GULIELMUS DUGDALE Aetatis. 50. A MDCLVI.   
Ovid: 

Nescio qua natale solum dulcedine cunctos  
Du●it et immemores non si●i● esse sui.   

    

THE ANTIQUITIES OF WARWICKSHIRE ILLUSTRATED; From Records, Leiger-Books, Manuscripts, Charters, Evidences, tombs, and arms: BEAUTIFIED With Maps, Prospects and portraitures  
By WILLIAM Dugdale.  MANTUAN. 
Cuncta aperit secreta dies, ex tempore verum  
Nascitur, & veniens aetas abscondita pandit.  
LONDON, Printed by Thomas Warren, in the year of our Lord God, M.DC.LVI.   

TO MY HONOURED FRIENDS THE gentry OF Warwickshire.  
THAT all things perish by Age and time, or some unhappy accidents, is a thing not to be denied; the consideration whereof, hath not a little incited me to the undertaking of this present work; which, after no small cost and pains, being thus finished, I offer unto you my Noble countrymen, as the most proper Persons, to whom it can be presented; wherein you will see very much of your worthy Ancestors, to whose memory I have erected it, as a Monumental Pillar, and to show in what Honour they lived in those flourishing Ages past.  
In this kind, or not much different, have divers persons in foreign parts, very learnedly written; some whereof I have noted in my Preface: And I could wish that there were more that would adventure in the like manner for the rest of the Counties of this Nation, considering how acceptable those are, which others have already performed, though but briefly; viz. the Perambulation of Kent, by Mr. Lambard: The Survey of Cornwall, by Mr. Carey of Anthony: The Description of Leicestershie, by Mr. Burton; and the Antiquities of Canterbury, by my special friend Mr William Somner: To which I may add A short view of Staffordshire, by Mr. Samson Erdswike (late of Sandon in that county) not yet published; a Gentleman whose memory is very precious in those parts for his great knowledge in Antiquities.  
What I have said of our warwickeshire Families, is whilst they have been seated in the county; and, where I could, pointing briefly at their extractions: for to have gone farther would have been both improper, as out of my bounds, and impossible for me to effect, as may well be deemed by those that understand what a task it is to find out authorities for the asserting of no more than one Descent. Great is the commendation that is justly due to most of you, for promoting this public work, by so noble a freedom to me in the sight of your ancient Charters and Evidences, which have afforded also many notable discoveries in relation to others aswell as yourselves: Nor is it a little honour you deserve for that pious, though due respect, showed to your dead Ancestors, by representing to the world a view of their tombs, and in some sort preserving those Monuments from that fate, which Time, if not contingent mischief, might expose them to.  
But principally must I acknowledge the signal furtherance, which this Work hath received by my much honoured Friend Sir Simon Archer Knight, a person indeed naturally qualified with a great affection to Antiquities, and with no small pains and charge, a diligent Gatherer and preserver of very many choice Manuscripts, and other rarities, whereof I have made special use, as almost every page in the Book will manifest.  
That this my endeavour will have a candid acceptance, I no whit doubt; my principal aim having been, by setting before you the noble and eminent Actions of your worthy Ancestors, to incite the present and future ages to a virtuous imitation of them; the continued welfare, and lasting honour of yourselves and hopeful posterity, being the unfeigned wishes, of  
Your most devoted and humble servant William Dugdale.   

TO THE RIGHT honourable CHRISTOPHER LORD HATTON, controller OF THE HOUSEHOLD to the late KING CHARLES, and one of his majesty's most honourable Privie-Councell.  
MY LORD,  
IT is little less than twenty years since I had the happiness to be first known to you, and to receive your encouragement to go on in the getting of fit materials for the work I have now at last (through God's assistance) though with no small difficulty, accomplished; towards which I had then made some little progress: wherein I ever found you so great and constant a favourer of my endeavours, not only by the free opening unto me your choice and costly treasury of extraordinary rarities, whereof the margins of the Book will declare what great use I have made; but by procuring for me, both access to most of the public Records in this Nation, and affording me the chief support I then had, whilst I laboured therein. So that, besides your great deserts, as a principal Maecenas of learning, and more especially of Antiquities, wherein your skill and knowledge far surpasses any within the compass of your own orb (the Nobility) that I know, and therefore the more fit to judge thereof; the influence that this work hath had from your Lordship, doth justly challenge a public and grateful acknowledgement, which I hope will not be wanting from all persons, especially those that it concerns, as it hath from me, who with abundant thankfulness for these high favours, do now present it to you.  
Had I been farther happy in your judicious assistance, and advice for its fabric and composure, I am sure it would have appeared much more beautiful than now it is; but that, through your distance from hence, by reason of our sad distractions, could not be expected. Such therefore as it is, I humbly offer to your Lordship, well knowing that your goodness will accept thereof, rather as a testimony of my gratitude, than any other merit, from  
Your Lordship's most obliged servant and honourer William Dugdale.   

THE PREFACE.  
THat the prefixing an Introduction to this present work, is as essential as the Porch to a greater building will not be doubted; I shall therefore, by way of Preface, speak briefly of history in general, and then of that which may most properly usher in the following Discourse.  
It is history, saith an eminent 
a Sr. Walt. Ralegh in the Preface to his Hist. of the World.  person, that hath given us life in our understanding since the World itself had life and beginning, even to this day; and carried our knowledge over the vast and devouring space of many thousand years, having made us acquainted with our dead Ancestors, and out of the depth and darkness of the Earth delivered us their memory and fame. And as this is no little satisfaction to all discreet men, so may it be of much advantage, in regard that by a serious observance of the Actions that former times have produced, with their circumstances and issues, a far greater knowledge may be obtained, than the longest life can otherwise afford. 
b Ord. vit. in prologo ad Hist. Eccl. p. 321.  Hence is it, that the ancients have bestowed such pains in this kind, as hath been long ago noted by an old Writer; Anteriores nostri, quoth he, ab antiquis temporibus labentis seculi excursus prudenter inspexerunt, & bona seu mala mortalibus contingentia, pro cautela hominum notaverunt, & futuris temporibus semper prodesse volentes, scripta scriptis accumulaverunt: Hoc nimirum videmus à Moyse & Daniele factum, etc.  
As for the work itself, it is an Illustration of the Antiquities with which my native country (Warwickshire) hath been honoured; in accomplishing whereof, I have spent the chiefest of my time for much more than twenty years, diligently searching into the vast Treasuries of public Records, besides a multitude of Manuscripts, original charters and Evidences in private hands, as the margins where they are cited do manifest: therein imitating Polybius, Livy, Suetonius and Tacitus, who made special use of the public Records of Rome, which were preserved at their Temple of the Nymphs, and at that of liberty in the Aventine (as ours in the Tower of London and the Rolls chief are) so likewise Thucydides, and of later times Sigonius in his de Regno Italiae, Du Tillet in that of France, and divers more, whereof the learned Selden 
c In his Ep●st. to Aug. Vincen●'s Discov. of Errors &c  hath most judiciously taken notice.  
Nor do I want example for Discourses of this kind scil. the Antiquities of particular Countries, Places, and Families ● by men of eminent learning; witness that of Provence in France by 
d Impr. Lugd. 1614  Caesar Nostradamus'; of Brescia (a city in Italy) by O●tovius Rossus; 
e Impr. Bresciae 1616.  of Languedoc by 
f Impr. Tolosae 1634.  Guil. Catel; of Bresse and Bugey by Sam. Guichenon; and very lately of Flanders by Anth. Sanderus, who hath most tightly represented, by curious Cuts, the Cities, Towns, Monasteries, colleges, and gentlemen's Houses of note, in those parts, for the better ornament of his story. 
g Impr. Lugd. 1650.   
Perhaps there are some who may expect in this my undertaking, that I should ascend much higher with my discourse of divers Places and Families than I have done, 
k Vide W. Malm. f. 19 b. n. 40. etc. Et Chron. Ethelwardi f. 478 a. n. 40.  supposing it as possible to speak of the Saxons times, as those since the Norman Conquest: but to the consideration of such I shall offer, what likelihood there is, that memorials of any thing could be preserved, where War did so much abound: For in the time of the Saxon heptarchy most certain it is, that there was no little striving by those petty Kings to enlarge their Dominions, whereby great waist and spoil was occasioned: And no sooner had King Egbert subdued the Northern Britan's, with those that inhabited Cornwall, overcome Be●nulph King of Mercia, united Kent, Surrey, the South and East-Saxons to his West-Saxon Kingdom (being therefore reckoned the first English Monarch) and left the possession of all to his son Ethelwolph, which happened in the year DCCCXXXVI. from our Saviour's Incarnation, but that the Danes, with other barbarous Northern Nations began to infest this Kingdom, vehemently afflicting and wasting the land by the space of CCCXXX. years, even unto the coming of the Normans, sparing neither age nor sex, as saith mine Author 
l R. Hoved. f. 236. b. n. 40. , ita 
m Asser. meneu. de Elfredi rebus gestis p. 34.  ut mirum in modum illiterati Comites penè omnes: nay the very clergy themselves were so ignorant, as that in the beginning of King Aelfred's reign (which was about the year DCCCLXXII.) there were few Priests on the South of Humber that understood 
n Ex pr●f. Ep●st. Regis Elfredi ad Past. S. Greg.  the Latin service, or that could translate any writing from Latin into English.  
Neither did they much mind learning, till a little before the Conquest by Duke William, as may appear by the testimony of an authentic Writer 
o W. Malm. f. 57 a. n. 50. etc. , who saith. Non paucis ante adventum Normannorum annis, etc. Not few years before the coming of the Normans, the clergy were content with disorderly learning, being scarce able to stammer out the words of the Sacrament; he which understood the Grammar being admired of the rest. So that it is not such a merveil that we have ●o more light of story to guide us in those el●er times, as 'tis a wonder there is any thing at all left to us, by reason that learned men were exceeding scarce, and that the Monasteries, which were the preservers of what is left to us of that kind, suffered such misery by those barbarous people, who were grown so powerful in this Realm, that for fear of losing all, King Edmund 
p Math Westm. in an 940. Et R Hoved. ●. ●42 b. n. 40.  was constrained to yield, that Aulafe King of Norway should enjoy the whole Land from Watling street Northwards: The like agreement in the year M. XIII. in the reign of King Ethelred, were the people forced to, by Sueno King of Denmark.  

q Math. westm in an. 1013.  But to come nearer to my purpose: forasmuch as 'tis a single county, which is the subject of this following tract; and that I have proceeded therein by viewing each Hundred apart, I resolve in the first place, to take notice of what antiquity the division of this Realm, into Shires and Hundreds is said to be; for of the positive time when it was first cast into Counties our best Historians, for want of good light (by reason of the wars and distractions before spoken of) are to seek; Ingulphus 
r Ingulphi Hist. ● 495. b.  referring it to King Aelfred, abo●t the year DCCCC. which was towards the end of his reign; H. Huntendon 
s H. Hunt. lib. 1 ●. 170. b. l. 30  to King Egbert (by circumstance) who ●egan his reign in Anno DCCC. for these are his words— Postquam autem Reges West-Seaxe coeteris praevaluerunt, & Monarchiam obtinuerunt, terras per XXXV. Provincias sibi diviserunt.  
Now, that it was King Egbert (the West-Saxon) that so united the heptarchy, is plain enough; but they are both short: for there is no doubt, but some division thereof into Counties, was long before, though not directly the same throughout that was afterwards by King Egbert; otherwise, why were Egga and Leuricus (witnesses to King Ethelbald's Foundation-Charter of Crowland) in anno DCCXVI. Styled 
t Ingul Hist. ●. 485. ●. l 48.  the one Comes Lincolniae, and the other Comes Leicestriae? Besides, as Mr. Selden 
u 'tis of Honour p. 2. Cap. 5. § 3.  from Ina ●King of the Westsaxons in anno Dccxx) his Laws 
w Leges Inae. C●p. 36. ●pud. Br●mpton M S. Cap. 31. ●t vi●● cap. 8.  observes, If any Ealdorman were guilty of an escape, he was to forfeit his Shire, perdat suum Comitatum, as the old Latin translation hath it: So that, had there not been Counties then, this could not have been said: Therefore what Ingulphus mentions as to the first division of this Realm into Counties and Hundreds by King Aelfred, was doubtless meant of Hundreds only, however his pen slipped: For William of Malmesbury, who mentioneth the occasion of that King's constitution of the Hundreds only, delivereth the same reason that Ingulphus by that mistake doth for Counties and Hundreds both— Et 
x Will. Malm f. 24 a. n. 40.  quia occasione Barbarorum etc. That by example of the Danes the natural Inhabitants were greedy of spoil, so that no man could pass to and fro, in safety, without defensive weapons; Aelfred therefore ordained Centuries, which they term Hundreds; and Decimes which they call Tithings, 
y Chron. Ecc● Dunelm m bib●. Bodl. ●. 4. b.  that every English man living under Law, should be within some Hundred and Tithing; and if he were accused of any transgression, he should forthwith bring in some one of the same Hundred and Tithing, that would be his surety to answer the Law; but if he could find none such to undertake for him, then to abide the severity of the Law: And if any guilty person should fly, before or after his giving such security, that then all within the Hundred and Tithing should be fined to the King.  
To give some reason why they were called Counties, I shall here exhibit the authority of an ancient MS. which making mention of Osulph Earl of Northumberland, hath these words— Nec inv●n●ur, quod ante p●aedictum Osulphum 
z temp. Regi●. Ed●●di 〈…〉 in an. 946.  Comitem, aliquis fuerat Comes Northumbriae, & per consequens nec ibi Comitatus; quia Comitatus à Comite dicitur, id est dignitas Comitis, vel tantum spacium terrae quantum ad Comitem pertinet. Whereof more to the same effect in the glossary of the learned Sir H. Spelman Knight, titulo Comitatus, is to be seen, and that matters of controversy were heard before the Earl in his Countie-Court, or before his substitute, whom the Saxons called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that is Shire-reeve, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, signifying in our old English to part or divide, or rather (as we yet say) to share a thing; and Reeve (from the Saxon word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉) a Provost or Steward, which name is yet used in divers manors, being attributed to him who is appointed to collect the Lord's Rents.  
Having said thus much of the beginning and occasion of the Hundreds, I shall add a line or two more, from the aforesaid Gloss: where there is a large and learned discourse upon that word. Est autem Hundredus, etc. The Hundred is a portion of the county, wherein anciently dwelled an hundred Sureties for the King's peace, as a Tithing wherein were ten; and therefore a Hundred contained ten Tithings, the number of an Hundred being Ten times ten.  
And 'tis not a little observable, that before the Normans entrance, the Bishop sat in the Hundred-Court, with the Lord of the Hundred, as he did in the Countie-Court with the Earl, and in the Shireeves-Turn, with the Shireeve— Primi igitur sedebant, saith 
a In 〈…〉 Concil. Vid● R. Hor●d ●. 260. b. ●. 40.  Sir H. Spelman, in omnibus regni Comitiis & tribunalibus Episcopi; in Regali quidem palacio cum Regni magnatibus; in Comitatu unà cum Comite, & Justiciario Comitatus; In Turno Vicecomitis cum Vicecomite; In Hundredo cum Domino Hundredi: sic, ut in promovenda Justicia usque quaque gladius gladium adjuvaret, & nihil inconsulto Sacerdote (qui velut Saburra in Navi fuit) ageretur.  
And so likewise after the Conquest, till King William prohibited it, as is evident by these ensuing words of his Mandate 
b Ca●t. 2. R. 2. 〈…〉 m. 13. ●. 5.  to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln;— Propterea mando & regiâ authoritate praecipio, ut nullus Episcopus, vel Archidiaconus de Legibus Episcopalibus ampliùs in Hundredo placita teneat, nec causam, quae ad regimen aniniarum pertinet, ad judicium secularium hominum adducat; sed quicunque secundùm Leges Episcopales de quacunque causa vel culpa interpellatus fuerit, ad locum quem ad hoc Episcopus elegerit & nominaverit, veniat, ibique de causa sua respondeat, & non secundùm Hundredum, sed secundùm canon's & Episcopales Leges rectum Deo & Episcopo suo faciat.  
Howbeit, besides this dividing the Kingdom by King Alfred, as hath been said, it should seem that he made an exact Survey thereof, much like that which was afterwards performed by King William the Conqueror— Talem Rotulum, saith Ingulphus 
c Ingul. H●st. f. 516. b. , speaking of Doomesday-book, & multum similem ediderat quondam Rex Alfredus, in quo totam terram Angliae per Comitatus, Centurias, & Decurias descripserat, sicut praenotatur, qui quidem Rotulus Wintoniae vocatus est, quia deponebatur apud Wintoniam conservandus: which Roll, time hath consumed, I believe; for I could never discern that our greatest Searchers after Antiquities had seen it.  
Yet of that Survey so made by the Conqueror, there is still remaining a most perfect and excellent memorial, 
M Pari●. M. W●stm. 16. W. Conq.  kept in the treasury of the Exchequer, at Westminster, and entitled by the name of Liber Judiciarius, or Doomesday-book; by the light whereof I have been guided in discovering the most ancient possessors of the principal places in this Shire: touching which Survey our Historians do somewhat differ in the time when it began, 
Cron. de Berm. 17. Conq.  as these Authorities, cited in the margin, do show; but the Red book manifests, that it was in the fourteenth year of that King's reign; and that it was not perfected till the xxth. the volume itself declareth.  
That this work was performed with great curiosity and strictness, 
H. Huntend. 18. Conq.  observe what an eminent and very ancient Historian 
d H. Huntend f 212. n. 10.  saith— Misit autem dehinc Rex potentissimus Justiciarios per unamquamque Scyram, 
R. Hov●d. 19 Conq.  id est Provinciam Angliae, & inquirere fecit per jusjurandum, quot Hydae, id ●st jugera, uni aratro sufficientia per annum, essent in unaquaque villa, & quot animalia: 
Ypod. N. 20. Conq.  Fecit etiam inquiri quid unaquaeque Urb●, Castellum, Vicus, Villa, Flumen, Palus, Silva redderet per annum: Haec autem omnia in Chartis scripta, delata sunt ad Regem, & inter thesauros deposita usque hodie servantur. And to the same purpose Ingulphus Abbot of Crouland, a Writer of great credit, who lived in that age, (saying 
e Ingul. Hist. ●. 516. b. , that he himself went up to London, and took brief notes of the lands belonging to their monastery, so surveyed, as they were recorded in the before specified Book, for his successors better knowledge) hath this expression 
f Ib. — Totam terram descripsit, nec erat Hyda in tota Anglia, quin valorem ejus & possessorem suum scivit; nec Lacus, nec locus aliquis, quin in Regis Rotulo extitit descriptus, ac ejus redditus & proventus, ipsa possessio & ejus possessor, Regiae notitiae manifestatus, juxta taxatorum fidem, qui electi de qualibet patria, territorium proprium describebant: the substance of all which is thus Englished by an old Poet 
g Rob. Glouc. MS in Bibls. Bodl. f. 99 a. .  
The King William for to wit the worth of his land,  
let enqwere streytliche thorwm all Engelonde,  
How many Plowmh land and eke Hiden also  
Were in each Schire, and what worth thereto;  
And the rents of each town, and of waters each one  
That he wist the worth thorwm all Engelonde  
And lete it write in a book, and scythe put hit I wis  
In the treasure of Westminstre there as hit mutis  
So that our Kings sithen, when that they ransom took  
Alredi witted what folk mymt pay, they found in thilk book.  
By this Survey is evident to be seen, what vast possessions the conqueror did bestow upon those Normans, Britan's, Anjovins, and other French that had assisted him, the better to interest them in the keeping of what he had thus by strong-hand got; of which I shall have occasion to mention many in the following tract, and therefore have spoke the more largely of it: And shall further crave leave, considering how vast a change this Conquest made, to go on a little in taking a brief view of the courses then exercised to make a firm establishment thereof.  
And first for his cruelty to the native English, 'tis evident, that he spared not the very clergy, imprisoning 
h M. Paris. in vit. Abb. p. 47 n. 50.  Stigand Archbishop of Canterbury till he died, with many others; degrading divers Abbots, wasting the lands of Wolstan Bishop of Worcester, Walter Bishop of Hereford, and Frethric Abbot of S. Alban; compelling many of the nobility and others to forsake 
i R. Hov●d ●. ●59. ●. M Pa●is p. 6. l 21.  the Kingdom; forcing divers, aswell Priests as lay-men, driven 
k Ib. p. 7. l. 25.  out of their possessions, to betake 
l Ib. & ● 12. Math. Westm. ●n an 1●85.  themselves to Woods and Deserts, where they were constrained to live as Savages, whereby there was scarce 
m M. Paris. p. 12.  a great man left; all sorts of men being reduced to such misery and servitude, that it was held a disgrace to be accounted an Englishman— Tantum tunc Anglicos abominati sunt, saith Ingulphus 
n Ingul. hist. ●. 512. b. l 36. , ut quantocunque merito pollerent, de dignitatibus pellerentur, & multò minùs habiles alienigenae de quacunque alia natione, quae sub coelo est, extitissent, gratanter assumerentur: For which being touched with compunction when he lay upon his deathbed, he cried out thus to his Friends— Multis 
o Ord. Vi●al. p. 656. c.  (o Amici) gravibusque peccatis onustus, contremisco, & mox ad tremendum Dei Judicium rapiendus, quid faciam ignoro: and so goes on deploring his iniquities; and amongst other of his sins that lay heavy upon his conscience, he hath this expression 
p Ib. p. 659. b. — Naturales Regni filios plus aequo exosus habui, Nobiles & vulgares crudeliter vexavi, injustè multos exhaereditavi, innumeros, maximè in pago Eboracensi, fame seu ferro mortificavi.  
And of his more particular proceed against them, and advancing his Normans, observe this notable relation 
q Ex col. nigro pen●s Camer. Scac. ●. 29. Cap. 27.  from a person 
* Geru. Tilburiensis ut dicitur.  that lived in the next age. Post regni conquisitionem etc. After the Conquest of the Realm, there was diligent enquiry made, who were in arms at the battle against the King, that had saved themselves by flight: To these and the heirs of those which were slain therein, all hope was shut for obtaining any of their lands or possessions; Nay, it was thought to be a great favour that they were permitted to live: yet those which were required to put themselves in Arms and did not, and others that were not in the battle, with much and earnest suit had obtained favour from their new Lords, though without hope that their Children should succeed therein; and at length their sons began to retain those possessions at the will of the Lord: but after a while they became odious to them, and were driven away every where from their estates; neither was there any man that would restore what he had so taken from them: So that the Natives being thus despoiled of their substance, and hated, made a common complaint to the King; whereupon advising with his council, he decreed, that what they could obtain from their Lords, either in consideration of any merit or service, by lawful agreement, they should enjoy to themselves without interruption, but by way of descent they should challenge nothing: which, with what discreet consideration it was provided (saith mine Author) is manifest enough, especially because by this means, they were thenceforth for their own sakes bound to study all obsequiousness to their Lords, as to the purchasing of their favour; for none of this conquered Nation saith he, did possess any thing which seemed to be his own by right of Descent, but what only through his deserts, or by agreement he could obtain.  
But besides these ways of high oppression, he wanted not divers subtle devices to secure his dominion.  
First by building 
† H. Hunt. ●. 212. b. l. 10.  of Castles in sundry parts of the realm: Then to prevent tumults, in the Night season not only disarming the native English; but causing 
* Polyd. Virg. Hist. Angl. Coverfeu.  a Bell to be rung in every Parish, at eight of the clock in the evening, at the sound whereof every one was to cover their Fire and go to rest.— Item ut ferociam populi ad otium perduceret, omnibus arma ademit (saith Polidore) statuitque ut quisque paterfamilias vesperi, circiter horam octavam post meridiem, tecto ci●eribus igne dormitum iret; & ad id signum vicatim dari voluit per campanas, id quod etiam nunc servatur, & Normanicè vulgò dicitur Coverfeu. And in that year in which he triumphed, saith 
r In. vit. Abb. p. 47. l. 27.  M. Paris. he took with him some of the English Nobility into Normandy, and married them to Norman Ladies; and in like sort did he marry divers English women to his Normans; continually 
s Lives of the 3. Norm. Kings by Sir John H●yward p. 184.  loading the people with heavy Taxes, to the end they might have enough ado in busying themselves how to live, rather than to have any leisure to stir up commotions. Moreover, for the better new-moulding them, he introduced 
t Ingul. Hist. f. 512. b. n. 20.  hither, the Norman fashion in making Conveyances and Grants; viz. by Deeds sealed with wax, whereas before, they were testified with Crosses, and subscribed by those which were present; causing the Laws of the Land, Statutes of the preceding Kings, and all plead to be written in the French tongue. Nay, to the end that the English Language might in time wear out of use, he took care that the French should be taught in Schools; as also in writing appointed that the French Fashion should be imitated: And for the better accomplishment of his design, introduced the terms of Hawking, Hunting, Tennis-play, Dice, and other pastimes in that Language.  
Thus 
u Rob. Glouc. ut sup●à f. 97. a.  came lo england into Normans hand,  
Normans ne cowde speech then but here owen speech,  
But Franche as that did at hoom here children died also teach;  
So that heize men of this land, that of here blood come,  
Holden all thilk speech that they of him nome,  
For if a man can not Franche men telle of him ryzt like;  
But lo men holdeth English here kind speech zit●;  
I ween in the world ne is land nether country none,  
That he ne holdeth his kind speech but Engelonde now one,  
But men wot well to con both good hit is;  
For the more men con, the more they ben worthy I wis.  
Nay the poor English were so humbled, that they were glad to imitate 
w M. Paris in vi●. Ab●●. p. 46. l. 40.  the Normans, even in cutting their hair, and shaving their beards; and to conform themselves to the fashion of their new Masters in their very cups and dishes.  
For the order and method of this present work, I have followed the Rivers (as the most sure and lasting marks) where they lie proper for my course; and sometimes have taken my aim from those great and well-known Roman ways, viz. W●tlingstreet and Fosse; which thwarting each other upon the borders of this county, extend themselves many miles, through it, or as a boundary thereto. And whereas the Hundreds are so few, and the Rivers, with their branches very many, I have taken each Hundred by itself: Following which course, I first begin with A●on, as it enters the Shire at Clifton in the North-East, following till it goes out at S●lford in the South-West; dividing the Wood-land (for so that part of the county lying North thereof is called) from the Feldon, discoursing in order of the Towns, as they lie adjacent thereto, or near those petty streams which run into it; beginning always with that wherein the Church is seated, and then proceeding with the several small Hamlets or places of note, whether depopulated or otherwise, contained within the same Parish; setting forth a succession of their ancient possessors; by which the rise, growth, continuance, and decay of many Families, with their most memorable actions are manifested.  
And have also adorned it with those arms and Pictures of many eminent persons in their times, which being anciently set up in the windows of several Churches and Houses, did continue till of late. And that there may want nothing conducible to the honour, aswell of the Families long since extinct, as those that remain, I have to my utmost preserved their very Monuments and memorials yet remaining; following the Example therein of the famous Sertorius Ursatus in his Monumenta Patavina 
x Imp● Patavij an. 1652. ; well knowing of what high and venerable esteem such things were with the most civil people of the world; in so much as amongst the Romans, the defacing and violation of them was punished 
y Vide Joh. Kirchmann●● de Funer. Rom. (Imp●. Lube●●) l●b. 3. Cap. 26.  by great pecuniary Fines, cutting off Hands, Banishment; nay sometimes by Death, according to the merit of the transgressors: Most of which, through the pious respect of the immediate heirs, or nearest relations to those their worthy Ancestors (and to their lasting memory) are represented; excepting such Plates, whereof, the persons therein mentioned by particular Inscriptions, partly out of some special respect to those that they have thus memorised, and partly as an ornament to the work) have born the charge.  
And excepting these three in p. 188.498, and 758. of the following work; viz. (1) of the Hugfords and Beaufoes, Lords of Emscote, interred in the Collegiate Church at Warwick (men of great note in their days, as by my discourse of them in that place appeareth) whose lineal heir and successor in that estate is Henry Beaufoe now of Emscote Esquire. (2) Of Thomas Spenser late of Clardon Esquire (a person of much eminency in this Shire in his time, and for his large and noble hospitality the honour of all these parts) whose great-grandson and heir male, aswell as by adoption, is Sir Thomas Spenser now of Yarnton in Com. Oxon. Baronet (3). And that of Sir Richard Bingham Knight, one of the reverend judges of the King's Bench temp. H. 6. who lieth buried at Midleton, with the Lady Margaret his wife, daughter and coheir to Sir Baldwin Frevill of Tamworth-Castle Knight, and widow of Sir Hugh Willoughby Knight. From which Sir Hugh and Margaret is Sir Francis Willoughby now of Midleton Knight descended, possessing that Lordship as heir to her. Which three last Monuments had (I confess) been omitted, could I have doubted that the persons here mentioned (considering such their relations, and the estates they so enjoy) would have refused the preservation of their memories by a small charge to the Graver; as these following are for the very same reason, and no other, as is well known, viz. (1) of the Temples at Dasset, whose heirs and successors in that estate there, are Sir Richard Temple Baronet, and the Lady Viscountesse Baltinglasse. (2) Of Richard Murden Esquire, at Morton-Morell, whose sole daughter and heir is the Lady Harvey, widow of Sir Stephen Harvey Knight of the Bath (3) of Sir Edward Ferrer at Badsley-Clinton, whose heir is Henry Ferrer Esquire, now Lord of that place (4) And of Sir Edward Devereux Knight and Baronet, at Aston juxta Bermingham, whose grandson and heir is the present Viscount Hereford.  
Of the Religious Houses, hospitals and Chantries (those signal Monuments of our Forefathers piety) I have showed their Foundations, endowments, and continuance, with their dissolutions and ruin, which gave the greatest blow to Antiquities that ever England had, by the destruction and spoil of many rare Manuscripts, and no small number of famous Monuments.  
And to the end that my discourse of the several places, may be the more perspicuous, taking notice of that excellent expression of 
z In 〈…〉 Sancta  Arias Montanus, viz.— Si enim absque locorum observatione res gestae narrentur, aut sine Topographiae cognitione Historiae legantur, adeò confusa atque perturbata erunt omnia, ut ex iis nihil non obscurum, nihil non difficile elici possit, I have drawn exact Schemes of the several Hundreds; wherein, besides the rectifying of divers places, which stand amiss in the ordinary Maps, are inserted many that were hitherto omitted, fixing them according to their direct stations, as also the depopulated Villages, and other places of note, whereof there is mention in the following work; extending the Rivers nearer their original heads, and adding sundry petty streamlets, heretofore not taken notice of by our Geographers.  
In etymologizing the names of Towns and Places, I have not been overbold, because most of them had their original denomination from the Britan's, or Saxons; and that Time hath much varied the ancient name, by contracting it for the more ease in pronunciation, or in some sort altered it from what it was at first, as is evident in most of them: Nor should I have adventured thus far, had I not received much light from that learned Gentleman Mr. William Somn●r of Canterbury, my singular friend, unto whom I cannot attribute enough for his great knowledge in Antiquities, and those commendable works, which he hath 
a Antiq. of Can●e●b.  already published 
b Gloss. ad Cal●●n. sc●ip. Anglic. Impr. 1654. , and is now taking pains in.  
Much variation there is, I confess, in the names of sundry places and persons, which perhaps may cause some doubt of my care therein: but in that I have been very curious, having Records, or other authentic writings for my authority, which I thought much more fit to follow, than to deliver the names as they are now written.  

c D●ct. Sax. Anglo L●t.  And as my chief aim hath been to illustrate the Antiquities of this county, so must I desire my Readers to observe, what intricate parts I have walked in, to make good that undertaking; scil. the whole series of public Records, and a multitude of ancient and obscure Manuscripts, as the references to them do show: for the better understanding whereof, because the narrowness of my margin hath confined me to such brevity, I have added a short Scheme adjoining to my Index, which will plainly demonstrate what those pieces of words, and single Letters do mean, with notice where the said Records and Manuscripts were, when I had the perusal of them. And, whereas I have cited, nothing to give testimony of the Church's Dedications, that what I have said therein of them, is from divers old Wills, Testaments, and other authorities in the Registries of the Bishops of Coventre & Lichfield, and Worcester, which to have instanced particularly could not well be done, in regard they were all in lose parcels.  
And moreover it is to be noted, that to such or such parts of the pedigrees where no quotation at all is entered, the proof to make them good, will appear in the historical part. And lastly, that the passages of later times are obvious to the present age wherein we live, or have been delivered to me from persons of credit, unto whom they were certainly known.  
Perhaps it will be expected, that I should have deduced my story of the Places and Families, to this present year, scil. 16●6. But as of that there is no great necessity, in regard whatsoever is memorable of them cannot be unknown to many observing men; and may much more freely, and without danger of exception, be spoken of by the next generation; so must I plead mine own disability to perform it; partly by reason that some, who had the custody of our public Records, were overcurious in vouchsafing a view of such things which concern the last age, deeming it an hindrance to their profit, that aught should be made public in that kind; and partly in regard that some Gentlemen, doubting that the sight of their Evidences might expose their estates to be questioned, have been nice in yielding thereunto. And 'tis not unlike that some, but for the most part the younger branches of many Families, may think themselves neglected, because their Descents and Matches are not memorised in this work, but to the greatest part of these, I can very justly say, that I had no exact knowledge of them, nor fit means to accomplish it, which is (I hope) a sufficient apology.  
Of the In●umbents to ecclesiastical Benefices, I confess there is not in this work, an exact succession, divers being omitted, whereof some, which men now living, knew: But the reason is easily given; viz. the neglect of the Bishop's Secretaries, to record their Institutions; which hath never been so great as in this last Centurie: for to such a height was it grown, within our own time, that notwithstanding ample Fees were received in consideration thereof, they seldom kept a Paper-book for that purpose; but at best, made a brief note of it upon the Instrument of Presentation, which being slightly put on a File, was soon after broke off, and lost.  
Nor of the Abbots, Abbesses, and Priors, is there any perfect Series, in regard that the Bishop's Registers have noted but few of them, and that other Records are therein, for the most part silent.  
And now to conclude this Proëme, I shall farther advertise my Reader, that though the following Work seemeth by its Title to relate merely to this county; nevertheless there are some Descents, and much that is historical, which doth not a little concern many Families in other parts, forasmuch as not a few Lordships in it are possessed by such persons, whose residence is elsewhere, and that matches of heirs female, either hither or from hence, have been so frequent. And it is no less considerable, that divers discourses therein are of general importance, as to matter of knowledge, pointing out the original or antiquity of several things, whereof most men perhaps are not as yet so far informed; scil. of Parishes, Consecration, and Dedication of Churches, Feasts of such their Dedication (called Wakes) Mercates and fairs; solemnities anciently used at the baptising of Children; the sacred and Courtly Ceremonies in conferring the honour of Knighthood; as also of Sepulture, Grants by Charter, Seales, Mortuaries, and others, whereunto the Index briefly directeth. In all which, and throughout the whole work, I have to my utmost, endeavoured the plainest stile, as most meet (in my judgement) for such a business; well remembering that of Cicero, 
Cic d● Ora. 〈◊〉 lib. 2. §. 12.  how an Historian should be qualified, scil. not of necessity to be an Orator, satis est non esse mendacem, saith he. The Truth is it, which is principally to be aimed at; for a little after he thus goes on, Nam quis nescit primam esse Historiae legem, 
Ib §. 15.  ne quid falsi dicere audeat? deinde ne quid veri non audeat? ne qua suspicio gratiae sit in scribendo? ne qua simultatis? Haec scilicet fundamenta nota sunt omnibus.  
An undertaking (I acknowledge) this would have been more proper for such a one whose Ancestors had enjoyed a long succession in this county, whereunto I cannot pretend; for my Father was the first who marrying with a daughter of the House of Swinfen in Staffo●●shire, seated himself therein, and in the same Parish where my present habitation is; being by birth of Cletherow, in Com. Lanc. and descended from a family of good antiquity in those parts: But I presume, that the less my relations are, the more acceptance will my endeavours find with the ingennous, and learned, to whose judgement I only submit both myself and it.   

  

THE ANTIQUITIES OF Warwickshire ILLUSTRATED.  

The Hundreds.  HAving in my Introduction passed through those elder times in which so little light is to be found, whereby more particular and observable Discoveries might be made; I shall now, by the guidance of that incomparable Record, viz. 
* In Scac. penès Thes. & Camerar.  Doomseday-Booke, show what Hundreds there were in this County at the Norman Conquest; and though all the particular Towns which were contained in each of them do not directly appear, yet by what I shall say, may be discerned, whereabouts those Hundreds did lie, and nearly guessed at what they contained: But whether those were the same that were set forth by King Aelfred, or if altered, when, and how, I cannot take upon me to say; believing rather, that they might have received some alteration; For by what shall be showed by and by, it will appear that all those did not continue long after the Conquest, but others started up in the places of some of them; and at this day, instead of them all, which were in number Ten, at the Conquest, there are now only Four in being, and not one of them retaining the name of any that were then.  

The Names of the Hundreds in the conquerors time.  


Now contained within the hundred of Kineton.  
Fexhole hundred  
Honesberie h.  
Tremelau h.  
Berricestone h.    


Now contained within the hundred of Knightlow.  
Mereton h.  
Stanley h.  
Bomelau h.    


Now contained within the hundred of Barlichway.  
Pathelau h.  
Fernecumbe h.    


Now contained within the hundred of Hemlingford.  
Coleshill h.     
And because I have a desire to show (so far as I have any Authority) where the Vestigia of those Hundreds were, I have here inserted the names of such Towns as are positively expressed in Doomesday-Book, to be within each of them; whereby may be discerned, in probability, of what extent they were, in regard that the other Towns, which lie intermixed with these, must, in all likelihood, be contained therein.  
In Fexhol● Hundred. 
Brailes. Himitone. Octeselve. Ticheshoche.  In Honesberie Hundred, 
Ferneberge. Herdewiche. Radwei. Warmintone. Rotelei. Wimelestone. Dercetone.  In Tremelau Hundred. 
Taschebroc. Edricestone. Cedleshunte. Pilardetone. Mortone. Fulrei, Etendon, Mersetone, Bereford. Listecorne. Niwebold. Alnodestone. Cestretone.  In Berricestone Hundred, 
Ilmedone. Edelmitone. Berricestone. Stratone.  In Coleshelle Hundred. 
Caldecote. Filunger. Aldulvestreu. Etone. Ailspede. Cetitone. Credeworde. Witacre. Gre. +nedone. Merstone. Celverdestoche. Ulverlei.  In Stanlei Hundred, 
Bilneie. Lamintone (Pr.) Ulvestone. Muitone. Rietone. Bericote. Erburberie. Cobintone. Bubenhalle. Westone. Witenas. Sowa.  In Mereton Hundred. 
Flechenho Graneberge. Hill (juxta Lemington) Cliptone. Ulfelmescote. Eptone. Hodenelle. Lelleford. Donecerce. Lumintone- (Hastang) Icentone- (longa)  In Patelau Hundred, 
Hantone. Luditone. Wotone. Cliforde, Melecote. Wilmecote.  In Bomelau Hundred, 
Smitham. Anestie. Focheswelle. Westone, Bortone. Wara. Ulveia. Stratone. Chircheberie, Herdeberge.  In Fernecumbe Hundred. 
Beoshelle. Neweham. Optone. Hildeborde. Witlavesforde. Hildebereud Scireburne. Benintone. Coctune. Haseleje. Holehale. Haselove. Mortone. Bichemerse. Stodlei.   
But of all these hundreds, except four, there is not to be found (after that time) a word in Record, viz. Meretone h. Stanlei h. Pathlau h. and Tremelau h. instead of the rest there being Brinklow h. Cnucthelaw h. (now Knightlow) Chinton (now Kineton h.) Humeliford (now Hemlingford h,) Barlichway h. (now also in being) Cotes h. and Chikenes. h.  
Of the antiquity of the present Hundreds (I mean so far as I find them mentioned in Record) I shall show in their several places, as the Rivers lead me into them: And touching the contiunance of the rest (that is, whilst I find mention of them) I will now express what I can, and so leave them; referring only Pathlow to be spoke of when I come into Barlichway h. because it yet hath a kind of being, termed by the name of the Liberty of Pathlow unto this day.  
Of Brinklaw h. I find mention in the 
a Rot. P. 21. H. 2.  21. of H. 2. it paying then four Marks for a murder. In the 
b Rot. p. 24. H. 2.  24 of H. 2. seven shillings and four pence for murder, and in 
c Rot. P. 5. Joh.  5. Joh, 3 marks. After which time it is called only Leta de Brynklow; viz. 
d Rot. penès Sim. Archer. Eq. Aur.  8. E. 3. upon the Taxation of a fiveteenth and tenth; which word Leta importing that which at this day we call Leet, showeth that there was a Court here belonging to the King's Jurisdiction, for part of the Country thereabouts; the Towns and Villages there mentioned to be within the same, being these.  
Leta de Brinklow, Newnham Regis. Herdeburgh-magna. Herdeburgh-parva. Lalleford-longa. Neubold-Pantun. Lalleford-parva. Gosford. Brownes wavere. Neuton juxta Clifton. Church-wavere. Cester-wavere. Walton juxta Kirkby. Neunham-parva. Paylington. Neubold, & Stretton, Estunwihull Wylie. Wybetofte. Kyrkebie monachorum. Brokhurst. Copston major. Stretardeston. Whyttebroke. Hopsford, Anstye. Barnaulght. Shulton. Copston parva. Wolvey. Burton. Shirford. Stretton-Baskervile. Hide. Bramcote Riton juxta Bulkington. Bulkington. Weston ●uxta Bulkington. Merston. Iab●●. Bedworth Eccleshale Folkeshull. Kereswey. Princethorpe. Astley.  
But for the etymology of the word Leet, I cannot well be satisfied, except it proceed from the Saxon word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, id est, Congregare, which may very well be: For in Kent those divisions of the country are called laths, which with us are called Hundreds.  
Of Mereton-hundred and Stanlei-hund. I only find, that they paid several Fynes for murder in 
e Rot. P. de ●isdem an.  21.24. & 29. H. 2. and in 1. R. 1. howbeit, in 8. E. 3. they are both under the title of Leta and not Hund. as I have said before in Brinklow. Yet it seems that Stanlei continued the name of a Hundred longer than Merton; for in 
f Inq. capt. ●er H. Nottingham, & H. Sheldon milit. etc. 7 E. 1. penès Remem. Regis in Scac.  7. E. 1. it is called Hund. de Stanley.  
The particular Towns and Villages in each of them, I have here inserted (as in Brinklow) out of the said Roll of 
g Penès S. Archer. Eq. aur.  8. E. 3.  
Leta de Merton. Hodenhull, Lodbroke. Rodburne, Southam. Napton. Shukeburgh super. Fleckenho, Wolfhamcote, Nethercote, Grenburgh, Wolscote, Caldecote. Salesbrugge. Wylebie. Lemington-Hastang. Hull. Bradwell, Herdewik. Burthingbury, Stocton, Stonythorpe, Bascote, Arley, Sloley, Itchington-●onga. Merton, Ethorpe, Honingham, Wapenbury, Stretton super Dunsmore Frankton. Burton, Draicote, Thurlaston, Dimchurch Tofte, Hull-Morton, Clifton, Rokeby: Bilton, Church-lalleford, Wolrycheston, Merton,  
Leta de Stanlei, Herbury, Stivichale, Itchington-Episcopi, Olughton, Offchurch, Radford-Symelic, Lemington-Pr. Neubold-Cumin, Mulverton. Edmuscote, Lullington, Cubington, Weston juxta Wetheley, Bobenhull, Ryton super Dunsmore, Whitinashe, Brandon, Bretford, sow, Caloudon, Wiken Wilnale, Stoke, Bugginge. Pinle, Whitley, Bilney, Coventre, Coundon, Radford, Allesley, Bakinton. Ashoe, Kenellworth, Wodecote, Leke-wotton, Hull.  
Of Tremelau-hundred, I find, that in 
h Rot. P. de ii●dem ann.  1. R. 1. and 5. Joh. it fined for murder: but as I meet with no mention thereof afterwards, 
The Hundreds.  so can I no further point out where it is, than I have already signified.  
Of Chickenes-hundred, it appears that it fined for murder 
i Rot. P. de eodem an.  Anno 29 H. 2. 1. R. 1. and 5. Joh. but no more.  
Of Cotes-hundred, 
k Rot. P. de eodem an.  the like in 29 H. 2. But whether this of Cotes was any part of the country about Warwick; for the Village at the East end of the Town, now called Coton-end, was anciently called Cotes, as I shall have occasion to show hereafter. Or whether Coton in the Parish of Churchover, anciently also called Cotes, as in due place shall be showed, I cannot determine.  
And as for Chikenes-hundred, I must leave the discovery thereof to others, having no guess whereabout it should be.  
So much therefore shall suffice touching the Hundreds, which are not now in being. And because it will fall out that I must begin this work with Knightlow-hundred, I shall therefore here show what I have met with thereof.  

Of Knightlow-hundred.  
I Shall not need to enumerate the Towns and Villages which it now contains, the Map saving me that labour.  
The first mention I find in Record of it, is in 
l Rot. P. 16. H. 2.  16. H. 2. where the sheriff accounts Cent. sol. pro placitis concelatis; and there it is called Sipesocha de Cnuchtelawa, those of Chinton, and Humeliford, having there the same title of Sipesocha. The word 
m Lib. vocat. le quire de dovere in Scac.  Socha, by Expositors, signifying a free Court,, where Pleas of Debt, Covenant, trespass, Detinue, etc. are held; but for the first syllable Sipe, I rather suppose it should be scythe the Saxon letter 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (which was in use long after the Conquest) being mistaken for p, and then if so (and that Mr. Lambert's exposition of the word Sithecundman to be Legalis homo, or Militaris homo, be right) it will not be improper to interpret Sithesocha, to be Curia libera legalium hominum: for the Hundred Court, we know, is Visus franc. pleg. as we commonly term it. And if it be taken in the sense of Militarium hominum, it agrees well enough with the nature of that meeting; for to this day in some Counties they are called Wapentac's from the touching of his spear who had the government of the Wapentac assigned to him by the principal sort of men that did associate with him; as Mr. Cambden (speaking of Wapentac's) observeth out of the Laws of St. Edward.  
In K. John's time I find it by the name of 
n Lib. ●ub. 233. b.  Hunred. de Chnitelowe to answer XL. Marc. de firma.  
In the account of William Luscy (sheriff of the Shires of Warw. and Leicest.) 21 H. 3. it is thus recorded. 

De firma de Knistelawe XL. M.  
De auxil. vicecom. ejusdem Hundredi XV. l. 
o In baga de diversis Inquis. penès Thes. & Camer. Scac.   
De franc. pleg. ejusdem Hundredi four l. XL. d.  
De warth ejusdem Hundredi XIII s. IX. d.  
Summa XLVI l. Xs. V. d.   And amongst the Presentments made by the Hundreds before the justice's Itinerant 4. E. 1. there is one from this Hundred, the title whereof is, Hund. de Knyhtelawe.  
Upon Inquisition 
q Ex ipso Rot. in scac. penès Remem. Reg●s.  taken 9 E. 2. by virtue of the King's Precept, (amongst other things,) to certify how many and what Hundreds there were; what Cities, Boroughs, and Towns, etc. and who were owners of them; It is certified, that the Hundred o● Knythlawe was then in the King's hand. And in 4. E. 3. the King by his Pat. 
r Rot. Fin. 4. E. 3. m. 1.  dated at Westm. 5. Jan. granted the Bayliwick of this Hundred dilecto valetto suo Edmundo de Shireford, to his wellbeloved Esquire Edmund Shireford, to hold during life; paying by the hands of the Shiriff, for the time being, the ancient ferm thereof, according to the Statute in that case made.  
But, since that time, finding little thereof memorable, I shall here add a List of those Towns, within the precincts of it, which do yet owe suit to this Court. Wolston, Lillington, Lemington-Hastang, Prince thorpe. Hopsford. Lodbroke. Bubbenhill. Burdingbury. Shilton. Barnacle. Napton. Stretton super-Dunsmore. Radford-Semeley. Bourton. Draycote. Bromcote. Church-Over. Walton in parocha de Monksbirby.  
A word or two now of the place, whence it takes the name, which is a Tumulus, or little heap of earth, standing on the brow of the Hill upon the great roadway leading from Coventre towards London, as you enter upon Dunsmore-heath, commonly called Knightlow-hill, or Knightlow-crosse, the latter Syllable Lowe (as we now pronounce it,) but anciently and more truly law, signifying a little Hill; and so Mr. Cambden, in his Remains observes, that the Scots who border nearest to England do use the word in that sense to this day.  
That these allows, or artificially raised heaps of Earth, were anciently made to cover the Bodies of such as were slain in the field, in the time of the Romans, we have the testimony of Tacitus, where he makes mention of Varus 
s Taciti Annal. lib. 1. cap. 62.  his overthrow in Germany; and of Germanicus (who is there called Caesar) his coming to the place of that slaughter, and finding the carcases unburied. 
Vide etiam Cambd. B. ●●t. in W●l●s. — igitur Romanus qui aderat, excercitus (saith he) sextum post cladis annum trium legionum ossa, nullo noscente alienas reliquias an suorum humo tegeret, omnes ut conjunctos, ut consanguineos, auctâ in hostem irâ, moesti simul & infensi condebant. Primum extruendo tumulo cespitem Caesar posuit gratissimo munere in defunctos & praesentibus doloris socius. These last words implying, that every soldier brought his turf, or turfs to the raising of a Tumulus, according as his respect was to the defunct; and that Germanicus himself laid the first, as eminent persons have used to do the first stone in the foundation of some notable building.  
And that this course in covering the Bodies, not only of such as were slain in the field, but of others, was also very anciently used by the Danes and other Northern Nations, I shall here exhibit the testimony of Olaus Wormius; who, now in our age hath brought to light the old Cymbrike antiquities; and, amongst other things, touching the ancient Danish burials, hath these words— Ab 
〈…〉. p. 40.  antiquis Epochas quasdam, à sepeliendi ritibus apud septentri●nales introduct as esse accepi; qui cum varii fuerint, illi quoque, eorum habit á ratione, subindè mutabantur. Sic enim membranâ mea M S. tres numerari solent hominum aetates, quae ab Inferiarum modò denominationem acceperunt. Prima Roisold. Secunda Hoigold. Tertia christendoms old. Primitùs enim defunctis justa soluturi, in campo plano juxta viam regiam, aut defuncti praedium sito, circum ratae magnitudiris lapidibus efformabant, oblongum tamen, vigint: quandoque orgyarum longitudine, latitudine trium: In hoc defuncti cadaver cremabant; cineres collectos urnis includebant, ac in circi meditull●o locatos grandioribus undique stipabant saxis, superinjecto saxo aliquo latiore quo caetera tegerent. Hinc totam aream lapidibus, arenâ, glebaque terrestri replebant, ac in formam monticuli collem desuper attollebant, quem demùm cespitibus tegebant, ut viriditate sua oculos praetereuntium recrearet. Haec sepultura Roiser; & hunc sepeliendi ritum at Roise dixerunt. Regibus tantum hunc honorem habitum volunt; alios autem pompâ minore tumulatos, etc. Addunt 
u Ib. p. 43.  alii Regios tumulos ad magnitudinem & figuram carinae maximae navis Regiae descriptos. Secunda aetas, Hoigold dicta, ea fuit, quâ cadavera incremata atque integra cum suis ornamentis, in circulo, ex grandioribus confecto Saxis, locabant, aliisqu● circumquaque tegebant, arenam & glebas terrae exaggerando usque dum in justam monticuli exurgeret altitudinem, qui cespitibus & aliis saxi● demùm exterius exornabatur. In praelio caesos in unum cumulum conjiciebant, quem Ualcoste vocabant, & supra eos terram exaggerabant, ut in monticuli speciem agger cresceret. Tertia 
x  & ultima aetas Christendoms-old determinatur, ex quo nos Christiani demortuos jam tumulare solemus ● etc.  
Which learned Author, further to manifest this usage from other 
y Pet. Lind●berg●us in suis rerum memorab. comm●nta. ●i●.  writers, thus goes on— Sciendum autem quod Dani, cum propter defectum saxorum pyramids & obeliscos extrucre minime potuerint, olim in memoriam Regum & heroum suorum, ex terra coacervata ingentem molem, montis instar eminentem statuerint.— Dani, 
z joh. Cypraei Annal. Eccls. Sles●ic. lib● 1. cap. 2.  cum pyramids (etc. ut supra) atque illis adeo in locis, ut plurimum, quo saepe homines commearent, aut it oer haberent, ut in viis public is quo posteritati memoriam clarissimorum virorum consecrarent, & quodammodo immortalitati mandarent. citing also that of Virgil 
a L●b. xi. Aeneid. . 
— Fuit ingens monte sub alto  
Regis Dercenni terreno ex aggere bustum  
Antiqui Laurentis, opacaque ilice tectum.  which the learned Gavin Douglas, sometime Bishop of Dunkel in Scotland; thus translates.  
— Under the montane Law there stude foot hot  
ane b'ing of earth upheit like ane mote  
contening the cauld assis and birnt banis  
of old Dercenus King of Lanrentanis  
overhelde with akin treis', etc.  
The like expression hath also the said Poet, speaking of the tomb of Cajeta, Aenejas his Nurse. 
At 
b Ib. lib. ●.  pius exequiis Aeneas ri●è solutis  
aggere composito tumuli, etc.  
The reuthfull than, and the devote Prince Enee  
performed duly thy funeral servyce  
apoun the sepulture as custom was and gyse  
ane heap of erred and little moit gart uprays  Nec 
c Olaus' worm. p. 3●  levi opera (saith he) aut sumptibus exiguis hi tumuli conficiebantur; Testatur enim historia Norvagica in Haraldo Harfagre, regulos duos in Naumedal, fratres uterinos, tribus integris annis, impensis magnis in unico tumulo fabricando laborasse.  
Now, forasmuch as it appears, by what hath been said, that these heaps of earth were at first so raised to cover the Bodies of some one person of note, or else of many slain in the Field and brought together, I shall adventure upon the etymology of the word low or law (for they are indifferently called.)  
That it might have its original from the old British word Llehau, id est, locare, vel collocare, as Dr. john Davyes in his Dictionary expoundeth it, and so by contraction be pronounced law, is not improbable; for so it expresseth the same that tumulus with the ancients did. Name & terrae congestio super ossa Tumulus dicitur, as we read in the most learned and ancient Commentary of Servius upon Virgil's three Aeneid. ver. 22. And we know well that the word Tumlus signifieth the same that Sepulchrum or monumentum doth; and yet not properly from the very nature of the word, but by a metonymy. And that the British word Llehau might proceed from the Latin locare, is also likely enough, forasmuch as it is apparent 
d Tacit. in vita Ag●ic. cap. 21. , that the Romans did, by kind and most insinuating praises, make the old Britain's overstudious of their language and customs.  
Add hereunto, that the Romans calling the places wherein they laid the bones of the burned corpses loculos, as it is clear à locando, and that the British llogel is the same with loculus, and it will not seem unsuitable, that they may have taken their word, whose custom of interring they imitated or expressed. And then, that the Saxons coming after, who frequently changed the vowels, indifferently using the C for K, and the like, expressed the verb logian also, for collocare, or componere, as we see Marc. 1.19. It may very well be, that both Latin, British, and Saxon are all derived from the same Greek Fountain, seeing 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as it signified many things with the ancient Greeks, so it was often used for cubare facio. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 also doth often signify cubo, jacco; and from this acceptation of the verb cometh 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, lectus; our Dutch leggen or liggen, jacere leger, stratum, cubile; as also llehau, logian, logiis, etc.  
But forasmuch as in things at this distance from us, by reason of their antiquity, we cannot go upon very absolute certainties, I will adventure upon another, and, in my opinion, more likely conjecture.  
Bustum, as we find in Pompeius Festus, propriè dicitur locus in quo mortuus est combustus, & sepultus; diciturque bustum, quasi benè ustum. Servius likewise, upon the 185. verse of Virgil his xi. Aeneid: maketh this distinction. Pyra est signorum congeries. Rogus, quum jam ardere coeperit, dicitur. Bustum jam exustum vocatur. It is therefore not unlikely that the ancients, in imitation of the word bustum (which signified the place where a man was burned and buried) made their word low from loge. For illustration therefore of this etymology observe, that, not only 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 also signified a flame, as it should seem from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, flamma, the initial 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 being here taken away, which sometimes is added; as when the English flank is made out of the Teutonike lank. I will not allege here the British word llosg, incendium, ustio, and llosgis, Urere; for they may seem too much different: but I do refer myself to the old Gothike Monuments, in the which, loge signifieth a flame.  
Willeramus Abbas in his Paraphrasis also upon cap. 8. ver. 6. of the Canticles, useth loghon, and linghon instead of ardere, flammam emittere. Those likewise who, as yet in Friesland do entertain their ancient Country language, call the flame lochene: yea almost all the other low-Dutch call a fired straw bunch to dry their vessels withal by the name of lochter. Of this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 therefore, which anciently signified a flame, cometh low bustum, without doubt; even as the word law is corrupted out of the old Saxon 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, lex. and as the word maw is made of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, stomachus. And that it was so, I am much the more confident, when I consider; that in the Northern parts of England, as also in Scotland, where the vestigia of our ancient language, the Saxon, are most to be found, the flame of any fire is called low to this day; the common people usually saying, that the fire lows, when it blazeth or flameth: consonant whereunto is that of the before specified Bishop of Dunkel in the said translation 
e Lib. 7. f. 164. b.  of Virgil.  
As king Latynus kindyllis on there gyse  
Apoun the Altaris for the sacrifice  
The clear chidis the dry fire brandis  
Quhare that also by her fader standis  
Lavinia the maid his douchter fare,  
Ane selcoth thing to see in her hare  
It semyt the hate fire kindillit bricht,  
And 
f Atque omnem ornatum flamma crepitante cremari.  her gay cleithing all with lowiss licht  
'Gan glete and sperkilland birn up in ane bleis  
His ryal tressis inflambit, etc.  
Now for the word Tumulus, it may very well be derived, either from cumulus, which signifies a heap, or from the verb tumeo, to swell; for it is taken promiscuously, not only for a place of sepulture, but any rising ground, as in xii. Aeneid. 
— Et tumulum caput, etc.— tumulique ex aggere fatur.  Nor is it unlike, but that these Tumuli have been instead of Altars to Sacrifice unto the Ghosts of the dead, as the same Virgil bears witness, 
Et statuent tumulum, & tumulo solennia mittent.  We also observe, that there was Sacrifice offered to those Ghosts upon Tumuli which were placed at a great distance from the party deceased, as we find likewise in the before mentioned author, 
— tumulum Rhetaeo in littore inanem constitui.  And Andromache, although in a Grecian city, Sacrifices Hectoreum ad Tumulum. As for the fashion of these Tumuli in Homer's days (near 3000. years since) let himself speak, 
g Iliad. lib. 3. v. 197.  〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, etc. 
— Terramque superfudere recentem, tum facto tumulo redeunt.  And in the same place Achilles complains how small a Tumulus he had made for his beloved companion Patroclus; and entreats those that should survive him to raise it to a greater height. 
h Ib. v. 189.  〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, etc. 
Exiguum statui tumulum, quicunque relictus  
Post nostram fuerit mortem, belloque superstes,  
Illius extructus manibus consurgat ad astra.  Of which desire, you shall find in the last Book of the Odysseys, that the Grecians were not unmindful, but built a sepulchre for him and Patroclus; a large one indeed, which served afterwards for a landmark, as appeareth from the same Author, in these words, 
i Odyss. lib. ult. v. 80.  〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, etc. 
Hos super Augustum tumulum vastumque pelasgi  
(Littore sublime quaclauditur Hellespontus)  
Struximus, ut notum per secula long a maneret,  
Etque mari longè speculantibus obvius esset.  And this was the fashion of these Monuments in Homer's time, even for the most famous persons, which may be taken notice of in many other places; as that whereof he makes mention in the third Book 
k Ver. 636.  〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉.  
And a little after, another, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉; which is there called a high Hill. As also in the 23. Book, wherein he seems to give notice, that that manner of burial was in fashion long before the Trojan wars: for Nestor calls that rising ground, of which he forewarned his Son Antilochus in his chariot-race, the monument of some man dead long before; which agrees to that authority, likewise which we find in the last Book of the Iliads in the Burial of Hector; 
Et tumulum saxis ingentibus undique firmant,  
Affundunt que super terram.   
Now, it is agreed upon by the best of Authors, that not only the Grecians, but most of the Eastern Nations borrowed their Philosophy, their ways of Sacrifice, and burial from the Egyptians, and, very probably, this custom amongst the rest; especially having so noble a pattern as those much famed Pyramids were; which no man doubts to have been the Monuments of some of their Kings. And that this fashion did continue till Virgil's time, his distich upon Balista will verify.  
Monte sub hoc lapidum tegitur Balista sepultus, etc.  
A word or two now, touching the burning of dead Bodies, in regard it hath been observed by some judicious persons, who have digged to the bottom of divers heaps of earth which are called allows, especially on Engleby-heath in Derbyshire, that there have been found burnt Bones and charcoal there. So also at Lilburne in Northampton shire, as Mr. Cambden observeth; and in 
l Anno 1653.  the Isle of Man, several urns with the like burnt Bones and Coal.  
There is a remarkable place in Pliny, out of which we learn, that it was not an ordinary or usual thing amongst the ancient Romans to burn their dead Bodies: yea, that divers great families never did it; but, that it was most used about them, who died in an expedition of a remote War, amongst enemies thirsting after an inhuman and hostile revenge. The custom itself, and the reason thereof is set down by Pliny in the 54. Chap. of the VII. Book of his natural History.— Ipsum cremare apud Romanos non fuit veteris instituti: terrâ condebantur. At postquam long inquis bellis obrutos erni cognovere, tunc institutum. Et tamen multae familiae priscos servavere ritus, sicut in Corneliâ nemo ante Syllam Dictatorem traditur crematus. Idque voluisse, veritum talionem, eruto C. Marii cadavere. Varus Quinctilius his example, and many such like terrified them;— Ipsius quoque Consulis Corpus, saith Florus Lib. iu. Cap. 12. where he speaketh of Varus, quod militum pietas abdiderat effossum. Neither had they any reason to expect better usage of the Britan's than of the Germans; seeing divers of their Generals (as Caractacus, Galcacus and others) had sufficiently declared, how they took it, that the Romans came, in such away, to disturb the tranquillity of their Island, and studied to enslave them all. It seemeth therefore, that any Consul, or eminent warrior dying in such an expedition, was, for that reason, burned upon the level near the via strata, or militaris; And having by this course deprived the exasperated enemies of their hope in ever being able to abuse the dead Body, they did moreover hinder them to scatter the very Bones in haste, when the whole Army congested upon them pure grassy turfs, cut from the surface of the ground; which is the reason why it doth not appear by any hollowness, whence the earth was taken that raised the Tumulus.  
And thus much shall suffice for these Tumuli, 
The like was tha● of S●verus at York mentioned by Cambden. And that called Hublow in D●von: id est tumulus Hubba. Lel. col. vol. 1. p 234.  or allows (of which kind there are many more in this County); a good part whereof I do acknowledge to have received from the learned Franc. Junius, my worthy friend.  
As for the first syllable Knight (this Tumulus being called Knightlow) it is a Saxon, word and hath divers significations; sometimes it is used for a manchild, sometimes for a Young Man, Servant, Batcheler, or unmarried Man. In the Saxon Gospels the Disciples of our Saviour are called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: but most commonly is that name of Knight attributed to a soldier, or one that beareth arms: for the ancient manner of conferring the honour of Knighthood, was baltheo militari decorare. We call them now in Latin Milites; the Italians Cavallieri; the French Chivaliers, in regard they serve as soldiers on Horse back: but I will not enlarge myself further on this subject, it being so fully handled by 
m Camb. Brit. edit. Lond. anno 1637. p. 170. Seldens tit. of Honour p. 769.  others; concluding that this Low was the Tumulus or monument (doubtless) of some eminent soldier in the Romans time.  
But the Cross sometime there, was of later erection, as in most public places of concourse the like hath been, to put people in mind of the great benefit God hath vouchsafed for the Redemption of mankind by the passion of his Son; which, no doubt, to all pious Christians is of very good use, however, upon pretence that they were idolised, are now demolished in most pa●ts of this Kingdom.  
According to my proposed method, beginning with the River Avon, (which hath its head near Navesby in Northamptonshire,) I shall observe that the original thereof is British; Aufona or Avon, with them signifying the same as flwius in Latin: and that at its entrance into this County, it meeteth the great Road called Watling-street, 
Watling street.  whereof I hope it will not be thought incongruous to take here some special notice.  
That it was a work of the Romans is not to be doubted. Whilst Agricola (saith Tacitus 
n Tacit. in vita Agric. ) governed Britain, several ways were enjoined, and far distant places (by the purveyors commandment) that the country should carry from the nearest standing Camp, or wintering places, to those that were far of and out of the way; and the Britan's complained, (as the same Tacitus writeth), that the Romans wore out and consumed their bodies and hands, in clearing of woods, and paving the Fens, with a thousand stripes and reproachful indignities: And we read (saith Mr. Cambden) in ancient Records. That in the days of Honorius and Arcadius, there were made in Britain certain beaten ways from Sea to Sea. And that this was the Romans work, Beda 
o Beda Eccl. hist. cap. 11.  testifieth. The Romans (saith he) inhabited within the wall which Severus had made overthwart the Island towards the Southern side, which the cities, Churches and Street-wayes, there made, do witness at this day.  
From this Way was that ancient City Verolamium (near St. Alban) called, in the Saxons time Wetlingaceaster 
p M. Paris. in vit. Abb. p 240 34. p 241 37. , as appeareth by K. Ethelreds' Charter, whereby he granted lands to the monastery of St. Alban, in the year of Christ 996.  
Great was the cost and labour, in carrying of Stones, gravel and Sand, for the making those ways firm and lasting, as may yet be seen in divers parts, where the soil itself, within many miles, yieldeth not such materials. Nay it hath been observed, that near St. Alban, in digging the ground where Watlingstreet-way anciently went, gravel and Sand hath been found ten foot deep in the earth, and eighteen foot in breadth, with great flint stones in the bottom, such belike, saith mine Author, 
q Lelandi Col. vo●. 3. p. 280.  as were at first upon the top thereof. And, in what great account these ways have anciently been, may appear by the eminency of the persons, who were employed as Officers for taking care in the oversight of them; Augustus Caesar himself not disdaining the task: And sometimes the aediles took charge of them, as it appears by Caligula 
r Sueton. in vespas. n. 5.  his causing the Edile-vestment of Flavius Vespasianus, when he executed that place negligently, to be publicly daubed over with dirt: and sometime that employment was committed 
s Sutton in Claudio n. 24.  Collegio Quaestorum.  
They had rules set down the muniendis & struendis viis, which they called Legem viariam, as appears by Celius 
t Cicer Epist. l. 8. Epist. ad Fam.  his Epist. to Cicero; and these they called Viccuri, for viarum curatores; yea they committed the tuition of the ways to the Gods themselves, and called them Dii seven. Plautus in Mercatore Act. 5. Scen. 2. calls them Lares viales: And Apollo, by Pausanias is termed Viarum praeses. Likewise they used to sacrifice 
u Arnob. lib. 4. adversus gentes.  Deae vibiliae, quae ab erroribus viarum mortales liberat; And there is extant an antique Inscription (the Copy whereof Lipsius upon Smetius hath mentioned) FORTUNAE REDUCI LARI VIALI ROMAE AETERNAE. Q. AXIUS AELIAN.  

Vide Hist. Angl. script. col. 2357. n. 30.  Neither were these ways without great account by our ancestors the Saxons, as may appear by the Laws of St. Edward, De pace quatuor Chiminorum; that is Viarum, sub majori judicio; viz. touching the peace of the four road-ways, in some higher Court: And since that time the Statute 
w 52. H. 3. cap. 15.  of Marlebridge forbiddeth distresses to be taken in any of the King's highways, or common streets; And the Statute called 
x 9 F. 2.  Articuli cleri commandeth, that such as abjured, should not be molested while they be in the High ways.  

y M S. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 10. b.  But of those ways let us hear Rob. of Gloucecester in his old rhyme, though he be somewhat mistaken, aswell in the Tract of them, as in the Makers.  
Fair ways many on there been in england;  
But four most of all their ben I understand,  
That thurgh an old King were made ere this,  
As men schal in this book after here tell I wis.  
Fram the South into the North taketh Ermingestrete.  
Fram the East into the West goeth Ikeneld street.  
Fram Southest to Northwest, that is sum deal great.  
Fram Dover into Chestre goth Watlyngstrete.  
The ferth ot these is most of alle that tilleth fram Toteneys.  
Fram the one end of Cornwall anon to Cateneys.  
Fram the south-west to Northest into Englondes end,  
Fosse men calleth thilk weigh that by money town doth wend.  
These four ways on this land King Belin the wise  
Made and ordained him with great Fraunchise;  
For whoso died therein any theft other any woum  
He made iuggement thereof and great vengeance ynoum.   

Clifton.  
BUt I will forbear to enlarge myself any further on this subject, and take a view of Clifton, which standeth upon the top of an indifferent hill, on the southside of Avon, having its name from the situation; 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with the Saxons, signifying not only a rocky place, but any shelving ground.  
In Doomesday-booke it is written Cliptone, the Norman Transcribers of the certificate made upon that Inquisition taken by the country, mistaking (without doubt) the Saxon letter F. which is thus written 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, for a p.  
In the time of K. Edward the Conf. this Town was possessed by Alwine, who is commonly called Alwinus vicecomes; a great man in those days, and lineal ancestor to that worthy and long lasting family of Arden, that hath flourished ever since in this County, as I shall show when I come to Curdworth, in Hemlingford-Hundred.  
Which Alwine gave 
z Lib. doomsday.  it to the Priory of Coventre, for the health of his soul, by the consent of the said King Edward, and of his own sons: but after the Norman-Conquest Earl Alberi● (Progenitor to that noble family of Vere anciently, and yet, Earls of Oxford) unjustly seized upon it and outed the monks; as it is certified by the conquerors Survey, in which it is found to contain five hides. There was then a Church, and two Mills, the value of the whole Lordship being rated at iiii. l.  
I have not seen by any Record, how it came out of the line of this Albericus Comes; but certain it is, that it continued not long therein: for it is evident that Ernald de Bois, who lived in K. Stephen's time, was owner thereof. And that it was given to him by Robert, surnamed Bossu, than Earl of Leicester is not to be doubted; for upon the grant 
a Cart. 7. joh. n. 58.  of the custody of his heir in the 7. year of K. John, it is said to be de fedo Saiheri de Quinci, which Saierus married 
b Rot. de Inquis. & tenuris penès Thes. & Camer. Scacc.  Margaret Sister and one of the coheires of Robert Fitz-Parnell Earl of Leicester, and had by her, in partition, the moiety of the Honour of Leicester.  
Hoc stemma ex codice MS. Henrici comitis Stanfordiae deductum est.  

Ernaldus de Bosco, primus, Senesch. comitis Leic. ...... soror 
c Rot. Fin. 7. joh. m. 12.  Rogeri de Basingham, relicta 7. Joh. 

Ernaldus de Bosco, secundus 

Ernaldus de Bosco tertius. 

Ernaldus de Bosco, quartus 

Johannes de Bosco filius & haeres, obiit sine prole.  
Magr. Will. de Bosco.  
Isabel soror & haeres/ Johan. Lovel miles. 

Will. la zouche de Haringworth. Matildis filia & haeres      

d Ex evidentiis. Ric. Chambe●lein de A●tley, ar.  Johanna uxor Thomae de Estleja         
This Ernauld gave 
f Regist. Abb. de Leic. in Bibl. Cotton. s. 34. b.  to the abbey of Leicester (of the said Earls foundation, whose Steward he was) the perpetual Patronage of the Church here at Clifton ● with the Chapels of Waver (id est Browns-Over) Rokeby, and Newton.  
To whom, after several descents, succeeded John; who, 
g Rot. de Quo Warr.  in 13. E. 1. claimed by Prescription a Court-Leet here with other privileges: and Free-Warren, granted by K. H. 3. to Arnold his father; all which were allowed. And to him William; who in 21. E. 1. settled 
h Fin. legate xu Mich. 21. ●. 1.  divers manors, lying in the Counties of Warwick, Leic. and Northampt. upon William la Zouch and Maud his Wife, and the Heirs of their two Bodies lawfully begotten: in which entail, a knight's fee in this Lordship likewise passes, but no mention of the manor.  
So that, 'tis like, it was granted away before; and, very probably, in the 13. of E. 1. before the making of the Statute of Quia emptores terrarum, in regard that Clifton is found afterwards to be held of the Zouches of Haringworth (who were Heirs of Boys) and not of the Honour of Leicester as formerly; which could not (I conceive) have been, if it had been after that Statute.  
The next possessor of this Lordship was William revel (of whom and his Family I have spoke in Newbold-Revell;) which William, in 27. E. 1. obtained a Charter 
i Cart. 27. ●. 1. n. 15.  of free Warren in all his Demesn Lands here; as also in Newbolt and Brownswaure in this County; And in 1. E. 2. entailed 
k Fin. levat. Octab. Hill. 1 E. 2. War.  it upon himself and the heirs of his body: but, for lack of such issue, on William Inge for life; and after his decease on John the Son of William revel and the Heirs of his Body; with divers remainders. In the Male line of which William, it continued not more than two descents after; but by an Heir female divolved to Robert de Witteny of Witteny in Hereford-shire, as the pedigree in Newbold-Revel showeth: from whom Sir Robert Whitney of the same place and County Knight, now Lord of this manor, is descended.  
The Church (dedicated to the Assumption of our Lady,) being anciently a Prebend 
l Regist. Abb. de Leic. in Bibl. Cotton. fol. 7. a.  of the Castle at Leicester, but afterwards granted to the abbey there, was appropriated 
m Ex v●tusio exemplari p●nès Decan. & capitulum Lich.  by Geoffrey Muschamp Bishop of Count and Lich, in K. John's time. And in Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
n Ex amplo codice M S. in Scac. penès Remem. ●.  at xxv. marks, the vicarage being then rated at v. This is commonly called Pope Nicholas his taxation.  
In the 26. of H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
o Ex veteri codice M S. penès S. Archer mil. fol. 24. b.  at viij. l. xx. d. the Procurations 
p Ex Codice cartacco M S. apud castle. de Eccleshale. anno 1637  anciently paid to the Bishop of Coventre and Lich. out of this Rectory being v. s. vi. d. The original ground of which payment arose by reason of the damage that the Bishop and his successors were like to sustain after such appropriation made; because the Parson was to give 
q Bowl. fol. 78. a.  entertainment to the Bishop when he came to visit; forasmuch as the Bishop might visit ecclesiatim, that is every particular Church, if he pleased: so that there was good cause, that he should, upon the appropriation, pro indempnitate sua & successorum suorum, reserve something to be paid, in regard they must travail at their own charge.  
Now that the word procuratio imports matter of diet, I could show many pregnant instances, but I will make short, and exhibit these for all.  

r Giff. fol. 326. b  Anno 1290. Memorand. quod die Mercurii in festo S. Lucae Evang. Dominus Episcopus caepit procurationem suam in cibis & potibus apud Bordesleg, & pernoctavit ibidem.  

s Ex Regist. de kenilw. penès S. Clarke Barnes. anno 1640, p. 10.  Gauf. de Clintona omnibus (&c.) Sciatis me concessisse in Elemosinam Ecclesiam S. marry de Chening. & Canonicis ejusdem, terram de Wridefen quam dederam Rad: sororio (etc.) Pro hac concessione debent ipsi Canonici eidem Rad. procurationem quamdiu vixerit, (etc.) So that here you see, that whereas the word procuratio doth simply signify procurement, which is for another to do that which the party himself ought; whereupon the word Procurator, in the civil Law imports as much as an attorney in the sense of the common Law: so is it in this case strained, by the same reason, to express diet or entertainment, which another takes charge of to ease the party himself, on whose care it must otherwise rest.  
Now for the term of Appropriation, 
t Of this see more in cowels Interp. verbo Appropriation.  because I would once for all make it clear to every ordinary capacity; it cometh from the French word approprier, id est aptare vel accommodare, and properly signifies in our Law (as Dr. cowel in his Interpreter observes) a severing of a Benefice ecclesiastical, 
How they first began see Sir H. Spelmans larger work of Tithes, edit Lond. anno 1647. p. 151. and so forward.  which originally and in nature is juris divini, & in patrimonio nullius, to the proper and perpetual use of some Religious-House or the like: for 
u Seldens Hist. of Tithes p. 142.  without the consent of the Bishop, no Religious Orders could receive any Appropriations or Tithes, as by a decree in the Lateran-Councell Anno 1180. was ordained. Ecclesias & decimas (are the words) de manu laicorum, sine consensu Episcoporum, tam illos (that is Templars and Hospitalars, against whom the Provision was chief made) quam quoscunque alios Religiosos, recipere prohibemus; which was confirmed in the general council of Lateran under Innocent the 3. Anno 1215.  
Patroni vicariae 
Incumbentes, & tempora instit.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Langt. fol. 39 b.  D. Nich. de Bredon Capell. Xuj. kl. Nou. an. 1315.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Northb. f. 21. a.  Simon Prior Pbr. x. kl. Apr. an. 1327.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Ib. f. 57 b.  joh. de Oneley Pbr. xii. kl. Jan. an. 1353.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Street. f. 20. b.  joh. Malesours, ix. Apr. an. 1372.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Ib. f. 22. b.  joh. de Addestoke Pbr. two. non. Oct. an. 1375.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Sk. f. 7. b.  Will. Pynke, xxvi. Apr. an. 1392.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Burgh. f. 18. b.  joh. de Wendlyburgh cap. ult. Febr. an. 1406.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Bull. f. 2● a.  Alex. Sherman cap. xxvii. Apr. an. 1416.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Ib. f. 7. b.  Rob. Dent. cap. two. Martii an. 1418.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Heyw. f. 14. ●.  Will. Thurston Pbr. nineteen. Dec. an. 1424.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 

Ib. f. 37. a.  joh. Thornton Pbr. v. Sept. an. 1438.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 
Rad. Bradshaw Pbr. 1. Oct. an. 1446. 
Ib. f. 44. b.   Abbas & Conu: Leic. 
Galfridus Clark Pbr. xxii. Aug. an. 1448. 
Bo. f. 7. b.   Abbas & Conu: Leic. 
D. Wills Chaundeler.  Abbas & Conu: Leic. 
D. Ric. Cowper cap. xv. Nou. an. 1536. 
Sh. & P. f. 14. a.   Thomas Shuckborough gen. 
Edm. Pearce cleric. nineteen. jan. an 1576. 
Samps. f. 43 a.   Carolus Waterhouse Gen. 
Ric. Tynney cleric. xxvi. Oct. an. 1576. 
Ib. f. 47. a.   Elizabetha Regina. 
Matheus King, two. Martii an. 1597. 
Overton bundle. incert.   Will. Dilke Gen. 
Petrus Eccarsall Cleric. 1. Apr. An. 1598. 
Ib.    
Here was a fair spire Steeple, as an eminent landmark, seen over all this part of the country in regard of its height and situation of the place; which, in the year 1639. was pulled down to save the costs of its repair.  
Though Rugby was anciently (as I have already showed) a member of Clifton, yet because it hath been of long time, and now is, a Parish of itself, I shall leave it till anon; and, pursuing my designed method, go on with Browns-Over, Neuton, and Biggin, which are of this Parish of Clifton, on the North side of Avon. And first for Browns-Over.   

Browns-Over.  
IN the Conq. Survey this town is written 
w doomsday lib.  Gaura, the Norman Clerks not being used to our English W. but instead thereof used a G, as Gualterus for Walterus, Guillelmus for Willelmus, Garde for Warde, and many more as might be instanced.  
This name of Waure (for so it is afterwards, of a long time, written, as well as the two other towns of the same name, of which I shall speak hereafter (viz. Church-waure, now Church-Over, and Thester-waure, now Cester-Over) hath its denomination from the eminent site thereof, being upon a Hill: But however it is thus written, the country people call it Over, and not Waure, which signifies no less, (as we experimentally know) than a high situation: for all towns named Overton, or Waverton (as I shall have occasion afterwards to instance) do stand upon hilly-ground. Over importing as much as supra.  
As for the addition of the first Syllable (brown's) it is to distinguish it from the other neighbouring towns of the same name, which was joined therewith, as 'tis apparent, by reason that one Bruno 
x Ib.  had his seat here in the Conq. time, and held two hides of land in this place of Geffrey Wirce (a man of great note in these parts, as I shall demonstrate when I come to Monkskirby.)  
In this place Earl Alberic (of whom I have spoken already in Clifton) held, 
y  Ib. then also, two hides and a half; And one 
z Ib.  Radulfus ● (of whom I shall make mention in Holme and Neuton) half a hyde.  
Upon the aid 
a Testa de Nevil in Scac. penès Remem. Regis.  for marriage of the King's Sister xx. H. 3. there is one mark for half a knight's fee in Brunsewaure of the fee of the Earl of Winchester (in regard of that part of the Honour of Leicester which he held, as I have already showed in Clifton.) And in the 55. of H. 3. it appears, that Ernauld de Boys (of whom I have also spoken in Clifton) held four Knights fees in Weston, Bulkinton, Clifton, wavere (viz. this wavere) and Wibtoft: so that it may (without doubt) be concluded, that the possession of this manor belonged as anciently to the family of Boys, as Clifton did. How or when they parted with it I know not; but in 8. E. 1. it (being then written Bruneswafre,) was granted, 
b Fin. levat. Octab. Hill. 8. E. 1  by Robert Hovel, and Alianore his wife, to Theobald Malegal, and Nicholas Test, Merchants of Luke, to be held of the said Robert and Alianore and the heirs of Alianore for ever, paying 1. d. at Easter yearly for all services; and for this they gave then C C. marks of Silver: so that, it seems to have been of the inheritance of Alianore. And yet in 13. E. 1. did john de Bosco (of whom I have made mention in Clifton) claim 
c Rot. de Quo War.  a Court-leet here, and other liberties, used by his ancestors time out of mind; As also Free-Warren, by the grant of K. H. 3. to Ernauld de Boys, his Father; exhibiting the King's Charter for the same, which was allowed.  
But from the before specified Theobald and Nicholas was it purchased 
d F. levat. Octab. Trin. 20. E. 1.  by William revel in 20. E. 1. which William, in 27. of the same K. Reign, obtained a Charter 
e Cart. 27. E. 1. n. 15.  for Free-warren in all his demesn Lands here: And in 35. E. 1. entailed 
f Fin. levat. Octab. Hill. 35. E. 1.  it with Clifton, as hath been there expressed.  
When these revels parted with it I find not; nor have I seen any thing more thereof till 11. E. 4. that Thomas Bellers Gentleman released to 
g Claus. 11. E. 4. m. 4.  Richard Boughton Esquire all his right therein; which Richard was of Little-Lawford, and died 
h Esc. 1. H. 7.  seized thereof 3. R. 3. leaving William his Son and Heir, whose descendants, there continuing, have enjoyed it to this day.  
The chapel here, (dedicated to St. Michael) with tithes of Corn and Hay, as also one yard land and a message belonging to the mother Church of Clifton, were given 
i Regist. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 21. b.  by Ernald de Boys (viz. the first) to the abbey of Leicester. In which chapel 
k Regist. Abb. de Leic. n Bibls. Bodl. f. 38. b.  there is Christening and burial, by the special grant of the Abbot of Leicester in regard of the distance of this village from the Mother Church of Clifton, and the hindrance of access thereto by the overflowing of Avon, oft times.  
Arms in this chapel, viz. in the East Window.  
Gules a cinquefoil ermine. Old Earl of Leic.   

Newton.  
Adjoining to this Village is Newton, having its name from the first plantation there, which was then new (it seems) in comparison of the other adjacent Towns.  
In 
l doomsday. lib.  the Conq. time Turchil de Warwic (Progenitor of the Arden's) held it, viz. by Tenants under him, the remembrance of whose names are not of consequence, it then containing 3. hides as is certified in the general Survey.  
A great part of this village belonged to the Priory of Kenillworth; some whereof was given 
m Reg. de kennel. p. 5. & p. 116. Cart. 18. E. 2. n. 4.  thereunto by Geffrey Clinton in H. 1. time, at the burial of Geffrey his Father, founder of that Monastery (as shall be showed in its proper place:) which grant 
n Regist. de Kenil. p. 30  Henry de Arden, Grandchild of the above mentioned Turchill, confirmed. And the rest, viz. 
o Ib. p. 36.  two hides, Ernauld de Boys (of whom I have already spoken in Clifton) gave; which Land he the said Ernauld (as by his grant appears) had of Geffrey Clinton before specified. The residue in K. Steph. time did Hugh Bagot purchase, 
p Regist. de Cumba in Bibls. Cotton f. 105. a. (scit. Vitel. A. 1.)  together, with Cotes (now Coton) of Ralph de Dwerne: And in consideration of xl. s. which Ingeram Bagot his Brother gave him towards his expedition beyond Sea with Otuerus de Sulley, granted them both to the said Ingeram to be held of Rob. fill. Odonis, the chief Lord of the Fee. Which Ingeram had issue Simon, who sold 
q Ib. f. 65. ●. & f. 107. a.  to the Monks of comb three yard land here; Ralph de Mora one of the Heirs to Robert fill. Odonis' confirming 
r Ib. f. 10● a.  the grant.  
[But of these Bagot's I purpose to speak, when I come to Preston Bagot, where I shall insert a scheme of their descent.]  
Afterward; viz. in 8. joh. Robert de Cotes (now called Coton in the Parish of Church-Over,) obtained by exchange 
s Ib. f. 108. a. b. & 110. a.  from the Abbot and Covent of comb, all the Land that they had in Newton, for Lands which he gave them in Cotes. And in the 
t Reg. de Cumba in Bibls. Cotton. f. 2●0. a. (sci. V●te●. D. 18.)  25. of H. 3. Nichola, the Widow of Simon Bagot of Preston (in this County) released to the Abbot and Covent of comb and their successors, the whole right which she had by reason of her dowry, in all those Lands of Cotes and Neuton. So that in 
u Testa de Nevil.  36. H. 3. that which the monks of comb had in Newton, answered for the sixth part of a knight's Fee, upon payment of the aid for the King's transfretation into Gascoine; which, as it seems, was viij. yard Land, or else they had more granted after that time to them; for, in 
x Rot. de Presentat. per Hundr. coram Justic. in baga de Ragman. penès Th●●. & Cam●. Scac.  4. E. 1. they enjoyed so much. In the 
y Rot. pen●s Sim. clerk Bar.  xx. of E. 3. it answered also for the sixth part of a Knights Fee.  
But, in R. 2. time, by new gifts or smaller measure, that which the abbey of Combe had there, was rated at 
z Rot. pergam Pènes Ab. Boune.  xi. yard Land and 1. Acre, accounting 48. Acres to a yard of landlord.  
Thus did this Monastery continue possessed of Newton till its dissolution. After which, viz. in 36. H. 8. the K. granted 
a Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 22.  away (with divers other Lands) that which belonged to the Monks of comb, to Thomas Broke, and john Williams, and to the Heirs of Broke, by the name of the manor of Neuton. And yet, in the same year, I find a Licence 
b Pat. de eodem an. p●o 15.  to Mary Duchess of Richmund to Alien the very same manor to Henry Leigh Esquire. And afterwards by Inquisition 
c Esc. 4. Eliz.  taken upon the death of the said Henry, is it found, that he died seized thereof 14. Apr. 3. Eliz. and that Edward his Son and Heir was xx. years of age. But what became of those Lands, which the Pr. of Kenylworth had here, I have not seen.  
Below Newton, Eastwards, lies Biggin so called of later time. Biggin signifying an habitation; in resemblance whereof we have the Saxon word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for inhabitants. As also in the Northern parts the name of Biggin for a fair House, or gentleman's seat, but anciently this was called Holme, having been a Village in the Conq. time, though now there be scarce any thing left but a Mill: which name it took from the situation, lying in a nook betwixt the River Avon, and a small brook that comes from Shawell in Leicestershire, as the Map will show: for such grounds as are in whole, or for the most part, compassed with waters, are so called, as we may observe almost every where.  
In the Conq. time Turchil de Warwick held 
d doomsday. lib.  it, by his under-tenants.  
From whom it came, with the rest of his Lands, (as it seems) to the Earls of Warwick; for of their Fee it afterwards was: and thence, partly to Camvile and partly to others. That which Camvile had here, being granted to 
e Reg. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Cotton f. 7. a.  Henry de Rokeby from Richard de Camvile, was by the Canons of Leicester obtained in H. 2. time, in 
f Regist. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 62. b.  consideration of the chapel of Rugby, given by them to him and his Heirs: which chapel was a member of Clifton, as hath already been manifested. But the Mill, yet standing they had 
g Reg. de Cumba (scil. Vitelius A. 1.) f. 18. a.  from Robert the Son of Fulco de Holme, who in xx. H. 3. was certified 
h Testa de N●vill.  to hold the x. part of a Knights fee here of the Earl of Warwick.  
Here also had the Canons of Roucester in come. Staff the 
i Claus. 4. H. 4 m. 12. Esc. de codem an.  sixth part of a knight's fee, held of the said Earls; but when or by whom granted I find not. The like 6. part 
k Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 35.  did the Lady joane Beuchamp of Bergavenny hold in 14. H. 6.  
The greatest proportion, if not all, of which particulars, excepting what the monks of comb had, came at length to William Leigh, and Elizabeth his Wife: for in 29. H. 8. were they seized 
l Pasch. R. 29. H. 8. Rot. 16.  thereof by the name of the manor of New-Bigging, which divolved to Henry Leigh Esquire, who had 
* Esc. 3. E.  it in 3. Eliz.  
But the Mill, and what else belonged to Combe was granted 
m Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 22.  out of the Crown in 36. H. 8. unto Thomas Brooke and john Williams, and to the Heirs of Brook.  
I have now done with the Parish of Clifton; towards the northwest part whereof the River Swift (that riseth above Lutterworth in Leicester-shire) which takes its name from the nimble course thereof (doubtless) falls into Avon. This River crossing Watlingstrete entereth Warwickshire at a Bridge called now Benesford-bridge, 
Benesford Bridge.  but anciently Brunesford bridge. But whether this Bridge had its name from that Colony of the Romans called Bennones, whose station was at High-cross, (not far distant from hence, where the Fosse meets with Watlingstrets,) as Mr. Cambden conceives, is hard to say. It may very well be, that if the right name thereof be Brunesford, as I find it anciently written, it might h●ve its original from Bruno, who held bruneswavere in the Conq. time (as I have already showed:) for his seat was not far thence you see. But all that I have met with concerning this Bridge, is, that by a presentment 
n Plac. coram joh. de Vallibus & aliis 12 E. 1. Leic. in Hund. de Guthlaxton rot. 39  of the Jury before the justice's Itinerant at Leicester 12. E. 1. it was then found to have been broken; and that the Towns of Luterworth and Cotesbach, were to repair the one half thereof; viz. that side which is in Leicester-shire: and wavere and Wavere, viz. Church-Over and Cester-Over (for that they lie on each side the water,) that towards Warwickshire.   

Church-Over.  
I Have now only, on this side that River, the town of Church-Over to speak of; with Coton, anciently a village, though at present there be but one House in this Parish; and then I must step on the South side of Avon again.  
In the time of Edward the Conf. one Waga (as the Book of doomsday calls him) was Lord of this place, of whom, when I come to speak of Wotton in Barlichway-hundred, I shall say more. But after the Norman invasion Robert de Stadford, Progenitor of that great family, I mean the Barons of Stafford, had it. In the conquerors Survey this town is written Wara, and there certified to contain 7. Hydes: yet we now pronounce it Over (for the reason I have showed in the Etymologizing of brown's Over) and call it Church-Over, for distinction from the other adjacent of same name.  
Howbeit there is no mention in Domesday-Book, of any Church here in the Conq. time; nor, indeed, in most other places of this County: Nay we are not only without all knowledge when our Churches were first founded and endowed; but very much to seek as touching many of their presentations and Institutions within that compass of time, in which we are sure such there were. Mirum 
o Plut. in Thes.  non est in rebus antiquis Historiam non constare.  
Let us therefore observe what we can find, 
Original of Parishes  in general, aswell concerning the original of Parishes, as when they were so fixed, that the Inhabitants, within that precinct, were restrained from paying Tithes to what Church they pleased; in which scrutiny I hope it will not be taken amiss, if here I make a short digression.  
In the 
p Decret. Dionys. PP.  year of Christ 266. Peace being then restored under Galienus, Dionysius, the Pope ordained Churches, churchyards and Parishes, to Priests. This other Popes had done before, but Priests being driven from their charges, in Valerian's persecution, he again did it. But long after those days the Church was in her infancy, as that approved Author venerable Bede, 
q Eccl. hist. ven. Bedae lib. 2. cap. 14.  will tell you: for he saith, that in the Province of Bernicia 
* From the River Tees, which divides Yorkshire from the bishopric of Durham, to Edinburgh Frithe.  and Deira, 
† The East part of Yorkshire called Holderness.  Paulinus, who first converted the people in those parts to the Christian faith, baptised them in the River small; there being not, about that time, either Fonts or Churches: and this was about the year of Christ 627. Howbe it in England Honorius 
r Godwin de praesul. p. 59  (the fifth Archbishop of Canterbury) about the year 636. was the first that ordained Parishes; ut singulis ministris singulos greges quos curarent posset at●ribuere. That he might assign to every Priest the particular flock on which he should have charge. And our eminent Antiquary 
s Hist. of tithes p. 254.  (Mr. Selden) speaking of those ancient times hath these words. In the Primitive times of the English-Saxon Church; viz. about the year 684. the Bishop and the whole Clergy of the diocese, were as one body, living upon their endowments (bestowed on the bishopric) and their treasure that came from the sundry places of Devotion, whither some one or other of them, at the Bishop's appointment, was sent to Preach the word and Minister the Sacraments, every clerk having his dividend for his maintenance. And Cuthbert 
t Godw. de praesul. p. 65.  the xi. Archbishop of Canterbury, about the year 752. obtained of the Pope, that the Bodies of the dead should be buried in churchyards, within the Cities; whereas before, the custom was to carry them out of the walls to be interred.  
But the first express mention of limitation of profits (other than of the endowing) to be given to this or that Church, is in those Laws of K. Edgar, made about the year 970. (as Mr. Selden 
u Hist. of Tithes p. 262.  saith) where a threefold division is of Churches. The first is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that is Senior Ecclesia, which name anciently was given to cathedrals. The second a Church that hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or place for burial, The third Church that hath no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉; where it is ordained, that every man, having not erected a Church of his own, shall pay his tithes to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that is, to the ancientest Church or Monastery where he hears God's service.  
And in the Synod at London held by Anselm Archbishop of Canterbury An. 1102. it was ordained, 
x Antiq. Brit. Eccl. p. 118.  ut decimae non nisi Ecclesiis dentur; whereby it is plain, that tithes were given, before that time, at liberty. Nay, such had been the use to pay tithes where they pleased, that Pope 
y Innocentii t●rti● Decret. Epist. 6. lib. 2. p. 452. (edit. Coloniae an. 1575.)  Innocent the 3. in the year 1199. writes to the Archbishop of Canterbury, ut Ecclesiis parochialibus justae decimae persolvantur.  
The Epistle is worth observing, therefore have I quoted the place exactly where it is to be seen at large. And Mr. Selden 
z Hist. of Tithes p. 289.  says, It is most certain, that before about the year 1200. after Christ, it was most commonly practised by the laiety, to make arbitrary consecrations of the Tithes of their possessions to what Monastery or Church they would; sometimes giving half, sometimes a third part, and at their pleasure, all in perpetual right, or otherwise according to the nature of those consecrations in other Countries. And, 'tis sure enough, that many years after that, the people practised such arbitrary disposition of their Tithes: for in the council 
a Tho. Walsing. Hist. Angl. p. 4.27.  at lions, convocated in the year 1275. by Pope Gregory the x. it was ordained; Quod nulli hominum deinceps liceat decimas suas ad libitum, ut antea, ubi vellet assignare, sed matrici Ecclesiae omnes decimas persolverent.  
It should seem, that anciently men paid their Tithes to that place where they had a mind to be buried, which was the cause that they often waved the payment to their proper Parish Church; for 
b Hist. of Tithes p. 145.  Mr. Selden observes, that in an old council of Tribur in the year 895. it was decreed, ubi quis decimas persolvebat vivus, ibi sepeliatur & mortuus.  
But I find that 
c Tho. Walsingh. p. 172. l. 28.  Simon Islep Archbishop of Canterbury, in the year 1362. did assign, and appoint that the stipend of a Priest should be but lxvi. sol. Viij. d. a year, quod plures furari coegit, says the Historian.  
A word now touching the first beginning of Institutions to Benefices by the Bishop.  
In 
d Hist. of Tithes p. 375.  the Nationall Synod held at Westm. An. 1124. by John de Crema the Popes Legate, it was constituted (saith the before specified learned person) quod Nullus Abbas, nullus Prior, nullus omnino Monachus vel Clericus, Ecclesiam, sive decimam, seu quaelibet beneficia Ecclesiastica de dono laici, sine proprii Episcopi authoritate & assensu, suscipiat; quod si praesumptum fuerit, irrita ●rit donatio hujusmodi; and some allowance was given to the Canons by the King: yet it is most certain (saith he) that the practice was for divers years otherwise; and that Churches with Tithes, were most commonly given by lay Patrons without the Bishop's assent or institution; and that aswell by filling them with Incumbents, as appropriating them to Monasteries, Chapters, or otherwise.  
I now return to Church-Over, whereof the first mention I find after the Conq. time, is, that the Monastery of 
e Reg. de Cumba [scil. Vitelius A. 1.] fol. 65. a. Ib. fol. 39 b.  Combe had much land here by the gift of Robert de wavere, fill Sewardi; and this is very ancient; for K. H. 2. confirms it; whence I conclude, that either the same Robert, or Seward his Father, was first enfeoft of a great part, if not of all this Village, by the said Robert de Stadford, or some of his descendants.  
Such was the affection of this Robert de wavere to the Monastery of comb, that amongst other his grants● he 
f Ib. fol. 112. a. b.  gave thereunto 96. Acres of errable Land in this Lordship with his body there to be buried; and that his obits might be as solemnly kept, as if he had been a Monk of the house. Which grants Roger de wavere, son of the said Robert, (in some called Rogerus de Church-waver (confirms 
g Ib. fo●● 114. b.  to the said Monastery. And after him Ernaldus filius Ernaldi de waver, gave 
h Ib fol. 115. b.  Lands in this town to the said abbey cum corpore suo, Radulphus filius Elenae, dictae de Church-waver ratifying the same. So that the 
i Rot. pergam penès A. B.  quantity, which the Abbot of Combe had in this place in R. 2. time, was six messages and three yard Land, containing in the whole 155. Acres and a half; with two Acres and five doles of Meadow.  
But this town was then called Waver-Roger, by way of distinction from Brunes-waver and thesterwaver; the reason whereof is plain, Roger de wavere (son of Robert) being sometime Lord thereof.  
How or when it passed from these Waver's I am yet to learn: nor have I seen any thing further of it till 20. E. 1. that Geoffrey Stapleford and Joan his Wise entailed 
k F. levat. Craft. Joh. Bapt. 20. E 1.  it upon the Heirs of their two Bodies. From hence therefore must I make a leap till 9 E. 2. at which time john de Chireford and Geffrey de Morton were 
l Nomi●a ●illarum.  certified to be Lords thereof: but it seems, that Morton's moiety came shortly afterwards to the Monastery of Kenylworth; for it appears, that the Abbot and Covent of that House obtained licence 
m Pat. 7. F. 3. p. 1. m. ●.  of the King in 7. E. 3. to purchase it from Roger de Boyvill, than Parson of Lalleford, and john Lok Vicar of Lillington; who, as Feoffees in trust, had it in their hands to convey unto them accordingly: After which it is plain, that they presented to the Rectory, alternis vicibus, as it fell void; but what Lands or Rents they had here I find not, forasmuch as the Survey in 26. H. 8. mentions not any. Nor whither the Monks of Combe obtained it, to augment what they had in this place, so given as abovesaid, can I say; but certain it is, that after the dissolution of that Monastery, what they had here passed by the name of a manor, as appeareth by the 
n Pat. 36. H. 8. p. ●7.  Licence unto Mary Duchess of Richmund for aliening thereof unto William Dixwell and his Wife, in 36. H. 8. (whereby 'tis like that she had the first grant of it from the Crown.) Since which time the Dixwells of Coton (hard by) have been owners of it, as it seems.  
As for Shirford's moiety, 'tis plain, that it divolved to the family of Purefey, by Marriage 
o Ex collect. W. Burton de Lindley are.  of Margaret, Daughter and Heir of the before specified john de Shireford, unto Philip Purefey of Munsterton in Leicester-shire; and continued in that line for divers ages, as by their presentments to the Rectory may be discerned.  
In this Parish upon the old Roman way called Watlingstrete, is to be seen a very great Tumulus, which is of that magnitude, that is puts passengers besides the usual road. But of this kind I have spoken before in my discourse of Knightlow-hill, therefore I need not to enlarge myself further on that subject.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Church (dedicated to the Holy Trinity) was valued 
p Ex amplo cod. M S. in Scac. penès Remem. R.  at seven. marks and a half; and in 26. H. S. at 
q Ex vet. cod. M S. penes S. Archer mil. 39 a.  xv li. At which time the Procurations and Synodals, paid out thereof, were ix. sol. vi. d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, & tempora Instit.  joh. de Schireford, paronus hac vice. 

Langt. fol. 79. b.  joh. de Kent accolitus x. Kl. junii an. 1321.  Thom. le Irreys, & Alicia de Schireford. 

North. f. 18. b.  joh. de Brochurst Pbr. seven. Id. junii an. 1323.  Philippus Purefey. 

Ib. ●. 47. b.  Petrus de Bilney Cap. v. Kl. Maii an. 1349.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 50. a.  Eustach. de Burneby Cler. Kl. Aug. an. 1349.  Philippus Purefey. 

Street. f. 16. a.  Nich. de Dranfeld Pbr. Kl. Aug. an. 1367.  Pr. & conu. de kennel. 

Ib. f. 22. a.  Rog. de Wavere Pbr. xiii. Kl. Sept. an. 1374.  William. Purfray ar. 

Burgh. f. 13 b.  joh. Grantham Cap. iiii. jan. an. 1403.  Pr. & conu. de kennel. 

Heyw. f. 30. b.  Will. Treberveth, iiii. Maii an. 1433.  William. Purfray ar. dom. de Church-waver. 

Ib. f. 31. a.  Simon Moss, x. Kl. Aug. an. 1433.  Pr. & conu. de kennel. 

Ib. f. 33. b.  Ric. Aystowe, xx. Maii an. 1435.  Mag. Thom. Purefay ar. hac vice, ex concess. Nich. Purefay ar. 

Str. & P. f. 2. b.  Hugo Purefay Scolaris, xv. junii an. 1533.  Edw. North gen. hac vice, Patr. ratione concess. Pr. & conu. de Kenil. 

Ib. f. 13. a.  D. Thom. de Warmyngton cler. 6. Aug. an. 1535.  D. Episcopus. 

Samps. & B. f. 42. b.  Rog. Eliot art. Mag. xuj. jan. an. 1566.  William. Dixwell gener. & concessione joh. Purefey ar. 

Bentham bundle. F.  Will. Bentley Cleric. xxix. junii an. 1566.  Thom. Leigh de Stonley miles. 

Ib.  Rob. Myddilmore Cler. vi. Aug. an. 1566.  William. Leigh miles. 

Overton bundle.  Rog. Vicars Cleric. v. jan. an. 1596.    

Coton juxta Church-over.  
COton, anciently called Cotes, is in this Parish (coat and Cotan in the Saxon signifying a House of Habitation, as we know in our ordinary language,) but being a Member of Church-Over is not mentioned in the Conq. Survey. Nor afterwards, that I have seen, till Hugh Bagot gave it, with Newton to Ingeram his Brother (as in Newton I have observed;) which gift Roger Bagot, Son of the said Hugh, confirms, 
r Reg. de Cumba [scil. vitel. a. 1.] f. 106  for Cotes only: wherein is expressed, that William Trussell as chief Lord of the fee, ratified the same, being one of the Heirs of Robertus filius Odonis (as when I come to Loxley I, shall have occasion to show;) and thereupon 
s Ib. b.  received homage of the said Ingeram in the Hundred of Barlichway.  
Here was 
t Ib. f. 109. a. b.  a family to whom this place anciently gave name, scil. de Cotes; who held that which they had of the abovementioned Bagot's, and were Benefactors to comb, as appears by some pett● grants of Land given to those Monks: one of which line had burial at comb, as may seem by bequeathing his Body thither, with a Rent of iii. sol. per annum, to boot. But Simon Bagot, in H. 2. time, was he that gave 
u Ib. f. 107. a.  most Land here to that Monastery, besides the homage and service of Robert de Cotes and his Heirs for all that the said Robert held of him in Neuton; which William Trussell, before mentioned, confirmed. 
x Ib. f. 109. a.  So that what the monks of comb had in Cotes, 
Regist. de Cumba (scil. Vitelius D. 18.) f. 98. a.  was 
y T●sta de Nevil.  half a knight's fee, which they 
z Ib.  held of William Trussell; and he of Ralph de Mora; and he of the Baron of Stafford in 36. H. 3. Wherein they 
a Rot. de Quo War. Pa●. 20. E. 3. p. 3. m. 9  claimed a Court-Leet in 13. E. 1. with other privileges; calling it the manor of Cotes super le waus, (or supper waldas', as it is recorded 
b Praesentat. p●r Hund. 4. E. 1.  4. E. 1.) these Hilly parts being then, and after called Wouldes, as many other of that kind are to this day in other Counties; And in 18. of E. 1. they obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 18. E. 1. n. 89.  of Free-Warren to them and their successors, in all their demesn Lands here. The quantity 
d Rot. pergam. penès A. B.  of their possessions in R. 2. time, being rated at ix. yard Land lxxxiiii. Acres and a half, accounting 48. Acres to a yard landlord. But after the dissolution of the Monasteries, this manor so belonging to the monks of comb, then called Coton lay wood, was granted 
e Pat. 5. E. 6. p. 7.  out of the Crown (inter alia) to Edward Clinton in 5. E. 6. who as it seems, soon past his title therein unto Thomas Marrow; for in the same year I find, that the said Thomas had Licence 
f Pat. 5. E. 6. p. 2.  to alien it unto William Dixwell, Esquire, to whose descendants it still continues.   

Hill-Morton.  
REturning now to the South side of Avon, I find, below Clifton, a little rivulet falling into that channel. This rising about Creek in Northamptonshire comes through Hill-Morton; which Town takes its name from the situation; Hill anciently written Hull, containing that part standing on the Bank, and Moreton where the Church is, that below in a moorish flat ground.  
In the Conq. time it was in the possession of the Earl of Mellent, who had a large share in this County, as by the particulars, when they come in my way, I shall show. Howbeit I do not find that this Earl of Mellent continued long owner of all those Lands in this County, bestowed upon him by the Conq. but that his Brother Henry de Neuburgh (advanced to the Earldom of Warwick towards the later end of the Conq. time,) possessed the greatest part of them; and, amongst the rest, had this Hill-Morton (then called Mortone, as appears in Doomesday-Book:) For in 11. H. 2. when William Earl of Warwick certifies what Knights Fees he held de veteri Feoffamento; that is, whereof they that so held them were enfeoffed of in the time of H. 1. the Record 
a Lib. rub. in Scac. f. 104.  says, that Philippus de Estlega held 3. Knight's Fees: And though the names of the places where they did lie, be not there expressed, 'tis very evident by the subsequent testimonies, which I shall produce, that Hill Morton was one: for the 
b Testa de Nevil.  Receivers of the aid for the Marriage of the King's Sister to the Rom. Emperor 20. H. 3. do certify; for Astley and Milverton one Fee and a half; Wetington one Fee; and Mortone super Dunsmore (which is this Hill-Morton) half a knight's Fee; all which were then held of the Earl of Warwick by Walter de Estleg. (grandchild of the above mentioned Philip,) and do make up three in number, being the proportion the said Philip enjoyed; which Fees in 
c Testa de Nevil.  36. H. 3. were held by Thomas de Astley, Son of Walter, of those Earls. But Astley is the place where I purpose to speak Historically of this ancient family; and therefore here shall only trace down the succession to this, which went out with a younger branch; For the above mentioned Thomas de Astley, marrying a second Wife (as the descent herewith drawn doth show) had issue, by her several Sons. To Thomas the eldest of them he gave 
d Autogr. penès Fr. Astley Eq. aur.  Hill-Morton and the advouson of the Church; entailing it upon any Brother or Sister of the whole Blood, in case Thomas should die without issue; which grant bears date in May 47. H. 3. But this Thomas the donee about the 
e Rot. de Quo War.  beginning of E. 1. time died without issue, leaving his Brother Ralph his Heir; from whom in a direct line did descend Sir Francis Astley of Melton-Constable in Norff. Knight, Lord of this manor, lately deceased.  

:. .uxor prima- Thomas 
f Ex autog. penès eundem F. Astley.  de Esteleg miles 47. H. 3.- Editha 
g Ex autog. penès eundem F. Astley.  filia Petri Constable de Melton in come. Norff. .relicta 18. E. 1. 

Andrea's de Estleg.  
3 
k Ex autog. penès eundem F. Astley.  Steph. de estley. 18. E. 1.  
12 Rad. de Astley haeres fratris 13. E. 1. 
Rot. de Quo war.  28. E. 1. 


o Rot. de Nom. Vill. 9 E. 2.  Thomas de Astley 9 E. 2.- 
p Ex Autogr. penès eundem Fr. Astley.  Margeria; relicta 26. E. 3. 


p Ex Autogr. penès eundem Fr. Astley.  Rad. de Astley miles 26. E. 3. 


q Northb. fol. 30. b.  Thomas de Astley miles 7. R. 2.- 
r Bullock f. ●. b.  Catherina relicta 14. R. 2.        
1 
h Ex autog. penès eundem F. Astley.  Thomas de Esteley 47. H. 3. 
m Rot. Cart. 52. H. 3. m. 7.  52. H. 3. 
n Rot. de Quo war.  mortuus sine prole 13. E. 1.     
Of Edith (Mother to Thomas,) to whom this manor was so given, I find, that she continued many years a widow after her husband's death. And in 18. of E. 1. granted 
a Autogr. penès eundem F. Astley.  to her Son Stephen, all her Lands in Melton, Burgh b. Mariae, Langham, Burmingham, Snitterley, Wineton, Glamforde, Saxlingham, Scharnton, Est-Todingham, Hinmingland, Hindringham, Hyldolveston and Norwich in the County of Norff. which descended to her by inheritance after the death of Geffrey, the Son of Peter Constable of Melton, her Brother.  
And if there be truth in tradition, (as there is likelihood for antiquity,) that fair Monument of freestone, with the statue of a Woman, excellently wrought, lying in the midst of the South Isle of Hill-Morton Church, was erected for this Edith, whereof the tabernacle, or cover over her head, is very like to that of Queen Elianor's (Wife to K. Edw. 1.) which is of brass in Westminster abbey.  
This Thomas, to whom Hill-Morton was so given by his Father, obtained to himself and his Heirs in 49. H. 3. a Charter 
b Ca●t. 49. H. 3. m. 7.  for a weekly market here upon the Saturday, and a Fair yearly, to begin on the even of St. John Baptist, and to continue for three days: which Grant being made at such time as the King was a Prisoner, the Barons excercising regal authority in his name, held not valid; and therefore in 52. of the same King's reign, he procured a new 
c Cart. 52 H. 3. m. 9  Charter, ratifying the Fair, but altering the market to Wednesday. At which time he also had Free-warren granted 
* Ibid.  to him and his Heirs in all his demesn Lands here.  
For this Thomas, who died before the 13. of E. 1. is there yet standing a very fair monument betwixt two Pillars in the Church of Hill-Morton, opposite to that of his Mother Edith, whereon his statue of freestone lieth cross legged in armour of Male, as when I come to speak of the Church may be seen, whose Brother and Heir, viz. Ralph de Astley, in 13. E. 1. claimed 
d Rot. de Quo war.  a Court Leet, and other privileges in this manor by Prescription; and likewise exhibibited K. H. 3. Charter for the market, Fair, and Free warren (last before mentioned) all which were allowed.  
To whom succeeded Thomas, his Son and Heir, certified 
e Nom. Vil.  to be Lord of Hill-Moreton in 9 E. 2. who liking not the Wednesday market there, procured a new Patent 
f Pat. 8. E. 3. n. 24.  in 8. E. 3, for to have it upon ●he Tuesday; continuing the Fair as formerly, and renewing the Charter of Free warren: And in the same year obtained Licence 
g Esc. 8. F. 3. n. 76. Rot. fin. 8. E. 3. m. 7. in cedula. Pat. 8. E. 3. p. 1. m. ●.  for amortizing of certain Lands lying within this Lordship to maintain a Chantry-Priest to sing Mass for ever, in the chapel of our Lady contiguous to the Parish Church of Hill-Morton, for the Souls of him the said Thomas and Margery his wife; As also of Edith Astley, (before mentioned) and of the Father and Mother of the said Thomas, their Heirs and ancestors, and all Christian Souls deceased.  
This Thomas in 9 E. 3. had a special Patent, 
h Pat. 9 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  exempting him from Knighthood.  
And in 17. E. 3. gave 
i Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 2. m. 30.  the perpetual Patronage of the Church of Hill-Morton to the Dean and Canons of the college of Astley (then newly founded by Thomas Lord Astley, the chief of that family) and died 
k Northb. f. 122. a.  before the 20. of E. 3.  
But of his descendants, forasmuch as their residence hath been in Norfolk I have here no more to say.   

The Church Dedicoted to St. John Bapt.  
IN An. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Rectory was valued 
l Ex c●● M S. in Scac.  at xviii. marks. And in 26. H. 8. The vicarage at 
m Ex cod. M S. penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 41. a.  vi. l. x. sol. At which time the Procurations and synodals paid out thereof, were viij. sol. Out of which Rectory is there a Pension 
n Staff. & Kempe f 338. b.  of xiii. sol. iiii. d. yearly payable to the Bishop; originally reserved upon the appropriation thereof (as all others of that kind were) in recompense of the benefit, that he and his Successors might receive out of the Church, in 
o Regist. Vocat. the white Book penès Decan. & Cap. Wigorn f. 177. b.  case no such Appropriation should have been made.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, & temp. Instit.  Thomas de Estleya miles. 
Philippus de Estleya Cleric. frater ejusdem Thomae. Sans date.  Pr. & conu. de Erdbury. 

Ex ipso autog. penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  Thom. de Dunton diac. an. 1286.  Patroni Vicariae 
 Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Northb. f. 4● a.  Will. de Walton Pbr. 4. Non. Sept. An. 1343.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Ib. ●ol. 52. b.  Galfr. de Lyllburne, xiii. Kl. Martii An. 1349.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Ib. f. 53. b.  joh. de Rokeby Pbr. iiii. Kl. Oct. An. 1350.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Street. f. 11. b.  joh. Rolf. Pbr. vi. Id. jan. an. 1362.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Sk. f. 2. a.  Will. meek Cap. viij. Kl. Dec. An. 1386.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Heyw. f. 22. a.  Ri●. Millford Pbr. xxvi. Aug. An. 1428.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Ib.  Cato Halys Cap. 1. Oct. An. 1428.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Ib. fol. 32. a.  Will. Nchol. Cap. vi. Oct. An. 1433.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Heyw. f. 41. a.  joh. Coton Pbr. two. Dec. an. 1442.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Bo. f. 1. a.  joh. Kempe Pbr. iii. junii an. 1447.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Bowl. f. 140. a.  Edw. Bate Pbr. xi. Oct. An. 1493.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Bl. f. 7. b.  D. Thom. Morres, ult. Apr. An. 1521.  Decan. & Cap. de Astley. 

Ib. f. 11. b.  D. joh. Grendon Cap. xvii. Apr. An. 1525.  Henricus Dux Suffolciae. 

Samps. & B. f. 1. a.  Edw. Hopkynson Cler. xxiiii. junii An. 1553.  Edw. Comes Hertfordiae. 

Ib. f. 42. a.  Rob. Wigston Cleric. xii. Apr. An. 1565.  Eliz. Regina. 

Overton bundle. C.  Thom. Hodgkinson Cleric. Viij. Apr. An. 1602.   
But there is something else, which I must not pass by, before I leave this place, and that is the foundation of two Chanteryes here. The one of them by 
p Northb. f. 122. a.  Sir Edmund Trussel Knight, in the chapel of our Lady adjoining to the Parish Church, for the soul of Thomas Astley deceased, and the good estate of Margery late Wife of the said Thomas; of their Children that were then living, and for the souls of their Children deceased: as also for the Souls of john Primrose, and of the Lady Edith Astley; and for the good estate of Sir Ralph Astley Knight, and Dame Agnes his wife; Sir Edmund Trussel Knight, and Dame Margery his wife; and of Thomas Meilour Priest, and for their souls after their decease. The Patronage of which Chantry, by the Bishop's Instrument for Ordination thereof, was reserved after the death of the same Sir Edmund Trussell, to be in the Heirs of the said Thomas Astley and Margery. And for the maintenance of a Priest, perpetually to sing Mass there, for the purposes above mentioned, the King gave Licence to the said Sir Edmund to amortize four messages, fifty acres of land, seven acres of meadow, and xxvi. sol. Rend in Hill-Morton, as it may seem by the Jurors certificate 
q Esc. 16. E. 3. n. 17.  returned upon the Writ of Ad quod dampnum thereupon.  
This Sir Edmund Trussell bore for his arms a cross formè fleuritè debruised with a bendlet, as appears by the impression of his Seal, 
r Penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  which I have seen affixed to his first Instrument of Presentation to the said chantry; And I suppose that he married Margery, the widow of the said Thomas Astley, though it be not directly expressed in the Ordination before specified.  
It is very like that this Chantry swallowed up that whereof I made mention in 8. E. 3. viz. which Thomas Astley had Licence to found: for upon the Survey taken an. 37. H. 8. there was no other but this in that chapel of our Lady, the lands belonging whereunto were by the Commissioners in 37. H. 8. certified 
s Ex cod. M S. de certific. Valour. omnium Cantar. Colleg. etc. in come. War. 37. H. 8. penès S. Archer eq. au. f. 9 b.  to be of the the yearly value, over and above all reprises, of iiii. l. xviii. sol. x. d. For the other Chantry was in a chapel of St. James in Hull super Dunsmore (as the Record expresses;) which is that part of the town, situate upon the Hill Westwards from the Church; and founded by 
t Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 2. m. 18.  Mag. Thomas de Morton in 18. E. 3.  
The certificate in 37. H. 8. expressly says he was a Priest, and the word Mag. imports as much; yet in the Licence given to him to amortize lands thereunto; viz. one message, one yard land, and four acres; as also four acres and one road of meadow in Hill Morton aforesaid; it is for a Priest to sing Mass for the good estate of him the said Thomas and Alice his Wife, and Margery their Daughter during their lives; and for their souls when they should departed this world; As also for the souls of Adam de Morton his father, and their ancestors, etc. But it seems, he was a married man, and a professor in some other science.  
The value thereof in 37. H. 8. was certified to 
u M S. penès S. Archer eq. au. f. 9 a.  to be xlvi. s. viij. d.  
In this Lordship of Hill Morton there were also eight messages, and one yard land and a quarter given 
w Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 1. m. 15.  by one William Poyntell, to the hospital of St. john Baptist in Luterworth for the finding of a Chantry Priest, there to sing Mass for the souls of him the said William and his wife (3. E. 3.)  
In the middle isle of this Church are two grave-stones of marble, each of them having small portraitures in brass of a man and a woman, with divers children: on one of them is this Inscription.  
Here lieth Thomas Perkins and Alice and Elizabeth,  
Our Lord save their souls from everlasting death. Amen  
On the other this 
Here lieth Richard Tant and Margaret his wife,  
God bring their souls to everlasting life. Amen.    

Rugby.  
ON the south-west side of this little Rill, which comes from Hill Morton, lies Rugby, bounded with Avon towards the North; but in Doomesday-Book written Rocheberie; Beri● signifying with our ancestors a Court or habitation of note; And Roche a rock or quarry of stone; for such there is westwards from this town about half a mile; and 'tis very like that the ground, whereon the town stands, being high, is of the same condition, though that the quarry lie not very near the surface of the earth; so that then the nature of the soil, may be the occasion of the name. Howbeit in all the elder times since, it is written Rokeby with a K. instead of the Ch.  
In the conquerors time Turchil de Warwick, of whom I have already made mention, was owner 
g doomsday lib.  of it, one Eddulfus (for so he is called in the Conq. Survey) then holding it of him; it being then certified to contain two hides and a half: the posterity of which Eddulfus continued possessed thereof, holding 
h Testa de Nevil.  it by half a knight's Fee of the said Turchill's, Heirs, till it went away with a Daughter and Heir in Edw. the first his time, as the descent will show.  

Eddulfus, tempore Conquestoris. 

Thurbertus' filius Hadewolfi. 

Henricus de Rokeby. 

Henricus de Rokeby Annabilla. 

Ranulphus de Rokeby 

Annabilla filia & haeres, uxor. Joh. Goband militis.             
But Thurbert, the son of this Eddulfus, is sometimes 
i Reg. de Cumba (scilicet Vitel. A. 1) f. 39 a.  called Thurbertus filius Hadelwolfi de Bilneja; for it seems he had also a Seat at Bilney, (now called Binley) and sometimes 
k Ex autogr. penès S. Archer mil.  Thurbertus de Rochebe; and was a notable benefactor to the Monks of comb, giving 
l Regist. de Cumba, f. 39 a.  a large precinct of his land in Bilney, adjoining to Smite, (within which Smite the monastery was founded) the lands being expressed by boundaryes after the ancient manner; which grant was ratified 
a Reg. de Cumba [scil. Vitel. a. 1.] f. 40. b.  by Henry son to the same Thurbert, who calls himself Henricus de Rokeby filius Thurberti de Bilney; adding to his father's gift the Mill of Bilney, and some other land: for the better assurance whereof, Henry de Arderne, grandson to Turchill, confirms 
b Ib. f. 41. a.  the grant, though that, with a great part also of his inheritance, was taken away by the conqueror, or King H. 1. and given to the Earl of Warwick (as I think) before that time, which was in the reign of K. Steph. Roger Earl of Warwick being a witness 
* Ib.  thereunto: for Earl William (son of Roger) adds his Charter 
e Ib. ●. 39 a.  of confirmation to them all, which needed not, had he not been possessed of Arden's lands.  
Here was a little Castle at Rokeby, which stood about a furlong from the Church Northwards; as is to be seen by the banks of earth, and part of the moat, yet remaining. I am of opinion, that this was one of those Castles which were built in King Stephen's time; for fearing the coming of the Empress (as saith mine 
d Io. Tinemutensis hist. aurea Ms in Bibls. Bodl. lib. 19 c. 42.  Author) concessit ut quilibet procorum suorum munitionem, seu castrum, in proprio fundo facere posset; Almost all which were demolished 
e R. Hoved: f. 281. b. n. 20.  by the command of K. H. 2. about the third year of his reign. And besides the probability thereof, the Inhabitants have it by tradition, that it was Sir Henry Rokebye's castle.  
This 
f Car. 19 H. 3. m. 6.  Henry de Rokeby was a benefactor to the abbey of Pipwell in Northamptonshire, as appears by what he gave in 
g Regist. de Pipwell, f. 39 a.  Rokeby, where the Monks of Pipwell had a grange. He also gave 
h Reg. Ab. de Leic. in Bibls: Ca●●on: ●. 7. a.  all the land which he had in Holme, to the Canons of Leicester (whereof I have already spoke) for the advouson of the chapel of Rokeby, which was a member of Clifton, and belonging to that abbey: touching which chapel there was a 
i Plac. de T. Mich. 2 Ioh● rot. 26. in dorso.  suit betwixt the said Henry, and the Abbot of Leicester in the 2. year of K. John; and 
k Reg. de Cumba, ●. 41. b.  bequeathing his body to be buried at comb, therewith gave the yearly rent of half a mark of silver, issuing out of the Mill of Aston (juxta Bermingham) in this County; which Henry had issue 
l Reg. de Cumba, f. 40. b.  Henry, who consumed all the grants to that abbey made by his grandfather and father, adding 
m Ib. f. 46. b.  something from himself in Bilney. But it seems that the difference concerning the advouson of the chapel of Rokeby ended not till this time: For by a 
n Oct. Mich. 5. H. 3.  fine levied 5. H. 3. betwixt Henry Rokeby and the Abbot of Leicester, it was concluded, that the said Henry and his heirs, should exhibit a fit Clerk to the same Abbot and his successors, whom they might present to the Bishop; which Clerk should pay to them yearly, the ancient and due pension, that the abbey of Leicester had wont to receive out of the said chapel of Rokeby in right of their Church of Clifton: And to perfect this agreement, the said Henry gave to that abbey for ever, a yard land in Holme.  
This Henry was a Knight; for so by his grant 
a Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  under seal he is styled; whereby, with the consent of Ranulph his son and heir, he gave a yard land in Rokeby to the Prior and Monks of Kirby. And in the 39 of H. 3. obtained for himself and his heirs a 
b Cart: 39 H. 3 m. 3.  Charter for a weekly market here every Saturday, and for a Fair yearly, beginning on the Even of St. Laurence, to endure for three days; with Free warren in all his demesn lands in Warwickshire. For the advantage of which market, the Abbot of Combe earnestly moved 
c Regist. de Pipwell, f, 148. b.  the Monks of Pipwell for permission, that they might purchase, or erect a house in Rokeby to receive those Monks of theirs, as they should have occasion to employ thither. Howbeit in 13 E. 1. Annabilla, the Widow of the said Henry, holding this manor in dower, and claiming 
d Rot: de Quo war●  Free warren with a market and fair here; for which she exhibited the Charter of K. H. 3. extended her claim further than that Charter warranted, as it seems: for it was then found, that she challenged liberty to punish the breakers of the Assize of Bread and Ale, whereof being not seized, the Shiriff entered upon the Market, Fair and Free warren for the King. To which last mentioned Henry succeeded Ranulph his son and heir, who died 
e P: T. Hill: 20 E. 1. ro●: 64.  before 20 E. 1. for in the 
f Ex autogr: in bibl: Hatton.  24 of that King's reign, Ralph Basset, son and heir of Simon Basset of Sapcote, granted the custody of Annabil his daughter and heir, with her marriage, to Peter de Leicester Clerk. Which 
g Regist. de Pipwell, f. 39 a.  Annabil was the wife of Sir john Goband Kt. Howbeit Annabil her mother being married 
h Ex autogr: penès Dec: & cap: Lich:  to ......... Mundevill, held Rokeby in dower. 3 E. 2.  
In 1 E. 3. the before specified john Goband, and Annabil his wife, had a Court 
k Esc: 1 E. 3. n. 28.  Leet and other privileges granted to them in this their manor of Rokeby, after which it continued not long in that family; for in 23 E. 3. John the son and heir of Sir john Goband Kt. past 
l Ex autogr: penès Edw: Peto de Chesterton ar. an. 1651.  the inheritance thereof, with the advouson of the Church, to Ralph Lord Stafford, and Sir john Oddingsells Kt. and their heirs. In which grant he makes mention, that the same was settled upon john Brown and Annabil his wife, and upon him the said john Goband, and his heirs, by john charnels Parson of the Church of Swepston in Leicestershire. I suppose that this Annabil married to her second husband the before mentioned john Brown: for 
m Ex evidentiis in Scac: quondam Roberti Catesby attincti.  in 20 E. 3. john Brown is said to be Lord of Rugby, which doubtless was in her right. After which, in 24 E. 3. Sir Thomas charnels Kt. released 
o Autog: in bibl. Hatton  to the said Ralph Lord Stafford all his interest in this manor. And in 
p Autog: in bibl. Hatton  7 R. 2. Nicholas Goband, Rector of the Church of Cley, 
q Autog: in bibl. Hatton  did the like to Hugh Earl Stafford, son of the said Ralph; in consideration whereof he received xl. l. sterling. Which Nicholas Goband sealed with three Crosses crosslets fitchè upon the fesse, to difference him from the principal branch of that family, who bore a plain fesse, and 3. besants in chief.  
The Release of Sir john odingsell's to the said Baron of Stafford I have not seen, Howbeit, there is no question, but that such a thing there was: for in the same 23. year of E. 3. the Lord Stafford, as Patron of the Church, exhibited his Clerk to the Abbot of Leicester; according to the Agreement before expressed.  
This manor continued 
r Esc. 38. H. 6.  in the Family of Stafford till the death of Humphrey Duke of Buckingham in 38. H. 6. but how much longer I have not yet seen: for the next mention I find thereof is, that Ric. 3. an. 1. of his Reign granted 
s Pat. 1. R. 3. p. 3. m. 4.  it to John Lord Dudley, and to the Heirs of his body, in which Patent it appears, that it came to his hands by the death of Margaret Countess of Richmund (who was mother to K. Henry 7.) and that he so gave it to the Lord Dudley for his faithful service in favouring his (usurped) title to the Crown. It should seem that Thomas Lord Stanley (who was Husband to the Countess of Richmund) held it during his life: for I have seen a Grant 
t Autog. in Scac. inter evident. Rob. Catesby.  by the said Lord Dudley dated 1 Aug. 2. R. 3. whereby he makes dilectum consanguineum (for so he calls him) his beloved Kinsman Will. Catesby Esq. Steward thereof, whensoever it should come into his hands, or the possession of his Heirs; and to receive for his yearly Fee ten marks sterling; In which grant it is expressed, that the said Lord Stanley, then had it for that term.  
But I perceive it came again to the house of Stafford, though I have not yet seen how nor when; for immediately upon the attainder of Edward Duke of Buckingham, Henry 8. granted 
u Pat 14. H. 8. p. 1.  it to Sir Gilbert Talboys Kt. and Elizabeth his Wife, and the Heirs of their two bodies; expressing, that it was Edward late Duke of Buckingham's attainted. Which Sir Gilbert and Elizabeth, had issue Elizabeth their Daughter 
w Inscrip. ●umuli apud Warwick.  and Heir wedded to Ambrose Dudley (afterwards Earl of Warwick;) who in 2 Eliz. sold 
x Pat. 2. Eliz. p. 11.  it together with the advowson of the Church to john Wyrley and Dorothy his wife. Which Dorothy died 
y Esc. 28. Eliz.  seized thereof ult. Martii 28. Eliz. Francis her Son and Heir being then 40. years of age.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Church (dedicated to St. Andrew) was valued 
z M S in Scac. penès Remem. R.  at seven marks and a half. And in 26. H. 8. at 
* M S penès Archer eq. aur. 40. b.  xvii. li. nineteen. s. two. d. over and above xx. sol. yearly Pension issuing out of it to the Abb. of Leicester; and ix. sol. vi. d. for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, & temp. Instit.  Abb. de Leic. ad nominationem Henrici de Rokeby milit. secundùm tenorem cyrographi inter ipsos. 

Ex ipso autog. penès Dec. & Cap. Leich.  Alex. de Rokeby Cleric ... an. 1253. (37. H. 3.)  Annabilla domina de Rokeby. 

Ex autog. Ib.  Rog. Capellanus, ... an. 1291. (19 E. 1.)  D. Rad. Basset ratione custodiae haeredis de Rokeby. 

Ex autog. Ib.  ......................  D. Petrus de Leycest. 

Langt. f. 6. a.  Rob. de Halughton Pbr. iiii. Non. julii an. 1301.  Annabilla de Mū●●vile D. de Rokeby 

Ib. ●. 37. a.  Ric. de Toucestre accolitus, xii. Kl. Dec. an. 1313.  joh. Gobant. 
Radulphus Gobant Cleric. ... an. 1313. 
Autog. penès D. ●. & Cap. Leich.   Abb. & conv. Leic. ad nominationem joh. Goband. D. de Rokeby. 
joh. Falconarius .... an. 1314. 
Autog. Ib.   Abb. & C. de Leic. ad nominationem D. joh. Goband mil. D. de Rokeby. 
Ric. de Walton Pbr. Non● junii an. 1332. 
No●●hb. f. 26. a.   Abb. & conv. Leic. 
Will. de Lyons Pbr. vi. Id. Martii an. 1341. 
Ib. f. 38. b.   joh. Goband. 
Will. le Pyndere Capell, 
Autog. penès Dec. & Cap. Leich.  .... an. 1349. 23. E. 3.  Abb. & C. de Leic. ad denominationem D. Baronis de Stafford. 
Petrus de Bilney C●p. xii. Kl. Aug. an. 1349. 
Northb. f. 49. a.   Abb. & C. de Leic. 
Will. Parker Pbr. iii. Kl. Sept an. 1361. 
Street. f. 9 a.   Abb. & C. de Leic. ad nominationem D. Rad. Comitis Staff. 
Rog. Geffen Pbr. xiii. Kl. jan. an. 1361. 
Ib. f. 10. b.   Abb. & C. de Leic. 
Will. de Langton Cler. xi. Kl. Sept. an. 1375. 
Ib. f. 22. b.   Abb. & C. de Leic. ad nominationem Comitis Staff. 
joh. Baron Pbr. Id. jan. an. 1376. 
Ib. ●. 23. b.   Abb. & C. de Leic. ad nominationem Comitis Staff. 
Ric. de Hesell Pbr. iii. Apr. an. 1384. 
Ib. f. 31. b.   Abb. & C. de Leic. 
Thom. Thurston Cap. nineteen. Apr. an. 1416. 
Bull. f. 2. b.   Abb. & C. de Leic. 
joh. Stones Cap. iii. Aug. an. 1454. 
Bowl. f. 20. b.   Abb. & C. de Leic. 
Will. Melder Cap. penult. Aug. a●● 1507. 
Bl. f. 5. a.   Abb. & C. de Leic. 
joh. Swalle. xxi. Martii an. 1527. 
Ib. f. 12. b.   Rog. Martin civis & Alderm. Lond. & alii ratione concess. Ambr. Dudley mil. & D. Eliz. Talboys uxoris ejus filiae & haeredis Gilb. Talboys milit. 
Anth. Blake Cler. seven. junii an. 1558. (4. & 5. Ph. & M.) 
Samps. & B. f. 11. a.   joh. Wyrley sen. ar. Joh. Wyrley jun. gener. & Percivallus Angrome yeoman. 
Edw. Bolton Cleric. ix. Dec. an. 1570. 
●● Bundle incert.   joh. Cotta medicinae D. 
jonathan Grover Cleric. xii. Martii an. 1622. 
Morton bundle. incert.   Geo. Wilcockson de Wolvey in come. War. cleric. & Henr. Clerk de Rugby gen. ex concess. Humf. Burneby de Rugby ar. 
William. Wilcockson Cleric. xxviii. Maii an. 1627. 
Ib.     

Bilton.  
SOuthwards from Rugby stands Bilton, which was 
a doomsday lib.  the freehold of one Ulwinus before the Norman invasion. And in the Conq. Survey 
b Ibid.  certified to contain five hides; whereof all, except one virgate, were then possessed by Roger de Montgomerie, Earl of Arundel and Shrewsbury (of which Earl I shall speak more largely when I come to Wolston) that virgate belonging to Turchill de Warwick. In the certificate of what Earl Roger held, it is written Beltone; but in the other of Turchill's lands Bentone, mistaking, as I suppose, the u for an n. in regard it was there written Beutone, the l. being changed for the u. according to the ordinary pronunciation of many words amongst the vulgar; as in Lalleford (the very next town) which is usually called Lauford; and of latter times so written.  

Hingant, sive Ingald. 

Walterus fill. Ingaldi tempore regis Steph.- Maria 

Beatrix sepulta in cimiterio de Pipwell.       

Galfridus de craft. 

Robertus de craft.  
Rogerus de craft.     

Rogerus de craft.- Beatrix sepulta in cimiterio de Pipwell. 

Rogerus de craft 1 H. 3. 25. H. 3. 

Rogerus de craft.  
Will. 
q Rot. fin. 34. H. 3. in. 2.  de charnels 34. H. 3.- Beatrix 
r Rot. fin. 34. H. 3. in. 2.  relicta 34. H. 3. 

Nich. de charnels. 

Georgius de charnels.- Lucia relicta 13. E. 2. 

Nich. de charnels. 

Thomas de charnels. 

Laurentius Trussell.- Matildis filia & haeres. 


s Pl. apud Cest. 3. H. 4. m. 3. in dorso.  Gulielmus Trussell miles. 


t Esc. 22. H 7. Salop.  Tho. Trussel. 


u Esc. 22. H 7. Salop.  Will. Trussel miles. 


w Esc. 22. H 7. Salop.  Edwardus Trussel obiit x. Junii 14. H. 7. 


x Esc. 22. H 7. Salop.  Joh. Trussel obiit 20 Dec. 15. H. 7.  

y Pat. 22. H. 7. p. 3.  Joh. Vere Comes Oxonii.- Eliz. 
z Esc. 22. H 7. Salop.  soror & haeres, aetat 10. an. 22 H. 7.                           
In K. Steph. time Walterus 
a Regist. de Pipwell. f. 54. a.  fill. Hingan, or Ingaldi 
* Cart. 19 H. 3. m. 6. per Inspex●  being owner of this place, was a great benefactor to the monastery of Pipwell (in Northamptonshire) for he gave 
b Ib.  them a large portion in Bilton; which in his grant is set forth by boundaryes; viz. in breadth from the outmost limits of Dunchurch to the old Morewey (anciently leading from Hill-Morton towards Warwick) and in length from the end of that way to ● little rill of water, called Reynesbroc, exceping only the lands belonging to the Church of Bilton lying within that precinct: And because half the Lordship of Belton was the dowry of Marie the wife of this Walter, she, for her confirmation thereof, had a gold Ring and a palfrey given to her by the Abbot; which Walter left one only daughter his 
c Regist. de Pipw. f. 54. b. & 55. a.  heir named, Beatrix, who brought this Lordship in marriage to Roger the son of Geffrey de Craft (owner of craft in Leicester-shire, whereof he took his name) and confirmed 
d Ib.  the gift of his Father in Law, as he acknowledges he promised to do, the very day when he married the said Beatrix, standing before the door of the monastery, in the presence of Geffrey his Father, Robert his Brother, and divers others: And afterwards, upon the burial of the same Beatrix in the churchyard at Pipwell, with Roger his son and heir, gave also to those Monks for the health of her soul xi. selions of land, and a piece of meadow in Bilton: which Roger (the second) following the steps of his ancestors in bounty to that abbey, ratified 
e Ib. f. 73. ●  all that his Grandfather, viz. Walterus fill. Hingan gave; and for the better assuring thereof levied a fine 
* Ib. f. 73. b.  thereupon at Westm. on the Eve of St. Peter and Paul 7. R. 1. adding of his own gift common of pasture in Bilton for three hundred Ewes, twelve cows and a Bull, five Sows and a Boar with their Pigs, sixteen Oxen, and six young Beasts; and fuel in Bilton-moore, as much as should be necessary for the expense of the Monks in their grange at Bilton: which grange hath been usually called 
f Ib. f. 39 b.  Dunchurch grange, in regard that the lands belonging thereto, did lie in the fields of Dunchurch and Bilton; but it is 
g Ib.  situate in part of Bilton.  
This last Roger was in arms against K. John (towards the end of his reign) at that time, when 
h M. Paris. p. 254.37.  Robert Fitzwalter, (a great Baron,) was made Princeps militiae, id est, the general: for the better carrying on of which work, the people attributed to him the title of Mareschallus excercitus Dei & Ecclesiae, but this enterprise not thriving, it was called a Rebellion, and those that had a hand therein were glad to seek for mercy; amongst which this Roger was one; who, by the favour of K. H. 3. (son of K. John) upon returning to his allegiance, had his lands that were seized on for that insurrection, restored 
i Pat. 1. H. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  to him again; which Roger (for it might be he) was living in 20. and 25. H. 3. for I find him charged 
k Testa de Nevil.  in both those years for a Kts. see in Bilton. Howbeit, after that; viz. in 
l Testa de Nevil.  36 H. 3. (upon collection of the aid for the King's transfretation into Gascoigne) Roger de craft answered for a Kts. fee in this place: but I suppose that this was the third Roger; for 'tis not like that the other could then be alive.  
It doth not appear to me, clearly, how Bilton went from this line of craft; but Charnels was the next that, I find, possessed it, and if I may take my liberty to guess, I shall suppose, that it was by a Daughter of craft.  
About the beginning of Edw. 1. time, Nicholas Charnels Kt. entailed 
m Regist. Cart. S. Joh. Ihrlm. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 137. b  this and other Lordships in Leicester-shire on his son George and the heirs male of his body, and for default of such issue on Sir William charnels Kt. brother of the said Sir Nicholas, with divers other remainders. In which family of charnels it continued till the beginning of R. 2. time; and then by Maude, daughter and heir of Thomas charnels, came to Trussell.  
Of the before specified Nicholas, I find, that being in that Rebellion with the Barons against K. H. 3. (so happily crushed in 49 of his reign) he was of the retinue 
n Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 18.  to Hamon strange (a great man towards the coast of Wales, and one of the most active 
o Matth. Westm. in an. 1264, & 1265.  of those Barons) but afterwards, through the King's mercy, received his pardon 
p Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 18.  for that offence: And, in the beginning of E. 1. time, had the trust (amongst other men of note in this County) to be constituted one of the Justices of Goal-delivery; for so I find him recorded in an. 2. 
q Pat. 2. E. 2. in dorso.  3. 
r Pat. 3. E. 2. m. 28. . 6. 
s Pat. 6. E. 2. m. 13.  ● & 8. 
t Pat. 8. E. 2. in dorso. . E. 1. Which Nicholas left issue George, who, amongst divers other men of valour in that time, had summons 
u Claus. 29 E. 1. in dorso, m. 13  to be at Barwick upon tweed upon the feast day of the Nativity of St. john Baptist, 29 E. 1. sufficiently furnished with Horse and Arms to attend the King in his expedition against the Scots. Which George, by a fine levied Octab: Trin: 2 E. 2. entailed this manor, with the advouson of the Church, upon (his son) Nicholas Charnels and Joan his wife, and the heirs of the same Nicholas by her the said Joan; reserving unto himself first an estate for life therein: and was one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament of 6. E. 2. but after that time he lived not long: for in 13. E. 2. Lucia his widow held 
x Ex autog: penès, D●●: & Cap. Lichf.  this Lordship in dower. To whom succeeded Nicholas his son, of whom I find, that in 18 E. 2. he was joined 
y Pat. 18. E. 2. p. 2. m. 38.  with Roger lafoy Zouch for the choosing of xxx Hobelers and lx Archers, in the Counties of Warr. and Le●c. for an expedition into Gascoine. In 13 E. 3. one 
z Claus: 13 E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 43.  of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster. In 
a Rot. Fr. 20 E. 3. in dorso, m. 14  20 E. 3. of the retinue to Thomas Hatfield then Bp. of Duresme in the French expedition (which B. was the 
b Godwin de praesul. p. 132, 133  Founder of Duresme-Colledge in Oxford, and Duresme-House in London.) In 30 E. 3. 
c Pat. 30. E. 3. parte 3. in dorso, m. 17.  assigned one of the Justices in this County for putting the statute of Labourers in execution; And that he had issue Thomas, and he 
d Claus: 1. R. 2. m. 19  Maud a daughter and heir, wedded to Laurence Trussell of Cublesdon in Staffordshire, by which means this Lordship, with divers manors also in Leicestershire, divolved to that family: but was not enjoyed without great suits: for 
e Ib.  john charnels of Be●worth, in this County, (combining with one john Martial Parson of the Church of Swepston in Leicestershire, who had been a feoffee in trust for those lands) intruded himself into the possession of a large part thereof, obtaining a Charter 
f Cart. 38. E. 3. n. 20.  of Free-warren in this manor of Bilton to himself and his heirs: And, for the better effecting of his purpose, deduced his pretended title from the King; alleging, that Edw. Prince of Wales (Father to the King) died seized of it, having been enfeoffed thereof by the said john charnels: And, the better to carry on his design, caused an Inquisition 
g Claus: 1. R. 2. m. 19  to be taken after the death of the said Prince, whereby it was found accordingly: so that after much suit, in the latter end of E. 3. time, exhibiting a Petition in Parliament, 1 R. 2. the K. directed his Precept to the Judges of the Common Pleas to do her right therein; whereupon (it seems) she recovered it: for in 
h Fin. levat. Oct. Trin. 9 R. ●.  9 R. 2. she, with Laurence Trussell her husband, demised it to Sir Ralph Ferrer Kt. to hold during his life, paying a Rose only at the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Baptist yearly.  
After which it continued in the line of Trussel, till the beginning of H. 8. time: (for though I find in the Institutions of 10. and 14. H. 4. that Sir Robert Lytton Kt. as Lord of the manor, presented to the Rectory, I conceive it to be an estate to him in trust only; because, neither before nor after that time, is there any mention of him otherwise) and then by Eliz. daughter of Edward, but sister and heir to her brother John, it came to the Earls of Oxford: for in 22 H. 7. the K. 
i Pat. 22. H. 7. p. 3. m● ●●  granted to John E. of Oxford, and to john Vere Nephew of the same Earl, the wardship and marriage of the said Eliz: to the intent (as the Record saith) that she should be married to the said john Vere, who was then servant to the King, and next heir male to the abovesaid Earl.  
Of which Trussells, whose seat was at Aylmesthorpe in Leicestershire (which they also had by charnels heir) I have only added the descent, that the succession of this Lordship may be the better illustrated; for in Warwickshire they had no employment of note. But by Edward Earl of Oxford, towards the latter end of Qu. Eliz. reign, was it sold unto john Shugborough Esq then one of the six Clerks in Chancery; which John died 
l Esc. 42, Eliz.  seized thereof in 42 Eliz. leaving Henry his son and heir, of whom Edward Boughton of Lawford Esq (having those lands in Bilton sometime belonging to Pipwell-Abby, which after the dissolution were obtained by his Grandfather) purchased it about the beginning of King James his reign; and procured afterwards a 
m Pat. 18. Jac.  Charter of Free-warren to him and his heirs therein; which Edward disposed thereof to Thomas Boughton his second son, who now, scil. anno 1640. maketh his residence here.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Mark) was in a. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
n Cod. MS in Scac.  at ix marks; but in 
o Cod. MS penès S. Archer, mil. f. 40. b.  26 H. 8. at xuj l. xs. vi d. the Procurations and Synodals then 
p Ib.  being ix s. vi d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Instit.  
Thomas de Leycestria rector Eccls. de Beaulton. a. 1308. 7 E. 2. 
Regist. de Pipwell, f. 8. b.   Nich. de Charnels. 
joh. de charnels, 
Northb. f. 4. a.  filius D. Georgii de charnels, 8. Kl. julii, a. 1322. (16. E. 2.)  D. Lucia quondam uxor D. Georgii de charnels. 
Ric. des asps, 
Ib. f. 17. a.  xii. Kal. julii, a. 1322. (16. E. 2.)  Nich. de Charnels miles. 
Gilb. de Sutton accolitus. Three Non. Sept. a. 1349. (23. E. 3.) 
Ib. f. 50. a.   Laur. Trussell ar. D. de Beaulton & Matildis ux. ejus, patroni. 
Ric. de Wodeman Pbr. xv. Martii, a. 1390. (14. R. 2.) 
Sk. f. 6. a.   D. Rob. Lytton miles D. de Beulton. 
joh. Wyllye Cap. xx. Sept. an. 1409. (10. H. 4.) 
Burgh. f. 23. b.   Rob. Lynton miles. D. de Bylton. 
joh. Redyman Cap ... Martii, 
Ib. f. 34. b.  a. 1413. (14. H. 4.)  D. Will. Trussell miles. 
Thom. Rygby Diac. 14. Aug. a. 1429. (7. H. 6) 
Heyw. f. 23. a.   D. Will. Trussell miles. 
joh. Woburn Pbr. xxvi. Apr. a. 1444. (22. H. 6.) 
Ib. f. 42. b.   D. Will. Trussell miles. 
joh. Worsley Pbr. nineteen. Martii, 
Ib. f. 44. a.  a. 1445. (24. H. 6.)  joh. Veer Co. Oxon. ratione maritagii Eliz. filiae & heredis Edwardi Trussell. 
Magr. Will. Base, 
Bl. f. 13. b.  xxix. julii, a. 1527. (19 H. 8.)  Alicia Worcester 
Rob. Dypsi●●l●r. 16. jan. an. 
Samps. ●   de Bylton vidua ratione dimiss. Joh. Co. Oxon. 

B. f. 11. b.  1558. (1 Eliz.)  Alicia Worcester vidua ratione ut supra. 

Ib. f. 12. b.  D. Thomas Shapman cler. 6. Apr. an. 1559. 1. Eliz.  Will. Randall firmarius manerii de Bylton. 

Ib. f. 44. a.  Edmundus Enos, x. Dec. an. 1570.  Will. Replingham de Harborow-magna generosus, ratione dimiss. Co. Oxon. 

Morton. Bundle. incert.  joh. Enewes in art. baccal. 18. Maii, an. 1621.    

Church-Lawford.  
WEstward from Bilton, and near the bank of Avon, stands Church-Lawford, (within which Parish is likewise the Village of Long-Lawford, lying somewhat higher upon the same River.) In the Conq. time it was rated 
a doomsday lib.  for 5 hides, and then held by one Rainaldus of Roger Earl of Arundel and Shrewsbury, but written Leileford. The lands of which Roger, in these parts, came afterwards to the family of D' Albany. But in H. 2. time, Roger Hayrun was Lord 
b Reg. de Cumba, f. 59 b. & 65. a.  of this place, in whose male line it continued till E. 2. time, held 
c Testa de Nevil.  of the heirs of the said Earl of Arundel: So that, 'tis without doubt, that this Roger Hayrun, or his Father, was first enfeoffed thereof by one of those Earls. And it may be that William Hayrun, who lived in the beginning of K. Steph. time, was 
d Rot. Pip. 5 Steph.  Father of the same Roger.  
Of this family there were there 3 Rogers successively, all Benefactors 
e Reg. de Cumba, f. 59 a.  to the Monastery of comb; whose grants john Fitz-Alan, chief Lord of the Fee (by descent from D' Albany) confirmed 
f Ib. 61. a. . The last whereof gave 
g Reg. de Pipw. f. 11. a. & f. 39 a.  a piece of waste ground called Bromehill, lying also within this Lordship, to the abbey of Pipwell, with a younger son, who was admitted Monk of that house, upon which those Monks built 
h Ib.  a sheepcote, and planted trees, it being thenceforth called Marham. As also 
i Ib. 39 a.  his water-mill here, with the suit of the town, and their heirs, thereto, together with the seat of a windmill: and 
k Reg. de Cumba, f. 59 b.  bequeathed his body to be buried in the abbey of comb, thereupon giving to the Monks in pure and perpetual alms, certain lands of good value. After which, Agnes his widow, desiring also sepulture there, gave 
l Ib. f. 61. a.  all her goods, movable and unmovable, with her body, to that Religious House. But in 36 H. 3. Will. de Waver is styled 
a F●n. levat. 36 H. 3.  Dominus de Lalleford (in right of Juliana his wife, questionless; for she is called 
b Reg. de Cumba.  haeres Rogeri Hayrun) so also 
c Autogr. in bibl. Hatton.  in 3 E. 1. but how this comes to pass, Roger Hayrun having two sons, viz. William and John (as the descent, and what I shall say besides, doth show) I cannot well imagine: both which were Lords of this place successively, but died without issue (William being living 
f Autogr. penès Will. Vicecom. Stafford.  in 56 H. 3. and John in 
g Nom. villarum.  9 E. 2.) leaving two sisters: but 
h Reg. de Pipwell, f. 11. a.  because the inheritance should not be divided, and so diminished, John gave 
i Ib.  the same to Robert, son to his sister Margery. Which Robert was son of William de Newnham (by the said Margery) upon whom the said John, designing him to be his heir, did, by a fine levied craft. Joh. Bapt. 1. E. 2. settle this manor, entailing it upon him the said Robert and Eliz. his wife, daughter to one Thomas Boydin of Stretton, and to the heirs of the same Robert begotten on the said Elizabeth; and for default of such issue, to Nicholas brother to the said Robert, with divers other remainders: so that Robert coming thus to the estate, was thereupon called Robertus de Lalleford: howbeit when John died, I (certainly) find not.  
It seems that this Robert de Lalleford became a man of note in his time; for in 14 E. 3. he was one of the 
l Claus. 14. E. 3. p. 1. in dorso. m. 26.  Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held: but died before the 20 E. 3. for in 
m Autog. penès W. V●c. Staff.  that year John his son and heir released to john Whitwell all his right in this manor during Whitwell's life. Which John died without issue, so that 
n Autog. penès W. V●c. Staff.  William his brother became thereupon heir; who in 35 E. 3. granted 
o Autog. penès W. V●c. Staff.  it to Walter whythors and Isabella his wife, and to the heirs of Wal●er.  

Will. Hayrun. 5 Steph. 

Rogerus Hayrun. temp. H. 2. 

Rog. Hayrun. 1 Joh. 

Rogerus Hayrun. 36 H. 3. 

... monachus apud Pipwell.  
... filia.  
Margeria uxor W. de Neunham. 

Robertus dictus de Lalleford. 14 E. 2. 35 E. 3. 

Joh. fill. & haeres, obiit sine prole.  
Will. obiit sine prole.      
Will. Hayrun, fill. & haeres 56 H. 3. obiit sine prole.  
Joh. hair. 9 E. 2. obiit sine prole.           
From whom descended Sir Ralph whythors Kt. who granted 
p Ib.  it to certain feoffees and their heirs; which feoffees passed their title therein to Henry Earl of Derby, Guy de M●ne Keeper of the King's Privy Seal, Sir Henry Green Knight, Sir john Bagot Kt, and others (all great men in those days) and their heirs; their grant 
q Ib.  bearing date at Bathkynton, in this County, the monday after the feast day of St. Dunstan. 19 R. 2.  
What chopping there was with it for the space of xxvi years ensuing, appears not to me: but in 2 H. 6. I find, that Nicholas Parker of Thornbury (in Gloucestershire) a servant to Humphrey Earl Stafford, passed it to the said Earl and his heirs: whence I guess, that all these feoffments last mentioned were but in trust, in those turbulent times, for this family of Stafford: In which line it continued till the attainder of Edward Duke of Buck. (13 H. 8.) and by that means coming to the Crown, the K. by his Letters Patents, bearing date 29 Martii the same year, granted 
s Pat. 13. H. 8. parte 3 a.  it to Thomas Marquess Dorset for life; and afterwards, by the like Letters Patents, bearing date 27. Junii 15. of his reign to 
t Pat. 15. H. 8. p. 1.  the said Thomas and to the heirs male of his body.  
But I suppose that it came to the Crown, 1. Mariae, by the attainder of Henry D. of Suffolk, Son to the same Thomas.  
For in the next year the Qu. granted Licence 
u Pat. 1. 2● Pb. & M. p. 7.  to ... bailie for aliening thereof unto Thomas Leigh Alderman of London, and his Heirs. (Of whom I shall speak more when I come to Stonley) After which, it was in xi. Eliz. settled 
w Lib. 3. cedularum.  by him on Alice his wife during her life, the remainder to William Leigh his younger son, and the heirs male of his body; whose grandchild Francis Lord Dunsmore, of whom I shall make further mention in Neunham-R●gis, doth now (scil. an. 1640.) enjoy it.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Church (dedicated to saint .....) was valued 
x Cod. M S. in Scac.  at x. marks; and in 26. H. 8. at 
y Cod M S. penes S.A. eq. aur. f. 41. a.  xili. xv. sol. iiii. d. the procurations and synodals then issuing out of it being viij. sol.  
The Patronage of this Church was anciently in the Abbot and Covent of St. Peter's supper Dinam in France, in respect of the Priory of Wolfrichston (now Wolston) in this County, (a Cell thereto belonging:) but afterwards in the Prior and Covent of Carthusians near Coventre, as by the Institutions may be seen; and as I shall have occasion, when I come to Wolston, more particularly to manifest: yet never appropriated to either of those religious houses.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Instit.  Procurator Abb. & conu. S. Petri super Dinam 

Langt. f. 6. a●  D. joh. de Berevill Pbr. in Festo S. Barnab. Apostoli an. 1300.  Idem procurator. 

Ib.  Thom. le Breton Cleric. ix. Kl. jan. an. praed.  D. Rex. ratione temporal. Abb. S. Petr. super Dinam in manu sua existentium. 

Nort●b. f. 20. a.  Petru● de Medburne accolitus, vi. Id. Dec. an. 1325.  Procurator Abb. & conu. S. Petri super Dinam 

Ib. f. 21. a.  Rob. le Venour Capell, vi. Kl. jan. an. 1326.  Procurator Abb. & conu. S. Petri super Dinam 

Ib. f. 23. b.  Rog. de Boyvile Cap. iii. Non. Aug. an. 1330.  Edw. R. Angl. ratione temporal. Priorat. de Wolfrichston in manu sua existen. 

Ib. sol. 32. a.  joh. de Weston accol. pridie Non. Dec. an. 1337.  D. Rex hac vice. 

S●●et. f. 22. b.  joh. Grene Pbr. xv. Kl. Dec. an. 1357.  D. Rex (&c.) 

Ib. f. 31. a.  Will. de Swafeld Cler. iiii. Febr. an. 1383.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae ordinis Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Burgh. f. 20. a.  Will. Penreth Cler. xxi. Apr. an. 1408.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae ordinis Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Ib. f. 21. a.  Will. Penreth accol. Seven. Oct. an. 1408.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae ordinis Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Bull. f. 5. a.  Gregorius Neuport decret. bacc. 7. Sept. an. 1416.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae ordinis Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Heyw. f. 6. b.  Rob. help Pbr. xuj. Oct. an. 1421.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae ordinis Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Ib. f. 17. b.  Nich Bolton, xxi. Martii an. 1425.  Id. Pr. & C. 
joh. Norton in decretis bacc. x. Febr. an. 1452. 
●owl. ●. 3. ●   Id. Pr. & C. 
D. Thomas Walker, 
Bl. f. 5. a.  ix. Apr. an. 1508.  Id. Pr. & C. 
Mag. Rog Carleton, .... an. 1534. 
Cod. M S. penès S. Archer ca au●. f. 41. a.   joh. Bradburne hac vice ratione concess. Pr. & conu. Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Mag. Rob. Baytt in sacra theol. bacc. three jan. an. 1546 
Samps. f. 42. a.   Tho. Leigh miles, Maior modernus Civitatis London. 
Humfr. Bate in art. baccal. vi. Febr. an. 1559. 
Samps. & B. f. 12. b.   Tho. Leigh miles. 
William. Bolton Cler. x. Aug. an. 1567. 
Ib. f. 42. b.   Chr. Hoddesden Gener. hac vice patronus, ex concessione Will. Leigh militis. 
joh. Sclater in art. Mag. xviii. Maii an. 1612. 
Neale. Bundle. A.     

Long-Lawford.  
THis place (as I have said) is in the Parish of Church-Lawford.  
In the Conq. time Geffrey Wirce (of whom I am to speak in Monkskirby) possessed it; and, in the xii. year of that King's reign gave 
a Autogr. in bibl. Coton.  to the Monastery of St. Nicholas at Anglers in France, amongst other things, two parts of the tithes of Corn and cattle, and the whole tithe of the Wool and Cheese, arising within the Precincts thereof, which were received by the Prior and Covent of Monkskirby before mentioned. In that Grant it is written Lellevort, but in the Conq. Survey, where the same Geffrey is certified to hold five hides here, Lelleford; The addition of the first Syllable long, being of later times used to distinguish it from the other, which we now call Church Lawford; and doubtless, was put thereto in respect that it lies not so round together as many other towns do.  
That Nigellus de Albany, Progenitor to the family of Mowbray, became possessed of all wirce his lands is apparent: (whereof I shall speak more largely, when I come to Monkskirby) which Nigellus, or Roger his Son (who assumed the name of Mowbray) enfeoft Robert de Stutville thereof: for I find that the said Robert, about the beginning of H. 2. time, passed 
b Autogr. in officio Arm●rum●  it to john de Stuteville his younger brother; who, for the health of his own soul, and of the souls of his father and mother, Robert his brother, both their children's souls; as also the souls of K. Henry 2. and his Queen, bestowed 
c Reg. de Pipw. f. 119. a.  it on the Monks of Pipwell.  
Within the Precinct of this Lordship was 
d Ib. 37. a.  a certain Spynney called Black-thyrne, whereupon those Monks built a Corn-Mill, and a Fulling-Mill; which grants were 
e Ib. f. 119. b.  in the beginning of H. 2. time: for by the said john de Stutevile's confirmation, he ratified it unto the Monks, by the name of Thyrne-Mill, with the Floodgates and dam to the same height and breadth, as it was that year in which the said K. Henry returned from Tholose, viz. the vi. year of his reign. All which were confirmed by William 
f Ib. 121. a.  the son of the said Robert de Stotevile, 
g Ib. f. 120. a.  John and 
h Ib. f. 121. a.  Roger sons of the said John, and by 
a Ib. f. 123. a.  Roger de Mowbray, chief Lord of the Fee; as also by 
b Ib. f. 133. b.  Roger Pantolfe nephew and heir to Roger de Stutevile; betwixt which Roger and the monks of Pipwell there were two agreements concerning Common in the Moor of Long-Lawford, digging of Turf for fuel, and likewise about fishing in the River of Avon; one of these bearing date in 
c Ib. f. 134. b.  xi. Joh. and the 
d Ib. f. 134. b.  other 3. H. 3. as are to be seen at large in the Leiger-Book of that Monastery.  
In 
e Cart. 11. E. 1. an. 33.  11. E. 1. the Monks of Pipwell had Free warren (inter alia) granted to them in this Lalleford. But there is little else of moment that I have met with concerning this place, till after the dissolution of the Monasteries; howbeit then, viz. in 
f P●t. 33. H. 8. parte 6.  33 H. 8. did the K. Grant, (amongst other things) to Edward Boughton Esq. and his heirs, the grange of Long-Lawford, Thyrn-Mill, and divers other lands there, which were belonging to Pipwell-Abby. And in 
g Pat. 7. E. 6. parte 10  7 E. 6. the manor unto one john Green of the City of Westminster, and Ralph Hall of London Scrivener, and their heirs: which John in 1 Mariae past 
h Pat. 1 M. part 14.  away his right therein unto Elizabeth Boughton. But I suppose that Hall's part came shortly after to one Thomas Wightman: for in 4 Eliz. the said Thomas granted 
i Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 9  it, by the name of the manor of Lawford, which belonged to the Monks of Pipwell, unto Sir Thomas Leigh Kt. and Dame Alice his wife: which Sir Thomas died 
k Lib. 3. cedular.  seized thereof; and at this day Francis Lord Dunsmore, his great grandchild, (by Sir William Leigh a younger son) enjoys it, viz. an. 1640.  
I have now done with Long Lawford.  
There is in this Parish of Church-Lawford a place called the Stude, situate upon Dunsmore-heath, where was anciently a chapel: which, with divers Churches and other things, became appropriate 
l Rot. Rog. Meyland quondam Episc. cou. & Lich. m. 4.  to the Priory of Coventre in the year of our Lord 1260. (44 H. 3.) and as appears by the Grant 
n Pat. de an. 1. & 2. Ph. & M. p. 1.  of K. Philip and Mary an. 1. & 2. of their reign, was an enclosed grove; but stands from the town about a mile South-west.   

Wolston.  
FOllowing the stream of Avon, the next place I come to is Wolston, which is a large Parish, and contains sundry villages and hamlets: viz. Merston, Stretton upon Dunsmore, and Prinsthorpe, on the same side the River; with Brandon and Bretford on the other.  
In the Conq. days Earl Roger held it by Rainaldus his under-tenant; it being then certified 
o doomsday lib.  to contain five hides and one virgate of land: but in the general Survey written is Uluricetone in one place, and Uluestone in another, all under the title of Terra Rogerii Comitis (at which time there was a Church) and had its appellation originally from some ancient possessor thereof in the Saxons time, Wulfricus being a name usual in those days; from whence it hath anciently been written Wulfricheston and Wolfrichston, though by contraction it be now called Wolston.  
This Rogerius Comes, before mentioned, is he who was surnamed the Montegomerico by our old Historians, being one 
p Gesta. Will. ducis Norm. p. 197. A.  of the chief counsellors to William Duke of Normandy for his expedition into England; and, to second his advice, adventured 
q W. Gemet. p. 311. C.  himself in the battle against K. Harold, in which the Duke was victor; whereupon, as a reward for his fidelity and service, he 
r Ord. Vital. Eccls. hist. p. 522, B.  had, first the City of Chichester and Castle of Arundel; and afterwards the earldom of Shrewsbury bestowed upon him by the Conq. And, by him, or one of his sons, do I conclude, that Alanus filius Fladaldi, (progenitor to that great family of Fitz Alan) became enf●oft of this Lordship: for; that he had to do here, I have seen good authority, 
s Regist. de Burton fol. 18. a.  besides the testimony that his descendants, Earls of Arundel, were 
t Testa de Nevil.  superior Lords of the fee.  
From which Alan it divolved to Roger de Fredvill in marriage with Sibilla his wife, whose daughter, 'tis like she was. For I find, that the same Roger and Sibyl 
u Regist. Abb. de Burton f. 18. a.  gave lands out of it to the Monks of Burton (super Trent) in an. 1132. (viz. 33. H. 1.) quas priùs obtulerat domina Adeliza mater Sibillae tempore Nigelli Abbatis, as the leaguer book of that house expresses; but who this domina Adeliza, her mother, was, I cannot yet discover.  
Here was in Wolston a religious House, subordinate to the abbey of St. Peter super Dinam (in the diocese of Sais in France) of which I shall say more anon: resolving now to take notice of the posterity of the said Roger de Frevill and Sibilla, with whom the inheritance of Wolston went, and what I find memorable of them: for the clearer understanding whereof, I have inserted this descent.  

Domina Adeliza 

Rogerus de Frevilla. 33. H. 1.- Sibilla 33. H. 1. 

Hamo Extraneus 1. maritus- Agatha superstes 21. H. 3. 

Rad. Extraneus- Agatha le Strange 

Ric.    
G. de Turvill archidiac. Dublin 21. H. 3.    
Gaufrid. de Thorville. 2. maritus. 

Hamundus de Thurvile 24. H. 3. 

R. Turvile miles ●9. E. 1. & 2. E. 2. 

johan. Turvile 15. E. 2.28. E. 3 

Tho. Thur. vile 19 E. 3. fill. & haeres  
Wil.  
Rob.  
Galfr.    
Rob. le Turvile 9 E. 2.18 E. 2.        
Robert. de Chetwode.- Sibilla. 

Wil de Chetwode. 

Agneta.- W. le Bret. de longa Ichindon 21. E. 1. & 3. E. 2. 

Guil. le Bretun. 12. E. 2.20. E 3.- Avicia 

W. Bretun. miles 45. E. 3.1. R. 2 

Guido Bretun ●. H. 4.          
Rad. de Chetwode.    
Ric. de Frevil.       
This Roger was a benefactor to the Cannons of Kenillworth, by the consent of Sibyl his wife, giving 
w Regist. de Kenillw. p. 56. & p. 70.  them one hide and one virgate of land here. And had issue Richard, Agatha, and Sibyl: which Richard became a benefactor to the monasteries of 
x Pat. 8. H. 6. p. 1. m. 15. per Inspex.  Alcester and Combe in this County; To the first whereof he granted the Church of Pebworth in Gloucester-shire, and to the other; his Mill 
y Regist. de Cumba f. 53. b.  at Merston in this Parish: but had no children, 
z Regist. de Cumba f. 53. b.  it seems, for his Sisters became his heirs: whereof Agatha married to Geffrey Thorvile, and Sibyl to Robert Chetwode; who both, with their husbands, did confirm the gift of Merston-Mill made to the Monks of comb by their Brother Richard. But, forasmuch as the descent from the said Agatha is not so cleared by authority of Record or other evidence, as I could wish; I must, by that light, which I have, point out what I conceive hath most affinity with Truth, which in this and the like uncertainties, is expressed by pricked lines, as in the example may be discerned.  
This Geffrey Turvill (for it may very well be he) gave 
a Regist. ●bb. de Leic. in bibl. Bodl. f. 131.  the chapel of Stockingforth, with certain lands there, to the abbey of Leicester. But the first husband to the said Agatha was Hamon Strange: which Hamon, by his wife's consent, confirmed 
b Regist. de kennel. p. 56.  to the monastery of Kenillworth five virgates of land in Wulfricheston, that Roger Frevill and Sibyl his wife had formerly given thereto; and had issue a daughter named Agatha, who gave 
Regist. de Cumba f. ●2. a.  to the abbey of comb for the health of her soul, and the soul of Richard her son, and the rest of her children certain errable land lying in Wulricheston fields. In which grant she is called Agatha le strange filia Hamonis le strange; but what her husband was I find not.  
In 
d Claus. 24. H. 3. m. 10.  24 H. 3. amongst the Kts. fees which were assigned to Hawys the widow of john Fitz-Alan, in this County, there is mention of one, held of the said John, by Hamon Turvill, and another by the heirs of Ralph strange. Which Hamon (as I guess) was the son of Geffrey Turvile and Agatha; and gave 
e Regist. de Cumba f. 54. a.  lands in Merston within this Parish, to the Monks of Combe.  
This Agatha de Turvill lived to a great age; for I find, that by the procurement of Geffrey Turvill, her son; who was archdeacon of Dublin and the King's Treasurer there, she had a Patent 
f Pat. 21. H. 3 m. 2. Claus 22. H. 3. m. 23.  whereby herself and her heirs were, during her life, freed from suit to the County and Hundred Courts for Wuluerecheston, Merston, and Bretford in this Shire. Which Geffrey being elected 
* Claus. 28. H. 3. m. 8.  Bpp. of Ossorie in that Kingdom, had the royal assent for confirmation thereof. But the next of this line, that I meet withal, as Lord of Wolston, is Sir 
g Ex autog. penès Dec. & Cap. Leic.  Richard Turvile Kt. in 29. E. 1. then one of the Coroners in this County, an 
h St●t Wes●m. Cap. 10.  Office, in those days of great account, and conferred only upon the wisest and discreetest Knights that might best attend thereon: for there is a writ in the Register 
i Fol. 177. b.  Nisi sit miles, whereby it appeareth, that there was a sufficient cause to remove a Coroner chosen, if he were not a Knight, and had not C. sol. Rend of freehold. But I find, that in regard of impotency, 
k Claus. 8. E. 2. m. 28.  he was discharged of that Office, and died the same year, as 'tis like; for in 9 E. 2. was Robert de Turvile certified 
l Nom. Vill.  to be Lord of Wolfricheston, with the members thereto belonging. To which Robert succeeded john de Turvile; who in 19 E. 2. levied 
m Octab. Hill.  a Fine thereof; entailing it on himself and his children by Margaret his wife; but for default thereof, to Thomas Ferrer and his heirs: and left issue 
n Autog. penès S. Archer mil.  Thomas Turvile his son and heir, William, Robert, and Geffrey. Howbeit, after the 34 E. 3. that this Thomas presented to the chapel of Bretford, I find no more mention of these Turviles here.  
Nor further of this place till x. R. 2. that Sir William Wauton Kt. and Dame Ismania his wife, levied a Fine 
a Mense Pasch. 1. R. 2.  thereof to the use of Sir William Bagot Kt. and William Glym, and the heirs of the said Sir William Bagot for ever: by which Fine it appears that there was special warranty against her the said Ismania; whence I guess, that she was Turviles' daughter and heir. Which Sir William Bagot left issue Isabella 
b Ex autog. penès wil Bromley de Baginton ar.  his daughter and heir, wife 
c Ex autog. penès wil Bromley de Baginton ar.  to Thomas Stafford; who in H. 5. time, past 
d Rot. fin. 6. H. 6. m. 8.  it to the Canons of Kenilworth without licence; whereupon, it being seized 
e Rot. fin. 6. H. 6. m. 8.  into the King's hands, was in 6 H. 6. granted 
f Rot. fin. 6. H. 6. m. 8.  to john Verney Clerk, and john Throgmorton, to hold for twelve years: but in 10 H. 6. john Weston of Weston, Sergeant at Law, john Beauchampe of Kenilworth Priest, and john Stokes of the same Kenilworth Yeoman, were 
g Rot. penès Remem. Regis in Scac.  certified to hold it, with Merston, by the fourth part of a Knights fee. How they had it, or how they parted with it I find not; but certain it is, that Nicholas motley a Lawyer, soon after obtained it, and by his last will 
h Ex autog. penès Edw. Ferres de Badsley are.  and Testament, dated 12 nou. 16. H. 6. appointed, that his Feoffees thereof should hold it to the use of Joane his wife during her life, and afterwards to the behoof of Margaret his Daughter by the said Joane, and her heirs for ever: which Joane took 
i Placit● de T. Hil. 30. H. 6. Rot. 322.  to her second husband one Richard Hotoft, who was constrained to 
k Placit● de T. Hil. 30. H. 6. Rot. 322.  defend his wife's right therein against Thomas Throgmorton, and one john Brokesby in 30. H. 6. they then laying claim thereto: but of this suit the plaintiffs had little benefit as it seems; for after the decease of the said joane, John Hugford of Emscote possessed 
l Ex autog. penès S. Archer mil.  it in right of Margaret his wife, daughter to the before specified Nicholas motley, and died 
m Esc. 1. H. 7.  seized thereof 1. H. 7. leaving john Beaufoe son and heir of Joane his daughter, Margaret, Alice, 
n Esc. 1. H. 7.  and Anne daughters to him the said John and Margaret motley abovesaid his next heirs, as when I come to Emscote shall more plainly be showed; whereupon in 4. H. 8. scil. 12. Aug. partition 
o Claus. 4. H. 8. in dorso, m. 24. & 25.  being made of Hugford's lands, john Cotes (of Honingham) in right of Alice his mother, had these manors of Wolston and Merston; which John by his deed, 
p Autog. penès G. Warner ar. 1640.  bearing date xx. Aug. the same year, past them in exchange to Edward Belknap Esq. and his heirs, as in Dercet I shall more fully show.  
This Edward Belknap was afterwards a Kt. and by his Testament 
a Manwaring Qu. 17.  gave Wolston with the manor of Marston to his brother in Law, William Shelley Esq and Alice his wife, sister of the said Sir Edward, and to the heirs of the said Alice, reserving first an estate for life in them to his wife: which William Shelley, by the said Alice, had issue 
b Esc. 4. E. 6.  john Shelley his son and heir, who died 
c Esc. 4. E. 6.  seized of them 16. Dec. 4. E. 6. leaving William his son and heir 12. years old; who being attainted 
d Ex evidentiis Georgii Warner ar.  for treason committed xv. Dec, 25. Eliz. forfeited all the estate he had here, (which was no more than for life, 
e Fin. levat. T. Hill. 23. Eliz.  by reason of an entail made 16. Jan. 23. Eliz.) so that dying without issue, 15 Apr. 39 Eliz. these manors, by virtue of the said entail, came to Sir john Shelley Kt. and Bt. son and heir to john Shelley brother of the said William: which Sir John, by his deed 
f Autogr. penès Geo. Warner de Wolsten, praed.  of bargain and sale bearing date 19 Oct. 10 jac. conveyed the same to George Warner Gent. and his heirs, the present Owner thereof, an. 1640.  
I now return to the descendants from Robert de Chetwode, by Sibilla the other daughter and coheir of Roger de Frevill (before mentioned.)  
This Robert had issue Ralph de Chetwode, and William; which Ralph confirmed 
g Regist. de Cumba, f. 53. b.  his Uncle Richard Frevill's grant of Merston-mill to the abbey of comb: but left no issue, as it seems: for William his brother inherited the estate; and having given 
h Ib. fol. 52. a.  to those Monks certain errable lands in Wolston-field, left one only daughter 
i Ib.  and heir married to William le Bretun of Long-Ichington, betwixt whom they had issue Guy le Bretun. Which Guy in 15 E. 2. (with other Commissioners) was appointed 
k Claus. 15 E. 2. in dorso, m. 12  to assess the sum of ccl. imposed upon those Knights, Esquires, and other men at Arms in this County, who being summoned to attend the King in person against the Rebels here in England (viz. Thomas E. of Lancaster, and his complices) desired to be exempted from that service.  
In 2 E. 3. he was 
l Claus. 2. E. 3. in dorso, m. 32  one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament held at York. And in 9 E. 3. one 
m Pat. 9 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Commissioners assigned to assess and collect the sum of 120 l. in this County for the discharge of lx Hobelers and cc Archers, which were to be chosen and armed, as also conducted to Newcastle upon Tine.  
In 
n Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  14 & 15 
o Pat. 15. E. 3. m. 31.  E. 3. he was assigned, with others, to make sale of the Ninth of sheaves, Fleeces, and Lambs in this County granted to the K. in Parliament; as also to levy 
p Pat. 14. E. 3. p. m. 47.  and collect a Tenth granted in the same Parliament; and founded 
q Autogr. penès Will. D. Craven.  a Chantry in the abbey of comb for one Monk to sing Mass daily there at the Altar of St. Edmund the Archb. for the souls of William le Breton his father, and of Avicen his wife, and their ancestors; which Avicia was a Benefactress in the enlarging and beautifying the Church of Wolston, as her picture in a North window thereof doth manifest.  
This Guy had issue Sir William Bretun Kt. Lord also of Wolverton in this County, and one of the 
a Claus. 45 E. 3. in dorso, m. 34  Knights for this Shire in the Parliament held at Westminster, 45 Edw. 3. who being constituted 
b Rot. fin. 49 E. 3. m. 20.  Shiriff of the Counties of Warwick and Leicester, 49 E. 3. in 
c Claus. 1. R. 2. in dorso, m. 22.  1. R. 2. served again as one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster; and left issue 
d Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 19  Guy; of whom I find nothing memorable, neither can I trace down this descent any further.  
I now come to the Monastery sometime here situate; which being a Cell, as I have said, to St. Peter's sup Dinam in France ● was one of those we commonly call Pryories-alien. But of these cells have I not seen many formal foundations; the course being, for the most part, barely to grant the Land and Tithes (as by a multitude of instances might be manifested:) After which the Monks beyond Sea, partly to propagate more of their own Rule, and partly to have faithful Stewards to transmit unto them a good proportion of the profits arising out of such their new acquired possessions at so great a distance, built competent places for the reception of a small Covent, and then sent over such a number as they thought fit, constituting Priors over them successively, as occasion required: which grants were all very ancient, I mean shortly after the Conquest; being commonly made by such, who had themselves been Founders of some Religious House, or at least their ancestors, or near allies. And that the grant of this at Wolston was about that time I have intimated, these circumstances do much satisfy me; (for in our public Records can I find nothing thereof) First, that the fabric of the Tower Steeple hath the apparent form of those Buildings which were in use soon after the Normans entrance: And next, that Roger de Montgomeri, the possessor of this place in the conquerors time, stood in a near relation of kindred 
e W. Gem●t●c. p. 278. C.  to Robert Earl of Ewe, who with his Brother Hugh, Bp of Liseux, assisted 
f Ib.  their Mother Lescelina 
g Ord. vital. p. 544. D.  in the foundation of St. Peter's supper Dinam before specified, as the descent herewith drawn will show; and so consequently was the more like to be a Benefactor to that Monastery.  

Quidam potens de nobili genere Danorum. 

Richardus 1. dux Normanniae.- Gunnora. 

Guillelmus.- Lescelina. 

Hugo episcopus Lexovii.  
Rob. Aucensis Comes.      
Osbertus de Bolebec.- Wevia. 

Hugo de Montegomerico.- ●oscelina. 

Rogerius de Montegomerico.         
But whether there was any grant thereof at all otherwise than verbal, is somewhat disputable: for in those elder times, concessions by Charter were not very common I am sure, as may appear by this instance to the Monastery of Daventre in Northhamptonshire, viz. by Stephan de Welton, of the Church of Staverton in that County, bearing date in the year 1161. 7 H. 2. In which Charter there is this expression, 
h Regist. priorat. de Daventre, f. 68 a.  Hanc eandem ecclesiam de Staverton ad jus ecclesiae Daventrensis pertinentem, & membrum ejus, pluribus annis ante hanc d●nationem sancto Augustino & suis, patre meo annuente, reddideram; sed nullam chartae vel sigilli defensionem contra posterorum cautelam & vexativam pulsationem dederam, & actionem meam immunitam reliqueram: ut ergo jam ex h●c nunc in seculum rata sit & stabilis, mea quae praecessit redditio, & quae sequuntur adjuncta est donatio; necnon & ipsa praefatae libertatis concessio, Scripti & Sigilli mei testimonio eas pariter munimine con●irmo.  
Leaving therefore the original of this small Monastery thus uncertain, I will now descend to what our Records, or other evidences, which I have seen, do show thereof.  
It appeareth by a public Instrument 
i Autogr. penès Pet. Wentworth mil. de Balneo.  of the Prior and Covent of Tutbury, bearing date the day of the translation of St. Benedict, an. 1226. (10 H. 3.) that the Abbot and Covent of St. Peter's supper Dinam, had granted to the said Prior and Covent of Tutbury the Church 
* Id est, the Priory.  of Wlfricheston, with all the appurtenances, in consideration of ten pounds sterling to be yearly paid to them and their successors by the said Prior and Covent of Tutbury; excepting the right of presentation to such Churches, which were of their advouson, as they should fall void.  
But these Prioryes-alien were seized into the King's hands, in respect of the wars he had with France, the Rents and Profits, which issued out of them to those foreign Monasteries, in case they had received them as formerly, being conceived 
k Vide Rot. Parl. 50 E. 3. n. 128.  of advantage unto the King's enemies; for such were the French then esteemed to be, as this Record doth fully manifest. 
l Ibid,  Que à les maisons en Engleterre sont mandez moignes Franceys de par de la, pur convenient d'eux (id est, of those Houses in France to which they were subject) les quells n'ount conisance de gentzes, ne scavent le language, ne la manere de la terre. Et outre ceo plusours d'eux avenont de notoirement feeble vie, soeffrent lour maisons de eschoir, divine service amenuser, & degastent les biens de lour maison, come la chose se monstre en fait, & ount grant indignation qe ul Engleis soit avance entre eux si soit il mi si able person; Et qe plus est a douter come homme suppose communement par eux lour cousins & allies, & autres Franceys qe demourront ovesque eux, le Conseil de la terre est descovert, & les bienz emportez a les oeps des enemies dont suppliant, etc.  
But the first public seizure made in that kind, (for which I have seen any authority) was in 23 E. 1. as appeareth by the Roul 
m Rot. fin. 23 E. 1. m. 1.  of that year, wherein the particular persons in each County, to whom the custody of these Religious Houses was committed, are recorded. Which persons were to retain them in their hands during the King's pleasure, answering to his Exchequer the profits thereout issuing, according to the tenor of the Ordinance therein made by the King and his council: whereupon those in this County, and in Leicestershire, were committed to the custody of john de Shelton (as the same Record showeth) all Freeholders and other tenants of those lands being commanded to be observant to the said John accordingly.  
It seems that K. Edw. 2. in 
n Claus. 1. E. 3. m. 22.  consideration of a certain Rent to be yearly paid into his Exchequer, did commit this Cell, with what belonged thereto, unto the Prior thereof, to hold during the King's pleasure: for so in 1 E. 3. the same Prior by his Petition exhibited to the K. and his council then in Parliament, doth set forth, whereby he craveth restitution of the lands, goods, and chattels, with the advouson of Churches belonging to that house; and pardon for such arrearages of Rent, which were due upon the above mentioned grant of K. Edw. 2. whereunto the King was graciously pleased to condescend.  
After this, K. Edw. 3. seized it again, and committed 
a Claus. 16 E. 3. p. 2. m. 17.  it to the Prior thereof, for a certain Rent to be paid into the Exchequer yearly; whereof default being made, and the same resumed upon the Petition of the said Prior, he allowed him iii sol. a week for his maintenance; command being given to Roger de Grace and Henry Arderne to make payment thereof unto him accordingly: but I do not perceive that there was any one Monk there at that time to bear the Prior company.  
In 
b Pat. 31 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  31 E. 3. it appears, that the Prior of this Monastery, having made an agreement to pay xx l. yearly into the Exchequer, as a ferm for this Cell; and being not able to perform it, the King was pleased to pardon ten marks a year thereof for the three next ensuing years. After which, by an extent 
c Rot. penès Remem: Regis in Scac.  of these Prioryes-alien in the 1, 2, and 3. years of K. R. 2. I find, that the possessions hereof were rated at xxviii l. ix sol. per annum; and that shortly after it was committed 
d Rot. Fin. 8. R. 2. m. 2.  to Warine Waldgrave, paying xx l. yearly into the Exchequer, as john Chater Prior of that House had wont to do. Which frequent seizures, giving the Monks beyond Sea little hope to have any considerable profit from their English Cells for the future, occasioned the Abbot and Covent of St. Peter's supper Dinam, to think of making their best thereof. Whereupon, by their public Instrument, 
e Sk. fol. 137. a.  bearing date 10 Dec. an. 1394. (18 R. 2.) expressing, that, by reason of the wars, and distance of place, they had not received any benefit at all from thence of 50 years, their charges in sending over all ways exceeding the profit; and that, were there perfect peace concluded betwixt the Kings of England and France, the benefit would be so small to them, as that it would suffice for the maintenance but of one religious person to be sent from their Monastery thither: And therefore, considering that it might be of advantage and profit to the Prior and Covent of Carthusians near Coventre, then lately founded by K. R. 2. and withal that the said Prior and Covent had given them two thousand four hundred francs, in good gold of French coin, to be employed in purchasing Rents and Possessions lying nearer, and more profitably to them; did they, by their said public Instrument, grant and confirm to the same Prior and Covent of Carthusians this Cell at Wolfricheston, with the advousons of the Churches of Wolfricheston, and Church-Lauford in the County of Warr. Potters-pirie in the County of Northampton, Homton-Ozehell in the County of Leic. with all other profits and advantages, to the said Priory of Wolfrichston any ways belonging; to have, hold and possess to them, the said Prior and Covent of Carthusians and their successors for ever.  
All which was confirmed by the K. Letters 
f Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 1. m. 32.  Patents bearing date 5 julii, 20 of his reign, (upon the return of a Writ 
g Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 73.  of Ad quod dampnum thereupon) and thenceforth continued to the said Carthusians till the general dissolution of all the Monasteries by K. H. 8. After which it came to the hands of Roger Wigston, descended from a family of the Wigstons in Leicester, divers whereof were Merchants of the Staple. Which Roger (being a Lawyer, I suppose, for he was Steward 
h Ex Cod. MS penès S. Archer mil. de valour Eccls. f. 10. b.  to the Monastery of Pinley in this County) by his Will 
i Spert. Qu. 15.  dated 34 H. 8. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of Wolston; having been Shiriff 
k Rot. Pip. 33 H. 8. Warr.  of this County and Leicestershire in 33 H. 8. and in commission of the peace for divers years. And left issue 
l Spert. Qu. 15.  William Wigston, a Justice of Peace likewise in this County, and Eschaetor, 
m Esc. 36, & 37 H. 8.  towards the latter end of K. H. 8. reign; as also Shiriff in 5 E. 6. but Knighted 
n Pat. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  in 2 & 3 Ph. & M. who died 27 Sept. 19 Eliz. and lieth buried in the chancel at Wolston, 
o Esc. 19 Eliz.  Roger his son and heir being then xl 
p Esc. 19 Eliz.  years of age: which Roger having no issue male, left the inheritance of his lands to his two daughters; whereof Susanne was the wife of Nicholas Wentworth Esq who in her right became Lord of this manor (for so it is now reputed to be) and left it to Sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath, his son and heir, the now owner thereof.   

The Church dedicated to St. Margaret.  
IN 
p Cod. MS in Scac.  an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the value of the Rectory here was certified at xxxiii marks: out of which, besides the 
q Stafford & K●mpe, ●. 3●9. a.  sum of xiii sol. iiii d. due to the Bp of Coventre and Lichfeild, for the time being, as a pension, there was 
r Cod. MS penès S. Archer, ●q. aur. f. 29. b.  liii sol. iiii d. yearly to be paid to the poor there, as the composition manifesteth.  
The vicarage in 
s Ib. fol. 40. b.  26 H. 8. was valued at xv l. x sol. over and above viij l. yearly allowed for the stipend of two Priests serving in two chapels within this Church, and two sol. per annum for 
t Ib. fol. 40. b.  Synodals.  
The appropriation of the Fruits of this Church to the Monastery of St. Peter sup. Dinam, was ancient: for I have seen a very old Copy 
a Penès Pet●um Wentworth mil. de Balneo.  of the ordination of the vicarage (commonly called the Composition) made by Alexander de Savensby, Bp of cou. and Litch. about the beginning of H. 3. time; who at his institution of Henry de Leicester Priest, upon the presentation of the Prior of Tutbury, Procurator general to the above mentioned Abbot and Covent, makes this appointment in the behalf of the said Vicar and his successors, viz. that they shall have all the Obventions of the Altar, as well of the Mother Church as of the chapels, with a message and a croft which one Alanus then held; the Vicar out of these being to pay Synodals, and to see that the chapels were served by honest and able persons.  
But by another Instrument 
b Ab exemplari per●●tu●●o penès ●undem P. Wentworth.  of the said Bp. it appears, that by the consent of the before mentioned Prior of Tutbury, there was an assignation made of four marks yearly to be paid to the Vicar for the time being, out of the profits of the Rectory, by the hands of the Procurator of the said Abbot and Covent, whoever he should be, at Wolfricheston at two terms in the year, viz. two marks at the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, and two marks on the day of her Purification; out of which the Vicar was to give yearly xiii coats, each containing three els, and xiii pair of shoes to the poor of the parish, by the oversight of the Archdeacon of the place, or his Official; and whatsoever was remaining, himself to have towards the maintenance of one Priest, there, assisting him.  
There is one thing more, that I am not willing to pass by, touching this vicarage; viz. a Commission 
c Bowl. f. 66. a.  which I find granted by the Bp. of cou. and Lichf. bearing date 1 Dec. an. 1454. (33 H. 6.) to certain persons there named, and entrusted by him, to inquire of the Ordination thereof; forasmuch as the present Incumbent had signified to the said B. that the same was so slenderly endowed, that, having there the cure of souls, he could not maintain himself in that fit manner as he ought out of the profits thereof, nor well undergo what was incident to him as Vicar; and thereupon humbly crave● remedy from the B. By which Commission the B. gives power to the persons therein mentioned, to call before them the Prior and Covent of Carthusians near Coventre, to whom the Rectory was appropriate; appointing, that this enquiry should be made by persons of credit both of the Clergy and Laity, and upon oath; as also thereupon to proceed in augmentation thereof as there should be cause, with power of Canonical crenation.  
By which it appears, that though the vicarage were formerly endowed, yet, if in the discretion of the B. or his successors, at any time after, the fruit issuing out thereof to the present Incumbent, were not esteemed sufficient to maintain him in a fit manner, there might be an enlargement made out of the profits of the Rectory.  
And that the B. may lawfully do this, I could manifest by very good authorities, as well as undeniable reason: but, in regard this Argument belongs to men of another profession, and that there is already a very handsome Discourse written upon this subject by Dr Ryves, a learned Civilian, entitled, 
d Impr. Lond. an. 1620.  The poor vicar's plea, I will spare that which otherwise I could have said therein. Adding this only, that if respect be to be had, that the Vicar is to have that competent and laudable support as is suitable to his degree and quality; for work he may not by the Laws, being to follow his study, maintain hospitality, relieve the poor, pay Procurations, and defray all other charges incident to his Benefice; and that the Laws do allow him to marry, whereby the charge of a single person, as anciently they were, is by wife and children much, in all probability, increased; then no doubt many hundreds in England ought to be in this case regarded. Neither can the Impropriator, justly say, he hath wrong, though he purchased the Rectory at a dear rate; for he must needs know, that it is divolved to him with no more privilege than the Monks had it, who were always subject to coercion for the like augmentation, as cause required; it being not originally intended, that they who lived plentifully in their cloister should sweep away the chief fruits of the Church, the Parish which paid duly their Tithes having little advantage from them; and that the Vicar, who daily served at the Altar, should snap on short commons; but if there were sufficiency for both, each to have share; otherwise, if one must want, it should not be he that did undergo the work.  
I know this will sound harshly in Impropriators ears, but Magna est veritas, & praevalere debet.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Instit.  Procurator Abb. & conu. S. Petri sup. Dinam. 
Henricus de Leicestria, Pbr. H. 3.  Procurator Abb. & conu. S. Petri sup. Dinam. 
Ric. de Blaby Diac. two. Id. Oct. an. 1300. 
Langt. f. 6. a.   Prior de Wolrichston. 
Petrus Mallori, xuj. Kl. Dec. a. 1317. 
Ib. f. 78. a.   D. Rex ratione Priorat: de Wolricheston in manu sua existent. 
Nich de Stonelay Cap. two. Id. Martii, a. 1357. 
Northb. f. 61. b.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Will. Chamber, Cap. xxv. Aug. an. 1403. 
Burgh. f. 12. a.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Alex. Benet, iii. jan. an. 1410. 
Ib. f. 27. a.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
D. joh. Hill, Cap. xx. jun. an. 1412. 
Ib. f. 30. b.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Will. Prestwood, Pbr. xuj. Maii, an. 1421. 
Heyw. f. 5. a   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Ric. Tonsover, xi. julii, an. 1424. 
Ib. f. 13. a.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Will. Prestwode, pen. Maii, an. 1432. 
Heyw. f. 27. b.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Ric. Habkyn Pbr. xiii. jun. an. 1433. 
Ib. f. 31. a.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Thomas Arkynden, Pbr. xuj. julii, an. 1438. 
Ib. f. 37. a.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 
Will. Killworth, Pbr. iii. Oct. an. 1447. 
Bo. f. 7. a.   Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Bowl. f. 140. b.  Thom. Forster, Pbr. iii. jan. a. 1493.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Ib. f. 141. a.  D. Laur. Causey, xx. Sept. a. 1494.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Ib. f. 204. a.  Will. Regelde, xii. julii, a. 1500.  Pr. & conu. S. Annae Carthus. juxta Coventre. 

Bl. f. 6. a.  D. Will. clerk, Pbr. xii. jan. a. 1512.  Thom. Gregory de civitate Covent. hac vice ratione concess: Pr. & conu. S. Annae. 

Samp. f. 41. b.  D. Thom. More, Cap. xv. Apr. a. 1546. (1 E. 6.)  Will. Wigston de Wolston, miles. 

Samps. & ●. f. 9 a.  D. Will. Harwar, art. Magr. ix. Maii, a. 1555. (2 & 3 Ph. & M.)  Will. Wigston, miles. 

Ib. f. 12. b.  joh. Middleton, Cler. iiii. Martii, a. 1559. (2 El.)  Roger. Wigston. ar. 

Overton bundle. B.  Edw. Lord, in art. Magr. xii. Oct. a. 1585. (27 El.)  Roger. Wigston de Wolston, ar. 

Overton bundle. E.  Hugo Clarke, Cler. v. jan. a. 1591. (34 Eliz.)   
In the South Ile of this Church are there two Arches in the Wall: In one whereof there still lieth a very ancient Statue of a Woman in freestone, with a wimplet on her chin, and her hands in a praying posture. In the other was the Statue of a Man, as I guess, which is now removed and laid close to that of the Woman, having his hands elevated in such sort as the Woman, his head bare, and hair somewhat long, but no beard; and his outer garment lose, extending to his feet, with a belt about his middle, and a broad sword hanging thereat.  
In the same Ile are two fair Grave-stones of marble, on each whereof hath been the pourt●aicture of Women in brass, with plates at their feet, wherein were these following Inscriptions, taken notice of by Mr William Belcher many years since, but now torn out.  
Hic jacet Iohanna nuper uxor Ricardi Hotoft, quondam uxor Ricardi motley, nuper domini de Wolston & Merston, que obiit anno domini. MCCCClxxiii.  
Hic jacet Margareta uxor Johannis Hugford, domini de Edmescote, filia & heres Nicholai motley, domini de Wolston, Merston, Wapenbury & Ullesthorpe, que obiit anno domini MCCCClxxiiii.  
On the former is this Coat of Arms still remaining, viz. a Cheveron betwixt 3 Eagles displayed, empaling a Cheveron betwixt 3 Hunter's horns, brased. And on the other the same Coats quartered.  
In the chancel, adjoining to the South wall, is a Monument of freestone, about two foot in height, with this Epitaph upon the verge thereof.  Here lieth the body of the right worshipful Sir William Wigston Knight, who deceased the xxvii day of September in the year of our Lord, MDlxxvii.  

Merston juxta Wolston.  
OF this manor, being situate flat and low near the River, where the soil is naturally marish, and giveth occasion of the name, I shall not need to say much, having already spoken thereof in Wolston. It was anciently called Bretons-Mannour, Guido Breton writing 
a Autogr. penès S. Archer milit.  himself of this place in 5 and 6 H. 4. But how it passed from that family, I have not seen, nor when; the first 
b Claus. 6. H. 5. in dorso, m. 6.  mention which I afterwards find thereof being in 6 H. 5. where Richard Quatermaynes of London, granted the moiety thereof, with the appurtenances, to Thomas wodelow and Margaret his wife, and to the heirs of Thomas; and levied a fine 
c Crastin. puris.  thereupon the same year: Unto which Thomas and Margaret, and the heirs of Thomas, did john Boteler of Wolvardington release 
d Claus. 7. H. 5. in dorso, m. 6.  all his right in the other moiety. Whereupon the said Thomas, being possessed of the whole, was in 10 H. 6. certified 
e Rot. penès Remem: Regis in Scac.  to hold it by the service of half a Knights fee. After which it was not long ere that it came to Nicholas motley, and so to john Hugford, in right of Margaret his wife, daughter and heir to the said Nicholas, as in Wolston I have showed: since which it hath passed from hand to hand with Wolston, and so continues to the owner of that manor till this day.   

Stretton super Dunsmore  
THis Village takes its name from the situation upon that old Roman way called the Fosse; which, being by the common people termed the Street, as all great ways and passages are, thence hath the name of Stretton: the addition, super Dunsmore, being to distinguish it from the rest of the Strettons in this County.  
In the conquerors time I find that same Rainaldus, whom I mentioned in Wolston, held 
f doomsday lib.  also this place of Roger de Montgomerie E. of Arundel; it being then rated for 5 hides, and written Stratone.  
Within the limits hereof is a very ancient Mill (written long since Purmulne, but now Pirreymill) given 
g Regist. de Cumba, f. 51. b.  to the Monks of comb by Robert de Chetwode and Sibilla his wife (of whom I have already spoke in Wolston;) which Monks, in consideration of xx marks, past 
h Ib. f. 51. a.  it to the Lady Albreda Marmiun; who again assigned it unto them for the solemnising the anniverssaries of her husband Sir William Camvill, herself, William her son, and the rest of her sons and daughters.  
There is no doubt, I think, but that this manor came, with Wolston, to Alanus filius Fladaldi; for I find, that the said Alan gave 
i Ex Regist. de Burton, fol. 18. a.  certain lands here to the abbey of Burton. And from him likewise it is probable that Roger de Frevill had it: for in 36 H. 3. Ralph Strange, who descended from one of the coheirs to the said Roger (as the descent in Wolston showeth) was certified to 
k Testa de Nevil.  hold half a Knights fee here of john Fitz-Alan, descendant to the before specified Alanus: but the next possessor thereof, that I have seen any authority for, was Thomas de Garshale, temp. E. 1. (of whom in Bourton I have made mention) who, with Maud his wife, sold 
l Ex autog. penès Edw. Taylor de Binley.  it unto Robert de Heriz and his heirs, to hold of them the said Thomas and Maud, and their heirs, by the service of 1 d. to be paid yearly at Easter. Which Robert, in consideration of xxx marks of silver, soon after granted 
m Ibid.  the inheritance thereof unto Henry de Hastings, son and Heir of Sir Henry de Hastings Kt. to hold of him the said Robert and his heirs by the service of a pair of white Gloves, or 1 d. yearly at Easter. But this Henry kept it not long; for I find, that Sir Thomas de Bray purchased 
n Ibid.  it of him within a short time after; to whose posterity, residing here, it continued for divers descents: and at length (as it should seem) by Elene 
o Ibid.  one of the daughters and coheirs of Richard Bray, wife of Edmund Starky Gent. in H. 6. time, divolved to that family; in which it rested till 4 Eliz. that William Starky sold 
p Ibid.  it, by the name of the capital message, and certain lands, etc. in Stretton to the Lady Longvile; upon whose death it descended to Bartholomew her son and heir, by Bartholomew Tate of de la Pre juxta Northhampton, her first husband: which Bartholomew in 23 Eliz. conveyed 
q Ibid.  it to Anthony Tate his younger brother, who left issue George Tate of Sutton-Bonington in Com. Nott. that, by his deed 
r Ibid. , dated 6 julii, an. 1620. sold them to Ric. Taylor of Binley in this County, to whose posterity they still continue.  
There is within this Village a chapel of All Saints, which had a Chantry 
s Ex autog. penès Dec. & Cap. Lich. Esc. 19 E. 3. n. 8.  therein, founded by Thomas de Wolvardynton, Parson of the Church of Lobenham (in Leicestershire) for two Priests to sing Mass daily at the Altar of St. Thomas the Martyr, for the good estates of the said Thomas, William Clinton Earl of Huntingdon, Richard Earl of Arundel, John Peyto the younger; as also of Alice and Margaret, sisters to the said Thomas the Founder, during their lives; and of the reverend Father in God Roger Northburgh, then B. of cou. and Lich. and for all their souls after their departure out of this life: as also for the souls of Sir Peter de Wolvardington Kt. and the Lady Aliva his Wife, Father and Mother of the said Thomas: and of the souls of john de Wolvardynton, William, and Peter, brethren of the said Thomas deceased; and of all faithful people departed. For the maintenance of which two Priests, King E. 3. in 19 of his reign, granted 
t Rot. fin. 19 E. 3. m. 2. Pat. 19 E. 3. parte 2. m. 19  licence to the said Thomas de Wolvardynton, to amortize three messages, three yard land, four acres of meadow, three acres of wood, and xx sol. Rend, with the appurtenances in Stretton aforesaid. After this, viz. in 2 R. 2. licence was also granted 
u Pat. 2. R. 2. parte 1. m. 33.  to Robert de Stretton, then B. of cou. and Lich. to amortize four messages, and eight yard land, with the appurtenances, lying in this Village of Stretton, for the maintenance of a Priest to sing Mass daily in the abovesaid chapel, for the good estate of the said King whilst he lived; and for the health of his soul, when he should departed this life; as also for the souls of the King's Father and Grandfather, and all the faithful deceased. Whence I conclude, that this B. was born here, and took his name of the place, having been first a Canon 
w Godwin de praesulibus,  of Litchfeild, and Chaplain to the Black Prince (K. Richard the 2. Father:) but an illiterate man he was (saith Godwin) in so much as he found it a very difficult matter to obtain Consecration; which nevertheless, through the King's power, at length he got. in 35 E. 3.  
The lands of the Chantry here, founded by Thomas de Wolvardynton, were in 26 H. 8. valued 
x Cod. MS penès S. Archer mil. f. 41. a.  at iiii l. xiiii sol. per annum; but upon the survey 
y Cod. altar MS penès eundem S. A.  taken 37 H. 8. at iiii l. xvii s. per annum.   

Prinsthorpe.  
OF this place, lying in the Parish of Wolston, but Southwards from it about two miles, do not I find any mention, till 
z Inq. per Hundr.  4. E. 1. at which time it was written Prenesthorpe.  
As for the name, it proceeds, doubtless, from some ancient possessor thereof, the latter syllable, viz. Thorpe, signifying a Village or Hamlet, for so in the Saxons time they were called; the Dutch to this day (whose Language hath a great affinity with our old English) calling such Villages Dorpes, pronouncing d instead of th'.  
In xx E. 3. it answered with Stretton upon the Aid 
a Rot. penès Sim. Clarke, Bar.  then collected. And in 31 E. 3. there was a Fine 
b Quind. Hill.  levied thereof betwixt William de Peeke, Parson of the Church of Wapenbury pl. and Nicholas de Stoneley and Hugh de Geydon Priests, Deforciants, whereby it was settled upon the said William de Peeke for life, the remainder to Sir Richard Trewlow Kt. and the heirs of his body; and for lack of such issue, to john Hockele and Cecelie his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies; and for default thereof, to Nicholas le Eyr, and his heirs.  
After which I have seen little considerable of it, till it 
c Exaut. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  came to the Hugfords of Emscote in H. 6. time; but whether by Metley's heir, or not, I am yet to learn. In which family it continued till 9 H. 8. that john Hugford sold 
d Exaut. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  it to Sir William Compton Kt. whose great grandchild, Sir Henry Compton Knight of the Bath (and brother to William late Earl of Northampton) now enjoys it, an. 1640.   

Brandon.  
THis being a part of Wolston Parish lying on the other side of Avon, and situate at the foot of a Hill, the soil whereof is sandy and dry, makes me conjecture, that it might originally have its name from the effect that the Sun by heat doth ofttimes produce upon such high ground; or otherwise, because, being anciently woody, it was first made fit for tillage by burning the thickets that naturally grew thereon.  
In the conquerors days Turchill de Warwick was possessed thereof, Wlsi then holding it of him. By the general Survey 
e doomsday lib.  then taken (where it is written Brandune) the extent of it is certified at half a hide, the woods containing four furlongs in length, and two in breadth, and the whole esteemed at xxv sol. there being then a Mill rated at xxvi d.  
But Turchill's lands being by the conqueror, for the most part, disposed of to others (as I shall have occasion in due place to show) this was (it seems) given to Geffrey de Clinton Chamberlain and Treasurer to K. H. 1. and Founder of the Castle and Priory of Kenillworth (of whose advancement, and what else is memorable, I am to speak in Kenillworth) whose daughter Lescelina, being married 
f Pl. de T. Mich. 9 joh. rot. 4. Oxon.  to Norman de Verdune, brought it, with other lands, to that noble family: but Geffrey her brother had a hope to regain it: for having given 
g Regist. de kennel. p. 138.  lands in Bretford, near adjoining, to found there a small Cell for Nuns (as in Bretford I purpose to declare) which lands were, by those Nuns, very soon after, granted 
h Ib. p. 7.  to the Monastery of Kenillworth, and confirmed 
i Ib.  by him; covenanted 
k Ib. p. 139  which the Canons of Kenillworth, that, if he recovered Brandone, he would give them as much land in value as that at Bretford, and have that again in exchange.  
This Geffrey de Clinton, the second, wedded Agnes the daughter of Roger Earl of Warwick; and had with her in Frank marriage by the gift 
l Ex Cartulario Warwici Comitum penès Dudleium Baronem North. an. 1641. f. 54. a.  of her Father (inter alia) ten Knights Fees of those seventeen that were held by him of the said Earl, de Veteri Feoffamento; that is to say, whereof he or his Father were enfeoffed in the time of K. H. 1. which ten, by those covenants of marriage, were to perform their (military) service in the custody of this Brandune: whereby 'tis plain, that the Castle was then in being, though it be hard to say whether Geffrey de Clinton the Father of Lescelina, or her husband Norman de Verdune built it.  


a doomsday lib.  Bertramus de Verdon temp. Conquestoris. 


b Cart. ant. R. n. 26.  Normannus de Verdon.- 
c Fin. 7 R. 1  Lescelina filia Gaufridi de Clintona. 


d Regist. de kennel. p. 119.  Bertramus de Verdon.- 
e Chart. fui. dac. Abb. de Croxden.  Rohesia. 


f Plac: de T. Mich. 9 joh. rot. 4. Oxon.  Tho. de Verdon.- 
g Plac: de T. Mich. 9 joh. rot. 4. Oxon.  Eustachia, postea nupta Ric. de Camvil.  

h Plac: de T. Mich. 9 joh. rot. 4. Oxon.  Nich de Verdon; 7 R. 1. mortuus 16 H. 3. 


i Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 4.  Theobaldus le Butiller.- 
k Rot. Pip. 16 H. 3. Warr.  Rohesia filia & haeres. 16 H. 3. 


l Plac. de banco 26. H. 3. term. Mich. rot. 12.  Marg. filia Gilb. de Lacie, & haeres Walteri de Lacie avi sui, uxor 1.- 
m Rob. Fin. 31. H. 3. m. 7.  Joh. de Verdon. 31 H. 3. obiit 2 E. 1.- 
n Claus. 4. E. 1. in dorso, m. 18.  Elianora uxor 2. 


p Esc. 2. E. 1.  Theobaldus de Verdon, fill. & haeres, 2 E. 1. obiit 3 E. 2. 


q Rot. Fin. de an. 25. E. 1. m. 16.  Joh. obiit in Hib. vita patris, 25 E. 1.  

r Regist. de Croxden.  Eliz. filia Gilb. de Clare, Com. Gloucestriae, uxor 2.- 
s Ib.  Theobald. de Verdon obiit an. 1316. 10. E. 2.- 
t Ib.  Matildis fill. Edm. de Mortimer de Wigmore 30 E. 1. ux. 1. 


u Claus. 18 E. 3. parte 1. m. 27.  Isabel.  

w Rot. Fin. 3. E. 3. m● 6.  Johanna uxor Tho. filii & heredis Tho. d. Furnivall.  

x Ib.  Eliz. uxor Barthol. Burghersh.  

y  Margeria primò nupta Will. le Blount, postea Marco Husee, ult. Joh. Crophull.        

o Esc. 30. E. 1. n. 30.  Matildis ux. Joh. Fitz-Alan, Comit. Arundeliae, 30 E. 1.             
In the line of which Norman it continued for divers ages, as the descent here inserted showeth. (their principal seat being at Alton-Castle in Staffordshire.) But little do I find memorable of it, other than, that, in 7 R. 1. it was garrisoned 
m Rot. Pip. 7 R. 1.  by Will. fill. Ricardi (a great man in this County, as in Wroxhall shall be manifested) who had then the custody 
n Ib.  thereof, by reason of the minority of Bertram, son and heir to the before specified Norman de Verdon. To which Bertram succeeded Nicholas; who in 11 H. 3. had a Charter 
o Car●. 11. H. 3. m. 4.  of Free-warren granted to him and his heirs in all his demesn lands here. And raised a Pool in this place to so great a height, as that the Monks of Combe brought 
p Pat. 11. H. 3. in dorso.  an Assize of Novel-disseisin against him for drowning their lands in Stretton thereby. But it was not long afterwards ere that this Castle underwent the fate, which is incident to such strong holds in time of hostility: for it appears, that the partakers with Simon Montfort E. of Leicester, who in 39 H. 3. held Kenilworth Castle against the King, taking notice, that john de Verdon, Grandchild to the before specified Nicholas, had Commission to raise Forces in Worcestershire against th●se Rebels, issued out of of that place, and pulled 
q Regist. de Stoneley.  it down.  
To which John succeeded Theobald; who, about the beginning of E. 1. time, extended 
r Inq. p●r Hund. 7 E. 1. per H. N●●●. etc.  his Free warren here beyond the bounds of his Barony, 〈…〉 lands o● the Prior of Coventre and abbot of comb; and engrossed the whole fishing o● Avon, on the one side, to himself; viz. from Bretford to Mervines-mill, which had wont to be common. It seems he rebuilt the Castle: for I find, 
s Ib. f. 10. b.  that it was then again in being (though now nothing remain thereof but the moats and heaps of rubbish) and had a Park thereto, containing a mile in length. As also, that 
t Ib. f. 10. b.  his Tenants were thus distinguished, viz. by Servants, Cottagers, and freeholders. Of the first sort there being xxv that held xii yard land and a half in servage; that is to say, besides payment of a certain Rent, each of them to find one workman, at the Lords disposal, to labour from Monday next after the feast day of St. Peter and Paul, until the feast of St. Peter ad vincula (which is the first of August) in every week two days; and after that time, till Michaelmass, to find one man working two days one week, and three days another by turns, at such employment as the Lord should appoint. And the Cottagers to find, each of them every week, from the first of August till Michaelmass, one labourer, to work upon Monday only, as the Lord should appoint. But the freeholders, which were only three, held by a certain Rent and homage, and to do service to his Court every three weeks. It was likewise then found, that he had Free-warren here of the grant of K. H. 3. and how he had encroached upon the Prior of Coventre and Abbot of comb; as also that he had a Court Leete, gallows, with assize of Bread and Beer, for a Palfrey yearly payable to the K. Unto which Leet his Father, being a powerful man, had 
u Rot. de Quo Warr. penès Thes. & Camer. Scac.  drawn the Hamlets of Thurlaston and Ashoe, without any justifiable authority: but as to the rest of those privileges, being questioned in 13 E. 1. by what authority he claimed them, he pleaded 
w Ib.  prescription, which was allowed. To which last mentioned Theobald, succeeded Theobald his son and heir; and to him his four daughters and heirs; whereof Elizabeth the wife to Bartholomew de Burghersh had (inter alia) this Lordship in partition assigned unto her: Whose son and heir, viz. Sir Bartholomew, shortly after, past 
a Ex evidenc: Ro●. Catesby attincti.  it unto Sir Walter Pavely Kt. and other feoffees; who in 43 E. 3. conveyed 
b Claus. 43. E. 3. in dorso, m. 30  it to Sir john Delves a Staffordshire Kt. from whom it came to Sir john Arundel Kt. who in 3 R. 2. died 
c Esc. 3. R. 2. n. 1.  seized thereof: and so descending to Sir Richard Arundel, fell by partition 
d Esc. 5 E. 4. n. 35.  in 16 H. 6. unto Elianore wife of Sir William St. George Kt. one of the two daughters and heirs to the said Sir Richard: which Elianore departing 
e Ibid.  this life without issue, it divolved 
f Ibid.  to Sir Robert Willoughby of Eresby Kt. son and heir of Thomas Willoughby Esq and Joane, the other sister and co-heir; which Sir Robert Willoughby died 
g Ibid.  5. E. 4. leaving Robert his son and heir within age: but 
h Esc. 11. E. 4. n. 50.  Sir William St. George had the possession thereof during his life, as Tenant by the courtesy of England, and died 11 E. 4. the reversion thereby coming to 
i Rot. fin. 12 E. 4. m. 6.  Christopher Willoughby, brother 
k Esc. 11. E. 4. n. 50.  of the last mentioned Robert, who was at that time 19 years of age.  
From which Christopher, by Thomas a third son, one of the Justices of the Common Pleas in the later end of K. H. 8. reign, descended Sir percival Willoughby Kt. (late of Middleton in this County, as I shall further show when I come to speak of that place) who sold it to Sir Henry Yeluerton Kt. attorney General to K. James, within our memory.   

Bretforde.  
THis was a member of Brandon, as will appear by what I am now to say, having its name from the wideness of the ford; and for Bradforde, is, by corruption, called Bretforde. But the first mention I find thereof, is, that Geffrey Clinton (son to Geffrey, who founded the Castle and Priory of Kenillworth) gave 
l Regist. de kennel. p. 7. & p. 38.  land to the foundation of a small Cell for Nuns here; which land is particularly mentioned in his grant, the name of the first votaress there, being Noëmi; but it seems, she liked not the place; for her fellow Nun, named Seburge 
m Regist. de kennel, p. 116. , and she passed away the same lands to the Canons of Kenillworth, in the life time of the said Geffrey Clinton, and by his 
n Rot. Cart. 8. E. 2. per Inspex. n. 4.  consent; Henry de Clinton, son of the said Geffrey, afterwards confirming 
o Regist. de kennel, p. 13.  the grant. After this, viz. in 11 H. 3. Nicholas de Verdon obtained a special 
p Rot. Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 4. Claus●de codem an. m. 4.  Charter for a weekly market here upon the Tuesday, and his great Grandchild Theobald had here a 
q Rot: de Quo Warr. 13. E. 1.  gallows, as a badge of those royal privileges belonging to his Castle of Brandon; which gallows were in this place at first erected, as I guess, because it lies upon that great Roman way called the Fosse, so that it might be in terrorem to passengers. But upon partition 
r Claus: 34 E. 3. m. 3.  of Verdons lands, it went, with Brandon, to Burghersh, in right of Elizabeth his mother, one of the coheirs; since which time they have not been severed.  
Here was a kind of Hospital or chapel of St. Edmund; founded, I presume, by the Turviles, Lords of Wolston; for they were Patrons of it, as appears by the Institutions 
s Ex Reg. cou. & Leich. episc.  thereunto.   

Rieton.  
HAving now done with the Parish of Wolston, I come to Rieton, situate upon the Southern-side of Avon, and usually called Rieton super Dunsmore, for distinction from another of the same name, which is in Bulkinton-Parish: the reason being obvious enough, forasmuch as the soil here is of a light sandy disposition, and beareth Rye best of any Grain.  
This was one of those towns which Earl Leofrike gave 
a Regist. Priorat. de Coventre in Scac. penès Remem. R. s. 75. a.  to the Priory of Coventre upon the foundation thereof An. 1043. 1. Edw. Confessoris, as I shall further declare when I come to speak of that Monastery. But it seems, that the Monks chopped it quickly away, though it appears not how: for alwinus, 
b doomsday lib.  Progenitor to the family of Arden, had it before the end of the said King's reign; And in the Conq. time Turchill, the son of the same alwin, (commonly called Turchill de Warwick) held it. It is 
* Ibid.  there written, Rietone and containing three hides and half a carucate, had at that time a Church, and a Mill, the woods thereof being then certified to contain half a mile in length, and two furlongs in breadth; and the value of the whole lx. sol.  
The word in Domesday-book signifying a mile, is leuca or leuva, which the French to this day call a legue: but that it was used to express a mile, that is to say a thousand paces, and not a league, (which with the French is twice so much) observe what Ingulphus 
c Ingul. Hist. f. 117. b. n. 40.  (an authentic Historian who lived in that age) says: viz. that the English, being now brought under the dominion of the Normans, did, in many things, follow the French garb; and therefore in the stead of miles they called them leucas, that is leagues, but intended miles: Nay so careful were those that took this Survey to account the measure with the scantest, in regard of envious Informers, that they would always express 
d Ingul. Hist. f. 117. b. n. 40.  the measure rather more than less of what it really was.  
The leaguer 
e Penès Thomam. D. Le●gb.  Book of Stonley says, that this manor was a member of Stonley, and given to the family of Arden by K. H. 1. The first part of which expression is like to be true: but I am of opinion, that it was part of those lands which Turchills posterity were permitted to enjoy, and not at all out of their possession till they granted it a way to the Hospitalars, as I shall, shortly manifest: For Siward de Arderna, (son and heir to the said Turchill) with Cecelia his wife, gave 
g Regist. Abb. de Thorney penès Com. Westmerl. p 4. f. 1. a.  to the Monks of Thorney in Cambridge-shire, the Mill here at Ryeton, for the health of his soul; which grant Henry de Arderne his son confirmed 
h Ib. Cap. 2.  which Mill yielded xii. s. Rent per an. in that age: 
i Ib. p. 9 f. 15.  howbeit in these grants and confirmations of Thorney, it is written Rugintunia, Rutunia, and Ruitonia. In which family of Arden it continued till Edw. 1. time: Thomas de Arden being 
k Inq. Cap. per H. Notingh. etc. 53. b.  certified in 7. E. 1. Lord thereof; and that he held it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of half a Kts. Fee. This Thomas had here then 
l Inq. Cap. per H. Notingh. etc. 53. b.  in demesn three carucates of land and a water-Mill; as also three servants, each of them holding a yard land and a half, and paying a certain yearly rent in money, ploughing one day in winter a piece, and one day in Lent, mowing, raking, making hay, carrying corn, and gathering nuts, at each work one day.  
The Cottagers were at that time xiii. in number, who likewise, besides their Rent, did work one day a piece at some of those before mentioned labours. And the freeholders 
a Ib. 54. a.  xv. which held eight yard land and a fourth part, three acres and a half, and one road: but their particular names and Rents, for brevity I omit. At that time it was also certified, 
b Ib.  that the Abbot of Thorney held a Mill there, and half a yard land: And the Hospitalars had two freeholders holding one yard land, and a water-Will. But in 10. Edw. 1. there was a sure 
c Pl. de T. Trin. 10. E. 1. rot. 44.  betwixt the before specified Thomas de Arderne and the said Hospitalars; by which suit the Prior of St. john's recovered of the said Thomas one Mill, CC. acres of land, twelve acres of meadow, and ten acres of wood; and had possession thereof accordingly: howbeit the Earl of Warwick, of whose Fee it was, came and interposed with his claim so that there issued out a Writ to inquire of the Earls right therein. After which, viz. in 14. E. 1. this Thomas, though for what consideration I find not, granted 
d Pa●. 14. E. 1. m. ●●  all his right therein to the said Hospitalars, and their successors: against whom in 9 H. 8. it was certified, 
e Inq. 9 H. 8.  that they had enclosed here three hundred acres of land, and that by this decay of husbandry, if remedy were not provided, the Church there would fall to ruin.  
But after the dissolution of the Monasteries K. Edw. 6. in 4. of his reign granted 
f Pat. 4. E. 6. p. 7.  this manor, (inter alia) to john Dudley Earl of Warwick and his heirs; which John was afterwards made Duke of Northumberland, and lost his head in 1. Mariae (as in Warwick I shall more fully show.) After whose attainder, Queen Mary, restoring the Romish Religion, granted 
g Pat. 4. & & 5. Ph. & M. p. 14.  it, with other things, to Sir Thomas Tresham Kt. as Master of the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England and to his successors: but upon the death of that Queen, the Romish Religion being again suppressed, Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick (son to the attainted Duke: amongst divers other lands which were his Fathers, obtained 
h Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 4. Pat. 6. Eliz. p. 4.  it to himself and the heirs of his body; who dying without issue, in 
i Inscrip. super tumulum apud Warwick.  31. Eliz. it returned to the Crown; whereupon the said Queen, by her Pat. 
k Pat. 40. Eliz. p. 16.  dated 28. Oct. 40. Eliz. passed it to Randle Crew of Lincolns-Inne Esq. and Richard Cartwright of London Gent. and their heirs; who by their deed of bargain and sale bearing date xxiii. Junii 41. Eliz. granted 
l Autog. penes Will. Dilke are.  it to Thomas Dilke Esq. (but afterwards Kt.) and to his heirs, whose grandchild William Dilke of Maxstoke-Castle now enjoys it.  
The Church here was very anciently given 
m Fin. levat. xv. joh. Bap. 32. H. 3. Inq. Capt. per H. Noting. etc. f. 54. b.  by the Prior of Coventre unto the cathedral of Lichfield in the name of a Prebend: and in 1291. 19 E. 1. was valued 
n Cod. M S. in Scac.  at xv. marks; but in 
o Cod. M S penès.  26. H. 8. at xi. l. vi. sol. Viij. d the Procurations 
p S. Archer eq. aur. f. 48. a.  and synodals being then vi. sol. Viij. d. per an. and the Curate a stipendiary to the Prebend. But in it are neither Arms nor Monuments.   

Bobenhull.  
BElow Rieton lies Bobenhull: which, in the Conq. time, being possessed ᵃ by Robert de Statford (of whom I am to speak in Wotton-wawen) and, of him held by one Aluric, whose freehold it had been before the Norman invasion, contained then five hides, whereof the woods were two furlongs in length and two in breadth; there being at that time a Mill; but the value of all then certified at fifty shillings, where it is written Bubenhalle.  
In 13. Joh. this manor answered for the third part of a knight's fee, 
b Lib. rub. f. 157. a.  amongst the lands which were of the Honour of Herveus de Stafford. And in 
c Testa de Nevil.  36. H. 3. amongst the fees held of the Lord Stafford, it was certified, that the Earl of Warwick held two parts of a Knights fee here.  
But in 
d Inq. per H. Noting. etc. f. 23. a.  7. E. 1. john Fitzwith being Lord thereof, held it of Hugh de Plessets by the third part of a Kts. fee, the same Hugh holding it over of the Baron of Stafford; which John had at that time here one carucate of land in demesn; ten servants that held two yard land and a half; seven Freeholders holding ten yard land and eight acres; as also eight Cottagers.  
In whose family it continued till the later end of Edw. 3. time; but then went away with a Daughter and heir, as the descent here inserted will show.  

Wido filius Roberti 36. H. 3. 

joh. fill. Guidonis 7. E. 1. 

Rob. fill. Guidonis miles 3. E. 2. 

Guido fill. Rob. 9 E. 2. 

Eliz. filia & haeres infra aetat. 10. E. 2.- Thomas de Lucy.    
Joh. le Fitzwith 20. E. 2. 

Joh. Fitzwith 

Johan. ux. 2. postea nupta Will. de Tyrington 15. R. 2.- Robertus le Fitzwith, dictus le Fitz-Gy, 30. E. 3.- Agnes filia Will. Catesby. 

johanna. filia & haeres, probavit. aetatem 49. E. 3. Joh. Beauchamp de Holt: 

Joh. Beauchamp mil. obiit 8. H. 5.- Alicia. 

joh. Pauncefot 1. maritus.- Margareta filia & haeres.- Joh Wysham 2. maritus 1. H. 6.          
Rob. le Fitzwith.           
I am of opinion that these Fitzwith's had their seat here, as I shall further instance anon, therefore I purpose here to memorise what I find notable of them. Of this John, whom I have already mentioned, I find, that he was the first that assumed the surname of Fitzwith, being the son of one Guido (or Guy) called Guido filius Roberti, as in Shotswell I shall have occasion to show; and in 
a Pat. 3. E. 1. m. 28.  3. E. 1. one of those who had Commission for the Gaol delivery at Warwick: as also, that in 5. E. 1. he attended 
b Pat. 5. E. 1. m. 8.  the King in his expedition into Wales; at 
c Th. Walsingh. Hist. Angl. in an. 1278.  which time the Welsh were reduced to subjection, their Prince being then content to accept of such terms as K. Edward would afford him: And, that 
d Claus. 29. E. 1. In dorso.  in 29. E. 1. he was one of those that received the King's precept to be at Berwick upon tweed sufficiently appointed with Horse and arms to march against the Scots.  
To whom succeeded 
e Autogr. penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  Robert, called Robertus filius Guidonis; who, being a Kt. in 3. E. 2. wrote himself of this place; which Robert had issue Guy, that died 
g Autogr. in Scac. inter eviden. R. Catesby.  in 10. E. 2. leaving Elizabeth his Daughter and Heir within age; who departed this life without issue as it seems; for the inheritance came to 
h Fin. de T. Hill. 25. E. 3.  Robert le Fitzwith Nephew to the last Guido by John his Brother; which Robert, having no issue, settled 
i Autogr. in Scacc. inter eviden. R. Catesby.  part of his lands in his life time, upon the said Robert le Fitzwith, his Nephew, (as I shall more fully show when I come to Bernangre) the rest descending to him. This last mentioned Robert had two wives; 
k Ib.  Agnes the Daughter of Will. Catesby, and 
l Ib.  Joane who survived him, and married to Will. de Tyrington; and died 
m Ib.  in 36. E. 3. leaving issue Joane his Daughter and heir, ward to Sir Richard Penbruge Kt. by the Kings grant; which Joane married 
o Claus. 49. E. 3. m. 21.  to john Beauchamp of Hol● (in Worcester-shire) and proved 
p Claus. 49. E. 3. m. 21.  her age in 49. E. 3. whereupon her husband and she had 
q Claus. 49. E. 3. m. 21.  livery of her lands.  
This john Beauchamp had the honour to be the first man that ever had creation to the dignity of a Baron in England by 
r Pat. 11. R. 2. p. 1. m. 12.  Patent, which bears date at Wodstoke x. Octobris undecimo R. 2. but he enjoyed it not long; for the 
s Th. Walsing. Hist Angl. in 1388. p. 365. n. 20.  same year the rebellious Lords, having raised a potent army, came up to London; and there mustering their men in the sight of the Tower, where the King then lodged, forced him to call a Parliament, wherein, by their power, they did what they listed, causing Sir Robert Tresilian chief Justice of England, and divers others to be attainted of treason; of which number this 
t Th. Walsing. Hist Angl. in 1388. p. 365. n. 20.  Sir john Beauchamp, (than Lord Steward of the King's household) being one; was thereupon hanged 
u Ib. n. 40.  drawn and quartered.  
But by the Kings writ 
w Claus. 15. R. 2. m. 42.  of Monstraverunt directed to the Justices of the Common Pleas in xv. R. 2. upon the allegation of William de Tyrington and Joane his wife; wherein they set forth, that the said William and Joane had recovered the third part of this manor in 43. E. 3. as the dowry of Joane, against the said john Beauchamp and Elizabeth; it appears, that the said John and Elizabeth, long before this attainder; viz. the Sunday being the feast day of the exaltation of the Holy cross in 7. R. 2. did demise it unto john Catesby, to hold during the said john Catesby his life, in consideration of viij. l. per an. to be paid to the said john Beauchampe and Joane and their heirs: so that, by reason of this demise, the viij. l. Rent per an. Only, and the reversion, after john Catesby his death, were seized for the King in regard of the aforesaid attainder: And (which is not the least notable) that his coat of male, being then in the hands of one john reed an armourer of London, was thereupon 
* Claus. 12. R. 2. m. 19  delivered up unto Henry E. of Derby (afterwards King by the name of Henry the 4.) by a special command. But this attainder as all things else done in that Parliament of xi. R. 2. held by force, being made 
a Claus. 22. R. 2. m. 25.  void in the Parliament of 21. R. 2. and it being enacted, that all that were then disherited should be restored to their estates; command was given by the K. writ directed to his Eschaetor in this County, to put Sir john Beauchampe Kt. son and heir of the aforesaid John, into possession of the viij. l. per an. Rend, payable during the life of john Catesby; which Sir john Beauchamp died 
b Esc. 8. H. 5. n. 70.  seized of this manor 8. H. 5. leaving issue Margaret his 
c Ib.  Daughter and heir, than the wife of john Pauncefot, and shortly after of john Wysham; who in 1. H. 6. with her husband john Wysham, levied a 
d F. de diversis comitat. Levat. Octab. joh. B. 1. H. 6.  Fine of divers manors; and amongst the rest of this, whereby it was put into the hands of many, named in the same Fine (which were Feoffees in trust no doubt;) howbeit in 
e Rotul. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  10. H. 6. john Blounce of Wygington, in Com. Oxon, was certified to be Lord thereof: but how it passed from him I know not; neither have I seen more thereof till 12. E. 4. that Thomas Craft and Elizabeth his wife 
f Fin. de diversis commit. levat. Craft. anim. 12. E. 4.  settled a third part of it, by a Fine then levied, upon themselves and the heirs of the said Elizabeth. From which Thomas it divolved to john croft, who in 8. H. 8. 
h Fin. de T. Mich. 8. H. 8.  passed what interest he had here, by the name of the moiety of the manor, unto Sir Edward Grevill Knight.  
In whose line it did not long continue; for in 29. Eliz. Edward the son of Thomas Wotton 
i Esc. 8. H. S.  possessed it; and I have heard that his descendants are still Lords of it.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Giles) being a Prebend 
k Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 23. a.  belonging to the cathedral of Lichfield, was first 
l Fin. levat. xv. joh. B. 32. H. 3.  granted thereunto by Roger Prior of Coventre in 32. H. 3. and in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
m Cod. M S. in Scac.  at x. marks.  
Being now come to the skirts of Stoneley Parish wherein the River of Sow meets with Avon, before I follow the Banks of that River any further on this southeast side, I am, according to my declared method, to take notice of those places, which are situate on the northwest side thereof: but because the Northern part of this Hundred lies not adjacent to any branch of Avon, I must be constrained to observe some few places in that Eastern Corner by their bordering on Watlingstreete, or near thereto, till the same great and well known road do meet with the River Swifts at Bensford-bridge, which will lead me to those other towns that lie on the northwest Bank of that stream, as also of Avon. Which being done, I then purpose to discover the original of Sow; and so following that channel, with its branches, not only to finish all that Northern side of this Hundred, but to take view of the City of Coventre with the liberties, which anciently was part of the same, (though now an entire County of itself.)  
And having thus declared the course that I purpose to take, wherein the Map will be a proper guide to the Reader, I shall begin with Stretton, now a depopulated place, and known commonly by the name of Stretton-fields; but anciently called Stretton-Baskervile, to distinguish it from the many other Strettons in this County; according to which appellation I have fixed it in the Map.   

Stretton-Baskervile.  
AS all other Strettons take their names from some great road near unto which they are situate, so doth this of that known Roman way, called Watling-streete lying on the North side of it; with the addition of Baskervile, in regard that family were anciently Lords thereof, as I shall show anon. In 
n doomsday lib.  Edw. the Conf. days one Edricus possessed it; but after the Norman invasion it was bestowed on Ralph de Mortimer, Progenitor to that eminent family seated at Wigmore in Com. Salop, who had also lands in the Counties of Oxford. Linc. Salop, York, Hereford, Worcester, Somers. and Berks. as by the general Survey, then taken, appeareth, where this place (written Stratone) is rated for three hides, and valued at xxx. sol.  
How or when it went out of the line of Mortimer, I have not found: but the next possess●s thereof, that I meet with, was Baskervill, and that very ancient; for in 12. H. 2. when Will. Earl Ferrer certified what Fees were held of him, it appears, 
o Lib rub. f. 106. a.  that Ralph de Boskervill held one of those three, of which William de Boskervill, his Father, was enfeoffed by (Robert Earl Ferrer) his grandfather, which must needs be in H. 1. time; whereof this Stretton was part, as the Aid-roll 
p Penès S. Clarke Bar.  in 20. E. 3. manifesteth: For john de Twyford was then found to hold the fourth part of a Kts see here, of the fee of Tutebury ● which Honour of Tutebury did anciently belong to Ferrer, as is commonly known. But the first of the Baskerviles, that the Records, I have seen, do directly point out to be possessor hereof, was Walter de Baskervile, who lived in K. John's time; and this is in a pleading 
q Pl. de banco temp. R. joh. Rot. 1. & Rot. 4. In dorso.  betwixt the said Walter, and the Prioress of Eton (now Nun-Eaton) which the said Prioress claimed in right of the Church of Burton, whereunto she alleged this to belong as a chapel; and, to fortify her title, produced the grant of the Church of Burton to the Nuns of Eton by Ralph de Turevill, together with the confirmation of H. (Nuvant) Bishop of Coventre, whereby it was mentioned to be a chapel belonging to Burton. And, besides all this, she exhibited a writing made by Alice de Baskervile, grandmother to this Walter, directed to the Bishop of Coven. whereby it appeared, that after the truth touching the right of advowson was known unto her, she did for ever after further desist laying claim thereto. But to this Walter answered, that what the Nuns had there produced could not prejudice his title; for they had showed no grant thereof from any of his ancestors; and alleged, that this of his grandmothers' ought not to bind him, in regard she had no interest there but by her dowry.  
This, as it is historical in relation to the Church, so doth it show, that Alice was grandmother to Walter; And that William was his grandfather and Ralph his Father, I think there is no doubt. Of these, Ralph was a Benefactor 
r Cart. 21. E. 1. n. 2. per Inspex.  to the Monastery of Merevale (in this County, founded in his time by Robert Earl Ferrer:) And Walter gave 
s Rot. P. 10. Io●.  three palfreys in 10. johan. for having respite in the payment of x. l. owing to the King for a Fine, which he made with him; and of xxv. l. debt that he owed to the Jews. But in 
t Rot. P. 16. Joh.  16 joh. this Walter was dead: for then Ysolda his widow gave C. marks and one palfrey to have possession of her inheritance; as also of the dowry accrueing to her by the death of her husband; and that she might not be distreyned to marry. Yet what issue she left, is not known to me, except Ascilia 
u F. de diversis come. 12. Job.  (with whom he gave 6 marks rend in frank marriage to Walter Biset) was his daughter; which Ascilia afterwards married to Nigell de Pinchbec. But if she were his daughter, she died without issue, as it seems: for in 4 H. 3. I find, that Ralph Fitz-Nicholas, than Steward 
* Claus. 3. H. 3. m. 4. in dorso.  to William Earl Ferrer was owner of it 
† Plac. apud Westm. Oct. Mich. 4. H. 3. Rot. 2. , by descent from Alice de Baskervile his Grandmother; and the next year following there was a Fine 
w F. levat. Oct. Mich. 5. H. 3.  levied betwixt him and the Prioress of Eton touching the advouson of the Church; which was acknowledged to be the right of the same Ralph, saving to the said Prioress and her Church of Burgton the ancient and due portion she had wont to receive out of it.  
This Ralph Fitz-Nicholas was a very eminent man in his time, and had here a Mannour-house, as may be inferred by the storing of a pool with fish, for which purpose he had the King's mandate 
x Claus. 13. H. 3. m. 17.  to the Constable of Kenillworth-Castle to deliver unto him C. Bremes out of Kenillworth-Pool (a Fish in great esteem and price anciently, as when I come to Sutton in Hemlingford-Hundred I shall show.) In 14 H. 3. he had, 
y Cart. 14. H. 3. m. 4.  amongst other liberties and privileges granted to him and his heirs in divers manors, freedom from suit to the Hundred and County-Court, and of the payment called Auxilium Vicecomiti for this his manor of Stretton. And in 
z Matth. Paris: in an. 1257.  41 H. 3. departed this life (at which time he was Steward 
a Ib.  of the K. household) leaving Robert 
b Rot. F. 42. H. 3. m. 11.  his son and heir, who did his homage the year following. Which Robert was summoned 
c Claus. 47. H. 3. in dorso, m. 7.  to be at Worcester, with divers other great men, on the feast day of St. Peter ad vincula, 47 H. 3. to resist the power of Lewelin Prince of Wales, then in hostility; but he afterwards adhered to the rebellious Barons, being of the retinue 
d Esc. 50. H. 3.  to young Simon Montfort: Nevertheless, returning afterwards to obedience, he was again received 
e Pat. 52. H. 3. in dorso.  to favour, finding Sureties 
f Pat. 52. H. 3. in dorso.  for his future fidelity, viz. Ralph de Pipard, and Ralph de Pichford of Shropshire; and in 1 E. 1. died 
g Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 19  without issue, leaving Ralph, 
h Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 19  surnamed Pipard, his nephew and heir; which Ralph did his homage 
i Rot. F. 2. E. 1. m. 31.  in 2 E. 1. having lands in the Counties of Nott. Derb. Oxon. and Berks. by descent from his ●aid Uncle.  
In 13 E. 1. this Raph. Pipard claimed 
k Rot. de Quo wa●r.  a Court-Leet here, with weyfs and other privileges: and power to punish the breakers of the Assize of Bread and Ale: part of which his claim was allowed, in regard it appeared, that his ancestors had used them time out of mind; but as to the weyfs he did not speed. After which, viz. in 29 of the said K. reign, he aliened 
l F. levat. Oct. joh. Bap. 29. E. 1.  this Lordship, with the advouson of the Church, unto john de Twyford, reserving to himself an estate for term of life only: and in 3 E. 2. departed 
m Esc. 3. E. 2. n. 25.  this life, leaving john Pipard his son and heir 37 years of age, of whom I shall say more when I come to Long-Compton.  
This john de Twyford made his residence here; as it seems (though Kirk-Langley in Derbyshire was his ancient seat) for in 17 E. 2. I find 
n Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  him amongst the List of those Knights and Men at Arms, whose names were then returned into the Chancery for this County. In whose family it continued till H. 7. time, that Thomas Twyford, having begun 
o Inq. super de pop. 9 H. 8. & 3. E. 6.  the depopulation thereof, in 4 H. 7. decaying 4 messages, and 3 cottages, whereunto Clx acres of errable land belonged, sold 
p Inq. super de pop. 9 H. 8. & 3. E. 6.  it to Henry Smith Gentleman. Which Henry, following that example, in 9 H. 7. enclosed 
q Inq● super de pop. 9 H. 8. & 3. E. 6.  DCxl acres of land more, whereby 12 mess: and 4 cottages fell to ruin; and 80 persons there inhabiting, being employed about tillage and husbandry, were constrained to departed thence and live miserably. By means whereof, the Church grew to such ruin, that it was of no other use than for the shelter of Cattle, being, with the Churchyard, wretchedly profaned, to the evil example of others, as are the words of the Inquis: In which line of Smith it continued, till that Richard Smith, son and heir to Sir Walter, settled it with Shireford, as I have there declared; and since, hath it been possessed by the owners of that Lordship.  
The value of the Church, in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. was certified 
r MS in Scac.  at viij marks; and in 
s MS penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 39 a.  26 H. 8. at vi lib. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Synodals and Procurations: there being anciently a pension 
t Ex vet. exemplari penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  of x s. per annum payable out of it to the Monastery of Nun Eton: but there is not now any part of the Church standing.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Rad. fill. Nicholai. 
Ric. Clericus, 
Ex autog. penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  33. H. 3.  D. joh. de Twyford, miles. 
Magr. Will. de Langele, die domin: in festo S. Nich. 15 E. 2. 
Northb. f. 1. a.   D. joh. de Twyford, miles. 
joh. de Roderham Pbr. 17. Cal. Aug. 15 E. 3. 
Ib. f. 37. b.   Rob. de Twyford. 
Henr. de Stretton Cleric: 4 Cal. Aug. 23 E. 3. 
Ib. f. 49. a.   D. Rob. de Twyford, miles. 
Will. de Makworth Pbr. ult. Junii, 4. R. 2. 
Strett, f. 7● b.   Rob. Twyford, domicellus. 
joh. wright Pbr. 25 Sept. 15 R. 2. 
Sk. f. 6● ●.   Rob. de Twyford, domicellus. 
D. Thom. de Cowdale Pbr. 5 Febr. 1 H. 4. 
Burgh. f. 6. b.   Rob. de Twyford. 
Simon de Faresleye, 
Ib. f. 11. ●.  7 nou. 4. H. 4.  D. Rob. de Twyford miles, D. de Langley. 
Will. Cole Capell. 14 Febr. 7 H. 4. 
Ib. f. 17. a.   Rob. Twyford ar. D. de Langley. 
D. Will. Toneworth Pbr. 27 Aug. 10 H. 5. 
Heyw. f. 10. a.   Rob. Twyford ar. D. de Langley. 
joh. Staunton Pbr. 21 Maii, 7 H. 6. 
Ib. f. 22. b.   Rob. Twyford ar. D. de Langley. 
joh. Wormegay, 
Ib. f. 33. a.  16 julii, 12 H. 6.  Rob. Twyford ar. D. de Langley. 
joh. Bythebroke Pbr. 27. Sept. 21 H. 6. 
Ib. f. 41. a.   Tho. Twyford ar. 
Rob. Bulmer Pbr. 20 Febr. 26 H. 6. 
Bo. f. 7. a.   D. Will. Blount mil. 
D. Will. Atkynson Cap. 16 junii, 10 H. 8. 
Bl. f. 8. a.   joh. Onley & Baldw. Porter generosi, ratione advoc: ejusd: durante minori aetate Walt. Smyth D. de Shirford. 
D. Edw. Smyth Cler. 12. Junii, 17 H. 8. 
Ib. f. 11● b.   Walt. Smith miles. 
D. joh. Walker Cap. 3 Sept. 29 H. 8. 
Ser. & P. f. 14. b.   Ric. Smyth ar. 
Ric. Palmer, 
Samps. & B. f. 44. ●.  10 Novemb. 12 Eliz.  Rich. Smyth de Shirford, ar. 

Ib. f. 48. a.  Geo. Messenger Cler. 11. Apr. 23 Eliz.  Will. Welshe de Burbage in Com. Leic. ex concess: Ric. Smyth. 

Bundle B.  William. Robynson Cler. 27. Sept. 24 Eliz.  Galfr. May de Sutton Cheyne in Com. Leic. gen. 

Overton bund. B●  Galf. Amherst, 4 Apr. 1607.  Galfrid. Amherst, Cler. 

Ib.  Ric. Teynton in art. bacc. 4 Dec. 1609.    

Hyde.  
THis is now also a depopulated place, but had anciently a chapel pertaining 
u Rot. de Nonis garb. etc. in Scac.  to Hinkley in Leicostershire, whereof (doubtless) it was not long since a member, in regard it appears to be of the fee of Winchester (by reason of Quincy E. of Winchester's interest in the Honour of Leicester.)  
As for the signification of the name, I shall refer you to the Gloss: of the learned Sir H. Spelman, where may be seen the various acceptions thereof; conceiving, that in this place it was first imposed, to express a certain quantity of Land sufficient for one Plough to manage. But the first mention that I have met with of it, is in 3 joh. where Will. marshal and Ralph Mallore levied a Fine of two yard Land here to the use of Richard fitz Robert. To which William succeeded Thomas, who in 55 H. 3. held 
w Esc. 55. H. 3.  half a knight's fee in this place and Eton (now Nun-Eaton) with Sapcote in Leicestershire. After which have I not seen any thing considerable relating thereto, till 20 E. 3. that William Moton answered 
x Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar.  for the 8th part of a Knights fee here, held of the Honour of Winchester; whose title therein divolved, as it seems, to Richard Grey of Codnoure, and Laurence Dutton: for in 11 R. 2. the half Knights fee before specified, lying here and in Eton, was certified 
y Esc. 11. R. 2. ●. 26.  to have been held by them of Henry Lord Ferrer of Groby. From which time, till 1 Mariae, can I discover no more thereof; but then was it found, 
z Esc. 1. M.  that Sir Walter Smyth (of whom I have spoken in Shirford) died seized of the third part of this manor; As also 300 acres of pasture, 60 acres of meadow, and 2 s. rend lying here and in Hinkley, purchased of john Leake and Richard Astell, leaving Richard his son and heir 22 years of age: which Richard, in 35 Eliz. being possessed 
a Esc. 35. Eliz.  of two parts, settled them upon William Littleton, in marriage with Margaret his daughter, in the same manner as he did Shirford (whereof I shall speak at large) since which it hath accompanied the possession of that Lordship.   

Burton-Hastings.  
SOuthwards from Stretton, and adjoining thereto, lies Burton, anciently called Burton-Hastings, by reason that the Hastings were sometime Lords thereof: which, with other Lands, whereof I shall make mention in their due places, being part 
b doomsday lib.  of the possessions belonging to Siunard surnamed Barn, a potent 
c R. Hoved. p. 264.22.  man in England before the Conquest, was, among other the distributions, which William the conqueror made, given to Henry de Fereires, one of his Normans, (Progenitor to that great Family afterwards Earls of Derby) and contained then 4 hides, having 2 mills belonging thereto: the value of the whole being certified at xl s. But in the general Survey it is written Bortone; howbeit in after times, Burthon, Burhton, Burugton, Burughton, and sometimes Burtone, from the old English word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (as I guess) signifying, with the Saxons, not only a place fortified with some warlike rampire or wall, but that which had a kind of fence or closure about it: or else from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and then may it be colonorum villa.  
In H. 2. time half this Town was 
d Rot. vetust. penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  given to the Monastery of Nun-Eaton by Geffrey le Abbe and Emme his wife (it being of her inheritance) with the consent of Ralph de Turvill and Richard le Abbe, heirs to the said Geffrey and Emme; and confirmed to them by the Charter of the same King: the residue, as it seems, coming soon after to the family of Hastings: for in 36 H. 3. it was certified, 
e Testa de Nevil.  that Henry de Hasteng held 1. Kts. fee here and in Shireford of the Earl Ferrer. And in 
f Claus. 53. H. 3. in dorso, m. 8.  53 H. 3. upon the death of Henry de Hastings, amongst other Kts. fees assigned in dowry to Joane his wife, there was one in this Burton, which Nich. de Turvile then held.  
How or when Turviles' interest passed away, I have not seen; but, in 9 E. 2. John the son of Fouke de Orreby, having (as by his deed 
g Ex autog. penès Tho. Cotton. Bar.  he expresses) granted all his Lands which he had in the Village of Borghton to William de Herle and his heirs, paying to the said John and his heirs 7 marks of silver yearly, at the feasts of Easter and St. Michael the Archangel by equal portions, then released to the said William all his title to that Rent of 7 marks, reserving 6 marks to be paid by the said William during the life of him the said John; which release bears date at Stapleford in Cheshire, 9 R. 2. whereupon, the same year it was certified, 
h Nom. vill.  that the Prioress of Eton, and William de Herle were Lords of this place. Which William had issue Sir Robert de Herle 
i Ex autog. penès G. Pudsey ar.  Kt. assigned 
k Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 2. m. 34.  one of the Justices for conservation of the peace in this County in 18 and 19 
l Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 31. in dorso.  E. 3. who gave 
m Esc. 19 E. 3. n. 16.  a message in Eton to the Nuns there; and, in 21 E. 3. departed 
n Esc. 21. E. 3. n. 44.  this life, leaving his son Robert then 30 years of age: which Robert died 
o Esc. 38. E. 3. n. 23.  in 38 H. 3. without issue; whereupon Sir Ralph Hastings Kt. son of Margaret, sister to the said Robert, became his next 
p Ib.  heir: which Sir Ralph had issue Ralph, that died 
q Esc. 21. R. 2.  21 R. 2. leaving issue Ralph, Richard, and Leonard. Of these, Ralph the eldest, being attainted 
r Rot. Parl. 11. H. 4. n. 42.  for Treason, lost his head 20 jul. 6 H. 4. for 
s Rec. de T. Hill. 14. H. 4. Rot. 14. Ehor.  conspiring with Richard Scroop Archb. of York, and others, against the King: but Rich●rd his younger brother, a man of better affection● to the Crown, had restitution 
t Rot. Parl. ut supra.  of his Lands; and, in 2 H. 5. underwent 
u Rot. F. 2. H. 5. m. 26.  the Shiriffalty for this County and Leicestershire. After which, viz. in 9 H. 5. he was retained 
w Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the K. in his wars beyond Sea with 10 Men at Arms, and 30 Archers, taking 2 s. a day for his own wages, 1 s. for every of the said Men at Arms, and 6 d. for every Archer.  
In 1, 5, and 11. H. 6. he had again the custody 
x Rot. F. de iisdem ann.  of those Counties. But, in 
y Esc. 15. H. 6. n. 58.  15 H. 6. died, leaving Leonard his brother and heir xl years of age. Which Leonard, being also Shiriff 
z Rot. F. ●●. H. 6. n. 14.  for these Counties in 32 H. 6. departed 
a Esc. 34. H. 6.  this world in 34. leaving William his son and heir, afterwards Lord Chamberlain to K. Edw. 4. and erected 
b Pat. 1. E. 4. m. 25.  to the degree of a Baron by the same King; as also made Master-worker 
c Pat. 4. E. 4. p. 2. m. 16.  of the K. Moneys, both Gold and Silver; and Keeper of all manner his eschange and interchange in the Tower of London, Ireland, and Caleys. This is he whom Ric. D. of Glouc. (afterwards Kning, by the name of Ric. 3.) caused to be pulled from the council Table, in the Tower, and immediately beheaded upon a piece of Timber within the walls of that place, as our Historians do manifest: But he had a more honourable burial, viz. in the Chapel of St. George at Windsor, by the appointment of his last Will and Testament 
d Logg. Q● 10. , and in a place assigned for that purpose by K. E. 4. in his life time; where is a fair Monument erected over him by his Executors, for the making whereof he bequeathed an hundred marks.  
To whom succeeded Edward 
e Esc. 1. R. 3.  his son and heir, styled Lord Hastings and Hungerford; who by his Testament 
f Benet Q. 37.  in 22 H. 7. bequeathed his body to be buried in the college at Windsor, near his father's tomb; and left issue George Lord Hastings: which George was afterwards created 
g Mich. R. 25. H. 8. Rot. 21.  Earl of Huntingdon, 8 Dec. 21 H. 8. and sold 
h Ex relat: Th. Cotton bar.  this manor to Thomas Harvey Esq (a rich Merchant) who, by his last Will and Testament 
i MS penès S. Archer, eq. aur. f. 13. b. , bequeathed it, together with one message lying in Wodcote in this County, to the use of 3 Priests, during xxi years, to keep an obits for his soul. After which time it returned to his four daughters and heirs; whereof Lucy, the youngest, was married to Thomas Cotton of Connington in Com. Hunt. Esq (formerly in ward to the said Thomas Harvey.) Upon partition of whose Lands, this (inter alia) being allotted to her, is descended to Sir Thomas Cotton, now of Connington Bt. (great Grandchild to that Thomas.) Unto whom, for his singular favours in most freely communicating to me many rarities out of that inestimable Library, which with great cost were gathered by his worthy Father, and with no less care preserved by himself, I stand highly obliged.  
After the dissolution of the abbeys, that part of this Lordship, with the Rectory, belonging to the Monastery of Nun Eton, was granted 
k Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 3.  unto Sir Marmaduke Constable Kt. together with the site of that Religious House, and divers other Lands: but since, by purchase, is come to john Helena Esq  
The Church, being granted 
l Ex vet: membr: penès Dec. & Cap. Lich. , very anciently, to the Monastery of Nun Eton, was also appropriated 
m Burgh. f. 166. b.  thereto; and in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
n Cod. MS in Scac.  at 7 marks and a half: but in 
o MS penès S. Archer, eq. aur. f. 39 a.  26 H. 8. at 4 l, 14 s. 2 d. over and above ix s. vi d. for Procurations and Synodals, being not a Presentative, but the Cure served by a Stipendiary; in which Church are neither Arms nor Monuments.   

Shirforde.  
FRom Burton-Hastings, towards the South, lieth Shirford, whereof there now remains nothing but part of the ancient Mannour-house. This place may seem to have taken its name from the ford or Passage over that little Torrent, which runs on the West part thereof towards Nun-Eaton, as the Map will show; Shirs signifying 
p Lel. I●in. vol. 3. f. 91.  clear, and in that sense we still use the word upon some occasions.  
As it lies within the Parish of Burton-Hastings, so was it anciently a member thereof, and held likewise of Ferrer: but the first mention that I find of it, is in H. 2. time, where Ralph the son of Robert de Chartres (a man in some eminency at that time, as I apprehend by the stile of his Deed) confirms 
q Ex autog. penès Ric. Newdigate ar.  unto the Canons of Erdbury (in this County) a yard Land lying in Sireford; for so is it there written: and, by the consent of Richard his son, granted unto them ten acres more in pure alms. Amongst the Witnesses to which Deed were Randolfe Truwe, and William his son. Not long after which time, viz. about the beginning of H. 3. reign at the farthest, certain Lands there were given 
r Regist. de Cumba, f. 89. b.  to the Monks of comb by Thomas Trove, who styles himself in his Grant, Dominus de Schireford. From which Thomas, as I guess, did descend john de Shireford; who, in 20 E. 3. with Robert de Herle, answered 
s Rot. penès S. Clark● bar.  for half a knight's fee in Broughton and Shirford, then held of the Honour of Tutbury.  
This john de Shirford was also Lord of the moiety of the manor of Church-waver; but, leaving no issue male, these his Lands divolved to the family of Purefey, Margaret his Daughter taking to Husband Philip Purefey of Munsterton in Leicestershire: In whose line this manor of Shireford continued till H. 8. time, being their principal seat in this County.  

Will. Purefey de Munsterton, temp. E. 1. & E. 2. 

Philippus Purefey 3, & 48, E. 3.- Margareta filia & haeres Joh. de Shirford. 

Will. Purefey, 6, & 21, R. 2. 

Will. Purefey, 21. R. 1. 1. H. 5.- Margareta filia Will. Chetwin de Ingestre mil. 21. R. 2. 

Will. Purefey, obiit 6. E. 4.- Mariana filia & haeres Alani allot de Shalston in Com. Buck. 

Philippus Purefey, obiit 8. E. 4.- Isabel, nupta Joh. Denton, 12. E. 4. 

Joh. obiit sine prole.  
Nich obiit s. p.  
Will. obiit s. p.    
Joh. Purefey, 12. E. 4. 

Nich. Purefey, qui vendidit M. de Shirford, temp. H. 8.          
Thomas Purefey Legis-perirus, & de consilio Ric. de Bellocampo, Warwici Comitis. 6. H. 5.       
Which Philip was son 
t Ex autog. penès Com. Denbigh,  to W. Purefey of Munsterton, who bore 
u Ib.  for his Arms, upon a fesse betwixt 3 pair of gauntlets, handing each other, 3 martlets: and, being learned in the Laws, became Steward 
w Regist. de Cumba, f. 215. b.  to Ralph Earl Stafford for holding his Courts; as also a Justice of 
x Pat. ab an. 38. usque 48. E. 3. in dorso.  Peace in this County, from the 38, till the last of E. 3. reign. He had issue William and Thomas: which Will. in 14 R. 2. had licence 
y Scrope. f. 127. b.  granted to him by Ric. Scroop, B. of cou. and Lich. to have an Oratory or private chapel, in his house here at Schireford; being also in Commission 
z Pat. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  of the peace in this County, from the 6, to the 20 of K. R. 2. reign (viz. 
a Pat. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  13, 14, 17, and 20.) But Thomas was trained up to study the Laws; and, in 8 R. 2. had an annuity 
b Ex Coll. W. Burton.  of xx s. granted to him by Sir john Warren Kt. with a Robe and Hood of the better sort, of that suit which he gave to the rest of his Esquires, to be yearly paid him out of the manor of Rotley, pro consilio suo impenso & impendendo. He was also in Commission 
c Pat. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  for conservation of the peace in this County, from the 13 of R. 2. till 6 H. 5. and had a memorable Grant from john de Whellesburgh of the inheritance in reversion of Fenny Drayton and Whellesburgh, two good manors in Leicestershire; whereby the same John did also pass his Arms to be born by him the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns, as entirely as he himself or his ancestors had born them; all which appears by the Deed 
d Ex autog. penès Geo. Puresey ar.  sealed with his Seal of Arms, and bearing date at Fenny-Drayton 21 R. 2. which Arms, viz. Or, 3 piles gules, and upon a Canton arg: a mullet Sable, have ever since been born by his Descendants, quarterly with their own.  
This manor continued to William, son and heir of the last mentioned William, who married 
e Ex autog penès Wal. Chetwyn, ar.  Margaret the daughter to Sir William Chetwynd Kt. in 21 R. 2. Which William, in 6 H. 4. was joined in Commission 
f Rot. F. 6. H. 4. m. 6.  amongst others to treat with the people about a loan of Money for the K. special service, and rested in Commission for the peace in this Shire from 
g Pat. 8. H. 4. p. 1. in dorso. m. 38  8 H. 4. till 
h Pat. 1. H. 5. p. 1. in dorso, m. 35  1 H. 5. But how long he lived, I find not; for the name of William holding on to his Posterity, doth so confound the descent, as that without more particular light than I have yet had, I must only by circumstances distinguish them: which I presume is here right enough done: for the next mention of them, that I meet with, is in 10 H. 6. where William Purefey of Shirford is certified 
i Rot. in Scac. penès Remem. R.  to hold the manor of Wover (now Church-Over) in this County, whereof I have already spoke. This is that William, who married 
k Ex Coll. W. Burton  Mariana the daughter to Alan Ayott of Shalston in Com. Buck. and in 12 H. 6. when all the men of note through England were sworn to observe divers Articles agreed on in the Parliament then held, is recorded, 
l Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  amongst others in this County, having then his residence here at Shirford.  
In 19 H. 6. he had Commission 
m Pat. 19 H. 6. p. 1. In dorso m. 20.  to treat for another loan: and was a Justice of Peace from 
n Pat. de iisdem ann. In dorso.  the 18, to the 24 of H. 6. In 
o Rot. f. 26. H. 6. m. 10.  26 H. 6. he had the Shiriffalty of these Counties; and died 
p Esc. 6. E. 4. n. 5.  in 6 E. 4. leaving issue Philip 
q Esc. 6. E. 4. n. 5.  his son and heir 24 years of age, with John 
r Claus. 12. E. 4. In dorso m. 21.  a younger son. Which Philip in 8 E. 4. being in Commission 
s Rot. f. 8. E. 4. m. 14.  for the assessing of two fifteen, and two tenths in this County, then granted to the K. in Parliament, died 
t Esc. 8. E. 4. n. 29. Godin Qu. 31.  the same year, seized, inter alia, of this manor; and was buried 
u Esc. 8. E. 4. n. 29. Godin Qu. 31.  in the Church of St. James at Badsley-Clinton, as by his Testament he directed; leaving issue 
w Esc. 8. E. 4. n. 29. Godin Qu. 31.  john, Nicholas, and William. Of these three, Nicholas 
x Claus. 12. E. 4. In dorso m. 21.  was the last that survived; but all of them died 
y Claus. 12. E. 4. In dorso m. 21.  without issue: and therefore Nicholas 
z Pat. 6. H. 7. m. 2. , son to John their Uncle, became heir to the estate, being then in ward to the King for this inheritance. Of whom I find nothing further memorable, than, that he was 
a Ex autog. penès G. Purefey de Wadley. Are.  of Shalston in Buckinghamshire, and sold 
b Esc. 1. M. F. levat. T. Mich. 37. H. 8.  this manor of Shirford to Henry Smyth Esq the principal branch of his descendants having for the most part resided ever since at Drayton in Lescestershire (whereof George Purefey Esq son and heir of George, by Mary one of the daughters and coheirs to Sir Valentine Knightley, is still Lord, though his seat be at Wadley in Berks.)  
Which H. Smyth being son to John, a wealthy Citizen of Coventre, (of whom in Nether-Fletchamsted I have spoke) bore so great a love to that City, that he contributed 
c Pat. 23. H. 7. p. 2.  to the purchase of 50 l. lands per annum, for the maintenance of one Priest, 12 poor men, and one woman in the gilled of the holy Trinity, St. john Baptist, and St. Katherine, there situate. And was in Commission for conservation of the peace from 
d Pat. de iisdem ann. in dorso.  the 17 of H. 7. till his death: as also for Goal-delivery in 17, 
e Pat. 17. H. 7. p. 2. in dorso, m. 4.  and 23, 
f Pat. 23. H. 7. p. 1. in dorso, m. 20.  H. 7. And had issue Sir Walter Smyth Kt. whose murder here at Shirford by his own Lady, assisted with two servants, and the circumstances conducing thereto (which are very memorable) I shall here briefly set 
g Ex relat. Johannis Smyth de Crabbet in Com. Suss. eq. aur. & Ric. Wallop de Bugbroke in Com, Northamp. avunculi ejusdem Joh.  forth.  
This Sir Walter, being grown an aged man at the death of his first wife, considering of a marriage for Richard his son and heir, then at man's estate, to that end made his mind known to Mr Thomas Chetwin of Ingestre in Staffordshire (a Gentleman of an ancient family and fair estate) who, entertaining the motion in behalf of Dorothy, one of his daughters, was contented to give 500 l. portion with her. But no sooner had the old Knight seen the young Lady, than that he became a suitor for himself, being so captivated with her beauty, that he tendered as much for her, besides a good jointure, as he should have received in case the match had gone on for his son. Which liberal offer so wrought upon Mr Chetwyn, as that he spared not for arguments to persuade his daughter to accept of Sir Walter for her husband. Whereupon the marriage ensued accordingly; but with what a tragic issue, will quickly be seen: For it was not long, ere that her affections wand'ring after younger men, she gave entertainment to one Mr William Robinson (then of Drayton-Basset, a young Gentleman of about 
h Esc. 2. Eliz.  22 years of age) son 
i Esc. 2. Eliz.  to George Robinson a rich Mercer of London: and grew so impatient at all impediments, which might hinder her full enjoyment of him, that she rested not till she had contrived a way to be rid of her husband. For which purpose corrupting her waiting Gentlewoman, and a Groom of the stable, she resolved by their help, and the assistance of Robinson, to strangle him in his bed, appointing the time and manner how it should be effected: And, though Robinson failed in coming on the designed night (perhaps through a right apprehension of so direful a fact) she no whit staggered in her resolutions: for watching her husband till he was fallen asleep, she then let in those assasinates before specified; and, casting a long towel about his neck, caused the Groom to lie upon him to keep him from struggling, whilst herself and the maid, straining the towel, stopped his breath.  
It seems the good old man little thought that this his Lady had acted therein: for when they first cast the towel about his neck, he cried out, help Doll help! But, having thus dispatched the work, they carried him into another room where a close stool was placed, upon which they set him; and, after an hour, that the Maid and Groom were silently got away, to palliate the business, she made an outcry in the house, wring her hands, pulling her hair, and weeping extremely; with pretence, that missing him for some time out of bed, she went to see what the matter was, and found him accidentally in that posture. Which subtle and feigned shows of sorrow, prevented all suspicion of his violent death: and, not long after, went to London, setting so high a value upon her beauty, that Robinson, her former darling (perhaps for not keeping touch with her, as before hath been said) became neglected. But, within two years following, it so happened, that this woeful deed of darkness was brought to light by the groom before specified; who, being entertained with Mr Richard Smyth, son and heir to the murdered Knight; and attending him to Coventre with divers other servants, became so sensible of his villainy, when he was in his cups, that out of good nature, he took his Master to a side, and upon his knees besought forgiveness from him for acting in the murder of his Father, declaring all the circumstances thereof. Whereupon Mr Smyth discreetly gave him good words, but wished some others, that he trusted, to have an eye to him, that he might not escape when he had slept and better considered what might be the issue thereof. Notwithstanding which direction, he fled away with his master's best Horse; and, hasting presently into Wales, attempted to go beyond Sea: but being hindered by contrary winds, after three essays to launch out, was so happily pursued by Mr Smyth, who spared for no cost in sending to several Ports, that he was found out and brought Prisoner to Warwick, as was also the Lady and her Gentlewoman, all of them, with great boldness, denying the fact; and the Groom most impudently charging Mr Smyth, with endeavour of corrupting him to accuse the Lady (his mother in-law) falsely, to the end he might get her jointure: But upon his arraignment so smitten was he at apprehension of the guilt● that he publicly acknowledged it, and stoutly justified what he had so said to be true to the face of the Lady and her Maid; who, at first, with much seeming confidence, pleaded their innocency, till at length, seeing the particular circumstances thus discovered, they both confessed the fact: For which, having judgement to die, the Lady was burnt at a Stake near the Hermitage on Wolvey-heath (towards the side of Shirford Lordship) where the Country people to this day show the place: and the Groom with the Maid suffered death at Warwick. This was about the third year of Q. Mary's reign, it being May 15. 1 Mariae, that Sir Walter's murder 
k Esc. 1. M.  so happened.  
To whom succeeded the before specified Richard, his son and heir; who was strangely juggled out of a fair inheritance, this Lordship being part; the manner 
* Ex relatu praefati Joh. Smyth ar.  whereof, considering what success hath attended it, is not unworthy the relation.  
This Richard, having but one only daughter, called Margaret, by his first wife; and doubting of issue male, treated with Sir john Littleton of Frankley in Worcestershire, for a marriage betwixt his said daughter, and William Littleton, third son to the said Sir John: In consideration whereof, he agreed to settle all his lands, in remainder, after his own decease without other issue, upon the said William and Margaret, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten; but, for lack of such issue, to return to his own right heirs. And having Writings drawn accordingly● trusted the said Sir john Littleton to get them engrossed. Which being effected, and a day appointed for sealing, Mr Smyth came over to Frankley, where he found very noble entertainment, and some of Sir John's friends to bear him company, in whose presence the Writings were brought forth, and begun to be read: but before they came to the uses, stepped in Sir John Littleton's keeper in a sweat, and told them, that there were a brace of Bucks at lare in the Park, which carried a glass in their tails for Mr Smyth's Dogs to look in (for he loved coursing well, and had his Greyhounds there) but, if they made not haste, those market people, which passed through the Park, would undoubtedly rouse them. Whereupon Sir john Littleton earnestly moved Mr Smyth to seal the Writings without further reading; protesting, that they were according to the draughts he had seen, and without any alteration. Which bold asleverations, putting him out of all suspicion of sinister dealing, caused him forthwith to seal them, and to go into the Park.  
Hereupon the two Children (for they were not above ix years old a piece) were married together, and lived in the house with Sir John. But so it happened, that, about six years after, the young man died by a fall from a Horse; insomuch as Mr Smyth, considering that his daughter had no issue, resolved to take her away, and signified as much to Sir John; who, designing to marry her again to George, his second son, refused to deliver her; till which time Mr Smyth never suspected any thing in the Deed formerly so sealed, as hath been said: But then, upon difference betwixt him and Sir John, it appeared, that for want of issue by the before specified William and Margaret, the lands were to divolve unto the right heirs of the said William, which was Gilbert Littleton his eldest brother, contrary to the plain agreement at first made. To make short therefore; William, the youngest son, married her; George, the second, enjoyed her; and Gilbert, the eldest, had the estate, as heir to his brother: Which, descending to John his son, was kept from Mr Smyth the true heir, with whom he had great suits in Law; and at length by his attainder 
l Deci. of the Pract. of Ro. E. of Essex and his complices Impr. Lond. 1601.  for adhering to Robert E. of Essex in 42 Eliz. came to the Crown [for he 
m Deci. of the Pract. of Ro. E. of Essex and his complices Impr. Lond. 1601.  was drawn into that Treason, as being a man much respected for his wit and valour by those Conspirators, and died in Prison.] After which, King James, at his first coming to the Crown of England, being petitioned by Muriel the widow to the said John for restitution of his lands; well weighing how popular a man the Earl of Essex was, and so consequently all those that took part with him were looked on by the Vulgar, unto whom an Act of Mercy could not but be, especially at his first entrance, very grateful, yielded to her request; and by his Letters pat. made a grant of them to her. Whereupon, she still doubting more trouble by suits with Mr Smyth, sold them away to Sergeant Helena, a great Lawyer: who likewise considering upon what foundation Littleton's title was at first built, to the end that it might the better be defended, disposed of them to his 5 sons, viz. Sir Warwick Helena and Sir Francis (both Knights) Nicholas, Walter, and George: But such is the fate that follows these possessions, that for want of a public adversary, these brothers are now at suit amongst themselves for them.  
And, as none of the line of Gilbert Littleton before specified (to whom they so descended by force of the before specified conveyance) doth enjoy a foot of them: so is it no less observable, that the son and heir of George by the same Margaret (so married as I have declared) viz. Stephen Littleton of Holbeach in Worcestershire, was attended with a very hard fate, being one of the Gunpowder Conspirators in 3 jac. for which he lost his life and estate, as is very well known.   

Bulkinton●  
SOuthwards from hence lies Bulkinton, which is a large Parish, containing these Hamlets, viz. Weston in Arden, Ryeton, Bramcote, Wolvershill, Merston-Iabet, and Bernacle; of which in their order.  
In the conquerors days, this was certified 
n doomsday lib.  to be in the possession of the Earl of Mellent, and held then by Salo his under-tenant; at which time it contained 4 hides and one virgat of land, being valued at xx s. and written Bochintone.  
That Ernald de Boys was Steward to Rob. Bossu E. of Leic. I have already taken notice in Clifton; but whether this place descended to him as heir to Robert de Watervill, his Uncle 
o Reg. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Cotton f. 28. a. : or whether he were enfeofft thereof immediately by the said Earl, I cannot say; nevertheless that he succeeded Watervill as heir, is most probable: for it appears 
p Reg. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 30. a. , that Roger de Watervill, brother of Robert, gave the Church to the abbey of Leicester, upon, or near the time of that Monastery its foundation, which was in an. 1143. (8 Steph.) To which Church were then belonging 
q Ib.  two yard land, called the glebe; with the chapels of Bernangle; Weston, Ryton, Merston, Schelton, Ansty, and Bramcote: all which, except Schelton and Ansty, do yet continue of this Parish: for in those days it was seldom seen, that the possession of the manor and patronage of the Church were in several hands before such perpetual advousons were given to the Monks. Which Ernauld confirmed 
r Pat. 12. E. 2. p. 1. m. 18.  the said grant of Roger de Watervile: so also did 
s Ib.  his descendants, the 3 succeeding Ernalds.  
In 13 E. 1. john de Boys, son to the last Ernald, claimed 
t Rot. de Quo war. 13. E. 1.  a Court-Leet, Gallows, power to punish the breakers of the Assize of Bread and Ale: as also Weyfs; and to be discharged of the common amerciaments of the County. All these, I say, he claimed then by prescription in this his manor of Bulkinton, Weston, and Ryton, with Free-warren here by grant to Ernald his father, which were allowed. To whom succeeded William his brother and heir, (as in Clifton is manifested.) Which William settled 
u F. levat. xv. Mich. 21. E. 1.  this manor, with divers other, upon himself for life; and afterwards upon William de la Zuche and Maud his wife, and the heirs of the same William and Maud; and for lack of such issue, to the said Maud, and the heirs of her body; the remainder to his right heirs. Which Maud was heir to the above mentioned William de Bosco, as the descent in Clifton showeth.  
In the line of Zuche [whose chief seat was at Haringworth in Northamptonshire, by inheritance 
w Cart. Antiq. PP. ●. 69.  from Milesent de Cantilupe] it continued for divers generations.  


a Esc. 39 H. 3.  Guliel. de Cantilupo obiit 39 H. 3. 


b Rot. F. 1. E. 1. m. 3.  Georg. de Cantilupo obiit sine prole.  

c Esc 1. E. 1. n. 16.  Johanna soror & cohaeres, ux. Henrici de Hastings.  
.... de Monte alto. 1. maritus.- 
d Esc 1. E. 1. n. 16.  Milisenta alterasororum & cohaeredum, defuncta 27 E. 1.- 
e Rot. F. 2. E. 1. m. 29.  Eudo la Zuche 2. E. 1. 


f Rot. F. 27. E. 1. m. 21.  Will. la Zuche filius & haeres obiit 
h Esc. 26. E. 3. n. 50.  10. Martii, 26 E. 3.- 
g E Cod. MS. penès H. Com. Stanf.  Matilda filia & haeres Joh. Lovel, mil. & Isabellae ux. ejus, sororis & haeredis Will. de Bosco. 


i Esc. 26. E. 3. n. 50.  Eudo de la Zuche, obiit vita patris. 


k Esc. 26. E. 3. n. 50.  Will. lafoy Zuche, aetat. 30. an. ad mortem avi. obiit 
l Esc. 5. R. 2. n. 62.  5. R. 2. 


m Esc. 5. R. 2. n. 62.  Will. lafoy Zuche, aetat. 40. an. 5. R. 2. obiit 
n Esc. 3. H. 5. n. 46.  3. H. 5. 


o Esc. 3. H. 5. n. 46.  Will. lafoy Zuche, aetat. 13. an. 3. H. 5. obiit 
p Esc. 8. E. 4. n. 53.  8. E. 4. 


q Esc. 8. E. 4. n. 53.  Joh. dom. Zousche, aetat. 8. an. 8. E. 4. attinctus 
r Rot. Parl. 1. H. 7. m. 6.  in Parl. 7. Nou. 1. H. 7. 


s Rot. Cur.  Joh. Zouche, fill. & haeres 23. H. 7. 


t Lib. 3. cedul.  Ric. dom. Zouche. 


u Lib. 3. cedul.  Geo. dom. Zouche, plenae aetat. 6. E. 6. obiit 
w Lib. 4. cedul.  19 Junii, 19 Eliz. 


x Lib. 4. cedul.  Edw. fill. & haeres, accrevit plenam aetatem, 6. Junii, 19 Eliz.                         
In 7 E. 2. the K. granted 
y Cart. 7. E. 2. n. 27.  Free-warren to the before specified William and Maud his wife, in their demesn lands here at Bulkinton, Weston, Riton, Brancote, and Wolfarshull, all in this Parish. But afterwards do I meet with nothing more of that family, relating to this place, further than their dying seized thereof, till Edward, the principal male branch of those Barons; who, wasting that great Patrimony, descended to him from his forefathers, sold this Lordship, with the rest of the Hamlets in this Parish, to Humphrey Davenport Esq and one Richard Bucknam Gent. Which Humphrey and Richard past the one moiety thereof to Sir Christopher Yeluerton Kt. one of the Justices of the K. Bench (temp. Jac. R.) whose Grandchild Sir Chr. Yeluerton of East-Neston in Com. Northampt. Kt. of the Bath, now enjoys it. And the other moiety to George Purefey, fifth son to Michael Purefey of Caldecote Esq: which George had issue Gamaliel Purefey, who sold it to Anthony Stoughton now of St. john's in Warwick Esq the present owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to St. James, being granted to the abbey of Leicester (as I have already showed) was anciently appropriated to that Monastery: and, upon the endowment of the vicarage, a pension of xxvi s. viij d. per annum, was reserved 
z Reg. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 30. a.  out of the same.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Rectory was valued 
a E Cod. MS in Scac.  at xxvi marks; and the vicarage at 
b E Cod. MS in Scac.  11 marks: But in 26 H. 8. I find the vicarage rated 
c Ms penès S. A. eq: aur. f. 38. b.  at vi lib. x sol. vi d. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Synodals and Procurations,  
Which Rectory, being in the Crown, as parcel of the possessions belonging to the dissolved Monastery of Leicester, was granted 
d Pat. 33. Eliz. p. 5.  by Q. Eliz. in 33 of her reign, to the Free-school of Uppingham in Com. Rutland.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich. Langt. f. 7. b.  Warinus de Swanington Pbr. an. 1258.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 
Rob. de Bengrave. 5. Id. Dec. 1305.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Northb. f. 20. a.  joh. Bernard Pbr. 4. Non. Apr. 1326:  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Street. f. 8. b.  Dom. Ric. de Chedle. 4. Id. Aug. 1361.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Heyw. f. 21. a.  Will. Granger Pbr. 26. Martii. 1428.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Ib. f. 24. b.  Ric. Wylkyns Pbr. 21. Julii, 1430.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Ib. f. 41. b.  Hen. Awbell Pbr. 20. Aug. 1443.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Ib. f. 42. b.  Tho. Sawnder Pbr. 8. Dec. 1444.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Ib. f. 43. a.  Tho. hill Pbr. 17. Febr. 1444.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Bo. f. 8. b.  Will. Gregg Pbr. 13. Aug. 1449.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Bowl. f. 9 b.  joh. Webbe, Cap. 22. Martii. 1453.  Abb. & conu. de Leic. 

Bl. f. 11. b.  D. Tho. Lyndon, Cap. 11. Apr. 1525.  H. 8. Rex Angliae, ratione dissolute. Abb. Leic. 

S●r & P. f. 17. b.  D. Tho. Mower. Cap. 4. Sept. 1540  Hen. Waver de Coventre, Mercer. 

Samps. & ●. f. 9 b.  Will. Smyth Cler. 12. Maii, 1557.  Hen. Waver de Coventre, Mercer. 

Ib. f. 11. a.  Ric. Briscow Cler. 6. Dec. 1557.  Hen. Waver de Coventre, Mercer. 

Ib. f. 30. a.  Edw. jurdayne Cler. 2. Junii, 1561.  Ric. Waver, alias Over. 

Ib. f. 46. b.  Walt. Enderby, 6. Aug. 1575.  Geo. Belgrave de Belgrave in Com. Leic. ar. 

Overton bund. C.  Henr. Bradshaw, Cler.    

Weston in Arden.  
THis, taking its name from the Western situation from Bulkinton, was also, in the Conq. days, in the possession on the Earl of Mellent, and then certified to contain two hides, which were valued at xl sol. Since which time the possession thereof hath gone along with Bulkinton, till now: therefore shall I not need to make instance by particular proofs; in regard, that all those Records, that I have made use of for Bulkinton, do manifest the same. Yet, because there are some things peculiar hereunto only, I shall in their order take notice of them: amongst which this is not the least observable; that of all these places in the Parish of Bulkinton, it hath not only the priority in rank, where they are mentioned together in the Records: but even Bulkinton itself, with the rest, are accounted as members of it; the reason whereof can be no other, than, that the Lord of them all had his Mannour-house here, where the Leet being kept, not only the Inhabitants of the other Villages met; but from other places, both in this County and Leicestersh. which were the Lord Zouches lands, viz. Clifton, Browns-over, Wyhto●t, Bulkinton and Ry●on, in Com. Warr; with Ulsthorpe, Elmesthorpe, and Cleybrooke in Leicestersh. as by Court-Rolls in H. 6. time I have seen.  
Upon the death of the last Ernald de Boys, 5 E. 1. it was found 
a Esc. 5. E. 1. n. 9 , that this manor was by him held in capite of the heirs of the Earl of Winchester (in right of their partage in the Honour of Leicester) paying yearly unto them one Hound called a Brache, and seven pence in money for all services.  
Afterwards, scil. in 7 E. 2. Will. lafoy Zuche and Maud his wife had Free-warren granted to them here and in divers other places, (as in Bulkinton hath been said.) Which Will. in 19 E. 3. had licence 
b Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 19  for amortizing of 8 messages, 9 yard land and a half, and xxx s. annual Rent, with the appurtenances, lying in Cleybroke and Leyre (in Com. Leic.) this Weston in Arden, Merston-Iabet, Coton, and Ryton juxta Bulkinton, (Com. Warr.) for the maintenance of two Priests to sing Mass daily in the chapel of our Lady within this his manor of Weston, for the good estate of himself, whilst he lived, and for the health of his soul after he should departed this world; as also for the soul of William Danet; and for the souls of the father and mother, with the ancestors and heirs of the said Will. lafoy Zuche and Will. Danet, and of all the faithful deceased. Concerning which Chantry, the B. of cou. and Lich. upon his Ordination 
c Northb. f. 121. a.  thereof, the next ensuing year, thus declared; That there having been a chapel of the blessed Virgin Mary within this manor of Weston, and therein divine service celebrated time out of mind; which, being grown ruinous, was then newly fallen down, Sir Will. lafoy Zuche of Haringworth Kt. had rebuilt the same with a fair fabric, in honour of the said blessed Virgin, for the good estate of himself; as also of Sir Will. lafoy Zuche of Totenes, and the Lady Eliz. his wife, with their children during this life; and afterwards for the health of their souls, and for the souls of Will. de Boys, Sir Eudo la Zuche, Melisent de Montalt, Maud la Zuche, Elene la Zuche, and their children departed this life: And for the souls of Will. Danet and Richard Dobyn, and other Benefactors, with all the faithful deceased.  
But, whereas the first licence for amortizing the lands before mentioned was for two Priests (as I have said) it seems the said Sir Will. lafoy Zuche changed his purpose: for I find, that in 21 E. 3. he had the K. licence 
d Pat. 21. E. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  for the alteration thereof for one Priest only, so that the said Priest might have another under him for performance of that service.  
Belonging to the Lord Zouch his Mannour-house here, there was anciently a Park, as it seems: for, in 46 E. 3. Sir Will. lafoy Zuche had licence 
e Esc. 46. E. 3. n. 23. Pat. 47. E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  to turn a way for the enlargement thereof: Howbeit, in 10 H. 6. where william. Lord Zouch was certified 
f Rot. in Scac. penès Remem. R.  to hold this manor, it is called Weston-Arnold, for distinction from the other weston's in this County, in regard that Arnold de Boys had anciently been owner thereof.  
But after the attainder of John Lord Zouch, in 1 H. 7. the K. granted 
g Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 2. m. 9  it to Sir james Blount, and to the heirs males of his body: nevertheless, it seems, that the family of Zouch afterwards regained it: for in 6 E. 6. George Lord Zouch was possessed 
h Lib. 3. cedul.  thereof, and died 
i Lib. 4. cedul.  seized of it, 19 junii, 19 Eliz. leaving Edward his son and heir, who sold it to Humphrey Davenport Esq. and Richard Bucknam, with Bulkinton and other lands; by which means it came to Sir Christopher Yeluerton Kt. of the Bath, and Anthony Stoughton Esq the present Lords thereof, as Bulkinton did.  
A Tradition there is, that one of the Lord Zouches, who much affected to reside here, and wanting sufficient mowing ground for his use, upon a time invited the freeholders of Bulkinton to his house; and welcoming them with very good entertainment, proposed the purchasing of their several doles in a fair large meadow, which lay fitly for him; All which assented, except one Rogers. Whereupon the rest urging him to do as they had done, the Lord Zouch said, Let the churl alone with his piece; And so, to this day, the posterity of the said Rogers continue possessed thereof, it being called the churl's piece.   

Rieton juxta Bulkinton.  
THE first mention that I find of this place, is in that grant 
k Reg. Abb. de Leic. f. 35. a. in Bibls. Cotton.  of the Tithes thereof to the abbey of Leicester, as a member of the Parish of Bulkinton; viz. when the Church of Bulkinton was first given thereto by Roger de Watervile, of which I have already spoken: but that it was and is a member of Bulkinton, or rather Weston, where the Lord had his seat, all the testimonies from Record, which I have produced before, do manifest; and therefore I shall not need to say any more thereof.   

Bramcote.  
THis place, in the Conq. time, contained 
l doomsday lib.  two hides, whereof one and a half then belonged to Earl Alberie, of whom I have made mention in Clifton: and the other half hide to Ric. Forestarius, of whom I shall speak in Chesterton. But, before the Conquest, one Salo was owner 
m doomsday lib.  of that, which Earl Alberic had, being the same man that afterwards held Bulkintone of the Earl of Mellent. The other half hide one Sexi possest 
n doomsday lib. . It is there 
o doomsday lib.  written Brancote; perhaps from Bran, the Saxon, and coit or coed, the British word, which signify the burnt wood.  
That the inheritance of this Village was as anciently in Watervile, as any of those before specified were, I am induced to believe: for Roger de Watervile gave 
p Reg. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 28. a.  six yard land and the Mill here to the abbey of Leicester, by the consent of Robert Earl of Leicester his Lord (and Founder of that Monastery) which grant was afterwards confirmed 
q Reg. Abb. de Leic. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 28. a.  by Arnold de Boys, his Nephew, and all the rest of the succeeding arnold's. Yet, in an Inspex. 
r Pat. 22. E. 2. p. 1. m. 18.  made by Thomas Earl of Lanc. whereby he recites divers grants to the Canons of Leic. and amongst those, the same yard land in Bramcote, he declares it to have been given to them by Geffrey le Abbe, of whom I had occasion to make mention in Burton-Hastings: and, together with his confirmation thereof, ratifies 
s Ib.  also the gift of two yard land more, which one Ranulph held: so that there being eight yard land therein belonging to the abbey of Leic. besides the Mill, and what was appurtenant thereto, the Canons of that House did, as in other their lands in this County, 
t R●t. de Quo war. 13. E. 1.  claim a Court-Leet and other privileges therein in 13 E. 1. as granted by the Ks. progenitors to that Monastery, for which they then produced their Charters.  
But in 6 E. 2. I find 
u Esc. 6. E. 2. n. 46. , that the heirs of Henry de Hastings held the third part of a Kts. fee here of john de Hastings the elder, then deceased, it being then written Brompcote. The like is certified 
w Esc. 49. E. 3. n. 10.  as to the tenure of that third part by the heirs of the said Henry in 49 E. 3. 14 
x Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 35.  H. 6. and 16 
y Esc. 16. E. 4. n. 66.  E. 4. But what the Lord Zouch possessed in this Village, I am not able directly to point out: howbeit, certain it is, that something he enjoyed, in regard the Free-warren granted 
z Cart. 7. E. 2. n. 27.  to him in 7 E. 2. extended into his demesn lands here, as well as in those of Weston, Bulkinton, and Ryton.  
As for that which the Abbot of Leic. had, it amounted to the third part of a Kts fee: for in 20 E. 3. it is certified, 
a Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar.  that so much he held of the Earl of Lancaster, who then had the Honour of Leic. as is well known. All which lands so belonging to that abbey, were in 38 H. 8. granted 
b Pat● 38. H. 8. p. 4.  to Edward Watson Esq and Henry Herdson, and to the heirs of the same Edward; who (as I have heard) had two daughters that were his heirs; the one married to ..... Turner; the other to ..... Lisle: from which ..... Lisle descended ..... Lisle, that sold his moiety to George Purefey of Wolvershill Gent. And from ..... Turner, William, his Grandson, of whom Gamaliel Purefey, son to the said George, purchased the other.   

Wolvershill.  
THE first mention that I meet with of this place, is in 21 E. 1. where it is settled, with Bulkinton and other manors, upon Will. la Zuche and Maud his wife, and the heirs of Maud by Will. de Boys (as I have in Bulkinton already observed.) In that Fine it is written Wulfareshull, which doth import, that the original of its denomination was from one wulphere his residing there; that being a very common name in the Saxons time.  
In the line of Zouch it continued with Weston before spoken of, till 
c Lib. 4● cedul.  the time of Edw. Lord Zouch, the son of George, as the Records, which I have cited touching Weston do show; Will. lafoy Zuche and Maud his wife having Free-warren granted 
d Cart. 7. E. 2. n. 27.  to them here in 7 E. 2. Which Edw. sold 
e Ex relat. Gam. Purefey.  the same with Weston, etc. unto Humphrey Davenport Esq and Richard Bucknam, in ..... Eliz. from whom Geo. Purefey, 5th son to Mich. P. of Caldecote in this County, Gent. purchased 
f Ex relat. Gam. Purefey.  it, whose son Gamaliel now enjoys it.   

Merston-Iabet.  
THis Village, taking its name from the flat and moorish situation, had the addition of jabet to distinguish it from the other Towns in this County of the same appellation, in regard the jabets were anciently Lords thereof.  
In the Conq. time it was in the possession of the E. of Mellent, and certified 
g doomsday lib.  to contain one hyde, valued at 3 lib. one hereward being owner thereof in Edw. the Conf. days; who, after the Norman invasion was glad to become Tenant to it under the said E. of Mellent.  
This, being part 
h Esc. 52. H. 3. Esc. 8. H. 4.  of those 3 Kts. fees whereof Philip de Estley, ancestor to the family of Astley, had been enfeofft in the time of H. 1. (as I have already pointed at in my discourse of Hill-morton) was held by his descendants of the Earls of Warwick by 
i Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar.  the third part of a Kts. fee; and, of them by Henry 
k Reg. de Cumba f. 206. a.  surnamed 
l Reg. de Cumba f. 206. a.  jabet, son 
m Reg. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 110. a.  to Fulco de Merston; which Henry gave 
n Reg. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 110. a.  4 yard land here to the abbey of Leicester, whereupon he was received into that Monastery, as a Canon, and his wife as a sister. To him succeeded John 
o Reg. de Cumba, ut suprà.  his son and heir, sometimes called joh. filius Henrici de Merstona, and sometimes john jabet, who was a Benefactor to the Monks of comb, by giving to them lands in this place: which grant K. H. 2. confirmed 
p Ibid. f. 169. a. .  
This Henry had a brother called Robert 
q Ib. f. 106. b. ; who, having certain lands in this Village, gave 
r Ib. f. 106. b.  divers small parcels thereof to the said Monks of comb: and not only so, but, by his deed made them promise, that he would neither sell nor pawn any of it, except to that Monastery. Which grants to those Monks, with divers more made by several persons, whose names are of no great note, were confirmed 
s Ib. f. 206. a.  by Thomas the son to Walter de Estley, in an. 1241. 25 H. 3. To whom succeeded Sir Andrew de Astley Kt. who confirmed 
t Ex alio Reg. de Cumba in Bibls. Cotton. [Vitelius A. 1] f. 99 b.  to them and their successors for ever a Court-Leet here for their own tenants; which, with other privileges, was allowed 
u Rot. de Quo w. Pat. 20. E. 3. p. 3. m. 9 per Inspex.  of by the K. in 13 E. 1. But the residue of this town, the said Sir Andrew himself held by the service of half a Kts. fee, (as I have already said) and, in 13 E. 1. claimed 
w Rot. de Qvo w.  here, by prescription, a Court-Leet, Gallows, Weyfs, power to punish the breakers of the Assize of Bread and Ale, Free-warren, with immunity from the common amerciaments, and of aid to the Shiriff, it being then accounted a member of Astley, all which were allowed. But further than this have I not found any thing considerable of it, other than, that after the dissolution of the Monasteries, that part, which belonged to the abbey of comb, was, with divers other lands, granted by Letters 
x Par. 36. H. 8. p. 22.  Pat. dated 28 Octob. 36 H. 8. to Thomas Broke and john Williams, and to the heirs of Broke; from whom, it seems, Henry Waver soon purchased it: for I find 
y Ex autog. penès wil Perkins gen. , that on the 26 of Febr. next following, the said Henry aliened it to Will. Perkins, whose descendants do still enjoy it.   

Bernacle.  
IN the Conq. time, this was in the Earl of Mellent's possession 
z doomsday lib. , and held of him by the same hereward that had Merston, whose freehold it had been in Edw. the Conf. days. By the general Survey it is certified to contain 3 virgats of land, and of wood 4 furlongs in length, and 3 in breadth, the value of all being xx s. and there written berenhangres, the latter part of the name (viz. hangre) signifying, of old, the same that collis or mons doth: but afterwards it is otherwise written.  
There were 4 yard land, lying in this place, given 
a Reg. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 16. b.  very anciently to the abbey of Leicester, by Henry the son of Fulke de Merston (of whom I have made mention in Merston-Iabet) all of the fee of Ernald de Boys before spoken of, and by him confirmed to that Monastery; as also by K. H. 2. In that grant it is written Bernangul; but in Thomas E. of Lanc. his ratification 
b Pat. 12. E. 2. p. 1. m. 18. per Inspex.  of a carucate of land to the same Monastery, Berhangil.  
In 13 Edw. 1. the Abbot of Leicester had a Court-Leet here for his own Tenants, with other privileges, which he claimed 
c Rot. de Quo w.  to have had time out of mind.  
It seems, that the Fitzwiths (of whom in Bobenhull and Shotswell I have spoke) were anciently owners of this place, though the grant thereof to them have I not found: for it appears, 
d Reg. de Leic. ut supra.  that the Canons of Leicester granted unto Guy, a Knight, than Lord thereof, that he and his heirs should have an Oratory, or chapel, in his house here at Bernangre; provided, that such Priest, who was to celebrate divine service there, before he entered upon that duty, should take a solemn oath in the presence of the Vicar of Bulkinton for the time being, that it might be no damage to the Mother-Church of Bulkinton; and, that he would be faithful to the said Vicar. This was in H. 3. time, as will appear by the descent of that family in Bobenhull; for his grandchild Robert, called Robertus filius Johannis, filii Guidonis, Lord 
e Reg. de Coventre, f. 204. b.  also of this place, died in the beginning of E. 2. time. From whom descended Robert, whose daughter and heir Joane, being the wife to john Beauchamp of Holt, brought this Lordship to that family (whereof also in Bobenhull I have spoke.) After which time it accompanied the possession of Bobenhull; first to Pauncefote, afterwards to Croft, and then to Sir Edw. Grevill, as the authorities there cited will manifest; but further I cannot speak.  
It seems, that the Hospitalars were anciently Lords of the moiety of this Village; for so in an old rental 
f Ib. f. 55. a. b.  of lands, lying in Ansty and Short-wood, they are said to be. Which moiety was, after the general dissolution of the Religious Houses, granted 
g Pat. 4. E. 6. p. 4.  (inter alia) by K. E. 6. 15. Dec. in 4. of his reign, to Sir Ralph Sadler Kt. and Laurence Wennington Gent. by the name of a message called Ferne-place. Which Sir Ralph sold 
h Ex evid. Ba●ilii Fielding ar.  the same to john Wade Gent. and his heirs. From whom, in 3 Eliz. it was passed 
i Ex evid. Ba●ilii Fielding ar.  by the name of the manor of Barnakell, to Sir Roland Heyward Kt. and others; who sold 
k Ex evid. Ba●ilii Fielding ar.  it to ..... Over, and Phyneis'. But Phyneis' releasing, Over past 
l Ex evid. Ba●ilii Fielding ar.  the same away to Richard Perkins, by the name of the manor and capital message in Barnakell. Which Richard, in 14 Eliz. granted 
m Ex evid. Ba●ilii Fielding ar.  it to Edw. Aglionby. And, in 15 Eliz. the above mentioned john Wade joined 
n Ex evid. Ba●ilii Fielding ar.  with the said Perkins in levying a Fine thereupon, by the name of the manor of Barnakell, 8 messages, and ..... Acres of land lying in Barnakell and Shilton. Which Edw. Aglionby, by his deed 
o Ex evid. Ba●ilii Fielding ar.  dated 8 Maii, 32 Eliz. granted the reversion thereof, after the death of Mary his wife, unto Mich. Fielding and his heirs; who dying without issue, it descended unto Basill Fielding, late of Newnham Esq his elder brother: which Basill settled the same upon Roger Fielding, his younger son, afterwards Knighted; whose son, Basill, now enjoys it.   

Shilton.  
I Have now done with the Parish of Bulkinton. The next Town in my designed order is Shilton, which the Earl of Mellent held 
p doomsday lib.  in the Conq. time, Wallef being his tenant thereof, whose freehold it was before the Norman invasion.  
It than contained two hides, having woods of two furlongs in length, and one in breadth, and was valued at xl sol. being in the general Survey then taken, written Scelftone. I suppose, that it attended the succession of Bernangre for a long time, though I have not light enough from Record to manifest as much; for, in 8 H. 5. it appears, 
q Esc. 8. H. 5. n. 70.  that john Beauchamp of Holt died seized thereof, and that Margaret the wife of john Pauncefot was his daughter and heir. After which time, till 5 H. 8. have I seen no more of it; but then did Ralph Swillington and Alice his wife pa●s 
r F. levat. T. pasch. 4, & 5. H. 5.  it to Richard Bishop of Winchester, and others, though to what uses I know not. And, in E. 6. time, was Thomas Essex Esq son of Sir Thomas Essex Kt. seized 
s Lib. 2. Cedul.  thereof.  
This Village is now reputed to be a Parish of itself, whereas anciently it was of the Parish of St. Michael in Coventre, and the chapel here appropriated 
t Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  to the Priory of Coventre. Howbeit the Inhabitants had 
u Reg. de cou. f. 75. b.  not then liberty of sepulture in the Chappel-yard, which was made and consecrated by Roger de Clinton B. of Coventre, with the permission of the Prior and Covent, but were enjoined to bring the bodies of their dead to be buried at the Mother Church of Coventre, the Curate being a Stipendiary 
w Ib. f. 56. b.  to the Prior of Coventre, and removable at his pleasure; having 
x MS penès S. Archer mil. f. 28. a.  only the small tithes assigned him for his Salary; which, in 26 H. 8. were valued at 5 l. per annum. It seems that the interest 
y Reg. Abb. Leic. in Bibls. Cotton, f. 18. b. & 30. a.  which the said Prior had here, was by Composition with the Canons of Leicester, forasmuch as this, with Ansty, were anciently chapels belonging to Bulkinton, and given to the Monastery of Leic. by Roger de Watervill; for which the said Prior paid x sol. yearly to the Canons of Leicester.   

Wolvey.  
NOrthwards and somewhat by East from Shilton, lies Wolvey, whereof Alricus the son of Meriet was possessed 
z doomsday lib.  in Edw. the Conf: days: but after the Norman invasion it came to the hands of Robert de Veci, with other Lands in the Counties of Leic. and Linc. and by the general Survey 
a doomsday lib.  is certified to contain five hides and a half, valued at 50 s. there being at that time a Church. In that Record 
b doomsday lib.  it is written Ulveja, taking its name originally (no doubt) from one Ulf or Wulf, whose seat it was in the Saxons time, and the Saxon word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. which is the same with domus, the g being, for easiness of pronunciation, changed into y or i, and the h sometimes left out, and sometimes retained, as in 32 E. 1. may be observed.  
To the posterity of this Robert de Veci it continued not: for, in H. 2. time, the Earl of Warwick had it, and enfeofft Harecourt thereof, it being part of those 7. Knight's fees which William E. of Warwick in 12 H. 2. certified 
c Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  that Yvo de Harecourt then held of him de veteri feoffamento.  
This Ivo de Harecurt disposed 
d Reg. de Cumba, f. 80. a.  thereof (inter alia) to Robert Basset with Beatrice his sister in frank marriage, to hold and enjoy as freely, as he the said Ivo or his father ever held them: which Robert was 
e Reg. de Pipwell, f. 21. a.  of the family of Basset of Riston (now called Rushton) in Northamptonshire, and a good Benefactor to the Monks of comb; for he purchased 
f Reg. de Cumba f. 38. b.  a great part of Bilney from Thurbert the son of Hadhelwlfus, and gave 
g Reg. de Cumba f. 38. b.  it to that Monastery. By the consent 
h Ib. f. 81. a.  of Beatrice his wife, he gave likewise thereunto C. acres of land lying in this Lordship, with pasture to the same belonging, which K. H. 2. also confirmed 
i Cart. 35. H. 3. per Inspex. .  
This Robert Basset had issue 
k Reg. de Cumb. f. 81. a.  Reginald, who ratified 
l Reg. de Cumb. f. 81. a.  to the Monks of Combe the said grant by his Father; in which confirmation it is expressed that those C. acres did lie, partly upon Caldwellehull on Wolvey-heath, and partly betwixt Sandford and Grimeswrose towards Watlingstrete; adding 
m Reg. de Cumb. f. 81. a.  also of his own gift pasture for 500 Sheep upon Wolvey-heath. And likewise bestowed 
n Ib. 81. b.  on them the Church of St. john Bapt. here at Wolvey of his patronage, with all lands, tithes, and obventions thereunto belonging. The one moiety whereof was appropriated 
o Ib. 81. b.  to them by Geffrey Muschamp B. of cou. and Lich. in K. John's time, at the request of the said Reginald; and the other 
p Ib. f. 82. a. , (by agreement betwixt the said Reginald, the Monks, and the said B.) made a Prebend to the Cathedral of Lichfield; whereof the said B. and his successors was to have the advouson. Which agreement was confirmed 
q Ib. f. 82. b.  by Pope Innocent the 4. in the 8. year of his Papacy (34 H. 3.) as also by 
r Ib. f. 82. b.  Hubert Archb. of Canterb. William 
s Ib. f. 82. b.  Bishop of Coventre, and 
t Ib. f. 82. b.  the Prior and Covent of that Church. Other grants 
u Ib. 83. b.  of land and rent, here in Wolvey, did the said Reginald make to them, which to particularise will not be much material; as also of lands in Herberbury, whereof I shall say more when I come to that place.  
Of this Reginald the first 
w Rot. P. 23. H. 2.  mention that I find in Record, is in 23 H. 2. In 
x Rot. P. de iisdem ann.  4 and 5 R. 1. he was joined with Gilb. de Segrave as substitute for Hugh. Nuvant Bishop of Coventre, to whom the custody of these Counties was committed: but, afterwards, viz. 
y Rot. P. de iisdem ann.  for the 6, 7, 8, and 9, years of that K. reign, as also in 
z Rot. P. de iisdem ann.  1 joh. he had the sole charge of them himself, and accounted for them as Shiriff.  
To the Monks of Kirby he gave 
a Ex autog. in officio Armorum.  Common of Pasture upon his Heath here at Wolvey, viz. for their draught Oxen at Copstone with 5. Kine and a Bull; and to their tenants of that village Common of Pasture upon the same Heath for all kind of Cattle. As also 20. loads of Heath and Fern yearly to be cut upon the same Heath for those Monks; with liberty to their tenants of Copston to get Heath and Fern there yearly for fuel by the space of xv. days before Christmas, and for viij. days before Easter. And whereas the said tenants of Copston had wont, in consideration of the said common of Pasture and getting of fuel, to perform certain services to the same Reginald and his Father; viz. ploughing twice a year, harrowing once, mowing and raking once; and in Harvest one man from every House to gather up Corn: as also from every House a Hen at Christmas, and ten eggs at Easter; the said Reginald for the health of his soul, and the souls of his Father, Mother, and Ancestors, released to them all those services.  
This Reginald seated himself here at Wolvey, as by that grant appeareth; and had 
b Rot P. 11 joh.  great suits with Will. de Harecurt, Thomas de Astley, and other Knights, that held of the Honour of Leicester: for, in 11. Joh. he gave 
c Rot. P. 11 joh.  two palfreys, that the cause might be heard before the King; wherein he got the better, as may seem by that Fine 
d Rot. P. 12. Joh.  of CC. marks, paid into the Exchequer by the said Tho. de Astley the year following, pro falso clamore. But, having no Children, the issue of his two Sisters became his Heirs, viz. 
e Reg. de Cumba f. 83. b. 84. a. 87. a.  You de Dene, and Rob. de Leicester. Which you had his seat at Dene in the East part of Northamptonshire, but was highly devoted to these Monks of comb, as may appear by his large concessions 
f Ib. f. 84. a.  to them; first for pasturage for their Horses and Oxen that were employed in Tillage; and likewise for 12. Kine and a Bull in all places within Wolvey, where his own Horses, Oxen, and Kine● or his Heirs, or others of the same town were to have pasture; as also liberty for them to dig turf yearly with two men for six days. And moreover of his Mill here, with the Pool below his Mannour-house, and course of water thereto, excepting all the Fish but Eels, whereof the Monks were to have the one half. And afterwards, in further testimony of his bounty, bestowed 
g Ib. b.  on them his Mannour-house and whole Lordship of Wolvey, with the homage and services of all that held thereof; which grants, not only Nich. de Dene, son to the said you, confirmed, 
h Ib f. 86. b.  but Ric. 
i Ib f. 86. b.  de Harecurt, Superior Lord of the Fee by descent from the before specified Ivo de Harecurt. So that now those Monks, having a Lordship here, which, in 
k Testa de Nevil.  20. H. 3. and 20. 
l Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar.  E. 3. answered for a whole Kts. Fee, claimed 
m Rot. de Q. Warr. 13. E. 1.  in 13. E. 1. a Court-Leet and other privileges therein, whereof they had allowance: And in 18. E. 1. obtained a Charter 
n Cart. 18. E. 1. n. 89.  of Free-warren in all their demesn lands here. And in 19 E. 2. the like for 
o Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 11.  a market every week upon the Wednesday, with a Fair yearly to last for three days; viz. the Even of St. Mark the Evang. and two days following.  
But, leaving the Monks of comb thus possessed of this manor, I shall now observe what I find otherwise memorable in Wolvey; which is, that one Sir Thomas de Wolvey Knight had a fair estate here, and left issue 
p Ex Cartul. de Erdington penès Th. Holt. Eq. aur. & Bar. f. 74. b.  Joan the wife of Sir Henry de Erdington (of whom in Erdington I shall speak) and Alice of Giles the Son and Heir to Andrew Lord Astley, towards the latter end of E. 1. reign: upon which Giles and Alice and the Heirs of Alice, in 32. E. 1. he settled 
q F. de diversis come. levat. Oct. Mich. 32. E. 1.  37. mess. three carucats with ten yard land and a half, lying in Withybroke and this Wulfhey in the County of War. Three mess. 1 carucat of Land, and 6. s. 6. d. rend in Sixteneby, and Olcby in Com. Leic. and 13. mess. and 13. oxg●●gs of land in Scakethorpe and Hothum in Com. Ebor; reserving to himself and Alice his wife an estate for term of life in the aforesaid lands, paying yearly to the said Giles and Alice a Rose at the Feast of the natiuty of St. john Bapt. for all services. But all that I have seen further of him is, that being one of the Coroners 
r Claus. 6. E. 2. n. 20.  in this County (an Office of great note in those days, as in Wolston I have showed) in 6. E. 2. he was 
s Claus. 6. E. 2. n. 20.  grown so aged, and impotent to undergo the same, that he had his Writ of ease. And that he bore for his arms Or a lion rampant sable, as by his seal 
t Ex autog. penès Rec. Newd●gate ar.  and other authorities appeareth: which Seal, being adorned, without the compass of the shield, with Castles, makes me suppose, that his paternal ancestors were of the family of castle, residing at Withybroke, hard by.  
This Alice, the wife to Giles de Astley, surviving her Husband, was styled domina de Wolvey, as by the institutions to the Chantry may be discerned; which Chantry she founded 
Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 1. n. 25. Rot. E. 17. E. 3. m. 6. in cedula.  in 17. E. 3. in the chapel of our Lady within this Parish-Church, endowing 
w Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 1. n. 25. Rot. E. 17. E. 3. m. 6. in cedula.  it with two mess: and two yard land lying here in Wolvey, for the maintenance of a Priest to sing Mass daily there for ever, for the good estate of herself whilst she lived, and for the health of her soul after she should departed this life: as also for the souls of her ancestors and heirs, and all the faithful deceased. And left issue 
x Ex autog. penès prefat. R. N.  Thomas Lord Astley her son and heir; of whom, being to speak at large in Astley, I shall now say no more than what relates to this Lordship: which is, that he gave 
y Esc. 15 E. 3. n. 24. Pat 15. E. 3. p. 3. m. 6.  1. mess. and 36. acres of land lying therein, to the Prior and Covent of Erdbury, and their successors towards the maintenance of a Canon in that Monastery, to sing Mass daily for the good estate of him the said Thomas and Eliz. his wife; and of the same Alice de Wolvey, and Andrew de Astley whilst they lived; as also for the health of their souls after their departure hence; and for the souls of their heirs and ancestors, and all the faithful deceased.  
To which Thomas succeeded 
z Ex au●og. penès Th. Astley de Wolvey ar.  William Lord Astley, and Giles a younger son; which William, in 15. R. 2. gave 
a Ex au●og. penès Th. Astley de Wolvey ar.  to the said Giles, his Brother, and Kath. his wife, and to the heirs of their two bodies, this manor of Wolvey, paying to the said William and his heirs a grain of Wheat only, at the Feast of St. john Bapt. yearly for all services. Of which Giles all that I find memorable is, that, in 18. R. 2. (which was about three years after he became possessed thereof) by the consent of the Abbot of comb, he admitted 
b Ex au●og. penès Th. Astley de Wolvey ar.  one Will. de Scregham, to the hermitage upon Wolvey-heath, there to live a Heremeticall life in the service of God, and to pray for the souls of him the said Giles, his ancestors, and all the founders and benefactors of the said Monastery of Combe. When this hermitage was first founded appears not, but by what is expressed in that Instrument of his admission, it seems, that it stood in a solitary place upon Wolvey-heath, which long before that time, had been inhabited by hermits.  
In 1. H. 5. there was an Award 
d Ib.  made by Reginald Grey, Lord Hastings, Weysford, and Ruthin, and Richard Crosby Prior of Coventre, upon certain differences, which were at that time betwixt the Abbot of comb, and the before mentioned Giles, touching the meats and bounds of their lands on Wolvey-heath, and concerning common of pasture, which the said Giles challenged in those C. acres of land long before granted to the Monks of comb by Rob. Basset, and Reginald his son (as is before expressed) and concerning the sole presentation to the hermitage before specified, and commoning upon all that Heath: by which Arbitrators it was determined, that the said Abbot and Giles should present to the hermitage in Common, and hold all the said Heath in Common, except the above mentioned C. Acres of land: But all that I further find 
* Inscrip. tumuli apud Astley.  of this Giles is, that he died at Dunstaple upon the day of St. Nicholas the Bishop an. 1427. (6. H. 6.) After which, viz. in 16. H. 7. Will. Astley his great grandchild presented 
e Ib.  one john Iddezeard to the hermitage. From which William is Giles Astley Esq. now Lord of the same manor, descended.  
Having thus deduced the succession of Astley's manor, I am next to take notice of what the Templars had here: Of which the first mention I find, is in the Shiriffs account 
f Penès Cler. Pipae in Scac.  of 1. E. 2. after the seizure of the lands belonging to the Templars into the K. hands; wherein he certifies seven. s. rend of Assize received at the Feast of the Annunc. of our Lady next before of certain freeholders and Cottagers there; and xx. s. at the same term for the Rent of a Water-mill and a windmill let to ferm at xl. s. per an. which possessions were anciently held 
g Esc. 7. E. 2. Claus● 8. E. 2. m. 16.  by the Templars of Alan lafoy Zouch by the fourth part of a Kts. Fee.  
That the Templars were suppressed, and how their lands came to the Hospitalars, I shall show when I come to Balshall in Hemlingford-Hundred. And that the Hospitalars possessions came to the Crown in 31. H. 8. upon that great dissolution of the Monasteries is known sufficiently: at which general deluge this manor of theirs in Wolvey was swept in, being then accounted as a Member 
h Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 11.  of the preceptory of Balshall abovementioned, and continued in the K. hands till 7. E. 6. but was then granted 
i Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 11.  (inter alia) to Edw. Aglionby of Balshall Esq. and Henry Hugford of Solihull Gent. and their Heirs; which Edw. in 3. & 4. Ph. & M. aliened 
k Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 4.  the same to Thomas Marrow Esq. who, the same year granted 
l Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 4.  it to Will. Newman: of whom, in 3. Eliz. it was purchased 
m Pat. 3. Eliz. p. 8.  by Edmund Scarning Esq. which Edmund died 
n Esc. 2. Jac.  seized thereof 3. Apr. 1. Jac. leaving issue Ezechias his son and heir then aged 34. years.  
Touching that manor, which belonged to the Monks of comb, I further find thereof this; that in 8. H. 6. it was granted by the then Abbot and Covent of that Monastery to Humphrey Earl Stafford and his heirs, the advouson of the Church with the lands in Little-Copston, belonging thereto, excepted.  
Here it happened, that K. Edw. 4. being surprised by Ric. Nevil, the stout E. of Warwick, was carried away Prisoner to Midleham-Castle in Yorkshire; the circumstances whereof I have briefly touched in my discourse of that Earl in Warwick.  
In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church (dedicated to St. john Bapt.) was valued 
o M S. in Scac.  at xx. marks (the one moiety being then a Prebend of Lichfield) at which time the vicarage was rated 
p M S. in Scac.  at 1. mark. But, in 26. H. 8. at 
q M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 38, b.  vi. l. vi. s. iiii. d. over and above ix. s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni vicariae 
Incumbentes.  Abb. & conu. de Cumba. 
Hen. de Thurlauston Pbr. 3. Id. Febr. 1301. 
Langt. f. 6. b.   Abb. & conu. de Cumba. 
joh. le Smith Pbr. 12. Kal. nou. 1352● 
Northb. f. 56. a.   D. Tho. Clerc. Canon. Eccl. Cath. Lich. 
joh. Osmunderley 3. Nou. 1429. 
Heyw. f. 24. a.   Abb. & conu. de Cumba. 
Ioh: Joykin Pbr. 14. Jan. 1438. 
Ib. f. 37. a.   Prebend. de Wolvey. 
Ric. Blockley diac. 28. Nou. 1493. 
Bowl. f. 140. b.   Abb. & C. de Cumba. 
D. Rog. Wyldie Cler. 3. Febr. 1537. 
Str. & P. f. 14. b.   W. Marton Preb. de Wolvey in Eccl. Cath. Lich. 
Ric. Palmer Cler. 10. Julii 1564. 
Bentham bund. H.   Humf. Perot de Belne in Com. Wigorn. Gen. 
Geo. Wilcockson Cler. 10. Dec. 1619. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Copston-parva.  
NOrthwards from Wolvey, and in the same Parish, lieth Little-Copston, now a depopulated place, and known only by the name of Copston-Fields; which originally had its denomination from one Copsi, possessor thereof in the Saxons time, as I guess; that being a name then in use: but in the Conq. Survey is there not any express mention thereof; so that I do conceive it was involved with Wolvey: for, in the beginning of H. 2. time, Ivo de Harecurt granted all his land in this place (together with Wolvey) unto Rob. Basset, in frank marriage with Beatrice his Sister, as in Wolvey is showed. Which Robert, very suddenly after, gave 
a Reg. de Cumba f. 81. a.  to the Monks of comb one carucat of land here. In villa igitur mea, quae dicitur parva Copston (saith he) unam caruc: terrae, etc. in perpetuam elemosinam dono. So that, it seems he was then owner thereof, which grant K. H. 2. confirmed 
b Cart. 35. H. 3. m. 12. per Inspex. .  
Here was anciently a chapel, 
c Reg. de Cumba f. 82 ●.  as appears by the Composition touching the Church of Wolvey, betwixt G. Muschamp B. of Coventre, and the Abbot of Combe (34, H. 3.) whereof I have already spoken.  
How it passed from Basset's posterity I have not seen; but in H. 3. time, Thomas de Asteley had it: for, after he was slain in the battle of Ed●sham 49. H. 3. (as in Astley is showed) this, with the rest of his lands, being confiscate, was given 
d Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 34.  by the K. to Warine de Bassingburne. But after the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, whereby, they which were not slain in the battle, aswell as the posterity of those that lost their lives, were admitted to Composition for their forfeited estates (as in Kenilworth is manifested) Andrew de Astley, son and heir to the said Thomas, passed 
e Ex autog. penès Th. Astley ar.  away this his village of Little-Copston with the appurtenances, to the Monks of comb and their successors for ever, in consideration of CCCxx. marks sterling, which he received of them to redeem his lands so forfeited as hath been said. After which, viz. in 18. E. 1● the said Monks obtained a Charter 
f Cart. 18. E. 1. n. ●.  of Free-Warren in all their demesn lands here; whose possession it continued in till the dissolution of that Monastery.   

Wibtoft.  
I Now come to Wibtoft, a petty village, but eminent for its situation; for it lieth in one of the Corners, where the two famous old Roman ways, viz. UUaflingstreet and Fosse do meet: in which place once also stood a flourishing City of the Romans, called Cleychester, as the tradition goes; whereof I can say no more, than what Mr. Cambden, in leicestersh. hath already spoken, the very foundations thereof being now, for the most part, turned up by the Plough and spade; and large stones, Roman-brick, with Ovens and Wells; nay Coins of Silver and Brass, mixed with its ruins, frequently discovered; the earth, so far as it extended, being of a darker colour than the rest thereabouts: and of such rankness, that much of it hath bean carried by the Husbandmen to further distances, like Dung, to make the ground more fertile.  
Upon the very thwarting of those two great ways, hath anciently stood some eminent Cross, which the Country people called High-Cross; but now, instead thereof is only a pole bearing that name. That this was the station of the Bennones, I have Mr. Cambdens' authority from Antonines-Itinerary; yet nothing more can I say of it, time having worn out the memory of what else was memorable. But I return to Wibtoft.  
Though it lie in this County, yet is it in the Parish of Cleybroke in leicestersh. and hath a chapel dedicated to our Lady (viz. to her Assumption.)  
The first mention I find of it, is 60. years and more before the Conquest. for Ulfric Spot, a potent man in those days (and founder of Burton-Abby in staffordsh.) gave 
g Regist. de Burton penès Will. D. Paget.  it by his Will to one Athelric, for life, and afterwards to the said Monastery of Burton. But, in the Conq. time, it was possessed by the Earl of Mellent, and in the general Survey 
h doomsday lib.  then taken, written Wibetot, Willey being joined therewith, both which were the freehold of Sexi in Edw. the Conf. days After which, ere long, was Ernald de Bois enfeoft thereof, with Clifton, Bulkinton, etc. whereof I have already spoke: for not only an Extent 
i Esc. 50. H. 3.  of Knights-fees in 55. H. 3. shows, that they were then held jointly of the E. of Warwick by 4. Kn. fees; but the possession hereof continuing in the family of Boys, and afterwards to Zouch, as most of the other did, argues no less.  
And I find, 
k Reg. Abb. Leic. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 21. a.  that the grant of Ralph Araby made to the abbey of Leic. of 7. mess, 10. crofts, 5. yard land and a half, and one mill lying here, was confirmed by the same Ernald; 
l Pat. 12. E. 2. p. 1. m 8. per Inspex.  wherein the Abbot claimed 
m Rot. de Q. war. 13. E. 1.  a Court-Leet and the like privileges that he did in Bulkinton, and had allowance of them. As also, that the same year, scil. 13. E. 1. the Prioress of Eton purchased 
n F. levat. Oct. Mich. 13. E. 1.  one mess: and 120. acres of land, lying in this place, of Gilbert de Houby (a great man in Leicestersh.) But further can I not speak thereof, than that, in the line of Zouch it continued (as by the several authorities I have vouched in Bulkinton appeareth) till Edw. Lord Zouch, in our father's memory, past it away, as he did the substance of his ancient inheritance.   

Willey.  
FOllowing Watling-streete, I next come to Willey, joined with Wibtoft in the Conq. Survey; both which, being then held by the E. of Mellent, and containing 3. hides, were valued at 4. l. But the first mention that I after meet withal of this place, is in 
o Rot. P. 26. H. 2.  26. H. 2. where Robert de Wilega (for so he is there written) paid 3. marks to have a trial in the K. Court against Simon de Verdon for this Village; From the E. of Mellent, it came to the E. of Warwick (as most of Mellent's lands in this County did) and was granted to Hastings by one of those ancient Earls, as may seem by several Inquisitions 
p Esc. 52. H. 3. Esc. 9 E. 2.  from whom the ancestors to Turvile, and Herdebergh were at first enfeoft, Robert de Wilega being one of those families, and called de Wilega whilst he resided here, and de Herdeberg when he dwelled at Herdeberg (now called Harborough-magna in this County) for such kind of alteration of names was usual enough in old time, as I could manifest, if need were. But what I find memorable in general, touching this family of Herdebergh, I purpose to declare when I come to Great-Harborough before mentioned, where I have inserted a Scheme of their descent: and therefore here I shall chief take notice of them as in relation to this place; for I have circumstance enough to satisfy me, that Herdebergh had the principal interest and not Turvile, though Turvile had part.  
In 33. H. 3. there was a trial 
q Pat. 33. H. 3. in dorso.  betwixt Roger de Herdebergh and the Abbot of Preaux (in Normandy) touching the Church here, in respect of the right that the said Abbot claimed therein, by reason of the Cell at Warmington in this County, of the E● of Warwick's foundation, which was subordinate to that Monastery of Preaux; upon which suit, it seems, that the Abbot of Preaux recovered the same: for it appears, by the Institutions, that he presented thereto. To which Roger de Herdebergh succeeded Hugh, that held 
r Pl. de Banc. Term. M. 14. E. 1. R. 44.  this manor, immediately, of Hastings, and had issue Roger; who dying 
s Pl. de Banc. Term. M. 14. E. 1. R. 44.  in the life time of his Father, left 
t Pl. de Banc. Term. M. 14. E. 1. R. 44.  only two Daughters; Ela, the elder, within 
u Pl. de Banc. Term. M. 14. E. 1. R. 44.  age in 14. E. 1. married to Will. le Boteler of Wemme in Com. Salop; and Isabella 
w Pl. de banco Term. Mich. 5. E. 3. R. 484.  to ..... by whom she had issue 
x Pl. de banco Term. Mich. 5. E. 3. R. 484.  Dionysia that died ʸ Childless; and Alice 
z Pl. de banco Term. Mich. 5. E. 3. R. 484.  wedded to john de Peyto; which John and Alice in 7. E. 3. settled 
a F. levat xv. Mich. 7. E. 3.  the one moiety of this manor upon the issue of their two Bodies, and for default thereof upon the said William le Boteler, and the heirs of his Body, with remainder to the right heirs of Ela. And the other moiety, after the decease of them the said John and Alice, unto the said William with the like remainder. By which means it descended to Edmund le Boteler, son to the said Will. and Ela, as the descent doth manifest; which Edm. (being a Priest) died 
b Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 17. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m 22.  49. E. 3. whereupon his Sisters became his heirs to the estate; whereof Dionysia the eldest married 
c Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 17. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m 22.  to Hugh Cokesey, and had issue 
d Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 17. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m 22.  Sir Walter Cokesey Kt., unto whom Sir Fouke Pembruge Kt., and Margaret his Wife, Daughter 
e Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 17. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m 22.  and heir of Ida (or Idonea) the second Sister of the said Edmund, by William Trussell of Odiham, released 
f F. levat. mens. Mich. 51. E. 3.  their right in the fourth part of this manor 51. E. 3. which Sir Walter had issue Walter, and he Sir Walter Cokesey Kt. that died 
g Esc. 24. H. 6.  seized thereof 15. Dec. 24. H. 6. without issue, leaving Joyce 
h Esc. 24. H. 6.  his Sister and heir, first married to ...... Beauchamp, but afterwards to Grevile; by whom she had issue 
i Esc. 13. E. 4. n. 32.  Sir john Grevile Kt. that left Thomas 
k Esc. 20. E. 4. n. 72. Rot. F. 20. E. 4. m. 5.  his Son and heir, who called himself Cokesey, as in Milcote I shall further show; which Thomas was also a Kt. and died without issue; whereupon 
l Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1. m. 4.  Robert Russell, and Robert Winter, being his cousins and heirs, had livery of his lands in 15. H. 7. From which Robert Winter descended 
m Lib. 1. 〈◊〉.  George; who, accomplishing his full age 27. Jan. 7. Eliz. sold his two parts of this manor to the Tenants.  

Hugo 
a Plac. de banco T. Mich. 5. E. 3. Rot. 484.  de Herdebergh. 

Rog. 
b Plac. de banco T. Mich. 5. E. 3. Rot. 484.  de Herdebergh. 

Ela 
d Plac. de banco T. Mich. 5. E. 3. Rot. 484.  filia & cohaeres.- Gulielmus 
c Plac. de banco T. Mich. 5. E. 3. Rot. 484.  le Boteler de Wemme. 


k Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Ankareta ux. Joh. Strange de Blakmere. 


q Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Joh. Strange defunctus 49. E. 3. 


u Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  joh. Strange, defunctus 49 E. 3. 


x Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Eliz. obiit 
y Rot. F. 3. H. 4. m. 12.  infra aetat.    

a Rot. F. 3. H. 4. m. 12.  Ankareta amita & haeres Eliz. ob. 
d Esc. 1. H. 5. n. 52.  1. H. 5.- 
z Rot. F. 3. H. 4. m. 12.  Ric. Talbot miles. 


g Esc. 1. H. 5. n. 52.  Gilb. Talbot miles fill. & haeres, aetat. 27. an. 1. H. 5. 


l Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 44.  Ankareta ob. s. prole 9 H. 5.    

h Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 44.  joh. Talbot miles. erectus 
i Cart. ab. n. 1. usque 21. H. 6. m. 11. & 20.  in Com. Salop. 20. Maii, 20. H. 6. 
k Esc. 32. H. 6.  


m Esc. 32. H. 6.  joh. Co. Salop. caesus 
n Esc. 39 H. 6.  in praelio apud Northampt. 38. H. 6. 


o Esc. 39 H. 6.  joh. Co. Salop 
p Esc. 14. E. 4.  obiit 14. E. 4 

Georgius Co. Salop. obiit 
q Esc. 33. H. 8.  26 julii 33. H. 8.         


b Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12.  Tho. Nevil miles 2. maritus.        

l Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Alicia ux. N. de Langford. 


r Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  N. de Langford, defunctus 49. E. 3.    

m Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Ida ux. W. Trussel de Odiham. 


s Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  M. ux. F. Pembrug. 


e Esc. 6. H. 4. n. 32.  N. de Langford 49. E. 3.      

n Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Dionysia ux. Hug: Cokesey 


t Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Walt. Cokesey miles 49. E. 3. obiit 6. H. 4.- Isabel f. & haeres Vriani de S. Pere. 


f Esc. 6. H. 4. n. 32.  Walt. Cokesey obiit 
r Pat. 14. H. 7. p. 2.  4. Aug. 8. H. 4. 


s Pat 15 H. 7. p. 1. m. 4.  Cecelia. 


a Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Agnes. 


b Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Thomas Hodington. 


c Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Agnes. 


e Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Robertus Russel 


i Pat. 14. H. 7. p. 2.  Rob. Russel unus consanguineorum & haered. Thomae Cokesey mil. 15. H. 7. 
k Rot. F. 20 E. 4. m. 5.       

d Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Johanna. 


f Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Thomas. 


g Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Johanna. 


h Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1 m. 4.  Robertus Winter, altar consangu. & haered. T. Cokesey mil.              

t Pat. 15 H. 7. p. 1. m. 4.  Hugo Cokesey mil ob. 15. Dec. 24. H. 6. s. p.  

u Pat. 15 H. 7. p. 1. m. 4.  jocosa soror & haeres, 1 nupta ... Beauchamp.- 
x Esc. 13 E. 4. n. 32.  joh. Grevil 2. maritus. 


y Esc. 13 E. 4. n. 32.  joh. Grevile miles, ob. 
z Esc. 20. E. 4. n. 72.  6. Aug. 20. E. 4. 

Thomas, cogn. Cokesey; miles 
l Pat. 15. H. ●. p. 1. m. 4.  ob. s. prole.     


w Esc. 24. H. 6.  Leon. Stapleton. 3. maritus.          

o Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Edm. le Boteler Cler. ob. s. p. 49. E. 3.  

p Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1 n. 17. Orig. 3. H. 4. Rot. 12. Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 22.  Edw. ob s. p.    
Isabel 
e Plac. de banco T. Mich. 5. E. 3. Rot. 484.  filia & cohaeres.- joh. 
i F. levat. Oct. Trin. 33. E. 1.  de Hulles 33. E. 1. 


f Plac. de banco T. Mich. 5. E. 3. Rot. 484.  Dionysia ux. J. de Watevil. ob. s. p.  

g Plac. de banco T. Mich. 5. E. 3. Rot. 484.  Alicia, 1. 
h Rot. F. 17. E. 2. m. 26.  nupta I. de Langley. 2 I. de Peyto.         
Of the two remanent parts; one descending to the Talbots, Earls of Shrewsbury, by Ankaret 
n Esc. 1. H. 5. n. 52.  4. Sister to the before specified Edmund le Boteler, is by partition of the lands belonging to Gilbert late Earl of Shrewsbury, come to Eliz. one of his Daughters and Coheirs, Wife to Henry E. of Kent, deceased; which Eliz. now enjoyeth it; an. scil. 1640. But the other, sometime Langfords (as the. descent here inserted manifesteth) coming at length to Leigh; and whereof Henry Leigh Esq. died 
o Esc. 4. Eliz.  seized in 3. Eliz. was, by Edw. his Son and heir, sold to several private persons within memory, as I have been informed.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Leonard) was granted 
p Cart. 14. E. 1. n. 26. per Inspex.  to the Monks of Preaux in Normandy, by Rob. E. of Mellent and Leic. in H. 1. time: and in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
q Cod. MS. in Scacc.  at 5. marks, but in 26. H. 8. at 
r M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 38. b.  8. lib. 6. s. over and above 7. s. 4. d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes.  Procurator Abb. & conu. de Pratellis. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Ca●. Lich.  joh. de Craunford Cap. 1248.  Nich. Prior de Warmynton procurator Abb. & C. de Pratellis. 
Will. de Wallingford Cler. 3. Id. nou. 1307. 
Langt. f. 27 b.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temporal. Pr. de Warmynton in manu sua existen. 
Ric. de Keresleye accol. 2. Id. Dec. 1309. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temporal. Pr. de Warmynton in manu sua existen. 
Tho. de Lonne Cler. Non. julii 1325. 
Northb. f. 19 a.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temporal. Pr. de Warmynton in manu sua existen. 
Hugo de Bardeby Cler. 11. Kal. Maii 1326. 
Ib. 20. a.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temporal. Pr. de Warmynton in manu sua existen. 
joh. jews Pbr. 3. Non. Oct. 1346. 
Ib. f. 44. b.   Procurator Abb. de Pratellis. 
joh. de Kirkham Pbr. 16. Kal. Sept. 1361. 
Strett. f. 9 a   Idem procurator. 
Ric. de Homyngton Pbr. 2. Non. jan. 1361. 
Ib. f. 10. b.   Idem procurator. 
Ric. de wily Pbr. 16. Kal Febr. 1365. 
Ib. f. 15. a.   Idem procurator. 
joh. Mayler Pbr. 3. Kal. Dec. 1366. 
Ib. b.   Ludovic. Clifford miles, ex conc. Regis, ratione Pr. de Warmington, etc. 
Rob. Paris Pbr. 26. Feb. 1394. 
Sk. f. 10. ●.   Pr. & conu. de Witham ord. Carthuf. 

Heyw. f. 35. b.  Tho. Wystowe Cap. 3. Julii 1437.  Idem Pr. & conu. 

Ib. f. 39 a.  Frater Alanus Thoresby Pbr. 19 Junii 1440.  Idem Pr. & conu. 

Ib. f. 41. b.  William. Neuton Pbr. 17. Maii 1433.  Idem Pr. & conu. 

Ib. f. 43. a.  joh. Gybbons 25. Feb. 1445.  Rex. Henr. 8. 

Str. & P. f. 17. a.  D. Matth. Lowder Cap. 8. Oct. 1539.  D. Rex. 

Samps. f. 41. b.  D. joh. Hammer Cler. 14. Dec. 1546.  Ph. & M. Rex & Regina. 

Samps. & B. f. 11. a.  William. Glenton Cler. 14. Dec. 1557.  Eliz. Regina. 

Overton Bund. C.  jac. Povye Cler. 11. Dec. 1602.    

Monkskirby.  
SOuthwards of Willye, and bounded by Watling-streete, lies that great Parish of Monkskirby, containing ten petty villages, or hamlets, besides the town itself; viz. Brokhurst, Stret-Eston, Stretton-subtu●-Fosse, Walton, Esenhull, Paylington, Newbold-Revell, Copston-magna, Newnham Padox and Cester-Over, extending itself to the northwest bank of Swift, as the map showeth. Beginning therefore with the town of Kirby itself, I am in the first place to take notice of what hath been observed to me by my worthy friend Sam. Roper Esq. (a Gentleman learned and judicious, and singularly well seen in Antiquities, from whom I do acknowledge to have received much light for the furtherance of this work) viz. certain apparent tokens, that the Romans had some station here: for, by digging the ground near the Church, he hath met with foundations of old Walls, and Roman bricks, part whereof I myself have seen; as also 3. or 4. heaps of earth in an adjoining pasture apparently manifesting themselves to be Monuments of Sepulture for some Military persons in those days; which badges are sufficient to satisfy, that it hath been a place of note many hundreds of years since. And it may very well be, that those materials for building, by reason of the ruins before mentioned, so ready at hand, became a special motive to that renowned Lady Ethelfleda 
* She was Daughter 
a W. Mal. f. 24. a. n. 10.  to K. Alfred and wife 
b W. Mal. f. 24. a. n. 10.  to a noble person called Etheldred, to whom the K. her Father gave 
c Ingulphi hist. f. 495. b. n. 30.  Mercia, containing divers Counties of this Realm.  (so much taken notice of by our old Historians, and styled 
d R. Hoved. 239. b.  Merciorum Domina; to begin the structure of this place: for in the year of Christ 917. duas urbes, Cyricbyrig, viz. & Weadbyrig, post nativitatem Domini aedificavit, saith mine 
e Marian. scot hist. M S. in Bibls. Bod●. in an. 917.  Author. And that this is the same and no other, though the appellation it now hath, viz. Kirby, sound not like it, I shall sufficiently manifest; First, by observing, that Cyric, with the Saxons, was the same that after-ages called Kirk, and we now Church; and that Byrig in our old English signifieth Civitas or Burgus in Latin; which, being now changed into buy, altars not the meaning of the word, inasmuch as buy with the Saxons is no other than habitatio in Latin: neither is it out of use with us at this day in that sense, those orders and rules that are usually made in our Court-Barons being called Bye-Laws, id est Town-Laws, Byan the Verb in the Saxon tongue signifying to dwell.  
This 
f doomsday lib.  place, with Newbold 
g doomsday lib.  super Avon, Newbold-Revell, Long-Lawford, Wapenbury, Hampton-in-Arden, Shustoke, Bentley, Brouns-Over, Cester-Over, Neunham-Padox and Hopsford, all belonging to Lenvinus, a Saxon, before the Norman Conquest; as also great possessions in the Counties of Northampt. Leic. Not. and Linc. was, in that general distribution made by Will. the Conq. amongst his friends and followers, given to one Geffrey Wirce of Little-Britanny in France, and of the family assuming that name from the territory there, called Guerche adjoining to Anjou; who then 
h His●. Geneat. de pl●sieurs maisons illustres de Bretagne per Aug du paiz p. 745.  came into England and assisted 
i His●. Geneat. de pl●sieurs maisons illustres de Bretagne per Aug du paiz p. 745.  in the Conquest thereof, and, probably, with Aland Fergant, eldest Son to the D. of Britanny: for it appears by the testimony of a good Historian, 
i Hist. de Britanny per ... d'Argentre Cap. 100  that divers persons of quality in that Province, whereof he names some, accompanied him: as also, that a third part of the conquerors Army was commanded by the same Alan, who had the earldom of Richmund given him as a reward for his service.  
This Geffrey bore a great respect unto the Monastery of St. Nicholas, founded 
k Chron. Abb. S. Nic, apud Angiers.  at Angiers (the principal City of Anjou, in the year 1020. to the honour of St. Nich. Archb. of Nice, St. Jerome, and St. Lazarus whom Christ so loved: For by his deed, 
l Ex autog. in bibl. Cotton.  bearing date here at Kirby the xii. year of K. William's reign, he gave thereunto both land and tithes out of divers Lordships here in England, whereof he was possessed by the Conq. favour; and in particular to the Church of this Kirby, which he found decayed, and rebuilt, dedicating it to the honour of the blessed Virgin and St. Dennis; which singular munificence occasioned the Monks of Angiers to send over part of their Covent hither, making it a Cell subordinate to that foreign Monastery; whereby it became one of those we usually call Prioryes-alien, and thereupon had the name of Monkskirby.  
By the general Survey 
m doomsday lib.  this Lordship was certified to contain xv. hides, there being two Priests here at that time, who held xxi. carucats of land. [These were Franus and Osgot, as I guess, mentioned in the before specified Charter.] All which then extended to x. l. value, whereof the Monks of St. Nicholas had two Carucats in demesn, and vi. Board. holding v. more; and in that Record 
n doomsday lib.  it is written Chirchberye, which gives further illustration to what I have said already touching the name. Howbeit of the said Geffrey Wirce have not I seen any thing else memorable: nor do I find that he had any Children; so that I most incline to believe, that, dying, without issue, his possessions in England returned to the Crown; for all in this and the before cited Counties, came to the hands of Nigel de Albani, Progenitor to the Moubray's, by the grant 
o Regist. Abb. de Furneis●. part. 2.  of K. H. 1. whose possessions in this Shire, by that means, and by marriage of Segrave's Daughter and heir were of no small extent.  
But, returning to this ancient Monastery, I find, that Nigel de Mulbray, grandchild to Nigel de Albani, made a general confirmation 
p Ex autog. in officio Armorum.  unto the Monks here, of all the lands, tithes, and other his possessions, which had been given to them by his Ancestors in divers particular manors there expressed; and in all others, as the grants of Geffrey de Wirce, Nigel his grandfather, and Roger his Father witnessed. I am of opinion, that the before specified Nigel de Albany gave all the rest of this Lordship to those Monks: for in that confirmation 
q Ib.  made to them by Rog. de Stutevill of what his ancestors had given in Newbold (id est, Newbold super Avon) he makes mention, that they had possessions there in the time of Geffrey Wirce; and that Nigel de Albani augmented the same, by grant of certain lands and other benefits. But all that I have seen of any further grants thereunto in this County, is certain common of pasture on Wolvey-heath, and in Little-Copston by Reginald Basset of Wolvey; and of a yard land in Rokeby by Sir Henry Rokeby Kt. of both which I have spoke more fully in my discourse of those places.  
In Leicestersh. I find, 
r Ibid.  that Hugh de Rampaine gave unto them 7 oxgangs of land, with the capital Mess: of Kirkby super wreak; which grant Will. de Molbrai, who was superior Lord of the fee there, confirmed 
s Ibid. . And that Geffrey Trussell gave 
t Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  them the Church of Sharneford in the same County; whereof Will. Basset added his ratification 
u Ex autog. in offitio Armorum. . After which, viz. in K. John's time, Geffrey Muschamp B. of Coventre, confirmed 
w Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  to them that which by his predecessors had been granted, viz. the Church of Kirkby, with the chapel of Widebroc, so that they should hold the same appropriate to their own benefit; as also 3 marks of silver yearly out of the said chapel of Widebroc in the name of a pension. And ratified to them the Church of Wapenbury, with the chapel of Huningham, so that they should receive xx s. yearly out of the same, and a stone of wax in the name of a pension: and likewise the Church of Neubold; that is to say, two parts thereof to their proper use; and to the third, that the Prior of Kirkby should present a fit Clerk to the Bishop.  
Being therefore thus plentifully endowed, they obtained, in 50 H. 3. a Charter 
x Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 5. m. 28 per Inspex.  for a weekly market upon the Wednesday, with a fair yearly to begin on the even of the feast of St. joh. Bapt. and to continue 3 days: but the Wednesday market, after a while, being not found so convenient, they procured K. E. 1. in 33 of his reign, to alter 
y Ib. Esc. 33 E. 1. n. 103. Cart. 33. E. 1. n. 15. & 63.  it for Tuesday, at which time he likewise granted 
z Ib. Esc. 33 E. 1. n. 103. Cart. 33. E. 1. n. 15. & 63.  to them Free-warren in all their demesn lands of Monkskirby, Walton, Neubold-Paunton, and parva Herdebergh, with view of Frank-plege of all their Tenants in these and other places within this County: as also in Kirkby super wreak in Leicestersh. with trial of Malefactors and Weyfs: In consideration whereof, they were to pay to the King, his heirs and successors, v marks yearly. Which manor of Kirkby super wreak was by these Monks in 14 E. 2. granted 
a Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 2. m. 17. per Inspex.  to Roger Beler, and Alice his wife, and to the heirs of their two bodies; paying yearly to them and their successors viij marks, vi s. viij d. at the feasts of St. Michael and Easter by even portions.  
What else is memorable, relating to this Monastery, remains now to be spoke of as it was a Priory-alien, viz. first of its sundry seizures made by the King, and next of its dissolution. Of which seizures, happening by reason of our wars with France, as in Wolston hath been showed; the first that I have seen authority for, was in 18 E. 1. for, by an Indenture 
Ex autog. ●enès wil ●●om. Den●●gh.  bearing date on the feast day of St. Matthew the Apostle, in that year it appears that Rob. de Sottewell and Rog. de Belegrave, to whom the lands and tenements of the said Prioryes-Alien in the counties of Warr. and Leic. were by the K. precept committed, did, upon certain conditions and agreements, deliver to the Prior of Kirkby the said Monastery, with what thereto belonged, and the stock upon the ground, all prized at estimable rates; In which Indenture, amongst other things it is observable, that Wheat was then rated at vi. s. a quarter, Rye v s. barley iii s. Beans and Pease two s. viij d. Oats two s. Swans at iii s. iiii d. a piece, and Ducks at i d.  
After which, viz. in 14 E. 3. the K. having again made the like seizure, 
c Rot. F. 14. E. 3. m. 19  and committed 
d Rot. F. 14. E. 3. m. 19  the custody of this, with the other cells subordinate to the Monastery of S. Nich. at Angiers, unto their Procurator general in England for a certain sum of money, to be yearly paid into his Exchequer at Michaelmas and Easter by even portions, did, in consideration that the said Procurator should make payment thereof at the feasts of the Nativ. of St. joh. Bapt. and St. Mich. together with the Tenths granted to the said K. by the Clergy, so far forth as concerned those cells, restore the same unto the Abbot of the Monastery of St. Nich. before specified. But in 50 E. 3. the custody 
e Rot. F. 50. E. 3. m. 16.  thereof was disposed to Sir Cannon Rubussard Kt. to hold from the feast of St. Mich. th'Archangel than next following, during the continuance of the wars with France, paying xl l. yearly into his Exchequer. Which Sir Cannon was only to have the same benefit of Rent and other advantages as the Mother Monastery at Angiers before spoken of, in times of peace usually had: For, upon an Extent 
f Exten●terr: Pr: alien: penès Remem: Regis in Scac.  in 1 R. 2. it appears, that all the lands belonging thereto were then valued at CCxx l. iii s. iiii d. per annum.  
But so much were the Monks encumbered by these seizures, and appointment of secular persons to have the rule over them, that, in consideration of a good sum of money in hand, they made a Lease 
g Rot. F. 14. R. 2. m. 19  to the said Sir Cannon Robsart of all their lands for 25 years. And the superior House beyond Sea, likewise discerning themselves so set aside, as to the receiving any advantage from hence, made their addresses to Thomas Mowbray E. of Nottingham, and Earl Marshal of England, offering to quit their interest here to him, upon easy terms.  
Which Earl, having in 20 R. 2. obtained liberty to found 
h Pat. 20● R. 2. p. 2. m. 14.  a Religious House of Carthusian Monks at Eppeworth, or where else he thought fit within the Isle of Axholme in Lincolnsh. procured the K. Letters Pat. of licence for the Abbot and Covent of St. Nich. at Angiers before specified, to grant this their Priory of Monkskirby, with the manors of Neubold super Avon, Copston and Walton to the same belonging: As also the advousons of the Churches and Vicaridges of Kirkby-monach. Neubold super Avon, Withibroke, Wapenbury and Sharnford, with their pensions, unto the said Monastery of Carthusians for ever. Whereupon John, son 
i Pat. 19 R. 2. p. 2. m. 2.  and heir to Sir Can. Robsart (the Lessee before specified) by his deed 
k Claus. 3. H. 4. p. 1. m. 7. in dorso.  bearing date upon Easter eve, 20 R. 2. released to the King, and to john de Moreby, Prior assigned of the then late founded House of Carthusians to the honour of the Visitation of the Mother of God in the Isle of Axholme, all his right and title in this Priory. But no sooner did H. 4. come to the Crown, than that the Priors-alien began to find much favour: for in the Parl. held an. 1. of his reign, taking into consideration the losses and inconveniences that had befallen them by the frequent seizure of their lands, and ferming them out in the time of his Grandfather K. E. 3. whereby not only they had suffered great decay in their buildings, but that the worship of God in that regular way, Hospitality, Alms, and other charitable works, anciently established and there accustomed to be performed, were withdrawn, as also the pious desires of the Founders thereby defrauded (as the words of the Pat. do import) did by the advice of his council in that Parliament, restore 
l Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 2. m. 3.  to the said Abbot of St. Nich. at Angiers, the patronage and advouson of those Religious Houses in England, which were subordinate to that Monastery, to have and to hold to him and his successors, so that they should present fit persons to them upon the vacancies that might happen.  
Howbeit, this favour of K. H. 4. was not long enjoyed by them: for K. H. 5. reciting the licence granted by K. R. 2. for founding the said House of Carthusians in the Isle of Axholme; and the power then given to the Monks at Angiers to pass away this Priory of Monkskirby, with th'appurtenances thereunto, as aforesaid; by his Letters 
m Pat. 3. H. 5. p. 2. m. 39  Pat. dated at Westm. 28. Junii, 3 of his reign, confirmed the same. Whereupon the said Carthusians, being thus possessed hereof, obtained of K.E. 4. in 8 of his reign, a confirmation 
n Pat. 8. E. 4. p. 3. m. 6.  of those privileges granted to the Prior of Monkskirby by K. E. 1. in 33 of his reign before specified, extending into all their lands there named, which they enjoyed therewith till that fatal overthrow of the Religious Houses in K. H. 8. time; when some, being corrupted with temporary profit, and others through terror, were brought to surrender their Monasteries into the K. hands, the said Prior and cou. of Carthusians did, not only give up theirs, but levied a Fine 
o F. levat. T. Pasch. 30. H. 8.  thereof; as also of all the possessions belonging thereto; and in particular of this manor of Monkskirby, with the rest of the manors, Lands, etc. appertaining to it. Which stayed not long in the Crown; for the same year was it granted away by the King to Thomas manning, late Prior of the Monastery of Butley in Suffolk's, then newly made Bishop of Ipswich, to hold for life; the remainder to Charles Brandon D. of Suff. and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, to be held in capite by the tenth part of a Kts. fee, and the yearly rent of ix l. xiiii s.  
After which, viz. in 37 H. 8. the K. granted 
p Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 6.  unto Trinity Coll. in Cambridge the Rectory of Monkskirby, with the tithes, and certain lands, rents, etc. lying in Monkskirby and the other Villages adjacent, formerly belonging to the before specified Carthusians, to hold to them and their successors in pure alms.  
From which Duke this manor of Monkskirby, with the rest before mentioned, divolved to Henry Grey D. of Suff. in right of Frances his wife, daughter of the said Charles, and one of the sisters and coheirs to Henry Brandon D. of Suff. From whose death the said Frances held 
q Esc. 2. Eliz.  it during her life; and died 
r Esc. 2. Eliz.  2 Eliz. leaving the Lady Kath. and Lady Mary Grey, daughters to the aforesaid Duke, her heirs; viz. Katherine 19 and Mary 13 years of age. Which Kath. being wedded to Edw. Seymour E. of Hertford, had issue Edw. Lord Beauchamp, that died in his father's life time, father to Will. now Marq. of Hertford, who sold this manor to the right honourable Mary Countess of Buck. in our memory (paternally, through that ancient and noble family of the Beaumont's of Coleorton in Leicestersh. descended from the Kings of France, as is well known.) Which Mary settled it upon Basil Lord Fielding (now E. of Denbigh) her grandchild, with divers remainders.  
In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church (dedicated to St. Edith) was valued 
s ●od. MS in Scac.  at xxxiii marks; and in 26 H. 8. the vicarage 
t MS penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 38. b.  at xxii l. ix s. 6 d. the Taxation or Ordination whereof was made in an. 1237. (21 H. 3.) as appears by the original Instrument 
u In curiae Augmentac.  Which vicarage, being but of small worth, had an augmentation made thereunto by the bounty of the Lady Aliza, one of the daughters of Sir Robert Dudley, as in Manceter I have particularly showed.  
As this Parish is spacious, so is the present fabric of the Church very large, though of no ancient building; having a tall Spire for a landmark over all the Country; which was more eminent than now it is, till the Inhabitants within our memory, to save charges in repairing, pulled down above xx foot of it.  
Patroni Prioratus. 
Priores de Kirby.  
Ric. de Cornubia, 
Ex autogr. penès H.S. George eq. aur.  temp. H. 2.  
Frater Defensor. 35 H. 3.  Abb. & conu. S. Nich. Andegav. 
Petrus Franciscus monach. 8 Febr. 1314. 
Ex. lib. alb● penès D. & Cap. Lich. f. 104 Langt. f. 39 a.   Abb. & conu. S. Nich. Andegav. 
Will. Eisnelle monach. 6 Id. junii, 1326.  Abb. & conu. S. Nich. Andegav. 
Guil. de S. Clement monach. 10. Kl. jul. 1335.  Abb. & conu. S. Nich. Andegav. 
Mauricius Aubere Pbr. Id. nou. 1350. 
Northb. f. 20. a.   Abb. & conu. S. Nich. Andegav. 
Oliverus de Desertis, 
Ib. f. 28. b.  mon. Id. Sept. 1353. 
Ib. f. 53. b. Ib. f. 57 b.   Abb. & conu. S. Nich. Andegav. 
Frater Willielmus pride. Non. jun. 1358. 
Street. f. ●. b.   Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes. 
Ex autogr. penès D. & Cap. Lich.   Prior & Monachi de Kirby. 
Ric. de Suham Cler. 1252.  Prior & Monachi de Kirby. 
Helias de Staunford Pbr. 16 julii, 1304. 
Langt. f. ●. a.   Prior & Monachi de Kirby. 
Ric. de Paylington Pbr. 8. Id. Sept. 1308. 
Ib. 29. b.   Prior & Monachi de Kirby. 
joh. Wylmot Cap. 11. Kl. junii, 
Ib. s. 40. b.  1316.  Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temp. Pr. de Kirby in manu sua existen. 
joh. de jews Diac. 11. Kl. Oct. 1342. 
Northb. f. 40. a.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temp. Pr. de Kirby in manu sua existen. 
Rob. de Stretford Pbr. 3. Non. Oct. 1346. 
Ib. f. 44. b.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temp. Pr. de Kirby in manu sua existen. 
Ric. de Wylie Pbr. 5. Id. nou. 1350. 
Ib. f. 53. b.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temp. Pr. de Kirby in manu sua existen. 
Will. de walton Pbr. 7. Id. Apr. 1354. 
Ib. f. 58. a.   Prior & conu. de Kirby. 
William. Stoneley Pbr. 23. Aug. 1361. 
Stret●. f. 10. a.   Prior & conu. de Kirby. 
Rob. Grafton Pbr. 8. Id. jan. 1361. 
Ib. b. ●   Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
D. joh. Hykkling Cap. 22. Dec. 1414. 
Arund. f. 142. b.   Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
Ric. Hunt Pbr. 7. Dec. 1421. 
Heyw. f. 7. b.   Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
D. Rob. Barker Cap. 20. Junii, 
Ib. f. 19 b.  1427.  Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
William. Pepir. 16. Julii. 1433. 
Ib. f. 31 b.   Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
joh. Pake Pbr. 26. Sep. 1436 
Ib. f. 35. a.   Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
Tho. Cowper. 6. Julii. 1444. 
Ib. f. 42. b.   Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
Tho. Wenlok Cap. 10. Oct. 1503. 
Bl. f. 3. a.   Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
Magister Henr. Sherman, 
Ib. f. 9 c●  4. Apr. 1522.  Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
M. Rob. Newton, 
Ib. f. 14. b.  in decretis baccalar. ult. Junii, 1528.  Prior & conu. de Axholme. 
William. Stokwith. 13. Oct. 1528. 
Ib.   Adrian Stokes, ar. 
Tho. ward, 
Samps. ● B. f. 43. c.  art. Mag. 3. Febr. 1568.  Mag. & Scol. Coll. S. Trin. Cantab. 
Edm. Battie, 
Overton bund. E.  sacrae theol. bacc. 29 Maii, 1591.    

Brook-hurst.  
THis Hamlet, being parcel of the manor of Monkskirby, takes its name from the situation thereof upon that bank or hur'st by the Brook, which runneth a little Eastward from the Church: but of it there is little mention in Record, other than that 
a Esc. 35 E. 3. p. 2. n. 10. Esc. 1. H. 4. Esc. 1. E. 4.  the Kts fee, which the Prior of Kirby held of the Lord Mowbray, did extend into this place.   

Stret-Aston.  
THis, being also part of the manor of Monkskirby, lieth Eastward from the Fosse (commonly called the Street) and thence hath its denomination. In the same Records where mention is made of Brockhurst, is there also of this, and in no other that I have seen; it being written Stred-Aston, and Stroderston, as well as Stret-Aston.   

Stretton subtus Fosse.  
THis hath its name from the Street way also, below which it lies, and was originally a member 
b Rot. penès S. Clerke Barnes.  of Newbold-Revel; and so being possessed by the family of revel, descended by a daughter and heir to Malory; and from Malory by the like means to Cave, and so to Andrews and Boughton, as the descent in Newbold-Revel showeth: for in 37 H. 8. Thomas Andrews Esq levied a Fine 
c T. Mich. 37 H. 8.  thereof; and in 8 Eliz. it was found, 
d Esc. 8. Eliz.  that Margaret Boughton (one of the daughters and coheirs of Edw. Cave) died seized of it, leaving Edw. her son and heir, 21 years of age.   

Walton.  
OF this Village I have not seen any thing in Record till 19 E. 1. it being anciently reputed as parcel of Monkskirby, and the substance thereof belonging to the Priory there. That which is then mentioned thereof, is upon the payment of a Tenth to the Pope by all the Monasteries, as well as Churches, in England: at which time it was certified 
e Cod. MS in Scac. penès Remem. R.  that the Prior of Kirby had 4. carucats of land here. But the particulars I shall not stand to mention, forasmuch as the authorities, which I have vouched in Monkskirby will manifest, that it being therewith granted to the House of Carthusians in Axholme, came at length to the Crown, and so attending the possession of that Lordship (I mean of Kirby) ever since, is now in the Earl of denbighs hands.   

Esenhull.  
THis place taketh its name (I presume) from the situation, standing Eastwards from Monkskirby, and upon a rising ground; but was originally a member 
f Rot. penès S. Clerks Bar.  of Newbold-Revel: So that passing from Revel to Malory, and Malory to Cave, by heirs general (as the descent in Newbold-Revel showeth) it came at length by purchase to Sir Walter Smyth of Shirford Kt; who died 
g Esc. 1. M.  seized thereof in 1 Mar. Since which, by force of that conveyance whereof I have spoke in Shirford, it was possessed for a time by the Littleton's; but eschaeted to the Crown with that Lordship.   

Paylington.  
OF this Village I have not seen any thing before H. 3. time; and then I find, that Will. de Turevill was Lord thereof; for so he writes 
h Ex collect. Will. Burton.  himself, bearing for his Arms gules 3 chevrons vary. From which Will. descended Nich. who, in 25 E. 1. was certified 
i Esc. 25. E. 1. n. 51.  to hold here and in Herdeberwe half a Kts. fee of the E. of Lanc. Hugh de Herdebergh, and john de charnels, holding at the same time each of them the 4 part of a Kts. fee here.  
To this Hugh de Herdebergh succeeded Isabel de Hulles in the possession of what he had here; and to her Dionysia and Alice her daughters and heirs (as the descent in Wilye showeth:) betwixt whom partition being made of these and other lands in 17 E. 2. all that they had in this place was allotted 
k Claus. 18. E. ●. m. 27.  to Alice, than the wife of john de Peyto. It seems, that the residue, or a great part thereof, was anciently obtained by the revels of Newbold: for, in 32 E. 1. Will. revel had Free-warren granted to him in all his demesn lands here. From which family it descended by an heir female unto Malory; and so to Cave; and from Cave to Andrews and Boughton, as the descent in Newbold-Revell showeth. For in 37 H. 8. Tho. Andrews Esq levied a Fine 
l Term. Mich.  thereof: and, in 8 Eliz. Margaret Boughton died 
m Esc. 8. Eliz.  seized of it, leaving Edw. her son and heir 21 years of age.  
Within the precincts of this Village were 4 mess. and 4 carucats of land, whereof Walter Hopton Esq died 
n Esc. 1. E. 4. n. 42.  seized in 1 E. 4. leaving Eliz. his sister and heir, than the wife of Roger Corbet of Morton in Com. Salop, 30 years of age. Which lands had afterwards the name of a manor, Andrew the son of Rog. Corbet being possessed 
o Lib. 1. cedul.  thereof in 30 H. 8. Which Andrew had issue Robert, and he Elizabeth and Anne, his daughters and heirs, of full 
p Lib. 5. cedul.  age in 37 Eliz.   

Newbold-Revell.  
THis place, having been part 
q Domes day lib.  of the possessions which Lewinus had in Edw. the Conf. days, was, after the Norman conquest, disposed 
r Domes day lib.  of to Geffrey Wirce (of whom I have already spoke in Monkskirby. (In the Survey 
s Domes day lib.  then taken it is written Feni-Niwebold, and certified to contain 8 hides, valued at seven l. which large extent makes me of opinion, that Stretton subtus Fosse, as also Esenhull and Paylington, were at that time involved therewith: the possession whereof having also gone along with it ever since, as by what I have already said appeareth.  
As for its name, viz. Feni-Niwebold, there is this to be said, that bold in our old English signifies a house, the word Feni being only an addition to distinguish it from the many other Newbolds in this Shire; Fen, with our ancestors the Saxons signifying dirt; from which reason part of Cambridge and Huntingdonshires' are called the Fens. And that it is now called Newbold-Revell, is, by reason that the family of revel were anciently Lords thereof, as I shall show by and by.  
But it was anciently reputed 
t Rot. hund. ●. E. 1. penès Camer. Scac.  a member of Wapenbury, in respect that the owners of Wapenbury were Lords hereof; it being (doubtless) part of those 5 Kts. fees which Thomas de Wapenbury held 
u Lib. rub. f. 118. a.  of Roger de Moubray de veteri feoffamento, in 12 H. 2. and whereof his ancestors were enfeofft by Nigel de Albani, father to the said Roger de Mowbray in H. 1. time. Which Nigel had Geffrey Wirce his lands conferred upon him, as in Monkskirby I have already intimated.  
But touching that ancient family of Wapenbury (who had their seat at Wapenbury, whence they assumed their surname) I shall speak when I come to that place: And because this Newbold came by descent from Wapenbury to revel, and afterwards from revel to Malory, I have here inserted the pedigree, whereby the same may the better be understood; as also what I shall say historically of the families of revel and Malory, whose seat it was.  

Thomas de Wapenbury, 12 H. 2. 

Ric. de Wapenbury 9 R. 1.- Juliana soror & haeres Rad. Extranei de Cnokin. 

Tho. de Wapenbury, 1 & 20 H. 3. 

Joh. de Wapenbury, ob. s. p.  
Agnes soror & cohaeres ux. ..... de Beynvill. 

Ric. de Beynvill, 14 E. 1.- Lora. obiit 24 E. 3. 

Ric. de Beyvill. 


e Esc. 24. E. 3. n. 53.  Ric. de Beyvill, consangu. & haeres Ric. & Lorae. aet. 5. ann. 24 E. 3.        
Margeria ux. .... de Wassingle. 


a Plac. de banco T. Mich. 14 E. 1. Rot. 57  Thomas de Wassingle    
Johanna. 


b Plac. de banco T. Mich. 14 E. 1. Rot. 57  Hugo revel- 
c Plac. de banco T. Mich. 14 E. 1. Rot. 57  Alicia 


d Plac. de banco T. Mich. 14 E. 1. Rot. 57  Will. revel, 14 E. 1. 


f Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Rob. revel, 1 E. 2. 


o Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Guliel. revel. 


p Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Guliel. revel, obiit seisitus de terris in Buckby in Com. Northt. & Edmescote in Com. Warr. s. prole.  

q Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Johanna ux. Galf. Reynolds. 


r Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Ric. qui cogn: fuit Ryvell de Edmescote. 7 H. 4.- Margeria filia Rob. Hugford de Edmescote.        

g Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Joh. revel, 1 E. 2. 


h Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  joh. Revel, ob. s. prole.  

i Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Guliel. Revel miles, ob. s. p.  

k Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Nich. Revel rector ecc. de Cleyorton ob. 6. R. 2.  

l Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  .... ux. Joh. Malory de Winwick. 

joh. Malory, 6 R. 2. 

joh. Malory, 4. H. 5. 

Tho. Malory, miles, 23 H. 6. 

Rob. Malory obiit vita patris. 

Nich. Malory, aetat. 13. ann. 20 E. 4. 

Doroth. filia & cohaeres. 26 H. 8. Edw. Cave 1. maritus. 

Cath. filia & cohaeres, ux. Thom. Andrews de Winwick.  
Margareta ux. Thomae Boughton de Causton, ob. 8 Eliz.- Geo: Ashby 2. maritus.    
Clemens Cave 1. maritus.- Margeria 26 H. 8. joh. Cope de Eydon in Com. Northt. 2. maritus.              

m Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  johan. uxor Ro. de Whitney.  

n Ex collect. S. Kniveton● p. 52.  Elena uxor Rob. Gresley.                 
Of this name and County, H. Revel is the first, whereof the Records that I have seen, do make mention, son to Rob. Revel (as I guess) who had 
a Rot. p. 29. H. 2.  to do at Swinford in Leicestersh. 29 H. 2. But of this H. I can say no more, than that he was a Rebel 
b Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 3.  against K. John, for which his lands in this County were seized on; and that in 1 H. 3. returning to obedience, they were restored 
c Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 3.  to him again.  
Unto which Hugh, succeeded W. Revel, to whom K. E. 1. in 27 of his reign, granted 
d Cart. 27. E. 1. n. 15.  Free-warren in his demesn lands here, and in other places of this County, whereof I have already spoke. Which Will. had issue 
e F. levat. Oct. Hill. 1. E. 2.  John and Robert; whereof John was Lord 
f Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  of this place in 9 E. 2. being an active man, and of great trust in his time: for in 6 E. 3. he had 
g Pat. 6. E. 3. p. 1. m. 11 In dorso.  the joint custody of this County, with Thomas de Astley, and john de Heyford. And in 11 E. 3. was in 
h Rot. F. 11. E. 3. m. 9  Commission for the levying and receiving Scutage for the K. Army, upon his expedition into Scotland.  
In the same year he served 
i Claus. 11. E. 3. p. 2. m. 37. In dorso  as one of the Kts. for this County in the Parliam. held at Westm. And the next year following, being appointed one of the Receivers of the xv. and x. granted to the K. in Parl. the year before, was eased of that trouble, by the K. special favour: as also from the Collection of the Scutage before mentioned, in regard of his special employment otherwise in the K. affairs, as the Records 
k Rot. F. 12 E. 3. m. 12. & 35.  express. At which time I find, that the K. being to make an expedition into France; and to that end taking care for preservation of the Peace here, in his absence, did summon 
l Claus. 12. E. 3. p. 1. m. 37. In dorso:  him, being then one of the Kts. for this County, amongst others, to be at Westm. the morrow after the Clause of Easter before himself and his council, to hear what should be declared unto them thereupon. In 18. E. 3. he was a Kt. 
m Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 2. m. 34.  & constituted one of the Justices for conservation of the Peace in this Shire. The like 
n Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 27. In d.  authority had he the year following. In 
o Claus. 25. E. 3. p. 1. m. 27. In dorso.  25. E. 3. he served again for this Shire in the Parl. then held at Westm.  
To this john revel succeeded Will. who was of 
p Rot. Franc. 20. E. 3. m. 14. In dorso.  the retinue to Thomas Bishop of Duresme in that French expedition 20 E. 3. whereof I have spoke in Hil-Morton. And in 32. E. 3. one 
q Claus. 32 E. 3. m. 21. In dorso.  of the Kts. for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westm. I suppose, that he then received the dignity of Knighthood; for the next year ensuing he is so 
r Ex autog. penès Rob. D. Digby.  styled, and bore for his arms, ermine a cheveron gules within a border engrailed sable; but had no 
s Ex collect. S. Kniveton ar.  issue, nor either of his Brothers; insomuch as their three Sisters became Heirs to the estate; viz. ...... married 
t Ex collect. S. Kniveton ar.  to john Malory of Winwick in Northampt-shire; who bore for his arms 
u Ex collect. S. Kniveton ar.  a fesse between three boars heads couped. 
u Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  Joane 
w Ibid.  to Robert de Whitney, of Whitney in herefordsh. Elen 
x Ibid.  to Rob. Gresley, who had issue by her Robert that died Childless, and Joane 
y  Ibid. to Ric. Boteler. Amongst whom partition 
z Ibid.  being made in 6. R. 2. john Malory, son to the same John and ..... had this manor of Fenni-Neubold, with certain lands in Esenhull, Stretton, and Strod-Aston; and the capital message, or manor house of Paylington assigned to him. Robert de Whitney and Joane his wife the manor of Clifton in this County, with certain lands in Newton juxta Clifton for their part. And Richard Boteler & Joane his wife the manor of Browns-Over, with certain Rents and services in Paylington.  
Which john Malory was constituted 
a Pat. 13. R. 2. p. 1. m. 26. In dorso.  one of the Commissioners for conservation of the Peace in this County in 13. and 14. 
b Pat. 14. R. 2. p. 1. m. 33. In dorso  R. 2. In 15. being then a Kt. he was made Shiriff 
c Rot. F. 15 R. 2. m. 25.  of these Counties. To whom succeeded John, one 
d Claeus. 1. H. 5. In dorso m. 12  of the Kts. for this Shire in the Parl. held at Westm. 1. H. 5. and in 4. H. 5. Shiriff 
e Rot. F. 4. H. 5. m. 12.  also of these Counties, In 7. H. 5. he was by special Commission, 
f Pat. 7. H. 5. m. 13.  with others, assigned to treat with the people about a loan of money to the King. In that year K. H. 5. being victorious in France, and Humf. D. of Glouc. his youngest Brother, constituted Custos Angliae in the K. absence, precepts 
g Penès Camer. Scac.  were directed to the Shiriffs of all the Counties in England, in the K. name, and signed by the said D. commanding them to elect and appoint a certain number in each Shire of Kts. and Esquires, bearing arms from their ancestors, such as were most able and sufficient to serve the K. for defence of the Realm; all which were to attend the K. council at Westm. the Tuesday in the first week of Lent. For which purpose 13. being chosen in this County, this john Malory was one. In 2. H. 6. he underwent the office of Eschaetor 
h Rot. F. 2. H. 6. m. 15.  for these Counties of Warr. and Leic. and, the next year following, the 
i Rot. f. 3. H. 6. m. 10.  Sheriffalty. And having been in 
k Pat. de iisdem an. In dorso.  Commission for the peace, from 6. H. 5. till 12. H. 6. left issue Thomas; who, in K. H. 5. time, was of the retinue 
l Rot. in Bibls. Hatton.  to Ric. Beauchamp E. Warr. at the siege of Caleys, and served there with one lance and two Archers; receiving for his lance and 1. Archer xx. li. per an. and their diet; and for the other Archer ten marks and no diet.  
This Thomas, being a Kt. 
m Rot. f. 23. H. 6. m. 10.  in 23. H. 6. served 
n Rot. f. 23. H. 6. m. 10.  for this Shire in the Parliam. then held at Westm. and dying 14. Martii 10. E. 4. lieth buried 
o Cod. MS. in Bibls. Cotton; sub effigiae Vitellii F. 12.  under a marble in the chapel of St. Francis at the Gray-Friers, near Newgate in the Suburbs of London. To whom succeeded Nicholas his grandchild, viz. son 
p Esc. 20. E. 4. n. 46.  of Robert, who died in his father's life time. Which Nich. being a Justice of Peace in this County from 
q Pat. de iisdem an. In dorso.  the 17. of H. 7. till his death, left issue two Daughters his heirs; viz. Dorothy 
r Ex autog. penes S. clerk Bar.  first married to Edw. Cave, and afterwards to George Ashby; who had, upon partition 
s Ex autog. penes S. clerk Bar.  made of that inheritance 26. H. 8. the manor of Winwick in northamptsh. with certain lands in Stretton, and Paylington in this County; as also in Swinford Com. Leic. And Margery 
t Ex autog. penes S. clerk Bar.  first married to Clement Cave; but afterwards to john Cope; which Margery, having this manor of Newbold assigned to herupon the said partition, with certain lands in Esenhull before specified, joined with her second Husband john Cope 12. Oct. 29. H. 8. in the sal● 
u Ib. F. levat. T. Mich. 29. H. 8.  of this manor to Thomas Pope, than Treasurer of the Court of Augmentation; which Thomas Pope by his deed dated 14. Julii 30. H. 8. past it to Will. Whorwood solicitor general to the K. whose Daughter and heir Margaret became the wife of Thomas Throgmorton Esq. Son and heir unto Sir Rob. Throgmorton of Coughton Kt. which Thomas and Margaret sold it to Sir William Stamford one of the Justices of the K. Bench: From whom it descended to Sir Robert Stamford Kt. his son and heir, who left it to Charles Stamford a younger son; of whom Elizabeth the widow of john Alderford of Abbots-Salford Esq. purchased it for Edward Morgan her son by ..... Morgan a former Husband: which Edward sold it to Sir Sym. Clarke Baronet, the owner thereof an. 1640.   

Copston-magna.  
OF this place I shall not need to say much; for as to the etymology of the name, what I have expressed in Copston-parva will serve turn. And, that it was given by Geffrey Wirce to the Monastery of St. Nich. at Angiers in 12 Will. Conq. what I have said in my discourse of Monkskixby will manifest.  
That it continued in the hands of those Monks, as parcel of the possessions of the Priory-alien of Monkskirby, and past therewith to the House of Carthusians, founded in the Isle of Axholme in 20 R. 2. I have likewise signified in Monkskirby: as also, that upon the dissolution of the Religious houses in 31 H. 8. it came to the Crown; for all which I shall refer my Reader to the Records there cited, not being able to give any further account thereof.   

Neunham-Padox.  
THis place, by reason of another not fare off, which hath the same appellation, hath been anciently distinguished from that, by these several additions; scil. 
a Ex autog. penes Basil. Com. Denbigh.  Newnham juxta Kirkby-monach. Newnham 
b Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 15.  parva, Cold 
c Ex autog. penès eund. Com.  Newnham; and lastly Newnham Padox 
d Ex autog. penès eund. Com. , by reason of a little Park formerly there, as 'tis like.  
In the Conq. Survey 
e Domesd. lib.  it is rated for one hid, valued at lx. s. and written Niweham, Geffrey Wirce (of whom I have spoke in Kirby) being then possessed thereof; with the rest of whose lands it came to Nigel de Albani (as in Kirby I have intimated) and was, towards the end of H. 2. time, as I guess, granted by Nigel de Mowbray (grandchild to the said Nigell) unto Roger de Newham: for of this Roger is there no mention in 12 of that King's reign, when Roger de Mowbray certified his knight's Fees: but afterwards I find, 
f Lib. rub. in Scac. f. 134. ●an cedula.  that the same Roger de Newham held one Kts. Fee of Nigel de Munbray before mentioned, which was, doubtless, for this place.  
To whom succeeded Will. de Niweham, who in 11 joh. accounted 
g Rot. P. 11 joh.  for seven. marks towards the making up for Will. de Molbray that Fine he paid to the King for part of his inheritance, concerning which he was impleaded by Will. de Stutevill. From which William (who is styled 
h Ex autog. penès eund. Com.  Dominus willielmus de Newnham, which argues he was a Kt.) it came 
i Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 80.  in process of time to Philip; and was in 6 E. 3. by him settled, 
k F. levat. xv. Mich. 6 E. 3.  for want of issue, on Robert his Brother for life; the remainder to John another Brother, and the heirs of his Body; and for default of such issue on Joane, Sister to the said John: And for lack of issue by her, on Mariot his other Sister, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Joane, than wife of Roger Ryvell. But from this Philip, descending 
l Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  two Daughters and heirs; viz. Kath. 
m Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  married to john Collard, and Isabella 
n Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  to Walter Whitehorse, the same John and Catherine, in 36 E. 3. past 
o F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch. 36 E. 3.  their title therein unto the said Walter and Isabella; entailing 
p F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch. 36 E. 3.  it upon the heirs of the Body of her the said Isabella, with remainder to the right heirs of Walter. Which Walter had issue 
q Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  Sir Ralph White-horse Kt. who in 16 R. 2. granted 
r Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  it to William. Giffard and others. From whom, as also from Sir Will. Bagot Kt. (who it seems had an estate in trust therein) it was conveyed 
s Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  in 18 R. 2. to john Leventhorpe, Thomas Totty and others, but to the use of the said john Leventhorpe; which John in 3 H. 5. agreeing upon a price with Totty, levied 
a F. levat. T. Tim. 3 H. 5.  a Fine thereof to him and his heirs; upon condition, 
b Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  that the money should be forthwith paid: but the said T. Totty, going presently beyond Sea where he was made Captain 
c Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  of the Castle of Rysbanke (near Caleys) and a Knight to boot; (for so was he after styled) happened to be slain 
d Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  at the battle of mark, so that the bargain could not be completed. Whereupon the before specified john Leventhorpe, being fully siezed of it as his own right, by his deed 
e Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  bearing date 11 nou. 12 H. 6. past it to john filding and his heirs: which John was great-Grand-Child to Rob. de Newnham before specified, as the pedigree here inserted showeth; and paternally of a very noble 


f Ib.  Philippus de Neunham.- 
g Ib.  Juliana. 


i Ib.  Johanna filia & haeres.- 
h Ib.  Alanus de Kilworth 


k Ib.  Philippus de Newnham. 

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m Ib.  Cath. uxor joh. Collard.  

n Ib.  Isabel ux. Walt. Whitehorse. 


q Ib.  Rad. Whitehorse miles 16 R. 2.        

l Ib.  Robertus de Newnham. 


p Ib.  Johanna filia & haeres.- 
o Ib.  Will. Prud home 


s Ib.  Johanna filia & haeres.- 
r Ib.  wil filding 


t Ib.  joh. filding 12 H. 6.             extraction; viz. from the Earls of Hapspurg in Germany, as is apparent from divers authentic evidences 
u Penès praefat. Commit. Denb. , whereof I shall only give these two for instance; the one a Letter of attorney made by Geffrey his grandfather, bearing date at Munsterton (Com. Leic.) on the feast day of S. Barnabas the Apostle 9 Edw. 2. in which he calls himself filius Galfridi, filii Galfridi Comitis de Haspurge, & domini in Laufenburg, & Rinfilding in Germania: and wherein, by the consent of Agnes de Napton his wife, he gives power to William. Purefey to deliver seisin of his manor of Munsterton, before specified unto Sir Rauf de Stanlow; as also of one yard land in Lutterworth, which his Mother Maud de Colvile sometime held: And the other an Accquittance made by the said Sir Ralph upon the receipt from him of x li sterling, wherein he mentions his descent as abovesaid; which Acquittance bears date at Westm. 5 julii 12 E. 2.  
And that it may not seem strange, that a foreigner, so eminent for his parentage, should thus settle here in England, I have here added what I find in an ancient MS. 
w Ibid.  written about K. Edw. 4. time, which manifesteth the occasion thereof, Memorandum quod Galfridus Comes Hapsburgicus propter oppressiones sibi illatas à Comite Rodolpho, qui postea electus erat Imperator, ad summam paupertatem redactus, unus ex filiis suis, nomine Galfridus militavit in Anglia sub Rege Henrico tertio. Et quia pater ejus Galfridus Comes habuit praetensiones ad certa dominia in Lauffenburg & Rinfelden, retinuit sibi nomen de Felden, Anglicè Filding; & reliquit ex Matilda de Colevile uxore sua Galfridum, Johannem & Thomam tunc pueros. Galfr. Filding duxit in uxorem Agnetem filiam Joh. de Napton, qui fuit frater Roberci de Napton mil●tis, ex Alicia filia Ricardi de Misterton uxoris suae, & habuit exitum Will. Filding, qui duxit in uxorem Johannam filiam Will. Prudhome, ex Juliana filia & haerede Roberti de Newnham; & ex illa genuit Joh. Filding militem, qui ex Margareta Purfrey uxore sua genuit Will. Fild●ng mil. qui quidem Will. duxit in uxorem Agne●em de Seyton, & habuit exitum Johannem, Everardum, Edw. & Martinum Filding.  
It seems that K. Henr. 3. much tendering the condition of the before specified Geffrey, who was in arms on his part here in England, as by what is above expressed may appear, gave him a considerable support in Rents and Fees lying in sundry places: For in a Roll 
x Ibid.  of them yet extant, and written in E. 3. time, whereunto the title is Redditus & feoda Willielmi Filding filii Galfridi, filii Galfridi, filii Galfridi Comitis de Hapsberg, Lauffenberg & Rinfelden, in the margin thereof is this insertion Ex dono quondam Regis Henrici filii Regis Johannis. As the testimony of these things is, in truth, of much honour to those of this Family; so do I perceive that it hath heretofore had no less estimation amongst them: for in an old Book 
y  Ibid. sometime belonging to the Hospital of S. john Bapt. in Lutterworth, I find this written Notum sit omnibus hunc librum visuris, quod ego Willielmus versy Magr. Hosp. S. Joh. Bapt. de Lutterworth present sui quando Joh. Fylding, qui postea erat miles, codem anno quo inserviebat Johannem ducem Bedfordiae in Bello contra Gallos', tradidit multas veteres scripturas custodiendas Thomae Bellers Gentleman, quae certificabant dominum Galfridum Felding filium fuisse Galfridi Comitis de Haspurge &c. (ut supra) And likewise this following expression 
z Ex vet. membr. penès cundem Com.  made by Sir Will. Filding Kt. who lived in H. 8. time, The Evidence of all these things was left with william. Cave the son of Thomas Cave Gentleman, by Sir William Filding before the battle of Tewksbery, and a Bill of remembrance of the same after given to Ric. Cave, which was also written in the book of william. Veysy master of the hospital of S, John Bapt. of Lutterworth.  
This was the book of my Fader Sir Everard Fylding.  
That they have anciently born for their arms three Lozenges upon a Fez, some Seals to 
* Penès eundem Com.  Deeds before date; as also of K. E. 3. and Ric. 2. time do testify: and for their Crest sometimes an Eagle and at other a Palm Tree, though of later times altered. And that these matches with Napton and Prudhome before specified, were heirs, the quarterings on those their Monuments at Monkskirby are satisfaction enough. But I return. This John having served in the wars of France and been dignified with the honour of Knighthood, as by what is before expressed appeareth, left issue William his son and heir, a person so well affected to the Lancastrian side in the civil Wars betwixt that and the House of York, that no sooner did K. H. 6. regain his sovereignty (viz. in 49 of his reign) but that he constituted 
a Rot. F. 49 H. 6. m. 9  him Shiriff of the Counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, being then 
b Claus. 17. E. 4. m. 16.  a Kt. In which year, fight on the behalf of the said K. in that memorable battle of Tewksbury, he lost 
c Stow's Annals Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 93.  his life, and was there buried 
d Stow's Annals Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 93. .  
This Sir William, by Agnes the Daughter and 
e Ex autog. penès. eundem Com.  heir of Seton, with whom he had 
f Ex autog. penès. eundem Com.  the Lordship of Martinsthorp in Rutland, and a descent 
g Ex autog. penès. eundem Com.  in blood from those great families of Vaux, Longvile, and Bellers (a younger branch 
* Ex vet. membr. penès G. Las. cells de Knighton in Com. Not.  of Mowbray) left 
h Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  issue Everard filding his son and heir, Shiriff 
i Rot. F. 21. E. 4. m. 6.  of this County and Leicestersh, 
k Polyd. Virg. hist. Angl. p. 573 n. 40.  in 21. E. 4. and in 2 H. 7. a Commander in the King's Army at the battle of Stoke juxta Newarke: So likewise at 
l Ex vet. membr. penès eundem Com.  Black-heath in Kent in 12 H. 7. which Everard, being made 
m Rot. penès H.S. George Norroy.  Kt. of the Bath at the marriage of Prince Arthur in 15 of that King's reign, was Custos 
n Ex autog. penès praefat. Com.  Rotulorum in the County of Leic. within two years after. And by his Testament, 
o Holder Q. 5.  bequeathing his body to be buried before the Altar of our blessed Lady in the Blackfriars at Northampton, departed 
p Holder Q. 5.  this life in 6 H. 8. leaving issue by 
q Ex senestra apud Neunham.  jellis Russell his wife, William. filding Esq. Shiriff 
r Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  of Rutlandshire in 11 and 12. as also in 
s Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  18 H. 8. but afterwards Kt. who having been employed about raising forces out of his Tenants, and otherwise, for the Wars of France and Scotland in the time of H. 8. as by several Privy Seals 
t Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  appeareth, assisted likewise with no less than xuj. Horse at his own charges against the Scots; as from the Registers, sometime belonging to the council-table, hath been observed: As also 
u Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  with ten able persons, most Archers and Gunners, in that naval preparation made by the same King under the conduct of the Earl of Southampt. for preventing such attempts as might be exercised by the Pope or his Agents, whose Supremacy he had abolished: And was in such esteem with Q. Jane (third wife to the said K. H.) that in 29 H. 8. upon her delivery of Prince Edward, she sent a Privy-Seal 
w Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  unto him, signifying the same, with desire of his congratulation and prayers.  
This Sr Will. by Eliz. Daughter 
x Inscrip. tumuli apud Kirby. mon.  to Sr Thomas Pultney of Misterton Kt leaving issue Basill died 
y Esc. 2 E. 6.  24 Sept. 2. E. 6. which Basill was Shiriff 
z Rot. P. 11 Eliz.  of this County in 11 Eliz. and took to wife 
a Inscrip. tumuli apud Kirby.  Godith, second of the 7 Daughters and coheirs to Will. Willington of Barcheston Esq by whom he had issue William, Shiriff 
b Rot. P. de iis. dem an.  of this County also in 31 Eliz. and thrice of Rutland; viz. 
c Rot. P. de iis. dem an.  24, 34, and 40 Eliz. who being afterwards a Kt by Dorothy the Daughter 
d Ex autog. penès eundem Com.  to Sr Ralph Lane (by a Daughter and coheir to the Lord Parr of Horton) had issue Basill, Shiriff of this County in 9 jac. which Basill by Eliz. Daughter to Sir Walter Aston of Tixshall Kt had issue William, Lord of this place an. scil. 1640. who, being Knighted by K. James about the beginning of his reign; (and after made Custos Rotulorum in this County) was in 18 thereof advanced to the dignity 
e Rot. Cart. de iisdem an.  of Baron and Viscount filding: And in 20, ob generis claritatem, & nuptias admodum honorandas; sed praecipuè ob eximiam virtutem, & erga nos & Coronam nostram, fidem, as the words of that Charter 
f Rot. Cart. de iisdem an.  imports created Earl of Denbigh. And having been constituted Master of the great Wardrobe, and admiral at Sea in several expeditions, did likewise, by his marriage with Susan, Sister to George late D. of Buck. not a little enlarge the honour of this Family.  
In another Window of the Parlour  
In the parlour Window at Newnham.   

Cester-Over.  
THis was, anciently a village of many dwellings, but long since depopulated, 
a Chron. M S. I. R●us in Bibls. Cotton. p. 144.  so that there remains now no more than the manor House, and that reduced to so mean a condition, as 'tis scarce capable of any Inhabitant, other than an ordinary Fe●mour, the grounds, for the most part, being converted to Sheep-pasture. Of later times it hath been, by the vulgar, called Cester-Over, which occasioned Mr. Cambden in his Britannia to represent it as a place of great antiquity, and no less than a City in the Romans time: to which opinion, the adjacency of Watling-streete did, as it seems, the more incline him. But that addition, which is, by the corrupt pronunciation of the vulgar called Cester ● should, in truth, be Thester; for so 'tis anciently written, as I shall show anon, and not used, neither till a long time after the Conquest: for in Domesday-Book it is called Wara, where the place now called Church-Over is written Waure, as well as Wara; and Browns-Over also Waure, and Wara, as I have already showed, with the reason thereof.  
As for this addition of Thester, for distinction from the other towns before mentioned, it is no more than to signify the Eastern situation thereof from Monkskirby, in which Parish it is; and so by contracting two words into one, viz. The Easter, or The Eastward, for the more brief expression is called and written Th'ester.  


b doomsday lib.  Robertus, temp. Conq. 

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c Lib. rub. f. 134. a. in scedula.  Robertus de Waure temp. H. 2. 


d Regist. de Pipwell f. 139. a.  Will. de Wavere. dom. de thesterwaver 3. R. 1. 


e Ex autog. penès me W. D.  Will. cognom. de Blithe.  
Rob. de Waver miles- Emma filia Rogeri Pantolf, & cohaeres Will. Pantolf fratris sui. 

Will. de Waver, miles 35. H. 3. obiit 56. H. 3.- Johanna haeres Rob. de Hayrun dom. de Church-Lalleford. 

Will. de Waver 35. E. 1.- Alicia filia Rob. Lovet de Neuton 35. E. 1. 

Robertus de Thestre-Waure. 20. & 47. E. 3. 

joh. Waver de Thestrewaver 10. H. 6 

Christiana filia .... lakes.- Hen. Waver miles Aldermannus Civit. Lond. obiit. 10 E. 4. 

Joh. Waver  
Thomas Waver.  
Henr. Waver fill. & haeres ob. 19 E. 4. 

Will. Brown. are 1 maritus.- Christiana filia & haeres. aet. 5. an. 19 E. 4. ob. 37. H. 8.- Humfr. Dimock ar. 2. maritus. 

joh. Browne- ●sabella. 

Edw. Browne ar. consangu. & haeres Christianae. aet. 22. an. 37. H. 8●                             
In the Conq. days Geffrey Wirce (of whom I have so often made mention) possessed it; at which time, being certified to contain 5. Hides, and having a Mill, it was valued at xl. s. one Robert then holdng it of the said Geffrey; which Robert was paternal ancestor (as I conceive) to the family of Waure, written afterwards Waver; who, assuming their surname from hence, flourished here till toward the end of E. 3. time, as this descent manifesteth.  
But the first of this line, touching whom I have found any thing of note, is Sir Rob. de Wavere 
e Reg. the Pipwel f. 137. b  Kt. who wedded 
f Reg. the Pipwel f. 137. b  Emma one of the two Daughters of Sir Roger Pantolf Kt. (Lord of Neubold-Pantolf) and coheirs to Will. their Brother.  
This Sir Robert was a good benefactor 
g Reg. de Cumba f. 112. a.  to the Monks of comb; for, besides the grant of 2. yard land, common for 100 Sheep, 24. Beasts, and 30. Hogs; for xxii. marks of silver he gave 
h Reg. de Cumba f. 112. a.  them 96. acres of errable land lying in this village, with his Body to be buried in that Monastery; appointing the like solemnity to be performed for his obits, as for a Monk of that Covent.  
To him succeeded Sir William, 
i Reg. de Pipw. f. 143. b.  his Son and heir, who wedded 
k Reg. de Cumba ●. 61. a.  Juliana heir to Rob. Hayrun, Lord of Church-Lawford; Which Sir Will. in 35. H. 3. founded 
l Ex Regist. albo penès D●c. & Cap. Lich. f. 107.  a Chantry in the Priory of Monkskirby, and endowed 
m Ex Regist. albo penès D●c. & Cap. Lich. f. 107.  it with certain lands and Rents lying in Cosford. In 38. H. 3. he was appointed Eschaetor 
n Claus. 38. H. 3. m. 4.  for this County; but, having the K. special warrant 
o Claus. 39 H. 3. m. 14.  to be freed of that office, in case he were not willing to undergo it, as the Abbot of Pershore (general Eschaetor on this side Trent) affirmed to the K. he procured a discharge 
p Claus. 39 H. 3. m. 14. : and in 41 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
q Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 2.  to himself and his heirs for a weekly market here upon the Tuesday; and a Fair once a year to last for three days, viz. on the Even of St. James, and two days following.  
In 45 H. 3. he was constituted 
r Pat. 45. H. 3. In dorso.  one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick: but in 48 H. 3. adhering to the rebellious Barons, then in arms, was taken 
s M S. Oxon. in bibl. Bodl. 8. v. 8. Th. ●. 138. b.  at Northampton, and imprisoned; his lands being given 
t Claus. 51. H. 3. m. 2. In dorso.  to Roger de Somery (Baron of Dudley.) But afterwards, taking benefit of the Dictum de Kenilworth, he had the K. letters 
u Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 35.  of safe conduct for access to the Court; and, compounding with the same Roger, had all his lands restored 
w Claus. 51. H. 3. ut suprà.  again, except the manor of Merston (now called Wavers-Merston, in this County) which by agreement betwixt themselves, the said Roger and his heirs was, in consideration of his Fine, to have.  
After which he was again admitted to employments of trust, as appears by those Commissions 
x Pat. de iisdem an. In dorso.  of 52.53. and 54. H. 3. for the Gaol delivery at Warwick: and 
y Esc. 56. H. 3.  died in 56 H. 3. leaving Robert his Son and heir of full age, and then married. Whose grandchild, Robert, passed 
z Ex autog. penès G. Shirley Bar.  away the inheritance of this Lordship to john Lovet of Newton in 32 E. 3. Unto which John succeeded William. Lovet of Liscumbe in Com. Buck. who, in 9 R. 2. granted 
a F. levat. Craft. Mart. 9 R. 2. Record. xv. Pasch. 14. R. 2.  12. mess. 3. tofts, and 13. yard land, lying within this Lordship and Cosford, in reversion after the death of Clementia his Mother, than the wife of john Paraunt, unto William. Purefey (of Church-Over) and his heirs: from whom they descended to Will. his grandchild: for in 10. H. 6. I find, 
b Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  that he, and one john Waver were certified to be Lords of this manor. But, for aught I perceive, the family of Waver, notwithstanding its interest here, was at that time very low, and might have sunk to nothing, had not the industry of Henry, citizen and Draper of London raised it up again: for he it was (being questionless a branch of this ancient house) that in 39 H. 6. First, obtaining a lease 
c Claus. 39 H. 6. m. 6. In dorso.  from Will. Broke gent. son and heir to Elene brook late of Astwell in Com. Northampt. of the one moiety of this manor, for the natural life of himself and xii. years after, upon the re●t of xi. l. per. ann. sterling, payable at Easter and Michaelmass by even portions; purchased 
d Claus. 5. E. 4 m. 21. In dors.  the inheritance thereof from the said William, in 5. E. 4. as also, at the same time, bought 
e Claus. 5. E. 4 m. 21. In dors.  the other moiety of Will. Bate of Melburne in Com. Derb. Esq. In which year, on Ascension day, being one 
f Stow's survey p. 569.  of the Shiriffs for the city of Lo●don, he was made Knight of the Bath. Whereupon, resolving to restore this ancient feat of his Progenitors, not only to the condition wherein it formerly stood, but to add a greater lustre thereto, the next year ensuing, obtained a special Patent 
g Pa●. 5. E. 4. p. 2. m. 11.  from the King to rebuild it with Turrets and Walls embattelled; and to enclose 500 acres of Land and Pasture, with 20. acres of wood for a park: and moreover to have a Court-Leet here, with Free-warren, and fishing in all his demesn lands belonging thereto.  
This wealthy Alderman, by his Testament 
h Godin Q. 31. , bearing date 4. Febr. 9 E. 4. (and proved in August following) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of St. Peter in Cornhill, before the Image of St. George there. And gave 
i Godin Q. 31.  to the Dean and canons of S. Steph. chapel 
* This is now the House of Commons for the Parl.  at Westminster and their successors an annual Rent of 5. marks sterling, to endure for xx. years next after his decease; so that they should pray for his soul, and keep on obits there during the said xx. years, with Placebo and Mass of Requiem by Note, for his Soul, and for the Souls of Sir Thomas Haseley Kt. and Annes his wife, and all Christian Souls. And willed, that his Son Harry should have this manor of Thesturwaver to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten; and for want of such issue to his Son Thomas; with the like remainder to his Son John: as also to Eliz. and Anne, daughters of the testator. Bequeathing likewise an annuity of xx. s. sterling out of it, to the Parson and Wardens of the Church of Monkskirby, to keep an obits, with Placebo and Dirige, and Mass of Requiem by Note, yearly, in the said Church of Monkskirby, for his Soul; and for the Souls of his Father and Mother; making a certain distribution in money to poor people there.  
Which Henry, (the younger) died 
k Es●. 19 E. 4. n. 64.  19 E. 4. leaving Christian his only child but 5. years of age; the custody 
l Pat. 21. E. 4 p. 2.  of whose lands was committed to Thomas Points Esq. 21. E. 4. during her minority. This Christian first 
m Esc. 37. H. 8.  married to Will. Brown Esq.; who being a Justice of peace in this County, from 
n Pat. de ijsdem ann. In dorso.  18. H. 7. till his death; and making his residence here, built the gatehouse of timber now standing, as appears by the arms carved thereon, which I have below expressed: but afterwards became wife 
o Esc. 37. H. 8.  to Humphrey Dimock Esq., and died 
p Esc. 37. H. 8.  29. Martii 36. H. 8. leaving Edw. Brown, her grandchild and next heir; (viz. Son and heir of john Brown, deceased in her life time.) Which Edward, the year following his grandmothers death, sold 
q F. levat. T. Mich. 37. H. 8.  it to Sir Fulke Grevill Kt. From whom it descended to Sir Fulke his grandchild, created Lord brook of Beauchamps-court, 9 Jan. 18. Jac. By which means it is come to Robert Lord Brook, his heir adopted, together with Beauchamps-court, and other fair possessions.  
I have now but a word or two more to say, and then shall I leave this great parish of Monkskirby; which is to observe, that part of the old Roman way, called Fosse, leading through it, lies open like a ditch, having not been filled with stones and gravel in such sort as in most other places it is. And, that on the westside thereof stands an eminent, Tumulus, whereupon a Beacon is now situate, but anciently some noted Bush, as 'tis like, in regard it bears the name of Cloudsley-bush to this day. But touching these Tumuli I have already spoke in my discourse of Knightlow-hill, and therefore shall now say no more, then that 'tis hard to guests, whether this had at first its name from one Claudius a Roman soldier, whose place of sepulture it was; or from the British word Claude, signifying a ditch, because it is so near the Fosse.   

Harborow magna.  
FOllowing the stream of Swift, I come next to harborough, commonly called Great harborough, in which parish there is only one village more; viz. Little-Harborow; but anciently they were not divided. In the Conq. time Ric. Forestarius (of whom I shall speak in Chesterton) held 
a Domsday lib.  4. hides and a half here, which were then valued at xx. s.; and whereof, before the Conquest, 4. Theins 
* Free servitors to the K. or some great person.  were possessed. At that time there was one Anseisus who held also 4. hides more in this place; which in Edw. the Conf. time were the freehold of Bruning. These were likewise valued at xx. s., there being then a Priest (which shows that it had a Church so ancient) and a Mill rated at xuj. d. In that Record 
b Domsday lib.  it is written Herdeberge, which gives me occasion to conjecture, that the name at first arose, partly from the situation, and party from the herds of cattles there kept, the old English word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 signifying a Hill.  
When it went out of the hands of these persons above specified I am not able to show; but long it was not, ere that a family, assuming their surname from hence, possessed a great part thereof: howbeit the residue, in substance, with the advouson of the Church (being that part, it seems, which Anseius held in the Conq. time) did very anciently come to the family of Langley: for it appears, 
c Reg. de Cumba f. 65. a.  that Geffrey de Langley gave some part thereof to the Monks of comb in H. 2. time; and that Geffrey; (his grandchild) in 39 H. 3. sold 
d Ib. f. 69. b.  to them all the rest that he had here, amounting to 2. carcucats; reserving only the said advouson, and a rent of x. li. vj. s. sterling per ann. to himself and his heirs, issuing out of those carucats, and payable in the great Church of Coventre, on Christmas eve, Easter eve, Midsummer eve, and Michaelmass eve, by equal portions. But I return to the line of Herdeberge.  

Ansketillus 
e Rot. P. 16. H. 2.  de Herdeberg. 16. H. 2. 

Hugo de Herdeberg 1. H. 3. 


g Pat. 33. H. 3. In d.  Rog. de Herdebergh 33. H. 3. 


h Claus. 53. H. 3. m. 8.  Hugo de Herbergh 53. H. 3.- 
i Plac. de de banco T. Mich. 14. E. Rot. 44.  Isabel relicta 14. E. 3. 


k Plac. de de banco T. Mich. 14. E. Rot. 44.  Rog. de Herdeberg mortuus 14. E. 1.- 
l Plac. de de banco T. Mich. 14. E. Rot. 44.  Ida, relicta. 14. E. 1. 

Ela filia & cohaeres, infra aet. 14. E. 1. primò nupta Walt. de Hopton; s●cundò Will. le Boteler, de cujus progenie vide in Willey.  
Isabel filia & cohaeres.- Joh. de Hulls 33. E. 1. 


m Claus. 18. E. 2. m. 27.  Ela, ●ive-Ioh. Fill. Joh. Alicia, f. de Peto & cohaeres 2. maritus 18. E. 2. Joh. de Langley 


o F. levat. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  Galfr. de Langley defunctus 4. E. 3.- 
p F. levat. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  Maria 18. E. 3.- 
q F. levat. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  Will de Kareswell 2. maritus, defunctus 33. E. 3. 


r F. levat. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  Galfr. Langley defunctus 33. E. 3. 


t Rot. F. 33. E. 3. m. 14.  Johanna filia & haeres, aet. 17. ann. 33. E. 3. ux. Joh. filii Alani de Cherleton militis.    

s Claus 46. E. 3. m. 23. In dorso.  Petrus Careswell miles 46. E. 3.      

n Claus. 18. E. 2. m. 27.  Dionysia filia & cohaeres ux. Joh. de Watervill 18. E.            

f Claus. 11. H. 3. In dorso.  Hasculfus     
Of these, Hugh de Herdeberg, was one of that number; who, being in arms against K. John, returned 
v Claus. 1. H. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  to obedience in 1. H. 3. having then restitution of his lands seized on for that offence. His grandson, Hugh, in 3. E. 1. was constituted 
w pat. 3. E. 1. In dorso.  one of the Justices for the gaol-delivery at Warwick.  
Whose son Roger left only two 
x Plac. de banco T. Mich. 14. E. 1. Rot. 44.  daughters, betwixt whom the inheritance of this manor happened to be divided, as it seems; for it appears 
y F. levat. Oct. Trin. 33. E. 1. , that Ela the widow of Walter Hopton, in 33. E. 1. passing a way her right to john Hulls and Isabella her sister, and the heirs of the said Isabella, it came to Ela one of the daughters and coheirs of the said Isabella; who, taking to her second husband john de Peyto, joined 
z Ex autogr. penès .... Waldron gen.  with him in the entayling thereof upon her issue by the said John; with remainder to Sir Walter Hopton Kt. and his heirs (son to the before specified Walter, as I guess). By which means it divolved 
a Ib.  to Sir john Hopton Kt., whose posterity, in 1. H. 5. obtained 
b Ib.  that interest which john de Langford, son of Henry de Langford, had here: for some title they had, it seems, by descent from one of the coheirs to Will. le Boteler, second husband to Ela de Herdeberg before specified, as the descent in Willy doth manifest. Of these Hopton's the last was Walter, who departed 
c Esc. 1. E. 4. n. 42.  this life in 1. E. 4. seized of the moiety of this manor; leaving Eliz. 
d Esc. 1. E. 4. n. 42.  his sister and heir than 30. years of age, and wedded 
e Esc. 1. E. 4. n. 42.  to Roger Corbet of Morton in Com. Salop, from whom descended Robert Corbet, who died 
f Lib. 5. cedul.  30. Maii. 25. Eliz. leaving Eliz. and Anne his daughters and heirs within age.  
As for the other moiety ●tis plain, that john de Langley, first husband to Ela, one of the daughters and coheirs to john de Hulls, and descendant to Geffrey before mentioned, had it in the right of the said Ela; whose posterity past it away to Sir Baldwin Frevill, the elder, as it seems: for plain it is, that upon the partition 
g Ex autogr. penès joh. Ferrer● ar.  of Frevill's lands, betwixt the sisters and heirs of the last Sir Baldwin in 31. H. 6. th● same moiety (there called the manor) was allotted 
h Ex autogr. penès joh. Ferrer● ar.  to Thomas Ferrer Esq. in right of Eliz. his wife, the eldest of those coheirs: by which mea●s it descended to his posterity, Lords of Tamworth-castle, as by several 
i Esc. 14. H. 7. Esc. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.  authorities appeareth. But as for the x. li. vi s. rent, and advouson of the Church, I find 
k F. levat. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  that Sir Peter Careswell Kt. son and heir to Sir Will. Careswell, second husband of Mary, wife to Geffrey de Langley ● son and heir to the abovementioned John and Ela, obtained it; and by their deed 
l Claus. 46. E. 3. m. 28. In dorso. , bearing date 45. E. 3. granted them unto the before specified Sir Baldwin and his heirs; by which means they divolved also, with the manor, unto the family of Ferrer.  
In An. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church (dedicated to All Saints, was valued 
m Cod. MS. in Scacc.  at seven. marks and a half; but in 26. H. 8. at 
n MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 39 a.  xiv. l. xiii. s. two. d. over and above ix. s. vi. d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  D. joh. de Langford, miles. 
Rob. de Farendon. 13. Kal. jan. 1305. 
Langt. f. 7. a.   D. Will. de Caverswell, miles. 
Adam de Sadyngton Pbr. 5. Kal. Martij 1335. 
Northb. f● 29. a.   D. Will. de Caverswell, miles. 
Will. de Thornton cap. Kal. Martij 1336. 
Ib. f. 30. a. Strett. f. 8. b.   joh. Trillow, Dominus de Pinleye. 
Hen. Caytewayte Pbr. 6. Id. Aug. 1361.  Fulco Bermyncham, miles Procur. generalis, Baldw. Frevill, militis. 

Ib. f. 15. b  Simon. de Eston. Pbr. 3. Kal. Martij 1366.  Adam de P●shale, miles. 

●urg. f 15. a  Will. Layscheser. 8 jan. 1404.  Adam de P●shale, miles. 

Bull. ●. 6. b  Will. Smyth, Cap. 8. Nou. 1417.  Tho. de Ferrer ar. Rog. Aston miles. Hugo Willoughby, are, 

Heyw. f. 6. a  Tho. Roxson, 8 Aug. 1421.  Tho. de Ferrer. Ric. Bingham. Rob. Aston ar. 

Ib. s. 11. a  joh. Stodelay Cap. 20 Nov 1450.  Tho. Ferrer, are, 
Tho. Rogers Cap. 18 Oct. 1458. 
Bowl. f. 27. b.   Tho. Ferrer mies. 
D. joh. Paynell Pbr. ult. Maii 1497. 
Ib. f. 202. a   Will. Wirley & alii, ex concess. Humfr. Ferrer de Tamworth, militis. 
Anselmus Seyll, 
Str. & P. f. 17. b.  18 jan. 1540  joh. Ferrer. 
Franc. Kymberley Cler. 16 junii 1557. 
Samps. & B. f. 10. a   Tho. Basset de Brouns-Over, ex conc. Will. Boughton de Lawford. 
Tho. Basset sil. dicti. Thomae, 
Morton bund. incert.  21 Dec. 1629.    

Harborow-parva.  
OF this place have I met with nothing, but the mention of what the abbey of comb, and Monks of Kirby had; viz. 
o Rot. penès A.B.  comb 3. Mess. and 33 acres of Land; and the Monks of Kirby 
p Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 80.  the 4th part of a Kts. Fee.   

Newbold super Avon.  
THis is one of those places which Geffrey Wirce (before spoke of) held in the Conq. days; out of which he gave 
q Ex autog. in bibl. Cotton.  to the Monks of S. Nich. at Angiers two parts of the tithes of corn and cattles, and all the tithe of wool and Cheese; as also of the mill; and a man to gather them. After which time, by the general Survey, it is certified 
r Domesd. lib.  to contain 8 hides, then valued at C. s. and that Lewinus held it before the Norman invasion: But with Wirce his lands it came to Nigel de Albani, progenitor to the family of Mowbray (as I have formerly intimated) which Nigel enfeoft thereof Robert de Stutevill in H. 1. time, as it seems: for in 12 H. 2. Roger de Mowbray, son to the same Nigel, certified 
s Lib. rub. f. 118. a , that Rob. de Stutevill then held of him 8 Kts. fees de veteri seoffamento [id est● whereof his ancestor had been so enfeoft temp. H. 1.] the most whereof lay in Yorkshire, where the chief seat of this family was.  
From which Robert descended Roger, as the pedigree on the next page inserted showeth; who granted 
t Ex col. S. Erdswick in Bibls. Deuves. p. 148. Reg. de Pipw. f. 37. a  away this Lordship to Roger Pantolf, his nephew (by Burg●a his sister) to be held by the service of 1 Kts. Fee: all which was confirmed by the Charter 
u Ex col. S. Erdswick in Bibls. Deuves. p. 148. Reg. de Pipw. f. 37. a  of the said Burgia, and of Iseud Pantolf her grandchild.  
But these pantolves enjoyed it not long; for Will, the son and heir to the before specified Roger, died 
w Ib. ●  without issue, leaving his two sisters his heirs; viz. Burgia and Emma. Which Burgia gave 
x Ib. ●  her part to the Monks of Pipwell, and Emme married to Sir Robert de Waver Kt. (of whom in Thesterwaver I have spoke) which Will. Pantolf, before mentioned 
y Ib. ●  betook himself to a retired life, and resided in the Monastery of Pipwell, having a Chamber assigned him by the Monks there, where he determined to end his days, and to have been a good benefactor to them: but 
z Ib. ● , on a time, the Monks removed him out of that lodging, in respect of an entertainment they gave to a great Judge, who travailed (it seems) that way; which caused him to take such distaste, that he presently left the House, and came to Monkskirby, where he after died, giving 
a Ib. ●  to that Monastery what he intended to Pipwell; viz. the capital mess. or Mannour-house of this Ne●bold, with 3. carucates of Land, and fishing in the water of Avon..  
To Sir Rob. de Waver and Emme, succeeded 
b Ib. & f. 143. b. & 145. a.  Sir Will. de Waver Kt. betwixt whom and the Monks of Pipwell partition 
c Ib. & f. 143. b. & 145. a.  was made in 35 H. 3. of all the Lands that belonged to the said sisters and heirs, in respect that Burgia had given her part to that Monastery, as I have said, being at that time surnamed the Bending. After which; viz. in 11 E. 1. the Abbot and Covent of Pipwell had (inter alia) Free-warren granted 
d Cart. 11 E. 1. n. 33.  to them in all their demesn Lands here in Newbold. And in 13 E. 1. they claimed 
e Rot. de Quo w.  a Court-Leet and divers other privileges therein, for which they exhibited the Charters of K. R. 1. and K. H. 3. whereunto allowance was given. But, it seems that the Monks of Kirby, having the Mannour-house, obtained some further grant of Lands in this Lordship afterwards: for in 4 E. 1. I find 
f Rot. Hund. i● Scacc. 〈◊〉 baga de Ragm. , that they had the moiety of the manor (then written Newbold-Paunton) and in 33 E. 1. obtained 
g Cart. 33 E. 1. n. 15.  power to keep a Court-Leet for their Freeholders and Tenants here, with other privileges. As also a Charter 
h Ib. n. 63.  of Fre●warren in all their demesn Lands of this place. 
i Esc. 26 E. 3.  Yet I perceive, that Waver's interest in Newbold was not utterly quitted: for in 26 E. 3. it appears 
i Esc. 26 E. 3. , that Thomas de Waver held the 4th part of a Kts. fee here of Joane late Countess of Kent, heir to Stuteville, as the descent showeth.  


a Ord. vit. p. 575. C.  Rob. de Stutevill senior, dictus Grundebeof. 


b Ib. p. 819. A. B. C.  Rob. de Stutevill jun. 


c R. how f. 456 b. n. 30.  Rob. de Stutevill. 


e R. how. f. 456. b. n. 30.  Will. de Stutevill ob. 4. Joh. s. p. 


l Rot. F. 6. H. 3.  Nich. de Stutevil 14 H. 3. 


q Reg. de Pipw. ●. 37. a.  Hugo Wac.- 
r Reg. de Pipw. ●. 37. a.  Johanna f. & haeres.- 
s Reg. de Pipw. ●. 37. a.  Hugo Bigot Com. Norf. 


z Reg. de Pipw. f. 37. a  Baldw. Wake fill. & haeres Johannae.        

f Rot.. F. 7. Joh.  Nich. de Stutevill frater & haeres.    

d Reg. de Pipw. f. 119. b  Joh. de Stutevill 6 H. 2. 


g Reg. de ●ipw. ●. 120.  joh. de Stutevill  

h Reg. de ●ipw. ●. 120.  Rog. de Stuteville.  

k Ib. f. 37. a.  Burgia.- 
i Ib. f. 37. a.  ..... Pantolf. 


m R●g. ●e Pipw. f. 137. b.  Rog. Pantolf.- 
n Reg. de Pipw. f. 137. ●.  R●heis. 


t Reg. de Pipw. ●. 37. a.  Will. Pantolf ob. s. p.  

u Reg. de Pipw. ●. 37. a.  Burgia soror & cohaer.  

w Reg. de Pipw. ●. 37. a.  Emma ux. Rob. de Waver mil. 


a Reg. de Pipw. f. 37. a  Will. de Waver.      

p Ex call. S. ●●d●w. p. 148.  ... Pantolf. 


y Ex coll. S. E. p. 148.  Iseud Pantolf.- 
x Rot. F. 7 H. 3.  Walter de Tatshall. 


o R●g. ●e Pipw. f. 137. b.  Rob. de Tatshall.  

b Fin. 7 H. 3.  Rob. de Tatshall, duxit Mabiliam sororem & haeredem Wil. de Albani Co. Arundeliae.               
Which is it, as I think, that one William. Barbour purchased in E. 3. time: for I find, 
c Ex autogr. penès joh. Dalby de Brokhampt.  that the said Will. bought certain Lands within the precinct of this Lordship, which descended 
d Ex autogr. penès joh. Dalby de Brokhampt.  to John his son, by whose daughter and heir called Agnes 
Ex autogr. penès joh. Dalby de Brokhampt. , wife to Richard Dalby of Brokhampton, they came to that Family, and had the reputation of a manor, whereof the said Richard died 
f Esc. 20 E. 4.  seized in 20. E. 4. leaving Robert his son and heir 30 years of age.  
After the dissolution of the Monasteries, that which the Monks of Pipwell had here, came thus to be disposed of; viz. all those Lands called Newbold-grange to Edw. Boughton Esq. and his heirs, by a grant 
g Pat. 33 H. 8 p. 6.  from the Crown in 33 H. 8. but the manor one Thomas Wightman obtained; who, in 4 Eliz. sold 
h Pa●. 4 Eliz. p. 9  it to Sir Tho Leigh Kt. Alderman of London; whose great-granchild, Francis Lord Dunsmore had a confirmation 
i Pat. 15. Car.  of it from the K. in 15 Car.  
But the other manor, which belonged to the Monks of Kirby, did the Boughtons of Lawford obtain, as it seems; for in 15 Car. Will. Boughton Esq had the King's confirmation 
k Ib.  thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Botulph) belonged to the Monks of Kirby very anciently; for Geffrey Wirce granted 
l Ex autog. in bibl. Cotton.  to them the greatest part of the tithes. And by a confirmation 
m Ex autog. in officio Armorum.  thereof made to that Monastery from Roger de Stutevill, he relates to the grants, not only of John his father, but of his ancestors (he means the former possessors thereof) viz. Geffrey de Wirce, and Nigel de Alba●i. In K. john's time G. Muschamp, then B. of Coventre, confirmed 
n Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  it to the said Monks of Kirby; upon condition, that during the than Incumbent's time, whose name was Alardus, they might receive annually six marks out of it, and afterwards two parts of the profits to their proper use: but that, to the third, the Prior of Kirby should present a fit clerk to the Bishop, who was to discharge Synodals ● & all other duties belonging thereto.  
In the year 1291 (19 E. 1.) it was 
o MS. in Scacc.  valued at nineteen marks, and the vicarage at v. marks: but in 26 H. 8. the vicarage 
p MS. penès S.A. Eq. Aur. f. 39 a.  was rated at viij l. xii s. over and above viij s. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Prior & monachi de Kirby. 
Will. de Walton Cap. 4. Kal. Apr. 1335. 
Northb. f. 28. a   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione temporal. Pr. de Kirby. 
Ric. de Wyke Pbr. 7. Id. Apr● 1354. 
Ib. f. 58. a.   Pr. & C. de Kirby. 
Walt. de Frelond. 17. Kal. Dec. 1366. 
Street. f. 15. ●   Dom. Rex, ratione temporal. Pr. de Kirby in manu sua. 
Ric. Tofte Pbr. 14 Apr. 1393. 
Sk. f. 8. a   Prior. & conu. de Axholme. 
Rog. Hunt, 
Burgh. f. 31 b.  Cap. 12 Sept. 1412.  Prior. & conu. de Axholme. 
Tho Normanton Cap. 20. Nou. 1450. 
Bo. f. 11. a   Prior. & conu. de Axholme. 
joh. Stamford Pbr. 29 Dec. 1458. 
Bowl. f. 27. b.   D. Anna Comitissa Derb. ratione concess. Pr. & C. de Axholme. 
Dom. Adam Halsall, 12 Apr. 1539. 
Str. & P. ●. 17. a   Dominus Rex. 
joh. Coppull, 
Samps. f. 44 a.  Cap. 10 jan. 1544.  Ph. & M. Rex & Regina. 
Will. Heather, 
Samps. & B. f. 10. a  Cler. 15 junii, 1557.  Domina Regina. 
Edw. Bowne, 
Ib. f. 44. b  Cler. 17 julii, 1572.  Domina Regina. 
Rog. Barker Cler. 5 Maii, 1575. 
Ib. f. 46. a.   jacobus Rex. 
Ric. King, 
Overton, bund. incert  Cler. 25 junii, 1604.  Tho. Gerard de Burwell in Com. Can. tab. gen. ex concess. Edw. Boughton ar. 
Henr. wild, 
Neale, bund. incert.  S. Theol. Bac. 7 Maii, 1611.   

As for the several Monuments in this Church, I have represented them upon the ensuing pages: on the last whereof is this Epitaph.  
Here lieth the Bodies of Edward Boughton Esq and Eliz. his wife, daughter of Edw. Catesby of Lapworth Hall in the County of Warw. Esq by whom he had issue two sons, Will. and Thomas; and one daughter, Katherine; which Thomas married Judith one of the daughters and coheirs of Henry Baker of South-Sowburie in the County of Essex Esq and Kath. married Will. Combe. of Stratford upon Avon in the county of Warw. Esq Which Edw. died the 9th of August 1625. and Eliz. died the 12th of April 1619.  
William the eldest son of the said Edw. married Abigail the eldest daughter and coheir of the said Henry Baker Esq and had issue Edward, William, Humphrey, Elizabeth, and Abigail: which Abigail wife of the said William died the 21 of Febr. 1635. and Eliz, died the 14 of jan. 1632 and Abigail died the 4 of Sept. 1636.    

Cosford.  
That Stutevill's lands in Newbold and this place (as a member thereof) were given to Pantolf, in marriage with Burgia, sister to Rog. de Stuteville, I have already showed in Newbold. As also, how that Will. Pantolf, dying without issue, Burgia and Emme his sisters became his heirs. Which Emme, being married to Rob. de Waver, brought 
b Ib. & f. 145. a.  the greatest part hereof to that family: in which it continued 
c Esc. 56. H. 3. , and past with the manor of thesterwaver, as may seem by some Records which I have there cited.  
As for what belonged to the Monks of Pipwell, I find, that in 7 E. 6. the K. granted 
d Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 10.  it to john Greene of the City of Westm. and Ralph Hall of London Scrivener, and their heirs. Which John, in 1, & 2 Ph. & M. had licence 
e Pat. 1, & 2. Ph. & M. p. 14.  to alien the same unto Eliz. Boughton; from whom, as it seems, they were afterwards granted to one Tho. Wightman Gent. for it appears 
f Pat. 4. Eliz● p. 9 , that, in 4 Eliz. the said Thomas had licence to pass them unto Sir Tho: Leigh Kt.   

Little-Lawford.  
BEfore the Norman invasion, this was possessed by the same Alwine, of whom I have made mention amongst the Earls of Warwick; and descended to Turchill his son, who held it in the Conq. days, one Leveva being then his Tenant thereto. By the general Survey 
g doomsday lib.  at that time taken, it is certified to contain two hides, whereunto belonged a Mill, all valued at x s. viij d. and there written Lilleford. But from this Turchill it came to Henry, the first E. of Warwick after the Conquest; whose grandchild, Earl William, gave it, as it seems, to Robert de Craft: for I find 
h Lib. rub. 104. b. , that in 12 H. 2. the same Robert was certified to hold one Kts. fee of him de novo feoffamento. To whom succeeded 
i Reg. de Cumba, f. 63. a.  Rog. de Craft (brother to the same Robert) in the possession 
k Reg. de Cumba, f. 63. a.  thereof, who granted the Mill here to the Monks of Pipwell in fee-ferm, for the rent of v marks of silver yearly: which rent was afterwards released 
l Reg. de Pipw. f. 38. b.  to them by Roger his son, in consideration of xx marks given unto him by Walter de Patshull, son and heir of Simon 〈◊〉 Patshull, who built the Chapter house at Pipwell.  
W●ich Roger, afterwards granted 
m Reg. de Cumba, f. 63. a.  this whole village to john de Chavini and his heirs, it being then rated at 2 hides (the just proportion that it was certified to contain in the Conq. time) id est, 8 yard land. For which grant he reserved the Rent of i d. to be paid yearly at Easter to him the said Rog. and his heirs for all services, excepting foreign; there being for that the 5th part of a Kts. fee due. Which john de Chavini past 
n Ib. b.  it away to the Monks of comb for C. marks of silver, Robert de Campan● confirming 
o Ib. f. 64. a  the grant in 
p Ib. f. ●5. a  H. 2. time. But, it seems that the Monks of Pipwell paid 
q Reg. de Pipw. f. 38. a.  yearly to the Prior of Kirby, at the feast of S. Botulph, x s. for the tithe of their Mill here (it being within the Parish of Neubold super Avon, the Church whereof belonged to the Monks of Kirby, as I have already showed) Howbeit, afterwards they withheld 
r Ib.  that payment, in regard of their privilege (viz. being of the C●stertian Order) yet did they, by Agreement 
s Ib. , settle the x s. annuity to the said Prior and his successors for ever.  
After which, in process of time, further difference growing betwixt the Monks of comb and Pipwell, they of comb required 
t Ib. b.  of Pipwell 6 acres of land, and xx s. yearly in money, for their interest in this Lordship of Little Lawford, and in the capital message. But the Register 
u Ib. f. 40. a  of Pipwell says, that in the place where that capital message stood, the Monks of Combe had divers Cottages; and that they also had the whole Lordship besides: so that they of Pipwell, having there no more than the Mill, with the crofts and holmes thereto belonging, did pay that xx s. yearly, quia Luna lucet in aqua.  
Upon which differences, there was an Award 
w Ib. f. 145. b.  made an. 1226. (10 H. 3.) by the Abbots of Stratford and Wobur●e, appointed for that purpose by a general Chapter of their order; whereby it was decreed, that the Abbot and Covent of Pipwell and their successors should for ever enjoy this Lordship with the manor house and all the appurtenances, which heretofore they held as termers of Rog. de Craft, excepting 6 acres which the Monks of Combe were to have for quietness sake; and that the Monks ●f Pipwell should yearly pay to them of comb, hereupon, xx s. sterling. So thate by all that hath been said, it appears, that Chavini had it from Craft; the Monks of comb from Chavini; and they of Pipwell by force of this Award.  
But afterwards, to the family of Craft it divolved again, it seems; yet how, I have not seen: for in 
x Testa de Nevil.  20 H. 3. Roger de Craft answered for the 5th part of a Kts. fee here, held of the E. of Warwick. From whom descended Geffrey de Craft, who in 4 E. 1. styles 
y Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  himself Dominus de parva-Lalleford; and from him Nich. 
z Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  who was the last of this line that had to do here, for aught I have seen. Neither can I further discover in whom the possession thereof rested for a long time after, until that Geffrey de Allesley had 
a Rot in Scacc. penès Rem. R.  it, which was about the beginning of H. 6. time. Which Geffrey married 
b Ex autog. penès wil Com. Denbigh.  Margaret, one of the daughters and heirs of Henry Sutton Esq. Lord of Ditchford-Frary in this County, where I shall have occasion to make further mention of him; and was in Commission 
c Pat. 9 H. 6. p. 1. in dorso, m. 2.  for assessing of the Subsidy granted to the K. in Parl. 9 H. 6. And in 
d Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25. in dorso.  12 H. 6. (with the rest of the principal persons in this Shire) took his oath for observance of the Articles concluded of in the preceding Parliament. In 17 and 18 H. 6. he was constituted 
e Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  one of the Justices of peace in this County; and departing 
f Inscrip. tumuli apud Newbold.  this life, 18 Aug. an. 1441. left issue Elizabeth his daughter 
g F. levat. 3 Sept. Mich. 19 H. 6.  and heir, wife 
h Insig. super tumulum apud Newbold.  of Thomas Boughton (a Bedfordshire Gentleman, as I have heard) whereby this Lordship became transferred to that family, wherein it still continues.  
Which Thomas, being constituted 
i Pat. 21. H. 6. p. 1. m. 30. in dorso.  a Justice of peace in this County in 21 H. 6. so continued till the end of that K. reign, as appears by the sundry renewings of those Commissions. In 31 H. 6. he served 
k Rot. F. 31. H. 6. m. 8.  in the Parliament as one of the Knights for this Shire; and in 
l Pat. 38. H. 6. p. 1. m. 14. in dorso.  38. was appointed, with others, to array and arm all persons, of body able, and estate sufficient, within this County, for the K. service. To whom succeeded Richard his son and heir, constituted Eschaetor 
m Rot. F. 13. E. 4. m. 13.  for this County and Leicestersh. in 13 E. 4. as also Shiriff 
n Rot. P. 20. E. 4.  in 20. And Justice 
o Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  of peace in 22 E. 4. and 1 E. 5. Which Richard, being again Shiriff for these counties in 2 R. 3. as by the Indentures 
p Ex coll. W. Burton  betwixt him and Humphrey Beaufo Esq the precedent Shiriff, appears, had the fate to be slain on that K. behalf at Bosworth-field, as the tradition is: but therein is a mistake; for the Inquis: taken after his death expresseth, that he died 
q Esc. 1. H. 7. n. 25.  20 Aug. 3 R. 3. which was two days before the battle: therefore 'tis like, that raising Forces in this County for the King, he was encountered by some of the Earl of Richmund's Troops in their passage towards Bosworth, and by that means lost his life.  
Of whose descendants I find 
r Ex evidenc. W. Boughton Bar. , that Will. his son and heir was Squire of the body to K. H. 8. and, in 27 of that K. reign, Shiriff 
s Rot. P. 27. H. 8.  of this County and Leicestersh. As also, that William, Grandson to the same William, underwent the like office 
t Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  for these counties in 17 and 32 Eliz. being in Commission for the peace the greatest part of that Q. reign. So likewise Edward, son and heir to the said William the most part of K. James his reign, having been Shiriff in 4 jac. But further, as to their matches and otherwise, the Descent here inserted, which briefly points at what else I am able to say in relation to this family here seated, shall suffice.  

Tho. Boughton, ar. 39 H. 6. Eliz. filia & haeres Galf. Allesley. 

Ric. Boughton, ar. ob. 3 R. 3.- 
a Ex visit. Come Warr. in officio Armorum  Agnes filia .... Longvile. 


b Ex visit. Come Warr. in officio Armorum  .... filia & co haeres Joh. Danvers de Waterstoke in Com. Oxon. ux. 1.- Will. Boughton, aet. 12. an. 3 R. 3. sepult. apud Dunchurch. 


d Esc. 1. E. 6.  Edw. Boughton, ar. ob. 1 E. 6.- 
e Esc. 1. E. 6.  Eliz. filia & cohaeres Wil. Willington, ar. 


f Esc. 38 Eliz.  Will Boughton, ar. ob. 38 Eliz.- 
h Ex evidenc. Will. Boughton, Bar.  Jana soror Tho. Coningsby de Hampton-Court in Com. Heref. eq. aur. 


g Esc. 38 Eliz.  Edw. Boughton, aet. 24. an. 38 Eliz.- 
i Ex evidenc. Will. Boughton, Bar.  Eliz. filia & haeres Edw. Catesby, filli jun. Ric. Catesby, eq. aur. 

Will. Boughton duxit Abigal fill. & cohaer. Henr. Baker de Shobery in Com Essex; erectus in gradum Bar. per R. Car.  
Tho. Boughton de Bilton duxit Iuditham alteram fill. & cohaer. H. Baker de Shobery, ar.         

Will. Boughton, aet. 12. an. 3 R. 3. sepult. apud Dunchurch.- 
c Esc. 1. E. 6.  D. Eliz. Barington, ux. 2. 


k Ex visit. Com. Warw.  Tho. Boughton, de Caustou, ar.- 
l Ex visit. Com. Warw.  Margar. filia & haeres Edw. Cave. 


m Ex visit. Com. Warw.  Edw. Boughton, ar.- 
n Ex visit. Com. Warw.  Susanna filia joh. Brocker, eq. aur. 


o Ex visit. Com. Warw.  Henricus Boughton.- 
p Ex visit. Com. Warw.  Howard filia Edw. Leigh de Rushall in Com. Staff. ar.                

Newnham-Regis.  
NExt below, on the bank of Avon, stands Newnham-Regis, where depopulation attending the enclosure, hath reduced it to a small number of Inhabitants besides the Mannour-house. In the Conq. Survey there is no direct mention of this place, so that to what it then belonged, I cannot well guests, but do conceive it to have been of the E. of Mellent's or Turchill de Warwick's possessions, in regard that it was of the fee of Roger E. of Warwick, whose father (Earl Henry) enjoyed the greatest part of the said E. of Mellent's and Turchill's lands in this County.  
From which E. of Warwick, the first that obtained it was Hugh fill. Ricardi, as it seems (of whom in Wroxhall I have spoke) who passed it unto Geffrey de Clinton, Chamberlain and Treasurer to K. H. 1. and he to 
a Reg. de kennel. p. 1.  the Canons of Kenilworth upon his foundation of that Monastery. Which Canons had special 
b Ib. p. 27  grants from them both, to acquit it of all secular services due to either of them, or to the King: in consideration whereof, the said Geffrey gave 
c Ib. p. 20,  to the above mentioned Hugh ten marks of silver; to Margaret his wife two ounces of gold, and to Roger E. of Warwick two gold Rings, each having a precious stone therein: for it was held of the said Earl by one Kts. fee, as appears by K. H. 2. confirmation 
d Cart. 8. E. 2 n. 4. per Inspex.  thereupon.  
But this, for distinction from another Newnham within the same Hundred, is called Newnham-Regis, in respect that the K. was anciently possessed 
e Rot. de praesentat. per Hundr. 4 E. 1. penès Cam. Scacc.  of it, as is evident also by the Quo warranto Roll of 13 E. 1. where the King's attorney, questioning the Prior of Kenilworth for it, alleged, that K. Richard the first was seized thereof. How this claim was determined, I find not; but, that the Canons of Kenilworth enjoyed it till the dissolution of that Monastery, is plain enough; and had allowance 
f Rot. de Q Warr. 13. E. 1.  of a Court-Leet here, and divers other notable privileges.  
After which suppression, it continued in the K. hands till 7 E. 6. and was then granted 
g Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 8.  to John D. of Northumberland and his heirs: upon whose attainder in 1 M. the Queen past 
h Pat. 1. M. p. 5.  it to Sir Roland Hill Kt. and Citizen of London. Of whom Sir Thomas Leigh Kt. and Alderman of the said City, soon obtained it, as may seem by his presentation to the vicarage in 1 Eliz. Which Sir Thomas afterwards settled 
i Lib. 3. cedul.  it on Sir Will. Leigh Kt. a younger son, and the heirs male of his body; who enclosed it, and left issue Francis his son and heir, created Baronet 24 Dec. 16 jac. whose son and heir Francis, advanced to the dignity of Lord Dunsmore, 11 julii, 4 Car. and afterwards to be Earl of Chichester, now, scil. an. 1650. enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to .....) is not presentative, nor hath in it any Arms or Monuments.   

Arley.  
HAving now taken notice of all those places which lie contiguous to the River Avon, on its North side, till the stream of Sow meet therewith; I must, in pursuance of my method, ascend to the head of that brook, which riseth Westwards from Astley, as the Map will show, and not far from the skirts of Arley: And therefore to dispatch this corner of the Hundred, I will begin with Arley, whereof there is a member called Sloley, though little taken notice of now: but because I find, that anciently there is mention of it in Records, I must not omit it.  
The later syllable of this Towns appellation is very frequently used, as we know, for terminating the names of sundry Villages● and if we ascend to the British for its original, we shall find I'll in that language to be the same with locus in the Latin; but if to the Saxons, lay there signifieth ground untilled, and in that sense we still use the word in relation to such land. As for the former, viz. are, 'tis British, and signifieth the same with supper in Latin, which very well agreeth with the situation hereof, the greatest part of the Parish being high ground in respect of the ascent to it almost every way; so that then Ar-lei, is by interpretation, in effect, locus altus.  
In the Conq. time, this was possessed 
k doomsday lib.  by one Cristina, a great Woman; and with her other lands in this County came immediately to Ralph de Limesi, a Baron of eminent note, whose chief seat was at Wulverle, in those days a remarkable place, though now there is nothing left thereof more than some grounds within the precincts of Solihull bearing the name, and that somewhat corrupted by length of time.  
In the general Survey 
l doomsday lib.  it is recorded for one hyde, the woods whereof contained a mile and half in length, and half a mile in breadth, all being then valued at lx s. and was (as it may seem) a member of Wolverle; but it is there written A Blei in capital letters, the Clerk mistaking the R for a B.  
Of this Ralph de Limesi and his posterity, I am to speak when I come to Wolverle, where I shall insert the descent of that family; whereby it will appear, that the daughters and heirs thereof were matched to Lindesei and Odingsels, the former a Scot, the other a Fleming. Which family of Lindesei continued but a while; but that of Odingsells remained even till our father's memory, as in Long-Ichington I shall fully show.  
Touching this manor of Arley, I find, that one Ralph de Limesi, who lived in K. H. 3. time, had it; and granted 
m Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 8.  the inheritance thereof to Richard de Limesy his brother, and to his heirs; which Richard had issue 
n Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 8.  Peter. Howbeit, whether the above mentioned Ralph de Limesi issued from some younger brother of the family of Limesy, whose descent I have placed in Wolverle, I am not able to say: but I have seen an ancient pedigree of Odingsells which derives him from that family, as son to the first Gerard, who lived in H. 3. time: expressing, that he quitted his paternal name, and called himself Limesi (to preserve the memory of his grandmother Basilia de Limesi, I presume, in that she was so great an heir) which was a course usual enough in ancient time to do, as I have elsewhere observed.  
Following therefore the guidance of that descent, I have put this Ralph and his brother Richard, as younger sons to the said Gerard de odingsell's; and the rather, for that I conceive, that the same Gerard was Lord of this manor, in regard that he and his brother William had a trial 
o Pat. 28. H. 3. in dorso.  at Northampton against Will. de Waverton and Gerard de Lindesei in 28 E. 3. concerning the advouson of this Church; though afterwards it did not constantly accompany the possession of the manor, as most in those elder times did: For Will. de odingsell's of Solihull (son to the before mentioned William) had 
p Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 30.  it in E. 1. time; and yet afterwards Peter de Limesy presented (as will appear by the Institutions.)  
The return therefore to the said Peter (son of Richard) whom I find thus possessed of Arley, as abovesaid: He had Free-warren 
q Cart. 4. E. 2. n. 48.  granted to him and his heirs here in 4 E. 2. and being a Knight 
r Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  in 5 E. 2. assisted the Earls of Lancaster, Hereford, and Warwick, in the beheading of Piers de Gaveston; for which, with the rest, he had his pardon 
s Pat. 7. E. 2. p. 1. m. 15. in cedula.  in 7 of that K. reign. In 9 E. 2. he was in Commission 
t Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 2. m. 19  for choosing of foot-soldiers in this County for the wars of Scotland: and the same year 
u Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 16. in dorso.  one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Lincoln: In which Parliament the Commonalty giving 
w Rot. F. 10. E. 2. m. 16.  unto the K. a xvith towards the charge of his wars in Scotland, the foot-soldiers elected as aforesaid were released 
x Rot. F. 10. E. 2. m. 16.  by the K. command, this Peter being, with others, assigned 
y Rot. F. 10. E. 2. m. 16.  for levying the said sixteenth.  
In 11 E. 2. he was in Commission 
z Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 1. m. 8. in dorso.  for enquiry who they were that furnished themselves with Arms, and retained soldiers, horse or foot; or did confederate themselves by private meetings in this County. And, the same year, being constituted 
a Rot. F. 11 E. 2. m. 5.  Shiriff of the Counties of Salop. and Staff. had the custody 
b Rot. F. 11 E. 2. m. 5.  of the Castles of Shrewsbury and Bridgenorth committed to his charge. In 14 E. 2. he was in Commission 
c Pat. 14. E. 2. p. 2. m. 24. in dorso.  for the Goal-delivery at Warwick; but afterwards in the rebellion with Thomas Earl of Lancaster; for which his lands 
d Rot. de ter. contrariantium, 17 E. 2. penès Cleric. Pipae.  being forfeited, were seized into the K. hands: and died 
e Claus. 19 E. 2 m. 8. Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 67.  at York the Monday next before the feast of the Epiphany in 18 E. 2. but whether a natural death or not, the Record doth not specify, leaving issue 
f Claus. 19 E. 2 m. 8. Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 67.  john de Limesy his son and heir, than 24 years of age, on whom this manor was settled by the grant 
g Claus. 19 E. 2 m. 8. Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 67.  of Ric. de Limesy, his Grandfather.  
What became of this john de Limesy, or what issue he had, I find not: but plain it is, that in 2 E. 3. Sir Roger Corbet of Caus Kt. and Amicia his wife, granted 
h Ex coll. W. Burton  unto Sir William. Camvile Kt. son of Thomas Camvile, the reversion of this manor; as also of the manor of Sibbesdon in Leic. which Sir Roger had a daughter also called Amicia, wife of john de odingsell's, as in Long-Itchington appeareth.  
The next mention I meet with of it, is in 19 R. 2. where it appears 
i Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 16. , that Sir Roger Corbet of Lygh Kt. died seized of a third part thereof, leaving Thomas his son and heir aged 23 years. But in 5 H. 4. after the death of Sir john odingsell's of Long-Itchington, it was found 
k Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 19 , that Sir Ralph Rochfort Kt. then held it, with Slowley, of him the said Sir John, by the service of one Kts. fee. As also, in 
l Esc. 8 H. 5. n. 45.  8 H. 5. that Thomas Corbet of Legh then deceased, held 8 mess. and 4 yard land; and that Thomas his son and heir was 28 years of age. Unto which Sir Ralph succeeded Henry R●chford Esq who passed 
m Ex autog. penès Astonun Cokein Bar.  to Thomas Bate Esq all his title therein; of whom Edw. Lord Ferrer of Groby obtained 
n Ex autog. penès Astonun Cokein Bar.  it, in 35 H. 6. But further mention thereof in Records have I not seen till 7 E. 6. there being at that time a Fine 
o T. Trin.  levied of it betwixt john Poley Esq Pl. and Rob. Greene and oothers deforc. but to what uses I know not. Nor afterwards till 
p Lib. 3. cedul.  13 Eliz. that Tho. the son of William. Skeffington (of Skeffington in Leicestersh.) accomplished his full age. Which Thomas, being then possessed of it, had issue 
q Lib. 4. cedul.  William, whose posterity do now enjoy it.  
In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church (dedic. to ......) was valued 
r MS in Scac.  at vi marks; but in 26 H. 8. at 
s MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 61. a.  ix l. vi s. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals. The patronage whereof, in 
t Esc. 12. R● 2. n. 24.  12 R. 2. belonged to Sir Rob. Grey of Rotherfeild Kt. and Sir john Clinton Kt. by turns. But, in 2 H. 6. it was found 
u Esc. 2. H. 6. , that Eliz. Lady Clinton had the whole advouson in dowry from Robert Lord Grey of Rotherfeild, sometime her husband; the inheritance belonging to Alice and Margaret, daughters and heirs to the said Lord Grey; the one married to Will. Lord Lovel, and the other to Ralph Lord Cromwell of Tatshall.  
In 31 E. 3. licence 
w Esc. 31. E. 3. n. 14.  was granted to Ric. de Caldeford, Priest, for the amortizing of one mess. 16 acres of land, one acre of meadow, 8 acres of pasture, and one acre and half of moor, lying here in Arley, to the use of Rob. de Sekindon, than Parson here, and his successors, for a certain Collect or Prayer to be said by him the said Robert and his successors every day in this Church, for the soul of Robert Norreis, for ever.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Will. D'Oddingsells, miles. 

Ex autog. penès Dec. & Cap. Lich.  Ric. de Coventre, Cler. 1287.  Dominae Ela de Odinsells. 

Langt. f. 5. a.  Nich. de Wermyngham, Pbr. 9 Kl. Maii, 1296.  Dominae Ela de Odinsells. 

Ib. f. 37. b.  Will. de Bockmor, Pbr. 7 Id. jan. 1311.  D. joh. Grey de Rotherfeild. 

Northb. f. 47. a.  Nich. Hoddele, Cap. 3 Id. nou. 1348.  D. joh. Clinton de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 48. a.  Adam de Whitindon, Cap. 16 Kl. junii, 1349.  D. joh. de Grey de Rotherfeild, miles. 

Ib. f. 53. b.  Will. de Allespath, Pbr. 3 Non. Aug. 1350.  D. joh. de Grey de Rotherfeild, miles. 

Ib. f. 59 a.  Rob. de Sekynton, Cler. 13 Kl. Febr. 1354.  joh. de Clinton, miles. 

Strett. f. 1. b.  joh. de Islip, Pbr. 6 Kal. jan. 1358.  joh. de Clinton, miles. 

Ib. f. 8. a.  Rob. Birchley, Cap. 3 Id. Maii, 1361.  joh. Grey de Rotherfeild, miles. 

Ib. f. 14. b.  Ric. de Walford. 7 Febr. 1365.  D. Eliz. domina de Clinton. 

Burgh. f. 18. b.  Will. Thomes, Cap. ult. Martii, 1407.  D. Eliz. domina de Clinton. 

Ib. f. 19 a.  D. Will. Lowtery, 21 Dec. 1407.  D. Eliz. domina de Clinton. 

Ib. f. 23. a.  joh. Benet, 22 Aug. 1409.  Will. Clinton, miles, dominus de Clinton & Say. 

Heyw. f. 18. b.  Will. Lynie, Pbr, 22 junii, 1426.  Will. Clinton, miles, dominus de Clinton & Say. 

Ibid.  Will. Hancock, Cap. 3 Oct. 1426.  Will. Clinton, miles, dominus de Clinton & Say. 

Ib. f. 25. a.  D. joh. Halle, Pbr. 26 Oct. 1430.  joh. dom. de Clinton & Say. 

Ib. f. 32. a.  Ric. Bedworthy, Pbr. 29. Aug. 1433.  joh. dom. de Clinton & Say. 

Ib. f. 36. b.  Will. Loneleye Pbr. 27 junii, 1438.  Will. de Ferrer, mil. joh. Gresley, mil. Tho. Mollesley, etc. 

H●yw. f. 44. a.  Will. Ynge, Pbr. 11 Martii, 1445.  Will. Bull, yeoman, ratione advoc. sibi concessae, hac vice, per Tho. Clinton, milit. 

Bl. f. 8. a.  Ric. Bull, 27 Apr. 1517.  Dom. Edw. Poynings, & alii feoffati ad usum Tho. Clinton, milit. 

Ibid.  Henr. Morgan, 20 Dec. 1517.  Tho. Wood & alii, ex concess. Walt. Aston, gen. 

Samps. & B. f. 8. b.  joh. Wood, Cler. ult. Oct. 1554.  Walt. Aston, ar. & Eliz. ux. ejus. 

Ib. f. 10. b.  Nich. Bagaley, Cap. 21 julii, 1557.  Walt. Aston, miles. 

Ib. f. 46. b.  Tho. Buther, 1 Febr. 1575.  Edw. Coke, ar. attorn. D. Reginae, ratione minoris aetat. Walt. filii & haered. Edw. Aston, milit. 

Overton bund. C.  Rob. Kercher, Cler. in art. Mag. 29 junii, 1598.    

Slowley.  
THis is a place now only known by the name of Sloley-hill there being at the skirt thereof, where the Brook runs, a house still called Sloley-hall; which shows, that some person of note ●ath anciently dwelled there.  
The first mention I find thereof is in 20 H. 2. where the Shiriff accounts 
a Rot. P. H. 2.  for the profit of certain lands here, then belonging to Reginald de Eton, who was in rebellion against the King; in which Record it is written Slalei. But in E. 2. time, Peter de Limesy was possessed thereof, with Arley; both which were then seized on for his rebellion, (as I have before declared.) Since which time it hath gone with Arley (as a member thereof.) But in 9 H. 5. it was found 
b Esc. 9 H. 5. n. 17. , that Richard Sloley of Sloley, held of the K. in Capite, one mess. and four acres of land here, by Sergeanty; that is to say; giving to the King upon his expedition with his Army towards Scotland, one Pole-axe, or xii d. in silver for all services. Which Richard died 8 H. 5. leaving john Porter, son and heir of Agnes Porter, sister of Henry Sloley, father of the said Richard, his next heir, then aged 40 years.   

Astley.  
WIthin the precincts hereof is the head of Sow, of which Brook there is a member of this Lordship that hath its name, viz. Souley, now scarce taken notice of, but by a few scattering houses, called Souley end: howbeit, in the Conq. time, it was of more regard, for it is mentioned in Domesday-booke by the name of Soulege.  
Before the Norman invasion one Alsi possest 
c doomsday lib.  this place; but after the Conquest, Robert E. of Mellent had it; at which time it was rated for one hyde, having woods extending to one mile in length, and half so much in breadth. As for the name, there is no question but that it first arose from the Eastern situation from some other made habitable before: for in the Conq. Survey 
d doomsday lib. , it is written Estleja, id est, locus orientalis; but corruption in speech hath, in time, changed it to Astley as those Towns, anciently written Eston, are into Aston.  
That the greatest part of the E. of Mellent's lands came to the first E. of Warwick of the Norman line, I have given a touch already in Hill-Morton: as also, that Philip de Estley is certified to hold 3 Kts. fees of Will. E. of Warwick, in 12 H. 2. de veteri feoffamento; by which 'tis plain, that his Father or Grandfather was enfeofft of them in H. 1. time. Of which 3 Kts. fees, this Estley was part, as by those Records I have there cited appeareth; and held 
e Ex Cartul. Warw. Comit. penès Dudl. Bar. North f. 176. b.  of the Earls of Warwick, with Wedington, Hill-Morton, Milverton, and Merston-Iabet, by the service of ho●ding the Earls stirrup, when he did get up or alight from Horseback.  
Being to speak historically of this family (which was the stock whence the Astleys of Hill-Morton, and Wolvey in this County; and of Patshull in Staffordsh. are of younger branches descended, I have set down the pedigree, so far as it relates to this place, beginning with the before mentioned Philip de Estley, for his father's name I cannot discover: and have fixed thereunto that part of Grey's descent, as, through Astley's daughter and heir, became Lords thereof.  

Philippus de Estlega, 12 H. 2. 

Ala-Tho. de Estlega, 9 joh.- Matilda soror & cohaeres Rog. de Camvill. 

Tho. de Estley, miles, caesus in praelio de Evesham, 49 H. 3.- Johanna filia Ernaldi de Bosco. 

Isabel ux. Wil de Bermingham.  
Andrea's de Estley, defunctus, 29 E. 1.- Sibilla, 11 E. 1. 

Nich. de Astley, fill. & haeres, 29. E. 1.  
Egidius de Astley, miles, 7 E. 2.- Alicia filia & haeres Tho. de Wolvey, mil. 

Tho. de Astley, consangu. & haeres Nich. 19 E. 2. fundator Eccls. Colleg. de Astley.- Eliz. filia Guid. de bellocampo Comitis Warwici. 

Will. de Astley, miles. 11 R. 2. 

Regin: Grey, de Ruthin, mil. 13 R. 2.- Johanna filia & haeres, defuncta 27 H. 6.- Tho Ralegh, 1: maritus. 

Edw. Grey, miles, dom. de Groby jure ux. 27 H. 6. Eliz. filia Henrici Ferrer, filii Will. Ferrer de Groby, mil. 23 H. 6. 

Edw. Grey Vic. L'islle, 1 R. 3. 

joh. Grey, Vic. L'isle, duxit Murielam fill. Tho. D. Norf. obiit 6 Sept. 20 H. 7. 

Eliz. nata post humatum patris, aet. 7 dierum, 20. H. 7.    
Anna uxor joh. Willoughby, 25. an. 20. H. 7.  
Eliz. ux. Edm. Dudley, soror & cohaeres, aet. 23. an. 20 H. 7.    
joh. Grey, miles, filius & haeres, 36 H. 6. caesus in praelio S. Albani, 39 H. 6. 

Tho. Grey, mil. erectus in Marchion. Dors. 18 Apr. 15. E. 4. 

Thomas marchio Dorset, ob. 22. H. 8. 

joh. Grey, miles, à quo Henr. Baro Grey de Groby, modò Comes Stamfordiae.  
Henr. M. Dors. erectus in D. Suff. decoll. 1 M.- Francisca filia Car. Brandon, D. Suff. obiit 2 Eliz.- Adrianus Stokes, ar. 2. maritus. 

jana ux. Guilfordi Dudley, mil. decollata 1 M.  
Kath. aet. 19 an. 2 Eliz. (nupta Edw. Comiti Hertf.)  
Maria aetat. 13. an. 2. Eliz. (nupta Martino Keys, ar. & obiit s. prole.)                
Tho. de Astley, miles, 2 R. 2. à quo Astlei de Pa●shull in Com. Staff.  
Egid. de Astley de Wolvey, 18. R. 2.      
Sibilla ux. Will. le Boteler de Werington.           

Tho. de Estley, miles, caesus in praelio de Evesham, 49 H. 3.- Editha filia Petri Constable de Melton in Com. Norf. 

Thomas de Estley, cui pater dedit Hil. Morton, 47 H. 3. 

Philippus, Rector Eccls. de Hil-Morton.       
That they took for their Arms Azure a cinqfoile ermine, which hath so near a resemblance to the bearing of the ancient Earls of Leicester, is very well known. And that it hath been no unusual thing for younger branches, or those who held their lands of such great persons, or had other near relation to them so to do, I could manifest by sundry examples; which was the case here, in part, if not in all these instances: for Thomas de Estley, son to Philip, was not only bailiff to Simon Montfort E. of Leic. (who had that Honour conferred on him by K. John, in regard he had married Amicia the eldest sister and coheir of Rob. Fitz-Parnel E. of Leic.) as appears by 
a Rot. P. 9 joh.  a Fine that he ga●● to the King, 9 joh. viz. fourscore marks and a palfrey, to be discharged of the issues required of him for that Earls lands whilst he had to do with them; but held 
b Rot. P. 11 joh.  certain lands by military service of that Honour.  
In 12 joh. this Tho. de Estley gave 
c Rot. P. 12 joh.  a Fine to the K. of C. marks, that he might not go beyond Sea: the Record expresses not whither; but 'tis plain, that the K. went that year with a great Army into Ireland, and settled 
d M. Paris. in an. 1211  that Realm in obedience to him: therefore thither it was, without doubt, that he had command to attend him. After which, viz. in 17 joh. being in Arms against the K. with the rebellious Barons, he was committed Prisoner 
e Ex Coll. T. Talbot,  to the Castle of Bedford, whereof Falcasius de Breant than had the custody: But in 1 H. 3. submitting 
f Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 16. in dorso.  to obedience (or rather being forced thereto by the wisdom and courage of the famous Will. Martial, then E. of Pembroke, who had the tuition of the young K. and government of the Realm) he had his lands, which were forfeited for that offence, restored to him; and in 4 H. 3. was in 
g Claus. 4. H. 3. m. 14.  Commission for the Goal-delivery both at Warwick and Leicester.  
So also in 
h Rot. F. 5. H. 3. in dorso, m. 1.  5 H. 3. for seizing into the K. hands all the demesns whereof K. John was possessed at the beginning of the wars with the Barons; and likewise to take Eschaets, as well those lands which were belonging to Normans and Britons, as other strangers, that either came to the K. hands or his fathers, before the said war, in the war, or after it; and to certify the stock thereupon, with the value, as also in whose possession they were. But after this do I find no more mention of him, than that he wedded 
i Record. de T. Mich. 42 E. 3 Rot. 49.7.  Maud, one of the sisters and coheirs to Rog. de Camvile of Creek in Northamptsh. and that he left issue 
k Record. de T. Mich. 42 E. 3 Rot. 49.7.  Walter; of whom K. John exacted Scutage 
l Claus. 16. joh. in dorso.  for military service in Poictou, in 16 of his reign, as of all others that held by that tenure. Which tax being so great, viz. 3 marks for every knight's fee, was never 
m Lib. rub. f● 48.  paid, in regard that the Barons hereupon took 
n Lib. rub. f● 48.  occasion to rebel; at which time they brought in jews, the eldest son to K. Philip of France, took the City of London, and grew very outrageous, as our Historians relate.  
This Walter was possessed of lands in Whichford; which, in 17 joh. were given 
o Claus. 17. joh. m. 13.  by the K. to Alice de Moyun (of whom I shall speak more fully when I come to that place.) But in 
p Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 16.  1 H. 3. he received favour of the K. as his father had done; and in 
q Testa de Nevil.  19 H. 3. answered for one Kts. fee in this County two marks upon payment of the Aid for marriage of Isabella, the K. sister, to the Emperor.  
To him succeeded 
r Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Thomas; who was a Kt. in 26 H. 3. and then constituted 
s Pat. 26. H. 3. in dorso.  one of the Justices for the Goal-delivery at Warwick; so also 
t Pat. 27. H. 3. in dorso.  the year following, in which he paid 
u Rot. F. 27 H. 3. m. 5.  to the K. 15 l. for his relief.  
In 32 H. 3. he was sent 
w Pat. 32. H. 3. in dorso.  with divers other great men into Gascoigne; but within few years after, taking 
x Claus. 55. H. 3. m. 5.  part with the rebellious Barons in 47 H. 3. joined with those that seized upon the K. profits in this County and Leicestersh. which the then Shiriff Will. Bagot had in charge to receive; and grew so eminent for his activeness, that upon the Agreement in 48 H. 3. betwixt the said K. and the Barons; wherein the K. to satisfy them, submitted to those unreasonable Articles, called Provisiones Oxonii, which they by power had formerly forced him unto, constituting several persons of greatest trust in all parts of the Kingdom to secure what they had so got; he was 
y Pat. 48. H. 3. in dorso.  the only man deputed in Warwickshire, for that purpose, having the title of Custos pacis.  
Touching their giving battle to the K. at jews, in May, 48. H. 3. and how both K. and Prince were there made prisoners, I must refer my Rea●der to our Historians; observing only, that, during the time the King was thus in their hands, they made use of his great Seal, doing what they listed in his name; and in particular made a Charter to Thomas de Estley, son of this Thomas, for a market and fair at Hill-Morton, which bears date 15. Jan. 49. H. 3. (as I have already, in my discourse upon that place, intimated.) But see the success: after they had got the whole Kingdom into their power; the ringleaders of them fell at emulation about sharing the spoil, and superiority in command: which caused such irreconcilable animosities, that contrivances were laid for each others destruction; Clare E. of Glouc. making what party he could to ruin Montfort E. of Leic. who had both the K. and Prince in his custody at the Castle of Hereford: yet, when he had considered his strength, and found, that of themselves it would be very difficult and hazardous, if possible, to effect; rather than he would fail of his ends, he was willing to take in the royalists to his aid; which could not be well accomplished, he knew, without the presence of the K. or Prince for their countenance.  
Whereupon plots were laid for the Prince his escape; which taking effect accordingly, an Army was raised within two months, and at Evesham gave battle to the E. of Leic. and his complices, where they had a sudden and fatal overthrow. In which conflict Montfort himself being slain; and with him duodecim milites vexilliferi, saith Math. Paris. whereof this Thomas de Estley was 
z M. Paris. p. 998. l. 28.  one; scarce a man of note escaped with life, that was not made prisoner: but touching the particular circumstances hereof, having occasion to speak further in Kenilworth, I shall now pass them by.  
This victory so obtained, the King rewarded those, which adventured their lives for him in that battle with the possessions of his vanquished rebels: amongst which, he gave 
a Cart. 49. H. 3. m. 3.  to Warine de Bassingburne the lands of this Thomas de Astley. Which Warine, in 50. H. 3. obtained a charter 
b Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 1.  bearing date at Kenilworth 22. Oct. for leave to fortify his house at Bassingburne in cambridgsh. and this at Astley, and to embattle the walls of them both: but 'tis not very probable that he did any thing thereupon at this place, in regard it was so soon granted away again by him, as I shall presently declare. For that the posterity of those who had thus forfeited and lost their lives, with the rest that were not slain, except the sons of Montfort E. of Leic. were by that Decree, called Dictum de Kenilworth (whereof I shall speak elsewhere) admitted to composition, is not unknown to those who have any cognusance of our English History: I shall therefore here omit the relation thereof, and descend to such particulars as concern the family of this Thomas.  
And first, to manifest what commiseration the K. had to Edith his wife, do observe, that whereas 
Pat. 50. ●. 3. m. 34.  his lands in Astley, Wetinton, Willeby, and Copston, in this County; Lilburn, and Creek in Northamptonsh. Brouton, Cotes and Hecham, in leicestersh. were all bestowed on the said Warine, and whereof the value, by extent, was certified to be 151. l. 16. s. 11. d. per ann. he notwithstanding gave unto her those in Willeby, Hecham, and Wetington, valued at 34. li. 18. s. 1. d. ob. per ann. for the maintenance of herself & children during her life; paying to the same Warine and his heirs, only, one mark at the Feast of S. john Baptist yearly.  
I now come to Andrew, his son and heir. This Andrew, compounding with the said Sir Warine de Bassingburne, according to the Edict before specified, had a grant from him of those lands: but for raising of money to that purpose, was constrained to pass 
d Ex autog. penès Th. Astle● de Wolvey are.  away his Lordship of Little-Copston, before specified, to the Monks of comb, and their successors for ever; from whom he received for the same cccxx. marks sterling: which sum was to fit him for his voyage to the Holy-Land, as by the original 
e Penès Ri. Chamberlein ar.  Charter appeareth. Shortly after which, the said Andrew was received 
f Pat. 50. H. 3. in dorso.  into favour, giving security for his faithful demeanour towards the K. and his heirs; Rog. le Strange of Shrorpsh. and Nich. Haversham of Northamptonsh. by their special acts in Court, undertaking for him therein. And being thenceforth put into the condition of a loyal subject, as to purchase of lands or any other thing (the K. confirming 
g Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 11.  the grant, made to him by the said Warine) he was, in 12. E. 1. joined in 
h Pat. 12. E. 1. in dorso.  Commission with Ralph de Hengham, (a learned and eminent Professor in the Law, of that time, and afterwards chief Justice 
i Pat. 29. E. 1. in dorso.  of the Common pleas) for taking Assizes of Novel-disseisin, Mort d'ancestor etc. in this County.  
In 13. E. 1. he claimed 
k Rot. de Quo w.  by Prescription, a Court-Leet, Gallows, power to punish the breakers of Assize of bread and beer, Free-warren, with other privileges, in this Lordship with its members; viz. Merston-Iabet, Wedington, and Milverton; and had allowance of them. After which; scil. in 28. E. 1. Edm. de Bassingburne brought 
l Pat. 28. E. 1. In dorso.  an Assize of Mort d'ancestor against him for this manor before the than justice's Itinerant, but prevailed not therein, as it seems. Of his farther public employments, I find, that in 24. E. 1. he had summons 
m Claus. 24. E. 1. m. 12. in dorso.  (with divers other great men) to be at Newcastle upon Tine, the first of March, there to attend the K. with Horse and arms to vindicate the injuries done by John K. of Scotland. As also 
n Claus 25. E. 1. m. 26. in dorso.  the next year following, to be at Newcastle again, upon St. Nicholas day, to attend Pr. Edward, who then went as general against the Scots. And afterwards, the same 
o Ib. m. 14.  year, was enjoined to be at London, the Sunday next after the Octaves of S. John Baptist, furnished with Horse and arms to wait upon the K. in his expedition beyond Sea (into Flanders and Gascoine): but, it seems he was dispensed with for his personal service in that voyage: for I find 
p Pat. 25. E. 1. p. 2. m. 5. , that john de Clinton and he were then assigned by the Prince (who during the K. absence was deputed his Lieutenant here in England) to make choice of such Knights and others of this County, whom they should think fit, and to retain them by wages for attendance on the said Prince at London on the Octaves of St. Michael the same year. And, that in 26. E. 1. he had command 
q Claus. 26. E. ●. in dorso m. 12. in cedula.  to be at York at the feast of Pentecost, accoutred with Horse and arms to march against the Scots; which was the time that K. Edw. had the victory at Faukirke in Scotland.  
This Andrew gave 
r Ex autog. penès Ric. Newdigate ar.  (or rather sold) to the Cannons of Erdbury a wood, lying within the precincts of Chilverscoton, called Herewardshey, which his Father had of the grant of Tho. the son of Thomas the son of Scherus de Stoke. And died 
s Esc. 29. E. 1. n. 55.  in 29. E. 1. leaving Nicholas his son and heir aged 24. years; who, doing his fealty had then livery 
t Rot. F. 29. E. 1. m. 16.  of his father's lands. Which Nicholas in 
v Pat. 1. E. 2. p. 2. m. 21.  1. and 
w Claus. 3. E. 2. m. 7.  3. E. 2. being constituted one of the Commissioners for conservation of the peace in Warwicksh. and to see the Statute of Winchester observed, in 5. E. 2. was 
x Ex autogr. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  a Knight, and bore for his arms a Lion rampant, as by his Seal appeareth. But, in 7. E. 2. attending 
y Hist. MS. H. Knighton in Bibls. Cotton. f. 116. b.  the K. in that unfortunate expedition against the Scots, was taken prisoner in the battle of Strivelin, where many a gallant Englishman had the same fate, or lost his life. The time of his death I cannot certainly point out; but he died 
z Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 9  without issue: for I find that Thomas his nephew, viz. son of Sir Giles de Astley his younger brother (and with him taken prisoner 
a Hist. H. K. ut supra.  at Strivelin) became heir to the estate: and in 19 E. 2. had livery 
b Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 9  of his lands, being then of full age. Which Thomas was a Knight 
c Northb. f. 29. b.  in 10. E. 3. and such a man whose pious and noble actions gave no small lustre to this family. For, in 11. E. 3. he founded 
d Pat. 11. E. 3. p. 1. m. 35.  a Chantry in the Parish-Church here at Astley, of one Priest to sing Mass daily for the health of his soul, and for the soul of Eliz. his wife (daughter to Guy de Beauchamp E. of Warr.) as also for the souls of his Father and Mother, and all the faithful deceased; to which he had licence for the amortizing of 8. mess. 2. carucats of land, pasture for 2. horses and 4. Oxen, cuj s. viij. d. rent, with the appurtenances lying 〈◊〉 Astley, Wolvey, Milverton, and Willughby juxta Dunchurch in this County.  
In 12. E. 3. he was assigned 
e Pat. 12. E. 3. p. 2. m. 16. in dorso.  one of the Commissioners for conservation of the peace; and to be assistant to Ric. E. of Arundel, and Tho. Lord Berkley for arraying of all men in this Shire, according to their several estates and faculties. The same year he had licence 
f Pat. 12. E. 3. p. 3. m. 10. Esc. 12. E. 3. n. 43.  to grant the advouson of the Church, here at Astley, to the Guardian and Priests belonging to the chapel of our blessed Lady therein, for the health of his soul, and the souls of his ancestors, and all the faithful deceased: which, by Rog. Northburg, then B. of cou. and Litch. was appropriated 
g Northb. vol. 2. f. 54. a.  thereunto 8. Kal. Oct. following. Who, thereupon reserved these pensions 
h Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich. ; viz. to the Chapter of Litchfield 5. s. to the Chapter of Coventre as much; and 13. s. 04. d. to the cathedral of Litchfield, to be paid at the feast of S. Mich. th'archangel yearly out of the profits thereof. Which Chantry, as appears by the Bishops said Instrument of Appropriation, consisting of 4. secular Priests; one called the Custos, or Warden, and another the Subwarden, was founded 
i Ex ipso autog. ibid.  for the good estate of the said Thomas de Astley, the Lady Eliz. his wife, and of Dame Alice and Alice, Mothers to them both, their heirs and successors: as also Roger then B. of cou. and Lich. and after their decease for the health of their souls, and of the souls of Sir Walter de Astley and Isabel his wife, Sir Thomas de Astley and Joane his wife, Sir Andrew de Astley and Sibyl his wife, Nich. de Astley and Alice his wife, Sir Giles de Astley (father of the said Thomas the founder) Sir Thomas de Wolvey and Alice his wife; and of Sir Thomas de Clinton Knight.  
For augmentation 
k Esc. 14. E. 3. n. 40.  of which number to seven Priests and one clerk's in 14. E. 3. he obtained licence to amortize 2. mess. 3. yard land and half, 2. acres of wood, and 2. s. 8. d. rend in Withibroke, Hapsford, and Bedworth. In that year he was joined in Commission 
l Pat. 14. E. 3. p. 3. m. 42.  with the Bishop of Worcester, the Abbot of Stoneley, and Prior of Erdbury to supervise the ninth of Sheaf, Lamb, and wool for this County granted to the K. in Parliament. And the next year did he grant 
m Esc. 15. E. 3. n. 24.  to the Prior and Covent of Erdbury and their successors 1. mess. and 36. acres of land lying in Wolvey.  
Thus was the heart of this worthy person still more and more enlarged, as we see by these his pious concessions: and yet, thinking all not enough, procured licence of the K. for the changing these Chantry-Priests into a Dean and Secular Canons; and to grant 
n Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 2. m. 30.  to them and their successors the perpetual patronage of the Church of Hill-Morton, which was appropriated 
o Northb. vol. 2. f. 61. b.  thereto by the said Rog. Northburgh Bishop of Coventre and Lich. 3. Cal. Martii the same year, with reservation of x. s. annual pension 
p Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  to be paid out of the profits thereof at the feast of S. Michael th'archangel. Whereupon he then began to 
q Ex ipso autog. ibid.  erect a most fair and beautiful Collegiat-Church in the form of a Cross, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, with a tall spire covered with lead, whereof I shall say more anon. Which foundation consisted of a Dean and two Canons, who were to be secular Priests, each having their lodgings appointed to them, with particular lands out of the before mentioned possessions so given; the Dean being to provide a Priest, as perpetual Vicar there, and by him presented to the Bishop, by the the B. to be instituted, and by his mandate to the Chapter of his Church, to be admitted, having v. Marks by the year, quarterly, for his salary: And likewise another priest with a fit Clerk to serve the Parishioners in the said Church.  
Shortly after which; viz. in 20. E. 3. did Tho. Beauchamp E. of Warwick grant 
r Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 2. m. 26.  thereunto the Church of Long-Stanton in Cambridgshire. Nor was it long after, that the before specified Founder added more: for, in 36. E. 3. I find that he 
s Pat. 36. E. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  gave ix. marks and x. s. yearly Rent, issuing out of lands situate in Lilburn and Creek in Northamptonsh. and lxv. s. v. d. ob. q. rend out of lands in Shustoke, Filungley, and Nun-Eaton in this County. And lastly his son, Will. Lord Astley 
t Pat. 1●. R. 2. p. 1. m. 32. , in 12. R. 2. xl. s. yearly rend issuing out of the manor of Bentley, to john de Plompton Vicar and then Sacrist, and to his successors for ever.  
Having now done with the endowment, I have a word or two more to say of the Founder, relating to his public employments; which is, that in 33. E. 3. he was the first in rank authorised by commission 
u Pat. 33. E. 3. m. 4. in dorso.  in this County for arraying of men in the K. absence, according to the Statute of Winchester. As also in 35. constituted 
w Pat. 35. E. 3. p. 2. m. 33. in dorso.  one of the Justices of peace in this shire. And that, by Elizabeth daughter 
x Inscrip. tumuli apud Astley  to Guy de Beauchamp E. of War●wick, he had issue Sir Will de Astley, and Sir Thomas, both Knights, with Giles his third son, from whom the Astley's of Wolvey are descended (as I have already showed). Of which Sir Thomas, in respect he had some public employments, of note, in this County, I shall say something, leaving his posterity, by Eliz. daughter 
y Esc. 45. E. 3. n. 28.  of Richard Harecourt, son of Sir Will. Harecourt Kt. whose cousin and next heir she was, seated at Patshull in Staffordshire, where they still continue.  
Of which family; viz. of Patshull, was the famous john de Astley; who, on the 29. of Aug. Anno 1438. (17. H. 6.) maintaining 
d Theatre ●'Honneur per M. de Wlson. cap. 28.  a Duel on horseback within the street called St. Antoine in Paris, against one Peter de mass a Frenchman, in the presence of Charles the the seven. K. of France, pierced the said Peter through the head, and had (as by the Articles betwixt them was conditioned) the Helmet of the said Peter, being so vanquished, to present unto his Lady. And on 
Ibid. cap. 29.  the 30. of jan. 20. H. 6. undertook another fight in smythfield within the City of London, in the presence of the same K.H. 6. with Sir Philip boil, an Arragonian Knight; who, having been in France, by the K. his master's command, to look out some such hardy person, against whom he might try his skill in feats of arms; and missing there of his desires, repaired hither. After which combat ended (being gallantly performed on foot, with Battail-axes, spears, swords and daggers) he was knighted by the K. and had an annuity of c. marks given him during his life. Nay, so famous did he grow for his valour, that he was elected Knight of the Garter, bearing for his arms the Coats of Astley and Harcourt, quarterly, with a label of 3. points Ermine, as by a very ancient MS. book, 
f Penès H. S. George eq. aur. nuper Norroy R. Armorum.  wherein the ensigns of those Kts. of that honourable order are depicted, appeareth.  
But I return to the before specified Sir Will. de Astley (eldest son to Thomas, founder of the said Coll. Church.) He was in Commiss. for the Peace, upon the several renuing thereof, from 
g Pat de ●●d. ana. in dorso.  17. R. 2. till 6. H. 5. And in 
h Pat. 3. H. 4. p. 2. m. 15. in dorso.  3. H. 4. assigned to inquire concerning the disturbers of the Laws, and framers of lies. In 
i Pat. 4. H. 4. p. 2 m. 9 in dorso.  4. H. 4. for arraying of men: In 
k Rot. P. 6. H. 4. m. 6.  6. to treat with the people for a loan of money to the K. and left issue one only daughter, by whom the inheritance of this great House divolved to the greys of Ruthin. But before I speak farther thereof I must add a word or two more of this family of the Astley's, in reference to them as they were Barons; which is, that Thomas, who was slain in the battle of Evesham, is reputed by our Historians so to have been: for before 49. H. 3. have we no particular summons to Parliament to distinguish the Barons from other great men. But his son Andrew was summoned in 23, 24, 25, 28, 32, 33, and 34. E. 1. Nicholas in 30. E. 1. as also in 2, and 3. E. 2. And Thomas (who founded the Coll. Church) in 16.22. and 23. E. 3. as appears by the Records 
Claus. de ●sd. ann. ●n dorso.  of those times. Howbeit William never had summons. Which instances, do show, that what is now claimed as due by custom, was not so esteemed in those days.  
To this William succeeded Joan his daughter and heir, first married 
m Esc. 27. H. ●  to Thomas Raleigh of Farnborough in this County. Which Thomas, by his Testament 
n Arundel vol. 1. f. 219. , bearing date here at Astley the Wednesday after the feast of St. Luke the Evang. 6. H. 4. bequeathed his body to be buried in the choir of this Coll. Church, and ten pounds for performance of his obits: and gave xx. marks also to find a Priest to sing Mass, for his Soul, the space of 3. years. He likewise bequeathed a bowl of silver, with a cover to the Lord Astley, and to the Lady Joan his wife a diamond, with a silver bowl and cover. To every Yeoman servant of that house vi. s. viij. d. and to every groom iii. s. iiii. d. After whose death, which happened at that time, as by the Probate of his will appeareth, she married to Reginald Lord Grey of Ruthin, whose posterity, by her, possessed this place for divers generations, and were advanced to great honour (as I shall show anon) for which respect it will not be amiss to take some notice of this Reginald, (their common ancestor) and whence he sprung.  
He was son 
o Esc. 13. R. 2. n. 51.  of Reginald Lord Grey of Ruthin, son of Roger by Elizabeth the Daughter of John Lord Hastings of Bergavenny, and Isabel his wife, one of the daughters and heirs to Will. Valence Earl of Penbroke; by means whereof he became heir 
p Esc. 13. R. 2. n. 51.  to the last john Hastings E. of Penbroke, as I shall show more fully when I come to Fillongley. Which Rog. was first summoned to Parliament in 28. E. 1. by the name of Roger de Grey Chivalier: but his son Reginald had in all his summons the addition of de Ruthin, the Castle of Ruthin being his seat, and granted 
q Cart. 10. E. 1. m. 4.  by K. Edw. 1. to Reginald (Lord Grey of Wilton) his grandfather.  
Betwixt this Reginald (who had great possessions in Wales) and Owen Glendowr there grew some difference 
r Hist of Cambria by D. powel. p. 386. , about a Common lying between the Lordship of Ruthin, and the Lordship of Glendowr-duy, whereof Owen was owner, and took his surname. Which Owen, during the reign of K. R. 2. was too hard for the Lord Grey, being then a servitor in Court to K. Ric. (with whom he was at the time of his taking by the D. of Lanc. in the Castle of Flint): But, after K. Richard's deposal, the Lord Grey, as better friended than Owen, entered upon the Common. Whereupon, Owen, having many friends and followers in his country (as those that be great with Princes commonly have) put himself in arms against the Lord Grey, whom he meeting in the field, overcame 
s Th. Wals. hist. Angl. in An. 1402. , and took prisoner, spoiling his Lordship of Ruthin; so that many resorted to him from all parts of Wales, not knowing but that he was in as great favour then as in K. Ric. days: others also putting in his head, that now the time was come, that the Britons, by his means, might recover again the honour and liberties of their ancestors. The Lord Grey therefore thus made prisoner, was constrained to ransom 
t Rot. Parl. 4. H. 4. n. 13.  himself at ten thousand marks, the King consenting, that the Lord Rosse and Willughby, with other of his friends and allies should endeavour to raise the said Fine, in regard (as the Record expresses) the King knew him to be a loyal and valiant kite.  
After which, viz. in 9 H. 5. he was retained by Indenture 
u Ex autog. penès Cleric. Pell.  to serve the K. in his wars beyond Sea for half a year, with six men at armest himself accounted one; and 18. Archers mounted, armed and arrayed according to their several conditions, taking, per diem, for himself 2. s. and for each of his men at arms 12. d. with the accustomed reward, and 6. d. a piece for his Archers: As also to have the benefit of all prisoners they should take, excepting Kings, Princes, or any of the royal blood, and especially Charles the Dauphin of Uiennois, or any that murdered John Duke of Burgoine, or were consenting thereto. And in 3. H. 6. was again 
w Ibid.  retained to serve the K. for half a year in his French wars, under the command of John D. of Bedford (the King's uncle, than Regent of France) with xx. men at arms and 60. Archers, for the like wages.  
Of his children, by the first wife, from whom the Earls of Kent are descended, it concerns me not, here, to speak: but by this Joane (the heir of Astley) he had issue Sir Edward Grey Knight, who wedded 
* Esc. 23. H. 6.  Eliz. the daughter of Henry Ferrer, and grandchild and heir to Will. L. Ferrer of Groby, in whose right 
x Esc. 27. H. 6.  he was L. Grey of Groby. Which Edward, having been in Commission 
y Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  for the peace in this County 21, 22, and 23. H. 6. was in 28. H. 6. appointed 
z Pat. 28. H. 6. p. 1. m. 17. , with others, to treat with the people for a loan of money to the King; and died 
a Esc. 36. H. 6.  in 36. H. 6. leaving Sir john Grey his Son and heir, aged 25. years, and Edw. Grey a second son, created 
b Cart. ab Anno 15. usque 22. E. 4.  Lord Lisle by K. E. 4. in right of Eliz. his wife, daughter to john Talbot Visc. L'isle (sister and heir to Thomas son of the said John) and afterwards made 
c Cart. 1. R. 3. m. 3.  Visc. L'isle by King R. 3. (viz. 28. Junii. 1. R. 3.) Which Edward was, with others, in 4. H. 7. assigned a Commissioner 
d Pat. 4. H. 7. in dorso m. 20.  for choosing of Archers in this County for relief of the duchy of Britanny; and died in 7. H. 7. (1492.) as may appear by the Probat 
e Doget. Q. 13.  of his Will, whereby he bequeathed his body to be buried in the new chapel of our Lady, begun by himself to be built in the college of Astley, where the body of Eliz. his late wife was interred: but he had another wife, called Jane, whom, by the said Will, he appointed to cause certain lands to be amortized, to endow and find a Priest perpetually to sing in the said chapel for his Soul, and the Souls of his late wife Eliz. as also the said Jane, and all Christian Souls.  
Of his descendants the pedigree before inserted taketh notice; I shall therefore return to Sir john Grey, his elder brother, the heir of this Lordship. This Sir John married Eliz. the eldest daughter of Ric. Widvill, Earl Rivers. (as is sufficiently manifested by our Historians, in regard that K. E. 4. afterwards made her his wife 
f Esc. 1. R. 3. Essex. , the said Sir John being slain in the battle of St. Albanns 39 H. 6.) and had issue by her Sir Thomas Grey Knight, created 
g Trin. R. 15. E. 4. Rot. 12.  Marq. Dorset 18. Apr. 15. E. 4. who sat 
h Stow 's Annals.  in his habit at the upper end of the table that day amongst the Knights in S. Edward's Chamber: but for near relation and affection to the young King (murdered by Ric. D. of Glouc. the then Protector, his unnatural uncle) was, 18. Oct. in 1. R. 3. attainted 
i Esc. 1. R. 3. virtute officii.  of treason. Whereupon King Ric. by his Letters 
k Pat. 2. R. 3. p. 1. m. 10.  pat. bearing date 2. Aug. 2. R. 3. granted this Lordship to the above mentioned Edward Visc. L'isle, and the heirs male of his body: But in 1. H. 7. the Marq. being again restored 
l Rot. Parl. 1 H. 7. m. 32. , possessed himself thereof; and, by his testament 
m Blamyr. Qu. 7.  bequeathing his body to be buried here, in the Coll. Church, before the Image of the Blessed Trinity (in the midst of his closet, within the same college, on the South side) died 
n Esc. 17. H. 7.  20. Sept. 17. H. 7.  
By which Testament he willed, that his Executors should cause to be said for his soul, in every of the 4. Orders of friars in London, an hundred Masses by the friars in each place, with as much hast as might be after his decease. And that c. marks should be disposed in alms to poor people at his burial. Likewise, that the hospital of Lutterworth in Leicestersh. of his patronage, to be appropriate to the said college of Astley, if the Dean and his Brethren, or their successors could obtain such appropriation to be lawfully made within 3. years after his decease; to the intent that they should especially pray for the Souls of K.E. 4. and Q. Eliz. his consort, and all Christian Souls.  
By the Lady Cecily his wife (daughter and heir to Will. Lord Bonvile, married afterwards to Henry E. of Wiltsh. who likewise bequeathed 
o jankin. Qu. 22.  her body to be buried in the same chapel, where the Marq. her husband was interred, appointing a tomb to be made over the place of their sepulture) he left issue Thomas Marq. Dorset; which Thomas impaled 
p Inq. 9 H. 8. super depop.  30. acres of wood and pasture, for to make that park, here at Astley, now called the Little-parke: and enlarged 
q Inq. super depop. 3. E. 6.  the great park, here, with 90. acres of land, in 12. H. 7. taken out of the precincts of Arley; which, to this day, bears the name, of Arley land. And by his Testament 
r Thower Qu. 10. , bearing date 2. Junii 22. H. 8. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of Astley, near unto his father; appointing, that his mothers will should be observed for the maintenance of two Priests in the chapel there; as also, that his Executors should, with all speed and diligence, after his funerals were performed, and debts paid, make and build a chapel here at Astley, according to the will of his father, with a goodly tomb over his father and mother: which being done, to make another tomb in the midst of the chancel, where he himself resolved to be buried. And after that should be finished, then to build an Almeshouse for xiii. poor men, there to inhabit, and to be for ever nominated by his Executors, during their lives, and afterwards by his heirs; each of them to receive xii. d. a week for their maintenance, with a livery of black Cotton yearly, price 4. s. which said payment he appointed should be made out of the Rents and profits of his manors of Bedworth and Pakinton, and all such lands and tenements as were in the occupation of the Lord L'isle, reputed or taken as parcel of the same Lordships, the surplusage to be bestowed in repairing the said almshouse and keeping his obits yearly. And died the same year, as may seem by the probate of his said Testament, leaving issue Henry; who marrying the Lady Frances, eldest daughter to Charles Brandon D. of Suff. and Mary the Q. of France, his wife, was, in her right (by reason her two brothers died without issue) created 
* Trin. R. 6. E. 6. Rot. 14.  D. of Suff. 11. Oct. 5. E. 6. In whose time it happened that the Monasteries were dissolved; for effecting of which work, his father in law Charles Brandon D. of Suff. was not a little active, as may appear by the large share he had of their possessions. And there want not circumstances to show, that this Henry, then Marq. Dorset was stirring enough therein: for amongst other the lands belonging to those religious Houses, he had all that appertained to this Collegiate Church, granted 
s Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 13. ●  to him and the Lady Frances his wife and his heirs 7. Aug. 37. H. 8. which he enjoyed not long: for leaving issue only 3. daughters, (Jane, the eldest, wedded 
t Stow 's Ann.  to Guildford Dudley 4. son to John D. of Northumb. Katherine, the second, first 
u Stow 's Ann.  to Henry L. Herbert, eldest son to the E. of Pembroke, and next (for she was divorced 
w Catal. of Nobil. by R. Broke ) to Ed. Seimour E. of Hertford: The 3. viz. marry, to 
y Stow 's Ann.  Martin Keys Sergeant-porter to Q. Eliz.) upon the death of King Edward 6. he was alured, through the ambition of the said D. of Northumb. (whose aim was no less than to have the whole sway of the Kingdom) to countenance the proclaiming of his daughter, the Lady Jane, to be Queen, pretending the designation of K. Edw. by his will. Which attempt not thriving, Northumberland, with some others lost their heads: Howbeit, the D. of Suff. though favoured, as not deemed so special an instrument therein as the other, could not rest quiet, it seems: for 
z Holinsh. Chron.  finding that Q. Mary had a purpose to match with Philip, son to the Emperor Charles the 5. he came into this County and Leicestersh. and set out Proclamations to incense the people against it: whereupon the E. of Huntingdon was sent 
a Holinsh. Chron.  with a power into these parts to prevent all danger; which occasioned him, seeing he was forsaken, to put himself under the trust of one Underwood (as 'tis said) a keeper of his Park here at Astley, who hide him some few days in a large hollow Tree there, standing about two bow-shoot Southwestwards from the Church: but, being promised a reward, betrayed him; so that it was not long ere he lost his head on Tower-hill.  
After which, the Lady Frances, his widow, married to one Adrian Stokes Esq. who, holding this Lordship, as part of her dowry, much defaced the Church before-specified, as not only by tradition of the Inhabitants, but a Presentment 
b Ab exemplari ejusdem penès S. Archer. Eq. aur.  upon oath ●n 1. Eliz. may appear; which manifesteth, that he caused the tall and costly spire made of timber, together with the battlements, all covered with lead, to be pulled down, being a landmark so eminent in this part of the wood-land, where the ways are not easy to hit, that it was called the Lantern of Arden. As also the two fair isles, and a goodly building, called S. Anne's chapel, adjoining, the roofs of which were likewise leaded. By reason of which sacrilegious action, the steeple, standing in the midst, took wet, and decayed, so that, about the year 1600, it fell down to the ground, and with it a great part of the Church, Ric. Chamberlain Esq. being then Lord of this manor, by the grant of Q. Mary to Edw. Chamberlain his Father (of the family of Chamberlain of Shirburn in Oxfordsh.) who, with some contribution from the Country, did, about the year 1607, begin the building of the Tower again; but, in stead thereof, took totally away all the west part of the Church, with the North and South cross isles, making that which was the choir the body of the Church, but pulled down the other beautiful Chappells on the North & southside of the choir, setting up that which stood on the North-side at the East end for a chancel, wherein were the monuments of Edw. Grey Visc. L'isle and his 2. wives: And in that on the South side of Thomas Grey Marq. Dorset and his Lady, with their statues in Alabaster excellently cut; and in the vault underneath the same their bodies; that of the marquis embalmed and wrapped in cerecloth many double in a coffin of lead; which, through the vain curiosity of some being opened, his corpse was found as entire, and free from any seeming corruption, as if he had been but newly dead.  
At the pulling down, and translating of which chapel, it was resolved that the monuments should be set up again in the Church, the said corpse with the Coffin of lead being accordingly removed thither: howbeit, this good intention afterwards cooled, and the statues of the marquis and his Lady were cast into the belfry, that of the woman having a Coronet on her head; and those of the other thrown into an old outhouse amongst lime and rubbish; all which I myself have seen.  
But, as to the succession of this Lordship, it is now come to Richard Chamberleyn Esq. son and heir to Rich. Chamberlein Esq. Register of the Court of Wards, by conveyance from Richard Chamberlein aforesaid (father of Jane, wife to the Register of the Court of Wards) and Edw. Chamberlein, grandson and right heir to the said Richard. Which Edward lately died without issue.  
In An. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Rectory was valued at x. marks: but in 26. H. 8. the yearly revenues of the collegiate Church were certified at xlvi. l. viij. d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Editha quondam ux. dom. Tho. de Astley. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Steph. de Astley Cleric. 1285.  Andrea's de Astley miles. 

Ibid.  Petrus de Haverhulle 1286.  Tho. de Astley miles. 

Northb. f. 29. b.  Rob. de Happesford Pbr. 6. Id. Apr. 1366.  Tho. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 30. a.  Will. Creke Pbr. 3. Non. Oct. 1336.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Decanus Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae de Astley. 

Ib. f. 40. b.  joh. de Corley Pbr. 17. Kal. Apr. 1342.  Decanus Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae de Astley. 

Ib. f. 42. a.  Ric. Large Pbr. v. Kal. nou. 1343.  Decanus Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae de Astley. 

Ib. f. 45. b.  Thom. de Haytele Cap. 3. Id. nou. 1347.  Decanus Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae de Astley. 

Strett. f. 30. a.  joh. de Plumpton Pbr. 18. Apr. 1383.  Decanus Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae de Astley. 

Arund. f. 143, a.  joh. Milner Cap. 9 Martii. 1414.   
Patroni Decanatus. 
Decani.  Dom. Tho. de Astley miles. 

Northb. f. 40. b.  Will. Ernald Pbr. 6. Non. Martii. 1342.  Dom. Tho. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 45. b.  Galfr. de Sutton Cap. 3. Id. Oct. 1347.  Dom. Tho. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 46. a.  joh. Ives Cap. 16. Kal. Maii 1348.  Dom. Tho. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 51. b.  joh. de Gouteby Cap. 13. Kal. nou. 1349.  Dom. Tho. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 57 a.  joh. de Burg. Pbr. 5. Id. nou. 1353.  Dom. Tho. de Astley miles. 

Strett. f. 2. a.  Hugo de Bottefe●ld 7. Id. Febr. 1358.  Dom. Tho. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 30. a.  Rob. Page Pbr. 16. Febr. 1383.  Dominus Will. de Astley miles. 

Sk. f. 2. a.  Rob. Gaynsburg. 13. Febr. 1387.  Dominus Will. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 12. b.  Edm. Wolf Pbr. 8. Martii. 1396.  Dominus Will. de Astley miles. 

Burgh. f. 8. a.  joh. Huk Pbr. 1. Apr. 1401.  Dominus Will. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 25. a.  joh. White Cap. 4. Julii. 1410.  Dominus Will. de Astley miles. 

Ib. f. 34. a.  Edm. wolf Cap. jan. 1413.  Dominus Will. de Astley miles. 

Arund. f. 143. a.  joh. Maryot Cap. 9 Martii. 1414.  Dominus Will. de Astley miles. 

Bul●. f. 8. a.  Nich. Wildbore ult. Martii. 1419.  D. Regin. Grey. 
Will. Hull Cap. 21. Apr. 1428. 
Hue. f. 21. a.   D. Regin. Grey. 
Will. Grepenhale 14. Aug. 1432. 
Ib. f. 28. a.   D. Regin. Grey. 
Rog. Webster Pbr. ult. Dec. 1433. 
Ib. f. 32. b.   D. Johanna Grey. 
Rog. Creek Pbr. 5. Nou. 1445. 
Ib. f. 43. a.   Edw. Grey miles, dom. Ferrer de Groby. 
Tho. Persebrigge Cap. 1. Junii. 1454. 
Bowl. f. 20. b.   D. Henr. Stafford miles, & D. Cecilia ux. ejus Marchi●nissa Dorset. 
Ric. Norton legum Dr. 16. Nou. 1507. 
Bl. f. 5. a.   D. Henr. Stafford miles, & D. Cecilia ux. ejus Marchi●nissa Dorset. 
Io. Brereton in decretis ba●c. 28. Oct. 1509. 
Ib. f. 5. b.   D. Tho. Grey March. Dorset. 
Will. Bulwike. 23. Maii. 1520. 
Ib. f. 8. b.   Margar. Marchion. Dors. 
Rob. Brokk Cler. 6. Aug. 1538. 
Str. & P. f. 16. b.    
In the midst of this Church (before it was pulled down, by reason of the steeple's ruin, as I have observed) was a fair raised monument for Thomas Grey, the first Marq. Dorset of his family, and his Lady, whereupon their statues were excellently cut: and under the same a vault, adorned with the pictures of Bishops, Cardinals, and Monks, in which their bodies lay; but by the fall of the steeple, before specified, it was totally broken and spoiled.  
In the chapel which stood on the Southside of the choir, stood likewise two fair monuments; the one of Thomas the second Marq. Dorset, and his Lady, on the heads of whose statues were Coronets: and the other of Edw. Grey Visc. L'isle & his Lady; on the sides whereof were xuj. persons, and eight of them in religious habits. Both which monuments, at the removal of the same chapel to the east end of the choir, where it now serveth for a chancel, were pulled down, and utterly defaced.  
In the same choir, before the said alteration, were also some other monumental stones of marble, with portraitures in brass upon them, besides those whereof I have already taken notice; upon one of which was this Epitaph.  
Ex Astley domo Miles fuit iste Willielmus  
Heres magnanimus Thome Astlei, viralmus.  
Hic fundatoris fuit largus hospes honoris  
Et dignus mores strenuus sequitur genitoris  
Migravit celis animatum luce sole●●i  
M. C. quater & bis Domino regnante percivit.   

Bedworth.  
FOllowing the stream of this small Brook, called Sow, I come next to Bedworth (a place very well known in regard of the Coal-mines there.) As for the name thereof, I conceive it did originally proceed from some one that possessed it in the Saxons time, whose name was Bede; for that the said appellation was then in use, those who are conversant in our English Histories do well enough know; the later syllable, worth, signifying a habitation.  
In Domesday-book it is written Bedeword, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wanting a stroke through it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉; which, with the Saxons, stood for th'; and by that Survey is rated at 4 hides, the woods extending to one mile in length, and half a mile in breadth, all being then valued at xl s. and whereof Edwin, Earl of Mercia, was possessed before the Norman invasion; but afterwards by the E. of Mellent, most of whose lands in this County, his brother, the E. of Warwick, within a short time had: from whom some one of the family of Hastings obtained it (as it seems;) for I find, that they held it by Kts. service of his descendants, together with Wiley, whereof I have already spoke.  
I am of opinion, that the families of Turvile and Craft were enfeofft thereof by Hastings; for it is evident, that they anciently possessed it, mention 
c F. levat. 1 joh.  being made of William de Turevill in 1 joh. and in 
d Testa de Nevil.  20 H. 3. that Simon de Turvill and Rog. de craft held one Kts. fee here. But towards the later end of H. 3. time, Will. de charnels had 
e Pat. 55. H. 3. in dorso.  to do here, though I am not able to say upon what title, unless it were by descent from Beatrix, his mother, whom I conjecture to have been the heir of Craft, (as in Bilton you may see.) Neither can I discern how or when Turvill absolutely quitted his interest in this place; for in 
f Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar.  20 E. 3. Will. de charnels and Oliver de Turvill answered for half a Kts. fee here, which they held of the heirs of Hastings. And yet I find, that in 
g Langt. f. ●. a.  28 E. 1. Will. de charnels wrote himself Dominus de Bedworth; and in 9 E. 2. Henry de Charnels (his father) is solely certified 
h Nom. vil.  to be Lord thereof. Wanting therefore such light as might guide me in the full discovery of the successive Lords thereof, I have added so much of the descent of both these families, viz. Turvill and charnels, as I have found by Record to have had relation thereunto.  

Will. de Turvill, 20 H. 2 & 1 Joh. 

Simon de Turvill, 20 H 3. 


i Claus. 53. H. 3. m. 8.  Will. de Turvill, 53 H. 3. 


k Langt. f. 6. a.  Magister Philippus de Turvill, rector Eccls. de Bedworth, 28 E. 1.  

l Esc. 23. E. ●. ●. 1st.  Rob. de Turvile, 23 E. 1. 

Oliverus de Turvile, 20 E. 3. 


n Rot. F. 34. H. 3. m. 2.  Beatrix, relicta, 34 H. 3.- 
m Rot. F. 34. H. 3. m. 2.  Will. de Charnels, 


o Pat. 55. H. ●. in dorso.  Will. de Charnels, 55 H. 3. 


p Reg. Pr. ●. Joh. Jerus. ●n bibl. Cotton. f. 137. b.  Nich. de Charnels, miles, Dom. de Bilton, 28 E. 1.  

q Reg. Pr. ●. Joh. Jerus. ●n bibl. Cotton. f. 137. b.  wil de Charnels, Dom. de Bedworth, 28 E. 1. miles 31 E. 1. 

Henr. de Charnels, D. de Bedworth, 9 E. 2. 


r Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lic●.  Will. de Charnels, de Bedw. miles, 23 E. 3. 


s Esc. 6 R. 2. n. 170.  joh. Charnels, de Bedworth, 6 R. 2. Eliz. relicta, ● H. 4.                       
Of these, john Charnels was the last (for aught I have seen) that had it; but of that family so possessed thereof, or of the Turviles, have I not seen any thing very memorable, other than the founding of a Chantry 
t Pat. 6 E. 3. p. 1. m. 22.  in this Church, at the Altar of our blessed Lady, by Philip de Turvile, the Parson here presented in 28 E. 1. as his Institution manifesteth. Which was performed in 6 E. 3. and endowed with a good proportion of land, some lying in Eccleshale, but the greatest part in Bedworth, the ordination 
u North. vol. 2. p. 65. b.  thereof being made by Rog. Northburgh B. of cou. and Lich. 5 Id. julii, an. 1332. (the same sixth year of E. 3.) whereby it also appears, that the said Philip 
w North. vol. 2. p. 65. b.  was then a Canon of Lich●.  
In 4 H. 4. there being a Fine 
x Octab. Hill.  levied betwixt Sir Will. de Astley Kt. and others, plaintiffs; and john Attehale, and Jone his wife Deforc. of 24 mess. 5 carucats, and 9 yard land, 46 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture, 32 acres of wood and 12 marks 1x s. rent, lying in Bedworth, Astley, Corley, and many other places, with th'advowson of the Church, those lands, with the said advouson, were thereby vested in the said Sir Will. de Astley and his heirs; paying yearly to the said John and Joane, only during the life of Eliz. the widow of john Charnels, x l. sterling, and after her decease xx marks yearly to the same John and Joane, during their two lives, in case they survived her. But in 10 H. 6. it was certified 
y Rot. in Scacc. penès Rem. R. , that john clerk of Coventre Gentleman, and the Lady Margaret Astley, widow to Sir William. Astley before mentioned, held this manor by the service of half a Kts. fee. So that it seems, either the manor passed by virtue of that Fine, or else was granted to the Lord Astley by some other Act: for it appears, that from that time the heirs of Astley were owners of it; and that Regin. Lord Grey of Ruthin (who married the heir female of Astley) leased 
z Ex autog. penès Ric. Newdigate, ar.  the Mannour-house and demesns there for years, in 18 H. 6. As also, that Thomas, the second Marq. Dorset, descended from the said Reginald (as the pedigree in Astley showeth) by his Testament 
a Thawer, Qu. 10.  bequeathed it to Edward, one of his younger sons, for life; assigning 
b Thawer, Qu. 10.  out of it to the poor of his Hospital, which he appointed to be founded at Astley, their stipends and liveries; but the inheritance remained to his heir: and so, eschaeting to the Crown, by attainder of Henry D. of Suff. (as in Astley is manifested) was in 2 Eliz. granted 
c Pat. 2. Eliz p. 3.  unto ..... Gerard and others, to hold in Capite. Howbeit afterwards, viz. in 44 Eliz. to 
d Pat. 44. Eliz. p. 25.  Clement Fisher Esq and his heirs, together with the mines of Coal, and advouson of the Rectory. But touching the succession of the other manors, lying within the precincts of this Parish, I can say little, and therefore shall pass them by.  
The Church (dedicated to S. .......) in the year 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
f Cod. MS in Scac.  at viij marks; but in 
g MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 38. b.  26 H. 8. at x l. iii s. x d. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Will. de Charnels, dom. de Bedworth. 

Langt. f. 6. a.  Magr. Phil. de Turvill, 1300.  Henr. de Charnels. 

Ib. f. 35. a.  joh. Popard, 4 Non. julii, 1309.  Will. Charnels. 

Northb. f. 24. b.  Hug. de Stoke, Diac. 4 Non. junii, 1331.  Will. Charnels, miles. 

Ib. f. 50. a.  joh. de Greneburgh, Pbr. 6 Kal. Sept. 1349.  Margareta Charnels, domina de Bedworth. 

Strett. f. 15. b.  Henr. Hud, Pbr. 7 Id. Febr. 1366.  Margareta Charnels, domina de Bedworth. 

Ib. f. 17. a.  Will. de Ashton, Pbr. Non. Maii, 1368.  Margareta Charnels, domina de Bedworth. 

Ib. b.  Ric. Waltham, 3 Id. Maii, 1369.  Margareta Charnels, domina de Bedworth. 

Ib. f. 19 a.  joh. le Hay, Id. junii, 1370.  joh. Charnels, domicellus. 

Sk. f. 13. a.  joh. Lavender, Pbr. 11 Oct. 1397.  joh. Charnels, domicellus. 

Burgh. f. 8. a.  joh. Othehull, Pbr. 7 Sept. 1400.  Dom. Margareta de Astley. 

Heyw. f. 6. a.  Tho. Belgrave, Pbr. 8 Oct. 1431.  D. Regin. Grey. 

Ib. f. 37. a.  Will. Bele, Pbr. 14 jan. 1438.  D. Johanna Grey. 

Ib. f. 43. a.  Rog. Webster, 5 Novemb. 1445.  D. Eliz. domina Ferrer de Groby. 

Bowl. f. 27. a.  Rog. Creke, Pbr. 1 julii, 1458.  D. Arth. Plantagenet, jure Eliz. ux. suae Vicecomitissae de L'isle. 

Bl. f. 8. b.  D. Samson Webbe, Cap. 8 junii, 1520.  Henr. Marchio Dorset. 

Scr. & P. f. 1●. b.  D. Rob. Cowper, Cap. 16. Nou. 1542.  Henr. Marchio Dorset. 

Samps. f. 40. b.  D. Edw. Bromley, Cap. 11. Sept. 1543.  Will. Sanders, gen. 

Bentham bund. F.  Ric. Palmer, Cler. 20 Apr. 1569.  D. Regina. 

Samps. & ●. f. 53. a.  Ric. Brisco, Cler. 25 Maii, 1569.    

Smercote magna.  
THis hath been of long time a depopulated place, lying, for the most part, if not all, in Bedworth-parish, and in the Conq. Survey 
h doomsday lib.  is joined with soul (now called Soule-end in Astley parish) the E. of Mellent then possessing them both, which are certified to contain one hide, having woods of a mile in length, and half as much in breadth. In that Record 
i Ib.  they are written Smerecote and Soulege, and valued at 5 s. having been the freehold of one Sexi in Edw. the Conf. days. After which, till H. 3. time, have not I seen any more thereof; but then did Roger de Craft bring an Assize 
k Pat. 55. H. 3. in dorso.  against Will. de charnels and others for common of pasture and certain lands lying here, and in Bedworth. And in 13 E. 1. Will. le Boteler of Werington had a grant 
l Cart. 13. E. 1. in dorso, n. 8.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands lying in Eccleshale, Folkeshull, and this place. Which said Charter was exemplified 
m Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 2.  by Sir Tho. Boteler Kt. in 15 H. 7.  
But the substance of both these Smercotes did, as it seems, belong to the Hospital of S. john Bapt. in Coventre, whereof I shall treat in its due place; and after the dissolution thereof, was past 
n Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 2. , with divers other lands of that kind, to john Hales Gentleman, and his heirs, in 37 H. 8. from whom it divolved to Charles Hales, late of Newland Esq descended from a younger brother to the said John.  
Following the stream of Sow, it leads me next into the precincts of Coventre, now a County of itself, but originally part of this Hundred, whereof, taking my leave for a while, I purpose to observe what memorable places are or have been within that city's liberties; all which by the guidance of this torrent, together with Shirburne, that passeth through the Eastern part thereof, I shall, without much thwarting my resolved method, industriously perform.   

Hawksbury.  
ON the East-side of this Brook lieth Hawksbury in the Parish of Sow; which anciently belonging to the Priory of Coventre, had the reputation 
o Reg. de Coventre, f. 58. a.  of a manor, the rent or ferm whereof, in 26 H. 8. was certified 
p MS penès S. Archer, eq. aur. f. 25. b.  to be C s. Upon the dissolution of which Monastery, it was, in 34 H. 8. granted 
q Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 5.  out of the Crown, by the name of the manor, message, and Ferm of Hawksbury, and Hawksbury-grove, to the Mayor, bailiffs, and Commonalty of the City of Coventre, and their successors, who are still owners thereof.   

Ansty.  
IN the furthest nook of Coventre liberties, North-eastwards, stands Ansty; which before the Norman invasion, being part of the possessions that God●va, wife to Earl Leofrike, had, was after the Conquest, in the K. possession, and let 
r doomsday lib.  out to ferm at the time of the general Survey unto one Nicholas; but the number of hides which it then particularly contained, cannot be known, in regard Folkshill and it are there joined together, which were then certified to be ix hides, and valued at xii l. In that Record 
s Ibid.  it is written Anestie, which differs nothing in effect from the present name: but the original thereof was Heanstige, (as I think) which, for easiness of pronunciation, is thus turned to Anstie: for being so, it is significant as to the situation, hean in the Saxon high, and stige a pathway.  
That these lands which belonged to the said Countess, came afterwards to the Earls of Chester, I shall in Coventre declare at large: but the first particular person that I find possessed thereof (and by grant without doubt from one of those Earls) was Roger 
t Rot. P. 30 H. 2  the Burchervill, or Buschervill, in 30 H. 2. it being then held 
u Rot. P. 30 H. 2  by him for half a Kts. fee. This Rog. de Buschervill gave 
w Reg. de Cumb● f. 58. b.  some lands lying here, to the Monks of comb: so also 
x Reg. de Cumb● f. 58. b.  did one Henry de Buschervill; by a daughter and heir of which family it divolved to Ireys, as the descent here inserted doth show, Thomas le Ireys in 27 H. 3. being certified 
y Claus. 27. H. 3. m. 2.  to hold it by half a Kts. fee.  


a Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Tho. Fitz-Lucian, Baro de Donnore in Ultonia, infra reg. Hib.- 
b Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Agnes de Boschervill, D. de Ansty 


c Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Galf. le Ireys, miles.- 
d Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Johanna de Charnels. 


s Rot. F. 16. E. 2. m. 22.  Rog. de Culy, 16 E. 2. 


t Claus. 8. R. 2. m. 17.  Tho. de Culy, ob. 8 R. 2. 


u Rot. penès Cam. Scacc. in baga de diversis Inq.  Joh. de Culy, ob. s. p.  

w Esc. 8. R. 2. n. 13.  Eliz. ux. Joh. Stanhop de Rampton, 8 R. 2 


x Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 28.  Ric. Stanhope miles, ob. 14 H. 6.      

k Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Joh. de Culy, mil. 11 E. 3.- 
l Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Thomasina filia & cohaeres. 


o Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Hugo de Culy, ob. s. p.  

p Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Rogerus.    

m Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Hugo de Culy defunctus 11 E. 3. 


q Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Rog. de Culy miles, ob. s. p. 33 E. 3.- 
r Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Margeria soror Tho. de Erdeswike, ob. 6 R. 2.- 
z Claus. 8. R. 2. m. 17.  joh. Deincourt de Blankney, 2. maritus. 


* Esc. 17. R. 2. n. 17.  Rog. Deincourt fill. & haeres, aet. 15.17 R. 2.        

e Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Henr. le Ireys.- 
f Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Oliva Mandevill, de Hib. 


n Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Matilda.    

g Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Guliel. Prior de Coventre.  

h Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Galfr. canon. de Kenilworth.  

i Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  Ric. Rector Eccls. de Draneston in Com. Glouc.  

y Ex autog. penès Ant. Brabzon eq. aur.  Thomas, D. tertiae partis de Pakinton parva, 16 E. 2.       
Which half Kts. fee (inter alia) did belong to Hugh de Albany E. of Arundel, then newly deceased, as part of the inheritance belonging to Mabel his mother, one of the sisters and coheirs ●o Ranulph E. of Chester, as in Coventre is showed.  
This Thomas le Ireys was made 
a Claus. 37. H. 3. m. 7.  the K. Eschaetor in Warwicksh. 26 junii, 37 H. 3. and had issue Geffrey; who, being a Knight 
b Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich. , bore for his Arms 
c Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Azure, upon a fesse arg. 3 escalops, with a bend gules. To whom succeeded Henry, who, in 
d Ex coll. H. Ferrer.  17 E. 2. was ranked in the number of those Knights and Esquires of this County that were then certified into the Chancery: but leaving no issue male, this manor, by Maud 
e Ex coll. H. Ferrer. , one of his daughters and heirs, came to the family of Culy; and so, ere long, descended to Eliz. the wife of john Stanhop, as cousin 
f Esc. 8. R. 2. n. 13.  and heir to Sir Rog. de Culy. Which Eliz. released 
g Claus. 8. R. 2. m. 17.  all her right therein to john Deincourt of Blankney, husband of Margery, sometime wife to Sir Rog. Culy, mentioned in the pedigree. But this title so obtained by Sir john Deincourt, did not long hold firm; forasmuch as the said Eliz. had joined with the before specified john Stanhop, her husband, in levying a Fine of this and other manors in Nottinghamsh. and Leicestersh. T. Pasch. 3 R. 2. by which it was conveyed 
h Plac. coram Rege T. Pasch. 3. H. 4. Rot. 51. Warr. Staff. etc.  to Ralph Adderley and his heirs: so that, in 3 H. 4. Ralph, son and heir to the said Ralph, recovered 
i Plac. coram Rege T. Pasch. 3. H. 4. Rot. 51. Warr. Staff. etc.  it by a Judgement in the Court of K. Bench: which Judgement being questioned as erroneous by Rog. Deincourt, son and heir to the said Sir John, in the Parl. of 5 H. 4. a Writ 
k Rot. Part. 5. H. 4. n. 40.  of Scire facias was granted to inquire thereof.  
The particulars of what was done therein, I have not found: but it seems the same Roger prevailed; for it appears, that in 8 H. 4. by his deed 
l Claus. 8. H. 4. in dorso, m. 31.  of Release, dated ult. Nou. he quitted all his title therein to Sir Ric. Stanhop Kt. son to the before specified John and Eliz. which Sir Ric. died 
m Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 28.  seized thereof 14 H. 6. leaving John his Grandchild, his cousin, and next heir. To whose Grandchild, viz. Sir Edw. Stanhop Kt. K. H. 7. by his Letters Pat. dated 22 of his reign, released 
n Pat. 22. H. 2. p. 2.  all his right therein. Which Sir Edw. for the sum of 352 l. sold 
o Claus. 22. H. 7. p. 1. & p. 2. m. 33.  the same to George E. of Shrewsbury, 23 Dec. 22 H. 7. but further than this can I not trace it.  
The chapel here, with all the tithes, etc. thereunto belonging, was restored 
p Regist. P●. de Coventre. f. 76. a.  to the Monks of Coventre, as their right, by Ranulph Earl of Chester in H. 1. time, it being then built 
q Ib. f. 75. b.  for the advantage of poor people, as Wykin, Alles●ey, and Shilton were: and being appropriated 
r Rot. Rog. Molend. m. 4.  thereto by R. Molend, B. of Coventre, in anno 1260. (44 H. 3.) had no Vicar endowed; but the Prior of cou. found 
s MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 28. a.  a curate removable at pleasure, unto whom he allowed 
t MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 28. a.  of the small tithes to the value of C s. per annum.   

Exhall.  
I Now come to the other side of Sow, upon which I first meet with Exhall, whereof there is nothing at all recorded in the Conq. Survey, it being then involved with Folkeshull, as 'tis most probable; which, with Ansty, is certified to contain a greater number of hides than otherwise ('tis like) they would of themselves have been rated at. The first mention I find of this place, is in that Charter 
u Cart. 22. E. 3. n. ●. per Inspex.  of Ran. E. of Chester (in K. Stephen's time) whereby he granted to the Monks of Coventre a certain portion of his waist, lying here, and in Keresley, by estimation 80 acres, in exchange for one Cart of those two that E. Ranulph his Grandfather allowed to the said Monks for fetching of fuel, etc. out of his woods belonging to Coventre. By which grant it appears, that this was of the possessions belonging to the Countess Godeva (of whom in Coventre I shall speak) and came to the Earls of Chester, as the rest of those did.  
Touching the name, there is no doubt but that it was originally occasioned from some ancient inhabitant there; Acca perhaps, for that was in old time an appellation much used. But who it was that the E. of Chester first enfeofft hereof, I could never directly find: howbeit by circumstances I do conceive it to have been Mauritius le Butiller; for in 27 H. 3. the heir of the said Maurice was certified 
w Clau●. 27 H. 3. m. 2.  to hold half a Kts. fee in this place, belonging to the heirs of the said Earl, and held 
x Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  of them as of their manor of Coventre. Which family of these Botillers had their chief seat at Werington in Lancash. as the Charter 
y Cart. 13. E. 1. in dorso, m. 8.  of Free-warren, 13 E. 1. granted to Will. le Botiller in all his demesn lands there and here, manifesteth; and continued possessed of this manor until 26 H. 8. that Sir Tho. Butler, of Werington abovesaid Kt. past 
z F. leva●. T. Pasch. 26 H. 8.  it to julinus Nethermyll, an Alderman of Coventre; whose great Grandchild, john Nethermyll, sold it to Sir john Garret, Alderman 
a Visi●at. 〈◊〉. W●rw. 1619. in o●ficio Armorum.  of London, in our memory.  
The Church, being originally but a chapel belonging 
b Reg. P●. de Coventre, f. 76. a.  to the Conventual Church in Coventre, was in an. 1260. (44 H. 3.) appropriated 
c Rot. R. Molend, m. 4.  thereunto by R. Molend, B. of cou. and Lich. and had 
d MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 28. a.  afterward a curate serving therein, but removable at the will of the Prior; who, in 26 H. 8. received in small tithes to the value of C s. for his stipend.   

Newland.  
THis, being in the parish of Exhall, but anciently an out-wood 
e MS in Scacc.  belonging to Coventre, pertained to the Prior and Covent of that place; and had its name originally from the new enclosure, as the appropriation 
f Rot. R. Molend. m. 4.  of it to the said Monastery in 44 H. 3. manifesteth. After which, in time, it came to be reputed a 
g Rot. Pr. de cou. f. 12. a.  manor; and, containing 
h Rot. Pr. de cou. f. 12. a.  270 acres, viz. in woods, pasture, and waste, at 25 foot to the perch, was, in 6 E. 3. imparkt 
i Pat. 6 E. ●. p. 3. m. 16. , and continued to the Monks of Coventre till the dissolution of that Religious House: but afterwards, viz. in 26 H. 8. the House being then in the possession of Mich. Gameswell, was granted 
k Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 13.  out of the Crown to john Wade and Tho. Gregory. Which Mich. in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. purchased 
l Pat. 5 & 4 Ph. & M. p. 10.  the rest, by the name of the manor of Newland, alias Newland-park: and in 1 Eliz. past 
m Pat. ●. Eliz. p. 10.  it to Steph. Hales (son of Tho. Hales, sometime an Alderman of Canterbury, but of the ancient family of Hales of Hales-place in Kent, as their descent showeth.) Which Stephen died 
n Esc. 16. Eliz.  seized thereof 27 Martii, 16 Eliz. leaving Charles his son and heir then of full age, for his eminent knowledge in the Laws, afterwards made one of the K. council at York: from whom is descended Stephen Hales (his great Grandchild) the present owner thereof, an. 1640.   

Folkeshull.  
FOllowing the stream of Sow, I come next to Folkeshull; which in the Conq. Survey 
o doomsday lib.  is joined with Anstie (as I have already showed) and certified to be part of the lands that the Countess Godeva held; in which Record 
p doomsday lib.  it is written Focheswelle: but the next mention I find thereof is in that Charter 
q Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  of Ranulph E. of Chester (in K. Steph. time) where he acknowledges (inter alia) the chapel of Folkeshull to belong to the Monks of Coventre, in right of their Conventual Church, whereof it was originally a member, and thereupon restored to them. After which, have not I met with any thing of it worth observation till H. 3. time, that Rog. Montalt and Cecilie his wife, in that notable grant 
r Ib.  by them made, of the whole manor of Coventre to the before specified Monks, amongst the services of sundry persons excepted out of the said gift, do in particular reserve the homage and service of Vitalis de Folkeshull, Will. le Rotiller, and james de Audelegh in Folkeshull. Which Cecilie was one of the sisters and coheirs to Hugh de Albany E. of Arundel, son of Mabel one of the sisters and heirs of Ranulph Blondevill E. of Chester, as in Coventre shall be manifested. But the particular extent of what each of those persons held here of the said Roger and Cecilie, can I not exactly point out: howbeit, in that part which Will. le Botiler held, he had Free-warren 
s Cart. 13. E. 1. n. 8. in dorso.  granted to him and his heirs in 13 E. 1.  
Neither do I know how the family of Boys came to have an interest here; but that they had, may seem by the entail 
t F. levat. xv. Mich. 21 E. 1.  which Will. de Boys made of it, with divers other manors, upon Will. lafoy Zouch and Maud his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies, in 21 E. 1. which Maud was heir general to the said W. de Boys, as in Weston I have showed. And yet I find, that Milicent de Montalt (one of the daughters and coheirs to George de Cantilupe, and wife of Eudo la Zouch) died 
u Esc. 27. E. 1. n. 50.  seized of this Hamlet (for so the Inquis. calls it) in 27 E. 1. leaving Will. her son and heir, than 22 years of age; which, by that Record, was then certified to be held of Rob. de Montalt by the service of x s. 1 d. per ann. So that by both these authorities it appears, that Zouch had it; and I think there is no doubt to be made, but that his title grew by the same Maud: for, besides the above recited entail, the Charter 
w Cart. 7. E. 2. n. 27.  of Free-warren here granted in 7 E. 2. to the said Will. is also jointly to her, and that together with the other manors of her inheritance.  
But it seems the Monks of Coventre had a large share in this Village, notwithstanding the interest appertaining to Zouch; for in 9 E. 2. the Prior of Coventre was certified 
x Nom. vill.  to be Lord thereof. I shall not need to cite authorities to prove, that the inheritance of what Zouch had here continued long to his posterity, in regard that the same, which I have vouched in Weston, do show no less; yet when it passed from that family, have I not seen, nor to whom: but the next 
y Ex autog. penès Ric. Hopkins, ar.  possessor of this manor that I meet with, was Will. Stansfeild, who had it in 18 E. 4. and so likewise the greatest part of H. 7. reign: and after him 
z Ex autog. penès Ric. Hopkins, ar.  Rob. Stoke Esq (son and heir of Tho. Stoke) in 14 H. 8. from whom it descended to 
a Ex autog. penès Ric. Hopkins, ar.  Will. Stoke, temp. E. 6. But the next and last mention that I find of it, is, that William Willoughby Esq died 
b Esc. 30. Eliz.  seized thereof 30 Eliz. leaving Gilbert his son and heir 27 years of age: from whom it came, about the beginning of King James his reign, to one Tho. Cotton de Com. Midd. Esq and from him by mean conveyance to Ric. Hopkins Esq the present owner thereof.  
As for that which the Monks of Coventre had here, it was after the dissolution of that Monastery granted out of the Crown by parcels, and at several times to sundry persons, whereof 'tis not worth while to make recital.  
The chapel appropriate 
c Rot. R. Molend, m. 4.  to the Pr. of Coventre by R. Molend B. of cou. and Lich. in 44 H. 3. had 
d Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 22. a.  anciently a curate removable at the will of the Prior, unto whom belonged for his Salary, the small tithes and oblations, with the tithe of faggots and hay, and all dead mortuaries, it being then reputed for a member of St. Mich. Church in Coventre. But in 26 H. 8. the stipendiary serving therein, had 
e M S penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 28. a.  only so much of the small tithes as were rated at C s. per annum.   

Henly.  
THis is in the parish of Folkshull, and had its name, at first, from the rising ground near which it stood, hean in our old English signifying high: but of what extent it was anciently, can I say but little; for now there is no more left of it than the Mill; which, being still called Henley●mill, preserveth the memorial of its name, otherwise there would be no badge thereof.  
The first mention I find of it, is in 34 E. 3. where Sir Rob. Gresley Kt. and Elen his wife, granted 
f Ex autog. penès Car. Smyth, eq. aur.  it by the name of the manor of Henly ●uxta Coventre, which then extended into Folkshull, Weston, and Sow, unto Sir Baldwin Frevill, Kt. and Dame Ida his wife, and to the heirs of the said Sir Baldw. which Sir B. had other manors and lands of good value near at hand; and therefore, perhaps, this falling out to be depopulated, was afterwards involved with some of them; for I find not when or how it ever past by particular name out of the line of Frevill. But the Monks of Coventre had 
g Ex Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 23. b. 24. a. & 118. a. usque 120.  something here; of which, being of no great moment, I shall omit further to speak..   

Tackley.  
ON the North-east side of this brook is Tackley, a place long since depopulated; so that there is not at this time any memory thereof by the vulgar, other than certain grounds called Fackley in the parish of Folkshull. But the first and chief mention that I find thereof, is in that grant 
h Ib. f. 77. a  made by Rog. de Montalt & Cecily his wife, to the Monks of Coventre, of the whole manor of cou. in H. 3. time; in which, amongst certain exceptions there made, he reserves to himself and his heirs the homage and services of john le Pover and Alex. Deyvil, in Tackele. Now, as to the extent of these services, they were, it seems, for a whole Kts. fee; for no less doth the Inq. taken 3 E. 1. after the death of Rob. de Montalt testify; and that Urian de S. Pere then held the one half thereof, and Will. D'Umvill the other: but after that time I have not seen a word more in Record of this place.   

Wykin.  
A Little below lies Wykin, anciently written Wike, and Wickey, signifying in our old English, the reach or bend of a river, and therefore very applicable to this place: but in the Conq. Survey there is no mention of it; whence I conclude, that it was then involved with Coventre, or Folkshull: for it is evident enough, that the E. of Chester enjoyed it with the rest of those lands that belonged to the Countess Godeva, E. Ranulph (the first) restoring 
i Ib. f. 76. a.  to the Monks of cou. the chapel here, as their right, being a member of their Conventual Church.  
Whether Walter Briton, who lived in H. 2. time, was enfeofft hereof by one of those Earls, I am not sure: but I find, that Alice his widow, for the health of the soul of the said Walter, as also of her father and mother, and of her own soul, gave 
k Regist. de Cumba, f. 50. a.  to the Monks of Combe the Mill of this Village, standing towards Sow, with a mess. lying near the same; which grant was confirmed by james le Bret, her son. Yet was it not long that the Monks retained this Mill; for Steph. de Segrave (than Lord of Caludon) had a grant 
l Ib. b.  thereof from them to himself and his heirs, in consideration of a pound weight of white Incense to be yearly paid to the Monastery of comb, at Easter. But the first whom I certainly find to be possessed of this manor, was Walter de Langley; unto which Walter with Alice his wife, K. H. 3. in 41 of his reign, granted a Charter 
m Cart. 41. E. 3. m. 9  of Free-warren here: the homage and service of which W. for his lands here in Wykin, did Rog. de Montalt and Cecily his wife reserve 
n Cart. 2●. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  to them and their heirs. when they passed away the manor of Coventre to the Monks: which service was the 8 part of a Kts. fee, as by sundry Records 
o Rot. F. 18. H. 3. m. 11 Testa de Nevil.  appeareth.  
This Walter, in 7 E. 1. held 
p Inq. per H. Nottingham, etc. f. 45. a.  1. carucat of land and a Water-mill here, in demesn, and then also had 18. servants holding 5 yard land and 2 acres at will, performing divers servile labours for the same; and likewise Assize of Bread and Beer in this place. At that time had 
q Ib. b.  also Nich. de Segrave 1 car. of land and a Water-mill in demesn, here, with 2 crofts, which certain Freeholders held. But the manor continued in the family of Langley, as long as the Male line lasted; viz. till E. 3. time (as I shall demonstrate when I come to Pinley, their principal seat) and then, viz. in 40 E. 3. Sir john Trillow (the younger) Kt. and Joan his wife, Daughter 
r Pat. 47. E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  and heir of Geffrey de Langley, granted 
s F. levat. Oct. Mich: 40 E. 3.  it to Sir Baldw. Frevill Kt. and his Heirs: to whom also, for better confirmation of his title, Sir Peter Careswell Kt. Son and Heir to Sir Will. Careswell, by his deed 
t Claus. 46. E. 3. in dorso, m. 28.  bearing date the Monday next after the Nativ. of our Lord, 45 E. 3. released all his right in the same; which, it seems was an estate for life, and possibility of the inheritance: For I find, that in 4 E. 3. Will. Careswel and marry his wife, Mother to the last G. de Langley, procured Tho. de Langley a Priest (who was Heir Male of the family) to levy a Fine 
u F. de divers. Come. levat. xv. P. ●. E. 3.  of this and other manors, whereby they were settled on the said Will. and Mary for their lives, the remainder to Geffrey the Son of Geffrey de Langley and the Heirs of his Body; and for want of such issue to the right Heirs of the said W. de Careswell: And that upon the death of Baldwyn, Son and Heir to the before specified Sir B. his 3. Sisters became 
w Esc. 8. H. 5. n. 79.  his Heirs (as in Tamworth I shall show) whereupon this manor divolved to 
Ex. au●og penès joh. Fer●ers ar.  Margaret, the second of those coheirs, first married to Sir Hugh Willoughby Kt. and afterwards to Sir Ric. Bingham one of the Justices of the Common Pleas: which Marg. died seized 
Esc. 8. H. 7.  thereof 8. Jan. 8 H. 7. leaving her grandchild Sir Henry Willoughby Kt. Son of Rob. Son of her the said Marg. and Sir Hugh, her cousin and next Heir than 30. years of age; From whom descended Sir Francis Willoughby late of Middleton Kt. who, by his deed 
z Ex. autog. penès R. Green Gen.  bearing date 24. Maii 38. Eliz. sold it to Ric. Green, Father of Richard the present owner thereof an. 1640.  
The chapel, here, was built 
a Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 75. b.  and dedicated in H. 1. time, at the instance of Ran. E. of Chester; Rog. de Clinton then B. of cou. consenting thereto for the advantage of poor people in times of Hospitality, the burial of the Inhabitants being reserved to the Mother Church of Coventre, unto which all the Tithes belonging were appropriate 
b Rot. R. Molend, m. 4.  by R. Molend B. of cou. and Lich. an. 1260. (44 H. 3.) the Monks of that House appointing a Priest to celebrate Divine Service three Days in the week, besides the chief festivals, for which he anciently received all living mortuaries, Alterage, tithes of Wool and Lamb, with other small tithes for his Salary; and held the 4. part of a yard land in Wykin, belonging to the said chapel, at the will of the Prior; which small tithes in 26 H. 8. were rated at C. s. per an.   

Caludon.  
OF this place there is no mention in the Conq. Survey; nor in any other Record of a long time after, that I could ever yet see; nevertheless the name is much more ancient, being made up of a British and Saxon word (as I guess) the first part viz. Callod signifying Moss, and the later Dune or Don, an ascending ground, in respect that the surface of the hill, near which it is seated, is of a mossy condition.  
That it was originally a Member of Coventre and involved therewith, as also possessed by the E. of Chester, need not to be doubted; forasmuch as 'tis apparent, 
c Ab exempl. vet. M S. penès H. Ferrer ar.  that Ranulph, the last, gave it to Stephen de Segrave and his Heirs, to hold by the service of a sore-Sparha●k, yearly: And that Rog. de Montalt and Cecily his wife, when they passed 
d F. levat. 3 Septim. M. 34. H. 7.  all their right in Coventre to the Monks, made particular exception of the homage and service of Gilb. de Segrave and his Heirs for what he held of them here. In the family of which Segrave it continued whilst the Male line lasted; and afterwards came to Mowbray by Marriage of the Heir Female; and by the like means to Berkley. But because these great persons (for the most of them were Barons of this Realm, and the rest of a superior rank) had not here their principal residence, I shall balk the story of them, further than what immediately concerns this place.  
Of the before specified Gilb. de Segrave I find, that he bore 
e Ex autog. penès Edw. Raleigh eq. au●.  for his arms three garbs with a label of five points; perhaps in respect of the relation he had to the E. of Chester in the tenure of this Lordship. And that Nich. (his Son) as Lord of this place, in 7 E. 1. was certified 
f Inq. per H. Not●. etc. f. 45. a.  to hold here 2. car. of land, a Park containing 20. Acres, a Pool called Franchehay and 2. Water mills; having only one Freeholder called john de la Hay, who held 3. Acres of land for 3. s. Rent. Homage and Suit of Court. After which, viz. in 27 E. 1. he obtained a Charter 
g Cart. 20 E. 1. n. 17.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here. To whom succeeded. john de Segrave his Son and Heir; who in 33 E. 1. had licence 
h Pat. 33. E. 1. p. 1. m. 18.  to fortify his House, here, with a Moat, and to wall and embattle it with Lime and Stone; and so strengthened to hold it to himself and his Heirs. After which time, 'tis very like, that he and his descendants, whilst the Male line lasted, made it sometimes their seat: for it is evident, 
i Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 3.  that in 13 E. 3. John his Grandchild had summons, amongst the rest of our Warwicksh. Kts. to be in readiness, sufficiently furnished with Horse and arms, on the Feast day of St. Laurence to attend the K. into France. Which last mentioned John leaving issue Eliz. his Daughter and Heir, wedded to john de Mowbray of Axholme in Lincolnsh. (a great Baron) this Lordship, inter alia, divolv'd to that Family.  
Hence it was, that Tho. Mowbray D. of Norff. (son to the said John and Eliz.) being accused 
k Th. Wals. p. 392. n. 30.  by the D. of Hereford for certain words spoken in dishonour of the K. (R. 2.) having challenged the said D. to a duel, appointed at Coventre upon Gosford-green, where lists accordingly were set up, went 
l Holinsh. Cron. p. 494. col. 2.  upon the day assigned, on a Horse barded with Crimson Velvet, embroidered with Lions of Silver and Mulbery-trees: the issue of which business is sufficiently known to all that are but indifferently acquainted with our English History. But after three descents more, was this Lordship by Female issue transferred, as it seems, to john Howard D. of Norff. Son and Heir to Sir Rob. Howard Kt. by Margaret one of the daughters to the before specified Tho. Mowbray: For by certain Depositions 
m Penès joh. Hales ar.  it appeareth, that K. H. 7. immediately after Bosworth-field, where the said John, fight on K. R. 3. part was slain, gave it unto Sir Gilb. Talbot Kt. his near servant, who came in person to take possession thereof: But it was not long that Howard had it; for by a Fine levied 
n Crast. Mart. 10. H. 7.  in 10 H. 7. did Maurice Berkley, Son to Sir james Berkley Kt. and Isabel the other Daughter to the before specified Tho. Mowbray D. of Norff. entail it upon his Heirs Male: for corrobration of whose estate therein, it was afterwards, by partition 
o Rot. Parl. 19 H. 7.  betwixt Howard and him allotted (inter alia) to his share: whence it descended to George Lord Berkley; who by his deed of Bargain and sale, dated 14. Junii 7. Car. sold it to Tho. Morgan of Weston-subt. Wetheley Esq.  
The chapel here, now ruinous, was anciently a Presentative, as the Institutions of the following Incumbents do manifest.  
Patroni 
Incumbentes.  D. joh. de Segrave miles. 

Northb. f. 28. a.  Petrus de Incbarwe Pbr. 6. Cal. Feb. 1334.  D. joh. de Segrave miles. 

Ib. f. 44. a.  Will. de Walys Pbr. 4. Non. Apr. 1346.  D. joh. de Segrave miles. 

Ib. f. 50. a.  Ric. de Overton. Cap. 8. Cal. Sept. 1349.  D. joh. de Segrave miles. 

Ib. f. 54. b.  joh. fill. Rob. de Segrave 13. Kal. Dec. 1351.  D. joh. de Segrave miles. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Rog. de Belgrave 1359.   
Below Caludon, there is not any other place of note situate on the Banks of Sow, within the liberties of Coventre; so that now I must ascend to the head of Shirburn; 
p Saxonicè significat a clear brook.  which beginning above Allesley, being increased with several torrents, passeth through Coventre; and on the verge of that city's Liberties hath its confluence with Sow. The first villages, bordering upon this little Brook, are Allesley and Coundon; both which, heretofore, were Members of Coventre, yet neither of them now are within those bounds (though the later be in the Parish) but do still continue part of Knightlow-Hund. as all that city's liberties heretofore was.   

Allesley.  
OF this there is no particular mention in the Conq. Survey, it being there involved with Coventre, whereof it was then a Member; and of the Parish, as a●●ears by that Licence, 
q Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 75. b.  which R. Clinton B. of cou. temp. H. 1. granted for building of the chapel here, at the request of Ran. E. of Chester, in the behalf of poor people, (as was also then allowed to the inhabitants of Ansty and others whereof I have already spoke) with reservation of Sepulture to the Mother Church. As for the name, I suppose it proceeded from some ancient possessor thereof in the Saxons time; which probably might be Alsi; for that was an appellation then in use.  
When it came first to the family of Hastings, or how, I cannot positively say; yet confident I am, that it was before the Marriage of Henry de Hastings with Ada Daughter to David E. o● Hunt. by Maud the eldest Sister, and one of the Coheirs to Ran. the last E. of Chester of that name; because I find it not assigned to the said Maud amongst the lands and fees, in partition allotted to her: But the first mention thereof that I have met with in Record, is after the death of the said H. de Hastings, in 34 E. 3. it being then 
r Claus. 34. H. 3. m. 2.  in the K. hands by reason of the minority of his Heir, and held of the Crown; as in right of the earldom of Chester; which the K. in 23. of his reign had taken into his own hands, giving satisfaction for the same to the Sisters and Heirs of Ranulph, the last E● of that name. In which 34. year I find, 
s Ib. m. 5.  that one Ralph de Jerdele a eremite had an annuity of three Quarters of Whe●t● allowed him by the K. out of this manor (whereof he had the custody for the reason above expressed:) which yearly allowance the said Heremit had used to receive out of the manor of Jerdele in Northamptonsh.) belonging to the same Henry.  
The next year following did the said H. 
t Ex Regist. de Stonle f. 123.  ●nlarge his Park, here, having obtained 24. Acres of Westwood-wast from Osbert then Abbot of Stoneley to that purpose. And from him it descended to John, his grandchild (as the pedigree in Fillonl●y manifesteth) who in 7. E. 1. was certified 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 20. b. etc.  to hold it of Rog. de Somery (Husband of Nichola one of the Sisters and Coheirs of Hugh de Albany E. of Arundel, son of Will. de Albany, and Mabel his Wife one of the Sisters and Coheirs to Ran. E. of Chester before specified) by the service of one Kt. Fee; which John had then 26. servants here, holding xx. yard land and a half, at will, paying certain Rents, and performing several services in time of Harvest: As also 22. Cottagers holding so many Cottages, at will likewise, paying certain small Rents, and performing the like services; with xi. Freeholders occupying 6. yard land and a half and 17. acres, for several Rents, and suit to his three week's Court: And moreover 40. acres of out-wood, with an ancient Park containing 30. acres; whereof 12. were parcel of the manor of Stoneley, but by what authority enclosed within that Park not then known: And lastly Freewarren and Weyfs within his liberties here, as also Court-Leet, Gallows, Assize of Bread and Beer, for a p●●frey, yearly, payable to the King. All which liberties, with certain other privileges did he claim 
w Rot. de Quo War.  within this manor by Prescription in 13 E. 1. alleging that himself and his ancestors had enjoyed them time out of mind.  
From whom descended john de Hastings E. of Penbroke (his great grandchild, as the pedigree in Fillongley showeth) which Earl entailing 
x Pat. 51 E. 3. m. 29. Claus. 49 E. 3. In dorso.  his lands, as there appeareth (and his issue Male extinguished) this manor (inter alia) came, by force thereof to Sir Will. Beauchamp Kt. second Son to Thomas Beauchamp E. of Warwick; which Will. being afterwards summoned to Parl. as Lord Bergavenny, had issue Richard, whose Daughter and Heir Eliz. brought this Lordship unto the family of Nevil (as in Fillongley is also more fully showed:) In which line it continued till Sir Henry Nevil, late Lord Bergavenny sold it, in our time to Sir Henry Compton Kt. of the Bath, now scil. an. 1640. owner thereof.  
Upon the brow of an hill, in the Park here at Allesley, do appear some ruins of building, which as the Inhabitants say, were of a Castle; but in Record I cannot find, that it was ever so termed.  
That the Church was originally but a chapel belonging to the Priory of Coventre, and the occasion of its building. I have already declared. In 33 H. 3. there were 
y Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 24. a.  certain persons delegated by the B. of cou. and Lich. who, with the consent of the Monks of Coventre, and the then incumbent, presented by the Lord Hastings, did ordain that the said Incumbent and his successors should have of the profits belonging thereto, all oblations, obventions, tithes, and other emoluments; reserving 6. s. 8. d. yearly to the said Church of Coventre in lieu of all burials: and excepting also the tithes of Allesley-Park, and all personal tithes, which were used amongst the oblations to be offered upon Sundays, in regard that the Lord Hastings (being Patron of the Church) had released to the Church of Coventre all his right of common in Coventre and Coundulme, and the Hamlets adjacent; which Ordination bears date on the day of St. Tiburce and Valerian an. M. CCXLIX. (33. H. 3.)  
Patroni. 
Incumbentes.  Edm. Com. Cornub. ratione minoris aet. & custodiae haeredis etc. Henr. de Hastings. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Gaufr. de Stokelle Cler. 1283.  Tho. le Blound miles. 

Northb. f. 20. a.  Sim. de Gaynesburgh accol. 13. Cal. jan. 1326.  Will. de Clinton Co. Hunt. 

Ib. f. 31. b.  joh. Lynie Pbr. 7. Id. Maii 1337.  Will. de Clinton Co. Hunt. 

If. f. ●●. a.  Tho. de Blythe accol. 8. Id. Feb. 1341.  D. Juliana de Hastings Comitissa Hunt. 

If. f. 61. b.  Henr. hunt Cler. 3. Id. Martii 1357.  Com. Penbrok. 

Street. f. 21. b.  Rob, Ferror. Pbr. 4. Kal. Aug. 1373.  D. Rex ratione Dominii de Allesley, post mortem Com. P. in man● sua exist. 

Ib. f. 22. b.  joh. beken Pbr. 4. Id. jan. 1375.  D. Rex ratione Dominii de Allesley, post mortem Com. P. in man● sua exist. 

Ib. f. 23. a.  Will. Reynald Pbr. 7. Kal. Dec. 1376.  D. Johanna de Beauchamp, domina de Bergavenny. 

Heyw. f. 9 a.  Will. Neuport Cler. ult. Martii 1422.  D. Johanna de Beauchamp, domina de Bergavenny. 

Ib. f. 18. a.  Tho. Rishum Cap. 19 Apr. 1426.  Edw. Nevil dominus de Bergav. 

Ib. f. 37. a.  joh. Strangwish Cler. 2. Oct. 1438.  Edw. Nevil dominus de Bergav. 

Bo. f. 10. a.  Will. Loveles Cap. 29. Aug. 1450.  Rob. Di●son gen. ratione conc. H. Nevil. mil. D. de Bergav. 

Samps. & B. f. 8. b.  Tho. steel Cler. 20. Oct. 1554.  Edm. Brode, hac vice, per conc. H. domini de Bergav. 

●●●und. incert.  Phil, Brode in art. Bac. 17. Junii 1569.  Margar. Sanders vidua hac vice; per conc. ejusdem H. D. de Bergav. 

Samps. & B. f. 44. a.  Sam. Sanders Cler. 4. Oct. 1570.    

Coundon.  
THis was originally a Member of Coventre (as I have said) and involved 
b Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 80. b.  therewith in that grant of E. Leofric. made to the Monks, upon the foundation of the Monastery 1 Edw. Conf. though it be not particularly named in his Charter. By the Conq. Survey 
c domesday lib.  it appears. that the proportion belonging to the Monks in Condone (for so it is there written) extended to three virgats of land: as also that the words were three furlongs & 30. perches in length, and 3. furlongs in breadth; all being valued at xx. s. And in the same Survey it is also recorded, that Will. fill. Corbu●ionis (of whom I am to speak in Studley) had one virgat of land, here, at the same time; with woods containing half a mile in length and four furlongs in breadth; all which were then valued at 4. s. but there it is written Condelme: so that, in regard the name at that time is so variously recorded; and altered, out of doubt, by corrupt pronunciation from what it first was, I shall not trouble myself to guests at the Etymology thereof.  
In 41 H. 3. the said Monks of Coventre had (inter alia) Free-warren 
d Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  granted to them in all their deme●● lands here. And, in 44 H. 3. the tithes of this place, amongst other of their manors were appropriated 
e Rot. R. Molend m. 4.  to them, as belonging to Trinity Parish (one of the Churches in that City.) In 53. H. 3. I find, 
f Claus. 53. H. 3. m. 8.  that john Beneth (of Allesley) h●ld the xx. part of a Kts. Fee, here of Henry de Hasting; (Lord of Allesley) which I suppose to be the same that is certified by the Conq. Survey to have been in the hands of Will. fill. Corbucionis before specified: the extent whereof was, in 
g Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 38. b.  7 E. 1. signified to be but half a yard land and two acres, then in the hands of three Freeholders: So that the Monks of Coventre being owners of all the rest, had a yard land thereof in demesn, and nine Freeholders, who held half a Carucat and 12. acres, paying several Rents, doing suit of Court twice a year, and performing certain servile work in Harvest. In this village had the said Monks also a Court-Leet, gallows, with assize of Bread and Beer by the grant 
h Ib.  of K. H. 3. As also 
i Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 3. b.  weyfs, estreys, Felons-goods, and for Heriots the principal vessel; the names 
k Reg. Pr. de. Cou. f. 3. b.  of what they so held in demesn being a certain grove, named Fowlesmore, and a parcel of ground called Priors-field. The greatest part of which lands, together with the tithes, were, after the dissolution of the Monasteries, granted 
l Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 4.  unto Ric. Andrews; Gent. and Leonard Chamberlein Esq. but how they have passed since, is not much material for me to inquire.   

Coventre.  
FOllowing the stream of Shirburn it leads me next into Coventre, still a City of eminent note, yet much short in glory and Riches to what heretofore it hath been, as I shall show anon: but for the original of its name I can give no positive reason; and therefore, whither the first part thereof, viz. Coven was occasioned by some Covent of Religious persons, anciently founded here, as some think; for there was a Monastery of Nuns long before the Priory, as I shall shortly manifest; or whither from this little brook, of which others conceive the true name to be Cune, I will not stand to argue. Sure I am, that the last syllable thereof; viz. Tre is British, and signifieth the same that villa in Latin doth: from whence I conclude, that the first plantation here, hath been of very great antiquity, though when, or by whom made I cannot expect to discover, having so little light of story to guide me through those elder times. And as certain is it, that a great part thereof, and probably the most ancient, stood on the bank without Bishopsgate, northwestward of the City; for no less do the foundations of much building there discovered, and a place yet called S. Nicholas-Church-yard, testify.  
But touching that Monastery of Nuns, all that I find 
m Chron. M S. joh. Rous in Bibls. Cotton p. 120.  is no more but this; viz. that in the year of Christ 1016. Canutus K. of Denmark, and that infamous traitor Edricus invading Mercia with an Army, burnt and wasted divers towns in Warwicksh. at which time the said House of Nuns, whereof St. Osburg a Holy Virgin had been sometime Abbess, was destroyed. What this Osburg was (I mean for her parentage) or when she lived I have not seen: for john Capgrave, a learned man, and diligent searcher after our English Saints, makes no mention of her: I shall therefore descend to K. Edw. the Conf. time; about the beginning whereof I find, 
n Ib. p. 121  that the Noble Leofrick Earl of Mercia founded a goodly Monastery for Monks in the place, where the other stood; which Monastery was the chief occasion of all the succeeding wealth and honour that accrued to Coventre, as I shall sufficiently demonstrate, when I come to treat in particular thereof; for of its beginning, growth, riches, greatness, honour, and dissolution I purpose to speak at large; and therefore referring my discourse concerning the same, and all other the Religious Houses, Churches, etc. here, to their proper place, I will take notice of what I find otherwise memorable touching this City. And because this great Earl and his Countess were the most eminent Benefactors that ever it had, I shall here make a brief Narrative of them, so far at least as they had any relation to this place.  
The first of his Progenitors, concerning whom I have any historical authority, was Leofrik Earl of Chester 
o Engulf f. 507. a. n. 30. R. Hou. f. 25●. a.  in the time of Ethelbald K. of Mercia, about 900. years ago; whose descendants to this our Leofrik, the pedigree, which in this discourse I have inserted, doth succinctly point out. As to the time of his advancement unto the Earldom of Mercia (which contains the most of the Counties in this Midland part of the Realm) I can say nothing. In the days of K. Ethelred he was styled 
p Ingul. f. 507. n. 30. & 40.  Leofricus Comes, at large, which might be of Chester, only by defcent from his ancestors. By K. Canutus he was made 
q Rog. Hou. f. 25. b. n. 20.  Capt. general of his forces: an. 1018. and grew afterwards in high favour 
r Rog. Hou. f. 25. b. n. 20.  with the said K. In the time of Hardi Canutus he was called 
s Ib. f. 251. b. n. 50.  Merciorum Comes: and though that in the beginning of Edw. the Conf. days he is styled 
t W. Malm f. 44. b. n. 40  only Comes Herefordiensium; yet do I conceive that he had that title attributed to him in such sort as Edwin, his grandchild, had of Comes Warwici (as I shall hereafter show) those Counties being included within his Mercian territories.  
That his power was very great in the times wherein he lived, appears by these instances: 
u Hist. M S. H. Knighton in Bibls. Cotton. f. 8. a.  First, that after the death of Cnut, and great debate who should succeed him in the kingdom, he, with the Barons on the North of Thannes, advanced Harold surnamed Harefoot, Son to the said Cnut, unto the Crown. And next, that Hardi Canutus being dead, he was one of the chief that raised 
w Ib. f. 10. a.  K. Edw. called the Confessor, at that time in Normandy) to the regal throne, and afterwards with entire affection defended 
x W. Malm f. 44. b. n. 30.  him from the malice of Earl Godwyn.  
This Leofrik wedded 
y Ingul. f. 507. b.  Godeva, a most beautiful and devout Lady, Sister 
z Ib. f. 519. a. n. 30.  to one Thorold Shiriff of Lincolnsh. in those days, and founder 
a Ib. f. 519. a. n. 30.  of Spalding-Abby: As also of the stock 
b Ib. f. 510. b. n. 10.  and lineage of Thorold Shiriff of that County in the time of Kenulph K. of Mercia. Which Countess Godeva, bearing an extraordinary affection to this place, often and earnestly besought 
c Hist. M S. Joh. Tinemuth. in bibl. Bodl. lib. 18. Cap. 99  her Husband, that for the love of God and the blessed Virgin, he would free it from that grievous servitude whereunto it was subject: but he, rebuking her for importuning him in a matter so inconsistent with his profit, commanded that she should thenceforth forbear to move therein; yet she, out of her womanish pertinacy continued to solicit him, 
Vide M. Westm. in an. 1057.  insomuch that he told her, if she would ride on horseback naked from the one end of the town to the other, in the sight of all the people, he would grant her request. Whereunto she returned, But will you give me leave so to do? And he replying, yes; the noble Lady, upon an appointed day got on horseback naked, with her hair lose, so that it covered all her Body but the Legs, and thus performing the journey returned with joy to her Husband: who thereupon granted to the Inhabitants a Charter of freedom; which immunity I rather conceive to have been a kind of manumission from some such servile tenure, whereby they then held what they had under this great Earl, than only a freedom from all manner of Toll, except Horses, as Knighton 
d f. 13. a.  affirms: In memory whereof the picture of him and his said Lady were set up in a South window of Trinity-Church in this City, about K. R. 2. time, and his right hand holding a Charter with these words written thereon.  
I Luriche for the love of thee  
Do make Coventre Tol-free.  
But besides his foundation and endowment of the Monastery, here, at Coventre before specified, of his proper patrimony, was he a great Benefactor 
e Hist. M S. I. Tinem. ut suprà Regist. de Euesh in Bibls. Cotton. f. 26. a. R. Hou. f. 254. b. n. 50. & 255. a.  to divers other Religious-houses; viz. Leominster in Herefordsh. Wenloc in Shropsh. S. Werburgs, and St. John's in Chester; Worcester and Evesham, both in Worcestersh; to all which he likewise gave divers rich ornaments. To the abbey of Burton super Trent in Staffordsh. he also granted 
f Reg. de Burton penès Will. D. Pager.  a large part of Austrey in this County: and departing 
g R. Hou. f. 254. b. n. 50.  this life in a good old age, at his house in Bromley, 2 Cal. Sept. 1057. (13 Edw. Conf.) was honourably interred 
h R. Hou. f. 254. b. n. 50.  in the Monastery here at Coventre, before mentioned, unto which he bequeathed 
i W. Malm. f. 44. b. n. 40.  it, with a great quantity of Gold and Silver. By some Authors he is called Comes Leicestriae; but 'tis plain, by what I have already cited, that it should be Cestriae.  
And now before I proceed, I have a word more to say of the noble Countess Godeva; which is, that besides her devout advancement of that pious work of his, in founding this magnificent Monastery (for my Author 
k Ingul. f. 507. a. n. 50.  says it was instigante uxore sua Godeva) omnem thesaurum (saith another 
l Ord. vit. p. 511. a. ) eidem Ecclesia contulit, etc. She gave her whole treasure thereto, and sent for skilful Goldsmiths; who, with all the Gold and Silver she had, made Crosses, Images of Saints, and other curious ornaments which she devoutly disposed thereto. Neither did her zeal to God's service and honour rest here; for, over and above all this, she built 
m Regist. Abb. de Eynsham penès. D & Cap. Eccl. Cath. Christi Oxon. f. 10. a  the monastery of Stow near Lincoln, dedicating it to the blessed Virgin; and endowed 
n Regist. Abb. de Eynsham penès. D. & Cap. Eccl. Cath. Christi Oxon. f. 10. a  it with the Lordships of Newark, Flatburgh, and Martinewelle, giving possession of them by a fair jewel, and rich Bracelets curiously wrought, as her Charter imports; whereunto were witnesses K. Edw. the Conf. himself, Aldred Archb. of York, Wlfwi B. of Dorchester, E. Leofrik, her Husband, with divers more great Earls and others.  
But I am not certain of the time when she died; neither do the particular of all the lands, which the Earl her Husband and she had, any where appear, inasmuch as there are but part of them pointed at in Domesday-Book. Those in this County, which that Record mentions to have been held by her in Edw. the Conf. time, were Coventre, Alspath, Atherston, Hartshill and Ansley, Kinesbury, Ansty and Folkshull, Salford and Bickmersh. all which, except the two last, were fermed of the Conq. by one Nicholas, at the time of his general 
o doomsday lib.  Survey. And of these, Coventre was certified 
p Ib.  to contain 5. hides, there being then a Mill, and Woods extending to two miles in length with as much in breadth, all valued at xi. l.  


a Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Leofricus Comes Leicestriae tempore Ethelbaldi Regis Merciorum. 


b Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Algarus primus 


c Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Algarus secundus 


d Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Leofricus secundus 


e Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Leofwinus Comes 


f Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Edwinus occisus per Wallenses.  

g Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Normannus occisus cum Edrico Streona.  

h Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Leofricus Comes Merciorum, fundator Abbatiae Coventre, obiit an. 13. Conf.- 
i Ingul. p. 507. b.  Goditha, soror de Thoroldi vice-E. Comitis Linc. 


k Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Algarus Comes Merciorum, obiit 1059. 


l Ord. vit. p. 511. b.  Algitha, 1. nupta Guitfrido Regi Wall. 2. Haraldo, (fill. Godwini Comitis) Regi Angl.  

m Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Edwinus C. Merc. occisus suorum in●idiis 5 W. C.  

n Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Morkerus Co. Northumb. ob. in carcere 2 W. Rufi.  

o Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Lucia, 1. nupta yvoni Talboys Comiti Andeg. 2 
p Ex vet. M S. ad calcem Flor. wigorn. M S. penès Jac. Archiep. Armach.  Rog. fill. Geroldi cogn. Romara. 


a Plac. de ●anco 10. H. 3. Rot. 1 in dorso Linc.  Gulielmus de Rolmara Comes Linc. temp. H. 1.        

q Plac. coram R. apud Westm. T. Hil. 14. R. 2. Rot. 20. Warr.  Ermenilda- .... 


r Plac. coram R. apud Westm. T. Hil. 14. R. 2. Rot. 20. Warr.  Matilda- .... 


t Plac. coram R. apud Westm. T. Hil. 14. R. 2. Rot. 20. Warr.  Ranulphus cogn. de Bricasard, consobr. Ri. Co. Ce●●. post cujus mortem Comitat. Cestr. adeptus 
u Ord. vit. p. 313. C. & 871. A.  est. 


b Plac. coram Rege ut suprà.  Ranulphus, dictus de Gernoniis, Comes Cestriae 


d Plac. coram Rege ut suprà.  Hugo, cognom. de Kevilioc, Co. Cestriae 


e Plac. coram Rege ut suprà.  Ranulphus cogn. Blundevile, Co. Cestriae; obiit. s. p.  

f Plac. coram Rege ut suprà.  Matilda, ux. Davidis Comitis Angus. Gallovidiae, & Huntend. cujus propars fuit totus Comitatus Cestriae. 


k Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  Ada ux. Henr. de Hastings 


p Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  Henr. de Hastings    

l Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  Isabel ux. Rob. de Brus 


q Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  Rob. de Brus Rex Scotiae    

m Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  Matilda ob. s. p.  

n Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  Margar. ux. Alani de Galloway 


r Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  Dervogil ux. Joh. de Baliolo.  

s Claus. 25. H. 3. m. 1.  Christiana uxor Will. de Fortibus Comitis Albamarliae 25. H. 3.    

o Hist. aurea joh. Tinemuth. M S. in Bibls. Bodl. Cap. 7.  joh. cogn. Scot, Co. Cestr. qui dedit proparté suam Regi H. 3. & ob. s. p.    

g Plac. coram Rege ut suprà.  Mabilia ux. Will. de Albincio Comitis Arundeliae 


t Math. P. p. 313. l. 17.  Will. Co. Arund. ob. s. p.  

u Pat. 28. H. 3. m. 12.  Hugo Co. Arund. ob. s. p.  

w Pat. 28. H. 3. m. 12.  Mabilia ux. Rob. de Tatshall.  

x Pat. 28. H. 3. m. 12.  Isab. uxor Joh. fill. Alani.  

y Pat. 28. H. 3. m. 12.  Nichola ux. Rog. de Somery.  

z Pat. 28. H. 3. m. 12.  Cecilia ux. R. de Mont●l●.    

h Plac. coram Rege ut suprà.  Agnes ux. Will. de Ferrariis, Comitis Derbiae.  

i Plac. coram Rege ut suprà.  Hawisia uxor Rob. de Quincy, filii Sacri Comitis Winton.    

* Regist. Pr. de Coventre f. 76. a.  Ricardus, sepultus in Prioratu de Coventre.      

w Plac. coram R. apud Westm T. Hil. 14. R. 2. Rot. 20. Warr.  Ricardus Co. Cestr. obiit s. p.  

x Ib. p. 870 A.  Otwellus periit naufragio, cum fratre.  

y Ib. p. 783. C. D.  Robertus Abbas S. Edm.  

z Ex Cartul. dominorum Basset penès Will. Vic. Staff. f. 67. ●●  Geva uxor Galf. Ridel.    

s Plac. coram R. apud Westm. T. Hil. 14. R. 2. Rot. 20. Warr.  Hugo-Comes Cestriae temp. temp. W. Conq.               
To the before specified Leofrik succeeded his son Algar; but leaving his story to another work, as not so proper for this place, all that I shall further say of him is, that he was not only E. 
q H. Hunt. f. 210. a. n. 20.  of Chester, after his father's death, but likewise of 
r R. Hou. f. 255. a. n. 10.  Mercia; and that, departing 
s Ingul. f. 511. a.  this life in an. 1059. he had sepulture in 
t Ingul. f. 511. a.  the Monastery here at Coventre. Nor of his issue will it be pertinent for me to say more, than that Lucia 
u M S. ad calcem Hist. M S. Flor. Wigorn. penès Archiep. Armach.  (at the length sole heir to her father and grandfather) had to her third husband Ranulph, the third E. of Chester of that name; who by Maud his mother being also nearly allied to the famous E. Leofrik, and this Marriage (as the descent showeth) had title fair enough to the lands and honour of her grandfather, father, and brothers had not the Conq. sword disposed thereof otherwise. But, it seems, that though the same Ranulph was the next heir in blood likewise to Hugh (commonly called Lupus) E. of Chester, after the decease of Earl Richard without issue, yet did he not obtain the possession of that Earldom (whereof this City was afterwards reputed part) but by purchase 
w Ord. vit. p. 820. B. 821. A. 876. C.  from King H. 1. viz. giving 
x Ord. vit. p. 820. B. 821. A. 876. C.  up all the inheritance of her the said Lucia; and not only so, but a round sum of money, which was not all paid of a good while after: for I find that, in 5. Steph. Ranulph Earl of Chester, his son, was certified to be indebted to the King a thousand pounds de debito patris sui, pro terra Hugonis Comitis, as the Record 
y Rot. P. 5. Steph. Li●●.  expresseth.  
Having thus stated the succession of this Earldom from the noble Leofrik, I shall pass by the story of those Earls, and only take notice of what relates to them as touching this place, where they had an eminent seat, bearing the name of a Castle in those elder times. Wherein I find 
z Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 75. b. , that Ranulph the first, before specified, caused the Chappells of Allesley, Ansty, Shulton, & Wykin (all hamlets then within the precincts of Coventre) to be built, and that Ranulph his son, (commonly called Gernons,) who was a man of great action in that turbulent time of King Stephen's reign, taking part with Maud the Empress and her son Henry Duke of Normandy (afterwards K. by the name of H. 2.) to whom he was by affinity near allied (having wedded 
a W. Gemet. p. 313. C.  Maud daughter of Rob. Consul. E. of Glouc. one of the base sons to K. H. 1. brother by the father's side to the said Empress) being repulsed 
b R. Hou. s. 280. b. Gesta R. Steph. p. 972. A.  at Lincoln, hafted to his Castle here at Coventre; of which finding the K. forces possessed, he presently raised a strong Fort to besiege them; whereof the K. being advertised, he made all the speed he could to relieve it: but in that attempt many of his men were slain, and himself wounded; yet after 
c Ib. B.  a while having gotten more strength, and adventuring again, he routed the Earl, who escaped not without divers wounds.  
Some great injury had this Earl done, it seems, to Walter Durdent B. of Chester, for which he died excommunicate: for it appears 
d Ex vet. membr. in baga de divers. Inq. penès Camer. Scacc. , that E. Hugh, his son, with Maud his Countess gave the village of Stivichale, adjoining to Coventre, with a mill next to the Park, and some other grounds thereabouts to the said B. and his successors, for his absolution and the health of his soul in recompense of that damage. Which Hugh, being one of those that risen 
e Chron. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [K. 84.] f. 27. a.  in rebellion against K. H. 2. in 18. of his reign, on the part of young Henry, so animated his tenants here at Coventre, that they took up arms on his behalf; for which they were put to fine 
f Rot. P. 21. H. 2.  in 21. H. 2. But, that he was a munificent friend to the Monks of this place, what I have said in my Story of the Priory will manifest. It seems, that the Coventre-men, for their disloyal actions before pointed at, had their libertyes seized on by the K. which were not fully restored to them till after the death of the said Hugh: for I find, that in 28. H. 2. they gave 
g Rot. P. 28. H. 2.  xx. marks for the K. confirmation of them.  
To which Earl succeeded Ranulph, the last of that name; whose respects were so much to this place, that he confirmed 
h Ex ipso autog. penès Majorem & Com. Civit. cou.  to his Burgesses here (for so in his Charter he styles them) that they should well and quietly hold all their possessions in free burgages, as they did in his father's time, or any of his ancestors. Granting likewise to them all such freedoms as the Burgesses of Lincoln enjoyed; and prohibiting all his Constables and officers from impleading them at the court of his Castle; but that they should have a Portmote, (id est a Town-court) of their own, in which they might freely hold plea of all things to him the said Earl or themselves belonging: and choose some one man among themselves well skilled in the laws and customs, who in his stead should be Judge over them, and dealing impartially might do him equal right. And if any one should happen to fall into the said Earls mercy, that he should be amerced by his bailiff and Burgesses of the Court. And whatsoever Merchants they should bring thither for the advantage of the town, that they might reside peaceably there without being injured or unjustly impleaded. And if any foreign Merchant should deal unfittingly, he to make satisfaction for it in the Portmote, in the presence of the Judge. To which Charter were witnesses Roger Constable of Chester, Rob. de Mohaut, Steward, Ralph de Meisnilwarin and divers others.  
Hereunto also did K. H. 2. add his Confirmation 
i Ib. & Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 1●. pe● Inspex. & Pat. 2. H. 6. p. 2. m. 21. ; in which are these particulars by way of enlargement; viz. that if any of them should happen to make a forfeit to the Earl, he should be acquit thereof for xii. d. And if by the testimony of his neighbours he were not able to pay so much, they to qualify the sum to the measure of his ability: As also that the said Burgesses should not be liable to lend unto the said Earl, or those that belong to him any Rent, or annual payment, but upon condition that their cattles might be in safety. And lastly whosoever should come to inhabit there, that from the day of his beginning to build for two years following, to be free from all payments whatsoever.  
And in 2. H. 3. did this Earl procure a Charter 
k Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 11.  from the K. for an yearly fair here, to begin on the feast-day of the holy Trinity, and to continue for 8. days.  
But dying without issue, he left his 4. sisters or their children his heirs (as the pedigree showeth) whereof Mabel, the 2. married to Will. de Albany E. of Arundel; who being dead before the E. her brother, and so likewise Will. E. of Arundel her eldest son; Hugh de Albany her second son (than Earl) came to share in that great inheritance; unto whom this town of Coventre was in partition 
l Rot. F. 17. H. 3. m. 8.  assigned for his capital Seat. And of Kts. fees, in this County, these 
m Rot. F. 18. H. ●. m. 11. ; viz. Henry de Hastings 2. Will. de Hardreshull 1. In Kingsbury 1. in Eccleshale half one, In Ansty as much; In Allespath the 4. part, In Wykin the 8. part; and in Pillerton the 4. part: but the names of those that then held them I forbear here to mention, having specified them in the particular places.  
Which Hugh lived not above x. years after: for on the Nones of May 1243. (27. H. 3) he departed this life, Cum jam vix metas adolescentiae pertransisset saith M. Paris 
n p. 60●. l. 29. etc. , and was buried 
o p. 60●. l. 29. etc.  in the Priory of Wymundham in Norff. of his ancestors foundation; leaving 
p p. 60●. l. 29. etc.  a great inheritance to his 4. sisters, or their descendants: of which Mabel 
q Plac. cora● R. T. Pasch. 6. E. ●. Rot. 88 Norff.  the eldest, married to Rob. de Tatshall, Isabella 
r Plac. cora● R. T. Pasch. 6. E. ●. Rot. 88 Norff.  to john Fitz-Alan, Nichola 
s Plac. cora● R. T. Pasch. 6. E. ●. Rot. 88 Norff.  to Rog. Somery, and Cecily 
t Plac. cora● R. T. Pasch. 6. E. ●. Rot. 88 Norff.  to Rog. Montalt: so that in the next year following, viz. 28. H. 3. partition 
u Pat. 28. H. 3. m. 11.  being made of the possessions so descended to them, the same Cecily had the Castle and manor of Rising in Norff. with our Coventre, and many other great Lordships for her part.  
Which Rog. de Montalt was one of the Earl of Chester's Barons and seneschal 
w Com. de T. Hill. 31. E. 1. Rot. 1. Norff.  of Chester; and in 30. H. 3. had a Charter 
x Cart. 30. H. 3. m. 10.  of Free-warren granted to him in all his demesn lands, that. 26. Martii. But in 33. H. 3. I find, that Geff. de Langley (of whom I shall speak in Pinley) had a great suit with him for diverting the stream of the River in Coventre out of its ancient course. In 34. H. 3. intending a voyage to the Holy-Land, and wanting 
y M. Paris. p. 773. l. 31. Cart. 22. E. 3. n 6. per Inspex●  money for his support therein, he was furnished 
z M. Paris. p. 773. l. 31. Cart. 22. E. 3. n 6. per Inspex●  with a very large sum by the Monks of Coventre. In consideration whereof he, with the before specified Cecily his wife, of whose inheritance this fair Lordship was, joined together in the sale 
a M. Paris. p. 773. l. 31. Cart. 22. E. 3. n 6. per Inspex●  of it; as also of the advouson of S. Mich. Church, and all the Chappells thereto belonging unto the said Monks in feeferme. In which sale were excepted to them and their heirs, their mannour-house at Cheylesmore, with the Park enclosed, and the Religious-house of Friers-Minors situate near the said Park; with free liberty also to the said Roger and his heirs, whensoever they should come in person to Coventre for hunting and hawking within the precincts of the said manor.  
And likewise excepting the homage and services of Gilbert de Segrave in Caloudon, Will. de Olney in Asthull, Vitalis de Folkeshull in Folkeshull, Walter D'eyvill in Whitley, Stoke, and Coventre, Rob. de Stoke in Stoke, Miles Gerbold in Whitley, and Hugh de Loges in Sow, and their heirs; with all Releifs, Eschaets, and other duties in respect of those lands. And also excepting the homage and services of Hugh Despencer in Lughtbrough, Ralph Bracebrigge in Kynnesbury, Will. le Buteler in Eccleshall, and Folkeshull, and their heirs, Rob. Tushet in Keresley, and of Wido fill. Roberti: James de Audeley in Folkeshull, and Eccleshale, Walter de Langley in Wykin, Tho. le Irreys in Ansty, Tho. de Nevil and Walter de Coventre in Stoke; Gilb. de Preston, John le power, and Alexander D'eyvill in Tackley, and their heirs; with all Reliefs, Eschaets, etc. to the same lands belonging: And all military services, Reliefs etc. wheresoever, within the Realm of Englaud belonging to the said manor of Coventre.  
And excepting to all his Freeholders such liberty as they had heretofore used to enjoy, either in the woods or manor of Coventre, so that they should not be disturbed by the said Prior and Covent, or their successors. Excepting likewise the hospital of Sponne for Lepers: as also, that the said Rog. and Cecily and their heirs, whensoever they should come and reside there, might have sufficient wood for fuel, and to make into charcoal for their own use, without waist; and for pales to repair the enclosed Park, as often as need should require, by the oversight and delivery of the Foresters belonging to the said Prior and Covent. And that the friars of St. John's hospital, in Coventre, should have in the woods before mentioned one cart load every week by oversight of the said Foresters. Other reservations there are, but these which I have mentioned are the most memorable.  
In consideration of all which the said Prior and Covent were to pay yearly unto the same Rog. and Cecily and their heirs at the mannour-house of Cheylesmore before mentioned c. li. sterling; viz. on the Octaves of St. Andrew, the Octaves of S. Mary in March, the Octaves of S. John B. and the Octaves of S. Michael; and x. marks annually for the Nuns of Polesworth, at Easter and Michaelmass by even portions, under the penalty of x. li. and a clause for distress.  
And besides a Fine 
b 3. sept. Mich.  levied in the same 34. year of H. 3. by the said Roger and Cecily for warranty of the premises, so granted, did the said Cecily in her widowhood, by her deed 
c Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Insp.  of Release quit all her interest in the said manor, according to the tenor of the before specified grant: As also in the hospital and chapel of Sponne (sometime pertaining to the abbey of Basingwerk in Flintsh. as her said Release imports.)  
The next thing, which falls out in order of time to be taken notice of, in relation to this place, is, that here 
d Cron. Evesh. MS. in biblioth. Bodl. [K. 84.] f. 65. ●.  it was, that those persons elected for the determination upon what terms such as were disherited for their activeness in that notable Rebellion against K. H. 3. should redeem their lands, met, and resolved thereupon. Which Decree of theirs, is notwithstanding called Dictum de Kenilworth, in regard it was then published in the K. Camp at that famous six months' siege of the Castle (as in Kenilworth I have already intimated.)  
After this; viz. in 3. E. 1. upon the extent 
e Esc. 3. E. 1.  of this manor after the death of Rob. de Montalt, 
f Ex autog. ad Abb. de Ba●ingw. quondam spect.  son to the before mentioned Roger, the mannour-house called Cheylesmore, with the Park and Mill in the Park, were valued at 5. marks per annum; the Rent of assize belonging thereto 39 li. 09. s. 07. d. and the perquisits of Court 6. s. 8. d. And in 13. E. 1. had the Burgesses and Inhabitants here, the K. Letters Pat. 
g Pat. 13. E. 1. m. 8.  bearing date 3. Aug. giving them authority to take Toll of all vendible commodities, that should be brought hither for the space of 3. years, from Michaelmass next ensuing, towards their charge of paving the town; viz. for every horsload of Corn a halfpenny; for Every Horse, Mare, ox, or Cow, a halfpenny: And likewise upon every thing else, which for brevity's sake I omit. But it seems, that xx. years afterwards this work of paving was not fully done; for in 23. of the same K. reign they had another 
h Pat. 33: E. 1. p. 2. m. 23.  Pat. to take Toll upon the like Commodities, and granted Ballivis & probis hominibus de Coventre, whereas the other was Burgensibus & probis hominibus; which shows that the original of their bailiffs, was betwixt the 13. and 33. E. 1. though the very time, when they were constituted, be not recorded.  
After which, viz. in 9 E. 2. the Prior of Coventre and Rob. de Montalt were certified 
i Rot. de Num. vill. in Scacc. p●nès. Rem. R.  to be Lords of this place, with its members: which Rob. (being brother and heir to Roger, son to the last mentioned Robert) with Emme his wife, in 1. E. 3. levied a Fine 
k F. de div. Com. levat. 3. sept. P. 1. E. 3. Record. oct. T. 2. E. 3.  of all their interest here, by the name of the manor of Cheylesmore with the appurtenances; 96. li. 6. s. 8. d. yearly Rent, and the services of the Prior of Coventre; thereby entailing the same upon the heirs male of his body, and for want of such issue on Isabella Q. of England (Mother to K. E. 3.) during her life; and after her decease on John of Eltham, brother to the said King, and the heirs of his body, and for lack of such issue on th● said K. Edward and his heirs for ever. For settling whereof as abovesaid, he had the Kings licence 
l Pat. 1. E. 3. p. 2. m. 26. Claus. 3. E. 3. m. 2.  dated at Peterborough 8. April.  
Hitherto have I taken notice of the most remarkable passages touching Coventre in general: but now that I am come to the vesting of Cheylesmore in the royal line, it will be most proper (I conceive) to observe what else is notable in relation thereto, in order of time; reserving what I have further to say of Coventre in general to be afterwards spoke by itself. First then, that the situation of this manor is upon the Southern side of the town, the Map, to those that know not the place will demonstrate: but as to the antiquity of its name can I say little, having not met with any mention thereof till 34. H. 3. that Rog. de Montalt and Cecily his wife do, in their grant of Coventre to the Monks, except it by the name of their mansion, or mannour-house of Cheylesmore: yet, that the seat, which the E. of Chester had in that very place, was much elder, is not to be doubted; in regard 'tis apparent, that their Castle (concerning the siege whereof in K. Steph. time by E. Ran. the second, I have already spoke) stood there. For in that ample Charter 
m Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  made by Hugh Keviliok E. of Chester to the Monks of Coventre, in H. 2. time, in pointing out the boundaryes, dividing the Earls part and the Priors asunder; he traces the same from S. Mich. Church-yard, and so, juxta latam portam mei Castelli, are his words. Now, that this Gate he means was not far off Cheylesmore, the place where it stood doth sufficiently testify; being at the end of that passage now called Greyfrier-lane, entering into the great High-street, and retaining the said name of Broad-yale to this day. From which testimony may also be observed, that the circuit of the outer ward to that Castle was of a large extent, considering that it did reach so far North towards the town.  
Having said thus much as to its situation, and antiquity, I shall proceed with the succession thereof; wherein I observe, that K. E. 3. having in the Parl. begun at Westm. on the Monday next after the feast of S. Matthew the Apostle in xi. year of his reign, advanced Edward his eldest Son (commonly called the Black Prince) unto the Dukedom of Cornwall, did (inter alia) for his better support of that honour, by his Charter 
n 〈◊〉 1. E. 3. n. 7.  bearing date 1. Oct. the same year, settle upon him the reversion of this manor, after the decease of Q. Isabel before specified, (John of Eltham E. of Cornwall, tenant in remainder, being then dead without issue) to hold to him the said D. and to the eldest sons of him and his heirs Kings, of England, Dukes of that place successively, and not to be severed from the said Dukedom; upon the death, or not existency of such Dukes, to revert unto the Crown together therewith. Whereunto the said Q. Isabel, by her Letters 
o Claus. 11. E. 3. p. 2. in dorso m. 4.  Pat. dated 10. Dec. in the same year, did signify her assent; and in regard of her estate therein, made attourment.  
After which, were there divers great privileges granted to this place; viz. in 
p Cart. 18. E. 3. n. 19  18. E. 3. that the tenants to the said Q. should, during her life, be free from pavage, passage, paage, lestage, stallage, tallage, carriage, pesage, pikage, and terage, throughout all the King's dominions: and that she should, within the precincts thereof have Return of writts, as also felons goods, Fines for trespasses and for licences of concord; amerciaments, redemptions, issues forfeited, year, day and waist, with divers other. And the next year following did the same K. further grant 
q Cart. 19 E. 3. n. 13.  to the before specified Q. during her life, and to the said Prince, in reversion, and his heirs, a Court-Leet within this manor, with power to hold pleas of all such things as usually were determined before the Justices of assize for the County of Warwick: and likewise to have Return of writts, goods of felons and fugitives, within the precincts thereof; with a gaol for the safe custody of felons or other transgressors.  
And in 21. E. 3. had one Will. le Galeys licence 
r Pat. 21. E. 3. p. 3. m. 21.  to found a Chantry here, consisting of three Priests; whereof one to be the Warden; and to build a chapel there in honour of the Blessed Virgin, with a convenient mansion for them: as also to amortize thereunto five mess. lying in Coventre. Which Priests were to celebrate divine service daily for the good estate of the said K. E. 3. Q. Isabella, his mother, Edw. Prince of Wales, and of the said Will. le Galeys during their lives; and for the health of their Souls afterwards; as also for the Souls of Edward late King of England (the K. father) and of John late E. of Cornwall (his brother) and all the faithful deceased. After which, viz. in 50. E. 3. I find, that the said Prince gave 
s Pat. 50. E. 3. p. 1. m. 36.  23. mess: 6. cottages, and 2. gardens lying here in Coventre, which were parcel of this his manor of Cheylesmore, unto the abbey of Uale-Royall in Cheshire of Cisterc. Monks, founded 
t Th. Wals. p. 12. n. 10.  by the K. his father in 11. of his reign. And the same year did he die 
u Esc. 50. E. 3. n. 70.  seized of this manor, leaving Ric. his son and heir 9 years of age and a half (afterwards King by the name of R. 2.) in whose days the Park here was not without Deer, it seems; for in 8. of his reign, granting 
w Rot. F. 8. R. 2. m. 23.  to one Tho. de Quinton the keepership of its pasturage for 6. years, paying c. s. per annum to his Exchequer, he reserved sufficient grass for them.  
In which 8. year, the walls on the South part of this City being not built, the Mayor, bailiffs, and commonalty thereof humbly besought the K. to give them leave that they might go forward with that work (concerning which I shall speak more fully anon) who thereupon granted licence 
x Pat. 8. R. 2. p. 2. m. 15.  to them so to do; on condition that they should include within their walls his said manor place, standing within the Park of Cheylesmore, as the Record expresseth: which Park was a woody-ground in those times: for, in 11. R. 3. the K. assigned 
y Pat. 11. R. 2. p. 2 E. 20.  Ric. Clerk, than keeper thereof, to cause as much underwood there to be cut down as would make 3000. faggots, and with the money arising by the sale of them to repair the pales. And in 9 H. 5. Rob. castle the K. Steward of this manor, was appointed 
z Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 2. m. 3.  to cause 12. oaks within it, to be fallen for repair of the House; as also more underwood to the value of 40. l. for defray of such charges as he should be at therein. After this, viz. in 16. H. 8. I find, that the K. made a lease 
a Pat. 16. H. 8. p. 1.  for 21. years of this his manor, with the herbage of the park and coneys there, to Geffrey whaley Prior of Ulvescroft in Leicestershire for 21. years, for the rent of 13. li. 09. s. 05. d. ob.  
And in 3. E. 6. did that K. by his Letters 
b Pat. 3. E. 6. p. 7.  pat. bearing date 19 Julii, grant it with the said Park unto John E. of Warwick and his heirs, as being part of the possessions annexed to the duchy of Cornwall (by Charter, and not in Parliament) to hold in Capite. Which John, on the 12. of Aug. following, made a lease 
e Ex Inscrip. laminis aen●i ● aula S. M●riae Cor.  of the premises unto the Mayor, bailiffs and Commonalty of this City for the term of 99 years, to the uses and intents following; viz. that they and their successors, for the relief of the poor of the said City, should yearly take to pasture in the said Park, the number of 80. cows or heifers, and 20. geldings of such poor Inhabitants of the said City and Suburbs, as should not have elsewhere nigh thereto sufficient pasture; paying yearly for every Cow or heifer 1. d. and for every gelding 2. d. But after his attainder, which happened in 1. Mariae (as in Warwick I have showed) the said Mayor, bailiffs and Commonalty, by the mediation of Rob. E. of Leic. (son to the said John) obtained a grant 
f Pat. 10. Eliz. p. ●.  thereof from Q. Eliz. to hold to them and their successors for ever in fee ferme (the Rent reserved being ix. li. per annum) whereupon they covenanted 
g Ex Inscrip. supradict.  with the said Earl to observe and perform the trusts before specified, for the behalf of the poor Inhabitants, as by an Indenture dated 4. Apr. 10. Eliz. appeareth.  
HAving now finished my discourse of Cheylesmore,, I return to Coventre itself; of which the last observable matter that I took notice was touching the paving thereof in 33. E. 1. To the end therefore that it may appear by what degrees it ascended to that beauty and strength in the walls and other buildings of note: as also to those privileges which it now enjoyeth, I shall in order of time proceed to declare.  
In 2. E. 3. the Monks of Coventre, with the Inhabitants thereof obtained a Pat. 
h Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  for taking Toll of all vendible commodities that should be brought thither to sell for six years, towards their charges of enclosing 
i With a rampire of earth, as I think.  the same. And at the request of John of Eltham E. of Cornwall (who had an estate in reversion in the manor of Cheylesmore, as I have there declared) for two years more after the end of those six: upon condition that the said Earl should not be charged towards building of the gates. Which Pat. bears date at Leicester 6. Jan. the same year: The particular proportions of Toll little differing from those, which were assessed upon every thing for pavage, as is before intimated. After this, in the 6. year of the said K. the Inhabitants of this town had licence 
k Pat. 6. E. 3. p. 3. m. 8.  to erect a Common Conduit, of xx. foot long and x. foot broad in any of the streets thereof that they should think fittest for their conveniency and benefit. And, within 2. years following, for their better encouragement in prosecuting their affairs, obtained a grant 
l Cart. 8. E. 3. n. 46.  to them, their heirs and successors of freedom from Toll, pavage, pontage, and murage for all their merchandise throughout the K. dominions: in consideration whereof he received a fine 
m Rot. F. 8. E. 3. m. 7. in cedula.  of ten marks from them. But it had not then the reputation of a City, or a Borough; and the Record 
n Rot. F. 14. E. 3. m. 8.  gives this reason, eo quod in Quintis-decimis Regi Concessis non contribuit ultra summam c. marcarum.  
In this K. reign it was, that Coventre grew up to a very flourishing condition, as by what I have said, and shall further show, appeareth: for in 18. E. 3. at the 
o Cart. 18. E. 3. n. 3.  instance of Q. Isabel (who had an estate in Cheylesmore for life) as also in consideration that the reversion thereof was vested in Edw. then Prince of Wales, D. of Cornwall, and E. of Chester, the K. by his Letters Pat. 
p Cart. 18. E. 3. n. 3.  bearing date 20. Jan. did make it a Corporation, consisting of a Mayor and bailiffs, which the Inhabitants should have power to choose and make out of themselves yearly: who, taking their oath according to the accustomed manner in the like cases, might from thenceforth do all things appertaining to those offices. And that they, their heirs and successors for ever, should thenceforth also have power to hold plea, as well of trespasses, contracts, and agreements, as of all other things happening within the town. And for the better tranquillity of the said Inhabitants, and of all merchants repairing thither, the K. then granted, that from thenceforth there should be a Common Seal, by his royal direction, consisting of two pieces, according to custom, for Recognizances of debts there, according to the form of the Statutes-merchant made and published: the greater part whereof to remain in the custody of the Major for the time being, and the lesser in the hands of a certain Clerk to be there deputed by the said K. his heirs and successors according to the tenure of the said Statutes. And that the said Major and Clerk from thenceforth should receive Recognizances of debts according to the tenor of those Statutes: as also to give in charge, and commit them to due execution. And lastly, that there should be a Prison made in that part of the Town belonging to the said Q. for the chastizing of malefactors there taken; whereof the Mayor and bailiffs for the time being to have always the custody and charge.  
The xii persons that purchased 
q Ex vet. Catal. M●●jorum cou. penès Joh. Hales, ar.  these liberties for Coventre, being Nicholas Michael, Henry Dodenhale, Walter Whitweb, Roger Hunt, Will. Trymelei, Geffrey Freberne, John Rushall, Rob. Thymbler, Ric. Kerseley, Will. Walsale, Maurice Norfolk, and Will. Wellyngbright. Whereupon, about two years after, they elected 
r An. 1347. 21 E. 3.  a Mayor, viz. John Ward; and after him continued the like yearly choice, as by the Catalogue of them, which I have at the end of my discourse touching this City inserted, may appear. And in the year 1355. 29 E. 3. did they begin to build the walls (by virtue of the K. licence in 2 E. 3. before mentioned) Richard Stoke, at that time Mayor, laying 
s Ex prae●ato Catalogo.  the first stone at the gate, called New-yate, where they began the work: but whether they did vigorously proceed therein, I cannot say, rather supposing that they were restrained: For afterwards, when Edw. the black Prince came to enjoy that interest here, which was settled upon him by the entail before mentioned; having granted the same to the Mayor, bailiffs, and Commonalty thereof, to hold in Fee-ferm (for so doth that Pat. 
t Pat. 37. E. 3. p. 2. m. 20.  dated at Westm. 20 nou. 37 E. 3. import) he gave them licence to enclose this City (by that name it is there called) with a wall of lime and stone embattled, to hold to them, their heirs and successors, of him the before specified Prince and his heirs for ever. Whereupon, the next ensuing year, these good men of Coventre, considering with themselves the great charge that would be required in thus fortifying the Town, obtained licence 
u Pat. 38. E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  (3 nou.) from the K. to tax all the Tradesmen and Inhabitants thereof, according to their estates and faculties; and to collect all such sums of money as should be levied for that purpose. For effecting whereof accordingly, the Mayor and bailiffs then being, with Thomas de Nassyng●on, Will. wolf, and Will. Corby, were appointed Assessors: out of which tax were excepted 
w Claus. 39 E. 3. m. 12.  the lands and goods of all ecclesiastic persons.  
And to the end, that the great charge, which they were to undergo in making these walls, might be the better born amongst them, the K. being very desirous to further the work, granted a Commission 
x Pat. 40. E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  (dated 3 julii, 40 of his reign) unto the Mayor and bailiffs then being, together with Wil Catesby, Nich. Michael, william. Botoner, Ric. de Stoke, Henry de Dovedale, and john del Tofte, giving them power to levy and receive these customs following, viz. of every tun of wine 2 s. of every quarter of malt 4 d. of every Ox 4 d. of every Hog and Calf a penny, and every Sheep a farthing, sold in this Town for the space of 5 years then next ensuing, towards the alleviating their charge. But this assessment much pinching the Victuallers, about 4 years after they made a grievous complaint to the K. alleging, that they were almost undone by it. Whereupon, by his Pat. 
y Pat. 44. E. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  dated 14 Febr. 44 of his reign, he revoked the former Commission; commanding nevertheless, that the Merchants and other rich men should be taxed with the meaner sort, according to their several abilities towards the support of that cost in building those walls.  
That Coventre than flourished very much, may be discerned by so great and costly a work as this of the Walls, Gates, and Towers still remaining, and second to none in England, appears to be: as also by that incomparable structure of St. Michael's steeple, begun 
z Ex praefato Catal. Majorum.  in ann. 1373. 47 E. 3. Henry clerk being Mayor, and finished 
a Ex praefato Catal. Majorum.  in ann. 1395. 18 R. 2. the year of Richard Lichfeild's Mayoralty. Neither did it want any advantage that by the K. favour could well be had: for, to the end that they might securely enjoy all those liberties and privileges granted by K. H. 2. H. 3. Edw. 2. and E. 3. which are together contained in the Charters 
b Cart. 15. E. 3. n. 15.  of 15 and 20 
c Cart. 20. E. 3. n. 16.  of E. 3. K. Ric. 2. in 1 of his reign, made them an ample confirmation 
d Cart. 1. & 2. R. 2. n. 14. : and not only so, but in the same year did constitute 
e Claus. 1. R. 2. in dorso, m. 35.  john Percy, Adam Botoner, Henry de Keel, Simon de Lichfeld, John de Herdwyke, and john Toftes, Justices for conservation of the peace within the Town of Coventre, with power to hear and determine matters of felony and trespass. And moreover, was out of his Princely goodness so indulgent to them, that by his Pat. 
f Pat. 8. R. 2. p. 2. m. 15.  dated 4 Maii, 8 of his reign, he ratified the Charter of licence made by K. Edw. his Grandfather in 37 E. 3. for building and embattailing the walls: and thereby granted them liberty to dig as much stone in his Park of Cheylesmore, as should suffice for so much of them as includes the Mannour-house of Cheylesmore, with the making of one Gate near the said park adjoining to the House of Friers-minors (which is now called the Gray-frier-yate. And likewise, that towards the support of that charge, the Mayor and bailiff, should for the space of 5 years then next ensuing, have his Ferm of sealing woollen clothes here, to the value of xxiiii l. sterling.  
And in 11 of his reign, vouchsafed such freedom 
g Pat. 11. R. 2. p. 1. m. 33.  to the Mayors, after that time to be elected there, that they should not go before the Barons of his Exchequer for to take their oaths: neither 
h Ib. m. 29.  that the Mayor, nor any of the Commonalty should from thenceforth be put to collect Tenths, fifteen, or other taxes out of the compass of the Town. And in 15 of his reign bestowed 
i Pat. 15. R. 2. p. 1. m. 4.  upon them as much stone out of his Quarries in the park at Cheylesmore, as served to build the great Gate in Spon-street near his chapel of Babelake. And lastly, towards the end of his reign, by the assent and mature deliberation with his council, (as the words of his Charter 
k Cart. 21, 22, 23, R. 2. n. 4.  import) did he grant and confirm to the said Mayor, bailiffs, etc. and their successors, that they might make improvement and commodity of all the Gates, Towers, Walls and Bridges about the Town; and of whatsoever purprestures, as well in lands as waters, made or to be made: as also of all the waste ground within the following limits● viz. from jabets-ash to the Mill called Nassyngtons-milne; and from thence to the corner of the stone wall of Cheylesmore park: and from thence by the wall and pale of the park to Baroneswell; and thence to the house of john at Yate; and so, leaving the manor and Pa●k of Cheylesmore, with the Church of the Friers-minors on the left hand, from thence to the corner of Crabtree-feild; and so under Crabtree-feild by a certain high way unto Spon-Church; thence to Dudmanes-well; and thence to the Church and Churchyard of St. Nich. thence to Bottescrosse: thence to Harnall-quarelle; thence to Gosford-green, and jabets-ash before mentioned. All which was so given to them towards the repair of their walls, and payment of the Fee-ferm, and other charges incident unto them.  
By which Patent the Mayor, Recorder, and 4 of the most substantial Inhabitants, had power to inquire of, hear, and determine all causes and complaints that might concern the office of Justices of peace touching Labourers and Artificers; so that the Justices within the County of Warwick should not intermeddle in this Town nor the Suburbs thereof in any of those cases. And that they the said Mayor, bailiffs, etc. should have the benefit of all fines, issues and profits accrueing by their said Justiceship, as fully as any of their predecessors ever had; with all other customs and privileges granted to them by the same K. progenitors.  
The next observable passage relating to this City, is, that in 21 R. 2. the lists were here 
* Gosford-green.  appointed and set, for deciding that difference by combat, which was betwixt Henry D. of Heref. and John D. of Norfolk the K. himself being then present. The coming of which Dukes accordingly, viz. the D. of Hereford from Baginton-castle, and Norfolk from Caludon, I have in those places already touched.  
But in K. H. 4. time, I find nothing memorable, excepting that the K. held a Parliament 
l Th. Wals. p. 412. n. 3●  here in ann. 1404. 6 of his reign; the place 
m Rot. Parl. 6 H. 4.  of that Convention being a great Chamber in the Priory. Whereunto, by special precept to the Shiriffs in their several Counties, no Lawyer, nor any person skilled in the Laws, was to come: which Parliament was ever since called Parliamentum indoctorum: and well it might be so; for 
n Th. Wals. ut supra.  these, taking into consideration the K. supply with money for defence of the Realm, in respect of the then imminent danger from the Scots, Welsh, etc. concluded to do it by divesting the Church of its temporal possessions. Whereupon there grew a hot contest betwixt the Clergy and Laity; the Kts. for the Shires alleging, that they had often served the K. in person against his Enemies, spent their estates● and exposed themselves to manifold perils, whilst the Clergy sat idle at home, and stood him in no stead. To whom the Archb. of Cant. answered, that the Clergy had assisted as much as they, by giving Tenths as often as they gave fifteen; and that their Tenants, for the number of fees they held, did personally serve in the wars as well as theirs: And that, besides all this, they were not wanting, day nor night, by Masses and Prayers to implore God's blessing for the K. and all that served him. But the Speaker of the Commons (Sir john Cheyne by name) with a stern countenance said, that he valued not the prayers of the Church. Whereupon the Archb. replied, that it might easily be seen what would become of the kingdom, when devout addresses to God, wherewith his Divine majesty was pleased, were set so light by. Much ado there was; but to conclude, the worthy Archb. (viz. Tho. Arundel) standing stoutly for the good of the Church, preserved it at that time from the storm impending.  
Coventre being thus grown to such a height of splendour by those strong and high walls, with so many beautiful Gates, stately Turrets, and other eminent Buildings, as also by the privileges and liberties granted thereto from so many Kings; and now of late honoured with the K. presence in his Parl. there held (as I have said) raised no little joy in the hearts of its wealthy Merchants, as may appear by what I am about to say; who showed themselves no niggards of their riches there acquired, further to promote the glory thereof: For in 6 H. 5. I find 
o Pat. 6. H. 5. p. 2. m. 22. , that john Leder, and john Esterton, both of Coventre, gave no less than 20 mess. john Preston one mess. and 20 s. rend: and the said john Leder, Ric. Southam, Laurence Cook, and Will. Dilcock, 25 mess. 27 acres of land, and 13 s. rent, all lying within the precincts of Coventre, to the Mayor and Commonalty thereof, and their successors, towards the support of such charges as they were like to undergo for the public affairs of this place. And in 
p Pat. 2. H. 6. p. 1. m. 35.  2 H. 6. Will. Babington, and Will. Botoner, taking into consideration the charge in repair of those Walls, and other necessary disbursments for the general advantage of this Corporation, bestowed another message on the said Mayor and Commonalty, and their successors, for the uses abovesaid. At which time the said K. confirmed 
q Pat. 2. H. 6. p. 2. m. 21.  unto them the Charter of K. Edw. 3. for the Mayor and bailiffs, with other their liberties and jurisdictions.  
But above all the favours vouchsafed by former Kings, that of the same K. H. 6. in 30 of his reign, must have precedence: which K. ob specialem & internam affectionem, quam erga Civitatem sive Villam nostram de Coventre; ac Majorem, Balliv●●, & Communitatem ejusdem Civitatis, sive Villae, gerimus, etc. (for those are the words of his Charter 
r Cart. ab an. 27. nsque 39 H. 6. n. 29. ) granted, that the said City with the Villages and Hamlets of Radford, Keresley, Folkeshull, Eccleshale, Anesty, Calwedon, Wykene, Henly, lafoy Wode-end, Stoke, bygging, Whitteley, Pynley, Asthull, Horewell, Harnhale, and Whaberley; as also part of Sow, and that part of Styvichale lying within the liberties of Coventre; all which were within the precincts of the County of Warwick, should, from the feast of St. Nicholas (viz. 6 Dec.) next ensuing the date of his said Charter, be an entire County of itself, incorporate both in deed and name, distinct and altogether separate from the said County of Warr. for ever, and no parcel of the same County; but from thenceforth called the County of the City of Coventre for ever. And that the Mayor and bailiffs of the said City should thenceforth also for ever be elected at the same time and place, and according to the same manner and form as they had used to be in the reign of K. Edw. 3. of famous memory, by virtue of his Letters Pat. or in the time of any of the K. progenitors. And that the bailiffs of the said City, from the morrow after the feast-day of S. Nic. then next ensuing, should be Shiriffs of the County of the said City for ever: and yet nevertheless, that they should still execute the office of bailiffs according to the form and effect of the franchises and liberties granted by any of his said progenitors, and before that time used. And that they which were to be Shiriffs of the said City, as aforesaid, should in all future times after they had that office, take their oaths before the Mayor for the time being, and no other, and in the Guild-hall of the said City, and not elsewhere, according to due form, for the just and faithful execution of that office within the County of the said City. And that the Mayor for the time being, by his Letters P. t. under the Seal of his Office, should forthwith certify into the K. Court of Chancery the names of such Shiriffs so sworn as aforesaid: which Shiriffs once every month, upon the Tuesday, should hold a Court for ever; executing all such power and jurisdiction within their liberties as other Shiriffs within their bailiwicks use to do; all Writs and Precepts, for the future, to be directed to them that had used to be directed to the Shiriffs of Warwicksh. and executed by them in case the said City and Hamlets had not been so made a County of itself. Which Shiriffs should annually make their accounts in the Exchequer before the Lord Treasurer and Barons, or before the Barons, touching the issues of their said office, or by their attorneys.  
And moreover, that the Coroner of the said City, and his successors, should thenceforth be Coroners of the County of the said City for ever; and execute that office in as ample manner as any other Coroner within any County of the Realm had used to do. And that the said Coroners for the time being, should be also Clerks for taking Recognizances of debts there, according to the form of the Statute for Merchants made and provided, the lesser part of the Seal for taking such Recognizances to be always in their custody.  
And further, by the same Charter did the said K. grant, that the Mayor and his successors within the said City and Hamlets, should exercise the office of Clerk of the Market there; and levy and receive all issues and profits arising thereby, to the use of them the said Mayor, bailiffs and Commonalty of the said City for ever: As also the office of Steward and marshal of the K. household. And lastly, that they the said Mayor, bailiffs and Commonalty, with all the Inhabitants of this City, should be free from Toll, passage, pontage, murage, and pavage, for all their goods and merchandise throughout the whole Realm of England and Ireland, and enjoy whatsoever privileges and franchises they or any of their predecessors had used to do. Which ample Charter bears date at Westm. 26 nou. 30 of his reign, and was confirmed 
s Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 3. m. 22.  by K. Edw. 4.  
The next thing of note is, that 
l Ib.  K. H. 7. after that signal Victory at Bosworth-field, where R. 3. was slain, came hither with his Army, and lodged at the mayor's house (by name Robert Onley) whom he Knighted; at which time the City presented him with C l. and a Cup.   

The Cross.  
I Now come to speak of that stately Cross here, being one of the chief things wherein this City most glories; which for workmanship and beauty is inferior to none in England: the building whereof was begun in ann. 1541. 33 H. 8. and finished in ann. 1544. 36 H. 8. as by an old MS Chronol. 
m Ib.  of the Mayors appeareth: but the name of its Founder is now utterly lost, for aught that these Citizens can tell of it. To the end therefore, that they may not still continue ignorant of so eminent a Benefactor, I shall here, by the help of that judicious Antiquary (my worthy Friend) Gervase holies of Grimesby in Com. Linc. Esq revive his memory. It was Sir Will. holies Kt. sometime Lord Mayor of London, and son to Thomas Holleys of Stoke near this City (as I have evidently found amongst the Registers in gildhall; and not son to Will. Holleys of London Baker, as Stow hath erroneously affirmed 
n Survey of Lond. .) Who bearing a special affection to this City, in regard he was born so near, gave order for the structure thereof, as the words of his Testament 
o Spert. Q. 14.  (bearing date 25 Dec. 33 H. 8.) which I have here inserted, do import.— And furthermore, I give and bequeath unto the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Coventre, and to the Commons of the same, ccl sterling, to the intent and purpose hereafter ensuing, that is to say, to make a new Cross within the said City: whereof delivered in hand to Mr. Warren, Draper of the said City, the 24 day of August last, xx l. in ready money: And also more paid to Mr. Over by the hands of Salt my bailiff of Yoxall, 70 l. in ready money; and so resteth unpaid Cx l. sterling, which I will and desire my Executors see to be delivered and paid unto the said Mayor and Aldermen of Coventre aforesaid, to the use and intent aforesaid, within one year after my decease, etc.  
This Sir William was father of Sir William. Hollyes of Houghton in the County of Nott. Kt. the wonder of his Country for a great and settled hospitality; and of so honest and honourable a nature, that he is yet mentioned in those parts by the name of good Sir William. Which last named Sir Will. was great Grandfather to that learned Gent. before expressed, as also to the present E. of Clare, an. 1638. And having thus taken notice of his munificence in erecting so noble a Monument, I hope the mention of (Eliz.) his Lady's Charity, though the poor of London were the object thereof, will not be thought impertinent, considering that it is not elsewhere taken notice of. Which was, that by her Testament 
p Pinning, Q. 5.  six almshouses for six poor men or women should be built out of her goods and chattels; and lands to the yearly value of x l. be bought; out of which, weekly, every one of the Alms-people should receive 7 d. the remainder to buy coals to make them fires; which was accordingly performed in St. Helen's parish by Andrew Jud Alderman of London, and Thomas Scopham (her brother) her Executors: Howbeit hitherto hath it not been publicly known that she was the Foundress, forasmuch as Stow 
q Survey of Lond. p. 90, & 182 b.  and others 
r Weaver 's fun. mon. p. 323. Sr. Ric. Bakers Chron in Ed. 6. life.  do attribute the work wholly to the same Sir Andrew Jud, passing by this pious Lady without any memorial for the same.  
In that place where this Cross is now situate, there stood 
s Ex praefato Catal. Majorum cou.  anciently another; which having been set up in ann. 1423. 2 H. 6. was taken down in ann. 1510. (2 H. 8.) but for what reason, I find not.  
The next most memorable thing, in order of time, relating to this place, is that purchase by the City, made in 34 H. 8. from the Crown, of much Monastery-land lying in and near ●hereto, viz. the great Orchard containing 8 acres, and the little Orchard 2 acres: One road lying within the precincts of the Priory; a Pool called New-pool, containing 1 acre; a Mess. called the Mote-house, with divers lands thereto belonging; a Wood called St. Cleres-grove, with a Water-mill, and divers particular parcels of land lying in Radford. Certain mess. and lands in Bigging, alias Stoke-Bigging, with a large field called Harnal-field. Divers other grounds called the Stripe, Swanscroft, Parsons-meadow, Marble-field, Windmyll-fields, and Crowmote. The mess. and ferm of Hawksbery, and Hawksbery-grove, with a certain Mannour-house there, moated about; as also a number of particular grounds lying in Sow, Folkeshull, and Wykin; together with the House of Friers-minors (commonly called the Gray-friers) with its whole site and circuit. All which, and much more, that for brevity I omit to particularise, were for the sum of 1378 l. 10 s. granted to the Mayor, bailiffs, and Commonalty, and their successors, by the K. Letters Pat. 
t Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 5.  dated 19 julii, 34 of his reign, to be held in Capite by the xx part of a Kts. fee, and paying 7 l. 13 s. 2 d. yearly to the said K. his heirs and successors.  
After which time, viz. in 6 E. 6. that the lands and possessions of the Gilds and Chantryes came to the dispersed, they made the like purchase from the Crown: for, in consideration of the sum of 1315 l. 1. s. 8 d. they had a grant 
u Pat. 6. E. 6. p. 6.  of whatsoever belonged to Corpus-Christi, and the Trinity Gilds: As also to those Chanteryes, called Mereton's, Forde's, and Pysford's-Chanteryes (alias, Forde's-Almes-houses) and Copston's-Chantry: together with divers lands lying in Weston, Kinsbury, Alspath, Mereden, and Gallesby, in the Counties of Warw. and Leic. pertaining to them. And likewise of Shepey's, Haye's, Preston's, Allesley's, Percye's, Loginton's, and Cellet's-Chantryes; with lands in Gosfordstreet, etc. pertaining to the chapel of St. George: and divers rents belonging to the Priests of St. Michaels-Church; with lands in Starton given for the maintenance of Obits.  
But it was neither the lustre of their beautiful Cross, nor all those large and easy acquisitions, that did any whit balance the loss this City sustained by the ruin of that great and famous Monastery, and other the Religious-houses, etc. which had so lately preceded: for to so low an ebb did their trading soon after grow, for want of such concourse of people that numerously resorted thither before that fatal dissolution, that many thousands of the Inhabitants, to 
w Ex. Cod. M S penès joh. Hales, ar.  seek better livelyhoods, were constrained to forsake the City: insomuch, as in 3 E. 6. it was represented 
x Ex. Cod. M S penès joh. Hales, ar.  unto the D. of Somerset, than Protector, by john Hales, a person of great note in those days, and whose memory is still famous here; that there were not at that time above 3000 Inhabitants, whereas within memory there had been 15000.  
To recompense which decay of trade, in 6 E. 6. they obtained a Charter 
y Pat. 6. E. 6. p. 7.  for another fair to be kept here annually, beginning 21 Oct. and to continue two days after. But, after this time, till 19 jacobi, I find nothing else memorable that relates to this City in general, other than what I have already mentioned in my discourse of Cheylesmore. Which King then granted them a most ample confirmation 
z Pat. 19 jac.  of all their former Charters, Liberties, privileges, Lands, and Rents. As also, 
a Pat. 19 jac.  that the House where they usually assemble for their City-affairs should be called the council-house of the said City: and that those, who then were, or after that time were to be elected thereunto, should be called the council of the City. And moreover, that the Mayor, Recorder, bailiffs, and other Officers, should yearly be elected on their Leet-day, to be held within a month after Michaelmass by xxxi persons nominated of those, who have formerly born the principal offices in the City. And likewise, that there should be ten Aldermen in the ten wards, as formerly had used to be: And that the Mayor, Recorder, and those ten Aldermen should be Justices of peace within the same City and County thereof. As also, that the said xxxi persons should have power to tax themselves and all other the Inhabitants within the walls of the said City, to the charge of repairing the said walls; so as always it discharge not those who of right or custom are liable thereto.  
By which Pat. had they likewise a grant of two new fairs; one to be held upon the first of April, and the other upon the 16 of August, with such Tolls as are taken in Smythfield, within the suburbs of London. And that they should take Recognizances for the peace, and good behaviour, and for appearance at the Sessions within the said City. And further, that they should have a second council consisting of 25 persons, called the common-council of the said City, to prepare the affairs thereof for the Mayor and greater council: And to have the government of such Orphans of Citizens of that City, and of their estates, as shall be commended by their own parents to the tutelage of the Mayor and Aldermen thereof; in which case the Corporation, to secure the orphan's portions to whomsoever that trusts them, and pay six pounds per Centum for their maintenance. And lastly, that the said Mayor, bailiffs, and Commonalty might have liberty to purchase lands in Mortmayn to the value of 300 l. per annum, to the general behoof of this City; provided, that such lands be not held in Capite, nor Kts. service. Which Pat. bears date 18 julii, 19 jac.  
Having now done with what concerns the City in general, I will here subjoin a Catalogue 
b Ex Catal. Majorum penès praefat. Joh. Hales.  of the Mayors thereof.  

An. 1347. (21 E. 3.)  
john Ward.  
Will. Horn.  
jordan 
c Pat. 22. E. 3. p. 1. in dorso, m. 31.  Shepey (he built jordan-well)  
Will. Luff.  
Nich. Michael.  
Ric. Freberne.  
john Hayton.  
Walt. Whitweb.  
Henry Dodenhale.   

X. An. 1355. 29 E. 3.  
Ric. Stoke.  
Nich. Michael.  
Henry clerk.  
Will. Botoner.  
Will. Yarmouth.  
Ric. Stoke.  
Nich. Percy.  
Will. Botoner.  
Henry Clarke.  
Will. Botoner.   

XX.  
Henry Clarke.  
Will. Botoner.  
Henry Dodenhale.  
Nich. Michael.  
john Tofte.  
john Papenham.  
james Benyngton.  
john Percy.  
Henry Clarke.  
Will. Botoner.   

XXX.  
Adam Botoner.  
Will. wolf.  
john Papenham.   

An. 1377. 1 R. ●.  
john Papenham.  
janyn Swynnyshed.  
Ric. Luff.  
Henry Kele.  
john Knight.  
Ric. Dodenhale.  
janyn Deyster.   

XL.  
Adam Botoner.  
Ric. Clarke.  
Henry Kele.  
john Tofte.  
Henry Kele.  
Henry Kele.  
john Scarborought.  
john Liberde.  
john Northwode.  
john Crosse.   

L.  
Ric. Lichefeld.  
john Onley.  
Ric. Clarke.  
john Preston.  
Geffrey Hampton.  
Will. Whitchurch.   

An. 1399. 1 H. 4.  
Nich. Dodeley.  
Rob. Schepley.  
joh. Foundur.  
john Smythier.   

LX.  
john Allusley.  
Will. Attulborough.  
john Botoner.  
john Wedon.  
Will. Bedforde.  
Will. Belgrave.  
john Goote.  
john Horneby.   

An. 1412. 1 H. 5.  
Will. Dilcock.  
Ric. Southam.   

LXX.  
Laurence Cook.  
Rob. Schepley.  
Will. Belgrave.  
john Onley.  
Adam Huyton.  
john Goote.  
john Leder.   

Ann. 1422. 1 H. 6.  
john Esturton.  
Henry Peyto.  
Tho. Wylgrise.   

LXXX.  
john Braytoft.  
Ric. joy.  
Giles Alseley.  
john Brischowe.  
Laur. Cook.  
Tho. Paynell.  
Will. Dilcock.  
Will. Biseld.  
Ric. Scharpe.  
john Michael.   

XC.  
john Everton.  
john Kinton.  
Will. swan.  
Will. Carver.  
john Esex.  
john warrant.  
john Braytofte.  
Tho. Wylgrise.  
Ric. Braytofte.  
Ric. Braytofte.   

C.  
john Lusterley.  
Tho. Wirley.  
john Walgrave.  
Edm. Brogreve.  
Ric. Scharpe.  
Ric. Boys.  
Will. Braytofte.  
john Freman.  
Ric. a wood  
Ric. clerk.   

CX.  
Ric. Braytofte.  
Rob. Bradmedowe.  
Gye Whiston.  
Will. Kempe.  
john Wylgrise.   

Ann. 1460. 1 E. 4.  
Edm. Brogreve.  
Will. peer.  
Tho. Bradmedowe.  
john Draper.  
john Pynchbecke.   

CXX.  
john Gage.  
Ric. a wood  
Will. Dawes.  
Will. Sawnders.  
Will. Stafforde.  
john bet.  
john Thrompton.  
Rob. Atturton.  
Ric. Braytoft.  
Rob. Onley.   

CXXX.  
Tho. Dowfe.  
john Symons.  
Rob. Burnell.  
Will. Marchall.  
Will. Shore.  
Ric. Colyns.  
Henry Marler.   

Ann. 1483. 1 R. 3.  
Will. Horsley.  
Henry Kebull.   

CXL. Ann. 1485. 1 H. 7.  
Robert Onley.  
Ric. cook.  
Tho. Bayly.  
Tho. Baggot.  
Rob. Colmon.  
Ric. lay.  
john Wyzgston.  
Will. Rowley.  
Tho. Chyrchman.   

CL.  
Rob. a Greene.  
john Paddelond.  
john Dove.  
Will. Fourde.  
Tho. Bonde.  
Will. Hapeting.  
john Haddon.  
Will. Pysford.  
Ric. Jackson.  
Ric. Coke.   

CLX.  
Tho. Paddelond.  
john Dyddesbery.  
Tho. Wardelowe.  
Rob. a Greene.  
Ric. Smyth.  
Ric. Marlowe.  
john Sawndurs.   

Ann. 1509. 1 H. 8.  
john Strong.  
Ric. harsel.  
john Hardwyn.   

CLXX.  
Tho. grow.  
john Clarke.  
john Hownfere.  
Heart .....  
Nich. Borwe.  
Tho. Warryn.  
john Bonde.  
Will. Whicam.  
Tho. Whitt.  
Yelins' Nethermill.   

CLXXX.  
Tho. Bunwell.  
Nich. heming.  
Heart Walle.  
Ric. herring.  
Tho. Dod.  
Tho. Astellyn.  
Will. Dawson (who died in the same year, and Roger Whellys kept out his Mayoralty.  
Ric. Risse.  
Will. Smethe.  
Hew Lawtyn.  
Rog. Palmer.   

CXC.  
Rob. Kyrvine.  
john Gett.  
Christofer Wade.  
William. Cottyne.  
Sym. Parkar.  
Tho. Gardener.  
Cottberd joiner.  
Christopher Warryn.  
john Sanders.  
Heart woffyr.   

CC.  
john talons.   

Ann. 1546. 1 E. 6.  
john Hartford.  
james Rogers.  
Tho. Kewet.  
William. Saunders.  
Ric. Niclyn.  
Edm. Damport.  
Ric. Hurt.   

Ann. 1553. 1 M.  
William. Hyndman.  
William. Norton.   

CCX.  
Tho. Ryley.  
Rob. Colman.  
Tho. Wheatley.   

Ann. 1558. 1 Eliz.  
john Nethermell.  
Tho. Dudley.  
Tho. Kyrven.  
Ric. Smyth.  
Hugh Harvy.  
john talons.  
Tho. Ryley.   

CCXX.  
William. Hopkyns.  
Edm. Brownell.  
William. Smalwode.  
Henry Kyrven.  
john Hartford, deprived of his office for killing a man, and in his stead  
john Sanders.  
Ric. Hawten.  
Tho. Nycholls.  
Ric. Barker.  
Tho. wight.  
Ralph Boonde.   

CCXXX.  
Sym. Cotton.  
Tho. Niclyn.  
Ralph joiner.  
Rob. Letherbarrowe.  
Edw. Barrowse.  
Tho. Saunders.  
john Myles.  
William. wylkes.  
Gilb. Dyglen.  
Henry briers.   

CCXL.  
William. Eburne.  
Tho. Hill.  
john Richards.  
Henry Shewell.  
Ric. Smyth.  
Humphrey Smalwood.  
Math. Richardson.  
john Ryley.  
William. Howcotte.  
William. Walden.   

CCL.  
Rob. Bedforde.  
Tho. Gravener.  
john Whitehead, who died before his year expired, and in his stead  
Henry briers.  
john Rogerson.  
Roger Clarke.  
Ric. Smyth.  
Thomas Barker.  
Ric. Butler.  
Christoph. Davenport.   

CCLX. An. 1603. 1 Jac.  
Ric. Page.  
Will. Wheat.  
Math. Collins.  
Henry Sewall.  
Humfr. Wightwick.  
Will. Hancock.  
Samps. Hopkins.  
Henry Smyth.  
Christoph. Warren.  
john Herring.  
Henry Davenport.   

CCLXX.  
john Barker.  
Will. Snell.  
Sam. Miles.  
Will. Sewall.  
Humfr. Smalwood.  
Henry Harwell.  
Isaak Walden.  
john Pixley.  
Tho. Potter.  
john Thomas.   

CCLXXX.  
Franc. Robinson.   

Ann. 1625. 1 Car.  
Will. Burbage.  
Ralph Walden.  
Ric. clerk.  
Henry Million.  
john Clarke.  
Tho. Warde.  
Will. jesson.  
Henry Kervin.  
Sim. Norton.   

CCXC.  
john Barker.  
Edw. Owen.  
Tho. Bassinet.  
Godfrey Legg.  
Tho. Forrest.  
john Rogerson.   

Ann. 1640.  
Samson Hopkins.   
Coming-now to speak of that great, and sometime famous Monastery, called the Priory of Coventre, (of whose Founder I have already made mention) which for the antiquity of its foundation, and ample revenues, excelled all other in this County; I shall be bold, before I proceed in the particular story thereof, to digress a little, and take a short view of the original and increase of a monastic life: as also of the Benedictine Order, whereof this Monastery was.  
That the word Monachus, which is derived 
a Nomencl. Hadr. junii.  from the Greek word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, signifieth such a one as doth solitariam vitam degere, I need not stand to demonstrate: but who it was that may be said to have been absolutely the first that begun this course of life, I find no direct certainty. Divers 
b Ex MS pervetusto in Bibls. Deuves. Polyd. Virgil. de invent. rerum, lib. 7. cap. 1.  ascribe it to the Prophet Samuel; others to Helias and Helyseus, that lived in poor Cottages and desert places near the River Jordan; and long after them S. John the Baptist: To whom may be added some of the Apostles, as also St. Mark the Evang. and by their example certain others, viz. Paul the hermit, S. Anthony, S. Hilarion, S. Basil, and S. Jerome: but of these Paul the hermit was of greatest note for his retired living: who, to 
c Ex catalogo Sanctorum, authore Petro de Natalibus, lib. 2. cap. 60.  avoid that cruel persecution which raged under Decius, betook himself to the vast solitary wilderness, where he lived 93 years unknown to any. But in the times of these men they had 
d Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  no certain Rule: for every one being free, regulated himself as he saw best for his spiritual advantage, exercising devout prayers, frequent fastings, hard studies, with mean and slender diet, which they acquired by the labour of their hands, thereby giving great examples of pious living to all posterity. So that S. Anthony is the first unto whom some do chief refer the original of this monastic profession, in regard he first so wonderfully raised up the desires of all to lead this kind of life; and instituted a Rule for Monks, as S. Basill did afterwards in Greece, and S. Hilarion in Syria. Which Anthony lived in the desert of Thebes (a part of Egypt) and there built a Monastery; where, with Sarmatus, Amatus, and Macharius, his disciples, wholly exercising himself in devout prayers, he fed upon nothing but bread and water; being so famous for his holiness, that Helena the mother of Constantine, commended herself and her son by Letters to him, and died in the wilderness in the year of Christ CCCLX. aged 105 years.  
But about 166 years after the death of Anthony, one 
e Ib. cap. 2.  Benedictus Nursinus, born in Umbria, a region of Italy, having long lived in much solitude, at length came to Sublacum, an eminent town of the Latins, distant from Rome near xl miles: And to avoid company, in regard many for his sanctity resorted to him, shortly betook himself to Cassinum, a very ancient place in that country; and there settling himself, gathered together the dispersed and singly wand'ring Monks into one Monastery, instituting certain forms and rules for their observance: Howbeit, the first that gave laws and rules to Monks was Basill, Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocea; who about the year of Christ CCCLXIII. being very famous for his learning and piety, obliged such that should enter into Orders to vow poverty, chastity, and obedience to their superior: But Benedict assigned to his Monks a special kind of habit, and appointed them a certain form for praying, slender diet, and a new rule of abstinence: And that, except in case of sickness, they should wholly forbear flesh. Which sort of Monks increased exceedingly; yet, differing in some particulars from their first rule, did in time subdivide themselves into several companies, according to their particular fancies: whence grew the Cluniacenses, Camalduenses, Vallis-Vmbrenses, Montolivetenses, Grandimontenses, Cistercienses, Silvestrenses, Celestines, and Heremitanes of S. Jerome. Which Monks of S. Benet's rule, as their tradition is, do wear a black coat lose and divided down to their heels, with a cowl or hood for their head, that falling over their shoulders is shorter than others use: and under all have a woollen white coat; as also a hair shirt, with boots to the knees; their heads being shaved with a razor below the midst, by reason whereof the top of the head so shaved is called Corona.  
And now that I am thus come to speak of their shaving, it will not be amiss to show upon what occasion this custom was taken up by the Monks. Dum beatus Petrus Antiochiae praedicaret (saith my Author 
f joh. Tinemuthen MS in Bibls. Bodl. lib. 22. ) whilst S. Peter preached at Antioch, the Gentiles, by way of contumely towards the name of Christians, shaved the very top of his head, which afterwards was held a great honour to the religious, and those of the Clergy. But further of such shaving see P. Stellartius de coronis & tonsuris, lib. 3. cap. 1. And here might I add somewhat touching the usage to the Monks of this order in the time of their sickness, especially towards the point of death; as also of washing the body being dead, with the ceremonies of burial, were it proper for this place: but I will conclude with inserting the form of their admission into the Monastery. Ego 
g MS in Bibls. Bodl. authore Sim. de Warwick, Abb. S. Mariae Ebor. f. 1. a.  frater A. promitto stabilitatem meam, & conversionem morum meorum, & obedientiam secundùm regulam S. Benedicti Abbatis, coram Deo & omnibus Sanctis ejus, in praesentia domini Abbatis N. ad monasteriam S. Mariae Coventriae: And shall refer my Reader to Clem. Reinerus his Apost. Bened. in Anglia, for further satisfaction in the particulars of their rule.  
Ordinis Benedictini Monachus.  
Touching the beginning of a monastic life here in England, if we look after the particular persons, who in times of persecution fled to woods, caves, and deserts for preservation, it will be hard to point out the first that so retired themselves: but if we consider their first being gathered into any Covent, then certainly those of Glastonbury in Somersetsh. and Bangor in Chesh. will have the pre-eminence; in the later whereof, as 
h Hist. Eccls. lib. 2. cap. 2.  Beda testifieth, there were so great a number, that being divided into 7 parts, each having a several Ruler, every part was no less in number than 300, all which lived by the labour of their hands: Howbeit, these cannot be said (for aught I know) to have lived under any other Rule than the Esseans in Palestine, of whom Polydore 
i De invent. rerum, lib. 7. cap. 1.  speaketh. And therefore to come unto those times that the Order of Benedictine monks was first transplanted into England, we are not to look higher than Austin the Monk; who, about the year of Christ 595. (as saith mine Author 
k Hist. MS Glaston. Eccls. in bibl. Bodl. p. 193. etc. ) was sent into England by Pope Gregory; whereupon Episcopal Sees were established in sundry places, and Monasteries built for Monks observing the rule of S. Benedict; so that shortly after there were none in England but of that order, which first began to be exercised in the abbey of Glastonbury; whereas before that time they lived after the manner of the Egyptian Covents (saith he:) And which was so famous in ancient time, especially through England, that before the Norman Conquest there was scarce a Monastery of any other, as I have specially observed.  
Having thus pointed at the original of a monastic life, and of this distinct Rule, I shall now go on with the story of this particular Monastery. That Earl Leofrike was its Founder, I have formerly intimated. And now touching this great and famous work, I will begin with the observation made thereof by our most ancient and authentic Historians— Quod monasterium, saith R. Hoved●n 
l f. 254. b. m. 50. , speaking of this, inter caetera bona opera quae in sua vita gessit ipse (meaning Earl Leofrik) & uxor illius Dei cultrix, & S. Mariae semper Virginis amatrix devota, nobilis Comitissa Godiva, de suo patrimonio à fundamentis construxerunt, & id terris sufficienter locupletaverunt, ornamentis variis ita ditaverunt, ut in nullo Monasterio totius Angliae tanta copia auri, argenti, gemmarum, lapidumque pretiosorum inveniretur, quanta tunc temporis habebatur in illo. Nay Will. Malmesb. addeth 
m W. Malm. f. 165. a.  further, that it was enriched and beautified with so much gold and silver, that the walls seemed too narrow to contain it; insomuch that Rob. de Limesie, B. of this diocese in the time of K. W. Rufus, scraped from one beam that supported the Shrines, 500 marks of silver. And touching its dedication and number of Monks, take this from an approved writer 
n Chron. MS Galfr. Pr. de cou. ; Anno domini MXLIII. constructum fuit monasterium Coventrense à memorandae recordationis duce Leurico, & uxore ejus Godiva; dedicatumque eodem anno ab Archiepisc. Dorobernensi Edzio, quarto Non. Octob. post Pascha● Abbate Lefwino cum XXIIII monachis in eodem instituto.  
Here 
o W. Malm. f. 165. a. n. 20.  the noble Founders, before recited, were both buried; yet not in the Church, as afterwards was frequent, but in the two porches. Of which excellent Lady it is recorded, that she bestowed all that vast treasure, she had been storing up during her whole life, upon this place: and even at the point of her death gave a rich chain of precious stones, directing it to be put about the neck of the blessed virgin's image; so that those that came of devotion thither should say as many prayers as there were several gems therein.  
And for the endowment 
p Ex Reg. Priorat. de cou. in Scac. penès Remem. Regis, f. 75. a.  thereof, did the said E. Leofrik, by the advice and licence of K. Edw. the Conf. and Pope Alexander, at the dedication of the Church to the honour of God, and his blessed Mother; as also of S. Peter the Apostle, and the holy Virgin S. Osburg, and All Saints, give, besides the one half of this town, in which the said Monastery was situate, xxiiii Lordships for maintenance of the Abbot and Monks there serving God, with food and raiment, viz. Honynton, Newnham, Chadshunt, Ichenton (Episc.) Olu●ton, Sutham, Greneburgh, Burthingbury, Merston upon Avon, Herdwyk, Wasperton, Chesterton, Sotham, Ruyton, and the one half of Sow, all in this County: Merston in Glocestersh. Salwar● in Worcestersh-Eaton upon Dee in Chesh. Kyldesby and Wynwik in Northamptonsh. Burbach, Barwell, Scraptoft and Pakinton in Leicestersh. with the liberties of Sac, Soc, Tol, and Theme: Whereunto were witnesses the King himself, Edzi Archb. of Cant. Aldred B. of Worcester, Wolsy B. of Lich. Manni Abbot of Evesham, Godwin Abbot of Winchcomb, Alfric Abbot of Pershore. Of Earls, Godwyn, Harold, Siward, and Ordgar of Devensh. with Alfward of Kynfarton, Wawen of Wotton, and many other eminent persons. Which Charter 
q Ib. b.  was first confirmed by the said K. Edw. who added these further privileges thereto, viz. that the lands so given, as before is expressed, should be free from taxes for setting forth soldiers; as also for building of Bridges or Castles, and all payments to the King, Bishop, or any other person. Next by Pope Alexander, who at that time by his Apostolic authority added, that it should not be subject to any Diocesan Bishop, nor judiciary power, of what order or dignity soever: and that the Monks here serving God should have liberty to elect their Abbot out of themselves, or any other congregation where they pleased. Whose Bull bears date in the year from our saviour's incarn. MXLIII. (1 Edw. Conf.) and afterwards by 
r Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  Will. the Conq. and other succeeding Kings.  
By which great immunities and privileges 'tis easy to be seen in what glory this Monastery then stood: Nor can we doubt but that the people had it in very high esteem; considering that it was as well the chief of all the Religious Houses in these parts, as the only one of Monks in this County; and also honoured with an extraordinary relic 
s W. Malm. f. 165. a. n. 20. , viz. the Arm of the famous S. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, placed in a silver Shrine, whereupon were graven these letters, Hoc brachium S. Augustini Egelnodus Archiep. rediens à Roma ad Papiam emit C. talentis argenti & talento auri. But the particular lands that were by the Conq. Survey recorded to belong thereto in this County, and certified 
t Domesd. lib.  under the title of Terra Ecclesiae de Coventreu, are not directly the same that be contained in the foundation Charter, though more in number; the names whereof I will here only recite; for, as I come to the several places, I shall speak at large of them. Filunger, Graneberge, Surland, Dirbingerie, Bilveie, Condone, Cobintone, Sucham, Sowa, Ulchetone, Icetone, Edburberie, Herdewiche, Hunitone, Cedeleshunt, Cestretone, Wasmertone, Neweham, and Radewei: Howbeit in some of these they had not the whole Lordship.  
Having thus manifested how amply it was endowed with lands and privileges, the next thing that I am to observe, is, how the government thereof came into the Bishop's hands, which happened in the time of K. William. Rufus, in this sort.  
Shortly 
u Ex. Rot. pervetusto penès D. & Cap. Lich.  after the Norman Couquest, there was one Peter consecrated B. of this diocese (then including Chester as well as Coventre and Lichfield) in whose time Lamfrank Archb. of Cant. held a Synod at London, wherein it was decreed, that Episcopal seats should not be in petty towns: by virtue whereof this was removed from Lichfield to Chester. To which Peter (who died and was buried at Chester) succeeded Rob. de Limesy (of whom I have formerly made mention) which R. upon the death of Lewynus Abbot of Coventre, obtained from the K. the custody of this Monastery; and, by the authority of a Bull 
w Ib●  from Pope Paschal the first, removed his seat from Chester hither. Hereupon 
x Ib.  the B. settling at Coventre, and having the government of this Monastery (as I have said) the name of Abbot became thenceforth utterly suppressed and extinct, in regard that the Episcopal dignity therein overtopped it: So that the succeeding Priors (for so were they called which had the rule) were but as substitutes to the Bishops in whom the Abbacy virtually was. But this B. was 
y W. Malm. f. 165. a. n. 10.  neither a friend to the Monastery nor to the Monks, as it seems: for, besides his scraping so much silver from one beam, as I have already intimated, he suffered the buildings to decay for want of repairs, peeled the Church of many rich ornaments; and as for the Monks, he kept them to poor and miserable commons, not regarding their regular living, nor any thing that might advance learning among them; to the end, that being thus brought low, and in ignorance, their thoughts should not soar so high as to consider the redress of these his so great injuries.  
Of the other Bishops which successively resided here at Coventre (this being their Cathedral as well as Lichfeld) I shall only recite the names, their stories being already written by Godwyn, viz. Rob. de Peche, Rog. de Clinton, Walter Durdent, Ric. Peche, and Gerard de Puella; all which, in their several times successively, did style 
z Regist. de Kenilw.  themselves Coventriae episcopi only; and had a fair palace at the north-east corner of S. Michael's Churchyard, being very near to the Monastery. But the first who bore the name, and had the office of Prior here, was one Laurence, of whom I find frequent mention in K. Steph. and H. 2. reigns; whose successors I shall insert elsewhere; and therefore will now proceed with the relation of such memorable passages as concern this Monastery, and of the further enlargement or diminution of its possessions, according as they happened in order of time.  
In which progress the first thing I find 
a Anonym. Abingd. in bibl. Bodl. vol. 1. f. 30. a.  observable, is, that in 7 Steph. the times being then turbulent, Rob. Marmion (whose seat was the Castle of Tamworth) being a man potent in Arms, and a great adversary to the E. of Chester, possessed himself thereof, turned out the Monks, and fortified the Church with the buildings belonging thereunto, making deep trenches in the fields adjacent; which he so covered, that they could not be seen, to the end that they might be an impediment to an enemy whensoever any approach should be made: but it so happened, that as he sallied out with some forces upon the E. of Chester's drawing near; and not remembering whereabouts those places had been digged, he fell with his Horse into one of them himself; and by that means, being surprised by a common soldier, had his head presently cut off: whose destruction in that kind is by our Historians observed to have been as a just judgement of God for profaning this sacred place.  
After this, viz. in 15 Steph. I find, that the Monks of Coventre granted 
b Regist. de Daventre, f. 110. b.  unto those of Daventre in Northamptonsh the Church of Ashby, with 3 yard land thereto belonging; and the Church of Haddon, with two yard land, excepting the tithes and such other benefits which were due to the Church of Winwyk (whereof it seems these were originally members) In consideration whereof, the Monks of Daventre were to pay yearly to this Monastery 1 pound of Incense before the feast of the Nat. of our Lord. Which grant was made in the time of Prior Laurence, and begot much love and mutual affection from these Religious Houses to each other: for shortly after was there an agreement 
c Ib f. 111. a.  made betwixt them, that if any Monk of Coventre should be, by the consent of his Prior and Covent sent to Daventre, out of their great affection to that House, he ought to be freely received, and reside there in that regular way, as if he were one of the same Covent, until he should be recalled by the Pr. of cou. and in case he did departed this life during such his abode there, all solemnities to be performed for him as for a Monk of dau. And the like were they of cou. to perform to those of dau. touching such as should be sent thither from dau. And that if any of either Covent did happen to die elsewhere, one Priest of each Monastery, his death being known, should celebrate 3 Masses for him, his service with Placebo and Dirige to be also performed in the Covent, with the corrody belonging to a Monk for that day, and his name registered in the martyrologe. And when any of the Priors of either Monastery should die, a Trental to be sung in the other Covent over & above the services before recited. And moreover every year a Mass of the Holy Ghost to be celebrated, as well for the living in each Monastery, as for the dead. And lastly● that in all things, both spiritual and temporal, where each might assist other, they should effectually afford their aid.  
About this time was it, that Ranulph, surnamed Gernons, E. of Chester, bearing a great respect to these Monks, gave 
d Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  them liberty to have 2 carts going to and fro twice every day, except Festivals, into his woods about Coventre, to fetch thence whatsoever they might need, in order to the repair of their buildings, fuel for their fire, or trowse for their hedges. And being fully assured that the chapel of S. Mich. here in cou. and all the rest within the town and without, with the tithes, oblations, and rights to them belonging, situate within his fee, did justly belong to them, he made them his Charter 
e Regist. Pr. de Co●. f. 76. b.  of Recognition, and confirmed them to this Monastery for the health of his soul, as also for the souls of his father, mother, and all his progenitors. After which, viz. in 12 H. 2. upon return of the Certificats touching Kts. fees, the Prior of this House signified 
f Lib. rub. in Scac. f. 104 a. , that he had 7. and a third part, with two fifths and a tenth, de veteri feoffamento; and as much in demesn as countervailed ten Kts. fees.  
And in 29 H. 2. was there an exchange 
g Rot. P. 29 H. 2.  of land made betwixt these Monks and Hugh Keviliok, the succeeding Earl; for licence whereof they gave xx marks to the King. About which time the said E. granted to them a free and ample Charter 
h Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex. , as well of protection as confirmation of their possessions; forbidding all his tenants from hindering their Market, or meddling aught therein without the good liking of the Monks. And to the end that posterity should not be ignorant which were the meats and bounds betwixt both their fees, that is to say, of the prior's part and Earls part, he by the same Charter fully describes them, including the lands of the said Monastery within these following limits, viz. beginning at S. Mich. Churchyard, and from thence directly going to the Broad-gate of his own Castle, leaving the houses of Will. de Repyndon, and Will. the son of Ric. Forthwy (tenants to the Monastery) on the North part, and the E. fee on the South: And so passing down to the river of Smythesford, and from thence ascending the brook to the Mill of Ger. le Vinter of Hull and Radeford even unto Cundealm (modo Coundon) and so coasting aside betwixt the grounds of Rob. Scot of Ailewardsiche near Blakemore, being the lands of R. Beaufiz and Anketill Locard on the one part, and the E. wood called Haselwood on the other part; and thence by the brook of Endemere to the highway leading from the midst of Harnall near to Stoke, as far as the gibbet, and thence descending by Bisseleis to the brook called Goseford; and so along that brook and the ditch, hard to the land of Will. Hakun, and thence to the walls of the said Monastery.  
To which Hugh succeeded Ranulph, surnamed Blundevill, in the said Earldom of Chester, and signory here; who ratified 
i Ibid.  to these Monks the recognition and confirmation made by E. Ran. his grandfather of the chapel of the S. Mich. and all the rest; viz. Ansty, Shilton, Wykin, Bilney, Whitley, Pinley, Stoke, Stichall, Eccleshall, Folkeshull, Karesley, Whaberley, Spenne, and Bissele●e within his fee, in all which he solemnly invested them on the feast-day of S. Abdon and Sennes in the month of July 3. R. 1. by his gold Ring, which with his said Charter 
k Ibid.  he offered upon the Altar. To which chapel of S. Mich. he likewise conferred 
l Ibid.  the Tithe of all his lands and possessions, here in Coventre; and that under the penalty of a curse upon his officers, servants and heirs, in case they should not make due payment of them accordingly. And besides this did he give to 
m Ibid.  the said Monks in exchange for one cart of those two, which E. Ran. his grandfather, by his Charter granted them to have going too and fro in his woods for necessary Housebote, Firebote, and Heybote, (as I have formerly signified) 280. acres of land, being part of his wood and waist in Eccleshale and Kersley. according to 25. foot the perch, (the meats & bounds whereof are in this his Charter perfectly set forth). Which wast he gave them liberty to enclose, reduce into tillage, or otherwise to use for their best commodity.  
But I now come to that sad misfortune which befell these Monks about this time; the story 
n Godw. de praesul.  whereof is briefly thus. Hugh Novant, a Norman by birth, having been been brought up to learning in the university of Oxford, and consecrated Bishop of this diocese towards the later end of H. 2. reign; at 
o Plac. apud Westm. xv. Mich. 6. R. 1.  the same time that he had the bishopric conferred upon him by the K. had he also a grant 
p Plac. apud Westm. xv. Mich. 6. R. 1.  of the Priory in such sort as Rog. de Clinton his predecessor enjoyed it; viz. in demesn with the Barony, wherein he received homage of the Freeholders, and found the Monks all necessaries according to his own pleasure: but 
q Plac. apud Westm. xv. Mich. 6. R. 1.  during the life of the said King Henry did he not possess what was so granted to him. Whereupon he came to K. Ric. 1. (his son and successor) and purchased 
r Plac. apud Westm. xv. Mich. 6. R. 1.  a confirmation of his father's grant: And 
s Plac. apud Westm. xv. Mich. 6. R. 1.  besides all this obtained a render of the House by Moses, the then Prior at Reding, in the presence of Baldwin Archbishop of Cant. the Bishops of London and Rochester, and many other persons of note. After which the said B. holding 
t Plac. apud Westm. xv. Mich. 6. R. 1.  a Synod in the Church of this Monastery, wherein some things were agitated tending much to the prejudice of the Monks, as it should seem, though the particulars are not recorded, he so much incensed the Monks that they rushed in upon him, and with a Cross of that Church broke his head: whereupon complaint 
u Plac. apud Westm. xv. Mich. 6. R. 1.  being presently made to Will. B. of Ely, chancellor of England, and at that time not only the Pope's Legate, but Governor of the Realm in the absence of K. Rich. then on his journey to the Holy-Land, that the Monks had shed his blood even before the Altar; he forthwith decreed 
w Anon. Evesh. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 31. a.  that they should be expelled, and secular Canons placed in their room: which judgement the proud B. soon put in execution; and by strong hand turning them out, did, to justify himself therein, forthwith dispatch Letters to Rome, whereunto he had got the h●nds of other Bishops, signifying, that the Monks of Coventre had deserted 
x Ib. b.  their Rule, and were contaminated with secular pollutions; thereupon petitioning his holiness that he might have the free disposal of that Monastery. Unto which Letters the Pope gave no present answer, expecting to have heard what the Monks could say for themselves: but they, being much impoverished by the Bishop's oppressions (for he was then a potent man, having the custody 
y Rot. P. de an. 2.4 & 5. R. 1.  of the counties of war: and Leich. committed to his charge for several years of King Rich. reign) were not able to send to Rome in their own defence; so that the B. had his desires fulfilled, the poor Monks being scattered up and down to seek their fortune in the world. In which banished condition they continued during the whole life of that B. who lying upon his deathbed at Bec. in Normandy, in the last year of K. Ric. reign, became so sensible of his great iniquities; and in particular of the injuries done to these Monks, that he deplored 
z Math. Paris. p. 19●. n. 30. & 40.  the same with abundant sighs and tears; earnestly desiring that prayers and intercessions should be made unto God for him. And not then knowing how to make other satisfaction than to end his days in their habit, with great mourning besought 
a Math. Paris. p. 19●. n. 30. & 40.  the Abbot of Bec, that for the love of God, and shame of the devil, he would vouchsafe to grant him the habit of a Monk, to the end that he might have them to be his patrons in the world to come, whom he had so persecuted in this. Which being accordingly fulfilled, he disposed 
b Math. Paris. p. 19●. n. 30. & 40.  all his gold and silver, jewels and plate to Houses of Religion, and unto the poor; and by way of satisfaction for his manifold transgressions condemned 
c Chr. MS. H. Knighton in Bibls. Cotton. f. 50. b.  himself to the pains of Purgatory usque in diem judicii cruciandus, and so died.  
At which time there was resident 
d M. Paris p. 19●. n. 40. & 50.  in the Court of Rome one Thomas a Monk of Coventre; who being expelled with the rest, was studious to obtain a restitution of this Monastery to its former condition; and therefore waited all opportunities, though through want he was often forced to beg his bread: and when news was brought of the Bishop's death, being then in good hopes to be heard, he exhibited his petition to Pope Innocent the third (than newly created and sitting with his Cardinals in the consistory); which so soon as his Holiness had read, in an angry mood he bade 
e Ib. p. 19●.  the Monk withdraw, telling him, that other Petitions to the same purpose had been exhibited to Clement and Celestine, his predecessors, but rejected, and therefore his expectations were vain. Unto which the Monk with bitter tears replied, Holy Father! my Petition is just and altogether honest, and therefore my expectation is not vain; for I expect your death, as I have done your predecessors; for there shall one succeed you who will hear my Petition to purpose. But the Pope, taking notice of these expressions from the poor Monk, and much wondering at them, said to the Cardinals, Hear you not what this devil hath spoken? scil. I expect your death as I have done your predecessors; immediately turned to him and said, Brother, by S. Peter, thou shalt not here expect my death, for thy Petition is granted; and forthwith before he went to dinner directed his Letters 
f Ib. n. 1.  mandatory to Hubert Archbishop of Canterb. that upon sight of them he should presently go to the Church of Coventre, and thence put forth the Clerks, and reinvest the Monks: which the said Archb. did accordingly xv. Kal. Feb. 1198. (ult. R. 1.) And because Moses the Prior was dead in the time of their banishment, he constituted in his stead one Joybert a Norman; who for his eminent wisdom in worldly affairs, had the government also of Daventre, Wenloc, and Bermundsey committed to him. Which Joybert was no sooner entered upon his charge, but he speedily, with the consent of the Monks elected 
g Ib. p. ●93. n. 10.  Geffrey Muschamp Archdeacon of Cliveland to be B. as being a man from whom they expected nothing but fair regard.  
The Monks therefore thus reestablished took into consideration the conveniences of their House and all other securities that might tend to their advantage, as appears by what I shall instance: for in 5. Joh. they procured an alteration 
h Rot. P. 5. John.  of the Market, but how the Record expresses not; in consideration whereof they gave a Fine of 5. marks to the King. And the next ensuing year did they obtain the K. special Letters 
i Cart. 6. joh. m. 4. n. 41.  of protection for themselves, their tenants, and all their possessions: as also such a privilege, that they should not be impleaded for any of their lands except before the K. himself, or his chief Justice, for which they gave 
k Rot. F. 6. joh. m. 4.  2. palfreys. The like Charter 
l Cart. 11. H. 3. m. 28.  of protection had they in 11. E. 3. and, besides another, 
m Ibid. m. 32.  of sundry privileges; viz. Sok, Sak, Tol, Them, Infangenthef, Hamsocne, forstal, blodwithe, fithwithe, wardwite, and Mundbriche: And that they and all their tenants, except those which held by knight's service more than half a Kts. fee, should be quit of Murder, Robbery, suit to the County or Hundred-Courts, aid to the Shiriff, view of Frank-plege, and repair of the K. Castles or pools. In consideration of which favours they paid to the K. a Fine 
n Rot. P. 11. H. 3.  of 60. marks; towards the raising whereof they had Aid 
o Claus. 11. H. 3. m. 13.  of their Coventre-burgers. In the same year had they a grant 
p Ibid. m. 19  of an yearly fair to last for 8. days, beginning on the day of S. Leodigarius the martyr, which falls out Oct. 2. And in 16. H. 3. did Geffrey, the then Prior, purchase 
q F. levat. ●v. Joh. B. 16. H. 3.  of Gerard de Allespath half a hide of land in Old-Fillongley to the use of this Monastery.  
Touching such extraordinary charges whereunto they were subject in this K. time, I find, that in 13. H. 3. they gave a Fine 
r Claus. 13. H. 3. m. 3.  to be exempt from sending soldiers in person for the expedition then beyond Sea; and to have power for levying Scutage of their tenants for ten Kts. fees, which they held of the King in Capite; viz. 3. marks pro quolibet scuto towards that service. As also in 18. H. 3. a 
s Rot. P. 18. H. 3.  Fine of 25. marks, that they might not send soldiers to the King's Army in Wales. In 
Testa. de Nevil.  20. H. 3. they answered xx. marks for 8. Kts. fees de v●teri feoffamento, upon collection of the Aid for marrying of Isabella the King's sister to the Rom. Emp. In 
Testa. de Nevil.  26. xv. marks, by way of Aid, upon the K. transfretation into Gascoyn. In 29. 
Rot. P. ●9. H. 3.  10. li. for x. Kts. fees, upon the Aid for marriage of the King's eldest daughter. Towards their better support of which burdens they had the K. Letters 
Pat. 33. H. 3. m. 3.  of recommendation to all their tenants, for the receiving Aid from them; which bear date in Octob. 33. of his reign.  
But, it seems, that these taxes fell thus heavy upon them, before they had in any reasonable measure recovered themselves out of the low condition wherein they had been cast by the oppression of Hugh Novant the B. beforementioned: for I find 
MS. penès ●. Roper. ●. , that in the time of Prior Roger (who died about the 32. of this King's reign,) there being a great league of friendship betwixt the Monks of this Monastery, and the Canons of Derley, in Derbysh. these of Coventr● represented their miserable miserable condition unto those of Derley, not only with very lamentable expressions, but with tears; protesting, that their wants were so great, that the whole Covent was like to be dispersed, except they had present succour; and therefore humbly besought the Canons of Derley, that they would vouchsafe to receive some of them into their Monastery, there to have subsistence for a while, quousque oriens ex alto, miseratio altissimi, nostro foeliciùs illuxerit occidenti, are their words. Of which great good will, that had been for a long time before, betwixt these two Religious houses, I find this testimony 
z Ibid. , that by way of mutual courtesies, the Monks of Coventre used to send unto them of Derley Needles and soap; and they of Derley to these Saddles and riding-furniture.  
But after this they received, as well from the King as others, divers great favours and benefits for the advantage of their Monastery: For in 34. H. 3. it was 
a Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Insp. F. levat. 3 sept. Mich. 34. H. 3. , that they obtained in feeferme from Rog. de Montalt and Cecily his wife all their interest in the manor of Coventre, with the advouson of the Church of S. Mich. and the Chappells thereunto belonging; excepting their capital seat called Cheylesmore, and the Park, with the House of Friers-Minors; and the homage and services of their freeholders, whose names I have particularly expressed already in my discourse of the said Roger. And in 41. H. 3. had they the King's Charter 
b Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  of Free-warren in all their demesn lands of Coventre, Cundulme, Sow, Wylenhale, Frankton, Merston, and Herdwyke, Sutham, Olethon, Offechurch, Wasperton, Honyton and Packwood, with divers other places in this County and Leicestershire. As also in 44. H. 3. an appropriation 
c Reg. R. Molend. m. 4.  of S. Michael's Church before mentioned, with all the Chappells thereunto belonging; viz. Ansty, Shulton, Wykin, Stoke, Bilney, Sow, Stichall, Folkeshull and Sponne; and of Trinity-Church with its chapels: the chapel of S. John, with the hospital; the Churches of Corley and Allespath, the Church of Herdwyke, and its chapels, with archidiaconal jurisdiction there: The Church of Packwood, with Archid. jurisdiction also; And likewise the whole tithes arising in their demesn-lands, whersoever. In 46. H. 3. the like appropriation 
d Ib. m. 11.  for Offechurch. And in 51. H. 3. a confirmation 
e Cart. 51: H. 3. m. 8.  of their foundation Charter by E. Leofrik, with the Bull of Pope Alexander the first: As also a further grant of freedom from doing suit to the County or Hundred-Courts, and to the Shiriffs-Turn. And that they should have a Coroner within the town of Coventre that might answer before the justice's Itinerant, for whatsoever concerned that office: and moreover a Merchants-Gild, with all privileges thereto belonging; and that they, their tenants, nor their goods should be distreyned for any debt not properly their own, or for which they were sureties.  
And after this, ere long, suffering great losses by reason of such excursions as young Montfort and his fellow rebels in Kenilworth-Castle, or the King's Army, during the six months' siege thereof, did make; had they the King's Letters-Pat. 
f Pat. 51● H. 3. m. 28.  recommending their wants to all their tenants, and desiring them that they would so contribute to their relief, as that they might expect recompense at God's hand, and thanks from him. And in 5. E. 1. licence 
g Pat. 5. E. 1. m. 20.  to enclose certain wast-grounds near Coventre ● which (inter alia) were granted to them in feeferme by Roger de Montalt and Cecily his wife. So that the state wherein this Monastery stood, about those times, was thus represented by a special Inquisition 
h Inq. per H. Not●. etc. 7. E. 1. in Scacc. penès Rememb. R.  taken shortly after; viz. that, consisting of black-Monks, it had therein a cathedral Church: and that the Prior and his Covent, together with the Chapter of Litchfield, did elect the Bishop, these having the first voice: That the Prior, here, was also Lord of this town, a moiety whereof, with the whole Barony, he held of the K. in Capite, by the service of 2. Kts. fees in the Army: And had a weekly market on the Friday; and a fair every year, enduring 8. days, with a Coroner, and Free-warren in all his demesn-lands: which moiety he held as freely as Earl Leof●ik did the same of K. Edward the Conf. And that he the said Prior with his tenants, being privileged of murder 
i Id est from being fined for murder committed within his liberty. , had Gallows, Pillory, tumbril, assize of bread and beer; as also fealty of his burghers, and appearances at his Court twice in the year: for all which the Charters o● K. H. 3. and divers other his progenitors were then exhibited.  
And Moreover, that he held the other moiety, called the Earls part; with the outwood wherein the Inhabitants claimed Common of pasture for all manner of cattles, and other commoning in the woods belonging to the abbey of Stoneley, of the heirs of Roger de Montalt, by the service of cx. marks per annum, according as in the Fine levied betwixt the said Roger and Cecily his wife, and the said Prior and Covent is more at large contained: which heirs held it of the K. as of the fee of Chester. In which half the said Prior had once in the year a fair lasting six days, about the feast of the holy Trinity; with Gallows, Pillory, tumbril, assize of bread and beer; and fealty of all the burghers; as also two appearances yearly at his Court. By which Inquisit. likewise appeareth, that the whole town was then exempt from Toll, excepting for Horses, whereof the burghers were only freed; but that the said burghers had Toll of Horses for their own tenants there inhabiting: and that the ●ame Prior had three Mills here, with the ponds thereto belonging; and two pools in demesn. All which immunities and privileges were in 13. E. 1. pleaded 
k Rot. de Quo war. penès Camer. Scacc.  by the Monks; who then likewise manifested, that they had time out of mind enjoyed two great Courts every year in this place; and weyfs: and that the prior's bailiff used ever to go a long with the K. bailiff to execute all such precepts as concerned the Crown: As also, that the town of Coventre answered for xii. having Free warren Infangthef, assize of bread and beer, market, and fair, with all things belonging thereto; Pillory, tumbril, and a Coroner of their own: And that they were quit of murder, Robbery, suit to the County or Hundred-Courts, aid to the Shiriff, etc.  
Touching the market they had here, it was kept in that part of the town called the Priors-half, as it seems; where still it continues, that being the place peculiar thereunto: for in E. 2. time, upon a suit 
l Plac. de T. Hill. ●emp. E. 2. Rot. 151.  commenced by the Prior against one Will. Graumpe and others, for selling divers wares in Erle-street every week upon the Friday in their houses and shops; who pleaded 
m Plac. de T. Hill. ●emp. E. 2. Rot. 151. , that they did so by virtue of the Charter anciently granted to them from the Earl of Chester; in which was contained, that they should enjoy as ample liberties as the Burgesses of Lincoln; and added, that the said Earl in his time had a fair in that street, and so likewise his heirs, till such time as the beforementioned Roger de Montalt and Cecily his wife demised that street to the predecessors of the said Prior; judgement 
n Plac. de T. Hill. ●emp. E. 2. Rot. 151.  was given for the Prior with lx. li. damages; and command that they should not sell their commodities any where upon the Friday, but in the prior's part. But in E. 3. time, after the possession of Cheylesmore came to the hands of Q. Isabella, there grew some dispute touching the extent of the prior's part; so that, by an Indenture 
o Ex vet. cod. MS. penès. Tho. D. Leigh de Stonely.  tripartite, bearing date 29. E. 3. made betwixt the said Q. with the Mayor and Commonalty on the one part, and the Prior and Covent on the other, the division betwixt their said parts was by meats and bounds there described, in manner following; viz. beginning at the stones or pillars near the Cross of S. john Bapt. hospital, including Northwards all Bishop-street; and so all along towards the Common-Quarry, near the garden of Ric. Buckmore: and thence straight on, taking in all S. Nicholas-street, even to the highway leading unto Radford: and so through the midst of Radford to Broad oak towards the East; and thence to Whittemore, environing that manor; and so to Blakemore, and Cuenetsord: and thence turning aside by a little brook running from Endemere towards Coventre into Swanneswell-pool: and from that pool by a hedge and ditch of the Priory, near to the gate called Derugate to Erlesmylne; and thence on the backside of Erles-orchard, including the Bishops-palace, and so to the wall of the Priory well-yard, and along by the gate of the Monastery to the corner of Trinity-Churchyard, where the Butchers use to be: and from that corner directly along by the west-gate of the Priory, and the guest-stable-wall to the running river; and so thwarting the brook, excluding S. Iohn's-Hospitall and the bakehouse belonging thereto unto the Cross or pillars before mentioned. So that whatsoever is included within those bounds was the prior's part, and all the rest the Earl's part.  
Divers other Covenants are contained in the said tripartite Indenture, whereof the Friday-market for cattles and timber, is one of the principal, which was agreed to be kept in Bishop street, and cookstreet, as it had wont to be; but that the said Prior and his successors should take no Toll, except for Horses only; And that the sale of all other vendible commodities whatsoever, in this town, should be by the ordering of the Mayor and Commonalty, and their successors for ever.  
As for the several messages and lands purchased by the Monks of sundry freeholders within the precincts of Coventre; as also in their other Lordships, in E. 2. time and afterwards, I shall decline the particular mention of them, in regard, that there is not any thing very notable to be observed, either of the persons from whom they were acquired, or of the lands themselves.  
The next thing that, in order of time, I meet with, which may be reckoned worthy of note in relation to this Monastery, is, that the Clergy, and people of the Archdeaconry of Coventre did in Anno 1410. (12. H. 4.) make an humble representation 
p Burgh. f. 209.  to john Keterich B. of this diocese, that the memory of the holy Virgin S. Osburg (unto whom this monastery was specially dedicated) grew famous for many miracles in those days; for as much as divers weak and infirm people, which came to her tomb, situate in the Priory-Church, and there and elsewhere imploring her prayers and merits, had been restored to bodily health and soundness: And therefore did petition the same Bishop, that her birthday might be solemnised, and the said virgin reverenced in hymns and psalms, with other devout suffrages. Whereupon the B. caused a Synod 
q Burgh. f. 209. a.  of the Clergy of this Archdeaconry to be convened in the said Church the 13. of Octob. in the same year; wherein it was determined, that her said birthday should be solemnised and kept, as a double festival throughout the whole Archdeaconry every year for ever, and in as complete a manner as the Feast of their church's dedication.  
But I now come to that fatal Survey in 26. H. 8. the forerunner of its dissolution; wherein I shall not descend to particulars, but only represent what the yearly revenue thereof was then certified 
r MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 26. a.  to be; viz. 731. li. 19 s. 05. d. Out of which the feeferme rent to the Crown, reserved by Rog. de Montalt (as I have showed) with all other Pensions and annual 
s Ib. ●. 28. a.  payments amounting to 249. li. 05. s. 09. d. being deducted, the clear remainder was 499. li. 07. s. 04. d. per annum. Amongst which deductions I find 
t Ib. f. 27. b.  that 14. li. 13. s. two. d. per annum: was reckoned for bread, beer, and two messes of meat daily, viz. as much as would suffice for two Monks, and allowed to the poor of S. John's hospital (within this City) upon the first foundation thereof. And 06. li. 13. s. 04. d. in money, bread, wine, and other victual distributed to poor people on Maunday-thursday, yearly, at the washing of their feet. And also 12. li. 11. s. 04. d. for the yearly maintenance of poor scholars in the said Monastery. And 26. s. 08. d. for to keep the Anniversary of E. Leofrik the founder, and of the Countess Godeva his wife. At the time of which Survey Henry Marq. Dorset was high Steward, and had 04. li. per annum Pension; and Will. Gevyns Receiver-generall, who had 10. li. per annum annuity.  
But behold the instability of these terrestrial things; what the pious Founder, and all other its worthy benefactors had, with great zeal to God's glory, so cheerfully given and bestowed on the structure, endowment, and adorning of this sometime famous Monastery; and that with such heavy imprecations and curses upon any that should take away or diminish aught thereof, as the Charters before cited do manifest: Against which violators of the Church its patrimony, the representative body of this Realm had also, so often, in terrorem, pronounced solemn curses in open Parliament, as whosoever shall cast his eye upon our Statutes and public Hist. may discern; was subverted,, torn away, and scattered in 30. of King H. 8. reign, after it had stood near 500 years, the glory of all these parts: at which time the very Church itself, though a most beautiful cathedral, and the mother-Church of this City, scap't not the rude hands of the destroyers; but was pulled in pieces and reduced to rubbish: For the countenance of which sad Act, the then Prior and Covent, seeing the fate of some others that refused, was no less than to be hanged up at their gates, were brought to make surrender of the same into the hands of Commissioners for the King's use, as appears by their public Instrument 
u In curia Augm.  under Seal, bearing date 15. Jan. in the year abovesaid, with all the names of those that subscribed thereunto, which I have here subjoined, with their several yearly Pensions 
w Ex cod. MS. Ibid.  that were granted to them during life.  

Thomas Camswell Prior,  
Ric. Bernaculus sub-Pr.  
Winsfridus Cellarar.  
Will. Waters.  
joh. Reston.  
joh. Evans.  
Rob. Wyldy.  
Tho. Chamburs.  
Nich. Bromyche.  
Will. Foster.  
joh. Howlee.  
Will. Bouchere.   
Thomae Camswell, Priori ibid. 123. li. 06. s. 08. Ric. Barnacle Monacho ibid. 13. 06. 08. Tho. winter Monacho ibid. 06. 13. 04. Rob. wild Monacho ibid. 16. 06. 08. Tho. leek Monacho ibid. 06. 00 00 Humfr. Colar Monacho ibid. 05. 06. 08. joh. Ecculsal Monacho ibid. 05. 06. 08. joh. Evans Monacho ibid. 05. 06. 08. Tho. Chamburs Monacho ibid. 06. 13. 04. Nich. Brenyth Monacho ibid. 05. 06. 08. Will Foster Monacho ibid. 05. 06. 08.  

Priores de Coventre.  
Lefwinus Anno. 1043.  
Laurentius, obiit 4. Cal. Feb. Anno. 1179. (25. H. 2.) 
Chron. MS. Galfr. Pr. de Coventre.   
Moses, obiit 17. Cal. Aug. Anno 1198. (10. R. 1.) 
Chron. MS. Galfr. Pr. de Coventre.   
joibertus, obiit 18. Cal. julii 1216. (18. Joh.) 
Chron. MS. Galfr. Pr. de Coventre.   
Galfridus, electus 16. Cal. Aug. 1216. 
Chron. MS. Galfr. Pr. de Coventre.   
Rogerus, 
F. levat. xv. Joh. B. 32. H. 3.  32. H. 3.  
Willielmus, 33. H. 3.  
Henr. Irreys. 13. Cal. Maii. 1342. 
Cart. 33. H. 3. m. 4.   
Will. de Dunstaple. 7. Cal. Sept. 1349. 
Northb. f. 39 a.   
Will. de Grenburgh 10. Cal. Aug. 1361.  
jac. de Horton ... Oct. 1391. 
Ib. f. 49. a.   
Rog. Cotton. 7. Aug. 1396. 
Strett. f. 8. b.   
Ric. Crossby 10. Maii 1399. 
Sk. f. 7. a.   
Ric. Nottingham 11. Maii 1437. 
Ib. f. 11. a.   
Tho. Derram obiit 14. Apr. 21. E. 4. 
Burgh. f. 6. a.   
Ric● Shaw. 14. H. 7.  
Will. Polesworth. penult. Febr. 1500. 
Heyw. f. 35. b.   
Tho. Wiford 26. H. 8. 
Esc. 21. E. 4.   
Tho. Camswell 30. H. 8.   
Which Priors had place in Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm, 
Inq. super depop. 3. E. 6.  
Bowl. f. 205. b. Reg. Primit. & dec. Ex autogr. in Cur. Augm.  as appears by all the writts of Summons in every King's reign.  
The succession of the particular manors, which belonged to this Religious house, I have pointed at, as they lie in my way: All therefore that I now have further to do in relation unto it, is to observe what became of the site thereof; wherein I find, that K. H. 8. by his Pat. 
x Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 3.  dated 28. Julii, 37. of his reign, granted it to john combs gentleman and Rich. Stansfield, and their heirs, with divers mess. gardens, mills, etc. thereto belonging; to hold in Free burgages. From whom it came afterwards to john Hales, as it seems: for I find, that in 15. Eliz. he died 
y Esc. 15. Eliz.  seized thereof, leaving John his nephew; (viz. son to his brother Christopher) his heir: but none of that family do now enjoy it.   

Chantryes in, and adjoining to the Priory.  
Leicester's Chantry.  
THis Chantry was founded in 2. E. 3. as appears by the Covenants 
z Northb● f. 27. a.  for Ordination thereof made betwixt Henry the then Prior, and Rob. de Leicester and Will. de Leicester, Canons of Lichfield; whereby the said Prior doth undertake for himself and his successors to find two secular Priests to sing Mass daily in that cathedral at the Altar of the holy Trinity, the blessed Virgin, K. Edward the Confessor, Edmund Archb. of Canterbury, and All-Saints, standing in the body of the said Church; for the good estate of the same Church, and for the soul of the before specified Prior; as also for the souls of Henry and Letice, father and mother of the said Prior; Robert and Will. de Leicester above mentioned, Geffrey and Elene their father and mother; and of their brethren and sisters. And likewise for the souls of Sir Will. de Bereford, Frere Hugh de Rothwell, Walt. de Langton, and Roger Northburg then B●shop of Coventre and Lichfield. But of this Chantry, all that I find more is, that upon the Survey 
a MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 28. a.  taken in 26. H. 8. it was certified, that Thomas Jackson and William Pawden were then the Priests belonging thereto, each of which had a stipend of 4. li. per annum paid by the Prior, and were removable at his pleasure.   

Copstons' Chantry.  
THis Chantry, adjoining 
b Ib. f. 31 b.  to the wall of the Priory, was founded 
c Pat. 19 E. 1. m. 14.  by William. Copston in 19 E. 1. the revenue 
d M S. penès eund. S. A. f. 31. b.  of it, in 26. H. 8. being xi. li. viij. s. two. d. per annum, over and above reprises; and Anthony Molineux Dr. of Divinity than Warden thereof. It seems, that, upon the dissolution of the Monastery in 30. H. 8. it was translated into S. Michaell's Church; for 
e Ex alio M S. penès eund. f. 6. a.  there I find it in 37. H. 8. and of the clear yearly value of xi. li. seven. s. two. d. ob. above all reprises.  
The next particular whereof I come to speak, is the two large and beautiful Churches, dedicated the one to S. Michael, the other to the holy Trinity; both which heretofore stood within the same Cimetery with the Priory Church.   

S. Michaell's Church.  
OF this, the first mention that I find 
f Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Insp. , is in K. Stephen's time; for than did Ranulph E. of Chester render it to the Monks of Coventre, by the name of the chapel of S. Michael, being satisfied by the testimony of divers persons, as well Clergy as laiety, that it was their right. Which act of his E. Hugh his son and successor confirmed 
g Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Insp. . Hereunto also did E. Ranulph, the last of that name, give 
h Ibid.  the tithe of his lands and rents in Coventre for the health of his soul, and of his ancestors souls; commanding all his Officers upon pain of a grievous curse to make due payment of them accordingly. What colour of right the Bishop had in the advouson thereof I find not: but it seems that a claim he made thereto; so that in 32. H. 3. The Prior and he came to an agreement 
i F. levat. xv. Joh. 1.32. H. 3. : whereupon the said Prior, to purchase the B ps interest, parted with the perpetual patronage of the Churches of Ruyton and Bobenhull, then settling them upon the cathedral of Lichfield, whereof since that time they have been prebend's. By which Accord 
k Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  it was concluded, that after the deceases of each of those Priests, than Incumbents of the particular Chappells belonging thereto, the Monks should provide secular Priests, and other sit Ministers to serve in the said Chappells, and to allow them competent maintenance. And, that to the vicarage of S. Michall should, by the Bishop's official and the Archdeacon, and two other discreet men on the prior's part chosen and sworn, be assigned, out of the fruits of the said Church, the value of xxiv. marks per annum.  
And moreover, that the Prior and Covent should pay, out of the fruits thereof to the Archdeacon of Coventre, for his Procurations, four marks. And because that the cathedral of Lichfield, had of ancient time used to have xxx. marks yearly out of the profits of this Church, it was by the same Agreement further concluded, that the same sum should be paid yearly thereto for the time to come, at the Feasts of S. Michael and Easter, by even portions, out of the Rectory of Southam, (the patronage whereof belonged to the said Monks). Which Accord bears date at Warwick 3. Kal. julii Anno 1248. (32. H. 3.) But in 44. H. 3. this Church was appropriated 
l Rot. R. Molend. penès Regist. cou. & Lich. episc. m. 4.  to the Monks; and in Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. with its chapels, valued 
m M S. in Scacc.  at 50. marks; and the vicarage at 8. marks and a half.  
The tall and beautiful steeple; which, for its excellent workmanship and height, is inferior to none in England, was 
n Ex cattle. Majorum cou. penès I. Hales ar.  more than xxii. years in building; being begun in Anno 1373. 47. E. 3. and finished Anno 1395. 18. R. 2. But I find 
o Ex cattle. Majorum cou. penès I. Hales ar. , that in 12. H. 6. there was a new work begun upon this Church, yet what in particular I cannot directly say: howbeit, by the fashion of the building, do I conceive, that the whole body of the Church, or the greatest part thereof, was then built in that form we now behold it.  
In 26. H. 8. the vicarage, before expressed, was ᵖ rated at 65. li. 10. s. 06. per annum, out of which being then annually paid 02. li. 15. s. 04. d. to the Archdeacon of Coventre for Procurations and Synodals: to the Prior of Coventre for an yearly Pension c. s. and to the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield 33. s. 04. d. the clear value amounted to 56. Livre. 00s. 10. d.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Langt. f. 5. a.  Magr. Will. de Billeslege 6. Non. Martii 1296.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

North. f. 18. b.  joh. de Kent Diac. 7. Id. junii 1323.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Strett. f. 9 a.  Will. del Peek Pbr. 15. Cal. Sept. 1361.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 11. b.  Rob. de Wentbrigg. Pbr. 14. Cal. Dec. 1362.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Sk. f. 2. a.  Thom. de Stanley Pbr. 1388.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 3. a.  joh. de Lodelawe Pbr. 1388.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 10. a.  Thom. Stanley Pbr. 7. Oct. 1395.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Burgh. f. 11. a.  Thom. de Tutterbury Cap. 6. Febr. 1402.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 11. b.  joh. Wakering Cap. 9 Martii 1402.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 23. a.  Will. Glym. 29. Julii 1409.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Bull. f. 7. b.  Rob. Thresk. Cap. 10. Jan. 1418.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 8. b.  Ric. Leiet leg. D. 19 Nou. 1419.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 

Heyw. f. 26. b.  joh. Heyworth, in decr●t Baccalar. 10. Dec. 1431.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 
Will. Glym. 22. Jan. 1436. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 
Tho. Worshop, 
Ib. f. 40. a.  alias Chesterfield, in decr. bacc. 19 Jun. 1441.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 
Tho. Egmond, 
Bowl. f. 25. b.  art. medicinaque Dr. 23. Oct. 1457.  Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 
Margr. Jol. Veysy leg. Dr. 26. Apr. 1507. 
Bl. f. 5. a.   Prior. & conu. de Coventre. 
D. Georg. 6. Maii. 1520. 
Ib. f. 8. b.   D. Rex, ratione advoc. ejusd. per Geo. Com. Hunt. & Fr. Hastings, fill. & haer. dicti Com. (per Pr. & conu. de cou. iisdem dat.) sibi concess. 
Arth. Dudley Cler. Capellanus D. Regis, 
Str. & f. 15. a.  6. Febr. 1537.  Pr. & conu. de Coventre. 
Io. Ramridg Cler. 7. Febr. 1538. 
Ib. f. 16. b.   Edw. 6. Rex Angl. 
Hugo Simon, 
Samps. f. 4●. b.  sacrae Theol. bacc. 17. Martii 1552.  Eliz. Regina. 
Will. Ireland Cleric. 22. Sept. 1577. 
Samps. & B. f. 47. a.   Eliz. Regina. 
Will. Hinton Cler. S. Theo. Bacc. 26. Mar. 1583. 
Bundle. ●●   jacobus Rex. 
Sam. bugs cler. S. Theol. bacc. 4. Nou. 1623. 
Morton. bund. incert.    

Monumental Inscriptions in this Church.  
In Draper's chapel, upon a plain raised Monument.  
Hic iacet Julianus Nethermyll prostratus  
Quondam Maior huius Civitatis, qui obiit  
xi. die mensis Aprilis anno Domini M. D.  
xxxix. & Johana uxor eius, quorum  
Animabus propitietur Deus, Amen.  
In Mercer's chapel, on a fair Monument whereupon are the statues of a man in armour and his two wives.  
Orate pro anima Elizabethe Swillington, nuper u●oris  
Radulphi Swillington attornati generalis Domini regis H●nri●  
Octavi, Recordatoris Civitatis Coventrie, ●●oris Thom●  
Essex armigeri: Que quidem Elizabeth● obiit .....  
In this Church of St. Mich. were divers Chantries, founded by several persons, and endowed with Lands or some yearly Revenue, for the maintenance of one or more Priests, daily to Sing Mass for the souls of the Donors, or such whom they did appoint.    

Merynton's Chantry.  
THis was founded 
q Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 1. m. 6.  by Hugh de Merynton in 17 E. 2. and consisted of two priests, to Sing Mass daily for the health of his soul, and of Agnes his wife: as also for the souls of his ancestors and all the faithful deceased; being endowed with 8. l. yearly Rent, for that purpose: yet in 
r M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 30. b.  26 H. 8. the clear yearly value thereof amounted to no more than an C. s. but upon the Survey 
s Ex alio M S. penès eund.  taken in 37 H. 8. it was found to be worth 7. l. 09. s. 04. d. per an. over and above all reprises.   

Shepey's Chantry.  
THis was founded 
t Pat 4. E. 3. p. 1. m. 40.  by Laurence Shepey of Coventre in 4 E. 3. & endowed with one mess, and two Shops, for the maintenance of a Priest to Sing Mass daily, at the Altar of St. Laurence within the same Church; for the soul of the said Laurence; and of the souls of his father and mother; Maud his wife; Adam Stanydelf and Alice his wife, with all the faithful deceased. Whereunto, in 11 R. 2. john Shepey, Dean of Lincoln, added 
u Pat. 6. R. 2. p. 2. m. 2. Esc. 11 R. 2. n. ●9.  the gift of one more mess. for the maintenance of two Priests to Sing Mass at the said Altar, for the soul of Laurence, the Founder (his grandfather) jordan Shepey, his father: as also for the good estate of him the said Dean, whilst he lived; and afterwards for the health of his soul, and the souls of all the faithful deceased. In 37 H. 8. the value thereof, certified 
w M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 7. a.  at 59 s. 07. d. per an. was allowed by the last Prior of Coventre to the curate of Sow, in augmentation of his Salary; in regard that the small tithes of Sow, that were all he had for his maintenance, were then worth but six pounds per an.  
After this, viz. in 45 E. 3. john de Burgh, Priest, Will. Liberd, John de Pountfreit, Ranulph Palmer, and Thomas Yelvertoft, gave 
x Pat. 45. E. 3. p. 1. m. 32.  two mess. with the appurtenances here in Coventre, for the maintenance of a Priest to Sing Mass daily at the Altar of the blessed Virgin, within this Church, for the souls of Henry Dilcock, and Margery his wife, Robert de Watton and Maud his wife; and of Will. de Shepey and Alice his wife.   

Haye's Chantry.  
THis was founded 
y Pat. 12. R. 2. p. 1. m. 16.  in 12. R. 2. by Henry deal Hay of Coventre, Girdler; and endowed with three mess, lying here in Coventre, for the maintenance of one Priest to Sing Mass daily at the Altar of All-Saints, within this Church; for the good estate of the said K. R. 2. and of Q. Anne his consort: as also of him the said Henry, during their natural lives, and afterwards for the health of their souls. The Revenue whereof in 37 H. 8. being certified 
z M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 7. a.  at 21. s. 07, d. per an. over and above reprises, was by the last Prior of Coventre given to the Vicar of Folkeshull in augmentation of his living, whereof the value then extended to no more than 03. l. 18. s. per an.   

Preston's Chantry.  
THis was founded 
a Pat. 13. H. 4. p. 2. m. 26.  by john Preston of Coventre in 13 H. 4. for two Priests to Sing Mass daily at the Altars of the holy Trinity, and the blessed Virgin, within this Church, for the good estate of him the said John, during this mortal life; and afterwards for the health of his soul; as also for the Souls of his Parents and Benefactors, and all the faithful deceased; and endowed with six Mess: and one Shop, with a Chamber over it, situate here in Coventre. All which in 26 H. 8. were valued 
b M S. penès praefat. S. A. f. 30. a  at 05. l. 09. s. per an. over and above reprises: but in 
c Ex alio M S. penès eund. f. 4. a.  37 H. 8. at no more than 04. l. 06. s. 11. d. per an.   

Crosses Chantry.  
IN 13 H. 4. john Scarburgh, Philip Baron, Laurence Coke, and Thomas Henry's gave 
d Pat. 13. H. 4. p. 2. m. 39  5. Mess and 04. l. 06. s. 06. d. Rent. per an. lying here in Coventre, to the Mayor and Commonalty of this City, and their successors for ever, to find a certain Priest to Sing Mass daily, at the Altar of St. Katherine within the said Church, for the good estate of the same K Henry, during this life; and for his soul after his departure hence: as also for the soul of john cross late Merchant of Coventre, and the souls of all the faithful deceased: But when this Chantry was dissolved or altered, I find not.   

Pyseford's Chantry.  
THis was founded 
e M S. penès praefat. S.A. f. 4. b.  by one Will. Pyseford, and endowed with lands, for to find one Priest, to Sing Mass daily within this Church; and to maintain six poor men and their wives, such as had been honest householders, and were fallen to decay, within the City; viz. 07. d. ob. a week to every Couple, to pray for the souls of the said William and his Parents for ever: Howbeit, the certain time of its foundation I have not seen; but the lands and tenements thereunto belonging, being, by the Survey 
f Ib.  taken in 37 H. 8. valued at 26. l. 09. s. per an. the Priest had out of it 6. l. yearly for his salary; the residue being for the maintenance of the before specified poor people, and discharge of other payments concerning the said lands and Chantry.   

The tailor'sand Sherman's Chantry.  
OF this chantryes' foundation I find nothing: but in the Survey 
g M S. penès eundem S. A. f. 30. b.  of 26 H. 8. it was certified to be of the clear yearly value of 02. l. 16. s. 6. d. ob. per an. over and above all reprises.   

Tate's Chantry.  
HEreof, all that I have met with, is only, that there was an yearly stipend 
h Ex alio M S. penes eund. f. 8. a.  of Cvi. s. viij. d. paid to a Chantry-Priest, singing Mass daily in this Church of St. Mich. by the Company of Dyers in the City of London.   

Marler's Chantry.  
IT doth not very clearly appear, that this Chantry was in St. Mich. Church: but in regard that there be circumstances, which make it probable, I have fixed it so. It was founded 
i Ib. f. 6. a.  by one Ric. Marler, as his last Will doth manifest; by which he assigned certain Rents to be yearly received by the Wardens of this City, for the time being, to find a Priest to Sing daily Mass in a chapel, built over the Grave of him the said Richard, for the health of his soul and all Christen-souls; and to keep divine Service in the choir; whose stipend was nine marks per an. But the foundation of it, is of no antiquity; for there were no more than two Chantry-Priests successively belonging thereto; viz. Henry Marler, and Ric. Branker; which Ric. was living in 37 H. 8.   

Trinity Church.  
OF this, the first mention I find, is of its appropriation 
k Rot. R. Molend. m. 4.  to the Priory in 44 H. 3. In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
l M S. in Scacc.  at xx. marks and the vicarage at two marks: But in 
m M S. penes praefat. S.A. f. 30. b.  26 H. 8. the said vicarage was rated at 33. l. 1. s. 6. d. ob. per an. out of which issued 
n Ib. 31. b.  a Pension of C. s. to the Prior; xuj. s. in Procurations and Synodals; and to the churchwardens, for a quitrent, yearly, for the Vicaridge-house xx. s. so that the clear yearly value, deducting the reprises, amounted to xxvi. l. v. s. vi. d.  
Patroni Vicariae 
Incumbentes.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Langt. f. 5. b  Henr. de Harenhale 10. Cal. Apr. 1298.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Northb. f. 28. a.  joh. de Holland. 2. Non. Sept. 1334.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 45. a.  joh. Greneburgh Cler. 4. Id. jan. 1346.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 50. b.  Egid. Fillilod Cap. Non. Sept. 1349.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Street. f. 27. b  Will. sweat Pbr. 8. Maii 1380.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 29. a.  joh. de Amcotes Pbr. 12. Martii 1381.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 30. b.  Will. Gamell Pbr. 16. Oct. 1383.  Ric. Umfrey domicellus 

Heyw. f. 7. b.  Nich. Crosby Cap. 15. Jan. 1421.  Pr. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 42. a.  joh. Meneley Pbr. 20. Dec. 1443.  Pr. & conu. de Coventre. 

Bl. f. 5. a.  Tho. Orton in decr. bacc. an. 1508.  Pr. & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 13. b.  Nich. Darington S. Theol. bacc. 23. Jan. 1527.  Dom. Rex. 

Samps. f. 41. b.  Will. Benet Cler. 5. Nou. 1546  Domina Regina 
Geo. Brooche in art. Mag. 8. Aug. 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 1. b.   Domina Regina 
Geo. Cheston 6. Apr. 1568. 
Ib. f. 43. a.   Domina Regina 
Anth. Fletcher Cler. 4. Maii 1576. 
Ib. f. 46. b.   Domina Regina 
Humf. Fenne Cler. 21. Febr. 1577. 
Ib. f. 47. b.   Domina Regina 
Ric. Eton Cler. 12. Jan. 1590. 
Overton bund. E.   jacobus Rex. 
Tho. Cooper S. Theol. bacc. 8. Maii 1604. 
Overton bund. F.   jacobus Rex. 
Sam. Gibson Cler. 2. Jan. 1610. 
Neale bund. C.   jacobus Rex. 
joh. Staresmore in art. Mag. 15. Maii 1618. 
Overall bund. A.   jacobus Rex. 
Sam. bugs S. Theol. bacc. 20. Junii 1626. 
Morton bund. incert.    

Monumental Inscriptions in this Church.  
On the South Wall of the Quire.  

EPITAPHIUM DOCTORIS HOLLANDI A SHIP SO CONFECTUM qui obiit 9 die Februarii 1636. Et 85. aetatis suae.  
NEmo habet hic, nemon? hospes salveto, Philemon  
Holland hâc recubat ritè repostus humo:  
Si quaeras ratio quaenam sit nominis, haec est,  
Totus terra fui, terraque totus ero:  
At redivivus morte tuâ servabor jesu,  
Una fides votis haec est via sola salutis,  
Hâc spe fretus ego, culpâ, poenâque solatus,  
jamque renatus, & inde novo conspectus amictu,  
Caetu in Sanctorum post redimitus ero.  
Claudicat incessu senior mea Musa, vides ne?  
Claudatur capulo mecum simulipsa: valeto.  
Valedictio  
Ad liberos & nepotes superstites.  
Dantque omnes unâ dudum de stirpe creati  
Henrice ah! septem de fratribus une superstes;  
O ephanici fratris Gulielmi nuper adempti  
Et mihi (bis puero) nutricis, Anna, Maria  
Cumque tuis Angelis Elizabeta; valete.  
Gulielmus filius sexto-genitus, Chirurgus Conventrensis hic etiam jacet sepultus 1632. aetatis suae 40. Henricus filius & haeres civis Londinensis P. 54. aetatis suae 1647.   
On the same South Wall.  

Carmen in obitum charissimi Johannis Whithed, quondam praetoris hujus civitatis dignissimi.  
ROma Numā jactat decorat Lacedemona priscā  
jussa Therapneus jura Lycurgus agens  
Non minor est nobis, praeciso stamine vitae  
Qui jacet hic clausus lumine cassus hum●  
Virtutis cursu constans athleta jehovae  
O quam longè aberat subdola Graeca fides  
Mortuus ante diem, proh saevo fun●re raptus  
Tempore Praeturae mortuus ante diem  
Tempore Praeturae tribus & plus partibus anni  
Officio functus scandet in astrapoli.   
On a grave-stone, near the same Wall.  

HAEC ANNA CLARIS. NUPER CONIUX DOCTORIS Hollandi, filia fuit Gulielmi Bot alias Peyton, quondam de Perry-hall in Com. Staff. armig.  
HIc Recubat dilecta Philemonis uxor Holandi,  
Anna, pudicitiae non ulli laude secunda,  
Quadraginta octoque annos quae nupta marito,  
Septem illi pueros enixa est, tresque puellas,  
Lactavitque omnes, genitrix eadem est pia nutrix;  
Septuaginta duos vitae numerav●rat annos;  
Laetatis, erebros morbi cum passa labores,  
Omnibus, & defuncta mali, in pace quievit  
Quodque unum potui, supremi pignus amoris  
Filius hoc dedit Henricus ad carmina marmor.  
Sancta vixit,  
Sancta obiit  
In festo omnium Sanctorum:  
In coelum Sanctorum transmigravit 1627.  
In resurrectione Sanctorum resurget.     

Percye's Chantry.  
THis, being the ancientest Chantry of any that were founded in Trinity-Church, was endowed 
o Pat. 23. E. 3. p. 1. m. 1.  in 23 E. 3. by Nich. Percy, John de Fylingley, and Henry molling, with six mess. one shop, six acres of land and 40. s. rent, lying in Coventre, for the maintenance of one Priest to Sing Mass daily at the Altar of All-Saints, for the good estate of the said Nich. and Beatrice his wife; and of john Percy, Priest, whilst they should live in this world; and for their souls after their departure hence: as also for the souls of john Percy, and Peter Percy; and of the father and mother of the said Nicholas, with all the faithful deceased. But afterwards was there another Priest added 
p Pat. 9 H 4. p. 1. m. 29.  thereto; towards whose maintenance in 9 H. 4. Will. Botoner, John Egeston the elder, and john dry of Coventre Priest gave one mess. and 24. acres of land lying in this City. The value of all which, was in 26 H. 8. certified 
q M S. penès praefat. S. A. f. 31. b.  to be 10. l. 10. s. per an. over and above reprises: but upon the Survey 
r Ex alio M S. penès eund. f. 5. b.  taken in 37 H. 8.11 l. 19. s. 08. d.   

The Chantry of the Holy Cross.  
THis was founded 
s Pat. 30. E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  in 30 E. 3. by Will. de Davyntre, Henry Molling, Rob. le Spenser, Gilb. de Peek, Ric. de Fillyngley, John Luke, Ric. de Godesvowes, Ric. de Northampton, Geffrey de Peek, John le Baxtere, Henry de Whitemore, Adam de Keresleye, and Ric. Teynton of Coventre, for two Priests to Sing Mass daily at the Altar of the Holy Cross, in this Church, for the good estate of K. Edw. the 3. and of Isabella Q. of Engl. his mother; Q. Philipa his consort, and of all their children. As also for the good estate of the said Will. Henry, and the rest aforementioned: And likewise of all the Brethren and Sisters of the Fraternity of the Holy Cross of Coventre, whilst they lived, and for their souls after their decease: And for the souls of all the said K. progenitors; and of the ancestors of the said Will. de Davyntre, etc. For the maintenance of which two Priests, they gave 7. mess. 14. shops, and six acres of land, lying in this City.   

Lodyngton's Chantry.  
THis was founded 
t Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 1. m. 4.  in 16 R. 2. by William. Haynton, and john Bromcote, Priests; for one Priest to Sing Mass in this Church, for the good estate of Alice the Widow of Roger de Lodyngton; and for her soul after her departure out of this world: And for the soul of the said Roger de Lodington, his father and mother, and of all the faithful deceased. The clear Revenue whereof in 37 H. 8. being certified 
u MS. penes praefat. S. A. f. 6. b.  at 02. l. 00-03. d. per an. was allowed to the Vicar of Exhall, in augmentation of his living; the small tithes belonging thereto, extending to no more than 03. l. 06. s. 08. d. per an.   

Corpus-Christi Chantry.  
ALL that I find of this Chantry, is, that the Prior of Coventre presented 
w North f. 40. a. & 48. a. Et street. f. 11. a.  three Priests unto it successively in E. 3. time: but when it was founded, by whom, or how dissolved I cannot say.   

Allesley's Chantry.  
THis was founded 
x M S. penes praefat. S A. f. 5. b.  by one Will. de Allesley, in E. 1. time; for one Priest to Sing Mass daily, at the Altar of S. Thomas the Martyr, in a chapel near adjoining to the Church-porch: the clear yearly value of all the Rents belonging thereto, over and above reprises, being, in 
y Ex alio M S. penes eund. f. 31. a.  26 H. 8. certified at 04. l. 17. s. but in 
z Ex praefato M S. f. 5. b.  37 H. 8. ato 4. l. 08 s. 06. d.   

Cellets-Chantry.  
THis was founded 
a Ib. f. 7. b.  by one William. Cellet in E. 3. time; for one Priest to Sing Mass daily for the soul of the said Will. and his parents: But I find no more than one only Priest presented 
b Northb. f. 60. a.  to it by the Prior of Coventre; scil. 4. Cal. Oct. 1356. And, that in 37 H. 8. the clear yearly value thereof being certified 
c Ex praefato M S. f. 7. b.  at 03. l. 04. d.- ob. per an. was allowed by the last Prior of Coventre to the Vicar of Stoke, in augmentation of his living, then worth but 40. s. per an.  
The dissolution of all which Chantryes was by Act of Parl. in 1 E. 6. as the Printed Statutes do manifest.  
In the next place I come to speak of the other Religious-houses within this City; as also of the particular Gilds or Fraternities dispersed in the several parts thereof. All which I shall take in order, according to their antiquities.   

St. john's hospital.  
THis was first founded 
d Ex vet. exemp. penes J. Hales ar.  by Laurence, Prior of Coventre and his Covent about the beginning of H. 2. time, at the request 
e Ex vet. exemp. penes J. Hales ar.  of Edmund then Archdeacon of Coventre, ad susceptionem pauperum & infirmorum, as the words of the grant import; which Edm. procured 
f Ex vet. exemp. penes J. Hales ar.  a confirmation thereof from Ric. Archb. of Cant. (T. Becket's successor) and was at charge of the buildings. In an. 1221. (5 H. 3.) Pope Honorius the 3. by his Bull 
g Ex ipso autog. penes eund. I.H.  dated at Lateran 15. Cal. junii, granted unto the friars of this hospital a special protection as to their persons and possessions; and by name for their land at Smercote (in Bedworth-Parish) which, as 'tis like, was given them at the foundation of their House.  
The first of their other Benefactors, whereof our public Records do take notice, were Rog. de Montalt and Cecilie his wife; who, in 33 H. 3. upon their grant of the manor of Coventre to the Monks in feeferme (whereof I have formerly spoke) reserved 
h Ex Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 77. b.  a cartload of wood every week out of the woods belonging to Coventre, to be delivered by the Foresters of the Pr. and Covent, for the time being, unto the friars of this hospital. After which they obtained of K. H. 3. Letters 
i Ex autog. penès praefat. I. Hales  of protection, bearing date 24. Julii, 45 H. 3. extending the same likewise to such their Messengers as they should employ and send abroad to receive alms for their behoof: who in that Pat. recommended their condition to be so far tendered by all they should so repair unto, as they might expect to be rewarded from God and have thanks of him. As also several Bulls 
k Ex ipsis autog. penes eund. I. H.  from P. Urban the 4. and 5. of immunities from all secular exactions. And by other Benefactors had, as fol●followeth; viz. 4. mess. 2. acres and a half of wood, and 20. s. rent, lying in Coventre and Bedworth, given 
l Pat. 1. E. 3. p. 3.  by Bernard de Arley 1 E. 3. Twenty acres of land 1. rood of meadow and 30. s. rent, in Stonley, Harnale, and Coventre, by 
m Esc. 2. E. 3. n. 125.  Nich. Crumpe of Coventre 2 E. 3. Three mess. 6. acres of land, and half an acre of meadow, lying in Coventre and Corley, by 
n Pat. 15. E. 3. m. 16.  Ric. Southam Priest. And 5. more mess. lying in Coventre, by Henry Page of Wellesborough 15 E. 3. Four mess, and 11. s. rend in Coventre, by 
o Pat. 21. E. 3. p. 3. m. 8.  john de Filungley Priest, 21 E. 3. One mess. in Coventre by 
p Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 134.  john de Melton Priest, john Smyth Hosyer, and Tho. Marchall 6 R. 2. Four mess. 5. shops and 12. d. rend in Coventre by 
q Esc. 9 R. 2. n. 121.  Hugh de Geydon, Vicar of Merton, and Will. Suwett Parson of Southam 9 R. 2. Four mess. 40. acres of land and 20. s. rend in Coventre, with two acres of wood in Bedworth. As also five mess, twelve cottages and eight shops, in Coventre likewise, given 
r Esc. 16. R. 2. p. 2. n. 96.  by the said Will. Suwett, and Hugh Geydon, in 16 R. 2. And besides all this an allowance in bread, beer, and two messes of meat, as much as was sufficient for two Monks, every day, given 
s M S. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 27 b.  by the Monks of Coventre to them at the foundation of this hospital.  
Other lands and rends they had, as is evident by the Survey, taken in 26 H. 8. but when, or by whom bestowed I have not seen; the value of all being then certified 
t Ib. f. 31. b.  to extend unto 99 l. 13. s. 06. d. per an. Out of which I will only instance such of their reprises as are most observable; viz. 
u Ib. f. 32. b  33. s. 04. d. yearly to the Mayor and Chamberleyns' of this City, towards the repair of the walls: 26. s. per an. in bread and beer given to poor people at the Gate of the hospital, by the Ordinance and foundation thereof: 60. s. yearly in renewing of 20. Beds, for entertainment of poor and weak people; as also of strangers: 16. l. per an. for the stipend of three Priests serving there, viz. 05. l. 06. s. 08. a piece. All which, with the other deductions not mentioned, amounting to 32. l. 10. s. 04. d. per an. leave the clear yearly value, as it was at that time certified, 67. l. 03. s. 02. d.  
But this hospital (with most else of the same kind) being dissolved in the Parl. of 37 H. 8. was, by the said K. Letters Pat. 
w Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 2.  dated 23 julii the same year, with all the lands and possessions thereunto belonging, granted unto john Hales Gent. and his heirs; which John, being an active man in those days, and Clerk of the Hamper (an Office then of no small benefit) and having accumulated a great estate in Monastery and Chantry lands, resolved to erect a lasting monument to his memory (for he had neither child nor wife) and thereupon, designing the foundation of a Free-School here, and that the King should have the honour thereof, (for which respect he had no little favour in his purchases, as I have credibly heard) obtained licence 
x Ib.  for the amortizing of lands thereto, of CC. marks per an. value, converting the buildings to that use; on the front whereof is this following Inscription.  

SCHOLA REGIS HENRICI OCTAVI A Johanne HALES  
Armigero fundata, in qua bonis literis imbuantur pueri, usque ad consummationem saeculi in Christi gloriam, & Ecclesiae aedifi●ationem.  
Howbeit, till the 15 of Q. Eliz. reign, (which was the year wherein he died) this School, so by him begun to be founded, was not certainly endowed: but then did his Executors; viz. Thomas Docura of Offeley in come. Hertf. Esq. and Bartholomew Hales of Snytterfeld in this County of War. Gent. in accomplishment of the trust reposed in them by the said John, by their deed 
y Ex autog. penès Ma●orem & Com. Civit. cou.  dated 5 Martii, convey and assure unto the Mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of this City, the site of the said hospital and lands thereto appertaining, with divers mess. Gardens, etc. lying also in Coventre, and belonging to the late dissolved Priories of Coventre and Kenilworth; together with certain Mills, called the White frier-mill, Bastile mill, and Hill-mill; to the intent, that, out of the profits of the premises, the sum of xx. l. yearly should be paid to an able Schoolmaster for to teach Grammar in the said School; and x. l. to an Usher, (the Schoolmaster having for his habitation the mansion-House wherein the late Master of the said hospital did dwell, and the Usher another House, within the site of the said hospital.) Lii. s. per an. to a Musique-master, for to teach at three convenient times in every week so many of the scholars of the same School, to sing, as should be willing to learn: And to a bailiff to gather up the said Rents, and see the Houses kept in reparations xxvi. s. viij. d. yearly; the residue to be employed in repairing of the same Houses, and the overplus to augment the living of the said schoolmaster and Usher.    

The Gray-Friers.  
THe place where this quondam Religious house stood, is very well known to all that have observed any thing of Coventre; in regard the spire-steeple, which was part thereof, is yet standing, giving occasion unto strangers that pass through the town, to think that there is still a Church in that place. But before I descend to speak in particular of this friary, it will be proper, (I conceive) to say something of their Order, in general; and next of their propagation in this Kingdom.  
First therefore, as to their original, we shall find, that St. Francis (a person famous for his strict and holy life) was the man from whom this Order sprung; whose birthplace (being of a noble extraction) is said 
z M. Paris. p. 339. n. 50.  to have been at assize in Umbria (a Province of Italy.) And that, 
a Ib. p. 340.  in the very time of his youth, betaking himself to divine studies, no whit regarding the transitory pleasures of this present world, he afterwards neglected his patrimony, which was not small, wore a coul and hair-shirt, went barefoot, and macerated himself with frequent watches and fastings. As also, to the intent that he might make choice of voluntary poverty, he resolved to enjoy nothing as his own, no not so much as food for his body, otherwise than what he received in alms from good people. And moreover, if he had any thing left, after a slender refreshment, he ever bestowed it on the poor, reserving nothing for the morrow. That, in the night time he always slept in his clothes, lying down upon a Matt, having no pillow for his head but a stone: And thus, going barefoot with an Evangelique preparation, did embrace an Apostolic life, preaching upon Sundays and festivals in Parish-Churches; which did so much the more work upon the hearts of his auditory, by how much he was a stranger to all carnal desires. The Statutes of which Order, to this day observed, together with some other strict Rules, he presented to Pope Innocent the third: which, together with the circumstances of his reception, and their confirmation, I shall for brevity pass by; and the rather for that they are at large set forth by my Author, 
b Ib. usque p. 343.  and confirmed by the said Pope, in the year of Christ 1207. (9 Joh.)  
To this relation I shall briefly add what a later 
c Polyd. Virg. de invent. rerum Lib. 7. cap. 4.  author hath of him; viz. that when he first betook himself to this regular life, he wore shoes and a leathern Girdle; but revolving in his mind, that our blessed Saviour gave command to his Apostles, that they should not have two coats, nor any purse, he put on a single coat of plain wool, gird himself with a cord, and went barefoot. And at the length, that he might live an Anchorite, betook himself to the Apenine-mountains, and in Avernus (at the foot of them) continued in great solitude; where devoting himself wholly to divine contemplations, he branded his body with the marks of our Lord's Passion, and called those Minors which he chose, from the first, to be his companions in that Rule, as a manifest token of his humility; to the end that they, being mindful of that slender appellation, should be free from all pride, which is oft times the companion of sanctity.  
His Rule being confirmed by Honorius the third; and two years after; viz. an. 1229. Gregory the ix. Canonising him for a Saint, no humane institution increased so much as this, in a short time, did: for they were soon spread over the whole Christian world; Terram repleverunt saith 
d P. 525. n. 10. Vide M. Paris. p. 222.  Math. Westm. In towns and Cities they dwelled by ten and seven in a Covent; and possessing nothing, but merely living by the gospel, in food and raiment they manifested their voluntary poverty; and going barefoot, girt with a knotty cord, gave the greatest example of humility imaginable.  
Touching their first coming into England, I find 
e Lel. col. vol. 2. p 296. Anon. Evesh. in bibl. Bodl. M S. [K. 84] f. 49. a.  it was in an. 1224. 8 H. 3. viz. two years before the death of S. Francis: but how well the Monks liked of it let us hear one 
f Chron. de Peterburgh in Bibls. Cotton.  of them speak, An. 1224. Oh dolour! O plus quam dolour! O pestis truculenta! Fratres Minores venerunt in Angliam. For which grievous complaint I need not look further, as to the reason, than Math. Westm. who modestly gives this character 
g In an. 1250.  of them. They were diligent instruments for the Pope in all his affairs (saith he) sometimes as Messengers or legates; sometimes in gathering up Taxes, always sedulous for his advantage: neither were they slack in Preaching, signing with the Cross, and assisting the sick in making of their Testaments; which employment did not a little hinder the Monks, both in point of profit and power.  
Minorita.  
It seems that these friars had afterwards also many good Benefactors: for so fair a Church as that hath been, by view of the steeple yet standing, could not be built without very great cost. But that the same structure was made in E. 3. time, I am induced to believe; partly from the form of its fabric; and partly because I find, that Edw. Prince of Wales (commonly called the Black-Prince) by his Charter 
l Pat. 2. R. 2. p. 1. m. 18. per Insp.  bearing date 14. Dec. 32 E. 3. gave leave to these friars (of whom, as the same grant expresses he was Patron) for to take so much stone out of his Quarry in the Park of Cheylesmore, as they should have occasion to use about heir buildings and walls. And likewise liberty to have a Postern, from their mansion into his Park, to carry out any of their Covent that should be diseased, so that they were not to go further than the said Quarry: The Key of which door to be always kept by the Warden of the same friars, or his substitute; and no other to pass that way but such as were sick.  
And as I am of opinion that then was the time of its building; so do I imagine, that some of the Hastings were good Benefactors thereto, in regard that divers of them lay buried in a chapel of the same Church, called Hasting's chapel, and some in the very habit of Friers-Minors, so great an esteem had they of this Order. Wherefore, to fortify my conjecture, I have here added a very notable memorial touching those honourable persons of that family, who lie here interred.  
En 
m M S. in Bibls. Deuves p. 144.  la Chapelle de lez Freres-Menours de Coventre, appelle Hastinges-Chapelle est une fenestre en la north part oue une scucheon des Armes de hastings, lafoy second party de d'or & de cinople, ove une Lyon de gules rampant. La tierce d'azure ove troy's garbs de Cumyn d'or enceinter de gules en milieu d'icelle. En une fenestre en le Est est lez Armes de hastings, de Cantelow, & de Valence. En l'autre fenestre en le Est est lez Armes de Hastings & d'azure a. 6. lionceux d'arg●nt, & de la Spenser●.  
Item en une autre fenestre, en base, est lez Armes de hastings & de Huntingfeld, cestasavoir d'or ove une fesse de gules & trois torteux d'argent. En le second est Hastings, & argent deux barrs de geules ove une label de Valence. En le tierce est lez Armes de Hastings. En le quart est de gules ove une Egle d'argent, du quel sonbill est d'or.  
Et la sont enterres deux chivaliers, cestasavoir Monsr. Henry de Hastings, & Johan lafoy file de Monsr. Guiliam de Cantelow, & soer a S. Thomas de Hereford l'evesque. Et proschein lui gist la dit Johan, ove lez Armes de Hastings & Cantelow. L'autre chivalier est oue l' Armes de Hastings enseint ovesque lez Armes de Valence, son nome estoit Iohan de Hastings. Et proschein lui gist dame Isabel de Valence ovesque lez Armes de Hastings. Et joust la dit Isabel, gist dame Johan de Huntingfeld, file a Monsr. John de Hastings & Isabel de Valence en une gowne powdre dez Armes de Hastings, & d'or fesse de gules; & en son mantel par dessus celle est, est d'argent a deux fesses de gules, & sur sez manches dez Armes de Valence. Et est une pillew desoubs son test, sur quel sont lez Armes de Hastings & Huntingfeld, quatrefoitz; cestasavoir d'or a une manche de gules, & d'or a une fesse de gules & 3. torteux d'argent.  
En le table estoit escrit, Dominus Henricus de Hastings cum Domina Johanna consort sua, filia Domini Willielmi de Cantilupe, & soror sancti Thomae Herefordensis; & dominus Johannes de Hastings filius eorundem, cum domina Isabel consort sua, filia domini Willielmi de Valence Comitis Pembrochiae & Wexford, sepultus in habitu fratrum Minorum. Johannes obiit 9 Martii 1312. et Isabel 3. Oct. 1305. Ad cujus dextram jacet domina Johanna de Huntingfeld filia praedictorum Iohannis et Isabellae.  
Robertus de Shotesbroke armiger strenuissimus, et ejusdem domini Henrici quondam vexillator, et postea Seneschallus.  
Et ibi jacent Johannes, Edmundus, et Henricus filii domini Willielmi de Hastings, filii D. Johannis de Hastings. Et joh. Huntingfeld, filius Will. de Huntingfeld et D. Johanna consortis suae.  
That this Order of friars was very much esteemed and reverenced by all sorts of people, is evident enough. For whosoever shall take notice of such bequests, as by the Testaments of most men and women were made in ancient time, may find, that as they seldom neglected to give more or less to one or other Religious house of this Rule; so, if they were persons of quality, they did frequently make choice of their sepulture in them, as I shall have occasion to show in some part of this work. Neither was it the least policy of these friars to obtain from great persons such a disposal of their bodies, considering how they were employed and trusted in making their Testaments (as I have already showed:) For where ever they sped in that kind, they were sure to have a good Legacy from the Testator, and not without hope, by so fair an example, to obtain no less advantage from his posterity: So that Tho. de Walsingham, speaking of the burial of Q. Elianore's heart in the Church of the Friers-Minors at London, did not without cause complain of them in these words 
n T. Wals. hist. Angl. p. 20. n. 10. — Qui (meaning the said friars) sicuti et cuncti fratres reliquorum Ordinum, aliquid d● corporibus quorumcunque potentium morientium sib●met vendicabant, more canum cadaveribus assistentium, ubi quisque suam particulam avide consumendam expectat? you see he writes somewhat passionately of the poor friars: but consider that he was himself a Monk, and the reason may easily be discerned.  
Before the suppression of the Monasteries, this City was very famous for the Pageants that were played therein, upon 
o This is one of their ancient fairs  Corpus-Christi-day; which occasioning very great confluence of people thither from far and near, was of no small benefit thereto; which Pageants being acted with mighty state and reverence by the friars of this House, had theatres for the several Scenes, very large and high, placed upon wheels, and drawn to all the eminent parts of the City, for the better advantage of Spectators: And contained the story of the New-Testament, composed into old English rhythm, as appeareth by an ancient M S. 
p In Bibls. Cotton. [sub ef●igigic Vesp. D. 9]  entitled Ludus Corporis Christi, or Ludus Coventriae.  
I have been told by some old people, who in their younger years were eye-witnesses of these Pageants so acted, that the yearly confluence of people to see that show was extraordinary great, and yielded no small advantage to this City.  
The next thing whereof I am to take notice, in relation to this friary, is K. H. 8. Survey, 
q M S. pen●s S. A. eq. aur. f. 33. a.  in 26. of his reign: At which time it did ap●pear, that they had no lands or ten●●ents; nor other possessions spiritual or temporal, but only a liberty in the country to receive the Charity of good people. This being so, I expect that some may demand why it was not dissolved in 27 H. 8. when the le●ser Houses went to wrack. Whereunto I answer, that the Act 
r Rot. Parl. 27 H. 8. p. 1. m. 18.  for that purpose, extendeth only unto Monks, Channons, and Nuns: but if it be asked, why these were then so sheltered from the first storm; the reason, I think, is apparent; viz. there was nothing to be got by their ruin, forasmuch as they had no endowment of lands, etc. though God was as much dishonoured by the lewd lives of the friars for want of good government (as the preamble of that Act imports, in case it say true) as by any other whose Houses were certified to be of less value then C C. l. per an. which favour we see g●ve these poor friar's liberty to breath here a while longer in expectation of their ruin; viz. till 30 H. 8. that all the great Houses were dissolved; they being then forced to subscribe an Instrument, 
s Autog. in ●ur. Augm.  whereunto their Common-Seal is affixed; and in which the error of that Regular coarse they had practised, is confessed; whereby they surrendered this House into the said K. hands, as the Copy thereof (being not ordinary, and therefore here inserted) doth manifest.  
For as much as we the Warden and Freers of the House of saint Frances in Coventre, commonly called the Grey-Freers in Coventre, in the County of Warwick, do profoundly consider, that the perfection of Christian living doth not consist in dume Ceremonies wearing of a grey coat, disgeasinge ourself aftur strange fashions, do King nodding, and becking, in gurding ourselves with a gurdle full of knots and other like papistical Ceremonies, wherein we had been most principally practised on● mis●yd in times passed: but the very true way to please God, and to live a true Christian money with out all hypocrisy, and feigned diseimulation is sinceerly declared unto us by our Mr. Christ his Evangelists and apostles; being myndyd hereaftur to follow the same, conforming ourselves unto the will and pleasure of our. Supreme head under good in earth, the Kings majesty; and not to follow henseforth the superstitius traditions of any forinsecal potentate or peer: with mutual assent and consent do submit ourselves unto the mercy of hour said soveraing Lord. And with like mutual assent and consent do surrendre and yield up into the hands of the same, all our said House of saint Frances in the Cite of Coventre commonly called the Grey-Freers in Coventre, with alle the londs tenements, gardens, meadows, waters, po●diards, feding, pastures, comens, Rents, reversions; and alle other our interest rights or titles appertaining unto the same. most humbly beseechiuge his most noble Grace to dispose of us. and of the same, as beast shall stoned with his most gracious pleasure. And further freely to grant unto every on of us his licence under wreiing and Seealle to change our habits into secular fashion; and to receve such manner of livings as other seculat Priests commonly be preferred unto And we all faithfully shall pray unto Almighty God long to preserve his most noble Grace with increase of moche felicity and honour And in witness of alle and singular the premises, we the said Warden and Covent of the Grey-Freeres in Coventre, to thes presences have put our Covent Seealle the fivithe day of Octob●● in the thertythe year of the raynge of our most soveraing Lord King Henry the eight.  

Per me johannem Stafford guardian.  
Per me Thomam Maller.  
Per me Thomam Sanderson.  
Per me johannem Abel.  
Per me johannem wood.  
Per me Rogerum Lilly.  
Per me Thomam Aukock.  
Per me Matheum Walker.  
Per me Robartum Walker.  
Per me Thomam Bangsit.  
Per me Willielmum Gosnelle.   
Which said House or site, was in 34 H. 8. granted 
t Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 5.  by the K. (inter alia) to the Mayor, bailiffs and Commmonalty of this City and their successors for ever.  
NEar unto the ruins of this friary, is there an hospital (now called the Gray-Frier-Hospitall, in respect of its situation) touching the Foundation whereof, and its successive Benefactors, I shall not need to say any thing more, than what the Inscription upon the walls there, do declare.  
May the 4. an. 1529. Mr. William Fourd of this City, Merchant of the Staple, founded this Almehouse, for five men and one woman; and gave to each of them five pence a week for their maintenance. Afterwards Mr. William Pisford, his Executor, gave other lands, and appointed six men and their wives to be placed therein, and each couple to have sevenpences half penny a week. But Mr. William Wigston, having power from both of them, to alter, add, or diminish their wills; for the better ordering of the said House, did ordain, that there should be but five men, and their wives, and a Nurse; and each couple to have seven pence half penny a week, and the Nurse the same.  
In the seventh year of King James, the lands given to this hospital, were questioned as concealed from the Crown; and were again purchased by the City; who have ever since maintained the charitable uses, with a great addition out of the Chamber of the City.  
In the year 1621. the City added another man and woman at their own charge; so that there is now six couple, besides the Nurse; each couple being allowed two shillings weekly, and the Nurse one shilling a week, although there be not any advance of the Rent to the City. Mr. Simon Norton, Alderman of this City, gave towards the maintenance of one man and woman in this hospital, for which the City doth allow two shillings a week also, as the rest have; so that there is now seven couple, and a Nurse in this hospital.   

The white friars.  
ON the southeast part of this City stood the Friers-Carmelites, commonly called the White-friar's, another sort of Mendicants. The first institution of which Order, as divers Authors 
u Polyd. Virg. de invent. rerum Lib. 7. cap. 3. Vide Sethi Calvisii Cron. in. an. 1160.  affirm, having been Elias the Prophet, at Mount-Carmell in Syria; where, living a retired life in the service of God, he gave example unto many devout Anachorites to repair thither for solitude: but these being dispersed over the whole mountain, in private Cells, were at length by Almeric Bishop of Antioch, reduced into one Covent; at which time they elected out of themselves a Superior, and first began the foundation of a Monastery, where the chapel of the Blessed Virgin stood; viz. near the fountain of Helias. Howbeit, the observance 
w Chron. Genbr. in an. 1172.  of this life began not till the days of Pope Alexander the third, about the year 1170. Nor till the time of Innocent 3. near 40. years after, had they any direct Order, that Albert B. of Jerusalem prescribed unto them (thus living in the wilderness) a form out of St. Basills' Rule, and a particoloured mantle of white and red, such a one as Helyas the Prophet anciently used; which afterwards Honorius 
x Ib. in an. 1285.  iii. altered; conceiving it not to be so proper; and in stead of the party-colour, appointed that it should be all white, calling the Covent of these Freres the family of the Blessed Virgin; in regard the white colour, being least spotted, doth best accord with Virginity.  
But the first 
y M. Westm. in an. 1250  mention that I find of their propagating in this Realm, is in an. 1250. 34 H. 3. at which time Sir john de Vescy of Alnwike in Northumberland (a great Baron in those days) returning from the Holy land, brought 
z Cambd. Brit.  into England this Order of friars, and built 
a Cambd. Brit.  for them a Monastery at Holme, in Northumberland) than a desert place, and not unlike to Mount-Carmell before mentioned. Yet here, in Coventre they settled not till 
b Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  an. 1342. 16 E. 3. that Sir john Poultney Kt. (4. times Lord Mayor of London) erected 
c Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 190.  this House for them; whose arms cut in stone are still extant over the Gates thereof.  
With lands they had no endowment; but, as the greyfriars, before spoken of, lived on the charity of good people; which was not slender; so high an opinion had the strictness of their Rule and austerity of their lives obtained; there being few persons of quality, residing within many miles, that by their Testaments gave not liberally to them, as by that of the Lord Basset of Drayton in 7 R. 2. appeareth, 
d Ex autog. penès Will. vice come. Staff.  whereby they had no less than a Legacy of CCC. l.  
Further mention, after which time, I find not, till 1 H. 5. that the K. granted 
e Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 3. m. 44.  licence to Will. Botener of Withibroke to give unto them a piece of ground lying here in Coventre, containing 141. foot in length and 45. in breadth, for the enlargement of their habitation; in consideration whereof they were to celebrate the Anniversary of john Percy and Alice his wife deceased. But shortly after the foundation of this Religious house, was there one William, a Frere thereof, who became very famous for his learning, and was commonly called Guilhelmus Coventre; of whom Balaeus in his sixth Century pag. 461. maketh large mention, and of the works that he wrote; whereunto I refer my Reader.  
In 22 H. 7. did Sir Thom. Poultney of Misterton Kt. (lineal heir to the before specified Sir John) by his Testament, 
f Adeane Q. 24.  bearing date 3. Apr. bequeath his body to be buried in the chancel here; appointing, that at his funeral 24. torches, each having his arms upon them, should be born by xxiiii. poor men, every one having a Gown with the Libberds-head behind and before.  
Carmelita.  

Hugo Burnby.  
Thom. Fyscher.  
Ric. Wodcoke.  
Thom. Vicars.  
Will. Walkar.  
Will. Harryson.  
joh. pastry.  
joh. Hurst.  
Ric. Cowper.  
Will. Madder.  
joh. Newbold.  
joh. Elyson.  
Ric. Cowper.  
Will. King.   
No Pension being allowed to any of them.  
After which this House, with all that belonged thereunto, excepting the rent of xx. s. per annum, due to Mereton's Chantry, before mentioned, was (inter alia) by the King's Letters pat. 
Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 14.  dated 27. Aug. 36. H. 8. granted to Sir Ralph Sadler Knight, and his heirs, to hold in burgages; which Sir Ralph sold it to john Hales (of whom I have spoke in S. John's hospital;) who made it his habitation, as it seems: For by his last Will 
Esc. 15. Eliz.  and Testament dated 17. Dec. 15. Eliz. appointing it to be sold, he there calls it by the name of Hales-place, alias White-friar's in Coventre. This was that John whom the learned Leland called 
Lel. Itin. ●●l. 4. f. 90.  Hales with the club-foot; which lameness and deformity was occasioned (as I have heard) by a wound with a dagger, that casually, in running fell forth of the sheath into the dirt; so that as he stepped forward the sole of his foot did hit upon the point thereof. He died 5. Cal. Jan. Anno 1572. (15. Eliz.) and was buried in the Church of S. Peter's the Poor in Broadstreet London, as his Epitaph in Stow's Survey 
p. 337. , which I have here inserted, imports.  
Dominus Johannes Hales, à pueritiâ literis deditus, excellenti ingenio, docilitate, memoriâ, study, & industria singulari: adjunctâ linguarum, disciplinarum juris, Antiquitatis, rerum divinarum atque humanarum magna & multiplici doctrina instructissimus. Evasit innocentiâ, integritate, gravitate, constantiâ, fide, pietate, religione: gravissimae etiam aegrotationis, & rerum difficilium diuturnâ perpessione; & in patientia ornatissimus fuit. Vitae honestissimè sanctissiméque actae diem supremum 5. Cal. jan. 1572. clausit animae & corporis. Reliquiae hoc loco sitae sunt.  
But notwithstanding the before-specified appointment, it was not accordingly sold: for john Hales Esq. descended from Christopher his eldest brother, now enjoys it as his heir. At the death of the before specified John, the Church was completely standing, as appears by that Inquis. but it continued not long after: for about .... Eliz. Mr. Edward Boughton, obtaining the materials, built his house at Causton therewith.   

The Gilds.  
THE next thing that I am to take notice of, is the several Gilds or Fraternities founded in this City, wherewith I will now go on in their order; observing by the way, that gilled proceedeth from the Saxon word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which signifieth 
Spelm. ●o●s.  money; because that such, as were either for charity, religion or merchandise sake associated, did cast their moneys, goods, yea, and sometimes lands together, for the public support of their own common charge. These had their annual Feasts and neighbourlike meetings: which custom as Sir H. Spelman observes, was very anciently used by the Franks, Longobards, and other Nations; and is still continued by the Germans, who call the frequent yearly banquets of the country people, made at their common charge, gilded. As to the direct time when these had first a beginning in England, there is nothing of certainty to be found, for as much as they were in use long before any formal Licenses were granted unto them for such meetings, or for conferring lands or Rent towards the support of their public expenses in what sort soever, as by what I have observed in Stratford super Avon will appear.  
The first and most ancient of these Gilds, here in Coventre, was founded in 14. E. 3. at which time the King granted licence 
o Pat. 14. E. 3. p. 2. m. 21.  to the Coventre-men, that they should have a Merchants-Gild 
p Vide cowells Interp. vocab. Gild. , and a Fraternity of Brethren and Sisters of the same, in this town; with a Master or Warden thereof to be chosen out of the same Fraternity: and that they might make Chantryes, bestow alms, do other works of piety, and constitute Ordinances touching the same, with all apperteining thereto. And in 17. E. 3. by another Pat. 
q Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  dated 25. Maii, did give leave unto john Holland Priest, john leman, Thomas Porter, Ric. de Stoke, Peter de Stoke, and Will. Welnesburgh, that they should enter into a Fraternity, and make a gilled, consisting of themselves, and such others who were content to join with them, to the honour of S. John Baptist. As also to purchase certain lands tenements and Rents, to the value of xx. l. per annum, lying within the liberties of Coventre, for the founding of a Chantry of six Priests to sing Mass every day in the Churches of the holy Trinity, and S. Michael in Coventre aforesaid, for the souls of the King's Progenitors; and for the good estate of the King; Q. Isabella his mother, Q. Philippe his consort, and their children: As also of Walter de Chesthunt, and Will. de Belgrave during their lives here on earth; and for their souls after their departure hence; and for the good estate of the said john, John, Thomas, Rich. Peter, and Will. and the rest of the said gilled, with their benefactors; And likewise for their souls, and for the Soul of John of Eltham late E. of Cornwall, and of all the faithful deceased.  
Which gilled, being so founded as aforesaid within two years after the same K. Edward, at the request of Q. Isabella his mother, granted licence 
r Pat. 1.6 E. ●. p. 1. m. 6. Rot. F. 19 E. 3. m. 2.  unto her, to give and assign thereunto, a parcel of land with the appurtenances situate in Coventre, and called by the name of Babbelake, containing cxvii. foot in length, and xl. foot in breadth, to build thereupon a certain chapel, to the honour of our blessed Saviour and S. john Baptist, for two Priests, to sing Mass daily for the good estate of the said K. Edward, Q. Isabella his mother, Q. Philippe his consort, Edward Prince of Wales, and of the Brethren and benefactors of the same gilled, whilst they lived in this world; and for their souls after their departure hence: As also for the souls of John of Eltham E. of Cornwall, and the souls of the said Brethren and benefactors, with all the faithful deceased. Which chapel was 
s Northb. f. 53. b.  finished within the compass of 5. years, as it seems by the Dedication thereof 6. Non. Maii An. 1350. 24. E. 3.   

The Trinity Gild.  
IN 38. E. 3. Henry de Kele, and Tho. Orme of Coventre founded 
t Pat. 38. E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  another gilled to the honour of the holy Trinity, having licence to purchase lands, within the liberties of Coventre, of x. marks yearly value, for the maintenance of two Priests to sing Mass daily in T●inity Church, for the good estate of the K. Q. Philippe his consort, and their children: and after their departure out of this world, for the health of their souls; as also for the souls of all the Brethren and Sisters of the same, and their benefactors for ever. Which gilled, being in 16. R. 2. united 
u Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 1. m. 19  to that of S. John Baptist before mentioned, was, upon that conjunction, and afterwards to bear the name of the gilled of the holy Trinity, our Lady, and S. John Bapt. the Fraternity thereof having then licence 
w Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 1. m. 19  to purchase lands for the maintenance of ix. Priests to sing Mass daily in the said chapel of Babbelake, for the good estate of the K. and Q. as also of his Uncles, viz. the Dukes of Aquitane, and Lanc. York, and Glouc. with their children: So that presently it began to be endowed with lands, Richard Clarke, Richard Dodenhale, Simon de Langham of Coventre, John Stiward, Roland Danet, and Henry at H●y Mercer, giving 
x Esc. 16. R. 2.  2. mess, and 24 s. rend in Coventre; And john Percy, with divers others, 140. 1. Mill, 92. acres of land, 1. acre of meadow, 1. acre of wood, 20 l. 17 s. 01 d. ob. Rend, and the rent of 2. Hen's yearly thereunto; the Brethren whereof in anno 1399. (1 H. 4.) had licence 
y Burgh. f. 126. b.  from the Bishop for celebrating divine service in the said chapel, so that the mother-Church might not receive prejudice thereby.  
More addition of lands also do I find hereunto; viz. in 
z Pat. 10. H. 4. p. 1. m. 8.  10. H. 4. of 1. mess. in Coventre, given by Will. Broke, parson of Lodbrok, I●●n Broke, his brother, and john Barbour of Bishops Ithington. And 
a Pat. 6. H. 5. p. 1. m. 23.  in 6. H. 5. of 4. mess. one tofte, one garden, and xi. acres of land, with the appurtenances, by john Preston, and Will. Whitchurch, merchants of Coventre; and 
b Pat. 23. H. 7. p. 2.  of lands to the value of 50 l. per annum by Henry Smyth esquire, and others in 23. H. 7.   

S. Katherine's Gild.  
ANother gilled, do I find, that Tho. de Ichynton, Nich. Pake, Will. de Tuttebury, Will. de Overton, Clark, Peter Percy, Ric. de Darkere, Sim. Wareyn, John Vincent and John de Pakynton gave a fine 
c Rot. F. 17. E. 3. m. 6. In cedul●.  to the K. for licence to found in 17. E. 3. to the honour of S. Katherine: but this, as it seems, was united 
d Vide S●a. tuta inferi●s.  to those of the holy Trinity, our Lady, and S. John Bapt. whereunto belonged a fair and stately structure for their Feasts and meetings, called S. Mary-Hall, situate opposite to S. Michael- Church on the South part; and built about the beginning of H. 6. time, as may appear by the form of its fabric, and other 
e Insigniae in ●enestr●s,  testimonies: the windows whereof are adorned with sundry beautiful portraitures and Arms; that towards the North, of several K. in their surcotes, whose names placed under them, are as followeth; Rex Will. Conquestor. Rex Rich. Conquestor. Rex egregius Henricus quintus. Rex magnanimus Henricus quartus. Constantinus Anglicus, Imperator Christianissimus. Rex Arthurus, Conquestor inclitus. Rex illustris Henricus tertius. Rex ...... Henricus sextus.  
In the upper part of which window are these arms.  
And in those towards the East and West, of divers eminent persons that were admitted of this Fraternity: amongst whom I have made choice of these here placed, to show the magnificence and state, anciently, of our English nobility; which, through the favour of that learned, and truly noble gentleman Charles Nevil Esquire, now Vice-Provost of Kings-Coll. in Cambridge (whose lineal Ancestors 
* As a branch of Bergaveny descended from the one; and through the heirs of Gresham, Thwaits, Savile, Paston, and Beaufort D. of Somerset, from the other.  most of them be) are out of his special honour to their memory, and singular affection to Antiquities, thus, in the formality of their habits, lively represented.  
The Ordinances or Statutes of which gilled, for as much as they are very memorable; manifesting the decent government, Ceremony, Devotion, Charity, and Amity of those times I have here inserted.  
A 
f Ex vet. Cod. MS. penès Majorem & Com. Civit. cou.  la reverence, honour, & en le nom de trois persones en Dieu, le Pier, Fils, & le seint Espirit, la puissant trinity, & de sa douce miere la virgin Marie, saint Johan Baptistre, saint Katerine, & touts les seints de ceel, certeines bones gentes & Burgesses de la ville de Coventre, en salvacione de lour alms, ount ordeignes une Gilde pur eux, & pur aulires quex voillent entrier en la dite gild, & certeynes points profitables, desouth escriptes en mayntenance de la dite gild.  
1. La primier point est que les Frier & soars de la dite Gilde troveront & averont tresses Chapeleyns' sages covenables & de honest & chaste vie; & soient yci eslus par les soveraynes de la cele fraternity pur liar, prior & chauntier pur toutz les frers & soars de la dite gild, & pur touts le bienfaitours a ycele. Et que chescun iour soit la office en lour chapel pur icele ordeigne; ceste asavoir, Matynes, Messes, Vespres, & Complin chaunte per Note; & apres complin un Antym per Note de la virgin Marie, oue cync serges de cere ardaunts devaunt lafoy image de la dit virgin: de queles Chapeleynes chanterount chascun iour certeynes Messes; ceste asavoir Messes de iour par Note; une Messe de la saint trinity, une de nostre Dame, une Messe de S. John Baptistre, une Messe de S. Katerine, & une Messe de Requiem, ensemblement ove aultres Messes come partient a eux a fairs.  
2. La second point este, que si ascun prosd ' home de la dite fraternite qeu soun poair ad este bien voillaunt all estate de ycele, par fieu, euwe, roborie, ou par ascune aultre aveynture de secle, que ne soit my de sa folly demesme, chiece en poverte; le sovereyne de la company, & says compaignons luy apresteront une porcion d'argent de la dite fraternity pur marchaunder & profiter, sur la surete qu'il peut fair sauns riens prende de gain. Et si ascun tiel soit enfebly per malady ou vean less que mesmes ne peut travailler, ill sirrah troue a la costage de la dite gild covenablement solounc de que sound este demand.  
3. La tierce point este, que nul home ne feme q'est apertment alose de felony, homicide, lechery, hasardour, the sorcery, ou heresy; ne pur comun contekur, ne de nule vice abominable, que nultiele soit resceu en la dite fraternity. Et si par avigne que soit, que nul de eux apres le temps q'il soit entre en la dit fraternity, change sa vie en ascunes des vices susdites, il serra garny par la Mestre & says compaignons de cesser & returner a sa bone vie, & s'il ne veut cessier de sa malv●yse vie, il serra ouste horse de la dite fraternite a tous iours.  
4. Le quart point est, que en chescun an soint faits quatres sollemnites, cesteasavoir le feste de la saint trinity, lafoy Assumption nostre Dame, saint John Baptistre & S. Kateryn pur les freres & soars queux sount en ville, & de ces queux voillent venir de pais, solempnement a la reverence avantdit.  
5. Le quint poynt este, que en chescun an soit fait quatres Anniversaryes, pur touts les almes des Frier & soars de la dit compaigne a Dieu comendes, & pur touts les biens fessours de ycele.  
6. Le schism point este, que chescun Friere d'eux en tous places quant lieu & temps demand, parlera & procura a la dite fraternity l'amyte & la bounte q'il peut bonement fair, par quey l'estate de cele compaigne le meultes peut acrestre, & estre maintain, & chescun d'eux avera autre parfitement de coer & naturelment ferra pur aultre par reason del alliauns de cele fraternity; Et que nule home de cele Fraternite ne soyt si feel de soy baud●r de malefaire, contekier ne nule point de contek, ne d'aultre male maintenance par resone de mayntenance de la dite compaygne sur la peyne de voyder le compaigne pur touts iours.  
7. Le septiesme point este, que touts les Chappelleyns queux chauntount pur la dite fraternity, soient charges par lour serement, qua a quele temps que ascun Frere ou Soer de la dite fraternity, si bien hors de ville en quele place git ou dedeixs, defy, que chescun des dits Chapeleins chaunterons pur l'alme de celuy a Dieu commende par noum de son Baptisme par un an apres si mort continuelment.  
8. Le utisme point este, que a quel temps que ascun Freres ou Soers de la dite gild deins ou hors de ville, ou outre le mare, & le Mestre de la Gilde eut soit garny all ferra assembler touts les Chapeleyns de la gild, Clerks & autres bones gentes de la dit● fraternity queux ferrount Dirige per Note solempnement; & la iour prochein suant Messe per Note a la Chapel de S. John Babbelake, & offerount illeoques en mesme la manoir q'est affaire pur celuy que devie en ville. Et que le Bedeman alera par tote la ville a prier pur l'alme a les coustages de la dite gild.  
9 It●m ordeigne este, que si ascun Frere ou Soer defy en poverte; & n'ad my de ses biens propre, dount estre ensevely que devire, soiet i'll ensevely honorablement come il appiert a une Frere & Soer as les costages de la gild.  
Haec est ordinatio & regula facta & constituta per assensum totius Fraternitatis Gyldae S. Trinitatis, S. Mariae, S. Johannis, & S. Katherinae, pro Capellanis ejusdem Gildae faciendis; ac pro sanitate corporis ac animae valdè utilis.  
Inprimis, quod omnes presbyteri, & singuli ad Ordinationes pro eisdem faciendi, corporaliter prestabunt Sacramentum quatinus in eyes est jur. edit. & edend.  
Item ordinatum est, quod Custos chori Capellae de Babbelake, & omnes Presbyteri ejusdem, omnes & singuli benè & honestè se gerant, & tonsurati, vestes deferent statui suo congruentes. Ipsi quoque presbyteri, omnes & singuli, Missas & alia Divina obsequia cotidie in capella praedicta, impedimento cessante, legitimè celebrabunt. Et in singulis Missis rogabunt specialiter pro Fratribus & Sororibus Gildae praedictae, vivis & defunctis, & pro omnibus benefactoribus ejusdem: Quolibetque die Matutina, alta Missa, Vespere, & Completorium in choro dictae Capellae, cum Nota, debent decantari.  
Et post Matutinas, & horas cantandi, ut praedicitur, Missa de beata virgin quolibet die debet celebrari ad Altare ejusdem Virginis cotidie, cum Nota, de uno sacerdote ad candem deputato per ordinationem custodis chori, nisi fuerint impediti per obitum alicujus Fratris aut Sororis; in & festis ejusdem virgins & per octabas ejusdem cum acciderint. Ad quam quidem Missam celebrandam, ut praemittitur, Clericus qui pro tempore fuerit Capellae praedictae pulsabit campanam pro eadem Missa ordinata, per spacium ultimae horae in choro cantata, & eodem tempore fiat.  
Et in quolibet die fiat Missa matutinalis de S. Trinitate. Et in qualibet die fiat Missa de Jo. Baptista; una Missa de S. Katerina, & una Missa de Requiem, pro defunctis; simul cum omnibus aliis Missis, & aliis divinis officiis secundùm ordinationem suam inde faciendum. Et in qualibet die Dominica aspersio aquae benedictae cum Nota decantabitur.  
Item ordinatum est, quod omnes presbyteri ibidem existant, nisi aliquis eorum legitimè fuerit impeditus, & per Custodem licentiatus. Et quod nullus presbyter se absentet ab aliqua Missa, Matutinis horis, Vesperis, Completorio, cum Nota decantata; nec ab aliqua alia divina operatione in Capella praedicta facienda, nisi legitimè fuerit impeditus, & per Custodem Capellae praedictae licentiatus.  
Item ordinatum est, quod nullus Presbyter ibidem moram trahens, utetur commune taberna, neque se absentet extra hospitium suum noctanter, nisi fuerit per rationabilem causam, seiente Custode praedicto.  
Item ordinatum est, quod in qualibet die, post Completorium, fiant quinque cerei ardentes coram imagine virgins Mariae in Capella praedicta, dum una Antiphona, viz. Salve Regina, per Notam praedictam decantabitur. Et quod omnes Presbyteri ibidem existant, nisi aliquis eorum fuerit impeditus, vel per Custodem licentiatus. Et in qualibet die Parasceve, postquam Corpus Christi in Sepulchro positum fuerit, unum cereum ardentem coram sepulchro perficiatur, & dum sacrum Corpus Domini ibidem permaneat.  
Item ordinatum est, quod quandocunque aliquis frater, vel aliqua soror Gildae praedictae ab hac luce migraverit, quod Custos qui pro tempore fuerit Capellae praedictae, & caeteri Presbyters Gildae qui in alio loco celebrabunt; & quilibet eorum per se scribet, vel facient aut faciet scribere nomen baptismi defuncti super tabulas supra Altaria inde ordinata. Et quod omnes & singuli Presbyteri Gildae Praedictae, pro anima illius defuncti celebrent, & habeant in sua memoria per unum annum integrum post obitum suum. Et quod quilibet Sacerdos Gildae praedictae, postquam Confiteor & Misereatur dicantur, revertat ad populum, dicens. Orate specialiter pro statu omnium fratrum & sororum Gildae S. Trinitatis, S. Mariae, S. Johannis, & S. Katerinae Coventriae, & pro animabus defunctorum illius, & omnium aliorum, & pro omibus eidem Gildae benefactoribus Pater noster cum salutatione de virgine Maria.  
Pro quibus verò Ordinationibus & constitutionibus superiùs nominat is, benè & fideliter observandis tenendis & continuandis, praedicti Magistri Gildae praedictae persolvent annuatim cullibet Capellano, ad Capellam praedictam morantem, pro salario suo dum benè & honestè se gerat octo marcas sex sol. & octo denar.  
Item habebunt duos campos viz. illum campum quondam Lalleford, & Howelsfield, in recompensationem laborum suorum.  
Et insuper ordinatum est, quod hostiae Capellae beatae Mariae de Monte, in cimiterio S. Michaelis fient apertae quolibet die festo, ab hora Matutina usque ad finem altae Missae in Ecclesia S. Michaelis, Et in diebus ●erialibus, à tempore Matutinarum usque ad finem Missae B. Mariae in Ecclesia praedicta. Et quando aliquis Presbyter ibidem celebrârit, fiat ●ampana pulsata qualibet die ad quamcunque celebrationem Missarum cujuscunque Presbyteri cum acciderit. Et quod ad horas Vesperarum, hostia sint aperta durante hora Vesperarum in Ecclesia parochiali.   

The Oath.  
YE shall be good and true, and each of you shall be good and true to the Master of the gilled of the holy Trinity, our Lady, S. John, and S. Katherine of Coventre, and to all the Brethren and Sisters of the same gilled; And all the good Rules and ordinances by the said Master and his Brethren afore this time made, and hereafter to be made, and your days of payment truly for to keep to your power, so God you help and all Saints.   

Petition.  
Master we beseech you at the reverence of the holy Trinity, that you will vouchsafe to receive us to be Brethren of this place with you.  
Nay so great a reputation had this Fraternity far and near, that K. H. 4. and K. H. 6. with divers of the principal Nobility, Bishops, and other eminent persons thought it no dishonour to be admitted thereof, as by this ensuing Catalogue, where many more are registered, may be seen.  
Haec sunt nomina fratrum & sororum Gildae S. Trinit. S. Mariae, S. Johan. Bapt. & S. Katherinae Coventriae, viva & mortua subscripta.  
Henricus quartus Rex Angl. Henr. Princeps walliae. Henr. Bewfort Epicp. Wint. Henr. sextus Rex Angl. & Franc. Henr. Frowyk de London & Alicia mater ejus. Henr. Comes Warwici, & Cecilia ux. ejus. D. joh. Botourt miles, & jocosa ux. ejus. D. joh. Rex Castelli & Legionis. D. Lanc. & D. Constantia regina Castelli & Leg. Ducissa Lanc. recepti fuerunt in Fraternitatem Gildae die Sab. prox. ante festum S. Lucae Evang. anno regni Regis R. 2. post Conq. Angliae, secundo. D. joh. de Arundel & D. Alianora consors sua recepti fuerunt in Gildam 4. die mensis. Nou. Anno D. 1379. Joh. Beauchamp. & Johanna ux. ejus. Joh. Drax Serjaunt de Armis. D. joh. Holland Dux de Exon. & D. Isabel Ducissa. Joh. Holland miles & D. Eliz. ux. ejus. Joh. filius & frater Regum, Dux Bedfordiae, Comes de Richemuad & de Kendale & Constabularius Angliae. Isabel Comitissa Warwici. Katerina Ducissa Lanc. D. Ric. Comes Arundel, & ux. ejus.  
Die Merc. prox. post festum annunc. S. Mariae Anno M. CCCLXXVI.  
D. Rog. de Clarindon miles, filius excel. Domini nostri Principis walliae. D. Rob. Stretton Episc. Lich. D. Regin. Grey dominus de Ruthyn & de Wayesford. Tho. Beauchamp miles Co. Warwici. William. Beauchamp miles, & ux. Tho. Arundel Archiep. Cant. Henr. de Ardern. miles, D. joh. Clinton miles e● ux. ejus. D. Tho. Lancastriae, filius illustr. Regis H. 4. locum-tenens Hiberniae. Will. de Burgh. Justice. Domini Regis, & Margar. ux. ejus. D. Will. lafoy Zouch miles & Eliz. ux. ejus. D. Vmfridus filius illustr. Regis H. 4. Dux Glouc. D. Humfr. Comes Staffordiae. with a multitude more from all parts.  
And it is observed, that the annual Master of this gilled was he that had been Mayor the year before; who, during his continuance in that office, sat next to the Mayor in all public meetings. The Oath of which Master I have likewise here inserted.  
I shall be good and true to the Brethren and sister of the Trinity-Gild, S. marry, S. John, and S. Katherine of Coventre; and all lawful points and Ordinances of this place, afore this time ordained truly to keep to my power; and in especial all the ordinances that been or shall be the general days ordained, truly keep and observe. Also I shall truly receive, and true account yield, as well of my receipts, as of all other things that longen to the Master of this gilled; and the arrearage of my account, if any be, truly pay or I depart from my account; and all other things truly do that longen to the office of the said Master; So help me God and all Saints. Also I shall once before Candlemas next coming, with 6. or 4. Brethren of this yield, oversee all the tenements of the sams yield.  
Upon the Survey 
g MS penès S. Archer, eq. aur. f. 31. b.  taken in 26 H. 8. it appears, that Mr Rob. Glasmond, being then Warden of this college of Babbelake (for by that name it was then called) had viij l. per ann. stipend; and that there were 7 Priests more, which had iiii l. xiii s. iiii d. per ann. a piece for their Salary. But in 
h Ex 〈◊〉 MS penès eund. f. 2. ●.  37 H. 8. upon the Survey then taken, I find, that the revenue of all the lands belonging to the said gilled amounted to Cxi l. xiii s. 8 d. out of which (inter alia) was then paid 6 l. 13 s. 4 d. per ann. to a certain Priest called the Warden of the chapel of Babbelake: And to eight other Priests celebrating divine service there, 37 l. 6 s. 8 d. per ann.. To the Master of a Grammar-School there 6 l. 13 s. 4 d. per ann.. To two Clerks singing there 8 l. per ann.. To two Boys also singing there 2 l. per ann.. To divers poor men which had formerly been Brethren of the said gilled 10 l. in money according to the ancient use. To Tho. Gregory Clerk-Controuler of the same gilled 6 l. per ann.. And every Priest having likewise a Chamber within the precinct of the same Babbelake, worth 4 s. per ann. a piece.   

Bond'salmshouses.  
HEre was moreover within this place of Babbelake an almshouse 
i Ib. f. 3. b.  founded by one Thomas Bond (a rich Merchant (
k Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 190. ) of Coventre) wherein, at the time of the said Survey, were ten poor men and one woman kept, to pray for the souls of the said Tho. Bond, his grandfather, father, and all Christian souls: All which were at that time maintained at the charge of Tho. Bond, grandchild to the said Thomas, by whose last Will the said almshouse was to have been built, and such poor maintained, with a Priest; and to that end certain lands put in Feoffees hands, of 49 l. 11 s. 7 d. per ann. value: Out of which was paid to those poor people every Saturday 6 s. 8 d. which amounted to 17 l. 6 s. 8 d. per ann. To the Priest celebrating divine service, 13 l. 6 s. 8 d. per ann. and 20 s. for a gown. In toto 14 l. 6 s. 8 d.  
For 38 yards of black cloth, to make gowns for the said poor men per ann. 3 l. 16 s. 0 d. In Alms given to the poor yearly, 13 s. 4 d. For 20 load of wood yearly for the said poor people 1 l. 3 s. 4 d. per ann. For the bailiffs fee, 2 l. per ann. In toto xliii l. viij s. xi d. ob.  
But this being dissolved by Act. of Parl. (as all other Chantryes Gilds, and the like Fraternities were) in 1 E. 6. (I mean what belonged to the gilled) was by the K. Letters Pat. 
l Pat. 2. E. 6. p. 6.  dated 12 Dec. 2 E. 6. granted unto the bailiffs and Commonalty of this City, and their successors, to hold in burgages by the service of 1 d. per ann.  
Touching which almshouse, I shall further add, in memorial of the said Tho. Bond, and other its Benefactors, the Inscription upon the walls thereof.  
This hospital was founded A. D. 1506. by Mr Tho. Bond, Draper, sometime Mayor and Alderman of this City, for ten men and one woman: who gave certain lands for maintenance thereof, which his son John Bond continued during his life. But Tho. the son of John, claimed those lands as his own; whereupon the City sued him in Chancery, and had a Decree against him, which cost them a great sum of money for certain lands valued then at 20 l. per ann.. In the seventh year of K. James, the said lands were questioned as concealed from the Crown: which lands and tenements the City were enforced again to purchase of the K. to their very great cost and expenses. Notwithstanding, the city have continued the charitable uses as formerly: and as the lands have been improved, so hath the maintenance of the old men been bettered, and each man's place is now worth eleven pounds by the year.  
Mr Sim. Norton, Draper, Mayor and Alderman of this City, An. D. 1641. gave 300 marks for and towards the maintenance of one man, and one boy, in this hospital of Babbelake, and one man and woman in Gray-Friers-Hospitall: which man and boy are accordingly placed in this House; and the city at their own charge makes their maintenance equal with the rest of the Hospitall-men and boys.  
In the year 1560. this hospital for Boys was first erected in the place where now it is, being a House of the cities; and was for some years maintained by the city, and the charity of well disposed people, of citizens and Strangers, till Mr W●eatly in An. 1566. settled some lands towards the maintenance thereof: and other Benefactors since have given, in all, with his gift, about 96 l. per ann.. Which being not sufficient to maintain xxi boys, and a Nurse, and place them out Apprentices, the city doth make up the rest, being above 40 l. a year, one year with another.   

Corpus-Christi-Gild. In Mill-lane.  
THis gilled was founded 
m Pat. 22. E. 3. p. 2. m. 37.  in 22 E. 3. by Rob. Chaundos, John de Wynwik, Clerk, john de Wyndsore, John de Weston, Tho. Chaloner, Will. Prest, Henry de Busseby, Nich. le Hunt, John Prest, Will. de Teynton, Gilb. de Pulteney, John Russell sen. Ric. le Gonere, John de Busheley, Rog. de Tuwe, Nich. Floutere, Ric. Coupere, Peter Percy, and Nich. Pake, in honour of the body and blood of our blessed Saviour, for one Priest to sing Mass daily for the good estate of the same King E. and of the said Rob. John, etc. above specified, during their lives in this world, and for their souls afterwards, as also of all the faithful deceased. Unto which, john Scardeburgh of Coventre, John Wedon, and divers others, granted 
n Esc. 15. R. 2. p. 1. ●. 134.  29 mess. and a half, 8 acres of land, and 18 d. yearly rent, all lying in Coventre, in 15 R. 2. The lands and tenements belonging whereunto, were, by the Survey 
o MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 7. b.  taken in 37 H 8. certified to be yearly worth 36 l. 10 s. 8 d. Out of which was annually paid 
p Ib. f. 8. a.  to 4 Priests performing divine service in the Churches of the holy Trinity and S. Mich. viz. to each of them 4 l. a piece. In toto 16 l. To poor people, such as had formerly been of this Fraternity, C s. per ann. And in obits yearly, C s.  
Of this gilled was Prince Edw. a Brother, being so admitted 
q Ex Catal. Majorum cou. penès R. Butler, gen.  18 E. 4. as he was also of Trinity-Gild before mentioned.   

Sheremen and tailors Gild. adjoining to Gosford-gate in S. George his chapel, as is said.  
THere was yet one gilled more, viz. of the Sheremen and tailors, founded 
r Pat. 17. H. 6. p. 2. m. 5.  (it seems) in R. 2. time, to the honour of Christ's Nativity. Which K. gave them licence to purchase lands in this City, of 8 marks per ann. value, to find a Priest to sing Mass every day, for the souls of the Founders thereof, and all the faithful deceased. Whereunto K. H. 6. in 17 of his reign, added his licence for their purchasing of more lands to the value of x marks per ann. and that they should choose 4 men of their Fraternity, yearly, at the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, to be Masters or governors of the same; and to have a Common Seal; as also power to plead in any of the King's Courts as a body corporate.  
From which Gilds or Fraternities there is no doubt but divers Companies in the Cities and Corporations through England took their first patterns for obtaining such privileges and immunities as at this day they enjoy.  
And now that these Citizens had thus associated themselves into the several Fraternities before mentioned, they began to have an opinion, that if any more such Gilds were allowed in this place, they might receive some inconvenience thereby: And therefore, in 1 H. 5. procured a declaratory 
s Pat. 1. H. 5. p. 5. m. 12.  Patent from the K. that thenceforth there should not be any new gilled erected. But the young people, viz. Journeymen of several trades, observing what merry-meetings and feasts their Masters had, by being of those Fraternities, and that they themselves wanted the like pleasure; did of their own accord assemble together in several places of the City, and especially in S. George's chapel near Gosford-gate; which occasioned the Mayor and his Brethren, in 3 H. 6. to complain thereof to the King; alleging, that the said Journeymen, in these their unlawful meetings, called themselves S. George his gilled, to the intent that they might maintain and abet one another in quarrels; and for their better conjunction had made choice of a Master, with Clerks and Officers, to the great contempt of the K. authority, prejudice of the other Gilds (viz. the holy Trin. and Corp. Christi) and disturbance of the City. Whereupon the K. directed his Writ 
t Claus. 3. H. 6. in dorso, m. 8.  to the Mayor and Justices, with the bailiffs of this City, commanding them by Proclamation to prohibit any more such meetings.  
HAving thus taken notice of all that is, or hath been within the Walls, which is worth observation, I come to the Suburbs, where I find nothing considerable but the chapel or Hospital of Sponne, 
Spun hospital.  on the West part of this City. This Hospital was founded 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. 8. E. 1.  in H. 2. time by Hugh Keveliok E. of Chester: who, having a certain Knight of his household, called Will. de Auney, a Leper, gave in pure Alms for the health of his soul, and the souls of his ancestors, his chapel here at Sponne, with the site thereof, and half a carucat of land thereto belonging, for the maintenance of such Lepers as should happen to be in the Town of Coventre. In which chapel was anciently one Priest at least, to celebrate divine service for the living and the dead. And with him had also wont to be certain Brethren and Sisters, together with the Lepers, praying to God for the good estate of all their Benefactors.  
But this Hospital, upon the grant of the manor of Coventre to the Monks in 34 H. 3. by Rog. de Montalt and Cecily his wife, was (inter alia) reserved 
w Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 77. a.  to the said Roger and Cecily, and their heirs; which Cecily had Coventre by inheritance from those Earls.) And in the Release 
x Ib. f. 79. a  made to the said Monks of the premises by her the said Cecily in her widowhood, is said to have been sometime belonging to the abbey of Basingwerk in Flintsh. But clear it is, that the Monks shortly after appropriated 
y Inq. per H. Nott. ut supra.  it to their own use; though they held it not so very long: for I find, that it came at length to the Crown, together with the manor of Cheylesmore; and therein continued till 14 E. 4. But than did the K. pass 
z Pat. 14. E. 4. p. 2. m. 1●.  it away to the Canons of Studley in this County, and their successors, by the name of Libera Capella S. Mariae Magd. apud Sponne juxta Coventr●, with all the lands, tenements, etc. thereto belonging, in pure alms, to pray for the good estate of him the said K. and of Q. Eliz. his consort, Edw. his eldest son, Pr. of Wales, D. of Cornwall, etc. during their natural lives, and for their souls afterwards: as also for the soul of Ric. late D. of York (the said K. father) and all his progenitors.   

The Arch-deaconry of Coventre.  
AND now before I leave this City, I may not omit to observe, that so much of Warwicksh as is within the diocese of cou. and Lich. is called the Arch-deaconry of Coventre, by reason that the Bishops for a long time seating themselves in Staffordsh. have constantly assigned some eminent and grave Divine to reside here, to superintend the Clergy of these parts in their stead; who hath made his Visitations annually according to ancient custom for that purpose, and been styled the archdeacon of Coventre. As for the title 
a Spelm. Gloss.  of archdeacon, it is of no less antiquity than the primitive times of Christianity; the use then being, that the Deacons did elect out of themselves one whom they knew to be most eminent for his industry, and gave him that title: Howbeit of late years he who was more grave and prudent than the rest, hath commonly been advanced to that place. But before I proceed to speak of the particular Arch-deacons here, it will not be amiss to say something in a more special manner of the Office; forasmuch as what hath appertained thereto is not very commonly known. I shall therefore transcribe the substance of what I have met with, from a very good Authority 
b MS in Bibls. Cotton, [sub effigy Cleop. F. 1.] f. 84. a. , and no less ancient than H. 8. time.  

Instructions for my Lord Privey-Seall concerning the Bishop of Lincoln, and his arched: touching the Bishop his demand of Prestations.  
What apperteynith to th'office of an archdeacon, and whereupon his revenewse, and what heretofore hath thereunto appertained.  

Procurations.  
Sinodals.  
Peter-pens.  
Pensions or Indemnities.  
Fines of Testaments.  
Vacations of Benefices.  
Installations of Abbots.   
PRocurations be delve for visitation. Th'arch-deacon is bound yearly to visit all his Arch-deaconry thoroweoute; then to inquire of all crimes and misgovernance of the people, as well the clergy as the la fee by Church wardens and other; and to reform whatsoever they find otherwise then well other committede heinous against the laws of God or th'ordinance of the Prince for a quiet Common-wele, dissonant to God's lawes● to Mans-lawes, and politic order of the world; to reform the same, other by godly persuasion and good advice, by commination, or by pains and penalties, according to the humility and umble subjection of the offender, and repentans of his offence. For this his visitation he hath Procurations.    

Sinodales.  
Sinodalls be dew for the same kept at Ester by th'Arch-deacon, or his officers; calling together the Parsons, the vicars, and Parish Priests, diligently enquiring if every of the same do and have done their duties accordingly to the laws of God, laws of the Prince established, and th'ordinance of the church accustomede; and have godly and diligently ministerede all Sacraments and Sacramentals to their parishioners at Ester then past, and so the year before. For this kind of visitation Sinodals be dew to the archdeacon wiche the Bishope would now in any wise have, because of a Decretale that saith, quod Epi●copo debentur Sinodalia, and for that Text. Now would the Bishope turn from his Pe●er-pen●, calling them Prestations or Pensions, and would have them now dew for Sinodalls, wiche the Arch deacons' have had and enjoyed this 3.6.8. hundreth years, without let, interruption, or contradiction of any Bishope. My Sinodals be not nineteen l. by year, and yet must I give to my Official 5 marks fee yearly, and as much to my Register, and also bear their costs yearly in riding to the seen, 4 or 5 l. so have not I x l, clear for my Sinodals. But put the case that these Sinodals were the Bishops, yet wherefore should I be bound to gather his Sinodals; or why should I give 20 nobles fee to my officers to serve him, and to be his Collector. Dicat Apollo.   

Peter-pens.  
ALL Arch-deacons of England gathered Peter-pens of every Fyer-houshold within every parish one penny, which were granted eight hundred years passed by K. Hyvo, and after confirmed by Inas, then by Offa Rex Marchiorum, by Arnulphus and other more so following, and by K. John for his time. after some antique Authors they were granted for a yearly pressed, or a perpetual yearly subsidy. Episcopo Romano praestabantur in subsidium, saith divers Authors. Others say they were given to a Scole in Rome, to the maintenance of Inglish Scolars there, as Fabian and Guido, with other: but now th'Arch-deacons, after thes pens gathered, paid the same in part or all to the Collector of Rome, saving the archdeacon of Lincoln and Sarum; these paid the pens gathered to the Bishop, the B. paid to the Collector, and had his acquittance by the name of Peter-pens. Th'arch-deacons had their acquittance of the B. by the name of Prestation-money; so the B. of Lincoln paid, but he gathered none: th'arch-deacon gathered and paid, not to the Collector, but only to the B. so finally, seeing the B. never gathered Peter-pens, and yet paid them to the Collectors every year, and th'arch-deacons gathered them yearly, and paid none to the Collector, but only to the B. what should the B. his demand other be then for Peter-pens.  
To prove that this word Prestation is very Peter-pens, hit is to manifestly declared in the B. of Rome his own law, in an Epistle-decretall send Episcopo Cantuar. & suffraganeis s●is. The B. of Lincoln is one of his Suffragans, and perchance it was meant for him that was then B. of Lincoln, if he were as nigh scraping as the B. that now is at this present time. Textus est in capitulo de Censibus, in the Decretals, ea quae de avaritia verba sunt haec. Ne gravetis parochias & ecclesias vestras propter visitationem beati Petri, cum feceritis collectam denariorum. Glossator Bernardus, one of the B. of Rome his Secretaryes, expoundeth hoc verbum Collectum. Collecta, inquit, est praestatio quaedam, quam Anglici solvunt ecclesiae Romanae, & debet esse moderata, etc. so the Prestations is taken for Peter-pens in the B. of Rome his own law.   

Pensions or Indemnityes.  
BE these, when a Church is improprede to an Abheye or College, than the archdeacon for ever loseth his Induction-money; and in recompense of that, he shall have yearly out of the said Benefice so improperede xii d. or two s. for an yearly pension, more or less, as hit is agreed at the time of the impropriation. And this money is called Pensions, or Indemnityes: And like as the Arch-decon conservatur indempnis, by this his yearly pension paid in the lieu of the Induction, even so Episcopus conservatur indempnis, and hath a like Pension for his indemnitye in the lieu of his Institution, which he likewise calleth his Pension.  
The first that I meet with, who was honoured with this office of archdeacon, is Ric. Peche 
c Godw. de praesul. , son of Rob. Peche B. of Coventre in H. 1. time, and advanced 
d Godw. de praesul.  to be archdeacon by his said father: which Ric. afterwards became B. also of cou. in H. 2. time, upon the decease of Walt. Durdent; but being a very devout man, and Founder 
e Ex vet. Rot. MS penès D. & C. Lich.  of the Monastery of S. Thomas near Stafford, when he grew aged he left his bishopric, and took 
f Ex vet. Rot. MS penès D. & C. Lich.  upon him the habit of a Canon-Regular in that Religious House, where he departed this life, and was buried 
g Ex vet. Rot. MS penès D. & C. Lich. .  
The next, though not his immediate successor that I find, was a man, who became afterwards very eminent, viz. 
h Godw. de praesul.  Will. de Kilkenny, being afterwards for a time chancellor of England, and also B. of Ely. Homo egregiâ corporis formâ praeditus; facundus, prudens, & legum municipalium admodum peritus, saith Godwyn. He died 
i Godw. de praesul.  on the feast day of S. Matthew the Apostle, ann. 1256. 4 H. 3. being then in Spain ambassador; but his heart he appointed to be buried at Ely.  
His immediate successor, as I believe, for he was archdeacon in 
k Ex MS penès Rob. Arden, ar.  3 joh. was a man extraordinary famous for his learning, and a great Divine, whose memory is yet very precious in our Universities, viz. 
l Regist. de Pipwell in Bibls. Cotton, f. 63. b.  Alexander de Hales; a Catalogue of whose learned Works are to be seen in Balaeus 
m Cent. 3. p. 277.  the Script. Britannicis.  
This Alex. in his age became a friar at the cordeliers in Paris; where, departing this life, he was buried near the steps ascending to the choir; and hath over his grave a Monument of black marble, about 2 foot in height from the ground, with this Inscription engraven upon it.  

R. P. ALEXANDRI DE ALES, Doctoris irrefragabilis, quondam Sanctorum Thomae Aquinatis, & Bonaventurae praeceptoris Epitaphium.  
Clauditur hoc saxo famam sortitus abundè  
Gloria Doctorum, decus & flos Philosophorum,  
Auctor Scriptorum vir Alexander variorum,  
Norma modernorum: fons veri, lux aliorum,  
Inclitus Anglorum fuit Archilevita; sed horum  
Spretor cunctorum frater collega Minorum  
Factus egenorum, fit Doctor primus eorum.  
Obiit A. D. 1245. Calend Septembris 12.  
Si quis honos meritis, si quis virtute coluntur,  
Hunc animo praefer, hunc venerare Patrem.   
As for his successors, I dare not undertake to exhibit a perfect Catalogue of them: yet of such for whom any good authority hath appeared to me, I have added the names.  
Patroni. 
Archidiac. Coventriae.  
Hugo de Marisco, 
Northb. f. 49. a.  Cler. 5. Id. julii, 1349.  
Will. cross, 
Ib. f. 55. b.  3 Non. Oct. 1351.  
joh. de Pipe, 
Ib. f. 62. b.  Pbr. 11 Cal. Oct. 1358.  
Will. lamb, 
Strett. f. 18. b.  Pbr. post resign. Will. Bermyngham, 1 Dec. 1369.  
Rob. Stretton, 
Ib.  5 Cal. jan. 1369.  
Rob. de Oxton, 
Burgb. f. 21. a.  Cler. 20 junii, 1408.  
Rob. Esple, 
Heyw. f. 30. b.  Art. Magr. post mortem joh. Heyworth, 22 Maii, 1433.  
Rog. Wall, 
Ib. f. 41. a.  Cler. penult. Junii, 1442.  
joh. Blythe, 
Bl. f. 5. b.  scolar: Vniversit. Paris. per resign. Rad. Colingwood, 2 Oct. 1510.  Rob. Co. Leic. haec vice patronus. 
Will. James, 
Samps. & B. f. 47. a.  S. Theol. Professor, post mortem Tho. jews, 27 Aug. 1577.  Will. Awbrey, L. Dr. & Arth. Aly, in Art. Magr. hac vice. 
Will. Hinton, 
Bundle. B.  S. Theol. Bac. 4 nou. 1584.  Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Sam. brook, 
Morton.  S. Theol. Professor, 13 Maii, 1635.  Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Rad. Brownrigge, 
Ib.  S. Theol. Professor, 29 Sept. 1631.   
Upon the Survey 
n MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 28. a.  made in 26 H. 8. this dignity was certified to be worth xlv l. ix. s. per ann. viz. in Pensions, Procurations, and Sinodals.  
Out of the deanery of 

Coventre, 9 l. 12. s. 4 d. per ann.  
Marton, 10 l. 11 s. 0 d. per ann.  
Stonley, 11 l. 00 s. 2 d. per ann.  
Arden, 14 l. 5 s. 6 d. per ann.    
And as the several particulars, whereof I have already spoke, have added no small honour to this City, so is it also famous for having been the birthplace to one of our most eminent Historians; of whom I shall here repeat what Balaus speaketh 
o Cent. 3. p. 264. .  
Gualterus Coventriensis immortali vir dignus memoriâ, in eadem celebri Warwicensis comitatus urbe, & natus, & educatus, ab honestis illic civibus originem duxit. Operam bonis literis sedulam admodum Oxonii impendebat, ubi gratissimum fuit optimarum disciplinarum emporium. Illustria ejus facta accuratè, sed sparsim, à diligentissimo Lelando, chartis praecipue historicis, commendata sunt. Eo etenim teste historiam est magno aggressus animo, quam etiam inchoatam ab origine Britannorum, ad sua tempora, Ann. viz. Dom. 1226. majoribus animis deduxit. Secutus est autem hos potissimùm aut hores Anglos, Galfridum Monumetensem, Rog. Hovedenum, & Henr. Huntingdonium; ita tamen ut multa addiderit non sine fide, quae nuspiam apud illos leguntur. Unum certe defuit homini, alioqui claro: nam quanquam fide, & lucido ordine nusquam, facundiâ tamen saepiusculè destitutus erat. Quod non authoris, sed aetatis potius vitium fuit. Uude composuit Gualterus. 
Chron. Britann. 
Lib. 1.  Anglo-Sax. Chron. 
Lib. 1.  annal Angl. 
Lib. 1.   Et alia quaedam edidit, ut ex honestis atque Christianis studiis, apud posteritatem semper ejus viveret nomen. Vixit varia componens & scribens, regnantibus Joanne & Henrico tertio illius filio, Anglorum regibus.  
I Have now done with Coventre; which, as it much increased 
p Lel. It n. vol. 4. f. 190.  in wealth by clothing, and making of Caps; so since those trades have decayed, is now not a little fallen from the glory it anciently had. And being next to take view of those petty villages and places of note that environ it, I shall for my more orderly proceeding, begin with them that are on the south-west side thereof, and conclude with those on the north-east part.   

Whaburley.  
THis is the first I meet with on the South-west side, where now no more than one single house is to be seen: but heretofore it was otherwise; for in K. St●●h. time it had a chapel, 
q Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  being of the E. of Chester's fee with Coventre. And in 
r Inq. per H. Nott. etc. ●. 37. b.  7 E. 1. Rog. Gopil possessed it, having then two yard land in demesn, and ten freeholders, who occupied two yard land and a half, with an acre and a half, paying certain rent unto him, and doing suit to his 3 week's Court. But the inheritance of the E. of Chester's fees coming to Montalt, (as I have elsewhere showed) from whom Q. Isabella had an estate for life with reversion to the D. of Cornwall; this was by the said Q. included in that Charter 
s Ex cod. M S penès Thom. D. Leigh.  made by her to the Mayor and Commonalty of Coventre in E. 3. time, whereby she granted to them Return of Writs, goods of felons and fugitives, with cognizance of all pleas in Co●ventre, and the Hamlets adjoining: As also in K. H. 6. Charter 
t Cart. 30. H. 6. n. 29. , by which Coventre, with divers villages thereabouts, was made a County of itself, distinct from Warwickshire.   

Asthull.  
THis place, being utterly depopulated, is now only known by a little thicket of trees, called Asthull-grove. But the first mention I find of it, is in 
u Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  34 H. 3. upon the grant made by Rog. de Montalt and Cecily his wife, of Coventre to the Monks; in which the said Roger and Cecily did (inter alia) reserve the service of Will. de Olneie therein, for it seems he then held it. But in 3 E. 1. it was certified 
w Esc. 3. E. 1.  that Oliver de Aubeny held half a Kts. fee here of the manor of Coventre. And in 34 E. 1. by a Fine levied 
x Crast. Ascens.  between Will. D'aubeny pl. and Amicia the widow of Oliver D'aubeny deforc. it was entailed upon the said Will. and the heirs of his body, with remainder to his two brothers, viz. Ralph and John; and for want of issue by them, to Oliva and Isabella their sisters, and to the heirs of Isabell. By virtue of which entail Ralph de Aubeny came to enjoy it, as it seems: for I find that he passed 
y Ex Regist. Cart. in off. D. Lanc. Tit. C● Warw. f. 39 ●  it away to Will. Baret, Lord of Passenham in Northamptonsh. Which Will. by his deed 
z Ex Regist. Cart. in off. D. Lanc. Tit. C● Warw. f. 39 ●  bearing date the morrow after the Assumption of our Lady, 22 E. 3. granted it to Henry E. of Lancaster; who in 35 E. 3. died 
a Esc. 35. E. 3. p. 1. n. 122.  seized of it, leaving Maud and Blanch his daughters and heirs. And this is all that I can say to the succession of it, by reason it hath been parcell'd out by sale to sundry persons.   

Olneye.  
OF this place is there no memorial now left, but a double moat which beareth the name: neither is there any thing of antiquity thereof, that I have seen, much material.   

Horewelle.  
THis is also now, and hath been long depopulated. But in 
b Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 46. b.  7 E. 1. the same Oliver de Aubeny (Lord of Asthull before specified) was owner thereof, and held it of Rog. de Montalt; having at that time one carucat of land and a half in demesn, and suit of Court twice a year; with 7 freeholders, who held 29 acres of land, paying certain rent, and doing suit to his 3 week's Court. But it seems that the Monks of Stonley had it soon after: for in 12 E. 1. they obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 12. E. 1. n. 39  of Free warren in all their demesn lands in Stonley, and divers other places, whereof this is one; that which they had here, being 2 carucats of land as in 19 E. 1. was certified 
d MS in Scac. , and a certain Cell. Which petty Cells were made use 
e M. Pari● in vit. Abbot. p. 11●, l. 11.  of by the Abbots in those days, as places of penance or punishment to such Monks, as either for any offence committed, or some displeasure from their superior, were thither sent. But more of Horewelle I find not, other than that it is included within the County of this City, by K.H. 6. Charter before specified.   

Stivichall.  
THere is no mention of this place in the Conq. Survey; so that we must conclude it to have been then involved with Coventre; and that as a member thereof it came to the E. of Chester: for in K. Steph. time Ranulph E. of Chester possessed 
f Cart. 21. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  it. What injury that was which this E. Ranulph had done to Walter Durdent, then B. of cou. and to his Church, doth not directly appear: but certain it is, that he died 
Ex vet. membr. in baga de Inq. penès Camer. Scac.  excommunicate for the same; so that E. Hugh his son and heir, past 
Ex vet. membr. in baga de Inq. penès Camer. Scac.  this manor of Stivinghale (for so it is written) unto the said B. and his successors, for his father's absolution, and for the health of his soul and his ancestors souls.  
It seems that the same B. granted it unto Steph. de Nerbone and his heirs, to hold by the 4 part of a Kts. fee: for I find 
Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 58. b. , that the heirs of Margery his daughter and heir, enjoyed it: and that the said Stephen gave 
Ex autog. penès Ric. Chamberleyn ar.  to Will. the son of Ralph de Fi●●ngele, and his heirs, two yard land lying in this village, in consideration that he fought a duel for him. What he was that wedded the said Margery, I know not; but a son he had by her, who calls 
Ex autog. penès Tho. Puckring ●q. aur. & b.  himself Ranulphus de Stivichale, filius & haeres Margeriae de Nerburne, dominae de Styvichale. Which Ranulph was he (as I suppose) who past this manor unto Walter de Langley (Lord of Pinley:) for in 7 E. 1. it was certified 
Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 58. b. , that the same Walter de Langley held the moiety thereof of the heirs of Marg. de Neyrburne, by the service of a Rose yearly: at which time the said Walter had 3 yard land here, held of him in villainage, and the rest 
Ib. f. 59 a.  by freeholders: but the Court-Leet the Bishop still kept. And the same year following, the said Walt. was found 
Es●. 8. E. ●. n. 13.  to die seized of this whole village, having four yard land therein; which together with the rent from his freeholders and villain's, & a Mill, extended to 8 l. 5 s. 3 d. ob. per an.  
To whose posterity it continued whilst the male line lasted; and then, with Pinley, Wikin, and other Lordships, descended to Joan the daughter and heir of that family, first wedded to John the son of Sir Alan Cherlton Kt. and afterwards to Sir john Trillow Kt. (as in Pinley I shall fully manifest.) 'Tis very like that Sir john Trillow and she passed it unto Sir Baldwin Frevill Kt. about 40 E. 3. For I find 
Ex autog. penès Ca●er. Scac. 〈◊〉 baga de Catesby. , that Sir Peter Careswell Kt. son and heir of Sir Will. Careswell, released all his title therein to the said Sir Baldwin, as he also did in Pinley and Wikin: but what right he had, I am not very certain, except that intimated in my discourse of Wykin were it. After which, upon the partition of Frevill's lands (whereof in Tamworth I shall speak at large) it fell to Thomas Ferrer Esq in right of Eliz. his wife, eldest sister, and one of the coheirs to Sir Baldwin Frevill Kt. as appears by the partition 
Penès ●oh. Fer●e●s, ar.  made 5 Oct. 31 H. 6. To whose posterity it continued for divers descents: But in 16 El●z. I find, that Thomas Gregory died 
Esc. 18. ●liz  seized thereof, leaving Arthur his son and heir 34 years of age, whose son, John, now enjoys it.  
The chapel here, being a member belonging to the Church of S. Mich. in Coventre, was therewith appropriated 
Rot. R. Molend, ●. 4.  to the Monks, ann. 1260. 44 H. 3. Which Monks did anciently use 
Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 62. a.  to find a Priest to celebrate divine service therein 3 days every week; but the bodies of the dead were 
Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 62. a.  carried to Coventre. In H. 6. time, there was an Anchorite mured up here; who in those days had a Legacy given 
Lusnam, ●. 25.  to him by Edith Ruggeley, widow unto Nich. Ruggeley of Dunton in this County.  
REturning now to the other side of Coventre, I discern Caresley first in my view; of which I find no mention till K. Steph. time, that Ran. E. of Chester rendered 
Reg. Pr. de cou. f. ●6. a.  the chapel to the Monks of Coventre, as he did Stivichall and many other, it being then written Keresley. From which E. it came to Montalt, as Coventre, whereof it was originally a member, did; part of it in 34 H. 3. being held 
y Ib. f. 77. ●.  by the heirs of Rob. Tuschet, and Wido fill. Roberti, of Rog. de Montalt and Cecilie his wife. Which Rog. and Cecily then granting away the manor of Coventre in Fee-ferm to the Monks, did (inter alia) reserve 
z Ib. f. 77. ●.  to them and their heirs the homage and services of those persons. But the inheritance of what the heirs of the said Robert and Wido had, was not considerable: for it appears 
a Ib. , that the substance of this village passed from the before specified Rog. and Cecily to the Monks in the said 34 year of H. 3. as parcel of the manor of Coventre. Which Monks had Free-warren there, and Heriots of all their tenants, with the tithes appropriated 
b Ib.  to them as belonging to S. Mich. Church in Coventre.   

Whitmore.  
THis, though it be for the most part woody, yet is in some places so moorish, as that the ground beareth nothing but moss; which being in one place white, gave occasion (doubtless) for its name. But it was anciently a member 
c Ib. f. 3. a.  of Radford; and partly by the grants 
d Ib.  of several devout people, as well as purchase, became of so large an extent, as that in 6 E. 3. the Monks of Coventre, obtaining licence 
e Pat. 6. E. 3. p. 3. m. 16.  from the K. made it a Park; which, according to the measure in those days, contained 436 acres of waist and woods. But coming to the Crown, upon the dissolution of that Religious House, it was in 1 E. 6. granted 
f Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 9  to Sir Ralph Sadler Kt. (inter alia) by the name of Whitmore-grange in the parish of the holy Trinity in Coventre: And from him soon after conveyed to john Hales (of whom I have in S. John's Hosp. made mention) who died 
g Esc. 15. Eliz.  seized of it, 26 Dec. 15 Eliz. leaving John his nephew (son of Christoph.) his next heir: who in ann. 1586. built a very fair house upon part of it, called newhouse: which by john Hales Esq his son and heir, was sold in our time to Sir Ric. Burnaby Kt. and by him afterwards to .... Cook, who soon past it away to Sir Christopher Yeluerton of Eston-Mauduit, in Com. Northampt. Kt. of the Bath, the present possessor thereof.   

Radford.  
THis little village takes its name from the ford● through which the roadway from Caresley to Coventre lieth: and though it be not particularly mentioned in E. Leofrik's Charter to the Monks of Coventre, yet was it then granted 
h Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 80. b.  thereto, as being included within that moiety of Coventre belonging to the Monastery, and in the parish of the holy Trinity. After the dissolution of which Religious House, the lands here were sold out to sundry persons; so that it will not be of moment, as for any historical respect, to look further after them.   

Arnhale.  
THis place (now reduced to one house) being a member 
i Ib.  of Coventre, was involved in that grant made by E. Leofrìke to the Monks, upon his foundation of that Monastery, whereof I have already spoke, though it be not particularly named therein: and after the dissolution thereof, granted 
k Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 2.  (inter alia) to john Hales and his heirs, by the name of Harnall grange, with the pastures thereto belonging, and the pool called Harnall-pool, or Swanswell pool, lying within the precinct of those grounds. Which John died seized thereof in 15 Eliz. leaving John, the son of his brother Christopher, his nephew and heir.   

Stoke.  
OF Stoke, which in our old English signifieth a village, there is no mention in the Conq. Survey, it being then as a member of Coventre possessed by the Earls of Chester, as may seem by that render 
l Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 76. a.  of the chapel in K. Steph. time, made by E. Ranulph to the Monks. Which chapel, being within the parish of S. Mich. was appropriated 
m Rot. Rog. Molend, m. 4.  to the Monastery therewith in 44. H. 3. From these E. of Chester it came to Rog. de Montalt by the marriage of C●cily, sister and one of the coheirs unto Hugh E. of Arundel, whereof in Coventre I have spoke: of whom several persons held lands here in 34 H. 3. as appears by their reservation 
n Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  of the services due upon those tenors, at such time as the manor of Coventre was by them past in fee-ferm to the Monks; the names of which persons were Walter D'eyvill, Rob. de Stoke, Thom. de Neuvill, and Walt. de Coventre.  
In 7 E. 1. the said Rog. de Montalt, being Lord of this manor, had 
o Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 40. b.  here two freeholders occupying one carucat of land: but the Prior of Coventre had then 4. who held half a yard land, 2 acres and a half, with a croft and a meadow. At that time also had 
p Ib. 41. a.  Nich. de Segrave 2 yard land here possessed by freeholders; and 
q Ib. 41. b.  Tho. de Arden one, in the tenure of 3 Cottyers. Which Nich. and Thom. held the premises of the said Rog. de Montalt. But here was an ancient family that had their denomination from this village; the first whereof that I meet with, being 
r Regist. de Cumba, f. 45. a.  Seherus de Stoke, son of Hugh le Harper of Stoke; who gave 
Regist. de Cumba, f. 45. a.  to the Monks of Combe a wood called Harpers-wood with a mess. garden, etc. in this place, about K. John's time. From which Se●er descended Tho. de Stoke of Stotfold in Staffordsh who bore 
t Ex autog. penès S. Clarke Bar.  for his Arms fretty, with a boars head cooped in a Canton. And from him 
u Ex autog. penès Hen. Horn de Stoke.  Will. de Stoke; of whom in 22 H. 8. ..... horn purchased 
w Ex autog. penès Hen. Horn de Stoke.  this manor. Who, reserving to himself part of the demesns, sold the same soon after to the Mayor, bailiffs, and Commonalty of the City of cou. and their successors, unto whom it now belongeth.  
In this place the Monks of Coventre had the largest proportion, as appears by that Survey 
x MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 24. a.  taken in 26 H. 8. But the Hospital of S. John in Coventre had a par● 
y Ib. 32. b. , paying xii d. per ann. chief rent to the manor of Stoke. All which having been purchased by sundry Citizens of Coventre, is now adorned with many fair Summer-houses.  
The chapel, whereunto the Inhabitants of Bilney anciently resorted, had 
z Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 60 a.  heretofore Divine service performed therein thrice every week at the Prior of Coventre's charge; the tithes whereof were appropriate to the Monks, who allowed to the Priest serving the Cure therein Cxii s. per ann. or tithes to that value, as in 26 H. 8. was certified 
a MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 38. b. : but since the later end of Q. Eliz. time it hath been a Presentative, as the Institution of these several Incumbents doth manifest.  
Patroni. 
Incumbentes.  Eliz. Regina. 
Henr. Belingham, 
Overtox, bund. C.  Cler. 16. Junii, 1598.  Eliz. Regina. 
julinus Wynsper, 
Ib.  Cler. 23. Martii, 1598.  jacobus Rex. 
Humfr. Wildinge, 
Overall, bund. A.  27 junii, 1614  jacobus Rex. 
Geo. Lockwood, 
Ib.  Cler. 12. Nou. 1617.  Carolus Rex. 
Rob. Chadburne, 
Morton, bund. i●cert.  Cler. 12. Jan. 1626.    

Biggin.  
THere is now no other memorial left of this place, than a Ferm-house, called by the name of Biggin-Hall; anciently written Bugging; which in our old English signifieth the same with domus, and is in the North parts of this Realm still retained in that sense, divers Mannour-houses being there so called. In 7 E. 1. the Prior of Coventre, than owner thereof, had 
b Inq. pe● H. Nott. etc. f. 41. ●.  8 servants who held 4 caruca●s of land here, by performance of certain servile labours. Which lands were after the dissolution of that Religious House, granted 
c Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 5.  (inter alia) to the Mayor, bailiffs, and Commonalty of that City.   

Bisseleie.  
I Now return to the river Shirburn; which, being issued out of Coventre, leaves Bisseleie on its Eastern bank. This hath been very anciently depopulated, as it seems: for since K. Steph. time, that Ran. E. of Chester acknowledged 
d Regist. P●. de cou. f. 76. a.  the chapel then here (inter alia) to belong unto the Monks of Coventre, I have not seen any thing notable thereof.   

Shortley.  
A Little lower lies Shortley, anciently a member 
e Ib. f. 61. ●.  of Coventre, and held of the E. of Chester's heirs by the service of 2 l. 17 s. per ann. a pound of Pepper yearly, and Heriots. But before 17 E. 1. I find it not particularly mentioned; at which time there was a Fine 
f 3. sep●. Mich. 17. E. 1.  levied thereof betwixt Geffrey de Langley pl. and Ric. de Waldeshef and Beatrice his wife deforc. Whereby it appears, that at the request of the said Ric. and Beatrice, the same Geffrey granted an estate for life therein to Hugh de Vienna, with remainder to him the said Geffrey and his heirs. Which Geff. was a younger son to Geffr. de Langley, of whom in Pinley I have spoke. From this Geffrey it descended unto Edmund de Langley his son, and heir: who having issue Joan a daughter, gave it in marriage with her (as it seems) to Edmund de Chesterton; for the same Edmund de Chesterton was seized thereof in 42 E. 3. as appears by his feoffment 
g E● autog. penès Edw. Aston de Tixhall●● Com. Sta●. eq. aur. an. 16●●.  then made to Sir Fulk de Bermingham and others.  
How he was justled out of it, I know not: but within 4 years after, viz. 46 E. 3. I find, that Sir Baldwin Frevill the elder, Kt. enfeofft 
h Ex autog. penès l. Ferrer, ar.  Sir Will. Beauchamp Kt. and divers moe, in this manor; with Pinley, Wykin, and other lands, to stand seized of them to certain uses (as in my discourse of that family, when I come to Tamworth, shall be showed:) and in 49 E. 3. died 
i Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 57  seized thereof, leaving Baldwin his son and heir 24 years of age. Which Baldwyn died in R. 2. time, leaving his heir within age, and what estate he had herein, to Joyce his widow; who taking to husband Sir Adam Peshale Kt. was in R. 2. time with him impleaded 
k Claus. 4 H. 4. m. 25.  for the title hereof by john Brandesley, in right 
l Claus. 4 H. 4. m. 25.  of Eliz. his wife, daughter and heir of Roger Chesterton, son and heir of Edmund Chesterton before mentioned, and Eliz. his wife, daughter unto Edm. de Langley, from whom the said John and Eliz. claimed.  
How this difference determined, I have not seen: but in 4 H. 5. by a Fine then levied 
m XV Pasch.  betwixt Sir john Berkley Kt. john Brut the elder, with others plaintiffs, and Edw. Chesterton deforc. it was settled upon the said john Brut and his heirs. In which Fine it appeareth, that the above mentioned john Barndesly held it by the courtesy of England for life. It seems that the heir male of this line afterwards came to possess it again: for in 22 E. 4. Will. Langley died 
n Esc. 4. H. 7.  seized of it, leaving John his son and heir 16 years of age; at which time the proportion of land that he had here was certified to be C. acres of pasture, wherein a certain Mannour-house had in former time stood, but then was utterly down and wasted.  
How it came to the Crown, I know not: but I find that K. H. 8. in 12 of his reign, granted 
o Pat. 12. H. 8. p. 2.  it to Edw. Langley Esq and his heirs. Which Edw. in 17 H. 8. was seized 
p Mich. Rec. 17 H. 8. Rot. 20.  thereof; and past it, as I guess, to Rog. Wigston Esq and Will. Wigston his son and heir: for it appears 
q Ex autog. penès Isaac. Walden de Caresley gen. , that in 30 H. 8. they were seized thereof. But the said Will. in 37 H. 8. (his father being then dead) granted 
r Ex autog. penès Isaac. Walden de Caresley gen.  it to certain Feoffees to the use of Edw. Pie of Maxstoke Esq and the heirs of his body. Which Edw. in 3 E. 6. sold 
s Ex autog. penès Isaac. Walden de Caresley gen.  it to Giles Forster then of Balshall Esq. But the said Giles, within less than a month after, in consideration of 200 l. sterling, re-conveyd 
t Ex autog. penès Isaac. Walden de Caresley gen.  it to certain Feoffees to the use of the before specified Will. Wigston: who, being so seized thereof, by his deed 
u Ex autog. penès Isaac. Walden de Caresley gen.  bearing date 29 Martii, 1 M. being then a Knight, sold it to Edw. Aglionby of Balshall Esq and to Kath. his wife, sister of the said Sir Will. After which I have seen no more thereof, than that james Fitz-Herbert of Stoke juxta Coventre, and Ric. Fitz-Herbert of Shulton in Com. Leic. Gent. in 33 Eliz. aliened 
w Ex autog. penès Isaac. Walden de Caresley gen.  it to Edw. Brabazon of Estwell in the same County of Leic. Esq and Mary his wife.   

The Charter-house.  
WIthin the precincts of Shortley sometime stood a very fair Monastery of Carthusian Monks: but before I speak of its foundation, it will be proper enough to digress a little in showing how and when that Order first began, with the strictness of their Rule.  
The Author 
y Polyd. Virg. de invent. rerum, lib. 7. cap. 3.  thereof was one Bruno, born at Colein in Germany, a very learned man, and Philosophy-Professor in the University of Paris: where, being present at the funeral of his friend that had been a man of good conversation; and observing that whilst they were celebrating the office for the dead, the corpse raised itself up on the Bier, and uttered at several distances these words, justo Dei judicio accusatus sum, justo Dei judicio judicatus sum, justo Dei judicio condemnatus sum, he became so astonished, as that, considering if such were the condition of one whose life had been free from any eminent vice, what should become of himself and many others that were in no better state; he thereupon, with six more of his company, who were moved with the same apprehension, resolved to seek some desert place, where they might end their days in an austere and mortified course of living, without any disturbance of worldly matters: which at length they found in the diocese of Grenoble, at a place called Carthuse, in the mountainous parts of a vast wilderness; and obtaining an assignation thereof from the Bishop, erected a Monastery, instituting most severe and strict Rules for himself and his Covent; viz. wearing hair shirts, never to feed on flesh, on the Fridays to eat nothing but bread and water; to live apart in particular Cells, and thither to have their diet singly brought them, except on certain Festival days when they dined together: Not to converse with each other but at certain times: None to go out of the Monastery but the Superior and Procurator, and they only about the affairs of the Covent.  
Their habit a white lose coat, with a cowl of the same; but when they go out, a case of black stuff all over it, being shaved and shorn just as the Benedictines are. Into their particular Cells, which are low built, and do contain 3 or 4 several rooms on the ground-floor only, having behind each of them a little garden environed with an high wall● is their diet brought to them by Lay-brothers, and put in at a little door in the wall, near the entrance thereof; unto which there is a lock, whereof the key is kept by him that serves them. At the hours of public prayers they meet in the choir: But women are not permitted to come within the precincts of their Monastery, nor a man to speak with any of them without special licence given by the Superior.  
The Lay-brothers are not shaved; but their hair on the head is cut short and round; their habit being the same with the Monks, saving the scapular, which reacheth but a little below the middle, and is girt close to them.  
Which Institution by Bruno was in the year 1080. as Polydore affirmeth; but others 
z Chron. Genebr.  say in ann. 1084. Howbeit they observe 
a Rob. de Monte MS.  the Rule of S. Benedict as to their diurnal and nocturnal offices; yet have not anciently in any one Covent exceeded 
b Rob. de Monte MS.  the number of xiii persons.  
Into England they were first brought by K. H. 2. in 
c Brompt. col. 1142.37.  ann. 1181. (27 H. 2.) who founded 
d Godw. de prae●ul. Cart. 1. R. 2. n. 19 per Inspex.  a Monastery for them at Witham in Somersetsh. whereof Hugh Bishop of Lincoln was the first 
Godwyn ut supra.  Prior. But now returning to this in particular, I will begin with the time and occasion of its foundation.  
Ordinis Carthusiani Monachus.  
In 
f Ex vet. membr. in bibl. Hatton.  the year 1381. 5 R. 2. Will. Lord Zouch (of Haringworth in Northamptonsh.) having a desire to found a House of this Order near Coventre, in honour of S. Anne, obtained from Sir Baldwyn Frevile, the elder, Kt. 14 acres of land here at Shortley, where he purposed to build the House, resolving to endow it with sufficient possessions: but being the same year prevented by death, lying upon his sick bed, he appointed that C marks per ann. should be paid out of his lands, until his heirs did procure as much in Churches appropriate to be settled thereto. Which Legacy, his Confessor, and others who were then about him, thought too large; and therefore prevailed with him, that it should be no more than lx l. per ann.  
The great affection that he had to the founding of this Monastery, occasioned him to procure from the House of Carthusians in London three Monks; viz. one Robert Palmer at that time Procurator there, and the original mover in that business. john Netherby, than Vicar of the same Monastery; and Edmund Dalling: who accordingly came to Coventre on the Eve of S. Andrew the Apostle, and began their abode in the Hermitage of S. Anne. In which place, associating to themselves three Monks from the Monastery of Beauvale in notinghamsh. and four more, who were then newly professed of this Order, they continued by the space of seven years.  
But the Lord Zouch departed this life in Lent following; whereupon his good intentions and fair beginnings were prosecuted by others. For Rich. Luff, sometime Mayor of Coventre, and john Botoner his fellow Citizen, bestowed no less than 400. marks upon the choir, Church, and cloisters; with three Cells in the east part, next to the chapterhouse, and making of seven ponds. john Holmeton of Sleford 180. li. towards the structure of the choir: and with xx. li. of the goods of Will. Tilney, whose Executor he was, made the Cell at the West-corner of the cloister. The fourth Cell on the East side was built by Margery Byri of Newarke; who thereupon, and for the Books of Isaiah and jeremy, with comments, bestowed xx. li. The fift, being the utmost on the said East side, by the Lady Margery Tilney of Rotston; who gave x. li. also to the making of the East window of the Quire. The sixth by john Bokingham B. of Lincoln. The seventh next to it on the same side, by Thomas Beauchamp E. of Warwick.  
And K. Rich. 2. returning from Scotland in the year 1385. (about the Nativity of the blessed Virgin;) and coming to Coventre on Saturday within the Octaves of that Feast, at the special instance of Q. Anne his consort, with his own hands laid the first-stone of the Church; viz. at the East end of the choir; publicly protesting in the presence of his Nobles; as also of the Mayor and Citizens of Coventre that he would be the Founder thereof, and bring it to good perfection. Neither were others slack in so pious a work: For the eight Cell; viz. the third on the South side, was made with xx. li. given as a Legacy thereto by Adam Botoner Citizen of Coventre. The ninth, (next to it) by Sir Nigel loring Knight, at the procurement of Rob. Braybrok B. of London. The tenth, viz. the first in the West corner, out of the goods of Will. Tilney before mentioned. The eleventh, by john Morton Canon of Lichfeild.  
But further I cannot go, in the description of these Cells, in regard I have not seen any more of the history of its Foundation: Neither should I have delivered thus much, but that, by the care and affection of my worthy friend Mr. john Langley, whose delight and knowledge in Antiquities deserves greater commendation than I can in a few lines express, the fragment whence I had this, being a Manuscript of two leaves in Parchment, and written in R. 2. time, was redeemed from utterly perishing, having been by some ignorant person made the Cover to a School-boy's Book.  
I shall now therefore proceed with what I have from our public Records: wherein I find, that K. Rich. 2. by his Precept 
g Claus. 5. R. 2. m. 4. Pat. 5. R. 2. p. 2. m. 22.  bearing date 18. Martii in the said fift year of his reign, directed to Sir Baldwin Frevill Kt. Rich. Dodenhale then Major of Coventre, and Rich. Luff; wherein he expresseth, that john Netherbury was assigned Prior of this House, so intended to be founded in Shortleyfield within the libertyes of Coventre; And declaring the bounds of those 14. acres of land, so given by Sir Baldwin Frevill; viz. in length from the pathway leading towards London on the East part, to the river of Shirburne on the West; and in breadth, from the common road which goeth towards Warwick on the South part, to the Mill called Bushele-milne on the North part, doth command, that the said Sir Baldwin, Richard, and Richard shall deliver possession thereof unto the same Prior and Monks. Soon after which did the said K. grant licence 
h Pat. 6. R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  to these Monks, that they might obtain advousons of Churches to be appropriated, to the value of c. li. per annum. over and above what should be assigned for endowment of Vicars in the same. And within two years following bestowed 
i Pat. 8. R. 2. m. 8.  on them the advouson of the Church of Walton super Trent in Derbyshire.  
In 9 of his reign he gave 
k Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 2. m. 30.  them the advouson of the Church of Ecclesfeild in York shire. In 13. he granted licence 
l Pat. 14. R. 2. p. 1. m. 5.  to the Monks of S. George at Bauquerville in Normandy, that they might settle their manor or Priory of Edweston in Rutland upon them. And in 16. in 
m Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 3. m. 26.  recompense for the advouson of the Church of Walton before mentioned, which he had granted with the manor to john Delves esq. gave them licence 
n Pat. 16. R. 2. p. 3. m. 26.  to purchase the Priory of Lymberg (alias Limbroke) in Hereford-shire with the parcels of Curtelyngton, and Ashby-Mares; together with the advouson of the Vicaridges; all which belonged to the abbey of Aveneye in Normandy.  
Certain it is, that the strictness of their Rule begot an exceeding regard towards them from many good people, as by the increase of their possessions is evident: For in 17. R. 2. they had licence 
o Pat. 17. R. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  to purchase from the Abbot of S. Sergius and Bacchus in Normandy the manors of Swauseye and Dry-Drayton in Cambridge-shire, with the advouson of the Church of Swausey, excepting 65. marks sterling annually due to the Warden and scholars of Kings-Hall in the University of Cambridg. And in 
p Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 1. m. 32.  20. R. 2. from the Monks of S. Peter's supper Dinam in Normandy the Priory of Wolston in this County, which was a Cell belonging to that Monastery. As also the Priory of Hagham in Lincolnshire from the Abbot and Covent of S. Severus in Normandy. And now that they were grown thus rich in possessions, by his Charter 
q Pat. 21. R. 2. n. 2.  bearing date 21. Maii in the 21. year of his reign, did he grant as ample protection to them, and privileges, both for the choice of their Prior and otherwise as the original House at Carthuse had, together with immunity from all Taxes and payments whatsoever.  
Neither did his bounty to them stay here: for the next year ensuing he released 
r Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 3. m. 4.  unto them the payment of those 65. marks per annum to the scholars of Cambridg before mentioned; upon condition that they should find and maintain within the precinct of their House xii. poor Shollars from seven years old, till they accomplished the age of 17. there to pray for the good estate of him the said King and of his consort, during this life; and afterwards for the health of their souls: as also of the soul of Qu. Anne late deceased, and for the souls of his Father & Mother, and all the faithful departed. And to 
s Ibid.  the end, that the service and worship of God might be yet further augmented in this Monastery, by a Covent of Monks which were Priests, 
s Ibd.  he granted 
t Ibd.  unto them the Priory-Alien of Lodres in dorsetsh. which was a Cell to the abbey of Monteburgh in Normandy; the Priory of Wotton in this County, which belonged to the abbey of Counches in Normandy, with the manor of Monkenlane in herefordsh. Parcel of the possessions belonging to the said Priory of Wotton: The Priory of Long-Benyngton in Lincolnshire and feldalling in Norff. Cells to the abbey of Savinei in Normandy: the Priory of Hagh. in lincolnsh. belonging to the Monastery of Chirburgh in Normandy. Which said Prioryes-Alien were all seized into the K. hands by reason of his wars with France. But the most of these, last mentioned, were reassumed in 1. H. 4. (as in my discourse of Wotton, abovementioned will appear.)  
To which ample Donations K. H. 7. in 10. of his reign added his licence 
u Pat. 10. H. 7. m. 3.  to them for appropriating the Church of Potters-Piry in northamptonsh. of their patronage; and of Egmond in shropsh. whereof the Advouson belonged to the abbey of S. Peter at Shrewsbury; in consideration that they should daily pray for the good estate of the said King, his Queen, and their Children; as also of his Mother: celebrating likewise once a week a Mass of the holy Ghost during the K. life, and a solemn yearly obits for his soul after his departure hence. So that the full Revenue belonging thereto was by that fatal Survey, made in 26. H. 8. certified 
w MS. penès S. Archer Eq. aur. f. 30. ●.  to be clearly worth 131. l. 06- s. 08. d. per annum, besides all Reprises. Which undervalue though it exposed it to dissolution by the Statute of 27. H. 8. yet was the King pleased to shelter it at that instant, as by a clause in the Act he had liberty to do: perhaps that he might get the better credit in his proceed against the rest, by reason the Preamble of that Act had represented the Monks residing in the lesser Houses, to be persons that did highly dishonour God by the looseness of their lives; and therefore thought, through his favour to these of so strict a Rule, whatever was alleged against the other, would be the sooner believed.  
Amongst the Reprises recorded 
x Ib. f. 29. b.  in that Survey, besides the yearly Pensions and alms paid by composition to the hospital of Okham in Rutland; To the poor of Potters-Pirry in northamptonsh. To the poor of Wolston in this County; And to the Friars Carmelites in Coventre, I find 
y Ib. f. 30. a. , that 53 s. 04. d. per annum was allowed for expenses in bread and beer at the washing of poor people's feet on Maunday-Thursday. And 14. l. 10. s. per annum for bread and beer daily bestowed on the like poor, living in and near Coventre, at the gates of this Monastery; viz. in 30. quarters of Rye yearly at 5 s. a quarter, and 30. quarters of Malt at 04. s. 08. d. a quarter.  
But it was neither their devout and strict lives; nor these charitable allowances that could preserve them from the common ruin, which befell all the rest of the Religious Houses in 30. H. 8. as the Instrument 
z In Cur●ae Augm.  of Surrender, whereunto their public Seal is affixed, bearing date 16. Jan. the same year, and subscribed by the particular persons whose names I have here inserted, with the several Pensions granted to each of them for life doth manifest.  

These subscribed the Instrument.  
joh. Bochard Prior.  
joh. Tood sen.  
Rob. Bulde.  
Will. Abel. vicar.  
Ric. Appulby.  
Tho. Letherbarow.  
joh. Todd jun.  
Ric. Sclatter.   

These had Pensions.  
joh. Bochard Priori xl. l.  
joh. Todd. Monacho ibid. vi. li. xiii. s. iv. d.  
Rob. Bold Mon. ib. vi. l. xiii. s. iv. d.  
Will. Abel Mon. ib. vi. l.  
Tho. Corbyn Mon. ib. v. l. vi. s. viij. d.  
Rich. Appulby Mon. ib. vi. l.  
Rich. Crofts Mon. ib. v. l. vi. s. viij. d.  
Tho. Letherbarow Mon. ib. v. l. vi. Viij. d.  
joh. Todde Mon. ib. v. l. vi. s. viij. d.  
Rich. Slater Mon. ib. v. l. vi. s. viij. d.   
After which, viz. 17. Junii 34. H. 8. was the site of this Monastery (inter alia) granted 
a Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 4.  out of the Crown to Richard Andrews gent. and Leonard Chamberleyn Esq. and to the heirs of Andrews. How short a time these two kept it I cannot say: but I do not perceive that they enjoyed it many years; for in 9 Eliz. Henry Waver, alias Over (a Coventre Mercer) died 
b Esc. 9 Eliz.  seized thereof, leaving Richard his son and heir 36. years of age: who in 11. Eliz. sold 
c Pat. 11. Eliz. p. 7.  it to Rob. E. of Leicester. Neither have any other that did since possess is continued owners thereof very long: For from the Earl of Leicester it was sold 
d Ex autog. penès Edw. Hill gen.  to one Tho. Riley. From him to 
e Ex autog. penès Edw. Hill gen.  Samson Baker. From Baker to 
f Ex autog. penès Edw. Hill gen.  Edw. Holt of Dudston esq. whose son and heir Thomas (now of Aston Kt. and Bar.) sold 
g Ex autog. penès Edw. Hill gen.  it to Rich. Butler of Coventre gent. which Richard shortly after 
h Ex autog. penès Edw. Hill gen.  past it away to one .... lodge a Londoner; from whom Edw. Hill gent. purchased it; whose son Edward now enjoys it.   

Pinley.  
THis place is now known to very few, depopulation having extirpated all its Inhabitants: but in the Conq. time it was involved with Coventre, so that in his Survey it is not so much as mentioned: Neither do I find any thing of it till King Stephen's days, that Ranulph Earl of Chester rendered 
i Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 76. a.  the chapel thereof to the Monks of Coventre, with divers other of which I have already spoke.  
As for the name I am of opinion that it was from the ascent whereon it stood, Pen in the British language, signifying the head, top, or chief part; and I'll the same with Locus. It should seem that anciently it was a pretty village, otherwise there had been no cause for the chapel; but till H. 3. time, that Geff. de Langley (a man of great note in those days) made it his seat, I have not seen any thing memorable of it. 'Tis very like that the nearness of its situation to Coventre invited him to build here: for in 22. H. 3. he had a grant 
l Claus. ●2. H. 3. m. ●.  from the King, of certain timber trees out of Kenilworth-woods for that purpose. Of what extraction this family was, I know not, though they had divers fair Lordships in this County: but for as much as this was their chief seat, I do here resolve to take notice of what I have found memorable of them.  

Galfr. de Langley temp. H. 2. 

Galfr. de Langley 22. H. 3. obiit 2. E. 1- ....... ux. 1. 

Magr. Rob. de Langley. 2. E. 1.     

Galfr. de Langley 22. H. 3. obiit 2. E. 1- Matilda ux. 2. 

Walt. de Langley defunctus 8. E. 1.- ...... ux. 1. 

Ela una fill. & cohaer. Isab. de Hulles. 17. E. 2. Joh. de Langley miles. 29. E. 1.- ..... ux. 1. 

Walterus ob. S. p.  
joh. obiit S. prole.  
Magr. Tho. de Langley 4. E. 3.  
Galfr. de Langley defunctus 10. E. 3.- Maria 18. E. 2. 

Galfr. de Langley. 4. E. 3. 

joh. fill Alani de Cherlton militis 33. E. 3.- Johanna filia & haeres, ob. S. p.- joh. Trillow jun. miles 2. maritus.        
Edm. de Langley 9 E. 2.- .... filia Will. de Bereford justice. Regis. 

joh. de Langley.- Williel. de Careswell 2. maritus 4. E. 3. 

joh. de Langley de Atherston super Stour. 18. R. 2. 

joh. de Langley.       

Edm. de Langley 9 E. 2.- Johanna ux. 1.  
joanna ux. Edm. de Chesterton. 

Rog. de Chesterton. 

Eliz. filia & haeres.- joh. Barndesley 4. H. 4.      
Galfr. obiit vita Patris.       

Walt. de Langley defunctus 8. E. 1.- Alicia Domina de Bykenhull ux. 2. 

Rob. de Langley. 29. E. 1.- Alianora filia Rad. de Molington. 

Marg. filia & haeres.- Will. de Peto. 47. E. 3. 

joh. de Peto Chivalier. 

Will. de P●to consangu. & haeres Galf. de Langley 22. R. 2.          
Galfr. de Langley 15. E. 1.       
The first mention I have met with, of this name and stock, is in H. 2. time; the K. confirming 
m Regist. de Cumba f. 65. a.  the grant made by one Geffrey de Langley to the Monks of comb, of lands in Herdebergh (now called- Harborow-magna) in this County. 'Tis very like that the same Geffrey was the father of this: but if there were more than two, in a direct line, of that Christian name, I know not how to distinguish them. With Geffrey, whom I suppose to be the son of that Geffrey which was a benefactor to comb, I will begin. He was first, marshal 
n M. Paris. p. 786.  of the K. Household; (an office 
o Fleta lib. 2. cap. 4.  belonging to the E. Martial of England in fee: who by the K. consent, appoints a Knight under him to execute the same.) In which he so 
p M. Paris. p. 786. n. 10.  behaved himself, that the King took great notice of him for a thrifty servant; and for that cause afforded him much grace and respect, though others conned him little thank, in regard he cut shorr the ancient allowance for the Kings own table, and lessened the old hospitality of the Court.  
In 23. H. 3. he obtained a Charter 
q Cart. 23. H. 3. m. 4. in cedula.  of Free-warren in all his demesn-lands here. And in 26. H. 3. attended 
r Pat. 26. H. 3. in dorso.  the King in that expedition of Gascoign, wherein the English suffered great loss: in which voyage he got such reputation with the King as accelerated (it seems) his further profit and advancement. For in 34. H. 3. he obtained a Patent 
s Pat. 34. H. 3. m. 13.  to his own use, dated 29. Dec. of the whole benefit accrueing by expeditation of Dogs throughout all the Forests of England. And the fourth of March following, to be 
t Ib. m. 7.  Justice of the King's Forests from Trent Southwards. As also, within few days after, to be governor 
u Ib. m. 6.  of the Castle and Honour of Rokingham in Northamptonshire The same year likewise upon the return of a Writ of Ad quod dampnum, had he licence 
w Ib. m. 7.  to stop up and enclose a certain highway which interposed betwixt his House and woods here at Pinley, and to impark those woods. 'Tis not to be doubted, but, as he managed the business, his office of Justice in the Forests was very beneficial to him: but with what credit he did the King that service, and enriched himself, let us hear an impartial relation from an Author 
y M. Paris. p. 785. n. 50. & p. 786.  of that time.  
Sub eisdem siquidem temporibus, etc. About these times (saith he) a certain in Knight called Geffrey de Langley, who was a bailiff to the King, and a strict Inquisitor after all trespasses committed in the Forests, road through most parts of England. In which Office he behaved himself with that cunning, frowardness and violence, in extorting vast sums of money, especially from the Northern gentry, as that the very Auditors themselves were astonished at such a mass. And for the better carrying on this course of oppression, he road with a great company of attendants well armed; so that if any of those against whom he thus proceeded did but seem to excuse themselves in a muttering way, their enemies being Judges, he presently caused them to be cast into prison. Neither did he use any proportion in the punishment suitable to the offence: for, were it but the kill of a Fawn, or a Hare, and that crossing the way in a man's passage, though he were the greatest nobleman that did it● he would ruin him. So that this his cruelty made the memory of his predecessors precious: nay Robert Passelew himself in comparison of him was counted a Saint. Which Robert, being Justice 
z Ib. n. 10.  of the Forests immediately before, had been 
a Ib. n. 10.  the man that first brought him into that employment; whose good turn he requited with supplanting him, putting out all those under Officers that he had placed, and undoing them to boot. Whereupon the said Robert, considering the instability of these terrestrial things, forsook the Court and became a Priest.  
Which ways of oppression and cruelty, 
b Ib. p. 854. n. 20.  rendered our Geffrey so odious, that the K. within two years thought best, in prudence, to remove him from that Office, lest the people's discontents should reflect upon himself. And therefore, the better to satisfy the world, he sent him away into Scotland, there to be one of the governors unto his daughter the Queen of Scots: But the Nobles of that Realm, finding of what an insolent Spirit he was, would not long endure him there: whereupon 
c Ib. ●. 30.  he betook himself to the service of Prince Edward; in which he so managed the business, that he raised up many enemies to the King and Prince, as well as to himself: For 
d Ibid. p. 937.  being employed in Wales by the Prince; he so tirannized, that in 40. H. 3. the Welsh broke out into rebellion; which made him begin 
e Ib. n. 10.  too late, to repent of his do.  
After this, it was not long ere that Simon de Montfort Earl of Leic. with divers of the Barons, taking advantage of certain miscarriages in government, occasioned by this Geffrey and such other who had abused the power and trust committed to them, put themselves in arms under pretence of asserting the Laws, and subject's liberties; the particulars of which story I must not here stand to tell; but so much thereof as relates to the said Geffrey I shall briefly touch. Which is, that amidst those turbulent do in 48. E. 3. he was trusted with the custody of Windsor-Castle, as 
f Pat. 48. H. 3. m. 10.  appears by his render thereof upon the King's command, being then necessitated to submit unto a dishonourable truce with the Barons. Certainly he was a man of extraordinary note: for I find 
g Anon. Abingd. MS. f. 116. b.  him in the Catalogue of those great men who stood stoutly to the King against his rebellious Barons, and lived to a great age; for he departed not this world till 2. E. 1. and then Walter his son and heir, doing his homage, had livery 
h Rot. F. 2. E. 1. m. 3.  of his lands.  
A younger son he had, named Geffrey; who was 
i Pat. 41. H. 3. in dorso.  in the Welsh expedition with his brother Walter in 41. H. 3. But of him and his descendants I have said something already in Shortley; and shall have occasion 〈◊〉 say more when I come unto Atherston super Stoure; and therefore now return to Walter. This Walter had his Christian name (as 'tis most like) from Walter Martial Earl of Pembroke, under whom his father executed the offic● of marshal in the K. household. And in 36. H. 3. obtained a special Pat. 
k Pat. 36. H. 3. m. 12.  exempting him from serving on any Juryes so long as he lived. The next year following he attended 
l Pat. 37. H. 3. in dorso.  the King into Gascoign; and in 41. H. 3. went 
m Pat. 41. H. 3. in dorso.  into Wales with the royal Army. In 3. E. 1. he was constituted on● 
n Pat. 3. E. 1. m. 28.  of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. And in 7. E. 1. being certified 
o Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 45. b.  Lord of this place, had here ten Cottiers holding nine Cottages, for which they paid several Rents, performed div●rs services in Harvest, and gathered nuts for one day: He had then also 3. Carucats of land, and 3. acres and a Water-myll in demesn; and kept a certain outwood, containing 5. acres, enclosed as a Park, which had wont to be common.  
The same year I find 
p Pat. 7. E. 1. m. 7. , that he was again a Justice for the Goal-delivery at Warwick; and 
q Pat. 8. E. 1. in dorso.  so likewise the year following, in which he died 
r Rot. F. 8. E. 1. m. 9 , leaving his son and heir, viz. John de Langley 22. years of age, who did his Homage, and had livery 
s Rot. F. 8. E. 1. m. 9  of his lands immediately after. And had also a younger son, called R●bert, of whom and his posterity I shall speak it Wolfhamcote Which John, who had the inheritance of this manor; as also of Wikin and Milcote, had summons 
t Claus. 25. E. 1. in dorso m. 14.  to be at London, with many other great men, the Sunday next after the Octaves of S. John Baptist 25. E. 1. to attend the K. in his expedition beyond Sea. And in 29. of the said Kings reign, had the like summons 
u Claus. 29. E. 1. in dorso m. 13.  to be at Barwick upon tweed at the feast of the Nativity of S. John Baptist, to wait on the K. in his Scottish war, wherein he was knighted, as 'tis probable; for the same year he so styled 
w Ex autog. penès Edw. Peto. ● I. aur.  himself.  
In 5.6. and 7. E. 2. he was constituted 
x Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  one of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick. In 
y Rot. F. 8. E. 2. m. 6.  8. he and Henry de Erdington were appointed to levy and collect in this County and leicestersh. the Scutage due to K. E. 1. in 34. of his reign, when his Army came together at Carleol, which was not till then received. And the next ensuing year was in Commission 
z Claus. 9: E. 2. m. 5. ● cedula.  for making choice of one stout and able Footman in every village throughout this County, to march with the King in person against the Scots: as also 
a Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 1. m. 22.  to see that they were sufficiently armed according to the Statute of Winchester. In 10. E. 2. he had the like employment for choosing 
b Claus. 10. E. 2. in dorso m. 29.  one Footman in every village of this Shire for the war of Scotland; and to see them sufficiently armed with Haketones, Bacenets, Swords, Bows, and Arrows; as also with Slings and such other weapons that were proper for them. In 
c Pat. 12. E. 2. p. 2. m. 5.  12. E. 2. he, with Rob. de Stoke were assigned to collect an eighteenth in this County. In 
d Rot. F. 13. E. 2. m. 9  13. E. 2. for levying and collecting Scutage for the Scottish war.  
In 14. and 15. E. 3. he was again in commission for 
e Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  the Gaol-delivery at Warwick. And in 18. entailed 
f F. levat. Oct. T. 18. E. 2.  this Lordship with other lands upon his son Geffrey and his heirs. After which I neither find more mention of him, nor any historical matter relating to his descendants, excepting of Joan his great-grandchild, and heir to this branch of that family; who being wedded 
g Rot. F. 33. E. 3. m. 14.  to John the son of Sir Alan Charlton of Apley Knight, was 
h Esc. 10. H. 4. Glou●.  forcibly taken from him by Sir john Trillow the younger Kt. and kept as his wife many years: during which time the same Sir John and she by their deed 
i Ex autog. penes Walt. D. Aston. Claus. 40. E. 3. in. d. m. 14.  dated 39 E. 3. granted this manor to Sir Baldwin Frevill the elder Kt. and his heirs. Who for the corroborating of his title had a Release 
k Claus. 4●. E. 3. in d. m. 28.  from Sir Peter Careswell Kt. son and heir to Sir Will. Careswell Kt. of all his interest therein, bearing date 3. Maii 46. E. 3. which Joan was afterwards reconciled to her first husband, but died 
l Esc. 10. H. 4.  without issue.  
Upon the partition 
m Ex autogr. penès I. Ferrer ar.  of Frevill's lands 31. H. 6. (whereof in Tamworth I shall speak) this manor was allotted unto Robert Aston esq. son and heir to Joyce, one of the three Sisters and coheirs to the last Sir Baldwyn. Since which it hath continued in the line of Aston till of late time: for in 39 Eliz. did Sir Edw. Aston of Tixhall in Com. Staff. Knight die, seized of it, leaving Walter his son and heir; who in 1. Caroli, or about that time, sold it to several Coventre men, than his tenants to the particular parcels thereof.   

Whitley.  
A Little lower upon the Eastern-bank of Shirburn stands Whitley, where there is now no more than a Mannour-house, with an old chapel and a Mill to be seen: but anciently it was a village of divers Inhabitants; yet is there no mention of it in the Conq. Survey, for as much as it was then involved with Coventre. As for the name I suppose it proceeds from a British original; viz. Coit, id est a wood; and by corruptness in pronouncing is come to be writer Whit; the latter syllable Ley being also from the British I'll, which is the same with locus, or sedes. Nor till K. Stephen's time have I seen it at all mentioned: but then did Ranulph Eeal of Chester, of whose fee it was, render 
n Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Insp.  the chapel thereof to the Monks of Coventre.  
In 34. H. 3. upon the passing of Coventre in Fee-ferm, by Roger de Montalt and Cecily his wife, to the Monks; amongst certain reservations made to them the said Roger and Cecily and their heirs, are excepted 
o Ibid.  the homage & services of Walter Deyvill and Milo Gerbold for lands they then held in this Whitley. Whereby it is clear, that they or their ancestors, were enfeofed of what they had here from some of the Earls of Chester. Which Roger and Cecily in 7. E. 1. were found 
p Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 46. a.  to be Lords thereof; but that the King had at that time four Freeholders here, who held one cottage, two yard land and five acres under several rents. And that the said Roger then had one Freeholder, viz, Adam fill. Milonis, who held one yard land. It was then also certified 
q Ibid.  that the Prior of Coventre had six Freeholders here, who occupied one yard land and half, two acres and half a rod, with a Water-mill. Of which tenants, who paid certain rents and did suit to his Court twice in the year, Ralph de Whitley was one.  
I am of opinion, that the said Milo Gerbold was the father of that Adam, who is styled Adam fill. Milonis. This Adam fill. Milonis (for I presume it was he) was in 12. E. 1. called 
r Esc. 12. E. 1.  Adam de Whitley, and then certified 
s Esc. 12. E. 1.  to hold one yard land in this place by inheritance, of Sim. fill. Mauricii: Who had a grant 
t Esc. 12. E. 1.  of K. H. 3. of xxii. s. free yearly rent issuing out of those lands so held of the K. as abovesaid. Which Rent was in 31. E. 1. conveyed 
u Esc. 31. E. 1. n. 109.  by Roger le Tayllur to one Adam de Okes and his heirs. Who, in 18. E. 2. was found 
w Rot. F. 18. E. 2. m. 16.  to die seized of certain tenements here, held of the King by the payment of a halfpenny per annum called Warthe, at the feast of S. Martin, by the hands of the Shiriff of Warwickshire, Will. de Okes, son of Will. brother to the said Adam being his cousin and heir and of full age. Which Will. 18. E. 3. died 
x Rot. F. 18. E. 3. n. 32.  seized of the same, leaving Philip his son and heir of full age.  
But hitherto hath there been no mention of Whitley as a manor: howbeit, in 3. R. 2. it was found 
y Esc. 3. R. 2. n. 25. , that Thomas de Freberne died seized of it by that name, leaving Alice his daughter and heir than ten years of age. Nevertheless in 6. R. 2. upon a suit for the title thereof, it was found 
z Plat. coram. R. Term. P. 6. R. 2. rot. 20. , that the said Thomas Freberne had sold the inheritance thereof to one Thomas de Whitley and his heirs. Which Thomas de Whitley past it away to john Botoner and two others, to whom it was adjudged. What bargaining there had been for it I cannot declare: but in 19 R. 2. the King granted 
a Rot. F. 19 R. 2. m. 16.  the custody thereof to Rob. de Malton Clerk, and Henry Wybbe, it being seized into his hands by reason of the Minority of Margaret sister and heir to john Palmer, son of William Palmer. Which Will. died 
b Esc. 19 R. 2.  in 16. R. 2. and his brother John in 19  
After this viz. in H. 6. time, I find 
c Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 62. b.  that john Schipley of Coventre was seized of it, perhaps by some private deed to direct the uses unto that Fine lewed 
d xv. Joh. B.  in 2. H. 6. betwixt Will. Schipley Clerk and others plaintiffs, and john Burton of Coventre and Joan his wife deforc. But hence, for want of light, I must make a leap to Q. mary's time; in the second year of whose reign Will. Starky gent. died 
e Esc. 2. M.  seized of it: leaving Thomas his son and heir of full age. By whom, or his descendants it was sold to .... Tate, as I have heard; which is like to be true: for in 43. Eliz. Will. Tate, son of Bartholomew Tate of Northamptonshire was certified 
f Lib. 6. cedul.  to be Lord thereof, and of full age.  
A little below Whitley, the river Shirburne, quitting the libertyes of Coventre (where with also I have now done) joins with Sow: I must therefore ascend that stream again until it bring me to its entrance of Knightlow-Hundred, which is just at Sow, a place taking its name from the brook near which it is situate.   

Sow.  
HAlf of this village was given 
g Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 8. per Insp.  to the Priory of Coventre, by E. Leofrike (the Founder) in the first year of King Edward the Confessor, and by the Conq. Survey 
h Domesd. lib.  certified to contain 3. hides and a half, whereof the woods extended to half a mile in length, and 4. furlongs in breadth, all being valued at lx. s. But the residue thereof, the King and R. Venator then held; which R. Venator is also called Rich. Forestarius, and had here only one hide. The Record 
i ibid.  doth not express the particular extent of his woods; but declares, that those there belonging to the King, the Abbot (id est) of Coventre) and him the said Richard, were three miles in length, and one in breadth; which, with the abovesaid hide, being rated at the other half, were then also valued at lx. s.  
With the prior's part, wherein the Monks in 41. H. 3. had Free-warren 
k Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  I will begin. By the Record 
l Inq. per. H. Nott. F. 43. b. etc.  of 7. E. 1. it appears, that the Monks of cou. had in this place one carucate of land, with a Mill in demesne, and ten servants holding five yard land by rend service; viz. ploughing, harrowing, mowing, making and carrying hay, reaping corn, raking, and the like work. As also 13. Freeholders which held xii. yard land, paying each of them a certain annual rent, and doing suit to the prior's Court twice in the year, for all services. And likewise the royalty of 80. acres of out-wood, in which all their Freeholders were to have house-bote and heybote: and moreover the chapel appropriate, with half an acre of land adjoining thereto. Which said appropriation 
m Rot. R. Molend. m. 4.  was made by Roger Meuland B. Coventry and Lichfield 5. Non. Nou. An. 1260. (44. H. 3.) whereby it appears to have been appurtenant unto the Church of S. Michael in Coventry: but the greater Tithes; viz. corn, hay, wood, and of the Mill, the Prior held 
n Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 64. a.  in his own hand: ●he rest viz. wool, lamb, with all the small tithes being allowed to the Priest that served the cure there, who had also a house adjoining to the Churchyard and ten acres of glebe; which Priest was removable at the prior's pleasure, having neither 
o M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 28. a:  Institution nor induction by the ordinary.  
But, besides the particulars above expressed, they had 
p Regist. Pr. de cou. f. 63. b.  likewise here a Mannour-house, Court-Leet, Gallows, Pillory, Cuckingstool, Felons-goods: as also power to punish the breakers of the Affize of bread and beer; to which Court did resort all the prior's tenants, in Bilney, Wilnhale, and Ruyton.  
Some other grants there were made at several times to the said Monastery by particular persons, having Freeholders in Sow; which being so intermixed with the rest, would hardly now be distinguished, though I should point at them as exactly, as by the help of Records I could: therefore I shall spare that labour, and observe, that, after the dissolution of that Monastery, the said prior's manor, in 32. H. 8. being passed 
q Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 23.  with other lands to Sir john Harington Knight and his heirs, to be held in Capite, there was then the remainder of a lease unexpired, which had been 
r Ex autogr. penès Alex. Lapworth.  granted by Thomas Wygford Prior of Coventre and his Covent to one Will. Allicock for 80. years, from the 29. of Sept. 26. H. 8. And that afterwards; viz. 32. Eliz. the Q. by her Letters Pat. 
s Ex autogr. penès Alex. Lapworth.  bearing date 21. Martii, conveyed (inter alia) to Sir john Harington Knight (afterwards created Lord Harington of Exton) and john Read gentleman, this manor of Sow, so before leased. Which said Sir John, and John, by their deed 
t Ex autogr. penès Alex. Lapworth.  of bargain and sale, bearing date 2. Junii the same year, passed away the manor house to Edw. Lapworth and his son, with divers lands thereto belonging: from whom descended Alexander Lapworth the present owner thereof Anno 1640.  
But the Royalty or manor, with some lands there, being reserved by the said Sir john Harington, were, by Lucy Countess of Bedford, his daughter and heir, bequeathed by Will (as I have heard) to Mr. George Purefoy of Belgrave in Leicestersh. who still enjoys it.  
I now return to that part which Richardus Forestarius held. This, as Chesterton in Kineton-Hundred also did, went 
u Testa de Nevil. f. 40. a. b.  with Margery the daughter and heir of the said Richard unto William Crok: which William, leaving 
w Testa de Nevil. f. 40. a. b.  it to his son William who was hanged for felony, it escheated to the Crown; but, by the favour of the King was given 
x Testa de Nevil. f. 40. a. b.  to Rob. de Brok, that had married Margery, sister to the said William, which Robert, leaving one only daughter and heir, who was wedded to Hugh de Loges, it thereby came to that family; and so, through Loges his heir general, at length to Peto, as will more clearly be discerned by the descent in Chesterton, where I have observed what is memorable of all those families. I shall therefore here, take notice only of them so far as they had relation to this place and no further.  
And first, concerning Croc I find, that though, by the abovesaid forfeiture, his estate here was confiscate; and that Loges had his interest by force of the Kings grant; yet did the said Loges think fit to strengthen his title by an agreement with the heir of Croc, as may appear by a Fine, 
y 1 joh.  that Gilb. Croc levied thereof in 1. Joh. to the use of the said Hugh Loges and Margery his wife and their heirs; the proportion being the same; viz. 1. hid, as in the Conq. time the before specified Richardus Forestarius held. Betwixt which Gilbert and the Prior of Coventre there had been suit concerning some claim that the said Gilbert made here, for conclusion whereof the Prior granted 
z Plat. de temp. incert. R. joh. rot. 3. in dorso.  to him Husbote and Heybote, and the moiety of the third penny, which should be made of the paunage in Sow.  
In 7. E. 1. the particulars that Loges possessed in this place, were certified 
a Inq. per. H. Nott. etc. f. 44. b.  for two Carucats of land, which he kept in demesne; with six Freeholders who held two Cottages, one yard land, a half and fourth part, and two acres by certain Rent and particular services: and xl. acres of out-wood wherein the Freeholders had reasonable estovers; together with a Court-Leet; all which he held of the King by Sergeanty, viz. to be Keeper of the Forest of Cank, though he had no original grant to show; but certifies 
b Ibid.  that it was per antiquam tenuram sine Charta. Which words clearly manifesting, that grants by Deed, or Charter were not frequent in those elder times; it will not be amiss, (I suppose) to show when such concessions first began, wherein I shall exhibit the authority of a most authentic Historian, I mean Ingulphus 
c f. 512. b. n. 20.  Secretary to the Conq. while he was only D. of Normandy, and afterwards Abbot of Crouland; who, being so great a scholar, and withal a strict observer of the most eminent passages in his time, deserves much the more credit.  
— Nam Chirographorum confectionem Anglicanam (saith he) quae antea usque ad Edwardi R●gis tempora fidelium praesentium subscriptionibus cum crucibus aureis, aliisque signaculis firma fuerunt, Normanni condemnantes Chirographa Cartas vocabant, & Chartarum firmitatem cum cerea impressione per uniuscujusque speciale Sigillum sub instillatione trium vel quatuor testium astantium conficere constituebant. Conferebantur etiam primò multa praedia nudo verbo, absque scripto vel charta, tantùm cum Domini gladio, vel cornu, vel galea, vel ●ratera, & plurima tenementa cum Calcari, cum Strigili, cum Arcu, & nonnulla cum Sagitta: Sed hac initio regni sui, posterioribus annis immutatus est iste modus.  
The first sealed Charter 
d Autogr. in bibl. Ha●ton.  that we have in England, being that of King Edward the Confessor upon his foundation of Westminster Abby; who, having his education in Normandy, brought into this Kingdom that and some other of their fashions with him; which afterwards came to be imitated by all others, though by the inferior sort not of a ●●ng time, as Mr. Lambert out of the History of Battail-Abbey observes 
e Peramb. of Kent. p. 404. etc. ; where Ric. de Lucy Chief Justice of England in H. 2. time, is reported to have blamed a mean subject, for that he used a private Seal, when as that apperteyned, as he said, to the King and Nobility only.  
But returning to Loges, I find 
f Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 44. b. , that he held five tenements in this place of the Earl of Chester, by the service of conducting the said Earl towards the King's Court, through the midst of the Forest of Kanck; meeting him at Rotford-bridg, upon notice of his coming, and at Hopwas-bridg upon his return: In which Forest the Earl might, if he pleased, kill a Deer in his going, and another at his coming back; giving unto Loges, at each time he should so attend him, a barbed Arrow. After which; viz. in H. 3. time, it appears 
g Cart. 54. H. 3. m. 11. , that Hugh de Loges granted to Will. Bagot and his heirs all his lands in Sow, to hold of him the said Hugh and his heirs by the payment of a pair of white Gloves, price 1 d. or 1 d. in money at the feast of St. Michael yearly for all services. Howbeit, this, though confirmed 
h Cart. 54. H. 3. m. 11.  by the King. 16. Febr. 54. H. 3. took not effect: For Richard de Loges, son of the said Hugh, commencing suit for the same land as his inheritance, proved 
i Plac. coram Concil. D. Regis T. Pasch. 6. E. 1. Rot. 16. ; that his father was not compos mentis at the time when he sealed that Deed; and so recovered it again. Whereupon it became assigned 
k Claus. 2●. E. 1. m. 4. , by the name of a manor (inter alia) unto Eliz. the widow of the above mentioned Richard in 28. E. 1. upon whose decease in 11. E. 3. it was found 
l Esc. 11. E. 3. n. 19 , that she held in dowry certain lands here by petty-Sergeanty; viz. giving to the King one barbed Arrow as often, and whensoever as he should pass through the roadway in Sow, towards Wales, to hunt there. How this manor came by descent from the family of Loges to Peto, the pedigree in Chesterton will fully show; in whose line it hath ever since continued till this present age.  
In this parish are the hamlets 
m Regist. P●. d. cou. f. 45.  of Attoxhale, and Woodend, with the manor of Hanksbury: but of the two first have I not found any thing memorable, other than the grant 
n F. levat. Craft. Joh. Bapt. 40. E. 3.  of the moiety of the manor of Hastokeshale (for so it was written) in 40 E. 3. by Alan Lesset and Margaret his wife to Thomas Langhurst and his heirs. And as for Hawksbury, in regard it is situate within the liberties of the City of Coventre, I shall reserve what I have thereof to be there spoken.  
This Church is not Presentative, nor is there any Arms therein, more than one Escocheon of Peto, with his quarterings.   

Withibrooke.  
THE stream of Sow being here augmented by the access of a rivulet which ariseth above Withibrooke, I am to take notice of those places that lie adjacent thereunto; which are only Withibrooke and Hopsford, as the Map will show; the former taking its name of the brook, on the banks whereof anciently, as well as now, many Willows have grown: but of this place is there nothing recorded in Domesday-book; so that whether it were then involved with Monkskirby or Hapsford (I mean in the continent of hides certified of them in that Survey) I am not able directly to affirm; for that it was included in one of them there is no doubt, in regard that Mowbray afterwards had it with those and other the lands which belonged to Geffrey Wirce, than Lord of that place.  
The first and most ancient mention that I find thereof, is, that Richard de Morevill had it of Will. de Rudevill his kinsman, in exchange 
o Ex autog. penès wil Burton de Lindley, are.  for the village of Lindlei in Leicestersh. by which deed it appears, that the said Richard had formerly granted it unto the same Will. de Rudevill. And that the ancestors of this Richard de Morevill were enfeofft thereof by Nigel de Albani, father of Rog. de Moubrai in H. 1. time, the certificate 
p Lib. rub. 〈◊〉 Scac. f. ●18. b.  made by the said Roger in 12 H. 2. of what fees were held of him de veteri feoffamento, doth sufficiently manifest; in which it appears, that this Ric. de Morevill held 5 Knights fees. Which exchange was confirmed 
q Ex autog●●●nès eund. W. Burton.  by the said Rog. de Mowbray.  
This Ric. de Morevill gave 
Regist. de Cumba, f. 71. b.  to the Monks of comb six yard land, with the appurtenances, lying in this Lordship, with his body to be buried in that Monastery at his decease. But how or when it passed from Morevill, I have not seen; so that, whether that grant 
s Ib. f. 86. a  which Ivo de Harecourt made to Rob. Basset, whereby he passed unto him totam terram (suam) de Wllveya, & de Copston, & de Withebroch, in frank marriage with Beatrice his sister, did contain the whole town of Withfbroch, or only some land that Harecourt had therein, I cannot determine.  
The next mention 
Plat. de T. Trin. ● joh. Rot. 1.  I find thereof, is, that Nicholaus fill. Hulf, in 7 joh. recovered the right of Presentation to the Church, against the Abbot of Combe. Which Nich. was afterwards called Nicholaus de Withibroe, as appears by the Record 
u Rot: P. 11 joh. , wherein mention is made what he contributed towards that great sum, which Will. de Molbrai gave to K. John for a Fine, that he might enjoy his inheritance, concerning which Will. de Stutevile impleaded him, and whereof I shall have occasion to speak at large in Brinklow. Betwixt this Nich. and the freeholders of Withibroke on the one part, and the Monks of comb on the other, was there an Agreement 
w Regist. de Cumba, f. 74. a.  made in 25 H. 3. concerning Common of pasture, and other matters, at which time he was a Knight. To whom succeeded 
x Ib. f. 75. b , as Lord of this manor, Will. de Castell, in 37 H. 3. which William was a Benefactor to the Monks of comb, by grant to them, and exchanges made with them of certain lands in this place; and in 41 H. 3. gave 
y Rot. F. 41 H. 3. m. 13.  a Fine to the King of half a mark in gold for respiting his Knighthood: but whether he were son, or married the daughter and heir of the before specified Nicholas, I know not: howbeit, in allusion to his name, he gave a Castle for his Arms, as by his Seal 
z Penès Tho. Holt de Aston, eq. aur. & Bar.  appears: which Coat his Grandchild, William, altered, taking two bars, and putting the Castle into a Canton.  

Hulf. 

Nich. miles de Withibroc, 7 joh. 

Will. de Castell, dom. de Withibroc. 

Nich. de Castello, Remem. Regis in Scac. 7 E. 1.  
Will. de Castello, miles, 35 E. 1. 

Georgius de Castello, miles, 4 E. 2. 

Will. de Castello, 1 E. 3. 

Georgius de Castello, 23 E. 3. 

Rob. de Castello, 12 H. 4.            
Henricus del Chastel de Bromwiz. 54 H. 3.       
In 7 E. 1. Nich. de Castello (son to the last mentioned William) was the K. Remembrancer 
a Pat. 7 E. 1. m. 18.  in the Exchequer. To whom succeeded another William, who, in 13 E. 1. paid a Fine 
b Rot. de Quo w.  of xl. s. for replevin of his liberties at Withibrok, viz. Courtleot, and punishing the breakers of the Assize of Bread and Beer. Which William was Shiriff 
c Commun. de T. Mich. 22 E. 1. Rot. 2.  of the Counties of Warw. and Leic. 22 E, 1. and in 29 E. 1. received command 
d Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 13.  to attend the K. at Berwic upon tweed on the Feast of S. john Bapt. who then, making a warlike expedition against the Scots, was victorious, as our Historians do manifest. 'Tis like he was made a Knight at that time; for the next mention I meet with of him, which was in 
e Langt. f. 7. b.  35 E. 1. shows him so to be.  
He had issue George, a Knight 
f Ib. f. 36. a.  in 4 E. 2. but deceased before the 9 of that K. reign: for in that year was it found 
g Nom. Vil. , that Alice, his widow, held this Lordship. Which Alice, in 1 E. 3. procured a special pardon 
h Rot. F. 1. E. 3. m. 19  for Will. the son and heir to the above mentioned George, touching the sum of 28 l. 7 s. 2 d. of the 58 l. 7 s. 2 d. which was required of him to be paid into the Exchequer for the King's use, as a debt due by Will. his Grandfather when he was Shiriff of these Counties.  
To the last mentioned Will. succeeded George; who had a Patent 
i Pat. 47. E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  in 47 E. 3. to free him from bearing the office of Shiriff, Eschaetor, etc. and in 51 E. 3. was 
k Rot. F. 51 E. 3. m. 14.  one of the Commissioners for levying the subsidy of 4 d. upon every head (commonly called Pole-money:) but in 
l Rot. F. 5. R. 2. m. 23.  5 and 8 
m Rot. F. 8. R. 2. m. 16.  R. 2. did bear the office of Eschaetor for this County and Leicestersh. notwithstanding his privilege.  
In the Parliament of 10 R. 2. he served 
n Claus. 10. R. 2. in d. m. 16.  as one of the Knights for this Shire: and in 11 R. 2. being in Commission 
o Rot. F. 11 R. 2. m. 14. , with divers others, for the levying of the moiety of a xv. and x. in this County, at the later end of the same year was constituted Shiriff 
p Ib. m. 18.  of this County and Leicestershire. After which, viz. in 13 and 14 R. 2. he was in 
q Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  Commission for conservation of the peace. But the next and last that I meet with of this name is Robert de Castell (son of the said George perhaps) which Robert was Shiriff 
r Rot. F. 12 H. 4. m. 11.  of these counties in 12 H. 4. Knight for this Shire in 
s Claus. 2. H. 5. in d. m. 20.  Parliament 2 H. 5. one of the Justices of peace in 
t Pat. 5. H. 5. in d. p. 1. m. 26.  5 H. 5. In 7 H. 5. in 
u Rot. F. 7. H. 5. m. 8.  Commission to treat with the people for a loan of money to the King; and in 9 H. 5. again joined in Commission 
w Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 1. in d. m. 19  for the peace in this County, being all that time Steward 
x Ib. p 2. m. 3.  for the manor of Cheylesmore (in Coventre.) But how this Lordship passed from that family, or at what time, have I not seen; nor any thing further thereof till 8 H. 4. that one William. Botener purchased it 
y F. levat. Oct. Hil. 8. H. 4.  of Thomas Compworth and Eliz. his wife, it being of the inheritance of the said Eliz. so that I suppose she was daughter and heir to castle.  
Which William. Botener was of Coventre (some wealthy tradesman, I presume) but, being settled here at Withibroke, grew to be a man of some account in the world: for the same year that he purchased this Lordship, he was made 
z Pat. 8 H. 4. p. 1. in d. m. 38.  a Justice of peace in Warwicksh. So likewise in 
a Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 1. in d. m. 35.  1 H. 5. Of whom I further find, that he gave 
b Ib. p. 3. m. 44.  a piece of ground, containing Cxli foot in length, and x●v foot and a half in breadth, lying in Coventre, to the Friars Carmelites there, for the enlargement of their House, in consideration that they should keep the Anniversary of john Percy and Alice his wife deceased, for ever. And that in 12 H. 6. he is recorded 
c Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  amongst the other persons of chiefest quality in this County, for making oath as to the observance of divers Articles ordained in the Parliament then held: but from that time I have not seen any more mention of him. After which, viz. in 29 H. 6. this manor was settled by Fine 
d Levat. Oct. Mart.  upon Henry Everingham and Alice his wife, and the heirs of Alice; the other parties to the Fine being Thomas Wylkins and Rob. Bate. And in 15 H. 7. Humphrey Grey died 
e Esc. 15. H. 7.  seized of it, leaving Edw. his son and heir 28 years of age. So likewise did 
f Lib. 2. cedul.  Tho. Grey in 2 Eliz. leaving John his son and heir, who accomplished his full age 3 Dec. 4 Eliz.  
As for that which belonged to the Monks of comb within the precincts of this Lordship, it was after the dissolution passed 
g Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 22.  away to Thomas Broke and john Williams, and to the heirs of Broke, in 36 H. 8. by the name of a manor: which I suppose was a good quantity; for besides what I mentioned as given by Morevill, there were divers petty parcels bestowed on those Monks by particular men; of whom, being persons but of mean quality, I have omitted the mention.  
This village was anciently of Monkskirby parish: for upon confirmation 
h Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  made by Geffrey Muschamp B. of Coventre, of what his predecessors had granted to the Priory of Kirby, Widebroc is there mentioned to be a chapel belonging thereto.  
By an ancient composition 
i Regist. de Cumba in Bibls. Cotton, f. 73. b.  made betwixt the Monks of comb and Kirby, and the Incumbent of Withibroke, I find, that the Monks of comb should receive all the tithes of those lands, which they then held in Kirby & Withibroke, paying to the Prior and Covent of Kirby two marks of silver yearly at the Feast of S. Bot●lph: and for such lands which the said Monks of comb should after that time obtain within the parishes of Kirby and Withibroke, they to pay unto the Monastery of Kirby their xii th' sheaf. But the Priory of Monkskirby being granted to the House of Carthusians founded in the Isle of Axholme by Tho. Mowbray D. of Norfolk the said Carthusians obtained licence 
k Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 3. m. 2.  in 22 R. 2. for the appropriation of this Church (dedicated to All Saints) to them and their successors for ever.  
In ann. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
l MS in Scac.  at 8 marks; and in 26 H. 8. the vicarage 
m MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 39 a.  at viij l. vi. s. viij d. the Incumbent then receiving yearly just so much in money for his salary at the hands of the Prior of Axholme.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Pr. & C. de Kirby-monach. 
Will. de Leone, 
Langt. f. 37. b.  Pbr. 13 Cal. Dec. 1313.  Edw. Rex. ratione temporal. Pr. de Kirby in manu sua, etc. 
Ric. de Melburn, 
Ex autog. penès D. & C. Lich.  Cler. 1339.  Edw. Rex. ratione temporal. Pr. de Kirby in manu sua, etc. 
Ric. de Walton, 
Northb. f. 38. b.  Pbr: 6 Id. Martii, 1341.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Tho. de Burton, 
Burgh. f. 17. a.  Cler. 17. Martii, 1405.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Rob. Malore, 
Ib. f. 19 a.  Cler. 20 Sept. 1407.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
joh. White, 
Ib. f. 21. ●.  Cap. 16 julii, 1408.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
joh. Hycke, 
Ib. f. 25. ●.  Cap. 4 julii, 1410.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
joh. Gybon, 
Heyw. f. 41. b.  Pbr. 25 Maii, 1443.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Will. at Heth. 25 Febr. 1445. 
Ib. f. 43. ●.   Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Will. Hall. 19 Aug. 1456. 
Bowl. f. 23. a.   Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Ric. Kere, 5 Martii, 1456. 
Ib. f. 24. b.   Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Georgius Perci, 
Ib. f. 205. ●.  3 Apr. 1501.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
joh. Dawby, 
Str. & P. f. 13. a.  Cap. 29 Dec. 1534.  Praeses & Socii Coll. S. Trin. Cantab. 
Rob. Batson, 
Samps. & B. f. 1 a.  Cler. 16 Maii, 1553.  jacobus Rex. 
joh. Walton, 
Overall, Bund. ●.  23 Maii, 1614  Magist. S●cii & Scolar. Coll. S. Trin. Cantab. 
joh. Malyn, 
Ib.  in art. Bacc. 9 Oct. 1617.   

Monumental Inscriptions in the body of the Church.  
Upon a Plate of Brass fixed on a Marble Grave-stone, this Inscription.  Pray for the sawlles of Richard Wright and Elsabeth his wife, the purchesid the Lordship of Hoppisford; which Richard d●sessid the first day of December in the year of our Lord MCCCCCI. Of whose sawlles God have mercy Amen. 
In the midst of the Chancel lieth a fair Marble, with Plates in Brass upon it, whereon are the portraitures of a man and his wife, with this following Inscription.  Of your charity pray for the saullis of Christofer Wren gentleman, and Chrystian his wife, the which Christofer deceasside the xxv day of November in the year of the Lord MCCCCCxliii. On whose saullies, and all Christian saullies, jesus have mercy, Amen. 
On the southside of the chancel is a raised Monument of Alabaster, with the portraiture of a man and woman drawn thereon in black lines, and this Epitaph on the verge thereof.  Here lieth the body of Christopher Wright of Happisford in the County of Warwick Esquire, who was one of the justices of peace in the County aforesaid to our most gracious sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth. He deceased the sixth day of December in the year of our Lord, 1602. Whose soul God rest. 
Above it against the wall is an Arch, within which is the Arms of Wright, viz. sable a cheveron engrailed Or, betwixt 3 flower de luces argent, with mantle helm and crest, empaling Purefey; The Motto under his Coat, 
RECTUM RECTE CHRISTO FERET.  
And under hers, PUREFOY MA JOY.  
Erected by Jane the wife of Christopher Wright.     

Hopsford.  
THis is in the parish of Withibrook, and now little better than a depopulated place, there being no more left of the Mannour-house than the bare skeleton thereof, not habitable, and two mean Cottages. In the Conq. time Geffrey Wirce (of whom I have so often spoke) possessed it; by whose Survey 
n Domesd. lib.  it was certified to contain 3 hides, and valued at xxx s. being there written Apleford, through mistake of the s for an l, and the H omitted; which letter was in ancient time indifferently used or let alone in writing, as not being very essential. Howbeit Wirce his possessions coming anciently to the ancestor of Mowbray (as I have formerly showed) this, as I believe, was granted by Mowbray, soon after, unto Herbert Putot; for I find, that the same Herbert gave 
o Regist. de Cumba, f. 39 b. & 80. a.  three yard land here to the Monks of comb in the beginning of H. 2. time, which grant was confirmed 
p Ib. f. 65. a.  by K.H. 2. and that it was 
q Rot. P. 20 H. 2.  de feodo Rogeri de Molbrai: But all that I have found memorable of this Herbert Putot, is, that in 
r Rot. P. 4 R. 1.  4 R. 1. he, with William Balance (who was owner of Ashorne in Kineton-Hundred) were employed by K. R. 1. in 4 of his reign, to oversee the building of a Goal at Kineton in this County; and that he had a son called Eustace 
s Ex autog. penès Grevil: Verney eq. aur. , who long enjoyed not this place. For amongst the fees of Nigel de Mowbray (son to the said Roger) Robert Hasteng is certified 
t Lib. rub. f. 134. a. in scedula.  to hold a a fourth and twentieth part of a Kts. see in this Hapsford; in whose line it continued for divers descents, as I could instance at large: but in regard what I am to say historically of that family is to be spoke in Lemington-Hastang, where they had their seat, I shall only point thereat by some marginal references 
u Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 80. Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 17. .  
Howbeit at length john de Lyouns having an 
w Ex autog. penès Sim. Clark Bar.  estate for life therein, passing it in 31 E. 3. unto Will. de Catesby, Sir john Hastang Kt. not only confirmed the same, but granted 
x Ex autog. penès Sim. Clark Bar.  to the said Will. the inheritance thereof, as by his Deed dated at Coventre the year following, upon Saturday within the Octaves of Easter, appeareth.  
From which William (being of Ashby-Legers in Northamptonsh.) it descended to his posterity, who enjoyed it till H. 6. time: but then, there growing suits 
y  Ibid. betwixt Sir Humf. Stafford Kt. (descended from Maud the daughter and co-heir of john de Hastang, as I shall more fully show in Lemington) and Robert Catesby concerning the right and title thereunto, an Arbitration 
z Ibid.  was made by john Vampage and Will. Tresham, viz. that the said Rob. Catesby and Lettuce his wife, should by their deed enfeoff john Stafford, B. of Bath and Wells, than L. chancellor of England, and the sa●● Sir Humf. thereof; and of all other the lands in Happesford, which he the said Robert had obtained, as well by his own purchase, as by the purchase of his ancestors; to have and to hold to the said B. and Sir Humf. and the heirs of the said Sir Humf. for ever: and that the said Rob. and Lettuce should hold the same during their lives, and the longer liver of them, paying to the said B. and Sir Humf. xiii s. iiii d. per ann. the B. and Sir Humf. giving to the said Rob. in consideration of the aforesaid grant, 38 l. of lawful English money. Which Award, bearing date 1 Febr. 19 H. 6. was confirmed by a Fine levied 
a 3. septim. Pasch.  betwixt the parties abovesaid, the same year.  
But the before specified Sir Humphrey, leaving issue Sir Humphrey his son and heir, attainted 
b Rot. Parl. 1 H. 7. m. 6.  in Parl. 1 H. 7. the said K. in 8 of his reign, granted 
c Ex autog. in Scac. in baga de Catesby.  this manor, then in the Crown by virtue of the said attainder, unto his servant Sir Will. Vampage Kt. and the heirs male of his body. Howbeit, Humf. son and heir to the said Sir Humf. being restored 
d Hill. Re●. 6 H. 8. Rot. 53.  in 6 H. 8. became again possessed thereof; and in 8 H. 8. past 
e F. levat. T. Mich. 9 H. 8.  it to Sir Edw. Belknap Kt: who, by his deed bearing date 1 junii, 10 H. 8. sold 
f Ex autog. penès praefat. S. clerk.  it to Ric. Wright, then of Happesford, and Humphrey Wright his son and heir, in consideration of 312 l. 3 s. 9 d. sterling. Which Humphrey, residing here, was in Commission of the peace in this County for divers years of Q. Eliz. time, and died 
g Inscrip. tumuli apud Withibroke.  the last year of her reign.   

Brinklow.  
SOw passing on, receiveth another small stream; which, having its rise in Monkskirby, runneth under Brinklow; and so leaving Smite, (now a depopulated place) on the northwest side thereof, and comb on the other side, falleth into it about two miles lower.  
This place hath its name, doubtless, from that eminent Tumulus, whereon the Keep, or watchtower of the Castle, which long ago was there, did stand: but whether it was because that this little hill, by our ancestors termed a low (for the reasons I have expressed in my discourse of Knight low-hill) stood upon the edge or brink of the natural ascent, overtopping the rest of the Country thereabouts; or from the British word Brynn, which is the same with Collis in Latin, 'tis hard to say. Leaving my Reader therefore to his own fancy, I shall first consider the ruins of that quondam Castle; concluding, that had it been a work since the Norman Conq. our public Records, or some other authorities, would have taken notice thereof: but that it was more ancients the diversion of that notable Roman way, (viz. the Fosse) for the raising such a Fort, doth no less argue, than the extent of that Pool; which from the said road (being the head thereof) covered the adjacent valley, even unto the skirts of Newbold-Revell. Howbeit, in Domesday-book there is no mention of it, forasmuch as it was then involved 
* Cart. 35● H. 3. m. 12. per Inspex.  with Smite, and so consequently part of the possessions which E. Alberic had, and then in the K. hands; but afterwards given to the E. of Mellent and Leicester; and by him to Nigel de Albany, father of Rog. Mowbray, together with Smite, as there I have more fully showed; which Roger 
h Regist. de Cumba, f. 33. b. etc.  held it of the said E. of Leic. by the service of one Knights fee.  
And as it was a member of Smite, so was it of that parish: for in the time of H. 1. Samson de Albineio, the then Incumbent, by the consent of Rog. de Mowbray his patron, granted 
i Regist. de Kenilw. p. 59  to the Priory of Kenilworth with the Church of Smite, the chapel here at Brinchelan; which gift Ric. Peche, B. of cou. in H. 2. time confirming, declares 
k Ib. p. 67.  that he did it according to the example of Rog. Clinton his predecessor, who died in K. Steph. time. Out of which chapel G. Muschamp B. of cou. in K. John's time granted 
l Ib. p. 73. , that the Monks of Kenilworth should yearly receive two marks. But afterwards, viz. in H. 2. time, I find, that Geffrey de la Hay had some interest here; for he granted 
m Reg. de Cumba, f. 34. a.  certain woods belonging thereto unto the Monks of comb, as by his deed, whereby the limits of them are set forth, appeareth; for which he received xli marks: but in 20 H. 2. it is expressly called 
n Rot. P. 20. H. 2.  terra Rogeri de Molbrai: which Roger gave 
o Reg. de Cumba, f. 36. a.  a large part also of his woods to that Monastery; in consideration whereof, the Monks discharged a debt of 80 marks that he owed to the Jews: which grants Nigel his son confirmed 
p Ib. 37. c. .  
To whom succeeded Will. de Molbrai, the last of that family that had to do here: for 
q R. Hou. f. 456. b. ●. 40, etc.  whereas Rob. de Stotevile in H. 2. time had laid claim to the Barony of Rob. Grundebeof, his grandfather, which K. H. 1. had given away to Nigel de Albany, father to Rog. de Molbrai, who then possessed it (as I have already intimated in Newbold super Avon) and that there was then an Agreement betwixt them, whereupon Rog. de Mowbray gave to the said Rob. Kirby-Moreshe●d (in Yorksh.) with the appurtenances, for ix Kts. fees, to the end that the said Rob. should make no further claim: yet because that the same accord had no confirmation in the K. Court, nor by his royal authority, Will. de Stutevile, son to the said Rob. commenced new suits against the before specified Will. de Mowbray, in the beginning of K. John's time, which at length were determined 
r Ibid.  by the said King and his great council, in this manner, viz. that the said Will. de Stutevile should relinquish his claim to the before specified Barony, in consideration whereof, Will. de Mowbray was to pass unto him ix Kts. fees, and xii l. rend; whereupon they were made friends in the presence of the King, then at Lue (a house of the B. of Linc. within the Province of Lindsey in Lincolnsh.) on the Sunday called Septuagessima, the second year of K. John.  
But these ix Kts. fees were over and above the other ix; which, by the Agreement in H. 2. time, Stutevile had: for they were in augmentum, as the Historian 
s Ibid. , as also the Record 
u Pasch. 2. joh. Rot. 80.  touching that determination manifesteth. And for the xii l. rend above mentioned, this very Brinklow was assigned 
w Ib. & Rot. 15. i● dorso.  to the said Will. de Stutevile, excepting only the service of one Samps. de Cornubia for what he held here by military service of the said W. de Mowbray.  
To which Will. de Stutevile succeeded Nicholas his brother; and to Nicholas, Nicholas his son and heir, who had a market granted to him here by K. John, to be kept upon the Monday every week, and a fair yearly upon the Feast of S. Margaret; which were confirmed to the same Nich. as by K. H. 3. his Charter 
x Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 3. , dated here at Brinklow, 15 julii, 2 H. 3. and attested with the Seal of Will. marshal (than governor of the K. and kingdom) manifesteth. But, after this, ere long, it came to the possession of Segrave; for in 24 H. 3. the K. granted 
y Claus. 24. H. 3. m. 2.  to Steph. de Segrave a weekly market here upon the Tuesday. It seems that it continued but a while in that family: for joan de Stutevile, daughter and heir to the last Nicholas, and afterwards the wife of Hugh Wake, granted 
z Esc. 10. E. 1.  it to Albred de Wytlebiri, to hold by the service of a sore Sparhauk yearly, at Lammas, or two s. howbeit at that time the E. of Leicester held a Court 
a Rot. de p●aesentat. per Hund●. 4 E. 1. pe●ès Camer. Scac.  here twice a year, as also pleas of Withernam, and had Assize of Bread and Beer in this place.  
From which Albred descended john de Whitelbury, who in 9 E. 2. was certified 
●●m. Vill.  to be Lord thereof: but after him I find no more of that family that had to do here, neither any thing else notable relating thereto, till 18 E. 3. that the K. gave licence 
Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 2. m. 38.  to Will. the son of Sir Rob. Thorpe Kt. to grant it to the Monks of comb and their successors for ever, it being then held 
d Esc. 18. E. 3. n. 41.  of Thomas Lord Wake of Lydell by fealty, and the service of a sore Sparhauk, or 2 s. yearly. Which Thomas held it over of the E. of Lanc. by Kts. service. Whereupon the said Will. de Thorpe past it to them by his deed 
Regist. de Cumba, f. 28. b.  accordingly, assigning john Merinton and Philip Purefey to deliver possession thereof. Which act of his was not only confirmed 
f Ib. f. 29. a.  by the said Thomas Wake, but by John Lord Mowbray, and Henry E. of Lanc. (who were superior Lords of the Fee.)  
Howbeit, out of that grant to the Monks of Combe was excepted 
F. levat. XV. Mich. 21 E. 3.  a Watermill, with the Pool belonging thereto, as also xx acres of meadow, and ten acres of pasture (all which Sir john rivel Kt. Eliz. his wife, and John their son, held 
F. levat. XV. Mich. 21 E. 3.  for term of their lives, by lease from the said Will. de Thorpe) Which Pool was called 
Ex autog. ●enès S. clerk, 〈◊〉.  Magnum vivarium de Brinklow. But upon the dissolution of that Monastery, this manor coming to the Crown, was granted 
Pat. 4 & ● Ph. & M. p. 12.  by Q. Mary in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. to Sir Rob. Lane Kt. and Anthony Throgmorton Esq to be held in socage. Which said Sir Rob. and Anthony had licence 
Ib. p. 11. , the same year, to alien it unto Will. Daws to be held in capite.  
Touching the site of the Castle, all that I find, is, that it came 
Esc. 2. Jac.  afterwards to Arth. Gregory of Stivichall (near Coventre) who died seized thereof, 1 Dec. 2 jac. leaving John his son aged 25 years. But further it is memorable of this Brinklow, that our famous Antiquary john Rous (of whom I shall speak in Guyes-cliff) was descended 
Rot. I. Rous in dorso.  of a family of that name, which resided here.  
In ann. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church (dedic. to S. john Bapt.) was valued 
Cod. MS ●n Scac.  at vi marks; the annual Pension 
MS pe●ès S. A. eq. aur.  issuing out thereof in 26 H. 8. being 26 s. 8 d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Hugo de Underwood, Cler. 1252. 
Ex autog. penès D. & C. Lich.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Pontefracto. 
Ib.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Hugo de Uppewell, 
Langt. f. 5. b.  Subdiac. 1298.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Poppering, 
Ib. f. 35. a.  Accol. 7 Id. Maii, 1309.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Hor●on, 
Ib. f. 79. a.  Cap. Id. julii, 1320.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Hen. de Halford, 
Northb. f. 19 a.  Cal. Febr. 1324.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Hugo de Stoke, 
Ib. f. 22. a.  Accol. 4. Cal. Sept. 1328.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Nich. de Astelegh, 
Ib. f. 24. b.  Cler. 2. Cal. julii, 1331.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Tho. de Banebury, 
Ib. f. 28. a.  Cler. 5. Cal. Sept. 1334.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. de Shakerston, 
Ib. f. 32. a.  Subdiac. 6 Id. jan. 1337.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Ric. de Schareston, 
Ib. f. 33. a.  4 Cal. Febr. 1338.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. Sarazin, 
Ib. f. 35. a.  16 Cal. Oct. 1339.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Ric. de Shakerston, 
Ib. f. 47. b.  Cler. Non. Maii, 1349.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Frankton, 
Ib. f. 53. a.  Cap. 2 Cal. Maii, 1350.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Adam Abbots, 
Strett. f. 22. a.  Pbr. 24. Nou. 1374.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Stokes, 
Burgh. f. 18. b.  Triburensis episc. 4 julii, 1407.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rog. Reyner, 
Ib. f. 22. a.  Cap. 5. Febr. 1408.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Tho. Drowth, 
Bowl. f. 21. b.  Cap. 23 Sept. 1455.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Williams, 
Bl. f. 11. a.  20 julii, 1524.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rad. Whitehead: 
Ib. f● 14. b.  ...... 1528.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Henr. Breton, 
Str. & P. f. 12. a.  in Decretis Bacc. 4 Maii, 1534.  Ric. Haw, Gen. ratione concess. Pr. & C. de kennel. 
Will. Harwar, 
Ib. f. 18. a.  Cler. 28. Maii, 1541.  Eliz. Regina. 
Gervasius Carington, 
Bund. B.  Cler. 3. Julii. 1583.  Eliz. Regina. 
joh. Bolton, 
Ib.  Cler. 15 Febr. 1584.  jacobus Rex. 
Franc. Rhodes, 
Neale Bund. C.  Cler. 12 Oct. 1611.  jacobus Rex. 
David Stokes, 
Morton bund. incert.  in art. Magr. 15 Martii, 1624.  Carolus Rex. 
Will. clerk, 
Ib.  in art. Magr. 11. Julii, 1625.    

Smite.  
FOllowing the before specified rivulet, I come next to certain pasture grounds, called by the name of Over-Smite, and Nether-Smite, where anciently two villages bearing that name stood, the depopulation whereof hath been very ancient, it seems, for the vestigia of the towns are scarce now to the discerned. In the beginning of the Conq. time, this place was held 
q doomsday l.  of the King by E. Alberic, (of whom I have made mention in Clifton:) but at the time of the general Survey 
r doomsday l. , it, with the rest of E. Alberic's lands, was in the K. hands, and committed to the custody of Geffrey Wirce (so often before mentioned:) but in that Record it is written Smitham, and then contained 6 hides, the woods being half a mile in length, and as much in breadth, and all valued at vi l. whereof, in Edw: the Conf. time, one Harding was owner. Howbeit, by the Conq. or K. H. 1. it was disposed of unto Rob. E. of Mellent and Leic. as it seems, and by him or his son to Nigel de Albany, whose son Roger de Mowbray gave 
s Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 4. per Inspex.  the Church to the Canons of Kenilworth at the request of Samson de Albeneio, the then Incumbent (which grant Ric. Peche B. of Coventre confirmed 
t Regist. de Kenilw. p. 67. & 70. , as Rog. de Clinton, his predecessor, had done) and very soon after, viz. in K. St●ph. time, granted 
u Reg. de Cumb●, f. ●3. a.  the whole Lordship of Smite to Ric. de Camvill, and his heirs, to be held by the service of one Knights fee.  
Ordinis Cisterciensis Monachus  
Which Richard, being a devout and pious man, and much affecting the Cistertian Monks, whose Order had then been but newly transplanted into England: and finding that part thereof, which is situate in the valley, to be full of woods, and far from any public passage; as also low and solitary, and so consequently more fit for Religious persons; gave 
Ib. & Cart. 35 E. 3. m. 12. per Inspex  unto Gilbert, Abbot of the Monastery of our blessed Lady of Waverley in Surrey, and to the Covent of that place, all this his Lordship of Smite, there to found an abbey of the Cistercian Order: Whereupon they presently began to build; and out of their own Covent planted some Monks here, dedicating the Church thereof to the blessed Virgin also, and calling it the Abbey of Cumbe, in respect of its low and hollow situation; the word Cwmm in the British signifying vallis, or convallis, as doth also Cumbe and comb in the Saxon: Consonant whereunto, the Vulgar in Yorksh. and those Northern parts, term a large hollow vessel of wood (such as they use to steep Barley for Malt in) a Cumbe to this day.  
Which pious and bountiful gift was confirmed 
Regist. de Cumba, f. ●3. b.  by the said Roger de Mowbray, about the later end of K. Steph. time; who, acquitting the Monks of the service of that Kts. fee due to him from Ric. de Camvill, as aforesaid, granted 
Ib.  to them a very large compass of woods lying towards Bilney, as the bounds of them do more fully show, with dead wood for their use in his wood called Burchlei, where he also allowed them pasturage for Cattle, and to be quit of paunage for their Hogs. And afterwards ratified 
Ib.  in H. 2. time, by Rob. E. of Leicester (of whom Rog. de Mowbray held the said Kts. fee in Smite) at the desire of him the said Roger, the above specified Ric. de Camvill, and the Monks: who thereupon jointly allowed, 
Ib. 34. a.  that the said Earl should be reputed the principal Founder of this abbey; and that they would perform for him and his heirs such duties, both in his life time, and at his death, as for their chief Founders.  
And now, having briefly spoke in Coventre of the beginning and increase of a monastic life, by reason that Monastery was not only the greatest, but the most ancient Religious House of Monks in this County; it will not be improper, I conceive, because this is the first that was here founded for those of the Cistercian Order, before I proceed further, to point at the beginning of that Rule, and when it was first propagated in England.  
First therefore, for its original, I shall deliver the substance of what an approved Author 
Rob. de Monte MS ●n Bibls. Bodl. [E. 2. ●1 Th.]  hath thereof. In Burgundia est locus qui dicitur Molismus, etc. In Burgundy, saith he, is there a place called Molisme, where, in the time of Philip K. of France, Robert, an Abbot, having built a Monastery, and thither gathered a Covent of devout Monks, after a time searching diligently into the strict Rules of S. Benet, would have persuaded his disciples, that they ought to live by the labour of their hands, leaving Tithes and Oblations to the secular Clergy, abstaining also from any breeches either of cloth or leather: but they inclining to the custom observed in the Western Monasteries, which were instituted by S. Maure, the disciple of S. Benet, and of S. Columbanus; and of later time by S. Odo Abbot of Cluni, said, they would not recede from the same. Whereupon the said Robert departed from them, with one and twenty which were of his mind, seeking long for such a place, where they might live and observe S. Benet's Rule as strictly as the Jews did the Law of Moses. And at the length Odo D. of Burgundy, favouring their devout purposes, bestowed on them certain lands in a place called Cisteaux, in the bishopric of Chalons, where the said Abbot Robert, with the rest, for some time inhabited; by example of whose strict and holy life in that wilderness, many began to do the like. But, in time, the Covent at Molisme wanting a Pastor to govern them, complained to Pope Urban, showing unto him the inconveniences that they sustained by reason thereof; who, having a paternal affection to both places, commanded Abbot Robert to go back thither, substituting some one of those Monks at Cisteaux to supply his room as Abbot there: whereupon he constituted one Alberic; to whom afterwards Stephen an Englishman of great piety succeeded.  
This plantation at Cisteaux was in the year 1098. as the same Author affirmeth, with whom agreeth an ancient Chron: 
c In Bibls. Bodl. MS [Cant. H. 76.] f. 31. b.  of the Church of Durham; further manifesting, that this Abbot Robert was an Englishman, his surname Harding, and a Monk of Shirburne; who in his younger years, forsaking his habit, went over into France for advancement of his knowledge in learning; and coming to the Monastery of Molesme, before mentioned, was there shorn a Monk the second time, and shortly after became Abbot. Which Monks increased 
d Rob. de Monte, ut suprà.  so much by the great conflux of men to Cisteaux, that from thence almost 500 abbeys of that Order were sprung within the compass of 55 years: so that in a general Chapter held there by the Abbots and Bishops that were of that Rule, it was ordained, that from thenceforth there should be no more erected of that Order: for their Monasteries were built 
e Ibid.  in deserts, and woody places, by their own proper handiwork; unto many whereof they gave special holy names as Domus-Dei, claravallis, C●ria-Dei, and the like.  
But touching the first of that Order erected here in England, I find some difference amongst our Historians; some 
f Chron. MS H. Knighton, f. 34. a.  affirming it to have been Rievaulx in Yorksh. Bernard Abbot of Clerevaulx sending over part of that Covent to plant there, and to instruct the Monks thereof in that Rule; which foundation was so made 
g Lel. Coll. vol. 2. p. 310, & 313.  by Walter Espec in an. 1132. 33 H. 1. But that Waverle in Surrey preceded it (whereof this of Cumbe was a daughter) I am much the more confident, in regard 'tis clear, that Will. Giffard B. of Winchester was 
h Lel. Coll. vol. 3. p. 253.  Founder thereof; which Will. died 
i Godw. de. praesul.  25 jan. 29 H. 1. four year before Rievaulx is said to be founded. And to confirm this that I say, harken to what our old Poet 
k MS (Digb.) in bibl. Bodl. f. 113. a.  Robert of Gloucester hath to that purpose.  
Houses of Religion as I said ere I ween,  
King Henry lovede moche as hit was well seen  
For the ordre of Graye-monkes thorwz than men brouzt  
Furst here into england, and peraventer men him bisouzt  
As in the abbey of Waverle that hit furst become  
As in the eizte and twenty year of his kingdom.  
Having said thus much of their original and first coming into England, I shall add a word or two of the strictness in their Rule, and so proceed with my discourse touching the further endowment of this Monastery.  
First for their habit, 
l Knighton f. 34. a. W. Malm f. 72. a. n. 20.  they wear no Leather or linen, nor indeed any fine Woollen Cloth; neither, except it be in a journey, do they put on any breeches, and then, upon their return, deliver them fair washed. Having two Coats with Cowles in Winter time, they are not to augment; but in Summer, if they please may lessen them: In which habit they are to sleep, and after matins not to return to their beds.  
For Prayers 
m Knighton f. 34. a. W. Malm f. 72. a. n. 20.  the hour of Prime they so conclude, that before the Laudes it may be daybreak, strictly observing their Rule, that not one jote or tittle of their service is omitted. Immediately after 
n Knighton f. 34. a. W. Malm f. 72. a. n. 20.  Laudes, they Sing the Prime, and after Prime they go out performing their appointed hours in work; what is to be done in the day, they act by daylight: for none of them, except he be sick, is to be absent from his diurnal hours, or the Compline. When the Compline is finished, the Steward of the House, and he that hath charge of the guests go forth, but with great care of silence serve them.  
For diet, 
o Ib.  the Abbot assumes no more liberty to himself then any of his Covent, every where being present with them, and taking care of his flock, except at meat, in regard his Table is always with the strangers and poor people: nevertheless wheresoever he eats is he abstemious of talk, or any dainty fare: nor hath he or any of them ever above two dishes of meat; neither do they eat of fat or flesh, except in case of sickness: And from the ideses of September till Easter, they eat no more than once a day, except on Sundays; no not on any festival.  
Out 
p Ib.  of the precincts of their cloister they go not but to work: neither there or any where do they discourse with any but the Abbot or Prior.  
They 
q Ib.  unweariedly continued their canonical hours, not peicing any service to another, except the Vigils for the deceased. They observe the Office of St. Ambrose, so far as they could have perfect knowledge thereof from Milan: and taking care of strangers and sick-people, do devise extraordinary afflictions for their own bodies, to the intent their souls may be advantaged.  
Which Rules 
r Ib.  were duly observed by the first Abbot and Covent; but afterwards somewhat was abated of that austerity: but their habit is still white, and nothing different in the fashion from the Monks of St. Benedict's Rule, except a girdle, which these wear about their middle.  
Being now to speak of the particular endowments which this Monastery had, I shall but only point at the Benefactors, with the places where those lands and possessions so given were situate, in respect that the substance of them were in this County, so that, as they fall in my way, I omit them not. And first touching the posterity of Camvill I only find, that Gerard de Camvill, son and heir to Richard the Founder, and Nichola de Haya his wife (Daughter of Geffrey de la Haya) gave 
s Reg. de Cumba in Bibls. Cotton f. 31. a.  to these Monks C. sol. to keep his Anniversary there for ever: but Nigel de Mowbray 
t 34. b.  added all the rest of the woods, which adjoined to those that Roger his Father had bestowed on them before; Will. de Mowbray son to the same Nigel confirming 
u 35. a.  whatsoever his ancestors had given.  
The other special Benefactors were these; Richard de Morevill, who gave 
w 71. b. etc.  certain lands in Withibroke. Thurbert de Bilneie, with some others, a large 
x 35. b.  part of Bilneje. Laurence Prior of Coventre, with the Covent of that place, half 
y 39 a.  a hide of land in the said town of Bilneje. Herbert Putot certain lands in 
z 80. ●.  Hopsford. Thomas the son of Laurence de Stoke xxiiii. 
a 45. ●.  acres of land in Withibroke, and all his errable land in Bilneje. Seher the son of Hugh le Harper of Stoke, a wood 
b 45. ●.  called Harper's wood lying in Stoke. Alice the wife of Walter Britton, Wikin-mill 
c 50. a.  which lieth near Sow, and a message there. Rob. Chetwode and Sibil his wife Purmilne 
d 51. a.  in Stretton super Fosse. Agatha le Strange, divers lands in 
e 52. a.  Wlricheston (now Wolston) Ric. de Frevile, Merston mill 
f 53. b.  Hamund de Thurvile, lands 
g 54. a.  in the same Merston. Will. de Borthun, Blakedon-mill. 
h 55. b.  in ●he Parish of Lillington. Walter Spigurwell of Emscote certain Common of pasture in the said Blakedon.  
In Church-Lawford were there divers petty parcels of land given 
i 59 b.  to these Monks; some by Roger Hayrun, Lord thereof, and some by inferior men: So also in 
k 58. 〈…〉  Ansti, and Shulton, 
l 58. 〈…〉  by Rog. de Buschervill and others. Little-Lawford 
m 63. b.  was wholly bestowed on them by john de Chavini Lord of that manor. In Herdeberwe 
n 67. a etc.  were divers small parcels of land given by ordinary persons; so likewise in 
o 57 b.  Burthingbury.  
In Little-Copston 
p 81. ●● 83. b.  and Wolvey, 
q 81. ●● 83. b.  by Rob. Basset and Reginald his son; which Reginald gave also the moiety of the Church of Wolvey. In Shirford 
r 89. b. etc.  and Bromcote 
s 89. b. etc.  they had lands also given by Thomas Trove, Lord of Shirford, and others. And in Merston jabet 
t 92. a. etc.  divers petty parcels by inferior persons; besides 
u 98. b.  all that john de Merston (otherwise called john jabet) had in that Village. Part of which lands in Merston were particularly assigned 
w 101 ●●  to find shoes for the poor that were daily relieved at the Abby-gate. So likewise were 
x 102. ●●  certain lands in Bilney and some houses in Coventre.  
In (Cotes (id est Coton juxta Church-Over) and Neuton, they had much of the grant 
y 105. a.  of Hugh Bagot, Simon Bagot, and others. In Church-waver 
z 112. etc.  they had also divers small parcels bestowed on them by Rob. de Waver and others. In 
a 118. ●. etc.  Holme (now called Biggin) the Mill there, with certain lands. In Caldecote 
b 121. ●  half a yard land given by Emme the wife of Will. Pludio. In Napton 
c 120. b.  two yard land granted to them by Hugh de Alneto. In Rodburne 
d 121. a. etc.  a large quantity given by Will. de Arden. In Hodenhull 
e 129. ●. ●●  very much by William. Angevin, and divers more: And in 
f 133. a. etc.  Astanescote several parcels by sundry persons. In Lodbroke 
g 136. a. etc.  the like, some whereof john de Lodbroke bestowed on them. In Harberbury 
h 142. b. etc.  Reginald Basset gave all that he had, which was a great proportion; many others bestowing several parcels.  
In Coventre they had many houses, and divers parcels of small Rent given 
i 153. 〈…〉  to them by sundry persons; all which Ranulph E. of Chester ratified. In Staffordshire, at Trescote 
k 148.  Will. fill. Wydonis gave them two hides of land, which Gervase Paganell (Baron of Dudley) confirmed. 
l 149. ●.   
But all these were ancient gifts. To which were added the manor of Little-Copston, purchased 
m Ex autog. penès Tho. Astley de W●●vey are.  by the Monks, of Sir Andrew de Asteley in H. 3. time, as I have there at large declared. The manor of Brinklow granted 
n Regist. & Cumba 28  to them by Will. the son of Sir Robert Thorpe Kt. in 18 E. 3. And the perpetual Patronage of the Church of Navesby in Northamptonsh, obtained 
o Pat. 8. H. 6. p. 2. m. 16.  by them in 8. H. 6. Neither were the privileges, which they had throughout all their lands of mean consideration: for K. H. 2. granted 
p Pat. 20. E. 3. p. 3. m. 9 per insp.  to them Free-warren, Court leet, Felons goods, Infangthef and Outfangthef; (id est power to judge any thief taken within their Fee; and to question any man dwelling with their own Fee; and taken for felony in another place; as also to judge him in their own Court.) To be free likewise from services to the County or Hundred-Court; and moreover for paying of Toll; and all other customs pertaining to the Crown.  
To these K. Ric. 1. added 
q Regist. de Cumba f. 170. a.  an immunity from paying Toll, and repairing highways and Bridges. And K. H. 3. from 
r Ib. 215. b.  giving any Fine for murder committed within their liberties. But such as they had from the Popes, were in general, to their whole Order; Innocent the 111. in 6. Joh. exempting 
s 184. b.  them from payment of any Tithes for those lands, which they husbanded with their own proper labour or charges; aswell such as had been anciently tilled, as those that were but new broke up. And his successor, Honorius, extending 
t 183. b. &c  that privilege, aswell to all such lands as they had obtained after the general council (id est of Lateran) as what they had before; which Bull of his bears date at Lateran 7. Kal. julii, Pontif. sut vi. Howbeit, by the special command 
u Regist. de Kenilw. p. 108.  of Thomas Becket Archb. of Canterbury, they were to pay Tithes to the Canons of Kenilworth for all that they had within the Parish of Smite, as fully as the said Church of Smite received the same before the Cistercian Monks were seated there, till that by complaint to Pope Urban the third, who appointed Baldwin, than Archb. of Canterbury to hear the matter, the same was otherwise settled; viz. 
w Regist. de Cumba. f. 41. b.  that the Monks of comb should thenceforth provide Divine service to be fitly celebrated in the Church of Smite, discharging all duties to the Bishop and Archdeacon for that Church. And touching viij. marks yearly which the Canons of Kenilworth were to receive, it was determined, that six marks thereof, which they had yearly out of the Church of Cherleton (id est Cherleton-Camvile in come. Somerset) and the other two marks out of the Church of Brinklow, which the Monks of Combe were content should be paid to those Canons, they for peace sake allowing two shilly yearly Pension to be paid at the Feast of St. Michael, towards the charge of Lights in the Monastery of Combe should suffice; upon condition, that if the Monks of Combe did till any ground out of which the chapel of Brinklow had wont to receive Tithes before this agreement, that they should still pay tithes for the same, except it were new broke up ground; as of woods reduced to tillage; and except Gardens and enclosures within the precincts of the Grange, there, belonging to the Monks, and what should arise by the keeping of cattles; which Award was made an. 1187. (33. H. 2.)  
Thus in great glory, plentifully endowed, stood this Monastery little less than 400. years, till that K. H. 8. a person whose sensual disposition, suiting so right with that corrupt age wherein he lived, finding Instruments fit for his sacrilegious purposes, contrived the destruction of it, and all the rest of those pious foundations that his ancestors and other devout persons had made; Of whose subtle practices for effecting that work, I shall in a short Corollary, before I finish this tract make some discovery: Amongst which that general Survey and valuation, by Commissioners from him, in 26. of his reign, at Robin Hoods pennyworths, did not a little conduce thereto: At which time this Monastery, with all its Revenues, over and above reprises, was certified 
x Cod. M S penes S. Archer eq. aur. f. 40. b.  to be worth CCCii. l. xv. s. iii. d. per an.  
Of their Hospitality to strangers, and great charity in daily relief of poor people, I need not descend to particulars, our common Historians and the tradition of such, who were eye-witnesses thereof before that fatal subversion of those Houses, may sufficiently inform the world. I shall therefore only add what the certificate 
y  Ib. upon the before mentioned Survey takes notice of touching this abbey; viz. that by their Foundation, and a Decree by a general Chapter of their Order, they bestowed in alms on Maunday-Thursday, every year 4. s. 8. d. money, ten Quarters of Rye made in Bread at 5. s. the Quarter; three Quarters of Malt made in Beer at 4. s. the Quarter; and 300. Herring at 20. d. the Hundred, distributed to poor people at the gate of the Monastery: Their principal Officers being at that time these; viz. Thomas Howard D. of Norff. high Steward, whose fee therefore was v. marks per an. (which shows what respect the great Nobility had to those Religious persons) Will. Wilcock Receiver general, whose fee was 6. l. per an. And Baldwin Porter, Auditor, his fee being xl. s. per an.  
After which ere long, ensued the surrender thereof to the K. hands, viz. 21. Jan. 30. H. 8. by the then Abbot and his Covent, whose names, as they stand subscribed under their several hands to their public Instrument, 
z In Cur. Augm.  whereunto their conventual Seal is affixed, with the Pensions granted to them, recorded in the Court of Augmentation, I have here inserted.  
Robertus Kynner Abbas. Roberto Bate Abbati ib. lxxx. l. Ric. Coventre subprior. Humfr. Sterky mon. vi. l. Humfr. Byrmicham, alias Starkey. Thom. Sutton mon. vi. l. Tho. Hampton, alias Sutton Cellerar. William. Sutton mon. vi. l. William. Hampton, alias Sutton. Ric. Symning money vi. l. Ric. Binley, alias ward. Ric. wastell mon. v. l. vi. s. viij. d. William. Freman, alias Aylson. William. Freman mon. vi. l. Ric. adam's, alias Bradnack. Ric. Braddok mon. v. l. vi. s. viij. d. Oliverus Wolston. Olivero Hardwyn mon. v. xiii.iiii. d. William. Brynklow, alias Parr. William. Persey mon. v. l. vi. s. viij. d. Thom. Beke, alias Holme. Tho. Holme mon. v. l. vi. s. viij. d. Thom. Hermworth, alias clerk. Tho. Clarke mon. v. l. vi. s. viij. d. Galfr. Snead, alias Danyell. Galfr. Danyell mon. v. l. vi. s. viij. d. Rob. Derby, alias Hepworth. Rob. Hepworth mon. v. l. vi. s. viij. d.  
But of the Abbots, here, have I not found the names of more than these, which were immediately preceding the dissolution, viz. 
a Inq. super de populat. 3. E. 6.  William. Whittington, John Tolton, Oliver adam's, and Robert bait.  
As for the Curses which were usually pronounced by the Founders of these Religious houses, whether they have attended those violators of what they so zealously and with devout minds had dedicated to God's service, I will not take upon me to say: but sure I am, that after K. H. 8. had accomplished this work, he thrived but a little (as I shall elsewhere in particular observe.) And how long such possessions have been enjoyed by those that had them, they that have looked into the course of this world may easily see. For this, whereof I am now speaking, it was by K. E. 6. first granted 
b Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 9  to John E. of Warwick and to his heirs, 22. Iwii 1 E. 6. and after his attainder (whereof in Warwick I have spoke) in 3. & 4. Ph. & M. Rob. Keylway had a lease 
c Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 3.  of the site and divers lands thereto belonging for 40. years, at the Rent of 196. l. 08. s. 01. d. And afterwards another 
d Ib. p. 5.  for lx. years. Which Robert Kelway, in 23 Eliz. died 
e Esc. 23. Eliz  seized in fee of certain lands belonging to this Monastery, Anne the wife of john Harrington Esq. being his sole Daughter and heir, and then 30. years of age.   

Binley.  
ABout a mile below comb, the litlte brook before mentioned meeteth with Sow, which, passing gently on, leaveth Binley on its Southeast side.  
In the Conq. time the Monks of Coventre held three hides here, whereof the woods were half a mile in length, and one furlong in breadth, all being then valued 
f Domesd. l. b.  at lx. sol. which they purchased of Osbernus' fill. Ricardi, a great man in that age, as when I come to Aston-Cantelow shall be showed: but in Edw. the Conf. time, Aldgid, widow to Grifin was owner thereof. The other part of this village Hadulfus (in some places written Hadewolfus) progenitor to the family of Rokeby (and already mentioned there) possessed at that time, as Tenant unto Turkill de Warwick, it containing two hides, whereof the woods extended to four furlongs in length and two in breadth, all which were valued at 35. s. having been held by the same Hadulfus of the said Turchill before the Norman Conquest.  
Touching the name I shall but only deliver my conjecture; viz. that it may probably be compounded of two Saxon words, Bilene, signifying to dwell, and ea, water; which, being contracted together came at length to be written according to the usual pronunciation. And that this etymology is not unsuitable to its situation is plain enough; but now we writ it Binley, as it is vulgarly called, though in all an ient authorities it be recorded by the name of Bilneje.  
As to the succession of its owners, I shall first proceed with that 
g Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. ●er Ins.  part which the Prior of Coventre held, whereof the chapel dedicated to St. Bartholomew, is a Member, having been confirmed 
h Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. ●er Ins.  to that Monastery by Ranulph E. of Chester in H. 1. time, and appropriated 
i Ro●. R. Molend. m. 4.  thereto by Rog. Meuland B. of cou. and Lich. in 44 H. 3. In K. stephan's time, or beginning of H. 2. Laurence, than Prior of Coventre, granted 
k Reg. de Cumba f. 39 a.  half a hide, of that which they had here, to the Monks of comb, to hold in frankalmoign, paying to the Monastery of Coventre viij. s. per an. viz. 4. s. at the Feast of the Nativ. of St. john Baptist. and 4. s. at Christmas, for all services: but how their portion came to be further lessened I know not: for of a long time before the dissolution, the said Monks of Coventre were reputed 
l Reg. Pr. de cou. f. 64. a  Lords of no more than a fourth part of this village. All which, with the tithes, were by K. H. 8. (inter alia) granted 
m Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 5.  to Robert Burgoine and john Scudamore, and their heirs, in 36. of his reign.  
The rest, very little excepted, was bestowed on the Monks of comb, soon after the Foundation of that abbey: for Thurbert, son of the above mentioned Hadewlfus (who is in some places called Thurbert de Bilneja, and in other Thurbert de Rochebe) gave a large portion thereof, as by his Charter, 
n Reg. de Cumba f. 38. b.  where it is set forth by bounds, appears: whereupon it should seem, that he and his wife betook themselves to a retired life in that Monastery, the Monks giving them allowance of diet during their lives; as also to Henry his son and heir two marks of silver; and to all the rest of their children xii. d. a piece for their assent; which grant was confirmed 
o Reg. de Cumba f. 38. b.  by Rog. E. of Warwick (in respect that the lands of the before specified Turchill came, for the most part, to those Earls) and afterwards by 
p Ib. 39 a.  Earl William; the extent thereof being one hid, amounting to the 5. part of a Kts. fee.  
About the same time joeslinus the son of Ralph de Bilneje gave 
q 39 b.  to the said Monks a good quantity of land and woods in this place, reputed also for one hid, and held by the 6. part of a Kts. fee: whereupon he had allowance of his diet as long as he lived according to the proportion for one Monk; and as much for his mother. All which his brother Robert confirmed; in consideration whereof he had a Horse with two marks and 4. s. of silver. To this Robert succeeded Robert his son, who gave 
r 40. ●.  them also a large part in woods, which, is in his Charter, set forth by bounds: in consideration whereof the Monks granted, that after his death as much solemnity should be made for him in that abbey as for one Monk, in Masses and Prayers, and participation of all other benefits.  
And not long after, did Henry de Rochebe, son and heir to the before recited Thurbert, not only confirm 
s 40. b.  what his father had given; but granted 
t 40. b.  them the Mill here, and half his wood called Munechet: for which, besides the 2. marks he had in his father's life-time, they gave him 4. marks of silver more, with 7. s. to his mother; and to each of his brothers; viz. Will. Alex. Thomas Ingeram, and Ric. xii. d. a piece: And to him the said Henry; as also to his mother, allowance of as much diet as was the proportion for one Monk, during their lives. By 
u Ib. 42. b. etc.  which grants, and some others, that for brevity I pass by, it appears, 
w Inq. p●● H. Not. &c f. 38. b. etc.  that the said Monks of Combe had here in 7 E. 1. one carucat of land, a Water-mill; as also two Windmills, all held in demesn; five Cottages, seven yard land, and seven acres held by seven Freeholders at a certain Rent, homage and suit of Court. Foutry two acres of out-wood, whereof two were then enclosed within the Park of Brandon, for which they had yearly 2. s. and a Buck. As also a Court-Leet, Gallows, with Assize of bread and beer.  
Whereunto K. E. 1. added 
x Cart. 18. E. 1. n. 89.  power for them to to take weyfs; and a Charter of Free-warren in 18 of his reign: but they paid 
y R●g. Pr. de Cov f. 64. a  Tithes to the Monks of Coventre for all, whether held in their own occupation, or let to ferme, except the meadowing of half a yard land, which Tho. the son of Laurence de Stoke sometime enjoyed; and of a croft which Geffrey, Lord of Bilney, heretofore held; as also of the Mills. For which meadow, croft, and Mills the Monks of Combe did pay yearly to those of Coventre half a mark on the Feast day of the Circumcision of our Lord, by Composition. But of the Tithes of a certain waist within the limits of Bilneje, with the meadow adjoining; which, being reduced to tillage by the Monks of comb, reacheth from the old field of Bilney almost to Ernesford, the Priors of Coventre had released 
z Ib.  their right to the Monks of comb, reserving to their tenants Common of pasture therein.  
All which lands, etc. being reputed manor, 
a Ib.  were by that name granted 
b Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 9  to john Dudley E. of Warwick, together with the site of the Monastery of comb, and other lands belonging thereto, in 1 E. 6. And, coming again to the Crown by his attainder, passed with comb to Rob. Keylway, as I have there declared, and from him to Harington, as that did.  
In this village also had 
c Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 39 b.  the Hospitalars two Cottages, held in 7 E. 1. by Freeholders of them: but these were originally of that which the Monks of Coventre anciently had there: for it was then certified, 
d Inq. per. H. Not. etc. f. 39 b.  that they were held by the said Hospitalars of Rob. de Mortimer (which was, as he was descended, by heirs general from that Osb. fill. Ric. from whom the Monks of Coventre purchased that they had here in the Conq. time, as I have already intimated.)  
Within the precincts of Bilney, is there a place called 
e Ib.  Ernesford-grange, sometime belonging to the abbey of comb; wherein the Monks in 7 E. 1. had 2 yard land in demesn, and 1 Freeholder that held 2 yard land and 4 acres, by the service of 2 s. and a half penny yearly, homage and suit to their Court at Bilney twice a year: out of all which, the Prior of Coventre had 
Regist. de cou. f 64. a  Tithes, whether the Monks held it in their own hands or not. Which Grange was in 36 H. 8. granted 
g Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 22.  by the K. to Tho. Brooke, and john Williams, and to the heirs of Brook. From whom it being soon after conveyed 
h Ib. p. 20.  unto Christopher Waryn and his heirs, to hold 
i E●c. 14 Eliz.  by the lx. part of a Kts. fee, and paying 4 s. yearly into the Court of Augmentation at the Feast of S. Michael, descended 
k E●c. 14 Eliz.  to Will. Waryn, his grandchild, aged 5 years in 14 Eliz.   

Winnall.  
SOw, having left Binley, passeth next by Winnall ● which, though it lie in this Hundred of Knightlow, is of the Parish of the Holy Trinity within the City of Coventre. This, though it be not particularly mentioned in the Charter of Earl Leofrick, upon his foundation of the Priory, was then a member 
l Reg●●●. Pr. de cov. f. ●0. b.  of that half of Coventre, by him given to the Monks: but the first special mention that I find thereof, is in 41 H. 3. at which time the K. (inter alia) granted 
C●●t. 41. H. 3. m 4.  to the said Monks Free-warren here and in divers other places, where it is written Wylnhale. Howbeit, in the appropriation 
n Rot. R. Molend m. 4.  of all the Tithes in their several manors, which Rog. Meuland B. of cou. and Lich. made to that Monastery an. 1260. (44 H. 3) it is written Wylenhal, and was first so called, as I guess, from the Wells, or Springs in several parts thereof, Willas, and Willon, in our old English, being so called.  
In 
o Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 37. a.  7 E. 1. the Prior of Coventre had here in demesn half a yard land, a fourth part, with 4. acres and a half of meadow; and 8. servants holding 3. yard land, by the service of mowing, making and carrying hay, and the like, with some Rent, six Cottagers and two Freeholders; the particulars which they held being exactly specified in the said Record. As also an out-wood containing 8. acres: but the said prior's tenants here, used to repair to the Court Leet held at Sow (as I have there observed.) After the dissolution of which Monastery, it was granted out of the Crown, as it seems, unto Sir Ric. Lee Kt. for in 36 H. 8. the said Sir Ric. had licence 
p Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 15.  to alien it, with the Tithes, to john Hales Gent. whose Nephew and heir; viz. John Hales now of Coventre Esq. (Grandson to Christopher, Brother to the said John,) enjoys it.   

Baginton.  
SOw, being gone beyond Winnall, within less than a mile, receiveth Shirburne; and so, hasting on its course, leaveth Baginton on her Southern bank; which, 
q Domes. lib.  before the Norman invasion was possessed by one Archil, but after 
r Domes. lib.  the Conquest Turchil de Warwick had it; and, as tenant to him, Alwin. By the Survey 
s Ib.  then taken it is certified to contain 4. hides, there being a Mill rated at x. s. viij. d. per an. but all valued at 50. s. and recorded by the name of Babechitone, by mistake of the d. for a b. But, whether the name had its original from some ancient possessor thereof, or from the British word Bechan, which is the same with parva, and so might signify a small village, the later syllable, tone importing with the Saxons as much as villa in the Latin, I will not stand to argue.  
The Lieger 
t Penès Tho. D. Leigh f. 4. a.  book of Stoneley says, that before the Conquest it was a member of that Lordship; which is, doubtless, true: for, upon the confirmation 
u Regist. Pr. de Kenilw. p. 70.  made of the Church of Stoneley to the Canons of Kenilworth in H. 2. days, Bathkinton is there included as a chapel belonging thereto. And in K. John's time, when Stoneley became first appropriate to the Priory of Kenilworth xx. s. Pension 
w Ib. p. 73.  was granted to it yearly by the Bishop out of this chapel.  
That the posterity of Turchil de Warwik were not permitted to enjoy any thing, as of their father's inheritance, I am sufficiently satisfied from the authority of the black Book in the Exchequer, cited in my Introduction touching the Conquerors hard dealing with the native English: and therefore that which the said book of Stoneley affirms; viz. that K. H. 1. gave 
x F. 5. b.  it, with Ruyton to Sir Henry de Ardern Kt. is the more probable; yet that the father of the same Henry (viz. Siward de Ardern, son to Turchil) was suffered to hold it; and that they esteemed it as their own in right, the grant 
y Penès Rob. Arden de Parkhall. Are.  of the said Henry under his Seal doth manifest; whereby with the consent of Oliva his wife, and Will. his son, he grants Batchintune, which Rog. de Wirenhale held of his father and himself, to Filicia his sister; to hold to her and her heirs by the service of a sore-Hauke, yearly: in consideration whereof she gave unto him a gold Ring.  
Whether the same Filicia died issueless, by which means this manor came back to the said Henry her brother, as her heir; or whether she quitted her title thereof to him, appears not: but certain it is, that the same Henry had it again; for by his deed 
z Regist. de Stonley. f. 6. a.  in writing, he gave it in frankmarriage at the Church door, with Letice his daughter, unto Geffrey Savage, the day that he wedded her. In whose line it continued till towards the later end of H. 3. time; but then, by an heir female, divolved to Ednesoure; from whom it shortly went by the like means unto Herthull, as the descent here placed will show. After which it continued to the Herthull's till R. 2. time, and then was passed to Sir Will. Bagot by Sir Ric. de Herthull Kt. Of which families of Savage, Ednesoure, and Herthull I will here take notice in an historical way, in respect I do rather think that their residence was here, this being a Castle, (and standing 
a Ex Rot. Majorum Coven●r. a.  till R. 3. time, if not longer) than at any other of their seats which they had in this County and Derbysh.  
Of the first Geffrey Savage this is all I find; viz. that he is mentioned in the Shiriffs account 
b Rot. P. 5. H 2.  of 5 H. 2. As also, that in 
c Rot. P. 31. H. 2.  31 H. 2. Thomas de Ardern had suits with him for two hides of land in this County; and that he had issue Helias and Geffrey, which second Geffrey gave 
d Cart 19 E. 2. n. 6. per insp.  to the Monks of Stoneley two parts of his Mill, called Yartford-mill ● with the sure thereto, due from his tenants of Hull and Wotton: And was also a Benefactor to the Nuns of Polesworth, granting 
e Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  unto them one Rob. de Weston, his bondman, with his issue. But, it seems, he was in some disfavour with K. Ric. 1. for, in 7. of his reign, he gave 
f Rot. P. 7 R. 1.  50. marks pro habenda benevolentia Regis: in which year he came to an Agreement with Tho. de Arden concerning the manor of Wotton.  
About the beginning of K John's time, I find, that Henry de Armentiers impleaded him for a Kts. fee here in his absence, when he was beyond Sea in the K. service; for which he had afterwards trial by battle of which I shall more particularly speak in Wotton.  
In 6. Joh. it appears, 
g Rot. F. 6 joh. m. 3.  that being surety for Will. de Hardreshill, to the Jews of Northampton of whom the said Will. had borrowed a large sum of money, he was distreined for that debt; and thereupon necessitated to complain to the K. to whom he gave a fine of x. marks, that the said Will. might be compelled to pay it himself. In 5 H. 3. he was joined in Commiss. 
h Pat 5. H. 3. in dorso.  with other persons of quality in this County, to be one of the Justices for taking an Assize of Novel disseisin, which Philippe Marmion had brought against Rob. Marmion the younger touching her dowry of such lands as Rob. Marmion her husband died seized of in Tamworth and Midleton. And died the next year following, as it seems; for 
i Rot. P. 6. H 3.  in that year did his son Geffrey (the 3.) pay his relief and do homage 
k Rot. F. 6. H. 3. m. 5.  for half a Kts. fee he held of the K. in this County. Which Geffrey in 12. H. 3. was 
l Rot. F. 12. H. 3. m. 1.  with Hugh Despenser in the K. Army; for which cause the Shiriff had command to respite those demands he made of him; (this being the time when Ric. E. of Cornwall, the K. Brother, with divers of the Barons, 
m M. Paris. in an. 1227.  put themselves rebelliously in arms) but died 
n Rot. F. 15 H. 3. m. 9  in 15 H. 3. (the same H. De spenser having the custody of his heir as father to Petronill his wife) leaving issue Geffrey; who, being thus in ward, died 
o Rot. F. 32. H. 3. m. 8.  without issue in 32 H. 3. whereupon Will. le Savage, his brother, than Rector of the Church of Neuton in this County, became heir to the estate, and doing his homage had livery 
p Ib.  of all his lands held of the K. in Capite.  

Galfridus Salvagius 5 H 2.- Leticia filia Henr● de Ardern. 

Helias  
Galfr. Salvagius 2. R. 1.5. H. 3. 

Galfr. Salvagius 6 H. 3. defunctus 15 H. 3.- Petronilla filia Hug. le Despenser 

Rob.  
Will. frater & haeres Galfr. Rector Eccl. de Neuton; defunctus 43 H. 3.  
Galfr. Salvagius, defunctus 32 H. 3. f. prole.  
Lucia ux, Thomae de Ednesoure 

johanna ux. Ric. de Hert. Hull. 

Adam de Herthul fi. & haeres, defunctus 13 E. 1. 

Ric. de Herthull miles. obiit 18 E. 2. 

Ric. de Herthull 15 E. 2.  
Adam de Herthull miles, defunctus 11 E. 3. 

Alicia filia Egidii de Astley militis, ux. prima.- Ric. de Herthull miles, defunctus 13 R. 2.- Maria filia notha Thomae de Bellocampo Comitis Warwici, postea nupta Othoni Worthington 16 R 2. 

Adam de Herthull, obiit, vivo patre, s. prole.  
Egid. de Herthull obiit vivo patre.- Kath. filia joh. Walsh. 

Will. de Herthull consangu. & haeres Ric. de Herthull. mil. aet. 10. an. 13 R. 2. obiit s. prole 3 H. 4.    
Eliz. amita & haeres Will. de Herthull, 1. nupta Edm. Cokeyn ar. 2. Joh. Franceis de Ingelby. 

joh. Cokeyn miles              
Amicia soror & cohaeres, 1. nupta Walt. de Miriden, 2 ..... de Derley. obiit s. prole.  
Tho. de Ednesoure 1. hae●dū wil le Sauvage 43 H. 3. obiit 13 E. 1. s. prole.    
Philippe ux. Hug. Menill 43 H. 3. 


a Hil. 1● E. 2. f. 8. Mich. 7 E. 2. f.  Gulielmus de Menill. 


b Hil. 1● E. 2. f. 8. Mich. 7 E. 2. f.  Hugo de Meinill 7 E. 2.- 
c Hil. 1● E. 2. f. 8. Mich. 7 E. 2. f.  Johanna primogenita filiarum & haeredum Roberti de la Ward. 


d Hil. 1● E. 2. f. 8. Mich. 7 E. 2. f.  Ric de Meinill 39 E. 3.               
Which Will. had a brother called Robert; who, being Steward 
q Ex autog. penès, Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  to the Nuns of Polesworth, 
r Ex autog. penès, Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  gave certain Rent issuing out of lands in Freseley for maintenance of the Lights belonging to the chapel of our blessed Lady in that Monastery, by reason of his purpose to be buried there; for so I find he was; as also Petronill his mother; and that there was a special Indulgence 
s Ex autog. penès, Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  of xx. days penance afforded by Brandanus B. of Ardagh in an. 1253. (37 H. 3.) to all those of what diocese whatsoever that should say three Pater-nosters, and as many aves for the health of his the said Rob. and Petronill's souls.  
This Will. the Parson, overlived his said brother Robert, and was a further Benefactor to those Nuns, giving them 
t Ex autog. ●●nès S. Roper ar.  all such mess. lands, and rents which the same Rob. held in Fresele and Dodenhale, with his part of that land where the chapel beyond St. Edith's-well in Povele-wood was built; to the end, that out of the profits thereof a mark of silver should be yearly paid; viz. half at the Anniversary of the Lady Petronill his mother, and the other at the Anniversary of the before mentioned Rob. Savage, his brother: as also a stone of wax for the Lights at matins in the said Monastery; and died 
u Claus. 43. H. 3. m. 3.  in 43 H. 3. seized of large possessions in this Shire, and in the Counties of Wigorn: Staff. Leic. and Derb. leaving 
w Rot. F. 44. H. 3. m. 9  Tho. de Ednesoure, the son of Tho. de Ednesoure by Lucia his sister, and Philippe, than the wife of Hugh de Meynill, his other sister, his heirs; which said Tho. and Hugh had 
x Rot. F. 44. H. 3. m. 9  livery of those lands, doing their homage in 44 H. 3. whereupon the possession of this manor went with Ednesoure, Menill having of Savages lands in this County, Neuton before mentioned (as shall there be showed at large.)  
Of this Tho. de Ednesoure I find, that he was in arms with the Barons against K.H. 3. whereupon his lands were confiscate, and given 
y Claus. 52. H. 3. m. 9  by the K. first to Stephen de Eddeworth, and afterwards (making other satisfaction to the said Stephen) to Philip Marmion (Lord of Tamworth.) But, by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, repossessing them again, was in 7 E. 1 certified 
z Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 11. b. etc.  to be Lord of this manor, then held of Tho. de Arden by the service of half a Kts. fee; having in demesn 1 carucat, 1 yard-land and 4. acres, a water-mill and grove containing 1 acre of land and a half, with a park of 4. acres. As also xii. villains holding 4. yard-land and a half in bond service; xii. Freeholders occupying xi. yard-land and half and one acre by certain Rent and suit to his Court here at Bathkinton, and Freewarren; having appropriated to himself the fishing in the river Avon, on the one side, from Fintford-bridge to the bounds of Stonley; as also the fishing of Sow on the one side, from the lands of the Prior of Coventre unto Bathkinton-park. That he had likewise Court-Leet, Gallows, Assize of bread and beer, and all things else belonging to such liberties, but by what authority not known. Whereunto the said Tho. answered, that he used those privileges by virtue of a certain Cup that K.H. 1. gave to Leticia the daughter of Siward de Arden then his Concubine; which allegation of his makes it not improbable, that the favour vouchsafed to Hen. de Arden from that K. for enjoying this with some of those other lands of his grandfather Turchill's, before mentioned, was for her sake; for he much affected beautiful women.  
But shortly after this; viz. in 13 E. 1. the said Tho. de Edneseure was questioned 
Rot de Quo W.  by what authority he used those privilidges here; who, pleading prescription, it was by the Jury found, that he and his ancestors had enjoyed a Court-Leet, and Weyfs time out of mind: howbeit, as to his other claims he fell short, and so they were not allowed. This Tho. gave 
Cart. 19 ●. 2. n. 6.  to the Monks of Stoneley all his lands in Hull juxta Wotton (vulgarly now called Hill wotton) and to 
Ex autog. ●enès G. Collins de ●adley.  the Nuns of Polesworth a piece of ground within his Lordship of Badsley-Ednesoure, containing 125. foot in length, and 61. in breadth; in both which grants he is styled a Kt. For his descent he was of a very ancient family; viz. of Ednesoure in Derbysh. whence his ancestors assumed the name; and in respect of his relation to the Ferrer, Earls of Derby (I mean by the tenure of his lands in that County) bore for his arms a fesse betwixt three Horse shoes, as by his Seal 
d Ex autog. penès Tho. Leving Gen.  appears; but died 
e Esc. 13. E. 1. n. 5.  in 13 E. 1. without issue: so that Amicia his sister, the wife of Sir Walt. de Miriden Kt. and Ric. de Herthull grandchild to Joane his other sister, became his heirs 
f Esc. 13. E. 1. n. 5.  which Sir Walter had then livery 
g Rot. F. 13 E. 1. m. 3.  of her inheritance doing his homage.  
This Amicia (upon the partition, it seems) had Baginton for her share; but over living Sir Walt. de Miriden, took to husband .... de Derley, whom she likewise survived, and in 20 E. 1. founded 
h Pat. 20. E. 1. m. 22.  a Chantry in the Church of Bathkinton, endowing 
i Ex autog. penès W. Bromley ar.  it with one carucat of land, and xxx. s. yearly rent; for doing whereof she had the licence of the K. and of Will. B. then E. of Warw. the Priest to serve there being to sing Mass daily for the health of her soul, the souls of her ancestors and successors, and for the souls of the said W. Beauchamp, Maud his wife and their children, and of all the faithful deceased. And moreover gave 
k Ex autog. penès F. Nethersole eq. aur.  one acre and half of land, one rood and three melons; lying in this Lordship, to one Ric. Deverell and his heirs, to provide for her and her heirs two torches, to be burning daily at the high Altar in the Church here at Bathkinton, at the elevation of the Host: as also to find one Lamp burning at all divine exercises in her chapel 
* This I take to be the North Isle of the Church, and that monument in an Arch of the wall there, to be for her.  there for ever; and died 
l Esc. 30. E. 1. n. 40.  in 30 E. 1. leaving Ric. de Herthull her cousin and heir; who, then doing his homage, had livery 
m Rot. F. 31. E. 1. m. 10.  of her lands; in whose line they continued for divers descents.  
Being now therefore to speak of these Herthull's, I shall first, in the general observe, that this was an ancient family in Derbysh. and Lords of Herthull, whence they assumed their surname, being owners of other good possessions in that County. This Ric. de Herthull was 
n Esc. 30. E. 1. n. 40.  30 years of age 30 E. 1. and became a man of much action and note in his time. In 29 E. 1. he had summons 
o Claus. 29. E. 1. In d.  to be at Berwik upon tweed, thence to advance with the K. in person against the Scots. The same year was he one of the Commissioners appointed 
p Pat. 29. E. 1. m. 5.  in this County for taxing of a xv. And in 
q Claus. 30 E. 1. In d. m. 3.  30 E. 1. being one of the Kts. for this Shire in the Parl. then held at Westm. was joined in Commission 
r Pat 30. E. 1. m. 1.  with the Shiriff to collect the Aid for Marriage of the K. eldest Daughter granted in the Parl. of 18 E. 1. In 34 E. 1. he served again in the Parl. as one of the Kts. 
s Claus. 34. E. 1. In d. m. 11.  for this Shire; and in 1 E. 2. I find him a Kt. 
t Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  as also in 7. one 
u Pat. 7. E. 2. In d. m. 20.  of the Justices for the gaol-delivery at Warwick.  
In 14 E. 2. he had 
w Claus. 15 E. 2. m. 12.  warning to attend the K. against his rebellious Barons at that time in Arms (whereof Tho. E. of Lancaster was the ringleader) but, being weak and ill could not himself go in person; whereupon he sent his son Ric. who served in that expedition under Ralph Lord Basset. This Sir Ric. gave 
x Ex autog. penès S. Roper.  to the Nuns of Polesworth, and to the chapel of St. Nich. at Badsley (of which manor he was Lord) that mess. and half yard land which those Nuns had held of his ancestors in Badsley aforesaid. And on Will. Silvester Vicar there, and his successors, he bestowed 
y Ex autog. penès G. Collins.  a certain tenement, which Alan the precedent Vicar held, in the time of Will. Sauvage his ancestor. And died 
z Rot. F. 19 E. 2. m. 18.  in 18 E. 2. leaving Adam his son and heir; who, doing his homage had livery 
a Rot. F. 19 E. 2. m. 18.  of his lands, being then 
b Esc. 19 E. 2. n 53.  32 years of age.  
In 10 E. 3. this Adam was a Kt. 
c Ex autog. penès W. Bromey ar.  but departed 
d Esc. 11 E. 3. n. 16.  the world the next ensuing year, leaving Ric. his son and heir 
e Esc. 11 E. 3. n. 16.  then aged 25. years: which Ric. being likewise a Kt. 
f Ex autog. penès F.N. eq. aur.  in 16 E. 3. was in 18. in Commission 
g Rot. F. 18. E. 3. m. 14.  for assessing of a xv. then granted to the K. in Parl. and in 
h Rot. F. 20 E. 3. m. 7.  20. with others, assigned in this County, to levy the Aid granted to the K. in Parl. for making his eldest son Kt. In 21 E. 3. upon the array of soldiers, being charged with two Hoblers, he was for some special respect (as the Record 
i Rot. F. 21 E. 3. m. 32.  expresseth) by the K. council, discharged of one. In 33 E. 3. I find him in two 
k Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  Commissions, with sundry persons of the best quality in this County, for arraying of soldiers according to the Statute of Winchester. In 
l Claus. de iisd. an. in d.  40. and 42. 
m Claus. de iisd. an. in d.  one of the Kts. for this Shire in the Parl. then held. In 45. Shiriff 
n Rot. F. 45 E. 3. m. 8.  of these Counties; and the same 
o Ib. m. 21.  year one of those that was assigned for the assessing of a subsidy then granted to the K. in Parl. The next year following for 
p Rot. F. 46 E. 3. m. 10.  the assessing of a x. and xv. in this Shire. In 50 E. 3. Shiriff 
q Rot. F. 50 E. 3. m. 11.  once more; which office he also bore again in 
r Rot. F. 1. R. 2. p. 1. m. 30.  1 R. 2. but in 5 R. 2. he sold 
s Regist. de Stonle f. 6. b  this Lordship to Sir Will. Bagot Kt.  
Two wives he had; viz. Alice daughter 
t Ex Coll. W. Burton  of Sir Giles Astley Kt. by whom he had his issue; and Mary who overlived him and died 
u Esc. 13. R. 2. n. 25.  in 13 R. 2. leaving Will. his Grandchild, his heir ten years of age: which Will. in 2 H. 4. had livery 
w Claus. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  of his inheritance, the K. then respiting his homage, but deceased 
x Esc. 3. H. 4 in. 26.  the year following without issue, leaving Eliz. 
y Esc. 3. H. 4. in. 26.  his aunt and heir; first married to 
z Claus. 5. H. 5. in d. m. 18.  Edm. Cokeyn Esq. (of Ashburne in Derbysh.) but then the wife of john Franceys of Inggelby; who, having issue by her, had livery 
a Rot. F. 3. H. 4. m. 10.  of her lands, doing his homage: but of such her issue purposing to speak in Pooley, I return to Sir Will. Bagot as Lord of this manor, the estate therein being conveyed 
b Ex vet. membr. penès W. Bromley ar.  to him by divers feoffees, into whose hands the said Sir Ric. had passed it, Sir john Cokeyn (son and heir to the said Edm. and Eliz.) releasing 
c Ex vet. membr. penès W. Bromley ar.  also to him his interest.  
This Sir Will. being a branch of that ancient family of the Bagot's in Staffordshire, (as may seem by the observation of one 
d Samps. Erdswik ar.  well versed in the antiquities of that County) in 6 R. 2. wrote 
e Ex autog. penes F. N. eq. aur.  himself of this place; and, the next year following, was constituted Shiriff 
f Rot. F. 7. R. 2. m. 17.  of these Counties. In 11. of that K. reign he served in the Parl. held at Westm. as one 
g Claus. 11. R. 2. in d. m. 4.  of the Kts for this Shire; and in 
h Claus. 12 R. 2. In d. m. 30.  12. in the Parl. held at Cambridge. So also in 
i Claus. 14. R. 2. In d. m. 14.  14 again at Westm. in which year he was likewise in Commission 
k Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  for conservation of the peace in this County; and the next year following a 
l Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  Commissioner of Array. In the several Parl. viz. 
m Claus. de iisd. an. In d.  of Winchester in 16 R. 2. of 
n Claus. de iisd. an. In d.  Westm. 17.18. and 20 R. 2. he served again as one of the Kts. for this Shire: And upon renewing the Commissions 
o Pat. de iisd. an. In d.  for the peace in 20 and 22. R. 2. was joined therein.  
In that notable Parl. of 21. R. 2. (wherein the K. became so powerful as our Historians do show) he was 
p Th. Wal. p. 390. n. 30.  a forward, ambitious, and active man; and being one of his chief 
q Ib. p. 395. n. 10. etc.  favourites and councillors in that turbulent time, when Henrry D. of Lanc. who had been formerly banished, landed at Ravenspur in Yorksh. fled with the rest of his fellows, to Bristol, there hoping to protect himself in that strong Castle: but, the discontented Lords, taking advantage of the K. absence (than in Ireland) quickly raised an Army of no less than 60000 and besieging that Castle, in short time took it, and therein all of them except this Sir Will. Bagot; who, having made his escape, fled 
r Ib. p. 395. n. 10. etc.  into Ireland: and of those so taken, forthwith beheaded Will. le Scrope L. Treasurer, Sir john Bushy, and Sir Henry Green. All which fell out in the 22. and last year of K. R. 2. whose desposall soon after ensued.  
It seems, that this Sir Will. came back again into England with K. Ric. for, within a month after, the new K. began his reign, he committed 
s Claus. 1. H. 4. m. 29.  him prisoner to the Tower of London, viz. 22. Nou. yet, on 
t Ib. m. 22.  the 24. of Dec. following, the Shiriff of this County received command (for special reasons thereunto moving the K. as the Writ saith) that he should permit the B. of S. David's, and other the feoffees of his lands in this County; amongst which this manor of Bagington is mentioned in the first place, to have possession of them: howbeit, though for what reason I know not, the 23. of jan. following, he superseded 
u Ib. in dorso m. 30.  the Shiriff as to that restitution: But this displeasure of the K. continued not very long; for the 12. of nou. following he gave command 
w Pat. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. 26.  to the Constable of the Tower, for his enlargement. It seems he was still popular; for in the Parl. held at Westm. the same year, the Commons petitioned, 
x Rot. Parl. 2 H. 4. n. 18.  that he might be restored to his lands: whereunto the K. answered, that as he had allowed him pardon, so would he otherwise show him Justice; which extended to his reception into grace: for in 
y Claus. 4. H. 4. in d. d. m. 34.  4 H. 4. he served in the Parl. at Westm. as one of the Kts. for this Shire: And the next ensuing year, (the clouds being over) had a full Release 
z Ex autog. penès Herv. Bagot.  from the B. of S. David's and other his feoffees, of all their interest in this manor and the rest of his lands. But after this he lived not long; for on the 6. of Sept. an. 1407. (8 H. 4.) he departed this world, as may seem by that part of his monumental Inscrip. here at Baginton, where he lies interred with Margaret his wife, the sister 
a Ex autog in Bibls. deuve●.  and heir of Rob. de Whatton of Notinghamsh. leaving issue Isabella 
b Ex autog. penès W. Bromley ar.  his only Daughter, married to 
c Ex autog. penès W. Bromley ar.  Tho. Stafford of Pipe in Staffordsh. (son of Sir Tho. Stafford K.) nephew 
d Esc. 4. H. 6.  and heir to Edm. Stafford B. of Exeter, and one 
e Claus. 2. H. 5. in d. ●. 20.  of the Kts. for this Shire in the Parl. held at Leicester 2 H. 5. as also one of the Esquires 
f Ex comp. balliv. War. come. penès wil Pierpoint ar.  retained for life with Ric. Beauchamp E. of Warwick.  
Which Tho. resided 
g Claus. 4. H. 4. m. 9  here at Baginton whilst it continued unsold; but that was not long: for Sir john Bagot Kt. one of the feoffees of Sir Will. Bagot's lands, by his deed 
h Ex autog. penès W● Bromley ar.  dated upon Palm-Sunday 5 H. 5. (wherein making mention of the last Will and Testament of the said Sir Will. Bagot, made and published, by which he appointed that Margaret his wife should hold this manor during her life, the remainder to the aforenamed Tho. Stafford and Isabella, and the heirs of the body of the said Isabella lawfully begotten; and in case she should die leaving no such issue, then to be sold, and the money received for the same, disposed and distributed for the health of the souls of him the said Will. and Margaret) did with the consent of the said Margaret, Tho. Stafford, and Isabella, sell and grant the reversion of this manor; (which ought, as he there expresseth, to have come to him the said Sir john Bagot, after the decease of the said Margaret, Tho. and Isabella without issue) unto Ric. Beauchamp E. of Warwick Will. Mountfort and others, their heirs and assigns for ever: the same Tho. Stafford by his deed 
i Ib.  dated the Friday before the feast of St. Luke the Evang. in the same year, confirming the grant.  
Which Earl, by his last will and 
k Rou● f. 141.  Testam. bearing date 8 Aug. 15 H. 6. appointed, that if it should please God to send him another son, his Executors should pass an estate to him (inter alia) of this his manor and Castle of Bathkington, and to the heirs male of his body, with remainder to his right heirs for ever. But departing 
 this life ult. Apr. an. 1439. (18 H. 6. and leaving Hen. his son and heir afterwards created 
Car●. 23. H. 6. n. 24.  D. of Warw. the said Henry enjoyed it: and after him Ric. Nevil E. of Salisbury in right of Anne his wife, sister and heir of the whole blood to the said Duke; unto whom obeing also in that respect advanced to the same Earldom of Warwick) the Executors to the same Ric. Beauchamp did, in accomplishment of his said last Will and Testam. deliver 
Ex autog penès F.N. ●q. aur.  and confirm it (inter alia) upon condition, that he the said Earl and his Countess should forthwith grant it unto the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church in Warwick and their successors in pure and perpetual alms; which was accordingly 
E●c. 8. E. ●. n. 64.  performed. Whereupon it continued thereto till that grand dissolution of the Religious houses by K. H. 8. but then, by the Survey 
M.S. pe●ès S. archer eq. ●ur.  made in 26. of that K. reign, having been valued at 34. l. 14. s. it became swallowed up in the Crown; and by Letters Pat. 
Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 26.  dated 13 Apr. 36 H. 8. was thence granted unto Francis Goodere of London Gent. and his heirs; who died 
Esc. 1 E. ●.  seized thereof 1 E. 6. leaving Henry his son 13. years of age.  
Which Henry, being afterwards Kt. did by Indenture, 
Esc. 37. ●liz.  bearing date 20 jan. 37. Eliz. entail it upon the heirs male of his body: but failing of such issue, and desiring that his lands might continue to his posterity and name, married Frances his eldest daughter unto his own brother's son; viz. Henry Goodere, son and heir to Sir Will. Goodere then of Monkskirby Kt. and settled 
Ex autog. penès W. Bromley ar.  this manor on them and their descendants; which Henry, being afterwards Knighted, and a Gentleman of the Privy-Chamber to K. James, but not so fortunate as to augment his estate by following the Court, engaged this Lordship to Sir Henry Raynsford of Clifford in Gloucestersh. and others, who in 16 jac. sold it to William Bromley Esq. descended 
Ex. ejusd. familiae stemmate, per Samps. Erdswick, Rob. Cook Claren. & R. Glover S.  from Sir Walter Bromley of Bromley in come. Staff. Kt. temp. R. joh. (the now seat of the Lord Gerard) whose family hath for many ages flourished 
Ex. ejusd. familiae stemmate, per Samps. Erdswick, Rob. Cook Claren. & R. Glover S.  in the Counties of Staff. Salop: and Chester; and lineal heir 
Ex. ejusd. familiae stemmate, per Samps. Erdswick, Rob. Cook Claren. & R. Glover S.  Male to the sometime famous Sir john Bromley, who, in 4 H. 5. recovering 
Ex. ejusd. familiae stemmate, per Samps. Erdswick, Rob. Cook Claren. & R. Glover S.  the Standard of Guienne in that memorable battle of Corby, then gained by the French in a fierce charge on that wing which Hugh Stafford Lord Bourchier (his near kinsman) then commanded; had 
Ex. ejusd. familiae stemmate, per Samps. Erdswick, Rob. Cook Claren. & R. Glover S.  for that eminent service not only the dignity of Knighthood conferred upon him; but lands of great value in the duchy of Normandy, with offices of special power and trust in those parts; as also an augmentation 
Ex. ejusd. familiae stemmate, per Samps. Erdswick, Rob. Cook Claren. & R. Glover S.  to his Arms; viz. the same Standard of Guienne for his Crest.  
To which Sir John succeeded 
Pat. 25 Eliz. per Inspex. Holin.  Sir John, his son and heir; who by his first wife leaving none but female issue, amongst whom, by reason of a special Entail, a large inheritance was shared, afterwards wedded 
Cron. p. 551.563. Ex. stem. ●edicto.  M. daughter of Ric. Widvile E. Rivers, by Jaquet Duchess of Bedford (a branch of the imperial family of Luxemburgh, and great grandchild to K. Edw. 3. by the Princess Isabella his eldest daughter) and by her had issue Thomas; 
Ex. visi●●. Com. ●●striae an. ●56. & ●80.  whose direct heir male, is Will. Bromley Esq. (son to the before specified William) now Lord of this manor; a person whose special endowments do show, that he hath not degenerated from such his worthy ancestors; unto whom I have dedicated the Map of this Hundred, whereof he is so great an ornament, as by his Arms therein graven, with that honorary Crest before mentioned, which hath been born by them ever since, may be seen.  
Of the Castle, sometime standing here, is there now, besides the moat, nothing remaining except heaps of rubbish; nor when it was demolished have I yet found: but this is memorable thereof; viz. 
b Molinsh. Cron.  that when Henry D. of Hereford, and John D. of Norff. should have determined the difference, then betwixt themselves, by a personal combat upon Gosford green, near Coventre, in 21 R. 2. the said Henry then lodged thereat; and from thence advanced to the place appointed, upon his white Courser barded with blue and green velvet, gorgeously embroidered with Swans and Antelops of goldsmith's work, and armed at all points.  
In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church, here, (dedicated to S. john Bapt.) was valued at seven. marks: but in 26 H. 8. at viij. l. xx. d. over and above viij. s. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Eccl. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Tho. de Dunton Cler. 1285. 
Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Will. de Shulton Cler. 4. Id. Sept. 1314. 
Langt. f. 38 b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Ric. hat Birches, de Solihull, Cap. 4. Cal. jun. 1353. 
Northb. f. 56. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
joh. Fylot. Cler. 3. Cal. Feb. 1361. 
Street. f. 10. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Henr. wither Pbr. 4. Jan. 1377. 
Ib. f. 24. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Will. de Stonley Pbr. 23. Sept. 1383. 
Ib. f. 30. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Ric. de Burley 21 junii 1384 
Ib. f. 32. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
joh. Porter Cap. 26. Aug. 1405. 
Burgh. f. 16 a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
joh. Haghmund Cap. 18. Jan. 1409. 
Ib. f. 25. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Will. Smyth Cap. 5. Dec. 1421. 
Heyw. f. 7. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Mag. joh. Sparrow in decretis baccal. 14. Apr. 1506. 
El. f. 4. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
joh. Pysfort art, 
Ib. f. 6. a.  Mag. 11. Apr. 1511.  Will. Willington de Bercheston, ratione conc. etc. Pr. & C. de kennel. 
Rob. Wildy Cap. 17. Febr. 1539. 
Str. & P. f. 17. b.   Henr. Porter Gen. ratione ut supra 
joh. Farmer Cler. 9 Sept. 1552. 
Samps. f. 43 a.   johanna Winter de Stonley Gen. 
joh. Hyckes Cler. 25. Martii 1555. 
Samps. &. B. f. 9 a.   Edw. Underhill Gen. 
Edm. Mylnerson 12. Oct. 1557 
Ib. f. 10. b.   Ph. & M. Rex & R. 
Tho. Dagyll Cler. 9 Dec. 1558. 
Ib. f. 12. a.   Edw. Underhill de Bathkinton Gen. 
Tho. Wotton Cler. 1. Sept. 1560. 
Bentham bund. H.   Henr. Goodere ar. 
jac. Gybson Cler. 24. Apr. 1584. 
Bund. b.   Carolus Rex, ratione minoris aetat. Will. Bromley 
Tho. Gybson in art. Mag. 16. Dec. 1628. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Kenilworth.  
LIttle more than a mile below Baginton, is the river of Sow more enlarged by a small brook coming from Kenilworth, of which place, before I pass further, I am next in order to speak.  
Before the Conquest, it was a member 
a Regist. le Ston●e f. 4. a.  of Stoneley, being ancient demesn of the Crown; and had, within the precincts thereof, a Castle 
b Ib. 3. b.  situate upon the bank of Avon, in the woods opposite to Stoneley-Abby. Which Castle stood upon a place called Hom-hill, but was demolished in those turbulent times of war betwixt King Edmund, and Canutus the Dane. By the Conq. Survey 
c doomsday lib. , it appears, that this which now bears only the name of Kenilworth, was then in two parts; the one called Optone, certified to contain three hides, being then held, immediately of the King by Albertus Clericus, in pure alms; upon which were resident two Priests: the woods whereof contained half a mile in length, and four furlongs in breadth; This being that part of Kenilworth which now the Inhabitants call the High-town, and situate upon the ascent on the North part of the Church. But the other, which in the same Record 
d doomsday lib.  is written Chinewrde, and possessed by Rich. Forestarius, did then contain no more than three virgats, besides the woods, which were certified to be half a mile in length, and four furlongs in breadth. Haec duo membra (saith Domesday-book) jacent ad Stanlei manerium Regis.  
That the name, originally, did proceed from some ancient possessor of it, whose habitation was there, is not to be doubted, the syllable Wrde, which should be Wr●e (id est) worth) and signifieth a mansion or dwelling place, manifesting as much: but whether his name was Kenelm, or Kenulph, for anciently it was written Kenilworth; or whether it were the above mentioned Rich. Forestarius, who had his seat there, which Richard in some very ancient authorities, that I have seen, is called 
e Testa de Nevil.  Rich. Chineu, I cannot positively determine; and therefore will not insist longer on conjectures. Certain it is, that it continued in the King's hands till H. 1. time, and then was given 
f Regist. de Stonle f. 5. a.  to Geffrey de Clinton, a Norman; who (doubtless) had his first abode in England, at Clinton (now vulgarly called Glinton) in Oxford-shire, and thence assumed his surname.  
This Geffrey, if we may credit our countryman Rous 
g Rot. I●. Rous penès Rob. Arden. ar. , was grandson to Will. de Tankervile Chamberlain of Normandy, and Maud his wife, daughter to Will, de Arches, whose descent is derived from Wevia sister to Gunora Duchess of Normandy: but of the certainty thereof I much doubt, considering that an authentic Historian 
h Ord. vit. 〈…〉. p. 805. b. , his Contemporary, renders him to have been of very mean parentage, and merely raised from the dust by the favour of the said King Henry, from whose hands he received large possessions, and no small honour, being made, both 
i Regist. Pr. de Kenilw. p. 1.  Lord Chamberlein and Treasurer to the said King, and afterwards Justice 
k Epist. H. Huntindon. M S. de contemptu mundi, in bibl. Cotton. f. 8. b.  of England: which great advancements do argue, that he was a man of extraordinary parts. It seems he took much delight in this place, in respect of the spacious woods, and that large and pleasant Lake (through which divers petty streams do pass) lying amongst them; for he it was that first 
Regist. de Kenilw. p. 2.  built that great and strong Castle here, which was the glory of all these parts, and, for many respects, may be ranked in a third place, at the least, with the most stately Castles of England. Near unto which he also founded 
Regist. de Kenilw. p. 2. , at the same time● a goodly Monastery for Black Canons: of which Order it will not be amiss to take a brief view before I go on with my discourse of this particular Monastery.  
The most received opinion is, that these Canons Regular had their first institution from S. Augustin Bishop of Hippo; wherefore I will succinctly deliver the occasion and ground thereof. This 
n Cata●● Sanctorum per P. de Natalibus lib 7. c. 128.  Augustin was born in the City of Tagaste in Africa, and, betaking himself to the study of Philosophy in his younger years, grew to be an excellent scholar, and a famous Rhetorician, for which he became so eminent, that being sent for to Milan, there to teach rhetoric, by the preaching of S. Ambrose then Bishop of Milan, he was reclaimed from the Heresy of Manicheus, wherewith he had been tainted; And afterwards, coming to Hippo, at the solicitation of a great person, was, by Valerius then B. of that place, ordained a Priest; in which City he shortly instituted a Covent of Clerks, and lived according to the Rule constituted by the holy Apostles, instructing 
o Sommaire des vies des fondateurs etc. des order Relig. per Lovys Beurier. Impr. Paris 1635. f. 9 a. b.  them in the Evangelique perfection; viz. love of Poverty, Obedience, and Chastity.  
After which, upon the death of Valerius he became B. of Hippo; but notwithstanding, being desirous to continue his Religious Course of life, he founded a Monastery of Clerks, within the precincts of his Church.  
Divers sorts of Religious persons have taken him for their lawgiver; viz. the Heremites, called Augustine's, Canons Regular, etc. making all profession under his Rule. Their habit, as Polyd. Virg. 
p Lib. 7. cap. 3.  affirmeth, is a white coat and a linen surplis, under a black cloak, with a hood covering their head and neck, which reacheth to the shoulders; having, under it, doublet, breeches, white stockings, and shoes or slippers, and when they walk out a black corner'd cap, or a broad Hat; their Crowns being shaved, but not so much as other Monks. Thus much as to the Order.  
With this Monastery so founded by the said Geffrey de Clinton, I will now proceed, in regard it was so signal a Monument of his piety, reserving my story of the Castle till anon.  
By his Foundation Charter 
q Ex Regist. de Kenilw. penès Sim. Clarke Bar. p. 1.  it appears, that he gave to the Canons of this House, for the redemption of his sins; as also for the good estate of King Henry, whose consent he had thereto; and of his own wife and children; all the lands and woods of this Kenilworth, excepting what he had reserved for the making of his Castle and Park. Together with the manors of Salford, Itlicote and Neunham in this County. The Church of Wotton, with a hide of land thereto belonging. Two hides in Lilenton; with the Churches of Clinton (in Oxford-shire) and Barton in Northhampton-shire Granting further unto them, of pasturage; viz. that wheresoever his own cattles & hogs should be, whether within his Park or without, there also might theirs have liberty to feed. And their tenants hogs to have the like freedom in all other, except his enclosed woods and Park, as his own tenants had.  
Adding by another Charter 
r Ib. p. 2.  the gift of a full tenth of whatsoever should be brought to his Castle; viz. either to his Cellar, kitchen, Larder, Granary, or Hall-garth; as well of all bought or given, either in Corn, Hay, hogs, Muttons, Bacon, Venison, Cheese, Fish, Wine, Hony, Wax, Tallow, Pepper, and Cumin, though they had been tithed elsewhere before, as of his own proper revenue. Together with all his Lambskins throughout every his manors, as well those as should be killed to eat, as of others that might die casually.  
Canonicus Regularis S ●. Augustini.  
To these large and munificent gifts, he added the manor of Hichenden 
s Ibid. p. 3.  in Com. Buck. which he had by the bounty of King Henry; and the Church of Stone 
t Ibid. p. 3.  in Stafford-shire, which he procured of one Enisan, within whose Lordship it lay, by the consent of Nich. de Stafford, it being founded in his fee. But that which I call, here, the Church of Stone was a small Monastery 
u Ex vet. tabula Carminum Angl. quondam in Prioratu de Stone exist.  founded in memory of Wolfade and Ruffin, slain by King Wolpherus their father, in respect that they became Christians, being converted from Paganism, and baptised by that holy man S. Chad B. of Lichfield, near a thousand years since.  
And besides these particulars did he likewise give 
w Regist. de Kenilw. p. 8.  to the said Canons, liberty to fish with boat and nets, one day in every week; viz. Thursday, in his pool, here at Kenilworth. But other particulars, of him, worthy of Note have not I seen any, except that false accusation 
x H. Hunt. f. 220. a. n. 40. Ord. vit. p. 702. d.  of Treason made against him at Woodstock, where K. Henry kept his Easter in 30. of his reign.  
To him succeeded Geffrey his son and heir, Lord Chamberlain 
y Regist. de Stonley f. 9 b.  likewise to the King as his father was, and possessed of a great estate: for by the certificate 
z Lib. rub. in Scacc. f. 104. a.  of William E. of Warwick, in 12. H. 2. it appears, that he held of him no less than XVII. Knight's fees de veteri feoffamento. Which Geffrey wedded 
a Ex Cartular. Warw. Comit. f. 54. a.  Agnes daughter unto Roger Earl of Warwick, with whom he had in 
b Ex Cartular. Warw. Comit. f. 54. a.  marriage ten of those 17. Knight's fees; id est a discharge from any service for them, except in some special cases: As also Shrivalty 
c Ex Cartular. Warw. Comit. f. 54. a.  of this County, to hold to him and his heirs, in such sort, as he the said Earl, had held, or might hold it of the King: and was a great benefactor to this Monastery of Kenilworth; not only by confirming 
d Regist. de Kenilw. p. 4.  all his father's grants thereto; but adding these particulars; viz. the land at Newton 
e p. 5. , at the burial of his father. The manor 
f p. 9  of Pakinton with the Church and Mill, there. The greatest 
g p. 5.  part of Leminton with the Church and Mill. The Mill 
h p. 5.  of of Guy-Cliff. The Cell of Bretford 
i p. 7. , with lands at Wridfen 
k p. 5.  and Wotton 
l p. 5. . The Churches of Wilmeleghton 
m p. 5.  (now called Wormleghton) Herberbury 
n p. 5. , Radford 
o p. 22. , and Budbroke 
p p. 23. , all in this County; with the Church of Stivecle 
q p. 22.  in Buckingham-shire, confirmed 
r p. 62.  to them by William Pipard.  
All which were likewise ratified 
s Ib. p. 115. etc.  by Henry de Clinton, son to the last specified Geffrey, who also gave 
t p. 119.  thereunto the town of Tachebroke, with much more land at 
u p. 5.10.  Wridfen: in consideration whereof the before specified Canons allowed 
w p. 120.  to him every day, during his life, two manchets, such as two of the said Canons used to have, and four gallons of their better beer, according to wine measure which he was to have whither he were at Kenilworth or not, from the time he should enter into a religious life, in case he did so do, except on those days he had entertainment in the said Monastery. After whose death, Amicia de Bidun, his wife, released 
p. 127.  unto these Canons all her right of dowry, which she had in the lands so given by her said husband.  
I will now only enumerate the principal grants made by divers other persons to this Monastery, for as much as of such that were in this County, I speak more largely as I discourse of those particular places. viz. Brueria (now called Hethe near Wotton) given 
Ib. p. 11.  by Odo de Turri. The Church of Stoneley 
z p. 145.  by K. H. 1. Divers lands in Molington 
p. 119.  by julian de S. Remigio; As also the Church of Yftele, 
p. 119. , with a yard land in 
p. 119.  Couley (near Oxford). The Church of Hethe 
d p. 119.  (in Oxford-shire) by Lescelina, daughter to Geffrey the Founder; and wife to Norman de Verdon; which Bertram de Verdon, her son, confirmed 
e p. 119. ; granting 
f p. 119. , besides, a meadow at Asho called Rugenhale, and another at Bretford.  
The Churches of Brailes 
g p. 21.22. , and Wellesburne 
h p. 21.22.  by Roger Earl of Warwick. Of Locksley 
i p. 53, 54.  by Rob. fill Odonis, with certain lands also there. Of Whitnash 
k 39  by Ralph de Mara and Lesceline his wife. Of Hampton 
l p. 43.44.  in Arden and Smite 
m p. 55.  with the chapel of Brinklow 
n 5●.  by Roger de Mowbray. Of Langford 
o p. 58.  in Derbyshire by Nich. de Gresley and Margaret his wife; which Margaret, in her minority, with her whole patrimony, was long under the care and tutelage of the before specified Geffrey, the Founder. Of Chesterton 
p p. 15●.  by Will. Croc. Of Fenny-Compton 
q p. 15●.  and one hid of land there by Gilbert le Bigoth. Of Eatendon 
r p. 162. , with divers lands there by Sewal fill. Fulcheri (ancestor to the ancient family of Shirley, yet lords of that manor.) And of Cherlton-Canvile 
s p. 60.  in Com. Somerset by Rich. de Canvile. All which, with their several Chappells, were confirmed to these Canons by several Kings and Bishops, as I shall have occasion more fully to manifest when I come to each of them.  
Of Broke 
t p. 32.  in Rutland, which was a Cell to this Monastery, given by Hugh de Ferrer, and confirmed by Walcheline his brother. Of lands in Newton 
u p. 36.  by Ernald de Bois. In Herdwic 
w p. 39.40.  and Halford 
x p. 39.40.  by Will. Giffard. In Baginton 
y p. 35.  by Hen. de Arden. In Ludewell 
z p. 59  by Manasses Arsic. In Tisho 
a p. 158.  by Ric. de Bereford, Cecily his wife, and Ralph 
b p. 159.160.  de S. Edmundo. Of half a yard land in Ricardscote 
c p. 161. , in Com. Staff. By Cecily the daughter of Rog. le wait. Of lands in Herberbury 
d p. 175.  by Henry Malory and others 
e p. 171, 172. . Of firewood in Berkswell 
f p. 51, 52.  by Nigel de Mundevill. Of lands in Wolston 
g p. 56.  by Rog de Frevill and Sibyl his wife. And to these were added the Church of Milverton 
h F. levat. xv. Joh. 8.  by Walter Espigurnell and Celestina his wife, in 16. H. 3. With the greatest part 
i Ex autog. penès Will. Vic. Staff.  of Locksley, Westcote, and Morton; and the advouson 
k Ex autog. penès Will. Vic. Staff.  of the Church of Locksley by Peter de Mora, about the 38. of H. 3.  
Afterwards; viz. in 19 E. 2. john Lok, and Roger de Boyvill had licence 
l pat. 19 E. 2. p. 2. m. 9  from the King to grant the manor of Patleshull in Stafford-shire to this Monastery. In 20. E. 3. Thomas de Hampton to give 
m Pat. 20. E. 3. p. 1. m. 30.  five mess. with cxii. acres of land in Radford thereunto. And in 25. of the same K. reign, John the son of john de Peto, for granting 
n Pat. 25. E. 3. p. 3. m. 18.  xiv. mess. two Carucats, and five yard land in Loxley to it.  
Many other small parcels, in several places, were at sundry times given to these Canons by common persons, the mention whereof I do purposely pass by, for brevity's sake. Of all which the Prior and Covent of this House, being thus possessed in 12. E. 1. granted 
o F. levat. Oct. joh. Bap. 12. E. 1.  away the Churches of Fenny-Compton, and Chesterton to the B. of Coventre and Lichfield, and his successors for ever.  
And of these their possessions, as they had ample confirmations 
p Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 4. per Insp.  by several Kings of this Real●e, so were the privileges very great which they enjoyed by those Charters; viz. 
q Pat. 13. E. 4. p. 2. m. 17. per Insp.  power to keep Court-Leet, assize of bread and beer, authority to try malefactors within divers of their Lordships and freedom from suit to the County and Hundred-Courts, as by the same Charters, unto which I have pointed, may be seen: besides Free-warren in divers of their manors, as I shall instance when I come to them in particular. To these was added 
r Rot. F. 4. E. 3. m. 26.  by King E. 3. that the subprior and Covent should, during the vacancy, have the custody of the said House, and all the Temporalties appertaining thereunto, paying only to the King his heirs and successors, for every whole year, cxvii li. two s. viij d.  
As to the appropriation of the particular Churches before recited, to the use and benefit of this Monastery, I shall take notice of them when I come to those places where they are situate; as also of such Chappells which were belonging to any of them, that I have not yet mentioned.  
Thus was their plenty very great, wanting nothing that might be useful to them in a full and fit manner, even to the meanest conveniencies; K. H. 3. granting 
s Pat. 35. E. 3. n. 9  them liberty to conduct Spring-water, by pipes, from a pure fountain which lay fit for that purpose, to the several offices in the Monastery.  
That the Priory of Stone in Com. Staff. was a Cell to this House, and how it came to be so I have already showed: And that the nature of those cells was to be subordinate, as to matter of government, and the like, unto those whereof they were thus members, it is not unknown to any man of judgement. I shall now therefore briefly show, when, how, and upon what terms the Canons of Stone became exempted from such their subjection to these of Kenilworth; which was by an unanimous reference to the Decree 
t Giff. f. 84. ●.  and final determination of Roger Meuland Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, in Anno 1260. (44. H. 3.) Who, thereupon, did ordain, that from thenceforth the Prior of Stone might receive Canons to that habit and profession, and freely dispose of every thing both spiritual and temporal appertaining to them, without the allowance of the Prior of Kenilworth. And that the said Prior of Stone, and every of the Canons there serving God, with their successors, should be free and exempt from any future subjection to the Pr. and C. of Kenilworth for ever, except in these particulars; viz. that the Prior of Kenilworth, for the time being, ought once every year to visit the said Priory of Stone with ten Horses, staying only two days, and performing his office there, as of custom, not removing any Canon of that House; nor sending any Canon to the House of Stone, there to continue.  
And when the Priory of Stone should happen to be void, two of the Canons of Kenilworth, together with those of Stone to be at the election. That such election should be made by licence first required of the Prior of Kenilworth, in case he were then within the Kingdom; or of his substitute, if he were absent; and within eight days following, the two Canons of Kenilworth to repair thither, to see that all things were carried uprightly at the said election: but if they came not within that time, the Canons of Stone to proceed without them. And moreover, that during the vacancy, the Prior and Covent of Kenilworth, as Patrons, should have the custody thereof by one of th●ir Canons; who, till the new Prior were elected, was to have fitting diet there, not meddling with a●●●he goods at Stone, movable or unmovable.  
It was likewise then decreed, that when the Priory of Kenilworth should happen to be void, the Prior of Stone, in case he had been a Canon of Kenilworth, should be present at the election of the new Prior of Kenilworth; taking his place in the chapterhouse, and choir, as his predecessors had done. And, that all such Charters of Kenilworth, which might be of use to the Canons of Stone, should be transcribed, and those transcripts attested with the seals of the said B and Prior of Kenilworth; And upon necessary occasions the originals to be delivered to the Prior of Stone, or his certain attorney for the defence of that Hou●e, and prosecution of their rights. Which Decree bears date on the day of the translation of S. Thomas the Martyr in the year abovesaid.  
But after this; viz. in An. 1291. (21. E. 1.) there growing some difference betwixt the Canons of Kenilworth & Stone, concerning the lands, which they of Stone held, they came to a final Agreemeet 
u Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 2. m. 33. . Whereupon they of Kenilworth released to those of Stone and their successors, their total interest in the said House of Stone, and the particular lands and Churches thereunto appertaining; all which are mentioned therein: Saving to these of Kenilworth their right of patronage, as aforesaid; and the yearly Rent of xii. marks and a half sterling, that by their public Instrument the Canons of Stone were bound to pay to Kenilworth. Which Agreement and Releases were confirmed by King E. 3. 16. Aug. in the x. year of his reign.  
Of the damages that this Monastery sustained when the Castle was besieged in 50. H. 3. I purpose to take notice when I come to discourse of the same Leaguer, having, in the next page inserted the names of all the Priors of this House which I have met with; together with the times when most of them were admitted: But little is there now memorable of them, considering that their Monuments, and historical actions, kept in certain Registers, which they had in the nature of Annals, were all destroyed at that fatal dissolulution of it, and the rest, by K. H. 8. so that there is nothing now remaining, but a very great Bell yet hanging in the present Parish-Church, made, it seems by Prior Kederminster, who lived temp. H. 4. H. 5. and beginning of H. 6. time; about which there is an Inscription in large Characters, as may be seen where I have exhibited the arms still remaining in the windows of the said Church.  
I now descend to that Survey, taken in 26. H. 8. as preparatory to the said general dissolution; at which time this Monastery was valued 
w M S. penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 46. a.  at 533 li. 15 s. 04 d. per annum, over and above all reprises; viz. in quitrents, Synodals, Procurations, Pensions, stipends to curates, Charges of anniverssaries, and yearly Fees to the Officers belonging thereunto, with the like. In which it appears, that there was weekly given 
x Ib. f. 45. b.  in alms to poor people for the soul of Geffrey de Clinton the Founder, half a quarter of Moncorne, rated then at 5 s. the quarter; and three bushels of Barley made in beer, at the rate of 4 s. the quarter. And on Maunday-Thursday yearly distributed 
y Ib. f. 45. b.  to poor people in ready money, bread, and beer, at the washing of their feet lxxii s. The principal Officers belonging to this House, being at that time, Henry Marq. Dorset, high 
z Ibid. f. 4●. a.  Steward, whose Fee was cvi s. viij d. per ann. Laurence Grey Receiver 
a Ibid. f. 4●. a.  general, whose Fee was vi li. per annum, John Lodbroke Auditor 
b Ibid. f. 4●. a. , his Fee being liii s. iv d. per annum.  
From the foundation to the dissolution of this Religious-House, were about 430. years, it being surrendered 
Ex autog. 〈◊〉 Cur. Augm.  15. April. 29. H. 8. by the then Abbot and Covent, whose names I have here inserted with their several Pensions, as they were allowed to each of them during their lives.  

Simon jekys Abbas.  
joh. Lister Prior.  
Will. Warwyke.  
Rich. Bager.  
joh. Rogers.  
Tho. Parker.  
Georgius Ryddell.  
Rad. Baxter.  
Rich. Hethe.  
Tho. Stene.  
Will. Clare.  
Rich. Palmer.  
Rich. Todd.  
Will. chamberlain.  
joh. Luffkyn.  
Rad. Sutton.   

Pensiones 
d Ex. cod. MS. in Cur. Augm.  annuae.  Simoni jakes Abbati ib. 
c li.  joh. Lyster Priori ib. 
viij l.  Will. warwick Canon. ib. 
vi li.  joh. Roger's Canon. ib. 
seven li.  Ric. Bager Canon. ib. 
vi li.  Tho. Stone Canon. ib. 
seven li.  Tho. Parker Canon. ib. 
v li. vi s. viij d.  Georgio Rydel Canon. ib. 
v li. vi s. viij d.  Rad. Bakester Canon. ib. 
v li.  Ric. Hethe Canon. ib. 
v li. vi s. viij d.  joh. Rivers Canon. ib. 
v li.  Will. Clare Canon. ib. 
v li.  Ric. Palmer Canon. ib● 
v li.  Ric. Todde Canon. ib. 
v li.   

Catalogus Priorum.  

●●gist. de ●enilw. p. ●.  Bernardus temp. H. 1.  
Laurentius temp. Regis Steph.  

〈◊〉 f. 31. in. levat.  Silvester 2. joh.  
Henricus 16. H. 3.  

● Io●. ● levat.  David 23. H. 3.  

● joh. 16. H. 3. ●rw.  Robertus de Estleye 51. H. 3.  
Rob. de Salle, defunctus 6. E. 2.  
Tho. de Warmynton 6. E. 2.  

levat. 3. ●●m.  joh. de Peyto. 2. Id. April. 19 E. 3.  

●sch. 23. ● 3. ●arr.  Henr. de Bradwey 22. Aug. 1361.  
Tho. de Merston. 8. R. 2.  

〈◊〉 51. H. ● m. 32.  Will. de Brayles. 11. Aug. 1400.  
Tho. Kidderminster. 12. 〈◊〉 1402.  

Pat. 6. ●. ●2. p. 1. m. ●0.  Tho. Holygreve 5. Aug. 1439.  
joh. Yardley. 2. Maii 1458.  

●●rthb. ●. ●. b.  Rad. Maxfeild 11. Jan. 1494.  
Will. Wall 9 H. 8.  

〈…〉 9 a. Burg. f. ●. a.  Simon jekys 29. H. 8.   
Touching the manor of Kenilworth, 
〈…〉 11. a. 〈◊〉. f. 37.  which belonged to this religious House, I find, that it continued in the Crown till 6. Eliz. and then was granted 
〈◊〉 f. 27.  to Rob. Earl of Leicester (at that time possessed of the Castle, as I shall show by and by. 
〈◊〉 141. b. ●●gist. Col●● de ●●oll. f. ●2. a.  But the site of the Monastery, which had been given by K. H. 8. to Sir Andrew Flamok (a Courtier of those days) descended to Sir Will. Flamok his son and heir, who died 
〈◊〉 autog. ●●aria ●●gm. 〈◊〉. 6. 〈◊〉 p. 12. 〈◊〉 2. 〈◊〉.  seized thereof 11. Julii, 2. Eliz. leaving Katherine his daughter and heir about three years old, afterwards married to john Colburn of Morton-Morrell in this County esquire. Which John, having bought certain Horses, stolen out of the said Earls stables here at Kenilworth-Castle, as was pretended, became so terrified by Leicester, that he quitted unto him all his right therein, upon easy terms, as I have heard. 
〈◊〉 relat. 〈◊〉. Col●● eq. 〈◊〉.    

Kenilworth Castle.  
THat this Castle was built by Geffrey de Clintou Chamberlain and Treasurer to K. H. 1. I have already in my discourse of the Priory, by him then founded, sufficiently manifested; where also I have spoke, both of his parentage, and what else, in relation to him, is notable: but, being a place of such extraordinary strength and largeness (as may be seen by the circuit, breadth, and depth of the outer moats, and that unnparaleled part thereof, called Cesars-Tower; which by the thickness of its walls and form of building, appears to have been of the first foundation) continued not long to his posterity: for in 11. H. 2. the Shiriff accounted 
h Rot. P. 11. H. 2.  for the profit of the Park; and in 19 H. 2. it was possessed and garrisoned 
i Rot. P. 19 H. 2.  by the King, his eldest son (whom he had crowned) then rebelling against him; with whom jews 
k R. Hou. f. 305. a. n. 40.  K. of France, Rob. 
l Ib. f. 106. b. n. 50.  Earl of Leic. Hugh 
m Ib. f. 106. b. n. 50.  Earl of Chester, and many other great men took part, as our Historians do declare. At which time there was laid in 
n Rot. P. 19 H. 2. Pretium rerum.  a c. quarters of breadcorn, at viij li. viij s. two d. charge (being not then much more than 2 d. a bushel;) 20. quarters of Barley at 33 s. 4 d. An hundred Hogs at 7 li. 10 s. Forty Cows, salted, at 4 li. cxx. Cheeses at 40 s. 25. quarters of salt at 30 s. at which time c. ●ol. were allowed for making of a Gaol there.  
And the next year following, did the same Shiriff; viz. Bertram de Verdon, account 
o Rot. P. 20. H. 2.  large sums of money, for payment of the soldiers, Horse and Foot, therein. 'Tis true, that Geffrey de Clinton, son & heir to the said Geffrey the Founder, had it a while in possession again, as some words of his Charter, whereby he granted certain lands in Milverton do import; viz. 
p Regist. de Kenilw. p. 138.  Postquam Castellum meum & honorem meum recuperavi; but it remained with him scarce 7. years; and, after that time was never out of the King's hands, till Henry 3. granted it to Sim. Montfort E. of Leic. as I shall show anon: for in 27. H. 2. the Shiriff accounted 
q Rot. P. 27. H. 2.  for the Ferm of the ward thereof: (which I take to be such money as was paid by the Country people, who were, otherwise, to perform their service in person for the guarding of this Castle): as also for certain money that he received, in the nature of Rent, from such as had their abode therein. Which makes me conjecture, that some persons, for security to themselves and their goods, obtained leave, there to reside, whereby they might be preserved from robbery and mischief in those turbulent times.  
The next year following, he accounted 
r Rot. P. 28. H. 2.  for the Ferm of such ground as was within the compass of the fortifications. In 
s Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  30. H. 2. for the charge of repairing the walls. In 31. 
t Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  for workmanship about the goal there. In 
u Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  33. for the ground within the Castle, and paunage of the Park. In 1 R. 1. again 
w Rot. P. de iisd. ann. , for the ferm of the same ground. In 2. 
x Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  and 3. 
y Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  for the custody and repair thereof. And in the beginning of King John's time, Henry de Clinton (grandson to the founder) released 
z Ex Cod. rubro in Scacc. ad calcem.  to the King all his right in the same; as also in the woods and pools, and whatever else belonged thereto, excepting what he had possession of at the death of K. H. 2. his father. Which Henry de Clinton had issue Henry; who, being in the rebellion K. John (at the later end of his reign) submitted 
a Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 9  himself, and returned to obedience in 2. H. 3. assuring the K. of his future fidelity, whereupon the Shiriff had command 
b Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 9  to give him livery of those lands, in Kenilworth, of his inheritance by right from his father. But after him I find little here, in Kenilworth of this family; and therefore, in regard it was of longer continuance in Colshill, and Maxstoke, in Hemlingford-Hundred, I have there inserted the whole descent, and made my historical observations thereupon: and so returning again to this Castle, do observe, that, in 5. joh. Hugh de Chaucumb (afterwards Shiriff of these counties, for divers years) was made governor 
c Pat. 5. Joh. ● m. 5.  thereof (his predecessor in that command having 
d Pat. 5. Joh. ● m. 5.  been Hugh Bardulf); who continued in that place till 9 Joh. and then Rob. de Ropesle (the then Shiriff) was 
e Pat. 9 joh. m. 6.  put in his room. In 13. joh. Will. de Cantilupe Shiriff also at that time) accounted 
f Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  for 361. li. 07 s. 00. laid out in more building upon this Castle: as also 102. li. 19 s. 03 d. for making a Chamber and Wardrobe. The next year following, 224 li. for 
g Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  more building there: and in 
h Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  17. Joh. (for he continued many years' Shiriff) 402 li. 02 s. 00. more, for repairs thereof.  
That later end of King John's reign, being very troublesome in respect that divers of the Barons rebelled against him, was doubtless the reason wherefore the King bestowed such cost in building and repairs here about that time; for it was then garrisoned with soldiers, Ralph de Normanvill being sent 
Pat. 18. joh. m. 7.  thither by the King as a principal Officer, yet to be under the command of the beforementioned W. de Cantilupe, the King's Steward and governor thereof, the King's son being there then, for safety, as it should seem. In 3. H. 3. there was 150 li. 02 s. 03. d. accounted 
k Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  for building up of a Tower thereof, which fell down at Christmas before. And in 
l Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  5. and in 6. H. 3. more money laid out in repairs. 
m Rot. P. de iisd. ann.   
It seems that the said W. de Cantilupe (Shiriff 
n Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  of this County and Leicester-shire; from 12. Joh. till 8. H. 3.) resided at this Castle; for, in 7. H. 3. command 
o Claus. 9 H. 3. m. 1●.  was given to those that sold the windefall-trees in the Park, that they should allow unto him part of that timber, to repair the buildings wherein he dwelled, which were ruined by the wind. And the same year, and the next, did the said Will. account 
p Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  for his charges therein, and other repairs. But in 8. H. 3. the custody thereof was committed 
q Pat. 8. H. 3. m. 11.  to john Russell. In 
r Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  9 H. 3. Rob. Lupus (or Low) than the Shiriff, accounted for the carriage of five tonns of wine, brought from southampton and laid in here. And in 
s Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  11. H. 3. Will. de Stutevill, for mending the gaol and other things amiss, he having that year the Custody thereof, together with the Shiriffalty of these counties.  
In 
Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  13. H. 3. Stephan. de Segrave (the then Shiriff) accounted for mending the banks of the pool, and in 
Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  15. for repairs of the Castle. It seems that some Malefactors had wont to be imprisoned here; for in 15. H. 3. Will. Basset, and others, were constituted 
w 〈◊〉 15. 〈◊〉. 3. in d.  Justices for the Gaol-delivery thereof. In 
Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  19 H. 3. the then Shiriff accounted 06 li. 16 s. 04 d. for a fair and beautiful boat to lie near the door of the King's great Chamber, here. In 
Rot. P. de iisd. ann.  21. H. 3. here was another Gaol-delivery. In 22. H. 3. Hugh le Poer, the then governor, had command 
z Claus. 22. H. 3. m. 15.  to deliver it to Walter Grace Archbishop of York to the use of Ottobone the Pope's Legate, to whom the King had then committed the custody of it. (Which Ottobone was afterwards Pope, by the name of Adrian 5.); the occasion of whose coming into England, and the stirs thereupon, our Historians do show. Which Ottobone substituted 
a Claus. 22. H. 3. m. 15.  Ric. de Grace, to keep it in his stead● for by a Precept of the K. to the same Richard, bearing date that year, he is styled Constable thereof.  
In 26. H. 3. much cost in building, and repairs, was bestowed here; viz. 
Rot. P. ●6. H. 3.  in ceiling the chapel with wainscot, and painting it, making seats for the King and Queen, handsomely adorned; repairing the Tower where the bells hung; making all the walls new on the southside, by the pool, (which I conceive to be the same, without alteration that yet stands); beautifying the Q. Chamber with painting, and enlarging it: the same year Gilb. de Segrave being made Governor 
Pat. 26. H. 3. in d.  thereof; who by his Letters Pat. dated at Windsor, 7. April. doth declare 
Pat. 26. H. 3. in d. , that he was to keep it only during the King's pleasure, and not deliver it into the hands of any one but the King himself, so long as he lived: and, that if the King should die during his custody thereof, to yield it to Queen Elinor for the use of the King's heirs: but in case the said Q. could not come in person, that then he would not deliver it to any, except to some of her uncles, to the use of the King's heirs, who were not in league with the King of France. And for his observance of these conditions, he took a solemn oath upon the holy Bible in the King's presence. Howbeit, shortly afterwards, viz. in 28. H. 3. the King made Simon Montfort Earl of Leic. 
Pat. 28. ●. 3. m. 8.  governor thereof; And in 32. H. 3. granted 
Pat. 32. H. ●● m. 11.  the custody of it to Alianore, his sister, than wife of the said Simon, to hold during her life: about which time the woods belonging to it, lying near the road betwixt Coventre and Warwick, were very thick (which now are all gone): Wherefore, in 34. H. 3. the Constable hereof had command 
Claus. 34. ●. 3. m. 12.  to cut down six acres, in breadth, of the under-wood there growing, for the security of passengers.  
In 38. H. 3. the King granted 
R●t. vas●. ●. H. 3. p. ● n. ●9.  it to the said Sim. Montfort Earl of Leicester, and Elianore his wife, during their lives: which Earl, being of a most haughty and ambitious spirit, was the principal ringleader in that great rebellion of the Barons, begun in 42. H. 3. at which time they put themselves in arms, held a Parliament at Oxford, by force; and compelled the King's assent to their unjust and dishonouble Ordinances. Which fire, so kindled, never ceased flaming, more or less, till it was quenched with the blood of those conspirators in the battle at Evesham 49. H. 3. as our Historians, especially Math. Westm. who hath written most largely thereof manifesteth; to whom I refer my Reader for more full satisfaction, in regard I must confine myself to what relates chief to this County: wherein I shall observe, that in 
i Math. Westm. p. 759.  48. H. 3. after the King had got Northampton, and that good success seemed to attend him, having there taken divers eminent prisoners; many of the Northern Barons likewise coming into his aid, john G●ffard, a Knight of much valour, but one of the most desperate rebels, was sent by Earl Simon, with divers other, to this Castle to be governor thereof: which, as the same Historian reports, the said Earl of Leic. had wonderfully fortified, and stored with many kinds of warlike engines, till that time never seen, nor heard of in England. Who, being come thither, and having suspicion, that the fidelity of the then Earl of Warwick (Will. Mauduit) was firm to the King, he surprised 
k Ibid.  Warwick-Castle most deceitfully; and, carrying the said Earl, with his wife and family prisoners hither, demolished a great part of his Castle at Warwick, lest it should be of advantage to any of the royal party (as when I come to Warwick I shall more punctually show.)  
The particulars touching the battle of jews, which happened shortly after; where the Barons prevailing, the King and Prince were made prisoners: as also of the divisions which grew amongst the Chief of those rebels after they had got all in their power. Of the contrivance how to get the Prince out of the Earl of Leic. hands, who had him then with the King a prisoner at Hereford-Castle; and of his escape and sudden raising an Army, I must not stay here to relate: but hasting on to what concerns this place, shall observe 
l Chron. Ab●nd. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20. f. 120. b. , that Montfort Earl of Leic. understanding that many came into the Prince, and how his power daily increased, sent his younger son Simon into the North, to hasten away the Barons of that rebellious pack, residing in those parts; who brought up thence almost 20. Banners, with a great multitude of soldiers to this Castle, where they made their station for a while, and hence went to Winchester; but, having spoiled that City, made a sudden return to this place again: whereof notice being given to the Prince, then at Worcester with his Army, by Ralph de Ardern of this County, at that time one of the rebel's party (who employed a woman called Margoth, that cunningly travailed in man's apparel) he made 
m Chron. Evesh. MS. in bib. Bodl. [K. 84] f. 63. a.  a show as if he would have Marched to Salisbury; and, to colour the business, sent certain Foot, with accoutrements for Horse, before: but when he wrought to the way thwarting the country towards Kenilworth, hasted thitherward; and coming 
n Chron. Abend. ut suprà.  privately in the night time to a deep valley, near this Castle, armed, and ordered his men; which, whilst he was doing, he heard a great noise that made them fear their enemies had taken an alarm, and were then ready to fall upon them; but it happened to be nothing else than certain carriages going out to fetch victual for the rebels, which they took, making use of their fresh horses; and so, entering the town and the Monastery, surprised a great number of their enemies with very little slaughter.  
Of which number were xv. that bore Banners; whereof these 
o Chron. Evesh. ut supra.  were the chief, Gilbert de Gant (Rob. de Vere) Earl of Oxford, Will. de Montchensy, Ric. de Grace, Adam de Newmarch, Baldwin Wake, Walter de Colevile, John de Grace son of Ric. de Grace, and Hugh de Nevil, with their Horses and arms, whom they carried prisoners to the Castle of Worcester. But young Sim. Montfort lodged that night in the Castle; and so, with those that were there, secured themselves: the Prince making so sudden a return to Worcester, that Montfort had no notice thereof; but, expecting to join with those Forces which his son had brought out of the North, hasted from Hereford towards Kenilworth, passing Severn in the twilight where it was fordable; and, staying two days at 
p Chron. Evesh. ut supra.  Kemsey near Worcester, on the third came to Evesham.  
Whose motions, being observed by the Prince, he divided 
q Chron. Abend. ut supra, f. 121. a.  his Army into three parts, whereof himself led one, Clare Earl of Glouc. another, and Rog. Mortimer the third: and, marching towards Evesham, fromwards the North, made show, as if, coming from hence, it had been the forces of young Montfort, with the Northern Barons before specified: for the better disguising of which business, he caused the Banner of young Simon, with the rest that he had taken, to be carried in the front of his Army; and so hasted to get the top of the hill, near Evesham, there to embattle. But this approach of the Prince (saith the same Author) was discovered by one Nicholas, a Barber to Montfort Earl of Leich. who, being skilful in the knowledge of ensigns, told the Earl that his sons Forces were coming, for he knew their Banners. Howbeit Montfort, suspecting the worst, and fearing to be circumvented, sent the Barber to the top of the Abby-steeple, to take a clearer view of them: who was no sooner come thither, but he found it quite otherwise: for the Prince had then taken down those colours of theirs, and erected his own Banner, with the Banner of the Earl of Glouc. o● the one side, and that of Mortimer towards the west: which when the Barber saw, he cried out to the Earl, and told him how it was; who, forth with making all hast he could to draw out his Army, encouraged them, with confident expressions, that it was for the laws of the land, yea, the cause of God, and justice that they were to fight.  
But God that sometimes permits rebellious Subjects to prevail in many wicked attempts against their sovereigns; making use of them, only, for a while as his chastising rod, for special respects; to manifest to all the world, that he owned them not in these their unchristian enterprises, brought upon them swift confusion: For the Welsh, even before the battle began, betook themselves to flight● of which, many were drowned in the river Avon; and the rest of the rebel's strength, after a sharp skirmish was overpowred, so that few escaped the present slaughter, that the same day were not taken prisoners. The principal persons that lost their lives in this battle were 
r Ibid. , Simon Earl of Leic. Henry Montfort his eldest son, Hugh le Despenser, Ralph Basset of Drayton, Thomas de Estele, Will. de M●undevile, John de Beauchamp of Bedford, Guy de Raliol, Rog. de Rowele, Will. 
s Chron. Evish. p. 64. a.  de Eboraco, Ric. Trussell, Will. de Bermi●●●am, Wilt. de crepping, Rog. 
t Math. Westm.  de St. John, and Rob. Tregoz. Divers other persons of quality, with a multitude of the common sort, being then also slain. Of those that were wounded and taken prisoners these were the chief; Guy 
u ibid.  the Mountfort a younger son to the said Earl of Leic. John Fitz-Iohn, Henry de Hastings, Humphrey de Boun the younger, john de Vescy, Peter de Montfort jun. and Nich. de Segrave. This was done 
w M. Paris. p. 998. n. 20.  on the Nones of Aug. (id est 4. Aug.) Anno 1265. 49. H. 3.  
Many other particulars are there touching this Rebellion, and the said battle, not yet made public; but because they do not directly relate to this County, whereunto I do confine myself, I must pass them by; not intending to have digre'st, so much, had not that which I have said upon this subject been deduced from such authorities, as have not yet come to the open view of the world, and without the relation whereof, there would not have been so perfect a coherence in my Story of this place, as now there is, a great part of the Scene lying in this Shire.  
After which victory, many places of strength were rendered 
x Chron. Evesh. f. 64. b.  to the King: but Sim. Montfort, one of the sons of Earl Simon, continuing still in this strong Castle, received in divers of those that fled from the battle, with other the friends and followers of them that were slain, who were much embittered for the death of their kindred and familiars, whereby he grew to be very powerful, sending abroad his bailiffs and Officers like a King; his soldiers spoiling, burning, plundering, and destroying the Houses, Towns and Lordships of his adversaries; driving away their cattles, and imprisoning many; forcing them to what fines, he pleased, for their liberty. Which course of domineering he held 
y Claus. 55. H. 3. m. 5.  on, from the feast of S. Martin (which is about xi. Nou.) in 50. H. 3. till Midsummer following, that the siege began.  
But the King, being thus, by the Victory at Evesham, redeemed; and restored to his regal power, having called a Parliament at Winchester (wherein that great City of London, was, for its malevolent adherence to, and assistance of the rebels, deprived of its ancient privileges; and all that had been active for them, or their furtherers disherited, and their estates bestowed on those that had stood firm to the King, according to their several demerits;) considering 
z Chron. Abend. f. 122. a.  well what further mischiefs might befall the whole Kingdom, unless the insolences of those, which were in this Castle, should be restrained, their numbers daily increasing, made preparation to march into these parts, for the timely reducing thereof. And having fitted himself with an Army, came to Warwick, staying there a while for more forces from several parts.  
In this interim (it seems) Simon Montfort the younger (before mentioned) considering, that without the help of a powerful Host, to raise the siege of this Castle, then approaching, he could not long hold it, stole privately away and got into France, there endeavouring to obtain forces in aid of that rebellious remnant yet unsubdued in England, leaving Henry de Hastings governor hereof in his absence, whom he encouraged to hold it out stoutly, giving him assurance, that within a certain time he should be relieved. But when that assistance, which the King expected, was come to him (amongst which was 
a Pat. 50. H. 3. in d.  Osbert Geffard who brought the Posse Comitatus of Oxford-shire) and 
b Pat. 50. H. 3. in d.  Reginald. Fill. Petri, the like for this County, he set 
c Chron. Abe●●. ut 〈◊〉  forwards towards Kenilworth, with Banners and ensigns displayed; and, on 
d Chron. Abe●●. ut 〈◊〉  the morrow after the feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, begirt this Castle on every side; where taking care to have all fit supply of Victual for his Army, he 
Claus. 50. ●. 3. m. 2.  commanded the Shiriff of Norfolk to cause 36 tuns of wine to be brought hither from Lenne, which were bought for his use by purveyors there: but, being desirous to avoid the spilling of more blood, he sent a gracious message 
Artic. in D●cto de Kenilw.  to those that held it; whose hopes were such, either upon young Montfort's promises, or dissidence so great, knowing what mischiefs they had done, that they did not only slight the King's offers, but maimed 
Artic. in D●cto de Kenilw.  the Messenger, and with much resolution defended themselves against all the assaults that were made, having engines 
Math. Westm.  that cast forth stones of great bigness; and making bold and frequent sallies 
Math. Westm. , did very much mischief: neither could the Sentence of Ottobon, the Pope's Legate, who was there in the Camp, nor the K. power, any whit daunt them.  
The K. therefore, that those, whose estates were thus by the Parliament at Winchester utterly confiscate, and given away (as I have already said) should not, through desperation, betake themselves to such ways of revenge as might have embrued the kingdom in universal streams of blood for a long time; of his gracious 
Ib.  disposition, advising with his council and the said legate, caused a convention 
Ib.  of the Clergy and Laity of the Land here at Kenilworth; who elected xii persons of the most potent Nobility and prudent Prelates, to whom power was given to make a certain determination touching the estates of those that were disherited, they being accordingly sworn to what might be most convenient. Whereupon the K. with the Clergy and People (before mentioned) did likewise swear, that they would inviolably observe the said Decree.  
The persons thus chosen being Walter Bronescombe B. of Exeter, Walter Giffard B. of Bath and Wells, Walt. Cantilupe B. of Worcester, ..... ..... B. of S. David's, Gilb. de Clare E. of Glouc. Humphrey de Bohun E. of Hereford, Philip Basset, John Balliol, Rob. Walraund, Alan lafoy Zouch, Rog. de Somery, and Waryn de Bassingburne; the Articles whereof I shall not need to insert, in regard that they are publicly printed 
Pru. Th. ●errhelet ●. 1543. : but the substance of them was to this effect.  
That every person disherited might redeem his lands by a pecuniary Fine according to the nature of his offence; which Fine should be paid unto those that then possessed them, so that the same were not above 5 years' value at the most, nor under 2 at the least; except the wife and children of the E. of Leicester, concerning whom the K. referred himself to the K. of France; and excepting Rob. Ferrer E. of Derby, who was to pay 7 years' value of his lands; and excepting Henry de Hastings, and those that maimed the K. Messenger, who were to be imprisoned 7 years, or submit to the K. mercy. This was that memorable Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth by all our Historians and Records; for in the K. Camp at the siege of this Castle, was it by Proclamation published Prid. Kal. nou. an. 1266. 51 H. 3. though the persons elected met 
Chron. ●●●sh. f. ●. a.  at Coventre, in respect of conveniency for lodging, and otherwise, that could not be had in the Army. And on the morrow after, being the Feast of All Saints, it was confirmed 
Chron. ●●end. f. ●2. a.  by all the Prelates of England, not only by their corporal Oaths, but under their Seals; which they (being specially convocated by the Legate before mentioned) affixed unto it. Which Legate made public Declaration 
p Chron. MS I. Rous in Bibls. Cotton, p. 247.  thereof in the Pulpit of the collegiate Church in Warwick, the very next Sunday following, the K. and his council, with a great auditory of all states and degrees, being then present.  
These things being performed, the K. forthwith sent 
q Chron. Ab●nd. f. 122. a.  special Messengers to the besieged in this Castle, and to those that had fled and possessed themselves of the Isle of Ely, amongst which, young Simon Montfort was 
r Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 33.  one, tendering them mercy upon the Articles before specified: but they all returned 
s Chron. Abend. ut suprà.  answer, that they would not submit thereto; first, because they had no voice in choosing any of those that were makers of the Decree; and secondly, for that they held the Decree itself intolerable. At which the K. being much moved, took a firm resolution to storm the Castle; and for that purpose, by his special Writ 
t Claus. 50. H 3. m. 9 , bearing date 20 nou. commanded the Shiriff of this Shire to bring in all the Masons and other Labourers within his precinct (which we now call pioneers) with their Hatchets, Pick-axes, and other Tools, to meet at Northampton upon the day of S. Lucia the Virgin (viz. 11 Dec.) next following, to receive his further commands therein: but so it fell out, that in short space, not only their Victual within the Castle grew very scant, but a pestilent disease raged so amongst them, that many died; insomuch as the K. (by special providence) sending again to them, and offering, that if they did render it, he would receive them to mercy; they proposed 
u Chron. Abend. f. 122. b. , that in case he were content they might send beyond Sea to Sim, Montfort, and receive a certain answer whether he could come to relieve them by a fixed day, or not, they were resolved, if he did not come accordingly, to yield it up: and that, in the mean time, all acts of hostility on either part should cease.  
Whereunto the K. advising with his council, assented. And the same agreement being proclaimed through his Army, Messengers were accordingly dispatched to Simon: but the Fiux, and other grievous diseases, increased so much amongst those in the Castle, that they, which were not tainted, were loath to hazard the infection, and so, before the Messengers return, delivered 
w Chron. Evesh. f. 65. a.  the Castle upon Articles to the King, viz. that Henry de Hastings, than governor, with all the rest that were therein, should have 4 day's time to carry out all their goods, and go freely away, with 
x Chron. MS H. Knighton, f. 69. a.  Horse, Arms, and all accoutrements, throughout any part of the kingdom.  
The principal persons that so held it, besides the said H. de Hastings, were Sir john Hastang 
y Regist. de Stonle, f. 18. a. , (Lord of Lemington) Ric. Amundevile 
z Pat. 51 H. 3. m. 32.  (Lord of Berkswell) Sir john de Clinton 
a Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 32.  (Lord of Colshill) all in this County; Sir john de la Ware, and 
b Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 32.  john de Eston; every of whom, with the rest, had the K. Letters 
c Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 32.  of safe conduct, dated 13 Dec. to go to their own houses, or stay where they pleased within this kingdom, till Candlemas following, carrying themselves peaceably. The same Author 
d Chron. Evish. ut suprà.  saith, that Sim. Montfort, and his Mother the Countess, got away privately but five days before the Castle was delivered, and fled beyond Sea: but when he so got out of the Castle, is somewhat uncertain: for by what I have said already, it appears, that he was in the Isle of Ely, the K. Letter Pat. 
e Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 33.  bearing date jan. xuj. after the render of the Castle, importing as much. Which render 
f Chron. Evesh. ut suprà.  was upon the Feast-day of S. Thomas the Apostle, so that the siege lasted full six months. Whereupon the K. took his journey, the next day, to 
g Chron. Abend. f. 122. b.  Osney (near Oxford) and there celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of our Saviour with great joy.  
But this siege was very prejudicial to the Canons of Kenilworth, and did impoverish them much: for 
h Pat. 50. H. 3. in d.  in September after it was begun, though they allowed the K. 300 quarters of Corn, and many other things, that the rest of their goods might be protected, yet were they not free from the soldier's oppression; so that to relieve their wants, by his Letters Pat. 
i Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 29.  bearing date the 24 of jan. next ensuing the render of the Castle, he recommended the same to all their Tenants, requiring them to contribute in such manner thereto, as they would expect that God should bless them, and himself give them thanks. Neither did the Monks of Stoneley avoid the burden of this Leaguer; but all the recompense they had, was, that the K. confirmed 
k Regist. de Stonley, f. 19 a.  their Charters.  
There is no question but that the charge of this siege was very vast: for in 53 of this K. reign, Will. Bagot, who had been Shiriff for 6 years before, was allowed upon his account 
l Rot. P. 53 H. 3.  75 l. 13 s. 9 d. for 255 quarters of Wheat, 52 Oxen, and 173 Muttons which he then took up, and sent in out of this County: and it is not to be doubted but that, besides what the counties adjacent suffered by extravagancies of the soldiers, they sent in proportionable provisions, or money.  
All that I have else found memorable relating thereto, is the delivery 
m Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 10.  of the Sword called Curtina (which is used to be carried before the K. of England at their Coronation) unto the Keeper of the K. Pavilion here, on Sunday next after the Feast of S. Margaret, the K. being then in the Camp: as a so that the Queen 
n Claus. 53. H. 3. m. 7.  accompanied the D. of Brunneswik from Windsor-castle hither, the said D. then marrying the K. niece in his presence. And lastly, that 
o Inq. per Hundr. 4 E. 1.  Philip Marmion, being Constable of this Castle, immediately after the siege, carried away divers Arms, led, Iron, and other things, to the than value of x l. But, after the Articles for render hereof were so signed, as aforesaid, the K. stayed not long ere he disposed of it: for on the 16 day of the same month, his Charter 
p Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 10.  bears date at Warwick, whereby he gave it unto Edmund his younger son, and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten; reserving to himself the advousons of the Priory of Kenilworth and Abby of Stoneley. And in short space conferred certain privileges unto him here, viz. 
q Ib.  on the 28 day of December ensuing, Free-chase and Free-warren in all his demesn lands and woods belonging to this Castle. And the next 
r Cart. 52. H. 3. m. 1.  year following, a weekly market upon the Tuesday; and a fair yearly, to last for 3 days, viz. the Even, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Michael.  
Which Edmund was E. of Leicester and Lancaster, viz. of Leicester, created 
s Pat. 49. H. 3. n. 7.  25 Oct. 49 H. 3. (after the death of S. Montfort, shin in the battle of Evesham) and of 
t Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 4.  Lancaster, 31 junii, 51 H. 3. And in 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 6. a. & ●. b.  7 E. 1. held this Castle in demesn, having two Mills standing upon the water of the Pool belonging thereto; and several Freeholders which held of him by suit of Court and fealty. As also two woods, one called the Frith, and another the Park, then Common, and containing 300 acres according to the large measure. At that time it was certified 
w Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 6. a. & ●. b. , that his Park here contained 40 acres of wood, and the Pool half a mile in length, and a quarter of a mile in breadth: as also that he had here a Court-leet, Gallows, Assize of Bread and Beer, with a market on the Tuesday.  
The same year I find 
x Tho. Wals. p. 8. n. 42 Chron. MS ●. Rom. ●. 240. , that there was a great and famous concourse of noble persons here at Kenilworth, called the Round-table, consisting of an hundred Knights, and as many Ladies; whereunto divers repaired from foreign parts for the exercise of Arms, viz. Tilting, and martial Tournaments; and the Ladies, Dancing; who were clad in silken Mantles, Rog. Mortimer E. of Mar●h being the chief, and the occasion thereof. Which Exercises began 
y Rot. ●r. de rebus Hibera. in bibl. Cotton.  on the Eve of S. Matthew the Apostle, and continued till the morrow after Michaelmas day; the reason of the Round-table being to avoid contention touching precedency, a custom of great antiquity, and used by the ancient Gauls, as Mr Cambden in Hantsh. from Athenaeus (an approved Author) observes.  
As for other memorable matters relating to this place, the enlargement of the Park hath next priority, which was begun by Thomas E. of Lanc. (son to the before specified Edmund:) for it appears, that in 30 E. 1. john Peche, than Lord of Honile, near adjoining, released 
z Regist Cart. in ●ficio 〈◊〉 Lanc. (● Co. War●. f. 37. b. n. 9  his right of Common there, so that the said Earl might hold it up enclosed with ditches and pales; saving to him the said John and his heirs Common of pasture for his Hogs and Cattle in two places, viz. Merebroc and Bernet, and in all other places not enclosed at the making of that release.  
But after this, viz. in 15 E. 2. Tho. E. of Lanc. (beheaded at Pontfract) being for his rebellion attainted 
a Rot. F. 15. E. 2. m. 13. , and thereupon his lands and possessions confiscate, john de Somery (Baron of Dudley) and Ralph Lord Basset of Drayton, were appointed to seize this Castle for the K. use (as by a special Precept 
b Rot. F. 15. E. 2. m. 13.  dated at Tutbury 12 Martii appeareth) which, within 4 days following, was committed 
c Ib. m. 12.  to the custody of Ranulph Charun, than his servant: howbeit, 24 Maii after, he removed the said Ranulph, and made 
d Ib. m. 12  Rob. de Stoke governor in his stead. In 16 E. 2. john de Hastings had the custody 
e Pat. 16. E. 2. p. 1. m. 5. & 11.  of it; and the next 
f Rot. F. 1●. E. 2. m. 1●.  year, Odo de Stoke: which Odo held that command so long as his unfortunate Master had any power; for in Febr. (which was towards the later end of the 19 year of E. 2.) the K. discerning those clouds, which shortly after raised the flood of rebellion to such a height, as that himself was miserably overwhelmed therein, commanded 
g Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 2. m. 22.  the same Odo, than his Constable thereof, to take and retain as many able men as he should in his discretion think fit for the garrisoning thereof. But, alas, all too late, such was the defection of most of the Nobles in their allegiance to him (the cause whereof was principally attributed to his being so much swayed by the Spensers) insomuch as the giddy multitude were easily stirred up to appear in Arms for any design which savoured of Reformation: whose strength and assistance, when the great ones had got, they made no other use of it, than the deposal of their rightful King, upon which in short time ensued his barbarous murder.  
But the circumstances of this tragic business I must not stand here to tell, our Stories being large enough of it: howbeit, that which relateth to this Castle, I will briefly touch; which is, that the K. being seized 
h Th. Wals. p. 106.  upon in Wales by Henry E. of Lanc. (brother and heir to the before mentioned Thomas, who was beheaded) and others, was, by the said Earl, forthwith brought hither, viz. in Dec. 20 of his reign: where he had not long stayed, ere news 
i Ib. p. 107. n. 10. & 20  came to him, that in a Parliament held at Westm. on the morrow after Twelf-day, he was deposed, and his son, young Edward, elected King in his stead, being then but 14 years of age. Which woeful tidings being accompanied with a Message from the same Parl. (for so they called that headless meeting) proposing to him the renouncing of his Regal Dignity and Crown, and permitting his said son to reign, otherwise they would do homage to his son, and proceed in what they had begun; the distressed K. knowing no remedy, told them, that seeing they would reject him, he was glad that his eldest son might be received. Which answer of his being returned by the same Messengers, they proclaimed the new King on the 20 of jan. and set out Proclamations in his name, declaring to the people, that K. E. 2. had made a voluntary and free resignation of his Regal Dignity to his eldest son, whom, within few days after, they formally crowned 
k Ib. p. 108  at Westm.  
But they, who had prosecuted their wicked contrivances against their rightful K. thus far, thought all was not safe except they went further; and therefore gave it out, that the deposed King was too much observed and respected; so that, about 
l Ib. n. 10.  Palm-sunday following, he was committed to the custody of Sir Tho. Berkley, and Sir John Matravers ● who hurried him from hence privately to Berkley-castle in Gloucestershire, where their horrid intentions towards him wrought perpetual jealousies in their heads, that he would be rescued; which caused them closely to carry him from thence to Corf castle in Dorsetshire: And, to the end it should not be certainly known where he was, kept him in perpetual motion to one secret place or other, till about the Feast day of S. Mathias the Apostle, that they most barbarously murdered 
m Ib. n. 30.  him, with a spit red hot thrust up into his body at the Fundament, at Berkley aforesaid.  
But I return to the succession of this Castle. In 1 E. 3. Henry brother and heir to Thomas E. of Lanc. (beheaded at Pontfract, and attainted, as I have already showed) was restored to the earldoms of Lancaster, Leicester, etc. and all his brother's lands, whereof this was part. Which Earl died at Leicester, 19 E. 3. and was there buried 
n Islip (in Regist. archiep. Cant) , leaving issue Henry his son, created E. 
o Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 50. & 68  of Derby, 16 Martii, 11 E. 3. (his father being then alive) Earl 
p Cart. 23. E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  of Lincoln, 20 Aug. 23 E. 3. and lastly, Duke of 
q Pat. 25. E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  Lancaster, 6 Martii, 25 E. 3. which D. died 
r Esc. 35. E. 3. p. 1. m. 122.  seized (inter alia) of this Castle, the Tuesday next after the Feast of the Annunciation of our Lady, 35 E. 3. leaving his two daughters, his heirs, viz. Maud then 22 years of age, and blanche 19 and was buried 
s Islip.  in the Collegiat-Church at L●icester, of his own foundation. Which Maud became the wife to Will. D. of Bavaria, E. of Henault, Holland, etc. and Blanch. of John of Gant, fourth son to K. E. 3. who, shortly after, was created D. 
t Pat. 2. R. 2. p. 3. m. ●●. & m. ●6. etc.  of Lancaster, viz. 13 nou. 36 E. 3. so that upon partition 
u Pat. 35. E. 3. p. 2.  of the lands of the said Henry Duke of Lancaster, this Castle (inter alia) came to Blanch.  
Which John of Gant began the Structure of all the ancient buildings here, now remaining, excepting Cesars-tower, with the outer walls and turrets, towards the later end of R. 2. time, as it seemeth: for, in 15 R. 2. I find 
w Pat. 15. R. 2. p. 1. m. 40. , that the King did appoint john Deyncourt, than Constable hereof, and his Lieutenant; as also Robert de Skyllington, Mason, to hire Diggers of stone, Carpenters and Labourers, to the number of xx. persons; and to provide stone, timber, tile, and all other necessaries, for the use of the said Duke in his buildings here. Which Record, above cited, doth also agree with the tradition of the Inhabitants, by whom the same part of the Castle is, to this day, called Lancaster's buildings.  
But this John D. of Lanc. having issue Henry, surnamed Bullenbroke (by reason of his birth at Bullenbroke in Lincolnshire) afterwards King of Engl. by the name of H. 4. (upon the deposal of King R. 2. as is very well known) this Castle came to the Crown, and is contained 
x Rot. Parl. 1. H. 7. m. 3.  in the Act, amongst other the possessions belonging to the duchy of Lancaster, that were united to the dukedom of Cornwall in the Parl. of 1 H. 7. Whose son and successor, K. H. 8. bestowed much cost 
y Lel. It. MS in Bibls. Bodl. vol. 4. f 191.  in repairing thereof; removing 
z Lel. It. MS in Bibls. Bodl. vol. 4. f 191.  that building erected 
a Lel. It. MS in Bibls. Bodl. vol. 4. f 191.  by K. H. 5. near the tail of the Pool in a low marish ground (thereupon called Le plesans en marys) and setting 
b Chron. MS I. Rous, p. 258.  part thereof up, in the base court of the Castle, near the Swan-tower.  
In the Crown it continued till Q. Eliz. by her Letters 
c Pat. 5. Eliz. p. 4.  Pat. bearing date 9 junii, 5 of her reign, granted it to Robert Lord Dudley, and his heirs. Which Robert (being one of the sons to john Dudley D. of Northumberland) was, upon the 28 of Sept. 6 Eliz. created 
d Pat. 6. El●z. p. 12. m. 18.  Baron of Denbigh, and the day next 
e Ib. m. 12.  following, Earl of Leicester ● and, having obtained this noble seat, spared for no cost in enlarging, adorning, and beautifying thereof; witness that magnificent gatehouse towards the North; where, formerly having been the backside of the Castle, he made the Front; filling up a great proportion of the wide and deep double ditch, wherein the water of the Pool came.  
And, besides that stately piece on the Southeast part, still bearing the name of Leicesters-buildings, did he raise from the ground two goodly towers at the head of the Pool, viz. the floodgate, or Gallery-tower, standing at one end of the tiltyard, in which was a spacious and noble room for Ladies to see the exercises of Tilting and Barriers; and at the other Mortimers-tower, whereupon the Arms of Mortimer were cut in stone; which doubtless was so named by the E. of Leicester, in memory of one more ancient, that stood there formerly; wherein, as I guess, either the Lord Mortimer, at the time of that great and solemn Tilting, formerly mentioned, did lodge; or else, because Sir john Mortimer Kt. prisoner 
f Claus. 6. H. 5. m 11.  here in H. 5. time, was detained therein.  
The Chase he likewise enlarged, impaling part of Blakwell within it; and also a large nook, extending from Rudfen-lane towards the Pool: which, being then a waist, wherein the Inhabitants of Kenilworth had Common, in consideration thereof, he gave them all those fields called Priors-fields, lying North of the Castle. I have heard some, who were his servants, say, that the charge he bestowed on this Castle, with the Parks and Chase thereto belonging, was no less than 60 thousand pounds. Here, in july, an. 1575. (17 Eliz.) having completed all things for her reception, did he entertain the Queen, for the space of xvii days, with excessive cost, and variety of delightful shows, as may be seen at large in a special discourse thereof then printed, and entitled, The Princely pleasures of Kenilworth Castle; having at her first entrance a floating Island upon the Pool, bright blazing with Torches; upon which were clad in silks the Lady of the Lake, and two Nymphs waiting on her, who made a speech to the Q. in meeter of the antiquity and owners of that Castle, which was closed with Cornets, and other loud music. Within the base-court was there a very goodly Bridge set up, of xx foot wide, and lxx foot long, over which the Queen did pass; on each side whereof were posts erected, with Presents upon them unto her, by the Gods, viz. a cage of wildfowl, by Silvanus; sundry sorts of rare Fruits, by Pomona; of Corn, by Ceres; of Wine, by Bacchus; of Sea-fish, by Neptune; of all habiliments of War, by Mars; and of Musical Instruments, by Phoebus. And, for the several days of her stay, various and rare shows and Sports were there exercised, viz. in the Chase a Savage man, with satyr's: Bear-baitings, fireworks, Italian tumblers, a Country Bride-ale, with running at the Quintin, and Morrice-dancing. And, that there might be nothing wanting that these parts could afford, hither came the Coventre-men, and acted the ancient Play, long since used in that City, called Hocks-tuesday ● setting forth the destruction of the Danes in King Ethelred's time; with which the Queen was so pleased, that she gave them a brace of Bucks, and five marks in money to bear the charges of a Feast.  
Besides all this, he had upon the Pool a Triton riding on a Mermaid 18 foot long; as also Arion on a Dolphin, with rare music. And to honour this Entertainment the more, there were then Knighted here Sir Thomas Cecil, son and heir to the Lord Treasurer; Sir Henry Cobham, brother to the Lord Cobham; Sir Francis Stanhope, and Sir Tho. Tresham. The cost and expense whereof may be guest at, by the quantity of Beer then drunk, which amounted to 320 hogsheads of the ordinary sort, as I have credibly heard. Shortly after which, viz. the next ensuing year, he obtained, by the grant 
g Pat. 18. Eliz p. 6.  of the said Q. a weekly market here upon the Wednesday, with a fair yearly on Midsummer-day.  
But this great Earl (who bore no little sway in his time, as, besides our Annals, some yet living can testify) having wedded the Lady Lettuce, daughter to Sir Francis Knolls. Knight of the Garter, Treasurer of the household to Q Eliz. and widow to Walter E. of Essex ● wanting by her any surviving issue● by his last Will and Testament 
h Leicester, Q. 1. , dated at Midleburgh in Zealand, 1 Aug. an. 1587. (being then General of the English Auxiliaries for the United Provinces) gave it to Ambrose E. of Warwick, his brother, for life; and the inheritance to Sir Robert Dudley Knight 
An. 1596. 38 Eliz M. 18. in officio Armorum. , whom he then thought not proper to style his lawful son, and to his heirs. Which Sir Robert, (being a person of great learning and parts) coming to the possession of it within little more than a year after his father's death (for his Uncle survived him no more, as in Warwick I have showed) made it his seat; and endeavouring to assert his legitimacy, which as to very many stood somewhat dubious, in regard of his said father's marriage with the before specified Countess of Essex, during the life of the Lady Douglasse his mother, (widow to the Lord Sheffeild, and daughter to Will. Lord Howard of Effingham) but, failing thereof, traveled into Italy, where he passed away his right therein unto the late Prince Henry; the story whereof, with the circumstances, forasmuch as 'tis memorable in sundry respects, I shall here succinctly deliver 
i Ex ipsis deposit. in curia Camerae Stellatae. .  
About the beginning of K. James his reign, this Sir Robert having married Alice, daughter to Sir Tho. Leigh of Stoneley Kt. and considering with himself, that in case he made good his legitimacy, not only the title to the earldom of Leicester, as heir to his father; as also that of Warwick, for want of issue by the before specified Ambrose, his uncle; together with the dignity of Lord L'isle, would rightfully accrue to him; but likewise the Castle of Warwick, with divers fair Lordships in this County, by virtue of an entail upon his said uncles first advancement to that honour; did, by reason of the great Plague at that time in London, obtain a Commission from the Archb. of Cant. out of his Court of Audience, directed to Dr Zachary Babington, than chancellor of Litchfeild, and other, for examining witnesses to prove his said father's marriage. But no sooner was it discerned by the before specified Lady Lettuce, and her friends, that the consequence thereof would much reflect upon her, than that they procured Sir Edw. Coke, the K. attorney general, to exhibit 
k Io F●ct. an. 1603  a Bill in the star-chamber against the same Sir Rob. and Dame Alice his Lady; as also against the said Lady Douglasse Sheffeild (for so she was called) than wife of Sir Edw. Stafford Kt. and against the before mentioned Sir Tho. Leigh, Dr Zach. Babington, and divers other; charging them with no less than combination and conspiracy to defame the said Lady Lettuce, and unjustly to entitle himself to those Honours, etc. And, upon the petition of the Lord S●dney, procured a command from the Lords of the council, not only to stop 
l 18 Oct. an. 1603  the said proceed at Lichfeild, but to bring all the depositions there taken, to remain within the said Court of Star-Chamber in the Councel-chest.  
Nevertheless did they vouchsafe liberty to the said Sir Robert to examine Witnesses in that honourable Court, in order to the making good of his legitimacy. Whereupon, by full testimony upon ●ath, partly made by the said Lady Sheffeild, and partly by divers other persons who were present at her marriage with the before specified Earl, it appeared, that she having been first contracted in Cannon-Row (within the City of Westminster) about two years before, was solemnly wedded to him, in her Chamber at Asher in Surrey, by a lawful Minister, according to the form of Matrimony by Law established in the Church of England, in the presence of Sir Edward Horsey Knight, that gave her in marriage; as also of Robert Sheffeild Esq and his wife, Dr julio, Henry Frodsham Gent. with five other persons, whose names are there specified: and that the Ring, wherewith they were so married, was set with five pointed Diamonds, and a table Diamond, which had been given to him the said Earl by the then Earl of Penbroke's grandfather, upon condition that he should not bestow it upon any but whom he did make his wife. And moreover, that the D. of Norfolk was the principal mover of the said marriage; but that the said Earl, pretending a fear of the Q. indignation, in case it should come to her knowledge, made her vow not to reveal it till he gave leave; whereupon all her servants were commanded secrecy therein.  
And further was it likewise deposed, that within two days after the birth of the said Sir Robert Dudley (who afterwards was born at Shene, and there christened by a Minister sent from Sir Henry Lea, having to his Godfathers the Earl of Warwick (his Uncle) with the same Sir Henry, and Godmother the Lady Dacres of the South (by their Deputies) the said Lady Douglasse received a Letter from the Earl (which one Mrs Erisa, but then Lady Parker, read) wherein his Lordship did thank God for the birth of his said son, who might be their comfort and staff of their old age (as are the words of the said Letter) and subscribed, Your loving Husband, ROB. LEICESTER. As also, that the said Lady was after this served in her Chamber as a Countess, until he commanded the contrary, for fear the marriage should be disclosed.  
Other depositions there were many, by several persons, testifying what the said Earl himself had said in relation to this his son; as of one Owen Jones, who swore, that attending upon the said Sir Rob. Dudley at Offington in Sussex, when he was but ten years of age, and at School, the E. of Leic. came thither to see him, and said, OWEN! thou knowst that Robin my boy is my lawful son; and as I do and have charged thee to keep it secret, so I charge thee not to forget it, and therefore see thou be careful of him. Divers other expressions from the said Earl, testified by sundry credible persons, all tending to the same purpose: as also of what Ambrose E. of Warwick (his brother) had uttered in like kind, could I add, were it not for brevity's sake.  
But that it may appear what was the true cause, that the Earl so declining his lawful wife, durst not publicly own this his son, I shall observe from the same depositions; viz. his marriage with the before specified Lady lettuce in her life-time; with whose beauty he became so captivated, that he endeavoured to persuade the said Lady Douglasse to disclaim the marriage above mentioned, offering her no less than 700 l. per ann. in the close Arbour of the Q. Garden at Greenwich, in the presence of Sir john Hubaud and George Digby, in case she would so do; and, upon her refusal, terrifying her with protestations, that he would never come at her, and that she should never have penny of him.  
It seems that the said Lady Douglasse had then the custody of her son; for I find it deposed, that the Earl tendered her 1000 l. to deliver him unto Sir Edw. Horsey, Captain of the Isle of Wight, to be conveyed into the said Isle, there to be brought up by him, which she refused. And there wants not strong suspicion, that, being doubtful lest the life of the same Lady Douglasse might minister discourse of this foul play, he designed to dispatch her out of this world: for certain it is, that she had some ill potions given her, so that with the loss of her hair and nails, she hardly escaped death; which being discerned, to secure herself from the like attempts for the future, she contracted marriage with Sir Edw. Stafford Kt. (a person of great honour and parts, and sometime employed as an ambassador 
m Annal. Eliz. per Will. Cambd. in an. 1578. & 1584.  into France) whereof, afterwards, most sadly repenting, she said, that she had thereby done the greatest wrong that could be to herself and son.  
Having thus manifested what is observable in reference to Sir Rob. Dudley's legitimacy, let us now see the Catastrophe. For after these fair hopes in obtaining what he aimed at, there was not only a stop to all further proceed in the before specified cause, but a special Order by the Lords, that the Depositions should be sealed up, and no Copies taken of them without the King's special licence. Which unexpected dealing so astonished him, that he forthwith resolved to quit the kingdom; and, to that purpose, obtaining licence to travel for 3 years, went into Italy; whereof his adversaries taking advantage, procured his Summons to return by a special Privy Seal; unto which not obeying, this Castle and all his lands were seized on to the K. use, by virtue of the Statute of Fugitives; and soon after surveyed, as by what I have here added 
n Ab exempl. authentico in bibl. Cotton. , to the end that the greatness and state thereof may the better appear.  

The Castle of Kenilworth, situate upon a Rock.  
1. The circuit thereof within the walls containeth 7 acres, upon which the walks are so spacious and fair, that two or three persons together may walk upon most places thereof.  
2. The Castle, with the 4 Gate-houses, all built of freestone, hewn and cut; the walls, in many places, of xv and x foot thickness, some more, some less, the least 4 foot in thickness square.  
3. The Castle and 4 Gate-houses, all covered with lead, whereby it is subject to no other decay than the glass, through the extremity of weather.  
4. The rooms of great state within the same; and such as are able to receive his majesty, the Queen and Prince at one time, built with as much uniformity and conveniency as any houses of later time; and with such stately Cellars, all carried upon pillars, and architecture of freestone, carved and wrought, as the like are not within this kingdom; and also all other houses for offices answerable.  
5. There lieth about the same in Chases and Parks 1200 l. per an. 900 l. whereof are grounds for pleasure; the rest in meadow and pasture thereto adjoining, Tenants, and freeholders.  
6. There joineth upon this ground a Park-like ground, called the Kings-wood, with xv several Copices lying all together, containing 789 acres within the same: which, in the E. of Leic. time, were stored with red Deer: since which the Deer strayed, but the ground in no sort blemished, having great store of timber, and other trees of much value upon the same.  
7. There runneth through the said grounds, by the walls of the Castle, a fair Pool, containing Cxi acres, well stored with Fish and Fowl; which at pleasure is to be let round about the Castle.  
8. In timber and woods upon this ground, to the value (as hath been offered) of 20000 l. (having a convenient time to remove them) which to his majesty in the Survey are but valued at 11722 l. which proportion, in a like measure, is held in all the rest upon the other values to his majesty.  
9 The circuit of the Castle, manors, Parks, and Chase, lying round together, contain at least nineteen or xx miles in a pleasant country; the like, both for strength, state and pleasure, not being within the realm of England.  
10. These lands have been surveyed by Commissioners from the K. and the Lord Privy-Seal, with directions from his Lordship to find all things under the true worth, and upon oath of jurors, as well freeholders as customary tenants; which course being held by them, are notwithstanding surveyed and returned at 38554 l. 15 s. 0 d. Out of which for Sir ROB. DUDLEY'S contempt, there is to be deducted 10000 l. and for the Lady Dudleys' jointure, which is without impeachment of waist, whereby she may fell all the woods, which by the Survey amount unto 11722 l.   
The total of the Survey ariseth, as followeth. 

In Land, 16431 l. 9 s. 0.  
In Woods, 11722 l. 2 s. 0.  
The Castle, 10401 l. 4 s. 0.   His majesty hath herein the mean profits of the Castle and premises, through Sir ROB. DUDLEY'S contempt, during his life, or his majesty's pardon; the reversion in fee being in the Lord Privy-Seal.  
But it was not long afterwards, that Prince Henry, affecting it as the most noble and magnificent thing in the midland parts of this Realm, made overture by special Agents to the said Sir Robert of a desire to obtain his title thereto by way of purchase. Whereupon, in consideration of 14500 l. to be paid within the compass of a twelvemonth unto the said Sir Robert or his Assigns, certain Deeds were sealed bearing date 21 nou. 9 jac. (an. scil. 1611.) and Fines levied, settling the inheritance thereof; as also of the manor and lands in Kenilworth, together with those of Rudfen, Balshall, and Long-Itchington, upon the said Prince and his heirs; but with condition, that the same Sir Robert should during his life hold and enjoy the Constableship of the said Castle by Patent from the same Prince.  
Howbeit, Prince Henry departing this life, there was not above 3000 l. of the said sum ever paid, (as I have heard) and that likewise to a Merchant which broke, so that it never came to Sir Robert Dudley's hands. Nevertheless did Prince Charles, as heir to his brother, hold the possession thereof; and in 19 jac. obtained a special Act 
o Rot. Parl. de codem an●  of Parl. to enable the Lady Alice, wife to the said Sir Rob. in regard she had a jointure therein, to alien all her right unto him, as if she had been a feme sole: which accordingly she did by her Deed bearing date 4 Maii, 19 jac. in consideration of 4000 l. assigned to her out of the Exchequer.  
And being thus come to Pr. Charles, as hath been showed, the custody thereof was, by Pat. 
p Pat. 1● Car.  dated 15 Martii, in the first year after he came to the Crown, granted to Rob. E. of Monmouth, Henry Lord Carey, his eldest son, and Tho. Carey Esq together with the Park and Chase during their lives, and the longer liver of them, with the fee of xii d. per diem, and an annuity of xl s. per ann. for repairing the walls and buildings, to be paid by the K. Receiver of this County, in whose possession it now rests, ann. scil. 1640.  
But one thing have I yet further to observe touching the before specified Sir Rob. Dudley, and then I shall proceed: which is, that having thus settled himself in Italy, within the Territories of the great D. of Tuscany, of whom he had extraordinary esteem, he was so much favoured by the Emp. Ferdinand the second, as that, being a person not only eminent for his great learning and blood, but for sundry rare endowments, as is very well known, he had by Letters Pat. from his Imperial majesty, bearing date at Uienna● 9 Martii, 1620. the title of a Duke given unto him, to be used by himself and his heirs throughout all the Dominions of the sacred Empire.  
That which I have further to say of Kenilworth, concerns the Church (dedicated to S. Nicholas) which is, that in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
q MS in Scac.  at viij marks, and the vicarage at one mark: But in 26 H. 8. it appears 
r MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 4●● , that the Vicar of Kenilworth had only an yearly stipend of 6 l. 13 s. 4 d. per ann. paid by the Prior and Covent: which, being so small a portion, continued thus till 20 jac. that the Lady Aliza Dudley augmented it with xx l. per ann. out of lands in Manceter, as in my discourse of that place is manifested.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Langt. f. 6. a.  Henr de Lodbrok Pbr. 5. Id. nou. 1300.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 33. a.  Galfr. Marmion Pbr. 15. Cal. julii 1312.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ibid.  Rog. Boyvill Cap. pride. Id. Martii 1312.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 40. a.  Will. de Stoneley 16. Cal. Martii 1316.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Northb. f. 19 a.  joh. de Hinslap Cap. 13. Cal. Feb. 1323.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 44. a.  Henr. de Ansty Cap. 3. Non. junii 1346.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 47. b.  Will. de Preston Cap. 9 Cal. Maii 1349.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 48. a.  joh. de Calwich Cap. Id. junii 1349.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 50. a.  Rad. Rokeby Cap. 6. Id. Aug, 1349.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 55. a.  Rog. de Bermicham 12. Cal. Febr. 1351.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 56. b.  joh. King Pbr. 8. Cal. Maii 1353.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Car●t. f. 9 b.  Will. de Covele Pbr. 7. Id. Sept. 1361.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 21. b.  Ric. at Birches Pbr. 2. Non. Martii 1373.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

burgh. f. ●0. a.  Will. Port. Cap. 21. Oct. 1411.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Heyw. f. 34. ●.  Rob. Loghtburgh Pbr. 1. Maii 1436.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 36. a.  Ric. line Pbr. 4. Octob. 1437.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 40. b.  joh. Smyth Pbr. 21. Nou. 1441.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●owl. f. 7. a.  Will. Chapman Pbr. 19 Oct. 1447.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●owl. f. 21.  Ric. Braunston 13. Aug. 1454.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 26. b.  joh. Audley Pbr. 4. Jan. 1457.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 202. a.  Tho. Rawlynson Pbr. 19 Oct. 1498.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 204. b.  joh. Wright Cap. 19 Sept. 1500.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 3. a.  Tho. Westerby, alias Barbour Cap. 6. Junii 1504  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 12. a.  joh. Pulteny Cap. penult. Dec. 1524.  Henr. 8. Rex. 

●amps. f. 41.  Tho. Bird in art. Bacc. 11. Sept. 1545.  jacobus Rex. 

●eale ●●nd. C.  joh. Bust in art. Magister 8. Apr. 1611.    

Rudfen.  
THE first mention that I find of this place, is, that Geffrey de Clinton (son to Geffrey Founder of Kenilworth-Priory) gave 
legist. de ●●ilw. p. ● & p. 116.  it unto the Canons of Kenilworth, it being there written Wridefen: but I rather think that the true name is according to the usual pronunciation at this time; viz. Rudfen, in regard it so well agrees with the situation thereof, which is in a dirty soil of a red Colour; for Rud is Red, and Fen, in the Saxon or old English, signifieth Dirt.  
Being thus in the hands of those Canons, it appears 
●●q. super ●op. 9 H.  that in 4. H. 7. the Prior of Kenilworth made the Park here, and enclosed xl. acres of errable-land therein, storing it with Deer. But after the dissolution of that Monastery it was granted 
u Ex ipso autog. penès Rob. Fisher eq. aur. & Bar.  out of the Crown, by K. H. 8. (inter alia) to Thomas Marrow of London Esquire, and his heirs, by the name of the manor of Wrydfen, alias Rudfyn, 20. Junii 37. H. 8. Which Thomas, in 3. & 4. Ph. & M. reconveyed 
w F. levat. T. Pasch. codem ann.  it to the Crown; and the same year had a grant 
x Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 12.  thereof again, with Berkswell, and other lands in this County. But, it seems, that Marrow kept it not long; for the next year following, I find 
y Pat. 5. & 6. Ph. & M. p. 3.  that the Queen passed it to john Throkmorton Esq. for 21. years; in which grant it is said to have been in the Qu. hands by exchange for other lands with the said Thomas Marrow. Which Lease, belike, was surrendered; for plain it is that Q. Eliz. in 7. of her reign, conveyed 
z Pat. 7. Eliz. p. 9  it to Robert E. of Leic. and his heirs. After whose death Lettuce, Countess of Leic. his Widow, during her life held it: but the inheritance being in Sir Robert Dudley Kt. (base son to the said Earl), by virtue of his father's Will; he, in the same grant whereby he past Kenilworth-Castle to Prince Henry, joined this; since which it hath accompanied the possession thereof.  
There is no more building at this place then one house; which having been a Grange belonging to the Canons of Kenilworth, upon the dissolution of that Monastery, was assigned to the last Prior for his residence whist he lived, as I have heard.   

Stonely.  
I Now come to Stoneley, situation the Northern bank of Sow, a little below the joining of of Kenilworth-water therewith: which is a very spacious Parish, and containeth many petty Hamlets and places of Note; viz. Cloud, Starton, Finham, Fletchamsted-Superior and Inferior, Hurst, Cryfield, Canle, and Hill, with the three Granges called Helenhull, Bokindene, and Milburne, of all which in their order.  
Before the Norman invasion, King Edward held it in demesn; so likewise afterwards did William the Conq. by whose general Survey 
a doomsday lib.  it was certified to contain six hides, there being then two Priests, (of whom I shall say more when I speak of Cloud, and Fletchamsted) the woods extending to four miles in length, and two in breadth (Kenilw. being a member thereof); in which the King had feeding for 2000 Hogs. There were at that time also two Mills, rated at 35 s. 4 d. As for the name, there needs not much to be said, in regard 'tis obvious enough, considering that the nature of the soil where the Town stands is rocky; Stanlej the ancient name, now altered to Stoneley, signifying a stony place.  
In the Crown it continued till H. 2. time, answering 
b Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 1.  xvii l. xiv s. v. d. yearly, to the King; who had 
c Regist. de Stonley f. 156. b.  within the precincts thereof two Houses, one in the Town of Stoneley, and the other at Cryfield; his tenants here, being called Sokemanni, by reason (saith Bracton 
d Lib. 2. cap. 35. n. 1  upon that word) quod deputati sunt, ut videtur, taantummodò ad culturam; & quorum custodia & maritagia ad propinquiores parents, jure sanguinis pertinebat. Which tenants had wont 
e Reg. de Stonley f. 73. b. , from ancient time, every 3. Weeks, to do their suit at the King's Court, held for this manor upon a hill, then and yet, called the Motstow-hill, on the southside the river opposite to the Church, (having that appellation, because of the plead there; the word Mote being to this day used in that sense by our Lawyers) each Tenant holding one yard land, and paying yearly xxx d. viz. 1 d. an acre, in regard every yard land contained xxx. acres and no more.  
In the distinct Hamlets belonging to this manor, there were viij. yard land only; and if they had any more it was by improvement of the wastes; each of which Hamlets gave a certain portion of money for a Common-fine twice a year: howbeit, that payment was not made by the Sokemanni, but by the interior Tenants, if there were any: the further customs touching which Sokemanni were as followeth; viz. 

1. That each of them, at his death, should give an entire Heriot, that is to say, his Horse, Harness, and arms, if he had any; otherwise his best beast. and that the heir succeeding his father should be admitted to the inheritance at xv. years of age, doubling his Rent for a Relief; and from thenceforth to be joined with the rest of the Sokemanni in Juryes; as also in collecting the King's rents, and answering to process, as if he had been of full age.  
2. That they were to have Estovers in the outwoods', by the oversight of the Foresters; scil. Housebote, Heybote, and Firebote, and freedom of paunage for their own Hogs; but for such Hogs as they did buy after the Nativity of S. john Baptist, to give paunage.  
3. That at the Bederipe in harvest (id est the general Reap for the Lords corn, the word Bede signifying to pray or request) they should all come upon request or notice, with every of their tenants; the Sokemanni to ride up and down on Hoseback, with wands, to see that they worked well, and to amerce those in the Court, then and there held, that made default or laboured idly.  
4. That they should be in the field at sunrising, and work till Sun set, not sitting down to breakfast, but each of them eating what he brought with him, as they went up and down the lands to their work; and after breakfast to sit down once before dinner, the Lord finding them drink; but at Noon, both they and the Sokemen to have meat and drink provided by the Lord.  
5. That the Reapers should eat by themselves, every one having a little Wheat-loaf, 4. Eggs, and pot age; viz. gruel, without flesh boiled in it, except the Lord would afford them other, with Cheese and Beer sufficient; and after dinner one sitting down with bread and beer, but the Sokemen themselves to be served with better diet, according to their degrees.  
6. And lastly, when the King should assess his Boroughs and manors with Tallage, he to have from the Sokemen, here, the tenth part of their goods.    
I now descend to the foundation of the abbey, and the occasion thereof.  
The Order of Cistercian Monks being propagated in England, towards the later end of K.H. 1. reign (as in comb I have showed) found, in short time, many pious Benefactors in several parts of the Kingdom; who bountifully bestowed upon them very large possessions, in such places as were most proper for them to seat themselves with least disturbance in their strict and holy Rule of serving God: Amongst which were Maud the Empress, and King Stephen; who, though otherwise opposites to each other, yet in this good work concurred, granting 
e Ib. f. 6. b. & f. 7. a. b.  a certain desert, called Redmore, lying in the Forest of Canok, in Stafford-shire, (a mile Southwards from Beaudesert) unto Clement and Herve●e, two devout Hermits, with others of their society: As also a certain land, called Mellesho, for tillage and pasturing of cattles. Which Concessions Roger de Clinton, than Bishop of Chester, not only confirmed 
f Ib. f. 6. b. & f. 7. a. b. , but gave them liberty to betake themselves to what regular life soever, they, through God's direction, should make choice of; and to receive, and instruct any such women, who, having devoted their lives to God's service, would be content to do the like.  
But, after they had found what molestation they had by the Foresters, who, riding frequently that way, much disturbed their devotions, they humbly 
g Ib. f. 8. a.  besought the said Empress, that she would vouchsafe to change their seat. Whereupon, bearing a great affection to the Cistercian-Order, she told them, if they would undergo that Rule, she would grant their request. To which proposal of hers they, after some deliberation, assenting, the same place of Radmore was 
h Ibid. b.  made an abbey, one William, the principal of those religious persons, being elected the first Abbot there: unto whom Henry D. of Normandy, son to the said Empress, by his Charter 
i Ibid. b.  granted and confirmed, not only the same Radmore with the appurtenances; viz. Melesho, and Wirley for tillage and pasture; as also Hedenesford for pasture and paunage, with liberty to build a Church, and such houses as might be fit for their habitation; but gave them the Town of Canok, with the appurtenances, and the Mill at Wirley, with all things belonging thereto.  
Which good work so begun wanted not the bounty of divers other pious men to carry it on; Osbert de Arden (of whom I shall speak in Kingsbury) giving 
k Ib. f. 9 a.  them his Lordship of Merston; Will. Croc (of whom I am to speak in Chesterton) all 
l Ib. f. 9 a.  the right he had in Wirley, to the intent that they would receive him into their fraternity, and vouchsafe his body burial there. Geffrey de Clinton three 
m Ibid. b.  yard land at Werlavescote, and one hid in Radway: And Roger de Clinton, B. of Chester before mentioned, two 
n Ibid. b.  hides more in the said Town of Radway.  
Shortly after which, this new Abbot and his Monks, not yet 
o Ibid. f. 10. a.  well instructed in the Cistercian discipline, requested 
p Ibid. f. 10. a.  Hamon, the second Abbot of Bordesley (in Worcester-shire) to send two of his Covent to inform them therein. Which being accordingly done, there grew great friendship betwixt these two Monasteries, the Monks of Bordfley always giving courteous entertainment to those of Radmore whensoever they had occasion to visit their Grange at Radway. Howbeit, at Radmore they continued 
q Ibid. f. 10. a.  no more than xiii. years: For, finding the Foresters, not only troublesome, but, by their frequent visits, somewhat burdensome also, they became Petitioners to K. H. 2. on the 14. Cal. of jan. in the very first year of his reign, making use of his mother, the Empress, their Patroness, to mediate, that he would be pleased to translate them to his manor of Stoneley in Warwickshire, and accept of what they had at Radmore in exchange for that place. Whereunto the King graciously yielding, they came 
r Ib. b.  from Radmore, and first seated themselves where the Grange of Crysteld now stands, the inhabitants thereof then removing to Hurst: but finding inconvenience there, in regard it was so near the public road way, they made choice 
s Ib. b.  of another place, a little below the confluence of Sow and Avon, almost environed with the river; having that thick wood called Echels 
Eychel G●●m. idem significat. quod quercus La●.  on the North, and there began the foundation of their Church; whereof the first stone being 
t Ib. b.  laid Id. Apr. Anno 1154. scil. 1. H. 2. the churchyard was consecrated 
u Regist. de Kenilw. p. 82.  by Walter Durdent Bishop of Coventre, with the assent of the Prior and Canons of Kenilworth, to whom the Parish Church of Stoneley appertained: upon 
w Ib. p. 108.  condition that the said Monks should no way diminish the rights due to the said Church of Stoneley, but make just payment of all Tithes to the same, for such grounds as they should till within that Parish; all which the said King Henry by his Charter 
x Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6. per Inspex.  confirmed.  
And to the end that these Monks should have Stoneley entire, the said King gave command by his precept 
Regist. de ●tonley f. 11. ●.  to the Shiriff of this County, to assign the Freeholders there, as much land in value, in other places, by way of exchange for that they had here. But there being a Custom 
z Regist. de Cum●a f. ●76. a.  amongst the Cistercian Monks, that no new Monastery of the same Rule, should without licence of the next adjacent abbey of that Order, be erected; these, upon their translation hither, were constrained to come to an Agreement with the Monks of comb; who conditioned with them, upon yielding such their licence, that if they had a mind to erect any Granges, or remove the site of their abbey, the Monks of Stoneley should not hinder them. Which Agreement was made in the presence of the Abbots of Waverle, Bordesle, and Merevale, in Anno 1155. 1 H. 2.  
At 
Regist. de stonely f. 12.  the time when this Monastery was so founded, there were in the manor of Stoneley 68 villains, 4. Bordarii (id est freeholders,) and two Priests; all which held xxx. Carucats of land (as is expressed in Domesday-book). As also 4. Bondmen, or servants, whereof each held 1. mess. and one quartrone of land, by the services of making the Gallows, and hanging of thiefs: every one of which Bondmen was to wear a red clout, betwixt his shoulders, upon his upper garment; to blow twice a year, to reap as oft; that is to say at the two Bederipes; to give aid to the Lord at the Feast of S. Michael; to make the Lords malt, and do other servile work.  
As for the particulars that the Monks held in demesn, and otherwise in 7. E. 1. I refer my Reader to the Record 
Inq. per ●. Nott. ●c. f. ●. a. b. , not accounting it necessary to insert it here, having spoken so fully already of their possessions. But it seems that the King did not quit his total interest in Stonely to the Monks upon the foundation of this abbey: for I find 
Rot. P. 15. H. 2. , that the Shiriff of Warwickshire in 15. H. 2. accounted 29 s. 9 d. for paunage of the Woods: and in 19 H. 2. received 
Rot. P. 15. H. 2.  40 s. from those men which held the assarts: As also in 
Rot. P. 27. ●2.  27. H. 2. 55 s. for perquisits here. Nay, his Officers and Foresters in the beginning of King John's time, did so insult, as that they alleged all was his, notwithstanding what King Henry his grandfather had given them by his Charter before specified. And so far were the privileges, which belonged to the Monks within this their manor of Stoneley slighted, that upon any suit betwixt the Tenants, or against the Abbot, all Writts were directed to the Ks. bailiffs; so that Will. de Tyso the then Abbot, considering these grievances, and the further dangers to them which were imminent enough, repaired to the King, and for 
f Regist. de Stonley f. 15. b.  200. Marks and two white Palfreys got a confirmation of his father's Charter, with a grant of the Woods of Wethele, and the essarts at Hurst, for which there had wont to be paid yearly into the Exchequer 29 s. which Charter 
g Cart. 5. joh. n. 18. & 19  bears date 12. Maii 5. Joh. And yet thought they not themselves sure: for in 
h Rot. F. 11. H. 3. m. 9  11. H. 3. they gave the King xv. Marks for to confirm his father's grant.  
But I come now to the chief of their other Benefactors, resolving to speak more fully of them, and of what they gave in the particular places where the lands so given did lie. These were Stephen de Segrave, who gave 
i Cart● 49 H. 〈◊〉 7. 〈◊〉 19 E. 2. per Inspex.  all his land of Bericote with the manor house. Geffrey de Langley the 
k Cart● 49 H. 〈◊〉 7. 〈◊〉 19 E. 2. per Inspex.  manor of Staverton. Hugh de Arden lands 
l Cart● 49 H. 〈◊〉 7. 〈◊〉 19 E. 2. per Inspex.  in Rotley. Robert de Broc lands 
m Cart● 49 H. 〈◊〉 7. 〈◊〉 19 E. 2. per Inspex.  in Radway. Sir Shomas de Ednesoure Knight, all 
n Cart● 49 H. 〈◊〉 7. 〈◊〉 19 E. 2. per Inspex.  his lands in Hull juxta Wotton. Geffrey Savage and Sir Will. Whel●on Knight Yartford-miln 
o Cart. 49 H. 〈◊〉 7. 〈◊〉 19 E. 2. per Inspex.  (standing upon the little torrent near Gate-bridge) Richard Trussell 1. mess. in 
p Ex autog. in Bibl. Hatton.  Lorley. Thomas de Arden 
q Es●. 14. E. 1. n. 37.  the Church of Rotley. John de Mercote lands 
r Ib. n. 57  in the said Rotley, and Radway. Rob. de Waldene more in 
s P●t. 22. R. 2. p 1. m. 11.  Radway.  
In all which, the privileges 
t Cart. 49. H. 3. ut ●uprà.  which these Monks had, were very many and great; viz. Free-warren, Infangthef, Outfangthef, Weyfs, Streys, goods of Felons and Fugitives, tumbril, Pillory, Sok, Sak, Toll, theme, amerciaments for murders. Assize of bread and beer; with a market and fair in the town of Stoneley: which Lordship was to answer for xii. before the King's Justices or Coroner: and the tenants thereof (id est Freeholders) to plead the Writ of Right according to the custom of the manor; 
Vide Rot. de Quo Warr. 13. E. 1.  having Assize of fresh force against such as should disease them without a Writ. And moreover 
u Cart. 49. H. 3. ut ●uprà.  that the King's officers might not take distresses, nor make any attachment within the same, without the bailiff of the manor. As also that the Lord and his tenants of the same manor, should be free from payment to the County or Hundred-Courts; from murders; Aid to the Shiriff, and coming to his turn: from all common amerciaments, of Toll, Pontage, Passage, and Murage throughout England; and from payment of the expenses to the Knights for the Shire sent to Parliament.  
Which market, fair and Free-warren were granted to them by K. E. 1. as his Charter 
w Cart. 12. E. 1. n. 39 , bearing date at Kaernarvon 27. Maii, in the 12. year his reign testifieth; viz. the market on Thursday every week: and the fair yearly to last for eight days, beginning on the Even of the Nativity of S. john Baptist. But the tenants within the libertyes of Stonley, for as much as it was ancient demesn of the Crown, were to pay 
x Regist. de Stonle. f. 33. b.  Tallage to the Monks as oft as the King had Tallage of the like manors: the particular sums then due from the Town of Stonley, and from the Hamlets anciently belonging thereto, being these 
y Ib. 34. a. .  
Stonle 20 s 06 d ob-q. Fynham 10 03 o.— q. Hull 19 07 o— q. Flechamsted 18 09 ob. Canle 16 04 ob. Melburn 10 s 01 d o. Crulefeld 16 00 o. Hurst 18 05 ob. Staverton 19 07 q.  
The totall-07 li. 09-09 d. ob.  
Which Aid in 36. H. 3. upon the King's transfretation into Gascoign, the Abbot of Stonie had, as appears by the King's mandate 
z Claus. 36. H. 3. m. 2.  to the Shiriff of this County.  
As for the other memorable passages touching this Monastery, or the Abbots and Monks thereof they were these; viz. That 
a R●gist. de S●onle f. 178. a.  Will. de Gyldeford, the ninth Abbot, being a man of singular wisdom, and made Penetentiary to Panduph the Pope's legate, was afterwards sent with Legatine authority into Wales; which occasioned many superior Abbots and others, to malign him; so that, because he countenanced a Shepherd belonging to the Monastery, to fight a duel, and to hang a Thief that had privately stole away some cattles of theirs, such advantage was taken against him, as that, being prosecuted for it, he was deprived in anno 1235. 15. H. 3.  
Within ten years after which his deposal, the Monks of this House sustained much loss by fire, whereby a great part of the abbey was consumed; towards the reparation whereof the King allowed them forty Oaks out of his Woods at Kenilworth, which the Shiriff of this County had command 
b Claus. 25. H. 3. m. 9  to deliver. And not long after this; viz. in 
c Pat. 43. H. 3.  43. H. 3. divers of the Monks grew so exorbitant, that they fell to wand'ring; insomuch as the King sent forth his Precepts to all Shiriffs and other his Officers to apprehend and deliver them to the Abbot for chastisement according to their demerits, and as their Rule required.  
The xuj. Abbot 
d Reg. de Stonle f. 178. a. , viz. Rob. de Hockele, though a young man, yet being very sage and prudent, freed the House from many debts that were owing at the entrance of his government, and was a great builder: for he caused the stalls of the choir to be all new made; as also the carved-work under the steeple, with the great East window above the high Altar, and the Church to be new dedicated & covered with lead: all which are now totally demolished. But the gatehouse, a fair and strong building, and also one of his 
e Ibid.  works, still standeth; on the front whereof, outwards, there is remaining yet a large Escocheon of stone, whereon three lions passant gardant are cut; with a Lion passant gardant upon a helm, set on the corner of the shield, according to the fashion of that time wherein he lived. Which Badge he fixed here in memory of K. Henry the 2. their Founder.  
But all that I have further to say of them, is, that in 38. E. 3. there was a Complaint 
f Plac. de T. Hill. 38. E. 3. Rot. 22.24. &. 38.  made against Thomas de Pipe the then Abbot; viz. that he granted estates to divers persons for lives, of several Fermes and lands, without reserving any Rent to be paid, to the great pejudice of the Monastery: And this was alleged to be for the support of a Concubine that he had, called Isabella Beushale, and his children by her, which were more in number, as the Record 
g Plac. de T. Hill. 38. E. 3. Rot. 22.24. &. 38.  says, than the Monks then in the Covent. And it was then also alleged, that were it not for these Leases xx. might very well have been maintained therein. How he acquitted himself of this scandalous charge I know not; but certain it is, that the man was a person of notable parts, and deserved very well of the House: for he composed that excellent Leiger-book, being the transcript of their evidences, wherein are all things historically entered, that concern this Monastery; and very many particulars relating to the general Story of the Kingdom, especially of these parts, which are not elsewhere to be met with, whereof I have made much use in this present work; and for which his memory will be of good esteem with all that are lovers of History.  
By the Survey taken in 26. H. 8. the revenue of this abbey was certified 
h M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 47. b.  to be changed l. iii s. 1 d. ob. over and above all reprises. Of which the sum of 04 l. 05 s. 04 d. was then reckoned for the charge of 8. quarters of Rye made in bread at 5 s. the quarter. 3. quarters of Malt in beer, at 4 s. the quarter; and 200. Herring at 20 d. the Hundred: All which were yearly given in alms to poor and impotent people upon Maunday-Thursday at the washing of their feet, by the decree of a general Chapter of their Order. And moreover Cvii s. viij d. per ann. for their charge in relief of poor people; viz. three bushels of Rye, weekly made in bread, being in all 17. quarters and a half; and 6. quarters of Malt made in beer at 4 s. the quarter. The yearly fee then to the principal Officers being to Henry Marq. Dorset, their high Seward. Liii s. iv d. To Robert Caster gent. their general Receiver. xxvi s. viij d. And to Thomas Gregory, Auditor, xxvi s. viij d.  
So that, being in clear yearly value less than CC li. it was suppressed by Act of Parl. in 27. H. 8. whereupon the Monks were, for the most part, disposed of to other Religious Houses that then stood undissolved; Thomas Tutbury the then Abbot having a Pension 
i Lib. MS. in Cur●a. Augm.  of 23 li. per annum assigned to him during his life.  

Catalogus 
k Reg. de Stonley f. 179. a.  Abbatum.  
1. Willielmus, primus Abbas obiit Id. Dec. anno 1159.  
2. Rogerus obiit Non. Feb. anno 1178.  
3. Nicholaus obiit Cal. Sept. anno 1188.  
4. Henricus obiit 3. Id. Sept. anno 1189.  
5 Will. Pershore translatus ad Bordesley.  
6. Will. de Campden Abbatizavit 8. ann.  
7. Will. de Tysoe obiit 10. Cal. Aug. an. 1217.  
8. Ranulphus cessit officio ann. 1221.  
9 Will. Gyldeford depositus ann. 1231.  
10. Osbertus de Westwelle renuntiavit officio Non. Sept. ann. 1258.  
11. Petrus Wyche obiit 9 Cal. Martii 1261.  
12. Ric. de Merynton à regimine amotus ann. 1272.  
13. Tho. de Orlescote, translatus ad Bordesle an. 1277.  
14. W●ll. de Heyford assumptus in Abb. de Bordesse an. 1293.  
15. joh. de la Sale depositus, post an. 16. & 2. menses.  
16. Rob. de Hockele obiit die S. Desiderii Episc. an. 1349.  
17. Rob. de Atherston renuntiavit officio anno tertio regiminis sui.  
18. Thomas de Weston, alias dictus Tho. de Pipe, successit eidem Roberto 9 Cal. junii an. 1352. aetate juvenis.  
Rob. 
l Inq. super depop. 3. E. 6.  Sutton. 10. H. 7.  
Thom. 
m Inq. super depop. 3. E. 6.  Hodskinson.  
Thom. 
n Inq. super depop. 3. E. 6.  Tutbury 27. H. 8.   
After the before-specified dissolution, it contitinued not long in the Crown: for in 30. H. 8. it was granted 
o Pat. 30. H. 8. p. 4.  to Charles Brandon D. of Suff. and his heirs. Which D. had issue 
p Lib. 2. cedul.  Henry and Charles; who both dying childless, Sir Ric. Cavendish Knight, Sir William Sidney Knight, Thomas Glemham Esq. Tho. Lovel Esq. Christian Darnell widow. Eliz. the wife of Walter Ayscough Esq. and Eliz. the wife of john try were found to be their 
q Lib. 2. cedul.  cousins and heirs. Betwixt whom partition 
Ex vet. exempl. penès Thom. D. Leigh.  being made 21. Maii 2. Eliz. the site of this Monastery with part of the lands thereunto belonging, was allotted unto William Cavendish Esq. son and heir to the said Sir Richard. Which Will. (by the name of Will. Cavendish of trimly. St. Martin. in Com. Suff. Esq.) by his deed 
s Ex au●og. penès ●un●em. F. levat. xv. Pasch. 3. Eliz.  bearing date 17. Martii 3. Eliz. sold it unto Sir Rowland Hill and Sir Thomas Leigh Knights Aldermen of London. After which upon division made of divers manors and Lands, jointly acquired by them, the site of this Monastery became allotted to the same Sir Thomas Leigh; who, purchasing in the greatest part of all other lands lying in Stonley, thereabouts and obtained in 4. Eliz. a Pat. 
t Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 6.  of confirmation for them all, together with the manor of Stonley.  
Which Sir Thomas, being son to Roger Leigh of Wellington in Shrop-shire, descended by a younger branch from that ancient family of the Leigh's of High-Leigh in Cheshire (as their descent showeth;) and bred up under the said Sir Rowland Hill (an opulent merchant of London) became at length, for his skill and diligence, his Factor beyond Sea; and underwent that trust so well, that Sir Rowland, having no child, matched his niece, whom he much affected, to him; viz. Alice, daughter to ...... Barker of Hamon in Shropshire; upon whose issue he bestowed the greatest part of his estate. Much might be said of this Sir Thomas Leigh, who was Lord Mayor of London in 1 Eliz. but let the Epitaph upon his Monument 
u See Stow's Survey.  at Mercers-Chappell where he lieth buried suffice; for he died in that City ....... 14. Eliz. leaving issue 3. sons, Roland, Thomas, and William.  
The eldest of which was largely provided for in Gloucester-shire at Longborow and thereabouts by the said Sir Roland Hill, his Godfather. But the second here 
w Lib. 3. ●edul.  And the third at Neunham in this County had ample possessions settled upon them by their father and mother, she being joined purchaser in all, and lived here at Stonley to a very great age, to see her children's children to the fourth generation: where departing this life ..... jan. an. 1603. she was buried at the upper end of the chancel, on the North side. The memorial of which worthy Lady, though there be none over the place of her sepulture, will continue in that lasting monument of her piety erected in this Town; I mean the hospital for poor people; of which I shall say more anon.  
Thomas the second son, Knighted by Q. Eliz. and honoured with the title of Baronet at the first erection of that order; scilicet 29. Junii 9 Jac. wedded Katherine, daughter to Sir john Spenser of Wormleighton Knight, by whom he had issue Sir john Leigh Knight his son and heir, whom he survived: And having lived to a great age in much reputation, being Custos Rotulorum, for this County; and in all public employments of his time one of the superior rank, deceased in Febr. 1. Car. leaving Sir Thomas Leigh, son to the before specified Sir John, his next heir. Which Sir Thomas (now Lord of this manor) having been dignified with Knighthood by King James, wedded Mary, daughter and coheir to Sir Thomas Egerton Knight (eldest son to Thomas Lord Ellesmere Lord chancellor of England.) and firmly adhering to the late King Charles in his greatest distresses, was, in testimony of his steadfast loyalty advanced to the degree and title of a Baron of this Realm.  
The Church (dedicated to our Lady) whereunto belonged 
x Reg. de Stonle f. 82. a.  8. yard land, being given 
y Reg. de Kenil. p. 145.  by K. H. 1. to the Canons of Kenilworth shortly after the Foundation of that Monastery, was appropriated 
z Ibid. p. 73. & 65.  to them by Geffrey Muschamp Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield in King John's time, with a Pension of v. marks out of the vicarage; and confirmed 
a Reg. de Stonle f. 87. b.  by Pope Gregory the ix. anno 1228. 12. H. 3. And in anno 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
b M S. in Scac.  at 24. marks, the vicarage in 26. H. 8. being likewise rated at vi li. xv s. iv d. over and above xxx s. yearly Pension then paid to the Canons of Kenilw. and 8 s. per annum allowed for Procurations and Synodals. Which vicarage was by the Lady Aliza Dudley augmented with 20 li. per annum out of lands purchased in Manceter, 
c M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 48. b.  whereof I have there taken notice: who also gave three large and fair pieces of gilt plate to remain for the use of the Communicants here for ever.  
The hospital before mentioned was founded 
d Pat. 19 Eliz.  by the said Lady Alice Leigh, 
e Pat. 19 Eliz.  for ten poor people; viz. five men and five women, all of them to be unmarried persons, and nominated by her; but after her decease by Sir Thomas Leigh, her son, during his life, and his heirs for ever. To whose maintenance she charged 29 li. per annum to be paid out of Milburn-grange, situate in this parish, and thus distributed; viz. 52 s. to each of the poor people, at the Feasts of S. john Baptist S. Michael, the Nativity of our Lord, and the annunciation of our Lady, by even portions. vi s. viij d. apiece yearly to the churchwardens for the time being, whom she constituted Supervisors of the said poor people, as to their orderly coming to Church every Sunday and Holy day, except there were urgent cause to the contrary. x s. per annum to the Mayor of Coventry, for the time being, whom she also appointed to oversee the performance thereof. And x s. yearly towards the repair of the Church here at Stonley: as also xxii s. viij d. to a Preacher for to preach 4. Sermons there yearly. All which Q. Elizabeth by her Letters Pat. bearing date 28. Junii 19 of her reign, confirmed.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

●angt. f. 27. a.  joh. de Wylmeleighton Diac. Non. Oct. 1307.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Ib. f. 34. a.  joh. de Wylmeleighton Subdiac. 19 Maii 1307.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Northb. f. 31. b.  joh. Wake Cap. 17. Cal. Sept. 1337.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Ib. f. 46. a.  Will. Aleyn de Shulton, Pbr. 2. Non. junii 1348.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Ib. f. 51. a.  Io. de Sutham Cap. 17. Cal. Oct. 1349.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Ib. ●. 53. a.  Henr. de Mollington Diac. 3. Cal. Maii 1350.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Street. f. 9 a.  Will. pain Pbr. 5. Cal. Sept. 1361.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Burgh. ●. 2. b.  joh. Scarburgh Pbr. 8. Julii 1398.  Abbas & Convent. de Stonley. 

Ib. f. 8. b.  joh. de Coventre Monachus 13. Aug. 1401.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 

Bull. f. 5. b.  Will. Clifton Cap. 23. Oct. 1417.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 

Heyw● f. 6. a.  joh. Hull Cap. 5. Junii 1421.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
joh. Morecock Cap. 28. Martii 1425. 
Ib. f. 14. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Nich. Blake Cap. 19 Junii 1428. 
Ib. f. 21. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
joh. Westhouse Pbr. 1. Nou. 1442. 
Ib. f. 41. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Will. Loveles 5. Novemb. 1445. 
Ib. f. 43. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Tho. cank Pbr. 22. Jan. 1450. 
Bo. f. 11. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Ric. Whyngar Pbr. 14. Jan. 1494. 
Bowl. ●. 14. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Will. Wall. Pbr. 27. Martii 1494. 
Ib. f. 142. ●.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworh. 
Ric. Mawdesley Cap. 1. Martii 1537. 
Str. & P. f. 15. b.   Tho. Reyley Civis cou. ratione concess. Pr. & C. de K. 
joh. Hessam Cap. 21. Oct. 1545. 
Sampf. ●. 4●. a.   Eliz. Regina. 
Henr. Belingham Cler. 23. Jan. 15●8. 
Overto● Bund. C.     

Cloud.  
THis being now only known by the Bridge over Avon betwixt Babnell and Starton, hath its name from the rock on the Southern side thereof, Clude in the Saxon signifying as much. In the Conq. time there were 
f doomsday lib.  two Priests, in Stoneley, which had each of them a chapel; viz. one at Flechamsted, and the other here at Cloud. Of these, he that served here was called Edmund the hermit, in regard that anciently here had been an hermitage. Unto which Edmund, for his maintenance, certain parcels of land lying in Starton were given 
g Reg. de● Stanle f. 5. b.  by Will. surnamed Hasteler, brother and heir to one Simon, Cook to K. H. 1. which Edmund was buried in the chapel here, afterwards burnt by thiefs. After whose death neither the King, nor any Lord of Starton presenting thereto, the Prior of Kenilworth, as Rector of the Church of Stoneley, entered upon the lands belonging to it, and appropriated 
h Esc. 41. E. 3.  them to the use of that Monastery.  
As for the Bridge before specified, it was built 
i Plac. coram. Rege T. Tri●. 16 E. 3. Rot. 38.  by one of the said Heremites out of the alms bestowed upon him by good people. Which falling in time to decay, the Prior of Kenilw. in 26. E. 3. was presented by the Hundred for not amending it, for as much as his Predecessors time out of mind had used to repair the same, as then was alleged: but the Prior proved 
k Plac. coram. Rege T. Tri●. 16 E. 3. Rot. 38. , that no certain person was obliged to repair it, in regard it had been built by the eremite as above said: And moreover, that there being another Bridge near at hand, there was no necessity to keep up this; whereupon he was acquitted.   

Starton.  
A Little below Cloud lieth Starton (taking its name from the Stoure or stream, as I guess.) Which, being a member of Stoneley continued therewith in the Crown, till K. H. 1. granted 
Regist. de Stonle f. 5. ●.  it unto his Cook, called Simon surnamed Hasteler de Arderne, and his heirs, by the service 
Claus. 19 ●. 3. m. 4.  of a soar-Sparhawk yearly. From whom it descended to Will. his brother; who gave to Edmund the eremite than Priest at cloud those parcels of land before mentioned. To which Will. succeeded Geffrey surnamed Arderne; and to him Rhese, who past this manor to Walter marshal Earl of Pembroke, in exchange for lands in Ireland. Which Walter soon conveyed 
Regist. de Stonle s. ●. b.  it to Sir Geffrey de Langley Knight (of whom I have spoke in Pinley) and Maud his wife and the heirs of their two bodies; and for want of such issue to the right heirs of the same Geffrey; reserving the said Rent of a Soar-sparhawk to be yearly paid to the King his heirs and successors at the feast of S. Michael the Archangell● and to him the said Earl and his heirs a pair of Gloves, or a penny for all services; King H. 3. by his Charter 
Car●. 29. ●. 3. m. 7.  dated 12. Martii 29. of his reign confirming the grant.  
Soon after which; viz. in 30. H. 3. the said Geffrey obtained a Charter 
Cart. 30. ●. 3. m. 10.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here: but the next year following, sc. 31. H. 3. he passed 
F. levat. ●. sept. ●asch● 31. ●. 3.  away this manor to the Monks of Stoneley and their successors, in Fee-ferm, for xx li. per annum undertaking to pay the Soar-Sparhawk to the K. And afterwards releasing 
r Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 1. m. 6. per Inspex.  the said xx li. rend to the Monks, obtained the King's confirmation of his grant, the Soar-Sparhawk being afterwards paid 
s Rot. F. 44. H. 3. m. 3.  by his heir.  
The particulars which the said Monks had here were in 7. E. 1. certified 
t Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 17. b.  to be two carucats of and, and one Water-mill in demesn, with six villains and seven Cottagers, holding by several Rents and Services. All which, with liberty of Free-warren, renewed to them by another Charter 
u Cart. 12. E. 1. n. 39  in 12. E. 1. they enjoyed till the dissolution of their House in 27. H. 8. But then coming to the Crown, it was in 33. of the same King's reign granted 
w Pat. 33. H. 8. p. 6.  to Charles Brandon D. of Suff. which D. by his deed 
x Ex ipsis autogr. penès Thom. D. Leigh.  bearing date the last day of the same month, passed it unto Matthew Wrottesley and Anthony Foster: who in March 3. E. 6. sold 
y Ex ipsis autogr. penès Thom. D. Leigh.  it to Thomas Marrow of Rudfyn Esq. of whose grandchild, Samuel, it was purchased 
z Ex ipsis autogr. penès Thom. D. Leigh.  by Sir Thomas Leigh Knight, Citizen and Alderman of London 17. Junii 7. Eliz. and so continueth to his posterity, together with Stoneley unto this day.  
There is a fair Bridge of stone, over Avon, lying near Starton, now commonly called Starebridge, but formerly Kingsbrigge. This in 51. H. 3. being in decay, the King directed his Precept 
a Regist. de Stonley f. 24. b.  to the Shiriff for enquiry who ought of right to repair it, and to distrein them thereunto. What was done thereupon I find not: but in 26. E. 3. the Abbot of Stoneley being questioned 
b Plac. coram Rege T. Trin. 26. E. 3. Rot. 3.  for the not repair of it, did not deny but that he ought of right so to do.   

Finborgh.  
WIthin the precincts of Stoneley there was a certain House, with two yard land belonging to it, called Fynborgh, given 
c Reg. de Stonle f. 6. a.  by King H. 1. unto one William his Falconer by the service of keeping a Falcon. Which land, one of the same William his descendants charged with an annuity of 5 s. per annum to the Canons of Kenilworth; in respect whereof of the Priors of Kenilworth did challenge to be Lords of the same tenement, exacting Heriots and suit of Court from the possessors thereof. But this tenement came 
d Reg. de Stonle f. 6. a.  at length, by succession, to one Alex. de Fynborgh; who dying without issue, Joan the wife of Steph. Stretton, and Alice the wife john Fynborgh, being his sisters, inherited it: Neither of which having children. Joan the survivor gave it in her widowhood to Will. de Hulle a Priest, who passed it unto one john Bacon of Wolston. Which John sold it to Sir Will. Bagot. of Baginton in R. 2. time: but since that have I seen little of it.   

Fynham.  
THis village lieth upon the bank of Sow, and being a member of Stoneley was possessed by the Monks from the Foundation of that abbey, they having Free-warren granted 
e Cart. 12. E. 1. n. 39  to them here in 12. E. 1. In it anciently were xii houses; of which eight were gone 
f Hist. M S. I. Rous in Bibls. Cotton. p. 143.145.  before the beginning of H. 7. time. When it passed out of the Crown I have not seen: but in 3. E. 6. Cuthbert joiner, a Citizen of Coventre, and Thomas Kevet were owners of 
g Inq. super depo p. 3. E. 6.  it. Which Thomas died 
h Esc. 20. Eliz.  seized of six mess. here, and certain lands to them belonging, in 1 Eliz. leaving George his son and heir.   

Fletchamsted.  
THis is now in two parts, one commonly called Over-Flechamsted, and the other Nether-Flechamsted; but anciently they were not divided. Here 
i Regist. de Stonely f. 127. b.  it was, that K. H. 1. observing it to be a place of great solitude, in respect of the thick woods and large wastes thereabouts, gave to one Gerard an eremite and Priest, a carucat of land, whereupon in process of time he built Houses, and let them for Rent. Which Gerard had a chapel here, the yard whereof was consecrated by Walter Durdent then B. of Coventre; upon condition 
k Regist. de Kenilw. p. 82, 83.  that he the said Gerard and his successors should pay tithes to the Canons of Kenilworth in right of their Church of Stonley.  
In this chapel did he celebrate Divine service daily, & was afterwards buried therein. After whose death K. Henry preferred 
l Reg. de Stonle ut supra.  one Bryan thereunto, who also was a Priest and brother to a Templar, named Peter Lomsy: which Peter sent the said Brian into Ireland upon some business for the Templars, and in his absence sung Mass in the chapel here, for the King. But Brian dying in Ireland, the Templars held 
m Ib. f. 128. a.  this Chantry and the land thereto belonging; and procured K. H. 2. to bestow it upon one Robert Pirou a Priest, during his life, for their use; and after his decease upon them. Whose grant K. John confirmed 
Cart. 1. joh. p. 2. n. 105. . Which lands were in 31. H. 2. certified 
o Ex Cod. M S. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be worth 14 s. per annum, and the Mill, that the said Templars had also here, 3 s. whereof they continued possessed till the destruction of their Order; yet not very peaceably, in regard that the Canons of Kenilw. perplexed them with suits in 
p Rot. P. 2. R. 1.  R. 1. & 
q Pl. de T: Mich. 2. joh. Rot. 22.  K. John's time, upon the title they pretended to have thereof by the grant of K.H. 1.  
In 7. E. 1. that which the Templars had here was certified 
r Inq. per H. Nott. etc. ●. 18. a. etc.  to be 1. that one Carucat of land, and Mill above specified, held by the service to find a Priest to sing Mass daily for the souls of the Ks. Progenitors; and for the soul of Gerard the eremite. 2. That the Tenants of this and the rest of the lands, which they had here, were to do suit to the Court at Balsall twice a year; and each of them to find one man in Harvest for to work four days with their hooks, the Templars providing them diet: All which had House-bote and Hey-bote in the Abbot of Stonley's woods called West-wood.  
In the time that the Templars thus held it, Guido de Foresta, Master of that Order here in England temp. E. 1. purchased 
s Reg. de Stonle f. 128. a.  from the Monks of Stonley for an C. marks, and the releasing all their interest of common in the woods and lands belonging to the abbey of Stoneley 192. acres of waist, lying in a great out-wood there adjoining, called West-wood, with all such Rents and services which the Monks of Stoneley had of the said Templars tenants in Flechamsted, except the rent of john Fitz-Nicholas. But when the Templars were suppressed (scil. An. 1311. 5. E. 2.) Robert de Hockele, than Abbot of Stoneley, entered 
t Reg. de Stonle f. 128. a.  into this chapel and lands here, and held them for 40. days. Howbeit afterwards, by the advice of Tho. de Hockele his brother, than a Dr. in Divinity and a Canon of Kenilworth, fearing that he might undergo some ecclesiastical censure for what he had done, rendered 
u Ib. f. 129. b.  them up to the Hospitalars, to whom the K. and Pope had granted them, as I shall fully show when I come to Balshall. All which lands, except the carucat first belonging to this Chantry, did pay 
w Ib. f. 132. a.  tithes to the Church of Stoneley; and in 21. H. 7. were held 
x Mills Qu. 21.  of the said Hospitalars by john Beufitz of Balshall in Lease: who by his Will disposed thereof to Ellene his wi●e.  
Which Order (with all the great Monasteries) being dissolved in 30. H. 8. the K. by his Letters 
y Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 26.  Pat. dated 26. Febr. 36. of his reign, granted away whatsoever the said Hospitalars had here, to john Beaumond esq. and his heirs, by the name of a manor; the particular lands thereunto belonging, being said to be in Over-Flechamsted. Who having licence 
z Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 1.  the same year to alien it unto William Humberston and his heirs, levied a Fine thereupon T. Hill: 2. E. 6. But afterwards it came by purchase 
a Lib. 3. cedul.  to Sir Tho. Leigh Kt. and Dame Alice his wife. Which Sir Thomas had issue Sir Thomas, who made the Park here & built a fair House within it, now enjoyed by his grandson, together with Stoneley whereof I have already spoke.   

Nether-Flechamsted.  
COncerning this, I have not seen any thing before H. 7. time; but then, sc. 3. H. 7. was Sir john Catesby Kt. seized 
b Esc. 3. H. 7.  thereof: from whose son & heir, viz. Humphrey Catesby esq. john Smyth, a wealthy Citizen of Coventre (living in the Spon-street) purchased 
c Esc. 1. M.  this & other lands of good value. Which John in 6. H. 7. was 
d Pat. 6. H. 7. in dorso m. 5.  one of the Commissioners appointed in this County for arraying of men in defence of the Kingdom then in danger of an invasion by Charles 8. K. of France: as also for conservation of the peace, from 
* Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  8. till 15. H. 7. and then was constituted one of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick. To whom succeeded Henry his son and heir; who in 12. H. 7. made 
e In●. 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉 3. E. 6.  a Park of the one half of this Lordship, converting 
f In●. 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉 3. E. 6.  the rest into Pasture; whereby 4. of the 5. Messages, there being, went to decay. In that Park he then also made a pool 
g In●. 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉 3. E. 6.  of certain ground that had formerly been a meadow: and in 20. H. 7. obtained in exchange 
h Pat. 20. H. 7. p. 2.  from the Abbot of Stonley, for other lands, all that belonged to the Monks of that House in this Flechamsted. Which Henry left issue Sir Walter Smyth Kt. (of whom I have spoke at large in Shirford;) he & Richard; & he Sir john Smyth Kt. now of Crabet in Sussex, the present owner hereof.   

Hurst.  
THis place takes it name from the situation which is upon a dry bank; for so the word 〈◊〉 in the Saxon imports. The first mention I find hereof is in 1 H. 2. upon translation of the Monks from Radmore to Crulefield, being then removed 
i Reg. de Stonely f. 101.  hither. Which K. upon the foundation of Stoneley-Abby gave 
k Reg. de Stonely f. 101.  the Monks this place in augmentation of their possessions, whereof they afterwards obtained K. John's confirmation 
l Cart. 5. joh. n. 18. ; and out of their essarts here, in process of time, made a Grange 
m Regist. de Stonle f. 17. b.  called Bokindene, situate about half a mile from hence.  
This Hurst was anciently a pretty Village consisting of 19 houses, of which in the beginning of H. 7. time, there was 
Hist. MS ●. Rous, ●. 145.  no more than one left; and is now, for the most part, possessed by the Lord Leigh of Stoneley, descended to him from his great-grandfather, who purchased 
Lib. 3. ●edul.  it in the beginning of Q. Eliz. time.   

Cryfeild.  
THis was anciently written Crulefeld, and Croslesfeld 
Reg. de ●tonle, f. ●0. b. & 6. a. , the first syllable standing, doubtless, for his name who possessed it in the Saxons time: for many of their denominations were such as to us are now very uncouth.  
Before 
Ib. & f. 56. b.  the Norman Conquest the Kings of England had here a House, the place where it stood retaining the name of the Bury-stede for a long time after, Bury signifying the same with Curia, and stead locus. In 
Ib.  this House, whereunto belonged six carucats of land, anciently resided a foreign Earl, by the King's leave: Which E. being a great Robber, and infesting the Country hereabouts very much, was removed by K. H. 2. who, upon exchange 
Ib.  with the Monks of Radmore, for Stoneley, brought them hither, displacing the Inhabitants, and settling them at Hurst. But the Monks soon finding how inconvenient the highways were to them, chose another, where they built their abbey, as I have in Stoneley showed. Upon the foundation and endowment whereof, the same K. gave 
Ib. f. 10. b.  them 4 carucats of land in this place, which King John confirmed 
Cart. 5. ob. n. 19 , where the Monks had a Grange, afterwards burnt 
Reg. de ●●onle, f. ●●. a.  by the negligence of those soldiers that quartered therein at the siege of Kenilworth-castle, 51 H. 3.  
In 7 E. 1. it was certified 
Inq. per ●. Nott. ●c. f. 17. b. , that this Village paid a Stone of Wax yearly for maintenance of the Lights in Stoneley-Abby, burning before the Image of the blessed Virgin: As also that the freeholders here did suit to the three week's Court at Stoneley, and came to the Abbots Bederepe, as in Stoneley I have at large declared. But this place hath also suffered depopulation 
Hist. MS Rous, p. 45. , as well as the neighbouring Villages: for of xii Tenements that were anciently here, in the beginning of H. 7. time, no more than the Grange was then left. Which Grange, after the dissolution of the abbeys, that the K. past away most of their possessions, was 13 Apr. 36 H. 8. granted 
Pat. 36. ●. ●. p. 20.  to Rob. Bocher, than a servant in Court, and to Eliz. his wife, and to the heirs of the same Robert. Which Rob. dying 
●sc. 3 & Ph. & M.  seized thereof, 31 Maii, 3 & 4 Ph. & M. left Rob. Bocher his cousin and heir, than 12 years of age.   

Canle.  
THough there be no mention hereof in Record so high as the Conquest, yet the name, being compounded of two British words, viz. Cann, which signifieth albus, and I'll locus, doth show that it hath been of much greater antiquity. But of this, as involved with Stoneley, and so coming to that abbey upon the foundation thereof, were the Monks dispossessed, as it seems, in H. 3. time. For at the time of the siege of Kenilworth-castle in 51 of his reign, Ric. de Alcrynton, than Abbot of Stoneley, commencing his suit 
b Reg. de Stonle, f. 23. b.  against Robert the son of Peter de Canle, recovered it; and had possession 
c Reg. de Stonle, f. 23. b.  delivered to him by the Shir●ff upon the K. command at the Cross in Stoneley on the day of S. Clement the same year; whereupon the tenants did their fealty to the said Abbot. But after the dissolution, the greatest par● of it came by the purchase 
d Lib. 3. cedul.  to Sir Tho. Leigh, with Hurst, and other lands; and so is descended to his great grandchild, who now enjoys it.   

Hill.  
THis village (taking its name from the situation) was also a member of Stoneley, and involved therewith; but anciently written Hulle, and sometimes 
e Esc. 16. E. 3. n. 24.  Kings Hulle. Here the Monks of Stoneley had a Grange; which, after the dissolution of their House, was in 34 H. 8. granted 
f Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 4. , inter alia, to Leonard Chamberleyn Esq and Ric. Andrews Gent. and to the heirs of the said Ric. Andrews: but came soon after to john Wade and Tho. Gregory; for in 38 H. 8. the said john Wade released 
g Mich. R. 38 H. 8. Rot. 31.  his title therein to the said T. Gregory, in consideration of the like made to him of lands in Flechamsted. Which Tho. died seized 
h Esc. 18. Eliz.  thereof 16 Martii, 16 Eliz. leaving Arthur his son then 34 years of age; whose son, as I think, still enjoys it.   

Helenhull.  
THis was one of the Granges sometime belonging to Stoneley-Abby: but the first mention I find of it is a licence 
i Reg. de Stonle, f. 28. b.  (inter alia) granted by Edm. E. of Lanc. 6 E. 1. to the Monks of Stoneley, for their quiet enjoyment of what they had improved by enclosure here. And I conceive that it came to Tho. Gregory, with Kingshull: for in 4 Eliz. the said Tho. had licence 
k Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 8.  to alien the same unto Will. Phynnis and Arthur Gregory, and to the heirs of the said Arthur. Which Arthur died 
l Esc. 2. Jac.  seized of it, with Kingshull above specified, 2 jac.   

Bokindene.  
THis Grange was built 
m Regist. de Stonle, f. 17. b.  by the Monks of Stoneley upon the essarts, which they made at Hurst before mentioned; and so passing as a member of Hurst, is now scarce taken notice of.   

Milburne-Grange.  
THis, standing upon the water which comes from Kenilworth, not far from a Mill, hath its name thereof; burn in the old English signifying a Brook.  
Before the 12 of E. 1. I find nothing of it: howbeit then is there mention of it in Charter 
n Cart. 12. E. 1. n. 30.  of Free-warren granted to the Monks of Stoneley; and should seem to have been some petty Village; for in the beginning of H. 7. time, it is reckoned 
o Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 143.  up amongst many other where depopulation had been exercised; and in 29 H. 8. was granted (inter alia) to james cruse of Kenilworth Gent. and his heirs; who died 
p Esc. 1. E. 6.  seized thereof, 20 Sept. 1 E. 6. leaving James his son and heir 14 years of age. Which James by his Deed 
Ex autog. penès Tho. Dom. Leigh.  dated 1 Martii, 2 & 3. Ph. & M. past it to Antho●y Throgmorton, Citizen and Mercer of London, who 1 Maii, 7 Eliz. sold 
r Ex autog. penès Tho. Dom. Leigh.  it to Sir Tho. Leigh Kt. Citizen and Alderman of London, whose great grandchild (now of Stoneley) enjoys it.   

Ashowe.  
HAving now done with that spacious parish of Stoneley, following the stream of Avon, I come next to Ashow, situate on the Northwest side thereof. In the Conq. time this was possessed by 
s doomsday lib.  Turchil de Warwik, whose freehold it had been before the Norman invasion; one Ermenfridus then holding 2 hides thereof of the same Turchil. Here were then also 2 Mills, and woods of half a mile in length, and 3 furlongs in breadth, the whole value of all being certified at xl s. as the Survey then made doth manifest, in which it is written Alceshot. But 'tis very like that there was some mistake in the transcriber; for in all ancient Records after that time it is written Essesho; which makes me conjecture, that the original appellation thereof was either by reason of its situation Eastwards from Wotton; for of that parish it hath been; and that the syllable ho was at first ho●, which with the Saxons signified a House or Cave; or else from the old English word aesce, which signifieth an Ash.  
And as I have taken liberty to guests here at the occasion of its name, so must I do touching the succession thereof, in regard that the light, which I have from Record, is so dim in many places. Finding therefore that the Verdons were superior Lords of the Fee here: and that Lecelina, mother to the first Bertram de Verdon, that had any thing to do in this County (as I have in Brandon manifested) was daughter to Geffrey de Clinton, that founded the Castle and Priory of Kenilworth in H. 1. time; and gave 
t Reg. de kennel. p. 119.  a meadow here to the Canons of Kenilworth, called Ruggenhale, which shows that it came by her; I need not much doubt, but that Turchil de Warwick's issue being dispossessed of the most of their father's lands (as I shall elsewhere show) this was, inter alia, bestowed by K. H. 1. on the said Geffrey, whom he advanced so high, as in Kenilworth is declared; and given by him to Norman de Verdon with his said daughter Lecelina in marriage. And to that opinion I do the more incline, when I consider, that it was anciently a Chapelry to the mother Church of Wotton; which Church the said Geoffrey gave to the Canons of Kenilworth, at the very foundation of that Monastery.  
But it seems that Verdon did anciently enfeoff one of the Simelyes in this Ashow: for in 36 H. 3. Geffrey de Simely held 
u Testa de Nevil.  here, and in Caldecote, half a Kts. fee of Roise de Verdon, and she of the Earl of Warwick. Which Roise, being the heir female of that great family, died in 32 H. 3. To the said Geffrey succeeded William; who in 7 E. 1. with the Abbot of Stoneley, was certified 
w Inq. per H. Nort. etc. f. 31. a. etc.  to be Lord of this place, then written Assche, both of them holding the same of Theobald de Verdon; whereof the said Will. then had 8 acres in demesn, 2 Cottagers, owing suit to his three week's Court here; twice a year making appearance at his Court of Brandon: and xi freeholders, who held 4 yard land and a half, and 9 acres and a half. Which Will. had also a certain out-wood here, containing 6 acres; and another several wood of 6 acres more. Here likewise had the Abbot of Stoneley 3 Cottiers, and 3 freeholders, who then held 3 yard land, a quarter, and 4 acres, doing suit twice a year also at the Court of Brandon.  
But in 29 E. 1. did Geffrey de Simely alien 
x Reg. Ca●●● in officio Duc. L●● f. 38. a. ●, 13.  to Tho. E. of Lancaster (than Lord of Kenilworth-castle) and his heirs, all his wastes and woods called Widenhaye, lying in this Lordship, viz. betwixt the bank of Avon, and the said Earls wood called the Frith, belonging to Kenilworth: which grant Ric. Basset and Esylia his wife (sometime the wife of W●ll. de Symelie, and mother to the said Geffrey) confirmed 
y Ib. f. 37 b. n. 10. . Howbeit, after this Geffrey I have not seen any more of their male line: but in 20. E. 3. john de Hokkeley is certified 
z Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar.  to hold part of a Kts. fee here, of the heirs of Verdon. The like appears 
a Esc. 3. E. 3. n. 83  in 34 E. 3. wherein the same is mentioned to be that which Geffrey de Simely held. But in 
b Es●. 2. H. 4.  2 H. 4. Will. Allesley had it.  
Little have I seen that is further memorable relating to this place, other than that in 13 E. 4. john Hugford Esq and Tho. Waldeyve, had licence 
c Esc. 13. E. 4.  to grant, inter alia, 8 mess. 2 carucats, 20 acres of land, 12 acres of wood, xii s. a pound of Pepper, and a red Rose yearly rend, all lying here, with half the fishing in Avon, to the Monks of Stoneley, for ever. All which coming to the Crown by the dissolution of that Monastery, is possessed by the Lord Leigh, together with Stoneley, and most of the lands sometime belonging thereto.  
The Church (dedicated to the Assumption of our Lady) having been anciently but a Chapel belonging to Wotton (as I have already intimated) was confirmed 
d Reg. 〈◊〉 kennel. p. 70.  to the Canons of Kenilworth in H. 2. time by Ric. Peche B. of cou. and had a Pension 
e Ib. p. 65 & 73.  of xx s. per ann. granted out of it to the said Canons by Geffrey Muschamp, one of his successors, in K. John's time. In ann. 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
f Cod. MS in Scac.  at v marks; and in 
g MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 4●. b.  26 H. 8. at vi l. two s. over and above the xx s. yearly Pension due to the Canons of Kenilworth, and 8 s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals. But it hath lately been augmented with xx l. per ann. by the Lady Aliza Dudley, in such sort as the rest were whereunto she gave the like annuity, as in Mancet●r I have declared.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Northb. f. 1●. a.  Ric. de Greneburgh, Cler. 9 Cal. Dec. 1324.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 27. a.  Will. de Houghton, Cler. 16 Cal. Oct. 1333.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 40. a.  Will. de Shulton, Pbr. Id. nou. 1343.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 43. b.  Will. Torald, 12 Cal. Dec. 1345.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 47. b.  joh. de Frolesworth, Cler. 7 Id. Maii, 1349.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 49. a.  Rad. de Cleybroke, Cler. 8 Cal. Aug. 1349.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 9 b.  Hugo de Ryby, Pbr. 2 Non. Sept. 1361.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 13. b.  Tho Dawen, 6 Id. Martii, 1364.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 18. a.  Will. de Stoneley, Pbr. 7. Cal. nou. 1369.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 30. b.  Ric. de Milverton, Pbr. 23 Sept. 1383.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

burgh. f. ●. b.  Tho. Cresset, Pbr. 24 Martii, 1398.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●eyw. f. ●0. a.  joh. Roland, Pbr. 10 Oct. 1427.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 12. a.  joh. Drury, Cap. 22 julii, 1428.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 24. b.  Tho. Taylour, Cap. 13 Martii, 1430.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 25. a.  Will. Bradley, Pbr. 14 Oct. 1430.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 32. b.  Tho. Plunchon, Pbr. 20. Sept. 1433.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 42. b.  Ric. Gaydon, Pbr. 1 junii, 1445.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●owl. f. 20. ●.  Ric. Spycer, Cap. 23 Oct. 1453.  Pr. & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 204. a.  D. Adam Stapull, Cap. 15 junii, 1500.  Walt. Smyth, miles, & Henr. Porter, gener. ratione concess. Pr. & conu. de Kenilw. 

〈◊〉. & P. 18. b.  D. Tho. Parker, Cap. penult. Oct. 1542.  Tho. Leigh, miles. 

●●mps. & ●. f. 42. a.  Rog. Barker, Cler. ...... 1565.  D. Alicia Leigh, relicta Tho. Leigh, militis. 

●. f. 44. b.  Rog. Vicars, Cler. 29 Martii, 1572.  D. Alicia Leigh, relicta Tho. Leigh, militis. 

●●ntham ●●nd. C.  Henr. Beriche, Cler. 4. Aug. 1575.  D. Alicia Leigh, relicta Tho. Leigh, militis. 

●●mps. & ●● f. 48. a.  Math. Croket, Cler. 8. Maii, 1581.  Alicia Leigh, generosa. 

●●ntham ●●nd. B.  Martinus de Laene, 15 Aug. 1586.  Tho. Leigh, miles. 

●ale ●●nd. C.  Timoth, de Lene, 6 jan. 1610.    

Bericote.  
ON the South side of Avon, but in the parish of Ashow, lies Bericote, but long since depopulated. Which name may seem to have had its original from the ascent it stood upon, Berg with the Saxons signifying a little hill, and coat the same with domus, as is commonly known. In the Conq. time Turchil de Warwick (whose father Alwin● possessed it before the Norman invasion) held it by his under-tenant, named ton, it then containing 
h doomsday lib.  2 hides; there being a Mill rated at 4 s. and the whole value of all xl s. But soon after, though I have not seen how, it came to the Crown; and therein continued till H. 2. time. Which King enfeoffed 
i doomsday lib.  one Boscher, his servant, thereof, with the said Mill and other the appurtenances, by the service of keeping a white Brache with red ears, to be delivered unto the K. at the years end, and then to receive another to breed up, together with half a quarter of bran. From which Boscher it descended to Henry his son and heir, who granted 
k doomsday lib.  it unto Steph. de Segrave. 
l doomsday lib.  Which Stephen bestowed 
l Cart. 49. H. 3. m. 7. per Inspex.  it on the Monks of Stoneley, reserving C s. yearly rent to be paid to him and his heirs for ever: But this Annuity did Gilbert, the son and heir to the said Steph. release 
m Cart. 49. H. 3. m. 7. per Inspex.  to them, in augmentation of one Monk more, to be added unto that Covent.  
In 7 E. 1. I find 
n Inq. per H. Not●. etc. f. 30. a. b. , that the said Monks of Stoneley had 13 Cottyers, and 3 freeholders here, with a wood containing 4 acres enclosed, in the nature of a Park. After which it became depopulated● though when, I know not: for in 33 H. 8. here was nothing left but a Grange; which, being by the K. 9 Feb. the same year, granted 
o Pat. 33. H. 8. p. 6.  to Charles Brandon D. of Suff. the said D. soon after past 
p Pat. 33. H. 8. p. 4.  away to Math. Wrottesley Esq and his heirs. Which Matthew, together with Anth. Foster Esq sold 
q Ex au●og. penès Tho. D. Leigh.  it, 4 Martii, 3. E. 6. unto Tho. Marrow the elder, of Rudfyn Esq who in 2 & 3 Ph. & M. aliened 
r Ex au●og. penès Tho. D. Leigh.  it to john Harreyoung Gent. of whom it was purchased 
s Ex au●og. penès Tho. D. Leigh. , 20 Oct. 24 Eliz. by Tho. Leigh Esq (but afterwards Kt. and Bar.) and Katherine his wife; and so is descended to Tho. Lord Leigh, his grandson, the present possessor thereof.   

Chesford-Bridge.  
A Little below is Chesford-Bridge; which being in decay, the towns of Kenilworth, wotton's Hull, Milverton, Asho, Cobington, Lillington, lemington-priors', and Radford, were presented 
t Pl. coram R. T● Mich. 6 E. 2. Rot. 97.  before the justice's Itinerant, by the Hundred of Knightlow, in 13 E. 1. for the not repair of it: but in 6 E. 2. the Jury upon their Verdict discharged them; judgement 
u Ib. Rot. 11.  being given, that the Abbot of Combe aught to repair it. Howbeit, in 26 E. 3. it was found 
w Pl. coram Rege T. Trin. 26 E. 3. Rot. 35.  upon a trial, that the ground on neither side the Bridge did belong to the abbey of comb, and that the same Abbot ought not to repair the ends thereof, his predecessors never having done it; nor of right aught to amend any more than 2 Arches, with that part of the Bridge standing out of the stream; and that neither those two Arches, nor the other part out of the watercourse, were at that time in decay. But in 43 E. 3. it appears 
x Pl. coram R. T. Mich. 43 E. 3. Rot. 18. , that the Abbot of Combe being again questioned, could say nothing in his defence for the not repairing it, there being an Arch then broken; wherefore the Shiriff had command to distrain him thereunto.   

Wootton, vulgo Leek-Wotton.  
ABout a mile below Ashow, there falls into Avon a torrent called Holbroke, which hath its head from the great Pool in Wedgnock-park. On the top of the Hill, Southwards of this brook, stands Wotton, that anciently included Milberton, Leminton, Asho, Lillinton, and Cobinton within its parish, which now are all distinct Mother-Churches: but for the present containeth only Heath, Woodcote, Hill (vulgarly called Hill-Wotton) and Wedgnock-Park, whereof I will speak in their order.  
Touching Wotton itself, I find 
y Domesd. lib. , that in the Conq. time Rog. de Montgomeri, (E. of Shrewsbury) possessed it; one Outti holding it under him, whose freehold it was before the Norman invasion; and that it contained then 3 hides, having a Mill rated at 2 s. (which is now called Guyes-Cliff-Mill) the woods thereof being two miles in length, and one in breadth, all valued at C s. But in Doomsday-book it is written Quatone, which I conceive to be in reference to the situation thereof amongst woods, the word coit in the British signifying a wood; with which agreeth the modern English appellation, viz. Wotton, the d being changed into t for the more smooth pronunciation.  
That the said Roger and his posterity lost all for their Rebellion, I have manifested in Wolston: so that this, being in the hands of K. H. 1. was, inter alia, given to Geffrey de Clinton; who, upon his foundation of the Priory at Kenilworth, gave 
z Reg. de kennel. p. 1.  thereunto the Church of this town, and 1 hide of land. Which grant of his had been greater, but that he reserved part of the woods to be afforested, to enlarge 
a Ib. p. 143.  his Park of Kenilworth: But the rest Geffrey savage had, and very probably by the grant of the same Geffrey, it being a whole Kts. fee (of which G. savage and his descendants I have already spoke in Baginton) who had much ado to hold it, as it seems; for in 2 R. 1. Richard de Frevill (than Lord of Wolston) impleaded 
b Rot. P. 2 R. 1.  him for it. And in 7 R. 1. he was constrained to come to an Agreement with Tho. de Arderne about it, who then levied a Fine thereof to him. Nay in 2 joh. Henry de Armentiers had 
c Rot. P. 2 joh.  suits with him for it; who claimed 
d Plac. de ann. 5 joh. Rot. 2. in dorso.  it in right of Isabella his grandmother; alleging, that she was seized thereof in H. 2. time; and that by David de Armentiers, her son, it so descended to him the said Henry. Whereunto Geffrey answered 
e Plac. de ann. 5 joh. Rot. 2. in dorso.  ● that being in the K. service beyond Sea, he had protection; for which he paid a Fine at his passage, to the end he might not be impleaded in his absence; whereupon he was then 
f Plac. de ann. 5 joh. Rot. 2. in dorso.  discharged. But it seems that did not end the business; for upon a full Agreement betwixt them, where it appears 
g F. levat. 5 joh. , that the said Geffrey allowed him a third part of the said Kts. fee, there is mention made, that they had a trial by Battle for it.  
After this, scil. in 9 H. 3. there was a great suit 
h Pl. apud Westm. Oct. Mich. 9 H. 3. Rot. 14.  betwixt Henry E. of Warwick, and Will. Ma●duit and Alice his wife (sister to the said Earl) for 2 carucats, 22 yard land, and xuj s. rent, with th'appurtenances in this Wotton; whereof the E. alleged, that E. Walleran his father died seized: But the said Will. and Alice exhibited the Charter of the same E. Walleran, whereby he gave those lands unto her, and received her homage thereof; causing the freeholders to do homage also to her the said Alice, who was then within age, and in the tuition of Alice de Harecourt, her mother. What further became of this business, I have not seen, and therefore shall proceed with my discourse thereof in relation to Savage.  
In 36 H. 3. it was certified 
i Testa de Nevil. , that the heir of the said Geffrey Savage held one Kts. Fee here of Thomas de Clinton (heir male to the first mentioned Geffrey) and he of the E. of Warwick. To which Geffrey Savage succeeded Philippe (as one of the heirs to the last Geffrey) who with Robert de Mortimer, the Abbot of Stoneley, and Prior of Kenilworth, in 7 E. 1. held 
k Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 25. a.  this Wotton, and Hull, with the Crosse-grange, for one Kts. fee. Which Philippe had here at that time 12 servants holding 1 yard land at will, and giving Aid at the Feast of S. Mich. at the Lords pleasure, with 4 Cottyers and 3 freeholders, which held half a yard land by certain rent, fealty, and suit of Court twice a year: as also a Court-leet, and Assize of Bread and Beer, by the confirmation of K. H. 1. That which Rob. de Mortimer had, was the third part of a Water-mill, as also 8 servants holding 3 yard land, a half, and fourth part at will, performing Aid at the Feast of S. Michael. The Abbot of Stonley 3 servants holding 1 yard land and a fourth part at will; as also 5 freeholders holding 21 acres, and one acre of meadow. The Canons of Kenilworth 2 carucats, with the Mill of Gibbeclive, which they held in demesn; besides the Church appropriate, endowed with one yard land: And likewise 2 servants holding 33 acres of land at will, giving Aid, viz. mowing, reaping, raking, harrowing, making Hay, etc. eight Cottyers, who performed the like services, and 4 freeholders, paying certain rent, and doing suit of Court twice a year.  
But the manor belonging to Savage, came by inheritance to Menill, as may be discerned by the pedigree in Baginton: For in 13 E. 1. Will. d● Menill claimed 
l Rot. de Quo W.  a Court-leet, with Assize of Bread and Beer in this place, than termed Wo●ton-Savage, which were allowed. From which Will. descended Sir Hugh Menill Kt. who in 24 E. 3. granted 
m Regist. ● Cart. in ●fficio Ducat. Lanc. f. 38. b. n. 17.  the moiety of this Village to Henry E. of Lancaster, and his heirs (than Lord of Kenilworth-castle, whereunto it lay convenient) which I suppose was all that Savage had here. How it came to the Crown, wherein it still continues, I need not here declare, having made it so plain in Kenilworth, the possession of which Castle it hath since accompanied.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) appropriated 
n Reg. de kennel. p. 65, & 73.  to the Canons of Kenilworth in K. John's time, (having been originally granted to that Monastery upon the very foundation thereof) was in ann. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
o MS in Scac.  at x marks; and the vicarage in 
p MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 48. ●  26 H. 8. at Cxii s. over and above 8 s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals. Which being so small, became augmented by the Lady Aliza Dudley with xx l. per ann. as in Manceter, where the lands were purchased, may be seen.  
That which the Canons of Kenilworth had here, besides the Church, being after the dissolution of that House granted 
q Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 8.  to John D. of Northumb. by K. E. 6. came again to the Crown through his attainder; and was by Q. Mary passed 
r Pat. 1 M. p. 5.  to Sir Roland Hill Kt. and others, in 1. of her reign, by the name of the manor of Leek-UUotton, alias, Crosse-grange; and is now in the possession of the Lord Leigh of Stonel●y, by descent from Sir Tho. Leigh Kt. and Alderman of London, his great grandfather, to whose use the same was purchased by the before specified Sir Roland Hill, etc.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Langt: f. ●0 a.  Rog. de Boyvill, Cap. 2 Id. Sept. 1316.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Northb. f. ●2. b.  Tho. de Coventre, Pbr. 6 Id. Martii, 1328.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 48. a.  Nich. de Haselovere, Cap. Id. junii, 1349.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Street. f. 9 b.  Will. de Bradweye, Pbr. 4. Non. Sept. 1361.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 10. b.  joh. de T●ucester, Pbr. 9 Cal. Febr. 1361.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 11. b.  Will. de Stonley, Pbr. 9 Cal. jan. 1362.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 23. b.  Ric. de Rossale, Pbr. .... Apr. 1377.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 27. b.  Will. Sprunt, 2 julii, 1380.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●k. f. 9 b.  Tho. Hulle, Pbr. 5 nou. 1394.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

burgh. f. ●. a.  joh. Brou, Pbr. 28 Martii, 1401.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 21. b.  joh. de Barston, Cap. 25. Nou. 1408.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 23. a.  joh. Repton, 23 julii, 1409.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 25. a.  Ric. grew, Cap. 14 Oct. 1409.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●ull. f. 4. a.  Ric. Ashby, Cap. ult. Julii, 1416.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 6. b.  joh. Racheford, Cap. 26. Oct. 1417.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

Heyw. f. ●5. a.  Tho. Flynderkyn, 15 Apr. 1425.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 16. a.  Ric. Browne, 4 Aug. 1425.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 21. a.  Tho. Weston, Cap. 15 Maii, 1428.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 32. a.  Will. Sutton, Pbr. 20 nou. 1433.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 38. b.  joh. Sokeling, Pbr. 3 Martii, 1439.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●owl. f. 4. a.  joh. clerk, Cap. 9 Oct. 1456.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 7. a.  Tho. Edward's, 1 junii, 1515.  Prior & Convent. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 16. b.  Rob. King, Cap. 23 jan. 1529.  Edw. Sanders, miles, Capit. Baro Scac. 

●amp●. & ●. f. 29. b.  Will. Churchley, Cler. 20. Maii, 1560.  Edw. Sanders, miles, Capit. Baro Scac. 

●b. f. 43. b.  Anthon. Offley, 17 Sept. 1569.  D. Cath. Leigh de Stoneley, vidua. 

●orton ●●nd, in●●rt.  Humfr. Smalwood, art. Magr. 14 Aug. 1627.    

Hill-Wotton.  
THis place, (anciently written Halle) lying Southeast from Wotton about a mile, and reputed a member of it, taketh its name from the high situation thereof. The first mention I find of it, is not till the beginning of H. 3. time, where Godwin the son of Godewin de Wotton, gives 
Reg. de ●enill. p. 35. . to the Canons of Kenilworth, with his body, which he determined to be buried in that Monastery, an annual rent of v s. issuing out of certain lands here, held of Sir Hugh de Beckbirie Kt. which gift of his, Aliva de Beckbirie in her widowhood confirmed 
t Ib. p. 136.  But being a member of Wotton, it belonged 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 25. a.  to Savage, as that did; and had, within the precincts thereof, a Mill called Yartford-Mill, whereof two parts were given 
w Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6.  by Geffrey Savage, and the third by Sir Will. de Wholton Kt. to the Monks of Stoneley. To which Monks Sir Tho. de Ednesoure Kt. (who married one of the coheirs of Savage) gave 
x Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6.  also certain lands here.   

Heath.  
I Am not very well satisfied where this Hamlet directly stood: but by some circumstances I guess, that the same, which is now called Hill-UUotton, contained the greatest proportion of it; being certain (by what I shall presently manifest) that the rest of it was situate on the other side of the little torrent called Holbroke, as the Map will show. There is no doubt to be made but that its name was originally occasioned from the nature of the soil, being of a Heathy disposition at first, before tillage did alter it. And as confident I am, that it was then a member of UUotton, forasmuch as it is not mentioned in the Conq. Survey.  
Till H. 1. time, I have not seen any thing thereof; but then, viz. in 23 of that Ks. reign, Roger E. of UUarw. upon his foundation of the Collegiat-Church of S. Mary in UUarwick, gave 
y Ex Regist. Coll. de Warw. in Scac. f. 12. a.  thereunto a hyde of land lying here. Shortly after which, did Geffrey de Clinton, son to Geffrey, the Founder of Kenilworth-Priory, inter alia, confirm 
z Reg. de kennel. p. 11.  the grant that Odo de Turri made to that Monastery, of all the rest, as it seems, of this Village: for he sets forth the bounds thereof from Holbroke to Avon, and so to Ashoe; and beyond Holbroke, from the way leading to UUarwick from Coventre overthwart the long hill, unto the way which goeth from UUotton to Kenilworth by Hineleford.  
In 7 E. 1. Tho. de Ednesoure, one of the coheirs of Savage, was certified 
a Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 12. b.  to be Lord of this Hamlet, having here 1 mess. and half a yard land in demesn, with 3 freeholders, who occupied 31 acres of land, and 2 acres of meadow, under a certain rent and suit of Court twice a year at Baginton; besides ten acres of land, and 2 acres of meadow more, then held of him by the Hospital of S. John in Coventre. But this was not all thereof: for in 19 E. 1. the Canons of UUarwick had 
b MS in Scac. penès Rem. R.  also 1 carucat of land here; which being given at first, as I guess, by Earl Roger to the Collegiat-Church there, by some exchange afterwards came to the Priory of Kenilworth. But that which the Canons of Kenilworth had, now belongeth unto the Grange called Crosse-grange, and so did (questionless) before the dissolution of that Monastery. As for the residue of this Hamlet which Savage had, it is so confounded with UUotton, that there is no distinction can be made thereof from that Lordship.   

Woodcote.  
THis being at first a ●ingle House, and seated amongst woods, whence it had that denomination, is now reduced to what it was at first, there being at present no more than the Mannour-house: but in the Conq. days, and long after, it had divers Inhabitants. At that time the E. of Mellent possessed it; it being by the Survey 
c doomsday l.  then taken certified to contain two hides, whereof one was the freehold of Leuricus before the Norman invasion, and the other of Cantvin and Turbern, having woods of a mile in length, and half a mile in breadth, all which were valued at 50 s. In that Record 
d doomsday l.  it is written Widecote; and descended to Robert Earl of Leicester, the lineal heir to the said Earl of Mellent, who held it in 20 H. 2. By which Earl it was given (I suppose) to Rob. Boteler (a great man in this County, and a principal Officer unto him, as in Oversley I shall show) for his son, sc. Raph. boteler, granted 
e F. levat. 14 joh.  it to john Belet and his heirs, in 14 joh. to hold of him and his heirs by the fourth part of a Kts. fee.  
But this it seems was only Woodcote-inferior; for by that name do I find it distinguished; the other, viz. Woodcote-superior, being held 
f Testa de Nevil.  by Simon de 〈◊〉, and Roger de craft, of the Ear●s o● Warwick, together with Fulbroke in this County● by half a knight's fee, in 20 H. 3. Which half Kts. fee was 
g Testa de Nevil.  in the tenure of the same R●ger de Craft and john Mace in 36 H. 3. A 〈…〉 
h Esc. 52. H 3.  52 H. 3. of Henry Hubaud. Of this Woodcote superior there were afterwards many 〈◊〉: for in 7 E. 1. it appears 
i Inq. per H. Nort. etc. f. 20. a. , that Henry 〈◊〉, Hugh de Herdeberge, Robert Parson of Bedworth, and Dionysia Mace, held it of the Earls of Warwick by the fifth part of a Kts. fee. And that Woodcote-inferior (granted to Belet, as abovesaid) was then held by Rob. mass of Ralph Boteler by the fourth part of a Kts. fee. Which Robert had there at that time xi tenants, who held 3 yard land and a half, with 3 acres and a half, at the will of the Lord, performing Aid at the Feast of S. Mich. and paying Scutage.  
That which Hugh de Herdebergh had here, was, in 19 E. 2. settled 
k F. levat. xv Trin. 19 E. 2.  upon john de Peyto and Alice his wife (the heir of Herdebergh) And 
l F. levat. xv Mich. 13 E. 3.  in 13 E. 3. upon Sir Walter Hopton Kt. and Joan his wife, and the heirs of the said Sir Walter, after the death of the same john de Peyto. But in 43 E. 3. I find 
m Esc. 43. E. 3. p. 2. n. 4. , that john Manduit held lxiii s. iiii d. yearly rend here, issuing out of several Tenements held by Copy of Court-Roll; which Tenements were then held of the D. of Lancaster, as of the Honour of Leicester. And that the said john Manduit, and Agnes his wife, dying without issue male of their bodies, the said Tenements came to Will. the son and heir of john de Molins, and of ●gidia his wife. Which W●ll. Died 
n Esc. 4 R. 2. n. 38.  seized of them in 4 R. 2. leaving Sir R●c. Molins' Kt. his son and heir, than 24 years of age; whose grandchild Alianore, sc. daughter 
o Esc. 8 R. 2. n. 28.  and heir to W●ll. his son, matching 
p Esc. 4 E. 4. n. 36.  to Rob. Hungerford, brought this, with a fair Inheritance besides, unto that noble family.  
From whence it came to Hastings, as it seems Edw. Lord Hastings, taking to wife Mary the daughter and heir of Sir Tho. Hungerford: which Edw. had issue George, created 
q Mich. R. 25 H. 8. Rot. 21.  E. of Huntingdon, 21 H. 8. who sold 
r Ex relat. T. Cotton, Bar.  it, together with Burton-Hastings in this County, unto Tho. Harvye, a rich Citizen of London; whereby it is descended, together with the same Burton-Hastings, unto Sir Tho. Cotton, now of Connington, in Com. Hunt. Baronet, from Lucy his great grandmother, one of the daughters and coheirs to the said Tho. Harvye.  
The last mention that I find 
s Esc. 4 H. 4  of Hubaud in this place, is, that Tho. Hubaud in 6 E. 4. held the sixth part of a Kts. fee here of the E. of Warwick. Nor is there much more, that I have seen, memorable hereof, other than the complaint 
t Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 143.  of our Countryman Rous, who reckons both these Woodcotes amongst the depopulated towns on this side the County.   

Wedgnock-Park.  
THis is one of the most ancient Parks in England: for I find 
u Ib. p. 16●. , that Henry de Neuburgh, the first E. of Warwick after the Conquest, in imitation of K. H. 1. who made the Park at Woodstoke (containing 7 miles in compass, and which was the first in England) did impark it; but at that time it contained no more than what now is called the Old-Park, the rest having been enlarged by the succeeding Earls, who had, as it seems, a manor here; for so it is called in that settlement 
w F. levat. 3 sept. Hi●●. 31 H. 3.  made 31 H. 3. by john de Plesse●s E. of Warwick upon Will. Mauduit and Alice his wife. And concerning this place, I further find, that the tithes of the assarts here, as also of the paunage and venison, were by Margery Mares●hall, Countess of Warwick, in H. 3. time; given 
x Ex coll. W. Burton.  to the Hospital of S. Mich. in Warwick, in pure alms. And, that in 26 E. 1. upon the extent 
y Esc. 26. E. 1. p. 41.  of the lands belonging to Will. Beauchamp E. of Warwick, then deceased, it was certified, that he had here at Wegenok, besides the Park, containing xx acres, a little Pool, and eight acres of arable land: As also, that in 9 E. 2. the underwood of this Park did yield 
z Cartul●●. Warw. Com. f. 176. a.  26 s. 8 d. per an. the herbage 10 s. and the paunage, with the Nuts, 6 s. 8 d. Howbeit, in those days the Park was but small, till Tho. Beauchamp E. of Warw. enlarged it with certain woods called Wegenok-Donele, lying within the parish of Hatton and adjoining thereto, which he purchased 
a Ib. f. 68 ●  of the Lady Scolastica de Melsa.  
After which it continued to the succeeding Earls, even to the last of that family; but coming to the Crown, with the rest of their lands, was by K.E. 6. in 1. of his reign, granted 
b Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 9  with the Castle of Warwick, and divers other manors, unto john Dudley E. of Warwick: upon whose attainder, in 1 M. the Q. demised 
c Pat 1 M. p. 14.  the herbage and paunage thereof to Henry Jernegan, for 30 years, at x marks per ann. And Q. Eliz. in 14 of her reign, past 
d Pat. 44. Eliz. p. 5.  the inheritance of it, together with the wood called Fernehill, and the Mannour-house, named Goodrest, to Fulke Grevill Esq and his heirs. Which Fulke being created Lord brook by K. James (as I have elsewhere showed) settled this, and many other lands, on Rob. Grevill his kinsman, now, (sc. 1640.) Lord Brooke, by virtue of an entail, with that Honour.  
Touching the said Mannour-house called Goodrest, first built by Tho. Beauchamp (the second of that name) Earl of Warwick, 
e Rot. I. Rous.  in part of E. 3. and R. 2. time; I suppose it was so called, in respect that some of the Countesses of Warwick, to avoid much concourse of people, retired hither when they were near the time of childbirth; for 'tis plain, that many of their children were born here, as I have elsewhere observed. But all the further mention that I find thereof, is, that K. H. 7. (the earldom of Warwick being in his hands) granted 
f Pat. 14. H. 7. p. 1.  the custody of it, with the Gardens and Waters in the Park, to Edw. Belknap Esq of the body, for life.   

Cuckow-Church.  
THat which beareth this name, is only certain grounds lying within Wedgnok-park, where anciently 
g Esc. 21. R. 2.  stood a Chapel, which was of the Earl of Warwick's patronage 
h Claus. 4. H. 4. m. 12. . How long it is since that Chapel fell to ruin, is uncertain; but in 16 H. 7. the K. by his Letters Pat. dated 18 Martii, reciting, that it had been down to the ground of a long time; and that the place where it stood, with the Chapel-yard, had also been, and then was employed to profane uses: As also, that there were no Inhabitants there which should rebuild it; to the intent that the same place, formerly so consecrated, might thenceforth be converted to pious uses, bestowed 
i Pat. 16. H. 7. p. 2. ●. 7.  it on the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiat-Church in Warwick, and their successors, together with xl s. yearly rend thereto belonging, formerly given to the said Chapel in recompense of the glebe pertaining thereto, which the Earls of Warwick had obtained in exchange for the said xl s. rent. But the Village whereunto this Chapel did belong (many years since depopulated 
k Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 183. ) was called 
l Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 183.  Rykmersbery. [See more thereof in Beausall.]   

Blacklow-hill.  
THere is nothing else memorable in the parish of Wotton, but Blacklow-hill, where the Earls of Lanc. and Warwick, having at Dedington in Oxfordsh. Surprised 
m Reg. de Stonley, f. 50. b. Hist. MS. Hen. Knighton, f. 116. a.  Piers de Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall (a great Favourite to K. E. 2.) beheaded 
Reg. de Stonley, f. 50. b. Hist. MS. Hen. Knighton, f. 116. a.  him without judgement of his Peers, or any course of Law, on the day of S. Gervasius and Prochasius, 7 E. 2. (scil. mense junii) under the side of the hill, in the place where since that time stood a Cross called Gaverston's-Cross.   

Guyes-Cliffe.  
THis being a great Cliff on the Western bank of Avon, was made 
Rot. I. Rous.  choice of by that pious man S. Dubritius (who in the Britons time had his Episcopal seat at Warwick) for a place of devotion; where he built 
Rot. I. Rous.  an Oratory dedicated to S. Mary Madg. unto which, long after, in the S●xons days, did a devout eremite repair; who finding the natural Rock so proper for his Cell, and the pleasant Grove, wherewith it is backed, yielding entertainment fit for solitude, seated himself here. Which advantages invited also the famous Guy (sometime E. of Warwick) after his notable achievements, having weaned himself from the deceitful pleasures of this world, to retire 
q Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 258. Hist. MS Ger. Cornub. in bibl. Coll. S. Mar. Magd. Oxon.  hither; where, receiving ghostly comfort from that eremite, he abode 
r Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 258. Hist. MS Ger. Cornub. in bibl. Coll. S. Mar. Magd. Oxon.  till his death (as by my discourse of him in Warw. shall more fully be manifested.)  
It seems that this place continued in the same condition for a long time afterwards: For I find, that in 8 E. 3. one Thomas de jews, being a eremite here, had the K. Letters 
s Pat. 8 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17  of protection for himself and all his goods; in which Record it is written Gibbeclyve. And that in 
t Ex comp. Ball. Warw. Com. penès W. Pierpoint, ar.  10 H. 4. one john Burry, at that time likewise eremite here, had C s. per ann. salary, for to pray for the good estate of Ric. Beauchamp, then E. of Warw. as also for the souls of the father & mother of the said Earl.  
Whether it was out of respect to the memory of the famous Guy, before mentioned, or to view the rareness of its situation, I cannot say; but certain it is, that K. Henry 5. being on a time at Warw. came 
u Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 258.  to see it, and did determine 
w Hist. MS I. Rous, p. 258.  to have founded a Chantry here for 2 Priests, had he not been by death prevented. After which the before specified Ric. Beauchamp E. of Warw. bearing 
x Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 165.  a great devotion to the place, whereupon then stood 
y Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 165.  nothing but a small Chapel, and a Cottage in which the eremite dwelled, in 1 H. 6. obtained licence 
z Pat. 1. H. 6. p. 5. m. 5.  to do the like, sc. for 2 Priests, which should sing Mass in the Chapel there daily, for the good estate of him the said Earl and his wife, during their lives; and afterwards for the health of their souls, and the souls of all their parents, friends, with all the faithful deceased. Of which Chantry Will. Berkswell, (afterwards Dean of the Collegiat-Church in Warw.) and one john Bevington, were the first 
a Ex autog. penès S.A. eq. aur.  Priests; for whose maintenance, and their successors, the said Earl in 9 H. 6. had licence 
b Pat. 9 H. 6. p. 1. m. 23  to grant the manor of Asborne in this County, with one mess. one carucat of land, and Cxvii s. x d. ob. yearly rend lying in Whitn●sh and Wellesburne. And because he thought not that enough, by his last Will and Testament 
c Rous, f. 141.  he ordained, that in all haste after his decease, the remnant of what he had designed for his Chantry Priests there, should by his Executors be delivered, and made sure to them: And that the Chapel there, with the other buildings, should be new built, as he the said Earl had devised, for the wholesome and convenient dwelling of those Priests.  
The costs of all which, with the consecration of the two Altars therein, as appeareth by the accounts 
d Penès Ball. & Burgen. Warw.  of the said Executors, from the 28 to the 37 H. 6. amounted unto Clxxxiiii l. v d. ob. Then did Earl Richard, in memory of the warlike Guy, erect that large Statue, there yet to be seen on the South side within that Chapel, the Figure whereof I have here expressed: And having raised 
e Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 165.  a roof over the adjacent Springs, walled 
f Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 165.  them with Stone.  
Here was it also that our Warwicksh. Antiquary john Rous (whose portraiture likewise, exactly taken from an ancient Roll, wherein it was drawn to the life by himself, I have represented) after he came from the University, lived 
g Hist. MS I. Rous in Bibls. Cotton (sub effigy Vesp. A. 12.) p. 258. , being a Chantry-Priest in this Chapel; and compiled 
h Hist. MS I. Rous in Bibls. Cotton (sub effigy Vesp. A. 12.) p. 258.  his Chron. de Regibus, which I have so often quoted. Of whom, considering his special affection to, and knowledge in Antiquities, being loath to omit any thing which may do honour to his memory, I shall here observe, that for his parentage 
i Rot. I. Rous in dorso.  he was the son to Geffrey Rous of Warwick, but descended of the Rouses of Brinklow in this County; and touching his education, course of life, and death, have transcribed what Bale 
k joh. Balaei, Cent. viij. p. 629.  from Leland hath expressed of him.  
johannes rouse, alias Rossus, Warwici urbe, magnae olim celebritatis natus, simul & educatus fuit (ut Lelandus scribit) donec maturiores anni Philosophicos poscerent praeceptores. Tum verò Oxonium petiit, altum aliquid in re literaria inchoaturus: ubi, inter caetera, incredibili diligentia usus est in legendis authoribus, qui de nostris rebus scripserunt; unde tam exactam Britannicae antiquitatis cognitionem sibi comparavit, ut multos, ex nostris, longo praecesserit intervallo. Perlustratis enim apud Anglos & Cambros omnibus ferè bibliothecis, ●opiosam rerum maximè memorabilium supellectilem collegit; quae ne per incuriam dilaberetur, contulit se ad quietem, rem scripturienti inprimis necessariam. Est locus in colle positus, propè Avonae fluminis ripam, distatque à Warwico vix passibus mille: ubi constat Guidonem Warwicensem Comitem famosissimum illum, vitam olim vixisse solitariam. Hunc locum amoenissimum Guidonicumclivum ab eo appellatum, alto muro cinctum, annuente Rege Edw. quarto, Rossus homo minimè ambitiosus, unà cum vicinis aliquot fundulis, in possessionem accepit. Et parato in hunc modum honesto otio, atque aurea fortunae mediocritate, expeditus & alacer, scribendi munus aggressus est: quod nunquam postea nisi cum ipsa vita deposuit. Quo longo tempore, multa Chartis commendavit, & in characteribus latinis: praecipue haec.  

Antiquitates Warwici, lib. 1.  
De Episc. Wigorn. lib. 1.  
Vetustates Clivi-Guidonici, lib. 1.  
De Comitibus Warwic. lib. 1.  
De Academiis Britannicis, lib. 1.  
Contra historiolam Cantabr. lib. 1.  
Cronicon Warwicense, lib. 1.   
Et opera quaedam alia, sed imperfecta, moriens reliquit. Bibliothecam etiam instituit in ipsa australi porticu fani Mariae Warwici. Vixit usque ad maturos annos Henrici septimi, ac Warwici demum obiit 14 jan. Anno à Christi servatoris nativitate An. 1491. Sepultusque est ibidem in dicto Mariae fano, ut ex inscripto Epitaphio apparet.  
But of these his writings, most, I suppose, are perished, or in such obscure hands, that it is not known to me where they can be seen. Those only which are extant, being a Roll 
Penès ●ob. Ar●en de larkhall, ●.  of the Earls of Warwick (wherein besides a brief history relating to each of them, their Pictures and Arms are with much curiosity depicted) and a Chronicle 
In Bibls. ●ott●n.  of the Kings of England reaching down to his own time.  
But I return. A place this is of so great delight, in respect of the River gliding below the Rock, the dry and wholesome situation, and the fair Grove of lofty Elms overshadowing it, that to one, who desireth a retired life, either for his devotions or study, the like is hardly to be found, as Leland in his MS Itinerary 
In Bibls. ●odl. vol. f. 165. , made temp. H. 8. doth well observe. It is a House (saith he) of pleasure, a place meet for the Muses: There is silence, a pretty wood, Antra in vivo Saxon, the River rolling over the stones with a pretty noise, nemusculum ibidem opacum, fontes liquidae & g●mmei; prata florida, antra muscosa, rivi levis & per saxa discursus; necnon solitudo & quies Musis amicissima.  
Several Caves are there hewn out of the firm Rock; one of which, if we may believe tradition, was made by the renowned Guy, when he was an eremite here. In 26 H. 8. by the Survey 
MS penès Archer, ●aur. f. ●.  then taken, the lands belonging to this Chantry were certified to be worth xvii l. two s. iiii d. per annum, over and above all reprizes, Nich. Launder and Tho. Moor being then the Priests that served therein. But by another Survey 
p Penès eundem S. A. f. 17. a. , in 37 H. 8. the value, over and above reprizes, was certified to be nineteen l. x s. vi d. All which, viz. Chapel, Buildings, and Possessions thereunto belonging, were, by Tho. Moor and Rog. Higham, Priests of that Chantry (the Ks. licence 
q Ex autog. penès H. Beaufo ar.  being thereunto had and obtained) granted 
r Ex autog. penès H. Beaufo ar.  unto Sir Andrew Flammock Kt. and his heirs, the 4 day of June, 1 E. 6. Whose son Will. Flammock dying 
s Esc. 2. Eliz.  seized of them, 11 julii, 2 Eliz. left Kath. his daughter and heir, then about 3 years of age: The particular lands belonging thereto, being 15 mess. 500 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow, and 30 acres of pasture, situate in Guyes-cliff, Asborne, and Whitnash, as by that Inquis: 
t Esc. 2. Eliz.  appeareth.  
The Chapel here was dedicated to S. Mary Magd. as the grant 
u Pat. 22. Eliz. p. 10.  thereof by Q. Eliz. to john Colburne in 22 of her reign, manifesteth; and is in the parish 
w MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 17. a.  of S. Nich. in the suburbs of Warwick. This John wedded 
x Ex relat. Edm. Colburn eq. aur.  the said Kath. the daughter and sole heir of Will. Flammock before mentioned. And of him was it purchased (as I have heard 
y Ex relat. Edm. Colburn eq. aur. ) by Will. Hudson of Warwick; whose daughter and heir, Ursula, brought it in marriage unto Sir Tho. Beaufo of Emscote Kt. in which family it still continues.  
Within the precincts of Guyes-Cliffe there is nothing more but the Mill; which, as I have formerly showed, was in being at the Norman Conquest; and afterwards given 
z Reg. de kennel. p. 137.  by Geffr. de Clinton (the second) to Gilebert Nutricius, of whom I shall speak in Lemington: in which grant it is called Molendinum de Chibbe●lide. How the said Gilbert parted with it, appears not; but I find, that Henry de Clinton, son to the said Geffrey, mortgaged 
a Ib. p. 139, & 140.  it to Randolph de Cocton for ten pounds of silver. It seems that the same Geffr. Bestowed it on the Canons of Kenilworth; for so doth the confirmation 
b Ib. p. 12.  of Henry his son, made to them thereof, imply; whereby he grants 
c Ib. p. 12.  unto them therewith, both the Miller and his Children, in which it is written Kibclive. And yet it can hardly be said that he gave it; for by his deed it appears, that the same Canons discharged xx marks of silver which the said Miller was tied to pay; as also 2 marks of silver yearly to the said G. de Clinton during his life. But in 7 E. 1. I find 
d Inq. per H. Nott. &c f. 18. b. , that the Prior of Kenilworth had two mills here; which, after the dissolution of the Monasteries, were granted 
e Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 3.  to Ric. and Tho. Lawley, and their heirs.   

Milverton.  
SOmewhat lower, on the Southeast side of Avon ● stands Milverton, wherein the E. of Mellent held 2 hides, excepting 1 virgat, and a Mill valued at 50 s. as appears by the Conq. Survey 
f doomsday lib. : all which was then rated at C s. having been the freehold of one Lewinus before the Norman invasion; but in that Record 
g doomsday lib.  it is written Malvertone, which shows that it originally had its name from some ancient possessor thereof. That most of the said E. of Mellent's lands, in this County, came to the Earls of Warwick, is plain enough: but how or when this place was disposed of by those Earls, considering that we have so little light touching those elder times, I am not able directly to show.  
The first & most ancient mention thereof, that I have met with, is, that Roger Earl of Warwick, upon his foundation of the Collegiat-Church in Warwick (which was in An. 1123. 23. H. 1.) gave, 
h Reg. Coll. Warw. f. 12. a.  inter alia, for the maintenance of the Canons there, half a hide in Mulvertone (so it is there, written) and all the tithe of those lands there, which were of his fee. What proportion of this village Geffrey de Clinton (the Founder of Kenilworth-Castle) had I cannot say; but that he enjoyed a part thereof is certain: for upon his deathbed he gave command 
i Reg. de Kenilw. p. 138, 139.  to Geffrey his son, that he should render two yard land, lying here in Melvertone to Ermenfrede de Ponte his servant; which was done 
k Reg. de Kenilw. p. 138, 139.  accordingly. After this, and very anciently, do I find, that there were three Lords of this Town; viz. Astley, Spigurnell, and the third a Prebend of the Collegiat-Church in Warwick, each possessing a distinct share, as I shall show anon. And that, what Astley had here, was given to their family in H. 1. time, as is evident from what I have already said in Astley.  
But the first mention I find of Spigurnell is in 12. Joh. where Rob. de Milverton levied a Fine of two yard land here, to Walter Spigurnell and Celestina his wife. Whether this was all that Spigurnell had here, I cannot determine; but I believe it was the two yard land which the above mentioned G. de Clinton possessed.  
This village hath anciently been accounted within the Parish of Wotton; for in King John's time G. Muschamp Bishop of Coventre, upon the appropriation of the Church of Wotton to the Canons of Kenilworth, granted 
l Ib. p. 73.  unto them only one mark yearly out of the chapel of Milverton: But Parishes being not perfectly settled till about the later end of that King's reign (as in Church over I have showed,) this chapel, in the beginning of H. 3. time, grew to the reputation of a Church; for by that name did the above mentioned Walter Spigurnell and Celestina 
m F. levat. xv. I. Bap. 16. H. 3.  pass the advouson thereof to the Canons of Kenilworth in 16. H. 3. Which family of Spigurnell having their seat at Emscote in this Parish, held 
n Esc. 55. H. 3.  that place, together with Milverton, of the Honour of Leicester by half a knight's fee in 55. H. 3.  
But Astley enfeofed Trussell of the most part that he had here; which might be the occasion that Ric. Trussell took part with Thomas de Astley, one of the rebellious Barons in H. 3. time; for I find 
o Esc. 50. H. 3. , that the same R●chard was slain in the battle of Evesham with the said Thomas, in 49. H. 3. Howbeit, the residue of Astley's lands in this place, were by Thomas Lord Astley (inter alia) given in 11. E. 3. 
p Pat. 11. E. 3. p. 1. m. 35.  for the foundation of a Chantry in the the Parish-Church of Astley ● as I have there manifested: which afterwards, when the said Chantry, being augmented with greater possessions, was changed into a Collegiat-Church, were by the said Lord Astl●y assigned for the maintenance of one of the Canons therein, and called the Prebend of Milverton.  
In 7. E. 1. it was certified, 
q Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 26. a.  that john Spigurnell, Will Trussell, and Ralph de Hengham were Lords of Milverton; and that the said John held his share therein (Emscote being joined therewith) of Elene lafoy Zouch by the service of half a Knights fee. [which Elene was one of the 
r Rot. penès Camer. Scacc.  coheirs of Roger Quincy. E. of Winchester, who had part of the Honour of Leicester in right 
s Rot. penès Camer. Scacc.  of Margaret his mother, one of the coheirs to the last of those ancient Earls.] By that Record 
t Inq. ut suprà.  it also appears, that the same John had two yard land here in demesn, and five servants, who held one yard land, an half, and a fourth part by servile tenure, as abovesaid: and 12. Cottiers holding one Carucat at the will of the Lord: And that the Mill was then held by john de Astele of the said Sir Andrew for the yearly rent of v. marks and a half, and two strikes of eels to Will. Trussell. And lastly, that Ralph de Hengham held his share of the Earl of Warwick, viz. two yard land, which four Freeholders then occupied, being a Prebend of the Collegiat-Church in Warwick: howbeit, in 9 E. 2. there was no other certified 
u Nom. vill.  to be Lord of Milverton but Will. Trussell; and yet, in 20. E. 3. Maud Spigurnell answered 
w Rot. penès Sim. Clarke B.  for the sixth part of a Knights fee here and in Emscote, which she held of the Honour of Winchester.  
From which Will. descended Sir Alured Trussell Knight (as in Billesley appeareth.) Who in 6. R. 2. entailed 
x F. levat. mens. Pasi●. 6. R. 2.  this manor (for by that name it is recorded) upon the heirs male of his body, with remainder to Sir Fouke Pembruge Knight, and Margaret his wife, and the heirs of the said Margaret. Whether the descendants of the said Sir Alured past away their right therein; or if so, when and to whom, I cannot say: for I find, that they continued possessed of a great part of this village till H. 8. time, Thomas Trussell then dying seized 
y Esc. 8. H. 8.  of ten messages, xx. yard land, xxx. acres of meadow, xx. acres of pasture, and a water-mill, all situate within the precincts thereof, leaving Alured his grandchild and heir four years of age. But Sp●gurnel's part came at length to the Hugfords by purchase, as I guess: for in 12. H. 4. Rob. Hugford esq. obtained a Charter 
z Cart. 12. H. 4. n. 14.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands that he then had in possession or reversion, here, and in Edmescote. To which Robert succeeded Thomas; who in 10. H. 6. was certified 
a Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be Lord thereof, with Emscote; and that he held it by the sixth part of a knight's fee: but since that time it is divolved by a daughter and coheir of Hugford to the Beaufoes, (as in Emscote I shall show) and continueth unto them until this day.  
That the Church was anciently a chapel belonging to Wotton, I have already manifested, being afterwards appropriated 
b Inq. pe● H. Nott. etc. f. 26. b.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, and endowed 
c Inq. pe● H. Nott. etc. f. 26. b.  with xv. acres of land; but of the vicarage there hath not been any Ordination, considering its vicinity to Kenilworth, whence the Prior usually sent a Priest to serve the Cure, to whom he allowed 
d MS. penès S. A. eq. a●●. f. 43. ●.  the small tithes and offerings for his pains; which in 26. H. 8. were certified 
e MS. penès S. A. eq. a●●. f. 43. ●.  to be worth vi. li. per annum.   

Emscote.  
HEre is now no more left than the Mannour-house, the rest having been long since depopulated 
f Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 143. . The first mention I find thereof, is, that Walter Spigurnell, in a grant 
g Reg. de Cumba. f. 57 a.  to the Monks of comb of certain common of pasture within his fee of Mulverton, calls himself of this place, then written 
h Testa de N.  Edulfescote; which shows, that one Edulfus was anciently owner thereof. But upon collection of the Aid in 20. H. 3. it is written Edelmescote, and so by contraction in pronouncing, now made Emscote. Of which family, scil. Spigurnell, there were these that had to do here; viz. Walter, who lived in 
i F. levat. 12. Joh.  King John's time, and 
k F. levat. 16. H. 3.  beginning of H. 3. James, against whom Will. Trussell, in 37. H. 3. brought an assize 
l Pat. 37. H. 3. in dorso.  for common of pasture in this village, then written Edelvecote; and john Spigurnell in 
m Esc. 55. H. 3.  55. H. 3. Who, in 7. E. 1. was certified 
n Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 27. a.  to be Lord thereof, holding it of Elen la Souch, (one of the coheirs to whom part of the Honour of Leicester descended, as I have intimated in Milverton,) by suit of Court twice a year.  
Which John, held here a certain meadow then in demesn, paying to Will. Trussell a mark yearly, and as much to the Prioress of Grace-Dieu; and had five servants holding two yard land and a fourth part by a certain Rent, and performing several services; viz. reaping, mowing, carrying Hay and corn, gathering of stubble, harrowing, etc. And two Cottiers holding two Cottages for certain Rent, and Hay-making. To whom succeeded Henry Spigurnell; who in 1.2.4. and 11. E. 2. was in 
Pat. de 〈◊〉. ann. in dorso.  Commission for taking assizes of Novel disseisin, and for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick. But after him I have not seen more of any male branch of this family; nor female, except Maud Spigurnell; who, in 20. E. 3. held 
Rot. penès ●. Clerk B.  the sixth part of a Knights fee here and in Milverton, of the Honour of Winchester.  
The next 
Ex Coll. ●. K●●ve●on.  possessor of this manor, that I have met with, was Will revel (descended from the revels of Newbold-Revell, as in the pedigree there inserted is manifest) that died without issue, leaving Joan his sister and heir, wife to Geffrey Reynolds; by whom she had issue Richard; who, affecting his mother's name, called himself revel. Which Joan in her widowhood married to 
Ex autog. in Scacc. in baga de Catesby.  Will. Attelberge, a Citizen of Coventre, and party 
s Ex autog. in Scacc. in baga de Catesby.  to the Covenants of Marriage betwixt the said Ric. revel his son in law, and Margery the daughter of Robert H●ggeford in 7. H. 4. What this Richard revel was by his profession or practice appears not; but he kept not this Lordship long: for in 9 H. 4. he levied a Fine 
t 〈◊〉. Pasch.  thereof to the abovementioned Rob. H●gford (his father in law) and Joyce his wife, and to the heirs of the said Rob●rt: And by his deed of Release 
Claus. 9 ●. 4. in dor●o. 17. , dated 18. Maii the same year, wherein he calls himself Ric. filius Galfridi Reynald de Edmescote, alias dictus Ric. filius Ioha●nae filiae Willielmi Ryvell, confirmed to the said Robert H●gford, and Joyce, and the heirs of the said Robert all his right therein. Which Robert obtained a Charter 
Cart. 12. ●● 4. n. 14.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, and in Milverton, dated 12. Dec. 12. H. 4. in whose male line it continued till the beginning of H. 7. time, and then by a daughter and coheir came to Beaufo.  
But before this Robert Hugford I have not seen anything of their name in this County; howbeit, in Shropshire there was an ancient family of them. And, if I may have liberty to guests at the original of this man's advancement to so good a fortune in Warwickshire, I shall conclude it to have been through his relation to Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick: For it appears that in 20. R. 2. he was 
●x Com. ●liv. ●●w. Com. ●●●ès S. Ar●● eq. ●.  Custos Hospitii; id est controller of the household unto the said Earl; who, by his Letters Pat. 
y ●x autog. ●●●ès Will. ●●eldon.  (for so they are termed) bearing date at Warwick 26. Apr. 1. H. 4. granted unto him, by the title of his beloved E●quire, for his good service done and to be done, as well to him the said Earl, as unto Richard Beauchamp his son, an Annuity of 8 li. to be yearly received during his life, out of the said Earls manor of Wike near Pershore in Com. Wigorn. And upon the last day of the said month of April, in the same year, I find 
z Ibid.  that this Robert was retained by Indenture to serve the said Earl. and his son Richard, all his life, as well in Peace as war, receiving for his wages in time of Peace 7 li. per annum out of the issues and profits of the said manor of Wike; but upon these further Covenants; viz. to come to the said Earl, or his said son, whensoever he should be required, in times of peace, with a Groom and two Horses during his stay.  

Rob. Hugford 20. R. 2.- I●cosa, obiit 3. H. 5. 

Margeria nupra Roberto Rivel. 7. H. 4.  
Tho. Hugford. 3. H. 5. 

Tho. Hugford dominus de Prinsethorp 4. E. 4. 

Will. Hugford 4. E. 4. 

joh. Hugford 9 H. 8.      
joh. Hugford 1. E. 4. Margar. filia & haeres Nich. motley. 

johanna filia & haeres.- Humfridus Beaufo. 20. H. 7. 

joh. Beaufo 20. H. 7 

joh. Beaufo 

joh. Beaufo, obiit 25. Eliz. 

Tho. Beaufo aetat. 33. ann. 25. Eliz.                 
That in time of war he should receive from the said Earl or his son xx li. for his wages; whereof half to be paid at the beginning of the war, and the rest quarterly as long as he did continue therein. That he should be well and sufficiently armed, arrayed, and horsed for the war, suitable to his degree with one Yeoman, 2. Grooms and 4. Horses, and to have diet for himself, and livery for his said servants and Horses: but that the said Earl or his son should have the third part of whatsoever he the said Robert or his men did gain by the war which did exceed the value of ten Franks. And if he or they happened to take any prisoners, he should not permit them to be ransomed without the consent of the said Earl or his son. And lastly, that himself with his Men and Horses should be upon all occasions shipped to and fro at the charge of the said Earl.  
In 3. H. 4. he was Receivour 
a Ex comp. Ball. Warw. Com.  general to the same Earl; and the same year joined in Commission 
b Rot. F. 3. H. 4. m. 16.  with the Shiriff, for levying and collecting the Aid in this County, for marriage of Bl●nch the Ks. eldest daughter. In 5. H. 4. he served 
c Clau●. 5. H. 2. p. 2. in dorso. m. 10.  as one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then holden. And in 9 H. 4. was Surveyour 
d Ex comp. Ball. Warw. Com.  of all the said Earls lands.  
In 19 H. 6. he was one 
r Pat. 19 H. 6. p. 1. in d. m. 20.  of the Commissioners appointed to treat with the people for a loan to the King. In 20. one 
s Rot. F. 20. H. 6. m. 13.  of the Knights for this Shire in Parliament. And upon renewing the Commissions for the peace in this County, from 17. till 27. H. 6. still 
t Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  joined therein. He was 
u Comp. ball. Warw. Com.  also Constable and governor of Warwick-Castle; and Supervisor of all the fishings, pools, and Swans belonging to Henry Duke of Warwick in this County and Stafford-shire. In consideration whereof he had an annuity granted to him by the said Duke's Letters 
w Comp. ball. Warw. Com.  Pat. dated 5. Junii 24. H. 6. And in 28. H. 6. in 
x Rot. F. 28. H. 6. m. 6.  Commission about levying the Subsidy then granted to the King in Parliament. So likewise, from 30. H. 6. till 9 E. 4. upon all renewings 
y Pat. de kissed. an in d.  of the Commissions for the Peace, made one. As also 
z Ex autog. penès W. Spooner gen.  Squier of the body to the K. E. 4. and to Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick Surveyor 
a Comp. Ball. etc.  of his lands.  
And as his public employments were very great, so were john Hugford his son's; whom I find in 34. H. 6. Steward 
b Comp. Ball. etc.  to Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick: As also a Justice of peace in this County from 1 E. 4. during the whole reign of that K. and of his brother K. Richard 3. as appears by the Records 
c Pat. de kissed. an. in dorso.  of their times. This John, having been Shiriff 
d Rot. F. 12. E 4 m. 5.  of the counties of Warwick and Leic. in 12. and 18. E. 4. in consideration of the acceptable services which the said King acknowledged he had done, was constituted 
Pat. 18. E. 4. p. 2. ●. 11.  Constable of Warwick-Castle: as also Steward of Warwick, and all the Lordships in this Shire, then in the King hands, in respect of the minority of Edward son to George Duke of Clarence (by reason of the earldom of Warwick.) Which office, together with the place of Surveyour of all the Parks and Chases in this County, King Richard 3. by his Letters 
Pat. 2. R. ●. p. 2. m. 18.  Pat. dated 15. Nou. granted also to the said John and Humphrey Beaufo esq. in regard of the minority of the aforesaid Edward. He was also a great Benefactor to the abbey of Stoneley, as appears by the large quantity of land given 
Esc. 13. ●. ●.  thereunto by him, lying in Ashoe, and other places.  
And, having much augmented his fortune by the marriage of Margaret, daughter and heir to Nicholas motley (as in Wolston and Merston I have showed) departed 
Inscrip. Tum. apud. Warw.  this life on the feast day of S. Nicholas the B. 1 H. 7. leaving issue by the said Margaret three daughters, which were his 
Esc. ●0. H. 7. Pat. ●0. H. 7. p. 2. m. 4.  heirs; viz. 
Esc. ●0. H. 7. Pat. ●0. H. 7. p. 2. m. 4.  Joan married to Humphrey Beaufo of berefords. John in Oxford-shire esq. Alice to Richard Cotes esq. and Anne to Gerard Danet esq. upon the partition of whose lands, this, with Milverton, came to john Beaufo, son and heir to Humphrey Beaufo above mentioned, and Joan the eldest daughter of the said john Hugford. Which John in 20. H. 7. had livery 
l Ibid.  of his inheritance without proof of his age; (that is to say of all the lands descended to him from Humphrey Beaufo his father, Joan his mother, and Gerard Danet; which Gerard was tenant by the courtesy to such lands as belonged to Anne his wife another of the daughters and heirs to the said john Hugford:) and departing this life on Michaelmass day Anno 1516. (8 H. 8.) lieth buried, together with the several Hugfords before specified, in the South part of the Collegiate Church at Warwick, as their Monuments, which I have here exactly represented, do manifest. From whom is lineally descended Henry Beaufo esq. Lord of this manor Anno scil. 1640.   

Willoughby.  
HEre, at Emscote, it is, that Avon is enlarged by the confluence of Leame; which having its head in Northamptonshire (about Bramiston and Daventre) entereth Warwickshire betwixt Wolfhamcote and Willoughby. Touching its name, I mean the etymology, it may seem to be derived from the Greek word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which signifieth a pool or lake; for our ancient Saxon language is affirmed by very learned men in both, to have its original from the Greek. Neither is this conjecture improbable; for as much as this River is of a muddy disposition, having some standing holes, in the nature of lakes or ponds in sundry places thereof. And we find at this day, that divers of those artificial Rivers in cambridgshire anciently cut to drain the Fens, do bear the name of Leame, as Watersey-leame, New leame, Morton's-leame, etc. being all muddy channels through which the water hath a dull and slow passage. But leaving the better interpretation thereof, to those that have more skill, I come to Willoughby.  
The occasion of this Towns name is evident enough, the last syllable, scil. Buy in the old English signifying a Village, as we use it in some sense to this day, calling those orders which are made in a Court-Baron Bye-Laws, id est the Town-Laws; and the first, willough, importing that divers of such trees did anciently grow there. In the Conq. time most of it was in the possession of Turchill de Warwick; and the rest, of Hugh Grentemaisnill: howbeit the proportion which each had, doth not directly appear, for as much as it is in the Record 
m doomsday lib.  confounded with other places: But it is there written wilebere, wilebej, and wilebec; which last, if it were the original name, must be interpreted the willough-brook; for Bee in the Saxon signifieth a little stream.  
How it came into the King's hands I have not seen; but it seems that King H. 1. possessed it, and enfeoft 
n Lib. rub. f. 100 b. Testa. de N.  one Wigan his servant of 12. yard land here, in Sergeanty, then valued at xii li. which Sergeanty as well included lands in Dunchurch, Thurlaston, and Hulle, as this; viz. to find at his proper costs a man in harness for the King's service, with two Horses in every Army of his within England and wales. Which Wigan 
o Lib. rub. f. 100 b. Testa. de N.  held this willoughby all his life; From whom it descended to Ralph his son and heir; and from Ralph to Will. and from Will. to Ivo. Which Ivo dying without issue it resorted to Thurstane his uncle, who granted the whole manor, with the advouson of the Church to the hospital of S. John, without the East-gate in Oxford, founded 
p Lel. Coll. M S. vol. 1. p. 613.  by King Henry 3. in 17. of his reign, ut ibidem infirmi & peregrini, suae remedium reciperent necessitatis.  
In this town there was also one Henry Waltham, who held 
q Testa de Nevil.  one carucat of land and xvii s. yearly rent, here, by Sergeanty; viz. to be the King's marshal in the Court of Common-Pleas: which Henry in 
r Rot. P. 5. H. 3.  5. H. 3. paid ten marks for his Relief due for the land above mentioned, and formerly belonging to Will. Wigan his Uncle.  
But besides the manor so granted by the said Thurstane to that hospital, was there given 
s Cart. 30. H. 3. m. 5.  thereunto, by Peter the son of the same ●hurstan, all that he had here, which did belong to the before specified Yvo (there called Yvo de Shraule; for he was also owner of Shrewley in this County:) As also the advouson of the Church by 
t Cart. 30. H. 3. m. 5.  Gilbert de Segrave: so that, in 32. H. 3. the Guardian and Brethren of the said hospital, being possessed of such a fair proportion of lands in this place, obtained a Charter 
u Cart. 32. H. 3. m. 2.  for a weekly market here, on the Tuesday; and a Fair once every year to last for 2. days; viz. the Monday and Tuesday in Whit-sonweek. Neither was this all: for it appears 
w F. levat. Oct. Trin. 53. H. 3. , that in 53. H. 3. John the son of Peter, son to the before mentioned Thurstane, gave thereunto one message, and one carucat of land more, lying within the precincts of this Village; as also all his right to the patronage of the Church. And 
x Ex autog. penès Praep●s● & socios Coll. S. M. Magd. Oxon.  that in E. 1. time, a family ●earing the name of Hamund, and here residing, were good Benefactors thereto; Of which was one Richard Hamund, alas Clerk, styled esquire in 23 H. 6. who then held the whole manor by Lease of the said Guardian and Brethren.  
But I further find 
y Pat. 26. H. 6. p. 2. m. 33.  that Will. Wainflete Bishop of Winchester ● having in 26. H. 6. began the foundation of Magdalen College in Oxford, in the very place where the same hospital stood, did in 35. of the same King's reign, obtain from the said Master and Brethren the grant 
z Pat. 35. H. 6. p. 1. m. 5.  of this Lordship, whereunto it hath eversince continued, ●eing possessed by the precedent and Fellows thereof at this day; yet constantly leased 
a Ex autog. penès praefat. praepos. etc.  out to the descendants of the said Richard clerk, men of a fair estate here. Of which family were Edward and Jerome (viz. sons of Henry Clarke:) the former, father to William clerk of this place deceased; Henry clerk of Rochester in Kent, now S●rg●ant at the Law; as also o● Samuel clerk of Kingsthorpe in Northamptonshire Doctor of Divinity, and one of ●he Chaplains in ordinary to King James and K●ng Charles, (who wedded Margar●● one of the daughters to W●lliam Peyto late of Chesterton in this county esquire:) And the later of john clerk of Gilsborough in Norhamptonshire counsellor at Law, and Bencher of Lincolns-Inne (an. scil. 1640. From which Richard, Sir George clerk of Watford in Com. Northampton Kt. As also John now merchant of London (nephew to the same Sir George,) and tenant to this manor from that college are likewise descended.  
Nor may I omit to take notice, that of this family was also the famous Sir john clerk in H. 8. time (as constant tradition still affirmeth;) who having taken the Duke of Longvile prisoner, at the battle of Spurs, was for that signal service 
b Cambd. Rem. p. 161.  rewarded by the King with an honorary addition to his arms; viz. in the sinister part of the shield a Canton azure with a demi Ram salient Argent, two flower de Luce's Or in chief, and over all a baston trunked, as appeareth on his Monument at Tame in Oxford-shire. Which arms; viz. Argent on a bend gules, between three pellets as many Swans proper, is still born by these Clerk's before mentioned, as well as by the immediate descendants to the said Sir John, now residing at Weston by Tame beforementioned, and at Crowton in Northamtonshire.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Nicholas) being very anciently appropriated to the s●●d hospital of S. John, without the E●st gate in Oxford, as by the Institutions to the vicarage may seem, was in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
c M S. in Scacc.  at viij. marks; And in 26. H. 8. the vicarage at 
d M S. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 41. a.  ix li. iv s. iv d. To this Church did one john Haward in 15 H. 6. 
e Esc. 15. H. 6. n. 64.  give one mess. lying within the precincts of UUilloughby: as also 20. Acres of land, situate in Kite-Herdewik and Bradwell, for the finding of a Lamp to burn therein for ever.  
Patroni Vicariae 
Incumbentes.  Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
Henr. Trunket Pbr. 24. Martii 1311. 
Langt. f. 37. b.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
Will. de Allespath Cap. 12. Cal. Sept. 1312. 
Ib. f. 33. a.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
Will. Pynd●re Cap. 3. Cal. Feb. 1348. 
Northb. f. 47. b.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
joh. de Garsyndon Pbr. 29. April. 1388. 
Sk. f. 2. b.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
Will. Bartlot Cap. 15. Oct. 1417. 
Bull. f. 6. b.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
Michael James 10. Junii 1431. 
Heyw. f. 26. a.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
Will. Pygete Pbr. 16. Junii 1431. 
Ibid.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
joh. Mervyn Pbr. 2. Apr. 1436. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   Magister Hosp. S. joh. Oxon. 
Will. Thomesone Pbr. 3. Sept. 1443. 
Ib. f. 41. b.   Praeses & Scholar. Col. S.M. Magd. Oxon. 
Ric. Stokysley 1. Febr. 1505. 
Bl. f. 4. a.   Praeses & Scholar. Col. S.M. Magd. Oxon. 
Will. Humphrey, in art. Mr. ult. Feb. 1521. 
Ib. f. 7. b.   Praeses & Scholar. Col. S.M. Magd. Oxon. 
Tho. Gardiner Cler. 9 Martii 1547. 
Samps. f. 42. a.   Praeses & Scholar. Col. S.M. Magd. Oxon. 
Gedeon Haencock Cler. 23. Junii 1578. 
Samps. & B. f. 47. b.   Eliz. Regina. 
Gideon Hancock Cler. 3. Febr. 1585. 
Bundle. ●.   Praeses & Scholar. Col. S.M. Magd. Oxon. 
Rob. Wilton Cler. ult. Junii 1602. 
Overton bund. C.   Praeses & Scholar. Col. S.M. Magd. Oxon. 
Henr. clerk in art. Mr. 15. Maii 1621. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Dunchurch.  
I Next come to Dunchurch, containing these Hamlets; viz. Causton, Tofte, and Thurlaston, the last of which extends itself to the very bank of Leame. In the conquerors time Osbernus' fill. Ricardi (of whom I shall speak in Aston-Cantlow) possessed it: but in Domesday-Book it is written Donecerce, and certified to contain five hides valued at C s. of which before the Conquest one Vlmarus was owner. As for the original of the name, 'tis evident enough; Done or Dune, signifying in our old English, a Hill, and Cerce a Church, which agrees with the situation thereof.  
In King Stephen's time I find 
f Reg. de Pipw. f. 65. & 39 b.  that Hengelramus Clement, being Lord of it, gave to the Monks of Pi●well his demesn lands lying in the fields here; which grant Will. Clement his son ratified; who likewise bestowed 
g Ib. f. 60. a.  the advouson of the Church upon them, Richard Peche, than Bishop of Coventre confirming 
h Ib. f. 61. b.  the same. But whether it was the said Hengelram or his father, who became first enfeoffed of this Lordship by the descendants from the before specified Osbernus, I cannot directly affirm: yet, that it was one of them is not to be doubted; for as much as by many Records 
Testa de Nevil.  it is evident, that the posterity of the said Hengelram held it of the Honour of Ricards-Castle in Hereford-shire (which belonged to the said Osbern and his family, who assumed the name of Say) by half a Kts. fee.  
But from the before specified Will. Clement, it came to john Dunheved, in right of Christian his wife, heir to the said William. Which John, upon the death of the then Incumbent, had a purpose 
Regist. de Pipw. f. 39 ●.  to have entered upon the rights of the Church; howbeit, the Abbot of Pipwell, being advertised thereof, got a great number of men, Horse, and foot, and kept possession of it by force: whereupon the said John forbore to prosecute his intention; yet afterwards the Monks and he came to an Agreement; so that, with Christian his wife, he did by a Fine 
Ib. f. 60. b.  in 31 H. 3. quit his right in the advouson thereof to the said Monks.  
Within the precincts of this Lordship, was the same W●gan, of whom I have spoke in Willoughby, enfeofed 
Ibid. f. 67. a.  by K. H. 2. with 8. yard land; whose son Ralph bestowed 
Ibid. f. 67. a.  upon these Monks of Pipwell 7. yard land and a half thereof; giving the residue to the Church of this place: In 
Ibid. f. 67. a.  consideration whereof, the said Monks made him partaker of all the Prayers and benefits of their Order; and covenanted to receive him to be a monk in their Covent, or else his brother, in case either of them should be willing to live a regular life: And besides all this, gave unto him 27● marks of silver; to his mother 2. Cows with Calves; to Thurstane his brother, a Horse; and to Wygan, his other brother, xii d. Which Monks, having so large a portion, did in 11 E. 1. (inter alia) obtain a Charter 
Cart. 11. ●. 1. n. 33.  of Free-warren in all their demesn-lands here.  
In 28 E. 1. two parts of this manor were settled 
F. levat. ●raft. an●m.  by the before specified john Dunheved upon himself and Eustachia his wife for their lives; the remainder to Stephen their son. Which John in 29. E. 1. (with divers other persons of note) had summons 
r Claus. 29. ●. 1. in dorso  to attend the K. with Horse and arms, at Barwick upon tweed, on the feast day of the Nativity of S. Io. Bapt. to march against the Scots. To this John succeeded John his younger son (Stephen being dead as it seems;) who in 11 E. 2. entered into 
Ex autog. ●enes Sim. Montfort ●.  Covenants with Sir john Peche Kt. (Lord of Hampton in Arden) to prosecute suit at the costs & charges of the said Sir John, touching this and other manors, as his right by inheritance, against whomsoever should lay claim thereto: and, having cleared his title, to enfeoff the said Sir john Peche of them, to the use of him the said Sir John and his heirs. In consideration whereof, the same Sir Io. covenanted to find & provide for the said Io. Dunheved, during his life, a Robe of the same suit, that he gave his Esquiers; and in time of peace to furnish him with a Horse & a Groom, in such sort as he allowed to the rest of his servants of that rank; but in war with two Horses and Grooms, and one Horse armed in like fashion as he did to others; paying to him the said John x li. per annum quarterly, at Hampton in Arden before specified. Which Agreement bears date the Sunday after S. Luke the Evangelist, the year before mentioned.  
After this, viz. in 19 E. 2. I find that Edm. de Verdon, and Agnes his wife, did by their deed 
t Ibid.  dated 16. Sept. grant to the said Sir john Peche and Alianore his wife, and the heirs of their bodies lawfully begotten, this manor of Dunchurch; but how Verdon came to any title therein appears not: And that in 4 E. 3. john Dunheved levied a Fine thereof 
u Craft. Purif.  to the uses of the said Sir john Peche and Alianore, and the heirs of their two bodies; and for default of such issue to Nich. Peche, son to the said Sir John, for life; but after his decease to the right heirs of the same Sir John. In whose family it continued so long as the male line lasted; and then, by Margaret, one of the daughters and heirs to the last Sir John, came to Sir William Montfort of Colshill Knight, to whose posterity it remained till the attainded of Sir Simon Montfort in 10 H. 7. [Of which families; viz. Peche, and Montfort, I shall peak historically when I come to Hampton in Arden and Colshill in Hemlingford-Hundred.]  
But then escheating to the Crown, was by King H. 7. given 
w Pat. 12. H. 7. p. 1, m. 2.  to Girald Earl of Kildare, and Eliz. S. John his wife, and to the heirs male of their bodies 25. Aug. 12 H. 7. And by another Patent 
x Pat. 18. H. 7. p. 2. m. 29.  dated 20. Julii 18 H. 7. confirmed; whereby also Free-warren was granted to them therein; which King H. 8. likewise ratified 
y Pat. 2. H. 8. p. 1. . By virtue of which entail it divolved to Sir james Fitz Gerald Knight, one 
z Fragm. hist. Hib. in Bibls. Bodl.  of his sons by the said Eliz. S. John: But by 
a Life of H. 8. by the L. Herbert p. 389.  attainder of the said Sir James in 28 H. 8. again resorted to the Crown; and in 32 H. 8. was granted 
b Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 4.  to Sir Sir John Fitz William's Knight and his heirs. From which Sir John, it came very suddenly to one Anthony Stringer of London: to whom I find, that King H. 8. in 35. of his reign, granted 
c Pat. 35. H. 8. p. 7.  in lieu thereof, and other lands which he then had of him in exchange, the site of the Prior● of S. Margaret's near Marlborough in Wilt-shire. After which, it stayed in the Crown till Que●n Mary's time; and then was passed 
d Pat. ●. & 2 Ph. & M. p. 15. , in 1. & ●. of her reign to ...... Smyth and others; who, the same year, aliened 
e Ibid. p. 7.  it to Sir Roland Hill, and Sir Tho. Leigh Aldermen of London. And so, being by partition 
f Ex autog. penes T●o. D. Leigh.  betwixt the said Sir Roland and Sir Thomas, allotted, inter alia, to the said Sir Thomas, was settled upon Sir William Leigh his younger son: which Sir William had issue Sir Francis; who in 18. Jac. obtained a special Pat. 
g Pat. 1●. Jac.  for a Court-Leet to be yearly held within this lordship F●●m whom it is descended to Francis Lord Dunsmore, his son and heir, now living, An. scil. 1640.  
That which the Monks of Pipwell had here, came in time also to have the reputation of a manor: and in 3. & 4. Ph. & Mar. was 
h Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 10.  granted out of the Crown to the said Sir Roland Hill, and Sir Thomas Leigh, and their heirs; and so upon the same partition being assigned to Sir Tho. Leigh is enjoyed by the Lord Dunsmore as abovesaid.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) being given to the Monks of Pipwell, as I have already showed, was appropriated 
i Regist. de Pipw. f. 61. b.  to that Monastery by Ric. Peche B. of cou. in H. 2. time: and the vicarage endowed 
k Ibid. 63. a.  by Alex. Savensby. his successor, an. 1220. 13 H. 3. at which time there was x li. per ann. reserved 
l Ibid. 63. a.  to be paid out of the fruits of the Rectory to the cathedral of Lich. for ever. In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued at xv. marks per an. over & above the xv. marks yearly Pension payable to the Dean, and Chapter of Lichfield & the vicarage at lx s. But in 26 H. 8. at xiv li. xxii d. over & above viij s. yearly allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Northb. f. 22. b.  Lambertus de Hale Cap. 8. Cal. Oct. 1329.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 31. a.  Will. de Shulton Pbr. 9 Cal. Maii 1337.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 34. a.  Thom. de Bilney Pbr. 3. Id. Maii 1339.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 61. a.  Ric. de Mer● Cap. Non. Aug. 1357.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Stre●. f. 4. a.  Will. Sars Pbr. 4. Id. nou. 1358.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 10. a.  joh. de Oselveston Cap. Id. Sept. 1361.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Sk. f. 5. b.  Ric. Giffard Pbr. 12. Mar. 1390.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Arund. f. 142. b.  joh. Grene Cap. 22. Nou. 1414.  D● Episc. cou. & Lich. 
D. joh. Insulens. Episc. titulo Comendae. 9 Feb. 1449. 
●o. f. 10. a.   D● Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Magr. Will. Elmeshale 29. Oct. 1450. 
Ib. f. 10. b.   D● Episc. cou. & Lich. 
joh. Stag. Cap. 20. Oct. 1454. 
Bowl. f. 21. a.   D● Episc. cou. & Lich. 
joh. Harrys Cap. super deprivat. Joh. Stagg. pro defectu resid. 19 Julii 1456. 
Ib. f. 22. b.   D● Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Rad. Whitehed in decret. Base. 20. Julii 1515. 
Bl. f. 7. a.   D● Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Tho. Bolte Cler. nou. 6. 1547 
Samps. f. 40. a.   D. Rex, hae vice ratione Concess. Rad. Cope, & aliorum. 
Magr. Tho. Bolte 12. Junii 1553. 
Samps. & ●. f. 1. a.   
Nath. William's art. Bac. 19 Maii 1626.  
joh. Biker art. Magr. 14. Martii 1626.    

Causton.  
Northwest of Dunchurch lieth Canston; which in the Conq. days, one ulf held of Turchil de Warwic, being then certified 
m doomsday lib.  to contain 1. hide, valued at xii s. but before the Norman invasion Edvinus possessed it. After this, till K. Steph. time I do find no more mention thereof; but then doth it appear 
n Reg. de Pipwel. f. 40. a. , that Ingelramus Clement (spoke of in Dunchurch) was owner of it; himself or his father having been enfeoffed thereof (doubtless) by Siward de Arden, son to the said Turchill. for by his grant 
o Ib. f. 75. b.  of it to the Monks of Pipwell, he mentions Henry de Ardern, son to the said Siward, to be his immediate Lord, of whom he held it. Which Henry, with Oliva his wife, of whose dowry it was, confirmed 
p Ib. f. 82. b.  the donation; in consideration whereof, the Monks gave unto her a Palfrey and a Cow: and being possessed of so large a proportion in this village, soon after obtained 
q Ib. f. 75. b.  from one Turchil de Causton, whom Ingelram Clement had formerly enfeofed all his interest therein; Will. Clement, son to the same Ingelram, confirming 
r Ib. f. 76. ●.  the grant in the presence of Ric. de Luci, and other the justice's Itinerant at Northampton, the same year that K.H. 2. came itno England after his son's Coronation, and summons given concerning his expedition into Ireland; (viz. 17. H. 2.)  
Of which Turchil de Causton, and Wimare his wife, I find 
s Ib. f. 80. b● , that they gave the lands, before mentioned, to the said Monastery, cum corporibus suis: whereupon the Monks were to find them all necessaries during their lives, and afford them burial in their churchyard at Pipwell, when they should die; with performance of the like solemnity as for a Monk of their Covent. Many, and frequent have been of ancient time such grants of lands by particular persons, cum corporibus, as the expression is; some whereof having this added, in Ecclesia, sive in Cimiterio ejusdem Monasterii sepeliri; others not: And therefore it may seem, that divers, who gave their bodies in this sort, did devote themselves during their lives to the service of God in attendance upon the Monks, as we see the Lay-brothers in foreign Monasteryes now do. Which puts me in mind of a singular instance of this kind; whereby it appears, that the person so disposed, did with certain Ceremonies give livery and seisin, after a sort, of himself; for the rarity of which example, I have here transcribed a grant wherein the formality thereof is contained.  

D● 
t Ex Ch●rtul. Caen●●. S. Trin. Vindocini (in Gall●●) n. 139.  Ingebaldo servo.  
SCimus omnes, & fideliter credimus, quod quisquis aliquid de rebus suis exterioribus devota Deo ment donaverit, mercedis apud ipsum retributione, pro certo, gaudebit. Quanto magis speraro debemus imo firmiter tenere, illum potioris recompensatione mercedis Dei bonitate donandum, qui non solùm res transitorias, sed etiam seipsum eidem Domino Deo perseveranter mancipaverit serviturum. Quod ego Ingebaldus diligenter considerans, cum quidem naturalem secundùm seculum à progenitoribus habeo libertatem, voluntate propria me in servum trado Domino Deo, & loco in nomine & honore S. Trinitatis; id est ejusdem unius & summi Dei apud Vindocinum constructo. Qua verò istud occasione conceperim cunctis fidelibus volo manifestari ad gloriam Dei, & habendam erga eundem locum reverentiam omnibus Christianis venerabiliorem. Contigit mihi aegritudinem corporis incurrere adeo gravem, ut desperatus spem recuperandae salutis prorsus perdiderim. Vovi igitur, si me Deus convalescere de infirmitate ipsa donaret, quod me illi in servum traderem apud praefati Vendocini monasterium, sancto ipsius nomini consecratum. Quod ego molestia corporis urgente districtiùs promiseram, hoc factus sospes & incolumis libenter exsolvo. Neque enim bonitati illius esse ingratus debui, qui me de mortis confinio benignitate misericordissima liberavit. Dono etiam mecum eidem venerabili loco universa quae possessionis meae sunt hodie, vel esse in totae vita mea justè poterunt, quae dare legaliter & possum & debeo. In cujus facti memoriam etiam quatuor denarios de caputagio meo, sicut mos secularis est talibus facere, super Altare dominicum praedicti loci gratanter impoxens, funem quoque signi collo meo devotè circumplicans. Carinlam istam scribi in testimonium postulavi, manuque mea firmavi, addita insuper congerie testium juxta humanae opinionis estimationem idoneorum, quorum ista sunt nomina.  
Hilgodus de Carismot, Hugo Planus, frater Arnulphi; Rogerius de Conis, Urso Favellus, etc. Actum Vendocini in Capitulo S. Trin. An. Dom. incarn. Mlxxx. 10 Cal. Oct. die nat. S. Mauricii.  
The next thing that in order of time I find observable in relation to this place, is, that in 
Reg. de Pipw. f. 40. b.  the year 1266. 51. H. 3. all the chief men in Thurlaston joined together, and would have had Common of pasture by force on Causton-heath. At which time Gerard de Lega was Abbot of Pipwell, and advising with good council (as the Register of that House saith) stood against the whole Town of Thurlaston like a wall; and by a chargeable suit in an Assize of Novel-disseisin before the Judges at Warwick, obtained the upper hand, on the Feast-day of S. Malachi the B. the year abovesaid. In 
Reg. de Pipw. f. 40. b.  those days there was at Causton 2 large Ovens, wherein were baked weekly xuj quarters of Corn, for coarser bread; and vi quarters of the better sort, for the Monks and Converts, with their servants, in their several Grang●s of Dunchurch, Thurlaston, Rokeby, Lalle●ord, Neubold, and Thirnmilne, in this County; as also of Ashby, Winwik, and Eltingdon in Northamptonsh.  
In 11 E. 1. the Monks of Pipwell had Free-warren granted 
Cart. 11. 1. n. 33.  to them in their demesn-lands here. in which Ks. time it happening that the Prior of Kirby impleading them for the Grange of Causton (for so it was called) the Attorney 
Reg. de Pipw. f. 5. a. b.  for the Monks of Kirby so subtly managed the suit, that they of Pipwell were foiled therein; which occasioned much sadness amongst them: But at that time Rog. de Seytone being chief Justice of the Common Pleas, after Judgement given, discerning the fraud of the adverse part, went to the K. taking with him the Abbot of Pipwell and Prior of Kirby. and manifested the whole business unto him: whereupon the K. made a final determination therein; ordering, that the Monks of Pipwell should enjoy the said Grange, paying to them of Kirby CC marks. For which good service they concluded to keep his Anniversary for ever in their Monastery on the xi Cal. of May. But after this, viz. in 3 E. 2. the Grange here at Causton (by 
z Reg. de Pipw. f. 5. a. b.  an unhappy accident of a Candle carelessly stuck upon a wall) was almost totally consumed with fire.  
This Village hath been long decayed, as it seems: for our Countryman Rous, making mention 
a ●ist. MS ● 45.  thereof, says, that there being nothing but a Grange remaining, the place was become a den of thiefs and manslayers, by whom the road from Coventre towards Dunchurch growing much infested, exposed all travellers over Dunsmore-heath to much peril; for which he doth not a little blame the Monks, as minding more their own particular benefit, by depopulation, than the public. But by the dissolution of the Monasteries, it came to the Crown; and being granted, 
b Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 7.  15 julii, 37 H. 8. to Tho. Boughton Gent. and his heirs (a younger son to W●ll. Boughton of Lawford) descended to Edw. his son and heir; who, through the countenance of Robert Earl of Leic. (a potent man in Q. Eliz. time) bore a great sway in this County; and having gotten materials, by pulling down the White-friar's Church in Coventre, raised here the most beautiful fabric that then was in all these parts, william his great grandchild being the present owner thereof.    

Thurlaston.  
IN the Conq. time, the E. of Mellent held 
c doomsday l.  two hides and a half in this Village, valued at xxxv s. and possessed by one Wlgar in Edw. the Conf. days. Other two hides and a half Hubertus held of Hugh de Grentmaisnill, then rated at lx s. having been the freehold of one Baldwin before the Conquest. In the general Survey 
d doomsday l.  it is wr●tten Torlaveston; whence I conclude, that the name originally proceeded from some ancient owner thereof in the Saxons time. But these two hides and a half, last mentioned, continued not to the posterity of the said Hugh: for thereof did 
e Reg. de Pipw. f. 41. a.  K. H. 1. enfeoff one Wigan, surnamed marshal (of whom in Willoughby I have spoke) who held it 
f Reg. de Pipw. f. 41. a. , together with the rest in Wilughby, Dunchurch and Hulle, by Sergeanty, as I have elsewhere showed. All which descended 
g Testa de Nevil.  to Ralph his son and heir; and from Ralph to Will. his son and heir: which Will. granted 
h Testa de Nevil.  it to Will. de Cantilupe; who, about the 13 of H. 3. past 
i Cart. 13. H. 3. m. 16.  it away to Stephen de Segrave and his heirs, the extent 
k Reg. de Pipw. f. 41. a.  whereof, being x yard land, and reputed for half the town, was held 
l Reg. de Pipw. f. 41. a.  by one Kts. fee; the said Stephen, then justiciarius Angliae, having changed 
m Reg. de Pipw. f. 41. a.  the Tenure from Sergeanty to Kts. service.  
Here was in this Village a great quantity of land besides, given by many particular persons to the Monks of Pipwell; amongst which one m●ss. with 3 yard land, Will. the son of Rob. de Thurlaveston, gave 
n Ib. f. 84. a.  cum corpore suo & anima Deo & S. Mariae de Pipwell, & in manu Roberti Abbatis obtulit, as are the words of his grant; Ric. son to the same Will. with Tho. de Verdun, and john de Verdun (Lords of Brandon) confirming the same. Which Richard was reputed 
o Ib. f. 84. a.  Lord of the manor here, because he dwelled in the capital message that sometime belonged to Wigan le Marescal above mentioned.  
Upon that land, so given to the Monks of Pipwell, was there a Grange, called 
p Ib. f. 84. a.  the Bigging, (id est, aedificium domorum) and situate upon that part of the field named Stokewell-furlong. It seems that the family of Verdon (Lords of Brandon in this County) had anciently a Kts. fee here, held of the Earls of Warwick; which I suppose might be part of what Lescelina, daughter to Geffrey de Clinton, brought in marriage to Norman de Verdon, as by my discourse in Brandon may be gathered: but in 
q Testa de Nevil.  20 H. 3. Will. le Franceis held it; and in 36 H. 3. john de Thurlaweston of Roes de Verdon. And afterwards 
r Esc. 10. E. 3. n. 39  Sim. fill. Margeriae, and john Darset. From which John descended Will. Dorset, alias Dasset, as 'tis like; who in 25 H. 8. past 
s F. levat. T. Pasch.  it to Edw. Cave Esq by which means it divolved to Edw. Boughton, late of Causton Esq son of Thomas, by Margaret daughter and heir to the said Edward.  
Touching this interest of the Verdons here, the Register 
t f. 41. a.  of Pipwell says, that they had it by means of some that dwelled in the Capital message, or Mannour-House, that belonged to Wigan Marescall above mentioned; but by no good right, as is thereby insinuated. Which expression of the Monks I conceive to have been partial; for I find them complain of their being summoned to do service at the Court of Brandon for their lands in this place; to be freed whereof, they obtained several Charters from the successive Lords of that manor. In 11 E. 1. the Monks of Pipwell had a Charter 
u Cart. 11. E. 1. n. 33.  of Free-warren in all their demesn lands here. Which lands, after the dissolution of that Monastery, being by Q. M. granted 
w Pat. 3. & 4 Ph. & M. p. 10.  to Sir Roland Hill and Sir Tho. Leigh, were in like sort as the manor of Dunchurch (whereof I have already spoke) by partition allotted to the said Sir Thomas, and settled upon Sir Will. his youngest son; whose grandchild, Fr. Lord Dunsmore, now, scil. ann. 1640. enjoys them.  
Touching the manor which Segrave had here, it continued in that family as long as the male line lasted; and at last by Eliz. the daughter and heir to John Lord Segrave, came 
x Esc. 1. H. 4.  to Tho. Mowbray D. of Norfolk as by the descent in Caludon may be discerned. Whose son, john Mowbray, D. of Norfolk in 10 H. 6. was certified 
y Rot. penès Rem. R. in Scac.  to hold 9 mess. and 9 yard land in this Village, by the service of half a Kts. fee; but without mention that he was Lord of the manor. Yet by the Inquis: 
z Esc. 11. H. 6. n. 43.  taken the year following after his death, it is so called; and likewise in all 
a Esc. 1. E. 4.  Inq. afterwards; and so divolved to the family of Berkley, through Isabella, one of the daughters and coheirs to John D. of Norfolk in such sort as Caludon did; Thom. Lord Berkley dying 
b Esc. 2 & 3 Ph. & M.  seized thereof in 26 H. 8. leaving Henry his son and heir then within age.  
Here hath anciently been a Chapel dedicated to S. Edmund, in which Rob. de Stretton B. of cou. and Lich. at the request of Will. de Pettou gave li●cense 
c Street. ●. 3. a.  to the Inhabitants, bearing date Kal. Dec. ann. 1360. 34 E. 3. that they should have divine service for the space of two years therein: But about the beginning of Q. Eliz. time it was pulled 
d Esc. 4. Eliz.  down by the Lord Berkley's Officers.   

Tofte.  
THis is a member of Dunchurch, and had its name originally from some decayed dwelling house: for the word Toft signifieth a place where a message hath stood, as our Lawyers well know: and came to Montfort by descent from Peche, as did Dunchurch; but after Montfort's attainder was a so granted to the E. of Kildare therewith. Since which time, for aught I have seen to the contrary, it hath attended the possession of that manor.  
But there is also another manor (at least in reputation) within the compass of this small Village, whereof john Burghton of Burghton in Com. Staff. Gent. was possessed 
e Ex ●●tog. penès joh. Fawks●  in E. 4. time; by whom, 14 Oct. 4 E. 4. it became conveyed 
f Ex ●●tog penès joh. Fawks●  to Humphrey Swinnarton Gent. and john Horeway Priest: which Humphrey and John, 8 Apr. 12 E. 4. settled 
g Ex ●●tog penès joh. Fawks●  it upon Humphrey Hill of Blore, in the same County of Staff. and Joan his wife, daughter of the said H. Swinnarton, and the heirs of their two bodies: From whom descended (as it seems) Humphrey Hill of Buntingisdale in Com. Salop. who by his Deed 
h Ex ●●tog penès joh. Fawks●  dated 8 Febr. 18 H. 8. granted it to john Lettely of Dunchur●h, Yeoman. To which John succeeded john Lytley of Thurlaston, Gent. who, 28 junii, 5 Eliz. sold 
i Ex ●●tog penès joh. Fawks●  it to john Fawkes of this place, whose grandchild, John, still enjoys it.   

Bourton super Dunsmore.  
FOllowing the Northern bank of Leame, I next come to Bourton super Dunsmore, which one Ingenulfus held of the E. of Mellent in the Conq. time, it being then certified to contain 5 hides, valued at lxx s. But before the Norman invasion Lewinus possessed it.  
Within this parish is also Draicote, anciently a member of Bourton, and in Record so intermixed therewith, that for a long time the particular owners of each are not easily to be distinguished. But till H. 3. time I have not seen any thing more directly relating to this place: howbeit, by what I discern of the then possessors thereof, viz. Garshale and Verdon, who descended from the daughters and heirs of Henry de Burton, I shall conclude, that the Ancestors of the same Henry, being Lords of this manor, and having their chief residence here● assumed their surname from hence: And the rather do I incline to this opinion, in regard I find by very good authority, that the same family of Burton were also Lords of Ibbestoke in Leicestersh. which, with this, descended to Garshale and Verdon by the said coheirs; and therefore I have here inserted so much of the line of Burton, whereunto those of Garshale and Verdon are knit; as also that of Burdet, who married Garshale's heir; all which Families were undoubtedly owners of this and Draycote.  

Robertus de Bortona, 23 H. 1. 

Will. de Burtona, temp. H. 2. 

Henricus de Burton. 

A da uxor Rob. de Garshale, 1 H. 3. 

Bertramus de Garshale. 

Tho. de Garshale, 51 E. 1. 

Rob. de Garshale, 14 E. 2. 

Rob. Burdet de Huncote, miles, 20 E. 3. Eliz. filia & haeres. 


a 〈…〉 p●●ès Edw. Vic. Co●●ay.  Rob. Burdet, ob. s. p.  

b 〈…〉 p●●ès Edw. Vic. Co●●ay.  Joh. Burdet de Huncote, miles, 21 R. 2. 


c 〈…〉 p●●ès Edw. Vic. Co●●ay.  Eliz. filia & haeres uxor Humfridi Stafford de Grafton, mil. t●mp. H. 4.              
Matilda. 

Thomas ob. s. p.    
johanna ux. .... de Verdon. 

Rob. de Verdon. 

Rob. de Verdon.          
Ric. de Burtona.     
This manor, being held of the Verdons, Lords of Brandon (as I shall show anon) was part of that which Lescelina, daughter to Geffrey de Clinton, brought to her husband Norman de Verdon, as I guess; and granted by them to Rob. de Bortone and his heirs by the service of one Kts. fee: for from the posterity of the said Norman and Lescelina did the descendants of Burton hold it. Of which family all that I find memorable, is, first, that Rob. de Burtone was witness 
e Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 12. a.  to the Charter of foundation of the Collegiat-Church in Warwick, made by Rog. E. of Warwick, 23 H. 1. As also, that he gave 
f Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 4 m. 20. per Insp●x.  xx acres of land lying in this town to the Nuns of Wroxhale. Next, that Ric. de Burton (who I conceive was son to that Robert) gave 
g Rot. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  the Village of Hodenhull to the Monastery of Nun-Eaton. And lastly, that Will. de Borthun bestowed 
h Reg. de Cumba, f. 55. b.  Blakedon-mill upon the Monks of comb, by the allowance of Bertram de Verdon, of whom he held it.  
But having done with the line of Burton, I come now to that of Garshale; whereof Rob. husband to Ada, one of the coheirs to Henry de Burton, was the first that had to do here; who taking part with the rebellious Barons against K. John, had his lands seized; but returning to obedience in 1 H. 3. enjoyed 
i Claus. 1. ●. 3. m. 16.  them again. Of which Rob. de Garshale it was certified 
T●stade Nevil.  in 20 H. 3. that he, with Philip de Esseby, held Burton super Dunsmore of the E. of Warwick by a Kts. fee. Howbeit in 36 H. 3. it appears 
T●stade Nevil. , that they held it immediately of Roes de Verdon (of whom I have made mention in Brandon) and that she held it over of the E. of Warwick by the said Kts. fee: But how Philip de Esseby his title grew, I am not yet satisfied, and therefore will leave it to be further enquired after; for he was a man of much note in this County, as appears by his being so often in Commission for taking 
Pat. ab ●n. 11. ●●que 25. 〈◊〉 dorso.  Assizes of Novel-disseisin, and 
Pat. 18 ● 27. H. 3. 〈◊〉 dorso.  Goal-delivery at Warwick.  
To which Rob. de Garshale succeeded Bertram de Garshale, of whom I meet with nothing memorable: but Thomas the son of Bertram had divers eminent employments. In 15 E. 1. I find 
Pat. 15. ●. 1. m. 13. , that he was one of the Kts. which were assigned in this Shire for taking care that the Articles, contained in the Statute of Winchester for conservation of the peace, should be observed. And in 
Pat. 22. ●. 1. m. 2. 〈◊〉 cedula.  22 E. 1. one of the Commissioners appointed for levying and gathering a Tenth in this County, granted to the K. in Parl. for support of his Wars. In 34 E. 1. for 
Pat. 34. ●. 1. m. 12.  levying and collecting a xxx th' and xx th' part. In 
Pat. 1. E. ● p. 1. m. 7.  1 E. 2. for a xx th' and xv th'. and in 
Pat. 3. E. ● m. 37.  3 E. 2. for a xxv th'. granted also to the K. in those several Parliaments. And bore for his Arms quarterly Argent and Azure, upon a bend gules, 3 flower de luces Or, as by his Seal 
●x autog. ●●nès D. & ● p. Lich.  and other authorities appeareth.  
To him succeeded Rob. de Garshale, who entailed 
F. levat. ●t. Mich. ●. E. 2.  this manor, with the advouson of the Church, upon the heirs of his body by Amicia his wife; and died, leaving Eliz. his daughter and heir, married 
Ex au●●●. penes ● & Cap. 〈◊〉.  to Sir Rob. Burdet of Huncote in Leicestersh. (a younger son to Rob. Burdet of Sekindon and Arrow in this County) whose posterity, descended from her, continued Lords thereof in the male line, till H. 4. time, that the heir general, Eliz. 
●sc. 10. ●5. n● 18.  marrying to Sir Humphrey Stafford of Grafton Kt. brought it to that family; in which it rested till the attainder of Humphrey Stafford Esq 1 H. 7. whereof, with what else I have found memorable, I purpose to speak in Lemington-Hastang. And being thus come to the Crown, it was given 
y Pat. 4. H. 7. m. 29.  by the K. inter alia, to Sir Edw. Poynings Kt. and to the heirs male of his body. But whether the same Sir Edw. died without issue, or was compounded with, I cannot directly affirm: for I find 
z Hill. R. 6. H. 8. Rot. 53. , that after the restauration of Humphrey Stafford, son and heir to the said Humphrey, in 6 H. 8. that family of Stafford were again possessed thereof; and so continued till john Shukburgh of Birdingbury (one of the six Clerks in Chancery) purchased it from Sir Humphrey Stafford of Blatherwik, about the later end of Q. Eliz. reign, whose great grandchild, Thomas Shukburgh, still enjoys it.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Rectory was valued a, xii marks; 
a MS in Scac.  but in 26 H. 8. at 
b MS penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 41. a.  nineteen l. xvii s. two d. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Rob. de Garshale. 
Thom. de Ravensthorp, 
Northb. f. 27. a.  Pbr. 10 Cal. nou. 1332.  D. Rob. Burdet de Honecote, miles. 
Rob. Burdet, 
Ib. f. 45. a.  Cap. 4 Id. Apr. 1347.  D. Eliz. de Burgo, domina de Clare, ratione minoris aet. Rob. fill. & haer. Rob. Burdet, mil. 
Will. de Dynton, 
Ib. f. 61. b.  Cap. 12. Cal. Apr. 1357.  Execut. Testam. D. Eliz. de Burgo, ratione ut suprà. 
Nich. de Brunne, 
Strett. f. 8. a.  Pbr. 10. Kal. julii, 1361.  Execut. Testam. D. Eliz. de Burgo, ratione ut suprà. 
joh. Chateriz, Cler. 9 Cal. Oct. 1361. 
Ib. f. 10. a.   Rob. Burdet de Honecote. 
Rog. de Shepesheved, 
Ib. f. 16. b.  Cler. 3 Id. Dec. 1367.  Humfr. Stafford, ar. 
Nich. main, 
Burgh. f. 34. a.  Cler. penult. Sept. 1413.  Humfr. Stafford de Grafton, miles. 
joh. Laykan, 
Heyw. f. 29. a.  14 Decemb. 1432.  Edw. Poynis, miles. 
Will. Skinner, 
Bowl. f. 206. a.  art. Magr. 9 junii, 1501.  Humfr. Stafford, miles. 
D. Tho. Wyrley, 
Str. & P. f. 2. a.  in art. Bac. 28 Martii, 1533.  D. Maria Regina. 
Ric. Hutton, 
Samps. & B. f. 1. b.  Cler. 8 julii, 1554.  Anth. skinner, ar. rat. concess. Humf. Stafford, mil. 
Henr. skinner, 
Ib. f. 9 a.  Cler. 23. Julii, 1555.  D. Humf. Stafford de Blatherwik, miles. 
jac. Tanfeild, 
Samps. & B. f 10. b.  Cler. 16 Oct. 1557.  D. Humf. Stafford de Blatherwik, miles. 
Will. Goddard, 
Ib. f. 12. a.  Cler. 16 Feb. 1558.  D. Humf. Stafford de Blatherwik, miles. 
Ric. proud, 
Ib. f. 30. b.  Cler. 20 jan. 1561.  joh. Shukburgh, ar. 
Will. Gilbert, 
Overton bund. C.  Cler. 28 Sept. 1596.  Will. Gilbert, S. Theol. bacc. ratione advoc. sibi concess. per Henr. Shukburgh, ar. 
joh. Gilbert, 
Morton bund. incert.  Cler. 13 Apr. 1629.    

Draycote.  
OF this place I have not seen any mention at all in Record, till 5 joh. that john de Draicote levied a Fine of a yard land lying therein, unto Ric. Corbicun; and touching the denomination thereof, shall only deliver my conjecture; which is, that it had its original from one Drogo, heretofore a name in use, but commonly called Dru; and that thence, by corrupt pronunciation, it came to be written Draicote.  
It should seem, that upon partition of that inheritance betwixt Garshale and Verdon (whereof in Bourton I have spoke) Verdon had this Lordship, and resided here: I shall therefore proceed with what I have found historical, relating to that family, beginning with Robert, grandchild to Joan, one of the daughters and coheirs to Henry de Burton. This Rob. de Verdon was in 
c Pat. de 〈…〉.  Commission for the Goal-delivery at Warwick in 1, 2, 3, and 6 E. 1. In 7. Shiriff 
d 〈◊〉 E. 7. E. ●. m. 21.  of Warwicksh. and Leicestersh. and in 8, 9, 11, 12, and 14 E. 1. again in 
e Pat. de 〈…〉  Com. for the like Goal-delivery. So also in 
f Pat. 25. E. 1. p. 2. m. 3. in cedul.  25. E. 1. for assessing the Nones of all movable goods then given to the K. in Parl. upon his confirmation of the great Charter, and Charter of the forest.  
In 29. summoned, 
g Claus. 29. E. 1. in dorso.  with divers other persons of great quality, to attend the K. at Barwick upon tweed on the Feast-day of the Nativ. of S. I●hn Bapt. furnished with Horse and Arms, to march against the Scots. In 1 E. 2. he was one of the two, that were joined in 
h Pat. 1. E. 2. p. 2 m. 21  Commiss. with the Shiriff of this County, for conservation of the peace; and bore 
i Ex. autog. 〈…〉.  for his Arms Azure a plain cross Or, fret gules. To him succeeded john de Verdon his son, who● with Rob. Burdet, in 20 E. 3. answered 
k  for half a Kts. fee in Bourton and this place, hold of the heirs of Theob. de Verdon. Which John was 
l Claus. 29. E. ●. in d. m. 3.  one of the Kts. for this Shire in Parl. an. 29. and 37 
m Claus. 37. E. 3. in d. m. 16.  E. 3. And in 
n Rot. F. 45. E. 3. m. 21.  45 E. 3. in Commiss. with others, for assessing the Subsidy of 1061 l. 7 s. within this County. In 43 E. 3. upon the purchase of Brandon by Sir john Delves, he made 
o Ex vet. membr. inter ●vide●e. ●. Catesby in Scac.  attournment to him for this and Draicote, as held thereof; and left issue 
p Claus. 4. R. ●. ●n d. m. 59  Nicholas, who had his residence 
q Claus. 4. R. ●. ●n d. m. 59  here, and sold this Lordship (as I believe) to Sir Will. Bagot of Baginton: For amongst other the lands of the said Sir W. Bagot, which were in the hands of the Bishop of S. David's, and the rest of his Feoffees; and whereof they the said Feoffees released 
r Ex Coll. W. Bu●ton.  their interest to the said Sir W. in 
s Claus. 1. H. 4 m. 22.  5 H. 4. this is mentioned.  
After the death of which Sir Will. Isabella his daughter and heir, with her husband Tho. Stafford Esq aliened it to John of Gan●, D. of Lanc. whereby it descended to Henry of Bullenbroke his son and heir, afterwards K. of England by t●e name of Henry 4. who by his 
t Pat. 13. H. 4. p. 2. m. 8.  Letters P. bearing date 23. Julii, 13 of his reign, gave it to the Dean and Chapter of the Collegi●t-Church in Leic. called New-worke, and their successors for ever, reserving the rent of x ma●ks to be yearly paid by them out of the same to the Chantry-Priests in that Church, to celebrate divine service for the good estate of him the said K. and for the health of the souls of his father 〈◊〉 D. of Lanc. before mentioned, and Constance his mother, whose body lay interred there. Unto which Coll. Church it continued till its dissolution; but then did K. E. 6. by his 
u Pat. 3. E. 6. p. 1.  Letters P. dated 24. Apr. 3 of his reign, pass it (inter alia) unto Tho. Hawkins, alias Fisher, of Warw. and his heirs; who by his Deed 
w Esc. 5. Eliz. post mortem Agn. Matthew.  of bargain and sale, dated 27 julii, 3 E. 6. granted it to one john Smyth, than farmer thereof. Which John died seized of it, 20. Martii, 7 E. 6. leaving Alice, Agnes, and Margery his daughters and heirs. Of these, Agnes was married 
x Esc. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.  to Ric. Matthew, but died 
y Esc. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.  without issue; Margery 
z Ex autog. penès T. Worcester.  to Tho. Worcester, and Alice 
a Ex. autog. penès T. Worcester.  to Tho. Flamell; which T. Worcester and Margery had issue 
b Ex. autog. penès T. Worcester.  Will. who purchased the other half from Flamell; so that T. Worcester, son and heir to the said Will. is now possessed of the whole.   

Frankton.  
THE next parish is Frankton; wherein I find, that Rog. E. of Shrewsbury (of whom I have spoke in Wolston) held 
c Domesd. lib.  in the Conq. time four hides, excepting one virgat, valued at lx s. which was the freehold of one Ulwinus in Edw. the Conf. time; and the E. of Mellent one hide, rated at xx s. which Chentvin possessed before the Norman invasion: But in Domesday-book it is written Franchetone, the k being not then used by the Norman Clerks. How to reconcile this with what I find by other Records, 
d Cart. 51. H. 3. m. ●.  viz. that it was, inter alia, given by E. Leofrike to the Priory of Coventre at his foundation thereof (1 Edw. Conf.) and that it continued to that Monastery even till its dissolution, being reputed the Baronia Prioris de cou. as the Record 
e Nom. ●●  in 9 E. 2. manifesteth, I do not well know.  
That the advouson of the Church, and some lands in Frankton, were in other hands, is apparent: but these were of so small a proportion, that I cannot conceive they extended to more than what the E. of Mellent had; and therefore taking the liberty to conjecture, I shall by the help of strong circumstances conclude, that what Rog. E. of Shrewsbury had here at that time, he enjoyed by intrusion upon the right of the Monks (which was no strange act amongst those bold persons, who had such large shares in this kingdom upon the Conquest thereof) and that the Church was founded and endowed out of the E. of Mellent's part: of the probability whereof, I shall make some further observation anon.  
Touching the prior's manor, I find 
f Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 4. , that K. H. 3. granted to the Monks of Cou. Free-warren in all their demesn lands here, 30 julii, 41 H. 3. and that Rog. Meyland, B. of cou. and Lich. in an. 1260. (44 H. 3.) gave them immunity 
g Rot. R. Molend, m. 4.  from payment of any tithes out of all their demesn lands lying therein. Other privileges the said Monastery had here, as appeareth by the Quo Warr. Roll of 13 E. 1. whereunto I refer my Reader for satisfaction; as I also do to the Leiger-book 
h In Scac. penès 〈◊〉 R.  of that House, f. 217. a. and 220 a. for the extent, with the meats and bounds thereof. After the dissolution of the Monasteries, it continued in the Crown till 32 Eliz. and then was granted 
i Pat. 32. Eliz. p. 15.  to Tho. Thornton and Tho. woodcock, and their heirs, who sold 
k Lib. 6. cedul.  it to john Temple: which John gave it unto john Temple, one of his younger sons, whose son and heir Thomas, now enjoys it.  
I now come to the other part, which the E. of Mellent held, with the advouson of the Church. This, as most of that Earls lands did, came to Hen. de Neuburgh, the first E. of Warw. after the Conquest, or to Rog. his son. For in 12 H. 2. Will. E. of Warw. certifies 
l Lib. 〈◊〉 f. 104. a. , that Rob. de Frankton held one Kts. fee of him de veteri feoffamento: whereby 'tis clear, that the ancestor of the said Rob. was enfeoft thereof, temp. H. 1. which Kts. fee was held 
m Testa. 〈◊〉 Nevil.  of the succeeding Earls by Will. de Frankton in 20 H. 3. From whom descended 
n  Ralph de Frankton, who past 
o  this manor to Rog. de Elinhale, and he to 
p  Ralph de Okeover, and Alice his wife, sister 
q  to the said Roger. Which Ralph, in 4 E. 2. aliened 
r F. lev●●. Oct. 〈◊〉 4 E. 2.  to joh. le Palmere of Frankton and his heirs the said advouson of the Church, with one mess. 2 yard land, 3 acres of meadow, and 3 s. 1 d. rent. To whom succeeded Will. le Palmere; which Will. in 20 E. 3. with Henry de Hinton, was certified 
s Rot. penès S. Clarke ●.  to hold half a Kts. fee here of the heirs of Rob. Champayn, and he of 
t Cartul. Warw. Comit.  Ralph Basset, and he of Will. le Boteler of Oversley, and he of the said E. of Warw. So that it appears, that Boteler was originally enfeoft thereof by the E. of Mellent, or the E. of Warw. (who possessed so much of Mellent's lands) and granted it to Basset, and he to champagne, of whom Palmer had it. In whose male line it continued till the beginning of H. 6. time and then came to john Hereward by Kath. the daughter and heir of Tho. Palmer, as the Institutions to the Rectory manifest.  
But the next possessor thereof, that I find 
u Bl. f. 14. b , was Ric. Duke of Newenton-Purcell, in Com. ...... Gent. who lived in the beginning of H. 8. time; whose grandchild, john Duke, died 
w Esc. 7. Eliz.  seized of it in 7 Eliz. leaving Ric. his son and heir 2 years old. Since which, one Tho. Leeson, and after him Edw. York, and George his son, have been owners of it: and so also john Shukburgh Esq by the marriage of Mr Yorke's daughter, as I have heard.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Church was valued 
x MS in Scac.  at v marks and a half: but in 
y M S. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 42. b.  26 H. 8. at Cxii s. over and above viij s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals, and iiii l. yearly paid to the Priory of Coventre for the use of the Sacrist.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Rob. de Hokovere, & Alicia ux. ejus. 

Langt. f. 7. ●.  joh. de Clungunford, Diac. 9 Cal. Oct. 1304.  joh. l● Palm●r. 

Northb. f. 33. a.  joh. de Chaddesden, Cler. 9 Cal. Martii, 1338.  joh. l● Palm●r. 

Ib. f. 38● b.  joh. Palmer, Cler. 4 Id. Apr. 1342.  Will. le Palmer. 

Ib. f. 44. a.  joh. fill. Will. le Palmer, Cler. 4 Non. julii, 1346.  joh. le Palmer. 

Ib. ●. 54. a.  Ric. Boule, Cler. 16 Cal. jan. 1350.  joh. le Palmer. 

Ibid.  Tho. le Palmer, Id. jan. 1350.  D. Episcopus. 

Street. ●. 21. a.  Tho. Barwe, Cler. 8 Feb. 1372.  Henricus de Wentebriggs. 

Burgh. f. 14. a.  Magr. Walt. London, 5 junii, 1404.  Tho. Palmer. 

Ib. f. 22. a.  Will. Couper, Cap. 13 Febr. 1408.  Tho. Palmer. 

Ib. f. 26● a.  joh. Everard, Cap. 1 Oct. 1410.  Tho. Palmer. 

Ib. f. 28. b.  Ric. Wodyngtone, Cap. 13. Maii, 1411.  joh. Hereward, & u●. ejus, filia & hae●es Tho. Palmer de Frankton. 

●eyw. f. 20. b.  Ric. Pracy, Pbr. ult. Jan. 1427.  joh. Hereward, & u●. ejus, filia & hae●es Tho. Palmer de Frankton. 

●o. f. 13. a.  Henr. Coventre, Cap. 15. Febr. 1451.  Reynburn Balguy, & alii, hac vice ratione concess. Ric. Duke de Newenton-Purcell, gen. 

●l. ●. 14. b.  Edw. Stretehey, art. Magr. 19 Apr. 1529.  Will. Hancok, hac vice, ex concess. Ric. Duke. 

●amps. f. 4●. a.  Bernardus Massy, Cler. ..... 1547.  Anthon. Leeson de Abthorpe in Com. Northampt. Gen. 

●entham ●und. H.  joh. Newton, Cler. 27 jan. 1560.  Anthon. Leeson, in leg. bacc. 

Ibid.  Tho. Dagly, Cler. 7 jan. 1563.  Wilfridus Leuti●, hac vice. 

●amps. & ●. f. 42. b.  Will. C●ver. 3 Dec. 1566.  Henr. Clever de Herdwicke. 
joh. Smyth, 
Bentham bund. F.  11 Aug. 1569.  Georgius York, ar. 
Ric. Shughborough Cler. art. bacc. 16 junii, 
Morton bund. incert.  1619.  Cath. Densey, ex concess. Ric. Shughburgh, & G. York. 
joh. Biker, art. Magr. 20. Julii, 1626.    

Wapenbury.  
NExt below, on the same side of Leame, stands Wapenbury, one of the Lordships in this Shire, given by K. Will. the Conq. unto Geffrey Wirce (of whom I have spoke in Monkskirby.) Which Geffrey, being a good benefactor to the Monks of S. Nicholas at Angiers in France, bestowed 
z Ex ipso autog. in bibl. Cotton.  on them, inter alia, the greatest part of the tithes in this Village. By the Conq. Survey 'tis certified, that this place contained 5 hides; and that there was then a Mill rated at vi. s. viij d. with woods of half a mile in length, and 2 furlongs broad, all being then valued at Cx s. and in the possession of the said Geffrey: but there it is written Wapeberie, the n omitted; and doubtless originally so called from the situation thereof, berle coming from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Saxon word, which signifieth a little Hill, or rising ground.  
That Wirce his lands came to Nigel d' Albany, (progenitor to the family of Mowbray) I have elsewhere showed; and that the same Nigellus did enfeoff him that first assumed this place for his surname, is not to be doubted: For it appears 
a Lib. rub. f. 118. a. , that Tho. de Wapenbury, in 12 H. ●. held 5 Kts. fees of Rog. de Mowbray, son to the said Nigell, de veteri feoffamento. To which Tho. succeeded Ric. de Wapenbury, who married 
b Rot. P. 9 R. 1. Salop.  Julian, one of the 3 sisters and coheirs to Ralph strange of Knockin in Shropsh. In 10 joh. there was a Fine levied betwixt Geffr. Fitz-piers E. of Essex, and this Richard, whereby the said Ric. did covenant, that he would make no alienation of his lands or woods to any Jew or other person whatsoever, to the disheriting or prejudice of Thomas his son and heir; provided, that he might have liberty to take reasonable estovers for himself, or to give his friends out of his woods in this place. And in 
c Rot. P. 11 joh.  11 joh. the Shiriff accounted xxx l. due from the said Ric. to discharge part of the Fine which W. de Molbrai, his superior Lord, made to the K. concerning his inheritance, whereof W●ll. de Stutevill had impleaded him.  
This last mentioned Thomas was certified 
d Lib. rub. f. 134. a. in cedula.  to hold 2 Kts. fees and a half, of Nigel de Mowbray, whereof one 
e Testa de Nevil.  here at Wapenbury: But taking part with the Barons against K. John, had his lands seized, which, upon his return to obedience in 1. H. 3. were again restored 
f Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 16.  to him. And afterwards, viz. in 9 H. 3. was with the Shiriff, the Lord Basset of Drayton, and some other eminent persons appointed 
g Claus. 9 H. 3. in d.  to conduct the xv. gathered for the Ks. use in this County and Leicestersh. As also all that the Bishops of Linc. Worcester, and cou. had collected of that kind within their several diocese; and to pay in the same moneys at Northhampton in the quinzime of the holy Trinity. He had issue John, and 3 daughters: which John dying childless, left his sisters his heirs. But the line of this family and their descendants I have placed in Newbold-R●vell, anciently a member of this Lordship, to the end my Reader may the better understand the succession of those, who were Lords of that, as well as this manor.  
It heirs, this manor came to Wassingelegh: For by a Fine levied 
h xv. Hill.  7 E. 2. between Tho. de Wassinglegh, and Guy the son of Will. le Bretoun, the said Thomas entailed it upon Rog. de Wassinglegh and his heirs by Maud then his wife, and for want of such issue, to his own right heirs. Which Thomas bore for his Arms 
i Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  a Cheveron betwixt 3 pellets. But of Wassinglegh's line I have not seen any more after this Thomas; so that 'tis very like he died without issue, and that his interest here came to Beynvill; For by the Inquis. 
k Esc. 24. E. 3. n. 53.  taken after the death of Lora the widow of Ric. Beynvill, 24 E. 3. it was certified, that she held jointly with the said Ric. her husband, inter alia, the capital message of Wapenbury, with divers lands and houses there, some whereof lay common, by reason that the tenants were dead of the plague: And that Richard, (who by most other 
l Rot. F. 24. E. 3. p. 1. m. 12.  Records is called Robert) son and heir of Ric. and Lora) was her cousin and next heir, and then 5 years old.  
To which last mentioned Ric. succeeded Rob. his son, who in 49 E. 3. entailed 
m F. levat. ...... 49 E. 3.  the third part of this manor upon one Rob. Fitz-Robert, and Alice his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies; and for default of such issue, to revert to the said R●b. Beyvill and his heirs. But after that time I have seen nothing further of the Beyvill's interest here, nor of any others, till 7 H. 5. that Tho. Stafford wrote 
n Claus. 7. H. 5. m. 6.  himself of this place: which Tho. married Isabella the only daughter and heir to Sir Will. Bagot (as in Baginton I have showed) and perhaps had it in her right: But in 
o Rot. in Scac. penes Rem. R.  10 H. 6. I find, that Ralph Bellers of .... in Com. Leic. with Ric. Stafford, son and heir to the said Thomas, were joint Lords thereof: howbeit, after this I cannot discern that the descendants of the said Ric. had more to do here; and therefore do conceive that the said Ralph Bellers obtained his whole interest. Which Ralph, in 16 H. 6. past 
p Ex autog. penes T. Morgan ar.  his title therein unto Nich. motley Esq and others, but to the use of the same Nich. and his heirs, as may seem by his the said Nich. his Testament 
q Ex autog. penes Edw. Ferrer ar. .  
To whom succeeded in the possession 
r Inscrip. Tumuli Annae Danet apud Weston subt. Wetheley.  thereof, john Hugford of Emscote Esq in right of Margaret his wife (daughter to the said Nich. as I guess.) Which John leaving 3 daughters and heirs, as in Wolston and Emscote is showed, this manor came by partition, as 'tis like, unto joh. Cotes of Honingham Esq in right of Alice his mother, one of t●e said 3 daughters; and so with Wolston (by exchange for other lands to Edw. Belknap Esq afterwards Kt.) For plain 
s Ex autog. penes praesat. T. M.  it is, that Sir Anth. cook of Giddyhall in Essex Kt. Tho. Wotton, and Leonard Dannet Esq in 6 Eliz. enjoyed it, as his cousins and heirs: And that the said Sir Anthony, obtaining 
t Ex autog. penes praesat. T. M.  from those coparceners their total right therein, died seized thereof: As also, that Anth. Cook Esq son of Richard, son to the said Sir Anth. by his Deed dated 26 Maii, 26 Eliz. aliened 
u Ex autog. penes praesat. T. M.  it to Ric. Fenys of Broughton in Com. Oxon. Esq which Ric. about 2 years after, sold 
w Ex autog. penes praesat. T. M.  it to Tho. Morgan Esq from whom it is divolved to Thom. Morgan Esq now (scil. ann. 1640.) of Weston subt. Wethele, in such sort as that Lp. of Weston is.  
That the greatest part of the tithes here were given to the Monks of S. Nich. at Angiers by G. Wirce in the Conq. time, I have already showed: as also in Monkskirby, that the Monks of that place had all that belonged to the said Monastery of Angiers, anciently transmitted to them, their'sbeing a Cell to that foreign House. This Church therefore (dedicated to S. john Bapt.) being thus in the power of those Monks, they obtained a confirmation 
x Ex autog. i● bibl. Hatton.  thereof from G. Muschamp B. of cou. in K. John's time; who thenceforth allowed 
y Ex autog i● bibl. Hatton.  them xx s. yearly Pension out of it, and a Stone of Wax.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. being valued 
z MS in Scac.  at xv marks, it was, upon the foundation of that Monastery of Carthusians in the Isle of Axholme (concerning which I have spoke in Monkskirby) inter alia, granted 
a Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 2. m. 14.  thereto: but the Prior and Covent of that House, intending to part with it, within two years after obtained licence 
b Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 3. m. 3.  to pass it to the Canons of Sulby in Northamptonsh. Yet I perceive that they did not absolutely grant it away till 
c Bowl. f. 54. a.  32. H. 6. and then (sc. 13 Oct.) they assured to the Pr. and Covent of Sulby aforesaid, the Pension of xx s. issuing out of it, with 8 pound of Wax yearly due to the said Carthusians, and the perpetual patronage of the Rectory, which was appropriated 
d Ib. f. 53. a.  to those Canons by Regin. Bowlers, B. of cou. and Lich. 30 Aug. an. 1454. 32 H. 6. there being thereupon reserved 
e Ib. f. 53. a.  vi s. viij d. Pension to the B. and his successors, and two s. to the archdeacon of cou. to be yearly paid at the Feast of All Saints; as also iii s. iiii d. per an. to the poor of this parish for ever. In 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
f MS penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 42 ●.  at viij l. per ann. being a stipend as it seems in money only, paid to the Incumbent by the Canons of Sulby.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Inst. 
Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.   Prior & conu. de Kirby-monach. 
Hugo Tankard, Cap. 1283.  Prior & conu. de Kirby-monach. 
Magr. Henr. de Kirby, 
Langt. f. 40. a.  Id. Dec. 1315.  D. Rex, ratione temporalium Priorat. de Kirby in manu sua exist. 
Tho. Breton, 
Northb. f. 19 b.  Pbr. 6 Cal. Dec. 1325.  D. Rex, ratione temporalium Priorat. de Kirby in manu sua exist. 
Will. del Peek, 
Ib. f. 51. b.  Pbr. 9 Cal. nou. 1349.  Pr. & C. de Kirby-monach. 
joh. de Hermesthorp, 
Street. f. 9 a.  Cler. 11 Cal. Sept. 1361.  Rad. Co. Staff. procurator generalis Pr. & C. de Kirby. 
Will. mountain, 
Ib. f. 15. a.  accol. 9 Cal. Martii, 1365.  D. Rex, ratione ut suprà. 
Ric. de Staynton. 
Ib. f. 18. b.  14 Cal. Feb. 1369.  D. Rex, ratione ut suprà. 
Tho. de Schifford, 
Ib. f. 20. a.  24 Martii, 1371.  D. Rex, ratione ut suprà. 
joh. de Hopwas, 
Ib. f. 21. b.  Pbr. 2 Cal. nou. 1373.  Pr. & C. de Kirby-monach. 
joh. Newenham, 
Burgh. f. 9 b.  Cap. 8. Julii, 1402.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Io. Bernard, 
Ib. f. 28. b.  14 junii, 1411.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Henr. Scharyngton, 
Bull. f. 7. a.  Cler. 24 Dec. 1418.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
W. Wreo, 
Ib. f. 8. b.  Cap. 25 nou. 1419  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Ric. Swanland, 
Heyw. f. 10. a.  22 julii, 1422.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Io. Stoke, 
Ib. f. 12. ●.  Pbr. 8 Maii, 1424  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Walt. Wodeward, 
Ib. f. 19 ●.  14 Maii, 1427.  Pr. & conu. de Axholme. 
Tho. Cranes, 
Bowl. f. 10. a.  Cap. 21 julii, 1453.  Patroni Vic. 
 Abb. & conu. de Sulby. 
Humfr. Fownes, 
Str. & F., f. 13. b.  Cap. 20. Martii, 1535.  Edw. Sanders, serviens ad legem, ratione concess. Abb. & C. de Sulby. 
Franc. Kymberley, 
Samps. f. 42. a.  Cap. 9 Martii, 1547.  D. Regina. 
joh. Hadfeild, 
Samps. & B. f. 29. a.  Cler. 16● Aug. 1582.  Tho. Wace, son. & Th. Wace, jun. de Wapenbury, yeomen. 
Nich. Mare, 
Bund. ●.  3 Sept. 1586.    

Eathorpe.  
THis is a little Village lying within the parish of Wapenbury, and hath had its name from the situation thereof near the River; Ea in our old English signifying water, and thorpe a village or hamlet. As it is in that parish, so hath it been ever a member thereof, and possessed by the Lords of that manor; howbeit till H. 6. time I have not seen any mention of it in Record: but then (as in Wapenbury I have showed) Ric. Stafford Esq and Ralph Bellers were certified to be owners thereof. Since which, it hath attended the possession of that Lordship.   

Weston subtus Wethele.  
FUrther yet on the North side of Leame stands Weston, which having the name from its situation, is distinguished from the other towns in this County by the addition of subt. Wethele, the woods lying Northwards of it bearing the name of Wethele-woods. In 
g doomsday l.  the Conq. time the E. of Mellent was possessed of 3 hides here, excepting the third part of one virgate, the woods belonging thereto containing 3 furlongs in length, and one in breadth; all which one Robert did at that time hold of the said Earl, being valued at 50 s. But before the Norman invasion it was the freehold of Ulf. Which Robert held 
h doomsday l.  here also one yard land and a half of Turchil de Warwick, whereof in Edw. the Conf. time Vlwi (whom I suppose to be the same Ulf above mentioned) was possessed.  
Here likewise had Will. fill. Corbution 2 yard land and a half, then valued at x s. and held by one Johais. But besides what he had, did this Rob. also hold Napton of the said Earl; and having his residence there, assumed it for his surname, his posterity for a long time after continuing owners thereof. In 
Rot. P. ●● H. 2.  20 H. 2. this manor, with Napton, then possessed by Adam de Napton, answered 22 l. to the K. imposed upon him, as it seems, for adhering to the Rebels. Which two manors being originally in the Earl of Mellent, as aforesaid, were in 20 H. 3. certified 
k Testa de Nevil.  to be held by the service of 2 Kts. fees of the Earl of Winchester (in respect that that part of the Honour of Leicester came by marriage of one of the heirs female unto Quincy.)  
Of these Naptons' divers bore the name of Adam; whereof, in H. 3. time, was Sir Adam de Napton Kt. who entailed 
l Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  this manor upon his grandchild Adam, and the heirs of his body. Which Adam, in 7 E. 1. was certified 
m Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 57 b.  to hold it of the Earl of Boghan (one of the heirs to the said E. of Winchester) by the service of one Kts. fee; having at the same time a Water-mill, and 3 yard land and a half in demesn, with as much in the hands of tenants, who held by servile tenure: As also 2 freeholders holding 2 Cottages; and eight more, occupying 3 yard land and 3 quarters: All which did suit twice a year to the Court for the Honour of Winchester. At that time it was also certified 
n Ib. f. 58. a , that one Sylvester de Honygham held another manor here in Weston of Henry de Bereford; and that the said Henry held the same of john de Hastings, that being it which Corbicon had in the Conq. time. Which Sylvester had here 3 servants holding one yard land and a quarter, and 2 freeholders occupying the like proportion.  
Touching that part which Turchil de Warwick had in the Conq. time, it was likewise in 7 E. 1. held 
o Ib.  by john de Wileweby of Rob. de Cumpton, and by him of Sim. Basset, and by him of the E. of Warwick (unto whose ancestors the greatest part of Turchil's lands were given) but this was no more than 1 yard land and a half, then in the possession of two freeholders.  
Of Napton's manor here, was that family possessed till the beginning of H. 4. time, though how long after, I am not sure: for in 1 H. 4. did john de Napton and Eliz. his wife, settle 
p F. levat. craft. Ascens. 1 H. 4.  it, with Napton, on certain Feoffees: But long it was not after, ere that Edward motley enjoyed it, or a great part of it: for it appears 
q Rot. Assif. in Com. Warr. 4 H. 4. Rot. 42. , that in 4 H. 4. the said Edward and Margaret his wife, in right of her the said Margaret, recovered seisin of 7 messages, 3 tofts, ten yard land, and 74 s. 9 d. rent, lying here and in Napton: yet whether it divolved from the said Edw. to Nich. motley (of whom I have spoke in Wapenbury) and so to Sir Edw. Belknap, as that Lordship did, I make a question: For I find, that in 
r Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  10 H. 6. john de Weston, Sergeant at Law, had it: And that in 33 H. 6. Richard Knightley recovered 
s Recup. de T. Trin. 33 H. 6. Rot. 424.  it against john wooed: As also, that in 5 H. 7. Sir Edw. Cornwall Kt. died 
t Esc. 5. H. 7.  seized thereof, leaving Thomas his son and heir 16 years of age. Howbeit, about the beginning of H. 8. time, if not before, did the said Sir Edw. Belknap possess it. Which Sir Edw. (of whom in Dasset I have historically spoke) being a man of great note, had his residence here, and new built the Mannour-house, one of the fairest structures of Timber that I have seen, on several parts whereof his Arms are cut in wood, quartering the Coats of Sudley, Mounifort, and Boteler. And by his last Will 
u Manwating Q. 17.  and Testament, dated 12 H. 8. bequeathed it to Dame Alice his wife for term of her life: After which it came to john Skelley Esq cousin and heir to the said Sir Edw. by Alice his sister. Which John died 
w L●b. 2 cedul.  seized thereof, 4 E. 6.  
But the next owner thereof, that I meet withal, was S●r Thomas Neunham K●. f●om whom it came 
x Pat. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. p. 12  to the Crown, though how, I yet know not; And in 4 & 5 Ph. & M. was by the Q. granted 
y Pat. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. p. 12  to Sir Edw. Sanders Kt. (chief Baron of the Exchequer) and to Thomas Morgan and their heirs; which Tho. married 
z Inscrip. tum. apud Weston.  Mary, sole daughter and heir to the said Sir Edw. but having no issue that survived, and being desirous to preserve the memory of his name, entailed 
a Ex autog. penès T. Morgan ar.  it upon Bridget Morgan, the only child of his brother Anthony, and the heirs male of her body, begotten by any bearing the surname of Morgan. Whereupon the said Bridget took to husband Anthony Morgan of Mytchell-town in Monmouthshire, by whom she had issue Thomas Morgan Esq the present owner thereof, Ann. 1640.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Michael) hath anciently belonged to the Canons of Erdbury, and been many ages since appropriated thereto, as by the presentations to the vicarage appears: And in 19 E. 1. was valued 
b MS in Scac.  at viij marks and a half; and the vicarage at two marks: But in 26 H. 8. the said vicarage was rated 
c MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 48. a.  at Cix s. (53 s. 4 d. yearly Pension being paid thereto by the Prior and Covent of Erdbury) over and above viij s. per ann. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Thom. de Suham, Cap. 1301.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Langt. f. 40. a.  Walt. de Coventre, C p. 5. Cal. junii, 1316.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Northb. f. 36. b.  W●ll. de Hull, Cap. 2 Id. Febr. 1340.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Ib. f. 59 a.  joh. Gybons. Pbr. 2 Cal. Dec. 1354.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

St●●●t. f. 19 b.  Walt. Dyk. Pbr. 4 Cal. Dec. 1370.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Ib. f. 22. a.  Rob. de Hoghton. Pbr. 8. Cal. Martii, 1373.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Sk. f. 5. b.  Will. Chapman, Pbr. 8 julii, 1390.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Ib. f. 8. a.  joh. fan, Pbr. 22 nou. 1392.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Burgh. f. 3. b.  joh. H●nkley, Canon. 22. Aug. 1398.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Ib. f. 16. a.  joh. de Segrave, Cap. 20. Oct. 1405.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Ib. f. 32. a.  Will. Hopwode, Cap. 8. Martii, 1412.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Arund. f. 141. a.  joh. Radford, Cap. 6 Sept. 1414.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 

Heyw. f. 12. b.  Will. Sheynton● Pbr ..... junii, 1424.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
Will. Watton, 
Ib. f. 18. b.  Cap. 26 Sept. 1426.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
joh. Parker, 
Ib. f. 22. a.  Pbr. 9 Martii, 1428.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
joh. Huswife, 
Ib. f. 25. a.  Pbr. 28. Nou. 1430.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
joh. Parker, 
Ib. f. 33. a.  Pbr. 21 Martii, 1434.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
joh. Hewes, 
Ib. f. 37. b.  Pbr. 10 Aug. 1439.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
Will. Waynflete, 
Ib. f. 38. b.  Pbr. 3. Martii, 1439.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
Ric. Gloucester, 
Ib. f. 39 a.  Canon. de Erdbury, 15 Aug. 1440.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
Will. Parker, 
Bo. f. 13. b.  Pbr. 26 Aug. 1452.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
David Vagham, 
Bowl. f. 205. a.  Cap. 18. Dec. 1500.  D. Alicia Belknappe, hac vice. 
Rob. Pendilbury, 
Bl. f. 11. a.  25 nou. 1525.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury. 
D. Thom. Holme, 
Ib. f. 17. b.  1 Maii, 1530.  D. Rex ratione dissolute. Priorat. de Erdbury. 
D. Will Squyer, 
Str. & P. f. 18. a.  Cap. 8 Maii, 1541.  D. Thom. Newnham, miles. 
D. Ric. Symonds, 
Samps. f. 41. b.  Cler. 12. Maii, 1551.  Tho. Morgan, arm. 
Hugo Jones, 
Samps. & B. f. 47 a.  20 jan. 1576.  Will. Foster, hac vice, ex conc. T. Morgan. 
Nich. Daniel, 
Ib. f. 48. b.  Cler. 10. Nou. 1581.  Thom. Morgan de Heyford in Com. Northampt. ar. 
Tho. hunt, 
Overton bund. C.  Cler. 29. Martii, 1598.  Thom. Morgan de Heyford in Com. Northampt. ar. 
Henr. Wilke, 
Ibid.  Cler. 6 Maii, 1600.   
On the East wall of the North isle, is there a Monument for Sir Edward Sanders, sometimes chief Baron of the Exchequer: His portraiture, kneeling in a Scarlet Robe, is placed on the one side thereof, and the like of his Lady on the other side; but no writing thereon, other than sentences of Scripture relating to the Resurrection and Ascension of our Saviour Christ, which are represented in the carved work.  
The Coats of Arms thereon are these, Sanders alone (viz. party per cheveron sable and argent, 3 Elephants heads erazed and counterchanged of the field.)  
2 Sanders empaling Makeins. 3 Cave empaling Marvin. 4 Sanders empaling Cave. 5. Sanders empaling Englefield. 6 Sanders empaling Hussey.  
On the same wall is a fair Tablet of Brass fixed on Marble, with this Inscription.  

Margeriae Saunders artus sunt morte soluti,  
Perpetua foelix mens requiete jacet.  
Donec enim vixit coelestia semper amabat,  
Assidua venerans religione Deum.  
Conjug is Edwardi casto flagravit amore,  
Praefuit & magna cum ratione domi.  
Morbus & exhaustum corpus cum frangere cepit,  
Ad dominum junctas sustulit illa manus.  
Ind crucis Christi symulachrum laeta poposcit,  
Hoc oculis, animo, sensibus, aegra notat.  
Hinc nequit evelli mens in meditando triumph●ns,  
Atque suum coluit non saciata Deum.  
Egregiam vitam mors est praeclara secuta,  
Margeriae faelix vita, quae morsque fuit.   

Here Margery Saunders lieth whose mortal lymms are deed,  
But to enjoy immortal rest her soul to Heaven is fled.  
Whiles life did last she was a pattern of good life,  
Devout to God, good to the poor, a chaste and perfect wife.  
A housewyfe of great skill, setting her whole delight  
In her just love and wed did make Sir Edward Saunders Knight.  
For Christ his cross she calid amiddis the pangis of death,  
Which she with mind je beheld until her later breath.  
And so gave up her ghost to God which life did lend,  
Who for her good, and worthily, gave her a happy end.   The corpse of dame Margery Saunders daughter of Sir Thomas Englefeld Knight; and of dame Elizabeth his wife, on of the daughters of Sir Robert Throgmorton Knight, lieth in this Tome; who's soul God pardon. She died the xi. of October, Anno Domini, 1563. 
In a large Tablet of Alabaster fixed on the North wall, is this Inscription.  Here lieth Margaret and Mary the only daughters and heirs apparent of Thomas Morgan of Heyford in the County of Northampton esquire, son and heir of Francis Morgan of Heyford aforesaid, sometimes one of the justices of the King's Bench, and mary, wife of the said Thomas, daughter and sole heir of Sir Edward Saunders Knight, sometime chief justice of England, and after chief Baron of the Exchequer, and lieth buried in this parish Church of Weston. Which Margaret and Mary the daughters died; that is to say, marry the 22 day of May 1568. before she was one year old; and Margaret the 30 day of September, 1568. being of the age of seven years and 21 days. On whose souls God have mercy. Anno Domini, 1584. 
Upon a Plate of Brass fixed in Marble on the South wall of the Chancel.  

Ar●is Apolline fueras qui Mista Jodoce ●  
Heu mortis jaculo victa Tomere jaces:  
Cujus in interitum tulit haec solatia tristem  
Saunderus verae pignora amicitiae.  
Anno Domini 1566. Decembris 22.   

Hear lieth Joyce Tomer slain by death  
That had of physic skill,  
Whose loss these comforts Saunders shows  
As tokens of good will.    

Cubington.  
I Come next to Cubington, wherein by the Conq. Survey the Prior of Coventre was certified to have 2 hides, valued at xxx s. the E. of Mellent 3. rated at as much, which one Boseher then held of him; and Roger de juri 5. esteemed at xl s. In one place it is written Cubitone, and in the other two Cobintone; but afterwards, Cumbyngton; which shows, that it had its name originally from the situation of it in a low or deep hollow; for the word Cumbe doth signify as much.  
That which the Prior of Coventre had here was 
d Testae de Nevil.  half a Kts. fee, which in 20 H. 3. Simon de Cubinton, and in 
e Testae de Nevil.  36 H. 3. Henry de Cubinton held of that Monastery. But the substance of what the said E. of Mellent had, a●i which the same Boscher held of him, came to the Monks of Stoneley, either given by the heirs of the before specified Boscher, or by those whom he or they enfeoffed thereof, though the particular grants do not appear: For Henry Boscher (grandchild to the first Boscher) made a general confirmation 
f Cart. 49. K. 3. m. 7.  of them in H. 3. time; the quantity being 5 carucats of land, and xxiiii s. iii d. yearly Rent of Assize, as was 
g MS in Scac. penès Ren●. R.  certified in 19 E. 1.  
But of that which Rog. de iveris had, Hastings of Allesley was, as it seems, anciently enfeoffed. By one of which line, it was given to seemly, (Lord of Radford-Semely) and to S. Maure, though when, I find not: for in 
h Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 54. b.  7 E. 1. Will. de seemly held what he had here, by the service of half a Kts. fee, of john de Hastings, viz. 2 yard land in demesn, and 3 held by 6 servants, at the will of the Lord, paying certain yearly rent, and doing suit twice a year at the Court of the said john de Hastings at Allesley. Which W. de seemly had also six Cottagers, holding as many Cottages; and 4 freeholders occupying 2 yard land and 3 quarters, and doing suit to his 3 week's Court here at Cobyngton; as also making two appearances every year at the Court of Allesley abovesaid. But from seemly I cannot deduce the succession of his part in this place. That which john Hugford and Thom. Waldeyve granted 
i Esc. 13. E. 4.  to the Monks of Stoneley in 13 E. 4. was certainly it; for the quantity, viz. 5 mess. 80 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, and 4 acres of pasture, doth not only argue the same; but the tenure thereof from Sir Edw. Nevil in right of his manor of Allesley, anciently belonging to Hastings, doth put it out of doubt.  
Of Henry de S. Maure, who had the rest of Cobington, I find 
k Claus. 4. E. 1. m. 11. , that he committed a murder, and fled for it, whereupon K. E. 1. seized his manor here, but allowed to Ermengard his wife liberty to hold it for her maintenance during his royal pleasure. It should seem that the K. taking advantage of this forfeiture, gave it soon after to the Templars; for in 7 E. 1. it was certified, 
l Inq. per. H. Not●. etc. f. 55. a.  that they had here 3 yard land in demesn, and a certain Grove enclosed like a Park: but being willing to strengthen their title from S. Maure, in 9 E. 1. grew to an Agreement with him, viz. to pay to them the said Henry and Ermengard 4 marks per ann. during the life of her the said Ermengard; in consideration whereof, they levied a Fine 
m xv Mich. 9 E. 1.  of it to the use of the said Templars and their successors for ever. Which lands so possessed by them, were in 
n Rot. penès Cleric. Pipa.  1 E. 2. seized by the K. and then yielded 25 s. rend of Assize: but were soon after transmitted to the knight's Hospitalars, and continued to them till the general dissolution, as did also that which the Monks of Coventre and Stoneley had.  
Being thus lodged in the Crown, the K. in 38. of his reign, granted 
o Pat. 31. H. 8. p. 4.  to Edw. Watson and Henry Herdson, and their heirs, all that belonged to the abbey of Stoneley, called then by the name of Cobynton-grange. Which Edw. and Henry had licence 
p Ib.  the same year to alien it unto Ric. Faukoner and his heirs, who sold 
q Esc. 1. Eli●.  it to one Thomas Fawkoner. Which Thomas, reserving an estate to himself for life, entailed 
r Esc. 1. Eli●.  it upon Eliz. his daughter, than the wife of George Bodyngton, and the heirs of her body, with remainder to Agnes farmer widow, his other daughter, and the heirs of her body; but for lack of such issue, to the right heirs of the said Ric. Fawkoner; and departed this life, 10 Febr. 1 Eliz. his said daughters being then of full age.  
Touching that which belonged to the Priory of Coventre, I find 
s Pat. 4. ●. 6. p. 4. , that it was by K. E. 6. in 4 of his reign (inter alia) granted to Sir Ralph Sadler Kt. then Master of the great Wardrobe, and to Laurence Wennington Gent. and to the heirs of the said Sir Raph. As also, that the Hospitalars manor here was passed out of the Crown by Q. Eliz. the same year to john Fisher and others.  
The Church (dedicated to the Nativity of our Lady) being anciently but a Chapel, and belonging to Wotton, was therewith granted 
t Cart. 8. E. 2. n. 4. per Inspe●.  to the Canons of Kenilworth (as in Wotton I have already showed) and in ann. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
u MS in Scac.  at xii marks. Which Canons, in 5 E. 3. had licence 
w Pat. 5. E. 3. p. 3. m. 1●.  to appropriate the Fruits thereof to the use of that Monastery: Whereupon, scil. in 19 E. 3. ensued the endowment 
x Northb. f. 116. b.  of the vicarage, which in 26 H. 8. was rated 
y MS penè● S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. ●.  at vi l. vi s. viij d. over and above 2 s. allowed for Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thom. de Harewell, 
Langt. f. 34. b.  Pbr. 11 Cal. Apr. 1309.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Shotteswell, 
Ib. f. 38. b  accol. 3 jan. 1313.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. le Fitzwith, 
Northb. f. 38. b.  Pbr. 8. Cal. Maii, 1342.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Adam d● Thorp-Mundevile, 
Ib. f. 44. b.  Pbr. 6 Cal. Oct. 1346.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Hugo Aleyn, 
Ib. f. 47. ●.  Pbr. 7 Id. Dec. 1348.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thom. Silvestre, 
Ib. b.  Cap. 7 Id. Maii, 1349.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Haywoll, 
Ib. f. 51. b.  Cap. 17 Cal. nou. 1349.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Blacfordby, 
Burgh. f. 9 ●.  Cap. 6. Febr. 1401.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thom. Halford, 
Ib. f. 10. b.  Cap. 7 Oct. 1402.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Tho. Hulle, 
Ib. f. 2●. ●.  28 jan. 1410.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Marchall, 
Heyw. f. 6. b.  Cap. 4 Oct. 1421.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Walt. Lydom, 
Ib. f. 11. ●.  19 Dec. 1422.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rog. Wylkins, 
Ib. f. 1●. a.  4 Oct. 1425.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Hull, 
Ib. f. 19 b.  Cap. 9 jun. 1427.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Loweles, 
Heyw. f. 2●. a.  Pbr. ult. Jan. 1428.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 36. ●.  Rob. Wells, Pbr. 15 nou. 1437.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 37. b.  Steph. percival, Pbr. 20. Junii, 1439.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 40. b.  joh. gybbies, 24 jan. 1441.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 42. b.  joh. Huggeford, Cler. penult. Julii, 1444.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●●. f. 11. a.  Rog. More, Cap. 5 Febr. 1450.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bowl. f. 10. b.  Will. Sherdun, alias Jordan, Cap. 26 Sept. 1454.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 25. a.  Ric. Marten, Cap. 4 Maii, 1457.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●l. f. 6. ●.  Ric. Alryche, alias Lyllyngton, Pbr. 23 Febr. 1511.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

stir. & P. f. ●. ●.  Rob. Wylliamson, Cap. 1. Maii. 1533.  Edw. 6. Rex Angl. 

●amps. f. 42. b.  Magr. joh. Olde, 22 Martii, 1548.  Edw. Bowne, gen. ratione concess. Joh. Hanby, ar. 
D. Will. Ludmans, 
Samps. & B. f. 28. b.  19 nou. 1554.  Anth. Shughburgh gen, & joh. Dasset gen. ratione conces. Tho. Shughburgh. 
Tho. Gardiner, 
Ib. f. 11. a.  art. Magr. 16 Oct. 1557.  Benedictus Shukeburgh, ar. 
joh. Lounde, 
Ib. f 30. b.  in Leg. Bacc. 20 Febr. 1561.  Benedictus Shukeburgh, ar. 
Will. Catherall, 
Bentham bund. H.  Cler. 27. Oct. 1564.  Will. Catherall, hac vice, ex assign. Bened. Shukeburgh. 
Rog. Barker, 
Samps. & B. f. 43. a.  junii, 1569.  Bened. Shukeburgh. 
Georgius Burley, 
Ib. f. 44. b.  Cler. 18. Nou. 1572.  Bened. Shukeburgh. 
Ric. Marrell, 
Ib. f. 48. b.  27 nou. 1581.  Will. Lisley de Evenley in Com. North. ar. 
joh. Harper, 
Morton bund. incert.  Cler. art. Mr. 23 Martii, 1626.    

Lillington.  
LOwer yet on the same side of Leame stands Lillinton (perhaps so called from the old English word Lytlan, which signifies small or little) wherein the E. of Mellent held 
z doomsday lib.  4 hides in the Conq. time, with a Mill valued at vi s. viij d. and woods of a mile in length, and half a mile in breadth: all which were valued at xl s. having been the freehold of one Edric in Edw. the Conf. days. Here was also half a hyde more, which Rog. de Olgi then held of Turchill de Warwick, valued at xx s.  
There is no question but that the E. of Mellent's part was by K. H. 1. or by the E. of Warwick, upon such terms as the K. directed, given to Geffr. de Clinton, Founder of the Castle and Priory of Kenilworth: For by the foundation Charter 
Reg. de ●enill. p. 1.  of that Monastery, he granted thereunto 2 hides of land in this place. And as for the half hide which belonged to Turchil de Warwick, I presume, that Hugo fill. Ricardi (of whom I am to speak in Wroxhall and Hatton) was enfeofft thereof (inter alia) by the said Earl, who had the most of Turchil's lands: For I find, that immediately upon the foundation of the before specified Monastery, the Canons of Kenilworth had the same by his grant 
Ib. p. 27. ; in consideration whereof, they rendered to him the said Hugh, the Churches of Snitenfeld and Claverdon, which they held of him; and gave him over and above a Cloak, valued at vi marks of silver, and to Margaret his wife a saddle Nag. After which, K. H. 1. added his Charter 
c Ib. p. 143.  of confirmation, and so also did 
d Ib. p. 20.  Roger E. of Warwick.  
But the other two hides, belonging to the E. of Mellent above mentioned, were, as I am induced to believe, given by the said Geffr. de Clinton with his daughter Lescelina in marriage to Norman de Verdon: for I find 
e Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 57 a. , that they were held of the heirs of the said Norman and her, by Rob. de Verdon; and of him by Peter de Wolvardington, by the service of half a Kts. fee. The extent 
f Ib. b.  whereof in 7 E. 1. was certified to be one carucat, which the said Peter had in demesn, and eleven yard land occupied by ten servants, who did manage that carucat for the benefit of the same Pet. This P. de Wolvardington granted 
g Reg. de Cumba, f. 56. b.  to the Monks of Cumbe, that his tenants here in Lillington should grind their Corn at their Mill called Blakedon mill. Of the successors to the said Peter in this manor I cannot give a perfect account; but of what I have found from Record relating thereto, I will here add; which is, that in 
h Rot. penès S. Clarke, Bar.  20 E. 3. Margaret de Wolvarton, and john de Waldgrave answered for half a Kts. fee in this place, held of the heirs of Theob. de Verdon; and that in 
i Rot. in Scac penès Rem. R.  10 H. 6. john Waldgrave of the County of Buckingh. Gent. and Ric. Beauchamp E. of Warwick held the same, by the name of a manor, by the service of half a Kts. fee. As also, that in 10 H. 7. William. Grey Esq died 
k Esc. de an. 11 & 12. H. 7.  seized thereof, leaving Thomas his son and heir 15 years of age: from whom it came to Edw. Grey, who in 28 H. 8. was owner 
l Hill. R. 28 H. 8. Rot. 15.  of it.  
I now return to that which the Canons of Kenilworth had in this place, which, in 7 E. 1. was certified 
m Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 57 a.  to be one carucat of land then held by them in demesn, and 16. yard land managed by xx. servants, who performed divers servile works for the said Canons, and paid also certain yearly Rent for the same. Here the said Canons had a Court-Leet and other privileges, as appears by their claim 
n Rot. de Q. Wa●.  in 13 E. 1. But this coming to the Crown at the dissolution of that House, was by Q. Eliz. in 2. of her reign granted 
o Pat. 2. Eliz p. 13.  unto ...... Gerard and others; and in 
p Pat. 6. E●iz p. 4.  6. to Ambrose Earl of Warwick and the heirs male of his body; but in 38 Eliz. being again in the Crown by reason of the death of the said Earl without issue, was, in consideration of the good & faithful service which Sir john Puckering Knight, then Lord Keeper of the great Seal of England had performed, (as the words of the Patent 
q Pat. 3●. Eliz. p. 9  do import) passed by the said Queen, together with the advouson of the Church unto William Borne, and james Orange esquiers, and their heirs. Which William and James, for a certain sum of money to them paid by Thomas Puckering, son and heir of the ●a●d Sir John then deceased; and in performance of a Decree in the Court of Wards made 23. Oct. 38. El●z. sold and confirmed the said manor to the same Thomas (afterwards Knight and Baronet:) and his heirs, by their deed 
r Ex autog. pe●ès T Puckering eq. au●. & B.  bearing date 27. Junii 39 Eliz.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Mary Magd.) was originally belonging to the Canons of Kenilworth; from the very foundation of that monastery, as a member 
s 〈…〉. 1. & p. 70.  and chapel of Wotton; out of which upon the appropriation of Wotton to those Canons half a mark per annum was reserved 
t 〈◊〉. p. 65. & 73.  for their use: but afterwards, it seems, they had it wholly; for so doth the Record 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 57 b.  of 7 E. 1. express; whereby it also appears, that it was endowed with a yard land and half, having been appropriated 
w Pat. 8. E. 2. p. 2. m. 3.  to them the very preceding year by R. de Meulend Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, and and confirmed 
x Pat. 8. E. 2. p. 2. m. 3.  by the King. In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was 
z MS. in Scacc.  valued at viij. marks, and the vicarage at 
a MS. in Scacc.  two marks: but the vicarage in 26 H. 8. was rated at 
b M S. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. b.  Cxiii s. iv d. per annum over and above 8 s. 4 d. yearly allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
That which now beareth the name of Blakdon is only a hilly ground in Lillington-field, having originally had its denomination from the dark colour thereof, done or dune signifying a Hill. The Mill which yet also retains the name thereof lieth upon Avon, at the skirt of the same field, and was given to the M●nks of comb by William de Burton as in Bourton super Dunsmore I have showed. Whether there were ever any village at this Blakdon I know not: but do find● that it was part of that which the Canons of Kenilworth had in Lillinton, though not of the manor, it and Wridfen being held 
c Esc. 10. E. 2. n. 59  of Verdon's heirs by a knight's fee and half.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Will. de Kylkeni. an. 1252.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Ma●r. W●scard. an. 1255.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  joh. Camezane Auditor contradict. D. Papae an. 12●6.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ex. autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Rog. de Reygate an. 1284.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Langt. f. 29. b.  joh. dictus Lok. Dia●. 8. Id. Oct. 1308.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Henyugham. Cap. 5. Cal. Apr. 1344. 
Northb. f. 42. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Ric. de Rodburne 5. Id. jan. 1375. 
Strett. f. 2●. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Robolot Pbr. 13. Junii 1397. 
Sk. f. 13. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Ric. Stamford Pbr. 5. Feb. 1398. 
Burgh. f. 5. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Adam Felchyn 9 Maii 1401. 
Ib. f. 8. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Racheford Cap. penult. Jan. 1421. 
Heyw. f. 3. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rad. Wikeley 17. Jan. 1425. 
Ib. f. 15. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Blaby Pbr. 29. Oct. 1431. 
Ib. f. 26. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Cowper Pbr. 16. Febr. 1435. 
Ib. f. 3●. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Normanton Pbr. 17. Apr. 1493. 
Bowl. f. 140. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Snelston Cap. 10. Febr. 1506. 
Bl. f. 4. b.   Will. Pynnok ar. ratione concess. Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
joh. Shirburne art. Magr. 7. Martii 1552. 
Samps. f. 43. a.   Henr. Porter, & alii, ratione concess. Rob. Grey gen. & Agnetis Grey Viduae. 
Thom. Badnall 24. Julii 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 1. b.   Rob. Craston & Brigittaux. ejus. 
Rob. Chewe Cl●r. 3. Apr. 1566. 
Ib f. 42. ●.   Laur. Grey gen. 
joh. Brooke Cler. 8. Apr. 1594. 
Overton bund. C.   jana Domina Puckering, de Warwick. 
Thom. Mayoe cleric. 16. Martii 1598. 
Ibid.   Tho. Puckering Mil. & Bar. 
Will. Cooper Cler. in art. Bacc. 20. Julii 1631. 
Morton bund. incert●     

Wolphamcote.  
HAving thus followed the Northern side of Leame till it meets with Avon, it now remains, that I ascend to the southeast part thereof, where it enters this Hundred, which is within the precincts of Wolphamcote.  
This is now vulgarly called Ovencote, (contaning within its parish the villages of Flekenh●, Nethercote, and Sawbridge, in all which there are decayed Chappells,) and in the Conq. time was possessed 
e doomsday lib.  by Turchill de Warwick, the content thereof being certified at 4. hides and a half, valued at lx s. having also a Church situate therein: but in that Survey it is written Ulfelmescote, and was before the Norman invasion the freehold of one Aschil. As for the original of the name 'tis evident enough that it sprung from some ancient planter or Inhabitant there in the Saxons time, Wlfelmus being a usual appellation amongst them, and the Word Coat (as I have elsewhere observed) being the same with domus or habitatio.  
To the before specified Turchill succeeded Siward de Arden his son and heir; who, being permitted to enjoy this as part of his rightful inheritance, granted 
d Ex ipso autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  it to Lecelina daughter to Geffrey de Clinton, and her heirs, Ailwin, the then bailiff of Flekenho, and his sons being some of the witnesses thereto; qui reddiderunt pecuniam, as the Deed expresses; id est, making attournment by paying some money in token thereof. Which Lecelina married to Norman de Verdon (as in Brandon I have showed,) and had issue by him, Bertram de Verdon, in whose line it continued till towards the end of H. 3. time, that john de Verdon past 
Ex autog. ●enès Edw. ●eto. eq. ●ur.  it away, by the name of a manor to Walter de Langlegh and Alice his wife, and their heirs for the service of half a knight's fee: provided, that they the said Walter and Alice, and their heirs should appear in their proper persons twice a year, with their tenants, at the Court-leet of him the said John and his heirs, at Flekenho, in case they did reside here, at Wolfhamcote, and if not, than their bailiff to supply their room.  
Which grant, though not dated, was made (as I guess) about 40 H. 3. For in 41. the said Walter and Alice had a Charter 
Cart. 41. ● 3. m. 9  of Free-warren granted to them in all their demesn lands here. But the said Alice, surviving her husband did, in 23 E. 1. settle it 
Ex autog. penes praefat. E.P.  upon Robert de Langley, her younger son, and his heirs. To whom succeeded Margaret his daughter and heir, wedded 
Ex autog. penes praefat. E.P.  to William de Peto, whereby it divolved 
Ex autog. ●enès prae●at. S. A.  to that family, about the beginning of E. 3. reign. From which time, I shall not need to instance by particular proof from Records, that their descendants were successively Lords thereof: for they continued so, till within these few years, that Sir Edward Peto of Chesterton Kt. in consideration of 2520 li. by his Deed, dated 2. Apr. 11. Jac. sold 
Ex autog. ●enes Rob. clerk.  it to Rob. clerk Yeoman, than his tenant thereof.  
This Lordship being anciently held of Verdon (as I have showed, upon partition of Verdon's inheritance, was held 
E●c. 33. E. ●. n. 83.  of Will. de Ferrer, son and heir of Isabella, one of the coheirs to the last Theob. de Verdon; William de Peto, grandchild to the before specified Will. doing his homage 
Ex au●●g. penes ●raefat. E.P. , accordingly, for the half Knights fee here, unto William Lord Ferrer of Groby in 2 H. 4. But further than what I have said, I do not find any thing memorable of this place, other than the complaint 
Hist. MS. ●. 144.  which our countryman Rous long since did make of the Depopulation here, as well as in many other towns of this County.  
In An. 1291. 19 E. 1. the Church (dedicated to S. Peter) was valued 
M S. in ●cacc.  at xxv. marks; the advouson whereof, was, in 38 E. 3. granted 
Reg. Coll. ●e Warw. f. 63. b.  by Sir john de Peto Kt. (jan. 9) unto Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and to Thom. B. his son. Wh●ch Thomas, the younger, afterwards being E. of Warwick having obtained the King's 
Pat. 8. R. ●. p. 2. m. 3.  licence for the same, by his deed 
Reg. Coll. ●e W. f. 94.  dated on Tuesday the feast of S. George 15. R. 2. inter alia, passed it unto the D●a● and Canons of the Collegiat-Church in Warwick, and their successors, for the good estate of the said King Ric. and Q. Anne; as also of him the said Earl, and Margaret his wife, Will. Beauchamp his brother, and Joan his wife, with their Children, during this life; and for the health of their souls after their departure hence; and likewise of the souls of their Progenitors, Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased. Whereupon it was appropriated 
Ib. f. 164.  to the use of the said college, by the consent of Richard Scroop then Bishop of cou. and Lich. ann. scil. 1395. 19 R. 2. xiii s. iv d. yearly Pension 
Ib. f. 166. b.  being reserved out of the fruits thereof to the said Bishop and his successors for the indemnity of their Churches of Coventre and Lich●●ld, and 
Ib. f. 166. b.  two s. to the Archdeacon of Coventre.  
In 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
MS. pe●●s S. A. 〈◊〉. aur. f. ●. b.  at xii li. xviii s. two d. over and above 8 s. 6 d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Galfr. de Langele miles. 
Henr. Capellan. An. 1248. 
Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.   Rob. de Langele. 
D. Petrus de Leycestria 1299.  Will. de Careswell miles. 
joh. de Nayleston. Cler. 3. Cal. Maii 1334. 
Northb. f. 27. b.   Thom. Comes Warwici. 
Sim. de Catesby Cler. 12. Julii 1375. 
Street. f. 22. b.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
Rob. Plumbe Pbr. 26. Junii 1399. 
Burgh. f. 5. b.   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
Regin. Carix 6. Nou. 1404. 
Ib. f. 4 b.   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
Ric. Hayward Cap. 20. Jan. 1416. 
Bull. f. 1. a.   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
Hugo Ruhale Cap. 15. Mart. 1416. 
Ib. f. 2. a.   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
Thom. Walsham 25. Aug. 1421. 
H●yw. f. 6. a.   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
Nich. Segrave 27. Dec. 1432. 
Ib. f. 29. b.   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
Rob. ●everley Pbr. 21. Sept. 1492. 
Bowl. f. 134. b.   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
joh. Allestre Cap. 28. Apr. 1504 
Bl. f. 3. a●   Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae de Warwico. 
D. joh. Watwood 12. Febr. 1521. 
Ib. f. 8. a.   Ric. Bidle, hac vice, ratione concess. D. & Cap. Warw. 
D. joh. Fisher Cap. 13. Dec. 1542. 
Str. & P. f. 18. b.   Eliz. Regina. 
Laurentius Bonde Cler. 9 Julii 1586. 
Bund. B.   Thom. Spenser ar. 
Thom. faucet Cler. 10. Julii 1596. 
Overton. bund. C.   Thom. Spenser ar. 
joh. Goode in art. Bacc. 8. Dec. 1604. 
Ib. bund. F.   Thom. Spenser ar. 
Laur. Hill. Cler. 14. Junii 1606. 
Ibid.   Rob. Raynsford de Staverton in Com. North. arm. 
Edw. Nowell 8. Martii 1621. 
Morton bund. incert.   Rob. Raynsford de Staverton in Com. North. arm. 
Ric. cross art. Magr. 18. Aug. 1623. 
Ibid.     

Flekenho.  
THIS is the largest and chief of the Villages within the parish of Wolfhamcote, and wherein one Lewinus, in the Conq. time held 
x Domesd. lib.  1. hide and a half, of the K. then valued at xxx s. which he purchased of alwine his brother: As also 2. hides and half a yard land of Ulstane (commonly called S. Wolstan) Bishop of Worcester, then likewise rated at xx s. more. But the Bishop failing to make good his title, Lewinus was at the King's mercy for it. At 
y Domesd. lib.  the same time, one Oslach held here 2. hides and a half, of Turchill de Warwick, which were the freehold of edwinus before the Conquest: And Ailricus one hid and half a yard land, all which were valued at lx s. being part of that which Turchill's posterity enjoyed; for Siward de Arden, his son, gave 
z Ex Reg. de Thorney (penes commit. Westmerl. part. 4. cap. 1.  some of it to the Monks of Thorney in Cambridgshire. But how long the family of Arden kept it, I cannot directly say, in regard I find that the Verdons (who had also Wolfhamcote) were possessed hereof very anciently, Roes de Verdon, in 20 H. 3. answering 
a Testa de Nevil.  for three parts of a Knights fee lying here and in Wolfhamcote.  
Of the rest, which Lewinus held in the Conq. tim●, it seems that Musard was shortly after enfeoft; and t●at the family of H●stang had it from them, as wel● as the other lands that they held in this County: And likewise that Verdon, having the most of this village, to make it all entirely his own, obtained that which Hastang had here. This is my conjecture, but grounded ●pon great probabilities: for I find, that in 6 H. 3. Rob. Hastang, claiming the service for ●alf a Knights fee here, from Nich. de Verdon, they came to an Agreement, whereupon there was a Fine 
b Craft. Hil. 6. H. 3.  levied; which expressing as much, further showeth, that the said Nicholas and his heirs should perform those services to the above specified Robert and his heirs for ever. Which half Knights fee in 
c Testa de N.  20. H. 3. was answered for, amongst the rest that Hastang held in this Shire, under the title of Feoda Roberts Musard.  
But to Nicholas de Verdon succeeded Roes his daughter and heir (as in Brandon is showed: which Roes gave 
d Esc. 30. E. 1. n. 30.  unto john Fitz-Alan with M●ud her daughter in Frank-mariage 23. mess. and 20. yard land in this place; all which, the said Maud & john Fitz-Alan her son, did entail upon 
e F. levat. 3. sept Pasch. 54. H. 3.  Rich. de Mundevill and Isabella his wife, sister 
f Cl●us. 33. H 3. ●n do●s.  to the said John, and the heirs of their two bodies, but for lack of such issue to return the said John and his heirs● which Richard had no issue by her, as it seems, so that the land reverted to the family of F●●z-Al●n: For I find, that Edmund Fitz-Alan Earl of Arundel, grandchild to the before mentioned John, enfeoft 
g Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 88  john de Segrave the elder, and Christian his wife (inter alia) of these lands, to hold for life; and after their decease Stephen de S●grave and Alice his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten. By which means they descended with Cal●don (already spoke of) to Mowbray, and so to Berkley; and were by Henry Lord Perkley, temp. Eliz. Reg. sold to Edw. Boughton of Causton esq. as I have been informed; Of whom the particular tenants purchased their several Fermes; so that now the reputation that it had of a manor is utterly lost: And whether ever really it was so I make a question; for the owners thereof never held any Court-Baron there, but had a kind of yearly meeting for the Tenants, which they called a Court, whereat they usually demised their land, and entered the Agreement in a Roll, instead of making any formal Lease thereof, as was usual in ancient time. Out of which lands a yearly Rent of 3 s. 4 d. being due to the manor of Flekenho, that was Verdon's, is now paid by the purchasers according to the proportion of the land they bought.  
I now return to the rest that Verdon had here in Flekenho, which was, indeed, the manor itself, with lands of good value thereto belonging: wherein I find that john de Verdon, son and heir of Roes before mentioned, had Free-warren 
h Cart. 4●. H. 3. m. 1.  granted to him in 42 H. 3. And that the said John held the 
i Esc. 2. E. ●.  same, being half a knight's fee, of Thomas de Arden (lineal heir to the before specified Siward) by the service of a hawk. As also, that in 13 E. 1. Theobald de Verdon ● son and heir of the said John, claimed 
k Rot. de Quo W.  a Court-leet, assize of bread and beer, Free-warren, and weyfs, with other privileges here in Flekenho, and the members thereof (viz. Nethercote, Wolshamcote, & Sawbridge; for these do appear so to be by the ancient stile 
l Ex Rot. Cur. penès S. A. eq. aur.  of the Court there kept;) all which were allowed. Which Theobald had issue Theobald, and he several daughters and heirs, as in Brandon is showed; whereupon it came by partition to be assigned 
m Clau●. 18. E. 3. p. ●●●. 27.  unto Isabella the wife of Henry de Ferrer of Groby. To whose posterity in the direct line it continued, until it was put into the hands of john Stafford Bishop of Bath and Wells, John Visc. Beau●ont, and other feoffees, by William the last Lord Ferrer of Groby: who, by their deed 
Claus. 23. ●. 6. m. 4.  dated 20. Jan. 20 H. 6. settled it upon the said William, for term of life, and after his decease upon Thomas, his younger son, and the heirs male of his body.  
Which Thomas, being so seized thereof, gave 
Claus. 37. ●. 6. m. 12.  it to Henry Ferrer his younger son, to hold during the life of the said Henry; but afterward to remain to Thomas Ferrer, son and heir of him the said Thomas by Eliz. one of the sisters and heirs to Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight (by whom he had the Castle of Tamworth in this County.) From which Thomas and Eliz. did lineally descend Sir john Ferrer Knight, who by his deed 
Ex autog. ●enès S. A. 〈◊〉. aur.  bearing date 20. Sept. 12. Jac. gave it, with Anne his daughter in Marriage unto Sir Simon Archer Knight, and his heirs; of whom and his family, which hath been of great continuance in this Shire I have spoke in Tanworth, where their seat is.   

Nethercote.  
THIS having been anciently called Parva-Flekenho, and originally a member of the other, was, in 10 E. 2. held 
Esc. 10. ● 2.  by john de coin of Theobald de Verdon, for half a knight's fee: And after him, viz. in 2 E. 3. by Will. coin, who 
Ex autog. ●●nès S. A. 〈◊〉 aur.  wrote himself Dominus de Nethercote. To whose posterity it continued till 31 H. 8. that Robert Cuny esquire, past 
●. levat. ● Trin. 31. ●. 8.  it away to Roger Wigston esquire and his heirs; whose son and heir, William Wigston esq. but afterwards Knight, levied a Fine 
●erm. P. ●ib. 3. 〈◊〉.  thereof to Eliz. only widow in 3 E. 6. But I have heard, that Roger Wigston, son and heir to the said Sir William sold it to one Thomas Lee: which Thomas in 14. Eliz. by the name of Tho. Lee of Clatercote in Com. Oxon. esquire was certified 
Ex dep●s. Cancel●●a penès ●●A. eq. 〈◊〉.  to die seized thereof, leaving William Watson son of Anne Watson (one of his sisters) his next heir. Which William sold 
Ex dep●s. Cancel 〈◊〉 penès A. ●q. ●.  it to Tho. Wilcox, who passed it to Robert clerk late owner thereof.   

Sawbridge.  
THIS, being written Salebrugge in ancient Records, makes me imagine, that the name was at first occasioned from the Bridge, here, over Leame; and that the syllable Sal, which by corrupt pronunciation is now called Saw, proceedeth from the old British word Sal or Salw, id est vilis, sive parvae estimationis. But it was originally a member of Wolfhamcot●, and continued in the family of Ardern till King John's time, that Thomas de Arderne granted 
legist. de ●●rney p. ●ap. 4.  it to the Monks of Thorney in cambrigeshire, who in 19 E. 1. were certified 
M S. in ●c. penès ●. R.  to hold in this place one carucate of land rated at xxx s. and iv li. xii s. rend of assize; at which time the value of those customary works due to the Monks from hence were rated at 26 s. 8 d. ●nd the pleas and perquisites 6 s. 8 d. They had then also a Mill of 4 li. per annum and a stock upon the ground, worth xx s. by the year. The total viij li. nineteen s. iv d.  
This continued in the Crown, after the dissolution of the Monasteries, till 2 Eliz. that the Q past it 
z 〈◊〉. 2. E 〈◊〉. 13.  away to ...... Gerard and others, by the name of the manor of Sawbridge. How it came again to her hands I know not, but in 4. of her reign, by her Letters Pat. dated 28. Oct. she granted 
a Pat. 4●. Eliz. p. 16.  it to Ranulph Crew esq. and Richard Cartwright gent. and their heirs, together with a water-mill in Ryeton ● to be held in Feeferme, paying xx li. yearly into the Exchequer. Which Ranulph and Richard by their 
b Ex autog. penès Rob. Clarke.  deed dated the 10. of nou. following past it to Edward Brook of Flekenho gent. Roger Tibbots of Southam gent. Robert Cl●rk of Wolfhamcote Yeoman, Thomas Chiles of Sawbridge Yeoman, and Richard Roberts of Nethercote Yeoman, and their heirs.   

Shuckborough-superior.  
SOuthwest from Wolfhamcote stands Shuckborough superior, part whereof lies within Kineton-Hundred. In the Conq. time, the Earl of Mellent held four hides here, as appears by the general Survey 
e Domesd. l.  then made; and Turchill de Warwick, half a yard land: All which being valued at lv s. were possessed by the same Leuvinus before the Norman invasion, of whom I have made mention in Monkskirby and Flekenho: But in that 
d Domesd. l.  Record it is written Socheberge; whence I conjecture, that the original name was at first composed of a British as well as a Saxon word, Swch in that language signifying a blow, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the other, a Hill, which is not unsuitable to the nature of the ground (viz. arable) and the situation thereof.  
That the greatest part of the Earl of Mellent's lands, and likewise of the before specified ●urchill's came soon after to the ancient Earls of Warwick, I have often observed; yet it when it was, or whom, that those Earls first enfeoft of this place doth not directly appear: but plain it is, that Earl Roger (who died in King Stephen's time) 
e Cart. 1. E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  gave the Church to the nuns of Wroxhale; and confirmed 
f Cart. 1. E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  the grant which Robert then Lord of this manor, had made of 4. yard land, and xx. acres of enclosure to the same Religious house. But after this Robert the next that I find to have been Lord of it, was Osbert de Lemintone, who granted 
g Cart. 11. E. 2. n. 10. per Inspex.  an oxegang of land, lying within the precincts thereof to the abbey of Leicester. Which oxegang, being 
h Reg. Abb. Leic. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 18. b.  half a yard land, and confirmed 
i Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 4. m. 20. per Inspex.  by King H. 2. was within a short space given 
k Reg. Abb. de Leic. ut suprà.  by the Canons of that House to Thomas the son of Oliver de Shukborow and his heirs, for ix s. yearly rend to be paid to the said Monastery.  
From this Thomas did descend, as 'tis like, that family, which, long continuing here, bore the surname of Oliver, whereof was Thomas Oliver, who in 7 E. 1. held 
l Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 79. b.  7. yard land in this place; viz. 3. yard land and a half of Henry de Berchesdone, by the 4. part of a knight's fee, which the said Henry held over, of the Prior of Coventre; and the rest of jordan de Say by the like service. This Thomas Oliver had at that time 2. yard land in demesn, and 2. servants holding the residue under particular Rents, and performance of servile labour. It was then also certified, that William Chatere held 8. yard land here, of the Prior of Coventre, whereof three parts of a yard land he had in demesn. Which interest so belonging to the Monks of Coventre, here, was in right of their manor of Priors-Merston that extended into it, for no less doth the Record 
m N●●. Vill.  of 9 E. 2. import.  
The substance of which lands so held by Hastings came in tract of time to one Simon de Shukborow, and Ralph Chatere: for in 6 E. 2. It was found 
p Claus. 7 E. 2. n. 17. , that they two held no less than a Knights fee here, of the same john de Hastings. From which Simon descended john de Shukborow, who in 
q Rot. penès S. Clarke ●.  20 E. 3. held of Hasting's heir the third part of a Kts fee in this place; And from him john Shuckborough esq. who in 10 H. 6. was certified 
r Rot. in Scacc. pe●es Rem. R.  to hold a manor here, by the 4. part of a Knights fee.  
But another manor there was also, and that very ancient, which belonged to the family of Dive, the inheritance whereof in 27 E. 3. Margaret the widow of Richard Hastang, daughter and heir to Ra●● D●ve, and cosi● and heir to john Dive of Ducklington in Com. Oxon. granted 
s Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  to Will. Catesb● and John his son; wherein Emme the Widow of the said John in 13 H. 4. obtained a Charter 
Cart. de ●n. 13. & 14 H. 4. n. 4.  of Free-warren ● in the behalf of herself and John her son. Which manor, afterwards coming to the hands of Richard coling of Wavers-Merston gentleman was in 32 H. 8. past 
F. levat. T. Hill. 32 H. 8.  from him unto Thomas Shuckborough esq. and his heirs (Lord of the other manor by descent from Thomas his ancestor before specified) whose great-grandchild Sir Richard Shuckborough Knight now enjoys it.  
That these Shuckboroughs were very anciently possessed of lands here, there is no doubt: for I find 
w F. levat. ●od, anno.  one William de Suckeberge in 3. Joh. which might be the first assumer of this denomination (there being many good and great families whose ancestors ●ixt not their surnames till afterwards.) But little have I seen memorable of them in those elder times, other than the bare mention of their names: neither am I able of a long time after by the advantage of Records to deduce their descent in a lineal succession; I shall therefore briefly mention what I have met with, as remarkable, touching any of them, and so pass on to the next.  
In 1 E. 3. I find 
Claus. 1 ●. 3. p. 2. m. ●. , that john de Shukburgh, having been one of the Coroners in this County (an office in those days of great account) had his Quietus est, the Shiriff being commanded to cause another to be chosen in his room: But it seems the King's command was not thereupon pursued, because the next year after● he directed another Precept 
Claus. 2 ●. 3. m. 17. , dated from Pontfract 19 Aug. to the same purpose. In 6 H. 4. john Shukkeburgh and Thomas Shukkeburgh were, 
Rot. F. 6 ●. 4. m. 16.  with the Shiriff and other Commissioners, assigned to collect a Subsidy in this County then granted to the King in Parliament: And in 
Rot. penès ●amer. ●cacc.  7 H. 5. William Shukburgh of Shukburgh, being ranked amongst those Knights and other Esquiers of this County, who bore ancient arms from their Ancestors, had warning by the Shiriff to appear before the council, there to receive order for serving the King in his proper person for the defence of the Realm. In 6 H. 6. he was 
b Ex co●l. M S. in Sca●c. penes R●m. R.  one of the Commissioners appointed for the Collecting a subsidy of vi s. viij d. from certain Inhabitants residing within the Cities and Boroughs of this County. And departed 
c C●au●. 11. H. 6. ●. 2.  this life in 11 H. 6. being 
d C●au●. 11. H. 6. ●. 2.  at that time one of the Coroners for this Shire.  
From whom descended Thomas, who was 
e 〈…〉. an● in do●●o.  in Commission for conservation of the peace from 18 H. 7. to the end of that King's reign; and for many years in H. 8. time.  
This family do bear for their arms S●ble a Cheveron betwixt three Mullets argent; relating, as 'tis observable, to those little stones called Astroites, which are very like a Mullet, and frequently found in the ploughed fields hereabouts.  
The Church (dedicated to S. john Baptist) being given to the Nuns of Wroxhall, as I have already showed, was anciently appropriated 
f M S. penes S. A. ●q. aur. ●. 13. a  to their use, and in 26 H. 8 valued at viij li. vi s. viij d. the Procurations 
g Ibid. b.  and synodals yearly payable to the Archdeacon of Coventre for the same, being x s. vi d. But here was never any Vicar endowed, the Cure having been served by a stipendiary. Which Rectory, after the dissolution of the Monasteryes, was granted 
h Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 4.  to Sir john William's Knight in 32 H. 8. who had licence 
i Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 5.  the year following to alien it unto Thomas Shukborough esq. from whom it descended to Sir Richard Shuckborough before mentioned.   

Granborough.  
I Now return somewhat nearer to the bank of Leame, where I behold Granborough, within which parish is Wolscote, Walcote, and Calcote. This is one of those 24. towns that Leofrik Earl of Mercia gave 
k Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 8. p●r inspex.  to the Priory of Coventre at his foundation thereof in 1 Edw. Conf. And wherein, by the Conq. surveys that Monastery was certified to hold 8. hides and 1. virgate of land, there being then a Mill, rated at xuj d. and the value of all recorded at viij li. At the same time it was also found that Richard Forestarius held of the King 2. hides in this place, then valued at fifty shillings, which, before the Conquest, were the freehold of one R●mdi: But in Domesday-book it is written in one place Graneberge, and in the other Greneberge, whereby it appears, that the name did originally proceed from its situation on a rising ground.  
A great part hereof was in K. H. 1. time 
l Ex autog. penes Sim. Harcourt eq. aur.  given by Laurenc● then Prior of Coventre & the Monks of that House unto Robert the son of Noel; which grant K. H. 2. confirmed 
m Ex autog. penes Sim. Harcourt eq. aur.  to Thomas Noel (his son) who wedded 
n Rot. P. 9 R. 1. Salop.  Margaret one of the sisters and coheirs to Ralph Strange of Knockin in Shropshire; which Margaret held 
o Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 8.  the same land in dower: After whose death Alice and Joan the daughters and heirs of the said Thomas had livery 
p Claus. 6 H. 3. m. 8.  thereof, Alice being then the wife of William de Harecurt, and Joan of Thomas Fitz-Eustace. It should seem by what hereafter appears, that the issue of Alice by William de Harecourt carried away the whole inheritance here; but whether by any grant from Joan the other sister, or that she had no issue, I am ignorant: For in 36 H. 3. Ric. de Harecurt was certified 
q Testa de Nevil.  to hold the same of the Prior of Coventre; which Richard died in 42 H. 3. leaving William his son and heir, who doing his homage had livery 
r Rot. F. 42. H. 3. m. 11.  of all his father's lands.  
In 47 H. 3. this William had summons 
s Claus. 47. H. 3. in d. m. 7. , amongst divers other great men, to be at Worcester sufficiently furnished with Horse and Arms on the Feast-day of S. Peter ad vincula (commonly called Lammas) to resist the power of L●welin Prince of Wales, then in Rebellion: And the next year following received command 
t Claus. 48. H. 3. ●n d. in cedula.  to attend the King at Oxford, in Mid-lent● with Horse and arms, there to give him counsel, and to march along with him against the said Lewelin. Which Will. or William his son passed away this Lordship unto Hugh de Brandeston; for in 21 E. 1. the said Hugh had Free-warren 
u Cart. 21. E. 1. n. 32.  granted to him in all his demesn lands here. Unto whom succeeded Henry de Brandeston, who in 6 E. 2. aliened 
w Claus. 6. E. 2. in dorso m. 29.  it to Will. de Beref●rd, and Edmund de Bereford his son, and to the heirs of the said Edmund; entailing it, for want of issue by Edmund on john de Bereford his brother, and the heirs of his body: for better confirmation of whose title William de Harecourt, son and heir of Sir john de Harecourt of Bosworth in Leicestershire, in 3 E. 3. 
x Rot. de Cart. irrot. inter Plac. de B. Term. Mich. 5. E. 3.  released unto the said Edmund all his right therein.  
Which Edmund in 3 E. 3. granted 
y Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  it to the Monastery of Chaucumbe in Northamptonshire but without licence; for it appears 
z Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 1. ●. 25. , that in 39 E. 3. it was charged with xx s. annuity to the Monks of Coventre and their successors, as being held of that Monastery, and so purchased: yet it seems that the Canons of Chaucumbe did not long possess it, but that the heirs of Brandeston had it again: for by a Fine 
a Oct. Hill.  levied 46 E. 3. between Philip de Aylesbury and Agnes his wife, and Richard Montfort and Rose his wife, it was concluded, that the said Richard and Rose should hold the moiety thereof during their natural lives, but that afterwards it should revert to the same Philip and Agnes, and the heirs of Agnes. Which Rose and Agnes were daughters and heirs of Hugh de Brandeston, grandson to the before mentioned Hugh, (as in Lapworth I shall show) and held 
b R●g. Priorat. de Coventre f. 247. b.  that part of this town, called Harecourts-f●e of the Monks of Coventre, by the service of half a knight's fee, and two s. per annum, as also two appearances at the Court held at Southam every year by themselves and their tenants; with Ward, Marriage, Relief, and Scutage when it happeneth.  
After which, scil. in 14 R. 2. Roger Aylesbury of Lapworth (son to the abovesaid Philip and Agnes) granted 
c Ex autog. penès Camer. Scacc. inter evident. R. Catesby.  to Will. Montfort of Thoneworth and Agnes his wife, and their heirs, the reversion of all his part therein, after the decease of Agnes his mother. Which William upon the marriage of Margaret, one of his daughters to john Catesby of Ashby-Lagers in Northamptonshire (as in Lapworth appeareth) by his deed 
d Hill. R. 5. Car. Rot. ....  dated the Monday after the Feast of S. Faith the Virgin 6 H. 5. granted his reversion expectant, after the death of Royse his mother, unto the said john Catesby and his heirs; to which grant the said Royse atturned.  
In the line of Catesby it continued till 23 H. 8. but then was it conveyed 
e F. levat. T. Mich. 23. H. 8.  to Sir Valentine Knightley Knight, who by his last Will 
f Esc. 9 Jac. post mortem Ric. Knightley.  and Testament bearing date 26 Dec. 7. Eliz. gave it to Edm. his second son, and the heirs male of his body, and for want of such issue to the heirs male of the body of the said Sir Valentine, the remainder to his right heirs. Which Edmund leaving Richard his son 
g Esc. 9 Jac. post mortem Ric. Knightley.  and heir, who died without issue male, it reverted 
h Esc. 9 Jac. post mortem Ric. Knightley.  to Sir Richard Knightly of Norton in Com. Northhampton Knight, as son and heir male to the said Sir Valentine. Which Sir Richard by his deed 
i Hill. R. 5. Car. Rot. ....  dated 7. Oct. 9 Jac. sold the same to Laurence Bolton; from whom Hugh Audley esquire, one of the Clerks in the Court of Wards, purchased it in 6 Car. anno scil. 1629.  
As for that part of Granborough which Richard Forestarius held in the Conq. time, it 
k Testa de Nevil.  descended to Walter Crok as Chesterton did. Which Walter enfeoft Gilbert Crok there with, by the service of x s. and the Sergeanty belonging thereto, whose sister and heir, Alice, held 
l Testa de Nevil.  it in 20 H. 3. But from this Alice it came, ere long, unto Henry de Bray, who in 17 E. 1. settled 
m F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch.  it upon Thomas de Farendone and Emme his wife, and the issue of the said Thomas and Emme; and in case of their departure without issue, that then the said Henry, (who was a Priest it seems) should hold it during his life; but after his decease to remain unto Thomas de Bray and sirrah his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies, by the service of a Clove Gillofer, to be yearly paid at Easter for ever.  
From which family of Bray, it came to Hastang, though how I have not seen; For it appears 
n Rot. penès S. Clarke B.  that in 20 E. 3. john de Hastang held it of the heirs of Loges, by half a Knights fee. Which John left two daughters his heirs, whereof the younger was married to Sir john Salisbury, who in her right 
o Claus. 12. R. 2. m. 44.  died seized of the moiety of this manor in 12 R. 2. being attainted 
p Esc. 12. R. 2. n. 92.  in the Parliament then held: and Maud the other married to Ralph Stafford, against whom Thomas Bray commenced suit 
q Assis. in Com. Warw. 1 H. 4. Rot. 39  for this manor, called Bray's, and in 1 H. 4. recovered it: But it should seem, that by some composition Bray quitted his title therein to the said Ralph Stafford; for I find 
r Esc. 11 H. 4. n. 38.  that the said Ralph died seized thereof in 11 H. 4. leaving Humfrey his son and heir 26. years of age. From whom descended Sir Humphrey Stafford of Blatherwick, who dying 
s Lib. 3. Cedul.  seized thereof 17 Eliz. as the Record expresseth, left issue John his son and heir, then of full age. But I have heard, that the same Sir Humphrey sold it to one Richard Rowley, and he to Mr. Thomas Bradgate, who had issue William, and he a daughter called Alice, married to Mr. john Hill, the present owner thereof.  
I now return to that manor which belonged to the Priory of Coventre. This continued with the Monks till the dissolution of that House in 30 H. 8. and issued not out of the Crown till that Edward Aglionby of Balshall and Henry Hugford of Solihull Gent. had a grant thereof by Patent, 
t Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 11.  dated 26. M●ii 7 E. 6. Who forthwith passed 
u Ib. p. 12.  it, (viz. 12. Junii the same year) to Valentine Knightley esquire, and his heirs. Which Val. (afterwards Kt.) settled it, as it seems, on Edmund his younger son: for in 38 Eliz. the said Edmund was found 
w Esc. 39 Eliz.  to die seized of it, leaving Richard his son and heir 28. years of age: who dying without issue, (as in Catesbye's manor I have observed,) it came to Sir Richard Knightley of Norton, and so to Hugh Audley the now Lord thereof, as that did.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Paul) hath been very anciently appropriated to the Priory of Ronton in Stafford-shire. Which makes me believe, that Robert Noel, the founder 
x Lel. Coll.  of that Monastery, first builded and endowed it: but whether it were given thereto before the Harecourts became Lords of this manor by Marriage of Noels' heir before specified, I am yet to learn. Besides the Church, there are lands of good value here in Granborow heretofore belonging to that Religious house; which long since, if not as anciently, were given thereto: For in Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was certified 
y MS. in Scacc. , that the Prior of Ronton had here three yard land and a half, then valued at 24 s. xxv s. iv d. yearly Rent of assize, and of the profit of their store, yearly, x s. At which time the Church, appropriate to that Monastery, was valued 
z MS. in Scacc.  at xxx. marks, and the vicarage at vi. But the vicarage was again endowed 
a Langt. f. 79. b.  by Walter Langton Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, xuj. Kal. Maii An. 1321. 14 E. 2. Which it seems was more enlarged than the Canons of Ronton well liked; for in 2 H. 4. they obtained licence 
b Pat. 2. H. 4. p. 4. m. 11.  to appropriate the same, wholly, to the use of their Monastery: by which Appropriation it was provided, that the Bishop should appoint a competent sum out of the fruits thereof to be distributed yearly to the poor of this Parish, according to the Statute of xv. R. 2. Cap. 6. But what was done therein I know not. Which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was valued 
c M S. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 41. a.  at C s.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Langt. f. 7. ●.  Rob. de Calk Pbr, 7. Apr. 1305.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Ibid.  Galfr. de Caldecote Prid. Id. Aug. 1305.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Northb. f. 22. b.  Henr. Hamond Pbr. 4. Id. jan. 1328.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Street. f. 22. b.  joh. de Plumpton Pbr. 1. Maii 1375.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Ib. f. 30. a.  Ric. at Brugg Pbr. 18. Apr. 1383.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Ib. f. 32. b.  Rob. de Pollesworth Pbr. penult. Jan. 1384.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Sk. f. 3. a.  D. Will. Perbyn Pbr. 13. Oct. 1388.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Burgh. f. 12. a.  D. Will. Pyrbin Cap. 7. Apr. 1403.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Ib. f. 20, a.  joh. Hyldes Cap. 2. Oct. 1407.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

〈◊〉 f. 5. b.  Will. Screyfeyld Cap. 8. Oct. 1417.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Heyw. f. 43. a.  Henr. Coventre Pbr. 8. Oct. 1445.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Bo. f. 13. a.  joh. Parkyns Cap. ult. Feb. 1451.  Prior & conu. de Ronton. 

Bowl. f. 27. b.  Nich. Rushall Cap. 15. Oct. 1458.  David Poole Decret. Dr. ratione concess. Pr. & C. de Ronton. 

Samps. & ●. f. 11. b.  D. Edw. jurdeyn Cler. 19 Julii 1558.  D. Regina. 

Ib. f. 44. a.  jac. Fundernell 20. Nou. 1571.  D. Regina. 

Ib. ●. 48. b.  Thom. Davies Cler. 12. Aug. 1581.  Tho. Davyes de Greneborough gen. 

Ne●● bund. ●.  Petrus Gibson 2. Sept. 1611.  jac. Rex. 

●b. bund. ●.  joh. Reason Cler. 4. Dec. 1611.  joh. Dormer miles. 

overall ●●nd, A.  Georgius Beal● Cler. 20. Julii 1615.   
In a North window of the Church these arms.  
Argent semé of Crosses crosslets fiché, with three libbards' heads jesant flower de Luce's, sable. 
Bereford.    

Woscote.  
THIS is a small Village, and hath had its name from one Wulf, an ancient Inhabitant or possessor thereof in the Saxons time; for in old Records it is written Wulvescote, but accounted a member of Granborough, for as much as the Prior of Coventre's, and Catesby's Lordship there; as also certain lands belonging heretofore to the Canons of Raunton in Staffordshire, extended into it: The greatest part of which lands, having come by purchase, as it seems, to the Fardons, were by Margaret daughter and heir to the last of that name (who took 
† Ex ipsi● autog. penes Io●. Burm●n gen.  to husband one john Bishop of Brayles in this County) in her widowhood settled 
* Ex ipsi● autog. penes Io●. Burm●n gen.  upon Thomas her son and heir 27. Oct. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. by the name of Fardons-place, etc. which Thomas had issue John, who together with James his son and heir, by their Deed 
y Ex ipsi● autog. penes Io●. Burm●n gen.  bearing date x. Febr. 39 Eliz. aliened it to Thomas Burman, whose son and heir, scil. John Burman. now enjoys it.   

Walcote.  
OF this place (now consisting of no more than 3. Houses, and called Walcote-end) I find 
d doomsday l.  mention in the Conq. time, one Ordric being certified to hold certain lands here, of Turchill de Warwick. From which Turchill it came to the Earls of Warwick as it seems; for in 20 H. 3. it was held 
e Testa de Nevil.  of them by the 5. part of a Knights fee. Which in 36 H. 3. one Warine de Walcote held 
f Testa de Nevil.  of Thomas de Arden, and he of the Earl of Warwick: and afterwards; viz. in 
g Clau●. 9 E. 2. m. 13.  9 E. 2. Will. Reymund. But in 20 E. 3. this 5. part was shrunk to a sixth, at which time Thomas de Flamvill held 
h Rot. penè● S. Clarke B.  it of the then Earl.  
Out of this village there was a yard land and quarter, anciently given 
i Cart. 30. H. 3. m. 5.  to the hospital of S. John situate without the East-gate at Oxford by one Gricia de Wellecote. And further, I have not met with any thing memorable of this place, other than the mention of particular lands, which are reputed part of those other Lordships in Granborow before specified.   

Caldecote.  
THIS is now a depopulated place, and hath been 
k H●st. M S. J. Rous p. 144.  so a long time. In the conqueror's days Turchill de Warwick possessed it, and had several tenants that held it of him, the extent thereof being somewhat more than one hide. But with the rest of Turchil's lands it came to the E. of Warwick; for Earl Roger in 23 H. 1. gave 
l Regist. Coll de Warw. f. 12. a.  to his Collegiat-Church at Warwick, then newly founded, half a hide in this village. Of the rest I find not who was enfeoft; but it seems that the heir female, to whom it descended, became the wife 
m Reg. de Cumba f. 121. a.  of Will. Pludio; which Will. gave 
n Reg. de Cumba f. 121. a.  half a yard land of this her inheritance to the Monks of Cumbe.  
Part of that which Richard Forestarius, in the Conq. time, held in Greneberge extended into this village: For Gilb. de Crok (of whom I have there made mention) enfeoft 
o Testa de Nevil.  Adam de Crok therein. But it seems that the family of Verdon had also some interest here: for in 36 H. 3. Geffrey de Simely was certified 
p Testa de Nevil.  to hold half a knight's fee lying in Asho● and this place, of Roes de Verdon, which she held over of the Earl of Warwick, whereof there is frequent mention in Records, the heirs of the same Geffrey answering for it.  
Other matters memorable I have not found thereof till 6 E. 6. that Sir Thomas Newnham Kt. sold 
 it to william. marquis of Winchester, than Lord Treasurer of England, who settled 
〈…〉 5. & 6. 〈◊〉 & M●.  it upon the Lord Giles Poulet one of his younger sons. Which Lord Giles by several conveyances, dated about the 15. and 20. of Queen Eliz. reign, past i● to Thomas Stapleton Gent. and his heirs; from whom or his son, the Lord Stanhop of Harington hath since purchased it.   

Lemington-Hastang.  
THIS, containing the villages of Hill, Herdwick, and Bradwell was 
s doomsday l.  in the conqueror's time possessed by Hasculf Musard; the extent thereof being then certified at xii. hides and a half, with half a virgat, whereunto belonged a M●●l rated at two s. and a Church. All which were valued at xii li. having been the freehold of Azor in Edward the Confessors time. In that Survey 
t doomsday l.  it is written Lunintone, not without some mistake by the transcriber (as I think) for there is no question but that it had its name originally from the River Leame on wh●se Southern bank it stands.  
This Hasculf Musard was a great man in those d●ys● and besides this Lordship had 
u doomsday l.  Whitnash, Newbold-Cumin, and Haseley, in this County, with vast processions in Gloucester-shire, Berk-shire oxfordsh. and Derbyshire: but his principal seat being at Musardere, in Gloucester-shire, they were, in that respect, all comprehended unde● th● title of Baronia de Muserdere as appears by several Records of after times. Neither was he less eminent for his virtue and piety than so opulent an estate; for the Register 
w In Bibls. Bodl. f. 39 b.  of Ely calls him bonus decurio, & apud Dominum suum Regem valae honoratus, alleging his devotion to be such unto S. Aethelred, as he became at length a Monk in that Monastery, giving 
x In Bibls. Bodl. f. 39 b.  thereto the manor of Estune in Gloucestershire, whereunto King William added his 
y In Bibls. Bodl. f. 39 b.  confirmation: But this Lordship and his other lands in Warwickshire being by him enfeoft upon one Unfridus, progenitor to the Hastangs, I shall only observe 
z Ex autog●. penès 〈◊〉 Roper ●● , that his heirs female were in E. 1. time linked by Marriage to the families of Frescheville, Ireland, and Chelardeston. And 
a Ex autog●. penès 〈◊〉 Roper ●●  that of Richard in H. 2. time, descended William, a younger son, surnamed de Rubra Spata, and Rongespe; from whom, through contraction of the name, the Ropers of Wineley, Turndich, and other places of Nottingh. and derbyshires, which continued till H. 6. time did deduce their original. As also, that Richard Furneaux, then of Beighton in Com. Derb. esq. marrying his eldest son Richard to Isold the only daughter of john Roper of Turndich (by Indent. dated 7 H. 6.) covenanted, that his ●aid son and all his issue by the same Isold, should thenceforth forsake their paternal name, and assume that of Roper, which they have for the most part ever since done, as by those of Heanoure in Derbyshire appeareth; from whence the Viscount's Baltinglasse, Barons of Bantre in Ireland, and the Ropers of Hull in Yorkshire are lately descended; And, about E. 1. time, as by some ancient evidence may seem, they of Kent.  
But I return to the before specified Vnfridus, who besides this Lordship held 
b doomsday lib.  of the said Hasculf those manors of Whitnash, Newbold and Haseley with other lands elsewhere, of his grant by the service of 5. Knight's fees, as was certified 
c Lib. ●ub. f. 107. a.  by Hascuil Musard, grandchild to the said Hasculf in 12 H. 2. The posterity of which Hunfridus, surnamed Hastang, continued Lords of this place till 39 E. 3. that by an heir female it divolved to the Staffords of Grafton and Blatherwik, as the descent here inserted doth manifest. Touching both which families in respect of an eminent seat they had here, and many employments of note in this County I shall say something historically.  

Humfridus temp W. Conq.- Lescelina. 

Humfridus Hastang.  
Attropus Hastang. 

Attropus Hastang defunctus 6. Joh.- Avicia. 

Humfridus Hastang 1 H. 3. 

Rob. Hastang miles 52. H. 3.- Johanna filia & cohaeres Will. de Curly. 

Rob. Hastang miles 2. E. 1. 

joh. Hastang 33. E. 1.- Eva, 2. E. 2. 

Thom. Hastang miles 6. E. 3. Eliz. 19 E. 2. 

Blanchia-Ioh. Hastang miles 17. E. 3. 17. E. 3.- Matilda filia Warini Truss●ll mil. 

Matilda filia & cohaeres.- Rod. de Stafford 49. E. 3. 

Humfr. Stafford de Grafton miles 21 R. 2. 

Humfr. Stafford miles oblit 7. H. 5. Eliz. filia & haeres joh. Burdet de Huncote mil. 

joh. Stafford fill. & haer. ob. s. p. 10 H. 5.  
Humfr. Stafford mil. 9 H. 6.- Alicia filia Thom. Aylesbury mil. & haeres joh. fratris. 

Thomas, attinctus cum ●ratre 1 H. 7.  
Humfr. Staffordmiles attinctus 1 H. 7. 

Humfr. Stafford, restit. miles 37 H. 8. 

Humour. Stafford mil. obiit 2 E. 6. Margar. soror & cohaeres Edm. Tame mil. 

Humfr. Stafford miles ob. 17. Eliz. 

joh. Stafford ar. 

Humf. plenae aetat. 38 Eliz.            
Eliz. ux. Ric. fill. Joh. Beuchamp de Powik mil. 25. H. 6.          
johanna uxor joh. Salisbury mil.                     
Humphrey, the first after the Conquest of this stock, was a benefactor to the Monastery of S. Os●wald at Nostell, founded 
d Plac. co●am R.T. Trin. 44 E. 3. Rot. 21. Ebo●.  by Robert de Lacie (son to Hildebert, who came into England with the Conqueror, and built the Castle of Pontfract in Yorkshire) whereunto he gave 
e Cart. 17. joh. m. 6.  his Mill of Saldeford: But his son and heir, sc. Attrop Hastang, exceeded his father in bounty to the Canons of that House, bestowing 
f Cart. 8 E. 1. n. 9  on them the Churches of this Lemintone and Newbold before specified; as also of Chebseje in Stafford-shire. Which Attrop, his son, confirmed, giving 
g Reg. de kennel. p. 57  likewise to the Canons of Kenilworth the Church of Whitnash in this County, and to 
h Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  the Canons of Oseney (near Oxford) half a hide of land lying also in the same Whitnash; which half hid contained two virgats: And to 
i Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 88 a.  the Nuns of Wrokshall certain lands in Haseley (in this shire) for the health of the soul of Cecilie his wife.  
To Attrop succeeded Humphrey his son and heir, who was in 
k Clausa. H. 3. m. 14.  that rebellion against King John, towards the end of his reign, for which his lands were seized; but in 1 H. 3. returning to obedience had them again restored 
l Clausa. H. 3. m. 14. . This Humphrey had issue Robert, who in confirmation of his ancestors grants to the Canons of Nostell above mentioned levied 
m Regist. de No●●●●. ●. b.  a Fine thereupon in 6 H. 3. in consideration whereof, they released 
n Regist. de No●●●●. ●. b.  to him all their interest in the patronage of the Church at Chebsey before specified; and wedded 
o Claus. 37. H. ●. m. 15.  Joan the daughter and coheir to William de Curly, by which means a fair addition of lands came to this family. In 41 H. 3. he gave 
p Rot. F. 41. H 3. m. 12.  the King half a mark in gold to respite his Knighthood; but being of a turbulent Spirit, like his father, took 
q P●●. 52. H. 3. m. 16.  part with the Barons against K●ng H. 3. and was one of those that held out Kenilworth-Castle so long against the King, though the name of that Hastang (as in my story concerning that siege appeareth) be called John; which might very well be mistaken by the Monk of Stoneley, who made that observation: for this Robert's lands, being then seized 
r P●●. 52. H. 3. m. 16.  for his activeness in that war, were given 
s P●●. 52. H. 3. m. 16.  away to Sir james de Aldithelege, and Sir Hugh de Turbervill: But taking advantage of the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth (whereof I have formerly spoke) he came to Agreement 
t P●●. 52. H. 3. m. 16.  with them, laying this Lordship to pawn for the payment of 300. marks sterling unto the said Sir Hugh de Turbervill upon the feast day of the Nativity of S. John Baptist 52. H. 3.  
The last mention I have met with of him, is 
u Ex autog. penès Will. vic. Stafford.  in 53 H. 3. at which time, it seemest he was a Knight and left issue Robert, who in 2 E. 1. was constituted 
w P●t. 2 E. 1. in dorso.  one of the Justices for Gaol-delivery at Warwick: but of this Robert do I find little more that is memorable, other than a confirmation 
x Regist. de Nostell in Bibls. Hatton. f. 143. b.  of the Fine so levied by his father to the Canons of Nostell, touching the advouson of this Church, he being then a Knight. The next of this line, was John, to whom King E. 1. by his Charter 
y Cart. 33. E. 1. n. 64.  dated 7. Martii 33. of his reign, granted Free-warren in all his demesn lands here. Which John, having in 2 E. 2. entailed 
z F. levat. xv. P. 2. E. 2.  this manor then called Est-Leminton, upon his descendants by Eva his wife, left 
a F. levat. Oct. Mart. 19 E. 2.  issue Thomas, who had the custody 
b Pat. 15 ●. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  of Bishops-Castle in Shropshire committed to his charge in 15 E. 2. and in 18 E. 2. was constituted 
c Pat. 18 E. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  one of the Commissioners appointed for choosing out Cccc. footmen in this County, excepting Warwick and Coventre; as also to arm them for defence of the Kingdom.  
In 
d Horl. vol. 1. f. 28. a.  6 E. 3. he was a Knight, and in 12. in 
e Pat. 12 E. 3. p. 2. m. 26. in dorso.  Comiss. both for conservation of the Peace in this Shire, and arraying of men according to the Stat. of Winchester. In the time of this Sir Thomas I meet with a Richard Hastang, whom, being often and eminently employed in this County (and his brother, as by some circumstances may be deemed) I may not pass by. In 
f Claus. 15 E. 2. m. 34. in cedula.  15 E. 2. he was one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held; and in 17 E. 3. in 
g Claus. 17 E. 3. p. 2. m. 37. in d.  Comiss. with other persons of quality, to find out and arrest such Proctors as were employed by the two Cardinals, then sent into England for disposing of ecclesiastical benefices, that were or might become void, and to bring them before the King and his council. Concerning which business the King then wrote an excellent Epistle 
h T. Wals. hist. Angl. p. 150.  to Pope Clement the vi. Wherein he complaineth of the great in jury done to the Church and Kingdom by those Cardinals, and such as they employed by authority from his Holiness; which, with the Pope's answer thereunto is well worth the reading. In 
i Rot. Franc● 19 E. 3. m. 27.  19 
k Rot. Fr. 20 E. 3. m. 29.  and 20 E. 3. he was in Comiss. for arraying of Archers in this County; and in 21. for 
l Rot. F. 21. E. 3. m. 43.  levying the Subsidy imposed upon wools, and granted to the King in Parliament, for the maintenance of his wars in France.  
But I return to Sir Thomas, who had issue Sir john Hastang, a Knight 
m F. de divers. Com. levat. xv. P. 17 E. 3.  in his father's life time: which Sir John, whilst his father lived, bore for his arms A Lion rampant with a label of five points, as appeareth by his Seal 
n Penès S. A. eq. aur. ; but afterwards 
o Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  a Chief with a Lion rampant over all. And having 2. wives, viz. Blanch 
p F. divers. Com. ut supra.  daughter of ....... and Maud of 
q Ex vet. membr. penes Ran. Crew. eq. aur.  Sir Waryn Trussell Knight, died 
r Esc. 48 E. 3. n. 40.  in 39 E. 3. leaving Maud and Joan his daughters and heirs, both within age; the Custody of whose lands were by Pat. bearing date 7. Maii 44 E. 3. granted 
s Ex autog. penes Edw. Peto eq. aur.  by the King to john de Beauchamp and john Rous; who, by their Deed 
t Ex autog. penes Edw. Peto eq. aur.  dated 20. Oct. 45 E. 3. past the same over to Ralph Earl Stafford, which perhaps might be the reason that Maud the elder of them was afterwards wedded to Ralph de Stafford, descended 
u Ex autog. penès greu. Verney eq. aur.  by the Staffords of Sandon and Bromshull in Staffordshire from the ancient Barons of Stafford.  
Which Maud in 49 E. 3. had livery 
w Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 42.  of her lands, at that time proving her age, her said husband then doing fealty for them; and had for 
x Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 42.  her part, inter alia, this manor of Lemynton, with the manor of Grafton in Worcestershire. Her sister Joan, wife 
y 48.3 n. 40.  to Sir john Salisbury, having 
z Claus. 49. E. 3. m. 42.  the manors of Upton-waryn in Com. Wigorn and Chebsey in Com. Staff. for her part.  
To this Ralph and Maud succeeded 
a Esc. 11. H. 4. n. 38.  Sir Humphrey Stafford of Grafton Knight, their son and heir, who being 
b Claus. 7. R. 2. in dorso m. 23.  one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parl. begun at Westminster, the Monday before the Feast of All-Saints 7 R. 2. was in Dec. following constituted 
c Rot. F. 7. R. 2. m. 27.  Shiriff of Staffordshire, which office he also bore in 
d Rot. F. 12. R. 2. m. 26.  12 R. 2. This Sir Humphrey married 
e Ex autog. penes T. Burdet B.  Eliz. the daughter to Sir john Burdet of Huncote in Com. Leic. by whom he had a fair inheritance; and died 
f Esc. 7. H. 5. n. 19  seized of this manor in 7 H. 5. leaving John his son and heir xx. years of age, afterwards a Knight. Which John died 10 H. 5. without issue, whereupon his brother Sir Humphrey became his heir, who underwent 
g Rot. F. 5. H. 4. m. 15.  the Shiriffalty of Staffordshire in 5 H. 4. as also 
h Rot. F. de iisd. ann.  for this County and Leicestershire in 
h Rot. F. de iisd. ann.  2.9. and 17 H. 6.  
In 18 H. 6. he was 
i Rot. F. 18 H. 6. m. 16.  one of the Knights for this County in the Parliament then held. In 
k Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  21, 22. and 23. in Comiss. for conservation of the peace in this shire. And having 
l Rot. F. 7. H. 6. m. 1.  wedded Alianore one of the sisters and heirs to John the son of Sir Thomas Aylesbury Knight (by whom the manor of Blatherwike in Northamptonsdire came to this family) was slain 
m Stow's Annals.  by the Commons of Kent in that insurrection of jack Cade 28 H. 6. (with his brother William) the Lady Alianore his wife surviving him, who at length became one of the coheirs also 
n Rot. F. 36. H. 6. m. 6.  to john Cressy; and in 16 E. 4. founded 
o Pat. 16. E. 4.  a Chantry for one Priest to sing Mass daily at the Altar of our blessed Lady in the Church of Bromesgrove in Com. Wigorn. for the good estate of King E. 4. Eliz. his Queen, herself, Thomas her son; and for the health of the soul of Sir Humphrey Stafford of Grafton her late husband, and all the faithful departed.  
To the last mentioned Sir Humphrey succeeded Sir Humphrey his son and heir; who together with Thomas his brother joined with the Lord Lovel and others in that Insurrection of 1 H. 7. begun in Worcestershire, as our Historians 
p Hist. of H. 7. by Sir F. Bacon p. 17.  do observe. But the Lord Lovel hearing that the King had set out a Proclamation of Pardon mistrusted his men, and fled 
q Ib. p. 18.  privately into Lancashire; which so disheartened these two brothers, that despairing of success they took Sanctuary at 
* Cowle an obscure Sanctuary, near Abingdon. Lel. It●n. vol. 6. f. 18.  Colnham near Abingdon; out of which place, their privilege being viewed in the King's Bench, and judged not sufficient, they were taken, whereupon Humphrey suffered death at Tyburn, and was buried 
r Ex Cod. M S. in Bibls. Cotton. sub effigy Vitellii F. 12.  in the chapel of our Lady within the Gray-fryers Church near Newgate; but Thomas, as being seduced by him had pardon: Shortly after which, ensued the attainder 
s Rot. Parl. 1 H. 7. m. 6.  in Parliament of the said Humphrey, whose lands being so forfeited were given away by the K. Grafton in Com. Wigorn. one of their chief seats, with the manor of Upton-Waryn in that County to 
t Pat. 1 H. 7. p. 4.  Sir Gilbert Talbot Knight and the heirs male of his body; (from whom the present Earl of Shrewshury, who now enjoys them is descended) And this of Leminton to 
u Pat. 4. H. 7. m. 29.  Sir Edward Poynings Knight, and to the heirs male of his body.  
But, Sir Humphrey Stafford Kt. son and heir of this Humphrey, being afterwards restored 
w Hill. R. 6 H. 8. Rot. 53.  repossessed this Lordship; and departing 
x Alen. Q. 14.  this life 37 H. 8. lieth buried at Blatherwik before specified. From whom descended, (as the pedigree before inserted showeth,) Will. Stafford of Blatherwik esquire, who in 5 Car. sold 
y Ex autog. penès eundem T. Trevor.  this Lordship to Sir Thomas Trevor Knight, than one of the Barons of the Exchequer descended of a very ancient family of that name in the County of Denbigh (in North-wales) where it hath flourished for many ages, and still continueth enriched with ample possessions.  
The Church (dedicated to All-Saints) having been given to the Canons of Nostell by Attrop Hastang in H. 1. time (as I have already showed) was appropriated to that Monastery by Alexander de Savensby Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, temp. H. 3. the vicarage being then endowed 
z Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Lich.  with all the fruits, and charged with a Pension of xv. marks per annum to those Canons, and as much to the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield and their successors. In Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
a M S. in Scacc.  at x. marks, over and above the said Pensions, and in 
b M S. penes S.A. eq. aur. f. 40. b.  26 H. 8. at xx li. besides 9- s. 6 d. yearly allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Nich. de Duneschurch Cap. 7. Id. jan. 1298. 
Lang●. f. 5. a.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Nich. de Hastang Diac. 10. Cal. julii 1328. 
Northb. f. 22. a.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Ric. de Dewesbur Pbr. 5. Id. Oct. 1333. 
Ib. f. 27. b.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Will. de Emleye Pbr. Non. julii 1337. 
Ib. f. 31. b.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Adam de Haselbech Pbr. 2. Id. Sept. 1349. 
Ib. f. 51. a.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Ric. fill. Albini, de Nayleston Pbr. 3. Non. Oct. 1352. 
Ib. f. 56. a.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Adam de Penerieh Pbr. 13. Cal. Martii 1377. 
Strett. f. 2●. b.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Will. Shirwood Pbr. 2. Martii 1380. 
Ib. f. 28. a.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
joh. Dalton Pbr. 18. Febr. 1391. 
Sk. f. 6. b.   Prior & conu. S. Oswaldi de Nostell. 
Henr. Morton Cler. 17. Dec. 1505. 
Bl. f. 4. a.   Will. Hygden gen. ratione concess. Pr. & C. de Nostell. 
Rob. Holme art. Magr. ult. Aug. 1558. 
Samps. & B. f. 11. b.   D. Regina. 
Math. Holme Cler. 18. Junii 1570. 
Ib. f. 43. b.   jana Lock-smyth Vidua. 
Thom. Lever art. Bacc. 3. Julii 1619. 
Morton bund. incert.    
In a Window of the Church these arms, 
Arg. upon a Chief Azure two Mullets Or. 
Clinton of Marstok.  Azure, a chief gules, with a lion rampant Or. 
Hastang.     

Hill.  
THIS place, anciently written Hulle, hath its name from the high situation thereof, and belonged to the Monks of Abingdon in the Conq. time, being given 
c Ex Regi●●. de Abbend. in bibl. Cotton. f. 122. b.  to them by Turchil de Ardene (who is commonly called in Domesday-book Turchil de Warwic) and confirmed by King William. The extent thereof in the said confirmation is said to be two hides; and so much doth the general Survey than made record it to be, valuing it at xl s. Nevertheless by another Authority 
d Testa. de Nevil.  I find, that the conqueror granted four yard land lying in this place to the abbey of Abingdon for service of Castleward to be done at his Castle of Windsor; which 
e Testa. de Nevil.  expresseth, that one of the Abbots did enfeoff Henry his servant of all the said four vigrats, to perform the above mentioned service of Castleward; and that from the said Henry it descended to Hugh his son and heir, who sold it to Robert de Hastang. But in 2. Joh. the Abbot of Abingdon recovered 
f Plac. de an. 2. I●●. Rot. 26. in dorso.  the hide of land against Ralph the son of Wigan (of whom I have spoke in Willoughby.) Which Ralph alleged, that King H. 1. gave it to Wigan his marshal, with other lands eschaeted to the Crown, by reason that Roger de Causton, the owner of it had committed Felony.  
After which, viz. in 6. Joh. the said Abbot levied a Fine thereof to the before mentioned Henry, who is therein styled Henricus filius Pagani. To this Henry succeeded Hugh, surnamed the Abendon, who in 36 H. 3. was certified 
g Plac. de an. 2. I●●. Rot. 26. in dorso.  to hold the sixth part of a Knights fee here, of the said Abbot (which was, doubtless, the same hid before specified;) and Will. de Curly another 6. part; which argueth that the rest of those lands in this place belonging to the said abbey were granted to the Ancestor of the said William de Curly by the like service of Castleward at Windsor; for in 18 H. 3. Robert then Abbot of Abendon came to an Agreement 
F. levat. 〈◊〉 Trin. ●. H. 3.  with the said William for those services, it being then concluded, that the same William should pay xl d. ob. to the Abbot in lieu thereof.  
This Hugh de Abendon sold all that he had here, to Robert de Hastang, Lord of Leminton-Hastang, as I have there showed. Which Robert wedded one of the daughters and coheirs of the before recited William de Curly, whereby he and his posterity enjoyed a great part of Curlye's lands, and so consequently this, (I presume:) for upon the partition 
●laus. 49 ●. m. 42.  made betwixt Maud and Joan, the the daughters and coheirs of Sir john de Hastang in 49 E. 3. this manor of Hull, (for so it is there called) was with Leminton assigned to Maud, who married to Ralph de Stafford (as in Leminton I have declared,) and hath since continued in the family of those Staffords, (Sir Humphrey S●aff●rd Knight dying 
Lib. 3. Ce●●l.  seized thereof 17 Eliz, leaving John his son and heir then of full age) till with Leminton it came by purchase to Baron Trevor.   

Herdwick.  
THIS was originally a member of Leminton, and involved therewith in the conqueror's time, as will appear by what I shall say anon: But I cannot ascend so high as to show which of the Hastangs it was that enfoeft him thereof who first assumed his surname from hence; yet I believe it was very ancient: for in 
●laus. 20 3. m. 13.  20 H. 3. I find that Robert de Hastang had suits with William de Herdewic for certain customs and services which he claimed from him for the lands he held here. And in 21 E. 3. john de Herdewic of Lynleye in Com. Leic. was sued 
Pat. 21 3 p. 2. in ●●●so m. 29.  by the Vicar of Leminton for certain lands in this place; Howbeit, in 12 R. 2. Sir john Salisbury was found 
Esc. 12 2. n. ●2.  to die seized (inter alia) in right of Joan his wife one of the daughters and coheirs of john de Hastang, of certain Rents due from the Freeholders and tenants at will in this place, which was then, as the Record expresseth, a Hamlet of Leminton before mentioned.  
But the family of Herdwick, who had their principal seat at Lynleye aforesaid, continued Lords of this village as long as their male-line lasted, as by sundry instances I could manifest; and some of them resided here, as I guess: For john de Herdwik before specified was in 23.26. and 31 E. 3. in 
●ot. F. de 〈◊〉. an.  Commission with certain other persons of worth, for the assessing & collecting a xth. & xv. in this shire; and in 
●ot. F. ● E. 3. m.  33 E. 3. had the custody of the manor of Warmynton in this County committed to his charge, which belonging to the Priory of Toftes was seized into the King's hands by reason of the wars with France. The same year he was one 
Pat. 3●●● 3. m. 4. 〈◊〉 dorso.  of the Commissioners for arraying of all men in this County suitable to their estates and degrees, according to the Stat. of Winchester, in the King's absence. And in 
r Claus. 1 R. 2. m. 35. in dorso.  1 R. 2. one of the Justices of Peace for the town of Coventre. But of his descendants, because they resided in Leicester-shire I have no more to say, than that john de Herdwike dying without issue male in H. 8. time, and partition 
s Ex autog. penès W. Bu●ton de Lindley are.  being made of his lands 20 H. 8. it appears thereby, that this manor (there called by the name of Herdwick-Grimbald) was before the said partition assigned to William Dingley esquire, and Alice his wife, one of the daughters and heirs to the said John, and to the heirs of the said Alice: from which William and Alice descended Francis Dingley of Shreveslench in Com. Wigorn. who in Dec. 32 Eliz. past it 
t Ex autog. penès W. Clever.  to Richard Clever, whose grandson William now enjoys it.   

Bradwell.  
THIS village stands at a larger distance from Leminton than the other Hamlets within the Parish, and taketh its name from the breadth of the Spring which riseth there: But of it I have not seen any mention in Record till 
u Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 42.  49 E. 3. that upon the assignation of what Maud the daughter and coheir of john Hastang had of her father's inheritance, it was reserved in the King's hands, in respect of the minority of Joan the other sister and coheir; which Joan became the wife 
w Claus. 12 R. 2. m. 44.  of Sir john Salisbury Knight, attained 
x Esc. 12 R. 2. n. 92.  in the Parliament of 12 R. 2. But afterwards of 
y Esc. 7 H. 5. n. 6.  Sir Rustine Villenoef Knight, and died 
z Esc. 7 H. 5. n. 6.  seized thereof 7 H. 5. leaving Joan the wife of Henry Delves esquire her daughter and heir.   

Birdingbury.  
LOwer yet on the same side of Leame lies Birdingbury, being one of those towns that E. Leofrik gave 
a Regist. de Coventre f. 75. a.  to the Monks of Coventre upon his foundation of that Monastery; and, probably, was so called at first, from its situation so near the brink of the River, Bord in the French signifying a shore. Which Monks had here in the conqueror's time two hides valued at xxv s. as appeareth by the general Survey 
b doomsday lib.  then made: But through mistake of the transcriber, the D. is put in the place of the first B. and a G. for the later; so that in stead of Berdingberie, as it should have been recorded, it is written Derbingerie. At the same time it was certified 
c doomsday lib. , that Turchill de Warwick held one hid and half a yard land in this place, by Goslinus his under-tenant, then valued at xl s.  
How long those Monks of Coventre held their interest here, I have not seen; but by what I shall say by and by, it will appear, that it was granted by them to one of the Hastings of Allesley in this County, and to hold 
d Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 83.  by the service of one Knights fee. And for that which Turchill de Warwick had, it seems it came to Henry de Armentiers (of whom I have spoke in Wotton:) For in 7. joh. Henry Travers being impleaded 
e Plac. de an. 7. Joh. Rot. 5.  by the said Henry de Armentiers for the service of a knight's fee, which he held of him in this place, confessed the action, and gave him a Fine in consideration of the arrearages then due. Which part so belonging to Armentiers, amounting to half a knight's fee was in 36 H. 3. certified 
f Testa de Nevil.  to be held by Thom. de Clinton of the Earl of Warwick. But the manor belonging to Hastings was about that time committed to 
g Pat. 35 H. 3. m. 9  the custody of Stephen de Wautham, after the death of Henry de Hastings, in respect of the minority of Henry his heir. Which last mentioned Henry being an active man in that great rebellion against King H. 3. (as in Allesley, and Kenilworth I have showed) forfeited all his lands: yet such was the favour that the King showed unto Joan his wife, as that he assigned 
h Claus. 49 H. 3. m. 3. in dorso.  divers Lordships of her said husbands, amongst which this was one, for, her maintenance, even at that time when he most obstinately held the Castle of Ken●lworth against him; which also by virtue of the Dictum de Kenilworth came to his posterity: For john de Hastings, son to the said Henry, possessed it, and in 13 E. 1. claimed 
i Rot. de Q. Warr.  a Court-leet and other privileges therein, which were allowed.  
And afterwards granted it to Sir john Paynel Knight, who in 28 E. 1. styling himself Dominus de Burdingbury presented 
k Ex Autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  to the Church; and in 6 E. 2. obtained a Charter 
l Cart. 6 E. 2. n. 61.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, and at Asheleye in Norff. But it seems the estate he had therein was only for term of life; for so was it certified upon the Inquisition taken 6 E. 2. after the death of john de Hastings.  
This john Paynel, was no less than a Baron, having been summoned 
m Claus. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  to the several Parliaments from 27 E. 1. to 12 E. 2. But Drax in Yorkshire being his principal seat, I shall say no more of him than that he bore for his arms 
n Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lic●  two bars with an Urle of Martlets, and died 
o Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 29  before the 19 of E. 2. Whereupon this manor was assigned 
p Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 29  to Julian then the wife of Thomas le Blount as part of her dowry from john de Hastings her former husband: but the inheritance thereof belonging to Laurence de Hastings E. of Pembroke, son and heir of the before specified John, came at length by force of an entail, together with Fillongley, (as I have there at large discovered) unto William Beauchamp, second son to T. Beauchamp Earl of Warwick; who in 16 R. 2. granted 
q Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  it unto john Olney Receiver general of all his lands, in consideration of his good and faithful service, to hold during life, paying to the said William xl s. per annum. Which John (than 
r Esc. 2 H. 4.  Lord of Weston-Underwood in Com. Buck.) was, in 2. H. 4. certified 
s Esc. 2 H. 4.  to hold half a knight's fee in this place of the E. of Warwick.  
It seems that the inheritance of it was afterwards granted to the same John: Fo● 
t Esc. 12 E. 4 n. 33.  Margaret the daughter 
u Ex autog. penès Rob. Throphmo●ton ar.  and heir of Robert Olney, son to the said Iohn ● being wedded 
w Esc. 12 E. 4. n. 33.  to Thomas Throgmorton (of Coughton in this County) brought it to that family; whose grandson, Sir George Throgmorton Knight, together with Robert his son and he●r, by their deed 
x Ex autogr. penès T. Shukburgh gen.  dated 27. Martii 32 H. 8. past it to john Hylmer Citizen of London and his heirs. But the next possessor thereof, that I find, 〈◊〉 jasper Leek of Grays-Inne in Com. Midd. Gent. which Jasper, 16. Dec. 10 Eliz. 
y Ex autogr. penès T. Shukburgh gen.  granted it to Henry Goodeere of Baginton esquire, who in June next following sold 
z Ex autogr. penès T. Shukburgh gen.  it to john Shukburgh, then of Napton Gent. (one of the 6. Clerks in Chancery) whose great grandchild, Thomas, now enjoys it.  
There was certain land lying in this place, very anciently given to 
* Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  the Nuns of Polesworth by Edelina the sister to Robert Boteler of Englebj, for the health of the soul of Walter de Sumervile, and of Roger de Sumervile; as also of her own soul, and the souls of all her Ancestors and Successors, to perform the Anniversary for the said Walter on the feast day of S. Mary Magdalen. In consideration of which grant the said Nuns promised, that whensoever she should happen to departed this life they would cause her body to be carried to Polesworth, and bury it honourably in their cloister with due exequys.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Leonard) was in Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
a M S. i● Scacc.  at vi. marks, and in 26 
b M S. penès S. A. eq. aur.  H. 8. at seven li. x s. over and above viij s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  D. joh. Paynell miles. 

Lang●. f. 6. a.  Ingeramus de Yerdle Cap. pride. Cal. Sept. 1301.  D. joh. Paynell miles. 
Thom. de Herdwik Pbr. 3. Id. Febr. 1301. 
Ibid. b.   Thom. le Blount mil. 
Thom. le Blount subdiac. 5. Id. Martii 1327. 
Nor●hb. f. 21. a.   D. Will. de Clinton mil. 
Rad. de Melbourn Cler. 14. Cal. nou. 1334. 
Ib. f. 2●. ●.   D. Will. de Clinton Comes Huntindon. 
Thom. de Wyleby Pbr. 13. Cal. junii 1342. 
Ib. f. 39 b.   D. Will. de Clinton Comes Huntindon. 
Adam de Whytington Pbr. Non. Dec. 1353. 
Ib. f. 57 b.   D. Juliana de Hastings Comitissa Huntind. 
Will. Sacry Cap. 4. Cal.. Apr. 1361. 
Strett. f. ●. a.   D. Juliana de Hastings Comitissa Huntind. 
Will. Whit●heved Pbr. 23. Aug. 1361. 
Ib. f. 10. ●.   D. Juliana de Hastings Comitissa Huntind. 
Ric. de Saldeford Pbr. Non. nou. 1366. 
Ib. f. 1●. b.   D. Rex, ratione custod. terr. Joh, nuper Comit. Pembr. 
Thom. Chapman Cap. 12. Novemb. 1391. 
Sk. f. 6. b.   joh. Hervy. Joh. Styvecle, & Will, Wenlok. 
Benedictus Nichole. 20. Maii 1393. 
Ib. f. 8. b.   joh. Prat, joh. Grant Cler. & alii, hac. vice. 
Will. Baron Pbr. 1. Junii 1397. 
Ib. f. 13. ●.   Margeria Olney de Weston. Underwood. 
Thom. Beale Pbr. 7. Oct. 1434. 
Heyw. f. 33. a.   Margeria Olney de Weston. Underwood. 
joh. Reynald Pb. 27. Jan. 1441. 
Ib. f. 40. b.   Rob. Olney D. de Burdingbury. 
joh. like Pbr. 12. Febr. 1443. 
Ib. f. 4●. ●.   Rob. Throgmorton ar. 
Roulandus Addyson Pbr. 15. Apr. 1495. 
Bowl. f. 142. a.   Rob. Throgmorton ar. 
Christoph. mass Pbr. 1. Aug. 1497. 
Ib. f. 22●●   Will. Middilmore & alii, ratione concess. strenui viri Rob. Throgmorton mil. 
D. joh. Becheton Cap. 24. Oct. 1539. 
Street. & ●. f. 17. a.   Immina Ogyll, vidua. 
D. jac. Persyvall Cler. 12. Aug. 1549. 
Samps. f. 42. b.   jasper Leake gen. 
Will. Clever. Cler. 8. Aug. 1566. 
Samps. & B. f. 42. b.   Ric. Cotton, hac vice, ex concess. Jasp. Leake. 
Mauritius Roulands 18. Aug. 1570. 
Ib. f. 43. b.   joh. Shukborow. 
Hugo conway Cleric. 12. Sept. 1573. 
Ib. f. 45. ●.   D. Eliz. Regina. 
Cuthbert Terye Cler. 11. Nou. 1581. 
Bund. incert.   .... Shukborow ar. 
Ric. crisp Cleric. 1. Maii 1604. 
Overton, bund. ●.     

Marton.  
ABout a mile below Birdingbury stands Marton, which I conceive had its name originally from the Moor, or Marish-ground adjoining, (the O by ancient use in pronunciation being changed into A, as in the North parts of this Kingdom, where the Vestigia of our old English are yet most plain to be found, is yet ve●y usual;) and whereof there is frequent mention in the conquerors Survey, one of the Hundreds then in being (as I have already showed) bearing the title thereof: yet do not I find any particular mention of it, unless it be that which is there certified to be held by Richard Forestarius, and written Mortone, whereof the value is certified at xx s. having been the freehold of one wiching before the Norman invasion.  
It should seem that Robert de Craft was owner of it in H. 2. time, and that he held it● partly of Hugo filius Ricardi (of whom I have spoken in Wroxhale) and partly of William Earl of Warwick: For upon the King's confirmation 
〈◊〉 vet. ●ot. penès ● & Cap. Lich.  of the Church to the Nuns of Eton in this County, it is expressed to be of the gift of the said Robert de Craft, and of the fee of the same Hugo fill. Ricardi, and William Earl of Warwick. Whereby I may conclude, that the said Robert de Craft was Lord of the manor. But for want of further light from Record I shall not be able to discover, who were owners of it in ● perfect Series; and therefore, by that little glimpse I have, will adventure to guests.  
In 12 I●h. Walter Wale●●nd held 
Lib. rub. f. 44. b.  half a Knights fee here: but it should seem that the Canons of Chaucumbe in Northamptonshire and all o● the greatest part of the Ma●●●ur before the Rebellion in King John's time: for in 1 H. ●. the Shiriff had command 
Claus. 1. H. ●● m. 15.  to give them the like possession thereof as they had before that wa●r, and of which they alleged, that they were unjustly disseised by William B●sset. In 20. H. 3. ●t was certified 
Testa de Nevil. , that Ralph de 〈◊〉 held a Knights fee here of the Earl of Warwick; and in 
Testa de Nevil.  36 H. 3. that Thomas de Clinton held the same of those Earls.  
Shortly after which, viz. in 50 H. 3. I find 
●sc. 5. H. , that Ralph Basset of Sapcote (one of the vanquished rebels in the battle of Evesham) had xl s. rend here: But what that was to the manor, or part thereof I am not able to say; yet this subsequent particular which I have noted may perhaps, by the help of other authorities, when they shall be found, give some light therein; viz. that in 
●sc. de Ad 〈…〉 E. 1.  18 E. 1. William de Hamelton had one mess: and one carucat of land in this village, which mess: was held of john En●ayne and Joan his wife, who held it over of Nicholas charnels, and he of Simon Basset, and he of the Earl of Warwick. Now that charnels had some relation to Craft by descent, I have in Bilton shown some probability; but to draw any absolute conclusion from these premises I shall not adventure.  
One thing I meet withal, which inclines me to think, that whereas it is recorded in the Conquerors Survey, that the Earl of Mellent held half ● hid in Mortone, unto which one wallef, whose freehold it was before the Conquest, was then his tenant, it is meant this Marton: for upon the extent 
k Es●. 25. E. 1.  of the lands of Edmund Earl of Lanc. ●n 25 E. 1. it appears, that john de Bishopsdon held in Merton (which I take to be no other than this place) the fourth part of a knight's fee; as also that his tenants came to the Court-leet held for the Honour of Leicester. And that which makes it more probable, that this place or the greater part of it was anciently of the old Earls of Leicester's fee, is not only the grant of the Church to the Monastery of Nun-Eaton, as I have already observed (which was of their foundation) but that those Nuns (at length) were reputed to have the signory here, as appears by the certificate 
l Nom. vill.  in 9 E. 2. At which time 
m Esc. 9 E. 2.  I also find, that Ralph Bass●t of Sapcote held half a Knights fee therein, of the Earl of Warwick. Which half Knights fee was in 20 E. 3. certified 
n Rot. penes S. Clarke n.  to be he●d of the same Earls by Guy Bretton, W●ll. l● Zouch, and john de Tewe: which Will. gave 
o Pat. 20 E. 3● p. 1. m. 11.  part of what he so had to the Canons of Studley.  
B●t further than what I have said, can I find little relating to this place, till john Gold of Welton in Com. Northampt. gent. by his deed 
p Ex au 〈…〉. 1. Walter.  dated 2 nou. 38 H. 8. past a certain manor here unto Thomas Oldfield and his heirs: ●rom w●om descended (as 'tis like) Roul. Oldfield of Twyford in Com. Sutht. gent. which Roul. 1. Maii 4. Jac. sold it 
q Ex au 〈…〉. Walter.  to john Davies of Watford in Com. Northampt. C●erke, who 30. Sept. 14 jac. aliened 
Ex au 〈…〉. Walter.  it to R.c. Walter, father of john Walter the present owner thereof. As for that manor and lands, which the Nuns of Eton had, they were 26. Julii in 4. & 5. Ph. &. M. past out 
r Pat. 4 & 5. Ph & M. p. 11.  of the Crown to Peter Temple and Mich. Cameswell: which Peter and Mich. 15. Sept. the same year, conveyed 
s Ex au●og. penès T. Walter.  the greatest part of the lands (but excepted the site of the manor) unto john Whoo'd and others; whose son Tho. Whoo'd, together with one T. Wilcox, 3. Nov● 44 Eliz. granted 
t Ex au●og. penès T. Walter.  them to Ric. Walter, and he to Thomas Walter, his second son, that now enjoys them.  
There was very anciently (as yet is) a Bridge here at Marton● over Leame; ●t which, it seems, passengers used to pay Toll● for in 7 H. 3. the K. committed 
u Rot. F. 7 H. 3. m. 3.  the charge of receiving it, to the Abbot of Sulby, who gave security for payment of a certain R●nt to him for the same. After which the Prioress of Catesby had the custody thereof: For in 4 E. 1. she was presented 
w Inq. per Hundr. in b●g● de Ragman.  for withholding 2. of the 5 s. due from her for the same. But in K● H. 5 time I●hn Middil●on, a wealthy Mercer 
x Cl●us. 2. H. 5. m. 23.  of London● born in this town, conceiving it to be a good and charitable work to disburden the people from further payment of that Toll for the repair and support thereof, built 
y. 2 H. 5. m. 23.  a fair Bridge here of lime and stone, and obtained thereupon the King's Precept to the Shiriff, requiring him to forbear any more to demand those customary payments from such passengers as should have occasion to go that way.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Esperit) hath been very anciently appropriated to the Monastery of Nun-Eaton; but the certain time when, appeareth not. In Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
z M S. in Sca●c.  at 7. marks; and in 
a M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 42. a.  26 H. 8. the vicarage at seven li. xiv s. viij d. over and above xviii d. yearly allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Langt. ●. 5. a.  William. Prud. Cler. 3. Cal. Maii 1296.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Ib. f. 40. b.  joh. de Honygham Cap. 17. Cal. junii 1316.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Northb. f. 27. b.  Will. de Wappenbury Pbr. Id. Oct. 1333.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Strett. f. 11. b.  Hugo de Grendon Pbr. Cal. Dec. 1362.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Sk. f. 10.  joh. Newcumbe Pbr. 1. Dec. 1395.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Burgh. f. 7. b.  William. Trendale Pbr. 19 Julii 1400.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Ib. f. 15. a.  joh. Denes Cap. 23. Dec. 1404.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Ib. f. 21. a.  Will. att T●yn Cap. 30. Aug. 1408.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Heyw. f. 14. a.  joh. Westley Cap. 24. Oct. 1424.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Ib. f. 25. a.  joh. Gerrard Pbr. 2. Jan. 1430.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Ib. f. 33. b.  joh. Herford Pbr. 2. Junii 14●5.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Ib. f. 35. b.  Sym. Byllyngey Pbr. penult. I●●. 1436.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Bo. f. 12. b.  Rad. W●de. Cap. 29. Oct. 1451.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Bowl. f. 203. a.  joh. baker art. Magr. 23. Sep●. 1499.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Bl. f. 6. b.  Ric. Jackson Cap. 24. Maii 1513.  Priorissa & conu. de Nun-Eaton. 

Ib. f. 17. b.  D. Rob. Mylner. 1530.  Rob. fisher miles & Bar. 

Morton bund. incert.  Thom. Syble● Cler. in art. Magr. 17. Oct. 1623.    

Hodnell.  
LEame being here augmented with Ichene, which riseth at the skirt of those H●lls near Hodnell, I shall ascend to the head of that Brook, and ●i●st take notice of all those places that lie on the North-East part of it. But be●ore I begin so to do, it will not be amiss to observe the cause of its name; which, without all doubt, was occasioned by the subterranean passage thereof. For at Over-Ichington, upon a Common, within little more than two miles of the head thereof, is there a pool upon the Heath, from which passes a petty stream that enters the ground, and running through certain intricate passages, or Cl●f●s in the earth, for t●e space of about half a mile, at last findeth an issue, and taketh its course into the brook before specified; 
Consonant to this hath Ich●ham near Windsor its appellation, being situate near a brook which hath the like passage.  for which reason the name thereof, scil. Ichene, being derived from the Greek word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (which language was doubtless the mother of our old English-Saxon) that signifieth to try or search out diligently, was not unfitly applied thereto.  
N●er to the head of this little stream stood Hodnell; which, as it is of a large extent, so was it anciently well inhabited, and had a Church, whereof, now, the ruins are scarce to be seen. In the conqueror's time the Earl of Mellent held 
b Domes. day l.  four hides in this p●ace by Gislebertus his tenant, then valued at lx s. and possessed by one Ordric before the Norman invasion. At the same time also Turchill de Warwick held 5. hides here, then rated at lx s. and which were the freehold of the same Ordric, and one Ulnod before the Conquest. And Will. fill. Corbution 1. hid, than likewise rated at xx s. In the general Survey 
c Domes. day. l.  it is written● in 2. places Hodenelle, and in the third Hodenhelle, the original, of the name being, as is most probable, from some ancient possessor thereof in the Saxons time, perhaps Odo. which then was an usual appellation; for the H. is indifferently received or omitted, as we experimentally find in many cases; the later part, viz. Hulle, hill, or Helle all signifying the same, which is the high situation thereof.  
But though it was thus in several hands at that time, as hath been said, yet came it soon after to be united, and possessed by the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, who enfeoft Hugo fill. ●●cardi, as it se●ms, thereof; ●nd 〈◊〉 Ric. de Burton (of whom in Bur●on ●uper Dunsmore I have spoke;) for it appears 
d Rot. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  that the said Hugo fill. Ricardi, and william. Earl of Warwick confirmed to the nuns of Eton all that which was then called Great- Hodenhull, being given to them by the said Ric. de ●ur●on s●on after the foundation of that Monastery.  
Howbeit, of some other part of this place, was one William. Angevin anciently enfeoft by Robert de Tayden: which Will. in H. 2. time gave 
e Reg. 〈◊〉 Cum●● f. 12●. a.  the total of what he had here, to the Monks of Combe ● excepting two yard land reserved for his own use, afterward bestowed 
f Reg. 〈◊〉 Cum●● f. 12●. a.  on them by Nigell Angevin, son of the same william. All which was confirmed by the said Rob. de Tayden, and Henry his son. Divers other grants of land in this place, to those Monks were made by several persons of mean rank; but because they were small quantities I have passed them by.  
After the Nuns of Eton and Monks of Comb● were thus possessed of the greatest part of Hodenhull, there grew some question betwixt them touching the payment of Tithes: for the Nuns, having the Church to which they were due, required them accordingly: But the Monks insisted upon their privilege, being of the cistercian Order; howbeit this d●fference lasted not long; for the Monks were contented to wayve their privilege, and by an Agreement 
g Ib. f. 13● a.  concluded, that those Tithes should be assigned unto them for the enlargement of their diet yearly, upon Tuesday in the third week of Advent. For which favour it was then determined, that Will. the then second Abbot of comb, should have the day of his death recorded in their martyrologue at Eton, yearly to be recited in their Chapter; and that after such his decease, the said enlargement of diet for the Nuns should be changed from the before mentioned Tuesday, to the day of his Ob●t.  
But these Hodenhulls came in process of time to be distinguished otherwise than they were at first; the one being called Hodenhull-Gurmund, by reason that one Gurmundus held 
h  the 5. part of a Knights fee here of the Earl of Warwick; and the other Hodenhull-Osbert, from one Osbert who held 
i  the fourth part of a knight's fee of those Earls: which family of Gurmund continued here for some descents: for it appears 
k  that in 36 H. 3. Thomas Gurmund held the said 5. part of a knight's fee of the Earl of Warwick, at which time one Simon de Hodenhull answered 
l  for half a knight's fee in the other, then called Schiten-Hodenhull.  
Touching that which the Monks of comb possessed here, I find, that it had anciently the reputation of a manor; for by that name in 13 E. 1. they claimed 
i Rot. de Q Warr.  a Court-Leet, and other privileges therein, and had allowance of them, as I have seen by the testimony of an ancient Roll, being vi mess. with vi yard land and a half, 48 acres going to a yard land: which part was also called 
Esc. 9 ●. 2.  Schiten-Hodenhull. But the Monks of Combe continued not owners thereof till the general dissolution of the Religious Houses: For in 16 E. 4. Will. Catesby Esq son of Sir Will. Catesby Kt. obtained 
Ex autog. penes Ca●er. Scac. 〈◊〉 baga de Catesby.  the same, together with the manor of Rodburne, and what they had in Ascote, to himself and the heirs male of his body, from the Abbot and Covent of that House.  
Other persons there were also that held lands in this place, viz. in 
p Rot. penes S. Clark B.  20 E. 3. john Burnell the 8 part of a Kts. fee; Simon Gurmund 
q Rot. penes S. Clark B.  the 4 part. And about the 44 E. 3. Rob. Burnell, by marriage of the heir, the 
Ex cartul. Warw. come. ● 187. b.  4 part of a Kts. fee in Hodinhull-Bruiz, and Ric. Gurmund a 5 part in Hodenhull-Gurmund; which 5 part john Harry's was found 
Esc. 2. H. 4. ●  to hold in 2 H. 4.  
But the manor which belonged to Nun-Eaton, continued to that Monastery till 30 H. 8. that all the great Houses went to wrack. After which it was purchased from the Crown, as I have heard 
Ex relat. Edw. Gibbs ar. , by john Spenser (whose ancestors had their residence 
Ex autog. ●enes Will. Palmer ●q. aur.  here, in H. 7. time) and one Tho. Brauncefeild. Which John and Thomas sold 
Ex relat. ●raefati E. Gibbs.  it to Thomas Wilkes, a Merchant of the Staple, who dying without issue, it divolved to Will. Wilkes, his brother; and so, by reason that Robert his only son died 
Esc. 19 ●lz.  without issue, to his daughters and heirs; whereof Anne, the eldest, was married to Sir Will. Kingsmill Kt. Frances, the second, to Erasmus Dreyden Bar. and Margaret, the third, first to Francis Dimock, and afterwards to Thomas Gibbs: whereupon partition 
Ex autog. ●enes prae●at. E. Gibbs.  being made, Old-Hodnell (being that part thereof where the Mannour-house sometime stood) fell to the said Erasmus Dreyden, whose son and heir, Sir john Dreyden, now of Canons-Ashby in Com. Northampt. enjoys it: Ascote, another part of it, to Sir Will. Kingsmill, who had issue Sir Henry Kingsmill of Sydmenton in Com. Sutht. Kt. and he Sir Will. the present owner thereof: And Watergall (likewise parcel thereof) to Thomas Gibbs, whose son Edward still hath it.  
Touching the depopulation here, I find 
z Ex cod. MS de ●od. mil. 〈◊〉 Scac. f. ●85. , that in 18 H. 6. there were but 4 householders, yet the Church was standing in 23 H. 8. for Tho. Spenser before specified, by his last Will 
Thower Q. 19  and Testament made at that time, bequeathed his body to be interred before the Image of our blessed Lady in the Chancel thereof, near to the place where his father was buried: and over and above xl marks that he gave by his said Testam. to this Church (dedicated to S. Helen) appointed, that his Executors should cause the churchyard to be pa●ed round, and to be so kept. Which Thomas gave also C marks to a C poor men's daughters, such as dwelled nearest to Hodenhull, to buy them cows at their marriages, and entailed his lands upon Thomas, son and heir to Will. Spenser of Badby.  
The Church (in old time but 
Reg. de kennel. p. 65. & 73.  a Chapel) had a mark per ann. and a Stone of Wax granted 
Reg. de kennel. p. 65. & 73.  out of it to the Canons of Kenilworth by G. Muschamp B. of cou. in K. John's time● and being appropriate 
MS in Scac. penes Rem. R.  to the Monastery of Nun Eton very anciently, was in ann. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
MS in Scac. penes Rem. R.  at v marks, but never any Vicar endowed. Neither in 26 H. 8. upon the valuation 
MS penes S. A. eq. ●ur. f. 42. b.  of the Church-livings doth it appear, that here was so much as a curate, the tithes being then let by the Nuns of Eton to john Audley Esq for xi l. xiii s. 10 d. per ann.   

Ascote.  
THis was originally a member of Hodenhull, but anciently written Astanescote, and Estanescote; which shows, that the name at first sprung from some possessor thereof in the Saxons time; perhaps Estanus, for that was an appellation then in use.  
I find that the Monks of Combe had divers petty parcels of land granted 
g Regist. de Cumba, f. 133. a.  to them by sundry persons of mean rank; all which Will. de Ludinton confirmed. But there is little further memorable of this place in particular, considering that the several manors in Hodenhull extended into it, other than that it hath been long since a 
h Hist. MS 1. Rous, p. 144.  Village of many Inhabitants, though since depopulated 
i Hist. MS 1. Rous, p. 144. , with Hodenhull ● and that there was a large quantity of land lying within it, granted 
k Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 1. m. 5.  by K. H. 7. to Sir john Risley Kt. with the manors of Lodbroke and Rodburne, 3 H. 7.   

Rodburne.  
THis also, from a Village of divers Inhabitants, and having a Church, is now by depopulation shrunk into one dwelling; and had its original name from the little Brook near which the town was seated, and the road from Southam towards Daventre, over it; burn in our old English signifying a petty rivulet, and road a passage where people ride and travel, as is commonly known.  
All the mention that I find of it in the Conq. time, is 
l doomsday lib. , that Turchill de Warwick held something here; but it being in the Survey (then made) joined with Lodbroc, I cannot distinguish the exact proportion thereof. Whatever it was, more or less, his posterity possessed it; yet, with the rest of his lands that the Conq. was pleased that they should enjoy, to be held 
m Esc. 9 E. 2. Testae de Nevil.  of the Earls of Warw. by the x part of a Kts. fee. Of which line Will. de Arden, great grandchild to Turchill (viz. son of Henry, son of Siward, as in Curdworth I have manifested) was the first that made it their seat. This Will. being a good Benefactor to the Nuns of Henwood, besides the grant 
n Ex. autog. penes I. Hugford ar.  of one yard land lying here, which Wal●. Durdent B. of cou. in H. 2. time confirmed 
o Ex. autog. penes I. Hugford ar. , gave 
p Ex. autog. penes I. Hugford ar.  them the Church of this Rodburne, which G. Muschamp, his successor, in K. John's time, ratified, with allowance that they should receive the fruits thereof to their proper use. Neither was he less liberal to the Monks of comb, as appears 
q Reg. de Cumba. f. 65. a.  by what they had of his gift in this place.  
To him succeeded Will. his son and heir, who exceeded his father in bounty to those Monks; for he bestowed 
r Ib. f. 122. a.  on them above CC acres, and half a yard land, with pasture for 600 Sheep, five Sows with their Pigs, one Boar, 2 teams of Oxen, 5 cows with their Calves, and one Bull, 2 young Heifers with their Calves, and his Sheep-cotes on the Hills for their Sheep, all in this his Lordship of Rodburne. Neither was Michael 
s Ib. f. 123. b.  his son streight-handed to them, nor almost any other that had freehold in this place, as may appear by their particular 
t Ib. f. 123. a, etc.  grants of several parcels of land; some of them therewith bequeathing their bodies to sepulture in that Monastery. Which Monks obtained divers privileges 
u Pat. 20. E. 3. p. 3. m. 9 per Inspex.  here, viz. Court-leet, Assize of Bread and Beer, Gallows, etc. as appeareth by their claim 
w Rot. de Quo W.  in 13 E. 1. whereunto K. E. 1. added his Charter 
x Cart. 18. E. 1. n. 89.  of Free-warren, dated at Westm. 18 Febr. 18 of his reign. But the posterity of Arden who were Lords of this manor, having their seat here, sometimes called themselves the Rodburne, as by divers Records 
y Esc. 9 E. 2. Rot. penès S. Clarke B. , besides these which I have in the margin pointed at, might be instanced; yet the last of them, scil. William, assumed the name of Arden again, and in 43 E. 3. sold 
z 〈…〉 men's. Mich.  all the interest he had here, to John the son of Will. Catesby: at which time Hugh de Prestwode, and Agnes his wife, past their whole right therein to the said John, by a Fine then levied, with warranty against the heirs of the said Agnes: So that it seems she was an heir, and probably of the same Will. de Arden.  
Which Catesbyes were of Ashby Legers in Com. Northampt. and afterwards had the manor of Lapworth in this Shire, where I purpose to speak historically of them.  
In 13 H. 4. after the death of john de Catesby the purchaser, I find, that Enime his widow, and John his son, had a Charter 
a Cart. 13. H 4. n 4.  of Free-warren granted to them (inter alia) in al● their ●eme●n lands here. And that in 21 E. 4. the Monks of comb quit 
b Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  all their interest here, by the name of the manor of Rodburne grange, to Will. Catesby Esq son and heir of Sir Will. Catesby Kt. for which alienation K. H. 7. granted his pardon 
c Pat. 13. H. 7.  to the said Monks in 13 of his reign. But this Will. Catesby having been a great Favourite to K. Ric. 3. was attainted 
d Rot. parl. 1. H. 7. m. 6.  in the Parl. of 1 H. 7. whereupon his lands eschaeting to the Crown, this was by the K. given 
e Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 1. m. 5.  away to Sir john Risley Kt. and the heirs male of his body. Whether it came again to the Crown for want of issue male by the said Sir john Risley, I cannot say: but in 2 & 3 P●. & M. the Q. granted 
f Pat. 2. & & 3. P●. & M. p. 5.  it to Thom. Wilkes, Me●chant of the Staple, and his heirs; whose brother and heir, viz. Will. Wilkes, died 
g Esc. 16. Eliz.  seized thereof, 27 Sept. 15 Eliz. leaving Robert his son and heir, then aged 12 years. Which Rob. died 26 julii, 19 Eliz. without issue; whereupon his 3 sisters became his heirs, as in Hodnell I have showed.  
But that part of this place, which is called Little-Rodburne, did heretofore belong to the Priory of Coventre, and coming to the Crown at the general dissolution of the Religious Houses, was in 6 Eliz. granted 
h Ex autog. penès Ran. Crew eq. aur.  by the Q. to Henry Goodere of Polesworth Esq and Clem. Throgmorton Esq and their heirs. Which Henry by his Deed 
i Ex autog. penès Ran. Crew eq. aur.  bearing date 26 nou. 8 Eliz. released all his right therein to the said Clement, and his heirs: who in 15 Eliz. sold 
k Ex autog. penès Ran. Crew eq. aur.  the same to Will. Catesby of Ashby-Legers in Com. Northampt. Esq and his heirs. After which viz. in 43 Eliz. Rob. Catesby, Thomas Leigh, and others (all Feoffees in trust of Catesby's lands, as it seems) by their Deed 
l Ex autog. penès Ran. Crew eq. aur.  of bargain and sale past it to Ranulph Crew Esq (afterwards Kt. and chief Justice of the K. Bench) whose grandchild john Crew (son and heir to Sir Clipsby Crew his eldest son) in Easter Term, ann. 1650. sold the same to Sir john Dreyden of Cannons-Ashby before mentioned.  
That the Church was very anciently appropriated to the Nuns of Henwood, I have already showed; but how long they took benefit thereof, I know not: for it appears, that the Catesbyes presented thereto as a Rectory; and 
m M S. p●nes S. A. ●q. aur.  that in 26. H. 8. the Parson received only iiii l. xuj s. two d. yearly, besides ix s. vi d. for Procurations and Synodals, from Ric. Catesby Esq then his Patron; whereby it seems, that there was no Church then standing; but how long it had been down, I am not yet certain; for our Countryman Rous complains 
n Hist. M● p. 144.  of the depopulation here amongst the rest of the Villages in this County, which in his time were ruined by enclosure.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  joh. Catesby, ar. 
D. joh. Steward, 
Bull. f. 6. b.  Cap. 27. Apr. 1417.  joh. Catesby, ar. 
joh. Watson, 
Heyw. f. 26. b.  Pbr. 22 nou. 1431.  Will. Spenser, mil. ratione custodiae & guard. Ric. Catesby, fill. & haer. Georgii Catesby. 
D. Thom. Palmer, 
Bl. f. 12. b.  Cap. 24 Maii, 1527.  Venerab. vir Ric. Catesby, ar. 
D. Rob. Holme, 
Str. & P. f. 17. b.  Cap. 20. Jan. 1540  Henr. Philip's, ar. & D. Eliz. Catesby, ux. ejus. 
Tho. Thackam, 
Bund. incert.  art. Magr. 20 julii, 1573.  Edw. Onley, ar. 
Gryffin Lhoyde, 
Samps. & B. f. 4●●.  Cler. 16. Dec. 1573.  Ran. Crew, miles, capit. Justice. ad Plac. & Tho. Wilbraham jure Eliz. ux. ejus. 
Sym. Venables, 
Morton bund, incert.  Cler. 6 Martii, 1625.    

Ladbroke.  
ABout 2 miles lower, on the Northern bank of the same Torrent, stands Ladbroke, which (I suppose) had its name originally from the dirty soil and clay where the stream runneth, Llaid in the old British signifying the same with l●●um and limus: but it is frequently written in all ancient authorities Lodebroc, the a being changed into o.  
In the Conq. time the E. of Mellent had 
o doomsday lib.  two hides here, then valued at 50 s. Turchill de Warwick 3 hides, with 4 yard land and better, whereof one the Priest held, and the other two one William, whom I suppose to be progenitor of the family which afterwards assumed this place for their surname: And Hugh de Grentmaisnill three yard land, with a Mill of iii s. That Turchill's lands, for the most part, came to Henry E. of Warwick before the end of the Conq. reign, I have in Warwick sufficiently manifested: but of what family he was, whom the succeeding Earls enfeoft of this place, I cannot certainly discover: but Will. de Lodbroch, the first that I find to have assumed his surname from hence, in 11 H. 2. was certified 
p Lib. 〈◊〉 f. 104. a.  to hold a Kts. fee of Will. then Earl of Warwick, de veteri feoffamento; that is to say, whereof himself or his ancestor was enfeoft in H. 1. time; so that I am induced to believe, that the brother of this Will. became so enfeoft: For in the Confirmation, which the said Will. made to the Canons of Kenilworth of the Church of Herberbury, given 
r Reg. de kennel. p. 167.  originally unto them by G. de Clinton, Founder of that Monastery, he there makes mention 
s Reg. de kennel. p. 167.  that his brother (whose name is not expressed) was his predecessor.  
That which the E. of Mellent had here, was also granted by some of the old Earls of Leicester to one of those Lodbrokes, to hold by the fourth part of a Kts. fee; for the same was held 
t Esc. 17. R. 2. n. 29.  by their posterity of the Lord Ferrer of Groby, who by Quincy deduceth his descent from a co-heir of those Earls.  

Will. de Lodbroc, 11 H. 2. 

Henr. de Lodbroc. 

Will. de Lodbroc, 1 Joh.  
Joh. de Lodbroc, 1 Joh.- Sarra. 

Henr. de Lodbroc, 34 H. 3.- Isabel. 34 H. 3. 

Joh. de Lodbroc, 41 H. 3.- Johanna filia & haer. Ric. de Baresworth, 41 H. 3. 

joh. de Lobrock, 3 E. 3.  
Henr. de Lodbroke, miles, 9 E. 2. 

Hugo de Lodbroc, Rector cccl de Blaby.  
joh. de Lodbroc, miles, 33 E. 3.- Leticia, ux. 1. 

joh.  
Hugo.  
Tho. de Lodbroc, 24 E. 3.- Alicia filia Will. de Catesby, 24. E. 3.    
joh. de Lodbroc, miles, 33 E. 3.- Hawisia filia & haer. Rob. de Davintre, mil. ux. 2. 

Alicia uxor Ludovici Cardian, temp. R. 2. 

Cath. filia & haeres.- Will. Hathewyk 

joh. Hathewyk, gen. 10 H. 6.              
Joh. de Lodbroc.        
Rob. de Lodbrock. 

Rad. Macer, sive le Megre, temp. H. 2.     
In 5 joh. John de Lodbroc (granchild of Will.) being distrained by the E. of Leic. for the service of a Kts. fee he●d of the said Ear●, impleaded 
Rot. P. 5. Joh.  Tho. de Arden for not discharging him thereof. Which Kts. fee lay in Leicestersh. as I guess; for this manor was held 
F. levat. ●. Joh.  of the E. of Warwick by the service of a Kts. fee. This john de Lodbroke in H. 3. time, was often in 
Pat. 12. & 13. H. 3. 〈◊〉 d.  Commiss. for taking Assizes of Novel disseisin and 
Pat. 15. & 17. H. 3. 〈◊〉 d.  Goal-delivery, and for other affairs of great importance in this County, as I shall here instance, viz. in 16 H. 3. he, with Will. de B●ss●p●sdon had the custody 
Claus. 16. H. 3. in d.  of the King's Eschaets and Wards committed to them; and the same year was appointed 
Claus. 16. H. 3. in d.  one of the Commissioners for assessing and collecting a xl. part of each man's movable goods for the Ks. use. In 19 H. 3. he was constituted 
Rot. F. 19 H. 3. ●. 5.  one of the Commissioners for gathering of Tallage upon the K. demesn lands; and in 21 H. 3. for the collecting 
Claus. 21. H. 3. in d.  of a xxx. part of all men's personal estates then granted to the K. In 25. he was one 
d Claus. 25. H. 3. in d.  of those, who with the Shiriff had appointment to view all the Castles in this County, and to certify under their Seals what defects they found in the strength of them.  
To him succeeded Henry, his son and heir, who in 26 H. 3. was certified 
e Esc. 26. H. 3.  to hold 3 Kts. fees of the E. of Warwick; and the next year following was one 
f Pat. 27. H. 3. in d.  of the Justices for Goal-delivery at Warwick. That this Henry and John his father were Benefactors to the Monks of comb, the particular parcels of land in this Village, given 
g Reg. de Cumba, f. 136. a. etc.  to that Monastery by them, do sufficiently declare; which were received with such grateful respect, as that Will. de Chelre the than Abbot, with the Covent of that House, by their public Instrument, 
h Ex autog. penès wil Palm●r eq. aur.  dated on the Octaves of the holy Trinity, an. 1250. (34 H. 3.) granted to the said Henry, and his heirs, the choice of a fit Clerk to be presented in that Monastery, and there shorn a Monk successively for ever, for the health of the souls of john de Lodbroch his father, Sarra his mother, and of his the said Henry and Isabella his wife.  
In 39 H. 3. he underwent the Office of Eschaetor 
i Claus. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  in this County, and had issue John, who wedded 
k Rot. F. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  Joan, the daughter and heir of Ric. de ●aresworth, widow 
l Rot. F. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  of Ric. de Bray This John, in 56 H. 3. received pardon 
m Com. de T. Mich. 56 H. 3. Rot. 2.  from the King for payment of xl s. at which he was amerced by the justice's Itinerant for not being then a Kt. and in 28 E. 1. being constituted 
n Pat. 28. E. 1. m. 1.  one of the Justices of peace in this County, had the next year following Summons 
o Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 13. , with divers other great men, to attend the K. at Barwick upon tweed on the Feast-day of the Nativity of S. john Bapt. well and sufficiently provided with Horses and Arms to march against the Scots. I am of opinion, that he was Knighted in that expedition; for in 32 E. 1. I find him so styled 
p Ex autog. penès D. & Ca●. Lich. . In 1 E. 2. he was again in 
q Pat 1. E. 2 p 2. in d. m. 21.  Commission for the Goal-delivery at Warwick; and left issue 
r Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 13.  Henry de Lodbroke, who in 
s Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  9 E. 2. was a Kt. and in 17. in the List 
t Ex col. H. Ferrer.  of those Kts. and men at Arms, whose names were then returned into the Chancery.  
Which Henry had issue 
u Ex autog. penès praefat. W. Palmer.  John, who in 10 E. 3. had his Knighthood respited 
w Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 1. m. 40.  for 2 years. Against this John, and his brother H●gh, did the Earl of Warwick commence suit 
x Claus. 17. E. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 7.  in 17 E. 3. alleging, that they went about fraudulently to avo●d him of the services due for the manor of Cuntasthorpe in Com. Leic. held of his fee. Which John took to wife 
y Ex vet. membr. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  Hawisia, the daughter and heir of Sir Rob. de Davintre Kt. and of Hawise his wife, daughter of Will. de Keynes; and by his Deed 
z Ex autog. penès praefat. W.P.  beating date the Tuesday next before the Feast of S. Barnaby the Apostle, 21 E. 3. past this manor unto certain Fe●ffees, for the use of himself during life, & after to Thomas his eldest son and his heirs; (who had wedded 
a F. levat. Craft. Ascens. 24 E. 3.  the daughter of Will. de Catesby) the remainder to Hugh, brother to the said Thomas, and his heirs; and so to John, brother of the said Hugh, and to his heirs; and for default of issue by John, to the said Will. de Catesby and his heirs.  
Which first mentioned John, being a Kt. in 23. E. 3. by his Deed 
b Ex autog. penes Camer. Scac. etc.  dated at Toneworth the same year, released ●o the said Will. de Catesby, and Nich. Woodward of Itchington, and their heirs, all the right he had in this manor, granting 
c Ex autog. penès praefat. W. Palmer.  to them and their heirs the advouson of the Church, and bore for his Arms. Azure a Cheveron ermine, as by his Seal 
d Ex autog. penès praefat. W. Palmer.  appeareth. After which, viz. in 46 E. 3. Tho. de Lodbroke, son to the said Sir John, quitted 
e Ex autog. penès praefat. W. Palmer.  all his interest in this manor to the before specified Will. de Catesby: which Will. had issue 
f Ex autog. penès praefat. W. Palmer.  John, who in 7 R. 2. (his father being then dead) did his homage 
g Ex autog. penès praefat. W. Palmer.  to Henry Lord Ferrer of Groby for those lands that he held in Lodbroke of him, viz. the fifth part of a Kts. fee (which were of the Fee of Leicester.) In K. Ric. 2. time, there were great suits 
h Ex vet. Rot. penes S. Archer eq. aur.  betwixt Alice, the wife of jews Cardian, and him the said John, for this manor, as appeareth by several bills of complaint exhibited in the K. Court by her against him: she pretending an Entail made by Sir Henry Lodbroke Kt. her grandfather, by force whereof she claimed: But Catesby alleged, that his father purchased it from Sir john Lodbroke Kt. (father to Alice) and that the said Deed of Entail was counterfeited by one Thomas Bromle of Coventre, whom he indicted for so doing. In short, after much time and money spent therein, I find, that the said john de Catesby, and jews Cardian (together with Will. Hathewyk, husband to Catherine, daughter and heir to the same jews and Alice, as the Descent showeth) entered into C l. bonds apeice to each other, to stand to the Award of the Dukes of Surry and Exeter, for a fina● end of the business; which Dukes referred the examination of the evidence on both sides to Will. Gascoin, Rab. Tirwhit, John Reed, and Will. Skryne (great Lawyers of that age) who taking to their assistance Sir Walt. Clopton, Sir Will. Thirny●g, Sir john Cassy, Sir john Hulle, Sir W●ll. Rikhull, Will. Hankford, and Will. Brenches●e, at that time Justices of both Benches, and fully weighing the same, made Report on the behalf of the before specified john de Catesby, as by their Instrument 
* Ex autog. penes praefat. W. Palmer.  under their Seal, bearing date 20 junii, 22 R. 2. appeareth. So that there is no doubt, but that those Dukes determined thereof accordingly: for certain it is, that the said john de Catesby continued the possession. From whom it descended to his son Will. who in 6 H. 4. did his homage 
i Ex autog. penes prae●. Will. Palmer  to Ric. Beauchamp E. of Warwick for the Kts. fee which he held here.  
But this Will. departing the world without issue, his brother John became 
k Ex autog. penes prae●. Will. Palmer  heir, who died before the 13 of H. 4. for in that year did the K. grant Free-warren 
l Cart. 13. H. 4. n. 4.  to Emma his widow, and John his son, in all their demesn lands here, and divers other places. To which last mentioned John succeeded Sir Will. Cate●by Kt. and to him another Will. who being attainted 
m Rot. parl. 1 H. 7. m. 6.  in 1 H. 7. (as in Lapworth I have showed) this manor eschaeted to the Crown, and in 3 H. 7. was granted 
n Pat. 3 H. 7 p. 1. m. 5.  by the K. to Sir john R●s●e● Kt. and the heirs male of his body: but by a special 〈◊〉 
o Pasch. R. 11 H. 7. Rot. 13.  of Parl. in 11 H. 7. being restored unto George Catesby, son and heir of the said Will. together with the rest of his fathers forfeited lands, continued in this family till 38 Eliz. that john Throgmorton and others, by an Indenture 
Ex autog. penes praed. W. P.  tripartite betwixt Sir Will. Catesby and Sir Thom. Leigh Kts. of the first part, Robert Cates●● son and heir of the said Sir Will. on the second, and john Throgmorton and Thom. Thornton o● the th●rd part, were enfeoft thereof.  
Which John and the rest did by their Deed 
q Ex autog. penes praed. W. P.  of bargain and sale, dated 8 Febr. 40 Eliz. pass the same to Sir Rob. Dudley Kt. and Dame Alice his wife (daughter of the above mentioned Sir Thom. Leigh) and to the heirs of the said Sir Robert. Which Sir Robert having issue only 4 daughters, viz. Katherine wife of Sir Ric. Leveson Kt. of the Bath, Douglasse, Anne, and Frances, they, together with Will. Wise, conveyed the same to Will. Palmer Esq and his heirs, by their Deed ʳ bearing date 16 Maii, 9 Car. Which Will. settled it upon Will. Palmer his second son, 1 junii, 12 Car. who afterwards, scil. 1 Apr. 18 Car. passed the same to Sir Will. Palmer, now of Clerkenwell in Com. Midd. Kt. a branch of those Palmers of Yorksh. (by a younger son that settled at Merston in Staffordshire) who bear for their Arms Argent upon 2 bars gules, 3 trefoils of the first, with a Greyhound in chief sable.  
There was anciently a Bridge over the river betwixt this town and Herberbury, which in 21 R. 2. being out of repair, was presented 
s Plac. de T. Mich. 21 R. ●. Rot. 1●.  to be in the default of those two Villages; but upon proof made, that the same had been first built by one of the Lords of this manor, upon his own soil and for the benefit of himself and his own servants, the said towns were discharged.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
t MS i● Scac.  at xv marks, and in 
u MS penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 40. b.  26 H. 8. at xiii l. x s. over and above ix s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  D. joh. de Lodbrok. 
joh. de Pavely, 
Langt. f. 5. b.  13 Cal. Apr. 1298.  D. joh. de Lodbrok. 
Will. de Daleby Pbr. 4 Cal. nou. 1303. 
Ib. f. 6. b.   Hugo fill. D. joh. de Lodbrok. 
Rog. de Lodbrok, 
Ib. f. 78. b.  4 Id. junii, 1319.  Hugo de Lodbrok Cler. 
Rog. de Clifton Cap. 4 Cal. junii, 
Northb. ●. 36. b.  1340.  D. Hugo de Lodbroc. Rect. Eccls. de Blaby. 
Will. de Shul●on Cler. 2 Id. junii, 
Ib. f. 48. ●.  1349.  D. Hugo de Lodbroc. Rect. Eccls. de Blaby. 
Rad. de Bereford Cler. 9 Cal. Oct. 1349. 
Ib. f. 51. ●.   D. Hugo de Lodbroc. Rect. Eccls. de Blaby. 
D. Petrus Bertholmew, 
Street. f. 1. b.  7. Id. Martii, 1358.  Thomas de Lodbrok. 
Will. de Southam Pbr. Cal. Sept. 1362. 
Ib. f. 11. b.   joh. de Catesby. 
joh. Parker, 
Sk. f. 3. ●.  6 Febr. 1388.  joh. de Catesby. 
Nich. Derby, 
Burgh. f. 22. a.  1 julii, 1409.  joh. de Catesby. 
Ric. Norton Cap. 2 julii, 
Ib. f. 33. b.  1413.  joh. Catesby ar. & Margar. ux. ejus. 
joh. Grantham Pbr. 4. Maii, 
Heyw. f. 3●. b.  1433.  Will. Catesby ar. 
joh. Verney Pbr. 20 Dec. 1440. 
Ib. f. 39● b.   joh. Rysley miles. 
Will. Darley, 
Bl. f. 4. b.  in art. Bacc. 1 Maii, 1506.  Ric. Catesby gen. 
D. Thomas Barret, 
Ib. f. 15. b.  26. Maii, 1529.  Anth. Throgmorton de Com. Oxon. ar. & Cath. ux. ejus. 
Rob. Lancashire Cler. 20. Febr. 1553. 
Samps. & B. f. 1. a.   Anth. Throgmorton de Com. Oxon. ar. & Cath. ux. ejus. 
Thom. Williams Cler. 23. Apr. 1564. 
Bentha● bund. H.   Anth. Throgmorton de Com. Oxon. ar. & Cath. ux. ejus. 
Rog. Inkforbie, 
Samps. & B. f. 48. b.  S. Theol. bac. 5 junii, 1582.  Edm. Tomkins gen. 
Ric. Par, 
Morton bund. incert.  S. Theol. bac. 25. Aug. 1626.  D. Alicia Dudley. 
Edw. Brounker S. Theol. professor, 
Ibid.  5 Feb. 1628.    

Napton.  
BEneath Lodbroke more than a mile, there falls another torrent into Ichene, which ha●● its head within the precincts of Napton, whereof I am next, in pursuance of my method, to speak. This town stands upon a very eminent ascent, of which originally its name was taken, cnap in the British language signifying the same with g●bbus or tuber, for such we know all Hills are in reference to the plains and flat● whereon they stand: Neither is the word in that sense yet w●rn out of use amongst us; for we commonly call the top or highest part of a notable ascent, the knap of a hill; the c and k being omitted in the name of this place for facility of pronunciation.  
In the conqueror's time the E. of Mellent held 
w doomsday l●  3 hides and 3 virgats here, valued at iii l. one Robert being his Tenant thereto; and whereof Levenot and Bundi were possessors before the Norman invasion; but in the Survey 
x doomsday l●  then made, it is written both Neptone and Eptone. At the same time one Vlchetel (whose inheritance it had been in Edw. the Conf. time) held of the said Turchil half a hyde, valued at xxx s. And the same Robert 3 virgats, valued also at xxx s. which before the Conquest belonged to the said Edvinus, of whom I have made mention in Flekenho. Which Robert being enfeoft of certain lands here by the said E. of Mellent (as he was also of Weston subt. Wethele) made this the place of his residence, his posterity continuing it for their habitation, and hence assuming their surname.  
There are some 
y Rob. Glover, sometime Somerset herald.  of opinion, that he was a branch of the Vernons, Barons of Shipbroke in Cheshire; which may very well be, for the Arms of this family do d●ffer no otherwise in the ordinary from that, than by the Escalops upon the fesse, taken, as 'tis like, in respect that in some parts of this Lordship there are stones of that kind (I mean like unto Escalops) found, as in the next (viz. Shukborough) be those called Astroi●es. Which usage in assuming such particulars for their bearing in Arms, as the place where the person hath reresided was famous for, hath been very ancient; witness the Ermines by the Dukes of Britanny, being a fur wherewith that Country much aboundeth, by reason of those little Beasts so called, which are in those parts: As also the Mascles by the Dukes of Rohan, in regard the carp in that duchy have such marks upon their scales, as that learned Gentleman, my singular friend, and furtherer of this present work, Edw. B●she Esq in his judicious observations 
z ●dit. Lund An. 1654. (p. 61.)  upon Vpton hath manifested.  
But I return to the before specified Robert. That which he had here, with Weston, was held 
a Testa de Nevil. Esc. 20 R. 2. n. 14.  of the same Earls posterity by the service of two Kts. fees, they having the Leet 
b Rot. de Q. Warr.  and divers other privileges in both these places, as appertaining to the Honour of Leicester. But besides what the family of Napton had in this place, there was much that other persons held, though a perfect succession of their several interests I cannot set forth. I sha●l therefore next take notice of what I have met with relating to the line of Napton which is historical.  

Adam de Napton, 20 H. 2 

Adam de Napton 3 joh.- Agnes una filiarum & haer. Rob. de Salceto, 20 H. 3. 

Adam de Napton, 40 H. 3.- Isolda, 40 H. 3. 

Adam de Napton 

Adam de Napton, miles, 13 E. 1 

Rob. de Napton, miles, 4 E. 2.- Lucia filia Guid. de Bellocampo Com. Warr. 

Adam de Napton, def.. 
† Exvet. membr. penès Will. Com. Denb.  44 E. 3. 


s Plac. de anno 21. H. 6. Rot. 408.  Thomasina ux. Will. White. 


w Plac. de anno 21. H. 6. Rot. 408.  joh. White, consangu. & haeres joh. Napton.    

t Plac. de anno 21. H. 6. Rot. 408.  Jana ux. Joh. de Shukburgh.  

u Plac. de anno 21. H. 6. Rot. 408.  Joh de Napton, fill. & haeres. 


x Plac. de anno 21. H. 6. Rot. 408.  Will. de Napton. 


y Plac. de anno 21. H. 6. Rot. 408.  Thom. de Napton, obiit sin● prole.          

q Exvet. membr. penès Will. Com. Denb.  Joh. de napped. duxit Alic. filiam Ric. de Misterton. 


r Exvet. membr. penès Will. Com. Denb.  Agnes ux. Galf. Filding.               
In 16 H. 3. the second Adam de Napton was 
c Claus. 16. H. 3. in d.  one of the Commissioners in this County for assessing and collecting the xl. part of all movables imposed upon the people for the K. use; 
d Rot. F. 20 H. 3. m. 8.  and married Agnes, one of the daughters and heirs to Rob. de Salceto.  
Of his son Adam I find, that in 36 H. 3. he was a Commissioner 
e Pat. 36. H. 3. in d.  for the Goal-delivery at Warwick, being then one of the Coroners in this Shire; from which Office he had leave to be free 
f Claus. 36. H. 3. m. 5. , the same year, by reason of his employment in the service of Ralph Fitz Nicholas (a great man in those days, and Steward to the K. as in Stretton-Baskervile I have intimated) yet the next ensuing year was he again made Coroner 
g Claus. 37. H. 3. m. 1. ; but, in regard of his disability to undergo it, had shortly after a discharge 
h Claus. 38. H. 3. m. 4.  from that Office. This Adam was a 
i Pl. de Jur. & Ass. apud Wa●r. cr●st. Hill. 13 E. ●.  Kt. in 13 E. 1. and left issue Robert; who amongst many other great men, in 29 E. 1. had Summons 
k Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 13.  to be at Barwick upon tweed on the Feast-day of the Nativity of S. I●hn Bapt. sufficiently accoutred with Horse and Arms to march against the Scots; and the same year was constituted 
l Pat. 29. E. 1. m. 1.  one of the Commissioners for assessing and collecting a xv. in this County. In 
m Ex autog. penès Will. Com. Denbigh.  4 E. 2. he was a Kt. In 13. he was, with john de Langley, assigned 
n Rot. F. 13 ●. 2. m. 9  to levy and collect the S●utage in this County, for the expedition in●o Scotland; and in 15. he had a Charter 
o Cart. 15 E. 2. n. 32.  for a market to be kept here at Napton weekly upon the Thursday, and a yearly Fair to last for 3 days, viz. the Even, day and morrow after the Assumption of the blessed Virgin.  
This Sir Robert married 
p Rot. I. Rous.  Lucia the daughter to Guy de Beauchamp E. of Warwick, and had issue 
q Claus. 14. E. 3. in d. m. 49.  Adam his son and heir: which Adam being dead before the 44 E. 3. left issue John his son and heir, and two daughters, viz. Thomasine, married to Will. White, and Jane to john de Shukburgh, as the descent showeth: But that this manor of Napton divolved to the Shukboroughs by reason of that marriage, though the said I●ne or her descendants at length became heirs, or coheirs to the family of Napton, I make a question: For in 1 H. 4 john Napton and Eliz. his wife past 
r F. levat. Craft. Asc●n●. 1 H. 4.  it to Ric. Cosford and Ric. Geydon Priests; and in 12 H. 4. W●ll. the son of Alice Betons of Napton, and Agnes his wife, levied a Fine 
s Mens. Pasch. 12 H. 4.  thereof to Will. S●ukburgh and others, and to the heirs of the 〈◊〉 W. Shugburgh, with warranty against 〈…〉 heirs. Which Will. Shukburgh ● of Shukburgh (for so ●e is termed) was certifi●● 
t Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be Lord thereof in 10 H. 6. from whom it is by inheritance come to Sir Ric. Shukburgh, now of Shukburgh K●. the present owner thereof.  
And f●●m an heir female to a younger branch of these N●ptons, are the Feildings of Newnham likewise descended, as not only by certain old quarterings in their Arms, but by the pedigree on the last page, appeareth: through whose right they heretofore posse●● 
u Ex autog. penès wil Com. Denb.  the manor of Misterton it Com. Leic. out of which a Rent is still paid to them.  
It should seem that those lands which Turchill de Warwick held here in the Conq. reign, continued for some time to his posterity; for in 52 H. 3. Thom. de Ardern, lineal heir to Turchill, was certified 
w Esc. 52. H. 3.  to hold the x● part of a Kts. fee in this place of the E. of Warwick. In 20 H. 3. I find, 
x Testa de Nevil.  that Rob. de Al●eto held half a Kts. fee here of the Prior of Coventre; and in 
y Esc. 9 E. 2.  9 E. 2. Ralph Basset of Sapcote the v. part, lying on that side of Napton anciently called 
z Esc. 2. H. 4.  Napton-Boscher; for which in 44 E. 3. Ric. de Compton and his tenants did 
a Cartul. Warwic● Com. f. 187. b.  answer: but in whom these are now, or to show any thing more of them, is past my skill.  
Besides this manor, whereof I have already spoke, there are two other within the precincts of Napton; the one commonly called Vaux his manor, and the other Brownes; of which I have here added what I have f●und in Record, or otherwise. The first of these was by a Fine, 
b xv. Mich.  levied 9 E. 2. between Rob. de Harwedon Pl. and john de Wileby Deforciant, settled upon the said Rob. for life, the remainder to Rob. the son of the said john de Wileby, and Emme his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies; and for default of such issue, to the right heirs of john de W●leby. Of this in 6 H. 6. did Thom. chamber and Elianore his wife levy a 
c xv Io●. ●.  Fine, together with other manors i● Com. Leic. and Berks. to Ric. Buckland and his heirs, with warranty against the heirs of the said Elianore, which argues that she was an Inheritrix: but it seems the uses were to the said Tho. Chaumbre; for in 10 H. 6. the said Thomas, by the name of Thom. chamber of Spretton in Com. Northhampt. Esq was certified 
d Rot. penès Rem. R. in Scac.  to hold the same by the 4 part of a Kts. fee.  
How it came from chamber to Vaux, I have not yet seen; but in 1 E. 4. it eschaeted 
e Pat. 2. E. 4. p 1. m. 5.  to the Crown by the attainder of Sir W●ll Vaux Kt. and the same year was give● 
f Pat. 2. E. 4. p 1. m. 5.  away by the K. t● Ralph H●stings Esq and his heirs, which grant K. Ric. 3. by his Letters Pat. 
g Pat. 1 ●. 3. p. 5.  dated 10 Aug. 1 of his reign, confirmed. Neither can I say any more thereof, than that 3 parts in 4 of it were sold 
h Ex autog. penes S. Arche●, eq. aur.  to Thom. Deacons of Napton Gent. 15 nou. 36 Eliz. by Laurence Eyton of ...... in Com. Northhampt. Gent. and Edw. Eyton his son: which Thomas, upon the marriage of Will. his son with Grace, one of the daughters of Hugh Beresford, late of Slateley in this County, by his Deed 
i Ex autog. penes S. Arche●, eq. aur.  dated 20 junii, 12 jac. entailed it on the said Will. with divers remainders.  
And of brown's I find 
k Ex autog. penes Ric. Shukburgh eq. aur. , that the family of Brown being possessed of several parcels of land here, that came in time to have the reputation of a manor, at length by Joane the daughter of Henry Browne, wife to john Cranow, they descended to Christopher Cranow their son and heir: which Christopher, by his Deed dated 10 Martii, 24 H. 7. past all his right therein unto Ric. Willys and his heirs; from whom descended George Willys late of Fenni-Compton Gent. who in 16 Car. aliened the greatest part, if not all of them, to Ric. Shukburgh Esq (but now Kt.) the present owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) was in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
l MS in Scac.  at xxv marks, the perpetual patronage whereof Sir john de Pulteny K●. obtained; procuring Ric. de Napton, Rector of the Church of Whelton in Com. Northamp. 22 E. 3. to release 
m Claus. 22 E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  unto him all his title therein: and thereupon the same year had licence 
n Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16  of the K. to bestow it on the Church of S. Laurence in Candlewyk-street London, by him the said Sir John then newly founded. But before it was appropriate thereto as he intended, john Stratford Archb. of Cant. got it 
o Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 16 , with intent to annex it to the Chapel of S. Thomas the Martyr, than also newly by him founded at Stratford super Avon in this County: Howbeit this purpose of the Archb. was not effected; for it appears, that Rob. de Stretford, Bishop of Chichester (brother and heir to the Archbishop of Canterbury) granted it to Will. de Shareshull and others, in 35 E. 3. who by the K. Letters Pat. dated 4 Dec. the same year, 
p Ex ve●. membr. in bibl. Arundel.  had licence 
q Ex ve●. membr. in bibl. Arundel.  to bestow it on the Monks of comb; which they did not accordingly do: but in 37 E. 3. passed 
r Ex ve●. membr. in bibl. Arundel.  it to Ric. Earl of Arundel, and his heirs, whereby at length it came to the said Coll. Church of S. Laurence-Pultney, and was incorporate 
s Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Lich.  thereto by Pope Vrban the vi. the vicarage being endowed in 11 R. 2. by Ric. Scroop Bishop of 
t Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Lich.  cou. and Lich. which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was valued 
u MS penès S. A. eq. aur,  at ix l. xiiii s. per ann. over and above viij s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Within the precincts of this parish was there a Chapel of S. Laurence, as appears by a licence 
w Sk. f. 29. a.  in 16 R. 2. granted by the B. unto one john Odams of Napton, that he might have divine service celebrated therein.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes & temp. Inst.  Will. de Peyto, hac vice. 

Sere●. f. 3. b.  Tho. de Morhall, 5 Cal. junii, 1358.  D. Will. de Shareshull mil. Tho. de Ludlow, & Will. Banaster, hac vice. 

Ib. f. 9 b.  joh. Reynald Cap. 7 Id. Sept. 1361.  Ric. Comes Arundel & Surr. 

Ib. f. 15. b.  Ric. de Tysho, 15 Cal. junii, 1367.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Magr. & Cap. Collegii S. Laur. Pultney. 

Sk. f. 3. a.  joh. atte-Well Pbr. 8 Maii, 1388.  Magr. & Cap. Collegii S. Laur. Pultney. 

Heyw. f. 21. b.  joh. Almonbury Cap. ult. Junii, 1428.  Magr. & Cap. Collegii S. Laur. Pultney. 

Ib. f. 25. a.  Henr. Villers Pbr. 2 Sept. 1430.  Magr. & Cap. Collegii S. Laur. Pultney. 

Ib. f. 35. a.  Will. Wattus Pbr. 18 Sept. 1436.  Magr. & Cap. Collegii S. Laur. Pultney. 

〈◊〉. f. 3. a.  Rog. crisp Cap. 10 jan. 1452.  Magr. & Cap. Collegii S. Laur. Pultney. 

●●r & P. ●. 18. a.  joh. Scoley Cap. 17 junii, 1541.  Edw. Napper gen. 

●amps. & ●. f. 9 a.  joh. W●lks Pbr. 28 Apr. 1556.  D. Eliz. Regina. 

●b. f. 43. b.  joh. Bell Cler. 24 nou. 1569.  D. Eliz. Regina. 

●b. f. 45. a.  Tho. Hancock Cler. 22 jan. 1572.  jacobus Rex. 

●ve●ton ●und. F.  Tho. faucet Cler. 3 Oct. 1604.  jacobus Rex. 

abide.  Henr. tailor Cler. 22 jun. 1608.  jacobus Rex. 

Morton ●●nd, in●ert.  joh. Bowyer Cler. 3 Maii, 1619.   
Arms in the Church windows.  
Sable a Cheveron betwixt 3 mullets Arg. (quartering Napton and Lunel.) 
Shukburgh.  Or, upon a fesse azure 3 Escalops Arg. 
Napton.  Gules 3 hands couped Argent. 
Dyssart.    

Southam.  
FOllowing this little stream, I come next to Southam, situate on the North side thereof. This, with a great part of Lodbroke and Rodburne, was given by K. Ethelred (about 80 years before the Norman Conquest) unto Earl Leofwyne, as by his Deed 
MS in ●●bl. Cot●●n (sub ●●gie Clau●●. A. 8.) ● 4. a. , where the meats and bounds in the Saxon language are set forth, may appear; and by Earl Leofrik, son to the said Leofwyne, bestowed 
Cart. 19 ● 2. m. 3. ● Inspex.  on the Monks of Coventre upon his foundation of that Monastery in an. 1047. (1 Edw. Conf.) By the Conq. Survey 
z doomsday l.  I find, that it contained 4 hides, having 2 mills rated at iiii s. and woods of one mile in length, and half a mile in breadth, which were in the K. hands at that time; but where those woods stood, is hard to find out, for now there is scarce a tree left. In that Record 
a doomsday l.  it is written Sucham, the t being mistaken, as is usual, for c. which name (doubtless) it had, by reason of its Southern site from some former plantation, the word ham, with our ancestors signifying the same with habitatio.  
To the Monks of Coventre it continued even till the dissolution of that Monastery, and had a weekly market on the Wednesday, first granted 
b Cart. 11. H. 3. m. 32.  thereto in 11 H. 3. with a fair yearly to last for 8 days, beginning on the day of S. Leodegarius the Martyr, (which falls out 2 Oct.) But these days for the market and fair being not found so fit for this place, in 23 H. 3. they were by a new Charter 
c Cart. 33. H. 3. m. 5. in cedula.  altered, viz. the market to the Monday, and the fair to S. George his day, and 7 days after.  
Divers privileges had the said Monks here, as well as in other their lands, which I shall forbear now to mention, in regard that I have in cou. taken notice of them at large. But upon the dissolution of that Religious House, this manor was in 34 H. 8. granted 
d Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 1.  to Sir Edm. Knightley Kt. and his heirs, 25 Apr. 34 H. 8. whereof he died seized 12 Sept. following, leaving Joan, the wife of john Knotsford Sergeant at arms, Susanna Knightly, Anne the wife of George Throgmorton Esq Mary the wife of Bartholomew Hussey, and Frances Knightly, his cousins 
e Esc. 34 H. 8.  and next heirs, viz. daughters and heirs to Richard Knightly late of Vpton in Com. Northampt. Esq brother and heir to the said Sir Edmund: By which means it came to be divided into 5 parts, whereof one was sold 
f F. levat. T. Trin. 3. E. 6.  by james Duffeild and Frances his wife (one of the said coheirs) in 3 E. 6. to Will. Est and others.  
To trace down the succession of the rest, would be a work both intricate and troublesome; therefore all that I will here further observe touching these parcels, is, that Anne the wife to George Throgmorton before mentioned, afterwards of Tho. Porter of Etyndon in this County, and lastly of Will. Cecil Esq died 
g Esc. 7. Eliz.  12 junii, 7 Eliz. seized of the 4 part of this manor, leaving Fulke Porter, her son and heir, 15 years of age. And that Clem. Throgmorton of Haseley Esq was found 
h Esc. 17. Eliz.  to die seized of a 5 part in 16 Eliz. Job his son and heir being then 28 years of age.  
In 21 R. 2. the Prior of Coventre was presented 
i Plac. coram R. T. Mich. 21. R. 2.  for not repairing a Bridge upon the River Ichene, lving in this parish, and on the roadway betwixt Southam and Warwick; but it being proved that the said Bridge was originally made out of the devotion of some well minded people for the benefit of passengers; and that one john bailiff of Southam, and divers other charitable persons, had repaired the same, of their voluntary dispositions, the Prior was discharged.  
The Monks of Coventre being Lords of this manor, were also Patrons of the Church, out of which by an Agreement 
k Regist. de Cumba, f. 48. a. b.  betwixt the B. of this diocese, and the said Monks, in 32 H. 3. there was assigned xxx marks yearly to be paid to the Cathedral of Lichfeild for ever, at the Feasts of S. Mich. and Easter by even portions, in lieu of the like sum of xxx marks, which the said Monks had used to pay out of the Church of S. Mich. in Coventre yearly, as in my discourse touching the same I have more fully showed.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. this Church (dedicated to S. James,) was valued 
l MS in Scac.  at x marks, over and above the said Pension of xxx marks, then paid yearly out of it to the Dean and Chapter of Lich. which annuity of xxx marks in 11 R. 2. was seized 
m Esc. 11. R. 2. n. 63.  into the K. hands, in regard it appeared, that the said Dean and Chapter had purchased the same from the Monks of Coventre without licence from the Crown. But in 30 H. 6. the Prior and Covent of Coventre had licence 
n Rot. F. 30 H. 6. m. 2.  from the K. to appropriate it to the use of their Monastery; whereupon it was accordingly effected by Will. Bo●he, then B. of cou. and Lich. his Instrument 
o Bo. f. 82. a.  for that purpose bearing date 15 julii the same year, reserving an yearly Pension of two s. to himself and his successors, and xx d. to the archdeacon of Coventre, to be paid on the Feast-day of S. Mich. the archangel for ever: at which time there was a Vicar endowed 
p Bo. f. 82. a.  with xii marks per ann. and a convenient habitation. Howbeit this Appropriation did not long hold good, as it seems; for in 26 H. 8. there was no vicarage here, but the than Rector certified 
q MS penes 〈◊〉. eq. aur. 42. a. , that the Parsonage was worth xx i l xvii s. iiii d. per ann. over and above the annual pension of x l paid to the Cathedral of Lichfeild, and viij s. for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Langt. f. 5. a.  Gilb. de Hamelhamste Subdiac. Non. Apr. 1296.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 7. b.  Rob. de Loggovere pride. Cal. nou. 1305.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 38. a.  Thom. de Langton Pbr. 5. Cal. Dec. 1313.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 78. b.  joh. de Schul●on Pbr. 19 Cal. Feb. 1319.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Northb. f. 24. b.  Thom. de M●rston Pbr. 4. I●. Apr. 1331.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 30. b.  joh. de Wentebrigg 4 nou. 1337.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 60. a.  Will. de Charw●lton Pbr. 11 Cal. jan. 1355.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Strett. f. 25. b.  joh. de Bereford, 2 Id. Dec. 1378.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 29. b.  Thom. de Baddeby Pbr. 5. Julii, 1382.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Burgh. f. 3. b.  Will. Minworth Pbr. 4. Sept. 1398.  Mr. Will. Cl●me vicar. Eccls. S. Mich. Coven. hac vice. 

Bull. f. 5. b.  Rob. S●urdy 10 Sept. 1417.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Heyw. f. 11. a.  Will. S●gge Pbr. 24 junii, 1423.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 25. a.  D. joh. Hall Pbr. 12 nou. 14●0.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

B●wl. f. 205 b.  Rob. Rowt●ell legum Dr. 12 nou. 1540  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Street. & P. f. 15. b.  Mr. Henr. T●rbott legum Dr. 5 Apr. 1538.  joh. Oliver legum Dr. hac vice, ratione concess. Pr. & C. de cou. 

Ib. f. 18. a.  Mr. Will. Leson legum Dr. 20 julii, 1541.  Edw. 6. Rex Angl. 

Samps. f. 42. b.  joh. Boole Cler. 1 Febr. 1549.  Clem. Throkmorton, & Roul. Litton, hac vice, ratione concess. Pr. & C. de Coventre. 
D. joh. Boole Cler. 24 nou. 1551. 
Ib. f. 42. b.   Clem. Throkmorton ar. & Will. Gent, ratione ut supra. 
Oliverus clerk, 
Samps. & B. f. 8. b.  7 nou. 1554.  Clem. Throkmorton ar. & Will. Gent, ratione ut supra. 
Nich. Tomson Cler. 22 Apr. 1559. 
Ib. f. 12. a.   Will. Gent gen. hac vice, ratione ut suprà. 
Barthol. Green art. Mr. 19 Apr. 1566. 
Ib. f. 42. a.   Edw. Littleton de Pillaton-hall jun. in Com. Staff. miles, ex concess. Dorothea Throgmorton vid. & Clem. Throgmorton mil. 
Franc. Holliok Cler. 22 Feb. 1604. 
Ove●ton bund. F.    

In the West window of the North I'll are these Arms, viz.  Quarterly Or a manch gules. 
Hastings E. of Pembr.  Barry of 6. Arg. and azure, with an urle of martlets gules. 
Valence.    

Stockton.  
North-east from Southam lies Stockton, taking its name from the word Stoke, which signifieth a place of habitation: but thereof do I find no mention in the Conq. Survey. That it was therefore a member of Long-Ichinton, and then involved therewith, if we consider these circumstances, there can be no doubt; first, that Long-Ichinton, whereunto it adjoineth, is certified in Domesday-book to contain so large a number of hides, as there I shall show; and next, that it was held 
r Esc. 2● E. 3. ●● 46. Cl●us. 4 R. 2. m. 33.  of the Lords of Ichinton; by which consequently may be inferred, that some one of them past it away, reserving such services to himself and his heirs as were usual in those elder times to be performed. And though I have not seen any express Record plainly to discover the like grant thereof; yet when I consider, that the family of Limesy were owners of Ichinton soon after the Conquest and that Walter de Sumervile, who lived in H. 2. time, took to wife Cecelia de Limesi, it will be no great rashness to conclude, that the same Walter had it with her in frankmarriage, she being a daughter of that House. To whose posterity it continued till E. 3. time; and then, by a daughter and co-heir, came to G●iffith, as the descent here drawn will show.  
The principal feat of these Somerviles, was at Whichnoure in Co●. Staff. which, with Barton (adjoining thereto) K Will. the Conq. gave 
s Ex v●●. Rot. penès joh. Ferrer de Tamwor●●, castro are.  unto Sir Gaultier de Somervile, a Norman: from whom descended the before specified Walter, that wedded Cecelie de Limesi; and from him (the fifth in descent) John (as the pedigree showeth) who questioned the Prior of Hertford for 
t Plac. ap●● W●stm. O●● Hill. 27. ●. 3.  the advouson of the Church here at Stokton in 27 H. 3. deducing his right thereto from Roger his great grandfather: Unto whom the Prior pleaded, that he was at the disposal of the Abbot of S. Alban, and could not without him give answer thereto: But John replied, that the said Prior, upon a former suit for this advouson, impleaded him by a Writ of Quare impedit, as Prior of Hertford, without naming the Abbot of S. Alban therein, and recovered it: And further alleged, that the Priors of Binham, Tinmouth, and other cells belonging, as this of Hertford did, to S. Alban, always used to plead in their own names, yet so as the said Abbot should have Summons to join with them if he pleased. What the success of this suit was, I have not seen; but it seems the Prior thought fit to strengthen his title; for I find, that in 56. H. 3. he procured the said John to levy a Fine 
Crast. ●la●●. Pasch.  thereof to the use of him and his successors; for which, besides a C l. in money given him for so doing, he was made partaker of all their prayers, and other devout exercises.  


Ex ipsis autog. penès Thom. Dom. Leigh de Stoneley.  Cecelia de Limesi.- 
Lib. rub. ● 94. b.  Walterus de Somervile, 11 H. 2. 


Ex ipsis autog. penès Thom. Dom. Leigh de Stoneley.  Rog. de Somervile, 26 H. 2.- 
Ex ipsis autog. penès Thom. Dom. Leigh de Stoneley.  Edelina filia Rob. Pincernae de Engleby, 28 H. 2. 


Ex ipsis autog. penès Thom. Dom. Leigh de Stoneley.  Rog. de Somervile, defunctus 2 Joh.- 
Ex ipsis autog. penès Thom. Dom. Leigh de Stoneley.  Matilda defuncta 4 H. 3. 


Ex autog. ●enès Fr. Nether●ole eq. aur.  Rog. de Somervile, infra aet. 4 H. 3. 


Rot. P. 2. ●oh. Warr.  Joh. de Somervile, defunctus 8 E. 1. 


Com. de T. Pasch. 4 H. 3. Rot. 3.  Rob. de Somervile, miles, ob. 25 E. 1.- 
Com. de T. Pasch. 4 H. 3. Rot. 3.  Isab. una filiarum & haered. Rog. de Merlay. 


Com. de T. Pasch. 4 H. 3. Rot. 3.  Robertus Rogerus Adam Johannes Edmundus obierunt sine prole masc.  

Esc. 8 E. ●. n. 28.  Philippus de Somervile, miles, ob. 23 Jan. 28 E. 3. 


Claus. 56. ●. 3. m. 9 〈◊〉 dorso.  Joanna ux. Rhesi ap Griffith mil. 30 E. 3. 


Ex Rot. vet. penès Dom. Will. Howard de Naworth castro.  Rhesus ap Griffith, 30 E. 3. 


Ex Rot. vet. penès Dom. Will. Howard de Naworth castro.  Tho. Griffith ar. 9 H. 5. 


Esc. 29. ●. 3. n. 46.  joh. Griffith ob. 11 E. 4. 


Esc. 30. E. 3. n. 49.  Walt. Griffith miles, ob. 21 E. 4. 


Rot. F. 9 ●. 5. m. 2.  Walt. Griffith, aet. 8. ann. 21 E. 4.            

Ex Rot. vet. penès Dom. Will. Howard de Naworth castro.  Eliz. ux. Joh. Stafford. 


Ex Rot. vet. penès Dom. Will. Howard de Naworth castro.  Matilda ux. Edm. filii joh. Vernon, 29 E. 3.                  

Ex ipsis autog. penès Thom. Dom. Leigh de Stoneley.  Walt. de Limesi.  

Ex ipsis autog. penès Thom. Dom. Leigh de Stoneley.  Philippus.   
Whether this Church was originally granted to the Monks at Hertford before mentioned, by Rob. de Limesi, Founder 
Orig. 11 E. 4. Rot. 21.  of that Cell in H. 1. time; or whether by Cecelia de Limesi, and Walter de Somervile her husband (he having a more than ordinary respect to those Monks for her ancestors sake) I cannot positively affirm; but that it was so given by one of them, is not to be doubted. To this John succeeded Sir Rob. de Somervile Kt. who in 18 E. 1. had a Charter 
Esc. 21 E. 4. n. 43.  of Free-warren (inter alia) in this his manor of Stokton. Which Sir Rob. left issue divers sons, whereof Adam was 
M. Paris. ● vit. Abb. ●51. l. 10. ● Cart. 18 ●. 1. n. 97. ● Claus. 1. ●. 3. p. 2. 〈◊〉 d. m. 12.  one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parl. of 1 E. 3. But all dying issueless, Philip, the youngest (a Kt. 
F. levat. ●ast. Joh. ●apt.  likewise in 11 E. 3.) enjoyed the estate; and in 12 Edw. 3. entailed 
a F. levat. xv Trin.  this manor upon the heirs male of his body by Margaret then his wife; but for lack of such issue, on Rese ap Griffith, and Joan his wife, for the life of the said Joan; and after her decease, on Thomas the son of the said Rese, with divers remainders.  
Which Sir Philip died 
b Esc. 29. E. 3. n. 46.  23 jan. 28 E. 3. leaving issue 
c Esc. 30. E. 3. n. 49.  Joan his eldest daughter, wife of Sir Rese ap Griffith Kt. above mentioned, and Eliz. of john Stafford. Betwixt whom partition being made, the inheritance of this Lordship went with Joan, and so came by descent to Sir George Griffith Kt. who in 35 H. 8. aliened it 
d F. levat. T. Mich. 35 H. 8.  to Sir Walt. Smyth Kt. which Sir Walter sold 
e F. levat. T. Pasch. 1 E. 6.  it to Nich. Purefey in 1 E. 6. From whom descended George Purefey of Drayton in Com. Leic. Esq who in our memory past it to john Clapham, one of the six Clerks in Chancery: which John, dying without issue, left john Clapham late of Winnall juxta Coventre his heir.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Michael) belonged to the Priory of Hertford (as I have already showed) and in ann. 1291. 19 E. 1. was valued 
f MS in Scacc.  at ix marks; but in 
g MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 41. a.  26 H. 8. at x l. seven s. over and above xxx s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals. But what the said Priory of Hertford had here in Stokton, was after the dissolution of that Religious House, together with the site thereof, granted 
h Pat. 29. H. 8. p. 2.  in 29 H. 8. to Anthony Denny and his heirs.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Ysabella de Sumervill Domina de Stocton. 
Magr. Ric. de Lynton. Anno 1249.  Prior & Monachi de Hertford. 
Ric. de Kilkenny. s. date. 
Ex ipsis autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.   Prior & Monachi de Hertford. 
Elias de S. Albano Cleric. Anno 1315. 
Ex ipsis autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.   Io. de odingsell's miles. 
joh. de Wapingbury Anno 1315. 
Ex ipsis autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.   Io. de odingsell's miles. 
D. Will. de Brymmesgrave Pbr. Anno 1315.  Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
Petrus de Hercle 14. Cal. junii 1316. 
Langt. f. 40. b.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
Will. Sars accolitus 5. Nou. 1320. 
Ib. f. 79. b.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
Ric. de mere Pbr. 4. Id. nou. 1358. 
Strett. f. 4. a.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
joh. Plumbe Pbr. 18. Mar. 1396. 
Sk. f. 12. b.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
Philippus Polton 6. Sept. 1414. 
Arund. f. 141. b.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
joh. Bote Cap. 16. Nou. 1417. 
Bull. f. 6. a.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
D. Ric. Bredrod Cap. 16. Aug. 1424. 
Heyw. f. 13. a.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
joh. Byrtley 1. Apr. 1435. 
Ib. f. 33. b.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
Ric. Ricards Pbr. 21. Apr. 1436. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   Prior & Conventus de Hertford. 
Thom. Hayward Cap. 20. Apr. 1458. 
Bowl. f. 26. b.   D. Anth. Denney miles. 
Will Crook Cap. 3. Maii 1545. 
Samps. f. 41. a.   Geru. Lassells de Collingham in Com. Nott. ar. 
Nath. Baxter Cler. 14. Aug. 1590. 
Overton bund. E.   Thom. Davies gen. 
Thom. Lever Cler. 26. Martii 1628. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Long-Ichington.  
THis, containing the Hamlets of Bascote and Stonithorpe, had its name originally from the River Ichene on the banks whereof 'tis situate. In the conqueror's time, being possessed by one Cristina, who had it of the same King's gift, it was by the Survey, then made, certified to contain 24. hides, and is there written Icentone. At that time it had a Church; for there were then two Priests; as also two Mills rated at vi s. viij d. with woods of two furlongs in length and one in breadth, all being valued at xx li. But when the King gave it to the said Cristina, it yielded xxxvi li.  
This, with the other lands belonging to the said Cristina came to the family of Limsie, anciently men of great note, having their principal seat at Wulverle, whereof they were called Barons, as when I come to Solihull shall be manifested: but whether this Cristina married to Ralph de Limesie, an eminent man in the conquerors time, having fair possessions in the Counties of Norff. Suff. Hertford, Northampt. Nott. Somerset, Devon: and Warwick, I cannot affirm: howbeit, that his posterity enjoyed her lands, is sure enough, flourishing in great honour till King John's time, that the male line extinguished, and the Barony of Lymsie (for so it is called) was divided 
i Plac. de B. T. Trin. 27 H. 3. Rot. 5. Hertf.  betwixt Hugh de odingsell's a Fleming, and David de Lindesey a Scot, husbands to the coheirs of john de Limesy, as the descent here inserted will show.  
But before I begin to speak of the family of Odingsells, who had their seat here, I have a word or two to say of the Limesies, their ancerstors; which is, that from the before specified Ralph descended Ralph, founder 
k Ex Reg. S. Albani in Bibls. Cotton. f. 123.  of the Priory at Hertford in H. 1. time● which Ralph gave 
l Ex Reg. S. Albani in Bibls. Cotton. f. 123.  thereunto certain lands lying in this Lordship. To whom succeeded 
m Ex Reg. S. Albani in Bibls. Cotton. f. 123.  Alan his son and heir, who gave 
n Ex Reg. S. Albani in Bibls. Cotton. f. 123.  to that Monastery the Church of this Ichinton; which grant Gerard his son, and John the son and heir of the same Gerard confirmed 
o Ex Reg. S. Albani in Bibls. Cotton. f. 123. .  
But descending to Odingsells, I observe, that from the said Hugh, by Basilia, sprung two very eminent and worthy families; of which the chief resided here at Ichinton, even till our father's memory; and that the other, which had Solihull and Maxstoke, continuing not many descents, was by heirs female transplanted into other stocks. In 15. Joh. partition being 
p Rot. F. 15. joh. p. 1. m. 4.  made betwixt those coheirs, the said Hugh and Basilia paid a Fine 
q Rot. F. 15. joh. p. 1. m. 4.  of 500 marks to the King for livery of the moiety of those lands, by inheritance pertaining to her upon the death of her brother john de Limesi without issue, lying 
r Rot. F. 15. joh. p. 1. m. 4.  in the counties of Hertford, Oxford, Worcester, Suff, and Warwick: For securing the 

Rad. de Limesia, fundator Priorat. de Hertford- Hadewis● 

Alanus de Limesi. 

Triamus de Limesi.  
Gerardus de Limesi 8. H. 2.- Amicia. 

Alianora ux. Davidis de Lindsei. 

David de Lindsey. 

David Gerard. Walt. W●ll. ob. s. p.  

a Pl. de Jur. & Ass. apud Warw. craft. Hill. 13. ●. ●  Alicia soror & raeres, ux. Henr. de Pinkney. 34. H. 3. 


b Pl. de Jur. & Ass. apud Warw. craft. Hill. 13. ●. ●  Henr. de Pinkney. 


c Pl. de Jur. & Ass. apud Warw. craft. Hill. 13. ●. ●  Rob. de Pinkney 13 E. 1. 


d Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 10.  Thom de Pinkney ob. s. p. 


f Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 10.  Rob. de Pinkney D. manerii de Stene in Com. Northampt. 22 E. 1.    

e Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 10.  joh. de Pinkney miles suspensus 22. E. 1.            
joh. de Limesi duxit Aliciam Fil. Rob. de Harecourt. 

Hugo de Limesi ob. s. p.    
Alanus, & Gerardus ob. s. prole.  
Amabilla ob. s. prole.  
Basilia ux, Hug. de Odingsels. 

Hugo de Odingsels ob. s. p.  
Gerardus de Odingsels miles 23. H. 3. 

Hugo de Odingsels 51. H. 3. 

joh. de Odingsels mil. defunctus 10 E. 3. 

joh. de Odingsels ob. 27 E. 3.- Amicia filia Rog. Corbet. 

joh. de Odingsels miles ob. 4 R. 2. 

joh. de Odingsels miles, ob. 5 H. 4. 

Edw. de Odingsels miles ob. 6 E. 4. Margar. filia joh. Cokain de Bury-Hatley in Com. Bedf. 

Gerardus de Odingsels 8 H. 7. 

Edw. Odingsels 9 H. 7.- Anna filia Ric. Verney de Compton ar. 

Edm. Odingsels obiit ● Sept. 5 & 6 Ph. & M. 

joh. Odingsels ob. s. prole●  
Will. Odingsels.- Thom. Odingsels ob. s. p. 

Thom. Odingsels, servus Will. D. Burleigh. temp. R. Eliz. obiit● coelebe.                      
Rad. cognom. de Limesy.  
Ric. de Limesy 

Petrus de Limesi ob. 18. E. 2. 

joh. de Limesi 18 E. 2.        
Will. de Odingsels de Solihull & Maxstoke.           payment whereof, Hugh and Will. two of his sons became bound 
s Rot. F. 15. joh. p. 1. m. 4. . Which john de Limesi died 
t Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  9 R. 4. 1. Whereupon Alice his widow (daughter of Rob. de Harecourt) married 
u Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  to Walleran E. of Warwick.  
This Hugh de odingsell's was 
w Ex autogr. penès S.A. eq. aur.  a Knight, and a man of great note in his time: for I find 
x Claus. 5. H. 3. in d. , that in 5 H. 3. he attended the King in person to the siege of Bitham-Castle in Com. Linc. with considerable forces, for which he had warrant to levy Escuage upon all his tenants that held of him by military service; and died in 23 H. 3. whereupon Gerard his son had livery 
y Rot. F. 23 H. 3. m. 6.  of all the lands in Ichington ● and elsewhere, that were of the inheheritance of Basilia his mother, and held of the King in Capite, then doing his homage, and giving security to the Shiriff of this County for the payment of his Relief; viz. 50 li. whereby it appears that his estate was great, the Relief for a knight's fee being anciently 
z Spelm. Gloss. vocab. feudum Hauberticum.  but C s. which Gerard being 
a Ex autog. penès e●●d. S. A.  a Knight in 26 H. 3. gave a Fine 
b Rot. P. 26 H. 3.  of 50. marks to be freed from attendance upon the King into Gascoign, towards the payment whereof he had power to levy Escuage upon all the Knights fees held of him: And in 48 H. 3. had summons 
c Claus. 48. H. 3. in d. in cedula.  with many other great men, to be at Oxford in Midlent, sufficiently furnished with Horse and arms, there to give the King advice, and assist him against Lewelin P. of Wales and his adherents, then in Rebellion; but departed 
d Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 37.  this life in 50 H. 3. whereupon the custody of his heir, (than not of full age) with his lands held of the King in Capite, were granted 
e Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 37.  to Edmund (surnamed Crouchback) the K. son.  
It seems that the year next following, his said son and heir, viz. Hugh de odingsell's accomplished his full age; for he then did his homage and had livery 
f Rot. F. 51 H. 3. m. 4.  of his lands● which Hugh in 
g Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  16 E. 1. was a Knight, and in 21. purchased 
h F. levat. av. Pasch.  the other moitye of this manor from john de Pinkney, to whom it descended by inheritance from his great grandmother, as the pedigree showeth. This john de Pinkney, being a Knight was the next year following hanged 
i Claus. 22 E. 1. m. 7.  for felony, whereupon there grew suits 
k Claus. 22 E. 1. m. 7.  betwixt the same Hugh de odingsell's and Rob. de Pinkney, son and heir of the said John, concerning the tide to that manor here in Ichington, which belonged to him the said John: but the King minding to afford his grace and favour in an especial manner to the above mentioned Hugh, who at that time was to be employed 
l Claus. 22 E. 1. m. 7.  into Gascoign, commanded 
m Claus. 22 E. 1. m. 7.  the Shiriff to permit the said Hugh to have the present possession thereof (for it was seized 
n Plac. de. T. Trin. 12 E. 1. Rot. 7.  into the King's hands, by reason of that forfeiture) till the business was determined, giving security to prosecute his suit touching the same. By the Inq. 
o Esc. 33. E. 1. n. 74.  taken after the death of this Hugh, who died 33 E. 1. it was certified, that he held this manor of the King in Capite, with the rest of his lands in other places by the service of a half a Barony, to find one soldier in the King's Army for xl. days at his own proper costs.  
To him succeeded John his son and heir, 
p Rot. F. 33. E. 1. m. 9  than 28. years of age. Which Iohn ● being one of those that assisted the Earls of Laucaster and Warwick in the murder of Piers de Gaveston, had the King's pardon 
q Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 1. m. 15. in ced.  for that fact in 7 E. 2. In 9 E. 2. he 
r Ex autog. penès D. & cap. Lich.  was a Knight, and died 10 E. 3. leaving issue 
s Esch. 10 E. 3. n. 11.  John his son and heir than 24. years of age; who in 25 E. 3. being also a Knight, was for divers felonies and seditions then outlawed, whereupon this manor became seized 
t Pl. de T. Hill. 25 E. 3.  into the King's hands, and extended. This John wedded Amicia the daughter of Roger Corbet, with whom he had 
u Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 60.  in marriage the manor of Barlaston in Com. Staff. and died in 
w Esc. 27 E. 3. n. 60.  27 E. 3. leaving John his son and heir 16. years of age; who in 31 E. 3. gave a Fine 
x Rot. F. 31 E. 3. m. 3.  to the King of CC. marks for licence to marry whom he pleased, so that he continued in his due allegiance; at which time he did his homage, and had livery 
y Claus. 31 E 3. m. 4.  of his lands. This last mentioned John was a Knight in 32 E. 3. at which time he had the King's pardon 
z Pat. 32 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  for breaking the house of William de Shareshull a● Barton-Eode, and robbing him of plate and jewels to the value of C l. with certain gold in florence, and other ready money. But after this he became of good credit; for in 51 E. 3. as also in 1. and 3 R. 2. was he joined in Commiss. 
a Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  with Thom. de Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick, and other persons of the best rank, for arraying of men in this County; and in 4 R. 2. died 
b Esc. 4. R. 2. n. 18.  ●eavi●g John his son and heir xv. years of age, who in 9 R. 2. did his homage and had livery 
c Claus. 9 R. 2. m. 1.  ●f his lands.  
Which John was likewise a Kt. and 
d Esc. 5 H. 4. n. 19  died in 5 H. 4. Edw. his son and heir being then in minority; who in 3 H. 5. accomplished 
e Clau●. 3. H 5. m. 17.  his full age, and 
f Pat. 6 H. 5. p. 2. in d. m 30.  being a Knight in 6 H. 5. was much honoured by that renowned King with several employments of note; as also by King H. 6. in the beginning of his reign. For in the same sixth year of King. H. 5. I find him a Commissioner 
g Pat. 6 H. 5. p. 2. in d. m 30.  in this Shire for arraying of men; and the next year following, one of those select men in this County, that bearing ancient arms was summoned 
h Rot. penès Camer Scacc.  to attend the King in person for defence of the Realm. In 9 H. 5. 2. and 5 H. 6. he was in 
i Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  Commission for the Peace in this County; and departing 
k E●c. 6 E. 4. n. 9  this life in 6 E. 4. left ●ssue 
l Lu●nam Q. 11.  by Margaret daughter to john Cok●in of Bury-Hatley in Com. Bedf. Gerard his son and heir 35. years of age. Of whom I find no other thing memorable than that by his Testament 
m Vox. Q. 6.  bearing date Anno 1493. (8 H. 7.) he bequeathed his body to to be buried before the h●gh Al●●r●● the chancel of the holy Trinity here a Ichington ● and willed, that Margar●t his wife should for the health of his soul give iv li. to a friar, or Priest to sing a Trental of S. George, there, for the space of one year next ensuing his decease.  
Whose son and heir, Edward, accomplishing his full age in 9 H. 7. had then livery 
n Pat. 9 H. 7. m. 27.  of his lands; and being a Justice of Peace in this County 
o Pat. de iisd. ann. in dorso.  from 17 H. 7. till his death; as also in 8 H. 8. E cheater 
p Esc. de eodem anno.  for the counties of Warwick and Leicester, married 
q Porth Q. 27.  Anne the daughter of Richard Vern●y of Compton esquire, by whom he had issue Edmund his son and heir; which Edmund died 
r Esc. 1. Eliz.  seized of this manor 2 Sept. 5. & 6. Ph. & M. leaving John his son and heir 30 years of age: who, about the beginning of Q. Eliz. time, betaking himself to extravagant courses, put a period to this ancient and long flourishing family, and died in a miserable condition: For, having fi●st mortgaged this Lordship to Sir John Throgmorton ● (as I have credibly heard,) who past 
* Pat. 14 Eliz. p. 8.  his title therein to R●bert Earl of Leicester, he became so poor, that had not one Harewood, formerly his Tenant, taken him into his house out of pity, he had died in the street. Which Earl, by his last Will and Testament gave the inheritance thereof, after the decease of his Lady, unto Sir Robert Dudley Knight his base son (as he there calls him) of whom in Kenilworth I have further spoke.  
Having thus traced down the succession of the manor, I must not pass by some other things, which are observable concerning this town; whereof the first and most ancient is, that it was the birthplace 
s Hist. M S. J. Rous. p. 122.  of S. Wolstan, the reverend Bishop of Worcester, whose father Eatstanus and his mother Ulgeva, being much devoted to the service of God, towards the later end of their days took upon them the habit of Religion, voluntarily severing each from other; which example incited the said Wolstan to the like course of life: whereupon, having his education in the abbey of Peterburgh, he was shorn a Monk, at length, in the Monastery at Worcester (in which his father had spent his later days in God's service) by Brithegus the venerable Bishop of that place, and afterwards became Bishop 
* M. Paris. p. 19 l. 48.  upon the translation of Aldredus to the see of York, viz. Anno 1060. (18 Edw. Conf.) where he continued till his death, sc. 10, Will. Rufi.  
Th●s Eatstanus (or rather 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉) had the grant of his habitation, here, from Oswald Archbishop of York (who was also Bishop of Worcester, and afterward canonised for a Saint;) the substance of whose Charter 
t Ex R●g. Wigorn. in Bibls. Cotton. (sub effigy. Tib●r●i A. 13) f. 59 b.  I shall here recite, whereby it will appear, that at length it was to return again to the Church of Worcester.  
✚ Regnante imperpetuum Domino nostro jesu Christo, cujus incarnationis humanae anni laterculo DCCCCXCV. ego Oswaldus Archiep. cum licentia illius familiae quae sita in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, nuam viz. mansam ubi ruricolae 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 dicunt si 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fideli meo homini tradendo concedo, sibi dies suos perfruendum, & post se duobus haeredibus tradendum concessi; quibus defunctis Ecclesiae Dei in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 restituatur, etc.  
My next observation is, that it was anciently one of the chief towns in this Shire; first, in regard of the large number of hides it contained, as appears by the conquerors Survey; and next for that it was ranked 
u Rot. P. 15. H. 2.  amongst those few, which in 15 H. 2. were put under the title De auxilio Villarum & Burgorum ad maritandam filiam Regis, whereunto the Inhabitants hereof paid C s. And lastly 
w Ex cod. cui tit. The Princely pleasures of Kenilw. Castle.  that on Satt. ix. julii Anno 1575. 17 Eliz. the before specified Earl of Leicester gave the Queen a glorious entertainment here, in her passage towards Kenilworth-Castle, erecting a Tent of extraordinary largeness for that purpose, the Pins belonging whereto amounted to seven cartload, by which the magnificence thereof may be guest at.  
But besides the family of Odingsells, there were others that had good estates in this town: for in 20 H. 3. Robert de Colingham held 
x Testa. de Nevil.  here half a knight's fee; William le Saiz, the 4 th'. part, and Nicholas le Breton a fourth; of which last I shall say something in Bascote where they resided; but of the other two I am not yet able to discover any more.  
Of the Church (dedicated to the holy Trinity) the moiety, anciently belonging to the Monks of Hertford, was given 
y F. levat. 5. s●pt. Pa●ch. ●6 H. 3.  unto them by David de Lyndesei, and confirmed 
z F. levat. 5. s●pt. Pa●ch. ●6 H. 3.  by Gerard his brother and heir; The benefit which they received thereby being 
a Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  two parts of the Tyth-corn throughout all the demesn-lands of this town; But the other moiety was granted 
b ●. de d●v●sis Com. levat. 3. sept. Mich. 42 H. 3.  by the said David to Will. de Odingsels; which Will. passed 
●. de d●v●sis Com. levat. 3. sept. Mich. 42 H. 3.  it unto Gerard his brother. In An. 1291. 19 E. 1. it was 
d MS. in Scacc.  valued at xxxiii. marks; yet how or when the said moiety was granted from the Monks of Hertford to odingsell's I know not, but do find, that in 13 E. 2. Hugh de Meryngton of Coventre purchased 
e Pat. 13 E. 2. m. 23.  the perpetual patronage of the whole from john de odingsell's Which Hugh in 1 E. 3. died 
f Esc. 1. E. 3. n. 72.  seized thereof, leaving John his son and heir 28. years of age; who the next year following past 
g Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  it to Sir William de Clinton Knight. Which William in 6 E. 3. 
h Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  gave it with 8. mess. six yard land, and xx s. Rent, in this town, to john Lynye Warden of the Chantry at Maxstoke, and his successors, for the health of his soul, and the souls of his ancestors and successors. But it was not long after, that the said Sir William having begun the foundation of a Priory for Canons-Regular of St. Augustine's order at the same place, annexed that Chantry, with the appurtenances thereunto: whereupon the advouson of this Church, with the rest of those lands in Ichington were appropriated 
i Northb. f. 55. a. Pat. 10. E. 3. p. ●● m. 20.  to the use of the said Canons by R. Northburgh Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield 12. Cal. Martii Anno 1386. (10. E. 3.) and a vicarage soon after endowed, which in 26 H. 8. was valued 
k M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 42. a.  at seven li. xviii d. over and above 18 d. allowed for Procurations and synodals. But the said Rectory, after the dissolution of that Religious house, with the lands before specified coming to the Crown, was, with the site of that Monastery, etc. past 
† Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 4.  unto the D. of Suff. as also from him to Traps, and from the coheirs of Traps to Anthony Ludford and Thomas Fisher: which Anthony and Thomas in 25 Eliz. aliened 
* F. levat. xv. Pasch. 25 Eliz.  the said lands by the name of a manor, with two parts of the Tithes of Corn and Hay etc. to Robert Dudley then Earl of Leicester: since which time they have attended the possession of that Lordship so sold by Odingsells as hath been said.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Hugo de Odingsels miles. 
D. joh. de Odingsels Cler. An. 1288. 
Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lichf.   D. Will. de Clinton miles. 
Rob. de Wyke Pbr. 4. Cal. nou. 1329. 
Northb. f. 23. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Rob. de Maxstoke Cap. 11. Cal. nou. 1336. 
Ib. f. 30. a.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Adam de Wythibroke Pbr. Cal. Maii 1337. 
Ib. f. 31. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. de Bradwell Cap. 8. Cal. Aug. 1349. 
Ib. f. 48. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Adam de Colsshull Pbr. .... 1359. 
Strett. f. 6. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. de Caldecote 5. Id. Dec. 1375. 
Ib. f. 22. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Thom. Nassyngton Cap. 22. Sept. 1407. 
Burgh. f. 20. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. Inderay Cap. 28. Feb. 1422. 
Heyw. f. 11. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. D .... get 17. Aug. 1423. 
Ib. f. 11. b.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Will. silk decret. Dr. Pbr. 2. Aug. 1427. 
Ib. f. 19 b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
D. Ric. Whitelombe 8. Martii 1428. 
Ib. 21. b   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. Nobull Pbr. 8. Junii 1439. 
Ib. f. 37. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Thom. Smyth Cap. 16. Dec. 1529. 
Bl. f. 16. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
D. Thom. Hopkyns Pbr. 9 Maii 1531. 
Ib. f. 18. a.   Rich. Bartue ar. ac Cath. Ducissa Suff. ux. ejus. 
Thom. Odingsels, 
Samps. & B. f. 43. b.  29. Martii 1569.  D. Regina Eliz. 
Georgius Soden 17. Jan. 1569.  Thom. mould Clerie. ex concess. Leticiae Comitissae Leic. 

Overton, bund, F.  Math. Gilbert Cler. 28. Apr. 1606.  Rob. Comes Leic. 
Raphaell Pearce in art. Mgr. 18. Sept. 1628. 
Morton bund incert.    
Upon a Marble grave-stone this Inscription in a plate of brass.  
Of your charity pray for the soul of Edward  
Odingsell late o Long-Ichington in the County  
of Warwick esquire, gentleman-usher to King  
Henry the seventh who died ................  
in the year of our Lord M. D. xxii.   

Bascote.  
THIS Hamlet was originally a member of Long-Ichinton; yet I h●ve not met with any mention of it 〈◊〉 7 R. 1. and then do I find 
Rot. P. 7. R. 1. , that Robert Briton had lands here: but afterwards, in King John's time, that David the son of David de Lindesei, (who●e right here came by Elianore his mother one of the coheirs to john de Limesi as in Ichington I have showed) did confirm to Nic●olas Briton and his heirs eight yard land lying here and in Ichinton, to hold by the 4. part of a knight's fee; which lands Roger Briton father of the saith Nicholas formerly held. After this, viz. in 21 E. 1. Sir john Pinkney Knight, having granted unto Sir Hugh de odingsell's all his interest in Long Ichinton, gave notice 
Ex autog. ●enès S. A. ●q. aur.  to William le Breton, that for the future he should perform those services to the said Sir Hugh and his heirs, as were due by the same William to the above named Sir john Pinkney. Which William was son to the before recited Nicholas, as I guess, but what I have seen worth note in relation to him or his descendants, I have already mentioned in Wolston: for in 7 E. 2. Guy le Bretoun, son 
Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 151.  to the said Will. sold 
Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 151.  all his lands here, to Peter de L●mesi and Alice his wife, and the heirs of the said Peter: which lands in 18 E. 2. eschaeted 
Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 151.  to the Crown by reason that he was in the rebellion of Thomas Earl of Lancaster (as in Arley I have fully manifested.)  
The next possessor 
q Ex ipsis autog. penès Burg. de Washall.  thereof (of whom I have found any mention) was Sir john Rochfort Kt. who by his deed 
r Ex ipsis autog. penès Burg. de Washall.  dated 8 Oct. 4 H. 4. past it unto Thomas Seyvill, which Thomas enjoyed it 
s Ex ipsis autog. penès Burg. de Washall.  in 2 H. 5. But in 9 H. 5. john Morton a Priest conveyed 
t Ex ipsis autog. penès Burg. de Washall.  it to joh. Lee of Warwick, Thomas Wyrth, and Richard Smyth, who were but trusties, it should seem: For 6. Sept. 8 H. 6. the same john Lee did pass 
v Ibid.  to Thomas Molesley and his heirs his whole right therein; unto whom also T. Wyrth released 
w Ibid.  his interest; so that in 10 H. 6. the said ●. Molesley, who then wrote himself of Mokkushull in this County, was certified 
x Rot. in Scacc. penès Rem. R.  to be Lord thereof. Which Thomas by his deed 
y Ex autogr. penès Burg. de Walshall.  of feoffment, bearing hate on the day of S. Nicholas 30 H. 6. granted it to W●lliam Lyle and Thomas maggot, in trust for the use of the town of Walshall: but it so fell out, that the Inhabitants, being kept from the profits thereof, in the beginning of H. 8. time, by john Lyle son of Will. Lyle the surviving feoffee, who denied any such trust, pretending it to be his own inheritance, came to Moxhull and drove away Mr. lyles cattles; of which unjustifiable act he hasted not to take advantage, by reason he was liable to their action; and so upon cool debate betwixt them, they grew to this conclusion 
z Ex autogr. penès Burg. de Walshall. ; viz. that Mr. Lyle should suffer a Recovery thereof, which was accordingly done in 6 H. 8. Richard Hurst and john ford of Walshall being the persons to whom it was adjudged. Which Richard and John soon after made a New feoffment 
a Ex autogr. penès Burg. de Walshall.  thereof to some other of the Inhabitants to the use of the town; and by the like renewing of Feoffments it hath continued to the said uses until this day.   

Stonythorpe.  
THIS, of a small Hamlet, is now reduced to one House, and hath its name from the rocky condition of the ground where it stands, the word Thorpe in our old English signifying a petty village: But it was originally a member of Long-Ichington, and held 
b Esc. 3 E. 3. n. 63.  thereof; though when first granted away by the Lords of that manor I have not seen: For before 2 E. 2. I find no mention of it, and then one Robert Sampsun possessed 
c F. levat. xv. Mich. 2. E. 2.  it. Which Robert in 4 E. 2. sold 
d F. levat. Oct. Trin. 4 E. 2.  it to Sir William de Bereford Knight (chief Justice of the Common pleas) reserving an estate for life to himself and Margery his wife. From whom it descended to Edmund de Bereford, his son, who was seized of it in 
e Esc. 3. E. 33. n. 6.  3 E. 3. and in 20 E. 3. by Fine 
f Oct. Purif.  entailed it upon the heirs of his body. By virtue of which entail it came to john de Bereford, son of the said Edmund who 
g Esc. 30 E. 3. n. 47.  died seized thereof in 30 E. 3. leaving Baldwin his brother and heir 24. years of age, Eva his widow, having it assigned 
h Claus. 31 E. 3. m. 23.  to her in part of her dower.  
After which it divolved to Joan, grandchild and heir to Joan the wife of Gilbert de Ellesfield one of the sisters and heirs to the before-specified Edmund de Bereford, than wife to john Hore of Childerley in Com. Cantab. as the descent in Langley showeth. which John and Joan passed 
i F. levat. xv. Pasch. 8 H. 4.  it away to William Hore of Elmedon in this County in 8 H. 4. whose posterity in the male line enjoyed it till about the beginning of H. 8. time, that Nicholas Hanslap of Aynho in Com. Northampt. had it by 
k Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  marriage with Joan the daughter and heir to Robert Hore. From which Nicholas is lineally descended ..... Hanslap, now owner thereof, Anno scil. 1640.  


a F. levat. xv Pasch. 8 H. 4. Warw.  Will. Hore de Elmedon 8 H. 4.- 
b Ex autog. penès Joh. main de Elmedon are.  Margareta filia Will. Allesley 4. H. 5. 


c Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Thom. Hore de Elmedon.- 
d Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Margar. filia & cohaeres Alani waldeive. 


f Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Alanus Hore.- 
g Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  ..... filia Tho. Mollesley de Billesdon in Com. Staff. 


k Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Tho. Hore occisus. s. prole.  

l Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Cath. soror & haeres ux. Joh. Boteler de Solihull.      

e Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Gulielmus Hore de Stonythorp. 


h Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Rob. Hore de Stonythorpe. 


m Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Joh. Hore de Stonythorpe.- 
n Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  ..... filia Benedicti Medley de Whitnash.    

i Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar.  Thomas. Johannes. Edmundus. objerunt s. p.        

Bishops-Ichington.  
HAving now done with the Parish of Long-Ichinton, below which Ichene falls into Leame, I must ascend to the south-west side of that torrent, where the first town I find, taking also its appellation from the same brook, is divided into two parts, Ichington-superior, and Ichington-inferior, in the later whereof the mother Church anciently stood; but was pulled down at its depopulation (as I shall further show anon), so that the chapel of ease in Ichington-superior is since become the Parish-Church; that village being not depopulated, though the fields were converted to pasture.  
The reason why this is called Bishops-Ichington is, in regard it was for a long time the possession of the Bishops of Coventre and Lichfield as I shall show by and by: but the direct time when they first had it I have not seen, though that the Monks of Coventre granted it to them be clear enough, being one of those xxiv. towns which Earl Leofrick upon his foundation of that Monastery in 1. Edwardi Conf. gave 
l Cart. 51 H. 3 m 8. per Inspex.  thereunto.  
In the Conq. Survey 
m Domes. day lib.  it was certified to be in the hands of those Monks, and to contain 5. hides which were then valued at xii li. and so was 
n Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  it in King Stephen's and H. 3. time; for I find it particularly mentioned in their Charters of Confirmation made to that Monastery, wherein is intimated, that the Monks had newly recovered it by the Precept of Pope Eugenius, though who it was that disseised them thereof be not expressed. But the first Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield that had it, for aught appeareth to me, was Roger Molend, Nephew 
o Godwin. de Praesu●.  to King H. 3. and elected 
p Godwin. de Praesu●.  to that See, by the Monks of Coventre, at the earnest desire of Richard E. of Cornwall, the King's brother, in 42 H. 3. which makes me guess, that to him the said Monks first passed it; because I find, that the next year following, the same King granted 
q Cart. 43. H. 3. m. 4.  him Free-warren here, and a market every week upon the wednsday, with a Fair yearly to endure 3 days, beginning on the Even of S. Peter and Paul (commonly called Lammas.)  
The extent of what these Bishops had here, was in 7 E. 1. certified 
r Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 28. b.  at 5. carucats of land, and a Windmill which they held in demesn, having xuj. servants who occupied 25. yard land and a half, performing certain servile work in Harvest, and x. servants more, holding 8. yard land and a half, for which they were to blow, M●w, and do other service there for the said Bishop. They had also xuj. Cottagers here, holding 17. Cottages, each of them paying a certain Rent, mowing at sometimes, and doing suit of Court twice a year: And likewise 8. Freeholders holding 8. yard land and a 4. part, who did suit to their 3. week's Court, paid a certain Rent, ploughed at some times, and mowed likewise for the Lord. And besides this, had Infangthef with divers other privileges, which in 13 E. 3. were, upon their claym, allowed 
s Rot. de Q. Warr. : and afterwards enjoyed till 1 E. 6. that Richard Samson, the then B●shop, past 
t Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Lich.  it, with the manors of Tachebroke, Geydon, and Chadshunt to one Thomas Fisher esquire for an C li. in ready money, and an Annuity of 50 li. per annum reserved to himself and his successors. Which grant was confirmed 
u Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Lich.  by the Dean and Chapter, under their public Seal 15. Apr. following.  
But this Annuity of 50 li. per annum continued not long: For the same Bishop by his Deed of Release 
w Pat. 3 Ed. 6. p. 6.  bearing date 14 Dec. 2 E. 6. acquitted the said Tho. Fisher and his heirs thereof. Which grant of these manors and Release so made by the Bishop, K. E. 6. by his Letters 
x Pat. 3 Ed. 6. p. 6.  Pat. dated 20. Apr. 3. of his reign confirmed. And moreover granted 
y Pat. 3 Ed. 6. p. 6.  to the said T. Fisher and his heirs within the precinct of the said manors Return of Writs, so as the King's Officers were not to meddle there; and that for the future this privilege should be called The Liberty of Thomas Fisher in the County of Warwick. What the reason was that the said Bishop past away this and those other manors to the great prejudice of his successors, I cannot certainly tell; but finding by the story 
z Godwin. de Praesul.  of him, that he had a good affection to the Romish Religion, notwithstanding he had formerly asserted the K. Supremacy in H. 8. time, 'tis not unlike but there were those that had a mind in the beginning of Edw. 6. reign, when Popery was abolished, to heave him out of his bishopric; and that he, to gain a friend in Court, parted with these Lordships to that end: For this Tho. Fisher (as I have heard) was no less than Secretary to the D. of Somerset (at that time Lord Protector to the K.) and being as greedy of Church-lands as other Courtiers in those days were, swallowed divers large morsels, whereof this was one, and indeed so fair a bit, as that he was loath any should share with him therein; and therefore making an absolute depopulation of that part called Nether-Ichington where the Church stood (which he also pulled down for the building of a large Mannour-house in its room,) to perpetuat his memory changed the name of it, from Bishops-Ichington, to Fisher's-Ichington  
And after all this, the better to strengthen his title procured Ralph Bane, the succeeding Bishop to levy a Fine 
T. Trin.  thereof in 4. & 5. Ph. & M. But how such sacrilegious acquisitions do thrive, though fenced about with all worldly security imaginable, we have manifold examples, whereof this is one and not the least observable: for after the 
Esc. 20. ●l●z.  death of the said Thomas, which happened in 20 Eliz. Edward his son and heir making a shift to consume all those great possessions, which his father left him, excepting only this Lordship, and dying in prison (as in Warwick I shall more particularly observe) left it to John his son and heir, who by his deed bearing date 8 jac. sold it unto Thom. Cox of Honyngham in this County, and after that went into Ireland. Which Thomas Cox had issue Thomas, who conveyed it to Sir james Enyan of Flore in Com. Northampt. Baronet, about the xii. year of our late sovereign King Charles. Which Sir James by I●ne daughter to Sir Adam Newton of Charlton, in Com. Cantii Baronet, having issue only daughters, (whereof Dorothy, the eldest, married to Thomas Stanley, son and heir of Sir Thomas Stanley of Cumberlow in Com. Hertf. Knight, one of the chief ornaments of our time for his exquisite learning, and other virtues) within five years after his said purchase past it away to Sir David Conyngham Knight, so that the third generation never enjoyed it since it was thus aliened from the bishopric.  
The Church (dedicated to All-Saints) very anciently 
●at. 19 ●. in dors.  belonging to the Chief Chanter of Lichfield-Cathedrall, and given (I presume) by Roger Molend the first Bishop that had the whole Lordship, was in 7 E. 1. held 
●nq. per ● Nott. ●. f. 29. b.  appropriate by the said Chanter, who then had there a carucat of land in demesn, with 8. Freeholders occupying 4. yard land. In 19 E. 1. it, with the chapels belonging thereto; viz. Over-Ichington, Chadshunt, and Geydon were valued 
MS. in Scacc.  at lx. marks, and the vicarage at 
MS. pe●●● S. A. 〈◊〉 aur. f. ●. b.  5. marks: but in 26 H. 8. the said vicarage with the chapels were rated 
MS. pe●●● S. A. 〈◊〉 aur. f. ●. b.  at xiii li. vi s. viij. d.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Magr. A. preceptor Eccl. Cath. Lich. 
Warinus de Walton Pbr. die Sab. prox. post fest. S. M. Magd. An. 1300. 
Langt. f. 5. b.   D. Petr. de Columpna preceptor etc. 
Will. de Neusum Pbr. 15. Cal. nou. 1319. 
Ib. f. 78. b.   Mr. Franc. de Luco Canon. Ebor. Procur. praed. Petri. 
Henr. Savage Pbr. 2. Non. julii 1322. 
Northb. f. 17. a.   Mr. Mich. de Northburgh preceptor, etc. 
Adam de Hale Pbr. 4. Non. junii. 1339. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   Thom. de Badby preceptor, etc. 
Adam de Hale Pbr. 8. Id. Maii 1342. 
Ib. f. 39 b.   Thom. de Badby preceptor, etc. 
Hugo Adam Pbr. 16. Cal. Oct. 1361. 
Strett. f. 10. a.   D. Rob. Wolnedon preceptor, etc. 
joh. Careswall 24. Dec. 1407. 
Burgh. f. 20. a.   Precentor Eccl. Cath. Lich. 
Rob. Paneshall 4. Aug. 1410. 
Ib. f. 25. b.   Precentor Eccl. Cath. Lich. 
joh. Raulins 27. Maii 1412. 
Ib. f. 30. b.   Precentor Eccl. Cath. Lich. 
Thom. Flesher Cap. 1. Sept. 1416. 
Bull. f. 5. a.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
joh. Probus Pbr. 22. Julii 1426. 
Heyw. f. 18. b.   Praeceptor Eccl. Cath. Lichf. 
joh. Balsham. Pbr. 26. Oct. 1442. 
Ib. f. 41. a.   Praeceptor Eccl. Cath. Lichf. 
Will. mild Pbr. 5. Nou. 1444. 
Ib. f. 42. b.   Praeceptor Eccl. Cath. Lichf. 
joh. Ingelmels 15. Martii 1446. 
Ib. f. 44. b.   Praeceptor Eccl. Cath. Lichf. 
joh. Probus Pbr. 10. Dec. 1446. 
Ib. f. 45. a.   Praeceptor Eccl. Cath. Lichf. 
Will. buzzard Diac. 15. Martii. 1492. 
Bowl. f. 140. a.   Mr. Thom. Fitzherbert preceptor, etc. 
D. Will. Betham penult. Martii 1530. 
Bl. f. 17. b.   Mr. Hugo Palmer. S. Theol. Bacc. preceptor, etc. 
D. Ric. Judson Cap. 12. Julii 1546. 
Samps. f. 41. b.   Henr. Comberford preceptor, etc. 
Edw. Keble Cler. 9 Maii 1558. 
Samps. & B. f. 11. a.   Edw. Leedes preceptor, etc. 
.............. 1568. 
Bentham bund. F.   D. Eliz. Regina. 
Will. Wigan Cler. 4. Nou. 1586. 
Bund. B.   Thom. Cox gener. 
Ric. hunt. Cler. in art. Magr. 8. Julii 1621. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Geydon.  
OF this place, originally a member of Chadshunt, and involved therewith in the Conq. Survey, I have not seen any mention in Record till 7 R. 1. where there is no more said than that Will. le Butler gave 
h Rot. P. ● R. 1.  1. mark to have seisin of his freehold therein. After which; viz. in 7 E. 1. it was certified 
i Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 67. b. , that the B. of cou. and Lich. (anciently called B. of Chester) had xxiii. tenants here, who performed divers servile labours, as ploughing, Sowing, Mowing, Reaping, etc. And ten Freeholders, whereof one, sc. Will. le Boteler had 4. yard land. To whose successors it continued with the like privileges 
k Rot. de Q. Warr.  as they had in Chadshunt till 1 E. 6. but was then granted to Thom. Fisher together with Itchington, and confirmed by the K. in 3 E. 6. As also in 4. & 5. Ph. & M. by Ralph Bane the succeeding Bishop; and descended to Edward Fisher son and heir of the said Thomas; (for proof of all which I have cited authorities in Itchington:) which Edward by his deed 
l Ex autog. penès .... Askell.  bearing date 6. Nou. 27 Eliz. sold the greatest part of what he had here, being nineteen yard land to one john Askell and his heirs, whose posterity enjoy it till this day; and the rest, being 5. yard land to others. Which xxiv. yard land was all that the Bishop had here, for the other xviii. partly belonged to the ancient Freeholders and partly to the Vicars of Bishops-Ichington, being of the Glebe to that Church.  
The chapel here, was dedicated to S. Giles, but hath no arms in it.   

Chadshunt.  
THIS is one of those 24. towns given 
m Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 8. per Inspex.  by E. Leofrike to the Monastery of Coventre at the foundation thereof, above xx. years before the Norman Conquest, and is in that Charter called Chaddes●eyhunt, but in Domesday-book written Cedeleshimte, and there valued at seven li. As for the name there is no question but that it proceeded originally from one Cedde or Ceadde (which we now call Chad,) for in the Saxons time that appellation was usual.  
Upon the confirmation 
n Cart. 22 E. 3. n. 6. per inspex.  made by K. Stephen to the Priory of Coventre of the lands which were the ancient possession of those Monks, it is mentioned to be one of those places that they had then new●y recovered, and recorded b● the name of Chadese●font: but with Bishops-Itchington it past from the Monks of Coventre to the Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield and in 7 E. 1. was certified 
o Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f 67. b.  to be in the possession of the Bishop of Chester (for so was the B●shop of Coventre and Lichfield then called) who at that time held 6. carucats of land here in demesn, and had xvii. servants occupying several proportions: as also two Cottiers and three Freeholders: which Freeholders held other tenements by a certain Rent and performance of some services.  
In 13 E. 1. Roger Molend, than B●shop of Coventre and Lichfield claimed 
p Rot. de Q. Warr.  the like privileges he●e as he did in Ichington-Episc. which were allowed. Whose successors enjoyed it till 1 E. 6. that Richard Sampsun, t●e then Bishop, aliened it, with Ichington to Thomas Hawkins, alias Fisher, as I have there showed. From which Fisher it passed 
q Ex autog. pe●ès Tho. N●u●am gen.  in exchange 6 E. 6. to Thomas Newsam gentleman for xiii. yard land lying in Over and Nether-Ichington and the sum of Cxl. li. in money; whose great-grandchild, scil. Thomas Newsam now enjoys it.  
Within this manor so belonging to the Bishop, the chief Chanter of Lichfield, it seems, had anciently also certain poss●ssions: for I find that in 16 H. 3. Richard de Hauton (then chief Chanter) recovered against one Thoma● Matthew 41. acres of land, and three messages, whereupon a Fine 
r Cr●st. Joh. Bapt.  was then levied, and the said mess. and land acknowledged to be the right of the same chief Chanter as belonging to the cathedral of Lich. And besides these mess. and lands had he also a title to eight yard land in Radway, as an Agreement 
s Ex vet. cod. M S. penès Tho. D. Leigh.  made in An. 1275. (3 E. 1. betwixt Thomas de Wymundham,) then chief Chanter, and the Monks of Stoneley manifesteth; by which it was concluded, that the said chief Chanter and his successors should thenceforth accept of xiii s. iv. d. per annum payable on the morrow after Easter, and the feast day of S. Matthew the Apostle by even portions, in lieu thereof.  
The chapel here, was dedicated to All-Saints, in the windows whereof are no arms; neither are there any Monuments in it but of a late erection, as the Epitaphs I have here added do manifest.  
On the South Wall.  
Here lieth buried the Predecessors of Walter Newsam Lord of Chadshunt in the County of Warwick. He wedded the daughter of Anthony Aylworth of Aylworth Com. Glouc. esquire, who lived the several ages of 76. years, and had issue Thomas, John, George, Edward and Anne. 1621.  
Upon the said Monument are these arms; viz. Arg. upon a fesse sable 3. Crosses crosslets of the first, and a Mullet in chief of the second.  
On a plate of brass in the said South-wall is the picture of a man with this Inscription.  Here lieth the body of William Askell gent. who deceased the 6. of Febr. Anno Dom. 1613. aetat. suae 48. 
On a flat stone, in a plate of brass, towards the East end of the chapel.  Here lieth buried the body of Theophilus Wilkyns late of Chadsunt. who died on the first of August. 1613. 
And in the chapel yard there hath been an ancient Oratory, as the Inhabitants report, in which was the Image of S. Chad, whereunto Pilgrimages had wont to be made; for by an Inquisition taken in 4 Eliz. it appears, that the offerings brought thither upon that occasion did amount to xuj. li. per annum one year with another.   

Herberbury.  
FOllowing the course of Ichens I come next to Herberbury, wherein I find that divers persons had shares in the Conq. time; viz. the Monks of Coventre 1. hid and 1. virgat, which being wasted by the King's Army were then 
t Domesd. lib.  certified to be worth but two s. The Earl of Mellent 4. hides and a half, valued at C s. and held by Lewinus and Alricus in Edward the Confessors time. Turchill de Warwick 4. hides, valued at lx s. whereof Willielmus (Progenitor to the family of Lodbroke, as I conceive) was then his tenant, one Ordric having been owner of them before the Conquest; in which part of the town the Church stood. Henry de Ferrer 2. hides valued at iv li. and then held by Wazelinus, but were the Freehold of Siward Barn (of whom I have spoke in Burton-Hastings) before the Norman invasion. And William Buenvasleth 3. virgats, rated at v. sol. But this place is in Domesday-book variously written; viz. Edburberie, Erburberie, and Erburgeberie: which considered makes me suppose, that one Erneburga, or Erburga (the name of a woman anciently) was possessor thereof in the Saxons time.  
Touching that which the Monks of Coventre had here, I find 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 33. a. , that it came afterwards to the Canons of Kenilworth, though how or when I cannot declare, the quantity thereof being five yard land, as in 7 E. 1. was certified 
w Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 33. a. , whereof four the said Canons then held in demesn, and the fift was occupied by three servants, who performed certain servile labours for the same. But the Earl of Mellent's share descended to his son, viz. Robert Earl of Leicester, which Robert enfeoft the same G. de Clinton thereof, who was founder of the Castle and Priory of Kenilworth temp, H. 1. Whose grandchild, Henry, past 
x Reg. de Cumba f. 142. a.  a great part of it to Reginald Basset (of whom in Wolvey I have made mention) and 
y F. levat. 3. Joh.  Henry Mallore (son 
z Reg. de Cumba f. 165. b.  to Ankitell Mallore) Robert Fitz-Parnell, Earl of Leic. in King John's time, confirming 
a Ib. f. 142. a.  the grants. Which Henry kept his part not long, but aliened 
b Ib. f. 142. a.  some of it away to the said Reginald, who disposed 
c Ib. f. 142. b.  thereof, with all he had here besides, to the Monks of comb, levying a Fine thereupon in 3. Joh. and gave 
d Reg. de Kenilworth p. 175.  the residue to the Canons of Kenilworth.  
But the greater proportion thereof the Monks of Combe had, viz. 
e Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 32. ●. ●.  two carucats, excepting one virgat, in demesn, and two Windmills, with 12. servants holding ...... yard land and half at the will of the Lord, performing divers servile labours; two Cottagers holding two Cottages; and two Freeholders, who occupied half a yard land and two acres; all which were held by them of the heirs to the said Reginald Basset by the eight part of a knight's fee: That which the Canons of Kenilworth held being 2. Windmills and 2. yard land in demesn, three servants occupying one yard land and a half, and seven Freeholders holding one mess. two yard land 24. part and two acres. Another part of what the same Earl of Mellent had here was granted 
f Ib. 33. a.  by some of his descendants to the Monastery of Nun-Eaton whereof they were Patrons. But that which Turchill de Warwick had was given, it seems, to Henry de Neuburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line; and by the said Henry unto Geffrey de Clinton before specified: which Geffrey bestowed 
g Reg. de Kenilw. p. ●2.  the Church on the Canons of Kenilworth immediately after his foundation of that Monastery, Henry his grandchild confirming 
h Ib. p. 16.  the gift.  
It should seem, that one of the ancestors to the family of Lodbroke had some grant from the Earl of Warwick of all that the said Earl had here, so that the above specified G. de Clinton and he, were at odds about the same: which of them had the better title I will not here stand to argue; but that Geffrey was a mighty man in H. 1. time, in Kenilworth I have showed; so that the said ..... de Lodbroke, though he recovered 
Ib. p. 166. & 167.  it (as the Charter expresseth) yet, was he contented to hold 
Ib. p. 166. & 167.  it of the same Geffrey; and by the advice of Walter Durdent then Bishop of Coventre did confirm 
Ib. p. 166. & 167.  the grant of this Church to the said Monastery in the presence of that Bishop, and a great part of his Clergy; which also was ratified by William de Lodbroch his brother and heir, who likewise acquitted those Canons of v s. yearly Rent that had been paid to his predecessors out of a yard land that belonged to the said Church.  
Of those possessions here, in Herberbury, that were of Clinton's fee, in 31 H. 2. it was certified 
m Ex cod. MS. in Scacc. penès Rem. R. , that the Templars held 5. yard land; part of which were given 
n Plac. 2. Joh. Rot. 5.  by Geffrey de Clinton, and part by Henry his son, against whom in 2. Joh. the said Templars required 
o Plac. 2. Joh. Rot. 5.  warranty. Which land in 7 E. 1. was certified 
p Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 33. b.  to be 1. carucat, 2. yard land and 8. Acres; all then held by 6. Freeholders, who paid certain Rents for the same; besides 2. cottages. It was then also certified, that the said Templars held 5. yard land here in demesn of Rob. fill. Odonis; which implies, that they had it of his grant. But that part of Herberbury so possessed by Lodbroke, was given, it seems, to Ralph the son of Rob. de Lodbroke surnamed Macer or Megre, an appellation that he had by reason of his leanness.  

Rob. de Lodbroch. 

Rad. cognom. Macer temp. H. 2. 

Rob. le Megre 3. Joh. 

Rob. le Megre 28. H. 3.- 
* Plac. de T. Trin. 46 E. 3. Rot. 11.  Oliva soror Hug. de Ardern de Hampton, amita & una cohaer. Willielmi. 

Will. le Megre. 52. H. 3.- Amicia, relicta 13 E. 1. 

Amicia filia & cohaeres, ux. Joh. Lupi (sive Lou) 13 E. 1.  
Margeria ux. Philippi le Lovet.            
Will. de Lodbroch.   
For from the said Ralph Macer had the Canons of Kenilworth also a confirmation 
q Reg. de Kenilw. p. 167. & 168.  of this Church, with 2. yard land thereto belonging, in the presence of Will. de Lodbrock his uncle, in whose Fee it was situate. To whom succeeded Robert le Megre his son, who ratified 
r Ibid.  his father's grant, and bestowed 
s Ibid.  on the said Canons 2. yard land lying also in this place. Which Rob. in 3. Joh. gave 
t F. levat. 3. Joh.  2. yard land, lying here likewise, to the Nuns of Eton, whereon the said Nuns in 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 53. a.  7 E. 1. had x. tenants who held 1. yard land and half thereof at will, performing divers servile employments, and 2. Freeholders that possessed the other half yard land.  
To this Robert succeeded another Robert, who in 20 H. 3. answered 
w Testa de Nevil.  for half a Kts fee in this place, then held of the E. of Warwick, and in 
x Pat. 28. H. 3. in d.  28 H. 3. was one of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick. This last mentioned Robert was a man of very great eminency in this Shire for his knowledge, as appears by the trust then reposed in him: For whereas in 30 H. 3. the K. had constituted 
* Afterwards chancellor of England and Bishop of London.  Henry de Wyngham, with one Kt. in every County from Trent Southwards, to have custody of his Eschaets in the said several Shires; as also to inquire of all sergeanties', so as to certify in whose tenure they then were, and in case any of them were alienated without the Ks. consent, to discover by whom and to whom such alienations were made, and of their values: By virtue of which Commission they had also power to call before them xxiv, or xii. of the most ancient, lawful and discreet Kts. in each particular County, who being sworn were to inquire upon such Articles as should be exhibited to them touching the said Escheats & sergeanties', the certificats whereof are recorded in the Exchequer in that known volume called Testa de Nevil, under the title De sergeantiis arentatis, this 
y Pat. 30. H. 3. m. 3.  Rob. le Megre being the only man made choice of and appointed by the K. in this County, performed that service; and left issue Will. le Megre, who on the Eve of S. Martin, an. 1254. 38 H. 3. by his Testam. 
z Reg. de Cumba, f. 146. b.  bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Monastery of comb, at which time he was received by those Monks to be partaker of all the benefits of their Order. Which Will. departed this life before 13 E. 1. for then do I find 
a Plac. de ●. ●erm. Pasch. 13 E 1. Rot. 19 , that Amicia and Margery were his daughters and heirs, one whereof became the wife 
b Plac. de ●. ●erm. Pasch. 13 E 1. Rot. 19  of john Low, and the other of 
c Plac. de ●. ●erm. Pasch. 13 E 1. Rot. 19  Philip Lovet.  
Whether these daughters had no issue, and that thereby this manor eschaeted to john de Lodbroke, of whom it was immediately holden; or whether the said john de Lodbroke obtained it by purchase, or any other Agreement with them, I know not; but certain it is, that his posterity enjoyed it: For in 9 E. 2. Henry de Lodbroke, his son, was certified 
d Nom. vill.  to be owner thereof, and that he held 
e Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 13.  it by a Kts. fee of the E. of Warwick. Which Sir H. de Lodbroke (for he was a Kt.) in 17 E. 2. settled 
f Ex autog. penès Cam. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  it upon John his son, and Hawise then the wife of the said John, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, rendering to him the said Sir Henry x marks sterling during his life. After which, viz. in 24 E. 3. by a ●ine 
g Crast. As●●●s.  then levied betwixt the said Hawise Pl. and Will. the son of Nich. le Wodward of Ichinton Deforc. it was settled upon the said Hawise for life; and from her decease, upon Will. de Catesby for life; the remainder to Thomas the son of the said Sir john de Lodbroke, and Alice the daughter of the same Will. de Catesby, and the heirs of their two bodies; but for default of such issue, to the right heirs of the said Thomas.  
Which Thomas and all his brothers died without issue; so that Alice the wife of jews Cardian became heir at law to them (as by the descent in Lodbroke may be seen) From whom descended john Hathewyk, son of Will. Hathewyk and Catherine daughter and heir of her the said Alice, who in 10 H. 6. was certified 
h Rot. in Scacc. penès Rem. R.  to hold this manor by the 8 part of a Kts. fee; at which time he resided here, and had the addition of generosus.  
But after this do I find no more mention in Record of this manor till 21 H. 8. that there was a Fine 
i Term. Pasch.  levied thereof betwixt Rob. Dormer Esq and others Pl. and Rob. Corbet D●forc. though to what uses, I know not. Howbeit, the next year following, it was passed by Joan the widow of the said Rob. Corbet, unto Thomas Englefeild, one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, Sir George Throgmorton Kt. and Edward Underhill Gent. as by her Deed 
k Ex autog. penès Jo●. Venour.  bearing date 17 junii appeareth. Which I●an then levied a Fine thereof to them● by the name of joan Hall widow (lately called joan Corbet) in Hill. Term, 23 H. 8. But it seems that the said Conveyance and Fine was to the use of the said Edw. and his heirs: for by the Inquis. 
l Esc. 1. E. 6.  taken after his death he is certified to die seized thereof 7 Martii, 1 E. 6. leaving Thomas his son and heir 26 years of age. To whom succeeded john Underhill, which John in 1 Mar. past 
m F. levat. term. Mich.  it to Thomas Freeman and others.  
I come now to that which Henry de Ferrer had here in Herberbury by the Conq. gift, though when his posterity granted it away, I cannot positively aver: but finding that Rob. fill. Odonis was possessed of a great part thereof in the beginning of K. John's time; and that in 12 H. 2. Odo fill. Johannis, father of the said Robert, was certified 
n Lib. rub. f. 106. a.  to hold one Kts. fee of Will. de Boskervill (which Will. held 3 Kts. fees of the Earl Ferrer, de veteri feoffamiento) I doubt not but that I may safely enough conclude, that Rob. first Earl Ferrer, son of the said Henry, granted it to the father or grandfather of the said Will. de Boskervill: for which Kts. fee, lying 
o Lib. rub. f. 106. a.  here and in Chesterton, Isabella the widow of Ralph de Boschervili impleaded 
p Plac. de an. 4. I●●. Rot. 11. 〈◊〉 dorso.  the said Rob. fill. Odonis in 4 joh. alleging that she was endowed by her said husband: Whereunto Robert, answered, that Odo his father died seized thereof; and that it thereupon descended to Will. his son and heir, who likewise dying seized of it, left a certain daughter his heir, and within age; by reason whereof, the E. Ferrer, as superior Lord of the Fee, had the custody of it with the said daughter; and that she dying in her minority, he went to the Earl, and gave him such satisfaction, that he had livery thereof as right heir. But the next year following they came to an Agreement 
q F. le●●●. 5. Joh. , whereupon there was a Fine levied thereof betwixt the said Isabella, by the name of Isabella de Say, and him the said Robert; by which Fine it appears, that Burga, than the wife of Hugh de Picheford was daughter and heir to the before mentioned Ralph de Buschervill, and that the said Rob: acknowledged the same to be her right; the meaning whereof I conceive to be, that he held it immediately of her, and not of the Earl Ferrer (the said Earl being the chief from whom her ancestors held it:) for in 36. H. 3. it appears 
r Testa de Nevil. , that Odo de Herberbury (who was doubtless the son of the said Robert) held the same Kts: fee, expressed to lie here in Herberbury of Ralph de Pichford, and that the said Ralph held it over of the E. Ferrer.  
This Rob. Fil. Odonis was a benefactor to the Canons of Kenilworth by giving 
s Reg. de kennel. p. 74.  them part of his possessions lying in this place, whereof two Acres were for the celebration of a mass every Saturday; the whole in 7. E. 1. being certified 
t Inq. 〈◊〉 H. Nott. etc. f. 3● b.  at 2. yard land and ix acres, of which all but the ix acres was then held by 4. servants, who performed several kinds of servile labour for them, and the ix acres by 3 Freeholders that paid particular Rents for the same. But the last of the beforespecifyed family, of whom I find any mention, was another Rob. fill. Odonis, whom I take to be the son of that Odo de Herberbury above mentioned, and grandchild to the before recited Robert, for he is called 
v Cl●●●. 7. E. 1. ●. d. ●. 8.  Robertus fill. Odonis de Herberbyry. Which Rob. by his deed 
w Cl●●●. 7. E. 1. ●. d. ●. 8.  recorded in the Rolls of the Chancery 20. Apr. 7. E. 1. bestowed upon the monks of comb his manor house and all else that he had here; as also in Chesterton, extending to 95. Acres and a half, for the health of his soul, and of the souls of Eliz. his wife, and of all his Ancestors and Successors, wherein the said Monks had 
x Rot. de Q. wa●.  Court-Leet with other privileges. 

Odo fill. Johannis, 12 H. 2. 

Rob. fill. Odonis. 4 joh. 

Odo de Herberbury, 36 H. 3. 

Rob. fill. Odonis, 7 E. 1.      
Will. fill. Odonis. 

.... filia obiit s. prole.       All which they held till the dissolution of the Monasteryes; after which this manor was by Q. Eliz. granted 
y Pat. 24. Eliz. p. 10.  out of the Crown to Edw. Frost and john Walker and their heirs 19 Jan. 24. of her reign. From whom it became aliened to Thom. Wagstaff, and from him to Will. cooks of Snitfeild, whose posterity do now enjoy it.  
But that which the Canons of Kenilworth had here, except the advouson of the Church, was granted 
z Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 6.  out of the Crown by Q. Eliz. in 4. of her reign to john Fisher and Thomas Dabridgcourt by the name of a manor; in which Pat. also past whatsoever belonged to the Monastery of Nun-Eaton lying in this town; And from them the same year unto 
a Ex cartular. T. Fisher penès Thom. Puckering. eq. aur. et B.  Thomas Fisher then of Bishops-Ichington and his heirs. which Thomas died 
b Esc. 20. Eliz.  seized thereof 12. Jan. 20. Eliz. leaving Edward his son and heir than 30. years of age; and he John, who passed 
c Ex autog. penès Ric. Wagstaff.  it away to Thomas Cox of Bps. Ichington. From whom, 16. Junii, 19 Jac. it was purchased by Ric. Wagstaff, whose heirs to this day enjoy it.  
Besides these several manors already mentioned, I find 
d Rot. penès Rem. R. in Scacc.  that in 10. H. 6. john Mallory of the County of Leic. Gent. held another by the 4. part of a Kts. Fee, though what became thereof I know not.  
Having thus done with all the distinct manors I may not omit to mention, that in 7. E. 1. Eustace de Hatch (of whom I shall speak in Morton-Morrell) held 
e Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 34. a.  3. carucats of land here, excepting x. acres, of john de Lodbrok, having tenants that occupied the same, who performed divers servile labours for it, as the usual custom of those times was, paying but a small Rent. Something more he held 
f Ib. f. 34. b.  here of the Honour of Leicester, but it was not of much moment.  
That the Church (dedicated to All Saints) was given to the Monastery of Kenilworth by G. de Clinton, the founder thereof. temp. H. 1. I have already showed: which grant of his I find confirmed 
g Reg. de kennel. p. 70.  by Ric. Peche Bp. of Coventre in H. 2. days. To whom, ere long, succeeded G. Muschamp, who in K. John's time appropriated 
h Ib. p. 65. & 73.  it to those Canons, assigning half a mark yearly to them out of the vicarage. In An. 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
i M S in Scacc.  at xviii marks iiii s. viij d. over and above a Pension of x s. per ann. Paid out of it to the Prior of Warmington, and another of xii s. per ann. to the Prior of Tutbury; at which time the vicarage was rated 
k M S in Scacc.  at two marks: but in 
l Ms. penès S.A. eq. aur.  26. H. 8. at C. sol. over and above two s. yearly for synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & temp. Inst.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. de Gouteby Cap. An. 1251. 
Ex autog. penès D. et Cap. Lichs.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Ric. de Northampton Cap. An. 1283.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Sym. de Salford An. 1285.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 

Langt. f. 29. a.  joh. Lipener Cap. Cal. junii 1308.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 79. b.  Henr. de Barewe Pbr. 4. Cal. Aug. 1320.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 

Northb. f. 25. a.  joh. de Westbury Cap. 11. Cal. Dec. 1331.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 26. a.  Will. de Leycester Cap. 17. Cal. julii 1332.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 

Stre●●. f. ●0. a.  Thomas Crowe Pbr. 2. Id. Oct. 1361.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 26. b.  Rad. Boy Pbr. 10. Apr. 1379.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 

burgh. f. ●6. b.  Walt. Maltelby Cap. penult. Oct. 1410.  Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thomas Boteler Cap. 21. Aug. 1416. 
Bull. f. 4. b.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Ric. Clare 5. Junii 1421. 
Heyw. f. 6. a.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Warde Cap. ult. Martii 1425. 
Ib. ● 14. b.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Warde Cap. 28. Sept. 1429. 
Ib. f. 23. a.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Watson Pbr. 7. Maii 1430. 
Ib. f. 24. b.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thomas Prate Pbr. 16. Feb. 1431. 
Ib. f. 27. a.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thom. Wylmot 22. Dec. 1436. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Parker 8. Junii. 1456. 
Bowl. f. 22. b.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. jac. Hynches penult. Maii 1521. 
Bl. f. 7. b.   Prior et conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Alex. Acotte penult. Maii 1536. 
Str. et. P. f. 14. a.   Nich. cook, & alii, hac vice ex concess. Pr. & C. de kennel. 
D. Ric. Badger Cler. 18 Sept. 1550. 
Samps. f. 42. b.   D. Regina Eliz. 
Math. Pickering Cler. 8. Dec. 1572. 
Sam●s. et B. f. 45. a.   Ric. Wagstaff de Herberbury. gener. 
Will. Spycer Cler. 15. Sept. 1612. 
Neal bund. A.   Idem Ric. 
Walt. Jackman art. Magr. 13. Sept. 1622. 
Morton bund. incert.   Idem Ric. 
Ric. Watts Cler. 2. Martii 1622.    

Vfton.  
THis is one of those towns that E. Leofrike gave 
m Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 8. per Inspex.  to the Monastery of Coventre at his foundation thereof 1. Edw. Conf. in whose Charter it is written Ulfetune, and in the Conq. time certified to contain 4. hides then valued at C s. but in that Survey recorded by the name of Ulchetune. 
n Domesd. lib.  However it be thus written, as also afterwards, I am of opinion that its denomination was originally occasioned from on Ulfe, whose seat and possession in the Saxons time it had been. But it seems the Monks were disturbed of their enjoyment thereof shortly after, though by whom or upon what pretence appears not: for I find that in K. Steph. confirmation 
o Cart. 22. E. 3. n. 6. per Inspex.  made to them of this and other manors, whereof they were possessed in the time of K. Edw. the Conf. and K. William his (grandfather) he mentions this for one, and that they had then newly recovered it.  
After which, viz. in 41. H. 3. they had Free-warren granted 
p Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  to them in all their demesne lands here, which in 7. E. 1. extended 
q Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 55. b. etc.  to two carucats of land, then held in demesn; at which time they had xxx servants holding xv. yard land, who performed divers kinds of servile employments for those Religious persons. And likewise 4 Cottiers that did the like: as also six freeholders who held 4. yard land and a fourth part; and moreover a certain wood containing x acres, with Court-leet: Assize of bread and beer, and other privileges, But in that Record it is written Olneweton, Oulfton, Olufton, and Olughton.  
The next observable passage relating thereto is, that in 13. E. 1. Rob. de Pinkney commenced suit 
r Rot. penès Cam. Scacc. in baga de Ragman.  against the Prior of Coventre for it, and laid his claim from Gerard de Limesy his ancestor, alleging that the said Gerard was seized thereof in K. John's time, whose descent I have made plain in Long-Ichington. But hereunto the Prior answered, that E. Leofrik (before mentioned) by the licence of K. Edw: the Conf: gave it to the Monastery of Coventre, and that the said K. Edw: confirmed the donation; as also K. Will: the Co●q: K. H. 2. and K. H. 3. And yet notwithstanding all this the said Prior was content to make an agreement with him the said Robert, who thereupon acknowledged the right of the Monks by a Fine levied Octab. joh. Bapt. 14. E. 1. and for so doing was made partaker of all their prayers and devout exercises. From which time the Monks peaceably enjoyed it till the dissolution of their House in 30 H. 8. that it came to the Crown, wherein it continued till 37 of that Ks. Reign, but then was granted 
s Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 1.  (inter alia) to Thomas lord Wrio: thesley, at that time L. chancellor of England, and his heirs, who the very same year past 
t Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 8.  it to Will. Stanford Esq and his heirs; which Will. the next year following, conveyed 
u Pat. 38. H. 8. p. 12.  the Inheritance thereof to Sr. Andrew Flammock Kt. and Eliz. his wife, whose son and heir Francis Flammock Esq in 1 Eliz. sold 
w Pat. 1. Eliz. p. 10.  it to Sr. john Spenser of Althorpe in Com. Northamp. Kt. by which means it came to Tho. Spenser late of Clardon in this County Esq a younger son to the said Sr. John.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Michael) was appropriated 
x Rot. R. Molend, m. 4.  to the Priory of Coventre by Rog. de Molend Bpp. of cou. and Lich. 5. Non. nou. An. 1260. (44 H. 3.) having anciently been endowed 
y Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 56. b.  with 1 yard land; and in An. 1291. 19 E. 1. was valued 
z MS in Scac.  at xiiii Marks: but by the certificate 
a MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. b.  made in 26 H. 8. I find that it belonged to two Prebendaries in the Cath. Church of Lichfeild, who provided a stipendiary to serve the Cure, unto whom they then allowed certain small Tithes to the value of iiii li. xiii s. iiii d. per an.   

Honingham.  
BElow Ufton there is no other Village situate on the western bank of Ichene; so that now I come to observe the next that comes in my way, after the conjunction of it with Leam; viz. Honingham. In 
b doomsday lib.  the Conq. time Will. fill. Corbucionis (of whom in Studley I have spoke further) held it, Osmund and Chetel being his tenants thereto. It than contained 3. hides and a half, which were valued at iii l. and in Edw. the Conf. time was the freehold of Enewi and Saulf. In Domesday-book it is written Huningeham, which name I conceive was first occasioned from some possessor thereof in the Saxons time, ham signifying in our old English an habitation or dwelling.  
In the family of Corbicun it did continue till about the beginning of H. 3. reign, as I guess; for Sir Geffrey Corbicun Kt: in K. John's time, gave 
c Ex autog. penès Joseph. Venour gen.  unto Edm. Rector of the Church of Wapenbury, and his successors (with the allowance and consent of Sir Ric. de Wapenbury the Patron thereof) one mess. with half a yard land, and a floodgate lying in this Honyngham (but adjoining to the Miln-holme of Wapenbury) with all the Tithes of his Fee there, for the maintenance of a priest to celebrate divine service 3. days in the week in his chapel here; viz. Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday; and upon all the double festivals, with Matins, Mass, and Vespers. Which grant so made by the said Sir Geffrey, was, in respect of the dangerous passage to the mother Church of Wapenbury at such times as the River Leame exceeded its bounds. And besides all this, he conferred upon the said Sir Richard and his heirs all his right in that chapel.  
But the next mention that I find 
d Testa de Nevil.  thereof, is in 20. H. 3. where Walter de Daivill (owner also of Walton-Daiville) answered for the 4. part of a Kts. fee in this place; which said 4. part in 36. H. 3. was certified 
e Testa de Nevil.  to be held by Rob: de Dayvill of Will: de Cantilupe, and that the said Will: held it over of the heirs of Geffrey Corbicon; whereby it may seem that Peter Corbicon, son to that Peter which founded the Priory of Studley, at such time as he passed the advouson of that Religious house with other lands and Fees unto Will. de Cantilupe (as I shall show when I come to Stodley) granted likewise this 4. part of a Kts Fee here to the said Will: for I suppose that the same Geffrey, here mentioned was a son to the said Peter. After this; viz. in the same 36. year of H. 3. had Walt: D'eyvill (whom I account son of the before mentioned Robert) a Charter 
f Cart. 36. H. 3. m. 3.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, and other lordships of this County. Howbeit in 13. E. 1. john de Hastings, as superior Lord of the Fee, claimed 
g Rot. de Q. Warr.  a Court-Leet, Weyfs, and other privileges therein (Joan his mother being one of the sisters and heirs to George de Cantilupe.)  
But when or how D'eyvill parted with his interest, I have not yet seen, nor any more thereof till E. 1. time, that Rog: de Clifford senior, past 
h Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  what he had here, which then extended to xx l. lands per ann. unto Sir Vrian S. Pere Kt. in exchange for certain lands in Dreyton in Com. Suss. which Sir Vrian (for I take it to be he) was in 23. E. 1. found 
i Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 56  to die seized of a certain Mannour-house, with divers lands and tenements situate in this place, which he held jointly with Margaret his wife, of the before recited john de Hastings by the third part of a Kts. Fee, leaving Urian 
k Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 56  his son and heir than xuj. years of age: but the Record expresseth, that the said Mannour-house and lands were purchased by him and the said Margaret of one Ralph de Bure. Which last mentioned Sir Vrian (for he was a Kt.) had issue 
l Esc. 5. E. 2. n. 39  John, who in 8. E. 3. levied a Fine 
m 3 sept. Pasch.  of this manor, unto Will. the Son of Sir William Trussell of Cublesdon Kt. but to what uses appears not. Which Will. in 20 E. 3. was certified 
n Rot. penès S. Clark B.  to hold the 4. part of a Kts Fee here, of the heirs of Hastings: notwithstanding all which, it should seem, that it came by Isabella the daughter of Sir Urian (who perhaps was heir to her brother John) unto Sir Walt: Cokesey Kt. son and heir of Hugh Cokesey, who in 30. E. 3 died 
o Claus. 30 E. 3. m. 6.  seized of another manor lying in this place; both which being thus united continued to the heirs of Cokesey for divers generations, as I shall show anon.  
But in the mean time, taking a view of such other persons as had to do here, I find, that in 4. E. 4. Will: Cotes died seized of a capital mess: and certain lands, leaving John his son and heir xv. years of age. (which Will: was son and heir unto Roger, who styles himself Rog: fill: Silverstri de Honyngham, by his deed 
p Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  bearing date in 30. E. 1. and in 
q Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  9 E. 2. Steward unto john de Warren E. of Sussex and Surrey for all his Courts in these Counties.) And that in 20 E. 3. john Cotes, Will. blundel, and Rog. de Tiringham held 
Rot. penès ●. Clarke ●.  here likewise the 4. part of a knight's fee of the Earl of Lancaster, and the heirs of Hastings. Which 4. part in 44 E. 3. was certified 
Ex Car●u●. Warw. Com. f. 187. ●.  to be held of the E. of Warwick by john de Cotes and Will. Corbizon de Kenilworth.  
In 2 H. 4. it also appears 
Esc. 2. H. ●. , that Edw. motley held the 4. part of a knight's fee, here, of the Earl of Warwick. And in 10 H. 6. all the principal persons that then had interest in Honyngham are expressed 
Rot. in Scacc. penès Rem. R. ; viz. Sir Hugh Cokesey of Worcestershire Knight, john Cotes of Honyngham esq. Margaret Me●ley, and Will. Warmyngton of Honyngham husbandman; where it is recorded, that they held the manor of Honyngham, with certain lands and tenements there, by the 4. part of a Knights fee. Of which family of Cotes I find, that some wrote themselves of this place, whereby it is manifest that they had their residence here. Wherhfore, having reduced hither all that I have found of them in order of time, and with as much certainty in the descent as I have any authority to warrant it withal, I shall take notice of what is memorable of them.  


E●c. 4 E. 3. n. 32.  Will. de Cotes, obiit 4 E. 3. 


E●c. 4 E. 3. n. 32.  joh. de Cotes fill. & haeres aet. 15. 4 E● 4. 

Will. Cotes, 3. R. 2.- 
Ex autog. penès Tho. ●ston eq. ●r.  Margareta, postea nupta Edw. motley. 

joh. Cotes de Honingham 12 H. 6.- Johanna 10 H. 6. 


d Ex autog. ●enes Car. Smyth. eq. ●ur.  Thomas Cotes ar. temp. E. 4. 


Esc. 20 H. 7.  R●c. Cotes ar. obiit 15. Dec. 20. H. 7.- 
Esc. 20 H. 7.  Alicia una filiarum & cohaer. Joh. Hugford de Emscote. 


Esc. 20 H. 7.  joh. Cotes aet 18. 20 H. 7. 


F. levat. Term Hill. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.  Anthon. Cotes ar. 1. M.                 
In 3 R. 2. Will. Cotes was a Commissioner 
w Rot. F. 3 ●. 2. m. 14.  for levying and assessing a xv. then granted to the K. in Parliament. And John his son one 
Rot. penes ●am. Scacc.  of those men of note in this County, who, bearing ancient arms from his Ancestors, had command in 7 H. 5. to attend the King in person for defence of the realm. Which John in 12 H. 6. was one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held, and that, by Indenture 
Claus. 12. H. 6. m. 13. , certified to the then Lord chancellor, the names of all such persons in the County as were thought fit to make oath, that they would perform certain Articles established in the same Parliament. And lastly in 
z Rot. F. 20 H. 6. m. ●7.  20 H. 6. Escheator for Warwick and leicestershires. But how long this family continued possessed of what they had here I am not sure; therefore upon these incertainties I shall leave them, resolving next to take notice of the Cokeseys, who had likewise an interest in this place, as I have already intimated, though their principal residence was in Worcester-shire. The first of which family was Hugh de Cokesey, a younger son (as I guess) to Sir Walter Cokesey of Cokesey in Worcester-shire Kt. for so it may seem by the Testament 
a Giff. f. 411. a.  of the said Sir Walter bearing date 24 E. 1.  
The same year that the said Hugh de Cokesey departed this life (which was 30 E. 3. as I have already showed) Dionysia his widow (one of the daughters and heirs of Will. le Botiller vowed 
b Br. vol. 1. f. 21.  chastity in the presence of Reginald Bryan Bishop of Worcester; touching the manner and form of which vows I shall speak in Warwick when I come to historify the family of those Earls and their posterity. In 39 E. 3. Walter Cokesey son and heir of the said Hugh, making proof of his age had livery 
c Claus. 39 E. 3. m. 18.  of his inheritance; and being a Knight in 
d Esc. 49 E. 3. p. 1. n. 17.  49 E. 3. married 
e Esc. 6 H. 5. n. 48.  Isabella the daughter and heir of Urian S. Pere. Which Walter died 
f Esc. 6 H. 4. n. 32.  6● H. 4. seized of the manor of Honyngham as tenant by the courtesy of England, after the death of Isabella his wife, leaving Walter his son and heir of full age, whose descent I have placed in Wylie; whereby may be discerned, that Joyce one of the sisters and coheirs to Sir Hugh Cokesey Knight, son to the last Walter, married to john Grevill, and had issue 
g Rot. F. 20 E. 4. m. 3.  Sir john Grevill Kt. that died 
h Esc. 20 E. 4. n. 72.  seized of this manor 20 E. 4. leaving Thomas his son and heir 26. years of age. Which Thomas, assuming 
i Esc. 20 E. 4. n. 72.  the name of Cokesey, resided at Milcote in this County, where I purpose to speak historically of him, and died 
k Pat. 14 H. 7. p. 2.  in 14 H. 7. Whereupon Rob. Russell and Rob. Winter had livery 
l Pat. 15 H. 7. p. 1. m. 4.  of all his lands as his cousins and heirs (whose alliance to him that descent in Wyllie doth plainly show.)  
Which Rob. Winter, upon partition of that inheritance, had (it seems) this manor in Honyngham; but conveyed the same to john Vnderhill of Nether-Etyndon within a short space: for I find, that the said John, by his feoffment 
m Ex autog. penès jos. Venour. , bearing date x. junii 5 H. 8. Wherein he recited the said grant from Rob. Winter, past it into the hands of john Acard gent. and others to the use of himself and Susan his wife during their lives; the remainder to Thomas Vnderhill his son, and Anne his wife (daughter 
n Visit. Com. Warw. an. 1619.  of the said Robert) and the heirs of the said Thomas. Which Thomas had issue Edward his son and heir, who sold 
o F. levat. T. Pasch. 36 H. 8.  it to Ric. Newport gent. in 36 H. 8. From whom it descended to john Neuport that died 
p Esc. 8. Eliz.  seized thereof 28. Apr. 8 Eliz. leaving Will. his son and heir than 6. years of age.  
That which is now the Church, being anciently but a chapel (dedicated to S. Margaret) and belonging to Wapenbury, was therewith appropriated 
q Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  to the Priory of Monks-Kirby (in this County) by G. Muschamp Bishop of Coventre in King John's time; and afterwards, with Wapenbury, came to the Monastery of Sulby in Northamptonshire, as I have already manifested. In 26 ●. 8. the Glebe and Tithes thereof were valued 
r MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 42. b.  at C s. over and above xl s. yearly allowed by way of stipend to a Priest that served the Cure, who had neither Institution, nor Induction.   

Offchurch.  
THis hath been a town of no small note in the Saxons time, if we may believe Tradition; for in one part of the Lordship is a place called the berry, which signifies no less than burgus, or curia; and accordingly 'tis said, that Offa K. of Mercia, in the Saxon Heptarchy, had here a Palace: as also, that by reason of his (sometime) residence here, the Church first, and so consequently the Village, had this name. Whether it were so, or not, I will not stand to argue: but that it was part of the possessions belonging to Earl Leofrike, and by him given to the Priory of Coventre at the foundation thereof in 1 Edw. Conf. I am fully satisfied, though it be not particularly named in that Charter of his, nor in the conquerors Survey amongst the lands belonging to that Monastery: For K. H. 3. by his confirmation 
s Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 8.  made to the Monks of Coventre in 51 of his reign, of all the lands they then possessed, and that were de dono praedicto (as the words are) which do relate to Earl Leofrike the Founder, mentioneth Ofechirch amongst the rest.  
Having therefore thus manifested that these Monks were so anciently owners of it, I will now descend to what I find afterwards observable thereof; which is, that in 20 H. 3. Geffrey de Wilnhale held 
t Testa de Nevil.  the x part of a Kts. fee in this place of the Prior of Coventre; and that in 41. H. 3. the said Prior with his Covent had Free-warren granted 
u Cart. 41 H. 3. m. 4.  to them in all their demesn lands here. Which Prior in 7 E. 1. was certified 
w Inq. p●● H. Nott. etc. f. 19 a. b.  to hold this Lordship of the K. in Capite, as a member of his Barony, wherein he then had 3 carucats of lands in demesn, 3 watermils, 28 servants holding 14 yard land and a half at the will of the Lord, performing divers servile labours, as ploughing Harrowing, Mowing, Reaping● etc. for the Monks. As also that he had a Court-Leet. Gallows, Assize of bread, and beer with some other privileges.  
After the dissolution of which Monastery, the capital message here, with all the demesn-lands belonging thereto, were (inter alia) by the Ks. Letters 
x Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 1.  Pat. dated 25. Apr. 34 H. 8. granted to Sir Edm. Knightley Kt. and dame Ursula his wife, and to the heirs male of his body, and for default of such issue to Valentine Knightley his brother & the heirs male of his body; but for lack of such issue to remain to the right heirs of Sir Ric. Knightley Kt. father of the said Sir Edmund, etc. Which Sir Edm. dying 
y Esc. 36. H. 8.  without issue male 12. Sept. the same year, the said capital mess. and lands, by virtue of the entail before mentioned, came to Valentine Knightley his brother, who in 4 Eliz. obtained another grant 
z Pat. 4 Eliz p. 4.  from the Crown of the said manor with the Mills, etc. being at that time a Kt. Of all which he died seized 8 Eliz. leaving Ric. his son and heir then of full age: but did settle this Lordship, as it seems, upon Edw. his younger son; for the said Edw. had it, and lived here; and since his death Robert his son and heir, who now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Gregory) appropriated 
Ex. R. Molend. m. ●.  to the before specified Monastery of Coventre by R. Molend. B. of cou. and Lich. 5. Non. Martii An. 1260. 44 H. 3. having 
Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 20. a.  a yard land and a half belonging thereto, was in An. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued at x marks and a half, and the vicarage at ●x s. which vicarage being anciently endowed 
Ex Regist. ●e Coventre ●. 213. b.  with 2. yard land and a half; as also a competent house and croft, had a piece of medowing called the Halemedo, in recompense of the Tithes due from the Water-mill, and the 3. holmes of medow-ground belonging to the said Mill; and in 26 H. 8. was rated 
MS penès ●. A. eq. ●ur. f. 48. b.  at seven li. seven s. vi d. over and above viij s. yearly allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●angt. f. 5.  Magr. Ric. de Fillingley 14. Cal. Martii. 1298.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●. f. 78. a.  Rog. de Lodbroke Diac. 8. Cal. Apr. 1317.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

abide. b.  D. Nich. de Bramham Pbr. 5. Cal. julii 1319.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●orthb. f. 1. b.  Thom. de Poleye Diac. 2. Cal. Apr. 1328.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

street. f. 5. b.  D. Hugo de Ryby Cap. Id. Apr. 1359.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●. f. 10. a.  Rob. Bilney 18. Cal. Oct. 1361.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●. f. 16. b.  Ric. Gibben Pbr. 11. Cal. Apr. 1367.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●. f. 9 a.  joh. White 11. Martii 1393.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●rgh. f. ●. a.  joh. de Ody Cap. 18. Julii 1408.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●. f. 26. b.  Will. Rogers Cap. 17. Nou. 1410.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●. f. 28. a.  Hugo Ruhale 5. Apr. 1411.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●ll. f. 2. a.  Regin. Carix Cap. 15. Martii 1416.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●eyw. f. ●. a.  Magr. Will. Heyne Pbr. 21. Dec. 1421.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●. f. 9 a.  Rog. Crosby Pbr. 11. Martii 1421.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 

●●. f. 11. a.  Will. Fuller 7. Julii 1423.  Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 
joh. Warde Cap. 28. Sept. 1429. 
Ib. f. 23. ●   Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 
joh. Radforde Pbr. 8. Nou. 1441. 
Ib. f. 40. b.   Priorissa & conu. de Coventre. 
D. joh. cross 6. Maii 1515. 
Bl. f. 7. a.   Henr. Alicock, & alii ratione concess. Pr. & C. de cou. 
Degorius Stapullz 12. Oct. 1557, 
Samps. & ●● f. 10. b.   Steph. Hales de Fladbury in Com. Wigorn. gen. 
D. joh. Beteerton in art. Bacc. 28. Apr. 1559. 
Ib. f. 30. a.   Hen. Alicock gen. ratione concess. Steph. Hales de London gen. 
Thom. Baddenall Cler. 12. Junii 1561. 
Ib. f. 30. a.   Thomas Morgan. ar. 
David Inland Cler. 16. Oct. 1579. 
Ib. f. 48. a.   Anth. Morgan. gen. ex concess. Thomae Morgan ar. fratris e●us. 
Amanus Bedford Cler. 2. Aug. 1591. 
Overton bund. E.   Tho. Morgan de Heyford. Com. Northt. ar. 
Nich. More Cler. 27. Sept. 1597. 
Ib. bund. C.   joh. Spire de Barford ex concess. Mariae relictae T. Morgan ar. 
Will. Wiggan Cler. 3. Dec. 1604. 
Ib. bund. F.   jac. Rex Angl. ratione minoris aet. T. Morgan. 
Rad. Flexney Cler. 21. Nou. 1617. 
Overall. bund. A.    

In a North window of the Church these arms.  Gules a fesse betwixt 6. Crosses crosslets Or: 
Beauchamp Earl of Warwick.   

quartering  Chequi Or, and Azure a Cheveron Ermine. 
Neuburgh Earl of Warwick.    

Radford-Simely.  
A Little below lies Radford, which had its name originally from the road or passage towards Warwick over the ford here; and for distinction from another Radford, now included within the libertyes of Coventre, is called Radford-Simely, by reason that the Simelyes were anciently owners of it. In 
e doomsday lib.  the conqueror's time it was part of the possessions which belonged to Turchill de Warwick, and of him one Ermenfridus then held it, the number of hides which it then contained being five, besides a Mill rated at vi s. viij d. all which made up the value of vi li. as in the general Survey at that time taken appeareth, wherein it is written Redeford; but in Edw. the Conf. days it was the freehold of Edvinus, whom I take to be Earl Edwine the son of Algarus, for he had much land in these parts.  
It should seem that this was given to Henry de Novo Burgo, the first E. of Warwick of the Norman race, as the greatest part of Turchill's lands were; and that by some Agreement with him G. de Clinton, founder of the Castle and Priory of Kenilworth, had it, who enfeoft Henry de Simely thereof: for I find 
f Regist. de Kenil. p. 22. & 69. , that the said H. de Simely was owner of it in K. H. 1. time, and at the request of Emme his wife gave his consent 
g Regist. de Kenil. p. 22. & 69.  that Rog. de Clinton, than Bishop of Chester, should confer the Church of this village on the Canons of Kenilworth ●●t being situate within the fee of the said Henry, which accordingly was performed, the said Geffrey ratifying the grant tanquam testis & dominus, as the words of his Charter are.  
To this Henry de Simely succeeded William, who joined with Will. de Pludieu and Emme his wife in the grant 
h Ex Autog. penès Edw. Peto eq. aur.  of certain lands lying here, to Walter Briton and his heirs, to be held of the knight's Templars in pure alms, which in 
i Ex Cod. M S. penès R●m. R. in Scacc.  31 H. 2. were so held by Will. de Warminton and rated at 1. yard land and a half. From which Henry descended 
k Testa de Nevil.  Geffrey de Simely, who was certified 
l Testa de Nevil.  to hold half a knight's fee in this place of the Earl of Warwick in 36 H. 3. This Geffrey gave 
m Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  an yearly Rent of two s. to the hospital of S. John in Warwick, which annuity was due from Rog. de Cherlecote for the leave that he had to raise his Mill-dam of Whitnash upon the lands of the said Geffrey here at Radford. He was also a benefactor to the Monks of Stoneley by granting 
n Regist. de Stonley f. 38. b.  unto them 72. Acres of land in Cobbynton. To Geffrey succeeded William, who in 41 H. 3. for a mark of gold, that he gave to the King, was freed 
o Pat. 41. H. 3. m. 16.  from his Knighthood, in regard he had the palsy. Which William in 52 H. 3. answered 
p Esc. 52 H. 3.  for half a knight's fee, here, held of the Earl of Warwick ● and had issue Geffrey, who in 7 E. 1. was certified 
q Inq. per H. Nott. etc. ●. 27. a.  to hold one Water-mill and 2. carucats of land here in demesn, having at that time 2. servants holding 2. yard land at will, and performing divers kinds of servile employments, with 8. Freeholders, who held 3. yard land and a half, doing suit to his three-weeks Court. This Geffrey was ●iving in 9 E. 2. and then 
r Nom. Vill.  also found to be Lord hereof; but after that I have seen no more mention of him, nor of his posterity, except once, which is in 41 E. 3. where, by an Inquis. 
s Esc. 41. E. 3.  then taken it appears, that the Canons of Kenilworth had obtained this manor with 4. carucats of land and certain Rent from john de Si●ely without the King's licence.  
Certain it is, that those Canons had a good share in this village, which they had got before by purchase from several freeholders: For in 
t Inq. per H. Nott. etc. ut suprà.  7 E. 1. they had 2. yard land in demesn, one tenant holding half a yard land, and 8. servants xxviii. acres, who performed divers servile works for them. And in 11 E. 2. had they a grant 
u Esc. 11 E. 2. n. 98.  of 1. mess. with 62. acres of land and meadow from Will. de Bereford; and 1. mess. 1. carucat and 2. yard land● 6. acres of meadow and x s. vi d. rend from Ralph de Salford at the the same time. In 
w Esc. 15. E. 2. n. 99  15 E. 2. from john Lok, Rob. Leges, and Nich. Balle 2. mess. 2. yard land, and 21. acres. In 
x Esc. 18. E. 2. n. 203.  18 E. 2. from the said john Lok and Rog. de Boyvill one mess. 1. Mill, 15. acres of land, meadow and pasture, and xuj s. yearly Rent. And in 
y Esc. 3 E. 3. n. 130.  3 E. 3. 6. mess. 4. yard land, 6. acres of meadow and x s. Rent lying also here and in Leminton. In 
z Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  10 E. 3. 2. mess. and one yard land by T. Beauchamp E. of Warwick; and in 
a Esc. 19 E. 3. n. 6.  19 E. 3. 5. mess. with 120. acres of land by one Thomas de Hampton. So that in 20 E. 3. there was none that answered for any thing here but the Canons of Kenilworth, who at that time were certified 
b Rot. penès S. Clarke B.  to hold t●e forth part of a knight's fee of the Earl of Warwick in this place.  
That which the Templars had here was in 7 E. 1. certified 
c Inq. per H Nott. etc. f. 28. a.  to be three yard ●and and a half six freeh●●de●s then occupying it. Something the Nuns of Wroxhall then had, but it was no more than a yard 〈…〉 half given 
d Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  to them by Roger Earl of Warwick, who lived in K. Stephen's time.  
In 11 R. 2. the said Canons of Kenilworth had Free-warren granted 
e Cart. 11. R. 2. n. 26.  to them in all their deme●n lands here, which they enjoyed till the general dissolution of the Religious houses by K.H. 8. But after that fatal blow, whereby the Monastery lands became dispersed, Sir Thomas Darcy Kt. obtained this manor of Radford to himself and his heirs by Pat. 
f Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 13.  bearing date 27. Aug. 37 H. 8. And being afterwards created 
g Pat. 5. E. 6. p. 4. m. 2.  Lord Darcy of Chich in Essex, passed 
h F. levat. T. Trin. 2. & 3 Ph. & M.  away this Lordship to Ric. Knevit and Elene his wife, entailing 
i Esc. 2 Eliz.  it on the heirs male of the said Richard by her the said Elene, and for default of such issue on Luce the wife of Sir Henry Gate Kt. Anne the wife of Nich. Robertson, and Alice the wife of Edm. Verney esq. which Ric. Knevit departed this life 1 nou. 1 Eliz. leaving by her the said Elene, Henry his son and heir, aged 7. months and 15. days; who, about the 36. year of Q. Eliz. sold it to john Brown of Barnam in Com. Suss. (lineal heir to john Brown esq. who being Standard bearer to John D. Bedford at such time as he was Regent of France, bore for his arms sable 2. bends very Or and gules, and lost his life in those wars, as the pedigree of this family doth manifest.) Which John had issue Sir Will. Brown late of this place deceased; who for the better fortifying his title obtained a new Pat. 
k Pat. 15. Jac.  from the Crown, dated 12. Martii 15. Jac. to himself and john Warde, and the heirs of him the said Sir Will. in Fee-ferm; viz. paying to the said K. his heirs and successors the yearly Rent of iii li. xviii s. v d. ob. Which said Sir Will. dying seized thereof, not long since, left George Brown esquire his son and heir, the present owner thereof.  
In 10 H. 4. the Hundred presented 
l Plac. coram R.T. Mich. 10. H. 4. Rot. 21. , that this village ought to repair the Bridge called Quenes-brigge lying, within the precincts thereof, over the river Leame; but what was determined therepon, I find not.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Nicholas) being given to the Monastery of Kenilworth by Henry de Simely in H. 1. time, as I have already showed, was appropriated 
m Reg. de Kenilw. p. 65. & 73.  thereto by G. Muschamp B. of Coventre in K. John's time, and in An. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
n M S. in Scac.  at vi. marks, but the vicarage at two. marks. Which vicarage, in 26 H. 8. was rated 
o MS. pen●s S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. ●.  at ....... over and above two s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. de Chadlefhunt Cap. 2. Id. Apr. 1320. 
Langt. f. 79. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Whitnash Cap. 6. Cal. julii 1349. 
Northb. f. 48. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Barthol. de Wappenburry Pbr. 15. Cal. Aug. 1352. 
Ib. f. 55. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Bedford Pbr. 14. Cal. Oct. 1361. 
Strett. f. 10. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Henr. Bryth Pbr. 3. Nou. 1378. 
Ib. f. 25. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Ric. Starter Pbr. 8. Junii 1397. 
Sk. f. 13. ●.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Cowper Cap. 10. Julii 1422. 
Heyw. f. 9 b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thomas Yonge Pbr. 12. Junii 1436. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Henr. We'll Cap. 5. Febr. 1450. 
Bo. f. 11. ●.   Ric. Knyvet ar. 
D. Edw. Lysterley Cler. 15. Martii 1552. 
Samps. f. 43. b.   Ric. Knyvet ar. 
joh. cruse Cler. 12. Maii 1557. 
Samps. & B. f. 9 b.   Elena Knevet vidna. 

Bentham. bund. H.  Ric. Gardiner Diac. 29. Martii 1564.  Thomas Brown. 

Samps. & ●. f. 46. a.  Ric. Gardiner Cler. 13. Maii 1575.  Will. Brown de Radford miles. 

Morton bund. incert.  Nath. Potter Cler. in art. M●gr. 21. Julii. 1631.   

In the West window of the Church these Arms.  Arg. a plain cross gules. 
S. George, the tutelary Saint for England.  Or. 2. bends gules. 
Sudley.    

Whitnash.  
FOllowing the course of Leame I come next to Whitnash, wherein the same Hunfridus of whom I made mention in Leminton-H●stang was certified 
p Domesd. lib. ●  to hold 2. hides of Hasculf Masard in the conqueror's time, then valued at C s. and which were the Freehold of one Alured before the Norman invasion. In that Survey it is written Witenas, but afterwards in most Records Witenes. As to the original occasion of the name I cannot speak positively, but do suppose that it was British, and by time much corrupted, as most others are: For I have observed that Coit, which with them signifieth a wood, is sometimes found to be written quit, and Whit by our English and Norman Ancestors so that then the syllable nes, with the Britain's importing the same as propè doth in Latin, showeth that this place (in probability) had its first denomination by being situate nigh some wood then growing there.  
From the before specified Hunfridus descended the family of Hastang (whereof in Leminton I have spoke) who enjoyed this lordship for some descents; during which time, one of them, viz. A●trop Hastang confirmed 
Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  the grant made to the Canons of Oseney by Ric. Kentensis of half a hide of and lying in this Village. But to Hastang, in the possession of this Lordship succeeded 
Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  Roger de Cherlecote, who lived in K. John's time; From whom descended Sir Thomas de Haseley Kt. who assumed his surname from that place, in 〈◊〉 it was his principal seat (as when I come to H●seley ●hall be manifested.) Of which Sir Thomas in 7 E. 1. it was certified 
Inq. per. H. Nott. etc. f. 22. a. , that he held this manor of Rob. de Hastang by the service of half a knight's fee, excepting iv s. and that he then had here a Water-mill and 3. carucats of land in demesn: as also a great pool; with nineteen. servants holding 7. yard land, six acres and a fourth part at the Will of the Lord, performing divers servile employments; and six freeholders occupying 3. yard land and a hallf. It was then also certified that the Kts Hospitalars had 4. messages lying in this Village, held by 4. Freeholders', and given unto them by Atrop Hastang.  
Which Sir Thomas de Haseley had issue Robert, who granted 
Ex autog. penès W. Bolton Civ●m Lond.  this manor unto John his son; from whom descended Thomas Haseley of Whitnash ● who by his Deed 
Ex autog. penès W. Bolton Civ●m Lond.  dated on the day of S. Lucy the virgin 20 E. 3. past it awy to Tho. savage of Tachebroke-Malory in this County; which T. S●vage had a fair estate in lands here before, purchased by John his father from john Malory of Walton in Leicestershire, descended to him the said John from Will. Malory his grandfather. All which lands together with the said manor did the same T. Savage by his deed 
Ex autog. penès W. Bolton Civ●m Lond.  bearing date on the feast-day of the translation of S. Edward the K. 1 R. 3. grant unto Benedict Medley of Warwick and his heirs.  
Besides this there was another manor here in Whitnash, but of its antiquity I can say little; for the first mention I meet with of it is, that Sir Baldwin Frevill Kt. was seized thereof; and that by partition 
x Ex autog. p●nes joh. Fer●ers de Tamworth castro are.  betwixt his sisters and coheirs in 31 H. 6. it fell to Margaret; then the wife of Sir Ric. Bingham one of the Justices of the Common Pleas, but formerly of Sir Hugh Willoughby Kt. whose grandchild, viz. Sir Henry Willoughby Kt. sold 
y Ex autog. penès prae●. W. B.  it to the abovenamed Benedict Medley 12. Maii 14 H. 7. which Benedict was Cleke 
z Ex autog. penès prae●. W. B.  of the Signet to K. H. 7. at the same time, and bore for his arms sable 2. bars gemells Arg. upon a chief of the second three Mullets of the first; and died 
a Esc. 19 H. 7.  13. Oct. 19 H. 7. leaving Will. his son and heir 23. years of age, who married 
b Ex Visit. Com. W●●w. anno 1619.  Margaret the daughter of Sir Robert Wotton Kt. and had issue George Medley esq. that wedded 
c Ex Visit. Com. W●●w. anno 1619.  Mary the daughter of Gerard Danet: which George left issue Henry Medley esquire, who by Frances the daughter 
d Ex auto●. penès prae●. W. B.  of Clem. Throgmorton of Haseley esq. had issue 
e E●c. 21 Eliz.  Henry 14. years of age in 21 Eliz. To whom succeeded Clem. Medley, who in 2 jac. past 
f F. levat. Craft. Trin. 2 jac.  away this manor to Robert Wale gent.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Margaret) was given 
g Reg. de kennel. p. 57  to the Canons of Kenilworth in H. 1. time (or thereabouts) by Atrop H●●tang; concerning which I am to observe one thing further, which is, that the said Atrop then confirmed 18. Acres of land, that his Tenants (viz. Freeholders) ne'er in Whitnash gave 
h Reg. de kennel. p. 57  thereunto at its Dedication. Whereby may be discerned, that so fervent was the zeal of those elder times to God's service and honour, that they freely endowed the Church with some part of their possessions, and that in those good works, even the meaner sort of men, as well as the pious founders, were not backwards. Amongst divers other concessions made by G. Muschamp Bishop of Coventre to the Canons of Kenilworth in K. John's time, I find 
i Ib. p. 73.  that one was of two shillings yearly Pension granted to them out of this Church, which had been endowed of one yard land and a half, as the Record 
k Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 23. a.  expresses.  
In An. 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
l M S. in Scacc.  at vi. marks, and in 
m M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 48. a.  26 H. 8. at Cix s. viij d. over and above the yearly Pension of two s. payable to the Monastery of Kenilworth, and-viii s. for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Sim. de Redeswell subdiac. Pride. Non. junii 1300. 
Langt. f. 5. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Henr. de Compton Pbr. 3. Non. Apr. 1302. 
Ib. f. 6. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Osb. de Banneburi Cler. 5. Id. Dec. 1326. 
Northb. f. 20. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thomas de Brayles Cap. 2. Cal. Maii 1332. 
Ib. f. 26. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Wigorn. Cap. 7. Id. julii 1336. 
Ib. f. 29 b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Comyn de Neubold Cler. 5. Cal. jan. 1352. 
Ib. f. 56. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Feryby Pbr. 26. Junii 1372. 
Strett. f. 21. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Brikstok Pbr. 15. Cal. Aug. 1378. 
Ib. f. 24. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Sk. f. 8. b.  Thomas Durich 25. Julii 1393.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Burgh. f. 2. a.  joh. de magna Cotes Pbr. 10. Junii 1398.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 17. b.  joh. Normanby ult. Martii 1406.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Heyw. f. 43. a.  D. Walt. Smyth 1. Julii. 1445.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bowl. f. 20. a.  Ric. Geydon Cap. 5. Oct. 1453.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 135. a.  D. Ric. Benet Pbr. 8. Oct. 1492.  Mr. Edw. Litleton ar. & T. Rowley, hac vice ex concess. Pr. & C. de K. 

S●●. & P. ●. 13. a.  D. Edw. Bolyfant Cap. 12. Jan. 1354.  Humfr. Riddel gen. ex concess. Pr. & C. de K. 

Samps. & ●. f. 8. a.  Humfr. Weyring Cler. 10. Oct. 1554.  D. Regina Eliz. 

Ib. 45. a.  Rad. Kent Cler. 16. Febr. 1572.   

In the chancel is a Marble Grave-stone with this Epitaph  
Hoc loco sepelitur dominus Ricardus Bennet,  
Artis sacre Magister, & huius, quondam Ecclesie  
diligens Pastor, qui fatis concessit octavo die  
mensis Februarii Anno D. M. D. XXXi. cuius  
anime propitietur Deus: Amen.    

Leminton-priors'.  
THis, for distinction from the former, called leminton-priors', hath its name (as the other had) from its situation upon the same river. In 
n Domesd. lib.  the conqueror's time Earl Roger. (scil. de Montgomeri, of whom I have spoke in Wolston) held it, the extent thereof being then certified at 2. hides, which were valued at 4 li. having two Mills rated at xxiv s. But before the Norman invasion olwinus was owner thereof, whom I suppose to be the same man, which is elsewhere written alwinus, father unto Turchill de Warwick.  
It seems, that one of the Bishops of Coventre and Lichfield (in those days called Bishop of Chester by reason of his residence in that City) possessed this place in H. 1. time; but which of them it was, is not expressed: for in the grant 
o Reg. de Kenilw p● 137.  made thereof by Geffrey de Clinton, Founder of the Castle and Priory of Kenilworth, to Gilbert Nutricius of Warwick and his heirs, to hold by the service of half a knight's fee, (in consideration whereof, the said Gilbert gave to the above mentioned Geffrey ten marks, with a silver cup, and to Agnes his wife a Besantine of gold●) is is said to be de feodo Episcopi Cestriae. And if I may have liberty to guests how the said Bishop had it, I shall not doubt but that it was given to him by the King upon the forfeiture of Rob. de Belesmo E. of Shreusbury son to the before recited Earl Roger.  
Whether the before named G. Nutricius died without issue, and that thereupon this manor returned to Geffrey de Clinton, son to the donour; or whether he made any agreement by exchange, or otherwise, appears not; but certain it is that the same Geffrey gave 
r Reg. de Kenilw. p. 5.  it to the Canons of Kenilworth ● together with the Church and Mill of this village. It seems, that the service of half a knight's fee, by which the said Canons held it (though in the grant there be no mention thereof) was by the Bishop passed over to the Monks of Coventre, for in 20 H. 3. the Prior of Coventre, certifying 
q Testa de Nevil.  what Kts. fees were held of that Monastery, makes instance of half a knight's fee in Leminton juxta Warwick held by the before specified Canons. The like was signified in 
r Testa de Nevil.  36 H. 3. Which Canons in 7 E. 1. had 
s Inq. per H. Not●. etc. f. 30. b.  a watermill, 3. yard land and a 4. part, and the half of another Mill here in demesn: as also ix servants holding 3. yard land and 3. quarters, performing divers servile labours; 8. Cottiers, holding 8. Cottages, and 8. acres of land; and xi. Freeholders which held 13. yard land and a 4. part, with the other half of the Water-mill. And 
t Ib. f. 31. ●.  besides all this a Court-Leet, Gallows, assize of bread and beer, by the grant of K. H. 3. together with the Church appropriate, endowed with two yard land. All which was enjoyed by them till the dissolution of the Monasteries by K. H. 8. but then came to the Crown, wherein it continued till 6 Eliz. that the Q. granted 
u Pat. 6. Eliz. p. 4.  it to Ambrose E. of Warwick and the heirs male of his body.  
All that is further observable touching this place is, that nigh to the East end of the Church, there is a Spring of Salt-water, (not above a stones-throw from the river Leame,) whereof the Inhabitants make much use for seasoning of meat.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) was originally but a chapel, and belonging to Wotton (on the other side the River,) being therewith confirmed 
w Reg. de Kenilw. p. 70.  to the Canons of Kenilworth by Ric. Peche Bishop of Coventre in H. 2. days, and 
x Ib. p. 65. & 73.  appropriated to them by G. Muschamp, his successor, in K. John's time. In Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
y MS. i● Scacc.  at vi. marks over and above a Pension of xx s. then issuing out of it to the abbey of Malmesbury; and the vicarage at 
z MS. i● Scacc.  xx s. But in 26 H. 8. the same vicarage was valued 
a MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. b.  at vi li. x s. the Pension of xxxiii s. iv d. added by the Canons of Kenilworth, computed.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & temp. Inst.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Henr. de Keton Cap. N. Novemb. 1315. 
Langt. f. 36. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Tho. de Lemynton Cap. 19 Cal. Feb. 1338. 
Northb. f. 32. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Mr. Will. de Leycester 18. Cal. julii 1348. 
Ib. f. 46. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Iweyn de Pershore Cap. 8. Id. Maii 1349. 
Ib. f. 47. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Wytlaxford Cap. Cal. julii 1349. 
Ib. f. 48. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Geydon Cap. Non. Oct. 1349. 
Ib. f. 51. ●.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. de Morton Pbr. 2. ●al. Sept. 1368. 
Strett. f. 1●. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Cras Pbr. 4. Non. Oct. 1370. 
Ib. f. 19 b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Port Cap. penult. Sept. 1402. 
Burgh. f● 10, b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Swetenham Pbr. 13. Dec. 1408. 
Ib. f. 2●. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thom. Seborowe Cap. 8. Janii 1410. 
Ib. f. 25. ●.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Radford Pbr. 29. Maii 1422. 
Heyw. f. 9 ●●   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Cocks Cap. 28. Martii 1426. 
Ib. f. 19 ●.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Ric. Benet Cap. penult. Jan. 1429. 
Ib. f. 24. ●.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. grange Pbr. 16. Aug. 1346. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 42. b.  Frater Nich. Clement Ord. Praedicat. 12. Dec. 1444.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 44. b.  Will. Pomfret 10. Maii 1446.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bowl. f. 22. ●.  joh. Twysse in leg. Bacc. 27. Oct. 1455.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 24. b.  Thom. Albyn Cap. 4. Maii 1457.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bl. f. 4. a.  D. Will. Wheywall ult. Julii 1505.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 8. b.  D. joh. Corney 13. Sept. 1519.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

Samps. f. 42. b.  Rich. Astlyn Cler. 20. Junii 1567.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

Samps. & B. f. 46. a.  Hen. clerks Cler. 25. Sept. 1574.    

Newbold-Comin.  
THIS place (the original occasion of whose name is discovered by the later syllable bold, which in the Saxon language signifieth a House) is one of those depopulated Villages whereof I. Rous in H. 6. time complained 
b Hist. MS. p. 143. , and lieth on the North side of Leame, but in the Parish of leminton-priors'. In 
c Domesd. lib.  Edw. the Conf. time, it was the inheritance of one vlwine, who gave 
d Domesd. lib.  it to the abbey of Malmesbury, at such time as he was shorn a Monk in that Monastery; and by the Conq. Survey is 
e Domesd. lib.  certified to contain 3. hides, at which time there was a Mill yielding viij s. per ann. the value of the whole being L s. But it was not long after the Norman Conquest, that the Monks of Malmesbury enfeoft 
f Ex Regist. de Malm. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  one Radulphus Vicecomes in this their land at Newbold; which Ralph had issue 
g Ex Regist. de Malm. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  Wibert, and he a son called Anselme 
h Ex Regist. de Malm. in Scac. penès Rem. R. , who left one only daughter, sc. Joan 
i Ex Regist. de Malm. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  within age at her father's decease, and in Ward to the Abbot; by whom she was given in marriage 
k Ex Regist. de Malm. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to Elias Comyn: From which Elias and Joan descended these Comyns who had their seat here, and for distinction from other Newbolds gave the addition of their own name to this place.  

Radulphus Vicecomes. 

Wibertus. 

Anselmus. 

Johanna Filia & haeres.- Elyas Comyn. 

Nich. Comyn. 

joh. Comyn obiit s. prole.    
Joh. Comyn, haeres Joh. Comyn nepotis sui. 

joh. Comyn obiit in Hibernia 16 E. 1.- Amabilia 16 E. 1. 

joh. Comyn infra aet. 16 E. 1. dom. de Newbold 3 E. 2. 

Milicentia una fill. & cohaer. secundò nupta Ric. Massy del Hogh.- Will. de Aghton, defunctus 20. R. 2. 

Hugo de Aghton 11 H. 4.    
Elena ux. Jac. Dyngley.  
johanna ux. Joh. de Faryngton.                 
In 31 H. 3. upon difference that grew betwixt john Comyn, and Geffrey de Simely (Lord of Radford) touching liberty of fishing in the River of Leame, they came to an Agreement 
l F. levat. mens. Pasch. 31. H. 3. , that the said John should fish as far as his own land extended. This John holding Newbold of the Abbot of Malmesbury by the service of xl s. per annum in 7 E. 1. had 
m Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 43. a.  at that time 1. carucat of land and a Water-mill in demesn, and xuj. Villains holding of him xii. yard land by base services: as also a Court-Leet, with Assize of bread and beer; and left issue John, whose name in 17 E. 2. was certified 
n Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  amongst the rest of those Esquiers and men at arms of this County, which were then returned into the Chancery. After which; viz. in 1 E. 3. he served 
o Claus. 1. E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 12.  as one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament held at Lincoln the morrow after the exaltation of the holy cross, and in 12 E. 3. was in Commission 
p Rot. F. 12. E. 3. m. 12.  for the gathering of a xv. and Tenth in this County granted to the King in Parliament 11. of his reign; So also in 
q Rot. F. 22. E. 3. m. 13.  22 E. 3. Which John being Lord 
r Ex autog. penès Ric. Bold, de Bold in Com. Lanc.  of Kinsale in Ireland, and 
s Ex autog, penès Ric. Bold, de Bold in Com. Lanc.  of Morton-Vnderhill in Com. Wigorn. departed this life, leaving no issue male. But it should seem that he had four daughters and heirs, betwixt whom this manor of Newbold was divided. Of Milicent and Elene I find direct mention; Milicent 
t Ex autog, penès Ric. Bold, de Bold in Com. Lanc.  taking first to husband Will. de Aghton, but afterwards Richard Massy of Hogh; and Elene 
u Claus. 7. H. 4. m. 6.  being the wife to james Dingly of Worcestershire.  
The third, I suppose, was Joan the wife of john de Farington: for I find, that in 3 H. 4. there was a Fine 
w F. de d●v. Com. levat. mens. Mich. 3 H. 4.  levied of the 4. part of this manor, with the 4. part of the manor of Morton-Underhill, whereby they were entailed upon Christopher Farington, son of the said John and Joan, and the heirs male of his body, with remainder to Ralph brother of Christopher, and for default of issue by Ralph, to John the son of Henry Banastre of Walton in the Dale (Com. Lanc.) and the heirs male of his body, and for default of such issue to Ralph the son of Hugh Holcroft, and the heirs male of his body; and for default of such issue to Joan the daughter of the above specified john Farington, and the heirs of her body, with remainder to the right heirs of the said joan. Which james Dingley and Elene in 9 H. 4. settled 
x F. de div. Come. levat. Oct. Purif. 9 H. 4.  the 4. part thereof, as also of Morton-Underhill (which it seems was the share allotted to the said Elene) upon Roland Dingley and his heirs. And Milicent, after the death of Richard Massy her husband, gave possession of her part in this manor to Hugh Aghton her eldest son, by her deed 
y Ex autog. penès cund. R. Bo●d  dated at Coventre the Tuesday next after the feast of the Conception of the blessed Virgin 11 H. 4. Which part was soon after obtained by Dingley, as it seems; for it appears 
z F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. ●. Bapt. , that in 8 H. 5 the moiety of this manor, with the moiety also of Morton-Underhill were passed away by Robert Dineley, cousin 
a Claus. 7 H. 4. m. 6.  to the said Elene, and Joan his wife, to Thomas Gower of Wood-hall and his heirs. From whom descended john Gower of Wood hall, who with William his son and heir, by their Deed 
b Ex autog. penès F. Fisher gen.  dated 22. Junii 9 Jac. sold it to Sir Clem. Fisher of Packington Knight, whose grandson, Francis, now enjoys it.  
But Christopher Faryngdon, before mentioned, and Alice his wife, in 14 H. 6. levied a Fine 
c F. de div. Come. levat. Craft. Io. Bapt.  of their 4. part to Thomas Hugford (of Emscote esq.) and his heirs; which, by the Inquis. taken after the death of john Hugford 1 H. 7. was 
d Esc. 1 H. 7.  certified to contain C. acres of arable land, xl. acres of pasture, and xxiv. acres of meadow: And coming, upon partition 
e Esc. 25. El●z.  of Hugford's lands, to john Beaufo (who married Alice the eldest daughter to the said I. Hugford,) is yet enjoyed by Henry Beaufo of Emscote esq. his lineal heir. But the residue of this Newbold-Comyn having been anciently belonging to the Monks of Stoneley, was after the dissolution of the Monasteryes granted, 
f Pat. 29. H. 8 p. 5.  inter alia, to james cruse of Kenilworth gentleman, scil. 12. Apr. 29 H. 8. and by the said James sold 
g Ex autog. penès Petr. Willys gen.  away to William Morcote of Leminton-Pr. and Richard Willys of Ufton gentleman, in consideration of 80 li. 28. Maii 30 H. 8. which Ric. Willys died 
h Esc. ● Eliz.  seized thereof in 6 Eliz. it being then accounted for C. acres of pasture, with three acres and a half of wood: All which Peter Willys, his great-grandchild, now enjoys.   

  

KINETON HUNDRED.  
LEame having thus past Leminton parish, meets with Avon, which by its conjunction is made a very fair stream, and entering Kineton-Hundred glides on gently South westwards. But before I proceed to take notice of the observable places situate on the banks of this River, I must, in pursuance of my order, speak of the Hundred itself▪ which takes its appellation from a town of that name lying about the midst thereof.  
The first mention of this Hundred, that I meet with, is in 
Rot. P. 16. H. 2.  16 H. 2. but then had it the name of Sipesoc●a d● Chinton and answered xl s. pro placitis concelat●s: concerning the interpretation of which word, (●c. S●●esorba) I have in my discourse of Knightlow and Hemlingford Hundreds delivered my conjecture.) Y●t before the end of that Ks. r●ign it was called Hundred. d● Kinton: for I find, that K. H. 2. granted 
Ex autog. ●enès Tho. Lucy eq. ●ur.  it by that name, to Walter the ●on of Thurstane de Cherlecote and his heirs, in F●e-ferm, for xl s. yearly Rent; viz. xx s. at the feast of S. Mich. the Arch. angel, and xx s. at the Annunciation of our Lady, but in what year this was appears not, their Charters of that time being seldom dated.  
How it comes to pass, that this Walter de Cherlecote, or his son continued not long fermours thereof, I know not: but in K. John's time it appears 
Lib. rub. f. 33. b. , that there was accounted xxi. marks for the ferm of it; lxi s. iv d. for the profit of the Leet belonging thereto; x li. for the shiriffs' Aid, and viij s. viij d. for Warth-money: yet in 6 H. 3. upon an Inspex: of K. H. 2. Charter, the then Shiriff of this County, sc. Will. de Cantilupe, had command 
Claus. 6. H. 3. m. 5.  to render the said ferm to Will. de Lucy (who was heir unto the before specified Walter de Cherlecote.) But it was not long after this, that the K. had it again in his own hands: for in 21 H. 3. Will. de Lucy being Shiriff of this County & Leicester-shire accounted 
Rot. pe●ès Camer. ●cacc.  for the ferm thereof xii li. xviii s. v d. For the Shiriffs Aid within the same ix l. x s. For the profit of the Leet belonging thereto xlvii s. and for Warth-money viij s. iii d. And in 54 H. 3. the ferm thereof was demised 
Pat. 54 H. ●. m. 15.  to Ric. de Herci during the K. pleasure, (it being valued 
Esc. 54 H. ●. n. 28.  at xxiv. marks per ann.) paying for the same as much as others who had formerly the benefit thereof, had wont to do, with C s. more by way of increase. Which Richard being in 2 E. 1. ejected 
Rot. F. 2 ●. 1. m. 26.  from his custody thereof by Will. Morteyn, than Shiriff made his complaint to the K. that the said Shiriff, had committed the same to one Henry Mile, who accounted less for it than he the said Ric. did. Whereupon the Shiriff had command to render it again to him unless he could show good cause to the contrary.  
After this; viz. in 4 E. 1. it was certified 
Inq. penès ●●m. Scacc.  to be in the K●ngs hands. And in 10 E. 2. Thomas de Blaunkfront had a grant 
●ot. F. 10. ●●. m. 4.  of the ferm of it, to hold during the King's pleasure, rendering to the said King into his Exchequer as much as formely had used to be paid; So likewise had 
t Rot. F. 4. E 3. m. 4.  john de Wal●ham in 4 E. 3. the whole profits thereof in 41 E. 3. amounting 
u Rot. penès Cam. Scacc.  to xv li. xviii s. ix d. per ann. viz. for the ferm viij li. for the profits of the Leet (scil. the Common Fine) seven li. nineteen s. viij d. and for Warth-money vi s. v d. as appeareth by the particulars from each village: but the several towns, within the compass thereof, which do now owe suit to the Hundred Court, are no more than these, Shotswell, Warmington, Stretton super Fosse, part of Wellesburne, Orhill, Aven-Dasset, Mollington, Halford, Barton on the Heath, Ratley, Farnborough and Ayleston.  
This is all that is worthy regard touching this Hundred in general, the custody whereof hath been in the Shiriff, for the time being, ever since. I now return to the River Avon.   

Warwick.  
THE first place of note that presents itself to my view, on the banks of this fair stream is Warwick, standing on the North side thereof; which, as it is and hath been the chiefest town of these parts, and whereof the whole County, upon the first division of this Realm into Shires took its name, so may it justly glory in its situation beyond any other, standing upon a rocky ascent from every side, and in a dry and fertile soil, having the benefit of rich and pleasant Meadows on the South part, with the lofty Groves, and spacious thickers of the Wood-land on the North: wherefore, were there nothing else to argue its great antiquity, these commodities, which so surround it, might sufficiently satisfy us, that the Britain's made an early plantation here to participate of them. But passing by these probabilities, let us see what certainty we have from light of History, both as to the time when, and of the person by whom it was first built: as also of such enlargement, or advantage as accrued thereto by any other benefactors that it had before the Norman Conquest.  
And herein, that my Reader may not expect very exact satisfaction, I shall first desire, that what I have said in my Introduction, as to the reason why we have so little left us of the passages in those elder times may be considered: For from the days of venerable Bede till the Normans entrance, which was full CCCxxx. years, there was not any Historian in this Kingdom, as William Malmesb. 
* f. 105. b. n. 30.  testifieth; and next, that the credit of my countryman john Rous (of whom in Guyes-Cliff I have already made mention) may carry a fair regard, in relation to what I do vouch him concerning this place; considering, that having been so diligent a searcher after Antiquities, and especially of this County, he hath left behind him divers notable things, industriously gathered from many choice manuscripts, whereof he had perusal in sundry Monasteries of England & Wales, which now, through the fatal subversion of those houses, are, for the most part, perished.  
The first building, or foundation hereof, he attributeth 
w Hist. Ms. I. Rous in Hibls. Cotton. p. 25.  to Gutheline (by some called Kimbeline) one of the British Kings, (whose reign was contemporary 
x Math Westm. p. 83.  with the birth of our blessed Saviour) affirming 
y Hist. Ms. I. Rous p. 26.  that it than had the name of Caerleon, from the British word Caer, which is the same with Civitas, and his own name; and so, by shortness of pr●n●unciation, for Caer-Guthleon was called Caerleon: As also, that Ga●derius, Son and Successor to Kimbeline, much enlarged 
z Ib. p. 28.  it with buildings, and granted 
a Ib. p. 28.  thereto many privileges: And that, being afterwards almost destroyed through wars, especially by the barbarous Picts & Scots, it lay rumours till that Caractacus, the famous British Prince rebuil● 
b Rot. I. Rons penès Rob. Arden ar.  it, making a manor house therein for himself, and founding 
c Rot. I. Rons penès Rob. Arden ar.  a Church to the honour of S. john Bapt. in the Market place (where, as my Author saith, in his time a Grammar School was kept.) In the days of this Caractacus it was, that the Romans prevailed much here in Britain, under the conduct of P. Ostorius, Lieutenant to Claudius the Emp. who to keep what he had won, raised 
d Sueton in T●t. c. 4.  divers Forts and Garrisons upon the Rivers of Avon and Severn— 
* Taciti Annal. lib. 12.  cinctosque castris 
† Lege Ausonam.  Antonam & Sabrinam fluvi●s cohibere parat, saith Tacitus, whereof we cannot doubt but this was one; and hereunto doth M●● Cambden's opinion 
e Camb. in Warwicksh.  incline, conceiving, that the Town in Britain called Praesidium by the Romans, is this very place.  
But afterwards, being again destroyed 
f Hist. Ms. I. Rous p. 56.  by wars, it lay so wasted, till Constantine the Father of Vter-Perd●●gon a British King, repaired 
g Hist. Ms. I. Rous p. 56.  it, and called it Caer-umber; whose death (for he was slain by a new incursion of the Picts) exposed 
h Ib. p. 57  it to another devastation; in which ruinous sort it lay, till a British Prince, named Gwayr, rebuilt it, and commanded that it should be called Caer-Gwayr: which Gwayr was cousin in the third degree to the renowned K. Arthur. About this time it was that the famous A●thgal lived, whom my Author 
i Ib. p 62.  re●present●th to be one of the Knights of K. Arthur's round Table, and the first Earl of Warwick: but he saith 
k Rot. I. Rus●  that the Britain's did not pronounce the g in that name, and that Arthur, or Narth signifieth the same in that language as Vrsus doth in Latin; from whence he conjectureth 
l Rot. I Rus●  that the same Arthal took the Bear for his ensign, which so long continued a badge to the succeeding Earls.  
The next in order of these British Earls doth he reckon 
m Rot. I. Rus●  Morvidus, who being a man of great valour, slew a mighty giant in a single duel; which giant encountered him with a young Tree pulled up by the root, the boughs being snaged from it; In token whereof he and his Successors Earls of Warwick in the time of the Britain's, bore a Ragged-staff of silver in a sable shield for their cognusance. To him succeeded 
n Rot. I. Rus●  Merthurdus, of whom there is nothing memorable, that I have seen recorded, other than that in his days S. Dubritius ● a holy man, made his Episcopal seat here at Warwick; not in the Church of S. john Bapt. before mentioned, but in that of All-Saints, where afterwards the Castle was built, which Bishop also erected 
o Ib.  divers private Oratories in these parts, the chief whereof was that of S. Mary Magd. where the sometime famous Guy, bidding farewell to these worldly pleasures, lived a heremites' life a while before his death; and which from him took the name of Guyes-Cliff: howbeit, such were the troubles that arose in this Land by the Saxons entrance, at the invitation of K. Vortigern, that not only the said Bishop left 
p Ib.  this place, and retired into Wales, where he became the first Bishop of Landaff, and afterwards Arch-Bish. of S. David's, but that by wars it became wasted 
q Chron. M●. I Ro●s p. 64.  again, and so continued till that K. Warremund, from whom the Kings of Mercia did descend, rebuilt 
r Chron. M●. I Ro●s p. 64.  it, and from his own name caused it to be called Warrswyk.  
After which it stood for some time in a flourishing condition, but at length was destroyed 
s Rot. I. Rous.  by the Danes, and ●o rested until the renowned Lady Ethelfled, daughter 
t Will. Malm p. 24. a. n. 10.  to K. Alfred, who had the whole Earldom of Mercia given 
u Will. Malm p. 24. a. n. 10.  her, by her Father, to the Noble Etheldred, in marriage, repaired 
w Rot. I. Rous.  its ruins, and in the year of Christ Dccccxu. made 
x Rot. I. Rous.  a strong fortification here, called the dungeon, for resistance of the Enemy, upon an hill of earth artificially raised near the River side, as is yet to be seen on the West part of the Castle, which being placed about the midst of his Mercian Tertitories, and a Fort so considerable in respect of its natural situation, was (no doubt) of great importance for securing the peace of all these parts, by the personal residence thereat, of those eminent men, whom we repute to have been Earls thereof in those days, though in truth they were but substitutes, or Lieutenants to the Earls of Mercia (whose limits extended unto many other shires in this midland part of the Realm;) or else had the custody of the County to the King's immediate use.  
Having thus far taken notice of what chief concerns this place, and finding little else that hath relation thereto till the time of K. Edw. the Conf. I will now go on with the story of those noble persons, which were reputed Earls thereof before the Norman Conquest, and since that time have really been so, making only a short digression to point at the occasion of that name and dignity; as also what power and authority it was that they anciently had. And first for the name, viz. Consul, or Comes in Latin, and Earl in our ancient English expression, I shall deliver Mr. Camden's words; 
y Camb. Brit. p. 165. — Earls, called in Latin Comites, may seem to have come unto us from our ancestors the Germans, saith he; for they in times past, as C. Tacitus writeth, had their Comites, who should always give attendance upon their Princes, and be at hand in matters of council and authority: but others think that they came from the Romans to us, as also to the French: for the Emperors, when as the Empire was grown to the full strength, began to have about them a certain privy council, which was called Caesaris comitatus, and then those whose council they used in war and peace were termed Comites, etc. In process of time, when the Empire of the Romans became rend into many pieces, this title yet was retained, and our English Saxons called them in English 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 men, as Ethelward writeth, by which name somewhat mollified they are called of us at this day Earles.  
And further to confirm that they had the name of Comites for such their attendance upon the K. joh. S●risburiensis, who wrote in H. 2. days, testifieth, Comites, 
Epist. 2●3.  (saith he) à societatis participatione d●ci, quisquis ignorat ignarus est literarum, quas literalis institutio primas tradere consuevit. And much to the same purpose is that expression of Bracton, 
a De rerum divi●. lib. 1. cap. 8. §. 2.3.4.  Comites quia à comitatu, sive à societate nomen sumpserunt, qui etiam dici possunt Consules à consulendo: Reges enim tales sibi associant ad regendum populum Dei, ordinantes eos in magno honore, & p●testate, & nomine quando accingunt eos gladiis, id est ringis gladiorum, etc.  
Now for the Jurisdiction that they had, I shall be bold to declare something thereof out of Mr. Selden's expressions 
b Seld. Tit. of Honour p. 627. — Ealdormen, or Earls had, it seems, (saith he) jurisdiction in their Earldoms, or the Territories that denominated them; but so, that if the whole Territory were the Ealderman's own (as in the case of Ethelred Ealdorman of Mereland under K. Alfred, and K. Edw. the elder) than the Courts held, and the profits of the jurisdiction were to his own use and benefit; but if he had not the Territory that denominated him, but only some particular revenue in it belonging to his dignity, than it seems his jurisdiction and Courts (saving perhaps in those possessions which were his own) were held by him to the K. use and benefit; that is he commonly supplied the immediate office which the Sheriffs have regularly used to do in the Counties that are not Palatine, etc.  
And in K. Etheldred's Laws (published by Mr. Lambert) there is direct proof, that the Ealderman, or Earl, was usually a temporal Judge immediate to the K. But for particular instances of their judicial power in probat of Wills, Judgements in cases of title to Land, and causes Criminal, I shall refer my Reader to the relation 
c Ib. à pag. ●3. u●que ●1.  of that learned person; adding only this notable testimony out of the Laws of King H. 1.— 
d Lib rab. S●a●. f. ●.  sicut antiqua fuerat institutione formatum, salutari Regis imperio, vera nuper est recordatione firmatum, generalia Comitum placita cert is locis & vicibus, & diffinito tempore per singulas provincias Angliae conveniri debere, nec ullis ultra sagitationibus fatigari, nisi propria Regis necessitate, vel commune regni commodum saepe adjiciat: Intersint autem Episcopi, Comites, Vice Comites, Vicarii, Centenarii, Aldermanni, Praefecti, Praepositi, Barones, Vavas●res, Tungrevii, & caeteri terrarum domini diligenter intendentes, ne malorum impunitas, aut graviorum pravitas, vel judicum subversio, solitâ miseros laceratione conficiant. Agantur itaque primò debita verae Christianitatis jura; secundò Regis placita; postremo causae singulorum dignis satisfactionibus expleantur.  
But I will forbear to enlarge myself further on this subject, and descend to our reputed Earls of the Saxon race; whereof the first that my Author 
Rot. I. Rous.  mentions is Rohand. This man, being a famous warrior, and enriched with great possessions, lived in the days of K. Alfred, and K. Edw. the elder, and left issue one only daughter named Felicia, that married unto Guy son of Siward Baron of Wallingford, who in her right became Earl of Warwick; the memory of which Guy, for his great valour, hath ever since been, and yet is so famous, that the vulgar are of opinion he was a man of more than ordinary stature; and the Welsh, 
f Rot. I. Rous.  taking notice of his brave exploits will needs have him to be descended from British parentage: but of his particular adventures, lest what I say sho●ud be suspected for fabulous, I will only instance that combat betwixt him and the Danish Champion Colebrand, whom some (to magnify our noble Guy the more) report to have been a Giant. The story whereof, however it may be thought fictitious by some, forasmuch as there be those that make a question whether there was ever really such a man; or if so, whether all be not a dream which is reported of him, in regard that the Monks have sounded out his praises so hyperbolically: yet those that are more considerate will neither doubt the one, nor the other, inasmuch as it hath been so usual with our ancient Historians, for the encouragement of after-ages unto bold attempts, to set forth the exploits of worthy men with the highest encomiums imaginable: And therefore, should we for that cause be so conceited as to explode it, all History of those times might as well be vilified. And having said thus much to encounter with the prejudicated fancies of some, and the wayward opinions of others, I come to the story, which, from certain Authors 
g 
Hist. MS. Tho. Rudburn in Bibls. C.CC. C●ntab. p. 35. Hist. MS. Gerard● Cornub. in bibl. Coll. S. M. Magd. Oxon. f. 227. a. Chron. MS. H. Knigh●on. f. 6. b.   of good credit, is in substance as followeth.  
In the third year of K. Athelstan (which happened in An. 926) the Danes having invaded England, cruelly wasted the countries where they Marched, so that there was scarce a Town, or Castle, that they had not burnt, or destroyed, almost as far as Winchester: and hearing that the K. with his nobles, than was in that city consulting about some timely means to prevent the utter loss of all, they sent messengers to him, proposing that either he would forthwith resign his Crown to the Danish Generals, viz. Aulafe, and Govelaph, or submit to hold this Realm of them, doing homage and fealty, and paying tribute according to their appointment: or lastly, that the whole dispute for the Kingdom should be determined in a single Combat by two Champions for both sides; this being added by Aulafe, that if in that Duel K. Athelstan's Champion had the victory, he would presently departed the land with his Army, but otherwise, without any more ado, it should wholly belong to the Danes.  
Of which proposals K. Athelstan accepted the last, and, calling together his Nobles, offered that Province (viz. Hantshire) for a reward to him that should conquer the Danish Champion, called Colbrand: and to the end that God would direct him in the choice of one to undertake this combat, he enjoined a Fast for 3. days, in which with earnest prayers and abundant tears he besought his favour. But in this choice the English were exceedingly astonished, forasmuch as one Heraud, a most valiant & hardy K nt. of this Nation, was then beyond Sea, seeking after Reynburn the son of his Lord and master Earl Guy, that had been stolen away by Merchants of a foreign country in his infancy; As also that Earl Rohand, the most valiant of a thousand, was dead; and that the same Guy, a man of extraordinary courage and skill in martial feats, shortly after his marriage with the Lady Felicia before mentioned, being gone into the Holy-land on Pilgrimage, was not yet returned●: But it so fell out, that God, being moved with the sorrowful tears and intercessions of the English, sent a good Angel to comfort the King as he lay upon his bed the very night of the Nativity of S. john Bapt. directing that he should arise early on the morrow, taking two Bishops with him, and get up to the top of the North-gate of that city, staying there till the hour of Prime, and then should he see divers poor people and Pilgrims enter thereat, amongst which there would be a personable man in a pilgrim's habit, bore footed with his head uncovered, and upon it a Chaplet of White-Roses; and that he should entreat him for the love of jesus Christ, the devotion of his Pilgrimage, and the preservation of all England to undertake the Combat, for he should Conquer the mighty Colbrond, and deliver his Realm from the Danish servitude. Whereupon K. Athelstan with fervent zeal hasted betimes in the morning to mass, and sent for the Archb. of Canterbury, with the Bishop of Chichester to whom he rela●ed his Vision, taking them along to the Gate assigned.  
About this time it happened that the famous Guy before specified, returning from his Pilgrimage in foreign parts, landed at Portsmouth, and being there advertised of S●. Heraud's absence, with the occasion thereof; a● also of Earl Rohand's death, together with the great distress that the K. and his Nobles were then in, hasted towards Winchester immediately; and coming at night unto an Hospital, but little distant from the North-gate of that city (in which place afterwards the Hospital in honour of the Holy-Crosse was founded) where he rested himself, on the next m●rning he went with other poor people to the City-gate. To which place the K. being come for the purpose before specified, and espying one neatly clad in a white short-slieved Gown reaching to the leg, wi●h a Garland of Roses upon his head, and a large staft in his hand, but looking wan, and much macerated by reason of his travailing barefoot, and his beard grown to a very great length, he concluded that the same was the man described to him by the Angel, and being full of joy told those that were with him as much.  

Vide Les Antiquities de la ville de Paris per Claude Malingre, Imp. Paris 1640●) p. 240. where he hath this expression concerning Palmers— L●squels on● appelloit cro●●ez lors q'ils entreprenoicat le voiage d'au●ant que per leu● E●e ques ou Curè ils se fasoic●t coudre une Croix de Hierusalem de drap rougesur leurs manteaux, & preno●ent le burden: Au retour ils estoient appellez Palmiers, d'autant que retournans d'outremer ils appertorent des palms en signe d'avoir combatu les infidels come ills Pavoient vove, etc.  The Palmer (for so was he at that time called) taking notice of the K. and Bishops, put of his Chaplet, and reverently saluting them, entered the Gate: whereupon the K. hasted down, and laying hold of his Coat, tendered him entertainment, with desire to hear some news: but the Palmer, returning humble thanks, answered, that the hour to take up his lodging was not yet come, for that he intended first to visit the Churches of that city, and there offer up his prayers unto God, but afterwards seek some food for to refresh himself withal; which being done he purposed to departed thence, and perform such penance as he was to do for 〈◊〉 sins. Whereunto the K. replied, The reason why we have here stayed hath been only to wait upon your coming; for it is the will of God, that you must encounter with that wicked Colbrond the Saracen, for the safeguard of us and all the English Nation, and freedom thereof from the yoke of slavery: for Olaus K. of Denmark, and Golavus of Norway have besieged us here almost a twelve month; and now have we concluded a truce, upon condition that we must find a man to undergo the combat with Colebroxd their Champion, and in case our Champion shall overcome him, they are forthwith to quit the Land without doing injury to any, and not disturb this Realm any more; therefore we do desire you, for the love of Christ our Saviour, and for the pardon of your own sins, that you will hearty undertake this Duel against that cursed Pagan, for the cause of God's Church and Christian Religion. To whom the Palmer answered, Oh my Lord the King, you may easily see that I am not in any condition to take upon me this fight, being feeble and weakened with daily travail: Alas, where are your stout and hardy soldiers, who had wont to be in great esteem with you?  
Ah, quoth the K. some of them are dead, and some of them are gone to the Holy-land, but not yet returned: I had one valiant Knight, which was Earl of Warwick, called Guy, and he had a courageous servant named Sr. Heraud de Ardene, would to God I had him here, for than should this Duel be soon undertaken, and the War finished; and as he spoke these words, tears fell from his eyes. Whereat the Palmer, being very sorrowful, besought him to forbear further grieving, assuring him, that for the love of Christ Jesus, and the blessed Virgin, as also for the honour of God's holy Church, and for the Soul of Guy and Heraud his companion, he would in the fear of God undergo that Combat. Then did they bring him into the city, and to the Church with ringing of Bells, and Te Deum was begun with cheerful voices; and entertained him with meat and drink, as also with bathing; putting apparel upon him, and for the space of 3. weeks cheered him up with the best refreshments.  
After which, when the day appointed for that Duel was come, the Palmer risen early and heard 3. Masses; the first of the Holy-Ghost, the second of the blessed Trinity, and the third of the Holy-Crosse. Which being ended, he forthwith armed himself with the King's best harness, and girt the sword of Constantine the great about him; and taking S. Maurice his Lance in his hand, got up on the K. best Courser, being accounted of all that then beheld him the most proper and well appointed Knight that ever they saw. From thence road he through the midst of the city towards the place assigned for the combat, which was in a valley, called Chiltecumbe, where he waited for Colbrond; who, shortly after, came so weightily harnessed that his Horse could scarce carry him, and before him a Cart leaded with Danish-axes, great Clubs with knobs of Iron, squared bars of Steel, Lances, and Iron hooks to pull his Adversary to him: And so soon as he saw the Palmer make towards him, calling loudly, he bade him get of his Horse and cast himself down with submission: But the Palmer, arming himself with the sign of the cross, and commending himself to God, put Spurs to his Horse to meet the giant, and in the first encounter pierced his shield so far that his own Lance broke into shivers; which so enraged the giant, that he bore up fiercely towards the Palmer, & smote his horse with such strength, that he cut of his head. The Palmer therefore being dismounted, nimbly and with great courage directed his blow at the giant's Helmet; but by reason of his height could reach no further than his shoulder. Then Colbrond smote at the Palmer with a square bar of steel; but he, seeing his danger, interposed his shield, which bore of the blow, and on a sudden did so vigorously lay at the corner of the giant's target, that his Club bossed with Iron fell to the ground; which whilst he stretched out his arm to take up, the Palmer with his sword cut of his hand: whereupon the Danes grew much dismayed; and on the other sid● was there as great rejoicing by K. Athelstan and the English; and yet notwithstanding did Colbrond hold out the combat till the evening of that day, that by losing so much blood he fainted, so that Guy, with all his strength fetching a blow, cut of his head.  
The victory therefore thus happily obtained, occasioned the Danes with great confusion to hasten a way, and the valiant Guy to give thanks unto God, repairing forthwith to the Cathedral, where he was honourably received with solemn Procession by the Clergy and others, and offered his weapon to God and the Patron of that Church before the high Altar, which my Author saith, even to his time, was kept in the Vestry there, and called by the name of Colbrond's axe: but, this being done, reassumed his pilgrim's habit. Whereupon the K. became most importunate with him to discover his name; but he utterly refused so to do, except to himself, and that upon his oath not to reveal it: unto which condition the K. assenting, they walked out alone in a by-path to a certain cross at some distance from the city; and as soon as they came thither, humbly bowing himself to the K. and saying that he was Guy Earl of Warwick, the K. embraced him in his arms, kissed him, and promised him large rewards if he would live in his Court: but he, with much thankfulness, refusing to receive any, besought the K. that he would not disclose what he had said, in regard his resolution was to continue in that pilgrim's state; and so they there parted with tears.  
From whence the Earl bent his course towards Warwick, and coming thither not known of any, for three days together took alms at the hands of his own Lady, as one of those xiii poor people unto which she daily gave relief herself, for the safety of him and her, and the health of both their Souls. And having rendered thanks to her, he repaired to an eremite that resided amongst the shady woods hard by, desiring by conference with him to receive some spiritual comfort, where he abode with that holy man till his death, and upon his departure out of this World, which happened within a short time, succeeded him in that Cell, and continued the same course of life for the space of two years after; but then discerning death to approach, he sent to his Lady their Wedding Ring by a trusty servant, wishing her to take care of his burial: adding also, that when she came, she should find him lying dead in the Chapel, before the Altar; and moreover, that within xv days after she herself should departed this life. Whereupon she came accordingly, and brought with her the Bishop of the diocese, as also many of the Clergy & other people, and finding his body there did honourably integre it in that hermitage, 
Guy●liffe.  and was herself afterwards buried by him, leaving her paternal inheritance to Reynburn her only son. Which departure of our famous Guy happened 
Rot. I. Rous.  in the year of our Lord Dccccxxix. and of his own age the seventieth.  
To whom succeeded 
d Rot. I. Rous.  the Noble Reynburn, Earl of Warwick through his mother's right; who having been stolen away in his childhood, and carried into Russia, where he gave great testimony of his singular valour in sundry Warlike feats, whilst he continued in those foreign part, upon his return into Engl. wedded the beautiful Lady Leonetta daughter to K. Athelstan; but afterwards dying beyond the Seas, was buried in a certain Island near unto Venice, and left for his successor 
Rot. I. Rous.  Wegeat, alias Weyth the humed, a person of great courage, and much honoured for his skill in martial affairs. This Wegeat was a benefactor to the Monastery of Evesham, by giving thereunto six messages lying in Whitlaxford and Grafton in this County; and had issue Vsa, 
Rot. I. Rous.  commonly called Huve the humed, a most deveut man, and a special friend to the Monks of Evesham: for in the year Dcccclxxiiii. by the consent of K. Edgar he gave 
m Ex Regist. de Evisham penès Will. Peirpoint ar.  them the whole Village of Whitlaxford (now called Wixford,) and little- Grafton; and bequeathing his body to sepulture in that Monastery, departed this life about the beginning of the reign of S. Edward the K. and Martyr.  
To whom succeeded W●lgeat, who obtained a grant 
n Rot. I. Rou●.  from those secular Canons which were possessed of the abbey of Evesham upon expulsion of the Monks, for 5. hides of Land in the same Whitlaxford upon an easier rent than had wont to be given; conditionally, that upon his death the Monastery might repossess the same Land with all the stock that then should happen to be upon it: Notwithstanding which, the Monks could not get it again of a long time after, till that Abbot Egelwyne purchased it a new of Earl Wigod, a potent man in the days of K. Edw. the Conf. This Wolgeat was in 
o Rot. I. Rou●.  special favour with K. Ethelred; but for his wicked courses and oppressions had all his Lands and honour taken from him in the year M. vi. Whether he had ever restitution of them, or in whose hands the Earldom was thereupon put, is uncertain; but true it is, that Warwick, with a great part of the country, became shortly after (viz. An. M. xuj.) much wasted by Canutus the Dane; at which time the Nunnery, near to the Church of S. Nicholas,) as also the abbey were burnt to the ground. When, or by whom those Religious houses were founded, I never yet could find, nor any mention of them before this. It seems the abbey stood 
p Hist. ● MS. I. Rous p. 120.  on the Northwest part of the Town; for the Lane there, called Abby-lane, argueth as much: And the said house 
q Hist. ● MS. I. Rous p. 120.  of Nuns took up all that which is now S. Nichols-Church-yard, with a great part of the ground whereupon the Hospital of S. john Bapt. was afterwards built, the Chancel of S. Nicholas Church being the choir thereof.  
I now come to Wigod, the hereditary 
r Rot. I. Rous.  successor of Wolgeat; who being a potent man and a great warrior, as also a special benefactor to the Monks of Evesham, lived in the times of K. Ethelred, K. Edmund, and of the Danish Kings; and had to wife the sister of Earl Leofrik (founder of the Monastery at Coventre.)  
To him succeeded 
s Rot. I. Rous.  Alwyne, contemporary 
t domesd. lib. sub Tit. Terr. Rob. Dispensatoris. Warr.  with K. Edward the Conf. and Will. the Conq. This is he that in the Conq. Survey is called Alwinus Vicecomes; the reason whereof I conceive to be, either because that he did exercise the power and Authority of the Earl of Mercia (scil. Earl Leofrike, his Uncle) here in Warwickshire, as his ancestors had done, for which respect my Author reputes him and them Earls, as I have already showed, and hath ranked them in that degree; or else that he had the custody of the County to the King's immediate use. Which Alwine left issue Turchill, who likewise stands in the Catalogue of our Earls, and was a great man in that age, but no more really Earl than his Father and Ancestors were: For if the Earldom of Mercia, with which Honour Edwin the grandchild to Earl Leofrike was dignified, did, as it included this Shire, really vest him in power and authority therein, as he had in some other Counties, than was this Alwyne his Vicecomes, or substitute here; which may seem to have been so, in as much as the said Edwyne is in an ancient MS. 
u Ad calcem Flor. Wigorn. Ms. penès jac. Archiep. Armach.  particularly styled Comes Warwici: But that which argues him to have been only Custos of the County to the King's immediate use, is, that in Domesday-book where the profits of the Shire are set down as they were ra●ed in Edw. the Conf. time: there is nothing of the Tertius denarius reckoned to the Earl, as in such where the Earl had absolute Jurisdiction is usual, but all to the King. By which it should seem, that these hereditary Vicecomites (whom we repute to have been Earls) were immediately Officers to the King, and not to the Earls of Mercia.  
This Turchill resided here at Warwick, and had great possessions in this County when Will. D. of Normandy invaded England and vanquished K. Harold: and though he were then a man of especial note and power, yet did he give no assistance to Harold in that battle, as may easily be seen from the favour he received at the hands of the conqueror: for by the general Survey, 
w Domesd. lib.  begun about the 14th. of K. William's Reign, it appears that he then continued possessed of vast Lands in this Shire; and yet thereof was neither the Borough, or Castle of Warwick any part, as from the said Survey may be collected; the Borough in Edw. the Conf. time answering a certain yearly Ferm to the King, and the Castle properly belonging to the Earl of Mercia, if not to the King, as a special strong hold for the defence of all these parts, and whereof the said Turchill, being in the nature of a governor, as his Ancestors were, had his denomination, viz. Turchill de Warwick, attributed to him by the Normans, who first introduced such surnames of places here amongst us. And therefore, whereas my Author 
x Rot. I. Rous.  represents him to have been a great enlarger of Warwick-Castle, his words are Castri Warwici Will●elmi Conquestoris, and adds 
* Vide H. Hunt. f. 212. b. l. 10.  nam Rex Will. Conquestor ad Castella construenda totam Angliam fatigabat. And what was this for, but to busy their minds and bring them low in their estates, that they should neither have time nor abilities to contrive any insurrection against him: as also to have places of strength in every corner for better keeping the subdued English in awe.  
But of this Turchill I have not now much more to say, besides the mention of these Lands whereof I find him possessed (by the Conquerour's special favour, as y●u must conclude) at the time of his said general Survey, which were these following, all in this County, and whereof I have in their due places spoken particularly, scil Curdworth, Bikenhull, Minworth, Wolthamcote, Ricton Pakinton, Lan●done, Mackstoke, Merston, Elmedone, Dosthill Wiginshille, Whitacre, Bercheston, Badsley- (●ndsor) Lodbroke, Caldecote● Rodburn, Causton, Birdingbury, Na●ton, Fleckno, Hodenhill Willoughby, Bilton, Walecote, Shukborow, Newton, Holme, Church-Over Ashow, Harbury, Baginton, Binley, Weston, Brandon, Lillington, Radford, Rotley, Compton- (Winyat●) Miton, Wimpston, Bericote, Fulredy, Etendone, Chesterton, Coughton, and (Nun-) Eton.  
Neither can I say that he had all these clearly to himself; for in some few I find that others had a share, as where I speak of them in particular will be manifested. And though he had so much respect from the victorious Norman as to possess these during his life, yet is it most clear, that his Son enjoyed none of them as his Heir, but by the favour of the conqueror, or of those on whom he had bestowed them, as will be found by that small remnant, in comparison of all these Lordships before recited, which was left him, and that also to hold by military service from some of the Norman Nobility. Which dealing (generally in a manner) by the conqueror I have in my Introduction sufficiently made evident. Leaving therefore what else I have to say of Turchill, till I come into Hemlingford-Hundred, in which he and his posterity afterwards resided, assuming the surname of Arden from those woody parts wherein they inhabited, I shall now descend to speak of those Earls that were of the Norman race, the first of which was called Henry de novoburgo, from the Castle of Newburgh, in Normandy ● the place of his birth.  
He was the younger Son 
y Ord. vit. p. 269. A.  of Rog. de Bellomont Earl of Mellent: but of his advancement to the Earldom of Warwick, the direct time appears not; yet by all circumstances I guess, that it was towards the later end of Will. the Conq. time, in regard there is no mention of him in the general Survey (begun as I have elsewhere showed in 14. of his reign:) for my Author 
z Hist. M●. I. Rous. p. 125.  says, that K. Will. having begirt Warwick with a mighty ditch for the precinct of its Walls, and erected the Gates at his own charge, did then promote this Henry to the Earldom, and annexed thereto the royalty of the Borough of Warwick with the appurtenances, which at that time belonged to the Crown.  
That Earls so anciently had no formal Charters of their Creation is plain enough to any that hath looked into Antiquities, the manner of their investiture into that dignity, being then and a good while after per cincturam gladio Comitatus as Math. Paris. 
a p. 154. l. 53.  and others do observe; it cannot therefore be expected that I should say more as to the manner of his advancement thereto: howbeit, that it was the Conqueror who conferred the same honour upon him, is not only manifest by what I have already said from the Testimony of I. Rous, but from the credit of divers other 
b W. G●mes. 〈◊〉 7. ●sp 4 O●d. vit. ●. 709 A. Chron Norm. f. 68 a.  noted Historians. It should seem, that before the King raised him to that state of Earl, he was trusted with the custody 
c O●d. vit. p. 511.  of Warwick-Castle, then newly built 
d O●d. vit. p. 511.  by the Conqueror, or rather enlarged and more strengthened, as in my discourse of Turchill hath been said, and shall be further declared when I come to the particular story thereof: but though he had this honour by the Conqueror's gift, he was not during that King's days possessed of all those great Lands whereof he died seized: for it is evident, 
e Regist. de Avend. i● bibl. Cotton f. 137. a.  that K. Will. Rufus in the very beginning of his reign, bestowed on him the whole inheritance of Turchil before specified in augmentation of his Earldom; so that whatsoever Turchill's posterity enjoyed thereof was but by the favour of this Earl, as I have already intimated. Nay, so clearly did he account himself seized of all Turchill's patrimony, that he laid claim 
f Regist. de Avend. i● bibl. Cotton f. 137. a.  to what the Monks of Abendon had in Little- Chesterton and Hille (both in this County) of the said Turchill's gift, in the days of Abbot Aldelme; so that the succeeding Abbot, for quiet enjoyment thereof, was glad to come to a new agreement 
g Regist. de Avend. i● bibl. Cotton f. 137. a.  with him, and give him a mark of Gold to purchase his good will, whereupon he confirmed the same in the presence of his Barons; 
h Great Tenants to the greater sort of subjects. Seld. Tit. of Honour. p. 688.  of which are specially named Richard fitz-Osbern, and Thurstan de Montfort.  


a Ord. vit. p. 312. a.  Torf. 


b Ord. vit. p. 312. a.  Turchetillus. 


e Ib. B.  Auschetillus de Harecurt.    

c Ord. vit. p. 312. a.  Turulsus de Ponte Audomari.- 
d Ord. vit. p. 312. a.  Wevia, soror Gunnorae Comitissae ' Uxoris Ric. primi Norm. Ducis. 


g Ib. p. 313. A.  Joscelina.- 
f Ib. p. 313. A.  Hugo de Montegumerico. 


k Ib. p. 522. B.  Rog. de Montegumeri, primus comes de Salopia post conq. Angliae.    

h Ib. p. 268. C.  Humfridus de Vetulis. 


l Ib. p. 709. A.  Robertus de Bellomonte  

m Ib. p. 197. A  Rogerius de Bellomonte a consiliis Willielmo duci Norm. 


q Ib. 269. A. & 709. A.  Rob. Comes de Mellento, postea in Com. Leicest. erectus.- 
r Ib. p. 314. B.  Eliz. (sieve Isabel) filia Hug. magni Comitis Viromandorum. 


s Ib. p. 289. A. 877. A.  Adelina ux. H●g. de Monteforti.  

t Ib. p. 300. A.  Robertus Comes Leicestriae.- 
u Ib. p. 299. D.  Amicia filia Rodulfi Comitis Nor. wic.  

w Ib. p. 314. C.  Gualeranus Comes de Mellento.  

x Ib. p. 953.  Hugo, cogn. Pauper Bedfordiae Comitatum obtinuit.    
Henricus cogn. de Novoburgo, erectus, in Comitem Warwici, obiit 23. H. 1.- Margareta soror Rotroci Comitis de Pertico. 

Rog. Comes Warwici obiit 18. Steph.- G●●●reda filia Will. 2. Comitis de Warenna. 

Willielmus Co. Warw. obiit s. p.- Matilda filia & una haered. Will. D. Per●y, ux. 1.- Margareta D'eivile ux. 2.  
Walerannus Co. Warw. ob. 6. Joh.- Margareta filia Hu●ntr. de Bohun Comitis Heref, ux. 1. 

Henricus Co. Warwici, ob. 13. H. 3.- Margeria filia Henrici D'oy●i, ux. 1. 

Thom. Co. Warwici ob. 26. H. 3.- Ela filia Willielmi Longspe. Co. Sarum.  
joh. Mareschallus 1. maritus.- Margeria soror & haeres ob. s. p.- joh. de Plessetis Co. Warwici ob. s. p. 47. H. 3.    
Henricus Co. Warwici, ob. 13. H. 3.- Philippe filia & una cohaer. Thom. Basset de Hedindon; postea nupta Ric. Siward.  
Walerannus.  
Gundreda monialis apud Pinley.    
Walerannus Co. Warw. ob. 6. Joh.- Alicia filia Rob. de Harecurt, relicta joh. de Limesei, ux. 2. 

Alicia.- Will. Mauduit de Hanslap, Regis Camerarius. 

Isabel soror & haeres.- Will. Beauchamp. Fill. Walt. B. de E●nley in Com. Wig. 

Will. de Bellocampo comes Warwici.    
Will. Mauduit Co. Warw. ob. s. p. 52. H. 3.- Alicia filia Gilb. de Segrave.      
Henricus.  
Agnes uxor Galf. de Clinton.    
Henricus.  
Rotrocus episc. Ebro●censis.  
Robertus, monachus in Abbat. de Becco.  
Gaufridus.        

i Ib. p. 253. D.  Walleranus Comes de Mellento. 


n Ib. p. 202. C.  Adelina  

o Ib. p. 577. C.  Buda ux. Will. de Molinis.  

p Ib. p. 202. C.  Hugo comes de Meliento militiam Christi assumpsit in coenobio de Becco.         
By which instance we may partly see how hardly the native English were dealt with, as in my Introduction is showed; viz. not to enjoy their inheritances, though they did not at all oppose the conqueror's title, as by that trust committed to this Turchill for enlarging of Warwick-Castle may be inferred. Nay, so imperious were the Normans in these their acquisitions, that they would not permit the Religious houses to possess what was formerly granted to them by the English, as may seem by that claim which this Earl Henry made to those Lands, above-specified, so given to Abingdon by Turchill, which puts me in mind of the answer that John Earl Warren, about the later end of H. 3. time made to Rog. Zouch then chief Justice, when being questioned by what right he held his Lands— produxit in medium gladium antiquum & evaginatum (saith my Author) 
Ms. in ●l. Bodl. ●er codi●● Dig. ●. 170.] ●7. b.  & ait, Ecce domini mei, ecce warantum meum! Antecessores mei verò cum Will. Bastardo venientes, conquesti sunt terras suas gladio, & easdem gladio defendam à quocunque eas occupare volente: non enim Rex terram per se devicit & subjecit, sed progenitores nostri fuerunt cum eo participes & coad●utores, etc. So that having helped him to get it by the sword, they esteemed themselves well worthy to share with him.  
But I return to Earl Henry. Of whom that which I find 
k Ord. vit. p. 572. D. 573. A.B.  most memorable, is, that he was one of those great men, who in An. 1081. (14. Vill. C.) by fair persuasions qualified the anger of K. Will. conceived towards Rob. Curthose, his eldest Son, so that a fair composure then ensued betwixt them. That he was 
l Hist. Ms. H. Knighton. f. 35. b.  also of great familiarity with Henry the K. youngest Son, and one that stuck closest to him, upon the death of Will. Rufus, for his obtaining the Crown, and so likewise 
m Will. Malm. f. 88 a. n. 40.  ever afterwards: Moreover, amongst the witnesses to that notable Charter of K. Henry 1. whereby he confirmed the Laws of Edw. the Conf. (as K. Will. had new moulded them, and granted many other favours to the Church, as also to the Peers and other subjects of this Realm) he is recorded 
n M. Paris. p. 56. n. 30.  to be one; of which Charters so many were sent through England as there were particular Counties, to remain in the several Monasteries of those Shires.  
This Earl began 
o Hist. MS. I. Rous. p. 166.  the making of Wedgnock-park near his Castle of Warwick (whereof I have already spoke) following therein the example of K. Henry, who made 
p Hist. MS. I. Rous. p. 166.  the first Park at Woodstock that ever was in England. He founded 
q Ib. p. 167.  the Priory at Warwick; gave 
r Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 7. b.  the Church of Compton- (Murdac) to be a Prebend in the Church of our Lady at Warwick, before it was made collegiate, with 
s Ib. f. 8. a.  other benefits: As also 
t Cart. 13. E. 1. n. 69. per Insp.  the Town of Warminton (in this County) to the Monks of Preaux in Normandy, of all which I shall speak more fully as I come to discourse of them in particular; and therefore for a close, I will deliver the Character which an eminent Historian, 
u W. Malm f. 90. b. n. 30.  who lived at the same time, hath of him; scil. that he was dulcis & quieti animi vir, & qui congruo suis moribus studio vitam egit & clausit.  
He wedded 
w Ord. Vit. p. 676. A.  Margaret the daughter to Rotrode Earl of Perch, and had issue by her Roger, 
x W. Gem. lib. 8. c. 41.  who succeeded him in the Earldom of Warwick, Henry, 
y W. Gem. lib. 8. c. 41.  Geffrey, Rotrod● 
z Ord. v p. 919. C.  Bishop of Eureux, Robert 
a W. Gem. ut supra.  that inherited his father's possessions in Normandy, who was Sewer 
b Ord. v p. 709. B.  and Justice of that Dukedom, and a great benefactor 
c Ord. v p. 709. B.  to the abbey of Bec, in which he afterwards was shorn 
d Chron. Norm. p. 996. A. B.  a Monk, and departing this life xiiii Kal. Septemb. An. 1158. had sepulture 
e Chron. Norm. p. 996. A. B.  in the chapterhouse there. Two 
f W. Gem. lib. 8. c. 41.  daughters he also had, but their names I find not, nor whether they were ever married; and died 
g Rot. I. Rous.  xx. junii, An. 1123. (23. H. 1.) lying interred 
h Rot. I. Rous.  in the abbey of Preaux before specified.  
Of Margaret his Countess, who survived 
Rot. P. 2. H. 2.  him above 20. years, I find, that she was a special benefactresse to the knight's Templars; for in the year 1156. (2. H. 2.) she bestowed 
k MS. in Bibls. Cotton. sub effigy Vitelli●. F. 1.]  the Town of Lammadok in Wales upon them; and to the Canons of Kenilworth quitted 
l Reg. de kennel. p. 19  her interest in the moiety of the Lordship of Salford in this County, by the consent of Rotrode Bishop of Eureux, Roger Earl of Warwick, R●b. de Newburgh, Geffrey, and Henry her sons; but the direct time of her death I have not discovered.  
To Henry succeeded Roger his son in the Earldom of Warwick, who amongst other of the great Nobility, was a witness 
m Hist. Angl. Script. col. 315.8.  to the Charter of K. Steph. Laws, (in 1. Steph.) but for his military actions I find no great commendation of him: Nay, it is reported by an Author 
n Gesta R. Steph. p. 953. C.  of that time wherein he lived, that he was vir mollis, & deliciis magis quam animi fortitudine aff●uens: nevertheless, being one of those that adhered 
o Ib. p. 956. B.  to Maud the Empress, he was 
p Ib. p. 956. B.  with the Earl of Glouc. and divers other great men, at the siege of Winchester in 6. Steph. at which time their Army being utterly routed 
q Ib. p. 957. A.  by the royalists, most of the chief Nobility were taken prisoners: but I do not find that he had much prejudice 
r Ib. D.  thereby, in regard K. Steph. who had been taken prisoner before, in the battle at Lincoln, was set at liberty, upon condition that the Earl of Glouc. taken then at Winchester, with the rest of those that were of his party, should also stand 
s Ib. D.  in the same condition of freedom as they were before that overthrow.  
And besides this is he reputed 
t Rot. I. Rous.  to have been the Conqueror of Gowher-land in Wales, 
The K. of England having many times brought Armies to Conquer Wales, defended both by mountains, and a stout people; and yet being not able to reduce them by a final obedience, gave all that could be gained, to those that would attempt it● whereupon many valiant Nobles and Gentl. won much land from the 〈◊〉; which, as gotten by force, was by permission of the Kings then reigning, held for divers ages in that absolute manner as jura Rega●● were exercised in them by the Conqueror. Hist. of the life and r●ign of H. 8. by the L. Herbert p. 369.  which his posterity for a long time afterwards enjoyed, and wherein he founded 
u Rot. I. Rous.  a little Priory at Languenith, annexing 
w Rot. I. Rous.  it as a Cell to the Monastery of S. Taurines' in Normandy; and to the abbey of Nethe gave 
x MS. in Bibls. Cott●● [sub effirth Vitell●i F. 1.]  certain Lands and fishing, lying in glamorganshes. within his said Territories of Gouher-land. The foundation of the Priory here at Warwick, begun by his Father, he perfected; 
y Rot. I. Rous.  and did himself found 
z Rot. I. Rous.  the collegiate Church of S. Mary in Warwick (whereof, together with its endowment I shall hereafter speak more fully:) as also 
a Rot. I. Rous.  S. Michael's Hospital for Lepers there; together with the House of Templars beyond the bridge.  
To divers other Monasteries was he also a benefactor; viz. to Bruere in come. Oxon. whereunto he gave 
b Cart. a●tiq. R. n. 1.  the Lordship of Mersedene. To Pipwell in Northamptonsh. by confirming 
c Regist. de Pipw. ●. 79. a.  the grant of Causton in this County thereto; which, as his Charter testifieth, he did for the Souls of his Father and Mother, Rotrode his Uncle, and all his Ancestors. To Kenilworth by confirming the grants of the manors of Saltford, 
d Reg. de K●nil. p. ●8.  and Newnham 
e Ib. p. 20.  thereto; and bestowing 
f Ib. p. 19  on the Canons of that House certain Lands in Warwick, with the 
g Ib. p. 21.22.  Churches of Brailes & Welsburn in this County. To the Monks of Preaux in Normandy, by giving 
h Ex autog. penès I. Lucy eq. aur.  to them two Hides of Land in Walton. To the monastery of Geroudon in come. Laic. by conferring 
i Ex Cartul. Wa●w. Com. f. 53. b.  thereto the Town of Badsley- (Endsor) in this County, which was afterwards given up by those Monks to Earl William his Son and Successor. To the Monks of Bordsley in come. Wigorn. in confirming 
k Ex autogr. penes Clem. Throkmorton. ar.  the grant of Suhanger (now called (Sunger near Clardon) in this County, which Will. Giffard had given to that House, and conferring 
l Ex autog. in Offic. A●moru●.  on them one hid of Land in Oxshelve. To the Monastery of Thorney in Cambridge shire, by confirming 
m Regist. 〈◊〉 Thorney. part. 4. f. 2. a.  the grant thereunto made of the moiety of the manor of Wenge, by Rob. de Montfort. To the Priory of Canwell in Staffordsh. by granting 
n Ex autog. penès Will. Peshale eq. aur.  thereto 3. yard Land lying in Hull (called Hill) within his Lordship of Sutton-Colfield in this County. And lastly to the Nuns of Wrocheshale, by confirming 
o Cart. 1. E. 3. n. 1. per Insp.  the Church of Shukborow, with certain Lands there; as also in Bourton, and Radford, given to them by several persons (as I have elsewhere fully declared;) together with whatsoever was granted to them by Hugh fill. Ricardi their Founder. By which his several concessions, as also his often journeys 
p Rot. I. Rous.  to the Holy-land may appear, that he was a very devout and pious man.  
He wedded 
q W. Gem. lib. 8. c. 41.  Gundrede, daughter to Will. the second Earl Warren, and sister, by the mother's side to Waleran ●. of Mellent, by whom he had issue 3. sons; viz. Will. Waleran, and Henry, and a daughter called Agnes; which Will. and Waleran were both Earls of Warwick successively; Henry had 
r Rot. I. Rous.  Gowher-land in Wales left to him by his father; (but by his death without issue it came to Earl Will. his brother) Agnes his daughter was married 
s Cartul. ●arw. Com. f. 54. a.  to Geffrey de Clinton Chamberlain to the King (son unto Geffrey the noble founder of the Priory and Castle of Kenilworth) who had 
t Cartul. ●arw. Com. f. 54. a.  in frankmarriage with her, by the gift of Earl Roger her Father, ten Kts. fees of those xvii. that he the said Geffrey held of his fee, & for which he was to do service in the Castle of Brandon. And besides all this, he had a grant 
u Cartul. ●arw. Com. f. 54. a.  of this County, id est the Sheriffalty of the Shire, for so it appeareth by sundry testimonies, 
w Rot. I. Rous.  to hold to him the said Geffrey and his Heirs of the said Earl and his Heirs, in such sort as he the said Earl held it of the K. This Earl Roger departed 
x Rot. I. Rous.  the world xii junii, An. 1153. (18. Steph.) in which year Henry D. of Normandy (afterwards K. of England by the name of H. 2.) came 
y M. Pa●is. p. 86. n. 10.  into England with a great power, and was very prosperous; for whose better welcome Gundred, the Countess of Warwick before mentioned, outed 
z M. Pa●is. p. 86. n. 10.  K. Steph. soldiers forth of Warwick-Castle, and delivered 
a M. Pa●is. p. 86. n. 10.  that Fort unto him.  
To Roger succeeded in the Earldom of Warwick Will. his Son and Heir, of whom the first memorable passage that I find, relating to any certain time, is the Certificate 
b Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  which he made in 12. H. 2. in answer to that precept he received from the K. touching the number of Knights fees then held of him; whereby it appears, upon calculation of the particulars, that they amounted to Cv. and a half. This Earl William founded 
c Rot. I. Ro●s.  the Hospitals of S. John and S. Thomas, both in Warwick, built 
d Rot. I. Ro●s.  a new Church for the Templars there, and enlarged their poss●ssions by the gift 
MS. in of●●cio A●m. ● L. 17. f. ●48. a.  of the manor of Shireburn, and certain Lands in Morton, both in this County; ratified 
Reg. de Cumba f. ●9. a.  to the Monks of Combe a Hide of Land in Bilney, granted to them by Thurbert de Bilney; and made the like confirmation 
Reg. de Pipw●l● f. 79. a. b.  to the Monks of Pipwell as Earl Roger his father had done to them concerning Causton; for which respect he was received 
Reg. de Pipw●l● f. 79. a. b.  into their fraternity as a Founder of that abbey. To the Canons of Kenilworth did he ratify 
Reg. de Kenil p. ●4.  the Churches of Loxley, granted unto them by Rob. fill. Odonis; as also 
Ib. p. 21.  the Churches of Brayles, and Wellesburne which his father gave them; in consideration 
Ib. p. 21.  whereof they allowed him one Canon there, presentable always by himself.  
This Earl had two wives; viz. Maud 
Plac. de ●. Term. P. ●1. H. 3. 〈◊〉. 3. in ●or●o.  the eldest of the two daughters and coheirs to Will. Lord Percy; and Margaret 
Rot. I. Rous.  Deivill, if Rous mistake not: but I rather think that M●ud was the later: for I find, that by her special Charter, 
Ex Regist. de Sal●ey in Bibls. ●e●ves. f. ●. a.  as Countess of Warwick (which was doubtless in her Widowhood) she gave to the Monks of Salley in Yorkshire, the Church of Tatcaster, with the chapel of Haselwood, and one Carucat of Land in Catthon (the place of her birth) of which Monastery she was reputed Patroness: 
Cart. 55. ●. 3. p. 1. ●. 8.  And that upon her death in 6. Joh. the K. directed his precept 
Pat. 6. ●oh. m. 6.  to the Shiriff of Yorksh. commanding him to take order with the Abbot of Fountains, and Henry de Percy, her Executors, that they should forthwith according to the custom of the Kingdom discharge those debts which were due to his Exchequer. But by neither of these wives had he any issue; so that, departing 
Rot. I. Rous R. Hou. f. 355. n. 30.  this life in the Holy land 15. Nou. An. 1184. (30 H. 2.) Waleran his Brother succeeded 
Rot. I. Rous R. Hou. f. 355. n. 30.  him in the Earldom and estate; which Waleran in 2 R. 1. paid 
Rot. P. 2. ●. 1. Warw.  51. l. 03. s. 04. d. to the K. for scutage, in respect of the military service he ought to have personally performed in Wales: but it seems he had not absolute possession of this Earldom till 
Rot. P. 7. ●. 1.  7 R. 1. that he gave xx. marks to have the tertium denarium de placitis Comitatus.  
Of this Earl I find, 
u Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  that in 9 R. 1. he stood charged to the K. in xlii. l. iiii. s. viij. d. debt, in the nature of scutage, towards the payment of a Fine for the K. redemption (who had been made Prisoner upon his return from the Holy land:) And in another 
w Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  debt of a C. l. for licence to return into England; and in a third debt 
x Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  of C. marks for leave to marry (Alice) the daughter of Rob. Harecurt, and widow unto john de Limesey: As also, that he had 
y Rot. I. Rous.  much ado, a great part ●f his time, touching this inheritance, there being one that feigned himself his elder Brother which died in the Holy land, who put him to great vexation; so that my Author 
z Rot. I. Rous.  is of opinion, that the grant which he made to Hubert Archb. of Canterb. (and chancellor of England) of the advouson of all the Prebendaries belonging to the collegiate Church in Warwick, to hold during his life, was to purchase his favour in that weighty business. But I do not find, that this Earl was a benefactor to any Religious-house, other than the hospital of St. Michael in Warwick, whereunto he gave 
a Ib.  all the tithe arising out of the assarts of Wedgnock, as also of the paunage and Venison: and to the Nuns of Pinley and Wrockshall in this County; to the first whereof he gave 
b Ex autog. penès— Cooks de Pinley.  certain Lands situate in Curdeshale within the Liberties of Claverdon, and to the other a yard Land 
c Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 93. a.  lying in Brails.  
He had two wives, Margaret 
d Rot. I. Rous.  the daughter to Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford; and Alice the daughter 
e Rot. I. Rous.  of john de Harecurt, (but widow 
f Regist. de Barl●●gs in Bibls. Cotton.  of john de Limesi before mentioned;) and departing 
g Pat. 6. Joh. m. 10.  this life in 6. Joh. left issue divers Children; of which, Henry his eldest son succeeded him in the Earldom, Waleran, another son, had the manors of Gretham and Cotesmore in come. Runtl. given 
h Pat. 6. Joh. m. 10.  to him by his father, with 
i Rot. I. Rous.  certain Lands in Worcestersh. but d●ed without issue. 
k Rot. I. Rous.  Alice his daughter (by 
l Plac. de B. Term. P. 11. H. 3. Rot. 11. in dorso.  Alice his last wife) wedded to Will. Mauduit of Hanslape in come. Buck. and had 
m Car●ul. Warw. Com. f. 122. b.  by her father 's appointment the manor of Wa●ton, now called Walton-Mauduit in this County, for her marriage portion, as is evident by K. John's confirmation 
n Car●ul. Warw. Com. f. 122. b.  thereof to her, bearing date 30. Nou. in the x. of his reign, but at that time she was not married; yet it seems she had a husband very young, for it appears, 
Plac. apud Westm. Octab. Mich. 9 H. 3. Rot. 9  that she continued in the custody of her mother, after she was so espoused, by reason of her minority. Gundred, his other daughter, was brought 
p Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton  up in the abbey of Pinley before mentioned, together with Isabel his niece, for whose education he gave 
q Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton  in his life time to the Nuns of that house two Marks of silver, yearly to be paid by the hands of his Steward at Claverdon; and at the same time bestowed 
r Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton  on them the redecimation of his Lordship of Walton in pure alms for the health of his Soul, and the Soul of Margery his Countess; as also for the Souls of E. Roger his father, Gundred his Mother, Earl Will. his brother, with all his Ancestors and Successors.  
I find, that the same year of E. Waleran's death, Alice his Countess gave a fine 
s Rot. F. 6. joh. m. 7.  of a thousand pounds and ten Palfreys, that she might continue a widow as long as she pleased, so that the K. might not compel her to marry; as also that she might have the custody of those Children she had by Earl Waleran, and lx. l. Lands per ann. which he gave her freely to dispose of; And likewise her reasonable dowry both of her husband's Lands & Fees; nevertheless she was not to choose a husband for herself without the K. approbation. After which, scil. the next ensuing year, she gave 
t Rot. F. 7. joh. m. 8.  3. Palfreys more to the K. that she might have a Jury of xii. Lawful Knights to admeasure her dowry out of the Lands and Fees of E. Waleran her late husband, but what was done therein appears not; howbeit within 2. years after she came to a conclusion 
u F. levat. 9 Joh.  with Earl Henry, whereupon she had the manors of Tanworth, and Claverdon in this County, and of Cheddeworth in Gloucestersh. with the service of two Knights Fees, the one in Lodbroke, and the other in Loxley assigned unto her.  
This Earl Henry, being in minority at the death of his Father, was committed 
w Rot. F. 7. joh. m. 8.  to the custody of Thom. Basset (of Hedindon near Oxford.) which Thomas, for a Fine that he paid to the King, had a grant 
x Claus. 7. joh. m. 25. & m. 11.  of his marriage 5. May, 7. Joh. to the intent he might match his daughter to him (as was afterwards accordingly done) though she was not his first wife: and had also livery of all his Lands, together with the Castle of Warwick, by Hugh de Chaucumb then sheriff of this County, to whom the K. had directed his Precept 
y Ib. m. 16.  for that purpose, bearing date 24. Aug. ensuing. Upon Inquis. taken in 12. and 13. Joh. what number of Knights Fees the great men that held of the K. in Capite had, there are fourscore and seventeen certified 
z Lib. rub. f. 144. b.  to belong unto this Earl in Warwicksh. For which with the rest, being all in number C two. and a third part, he paid 
a Rot. P. 13. Joh.  at the same time CC iiii. marks viij. s. x. d. for scutage 
b M. Paris. p. 230. n. 40. & 50.  upon the K. expedition with his Army into Wales; viz. dua● marcas quo quolibet scuto. In 15. Joh. he came of age (as I gather:) for by the K. special Writ 
c Claus. 15. joh. m. 6.  bearing date 1. Junii that year, and directed to the sheriff of this County he had the tertium denarium de comitaetu Warewic delivered unto him, as his Ancestors were used to have. In 16. Joh. he contributed 
d Rot. P. 16. Joh.  xlii. marks to the K. towards the support of his wars in Poictou, but was by a special Writ 
e Rot. P. 16. Joh.  acquitted of the scutage then exacted from him for that service. And did so faithfully adhere 
f Ex Regist. de Barnwell penès— Haggard gen.  to K. Iohn● when the Barons rebelliously took up Arms against him that the said K. by his Letters 
g Pat. 18. joh. m. 7.  P. bearing date 10. Junii in the last year of his reign, commanded Hugh de Nevil, to whom he had committed the custody of Warwick-Castle in those turbulent times, that he should deliver it to him, and to Thom. Basset (his father in Law:) And moreover, by his precept 
h Claus. 18. joh. p. 1. m. 6.  to the sheriff of this County, bearing date at Teuksbury 23. Julii ensuing, appointed, that he should have livery of all the Lands of such Rebels which held of his the said Earls Fee, to retain during the K. pleasure.  
And as he was thus loyal to that K. so did he stand stoutly to the young K. H. 3. joining 
i Hist. MS. H. Knighton. f. 61. b.  with the Earls of Chester and Albamarle in the siege of Mount-Sorel-Castle, 1. H. 3. as also in storming 
k Hist. MS. H. Knighton. f. 61. b.  the Castle of Lincoln, where they had a glorious victory over those sturdy Barons, as our Historians do manifest: And in 5. H. 3. when Will. de Fortibus E. of Albamarle had rebelliously strengthened his Castle of Bitham in come. Linc. he attended 
l Claus. 5. H. 3. in dorso.  the K. in person to the siege thereof, having 
m Claus. 5. H. 3. in dorso.  towards the support of his charge in that expedition x. s. de quolibet scuto for all the Knights Fees held of him. In 9 H. 3. he paid 
n Rot. P. 9 H. 3.  xlix. li. xii. s. v. d. to the K. upon the advance of his Army into Wales, which was called Scutagium de Mungumeri. Yet afterward, when other great men in 11. H. 3. put themselves in Arms on the behalf of Ric. Earl of Cornwall the K. brother, he 
o M. Paris. p. 337. n. 40.  made one; but that business was quickly composed. In 12. H. 3. he paid 
p Rot. P. 12. H. 3.  CC iiii. marks viij. s. x. d. ob. to the K. towards the charge of another Welsh expedition, called Scutagium de Kerry; and the next year following had the K. Letters 
q Pat. 13. H. 3. m. 11.  deprecatory to all his Tenants, that held of him by military service, for an aid towards such expenses he was like to be at, in a voyage for Gascoin, and to discharge some debt that he owed to the K.  
During the minority of this Earl it was, 
r Plac. de B. 6. E. 1. rot. 6. S●ss.  that K. John (in 4. of his reign) gave the signory of Gowher in Wales, of his inheritance, unto Will. de Brews, concerning which the succeeding Earls of Warwick had great suits, as I shall hereafter show. He had two wives; viz. Margery 
s Esc. 47. H. 3. n. 27. Rot. I. Rous.  the eldest of the two daughters of Henry d'Oyli of Hoke-Norton in come. Oxon. and sister 
t Esc. 47. H. 3. n. 27. Rot. I. Rous.  of Henry that died without issue (by which means part of d'Oylie's inheritance came to this family) and Philippe, 
u Rot. F. 4. H. 3. m. 5.  one of the three daughters and Heirs unto Tho. Basset of Hedindon before mentioned: but of this Earl Henry his death can I not point out the direct day; yet for certain it was in 13. H. 3. for then did Philippe his Countess give 
w Rot. F. 13. H. 3. m. 1.  C. marks to the K. that she might not be compelled to marry, but live a widow as long as she pleased, or marry whom she liked best, provided he were a loyal subject to the K. Whereupon she took to husband, 
x Claus. 14. H. 3. m. 23.  the same year, one Ric. Siward, who proved a turbulent spirited man, being as M. Paris. 
y M. Paris. p. 387. l. 29.  saith vir martius ab adolescentia; for in 17. H. 3. he joined with divers great Earls & Barons in the Rebellion about that time begun against the K. which was not well quieted till the 22. of his Reign; but then, notwithstanding all his evil demerits, was received 
* Ib. p. 443. n. 10.  into favour. Much more might be said of this Ric. Siward, but it hath no relation to the story of our Earls, therefore I shall forbear to discourse further of him, especially considering that he was divorced 
z Claus. 26. H. 3. p. 2. in dorso m. 4.  from his Countess; and will close up what I have to speak of her, with mentioning in what sort she was a benefactresse to the Canons of Berencester (vulgò Bisseter) in come. Buck. viz. that in her full widowhood she gave 
a Ex autog. in officio Arm.  them seven. s. yearly rent, issuing out of certain lands in Studley within this County, to find one Lamp continually burning before the Altar of S. john Bapt. in the conventual Church of Berencester, for the health of her Soul, and all her Ancestors and children's Souls. When she died I do not find, but at Berencester she lieth buried, 
b Rot. I. Rous.  in the Monastery there, of her father's foundation.  
The issue left by this last mentioned Earl, was one son, and one daughter; scil. Thomas and Margery, both by his first wife; which Thomas was of full age at his father's death, as it should seem, for in that year he had livery 
c Claus. 13. H. 3. m. 2.  of his Lands, paying C. 1. for his relief, which was thus apportioned; 
d Claus. 13. H. 3. m. 2.  viz. xx. l. for his Lands in Wiltshire, for which sum john Biset became surety; xx. li. for his Lands in Oxfordsh. for which Thom. Basset stood bound; xx. li. for his Lands in Gloucestershire, for which Ralph de Wiliton was bound, and xl. li. for his Lands in Warwicksh. for which Walt. d'Eivill and Ric. de Mundevil were his pledges, And in 17. H. 3. (being but 4. years after) was enriched with the inheritance of d'Oylie's Lands in Oxfordsh. that descended 
e Rot. F. 17. H. 3. m. 10.  to him by the death of his Uncle Henry d'oy without issue, whereof he had then livery, 
f Rot. F. 17. H. 3. m. 10.  doing his homage, and paying C. l. for his Relief to the K. with two Palfreys. In which year, the K. keeping 
g Anon. Ev●sh MS. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 50. a.  his Whitsuntide at Gloucester, there gird him with the sword of Knighthood, together with Rog. Bigod. (E. of Norff.) and Hugh de Vere (E. of Oxford) Nay, I make a question whether he had full seizin of his Earldom of Warwick till then, though he had livery of his Lands 4. years before, as I have showed; for the K. precept 
h Claus. 17. H. 3. m. 9  to the sheriff of this County, bearing date at Teuksbury 24. Maii in that year, saith thus, Rex cinxit Thomam de Warwic cingulo comitatus Warwic, & mandatum est Vicecomiti Warwici, quod eidem Comiti habere f●ciat de praedicto comitatu id quod habere debet nomine Comitis Warwici, & de quo praedecessores sui Comites Warwici seisiti fuerunt tanquam ad eos pertinente nomine Comitatus Warewici. And, that this was the meaning of the said Writ; viz. that he should thereby be invested in the Earldom, may seem by what my Author 
i Anon. Ev●sh. ut suprà.  addeth to that mention of his being Knighted with Rog. Bigod, and Hugh Vere as abovesaid; scil. Will. longespe accingitur gladio militari, sed non fit Comes Sarum, which was at that very time.  
In 25. H. 3. this Earl Thomas gave 
k Rot. P. 25. H. 3.  Clxxx. Marks fine to the K. to the end he might be exempted from attendance upon him in his expedition into Gascoign: which sum was over and above his due, by way of Scutage; for discharge of which Scutage, and that he might levy the like upon his Tenants, he paid 
l Rot. F. 26. H. 3. m. 2.  the year following Cxx. l. more. And further than this can I not say of him, other than that he married 
m Rot. I. Rous. Math. ●. p. 606. ●. 20.  Ela, daughter to Will. Longspe E. of Salisbury (base son to K. H. 2.) as also that he departed 
n Rot. I. Rous. Math. ●. p. 606. ●. 20.  this life without issue 26. junii An. 1242. (26. H. 3.) and was buried 
o Rot. I. Rous. Math. ●. p. 606. ●. 20.  at Warwick: but upon the new building of the choir in E. 3. time (whereof I shall elsewhere speak) both his Monument and divers more of his Ancestors were removed, 
* Rot. I. Rous.  & never set up again. After whose death Ela his Widow had by the K. Precept, 
p Claus. 26. H. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  bearing date 29. Julii following, the manors of Tanworth, Claverdon, and Sutton in this County; as also of Hoke-Narthon and Bradam in come. Oxon, with all the Corn and Hay then being upon them, assigned for her dowry. And by virtue of another Mandate 
q Claus. de Vasc. 27. H. 3. m. 12.  from the K. to the Archbishop of York and Will. de Cantelupe had an augmentation thereto: for I find, 
r Claus. 36. H. 3. m. 27.  that, besides all these, she was afterwards possessed of the manors of Hatherop and Chedeworth in Gloucestersh. and had of the K. gift also, for her better support, the manor of Dymmock in the same County, during her widowhood. Which manor, upon her marriage with Philip Basset, was at the request of Ric. E. of Cornwall, the K. brother, granted 
s Pat. 41. H. 3. m. 17.  to her by the said King for term of life.  
This Philip Basset, being an eminent man in that time, was one 
t M. Paris. p. 659. l. 12.  of the Peers that went to Pope Innocent the fourth in An. 1245. 29. H. 3. then sitting in the Council of lions, with Letters 
u Ib. p. 666. n. 50.  from the rest of the Nobility and Commons of England, representing the great oppressions under which this Realm at that time suffered by the Court of Rome, and desiring relief: and afterwards faithfully adhering to the said King in that great Rebellion of his Barons, was taken prisoner 
w Ib. p. 999. l. 6.  with him in the battle of jews 49. H. 3. in which year he had a grant 
x Cart. 54. H. 3. m. 14.  from Will. Mauduit then E. of Warwick of the manors of Sutton-Colfield, Claverdon, and Tanworth in this County, and the third part of the manor of Cheddeworth in Gloucester-shire of the dowry belonging to the before specified Ela, his wife, to hold during his own natural life in case he should survive her: which grant was confirmed by a special Charter 
y Cart. 54. H. 3. m. 14.  in 54. H. 3. wherein the said Philip is styled by the King, amicus noster specialis.  
But to return unto Ela. She was a benefactresse 
z Rot. I. Rous.  to the Monks of Reading, to the Canons of Oseney, to the Nuns of Godstow, and to the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick; to which last, she gave 
a Ex autog. penès Will. Spenser eq. aur.  all those Lands in Claverdon that were granted to her by Sr. Henry Lodbrok Knight, and others. And so great a friend was she to the University of Oxford, that she caused 
b Rot. I. Rous.  a common Chest to be made, and put therein Cxx. Marks, out of which such as were poor scholars, might upon security at any time, borrow something gratis for supply of their wants: In 
c Rot. I. Rous.  consideration whereof the said University were obliged to celebrate certain solemn M●sses every year in S. Mary's Church, which Chest was in being in K. Edw. 4. time, and called 
d Rot. I. Rous.  by the name of Warwick chest To the Gray-Friers in London she gave 
e Ex cod. MS. in Bibls. Cotton. [sub effigy Vitellii F. 12.]  a parcel of Land with the buildings thereupon, for the enlargement of their house. In 17. E. 1. she released 
f Cartul. Warwici Com. f. 97. a.  to Will. Beauchamp E. of Warwick all her interest in the manors of Tanworth in this County, which she held in dower; and departing 
g Lel. Coll. vol. 2. p. 286.  this life very aged, in the year M.CCC. was buried 
h Rot. I. Rous.  before the high Altar in the Abby-Church of Oseney, at 
i Lel. Itin. vol. 2. f. 19  the head of the Tomb of Henry d'Oilly, under a fair flat Marble, in the habit of a vowesse graven on a Copper plate.  
I now come to Margery, Sister and Heir to Earl Thomas, who had that Christen-name, as I suppose, in memory of Margery her Mother, Sister & Heir to Henry d'oy before specied. This great Lady was first married to john marshal, (brother of Will. marshal E. of Pembroke, as some say) but how long before her brother Thomas his death, I cannot affirm. Certain it is, that he continued her husband but a short time after: for he was dead 9 Jan. following, as appears by the K. Mandate, 
k Claus. Vascon. 27. H. 3. m. 12.  then dated and directed to the Archb. of York, the Bishop of Earleol, and Will. de Cantilupe, requiring them, that if the said john Martial, before his death, had not seisin of Warwick-Castle, and other the Lands which were of the inheritance of Margery his wife, that then they should retain the said Castle and Lands in the K. possession, till she the said Margery did perform what she ought to do in respect of them: but in case she were already possessed of them, then to take good security of her, that she might not marry to any man without the K. licence: and also appointed them, that they should earnestly persuade with her, as from him, to take john de Plessets for her husband, who was one of his domestic 
l Rot. I. Rous.  servants, and in his special favour. Nay, so greatly did the K. desire she should wed this john de Plessets, that upon Christmas day before, being at Bordeaux in France, he sealed a Charter 
m Cart. 27. H. 3. m. 22.  to the said John, whereby he granted him the marriage of her in case he could get her good will; and if not, that then he should have the fine due from her thereupon to the King.  
And by another Precept 
n Claus. Vascon. 27. H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  sent to the said Archb. and Will. de Cantilupe, bearing date the 26. of March ensuing; reciting, that whereas divers Ladies of this Realm, neglecting to give such security to the King, as in that case by the Laws and customs thereof they ought to do, had matched themselves without the K. consent, to the great prejudice and dishonour of himself and his Crown; to the intent therefore that the like inconvenience for the time to come might be avoided, he gave them the said Archb. and Will. de Cantilupe strict command, that, forasmuch as the said Margery, sister to the late E. of Warwick, being one of the most noble Ladies of England, and possessed of a Castle extraordinarily strong, situate also towards the Marches; and that it would be most perilous that she should take to husband any person whatsoever, of whose fidelity the King had not as great a confidence as of his own, they should forthwith take the said Castle of Warwick, and what other Lands of hers they themselves thought fit, as a pledge, besides the ordinary security due from her, that she would not marry to any man living without the K. licence; so that in case she should be so rash as to do otherwise, the same Castle and Lands should be for ever forfeited to him the said King and his Heirs: whereupon, it seems she gave such security as was satisfactory; for I find that in June following, she had Livery of the Earldom of Warwick, as appears by the K. Precept 
o Claus 27. H. 3. m. 5.  directed to the sheriff of this County, commanding him, quod illas decem libras quas Thomas quondam Comes Warwici percipere consuevit per annum, nomine Comitatus praedicti, Margeriae sorori & haeredi praedicti Comitis reddi faciat, eo modo quo praedicto Comiti priùs reddi consueverit, which sum of ten pounds was, it seems, in lieu of the tertius denarius de Placitis Comitatus, whereof I have formerly spoke: And before the end of this 27. year of H. 3. his reign wedded 
p Claus. Vascon. 27. H. 3. m. 4.  to the before specified john de Plessets, who was a man in such high esteem with the K. that, being a great part of the year precedent attending him in France, he there received 
q Cart. 27. H. 3. m. 26.  a Horse from the seneschal of Gascoign, of the King's special gift, prized at xxx. Marks, which was no small value compared with the rate of other things about that time, a quarter of Wheat being then 
r M. Paris. in an. 1244.  but at two. s. price.  
And in Sept. following, had a discharge 
s Claus. Vascon. 27. H. 3. m. 4.  to the Barons of the Exchequer for C. li. wh●ch was due to the K. out of the Lands belonging to her (than his wife) for her brother's Relief, not till then satisfied: as also 
t Rot. F. 28. H. 3. m. 11.  in nou. of CC. Marks further debt, due by the said Earl her brother to the K. And the next Aug. (so we●l w●s the said K. pleased with her for taking this husband) gave 
u Claus. 28. H. 3. m. 4.  her 3. Bucks out of the Forest of Havering in Essex, at which time she had the title 
w Claus. 28. H. 3. m. 4.  of Margery Countess of Warwick, wife to john de Plessets, without any name of Earl then attributed to him. Neither do I find, that he had that appellation very suddenly after the said Precept 
x Claus. 29. H. 3. m. 11.  so directed to the sheriff of this County for livery of the x. li. per ann. to him nomine Comitatus, sicut praedictus Comes (meaning Earl Thomas) eas percipere consuevit, as the words thereof import, which Writ bore date 26. Apr. 29. H. 3. for in the Fine 
y F. de. div. Com. penès Camer. Scac.  levied 3. septim. Hill. 31. H. 3. betwixt this John then plaintiff, and Will. Mauduit, & Alice his wife deforc. whereby the manors of Warwick, Miton, Wegenock, Sutton, Claverdon, Tanworth, and Brails, all in this County; as also Cheddeworth, and Lydneie in come. Glouc. all belonging to the Earldom of Warwick, were settled upon the said John during his life, though he should have no issue by Margery the Countess, than his wife, in case he over-lived her, he is barely styled joh. de Plesseto: But afterwards, I suppose, he took upon him the title of Earl, by reason of a clause in that Fine, whereby the before specified Will. and Alice do as much as in them lies, confer the same Earldom upon him for life, being loath, it seems, to use that attribute till he had made such an agreement with the next Heir, that in case he overlived his Countess and had no issue by her, he should not lay it aside again: for in Aug following, which is the first mention that I find of him after this Fine was levied, the K. in the permission given him to fall certain Oaks in the Forest of Dene, affords 
z Claus. 3●● H. 3. m. 4.  him the title of Comes Warwici, which after that time upon all occasions he used.  
But as there was extraordinary means used (as by what I have showed appeareth) about wooing, and winning this great Lady to marry with john de Plessets; so was there not wanting suspicion, that, being such an Heir, she had been strongly solicited by some; and, that, possibly by reason of the frailty incident to her Sex, she might have been wrought upon to contract herself privately unto another. Wherefore to make sure work with her estate, the K. got a Bond 
a Pat. 34 H. 3. m. 1.  of her, with a Deed 
b Pat. 34 H. 3. m. 1.  to boot, whereby she obliged herself, that if it could justly be proved, that she had so contracted marriage with any other before, all her Lands and possessions should be forfeited. Which advantage being so obtained by the K. by his Letters 
c Pat. 34 H. 3. m. 1.  P. bearing date 18. Oct. ●4. of his reign, he granted to the said John all those Lands to hold during his life, in case that any such contract should be proved, and thereupon a divorce betwixt them ensue. Nay, he was a man so much in that K. esteem, that there is little mention of him upon any occasion, but what relates to some special trust, or favour: for in 34. H. 3. he had 
d Rot. F. 34. H. 3. m. 10.  the Castle of Divises in Com. Wilts. with all the manors thereto belonging, and the Forests of Melkesh. and Chippeham committed to his charge, out of which there being a Rent of Lxxx. l. per ann. reserved to the K. he had 25. Marks yearly allowed him for the custody of that Castle.  
In 37. H. 3. the K. released 
e Pat. 37. H. 3. m. 16.  to him the Wardship of Hugh 
* He was by a former wife.  his Son and Heir, as to his person, in case he should die and leave him under age; and shortly after did he make him a grant, 
f Pat. 37. H. 3. m. 11.  that if the before mentioned Margery (his Countess) should die before him without any issue of her body, all the Lands and Tenements in Hogenarton, Katerinton, and Bradeham, Kts. Fees, Reliefs, etc. which did belong to Henry d'oy her Uncle, and by inheritance were descended to her, should remain unto him the said John, during his natural life.  
And the same year did he attend 
g Ib. in dorso.  the K. into Gascoign. But before his return out of those parts a great mishap befell him; for 
h Math. Paris. p. 894. ●. 20. etc.  after things were quieted, & that he resolved to come again for England, determining to pass through Normandy, in regard he was that countryman by birth, he obtained Letters 
i Math. Paris. p. 894. ●. 20. etc.  of safe conduct from the K. of France, and with divers other Noble persons set forwards on the journey: howbeit, lodging at a city called Pontes in Poictou, after all free & courteous entertainment outwardly used to them, they were suddenly seized 
k Math. Paris. p. 894. ●. 20. etc.  on by the townsmen, and cast into close prison. This was in 38. H. 3. but when, or how, he with the rest were released appears not. Which ill usuage, together with the great expenses he underwent in that service of Gascoign, & the debt that he owed to the K. for making Prince Edw. Kt. occasioned the K. to direct his Letters P. 
l Pat. 39● H. 3. m. 16.  to all the said E. Tenants, wherein, giving testimony that in the service of Gascoign he did laudabiliter & strenuè se gerere; and that being gravibus & immoderatis sumptibus, & variis anxietatibus corporis fatigatus, did earnestly entreat and desire them, that they would freely contribute such reasonable Aid to him, towards the payment of his debts, as they might expect his royal favour when fit opportunity should be offered.  
How long he continued governor of the Devises-Castle, by virtue of the K. former grant appears not; but 'tis very like that upon his going over with the K. to the wars in Gascoign some other had the charge thereof; for after his return it was again committed to his custody, 
m Pat. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  viz. 20. Junii 39 H. 3. By all which testimonies it appears, that he was a martial & active man. Whereunto I shall add, that in 49. H. 3. he 
n M. Paris. Addit. p. 215. etc.  joined with the E. of Gloucest. Hereford, Albamarle, and other of the great Nobility in writing to Pope Alex. the 4th. against Ethelmare 
o Godw. de Praesul.  the K. half brother, then elect of Winchester, beseeching his Holiness that he might not be admitted to that bishopric, as being a man wholly seeking to enrich himself by unjust means, & a disturber of the kingdom's tranquillity & welfare. In the same year this Earl received Summons 
p Claus. 42. H. 3. in dorso.  with divers other great men to be at Chester on Monday next before the feast of S. joh. Bapt. sufficiently accoutred with horse and arms to attend the K. in his Welsh expedition against Lewelin ap Griffith & his complices. In 44. H. 3. he had the like command 
q Claus. 44. H. 3. in dorso m. 9  to attend the K. at Shrewsb. on the feast day of the Nativity of our Lady, & thence to march with him into Wales, as abovesaid. And the next year following to be 
r Claus. 45. H. 3. in dorso m. 3.  at London on the morrow after Simon & Iude's day, with Horse and Arms, etc. which happened about the time that matters grew high betwixt the K. and his Barons; by reason whereof the K. having had sufficient experience of his fidelity, committed 
s Pat. 45. H. 3. m. 8.  then to him the custody of this County and Leicestersh. with the Castle of Sauvey.  
But he lived not to see the issue of these troubles, which growing on more & more every day, occasioned much misery & bloodshed in this Realm: for in Feb. 47. H. 3. he grew desperately sick, 
t Pat. 47. H. 3. m. 16.  insomuch as the K. apprehending his death not far off, out of the great love & affection he bore towards him, as the Patent 
u Pat. 47. H. 3. m. 16.  imports, granted that the Executors of his Testament, whensoever he should die, might freely administer of his goods & Chattels for the fulfilling thereof; And that for such debts as were due from him to the Crown, the K. would require them of his Heirs: and on the 26. of the same month departing 
w Rot. I. Rous.  this life, was honourably buried 
x Rot. I. Rous.  in the choir of the abbey at Missenden in buckinghamsh. After which, viz. in Apr. following Hugh de Plessets, his Son & Heir by a former wife, (called Cristine, and daughter 
y Esc. 47. H. 3. n. 27. Berks.  of Hugh be Sandford) did his homage and had livery 
z Rot. F. 47. H. 3. m. 7.  of the manors of Okenarton, Kydelington, and Suttesdon, in come. Oxon. which were of her inheritance, the two former being held of the K. by Barony. When Margery, his Countess, died I am not certain. I. Rous allegeth, that it was 7. junii An. 1243. 27. H. 3. but in that he is much mistaken; for by what I have already shown it appears, that she was living in 34. H. 3.  
All that I find further memorable of her is, that in her widowhood, before she matched with joh. de Plessets, she confirmed 
a Ex. Col. W. Burton.  to the Hospital of S. Mich. in Warwick for the health of her Soul, and for the Souls of E. Henry her Father, E. Tho. her brother, john Mareshall her husband, and her ancestors, all the obventions as well in great as small Tithes and other things of the assarts of Wegenock, with the tithe of the Paunage & Venison of Wegenock and Rinsell, as freely as Earl Waleran her grandfather did give them thereto. And moreover, bestowed 
b Rot. I. Rous.  on the poor of Warwick towards their better relief for ever a common Pasture called Cley-pits lying on the westside of the Town.  
I now come to Will. Mauduit, the succeeding E. unto whom the inheritance of that Honour & lands thereto belonging, upon the death of the said Countess descended, as Son 
c Esc. 47. H. 3. n. 27.  & Heir to Alice the daughter of E. Waleran. This Will. was of Hanslap in come. Buck & Chamberlain 
d Esc. 47. H. 3. n. 27.  of the Exchequer to the K. by inheritance; for by that service did he hold the same Lordsh. Of Warw. Castle with all other the manors, etc. belonging to that Honour, he had livery 
e Rot. F. 47. H. 3. m 8.  4 Apr. 47. H. 3. then doing his homage, & giving security 
f Rot. P. 47. H. 3.  to pay C. li. for his Relief. The first mention that I afterwards find of him is, 
g Claus. 47. H. 3. in dorso m. 7.  that the same year he had Summons, with many other great men, to attend the K. at Worcester on the feast day of S. Peter ad vincula, furnished with Horse and Arms, thence to march into Wales against Lewelin ap Griffin, again in rebellion. The next year following had he the like Summons 
h Claus. 48. H. 3. in dorso, in cedula.  to attend the K. at Oxf. in Midlent for the same respects: but so great was the strength that the rebellious Barons had then got together, that the K. grew necessitated to let his Welsh expedition alone, and march to Northampt. and in all probability sent away this E. to make sure his Castle of Warwick, being a place so considerable in regard of its strength and situation, and the rather, because the Rebels were possessed at that time, of Kenilworth-Castle: But such was the unhappiness of this E. that for want of diligent guards, they came 
i Matth, Westm. p. 760. n. 20. Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 247.  from Kenilw. under the command of john Giffard governor of that Castle, and surprised this at Warwick, by treachery, slew divers of the Earls soldiers, and carried him with his Countess prisoners to Kenilworth; out of which before he could be delivered, they made him pay nineteen hundred Marks for his ransom, and threw down all the Walls, except Towers of Warwick-Castle.  
After which unhappy accident, I find no more of him than this Character 
k Rot. I. Rous.  by I. Rous, viz. that he was Vir in Consilio providus, & caeteris virtutibus meritò laudandus; and that he married 
l Ib.  Alice, the daughter of Gilbert de Segrave, but died 
m Ib.  without issue 8. jan. an. 1267. 52. H. 3. as also that his Heart was buried 
n Ib.  in the Monastery of Nuns at Catesby in Northamptonshire, and his body 
o Ib.  at Westm. whereupon Will. de Beauchamp, son 
p Claus. 52. H. 3. m. 4.  to Isabel his sister, as his next Heir, succeeded him in the inheritance of this Earldom and estate, who was 
q Esc. 52. H. 3. n. 17.  at that time xxx. years of age. But Alice his Countess, during her life (for she was then alive) held the manors of Brayles, in this Shire, Gretham in come. Rutl. and Cheddeworth in come. Glouc. which were assigned 
r Claus. 52. H. 3. in dorso m. 10.  for her dower by agreement betwixt the said Will. Beauchamp and her, with divers 
s Claus. 52. H. 3. m. 4.  Knights fees in the Counties of Warr. Leic. Buck. Northampt. Suthampt. Rutl. and Devon.  
And having now brought the succession of these great Earls into the line of Beauchamp, whose principal seat was the Castle of Elmley in Worcester-shire it will not be taken amiss, I hope, if here I digress a while in speaking historically of that ancient and noble family, especially considering, that some of them had to do in this County long before they became Earls of Warwick.  
The first with whom I will begin, i● Walter de Beauchamp, by descent a Norman, who was the protoparent of this family that settled in Worcester-shire (for aught I could ever find to the contrary) for 
t Ex Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 144. a.  besides all the Lands here of one Rog. de Wygracestra, that K. Henry 1. bestowed upon him, with divers ample privileges thereto belonging, he gave 
u Ib. f. 121. b.  him the Sheriffalty of Worcester-shire to hold as freely as any of his ancestors had done, which Office Vrso d'Abitot hereditarily 
w Cron. Wigorn. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 21. a. Regist. M S. penès Dec. & Cap. Wigorn.  held in the time of K. William the Conq. whose daughter & Heir Emelina 
x Regist. MS. penès Dec. & cap. Wigorn.  he had married. Howbeit, what the said Rog. de Wigracestra was, I cannot certainly determine; but do conclude him, from the formality of that grant which K. Henry so made of his Lands, to have been a man of no mean rank, and that having his surname of Worcester, where it seems his chief seat was, might probably have the like Office of Sheriffalty of that County hereditary to his family before the Norman invasions as Turchill de Warwick and his Ancestors (of whom I have already spoke) had in this Shire.  
To which Wal●er de Beauchamp succeeded Will. his son and Heir, who bore the Office 
y Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 1●2. b.  of Despenser to that King, as his father had done, and had his confirmation thereof, together with Livery of all his Lands. This Will. was in great favour with Maud the Empress, as it should seem: for whereas K. S●eph. had given 
z Hist. H. Hunt. f. 226. a. n. 50.  the city of Worcester unto Waleran E. of Mellent, the Castle whereof did hereditarily belong to him by descent from Vrso d'Abitot before mentioned, she, by her Letters 
a Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 121. b.  P. bearing date at Oxford did grant and restore unto him and his Heirs not only the said Castle, with the Fortifications thereof, to hold of her and her Heirs in Capite, but also the Sheriffalty of that County, with the Forests and all that belonged thereto of inheritance, paying unto her the like ferm as Walt. de Beauchamp, his father, had formerly done; whereupon he became her leigeman against all persons whatsoever, and especially against the same Waleran E. of Mellent, with whom, by that her Charter she declared, she would make no agreement for the premises. And furthermore did 
b Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 121. b.  she then give and restore unto this Will. the Castle and Honour of Tameworth, here in Warwickshire, to hold as freely as Rob. Despenser, brother to the before mentioned Vrso d'Abitot enjoyed the same. And likewise the manor of Bekeford, with Weston, and Luffenham in come. Rutl. as his right, and LX. l. per ann. English Lands for his service. And besides all this did she again give and restore unto him and his Heirs, that Constableship which Vrso de Abitot had, as also the Office 
* Id est Steward.  of Despenser that Walter, his father, held of K. H. 1. and all the Lands and inheritances of his next Ancestors which had been in Arms against her, and that could not make Fine with her for the same, unless some of their nearest kindred had served in war on her part.  
Of which Will. I further also find, that upon the foundation of Bordsley-Abby by the said Empress, he was not only a witness 
c Ex autog. penès Clem. Throkmorton ar.  to her Charter, but a benefactor to that house, giving 
d Ex autog. penès Clem. Throkmorton ar.  the Town of Osmaresley thereto. That in 
e Rot. P. 5. H. 2.  5. H. 2. he was sheriff of this County; and that, by the Certificate 
f Lib. rub. f. 99 b.  of the knight's Fees held of him in 12. H. 2. de veteri feoffamento, it appears he had no less than xv. whereof 7. were held by him immediately of the K. But after 
g Rot. P. 14. H. 2.  14. H. 2. I have not seen any more mention of him.  
To this Will. succeeded Will. his Son and Heir, who in 3. R. 1. was charged 
h Rot. P. 3. R. 1.  with xl. s. for the Scutage of Wales. In 
i Lib. rub. 144. b.  13. Joh. he answered for the like Scutage 4. Marks for two Knights Fees, which he had in this County; and in 16. Joh. is 
k Claus. 16. joh. in dorso.  taken notice of amongst those upon whom Scutage for support of the K. Army in Poictou was assessest; which being at 
l Lib. rub. f. 48.  3. Marks per Scutum, gave such advantage to the discontented Barons, as that they afterwards broke out into rebellion, & brought in jews, eldest son to Philip the French King; of which business our Historians are not silent. This last mentioned Will. had issue Walter, who was in 
m Claus. 18. joh. m. 5.  arms against the K. with the rest of the Barons at that time; but there being a composure 
n M. Paris. p. 255. n. 30. etc.  made with them, at Runnimede (near Stanes) on the xv. of June 17. Joh. (for on that day doth the K. Charter of liberties bear date) he had the Sherivealty of worcestersh. again restored 
o Pat. 17. joh. m. 17.  to him by thy K. Letters P. dated 19 Aug. ensuing, which it seems, for the causes premised, was committed 
p Pat. 17. joh. m. 17.  to Will. de Cantilupe; and in Febr. following had the custody 
q Claus. 17. joh. m. 11.  of all those manors, in this County, belonging to the bishopric of Worcester, and then in the K. hands committed to his trust, by reason of Wal●. G●ey's translation 
r Godw. de Pr●sul.  at that time from thence to York: But it was not long after ere that the K. holding himself not obliged by that agreement made at Runnimede, in regard he was, in a sort constrained to what he did, through the great men's potency at that time, strengthened himself with a powerful Army, and procured a sentence of excommunication 
s M. Paris. p. 277. l. 29.  against all those Rebellious Barons by particular name, amongst which this 
t M. Paris. p. 277. l. 29.  Walt. de Beauchamp was one; who, it seems, taking the same more to heart than many others did, made his peace again with the K. and thereupon went 
u Pat. 18. Io●. m. 5●  to Gualo the Pope 's Legate for absolution; from which time of his going till he returned fully absolved, the K. committed 
w Pat. 18. Io●. m. 5●  his Castle of Elmeley, and all the rest of his possessions to the custody of Walter de Lascy, Hugh de Mortimer, Walt. de Clifford, and john de Monemuth, Will. de Cantilupe having command to deliver the same unto them.  

Walterus de Bellocampo temp. H. 1.- Emelina filia & haeres Ursonis de Abetot. 

Will. de Bellocampo, Dispensator Regis H. 1. superstes 14. H. 2. 

Will. de Bellocampo 3. R. 1. 

Walt. de Bellocampo obiit 20 H. 3. 

Will. de Bellocampo ob. 53. H. 3.- Isabel soror & haeres Will. Mauduit Warwici Comitis. 

Walt. de bellocampo de Alcester.  
Isabel  
Sibilla  
Will. de B. Comes Warw. ob. 26. E. 1.- Matilda f. Joh. Fitz-Geffrey. 

... monial. apud Shouldham.  
..... monialis apud Shouldh.  
Guido de B. Co. Warw. ob. 9 E. 2.- Alicia soror & haer. Rob. de Toney. 

Matild. ux. Galf. de Say.  
Eliz. ux. Thom. de Astley mil.  
Thom. de B. Co. Warw. ob. 43. E. 3. Cath. filia Rog. de Mortimer Comitis Marchiae. 

Guido de B. duxit Philippam f. Henr. D. Ferrer de Groby. 

Eliz.  
Cath. monialis apud Shouldham.  
Margar. Monialis apud Shouldham.    
Tho. de B. Co: Warw: ob. 2. H. 4. Marg. f. W●ll. D. Ferrer de Groby. 

Cath. obiit in pueritia.  
Ric. de Bellocampo Co. Warwici & Albamarliae, ob. 17. H. 6.- Isabel filia & haeres Thomae D. Despenser ux. secunda. 

Anna- Ric. Nevil Co. Warw. caesus in praelio apud Barnet 11. E. 4. 

Isab. filia & cohaere ux. Georgii Dacis Clarentiae. 

Edw. Plantagenet Co. Warw. decollatus 15. H. 7.  
Margar. uxor Ric. Pole mildecollata temp. H. 8.    
Anna, primò nupta Edw. Princ. Walliae, posteà Ric. D. Glouc. 

Edw. Princeps Walliae obiit vita patris s. p.      
Henr. de Bellocampo Dux Warw. ob. 23. H. 6.- Cecilia filia Ric. Nevil Comitis Sarum. 

Anna obiit in pueritia.     

Ric. de Bellocampo Co. Warwici & Albamarliae, ob. 17. H. 6. Eliz. filia & haeres Thom. D. Berkley, ux. 1.  
Magar. ux. Joh. Talbot Comitis Salop. 

johannes Talbot erectus in Vicecomitem L'isle 22. H. 6.- Johanna filia & cohaer. Thomae Chedder eq. aur. 

Thom. Talbot caesus apud Wotton subt. Edge. s. p.  
Eliz. filia & cohaeres.- Edw. Grey, erectus in Baronem L'isle per Regem E. 4. & in Vice come. l'Isle 1. R. 3. 

Eliz. ux. Edm. Dudley, aetat. 23. ann. 20. H. 7. posteà Arthuri Plantaginet filii nothi Regis E. 4. 

joh. Dudley erectus in vicecom. L'isle 34 H. 8. in Com. Warwici 1. E. 6. & in Ducem Northumb. 5. E. 6. decollatus 1. M.- Jana filia Edwardi Guilford eq. aur. 

Henr. ob. s. p.  
joh. ob. s. p.  
Ambrose D. erectus in Com. Warwici 4. Eliz. primò duxit Annam fill. & cohaer. Will. Whorwood Atturnati generalis Regis H. 8. secundò E●●z. filiam Gilb. Talbot mil. tertiò Annam filiam Francisci Comitis Bedf. & obiit 32. Eliz. sine prole.  
Robertus Dudley erectus in Comitem Leic. per Eliz. Reginam.  
Henricus occisus apud S. Q●intins in Gallia.  
Carolus ob. in pueritia.  
Maria ux. Henr. Sidney Ordinis Gart. mil.  
Margar. ob. in pueritia.  
Cath. ux. Henr. Hastings Comitis Hunt.  
Temperantia obiit in pueritia.      
Anna ux. Joh. Willoughby ar. aet. 25. ann. 25. H. 7.  
joh. Grey vic L'isle obiit 6. Sept. 20. H. 7. 

Eliz. nata post humatum patris.      
Margareta ux. Georgii Vere eq. aur.      
Alianora, primò nupta Thomae D. Ros, posteà Edm. Beufort D. Somers.  
Elizabetha ux. Georgii Nevil D. Latimer.      
Reinburn.  
Will. de B. D. de Bergavenny.- Johanna for: & coh: Tho: Co: Arund.  
Matild. ux Rog. D. Clifford.  
Rogerus.  
Philippe ux. Hug. Co. Staff.  
Alicia ux. Joh. Beauchamp. de Hach.  
johan. ux Rad. Basset de Draiton.  
Isab. uxor. Rob. de Ufford.  
Margar. ux. Guid. de Montforti.  
Agnes 1. ux.— Cokesey postea— Bardolf.  
Kath. monial. apud Wroxhall.  
Inliana, ob. coelebs.    
joh. de B. Admir. Angl. ob. s. p. 34. E. 3.  
Emma ux. Roul. Odingsels.  
Isabel ux ..... Clinton.  
Lucia ux. Rob. de Napton.    
Isab. ux.— Blount.  
Matild. ux.— Rither.  
Wenthlean ux.— Talbot.  
Margar. ux.— Sulby.  
Robertus obiit infans.  
Johannes ob. vita patris.    
jac. de bellocampo 5. E. 1.  
Joanna ux. Barth. de Sudley.  
Sarra uxor. Ric. Talbot.             
On the 19 of October, in that year, was it that King John died, before which, all things were not completed touching the restitution of this Walter's lands; for 
x Pat. 18. Joh. m. 5.  it was but the 8. of August before, that he went to obtain his absolution: but what was not effected then, became shortly after accomplished; for I find 
y Pat. 1. H. 3 m. 9 & 10. , that the 25. of March ensuing, he had livery of the Castle of Worcester, with the Shirivalty, which were committed before to the custody of john Martial, as it seems. And further of this Walter have I made no discovery till 20 H. 3. and that is upon occasion of another atonement made with the King, for which, as the Record 
z Rot. F. 20. H. 3. m. 13.  expresses, he gave 50. marks Fine, besides the Aurum Reginae to the Queen, whereupon he was received to favour, and had a redelivery 
a Pat. 20. H. 3 m. 8.  of the Shirivalty of Worcestershire, which in respect of his misdemeanour was seized into the King's hands: and at that time, in presence of the King did he constitute 
b Rot. F. ut suprà.  Hugh le Poher his deputy in that office, whereupon issued a Precept unto the Barons of the Exchequer for his admission. 'Tis very like, that the offence, for which he so suffered, was a taking part with the discontented Barons in 18 H. 3. by reason, that through the persuasion of Peter de Rupibus Bishop of Winchester so many Poictovins were brought into the Realm. But long after this he did not live; for in 20 H. 3. had Will. de Beauchamp his son and heir livery 
c Rot. F. 20. H. 3. m. 11.  of his lands, doing his homage, and giving security to pay C li. for his Relief.  
Which William in 37 H. 3. attended 
d Pat. 37. H. 3. in d.  the King in his expedition for Gascoign, and after that did very notable service in Wales; in 
e Rot. F. 41. H. 3. m. 1.  consideration whereof the King at the request of Richard Earl of Gloucester respited the payment of certain moneys due by him to his Exchequer till a further time. In 42 H. 3. he had summons 
f Claus. 42. H. 3. in dors.  to be at Chester on the Monday next before the feast of S. john Baptist well furnished with Horse and arms to march in that expedition against the Welsh, then in Rebellion: and in 44 H. 3. he had again command 
g Claus. 44. H. 3. in dorso. m. 9  to be at Shrewsbury sufficiently accoutred for the like purpose. There was, it seems, an accord betwixt this William and Peter de Montfort (a great Baron in these parts, as in Beldesert I shall show) that there should be interchangeable marriages betwixt both their eldest sons, and eldest daughters; for K. H. 3. in 32. of his reign, gave his allowance 
h Pat. 32. H. 3. m. 3.  thereto, saving that he would have the custody of the lands of either who should happen to be in minority at his father's death till he came of full age. Whether that marriage took effect I cannot affirm, but certain I am that his son and heir did not marry Montfort's daughter, as shall be showed anon.  
This William himself wedded Isabella 
i Cartul. Warw. come f. 131. a.  the daughter of William Mauduit of Hanslap in Com. Buck. Chamberlain to the King in his Exchequer, with whom by Agreement 
k Cartul. Warw. come f. 131. a.  he was to have xx li. lands per annum, in consideration whereof the said William Mauduit assigned 
l Cartul. Warw. come f. 131. a.  unto him in frankmarriage with her, all his lands in Ledecumbe, with proviso, that if those did not amount to that value, he would make it up elsewhere. To the abbey of Bordsley he gave 
m Ex autog. in officio Arm.  certain lands situate in Bivinton; and by his Testament 
n Giff. f. 11. b.  bearing date at Wauberge the morrow after the Epiphany Anno 1268. 53 H. 3. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of the Friers-Minors at 
o Of his, or his Ancestors foundation. vide Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 184.  Worcester; appointing, that at his funeral, a Horse completely harnessed with all military comparisons should proceed before his corpse; which usage hath continued in the solemnising of funerals for great persons, even till our times. Of his legacies therein I shall recite the most memorable; viz. to a Priest to sing Mass daily in his chapel without the City of Worcester near the said House of Friers-Minors, for the health of his soul, and the souls of Isabella his wife, and Isabella de Mortimer, and all the faithful deceased, he gave all his Rent of the fee of Richard Bruli in Wiche and Winchester, with supply of what should be too short, out of his proper goods. To Walter his son, signed with the Cross for a Pilgrimage to the Holy-Land in the behalf of him the said Testator, his father, and Isabella his mother two hundred marks. To Joan his daughter a kind of Canopy, sometime belonging to S. Wolstan, and a book of Lancelot, which he the said Testator had lent her. To Isabella his daughter a silver cup. To Sibyl his daughter, towards her marriage, all the money due to him from his son William, and 40. marks more, together with the land that he bought in Britlamton to enjoy till she should be married, and no longer. To Sarra his daughter C. marks for augmentation of her marriage portion. To William his eldest son the Cup and horns of S. Hugh. To the Countess his wife a Ring with a Ruby in it. To Sir Roger Mortimer a Ring. To Sir Bartholomew de Suley a Ring. To the Friers-Minors of UUorcester xl s. To the Friers-Minors of Gloucester 1. mark. To the Friars Carmelites there 1. mark. To the hospital of St. Wolstan at Worcester 1. mark. To the hospital of St. Oswald, there, x sol. To the Canons of Doddeford in Com. Wigorn. 1. mark. To the Church and Nuns of Cokehill, and Isabella his wife x. marks. To the Church and nuns of Westwood 1. mark. To the Church and nuns without Worcester 1. mark. To every Anchorite in Worcester and the parts adjacent iv s. To the Church of Salewarp (in Com. Wigorn.) a house and garden near to the Parsonage, for to find a Lamp continually burning therein, to the honour of God, the blessed Virgin, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret. Of which Testament he constituted these Executors, viz. William his eldest son, Earl of Warwick, Sir Roger Mortimer, Sir Barth. de Sudley, with the Abbots of Evesham, and great Malverne.  
It seems he lived not long after; for I find, that his son and heir; viz. William Beauchamp Earl of Warwick before specified, did his homage 
p Giff. f. ●● a.  to the Bishop of Worcester in the chapel of Bredon, for the lands he held of him 2. Non. Maii Anno 1269. which was within 4. months after the date of this his Testament.  
And now, before I pass further, will it be requisite to observe two things. First that the noble Lady, I mean Isabella his wife, who, by the death of her brother William Mauduit Earl of Warwick, became heir of this great Earldom, was not only Foundress 
q Rot. I. Rous.  of the Nunnery at Cokehill before specified, but betook herself to a Religious life there, as may be plainly inferred by the Legacy wherein she is joined with those nuns as abovesaid. And secondly, that this William the Testator, though the said Lady his wife, the rightful inheritrix of that Earldom, was then living, and that he and she, both together survived the said William Mauduit her brother above a twelve month, never had the title of Earl; but that his son and heir was invested with that Honour before his death, as appeareth by these two instances from his said Testament viz.— Item Willielmo primogenito meo Cornua & ciphum saint Huwe; & filiae meae Comitissae, uxori suae, unum annulum cum lapide de ruby. And afterwards— Caetera autem bona mea commisi ordinationi & dispositioni dilectorum Executorum Testamenti mei D. Rogeri de Mortuomari, Willielmi primogeniti mei Comitis Warewyk etc.  
In the first whereof, he calls his said sons wife Countess, and in the second plainly styles him Earl. Which title he the said William did not only use in that Instrument 
Clau●. 52. ●. 3. in dor●● m. 10.  of Agreement made betwixt him and Alice the widow of William Mauduit the late Earl in 52 H. 3. (whereof I have formerly spoke;) but hath the same attributed 
Rot. F. 52. H. 3. m. 9  to him by the King's Precept, bearing date 9 Martii next ensuing the month of jan. wherein the Earl his Uncle died, his Father and Mother being both alive. Where may be also discerned, that he was in good esteem with the King, forasmuch as by the same Mandate 
Rot. F. 52. H. 3. m. 9  to the Barons of the Exchequer it appears, that the King pardoned his Relief, viz. C li. and at the same time acquitted him of xcv li. which William Mauduit, the late Earl, owed to a Jew of London.  
That this William Beauchamp might bear the title of Earl by right from his mother, she being heir general to Mauduit, considering what the custom of those ancient times was, as Mr Selden in his Titles of Honour 
Pag. 616. ●17. 645. ●c.  hath observed, I shall not need here to argue: But whether he ought so to have done, during his father's life, especially before his mother's decease, had it not been by the King's special favour, I make a great question. All that I shall say herein, is to show some probable reason why he was so summoned during their times, which is from what I find delivered by Leland, 
Itin. vol. f. 71.  out of an old Chronicle of the gests of England, written in French, but with some mistake expressed. The words are these.  
The old Lord Beauchamp of Helmeley sent 3. or 4. of his sons to the battle of Eavesham to help K. Henry the third and Prince Edward against Simon Mountford and the Barons: And these brether, with their band, did a great feat in vanquishing the host of Mountfort; whereupon the eldest had Bellomont 's heir, and the residue were highly preferred. The Beauchamps afterwards kept the name of Earl of Warwick to King Edward the fourth's time.  
Now, that the substance of this is true, viz. that for the service done in that battle, he was by the King's special favour, honoured with the title of Earl, I am very inclinable to believe; yet that either he or his father did marry the immediate heir of Bellomont, or that the Beauchamps kept the name of Earls till E. 4. time cannot be proved. But I return to his Story.  
The 9 of Febr. 52 H. 3. he did his homage 
Rot. F. 52. H 3. m. 9  as nephew and heir to the said William Mauduit Earl of Warwick for all the lands descended to him by his father's death; at which time the King did express 
Rot. F. 52. H 3. m. 9 , that p●o laudabili servicio quod dilectus & fidel●s noster Will. de Bellocampo Comes Warwici nobis impendit (for those are the words of the Writ) he was contented to accept of him for those debts which we●e due from his father, to the Exchequer, xx li. per annum till they were run up: And in further remuneration of his services, did he the year following, pardon 
z Claus. 53. H. 3. m. 4.  unto him xcv li. of the same. And as he stood in great esteem with K. H. 3. so also did he with K. E. 1. For mense Pasch. 2 E. 1. he was sent in Commission 
a Claus. 2 E. 1. m. 9  with Roger de Clifford, William Bagod, Odo de Hodenet, and the Prior of S. Thomas, juxta Stafford, unto the ford of Montgomery in Wales, to examine, hear, and reform the wrongs and trespasses done in those parts, contrary to the form of peace concluded betwixt the said King Henry, and Lewelin Prince of Wales, and to rectify all things according to the tenor of that Agreement: at which meeting the Prince of Wales, was to be there, or send Commissioners, on his part, to manage that business.  
In 4 E. 1. he was constituted 
b Pat. 4. E. 1. m. 2.  Captain general of all the King's Forces in Cheshire, and Lancashire for securing those Counties against the violence of the Welsh: and the next year following attended 
c Pat. 5. E. 3. m. 23.  the King in that notable expedition of Wales, wherein he became so victorious: but in 6 E. 1. his Office of Chamberlainship of the Exchequer was seized 
d Claus. 6. E. 1. m 1. & m. 15.  into the King's hands, by reason of some misdemeanour therein committed by one William de Bradecote, his clerk; howbeit the King taking into consideration his special services, before expressed, made a quick restitution 
e Claus. 6. E. 1. m 1. & m. 15.  of it again. I find 
f Plac. de B.T. Pasch. 6 E. 1. rot. 6.  that this Earl had great suits with William de Breause for the dominion of Gowher in Wales, wrongfully alienated by King John (4. Joh.) to Will. de Breause great-grandfather of this William whilst Henry Earl of Warwick was in his minority, but could not recover it. In 15 E. 1. he was again employed 
g Claus. 18 E. 1. m. 11.  into Wales, at which time he besieged the Castle of Drosselan, and had ccxl li. delivered to him by the Bishop of Ely, than Treasurer, for the defraying his charges in that service. At that time the King being in France had constituted 
h Claus. 16. E. 1. in dorso m. 3.  Edmund Earl of Cornwall his lieutenant, here in England, during his absence, who taking great care to preserve all things in quiet here whilst the King was away, directed his special 
i Claus. 16. E. 1. in dorso m. 3.  Precept to this Earl of Warwick, and other great men; requiring them most strictly, that they should not ride with armed power in any part of the Kingdom, for any respect whatsoever, to the terror of the King's liege people, and disturbance of the Peace; but if that any difference did arise betwixt them and others, they should make it known unto the said E. of Cornwall, who would apply a timely remedy thereto.  
In 23 E. 1. being again in Wales with the K. he performed 
k Hist. T. Wals. p. 27. n. 20.  a notable Warlike exploit, which was thus; Hearing that a great body of the Welsh were got together in a plain betwixt two woods, and to prevent any danger had fastened their pikes in the ground sloping towards their assailants, he Marched thither with a choice company of Cross-bow-men, and Archers, and in the night time encompassing them, put betwixt every two Horsemen one Crossbow-man, who, killing many of them that supported those Pikes, the Horse charged in suddenly, and made so great a slaughter, that the like hath seldom been heard. The next ensuing year he received command 
l Claus. 24. E. 1. m. 12.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine, on the first of March, furnished with Horse and arms for an expedition into Scotland: and afterwards was sent 
m T. walls p. 32.  with John Earl of Surrey to recover the Castle of Dunbar treacherously gained by the Scots: In which action they were constrained to cope with the whole Scotch Army that came to raise the Siege; but at length, after a sharp dispute obtained a glorious victory, wherein the number of slain were supposed to be ten thousand; which success made the Castle suddenly to render. In 25 E. 1. he had command 
n Claus. 25. E. 3. m. 14. in dorso.  to be at London upon the Sunday next after the Octaves of S. john Bapt. well provided with Horse and arms to attend the King into Flanders; but, it seems, he had other direction to stay behind; for I find 
o T. Wals. p. 39 n. 20. , that he was one of those who were made governors to Prince Edward (then in minority) during the King's absence, whom the King had constituted his Lieutenant during that time.  
In the same year he was made governor 
p Rot. F. 25. E. 1. m. 8.  of the Castle and forest of Rokingham, in Com. Northampt. And in Oct. following again appointed 
q Claus. 25. E. 1. in dorso m. 26.  to be at Newcastle upon Tine on St. Nicholas day, to march against the Scots, with Prince Edward: But that proved an unhappy business, the English Army being for the most part destroyed 
r T. Wals. p. 39 n. 40. etc.  in attempting to pass the Bridge at Sterling. This year it was, and on Holy-Rood day, being in perfect health, that he made his Testament 
s Giss. f. 429. a. , whereby he disposed his body to sepulture in the choir of the Friers-Minors a● Worcester, in case he should departed this life within the compass of the four English Seas; but if otherwise, then in the next House of Friers-M●nors to that place where his death might happen; and his Heart wheresoever the Countess, his dear consort, should resolve to be herself interred. To which place when his body was to be buried, did he bequeath two great Horses, viz. those which at his funeral should carry his Armour; for the celebration whereof he gave CC li. (which was as much as three thousand in these times.) For the maintenance of two soldiers in the Holy-land he gave C li. To Maud his Countess all his silver vessel, with his Cross wherein was contained part of the wood that had been of the very Cross whereupon our B. Saviour died: As also the Vestments belonging to his chapel, to make use of during her life; but afterwards the best suit to remain to Guy his eldest son. His second suit to his chapel of Hanslape, and the third to his chapel of 
* Fortasse Elmeley.  Anneley. To Guy his son a gold Ring with a Ruby in it, together with his blessing. To his said Countess a Cup which the B. of Worcester gave him; but all his other Cups together with his lesser sort of jewels and Rings he bequeathed unto her, to distribute for the health of his soul, where she should think fittest. And to his two daughters which were nuns at Shouldham in Com. Norff. (a Monastery of their great-grandfather's foundation, by the mother side) he gave fifty marks.  
He was a benefactor 
t Cart. 3. E. 3. p. 2. m. 8. per Insp.  to the Monastery of Thelesford, in this County: Ratified 
* Cartul. Warw. Com. f 75. b.  the grant of Warmington, made by Henry de Neuburgh s●metime Earl of Warwick, to the Monks of Preaux in Normandy: bore for his arms 
Rot. J. Rous. Ex Si●●llo pe●ès S. Archer eq. aur.  gules semés of Cross-crosslets with a fess Or; which Cross-crosslets were by him added to his Coat; for his father used them not; but whether as a badge of any Pilgrimage that he made unto the Holy-Land, or vow so to do, I will not take upon me to determine: Wedded 
w R●●. F. 26 E. ●. m. 13.  Maud the eldest of the four sisters and heirs to Richard Fitz-Iohn, son of john Fitz-Geffrey, Justice of Ireland, and widow 
x Rot. J. Rous.  of Gerard de Furnivall; which Maud had for her purparty of his l●nds the manors of Chiriel in Com. Wilts. Potters-Piri in Com. Northampt. and Querndon in Com. Buck. assigned to her; And departed 
y Rot. F. 26. E. 1. m. 8.  this life, either in May or the beginning of june Anno 1298. 26 E. 1. leaving Guy his son and heir than 
z Esc. 26. E. 1. n. 41.  26. years of age, who did his homage the 25. of September following, and had livery 
a Rot. F. 26 E. 1. ●. 4.  of his father's lands; And 2. Junii following performed the like homage 
b Rot. F 29. E. 1. m. 8.  for the lands descended to him by the death of Maud his mother, who died 
c Ib. m. 11.  the same year.  
This Guy had his Christian name (out of doubt) in remembrance of the warlike Guy, Earl of Warwick in the Saxons time, and was a martial man as well as his Ancestors. The same year that his father died, he had summons 
d Claus. ●6 E. 1. in dorso m. 6. , with many other great men, to be at Carleol on the even of Pentecost, well furnished with Horse and arms to march into Scotland, this being the time that the King made a personal expedition thither, and obtained a great victory at Fawkirk; in which battle he behaved himself so gallantly, that the King rewarded 
e Cartul, Warw. Co●● f. 174. b.  him with all the Castles and lands of Geffrey de Mowbray, lying in that Kingdom, excepting, the manor of Okeford near Roxborough; as also with the lands of john de Strivelin, and the Castle of Amesfeld, with the land of Drungrey that belonged to Andrew de Chartres; which they the the said Geffrey, John, and Andrew, were seized of on the day of S. Mary Magdalen, the same 
f T. Wals. p. 42. n. ●●●  year that battle was fought. The next year scil. 27 E. 1. he was employed 
g Pat. 27 E. 1. m. 25.  beyond Sea in the King's service. In 31 E. 1. he attended the King again into Scotland, and was in person 
h Ex. Rot. vet. penès W. le N●● eq. aur.  with him at that memorable siege of Kaerlaverok. In 34 E. 1. he had summons 
i Claus. 3● E. 1. in donoso m. 1●. i● cedula. , with divers other great men, to appear at Westminster the morrow after Trinity-Sunday, there to consider and advise with the King concerning an Aid for making his eldest son Knight. The same year I find that he had licence 
k Pat. 34 E. 1. m. ●●  to entail all his lands upon Philip the son of Hugh le Despenser for lack of issue male of his own body. And in 35 E. 1. the King taking into further consideration his many and great services, gave 
l Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 17● a.  unto him and his heirs Bernard-castle in the bishopric of Durham, which eschaeted to the Crown upon the forfeiture of john de Balliol King of scott's.  
This was the last year of King E. 1. but therein I meet with no more mention of this Earl. I come now to Edw. 2. time: In the fift year of whose reign I find 
m T. 〈◊〉 p. 74. n. ●●  that he took part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster and some other of the Nobility, who being discontended that Piers de Gaveston, then E. of Cornwall was so much in favour with the King, put 
n Ib. p. ●●. n. 30.  themselves in arms and took him at Scardeburgh: but the King hearing thereof, desired to speak with him, and that his life might be saved, promising that he would in all things satisfy their requests. Which motion and assurance so wrought upon 
o Ib. n. ●●  the Earl of Pembroke, who was one of the great men then acting in this tragedy, that he undertook, upon forfeiture of all he had, that if they would consent to the King's proposals, he would take care that Peirs should not escape, but after conference with the King should stand to the judgements of the Barons; which was yielded unto, and a day and place assigned when he should be delivered back to them. Whereupon the Earl of Pembroke resolved to carry him unto Wallingford, but being 
p Ibid p. ●●  on the journey at Dedington in Oxford-shire where he had left a guard of his own servants to look to him, himself and his Countess lodging at the next town, this Guy Earl of Warwich came 
q Ibid p. ●●  in the night time with a number of armed men, and carried him back to Warwick-Castle; where, consulting with those about him what then to do, they presently determined, without delay, to cut off his head, and accordingly 
Ib. n. 10.  did so, upon a rising ground called Blacklow-hill about a mile Northwards from Warwick (whereof I have elsewhere already spoke.) Which being done. the Friers-Preachers took care of his body, and conveyed it to Oxford, whence after two years, the King removed 
Ib. n. 20.  it to Langley in Hertford-shire, causing it to be interred in the Church of the Friers-Preachers, which he there founded to pray for the soul of the said Piers, and his Progenitors.  
It seems that this peers had much angered the E. of Warwick, in calling 
Ib. p. 66. ●10. & p. ●. n. 10.  him the Black Dog of Arderne, because he was of a black and swarthy complexion: but what sway the great men than bore, having insinuated 
Ib. p. 74. ●0. & 76.10.  to the people, that all they did was for the honour of God, and good of the Realm may easily be seen: for though the King did sufficiently take this murder to heart (for it was no better) he knew not how to punish any one Actor in it; nay so glad was he to please them, that within two years after, he granted to every of them a Pardon 
Pat. 7. E. ●. 1. m. 15. cedula. , by particular name; amongst which (as servants or Reteinours to this Earl) I find William Trussell, Piers de Lim●sey, Osbert de Clinton, Rauf de Grendon, Edmund le fitz Edmund Trussell, Tebaud de Garton, John de Nasford, Thomas de Clinton, John de Mountfort, John de odingsell's, Hugh de Culy, and John de Beauchamp, all of this County. But however this Earl thus obtained pardon, I do not find that he was hearty reconciled to the King. For 
Tho. Wals. p. 80. n. 10.  upon his advance that very year towards Scotland, and expecting 
Tho. Wals. p. 80. n. 10.  at Barwick the assistance of all those which held of him by military service, he forbore then to do his duty: Nay my Author 
●b. p. 8●. ● 10.  says, that there was latens odium inter Regem & Proceres, & praecipuè inter Comitem de Lancastria, & Comitem de Warwico & adhaerentes ejusdem.  
As I cannot commend his demeanour in these things last spoke of, so do I not discern that he had any great comfort thereof himself; for 'tis plain enough, that he enjoyed not the felicities of this world full xiv. months after, as I shall show by and by; Wherefore coming now near his death, which happened in the prime of his days; viz. about the xliv th'. year of his age, let us see what preparations he made for it. And herein I find, that for the good estate of himself, and the health of his fathers and mother's souls, and all his Ancestors and successors● he gave 
●artul. ●rw. Com. ●4. a.  to the Monks of Bordesley in Worcester-shire the advouson of the Church of Wickwane in Com. Glou●. How far further he was a benefactor to that Monastery I cannot say, but 'tis very like that something more he gave: for it appears that the Monks of that House by their public Instrument 
〈◊〉 f. 34. a. , in a full Chapter, granted unto him and his heirs, by the attribute of dilecto & speciali amico nostro, power to present two Monks successively in their Covent, that should sing Mass daily in the Church of what Monastery for the health of his soul, and of the souls of Earl William his father, Maud his mother, and their Ancestors for ever. And besides this, he was the first Founder 
〈◊〉 J. 〈◊〉.  of that Chantry, or college of Priests, at Elmely in Worcester-shire.  
I now come to his Testament 
●ayd. f. ●. , which bears date at Warwick-Castle the Monday next after the feast of S. James the Apostle Anno 1315. 9 E. 2. by which he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the said abbey of Bordesley, but willed that his funeral Rites should be performed without any great pomp. To Alice his wife, who was the sister 
e Rot. F. 3. E. 2. m. 7.  and heir to Robert de Tony, he devised 
f Maid. ut suprà.  a proportion of his plate, with a crystal Cup, and half his bedding, as also all the Vestments and books pertaining to his chapel: the other moiety of his Beds, Rings, and jewels to his two daughters. To Maud his daughter a crystal Cup. To Elizabeth his daughter he gave the marriage of Astley's heir (whom she took to husband, as in Astley I have already showed.) To Thomas his son, his best coat of mail, Helmet, and suit of harness, with all that belonged thereto. To his son John, his second coat of mail, Helmet, and harness; and appointed that all the rest of his Armour, Bowes, and other warlike provision should remain in the Castle of Warwick, for his heir; constituting these his Executors, viz. Alice his Countess, Sir john de Hastings, John Hamelin, Piers le Blund Parson of Hanslape, Adam de Herewynton, Richard de Brumesgrave, Henry de Sidenhale, Simon de Sutton Parson of Luffenham, William de Wellesburne Parson of Berkeswell, with Roger Caumpere Parson of Kibworth, and departed 
g Rot. I. Rous.  this life 12. August next following, in his said Castle of Warwick, by poison 
h T. Wals. p. 78. n. 30.  as some thought, but had sepulture 
i Rot. I. Rous.  in abbey of Bordsley before specified.  
Before his death he obtained a grant from the King, that his Executors, when it should fortune him to departed this life, might have the custody of his lands during the minority of his heir, being answerable for the value of them to the Exchequer at Michaelmass and Easter every year; saving that his Castles of Elmeley and Warwick should not be disposed of to any without the King's special licence: which grant was confirmed 
k Rot. F. 9 E. 2. m. 11.  to john Hamelyn and the rest of the Executors in December following his death. Nevertheless so much was the K. wrought upon by them, whose miscarriages afterwards gave the discontented Nobles opportunity to work his own ruin, as that, notwithstanding the grant before recited made to those Executors, about two years after he passed the custody of them by a new Patent 
l Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 2. m. 24.  to Hugh le Despenser the elder, in satisfaction of a debt of 6770 li. due to him from the said King as was pretended. But before I proceed to speak of Thomas Earl of Warwick (son and heir to the said Guy) I have a word or two to say of the Countess his mother, and the rest of her Children, which is, that she was the daughter 
m Rot. I. Rous.  of Ralph de Tony of Flamsted in Hertford-shire, widow 
n Esc. 3. E. 2.  of Thomas de Leybourn, and at length heir 
o Rot. F. 3. E. 2. m. 7.  to Robert her brother. In November following the Death of her husband she had assigned 
p Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 22.  to her in dowry, the manors of Hanslape in Com. Buck. Lygthorne, Beausale, Haseley, Claverdon, Berkswell, with the third part of the Templars manor in Warwick and Shirburne, and divers 
q Ib. m. 13.  Knights fees, all in this County: And the next year following gave a Fine of 
r Rot. F. 10. E. 2. m. 12.  500 marks for licence to marry with William La Zouch of Ashby in Com. Leic. to whom she was accordingly 
s Esc. 18. E. 2. n. 82.  wedded; but died 
t Rot. F. 18 E. 2. m. 10.  in 18 E. 2.  
The other children of Earl Guy, were John 
u Rot. I. Rous in dorso. , a martial Knight, Emma 
w Rot. I. Rous in dorso.  the wife of Roul. Odingsells, Isabella 
x Rot. I. Rous in dorso.  married to ...... Clinton, Elizabeth 
y Rot. I. Rous in dorso.  to Thomas Lord Astley, and 
z Rot. I. Rous in dorso.  Lucia to Robert de Napton. Which John was a man of singular note in his time; for in 22 E. 3. the King in consideration of his great services made him a Banneret 
a Pat. 22. E. 3. p. 3. m. 12.  and gave him Cxl li. per annum out of the Exchequer, for his better support. In 25 E. 3. he was governor 
b Hist. Angl. Script. col. 2602.58.  of Caleis. In 26 john Darcy, to whom the King had granted 
c Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1.  the Constableship of the Tower of London for life, for the great affection he bore to this john de B. past 
d Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1.  over his interest in that Office to him, which the King also ratified: but within two years, through the sinister suggestions of some, he became much offended with him, and put him out of that place, constituting Barthol. 
e Pat. 28. E. 3. p. 2.  de Burghersh in his stead; and after his death Robert de Morley: but at the length it appearing 
f Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1. m. 45.  to the King, that those suggestions were false, he received him again into favour, and, in consideration of his special services, restored 
g Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1. m. 45.  unto him the custody of the said Tower of London by his Letters Patents bearing date 25. Jan. a● the town of S. George near the Castle of Beaufort in France; and the same year constituted 
h Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1. m. 45.  him Constable of Dovor-Castle, Warden of the Cinque-ports for life, and admiral 
i Rot. Franc. 29. E. 3. m. 14.  of the Seas for the North and West coasts. He was also one of the Founders 
k Ca●●●. in. B●●ks.  of that noble Order of the Garter, instituted by King E. 3. and departing 
l Esc. 35. E. 3. n. 76.  this life without issue 2. Dec. 34. E. 3. lieth buried betwixt two pillars on the South part of the cathedral Church of S. Paul in London before 
m Le●. Coll. vol. 3. p. 208.  the Image of our Lady, where he had a fair Monument lately demolished, which was, through mistake, usually called Duke Humfrey's tomb.  
I now return to Thomas the succeeding Earl, born 
n Rot. I. Rous.  in Warwick-Castle, having to his Godfathers 
o Rot. I. Rous.  Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and Henry his brother, with Thomas de Warington Prior of Kenilworth. This Thomas was very young at his father's death, but who had the custody and tuition of his person, during King Edward 2. reign, I find not. Most likely it is, that Hugh le Despenser, the great favourite at that time, having a grant of his lands, as abovesaid, had also the charge of his person: but in 1 E. 3. the Castle of Warwick, with the rest of his lands were committed 
p Rot. F. 1. E. 3. m. 23.  to Roger Mortimer of Wigmore, till he should arrive to his full age; and in 3 E. 3. the King being minded to afford special favour to him, as the very words 
q Claus. 3. E. 3. m. 35.  of the Writ do imports accepted of his homage though he was not then of full age, commanding that he should have livery of all his father's lands, and the next year following admitted 
r 〈◊〉 4. E. 3. m. 4.  him to the office of Shiriffalty for Worcester-shire, which was of his inheritance as also 
s Ib. m. 42.  to that of the chamberlainship in the Exchequer, with power to appoint whomsoever he should think ●it for the execution of them in such sort, as in his Ancestors times had been used.  
'Tis not to be doubted, but as this Earl was descended from an ancient race of worthy Progenitors, and by many noble heirs, so were his virtues no less eminent than the chiefest of them; for from the time that he came to man's estate, even till his death, which happened in 23. of King Edw. 3. reign, was he scarce ever cut of some notable and high employment, whereof in order I will briefly make recital. In 5 E. 3. he had 
t Pat. 5. E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  the government of the Isles of Gernsey, Serke and Aureney. In 6. he was joined in Commission 
u Pat. 6. E. 3 p. 1. in d. m. 22.  with Ralph Lord Basset, and William de Shareshull (a great Lawyer, and afterwards Chief-Justice) for conservation of the peace in this County and Worcestershire. In 7. to attend 
w Claus. 7. E. 3. in a. m. 16.  the King in his expedition for Scotland, at which time Edward de Balliol King of Scots did homage 
x T. Wall. p. 115. n. 40.  to King Edward for the Realm of Scotland with the adjacent Isles. In 9 he had 
y Ib. p. 11●. n. 10.  the custody of the Marches of Scotland committed to him. All which was whilst he lived a bachelor: For I find 
z Pat. 1●. E. 3. p. 1. ●. 30. , that in 12 E. 3. the King in satisfaction of a great sum of money that he owed to Roger Lord Mortimer for the time that he was his Lieutenant of Ireland, granted unto him the benefit of his marriage, whereupon he became wedded to the Lady Kath. his daughter. After which was he the same year put again in Commission 
a Pat. 12. E. 3. p. 2. in. dorso m. ●1.  for conservation of the Peace in this County and Worcestershire, and likewise in the County of Oxford; and in 17 E. 3. Marched 
b T. Wals. 4. p. 15●.  into Scotland with Henry Earl of Lanc. as also many other great persons, with a numerous Army, for raising the siege of Louhmaban-Castle, whereof William de Boun Earl of Northampt. had the custody.  
In 18 E. 3. he had the Shiriffalty 
c Rot. F. ●●. E. 3. m. 21.  of this County and Leicestershire committed to him for term of life: and in the same year was constituted 
d Pat. 13. E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  marshal of England; in which he entailed 
e Fin. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Trim. 18. E. 3.  the Castle of Warwick, with divers great Lordships in this and other counties upon his issue male, mentioning the names of his several sons then living. In the month of July 20 E. 3. he attended 
f Rot. F. 20 E. 3. m. ●●  the King in his French expedition, and arrived 
g Y●od● 〈◊〉 p. 111. n. 30.  with him at hogs in Normandy, where getting on shore, he manifested his valour to admiration, by making the first attempt, himself in person, with one esquire and six Archers, though he had but a weak Horse under him; with which and those few men he encountered 
h Y●od● 〈◊〉. p. 111. n. 30.  with an C. Normans, whereof they slew 60. thereby making way for the Army to land. And at the same time was he one of the principal Commanders, that with the Black-Prince led 
i Hist. MS. H. Knighton f. 145. a.  the van of his Army in that famous battle of Cressy, where the English got such lasting honour. In 21. E. 3. he was at the siege 
k MS. in Bibls. Cotton [Tiberius E. 9] f. 233.  of Caleis with three Bannerets, Knights 61. Esquiers 106. and Archers on horseback 154. In consideration of which notable services and other his heroik actions, the King gave 
l Pat. 21. E. 3. p. 3. m. ●.  him the sum of 1366 li. 11 s. 08 d. and the next ensuing year assigned 
m Pat. ●●. E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  unto him a thousand marks per annum during his life, partly in recompense of his faithful services, and partly as wages for attendance upon his person with C. men at arms according to certain Indentures of Covenants betwixt them.  
In 26 E. 3. he recovered 
n Plac de E. Term. Mich. 26. E. 3. ●ot. 132. etc.  the dominion of Gowher in Wales from John Lord Mowbray, whose title thereto accrued by Aliva his mother, daughter and heir to William de Brews, to whom King John, during the minority of Henry Earl of Warwick (Ancestor to this Thomas) wrongfully gave the same. In which suit I find 
o Ex autog. penès C●mer. Scacc. i● baga i● Catesby.  that Simon Pakeman of Kirby in Com. Leic. did him especial service ('tis like as solicitor) in consideration whereof he gave 
p Ex autog. penès. C●mer. Scacc. i● baga i● Catesby.  him the inheritance of all the Lands and Rents he had Over- Botyndon in Com● Northampt. In 27 E. 3. he was sent 
q Hist. MS H. Knighton. f. 15●. b.  with Edw. Prince of Wales, Henry D. of Lanc. and Ralph Earl Stafford to protect Sir Richard de Willughby, and Sir William de Shareshull Justices Itinerant, whilst they sat at Chester, for fear of any insurrection by the people. In 29 E. 3. he attended 
r T. Wall. p. 162. n. 20. &.  the said Prince into France, this being the time that King Edward hearing that Philip King of France was dead; as also that John his eldest son, then newly crowned, had given unto Charles the dauphin of Uiennois the dukedom of Aquitane; whereat being much moved, he called the said Prince with divers of his Nobles before him, and assigned the said dukedom of Aquitane unto him: but before the revolution of one year after such their arrival in France, happened that memorable battle 
Ibid. p. ●64. n. 10.  of Poitiers, in which, the K. of France being taken prisoner, this Noble Earl gained high renown for his marvelous valour; and no small advantage, for he had 
Pat. 37 E. 3. p. 1.  no less than 8000 li. for the redemption of Will. de Melleun Archbishop of Seinz, whom he himself 
Pat. 37 E. 3. p. 1.  took likewise in that fight.  
Nay, of so heroik a spirit he was, that about 37 E. 3. he travailed 
H●st. MS. ●. Rous. p. ●53.  into foreign parts, and having spent full 3. years in warring against the Pagans, at his return brought with him the son to the King of Lituania, whom he Christened at London, and being his Godfather named him Thomas. In 40 E. 3. he was sent 
Claus. 40 ● 3. m. 4.  upon special service by the K. into Flanders, having an allowance assigned to him out of the Exchequer of 5. marks per diem for his charges, and two marks and a half per diem by way of reward; in which year his Commission 
●at. 40 E. ●. 2. m. 16  for marshal of England was renewed. But having now no more to say of his public employments, saving of that last wherein he died; and that he was one of the Founders 
Cambd. Berks.  of that Noble Order of the Garter instituted by King E. 3. I will here take notice of his pious works, as also of his Testament, and then come to his death with the circumstances thereof.  
To the Collegiat-Church of Warwick he 
legist. 〈◊〉. de ●●w. f. 61. etc.  gave the advouson of the Church of Pillerton-Hercy in this County. To 
legist. 〈◊〉. de ●●w. f. 61. etc.  the Canons of Kenilworth two mess. and one yard land lying in Radford-Semeli. To 
〈◊〉. 10 E. ●. 1. m.  the Priory of Clatercote in Com. Oxon. the patronage of the Church of Rotley in this County. To 
●at. 16 ●. ●. 1. m. 9  the hospital of S. john Baptist in Warwick the moiety of the Church of Morton-D ' tubney in this shire. To 
●at. 19 E. ●2. m. 2.  the Canons of M●xstoke one yard land and one acre lying in Yerdley in Com. Wigorn. with the advouson of the Church. To 
●at 20 E. ●2. m.  the Collegiat-Church of Astley the advouson of the Church of Long-Stanton in Com. Cantab. And that he was a good Benefactor to the Monks of Abingdon I shall not doubt, though I have not seen in what particulars; for I find that the Abbot and Covent of that Monastery by their public Instrument 
● m. 20. ●ertul. ●w. Com. ●. a.  bea●ing date 5 Id. Martii Anno 1344. which doth give a general testimony thereof, not only made him a special partaker of all their devout exercises, but declared, that whensoever the tidings of his death did come to their knowledge, the like solemn office should be performed for him, aswell in all the Covents of their Order within this Realm, as in their own; and not only so, but by divers Canons-Regular too, as was used to be done for any of their own fraternity, friends or benefactors.  
His Testament 
●●esey f. ●  bears at date Chelchench (vulgò Chelsey juxta Westminster) on Tuesday 6. Sept. 1369. 43 E. 3. Whereby he bequeathed his body to be buried in the midst of the choir of the collegiate Church at Warwick. To every Church within each of his manors he gave his best Beast which should there be found, in satisfaction of his Tithes forgotten to be paid. To Thomas his son and heir a Ring, and Cup with Cover, the best next that which his daughter Stafford should choose, with the Sword and Coat of mail sometime belonging to the famous Guy of Warwick; appointing that all his harness, weapons, and such like habiliments, aswell for peace as war, should be equally divided betwixt his two sons, viz. Thomas and William. To his said son William he gave a Ring and a Cup with Cover, the best next after his elder brother had chosen, with 24. dishes and as many Saucers of silver, as also two Bacyns and two Ewers, with twelve pieces of silver. To Isabella his daughter a thousand pounds to her marriage. To Margaret his daughter a nun at Shouldam in Norff. a Ring, and a Cup with a cover, as also 40. marks in money. To Katherine the daughter to his son Guy, a nun likewise at Shouldam a gold Ring with xx li. in money, and for the charges of his funeral 500 marks: Hereunto adding, that his Executors should make full satisfaction to every man whom he had in any sort wronged. That his son William should have lands of 400. marks per annum value settled upon him and his heirs male. That the Testament of his Countess should be completely performed and fulfilled out of his goods. That his Executors should new build the choir of the Collegiat-Church in Warwick, where he purposed to be buried. That with the residue of his goods his Executors should cause Masses to be sung for his soul, and distribute alms with all speed that might be, especially at Bordesley, Worcester, and Warwick, as also in other places of the country unto which he had most relation; And that all the vestments of his chapel should be given to the Collegiat-Church in Warwick, where he had chosen his sepulture.  
His jewels he thus disposed. To his daughter Staffor● an Ouche called the Eagle, which the Prince gave him; all his Pearls, and a cross made of the very wood of our saviour's cross; a Ring with an Emeraud that his Countess bequeathed to him; another Ring whereof she herself was to make choice; a set of Beads of gold, with the buckles, which the Queen gave him; and the choice of one of his Cups of gold, with that silver bowl which he always used himself, as also his best Bed with the whole furniture thereto. To his daughter Alice his next best Ouche which his Lady (the Countess) gave him, with a Cup of gold, a set of Beads of gold, and a Ring. To his daughter Clifford an Ouche called the Eagle, which his son Will. had bestowed on him for a Newyears-gift, with a Cup, a set of Beads of gold, and a Ring. To his daughter Isabella a Cup with an Ewer and a Cover to it gilt, and the next best Ring after his other daughters before remembered had chosen. To the Bishop of Lincoln a cross of gold that the Lady Segrave gave him, which sometimes was the good King Edward's, wherein likewise was part of the very cross of Christ, and other relics. To his son William a Casket of gold, with a bone of St. George, which Thomas Earl of Lanc. bestowed on him at his Christening.  
Touching his death, the manner thereof was thus, 
Yo●●. N. ● 131. ●. Wals. p. ●78. n. 20.  King Edward having called a Parliament at London in 43. of his reign, wherein the breach of Peace by the French was discussed, sent an Army into that Kingdom about the feast of the Nativity of the blessed virgin, under the conduct of his son John Duke of Lanc. and Humfr. de Boun Earl of Hereford, to claim his right therein; who being got over sea, encamped at a place called the Chalkhull near Caleys, towards whom the French presently advanced; but the two English Dukes delayed fight so long, as that their Army grew in want for provisions (so that many died by famine and the plague) pretending they were not strong enough to give them battle without more men. In which interim our noble Earl, hearing that the French Army was thus drawn out, hasted away with some choice men, and sailed toward Caleys; whereof the French having notice, in great amazement they left their Tents, with all their victual behind them, and fled. And so soon as he came ashore, he highly blamed 
Ib. & n. 30. & 40.  those that occasioned the English to forbear fight, saying, I will go on and fight before the English bread, which we have eaten be digested, and thereupon presently entered the Isle of Caus, which he wasted. But alas! in his return towards Caleys he fell sick 
Ib. & n. 30. & 40.  of the pestilence, and died 
Esc. 43. ● 3. p. 1. n. ●.  on the 13. of Nou. Parem ●bi in armorum strenuitate, & Regi Regnique fideli●ate superstitem, minimè derelinquens, saith mine Author 
Esc. 43. ● 3. p. 1. n. ●. .  
After which his body was interred in the midst of the choir of the collegiate Church at Warwick, according to the direction of his Testament, where is yet to be seen a goodly tomb with the statues of h●m ●nd his Countess in white marble excellently cut; viz. Katherine the daughter 
n 〈…〉 us.  of Roger Mortimer before specified (created the first Earl of March by King E. 3.) a perfect representation whereof, I have placed here in my Story of him, because there being so many other Monuments in that Church, to have put them altogether would not show graceful to the work. Which noble Lady died before him, as by what I have said appears; yet not many weeks, for her Testament 
〈◊〉 f. ●. b.  bears date 4. Aug. the same year, by which she appointed her body to be buried wheresoever the Earl her husband should think fit, to whom she bequeathed her Goblet bound with gold, and those Buckles of gold which she used to carry, as also a Ring having an Emraud in it. To Thomas her son she gave her book of Ch. To Will. her other son a Tablet of gold. To Maud de Clifford her daughter a Cup enamelled with dogs. To Philippe de Stafford her daughter a Boll with a cover. To her daughter Alice a Cup of silver gilt. To Margaret Mountfort her daughter the Cross with the pedestal in her chapel. To Isabella her daughter a Cup. To Elizabeth the daughter of her son Guy a Cup. To the Covent of Friar's Preachers in Worcester xx li. To the Friar's Preachers of Shrewsbury xx li. To the Friar's Minors there xx li. To the Friar's Preachers of Northampt. xx li. To the Friar's Minors of Coventre xx li. and to the Friar's Minors of Lichfield xx li. Divers other legacies she gave to her servants, and did constitute Isabella de Harley, Rauf Tangele, and john Falvesle her executors, desiring her husband to be assistant unto them in the performance thereof.  
This Noble Earl had divers children, of which I will only make a brief mention. Guy his eldest 
p Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  son, who received 
q Pat. 29. E. 3. p. 3. m. 9  the honour of Knighthood in 29 E. 3. with a grant from the King of C li. per annum out of his Exchequer till his father's inheritance should descend to him, or that he could otherwise provide for his support; and married Philippe 
r Brian vol. 1. f 30.  the daughter 
s Witlesey f. 125.  of Henry Lord Ferrer of Groby, by whom he had issue three daughters, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Margaret 
t Lynne f. 52. b. , whereof the two later were nuns 
u Witlesey ut suprà.  at Shouldham in Com. Norff. This Guy was a stout soldier 
w Hist. MS. H. Knighton. f. 163. b. , and upon his going into France in 33 E. 3. which (I conceive) was to attend the King in an expedition 
x T. Wals. p. 166. n. 20.  at that time made, declared his Testament 
y Islip. f. 160.  at Canterbury on the 26. of Sept. whereby he bequeathed his body to burial where his parents should think fit. To the Earl his father he gave his best gold Ring. To the Countess his mother his next gold Ring. To Philippe his wife the third. To Catherine his daughter, than a nun at Shouldham in Norff. the fourth; and appointed that the Church of Neketon in Norff. of his Patronage should be appropriate to the Monastery of Shouldham beforementioned, for the maintenance of Catherine and Margaret, his two daughters, during their lives; and after their deceases, the said House of Shouldham obliged to find a Priest to sing divine service daily for the souls of his father and mother, his own and his wives; as also for the souls of the said Catherine and Margaret, and all the faithful departed. After which, in April following (his father then alive) he died 
z Hist. M S. H. Knighton. f. 163. b.  at Uendosme in France, and was there interred in a chapel behind the high Altar, towards the East, having a fair Monument of Alabaster, with his statue thereon finely cut, and over his harness a surcoat of arms; upon the verge of which Monument is this Inscription. 
a Ab Archi●ypo per praenob. T. Bar. Windsor transcipta.   
Icy gist Monseigneur Gui de Beauchamp l'eyne Filz de ●resnoble & puissant home Monsiéur Thomas de Beauchampe Count de Warwick, Mareschal d' Angleterre, qui trespassa le xxviii. iour d' Averill l'an M. CCCLI. Upon which Monument are the arms of Beauchamp and Mortimer.  
What became of his daughter Elizabeth, I cannot imagine; but that such a one there was, living ten years after her father's death, appeareth by the Testament of Katherine Countess of Warwick (mother to this Guy) as I have already showed. It seems, that the Lady Philippe his wife was a devout woman, and resolving to continue a widow whilst she lived, upon the eleventh of August the same year made her solemn vow of Chastity in the Collegiat-Church of Warwick, before Reginald Bryan then Bishop of Worcester; which vow, together with the ceremony thereof, I have here inserted, as I find it recorded in the Register. 
b Bryan vol. 1. f. 30. b.   
IX. Die mensis Augusti Anno Dom. MCCClx. apud Warwyk, dictus venerabilis pater altam Missam in Pontificalibus in Ecclesia Collegiata heatae Mariae Warwici antedictae celebrans, votum castitatis Philippae nuper uxoris Domini Guidonis de Warwic admisit & acceptavit; & dicta Philippe Votum Castitatis emisit sub hiis verbis.  
En le nom de la saint trinity, Pier, & Fitz & Seint Espirit, jeo Philippe que fu la feme Sire Guy de Warwyk face purement & dez queor & volontee entierement avow a Dieu & Seint Eglise, & a la benure Virgin Marie, & a tout le bele compaigne celestine, & a vous reverend Pier en Dieu sire Reynaud per la grace Dieu Evesque de Wyrcestre, que ieo ameneray ma vie en chastity desore en avant, & chaste serra de mon corps a tout temps de ma vie.  
The rest of the sons of Earl Thomas, were Thomas 
c Pa●. 18. E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  that succeeded him, Reynburne 
d Pa●. 18. E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  (so named, doubtless, in memory of Reynburne the son to Guy Earl of Warwick in the Saxons time) that 
e Pa●. 35. E 3. p. 2. m. 8.  died before the 35 E. 3. which Reynburn had issue 
f Rot. joh. Rous.  one only daughter called Alianore married 
g Rot. joh. Rous.  to john Knight of Hanslap in Com. Buck. who by her had a daughter named Emme, 
Pat. 30. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  that married to Foster, from whom the Fosters of Hanslap derive their descent. William 
Pat. 30. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  the 4. son was Lord Bergavenny, as I shall show when I come to Fillongley, where I purpose to speak fully of him. Roger 
i Pat. 30. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  the fift son died without issue, as I guess. Some are of opinion that he had two more sons, viz. John and Jerome, because that amongst those portraitures, which were in glass in the North Cross of the collegiate Church at Warwick, there are the pictures of two such, as appeareth by their surcotes of arms, and those names on the side of them; which, as I cannot gainsay, so am not I fully convinced thereof, in regard, that neither I. Rous makes mention of them, nor any of those entails 
k Pat. 18. E. 3. p. ●. m. 13. Pat. 30. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15. Pat. 35. E. 3 p. 2. m. 8.  whereby the said Earl settled the greatest part of his lands upon his issue male.  
But he had ix. daughters, the portraitures of all which are curiously drawn and set up in the windows on the South side of the choir of the said collegiate Church, and in the habit of that time (as they are here represented.) Seven of them were married and have their paternal Coat upon their inner garment, but on the outer mantle their husband's arms; viz. Maud 
l Rot. joh. Rous. ●n dorso.  the wife of Roger Lord Clifford, Phillipa 
m Rot. joh. Rous. ●n dorso.  of Hugh Earl Stafford, Elizabeth 
n Rot. joh. Rous. ●n dorso.  (Alice potiùs) of john Beauchamp of Hach in Somerset-shire, Joan 
o Rot. joh. Rous. ●n dorso.  of Ralph Lord Basset of Drayton, Isallell 
p Rot. joh. Rous. ●n dorso.  of John Lord Strange of Blackmere, afterwards 
q Claus. 4. H. 5. m. 8.  married to William Ufforà Earl of Suff. (for which respect her picture is twice drawn there) Margaret 
Ro●. Joh. Rous.  of Guy de Montfort, who was afterwards a nun at Shouldham, Agnes 
Ro●. Joh. Rous.  of ..... Cokesey, and afterwards of ...... Bardolf. The other two were Julian 
Ro●. Joh. Rous.  and Catherine 
u Ro●. Joh. Rous. , the former whereof died unmarried, and the later being a nun 
w Ro●. Joh. Rous.  at Wroxhall in this County was buried 
x Hist. MS. P●. de W●●xhall ●●nès Io.  in S. Thomas chapel there. He had likewise another son and daughter, but they were illegitimate 
y Burgo●n 〈◊〉. f. 8. b. ; the son called 
z Rot. I. Rous in d.  Sir john Addurston Knight, and Mary 
a Rot. I. Rous in d.  the daughter, wife to Sir Richard Herthull Knight.  
To this last Earl succeeded Thomas his second son, by reason that Guy the eldest died in his father's life time. Which Thomas received 
Pat. 29 3. E. p. 3. m. 9  the dignity of Knighthood in 29 E. 3. with his brother Guy, and having had C. marks per annum granted him 
Pat. 29 3. E. p. 3. m. 9  at that time by the King, to be paid out of the Exchequer till there should other provision be made for his support, did his Homage 
Claus. 44. ●. 3. m. 21.  7 Febr. 44 E. 3. for all the lands descended to him by his father's death, whereupon he had livery of them, for he was 
Esc. 43. E. ●.  24. years of age when his father died. Being of a martial disposition aswell as his Ancecestors, he was in 46 E. 3. retained by Indenture to 
f Ex autog. penès Cleric. Pell.  serve the King in his wars beyond the Seas for one whole year, with C. men at arms and Clx. Archers, of which number himself to be one; as also with two Banneretts, xxx. Knights, and Lxxvii. Esquiers, and for that service to receive for himself and his men at arms double pay, but for the rest according to the ordinary rate, the year to begin from the time that they should take shipping, and to have half in hand for himself and his men at arms, but for the rest a fourth part: which expedition was principally intended 
g T. Wals. p. 182.  for raising the siege of Rochel; but as the Earl of Pembroke, sent over for that purpose, was worsted by the Spaniard, who then came with a great Navy to aid the French, so was the King and that power he had raised, hindered 
h T. walls p. 182.  from getting over thither by contrary winds, to the loss of nine hundred thousand pounds expenses; for no less charge had he been at in order thereto.  
The next ensuing year, viz. 47 E. 3. he was again retained 
i Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his French wars, for one whole year, with CC. men at arms and CC. Archers, well mounted armed and arrayed, under the conduct of John of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster, of which men at arms, besides himself, there, were to be Lix. Knights and Cxl. esquiers. And in 49 E. 3. was sent by Commission from 
k Ex autog. ib.  the King into Scotland, with whom were joined Sir Guy de Brienne, and Sir Henry le Scrope Bannerets, to treat with William Earl of Douglas and others appointed by the King of Scots touching restitution of those lands which by the truce formerly made did belong to the English. The same year also did he accompany 
l Tho. Wals. p. 184. n. 40.  Edmund E. of Cambridge, the King's son, into Britanny on the behalf of john de Montfort Duke of Britanny, where they had great success in taking of several Castles, till they were 
m Tho. Wals. p. 184. n. 40.  recalled by the King upon a truce concluded betwixt him and the French. In 50 E. 3. he was constituted governor 
n Pat. 50. E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of the Isles of Gernsey, Serke, and Aureney. In 51 E. 3. he had Commission 
o Pat. 51. E. 3. in dorso m. 11. , with divers gentlemen of note for arraying of men in this County; so also in 
p Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 1. in dorso m. 28.  1 R. 2. at which time he was by Indenture 
q Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  retained to serve the King with CC. men at arms, and CC. Archers beyond Sea, for a quarter and half of the year; viz. besides himself a Banneret, four Knights, with Clxiv. Esquiers well and sufficiently mounted, armed, and accoutred for that voyage.  
In 3 R. 2. he was again in Commission 
r Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 2. in dorso m. 5.  for arraying of men in this Shire, and by the Commons in Parliament at the same time held at London chosen governor 
s T. Wals. p. 243. n. 30.  to the King then but young, as being a man most just and prudent; for which service he was to have a convenient allowance 
t T. Wals. p. 243. n. 30.  out of the King's public Treasury. In 5 R. 2. that foul Insurrection of the Commons under the conduct of jack-straw happening, whereof our stories have a full relation, he was sent 
u Ib. p. 290.  to protect the Monastery of S. Alban then much endangered by that Rebellious Rout, and to do Justice upon the Villains; but as he was marching thitherward with a thousand stout men, well armed, and the Lord Thomas Percy in his company, News came to him that the like commotion was broke out where his own estate lay, which occasioning him to divert his intended course, and to send part of his soldiers to the aid of the Abbot, did much animate those bold rebels that had gotten head at S. Alban. Whether in this County, or where else the Insurrection was I cannot directly say; but I find that there were special Commissions 
w Pat. 5 R. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 4. & m. 35 Pat. 6. R. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 28.  directed to him with other persons of quality in this Shire, to suppress any that should make head therein. In 8. of the same King's reign he had again Commission 
x Pat. 8 R. 2. in d. m. 30.  to put the men of this County in Ar●ay.  
But I cannot point out the direct extent of time that the King continued under his tutelage, yet certain it is, that before he arrived to man's estate, he took the reins of government into his own hand, or suffered them to be guided by some special favourites, of whose misdoings he himself had at last woeful experience; the chief of which were Robert de Vere Earl of Oxford, advanced 
y Tho. Wals. p. 352. n. 40.  to the title of marquis of Dublin, and afterwards D. 
z Tho. Wals. p. 352. n. 40.  of Ireland, upon whom d●vers of the Nobility had therefore cast very envious eyes; but so much did the King affect the marquis, that discerning who they were that thus maligned him, he laid trains to murder them, as saith my Author 
a Ib. p. 359. n. 10. ; of which number were Thomas Duke of Glouc. (the Kings own Uncle) and our Earl of Warwick, who being men of haughty Spirits, and apprehending some danger towards, associated 
b Ib. p. 360. n. 30.  more to their company, and put themselves in arms at Haringey 
c Hornsey ju●ta Highgate.  Park; whereupon they constrained the K●●g to call a Parliament the next ensuing year, but what exorbitant things were done therein through their potency our annals 
d T. Wals. p. 364. etc. Vide Hist. Angl. Script. col. 276. 6. 41. & col. 2713. etc.  of that time will tell you: Howbeit, about a twelve month after, the K●ng assembling his Nobles told them he was now of age to govern himself and the Kingdom, and thereupon changed some of his great Officers and councillors, whereof this Thomas E. o● Warwick was one that he said aside; who thence●●●●● retiring himself built 
e Ex compot. Balliv. Warwic. Com. de an. 17 R. 2 penès S.A. eq. aur.  that strong and stately Tower standing at the north-east corner of the Castle here at Warwick, the cost whereof amounted 
f Ex compot. Balliv. Warwic. Com. de an. 17 R. 2. penès S.A. eq. aur.  to CCCXCV li. v s. two d. As also the whole body of the collegiate Church of our Lady, both which were finished in 17 R. 2. but from that time forwards never could he get the King's favour again; so that Thomas de Mowbray Earl Martial and Nottingham, taking advantage of the King's displeasure against him, and of the countenance that he himself then had at Court, brought his Writ 
g Plac. de T. Mich. 20 R. 2 Rot. 64. Heref.  of Error to reverse the Judgement given in 26 E. 3. on the behalf of Thomas then Earl of Warwick for the dominion of Gowher in Wales, alleging that the Process, whereupon the suit in E. 3. time had been commenced, was directed to the Shiriff of Hereford-shire, whereas the land of Gowher, in question, lay in Wales; yet so happened the issue of that business, though this error, if it were one, related nothing to the just title, that in 20 R. 2. Mowbray recovered it.  
Nay this was not all, for jealousies and secret grudges harboured by d●ve●s greatmen towards them that had most interest with the King, and doubtless were his advisers in what he had done; as also by him against them, began now to show their effects, so that the King having wedded 
h T. Wals. p. 389. n. 20. & p. 390.  Isabella daughter to the King of France (a girl scarce eight years old) for better securing the xxx. years' Truce concluded 
i Ib. p. 388. n. 20. (19 R. 2.)  with that Nation, whereby he apprehended, that nothing could now disturb him in doing what he listed, caused his uncle the Duke of Glouc. to be laid hold 
k Ib. p. 390.  on at Pleshy in Essex when he least thought of such a thing, and hurried thence to Caleys, where he was secretly murdered 
l Ib. p. 391. n. 40.  by the said Thomas Mowbray, not without the King's privity, as 'tis said: And the same 
m Ib. p. 390.  day that the Duke of Glouc. was so seized on, did he invite this our Earl of Warwick to a Feast, who suspecting nothing came, but found very harsh entertainment; for there did he cause him to be arrested and carried away Prisoner; who putting 
n Ib. p. 391. n. 30. etc. Plac. in Parl. coram. R. 21 R. ●. n. 12.  himself upon the Parliament for Justice, and acknowledging the meeting at Haringey-Park, had judgement 
o Ib. p. 391. n. 30. etc. Plac. in Parl. coram. R. 21 R. ●. n. 12.  of death passed upon him: Howbeit the King qualified that sentence, and gave him his life in exchange for a perpetual banishment to the Isle of Man, where he was to continue Prisoner, directing his Letters Patents 
p Pat. 20 R. 2. p. 3. m. 10.  to William le Scrope Earl of Wiltshire, who then had the dominion 
q T. Wals. p. 391. n. 40.  of that Isle, and to Sir Stephen le Scrope Knight bearing date at Westminster 12. Oct. in the xx. year of his reign, straightly commanding them to carry him thither and put him in sure custody, as they would be responsible body for body.  
Whereupon this his Castle and Lordship of Warwick, with divers other manors, were given to 
r Pat. ●0 R. 2. p 3. m. 8. Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  Thomas Holland Earl of Kent, and to the heirs male of his body; and the rest of his lands to others, as I shall show when I speak particularly of them: And the next ensuing year was his son and heir, viz. Richard Beauchamp, with Eliz. wife to the said Richard committed 
s Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. ●●  to the custody of the before specified Thomas Holland, at that time Duke of Surrey, who had also a special 
t Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 3. m. 36.  grant from the King of a suit of Arras hang containing the story of the famous Guy of Warwick, and belonging to the banished Earl. Which hard measure to the Earl and his son occasioned Catherine the nun at Shouldam before mentioned to petition 
u Ibid. m. 5.  the King in her own behalf, in regard she was the grandchild and heir to this Earls father, by Guy his eldest son (as I have elsewhere manifested) and enjoyed no part of her inheritance; whereupon she obtained 
w Ibid. m. 5.  an assignation of Xl. marks per annum annuity out of the King's Exchequer during her life: howbeit, the Earl continued not long a Prisoner in the Isle of Man; for on the 12. of July 21 R. 2. the King's Mandate 
x Claus. ●1 R. 2. m. 31.  to the Constable of the Tower of London for reception of him thither bears date; during the remainder of whose reign he was kept in durance, But (alas!) upon what slippery ground the greatest earthly Potentate stands, when he thinks himself surest, the fall of this King, and divers other, whereof the stories of our own Nation show us lamentable examples, may sufficiently manifest; for within the compass of two years, or little more, after he had strengthened himself by that alliance with the French, filled his coffers with vast sums of money by loans and otherwise, pulled down and ruined all whose fidelity to him he thought not firm, and advanced his friends & favourites in that Parliament of 21. of his reign, which damned those Acts that by the power of the great ones had been made in 11. behold the Monster multitude agitated by the wind of his enemy's malice and ambition took part with them, and suddenly overwhelm him in the gulf of absolute destruction, by Deposition from his throne, and the murder of his person, as is not unknown to those who are acquainted with the Story of those times, Henry of Lancaster being crowned King in his room.  
In the first year of whose reign a Parliament makes null and void all that had been done in 21 R. 2. so that this our Earl of Warwick was then restored 
y Rot. Parl. 1 H 4. ●. 112. Pat. 1 H. 4. ●. 5. m. ●4. & m. 6  to his full liberty, honour and possessions, having whatsoever goods in Warwick-Castle were to be found belonging to Thomas Holland Earl of Kent before mentioned, bestowed upon him; and in particular that suit 
z Rot. Parl. 1 H 4. ●. 112. Pat. 1 H. 4 ●. 5. m. ●4. & m. 6  of hang containing the said Story of Guy of Warwick all which were forfeited to the new King by attainder of Holland. In which year he was made a Commissioner 
abide. in ●●rso m. 35.  for arraying all men in this County according to their estates and faculties: but his death now approaching, as I shall show by and by, it will here be proper to take notice of his pious works. The first whereof, that I find, is in 49 E. 3. viz. the establishing an Anniversary 
●artul. Morw. Com. 84. b.  for his father in the collegiate Church of Warwick; for the solemnising whereof the Dean, Canons, and Vicars of that Church, and every Priest in Warwick that should come to the Dirige and Mass, was to have his dinner and 4 d. in money, and v● s. viij d. to be given amongst the friars of that town; iii s. iv d. to the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick, and xx s. amongst the poor yearly.  
In 5 R. 2. he built 
〈◊〉 vet. 〈◊〉. in hibl. Hat●●  one of the Cells in the Monastery of Carthusians juxta Coventre at the first foundation of that Religious house. In 6. he gave the 
●at. 6 R. ● 3. m. 16.  perpetual patronage of the Church dedicated to S. James, situate over the gate called Hongyngate in Warwick, to the gilled of S. George, there newly founded in a chapel over the same Gate. And in 
Pat. 8 R. 2. p. 2. m. 3. Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 9●. ●.  15 R. 2. having finished 
〈◊〉 I. ●●us.  the choir of the collegiate Church, begun by his father; and newly built 
●x comp. ●iv. ●●w. Co●. ●n. 17 R. penès A. eq. 〈◊〉.  from the ground the whole body of the Church (which very fabrik now stands) he gave the manor of Haseloure with the advouson of the Church, and the advouson of the Church of Wolthamcote, both in this County, together with the perpetual patronage of the Church of Wyclesford in cambridgshire unto the Dean and Canons thereof and their successors, to pray for the good estate of King R. 2. and of Queen Anne then his consort, of himself and Margaret his Countess, Sir William Beauchamp his brother, and Joane his wife during their lives in this world, and for the health of their souls after their departures hence; as also for the souls of their Progenitors, Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased.  
His Testament 
〈…〉 1. f. 180  bears date at Warwick-Castle 1 Apr. Anno 1400. (1 H. 4.) whereby he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Collegiat-Church before specified; and to every town whereof he was Lord, or Patron of the Church xx s. in money, in the name of his principal 
●d est a ●●rtuary. ; but if he should departed this life at Warwick, then did he appoint the Church of our Lady, there, to have the best Beast, whereof he might be at that time possessed. For his hearse he directed CCC. li. weight of Wax, in six Tapers, and seven mortars, to remain in the said Church; and lx. poor men in gowns made of white-cloth, every one carrying a Torch at the solemnising his funeral: As also that xl. of those Torches, after his exequys were finished, should be distributed to the poor Churches of his Patronage, and the residue to remain to the said Collegiat-Church of Warwick: And moreover, that all his friends attending the funeral should have good entertainment, viz. a Supper over night, and a Dinner on the next day, and money distributed to the poor according to the discretion of his Executors: as also xxx. Trentals sung for his soul with all possible speed that might be after his decease, and a thousand Masses in like sort; viz. of the Trinity, of the Holy Ghost, of the Nativity of our Saviour, of the Holy cross, of the five festivals of our Lady, of the Resurrection, of the Ascension, of Corpus Christi, of the angels, of All Saints, and of Requiem; of every Feast lxvii. Masses, five in the whole excepted.  
By which Testament he likewise gave to the King an Image of the blessed Virgin, with two Cruets silver and gilt, made in the fashion of two angels. To the Archbishop of Canterbury a Tablet of gold. To the college of our Lady in Warwick before mentioned a Cross with the pedestal silvergilt, and enamell'd with the Story of our saviour's Passion, and a precious stone called a Berill, bound with silver and enameled, to put the Host into; as also his best Censer with a chalice, two Cruets of silver gilt, a basin and a piece of silver enamell'd. To his college of Elmeley a Vestment. To Richard his son and heir his benediction, and these particulars, viz a Bed of silk embroidered with Bears, and his arms, with all that belonged thereto. A ...... wrought with the arms and Story of Guy of Warwick; his sword, harness, and Ragged staves likewise. And moreover appointed, that the Sword and coat of mail sometime belonging to the famous Guy, with his Cup of the Swan, and the knives and Salt-cellers for the Coronation of a King should be and remain to his said son and his heirs after him. To his daughter Beauchamp his best Nouche. To his brother of Bergavenny, and his sisters of Suffolk and Clifford, and to his niece Catherine Beauchamp, the nun at Shouldham, each of them some gift of his according to his Executors liking, to the end that his memory might be preserved by them; And to his cousin le Despenser a pair of Pater nosters of coral with buckles of gold.  
This Earl was a Knight of that noble Order of the Garter; and having a great reputation for his Valour, public spiritedness, Piety, and Charity, as Rous affirmeth, departed 
i Esc. 2 H. 4. n. 50.  this world 8. Apr. An. 1401. (2 H. 4.) and lieth buried on the South part of the said collegiate Church in Warwick under a fair Monument of Marble, (here represented) with Margaret his wife, daughter to William Lord Ferrer of Groby, who by her Testament 
k Arund. vol. 1. f. 233.  bearing date xxviii. Nou. Anno 1406. (8 H. 4.) bequeathed also her body to sepulture there, appointing that at the solemnising of her exequys there should be five Tapers, containing v l. of wax, burning about it from the beginning of Service on the Even before her funeral, till the high Mass of Requiem on the morrow after: And at the same time xx. Torches to be held burning by xx. poor men about her hearse, but to remain afterwards for the high Altar and other Altars of that Church, for the honour of God according to ancient custom and right.  
Which noble Lady died 22. jan. Anno 1406. (8 H. 4.) as her monumental Inscription showeth, Earl Richard her son being then 
l E●c. 8. H. 4. n. 68  xxv. years of age; who did no whit fall short of his famous Ancestors, either in martial prowess, great employments, or other excellent virtue, as by what I shall say of him will appear. And if the leaving behind us an honourable fame, which lives in the memories of all good men, when these mortal bodies of ours are turned to dust, be accounted some happiness, as doubtless it is, and hath therefore excited divers noble spirits to bold and high adventures, whereof we want not manifold testimonies, then surely the transmitting a remembrance of our virtuous actions to posterity by a faithful Register must needs be a thing most acceptable to those, whose memories are so preserved, as the like by Polybius of Scipio Affricanus was, as also of singular estimation with after-ages, which are so much quickened we see, by such notable examples; And therefore I cannot but observe, that the advantage, which this Earl had herein, was much more than any of his Ancestors, by reason that Rous being his contemporary, and so well affected to History in general, out of the special relation he had to this Family, hath with great diligence observed the most remarkable passages of his life, which with no less Art than industry are set forth by him in curious Pictures, historically representing them in order of time from his birth to his death, and which hath added much to the lustre of his Story, as by and by will appear.  
He was born 
m Hist. MS. de ge●tis ●●us, in Bibls. Cotton.  at the Mannour-house of Salwarpe in Com. Wigorn. 28. jan. Anno. 1381. (5 R. 2.) having to his Godfathers 
n Hist. MS. de ge●tis ●●us, in Bibls. Cotton.  King Richard 2. and Richard Scroop then Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, but afterwards Archbishop of York. Passing by his infancy and youth, wherein there is little observable, I come to the times of his action in the world, which began in 4 H. 4. For no sooner had he livery of his lands, which was 13. Febr. the same year, upon performance of his homage, but that he was put in Commission 
Pat. 4. H. ● p. 2. in. ●orso m. 9  for arraying of men in this County; and the next year following, at the Coronation 
T. Wals. 407. n. 20.  of Queen Jane, wife to King H. 4. (viz. 26. Jan. 5. H. 4.) kept Justs 
Hist. MS. 〈◊〉 suprà  on the Q. part against all comers, in which action he behaved himself most nobly. Neither did he show less courage against that great rebel Owen Glendour, whose Banner he took 
Ibid. , putting him to flight; nor against the Percies in that notable battle 
Ibid.  of Shrewsbury about the same time. After which not long, he was made 
Claus. 9 ●. 4. m. 17.  Knight of the Garter, and in the ninth year of this King's reign obtaining licence 
Hist. MS. 〈◊〉 ●uprà  to visit the Holy Land for performance of the Vow he had made, and Pilgrimage he did resolve to take, fitted himself with all necessaries for that journey, and passed the Sea. In which voyage he visited 
Ibid.  his cousin the Duke of Barr, by whom being nobly received and entertained for eight days, he was thence accompanied to Paris; at which place they arrived, where, the King of France wearing his Crown in reverence of the holy Feast made him to sit at his table, and sent at his departure a herald to conduct him safely through that Realm.  
Out of which, entering Lombary, he was 
Ibid.  met by another herald from Sir Pandulph Malacet, or Malet, with a challenge to perform certain feats of arms with him at Uerona upon a day assigned for the Order of the Garter, and in the presence of Sir Galeot of Mantua, whereunto he gave his assent; and so soon as he had performed his Pilgrimage at Rome returned to Uerona, where he and his Challenger were first to Just, next to fight with Axes, afterwards with arming Swords, and lastly with sharp Daggers. At the place and day assigned for which exercises came great resort of people, Sir Pandolf entering the lists with ix. Spears born befor● him; but the Act of Spears being ended they fell to it with Axes, in which encounter Sir Pandolf received a sore wound on the shoulder, and had been utterly slain but that Sir Galeot cried Peace.  
From thence he travailed ʸ to Venice, where being very nobly received by the Duke and others, he had many great presents given him by reason of the honour he had so gained at Uerona. When ᶻ he came to Jerusalem he had much respect shown him by the Patriarch's deputy, and having performed his Offerings at the sepulchre of our B. Saviour, set up his arms on the North side of the Temple, which continued there many years after, by the relation of divers Pilgrims that came from thence. At the time of his being thus at Jerusalem a noble person called Baltredam, the Souldan's Lieutenant, hearing that he was descended from the famous Sir Guy of Warwick, whose story they had in books of their own language, invited him to his Palace, and Royally feasting him, presented him with three precious stones of great value, besides divers clothes of silk and gold given to his servants; where this Baltredam told him privately, that he faithfully believed as he did, though he durst not discover himself, and rehearsed the Articles of the Creed: But on the morrow he feasted Sir Baltredams' servants, and gave them scarlet with other English Cloth; which being showed to Sir Baltredam, he returned again to him, and said, he would wear his livery and be marshal of his Hall; whereupon he gave Sir Baltredam a Gown of black puke furred, and had much discourse with him, for he was skilful in sundry languages.  
From 
a Ibid.  Jerusalem he came back to Venice, and was there nobly received. Thence 
b Ibid.  travailed he into Russia, Lituania, Poland, Prussia● Westphalia, as also some countries of Germany, showing great valour in divers Tourneaments whilst he was in those parts; and no sooner returned into England, but that he was by Indenture 
c Penès Cler. Pell. , bearing date 2 Oct. 12 H. 4. retained with Henry Prince of Wales (afterwards King by the name of H. 5.) to serve him aswell in times of Peace as War, both in this Realm, upon, and beyond the Seas, for CCL. marks per an: to be paid out of the Prince his Exchequer at Kaermardyn at Easter and Michaelmass by even portions; and whensoever he should be in the said Prince his Court, to have 4. Esquiers, and 6. Yeomen with him, and diet there for them all; Provided that the said Prince in service of war should have the third part of what he got in battle, and the third of the thirds of what his men at arms should gain; And in case he took any great Commander, Fort, or Castle, the Prince likewise to have them, giving him reasonable satisfaction. Nay, he stood in such high esteem with that heroik Prince, that against his Coronation he was for his wisdom and industry, as the words of the Charter import 
d Pat. 1 H 5. p. 1. m. 36. , constituted high Steward of England for that solemnity. And in the second year of his reign, when the Sect of Lollards, (being much increased in all parts of the Realm, through the doctrine of Wickliff and others,) had conspired to seize upon the K. and his brothers, with divers other persons of quality and to murder them, as my Author 
e T. Wals. p. 430. n. 30  affirmeth; as also to destroy 
f Hist. MS. ut supra.  the Monasteries and Prelates, and to share their possessions; he forthwith armed himself and gave great assistance to the subduing of them.  
After which he was retained by Indenture 
g Ex autogr. penes Cler. Pell.  bearing date 19 Junii 3. H. 5. to serve the K. as Captain of Caleys from the 6. day of .......... in 2. H. 5. till Febr. 3. An. 1416. (4. H. 5.) & to have with him in the time of truce, or peace, for the safeguard thereof during the time before limited xxx. men at Arms (sc. horsemen) himself and 3. Knights accounted as part of the number, xxx. Archers on horseback, CC. foot soldiers, and CC. Archers, all of his own retinue, besides ten men at Arms and x. Archers on horseback belonging to the Treasurer of Caleys, all which were to be at his command in every thing touching the safeguard of that place. For which service he was himself to receive vi. s. viij. d. per diem, for his Knights two. s. a piece, for the rest of his horse xii. d. for every Archer on horseback and foot soldier viij d. and for every Archer on foot vi. d. per diem for their wages. In which Town there was also to be at the King's charges xl. Cross-bow-men, xx. Carpenters, and v. Masons, besides Bowyers, with other Officers and Pensioners. And in time of war was he to have Cxl. men at Arms on horseback, himself and ix. Knights accounted part; Cl. Archers on horseback, C. foot soldiers, Clxxxiiii. Archers on foot and 4. Scouts on horseback for his own retinue, over and above xx. men at Arms, and x. Archers on horseback, as also x. Archers on foot belonging to the said Treasurer, besides Balisters, Carpenters, etc.  
Whereupon he soon hasted 
h Hist. MS. ut supra.  to Caleys, and with the more speed, because he heard the French were raising great forces against that place, and there was received with solemn Procession; but when he understood that those forces bend another way, he resolved to practise some new point of chivalry, causing three Shields to be made, and in each of them a Lady painted; The first harping at the end of a bedstead with a grate of Gold on her left slieve, and her Knight called the green Knight with a black quarter● who was ready to just with any Knight of France xii. courses, having two Shields of purveyance, and his Letter sealed with the Seal of his Arms, the field silver a manch gules. The second Pavice, or Shield, had a Lady sitting at a covered board, working Pearls, and on her sheve a glove of plate ●ac●ed, her Knight being called Chivalier V●rt, having his Letter sealed with these Arms, the field silver two bars of gules, who was to Just xv. courses, and that should be Saddles of Chains. The third Pavice had a Lady sitting in a Garden, making a Chaplet, and on her slieve a Poleyn with a rivet, her Knight being called Chivali●r attendant, who with his fellow must run and course with sharp Spears, his Letter being sealed with gold and gules quarterly, and a border Vert; which Letters were sent to the King's Court of France, where 3. French Knights received them, and promised their fellows to meet at a day and place assigned: whereof the first was a Knight, called Sr. Gerard Herbaumes, who called himself le Chivalier rouge: the 2. a famous Knight, named Sir, Hugh Launey, calling himself le Chivalier blank, and the third a Knight, named Sir Collard Fines; Twelf-day in Christmas being appointed for the time that they should meet in a land, called the Park-hedge of Gynes.  
On which day this Earl came into the field with his face covered, a plume of ostrich feathers upon his Helm, and his Horse trapped with the Lord Toney's Arms (one of his Ancestors) viz. Arg. a manch gules: where first encountering with the Chivalier rogue, at the third course he unhorsed him, and so returned with close vizor, unknown to his Pavilion; whence he sent to the said Knight a good Courset. The next day also he came into the field with his Vizor close, a Chaplet on his Helm, and a Plume of Ostrich feathers aloft, his Horse trapped with the Arms of Hanslap, 
i Id est Mauduit his Ancestor.  viz. silver 2. bars gules, where he met with the blank Knight with whom he encountered, smote of his Vizor thrice, broke his Besagurs and other harness, and returned victoriously to his Pavilion, with all his own habiliments safe, and as yet not known to any; from whence he sent this blank Knight, (Sir H. Launey) a good Courser. But the morrow after, viz. the last day of the Justs, he came with his face open, and his Helmet as the day before, save that the Chaplet was rich with Pearl and precious stones and in his Coat of Arms of Guy and Beauchamp, quarterly, having the Arms of Tony and Hanslap on his trappers; and said, that as he had in his own person performed the service those two days before, so with God's grace he would the third; whereupon encountering with Sr. Collard Fines, at every stroke he bore him backward to his Horse, insomuch as the Frenchmen, saying that he himself was bound to his Saddle, he alighted and presently got up again: but all being ended he returned to his Pavilion, sent to Sr. Collard a fair Courser, feasted all the people, gave to those three Knights great rewards, and so road to Caleys with great honour.  
About this time it was that the general council 
k T. Wals. p. 433. n. 10.  of Constance in Germany began; unto which totius Christianit at is prudentissimi Pontifices, & Praelate, cum aliis Clericis velut innumeris confluxere, as Walsingham saith; the cause of which meeting was chief about choice of the Pope: whereupon, from England were sent 
l Godw. de Praesul.  the Bishops of Salisbury, cou. and Lich. Bath and Wells, Norwich, Hereford and S. David's, the 
m T. Wals. ut supra.  Abbot of Westm. Prior 
n T. Wals. ut supra.  of Worcester, with divers other learned men and for their greater honour our 
o T. Wals. ut supra.  Earl of Warwick; themselves and their whole retinue amounting in number to 800 Horse. During whose stay at Constance he receiving a challenge 
p Hist. MS. ut supra.  from a great Duke for his Lady's sake, slew the Duke in just; whereupon the Empress took his livery, viz. the Bear, from one of his Knights shoulders, and for great favour to him set it on her own shoulder; but he, having notice thereof, made one of pearl and precious stones, which being presented to her she received with much respect. Here also was it that the Emperor Sigismond gave 
q Hist. MS. ut supra.  him his sword to bear, and offered him the heart of S George (the English-mens tutelary Saint) to bring over into this Realm; but hearing the Emperor say, that he would come in person into England, he restored it to him again, saying that the delivery thereof with his own hand would be much more acceptable. Nor was it long after that the Emperor did come over accordingly, and being made Knight of the Garter offered the holy Heart at Windsor, which was there kept in great esteem. Upon whose passage hither and return he was royally entertained 
r Hist. MS. ut supra.  at Caleys by this our Earl, than Captain there, his comportment being such, that the Emperor told King Henry that no Christian Prince had such another Knight for Wisdom, Nurture, and Manhood; adding that if all courtesy were lost, yet might it be found again in him, insomuch as ever after by the same Emperor's authority he was called the Father of courtesy.  
In his return from Caleys at that time, he took 
Hist. MS. de gestis etc. ut su●ra.  at Sea two great Carricks; and shortly after, sc. 5. H. 5. attended 
Ib. T. Wals. p 445. n. 20.  Thomas D. of Clarence General of the King's Army into France, where he further manifested his valour in divers eminent services; for having taken Dampfront, he first entered 
Ib. T. Wals. p 445. n. 20.  Cane, and set the King's Arms on the Walls with the Duke's, crying, a Clarence, a Clarence. Then laid he siege 
w Hist. MS. ut supra.  to Caudebek on the River of Seine blocked up the city of Rouen, both by land and water, and afterwards won 
x Hist. MS. ut supra.  Mount S. Michael, as also divers other strong Towns; As a reward for which signal services the K. created 
y Hist. MS. ut supra.  him Earl of Aumarle. At the siege of Rouen his Tent 
z Hist. MS. ut supra.  stood betwixt the King's pavilion and S. Katherine's; and S. Katherine's being won, he was appointed to keep Port-Martevile.  
After this, viz. in May following K. Henry employed 
a Hist. MS. ut supra.  him to the K. of France, attended with a thousand men at Arms, to treat concerning a marriage with the Lady Kath. his daughter; but to obstruct his passage the Dolphin sent the Earls of Uandosme and Lymosin with 5000 men at arms, to whom the Earl gave battle, wherein both those French Earls lost their lives, and one of them by E. Richard's own hands, 2000 of their men being slain and taken. In which Embassy he sped 
b Hist. MS. ut supra.  so well, that all things were concluded for the King's marriage to that Lady (whom he wedded 
T. Wals. ●. 452.  3. Junii 8. of his reign.) and that he should enjoy 
Ib. p. 450. n. 20.  the Realm of France entirely after the death of the then K. whereupon siege being laid to those places that rebelliously opposed this agreement, of which the strong city of Melon 
Ib. p. 450. n. 20.  was one, this noble Earl gained it with great honour, after xiiii. weeks and four day's opposition. The next ensuing year, (viz. the last of the victorious Henry's reign) he was sent 
T. Wals.  with John D. of Bedford the King's brother, and other noble persons to raise the siege which the Dolphin had laid to a city of the D. of Burgundie's; howbeit, the D. hearing of their approach did not stay their coming.  
But shortly after, K. Henry departed 
Hist. MS. de ge●tis etc. ut. supra.  this world, having appointed by his last Will, 
Hist. MS. de ge●tis etc. ut. supra.  that this Earl should have the tutelage of young Henry his Son, than an Infant, till he were xuj. years of age; which, the Parliament approving, he accordingly had. In the first year of whose reign he was, by Indenture 
Ex autog. penès Cler. ●●ll.  bearing date x. julii retained to serve as Capt. of Caleis from the 4. of Febr. past, for the space of 2. years, having for the custody thereof CClx. men, himself accounted; who, with his Lieutenant and the marshal of the Town, were only to be horsed, but all the rest to serve on foot; & to have also CC. Archers, besides ten men at Arms and x. Archers belonging to the Treasurer of Caleys that were to be at his command in all things tending to the safeguard of that place; for which service he was to receive vi. s. viij. d. per diem for himself, two. s. for his Lieutenant, xii. d. for his marshal, for every of his foot-soldiers viij. d. and for his Archers vi. d. After which Philip D. of Burgundy, besieging 
Hist. MS. ●t supra.  Caleys, was by the valour of this noble Earl (assisted by Humfr. D. of Glouc. and Humf. E. of Stafford) forced to flee. Nay, so conspicuous was his fidelity, wisdom, and circumspection, as the words 
l Pat. 14. H. 6. p. 2. m. ●9.  of the Pat. do import, (for which respect the custody of the K. royal person, as I have already intimated, had been by the advice of the D. of Bedf. and Glouc. (his Uncles) & all the Lords of the council committed to him, as well for the security thereof, as education in learning & virtue,) that upon the death of the D. of Bedf. than Regent of France, he was discharged of that burden and care, and in stead thereof constituted 
m Pat. 14. H. 6. p. 2. m. ●9.  Lieutenant general of the whole Realm of France, and duchy of Normandy; whereupon with his Lady and Son, taking sh●pping for passage over, and discerning great danger by a hideous tempest, 
(19 Maii)  he caused 
n Hist. MS. ut supra.  himself, with both of them, to be bound unto the main mast of the ship, to the intent that if they had perished, and were ever after found, yet by his coat of Arms, discovering who he was, they might have been buried together; the state and lusty of whose equipage in that journey may in some sort be discerned by his painter's bill, 
o Ex autog. penès Will. Peirpoint ar.  which I have here, from the Original transcribed, having with him a peculiar Officer at Arms, called Warwick-Herauld, who had a grant from him of an Annuity of x. Marks Sterling per annum.  
Thes be the parcels that Will. Seburgh Citizen and Peyntour of London hath delivered in the month of Juyll the xv year of the reign of King Harry the sixth to John Ray Taillour of the same city for the use and stuff of my Lord of Warwyk.  
Ferst CCCC. Pencels beat with the Raggidde staff of silver, pris the piece v. d. 
08. l. 06. s. 00.  Item, for the peynting of two Paveys for my Lord, the one with a Gryfon stondying in my Lordis Colours read, white and russet, pris of the Pavys 
00-06-08.  Item, for the other Pavys peyntid with black and a ragged staff beat with silver occupying all the field, pris 
00-03-04.  Item, one coat for my Lordis body, beat with fine gold, pris 
01-10-00.  Item, other two coats for Herawdes beat with dymy gold, pris the piece xx. s. 
02-00-00.  Item, three banners for Trumpetis beat with dymy gold, pris the piece xiii. s. iiii. d. 
02-00-00.  Item, iiii. Spear shafts of reed, pris the piece x●i. d. 
00-0●-00.  Item, one great Burdon painted with reed 
00-01-02.  Item, 1. nother Burdon ywrithyn with my Lordis Colours, read white and russet 
00-02-00.  Item, for a great Stremour for the Ship of xl. yerdis length, and viij. yerdis in breed, with a great bear and Gryfon holding a ragged staff, poudrid full of ragged staves; And for a great cross of S. George, for the lymming and portraying 
01-06-08.  Item, a Gyton for the ship of viij. yerdis long, poudrid full of ragged staves, for the lymming and workmanship 
00-02-00.  Item, for xviii. great Standards, entretailled with the ragged staff, pris the piece viij. d. 
00-12-00.  Item, xviii. Standardis of worsted, entretailled with the bear and a Cheyne, pris the piece xii. d. 
00-18-00.  Item, xuj. othir Standardis of worsted entertailled with the ragged staff, pris the piece xii. d. 
00-05-04.  Item, 3. Pennons of Satyn entreteylled with ragged staves, for the lymming full of ragged staves, pris the piece two. s. 
00-06-00.  Item, for the coat armour beat for George by the commandment of my Lord, pris 
00-06-08.   
But he safely arrived, though not without much difficulty, and continued in that high employment till his death, which happened about 4. years after, as I shall show anon, using this title 
●x au●●●. penès ●om. ●●rley eq. ●.  in his Charters Ric. de Beauchamp Comes de Warrewyk, & de Aumarle, seign. L'isle, & Capitayne de Roven.  
Having thus manifested the chief of his public employments, I now come to speak of those pious works, which for his soul's advantage he either performed himself, in his life time, or by his Will 
Rous (in officio Curiae Prerog.) f. 141.  appointed that his Executors should do. Of the first, was the foundation of that Chantry at Guy-Cliff, in 9 H. 6. (whereof I have there spoke at large:) but the rest being left to his Executors performance; viz. 
Rous (in officio Curiae Prerog.) f. 141.  to perfect the building at Guyes-Cliff; the building of that magnificent Chapel, in honour of our Lady, adjoining to the collegiate Church in Warwick, where his Monument now is (of which I shall speak more fully there) the amortizing of Lands for the maintenance of 4. more Priests and 2. Clerks in the said collegiate Church, over and above the number there before; and of Lands to the value of xx. Marks per ann. to his college at Elmley, for the maintenance of one more Priest to be added to the number at that time there.  
By his said last Will 
Rous (in officio Curiae Prerog.) f. 141.  and Testam. bearing date at Caversham in Oxfordsh. 8. Aug. An. 1435. 15. H. 6. (which is very memorable) he appointed that first, and in all haste possible after his decease, there should be five thousand Masses said for his Soul; Next his debts to be truly and wholly paid; Then that until the Chapel above specified were finished, his body should be laid in a Chest of stone before the Altar on the right hand of his father's Tomb in the said collegiate Church of Warw. & afterwards removed thither, where he ordained 3. Masses every day to be sung as long as the world might endure; one of our Lady with Note, according to the Ordinale Sarum; The 2. without Note of Requiem; The 3. also without Note, viz. the Sunday of the Trinity, the Monday of the Angels, the Tuesday of S. Thomas of Canterb. the Wednesday of the holyghost, the Thur●day of Corpus Christi, the Friday of the Holy cross, & the Saturday of the Annunciation of our Lady; for performance of which he appointed xl. l. Lands per ann. over and above all reprises, to be amortized; viz. for every of the four Priests above specified x. Marks per ann. and for every Clerk v. Marks, and x. Marks to be divided amongst the said four Priests, and other six Vicars of the college to increase their yearly salary, viz. to each of them xiii. s. iiii. d. And besides this, that his Executors should treat with the Abbot and Covent of Tewksbury, and agree that in their Monastery his obits might be yearly kept; as also one mass sung every day there for his Soul, which to be the first if it might be, if not the last.  
To the collegiate Church of Warwick he gave an Image of our Lady in pure Gold, there to remain for ever, in the name of a Heriot; and appointed that his Executors should cause four Images of Gold, each weighing xx. li. to be made like unto himself, in his Coat of Arms, holding an anchor betwixt his hands, and so to be offered and delivered in his name; viz. one to the Shrine in the Church of S. Alban, to the honour of God, our Lady and S. Alban; another to the Shrine of S. Thomas at Canterbury; the third at Bridlington (in Yorksh. and the fourth at the Shrine in the Church of S. Winifrid at Shrewsbury. And moreover, that a goodly tomb of Marble should be erected in the abbey of Kingswood in Com. Glouc. upon the grave of Eliz. his first wife, as also restitution made for any wrong done by him; and his servants to be rewarded. To Isabella then his wife, he gave all the silver vessel, bedding, and household stuff that he had with her; and over and above all that, and whatsoever else she had since they were married, two dozen of silver dishes, xii. Chargers of silver, xii. saucers of silver, a pair of Basyns, covered, silver, and gilt, four other Basyns of silver, four Ewers of silver, xii. pieces of silver of one sort, with his Arms enamelled on the bottom of them; & likewise the great paytrens bought of the Countess of Suff. sometime belonging to the Earl of Salisbury; and to his Son Henry the Cup of Gold with the dance of men and women.  
Of which Testament were Executors, the Lord Cromwell, the Lord Tiptoft, John Throkmorton, Ric. Curson, Thomas Huggeford, Will. Berkswell Priest, and Nich. Rody (his Steward.) After which, viz. ult. Apr. An. 1439. 17. H. 6. he departed this life, as his monumental inscription here most exactly imitated, together with the true representation of his magnificent tomb showeth: leaving issue 
p Rot. I. Rous.  by Eliz. his first wife, daughter 
q Fines de term. H. 5. H. 6. f. 310.  and Heir to Thom. L. Berkley, three daughters: viz. Margaret born 
r Rot. I. Rous.  at goodrest in Wedgnok-park the next year after the battle of Shrewsbury ● second 
s Rot. I. Rous.  wife to the famous john Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury; which Margaret died 
t Rot. I. Rous.  at London● An. 1467. (7. E. 4.) and was buried 
u Rot. I. Rous.  under the choir in the Cathedral of St. Paul (commonly called St. faith's Church.) Alianore born at Walkinston in Essex shortly after the feast of our Lady's Nativity 9 H. 4. first 
w Esc. 21. H. 8.  married to the L. Rosse ● and afterwards to Edm. Beaufort Marq. Dorset and D. of Somerset; And Elizabeth, born 
x Rot. I. Rous.  in Warwick-Castle, wife 
y Rot. I. Rous.  to George Nevil Lord Latimer. To his second wife he wedded 
z Ex Hist. MS. Abb. de Teuksbury in Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 89.  Isabel daughter of Thomas le Despenser E. of Glouc. and by the death of her brother Richard, and elder sister Eliz. without issue, Heir 
a Ib. f. 88  to all his Lands; but being the widow 
b Ib. f. 88  to Ric. Beauchamp E. of Worcest. his uncle's son (as in Fillongley I have showed) he had a special dispensation 
c Ib. f. 89.  from the Pope to marry her. The pictures of which his wives & children together with his own, as they stand in the East window of that stately Chapel before specified, where his Monument is, I have upon the next page tightly represented. By this Isabel he left issue Henry and Anne, of both which I shall speak in their order.  
The Lands whereof he was possessed were very vast, as may seem by that computation of their yearly value extracted 
d Rot. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  from the accounts of his several bailiffs through England and Wales, in 12. H. 6. amounting to no less than 8306. Marks, 11. s. 11. d. ob. Which, setting aside the good pennyworths that his Tenants had of what they then held, would in the days we live augment that sum sixfold at least, considering that about that time barley was sold for 4. s. 2. d. the quarter, Oats at 2. s. 1. d. ob. Capons at 3. d. a piece, and Hens at 1. d. ob. as by certain accounts 
e De an. 7. H. 4. & 38. H. 6. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  of his Houshold-Officers appeareth.  
Of her death let us hearken to what the MS. Hist. 
g Ex Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 90.  of Tewksbury saith. Isabel uxor Ricardi quinti, patrona de Theokesbri, rediit de Francia, & aliquandiu se in Monasterio Canonicorum de Southwyke resocillavit. Haec Isabella sepulta est in Theokesbyri eodem anno quo obiit Ricardus quintus Comes de Warwick ejus maritus. But of her Monument so designed as I have said, there is no more now remaining than what I have here in this Figure expressed.  
I now come to Henry the succeeding Earl, Son and Heir to Richard by the said Lady Isabel. This Henry was born 
Rot. I. Rous.  at Hanley-Castle in Worcester-shire, on Thursday xi. Kal. Apr. An. 1424. 3. H. 6. and baptised 
Rot. I. Rous.  on the Saturday by Philip Morgan Bishop of Worcester, having to his godfathers 
Rot. I. Rous.  at the font Henry Beaufort Cardinal and Bishop of Winchester, with Humphrey E. Stafford, and to his godmother Joane Lady Bergavenny; the same B. of Worcester being his godfather also at confirmation. At his father's death he hardly 
Esc. 17. ●. 6.  exceeded the age of fourteen years, but was a person of extraordinary hopes, as by the early appearance of his heroic disposition is evident; for before he accomplished full nineteen. years of age, he tendered 
Cart. ab an. 21. usque 24 H. 6. n. 35.  his service for defence of the duchy of Aquitane; in consideration whereof, and to give him the more encouragement in that expedition, the K. by his Charter 
Cart. ab an. 21. usque 24 H. 6. n. 35.  bearing date at Dover. 2. Apr. 22. of his Reign, created him premier Earl of England, and for a distinction betwixt him and other Earls, granted to him and the Heirs male of his body leave to wear a golden Coronet about his head, as well in his own presence as elsewhere, upon such great Festivals as the like used to be worn. And within 3. days following, considering the high deserts of his noble father, of whom he hath this expression 
o Ib. n. 24. — quem (meaning Earl Richard) dignissimè in Armorum stren●itate ut columnam immobilem belli fata pro nobis & nostris magnanimiter & libenter sustinentem, suorum cognoscit & commendat ingenia, ex excellentia meritorum minimè per nos aut progenitores nostros huc usque remuncratorum, etc. advanced him to the title of Duke of Warwick, granting him place in Parl. and all other meetings next to the D. of Norff. and before the Duke of Buck. and giving him xl. l. per ann. to be paid by the sheriff of Warr. and Leic. Shires for the time being out of the revenue of these Counties, towards the better support of that Honour.  
But this business of Precedency was so stomached by Humphrey Duke of Buck. that had not the K. by Act 
p Ex bund. Petit. in Parl. 23. H. 6. n 12.  of Parl. in 23. of his reign (which was the next year ensuing the said Duke of Warwick's Creation) qualified it, much inconvenience had arisen upon it: Therefore for appeasing the contention and strife moved betwixt them for that pre-eminence (those are the words of the Act) it was established, that from the 2. of Decemb. then next following, they should take place of each other by turn, viz. one that year, and the other the next, and so as long as they lived together, the Duke of Warwick to have the first years precedency, and he which should survive to have place of the others heir male, as long as he lived● And from that time, that the heir male of each should take place of other, according as it might happen he had livery of his lands before him. After which he had a grant 
q Pat. 24. H. 6. p. 1. m. 20.  in reversion from the death of Humphrey Duke of Glouc of the Isles of Gernesey● Jersey, Serk, Erm and Aureney, for the yearly Rent of a Rose to be paid at the feast of the Nativity of S. john Bapt. As also of the Monnour and Hundred of Bristol in Glouchester●sh. for the yearly ferm of lx. li. and besides this of all the King's Castles and manors within the Forest of Dene, for the Rent of C. l. per ann. To all which Honours he had this further added, viz. to be Crowned 
q Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 91.  King of the Isle of Wight by the Kings own hands.  
But this hopeful branch, the only heir male to these great Earls● was cropped in the flower of his youth, before the fruits of his Heroik disposition could be fully manifested to the world; for upon S. Barnabas day, sc. xi. Junii 1445. 23. H. 6. being but xxii. years of age, he died 
r Ib. Esc. 24. H. 6. Lond.  at Hanley, (the place of his birth) and was buried in the abbey of Tewksbury about the midst of the choir, at the head of Prince Edw. Son and Heir to King H. 6. In his father's life time, when he was scarce 
s Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f 90.  x. years of age, being then called by the name 
t Ex. vet. membr penes Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  of the Lord Despenser, he wedded 
u Ex. vet. membr penes Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  Cecily daughter to Ric. nevil, Earl of Salisbury, whose portion 
w Ex. vet. membr penes Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  was 4700. Ma●ks; (which Cecily afterwards, sc. 27. H. 6. married 
x Pat. 27. H. 6. p. 2. m. 27.  to John Lord Tiptoft) by whom he left issue one only daughter, called Anne, born 
y Lel. Itin. ut supra. Rot. J. Rous.  at Kaerdiff in the month of F●br. An. 1439. Which Anne being about 2. years old at his death, was committed to the tutelage, 
z Lel. Itin. ut supra. Rot. J. Rous.  first of Q. Margaret, and afterwards of Will. de la Poole, 
a Lel. Itin. ut supra. Rot. J. Rous.  D. of Suff. & had the title 
b Esc. 27 H. 6.  of Countess of Warwick; bu● sh● did not long survive; For I find, that 3. jan. An. 1449. 27. H. 6. she departed 
c Esc. 27. H. 6.  this world at Newelme ●n Oxfordsh. (a manor of the said D 〈◊〉 Suff.) and was buried 
d Rot. J. Rous.  in the abbey of Reading, near to the grave of Constance Lady Despenser her great grandmother, daugther 
e Rot. J. Rous.  to Edmund of Langley D. of York. Whereupon Anne her Aunt, born 
f Rot. J. Rous.  at Caversham in Oxford-shire, 3. Id. julii, An. 1429. 7. H. 6. Sister of the whole blood to the late D. of Warwick, became Heir to the Earldom, being at that time the wife of Ric. Nevil, Son and Heir to Ric. Nevil, Earl of Salisbury before specified, having been wedded 
g Lel. Itin, ut supra.  to him the same year that Henry her brother married Cecily his sister. Which Richard, by reason of his said marriage, and in respect of his special services about the King's person, as also in the Wars of Scotland (for so doth the Pat. 
h Pat. 27. H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  import) had on the 23. of July following the death of his wife's niece, the dignity and title of Earl of Warwick confirmed and declared to him and his said wife, and to her Heirs, with all preeminencies that any of their Ancestors, before the Creation of Henry D. of Warwick used. Shortly after which, he with his said Countess, by Fine 
i Penès Camer. Scac. (Recordatus Oct. M. 6. E. 4.)  levied xv. Trin. 28. H. 6. entailed the Castle of Warwick, with a great number of Lordships in this and xuj. other Counties upon the issue of their two bodies lawfully begotten, and for default thereof upon the issue of her, with remainder to Margaret eldest daughter to Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick and her Heirs.  
This is that Ric. Nevil, who by our Historians is called the stout Earl of Warwick; and well he might be so in regard he bore such bold sway towards the later end of K. H. 6. and part of Edw. 4. Reign, having been so prime an Actor in those tragic stirs betwixt the Houses of Lanc. & York, as they that have but indifferently perused the stories of that time cannot be ignorant. About the 30. of H. 6. he took 
k Hall's Chron. f. 162. b.  part with Ric. D. of York, who at that time put himself in Arms under pretence to reform things amiss in the Kingdom; but the D. being not then powerful enough to go through with his design, submitted himself, making Oath 
l Hall's Chron. f. 162. b.  to be a true and faithful subject: howbeit, the next year after, having laid a better foundation for his attempts, chief by the interest he had in this Earl, and the Earl of Salisbury his father, he broke 
m Ib. f. 167. a. b.  out again in 33. H. 6. and at S. Alban assailed the King's forces, (where our Warwick entering 
n Ib. 168. a.  through a garden gave the first onset) slew many, took the person of the King, caused a Parliament 
o Ib. b.  to be summoned, made himself Protector to the K. and Warwick Capt. 
p Ib. b.  of Caleys: But by the power of some others, who saw what was driven at, was at that time hindered in his speed; so that the King coming 
q Stow 's Ann.  to Coventre in 35. of his Reign, there hoped to have reconciled all things, and to that end sent for the D. by Letters, as also our E. of Warwick and his father, who came accordingly; but they, pretending some ill intentions towards them, pack-away, 
r Hall. f. 171. a.  York to Wigmore in the Marches of Wales, Salisbury to Midleham-Castle in the North, and our Warwick to Caleys; yet after some ever-tures were content to meet at London, so as they might have store followers; whereupon they came, Warwick bringing 
s Stow. Hall. f. 171. b.  with him 600. men apparelled 
t Stow. Hall f. 171. b.  in Red Coats embroidered with white Ragged staves before and behind.  
This was 36. H. 6. where, and at which time all things were peaceably accorded 
u Ib. f. 172. a.  in show; but there happening not long after (sc. 37. H. 6.) an affray 
w Ib. b.  betwixt a servant of the K. and one of Warwick's followers, this gave colour of a report that there was a design to kill the Earl, which occasioned him to take his Barge, & haste 
x Ib. 173. a.  to Caleys. Thither therefore the young D. of Somerset was sent 
y Stow in an. 37. H. 6.  as Captain, but Warwick would not 
z Stow in an. 37. H. 6.  resign, maintaining himself there by a great booty he had got at Sea, as Admiral● not less worth than 10000 l. for he had taken 3. Carricks of Ganon, and 2. of Spain, laden with rich merchandise after two days fight with the loss 
Ib. & Fabian.  of about C. men of his own and a thousand of theirs. After which, (sc. 38. H. 6.) he brings 
b Hall f. 174. a.  over a band of stout soldiers from Caleys, and with them a valiant Commander, named Andrew Trollop to a general rendezvouz that the Yorkists had at 
Rot. Parl. 38. H. 6. n. 16.  Ludeford in Herefordsh. on the Vigil of the translation of S. Edw. the K. where he produced 
d Rot. Parl. 38. H. 6. n. 16.  certain persons before the people to swear that the K. was deceased; causing 
Rot. Parl. 38. H. 6. n. 16.  mass to be said and Offerings made that they might the less dread to take the field: But Trollop, who had served formerly against the French, & done notably, finding that Warw. & the rest had foul intentions towards the K. whereas his preservation and honour was pretended to him, got away privately with a choice sort of men, & came 
Hall f. 174. b.  in to the K. which did so much daunt the Yorkists, that they presently shifted for themselves, Warw. with his father getting difficultly 
g Hall f. 174. b.  to Caleys. Whereupon the K. calls 
Ib. ●. 175. Rot. Parl. 38. H. 6. n. 20.  a Parl. at cou. and attaints 
Ib. ●. 175. Rot. Parl. 38. H. 6. n. 20.  him, with the rest, of high treason.  
From Caleys therefore Warwick sails 
Stow. p. ●06.  speedily into Ireland to the D. of York; and being not able to carry on their work in Engl. by main strength, they pretend 
Ib. p. 407.  all fidelity and allegiance to the K. which feigned show did not only gull 
Ib. p. 407.  the ordinary sort of men, but even the Archb. of Cant. himself, and many other persons of quality that believed them, so that they were permitted 
Ib. p. 408.  to land in Kent: and the better to delude the people, Warwick openly at the Cross in Canterb. swore, 
Ib. p. 408.  that they had ever born true faith and allegiance to King Henry, upon which stock he got many to join with them, giving 
Ib. p. 408.  out that they only desired admission to the K. for speech with him: nevertheless when they came 
Ib. p. 408.  to Northampt. where his Army was, they put themselves in order to fight, the vanguard being led 
Ib. p. 109.  by our Warwick, whereupon a bloody battle ensued (9 Julii) in which the K. was taken 
Hall. f. 176. b.  & many a gallant man slain. Howbeit after this the Q. raises 
Hall. f. 176. b.  more power in Yorksh. whereof the D. of York be●ring, he hastens thither, but meeting at Wakefield an. 39 H. 6. he felt the reward of his perfidy, being their slain 
Ib. 183. a.  in battle. Hereupon she advances towards London, where Warwick and the rest of his party, now 
Ib. 184. a.  in Arms on the behalf of Edw. E. of March. son and heir to the D. of York, were, having the K. along with them; who endeavouring to stop her passage at S. Alban were there routed; 
x Ib. 184. a.  at which time the K. person was recovered: but it was not long after ere the Earls of March and Warw. having by flight escaped, made 
Ib. 185. ●.  up towards London again with a mighty power, which so affrighted the Q. notwithstanding her late success at S. Alban, that she retired with the K. and P. Northwards again; which gave such ground to the Yorkists, that London received them without oppsition; so that the E. of March, from this time forwards taking upon him the title, was proclaimed 
Ib. b.  K. by the name of Edw. 4. and thereupon hasted Northwards against the forces which K. Henry had raised there; but at Ferry-brigg receiving some loss whereat divers were staggered, Warwick to encourage others slew 
Ib. f. 86. a.  his own Horse with his Sword in King Edw. presence, saying, Let him fly that fly will, I will tarry with him that will tarry with me, and so kissed the cross of his Sword to confirm that resolution; this being the day preceding that great battle of Towton where K. Edw. had the better.  
After which victory, Warwick had the command of tha Castle of Guynes, near Caleys, committed to his custody, which he was obliged by Indenture 
b Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to keep, from the 4. of March 1. E. 4. as long as he lived, with xlviii. men at Arms on foot, himself and his Lieut. on horseback, and 50. Archers on foot: in consideration whereof himself & his Lieutenant were to have two. s. per diem, his men at Arms viij. d. and his Archers vi. d. The same year was he also made 
c Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 2. m. 20.  Lord great Chamberlain of Engl. for life; And, in recompense for his many & great services, had a grant 
d Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 1. m. 13.  in fee of the manor of Morend in Northamtonsh. as also of Atherston, & Fulbroke in this County. It is not like that he continued long at the Castle of Guynes before specified; for about this time (3. E. 4.) was he employed 
e Hall. Chron. f. 193. a.  further into France by the K. to treat in his behalf touching a marriage with the Lady Bona, daughter to jews D. of Savoy, and sister to the French Q. in which he sped so well, as that it was resolved the E. of Dampmartin should speedily come over into Engl. to confirm the business: but K. Edw. hunting in Wychwood forest, where he chanced to set his eyes upon Eliz. the widow of Sr. john Grey, was so captivated 
f Ib. ●. 194. b.  with her beauty, that he would not hearken to what our Warwick had done in France; which so incensed tne haughty spirited E. that, from that time he never ceased to endeavour the Ks. ruin; and to that end taking advantage of the D. of Clarence his discontents, won him to his side, but for firmer securing their compact, gave 
g Ib. f. 200. a.  his daughter Isabel to, him in marriage (8. E. 4.) in our Lady Church at Caleys with half the Lands of her mother's inheritance.  
Hereupon they plotted how new commotions should be raised, which were effected by certain of their instruments in Yorksh. and being gotten into Arms, the first bout they had was at 
h Ib. f. 201. b.  Edgcote in Oxfordsh. where the Royalists had the worst. But the K. himself being yet Northwards in the head of a good Army, and resolving to find out his enemies, Marched towards Warw. whereof our Earl being advertised, he employed 
i Ib. f. 202. b.  several persons to treat with him for a peace, unto which the K. too credulously harkening rested secure in his Camp at Wolvey (in this County) whilst spying the advantage, he came in the night time and surprised 
k Ib. f. 203. b.  him in his bed; from whence he carried him prisoner 
l Ib. f. 203. b.  to his Castle at Warw. and afterwards to Midleham in Yorksh. where he left him in the custody of his brother George Nevil Archb. of York: but by advantage of hunting in the Parks, which the Archb. permitted him to do, he made his escape, & raised such a power in a short space, that, having vanquished Sr. Rob. wells with his forces in Lincolnsh. our Warwick & Clarence thought it safest to pack 
m Ib. f. 204. b.  away, and would have got to Caleys (of which Town he was Capt.) but that the Lord Vawclere (a Gascoign) whom he constituted his Deputy, opposed 
n Ib. f. 205. b. (9 E. 4.)  his entrance; whereupon he landed 
o Ib. f. 206. a.  in Normandy, & receiving much countenance from the French K. applied himself too Q. Margaret (wife of K. H. 6.) who was fled into those parts for safety; & for the firmer twisting his and the Lancastrian interest together, matches 
p Ib. b.  his other daughter, Anne, with Edw. Pr. of Wales, taking a solemn Oath 
q Ib. f. 207. a.  to restore K. Henry, by means whereof he obtained no small assistance from the said Queen's friends.  
Shortly after which he landed 
r Ib. f. 208.  in the West of Eng. and proclaimed K. Henry; where his power so increased that K. Edw. was forced to fly the Land; so that then having no rub in his way, he entered 
s Ib. f. 210. a.  London, delivered King Henry from his ix. years' imprisonment, and set him again on his Throne. But before the revolution of one year K. Edw. arrives 
t Ib. f. 214. b.  in Eng. again, and increasing his strength much, so daunted the D. of Clarence (his brother) that he made his peace with him, and offered 
u Ib. f. 216. a.  to do the like our Warwick (his father in law) had not his stomach been too high; so that then there being no way but by the sword to determine the business, it came to be decided on Easter day at 
w An. 1471. 11. E. 4.  Barnet-field, in which battle our stout Earl lost 
x Hall's Ch●on. f. 218. a.  his life with many persons of note, & others, to a great number; and was buried 
y Ib. b.  in the Monastery of Bisham in Com. Berks. with his Ancestors the Montacutes, by whom it had been founded 
z Pat. 11. E. 3. p 1. .  
This was the course & conclusion of our haughty spirited Earl, whose ambition hastened his ruin as we see. Comines being sent to Caleys by the D. of Burgundy to treat with Vawclere, (the deputy governor there to this great man) reports, 
a Lib. 3. cap. 6.  that he was so popular, as that every one wore his Badge, no man esteeming himself gallant, whose head was not adorned with his Ragged staff; nor no door frequented, that had not his white cross painted thereon; insomuch as Vawclere himself wore a Jewel in his Hat, wherein was a black Ragged staff embroidered with Gold. Of his extraordinary Hospitality also do I find this observed, 
b Stow p. 421.  that at his house in London six Oxen were usually eaten at a breakfast, and every Tavern full of his meat; for who that had any acquaintance in his family should have as much sodden and roast as he might carry upon a long Dagger. Nay it appears, that being Admiral to K. H. 6. ●e was styled 
c Rot. Parl. 38. H. 6. n. 12.  great Captain of the Sea, having for his support in that place, not only all the Tonnage and Poundage belonging to the King in any wise, but a thousand pounds per. ann. out of the revenues of the duchy of Lancaster; as also that by the same King's favour he had a grant 
d Ib. n. 10.  of pre-eminence above all the Earls in the landlord. And moreover, to add to his greatness, a peculiar Officer 
e Claus. 6. E. 4. in dorso m. 25.  at arms, for his service in martial employments, called Warwick-Herauld.  
But after the death of this Earl his Countess underwent no little distress; being constrained to take 
f Rot. I. Rous.  sanctuary in the abbey of Beaulieu (in Hantsh.) where she continued for a long time in a mean condition; but thence privately 
g Rot. I. Rous.  got into the North, where also she abode in great straits, all her vast inheritance by authority 
h Rot. Parl. 14. E. 4. n. 20. Rot. I. Rous.  of Parliament being taken from her, and settled upon Isabella and Anne her two daughters and heirs, the first of them wife to George D. of Clarence, and the second to Ric. D. of Glouc. as if she the said Anne had been naturally dead: which was withheld from her till 3. H. 7. that the K. (having a mind thereto, her said daughters being both dead) by a new Act 
i Rot. Parl. 3. H. 7.  of Parliament, annulled the former, as against all reason, conscience, and course of nature, and contrary to the Laws of God and man (as the words thereof import:) And in consideration of the true and faithful service and allegiance by her born to K. H. 6. as also that she never gave cause to such disherison, restored unto her the possession of the premises, with power to alien the same, or any part thereof; but with little purpose that she should enjoy it, as it seems; for it appears, that the same year by a special Feoffement 
k Claus. 3. H. 7. in dorso.  bearing date 13. Dec. and a Fine 
l F. de div. Com. levat. xv. Hill. 3. H. 7.  thereupon, she conveyed it wholly to the K. entailing it upon the issue male of his body, with remainder to herself & her Heirs; the particular Lordships in which grant, for as much as the magnificence of our preceding Earls may thereby be the better illustrated, I have here set down; viz. the manors of Warrewyk, Toneworth, Lighthorne, Morton, Berkswell, Brayles, Claverdon, Sutton, Winterton, Budbroke, Haseley, Snitterfeld, and Pipe hall in this County; Abbotley, Shraveley, Elmley-Lovet, Salwarpe, Hull-place, Wyche, Elmley-Castle, Chadsley, Hervington, Shrieve-Lench, Yerdley, Cromb-Simonds, Warpdell● Hanley, Busheley, Ridmerley, Upton super Sabrinam, with the city of Worcester, all in Worcestersh. Tewksbury, Stoke-Archer, Whitington, Fairford, Sobbury, Tredyngton. Panyngton, Fydington, Northey, Muth, Berton-Regis juxta Bristol, Barton-Hundred, Kenmerton, Chedworth, and Lydney in Gloucestershire, Burford, Shypton, Spellesbury, Chadlyngton-Hundred, and Langley in Oxfordsh. Kaversham, and Stanford in Berksh. Chyriel, Sherston, and Brodton in Wiltsh. Dertford, Willington, and Hendon in Kent. Walhamstow and Fraunceys in Essex. Flampsted in Hertfordsh. Potters-Pirye, Asherugge-Hundred, Querendon, Aylesbury, Buckland, Agmondesham, Slingesbury● Hanslape, Olney, and Merlaw in Com. Buck. Buckby, Multon, Conesgrave, and Yelvertoft in Com. Northampt. Walshale, Perry-Bar. Patingham, and Shenston in Com. Staff. Barnard-Castle in the bishopric of Durham, Kybworth in Com. Leic. Kymworth, Bautre and Hotham in Com. Ebor. Essindon, Shellingthorp, Greteham, Barowden, Preston and Uppingham in Com. Rutl. Stillingthorp in Com. Linc. Kertling in Com. Cantabr. Snodel and Faunhope in Com. Heref. Saham-Toney, Outsokyn, Nekton, Panneworthall & Gressyngham-parva in Com. Norf. Carnaunton, Hoston-Toney, Blyston, and Lantran in Cornwall. Glamorgan, Burgavenny● Elvell, Snodehyll. Llangtre Llaugero, & Wale-Bykyneour in Wales, & the Marches thereof. South-Tanton, & Sele, with the Hundred of South-Tanton in Com. Debon. The Isles of jersey, Garnsey, Serk, and Aureney, with the Castles therein, and certain houses in Southwerk.  
She was living in 5. H. 7. as appears 
m Pat. 5. H. 7. m. 24.  by an assignation from the K. of the manor of Sutton in this County for her maintenance, but how long after I know not; for of her death is there no mention in Record, that I can find. By the Earl her husband she left issue two daughters, viz. Isabel and Anne. Which Isabel was born 
n Rot. I. Rous.  in Warwick-Castle, 5. Sept. An. 1451. 30. H. 6. and on 
o Rot. de Majoribus & Vicecom. Lond.  Tuesday, 11. julii. An. 1469. (9 E. 4.) married 
p Antiq. Brit. Eccl. p. 295.  at Caleys (by the Archb. of York) to George D. of Clarence, brother to K. E. 4. having a Dispensation 
q Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  from Pope Paul the 3. in regard that they stood allied in the second and third, and third and fourth degrees of consanguinity; as also in respect that the mother of the said Duke was godmother to this Isabel; which Dispensation bears date at Rome, Prid. Id Martii, An. 1468. 7. E. 4. Anne the other daughter, first 
r Rot. I. Rous.  married to Edw. Prince of Wales (son of H. 6. stabbed at the battle of Tewksbury in cool blood by Rich. D. of Glouc. as our Historians affirm) & afterwards to Ric. D. of Glouc. who possessed himself of all Warwick's lands, imprisoning 
s Hist. M S. I. Rous. p. 267.  her mother as long as she lived, and poisoning 
t Hist. M S. I. Rous. p. 267.  her, as 'twas thought, to make way for his marriage with his brother's (viz. K. E. 4.) eldest daughter.  
Which George D. of Clarence having wedded the said Isabel, and being reconciled to his brother K. E. 4. (as I have already intimated) was in regard of that marriage, by Charter 
Cart. de m. 11. us●ue. 14. E. ●. n. 10.  bearing date 14. Aug. 12. E. 4. created Earl of Warwick. And in 49. H. 6. (being the year of that King's readeption of his regal power) had a Pat. 
Pat. 49. H. 6. m. 3.  of Lieutenancy for Ireland to the end of xx. years: After which K. Henry losing all, he had the like Pat. 
Orig. 12. E. 4. rot. ●4. & 25.  from King E. 4. for xx. years dated 16. Martii 12. E. 4. the stile 
Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  he used being Georgius Dux Clarentiae, Comes Warwici & Sarum, Magnus Camerarius Angliae; nec non locum tenens terrae Hiberniae. But after all this, being charged with divers great offences towards the King (as our Historians affirm,) viz. in endeavouring to possess the people that the King his brother used by Negromancy and poison to make away those that he hated; as also that the said King was a Bastard, and therefore not fit to reign: And moreover, that he had procured divers of the King's subjects to be sworn to him and his Heirs, without reservation of their allegiance to the King; as also sundry persons to give out, that Thomas Burdet his servant (of whom in Arrow I have spoke) was wrongfully put to death, he was attainted 
z Stow 's Ann. Graftons Chron.  in Parl. 15. jan. An. 1477. 16. E. 4. and about a month after (viz. 
a Esc. 18. E. 4. Dors.  17. Febr.) being a prisoner in the Tower, there cruelly murdered, 
b Ex rot. de Major. & V●cec. Lond.  by drowning in a Butt of Malmsey, not without the King's consent. But the Lady Isabel his wife departed 
c Esc. 18. E. 4. ut. supra.  this World at 
* Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 92.  Warwick-Castle, 2. Dec. 16. E. 4. (which was about a year before) poisoned, as our Writers say, and was buried 
d Lel. Itin. vol. 6. f. 92.  in the abbey of Tewksbury.  
This D. had issue by her 2. sons, and one daughter, the elder called Edw. 
e Esc. 18. E. 4. ut. supra.  Plantagenet, born 
f Rot. I. Rous.  in Warwick-Castle, 21. Feb. An. 1474. 14. E. 4. as some say; but others 
g Speeds Chron. p. 876.  that it was on shipboard when his father fled towards Caleys. The younger 
h Lel. Itin. ut. supra.  (Richard) in 
i Lel. Itin. ut. supra.  the Monastery of Tewksburie, An. 1476, who lived scarce 
k Lel. Itin. ut. supra.  a year; being 
l Lel. Itin. ut. supra.  poisoned as 'twas thought. Which Edward, being about three years of age at his father's death, was Knighted 
m Ex Col. H. Ferrer.  at York by K. R. 3. in the first year of his Reign, with Edw. the only son to that King; but both he & his sister were attended with a very hard fate: For Edward that bore 
n Per Edw. 4. Regem ordinatus Co. Warw. Lel. Itin. ut supra.  the title of E. of Warwick only, being at the age 
o Rot Parl. 5. H. 8. n. 4.  of 8. years committed 
p Polyd. Virg. p. 608. n. 30.  prisoner to the Castle of Shiriff-Hutton in Com. Ebor. by the said K. Rich. 3. where he remained all his Reign, was immediately upon the victory obtained at Bosworth-field by Henry Earl of Richmund (thenceforth K by the name of H. 7.) by special Warrant removed 
q Life of H. 7. by Sr. F. Bacon. p. 6.  to the Tower of London, and there shut up in a more close and straight condition, for no other offence than being the only male Plantagenet at that time living, and so consequently the most rightful Heir to the Crown; and being at length charged with privity of Perkin Warbeck's escape out of the Tower; strange inferences were raised by which they made advantage to take away his life; whereas the truth is, that K. Henry being upon Treaty with Ferdinand K. of Spain for a marriage in the behalf of Prince Arthur his eldest son, and the Lady Kath. daughter to the said Ferdinand; and finding that the Spaniard thought 
r Ib. p. 196.  K. henry's title to have no sure foundation whilst this branch of Plantagenet was extant, had a mind to dispatch him out of the world; for the fairer effecting whereof a Commission was granted to John Earl of Oxford, then high Steward of England, to arraign him for that pretended offence, which was accordingly done 21. Nou. 15. H. 7. care being taken to persuade him, that by confessing himself guilty, he should be sure to find mercy from the K. With which fair promises being caught, he pleaded as they directed him; and so betraying his life into the hands of those that so eagerly sought it, had judgement of death passed upon him, and accordingly was beheaded 
s Rot. de Major. & vic. Lond.  on Tower-Hill the 28. day of the same month of November. After which, viz. 
t Claus. 14. H. 8.  25. Jan. 19 H. 7. the better to countenance what was done, he was attainted 
u Rot. Parl. 19 H. 7. n. 21.  in Parl. so that all the favour he had, was, that being thus put to death, his body should be sent to the Monastery of Bisham, and buried 
w Catal. of the Nobil. by R. Brook.  with his Ancestors. Which cruel dealing we may well think hath been some cause of God's judgements upon H. 7. posterity, as well as upon that noble Lady Katherine, who became so sensible thereof when King H. 8. (her second husband) prosecuted the divorce betwixt them, that she expressed (as some 
x Hist. of H. 7. by Sr. Fr. Bacon p. 196.  have said) that it was the hand of God, for that to clear the way to her marriage, the innocent E. of Warwick was put to unworthy death.  
And if it be seriously considered what afterwards befell the said Earl of Oxford and his family, we have cause enough to doubt, that God was no whit pleased with his activeness in this bloody scene; for having 
y Ib. p. 211.  within a short time lost the King's favour, and been fined at 30000. li. for a very small offence, he spent the rest of his life in discontent, and died without any lawful issue. After which it was not long that the possessions of that great Earldom became totally wasted, and the very Monuments of his noble ancestors (in the abbey of Colne) torn in pieces in that hideous storm raised by K. H. 8. son and successor of him to whom this Earl had been so obsequious. As for the Lands whereof this our Earl of Warwick died seized, I do not find that they were any other than the manors of Wyke 
z Esc. virtute offic. Captain. temp. H. 8. bund. 1. n. 209.  in Com. Midd. Stanford 
a Ib. n. 247.  in the Vale of White-horse in Berks. and of Snitterteld in this County.  
Of his sister Margaret, born 
b Lel. Itin. ut supra.  at Farley-Castle in Wilts. 14. Aug. An. 1473. 13. E. 4. and married ᶜ to Sir Rich. Pool Knight I find, that she had issue 
d Catal. of N. by R. Brook.  Henry Pool Lord Mountagu, Reginald Pool Cardinal, Geffrey, and Arthur, with a daughter called Ursula, wife to Henry Lord Stafford, Son and Heir to Edw. Duke of Buck. which Marg. in her widowhood, sc. An. 1513. 5. H. 8. petitioned 
e Rot. Parl. 5. H. 8. n. 4.  in Parliament as Sister and Heir to Edw. Earl of Warwick attainted 19 H. 7. that she might inherit his estate and dignity, and so be styled Countess of Salisbury, which was granted: 
f Rot Parl. 5. H. 8. n. 4.  but of her father's inheritance she had very little that ever I could find, and that also by attainder 
g Rot. Parl. 31. H. 8. Stow's Ann.  in Parliament taken away, unheard, in 31. H. 8. for privity to the conspiracy of Henry Marq. of Exeter, as was pretended: After which she enjoyed her life but a short time, being barbarously put to death 
h Life of K. H. 8. by the L. Herbert p. 468.  on Tower-Hill 27. Maii 33. H. 8. dragged 
i Ex traditione querundam Nobilium.  to the block by the hair of the head in the lxviii. year of her age.  
After the before specified Edward Plantagenet, till 1 E. 6. there was no Earl of Warwick; but then john Dudley, son of Edmund by Eliz. daughter of Edward Grey Visc. L'isle (Aunt and heir to Elizabeth Grey Countess of Devon: daughter and heir of Sir john Grey Visc. L'isle,) having been advanced to the dignity 
k Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 3.  of Visc. L'isle 12. Martii 34 H. 8. was through the great favour of King Edward, or rather of Edward Duke of Somerset than Lord Protector, created 
l Pat. 1 E. ●. p. 6.  Earl of Warwick 16. Febr. 1 E. 6. as descended from Margaret the eldest daughter to Richard Beauchamp sometime E. of Warwick. Howbeit, before I proceed to speak further of this John, I shall crave leave to say something of his parentage. That he was the son 
m Esc. 24 H. 7.  of Edmund Dudley (of whom I shall say more by and by) and he the son of one john Dudley is plain enough: but, as I am not sufficiently satisfied that the said John his grandfather was a younger branch of the Barons of Dudley in Stafford-shire, though with his own 
n View of Stafford-shire MS. per S. Erdswike.  hand in a descent of those Barons he expressed him so to be; viz. second son to john Sutton, first of that name that had the title 
o Claus. 18. H. 6. in d. m. 24.  of Lord Dudley; so shall I be as tender in affirming that to be true which I have seen under the hand of a very good Genealogist 
p View of Stafford-shire ut supra.  in his time, and which he allegeth to have received from a person of credit; id est, that the same John, his grandfather, was a Carpenter, and indeed born in the town of Dudley, though not of the name, other than travailing for his living he happened to be entertained at the abbey of jews in Sussex, and was by the Monks called john of Dudley, and so growing in favour with the Abbot there, married and continued Carpenter to the House; And that having a son called Edmund, who for his pregnancy in learning was taken notice of by the Abbot, and preferred to a scholar's place in the University, grew such a proficient, that the Monks resolved to make him a solicitor for managing their lawsuits, and to that purpose, from the University placed him at the Inns of Court, where he grew so skilful in his profession, that finding King H. 7. politicly resolving to raise great sums of money by taking the forfeiture of penal laws, which he conceived would be much more plausible to his subjects than the exacting from them by Loans, Subsidies, and such other ways of tax as his predecessors had used, applied himself to his service; wherein, being very officious, and bringing store of money to the King's Coffers, he obtained a grant 
q Esc. 20 H. 7.  of the Wardship and Marriage of Elizabeth daughter and heir to Edward Grey Visc. L'●sle, before mentioned, whom he made his wife 
r Esc. 20 H. 7. .  
That the later part of this Story is true, I find testimony enough; but that the father of Edmund was a Carpenter, is not very likely, in regard he married so eminently, viz. 
s Esc. 24 H. 7. Esc. 2. H. 8.  Elizabeth one of the daughters and coheirs to john Bramshot E●quier, seized 
t Esc. 24 H. 7. Esc. 2. H. 8.  of the manors of Gatton, Calbourne, and Whitwell in the Isle of Weight; as also of Bramshot in hantshire; which Eliz. died 
u Esc. 24 H. 7. Esc. 2. H. 8.  12. Oct. 14 H. 7. leaving Edmund her son then 36. years of age; the other coheir called Agnes being the wife 
w Esc. 24 H. 7. Esc. 2. H. 8.  of john Pakenham: whence I conclude that he was a Gentleman, as some others of the name of Dudley in several parts of England are, though, perhaps, not of the Baron of Dudley's line; therefore how this formal Story of the Carpenter should rise, I cannot well imagine, unless the grandfather or great-grandfather of Edm. had been of that trade: for it is no wonder to see those that are sprung from as poor mechanics, by their activeness in the world to get wealth, and assume the title of Esquire or Gentlemen without control, yea, and be allowed so do; Neither do we often find that those which are in truth of right noble extraction will boggle at matching their children with them.  
But I return unto Edmund Dudley. He was a man well versed in the Law, and one of the Privy council to that prudent Prince King H. 7. chosen in the first year of his reign propter prudentiam singularem, fidem, & gravitatem, saith 
x Polyd. Virg. Hist. Angl. p. 566. n. 30. p. 567. n. 10.  Polydore. In 19 H. 7. he was Speaker 
y Life of H. 8. by the L. H●rbert p. 6.  of the Parliament, and should the same year have been made a Sergeant at Law, on the 13. of November; but, for what reason I will not take upon me to assign, he desired 
z Billae fign. de an. 19 H. 7.  that he might be discharged from assuming that degree; whereupon the King directed his Precept to Will. Bishop of London, than Lord Keeper of the great Seal, commanding his forbearance of making out any Writ to him for that purpose. In 22 H. 7. he had the Stewardship of the Rape of Hastings granted to him by Patent, 
a Pat. 22. H. 7. p. 1.  and wrote a Book 
b I. Balaei Cent. xi. de Script. Brit. p. 72.  called Arbor Reipublicae.  
Whether he, with Richard Empson another Lawyer (but a Sive-makers son in Touceter, as our Historians 
c Hist. of H. 7. by Sir F. Bacon. p. 209.  affirm) discerning King Henry to be of a frugal disposition, did project unto him the taking advantage of such as had transgressed by exacting the forefaitures of penal Statutes; or whether the King seeing so fair a gap open for him to rake vast sums of money from his subjects; and finding those persons to be sit Instruments for his purpose, did put them upon such courses of filling his Coffers 'tis hard to say; certain it is, that these were the men he constituted 
d Polyd. Virg. p. 613. n. 10.  his judices fiscales (Dudley being an eminent man, and one that could put hateful business into good language, as Sir Fr. Bacon saith 
e Hist. of H. 7. p. 209. ) and after he had long made use of their service to that end, exposed them to those advantages 
f Polyd. Virg. ut supra.  which the discontented people could justly take for their abominable extortions: For their course 
g Hist. of H. 7. ut supra. p. 209. etc.  was to proceed secretly to the Outlary against men, and then seize their estates: And besides that, they had packed 
h Stow's Ann.  Jurors upon all occasions, who were sure to them in any verdict which served for their purpose: but at last found they a just reward for such their service; for King H. 8. in the first year of his reign, being desirous of popularity, made known by his Proclamations, that whosoever had received injury by the unjust oppressions of any, should upon complaint to him have redress: which liberty did so so animate the vulgar, who were sufficiently embittered against them, that nothing then would satisfy but their lives; so that the King to appease the multitude, gave way that they might be legally proceeded against, which accordingly was done, Dudley being thereupon arraigned 
i Petition in Parl. 3. H. 8. for the restitution of his son. penès Rich Leveson de Balneo mil.  in Guild-Hall, London, on Monday next after the xv. of S. John Baptist 1 H. 8. before Edward Duke of Buck. Henry Earl of Northumberland, Thomas Earl of Surrey, George Earl of Shrewsbury, Thomas Earl of Derby, Thomas Prior of S. john's of Jerusalem in England; Charles Somerset of Herbert Knight, Stephen jenning's Knight, Mayor of the City of London, John Fineux Knight, Robert Reed Knight, William Hodie Knight, Robert Brudnell, Humphrey Coningesby, John Fisher Knight, john Boteler, William Grevill, Thomas Lovel Knight, Edward Poynings Kt. Henry Marney Knight, Thomas Englefield Knight, and Robert Drury Knight, Justices to inquire, etc. Where the said Edmund being indicted of divers high Treasons, was on wednesday next before the Feast of S. Margaret the Virgin, attainted in Parliament 
k Life of H. 8. by the L. Herbert. p. 12. , and had his head 
l Polyd. Virg. p. 621.  cut off on Tower Hill (with Empson, who was tried 
m Life of H. 8. ut supra p. 13. etc.  at Northampton) through the people's clamours, and for their satisfaction, 18. August 2 H. 8. by virtue of the K. special Writ for that purpose.  
Having said thus much of the parentage of this John Earl of Warwick, I will now go on with my story of him. At his father's death he was scarce 
Petition 〈◊〉 his Re 〈◊〉. ut su●●●.  eight years old, having to his Guardian Edward Guildford Esquire of the Body to the King, who by his Petition exhibited in Parliament 3 H. 8. obtained an Act for the repeal of the said Edmund's attainder, and the restitution of this John, in name, blood, and degree to enjoy all his said father's lands. Being therefore thus young, it was a great while ere he came to appear in any public employments; so that till 24 H. 8. I have not yet seen any farther mention of his name; but then I find 
F. levat. ●m. Mich. ● H. 8.  he was a Knight, though how long he had been, so I am not certain. After which, about ten years, he was created 
Pat. 34 ●. 8. p. 3.  Visc. L'isle (viz. 12. Martii 34 H. 8.) in respect of his descent on the mother's side (as I have showed,) and the same year made Lord admiral 
Ib. p. 7.  of England for life. Of person he was very comely, and of a Spirit highly aspiring (saith my Author 
Life of E. ●● by Sir I. ●●yward ●● 16. ) neither wanted he skill, industry, nor resolution to attempt great matters.  
In 36 H. 8. he landed 
Stow's Ann. Life of Edw. 6. ut supra.  the King's Army at Leith in Scotland (with a Fleet of CC. sail) on which, after they had wasted Edinburgh, they also set fire. The same year the King went over Sea in person, and took Bolein in France, where this new admiral, having scoured 
Life of H. ●● ut supra. ●● 14.  the Seas towards Scotland, and being upon the Kings return left his Lieutenant 
Life of E. 6. ut supra p. 17. , through his valour and military skill, defended it against the Daulfin and the French Army of 52000. men (as they were reputed) though the walls at that time were very much shattered; And when 
Life of E. 6. ut supra p. 17.  the Daulfin had entered the base town, not without slaughter of divers English, by a brave sally he beat out the French again, with the loss of above 800. of their men, which were esteemed the best soldiers in that Realm. The next year 
Pat. 37. ●. 8. p. 13.  after, when the French had got a great Fleet at Sea for invasion of England, being appointed admiral 
Pat. 37. ●. 8. p. 13. , he presented battle to them, which they refused, returning home with the loss of all their cost. Hereupon he landed 5000. men in France, fired Treport, as also divers Villages thereabouts, with the loss of one man; and was one 
Life of ●. 8. ut su●●a p. 542.  of the three commissioners on the King of England's part by whom the Articles of Truce, made 7. Junii 28 H. 8. in the Camp betwixt Ardres and Guines, were concluded.  
To say truth, for enterprises by arms (quoth 
Life of E. ●●  Sir john Haward) he was the minion of that time, so as few things he attempted but he achieved with honour, which made him more proud and ambitious when he had done. Generally he always increased both in estimation with the King and authority amongst the Nobility, (but doubtful, whether by fatal destiny to the State, or whether by his virtues, or at least by his appearance of virtues, as saith the same Author:) so that King Henry constituted 
allen Qu. ●2.  him one of his xuj. Executors; whereupon, finding the Duke of Somerset (Protector to Edward 6.) to be neither a man of great wisdom or courage, ambitiously aimed to have the sway of all, and therefore insinuated himself into his friendship, whereby he made him a shadow for accomplishing his own ends. To which purpose he first obtained an increase of honour, being presently created 
Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 6.  Earl of Warwick, and made Lord 
Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 6.  high Chamberlain of England for life; (which office he surrendered in 4 E. 6.) and soon after got a 
d Ib. p. 9  grant of Warwick-Castle with the manor, as also of divers other great Lordships and lands in this Shire (whereof I shall take notice as they come in my course) most of which he exchanged 
e Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 9  away with the King in 3 E. 6. for the manor of Minster-Lovell in Oxford-shire and divers other Lordships in the same County, and in Nott. Glouc. Worcester, Berks. and yorkshires; yet by his power got them again the next year following with more, in exchange for lands in Northumberland bishopric of Durham, Hartford-shire and Middlesex.  
Of his particular great employments and actions, I shall not stay to make any large relation, for as much as they are obvious enough in our Common Chronicles, but will only point at them, in brief. He was Lieutenant 
f Stow's Ann.  general in that expedition for Scotland in 1 E. 6. when the Scots were overthrown at Muscleborough, where he made 
g MS. in Officio Arm. [M. 9] f. 50. b.  many Knights: and indeed the principal person for military skill and prowess, upon whom the management of that war rested. In 
h Stow's Annals.  3 E. 6. he commanded the Forces that were sent against Ket and his fellow rebels in Norff. of which he slew about 5000. took Ket himself, and settled all in quiet again. In 4 E. 6. he was made Lord 
i Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 2.  Steward of the King's household: and being now elated with these great successes, his ambitious mind had not bound, for it mattered not whom he ruin'd, so it tended, in his own opinion, to the ends he aimed at. First, therefore he raises 
k Life of E. 6. ut supra p. 83.  discontents betwixt the Protector, and the Lord Thomas Seymour his brother, whereby soon after the said Lord Seymour became attainted by Parliament, upon pretence that he had conspired his brother's death, and so lost his head.  
Then did he put the Protector upon making alteration both in State and Religion, whereupon some of the Bishops that opposed it were committed to prison. What vast sums did he make a shift to pocket by despoiling the Church of her Chalices, Crosses, and an infinite number of consecrated vessels, with the like, both silver and gold; as also by rich Copes and other vestments, under colour of bringing them into the King's Wardrobe? for he it was that led the Protector on to those courses, as 'tis well known: as also by the lands given to maintain Lamps, and Lights, and for other pious uses. Which do, with the ruin 
l Ib. p. 85.  of the Cloister and charnel at Paul's, the Church in the Strand, and two Bishop's houses there, besides the goodly Church of S. john's near Smithfield, that were pulled down to build Somerset House, brought upon the Protector no little hatred, and so hastened his ruin, that being it which our Warwick aimed at; who, spying so fair an opportunity, wrought upon 
m Ib. p. 85.  xviii. of the Privy council to join with him therein; yet such was his cunning, that he accomplished 
n Ib. p. 96  the work by others, being least seen in it himself: And 
o Ib. p. 103.  because he could not win the Earls of Arundel, and Southampt. to be his Instruments for that purpose, he found means to discharge them from the council, and confine them to their houses; as also to fine the Earl of Arundel 12000 li. upon suggestion that he had taken away bolts, and locks at Westminster and given away the King's stuff when he was Lord Chamberlain.  
And now, that he might carry the greater sway, he did cause himself to be made 
p Pat. 4. E. 6. p. 2.  Lord great Master of the King's household; and having been a prime Actor 
q Life of E. 6. ut supra p. 112.  in the Peace made with France, he was by way of reward for that service made general Warden 
r Ib. p. 114.  of the North, having 1000 marks per ann. lands granted unto him, and C. Horsemen of the King's Charge, Mr. Herbert, his chief Instrument, being made precedent 
s Ib. p. 114.  of Wales, with a grant of 500 li. per ann. And yet all this seemed not enough; for within a while after, viz. 20. April. 5 E. 6. was he made 
t Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 4.  Earl Martial of England, and xi. Oct. following Duke 
u Ib. m. 38.  of Northumb. about which time he got his son Robert (afterwards made Earl of Leic. by Q. Eliz.) to be sworn 
w Life of E. 6. ut sup●a p. 128 etc.  one of the six Gentlemen in ordinary; which Robert was (as saith my Author 
x Life of E. 6. ut sup●a p. 128 etc. ) his father's true heir, both in hatred towards persons of Nobility, and cunning to dissemble the same, as also for lust and cruelty a Monster of the Court, and sure executioner of his hate: After whose entertainment into that place of so near service, the King enjoyed 
y Life of E. 6. ut sup●a p. 128 etc.  his health but a while. And being now inferior to none of the Nobility in titles of honour, and superior to all others in authority and power, he could not restrain his haughty hopes from aspiring to an absolute command; yet before he directly leveled at his mark, the Duke of Somerset was thought fit to be taken away, whose credit with the Common people, although it sufficed not to bear out any bad attempt of his own (as my Author 
z Life of E. 6. ut sup●a p. 128 etc.  observeth) yet was it of force to cross the evil purposes of others; and therefore speeches were cast out, that he caused himself to be proclaimed King in divers Counties, and much more laid in charge against him by Northumberland's contrivance, who when he came to his trial was one 
a Ib. p. 134.  of his Peers: upon which trial, though they acquitted him of Treason, yet did they find him guilty of Felony; whereupon he had judgement to be hanged, never remembering to crave the benefit of his Clergy (which is by some observed to be a just judgement of God upon him for having so much wronged the Church and all learning) and had his head 
b Ib. p. 140.  smitten off upon a scaffold on Tower-hill.  
After this 'twas not long ere infirmities 
c Ib. p. 171.  seized upon the King, from whom Northumb. was 
d Ib. p. 171.  little absent, to ordering the matter, that, whilst he languished, Guildford Dudley, his 4. son did marry with the Lady jane Grey, eldest daughter to Henry Duke of Suff. (by Frances daughter to Mary second sister to King H. 8.) and that a Patent was sealed for the said Lady Iane's succession to the Crown, for drawing whereof, in excluding his two sisters with fair pretences, the assistance 
e Ib. p. 173.  of the Lord chief Justice Mountagu and Secretary Cecil was used; which Letter's were subscribed 
f Ib. p. 176.  by al● the Privy council, the greatest part both for number and power of the Nobility, the King's learned council, and all the Judges at the Common Law, except Sir james Hales one of the Justices of the Common Pleas; some being guided with particular interest, for that they were possessed of so much Monastery and Chantry lands, which if Religion should be altered, through Qu. mary's coming to the Crown, they might be in danger to lose; and others by fear of, or obligation to the Duke of Northumberland then so potent, and almost absolute in government of the State, that 'twas supposed he could make any title good, either by his authority or his sword. And having now thus designed to himself the power of a King, for no less would he have had, if the Lady Jane had been Queen, he contrived to get the Lady Mary into his hands, causing 
g Ib. p. 171.  K. Edw. to write his Letters for her coming to him in his sickness; but she being made sensible of the device, when she was within half a days journey of London, directed her course another way; after which the King immediately died: whereupon Northumb. causes the Lady Jane to be proclaimed Queen: but the tide of the people's affections bending to Mary, the King's eldest sister, she is likewise proclaimed, first by the Citizens of Norwich, and afterwards in Buck. and northamptonshires; neither was there want of numbers in several parts that began to put themselves in arms on her behalf.  
So that 'twas no sitting still now; Northumberland therefore being Queen Iane's Champion, with a Commission under the great Seal marcheth out with 600. Horse to suppress any power that should appear for Queen Mary, having a promise from the Lords of more forces to be sent after him; but such a change did he perceive in the affections of his own soldiers, whereof many forsook him● that to daub up the matter he returns to Cambridge, and there without either herald or Trumpet, accompanied with the mayor and marquis of Northampton, proclaims Queen Mary himself, in the marketplace, and in token of joy threw up his Cap. All which would not now secure him; for the very next day, the Earl of Arundel, coming thithither from the Queen, arrested him of Treason; whence he was with his three sons, john, Ambrose, and Henry conveyed to the Tower of London, and from that place, ere long, to his arraignment; where being condemned for a Traitor he suffered death at Tower-hill the 22. of Aug. and was buried 
h Catal. of Nobil. by R. Brook.  in the Tower Church by john Cock then Lancaster-Herauld, who having been his old servant was willing to show some respect to him dead, from whom living he had received so much favour; and therefore begged his Head only of the Queen, that he might bury it in the Tower, upon which suit he had his wholly body also granted.  
Our Historians that writ of his death do say, that at his end he professed the Roman Religion; and I have heard, that for a witness of his Faith he vouched Dr. Heath Archbishop of York (afterwards Lord chancellor;) yet was he so much blinded by ambition, that apprehending the alteration of Religion to be the chief means whereby he might accomplish his worldly ends, he told Sir Anthony Brown (afterward Visc, Montacute) when he moved him for restoring the Roman Religion, ●hat albeit he knew the same Religion to be true, yet seeing a new Religion was begun, Run Dog, run devil, he would go forwards.  
One thing have I further to observe of him, which is, that being arrived to such a pitch of honour and greatness, he was not content with those vast possessions that he had by the bounty of the K. and his own just acquisition; but finding John Lord Dudley (grandfather to the last Baron) to be a weak man, whereby he had exposed himself to some wants, and so became entangled within the usurer's bonds, made those money-merchants his Instruments to work him out of Dudley-Castle: which Usurers accordingly getting a mortgage of part of his lands, let in such room for the Duke to put in a foot, that he soon justled him out of his Castle and Barony; so that the poor Lord, being thus turned out of door, and left to the Charity of his friends for a subsistence, spent the rest of his days in making visits amongst them, with whom he usually stayed according as he found welcome, being commonly called the Lord Quondam; but so soon as Queen Mary had taken off the Duke's head, she bestowed 
Pat. 1. & ●. Ph. & ●.  the Castle of Dudley, and all the lands which belonged to the quondam Lord upon Edward his son and heir, who had wedded Katherine Bridges, (daughter to Sir john Bridges Knight Lord Chandois,) one of her maids of Honour.  
During the time that this our Earl of Warwick was so possessed of Dudley-Castle, it being a place that he thirsted after in regard of his name, and for the honourableness of the House and seat, from which he was desirous the world should believe he was descended; (for he had thrust into his titles 
Pat. 5. E. ● p. 4. m. ●. , Dux Northumbriae, Comes Warwici, Mareschallus Angliae, V●cecomes L'isle, Baro de Somery, Basset & Tyase, Dominus de Dudley, praenobilis Ordinis Garterii miles, Magnus Magister & Seneschallus Hospitii regis) he made great repairs there, and built that stately fabric within the walls thereof on the North part, which was called the New work, adorned the gatehouse tower with the arms of Malpas, Someri, and the Lion rampant by him assumed for Sutton's coat, fairly cut in large shields of stone, and fixed in the wall just over the Port cullis.  
By Jane daughter 
Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  and heir to Sir Edward Guildford Knight (who had his Wardship, as I have said) he left issue 
Catal. of Nobil. by R. B.  8. sons and 5. daughters; viz. Henry that died at Bolein, John who had the title of Earl of Warwick in his father's life-time (as commonly Duke's sons out of courtesy have of some Earldom whereof their fathers have the honour,) but died without issue, Ambrose Earl of Warwick by the favour of Queen Elizabeth (as I shall show anon,) Robert created Earl of Leic. by the said Q. Guildford who suffered death in 1. M. as his father did, Henry slain at S. Quintines, and Charles that died a child. His daughters were these, marry the wife of Sir Henry Sidney Knight of the Garter and Lord precedent of Wales, from whom the now Earl of Leic. is descended, Kath. wife to Henry Hastings Earl of Huntingdon; As also Margaret, Temperance, and another Katherine, who died young. In the Parliament held 1. M. was the attainder 
●ot. Parl. ●. m. 13.14.  of this Duke and four of his sons confirmed; viz. John, called Earl of Warwick, Sir Ambrose, and Sir Guildford, both Knights and Henry Dudley Esquire.  
Going on with the succession of these Earls, I come next to Sir Ambrose Dudley abovementioned, restored 
●ill. Rec. ● 4. Ph. M. rot. 8.  in blood by Queen Mary. This Sir Ambrose had in 1. Eliz. a grant 
p ●ill. Rec. ● 4. Ph. M. rot. 8.  of the manor of Kibworth-Beauchamp in Com. Leic. to be held by the service of being Pantler to the Kings & Queens of this Realm at their Coronations; which office and manor his father and other of his Ancestors, Earls of Warwick, had. In the second year of her reign he was made 
q Inscrip. ●umuli apud Warw.  Master of the Ordinance. In the fourth viz. 
Inscrip. ●umuli apud Warw.  26 Dec. Baron L'isle and Earl of Warwick, and the 6. of April following had a grant 
●●t. 4 ●. p. 6.  from the same Queen of the Castle, manor, and Burrough of Warwick, with divers other Lordships in this Shire, eschaeted to the Crown by his father's attainder, in which year she made him her Lieutenant 
〈◊〉 p. 4.  general in Normandy, and during the time of his service there caused him to be chosen 
Inscrip. tumuli.  Knight of the Garter. In 12. of her reign, this E. with Edward Lord Clinton were 
Inscrip. tumuli.  made Lieutenants general of her majesty's forces in the North parts. In 13. he was constituted 
t 〈◊〉 p. 4.  chief Butler of England, and in 15. sworn 
u Inscrip. tumuli.  of her privy-councel. He had 3. wives; viz. Anne 
w Inscrip. tumuli.  daughter and coheir to Will. Whorwood esq. Attorney general to King H. 8. Eliz. ˣ daughter of Sir Gilbert Talboys Knight, sister and sole heir of George Lord Talboys, and Anne ʸ daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford; but departed this life without issue 21. Febr. Anno 1589. (32. Eliz.) at Bedford-house in the suburbs of London, and was buried in that beautiful chapel here at Warwick, called our Lady chapel adjoining to the collegiate Church, where his Monument is yet to be seen.  
The next that had this title of Earl, was Robert Lord Rich, (grandchild to Richard created 
z Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 6.  Lord Rich. of Leeze in Essex 17. Febr. 1 E. 6. and made 
a Claus. 1 E. 6. p. 4. m. 5.  chancellor of England 26. Oct. following,) which family do derive their descent from Richard Rich one of the Shiriffs 
b Stow's Survey.  of London, An. 1441 20 H. 6. This Robert, created 
c Pat. 16 Jac. p. 1. m. 11.  Earl of Warwick 6. Aug. 16. Jac. had 
d Catal. of N. by R. Brook.  two wives, viz. Penelope daughter to Robert Devereux Earl of Essex, and Frances daughter to S●r Christopher Wray Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench in Q. Elizabeth's time, but widow to Sir George St. Paul of Snartford in Com. Linc. Knight and Baronet. By the first whereof he had issue 
e Catal. of N. by R. Brook.  Robert Lord Rich, his son and heir, Sir Henry Rich Knight of the Bath, and Capt. of the Guard; afterwards created 
f 20 jac.  Baron of Kensington & Earl 
g 22 jac.  of Holland by King James, and chosen Knight of the Garter; Lettuce his eldest daughter 
h Catal. of N. by R. B. ut supra.  first married to Sir George Cary of Cokington in Com. Devon. and after to Sir Arthur Lake Knight. And Essex, the second 
i Catal. of N. by R. B. ut supra. , to Sir Thomas Cheek of Pirgo in Essex: which Earl died at 
k Catal. of N. by R. B. ut supra.  Warwick-House in Holborn 24. Martii An. 1618. (15. Jac.) and was buried 
l Catal. of N. by R. B. ut supra.  at Felstede in Essex where his Ancestors do lie. To whom succeeded in this Honour Robert his eldest son, who wedded Frances daughter and heir to Sir William Newport (alias Hatton) Knight, by whom he hath issue three Sons, scil. Robert, Charles, and Henry; and three daughters, Anne, Luce, and Frances.  
HAving thus finished my discourse of the Earls, I shall now proceed with the town of Warwick itself; whereof, as to its first building by Kymbeline a King of the Britan's, and all other passages relating thereto, during the Saxons time, I have already in my Introduction, and Story of those Earls, said as much as I can. In the conqueror's time it was a Borough, id est 
m Spelm. Gloss. vocab. Borough.  habitaculum seu locus munitus, and contained 
n doomsday lib.  CClxi. houses, whereof Cxxx. were possessed 
o doomsday lib.  by the King, Cxii. by these his Barons whose names, with the particular number held by each of them I have here added, viz.  
The Bishop of Worcester 
ix.  The B. of Chester 
seven.  The Monks of Coventre 
xxxvi. whereof 4. were wasted for the castle's enlargement.  The Bishop of Constance 
i.  The E. of Mellent 
xii.  Earl Alberic 
iv.  Hugh de Grentemaisnill 
iiii.  Henry de Ferrer 
two.  Rob. de Stadford 
vi.  Rog, de Iveri 
two.  Ric. Venator 
i.  Ralph de Limesi 
ix.  The Monks of Malmsbury 
i.  Will. Bonvallet 
i.  Will. fill. Corbution 
two.  Geffrey de Magnaville 
i.  Geffrey de Wirce 
i.  Gislebert de Gant 
two.  Gislebert Povili 
i  Nich. Balistar 
i.  Steph. Stirman 
i.  Turchil 
iiii.  Harold 
two.  Osbert fill. Ricardi 
i.  Cristina 
i.  Luith the Nun. 
two.   
All which were belonging to the lands they held in this County, and apprized with them; and the residue, being nineteen. by so many Burgesses; which Burgesses enjoyed them with Soc and Sac, and all customs as they did in Edward the Confessors days. In the time of the said King Edward the Shirivalty of this County, with the Borough of Warwick and all the King's manors in the Shire, answered lxv li. in money and xxxvi. Sextars of honey, or xxiv li. and viij s. in lieu thereof: but at the time of the general Survey they were rated at Cxlv li. in weight (in the ferm of the King's manors;) xxiii li. for the custom of Dogs, xx s. for a Sumpter horse, 1 li. for a Hawk, and C s. to the Queen for a Fine: Besides this they paid also xxiv Sextars of Honey, of the greater measure, and the Borough vi. Sextars; viz. xv d. a Sextar, whereof the Earl of Mellent had vi. Sextars and v. s. The custom of this Borough then was (as by the same Survey appears) that when ever the King went in person in any expedition by land, x. Burgesses thereof attended him in stead of all the rest; And if he that was warned to give such his attendance did not go, he should pay unto the King C s. but if the King did go by Sea against his enemies, the whole Borough was to send him in four Butsueins (id est Mariners) or 4 lib. in money.  
That it was by the conqueror granted to Henry de Newburgh, upon his advancement to the Earldom of Warwick, is manifest enough, though the particular Charter, if he had any whereby i● was so given, appears not: for I find that the same Henry conferred 
p Ex Reg. Coll. de Warwick f. 8. a.  the tenth of the Toll thereof upon William one of his Priests; as also that Earl Roger, son to the said Henry, for the health of his soul, gave 
q Ib. f. 10. b.  likewise iv li. x s. of his Rent out of it unto one John a Priest. And by the Inquis. 
r Esc. 9 E. 2.  taken after the death of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick 9 E. 2. it appears, that he held the same, with the Suburbs and Castle, of the King in Capite, per servitium Comitatus, which (no doubt) was the service whereby K. Will. granted it unto the before-specified Henry the first Earl of the Norman line. In 16. H. 2. it answered v. marks for 
s Rot. P. 16. H. 2.  Pleas concealed. In 31 H. 3. upon settling divers manors (part of the Earldom of Warwick) upon john de Plessets for life, who had married Margery the sister and heir to Thomas the last Earl, the manor 
t F. levat. 3. Sept. Hill. 31 H. 3.  (for by that name it is termed) was one. Which john de Plessets (being Earl) by his Charter 
u Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 54. a.  bearing date the Friday next after the Feast of S. Matthew the Apostle in 45 H. 3. granted to the Burgesses of this place a Fair here for 3. days, with immunity, that all comers thereto should be quit of Toll for six years; and if any man did commit an offence within the compass of the said Fair to be amerced 
w Ib. f. 55. b.  by the said Earl's bailiff and xii. Lawful Burgesses; And in case any stranger, repairing thither at such time, should set up a Stall of xii. foot upon the bare ground, to pay vi d. for the same; howbeit the Inhabitants to erect Stalls at their pleasure.  
In 4 E. 1. it was certified 
x Inq. coram Justic. Itin. n baga de Ragman , that there was a piece of ground, lying in the Suburbs of this Borough, held of the K. by the service of four Horshoos for the Ks. Courser, when he came to his manor of Stoneley; which piece of ground the Prior of Asheby then held. And in 7 E. 1. it appears 
y Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 1. a. , that Will. de Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick, held the before specified Borough of the K. in Capite, and that he had here a yearly Fair lasting 8. days before the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, and 8. days after; as also a market every week upon the Wednsday, and .... valued at xxiiii li. per an. And moreover a Pillory and tumbril, with a Court upon the Monday every week, wherein duel 
z Ibid. b.  for felony might be waged, the profits of which Court were then valued at x. Marks. Which Earl in 13 E. 1. being questioned 
a Pl●c. de Q. War.  by what authority he claimed to have a Gallows with Assize of Bread and beer in this place, pleaded Prescription, whereupon the same was allowed; And in 18 E. 1. obtained the King's Charter 
b Cart. 18 E. 1. n. 12.  bearing date 25. Aug. for himself and his heirs, to have another Fair here yearly to last for xv. days; viz. the Even, Day, and Morrow after the Feast of the Apostles St. Peter & Paul and xii. days following. About the later end of whose reign the Pavement of this town was first begun, and so much of its Walls as now appear; towards the support of which charge Guy de Beauchamp, the then Earl, procured a 
c Pat. 33 E. 1. p. 1. m. 18.  Patent for the receiving of a certain Toll upon all vendible commodities that should be brought hither to sell for the space of seven years; viz. for every quarter of corn a half penny, for every Horse, Mare, ox, and Cow a halfpenny; for every hide of Horse, Mare, ox, or Cow, tanned or not tanned a farthing; and so of all other things more or less, which for brevity I omit.  
It seems that this work of Walling and Paving was not perfected according to their minds within the compass of that time so limited; for I find that in 8. E. 2. the same Earl had another Patent 
d Pat. 8 E. 2. p. 2. m. 5.  for receiving of certain proportions of Toll by the space of three years longer, towards the same charge: Neither did those three years accomplish what they had an intent to do; for in 6. E. 3. Thom. de Beauchamp, the then Earl, got a third Pat. 
e Pat. 6 E. 3. p. 1. m. 17.  for taking of Toll to the like purposes, by the space of 7. years: which Thomas in 24. E. 3. had a Charter 
f Cart. 24 E. 3. n. 2.  of Free-warren granted to him in all his demesne lands here: Howbeit, besides the Toll taken for sustaining the charges before specified, the Earls, it seems, successively, had another proportion upon certain vendible commodities, which, being apprehended over-burthensome by Merchants & Tradesmen, who brought their wares hither, occasioned them to forsake the market, and carry their commodities to other places, whereby the Inhabitants of this place had much prejudice: the said Earl therefore, bearing a great respect to their weal and advantage, at the request 
g Ex autog. penès Balliv. & Burg. Warw.  of the Lady Katherine his Countess, and for the health of his Soul, as also the Souls of his Ancestors, by his special Charter 
h Ex autog. penès Balliv. & Burg. Warw.  bearing date on the Feast day of the Circumcision of our Lord 32. E. 3. freed them, for the future, from any manner of Toll, Terrage, or Stallage, due to him, either by long prescription, or any grant from the Kings of this Realm unto him, or his Ancestors.  
The next thing that in order of time I find memorable, is, that in 48. E. 3. the Inhabitants of this Town, for the repair of the great Bridge here over Avon, had a Pat. 
i Pat. 48 E. 3. p. 1. ●. 22.  to take Custom of all vendible Commodities that should pass over it into Warwick for the space of 3. years; viz. of every horsload of Corn a farthing, of every cartload as much; of every Horse, Mare, ox, or Cow a farthing, etc. with a certain rate likewise upon all other things: And at the end of the said three years had they another Patent 
k Pat. 51. E. 3. m. 39  for continuing the like imposition for three years more: yet all this would not do; for after those 3. years were ended, they had the same renewed 
l Pat. 4. R. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  for three years longer. After which, viz. in 1. H. 5. the Fair at Michaelmas being found inconvenient, was by a new Charter 
m Cart. 1. H. 5. p. 1. ●. 14.  changed to the Even, Day, and morrow after the Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle.  
That this, being an eminent Borough, sent usually two Burgesses to the Parl. as anciently as any other did, I am induced to believe, in regard I find, 
n Claus. 28. E. 1. in dorso m. 12.  that in 28. E. 1. the Major and Bailiffs of Warwick (for by that name it seems they were then called) had command to allow unto Will. de Stodeley, and Philip le Rous reasonable expenses for their service in the Parl. held at Westm. that year. Howbeit, after that time (scil. 1. E. 3. the Ks. Mandates are to the bailiffs for making such allowance of the Burgesses expenses, without any mention of Major. But when it was that the principal Magistrate here, had first the title of Major, I am not certain, neither how long it continued; yet in 7. E. 1. (which was xxi. years before the date abovementioned) he had 
Inq. per ●. Not. etc. ●. 1. b.  so, one Thomas pain bearing that Office. From which time do I find little memorable relating to this Borough, till 37. H. 8. that the K. by his Pat. 
Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 5.  bearing date 15. May, granted to the Inhabitants thereof, by the name of Burgesses, the Rectories of the Churches of S. Mary and S. Nich. belonging to the collegiate Church of our Lady here; as also the Rectories of Chadsley in Com. Wigorn. & Budbroke in this County, with the advousons of all tho●e Vicaridges: And likewise one Mess. in Canon-row within this Town of Warw. the value of all which then extended to Lviii. l. xiiii. s. iiii. d. per ann. to have and to hold to them and their Successors for ever, by the service of the xx. part of a knight's Fee, and the Rent of vi. li. xiii. s. iiii. d. per ann. As also paying to the Vicar of St. Mary's Church, for the time being, xx. li. per ann. and to the schoolmaster of the King's School there x. li. per an.  
But shortly after, viz, in 1. & 2. Ph. & M. was it made a Corporation, 
Pat. 1. ● 2. Ph. ● M. p. 2.  the inhabitants being then incorporated by the name of a bailiff and Burgesses; which, as the Charter expresses, should from thenceforth be one Commonalty, and one body Corporate in re, facto, & nomine, and have perpetual succession, a common Seal and xii. Assistants to the bailiff, called principales Burgenses, with power to make Laws and Ordinances for the better benefit of the Borough: As also to have a Recorder, sergeant at Mace, and Clerk of the market, and to elect and choose a new bailiff, burgess and Recorder. And moreover, that the bailiff & Recorder should be Justices of the Peace within the same Borough, and no other Justices to intermeddle there: As also the House called the Court-house, to be a common Hall and House for the keeping of all their Courts, plead &c. whatsoever there to be handled. And likewise another house, situate in the marketplace of this Borough, vulgarly called the Booth-hall, to be a public and common Hall, or House for the selling of wares therein on the Market-day every week. Whereunto King James, by a new Charter made unto them, and bearing date 10. Martii 10. Jac. added, that the two ancientest Burgesses of this Borough, for the time being, should also be Justices of the Peace, within the precincts thereof, together with the said bailiff and Recorder; and the said bailiff, or one of those signior Burgesses, to be of the Quorum.  
Having thus done with the particulars, I now come to such other remarkable passages, as do relate in a general manner to this Town. In 36. H. 3. there being a great meeting appointed here by divers eminent persons, for exercising themselves in martial Tourneaments, and other feats of Arms; the King apprehending, (as it seems) the danger that might grow by permitting such a concourse of people armed and accoutred in that manner, directed his Letters Patent 
r Pat. 36. H. 3. in dorso.  to the Priors of Kenilworth & S. Sepulchers here in Warwick, commanding them to prohibit their meeting, either here, or at any other place within the Realm, upon pain of forfaiting all their Lands which they held of the K. And in 50. H. 3. when the King had prepared for the siege of Kenilworth-Castle (whereof I have already spoke) he made the general rendezvouz 
s Anon. Abend. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20. f. 122. a.  for his whole Army here, and hence marching thitherward the morrow after Midsummer day, fixed down his Tents, and begird it round. After this, viz, in 57 H. 3. divers of the Nobility and others, having again appointed 
t Pat. 57 H. 3. m. 1.  to meet here, under colour of exercising themselves at Justs and Tourneaments, were especially prohibited so to do, and to forbear any concourse in that kind elsewhere within the Realm, upon penalty of seizing all their Lands and possessions, the Prior of Kenilworth having thereupon strict command 
u Pat. 57 H. 3. m. 1.  to repair hither, and to publish the King's Letters Pat. for that purpose. And lastly in 7. E. 1. a great number of the English Nobles, and other persons of note from foreign parts, had a meeting 
w M. West. in an. 1279.  here, called the Round Table, Sir Roger Mortimer being the chief of them; touching which matter I have already spoke in Kenilworth, in regard that there they exercised themselves at that time in martial feats; but it seems that most of them lodged at this place in respect of proper accommodations.  
Having now dispatched what concerns the Town in general, I come to the particular places within the precincts thereof, which are most observable; and first to the Castle. Whether I may attribute its original to Kimbeline the British King, who is said to have been the first builder here, or to the Romans that had a strong Hold at this place (by reason whereof they called it Praesidium, as I have elsewhere showed) I cannot well determine: If therefore to do so be too great a presumption, to refer the foundation thereof to the renowned Lady Ethelflede, daughter to K. Alfred, and Lady of the Mercians, I am sure will not, in regard it appears, 
x Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 111.  that she, in the year DCCCCxv. (scil. in the 16. year of K. Edw. the elder) caused the Dungeon to be made, which was a strong Tower, or Platform upon a large and high mount of earth, artificially raised (such being usually placed towards the side of a Castle or Fort, which is least defensible) the substance whereof is yet to be seen.  
In those days (in the Saxons time I mean) were very few 
y Ord. Vit. p. 511. C.  such defensible places, as we now call Castles, that being a French 
z Ord. Vit. p. 511. C.  name; so that though the English were 
a Ord. Vit. p. 511. C.  a bold and warlike people, yet for want of the like strong Holds, were they much the less able to resist their Enemies: which defect gave great advantage to the Norman Conqueror, after his victory at Hastings; whereof he was so sensible, that he neglected 
b Ord. Vit. p. 511. C.  not to raise store of such Forts throughout the whole Realm, as I have elsewhere observed, amongst which this 
c Ord. Vit. p. 511. C.  at Warwick was not the least, there being 4. houses, that belonged to the Monks of Coventre, wasted 
d Domesd. lib.  for his enlargement thereof: For effecting therefore of this work was Turchill de Warwick (of whom I have spoke in my story of the Earls,) specially employed 
e Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 124.  by K. William; howbeit, after it became perfected, he would not trust him with the custody thereof, but committed 
f Ord. Vit. p. 511. C.  it to Henry de Newburgh, whom he advanced to the Earldom, as I have already showed.  
There was heretofore a Church within the Precincts of this Castle, dedicated to the honour of All Saints, and of no less antiquity than the Britain's time, as Rous affirmeth; and therefore, if it were at first founded therein, then doth it plainly show that the Castle was built before the Romans made this place a Garrison; for it is evident (from what I have already said) that S. Dubritius, in those days making Warwick his Episcopal seat, had his residence there; but if by any enlargement of the Castle it came afterwards to be encompased with its Walls, it altars the case. This Church had divers customs and privileges belonging to it, as appears by K. H. 1. Charter 
g Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 11. a.  dated at Woodstoke, whereby he confirmed them; as also judicia Ferri & Aqua, id est fire and water Ordeal, in as ample manner as it had wont to have them in Edw. the Conf. time, & afterwards: but in the said K. H. 1. time, it became united to the Collegiate Church of our Lady, founded by Roger Earl of Warwick, as when I come to speak thereof shall be showed.  
Out of this Castle, towards the later end of King Steph. reign, upon the arrival of Henry Duke of of Normandy, did Gundred, the then Countess of Warwick, turn 
h M. Paris. p. 86. n. 10.  out the King's soldiers, and delivered 
i M. Paris. p. 86. n. 10.  it up to the said Duke, who was shortly after King of Engl. by the name of H. 2. After which, viz. in 19 H. 2. upon the Rebellion of young Henry (whom his father had caused to be Crowned) it was garrisoned 
k Rot. P. 19 H. 2.  by the K. at which time the sheriff of this Shire, scil, Bertram de Verdon, accounted 
l Rot. P. 19 H. 2.  vi. li. xiii. s. iiii. d. for 20. quarters of breadcorn; xx. s. for 20. quarters of Malt; C. s. for 50. Biefs salted up; xxx. ●. for 90. Cheeses, and xx. s. for Salt then laid in for the victualling thereof: And the next ensuing year did the same sheriff account 
m Rot. P. 20. H. 2.  xxx. li. x. s. viij. d. paid to the soldiers therein; as also v. li. seven. s. xi. d. for repairs: And in 
n Rot. P. 21. H. 2.  21. H. 2. xiiii. l. xv. s. v. d. more for the soldier's wages. But I do not find it any longer garrisoned in that King's time: howbeit, in 7. Joh. the then sheriff, sc. Hugh de Chaucumbe accounted 
o Rot. P. 7. Joh.  xxv l. vi. s. for the ward thereof: which King had grea● affiance in the fidelity of Thomas Basset of Hedingdon in Com. Oxon. for he not only granted 
p Claus. 7. joh. m. 5.  to him the wardship and marriage of Henry Son and Heir to Waleran Earl of Warwick, but trusted him with the custody of this Castle, the same sheriff having command 
q Ib. m. 16.  to deliver it up to him.  
After this the like custody thereof was committed to Hugh de Nevil; but in 18. Joh. the said Hugh had command 
r Pat. 18. joh. m. 7.  to deliver it unto Henry the then Earl of Warwick, and the before specified T. Basset. And of what great regard it was in those times may be discerned by the King's precept 
s Claus. de Vasc. 27. H. 3. in dorso m. 11.  to the Archb. of York and Will. de Cantilupe, for requiring good security of Margery sister and heir to Thomas, then E. Warwick, that she should not take to husband any person whatsoever in whom the said King could not repose trust as in his own self; the chief reason being there given in these words, eo quòd Castrum habet ingentis fortitudinis, & situm versus parts Marchiae. But in 48 H. 3. when Will. Mauduit the then Earl of Warw. with his Countess, were surprised 
t M. West●. in an. 1264. Hist. MS. I Rous. p. 247.  here by a treacherous practice of the Rebels that then held Kenilworth-Castle (as I have elsewhere declared) the Walls hereof were thrown down by those conspirators, lest they of the Royal party should have made any advantage to themselves by possessing it.  
Upon the extent 
u Esq. 9 E. 2.  of the Lands of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warw. taken after his death in 9 E. 2. the Ditches and Courts belonging to this Castle, were valued at vi. s. viij. d. per ann. and the Garden adjoining thereto, with another Garden called the Vineyard, as much. Shortly after which, sc. 14. E. 2. was Will. de Sutton constituted 
w Rot. F. 14. E. 2. m. 1.  Constable thereof, in regard of the minority of Thomas Son and Heir to the deceased Earl, command 
x Rot. F. 14. E. 2. m. 1.  being given to Walter de Beauchamp, the then Constable of it, to deliver it up accordingly: But this Will. de Sutton held not that Office long; for the next year following I find 
y Claus. 15. E. 2. in dorso m. 27.  it in the sheriff's custody; as also that one Thomas Blauncfront, and certain others, by Force and Arms entered 
z Claus. 15. E. 2. in dorso m. 27.  it, and turning him out, kept possession thereof; whereupon complaint being made to the King, he immediately directed his precept 
a Claus. 15. E. 2. in dorso m. 27.  to the said sheriff, to take along with him john Peche (a great man in this County, as in Hampton in Arden shall be showed) or any other of the King's loyal subjects, and requiring the delivery thereof, to commit those Malefactors, that so held it, to prison; which being accordingly performed, the said john Peche was made governor 
b Rot. F. 15. E. 2. m. 21.  of it: but in that trust he continued not long; for in 20. E. 2. Thomas le Blount had the charge 
c Rot. F. 20. E. 2. m. 11.  thereof granted to him; and in 
d Rot. F. 1. E. 3. m. 23.  1. E. 3. Rog. de Mortimer of Wigmore, together with the rest of the E. of Warwick's Lands during his minority.  
After this; sc. in 10. E. 3. John the Son and Heir to Rob. le Purser of Warwick, (a servant to Tho. Beauchamp the then Earl) granted 
e Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 1●9. a.  unto the said Earl a chantry, founded by the said Rob. his father, in the Church of St. Nicholas, here in Warwick, for one Priest to sing mass in this Castle, for the said Earl and his Heirs for ever. Which Earl erected 
f Rot. I. Rous.  anew the outer wall of the Castle with divers Towers; but the great Tower at the North-East corner thereof, called Guye's Tower, the walls whereof are x. foot thick, was built 
g Comp. Balliv. Warw. Com. penès Ball. & Burg. Warw.  by Thomas Earl of Warwick, son to the last Earl, about the 17. of K.R. 2. reign; upon whose banishment in 20. R. 2. (of which I have elsewhere spoke) the K. granted 
h Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3. m. 29.  the custody thereof to john de Clinton, sc. 3. Aug. the same year; but the 28. of Sept. following, he gave 
i Ib. m. 8.  it with a great part of the said Earls possessions to Tho. Holland, Earl of Kent, and the Heirs male of his body: howbeit, in 1. H. 4. the said Earl repossessed it again, as I have also elsewhere showed; nor do I find, that from this time till Edw. 4. reign it was out of the possession of the successive Earls: but then, upon the death of George D. of Clarence it being seized into the King's hands, john Hugford Esq by reason of the minority of Edw. Plantagenet, Son and Heir to the said D. was constituded 
k Pat. 18. E. 4. p. 2. m. 11.  Constable thereof; And in 2. R. 3. Humphrey Beaufo, his Son in Law, became joined 
l Pat. 2. R. 3. p. 2. m. 18.  with him in that charge.  
From which time it continued in the Crown a great while; and in 17. H. 7. Edw. Belknap, Esquire of the body to the K. was made Constable 
m Pat. 17. H. 7. p. 2. m. 9  thereof, which Office K.H. 8. in 1. of his reign confirmed 
Pat. 1. H. 8. p. 1. m. 13.  to him. But in 1. E. 6. upon the advancement of john Dudley to the Earldom of Warw. he had a grant 
Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 9  of it, and divers lands which had belonged to the former Earls: All which, upon his attainder in 1. M. (whereof I have elsewhere spoke) eschaeted to the Crown: Howbeit, by the special favour of Q. Eliz. unto Ambrose one of the sons to the said John, whom she created Earl of Warwick, was it bestowed 
Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 4.  upon him and the Heirs of his body, in 4. of her reign: but he dying without issue (as I have formerly observed) it came again to the Crown, and there rested till King James, 9 July in the second year of his Reign, out of the great respect that he bore unto Sir Fouk Grevill Knight, (whom he afterwards advanced to the Dignity of a Baron, as in Beauchamps-Court I shall show) bestowed 
Pat. 2. ●ac. p. 16.  it on him in Fee: at which time it was a very ruinous thing, the strongest and securest parts thereof being only made use of for the common Goal of the County; but he bestowing more than 20000. l. cost, (as I have heard) in repairing and adorning it, made it a place not only of great strength, but extraordinary delight, with most pleasant Gardens, Walks, and Thickets, such as this part of England can hardly parallel, so that now it is the most Princely seat that is within these midland parts of the Realm.  
Here is to be seen a large two handed Sword, with a Helmet, and certain Plate-Armour for Horse service; which, as the tradition is, were part of the accoutrements sometime belonging to the famous Guy; but I rather think that they are of a much later time: yet I find that in 1. H. 8. the Sword having that repute, the King granted 
Pat. 1. ●S. p. 1. ●. 19  the custody thereof to Will. Hoggeson, one of the Yeomen of his buttery, or his sufficient Deputy, with the Fee of two. d. per diem for that service.  
Near unto the Castle, towards the North-East, stands a place fenced with large and strong Walls of stone, still called the Vineyard; for so it was long since, as it seems, allowance 
Ex comp. ●●lliv. Morw. Co●it penès ●ill. Pler●int ar.  of wages having been given to certain women for gathering of Grapes there during the space of five days in 3. H. 4.  
The next place of note within the precincts of Warwick is the Church of our Lady. This in the Conq. time had 
Domesd. 〈◊〉.  1. hide of Land, lying in Miton, belonging thereto, valued at x. s. which it seems, was given to it by Turchill de Warwick; for by the Survey than made it was certified to be held of him. The design for making of it Collegiate, id est consisting of a Dean and secular Canons, and uniting the Priests belonging to the Church of All Saints, which stood within the Castle, unto those here, was originally 
legist. ●●ll. de. ●●rwick, ●●●ès Rem. ● in Scac. ● 2. a.  laid by Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, who gave 
t ●b. f. 7. b.  the Church of Compton- (Murdak) for a Prebend to the maintenance of one Canon therein: But the work being not effected by him, Roger his Son, and Successor in the Earldom did 
u ●b. f. 11.  in the year MCxxiii. 23. H. 1. consummate it, with the assent, and at the request of the Clerks of the before specified Churches so united, and of S. Bishop of Worcester, for the health of the Soul of K. Will. the Conq. Q. Maud his consort, K. Will. Rufus, and for the future advantage of the Soul of K. H. 1. Q. Maud his wife, and their Children: As also for the Soul of Roger de Belmund and Aelina his wife, and of Earl Henry, father to the before specified Earl Roger, Robert Earl of Mellent, and all the faithful deceased; to the end that all the said Clerks might serve God together Canonically night and day in the said Church of our Lady: Granting unto them for their necessary sustenance the Church of S. Nicholas, the Church of S. Laurence with x. Acres of Land and a House, the Church of S. Mich. with 5. Acres of Land and three houses, the Churches of S. sepulchre and S. Helen, with two parts of the Tithes of Bidford, scil. of the enclosure. In Wellesburn 2. parts of the tithe of the enclosed grounds, and Chircheset; so also in Herdwick; with 2. Carucats of Land lying near Long-bridge. In Cherlecote half a hide of Land, with the tithe of the demesnes and of the 2. Mills there. In Fulbroc half a hide, with 2. parts of the tithe of the demesne, & 2. parts of the tithe of the Mill belonging to that Village. In Snitenefelt 1. hide, with 2. parts of the tithe of the enclosure. In Claverdon 2. parts of the Tyths of the enclosure, as also the Paunage of the whole Wood belonging to that Town. In Shirburn half a hide, with 2. parts of the tithe of the enclosure. In Milverton half a hide, with all the tithe of the Earl of Warwick's Fee. In Cotes all the tithe, as well in the Mills, as other things, living & dead; and likewise of two Carucates of Land lying in Stochull, and Wodelaw. In Comton 2. parts of the tithe of the enclosure. In Walton-Theoderic all the tithe of the demesne, and of one Mill. In Walton-Spilibert 2. parts of the tithes of the enclosure, as also of the 2. Mills; and in the Meadow adjoining to Bereford vi. Acres. Within and without the Town of Warw. lx. houses, In Miton all the tithe, and all the third part of the demesne; as also the Land of one Neatheard, and 4.— landlord. And moreover, the Church of Gretham, with the Church of S. John and 6. Acres of Land; the Church of S. Peter with one house. The Church of Budbroke, and all the tithe of that Village, with all that belongeth thereto; and the tithe of the Rent of the burrow of Warw. In Hethe 1. Hide. In Caldecote half a Hide: as also the Schools of Warw. together with judgement by Fire, Water, and battle; and lastly C. Acres of land in Cotes, with the land of Wimund the Priest. All which possessions he the said E. Roger ratified unto them by his Charter sealed, granting, that they might have a Dean and Chapter, and a fraternal Covent in the said Church, and to enjoy the premises as freely, and honourably, as the Churches of Lincoln, Salisbury, or York did theirs.  
And besides this did the said Earl Roger give 
w Ib. f. 8. b.  to the Canons of this his Collegiate Church, the Chapel of S. James, built over the West-gate in Warwick, with a croft thereto belonging, lying without the Town ditch, and extending in length from the said Chapel as far as S. John's Chapel, on the other side the way. And to these grants did Robert de Curli add his confirmation 
x Ib. f. 9 b.  of the Church of Budebroke, acknowledging it to be a Chapel belonging to the said mother Church of our Lady; to which Church of Budebroke did then belong lx. Acres of enclosure on the one side of the Town, and as many on the other, and a House for the Priests, with certain crofts anciently belonging to that Church; as also the whole tithes of Budbroke, Hamton, Norton, and Greve; and of the Mill and Pool belonging to the Town; provided that the said Canons did place a Vicar there, with the consent of him the said Robert and his Heirs: All which were confirmed 
y Ib. f. 12. b.  by Simon Bishop of Worcester, who in the third year of his Episcopacy translated 
z Ib. f. 12. b.  the Priests out of the said Church of All Saints accordingly (a. sc. 1128. 29. H. 1. And united 
a Ib. f. 56. a.  and annexed the Churches above specified unto this college of our Lady, to be possessed by the same Dean and Canons for their own proper behoof: as also by 
b Ib. f. 14. a.  Thomas Archb. of Canterbury, (commonly called St. Thomas) by 
c Ib. b.  Pope Eugenius the 3. Adrian 
d Ib. f. 17. a.  the 4. King. H. 1. and other 
e Ib. f. 22. b. etc.  succeeding Bishops.  
Canonicus Secularis.  
Little can I say touching this sort of Canons, for as much as they were no other than Priests, and called Secular, in regard they performed the Offices of such in serving the world, by administering to lay people upon all occasions, whereas those as lived Regularly did not so do; Neither had they their diet, or lodging in common like the Monks and Regular Canons, but habitations apart, and their maintenance several, by distinct shares, called Prebendaries, assigned unto them, as those in our Collegiate and Cathedral Churches even till these times used to have; their habit not differing, as by this here represented from an ancient Monumental Portraiture in brass, still remaining upon a Marble in the body of this Church, may be seen. Of which kind were those that before King Edgar's time had got footing 
Monast. Anglic. p. 33. a 140. a. ●. Vide Cart. 9 E. 3. n. 49. per Inspex.  in divers of our Monasteries; but, through the advice of St. Dunstan ● and power of that devout Monarch, were ejected, 
Monast. Anglic. p. 33. a 140. a. ●. Vide Cart. 9 E. 3. n. 49. per Inspex.  and the Monks again restored, consonant to the mind of their pious founders.  
Much ado there was betwixt the Dean and Canons of this Church, and the Prior of S. Sepulchers in Warwick, the said Prior making claim 
Ib. f. ● 17. b.  to a right in this Parish; but these differences were at length determined 
Ib. f. ● 17. b.  by Pope Adrian the 4. about the beginning of K.H. 2. reign, and the right therein adjudged to the said Dean & Canons; all which was afterwards confirmed 
Ib. f. 18. etc.  by other Popes and Bishops. In 8. E. 3. T. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, out of the great respect he bore to this college of Priests, gave 
Ib. f. 61. b.  them the perpetual advouson of the Church of Pillerton-Hercy in this County, which was approriated 
Ib. 63. a.  thereto for augmentation of their maintenance in An. 1341. 15. E. 3. But such was the regardlesness of the rights belonging to this Church by those that had to do in the government thereof, that in process of time it received no small loss by the alienation of a great part of its possessions, till Will. Wirlese● B. of Worcester (afterwards Archb. of Canterbury) moved thereto by the said Earl, restored 
●b. f. 55. b.  unto it the greatest part of those ancient rights which before it had: howbeit, by that Instrument it appears, 
Ib. f. 56. b.  that whereas the priory of S. Sepulchers in Warwick was founded where the Churches of S. Sepulchers and S. Helen's stood; and 
Ib. f. 56. b.  that the Church of Gretham in Rutland had been very anciently appropriated to the said Priory of S. Sepulchers, in consideration whereof the Canons of that House perpetually found at their charge one Sub-Deacon to serve in the said Collegiate Church, there was an impossibility of restoring them thereto.  
As also, 
●b. f. 57 ● etc.  whereas the Churches of S. John, S. Michael, S. Laurence, S. Peter, and S. James, all standing within the Precincts of this Town, whereof the most wanted churchyards for Sepulture, and the rest were grown ruinous, there was no necessity at all of repairing them, forasmuch as this Collegiate Church had capacity sufficient to receive all the inhabitants coming thereto, and the churchyard spacious enough for to bury their dead; that from thenceforth they should constantly come to this Church, there to make their Processions, and hear Divine service, as heretofore upon Sundays and Festivals, in acknowledgement of subjection (thereto, it being the mother Church) they had used to do, and have sepulture in the churchyard there, in regard that by this Decree and Constitution all other places within the compass of this Town, except the Church & churchyard of S. Nicholas, were thenceforth prohibited from having any ecclesiastic burial in them: Which Decree and Constitution, whereby also several Pensions are assigned out of the revenues belonging to the college, for the Canons-resident, differing in proportion from the nonresident, bears date at Hertlebury 24. Dec. An. 1367. 41. E. 3.  
After this divers eminent persons became Benefactors thereto; viz. Sir Will. Beauchamp Knight, (a younger son to the before specified Earl) who in March 15. R. 2. gave 
p Ib. f. 81. b. Claus. 11. H. 4. in d. m. 25.  the advouson of the Church of Spellesbury in Oxfordsh. for augmentation of their maintenance, to the intent that they should pray for the good estate of K. Ric. 2. Q. Anne his consort, and for their Souls after their departure out of this world; as also for the good estate of him the said Sir Will. and Dame Joane his wife, during this life, and for their Souls afterwards, together with the Souls of the said King's Progenitors, his own Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased: which Church was appropriated 
q Ib. f. 81. a.  thereto 18. Martii the same year. And in April following, Thomas B. then E. of Warw. (elder brother to the said Sir Will.) considering, 
r Ib. f. 94. a.  that this Coll. Church so founded by his noble Ancestors, was not sufficiently endowed, did for the good estate of the said K. and Q. of himself and the Lady Margaret his wife, Sir Will. Beauchamp his brother, and Dame Joane his wife; as also of all their children during this life, and for their Souls after their departures out of this world, together with the Souls of their Progenitors, Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased, bestow 
s Ib. f. 94. a.  upon the said Dean and Canons, and their Successors, in further enlargement of their maintenance, half an Acre of Land in Haselore, with the perpetual patronage of that Church: a quarter of an Acre of Land in Wolfhamcote, with the advouson of the Church (both in this County;) and a quarter of an Acre of Land in Wytlesford in Cambridgesh. with the advouson of that Church; which said Churches were appropriated accordingly; viz. 
t Ib. f. 94. b.  that of Wytlesford in Dec. following, that 
u Ib. f. 127. a.  of Haselore in Oct. 18. R. 2. and that 
w Ib. f. 164. b.  of Wolfhamcote in nou. 19 R. 2.  
And upon the Feast day of S. Michael 18. R. 2. did the before specified Sir Will. Beauchamp, then styled Lord Bergavenny, give 
x Ib. f. 104. b.  further to this Coll. Church, half an Acre of Land in Chadsley-Corbet in Com. Wigorn. with the advouson of the Church, to be appropriated thereunto, to pray for the good estate of himself and Dame Joane his wife; Tho. E. of Warwick, his brother, & Margaret his wife; as also for their Children during this life, and for their Souls after their departure hence; which Church was accordingly appropriated 
y Ib. f. 105. b.  in Octob. following. And notwithstanding all this, the said Earl, thinking their endowment too slender, by his Charter 
z Ib. f. 152. b.  bearing date 20. Sept. 19 R. 2. gave thereunto his manor of Haseloure in this County: And not only perfected 
a Rot. I. Rous.  the work of that stately choir, begun 
b Rot. I. Rous.  by his Father (in the midst whereof his said fathers, and mother's Monument doth stand) but built 
c Ex. Comp. Balliv. Warw. Com. circ● an. 17. R. 2.  anew the whole body of the Church from the ground, in the form it now appears, the timber employed therein being bought 
d Ex. Comp. Balliv. Warw. Com. circ● an. 17. R. 2.  of his brother in Allesley woods for that purpose; In which choir there was at that time a statue of the famous Guy, but altered 
e Ex Comp. de an. 19 R. 2.  in 19 R. 2. by one john Sutton a Carver, who did cut the Arms of the ancient Earls of Warwick upon it.  
But as some, out of their devout affections for the advancement of God's service were munificent Benefactors to this Collegiate Church, yet were there others as apt to detain its rights; for notwithstanding that Decree made by Will. Wittlesey Bishop of Worcester, before specified, the profits of the Churches of S. Nicholas, S. Peter, S. Laurence, and Budbroke, were yet withheld, 
f Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 1. m. 29.  under colour that the said restitution and confirmation did not in express words extend to the Successors of the then Dean and Canons to whom the same was granted; therefore in 22. R. 2. the King gave 
g Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 1. m. 29.  a new licence to them for their union and appropriation, which appropriation 
h Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Wigor●. f. 396. a.  was accordingly made by Tideman de Winchcomb Bishop of Worcester, 7. Martii the same year. Amongst other the Benefactors to this Church Wal●er Power was not the least; for I find, that by his deed 
i Regist. C●ll. de Warw. f. 216. b.  bearing date 4. Martii 2. H. 4. to the intent that the Dean and Chapter and their Successors should there celebrate two Obits yearly for ever; viz. one for the Soul of Margaret his wife then deceased, and the other for his own Soul after his departure out of this world, he gave thereunto his manor of Hethcote in this County, with Proviso, that if they failed in the celebration of the said Obits, they should forfeit xl. s. to be levied by distress upon that manor. Shortly after which did Will. de Peto, E●quire (of whom and his family I have spoke in Chesterton) release 
k Ib. f. 170. a.  unto them (sc. 15. Apr. 6. H. 4.) all his interest in the advouson of the Church of Wolfhamcote before specified (●or it was purchased 
l Ib. ●. 163. b.  by T. Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, who gave i●, of Sr. john de Peto Kt. father to this Will. in 38. E. 3.) covenanting 
m Ib. f. 170. a. b.  with them thereupon, that in case he departed this life within the County of Warw. they should cause his body to be brought thither, and interred in the said Coll. Church, in such a place as he did before direct; and celebrate his Anniversary on the day of his obits, register his name in their martyrologue, and pray for him his Ancestors and Heirs as Founders and Patrons of the said Church of Wolfhamcote; as also to cause his grave to be covered with a Monumental stone, and his Arms cut thereupon, with an inscription declaring his death, according to his, or his councel's directions.  
I will now proceed with its other Benefactors in order of time as I find them; The first whereof was K.E. 4. who, partly in consideration of an an annuity of viij. s. 1. d. ob. q. and of a portion of Tithe amounting to xxiiii. s. per an. issuing out of Fulbroke in this County, which the said Coll. Church was possessed of till John D. of Bedford enclosed that Lordship and made it a Park; And partly for that the said Dean and Canons had undertaken to solemnize perpetually, upon the 30. of Decemb. yearly one obits in the said Church for the health of the S●uls of the most excellent Prince Richard Duke of York, father to the said K. and Rich. Nevil E. of Salisbury deceased, did by his Letters Pat. 
n Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 3. m. 17.  bearing date 16. Decemb. in the first year of his reign, grant unto them and their Successors a certain portion of enclosed ground, called Northbroke, parcel of that Lordship of Fulbroke, lying Northwards of the said Park, but not included therein. And about the 8. of Edw. 4. Ric. Nevil then Earl of Warwick, and Anne his wife, daughter to R●ch. Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, (but sister and Heir to Duke Henry her brother) gave 
o Esc. 8. E. 4. n. 64.  them the manors of Bathkinton & Wolvardinton in this County, with 3. Tenements and one Garden in Warwick, situate next to the churchyard of this Coll. Church: which grant was (as I conceive) in accomplishment of the last Will of the said Rich. B. who ordained 
p I. Rous. 141.  that ●or the increase of Divine service in this Church there should be lands, or advousons, a mortized, to find 4. Priests and two Clerks for ever, over and above the number that were there before (as in my story of the said Earl is showed.)  
To these K.H. 7. in 16. of his reign granted 
q Pat. 1●. H. 7. p. ●● 7.  the place where a Church, called Cuckow-Church had heretofore stood, with the churchyard (which was in Wedgnock-Park as I have already declared) and all the rights thereto belonging, together with xl. s. annuity, in exchange for the glebe anciently given thereto by the E. of Warwick.  
Having thus made recital of whatsoever I have seen memorable in relation to its endowments, I shall here add a Catalogue 
r Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 301. b.  of such Books as find did belong thereto in An. 1407. 8. H. 4. As also of the relics as they were inventoried in An. 1455. 33. H. 6.  

First viij. Mass book is and a Gospellarye and a Pistellarye.  
Also vi. new G ... yells and two. old.  
Also two. Troperes.  
Also viij. Portos with Legend, and two. Legends, the one of temporal another of ........  
Also two. new Antiphoners & and two. old.  
Also three Sauters.  
Also vi. Processionals, and another with an Emanuel.  
Also a martyrologue and an Ynmer with Immitatories.  
Also a new Emanuel and an Ordinal.  
Also a Catholicon.   

Reliquiae. 
s Ib. f. 2●4 b. .  
Quaedam pars de cruse in qua Crucifixus est Jesus.  
De Capillis b. Mariae, & de vestimentis ejus.  
Quaedam zona ejusdem b. marry Virg. & de tumba ejusd●m b. Mariae.  
Ossa b. Egi●ii Abbatis, & stola ejusdem, cum aliis diversis rel●quiis.  
Quaedam pars de lacte b. Mariae virgins.  
De oleo S. Katherinae virgins.  
Reliquiae Sanctorum Edw. regis, Swithini, & Alk●mundi, Wolfadi & Ruffini, sc. ossa eorum.  
Quaedam reliquiae S. jacobi Apostoli.  
Quoddam cilicium S. Thomae Cantuar. Archiep.  
De tumba Domini nostri jesu Christi, & de spina quae posita fuit super capud Jesu.  
De dente & ossibus S. Laurentii martyris.  
Quaedam pars de Cathedra Patriarchae Abrahae.  
Oleum in quo venit ignis in vigilia Paschae de coelo.  
Quoddam os beati Andrei Apostoli.  
Pecten b. Edmundi Cantuar. archiep.  
Quaedam pars de manutergio Nichodemi quando sustinuit corpus domini super humeros.  
Quaedam pars de arboribus montis Calvariae.  
De rubo quem viderat Moyses incombustum.  
Cornu eburneum S. Georgii martyris.  
Oleum S. Nicholai episc. cum aliis reliquiis.  
Quaedam sartago S. Brandani.  
De clamyde S. Martini episc.  
De ossibus Sanctorum Innocentium.  
Reliquiae de S. Margareta, & de S. Maria Magdalena.  
Reliquiae S. Blasii & S. Taddei Apostoli.  
Reliquiae S. Hugonis Lincoln. episc. & Martyris.  
De sepulchro Domini, & de petra Montis Calvariae.  
De presepe Domini & columpna ad quam fuit ligatus quando fuit flagellatus.  
De petra super quam fuit vinctus post mortem.  
De sepulchro S. Catherinae virgins.  
De genu S. Georgii, & de petra super quam sanguinavit in martyrio suo.  
De ossibus S. Brendani.  
De fancy S. Stephani.  
De veste & capillis S. Mariae Magdalenae.  
De rupe in qua S. Anna jacet.  
De capillis beati Francisci.  
De vestimento S. Agnetis.  
De velo & tunica beatae Clarae.  
De reliquiis S. Ceciliae.   
I now come to that fatal Survey 
u MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 1. a. b.  in 26. H. 8. the forerunner of its dissolution; whereby I find that the yearly revenues belonging thereto were then certified to be CCCxxxiiii. li. two. s. iii. d. ob.  
Out of which was allowed, ʷ per ann. to the Dean for his stipend. 

w Ib. f. 2. a.  26. li. 13. s. 04. d.  To john Watwood one of the prebend's, called S. Peter's. 
13-06-08  To john Fisher another of the prebend's, called S. john Bapt. 
13-06-08  To David Vaughan another of the prebend's, called S. Laurence. 
02-00-00  To Thomas Leason another of the prebend's, called S. Michael's. 
02-00-00  To Robert Wythington another of the prebend's, called S. james. 
02-00-00  To Robert Hoole Curate of this Parish Church. 
06-13-04  To ten Priests which were Vicars, daily serving in the said Collegiate Church. 
07-06-08 a piece.  To six Choristers. 
02-00-00 a piece.   
The yearly Obits 
x Ib. f. 3. a.  kept in this Church, for which also there were several allowances were these:  
Of Thomas Beauchamp the father, and Thomas his son, both Earls of Warwick; Of Margaret Countess of UUarwick; (wife to the last Thomas) Of Ric. Beauchamp. E. of Warw. Of Ric. Duke of York; Of Rich. Nevil Earl of UUarwick; Of K. Henry 7. Of Walter Power, and of William Peito. As also of john Young, Ralph Power, Thom. Rowse, Will. Launder, John Allestre, and john Acreman; which last mentioned six, were ecclesiastic persons, as it seems; Henry Grey, marquis Dorset, being then high 
y Ib. f. 3. b.  Steward of the said college, having an annuity of xl. s. per ann.  
Patroni Decanatus. 
Decani.  Will. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 

Giff. f. 408. ●.  Magr. Will. de Apperleg. 7. Id. Dec. 1296.  Guido de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 

Geyn. f. 40. b.  Mr. Rob. Tankard Pbr. 6. Id. julii 1306.  Guido de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 

Maidst. f. 14. b.  Rob. de Geryn accol. (post resign. Ric. de Alencester ult. Decani) 18. Cal. Septemb. 1314.  Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Magr. Thom. de Lench Cler. 10. Feb. 1338. 
S. Germ. ●. 157. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
D. Nich. Southam Pbr. 1. Dec. 1361. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 41. b.   Thomas de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Thom. young Cler. 27. Sept. 1395. 
Tid. f. 1. a.   Ric. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
D. joh. Porter Cap. 10. April 1432. 
Pult. f. 125● b.   Firmarii dom. Regis etc. terr. Ric. Comit. Warw. 
D. Rob. Cherbury Cap. 4. Maii 1443. 
Bourch. f. 92. b.   Nobilis & praepotens D. Ric. Comes Warw. 
D. Will. Berkeswell. 15. Dec. 1454. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 123. b.   Nob. & praepotens Ric. Co. Warw. & Sarum. 
Mr. joh. Southwell 11. Martii 1469. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 9 b.   D. Episcopus. 
Mr. Edm. Albone in medicinis Dr. & Pbr. 17. Oct. 1481. 
Alc. f. 92. b.   Ric. Rex Angl. ratione minoris et. Edw. Com. Warw. 
Mr. Ric Brakenburgh 18. Maii 1485. 
Ib. f. 149. a.   Henr. 7. Rex Angl. ratione Comitatus Warwic. in manu sua exist. 
Mr. Will. Stokdal S. Theol. professor, 13. Julii 1498. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 7. b.   Henr. 7. Rex Angl. ratione Comitatus Warwic. in manu sua exist. 
Edw. Haseley Cap. 10. Dec. 1498. 
Ib. f. 8. a.   Henr. 7. Rex Angl. ratione Comitatus Warwic. in manu sua exist. 
Mr. Rad. Colingwode S. 
Ib. f. 50. b.   Henr. 7. Rex Angl. ratione Comitatus Warwic. in manu sua exist. 
Theol. prof. 29. Maii 1507.  Henr. 8. Rex. Angl. ratione & supra. 
Mr. joh. Allestre Cler. 22. Aug. 1510. 
Ib. f. 65. a.   Henr. 8. Rex. Angl. ratione & supra. 
Mr. joh. Knyghtley Cler. 15. Maii 1542. 
Bell. f. 29. b.    
But this Collegiate Church (with many more) being dissolved in the Parliament of 37. H. 8. was the same year (inter alia) granted 
z Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 5.  out of the Crown, by Letters Pat. bearing date 15. May, to the inhabitants of Warwick, by the name of the Burgesses of Warwick, and their Successors.  
Here was one only Chantry, founded 
a Esc. 1. H. 4. ●at. 2. H. 4. p. 2. m. 37.  by Rob. Waldene of Warwick in 2. H. 4. for a Priest to sing mass daily, at the Altar of S. Anne, for the good 
b Tideman f. 59 a. b.  estate of Henry 4. then K. of England, Margaret Countess of Warwick, Richard, her Son, then E. of Warwick, and Eliz. his wife; and of him the said Robert and Elene his wife, during this life; as also for the Souls of Thomas Beauchamp, late Earl of Warwick, and of Alice sometime wife of the said Rob. Waldene; and likewise for the Souls of their Children, Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased; for the maintenance of which Priest, he gave C. iiii. s. iiii. d. yearly Rent issuing out of divers messages l●ing in Warwick, M●ton, Longbridge, Lee, Bereford, and Preston-Bagot, all in this County.  

Inscriptions upon the Bells in this Church.  
1  
2 Vox domini jesu Christi vox exaltationis.  
3 Aeternis annis resonat Campana Johannis.  
4 Isabel Beauchamp first founded me.  
5 Trinitati sacra fiat haec Campaena beatae.  
6 Dat sonitum plenum Jesus' & modulamen amoenum.  
Ihesu have merci on me Isabell.   
About the skirt thereof.  
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉  
Having in my Story of the Earls represented their Monuments which are within this Church, choir, and our Lady chapel, I shall here exhibit the residue, now remaining, with such monumental Inscriptions as be yet undefaced.   

In the body of the Church, upon Marble grave-stones with plates of brass.  
Hic iacent Willielmus Hopkins quondam burgensis ville Warwici, qui obiit seven. die Februarii Anno Domini M. CCCCliiii, Et Margareta uxor eiusdem, que obiit xiii. die Februarii Anno Domini MCCCCli, quorum animabus propitietur Dens, Amen.  
Hic iacet Ricardus Ellyn, bocher, quondam burgensis & magister Oplde istius ville, qui obiit two. die mensis Martii Anno Domini M. CCCClxvi. Cuius anime propitietur Deus, Amen.  
Hic iacet Magister Johannes stonies quondam Canonicus istius Ecclesie, ac Rector de Hanslap & Bukby, qui obsit xliii. die Augusti Anno Domini M. CCCClxxxvi, cuius anime propitietur Deus, Amen.  
Orate pro animabus Benedicti Medley, et Agnetis uxoris tius.  
Hic iacet Dominus Johannes Walker Capellanus Cantarie gild qui obiit vicessimo primo die Augusti Anno Domini M. CCCC. nonagessimo primo; cuius anime propitietur Deus, Amen.  
Hic iacet Ricardus both quondam burgensis Warwici, Et Alicia uxor eins, quorum animabus propitietur Deus, Amen.  
Hic iacet Dominus Oliverus Alwode quondam Canonicus istius Ecclesie, as Rector de Ilmyndon & Bukbroke, qui obiit. Two. die Novembris Anno Domini Millesimo CCCCxxxxi. cuius anime propitietur Deus, Amen.  

Near the Belfrey-dore.  
Quae fuit Edmundi conjux Prior Elizabetha  
Gregorii, gentis Radclifforum edita stirpe  
Fratris Appollinea clari doctoris in arte  
Hìc placidè fatis defuncta in pace quiescit  
Mille novem demptis Christi numeravimus annos  
Sexcentosque dies Octobris bis quoque denos  
Cum lenti crebros morbi perpessa labores  
Ante diem periit summoque in flore, puellis  
Elizabetha, Annaque tenella prole relictis  
Quodque unum potuit supremum pignus amoris  
Hoc conjux dedit, & signavit carmine marmor.  
1591.   

On a plate of brass fixed in the wall near the chapterhouse door, upon which are also the portraitures of a man and his wife in gowns.  
Of your charity give thanks for the souls of Thomas Oken and Joane his wyff, on whose souls Jesus hath mercy, Jesus hath mercy. Amen. Remember the charity for the poor for ever Anno Domini M. CCCCClxxiii.  
And here, before I proceed further with these monumental Inscriptions, I must not omit to point at the particular pious works of the same Thomas Oken; who, having been born in this Borough of very mean parentage, and exercising the trade of a Mercer, by God's blessing upon his industry, purchased lands here, as also in Badsley, Beusale, and Harbury, in this County, of good value; which by his deed 
Ex ipso autogr. penès Balliv. & Burgenses Warwci. , dated 1. Jan. 13 Eliz. he passed unto certain Feoffees; by whom they were so settled, as that, out of the profits thence arising, there should be yearly paid towards the increase of the head schoolmasters wages xl Sol. and as much to the under schoolmaster; 4 li. to the poor of Warwick; viz. at Christmas 40 s. and at Easter 40 s. For 4. Sermons every year 40 s. To six poor Almesfolk that he appointed to be placed in three of his Houses for ever 24. s. a piece, with six black Gowns of Rugg or Cotton● Appointing, that the Collectors of the Rents issuing out of those lands should once every year give up their accounts to the same Feoffees in the presence of the bailiff and Burgesses of Warwick; and a Sermon to be preached upon that day, for which the Preacher to have vi s. viij d. and the bailiff, with the rest, xx s. for a dinner. But, besides all this, by his last Will 
abide.  and Testament, bearing date 24. Nou. the year abovesaid, whereby he disposed his body to be buried near St. Anne's Altar within this Church, and those portraitures in brass of himself and his wife, with the Inscription, before inserted, to be made, did he give xxx li. to be distributed to the poor, by xii d. a piece. Ten pounds to 30. poor maidens to their marriages, viz. vi s. viij d. a piece; 100 li. to the Town of Warwick to buy land to enlarge their Common, wherewith they purchased a piece of ground called Michaell's piece: And to the bailiff and Burgesses several pieces of plate, which, ever since, have been transmitted from each bailiff to his successor. To the bailiff and Aldermen of Stratford, and their successors he also gave 40 li. to be set out to eight honest Tradesmen within that Town; viz. 5 li. a man, for three or four years together at eight pence in the pound; whereof the one half to go to the poor; the other to the same bailiff and his brethren to pay 3 s. 4 d. unto a Minister that shall preach unto them a Sermon, the rest they themselves to make merry with, and at the end of their mirth, give God thanks and say the Lords Prayer. The like bequest made he to the town of Banbury, and died 30. julii Anno 1573. 15 Eliz.   

Upon a Tablet, at the upper end of the North Isle over the chapterhouse door.  
Nomine non natura, Patri Fishero Generoso, quondam hujus Burgi Senescallo prudentissimo, Supervisori sagacissimo, Auditori fidelissimo, Gulielmus Spicerus, cùm adoptione, tùm affectione filius, rude hoc Monumentum filialis pietatis documentum posuit, non sine luctu.   

Upon another Tablet hanging on the East side of the uppermost pillar in the North I'll. NICHOLAS IFFELER  
Borne at Ozenbrigge in the Province of Westphalia in Germany, as a travailing Pilgrim upon earth did leave his native country, and made a free Denizen in England, inhabited here within this Borough of Warwick, where using the mystery of a glazier painfully, and walking in his vocation uprightly, God so blessed the increase of his goods and good name, that he was preferred to be one of the principal Burgesses of this Borough; who for a short time enjoying that place, showing himself an example worthy of imitation in sincere Religion and charitable devotion, did give order for the erection of an hospital for the necessary and continual relief of eight poor persons, and bestowed likewise another portion of his lands for the further benefit of this Borough. And then departing out of this earthly tabernacle unto the celestial Jerusalem, bequeathed his soul to God, through his mercy, of him to be received, his body to the earth, here to be buried, and his good name to posterity, continually to be remembered; who lived and died the faithful servant of Christ, upon the 14. day of January in the year of our Lord God 1591. of his age 80. Via sine devio, vita sine termino, est mihi Christus.   

In a plate of brass fixed on the pillar by the Pulpit.  
Hic jacet Margareta Uxor Gulielmi Vyner, quae certa spe in Christo resurgendi, piè, placidèque Deo animam reddidit 24. die julii anno Domini 1609.   

Upon the wall on the South side the Church.  
Hic sepulta jacet Israel, Uxor Johannis Norton generosi, quae xxix. die Novembris Anno Domini 1615. spiritum emisit suum, cujus, juxta tam religiosam, integramque in vitae totius suae erga omnes cursu semitam incessus, cum fideli piaque emigratione sua certissimè testatus est, & quae cordi sunt, obsignavit aeternam, in & per jesum Christum, super se esse pacem & misericordiam ut super Israelem Dei. Vita qualis, Finis talis.   

Upon the same wall.  
In obitum Johannis Norton generosi hujus municipii nuper Senescalli, & deputati Recordatoris, qui obiit Septembris 14. Anno Domini 1635.  
Sed non totus obit, pars petiit coelica, coelum,  
Vivit, & in terris nescia fama mori:  
Frater amans, conjux fidus, virtutis amator,  
Et cultor Domini non simulatus erat.  
Posuit moestissima conjux. D.N.   

Upon the same wall. QUIS HIC DORMIT? WILHELMUS VINER.  
Divers other persons of note do lie here interred, whose Monuments have been long since defaced, as the several Marbles yet remaining, whereupon their Portraitures and Epitaphs in brass were fix●, do manifest. Of these, (as Leland 
Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 164. & 165.  testifieth) were William Berkswell Dean of this Collegiate Church, and one of the Executors to Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, who saw the building of our Lady chapel, and the structure of those buildings (at the East end of the churchyard), called the college, begun by the same Earl Richard, finished. As also Dean Alestre, who translated the body of Earl Richard into that chapel; And Dean Haseley, sometime schoolmaster to King Henry the 7. And moreover our heretofore eminent Antiquary john Rous, of whom I have spoke in guy-cliff, who built a Library over the South porch of this Church, and died 14. jan. Anno 1491. 6 H. 7.  
And lastly, the no less famous, in his kind, Thomas Cartwright, whom Mr. Cambden calls 
Annals R●g. E ●iz. in Anno ●581.  inter Puritanoes ante signanus; and whom the Earl of Leicester, (who bore such a sway in those days,) thought it no small policy to court, his party in this realm being so considerable; insomuch as he made him Master of the hospital, then newly by him here founded.  
But before I further proceed with my monumental matters in this Church, give me leave to digress a little in relating briefly the occasion that moved this Cartwright to broach those Tenets so much tending to the disturbance of the church's peace, as from credible tradition I have heard.  
Being of Trinity college in Cambridge, where Doctor Whitgift was Master, he made suit to be one of the disputants before Queen Elizabeth at her entertainment in that University, and was admitted so to be; but missing of such applause and advancement which he thereupon expected, and apprehending that the Doctor had been his backfriend, he quitted the college, and, going beyond Sea, wrote against him in a schismatical manner. Of which writings I shall say no more than what the learned Whitaker in few words expresseth— Quem Cartwrightus (saith he, speaking of his second Reply) nuper emisit libellum, ejus magnum partem perlegi; ne vivam si quid unquam viderim dissolutiùs ac penè pueriliùs. Verborum satis ille quidem lautam, ac novam supellectilem habet, rerum omnino nullam, quantum ego judicare possum. Deinde, non modò perverse de Principis, in rebus sacris atque Ecclesiasticis authoritate sentit: Sed in Papistarum etiam castra transfugit, à quibus tamen videri vult odio capitali dissidere, verùm ne in hac causa ferendus, & aliis etiam in partibus tela à Papistis mutuatur. Denique (ut de Ambrosio dixit Hieronymus) verbis ludit, planèque indignus est qui à quopiam docto confutetur.  
And I have been told, from good authority, that the reverend Bishop Andrew's observed, that this Cartwright was the first that in the Church of England began the way of praying ex tempore, before his Sermon (which some call by the spirit.)  
From the body of the Church I next come to the Quire.  
On the North side of this choir, towards the upper end, lieth interred William Parr marquis of Northampton, as by his achievements, viz. coat of arms, Sword, Shield, Helme and Crest, which I have seen there hanging, appeareth; but forasmuch as there is no monumental Inscription, I have here transcribed what Mr. Cambden, in his Annals of Q. Eliz. Anno 1571. hath said of him.  Supremum vitae diem, hoc anno placidè egit Guliemus Parrus, Marchio Northamptoniae, amaenioribus studiis, musicis, amatoriis, & ceterae Aulae jucunditatibus versatissimus; qui ab Henrico octavo primùm ad dignitatem Baronis Parr de Kendalia, deinde, ad nuptias Annae Bourcheirae, Comitis Essexiae unicae haeredis, & simul ad Comitis Essexiae titulum, cum Rex ejus sorerem duxisset; atque ab Edwardo sexto ad Marchionis Northamptoniae stylum & honorem provectus. Sub Maria, quòd pro Jana Greja Regina subornatae arma sumpserit, Majestatis damnatus, ab eadem tamen mox condonatus, & ad patrimonium, ut postea ab Elizabetha ad honores restitutus. Liberos genuit nullos, sed Henricum Herbertum Pembrochiae Comitem, ex altera sorore nepotem, reliquit haeredem.  

Monumental Inscriptions.  
Hic facet Katerina primogenita nobilis viri Domini Thome de Belloc impo quandam Comitis Warwici qui facet humatus in aula australi istius Ecclesie, que obiit in Festo Concentionis beate Marie Uirginis Anno Domini Millesimo CCClxx. octavo.   

An Epitaph upon the death of Mrs Eliz. Chowne, who died the last day of August 1597.  
Here lies Elizabeth twice happy wife  
Of two good virtuous men blest from above  
With both Io ' without both, a godly life  
Till seventye five she lived in perfect love,  
Resting a widow eight and twenty years  
Loving to see her dearest issue wed  
Before her God in glory she appears  
Her corpse feed worms, her soul by Christ is fed  
Anno aetatis suae 75.   

Memoriae sacrum  
Ceciliae Puckering filiae natu secunda Thomae Puckering. Militis & Baronetti, quae Xpo desponsata obiit 9 die Aprilis An. Do. 1636. aetatisque suae 13.  

ANAGRAMMA, mistress Cissely Puckering  
I sleep secure Christ's my King.  
Death's terrors nought affright me nor his sting  
I sleep secure for Christ's my sovereign King.   

Epitaphium.  
Birth breeding beauty grace and carriage sweet  
In thee dear Saint did altogether meet  
The sun ne'er saw a comelier face than thine  
Nor heaven received a spirit more divine  
Thrice happy parents such a child to breed  
Begot again of God's immortal seed  
Cease sorrowing then, sigh Saints and Angels sing  
To see her matched with an eternal King.    

Memoriae Sacrum.  
Thomae Rous, filii natu quarti Thomae Rous de Rous-Lench in Comitatu Wigorniae Baronetti, qui primis aetatis suae obiit, nono die Septembris Anno Domini 1645.    

Our Lady chapel.  
ON the South side, and adjoining to the choir of this Church, stands that stately and beautiful chapel dedicated to the honour of the B. Virgin, the fabric whereof was begun 
e Ex Comp. W. Berkswell unius Exec. Comitis Ric. penès Ball. & Burg. Warw.  by the Executors of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick (according to the appointment of his Will) in 21 H. 6. and perfected 
f Ex Comp. W. Berkswell unius Exec. Comitis Ric. penès Ball. & Burg. Warw.  in 3 E. 4. together with that magnificent tomb for the said Earl, inferior to none in England, except that of K. H. 7. in Westminster abbey; the charge of all which came to no less than 2481 li. 04 s. 07 d. ob. as by the particular accounts appeareth: but to how vast a sum such a piece of work would have amounted to in these days, may be easily guessed by that great disproportion in the prizes of things now, from what they were then, the value 
g Ex Compot. Balliv. Warw. commit. de an 7 H. 4.  of an ox being about that time xiii s. iv d. and of a quarter of bread-corne iii s. iv d.  
That the beauty of this goodly chapel and Monument, through the iniquity of later times, is now much impaired, all that have seen it may easily discern, and thereby guests at the glory wherein it once stood; to such therefore would there be no great need to say more thereof; but for the satisfaction of others I have here thought fit to insert a brief of the Covenants 
h Ex ipsis autog. penès Balliv. & Burg. Warwici.  betwixt the said Executors, viz. Thomas Huggeford, Nich. Rodye, and Will. Berkswell, and the several Artists that were employed in the most exquisite parts of its fabric and ornaments, as also of the costly tomb before specified, bearing date xiii. junii 32 H. 6.  
john Essex Marbler, Will. Austen Founder, and Thomas Stevyns coppersmith, do covenant with the said Executors, that they shall make, forge, and work in most finest wise and of the finest Latin, one large plate to be dressed and to lie on the overmost stone of the tomb under the Image that shall lie on the same tomb; and two narrow plates to go round about the stone. Also they shall make in like wise, and like Latin, an Hearse to be dressed and set upon the said stone, over the Image, to bear a covering to be ordained; the large plate, to be made of the finest and thickest Cullen plate, shall be in length viij. foot and in breadth iii. foot and one inch. Either of the said long places for writing shall be in breadth to fill justly the casements provided therefore; the Hearse to be made in the comeliest wise, justly in length, breadth, thickness, and height thereof and of every part thereof, and in workmanship in all places and pieces such, and after an Hearse of timber which the Executors shall make for a pattern: and in ten panells of this Hearse of Letters, the said workman shall set, in the most finest and fairest wise ten Scutcheons of arms such as the Executors will devise. In the two long plates they shall write in Latin in fine manner all such Scripture of Declaration as the said Executors shall devise, that may be contained and comprehended in the plates; all the champes about the Letter to be abated and hatched curiously to set out the Letters. All the aforesaid large plates, and all the said two plates through all the over sides of them, and all the said Hearse of Latin, without and within, they shall repair and gild with the finest gold, as finely, and as well in all places through, as is or shall be any place of the aforesaid Image, which one Bartholomew Goldsmyth then had in gilding; All the said workmanship, in making, finishing, laying and fastening is to be at the charge of the said workmen. And for the same they have in sterling money Cxxv li.  
Will. Austen Citizen and Founder of London xiv. Martii 30 H. 6. covenanteth, etc. to cast, work, and perfectly to make, of the finest Latin to be gilded that may be found, xiv. Images embossed, of Lords and Ladies in divers vestures, called Weepers, to stand in housings made about the tomb, those Images to be made in breadth, length, & thickness, etc. to xiv. patterns made of timber. Also he shall make xviii. Less Images of angels, to stand in other housings, as shall be appointed by patterns, whereof ix. after one side, and ix. after another. Also he must make an Hearse to stand on the tomb, above and about the principal Image that shall lie in the tomb, according to a pattern; the stuff and Workmanship to the repairing to be at the charge of the said Will. Austen. And the Executors shall pay for every Image that shall lie on the tomb, of the weepers so made in Latin xiii s. iv d. And for every Image of angels so made us. And for every pound of Latin that shall be in the Hearse x d. And shall pay and bear the costs of the said Austen for setting the said Images and hearse.  
The said Will. Austen. xi Feb. 28 H. 6. doth covenant to cast and make an Image of a man armed, of fine Latin, garnished with certain ornaments, viz. with Sword and Dagger; with a Garter; with a helm and Crest under his head, and at his feet a Bear muzzled, and a Griffon, perfectly made of the finest Latin, according to patterns; all which to be brought to Warwick, and laid on the tomb, at the peril of the said Austen; the said Executors paying for the Image, perfectly made and laid and all the ornaments, in good order, besides the cost of the said workmen to Warwick, and working there to lay the Image, and besides the cost of the carriages, all which are to be born by the said Executors, in total xl li.  
Bartholomew Lambespring Dutchman, and G●ldsmyth of London 23. Maii 27 H. 6. covenanteth to repair, whone, and pullish, and to make perfect to the gild, an Image of Latin of a man armed that is in making, to lie over the tomb, and all the apparel that belongeth thereunto, as helm, Crest, Sword, etc. and Beasts; the said Executors paying therefore xiii li.  
The said Bartholomew and Will. Austen xii. Martii 31 H. 6. do covenant to pullish and repair xxxii. Images of Latin, lately made by the said Will. Austen for the tomb, viz. xviii. Images of angels, and xiv. Images of Mourners, ready to the gild; the said Executors paying therefore xx li.  
The said Bartholomew 6. Julii 30 H. 6. doth covenant to make xiv. Scutcheons of the finest Latin, to be set under xiv. Images of Lords and Ladies, Weepers, about the tomb; every Scutcheon to be made meet in length, breadth and thickness, to the place it shall stand in the Marble according to the patterns. These xiv. Scotcheons, and the arms in them, the said Bartholomew shall make, repair, grave. gild, enamil, and pullish as well as is possible; and the same Scutcheons shall set up, and pin fast, and shall bear the charge of all the stuff thereof, the said Executors paying for every Scutcheon xv s. sterling, which in all amounteth to xli. x s.  
The said Bartholomew xx. Julii 31 H. 6. doth covenant etc. to gild, pullish, and burnish xxxii. Images, whereof xiv. Mourners, and xviii. Angels to be set about the tomb, and to make the visages and hands, and all other bears of all the said Images, in most quick and fair wise, and to save the gold as much as may be from and without spoiling, and to find all things saving gold; the said Executors to find all the gold that shall be occupied thereabout, and to pay him for his other charges and labours, either xl. li. or else so much as two honest and skilful Goldsmyths shall say upon the view of the work, what the same, besides gold and his labour, is worth: and the Executors are to deliver money from time to time, as the work goeth forward, whereof they pay Li. li. viij s. iv d.  
The said Bartholomew iiio. Martii 32 H. 6. doth covenant to make clean, to gild, to burnish, and pullish the great Image of Latin, which shall lie upon the tomb, with the helm and Crest, the Bear and the Griffon, and all other the ornaments of Latin; and the said Bartholomew shall find all manner of stuff for the doing thereof, saving gold, and all workmanship at his charges, the said Executors providing gold, and giving to the said Bartholomew such sum and sums of money for his charges and workmanship as two honest and skilful Goldsmyths, viewing the work, shall adjudge, whereof some of the money to be paid for the board of the workmen, as the work shall go forward, whereof they pay xcv li. two s. viij d.  
John board of Corff. Castle in the County of Dorset Marbler 16. Maii. 35 H. 6. doth covenant to make a tomb of Marble, to be set on the said Earls grave; the said tomb to be made well, clean, and sufficiently, of a good and fine Marble, as well coloured as may be had in England. The uppermost stone of the tomb and the base thereof to contain in length ix. foot of the standard, in breadth iv. foot, and in thickness seven. inches: the course of the tomb to be of good and due proportion to answer the length and breadth of the uppermost stone; and a pace to be made round about the tomb of like good marble, to stand on the ground; which pace shall contain in thickness vi. Inches and in breadth xviii. inches. The tomb to bear in height from the pace iv. foot and a half. And in and about the same tomb to make xiv. Principal housings, and under every principal housing a goodly quarter for a Scutcheon of copper and gilt to be set in; and to do all the work and workmanship about the same tomb to the entail, according to a portraiture delivered him; and the carriages and bringing to Warwick, and there to set the same up where it shall stand: the entailing to be at the charge of the Executors: after which entailing the said Marbler shall pullish and cleanse the said tomb in Workmanlike sort: And for all the said Marble, carriage and work he shall have in sterling money xlv li.  
The said Marbler covenanteth to provide, of good and well coloured Marble, so many stones as will pave the chapel where the tomb standeth, every stone containing in thickness two inches, and in convenient breadth, and to bring the same to Warwick and lay it: And for the stuff, workmanship, and carriage of every hundred of those stones, he shall have xl s. which in the total comes to iv li. xiii s. iv. d.  
John Prudde of Westminster glazier 23. Junii 25 H. 6. covenanteth, etc. to glass all the windows in the new chapel in Warwick, with glass beyond the Seas, and with no glass of England; and that in the finest wise, with the best, cleanest, and strongest glass of beyond the Sea that may be had in England, and of the finest colours of blue, yellow, red, purpure, sanguine, and violet, and of all other colours that shall be most necessary, and best to make rich and embellish the matters, Images and stories that shall be delivered and appointed by the said Executors by patterns in paper, afterwards to be newly traced and pictured by another Painter in rich colour at the charges of the said glazier: All which proportions the said John Prudde must make perfectly to fine, glass, eneylin it, and finely and strongly set it in lead and souder, as well as any glass is in England: Of white glass, green glass, black glass, he shall put in as little as shall be needful for the showing and setting forth of the matters, Images and stories. And the said glazier shall take charge of the same glass, wrought and to be brought to Warwick, and set up there, in the windows of the said chapel; the Executors paying to the said glazier for every foot of glass two s. and so for the whole xci li. 1 s. x d.  
It appeareth, that after these windows were so finished, the Executors devised some alterations, as to add ........ for our Lady; and Scripture of the marriage of the Earl, and procured the same to be set forth in glass in most fine and curious colours; and for the same they paid the sum of xiii li. vi s. iv d. Also it appeareth, that they caused the windows in the vestry to be curiously glazed with glass of two s. a foot, for which they paid L s. The sum total for the glass of the said Vestry and chapel Xvi li. xviii s. vi d. which in all contain by measure; The East window Cxlix. foot. 1. quarter and two inches.  

The South windows CCCCClx. foot. xi. inches.  
The North windows cccu foot.  
The total DCCCCx. foot, three quarters of a foot and two inches.   
Richard Bird and John Haynes, Citizens and Carpenters of London xii. Febr. 28 H. 6. do covenant to make and set up in the chapel where the Earl is buried, or where the tomb standeth, a pair of Desks of timber, Poppies, seats, sills, planks, Reredoses of timber, with patands of timber, and a crest of fine entail, with a bowtel roving on the crest. And also the Carpenters do covenant to make and set up, finely, and workmanly a parclose of timber about an Organ-loft ordained to stand over the West door of the said chapel, according to patterns: All these things to be made, set up, fastened, soyned, and ordered in as good sort as those in the choir of S. Mary's Church in Warwick; the Executors finding all manner of timber, and carriages; and giving and paying to the said Carpenters, for the workmanship xl. li.  
John Brentwood Citizen and Steyner of London 12. Febr. 28 H. 6. doth covenant to paint fine and curiously to make at Warwick, on the West wall of the new chapel there, the Dome of our Lord God Jesus, and all manner of devises and Imagery thereto belonging, of fair and sightly proportion, as the place shall serve for, with the finest colours, and fine gold: and the said Brentwood shall find all manner of stuff thereto at his charge; the said Executors paying therefore xiii li. vi s. viij d.  
Kristian Coleburne Peinter dwelling in London 13. Junii 32 H. 6. covenanteth, etc. to paint in most fine, fairest and curious wise, four Images of stone ordained for the new chapel in Warwick; whereof two principal Images, the one of our Lady, the other of S. Gabraell the angel; and two less Images, one of S. Anne, and another of S. George: These four to be painted with the finest oil colours, in the richest, finest, and freshest clothings that may be made of fine Gold, Azure, of fine purpure, of fine white & other finest colours necessary, garnished, bordered and powdered in the finest and curiousest wise: All the cost and workmanship of painting to be at the charge of the said Kristian, the Executors paying for the same xii li.  
By the accounts 
i Penès Balliv. & Burgenses Warw.  of the before specified Will. Berkswell, one of the Executors to the said Earl, (and then Dean of this Coll. Church) I find, that the structure of this chapel and Monument was begun in 21 H. 6. but not totally finished till 3 E. 4. (which was full 21. years;) And that the total cost thereof, in the work of Masons, Quarriers, Smyths, plumbers, Carpenters, and other inferior Labourers, added to what those principal Artists had, with whom the said Executors so covenanted, as I have before expressed, amounted to no less than MMCCCCLxxxi li. iv s. seven d. ob. At which time were also the Deanery and college (both standing at the East end of the Churchyard) re-edified by those Executors, the charge whereof came to DCCCCLxxxviii li. nineteen s. ix d.  
But it was not consecrated till 
k Carp. vol. 2. f. 74. b.  the year 1475. (15 E. 4.) that John Halse, or Hales Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield had a special commission for that purpose from John Carpenter then Bishop of Worcester.  
Besides this goodly tomb of Earl Richard (which in the story of his life I have accurately represented) there are in the same chapel these following Monuments; viz. of Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and of Robert his son, who died young as do here follow.  
Here under this tomb lieth the corpse of the Lord Ambrose Duddeley, who after the deceasses of his elder brethren without issue, was son and heir to John Duke of Northumberland.  To whom Queen Elizabeth in the first year of her reign gave the manor of Kibworth-Beauchamp in the County of Leyc. to be held by the service of being Pantler to the Kings & Queens of this realm at their Coronations. 
Which office & manor his said father & other his ancestors Earls of Warwick held. In the second year of her reign the said Queen gave him the office of master of the Ordinance. In the fourth year of her said reign she created him Baron L'●sle and Earl of Warwick. In the same year she made him her Lieutenant general in Normandy, and during the time of his service there he was chosen knight of the noble order of the Garter. In the twelveth year of her reign the said Earl and Edward Lord Clinton, Lord admiral of England, were made Lieutenants jointly and severally of her majesty's Army in the North parts. In the thirteenth year of her reign the said Qu. bestowed on him the Office of chief Butler of England. And in the xvth year of her reign was sworn of her privy council. Who departed this life without issue the xxith day of February 1589. at Bedford house near the city of London; from whence, as himself desired, his corpse was conveyed and interred in this place, 
Near his brother Robert Earl of Leicester, and other his noble ancestors (which was accomplished by his last Will) and well-beloved wife the Lady Anne Countess of Warr. who, in further testimony of her faithful love towards him, bestowed this Monument as a remembrance of him.  
John Dudley esquire, second son to John Lord Dudley and knight of the Garter, married Elizabeth daughter and heir of John Bramshot esquire, and had issue Edmund Duddeley.  
Edmund Duddeley Esquire one of the privy council to king Henry the 7 ●h, married Elizabeth sister and sole heir of John Grey Viscount L'sle, descended as heir of the eldest daughter and coheir of Richard Beauchamp ●●wl in Warwick, and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and hèir of the Lord Berkley and heir of the Lord L'ysle and Ties, and had issue John Duke of Northumberland.   
John Duke of Northumberland and Earl of Warwick, Viscount L'isle and knight of the Garter, married Jane daughter and heir of Sir Edward Guildford knight, and Elianore his wife sister and coheir to Thomas lord lafoy war, and had issue the said Lord Ambrose.  The said Lord Ambrose Dudley married, to his first wife, arm daughter and coheir of William Whorwood esquire, Attorney general to King Henry the eight. 
The said Lord Ambrose married to his second wife Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Gilbert Taylbois knight, sister and sole heir of George Lord Taylbois.  
The said Lord Ambrose, after he was Earl of Warwick, married to his third wife the Lady Anne daughter to Francis Earl of Bedford, Lord Russell, and knight of the Garter.  

DEO VIVENTIUM S.  
SPE CERTA resurgendi in Christo hîc situs est illustrissimus Robertus Dudleyus, Johannis Ducis Northumbriae, Comitis Warwici, Vicecomitis Insulae etc. filius quintus, Comes Leicestriae, Baro Denbighiae, Ordinis tum S. Georgii cùm S. Michaelis eques auratus, Reginae Elizabethae (apud quam singulari gratia florebat) Hippocomus Regiae Aulae, subindè Seneschallus, ab intimis Conciliis: Forestarum, Parcorum, Chacearum etc. citra Trentam summus justiciarius. Exercitus Anglici à dicta Regina Eliz. missi in Belgio, ab anno M.Dlxxxv. ad annum M.Dlxxxvii. Locum tenens & Capitaneus generalis: Provinciarum confederatarum ibidem Gubernator generalis & Praefectus, Regnique Angliae Locum tenens contra Philippum two. Hispanum, numerosa class & exercitu Angliam Anno M. Dlxxxviii. invadentem.  
Animam De● servatori reddidit Anno Salutis M. Dlxxxviii. die quarto Septembris. Optimo & charissimo marito, moestissima uxor Leticia, Francisci Knolles Ordinis S. Georgii equitis aurati, & Regiae Thesaurarii. filia, amoris & conjugalis fidei ergò Posuit.  
It now remains that I take notice of what else I have found worthy of note in relation to this chapel and not already publicly known; which is, that Sir Henry Nevil Kt. son and heir to George Nevil Lord Latimer, by Eliz. the third daughter to the noble Earl Richard before remembered, who died in his father's life time, was here interred at the head of the said Earl, as appears by the Testament 
l Go●in Q. 31.  of the Lady his widow (daughter to Sir john Bourchier Lord berner's) who also bequeathed her body to be here buried; And to the intent that the Dean and Canons of this Coll. Church should devoutly pray for her soul, and for the soul of her said husband, and all Christian people departed, she gave unto them two Gowns of blue Velvet wherewith to make a Vestment and Copes, so far as they would reach, to be used in the same college, one of which gowns belonged to her said husband; And direrected, that if those two gowns would not suffice to make a Chesiple, two Tunicles, a Cope, with Altar clothes, and frontell, that then her Executors should buy as much plain blue Velvet as might complete the same, for to serve to the Altar in the said chapel; And farther appointed, that her said Executors should find a Priest to sing in the said chapel for her soul, and the soul of her said husband, and all Christian people deceased, for the space of three years next ensuing her decease: And to this Church she also bequeathed her Crysome gown of fine thread and lawn, to be disposed of for a Corporas.  
Other memorable Legacies which she gave by this Testament were these; viz. a Ring of gold, with a table Diamond to be offered at the Shrine of S. Thomas of Canterbury in the honour of God, and that blessed Martyr. To her brother Sir Humphrey Bourchier Knight a Ring of gold with a flower de lice of rubies. To her brother Thomas Bourchier an Ouch of gold, made like a trunk, with a diamond, two Rubies, and two pearls. To Dame Eliz. Lady Wells, her sister, a flower of gold with a Ruby, and two half Pearls. To her son, the Lord Latimer, her wedding Ring. To the Parson of S. M. Magd. at old Fish-street end, a Cruse of silver, and to Thomas Nevil, her son, her great primer. Of which Testament she constituted Executors Sir john Bourchier Knight, Lord berner's, her father, Dame Margery his wife, her mother, Thomas Bourchier her brother, and john Bradshaw; the same bearing date 2. Octob. Anno 1470. (10 E. 4.) and proved the xvith of that month, which shows that she died soon after it was made.  
About ten years after this; viz. 20. Sept. Anno 1480. (20 E. 4.) Dame Eliz. Lady Latimer, third daughter to the said Earl, declared her last Will 
m Claus. 20 E. 4. in dorso, m. 26.  and Testament, whereby she bequeathed her body to be interred in this chapel, at the head likewise of her noble father, betwixt the above specified Sir Henry Nevil her son, and Oliver Dudley her son in Law; and appointed that there should be 4. stones of fair Marble, with portraitures upon them of copper, and gilt, according to her estate and degree, with Epitaphs representing their births and deceases, and other fit things to such purposes, cut upon the same, and be laid upon the graves of her husband, her son, her son in Law beforementioned, and herself. And further ordained that lands of x l. per annum value should be put in Fe●ffees hands, to the end that with the revenue thereof a Priest might be maintained for the saying of mass and other Divine services at the Altar in the aforesaid chapel of our Lady, to the honour of God, and remission of the offences of her said Lord and Father, her mother, her husband, herself, her sons, and all Christians, till such time as the King's licence could be procured for amortizing of lands to that value, to the purposes abovesaid: And moreover, with parcel of those revenues, bought a pair of goodly vestments of white damask, powdered with Bears and ragged staves of gold, and in the orfray the Scocheon of her arms to be well and richly embroidered, and delivered to the said chapel: And that a pair of Vestments of black stuff, with a like Scocheon in the orfray cross, to be used in the Church of Wells, in exercising the observances for her Lord and husband's soul (who was, it seems, there interred.)  
In the East window of this chapel, there are, besides those costly portraitures in glass of Earl Richard, with his wives, and children, (which in my story of his life are represented) the pictures in their full proportions, of St. Alban the protomartyr of England, St. Thomas of Canterbury, St. John of Bridlington, and of St. Winifrid; unto each of which, the renowned Earl Richard, by his last Will and Testament bequeathed his Image in pure gold, weighing xx li. in weight, and in his surcoat of arms holding an anchor in his hand, appointing them to be offered at their several Shrines in his name, as in my story of him I have already declared; so great an honour did he bear (as it seems) to those Saints.  
On the North side of the choir is a fair room built eight square, which was heretofore the Chapter house for the Dean and Canons of this collegiate Church, but in our time converted to another use by the right honourable Foulk Lord Brook, who in his life time erected therein a very stately Monument for himself, of black and white Marble, the representation whereof is on the next page truly exhibited; his body being enbalmed and put into a coffin of lead in the Vault below.  
Of the particular Churches which were heretofore in Warwick, and so united to this Collegiate Church of our Lady (as I have intimated) I will here briefly say something.  
That of S. Helen stood 
a Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 56. b.  where the Priory of S. Sepulchers was founded, as I have already showed, and by that means became swallowed up therein.  
S. michael at the lower end of the street called Saltford, on the North part of the town; out of which the Canons of S. mary's had a portion 
b MS. in Scacc. penès Rem. ●. , viz. xi s. per annum as in 19 E. 1. was certified 
c MS. in Scacc. penès Rem. ●. ; and the Lepers in the hospital there, vi s. viij d. But in 14 E. 3. the great and small Tithes, with all oblations thereto belonging, were rated 
d Rot. de Nonis ga●●● etc. Ibid.  at v. marks and a half. This Church was governed anciently by its own proper Rector, who used to be presented by the Dean of the Collegiat-Church of our Lady, and the Prebendary thereof jointly; but in 41 E. 3. the number of its Parishioners was so much decreased 
e Reg. Coll● de Warw. f. 56. b. ; as also the yearly revenue belonging thereto, that it became reduced, in a manner, to nothing; having but three Parishioners, and those only Cottiers; so that the yearly value thereof scarce reached to one mark, the Church itself being very ruinous, the churchyard small, and not any House for the Parson then standing.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & temp. Instit.  Decan. & Canonici Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

〈◊〉. f. 408.  Will. de Kenilworth Cap. 4. Non. Dec. 1296.  Decan. & Canonici Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

●l. vol. f. 20. b.  Rob. de Breodun Cler. 26. Dec. 1329.  Decan. & Canonici Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

●●st. vol. ●. ●. b.  Rob. fill. Joh. in le Gate 22. Apr. 1338.  Decan. & Canonici Eccles. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

●● Germ. f. ●. a.  Reginaldus Dod Pbr. 15. Dec. 1349.  Thomas Comes Warwici. 
Henr. Hynks Pbr. 12 Febr. an. 1353. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 16. a.   Ric. Comes Warwici. 
Ric. Wellys Cap. ult. Sept. 1421. 
Morg. vol. 1. f. 6. a.   Ric. Comes Warwici. 
D. Will. Berkswell Canon. 3. Febr. 1434. 
S. Germ. f. 257. b.    
The Church of S. john Baptist stood 
f Ib. f. 57 a.  in the midst of the market place (the outward fabric whereof is yet to be seen) whereunto in 41 E. 3. there was a Rector belonging, presentable by the said Dean and the Prebendary of the Prebend, but without any mansion for his dwelling; the yearly value thereof then scarce amounting to four marks above all charges: but this Church had neither churchyard nor any ecclesiastic sepulture pertaining thereto, the Parishioners being buried in the churchyard of S. Mary's.  
Patroni 
Incumbentes, etc.  Decanus & Canon. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warwici. 

Giff. f. 122. a.  Hugo de Beoley Cap. 10. Kal. nou. an. 1281.  Decanus & Canon. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warwici. 

Maidst. f. 35 b.  Henr. de Compton Pbr. 2. Kal. Aug. 1315.  Decanus & Canon. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warwici. 

S. Germ. f. 126. a.  Will. de Lalleford Pbr. 24. Dec. 1349.   
That of S. Peter's anciently stood 
g Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 57 a.  in the midst of the town, whereunto in 14 E. 3. nothing but small Tithes appertained 
h Rot. de Nonis, etc. ut supra. . This also in 41 E. 3. had 
i Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 57 a.  a Rector presentable by the said Dean and the Prebendary of that Prebend, the value thereof being then scarce v. marks per annum, having no dwelling house, and without either churchyard or ecclesiastic sepulture, the Parishioners burying their dead at S. Mary's, whereunto it was appropriated 
k Ib. f. 178. b.  afterwards, sc. in 22 R. 2. But in K. H. 6. time pulled down; whereupon that of S. Peter, in stead thereof, was in those days newly built over the East gate.  
The Church of S. Laurence, standing at the lower end of the West street, in the suburb, was in 19 E. 1. valued 
l M S. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  at viij. marks and a half, and in 14 E. 3. at ix. marks. In 41 E. 3. the Parson was presentable thereto by the Prebend thereof; at which time the Dean of the Collegiate Church and the Prebendary received two parts of the tithe corn belonging to it, the college only two parts of the tithe hay, Mills, and all small Tithes, and the Rector the third throughout, which scarce amounted then to C s. per ann. but had a churchyard and ecclesiastic sepulture. In 22 R. 2. it was appropriated to the said collegiate Church of our Lady, a Pension of iii s. iv d. per ann. being thereupon reserved to the Bishop and his successors out of it; and in 26 H. 8. valued 
m M S. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 1. a.  at iii li. vi s. viij d. per ann. which sum the Dean and Canons of the said collegiate Church then received.  
Patroni 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episc. auctoritate Diocesana. 

Gyff. f. 144. a.  Gilb. de Kyneton Cler. 10. Non. Feb. 1282.  Canonici Eccl. B.M. Warw. 

Ib. f. 193. b.  Gilb. de Kington Subdiac. 14. Cal. Dec. 1283.  D. Episc. 

Cob. f 30. b.  Henr. de Olney Cap. 6. Id. nou. 1322.  D. Adam de Herwynton Canon. & Praeb. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 

Ib. f. 109. a.  Thom. de Burneby Cler. 9 Kal. junii 1325.  D. Adam de Herwynton Canon. & Praeb. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 

Hem. f. 18. b.  Will. de Welsh accol. Non. Oct. 1338.  Praebendarius de Comptox. 

Wolst. vol. 1. f. 17. b.  Adam Coriate Pbr. ..... 1339.  joh. de Bokyngham Praeb. 

Br. vol. 1. f. 22. a.  joh. Roer. Pbr. 15. Junii 1357.  Praebendarius de Compion Murdak. 

Wak. f. 13. b.  Ric. de Broughton Pbr. 27. Aug. 1380.   
The Church of S. James, being originally, but a chapel, and founded 
n Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 8. b.  over the West gate of this town, was given to that of our Lady by Roger Earl of Warwick, upon the making thereof Collegiate by him in King Henry 1. time, as I have already showed: And in 41 E. 3. was presentable 
o Ib. f. 17. b.  by the Dean and Canons of the above recited college; but, being at that time void, as it had been for many years, had no more revenue 
p Ib. f. 17. b.  than xx s. per ann. belonging to it, and neither churchyard nor Ecclestique sepulture. In 6 R. 2. the advouson thereof was bestowed 
q Pat. 6. R. 2. p. 3. m. 16.  on the gilled of S. George, in Warwick, whereof I shall speak anon.  
Patroni. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Will. de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
Thom. de Beoleg Pbr. 3. Id. junii 1294. 
Giff. f. 382. a.   Thom. de Bellocampo Com. Warw. 
D. Will de Benynton Pbr. 22. Junii 1330. 
Horl. vol. 1. f. 20. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Com. Warw. 
Rob. Sotemay Pbr. 27. Julii. 1339. 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 17. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Com. Warw. 
Philippus Bosse Pbr. 18. Maii. 1340. 
Ib. vol. 1. f. 37. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Com. Warw. 
D. Walt. de Ulnehale Cap. 20. Martii 1342. 
Ib. f. 53. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
joh. de Harwode Pbr. 19 Junii 1374. 
S. Germ. f. 175. a.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Ric. Colet Pbr. 12. Sept. 1374. 
Ib. f. 178. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Hugo de Pykton Cler. ult. Dec. 1378. 
Wak. f. 11. b.      

The Priory.  
FRom hence I come to the Priory of S. Sepulchers, situate on the North side of this town, on a most pleasant ascent; the Foundation whereof was begun 
r Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 167.  by Henry de Neuburgh (the first Earl of Warwick after the Conquest) in K. H. 1. time: the occasion 
s Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 167.  thereof being by the recourse of divers Pilgrims in great devotion to the Holy Land (the Christians prevailing much about that time) who solicited this Earl to erect a Monastery in imitation of those Canons Regular, there instituted in the Church of the Holy sepulchre of our blessed Saviour; which Canons used 
t Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 167.  the like habit that other Regular Canons did, adding only a double red Cross upon the breast of their Cope, this being the first 
u Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 167.  House of that peculiar Order, either in England, Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. But after the destruction of Jerusalem, again (which happened 
w M. Pari● p. 145. n. 10.  in Anno 1188. 35 H. 2.) almost all the Houses of this Rule began to decay, so that then, the Religious persons of this Order betook 
x Hist. MS. I. Rous ut supr●  themselves to solicit and implore the aid of good people for help to regain the Holy Land, having power to bestow great Indulgences upon those that were bountiful thereto, their habit being then changed to a grey cloak, and the Prior going with a pastoral staff: howbeit, all their endeavours 
y Hist. MS. I. Rous ut supr●  for regaining the Holy Land, at last, coming to nothing, their lands and revenues were transferred 
z Hist. MS. I. Rous ut supr●  to the Order of friars of the Holy Trinity for redemption of Captives, touching the first Institution whereof I have spoke in Thelesford.  
Canonicus Regularis S. Sepulchri,  
The Church of Snitfield given 
e Ex ipsis autog. penès T. Puckring eq. aur. & Bar.  by Hugh fill. Ricardi; Certain lands lying betwixt Tunstall, and Stochull (near Warwick) by 
f Ex ipsis autog. penès T. Puckring eq. aur. & Bar.  Geffrey de Vinea; A stone-house and some particular ground in Warwick by 
g Ex ipsis autog. penès T. Puckring eq. aur. & Bar.  William the son of Gilbert Nutricius; Those grounds called Levenhull, situate on the Northwest side of Warwick, by 
h Ex ipsis autog. penès T. Puckring eq. aur. & Bar.  Robert de Morton in 29 H. 3. One yard land in Lighthorne confirmed ⁱ by Nigell de Mundevill, which his father gave when he bequeathed his body to sepulture here; Certain lands in Upton by 
k Ex ipsis autog. penès T. Puckring eq. aur. & Bar.  Thomas de Arden; The Church of Hasele confirmed 
l Ex ipsis autog. penès T. Puckring eq. aur. & Bar.  by Thomas de Cherlecote Lord of Hasele, having been given by some of his Ancestors. Certain lands in Solihull by 
m Ibid.  Sir William de odingsell's; An annuity of 50 s. by 
n F●n. de div. Com. Levat. 3 sept. Trin. 44 H. 3.  Margery de Nerburne, given out of Austrey, in this shire: Certain lands in Claverdon by 
o Ex autog. penès Will. Spenser eq. aur.  Ela Longespe Countess of Warwick, which she gave for the health of her soul, and for the soul of Thomas Earl of Warwick her husband, William Earl of Salisbury, her father, Ela her mother, William and Richard her brothers, and Ida her sister, sometime wife of Walter fill. Roberti.  
Besides all these, there belonged 
p Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 2. m. ●1.  thereto five Mess. one carucat of land, and x s. x d. yearly Rent, lying within the parish of S. Clements-Danes in the suburbs of London, together with the advouson of the said Church of S. Clement's; all which the Prior and Canons of this House exchanged 
q Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 2. m. ●1.  away unto Walter Stapleton Bishop of Exeter, to the use of his bishopric, for eight acres of land in Snitfield before specified, with the advouson of the Church, in 17 E. 2. Which Church they had then licence 
r Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 2. m. ●1.  to hold appropriate to them and their successors, and did 
s Cobh. f. 110. a.  accordingly; so that, it seems, the former title they had thereto, by the grant of Hugh fill. Ricardi, either was not good, or else they had aliened it away soon after. It also seems, that much of the lands they had here at Warwick, was anciently Common; for by an Inquis. 
t Inq super depop.  taken 9 H. 8. I find that they had enclosed four hundred acres here, and depopulated one mess. whereunto eighty acres belonged. But over and above these lands had they sundry liberties and privileges, granted 
u Cart. 2. E. 3. n. 44.  to them by King Henry 2. and Richard 1. and confirmed by King Hen. 3. and Edw. 3. so great an esteem had they of that Order, as the Preamble of King Henry 3. Charter implies; scil. pro reverentia S. Dominici Sepulchri.  
And by the Survey 
w M S. penès S. Archer eq. au. f●  taken in 26 H. 8. it appears, that besides the Rectories of Snitfield and Haseley above specified, there belonged to this Monastery, the Church of Gretham in Com. Rutl. anciently of the Earl of Warwick's advouson, though when given thereto I am not very certain; all which, with the rest of its possessions, lying in Warwick, Hatton, Claverdon, Church-Lawford, Austrey, Snitfield, Pinley, Solihull, and Fenni-Compton, were then rated at no more than x li. x s. two. d. over and above all reprises: which undervalue, exposing it to dissolution by the Statute of 27 H. 8. Robert Radford, the then Prior, had a Pension of 5 li. per annum granted 
x Ex Regist. MS. in C●ria Augm.  to him by the King for his maintenance during life.  

Priores.  Elect. per Conventum. 
Frater Will. de Bereford 11. Cal. nou. 1284. 
Giff. f. 221. a.   Elect. per Conventum. 
Frater Hugo de Brok Canonicus de Kenillworth 11. Cal. Apr. 1288. 
Ib. f. 300. ●   Elect. per Conventum. 
Petrus de Warwic, Canonicus, 16. Junni 1338. 
Wolst. vol● 1. f. 13. a.   Elect. per Conventum. 
D. joh. Warwic Canon. (post. mortem joh. Alvestre ult. Pr.) 
Pult. f. 12● a.   Elect. per Conventum. 
Frater Rob. Wotton Canon. 15. Jan. 1473. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 48. a.   Elect. per Conventum. 
Frater Rob. Ichington 12. Maii 1493. 
Mort. f. 49● b.    
After which till 38 H. 8. the site of this Religious House, with the Lands in Warwick belonging thereto, continued in the Crown; but then, by the King's Letters Patent 
y Pat. 3●. H. 8. p. 3.  bearing date 24. Septemb. it was granted to Thomas Hawkins alias Fisher Gentleman, and his heirs, to be held in Socage of the Castle of Warwick, by the Rent of xxvi s. ix d ob. per annum. Which Thomas accumulated a vast estate in Monastery and Church lands, the most whereof were wasted by his Son, as will appear when I come to the particular places where they lay: And therefore, having been, in his time, a man so eminent and active, it will not be amiss to say something historically of him.  
As for his parentage, all that I can say is from the relation of an aged Gentleman 
z Henr. ●● Ferrer de Badsley ar●  sometime the honour of this County for his singular knowledge in Antiquities; viz. that his true name was Hawkins, and that his father, being by profession one that sold Fish by retail at the market cross in Warwick, was thereupon called Fisher by most people. This Thomas as he had good natural parts, so wanted he not convenient education in learning; for I find, that being a servant 
a Ex Cartul. penès Thom. Puckring e● 〈◊〉. & Bar. f. 12. b.  to john Dudley (heretofore Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland) than Visc. L'●sle, he was by him constituted 
b Ex Cartul. penès Thom. Puckring e● 〈◊〉. & Bar. f. 12. b.  high Steward and Bailiff of his manor of Kibworth-Beauchamp in Com. Leic. 4. Maii 34 H. 8. and for his exercise of that Office during life, had an Annuity 
Ex Cartul. penès Thom. Puckring e● 〈◊〉. & Bar. f. 12. b.  of vi. li. xiii s. iv. d. granted to him, which Queen Mary in 1. of her reign confirmed 
d Ex Cartul. penès Thom. Puckring e● 〈◊〉. & Bar. f. 12. b. . In 38 H. 8. (as I have said) he obtained the site of this Priory, with the lands adjacent; In 1 E. 6. the Lordships of Bishops-Ichington, Tachebroke, Chadshunt, and Geydon in this County, of the then Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, with the advouson of the Church of Fenni-Compton; In 2 E. 6. he purchased 
e Pat. 3● E. 6. p. 6.  from the Bishop of Exeter (of whom in Sutton I have spoke) the manors of Chadham and Thorney in Sussex, as also of Horsley, and Tyting in Surrey, the Rectory of south-mens', with the manor of Fernefelds in Heringham (alias Haringhay) in Com. Midd. with the advousons of the Rectories and Vicaridges of Chadham, Thorney, Horsley, south-mens', Fernefelds, and Haringham; all which were 
f Pat. 3● E. 6. p. 6.  confirmed by King E. 6. in 3. of his reign; about which time he also purchased 
g Pat. 3. E. 6. p. 1.  from the Crown the Chantry of Aston juxta Bermingham, with all the lands & revenues thereto belonging, situate in this County, Leic. and Staff. shires: as also 
h Pat. 3. E. 6. p. 1.  lands in Yngton belonging to the college of Stratford super Avon, with the manor of Draicote in this shire, belonging to the college of Newark in Leicester; And, about the same time, joined with Thomas Dabridgcourt in the buying of much more Chantry land; of which in this County these were part; viz. a chapel in Bermingham with lands, etc. thereto belonging; the Chantryes of Deryate-end juxta Bermingham; of Hurley, Sutton-Colfield, and Hill-Morton; lands in Lapworth belonging to the gilled of Henly; lands in Longley pertaining to the gilled of Aston Cantlow; the Chantry of Alspath; as also Marlers in Coventre with the lands to them belonging; besides a multitude in other places, given originally for the maintenance of Obits, anniverssaries, Lamps and Lights in Churches, and the like: The chapel of Bidford, as also that of UUarton juxta Polesworth, with the lands to them belonging; the Rectory of Pillerton-Hercy, with the advouson of the vicarage, and lands in Warwick belonging to a gilled there.  
In 6 E. 6. he had a grant 
i Ex Cartulae supra. dicto. f. 12. a.  of the Bailywick of Banbury, in Oxfordsh. being made Collector of the K●. revenue within that Borough and Hundred; as also governor of the Castle, having a fee of Lxvi s. seven. d. per an. for exercising the office of Steward, and keeping the K. Court within that manor. In 4 Eliz he purchased 
k Ex Cartulae supra. dicto. f. 12. a.  the manor of Herberbury, and divers lands in other parts of this County, which were sometime belonging to the Monasteries of Nun-Eaton, Kenilworth, and the Preceptory of Balshall. And being thus enriched with such ample possessions, he pulled to the ground this Monastery, and raised in the place of it a very fair House, as is yet to be seen; which, being finished about the 8. year of Queen Eliz. reign, he made his principal seat, giving it a new name 
Ib. f. 13. ●.  (somewhat alluding to his own) viz. Hawkyns-nest, or Hawks-nest, by reason of its situation, having a pleasant grove of lofty elms, almost environing it; adorning the windows with his arms; and likewise with the arms of the Dukes of Somerset and Northnmberland, expressing his name by a Rebu● upon the timber work, as the T. R. with a Dolphin betwixt the Letters, do import  
For his public employments, besides what I have already mentioned, I shall speak of them from tradition. Having been first a servant to John Visc. L'isle, from thence he arrived to be Secretary to the D. of Somerset (Protector to K. E. 6.) and wanting not personal valour, was colonel of a Regiment in the English Army, under the conduct of the said Duke and Earl of Warwick at Mu●kleborough field, in Scotland, in which battle the English had the day; where he taking te Cholours of some eminent person, in which a Griffon was depicted, had a grant by the said Duke that he should thenceforth, in memory of that notable exploit, bear the same in his arms within a Border Verrey, which the Duke added thereto, in relation to one of the quarterings of his own coat (viz. Beauchamp of Hatch) as an honourable Badge for that service. I have also heard, that when the before specified Duke of Northumb. out of his ambition to get the whole sway of all into his power, had obtained a designation from King E. 6. that the Lady jane Grey should succeed him in the Throne (as I have elsewhere intimated) with whom he had matched his fourth son, Sir Guildford Dudley; he, apprehending that some stirs might arise thereupon, by reason that the Kings, two sisters were thereby excluded, pivately conveyed a vast sum of money to the hands of this Fisher (in whom he reposed great confidence, as having been formerly his servant) to the end that Forces might be the better raised in these parts, as occasion should require● which money was by him hidden in Bishops-Ichington pool; and that the Duke failing of his ends, and losing his head (as is well known) Fisher became questioned, by authority from Queen Mary, for that money; but denying it stoutly, and put upon the Rack, was so extremely tormented, that his fingers were pulled out of the joints, yet would never reveal it.  
After which he lived till 19 Eliz. and then 
m Esc. 20. Eliz.  on jan. 12. anno 1576. departing this life, was interred at the upper end of S. mary's Church in Warwick, where his Monument is yet to be seen, leaving Edward his son and heir xxx. years of age, whose inheritance left him by his father, was no less than what is now worth 3000 li. per an. as I have heard; but as such possessions (I mean Church lands, and the like) which were originally given to the maintenance of God's service, wanting that blessing of continuance to the posterity of those that obtain them, as for the most part others have, do often shift their owners, so we find it here; for the substance of all that had been thus rak't together, with so much care and industry, by the Father, was in a short time wasted by the Son, who lavished it out so fast, as that foreseeing his his own ruin he betook himself to the course of unthrifts, which hastened it on the sooner; for making a fraudulent conveyance to deceive Sergeant Puckring, to whom in 23 Eliz. he had sold 
n Ex autog. penès praefat. Th. P.  this fair seat and lands thereabout, he was by him so prosecuted in the Star-Chamber, that, had not the Earl of Leicester interposed, his Fine would have been very grievous; for prevention whereof he, at length, consented, that an Act of Parliament to confirm the estate to the said Sergeant Puckring (then Lord Keeper of the great Seal) should be made; and being yet entangled with debts was committed Prisoner to the Fleet, where he remained all the days of his life: which conveyance, from the before specified Edward Fisher, being to 
o Ex autog. penès praefat. Th. P.  George Chowne and others 1. Octob. 23 Eliz. they passed 
p Ex autog. penès praefat. Th. P.  away their right therein to the said Sergeant Puckring 13. Octob. 24 Eliz.  
This Sergeant Puckring, being Speaker 
q Annal. Eliz. per Cambd. p. 469.  in the Parliament of 28. Eliz. upon answer to Queen Eliz. proposal, as to some expedient whereby the life of the Queen of Scots might be saved, urged that the Sentence given against her should be put in execution. In 36 Eliz. he was Knighted 
r MS. in officio Armorum. [M. 18.] , and died in 38. whereupon M Cambden in his Annals 
s p. 682.  of that time hath this expression, Infra hunc annum nonnulli insignioris notae & nobilitatis, ex hujus vitae statione evocati fuerunt, è quibus inprimis memorandi joh. Puokeringus magni Angliae Sigilli Custos, qui ob famularum sordes, & corruptelas in Ecclesiasticis beneficiis nundinendis, ipse, vir integer, apud Ecclesiasticos haud benè andivit: But he left issue Thomas his son and heir, afterwards made Knight and Baronet, a Gentleman much accomplished with learning, and observation by travail in foreign parts, in his younger years; who afterwards lived here in great esteem, for his prudence, having been elected Burgess for Warwick, or some other place, in sundry Parliaments; and departing this life 20 Martii anno 1636. left only one daughter, called Jane, to inherit this with other fair possessions; who, besides her weakness of body, hath been attended with some misfortunes, whereof, for brevity, I pass by the mention; and died lately without issue; whereupon Sir Henry Newton, son to Sir Adam Newton of Charlton in Com. Cantii Baronet, nephew to the said Sir Thomas Puckring, is, by his said uncle's designation, become heir to this and the greatest part of his estate  
The next place of note for antiquity, lying within the precincts of Warwick, is the hospital of St. Michael, situate on the North side of the town, at the lower end of that street called Saltsford, near the chapel of St. Michael before spoken of. This being founded 
t Rot. J. Rous.  by Roger Earl of Warwick, about the later end of H. 1. or beginning of King Stephen's time, had, besides what it was then endowed withal, little given thereto, other than those obventions 
u Ex Collect. W. Burton.  and tithes of the assarts of Wedgenok, as also of the paunage and venison, by Waleran Earl of Warwick; so that the whole revenue thereof, by the 
w Ms. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 7. a.  Survey taken in 26 H. 8. was certified to amount unto no more than x li. two s. iv d. over and above reprises; all which issued out of lands in Warwick, excepting vi s. viij d. yearly Rent of Assize for something that belonged thereto situate in Aven-Derset; out of which xxvi s. was annually paid to certain Leprous persons residing there, towards their maintenance. But by another Survey 
x Ex alio Cod. MS. penès eundem S. A. f. 15. b.  made in 37 H. 8. I find that the revenue thereof, over and above all reprises amounted to x li. nineteen s. x d. And that it was founded by a King, to give alms weekly to poor people, as also to harbour them; Howbeit at that time there being no Master there resident, the same was demised by Lease, with all the Rents and profits thereto belonging, unto one Richard Fisher, paying therefore yearly x li. which Richard did then weekly distribute 8 d. to the poor, and found four beds for their lodging, giving viij d. a week to a certain poor woman attending on the poor men, and making their beds. But at this time the poor people, there resident, are only women, and viij. in number, having iv. li. per annum distributed amongst them out of the Priory lands (late Sir Thomas puckring) at Michaelmas and our Lady-day by equal portions. A Catalogue of its Guardians (scil. such as I have found) are here inserted, with the times of their admission to that charge, and the names of those by whom they were constituted.  
Patroni 
Guardianis.  D. Episc. 
Frater Henricus de Cobynton 3. Kal. julii 1300. 
Giff. f. 454. a.   Frater Rogerus Bertram, solus tunc frater in eadem domo existens. 
D. Will. de Lichfeld Vicar. de Wasperton, 
Ren. f. 9 b.  pride. Non. Maii 1308.  Confratres ejusdem Hospit. 
Frater Thom. de Olouthon 3. Id. Aug. 1315. 
Maid. f. 30. a.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
D. Nich. de Southam 4. Junii 1339. 
Wolst. vol. ●. f. 12. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Frater Will. de Knytcote 10 Sept. 1343. 
Ib. vol. 2. f. 58. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Regin. Dod Pbr. 7. Jan. 1361. 
St. Germ. f. 112. b.   Thom. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
D. joh. Kekenwich 10. Apr. 1388. 
Wak. f. 52. a.   Ric. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Walt. Lambard 11. Nou. 1410. 
Pev. f. 26. a.   Ric. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
D. Will. Blakemore Cap. 22. Junii 1425. 
Morg. vol. 1. ●. 32. a.   Ric. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Will. Berkswell Cler. 15. Martii 1431. 
Pult. f. 123. b.   Ric. Nevil Co. Warwici. 
D. Thomas Went Cap. 28. Apr. 1450. 
Carp. vol 1. f. 82. b.   Ric. Nevil Co. Warwici. 
D. Thom. clerk Cap. 20. Sept. 1460. 
Ib. f. 155. b.   D. Henricus Rex Angliae. 
Williel. Herryson Cler. 28. Sept. 1501. 
Gyg. 2. f. 17. a.   Phil. & Mar. Rex & Regina Angl. 
D. Ric. Judson Pbr. 21. Oct. 1556. 
Heath f. 22. a.   Phil. & Mar. Rex & Regina Angl. 
D. william. Mason. Pbr. 2. Oct. 1557. 
Ib. f. 27. b.     

The hospital of S. john Baptist.  
IN the Suburb on the East part of the town, is there a street called Smyth's-street, where the Jews long since resided 
y Lel. Iti●● v●l. 4. ●. 165. ; near unto which stood the hospital of St. john Baptist, founded 
z Rot. I. Rous.  by Will. Earl of Warwick in H. 2. time, for 
a Wolst. vol. 2. f. 13. a.  entertainment and reception of strangers and travellers, as well as those that were poor and infirm. What endowment it had at first I am not certain, but in anno 1291. 19 E. 1. I find 
b MS. in Scacc. penès Rem. R.  it certified, that there was a carucate of land and a Dove-house pertaining thereto, the land then valued at x s. and the Dove-house at two s. howbeit the Record doth not express where it did lie. Something there was belonging to it, situate in Ditchford, in this County; viz. one mess. and half a yard land, 
c Ex vet. exemp. penes Anth. Sto●ghton ar.  given by Fraricus de Dicheford Lord of that manor, besides certain small proportions of errable land by other private men; as also in 
d Ex a●tog. pe●ès ●undem Anth. S.  Miton, which, considering that the Donors were mean persons, I forbear to mention. But in 6 E. 3. Sir john de Bishopdon Knight, having obtained licence 
e Ex a●tog. pe●ès ●undem Anth. S.  from Henry Earl of Lancaster, chief Lord of the Fee, gave 
f Pat. 6 E. 3. p. 2. m. 12.  the advouson of the moiety of the Church of Morton-Merhull, in this County, thereto; which moiety was appropriated 
g Wolst. vol. 2. f. 13. b.  accordingly by Wolstan Bishop of Worcester; in consideration whereof the Master and Brethren of this hospital, by their public Instrument, 
h Ex autog. penes Cam. Scacc. in baga de Cat●  bearing date on the Feast day of St. john Port Latin, granted for them and their successors unto the said Sir John and his heirs for ever, the service of two Priests, friars of the said hospital, daily to celebrate divine service there, for the good estate of him and Dame Beatrice his wife, during their lives, and afterwards for their souls, and for the souls of their Ancestors, heirs, and all the faithful departed; which two friars the said Sir John and Dame Beatrice and their heirs should yearly make choice of out of the rest of the friars of this hospital, for the performance of that service. And in 19 E. 3. Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick gave 
i Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 12.  the advouson of the other moiety of this Church of, Morton; which was also appropriated 
k Br. vol. 1. f. 91. a.  thereto by Reginald Bryan Bishop of Worcester 16 Apr. anno 1359. 33 E. 3.  
So that in 37 H. 8. it was certified 
l MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 24. b. , that the total of all the revenues belonging thereto, were nineteen li. xvii s. iii d. ob. over and above all reprises; and that it was founded to maintain one Master, two Chaplains, and two poor folks there continually; as also to keep Hospitality: But at the time of that Survey 
m MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 24. b.  was there no such thing, one Anthony Stoughton, servant to the Queen (a younger branch of the Stoughton's of Stoughton, an ancient family in Surrey) having obtained a grant thereof from the King for his life; yet the chapel was then standing, and the lead thereof prized at xii li. scil. 4 li. the fouder. When it was seized into the King's hands, or upon what ground I cannot well resolve, in regard the Statute for dissolution of the small Houses in 27 H. 8. extended only to Monks, Canons, and Nuns; and that the same King by his Letters Patent 
n Esc. 18 Eliz.  bearing date xx. Decemb. 32. of his reign, granted an estate for life therein to Anthony Stoughton above specified, unless it were by Surrender; because such hospitals were not dissolved by Act of Parliament till 37 H. 8. How it was therefore in this particular I shall not farther trouble myself to guests; but if the King had not a sound title thereto, when he granted that estate for life to Anthony Stoughton, the Act of Parliament in 37. of his reign did make it good; after which I find, that Queen Eliz. by her Letters Patent 
o Esc. 18 Eliz.  dated 25. Junii 5. Eliz. granted the inheritance thereof to the said Anthony, and his heirs male, who died 
p Esc. 18 Eliz.  seized of it 9 Dec. 17 Eliz. leaving issue William his son and heir, than 31. years of age, father of Anthony the present possessor thereof.  
Patroni 
Guardianis.  Thomas Comes Warwici. 

Mont. f. 26. a.  Henr. Bobby frater ejusdem domus 5. Cal. jan. 1336.  Fratres ejusdem Hospit. 

Wolst. vol. 2. ●. 70. b.  Frater Phil. de Besford 7. Kal. Martii 1343.  Fratres ejusdem Hospit. 

●ar. f. 34. b.  joh. de Kelingwick confrater, 9 Apr. 1363.  Fratres ejusdem Hospit. 

Cliff. f. 78. a.  joh. Hadham confrater ult. Aug. 1404.  Fratres ejusdem Hospit. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 166. a.  D. Ricardus Leylond 8. Oct. 1461.  Fratres ejusdem Hospit. 

Mort. f. 55. b.  Frater Walt. Strange 17. Maii 1494.    

The Black friars.  
IN the suburb on the West side of Warwick stood the House of Friar's Preachers, commonly called Black friars. This Order was begun 
q Polyd. Virg. de invent. rerum lib. 7. c 4.  by St. Dominick a Spaniard in the time of Pope Innocent the III, who being at first a Canon, with a few that he chose to be his companions, instituted a new Rule of strict and holy living; and lest they should grow sluggish in the service of God by staying at home, in imitation of our blessed Saviour, he appointed them to travail far and wide to preach the gospel, their habit being a white coat with a black cloak over it; (as in the following page may be seen) which Order Honorius the III. (who succeeded Pope Innocent) confirmed; and Gregory the ix. Canonised him for a Saint.  
In anno 
r Anon. Evesh. in bibl. Bodl. [K. 84.] f. 49 a.  1221. (20 H. 3.) they first came into England, and, towards the later end of H. 3. reign, settled 
s Rot. I. Rous.  here at Warwick, John de Plessets being then Earl. It seems that they afterwards enlarged their mansion; for I find, that in 9 E. 2. they purchased 
t Esc. 9 E. 2 n. 10.  of Avicia de Pilardynton a certain piece of ground, containing Clx. foot in length, and C. foot in breadth adjoining thereto, for that purpose, and had the King's pardon 
u Pat. 10 E. 2. p. 2. m. 2.  for so doing. The like pardon 
w Pat. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 16.  had they in 18 E. 3. for ten acres of land lying here in Warwick, acquired of john de Peito the younger; as also for half an acre more of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, situate near their habitation and to enlarge the same.  
To this House were the Botelers of Sudley, and the Montforts of Colshill Benefactors 
x Lei. Itin. vol. 4. f. 165. ; so likewise was William Harewell sometime of Wotton-Wawen in this County Esquire, as appears by an Indenture 
y Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  made 9 Oct. 16. H. 7. between Thomas Latimer D ● of Divinity, Prior of the Friar's Preachers here, and the said William: For, in consideration of xl li. sterling, which he gave to the repair of their Church, and other necessaries, they covenanted, that there should be a perpetual Chantry by one of the friars thereof, to sing mass at the Altar of St. Peter of Milan in the said Church, betwixt the hours of nine and ten every day, for the good estate of the said William and Agnes his wife, whilst they lived, and for their souls after their departure hence; as also for all Christian souls; and that during their lives, there should be every day said, by the Priest who was to perform that service, after Confiteor and Misereatur, turning his face to the people, a Pater noster and Ave, for the prosperity of the said William and Agnes; and after their decease, for the souls of the said William and Agnes, and all Christian souls: As also turning his face to the people De profundis clamavi, with this Orison, Inclina Domine aurem tuam ad preces nostras; which mass to be called William Harewell's mass.  
But this House was surrendered into the King's hands by Deed 
z Ex autog. in Curia Augm. , dated Oct. xx. 30 H. 8. whereunto these names are subscribed.  

Frater Thomas Norman, Ord. Praed. Warw. Prior.  
Ric. Walton Sacrista.  
Thomas Bachalaun.  
Nich. Alexander subprior.  
joh. Watts.  
Ric. Perse.  
joh. Tove.  
Rog. Peche.   
Which being Mendicants, had no Pensions allowed unto them during life, as the Monks and Canons had: The site whereof, and all that belonged thereto, was by the King's Letters 
a Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 4.  Patent bearing date 5 jan. 5 E. 6. granted, inter alia, to John Duke of Northumberland and his heirs; and that it was soon after demolished we need not doubt; so that what became of the ground whereon it stood, after it eschaeted to Queen Mary, by his attainder, is not worth while to inquire.   

The Gilds.  
Dominicanus.  
The other of these Gilds (viz. of S. George) was begun the same year, by Rob. de Dynelay, Will. Russell, and Hugh cook, of Warwick, by virtue of the said Ks. licence 
d Pat. 6. R. ●●●. m. 16.  bearing date 20 April. whereby they had power to receive others also of this Borough into their Fraternity, and to build and found a Chantry for two Priests to sing mass every day in a chapel over the Gate called hongyngate in Warwick, for the good estate of the said King Richard & Queen Anne his Consort, and of the said King's Mother, as also of Michael de la Poole, and all the Brethren and Sisters of the said gilled, during their lives in this world, and for their Souls after their departure hence, as also for the souls of K. E. 3. Edw. P. of Wales, Father to K. Ric. 2. and other the Ks. Progenitors, and all the faithful departed; whereunto likewise Tho. Beauchamp then E. of Warw. had licence to give the Advouson of the Church of S. James, situate over the said Gate.  
The same year did the Brethren of this gilled purchase 
e E●c. 16. R 2. p. 2. n. 19  two Mess. one Toft and a Quarry in Warw. for the use thereof. But that gilled of the Holy Trinity became at length united 
f Rot. penès. Remem. R. in Scacc.  to this of S. George, though the direct time of such their conjunction I have not found; for in 10 H. 6. it so appears 
g Rot. penès. Remem. R. in Scacc. ; and that Tho. Escop Baker was Master thereof. In 26 H. 8. I find 
h M S penès S. Archer eq. au. f. 7. a. , that there were five Priests belonging thereunto, each whereof had Cvi s. per an. Stipend, which amounted to 26 l. 13 s. 4 d. per ann. But by the Survey 
i Ex alio MS. penès ●undem S. A. f. 16. a.  taken, in 37 H. 8. it is evident, that the Revenue thereof amounted to xxxii l. x s. v d. out of which was yearly paid to four Priests celebrating Divine Service xxi l. vi s. viij d. viz. Cvi s. viij d. a piece. To Ric. Hawes gent. Auditor thereof xiii s. iiii d. per ann. To Ric. Ward Collector of the Rents xl s. per ann. To eight poor people of the same gilled viij d. a week of ancient custom, amounting to xxxiiii s viij d. per ann. And to two of the Canons celebrating Divine Service in the choir of the Collegiate Church here at Warw. two l. vi s viij d. per ann.  
Of which four Priests, two did then sing mass in the said Church of our Lady, and the other two in the two chapels built over the several Gates of Warw. viz. that of the East gate of S. Peter, and the West S. James, having their college 
k Le●. Itin. vol. 4. f. 165  or mansion on the North side the said chapel of S. james. But the remainder of the Revenues, saving what was disposed of as abovesaid, was employed towards repairing the great Bridge, here in Warw. over Avon, containing 13 Arches, and of the highways about the town. Howbeit in 36. H. 8. the Master and Brethren thereof sold 
l Ex prefato MS. penès eundem S. A.  parcel of the lands belonging thereto, for which they received the sum of 39 l. 13 s. 4 d. which sum they bestowed 
m Ex prefato MS. penès eundem S. A. , partly for obtaining the Coll. Church of our Lady in Warw. from the K. to be made use of as a Parish Church, and partly for the erecting of a new School within this Town.  
All that I farther find relating to this gilled, is, that after the general dissolution of such Fraternities by Act of Parl. in 37. H. 8. the Hall belonging thereto, situate on the North-side the Westgate, was granted 
n Pat. 4. E. 6. p. 6.  unto Sr. Nic. le Strange Kt. and his heirs by K. E. 6. 23 Julii in 4 of his reign; and that it being afterwards acquired by Rob. Dudley E. of Leicester, was in 28 Eliz. made an 
o Ab exempl. Statut ejusdem Hosp. penès Ball. & Burgenses Warw.  hospital by him for 12 men besides the Master; scil. impotent persons, not having above 5 li. per an. of their own, and such as either had been or should be maimed in the wars in the said Q s. service, her Heirs and Successors, especially under the conduct of the said Earl or his Heirs, or had been servants and tenants to him and his Heirs, and born in the Counties of Warw. or Glouc. or having their dwelling there for five years before: And in case there happen to be none such hurt in the wars, than other poor of Kenilworth, Warwick, Stretford super Avon in this County, or of Wotton under Edge or Erlingham in Gloucestersh. to be recomended by the Minister and churchwardens where they last had their abode; which poor men are to have Liveries (viz. Gowns of blue cloth, with a Ragged staff embroidered on the left sleeve) and not to go into the Town without them.  
But besides this Hospital of the E. of Leicester's Foundation, is there another without the said West gate, in part of the buildings sometime belonging to the before specified gilled, wherein are viij poor women who have xxxiiii s. viij d. payable amongst them by even portions (once a quarter) out of Sir Thomas puckering estate; which women do also receive clothing for two years in December, from the bailiff of Warwick and Minister of S. Mary's, provided for them out of the sum of viij li. per ann. payable out of Sir Tho. puckering estate for that purpose; and for the like clothing of the poor in St. Michael's hospital; and the third year have they the said sum of viij li. shared equally amongst them. Two other Houses for poor people which have Trades, did the said Sir Tho. Puckering build of fair ashler stone, within this Borough; viz. the one in joice-pool lane, anciently called Walld●●ch ● and the other in a lane leading towards the West gate from the market place, on the first whereof is this Inscription in capital letters.  
Domunculas hasce Thomas Puckering Miles & Baronettus benevolo, ut pote amici, vicinique in hunc Burgum affectu motus, (cujus meliorem statum resque secundiores ex animo optat) sibique in hac parte Executoris munere fungi optimum ratus, dum esset aetatis adhuc mediae, suis sumptibus in proprio fundo extrui curavit, industriaeque (sine qua urbes Burgique marc●scunt) excitandae, adaugendaeque perpetuo dedicavit, An. salutis MDCxxxiii.  
And on the other, the very same, excepting the are, which is An. salutis MDCXXXV.  
HAving now discovered what I can on the North side the Bridge, I come to that part of the Suburb lying South of it; where first I will begin with St. Nicholas Church, within the precincts of which Parish, not only all that part of Warwick, situate on the South side of Avon, stands, together with Miton, now a depopulated place; but also the Eastern suburb on the North of Avon anciently called Cotes, and now Co●en-end; with Woodlow and Stockhull, of all which I purpose to speak particularly by and by.  
As to the exact time when this Church was first founded, I cannot directly point; but do conclude, that if it were not a little before the Norman Conquest, it was immediately after; for 
p Hist. MS J. Rous p. 120.  that which is at present the chancel, in the Saxons time was the choir to the house of Nuns situate where this Church and Church-yard now are; which Nunnery being destroyed by Canutus the Dane in an. 1016, (as in my story of Earl Wolgeat I have already intimated) was again rebuilt, as it seems; for it appears, 
q Ex autog. in officio Armorum.  that Henry de Newburgh, the first E. of Warwick of the Norman line, gave unto the nuns here serving God, for the health of his soul, and for the souls of Margaret his wife, Roger his Son, E. Robert his brother, and all his Ancestors, the town of Clopton. After which they continued not long; for I find that Earl Roger, son and successor to the said Henry in 23 H. 1, upon the endowment of the collegiate Church of our Lady before spoken of, then newly by him founded, granted 
r Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 12. a.  inter alia, this Church of St. Nicholas to the Canons thereof ad eorum victus necessaries, for those are the words of his Charter.  
In an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) this Church was valued 
s M S in Scac. pen●s Rem. R.  at xviii Marks and a half, having three Rectors then belonging thereto; and in 
t Rot. de Nonis etc. in Scac.  14 E. 3, at xviii Marks, the tithe Hay with the small tithes being rated at xiii Marks: But it was anciently appropriated 
u Ex Regist. Col de War. f. 57 b.  to the collegiate Church of our Lady, and the fruits thereof divided 
w Ex Regist. Col de War. f. 57 b.  into three portions; To the one of which, the Dean of the said Coll. Church presented; and to the second and third the two prebend's. In 41 E. 3. the Cure was served 
x Ex Regist. Col de War. f. 57 b.  by two Priests, which were presentable by the said Dean and Canons to the Bp. of Worcester, by whom they were to receive Institution, one of those Priests having charge of all the parishioners on the South side the Bridge, and the other of those on the North; which Priest, to whom the said South part appertained, had the South part of the choir, and the other the North, in the celebration of all divine Offices; and each of them ten Marks per an. Salary 
y Ex Regist. Col de War. f. 57 b. , paid at the Feast of St. Michael and the Annunciation of our Lady, by equal portions, by the Treasurer of the collegiate Church before specified. Howbeit, notwithstanding the Appropriation above mentioned, such was the neglect of those that had the Government of that Coll. Church, that the benefit of this and others, which of right aught to have been enjoyed accordingly, was withheld, so that in 22 R. 2. it became again united 
z Ib. ●. 178. b.  thereunto; whereupon Tideman then Bp. of Worcester, by his Instrument 
a Tid. f. 63 a.  bearing date at Hartlebury 15 junii an. 1401. (2 H. 4) ordained a vicarage here, assigning to it a certain proportion of Tithes and Oblations, as by the same more fully appeareth.  
But after this there was a new Composition 
b Carp. vol. 1. f. 67. a. , or Ordination made by john Carpenter Bp. of Worcester, bearing date at Northwike 4 Feb. an. 1461 (1 E. 4) whereby there were xx Marks sterling per an. to be paid quarterly, viz. at Michaelmas, Christmas, the annunciation of our Lady, and the Nativity of St. joh Baptist, by the said Dean and Canons to the Vicar; with vi s. viij d. per an. more at Michaelmas, in lieu of a house for his habitation; In consideration whereof, the Vicar for the time being, was to find a fitting Priest, at his own charge, to assist him in the celebration of Divine Service in that Church; which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was certified 
c Ms. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 2. a.  to consist in that Annuity of xiii li, vi s. viij d. the Rectory 
d Ib. f. 1. a.  being then valued at xx l. vi s. viij d. per an. which with the Advowson of the vicarage coming 
e Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 5  to the Crown, by the dissolution of the said Coll. Church, was 15 Maii ●7 H. 8. granted 
f Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 5  by the K. to the Burgesses of Warwick and their successors, for so were the Inhabitants then styled.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes etc.  .......... 
Rob. Capellanus Comitis Warw. 3. Cal. junii 1286. 
Giff. ●. 254. a.   Rob. de Northampton Canon. Eccles. b. Mariae Warw. 
Ric. Winchcomb. Pbr. x. Cal. Oct. 1294. 
Ib. f. 382. a.   Rob. de Northampton Canon. Eccles. b. Mariae Warw. 
joh. de London Cler. 26. Cal. Oct. 1294. 
Ib. b.   W. de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Henr. de Sotton Subdiac. 9 Cal. Oct. 1297. 
Ib. f. 415. a.   D. Episc: per lapsum. 
Ric. Brid Cler. 15 Cal. Apr. 1299. 
Ib. f. 451. b.   D. Rad●de Hengham. 
Nich. Horn. Diac. in festo S. Trin. 1303. 
Geyn. f. 14. a.   Praebendarius Eccl: Coll. b. M. Warw. 
Nic. de Yerdley Pbr. 2. Non. Feb. 1312 
Ren. f. 77. a.   Canon. Eccles. B. M. Warw. 
Will. de Wigorn. Cler. 3. Id. julii 1325. 
Cob. f. 111. a.   Adam de Herewynton Praebend. in Eccl. Col. B. M. Warw. 
Rog. de la field Pbr. Non. Oct. 1338. 
Hem. f. 18. ●.   Adam de Herewynton Praebend. in Eccl. Col. B. M. Warw. 
D. Rad. de Aston Pbr. 3. Id. Dec. 1338. 
Ib. f. 19 b.   Decan. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 
Rob. fill. Joh. in le Gate accol. 9 Junii 1339, 
Wolst. vol. ●. f. 12. b.   Praeb. de Comton in Eccl. Col. Warw. 
Ric. de Braundeston Cap. 17 julii 1339. 
Ib. f. 17. b.   Adam de Herwynton Praeb. 
Phil. de Sapercote Pbr. 24 Aug. 1341 
Ib. vol. 2. f. 50. a.   joh. de Walecote Patr. dictae portionis. 
William. Iweyn accol. 19, 
Ib. f. 58. b.  Sep. 1343.  joh. de Bokingham Praeb. 
Adam carls 12 jan. 1345 
Ib. f. 93. b.   joh. de Bokingham Praeb. 
joh. Yldesley 13 Octob. 1350. 
Thor. f. 14 b   joh. de Wapenbury Canon. in Eccles. Coll. warw. 
Henr. de Langeton Pbr. ..... 1361. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 35. a.   joh. de Wapenbury Canon. in Eccles. Coll. warw. 
Will. de Southam Pbr. 7. Oct 1361 
Ib. f. 38. a.   Decan. Warw. 
joh. Dranfeld 16. Nou. 1363. 
Bar. f. 39 ●.   Praeb. de Cumpton. 
Will. de Bernyngton Pbr. 4 April. 1362. 
Ib. f. 39 a.   .......... 

Ib. f. 34. b.  Thom. mog Pbr. 18. April. 1363  Dec. & Canon Eccl. B. M. warw. 

Wit. f. 16. a.  D. Nich. Tynkere Cap. 3. Id. jan. 1367  Preb. de Compton 

Wak. f. 38. a  Will. de Soonley 21 junii 1384  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Col. warw. 

Morg. vol. 1. f 30. b.  D. Simon Oldenhale 26 Martii 1425  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Col. warw. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 124. a.  D. joh. Belle Cap. 24 Decemb. 1454  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Col. warw. 

Ib. f. 137. a.  Rich. Cokke Cap. ult. Apr, 1456  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Col. warw. 

Ib. f. 152. b.  D. Ric. Leylond Cap. 2. Martii 1460  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Col. warw. 

Ib. f. 164. b.  D. joh. Manton sen. 8 Oct. 1461.  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Col. warw. 

Alc. f. 153. a.  Tho. Crossby Cap. 9 Oct. 1493.  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Col. warw. 

jeron. f. 40 ●.  D. joh. Green Pbr. 3 Sept. 1528.  jac. Orme● gen. ratione concess. D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. Warw. 

Herb f. 12 b.  D. joh. Lane Pbr. 6 Dec. 1546  D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Wil Bennet Art. Magr. 29 Aug. 1537. 
Lat. p. 1. f. 1 b.   Ballivus & Burgenses warw. 
Hercules Marcel. Cler. 30 Oct. 1599 
Bull. f. 64. a   Ballivus & Burgenses warw. 
joh. Rogers Cler. 30. Oct. 1599 
Ib. f. 72. a.   Ballivus & Burgenses warw. 
joh. Turner Cler. 3 julii 1606. 
Ib. f 82. a.   Ballivus & Burgenses warw. 
Ric. Roe Cler. 29 nou. 1616. 
Ib. ● 97. ●.    
In this Church was there anciently a Chantry, founded 
g Ex ●ul. Wa. Com. f. ●● a.  by Rob. le Purser of Warwick in 17 E. 2. unto which, by the Ks. special licence, he gave five Marks and xxi d. per an. Rend issuing out of a Mess. and certain lands lying here in Warwick; but in 10 E. 3. john le Purser, Sonn and Heir to Robert the Founder, being a servant 
h Ib. f. 109. a.  to Tho. Beauchamp E. of Warwick, granted 
i Ib. f. 109. a.  this Chantry, with the Rents thereto belonging, unto the said Earl, to be removed into the Castle, and there to continue for ever, and to be presentable by him the said Earl and his Heirs.  
IN this part of the suburb there was also a House of Templars founded, 
k Rot. joh. Rous.  and endowed with Lands by Roger E. of Warwick in H. 1. his time, which afterwards came 
l Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 165.  to the Preceptory of Balshall in this County, and in 9 E. 2. were certified 
m Cartul. ●arw. Com. ●. 176. b.  to be of the yearly value of xiiii l. vi s. viij d. the Arable being Clx Acres, then rated at iii d. an acre, the Meadowing xxiv acres at iii s. an acre; certain Pasture ground, at xx s. per an, a Water-mill at xxvi s. viij d. per an. Pleas and Perquisites of Court xx s. per an. one Croft at v s. per an. and twenty four Freeholders paying 4 li. 12 s. 7 d. yearly rend.  
In this Temple was there a Chantry 
Ib.  for the ancient Earls of Warwick, and the Revenue thereof certified at lxvi s. viij d. per an. But upon the suppression of that Order, all the Lands which they here enjoyed, came to the Hospitalars (as in Balshall I shall manifest) and continued in their hands till that general Deluge in 30 H. 8. swept them away: After which, these their Possessions, as parcel of the Preceptory of Balshall, were granted 
Pat. 3. E. p. 7.  in 3 E. 6. to john Dudley E. of Warwick, and Jane his wife and their Heirs, and since that have returned to the Crown by the attainder of the said John in 1 M. but how they are now disposed of, I have not thought worth my enquiry.  
Having completely done with the Borough, I shall now take notice of the Hamlets belonging to Warwick; viz. Long-Bridge; Miton, Coton-end, Stochull, Levenhull, and Woodlow, some whereof have been many years since depopulated; beginning with Long-bridge, which is in the Parish of St. Mary's.   

Long-Bridge.  
THis being situate near a narrow footbridge, which standeth over a small Torrent, coming from Budbrook, thence assumed its name: Howbeit, I do not discern that it was ever a manor of itself; but that the Lands therein did, 
p Pat. 3. H 8 ● 3.  part belong to the monastery of Thelesford, part to 
q  the collegiate Church of Warwick, part to 
r  ●he Hospitalars, part 
s P●t. 7. E. 6. p. 11.  to the Priory of Chaucumbe in Northamptonshire, and the rest to particular persons: Nor have I seen it so much as mentioned in Record till 4, E. 1. that one john de Honele was presented 
t Inq. per Hundr. penès Camer● Scac.  before the justice's Itinerant, as an Inhabitant thereof, for withdrawing his suit from the County and Hundred Court.   

Miton.  
THis is situate well near a mile above Warwick, on the Southern bank of Avon, but there is now no more left of it than a Grove of Elms in the place where the Village stood. In the conqueror's time the E. of Mellent was possessed of 
u Domesd. lib.  the greatest part of it, viz. two hides, the third then belonging to S. Mary's Church in Warwick; which two hides are certified in two places; viz amongst the E. of Mellent's Lands, and amongst those of Turchill de Warwick; in the first whereof he is said to hold them of the King, and in the later, of Turchill's Fee: but that it is one and the self same Land which is meant thereby, is evident by these testimonies; first that the two Mills there, are mentioned in both; secondly the value, viz. vi l. and lastly in the one Algarus Comes is said to have been owner thereof in Edw. the Confessors days, and in the other Edwinus Comes (the son and heir of Earl Algar) which makes no difference, in regard that the said Edwine succeeded his Father in that Inheritance. In that Record 
w Domesd. lib.  it is variously written, Muitone and Moitone, so that for the etymology of the name I do not well know what to say, except it be British, Mwy in that language signifying the same with Major, and Mwyd humectatio sive madefaction ● in either of which senses, for aught I see, it might have its original denomination; First as being greater than Cotes, (which was, the next Village lying near Warwick) or secondly by reason of the moist situation of it, standing on the bank of Avon somewhat flat and low.  
That this came to Henry de Newburgh, the the first E. of Warwick of the Norman line; either with the residue of Turchi●'s Lands, or by some accord with the E. of Mellent (his brother) there is no doubt at all to be made, forasmuch as it appears that his posterity enjoyed it: In 
x Ex Regist. Col. de Warw. f. 9 a.  those days there was a chapel here, wherein several Canons officiated, unto which Roger E. of Warwick. Sonn to the said Henry, did, about the beginning of K. Stephen's time, 
y Ex Regist. Col. de Warw. f. 9 a.  grant ten Acres of his demesn land in this place, and five acres of Arable, with a house, and half an acre of Meadow; and did besides, confirm the gift of eight acres, which Wil fill. Godardi past thereto. That it continued to the succeeding Earls I need not stand to prove, forasmuch as it was a member 
z Esc. 21. E 2.  of Warwick; but it hath been long since 
a Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 143.  depopulated.   

Hethcote.  
ADjoining to Miton field, on the South part, do lie certain Grounds called by the name of Hethcote, which Walter Power gave 
b Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 5. m. 3.  to the Coll. Church of Warwick in 2. H. 4. by the name of the manor of Hethcote, to the intent that the Dean and Canons of that Coll. Church should annually solemnize two Obits, one for the Soul of Margaret his late wife, and the other for his own. After the dissolution of which Church, was it granted 
c Pat. 37. H ●. p. 15.  by the name of the Leasow called Hethcote to George Tresham gent. and Edw. Twyniho and their Heirs in 37 H. 8. and from the said George to 
d Mi●h. Re●. 37. H. 8.  Will. Morcote, who in 6. E. 6. died 
e Esc. 6. E. 6.  seized of it, leaving Will. his Grandson, viz. sonn to John, his next Heir, and then 9 years of age.   

Cotes.  
THis is that part of Warwick, which lies on the East part of the town, beyond the little Brook coming from the Priory Mill, and is now called Coton-end. In Edw. the Confessors time Edwine E. of Mercia held 
f Domesd. lib.  it; but after the Norman Conquest, K. Will. had it in his own hand, in whose time it was certified to contain one hide, there being then two Mills rated at C s. and the Woods containing 3 Furlongs in length and as much in breadth. In the Conq. Survey 
g Domesd. lib.  it is written coats, which in our old English signifies the same with Domus. It seems that upon the advancement of Henry de Newburgh to the earldom of Warwick, it was by the K. bestowed on him; for it appears 
h Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 8. b.  that the same Henry gave certain lands lying here, to the Churches of our Lady and Allhallows, which Rog. his son and successor confirmed 
i Ib. f. 12. a. ; adding his Grant 
k Ib. f. 12. a.  of all the Tithe thereof, and C. acres of land in 23. H. 1. when he united those two Churches, making that of our Lady Collegiate: But there is no more to be said of it, forasmuch as it was so united to Warwick, that part thereof being in the possession of the Earls, which did not belong to the college.   

Stokehull.  
ON the Northwest side of Warwick lies Stokehull ● now only known by certain grounds bearing that name, but heretofore it hath been a petty Hamlet, as the name imports, Stoke signifying the same with Villa. The first mention I find thereof is in the foundation of the Collegiate Church of Warw. by E. Roger in H. 1 time, where he grants 
l Ib.  thereto the Tithes of certain Lands situate therein; so that there is no question but it came to Henry E. of Warwick, as all the rest of the lands thereabout ●●d; viz. upon his advancement to that earldom, or in augmentation of it, as I have elsewhere showed: Howbeit till 14 E. 1. I have not seen any thing more thereof that is remarkable; but then was there a Fine levied 
m Octab. joh. Bapt.  of the moiety of this manor by john le Lou and Amice his wife plaintiffs, and Philip le Lou and Margery his Wife deforc: whereby the said moiety became settled upon the same John and Amice, and the heirs of Amice: And further than this have I no more to say of it, other than that it is in Rous his 
n Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 143.  Catalogue amongst the anciently depopulated Villages, whereof he makes so much complaint.   

Levenhull.  
THis place, lying near to the last, hath no habitation now thereon, yet do the Grounds retain the name; but what I have seen 
o Ex autog penès S.A. eq. aur.  of it, is no more, than that Rob. de Morton, who styles himself Dominus de Levenhull, by his Deed, whereupon a Fine was levied xv. Hill. 29 H. 3. granted to the Monastery of S. Sepulchers here in UUarwick, totam terram illam extra Warrewyke, ex parte occidentali, quae appellatur Levenhull; which it seems was a Purchase; for the Canons of that House gave forty Marks of Silver in consideration of that Grant, and covenanted to pay to the said Robert and his Heirs 13 s. 4 d. per an. at the Feasts of S. Mich. and the Annunciation of our Lady, by even portions.   

Woodlow.  
THE first mention I find of this place, is in that foundation of the collegiate Church at Warwick, made by Earl Roger in 23. H. 1 where the Tithes of certain lands lying here, are given thereto; and in that grant 
p Ex Regist. Col. de War. f. 12. a.  it is called Wudulan: By which testimony, 'tis plain enough, that it was originally part of those possessions, which Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl after the Norman Conquest, had hereabouts; and there is no doubt (I think) to be made, but that it was a member of Warwick. In H. 1 time, one Richard the Sonn of Yvo, Cook to the before specified Earl Roger, 
q Ex ipso autog. penès R. B. gen.  held it; but having no grant thereof in writing, and leaving a Sonn called Alan, whom he had trained up in his own profession, the said Alan succeeding in that office as servant to William E. of Warwick (sonn to Earl Roger) obtained a special Charter 
r Ex ipso autog. penès R. B. gen.  from him, in H. 2 time, of this Lordship to himself and his Heirs, whereby the Metes and Bounds thereof are exactly set forth. By which Charter he also granted to the said Alan and his Heirs power to keep a Court of all his own proper Tenants, aswell those residing in Warwick as at Woodlow, and to take Toll of them for all things that they should buy or sell within the Borough of Warwick: Ratifying moreover to him and his Heirs, this office of Master Cook in his Kitchen, which the said Richard his father heretofore held in his, and E. Roger his father's time; with all Fees of his Kitchen belonging to the Master Cook, both, in liveryes and Horses, as the Esquiers of his household then had, and as the said Richard his father used to have in the days of the same Earl Roger and his the said Earl. And moreover granted unto him and his heirs a yard land lying in Cotes, with whatsoever lands the said Richard his father held in Warwick, to hold therewith freely and quietly, etc. with Tol and Team, Sach and Soc Infatheyeol and in free socage; paying yearly to the said Earl and his heirs a pair of Gloves at Easter for all secular service, suit of Court, and demand whatsoever: for which grant and confirmation the said Alan gave unto him x s. in money, xij Geese, and a firkin of wine.  
From this Alan descended the family of Woodlow (as the pedigree 
Ex ip●is autog. pe●ès eunden R. Brome deductum.  here inserted showeth) so named in respect of their residence here, who bore 
Ex Col. H. Ferrer ar.  for their arms Gules a fesse argent betwixt six crosses crosslet Or, differing nothing from the coat of Beauchamp E. of Warwick, but in the colour of the fess●: Of which was one Thomas de Woodlow Feodary 
Ex. C. Balliv. Warw. C. ●enès W. Peir point ar.  to Ric. Beauchamp E. of Warwick, for all his lands in this County, in 10. H. 4. And in 
Ex. C. Balliv. Warw. C. ●enès W. Peir point ar.  5. H. 5. one of his council.  
In 15. H. 6. this manor, 
Ex. au●tog. penès praefat. R. B.  being entailed by john Wodelow, was settled upon George Herthul, his granchild, with divers remainders: but it seems that some of these Herthulls passed away their right herein, to Alice the daughter of Ric. Chester, grandchild and heir (after the death of her brother Thomas) to Avicia one of the daughters and coheirs of Alan de Wodelow; for after the death of her second husband, sc. John Mayell, being in her free state of widowhood, by her deed 
Ex. au. +tog. penès praefat. R. B.  bearing date at Warwick on the feast day of S. Hillary 27. H. 6. she granted the capital mess. of Wodlow, with all the lands thereto belonging (excepting some that had been exchanged away) to john Brome of Warwick; which John was he that became owner of Badsley-Clinton in this County (as I shall there show:) from whose son Nich: Brome, by lettuce the daughter of Nich: Catesby, his third wife, is descended 
y Ex Coll. H. Ferrer  Robert Brome Gent. now residing here, to whom the inheritance of this place still continues.  
It seems, that this was anciently a little village, though now reduced to one house; for I find 
z Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 143.  it in the list of those places, whereof john Rous, in his complaint of the Depopulations in this County, doth make mention.  

Ivo 

Richardus Cocus Rogeri Comitis Warw. 

Alanus Cocus. 

Alanus. 

Thomas fill. Alani, cogn: de Wodelow. 

Alanus de Wodelow 10. E. 2. & 7. E. 3. 

Avicia filia & cohaeres.- Joh. Chestre 

Ric. Chestre, alias dict Ric. de Wodelow 8. E. 3 

Tho. Ruding 1. maritus- Alicia- Joh. Mayel ob. s. p. 

Will. Ruding.    
Thom. Wodlow ob. s. p.      
Dionysia- Rog. Pacwood de Warwic. 

Henr. de Wodlow alias Pacwood, dominus de Wodlow 36. E. 3. 7. R. 2. 

joh. de Wodlow 15. H. 6. 

jocosa monialis.  
Alicia fill. & haeres.- Tho. Herthul are defunctus 20 H. 6. 

Georg. ob. s. p.  
Ric. ob. s. p.  
jocosa ux. Joh. Baynam  
joh. Herthul- Agnes filia joh. Fulwode de Tanworth 16. H. 6. 

joh. Herthull. 

Margeria filia & haeres, ux. Ric. Palmer.                            

Chesterton.  
HAving now done with all the places of note within the precincts of Warwick, and following the river Avon about a mile and half lower, I find it increased by a petty torrent, which, coming from the Southeast, joineth therewith. This brook riseth within the precincts of Chesterton, of which place being next in order to discourse, I shall observe, that anciently it had many Inhabitants, for no less than Lxxix families doth Rous make mention 
a I. bp. 145  of, that there resided, which by depopulation were in his time reduced to three, but now are augmented to the number of xiiii. Through this Lordship doth one of those famous Roman ways (whereof I have spoke) scil. Fosse, extend itself; upon which, as is apparent, hath been a Roman Fortification, and within the compass thereof divers old coins digged up. That such fortified places had the name of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by our Ancestors the Saxons, is evident enough; so that we need not look farther for an etymology of this Towns name, anciently written Ceastreton, and Cestreton, than the situation thereof so near to that place.  
Part of this Village being given 
b Regist. Pr. de Coventre s. 75. a.  by Earl Leofrike to the Monks of Coventre upon the foundation of that Monastery (1. Edw. Conf) was by the Conq. Survey 
c Domesd. lib.  certified to contain 1 hid and a half, and valued at L. s. By which Survey it also appears that Henry de Feriers (a great man at that time) had half a hide here, then held of him by one Wazelinus and valued at x. s. But the greatest proportion, viz. 3. hides did Ric. Forestarius at that time hold, which was rated at C. s. and whereof 4 Thein, 
d Servants to the K.  were possessed in Edw. the Conf. time. This Ric. Forestarius is also called Ric. Venator, and Ric. Chineu. what he had here in Chesterton was a third 
e Testa de Nevil. sub 〈◊〉. de 〈◊〉 an●●s ar●●nt.  part of the town; being given 
f Testa de Nevil. sub 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉 an●●s ar●●nt.  to him by Will. the Conq. together with other lands in Sergeanty; viz by the service of keeping the Forest of Kanoc in Stafford-shire, paying to the K. x marks yearly for the Bailywick thereof, and for the said lands he so held. Which Ric. sounded 
g Testa de Nevil. sub 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉 an●●s ar●●nt.  the Church here, endowing it with lands of two marks per an. value and had issue one only daughter called Margery, 
h Rot. P.  married to Walter Crok, who in 5. Steph. gave 
h Rot. P.  3. marks of gold to the K. pro rehabendo Ministerio suo, which I conclude to be for his office of Forester in the Forest of Canok; and xiiii. l. xi. s. v. d. for the land of Ric. Chinewe, (his wife's father.)  
To this Walter succeeded Will. his son 
i Regist. de kennel. p. 157.  and heir, who gave 
k Reg. de Stonley f. 9 a.  to the Monks of Radmore, in the said Forest of Canok (afterwards translated to Stonley in this County) all his lands in Wirley in Com. Staff. in consideration whereof he was made partaker of the whole benefit of their Cistertian Order, and promised that his body should have sepulture in their Monastery. On the Canons of Kenilworth he conferred 
l Ex Reg. de kennel. ut supra.  the Church of Chesterton and granted 
m Ex Cod. MS. penès. Rem. R. in Scac.  to the K●s. Templars a yard land in this Lordship; but an ill rate attended him, for he was hanged 
n Testa de N. ut upra. , though for what appears not; whereupon his lands were seized 
o Testa de N. ut upra.  into the K. hands, who gave 
p Testa de N. ut upra.  them in marriage to one Rob. de Broc ● with Margery his the said Will. sister. Which Rob. de Broc, being a man of note in his days, for he is called 
q Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6. per. Insp.  Marescallus Angliae, & Forestarius de Canoc. gave 
r Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6. per. Insp.  to the Monks of Stoneley a mess● and half a yard land lying in Radway in this County, and died 
s Ex autog. penès Edw. Peito eq. aur.  in 5 R. 1. leaving issue Margery 
t Testa de N. ut supra.  his only daughter and heir, married 
u Testa de N. ut supra.  to Hugh de Loges; who in 7. R. 1. paid 
w Rot. P. 7. R. 1. Staff.  lx marks fine towards the raising that great sum of money for the Ks. redemption, for which he had the custody of the Forest of Canok with his house at Grimbaldeston, and the land of Rob. de Brok, whose daughter and heir he had wedded, rendered to him.  
It seems that this Hugh was in arms against K. John in those turbulent times towards the end of his reign, for which his Castle of Grimbaldeston and Forestership of Canok were seized into the Ks. hands: for I find that the said King, by his Precept 
x Claus. 17. joh. m. 14.  bearing date 1. Dec. 17. Joh. directed to Thomas de Erdington, appointed, that in case he found good pledges for his faithful service to him, and sure custody of the Forest of Canok, with the said Castle, that then he should render them to him; but he lived not above a year afterwards, as I guess; for in 1. H. 3. the custody of his heir, called Hugh, was committed 
y Claus 1. H. 3. m. 22.  to Will. de Cantilupe, which Hugh held this manor of Cestreton and Forestership of Canok in sergeanty, as his Ancestors had done; and had suit 
z Plac. apud westm. oct. Mich. 9 H. 3. rot. 21.  with the Kts. Templars for that hide of land given to them, here, in Chesterton; whereof I have already spoke, but could not recover it. In 19 H. 3. he received a command 
a Claus. 19 H. 3. m. 12.  from the K. to permit Will. Fitz-Walkelin to enter his Hart hounds at hunting the Stag in his Bayliwick. In 25. H. 3. he paid 
b Rot. P. de codem an.  C l. fine to the K. for some miscarriages in his said office of Forester. In 36. being a prisoner 
c Claus. 36. H. 3. m 31.  in Warwick gaol upon an Appeal prosecuted against him for killing of Rog. le strange, he was bailed. The next year following I find 
d Claus. 37 H. 3. in d.  that the Shiriff of Staffordshire had command from the K. not to distrain him to take the order of Knighthood, except it did appear that he had other lands for which he ought to be a Kt, than those that were in Sergeanty. but he was the last of this family that held the Stewardship and Bayliwick of Canok-Forest; for it appears 
e Ex autog. penès. Will. Comberford , that K. H. 3. disposed thereof to Sir Thomas de Wescham Kt. and his heirs, who past a way the inheritance of it, in 12. E. 1. to Philip de Montgomeri, the K. confirming 
f Ex autog. penès. Will. Comberford  the grant.  
This Hugh de Loges lived to be a very old 
g Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 9  man, and was not 
h Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 9  compos mentis before he died. It seems he had conceived some displeasure against his son and heir, viz. Ric. de Loges, and therefore did endeavour. to disherit 
i Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 9  him of this Lordship and other lands, selling 
k Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 9  this to the Kts. Templars; which Richard was a busy 
l E●c. 50. H. 3.  actor in that rebellion of the Barons in H. 3. time, being of the retinue 
m E●c. 50. H. 3.  to Ralph Lord Basset; in respect whereof, all, his lands in this County and Staff. were seized on, and bestowed 
n Ex autog. 〈◊〉 Will. vi● Sta●●●●●. , inter alia, by the K. on Thomas Corbet of Shropshire. 30. Nou. 50. H. 3. but submitting to the Decree called Dictum de Kenilw. as appears 
o Pat. ●0 H. 3 ●. 33.  by james de Audley's undertaking for him therein, he being at the time when Kenilworth castle was rendered, with 
p Pat. ●0 H. 3 ●. 33.  young Sim. Montfort in the Isle of Ely, and finding good sur●●●es, viz. Will. de Mortein, and Will. de la Rye for his future fidelity, was received 
q I●. m. 26.  into the K. protection as his good subject. And in August following, sc. 51. H 3. found so much favour, that whereas his father had, to the disherison of him● aliened this manor of Chesterton to the Templars, the K. taking 
r Pat 5● H. 3. ●●●.  advantage of its being so conveyed without licence, forasmuch as it was held of him in Capite by Sergeanty, seized upon it, and in consideration of Cxx. marks Fine, reinvested 
s Pat 5● H. 3. ●●●.  him therein, promising that he would not permit the said Hugh to do any thing tending to the disheriting him of this, or any other lands so held; provided that he did conveniently maintain his said father during life, at that time old and weak, and not in his senses, as I have intimated.  
After which in 3. E. 1. this Ric. de Loges, being very much indebted, 
t Pat. 3. E. 1. m. 13  obtained licence from the K. that for raising of some money, he might demise his lands for a certain time: but, it seems, that under colour of this liberty to set, he absolutely sold part of them; whereupon the Shiriff of this County had command 
u Rot. F. ●. E. 1. m. 5.  to seize them into his hands for the Ks. use, sc. in 5. E. 1. in which year he was 
w Pat. 5. E. 1. m. 8.  with the K. and his Army in UUales: what Agreement he made appears not, but certain it is that he repossessed them again: for in 13. E. 1. being questioned by what authority he held a Court-Leet here, and claimed Assize of Bread and beer within this Lordship, he pleaded 
x Rot. de Quo W.  Prescription, and had allowance of those privileges. In 14. E. 1. being then 
y Ex autog. penès Edw. Peto eq. ●ur.  a Kt, he bore for his arms Arg. 3. piles gules, with a Buck trippant Or, in a canton azure, as appears by his seal, and died 
z Esc. 22. E. 1. n. 29.  in 21. E. 1. leaving Ric. his son and heir, than 28 years of age, who doing his homage had livery 
a Rot. F. 22 E. 1. m. 21.  of his lands; but enjoyed them not long: for in 28. E. 1. he departed 
b Claus. 28 E. 1. m. 4.  this life, leaving one only daughter, called Elizabeth, 
c Esc. 28. E. 1. n. 31.  his heir, than 4. years of age, whose marriage was granted 
d Pat. 29. E. 1. m. 14.  by the K. the next ensuing year to Nich. de warwick; Which Nich. matched 
e Claus. 6. E. 2. m. 12.  her unto his own son Nicholas, who did his fealty and had livery 
f Claus. 6. E. 2. m. 12.  of her lands in 6. E. 2. which Nich. had issue 
g Pat. 6. E. 8. p. 2. m. 12  john de Warrewyk his son and heir, who by the K. special command, entailed 
h F. levat. ●v. Hill.  this Lordship in 9 E. 3. for default of issue by himself and Margaret his wife, upon john de Sandersted of Rodbaston and his heirs, the same John having married 
i Rot. F. 27. E. 3. m. 9  his mother.  
During the time that this john de Sandersted held it, he obtained a Charter 
k Cart. 24. E. 3. n. 1.  of Free Warren in all his demesn lands here, to enjoy during his own life, and afterwards to the right heirs thereof. But upon his death, in 
l Rot. F. 27. E. 3 m. 9  27. E. 3. John the son of Will. de Peito became possessed thereof, by marriage 
m Rot. F. 27. E. 3 m. 9  with Alianore daughter and heir to John the son of the before specified Nich. de Warwick; from which time the family of Peto have had their principal seat here. Being therefore now to proceed with what I have found historically relating thereto, to the end the more light may be given, as well to what I have already spoke, touching the successive Possessors of this place, as to what I shall say of the rest, I have here inserted this ensuing pedigree.  
And because this family of Peto hath been so eminent in former times, as by what follows will appear, I shall ascend somewhat higher in my discourse thereof, than the time that I find them first possessed of Chesterton, especially considering that they had lands in this County before.  
The first mention, I meet with of this name and Family in Warwickshire, is in 
Pat. 6. E. ●. m. 14.  6. E. 1. Where Ric. de Peito is recorded to have been possessed of certain lands in Draiton juxta Stratford super Avon; which (I suppose) were those that he had 
Ex autog. 〈◊〉 Edw. Peto eq. 〈◊〉  from Roese Trussell, and which she purchased of Walt. de Lodington; for Walt. the son of Will de Lodington commenced suit 
Pat. 6. E. ●. ut ●upra.  against him, and against the other Walter for divers lands here, about that time. This Ric. being a man of the superior rank amongst the gentry of his time, was one 
Claus. 28. E. 1 m. 2.  of the Coroners in this County, and died 
Claus. 28. E. 1. m. 2.  in that office, 28. E. 1. as appears by the Writ for causing another to be chosen in his stead, in which he is called Ric. de Pictavia. To him succeeded John 
Ex autog. ●●nès prae●at● E.P. , a person learned in the laws, who by his eminency in that profession (as 'tis most probable) was the first advancer of this Family to those fair possessions, which qualifyed his descendants the better for such great and noteable employments as thy afterwards had in the world. In 
t Pat. de ●●l. an 〈◊〉 ●.  15. E. 2. and so every year after, during 
u Pat. de ●●l. an 〈◊〉 ●.  that Ks. time, he was constituted one of the Justices for Gaol-delivery in this County; so also 
w Pat. de ●●l. an 〈◊〉 ●.  in the first and second years of K.E. 3.  

Ric. Chineu, cui Rex Will Conq. dedit tres parts de Chesterton. 

Margeria filia & haeres.- Walt. Croc 5. Steph. 

Will. Croc suspensus- Rachinilda  
Margeria- Rob. de Broc. Maresc. Angl. 

Margeria filia & haeres.- Hugo de Loges 7. R. 1. 1. H. 3. 

Hugo de Loges 19 & 54. H. 3. 

Ric. de Pictavia 6. E. 1. 28. E. 1. 

Joh. de Peito dictus senior 15. E. 2.4. E. 3- Johanna filia Will. Moryn. 

joh. de Peto jun. obiit 47. E. 3. s. p.  
Will. de Peto 19 E. 2.- Margareta filia & haeres Rob. de Langley. 

Will. de Peto 18 E. 3. Isab. filia Hen. de Bromwich  
Thomas de Peto 35. E. 3.  
joh. de Peto miles, obiit 19 R. 2.- Elianora filia & haeres. 

Will. de Peto obiit 8. H. 4.- Johanna filia joh. de Thornbury mil. obiit 6. H. 5. Rob. Corbet Mil. secundus maritus. 

Will. de Peto miles obiit 4. E. 4. Cath. filia joh. Gresly mil. 8. H. 6. 

joh. de Peto obiit 3 H 7.- Elianora filia Rob. Mantfeld 32 H 6. 

Edw. Peto, obiit 3 H 7.- Goditha filia Thomae Throgmorton mil. relicta 17 H 7. 

Petr. Peto Card.  
Marg. filia joh. Baynam mil. nupta 4 H 8- joh. Peto 18 H 8- Agnes filia Ric. Cook 17 H 7. 

joh. Peto obiit 5. & 6. Ph. & M.- Anna filia joh. Ferrer de Tamworth militis. 

Humfr. Peto obiit 27 Eliz.- Anna filia Basilii Fielding de Newnham ar. 

Will. Peto ar. obiit an. 1619- Elianora filia Walt. Aston de Tixhall in come. Staff. mil. 

Edw. Peto miles- El●z. filia Adae Newton de Charlton in Com. Cantii mil. & Bar. 

Edw. Peto ar.- Eliz. filia Grevilii Verney de Compton eq. aur.                            
Ric. de Loges miles, 50 H. 3. ob. 21. E. 1. 

Hugo de Loges  
Ric. de Loges obiit 28. E. 1. 

Eliz. filia & haeres.- Nich. de Warwick 6. E. 2.                 
In 3. he was 
x Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 16.  one of the Justices appointed for conservation of the Peace. In 4. one 
y Claus. 4. E. 3. in d. m. 7.  of the Ktis for this Shire in the Parl. then holden at Westm. at which time he was called joh. de Peito senior, in regard his eldest son bore that name, who before that time acted in sundry public employments, as I shall show by and by. In 9 E. 3. he was one 
z Cl. 9 E. 3 in d. m. 33.  of the two Commissioners constituted for the arraying of all men in this Shire, according to their estates and degrees; as also 
a Pat. 9 E. 3. E 2. in d. m. 24.  for conservation of the P●ace according to the statute of Northampton. In 
b Pat. 12. E. 3. in d. m. 9  12. E. 3. one of the Justices for Goal delivery at Warwick. In 
c Claus. 14. ●. 3. p. 1. n. 3.  14. one of the Commissioners assigned for selling the Nones of Sheaf, Wool, and Lamb; as also for 
d Pat. 14. E. 3. p. 2. m. 47.  levying and collecting a Tenth, then granted unto the K. in Parliament; and in 21. and 22. E. 3. was in 
e Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 1 in d. m. 33 Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 1 in d. m. 31.  Commiss. for the Gaol delivery at Coventre: but he wrote himself of 
f Ex autog. penès prae●●t E.P.  Drayton, where he held 
g  lands of john de Trussel by the x ●●. part of a Knights fee. It seems that in his age he traveled into those parts of France from whence his ancestors came, for I find 
h Ex vet membr. penes eundem E.P.  that he died in Gascoin, and left issue 2 sons, John and Will. both well advanced by good marriages; whereof John had to wife Alice the widow of john de Langely, one of the daughters and coheirs of Isabel de H●lles (which Isab. was daughter and coheir to Rog. de Herdebergh, as in Wily I have already declared.) & Will. married. Margaret daughter and heir to Rob. de Langley ● (as in Wolfhamcote I have showed) whose posterity became heirs also, at lengthy to Geoffrey de Langley, the principal branch of that family: But with John, called joh. de Peito junior, during his father's life time, I will proceed.  
The first mention I find of his public employments, is in 6. E. 3. and then was he in Commission, in this County, for assessing and collecting a xv and x 
i Pat. 6. E. 3. p 3 m. 19  granted to the K. in Parl. I● 
k Rot. F. 7. E. 3. m. 19  7. E 3. ●e ●ad the office of Esc●aetor for the counties of Heref. Glouc. Worcester Salop● Staff. and the Marches of Wales and substituted 
l Ex aug. penès Car. D. Ca●●●gtoln  john de Saunders●ed (of Wotton-Wawen in this shire) his deputy therein, for the Counties of Salop Staff. and marches of Wales: which office this john de Peito held 
m Rot. F. 9 E. 3. m. 19  for 2. years. In 10. E. 3. the K. having a x ●h granted to him in the Parl. then held at Nottingham, for support of his war●s against the Scots, he was appointed 
n Rot. F. 10 E. 3. p. 1. m. 34.  to be one of the Receivers thereof for this County; in which year the K. by his special Pat. 
o Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 1. m. 34.  exempted him from Knighthood, during his life, except he himself should be w●lling thereto; and made him one 
p Ib. p. 2. in d. m. 18.  of the Commissioners for to hear and determine matters of felony and misdemeanour in this Shire. The next ensuing year was he again assigned 
q Rot. F. 11 E. 3. m. 34.  to be one of the Receivers of the xvth and x ●● then granted to the K. in Parl. and also one 
r Pat. 11. E 3. p. 2. m. 3.  of the Commissisioners this County & Leicestershire for explaining the K. meaning in certain particulars handled in that Parl. In 15. E. 3. was he appointed 
s Pat. 15. E. 3. p. 1. m 31.  one of the Assessors and Collectors of the Nones of Sheaf, Wool, and Lamb in this County, granted to the King in Parliament the preceding year.  
In 17. E. 3. he had a Pat. 
t Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  specially exempting him from the office of Sheriff, Eschaetor, or any other; as also for serving upon any Jury, without his own good will. In 
u Rot. Fr. 20. E. 3. in d. m. 17.  20. E. 3. he should have attended the K. in person, over into France, with his Army; and for that purpose did array himself accordingly; but by a particular Pat. he had then leave to stay behind, and was also exempted from contributing to the charge of that voyage: and not only so, but at the special request of William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon had the King's Letters Patents 
w Pat. 20. E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  of privilege granted to him, that he should not, during his life, be exposed to attend him in any warlike service, nor be charged with finding any men at arms, Hoblers, or Archers, except he himself were willing thereto. This John was also a Lawyer as well as his father, and of council 
x Ex Regist. vocat. the white book penes D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 181●  to Wolstan Bishop of Worcester in all his affairs relating to this Shire and so likewise to the Prior and Monks of Worcester, with whom he became retained 
y Ex Regist. vocat. the white book penes D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 181●  in 17. Edw. 3. and covenanted to be for them in all causes and upon all occasions, and not against them or their Monastery for any person whatsoever. To his second wife, he wedded 
z Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  the Lady Beatrice de Bishopsden, widow of Sir john de Bishopsden Knight, but daughter 
a Esc. 47. E. 3. n. 28.  and heir to john de Sheldon; and bearing a venerable respect to the Canons of Kenilworth, in this County; not only gave 
b Ex au●og. pen●s R. D. ●●gby.  them the advouson of the Church of Locksley, to be appropriated to the use of that Monastery, but lands of good value in Locksley; in consideration where of, they assigned 
c Ex au●og. pen●s R. D. ●●gby.  a certain Annuity to be paid to a Chantry Priest, which should sing mass daily in the Chapel of our Lady, adjoining to the Parish Church of Sheldon, for the good estate of him the said John, and the Lady Bea●r. his wife, Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and the Lady Catherine his wife, and William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon, during their lives, and afterwards for the health of their souls; as when I come t● Sheldon shall be more fully showed.  
In 7. Edw. 3. he bore 
d Ex autog. penès C. D. Carington.  for his arms three maidenheads, as his father had done; but afterwards, scil. 16. Edw. 3. he changed that coat, and gave 
e Ex autog. penès Ed. Peto eq. aur.  upon a Cheveron, betwixt 6. Crosses Crosslets fitchè, 3 mullets; which arms he assumed (as I conceive) out of some special relation that he had to William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon (of whom in Maxstoke I have spoke) who bore for his coat Arg. 6 Cross Crosslets fitchè sable, upon a chief azure, two mullets Or, pierced gules. But in 47. Edw. 3. he died 
f Esc. 47. E. 3. n. 28.  without issue, leaving his brother William his heir, than lx. years of age. Which Williams having wedded the heir of Langley (as hath been said) was Sheriff 
g Rot. F. 14. E. 3 ●. ●  of this County and Leicestershire in 14. Edw. 3. In 
h Pa●. 1● E 3. ●. ●. in d. m. 37.  17 Edw. 3. there were divers Proctors of Cardinals, and others from the Court of Rome, as well English as foreigners, who by virtue o● the Pope's Bulls made out process against sundry persons, much derogating from the K●ng's royal power in this his Realm; whereupon Commissions were issued out to divers persons through England, for the finding them out, and arresting and bringing them before himself and his council; of which Commissioners this William de Peito was 
i Pa●. 1● E 3. ●. ●. in d. m. 37.  one of those that were assigned, for this County, to that purpose. So also in 
k Pat. 18. E. 3. p ●. in d. m. 17.  18. Edw. 3. to inquire, what persons were seized of lands to the value of C s. per annum, and upwards to a thousand pounds, over and above all reprises, and to make certificate thereof to the King, And likewise in 
l Rot. F. 21 E. 3. m. 43.  21. Edw. 3. for levying the subsidy of Wools then granted to the King in Parliament towards the supporting his wars with France. and being a person learned in the laws, had in 30 E. 3. a Grant 
Ex au●og. penès, ●●aefat. E. P.  from Eliz. de Burghersh, Lady of Ewyas, one of the daughters and heirs to Sir Theobald de Verdon, of an Annuity of ten marks per an. issuing out of her manor of Brandon in this County, for his good and lawful counsel in her affairs.  
In 35 E. 3. he with his sons, John and Thomas attended 
n P●c. 35. ●. 3. p. ●. m. ●.  upon Ralph E. of Stafford in his Irish journey that year: unto which Ralph, he was styled 
o Ex autog. penès praefat. E. P ; Atturnatus generalis ● but he varied from his Father in the bearing of his Arms, and took barry of 6 pieces Arg. and Gules per pale indented and counterchanged, as appeareth by his Seal 
p Ex. autog. penès praefat. E. P ; which Coat his Posterity have ever since retained. When he died, I am not certain, nor how long he lived after 4 R. 2. but he had issue 
q Ex. autog. penès praefat. E. P  Will. John and Thomas; which William married 
r F. Levat. xv. Mich. 18. E. 3.  Isabel the daughter of Henry de Bromwich, and died (as I suppose) shortly after, for I find little mention further of him: So that John was his Heir, and became the first Lord of Chesterton of this Family, by 
s Rot. f. 27. E. 3. m. 9 Esc. 27. E. 3. n. 57 et n. 114.  marriage with Elinor daughter and heir of John the son and heir to Nich. de Warwick before specified; which John, being a Kt. 
t Regist. Col. de Warw. f. 163. b.  in 38. E. 3. served afterwards as one of the Kts. for this Shire, in the several Parliaments of 
u Claus. de ijsd. ann. in d.  42, 43, and 45 E. 3. held in those years at Westminster and Winchester, in which said 45 year he superintended 
w Pat. 45. E. 3. p. 2. m. 34  the Assessment and Collection of the Subsidy for this County, then granted to the K. In 
x Claus. 5. R. ●. in d. m. 5.  5. R. 2. he was also one of the Kts. for this Shire: and the same year a Commissioner 
y P. ●. 5 ● 2. in d, p. ●. m. 4.  for conservation of the Peace, and arresting of the rebels. In 
z Claus. de ijsd. an. in ●  7 and 10 R. 2. he was again Kt. for this shire; In 11 R. 2. Lieutenant 
a Rot. Vascon. 11. E. 3. m. 16.  to the Constable of Dover-Castle. In 12 he with Sir john Lakenhith Kt. were 
b Pat. 12. R. 2. p. 2. m. 1.  Lieutenants in the Court Military to the Constable and marshal of England; so also 
c Pat. 15. R 2. p. 2. m. 1●  in 15 R. 2. and died 
d Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 38.  in 19 R. 2. leaving Will. his son and heir than 30 years of age, who did his Homage the same year, and had Livery 
e Rot. F. 19 R. 2. m. 14.  of the lands of his mother's Inheritance. Which Will. was in 21 R. 2. constituted 
f Rot. F. 21. R, 2. m. 12.  one of the commissioners for Assessing and gathering a xv. and tenth then granted to the K. in Parliament, and in 4 H. 4. also was a Commissioner 
g Pat. 4. H. 4. p. 2. in d. m. 11.  of Array in this County.  
In 6. H. 4. he released 
Regist. Coll. de warw. f. 170. a.  all his right in the advouson of the Church of Wolfhamcote to the Dean and Canons of the Collegiate Church of Warwick, which T. Beauchamp E. of Warwick (who in 15. R. 2. gave the same unto them) had of the grant of Sir john Peyto Kt. (his father) in 38. E. 3. In consideration whereof the said Dean and Canons did oblige 
Regist. Coll. de warw. f. 170. a.  themselves by Indenture, that so soon as they should have notice of his death, they would forthwith cause his body to be brought unto Warwick, if he departed this life within this County, and at their own charges inter the same in the before specified Coll. Church, in such place where he the said Will. should appoint, and keep his Anniversary on the day of his death every year, registering his name in their martyrologue; as also pray for him and his ancestors, as Founders and Patrons of the said Church at Wolfhamcote; And moreover cause his grave to be covered with a monumental stone, whereupon his arms with his Epitaph should be graven, according to the direction of him the said Will. or his Counsel; whence I guess, that the raised Monument in the North cross of the Coll. Church at Warwick was for this man, though some painting on the wall of late years directed Sir Edw. Peito (the heir of this family) in repairing it to cause a new Inscription to be put thereon, intimating it to be of Edw. 3. time. He wedded 
●x autog. ●●●ès prae●●● E. P.  Joan, the daughter of Sir joh. Thornbury Kt. (who overliving him, afterwards married 
●●aus. 6. ●. m. 11.  to Sir Rob. Corbet Kt.) and departed 
●x vet. ●br. pe●eund. ●.  this life in 8. H. 4. leaving issue Will. his son and heir, whose lands, by reason of his minority, were in 10. H. 4. committed 
〈◊〉. 10. ●. p. 1. ●2.  to the custody of john Knightley the younger, until he came of full age.  
In 3. H. 5. there was a purpose 
o Pat. 3. H. 5. p. 2.  to have matched this young gentleman with Eliz. the daughter of Sir Rob. Franceys Kt. but she lived not long, neither was 
p Esc. 13. H. 4. n. 37.  he above xuj years of age at that time. This Will. was one of those persons of quality, who, bearing ancient Arms from their Ancestors, had summons 
q Ex Rot. penès. Camer. Scac.  in 7. H. 5. to serve the K. in person for defence of the Realm; and in 2. H. 6. became retained 
r Ex Compot. warw. Com.  with Ric. Beauchamp Earl of Warwick for term of life, for which he had a Pension of xx marks per an. In 8. H. 6. he was knighted 
s Pat. 8. H. 6. p. 2. m. 16. , and in 10. H. 6. retained by Indenture 
t Ex autog. penès. Cleric. Pell.  to serve the K. in his French wars for half a year, w●th xxx men at arms himself accounted for one, as also CL. Archers, well and sufficiently mounted, armed, and arrayed according to their degrees; and in consideration thereof to receive 2 s. per diem wages, for himself, and xii d. per diem for his men at arms, with the accustomed reward; viz. according to the proportion of C. marks for xxx men at arms the quarter, and for each of his Archers vi d. per diem; it being then covenanted betwixt them, that the K. should have the third part of all he might get by the war, and the third of the thirds of whatsoever his retinue did gain in that Voyage, by Prisoners, gold, silver, or jewels, and such prizes that exceeded the value of x. marks, and were not to be employed for victualling of the Army: And the said Sir Will. to make benefit of all Prisoners, taken by him, or those of his retinue in that Voyage, except Kings, King's sons, or any of the blood royal of France, or any of the principal Commanders of the French Kings Army, bearing the arms of France, or of the Constables or marshals of France, or those which were Actors in, or consenting to the murder of John D. of Burgoin.  
At that time he bore his own paternal Coat, quartered with Langley, viz. Arg. a Fez sable with 3 pellets in chief; and for his Crest, upon a Torse a pair of wings, as is to be seen by the impression of his Seal 
u Penès praefat. E. P. . In 15 H. 6. he was sheriff 
w Pot. F. 15 H. 6. m. 29.  of this County and Leicester-shire, and the next year following had a special Patent 
x Pat. 16. R. 2. P. 1. m. 6.  exempting him from the office of sheriff, Escheator, Coroner or any other; as also from serving on Juries; which favour the K. granted to him in recompensationem bonorum obsequiorum quae fidelis miles noster Will. Peito nobis in guerris nostris, & alt●er impendit, & adhuc impendet, as the words thereof do import. In 17. H. 6. being again retained 
y Ex autog. penès Cleric. P●ll  to serve the K. in his wars of France and Normandy, for half a year, where the said K. or his council there, or his Lieutenant or governor in that Realm, or the duchy of Normandy should think most fit, he was to have 50 men at Arms, and 210 Archers, well and sufficiently mounted, armed, and arrayed; and in consideration thereof 2 s. per diem wages for himself, 12 d. per diem for each of his men at Arms, with the reward accustomed, and 6 d. for his Archers, as also the benefit of all Prisoners, as upon his former retainer; which Indenture bears date 25 Maii the same year. After which, viz. in June following he shipped over his forces, with divers other retained in like sort and mustered 
z Pat. 17. H. 6. in d. m. 23.  by Sr. Io. Montgomery K. Io. Stanlaw Treasurer of the duchy of Normandy ● and Ric. Curson Esquires; and being thus honourably employed, spared not his own purse for advancement of the Ks. service, as the large sums of money taken up on trust, for which Sr. Will. Mountfort, Kt. john Curson Esq Sr. john Gresly Kt. Will. Lucy, Rob. Franceys, and john Pultney Esq stood engaged with him in Statute a 
a F levat. Octab. Pur. 24. H. 6.  merchant do manifest.  
Of this Sr. William I further find, that he was Lieutenant 
b Ex autog. penès praefat. E. P.  general of the martialship of France, under the famous john Talbot E. of Shrewsbury in An. 1448. 27. H. 6. and Captain 
c Ex. autog. penès praefat. E. P.  of the Bastile before deep; but was there taken 
d Pat. 27. H. 6. p. 2. m. 15.  prisoner by the French, and put to ransom 
e Pat. 27. H. 6. p. 2. m. 15.  himself at a very great Fine, for raising whereof he had the Ks. licence 
f Pat. 27. H. 6. p. 2. m. 15.  to mortgage this Lordship of Chesterton, with those of Sow and Wyrley before specified; and in 30 H. 6. pawned 
g Pat. 30. H. 6. p. 1. m. 21.  them to Sr. Drew Barentine Kt. Walt. Mauntell and others for 390 li. In a Grant of his, that I have seen, he styles 
h Ex autog. penès praefat. E. P.  himself Guillaume Peto chivalier maistre d'ostell de treshaut & puissant Prince Mons. le Duc de Somerset, general Governeur en France et Normandy: But after this misfortune befell him at deep, I have not observed any thing very notable of him, so that 'tis like he retired from those public services. He married 
i Ex autog. penès praefat. E. P.  Katherine the daughter of the before specified Sr. john Gresly Kt. about the 4 of H. 6. and departed 
k Esc. 4. E. 4. n. 19  this life in 4. E. 4. leaving 
l Esc. 4. E. 4. n. 19  issue John his Son and Heir, than 30 years of age; who in 32 H. 6. wedded 
m Pat. 32. H. 6. m. 8.  Elinor the daughter of Rob. Mantfeld; and had livery 
n Rot. F. 7. E. 4. m. 8.  of his lands in 7 E. 4. at which time the K. respited 
o Rot. F. 7. E. 4. m. 8.  his Homage: The next year following he paid 8 l. relief 
p Mich. Fin. 8. E. 4.  to the K. for this manor, held by grand Sergeanty to keep the forest of Canok, as I have already said: But of him I have seen nothing further memorable, than that he rebuilt the ancient manor house of this Lordship, as the arms in a great Canton Window of the Hall, which I have in pag. 377. represented, do show: and that he died 
q Esc. 3. H. 7.  on the Even of the blessed virgin's Assumption, 3. H. 7. leaving issue 
r Esc. 3. H. 7.  Edward his Son and Heir than 30 years of age: which Edward had to wife 
s Ex autog. penès 〈◊〉 E. P.  Goditha the daughter of Tho. Throgmorton Esq and departed this life at Throgmorton in Com. Wigorn: (her father's house) as it seems; for 〈◊〉 Fladbury (which is the parish Church to it) he lieth buried, as his Monument, whereof this is a true shadow, witnesseth, having issue 
t Esc. 3. H. 7.  John 9 years old and upwards, and a younger son called Peter 
v Ex vet. membr. penès praefat. E. P.  a Cardinal in Q. Mary's days.  
Which John, being thus in minority, was committed 
w Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 1. m. 2.  to the tuition of Rob. Throgmorton his Uncle, but afterwards had 2 wives; first Anne 
x Ex au●tog. penes. ●unde● E.P.  the daughter of Ric. Cook, and secondly 
y Ex au●tog. penes. ●unde● E.P.  Margaret daughter to Sr. john Baynham Kt. and left issue John, who married 
z Ex au●tog. penes. ●unde● E.P.  Anne the daughter of Sr. john Ferrer of Tamworth Castle, about the 33 of H. 8. Which John died 
a Esc. 1. Eliz.  11 Sep. 5, & 6. Ph. & M. leaving Humphrey 
b Esc. 1. Eliz.  his Son and Heir, than 26 years of age, who in 1. M. married 
c Ex autog. penès praefat. E. P.  Anne the daughter to Basill Fielding of Newnham Esq and in 27 Eliz. died. To whom succeeded Will. and to him Sr. Edward etc. as the pedigree before inserted showeth.  
Within the Precincts of Chesterton was there another manor, whereof one Gilbert le Harpour died 
q Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 43  seized in 32 E. 1. but whether this was that proportion that belonged originally to the Monks of Coventre in the conqueror's time, or that which Henry de Feriers than held (whereof I have already spoke) or both, is hard to say: Evident it is, that one Geffrey le Brune possessed 
r Ex autog. penès praefat. E. Peto.  certain lands here in H. 2. time, and had a Daughter named Constance 
s Ex autog. penès praefat. E. Peto.  wedded to Henry del Broc; from which Henry descended 
t E●c. 32. E. 1. ut supra.  the same Gilbert le Harpour; but the said land did not all come to him by her, for it appears 
u Ex autog. penès praefat E.P.  that Brune bestowed part of it on the Templars; and that jeffrey Fitz-Stephan, the first Master of the Temple here in England, in H. 2. time, by the common consent of the rest of that Order in this Realm (here at London) gave 
w Ex autog. penès praefat E.P.  that part so bestowed on them, to the said Henry and Constance and their Heirs, paying to the knight's Templars and their Successors 20 s. per Ann. Howbeit the rest that Brune had here, descended (as I conceive) to the said Constance; For I find 
x Esc. 3● E. 1. ut supra.  that Rob. fill. Odonis (at that time Lord of Herberbury) confirmed it unto the said Henry and Constance, to enjoy as freely as the same Brune held it; the extent 
y Esc. 3● E. 1. ut supra.  thereof being 4 messages, and 4 yard land, and held of his heirs by the service of 20 s. payable at the annunciation of our Lady, and St. Michael the archangel by even portions.  

Hugo Harpur temp. H. 1. 

Hugo le Harpur temp. H. 2. 

Rob. le Harpur tenuit Brocton in Com. Wig.  
Saherus le Harpur de Stoke.  
Rog. le Harpur. 

Gilbertus' le Harpur 

Hugo.  
Gilb. le Harpur temp. E. 1.- Isolda filia Henrici Moton de Peckleton in Com. Leic. 

Rob. le Harpour miles temp. E. 2.- Isabel filia joh. Herci domini de Pilardington. 

johanes le Harpour 6. E. 2. Elizab. filia ..... Lisle de Moxhull. 

Ric. le Harpour frater & haeres.- Alicia filia Rogeri de Culi. 

johanes le Harpour filius & haeres.- Isabel filia Rob. Applebi mil.    
joh. le Harpour obiit s. prole- Johanna filia Ric. Vernon de Harlaston.                
Brunus 

Constantia.- Henricus del Broc. de Cestreton temp. R. 1. 

Hawisia ux. Walt. de Elmedon. 

Hawisia soror & haeres.    
Ricardus de Broc. 

Robertus de Broc obiit s. p. 48. H. 3.         
There was also a certain place here, held 
Ib.  likewise by the said Gilbert le Harpour of the K. by Grand Sergeanty; viz. to keep the Hay called Teddesley-Hey within the forest of Canoke at his proper costs. And that the Ancestors of the same Gilbert had some possessions in this County, long before is very probable; for it appears 
Ex Resist. de Kenilw. ●. 27.  that one Hugh Harpur was a witness to the Grant of certain lands made to the Canons of Kenilworth, by Hugo fill. Richardi, in the time of K. H. 1. From which Hugh I find the line of his Descendants thus deduced by the learned Cambden, and the Seals of Arms of some of them so drawn from certain original Charters, by that judicious Antiquary (my worthy friend) Sr. Tho. Shirley Kt. as they are here expressed.  
But the last of this Family that had to do here, was John the son of john le Harpour; who in 25 E. 3. past 
* Ex autog. penès Edw. Peto eq. aur.  away all his lands in this place, as also what he had in Pillardinton Hercy, unto Will de Peito and his Heirs (so that since that time the Descendants of the said Will. have enjoyed them, together with the other manor here in Chesterton (whereof I have already spoke) Which John dying 
b Esc. 43. E. 3.  with our issue, left Richard his Brother and Heir; and he John, from whom the Harpours late of Rushall in Staffordshire, who flourished there in an eminenr condition, for divers Ages, did descend 
c Ex eiusdem Familiae ●temmate per Guil. Cambd delin. ; Edward Harpour Esq being the immediate Heir 
d Ex eiusdem Familiae ●temmate per Guil. Cambd delin.  male to them, and now living.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Giles) was given 
p Regist. de kennel. p. 157.  to the Canons of Kenilworth by Will. Croc in H. 2. time, as I have already showed; yet I find, that K. Ric. 1. by his Letters Pat. 
q Ex ipso autog. penès praefat. E.P.  bearing date 10. April. 5. of his reign, presented thereunto one Eustace a Clerk, upon the vacancy thereof, by reason that Rob. de Broc (whose daughter and heir became wedded to Hugh de Loges before recited) was then dead, and his lands at that time, in respect of the Tenure in Sergeanty, in the Ks. hands. However the K. then presented, there is no doubt but that the right was in the said Canons of Kenilworth, and so continued till they passed 
r F. levat. oct. Joh. B. 12. E. 1.  it away to Rog. Molend B. of cou. and Lich. and his successors in 12 E. 1. After which, sc. in 19 E. 1. I find it valued 
s MS. in Scac.  at 24 Marks; and in 11. E. 2. that the K. in consideration 
t Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 2. m. 14.  of the manor of Greneford in Com. Midd. which Walt. Langton then Bp. of Coventre and Lich. (as also L. Treasurer ᵘ of England, and one of the Executors 
w Claus. 45 E. 3. m. 19  to K. E. 1) gave unto him, granted licence 
x Pat. 11. E. 2. ut suprà.  to the said Walter and his Successors, that he or they might dispose and assign the Advouson thereof, inter alia, in pure alms to be appropriated for the founding of Chantries, and performance of other pious works for the soul of K. E. 1. and his Ancestors Kings of England: but no performance 
y Claus. 45. E. 3. m. 19  was made thereof accordingly, the said Bp. as also his two Successors Rog. de Northburgh and Rob. de Stretton retaining ᶻ the same in their hands till 45 E. 3. that the K. being very much moved, directed his Precept ᵃ to the said Roger de Stretton, bearing date 8 Aug. commanding him upon his Allegiance, that he should proceed in fullfilling the pious intention of K. E. his Father therein, before the Feast of St. Michael ensuing.  
That there was a new licence 
b Pat. 14. H. 4. m. 13  granted by K. H. 4. bearing date 1 Dec. 14. H. 4 giving power to the than Bp. to bestow it upon the vicar's choral of Lichfield, and that the said Vicars should appropriate the same, is evident; Howbeit the Record of its Appropriation I have not seen; but do suppose it was made by john Burghill Bp. of Coventre and Lich. in H. 4. time, or beginning of H. 5. For upon the institution of the first Vicar thereto, john Lacie by name, 10 Maii an. 1414. (2 H. 5.) the vicarage is there 
d Burgh. f. 34. b.  said to be de novo ordinata: which john Lacie is he (I suppose) whom the Record calls john pressed, who had the Ks. Letters Patents 
e Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 1. m. 11.  of pardon granted to him for receiving and harbouring Sr. john Old Castle, Lord Cobham, here at Chesterton upon the Monday next following the Feast of S. Peter ad vincula (commonly called Lammas) in 3. H. 5. knowing him to be an heretic, and holding divers opinions contrary to the Catholic Faith, for which he then stood indicted, as the Pat. importeth. But in 26 H. 8. the Vicar here had no more than 5 l. 6 s. 8 d. for his annual stipend 
f MS. penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 49. ●.  from the Vicars of Lichfeild, to whom the Church was so appropriated, as I have showed.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Dominus Rex. 

Langt. f. 5. a.  Nich. de Guldeford Cler. 16 Oct. 1296.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Northb. f. 2●. a.  Thomas de Clopton Pbr. 4 Cal. Sept. 1328.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 22. b.  john de Deping 6 Cal. Oct. 1328.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 36. b.  Rob. de Patricha Pbr. 3. Id. Maii 1340.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 38. b.  joh. de Northburgh Cler. 18 Cal. Martii 1341.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
joh. Mondevill Cler. 15 April. 1375. 
Street. f. 23 a.   D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
D. joh. Lacie 10 Maii 1414. 
Burgh. f. 34 b.   D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Will. Ives Pbr. 19 junii 1426. 
Heyw. f. 18. b.   D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Rob. Saxundale Pbr. 15. Feb 1441. 
Ib. f. 40. b.   D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
joh. Welford Canonicus de Stone 3 April. 1452. 
Bo. f. 13. a.   D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
joh. Audley Pbr. 13 Oct. 1453. 
Bowl. f. 20. b.     

Kingston, alias Little Chesterton.  
THis, being in the parish of Chesterton, is also by depopulation reduced only to one House; but it was given 
g Ex Regist. de Abend ●. 122. ●.  by Turchill de Warwick to the Monks of Abingdon in Will. the Conq. time, Siward son to the said Turchill (than a youth) consenting thereto, and the K. himself confirming 
h Ex Regist. de Abend ●. 122. ●.  it. By the Conq. Survey 
i Domesd. li●.  it was valued at C s. and certified to contain 1 hide, one Alwol having held it in Edw. the Conf. days. At the time of the said general Survey, the Abbot of Abingdon had another hide of land in this place, rated at L s. pawned only to him by the said Turchill, which (I suppose) was not redeemed; for by an ancient Roll 
k Penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Ragman. , written about K. John's time, it appears that the Monks of Abingdon then possessed it, and that the extent thereof amounted to ix. carucats of land. But notwithstanding that this gi●t was so confirmed to the Monks by the Conq. yet did Henry de Newburgh, after he had, by the favour of K. Will. Rufus, in the beginning of his reign, obtained Turchill's lands in augmentation of his earldom, lay his claim 
l Regist. de 〈…〉. 137. a.  thereto; so that Rainald●s, the then Abbot, was glad to give 
m Regist. de 〈…〉. 137. a.  him a mark in gold to ratify their title. After which, sc. in 4. H. 1. the said Monks granted 
n Ib. ●. 159. a.  it, in fee to one Auskitill, who held lands ●f them at Tadmarton in come. Oxon. in exchange for those wherein the said Auskitill, upon this agreement, quitted his title: But 
o Ib. ●. 159. a.  forasmuch as that land at Tadmarton had been taxed to the K. in all payments for 5 hides, and that this at Chesterton was assessest at no more than one, the said Auskitell allowed the Monks all the Tithe of his corn arising out of this.  
To which Auskitell, in K. John's time, succeeded one Sir Rob. de Kyngestune K●. in the possession of this place (whether by descent or otherwise is hard to say) which Sir Rob. gave 
p Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  some lands, lying here, unto Will. de Ardern of Rodburne, with Avicia his daughter in frank marriage: but in 36. H. 3. one Will. de Ley was owner 
q Testa de Nevil.  of it, and held it of the Monks of Abingdon by the service of a Kts. fee. 'Tis not unlike, but that this Will. de Ley might be son to Sir Rob. de Kyngestune, and changed his name by residing at his manor of leyrn ●n Berkshire, as was usual enough in those times, when surnames were but in their infancy. To whom succeeded 
r Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f 92. b.  Thomas de Ley, who had a whole carucat of land here, and a virgat in demesn, with x Servants holding several proportions of him under particular Rents, and certain servile employments: And to him john de Leye, who in 6. E. 3. obtained a Charter 
s Ex autog. penès G●ev. Verney eq. aur.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, and at Leye in Berksh. which John in 12. E. 3. past 
t F. levat. Oct. Pur. 13. E. 3.  away all his estate herein to Thomas de Leye, his brother, his Seal of arms being 3. lions passant upon a bend cotized: From which time till 3. R. 2. have I seen no more mention of it; but then was it possessed 
u Ex autog. penès eundem G. Verney.  by Cath: the widow of Sir Thomas Besyles Kt. daughter 
w Esc. 3. H. 6. n. 28.  of John (son, as I suppose, of the said Thomas Leye) which Sir T. Besyles had issue Sir Peter, who died 
x Esc. 3. H. 6. n. 28.  without children; whereupon Rob. Craunford son of Margaret, daughter of Alice, sister to John, father to the above specified Catherine, became his heir 
y Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R. , and was 30 years of age 3. H. 6. howbeit, soon after this, viz. in 10. H. 6. john Verney Clerk, Parson of Bredon in UUorcestersh. with others, were certified 
y Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be Lords thereof (of which John I shall say more, in Compton-Murdak) But it seems, that he and the rest were only Feoftees in trust for Ric. Verney esq. (after wards Kt.) his brother, in those turbulent times; for I find, that in 25. H. 6. Tho. Hugford esq. Nich. Rody, and Will. Berkswell Clerk (to whom, belike, the other Feoffees past their interest) by their deed 
z Claus. 25. H. 6. in d. m. 6.  bearing date 10. Maii, released to the said Ric. Verney, and Elianore his wife, all their right in this manor; the depopulation whereof, as may seem by Rous his complaint 
a Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 143. , hath been ancient. From which Sir Ric. Verney descended Sir Ric. Verney, late of Comptou-Murdak Kt. who, in our time, settled a considerable part thereof, together with the Mannour-House, upon john Verney his younger son, whose posterity do still enjoy it.   

Tachebrooke Episcopi.  
FOllowing this petty stream I come next to Tachebrook ● commonly called Bishops Tachbrook, for distinction from the other which is in this parish. In the Conq. time it was held 
b Dome●d lib.  by the Bp. of Chester (id est cou. and Lich,) and contained 7. hides, having then 2. Mills rated at xii s. but all at seven l. being part of the poss●ssi●ns belonging to the Church of St. Chad at Lichfeild, as Domesday book witnesseth, wherein it is written Taschebroc. I can but guests at the etymology of the name; perhaps it might be from the British word tegwch, though there be so much difference in the orthography; for in pronunciation there can be no great dissonance, and therefore considering that tegwch signify the same that pulchritudo and serenitas doth, it may be applicable enough to this little brook, which is so pure and clear a torrent.  
To the succ●ssive Bishops of this diocese it continued till E. 6. time; of which Rog. Molend in 43. H. 3. obtained a Charter 
c Ca●●. 43. H. 3. m. 4.  of Free warren for himself and his successors in all his demesn lands here. In 7. E. 1. it appears 
d Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 68 ● , that the Bp. held 3 carucats of lands here in demesn; and that he had nineteen servants who worked 3 days a week for him through the whole year, and used to mow ad magnam P●ecariam (which I take to be his general Reap, or some such day in Harvest.) That he had also ix Cottiers who paid certain Rents, and did work in Harvest; as also six Freeholders that did the like, and a Court-Leet, with Gallows; for which, together with Assize of Bread and Beer he pleaded Prescription in 
e Rot. de Quo W.  13. E. 1. and had allowance of them: But in 1. E. 6. it was passed 
f Ex Regist. D. & C. Lich.  by Ric. Samson, the then Bp. to Thomas Fysher esq. Together with Bishops Ichington, Geydon, and Chadshunt, (as in Bishops Ichington is showed;) which alienation was confirmed 
g Ex Regist. D. & C. Lich.  by the Dean and Chapter, as also 
h Pat. 3. E. 6. p. 6.  by the K. who granted unto the said T. Fisher and his heirs certain Liberties to be exercised within the precincts of these Lordships (whereof I have also made mention in Ichington:) which T. Fysher died 
i Esc. 20. Eliz.  seized thereof in 20. Eliz. leaving Edw. his son and heir, who sold it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Chad) hath for a long time been a Prebend 
k Ex Regist. D. & C Lich.  of Lichfeild, and had a Vicar antienly endowed 
l Ex Regist. D. & C Lich. . In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
m MS in Scac.  at xxx marks, and in 26. H. 8. the vicarage at 
n MS penès S. Archer. eq. aur. f. 50. a.  Cxiii s. iiii d. per an.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Northb. f. 21. a.  Hugo laying Cap. 4. Id. Oct. 1327.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f 43. a.  joh. de Stamford 3. Non. julii 1345.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 47. a.  Will. de Stretford 7. Id. nou. 1348.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 49. a.  Ric. de Derset Pbr. 7. Id. julii 1349.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 57 b.  Hugo de Leeth Pbr. 16 Cal. Feb. 1353.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Strett. f. 20. b.  Rob. de ....  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Sk. f. 5. b.  Barthol. Power Pbr. 11. Dec. 1390.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Sk. f. 6. b.  Will. atte Kirk Pbr. 8. Oct. 1391.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 9 b.  Henr. Bowyar Pbr 24. Apr. 1394.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 

Bu●g●. f. 16. a.  D. Ric. Wytherley Cap. 4 Sept. 1405.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
joh. Burwell Cap. 24. 
Ib. f. 17. b.  Apr. 1406.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Ric. de Olughton Pbr. 10. 
Heyw. f. 12. a.  Dec. 1423.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
joh. Jeykyn Cap. 21. 
Ib. f. 15. b.  junii 1425.  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Will. Radchiff Pbr. 10 Dec. 
Ib. f. 40. a.  1440  D. Episc. cou. & Lich. 
Thomas Browell Pbr. 4. 
Ib. f. 43. a.  jan. 1444.  Prebend. de Tachbrok in Eccl. Cath. Lich. 
Ric. Warerton Pbr. 10 junii 1453. 
Bowl. f. 20. a.   D. Episc cou. & Lich. 
Thomas Compton Cap. 4. 
Ib. f. 26. b.  Feb. 1457.  D. Episc cou. & Lich. 
Ric. Walker Pbr. 29. 
Ib. f. 140. b.  Oct. 1493.  Thomas Fysher ar. 
joh. Antrobus 11. 
Samps. & B. ●. 6. b.  junii 1575.  Timoth. Wagstaff ar. 
Nath. William's Cler. 14. 
Morton bund. Incert.  Feb. 1623.  Eliz. Wagstaff vidua. 
Ric. Harvye Cler. in art. Magr. 26 julii 1626. 
Ib.     

Tachebrooke-Malory.  
THough this be in the Hundred of Knightlow, yet because it is contained within the parish of Bishops Tachebrook I have reserved it to be here spoken of. It is called Tachebrook-Malory for distinction from the other, in regard the Maloryes were anciently Lords thereof, as I shall show anon, and in the Conq. time was certified 
o Domesd. ●●.  to contain viij hides except one Virgate, all which were then possessed by the Earl of Mellent, and valued at xl s. but in Edw. the Conf. days one Baldwin was owner thereof.  
By the said E. of Mellent ● or Robert E. of Leic. his son, was Ralph Boteler of Oversley first enfeoft of it, as it should seem; who granted it to Geffrey de Clinton, (Founder of the Castle and Priory at Kenilworth in H. 1. time) or to Geffrey his son; for by ●is gift 
p Regist. de Ren●●l. p. 119.  of certain lands lying within this Lordship to the Templars, it appears that he was possessed thereof: But in the family of Clinton it continued not long; for Henry de Clinton, son to the last Geffrey, gave the whole Village with the Mill, and services of the Freeholders to the Canons of Kenilworth, in which grant it is written Tachelesbroc, (though in the Conq. Survey Tacesbroc.) It seems, that before the said grant from Boteler to Clinton was made, Malory had some estate in this Lordship passed to him by Boteler; so that, in the beginning of K. john's time, there growing dispute betwixt them touching their titles, they came at length to an Agreement, whereupon all was settled by a Fine in 3. Joh. in manner and form following (by the consent of Ralph Boteler heir to the beforementioned Ralph, and superior Lord of the Fee; (viz. that the Canons of Kenilworth should quietly enjoy the one half of this Lordship, sc. that which lies North, together with the ancient Mannour-house, and the Mill, holding it of the same Henry de Clinton and his heirs by the service of half a Kts. fee, the said Henry and his heirs holding it over by the like service of the before specified Ralph and his heirs. And that all the rest of this Village should remain to Henry Malory and his heirs to be held of the same Ralph and his heirs by the service of half a Kts. fee; at which time divers of the Tenants, here, held 
q Ib.  in villainage, and being then present and privy to this Agreement, acknowledged themselves to be Villains.  
This Henry was the son 
r Rot. P. 1. Joh.  of Askitell Malore, who forfeited 
s Rot. P. 1. Joh.  all his lands, in H. 2. time, for taking part with young K. Henry in that rebellion against his father; but by a Fine of lx. marks, which he the said Henry paid to the K. in 1. Joh. he had restitution 
t Rot. P. 1. Joh.  of them again. To the Monks of comb, and Canons of Kenilworth he gave 
u Reg. de Cumba f 14●. a. Reg. de kennel. pag. 175.  certain lands in Herberbury, and to 
w Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10 per Insp.  the nuns of Polesworth 3 yard land in Osbaston in come. Leic. But the succession of these Maloryes, for the time that they continued Lords of this place, can I not exactly point out: certain it is that the seat where they most resided was Walton on the Woulds in Leicestersh. though they were likewise owners of Botley in this County; in all which places, (sc. Walton, Tachebroke, and Botley) had john Malory a Charter 
x Cart. 9 E. 3. n. 10.  of Free-warren granted to him and his heirs dated 17. Nou. 9 E. 3. which John in 10. E. 3. had licence 
y Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  to amortize one mess. with the appurtenances, lying within this Lordship, for maintenance of a priest to sing mass daily in the Chapel of St James, situate here in Tachebroke, for the health of his soul, and the souls of Margery his wife, with all the faithful deceased. As for the two half Kts. fees, which Boteler thus had here, as abovesaid, they were by him and his heirs held 
z Esc. 25. E. 1.  over of the Earls of Leicester (descendants from the E. of Mellent before specified) to whose Court Leet, held for the Honour of Leicester (the Inhabitants of this place (in token of the Royalty belonging to those Earls) did anciently use to appear 
a Esc. 25. E. 1. .  
This Lordship continued in the family of Mallore till towards the later end of H. 6. time, if not longer. Whether any of them sold it to Benedict Medley (Clerk of the Signet to K. H. 7. as in UUhitnash I have showed) or from whom it was that the said Benedict purchased it, I am not sure; but apparent it is, that he died 
b Esc. 19 H 7.  seized of it in 19 H. 7. leaving Will. his son and heir 23. years of age, who with Ralph Maxfeild, than Prior of Kenilworth, depopulated 
c Inq. super d. pop. 9 H● 8.  8. mess. here, and converted CCCX. acres of land into pasture, which kept six Plows, so that now there is not above 4 Houses left in all the Village. After the dissolution of the Monasteries, that wh●ch the Canons of Kenilworth had here, was by Q. Eliz. in 4. of her reign, granted 
d Pat. 4. El●z. p. 2.  to Barth: Brokesby and Edw. Downing, who s●ld 
e Esc. 21. El●z.  the same to George Medley esq. heir to the before specified Benedict; to whom succeeded Henry Medley esq. who died 
f Esc. 21. El●z.  seized of the whole in 21. Eliz. leaving Henry his son a●d heir 14. years of age.   

Naspes.  
WIthin the parish of Bps-Tachebrook lieth a place called Naspes, which hath not now above 4. houses in it, but anciently 
g Hist. MS. I Rous. p. 143.  it was more populous. The first mention I find 
h Rot. P. 7. R. 1.  of it is in 7. R. 1. where Ric. des Asp●s paid one mark to the K. for se●s●n of his lands here; and in 9 E. 2. it was certified 
i Nom. Vill.  to be a Hamlet belonging unto Tachebrook before specified.   

Barford.  
BElow Tachebrook, about 2 miles, this petty rivulet falls into Avon, on whose Southern bank, a little below, stands Barford, where is now a fair stone Bridg of many Arches. In the Conq. time Will. fill. Corbution (of whom I shall speak in Stodley) held 
k Domesd. lib.  one hid here, of the K. valued at L s. but in Edw. the Conf. days at xx s. being then possessed by Saulf. The residue of this town, at the same time held by one Hugh of Osbernus' fill. Ricardi, was then certified 
l Domesd. lib.  to contain 4 hides and valued at xl s. having a Mill rated at two s. in both which places it is written Bereforde:  
I am of opinion, that from the said Hugh descended that family, who assumed their surname of this place, and the rather for that I find one of them in 
m Rot. P. de an. 23. &. 24. H. 2.  23. and 
n Rot. P. de an. 23. &. 24. H. 2.  24. H. 2. bearing the same Christian name: but whether Amfridus de Bereford mentioned in 
o Rot. P. 26. H. 2.  26. H. 2. were the son of this Hugh, I cannot positively affirm; howbeit, that he was the father of Walter de Bereford is most certain 
p Regist. de kennel. p. 158. ; which Walter left issue 
q Ex autog. penès T. Lucy de Cherlecote eq. aur.  Henry, and a daughter called Dionysia 
r P●a●. apud W●stm. term. P. 1. H 3. rot. 10.  married to ...... de Nasford by whom she had issue 
s P●ac. apud W●stm. term. P. 1. H 3. rot. 10.  Henry de Nasford, who became heir to his uncle, and so consequently Lord of this manor: From this family of Bereford, did descend (as I conceive) that male branch, who were Lords of Wishaw and Shotswell in this County. But in the line of Nasford this Lordship continued not above 4 generations; for to Henry de Nasford, abovespecifyed, succeeded Will. his cousin and heir, who had issue John, which was the last of that name, as the descent here drawn doth show 

Hugo de Bereford, 23 H. 2. 

Amfridus de Bereford, 26 H. 2. 

Walt. de Bereford, 9 R. 1. 

Alicia fill. Rembaldi de Cherlcote.  
Henr. fill. & haeres, 6 joh. ob. s. p.   

Dionysia, 8 H. 3.  
Dionysia ux ........ de Nasford. 

Henricus de Nasford, 10 H. 3. 

Will. de Nasford junior, consanguineus & haeres Henrici de Nasford, 34 H. 3. 

Joh. de Nasford, 7 E. 2.               Of these were benefactors to the little Monastery of Thelesford, hard by; viz. 
t Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 2. m. 8. per Insp.  Walt. de Bereford and Alice his wife, with Henry their son; as also 
u Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 2. m. 8. per Insp.  Will. de Nasford, and John his son; which John confirmed 
w Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 2. m. 8. per Insp.  what his ancestors had so given; and further added, that the Canons of that House should have free liberty of Fishing in the river of Avon every day in the week, except Sundays; viz. from Le Mill to his Mill pool; as also Common of pasture for their cattles in the Common of Bereford. In 7. E. 1. upon that Inq. then taken, it appears 
x Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 63. b. , that the said Will. de Nasford was then Lord of this manor, and that he held it of Theobald de Verdon by the service of half a Kts. fee; who held it over of Rob. de Mortimer of Ricards-Castle (descended from Osb. fill. Ricardi before mentioned, as I have elsewhere showed;) at which time the said Will. then had 
y Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 63. b.  here in demesn two carucats of land, a watermill, and free fishing in Avon with a Court-Leet and Gallows; as also 4 Tenants holding 4 yard land by base service. And moreover it is evident that the Kts. Templars then held 
z Ib. f. 64. a.  here, of his fee, one yard land; and the Canons 
a Ib. f. 64. a.  of Thelesford xi, five whereof were given 
b Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  to them by Alice the wife of Walter de Bereford.  
In 13. E. 1. the said Will. de Nasford claimed 
c Rot. de Quo w.  here, a Court-Leet, Gallows, Weyfs, with Assize of Bread and Beer by Prescription, all which were allowed: to whom succeeded John his son and heir, who being the last of that family (as I have intimated) was one of those that did partake 
d Pat. 7. E. 2. p. 1. m. 15. in cedula.  with Guy de Beauchamp E. of Warw. and others, in the murder of Piers de Gaveston, for which offence he had his pardon 
e Pat. 7. E. 2. p. 1. m. 15. in cedula.  in 7. E. 2. which John, about that time (it seems) past away this Lordship to the said Earl; for in 9 E. 2. Thomas E. of Warw. was certified 
f Nom. Vi●●.  to be Lord thereof, it being then in the King's hands, by reason of his minority: And yet afterwards in 14 E. 3. do I find, 
g Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 92. b.  that the same Earl had a grant thereof from William de Clinton Earl Huntingdon, unto himself and his heirs, with the reversion of certain lands, which Julian his wife held in dower of the Earl of Pembrok's inheritance, his Charter bearing date here at Bereford the Sunday next after the Feast day of S. Matthew the Apostle: After which time it continued to the succeeding Earls of Warwick, as appears by sundry Authorities 
h Esc. 17 H. 6. post mortem Ric. Comitis Warw. F. de div. Com. rec●rdat. Oct. Mich. 6 E. 4. , till all the rest of their possessions came to the Crown (as in my discourse of Anne Countess of Warwick is manifested) wherein it rested till 1 E. 6. but then, together with the Castle of Warwick, was granted 
i Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 9  to john Dudley Earl of Warwick, and his heirs; upon whose attainder 
k Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 4.  in 1 M. it divolved again to the Crown, and was by Queen Eliz. in 4. of her reign, together with other lands, passed 
l Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 4.  to Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick, and the heirs male of his body; whereof failing it returned to the Crown.  
Here was also a reputed manor, within the precincts of this parish, belonging to the Collegiate Church of Westbury in Gloucestershire, though how or when it came thereto I have not found; but after the dissolution, viz. in 35. H. 8. the King sold 
m Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 12.  it to Sir Ralph Sadler Knight, and his heirs; who (it seems) past it to John Earl of Warwick: for in 6 Eliz. the Qu. granted 
n Pat. 6 Eliz. p. 4.  it to Ambrose Earl of Warwick, and the heirs male of his body, in like sort as the other manor whereof I have already spoke.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) was, in K. John's time, given 
o Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  by Henry de Bereford to the Canons of Thevelesford: but some Release did they make thereof to him again, or to his heirs: for in 4 E. 1. Will. de Nasford bestowed 
p F. levat. Crast. An●m. 4 E. 1.  the Advouson of it on the Monks of Evesham, for which grant they made him partaker of all their spiritual benefits.  
In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
q MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  at xi. marks, and in 
r MS. penès S. A. f. 19 a.  26. H. 8. at xii li. having never been appropriated.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumb. & tempt. Instit.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Giff. f. 113. a.  M. joh. de Norton 14. Cal. Martii 1280.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Ib. f. 439. a.  Will. de Wellesburn .... 1298.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

〈◊〉. f. 18. b.  Walt. Roos accolitus 1. Julii 1339.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Barnes. f. 26. b.  joh. de Wengrave Pbr. 20. Oct. 1363.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Wak. f. 42. b.  joh. Thorp. 17. Sept. 1385.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Tid. f. 11. b.  joh. Parkere penult. Nou. 1395.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Bourch. f. 81. b.  D. Rob. Forster Cap. 2. Nou. 1442.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 144. b.  Mr. Henr. Pantry 1. Jan. 1457.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Ib. 187. b.  Ric. Hacker Cler. 17. Jan. 1464.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Ib. f. 205. a  D. Baldw. hid Cap. 15. Aug. 1466.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Ib. f. 235. b.  D. joh. Smyth Cap. 9 Nou. 1468.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 

Carp. vol. 2. f. 15. a.  D. Will. Ewkeston Cap. 22. Dec. 1470.  Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 
D. Rob. adam's in Art. Bacc. ...... 1505. 
Gy●. 2. ●. 46. a.   Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 
Will. Landisdale Cap. penult. Sept. 1524. 
jeron. f. 17. a.   Abbas & Conventus de Evesham. 
D. Rob. Kendale Cap. 21. Oct. 1526. 
Ib. f. 31. b.   Rog. Barlo gen. ratione concess. Decan. & C. de Westbury in Com. Gloucest. 
joh. Sewell Cler. 24. Martii 1549. 
Heath. f. 13. b.   Steph. Hales, Civis Lond. gen. 
D. Ric. Michael Cler. 13. Jan. 1558. 
Ib. f. 32. a.   Edw. combs gen. 
jac. Wheler Cler. ult. Feb. 1576. 
Bull. f. 12. b.   Rowley Warde ar. 
Magr. Tho. Warde Cler. 9 Jan. 1623. 
Ib. f. 106. a.     

Wasperton.  
A Little below Barford lies Wasperton, 
s Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 3. per Insp.  one of the towns 〈◊〉 Earl Leofrik gave to the Monastery of Coventre upon the first Foundation thereof (1 Edw. Conf.) which in the Conquerors Survey, was certified 
t Domesd. lib.  to contain five hides and written Wasmertone, there being then a Mill rated at xx s. At that time also it yielded four horseload of Salt, and a thousand eels per annum ● having woods of half a mile in length, and two furlongs in breadth, all being valued at lxx s. But in H. 2. days, the Monks of Conventre past 
u Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  away this Lordship to Walter de Cherlecote (of Cherlecote close by;) which grant was confirmed 
w Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  by K. R. 1. and King John, and enjoyed accordingly the greatest part of H. 3. time; for in 36. H. 3. William de Lucy, (heir to the family of Cherlecote) was certified 
x Testa de Nevil.  to hold it of those Monks by the fourth part of a knight's fee: but by some Agreement made with this William (as it seems) they got it again; for in 41 H. 3. I find that they had Free-warren granted 
y Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  to them therein, together with their other lands: And in 51 H. 3. in that ample Charter, 
z Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 8.  whereby their possessions, which they then peaceably enjoyed, were confirmed to them, it is, amongst the rest, there mentioned. I am of opinion, that the extent of the woods, which, by the Conq. Survey it was certified to contain, were wholly in Packwood, that being a member 
a Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 64. b.  thereof, and lying in the Wood-land.  
In 7 E. 1. I find 
b Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 64. b. , that the Monks of Coventre, had two carucats of land here, in demesn, and xxii. tenants holding xiv. yard land at will, and performing sundry servile labours in stead of Rent; as ploughing, Mowing, Reaping, making Hay, and the like, aswell at Coventre as here; as also 3. Cottiers, which paid some Rent in money, and did some work, according as the Prior should direct; And fishing in Avon, so far as their Lordship stretched. As for the privilege of having a Court-Leet here, Gallows, Assize of Bread and Beer, Weyfs, and the like, which they had in all their Lordships, I need not so particularly enumerate them, having in Coventre fully showed that they were allowed 
c Rot de de Quo ●.  upon their claim in 13. E. 1. After the dissolution of which Monastery this Lordship continued in the Crown but a short time; for in 31 H. 8. the King by his Letters Patent 
d Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 5.  dated 16. Apr. past it away to William Whorwo●d esquire his Solicitor general, and to William Walter and Katherine his wife, and their heirs: which William Whorwood, as it seems, released his interest to the said William Walter; for I find 
e Esc. 30 Eliz.  that William Walter of Wimbleton in Com. Surr. esquire died seized thereof 10. Sept. 29 Eliz. from whom it came to Kath. one of the daughters of Sir William Walter Knight, now the wife of Sir Simon Fanshaw Knight (as in Binton is more fully manifested.)  
The Church (dedicated to S. john B●ptist) was anciently a chapel 
f Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 64. b.  belonging to Hampton Episcopi, having always used to be presented to as a vicarage by the Parson of Hampton: which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was valued at 5 l. per annum.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

〈◊〉 f. 〈…〉  Galfr. de Hulle Cap. 2. Cal. Sept. 1279.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

I● f. 230. ●.  Will. d● Al●ew●ch Pbr. 2. Id. julii 1285.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

〈◊〉. f. 19 b.  D. Ric. de Stuford Cap. 7. Id. Dec. 1309.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

〈◊〉. f. 10. b.  Rog. Patthelow Pbr. 2. Maii 1339.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 13. b.  Henr. Dicon Pbr. 21. Junii 1339.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

●●. vol. 1. f. 1. a.  D. I●h. de Pebworth 17. Sept. 135●.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 10. b.  Hen. Hyn●es Pbr. 17. Junii 1354.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

B●. f. 22. a.  Walt. Muleward Pbr. 10. Junii 1357.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Wi●. f. 15. b.  Ric. Purcas Cap. 12. Cal. Aug. 1367.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Wak. f. 28. a.  joh. Parkere Cap. 23. Oct. 1381.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 45. a.  Will. Stephens Pbr. 26. Jan. 1386.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Pev. f. 36. b.  joh. Repyndon Cap. 27. Junii 1411.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 53. b.  joh. Hanne Cap. 3. Martii 1412.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 210. a.  D. joh. Bukley Cap. 17. Martii 1466.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Carp. vo●. 2. f. 74. a.  D. Will. Lynne Cap. 26. Oct. 1475.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Jig. 2. ●. 43. a.  D. Thomas Lownde Cap. 20. Junii 1505.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 142. b.  D. joh. Swanson 21. Sept. 1515.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

jeron. f. 49. a.  Magr. Will. Palden in decr. Bacc. 14. Julii 1531.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 53. a.  D. joh. Pole Pbr. 17. Maii 1532.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

●ell. f. 33. a.  D. Thomas Wylson Pbr. 17. Apr. 1543.  D. Episc. per laps. 

Bull. f. 19 a.  Hamo Leghe Cler. 8. Julii 1581.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton Episc. 
Will. Harvey Cler. 23. Apr. 1588. 
Ib. f. 58. a.    

Upon a grave-stone in the Church is this Inscription.  
Hic jacet Thomas cross, quondam Firmarius de Wasperton, qui obiit XIII. die mensis Aprilis Anno D. MCCCClxxiii. Cujus animae propitietur Deus, Amen.    

Hethcote.  
THis is in the Parish of Wasperton, but whether it was ever a Village or not, I cannot affirm, howbeit the appellation shows, that there hath been a House at least, the last syllable, viz. Coat signifying as much: And it is probable that the ground hath formerly been of a Heathy condition; for so doth the first part of its name intimate, though now, by good husbandry, it be of a better kind. As it was originally a member of Wasperton, so did it pass 
g Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. Are.  therewith from the Monks of Coventre to Walter the son of Thurstan de Cherlecote, being confirmed 
h Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. Are.  by King Richard 1. but in that grant it is called Terra de Hethcote, so that it had not then the reputation of a Village. It should seem that it came not to the Monks of Coventre again with Wasperton; but was given by ●●me of the Luc●es (descendants of the before specified Walter de Cherlecote) unto the little Monastery of Thelesford, close by; yet when, or by which of them I have not seen: Nether do I find more of it, than that in 19 E. 1. it was certified 
i MS. in Scacc. penès Rem. R.  that the Prior of Coventre had a portion of x s. per annum out of it, which, by the Inquis. 
k MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 25. b.  taken in 26 H. 8. doth appear to have been in lieu of Tithe-corn; And that after the dissolution of the said House of Thelesford it was granted 
l Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 27.  to Thomas Ardern, and William Walter, and to the heirs of William Walter, by the name of five several pasture grounds, called Hethcote; since which time it hath appertained to the posterity of the said Will. Walter, as Wasperton hath done.   

Lighthorne.  
A Little below Wasperton, Avon is somewhat increased with a torrent called Thelesford brook, which riseth in Lighthorne, as the Map will show: Ascending therefore to the head of it, I first come to Lighthorne. In King Edward the Confessors days Ralph Earl of Hereford was owner 
m Domesd. lib.  of this place; who being ruined by Will. the conqueror, as most of the Englishmen were, it was bestowed, 
n Domesd. lib.  with other lands in this County, upon William Buenvasleth a Norman; and at the time of the general Survey certified to contain five hides, besides the enclosure, there being at that time a Grove containing two furlongs in length, and xx. perches in breadth, all which were rated at seven li. But the direct time, or manner how it came first to the family of Mundevile I have not yet discovered, yet do believe it was very early, that is to say in H. 1. time; for in H. 2. days did Nigel de Mundevile confirm 
o Ex autog. penès T. Puckring eq. aur. & B.  to the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick a yard land lying in this Lordship, which his father bequeathed to them, with his body to be buried in that Monastery, whose name (as I take it) was Ranulph de Munnevile; for such a one lived in this County in H. 1. time, and was a witness 
p Regist. C●●. de Warw. f. 12. ●.  to that Charter of Earl Roger 23 H. 1. whereby he founded the Collegiate Church at Warwick; as also to his grant 
q Regist. de kennel. p. 18.  of Salford to the Canons of Kenilworth, about the same time; And, by what afterwards appears, 
r Lib. rub. f. 104. b. Testa de Nevil.  'tis most certain, that Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, had these lands of William Buenvasleth by Agreement or otherwise, and thereof enfeofed 
s Lib. rub. f. 104. b. Testa de Nevil.  Mundevile, together with Berkswell, to hold by the service of one Knights fee; for of a knight's fee was he enfeofed 
t Lib. rub. f. 104. b. Testa de Nevil.  in H. 1. time, and by the service of one Knights fee was Richard de Mundevile certified 
u Cart. 37 H. 3. m. 7.  to hold this Lordship and Berkswell of the Earl of Warwick in 20 H. 3. in both which he had Free-warren 
u Cart. 37 H. 3. m. 7.  granted to him, as also in Thorp-Mundevile in Com. Northampt. by the King's Charter dated at Clarendon 19 nou. 37 H. 3.  
As for the name I find it variously written in ancient Records; viz. Leitethorne, Littethirn, Lichthirn, Lythtehirne, and in Domesday-book Listecorne, where doubtless some Letters are mistaken; for I am confident that the last syllable should be hirne, which in our old English signifies a corner; and by what I guess at the former syllable, viz. Lich, which is the same with Cadaver, I suppose that it had originally its name from some sepulture of dead bodies there.  
Of these Mundeviles I shall say more in Berkswell, because that was their seat, the beforespecified Richard being the last of them that had to do in this County; for in 6 E. 1. he passed 
w F. levat. 〈◊〉. Ma●t. 6. E. 1.  away his interest in the reversion of these manors to William. Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, reserving only an estate for life to himself and Maud his wife, and the longer liver of them; in consideration whereof the said Earl granted 
x F. levat. 〈◊〉. Ma●t. 6. E. 1.  to them his manor of Brayles to enjoy during that term. In 7. E. 1. it appears 
y Inq. per 〈…〉. & c ●3. b.  that the said Richard and his wife so held it for life, and that there was then a certain Park 
z Ib. f. 72. a.  here containing four acres, and five carucats of land, held by the Lord in demesn; as also xxi Tenants holding ten yard land and a fourth part, performing sundry servile works, and ...... Freeholders 
a Ibid. b.  holding two yard land and a half under certain Rents, and doing suit to his three week's Court; And likewise that what the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick had here, was then 
b Ib. f. 73. a.  held by Freeholders, paying several Rents. After which, viz. in 13 E. 1. the beforespecified Richard de Mundevill challenged a Court-Leet here with Assize of Bread and Beer by 
c Rot. de Quo W.  Prescription; but it being found that the King was in possession of those liberties, he was amerced, for that claim. Which Richard and his wife were dead before the 29 E. 1. as it seems; for by the Inquis. 
d Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 33.  taken after the death of Maud de Beauchamp, widow to William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, I find that she died seized of this manor, Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, (her son and heir) being then of full age.  
Upon the death of which Guy, scil. 9 E. 2. it was (inter alia) assigned 
e Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 22.  to Alice his Countess in dower: and after the attainder 
f Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in 22 R. 2. given 
g Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  by the King to Thomas Holland Duke of Surrey: But the deposition of King R. 2. shortly after ensuing, annihilated that grant; so that in 2 H. 4. the said Earl dying 
h Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 2. m. 5.  seized thereof, it was assigned to 
i Claus. 2 H. 4. p. 2. m. 5.  Margaret his Countess as part of her dower, and continued to the successive Earls till it came to the Crown with the rest of their lands (as in Warwick I have showed) After which I find 
k Pat. 21 H. 8. p. 2.  that King H. 8. made a Lease of it in 21. of his reign, for xxi. years to Roger Wigston esquire: and in 36. by his Letters Patent 
l Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 11.  dated 9 Apr. in consideration of 536 li. 18 s. 11 d. sold it to Sir Thomas Pope Knight and his heirs, together with the advouson of the Church: and the next year following granted 
m Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 7.  to him the said Thomas and his heirs all the lands lying within this town, and formerly belonging to the Priory of S. Sepulchers at Warwick; which are at this day possessed by his descendant viz. Sir Thomas Pope of Wroxston in Oxfordshire, (a younger son to the late Earl of Downe.)  
In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. the Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) was valued 
n Cod. MS. in Scac.  at xxvi. marks, and in 
o MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 a.  26 H. 8. at xv li. vi s. viij d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Guido de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
Magr. Henr. de Hampton Pbr. 15. Cal. julii 1307. 
Geyn. f. 46. a.   D. Rex ratione custodiae terrae & haered. Guidonis Com. Warw. 
joh. de Asheberghe Cler. 10. Cal. Maii 1327. 
Cob. f. 128. a.   Thomas de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
D. Will. de Chilmersh Diac. 4. Julii 1331. 
Horl. vol. 2. f. 43. a.   Thomas de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
joh. de Blockley Pbr. 7. Aug. 1349. 
S. Germ. f. 129. b.   Thomas de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Rob. child Cap. 1. Dec. 1382. 
Wak. f. 34. b.   Henr. Rex. Angliae ratione minoris aetat. Ric. filii & haered. Thomae Com. Warw. 
William. Kydermyster 18. Julii 1402. 
Cliff. f. 16. b.   Ric. de Bellocampo Com. Warw. 
Thomas Taylard Cap. 19 Julii 1431. 
Pult. f. 92. a.   Attornati Ricardi Comitis Warw. 
D. joh. Nowell Cap. 13. Martii 1437. 
Bourch. f. 45. a.   D. Henr. 6. Rex Angl. 
Thomas cank Cap. 23. Junii 1460. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 154. b.   Henr. 7. Rex Angliae. 
William. Benet Cler. 19 Aug. 1494. 
Mort. f. 56. b.   Henr. 7. Rex Angliae. 
D. Alanus Hynske 6. Aug. 1501. 
Gyg. 2. f. 16. a.   Leonardus Worsley gen. ratione advoc. sibi concess. per D. Regem. 
D. william. Benet Pbr. 21. Apr. 1541. 
Bell. f. 18. a.   Thomas Pope miles. 
D. joh. Vernam Pbr. 20. Apr. 1548. 
Heath. f. 14. a.   Will. Pope de Wroxton in Com. Oxon. ar. 
Rad. Lees Cler. 24. Jan. 1602. 
Bul. f. 78. a.    

In a South window of the chancel these arms.  Chequy Or and Azure a Cheveron ermine. 
old Earls of Warwick  Gules a fesse betwixt 6. Cross crosslets Or. 
Beauchamp E. of Warw.   
Of these Incumbents, john de Blockley in 37 E. 3. intended the foundation of a Chantry here, and to have endowed it with lands of good value, as may seem by the return of a writ 
p Esc. 37. E. 3. n. 6.  of Ad quod dampnum to that purpose; but I do not discern that it was done accordingly.   

Morton-Merhull.  
FOllowing this petty stream, it leads me next to Morton-Morrell; for so it is vulgarly called, but more truly Morton-Merhull, in regard that the town is divided into two parts, whereof the one, scil. where the Church stands, is called Morton from the low moorish ground adjoining thereto, and the other, distant from it about a quarter of a mile, Merehull. In 
q Domesd. lib.  the conqueror's time there was no distinction at all in it, the whole bearing the name of Morton being then possessed by the Earl of Mellent, and containing five hides, which were valued at xi li. but before the Norman invasion one Derman owned it. That most of the lands in this County, which the said Earl of Mellent then had came to Henry de Ne●burgh Earl o● Warwick (his brother) is very clear, the moiety of this town being part, the other half descending to his own posterity (I mean the Earls of Leicester) with the residue: but to whom or when these Earls granted either of their shares away, is not otherwise to be known (I think) than by circumstances; for till about the beginning of E. 1. time there is little discovery to be made by Record, unless that which is mentioned 
r Testa. de Nevil.  in 20 H. 3. of Agatha Trusbut her holding one Knights fee of the Earl of Warwick in Morton be meant of this Morton.  
It seems that the Earl of Warwick's half was first granted 
s Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 65. b.  to john Fitz Alan of Wolfrinton; which John was certified 
t Esc. 52. H. 3.  to hold it of William Ma●duit Earl of Warwick in 52 H. 3. by the service of half a knight's fee: by whom I suppose it was that Thomas Trimonell became enfeoffed thereof; for it is evident 
u Inq. per Hundr. penes Camer. Scacc.  that the said Thomas possessed it in 4 E. 1. but shortly after Eustace de Hacche in right of Avicia his wife, widow 
w Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon. ar.  to the said Thomas, and held it of the heirs of the same john Fitz Alan by the service of half a knight's fee, paying a pair of gilt spurs or vi d. yearly, as the Record 
x Inq. per H. Nott. etc. ut supra.  of 7 E. 1. manifesteth; In which is also showed, that the same Eustace than had here in Morton, two carucats of land in demesn, and was Patron of half the Church: and that he had f●ur Tenants holding ....... yard land of him, by performing certain base services, 5. Cottiers and 6. Freeholders; as also a Court-Leet ● and weyfs: And moreover that he had in Merehull 6. Tenants holding 6. yard land under the like servile employments; but depopulation 
y Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 144. , since, hath shrunk the Inhabitants into a less number. The same Record 
z Inq. per H. Not● etc. ●. 66. a.  calls it Sale-Morton, by way of distinction from the several other morton's in this County; but I cannot well guests at the reason, unless it should be from one of that name residing there, which possibly may be; for one john Sale was a Tenant to the same Eustace for part of his lands in Merehull at that time.  
As for that half belonging to the Earl of Leicester, it was by one of those Earls given 
a Inq. per H. Not● etc. ●. 66. a.  to an ancestor of William de Bishopsden, and by the same William to Henry de Harecourt, or one of his Predecessors, to hold by the service of the fourth part of a knight's fee, and 1 d. which Henry in 7 E. 1. held two carucats of land, here, in demesn, and had ix Freeholders and 8 tenants, who held ....... land in servage of him. At the same time the knight's Templars of Balshall 
b Ib. f. 66. b.  held certain lands here, which were given to them by Roger Earl of Warwick, as I believe; for it appears by the Account 
c Cod. MS. in Scac. penès R●m. ●.  of their possessions in this shire in 31 H. 2. that they had them of the Earl of Warwick's grant. Of which Henry de Harecourt I find 
d Ex v●t. memb penès H. Ferrer a●. , that he was slain here at Morton, and left issue 
e Ex v●t. memb penès H. Ferrer a●.  one only daughter called Margaret, first 
f Ex v●t. memb penès H. Ferrer a●.  married to john Pipe, and 
g Rot. F. 27 E. 3. ●. 9  afterwards to john de Saundrestede; which john de Saundrestede and she, in 22 E. 3. levied a Fine 
h xv. M●●. 22 E. 3.  of this manor; whereby, for want of issue of his body by her, it was entailed upon Henry de Pipe, her grandchild (as the descent in Erdington will show) and Ingrith his wife, and the issue of their two bodies, the remainder to the right heirs of the said Margaret. During the time that the said john de Saundrestede had to do here, he obtained a Charter 
i Cart. 24. E. 3. n. 1.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands in this place, whereof the future possessors were to take benefit after the decease of him and his said wife: But touching the descendants of the same Henry and Ingrith, resolving to speak more in Erdington, I will now proceed in observing what else I find memorable of this place, in order of time, relating to the successive Lords thereof.  
In 7 E. 1. the same Eustace de Hacche was a Knight 
k Rot. ●enès D. & Cap. Lich. , being then menial 
l Rot. ●enès D. & Cap. Lich.  servant to the King. In 10. E. 1. he had Free-warren 
m Cart. 10. E. 1. n. 1●.  granted to him in all his demesn lands here, and at Chesterton in this County; as also at Hacche in Wiltshire, (which shows that there was his chief seat.) In 9 
n Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  and 21 
o Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  E. 1. he was in Comiss. for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. In 
p Pat. 22 E. 1. m. 1●.  22. he attended Edmund Earl of Lancaster in an expedition into Gascoine for the King's service. In 24. he received command 
q Claus. 2●. E. 1. in d. m. 16. in cedula.  with the rest of the great men, to attend the King a● Carleol on the xv. of the Nativity of S. John Baptist ● to march with his Army into Scotland against Robert de B●us then assuming the title of King in that Realm. In 
r Ex v●●. Rot. penès W. le Ne●● eq. aur.  26 E. 1. he was at that memorable battle of Fawkirk in Scotland: and being summoned 
s Claus. de ii●d. ar. in dorso.  to Parliament amongst the Barons in 27, 28, 30, 32, and 33 E. 1. died 
t Rot. F. 34. E. 1. m. 3.  in 34 E. 1. leaving Julian the wife of john Han●ard his daughter 
u Rot. F. 34. E. 1. m. 3.  and heir, then of full age. After the decease of which Eustace, viz. the next ensuing year, was there a Fine 
w xv. Io. B. 35 E. 1.  levied betwixt the said Avicia, and Nich. Trimenell and Margery his wife, whereby this manor, then passing by the name of Morton-D'aubeny, became settled upon the said Avicia for life, and after her decease upon the same Nicholas and Margery, and the heirs male of their two bodies.  
But whether the said Avicia were an heir or not, I am not certain; neither have I yet found whose daughter she was; howbeit her paternal coat was three Lions rampant, as appears by her Seal 
x Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon ar. , wherein the arms of Thomas Trimenell and Sir Eustace de Hacche, her two husbands, are also set, all meeting in point, which was the usual way in those ancient times of expressing the husband's arms before empaling came in use (Trimenells coat being a Cross engrailed, and debruised with a bendlet, and that of Hacche the like Cross engrailed:) which Nich. Trimenell was the son 
y Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon ar.  of Thomas; and being also a Knight 
z Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon ar. , had issue John, who had the like dignity 
a Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich. , and served K. Edw. 3. in his Scottish wars, where he behaved himself so gallantly, that, for that very respect (as the Patent 
b Pat. 7 E. 3. p. 2. m. 2●.  expresseth) the King was pleased to pardon him a very great misdemeanour; viz. the drawing of his knife at the public Assizes held at Coventre, before Ric. de Wilughby and other the King's Justices there sitting, to the great terror of the people then present. Which Sir John in 19 E. 3. sold 
c F. levat. Craft. Anim. 19 E. 3.  this manor of Morton D'aubeny, with the advouson of the moiety of the Church to Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick: To whose posterity it continued till all the possessions of that great earldom came to the Crown, in 3 H. 7. as it Warwick is manifested. After which it was granted 
d Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 7.  by K.E. 6. to john Dudley Earl of Warwick, who had the Castle of Warwick, and divers manors in this County, formerly belonging to those Earls: which John after he was advanced to be Duke of Northumberland, past 
e E●c. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.  it away to john Coleburne gent. 28. Oct. 6 E. 6. who died 
f E●c. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.  seized thereof 13. Junii 1. M. leaving John his son and heir two years of age; which John had issue Sir Edmund Coleburne Knight, who sold it to Richard Murden gent. which Richard left issue one only daughter called Mary wedded to Sir Stephen Harvey Knight of the Bath; by whom she had two sons, viz. Francis and Richard, both dead unmarried; and five daughters, viz. Marry, Elizab. Sara, Elianore, and Stephana.  
The Church (dedicated to the Holy cross) being in a●. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
MS. in Scacc.  at xv. marks, was then divided betwixt two Rectors. In 6 E. 3. Sir john de Bishopsdon Kt. gave 
h Pat. 6. E. ●. p. 2. m. ●2.  the advouson of his moiety thereof to the hospital of S. john Baptist in Warwick, which was appropriated 
●●. vol. 1. f. 91. a.  thereto 16. Apr. anno 1359. 33 E. 3. there being a Pension 
●●. vol. 1. f. 91. a.  of 2 s. per annum thereupon reserved to the said Bishop and his successors. The other moiety was intended to have been appropriated to the Nuns of Pinley in this County, who had obtained the King's licence for that purpose, as appears by a Petition 
l Ex vet. membr. penès T Lucy eq. aur.  exhibited to W. then Bishop of Worcester, by one Rob. de Holland in their behalf; but whether it were so appropriated or not I cannot say.  
Patroni medietatis Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  D. Eustachius de la Hacche miles. 
Magr. joh. de S. Brigida Pbr. Non. Martii 1280. 
Giff. f. 113. a.   D. Eustachius de la Hacche miles. 
Alanus de Barkeby 15. Cal. junii 1282. 
Ib. f. 175. a.   D. Eustachius de la Hacche miles. 
R. Clericus D. Petri de Leicester & Subdiac. Id. jun. 1283. 
Ib. f. 183. a.   Gilbertus' de Kirkeby. Clericus. 
Rad. de Kirkeby 7. Cal. Martii 1283. 
Ib. f. 202. b.   Gilbertus' de Kirkeby. Clericus. 
Rob. Tancard Subdiac. 4. Cal. nou. 1288. 
Ib. f. 296. b.   D. Eustachius de Hacche. 
joh. Trimenell Cler. 5. Cal. Martii 1291. 
Ib. f. 350. b.   .......... 
Achardus de Longo Prato ..... 1293. 
Ib. f. 370. b.   Rad. de Kirkeby. 
Thomas de Iccumbe 16. Cal. nou. 1294. 
Ib. f. 383. a.   Eustach. de Hacche miles. 
Magr. W. de Coventre 2. Cal. Apr. 1299. 
Ib. f. 451. b.   Rad. de Kirkeby. 
Rob. de Wylewys Cler. 16. Cal. jan. 1300. 
Ib. f. 462. b.   .......... 
Will. Brett accolitus 2. Id. junii 1303. 
Geyn. f. 15. b.   Nich. Trimenell. 
Rad. de Snellestone Pbr. 16. Kal. julii 1314. 
Maid. f. 8. a.   joh. fill. D. Nich. de Trimenell. 
D. Andreas de Herberbury Cap ●1. Kal. Maii 1322. 
Cob. f. 28. b.   Magr. & Confratres Hosp. S. joh. Warw. 
D. Thom. de Goldlesdone Pbr. 26. Oct. 1339. 
Wolst. vol. 2. f. 29. b.    

Monumental Inscriptions in the chancel, on the South side.  
Elizabeth Infant daughter of Stephen Harvy of Milton-Malsoures, in the County of Northampt. Esq. by Mary his wife sole daughter and heir of Richard Murden Esq. Lord of this town Obiit julii 3. 1623.  
Memoria justorum non labilis.  
Richardus Murden de Morton-Morrell Armiger, qui vita simul & Provincia Vicecomitis Warwicensis excessit Oct. xxx. M. DC. xxxv.  
Et Maria uxor ipsius, filia Thomae Woodard de Butlers-Merston in eodem agro armigeri; Quorum filiam & unicam haeredem Mariam duxit Stephanus Harvey Northamptoniensis, ex honorando ordine Balnearum Eques.  
Expectamus adventum Domini jesu Christi.  
Qui legis in propriam discede paratior urnam,  
Maturè cineres qui sapit, ille sapit.    

Newbold-Pacy.  
ABout a mile lower, lies Newbold, commonly called Newbold-Pacy, for distinction from those other Newbold's already spoke of in Knightlow-Hundred, in regard that the family of Pacy were anciently Lords thereof. This was one of those towns which Hasculf Musard (of whom I have spoke in Lemington-Hastang) had of the conqueror's gift; at the time of whose general Survey Hunfridus, progenitor to the family of Hastang, held it; the extent thereof being then certified 
m Domesd. lib.  at five hides, and the value C s. Whether it was Atropus Hastang, the son of Hunfridus above specified, or the second Atropus that enfeoft Pacy thereof, I cannot certainly determine, but that it was one of there is not to be doubted; for it appears 
n Reg. de Nostell in Bibls. Hatt. f. 134.  that Adam de Pasci possessed it in K. John's time; which Adam had issue 
o Reg. de Nostell in Bibls. Hatt. f. 134.  Robert, who in 2 H. 3. was one of the Sureties 
p Rot. F. 2. H. 3. p. 1. m. 6. in d.  for Robert Marmion the younger, that he should faithfully keep the Castle of Tamworth in this County, for the King's use, and deliver it up to him, if occasion should be: which Robert had issue 
q Regist. de Nostell f. 334.  Will. the father of another Robert, and of Will. (as I take it) who in 7 E. 1. was certified 
r Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 60. b.  to hold this manor of Robert de Hastang by the service of one Knights fee, having then in demesn only half an acre of land, and xiv. Tenants occupying 8. yard land, for which they were to perform divers servile employments: As also 5. Cottiers and 3. Freeholders, holding several proportions.  
At the same time I find 
s Ib. f. 61. a. , that the knight's Templars had 8. yard land in this Lordship; viz. 4. in demesn, and 4. held in villainage; all which were granted to them by Eustache Fitz-Hugh and Clement Fitz-Robert. Of this Will. de Pacy it appears 
t Claus. 28 E. 1. m. 7. in cedula. , that being impleaded by the Canons of Nostell in 28. E. 1. touching the Advowson of the Church here at Newbold, he obtained a Mandate from the King, directed to the Justices of the Common pleas, commanding them not to take any advantage of his absence, in regard he was then employed in his service. To which Will. succeeded 
u Plac. de B. term. Mich. 3. E. 2. rot. 133.  Ric. de Pacy, of whom I find no mention after 
w Esc. 21 E. 3. n. 7.  the 21. of E. 3. nor after that time any thing considerable in reference to what that family had here, saving that it was anciently depopulated 
x Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 143. . But that which the Templars had here was in 7 E. 6. passed 
y Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 6.  out of the Crown to Thomas Lucy esquire, and his heirs.  
The Church being given 
z Regist. de Nostell f. 143. a.  to the Canons of Nostell, in Com. Ebor. by Atropus Hastang in H. 1. time, was in anno 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
a MS. in Scac.  at 13. marks: After which it came to the Provost and Scholars of Queen's college in Oxford, who obtained an Appropriation 
b Thor. f. 15. a.  thereof from the Pope, whereupon the vicarage was endowed, as appears by the Bishop's Instrument 
c Thor. f. 15. a.  bearing date at London 20. Oct. anno 1349. (23 E. 3.) who reserved a Pension 
d Thor. f. 15. a.  of half a mark to himself and his successors, to be paid yearly at Christmas out of the fruits of the Rectory; which Pension was augmented as it seems; for I find that in anno 1350. the said Provost and Scholars by their public Deed 
e Regist. de Pens. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 14. a.  dated 10. Febr. granted to john Thoresby then Bishop of Worcester and his successors, in respect of that Appropriation, xx s. per annum.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior & conu. S. Oswalds de Nostell. 

Cob. ● 27. b.  Adam de Sengrave Cler. pride. Cal. nou. 1321.  Prior & conu. S. Oswalds de Nostell. 

Ib. f. 36. b.  joh. de Sybeston Cap. 13. Cal. Feb. 1324.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Praepositi & Scolares Aulae Regin. Oxon. 

S. Germ. f. 205. b.  joh. Grover Pbr. 3. Julii 1395.  Praepositi & Scolares Aulae Regin. Oxon. 

Cliff. f. 60. a.  D. joh. Severle Pbr. 19 Junii 1402.  Praepositi & Scolares Aulae Regin. Oxon. 

Ib. f. 66. b.  D. Will. Seman Pbr. 2. Maii 1404.  Praepositi & Scolares Aulae Regin. Oxon. 

Pev. f. 5. a.  D. joh. Leyr Pbr. 29. Dec. 1408.  Praepositi & Scolares Aulae Regin. Oxon. 

Morg. vol. 2. f. 123. a.  D. william. Gerard Cap. 6. Martii 1431.  Praepositi & Scolares Aulae Regin. Oxon. 
D. william. Beverle Cap. 12. Dec. 1438. 
Bourch. f. 54. a.   Praepositi & Scolares Aulae Regin. Oxon. 
D. joh. grange Cap. 2. Martii 1444. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 1●. a.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
D. Rob. Lord 20. Julii 1460. 
Ib. f. 151. a.   Praepos. & Scolar. Aulae R. Oxon. 
D. Thomas Hewse Cap. 20. Nou. 1470. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 14. a.   D. Episc. per laps. 
D. Nich. Burton Cap. 11. Maii 1473. 
Ib. ●. 37. b.   Praepos. & Scolares Collegii Reginae Oxon. 
D. joh. Pynchware in art. Bacc. 10. Martii 1478. 
Alc. f. 50. a.   Praepos. & Scolares Collegii Reginae Oxon. 
D. joh. Tiptote 16. Oct. 1490. 
Mort. f. 42. b.   Praepos. & Scolares Collegii Reginae Oxon. 
joh. Brocden 20. Maii 1512. 
Gyg. 2. f. 90. b.   Praepos. & Scolares Collegii Reginae Oxon. 
D. Ambr. Hylton in Art. Magr. 6. Junii 1532. 
jeron. f. 53. b.   Praepos. & Scolares Collegii Reginae Oxon. 
Georgius Warwic. Cler. in Art. Magr. 4. Jan. 1594. 
Bull. f. 64. b.   Praepos. & Scolares Collegii Reginae Oxon. 
Thomas Richardson Cleric. Art. Magr. 22. Decemb. 1624. 
Ib. f. 108. b.     

Ashorne.  
THis Hamlet is in the Parish of Newbold-Pacy, and, doubtless, had that name originally, (though corruptness in pronunciation hath somewhat altered it) by reason of its Eastern situation from Newbold; for the later syllable now written horn, was at first hyrne, which being an old English word signifies a corner; and the fomer viz. Ash was Esse and proceedeth from the word East, as Esseby which is usually called Ashby.  
As it is of Newbold Parish, so was it formerly a member thereof, being held of the hastangs, who were Lords of the whole; but which of them first passed it away I have not seen; howbeit, inasmuch as I find that the family of balance were possessed of it for divers descents; and that Rog. balance levied a Fine of lands here, in 7 R. 1. (wherein it is written Hassorne) I may without much rashness conclude, that they were Lords thereof as anciently. The next that I meet with, of that name, is William. balance, whose service for one Knights fee, held of Robert Hastang, part whereof I conclude to be for this place, was in 12 H. 3. remitted 
f Clau●. 1●. H. 3. m. 1. , he being then servant to Stephen de Lucy. From which Will. descended Thomas, who in 7 E. 1. held 
g Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 61. b.  this Lordship of Robert de Hastang by the service of half a knight's fee, and had at that time two carucats of land here in demesn; as also nine Tenants holding four yard land in servage. At that time I also find 
h Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 61. b. , that one Hugh de Bromle and Avicia his wife held certain lands here of the said Robert de Hastang by the third part of a knight's fee; and that he had one carucat in demesn, and four tenants holding one yard land and a fourth part: As also that the same Hugh gave one yard land here to the Monks of Bordesley, which at that time the Bishop of Chester held of them; and likewise that the Freres of Thelesford then held one yard land here, of the same Hugh, for xii d. and half a pound of Cummin: Of which family was Nich. balance the last male branch that had to do here; which Nich. had issue Joane, married 
i Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 98. b.  to john Vessy of Brentingthorp in Com .., who by their Deed 
k Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 98. b.  bearing date at Coventre on the Feast day of St Dunstane 32 E. 3. granted this manor to Thomas Beauchamp E. of Warwick, and john Whateley and their heirs: which john Whateley by his Release 
〈◊〉. f. 99 b. , dated on Monday next after the Feast of St Martin ensuing, quitted to the said Earl and his heirs all his interest therein: To whom it continued till 8 H. 6. that Richard Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick gave 
Pat. 9 H. ●. 1. m.  it to his Chantry at Guyes-Cliffe, whereof I have already taken notice. Which Chantry, with all the manors, messages, lands etc. thereto belonging, being granted 
Ex au●●● penes Beaufo,  by Thomas Moor and Roger Higham, the last Chantry Priests thereof, unto Sir Andrew Flamock Knight and his heirs, as their deed dated 4. Junii 1 E. 6. manifesteth, ●his manor then past to him thereby; but what is become of it since, I have not seen.   

Thelesford Priory.  
UPon the Southern bank of this torrent, within less than a flight shoot of its conjunction with Avon, stood a little Monastery, somewhat near the roadway leading from Wellesburne towards Warwick, as it thwarteth the ford; which was founded, in H. 3. time, by Sir Will. Lucy of Cherlecote Knight to the honour of God, S. John Baptist, and S. Radegund; the persons professed here, being of the Order of the holy Trinity for redemption of Captives: But before I further proceed to speak of the particular endowment which it had, I must first first say something of the same S. Radegund, and then briefly take notice of the original and first occasion of this Order. She was the daughter 
 of Pertarius King of Thuring, and wife to Clotharius, the fift King of France of the Merovignian line, who died in the year of Christ 564. and being a Lady much devoted 
 to prayer and Almesdeeds, often fastings, and chastening herself with haircloth (which she wore under her royal apparel) as she one day walked alone in the Garden of her Palace, hearing the voices of Prisoners in fetters imploring pity to them, she betook herself to Prayer; whereupon their ●etters burst in sunder, and they became loosed (as saith my Author.) This R●degund took the habit 
 of Religion at the hands of S. Medard Bishop of Noyon, and founded 
 a Monastery for Nuns at Poitiers, in honour of the holy cross, whereof she was abbess, living there in great sanctity, daily ministering relief to poor people, and departed this life on the ideses of August; in which abbey she had sepulture 
 , and was canonised for a Saint.  
But of this Order 
〈◊〉 des 〈◊〉 des 〈◊〉 turs 〈◊〉 des 〈◊〉 Re●●es 〈◊〉 Beu 〈◊〉 Imp. 〈◊〉 635. ●●. a.  of the holy Trinity for Redemption of Captives, is S. John de Muta (born at falcon in Provence anno 1154.) said to be the Founder; who being Student in the University of Paris, where he attained to the degree of Doctor, grew so famous for his learning and holiness of life, that divers eminent Prelates came to be his assistants at his first mass; in the performance whereof, at the Elevation of the Host, an angel clothed in white appeared before him, bearing a cross of red and blue upon his breast, having also his hands a cross laid upon the heads of two slaves that kneeled down by his side: From which time God revealed unto him, how he would be served in the foundation of a new Religious Order; inciting him to leave all his goods, to forsake the present world, and to retire himself into the desert; which he accordingly did, and distributing all that he had to the poor, resorted to an holy Anachorite called Foelix de Valois, who lived in an Hermitage within the diocese of Meaux (six leagues distant from Paris) called Cerfroy, in Latin Cervus frigidus, in regard that there, at the foot of a little hill was a fair clear and cold Fountain, within which a white Hart used to come for refreshment. Which two devout hermit's begins 
u Ibid. , within this solitary place, an Order of the holy Trinity for the Redemption of Captives, about the year of grace M. CXCIV. where they continued for the space of three years, living in great austerity from any company of men; and being on a day in Prayer, were inspired of God to go to Rome, there to declare their intentions to his Holiness, and to receive from his hands the Habit and Rule of the Order which they desired to institute; for the better effecting whereof they had Letters testimonial from the Bishop of Paris, making mention of the vision which the said john de Matta had at the time that he first celebrated mass.  
When they came to Rome they were courteously received 
w Ibid.  by Pope Innocent the 3. who forthwith celebrating the holy mass on the 28. of jan. being the Octaves of St. Anne, did, at the time of his elevation of the Host, behold the like vision of an angel clothed in white as aforesaid, with two Captives chained; whereof the one was a Christian, the other a Moor: After which he assembled his Cardinals, and made known what he had seen, and sent for the Anachorites, declaring also to them, that the Spirit of God did conduct them to those their designs, and that he was the only Author of the Order they would institute: whereupon he gave them white 
x Ibid.  Robes, with a cross red and blue (as on the following page is to be seen) declaring to them the mystery of his vision; scil. the white Robe representing the candour of an innocent life, and the purity of conscience: The three colours, scil. of the habit and cross, signifying the three persons of the holy Trinity, the white the Father eternal; the blue, which was the traverse of the Cross, the Son in his Passion; and the red, the Charity of the holy Ghost; and the two Prisoners bound and fettered, had relation to the redemption of Captives; appointing that this Institution should be called The Order of the holy Trinity for the Redemption of Captives; and that all the possessions, which they should enjoy, might be equally divided into three parts; viz. the one for the entertainment and reception of Religious persons, the other to relieve the poor, and the third to redeem Christians kept Captive by the infidels.  
Trinitarianus.  
Having signified thus much as to its Foundation, I will now enumerate the several Benefactors that the Canons of this Priory had, beginning with the posterity of the pious Founder; whereof Fouk de Lucy, his grandchild, was the first, who gave them leave 
c ibid.  to enclose a way which interposed betwixt the Church of Teflesford and their habitation. To him succeeded Sir William de Lucy Knight, which William gave 
d ibid.  them liberty to enclose two acres of land lying near to their House, and join them to the Court thereof; as also a certain parcel of ground called the Hay, lying at the head of those two acres along by the brook called Theulisforbrok, so far as the breadth of those two acres extended. In Bereford much was given 
e ibid.  thereto; scil. by Alice the wife of Walter de Bereford, and daughter to Reinbald de Cherlecote, five yard land. By Philip de Kynton a good proportion, which he had purchased of Henry de Bereford and others. By Henry de Bereford the Church 
Ex autog. in bi●l. Hatton.  of Bereford, and certain lands within that Lordship. By W●ll. de Nasford, sometime Lord of Bereford, the fishing 
g 〈◊〉. 3 ●. 3. 〈…〉.  in Avon from Le-Milne to his own Mill pool● with liberty to make a P●und upon their land at Bereford, to keep in such cattles as should trespass upon them; as also three yard land called the Free hide, exempr from Warth and Scutage and all secular services; and to have free ingress and egress to and from the C●m●on of pasture at Bereford for their cattles.  
By 
〈◊〉. 3 ●. 3. 〈…〉.  Richard Malore son to William Malore of Kirkby in Leicester-shire, certain lands in the same Kirkby, with the advouson of the Church; as also the chapels of Shilton and Pakinton in that County. By 
〈◊〉. 3 ●. 3. 〈…〉.  William Putot, a yard land with a message and 4. acres lying in Ashorne; in consideration whereof he and his tenants were to be quitted from paying any small Tithes for their lands in Newbold; as also of Chircheset 
Id est cer●● mensu●● bladi Ecclesiae ●bita ●pelm. ●l●●s. v● 〈◊〉. Circ 〈◊〉. . By 
k 〈◊〉. 3 ●. 3. 〈…〉.  William de odingsell's certain lands lying within his Lordship of Solihull, at a place called Hundeshale. By 
l 〈◊〉. 3 ●. 3. 〈…〉.  William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick three parcels of errable land, the one called Cley-pits, the second Morecroft, and the third Ferny-furlong, with Common thereto belonging when the fields are open. By 
● Pat. 11 ●●. p. 1. ●. 2. per 〈◊〉.  Roger de Cherlecote all his lands and tenements in Hethcote, viz. from Godewyneschich above Hethcote along to Newbold brook; and from the torrent which runneth through the midst of Hethcote to Newbold brook in breadth, unto the way leading from Newbold towards Warwick. Divers petty grants of sundry others, for brevity, I omit. Which endowments by several persons so conferred; enlarged the revenues belonging to this Monastery so much, as that the Canons built their Church a new about the beginning of Edward 1. time, as may seem by the Consecration 
Giff. f. 250. a.  thereof upon the day of the translation of S. Thomas the Martyr Anno 1285. 13 E. 1. which was solemnly performed by Godfrey Giffard the reverend B●. of Worcester, who then preached 
Giff. f. 250. a.  upon this Text there Domus tua decet, etc.  
The Benefactors that it afterwards had were these. In 28 E. 3. Thomas Lucy then Lord of Cherlecote and Philippe his wife, who gave 
Ex autog. ●●●ès Lucy. 〈◊〉 au●.  certain lands in Cherlecote to these friars that they should celebrate divine service, and pray devoutly for the soul of William de Clinton sometime Earl of Huntingdon; as also for the souls of them the said Thomas and Philippe. In 18 R. 2. Sir William Lucy Knight, Roger strange, and John Vicar of the Church of Wellesburne gave 
●sc. 18 ●. n. 62.  unto them one me●s. xl. acres of land, and vi. acres of meadow● lying in Ashorne, and Newbold-Pacy: and in 7 H. 7. Sir William Lucy, than Lord of Cherlecote released 
●x autog. ●●●ès praef. Lucy.  to them certain privileges which he and his Ancestors had in Thelesford; viz. Toll, Tack, S●allage, and Bl●odhed. Other passages, as had relation to this House of Thelesford, from the Lucyes I shall mention anon, when I speak of that family in Cherlecote.  
Upon the Survey 
●S. pe 〈◊〉 S. A. ●ur. f. 9 〈◊〉.  taken in 26 H. 8. the value of all that belonged thereto, over and above reprises, was certified to be no more than xxiv li. nineteen s. yet through the King's favour, (or rather for that it was of so small consequence) the dissolution thereof was forborn in 27 H. 8. when the rest of the lesser Houses went to wrack; so that till 30 H. 8. it stood: but then, following the example of others, the poor friars here, by their public 
t Ex. autog. in Cur. Augm.  Instrument dated 26. Octob. 30 H. 8. surrendered it up to the Ks. use; the names of those that subscribed thereto, being Edw. Davie Minister. Frater Jacobus Brown. Will. Lacie. and Nich. Turnar. Of which the Prior (scil. Edward Davie) had a Pension 
u Ex. Regist. in Cur. Augm.  of 5 li. per an. granted to him during life; but the rest nothing.  
After this scil. 7 julii 35 H. 8. the King, in consideration of 648 li. 19 s. 02 d. sold 
w Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 8.  the site thereof, together with a thicket of trees near adjoining to the House, containing seven Acres, and called by the name of Thelesford-grove; as also certain lands in Cherlecote and Wasperton belonging thereto, unto William Whorwood esquire, and William Walter, to be held in Capite, by the C. part of a knight's fee, under several Rents: Since which it is, by purchase, come again to the Lucy's of Cherlecote.  

Ministri Domus de Thelesford.  
Frater 
x Pat. 3 E 3 p. 2. m. 8. per Inspex.  Elias 31 H. 3.  
Robertus 
y Morton f. 68 b.  temp. E. 1.  
Henricus 
z Pat. 3 E. 3. ut supra.  2 E. 2  
Thomas 
a Pat. 3 E. 3. ut supra.  de Offinton 3 E. 3.  
Thomas 
b Ex. autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  de Cherlecote 28 E. 3.  
Williel. 
c Esc ..... R. 2.  de Clarindon temp, R. 2.  
johannes 
d Ex autog. penès prae●. T. Lucy.  Brokeden 7 H. 7.  
Edmundus 
e MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 9 a.  Alceyter 26 H. 8,  
Edw. 
f Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  Davy 30 H. 8.    

Charlecote.  
avon passing on scarce a mile lower leaveth Charlecote upon its Eastern bank, whereof one Saxi was possessed before the Norman invasion, but afterwards the Earl of Mellent. By the Conquerors Survey 
g Domesd. lib.  it was certified to contain three hides, having two Mills prized at xxi s. the whole being rated at iv li. In that Record it is written Cerlecote, and had its appellation originally from some ancient possessor thereof in the Saxons time, as I guess, Ceorle being a name then in use as we find in some ancient Authors 
h H. Hunt. f. 199. b. n. 40. . In those days it was of the parish of Wellesburne (hard by) as when I speak of the Church shall be showed; and came doubtless to Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick with most of those lands which were the said Earl of Mellent's (his brother) in this Shire; whose son and heir, viz. Roger Earl of Warwick in 23 H. 1 gave 
i Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 12. a.  to his Collegiate Church of Warwick, then newly by him founded, half a hide of land lying here, with the Tithe of the whole Lordship, and of the two Mills before specified.  
By the same Earl Roger, was Thurstane de Montfort (a great man in those days) enfeofed of large possessions in this County, as in Beldesert I shall manifest; whose son Henry de Montfort, with Alice de Harecourt the widow of Robert de Montfort his elder brother, gave to Walter the son of Thurstane de Cherlecote all this Village of Cherlecote; which grant King R. 1. by his Letters 
k Ex. autog. penès T. L. eq. aur.  Patent bearing date at Dovor 6. Decemb. .... confirmed to the same Walter and his heirs, adding divers immunities and privileges thereto; all which were ratified ˡ by King John in 5. of his reign. 'Tis not unlike but that the said Thurstane de Cherlecote was a younger son unto the before specified Thurstane de Montfort; for that he was paternally a Montfort the MS. History 
m penès joh. Burgoin Bar.  of Wroxhall importeth; and that the same Thurstane was his father, not only the likelihood in point of time, but his Christian name doth very much argue.  
From this Walter de Cherlecote (who was a 
n Ex autog. in Officio Arm.  Kt.) by Cecily his wife, descended William that assumed the surname of Lucy; which makes me think that she was an heir to some branch of that family; for it hath anciently been usual enough with the descendants of great heirs to relinquish their paternal names, and take the Mothers, as M ● Cambden 
o Camb. Rem. p. 142.  doth sufficiently manifest. Which William had a confirmation 
p Ex autog. penès eund. T. Lucy.  of this Lordship made to him by Thurstane de Montfort son and heir of Henry de Montfort above specified; whereby it appears that upon the original grant, made to Walter his father, the sum of ten pounds of silver was annually reserved from him and his heirs, to be paid at the Feasts of St. Michael and the Annunciation of our Lady by equal po●tions; at the time of which confirmation made, he the said William did his homage for this place. This William was 
a Pat. 1 H. 3. p. 2. m. 11.  in arms with the Barons against King John; but returning to his allegiance in 1 H. 3. had his lands, seized upon for that offence, restored 
b Pat. 1 H. 3. p. 2. m. 11.  to him, as appears by the King's Mandate to the Shiriffs of Worcester, Gloucester, Warwick, and leicestershires, within which counties his estate lay. In 6 H. 3. he had the King's Letters Patent 
c Pat. 6 H. 3. m. 5.  of confirmat on made to him, of the Hundred of Kinton, originally granted 
d Ex autog. penès T. Lu●y eq. aur.  to Walter the son of Thurstane de Cherlecote by King H. 2. and ratified by King John, but had been seized 
e Pat. 6. H. 3. m. 5.  upon by King H. 3. with the demesns of the Crown, and such Eschaets as had happened.  
In 18 H. 3. Walter de Lascy (a great Baron in that age) conferred upon this William and his heirs the Stewardship of all his la●ds that he then had, or that he might have in England, with two carucats, part of the demesn belonging to his Castle of Ludelaw. In consideration of which two carucates the said William and his heirs were to be Constables of that Castle for the safe custody thereof; and to maintain for ever a Priest, a Po●ter, and two sentinels there, as formerly had been used, except at such times as the said Walter de Lascy himself, or his heirs, should come thither; and then he and his heirs to remain in the outer ward, during their stay there: But for the times of hostility it was agreed, that the said Walter and his heirs should fortify and defend it themselves at their own costs, and the said William and his heirs to remain in the same outer Ward whilst it should be so fortified. And further that the said William and his heirs might take the like rates taxed upon Bread and Beer in the town of Ludelaw, in the absence of the said Walter and his heirs, which he had used to have, or aught to receive when he was there in person: As also that the repair, which he and his heirs should make there, upon occasion, to be by the view of two honest men, and at the charge of the same Walter and his heirs: And that he & they, should have sufficient provision of fuel in the woods belonging thereto, as other Constables thereof used to have. And further that whensoever the said William or his heirs, by the command of the said Walter and his heirs, or his or their bailiffs should be called to any place, where the said Walter or his heirs were to hold their Courts, receive accounts, or upon other occasions, that he and they should have entertainment for themselves and their Horses, during their abode there for that purpose, at the charge of the said Walter and his heirs: which Agreement 
f Ex autog. penes ●und. T. L.  beareth date at Trim in Ireland 1. Augusti 18 H. 3.  
This William de Lucy was a Knight 
g Ex autog. penes ●und. T. L.  in 17 H. 3. and Executor 
h Ex autog. penes ●und. T. L.  to his brother Stephen de Lucy, by whose death he had a great personal estate. In 20 H. 3. the Custody 
i Pat. 20 H. 3. m. 9  of this County and Leicester-shire was committed to his charge, together with the strong Castle of Kenilworth 23. Apr. in which trust he continued 
k Rot. P. de ii●d. an.  for the space of 3. years: And in 25 H. 3. was he joined in 
l Claus. 25 H. 3. in d.  Commission with the then Shiriff, viz. Philip de Ascells, and some others, for viewing all the Castles of this County, and certifing the defects in every of them under their seals to the King. In 26 H. 3. the before recited Walter de Lascy sealed a 
m Ex autog. penès praef. T. L.  bond unto him of CCClxxii li. sterling, in consideration that he should discharge all his debts owing to any Jews in England, except those of Hereford, and Oxford; which sum was to be paid by Lxxx li. per annum, until it might be discharged; and in case of making default, the said Walter and his heirs were to abide such ecclesiastical censure, and the like Penance, if need were, as the Archbishop of Canterbury with the Bishops of Salisbury and Bath should impose on them that were debtors to those who were signed with the cross, according to the Constitution of Pope Honorius, the said William de Lucy being so signed. And in 
n Ex autog. penès praef. T. L.  28 H. 3. did Roys de Verdon (of whom in Brandon I have spoken) agree with him for Cxx li. to discharge all the debts which the said Walter de Lacie and john de Verdon, with Margery his wife, then owed to the Jews, except to those of Hereford, unto whom the said William was bound to pay 80 li. due to them from the same john de Verdon.  
This William de Lucy was he that founded 
o Pat. 3 E● 3. p. 2. ●● per Inspex●  the Monastery of Thelesford, whereof I have lately spoke; and had a chapel within his Mannour-house here at Cherlecote, allowed 
p Ex autog. penès ●und. T. Lu●●  unto him for himself, his wife and family, by Roger de Cherlecote Parson of the Church of Cherlecote, with reservation of his obedience to the mother Church of Cherlecote, as touching all Oblations, and access thereto with his said wife and family, upon seven festival days in the year; viz. Christmas, Candlemas, Easter, the Ascension, Whitsuntide, S. Leonard, and All-Hallows. He bore for his arms Verry ....... three Lucy's hauriant d'Argent, as may seem by the impression of one 
q Ex autog. penès ●und. T. Lu●●  of his seals: but by another ʳ, there is nothing of Verry at all. He married two wives; viz. Ysabell 
s Ibid.  daughter to Absalon de Aldermoneston, with whom he had certain lands given 
t Ibid.  to him by Gervase then Abbot of Pershore. The second was Maud 
u R●●. ● 25 ●. 3. m. ●. , sister and one of the coheirs to john Cotele, of whose inheritance he had the manor 
w R●●. ● 25. ● 3. m. ●.  of Bereuton in Hantshire: and departed 
x Pat. 3 ● 3 p. 2. ●. ● per Inspe●  this life about 32 H. 3. leaving issue 
y Ex ●●●●og. ●●●nès praef● T. L●  Sir William Lucy Knight his son and heir; of whom I find nothing memorable but his marriage, which was with a great heir; viz. Amicia 
z Ex ●●●●og. ●●●nès praef● T. L●  daughter and heir to Will. de Furches, and heir also to William Fitz Warin: by whom he had issue Fouk 
a Pat. 3 ● 3. ut sup●●  de Lucy, of the retinue 
b Rot. 49. ● 3●●●  to Peter de Montfort, one of the rebellious Barons that took up arms against the King, in 48 H. 3. (of whom in Beldesert I have spoke) & was in such favour with them for his activeness in those times, that being indebted to one Elyas le Blund a Jew of London, in a great sum of money, which himself and his Ancestors had taken up at interest, he procured a special Mandate 
c Rot. 49. ● 3●●●  (dated 7. Maii 49 H. 3.) directed unto the Commissioners, unto whom the estates of the Jews, then seized upon, were entrusted, to deliver up the bonds and to discharge him thereof, acquitting him of all interest money due thereupon, but reserving the payment of the principal into the Exchequer; for at that time those Barons had 
d Math. Westm.  the King's person in their custody, whom they took Prisoner in the battle of jews, and made use of his great Seal and all other regal authority in his name.  
But what a dismal fate attended them, though they prospered for a while, that which I have said in Kenilworth will plainly manifest; the sum whereof is, that being utterly vanquished, soon after, at Evesham, their estates thereupon became confiscate, most of which were given away to those that had firmly stuck to the King, amongst whom Robert Waleraund had 
e Pat. 53 H. 3. m. 6.  this of our Fou● de Lucy; howbeit, by that favourable Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, being admitted to Composition, he reenjoyed it again; and for CC. marks of silver obtained 
f Ex autog. penès T. L.  from Peter de Montfort, son and heir to the before specified Peter ● a discharge of that x li. per annum Rent, reserved out of this Lordship upon the original grant thereof to his Ancestor (as hath been already noted;) paying only for the future, a pair of gilt Spurs or 4 d. at Christmas only, to the said Peter and his heirs for all services whatsoever: All which was certified 
g Inq. per H. Nott. etc. 7 E. 1. ●. 62. a.  into the Exchequer by that notable Inquis. of 7 E. 1. and moreover that he then held here two Water-mills, and two Carucats of land in demesn, together with the whole manor, except six yard land called the Hullelond: As also, that he had xxii. Tenants which held 42. yard land at will● performing several services, scil. Ploughing, Reaping, Mowing, making Hay, Harrowing, carrying Wood, and the like; and paying certain yearly Rent in money: And likewise a Court-Leet 
Ib. f. 63. , with other liberties, granted to his Ancestors by King Ric. 1. and confirmed by King John; which Court-Leet was not to be kept but in the presence of the King's bailiff, as the said Charter testifieth.  
This Fouk was a special lover of good Horses, as it should seem; for in 11 E. 1. he gave 
Ex autog. ●enès prae●●●. T.L.  x ●. marks to two Londoners, that were Merchants of Horses, for a black Horse; about which time a fat ox was sold 
T. Wals. ● an. 8 E. ●. p. 82.  but for xuj s. In 13 E. 1. being questioned by what authority he held a Court-Leet here, and had Assize of Bread and Beer, Gallows, Infangthef, weyfs, etc. he produced King John's Charter 
Rot. de Quo W.  above mentioned: but the Jury then found, that he and his Ancestors had kept their Court-Leet without the presence of the Ks. bailiff, and so he did at that time, notwithstading the said Charter, for which respect he had a day assigned him to make good his claim. In 14 E. 1. he was constituted 
Pat. 14 ●. 1. m. 3.  one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick: In 
Pat. 15 E. ●. m. 13.  15 E. 1. one of the 4. Knights to take care that the Articles for conservation of the Peace, according to the Statute of Winchester, should be observed in this County: And the same 
Pat. 15 ●. 1. in d.  year, as also in 
Pat. 17 ●. 1. in d.  17 E. 1. again one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. He was a Benefactor to the Canons of Thelisford, as I have already there showed; and died in 
Esc. 31 ●. 1. n. 12.  31 E. 1. leaving issue, by Petronill 
Ex autog. ●enès eund. ●. Lucy.  his wife, William Lucy his son 
Claus. 31 E. 1. m. 12.  and heir than 26. years of age, who had livery 
Claus. 31 E. 1. m. 12.  of his lands the same year: which Will. was a Kt. 
u Ex autog. penès eund. T. Lucy.  in 2 E. 2. if not sooner, and bore for his Arms Gules semés of Crosslets with three Lucy's hauriant d'Argent as by his Seal appears.  
Whose public employments were as followeth; viz. Knight for this Shire in the Parliament held at Westminster in 
w Claus. 6 E. 2. in d. m. 19  6 E. 2. In that at York 
x Claus. 15 E. 2. in d. m. 9 in ced.  15 E. 1. Again at Westminster 
y Claus. 17. E. 2. in d. m 24.  17 E. 2. In that of Northampton 
z Claus. 2 E. 3. in d. m. 26.  2 E. 3. and of Westminster 
a Claus. 10 E. 3. in d. m. 25.  in 10 E. 3. For the Gaol-delivery at Warwick he was in Commission in 
b Pat. de iisdem an in dorso.  10● 16, 17● and 19 E. 2. For conservation of the Peace according to the statute of Winchester in 
c Pat. de iisdem an in dorso.  13 E. 2. In 15 E. 2. 
d Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 8.  for choosing foot-soldiers, and conducting them to Newcastle upon Tine to march against the Scots: so also 
e Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 2. m. 9  in 16. at which time the number so conducted were, in this County, full CCC. In 
f Pat. 18 E. 2. p. 1. m. 6.  18 E. 2. for ordering of those Knights, Esquiers, and other soldiers, which were to serve on Horseback, with the K. in his wars of Gascoin. And in 
g Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 1. m. 1.  19 E. 2. for conservation of the Peace according to the Statute of Winchester. To the Canons of Thelisford he was also a Benefactor 
h Ex autog. penès praefat. T.L.  as other of his Ancestors had been. And by Elizabeth 
i Ex autog. penès praefat. T.L.  his wife left issue William his son and heir, who in 15 E. 2. was 
k Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 30  in that Welsh expedition for the King's service; and in 
l Pat. 13 E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 17.  18 E. 3. a Knight, being then in Commission (with others) to inquire within this County, and to certify the names of all persons who had Lands and Rents to the value of an C s. and upwards to a thousand pounds per annum, deducting the services and necessary reprises. In 19 E. 3. he received Summons 
m Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 3. , with many other persons of quality, to prepare himself with Horse and arms, by the Feast of St Laurence, for to wait upon the K. in his French expedition.  
This 
n T. Wals. p. 156.  was the time when that notable battle of Cressy (whereof our Historians make relation) was fought, he being of the retinue 
o Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. in d. m. 15.  of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, but exempted from attendance at that time: being then joined in 
p Ib. 29. m. intus.  Commission with the Shiriff, and some others to array Clx. Archers in this County for the King's service: but after the 22 E. 3. I find no mention of him. By Elizabeth his wife he left issue 
q Ex autog. penès eund. T. L.  Thomas Lucy, who had two wives; viz. Elizabeth and Philipp●; which Philippe in 28 E. 3. joined with him in a grant 
r Ex autog. penès eund. T. L.  of certain errable land, lying here in Cherlecote, to the Canons of Thelesford ● to the intent that they should celebrate Divine Service, and pray devoutly there, for the soul of William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon: as also for the souls of them the said Thomas and Philippe.  
This Thomas had issue 
s Ex autog. penès eund. T. L.  William Lucy, who being a Knight 
t Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 2. m. 8. per Inspex.  in 5 R. 2. was the same year retained, by Indenture, 
u Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 2. m. 8. per Inspex.  with john of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster King of Castille, etc. to serve him with one esquire for term of his life, aswell in times of war as Peace; for which service to have xx li. per an. besides his diet: and in 1 H. 4. was one 
w Claus. 1 H. 4. in d. m. 21.  of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster.  
To him succeeded Thomas his son and heir, retained 
x Pat. 22 R. 2. p. 2. m. 37.  also with the said D. of Lanc. for term of life, to serve him aswell in times of Peace as war; for which he was to have x. marks per an. wages. This Thomas being a Kt. 
y Claus. 8 H. 4. in d. m. 7.  in 7 H. 4. served 
z Claus. 8 H. 4. in d. m. 7.  the same year for this County in the Parl. then held. In 8 H. 4. he was constituted 
a Rot. F. 8 H. 4. m. 22.  Shiriff of this and Leicestershire, and having been of the retinue 
b Ex Compot. Balliv. Warw. Com penès Will. Peirpoint. ar.  to Richard de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, for which he had xx li. per annum Fee, wedded 
c Rot. F. 1 H. 5. p. 1. m. 5.  Alice the only daughter of Sir William Hugford; but by the death without issue of Margery, daughter to William son and heir to the said William at length his 
d Rot. F. 1 H. 5. p. 1. m. 5.  heir; by whom he had a fair inheritance of lands, lying in the Counties of 
e Rot. F. 1 H. 5. p. 1. m. 5.  Bedford and Salop. 
f Claus 2 H. 5. in d. m. 24.  and departed 
g ●●c. 3 H. 5. n. 14.  this life 28. Julii 3 H. 5. leaving William his 
h ●●c. 3 H. 5. n. 14.  son and heir 13. years of age; the said Alice taking to husband 
i ●●c. 3 H. 5. n. 14.  Richard Archer (of Tanworth) esquire within 8. weeks after his said decease.  
This William was during his minority, in Ward to 
k Chichley ●. 346.  john Boteler of Werington in Com. Lanc. esquire, and in 2 H. 6. upon the death of Eliz. the widow of Sir john Clinton Knight, found cousin and 
l Esc. 2 H. 6.  heir to her; viz. son of Alice Hugford, daughter of Margery, son of james Pabenham, son of Joan, sister of William, father of William, father to the said Elizabeth. In 12 H. 6. I find him listed in 
m Pat. 12 H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  the Catalogue of those men of note in this Shire, that made oath for performance of such particular things as were determined of in the Parliament held at Westminster that year. In 14 H. 6. he was constituted Shiriff 
n Rot. F. 14 H. 6. m. 22.  of this County and Leicester-shire; so also in 
o Rot. F. 28 H. 6. ●. 20.  28 H. 6. and the same year joined in Commission 
p Pat. ●8 H. 6. p. 1. m. 17.  with the Lord Grey of Groby, and others for treating with the people about a loan to the King. ●o likewise 
q Pat. 31 H. ●. p. 1 m. 1.  in 31 H. 6. with Humphrey Duke of Buck. and others for that purpose. It seems that he adhered to the H●use 〈◊〉 York in those turbulent times, when so much b●o●d was spilt in that quarrel with the Lancastrians: for in 38 H. 6. he had a Protect on 〈◊〉 
r Ex autog penès eund. T. L.  himself and all his goods from the Earls of March and Warwick, which bears date 18. Julii, and departed 
s E●c. 6 E. 4. n. 30.  this life in 6 E. 4. leaving, by Elianore 
t Ex autog. penes eund. T.L.  his wife, daughter 
u Ex autog. penes eund. T.L.  to Reginal● L●rd Grey of Ruthin William his son and heir 26. years of ag●● whom 7 E 4. doing fealty 
w Rot. F. 7 E. 4 m. 6.  for the manor of Haversham ●n ●om. Buck. held of the K. as of his Honour ●f Peverell; as also for the manor of Shrewley, in th●s C●un●y, held also of the King as ●f ●●s duchy of Lancaster had his homage respited 
x Rot. F. 7 E. 4 m. 6. .  
This William was one of the Commissioners for conservation of the Peace in this County in 
y Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  11, 12, 13 and 14 E. 4. in which fourteenth year he had, for some great and special considerations the gift 
z Pat. 14 E. 4. p 2. m. 8.  of an Clx li. bestowed upon him by the King, out of the profits of this County and Leicestershire, being the same year made Shiriff 
a Rot. F. 14 E. 4. m. 13.  of these Counties. In 20 E. 4. I find 
b Reg. collig. de Knoll. ●. 54. b.  that he was a Knight. In 1 H. 7. created 
c M S. in bib●. Cott. [●ub ●ffig. Clandii C. 3●●. 23.  Knight of the Bath at the Queen's Coronation. In 6 H. 7. constituted 
d Pat. 6 H. 7. in d. m. 5.  one of the commissioners of Array in this County for setting forth men in defence of the Realm against Charles the 8. King of France then threatening an invasion thereof; being also in Commission 
e Ib. m. 18.  for Conservation of the Peace in this Shire at the same time. In 7 H. 7. he quitted 
f Ex autog. penès praefat. T.L.  to the Canons of Thelesford those liberties which he and his Ancestors used to have in Thelesford; viz. Toll, Tack, Stallage and Bloodshed, (as in Thelesford I have showed;) And by his Testament 
g Dogger Qu. 15 , bearing date 2. julii anno 1492. in the same 7 
h Dogger Qu. 15  year of King H. 7. bequeathed his body to be buried in the chancel of the Parish-Church of Stratford super Avon ● in this County. To eight Churches next adjoining to Cherlecote: viz. Hampton, Wasperton, Bereford, Newbold, Wellesburne, Loxley, Alveston, and Shirburne, he gave vi s. viij d. a piece. To the reparation of the high Altar in the Church of Cherlecote vi li. xiii s. iv d.; and an acre of his demesn lands in Cherlecote to be for ever at the disposition of the churchwardens there, for the behoof of the same Church. To the House of Thelesford for the observation of his exequys xl s. To the Nuns of Pinley for the like xl s. To the Canons and Vicars of the Collegiate-Church in Warwick, for the like, xx s. To the Warden and Priests of Stratford, for the like, xx s. And, constituting 
h Dogger Qu. 15  Sir Edward Raleigh Knight, Robert Throkmorton, and Thomas Breton Esquiers his Executors, departed 
i Esc. 3 H. 7.  this life 3. Julii the same year, leaving issue Edmund 
k Esc. 3 H. 7.  his son and heir 28. years of age, with William, Henry, and Humphrey his younger sons 
l Dogge●. ut suprà. , and Mary a daughter 
m Vo● Qu. ●● . And of the Lady Alice, his widow, I find, that by her Testament 
n Vo● Qu. ●● , dated ult. Sept. 1494. 10 H. 7. she bequeathed her body to sepulture within the chancel of the said Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity in Stratford super Avon, before the high Altar, on the left side her said husband.  
To the before specified Sir William succeeded the said Edmund Lucy, his son and heir by 
o horn Q. 22.  Margaret his first wife: which Edmund was a Commander 
p Polyd. Virg. 〈◊〉 Angl. p. 573. n. 4●.  in King H. 7. Army at the battle of Stoke (●uxta Newark) in the second year of that King's reign: and in April 7. H. 7. retained 
q Ex autog. penès C●●. Pell.  by Indenture to serve the said King in his wars for one whole year, with two men at arms, having with him his Custrell 
* A Gr●●n of the Suble.  and his Page, and three Demilances, xxx. Archers on foot, and vi. Bills, of good and able persons; taking for himself, and his men at arms xviii d. per diem wages; for his Demilances ix d. per diem; and Archers, and Bills vi d. per diem: this being the time 
r Stow'● Annals.  that King Henry took his voyage into France, and besieged Bulloin till a truce was taken. In 10 H. 7. (20. Sept.) ●e had Summons 
s Claus. 10 H. 7. , amongst divers others of great qual●●y to attend the King in person upon the Feast day ●f All Saints, the same year, ready fitted to be made Knight of the Bath, with Henry the King's son, who was also to be at the same time created Duke of York: But it seems he did not accordingly appear; for in April following his Testament 
t Ho●●● Qu. 22.  bears date, wherein he is styled esquire, by which Testament he bequeathed his body to be buried in our Lady Chapel, within the Monastery of Thelesford, on the North side of his mother Margaret Lucy. To the said House of Thelesford he bequeathed a cross of silver and gilt, of ten pounds' value, to be bought by his Executors. Forty marks he appointed to be spent and given on the day of his burial, by the hands of his Executors, to Priests, Clerks, and poor people: And also willed, that at his Month's mind xii. poor men, holding Torches, should have each of them a black Gown and hood, and iv d. in money: Likewise, that his Anniversary should be kept at Thelesford, for the space of xx. years after his death, and xl s. spent thereat, for Dirige overnight, Masses, and to poor people.  
He further willed, that one Priest, of the same Order of those at Thelesford, should sing in the said chapel for his soul, for the souls of Jane his wife, and Sir William Lucy Knight his father, and all Christian souls by the space of six years next after his decease: And that the same Priest should have yearly for so doing, during the said six years, 8. marks to be paid by the hands of his Executors: And that a Marble stone of 7. foot in length, and 4. foot in breadth, with the arms of himself and his wife, and their portraitures, together with an Inscription, might be laid upon his grave. Of which Testament he constituted Sir Reginald Bray Kt. (a great man in that time) to be Supervisor. When he died I am not certain; but the Probate thereof bears date 19 Maii anno 1498. 13 H. 7. By Jane his 
u Vox Qu. 1.  wife he left issue Thomas, one of the Sewers to K. H. 8. in the first year of his reign: which Thomas had by the Ks. Letters Pat. 
w Pat. 1 H. 8. p. 1. m. 8.  bearing date 21. Sept. the same year, the custody of all the lands belonging to George Catesby (of Ashby-Legers in Com. Northampt:) esq. then deceased, to hold during the minority of Will. Catesby, his son and heir; and took to wife Eliz. 
x Ex autog. penès eund. T. L.  the widow of the said George, daughter 
y Ex autog. penès eund. T. L.  to Sir Ric. Empson of Easton-Neston in that County.  
This Thomas was a Knight 
z M●ch. R. 6 H. 8. Rot. 15.  in 6 H. 8. but how long before I am not certain; and in 16 H. 8. Shiriff 
a Rot. P. de ●odem an.  of this County and Leicestersh. By his Testament 
b Jankyn l. 27.  bearing date ult. Julii 17 H. 8. he bequeathed h●s body to be buried in the Gray-Friers at London; appointing, that within a year after his decease, there should be a stone laid upon his grave, with the portraiture of himself, his Lady, and children, and his arms at the 4. corners thereof; as also such an Inscript. as his Executors should devise, to the intent that good people might have remembrance to pray for his soul, and all Christian souls (for those are his words.) He also willed, that a Priest should be found, by his said Executors, to say M●●t●●●nd to pray for his soul in the Parish-Church of Cherlecote, or Ashby, for the space of 3. whole years after his decease; and left issue 
c Jankyn l. 27.  by the said Eliz. 3. sons; Will. Thomas, and Edmund; and 3. daughters, scil. Anne, Radegund, and Barbara. To Thomas he gave the manor of Cleybrook in Com. Leic. and to the heirs male of his body, with remainder to his son Edmu●d, to whom he bequeathed ●he manors of Bekering, and Sharpenho in Seginho and Richmont in Bedfordsh. with remainder to his son Thomas for want of ●ssue male of the said Edmund: and departing 
d Ex cod. MS. in ●ol. Cotton. ●ub effigy V●tellii F. 12.]  this life on the 3. of Sept. 1525. (17 H. 8.) was buried 
e Ex cod. MS. in ●ol. Cotton. ●ub effigy V●tellii F. 12.]  before the Altars in the Gray-Friers Church before specified; which Church is yet standing, and now commonly known by the name of Christ-Church near Smithfield in the Suburbs of London; but if you look there for his tomb stone, it is not to be found: For of Cxiv. persons that were buried there, whereof john Stow 
f S●●vey of London p. 345.346.  makes mention, reciting the name of each that had a Monument; amongst which is Margaret, daughter to Philip K. of France, and wife to K. E. 1. Isabella wife to K. E. 2. Joan Q. of Scots, daughter to K. E. 2. with divers of the English Nobility, and other persons of special quality; and in particular the name of this Sir T. Lucy, there is not now one to be seen: And if you desire to know what is become of their tombs, harken to what the same Author says; viz. 
g Ib. p. 347.  All these, and five times so many more have been buried there, whose Monuments are wholly defaced: for there were ix. Tombs of Alabaster and Marble, environed with strikes of iron, in the choir; and one tomb in the body of the Church, also coped with iron, all pulled down; besides Cxl. grave-stones of Marble; all sold for fifty pounds, or thereabouts, by Sir Martin Bows, Goldsmyth and Alderman of London.  

Thurstanns de Cherlecote. 


a Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 88 a.  Rog. de Cherlecote 7 R. 1. 


b Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  Thomas de Cherlecote 7. H. 3. 


d Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 47.  Tho. de Cherlecote 51 H. 3. 


f Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 90. b.  Rob. de Has●le 30 E. 1. 


g Ex autog. penès Will. Bolton  joh. de Hasele de Whitnash 36 E. 3. 


h Ex autog. penès Will. Bolton  Ric. de Hasele 36 E. 3.          

c Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  Henr. de Cherlecote 


e Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  Rog. cogn. de Witele.      
Walt. de Cherlecote miles 5. Joh.- Cecilia 

Ysab. filia Magistri Absolonis de Aldermoneston.- Will. cogn. de Lucy. 1 H 3.- Matilda soror & cohaeres joh. Cotele. 

Williel. de Lucy 34 H. 3.- Amicia filia & haeres Will. de Furches. 

Fulco de Lucy obiit 31 E. 1.- Domina Petronilla. 

Will. de Lucy miles, aet. 26. an. 31 E. 1.- Elizabetha 2 E. 2. 

Will. de Lucy jun. 15 E. 2. Eliz. relicta 28 E. 3. 

Thomas de Lucy 25 E. 3.- Philippe ux. 2. 28 E. 3. 

Will. de Lucy miles 5 R. 2. 

Thomas Lucy miles obiit 3 H. 5.- Alesia soror & haeres Will. Huggeford 1 H. 5. Ric. Archer 2. maritus 3 H. 5. 

Will. Lucy obiit 6 E. 4.- 
l Rot. I. Rous in d.  Alianora filia Reginaldi D. Grace de Ruthin. 

Will. Lucy miles obiit 7 H. 7.- 
n Vox Q. 21.  Alesia ux. 2. obiit 10 H. 7. 


o Vox Q. 21.  Maria ux. Joh. Densell.  

p Vox Q. 21.  Will. Lucy 10 H. 7.  

q Vox Q. 21.  Edw. Lucy.- 
m Ibid.  Margareta filia joh. Brecknock, thesaur. Regis H. 6.   

Edm. Lucy aet 28. an. 8 H. 7.- Johanna 9 H. 7. 


r Ex autog. in Scacc. ut supra.  Radegunda.  

s Ex autog. in Scacc. ut supra.  Edm.  
Tho. Lucy miles ob. 17 H. 8. Eliz. filia Ric. Empson mil. relicta Georgii Catesby ar. 

Edm. Lucy.  
Thomas Lucy.  
Will. Lucy ar. ob. 5 E. 6.- Anna filia Ric. Farmer ar. 

Edm. Timoth. Will. Ric.  

a MS. in Officio Arm. [M. 18]  Tho. Lucy, factus miles 7 Eliz.- Jocosa filia & haeres Thomae Acton. ar. 

Thomas Lucy factus miles 36 Eliz. obiit 1 jac.- 
b MS. in Officio Arm. [M. 18]  Constantia filia & haeres Ric. Kingsmill. 

Franc. Lucy.  
Will. Lucy S. Theol. Dr.  
Ric. Lucy eq. aur. de Broxburne in Com. Bedf.  
Tho. Lucy miles obiit 7. Dec. 1640.- Alicia filia & haeres Thomae Spenser de Claverd. ar. 

Fulco.  
Thomas.  
Georgius.  
Ric. Lucy.  
Rob. Lucy.  
Spenser Lucy ob. s. p.  
Const. ux. Will. Spenser eq. aur.  
Marg. ux. Briani Broughton ar.        
Elizab. Maria. Jana. Martha. Jocosa.    
Anna. Radegunda. Barbara.    

t Horn Q 22.  Anna 10 H. 7.                

i Ex autog. penès eund. T. Lucy.  .... ux. Galfr. fill. Rob. Lascells    

k Ex autog. penès Camer. Scacc. in baga de Catesby.  Eliz. filia & haeres Guidonis filii Roberti 25 E. 3.      
Galf. de Lucy 48. H. 3.         
Of William Lucy, son and heir to the said Sir Thomas, I find that he wedded 
h B●ck ●. 24.  Anne the daughter of Richard Farmer esquire, and died 
i B●ck ●. 24.  ...... 5 E. 6. leaving issue 
k B●ck ●. 24.  Thomas his son and heir (afterwards a Knight) Richard, William, Timothy, and Edward; and these daughters; viz. Alice, Mary. Jane, Martha, and Joyce: which Sir Thomas in 1 Eliz. built the House here at Cherlecote, of brick, as it now stands. But of his descendants I shall need to say no more, than what the pedigree here inserted, together with their monumental Inscriptions do show.  
That which I have else to take notice of, relating to this place, is, that it is one of the towns whereof our countryman Rous, temp. Edw. 4. complained 
l H●●t. MS. I. Rous p. 144.  of, for Depopulation: And that the Church in H. 1. time, being a chapel 
m Reg. de Kenil. p. 85.  of Wellesburne, was by Simon Bishop of Worcester then confirmed 
n Reg. de Kenil. p. 85.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, having been annexed to the said Church of our Lady in Wellesburne by Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, as appears by the Confirmation 
o Ex al●o Reg. de Ken●●w. penès Edw. Greswould gen.  thereof, made by William Earl of Warwick, grandchild to the same Henry, in H. 2. time. What agreement was made, touching it, with the said Canons of Kenilworth by the Cherlecotes (who were anciently Lords of this manor, as I have showed) hath not yet appeared to me; but some such thing there was; for otherwise could not William de Lucy, Founder of the Monastery of Thevelesford in H. 3. time, have given the advouson thereof, as he did 
〈◊〉 E. 3. ●. 2 m. 8. per I●●pex. , to the Canons of that House. It seems there was a portion of xx s. per annum then reserved to the Priory of Kenilworth; for so much do I find 
r MS. in Scac. ●●nès Re●. R.  that they had out of this chapel in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.)  
In 14 E. 1. it was valued 
s R●●. de 〈…〉.  at 4 marks: And by a Certificate 
t Morton f. 68 b.  upon an Inquisition taken in 12 H. 7. it appears, that upon the grant thereof to the said House of Thelesford, by William de Lucy before specified, it was appropriated to that Monastery, but that Robert, Prior in E. 1. time, gave the right of Presentation to the vicarage, unto Fouk de Lucy then Lord of Cherlecote and his heirs; with whom it continued till about the beginning of H. 7. time, that Sir Will. Lucy Kt. bestowed the same patronage upon the Canons of Thelesford, and their successors, Edmund his son and heir confirming the grant. At the time of this Inquisition taken the vicarage was found 
u Morton f. 68 b.  to be of xii. marks per annum value, being endowed with all Oblations and Obventions, tithe corn only excepted; and that the Vicar there, was liable to find Bread, Wine, and Wax for the daily Celebration of Divine Offices, and in every usual Visitation to pay xii d. towards the expenses of the Ordinary.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumb. & tempt. Instit.  Fulco de Lucy. 
joh. de Wilee Cler. 18. Kal. Dec. 1268. 
Giff. f. 7. a.   Fulco de Lucy. 
joh. de Wyk Pbr. Id. julii 1285. 
Ib. f. 230. a.   Will. de Lucy. 
Rob. de Syleby Pbr. 2. Id. julii 1306. 
Geyn. f. 37. b.   Attornati Baldwini de Bereford mil. 
D. Rob. Pardu 11. Cal. jan. 1366. 
Wit. f. 14. b.   Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
Will. Manning. Pbr. 17. Oct. 1378. 
Wak. f. 11. a.   Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
joh. Cook Pbr. penult. Oct. 1386. 
Ib. f. 44. b.   Will. Lucy ar. 
Will. Onne Cap. 17. Junii 1431. 
Pult. f. 91. a.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. Thomas Buschebury Pbr. 2. Martii 1435. 
Bourch. f. 14. a.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. Steph. Heyward Cap. 24. Nou. 1463. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 183. a.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. Will. Smyth Cap. 26. Oct. 1475. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 74. b.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. Tho. Suarte Cap. 12. Dec. 1483. 
Alc. f. 120. a.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. Will. Blamford Cap. 16. Febr. 1485. 
Ib. f. 154. a.   Minister & Confratres de Thelesford. 
joh. Wilson Confrater Domus de Thelesford 29. Julii 1504 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 37. b.   Minister & Confratres de Thelesford. 
joh. Brokeden Pbr. 23. Jun. 1515. 
Ib. f. 138. b.   Ric. Verney ar. & D. Eliz. Lucy ux. ejus, nuper ux. Th. Lucy mil. defuncti. 
D. Andreas Warburton Pbr. 24. Maii 1534. 
jeron f. 67. b.   Tho. Lucy ar. 
D. Nich. Smith Cler. 23. Julii 1562. 
Heath. f. 36. b.   Tho. Lucy miles. 
joh. Davies Cler. 21. Aug. 1577. 
Bull. f. 14. a.   Tho. Lucy miles. 
Ric. Southam Cler. 25. Maii 1582. 
Ib. f. 21. b.   Thomas Lucy miles. 
Mich. Wood Cler. 10. Aug. 1619. 
Ib. f. 99 b.    
HERE ENTOMBED lieth the Lady Joyce Lucy wife of Sir Thomas Lucy of Cherlecote, in the County of Warwick Knight, daughter and heir of Thomas Acton of Sutton in the County of Worcester esquire, who departed out of this wretched world to her heavenly kingdom, the tenth day of February, in the year of our Lord God 1595. and of her age lx. and three: All the time of her life a true and faithful servant of her good God, never detected of any crime or vice; in religion most sound; in love to her husband most faithful and true; in friendship most constant; To what in trust was committed to her most secret; In wisdom excelling; in governing of her house and bringing up of youth in in the fear of God that did converse with her, most rare and singular. A great maintainer of hospitality; greatly esteemed of her betters; misliked of none unless of the envious. When all is spoken that can be said, a woman so furnished and garnished with virtue as not to be bettered, and hardly to be equalled by any. As she lived most virtuously, so she died most godly. Set down by him that best did know what hath been written to be true.  Thomas Lucy. 


On grave stones of marble in the body of the Church.  
Hic iacet Edmundus Wykham quondam  
filius Thome Wykham generost  
cuius anime propitietur Deus.   

Hic facet Dominus Johannes Marsker  
quondam Capellanus ●stius Eccles●e  
cuius anime propitietur Dens, Amen.    

THOMAS Lucy MILES.  
AGRI VARVICENSIS DECUS ET DELICIAE, antiquissimâ oriundus familiâ, virtute nihil duxit antiquius: quâ majoribus suis etiam perillustribus emicuit (si fas dicere) ma●or, & illustrior. Quantus extiterit in illum patria amor, quanta illius in patriam pietas, publica regni comitia (quibus saepenumero popularis illum ardor inservit) abundè perhibent. Rei familiari splendidissimae, nemo aut meliùs prospexit au minùs serviit: promentibus indies liberalitate & magnificentiâ quae frugalitas condiderat Patrem familias praestitit qualem perpauci. Famulorum, si quem morbus corripuerat & ipse statim male habuit, adhibuit medicum, suis sumptibus restituit. Qui pater in hero erga servos, facile judices quid fuerit in patre erga suavissimam prolem, in marito erga dilectissimam uxorem! Mensae (quae nunquam non opipera) bonus quisque gratissimus accubuit, praesertim si Theologiam sapuit, & musas imbibit: quarum ipse sitientior dubium an scientior fuerit. Musaeum cer●è animatum audiit: Neque minus benigna pauperculis janua: Cui samem omnibus eximenti, qui va●edixit etiam benedixit. Multas operas, praecipuè ne nihil agentes malè agerent quotidiè exercuit. Multis opidulis etiam plaustra cibariorum quotannis transmisit. Bellatorem equum, qui apud illum plurimus, et nusquam loci pluris, nusquam generosior animi gratia saepiusculè pressit, cui nisi callidiùs fuisset quam sibi moderatus (nam equo intentior laesit intestina) nondum ille, quo fuimus foelices, & quo non alter fuit in terris foelicior, fuisset in coelis foelicissimus. Nobis autem occidit, sibique exortus est, Decembris viij. anno Dom. m.dc XXXX.  
Aetatis suae Lvi.  
ET ALICIA UXOR IPSIUS FILIA ET HAERES Thomae Spenser de Claverdon armigeri. Cujus eximias virtutes prohibet hoc marmore (quod nec illas capit) nimia superstitis modestia. Hoc solum patitur fuisse conjugis dum erat in vivis observantissimam; posuisse mortuo hoc qualecunque monumentum; factumque prae amore atque moerore (uti cernis) marmoreum.  
A little below Cherlecote, is Avon increased by the confluence of another Torrent, which hath its rise from the Eastern side of this Hundred, as the Map will show: But such is the hillynesse of that part, wanting the like streams to water it, which in most other places are to be seen, as that the situation of the towns cannot be observed as elsewhere: Taking notice therefore of them, by those other eminent marks, as may best demonstrate how 〈◊〉, wherein that mountainous tract, called Edge-Hill will stand me in much stead, I shall begin with herdwick-priors', in which Parish are contained the Villages of prior's- Merston, and Shukborough-inferior.    

Herdwick-priors'.  
THis was one of those xxiv towns, which Earl Leofrike gave to the Monks of Coventre in E●ward the Confessors days, when he founded that Monastery, as in Coventre I have manifested; and in the Conquerors Survey is certified 
Domesday 〈◊〉  to contain xv. hides, then valued at x li. In that Record it is written Herdwiche; but touching the etymology of its name I need not here speak, having already in Herdwick juxta Lemington delivered my opinion, all places of the same denomination proceeding from the like cause. There is not much to be said of this Lordship, in regard that it continued to the Monks of Coventre so long as that Monastery stood, which Monks had Free-warren granted 
C●●t. 41 ●. 3. m 4.  to them in all their demesn lands here in 41 H. 3. viz 5. carucats, as appears by that Inquis. 
Inq. per ●. Nott. ●c. f. 75. a.  of 7 E. 1. the rest being held by Tenants, whereof xxix. were such as occupied 17. yard land, for which they paid certain particular Rents, and performed divers servile duties: Besides which Free-warren, they had also at that time a Court-Leet and Gallows.  
But after the dissolution of the Monasteries, it was by the Ks. Letters Patent 
Pat. 34 ●. 8. p. ●.  dated 25. Apr. 34 H. 8. granted unto Sir Edm. Knightley Kt. and to the heirs male of his body, with remainder to Valentine Knightley his brother, etc. with Offchurch, as I have there more fully showed. Which Sir Edm. 
s Esc. 36 H. 8.  dying 12. Sept. in the same 34. year of H. 8. without issue male, his brother Valentine (than a Knight) became possessed thereof; who, by a special Patent dated 4 & 5 Ph. & M. had licence 
t Pat. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. p. 11.  to alien it unto Sir john Spenser Knight, and Edward Griffin attorney general to the Queen, and their heirs: but nothing was done thrrein, as it should seem: For in 8 Eliz. the said Sir Valentine died 
u Lib. 2. Cedul.  seized thereof, leaving Richard his son and heir of full age; which Richard sold it in Q. Eliz. time to one Ralph Blount (an ancient servant to Sir Valentine) which Ralph had issue Richard, who enclosed all that belonged to the manor, and then sold it to S●r William Samuel of Upton in Com. Northampton Knight, who gave it to Arthur a younger son, that sold it to William Lord Spenser, whose younger son Robert is the present owner thereof.  
The Church belonging to the Monks of Coventre, and of their patronage; as Lords of the manor, was by Roger Molend Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield appropriated 
w Rot. R. Molend. m. 4.  to them in An. 1260. (44 H. 3.) being endowed 
x Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f 74. b.  with two carucates of land. In Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
y MS. in Scac.  at xxvii. marks, and the vicarage at lx s. but in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
z MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. a.  at xxiii li. xuj s. over and above xxvi s. viij d. yearly paid out thereof to the Monks of Coventre, and iv s. for synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Will. de Bourton Pbr. 1. Feb. 1313. 
Lang●. f. 38. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Rad. de Suham Diac. 3. Id. Martii 1333. 
Northb. f. 27. b.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
joh. Bokervile Cap. xuj. Cal. Dec. 1354. 
Ib. f. 59 a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Will. de Welneford Cal. Dec. 1363. 
Strett. f. 12. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
joh. Reynbolt Pbr. 25. Apr. 1384. 
Ib. f. 31. b.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Ric. Jekell 7. Julii 1410. 
Burgh. f. 25. b.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
joh. Frankelene 25. Sept. 1410. 
Ib. f. 26. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Walt. Moell 17. Aug. 1413. 
Ib. f. 33. b.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Ric. Stayton Cap. 8. Junii 1423. 
Heyw. f. 11. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Ric. Whitelombe Pbr. 5. Dec. 1428. 
Ib. f. 22. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
D. joh. Hulle Pbr. 22. Oct. 1431. 
Ib. f. 26. b.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
joh. James Pbr. 19 Oct. 1432. 
Ibid. f. 29. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Thomas Pedyne Pbr. 8. Junii 1433. 
Ibid. f. 31. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Ric. Styler. 6. Julii 1433. 
Ibid.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Robert leming 1. Jan. 1454. 
Bowl. f. 10. b.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Magr. Tho. Jones in utroque jure Bacc. 25. Sept. 1500. 
Ib. f. 205. a.   Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Tho. Orton. in decret. Bac. 8. Oct. 1501. 
Ib. f. 206. b.   Henr. Waver, alias Over de Civit. Coventriae Grocer. 

Samps. & B. ●. 9 b.  D. Thomas Jackson Cler. 20. Jan. 1556.  Henr. Waver, alias Over de Civit. Coventriae Grocer. 

Ib. f. 11. b.  Bernardus Massy in art. Magr. 25. Oct. 1558.  Henr. Waver, alias Over de Civit. Coventriae Grocer. 

Bentham bund. H.  Thurstanus Mooseley 26. Maii 1562.  Ric. Atkyns. hac vice, ex concess. Ric. Over. 

Samps. & B. f. 43. a.  Leonardus Harison Cler. 24. Junii 1569.  Rob. Spenser miles, Baro de Wormleighton. 

Overton bund. F.  Georgius Hale Cler. 3. Sept. 1604.   

In a window of the Church these arms.  1. Azure a fesse Ermine betwixt 6. Crane's heads erased Arg. 
Spenser.  2. Spenser empaling Kitson. 
viz. Sable 3. Lucy's hauriant d'argent, with a lion rampant ..... betwixt 2. Annulets upon a chief Or.    

Merston-priors'.  
THis, being in the Parish of herdwick-priors', was with it, amongst divers other Lordships, given to the Monks of Coventre by Earl Leofrike in Edw. the Confessors days: yet is there no particular mention of it in the Conquerors Survey, it being there involved with Herdwike. Which Monks in 41 H. 3. had a Charter 
a Cart. 41 H. 3. m. 4.  of Free-warren extending to all their demesn lands here as, it did to the rest of their manors: And in 
b Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 76. a.  7 E. 1. had xxxviii. Tenants, who held 23. yard land in this place, paying several Rents and performing divers services, scil. Ploughing, Mowing, Reaping, and the like; all which used to do suit to the prior's Court twice in the year. After the dissolution of that Monastery, it was granted 
c Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 1.  out of the Crown, with Herdwick, etc. to Sir Edmund Knightley Knight, and hath ever since passed therewith; being now possessed by the Lord Spencer.  
The chapel, as a member also of Herdwike, was appropriated 
d Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 75. a.  to the Monks of Coventre.   

Shukborough-Inferior.  
IN the conqueror's time Ric. Forestarius held 
e Domesd. lib.  half a hide here, then valued at xx s. afterwards, as by an authentic Record 
f Testa de N●vill.  appears, reputed for three yard land. From which Richard (who is there called Ric. Cheneu) it descended, by Margery his daughter and heir to William Crok, and so by Margery the sister of William, son to the said William, to Robert de Brok, who by a fair Charter 
g Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  (with his portraiture in his Seal on Horseback) wherein he calls himself Domini Regis Angliae Marescallus, gave 
h Testa de N.  to Roger Helie, alias de Bentley this land in Succeberge: From whom descended john de Bentley, who in 28 E. 1. was certified 
i Esc. 28 E. 1. n. 31.  to hold one hid of land here of Richard de Loge●, lineal heir unto Robert de Broc, (as in Chesterton is showed:) And from him William de Bentley, Lord of Bentley in Com. Staff. who in 47 E. 3. granted 
k Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  to John, the son of William de Catesby, and his heirs, all his lands in Over-Shukborough and Nether-Shukborough, with the Court-Leet. But more of this Nether-Shukborough I have not seen, till 3. Eliz. that Thomas Shukborough esquire was found 
l Esc. 3. Eliz.  to die seized thereof; from whom it is descended unto Sir Richard Shukborough, now living, together with Over-Shukborough, as I have there showed.   

Wormleighton.  
IN the conqueror's time part of this town, being in the Earl of Mellent's possession 
m doomsday lib. ; viz. one hid and a half, which one Gislebertus held of him, was valued at iv li. x s. and then written Wimerestone: Another part, but much greater, did Turchill de Warwick then 
n doomsday lib.  possess, which was certified to contain three hides, and rated at x li. one Warinus being at that time his undertenant for it. In that place it is written Wimenestone: A third portion, here, did one W●lliam hold 
o doomsday lib.  at the same time of Goisfrid de Mannevile, viz. half a hide and a fourth part, valued at xv s. and there it is written Wimelestone: which makes me conjecture that the denomination thereof might originally proceed from the name of its owner, scil. Wimere, or some such name.  
Whether it were by King Henry the first immediately disposed of to Geffrey de Clinton, his Chamberlain and Treasurer (of whose advancement I have in Kenilworth made mention) or to Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick, and by him granted to the said Geffrey, I am not certain: howbeit, that the said Geffrey enjoyed it, is clear enough from what I shall shortly manifest; for Geffrey de Clinton, son to that Geffrey, gave 
p Regest. de Keni●w. p. 5. & 145.  the Church of this place to the Monastery of Kenilworth, and afterwards enfeoft 
q Ex au●●g. penès S. Montfor● 〈◊〉.  Ric. Walsh in the whole manor, to hold by the service of a knight's fee; which grant Henry de Clinton, his son, ratified 
r Ex au●●g. penès S. Montfor● 〈◊〉.  to the said Richard and his heirs, in consideration whereof he received viij. marks of silver; but therein it is written Wilmelathtune. This Richard Walsh had issue 
s ibid.  Will. and two daughters, scil. Petronill and Sibyl; which William died without issue, as I guess; for the same Henry de Clinton confirmed 
t ibid.  this manor unto his said sister, and their heirs, to hold by the like service of a knight's fee, and quitted 
u ibid.  unto them their Relief, for all which they gave him xx s. in silver. What became of Sibyl I know not; but Petronill was wedded 
w ibid.  to Geffrey Peche, about King Ric. 1. time, and 
x ibid.  had with her the inheritance hereof, which continued to his posterity, in the male line, till H. 4. time (whereof in Hampton in Arden I have spoke.)  
To Geffrey succeeded Richard 
y Testa de N. , and to him, John 
z Esc. 52 H. 3. , who in 7 E. 1. was certified 
a Inq. per. H. Nott. etc. f. 7●. ●●  to hold it immediately of Theobald de Nevil, by the service of a knight's fee, and he of Richard de Harecourt, and he of the Earl of Warwick: At which time the said John had here two carucats of land in demesn, and xiii. Tenants holding 7. yard land and a half, besides 3. Freeholders; as also a Court-Leet. It was then likewise found, that john Passelew held of the said john Poche two carucates of land, here, by the service of half a knight's fee: which john Passelew had xiv. Tenants holding several proportions thereof; (but in that Record it is written Wylmelechtone.) For which Court-Leet, together with assize of Bread and Beer he pleaded 
b Ro●. de Q●o W.  Prescription in 13 E. 1.  
Of this family did divers bear the name of John; to one of which in 28 E. 3. there was a Charter 
c Cart. 23 E. 3. n. 3.  of Free-warren granted in all his demesn lands here. After which viz. in 12 H. 4. this manor, with divers other, was by a Fine 
d Fin. de 〈◊〉 Com. 〈◊〉 C●ast 〈…〉. 12 H. 4  then levied, settled upon Catherine the widow of the last Sir john Peche for term of life; and after her decease upon William Mountfort of Colshill, and Margaret his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Margaret, she being daughter and heir to the before specified Sir john Peche (as in Hampton in Arden is manifested.) From which Sir William descended Sir Sim. Montfort Knight (as in Colshill I have showed) who being attainted 
e E●●. 1● H. ●.  in 10 H. 7. forfeited this Lordship with the rest of his lands; the inheritance whereof was granted 
f Pat. 13 H. ●. m. 19  out of the Crown 7. Maii 13 H. 7. to Will. Cope Esquire, cofferer of the household to the K. to be held in Socage, paying xx. marks per annum into the Exchequer. Which William. Cope in 14 H. 7. depopulated xii. mess. and 3. Cottages here, as was certified by one Inquis. 
Inq. ●u●e● de 〈◊〉. 9 & 10 H. 8.  and enclosed CCxl. acres of land: And Sir Edw. Raleigh Knight wasted vi. Messages more. After which, viz. 3. Sept. 22 H. 7. the said Will. Cope sold 
Inq. ●u●e● de 〈◊〉. 9 & 10 H. 8.  this Lordship to john Spenser esquire, who soon after began the structure 
Inq. ●u●e● de 〈◊〉. 9 & 10 H. 8.  of a fair Mann●ur-house, wherein, when that Inquis. was taken ●e had his residence, with lx. persons of his family, being a good Benefactor to the Church in Ornaments and other things. From which John descended S●r Robert Spenser Knight created 
 Baron Spenser of this Wormleighton 21. Julii 1. Jac. whose grandchild, viz. Henry Lord Spenser, now, scil. an. 164●. enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) being 
P●t. de 〈◊〉 5. ● 145.  given to the Canons of Kenilworth, in King Stephen's time, by Geffrey de Clinton, son to Geffrey the Founder of that Monastery, was confirmed 
Ib. p. 70.  to them by Richard Peche Bishop of Coventre, in H. 2. time: Out of which Geffrey Muschamp, Bishop in King John's time, gave 
Ib. ●. ● & 74.  unto those Canons a Pension of xl s. per annum to be received during the life of Adam de Kelinton the then Incumbent: And granted 
Ib. ●. ● & 74. , that, after his decease or resignation, two parts of the fruits and profits belonging thereto, as well in lands and Rents, as obventions of the churchyard and Altar, should be appropriated to that Monastery; and the third part wholly redound 
Ib. ●. ● & 74.  to the Vicar. Some question there grew afterwards betwixt the Lord of this manor, and the Canons of Kenilworth, touching the advouson thereof; but in 23 H. 3. they grew to an Agreement, at which time Richard Peche quitted his 
F. levat. 〈◊〉 ●●sch. 23 ● 3.  interest thereto.  
In Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. the Rectory, so appropriated, was valued 
MS in 〈◊〉.  at xv. marks, and the vicarage at x s. But in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
MS pe●●● S. Ar●●●r. eq. 〈◊〉 f 50. a.  at vi li. xiii s. iv d.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 7. ●  Roger de Shuscote Pbr. 16. Cal. Jan, 1305.  Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 

●●rthb. f. ●. b.  Nich. de Radeway 7. Cal. Oct. 1328.  Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 31. b.  Adam de Thorp 4. Cal. Sept. 1337.  Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Adam de Thorp-Mundevill Cap. 7. Id. Dec. 1348. 
Ib. f. 47. a.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Will. le Hunt Cap. 13. Cal. jan. 1350. 
Ib. f. 54. a.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Lavington Pbr. 29. Sept. 1375. 
Strett. f. 23. a.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Ric. de Rossale Pbr. 23. Junii 1389. 
Sk. f. 4. b.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Will. Bacon 4. Apr. 1396. 
Ib. f. 12. b.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
joh. Bagworth Pbr. 27. Jan. 1397. 
Ib. f. 13. b.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Adam Merston Cap. 23. Nou. 1402. 
Burgh. f. 10. b.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Will. Merston Cap. 25. Febr. 1406. 
Ib. f. 18. b.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Alanus Thame penult. Aug. 1409. 
Ib. f. 23. b.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
joh. Bekenyll 19 Nou. 1427. 
Heyw. f. 20. a.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
Thom. Halle Pbr. 16. Martii 1492. 
Bowl. f. 140. a.   Prior & Conventus de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Symonds 2. Maii 1518. 
Bl. f. 8. b.   joh. Spenser de Aldthorp in Com. Northampt. miles. 
joh. Awgood Cler. 6. Aug. 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 1. b.   joh. Spenser de Aldthorp in Com. Northampt. miles. 
D. Thom. knight Pbr. 21. Oct. 1556. 
Ib. f. 9 b.   joh. Spenser de Aldthorp in Com. Northampt. miles. 
Thom. tailor Cler. 16. Apr. 1575. 
Ib. f. 46. a.   joh. Spenser de Aldthorp in Com. Northampt. miles. 
Georgius Hale Cler. 29. Martii 1586. 
Bund. B.   Rob. Spenser miles, Baro Spenser. 
William. West Cler. 9 Sept. 1604. 
Overton bund. F.     

Fenny Compton.  
IN the valley below Wormleighton, Southwestwards, stands Fenny-Compton, which takes its name from the situation, comb and Cumbe, in our old English signifying a hollow place or deep valley, (as in Cumbe, I have already showed) and Fen dirt.  
In the conqueror's time part of it was possessed by 
t Domesd. lib.  the Earl of Mellent, and part by Turchil de Warwick. That which the Earl of Mellent then had here (wherein the Church stood) was by the general Survey 
u Domesd. lib. , then made, certified to contain 4. hides and 3. virgats of land, which were valued at iv li. Gislebertus (who held part of Wormleighton of the said Earl) being his Tenant thereto. Howbeit that which Turchill de Warwick had, was somewhat more, and held 
w Domesd. lib.  of him also by two undertenants, viz. Almarus, who occupied two hides thereof, rated at xl s. and Rogerius 3. hides and one virgate, valued at L s. all which had been the freehold of Ordric, Alwin, and Vlsi in King Edward the Confessors days. But I cannot directly discover the time, when this Earl of Mellent (who was advanced to the earldom of Leicester by King H. 1) enfeoft Ralph Boteler in his part of this Lordship; yet that he so did is out of doubt: for in that confirmation 
x Reg. de Kenilw. p. 144.  made by the same King to the Canons of Kenilworth, of those lands and Churches wherewith their Monastery was endowed, the Church of this Cumton is specified, and said to be de feodo Radulfi Pincerne de Legrecestria, so that it is clear enough that Butler had it in his time.  
The next possessor thereof, that I find 
y Ibid. ●. 157. , was Bigot, to whom, questionless, the before specified Ralph Boteler granted it: for in H. 2. time Gilbert le Bigoth, his son, releasing 
z Ibid. ●. 157.  to those Canons his right in the advouson of this Church, acknowledges 
a Ibid. ●. 157.  that it was de elemosina patris, given to them by his father. At that time also the said Gilb. quit claimed 
b Ibid. ●. 157.  his title and interest to one hid of land lying here, which his Ancestors had bestowed on them; in consideration whereof he 
c Ibid. ●. 157.  reserved the service of the fift part of a Kts. fee to be performed by the Incumbent in the said Church on behalf of the before specified Canons. This Gilbert in 20 H. 2. answered 
d Rot. P. 20 H. 2  vi li. to the K. for his lands here; which as it should seem, was by way of composition for his offence in adhering to those that were in Rebellion against the King on the part of young Henry: but in that 
e Rot. P. 20 H. 2  Record he is called Gilbertus Picot. In 5 H. 3. there was a Fine 
f Craft. Mich.  levied of the third part of a Kts. fee here, betwixt Cecilie the widow of Gilb. Bigot & Ric. Bigot, she claiming the said third part as her dowry; in which Record it is written Fenni-Cumpton, that being the first time I find it distinguish● by such addition.  
Of Bigot's portion, intending to say more anon, I now c●me to speak of Turchill's share; the passages whereof, though I cannot, by direct steps, exactly trace; yet am I satisfied in what road it went; viz. to the Earl of Warwick, (as the rest of Turchill's lands did) who enfeoft Turchill's posterity thereof, to hold of his descendants by half a knight's fee: From whom (viz. one of the Arden's) the Canons of Trentham in Staffordshire, having a grant thereof, past it to Richard Peche (Lord of Wormleighton, whereof I last spoke) to hold by the same service: all which may be inferred from that Inquis. taken in 7 E. 1. whereof I shall make further mention by and by, though in 20 H. 3. the Record 
g Testa de Nevil.  expresses no other than that the said Ric. Peche held it immediately of the Earl of Warwick; Nor that 
h Testa de Nevil.  of 36 H. 3. than that the heirs of Ric. Peche held it of Thomas de Arden, and he of the Earl, without any mention of the Prior of Trentham. But, about the beginning of E 1. time, upon an Agreement 
i Ex Coll. W. Burton.  made betwixt Richard Prior of Trentham, and the Lady Hawisia, widow of Richard Peche, the title of the Canons of Trentham gins to appear; for I thereby find, that the said Canons, at the especial request of William Bishop of Norwich, Sir Hugh de Arden Knight, and other great men, granted to the said Hawise the Wardship of these lands at Fenni-Compton, and the Relief of John her son, when he should accomplish his full age: which John, in 7 E. 1. was certified 
k Inq. per H. Nott. etc. 7 E. ●. f. 96. a.  to hold this Lordship, of the Prior of Trentham, by the service of half a knight's fee; the said Prior holding it of Thomas de Arden, and he of the Earl of Warwick, having one carucate of land in demesn, and 5. Villains holding three yard land, for which they paid several Rents, and performed suit to his Court. At the same time it was likewise found, that the Prior of Clatercote held one carucate of land in demesn of the same T. de Arden, by the service of the fourth part of a knight's fee; and that the said Prior had also 4. Freeholders, who held several other portions.  
I now return to Bigod. By this Record 
l Ibid. b.  doth it also appear, that Robert Bigod (descended from Gilbert before specified) held his part of this town of Ralph le Boteler, by the service of half a knight's fee, and he of the Earl of Leicester: and that the said Robert then had xii. Freeholders holding several proportions of land under particular Rents, and suit of Court: And moreover 
m Ibid. f. 9th.  that the Prior of Clatercote held two carucats of land of him in pure alms, whereof no Scutage was to be paid for more than one virgate: which Robert and all his Tenants used to make their appearance 
n Ibid. f. 9th.  at the Earl of Leicester's, Court-Leet. But after this I find no more mention at all of these Bigots; so that I presume, that what they had here, was by them sold to Peche: for in 13 E. 1. john Peche claimed 
o Rot d● Quo W.  by Prescription a Court-Leet in this his Lordship, together with Assize of Bread and Beer, which were allowed. From which family it went to Montfort by a daughter and heir, as in Hampton in Arden, where the Descent is drawn, may be seen: And by the attainder 
p Esc. 10 H. 7.  of Sir Simon Montfort (10 H. 7.) eschaeted to the Crown; out of which it was granted 
q Pat. 13 H. 7. ●. 1●. , together with Wormleighton, unto William Cope esquire, Treasurer of the household to the K. 7. Maii 13 H. 7. And past, as I think, from Cope to Spenser (with Wormleighton;) for in 13 H. 8. john Spenser possessed 
r Pasch. R●●. ●3. H. 8.  it: But in 22 H. 8. a 
s Te●●. Pasch  Fine was levied thereof, betwixt Richard Willis gentleman plaintiff, and Margery Belingham, widow, late wife of Sir Robert Belingham Knight, daughter and heir to john Beaufitz of Balshall, deforciant: from which Richard is descended George Willis now Lord thereof, an. scil. 1640.  
That which the Canons of Clatercote had here, was granted 
t Pat. 3● H 8. p. 6.  out of the Crown in 30 H. 8. unto William Petre D ● of Law, and to the heirs male of his body, together with the site of that Monastery, and manor of Clatercote. And in 36 H. 8. by another Patent 
u Pat. 36 H. 8. 〈◊〉.  to the same William and his heirs, by the name of Sir William Petre Knight. But the next year following, upon exchange 
w Pat. 3● H. 8. ●. 3  of lands made with the said Sir William Petre, the King had it again; and by his Letters Patent 
x Pat. 3● H. 8. ●. ●.  dated xi. Dec. 37 H. 8. granted it, inter alia, to the college of Christ-Church in Oxford, of his own foundation, to hold in pure alms.  
That the Church (dedicated to S. Clare) was given 
y. ● 2 n. 4. per In●●ex.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, by Bigot, in H. 1. time, I have already intimated; which grant Richard Peche Bishop of Coventre confirmed 
z Reg●●. 〈…〉  temp. H. 2. And Geffrey Muschamp (Bishop in King John's time) assigned 
a  xxx s. Pension to them, yearly, out of the fruits thereof, which Alex. de Savensby (his successor) shortly after confirmed 
b  . After which till 12 E. 1. the advouson thereof continued to those Canons; but then did they pass 
c F. 〈◊〉 oct. I 〈◊〉 12 E. 1.  it to Roger Molend Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield. In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
d MS. i● Scac.  at xi. marks; And in 
e MS. ●●●nès S. ● eq. 〈◊〉 48. b.  26 H. 8. at xv li. viij s. two d. over and above viij s. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Amongst the Incumbents here, 'tis worth observation, that Aimer, brother to King H. 3. by the mother's side, was presented 
f Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  to this Church by the Canons of Kenilworth, and instituted Parson thereof (being afterwards Bishop of Winchester, and by Godwyn 
g Godw. de Praesul. p. 277.  called Ethelmare.)  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  D. Aymer. frater Regis uterinus. s. dat.  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Northb. f. 29. b.  Walt. de Wodehouse Cler. 8. Cal. Maii 1336.  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Ib. f. 3●. ●.  Thom. Trailly Pbr. 15. Cal. Apr. 1337.  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Ibid.  Thom. Darrell Cler. 8. Id. Oct. 1338.  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Ibid. f. 51. b.  Roger. de Saperton Pbr. 4. Cal. nou. 1349.  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Ib. f. 53. b.  Will. lamp Cap. 4. Cal. nou. 1350.  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

St●ett. f. 25. b.  Ric. Pen●rich Pbr. 4. Oct. 1378  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

〈◊〉. f. 14. b.  joh. Lugger Cap. ult Oct. 1404  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Heyw. f. 16. b.  Tho. Chesterfeild in Decret. Bac. 27 nou. 1425  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Ib. f. 42. b.  Rog. wall Cler. 18 Sept. 1444  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Ib. f. 4●. a.  Thom. lie Cler. 26 Maii 1445  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

I●. f. 8. a.  Ric. Bowyer Pbr. ult. Febr. 1448.  Dominus Episc. cou. Lich. 

Ib. f. 13. a.  Rob. Baguley Cap. 1 Febr. 1451.  D. Rex ratione temporal. Cou. & Lich. Episc. etc. 

Bowl. f. 2. b.  Magr. joh. jolyff Pbr. 7. Dec. 1452.  D. Episcopus. 

Ib. f. 22. b.  joh. Clone, in Decr. Bacurius (tenere in Comendam) 2 jan. 1455.  D. Episcopus. 

●●. f. 11. b.  Mr. Rolandus Lee Decret. Dr. 1. Oct. 1526.  D. Rex, ratione temporal. Cou. & Lich. Episc. etc. 

S●●. & P. ●. ●. ●.  D. John Hopkins Cler. ....... 1533.  Edw. Littleton de Pilletnallin Com. Staff. ar. hac vice, ratione concess. Cou. & Lich. Episc. 

Sam●s. f. 42. a.  Mr. Will. Dawson Cler. 28. Junii 1547.  Thomas fisher. 

S●mps. f. 46. ●.  Thomas Nicholson 8. Sept. 1575.  Ric. Venor, & Edw. Morcot. 

〈…〉 A.  Rad. Wylding Cler. 16. Aug. 1617.  jac. Horsley gen. 

M●●●on 〈…〉.  Randolphus Hancock Cler. 25. Martii. 1627.   

Monumental inscriptions in the Church. Upon a Marble whereon is the portraiture of a man in brass.  
Of your charity pray for the soul of Richard Willis gentleman, lord of the manor of Fenny-Compton, and one of the King's justices of peace in the County of Warwick. And Jone his wife. Which Richard deceased the viij ●h day of February in the year of our Lord M. D. XXXi. Of whose souls jesus have mercy, Amen.  This Joane was the daughter to one of the grants of Snitterfeild.  

On another Marble.  
Here lieth buried the body of Ambrose Willis of Fenny-Compton in the County of Warwick Gentleman, the son of William Willis who lieth buried at Priors-Marson; which William was the son of Richard Willis & Joane his wife, both lying buried under the stone adjoining. Which Ambrose had by Amye his wife eight sons all deceased in their infancy, but one son named Richard; and one daughter, named Anne yet living. He deceased the tenth day of June Anno Domini Millesimo quingent esimo nonagesimo.  This Amye was the daughter of Richard Colles of Little-Preston in the County of Northampton esquire.  

On another.  
Here lieth buried the body of Richard Willis of Fenny-Compton in the County of Warwick gentleman, son of Ambrose Willis deceased. Which said Richard had by Hester his wife five children; that is to say George, William, Richard, Judith, and Mary, all now living, who deceased the tenth day of June 1597.  This Hester was the daughter of George Chambre of Williamscote in the County of Oxford esquire.  

In the East window of the North I'll these arms.  
Sable a Fez engrailed betwixt three Helmets Argent.    

Derset.  
I Come next to Derset, a parish somewhat spacious; but that part wherein the Church stands is commonly called Burton-Dasset; the Hamlets belonging thereto being these; viz. Great Dasset, Hardwick, Knightcote, and Northend. In 
h doomsday lib.  the conqueror's time the Earl of Mellent had x. hides within the compass of this place, which was the Freehold of three Thanes before the Norman invasion, and then esteemed to be worth x li. but at the general Survey no more than viij li. and there written 
i doomsday lib.  Derceto. The residue was then certified to contain xv. hides, which Harold, son to Ralph Earl of Hereford held; and so did in Edward the Confessors days; at which time it was valued at xuj li. but by the Conquerors Survey at xx li. where it is written Dercetone: In each of which parts there was at that time a Priest, and, in likelihood, some chapel besides the mother Church; yet I presume the Mother-Church than stood where it now doth, scil. in that part belonging to Harold.  
From this Harold did paternally descend ●he line of Sudley (taking their surname from Sudley in Gloucestershire, their principal seat;) of which family, for that they were Founders of the Monastery of Erdbury, within the precinct of Chilverscoton in this County, I reserve what I have to say historically, till I come to Griffe in that parish, where they resided. It seems that the same part of this town held by the E. of Mellent, as abovesaid, came also to the Sudley's; for it appears by good authorities, that they were possessed of the whole, and so continued, till by an heir general, it descended, to Boteler, as I shall manifest in due place: But when it was passed from the said Earl, of any of his posterity, I have not seen; neither can I guests at the direct time, otherwise than to conclude it to have been somewhat ancient: and yet do I make a question, whether it were before the xx ●h of H. 3. for upon collection of the Aid then levied, it is certified 
k Test● de N. , that Robert Mauduit held one Knights fee and a half, here, of the Earl of Warwick, unto whom most of the lands and fees, which were t●e Earl of Mellent's in this County, divolved. At wh●ch time it was also found, 
l Test● de N.  that Ralph de Suyle answered for a knight's fee in this place. But by another 
n Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  Record, not above xi. years after, it appears, that Ralph de Suthl●g accounted for two Knights fees here, which proportion the heirs of the said Ralph held 
o Testa de N.  in 36 H. 3.  
For the etymology of the name, considering how variously it hath been written in ancient time; viz. Derceto, Dercetone, Derceth, and Dorcestre, I shall one●y deliver my fancy; viz. that, being a hilly place, ●t was originally a receptacle for Beasts of Chase, wherewith this land, before it grew p●pu●ous, did much abound; which kind, we know● do much delight in Mountaneus grounds, as this is; So that I suppose● it might, by reason thereof, at first, be called Deorset with the Saxons, which betokeneth a place where wild Beasts have their abode: but I leave it as a conjecture.  
As for that part of the town, called Burton-Dasset, it is by way of distinction f●om the other; of which addition I have expressed my conceit where I discourse of Burton-Hastings in Knightlow-Hundred; whereunto I shall add, that 'tis probable it might proceed from the Saxon word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which signifieth the same with Collis, the situation thereof upon a little hill savouring this my conceit. But I now come to what I find, memorable in relation to this place. In 51 H. 3. Barthol. de Suthleg, being then Lord thereof, had a Charter granted 
p Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 5.  to him and his heirs for a market to be kept every Friday, weekly, here; and a Fair annually for three days, viz. the Eve of St James the Apostle, and two days after. And in 7 E. 1. john de Suthley was certified 
q Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 83. b.  to be Lord hereof, where it is written Magna Dercet, but said to be a member of Suthley 
r In Gloucestershire. ; as also to be held by him of the King in C●p●●e, with his Barony, by the service of two Knights fees. And that he had at that time here Liii. servants holding nineteen. yard land and a half, paying several Rents and performing divers servile labours; with xxiv. Freeholders, holding 24. yard land and a half. And moreover it there appears 
s Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 85. a. , that the Chief Chanter of the Church of Lichfield, held here at that time a fourth part of one yard land, and the Canons of Erdbury two yard land, one whereof the Church was endowed with: As also, that the Templars of Balshall then had xi. Tenants here, who held four yard land, paying several Rents, and performing several servile labours. The Liberties and privileges which the said john de Suthley than had 
t Ib. p. 85. b.  in this Lordship were the market and fair, whereof I have already touched, Free-warren, Court-Leet, Gallows, Cuckstool, and Pillory, with Assize of Bread and Beer: All which together with weyfs; as also to be quit of murder, and suit to the Hundred and County Court, he claimed 
u Rot. de Q. Warw. , partly by Prescription, and partly by Charter; but it being then found, that for murder he used to partake with the Hundred, he was amerced for that undue claim, the rest of his Challenge being fully allowed.  
Which john de Sudley became a special Benefactor to the Monastery of Erdbury (of his Ancestors foundation) by the grant of lands and other advantages thereunto out of this place, as I shall punctually show, when I come to speak of that Religious House. I often find in Record 
w Esc. 5. E. 3. ●. 45. Es●. 41. E. 3. n. 54. E●c. 3. R. 2. ●. 63.  that this town is called Cheping-Derset; the reason whereof is because of the market; for Cheping with our Ancestors did signify the same that buying and selling doth with us; whence it is, that Cheping-Norton, in Oxford-shire, Chepinham in Wilt-shire, and Chepstow in Monmouth-shire had their names. But the last of the Sudle●'s, that had to do here, was Sir I●hn de Sudley Knight, who dying 
x Rot. F. 42 E. 3. n. 17.  without issue in 41 E. 3. left Thomas Boteler, son of Joan, his eldest sister, then dead; and Margery his younger sister his 
y Rot. F. 42 E. 3. n. 17.  heirs: whereby, as also by the death 
z Esc. 3. R. 2. n. 63.  of the said Margery afterwards without issue, the said Thomas became possessed 
a Esc. 3. R. 2. n. 63.  of this and all the rest of Sudley's lands: which Thomas, being afterwards a Knight 
b Esc. 22 R. 2. u. 10.  died seized of this manor jointly with Alice his wife (daughter to Sir john Beauchamp of Powyk) 21. Sept. 22 R. 2. then leaving John his son and heir xiv. years of age; who in 8 H. 4. confirmed 
c Claus. 8 H. 4. in. d. m. 35  the estate for life therein, which had been granted by certain Feoffees unto the said Alice, she being at that time married 
d Claus. 8 H. 4. in. d. m. 35  to Sir john Dalyngrugge Knight.  
This John, and William his brother were sons to Sir Thomas Boteler by his first wife; but both died without issue, as it seems; for upon the death of the abovespecified Alice in 21 H. 6. Sir Ralph Boteler Knight, was then found 
e Esc. 21 H. 6.  to be heir unto her (and begotten by the said Sir Thomas) being then xl. years of age: which Sir Ralph became a man of great note in H. 6. time, as it seems; for I find, that 
f Pa●. 17 H. 6. p. 1. m. 10.  being Knight for the Body to the King ●e was made his Standard-bearer 28. Martii 17 H. 6. And by Letters Patent 
g Pat. 20 H. 6. p. 2. m. 29.  dated at Westminster x. Sept. 20 H. 6. created Lord Sudley, with the grant of CC. marks per annum to himself and his heirs for the better maintenance of that dignity. He was also constituted 
h Catal. of Treasure● p. 55.  Lord Treasurer of England 7. Julii 22 H. 6. which office he held about three years: but in 13 E. 4. he departed 
i Esc. 13 E. 4. ●. 58.  this life, leaving Sir john Norbury Knight, and William Belknap his heirs: which Sir john Norbury was son 
k Esc. 13 E. 4. ●. 58.  of Sir Henry Norbury Knight, by Elizabeth; and Will. Belknap son 
l Esc. 13 E. 4. ●. 58.  of Hamond Belknap by Joan, sisters to the said Ralph; for he left no 
m Esc. 8 E. ●. r. 39  issue male, Sir Thomas Butler, his only son 
n Esc. 8 E. ●. r. 39 , dying in his life time: which Sir john Norbury and William Belknap in 16 E. 4. had livery 
o Pat. 16 E. 4. p. 2. m. 10.  of all the lands descended to them by the death of the abovespecified Sir Ralph Boteler: The partition 
p Claus. 13 H. 7.  whereof was made betwixt the said Sir John, and Edward Belknap esquire, son of Henry, brother and heir to William Belknap aforesaid in 13 H. 7. whereby this manor, inter alia, became assigned to Belknap: for in 2 R. 3. William died 
q Esc. 2 R. 3. n. 16.  without issue, leaving Henry Belknap his brother and heir 50. years of age: which Henry, by his Testament 
r Mills q. 17.  dated 25. junii anno 1488. 3 H. 7. bequeathed his body to be buried in the chapel of our Lady at Bekle in Sussex. It seems he lived there; for by the same Testament he gave to the high Altar in that Church xx d. in lieu of his Tithes forgotten, and not paid; and departed 
t Esc. 3 H. 7.  this life 10 julii following, leaving the said Sir Edward his son and heir xvii. years of age; who became a man of much public action: for in 2 H. 7. he was one 
u Polyd. Virg. hist. Angl. p. 5●3. n. 40.  of the Commanders in the King's Army at the battle of Stoke: In 6. a Commissioner 
w Pat. 6 H. 7. in d. m. 5.  of Array in this County. In 12. a Commander 
x Pat. 4 E. 6 ..... per Inspex.  in the battle of Blackheath in Kent, against the Western rebels. In 17. he had the custody 
y Pat. 17 H. 7. p. 2. m. 9  of Warwick-Castle committed to his charge, being at that time Squier of the Body to the King. And from 8 H. 7. for the most part during all that King's reign, was in Commission for the Peace in this County, as appears upon the several 
z Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  renewings thereof; and sometimes for 
a Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  Gaol delivery. In consideration of whose acceptable services, the said King, by a special Patent 
b Pat. 24 H. 7. p. 1. m. 17.  dated 14. Apr. 24. of his reign, granted him immunity from being troubled or questioned for that enclosure and depopulation, which he had made in this Lordship, contrary to the Statute in the third of his reign.  
He was also squire 
c Pat. 1. H. 8. p. 1. m. 13.  of the Body to King H. 8. being in the first of his reign again 
d Pat. 1. H. 8. p. 1. m. 13.  constituted Constable of Warwick-Castle; (for he resided at Weston subtus Wethele in this County, as it seems by what I have there manifested.) And in 8. a Knight 
e Ex. autog. p●nès S. Clarke 〈◊〉. . The Depopulation, and enclosure that he made within this Lordship, scil. in 14 H. 7. was of xii. mess. and ccclx acres of land; unto every of which messages 24. acres belonged: But by the Inquis. 
f Inq. ●uper 〈◊〉 9 & 10 H. 8.  then taken, I find it certified, that this decay of tillage was no prejudice, but benefit to the public: for whereas before that time they were able to entertain but xx. strangers, upon occasion, they could afterwards entertain Lx. as well: And that the Church and ornaments were then in better condition than before, having since cost the Parish CC li. That there were also xxi. Ploughs maintained in the Parish: And whereas before the enclosure they had but one Priest, than were there 2. and many Clerks performing divine service every Holy day by Note, and divers times with pricksong, none such having been kept before, by reason of the disability of the Parishioners. That the Benefice was better, and more of value to the Incumbent than when the lands did lie in tillage by iii li. or thereabouts. That the Children of the Parish were better taught, and better Houses kept; and that there were then within the precincts of the same Parish Cxl. Communicants.  
By his Testament 
g Manwaring. q. 17. , bearing date 23. Martii anno 1520. 12. H. 8. he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Blackfriars near Ludgate, in case he departed this life in London; but if in Warwickshire, then to be buried in the Charterhouse near Coventre: And also appointed that john Cotes, with whom he had exchanged the manor of Whitchurch, in this County, for other lands, should receive x. marks yearly to him and his heirs out of this manor, till his Executors, or his heirs had clearly discharged the said John and his heirs, of and for the Rent of xiii. Quarters of Wheat, and xiii. Quarters of Barley, and part Masselin against the Nuns of Pinley and their successors, granted to their Predecessors by Sir Peter de Montfort, sometime Lord of that manor: And died 
h Life of H. 8. by the L. Herbert p. 123.  by a pestilential air in France 26. Martii the same year, without issue, being at that time a Captain 
i Life of H. 8. by the L. Herbert p. 123.  in the English Army there; leaving Anthony Coke, son of john Coke, by Elizabeth his sister; marry wife of Gerard Danet esquire, and Alice the wife of William Shelley (his two other sisters) his 
k Esc. 13 H. 8.  heirs. I have not as yet seen when or how the division was made betwixt these coheirs; but I presume that Shelley's part came shortly after to Sir Edw. Wotton Knight (son of Sir Rob. Wotton by Anne another sister to the said Sir Edw. Belknap:) for I find 
l Mich. ●ec. 29 H. 8. Rot. 9 & 33.  that the same Sir Edward was seized of the third part of this manor in 29 H. 8. From whom descended Edward, created 
m Orig. 1 Jac. p. 5. Rot. 31.  Lord Wotton 13. Maii 1. Jac. And that Gerard Danet being Squier 
n Esc. 1 Eliz.  of the Body to King H. 8. had issue Sir 
o Esc. 1 Eliz.  john Danet Knight, father of Leonard Danet, that sold 
p Pat. 2 Eliz. p. 6.  his interest here to Peter Temple esquire in 2 Eliz. whose posterity do still enjoy it.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) being given 
q Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  to the Canons of Erdbury by Ralph de Sudley (Founder of that Monastery) was approriated 
r Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  thereunto by Geffrey Muschamp Bishop of Coventre in King John's time, and endowed with 
s Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 85. a.  one carucate of land; the vicarage being ordained 
t Ex autog. in Curia Aug.  in anno 1232. 16 H. 3. by Alex. de Savensby Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield. In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. the Rectory was valued 
u MS. in Scac.  at xxiv marks; but the vicarage had another 
w Bowl. f. 244. b.  endowment in H. 7. time; so that in 26 H. 8. upon the valuation then made, it was rated 
x MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 48. a.  at xiv li.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Erdbury & Dominus joh. de Sudley miles. 
Rad. de Derset Pbr. die Purif. 1301. 
Langt. f. 6. b.   Prior & conu. de Erdbury & Dominus joh. de Sudley miles. 
D. Will. de Knistecote Pbr. 14. Cal. Dec. 1311. 
Ib. f. 37. a.   Prior & conu. de Erdbury & Dominus joh. de Sudley miles. 
Rad. de Derset Pbr. 8. Julii 1314. 
Ib. f. 38. b.   Prior & conu. de Erdbury & Dominus joh. de Sudley miles. 
Thomas de Willoughby Pbr. 16. Cal. nou. 1323. 
Northb. f. 19 a.   Pr. & C. de Erdbury, & D. Edm. de Bereford. 
Hugo de Brok Pbr. 2. Non. Oct. 1332. 
Ib. f. 27. a.   Pr. & C. de Erdbury, & D. Edm. de Bereford. 
Ric. de Bereuhby Cap. 4. Non. julii 1349. 
Ib. f. 49. a.   Pr. & conu. de Erdbury, & Alianora de Sudley. 
Hugo de Cla●d●n Cap● 14. Cal. Aug. 1358. 
Ib. f. 62. a.   Pr. & conu. de Erdbury, & Alianora de Sudley. 
Will. adam's Pbr. 14. Cal. jan. 1358. 
Strett. f. 4. a.   Pr. & conu. de Erdbury & D. Alicia Boteler Domina de Sudley. 
joh. Harris 14. Sept. 1421. 
Heyw. f. 6. b.   Pr. & conu. de Erdbury & D. Alicia Boteler Domina de Sudley. 
Henr. Greene penuls. Febr. 1425. 
Ib. f. 17. a.   Pr. & conu. de Erdbury & D. Alicia Boteler Domina de Sudley. 
Ric. Leventhorpe 12. Dec. 1439. 
Ib. f. 38. b.   Pr. & C. de Erdbury, & D. Rad. Boteler miles D. de Sudley. 
Thomas Conway Pbr. 16. Jan. 1448. 
Bo. f. 7. b.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
D. Ranulphus Goldsmyth Cap. 9 Nou. 1541. 
Str. & P. f. 18. a.   Anth. cook miles. 
Ric. paul Cler. 18. Aug. 1564. 
Bentham bund. H.   Edw. Dominus Wotton. 
john. Tailor Cler. 27. Feb. 1607. 
Overton bund. F.   Thom. Andrews de Derset gen. ex cont. Mariae Mynne de Hayes in Comit. Midd. vid. 
Thomas Freman in art. Bac. 9 Apr. 1613. 
Neale bund. A.   Thomas Temple miles & Bar. 

M●rton bund. incert.  joh. Reignolds Cler. 20. Julii 1619.  D. Thomas Wotton Baro de Marleigh. 

Ibid.  joh. Craige Cler. 21. Jan. 1629.   

Monumental inscriptions in the Church. Upon a Marble, where have been two portraitures in brass.  
Here under this stone lieth the body of Peter Temple esquire, who departed out of this world at Stow in the County of Buckingham the xxviii ●h day of May Anno .......... whose soul God hath in his blessed keeping.   

Fixed in the wall betwixt two Corinthian Pillars.  
Here under lieth the body of John Temple of Stow in the County of Buck. Esquire, one of the Lords of this manor, And Susan his wife, who was the daughter and heir of Thomas Spenser of Everton in the County of Northampton Esquire, who had issue six sons and six daughters, as here may appear. The said John Temple deceased the ninth day of May 1603. being of age lxi years, and the said Susan deceased the .... day of .... being of the age of ..... years' 
Cur liberos hic plurimos?  
〈◊〉 hic amicos plu●imos,  
〈◊〉 plurimas pecunias,  
〈◊〉 scire c●r reliquer●t?  
T●mpellus ad plures ab●it.   

In the East window of the chancel these arms,  Or two bars gules. 
Sudley.   
I will now proceed with the Hamlets, beginning with Herdwick; for that which is called Great Dasset is involved with Burton-Dasset (alias Cheping-Dasset) whereof I have already spoke.    

Herdwick.  
THis, being a member of Dercet, is not particularly mentioned in doomsday book; but was then reckoned in the number of hides, which are there certified for that place. In H. 2. ●●me Ralph de Sudley (part of whose possessions it was, as belonging to Dercet) gave 
y MS. in officio Arm. [L. 17. f. 148. a.  some quantity of what he had here to the Templars, which in 31 H. 2. was valued 
z MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  at xl s. per annum. And in 7 E. 1. rated 
a Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 85. a.  at 4. yard land, being then held by xi. Tenants, (as in Dasset I have already intimated:) But of the residue did the Sudley's continue owners, john de Sudley in 9 E. 2. being certified 
b Nom. Vi●l.  Lord thereof, together with Dasset, and as a member of the same. Howbeit that which the Templars had here, came to the Hospitalars in E. 2. time, as all their other lands did; and so continued in their possession till the general dissolution of the Religious Houses in 30 H. 8. that they were brought to the Crown. After which in 7 E. 6. these lands in Herdwick were granted 
c Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 11.  to Edward Aglionby of Balshall, and Henry Hugford of Solihull gent. and their heirs, who, within the compass of the same year, past 
d Ib. p. 12.  them to ..... Wotton Esquire. There hath anciently been a chapel here, dedicated to S. Leonard, but now it is ruinous, the Village being totally depopulated.   

Knightcote.  
THis was heretofore also a member 
e Nom. Vill.  of Dasset, and so not particularly taken notice of in the Conquerors Survey. The first mention that I 
f Ex. autog. penès, Edw. Peto a●.  find of it is in H. 3. time, and then was there one Simon de Knitecote, son to Ralph de Knitecote owner of it: which Ralph, or some of his Ancestors, being (doubtless) enfeoft thereof by one of the Sudleys', assumed, it seems, their surname from hence, by reason of their residence here, and had a chapel in this Village: But the inheritance hereof descended 
g Ex. autog. penès, Edw. Peto a●.  to joan Dycon of Derset, as daughter and heir to Julian, daughter to the abovesaid Simon de Knitecote. Which Joan past a way all the right she had in the manor of Knightecote (for by that name it was then styled) to William the son of William Sutton and Amicia his wife and to the heirs of the said William, by her deed 
h Ex. autog. penès, Edw. Peto a●.  bearing date on the Feast day of S. James the Apostle 24 E. 3. who kept his estate therein but a while; for on the Feast day of S. Matthew the Apostle next ensuing, he granted 
i Ex. autog. penès, Edw. Peto a●.  it to William de Peyto and his heirs, and levied a Fine 
k xv. Pasch.  thereupon in 27 E. 3. Which William in 3. R. 2. granted 
l Ex. autog. penès Georg. Purefey a●.  to Laurence Dive of Herlaston in Com. Northampt. all his right in this Village; who the self same year past 
m Ibid.  it unto Sir Henry Arden Knight, Robert Burgoyllon and others, and their heirs, as Feoffees, (it seems) to the use of Thomas Purefey: for it appears 
n Ibid. , that very shortly after they quitted their right therein to the said Thomas: which Thomas in 10 H. 7. conveyed 
o Ibid.  it unto Will. Husse● esquire, with certain other lands in Wellesborough in Com. Leic. and Folkshill within the Liberties of Coventre, in exchange for that manor in Fenny-Drayton in Com. Leicester, called Hussey's manor. The next possessor 
p E●c. 1. H.  whereof, that I have met with, was Sir Walter Smyth Knight, of whom I have spoke in Shirford, and Fletchamsted; whose grandchild, Sir john Smyth of Crabbet in Sussex, now enjoys it.   

Northend.  
THis is likewise a part of Dasset, and originally had its name from the Northern situation thereof from thence; there being nothing at all memorable therein other than a chapel, which it hath anciently had.   

Aven-Dasset.  
SOuthwards from Burton-Dasset, stands Aven-Dasset; but whither it was originally a member thereof, and part of what the Earl of Mellent held there in the conqueror's time, is hard to determine, without farther light than I have yet had. The most ancient possessor of it, that I find, was William Giffard, a Retainer to Roger Earl of Warwick in King Stephen's time, as may be observed from his so frequent being a witness to that Earls Charters, and a Benefactor to the Templars, by the gift of some lands here, as may seem by that Account 
q MS. in Sc●c. penès R●●. R.  of their possessions taken in 31 H. 2. where it is written Afne Dercet. To him succeeded Andrew Giffard (though not immediately) whose heir in 36 H. 3. was found 
r Testa de N.  to hold one Kts. fee here of Roes de Verdun, and she of the Earl of Warwick. But in 7 E. 1. Margery de Cantilupe was certified 
s Inq. per H. Nott. etc. p 97. a.  to be owner of this manor, and to hold it of Theobald de Verdon, by the service of one Kts. fee, having then one Carucate of land, and a half, here in demesn, an● 5 yard land besides, which was held by divers Tenants, who paid certain Rents and performed several services for the same. From which Margery descended Walter de Cantilupe, Lord 
t Nom. Vill.  thereof in 9 E. 2. it being then reputed as a Hamlet of Farnborough; which Walter was Parson 
u Nom. Vill.  of Snitfield, and became possessed of this manor by the grant 
w Ex autog. p●nes S. Mountford ar.  of Sir john de Cantilupe his Brother. But in 12 E. 2. the same Walt. de Cantilupe passed 
x F. levat. C●a●t. P●rif. 12 E. 2.  away the inheritance thereof, together with the advouson of the Church, unto Christian de Bishopsden, widow of Sir Will. de Bishopsden Kt. reserving to himself an estate for life only.  
Which Christian ● by her Deed 
y Ex autog. penès ●und. S. M. F. levat. Oct. Trin. 13 E. 2. , bearing date the Tuesday next after the Feast of St. Valentine the Martyr 13 E. 2. sold her said estate in reversion, herein, to Sir john Peche, the elder, Kt. and his heirs: to whose posterity it continued as long as their male line lasted, and afterwards came to the Montforts of Colshill, with the rest of Peche's lan●s, by the marriage of a Daughter and heir (as in Hampton in Arden shall be showed;) And by the attainder of Sir Simon Montfort Kt. in 10 H. 7. to the Crown. Out of which it was passed, 
z Pa●. 12 H. 7. ●. 1. m. 2.  25 Aug. 12 H. 7. to Gerald Earl of Kildare and Eliz. St. John his wife, and to the heirs male of their two bodies lawfully begotten: which Earl and his Lady had a Charter 
a Pat. 18 H. 7. p. 2. m. 2●.  of Freewarren granted to them in all their deme●n lands here, dated 20 julii 18 H. 7. But leaving issue 
b Ex fragm. hist. H. 〈◊〉 in bib●. Cotton.  Sir james Fitz-Gerald Kt. attainted in 28 H. 8. it eschaeted again to the Crown; and by K. E. 6. 15 Dec. in the fourth year of his reign, was granted 
c Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 4.  to Sir Ralph Sadler Kt. Master of the great Wardrobe, and Laurence Wenington Gent. and to the heirs of the said Sir Ralph, to be held in Socage: who by their Deed 
d Ex autog. penès R●c. Woodward 〈◊〉.  bearing date 6 Febr. next ensuing, sold it to john Woodward of Butlers-Merston and his heirs; from whom is descended Richard Woodward Gent. the present owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to St. john Bapt.) had 
e Inq. per H. ●rt. etc. f. 98. ●.  anciently two yard land belonging thereto; and in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. was valued 
f MS. in S●ac. p●nès Rem. R.  at xii marks; but in 26 H. 8. at xiii l. xviii s. viij d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Walt. de Cantilupo. 

Lang●. f. 6. b.  joh. de Lapworth Pbr. 3. Id. Martii 1302.  D. Walt. de Cantilupo. 

Ib. f. 40. a.  Thomas Betoun de Snytfeld Cap. 12. Cal. Oct. 1316.  .......... 

Northb. f. 26. b.  Hugo de Brok 10 Aug. 1332  Thomas Alysaundre D. de Aven Derset. 

●b. f. 40. b.  joh. Richard Cap. 14. Cal. Apr. 1342.  Thomas Alysaundre D. de Aven Derset. 

●b. f. 48. a.  Rog. Ennok Cap. 9 Cal. junii 1349.  Thomas Alysaundre D. de Aven Derset. 

●b. ●. 54. b.  Ric. Boule Cler. 2. Non. julii 1351.  Thomas Alysaundre D. de Aven Derset. 

●b. ●. 56. a.  Ric. Cnock Pbr. 17. Cal. nou. 1352.  D. joh. Peche miles. 
joh. at Na●h Pbr. 2. Id. Dec. 1361. 
Stertt. f. 10. b.   D. joh. Peche miles. 
Ric. at Well Accol. Cal. Martii 1364. 
Ib. f. 13. b.   D. joh. Wiard, & D. joh. Vicar. de Hampton in Ardena. 
Gaudinus 18 Maii 1381. 
Ib. f. 28. a●   Katherine De la bear Domina de Hampton in Arden. 
Tho. Elden Cap. 2. Dec. 1408. 
Burgh. f. 21. b.   Katherine De la bear Domina de Hampton in Arden. 
joh. hill 8 Martii 1410. 
Ib. f. 27. b.   Katherine De la bear Domina de Hampton in Arden. 
Alex. Benet Cap. 20 junii 1412. 
Ib. f. 30. b.   William. Mountfort miles D. de Colshill. 
joh. Exeter Cap. 25 junii 1416. 
Bull. f. 3. a.   William. Mountfort miles D. de Colshill. 
Rad. Molyngton Cap. 2. Julii 1428. 
Heyw. f. 21. b.   Thom. Greswould & Ric. Haversham domicelli, Patroni hac vice. 
D. Will. Curson 5 Aug. 1430. 
Ib. ●. 25. a.   D. Will. Mountfort miles. 
Thom. Gaynton Pbr. 28 Oct. 1439. 
Ib. f. 38. a.   D. Will. Mountfort miles. 
D. Ric. Bryan 25 jan. 1440. 
Ib. f. 39 b.   D. Baldw. Mountfort miles. 
joh. Rastell in Art. Mag. 29 Aug. 1547. 
Bowl. f. 25. a.   Henr. 7 Rex Angl. 
Christoph. Fisher Pbr. 6. Maii 1500. 
Ib. f. 204. b.   Henr. 7 Rex Angl. 
D. Thomas Dalisone Cap. ..... 1507. 
Bl. f. 4. b.   Henr. 8 Rex Angl. 
D. Henr. Husse Cap. 24. Maii 1541. 
Str. & P. f. 18. a.   Thom. Rowley, ex conc. Sim. Rawlegh ar. 
Thom. Rowley Cler. 18. Dec 1577. 
Samps. & B. f. 47. a.   joh. Bywater de London Haberdasher. 
Thomas Pollard Cler. 15. Dec. 1617. 
Overall Bund. A●   joh. Bywater de London Haberdasher. 
Wil Fowler Cler. 24. Feb. 1623. 
Morton bund. incert.   joh. Bowater Mercator Stapulae. 
Franc. Stanton Cler. in Art. Mag. 6 jan. 1629.   

Arms in the East Window of the chancel.  Azure 3 Flower de luces Or. 
Durvassall.  Arg. upon a chief Azure 2 flower de luces Or. 
Clinton of Colshill.    

Farnborough.  
UPon the same ledge of Hills stands Farnborough, whereof the only mention made in the Conq ●s. Survey, 
g doomsday lib.  is under the title of the Bishop of Chester's lands in this County, where it is certified, that the said Bishop then held 3 hides in this place, which is in that Record written Ferneberge; and, probably, had at first that name from the natural disposition of the soil to bear Ferne, the later syllable Berge signifying in our old English a little Hill, as we see the ground, whereon the town stands, is. Before the Norman invasion it was 
h doomsday lib.  the freehold of one Stori, and by the general Survey valued at C s. but at that time, for the most part, involved with Mollington, as I guess: for the posterity of Osbernus' ●il. Ricardi (which Osbernus was then possessed of Mollington) were chief Lords of the Fee here: whose Grandchild, Hugh, assumed the surname of Say; from whom descended Margery, who being heir to Rica●ds-Castle in come. Herif. and other great possessions, brought them to the line of Mortimer, as the descent here in●erred will show; which I have thus drawn, chief to demonstrate that the Family of Say, long since Lords of this manor, was assuredly from that stock, though I cannot directly sh●w, where of when it branched out. But by what authorities I have seen, relating to the owners of this place, I think it likely enough to have been, as I have here expressed, in as much as there is no disproportion in time to argue the improbability of it.  


a Ex Reg●st. penès D. & Cap. W●gorn. f. 21. a. usque 25 b.  Osbernus filius Ricardi. 


b Ex Reg●st. penès D. & Cap. W●gorn. f. 21. a. usque 25 b.  Hugo filius Osberni 


c Ex Reg●st. penès D. & Cap. W●gorn. f. 21. a. usque 25 b.  Hugo de Say 7 R. 1 obiit in guer●a Walliae. 

...... filia & hae●es.- Hugo de Ferra 〈◊〉 1 joh. 


e Ex Reg●st. penès D. & Cap. W●gorn. f. 21. a. usque 25 b.  Will. de Stuteville defunctu, 
h Rot. F. 43. H. 3. m. 6.  43 H. 3.- 
f Ex Reg●st. penès D. & Cap. W●gorn. f. 21. a. usque 25 b.  Margeria. de Say.- 
g Ex Reg●st. penès D. & Cap. W●gorn f. 21. a. usque 25 b.  Rob. de Mortuoma●i. 


i Rot. F. 43. H. 3. m. 6.  Hugo de Mortimer 43 H. 3. 
k Ex autog. p●nès R●c. Lev●son de ba●n●● m●●.         

d Ex Reg●st. penès D. & Cap. W●gorn. f. 21. a. usque 25 b.  Osbertus fil●us Hugon●s obiit s. p●ole.  

k Ex autog. pe●ès ●dw. Raleigh eq. aur.  Nicholaus filius Hugon●s, dictus de Fer●eberg●. 5 R. 1. 


l Ex autog. pe●ès ●dw. Raleigh eq. aur.  Jordanus de Say, de Farn●berge. 


m Ex autog. pe●ès ●dw. Raleigh eq. aur.  Thomas de Say mile● 


n Ex autog. pe●ès ●dw. Ral●igh eq. aur.  Jordanus de Say, defunctus 33 E. 1. 


o Ex autog. pe●ès ●dw. Ral●igh eq. aur.  Jordanus de Say xt. 30 an 33. E. 1 


p Ex autog. pe●ès ●dw. Ral●igh eq. aur.  Thomas de Say filiu & haeres 17 E. 3.                 
Having t●us given my Reader the best advantage I can, for discerning how the succession of this lordship hath gone, whilst it continued in the line of Say, I shall now briefly take notice of what I have f●und memorable, relating ●ither to it, or to the persons who were owners of it. In 13 joh. amongst the Kts. fees belonging to Ricards-Castle ● which lay in this County, Herbert de Muchegros was certified 
q Lib. ●ub. f. 155.  to hold a fourth par● of a Kts. fee, and Rob. de Mongumery (perhaps it should be Mortuomari) the eighth part, here in Ferneberge. But in 20 H. 3. the ex●ent 
r Te●ta de N.  of the Fees lying here, and then held by Will. de Stutevill in right of that Castle, was one Kts. fee and a fourth part; which Kts. fee in 36 H. 3. was certified 
s Te●ta de N.  to be held by Thomas de Say, and the same fourth part by Nicholas de Say.  
Touching those Sa●s of Farnborough, I find that Iord●●, the first, was 
t Claus. 1 H. 3. p. 1. m. 23.  in that Rebellion with the Bar●●s against K. John, but returning to obedience in 1 H. 3. being then with Rob. Mar●ion (of whom he held his lands) had his estate restored 
u Claus. 1 H. 3. p. 1. m. 23.  to him, which lay in this County and Worcestershire: and that Thomas, son to the first Io●dan, was a Kt. (of whom I shall say something when I come to speak of the Church:) as also that Jordan his son was Lord of Farnborough in 7 E. 1. and then certified 
w Inq. per H. Not &c f. 120. b.  to hold it of Robert de Mortimer (son of Hugh) by the service of one Kts fee, having 
x Ib. f. 122. a.  at that time two carucates of land in demesn and 5 Freeholders: which Jordan died 
y Esc. 33. E. 1. n. 72.  in 33 E. 1. leaving Jordan his son and heir 30 years of age, who by his Deed, bearing date at Worcester on Sunday being the Feast day of St. Edmund the K. in 11 E. 2. granted to john de Rale of Farneburgh and his heirs the advouson of this Parish Church; unto which Deed, 
z Ex autog. 〈◊〉. prae●a●. R. Leve●●●.  instead of his own Seal, was the Seal of the bailiff of the City of Worcester affixed, with this expression, Et quia Sigillum meum non est cognitum, Sigillum Ballivi Civitatis Wigorn: praesentibus apponi procuravi, & est appensum per Will. Lee.  
But it was not long after this, that the said john de Rale purchased the whole manor of the same jordan de Say: for in 15 E. 2. he levied a Fine 
a Craft Pari●.  thereof to him the said John and Joan his wife, and to the heirs of John: which John is in the list 
b Ex 〈◊〉. H. Ferrer a●.  of those Esquires, whose names in 17 E. 2. amongst the Knights and men at Arms of this County, were returned into the Chancery; whence I conclude that he resided here at that time: but in 1 E. 3. he was 
c 〈…〉 Ed●. Ra●●●gh.  a Kt. and bore for his Arms Argent seem of Crosslets gules, with a cross molein sable, as appeareth 
d 〈…〉 Ed●. Ra●●●gh.  by the impression of his Seal, which coat his posterity have retained, even until this day. It seems he was originally descended from the Raleighs of Devonshire: for in 14 E. 3. he writes 
e 〈…〉 Ed●. Ra●●●gh.  himself of Charles in that County: but he had lands in Farnborough by purchase, 
f 〈…〉 Ed●. Ra●●●gh.  in 8 E, 2 from Margery the Widow of Philip de Fillon●le, Daughter 
g 〈…〉 Ed●. Ra●●●gh.  of Avicia, wife to W●ll. de Hal●on o● Farnebergh ●●hich Avicia was D●ughter 
h 〈…〉 Ed●. Ra●●●gh.  to Nicholas de Say. Of Io●n, wife to 〈◊〉 ●bove specified Sir john de Rale, I find 
i 〈…〉 Ed●. Ra●●●gh.  that she was a grey, though of what family I am not very certain; by whom he had issue John, Father to Thomas; upon which Thomas, and the issue of his body by Eliz. Daughter to Robert de Eves●am, was this Lordship entailed 
k 〈…〉 16 〈…〉 xv. H. 17. E 3.  in 17 E. 3. After which, viz. the same year, did Amicia the Widow to the before mentioned jordan de Say, and Thomas d● Say son and heir to the said Jordan, release unto the above specified Thomas de Ralegh all their right and claim therein, as appears by their deed 
l 〈…〉 d m 19  bearing date at Salisbury on the Feast day of S. Benedict the Abbot.  
This Thomas de Ralegh was a man of much public employment: For in 47 E. 3. I 
m 〈…〉. 47 E. 3. ●. 10.  find him in Commission for the levying and collecting a Fifteenth and Tenth. In 
n R●●. F. 4. 〈…〉. 23.  4 R. 2. Shi●iff of this County and Leicestershire. In the sixths' joined in commission 
o Pat. ●●. 2. ●. 2 〈◊〉 d. m. 28.  with Thomas Earl of Warwick and other persons of quality for conservation o● the Peace and resistance of the rebels in this Shire (jack Straw and his fellows being then up in Arms.) In 12. R. 2. he bore the Office of Shir●ff 
p Rot. F. ●● R. 2. m. ●1.  again for this County and Leicestersh. so also in 
q Rot. F. ●● R. 2. ●. 25.  15 R. 2. being in Commission 
r Pat. 13. & 14. 〈◊〉 p. 1. in d.  for the Peace at other times; and departed 
s E●c. 21. R. ●. n. ●8.  this life in 21 R 2. leaving Thomas his son and heir xvii. years of age, who ●n 3 H. 4. had livery 
t Clau●. 3. H 4. p. 1. ●. 16.  of his lands. Which Thomas wedded 
u Esc. 27. H. 6.  Joan the Daughter and heir to Will. Lord Astley of Astley in this County; and resided with her at Astley, as it seems: for by his Testament, 
w Arund. vol. 1. f. 219.  bearing date there upon Wednesday next after the Feast of St. Luke the Evang. in 6 H. 4. he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the choir of the Collegiate Church of our Lady at Astley, and x li. of silver to the same Church, to the end that his obits should be perpetually there observed, and his name written in the martyrologue: And also gave xiii l. xiii s. iiii d. for the providing of one Priest, to celebrate divine service there for his soul, for the space of three years after his decease. To the poor xx. marks. To his Brother john Raleigh two Gowns, To the bailiff of Farnborough xiii s. iiii. To the Church of St. Botulph here at Farnborough xl s. To the Lord of Astley a Bowl with a Cover of silver; and to I●an Lady Astley (his wife) a Diamond, and a Boal of silver with a cover. To every yeoman of the Lord of Astley's household vi s. viij d. To every Groom there iii s. iiii d. and to Will. Raleigh his son, a Sword harnessed with silver; as also a Dagger, and a wood knife. 
y. 6. H. 4. n. 28.  And departed this life in the same sixth year of H. 4. leaving issue 
y. 6. H. 4. n. 28.  Will his son and heir, but xii months old; as also a Daughter called Joan, afterwards married, first 
z Ex. aut●g. penès ●●ae●at. E. Raleigh  to Gerard Braybroke Esq. and secondly to 
a Ex aut●g penès ●●ae●at. E. Raleigh  Edw. Bromfl●te: which Edward, by the death 
b E●c. 8 H. 5 n. 96.  of the said Will. Raleigh in his minority 8 H. 5. was in his wife's right 
c Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  Lord of this manor, and here resided 
d Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  in 10 H. 6.  
What particular agreement, with the said Joan or her posterity, was made by the male branch of this family (of Raleigh) I find not: but certain it is, that they came to be owners of this Lordship again, it continuing to their posterity even till this very day: the first of them that had any public employment in this Shire, being Sir Edw. Raleigh Kt. son of Will. son of John, a younger Brother to the last Thomas, as the descent here placed will show.  

joh. de Rale miles 1 E. 3.- Johanna de Grey 1 E. 3. 

joh. de Ralegh junior. 

Thomas de Ralegh obiit 21 R. 2. Eliz. filia Roberti de Evesham 17 E. 3. 

Regin. Grey de Ruthin chivalier.- Johanna filia & haeres Will. D. Astley- Thomas de Ralegh ob. 6 H. 4. 

johanna s●●or & haeres, 1. nupta Gerardo Braybroke ar. 2. Edw. B●om●l●te ar.  
Will. Ralegh obiit infra aet. 8 H. 5.    
joh. de Ralegh 

Will. Ralegh 27 H. 6. 

Edw. Ralegh miles 7 E. 4.- Margareta filia Rad. Verney mil. Civis & Merceti Lond. 

Anth. Ralegh  
Edw. Ralegh miles 9 H. 8.- Anna filia Will. Chamberlain militis. 

Georgius Ralegh ar. 37 H 8.- Johanna filia Will. Cuningsby mil. 

Simon Ralegh. ar. 11 Eliz.- Anna filia Martini Docwray de Balshall. 

Georgius Ralegh miles, obiit an. 1614 Eliz. filia Christophori Smith ar. 

Edw. Ralegh mil. an. 1638. Cath. filia Gabra●lis Pultney de Misterton in Com. Leic. ar.                       
Which Sir Edw. bore the office of Shiriff, 
●ot. F. 7. ● 4. m. 5.  for this County and Leicestersh. in 7 E. 4. and being a Justice 
Pat. de 〈◊〉 Ann. 〈◊〉.  of Peace from 1 E. 5. till 18 H. 7. was at sometimes in 
g ●at. de 〈…〉  Commission for arraying of of men, and for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. In 1 H. 8. he was Steward 
h Ex autog. ●enes Will. Noel ar.  to the K. for his manors of Snitfield, and Bearley in this County: And by his Testament, 
i Fetiplace q. 14.  bearing date 20 junii 1509. (1 H. 8.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the Chapel of our Lady, here at Farnborough, directing that the sum of CCCC li. should be raised out of his estate, lying in the Counties of Heref. and Glouc. to purchase lands of x li. per an. value, to be amortized to the Chantry in the said Chapel of our Lady: and that the Chantry Priest there, should be a well disposed D. of Divinity to Preach the word of God: as also to pray for him the said Sir Edw. his wife, with all his Ancestors and Successors, and all Christian souls. By which Testament he gave xxx l. for to build the South side of the Cleister at comb, and for glazing it: To the Abbot there he bequeathed xx s. To every Priest vi s. viij d. To every Monk professed, and no Priest iii s. iiii d. All which were therefore to keep the yearly obits of him the said Sir Edw. and Margaret his wife; as also of Will. Ralegh and Eliz. his wife, Ralph Verney and Emme his wife, Fathers and Mothers of them the said Sir Edw. and Margaret. To the Dominican friars at Warwick he gave x s. To the Friar's Minors at Coventre x s. To the White friars at Coventre x s. and to the Augustine friars at Atherston x s. Which Margaret was Daughter 
k Ib. & Logg q. 1.  to Sir Ralph Verney Kt. Citizen and Mercer of London; by whom he had issue 
l Inq. super depop. 9 H. 8.  Sir Edw. Ralegh Kt. Father of George; who by his Testament 
m allen q. 17.  dated 2 Apr. an. 1546. (37 H. 8.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the chancel of the Church of Ogburne-George, if it should fortune him to die there.  
Concerning the Church, here, (dedicated to St. Botulph) I find, 
n Ex autog. penès prae●at. R. Leveson  that Nicholas the Son of Hugh de Fernberge, in Ric. 1. time, made a grant, that in case it happened he should sell or pawn any of his lands to the Canons of Cla●ercote, or any other Religious House, it might be no prejudice to the Church of this place in their Tithes arising out of any cattles depasturing thereon: And that Sir Thomas de Say Kt. in H. 3. time, granted 
o Ex autog. penès prae●at. R. Leveson  to Thomas de Wymundham, than Parson thereof, the homage and service of Will. de Williamscote, uncle to him the said Sir Thomas, and of his hei●s, for 1. mess. and 1 yard land, which he the said Will. held of him here in Farnborough.  
In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) this Rectory was valued 
p M S in Scac. penès Rem. R.  at xi. marks; and in 11 E. 2. the advouson thereof, was granted 
q Ex autog. penès cund. R. Lev●son.  by jordan de Say (Lord of the manor) unto john de Ralegh, and his he●rs. After which, viz. in 13 E. 3. I find, that Sir Will. Shareshull Kt. purchased it, of Thomas de Hulhampton Kt. and Margaret his wife; but how they had john de Rale's title therein, 
r F. levat. xv Trin. 13. E. 3.  I know not: And the next year following granted 
s F. levat. xv Pasch. 14 E. 3.  it to the Canons of Lilshull in come. Salop. and their Successors; which Canons obtained an appropriation 
t Northb. f. 116. b.  thereof from Roger de Northburgh Bishop of cou. and Lich. 3 Non. Martii an. 1345. 19 E. 3. the vicarage being endowed 
u Ex autog. penès prae●at. R. L.  the xii Cal. of Dec. following, and a Pension of v. sol. per an. granted 
w Ex autog. penès prae●at. R. L.  to the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield and their Successors, by the said Canons of Lilshull out of the fruits of the same Rect●●y: But the said endowment was made void, as it seems; for it appears that by an Instrument, 
x Ex autog. penès prae●at. R. L.  bearing date x. Kal. julii 1367 (41 E. 3.) upon a Petition exhibited to the Abbot of Lilshull by the Canons of that House, setting forth how short their maintenance was, the said Abbot, by the consent and licence of Rob. de Stretton, than Bishop of cou. and Lich. granted all the profits thereof unto them, for augmentation of their diet and clothing; though what was thereupon reserved for the Vicar I have not seen: which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was rated 
y M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. a.  at C xii. s. over and above viij s. allowed for Procurations and Sinodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Langt. ●. 34 b.  W●ll. de Pichford Pbr. craft. Apost. Petri & Paul● 1307.  G●lf. de Cornwayl miles. 

Northb. f. 18. ●.  Petrus de Norton Pbr. 16. Kal. Maii 1323.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 43. b.  joh. de Waverton Cap. 2. Cal. Dec. 1345.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 56. ●.  Rog. de W●●thynton Cap. Id. jan. 1352.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Street. f. 10. a.  joh. Morys Cap. 5. Id. nou. 1361.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 12. a.  Wi●●. Power Pbr. 4. Id. nou. 1363.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 13. b.  R●b. de Kitton Pbr. Non. Martii 1364.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

I●. ●. 22 b.  Thomas a●●e Nashe Pbr. 2. Aug. 1375.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. ●. 23. ●.  H●go de Wardyngton Pbr. Non. Apr. 1367.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Sk. f. 6. b.  Ric. C●l●e Pbr. 25. Nou. 1391.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Arund. ●. 142 b.  joh. G●over Cap. 22. Nou. 1414.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

H●yw. f. 19 a.  Thomas Alfo●th Pbr. 12. Maii 1427.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib ●. 29. a.  joh. Stoke Cap. 8. Oct. 1432.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 34● b.  joh. Kirge Pbr. 16. Apr. 1436  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 39 a.  joh. Edward● Pbr ... 1440.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 42. a.  Petrus Green Pbr. 17. Jan. 1443.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. b.  Ric. ●ele 19 Dec. 1444.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Bo. f. 9 b.  joh. Wes●ourne Pbr. 11. Dec. 1449.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Bowl. f. 9 a.  W●ll. Bradbury Cap. 22. Nov 1453.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 21. a.  joh. Vlceby Cap. 28. S●pt. 1454.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Str. & P. f. 2. a.  H●nr. Syddall Diac. 24 Maii. 1533.  Abbiss & conu. de Lilshull. 

Ib. f. 13. a.  D. H●go Lache Cap. 6. Dec. 1534.  Dominus Rex. 

Samps. f. 41 b.  D. Thomas Cotton. Cap. 8. Junii 1546.  Simon Ralegh arm. 

Ib. f. 43. a.  Thomas Rowley Cler. 4. Junii 1569.  Simon Ralegh arm. 

Ib. f. 47. b.  Thomas Warde Cler. 23. Martii 1577.  Simon Ralegh arm. 

Ib. f. 48. a.  William. Hobson Cler 2. Julii 1581.  Edw. Ralegh miles 

Morton bund. incert.  Samps. Ga●ge Cler. in art. Bac. 6. Julii 1620.  Cancellarius, Magistri, & Scolar. Uuiversitatis Oxon. Vigours Actus Parl. 

Ib.  T●om. G●stelow S. Theol. Bac. 6. Martii 1629.   
In the Church windows are no Arms, by reason the whole fabric hath of late times been rebuilt.   

Mollington.  
THere is but part of this town in Warwickshire, the rest lying in Oxford shire, wherewith I am not to meddle. That which is certified by the Conq. Survey 
z Dome●d. lib.  to be in this County, was then rated at v. hides, which were valued at lx s. and possessed by Osbernus fill. Ricardi (of whom in Aston Cantilupe I have spoke;) but before the Norman invasion belonged unto the Mother of Leuvinus de Ni●ueham: From the descendants of which Osbernus the one half thereof came to juliana de S. Remigio, who bestowed 
a Regist. 〈◊〉 K●nilw. p. 119.  it upon the Canons of Kenilworth about K. H. 2. time; to whom it continued t●ll the dissolution of that Monastery; but then coming to the Crown, was purchased by Fouk Woodhull Gent. in 37 H. 8. who had a grant 
b Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 9●  thereof, bearing date 12. Junii the same year, to himself and his heirs, to hold in Capite by the xlth part of a Kts. fee, paying x s. ix d. ob. yearly Rent. Which Fouk had issue 
c Esc. 17. Eliz.  Leonard, and he John 
d Esc. 31. Eliz.  that died 
e Esc. 31. Eliz.  seized of it 30 jan. 30 Eliz. leaving Anthony his son and heir, then of full age.  
But the other part came to Thomas de Arden of Rotley, or his Ancestor, by grant from some of the descendants of the before specified Osbernus, to hold by the half of a Kts. fee: for by the Record 
f Testa de N.  of 36 H 3. it appeareth, that Agnes Cagthelewe then held ●t of the said Thomas, and he of Ricards-Castle; From which Agnes it divolved to Alianore d● Cla●e, who in 1 E. 2. held 
g Esc. 1. E. 2 n. 59  it of the heirs of Ricards Castle by the like service; and in 5 E. 3. died 
h Esc. ●. E. 3. n. 21.  seized of it, leaving John her son and heir 22 years of age. After which, john de Herdwike in 20 E. 3. held 
i Rot. penes S. Clarke Bar.  it by the third part of a Kts. fee (at which time the Prior of Kenilworth's, part answered for no more:) but in 13 R. 2. it went for half 
k E●c. 13. R. 2. n. 51.  a Kts. fee, as formerly. Howbeit, in 18 R. 2. Edm. Waldeyve was found 
l Esc. 18. R. 2. n. 5●.  to die seized thereof, and that he held it in right of Margaret his wife, as of her inheritance, leaving Thomas his son and heir xiiii. years of age: But how to derive the title that these had from each other, is past my skill, except I had the sight of private evidence: And as much am I to seek in the discovery of its succession till of late: for after this till H. 8. time, I have not seen ought else thereof: neither then do I find any more, but two Fines, the one levied 
m Term. M●ch.  in 1 H. 8. betwixt Sir Nicholas Vaus Kt. and others plaintiffs, and Sir Thomas Brandon K●. and Eliz. his wife deforciants, of the fourth part: the other in 
n Te●●● Mich.  24 H. 8. of the moiety thereof betwixt Rob. Dormer, and others plaintiffs, and Rog. Beket and others deforc. but to what uses I know not. The next owner thereof, that I meet with, was 
o Esc. 32 Eliz.  Henry Keble, who, by his last Will and Testament, settled 
p Esc. 32 Eliz.  it (inter alia) upon George Keble his Grandhild, and the heirs Male of his body, with remainder to S●r William. Blount Lord Montjoy, and the Lady Alice his wife; which Lord Montjoy and Alice had issue Will. their son and heir.   

Shotswell.  
PAssing over the valley from Molington, Westwards, I come next to Shotswell, situate on that brow, or ledge, which beareth the name of Edge-hill for many miles: But of this place I find nothing at all by particular name in the Conq ●●. Survey 
q Domesd. 〈◊〉. ; and therefore do conclude that it was then involved with Warmington, at that time certified to contain a greater number of hides, than of itself it would have been found to do, as I suppose: the reason of this my conjecture arising● partly from the consideration of its adjacency to Warmington ● and partly for that it hath been, with Warmington, of the Earl of Warwick ● fee: From one of which Earls it was granted to the Ancestor of john de D●ve, who had fair lands in Oxfordsh. hard by; and from Dyve to the Progenitor of Rob. Fitzwith (id est filius Guidonis;) and from Fitzwith to wandard, as may seem by that notable Record 
In●. per H. No●t. & ●.  of 7 E. 1. But when these passages we●e I cannot certainly te●l; yet do believe them to have been very ancient; for I find 
s R●t. F. 15 Io●. ●. 1. m. 6.  that Robert wandard had to do here, in K. John's time; and that his father's name 
t R●t P. 2. I●●.  was Will. of whom there is mention 
u Rot. P 16 H 2.  in 16 H 2. Betwixt which Robert and the Abbot of Preaux● in Normandy ● there was a Fine 
w  levied ●n 5 H. 3. touching the adv●uson of this Church; whereby it being settled upon the sa●d Robert, he granted an yearly Pension of x s. to the Church of Warmington of the Patronage of the said Abbot, to be for ever received of the parson's incumbent there.  
As for the name, I find it in ancient time somewhat variously wri●ten; viz. Sotteswell Shoteswell, Scacheswell Seteweld, and Chetteswelle; but do suppose that it proceeded originally from one So●o (for that was an appellation in use before the Norman Conquest) and a fair Spring issuing out of the Hill there, and called by his name. But of these wandards were there more that bore the name of Robert than one, as it seems: for in 40 H. 3. I find, 
x P●●. 4. H. 3 In●.  that amongst many others, who by the K. special Pat. had respite of their Knighthood until Christmas in that year, Robert de Wandir● is certified to be one, being of this County. It i● very like that this Robert is he, who in 7 E. 1. held 
y 〈…〉 25. a.  what he had here of john Fitzwith, by the service of half a knight's fee; at which ●●re the said John, being Superior Lord, had one Carucate of land in demesn, and two servants; the Canons 
z 25. a.  of Clatercote 7 yard land, and the canon's 
a 25. a.  of Studley a Carucate, and six cottages, which were given 
b C●rt. 1 E. 3. n 3.  to them by Will. de C●ntilupe, and wh●ch he the said Will. had by acquisition from Eust●ce de Mortein and john Wandard.  
Th●s R●b. V●andard (sometimes also written wandak) was a Knight 
c Ex autog. pe●ès ●. & Cap. Li●h.  in 15 E. 1. and Co●on●● to the King in this County, as appears by h●s W●it 
d Clau●. 2● E 1. m. 17.  of discharge from that office in 27 E. 1. and bad issue Thomas, who, about the beginning ●f E. 2. ●ime (as I judge) sold this manor of Shotswell to Will. de Bereford: for in 9 E. 2. the 〈◊〉 Will. is certified 
e Nom. V●●l.  to be Lord thereof; but the F●●e thereupon was not levied 
f C●a●t. Pu●if.  till 12 E. 2. Which Will. died 
g Esc. 20. E. 2. n. 45.  seized of it in 20 E. 2. leaving Edmund his son and heir 28 years of age. But of this family of Bereford I shall speak further when I come to Langley in Hemlingford Hundred. In 9 E. 3. the said E●mund had a Charter 
h Cart. 9 E 3. n 44.  of Free-Warren granted to him (inter alia) in all his demesn lands here: the like Charter 
i Cart. 4. R. 2 n. 3.  had Sir Baldwin de Bereford Kt. in 4 R. 2. Which Sir Baldwin, as it seems, past away his estate in this manor to Sir john Beauchamp of Holt Kt. but not directly; for the Fine 
k F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Mich.  whereby it became vested in the said Sir John and Joan his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies, was levied by one Richard de la fold, a priest's and others (who were Feoffees) in 49 E. 3. This S●r john Beauchamp is he, who was attainted in the Parl. o● xi R. 2. and put to death (of wh●m I have already spoke in Bobenhull) John his son and heir being at that time but xi years of age; whose wardship, with the custody of this mainour, was by the said K. 11 Feb. 12 R. 2. granted 
l Claus. 12. R. 2. ●. 20.  to Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick: which I●hn, being afterwards a Kt. died 
m Es● 8. H. 5. n 70.  seized of this manor in 8 H. 5. leaving Margaret the wife of john Paunc●fot his Daughter 
n Es● 8. H. 5. n 70.  and heir, who afterwards became the wife 
o F. de div. ●om. l●vat. Oct. ●. Ba●t 10 H. 5. R●cord. Oct. T. 1 H. 6.  of john W●●ham.  
But the next possessors hereof, that I find, were 
p Rot. in Sc●c. penès Rem. R.  john Ash●on of Somerton in Oxfordshire, and john Blount of Wyginton in the same County; viz. in 10 H. 6. perhaps by marriage with some coheirs to the before specified Margaret. It seems that the greatest part thereof came at length to the said john A●ton; and that it was by h●m granted 
q Claus. 15. H. 6. in d. m. 21.  to james le Bo●●ller Earl of Ormund, whose son and heir; viz. James ●otele●, created 
r Cart. ab an. 27. usque 39 H. 6. n. 44.  Earl of Wiltshire 8 julii 27 H. 6. following the fate of the Lancastrian House, whereunto he adhered in those times of civil dissensions became attainted 
s E●c. 1. E. 4. ●. 29.  in the Parl. held at Westminster 1 E. 4. and put to death at Newcastle, hav●●g no issue. After which K. Edw. by his Letters 
t Pat. 2. E. 4. ●. 1. m. 4.  P. dated 16 Sept. in the second year of his reign, in consideration of the good and acceptable service, which Ric. H●recourt E●q. had performed unto ●ich●rd D. of York ● Father to the ●aid King; as als● to the K. himself, granted it unto him the said R●ch●●d and Edith his wife, and to the issue male of their two bodies: howbeit, I do not perceive that the who●e manor p●st by that Pat. for ●n 12 E. 4. there was a F●ne 
u F d● div. Com. l●vat. C●●●t anim. 1● E. 4.  levied of a third part there●● with the third part of div●rs other manors in Oxford and Worcester shires whereby it became s●●●●d upon Thomas C●●f E●q. and Eliz. his w●fe, with remainder to the right h●irs of the sa●d Eliz. by which it should seem that she was a coheir to the lands formerly belonging to Sir john Beauchamp beforementioned, in regard that the third part of the manor of Holt in come. Wigorn. is settled (inter alia) therewith.  
After which, viz. in 4 H. 8. john croft and Eliz. his wife levied a Fine, 
w Term. Pasch. 4. H. 8.  of the moiety of this manor, to Simon Rice citizen and Mercer of London, and others; but to what uses I know not. Neither can I say to what uses that Fine did enure, which was levied 
x Te●m. Trin.  of this manor in 10 H. 8. between john Trev●then and others plaintiffs, and Margaret Boleyn widow Deforc. Howbeit, for certain, that Fine levied thereof 29 H. 8. betwixt Thomas Pope, E●q. Pl. and Ric● farmer and others Deforc. was to the use of the said Thomas Pope, and his heirs; for even to these very times his posterity do enjoy the same, together with another manor here, which appertained to the dissolved Monastery of Studley; for by that name it passed 
y Pat. 31. H. 8. p. 4.  from the Crown in 31 H. 8. unto the same Thomas and the heirs male of his body, he being then a Knight, and Treasurer of the Court of Augmentation.  
Touching the Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) I have already showed, that the advouson thereof was vested 
z F. levat. Oct. Mich. 5 H. 3.  in Robert Wandard, and his heirs, by the Monks of Preaux in Normandy; whereupon a Pension of x s. per annum, became settled 
a F. levat. Oct. Mich. 5 H. 3.  out of the fruits thereof to be paid to the Parson of Warmington and his successors. In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it being valued 
b MS. in Scac.  at viij. marks, was afterward granted to the Monastery of Lavenden in Com. Buck. about the beginning of E. 3. time, as it should seem by the Presentations thereto; but not appropriated till 2 R. 2. and then Pope Urban the 6. by his Bull 
c Sudb. f. 71. a.  dated at Rome on the ideses of November, granted unto the Canons of that House liberty to take the fruits thereof to their own peculiar use; the same year Simon de Sudbury Archbishop of Cant. ordaining 
d Ib. f. 73. b.  the vicarage, which in 26 H. 8. was valued 
e MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 48. a.  at Cxiii s. iv d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Rob. de Wandak miles. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Rob. de Sh●teswell Cler. ...... 1287.  Abbas & conu. de Lavenden. 

No●●●b f. 48. a.  joh. Ste●e Cl●r. Id. junii 1349.  Abbas & conu. de Lavenden. 

Ib. f. 60. a.  joh. de Kneton Pbr. 6. Cal. jan. 1355.  Abbas & conu. de Lavenden. 

Strett. f. 16. a.  joh. de ●a●●bury Pbr. 14. Cal. Oct. 1367.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Abb. & conu. de Lavenden. 

Ib. f. 28. b.  Thomas le Rowe Pbr. 22. Maii 1381.  Abb. & conu. de Lavenden. 

Sk f. 10. a.  Thomas Ie●fus Pbr. 4. Martii 1394.  Abb. & conu. de Lavenden. 

Heyw. f. 37. a.  Thomas Wotton Pbr. 26. Oct. 1438.  Abb. & conu. de Lavenden. 

Ib. f. 41. b.  Thom. Wyllingham Canon. de Lavenden 9 Apr. 1443.  Abb. & conu. de Lavenden. 

Bo. f. 12. a.  Will. ●urvey Canon. de Lavenden ult. Julii 1451.  D. Thomas Pope miles. 

Samps. f. 41. b.  D. joh. Vernam Cler. 22. Junii 1456.  Will. Chancy de Edgcote in Com. Northampt. ar. ex concess. T. Pope mil. 

Samps. & B. f. 8. a.  D. Will. Rowse Cler. 20. Oct. 1554.  joh. Pope ar. 

Bentham bund. H.  Ric. Key Cler. 7. Feb. 1562.  Edw. Grevill gen. ex concess. Joh. Pope ar. 

Ib. f. 47. a.  Will. Key Cler. 12. Oct. 1576.  Will. Pope de Wroxton mil. de baln. & Bar. 

Morton bund. incert.  Rob. Petiver in Art. Magr. 8. Febr. 1620.  Will. Pope de Wroxton mil. de baln. & Bar. 

I●●d.  Ric. Hartwell Cler. in art. Magr. 19 Maii 1627.    

Warmington.  
MOre than a mile Northwards, on the side of Edg-Hill; stands Warmington, which in the conqueror's time, being possessed by the Earl of Mellent, contained xv. hides and a half; two whereof were held by a certain Knight of the said Earl, and valued at xx s. and the residue rated at x li. all which had been the Freehold of one Azor before the Norman invasion. In that Survey 
f Domesd. lib.  it is written Wermintone in one place, and Warmintone in another; but I presume that its denomination originally sprung from some ancient possessor thereof in the Saxons time; perhaps Weremundus, for that appellation was then usual.  
This, as most of the lands, which the said Earl had in Warwickshire came to Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick (brother to the same E. of Mellent) but by what Agreement appears not; which Henry gave 
g Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 69.  it wholly, excepting the Hamlets belonging thereto, to the Monks of Preaux, in Normandy; who built a Cell here, and sent over part of their Covent to reside therein, and to be subordinate to their House of Preaux; of which Cell the said Earl Henry is reputed 
h Rot. Io●. Rous.  to have been Founder: which Religious House stood about the midst of the town, as the Inhabitants, by tradition, do affirm. This grant so made to Preaux by Earl Henry, was in Edw. 1. time confirmed 
i Cartu●. Wa●w. C●● f. 75. b.  by William de ●eauchamp then Earl of Warwick, it being then found that there were xx. Tenants here, that held their lands by a servile tenure; viz. each one providing a Labourer one day every week, for the Lord●● employment, or to give 1 d. ob. for every day in the week, which would amount to x d. and so in the year to xliii s. iv d. And that every one of them should blow for the Lord thrice in the year, or give x s. per annum and mow his meadowing or give xl d. As also that every yard land should find two men for 3. days in harvests or give for every day in stead of a man two d. which comes to xxx s. in the year: That they should carry the Lords Hay, or give xl d. That each man should perform one day's carriage in Harvest, or give xl d. That they should make the Lords Hay, or give x d. Rake his corn or give x d. Harrow each of them one day with a single Horse or give x d. And lastly carry once in the year at Warwick, or give xl d. Howbeit afterwards I find 
k Ib. f. 13●. b. , that this whole town paid only a mark per annum to the Earls of Warwick at two terms, viz. Candlemass, and Whitsuntide for all services.  
But this manor so belonging to Preaux grew afterwards reputed 
l R●t. F. 33 E. 3. m. 9  to be parcel of the possessions pertaining to the Priory of Toftes in Norfolk (which Religious House was founded by those foreign Monks after they had the grant 
m Cart. 1● E. 1. n. 69.  of the manor of Toftes by Rob. E. of Mellent before mentioned) the Monks here, being either recalled into Normandy, or transmitted to Toftes: And upon the seizure of those lands which the Priors-Alien had in England (whereof in Wolston I have fully spoke) was in 33 E. 3. committed to the custody 
n Rot. ●. 33 E. 3. m 9  of john de Herdewyk: Howbeit afterwards, the King allowing some favour to the Monks of tho●e Cells, the Prior of Toftes had permission to 
o E●c. 7 ●. 2. n. ●03  ferm it; who whilst he was Tenant thereto, made much waist 
p E●c. 7 ●. 2. n. ●03.  here, by falling CC. Ashes, prized then at xx li. the yearly value thereof being about that time rated 
q Rot. 〈◊〉 Rem. R. in Sca●.  at xxix li. xi s. vi d. per annum.  
Certain it is, that the frequent seizures of such lands, by reason of the wars with France, made those foreign Monks willing enough to sell their interest in them, during those troubles at least; as may appear by the passing them away, aswell to divers Lay persons, as unto some Religious Houses in England about this time: amongst which this manor of Warmington, as also that of Toftes ● with some others, was by those Monks of Preaux granted 
r Pat. 14 R. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  to Lewis Clifford for life, with remainder to Lewis, his son, for life also, upon a certain Rent reserved to the King during the continuance of those wars.  
After which, scil. in 6 H. 4. the King by his Letters Patent dated 15. Martii, granted 
s Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 3. m. 20.  the said Priory of Toftes, with the manor of Toftes, & this of Warmington thereunto belonging, to Thom Erpyngham and john Heylles Clerk, for the life of the said Thomas: which Thomas and John 
t Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 3. m. 20.  passed away all their right therein to the Carthusian Monks at Wytham, in Selewood, in Com. Somerset, 1 H. 5. who not only had the Ks. confirmation thereupon 
u Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 3. m. 20. , but his grant, to hold them after the decease of the said Thomas, during the time that the wars should last with France: As also licence to 
w Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 3. m. 20.  purchase from the said Monks of Preaux all the right and title that they had therein: Howbeit, such was the poverty 
x Pat. 7 H. 6. p. ●. m. 1●.  of those Monks of Wytham, that they were not able to go through with the bargain, before the Parliament held at Leicester in 2 H. 5. wherein there was an Act 
y Pat. 7 H. 6. p. ●. m. 1●.  of reassumption made, for seizing all the Lands and Possessions of the Priors-Alien into the King's hand, to be possessed by him, his heirs and successors for ever. Which his son, (viz. King H. 6. being a pious Prince,) considering, and no whit inclining to convert that to Lay-uses, which had been formerly dedicated to God's service (as may sufficiently appear by his endowment of the colleges in Cambridge, and Eton, with a great part of those lands, and disposing of the rest to other Religious Houses) not only remitted 
z Pat. 7 H. 6. p. ●. m. 1●.  to the said Monks of Wytham all the arrears of that annual Rent reserved to the Crown for this and the other manors they so settled; but, without reservation of any further payment at all, granted 
Pat. 7 H. 6. p. ●. m. 1●.  them to that monastery of Wytham, to hold and enjoy till he should make a revocation of his Patent: And in 19 of his reign, by his Patent 
b  dated at Westminster 28. Nou. wherein he recited his former grant, out of a most devout affection to the said House of Wytham, as being the first of that strict and holy Rule that had been founded in this Kingdom; and to the intent that the Monks there serving God, should more especially pray for the s●uls of his royal Progenitors; as also for his own s●ul, after his departure out of this life, gave unto them and their successors this manor of Warmington, with that of Toftes and some other, to hold and enjoy for ever in pure alms: But that Patent being judged invalid after Edward 4. had got the Crown, the said Monks of Wytham obtained a new grant 
Pat 1 E 4 p. 4. m. 6.  of them, which bears date at Westminster 20. Julii in the first year of his reign, and held it accordingly till the general dissolution of the Religious Houses by K.H. 8. whereupon, coming to the Crown it was 27. Jan. 35. H. 8. granted 
d Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 10.  unto William Sheldon and Francis Sheldon gentlemen, and their heirs: but how or when it passed from these sheldon's I have not seen: nor any more thereof, than, that in 5 E. 6. Sir john Brown Knight had a licence 
Pat. 5 E. 6. p. 2.  to grant it unto William By●t and others.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Michael) in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
MS. in ●cacc.  at xii. marks and a half; and in 
MS. pe●ès S.A. ●q. aur. f. ●9. b.  26 H. 8. at xuj li. iii s. x d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Procurator Abb. & conu. de Pratellis. 

●●ngt. f. ●7. a.  Magr. Will. de Bockstones Subdiac. 15. Cal. Oct. 1311.  Procurator Abb. & conu. de Pratellis. 

〈◊〉. f. ●5. b.  Magr. Thomas de Multon Cler. 9 Cal. Apr. 1331.  Edw. Rex Angl. ratione Priorat. de Warminton in manu sua exist. 
joh. de Uppynham Cler. 13. Cal. julii 1349. 
Ib. f. 48. b.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione Priorat. de Warminton in manu sua exist. 
joh. de Penerwich 15. Cal. Aug. 1350. 
Ib. f. 53. a.   Procurator Abb. & C. de Pratellis. 
joh. Careswell Pbr. 2. Non. jan. 1361. 
Stre●t. f. 1●. b.   Procurator Abb. & C. de Pratellis. 
joh. Bosevill Pbr. 4. Non. Aug. 1364. 
Ib. f. 12. ●.   D. Rex ratione ut supra. 
joh. Leech Pbr. 9 Cal. Dec. 1373. 
Ib. f. 2●. ●.   D. Rex ratione ut supra. 
Thom. de Pennerudok A●coli●us 14. Cal. Maii. 1376. 
Ib. f. 23. a.   D. Thom. Erpyngham miles. 
R●b. Lymbourne Cap. 7. Aug. 1404. 
Burgh. f. 14. b.   Prior & conu. de Wytham. 
Ric. Nayler Pbr. 13. Oct. 1429. 
Heyw. f. 23 b.   Prior & conu. de Wytham. 
D. Will. Hull. Cap. 12. Junii 1432. 
Ib. f. 28. a.   Prior & conu. de Wytham. 
joh. Reedhull 10. Jan. 1440. 
Ib. f. 39 b.   D. Rex. 
D. Sim. Pope Cap. 10. Maii. 1543. 
Samps. f. 40. b.   johan. Crocker de Hoke-Norton in Com. Oxon. ar. 
joh. haul 10. Sept. 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 2. a.   Ric. Petipher de Radway, ex con●●ss. Ric. Cowper de Warmington. 
Anth. Petipher Cler. fill. dicti Rich. 10. ` Dec. 1602. 
Overton bund. C.   Guliel. Hall, & Edw. Wotton. 
Ric. Wotton in art. Magr. 6. Febr. 1628. 
Bund. inc●●t.     

Arlescote.  
THis little Hamlet standing under Edg-Hill, somewhat near the elbow where it turns westwards, was in the conqueror's days possessed 
h Domesd. l●b.  by the Earl of Mellent, being given unto him with other vast lands in this County by King William, upon sharing the Realm amongst his No●mans; and at the time of the general Survey contained five hides and three virgates; which five hides were then certified to belong unto the Monks of Preaux in Normandy, and valued at 3 li. having been the freehold of one Bovi in Edward the Confessors days: but the three virgates were then in the hands of the Earl himself, and valued at two s. In that Record it is written Orlavescote, which name proceeded, as I guess, from some ancient dweller there in the Danes or Saxons time. Here it is that I have resolved to say something Historically of the before recited Earl of Mellent, in regard that by his pious gift of the 〈◊〉 part of this village to the said Monks of Preaux, and his great possessions in this Shire, he deserves to be signally memorised.  
He was the son 
i Ord. Vit. p. 7●9. A.  to Roger de Bellomont (a person of great esteem with King William the first when he was but Duke of Normandy, being one of 
k G●●ta W. Du●is Norm. p. 197. A.  his prime councillors) by A●elina daughter of Wall●ran, and sister to Hugh Earl of Mellent: after t●e death of which Hugh without issue, h●● 
l In. p. 3●2. C.  ●b●ained the Castle of Mellent from the King of France for a sum of money, 
m W. Malm. f. 90. b. n. 30  and succeeded him in the title of Earl. Of his special valour in that famous battle with Duke William, whereby he got the Crown of England: harken to what Guil. Pictavensis saith 
n Gesta. W. Ducis N. ut supra. — Tyro quidam Normannus, Rogerii de Bellomonte filius, Hugonis de Mellento Comitis, ex Adelina sorore, nepos & haeres, praelium illo die primùm experiens, egit quod aeternandum esset laude, cum legione quam in dextro cornu duxit, irruens, ac sternens magna cum audatia. No marvel therefore then, that, besides his inheritance in Normandy he obtained from the Conqueror ingentia praed●a in Anglia, as W. Malmesh. observes 
o f. 90. b. : Amongst which this Village of Arlescote being part, he devoutly bestowed 
p Cart. 13 E. 1. n. 6● per In●p.  it on the M●nks of Preaux, before specified● together with the manor of Toftes in Norfolk; as also the Church and Tithes of Cherlenton in Com. ...... Of which Monastery at Preaux Humphrey de Vetulis, grandfather to this Robert, began 
q Ord Vit. p. 4●●. C.  the Foundation; whereof Roger de Bellomom, his son (father to ou● Earl of Mellent) was so great a lover, that he not only perfected the work, but plentifully endowed it 
r Ib. & p. 709 A. ; and afterwards bidding farewell to the vain pleasures of this transitory world, became himself a Monk 
s Ib. & p. 709 A.  therein, choosing it for his sepulture 
t Ib. & p. 709 A. .  
But I return to Robert Earl of Mellent, who was a man of an haughty spirit, as it seems: for in an. 1090. sc. 3. Will. Ruf●, being exceedingly puffed up with rewards and promises by the King, he came to Rouen, and boldly required 
u Ib. p. 28. A.  of Robert Curthose D. of Normandy, the Castle of Ivery. To whom the Duke answered that he had given to his father the Castle of Brion for it, which was an equal exchange: whereupon he replied, I allow not of that bargain, but what your father gave to my father, that will I have, otherwise, by S. Nichasius, I shall do that which will displease you. At which words the Duke growing very angry, caused him to be laid hold on and imprisoned 
w Ib. p. 28. A. ; whereof so soon as the crafty old man, his father, heard, he sent the Duke a Present, hasting afterwards himself to him, and with fine flattering expressions obtained 
x Ib. p. 28. A.  his son's liberty. Being a faithful 
y W. Malm. p 88 a n. 40  adherer to King Henry 1. against his brother Robert Curthose before specified, he was thereupon advanced to 
z Ord. V●t. p. 7●9. A.  the Earldom of Leicester, in England; and had also other rich gifts: but how he got that Earldom let us ●ear Ordericus Vitalis tell 
a Ord. V●t. p. 7●9. A. . V●bs Legrecestria quatuor dominos habucrat (saith he) Regem & Epi●copum Lancolniae, 
b Ib. p 8●5. D.  Simonemque Comitem, & Yvonem 
De 〈◊〉.  Hugonis filium, Praefatus autem Consul de Mell●nto, per partem Yvonis, qui municeps erat & vicecomes, & firmarius Regis, callide intravit; & auxilio Regis, suaq: callidi●ate totam sibi civitatem manc●pavit, & inde Consul in Angliae factus, omnes Regri p●oceres divitiis & potestate praecessit, & penè omnes parentes suos transcendit.  
Now what the particulars of this cunning and deceitful dealing were, I shall briefly here rehearse. This Yvo, having begun a Rebellion in England, wherein he had done much mischief by firing some Houses of his neighbours; and being, through the King's excessive indignation towards him, fined at a vast sum, made his addresses to this Earl of Mellent; qui praecipitus erat inter Consiliarios Regis (saith my Author 
Ib. p. 805. C. ) hoping by his means to obtain some favour; who subtly advised him to perform a long Pilgrimage, for effecting whereof he would help him to 500 marks of silver, keeping his lands in pawn for xv. years; with promise, that at the end of that term, they should be wholly restored to Yvo his son; and not only so, but that he would give him his brother's daughter (viz. Henry Earl of Warwick) in marriage: For the performance of which Agreement the Earl of Mellent gave his oath, the King himself also assenting thereto: But in this Pilgrimage Yvo departing the world, his son neither enjoyed the woman, as was promised, nor any of his paternal inheritance.  
Other particulars I shall for brevity omit, winding up my discourse with this satirical Character which an eminent Author 
d Epist. H. Huntend. MS de contempt. mundi in 〈◊〉. Cotton. f. 3. b.  of that time hath of him— Fu●t igitur Robertus Consul de Mellento in rebus secularibus sapientissimus omnium, hìnc usque in Jerusalem degentium. Fuit scientia clarus, eloquio bl●ndus, astutia perspicax, providentia sagax, ingenio versipellis, prudentia insuperabilis, consilio profundus, sapientia magnus: Possessiones igitur magnas & varias, quas vulgò vocant honours; urbes & Castilia, Vicos, & Villas, & flumina, & silvas praedictis adquisierat instrumentis. Erant autem Honores ejus non solum in Anglia, verùm & in Normannia, & in Francia: pro libitu igitur suo Reges Francorum & Anglorum nunc concordes muniebantur, nunc discordes praeliabantur. Si adversus aliquem insurgebat contritus humiliabatur; si pro●sse volebat gloriosus exaltabatur: Hinc thesauri copia, auri scil. & argenti, gemmarum & palliorum incredibiliter ei confluxit. Cum igitur in summo statu gloriae suae degeret, contigit quendam alium Consulem sponsam ei, tam factione quam dolosis viribus arripuisse; unde in senectu●e sua ment turbatus, & angaria obnubilatus, in tenebras moeroris incidit; nec usque ad mortem se letum vel ylarem sensit. Cum igitur post dies dolori dedicatos in infirmitatem mortis praenuntiam incidisset, rogatus est ab Archiepiscopo & Sacerdotibus cum ei Confessionis purgatorium impenderent officium, ut terras quas vi vel arte multis abstulerat, poenitens redderet, & erratum lacrimis lavaret. Quibus respondens a●t. Si terras quas aggregavi multifariam divisero, quid miser filiis meis relinquam? Cui contra Ministri Domini, Sufficient filiis tuis haereditates pristinae, & quas juste terras adquisisti, caetera red, alioquin animam devovisti Gehennae. Respondit autem consul. Filiis omnia tradam; ipsi pro salute defuncti miserecorditer agant: Eo autem defnncto filii ejus magis injustè congregata, injustè studuerunt augere, quam aliquid pro salute paterna distribu●re. Liquet igitur summam viri sapientiam, in fine quasi laus canitur, non solum in summam stul●●tiam, sed in coecam devenisse insaniam.  
This great man wedded 
e Ord. Vi● p. 805. D.  Ysabell daughter to Hugh Earl of Uermandoys; by whom he had issue Robert 
f W. G●●me●. p. 314. ●  that succeeded him in the earldom of Leicester, and Walleran Earl of Mellent, both twins 
g W. G●●me●. p. 314. ● , with another son called Hugh 
h Ord. Vit. ●● 806. ●● & 95● C. , surnamed Pauper, Earl of 
i Ord. Vit. ● 806. ● & 95● C.  Bedford, and divers daughters; one whereof, viz. Elizabeth 
k W. Ge●● p. 307. A.  was a Concubine to King H. 1. And departing 
l Ord. Vit. ●● 843.  this life on the Nones of june anno 1118. (18 H. 1.) lieth buried 
m Ord. Vit. ●● 843.  in the Monastery of Preaux before mentioned.  
All that now rests, in relation to this place, is to inquire what became thereof after the general dissolution in King Hen. 8. time; wherein I find, that it was (inter alia) past 
n Pat. 3● H. 8. p. 4.  out of the Crown 17. Junii 34 H. 8. to Ric. Andrews gentleman and Leonard Chamberlain esquire, and to the heirs of A●drews. As for the three virgates (in case Werlavescote and this be all one) it appears 
o Reg. ● Ston●●ley. f. 12. , that Geffrey de Clinton had them of the Earl of Warwick's grant, and that he bestowed 
p Reg. ● Ston●●ley. f. 12.  them on the Monks of Stoneley immediately after the Foundation of that Monastery, which was in King Stephen's time.   

Ratley.  
FOllowing the ascent of Edg-Hill Westward, I come next to Ratley, which by the Conquerors Survey 
q Domesd. l●b.  is certified to contain five hides, being then held by Almarus, of Turchill de Warwick, and valued at C s. but before the Norman invasion it was the freehold of one Ordric. In that Record it is written Rotele●, and doubtless had its name originally from the redness of the soil, all Edg-Hill being of the like colour; which is the reason that the rich valley below, is called the Uale of Red Horse, as when I come to Tishoe shall be more certainly manifested. That the possession of this Lordship continued to the posterity of the same Turchill, the enjoyment 
r Ex autog. in bibl. D●uves.  thereof by Hugh de Arden, his grandchild, in H. 2. time plainly showeth: which Hugh was a Benefactor to the Monks of Stoneley, by the gift 
s Ex autog. in bibl. D●uves.  of certain lands here, as I shall have occasion to demonstrate when I come to speak historically of that family in Hemlingford Hundred. So also was Thomas de Arden his nephew; whose grant 
Ca●t. 19 E. ●● 6. per In●p.  to them (inter alia) of three carucats of land here, is by his own deed interpreted to be CCCxxx. acres: which Thomas 
Te●●a de Nevil.  held this manor of the Earl of Warwick by the service of a knight's fee: But in 50 H. 3. I find it extended, 
w E●c. 50 H. 3.  and valued at vi li. per annum: For if not he, his son Thomas was taken prisoner 
x E●c. 50 H. 3.  in the battle of Evesham, fight on the Baron's part; but by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth he repossessed it again, and in 7 E. 1. was certified 
Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 94. b.  to hold it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of a knight's fee, having two carucates of land in demesn, and a small piece of enclosure containing two acres; as also the patronage of the Church, and Free-warren, together with xviii. servants, who held xi. yard land of him under several Rents, and divers services.  
It was then also found 
Ib. ● 9●. b. , that the Monks of Stoneley held four yard land here in demesn, given to them by the Ancestors of the same Thomas, which Thomas in 15 E. 1. in consideration of an C li. sold 
Ex Coll. ●. Erds●i●e in ●●bl. D●u●●s p. 207.  this manor, excepting the capital message and Park, to Nich. de Eton; and and afterwards the same year by another 
Plac. co●●m R. term. ●. ●5 E. 1. ●ot. 49.  D●ed (wherein he is styled Thomas de Arden de Rotley miles) passed unto him and his heirs the said Mannour-house, with the advouson of the Church, whereupon the said Nicholas de Eton did his homage 
Cartul. ●arw. Com. ●4. b.  for the same to William de Beauchamp E. of Warwick, at his Mannour-house of Beoley in Worcester-shire, upon S. Stephen's day, the year following. And, having in 18 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
Cart. 18 ●. 1. n. 77.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, did in 30 E. 1. entail 
F. levat. ●●t. Trin. ● E. 1.  it upon the issue of his body by Margery his wife, with remainder to his right heirs. But all that I further find of this family is, that Nicholas his grandchild was 
Ex Coll. ●. Ferrer.  one of them, whose name in 17. E. 2. was certified into the Chancery amongst the Knights and men at arms then residing in this County; by whose daughter Cecilie it came to the family of Warren, as the descent here inserted showeth.  

Nich. de Eton 34 E. 1 miles 1 E. 3.- Margeria. 


a Plac. a●pud Cest. 34 E. 1.  Nich. de Eton miles, dominus de Stocport 34. E. 1.- 
b Plac. a●pud Cest. 34 E. 1.  Johanna filia & cohaeres R●c. de Stocport mil. 34 E. 1. 


c F. levat. apud Cestr. 1 E. 3.  Nich. de Eton 1 E. 3. 


g Blithe. f. 87. b. etc.  Cecilia haeres Isabellae filiae Ric. de Eton.- 
f F. levat. apud. Cestr. 46 E. 3.  Edw. Warren miles. 


i Bl●th 〈◊〉 supra.  joh. Warren.      

d F. levat. apud. Cestr. 46 E. 3.  Rob. de Eton (aliter dictus Stockport)- 
e F. levat. apud. Cestr. 46 E. 3.  Isabel filia joh. Davenport militis, relicta 46 E. 3. 


h Plac. apud Cestr. 26 H. 3.  Ric. de Eton 26 E. 3 


k Bl●th 〈◊〉 supra.  Isabel obiit sine prole.           
Of which was Laurence Warren, who in 21 H. 8. levied a Fine 
l Term. Trinit.  of it to Thomas Tropnell and others, though to what uses I know not. But it was not long after this, that john Warner purchased it; for before the latter end of H. 8. reign, I find 
m Mich. Rec. 37 H. 8. rot. 27.  that he was seized thereof; and in 1 E. 6. a Fine 
n Term. Trin.  was levied thereupon unto him by Francis Englefield Esquire and others: From which john Warner the present Lord of this manor is lineally 
o Visit. Com. Warw. an. 1619.  descended.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter ad vincula) was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
p MS. in Scac.  at xvii. marks. It seems that Thomas de Ardern, Lord of this manor in E. 1. time, as I have showed, notwithstanding the grant he had made to Nicholas de Eton before mentioned, passed away his right in the advouson thereof to the Monks of Stoneley; for so doth their public Instrument 
q Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 93. b. , whereby they gave it unto one Guy de Gyllebroke a Priest, and his heirs, import; whereunto the said Thomas added his 
r Ib. f. 94. a.  confirmation: which Guy immediately disposed 
s Ib. f. 94. a.  of it to William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick; whose grandchild Thomas Earl of Warwick in 16 E. 3. conferred 
t Pat. 16 E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  it on the Canons of Clatercote in Oxford-shire; whereupon they obtained an appropriation 
u Northb. f. 116. a.  thereof within two years following, from Roger de Northburgh then Bishop of of Coventre and Lichfield, who 8. Id. Apr. anno 1348. (22 E. 3.) ordained 
w Northb. f. 116. a.  the vicarage: Which in 26 H. 8. was valued 
x MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. a.  at vi li. x s. over and above viij s. per annum for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Thomas de Arden miles. 
Philippus de Sapelton Cler. anno 1251. 
Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich. Langt. f. 7. a.   Guido de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Philippus fill. D. joh. de Clinton de Colshill 5. Apr. 1305.  Guido de Bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Will. de Clinton Accol. 2. Non. Martii 1309. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   Thomas de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
Henr. De Grendon Cl●r. 11. Cal. Oct. 1330. 
Northb. f. 24. a.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 
Rob. de Newentham Pbr. 6. Id. Martii 1347. 
Ib. f. 45. b.   Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 
joh. de Westwardyn Cap. 3. Non. Martii 1348. 
Ib. f. 47. b.   Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 
joh. at Bourne Pbr. 14. Apr. 1380. 
Street. f. 27. a.   Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 
Nich. Henry 8. Julii 1398. 
Burgh. f. 2. b.   Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 
joh. at Bourne Pbr. 7. Dec. 1398. 
Ib. f. 4. b.   Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 
Thomas wait 13. Apr. 1404. 
Ib. f. 14. a.   Prior & Confratres de Clacercote. 

Arund. f. 143. a.  D. Will. Nicolus 8. Dec. 1414.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Heyw. f. 13. a.  Will. Breton 29. Aug. 1424.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Ib. f. 23. a.  Thomas Bright Pbr. 12. Oct. 1429.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Ib. f. 24. b.  Thomas Deff●e Pbr. 2. Julii 1430.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Ib. f. 26. a.  joh. Wyndesoever Pbr. 4. Julii 1431.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Ib. f. 32. b.  Will. Henla● Pbr. 13. Januarii 1433.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Ib. f. 34. a.  joh. Reynold Pbr. 18. Aug. 1435.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Ib. f. 36. b.  Thomas Rey●ford Pbr. 21. Apr. 1438.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Bowl f. 26. b.  D. Alex. Baron 18. Nou. 1457.  Prior & Confratres de Clatercote. 

Bl. f. 4. a.  D. Oliverus Wiganne Cap. 18. Apr. 1505.  Marg. Will. Peter legum Doctor. 

Str. & P. f. 16. b.  D. Christoph. Sylbarne Cler. 4. Feb. 1538.  D. Rex. 

Samps. f. 41. b.  D. Henr. L●ke, alias Wise, Cap. 14. Apr. 1546.  D. Regina Elizab. 

Samps. & B. f. 48. a.  Rob. Perry Cler. 13. Nou. 1578.  jacobus Rex. 

Morton bund. incert.  Thom. Brandon, alias Berryman Cler. 19 Feb. 1620.   

Arms in a South window of the chancel.  Gules a Fez betwixt 6. Cross crosslets Or 
Beauchamp Earl of Warwick.  Gules a Cheveron betwixt 3. Cressants Arg. 
......   

Upon a grave-stone, in the body of the Church, this Epitaph.  
Of your charity pray for the soul of  
john Warner, the which deceased the nineteen.  
day of October, in the year of our Lord m.d.xx  
On whose soul jesus have mercy.  
Upon the corner of Edg-Hill within this Parish, is there a great Fortification, of a quadrangular form, containing about twelve acres, as I guess; near unto which, in our memory, was found a Sword of brass, and a Battaill-axe; touching which kind of weapons M Cambden in Cornwall maketh some mention. Of such and other Fortifications, made by the Romans, (as this doubtless was) Polybius in his xvii. book speaketh. So also Caesar de Bello Civili Lib. 3. n. 13.— Erat eo loco (saith he) fossa pedum xv. & vallus contra hostem in altitudinem pedum x; tantundemque eju● valli agger in latitud●nem patebat. Ab eo, intermisso spatio pedum DC. alter, conver●us in contrariam partem, erat vallus, humiliore paulo munitione. See also more of this subject in Caesar de ●ello Gallico Lib. 7. So likewise in Vegetius Lib. 4. cap. 28.    

Vpton.  
THis was heretofore possessed by the family of Arden, being originally a member 
Regist. P●io●●. de Coventre penès Majorem & Ball. f. 1.  of Ratley ● and therefore is involved therewith in the Conquerors Survey, though it be not particularly mentioned. As for its name, there is no question but that it proceeded from the high situation of the place, the syllable Up signifying as much as supra: but the first mention that I find of it, is in H. 2. time (if not King Stephens) where one Haraldus filius Gunfrid● maketh sale 
z Ibid  to Godfrey de Arden (a Monk of Coventre and son to Siward de Arden) of certain lands lying here, to the use of that Monastery. After this, viz. in R. 1. time, as I guess, did Thomas de Ardern grant 
a Ex au●●●. penes S.A. eq. aur.  certain lands, lying in this place, to the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick; in which deed it is written Hoptone. But there was anciently a family assuming their surname from their residence here, which held it of the Arden's; whereby 'tis evident, that from one of that line they were enfeoft thereof. Of these one is 
b F. l●vat. 1. joh.  called, Rich. de Upton: and I have seen an ancient 
c penè● Ric. Da●●y gen.  Roll wherein it appeareth, that Roger de Upton held it of Thomas de Arden by the service of the tenth part of a Kts. fee: From which Roger, I presume, descended john de Upton, certified to be Lord thereof in 9 E. 2. Howbeit, the services here due to the Arden's; and their heir, were granted 
d Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 94. a.  away by Thomas (who sold this Lordship) unto Guy de Gyllebrok: which Guy passed 
e Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 94. a.  them to Will. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick: so that afterwards it was 
f Ib. f. 187.  held of the said Earl and his descendants.  
But the next mention I find of this manor, is in 30 H. 6. where Will. Verney esquire, son and heir to Robert Verney of great Wolford in this County, by his Deed 
g Claus. 30 H. 6. in a. ●. 24. , bearing date 12. Feb. 30 H. 6. sold it to Ric. Dalby of Brokhampton gentleman for Lxxvii l. vi s. viij d. sterling: which Richard enfeoft thereof one Morgan Kydwelly esq. and others, to certain uses; who sold 
h Inq. Inper acpo● 1●. H. 8.  it to Will. Danvers (afterwards Kt) which Will. depopulated 
i Inq. Inper acpo● 1●. H. 8.  1 mess. and enclosed xxviii. acres of land, and CC. acres of pasture in this place: From whom is lineally descended john Danvers Esq. now Lord thereof.   

Radway.  
THis place, being situate on the skirt, and near the passage up to Edg-Hill, had its name originally, as I guess, from the red colour of the earth which showeth itself at a good distance upon that road by reason of the ascending ground. In the conqueror's time it contained six hides, three whereof were then possessed 
k Domesd. lib.  by the Monks of Coventre, and valued at L s. two by Earl Alberic, (Progenitor to the Earl of Oxford) rated at xx s. and one by Ricardus Forestarius (of whom I have spoke in Chesterton) valued at xxv s. in which Survey it is written Radwei, and Rodeweie. But upon some Agreement betwixt the said Monks of Cov, and the Bishop, that which they had here came to him, it seems; Two hides whereof did Roger de Clinton Bishop of Coventre give 
l Regist. de Stonly f. 11. b.  in frank alms to the Monks of Radmore in K. Steph. time; and the third, coming to G●●ffrey de Clinton (of Kenilworth) was by him bestowed on the same Monks for the health of his soul and the souls of his father and mother, and other his Ancestors: in acknowledgement of which favour they gave him C s. and to Henry his son a Bisantine.  
Touching that which Earl Alberic had, it came to Hugh Bigot Earl of Norfolk in H. 2. time, in marriage, as I suppose, with Julian daughter to Alberic de Vere (the King's Chamberlain) grandchild to the said Earl Alberic: for in 9 Joh. the Shiriff of this County received the King's Precept 
m Claus. 9 Joh. m. 10.  to render the possession thereof to Roger Bigot Earl of Norfolk son to the said Hugh) it having been seized into his hands upon wroug information, as part of the possessions of Simon Montfort Earl of Leicester, who was in rebellion about that time. It seems that it was afterwards seized again for the King as an Eschaet; for in 6 H. 3. the Shiriff of Warwickshire had a command 
n Claus 6. H. 3. m. 12.  to make livery thereof to Hugh Bigot Earl of Norfolk son to the same Roger. I find it anciently accounted 
o C●aus. 9 〈◊〉. m. 10.  for half a Kts. fee; but the land itself, as is evident, being granted to sundry persons, was partly given 
p Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6. per In●p.  to the Monks of Stoneley, or by those Monks purchased 
q Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6. per In●p.  from the particular Freeholders (which Monks were translated from Radmore thither, as in Stoneley I have showed;) And partly to the Canons of Erdbury; for it appears 
r Ex autog. penes Ric. Ne●digate ar.  that Ralph de Sudley bestowed on that Religious House one whole hide lying here, which in 7 E. 1. was rated 
s Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 85. a.  at two yard land, and then held by 5. Tenants, who paid several Rents, and performed several servile labours; At which time the proportion that the Monks of Stoneley had here was esteemed 
t Ib. f. 95. b.  at four carucates, whereof two they then held in demesn, the rest being in the hands of Tenants, who paid somewhat in Rents, and the rest in ●ervi●e employments for those Monks.  
But the residue 
u Ib. f. 96. a  of this town, being seven. yard land and a half, was then possessed by john de Morcote, son 
w E●c. de 〈◊〉. H. 3. ●. ●●7.  of Alan de Morcote, who held it of Richard de Loges. This is that which in the conqueror's time was rated at one hid, and held by Ric. Forestarius, as I have already declared; whose right therein lineally descended to the family of Loges, as in Chesterton hath been showed; and by Hugh de Loges, father to Richard above mentioned, was aliened 
x E●c. 2● E. 1. n. 70.  to the said Alan de Morcote. In that part which the Monks of Stoneley had here, they had Freewarren 
Ca●t 12. E. 1. ●. 39  granted to them in 12 E. 1. having a Grange within the precincts thereof, 
〈◊〉. de 〈…〉.  called Egge-Grange: But it was not long ere they became Lords of more: for it is evident 
E●●. 14. E. 1 ●. 57  that in 14 E. 1. the above mentioned john de Morcote sold part of that he had unto them: Howbeit, the abbot's tenants here did anciently 
E●●. 25. E. 1. n. 51.  use to perform their suit at the Court-Leet held for the Honour of Leicester.  
The residue of that which was of Loges his see, and formerly possessed by the above specified Alan de Morcote, being 
〈◊〉. 22. ●. p. 1. ●. 11  7. messages, one toft, with 7. yard land and a half, was in 22 R. 2. granted by Robert de Walden of Warwick to the said Monks, to find a certain Wax Cand●e burning in the conventual Church of Stoneley every day at the mass of our blessed Lady whilst the world should endure. Of these lands, after the dissolution of the Monasteryes, a great part was disposed to purchasers; viz. Edge-Grange to 
Pat. 34. ●. 8. p. 4.  Ric. Andrews gent. Leonard Chamberlain Esquire, and to the heirs of Andrews, in 34 H. 8. Radway-Grange (which is in the parish of Bishops-Ichington) to 
Pat. 36. ●. 8 p. 6.  Francis Goodere gent. and his heirs 13. Apr. 36 H. 8. And in 7 E. 6. another proportion to 
P●●. 7 E. ●● p. ●.  Thomas and Humphrey Cocks, both brethren, and to the heirs of Thomas. But what hands they have passed through since I know not.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) hath been anciently appropriated to the Monastery of Stoneley. In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
MS. in ●●ac.  but at two marks; and in 26 H. 8. the vicarage 
MS. pe●●s S.A. ●●. aur. f. ●. b.  at Cxii s. over and above viij s. allowed for Procurations and Synodaells.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes.  Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Will. Ebern. Cap. 12. Cal. Aug. 1321. 
Langt. f. ●9 b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Thomas de Radway Cap. Id. junii 1328. 
Northb. f. 22 a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
joh. le Glees Pbr. 11. Cal. Oct. 1335. 
Ib. f. 28. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Thomas Veysy Cap. 8. Cal. S●pt. 1349. 
Ib. f. 50. a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Thomas your Pbr. 3. Non. junii 1351. 
Ib. f. 54. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Will. de Paylinton Pbr. 5. Cal. julii 1354. 
Ib. f. 58. a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Thomas de Haluton Monachus 4. Junii 1378. 
Street. f. 24. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
joh. de Doncaster Monach. 12. Oct. 1384. 
Ib. f. 32. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Edm. Chamberlain Cap. 8. Junii 1403. 
Burgh. f. 12.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Will. Smyth Cap. ult. Nou. 1410. 
Ib. f. 26. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Ric. Watton Cap. 28. Sept. 1417. 
Ball. f. 5. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Will. Reynolds Cap. 22. Dec. 1418. 
Ib. f. 7. a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
joh. Roulande 11. Martii 1424. 
Heyw. f. 14. a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
D. Thomas Harewode Cap. 24. Sept. 1427. 
Ib. f. 19 b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
joh. Fletcher Pbr. 13. Apr. 1429. 
Ib. f. 22. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Henr. Andrew 8. Apr. 1432 
Ib. f. 27. a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Nich. sway 19 Jun. 1433 
Ib. f. 31. a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
joh. Grover Pbr. 20. Nou. 1433. 
Ib. f. 32. a.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Tho. Noel Pbr. 22. Jan. 1441 
Ib. f. 40. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
joh. clerk ult julii 1443. 
Ib. f. 41. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
joh. Smyth Pbr. 25. Apr. 1450. 
Bo. f. 10. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
Ric. Bishop 5. Martii 1498. 
Bowl. f. 202. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
D. joh. Everton 5. Jun. 1506. 
Bl. f. 4. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
D. Ric. Jonson Cap. 22. Junii 1529. 
Ib. f. 15. b.   Abbas & conu. de Stoneley. 
D. Will. Warner Cap. 11. Apr. 1536. 
Str. & P. f. 14. a.   
Thomas Mecock 6. Sept. 1574. 
Samps. & B. f. 2. a.   D. Maria Regina. 
Walt. G●les 30. Maii 1575. 
Ib. f. 46. a.   D. Eliz. Regina. Jacobus Rex. 
jeremias Hill. Cler. 4. Oct. 1620. 
Mort. bund. incert.     

Tisoe.  
FOllowing the tract of Edg-Hill, it leads me next to Tisoe, which stands likewise at the skirt thereof, having within its precincts the Hamlets of Westcote and Kyte-Herdwyke. This is a great Lordship, and contained xxiii. hides in the Conq. days, as appears by his general Survey 
i Domesd. lib. , where it is written Ticheshoc, being then rated at xxx li. and possessed by R●b. de Stadford, (a person of eminent note) at which time there was a Church: but before the Norman Invasion Waga, of whom in Wotton I shall speak, held it.  
Continuing to the posterity of the said Robert for divers ages, I find 
k Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 19 b. etc. , that in 7 E. 1. Nich. de Stafford held it, as part of his Barony, by the service of one Knights fee, having at that time two carucates in demesn, and xiii. Tenants occupying certain proportions of land under several Rents, and divers particular services; viz. ploughing, Harrowing, Mowing, Thrashing and the like. And that Robert de Stafford, son to the same Nicholas, held then also a good quantity of land here of his said father, upon which he had nineteen. tenants, who, occupying the greatest part thereof, performed the like servile duties as his father's Tenants d●d. At that time also it appears, that the Monks of Bordsley had 3. yard land and a half with●n the precincts of this Lordship; The Nuns of Brewood two yard land and a half, The Bishop of Worcester 4. yard land; The Canons of Stone 3. yard land, with the adv●uson of the Church; The Canons of Kenilworth 5. yard land; The Canons of Erdbury 2. carucates; and the Templars of Balshall 1. carucate, all of the fee and gift of the Barons of Stafford: A●l wh●se Tenants, except 
l Ib. f. 100 a & b.  those to the Canons of Kenilworth ● and templars, did their suit twice a year at the Court Leet held at Kinton for that Hundr●d.  
Wh●ch N●cholas L●rd Stafford, in 13 E. 1. had Free-warren granted to him ●n all his demesne lands here: 
m Cart. 13 E. 1. n. 96.  So also in 15 E. 3. had Ralph Lord Stafford grand child 
n Cart. 15. E. 3. n. ●.  to the same Nicholas, in consideration of his acceptable services (he being at that t●me Steward of the King's household) a weekly market 
o Cart. 15. E. 3. n. ●.  granted to h●m and his heirs therein upon the Tuesday, and a Fair 
p Cart. 15. E. 3. n. ●.  year●y for four days; viz. on the Even and day of S. Peter ad Vincula (commonly called Lammas) and two days following: As a so a Court-Leet, w●th W●●s S●rey and div●rs other privileges. But ●n 12 H. 8. did Edw. D. of Buck pass 
r F. levat. T. T●in. 12. H. 8.  away this manor to R●c. B. of Winchester and others, to the use of Sir W●ll. Compton Kt. and his heirs; since which time they have enjoyed it, the Earl of Northampton (wh●se descent in Compton-Winyate 
s MS. in offic. A●m. [L. 17.] f. 148. a.  inserted,) being now owner there●t.  
That wh●ch the templars had here was granted to them by R●b. de Staff●rd, and Henry de Clinton, being in 31 H. 2. valued 
t MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  at vi li. two s. vi●i d. But coming afterwards to the C●own, w●th all other lands belonging to the Relig●ous house's, was ●n 7 E. 6. past 
u Pat. 7 E. 6. p 11  out, by the name of a manor to Edw. Aeliorby of Balshall gent. and Henry Hugford of Solthull gent. and their heirs by letter's P●t. dated 26. Maii, being now called Temple-Tisoe, by way of distinction from the other lordship.  
Within the precinct of that manor in Tishoe, now belonging to the E. of Northampton, (but anciently to the family of Stafford as I have showed) there ●s cut upon the side of Edg-Hill the proportion of a Horse ●n a very large form; which, by reason of the ruddy colour of the Earth, is called the Red Horse and giveth denomination to that fruitful and pleasant country thereabouts, commonly called The vale of Red Horse: The Trenches of wh●ch ground, where the sh●pe of the said Horse is so cut out, being yearly scoured by a freeholder in this lordship, who holds certain lands there by that service.  
The Church (dedicated to the Assumption of the B. Virgin) being given 
w Carp. vol. 2. f. 25. b.  to the Canons of Stone by Rob. de Stafford, grandchild to the first Robert who lived in the Conq. time, was in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
x M S. in Scac.  at xxx. marks (and appropriated 
y Giff. f. 376. b.  to those Canons by Godfrey Giffard B. of Worcester in an. 1294. 22 E. 1.) and in 26 H. 8. the vicarage at 
z MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 20. a.  x li.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
Hugo de Bidulph Cap. 12. Cal. Maii 1249. 
Giff. f. 427. a.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
D. Rob. de Codeshale Pbr. 5. Id. Sept. 1316. 
Ma. f. 47. a.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
joh. de Wotton Pbr. 6. Maii 1357. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 22. a.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
joh. Prymme Pbr. 8. Sept. 1369. 
Lyn. f. 2. a.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
joh. Bleech Cap. 3. Apr. 1426. 
Morg. vol. 1. f. 37 a.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
Thom. Blome 19 Martii 1438. 
Bourch. f. 55. b.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
D. joh. Cowpland Cap. 1. Martii 1451. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 99 b.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
D. joh. Lyngard Cap. 24. Maii 1462. 
Ib. vol. 1. f. 172. a.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
D. Walt. Busbie Cap. 3. Sept. 1471. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 21. b.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
D. Ric. Hyndman 7. Sept. 1486 
Alc. f. 161. a.   Prior & conu. de Stanes. 
D. Ric. should ult. Dec. 1526 
jeron. f. 28. b.   Will. Barnes gen. 
Will. Edward's Cler. 23. Martii 1563. 
Heath f. 36. a.    

Monumental Inscriptions. Upon a Marble grave stone in the chancel.  
............. Uxor Edmundi baronis de Stafford ...................  
On another towards the North side of the Church.  Hic iacet dominus Thomas Mastropp qui mortem obiit xxix. Novembris anno M. CCCClxv.   

Westcote.  
THis place, lying Westwards from Tisoe, was involved therewith at the time of the Conq. Survey; but till 3. Joh. I have not seen it mentioned in any Record, and then was there a Fine levied betwixt one Alardus de Westcote, and Basilia de Mora, of certain lands here, it being of her inheritance 
a Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. Greswould gen. , as one of the three daughters and coheirs of Rob. fitz oats, who was Lord of Locksley also, and held it of the Barons of Stafford; by one of which, either himself, or one of his Ancestors was, it seems, enfeoft. Which said Basilia, being married 
b Ibid.  to Peter de Mora, had issue 5. daughters; the eldest whereof was wife 
c Ibid.  to Ralph le Falconer, otherwise called Ralph de Mora; the second to 
d Ibid.  Rob. de Offeworth; the third to 
e Ibid.  Rob. Balance; the fourth 
f Ibid.  to pauline Peyure; and the fift to 
g Ibid.  one Leonard a Kt.  
This Ralph le Falconer, alias de Mora, had 
h Ibid.  issue by her a son, named Peter de Mora; which Peter, about the 38 H. 3. past 
i Ex autog. penès Will. Vicecom. Stafford.  away all this Village of Westcote to the Canons of Kenilworth; so that in 7 E. 1. the Prior of Kenilworth was certified 
k Inq per H. Nott. etc. f. 100 b.  to be Lord thereof, holding it of the Baron of Stafford by the service of half a Kts. fee. But at the same time had 
l Inq per H. Nott. etc. f. 100 b.  the hospital of S. John, situate without the East gate at Oxford, where Magdalen college now stands, a carucate of land in this Village, and the Monks of Stoneley 1. yard land: which proportion, belonging to the said hospital, being 
m Rot. de Quo W.  purchased by the Master, Brethren, and sisters thereof, about the beginning of Edw. 1. reign, was in 13 E. 1. 
n Rot. de Quo W.  found to be 4. yard land. Upon the Foundation of which college temp. H. 6. the lands here in Westcote, with the rest that belonged to the above mentioned hospital, were transmitted thereto, as in Willoughby I have intimated. But that which the Canons of Kenilworth had here, was in 34. H. 8. granted 
Pat. 34. ●. 8. p. 4.  to Ric. Andrews, and Leonard Chamberlain, and the heirs of Andrews.   

Kyte-Herdwike.  
THis being also a member of Tisoe, and possessed therewith by the ancient Barons of Staf●ord ● was by R●b. de Stafford, Grandchild to the first Robert, given 
Reg. de Kenilw. p. 40 & p. 157.  unto Will. G●ffard; who bestowed 
Reg. de Kenilw. p. 40 & p. 157.  〈◊〉 whole hide thereof upon the Canons of Kenilworth in H. 2. time, in recompense for the wrongs he had done them, and for the pardon of his sins; which grant the said Robert 
Reg. de Kenilw. p. 40 & p. 157.  confirmed. But how or when Giffard parted w●th his interest here, I cannot show; Howbeit in 36 H. 3. it appears 
Te●t● de N , that the heir of Ralph de Mora held half a Kts. fee in this place of Robert de Stafford: And in 7 E. 1. Ric. de Bleys was certified 
Inq. per H. Not. etc. ●. 101. a.  to be Lord of part thereof, which he held of the said Baron of Stafford by the service of two parts of a Kts. fee: and 
Inq. per H. Not. etc. ●. 101. a.  john de Cantilupe owner of another part of it, held it of the said Baron by the service of the third part of a Kts. fee, and 1 pound of cumin. I have not found the true reason of its being called Kyte-Herdwike; but that it was usually so termed appears by several 
E●●. 19 ●. 2 ●. 23. ●. 21. R. ●. ●. 48. 〈◊〉. 6. H. 4. ●. ●8.  Records. In 10 H. 6. Will. Verney of Wolford Esq. was Lord 
Rot. in 〈◊〉 penès Re● R.  thereof, and held it by the third part of a Kts. fee. From whom ●t pa●t to Ric. Dalby of Brokehampton, as it seems; for the said Richard died 
〈◊〉 20. ●. 4.  seized thereof in 20 E. 4. leaving Robert his son and heir xxx years of age.   

Compton-Winyate.  
FUrther Southwards stands Compton-Winyate, being so called for distinction from the other Comptons' in this County; having had that addition in respect that long since there was a Vineyard within the Lordship, as by tradition of the Inhabitants appeareth. And (as all others of the same name) was originally ●o called from its situation in a low and deep valley, the word Cwin in the British, and Cumbe in the Saxon importing no less. In the Conq ●●. time it, being possessed 
Domesd. ●●b.  by Turchill de Warwick, contained viij. hides and one Virgate; too whereof were held by Almarus of the said Turchill, and valued at xl s. Three and a Virgate by one Roger, which were rated at L s. and the rest by Alu●inus prized at iiii l.  
That the greatest part of Turchil's lands came actually to Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line; and that the residue, which the said Turchil's heirs enjoyed, was by them held of the said Earl, and his descendants, is plain enough by what I have so often expressed: but whether the first that assumed his surname of this place was immediately enfeoft thereof by one of those Earls, or by any of Turchill's posterity, I cannot positively affirm, in regard that the Record 
Testa de Nevil.  of 20 H. 3. and that of 
Testa de Nevil.  36 H. 3. do not directly concur; the former of them intimating, that the half Kts. fee, which Philip de Cumton than had here, was by him held directly of the Earl; and the other, that it was held by Thomas de Cumton (son of the same Philip I presume) of Thomas de Arden lineal heir to Turchill, and that he held it over of the Earl. Neither am I certain that this Philip was the first that became enfeoft thereof; for I find 
c Rot. P. 16 H. 2.  an Arnulphus de Comton, and likewise an Osber●us de Comton in 16 H. 2. As also 
d Reg. de Kenilw. p. 15. & p. 120.  Waleranus de Cumton in R. 1. and beginning of K. John's time, all of this County; but whether these or any of them were of this place, is hard to determine.  
The first mention I meet w●●n of Philip de Cumpton, above specified, from whom I conclude this family to be descended, is in 5 joh. or thereabouts: For Will. Poer Shiriff of this County in 4.5. & 6 joh. was witness 
e Ib. p. 158.  with him to a grant of lands lying in Ti●hoe, made by R●c. de Bereford, and Cecilia his wife to the Canons of Kenilworth at that time●che succession from which Philip is on the next page inserted, in order of time as Records do warrant it; but I have not adventured to knit them together, excepting where there is apparent proof.  
In 7 E. 1. it was certified, 
f Inq. per H. Not. etc. ●. 71. b.  that Philip de Comptone (Grandchild, I presume to the former) was then Lord of this manor, where it is writ- Compton-Wyniate ● and that he held it of Thomas de A●dern by the service of half a Kts. fee, and he of the Earl of Warwick: At which time the said Philip had 2 carucats of land here in demesn, and ...... Freeholders, who held of him six yard land by several Rents: As also 5 Tenants holding 3 yard land, paying certain Rent, and performing divers servile labours. It was likewise then certified 
g Ib. f. 72. a. , that the Templars had 3 Freeholders here, who were possessed of two yard land, for which they paid a certain Rent, and did suit to their Court at Warwick.  
Of the memorable employments that any of this Family had, I shall here briefly take notice as I find them recorded. Robert de Compton (grandchild to the last Philip) was 
h Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 2. m. 30.  in that expedition of Wales in 15 E. 2. In 6 E. 3. john de Compton was a Knight 
i Claus. 6. E. 3. in d. m. 29.  for this Shire in the Parl. then held at Westin. In 23 E. 3. Thomas de Compton of this place, being one 
k Claus. 50 H. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  of the Coroners in this Shire (an office of very great account in those days, which he held 
l Claus. 50 H. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  till 50 E. 3.) was also in the same 23 year of E. 3. joined in Commission 
m Rot. F. 23. E. 3. p. 2 m. 13.  with sundry other persons of quality for assessing and collecting a xvth and xth. To him succeeded Edmund, a Coroner 
n Claus. 12. R. 2. m. 22. Claus. 22. R. 2. p. 2. m. 8.  also, both in the beginning and later end of R. 2. time. But touching his descendants I have not seen much that is memorable till H. 8. time, that Will. Compton (son and heir to another Edmund) who was but xi years of age 
o Esc. 9 H. 7.  at his father's death (which happened in 8 H. 7.) being first a Page 
p Ex Coll. H. Ferrer  to Henry Duke of York (second son to K. H. 7.) afterwards, when he was King by the name of Henry the 8 ●h became Groom of his bedchamber; for I find him styled 
q Pat. 1. H. 8. p. 2. m. 13  Garcio Camerae in the first year of his reign: Nay he quickly grew in such farther favour with that K. that he was the same year advanced to be chief 
Life of H. 8. by the L. Herb. Polyd. Virg. p. 621. l. 29  Gentleman of his said Bedchamber; and within three years after, in consideration of his good and faithful service, had a special grant to himself and his heirs of an honourable Augmentat on to his Arms, out of the said King's own royal Ensigns and Devises; viz. a Lion passant gardant Or, and for his Crest a demi Dragon erased gules, within a Coronet of gold, upon a torse Argent and vert, as by special Letters, under the same King's sign manual, bearing date at Westminster the 7th of Novemb. in the fourth y●ar of his reign, and exemplified 
* Ex autog. penès jac C●mito● Nor●hampt.  by Thomas W●●●thesley then Garter principal King of Arms, with his Seal and the Seal of his Office, the 14th of December following, appeareth. About which time, or soon after, he was Knighted, as is evident by that title attributed to him the next ensuing 〈◊〉, in a Patent 
Pat. 5 H. 8. ●. 2.  for life of the Chanceloursh●p ●f Ireland. But that office he held not long; for the Archbishop of Dublin had a grant 
a Pa●. 7. H. 8. p. 3.  thereof in 7 H. 8.  

Philipp●● de Compton 5. Joh. 


* Testa de N.  Thomas de Cumpton 36 H. 3. 

Philippus de Cumpton 7 E. 1. 


† Nom. vil.  Robertus de Cumpton 9 E. 2 

R●b. de Cumpton 1● E. 2. 

Thomas de Compton 23 E. 3. 

Edm. de Compton 12 R. 2. 

Will. de Compton 10 H. 6. 

Rob. Compton, de●unctus 21 E. 4 

Edmundus Compton obiit ●●. 7. 

Will. Compton miles obiit 20 H. 8.- Werburgia filia & haeres joh. Brereton mil. relicta Franciser Cheyney mil. 

Petrus Compton obiit 30 Lan. 35. H. 8.- Anna filia Georgii Comi●is Salopiae. 

Henricus Baro-Compton obiit 31 Eliz.- Anna filia joh. Spenser de Althorpe in come. Northampt. mil. 

He●r. Compton miles de balneo.- Francisca filia Franci●ci Comitis Hun●indoni●●, ux. 1.   

Will. Baro Compton, erectus in Comite● Nor●hamp. 2 Aug. 16. Jac. obiit 24. Junii. 7. Car.- Eliz. filia & haeres joh. Spenser mil. 

Spenser, Comes Northamp●. occisus in praelio apud Hopton-Heath an. 1643.- Maria filia Francisci Beaumont militis. 

Jacobus com●s Northampt. duxit Isabellam filiam & cohaer. Ric. Sackvile Comitis Dors.  
Carolus Will. Spenser mil. Franciscus. Henricus.  
Anna. Penelope. mil.      
Thomas Compton mil.  
Margar uxor. Henr. Baronis Mordant.                    
joh. de Cumpton 6 E. 3.           
In the same year of that K. he led 
s Life of H. 8. ut supra p. 37.  the Rereguard of the King's Army at therovene, composed for the most part of the retinue belonging unto Richard Fox Bishop of Winchester, and Wolsey, than the King's Almoner, being about 800. in number. In 10 H. 8. he was charged 
t MS. 1● bibl. Cotton ● sub effig. O●●●nis E. 11.] f. 40. a.  with providing of 50 Archers for the King's service in his Wars; In 16 H. 8. joined, 
u Polyd. Virg. p. 678 n. 10.  with the Marq. Dorset to assist Thomas Howard Earl of Surrey ●n his expedition towards Scotland against the D. of Albany, who then had invaded the North parts. And in 17 H. 8. he had the title 
w Pat. 17. H. 8 p. 1.  of Bursarius Regis.  
This Sir Will. erected 
x Lel. ●. ●n. vo●. 4. f. 1st  a fair manor house, here at Compton, most of the brick used in that structure being brought ʸ from Fulbroke, where a ruinous Castle was, whereof he had the custody by the Kings grant 
z Lel. ●. ●n. vo●. 4. f. 1st  and Keepership of the Park; which Castle he pulled down, making use of the materials for that building. In the chapel within this House was a costly window of rare workmanship, the passion of our Saviour being therein very lively represented; and in the lower part there of his own portraiture, as also that of his Lady, b●th kneeling in their surcoats of Arms. The park likewise, which is very large, was begun by the same Sir Will. about the xi. year of H. 8. For than had the licence, 
a Pat. 11. H. 8. p. 1.  not only to impark certain grounds there, enclosed at that time; but to include and lay to the same 2000 acres more of land and wood, lying in Compton superior, and Compton inferior (alias Compton Uyneyatys) for the use of himself and his heirs for ever. He married 
b V●●●t. Com●●●. an. 161●.  W●rburge the Daughter and heir of Sir joh. Brereton Kt. widow 
c Esc. 2●. H. 8. Wilt●.  of Sir Francis Cheyney Kt. And by his Testament 
d I●nky● q. 17.  bearing date 8 Martii an. 1522. (14 H. 8.) bequeathed his body to be buried here at Compton, with his Ancestors, and appointed that his said Lady should likewise be there interred; as also a Tomb of Alabaster made by the discretion of his Executors for his Father and set over his grave, with his Arms cut thereupon; and the body of his Mother taken up where she was buried, to be brought hither and laid by his said Father. By which Testament he likewise bequeathed to the King, from whom he acknowledged that he had received all his preferment, a little Ch●st of Ivory, whereof the lock was gilded, with a Chess board under the same, and a pair of Tables upon it; and all such Jewels and treasure as was enclosed therein; most humbly desiring his highness to acc●●t thereof as a remembrance of him. He also bequeathed to the said King certain Specialties to the summ● of a thousand marks, being for money lent to Sir Thomas Bullein Kt. to the intent that the K. would be so gracious to his Lady and Children, as to permit his said Will to be performed, as he there expresseth.  
And m●●●●ver appointed, that his Executors 〈…〉 in his name two Chanteries, here at Compton; and every priest of the said Chanteries to have yearly for his salary x marks, they being to do daily service in praying for the souls of the King, Queen, an● the Lady Anne Hastings; as also for the souls of himself, his wife, his ancestors, and all Christian souls; which Priests and every of them to be presented to the Ordinary of the diocese, and he to make Institution and Induction accordingly: And if ●he said Priests or any of them should die, 〈◊〉 the● the Abbot of Winchcomb, and his successors, to present covenable clerk's within two months after the vacancy: And in case he or his successors should fail, that then the Abbot of Evesham to do the same, in such a form as is above rehearsed. After which, about vi. years, he died 
e Life of H. 8. ut 〈◊〉 p. 215.  of the sweeting sickness; viz. in 20. H. 8. (being at that time of the Bedchamber to the King, who was also in great danger.) Touching the Probate of his Will, so potent a man was Cardinal Woolsey in those days, that Sr Henry Guildford, one of his Executors, professed 
f Life of H. 8. ut 〈◊〉 p. 215.  openly, that he could not obtain it till he had paid a thousand Marks.  
To which Sr Will. Compton succeeded Peter his son and heir, then in minority; whose wardship was committed 
g Pat. 20. H. 8. ●. 1.  to the said Cardinal. This Peter, marrying 
h E●c. 37. H. 8.  Anne the daughter to George Earl of Shrewsbury, died 
i E●c. 37. H. 8.  before he accomplished his full age, sc. 30. Jan. 35. H. 8. leaving issue Henry 
k E●c. 37. H. 8.  of the age of xlix. weeks and 5. days. Which Henry being Knighted 
l 〈…〉 A● m. [M. 18.]  in 8. Eliz. was summoned 
m C●au●. de e●dem an. in 〈◊〉.  to Parl. amongst the Barons 8. Maii 14, Eliz. and died 
n Annal. E●●z. per 〈◊〉.  in 31. Eliz. leaving issue by Frances his first wife, daughter to Francis Earl of Huntingdon Will. his son and heir, created 
o Pat. 14. Eliz.  Earl of Northampton 2. Aug. 16. Jac. Who being also precedent of the K. council in the Marches of Wales, one of the Knights of the most honourable Order of the Garter, and lieutenant to the King in this County of Warwick, wedded Eliz. the daughter and heir to Sr john Spenser Kt Alderman of London; and died an. 1630 (7. Car.) leaving issue Spenser Earl of Northampton his son and heir, whose marriage and issue the pedigree, before inserted, showeth.  
The Church (dedicated to S. .....) had 
p Inq. per. H. Nott. etc. f. 72. a.  anciently two yard land belonging thereto; and in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
q MS. in Scac.  at viij. Marks; but in 26. H. 8. at 
r MS. penès SA. ●q. aur. f. 20. a.  x li. As for the fabric thereof, it is now totally reduced to rubbish, having been demolished in an. 1646, when Compton house was garrisoned by the Parliament forces; the Monuments therein of the before specified Sr Will. Compton and his Lady, with that of Henry Lord Compton, his grandson, which were very beautiful and stately, being then utterly razed, and knocked in pieces: so that in stead of them (whereof I was not so happy as to take notice whilst they stood) I shall here to the memory of that worthy person, who was the first raiser of this House to that lustre it hath since had (I mean, the before specified Sr Will. Compton) and honour of the Family, insert the portraitures of him, his Lady and Children, as they still remain (having been set up in his time) in the chapel of of Balliol college in Oxford.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes etc.  Robertus dominus de Compton. 

〈◊〉 f. 28 a.  Thomas de compton-winzate Diac. 2. Kal. Martii 1304.  Robertus dominus de Compton. 

●orl. vol. 1. ●. 21. a.  Rog. Herbelot Accol. 23. Oct. 1330.  Thomas de Compton. 

W●l●t. vol. 2. ●. 68 a.  Thomas de Clipston Cler. 20. Dec. 1343.  Thomas de Compton. 

Ib. f. 118. a.  Rob. le Ferour 19 Feb. 1347.  Nobilis vir Radulfus Baro de Staff. 

●. Serm. f. ●29. b.  Adam de Kyngesthorp Cler. 29. Sept. 1349.  Rad. Comes Staffordiae. 

●r. vol. 1. f. ●6. b.  Will. de Pirton Pbr. ult. Apr. 1359.  Will. de Peyto ex concess. Rad. Comitis Staff. 

〈◊〉. f. 2. a.  Will. manning Pbr. 11. Sept. 1369.  Will. de Peyto ex concess. Rad. Comitis Staff. 

●b. f. 4● a.  Adam skill Pbr. 5. Dec. 1370.  D. joh. de P●ito miles. 

〈◊〉. f. 80● b.  D. joh. Sulgrave 27. Julii 1390.  Edmundus de Compton dominus de Compton-Winzate. 
joh Etyngdon Pbr. 7. Oct. 1395. 
Tid. f. 10. a.   Edmundus de Compton dominus de Compton-Winzate. 
Adam Merston Pbr. .... 1406 
Cliff. f. 96. a.   Agneta de Compton, relicta Edm. de Compton. 
joh. de Compton Cler. 1 Feb. 1411. 
Ptu. f. 40. b   Will. Compton armiger. 
joh. Norton in leg. Ba●c. 22 Apr. 1413. 
Ib. f. 54. b.   Will. Compton armiger. 
Magr. Rob. Ryssenden 7. Martii 1414. 
Ib. f. 64. a.   Will. Compton armiger. 
joh. Banning 26. Nou. 1415. 
Ib. f. 74. b.   Will. Compton armiger. 
Will. Boveton Cap. 28. Oct. 1416. 
Ib. f. 77. a   Venerab. vir Rob. Compton dominus de Compton Wynzate. 
D. Rob. Rendur Cap. 1. Maii. 1452. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 101. a   Venerab. vir Rob. Compton dominus de Compton Wynzate. 
Magr. joh. Paylady Cap. 17 nou. 1460. 
Ib. f. 156. a   Venerab. vir Rob. Compton dominus de Compton Wynzate. 
D. joh. Newith Cap. 8. Ap. 1462. 
Ib. f. 171● a   Idem Rob. 

Ib f. 184. b  Magr. Ric. Dobbes 25 Feb. 1463.  Idem Rob. 

Ib. f. 188. b  D. Thomas moleners' Cap. 2 Apr. 1465.  Idem Rob. 

Ib. f 231. a  D. joh. Smalebroke 25 Oct. 1468.  Discretus vir. Edmundus Compton. 

Mort. f. 40 a  D. Rob. Smyth Cap. 7 Febr. 1489.  Rob. Throgmorton ar. & alii feoffati terr. Will. Compton, domini de Compton defuncti. 

Jig. vol. 2. f. 4. b  D. joh. Hawksford 17 Apr. 1498.  Will. Compton ar. 

Ib. f. 34. a  D. joh. Oliver, alias Smyth, 26 Apr. 1504  Will. dominus Compton. 

Bull. f. 83 b  R●b. Hale Cler. 21 julii 1607.    

Brailes.  
I come next to Brailes, within which parish are the Hamlets of Chelmescote, and Winderton. This Lordship is of a very large ex●ent, yet anciently more spacious; for Tanworth, which is of itself a great one, was heretofore a member thereof, as ●n my discourse of that place is manifested; the whole, being certified by the Conq. surveyed 
t Domesd. lib.  to contain 46. hides, having woods of 3. miles in length and 2. in breadth: All which then yielded to the K. yearly Lvl l wi●h xx horse loads of salt, and then were in his own hands: But before the Conquest it was part of the possessions belonging to Edwine Earl of Mercia. Which part, wherein the woods were so contained, I conclude to be Tanworth, whereof there is no express mention, by name, in the said general survey.  
I am of opinion, that it was given to Henry de Newburgh, Earl of Warwick, by K. Will. the Conq. for clear 
u Regist. Col. de Warw. f. 8. a  it is that the said Earl possessed it. It should seem, that in the grant thereof, the number of hides, which it contained, were expressed, and very likely the same that the general Survey before mentioned had recorded; but, that either the measure was too large, or that K. Stephen had a mind to get some money from Roger Earl of Warwick, under that pretence; for it appears 
w Rot. p. 5. Steph. , that about the beginning of his reign, he put him to CC marks fine for the overplus of the hides ●n this manor. After which his posterity enjoyed it, till K. Henr. 7. in 3. of his reign, got all the poss●ssions belonging to that great earldom, as in Warwick I have manifested.  
In 31. H. 3. upon the agreement 
x F. de div. Come levat. 3. sept. Hill. 31. H. 3  betwixt john de Plessets with Will. Mauduit and Alice his wife; it was (inter alia) settled upon the said John for life, he having wedded Margery the daughter and heir to Thomas Earl of Warwick (as in my story of the Earls hath been showed) which John together with his said wife, the next ensuing year, obtained a Charter 
y Cart. 32. H. 3. m. 2.  from the King, for a market here upon the Monday every week; and a Fair to beg●n on the Even of S ● George, and to continue for the space of two days following. After which; viz. upon the death of Will. Mauduit Earl of Warwick in 52. H. 3. it was by agreement betwixt Alice his widow, and Will. de Beauchamp the succeeding Earl, assigned 
z Cart. 52. H. 3. in d. m. 10.  to her as part of her dower. But in 7. E. 1. was in the possession of the said Will. who then held 
a Inq. per H Nott. &c f. 80. a  in demesn 3. carucates of land here; as also a certain Park containing xxx acres, with Warren and other liberties. Which Earl had lx. yard land, here, held of him by sundry Tenants, under several rents, and certain particular services; whereof in regard that in those times the like was usual in most places, I will here give instance in one; viz. Adam Underwood; who holding one yard land, paid for the same 7 bushels of Oats yearly, and a Hen; being to work for the Lord from the feast of St Mich. th'archangel till Lammas, every other day except Saturday; viz. at mowing as long as that time should last; for which he was to have as much grass as he could carry away with his scythe: & at the end of Hay-harvest, he & the rest of his fellow Mowers to have the Lord's best Mutton, except one; or xvid in money; with the best Cheese saving one, or vid in money; and the Cheese-fat, wherein the said Cheese was made, full of salt.  
As also, that from the said Feast of Lammas till Michaelmas, he was to work two days in the week, and to come to the Lord's Reap, with all his household, except his wife and his shepherd, and to mow down one land of Corne● being quit of all other work for that day. That he should likewise carry two Cart loads and a half of the Lords hay, with seven Cart load of stones for three days, and gather nuts for three days; And in case that the Lord should keep his Christmas at this his manor of Brailes, he to find three of his horse's meat for three nights. That he should blow thrice a year for the Lord; viz. 6. selions, and do the same tillage within xx. miles: And moreover to make 3. Quarters of Malt; giving for every Hogg above a year old, id, and for every one under, a half penny. And lastly, that he, and the rest of the said Tenants here, should give xii. marks to the Lord, at Michaelmas yearly, by way of Aid, and not marry his daughter; nec filium coronare (id est, nor make his son a Priest) without licence from the lord [That being an usual restraint, of old, in villainage tenors, to the end that the Lord might not lose one of his villeins, by coming into holy Orders.]  
As for the Freeholders here, I shall only mention some of them; viz. 
b Ib. f. 93. ● etc.  Nich. de Segrave, who held at that time viij yard land of the Earl by the service of the sixth pa●t of a knight's fee; Theobald de Nevil, and Robert de Hastang viij. yard land, by the service of a pair of gilt spurs: and Peter de Montfort xuj. yard land, by the 4th part of a Knights fee. At that time the Nuns of Wroxhall had 
c Ib.  one yard land here, which was given to them in pure alms by Walleran E●r● of Warwick. So also had the Canons of Kenilworth 4. yard land, but that was in right of the Church, as part of its glebe. After this, viz. in 13. E. 1. Will. de Beaucamp Earl of Warwick claimed 
d Rot. de Quo W●  by prescription to have certain privileges here; viz. Gallows, with Assize of Bread and Beer, which were allowed: For i● is a large and goodly manor, the yearly value whereof in 9 E. 2. being rated 
e Rot. F. 9 E. 2. m. 11.  at no less than 93 05 s 04 l ob. q..  
There is little else memorable touching this manor, so long as it continued to the Earls of Warwick: But shortly after it came to the Crown, as aforesaid, it was leased 
f Pat. 23. H 7. p. ●.  to Richard Hungerford, and john Hopper for xl. years; and afterwards; viz. in 
g Pat. 21● H 8. ●. 1.  21 H. 8. the site thereof● and all the demesn lands, with the market and Fair; as also the water-Mill and Warren of Coneys, to William. Willington of Bercheston for xxi. years which Will. held it not out the whole term, for in 30 H. 8. there was another Lease 
h Pat. 30 H. 8. ●. 6.  made thereof to Will Rainsford, one of the Gentlemen ushers to the King, for xxi years. And in 30 Henry 8. the King past 
i Pat. 38 H. 8. ●. 7.  away the inheritance thereof to Thomas wymbush Esq and the Lady Eliz. Talboys his wife, and to the heirs of the said Elizabeth Which Thomas and Eliz. in 1 E. 6. sold 
k F. levat. ●. M●ch. 1. E. 6.  it to William. Sheldon of Beoley in Com. Wigorn: whose great grandchild, William, now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. George) was 
l R●gist. de. K●nil. p. 144  given to the Canons of Kenilworth, in King H. 1, time, by Roger Earl of Warwick, Simon then Bishop of Worc. confirming 
m Ib. p. 85.  the grant; whereupon in R: 1: time, ensued the endowment 
n I●. p. 91.  of the vicarage by john de Constantiis Bishop of Worc. with all the Altarage, and small tithes, as well of the demesns, as of the lands held in bond service; together with the third sheaf: As also one yard land, with the housing and orchard belonging to it. After which, viz, in an. 1291 (19 E. 1) the profits belonging to the Rectory were estimated 
o MS. in Scac.  at xx marks and a half, and the vicar's portion at xviii marks: but in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
MS. penès S.A. eq. ●ur. f. 19 a.  at xxli.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Regist. de Kenilw. p. ●1.  Magr. Richardus, temp. R. 1.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. p. 91.  Magr. Alex. de Manestoke an. 1211.  D. Rex ratione Vacationis Priorat. de Kenilw. 

Pat. 6. joh. ●. 2.  Magr. Hillarius Cler. 6. Joh.  D. Rex ratione Vacationis Priorat. de Kenilw. 

Pat 9 joh. ●. 2.  Ric. de Tirinton. 9 Joh.  Pr. & conu. de K. 

Giff. f. 458.  D. Hugo de Kenilworth Pbr. 14. Cal. nou. 1300.  Pr. & conu. de K. 

Ren. f. 17. a.  Gilb. de Wythibroke Pbr. Id. Sept. 1313.  Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Magr. joh. de Chelmundescote Diac. 6. Cal. Apr. 1325. 
Cob. f. 107 a   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Rog. White Pbr. 5. Martii. 1353. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 8. a.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. Mile 16. Sept. 1360. 
Ib. f. 31. a.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Bradway Pbr. 13. Dec. 1361. 
S. Germ. f. 112. a.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
D. Rob. Scharborleyn 22. Feb. 1398. 
Tid. f. 36. b.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Io. Bentham cap. 7. Dec. 1419. 
Morg. vol. 2. f 5. b.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
D. Rob. Bandy 2. Apr. 1433. 
S Germ. f. 249. b.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Magr. Thom. Taylard penult. Feb. 1455. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 135. b.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Mud Cap. ult. Martii 1467. 
Ib. f. 210. b.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Thom. Yardley Cap. 10. Aug. 1479. 
Alc. f. 58. a.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
Magr. Hugo. Chysenall art. Magr. 20. Sept. 1458. 
Ib. f. 150. b.   Idem Pr. & C. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Hill Cap. 3. Julii 1489 
Mort. ●. 30 b   Wil Gower de Woodall in come. Wig. ar. ratione concess. Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
Ric. Bishop Cler. 12. Martii 1540 
Bell. f. 16. a   Phil. & M. Rex & Regina. 
Magr. Thomas Bastard S. Theol. Bacc. 14. Dec. 1556. 
Heath. f. 23. b.   joh. Tonly de Burmington, & joh. Bishop de Brailes gen. 
Will. Tovye Cler. art. Magr. 20. Junii 1584. 
Bull. f. 25. b   Walt. Savage de Broadway, Will. Sheldon & Will. Sheldon. 
Andr. Dakers Cler. 26. Apr. 158. 
Ib. f. 70. a.   Barnabas Bishop. 
jac. Pallawyne Cler. S. theol. Bacc. .... Feb. 1611. 
Ib. f. 93. a.   Cancellarius, Magistri, & Scolar. Univers. Oxon. virtute Actus Parl. 
Gerardus Verrier Cler. art. Magr. 4. Aug. 1624. 
Ib. f. 107. b    

Monumental Inscriptions in the Church.  
HERE LIETH the body of John Davis Gentleman a faithful lover of God's word, who departed this life the seventh day of March Aᵒ domini 1609.  
HERE LIETH the body of Helen Davis the wife of Thomas Davis, who was buried the 4th day of April Aᵒ domini 1621.  
JOHN BISHOP gentleman, son of Barnabas Bishop who died the fift of October 1627.  
HERE lieth buried the body of Helen Bishop, the wife of John Bishop of Brayles gentleman; which Helen deceased the xxxth of December Aᵒ domini 1588.  
JOHN BISHOP Patron of this Church who lived 92 years in good credit, and made an happy end the third day of April 1601. God grant him a glorious resurrection. Amen.  
HERE lieth the body of Robert Davis gent● Elder son of Richard Davis, who by an happy exchange forsook the earth to enjoy heaven the first of Novembr 1625.  

Epitaphium.  
Reader should I boast my prize  
I might too much wrong thine eyess  
And reduce thee to that state.  
Which was Niobies sad ●ate:  
Let this suffice then, here doth lie  
Stout Mars and witty Mercury.   
HERE lieth the body of Elizabeth the daughter of Richard Davis gent. whose virtuous life is now her best and surviving monument, and plainly declareth her unto all, that she changed this life for a better the fifth of August, 1623.  

EPITAPHIUM.  
WHAT FEMALE sex doth often sever  
This Phoenix hath conjoined together,  
Virtue and beauty seldom greeting  
In her congratulate their meeting:  
Lo then interred within this place  
The virgin's glory and the maiden's grace.   
In this Church of Brailes there was a gilled founded 
q MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. ●3 a.  by Ric. Nevil Earl of Warwick, by the name of a wardens Brethren, and Sisters, with two Priests, to celebrate divine service every day, and to pray for the souls of the said Founders: the revenue whereof in 37 H. 8. was certified to be xviiil l xiii s two d ob. out of which a Grammar School was then here maintained. There was also here a Chantry of two Priests, of a much elder foundation; but because it relates most to Chelmescote, I purpose there to speak of it.    

Chelmescote.  
OF this place I do not find any mention till H. 3. time, it having been originally a member of Brailes, and possessed therewith by the old Earls of Warwick: but in 20. of that King's reign Roger de craft, and Sim. de Turvill were certified 
r Testa de N.  to hold half a knight's fee, here, of the Earl of Warwick: and in 
s Testa de N.  36 H. 3. Rog. de craft and john Mace. In that Record it is written Chelmundescote; whereby 'tis apparent, that it had at first its appellation from one Ceolmunde (an usual name in the Saxons time:) Howbeit afterwards was the family of Hubaud (whereof I shall discourse in Ipsley) possessed thereof; it being seized 
t Esc. 50 H. 3.  into the King's hands in 50 H. 3. for the rebellion of Henry Hubaud, then in Kenilworth Castle against the King. But things being composed by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, the same Henry enjoyed 
u Esc. 52 H. 3.  it again; and in 7. E. 1. was certified 
w Inq. per H Nott. etc. f. 94. a  to hold it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of the fourth part of a knight's fee; at which time he had five yard land here in demesn, and four held by several Tenants of him in villainage. All which did his son, john Hubaud possess, 
x Esc. 9 E. 2  in 9 E. 2. But after that time, till about Lxx. years, I have seen no more of it, than that Reginald Lord Grey of Ruthin in 1 H. 4. conveyed 
y Ex autog. penès Ric. Shukburgh eq. aur.  it unto one john Lee: which John by certain Feoffees, past 
z Ex autog. penès Ric. Shukburgh eq. aur.  it to Baldwin Boteler in 10 H. 6. whose daughter and heir Elizabeth brought 
a Ex autog. penès Ric. Shukburgh eq. aur.  it in marriage unto Eustace de Grenevil, about the 38 of H. 6. Since which time the descendants of the said Eustace have enjoyed it till of late years.  
I am of opinion, that the said Eustace de Grenevill began the depopulation thereof: for our countryman Rous (who lived in that time) complains of it. 
b Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 144.  After which others followed his example; for by the Inquis. 
c Inq. s●per depop.  taken in 9 H. 8. it appears that Henry Grenefeild gent● depopulated 3. mess. and 1. Cottage, enclosing Cxx. acres of land; the Master and Brethren of the Trinity and S. George his gilled in Warwick 1. mess. with a carucate of land and a half, containing lx acres; and the Chantry Priest here at Chelmescote 1● mess. and 50 acres of land. From which Henry Grenefield descended Richard, that d●ed seized of this manor in 12 jac. whose grandchild Richard, about 12 Car. sold it unto Ric. Shukborough of Shukborough Esq.  
Besides this manor already spoke of, is there another here, at least in reputation; for in 30 H. 8. Will. Walter was possessed 
d Mich. Rec. 30 H. 8. rot. 20.  thereof, in right 
e Inq. super de pop. 3. E. 6.  of Isabel his wife: Which Will. demised the same to Will. Willington Esq (of whom in Barcheston I have spoken;) who in 1 E. 6. converted 
f Inq. super de pop. 3. E. 6.  4 mess. here into cottages, as also 200 acres of arable land into pasture: And being seized in Fee-simple of one mess. and lx acres of land more, did the like by it. All which, by his last Will and Testament 
g Ex ve●. exempl. penès Tho. Holt eq. aur. & Bar.  he bequeathed (inter alia) to his cousin Will. Barnes and his heirs; upon condition that he should distribute certain sums of money to the poor of Brailes, Shipston, and Tysoe.  
In the chapel here at Chelmescote, there was a Chantry founded by one Thomas de Pakinton of Brailes, in an. 1322 (16 E. 2) as appears 
h Regist. voc●t. the White-book penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 124● a. etc.  by a certain Agreement indented, made the 16 day of jan. the same year, betwixt Thomas Cobham then Bishop of Worcester, the Prior and Covent of Kenilw. and Gilb. de Wythibroke Vicar of Brailes on the one part, and the said Thomas de Pakinton on the other part; whereby the same Prior and Covent, with the said Vicar of Brailes do grant liberty to the said Thomas and his heirs to provide a fit Priest for celebration of Divine service in the chapel before-specified, and to maintain him at his and their proper charges: which Priest was to be presented to the Vicar of Brailes, for the time being, by the said Thomas and his assigns, making oath to be accountable unto him for all Tithes, obventions, and oblations there received, as due to the mother Church of Brailes: provided that he the said Thomas, with his Tenants and neighbours of Chelmescote, might have divine service in that chapel, if they thought f●●, so that they did perform all parochial rites● and receiv● the Sacraments at the Church of Brailes: and in acknowledgement of their duty ther●●n, to repair thither on Christmas day, Candlemas, Good Friday, Easter day, Whitsunday, St ●eorge his day, and All Saints: as also on the day of the Dedication of the said Church of Brailes, there to hear divine service, and visit the said parish Church, except manifest and reasonable cause should appear to the contrary; and that on those days there should be no service at all in that chapel; All which was confirmed 
k Montacute f. ●9. a  by Simon Montacute Bishop of Worcester in an. 1334. 8 E. 3.  
But in 21 E. 3 the said Thomas de Pakinton, than Parson of Maple-Derham in Oxfordshire, by his Instument 
l Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  dated Feb. 25. settling upon Nich. Laumprey of Wroxston, his nephew, the inheritance of four messages, and four yard land, lying in Over Brailes, and of the Fee called Segrave's Fee, together with lxvis ob: yearly Rent, issuing also out of certain lands there, did appoint, that with the profits of the said land and rent, two Priests should be perpetually maintained, to celebrate divine service daily in the parish Church of Brailes, for his noble Lord Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, his ancestors, kindred, and heirs: As also for himself, his parents, kinsfolks, and their posterity, and for the souls of all faithful people deceased. Howbeit, the complete Ordination of this Chantry was not till the year 1348 (22 E. 3) And then did 
Ex Car●●l. Warw. ●om. f. 96. b  the said Thomas de Pakinton, declaring himself to be the Founder of a Chantry consisting of four Priests, within the Parish of Brailes, appoint and direct, that they should clebrate divine service for his Lord the Earl of Warwick, his Countess, children, and ancestors; as also for him the said Thomas, and all his ancestors and kinsfolk in manner following; viz. two of them, which were to inhabit near the said Chapel at Chelmescote in the house there assigned for them, every day to sing the matins of our blessed Lady, and the matins of the day, with all Canonical hours distinctly, and openly; and to celebrate mass daily in manner and form following, unless they should be hindered by sufficient cause; viz. One of them every sunday, and on the great festivals; and on Monday the mass of the holy Trinity, Tuesday of St Thomas the Martyr, Wednesday of St Katherine and St Margaret, Thursday of Corpus Christi, Friday of the Holy cross, and Saturday of the annunciation of our Lady.  
The other priest to celebrate every day the mass of Requiem, for the souls of all the faithful departed this life: And in every mass, except by reason of solemnising the festival, he should be hindered, to say seven Collects; one of the celebration of the mass; The second for him the said Thomas de Pakinton; viz. Deus qui caritatis, etc. The third also for him likewise, after he should be departed this World: Deus cujus misericordiae non est numerus, suscipe pro anima famuli, tui etc. The fourth of St Thomas the Martyr. The fift of the Annunciation of the blessed Virgin. The sixth for the souls of the deceased, beginning with Inclina. The seventh, the general Collect which beginneth thus, Sanctissime Dei genetrix Maria; especially naming therein the said Earl, his Countess, and children: as also him the said Thomas de Pakinton, and all his kindred. And upon all Holy days and others, except the solemnity of the festival did hinder, to say a Placebo and Dirige, with commendation of the souls of the persons before spoken of, & for the souls of all the faithful deceased. And likewise ordained that the other two Priests should also live together near the said mother Church of Brailes, in the house assigned for them, and be daily present therein at matins, and all other canonical hours, to join with the Priests belonging to the Church, except just cause and hindrance happened: and daily sing mass at the Altar near his Father's grave, behaving themselves in Masses and all other things in such sort as is directed for the two Priests at Chelmescote: And moreover, that all these Priests, before their admission to these Chanteries, should take their corporal oaths before the Vicar of Brailes, for the time being, that they would preserve the mother Church of Brayles indemnified, and observe all other orders as aforesaid, to their utmost power. Which Ordination was confirmed 
●b. f. 97. a  accordingly by the Canons of Kenilworth, as Rectors of the said Church of Brailes; as also by john de Chelmescote then Vicar of Brailes, ●he Earl of Warwick, and Bishop of Worcester.   

Winderton.  
THis, being also a member of Brailes, is not very anciently (for aught I have seen) mentioned in Records; for the first time, that I meet with it, is in 20 H. 3. Where it appears 
o Testa. de N.  that it was held of the Earl of Warwick by half a Kts Fee, one of the D'Eivills, of Walton-Deivill in this County, being possessed thereof; and in 
p Testa. de N.  36 Henry 3. Robert D'Eivill.  
It seems that D'Eivill became first enfeoft thereof by Roger de Clifford; for by a pleading 
q Plac. de Jur. A●s. Craft. Hill. Warw. in baga de Ragman.  in 12 Edvardi 1. betwixt Thomas de la More, and Hugh D'Eyvile, the said Thomas called Roger de Clifford to warranty for the same: which Roger in 7 Edvardi 1. was certified 
r Inq. per H. Nott etc. f. 94 a.  to be Lord thereof, and to hold it of the said Earl by the service of half a knight's Fee; having than one carucate of land in demesn, and nineteen yard land held of him in villainage.  
To this Roger de Clifford succeeded another Roger, who wedded Isabella 
s Esc. 11. E. 1. n. 56.  daughter and one of the coheirs to Robert de Vipount; and upon an agreement made with john de Crumbwell, husband to Idonea, widow of Roger de Leyburne, the other daughter and coheir of Robert de Vipount, past 
t Esc. 9 E. 2  his interest in this manor to the said Idonea and her heirs, in exchange for some other lands: whereupon it became afterwards seized 
u Rot. F. 20. E. 2● m. 10.  into the King's hands for some misdemeanour committed by the said john de Crumbwell, in staying beyond Sea, contrary to the King's command; yet such was the King's respect to the said Idonea, that he permitted her to take the profit thereof towards her maintenance: but upon her death without issue, which happened in 
w Claus. 8. E. 3. m. 31.  8 Edvardi 3. it divolved 
x Mich. Rec. 10 E. 3  to Edw. le Spenser, son of Hugh le Spenser the younger, by virtue of an entail 
y F. levat. Oct. Hill. 15 E 2.  made in 15 E. 2. Howbeit, that which is here called the manor, was but the moiety of this Hamlet (as it seems) the other moiety continuing in the family of Clifford still: for I find that in 14 Edw. 3. Rob. de Clifford Lord of Westmoreland, gave 
z Ex Regist. de Haghmon p●nès Edw. Jones de Salop. Are.  to the Canons of Haghmon in Shropshire all his lands and Tenements lying here in Winderton, having the Earl of Warwick's licence 
a Ex Regist. de Haghmon p●nès Edw. Jones de Salop. Are.  for the same, of whom they were held: as also the King's 
b Ex Regist. de Haghmon p●nès Edw. Jones de Salop. Are.  which expresseth plainly that it was the half of this Village.  
But that which was Spenser's manor came 
c Esc. 2. H. 5. n. 23.  at length by descent to Isabella daughter of Thomas Lord Despenser, as sister 
d Esc. 2. H. 5. n. 23.  and heir to her brother Richard; which Isabella first married to Richard Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny (afterwards made Earl of Worcester) and secondly to Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick: After whose death she settled 
e Pat. 18 H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  it (inter alia) upon St Ralph Boteler Kt and others, and their heirs, for the performance of her last Will, as she should make declaration of her mind therein, for the health and advantage of her soul: Yet it should seem, that notwithstanding this purpose of hers, it descended to her heir, and so consequently came to the crown, as the rest of the Earl of Warwick's Lands did; and was not granted away till 1 M. that the Queen disposed 
f Pat. 1. M. p. 15.  thereof to Michael Throkmorton esquire and his heirs, who died 
g Esc. 3. Eliz.  seized of it 1 nou. 5. & 6. Ph. & M. leaving Francis his son and heir 7. years of age. As for what the Canons of Haghmon had here, or at least so much thereof as I have seen any authority for, it was passed 
h Pat. 17 E●iz p. 5.  out of the Crown by Q. Eliz. unto john Dudley and john Ascough, and their heirs in 17. of her reign.  
I shall now follow this hilly part of the Country no farther; but, returning more into the Va●e, must take my course by those brooks and streams, which glide through the rest of this Hundred, till I have made a perfect view thereof: In observance of which order, I next come to that petty torrent, that hath its head within the precincts of Dasset; and so, dividing the Lordships of Merston-Boteler & Kineton, creepeth along betwixt the two Waltons, as also the Wellesbourns, near unto which it joineth with Avon.   

Merston-Boteler.  
THis, being possessed 
i D●mesd. li●.  by Hugh de Grentemaisnill in th● conqueror's time, had then a Church and two Mills, and containing x. hides was valued at xv li. But ere long after, Ralph Boteler of Oversley had a grant thereof, as it seems, for, in King Stephen's time, he gave 
k Ca●t 14 E. 3. n. 12. per Insp.  the Church to the Monastery of Alcester, of his foundation: And it may very well be presumed, that the above specified Hugh de ●remema●●nill so conferred it upon Boteler, in regard that Robert Blanchema●ns Earl of Leicester wedded 
l Rot. de commit. Leic in baga de Inq. & ●●n●●●s penès Came●. Scac.  not his daughter and heir, called Petronill, till H. 2. time. But of this family of Boteler I shall speak historically in Oversley, therefore will I next take notice of what is most memorable in relation to this place in particular.  
From the beforespecifyed Raph ● it descended to William le Boteler; who in 7 E. 1. 
m Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 103. a. b.  held it of the Earl of Leicester by the service of two Kts. fees, having then one Watermill here, and two carucates of land in demesn, and xxx. Tenants holding one yard land and a half, by payment of certain Rent, and performance of several services; viz. ploughing, Reaping, carrying Corn and the like: As also x. Cott●ers; but these did 
n Esc. 25 E. 1.  their suit to the Court-Leet held for the Honour of Leicester.  
In this town had 
o Inq. per H. Nott. etc. ut. sup●a.  Ralph de Ardern also at that time seven yard land, which he held of john Mallore, and he of the said William le Boteler: Of which Botelers the last that had to do here was Sir William le Boteler Knight, who left issue Eliz. his daughter and heir, first married unto Sir Robert de Ferrer Knight, and afterwards to Thomas Mollington, as by the descent in Oversley will appear. From which Eliz. it descended to Nevil, and afterwards to Gascoign, as Oversley did: and was by Sir William Gascoign Knight, (the fourth from him that married Nevill's heir) sold 
p F. levat. T. Trin. 29 H. 8.  to Thomas Lord Cromwell in 29 H. 8. which Thomas being attainted 
q Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 6  in the Parl. begun at Westminster 30 H. 8. it eschaeted to the Crown, and was thereupon granted 
r Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 6  to Richard farmer and Anne his wife, and to john farmer their son, and Maud his wife, and to the heirs male of the said John, by the King's Letters Patent dated 23. Nou. 36 H. 8. But it seems that the said John died without issue male; for I find that K. Edward 6. in 7. of his reign, by his Patent 
s Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 4.  bearing date 23. Junii, granted it to Peter Temple of Derset in this County gent. and Thomas Lee of Clatercote in the County of Oxford gentleman, and their heirs, to hold in Capite by the xlth part of a Knights fee. Which Peter sold away sundry parcels thereof to several persons, about the beginning of Queen mary's reign; amongst which john Woodward purchased 
t Pat. 1. & 2. Ph. & M. p. 12.  the manor place, and a large proportion therewith. Which John died 
u Esc. 3. & 4. Ph. &. M.  seized thereof 8. Nou. 2. & 3. Ph. & M. leaving Richard his son and heir 50. years of age; who died 
w Esc. 4. & 5. Ph. & M.  also seized thereof 14. Aug. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. leaving John his son and heir 26. years of age. But the greatest 
x Esc. 6 Eliz.  proportion besides (viz. 1. mess. 1. Garden, 1. Orchard CCC. acres of land, x. acres of meadow, viij. acres of pasture, and L. acres of Heath & furs, was sold to Tho. and Edward Savage by the before specified Peter Temple, and Thomas Lee: which Edward died 
y Esc. 6 Eliz.  seized thereof in the life time of Thomas; and Thomas departed this life 1. Jan. 5. Eliz. leaving John his son and heir xxx. years of age.  
The Church being given 
z Cart. 14 E. 3. n. 12. per Insp.  to the Monastery of Alcester by Ralph le Boteler, Founder thereof in K. Stephen's time, was in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. rated 
a MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  at xii. marks: at which time the Prior of Ware had a portion of the Tithes belonging thereto, valued at 1. mark. And in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
b MS. penest ● A. eq. aur. f. 19 ●.  at viij li. iii s. iv d. the Rectory being appropriate 
c MS. penest ● A. eq. aur. f. 19 ●.  to the Monks of Alcester, and then rated at 
d MS. penest ● A. eq. aur. f. 19 ●.  xvii li.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
Will. de Alencester Cap. in Vigil. b. Cath. Virg. 1268. 
Giff. f. 8. b.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
Rog. dictus le Boor Pbr. 7. Id. Apr. 1284. 
Ib. f. 125. b.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
D. Milo de Cirnecester Pbr. 3. Non. jun. 1306. 
Geyn. f. 10. b.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
D. joh. Enche Pbr. 15. Cal. Aug. 1337. 
Hem. f. 10. a.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
Phil de Warmynton Cap. 7. Julii 1339. 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 16. a.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
Ric. Wylkins Cap. 5. Dec. 1402. 
Cliff. f. 11. a.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
D. Thom. Sompner Cap. 15. Nou. 1416. 
Pev. f. ●●. b.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
D. Will. Doninton Cap. penult. Junii 1420. 
Ca●p. vol. 1. f. 185. a.   Abb. & conu. de Alencester. 
D. joh. Tamworth 27. Apr. 1464. 
Mo●g. vol. 2. f. 13. b.   Abbas & conu. de Evesham. 
D. joh. clerk Cap. 14. Jan. 1480. 
Alc. f. 80. b.   Abbas & conu. de Evesham. 
Magr. joh. Pryn in decret. Bacc. 5. Apr. 1521. 
jeron. f. 3. a.   Thom. Woodward gen. 
joh. Morse Cler. 11. Sept. 1583. 
Bull. f. 23. b.   Ric. woodward gen. 
Rad. Wright Cler. 2. Martii 1590. 
Ib. f. 61. b.   Ric. woodward gen. 
Nich. Byfeild Cler. 21. Jan. 1601. 
Ib. f. 76. b.   Francisca Woodward Vidua. 
joh. Palmer Cler. 2. Feb. 1603. 
Ib. f. 78. b.   Francisca Woodward Vidua. 
Rob. rainbow Cler. 8. Jan. 1619 
Ib. f. 100 b.     

Kineton.  
THis town, as it gives name to the Hundred, whereof I have spoke already at my entrance thereinto, so stands it about the centre of it; and, for divers respects, as I shall anon observe, is a place as worthy of note, as any other in this part of the County. There are two places in the Conquerors Survey 
c Domesd. lib.  wherein the name of Cintone (which is all one with what we now call Kington or Kineton) is to be found; the one amongst the lands belonging to the Earl of Mellent; but I make a doubt whether that concerns this place, rather believing it to be Kington now an obscure Village lying near Claverdon: The other amongst the lands of Will. fill. Corbution, and then held by one Ailmarus being then certified to contain no more than two hides, besides the woods, estimated at half a mile in length, and 4. furlongs in breadth; all which was then valued but at x s. and had been the freehold of Turchill de Warwick in Edward the Confessors days.  
But whether that were this Kington, I am as unsatisfied; believing rather this not to be at all mentioned in Domesday-book, as some other places of note; viz. Alcester and Tamworth, in this County are not, though then in the Ks. hands, as I conclude those places were: for it appears by a very authentic Record 
* Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 69. a. , that it was ancient demesn; id est in the possession of King Edward the Confessor, or King William the conqueror, and very likely of other Kings before those days; the name thereof importing no less. But the first certain mention that I find of it, is in the Reg●ster 
f Regist. de K●ni●w. p. 143.  of Kenilworth ● where it appears, that King H. 1. possessed it, and gave the Church to the Canons of that House immediately after the Foundation thereof— E●clesiam etiam de Chintona de meo domino Concedo, etc. are the words of his Charter.  
This King Henry granted 
g Ib. p. 145.  also to Milo one of the sons to Will. de Oxinford, and the rest of his Brethren xxx s. per an. lands here in Chinton, which William their father, who is also called Vicecomes, held of him; and namely the land of Swinlic, given by the said King to them and their mother in exchange for what they had in Blochesham. Which Milo is he, as I guess, who was called Milo de Kineton, being a witness to many Charters in this County, about that time. But this land so given to the same M●lo and his brethren, King Stephen had again from him● and gave 
h Ib. p. 145.  it to the said Canons of Kenilworth at such time as he confirmed to them the grant of the Church by King H. 1. Howbeit the manor itself continued in the King's hands; for it appears 
i Rot. P. 12. H. 2.  that in 12 H. 2. Will. Basset, than Shiriff of this Shire, accounted for the charge of making a goal here: and in 
k Rot. P. 23 H. 2.  23 H. 2. xi. marks and a half, were assessest: and received from this town for Aid to the King, under the title of A●xilium Burgorum & Villarum, & hominum, per Will. fill. Radulfi, Will. Basset. & Mich. Belet, justice's Itinerant at that time.  
In 4 R. 1. there was xiv li. xv s. viij d. bestowed in 
l Rot. P. 4 R. 1.  workmanship upon the Gaol here, by the Ks. special Precept, Herebert de Putot and William Balance (the one Lord of Hopsford ● the other of Ashorne in this County) being Overseers of the repair. But in 7 joh. the King, having rendered Pilardington to Hugh de Gurnay, from whom he had taken it, and bestowed it upon Hugh de Hercy, 
Claus. 7. Joh. m. 1.  commanded the Shiriff that he should deliver possession of this manor to the said Hugh de Hercy, by way of exchange for his title in Pilardington; upon condition, that if the said Hugh de Hercy could by any friendly agreement, or by course of law recover Pilardington from the same Hugh de Gurnay, that then he should deliver up this back again to the King. Which was accordingly done: for I find that Hugh de Hercy did repossess Pillardington; whereupon the King having this again, by his Charter 
n Cart. 18 joh. in d. m. 1.  bearing date at Lincoln 28. Sept. 18. of his reign, granted it in Fee-ferm to Stephen de Segrave and his heirs (of whom in Caludon I have spoke) paying into the Exchequer yearly xii li. viz. at Easter vi li. and Michaelmas vi li. being the ancient Rent that it yielded to the Crown.  
After which, viz. in 4 H. 3. the same Stephen de Segrave obtained the King's Charter, 
o Claus. 4 H. 3. m. 4.  dated 28. Aug. for a market here weekly upon the Tuesday. And the next year following did the King direct his special Precept 
p Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 2.  to Thomas de Estleg and William Basset, reciting, that whereas he had granted unto them his special Commission for the seizing of all the Demesns and Eschaets which appertained to the Crown, they should not meddle with this manor, in respect that the same Stephen de Segrave had a Patent thereof from King John, which had been exhibited to him the said King. And in 11. of his reign, to fortify his title, granted unto him a new Charter 
q Cart. 11. H. 3. m 34.  thereof, together with the like for the Tuesday market, bearing date at Westminster. 10. Feb. the same year: confirming it again by another 
r Cart. 13 H. 3. m. 16.  dated at Oxford 26. Dec. 13. of his reign, whereby he added the grant of an yearly fair to continue for two days; viz. upon the Even and day of S. Peter and Paul. To which Stephen succeeded Gilbert de Segrave, and to Gilbert Nicholas his son and heir, who being in 
s Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  that rebellion with the Barons in 49 H. 3. and thereby forfeiting his whole estate, this manor, so eschaeting to the Crown, was by the King given 
t Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  to Edmund his son (afterwards created Earl of Lancaster:) which Edmund soon after bestowed 
u Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  it on Ralph le Butiller and his heirs, who thereupon had the King's, confirmation 
w Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  there●f● bearing date at Kenilworth 3. Oct. 50 H. 3. reserving the Rent of xv li. to be yearly paid into his Exchequer at E●ster and Michaelmas by even portions. Howbeit such application did the said Nicholas use towards the before specified Edmund, that he not only obtained 
x Claus. 51 H. 3. m. 3.  this manor again the next year following, but extraordinary respects otherwise: Neither was Ralph le Butiller without 
y Pat. 55 H. 3. m. 20.  satisfaction, by way of recompense instead thereof.  
After which viz. in 7 E. 1. the same Nicholas, being certified 
z Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 69. ar.  to hold it in Fee-ferm of the King by the Rent of xii li. per annum, before expressed (in which Record it is said to be de an●iquo dominico) had four carucates of land in demesn, two windmills, and two Dove-houses, with a Court Leet, Gallows, and other Liberties, besides the Mercafe: As also xxxvii. Sokemen 
* Such as had been Tenants in ancient demesn. Brit. Cap. 66. n. 2. , who held 31. yard land under several Rents, and divers servile employments: And in 20 E. 1. had Free-warren 
a Cart. 20 E. 1. n. 17.  granted to him in all his demesn lands here. But from this family of Segrave it divolved at length, by Eliz. a daughter and heir, to john de Mowbray, as Caludon. (whereof I have already spoke) did; who in 29 E. 3. had a pardon 
b Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 3. m. 8.  for the Relief thereupon due by them to the King. And upon the partition of Moubray's lands betwixt the coheirs; viz. Howard and Berkley, coming to Berkley's share, was in 9 H. 7. assigned 
c Pat. 9 H. 7. p. 10. , in part of her dowry, to Anne, the wife of Will. marquis Berkley. To which family it continued till of late years: for I find that Henry Lord Berkley, son of Sir Maurice Berkley was seized 
d Esc. 2. Eliz.  thereof in 2 Eliz.  
There hath been anciently a Castle here, situate North-east from the town, about two furlongs; whereat, as the tradition is, King John sometime kept his Court.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) was by King H. 1. given 
e Reg. de Ken●lw. p. 143.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, as I have already intimated, and confirmed 
f Ib. p. 89.  to them by Baldwin Bishop of Worcester, in H. 2. time. In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
g MS. in Scac.  at xxi. marks; and being rebuilt about the beginning of E. 2. time, was consecrated 
h Maid. f. 29. a.  anew by Walter Maydenston Bishop of Worcester xuj. Kal. julii anno 1315. (9 E. 2.) When the vicarage was ordained I have not seen; but in 26 H. 8. it was valued 
i MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 a.  at viij li. vi s. viij d. per annum, that being the stipend 
k Ib. f. 45. a.  wherewith (as it seems) it had been originally endowed.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

S. Germ. f. 158. a.  Henr. Vicarius Eccl. de Leminton an, 1338.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 174. b.  Rob. Harwode Pbr. 19 Junii 1374.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Wak. f. 12. a.  Phil. de Warmynton Pbr. 7. Apr. 1379.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ibid. b.  Will. Slygh Pbr. 13. Maii 1379.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 40. b.  Ric. Smyth. 23. Febr. 1384.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 43. b.  Rob. hunt 23. Maii 1386.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Tid. f. 42. b.  joh. Shukburgh Cap. 22. Aug. 1399.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Cliff. f 86. a.  D. Will. Baker Pbr. 15. Julii 1405.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Pev. f. 5. a.  D. joh. Gylot 1. Dec. 1408.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 78. b.  Ric. Shepley 2. Jan. 1416.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bourch f. 66. b.  D. joh. Tamworth Pbr. 25. Febr. 1439.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 64. b.  Will. Vauce 17. Oct. 1448.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Alc. f. 137. b.  Magr. Ric. Bonyfaunte S. Theol. Bacc. 12. Sept. 1484.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Gyg. 2. f. 8. b.  D. Thomas Rawlinson Cap. 11. Sept. 1499.  D. Elizab. Angliae Regina. 

Bul. f. 31. b.  Rob. Williams Cler. ult. Jan. 1585.  D. Elizab. Angliae Regina. 

Ib. f. 33. b.  joh. Haal Cler. 17. Martii 1586.  D. Elizab. Angliae Regina. 

Ib. f. 55. a.  Thomas Howghton Cler. 17. Aug. 1587.  Edw. Bentley ar. 

Ib. f. 108. a.  Ric. Wotton Cler. 11. Aug. 1624.   

Arms in a South window of the Church.  Nebule Arg. and gules. 
 Arg. a fesse engrailed betwixt 6. billets gules. 
Aylworth.    

Kineton parva.  
OF this place I have seen nothing till 7 E. 1. and then was it certified 
l Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 70. a. , that Nich. de Segrave had 3. Tenants here, holding .... yard land, by performance of several services, it being a member of Kineton before spoken of. It should seem that those lands, which the Canons of Kenilworth had within the precincts of Kineton, were in this Kineton-Parva: for in that grant 
m Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 4.  made by King H. 8. to Ric. Andrews, and Leonard Chamberlain, and the heirs of Andrews, whereby the capital message and site of this manor, and six yard land belonging thereto, are passed unto them, it is said, that the same was part of the possessions belonging to that Monastery.   

Brokehampton.  
THis Village situate on the bank of the little brook below Kineton, taketh its name from thence; and being originally a member of that Lordship, continued involved therewith till that King John gave 
n Ex ut membr. penès Ric. Dalby gen. Testa de Nevil.  it to Ralph de Thurbervill and his heirs, by the name of the manor of Brochamton, to hold by the service of the 4. part of a Knights fee. Which Ralph was a person of no ordinary note and trust, as it seems: For in 6. Joh. when Alice Countess of Warwick gave that great Fine, whereof in my story of the Earls I have made mention, to the end that she might continue a widow during her own pleasure, have the tuition of her children, and a reasonable dowry, etc. the Shiriff of this County was commanded 
o Rot. F 6. Joh. m. 7. , that for her payment thereof, and performance of what else was to be done on her part, security should be taken before him the said Ralph; as also her Oath, in such sort as he should expound it. To him succeeded Lucas de Turbervill, or Trublevill (for I find it both ways written) from whom this land being taken 
p Lib. rub. f 144.  as an Eschae● (it seems) about the 12. year of King John, was in 1 H. 3. restored 
q Pat. 1 H. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  to Ralph de T●ublevill his brother, as belonging to him by right of inheritance: and yet forasmuch as it had been part of the demesns of the Crown (as a member of Kineton) was in 6 H. 3. through the advice of the King's great council, reseized 
r Rot. F. 6. H. 3. m. 4.  by the Shiriff, as all other lands of that nature were.  
How the said Ralph made his agreement with the King appears not; but in 13. of his reign he granted 
s Cart. 13 H. 3. m. 13.  and confirmed it to him and his heirs, together with seven yard land in Kintone, for the service of the fourth part of a Knights fee. Which Ralph being dead in 16 H. 3. Alice his widow had an assignment 
t Claus. 16 H. 3. m. 7.  of this land for her maintenance: but the next possessor 
u Ex vet. membr. p●nès praefat. R. Dalby.  thereof was Henry de Trublevill, and after him (though how I cannot discover) Thomas de Wapenbury (of whom in Wapenbury I have spoke) scil. in 
w Testa de Nevil.  20 H. 3. Which Thomas granted 
x Ex praefat. memb.  it to john Mile, who had issue 
y Ex praefat. memb.  Richard, and he Henry Mile; whose daughter and heir called Margaret was wedded 
z Ex praefat. memb.  to Will: de Welham, and over-lived him, being a widow 
a Ex autog. penès eund. R. D.  in 30 E. 3. To this Margaret succeeded Sir john Brauncestre Knight, as owner of this manor, but whether by purchase or otherwise I cannot directly affirm: which John demised 
b Ex autog. penès eund. R. D.  all or the greatest part thereof, to one Robert Dalby, and john Dalby his son in 51 E. 3. and afterwards sold 
c Ex autog. penès eund. R. D.  it to Hugh Dalby, whom I conceive to be son to the said John.  
This Hugh Dalby was farmer 
d Esc. 22. R. 2. n. 101.  unto Thomas de Mowbray Duke of Norff. of his manor of Kineton in R. 2. time, and a person in much trust and employment by the descendants of that Duke, as I shall show anon. In 19 R. 2. he bore the office 
e Rot. F. 19 R. 2. m. 18.  of Eschaetor for this County and Leicestershire. In 20 R. 2. Thomas Mowbray Earl of Nottingham, and marshal of England, by his 
f Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 2. m. 5. per Inspex.  Deed bearing date 10. Feb. in consideration of his good service, granted to him an annuity of x li. per an. during life, issuing out of his manor of Chacombe in Northamptonshire; having in Octob. before (being then governor 
g Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 2. m. 5. per Inspex.  of Calais in Picardy) constituted 
h Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 2. m. 5. per Inspex.  him, with john Styvecle, his attorneys to prosecute all suits for him, and answer whatsoever should happen in his absence. In 22 R. 2. he was constituted 
i Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 1. in d. ●. 25.  one of the Justices of Peace in this County; and in 17 H. 6. departed 
k Esc. 17 H. 6.  this life, leaving john Dalby his son and heir 32. years of age; who dying 
l Ex vet. membr. penès praefat. R. D.  without issue, Ric. Dalby, his brother, became his heir. 
m Ex vet. membr. penès praefat. R. D.  Which Richard was made Feodary 
n Ex autog. penès eund. R. D.  to John Duke of Norff. in 32 H. 6. for all his lands, lying in the Counties of Leic. Warwick, Nottingham, Derby, and elsewhere within the Realm of England, the Counties of Norff. Suff. Sussex, and Surrey excepted, for the levying, collecting and receiving of all Reliefs and profits whatsoever accrueing by such knight's fees as belonged to the said Duke: As also his Receiver general to collect all the Fees and commodities appertaining to him by reason of his Office of Earl Martial of England, through every Barony and part of a Barony, according to the Statute therein made and provided; for which pains and travail therein, he was to have the one half of all the said profits, over and above his reasonable costs expended in that service.  
This Richard in 38 H. 6. went 
Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17.  over with Nich. Husce esquire into Picardy, for the custody of the Castle of Guynes, in respect whereof he had the King's Letters 
Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17.  of protection; but upon his recess to this his house at Brokhampton, where he made his abode, the said protection was revoked 
Pat. 38 H. 6. p. 2. m. 17. ; and died 
Esc. 19 E. 4.  in 6 E. 4. leaving Robert 
Esc. 19 E. 4.  his son and heir; from whom is lineally descended Richard Dalby gent. now Lord of this manor.   

Cumbroke.  
THis, lying near unto a narrow and deep valley, through which the little brook before specified runs, had thence its name; the word Cumbe signifying, in our old English, such a hollow place (as I have elsewhere showed:) But there is very little that I find memorable in relation thereto, other than the dedication 
Reg. de ●enilw. p. ●6.  of the Church and Church-yard, by Simon Bishop of Worcester in H. 1. time, to the honour of God, the blessed Virgin, and St. Margaret, saving the right of the mother Church of Kineton: For I cannot see that it was a distinct manor of itself, but that the manors of Kineton and Brokhampton did extend into it, as from sundry authorities may be observed; and therefore I shall pass it by, only taking notice, that the chapel in 26 H. 8. (for so it was then called) had 
MS. pe●●s S. A. ●. aur. f. ●. a.  the small Tithes and oblations of this Hamlet, belonging to it, which were valued at Cvi s. viij d. per annum.   

Compton-Murdak.  
THis, taking its name, as all other Comptons' do, from the situation in or near some deep valley, hath had the addition of Murdak to distinguish it from the many other Comptons' in this County, in regard that the family of Murdak were anciently owners thereof. In the conqueror's time it was possessed 
w Domesd. lib.  by the Earl of Mellent, and rated at seven. hides, which were valued at vi li. there being then a Church; but in the general Survey then taken, it is written Contone. From this Earl of Mellent it came to his brother Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick, with other great possessions in this County, as I have elsewhere often intimated; whose son and successor Earl Roger granted 
x Ex autog. penès Grevil. Verney eq. aur.  it, together with the advouson of the Church unto Robert Murdac and his heirs, towards the later end of H. 1. time, to hold by the service of one Knights fee, Will. Earl of Warwick confirming the same unto Roger son to the said Robert.  
In 38 H. 3. Will. Murdac had a Charter 
y Pat. 38 H. 3. Vascon. m. 10.  of Free-warren granted to him in all his demesn lands in this place, and in Hethcote in Northamptonshire: which Will. in 
z Inq. per H Nott. etc. f. 91. b. etc.  7 E. 1. had two carucates of of land in demesn here, xv. Tenants holding several proportions by sundry servile labours, and certain Rents; as also 3. Freeholders, and xuj. Cottiers. Being a Knight 
a Plac. de Jur. & Assis.  in 13 E. 1. he had his trial 
b Pat. 13 E. 1. m. 24.  at Warwick, before the Justices of Gaol delivery, concerning the death of one Ralph le Bedel, for which he was questioned; and departed 
c Esc. 26 E. 1. n. 9  this life in 26 E. 1. leaving John his son and heir 

Rob. Murdac 11 H. 2. 

Rog. Murdac. 26 H. 2. 

Thom. Murdac, defunctus 36 H. 3. 

Will. Murdac, obiit 26 E. 1. 

Nich. Murdac Rector Eccl. de Hethcote.  
joh. Murdac. Fill & haeres obiit fine prole.  
Tho. Murdac miles obiit 9 E. 2.- Juliana filia Philippi de Gayton militis. 

joh. Murdac miles. 16 E. 2. 

Thomas Murdac miles 44 E. 3. 

Thomas Murdac obiit fine prole.  
Arnoldus Murdac frater & haeres 6 H. 4.      
Thomas Murdac 17 E. 2.             26. years of age; of whom I meet with no more mention: the next possessor thereof being Thomas Murdac his brother: which Thomas, in 29 E. 1. having summons, 
d Claus. 29 E. 1. in d. m. 13.  with divers other persons of great quality, to be at Barwick upon tweed on the Feast day of the Nativity of S. John Baptist, well appointed with Horse and arms to march with the King in person, and at his charge, against the Scots, was likewise a Knight 
e Ex autog. penès W. Vic. Staff. , and took to 
f Ex autog. penès W. Vic. Staff.  wife Julian the daughter of Sir Philip de Gayton Knight, but died 
g Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 10.  in 9 E. 2. leaving issue John his son and heir 18. years of age; who was a Knight 
h Rot. F. 16 E. 2. m. 21.  in 16 E. 2. and in 1 E. 3. constituted 
i Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 10.  one of the two Justices for conservation of the Peace in this Shire; as also for putting in execution the Articles contained in the Statute of Winchester.  
In 19 E. 3. he was in 
k Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 29.  Commission for arraying of men in this County: and the next year following, being of the retinue 
l Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. m. 15.  unto Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, at such time as the said Earl was in France, and got that great honour by his valiant achievements in the battle of Cressy, and elsewhere, (as in my story of him is showed) he bore 
m Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  for his arms Or frettè sable. The time of his death I do not certainly find, but to him succeeded Thomas his son and he●r; who passed 
n Ex autog. penès greu. Verney eq. aur.  away his interest in this manor in 44 E. 3. to Alice Perers, of whom our Historians make much mention 
o Hist. Th. Wals. p. 180.187, 189. , in regard she was Concubine to King E. 3. Which Alice being banished 
p Ib. p. 198. & 199.  by authority of Parliament in 1 R. 2. and all her estate confiscate, it was seized 
q Rot. F. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  into the King's hands, and committed 
r Rot. F. 1 R. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  to the custody of john Spenser: But in 3 
s Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 3. m. 5.  R. 2. she being then wedded to Sir William Windsor Kt. the King out of the singular respects that he bore towards the said Sir William for his many notable services, and especially because he was at that time retained 
t Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 3. m. 5.  by Indenture to serve him in his wars with CC. men at arms, and CC. Archers, under the conduct of Thomas de Wodstoke then Earl of Buck. (the King's Uncle) for the expedition of Britanny, in which the said Earl was to be general; by his Letters Patent 
u Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 3. m. 5.  bearing date at Westminster. 15. Martii, wherein he reciteth, that the said Alice, whilst she was single, purchased the third part of this manor in possession, and two parts thereof in reversion, after the death of Alice the widow of Sir john Murdak Knight, granted it unto the same Sir William Windsor and his heirs for ever.  
Which Sir. William dying without issue male, his daughters became his heirs; whereof Joan the elder married 
w Ex autog. ●●nès eund. G. Verney.  to Robert Skerne of Kingston upon Thames, in whose right the said Robert became possessed thereof: and to strengthen his title therein, obtained a Release 
x Ex autog. ●●nès eund. G. Verney.  from Arnold Murdak, brother and heir of Thomas Murdak, son to the abovementioned Sir Thomas, bearing date 10 Febr. 6 H. 4. as was necessary: for I find that there had been an Entail 
y F. de div. Com. 〈◊〉. x●. ●a●ch. 3● E. 3. Re 〈◊〉 xv M●●t. 6 R. ●.  thereof made by the said Sir Thomas in in 37 E. 3. Which Robert in 3 H. 6. did his homage 
z Ex autog. penès p●ae●at. G. Verney.  to Richard Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick for those lands held by him, here, of that Earl, by knight's service. But long it was not that Skerne continued possessed thereof, though how it came to pass, or the direct time when he parted with it, I have not seen: For certain it is, that about 20 H. 6. Richard Verney Esquire (afterward Knight) possessed it● and built a great part of the House, as it now standeth; wherein, besides his own arms with marches, he then set up in a fair Canton window, towards the upper end of the Hall, the arms of King H. 6. Queen Margaret, humphrey Earl of Stafford (afterwards created Duke of Buck.) Henry Beauchamp Duke of Warwick, and the Lord Zouch, with some others, in such sort as they are represented in the foregoing page: by which it appeareth that he was one of those that adhered to the House of Lancaster.  
This Richard Verney was the son 
a Ibid.  of john Verney, but whence I cannot tell; yet I find one john Verney Eschaetor 
b Rot. F. 17 H. 6. m 20.  in Worcester-shire 17 H. 6. So also a Robert Verney, who held 
c E●c. 46 E. 3. n. 62.  half a knight's fee in great Wolford of the Baron of Stafford in 46 E. 3. and had issue William his son and heir. Likewise 
d Pat. 12 H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  Richard Verney of Wolverton esquire, in 12 H. 6. yet am I not sure what relation any of these had to him. Most probable it is, that these Verneys of Compton are sprung from Simon de Vernai, who, in K. Richard the first's time, wedded Agnes the sister of Hervey Bagot (progenitor to the Barons of Stafford: for amongst the evidences of this Family, I have seen a grant 
e Penès p●ae●at. G. Verney  of certain lands in Bromshull in Com. Staff. by the said Hervey Bagot to the above specified Simon, with Agnes his sister in Frank marriage; but how to trace down the descent from that Simon to the said Richard passes my skill, except I had more light from Record, or private evidence. But till 21 H. 6. I find nothing of this Richard: howbeit then it appears that he began to have public employment in this County; viz. in Commission 
Pat. de ●i●d. an. in dorso.  for conservation of the Peace, from that time till 14 E. 4. except for the six first years of E. 4. reign; being also a Commissioner of Array in 
Pat. de kissed. an. in dorso.  38 H. 6. and in 39 H. 6. a Knight: Which Richard departed 
Esc. 6 H. ●.  this life in 5 H. 7. leaving Edmund his son and heir 49. years of age; who had special Letters 
Ex autog. ●enes eund. G. Verney.  of Protection from Thomas Lord Stanley, Steward of the household to King E. 4. dated 3. Nou. 8 E. 4. exempting him from being subject to any seizure for his Corn, beefs, Muttons, or any thing else for the King's household provision, without payment of ready money for the same: and bore the office 
Rot. F. 21 E. 4. m. 6.  of Eschaetor for this County and Leicester-shire in 21 E. 4.  
In 2 R. 3. he was in 
l Pat. 2 R. ●. in dorso ●. 21.  Commission for arraying of men; and by his Testament 
m Vo● q. ●1.  bearing date 24. Feb. anno 1494. (10 H. 7.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the conventual Church of the Friers-Preachers at Warwick, betwixt the Altar of our Lady, and the Altar of S. Dominick, on the North part; appointing that by the care of his Executors, a Lamp should be continually maintained burning in the chancel of that Church, before the Host: and died 
n Esc. 11 H. 7.  26. Feb. the same year, leaving issue Richard his son and heir than 30. years of age. Which Richard was in that esteem with King H. 8. that, being informed of some infirmity in his Head, he afforded him a special licence 
o Ex autog. penès praefat. G. Verney. , bearing date at Greenwich 2. Jan. 8. of his reign, that he should wear his Bonnet at all times, and in all places, aswell in the said King's presence, as elsewhere, according to his own pleasure, without the interruption of any man whatsoever. And by his Testament bearing date 2. Oct. anno 1526. (18 H. 8.) bequeathed his body to be buried in the new chapel on the North side of the Church, here at Compton, wherein his monumental stone, with the portraiture of himself, his wife, and children in brass are yet to be seen. From whom did lineally descend Sir Grevill Verney, late of this place Knight, a gentleman accomplished with singular endowments, and of a Noble and courteous disposition; who left three sons and one daughter, as the pedigree here inserted doth show: From the second of which, viz. Richard, a person happily qualified with a most ingenious inclination, I have received much assistance for rectifying the Map of this Hundred, as also in delineation of divers Monuments for adorning the present work.  

joh. Verney 


q Ex autog. penès praefat. G. Verney.  joh. Verney Cleric. Rector. Eccl. de Bredon in Com. Wigorn. 6 H. 6. Supervisor 
r Compot. Ball. Warw. Com. penès S. A. eq. aur.  & Receptor generalis Ric. de Bellocampo Comitis Warw. Dec. 
s Compot. Ball. Warw. Com. penès S. A. eq. aur.  Eccl. Cath. Lich. 14 H. 6.  
Ric. Verney miles obiit 5 H. 7.- Alianora 
t Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  filia & haeres joh. Loutham de Northampton. 

Edm. Verney ar. ob. 6. Feb. 10 H. 7.- 
u Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Eliz. filia Will. Fielding mil. 

Ric. Verney ar. obiit 28. Sept. 18 H. 8.- 
w Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Anna filia Will. Davers, unius Justic. de Banco temp. H. 7. 


x Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Thomas Verney mil. 28 H. 8.- 
y Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Alicia soror & cohaeres Edm. Tame de Fairford in Com. Glouc. mil. 


z Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Ric. Verney miles 3 & 4 Ph. & M.- 
a Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Francisca filia Georgii Raleigh de Farnborough ar. 


b Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Georgius Verney ar. obiit 8. Apr. 16 Eliz.- 
c Ex autog. penès praef. G.u.  Jana filia. Will. Lucy de Cherlecote ar. 

Ric. Verney miles obiit 7. Aug. 1630. Margar. filia fool. Grevill mil. soror & haeres Fulconis domini Brook, obiit 26. Martii an. 1631. 

Grevillius Verney miles obiit 12. Maii 1642. Cath. filia Rob. Southwell eq. aur. 

Grevillius Verney ar. obiit 9 Dec. 1648. Eliz. filia Ric. Vicecomitis Wenman. 

Grevilius Verney natus 26. Jan. anno 1648.    
Ricardus.  
Georgius.  
Eliz. ux. Edw. Peto de Chesterton ar.                     
When this town was depopulated I cannot directly affirm; but it seems to have been anciently: for I find that our countryman Rous hath it in the list 
p Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 144.  of those whereof he so much complains.  
The Church being given 
d Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 7. b.  by Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick, as a Prebend, for the maintenance of one Canon in the Church of our Lady at Warwick, was confirmed 
* Ex Reg. D. & Cap. Lich.  thereto by Walter Durdent Bishop of Coventre in King Stephen's time; as also 
† Ex Cartul. Warw. Com.  by Guy de Beauchamp Earl Warwick in 4 E. 2. And in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
e MS. in Scac.  at viij. marks. But in 26 H. 8. not taken notice of, other than as appropriated to the collegiate Church of our Lady in Warwick, and there rated 
f MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 49. a. : So that there have not ever been any Presentations thereto, excepting 
g Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Lich.  those of the Earls to the Prebend in the said Collegiate Church.   

Wellesburne Hastang.  
FOllowing this petty stream, I behold Walton-Mauduit on my right hand, and Walton-D'eivill, and Wellesburne-Mountfort, on my left; all which are in the Parish of Wellesburne-Hastang, lying above a mile below them, whereof according to my accustomed method, I must first speak. In the conqueror's time there was no distinction betwixt these two Wellesburnes; but both being then included togethers were joined with Quintone in Gloucester-shire, and certified 
h Domesd. lib.  to be in the Kings own hand; having been held by King Edward the confessor before the Norman invasion. In Domesday-book it is written Waleburne; but afterwards Walesburne, and Welesburne; so that 'tis apparent, that the little brook, upon which it stands, did at first occasion the denomination thereof; burn in the Saxon importing the same that torrens in the Latin doth. That the whole, which shortly after came to be two Lordships, was (inter alia) given by the Conqueror unto Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, is not to be doubted, considering that he was Founder of the Church, as when I come to speak thereof shallbe showed.  
This was originally granted 
i Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 86. b.  by one of the ancient Earls of Warwick to Robert de Hastang, or some of his Ancestors, from whom William de Pacy became enfeoft 
k Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 86. b.  of certain lands here, which afterwards were conveyed to Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester, who possessed 
l Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 86. b.  them in 7 E. 1. it being then called Wellesburne-parva; In which year I find 
m ●. de div. Com. levat. xv. Mart. 7. E. 1.  that Walt. Giffard Archbishop of York, Brother to the said Godfrey, passed unto Henry le Foune and Isabella his wife xxviii Mess. six yard land and xxx s. rend lying in this place: But long it was not after this, ere that john de Strattelenges and Maud his wife became Lords thereof; for by a Charter 
n Ex autog. penès Carolum Mordant eq. aur.  bearing date at Westm. 20 Maii 18 E. 1. they had a grant of a market here, weekly, every Monday; and an yearly Fair, to hold for two days; viz. the Even and day of the Apostles Peter and Paul: After which I can give no further account thereof, till 9 R. 2. that Sir john le Strange of Walton Kt. and Mabell his wife levied a Fine 
o xv. Trin.  of xl. Mess. x. tofts, one Mill, eleven yard land, 17 s. Rent, and half a pound of Pepper lying in this place (then called by the name of Wellesburne le Strange) and in Wellesburne-Mountford, with the advouson of the Chantry in the Church here at Wellesburne le Strange; by which Fine the premises were vested in the two Vicars of Wellesburne and Walton.  
As this was an act of trust; so also was there another in H. 6. time, whereupon Rob. Danvers, and the rest of his fellow Feoffees did entail 
p Claus 9 H. 6. in d. ●. 8.  this manor (with other lands) upon Sir Thomas le Strange Kt. and Eliz. his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, and for want of such issue, on the right heirs of the said Sir Thomas; which Sir Thomas had issue Thomas, and he two 
q Esc. 6. H. 7.  Daughters and heirs, viz. Anne and Margaret, as in Walton D'Eivile appeareth, to whom it descended; and hath ever since attended the succession of that manor, being now possessed therewith by Sir Charles Mordant.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Peter) was originally built, as it should seem, by Henry de Newburgh the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman race; as also dedicated and endowed with glebe and Tithes by him and Earl Roger his son, as the Charter 
r Ex Regist. de Kenil. penès Edw. Greswould Gen.  of the said Roger, and the confirmation 
s Ex Regist. de Kenil. penès Edw. Greswould Gen.  of Earl Will. his son do testify; whereby also it appeareth that it was the Mother Church to the two Waltons, both the Wellesburnes, and Cherlecote; which E. Roger soon after bestowed 
t Ex Regist. de Kenilw. penès S. Clarke Bar. p. 21.  it on the Canons of Kenilworth, whereupon they had the confirmation 
u Ib. p. 87.  of K. H. 1. as also of 
w Ib. p. 85.  Simon than Bishop of Worcester.  
In an. 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
x MS. in Scac.  at xxii. marks: howbeit the time of its appropriation I find not: but in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
y MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 a.  at viij. l. over and above ix. s. v. d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
In this Church there was a Chantrye, founded, by one of the Hastangs, as is likely by their nomination 
z Cob. vol. 22. b.  of him to the Canons of Kenilworth, whom they presented thereto: but after 14 R. 2. that William, son and heir to Sir john le Strange presented 
a Wakf. f. 80. a.  to it, through the default of those Canons, I have not seen any more thereof.  
Patroni Vicariae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Giff. f. 30● a.  Will. de Rollandrit Diac. 5 Cal. Apr. 1288.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 471. b.  Rob. de Cestanlede Pbr. 6. Non. julii 1301.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Geyn. f. 31. b.  Ric. de Keten Pbr. 10. Cal. Aug. 1303.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 33. a.  Sim. de Salle Cap. 9 Cal. nou. 1303.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Mont. f. 14. b.  Petrus de Salle Pbr. Cal. Feb. 1333.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Wolst. vol. 1. f. 11. a.  joh. de Ansty Pbr 12. Maii 1339.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 18. a.  joh. de Clynes Pbr. 19, julii 1339.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

fourch. f. 56. b.  D. joh. Lane Cap. 20. Maii 1439.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Carp. vol. 1 f. 86. b.  D. Thomas Whatton ult. Apr. 1449.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 87. b.  Thom. Young Cap. 3. Oct. 1450  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 133. b.  D. joh. Mongomery 23. Dec. 1455.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 150. a.  D. Will. Longedone Cap. 2. Julii 1460.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 183. a.  D. Henr. Russell 8 Sept. 1463.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 243. b.  joh. Billingham penult. Nou. 1469.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Mort. ●. 29. ●.  D. Adam Stapul Cap. 26. Martii 1489.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Gyg. 2. f. 1●6. b.  D. Tho. Hayken Pbr. 22. Jan. 1512.  Eliz. Angliae Regina. 

Bul. f. 14. a.  joh. Overton Cler. 7. Nou. 1577.  Eliz. Angliae Regina. 

Ib. f. 26. b.  Will. Bristol Cler. 23. Julii 1584.    

Wellesburne-Mountfort.  
OF this place I make no question but that Thurstane de Mountfort (of whom and his family I shall discourse in Beldesert) was enfeoft by the same Henry Earl of Warwick, or his son Roger, in H. 1. time, as part of those x Knights fees and a fourth part, which he then had given 
b Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  to him by one of those Earls. To whom succeeded Rob. de Montfort his son and heir, by whose forfeiture it eschaeted 
c Rot. P. 22 H. 2.  to the Crown about the 22. of K. H. 2. reign: for at that time did the Shiriff account 
d Rot. P. 22 H. 2.  x li. for the half years rend thereof: as also, according to the same rate in 
e Rot. P. de kissed. an.  23.24.25. and 30 H. 2. And in 
f Rot. P. 31. H. 2.  31. H. 2. Mich. Belet (the then Shiriff) reckoned C s. laid out for CC. sheep towards the storing this Lordship forth K's. use; vi s. for 5 Sows and a Boar; and xxxvi s. for 8 Cows and a Bull: In 
g Rot. P. de iisd. an.  33 H. 3. xxiii l. for the ferm thereof that year: And in 
h Rot. P. de iisd. an.  1 R. 1. xxiii l. xv s. was accounted for the same. But, the next year following, did Henry de Montfort (Brother and heir to Robert before specified) give 
i Rot. P. de iisd. an.  a Fine to the K. of C l. for which he obtained it again; and soon after enfeoft 
Ex vet. ●xempl. ●●nès Car. ●. Caring●on.  Will. de Bissopesdune and his heirs in C s. of land here, with Julian his Daughter in marriage; viz. six yard land held in villainage, with the villeins residing thereon, and all the service of Robert the son of Clerenbald, and one yard land, which a Herdsman held, with the said Herdsman: as also the fourth part of all his Lordship here in Wellesburne, with Housbote, and Heybote in Wellesburne-grove for repair of his buildings and hedges, by appointment of his forester; And a fourth part of his wood 
* Nunc vocata Kingswood.  at Badsley.  
And in 34 H. 3. Peter de Montfort (Grandchild to the said Henry) obtained a Charter 
l Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  of Freewarren to himself and his heirs in all his demesn lands here; as also in divers other places: but being slain in the battle of Evesham 49 H. 3. there was a total seizure of his estate; at which time 'twas certified that he had two Carucates of land here, and x l. yearly Rent. To whom succeeded his son Peter; who in 4 E. 1. had 
m Inq. per Hundr. ●● penès Camer. Scac.  a Gallows here; as also Assize of Bread and Beer, with weifs: and in 7 E. 1. held 
n Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 59 a. &c,  it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of one Kts. fee; at which time he had xx Tenants here holding nineteen yard land a half, and fourth part, paying sundry Rents and performing divers services, as ploughing, mowing, making and carrying Hay, raking Corn, and the like; unto whom he was to allow, at mowing time, a vessel of Beer containing 52 Gallons, and a Mutton or xii d. This Peter had then also five Freeholders, who held several parcels of land under certain Rents and suit of Court: All which together with the Customary Tenants, before spoke of, had Common in Kingswood, with paunage for their Hogs, and certain proportions of wood for fuel. It was then likewise certified that he had Freewarren and a Court Leet here, by the grant of K. H. 3. Besides these Customary Tenants and Freeholders, it was then also found, that Will. the son of Thomas de Bishopsdon held half an acre of land here in demesn, and had 4 Tenants holding the vi yard land and 3 quarters, before specified, by sundry servile employments; all which used to appear at the Court Leet held by the said John. Several Cottiers had the same Peter also here, who performed the like services as the other Tenants did. All which privileges of Court Leet, Freewarren, etc. were pleaded in 13 E. 1. and allowed.  
From this Peter descended Guy, as the pedigree in Beldesert will show; who taking to wife 
o Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  Margaret one ●f the Daughters to Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in 22 E. 3. entailed 
p F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. ● 22. E. 3. Record. xv Pasch. 23. E. 3.  it, with other lands, upon the issue of his body to be begotten on the said Margaret; and for default thereof upon the same Earl and Katherine his wife, and the heirs of him the said Earl: But this entail took not effect; for Guy dying 
q Pat. 6. H. 8. p. 2. per Inspex.  without ●ssue, Sir Baldwin Frevill and Sir Thomas Boteler Kts. by a Writ 
r Pat. 6. H. 8. p. 2. per Inspex.  of Formedone recovered this and the other Lordships so entailed, as cousins and heirs to P. de Montfort above mentioned; whereupon, by partition 
s Pat. 6. H. 8. p. 2. per Inspex.  made betwixt them in 9 R. 2. it was allotted to the said Sir Thomas: But the issue male of this Sir Thomas extinguishing 
t Claus. 13. E. 4. m. 12.  in Sir Ralph Boteler Kt. his son and heir (Lord Treasurer of England in H. 6. time) Sir john Norbury Kt. and Will. Belknap Esq. being the descendants 
u Claus. 13. E. 4. m. 12.  of Eliz. and Joan his Daughters (as the Pedgree in Griff showeth) became heirs 
w Claus. 13. E. 4. m. 12.  to this inheritance. Which Sir john Norbury, with Edw. Belknap, cousin and heir of the said William Belknap, divided 
z Claus. 13 H. 7.  Botelers lands betwixt them in 13. H. 7. whereupon this manor fell to the said Sir John; and from him● by Anne 
y Ex autog. in Cur. Aug.  his Daughter and heir (wife to Ric. Hallywell) to 
z Ex autog. in Cur. Aug.  Jane his cousin and heir, wedded to Sir Edm. Bray Kt. which Jane died 
a Esc. 1. Eliz Esc. 15 Eliz  seized thereof 24 Oct. 5. & 6. Ph. & M. leaving Sir Will. Cobham Kt. Lord Cobham, son of Anne, one of the Daughters of the said Jane, 26 years of age; Eliz. Catesby late wife of Sir Ric. Catesby Kt. and afterwards of Will. Clerke Esq. aged 46 years; Fridiswide wife of Sir Percevall Hart Kt. aged 43 years; Dorothy the wife of Edw. Lord Chandois, aged 29 years; and Frances the wife of Thomas Lifeild, her Daughters and heirs 
b Esc. 1. Eliz Esc. 15 Eliz .   

Walton-D'Eivile.  
IN the Conq ●s. time, this, being possessed by the Earl of Mellent, was certified 
c Domesd. lib.  to contain v. hi●●●, and rated at seven l. having then a Mill of vi s. value● unto which Earl succeeded Henry Earl of Warwick, his Brother, in the enjoyment of this Lordship, as he did the most of his lands in this County: who, as 'tis probable, enfeoft Nich. de David villa, (or D' Aiville) therein; for, by what appeareth by and by, it will be evident enough, that the family of D' Aiville, were afterwards owners thereof: And that there was a Nicholas de David-villa in this County contemporary with that Earl, a Charter of his witnessed 
d Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 8. a.  by the same Nicholas doth manifest; whereupon it became so distinguished from the other Walton: but more anciently it passed by the name 
e Ib. f. 12. a.  of Walton-Theodoric, sc: in 23. H. 1. one Theodoric being then Tenant thereto, as I guess. To which N●ch. succeeded Will. D'avill, of whom I find mention 
f Rot. P. 23. H. 2.  in 23 H. 2. And to Will. Walter D'avill, one 
g Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  of the Justices of Assize in this County in 
h Rot. F. 13. H. 3. m. 2.  11.12.13.17.19.20. and 21. H. 2. As also one of the pledges for Thomas Earl of Warwick in 13. H. 3. upon security given for payment of his Relief. He was a Benefactor to the Nuns of Pinley in this County, by bestowing 
i Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  on them the tenth part of the Toll of his Mill here at Walton, and the tenth penny of the Rent thereof, in case he should let it to ferm.  
To whom succeeded Rob. D'aivill, one of the Commissioners in this County constituted, 
k Claus. 25 H. 3. in d.  together with the Shiriff, to oversee the defects in all the Castles in 25 H. 3. and to certify the same to the King; which Robert in 27 H. 3. had 
l Rot. F 27 H. 3. m. 2.  suits with H●nry de Nasford of Bereford. And to Robert, Walter D'aivill, who in 36 H. 3. had a Charter 
m Cart. 36 H. 3. m. 3.  of Freewarren granted to him in all his demesn lands here, as also in other places of this County, whereof I shall have occasion to make mention; and moreover in Paunton and little Barkworth in Lincolnsh. And the next year following underwent the office 
n Claus. 37 H. 3. m. 1.  of Eschaetor for this County. But the last of this family, that had to do here, was Rog. D'Eivill, who towards the later end of H. 3. time, sold 
o Rot. F. 6. E. 1. m. 28.  this manor to one Simon de Wauton, brother's son, perhaps, to Sim. de Wauton one 
p Fin. de an. 30.38. & 40. H. 3.  of the Justices in the Court of Common Pleas and afterwards Bishop 
q Godw. the Praeful.  of Norwich: for it is confidently affirmed 
r H. Ferrer.  by some learned Antiquaries, that the said Bishop was born here; and for probability thereof I have seen a precept 
s Claus. 22. H. 3. m. 15.  from K. H. 3. in 22. of his reign, directed to Ric. de Grey, than Constable of Kenilworth Castle, to deliver to Mr. Sim. de W●uton four Oaks for the building of his House at Chesterton, which we know is very near to this place: And besides this do I find, that he was very often in Commission as a Justice of Assize in this County; viz. 
t Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  from 32 to 41 H. 3.  
But to return to Simon who purchased this manor of Rog. D'Eyvill: he had issue 
u Rot. F. 6 E. 1. m. 28  Maud a Daughter and heir, in Ward 
w Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 85. b.  to Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester 7 E. 1. and certified 
x Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 85. b.  to be then owner of this Lordship, holding it of the Earl of UUarwick by the service of one Knights fee. At that time the said Maud had 3 Carucates of land, here, in demesn, a Watermill, with Free-warren and a Court Leet: As also several Tenants, who, besides a certain Rent which they paid, did perform divers services, as ploughing, harrowing, washing and shearing sheep, mowing, reaping land the like. This Maud was the wife 
y Gift. f. 382. a.  of john de Stretling in 12 E. 1. and aftewards (as 'tis very probable) of john le Strange of Knokyn: for upon the death of the said john le Strange in 3 E. 2. it appears 
z Esc. 3. E. 2. n. 46.  that he died seized of this manor in right of Maud his wife, John his son and heir being then 27 years of age. From which John descended Alan strange Esq. who died 
a Esc. 5. H. 5.  seized thereof in 5 H 5. it then extending 
b Esc. 5. H. 5.  into Walton-Mauduit, Wellesburne-Strange, and Wellesburne Mountfort, leaving Alice his Daughter 
c Esc. 5. H. 5.  and heir x●i years of age; of whom I know not what became; nor what relation Sir Thomas Strange Kt. had to her: but in 9 H. 6. do I find 
d Claus. 9 H. 6. in d. m. 8.  that the said Sir Thomas was possessed of this Lordship; and that Anne 
e Feti. place q. 21.  his grandchild and one of the coheirs, married 
f Feti. place q. 21.  unto Rob. le strange second son of Henry le strange of Hunstanton in Norff. (which Robert, about the beginning of H. 8. time, depopulated 
g Inq. so. per de pop. 9 H. 8.  7 Mess. and 1. Cottage here, and enclosed Clx. acres of land.) And Margaret the other, to 
h Holder q. 36.  john le strange of Massingham, younger Brother to the said Robert, whereby the one moiety came to Sir Thomas le Strange, Kt. son and heir to the same Robert; and the other to Barbara le Strange, Daughter of John, and Sister and heir to her Brother Henry, (as the descent here inserted showeth) who became the wife of Rob. Mordant, son 
i Ex autog. pen●s Car. Mordant eq. aur.  and heir to Will. Mordant of Hampsted in Essex (chief of the Prothonotaries of the Court of Common Pleas:) which Rob. in 32 H. 8. purchased 
k Ex autog. pen●s Car. Mordant eq. aur.  of the before specified Sir Thomas Strange his moiety thereof, and of those other lands in this County of their ancestors inheritance: F●om whom they are descended to Sir Charles Mordant Kt. now living. (An. scil. 1640.)  

Thomas le Strange miles 9 H. 6. 

Cath. filia Rog. D●ury de Halstede in Com. Suff. ar.- Henr. le Strange de Hunstanton in Com. No. ff. ar.    
Eliz. obii● 6 H. 7. 

Thomas le Strange de Walton D'Eivill ar. obiit 22 Aug. 1 H. 7. 
l Ex autog penès Hamonem le Str●g●. eq. aur.  




m Ex autog penès Hamonem le Str●g●. eq. aur.  Rog. le Strange miles, & arm. pro corp. Regis H. 7. duxit Annam fill. H. Heydon mil. & obiit 22 H. 7. 

I●h. le Strange ob s. prole    
Anna filia & cohaeres aet. 8 an. 1 H. 7- 
n Ex autog penès Hamonem le Str●g●. eq. aur.  Rob. le Strange obiit 3. H. 8. 


p Ex autog penès Hamonem le Str●g●. eq. aur.  Thomas le Strange miles.- 
q Ex autog penès Hamonem le Str●g●. eq. aur.  Amicia Filia Nich. domini Vaux- 
o Ex autog penès Hamonem le Str●g●. eq. aur.  Edwar. Knivet ar. 2. maritus.    
joh. le Strange de parva Massingham in Com. No●ft. ob. 9 H. 8. 

Henricus le Strange. ob. s. prole  
Barbara uxor Roberti Mordantar.      
Margareta altera fill. & cohaered. aet. 6. an. 1. H. 7.       
I now come to speak of the Church, anciently a chapel 
r Reg. de Kenil. penès E. Greswould Gen.  belonging to Wellesburne (as I have already observed) and endowed 
s Reg. de Kenil. penès E. Greswould Gen.  with glebe and Tithes at the time of its Dedication; the service to be performed therein being at the disposition 
t Reg. de Kenil. penès E. Greswould Gen.  of the said Mother Church; as a member 
u Reg. de Kenil. penès Sim. Clark ●ar. p. 21.  whereof it came to the Canons of Kenilworth by the grant 
w Reg. de Kenil. penès Sim. Clark ●ar. p. 21.  of Roger Earl of Warwick. In H. 2. time there was a conclusion made betwixt the Canons of Kenilworth and Will. D'aiville touching the performance of divine service therein; viz. 
x Ex Regist. de Kenil. penès praefat. E. ●.  that the said Canons should at their charges and care find a Priest for the daily effecting thereof: For which consideration the said Will. D'aivill gave in frank alms to the said Monastery of Kenilworth ● and to the Church of St. Peter at Wellesburne xl acres of land in one part of the fields, and as many in another part: as also the Tithe Hay of all his demesn lands, with the Tithes of his Garden: And further allowed, that the Priest doing service there, should have pasturing for viij Oxen and two Kine, amongst his own Oxen and Kine; and likewise for fifty sheep with their lambs, and for his Horse: It being then also determined, that some one of the Inhabitants of Walton, in the name of the rest, should every year upon the Feast day of St. Peter and Paul, offer vi d. upon the Altar of the Church of Wellesburne by way of recognition of their parochial subjection: And as touching the sepulture of their dead it was concluded, that the Inhabitants of this place might take their choice, whether to be buried in the churchyard of Wellesburne, or in the Chapel-yard here: And lastly that the said Will. D'aiville should yearly give vi d. and his Tenants i d. for every yard land they held, towards the repair of this chapel.  
This Rectory (for so doth my authority call it) was in 26 H. 8. rated 
y MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. ●0● a.  at v l.  
Patroni Cantariae Capellae, sive vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Giff. f. 68 ●.  Walt. de Mutton 4 Non. nou. 1292.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Co● f. 31. a.  D. Sim. de Walton Cap. pride. Id. jan. 1322.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

call'st. f. 12. ●.  Rob. de Banburi Cap. 28. Maii 1339.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●yn. f. 6. b.  Will. Ennoke Pbr. 10. Apr. 1370.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●. Ge●m. f. ●67. a.  Oliverus Clede Pbr. 24. Jan. 1373.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 173. b.  Rob. Barleston penult. Apr. 1374.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 178. b.  Will. Lythorne Pbr. 20. Dec. 1374.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 11. a  Thomas Croppecol 18. Oct. 1378.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

●b. f. 70. b.  D. joh. Withy Pbr. 20 Dec. 1389.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 56. ●.  D. Ric. Geffen Cap. 1 jan. 1400.  jacobus Rex Angl. etc. 

〈◊〉. f. 99 a.  Magr. Will. Warde Cler. 20. Febr. 1618.  D. Episcopus. 

〈◊〉. f. 109. a.  joh. Bursey Cler. 21. Jan. 1624.    

Walton-Mauduit.  
AS Walton D'Eivill hath no distinction in the Conq ●s. Survey by any additional name, neither hath this, but is there 
z Domesd. li●.  certified to contain x hides, having two Mills rated at xii. s. and Woods of 4 furlongs in length and two in breadth, all valued at x l. and then in the possession of the Earl of Mellent: Howbeit in H. 1. time it was called 
a Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. ●2. a.  Walton-Spilebert, perhaps from one of that name that then held it; at which time Roger Earl of Warwick possessed 
b Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. ●2. a.  it, through some agreement made by Henry de Newburgh, his Father, with that Earl, as I have often intimated. But upon an Accord 
c F. de div. Co●. levat. Oct. Mich. 2 joh.  betwixt Godfrey de Lu●● Bishop of Winchester, and Walleran E. of Warwick, made in 2 joh. it was assigned by the said Earl to that Bishop, to h●ld during the life of Maud Countess of Warwick, Widow to Earl William, in lieu of the manor of Cnoel in Wilts. of her dowry, which the Bishop should have had in present possession: And afterwards given 
d Cart. 10 joh. m. 1.  by that Earl, unto Alice his only Daughter by his last wife, as her Marriage portion, and confirmed 
e Cart. 10 joh. m. 1.  by K. John; which Alice being wedded to William. Mauduit of Hanslape in Buckinghamshire (as in my story of the Earls is showed;) who in that Rebellion with the Barons of 17. Joh. forfeited 
f Claus. 17 joh. m. 9  all; it was given away by the K. together with his Castle of Hanslape, and all his other lands, first 
g Claus. 17 joh. m. 9  to Falkesius de Breant; but within six weeks after 
h Ib. m. 3.  to Robert de Mara, to hold during pleasure.  
Yet was it not long that the said Will. continued so dispossessed thereof; for in 1 H. 3. upon returning to his allegiance, he had all his lands restored 
i Claus. ●. H ●. m. 3.  to him again; and left issue W●lliam ● who through his mother's interest became Earl of Warwick, and, for eight hundred marks sterling, sold 
k Esc. 52. H. 3. Ex autog. penès C. Mordane eq. aur.  this manor to Sim. de Wauton Bishop of Norwich, reserving to himself and his heirs the service of the xxth part of a Kts. ●ee; which Bishop, shortly after, past away the inheritance of it by deed 
l Ib.  to john de Wauton his son, and to his heirs, reserving to himself and his heirs a pound of Cumln to be paid yearly at the Feast of St. Mich. and the said service of the xx. part a Kts. fee to the chief Lord. Which joh. in 4 E. 1. had 
m Inq. per Handr.  a Court Leet, with Assize of Bread and Beer therein; but departing this life shortly after, left it to Maud his Daughter and heir: which Maud in 7 E. 1. being in Ward 
n Inq. per H. Nott. &. f. 86. a.  to Godfrey Giffard Bishop of UUorcester, was certified 
o Inq. per H. Nott. &. f. 86. a.  to be owner thereof, then holding it of the Earl of UUarwick by the xx. part of a Kts. fee, having two watermils and one windmill here; as also two Carucats of land in demesn, and divers Tenants, who besides several Rents they paid, performed sundry services, as mowing, making and carrying Hay; Reaping and binding Corn, with the like; for which they had at reaping time 52 Gallons of Beer, and iiii s. iii d. in money, by custom. But after this, it came to the family of Strange, as UUalton D'Eivill did; and so from Strange to Mordant, Sir Charles Mordant being now possessed thereof.   

Long-Compton.  
HAving now done with UUellesburne Parish, out of which this Brook, that hath been my guide for a while, passeth into Barlichway-Hundred, where it immediately meeteth with Avon; I must now ascend to the head of Stoure, in the Southern nook of this Hundred: in following of which stream, with the branches that belong thereto, I shall view the rest of those towns therein, whereof I am to discourse. The utmost place, whose bounds extend to the Western bank of this torrent, is Long-Compton, lying in a deep valley, whence it had originally its name. In the Conq rs. time Goisfridus de Mannevile being possessed 
p Domes. lib.  of this place, it was certified 
q Domes. lib.  to contain xxx hides, the Woods extending to two furlongs in length and as much in breadth, having a Mill rated at x s. there being then also a Church; all which were valued at xxxl. and before the Norman invasion possessed by Asgar S●alre: In whose line it continued for divers descents: But after the death of Will. surnamed Mandevile, the last Earl of Essex of that name, Maud his Sister and heir had 
r Plac. de ●. Term. Mich. 12. H. 3. Rot. 12. in d.  the Honour of Essex, with this manor and other lands of her said Brother's inheritance, being first 
s Plac. de B. T. Pasch. 13 H. 3. Rot. 5. in d.  married to Henry de Bohun (created 
* Cart. 1. Joh. n. 40.  E. of Hereford 28 Apr. 1 joh.) and afterwards 
t Plac. de B. T. Pasch. 13 H. 3. Rot. 5. in d.  to Roger de Antessera, or D'antsey; which Roger and Maud in 13 H. 3. past 
u F. levat. Octab. invent. S. Crucis.  away the one moiety of this Lordship, together with the manor House unto Hubert de Burgo Earl of Kent; and the other, excepting the manor House, to 
w F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch. 13. H. 3.  Will. marshal Earl of Penbroke. After whose death in 
x M. Paris. p. 368. l. 25.  15. H. 3. Richard Martial, his Brother and successor in that Earldom, giving security to the K. for his Loyalty, had livery 
y Claus. 16. H. 3. m. 3.  thereof: but discontents shortly after arising betwixt the K. and him, he got 
z M. Paris. p. 397. etc.  unto Ireland, and there raising a flame of Rebellion, was wounded and taken Prisoner; of which hurts he died 
a Ib. p. 403 n. 10. .  
It should seem that the said Richard passed away his interest here to Ralph Pipard; for this I take to be it, which was afterwards called Weston juxta Chiriton, whereof I shall speak particularly anon; therefore I will now go on with that manor which Hubert de Burgo had. In 15 H. 3. he obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 15. H. 3. m. 9  to himself and his heirs for a weekly market here, upon the Monday, and a Fair every year, to begin on St. Peter's Eve, and to last for three days. But being raised to greater honour, he experimentally found the slipperiness of that high station: for the King (incensed against him, as our Historians do manifest) not only removed 
c M. Paris. p. 37●. n. 30.  him for his office of justitiarius Angliae, but otherwise so persecuted him, that he was constrained to flee 
Ib. p. 377. n. 40.  privily to the abbey of Merton in Surrey, there to hid himself. Nay that was not all; for being sought for, and fleeing to Sanctuary for his preservation, he was pulled 
e Ib. p. 378. etc.  out thence by the power of armed men, and carried Prisoner to the Tower of London, with his feet tied under the Horse Belly; his money extorted from him and his lands seized, saying 
f Ib. p. 396. n. 50.  what the K. permitted his wife to have for her maintenance: whereupon this Lordship coming so into the K. possession, Maud (the widow of Henry de Bohun Earl of Hereford) before specified, who had the title of Countess of Essex, gave a Fine 
g Rot. F. 18 H. 3. m. 11.  of C l. for to have the benefit of the Year and Day therein, which belonged to the King; and that the Houses should not be pulled down, nor the Gardens spoiled, in regard that it was held by the said Hubert immediately of her, and so consequently by Eschaet to fall into her hands: But afterwards the K. became reconciled 
h M. Paris. p. 403. n. 50.  to him again; so that he had restitution 
i Claus. 18. H. 3. m. 20.  of his lands, whereof john de Burgo, his son (though he did not succeed him in the earldom) inherited 
k M. Paris. p. 363. ●. 19  the greatest part, if not all, (I presume.) Amongst which he had two parts of the moiety of this manor; and in 31. H. 3. came to an agreement 
l F. de div. Com. levat. mens. P. 31. H. 3.  with Margery Countess of Kent, widow of Hubert before specified, for her thirds: all which were rated at xl l. per an. upon the Extent 
m Esc. 50. H. 3.  made of them in 50 H. 3. for his then taking part with the Rebellious Barons.  
But the said John, in 2 E. 1. passing 
n Pat. 2 E. 1. m. 24.  away to the K. and his heirs divers Lordships, lying in the Counties of Nott. Essex. Suff. Norff. Cambr. Somers. Dors. and Surrey, amongst them, granted this manor, reserving to himself an estate only for life: So that in 7 E. 1. the King, being owner thereof by the said grant, had 
o Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 119. a. etc.  then two Carucates of land in demesn, and xlii. tenants holding several proportions, under certain Rents and performance of divers services, as ploughing, mowing, harrowing, thrashing and the like: As also a Court-Leet, Gallows, Free-warren, and other liberties. At the same time it was found 
p Ib. f. 119. a. etc.  that Ralph Pippard had one yard land and a half in this Lordship, which he held of the Earl of Hereford, together with a certain Water Mill, and a wood containing xii acres: as also xxxi. Tenants holding divers proportions of land by certain Rents, and several servile labours; together with a Court-Leet, Gallows, and Free-warren. And that the Nuns of Stodle, in Oxfordshire, had then a Carucate of land here, granted to them by Geffrey de Craucumbe in pure Alms; which Geffrey obtained it of the said Earl of Hereford: As also ix. tenants holding several proportions of land by performance of servile work; and three acres of land in demesn, bestowed on them by Hubert de Burgo, before mentioned, for the enlarging of their Court; and likewise a Court-Leet, and Free-warren.  
At that time likewise did the Prior of Wroxton hold 
q Ib. f. 120. etc.  7 acres of land here in demesn, which he had of the gift of Geffrey de Langley; & he from Gilbert Earl Martial; and he of the Earl of Hereford. And likewise john de Compton (a Priest) two yard land, of one Robert Fitz-Nicholas, paying to Ralph Pippard a half penny for all services. As also two yard land more, of the hospital of St. John. in Oxford, given thereunto by one Will. de Compton a Priest, who obtained the same from Will. de Mandevile, for which he paid to the Nuns of Stodle vi s. viij d. per an. And half a yard land of the Nuns of Hurneley in pure Alms, for iii s. But being so in the K. possession, it was 10. Feb. 9 of his reign, granted 
r Rot. P. ●●. E. 1. m. 2.  to Eustace de Hacche, to hold during pleasure, for the Rent of xli li. to be yearly paid into the Exchequer. And the 28 of May following, unto 
s Claus. 9 E. 1. m. 7.  Hugh de Plessets for life. In which demise to Eustace de Hacche it is called Compton in Hennemersh, but in the other Compton-magna; which Hugh de Plessets and Ralph Pippard did in 13 E. 1. challenge 
t Rot. de quo W.  to have here in Common, with the Prioress of Stodle, a Court Leet, Assize of Bread and Beer, Gallows, Weyts, and to be exempted from suit to the Hundred or County Court: But because it was found, that they had exercised these liberties in several, they were amerced for their false claim. Howbeit, after this; viz. in 27 E. 1. the said K. by his L●●t●r Pat. 
u P●t. 27. ●. 1. m. 3.  bearing date at Canterbury 10 Sept. ●m●●gst other lands and manors assigned it to Margaret ●is Queen, as part of her dowry. And by another Charter 
w Cart. 27. E. 1. a. 4.  bearing date at York 16. Nou. ●●llowing, granted it to john de Mohun, and Al● his wife, and to the heirs of the said John, to be held of him the said K. and his heirs, in exchange for all those lands, which the same John had ●●thin the County of Kildare in Ireland, or elsewhere within that Realm; the value of this being then xl. li. xviii s. vi. d. ob. per an. In recompense whereof he made other assignations to his said Queen, as by his Pat. 
x Pat 31. E. 1. m. 35.  doth at large appear.  
Touching that which Ralph Pipard had here in Compton, being thenceforth reputed a manor, 〈…〉 was in 3. E. 2. (inter alia) granted 
y Pat 3. E. 2. p 1. m. 22.  by the same Raph. to Edm. le B●ttller and his heirs, to enter upon after the decease of him the said Ralph: and that from the said Edmund it descend●● to James his son 
z Claus. 1. E. 3. p. ●. m. 1.  and heir, created 
a Orig. 2. E 3. Rot. 20.  Earl of O●m●nd 2 E. 3. Which James, the same year, ●●d a Charter 
b Car●. 2. E. 3. ● 13.  of Free-warren granted to him in all his demesn lands here. In whose family it continued till the beginning of E. 4. time, that james Boteler, Earl of Wiltshire (〈◊〉 and heir to james Boteler the fourth Earl of Ormand) being advanced 
c Car●. ab 〈◊〉. 27. 〈…〉 9 H. ●. ●. 44.  to that Honour in the life t●me of ●is Father (sc. 27 H. 6.) adhering stoutly to the Lancastrian interest, and 〈◊〉 participating in the hard fate which befell that House, became attainted 
d 〈…〉 7 E 4. ●. 8.  in the Parl. of 1 E. 4. But the● the K. by his Letters Pat. 
e 〈…〉 E. 4. p. 5. m. 1.  bearing date at Westm. 20 Febr. in the first year of his reign, reciting the notable services which Sir Walter Devereux Kt. whom he had newly advanced to the degree of a Baron, had performed on his behalf 〈◊〉 sundry battles against K. Henry the 6. and his Complices, and particularly against Henry D. of Exeter, I●s●e● Earl of Penbroke, and this James Earl of Wiltshire; in consideration thereof, granted it to the 〈◊〉 Walter and the he●rs ma●e of his body; together with the manor of Sutton-Courtney in Berkshire, and other great possessions. Howbeit, Thomas, Brother and heir to the said Earl, finding favour with K. Edw. being shortly after restored 
f Pat. 13. E 4. ● 2. 〈◊〉 1. & 7.  by Act of Parl. to his lands, had it again: whereupon it descended 
g Claus. 3. H 8. in d. m. 15.  to his Daughters and heirs; viz. Margaret married to Sir William. Bullein Kt. and Anne the wife of S●r james St. Leger Kt. After which, scil. temp. H. 8. Bullein's moiety was passed 
h Esc. 〈…〉 Pe●●● Compt●● 37 H. 8.  away unto certain Feoffees to the use of Sir Will. Compton Kt. from whom is lineally descended the now Earl of Northampton, (as in Compton Winyate is showed) the present owner thereof.  
I now return to that manor here, which was granted ●o morun in E. 1. time. This continued in that line till the reign of H. 4. but then Sir john Mohun Kt. dying 
i Esc. 6 H. 4 n. ●●.  without issue male, it came by par●●tion 
k Rot. F. 7. H. 4.  to Ric. le Strange son and heir of john le Strange of Knokyn, by Maud the youngest of the three Daughters and coheirs of the said Sir john Mohun: which Richard died 
l E●●. 27. H. 6.  seized thereof in 27 H 6. leaving Sir john Strange his son and heir; who departing this life without issue male, I●an 
Pa●. 20. E. 4. ● 2. m. 27.  his Daughter and heir, by marriage w●th Ge●rge eldest son to Thomas L●rd Stanley (afterwards Earl of Derby) brought it to that family; Edw. Earl of Derby, son and heir of Henry, proving h●s age, having every 
n Lib. 3. ce●ul.  thereof accordingly in 14 Eliz. To which Edw. succeeded his Brother W●●●. Earl of Derby, who in our time sold it (as I have heard) to william. Earl of Northampton Grandfather to the present Earl, now owner thereof.  
That the Church, here, is of no less antiquity than the Britain's time, I shall vouch the authority of an old Historian, 
o Hist. au●●● M S. 〈…〉. m bi●. Bo●l. l●b. 2. cap. 72.  whereby it will appear, that the payment of Tithes was very ancient, if his relation have credit with my Reader. About the year of our saviour's incarnation DC iiii. St. Augustine, being arrived in England to preach the gospel, came hither; whereupon the Priest of this Parish repaired to him, and made a complaint that the Lord of the Town, not paying his Tithes, though admonished, was by him excommunicated, and yet stood more obstinate: St. Augustine therefore conventing him for that fault, demanded the reason of such his refusal. Knowest thou not (quoth he) that they are not thine, but G●●'s? To whom the Knight answered, Did not I blow and sow the land? I will therefore have the tenth sheaf aswell as the nine. Whereupon St. Augustine replied, If thou wilt not pay them, I will excommunicate thee; and so, hastening to the Altar, publicly said● I command that no excommunicate person be pre●●●t at mass. Which words were no sooner spoke, than that a dead man, that lay buried at the entrance into the Church, immediately arose out of his Grave, went without the compass of the Church yard, and there stood still during the time of Mass. Which being finished St. Aug. went to him, and said, I command thee in the name of God that thou tell me who thou art. To whom he made answer, I was Patron of thi● place in the time of the Britain's, and though frequently warned by the Priest, yet never would pay him my Tithes, and so died excommunicate, and was thrust into He●l. Which answer occasioned St. Augustine to command him to show where the Priest was buried that so excommunicated him; who, being accordingly directed to his Grave, said, To the end that all men may know that life and death are in the hands of God, to whom nothing is impossible, Arise in his name, for we have need of thee! Who thereupon came out of h●s Grave, and stood before them. To whom St Augustine said, Brother d●'st thou know this man? yes quoth he; but I would I had never known him, for he was always a● R●bell to the Church, a with holder of his tithes, and even to his last a very wicked man, which occasioned me to excommunicate him.  
Augustine replied, Brother, thou knowest that God is merciful, therefore we must have pity on this miserable creature, who is the image of God, and redeemed with his blood, having so long endured the pains of Hell. Whereupon delivering to him a scourge, he kneeled down, and crav●ng absolution with tears, had ●t granted; and so by St. Augustine's command, returning to his Grave again, was immediately resolved to dust. Then said St. Aug. to the Priest, How long hast thou been buried? Above an hundred and fifty years, quoth he. Aug. How hast thou fared hitherto? Well, quoth the Priest, enjoying the delights of eternal Life. Aug. Art thou contented that I should pray unto God that thou may'st return again to us; and by thy preaching reduce many souls unto him, that are deceived by the devil? Far be it from thee, O Father (quoth the Priest) that thou shouldest so disturb my quiet, as to bring me back to the troublesome life of this World. Aug. Go thy way then, and rest in peace, praying for me, and for the universal Church of God: So accordingly entering his grave, he fell also to dust. Then turned S. Augustine to the knight and said, Wilt thou now pay thy Tithes to God, my son? Who trembling and weeping fell at his feet, and, confessing his Offence, craved pardon; and shaving himself, became a follower of S. Augustine all the days of his life.  
Hoc miraculum (saith my Author) videbitur illis incredibile, qui credunt aliquid Deo esse impossibile; Sed nulli dubium est, quod nunquam Anglorum duras cervices Christi jugo se submisissent, nisi per magna miracula divinitùs sibi ostensa.  
But descending to later times, and of more certainty, I find 
p Hist. M S. Ab. de Walden penès Comit. Suff. cap. 7. , that about the beginning of King Steph. reign, Geoffrey Magnavil gave this church to the Monastery of Walden in Essex, which he had newly founded. In an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) accounting xii. marks per an. which the Canons of Walden had out of it; as also certain Pensions to the Nuns of Hurley (in Berks. and to the chapel of Plessy, it was valued at xxiii. Marks; and afterwards, 
q M S. in Scac.  sc. Non. Dec. an. 1316. ●10 ●. 2.) appropriated 
r Maid. f. 41. b.  to the said Monastery of W●lden by Walt. de Maydenston Bishop of Worcester. And in 26 H. 8 the vicarage rated 
s M S. penès S. A. eq. aur f. 19 a.  at x●iil l vi s viij ●, the Procurations and Synodals then paid out of it being xis viᵈ.  
That which the Canons of Walden had here, was after the dissolution of that Monastery granted 
t Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 5.  away by the King to Thomas lord Audley, chancellor of England and his heirs, by the name of a manor, together with the Rectory of this place: but it came again to the Crown, as it seems; for in 4. & 5. Ph. & M. S ● Thomas Pope Kt had a grant 
u Pat. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. p. 14.  thereof.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
joh. de Dersete Pbr. 9 Cal. julii 1289. 
Giff. f. 318●   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
D. Will. Hankin 6. Cal. Maii 1319. 
Cob. f. 14. b.   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
Will. le Fullare Pbr. 28 Maii 1339. 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 12. a.   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
Will. in le Lane Pbr. 19 Feb. 1361. 
S. Germ. f. 113. a   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
joh. Baynton 9 Junii 1389. 
Wak. f. 57 b   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
joh. Aldestre penult. Martii 1390. 
Ib. f. 78. a.   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
Edw. Normanton Pbr. 11 junii 1406. 
Cliff. f. 90. b   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
Will. Gilbert penult. Maii 1430. 
Pult. f. 84. a   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
D. Will. Whithmale Pbr. 8. Maii 1455. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 128● a   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
joh. Toly Cap. 10. Maii 1465. 
Ib. f. 188. b   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
D. joh. Mason Cap. 4. Junii 1485. 
Alc. f. 149. b   Abbas & conu. de Walden. 
D. Richard Mason Pbr. 8. Dec. 1504 
Jig. vol. ●. f. 39 b   Praepos. etc. Colleg. Reg. de Eton. 
Egid. Cartwright Cler. 8. Aug. 1571. 
Bul. f. 4. b   Praepos. etc. Colleg. Reg. de Eton. 
joh. ivy Cler. 12. Nou. 1573. 
Ib. f. 9 a.   Praepos. etc. Colleg. Reg. de Eton. 
Will. Scooler. Cler. 21 Martii 1577. 
Ib. f. 24. b     

Weston juxta Chiriton.  
THat this was originally a member of Long Compton, I have in my discourse of that place already intimated● From marshal Earl of Pembroke it came 
w Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 89. a.  to Ralph Pipard, and from him to one john de Weston (so called fr●m his residence here, as I guess) which John in 7 E. 1. held 
x Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 89. a.  it of the said Ralph by the fourteenth part of a knight's Fee, having then two carucates of land in demesn; as also one Water mill, with certain Tenants holding 8 yard land of him by several services, as ploughing, sowing, reaping, making malt, and the like; but with his said Tenants made two appearances, yearly, at the Court Leet of the said Raph. at Compton. paying iii● to him at the Feast of St Martin, and iiid at Warth. which john de Weston in 27 E. 1. entailed 
y F. lev●●. Craft. ●. Bap.  this manor after his own decease, upon john de Broughton and Kath. his wife, and the heirs of the said john de Broughton; whereupon the said John, within two years following, obtained a Charter 
z Cart. 29 E. 1. n. 53.  of Free-warren to himself and his heirs in all his demesn ●ands at Broughton, (near Banbury) in Oxfordshire; as also here and other places in this County.  
Howbeit after this till E. 3. time, I find no farther mention thereof, worthy the notice; but then was it settled 
a Ex autog● penès Edw. Pet● eq. aur.  upon Ralph Earl Stafford and Will. de Peito for their two lives; and afterwards upon Sr john de Peito Kt. son of the said Will. and Alianore his wife, and John the son of the said John, and Alianore, and the heirs male of his body; and for want of such issue, on Hugh the son of the said Earl, and the heirs male of his body by Philippae his wife, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Will. de Peito, as appeareth by a certain Feoffment, bearing date here at Weston on the Monday next after the Feast of St Thomas the Apostle, the same year. Wh●ch Will. de Peito was justled out of it, as by h●s Petition 
Ex vet. ●●●mol. pe●ès eund. ●. P.  to King Ric. 2. appeareth, the substance whereof I have here added; viz. that one Walter de Chiriton, being indebted to K●ng E. 3. command was given unto one Rich. de Foxton, than Eschaetor, to inquire of what lands or Tenements he was seized of, in the xx. xxii. and xxiiith years of his reign, and afterwards; in respect that he the said Walter had been a farmer to the King, and never accounted. Whereupon, by the corrupt procurement and abetting of Alice Perers (who had been concubine to King Edw.) than w●fe of S ● Will. Windsor Knight, and for her behoof, it was falsely certified by the Enquest, that the same Walter had an estate in Fee simple of this manor, wh●ch the said Will. de Peito then held: who upon the return of the Inquisition into the Chancery, traversed the same; showing by good evidence that the said Walter had no right therein, farther than for the life of john de Segrave of Folkestane, which John had granted the reversion thereof to certain persons, whose estate in Fee simple the said Will. had obtained. Whereupon another Inquis. was made; but through the unjust procurement of the sa●d Alice, and the menaces made to the Jury by S ● Baldw. Frevill, and S ● Thomas de Morehalle, they durst not give any other Verdict, than what had been before; and that by this means, ●t being seized into the K●ngs hands, was granted by him to Rob. Broune of Warwick, steward to the said Alice, and to one john Vincent of London to her use, who held it accordingly at the t●me of the said petition exhibited.  
Whereupon the King referred the examination of the matter to Sr john Knyvet, to make report; but it seems there was nothing done therein to the advantage of the sa●d Will. de Peito: for upon the attainder 
Rot. F. 1. R. 2. ●. 2. m. 17.  of the before specified Alice, it being seized into the King's hands, the custody 
Rot. F. 1. R. 2. ●. 2. m. 17.  thereof was committed to S ● john worth Knight; and shortly after the inheritance of it given 
Claus. 9 R. 2. in d m 48  by the said K●ng to the before specified S ● William. Windsor. Wh●ch S● Will. past 
f Claus. 9 R. 2. in d m 48  it into the hands of S ● Will. de Beauchamp, Sr Hugh Segrave, Sr William. Cossington Knights, and others, and their heirs; who granted 
g Claus. 9 R. 2. in d m 48  their r●ght therein to St William. Murrers Knight and Christian his wife, and the he●rs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, to hold until such time as the debt due to the K●ng by Walt. de Chiriton, formerly mentioned, should be fully satisfied. Wh●ch S ● William. Murrers and Christian passed 
h Claus. 9 R. 2. in d m 48  over their estate therein to john Carpe, and Ralph K●steven, to enjoy accordingly till the said debt should be satisfied: who (upon the grant made by Will. de Chiriton, son and heir of the same Walter to the said S ● William. Murrers and his heirs, of all his right therein) by their deed 
i Claus. 9 R. 2. in d m 48  bearing date at London 20 junii 8. R. 2. quitted their ●nterest ●n the reversion thereof, unto the sa●d S ● Will. and his heirs.  
Howbeit after th●s I find, that Thomas Mowbray D. of Norff. had an interest herein, though by what means I know not: but by one Inquis. 
k Esc. 22. R. ●. n. 101.  taken after his death in 22 R. 2. it appears, that he granted it to the above specified S ● William. Morers Knight and Christian his wife, to hold during their lives; and by another, that he passed 
l Esc 1 H. 4  it to Ric. de Burgh. Esq to hold likewise during his life: And it was also found 
m Esc. 12. H. 4. ●. 9  that he died seized of two parts thereof; which two parts, thereupon coming to the Crown, by reason of the minority of john Mowbray, brother and heir of Thomas Earl Martial, were in 11 H. 4. assigned 
n Pat. 11. H. 4. p. 3. m 3●  to him by the King towards his maintenance; and the third part did Elizabeth Duchess of Norff. hold 
o Esc. 3. H. 6. n. 25●  in dower.  
To this Thomas succeeded John D. of Norff. as son and heir, who enfeoft 
p Esc. 1 E. 4  Ric. Waller and Henry Bradfield in this manor; and they William. Brandon Esq as it seems; for Ric. Waller son and heir to the said Richard, by his deed 
q Ex autog. penès Will. Sheldon ar.  bearing date 25 Sept. 1 E. 4. released to the said Will. and Eliz. his wife, with Alianore their daughter, all his estate therein, in reversion (Eliz. Duchess of Norff. having 
r F. de div. Com. levat. xv. Mart. 16. E. 4.  an estate for life in the same.) Nevertheless by an Inq. taken in 7 H. 7. (wherein the title of john de Peito, formerly mentioned, is recited, it appears 
s Esc. 7. H. 7 , that the said Will Brandon, by the name of S ● William. Brandon Knight, and Eliz. his wife received the profits thereof from the 2. till 7 H. 7. but how much sooner or longer is to me yet uncertain. Which S ● William past 
t Inq. super depop. 01 H. 8.  it to Henry Kebull Alderman of London, who depopulated 
u Inq. super depop. 01 H. 8.  7 mess. and one cottage here, and enclosed, 350 acres of land, being all that were in this village, except the manor house, wherewith lxxx acres of land were occupied: and by his Testament 
w Holder q. 30.  bearing date 28 Apr. an. 1517. (9 Henry 8.) settled it, inter alia, upon George Keble his grandchild, son of Thomas Keb●e, his son, deceased; with remainder, for want of issue male by the said George, to William. Blunt Lord Mountjoy, and Alice his wife, the Testators daughter, and the heirs of their two bodies. Which George, styled ●eorge Keble of Bradwell in Com. Essex Esq by his deed 
x Ex autog. penès praefat. Will. Sheldon.  bearing date 12 nou. 24 H. 8. granted it to George Willoughby Gent. and john Barbour yeoman, to the use of William. Sheldon of Barcheston and his heirs; whereupon there was a Fine 
y Crast. purifying  levied in 26. H. 8.  
This William, being also of Beoly in UUorcestershire. their principal seat, (descended by a younger branch, as I guess from that ancient Family of Sheldon in this County, which flourished at Sheldon till E. 3. time; for amongst their evidences I have seen, that his immediate Ancestor had lands in R. 2. time within the Lordship of Bermingham, which is scarce 4 miles distant from that place) was he, who liking well the situation hereof, in 37 H. 8. obtained licence 
z Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 18.  from the King, to impark CCC. acres of land, meadow, pasture, and wood, to be called by the name of UUeston park for ever: As also a Charter 
a Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 18.  of Free-warren to himself and his heirs; and built a very fair House here, in which his descendants have often resided, though their chief seat be at Beoley, where many of them lie very honourably interred.   

Whichford.  
OF this place there is no particular mention in the Conq rs Survey, whence I conclude that it was then involved with Long Compton: but it seems that the family of Mohun were owners thereof very timely; for I find that Will. de Moion and Agnes his wife gave 
b Cart. ● E 2 n. 19 per Insp.  the Church to the Monastery of Bredlington, whose grant King Henry 1. confirmed: Howbeit, he or his were dispossessed again, though it appears not how: perhaps by K. Stephen; for in 3. Steph. divers of the great men being in A●mes on the behalf of Maud the Empress, this W●ll. then fortified 
c Math. P. p. 76. l. 19  and h●ld his Castle a● Dunster for her: but further do I find nothing thereof till 9 R. 1. that Ralph de Welleford accounted 
d Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  xvl for the form thereof, it being in the Kings own hands as an Eschaet: Which forfeiture was made by joelinus de Pomeria a Norman, as by the R●cord 
e Rot. de te●r. No●m. 6. Io●. n. 13.  of 6 Io●. appears, where its particular extent (as of a●l other, the lands of such Normans, which, it seems, were seized on by the K●ng) is certified; viz. in Rent of Assize viiili xvis; the arable land in demesn being 3. carucates, consist●ng of xxiiii Oxen, and the other stock xxi. Oxen, three Horses, viij. Hogs, five K●ne and a Bull, five Sows and a Boar, and CC. Sheep; so that the yearly value of all, was rated at xuli.  
In which 6th. year, King John bestowed it upon, or rather restored it to Reginald de Mohun, excepting the ●o●n and stock then upon it, 
f Pat. 6. joh. m. 16.  wh●ch he appointed to be prized and otherwise disposed. To whose posterity it continued whilst the male line lasted; and in 20 H. 3. was held 
g Testa de N.  by Reginald de Mohun, ●he second, by the service of one K●s. Fee. Which R●ginald in 36 H. 3. Having licence 
h Claus. 36. H. 3. m. 1.  from the King to stop and enclose a c●rtain R●ad way lying through his Park here; assigning another without the compass thereof, upon condition that passengers m●ght not rece●v● prejudice, left issue Iohn ● who in 7 E. 1. had 
i Inq. p●r H. Nott. etc. f. 111. a. etc.  here three carucates of l●nd in d●m●sn, with xvii. Tenants holding several proportions of ground, performing certain services, as thr●sh●ng● ploughing, gathering N●ts● etc. As also a Court Leet, Free-warren and gallows; and a W●●d inc●os●●, in which it was then 〈◊〉 that the K●ng ought to have paunage f●r ●l. Hog●● and one Boar, from the Feast of S. M●c●. un●●l sword. as belonging to his freehold in Long Compton. 〈◊〉 john de M●hun died 
k Cl●us ●. E. 1. m. 3.  the same year, whereupon th●s Ma●●our, then ra●ed at L per an. being in the King's hand, in regard of the minority of his son, was granted 
l Cl●us ●. E. 1. m. 3.  to Almar●c de St. Amand, to ho●d till the heir should c●me of full age, ●n part of satisfaction for C. marks per an. Given by the K●ng to the s●●d Almar●c, to be received out of his Wards or E●chaets; whose name was also John, and his residence here, as ●t seems: for in 17 H. 2. I find 
m Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  him in the list of those Knights, and men at arms of this County then certified into the Chancery.  
Howbeit, i● 6. E. 3. it came 
n Claus. 6 E 3 m. 36.  again into the K. hands, by reason of the minority of the son and heir of that John; and was committed 
o Claus. 6 E 3 m. 36.  to the custody of Will. Ayermin Bishop of Norwich, who did great repairs upon the manor house. But at length the ●ssue male of this branch of that family, f●●ling; for the last Sr john Mohun had only three daughters and he●rs: viz. 
p Rot. F. 6. H. 4. m. 5.  Elizabeth wife to Will. M●untacute Earl of Salisbury Maud married to john le Strange of Knol●in. and Philippe to Edw. D. of York; upon partition made betwixt them, it fell to the said Elizabeth; 
q Rot. F. 4. H. 5. n. 8. Esc. 2. H 5. n. 39  who dying 
r Rot. F. 4. H. 5. n. 8. Esc. 2. H 5. n. 39  without issue, it came to be divided betwixt Richard Lord Strange, son to the above specified Maud; and to Philippe Duchess of Yorke ● which Phillippa accordingly held the mo●tye thereof during her life; but dying 
s Esc. 10. H. 6. n. 45.  without issue in 10 H. 6. it descended 
t Esc. 10. H. 6. n. 45.  to the said Lord Strange, as her nephew and heir: and so from Strange to the Earls of Derby, by a daughter and heir, as Long Compton did; Edw. Earl of Derby being seized 
u Lib. 3. cedul.  thereof in 14 Eliz. To whom succeeded W●ll. his brother, who sold it unto Ralph Sheldon of Beoley Esq. Grandfather to William, the present owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Michael) being given 
w Cart. 5. E. 2. n. 19 per Inspex.  to the Canons of Bredlington in H. 1. time, by Will. de Moiun and Agnes his wife (as hath been already intimated) was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
x MS. in Scac.  at xv. marks. It seems that the said Canons of Bredlingt●n granted back the patronage thereof to the Mohuns; for it appears that they and their heirs presented thereto: but in 26 H. 8. it was valued 
y MS. penès S A. eq. a●●. f. 19 a.  at xx li over and above xis viᵈ allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Dominus Rex Hen. 3. 
G●lf. de Rindeway Cap. G. Giffard Cancellarii Reg. 52. H. 3. 
Pat. 52. H. 3. m. 30.   Will. Blampayn de Wicheford. 
joh. de Wicheford Cler. 2. Id. Martii 1297. 
Giff. f. 426. a.   D. joh. de Mohun miles. 
joh. de Wicheford Pbr. 4. Non. Dec. 1299. 
Ib. f. 447. b.   D. joh. de Mohun miles. 
joh. Clovyle Cler. pride. Non. Maii 1324. 
Cob. f. 35. ●   D. joh. de Mohun miles. 
joh. pain Pbr. 1 Maii 1343. 
Wolst. vol. 2. f. 57 a.   D. joh. de Mohun miles. 
D. Baldw. de Mohun Pbr. 1. Junii 1344. 
Ib. f. 73. a.   D. joh. de Mohun miles. 
joh. de Harewell Cler. 10 Sept. 1344. 
Ib. f. 75. b.   D. joh. de Mohun miles. 
Petrus de Croyden Pbr. 22 Apr. 1354. 
Br. vol. 1● f. 10. a.   D. joh. de Mohun miles. 
joh. Dru●y Pbr. 16. Aug. 1369. 
Lyn. f. 1. b.   D. Johanna de Mohun domina de Dunstere. 
Thomas at moore 15. Julii 1384. 
Wak. f. 39 ●   D. Johanna de Mohun domina de Dunstere. 
Thomas Hateway Pbr. 24. Apr. 1386. 
Ib. f. 43 b.   Ric. le Strange Dominus de Knokyn. 
Will. Thommes 4. Oct. 1414. 
Pev. f. 69. ●   Ric. le Strange, & Constantia ux. ejus. 
D. Rob. Wymbish 14 Apr. 1435. 
S. Germ. f. 257. ●.   ................. 
D. Rob. Potter, alias Myl●m 7 Aug. 1465. 
Cart 〈◊〉. 1 f. 1 〈◊〉.   Will. Catesby mil. & alii Feoffati D. Eliz. nuper dom. Strange. 
D. Thomas Stow●● Cap. penult. Apr. 1469. 
  Georgius Stanley miles Dominus l. Strange. 
D. jac. Streytbarel 15. Oct. 1485. 
Alc. f. 152. ●   Georgius Stanley miles Dominus l. Strange. 
Magr. Thomas Made●owe in decret Bac. 26. Dec. 1486. 
Mor. f. 20. ●   D. Johanna Sta●ley ●omina le Strange. 
joh. Merton Cap. 10. Oct. 1507. 
Gyg. 2 f. 5 b.   Rad. Ashton ar. & Ric. Ashton ar. ratione concess. Edwardi Comitis Derb. 
Magr. Nich. Ashton in S. Theol. Bacc. 12 junii 1557. 
Heath f. 26. b.   Anna Comitissa Derb. ratione concess. Edw. Comitis Derb. filii sui. 

〈◊〉. f. 4. a  Magr. joh. Vaughan in S. Theol. Bac. 26 nou. 1537.  Will. Pendelbury de Whichford yeoman, ex concess. Edw. Comitis Derb. 

〈◊〉. f. 22. b.  Laur. Shuttleworth in art. Magr. ult. Nou. 1582.   
Within an Arch of the wall in the south I'll, lieth an ancient coffin of stone, on the cover whereof there is cut out a large Cross engrailed, extending from the head to the foot; and on the upper part of the same cross an Escocheon, whereon is the like engrailed cross, with a label of 3 points in chief.  
On the south side of the chancel is a raised Monument, covered with marble, and having a portraiture in brass thereon with this Epitaph.  Hic jacet Nicholaus Asheton sacre theologic baccalarius Cantabr. Capellanus Comitis Derbie, nuper rector istius ecclesie, ac olim vicarius de Kendalle Lancastrensis apud magnam Leaver, qui obiit ultimo die mensis Septembris anno Domini Millesimo quingentesimo octogesimo secundo, regni Elizabethe regine vicesimo quarto. 
On the North side of the chancel is another raised Monument, with a cover of Alabastar, whereon is a portraiture graven, and this circumscription.  Hic jacet dominus Johannes Mertun quondam rector istius ecclesie; necnon capellanus Thome Stanley Comitis de Derby, qui obiit ...... 
In the upper part of the chancel, towards the North side, lieth a flat blue stone, with this Epitaph, jacet hic Lionellus Day S. T. B. hujus Ecclesiae Rector, qui uti vivens piè vovit, ita moriens voluit hic inscribi, In misericordia Domini resurgam: atatis suae 70.   

Ascot.  
IN this parish of Whichford are two Hamlets, viz. Ascot and Stourton: but of Ascot, which ●akes its name from the Eastern situation thereof, I have not seen any other mention than what is in the Record of 7 E. 1. wherein it appears 
Inq. pe● ●. Nott. ●c. f. 111. ●. , that john de Mohun had xviii. Tenants here (it being no distinct manor, but a member of Whichford) who held several proportions of land by performance of sundry servile employments; as ploughing, harrowing, mowing, and the like; and paid certain Rent besides.   

Stourton.  
THis Village hath its name from the brook called Stoure, upon the bank whereof it is seated; and being originally a member 
●om. vill.  of Whichford, was granted away by one of the Mohuns to Will. Cumin, or some of his ancestors, as it should seem by what I shall show by and by. But the first mention 
Rot. P. 5 H. 3. Pat. 6 H 3. in d.  I find of it, is in 5 H. 3. Where Will. Hose and Margaret his wife brought an Assize of Novel disseisin against Alice de Mohun, for certain lands, and two Mills lying in this Village. To which Will. Cumin succeeded Margery his laughter and heir, wedded 
c Claus. 20 H. 3. m. 7.  to john de Cantilupe, who brought thereby the inheritance of this manor to that Family, and in 7 E. 1. 
d Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 112. a  held it of john de Moun by the service of two parts of a knight's fee, having two carucats of land here in demesn, and xviii. Tenants holding several proportions by certain Rents, and services of husbandry; in which Record 
e Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 112. a  it is called Norton, by reason of its Northern situation, as I guess. But these Cantilupes had their ●eat at Snitfeild in this County, where I purpose to speak historically of them; and whereof the heir general, in E. 3. time, married to Sr Thomas West Kt, who by that means became Lord 
f F. levat. xv. Trin. 32. E. 3.  of this manor.  
It appears by the return of a Writ 
g Esc. 43. E. 3. p. 2. n. 17.  of Ad quod dampnum, that Q. Phillippa, wife to K. Edw. 3. had a purpose to have given this manor to the Monks of Westminster; perhaps in respect of its nearness 
h Esc. 49 E. 3. p. 2.  to their manor of Sutton in Gloucestersh● and yet environed with this County; but it took not effect; for I find that john Harwell (of whom and his family I shall speak in Wotton-Wa●en) purchased 
i F. levat. Craft. Ascens. 20 R. ●  it of Sr Thomas West and Joan his wife, in 20 R. 2. And in 10 H. 6. Roger Harewell of Morehall, and Will. Harewell of Henly in Arden, were certified 
k Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be Lords thereof.   

Cheriton.  
FOllowing the course of Stoure I come next to Cheriton, which originally was a member of 
l Nom. Vill.  Brailes, and therefore is not particularly mentioned in the Conquerors Survey. Before the first of King John I have not seen any thing thereof in Record; but then did Henry Falconer and Annora his wife, recover 
m Plat. de T. Pasch. 1 joh. rot. 27.  the patronage to the Church here; yet whether in his own or his wife's right I know not; for she was 
n Rot. P. 7. R. 1.  a widow, and called Annora de la More, and had a daughter named Sara, an heir, whose tuition the said Henry had. Ne●ther am I certain how Falconer's interest here went away; but in 10 H. 3. Lucia the daughter of Reginald de Clifton brought an Assize 
o Pat. 10 H. 3. in d.  of Novel disseisin against Henry then Earl of Warwick for the same advouson. Which instances, though they are most proper to be made when I come to speak in particular of the Church, I have the rather inserted here, because they give some light to the succession of the manor, whereunto in those times the patronage of the Church was, except very rarely, belonging.  
But for want of better help, whereby a perfect discovery might be had, I am constrained to make use of them, being not able to manifest, so exactly, as I would, through what paths the succession of it went, till the Lucy's became Lords thereof. In 20 H. 3. William Bonchivalier answered for part of a Knights fee here, then certified 
p Testa de Nevil.  to be held of the Earl of Warwick; and 
q Testa de Nevil.  in 36 H. 3. Ralph de Wylinton: which Ralph in that great defection of the Barons, towards the later end of H. 3. time, was 
r Esc. 50 H. 3.  in arms against the King, and of the retinue to Geffrey de Lucy; and in 52 H. 3. held 
s Esc. 52 H. 3.  this manor by the service of a knight's fee of the Earl of Warwick, as of the manor of Brailes; whose Tenants in 7 E. 1. did their suit 
t Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 115. b.  twice a year at the Court-Leet for Bra●les. To this Ralph succeeded john de Wilinton, who in 9 E. 2. held 
u Esc. 9 E. 2.  a half and a fourth part of a Knights fee here, of the said Earl: But the next possessor 
w Horl. Vol. 2. f. 27. a.  thereof was Sir William de Lucy Knight, viz. in 3 E. 3. Since which his posterity, of whom I have spoke in Cherlecote, have succeeded him therein, to this day.  
The Church in anno 1291. 19 E. 1. was valued 
x MS. in Scac.  at viij. marks: and in 
y MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. ●. 20. a.  26 H. 8. at xii li. out of which was paid for Synodals and Procurations ix s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Will. de Lucy miles. 

Horl. vol. 2.2. f. 27. a.  Rad. de Sileby Pbr. 5. Febr. 1328.  D. Will. de Lucy miles. 

Mont. f. 28. a.  Leonardus de Lucy Cler. 29. Apr. 1337.  D. Will. de Lucy miles. 

Wolst. f. 10. a.  joh. le Worner Pbr. 21. Apr. 1338.  D. Will. de Lucy miles. 

Ib. f. 12. a.  joh. de Geydon Pbr. 28. Maii 1339.  D. Will. de Lucy miles. 

Ib. f. 141. a.  joh. filius Nich. Gerond 25. Oct. 1348.  D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 

Bar. f. 19 b.  D. Ric. Ernold Pbr. 27. Apr. 1362.  D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 

Wak. f 52. a.  joh. Aspele 26. Apr. 1388.  Thomas Lucy miles. 
Rich. pen 14. Julii 1413 
Pev. f. 56. a.   Thomas Lucy miles. 
Rob. Cramford 17. Julii 1413. 
Ib. f. 65. b.   Ric. Archer ar. 
Ric. honey 9 Oct. 1416. 
Ib. f. 76. b.   Atturnati Ricardi Comitis Warwici. 
D. Ric. Paris Cap. 16. Jan. 1420. 
Morg. vol. 2. f. 24. a.   Edw. Lucy ar. 
D. Henr. Amott. Cap. 24. Feb. 1467. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 217. a.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. joh. Barret Cap. 12. Oct. 1485. 
Alc. f. 151. b.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. Ric. Newman Cap. 17. Aug. 1487. 
Mort. f. 19 b.   Edm. Lucy fill. & haeres Will. Lucy mil. 
Magr. joh. Verney in art. Magr. 4. Oct. 1503. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 27. a.   Will. Lucy ar. 
D. Edw. Large Cler. 5. Nou. 1537. 
Lat. f. ●. b.     

Barton on the Heath.  
OF this place the only mention in the Conquerors Survey is, that one Grim held at that time half a hide of land, here, of Robert de Stadford, then valued at xx s. but in that Record it is written Bertone, which is a Saxon word, & signifieth the same that in some places we now call a ●oldyard, yet intendeth all such barns and out-buildings as belong thereto. I am of opinion that the E. of Mellent, or Turchill de Warwick had something here at the same time, though no particular instance be made thereof in Domesday-book, in regard that afterwards, Thomas de Arden was found to hold part of a Knights fee here, of the Earl of Warwick. But there is so little light in those elder times from Record, touching this place, that I can give but a slender account thereof. In King John's time one Simon de Barton was impleaded 
z Plac. incerti temp. R. joh. ●ot. 2. in do●●●  for certain lands here, descended to him from Ranulph de Barton, his grandfather; yet whether the said Ranulph or his Ancestor were enfeoft of the whole manor, or only of some lands here, by one of the Barons of Stafford, I will not take upon me to determine; for in 20 H. 3. it is 
a Testa de Nev●ll.  apparent, that Thomas de Arden answered for the fourth part of a knight's fee, here, held of the Earl of Warwick: And in 
b Testa de Nev●ll.  36 H. 3. Robert marshal, and Ric. le Eyr had the same fourth part of the said Thomas; at which time all that was 
c Testa de Nev●ll.  found to be held of the Baron of Stafford here, was but the xvith part of a knight's fee, then possessed by Richard le Frankleyn.  
To the descendants of which Rob. marshal it continued till Queen Elizabeth's time; one whereof, scil. Robert, passed 
d F. levat. Oct. Hi●l. 11. E. 2. ●  away the advouson of the Church, and some lands here, to Nicholas Makarell of Carleton in Lindsey (come. Linc.) in 11 E. 2. but afterwards they had it again, and wrote their name's marshal, alias Bery; Of which line without doubt, was Edw. Bery, who upon the death of his father 5 E. 6. was 
e Esc. 6 E. 6.  26. years of age; and past it away to Will. Underhill of Idlicote, who died 
f Esc. 1● Eliz.  seized thereof 31 Martii 12 Eliz. leaving William his son and heir xiv. years of age and upwards.  
But in this Family of Underhill, it continued not long; for clear it is, that one of the berries had it again; of whom it was purchased by Walter Overbury, a younger son to Sir Nich Overbury (of Bourton on the Hill in Com. Glouc. Knight) about the later end of King James his time: which Walter rebuilt the Mannour-house, of stone, in such sort as it now is.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) in Anno 1291. 19 E. 1. was valued 
MS. in 〈◊〉.  at seven. marks and a half; and in 26 H. 8. 
i MS. penès S.A. ●q. aur. f. ●9. ●.  at xiii li. vi s. viij d. over and above viij s. xi d. ob. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Ric. le Marshall de Barton. 

〈◊〉 f. 394. ●.  Will. de Preston Subdiac. 12. Cal. Martii 1295.  D. Nich. Makerell. 

〈◊〉 f. 30. a.  Magr. joh. de Hamelden Pbr. 7. Cal. Sept. 1322.  D. Nich. Makerell. 

〈◊〉 f. 34. a.  Gilb. de Welleton Cler. 4. Non. nou. 1323.  D. Nich. Makerell. 

〈◊〉 f. 111. b.  D. Henr. de Cokham Cler. 10. Cal. Aug. 1325.  .......... 

〈◊〉 f. 10. b.  Magr. joh. de Welton 24, Maii 1354.  D. Gilb. de Welton Carleol. Episc. 

〈◊〉 f. 15. ●.  D. Henr. de Cokham Pbr. 29. Oct. 1355.  Will. Martial alías Bury gen. 

 Magr. Thomas Wynchcomb Pbr. 19 Julii 1471.  Will. Martial alías Bury gen. 

〈◊〉 f. 48. ●.  D. Rob Beldon Pbr. ult. Dec. 1492.  I●●. Martial alías Bury. 

sword f. ●8. ●.  Ric. a prize Cler. 6. Nou. 1500.  I●●. Martial alías Bury. 

〈◊〉 f. 18. ●.  D. Alex. Nowers 27. Jan. 1524.  I●●. Martial alías Bury. 

〈◊〉 f. 24. a.  D. Edm. Marchall 6. Sept. 1525.  Thom. Underhill gen. ex concess. Thomae Turvill & Eliz. ux. ejus. 
Will. Underhill Cler. 23. Julii 1579.   

In the East window of the chancel these arms.  Arg. a Cheveron sable betwixt 3. Squirrels gules. 
Bury.   

Upon a Marble grave-stone in the chancel this Inscription.  
Here lieth buried the bodies of Edmund Bury and Eliz. his wife; which Eliz. was the seventh daughter of Edward Underhill of Nether-Etingdon in the County of Warwick esquire. The said Edmund deceased the xxii. day of January 1558. but the said Elizab. surviving the said Edm. took to her second husband Thomas Sawyer of Raundis in the County of Northampton Ge●t. whom she outlived, and then returning into Warwickshire, her native country, and desiring after this life ended, to have her body laid in the chancel in the Parish Church of Barton on the Heath in the County of Warwick aforesaid, with the body of the said Edmund her first husband, she caused this stone to be prepared An. Dom. 1608. as a memorial of the said Edmund, Elizabeth, William, John, and Margaret.    

Wolford-magna.  
IN 
Doomsday lib.  the conqueror's time Robert de Stadforde held seven. hides in this place, within the precinct whereof were a Church and a Mill; which Mill was then rated at xx d. and the whole at C s. having been part of the possessions of one Waga, a great person, before the Norman invasion, as in Wotton-Wawen appeareth. Besides this part which the said Robert then held himself, there were 4. hides more; two whereof were held of him by Ordwi, and valued at L s. and the other two by one alwin rated at xxx s. all which were the freehold of the said alwine in Edward the Confessors time.  
In the general Survey 
l doomsday lib. , at that time made, the name of this town is variously written; viz. in one place Uolwarde; and in the other Worwarde, where the l is mistaken for an r: But for the original occasion of the name, my opinion is (however the corruptness of pronunciation have by time thus altered it) that it was from its being the feat or habitation of one Ulf, or Wulf, a frequent appellation in the Saxons time; and that the later syllable ward should be Warthe the d being thus stricken through ●, which makes it th'; for than it signifieth the same that worth doth, id est habitatio, as I have elsewhere instanced; the a being pronounced o, and written accordingly by us in these Southern parts. And now that the same syllable is is here made ford, it is from the like error in writing suitably to the vulgar pronunciation, as on the contrary Lapworth (for so we yet call it and write it) is recorded by the name of Lapeforde in Domesday-book.  
That this Lordship continued in the line of Stafford (descendants from the above mentioned Robert) till H. 8. time, I could give instance by a multitude of authorities, if need were; But I shall only here take notice of what is memorable of them in relation to this place.  
In 13 joh. Herveus de Stafford answered 
m Lib. rub. ●. 157. a.  for one Knights fees here, it being reputed as a part of his Barony, and written UUolewarthe. But in 19 H. 3. upon the like occasion it is recorded by the name 
n Testa de N.  of UUoleworth; and in 
o Testa de N.  36 H. 3. UUulleward. How it comes to pass I know not, but in 13 E. 1. one Richard Chance claimed 
p Rot. de Quo. W.  a Court-Leet, Assize of Bread and Beer, Gallows, and Weyfs here by Prescription, and had them allowed: which Richard in 9 E. 2. was certified 
q Nom. Vill.  to be Lord of this place. Neither can I understand upon what title john de Upton, and Joan his wife had an interest in the fourth part thereof, which in 10 E. 2. was entailed 
r F. levat. m●ns. Pasch. 10 E. 2.  upon the issue of the said John by the same Joan: but certain it is, that if it were out of the possession of the Barons of Stafford, it was not long, and very probably in trust only; for in 25 E. 3. Ralph Earl Stafford entailed 
s Pat. 25 E. 3. p. 1. m. 13.  it upon Hugh his son, and the heirs of his body by Philippe, the daughter to Thomas Beauchamp Earl of UUarwick. By which Barons and Earls of Stafford I find, that sundry persons were enfeoft of good quantities of land here; for it appears 
t Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar. , that in 20 E. 3. Adam de Grenevill held half a knight's fee of them, lying here, and in Burmington; Robert Verney half 
u Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 62.  a knight's fee, here only, in 46 E. 3. William clerk 
w Esc. 10 R. 2. n. 38.  half a knight's fee in 10 R. 2. and William Ingram one 
x Esc. 16 R. 2. n. 27.  Knights fee, in 16. and 
y Esc. 22 R. 2.  22. R. 2. But as there is nothing in this world permanent; so this Lordship, after such a long continuance unto that Noble Family before specified, was in 12 H. 8. past 
z F. levat. T. Trin. 12. H. 8.  away by Edward Stafford Duke of Buckingham to Richard Bishop of UUinchester and others to the use 
a Esc. 37 H. 8.  of Sir William Compton Knight, and his heirs; From whom the Earl of Northampton, now Lord thereof, is descended, as in Compton-winzate appeareth.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Michael) was given to 
b Carp. vol. 2. f. 25.  the Canons of Stone in Stafford-shire by Robert de Stafford, grandchild 
c Carp. vol. 2. f. 25.  to Robert, who lived in the conqueror's time. But in 26 H. 3. there was a suit 
d Plac. apud Westm. Oct. Mich. 26 H. 3. rot. 2.  betwixt the Prior of Kenilworth, (unto which the Monastery of Stone was a Cell, as I have elsewhere manifested) and Hawise the widow of Richard de Gloucester for the advowson thereof, which she claimed as her dowry, and thereupon called to warranty Gilbert son and heir to the said Richard, who came in, and pleaded a Fine levied of five hides of land in UUolward, whereby the said advouson remained to the said Richard and his heirs with part of that land: And because the Prior was in England, and did not put in his claim, demanded judgement. Whereunto the Prior answered, that both before that Fine was levied and after, he was in possession of the same, & presented thereto: And because there was no suit betwixt the parties for the said Advouson, but for the five hides whereunto it belonged not, he said, that the before mentioned Fine ought not to hurt him; and produced the Charter of Ralph fitz Steph●n, Ancestor to the said Gilbert, whereby he confirmed the grant of that Advouson to those Canons of Stone, which Robert de Staffo●d chief Lord of the Fee had made to them: And though the said Gilbert replied, that after that grant so made Ralph fi●z Stephen presented to the Church, yet was it adjudged for the Prior.  
Which Advouson continued to the Canons of Stone till 51 H. 3. but then, being passed 
e F. levat. xv. Hill. 51 H. 3.  away by them to the Warden and Scholars of Merton-Colledge in Oxford, was appropriated 
f Giff. 7. a.  to that college on the Calends of june anno 1268. 52 H. 3. by Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester: and in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) was, with the chapel of Burmington valued 
g MS. in Scac.  at xxvi. marks. After which there was another Appropriation 
h Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 106. b.  thereof made to the said college by Thomas Cobham Bishop of Worcester 13. Cal. Aug. 16 E. 2. And in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
i MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 19 b.  at viij li.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Cob. f. 30. b.  Rob. de Babington Cap. 16. Cal. jan. 1322.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 50. b.  D. Rob. Garoun 4. Sept. 1341.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Bar. f. 34. b.  D. Will. Taylour 19 Martii 1363.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Wit. f. 5. a.  D. Ric. Cook Cap. 16. Nou. 1364.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Ib. f. 24. b.  Nich. Aleyn Pbr. 7. Aug. 1368.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Wak. f. 2. b.  Will. Chapel Cap, 13. Dec. 1375.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Cliff. 24. b.  joh. Ragbroke 1. Junii 1403.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Ib. f. 64. a.  joh. Hereward 22. Dec. 1403.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

●ev. f. 47. b.  Rog. Coton 9 Sept. 1412.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Bourch. f. 24. b.  Thomas Gale Pbr. 28. Novemb. 1436.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Ib. f. 56. b.  joh. Yreby Cap. 20. Maii 1439.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 

Cap. vol. 1. f. 61. b.  D. joh. Capellanus 5. Julii 1448.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
D. joh. Dun. 14. Martii 1452. 
Ib. f. 107. b.   Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
joh. Pynk, 
Ib. f. 100 b.  alias Seinbiry Cap. 28. Martii 1452.  Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
D. Will. wait Cap. 18. Aug. 1462. 
Ib. f. 173. b.   Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
D. joh. held Cap. 27. Nou. 1467. 
Ib. f. 215. b.   Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
D. Thomas Ley Cap. 20. Oct. 1479. 
Alc. f. 59 a.   Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
Magr. joh. Molder in art. Magr. 8. Dec. 1502. 
Gyg. 2. f. 22. a.   Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
D. Guido Gourgeyne in art. Magr. 8. Feb. 1524. 
jeron. f. 19 b.   Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
Ric. paul in art. Magr. 7. Aug. 1544. 
Heath. f, 3. b.   Custos & scholar's domus de Merton. 
Anth. Spurret Cler. 26. Martii 1572. 
Bul. f. 6. a.   Eliz. Angliae Regina. 
Anth. Spurret Cler. 19 Nou. 1575. 
Ib. f. 1●. b.     

Wolford-parva.  
IN the conqueror's time this was part of the Earl of Mellent's possessions, and of him then held by one Radulphus, at which time being certified to 
i Domesd. lib.  contain 4. hides and a half, and rated at xl s. I find it written Ulwarda, one Aluric having been owner thereof before the Norman invasion. From the said Earl of Mellent it came to the Barons of Stafford: but the direct time when the family of Ingram, which to this day enjoys the greatest part of it, were enfeoft thereof by any of them I cannot declare, though certain it is that they had it very anciently: for I find, that in 3. joh. Engeram de Wiwarth (doubtless one of that line) levied a Fine of lands here: and in 36 H. 3. it appears 
k Testa de Nevil.  that the same Ingeram held half a knight's fee, here, of the Baron of Stafford; which proportion his posterity also had, as by sundry Inquisitions 
l Esc. 1st R 2. n. 27. Esc. 22 R. 2. Esc. 4 H. 4.  is evident. But the Record 
m Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 120. b.  of 7 E. 1. expresseth that one Thomas de parva-Woleward was Lord thereof, and that he held it of Cecìly de Mucegros, and she of john de Boys, and he of Elene la Zuche, and she of the King: which Thomas had at that time two yard land here in demesn, with certain Freeholders and Cottiers.  
Nevertheless, were the posterity of the Barons of Stafford reputed 
n Rot. de are 10 H. 6. penes Rem. R. in Scac.  Lords of it; and in 12 H. 8. did Edward Duke of Buckingham levy a 
o Term. Trin.  Fine thereof, together with the manors of great Wolford and Tisho, unto Richard Bishop of Winchester and others, as in great Wolford I have already intimated: yet it seems that the Ingrams had a manor here; for so it appears 
p Lib. 2. cedul. Esc. 6. Eliz.  after the death of Richard Ingraham esquire in 5 Eliz. Of which manor Hastang Ingram is Lord at this day. At present this Village hath not many Inhabitants, but anciently it consisted 
q Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 145.  of 43. families.   

Burmington.  
IN the Conquerors Survey 
r Domesd. lib.  this place is written Bu●dintone, through mistake of the m for d; and being then possessed by Robert de Stadford contained v. hides, wherein was a Mill rated at x s. but the value of all was certified at C s. whereof one Godwin was owner before the Norman invasion. In 13. Joh. I find 
s Lib. rub. f. 157. a.  it in the list of those places within this County whereof the Barons of Stafford were Lords; and that it answered for one Knights Fee as part of that Honour, being held 
t Testa de Nevil.  in 36 H. 3. by Adam de Grenevill of Hawisia de Wulleward, and by her of the Lord Stafford: which Adam bore for his arms 
u Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  a bend betwixt six Lions rampant; and in 52, 53, 54. and 55 H. 3. was in Commission for 
w Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  taking Assizes of Novel disseisin in this County: From whom descended William de Greinvill, who for his Rebellion in E. 2. time forfeited this, with other manors that he had in Wilt-shire & Somerset-shire, which were thereupon seized 
x Cart. 15 E. 2. n. 3. ; yet through the King's favour he obtained them again, and had a grant 
y Cart. 15 E. 2. n. 3.  of this in tail to himself, and Lucy his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten; but for want of such issue on John the son of Richard de Rodeney and his heirs.  
After this, viz. in 12 E. 3. it appears 
z F. de div. Com. levat. Craft. I. Bapt. 12 ●. 3. , that john de Wolverton, and Lucia his wife levied a Fine of this manor, as also of the manor of Suthwyke in Wilt-shire, settling them upon john de Greinvill and his heirs; whereby it seems that they were of the inheritance of her the said Lucia, in respect of the warranty against her heirs. And in 17 E. 3. did William the son of Edmund de Greinvill release 
Ex autog. penès Will. ●●●●com. Suff.  to the said John, all his right and interest in these manors: But in 46 E. 3. I find 
b E●c. 46 E. ●●62.  that Umfrye Stafford of Suthwike possessed it, in right of his wife (daughter and heir to Greinvill, as I guess.) From which Humphrey, descended Sir H●mfrey Stafford Knight, who by his Testament dated 
Arund. 〈◊〉 2. f. 173.  5. April. 1 H. 5. gave (inter alia) to the Church here at Burmynton lx s. And from him Sir 
Rot. in ●cac. penès ●em. R.  Humphrey Stafford of Hoke in Dorsetshire 10 H. 6. whose grandchild Humphrey, created 
Pat. 4 E. ●. p. 1. m. 17.  Lord Stafford of Southwike in 4 E. 4. as also Earl 
Pat. 9 H. ●. p. 1 m. 13.  of Devon-shire 〈◊〉 9 of that King's reign, 
Cambd. ● Devon.  revolting from the King in the battle of Banbury the same year, was cut shorter by the head. After whose death, having no 
Esc. 9 E. ●. n. 48.  issue, Alianore 
Comun. de ●. Hill. 3 H. ●. rot. 4.  the wife of Thomas Strangways esquire, one of the daughters of Alice, Aunt to the said Earl, became a coheir to his inheritance; to whom (inter alia) this manor of Burmington was allotted: which Thomas had issue by her Sir Giles Strangways Knight, who in 32 H. 8. levied a Fine 
Term. 〈◊〉.  hereof to Henry Annesley Gentleman, but to what uses I know not; nor through what hands, it hath since past.   

Ditchford-Frary.  
BElow Burmington is Stoure augmented by a little stream, which having its rise in Worcester-shire passes by Dichford-Frary, and Stretton upon Fosse, and then joins therewith. In the conqueror's time this, being possessed 
Domesd. 〈◊〉.  by Robert de Stadford, contained two hides, which one Brion then held of him, with a Mill rated at lxviii d. and all valued at iv li. having been the freehold of Leuric in Edward the Confessors days. But the first mention I find of it after that time, is in 
Rot. P. ●. H. 2.  31 H. 2. where it appears that Adam de Standon had a suit with Roger de Dikeford for half a Knights fee here. And next, that in 16 H. 3. there was a Fine levied 
n F. levat. xv. I. Bapt. 16 H. 3.  betwixt Herveus de Stafford and Vivian de Standon for the customs and services which he the said Hervey required of him for two hides of land here, being half a knight's Fee: which Vivian, shortly after this, parted 
o F. levat. Craft. I. Bapt. 23 H. 3.  with his interest, here, unto one Frari●us de Dychesford, covenanting 
p F. levat. Craft. I. Bapt. 23 H. 3.  that the same Fraricus and his heirs should perform to him the said Vivian, and his heirs, the service of half a knight's Fee, and pay 4 s. yearly to them at the Feasts of Easter and S. Michael the archangel by equal portions.  
Hereupon was it called Dichford-Frary, for distinction from the other Dichfords near at hand, and lying in Worcestershire: but in 9 E. 2. it was reputed 
q Nom. Vill.  a Hamlet of Wolford: about which time there was a Fine 
r ●. levat. xv. I. Bapt. 9 E. 2. Recordat. Craft. Anim. 5 E. 3.  levied betwixt john de Brailes of Dicheford, and William Burle and Margery his wife of the fourth part of this manor; whereupon two parts of that fourth part were settled upon the said John and his heirs; and an Agreement made betwixt them, that the third part of the fourth, which Eliz. the Widow of john de Dichford held in dower of the inheritance of the said Margery, and aught to come to her after the decease of the said Eliz. should, from and after the time of such her departure out of this life, remain to the said John, & the heirs of his body; and for want of such issue to Joan the daughter of john de Dichford, and her heirs. And by another Fine 
s Levat. & recordat. ut suprà.  levied betwixt the said john de Brailes and Joan his wife Pl. and Henry Wactes of Dycheford and Elene his wife Deforc. of the fourth part of this manor. two parts of the said four were settled upon the said John and Joan, and the heirs of their two bodies, it being then concluded that the third part of the said fourth, which Maud the widow of Roger de Dicheford held in Dower, of the inheritance of the said Elene, should, after the decease of her the said Maud, wholly remain to the said John and Joan, and the heirs of their two bodies, and for default of such issue to the right heirs of John.  
By all which it appears that john de Dichford (descended from the before mentioned Fraricus without question) left issue certain daughters and heirs, whereof Joan was the wife of john de Brailes, Margery of William Burle, Elene of Henry Wacte, and the fourth, viz. Maud 
t Ex autog. penès W. Comit. Denb.  of ...... Blythe, as I guess: For in 19 R. 2. Thomas Blythe of Blythe in this County, passing away all his lands in this place and Stretton super Fosse unto Henry de Sutton and Margaret his wife, and the heirs of the said Henry, maketh mention 
u Ex autog. penès W. Comit. Denb. , that they descended to him by right of inheritance, after the death of Maud the daughter to John, and sister to Thomas de Dicheford. But of the grants unto the said Henry Sutton, made by such others as had interest here, I have not seen any, except of Giles Shukburgh; who by his Deed 
w Ex autog. penès W. Comit. Denb.  dated at Wolshamcote on S. Peter's day 9 H. 4. released unto him all his right herein. Which Henry Sutton left issue only daughters, whereof Alianore became the wife 
x Ex autog. penès W. Comit. Denb.  of Geffrey de Allesley (of Little Lawford in this County:) to which Geffrey and Alianore and the heirs of their two bodies, did Margaret the widow of the sa●d Henry, by her Deed 
y Ex autog. penès W. Comit. Denb.  bearing date at Little Lawford on the Feast day of S. Laurence, grant this manor, with remainder to Margaret her daughter then widow of Edm. Dalby, and the heirs of her body. But the next possessor thereof, that I have met with, was Will. Willington of Bercheston Esquire, who having divers daughters and heirs, and all matched into good, families of this County, as in Bercheston I shall show, left this manor to Mary the wife of Will. Sheldon esquire, as it seems; for their posterity do enjoy it at this day.  
The Church, or chapel, here (dedicated to S. Giles) though now there is scarce any sign where it stood, was subordinate to the Church of Wolford, and as a member thereof appropriated to Merton-Colledge in Oxford (as in Wolford is showed:) whereof all I have seen memorable, other than the Presentations and Institutions here inserted, is, that in 17 H. 6. there was an Agreement 
z fourch. f. 38. b.  made betwixt the Warden and Fellows of that college, and Geffrey Allesley, and Alianore his wife, Patrons of this chapel, in right of the said Alianore, touching the perception of Tithes and burial of the dead, which the said Warden and Fellows claimed to belong unto the said Church of Wolford: The substance of which Agreement was thus; viz. that the perpetual Incumbent of this chapel, should for ever, in consideration of the premises; and all Pensions and exactions; as also in token of subjection to the said mother Church, pay yearly two s. in the said Church of Wolford, upon the xixth of July (which is the day of the Dedication of the same) to the said Warden and Scholars, and their successors for ever.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  joh. de Dicheford. 

Giff. f. 394. b.  Nich. de Dich●ford 12. Cal. Martii 1295.  joh. de Dicheford. 

Geyn. f. 29. a.  W●ll. L●ve●●unce Accol. 4. Cal. Maii 1305.  joh. de Dicheford. 

Ho●●. vol. 2. f. 35. a.  D. Adam. White Pbr. 30. Julii 1330.  joh. de Brailes. 

W●lst. vol. 1. f. 18. a.  joh. backster Pbr. 19 Julii 1339.  joh. de Brailes. 

Wo●st. vol. 2. f. 53. b.  Nich. Wandcland Cap. 20. Martii 1342.  joh. de Brailes. 

S. Germ. f. 126. b.  joh. de Wroxton Plr. 4. Jan. 1349.  joh. de Brailes. 

Ib. f. 128. a.  joh. de Knighton Cap. 22. Aug. 1349.  joh. de Brailes. 

Ib. f. 129. a.  Will. Averey Cap. 26. Sept. 1349.  joh. de Peito miles. 

Wak. f. 43. b.  Hugo de Warnoteby 23. Maii 1386.  Henr. Sutton. 

Ib. f. 90. a.  Edm. Overendon Pbr. 17. Martii 1391.  Galfr. Allesley. 

Pul●. f. 82. b.  Thomas Derby Pbr. 12. Apr. 1430.  Galf. Allesley, & Alianora ux. ejus. 

Bourch. f. 65. a.  D. Thomas Royson 8. Sept. 1439.  Alianora relicta Galf. Allesley gen. 

Ib. f 90. b.  joh. Enot Cap. 14. Julii 1443.  Alianora relicta Galf. Allesley gen. 

Cap. vol. 1. f. 64. b.  D. Rob. Crenehilles Cap. 11 jan. 1448.  Will. Willington de Bercheston ar. 

Heath f. 11. b.  D. Will. Had●ield Cler. 3. Nou. 1546.  D. Episc. per lapsum 

Ib. f. 36. a.  Thomas Dawbeney Cler. 8. Apr. 1563.  Eliz. Regina per lapsum. 

Ecl. f. 78. a.  Franciscus Chowne Cler. 18 Apr. 1603.    

Stretton super Fosse.  
THis place, having its name from the Street-way, on which it lies, was by the Conquerors general Survey 
a Domesd. lib.  computed for viij. hides, six whereof were at that time possessed by Gislebertus filius Turoldi, and then held of him by one Walter, wherein stood the Church, being then valued at Cx s. having been the inheritance of Chenuard and Brictric in Edw. the confessors days. But the other two, whereof the same Brictric was possessed before the Conquest, at that time belonged to Osbernus filius Ricardi; and, being held of him by the before specified Walter, were valued at xxx s. As to the succession of that part which belonged to the above mentioned Gislebertus, I can make no discovery for a long time; Neither then doth it seem so clear as I could wish, the Series of the Patrons that presented to the Church, affording me the best light.  
The first intimation I find 
b Testa de N.  of it, is in 20 H. 3. where half a knight's fee in this place is certified to be held of Ralph de Todneye; yet who it was that then so held it; is not expressed: but in 36 H. 3. it appears 
c Testa de N.  to be William le Bretun. The next that had to do here, I mean in this part, was 
d Esc. 26. E. 1. n. 11.  Walter Pykerell, yet not reputed Lord of the manor, though he had the advouson of the chapel; so that, considering that the Abbot of Bordesley was shortly after certified to be Lord of this town (as I shall more plainly show by and by) I may, without much presumption conclude, that by one means or other the Monks of that Monastery obtained a large proportion in this part thereof, after that Walter Cumin (as I shall declare anon) had given them all that he had here. Which Walter in 10 E. 2. levied a Fine 
e Oct. Tr●n●  of what he had here, and in Hilborough; viz. two mess. three carucates of land and eight marks rend, with the advouson of the chapel, whereby he entailed it upon ●he issue of his body by Agnes his wife, the remainder to john de Leicester Priest. But it seems that Pikerell had no children by that woman; for Leicester enjoyed it according to this Entail, and presented to the chapel, as will appear anon. From whom it came to Roger Hillary, who had Free-warren granted to 
f Cart. 18 E. 3. n. 25.  him in all his demesn lands in this place, (and in Stafford-shire) 4. Maii 18 E. 3. and 
g R●t. pe●è● S. Clarke Bar.  held what he had here o● the Earl of Warwick by the fourth part of a Knights fee. Which Roger was a Kt. 
h Ex Coll. S. ●r●swike.  and had issue Sir Roger 
i Ex Coll. S. ●r●swike. , who dying 
k E●●. 4. H. 4. n. 36.  childless in 1 H. 4. Sir john Rochfort Knight, son 
l E●●. 4. H. 4. n. 36.  of Saer de Rochfort by Joan his elder sister; and Eliz. daughter to Will. de la Plaunch, by Eliz. his other sister, became his heirs: which Eliz. had 
m Esc. 2 H● 6.36 H. 6. & 6 E. 4.  4 husbands, First Sir john Bermingham Knight, Secondly, Sir john Russell Knight, Thirdly, Sir john Clinton Knight, and Lastly Robert Lord Grey of Rotherfeild: whereupon, by partition 
n Ex autog. penes Will. Comberford ar.  betwixt these coheirs in 13 H. 4. the said Eliz. had (inter alia) this manor allotted to her; but dying without issue in 2 H. 6. the posterity of Sir john Rochfort became her heirs, as to it; 
o Ex autog. penes Will. Comberford ar.  viz. Joan the wife of Sir Robert Roos Knight, Margaret the wife of Frederick Tilney, and Alice of john Gibthorp: Betwixt whom partition being made, it was assigned to Joan; for Sir Robert Roos presented 
p Pult. f. ● b.  to the Church in 5 H. 6. and died 
q Esc. 20 H. 6. Li●  ult. Sept: 20 H. 6. leaving Margaret the wife 
r Ex autog. in Sca● in baga d● Catesby.  of Thomas de Pinchbeck, and Alianore, his daughters 
s Esc. 2 H. 6. ut supra.  and heirs; which Margaret was afterwards married to 
t Esc. 2. H. 6. ut supra.  john Wittlebury. But from Witlebury it, ere long, divolved to Sir Richard Clement Knight, by Anne a daughter and heir, as I guess by the Presentations.  
The other part of this town, possessed by Osbernus filius Ricardi in the conqueror's time (as I have showed) was by Osbertus filius Hugonis, grandchild to the said Osbern, granted 
u Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  to Hugh Hubald (progenitor to the Hubauds of Ipsley) and his heirs, to hold by the service of one footman in the Marches of Wales, for 8. days yearly, upon xv. days notice: which Hugh passed 
w Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  it away to Walter Cumin, reserving the said service, Osbertus filius Hugonis confirming the grant. But it continued not long in the line of Cumin; for Walter Cumin, son to the said Walter, gave 
x Ex autog. penès Will. Sheld. ar.  it to the Monks of Bordsley; at which time it was accounted three hides, whose grant Henry Hubauld, of whom it was held, confirmed 
y Ex autog. penès Will. Sheld. ar.  for the yearly Rent of x s. and the before specified service of a Footman etc. which was to be performed in the guarding of Ricards-Castle, as that Charter testifieth. But it seems that the Monks of Bordsley obtained more lands here in Stretton besides these; for in 4 E. 1. I find 
z Inq. per 〈…〉.  that they had 4. hides; and in 9 E. 2. were certified 
a No●. V●●.  to be Lords of the town; which being the greatest part thereof, continued to them till the dissolution of that House; but soon after, scil. in 37. H. 8. was passed 
b Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 4.  out of the Crown, together with the Grange, unto Thomas Badger, Thomas Fowler, and Robert Dyson: From whom it came at length to one William Freeman, who in 1 Eliz. died 
c Esc. ●. E●●z.  seized thereof, leaving John his cousin and heir xv. years of age.  
In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. the Church here, was not valued; but in 14 E. 3. I find 
d Rot. de Nonis garb. etc. penès R●m. R. in Scac.  it rated at three marks and a half; yet is there no mention of it in 26. H. 8.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Walt. Pykerel. 

Giff. f. 439. a.  joh. de Cestaneslade Cler. 8. Id. Oct. 1298.  joh. de Leicester Cler. 

Horl. vol. 1. f. 20. b.  Henr. de Schulton Cler. 17. Julii 1330.  joh. de Leicester Cler. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 30. a.  joh. de Wentebrig 10. Nou. 1339.  joh. de Leicester Cler. 

Ib. f. 37. a  Rog. Clonne Pbr. 27. Apr. 1340.  Walt. de Leicester Cler. 

Ib. f. 53. b.  D. Thomas de Bernak Cap. 2. Martii 1341.  Rog. Hilary miles. 

〈◊〉. vol. 1. f. 8. a.  Henr. de Ombrysley Pbr. 23. Martii 1393.  Rog. Hilary miles. 

Ib. f. 34. a.  joh. de Sloghtre Pbr. 24. Julii 1361.  joh. de Hampton Dominus de Stretton. 

Ib. f. 39 b.  D. joh. le White Pbr. penult. Oct. 1371.  Rog. Hilary miles. 

Bar. f. 29. a.  Rob. de Caldecote Pbr. 6. Dec. 1361.  Rog. Hilary miles. 

Wit. f. 26. b.  D. joh. Sweter Cap. 28. Nou. 1368.  D. Eliz. Domina de Clinton. 

Pev. f. 53. b.  Gilb. Bury Cap. 5. Martii 1412.  D. Eliz. Domina de Clinton. 

Morg. vol. 2. f. 16. b.  D. joh. Handy Cap. 28. Aug. 1420.  Rob. Roos miles. 

Pult. f. 7. b.  joh. Staundford Pbr. .... 1426.  Thomas Pinchebek ar. 

Ib. f. 71. a.  D. joh. Westbury Pbr. 21. Nou. 1429.  joh. Wittlebury ar. & Margar. ux. ejus. 
D. joh. Sonwyn Cap. 24. Ed. 1442. 
Bourch. f. 88 a.   joh. Wittlebury ar. & Margar. ux. ejus. 
Will. Lombard Cler. 11. Martii 1444. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 11. b.   Rob Wyttelbury ar. 
D. Rob. Lowth Cap. ult. Junii 1484. 
Alc. f. 132. a   Anna Wittelbury. 
D. Will. Flocton Cap. 18. Feb. 1506. 
Gyg. 2. f. 49. a.   Ric. Clemens ar. 
William. Robyns 8. Dec. 1524. 
jeron. ●. 18. a.   Anna Grey vidua nuper ux. Ric. Clement militis. 
Hugo Zulley Cler. 6. Apr. 1549. 
Heath f. 13. a.   Rad. Sheldon. ar. 
Thomas Evans Cler. 29. Julii 1575. 
Bul. f. 12. a.   Nich. Hobday Yeoman ex concess. Rad. Sheldon ar. 
D. Franc. Hunt. Cler. 28. Aug. 1581. 
Ib. f. 20. a.     

Barcheston.  
SToure, being increased with this torrent, which passes by the skirts of Stretton, hasteth Northwards, and on its Eastern bank leaveth Barcheston, with Willington, a petty Hamlet. Part of this town, viz. two hides and a half, belonging to Will. fill Corbucionis in the conqueror's time (of whom in Studley I have spoke) was then held 
e doomsday lib.  of him by one Johais, and valued at xl s. having a Mill therein rated a C d. But the residue, viz. one hid and half a virgate, Aluri● then held of the King, which is certified in the general Survey 
f doomsday lib.  amongst the lands of Ric. Forestarius, and valued at xl s. All which, with the two hides and a half, before expressed, was 
g doomsday lib.  the freehold of one Wiching in Edward the Confessors days. In doomsday book it is written Berricestone in one place, and Bericestune in another; and was of so much note in those ancient times, that it gave name to one of the Hundreds then in being, as I have eslwhere already observed.  
Whether it were any of the descendants of the before recited Johais that became first enfeoft thereof by the posterity of Corbuceon, I cannot affirm, but do conclude that he was common Ancestor to the family of Whitacre, and thence had first his surname, as in Whitacre-superior I have manifested: Of which family was also Simon, who likewise assumed 
h Rot. P. 5. R. 1.  his surname from hence, and wrote himself Dominus de Berchestone, as in sundry old Records I have seen. To whom succeeded Rich. de Barchestone in 
i Ex autog. penes prae●at. W. Sheld.  6. Joh. and after him Simon, 
k Ex autog. penes prae●at. W. Sheld.  Henry, 
l Ex autog. penes prae●at. W. Sheld.  and Alexander: Then Richard in E. 2. time; whose name in 17. of that King's reign is in the list amongst those 
m Ex autog. penes prae●at. W. Sheld.  Esquiers, which were certified 
n Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  as men at arms of this County, and bore 
o Ex autog. penès praef. W. S.  a cross engrailed: And lastly 
p Ex autog. penès Joseph. Venour.  Thomas and Alexander, temp. E. 3. all Lords of this manor. Which Alexander. in 26 E. 3. was in Commission 
q Rot. F. 26 H. 3. m. 12.  with other persons of quality, for the levying and collecting of a xv. and tenth; so also in 
r Pat. 34 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  34 E. 3. and in 
s Rot. F. 45. E. 3. m. 21.  45 Ed. 3. for the assessing a Subsidy of 1061 li. 07. s. in this County: But from him can I not clearly discover the successive Lords of this manor until john Durant became 
t Rot. Cur. penès praef. W. S.  owner thereof in 8. H. 6.  
After which John I find 
u Rot. Cur. penès praef. W. S.  one Thomas Durant in E. 4. time; then William in H. 7. but nothing memorable of them, other than that they were gentlemen, for so is John recorded 
w Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  in 10 H. 6. and Will. in 
x F. levat. Oct. Mart. 12 H. 7.  12 H. 7. Which Will. had issue Henry Du●●nt, who by his Deed 
y Ex autog. penès prae●at. W. S.  bearing date 14. Sept. 23 H. 7. sold this manor to William Willington, son 
z moon q. 22.  to john Willington of Todnam in Gloucester-shire, and he of 
a moon q. 22.  William Willington of the same place, son 
b moon q. 22.  of another John; descended, as 'tis probable, from that Ralph de Wylinton, who lived in E. 1. time (of whom I have made mention in Chiriton, Betlesworth, and Wiginshill) of which line I conceive that john de Wylinton and Ralph de Wylinton were, who in the times of King Edward 3. and R. 2. had successively Summons to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm.  
Of this William. Willington I find, that being a wealthy Merchant 
c Ex autog. penès praefat. W. S.  of the Staple, and settling himself here at Bercheston, he depopulated 
d Inq. super. depop. 9 H. 2.  the town in 24 H. 7. making enclosure of 530. acres of land; so that there was no more than 64. acres left for tillage, which were used by him as belonging to his Mannour-house there, and managed with one Plough: And that he had a very fair estate in lands in this County; as also in Oxford and Gloucester shires; but having no issue male advanced his seven daugthers in marriage to divers good families; viz. 
e Ex autog. penès praefat. W.S.  Margery to Thomas Holt of Aston juxta Bermingham esquire, and afterwards to Sir Ambrose Cave Knight, Godith to Basill Fielding of Newnham esquire, Elizabeth to Edw. Boughton of Lawford esquire, marry to William. Sheldon of Beoley esquire, Margaret to Edw. Grevill of Milcote esquire, Anne to Francis Mountfort of Kingshurst esquire, and Katherine, first to Richard Kempe, secondly to William Catesby of Lapworth esquire, and lastly to Anthony Throkmorton a younger son to Sir George Throkmorton Knight. And that by his Will, 
f Ex vit. exempl. penès T. Holt eq. aur & E.  which bears date 25. Martii anno 1555. he disposed of his body to be buried here at Bercheston, having a fair Monument in the Church, as I shall show by and by. But upon the partition betwixt these coheirs, this manor came to Sheldon, as it seems; for his posterity (of whom I have made some mention in Weston juxta Chiriton) do enjoy it at this day.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Martin) in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
g MS. in Scac.  at xxviii. marks; but in 
h MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 20. a.  26 H. 8. at no more than xiii li. vi. s. viij d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Heur. de Bercheston. 

Giff. f. ●26. a.  Ric. de Bercheston Pbr. 3. Cal. Febr. 1281.  Thomas de Bercheston. 

Ib. f. 409. a.  joh. de Bercheston Subdiac. 10. Cal. jan. 1296.  Thomas de Bercheston. 

Mont. f. 14. a.  Gilb. de Swaleclive Pbr. 12. Cal. Dec. 1333.  Alex. de Bercheston. 

Wolst. f. 88 a.  Rog. de Chastelion Cler. 20. Apr. 1345.  Alex. de Bercheston. 

B●. vol. 1. f. 40. b.  Nich. de Todenham Pbr. 17. Nou. 1361.  Thomas Comes Warwici. 

Wak. f. 35. b.  joh. Asple 7. Martii 1382.  Ric. Bromley, & alii Feoffati de dominio de Bercheston & advoc. Eccl. 

Ib. f. 52. a.  William. tailor 26. Apr. 1388.  Ric. Bromley, & alii Feoffati de dominio de Bercheston & advoc. Eccl. 

Ib. f. 70. b.  D. joh. Stark 28. Dec. 1389.  Thomas Erdington ar. & Sibilla ux. ejus. 

S. Germ. f. 245. b.  D. joh. gun 18. Nou. 1433.  Thomas Erdington ar. & Sibilla ux. ejus. 

Ib. f. 247. b.  Magr. Thoma, Oldbury 15. Jan. 1433.  Rob. Ardern ar. 

Bourch. f. 56. ●  Magr. Thomas Stocton 7. Maii 1439.  Rob. Ardern ar. 

Cap. vol. 1. f. 68 b.  D. Thomas Pyjon 5. Maii 1449.  joh. Hugford ar. & alii Feoffati Will. Durant. 

●ic. f. 91. a.  D. Hugo Byker Cap. 23. Julii 1481.  Tho. Wellys & joh. Wellys ex concess. Will. Durant. 

Gyg. 2. f. 7. a.  D. joh. Wellys Cap. 6. Sept. 1498.  Rob. Throkmorton miles. 

Ib. f. 26. b.  Magr. Hugo Humphrey 17. Aug. 1503.  Georgius Throkmorton miles. 

Iere● f. 43. a.  William. Buckmaster S. Theol. Professor 23. Apr. 1530.  Georgius Throkmorton miles. 

Heath f. 10. b.  D. william. Lane Cler. 4. Feb. 1545.  Rad. Sheldon de Beoley ar. 

Eul. f. 82. b.  William. Bullwer Cleric. 8. Oct. 1606.    

Willington.  
IN this village did Robert de Stadford possess one hid and a half at the time of the Conquerors general Survey 
i Domesd. lib. ● , then valued at xx s. and held of him by one Luvein, but had been the freehold of Dodo and Leuric before the Norman invasion: The residue had Gislebertus de Gand (a great man in Lincolnshire,) which was all he possessed in this County, and extended to no more than one hide, one virgate and a half: and being held of him at that time by one Fulbric, together with a Mill, was valued at xx s. having been the inheritance of alwardus in Edward the Confessor's days. In that Record it is written Ullavintone. Howbeit, after this till 36 H. 3. I do not find a syllable more thereof; but then, amongst the Fees of the Lord Stafford, it is certified 
k Testa de Nevil.  that Richard de Bartone paid xxx d. for Scutage here; and in 56 H. 3. Robert de Hamme was Lord of it, as appears by a Release 
l Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  made by him and Mabell his wife to the Nuns of Sewardslee (in Com. Northampt.) of such suit of Court as he claimed of them for the lands they held of him, and his said wife within this village. Which Robert in 7 E. 1. held 
m Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 120. b.  of the King four yard land, here, in demesn by the service of the seventh part of a knight's Fee, and suit twice a year to his Court at Long Compton; for of that manor, it seems, it was then a member 
n Claus. 15 E. 1. m. 8.  and in 15 E. 1. in the possession 
o Claus. 15 E. 1. m. 8.  of john de Hamme son to the said Robert. But in 9 E. 2. the whole village was reputed 
p Nom. Vill.  a Hamlet of Bercheston.  
Which John departed 
q Esc. 13 E. 2. n. 14.  this life in 13 E. 2. leaving Robert his brother and heir, than Parson of Kuriwent, lx. years of age; who in 17 E. 2. 
r Gross● Fines de an. 17 E. a. in ●●d.  sold the inheritance of this manor to Thomas de Hamme. Which Thomas gave a Fine 
s Gross● Fines de an. 17 E. a. in ●d.  to the King of five marks for licence to make that purchase, it being held 
t Esc. 18. E. 2. n. 101.  in Capite of the King, by the service of the fourth part of a knight's Fee; and no more belonging 
u Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 101.  thereto than one mess. half a carucate of land, and xi s. Rent of Assize per annum. But after this do I find no more mention thereof for a long time, other than amongst the knight's Fees held of the Lord Stafford, where it is certified 
w Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 62. Esc. 10 R. 2. ●. 38.  that Robert Holewey held half a knight's fee in this place (written Wolyngton) and that the depopulation, here, hath been very ancient 
x Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 144. .   

Honington.  
THis is one of those towns that Earl Leofrik, in the first year of King Edward the Confessors reign, gave 
y Cart. 19 E. 2 ●. 3. per Insp.  to the Monastery of Coventre, at the Foundation thereof, and in the conqueror's time was rated 
z Domesd. lib.  at five hides, having four Mills yielding liv. s. iv. d. per annum; but the whole value is, by the Survey then made, certified at x li. wherein it is written Hunitone: From which time forwards, till the general dissolution of the Monasteries, it did continue to that Religious house, so that there is not much remarkable thereof, other than that in 33 H. 3. the Monks demised 
a Cart. 33 H. 3. m. 4.  it unto Ralph de Leicestre Canon of Lichfield to hold during his life, together with the advouson of the Church; and that in 41 H. 3. they obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 41 H. 3. m. 4.  of Free-warren in all their demesn lands here: As 
c Inq. per H Nott. etc. f. 108. b. etc.  also that the Tenants thereof, besides their several Rents, performed sundry services, every other day from the Feast of S. john Baptist till Michaelmas; but if the Lord would employ them in mowing before Midsummer day, then to allow them for their work: For which services they were to have one Mutton, or viij d. with viij. loaves of Bread, and a Cheese, as also iv d. in money, they being to carry Hay out of the Lords meadow, and to mow with one man a piece for a day and a half: And moreover, that each of them should come to the Lords Reap with all his family excepting his wife, where he was to reap two lands and carry them; but to perform no other service for that day: And likewise blow four times in the year, scil. two felons a piece; as also sow and harrow the same, having seed found at the Lords barn; And lastly to harrow two days a piece, giving x. Eggs and 1 d. for every Alehouse; and repair the Lords Pool as often as need should require. All which said Tenants were to pay unto the Lord xvii s. iv d. for ancient Aid, and for carriage of Fish iii s. iv d. per annum. As also vi s. viij d. for maintenance of his Corn-ca●t; and every two yard land to carry one load of wood from Packwood to this town; in which week they should do no other work: but none of them to sell his Horse-Colt without licence of the Lord.  
The Cottiers, being xuj. in number, did then also perform such like services; every of them paying four Hens, one Cock, and five Eggs, which they were to carry unto Coventre. Of these Freeholders was Nicholas Trimenell the Chief, who held 
d Ib. f. 109. b.  seven yard land of the said Monks by the service of the tenth part of a Knights Fee. All which before specified, was with the Rectory and advouson of the vicarage, in consideration of 786 li. 07 s. 06 d. past 
e Pat. 32 H. 8. p. 7.  to Robert Gybbes of Honyngton gentleman, and his heirs 28. Apr. 32 H. 8. to hold in Capite by the tenth part of a knight's Fee, paying 04 li. 07 s. 04 d. ob. yearly to the King his heirs and successors. Which Robert died 
f Esc. 1 Eliz.  seized thereof 10 Aug. 5. & 6. Ph. & M. leaving issue Robert his son and heir 30. years of age, who was the father of Sir Ralph Gibbs Knight, and he of Sir Henry Gibbs that now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) was in anno 1291. 19 E. 1. valued 
g MS. in Scac.  at xv. marks, the portion, which the Monks of Coventre had out of the Tithes belonging thereto, being then rated at three marks, and appropriated 
h Ex Reg. D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 223. b. etc.  to them by john Thoresby Bishop of Worcester 25. Febr. anno 135●. (25 E. 3.) whereupon ten marks per annum, was reserved for maintenance of the Vicar and a Pension of x s. yearly to the said Bishop and his successors the same appropriation being confirmed 
i Pat 30 E. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  by the King five years following: about which time the sa●d M●nks granted to the Prior and Covent of Worcester. an yearly Pension 
k Ex al●o R●gist. penès eund. D. & Cap. f. 6. b.  of xiii s. iv d. to be paid on the Quinsieme of S. Mich. for ever, in recompense of such damage as they should sustain by reason of the said Appropriation: But it seems there was some alteration afterwards made in these Pensions; for 
l MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 27. a.  in 26 H. 8. that paid to the Bishop of Worcester was xxvi s. viij d. per annum; that to the Monks of Worcester xx s. and that to the Archdeacon of Worcester iv s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Cob. f. 115. b.  Magr. joh. de Thoresby Pbr. 6. Cal. Feb. 1325.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Mont. f. 16: b.  Rad. de Holbeche 16. Julii 1335.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 87. a.  Magr. Lucas de Herdeburgh Accol. 12. Jan. 1344.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Edw. 3. Rex Angl. ratione vacat. Priorat. de Coventre. 

Br. vol 1. f. 36. a.  joh. Pillerton Pbr. penult. Aug. 1361.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Wit. f. 24. a.  D. joh. de Boys Cap. 1. Junii 1368.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Cliff. f. 87. b.  Will. Tibet Pbr. 1. Feb. 1405.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Morg. vol. 1. f. 28. b.  D. joh. Hannyer Cap. 10. Nou. 1424.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 38. a.  D. Ric. long Cap. 21. Junii 1446.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Gyg. 2. f. 50. b.  Magr. Will. Palden in decr. Bacc. 24. Maii 1507.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 67. b.  D. Ric. Hays Pbr. 10. Martii 1510.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

Ib. f. 122. a.  D. Thom. Copland Cap. 19 Dec. 1515.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 

jeron. f. 45. a.  D. Arnaldus Ryle Pbr. 23. Oct. 1530.  Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Bul. f. 15. b.  Will. Thornhill Cler. 4. Aug. 1578.  Rob. Gibbs de Honington ar. 
D. joh. Heynes Cler. 26. Oct. 1584. 
Ib. f. 28. b.   Rad. Gibbs ar. 
Georgius Ball Cler. 9 Martii 1600. 
Ib. f. 74. a.   Rad. Gibbs miles. 
Thomas Brownent Cler. 23. Jan. 1607. 
Ib. f. 85. a.     

Bradmore.  
THis place, taking its name from the flat and low situation thereof, is a member of Honington. In 36 H. 3. (for before that time I find no mention of it) Will. de Timor, and john de Bradmore held 
m Testa de Nevil.  the tenth part of a knight's Fee here, of the Monks of Coventre. Which Monks in 7 E. 1. had 
n Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 110● a.  six Tenants here, holding x yard land by the like Rents and services as those of Honington performed: But by the Act of Dissolution in 30 H. 8. it came with Honington to the Crown, as parcel of the lands belonging to the Priory of Coventre: and so, being involved with that manor in the Patent to Robert Gibbs, is now the inheritance of Sir Henry Gibbs before specified.   

Idlicote.  
NOrthwards from Honington, but at a little farther distance from the bank of Stoure, stands Idlicote; which in the conqueror's time being possessed by Rob. de Stadford, and by the general Survey 
o Domesd. lib.  certified to contain five hides, was valued at viij li. having been the freehold of Anegrin, and Ordric before the Norman invasion. In that Survey it is written Etelincote, which shows that its original denomination proceeded from some ancient dweller there, in the Saxons time. But from the said Robert, or Nicholas his son, was this manor passed to Geffrey de Clinton Chamberlain and Treasurer to King Henry 1. and by him● upon his Foundation of the Monastery of Kenilworth in this County, given 
p Reg. de Kenil. p. 1.  (inter alia) thereunto. In that Charter 
q Reg. de Kenil. p. 1.  it is written Itelicote, but afterwards, for the most part, Utelicote: which grant was confirmed 
r Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 4. per Inspex.  by the said Nicholas de Stafford, who acquitted 
s Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 4. per Inspex.  the Canons of Kenilworth from the service of one Knights Fee, whereby the same Geffrey held it of him; in consideration whereof he gave to this Nicholas, v. marks of silver, and to Maud his wife two. marks.  
In 7 E. 1. the Canons of Kenilworth, being Lords thereof, had 
t Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 71. a. b.  3. carucats of land here in demesn, and a Windmill: as also several Tenants holding xv. yard land and a half by certain Rents and services; scil. Ploughing mowing, making Hay, etc. together with a Court-Leet, and Court Baron: which privileges with certain others, viz. Gallows, Weifs, and to be quit of all secular exactions, suits to the County and Hundred Courts, and from Common amerciaments, did they claim 
u Rot. de Quo W.  in 13 E. 1. by the grants of divers Kings, and had the same allowed: And in 19 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
w Cart. 19 E. 1. n. 51.  of Free-warren in all their demesn lands here: But upon the general dissolution of the Monasteries it came to the Crown, and was soon after; viz. in 33 H. 8. past 
x Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 3.  away, together with the advouson of the Church, unto Thomas Cawarden esquire, and Eliz. his wife, and the heirs of the body of the said Thomas lawfully begotten. Which Thomas left no issue, as I suppose; for it reverted to the Crown, and in 4 Eliz. was granted 
y Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 1.  to Ludowik Grevill and others; but soon after to Underhill, as it seems; for in 12 Eliz. did Will. Underhill die 
z Esc. 12. Eliz.  seized thereof, leaving Will. his son and heir xiiii. years of age and upwards; whose granchild, Sr Hercules Vnderhill Knight now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to St James) was in an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) valued 
a MS. in Scac.  at seven. marks, the Canons of Kenilworth then having a portion out of the Tithes thereof, to the value of x s. But in 
b MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 b.  26 H. 8. at xiii l. vi s. viij d. there being at that time ix s. v d. yearly paid by the Incumbent for synodals and Procurations.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Giff. f 471 b  Rob. de Ketene Accol. 3. Non. julii 1301.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Rot. f. 22. b  Thomas de Tydinton Cap. 11 Cal. junii 1310.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Cob. f. 22. b  Magr. joh. de Badington Cler. 19 Cal. Sept. 1325.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

B●. vol. 1. f. 38. b.  Rog. Dod Pbr. 15 Oct. 1361.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Cliff. f. 13. a  joh. Kynarton 25 Apr. 1402.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Pult. f. 60. a  joh. Hull Cap. 28 Martii 1428.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f 84. a  D. johan. Slatter 1 julii 1430.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bourch. f. 35 b  D. Ric. Yonge Pbr. 12 Oct. 1437.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 88 b  D. Thomas Nele Cap. 2 Feb. 1442.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Carp. vol. 1 f. 99 b.  Mr. Will. Clopton in art. Magr. 12. Jan. 1451.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 118. a  D. joh. Letteworth Cap. 18 julii 1454.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib f. 139 a.  D. Ric. Stephyn 8 Aug. 1456.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib f. 142. a  D. Rad. Vaudray 9 Apr. 1457.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 171. a  Hugo Kyrkland art. Mr. 15 Martii 1462.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Carp. vol. 2 f. 11. a  D. Rog. Sylvester Cap. ult. Apr. 1470.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Gyg. 2. f. 17. b  Nich. Snede Cap. 29 jan. 1501.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 63. b  joh. Blythe Cler. 8 Maii 1510.  Thomas Caverden ar. 

Heath. f. 3. a  Ric. bishop Cler. 26 Maii 1544.  Will. Underhill Gen. 

Ib. f. 21. b  D. Rog. clerk Cler. 6 Sept. 1556.  Will. Underhill Gen. 

●ul. f. 23. b  Will. stock S. Theol. Bacc. penult. Jan. 1583.  D. Eliz. Regina per lapsum. 

Ib. f. 63. a  joh. Brokes Cler. 24 Maii 1593.  joh. Such Gen. ex concess. Herculis Underhill Gen. 

Ib. f. 77. b  Nich Hill Cler. 5 jan. 1602.    

Whatcote.  
BElow Idlicote is Stoure more augmented by a rivulet that hath its rise about the foot of Edghill, on the South side of which torrent stands only Whatcote, whereof I purpose next to speak. This in the Conquerors Survey is written Quatercote, and certified 
c Domesd. lib.  to contain v. hides, having then a Church; and was at that time possessed by Hugh de Grentemaisnill, the value thereof being seven l. but before the Norman invasion it was the inheritance of one Toli●. From which time till 7 E. 1. I have not met with any light whereby the successive owners thereof may be discovered; howbeit, than I find 
d Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 101. b  that john de Lou and Philip his son were Lords thereof, as also Patrons of the Church; and that they held it of the Abbot of Westminster by the service of half a mark. And moreover, that they then had two Carucates of land in demesn, with a Court-Leet, and all other privileges that the said Abbot had; and likewise 8 Tenants holding several proportions of land, paying certain Rents, and performing sundry servile employments. After this, viz. in 3 E. 2. Philip le Wolf, or Lou (for I find he is the same man) and Margery his wife levied a Fine 
e Craft. Mart.  of the moiety of this manor, by which it was settled upon the heirs of her the said Margery; Whereupon I suppose it to have been of her inheritance, and that Amicia the wife of john le Lou, and she were sisters: which being so, then will it appear by what I shall show in Hampton in Arden, that they were heirs to Richard de Arden.  
It seems that the whole interest that the same john le Lou and Amicia had in this manor came to the said Philip and Margery; for in 9 E. 2. Philip le Lou is certified 
f Nom. Vil.  to be Lord thereof; whose name also I find 
g Ex coll. H Ferrer.  in 17 E. 2. amongst those Knights and other men at arms in this County then returned into the Chancery. In 3. E, 3. it appears, that the said Margery, than his Widow, entailed it by Fine, 
h Levat. Oct. Trin.  after her own decease, upon Will. the son of john de Heyford, and Amicia his wives and the heirs of their two bodies; but for lack of issue by them, on John the brother of the said William, and Lora his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies, with remainder to John the son of Robert wolf and his heirs. By which entail the moiety thereof divolved 
i F. levat. xv. Pasch. 29 E. 3.  to Joan the wife of John, son to Richard de Foxcote, who passed 
k F. levat. xv. Pasch. 29 E. 3.  it away, together with the advouson of the Church, unto Thomas de Morehall Clerk: But it was not long after, that the whole manor became the possession of Edmund Earl of Stafford, who being slain 
l T. Wals. p. 409. n. 10  in the battle of Shrewsbury 4 H. 4. Anne his widow had it, inter alia, assigned 
m Claus. 5. H. 4. m. 24  to her in dower. After which the posterity of the said Earl enjoyed it till 12. H. 8. that Edw. D. of Buck. past it to Richard Bishop of Winchester, and others, to the use of S Will. Compton Knight, from whom the Earl of Northampton, now Lord thereof, is descended.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Peter) being originally endowed 
n Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 102. b.  with half a yard land, was in an. 1291. (10. E. 1.) 
o MS. in Scac.  valued at vi, marks and a half; the advouson whereof in 3. E. 2. had Philip le Lou and Margery his wife licence 
p Pat. 3 E. 2. m. 6.  from the King to grant unto the Nuns of Pinley in this County: nevertheless they did not so dispose thereof; for in 41 E. 3. Thomas de Morehall had the like licence 
q Pat. 41 E. 3 p. 2 m. 8.  to pass it to the Canons of Little-Maldern in Worcestershire, and they leave to appropriate 
r Pat. 41 E. 3 p. 2 m. 8.  it; which was performed the 5. of june, an. 1368 (42 E. 3.) by 
s Wittl. f. 24. a  Will. Wittlesey Bishop of Worcester. Another Instrument 
t Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 343.  of the like nature did Henry Wakefeild Bishop of Worcester make, dated at Hertlebury 21. Nou. an. 1388 (12 R. 2.) whereupon a yearly Pension of iiis iiiid was reserved to the said Bishop and his successors, to be paid out of the fruits thereof. But notwithstanding all this, those Canons of Malverne never took benefit of these appropriations; for it continued a Rectory, and in 26. H. 8. was valued 
u MS. penes S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 b  at xiiil vis viiid over and above ixs ud ob. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  joh le Lou & Amicia ux ejus, & Philippus le Lou & Margeria ux. ejus. 

Giff. 116. a  joh. le Lou Cler. 5. Id. Maii 1281.  Margeria le Wolf domina de Whatcote. 

Horl. vol. 1 f. 19 b  Will. le Brut Pbr. 12. Julii 1329.  Margeria le Wolf domina de Whatcote. 

Ib. f. 20. a  Rad. de Snelleston Pbr. 8. Dec. 1329.  joh. de la Morehall. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 45. b  Thomas de la Morehall 24 nou. 1340.  Thomas at Morehall resignavit & presentavit. 

Br. vol. 1. f. 27. b  Barth. de Brechinham Pbr. 18. Junii 1359.  Phil. de Todenham, Rog. Dod, Ric. de Mene, & Ric. West. 

Ib. f. 41. b  joh. Mulward Pbr. 3. Dec. 1361.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Wit. f. 24. a  Frater Thomas Bandy monachus 5. Cal. junii 1368  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Lyn. f. 19 a  D. Ric. de Depedale 11. Apr. 1374.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Wak. f. 19 a  Rog. de Caldecote 12. Oct. 1380.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Ib. f. 39 b  joh. Kyldale 14. Oct. 1384.  Hugo Comes Staffordiae. 

Ib. f. 41. b  joh. Clifford Pbr. 27 Maii 1385.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Wak. f. 93. a  joh. Wygot 10 Maii 1392.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Pev. f. 7. b  joh. Aspele 3 julii 1409.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Ib. f. 12. a  D. joh. tailor 13. Jan. 1409.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Ib. f. 58. b  D. Thomas Stanford 4. Nou. 1413.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Ib. f. 63. a  D. joh. Aspele Cap. 10. Martii 1414.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Ib. f. 67. b  joh. Hancock Cap. 26 Aug. 1414.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Pult. f. 16. a  D. Thomas Chyn Cap. 23. Martii 1426.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Bourch. f. 68 b.  D. Christoph. Strange Cap. 29. Julii 1440.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 99 b  D. Thomas Nelle Cap. 4. Dec. 1451.  Prior & conu. de Malvern minori. 

Alc. f. 159. a  D. Will. Aldyngton Cap. 23. Junii 1486.  Will. Hill ratione concess. Pr. & conu. de Malvern. 

Gyg. 2. f. 58. a.  Rob. Maud Cler. 2. Maii 1511.  Henr. 8. Rex Angl. 

Bell. f. 29. b  Nich. Austin Cler. 26 Apr. 1542.  D. Anna Comitissa Penbrochiae. 

Bul. f. 8. a  Henr. Michael Cler. 14. Julii 1573.  joh. morel ex concess. Will. Domini Compton. 

Ib. f. 68 a  D. joh. Damport Cler. 20. Dec. 1597.    

Oxhill.  
ON the North side this torrent lies Oxhill, in the Conquerors Survey 
w Domesd. lib.  written Octeselve; and, being possessed by the same Hugh de Grentemaisnil of whom I have made mention in Whatcote, was then certified to contain x. hides, having a Mill rated at xvid. but the value of all together was xil. and before the Norman invasion belonged to the same Toli, who had Whatcote. After this, viz. in H. 2. time, Engelram de Dumart became owner thereof, whose sisters named 
x Rot. P. 33 H. 2.  Emma and Aeliz, by reason of his death without issue, succeeded 
y Rot. P. 31 H. 2.  him in the inheritance of it, and had livery thereof in 31 of that King's reign. Upon what occasion it was that K. John seized upon it appears not; but in 18 of his reign, the Shiriff of this County received command 
z Claus. 18 joh. m. 2.  to deliver possession thereof to Thodoric de Whicheford, to whom he had given it; in which Record 
a Claus. 18 joh. m. 2.  it is wr●tten Hocteshulve: howbeit in 3 H. 3. Thomas de Periton had restitution 
b Rot. F. 3 H. 3. m. 5.  thereof as he●r to Engelard Dummarish (sive Dumart) his uncle. Which Thomas departing this life in 11 H. 3. Adam his son and heir had livery 
c Rot. F. 11 H. 3. m. 1.  of these lands in Ofteschelfe (for so it is written) of his inheritance; and the next year following was 
d Rot. P. 12 H. 3.  acquitted of the Scutage for half a Knights fee here due upon the expedition of Kerry: which Adam bore 
Ex autog. in Ca●●a Augm.  for his arms Barry of six pieces, and upon a Canton 3. bars wavie. But from the family of Periton it divolved to St Will. de Keyns' Kt by Margaret a daughter and heir (as the Descent showeth:) which Sr Will. had issue Robert, who in 7 E. 1. held 
f Inq. pe. H. Nott. etc. f. 112. b  it of the King in Capite by the service of one Knights fee, having one carucate of land in demesn, and five Tenants holding several proportions by performance of certain servile labours, and payment of particular Rents: As also divers Freeholders.  
It was likewise then found 
g Ib. f. 114. a etc. , that the Prior of Ware had one yard land here, and the Monks of Bordesley 2 carucates, and 6 virgates, bestowed on them by Geoffrey de Beningworth; three virgates by Nich. de Donington, one by Ric. Clerke, and one by Rob. Dumbard: As also that they had ix. Tenants holding sundry proportions by several Rents and servile employments, with a Court-Leet by the grant of K. H. 3. Which Family of Keyns, being of eminent note, possessed 
h Pat. 9 R. 2. p. 2. m. 34  Dodford in Northamptonshire, Combe-Keynes, and Tarent-Keynes in Dorsetshire, and other lands of good value, held 
i Lib. Feod. in Scac. f. 165.  by Barony; but afterwards for want of issue male this manor divolved to Cressy, through a coheir, Sir john Cressy of Dodford before specified being owner of it in 
k Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  10 Henry 6. who departing 
l Rot. F. 36 H. 6 m. 6.  this life without issue in 31 H. 6. Alianore the wife to Sr Humphrey Stafford of Grafton Knight, and Isabella the wife of Sr Thomas Chaworth Knight were found 
m Rot. F. 36 H. 6 m. 6.  his heirs. Whereupon, by partition made betwixt Chaworth and Stafford it was allotted to the said Elianore, as it seems; for I find 
n Ex vet. Rot. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  that upon an Assize of Novel disseisin brought by john Hathewyk, who claimed an estate in tail thereof, as heir unto Keynes, he recovered it against her in 2. E. 4. and that afterwards by his Deed 
o Ex autog. in Scac. in baga de Catesby.  of bargain and sale, bearing date 4. Jan. 21 E. 3. in consideration of CC●● he passed it to Will. Catesby and his heirs. Which Will. being attainted in the Parl. of 1. H. 7. (as in Lapworth I have declared;) it eschaeting to the Crown, was by the King's Letters Pat. 
p Pat. 4 H. 7. m. 1.  bearing date at Westm. 2. Julii 4 H. 7. granted to Sr David Owen Knight, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten: From whom descended john Owen Esq who by a Fine 
q T. Mich.  levied in 1 E. 6. passed it unto john Houghton of Wootton in Com. Sur. Yeoman for xl. years, at the yearly Rent of vi●● xiil. Which Lease the next year following, was assigned by the said I. Houghton to Leonard Savage of Kington in this County Gent. 

Engelardus de Dumart defunctus 31. H. 2. ●. p.  
Emma soror & cohaer. ux .... de Piriton 33 H. 2. 

Thomas de Piriton defunctus 11 H. 3. 

Adam de Piriton 11 H. 3. 


a Rot. in Scac. in baga de Catesby.  Margareta filia & haeres.- Will. de Keynes 48 H. 3. 

Robertus de Keynes miles. 


b Ex autog. in 〈◊〉. Domes.  Rob. de Keynes miles obiit s. prole 7 E. 1.  

c Fin. de T. Mich. 11 E. 3. f. 329 Dors.  Will. de Keynes miles frater & haeres. 


d Orig. 10 R. 2 rot. 29. Dors.  Let●cia ux.. de Ayote. 


n Ori●. 10 R. 2 ut supra.  Laurentius de Ayote. 


o Ori●. 10 R. 2 ut supra.  Will. de Ayote miles obiit s. prole.  

q Rot. F. ut supra.  Matilda consangu. & cohaer. Eliz. de, Keynes amitae Wentelinae.- 
p Rot. F. ut supra.  Will. de Cressey. 


s Rot. F. ut supra.  joh. de Cressy. 


t Rot. F. ut supra.  joh. de Cressy. 


w E●c. 1 H. 5. n. 27.  Thomas Cressy obiit s. prole.  

u Rot. F. ut supra.  joh. Cressy frater & haeres obiit 31. H. 6. s. prole.        

r Orig. ut supra.  Margar. ux. Will. de Wotton.      

e Orig. 10 R. 2 rot. 29. Dors.  Rob. de Keynes mil. ob. s. prole.  

f Orig. 10 R. 2 rot. 29. Dors.  joh. de Keynes miles. 

joh. de Keynes ob. 9 Martii 49. F. 3 s. p.  
Wentelina soror & haeres obiit s. prole.    

g Orig. 10 R. 2 rot. 29. Dors.  Eliz. obiit ●5 E. 3. sine prole  

h Rot. in Scac. ut supra.  Hawisia ux. Rob. de Daventre mil. 


y Rot. in Scac. ut supra.  Hawisia filia & haeres.- 
x Rot. in Scac. ut supra.  joh. de Lodb●ok chivalier. 


z Rot. in Scac. ut supra.  Alicia filia & haeres ux. Ludou. Cardian. 


* Rot. in Scac. ut supra.  Cath. filia & haeres.- Will. Hathewyk. 


† Rot. in Scac. ut supra.  joh. Hathewyk 2. E. 4.                  
Will. de Keynes. 

Lucas de Keynes. 

joh. de Keynes. 

Rob. de Keynes. 

Margar. f●lia & h●●●es ux. ... Aylesb●●y. 

Thomas Alesbury 


i Rot. 〈◊〉. 36 〈…〉.  ●oh. Aylesbury. 


k Rot. 〈◊〉. 36 〈…〉.  Thomas Aylesbury miles. 


l Rot. 〈◊〉. 36 〈…〉.  Alianora una fill. & cohaer. ux. Humfridi Stafford de Grafton mil.  

m Rot. 〈◊〉. 3● 〈…〉.  Isabel ux. Thomae Chaworth militis.                      
Aeliz.   But the inheritance of the manor still resting in the line of Owen (together with the Rent reserved upon the said Lease to Houghton) was by Henry Owen, son and heir to the before specified John, sold 
r Ex autog. penè● Will. clerk G.  to Sim. Walweyn Gent. by Deed dated ... Aug. 10 Eliz. (the said Simon being possessed of certain lands in Oxhill before:) which Simon died 
s Esc. 21 Eliz.  seized of it. 15 Apr. 20 Eliz. leaving Matthew his son and heir xxix. years of age, who by his last Will 
t Ex autog. penès eund. W. Clerk.  and Testament bearing date .... Martii 4 jac. entailed it upon the issue male of his brother Francis, and for default thereof upon Ursula daughter to the said Francis and her heirs. Which Ursula by virtue of that Entail became seized thereof, and took to husband Math. clerk Gent. who had issue by her Will. clerk his son and heir, lately deceased, leaving William his son and heir within age.  
But that which the Monks of Bordsley had here, was passed 
u Pat. 2. M. p. 1.  out of the Crown by Q. Mary 18 julii 2. of her reign, to Peter Temple Esq and Ric. Petiver Gent. and their heirs: which Peter in 1 Eliz. sold 
w Pat. 1 E●●z. p. 10.  it to George Bishop and joh. Bishop, son to the said George, whose posterity do (as I think) still enjoy it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) was in an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) valued 
x MS. in Scac.  at viij. marks, and in 26 H. 8. at 
y MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 a.  xvl l xuj s viij d over and above ix ● v d ob. for synodals and Procurations.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Will. de Keynes. 
D. joh. de Boclande Cler. 21. Jan. 1330. 
Hort. vol. 1. f. 22. a   Will. de Keynes. 
Walt. de Burtiton Pbr. 14. Martii 1335. 
Mont. vol. 1 f. 22. a   Will. de Keynes. 
Rob. Godesale Pbr. 11 Sept. 1336. 
Ib. f. 24. a   Will. de Keynes. 
joh. de egg Pbr. Id. Feb. 1337 
Hem● f. 14 a   Will. de Keynes miles. 
D. joh. Davy 14 Oct. 1339. 
Wolst. vol. 2 f. 28. b. in cedula.   Will. de Keynes miles. 
joh. de Baynton 6 Aug. 1340. 
Ib. f. 42. b   joh. de la Hale miles. 
Walt. le Hoppere Cap. 13. A●g. 1349. 
S. Germ. f. 127. a   joh. de Keynes miles. 
Will. Blockley Pbr. 7. Sept. 1375. 
Ib. f. 196. a   Will. de Brantingham miles. 
William. Lambley 4. Oct. 1398. 
Tid. f. 30. b   Ludou. Cardigan ar. 
D. joh. Tuttebury Cap. 28 julii 1414. 
Pev. f. 65. b   Ludou. Cardigan ar. 
Sim Sloley 26 Maii 1416. 
Ib. f. 76. a   Alicia nuper ux. Ludou. Cardigan. 
Ric. Norton Cap. 15. Martii 1422. 
Morg. vol. 1 f. 22. a   Alicia nuper ux. Ludou. Cardigan. 
D. Ric. Smith Cap. 13 julii 1425. 
Ib. f. 32. b.   David Owen miles. 
Magr. Ric. .... in leg. Bacc. 1510. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 63. a   Exec. Testam. Davidis Owen mil. 
D. Will. Lathener sacellanus 22 Feb. 1540 
Bell. f. 16. a   Will. Hunter ratione Concess. Joh. Owen ar. 
D. Henr. ... art. Magr. 20 jan. 1558. 
Heath f. 32 b.   Nich. clerk de Tiso yeoman, ex concess. Math. Walwyn. 
D. jac. Balwin S. theol. Bacc. 13. Feb. 1597. 
Bul. f. 69. a   Anth. Bishop gen. ratione concess. M. Walweyn. 
Daniel Smarte Cler. 2 julii 1624. 
Ib. f. 107. a     

Nether Pillerton.  
BElow Oxhill about a mile, lies Nether Pillerton, which containeth in its parish Over-Pillerton, and Merston-Boteler. In 
a Domesd. lib.  the conqueror's time Hugh Earl of Chester had 1 hide and 3. virgates of land here, then held of him by one Waleran, and valued at xxxs. which before the Norman invasion was the inheritance of Hugo Camerarius: But the residue of this town, at that time possessed by Hugh de Grentemaisnill, and written Pilardetune, contained x. hides, besides the woods extending to one mile in length, and as much in breadth; there being a Mill rated at vs and a Church; all which amounted to xviiili. and in Edw. the Confessors days was the freehold of one Baldwin. It was not long that these two great men; sc, Hugh Earl of Chester, and H. de Grentemaisnill, continued owners thereof; for King H. 1. (as it seemeth) gave the same, either to Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwitk, or else to Earl Roger son to the same Henry, as may appear by the certificate 
b Lib. rub. f. 104. a  made in 12 H. 2. Where william. Earl of Warwick (inter alia) declareth, that he held it by one Knights Fee de veteri Feoffamento, and that Robertus fill. Willielmi was his Tenant thereof: which Robert I take to be the man, who is written 
c Ex autog. penès. Cooks de Pinley.  R. de Pilardinton, being Founder 
d Ex autog. penès. Cooks de Pinley.  of the little Monastery at Pinle in this County.  
Howbeit, others there were that bore the surname of this place, as 
e Rot. P. 16 H. 2.  Gerold de Pilardestone, in 16 H. 2 Roger de Pilardinton in 
f Ex autog. penès Ric. Dalby Gen.  K. John's time. Steph. 
g Rot. P. 19 H. 3.  de Pilardestone, and Richard 
h Ex autog. penès Georg. Dalby.  his son and heir temp. H. 3. But none of these were Lords of the place: for ought I could ever discern: for certain it is, that one Gilebert de Wasevill possessed 
i Plac. de T. Mich. & Hil. 13 joh. rot. 2. in dorso.  it in R. 1. time, and by committing Felony, whereof he was convicted, forfeited his whole estate; which occasioned the King to seize 
k Plac. de T. Mich. & Hil. 13 joh. rot. 2. in dorso.  upon this Lordship, and bestow it upon Hugh de Hercy. But not long after came Waleran Earl of Warwick to the said King Richard, and petitioned for the same as his right, forasmuch as the forfeiture thereof belonged to him, in regard it was of his Fee, and obtained 
l Plac. de T. Mich. & Hil. 13 joh. rot. 2. in dorso.  it accordingly; yet at the King's request, that the before specified Hugh de Hercy might enjoy it, did thereupon make a 
m Plac. de T. Mich. & Hil. 13 joh. rot. 2. in dorso.  grant thereof to him.  
Unto which Gilb. de wasevill I find 
n Rot. ter. & ●. liberat. in Angl. 5. joh. m. 13. n. 1.  that Hugh de Gornai was the immediate Tenant thereof, and that upon a suit in the King's Court in 5. joh. Osbert de Roneray recovered 
o Rot. ter. & ●. liberat. in Angl. 5. joh. m. 13. n. 1.  the possession of it against him the said Hugh: but within 3. days after that, Geoffrey Fitz piers, then justiciarius 
p Regist. Roff. cap. 225.  Angliae, had command 
q Rot. terr. ut supra n. 4.  to restore it unto Hugh de Hercy: nevertheless H. de Gornai retained it for awhile, so that the said Hugh de Hercy was exposed to a suit 
r Plac. de T. Pasch. 7. joh. rot. 7. in d.  at law for it; for in the same year wherein the suit was commenced, it appeareth, that the King, to make satisfaction to Gornai, to whom he formerly had given possessiof it, commanded 
s Claus. 7. joh. m. 1.  that the Sheriff of this County should deliver unto the said Hugh de Hercy seisin of the manor of Kineton, which he had before granted to him in exchange for Pilardinton, upon condition, that if the said Hugh de Hercy could obtain Pilardinton of Gornai, either by a friendly agreement, or a lawful trial, that then Kineton should revert to the King. By which of these means it was that Hercy had it, I cannot directly tell; but that his posterity enjoyed it, is very certain.  
This Hugh de Hercy gave for his arms 
t Ex autog. penès praefat. G. Dalby.  only a label of 5. points; and left John his son 
u Plac. de T. Mich. & H●●● ut supra.  and heir in ward 
w Plac. de T. Mich. & H●●● ut supra.  to Thomas Basset in 13 joh. From which John descended john de Hercy (I suppose his grandson) who in 7. E. 1. held 
x Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 90. b.  this manor of the Earl Warwick, by the service of one Knights Fee, having at that time one carucate of land in demesn, and seven Tenants holding several proportions by particular Rents, and sundry servile employments: But this John had no issue, as I guess; for in 35 E. 1. he settled 
y F. levat. Oct. Hil. 35 E. 1.  it, after the decease of himself and lettuce his wife, upon Thomas Wandak and Alice his wife, and the heirs of the said Thomas, covenanting to receive of the same Thomas, during his own and his said wife's life, six quarters of Wheat, and six quarters of Barley; and bore for his arms 
z Ex autog. penès Joh. Ferrer ar.  a Fez, with a label of 3. points in chief. From which, Hercyes was it, for a long time, called Pillerton-Hercy, by way of distinction from the other Pillerton, called pillerton-priors'.  
To the before specified Thomas Wandak succeeded John, betwixt whom and Will. Spine there was a suit 
a Record. de Ass●●. 29. E. 3. rot. 18  for the title to this manor in 29 E. 3. the said Will. recovering the possession of it, against him the said John and Catherine his wife, as also against Thomas Paynell & others. After which, the next mention thereof, that I meet with, is by a Fine 
b F. levat. 3 sept Pasch. 48 E. 3.  levied in 48 E. 3. betwixt Thomas de Wencote, and Alice his wife plaintiffs, and Henry de Etynton and Kath. his wife Deforc. Whereby the said Henry and Kath. for themselves and the heirs of the said Katherine, quitted all their interest therein to the same Thomas de Wencote and Alice, and the heirs of the said Alice for ever: in consideration whereof the same Henry and Katherine were to receive yearly during their lives x l. sterling: so that 'tis not unlike but that the sa●d Alice and Kath. were daughters and coheirs to the above specified john Wandak: Yet how it comes to pass I cannot well imagine, but the year ensuing the said Fine so levied, john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke was found 
c Esc. 49. E. 3. n. 10.  to die seized thereof, Anne his widow having it (inter alia) assigned 
d Claus. 49 E. 3. m. 1.  to her in dower. So likewise did 
e Esc. 13. R. 2. n. 51.  john de Hastings son and heir to the said Earl in 13 R. 2. leaving Reginald Grey of Ruthin his cousin and heir. But in 2 H. 4. I find 
f Claus. 4. H. 4. m. 12.  that the heirs of S ● john Thornbury Knight, held a knight's Fee here of the Earl of Warwick; and that in 10 H. 6. Sr Philip Thornbury of Bygrave in Com. Hartford Knight was Lord 
g Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  of this manor: As also that in 36 H. 6. Richard Thornbury Esq with Thomas his son, demised 
h Ex autog. penès G. Dalby de Melcomb in come. Oxon.  it to Hugh Dalby Gent. for certain years: Howbeit, all that I have farther seen relating thereto, is that in 34 H. 8. there was a Fine 
i Term. Hil.  levied thereof betwixt William. Whorwood Esq plaintiff, and john Mawdley Esq and others Deforc. but to what uses I know not: And that in 1. & 2. Ph. & M. the Q. granted 
k Pat. 1. & 2. Ph. & M. p. 9  to William. Rice Esq, the moiety of the same, which had eschaeted to the Crown by the attainder of Sr Ambrose Dudley Knight.  
Touching the Church (dedicated to the blessed Virgin) I find, that in King John's time there were great suits 
l Plac. de T. Mich. & Hil. 13. joh. rot. 2. in d.  betwixt the Monks of S. Neofs and Thomas Basset, who had the wardship of John son and heir of Hugh de Hercy, for the right of Presentation thereto the Monks pretending that the said Hugh de Hercy gave them the perpetual patronage thereof: but in 14 joh. they came to an Agreement 
m Plac. de T. T●in. 14. joh. rot. 3. , whereby they concluded to present jointly to the Rectory; and likewise to the vicarage by consent of the Parson; so that the Vica● should pay yearly to the Parson 4 marks, saving always the right of the said heir, and of the Monks. In an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
n MS. in Scac.  at xx. marks; out of which the Prior of Ware had a portion of Tithes amounting in value to 7. marks and a half. Upon what title it was I know not, but I do find, that Thomas de Tydinton, a Priest, recovered 
o Cartul. ●arw. Com. f. 111. a.  by a trial at Law against john de Hercy the advouson thereof, which he after past away to Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, by his Deed dated 
p Cartul. ●arw. Com. f. 111. a.  at Elmeley the Wednsday after the Feast of S. Mich. an. 1309. (3 E. 2.) whose son and heir, viz. T. Beauchamp Earl of Warw. in 8 E. 3. gave 
q Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 61. b. etc.  the said advouson to the Canons of his Coll. Church at Warwick; who, with in 7. years after, obtained an appropriation 
r Ib. f. 62. b  of the fruits thereof, from Wolstan th●n Bishop of Worcester, bearing date at Hertlebury 6 Dec. an. 1341, (15 E. 3.) which was so granted by that Bishop towards the support 
s Ex Regist. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn ●. 77. a.  of their charge in building of the Steeple of the same Collegiate Church, there being by him then reserved out of the same a congruous portion for maintenance of a Vicar, to the value of xii. marks, and a yearly Pension of half a mark to himself and his successors, to be paid at the Feast of S. Mich. the archangel: the Monks of Worcester, having an annual Pension 
t Ex alio Regi●t pe●ès praefat. D. & Cap.  also granted to them 10 Kal. Aug. 23 E. 3. by the Canons of the said Coll. Church for their indemnity in respect of the said appropriation.  
In 26 H. 8. the vicarage being valued 
u MS. penès S.A. q. aur. f. 19 a.  at viiil l there was an yearly Pension 
w Ib. f. 2. b.  of iiil. vis. viiid. Paid to the Monks of Shene out of it; as also xlis to the Bishop of Worcester, and xvis viiid to the Monks of Worcester, by composition issuing out of the Rectory.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  joh. de Hercy dominus de Pilardinton. 

Give. f. 29● b  Nich. de Hercy Cler. filius joh. 3 Non. nou. 1287.  joh. de Hercy dominus de Pilardinton. 

Ib. f. 369. b  Nich. de Hercy Pbr. 8. Id. Dec. 1292.  joh. de Hercy dominus de Pilardinton. 

Ib. f. 452. b.  Henr. de Hampton medicus & Subdiac. 18 Cal. Maii 1299.  joh. de Hercy dominus de Pilardinton. 

〈◊〉. Germ. f. ●● b.  jac. de war Cler. 8. Id. Martii 1307.  Guido de Bellocampo Comes Warwici. 

Rot. f. 22. b.  Will. le Archer de Toneworth 11 Cal. junii 1310.  Thomas Co. Warw. 

〈◊〉 f. 26. ●.  Henr. de Staunton Cler. 18. Feb. 1336.  D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 

〈◊〉. f. 23. a  D. william. Haukin Pbr. 9 jan. 1367.  D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 

●ak. f. 54. a  joh. Colet Pbr. 8 Oct. 1388.  D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 

●●ff f. 23. b  D. joh. Wethy Pbr. 28 Apr. 1403.  D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 

Morg. vol. ●. f. 8. a  Thomas Sumn●r Cap. 24. Jan. 1419.  D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 

●●urch. f. ●8. a  D. Ric. ferthing 3. Nou. 1440.  D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 

〈◊〉. vol. 2 ● 35 b.  D. Rog. Kenyan 24 Dec. 1472.  D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 
D. joh. hobbies Cap. 4. Julii 1476. 
Ib f. 79. a   D. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. S. Maria Warw. 
D. Ric. Salford Pbr. 8 Martii 1510. 
Gyg. 2. f. 67 b.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Ric. More Cler. 6 nou. 1562. 
Heath f. 37 a.   Will. Compton dominus Compton. 
Rob. Hall Cler. 23 Feb. 1590. 
Bul. f. 62. b     

Over Pillerton.  
THis also being part of the possessions of Hugh de Grentemaisnill, in the conqueror's time, was by him given 
x Ord. Vi●. p. 602. B.  to the Monastery of St. Ebrulf in Normandy, founded by his brother Robert, and two uncles, sc. william. and Robert, sons of Geroi: In the confirmation of which grant by King Will. the Conqueror, it is called 
y Ord. Vi●. p. 602. B.  parva Pilardenton. The extent thereof, 
z Domesd. lib.  by the general Survey taken at that time, was vi. hides and one virgate of land, then valued at xl, and possessed by 4. Theins in Edw. the Confessors days. But the revenue of this Lordship was received and disposed of by the Monks of Ware in Hertfordshire (a Cell 
a Pat 35. E. 3. p. 1. m. 14  to the said House of S. Ebrulf) who, in 7 E. 1. held 
b Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 90. a. etc.  two carucates of land here in demesn; and had xxi. Tenants holding several proportions by payment of certain Rent, and performance of sundry services, as ploughing, mowing, making Hay and the like: As also two Cottiers and four freeholders.  
After this, upon the valuation 
c Rot. in baga de Ragman penès Camer. Scac.  of the Prior's Aliens lands in 1.2. & 3. R. 2. it was rated at seven l● xiiii s i d per annum, and at the dissolution of those Houses (whereof I have spoke in Wolston) given by K. H. 5. to the Priory of Shene in Surrey then newly founded 
d T. Wals. p. 432. n. 10  by him. But at the general dissolution in 30 H. 8. coming to the Crown● it was in 35 of that King's reign, sold 
e Pat. 35 H. 8 p 16.  out to Geffrey Shakerley Esq who had licence 
f Ib. p. 5.  the same year to pass it unto .... Holt. In 2. & 3. Ph. & M. there was a Fine levied 
g Ter. Trin.  thereof, betwixt Richard Cliff and others Pl. and Christopher Lee and others Deforc. and in 3. & 4. Ph. & M. another Fine 
h T. Pasch.  betwixt Henry Ward Pl. and the same Christoph. Lee and others Deforc. the said Henry having purchased 
i Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 8.  it from Lee: which Henry died 
k Esc 1. Eliz.  seized thereof 16 Dec. 1. Eliz. leaving William. Ward his son and heir 19 years of age.  
The Priest serving in the chapel here, had Tithes to the value 
l MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 20. b  of vl per an. in 26 H. 8. for his salary.   

Halford.  
THis place taking its name originally from the ford or passage through the river Stoure, at first called Aldford (i e. the old Ford) hath had the H. added thereto by use in pronunciation. In the Conquerors Survey there is no particular mention of it; neither can I perfectly discover of what place it was then a member: but certain it is, that Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick, or Roger his son were possessed thereof, and that from one of those Earls Will. Giffard had it granted to him in H. 1. time; for it appears 
m Lib. rub. f. 104. b.  that the said william held two Knights Fees of Will. Earl of Warwick in 12. H. 2. de veteri Feoffamento; and that this Lordship was part thereof, is clear enough from the grant 
n Regist. de K●nil. p. 40  which the same W. Giffard made to the Canons of Kenilworth of one hid of land here, either in K. S●eph. or H. 2. time: but whether that Rob. de Halford, who held 
o Testa de N.  half a knight's Fee, here, of the Earl of Warwick in 20 H. 3. was descended from the said Will. Giffard, I cannot affirm.  
The Record 
p Testa de N.  of 36 H. 3. expresses, that the heirs of Andrew Giffard then held that half Kts. Fee of the said Earl. And in 7 E. 1. Margery de Cantilupe held 
q Inq. per ●. ●●t. etc. f. 110. a.  one Watermill here of the Earl of Warwick by the service of one Knights Fee, having at that time two servants, as also certain Free holder's here. It was then likewise found 
r Ib. f. 111 a , that one john de Breggewrithe held three acres of land in this place of H. de Halford, by homage, and the service of finding for xxxvi. poor people on every Christmas day, sc. each of them a loaf of Bread, a Herring, and a flagon of Beer. And that the gl●be belonging to the Church consisted of two yard land, the Bishop of UUorcester being then Patron thereof: as also that the whole town did their suit to the King's Court Leet held for the Hundred of Kineton. And in 7 E. 1. it was certified 
s Esc. 7 E. 2  that S ● Robert Burdet Knight, held one Knights Fee here of Alan la Zousche. And in 
t Claus 9 E 2. m. 13.  9 E. 2. that john de Fosse held the fourth part of a knight's Fee here of the Earl of Warwick: which Knights Fee so held by Sr Rob. Burdet was in 2. E. 3. held 
u Esc. 7 E. 3. n. 36.  by another Rob. Burdet of Robert de Holland as in the right of Maud 
w Esc. 7 E. 3. n. 36.  his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Alan la Zousche of Ashby de la Zousche. As for the lands here, which belonged to the Canons of Kenilworth, they were after the dissolution sold 
x Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 26.  by the King to john Pope and his heirs 8 Feb. 36 H. 8. for 1501l. 13 ˢ 08l. Which John aliened 
y Ib. p. 10.  them again the same year unto Rob. de Halford: but of the residue I cannot give any farther account.  
In An. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church was valued 
z MS. in Scac.  at seven. marks, the portion that the Canons of Kenilworth had out of the Tithes belonging thereto, being then rated at five marks: but in 26 H. 8. it was esteemed 
a MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 b.  at xiiili. vis. viiid. the synodals and Procurations deducted thereout amounting to viiis. xi●. ob. the Pension to the Canons of Kenilworth xls. and that to the Monks of Shene, viiis.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Giff. f. 33. b  Adam de Bibye Cler. 14. Cal. Martii 1270.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Ib. f. 53. b  Rob. de Albinton Cler. 3. Junii 1275.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Ren. f. 10. a  joh. de Bebury Accol. 15. Kal. julii 1313.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Maid. f. 24. a.  Magr. Byndo de Bandinell 8. Id. Apr. 1315.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Cob. f. 25. b  D. Will. Wydebrugge Pbr. die S.M. Magd. 1321.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Mont. f. 15 b.  Magr. Thom. de Upton Cler. 25. Apr. 1335.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Ib. f. 16. b  Thom. Bakhouse Pbr. 10 Kal. Aug. 1335.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Wolst. vol. 1. ●. 19 b  D. joh. de Rippon Cap. 4. Aug. 1339.  Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
joh. Botoner Pbr. 30. Dec. 1339. 
Ib. vol. 2. f. 31 a   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Rob. Marny 18. Dec. 1340. 
Ib. f. 46 b   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
joh. Gate Cler. 17. Dec. 1341. 
Ib. f. 51. b   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Bened. Palmer Accol. 20 Feb. 1392. 
Wak. f. 104 a.   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Steph. Donne 11 junii 1405. 
Cliff. f. 85. ●   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
joh. Tymmes 2 junii 1406 
Ib. f. 98 b   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
joh. Rose 28. Sept. 1410. 
Pev. f. 24 b   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
D. Will. Will Pikering 13. Aug. 1431. 
Pult. f. 92 b   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Mr. David Geffrey in utroque jure Bacc. 27 Ap. 1488 
Mort. f. 21. b.   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
D. Will. Loket Pbr. 15 julii 1492. 
Ib. f. 45. a.   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
D. Will. Sudill Cap. 2 Martii 1514. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 137. a   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Ric. Cheney Cler. in S. theol. Bacc. 21. Julii 1546. 
Heath f. 12 b.   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Nich. Jackson Cler. 5. Sept. 1561. 
Ib. f. 35. a   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Edw. Mussage Cler. 24. Nou. 1571. 
Bul. f. 5. a   Idem D. Episc. Wigorniae. 
Will. Thornhill Cler. 8. Nou. 1579. 
Ib. f. 17. b●    

In a North Window of the Church this Coat.  Or two Bends gules. 
Sudley.   

Upon a grave-stone, near the door of the Church, this Inscription.  
Hic jacet Magister Henricus Kymycberi quondam Rector istius Eccclesiae, qui obiit 5. die mensis julii An D. MCCCCLXXXIIII. Cujus animae propitietur Deus Amen.    

Nether-Eatendon.  
A little below Halford, Stoure leaveth Nethe● Eatendon on its Eastern bank; within the precincts of which parish are the Hamlets of Over-Eatendon, Fulridy, and Thorndon. There is no doubt but that the name of this place was originally occasioned from its situation, Ea in our old English signifying water, and dune, or don an ascending ground; for at the foot of an hill, and near the river doth it stand.  
After the Norman invasion Henry de Feriers (progenitor to that great family afterwards Earls of Derby) possessed it, the extent thereof amounting to xvii. hides, then valued at xxi. as appears 
b Domesd● lib.  by the Conquerors Survey; and of him did one Saswalo hold it, at which time there was a Church and a Mill; to whose posterity in the male line it hath continued even to this day, being the only place in this County that glories in an uninterrupted succession of its owners for so long a tract of time; and till the reign of King Henry 3. was their principal seat (though their possessions in other Counties were very large) whence also they were denominated; but afterwards fixing at Shirley in Derbyshire, they assumed their surname of that place, which hath ever since been appropriated to this ancient Family.  
But of this Saswalo, whose name argues him to have been of the Old English stock, as some think, I have not much to say, considering that we have so little light of History, and nothing of Record for other discovery, farther than the general Survey before mentioned, and the Registers of Abingdon and Kenilworth; the one 
c Regist. de Abend. in bibl. Cott. f. 140.  of which testifieth that he gave the Tithes of Hildesleie to the Monks of Abingdon, and the other that he founded the Church here at Eatendon; for it plainly appears 
d Reg. de Ken. p. 166  that he endowed it at its Dedication: But I do conclude that he was an eminent person, forasmuch as he did not only possess 
e Domesd. lib.  this great Lordship, but also Tichmersh in Northamptonshire, part of Wintenai in Lincolnshire, with Hatun, Hoga; and Etewell in Derbyshire. For as most of the English were totally bereft of their ancient patrimony, so few of them were permitted to enjoy any more than a part thereof, and to hold the same by military, or other service from their new Lords (as in my Introduction is manifested) And if I may guess at his greatness by the extent of his estate, which we see amounted to xvii. hides in this place, I must conclude him to have been no less than a Thane in the Saxons time, when not much more than five hides of land, as the learned Selden observes, 
f Tit. of Honour p. 2. cap. 5. §. 4.  was the estate of some which had that dignity. But leaving this worthy person (in regard that at so great a distance no more can be discerned of him) I come to Henry, his son 
g Rot. P. 5 Steph Not. & Derb. , who was a witness 
h Ex autog. penès Ric. Chamberlain a●.  to the foundation Charter of Merevale Abby (made by Robert de Ferrer, granchild to the before specified Henry) in K. Steph. time: as also a devout Benefactor to the Canons of Kenilworth; for by the consent of Robert Earl Ferrer (his Lord) and for the good estate of him the said Earl, his wife and sons; as also for the remission of his own sins, and the souls-health of his Ancestors, successors, parents and friends, he gave 
i Regist. de Ken. p. 164.  them the Church of this place, with all the Gl●be and Tithes thereto belonging: which grant of his was confirmed 
k Regist. de Ken. p. 164.  by the said Earl; but died without issue, as it seems; for plain it is, that Henry the son to his brother Fulcher succeeded 
l Ex vet. membr. penès S. Roper ar.  him in the inheritance, and conferred 
m Cart. Ant●q. R. n. 20.  on the Monks of Bildwas the land of Ivenbroc: Which Henry, though he had issue 
n Ex eadem membr. penès S.  Fulcher, yet constituted his younger brother, Sewall, his heir, de Baroniis Fulcheri & Henrici (id est of the lands of his father and uncle) by Fine 
o Ex eadem membr. penès S.  in the Court of Will. Earl Ferrer his superior Lord, levied in 4 R. 1. and perhaps by the power of that great Earl, as more favouring Sewall: which Baronies extended to nine Knights Fees, whereof 4. belonged to Fulcher his father, and 5. to the before specified Henry his Uncle, as the red Book 
p f. 106. a  in the Exchequer testifieth.  
This sawaldus, or Sewallus, (for he is both ways written) being a Knight 
q Reg. de Kenil. p. 166. , and by reason of his residence here called ʳ Sewallus de Etendon, did 
s Reg. de Kenil. p. 166.  not only disclaim and remit to the said Canons of Kenilworth all his interest that he had in the patronage of this Church; but for the health of his soul, and of the souls of his two wives, gave 
t Ib. p. 163.  thereunto a certain piece of ground called Oddecrofth, containing 18 acres; and another of x. acres lying in Over-Eatendon: as also 3. acres of land adjoining to the said Oddecrofte. To the Canons of Derley in Derbyshire he gave 
u Cart. 57 H. 3. m. 26.  certain lands called Aldewerch; and to the Monks of Tutbury two parts of Hoga (now called Hown) in that County. 
w Ex Regist. de Tutb. penes Henr. Agard eq. aur.  To which Sewall succeeded Henry his son and heir, called Henricus filius Sewalli, who attended 
x Claus. 7 Joh. m. 8.  William Earl Ferrer in the King's Army, when he sailed into Poictou, which was (as I take 
* M. Paris. p. 207.  it) in 4 joh. And in 7 joh. by virtue of the King's Precept 
y Claus. 7 Joh. m. 8.  had livery made to him of the manor of Ednesoure in Derbyshire, whereof he had been disseised during his absence in that voyage, as it seems. This Henry likewise erected 
z Reg. de. Kenil. p. 165.166.  an Altar, dedicated to S. Nicholas, in the Church here at Eatendon, and gave 
a Reg. de. Kenil. p. 165.166.  divers particular parcels of land thereto, for the maintenance of a Chantry priest to celebrate divine service thereat, for the health of his own soul, and the souls of his wives, as also of his children's souls every day except on Thursdays, and the Feast day of S. Nicholas; on which day the said priest was particularly to celebrate to that Saint. And in augmentation of the maintenance for the said Priest, he gave 
b Reg. de. Kenil. p. 165.166.  the tithe of the Toll of his Mill here, and an annuity of 5s. whereof 4s was to be received by the priest for his own use. and xii● for the lamp in the said Church of Eatendon; reserving power for himself and his heirs to present to the said Chantry, as often as by death it should become void.  
To him succeeded 
c F. de div. Com. levat. mens. P. 31 H. 3.  Sewallus, commonly called Sewallus filius Henrici, who was a Knight 
d Ex autog. penès Rob. Shirley Bar. , but died 
e Plac. de an. 44 H. 3 rot. 60.  before the 44 of H. 3. And to him James 
f F. de div. Com. ut suprà.  his son and heir, the first of this family that assumed the surname of Shirley; for by that appellaon he had Free-warren granted 
g Cart. 31. H. 3. m. 11.  to him in all his demesn lands, as well at Shirley in Derbyshire 31 H. 3. as in 39 of the same King's reign, here 
h Claus. Vasc. 39 H. 3. m. 2.  at Eatendon in this County. Which James being afterwards a 
i Ex autog. penès eund. R. Shirley.  Knight, had issue Ralph his son and heir, who in 7 E. 1. held 
k Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 106 a  this manor of Edm. Earl of Lanc. the King's brother, by the service of two Knights fees, having at that time three carucates of land in demesn, here; and xii. Tenants holding several proportions by s●ndry services: As also divers Freeholders. The same year he was Shiriff 
l Com. de T. Mich. 7 E. 1. rot. 1.  of the Counties of Nottingham and Derby. In 9 E. 1. being presented before the justice's Itinerant, because, being of full age, and holding a whole knight's fee, he was not a Knight, he procured 
m Plac. apud Derb. coram Justic. Itin. 9 E. 1.  the King's Letters Pat. as to the respiting thereof for five years: And in 22 E. 1. upon the grant made to the King in Parliament of a Subsidy for the support of his wars, was, with Thomas de Garshale constituted 
n Pat. 22 E. 1. m. 2. in ced.  a Commissioner for the assessing and collecting thereof within this County. In 28 E. 1. he had the custody 
o Com. de T. Mich. 28 E. 1. rot. 9  of the Counties of Salop. and Stafford, with the Castle of Shrewsbury committed to his charge. In 29 E. 1. he had summons 
p Claus. 29 E. 1. in d. m. 13.  with divers other great men, to attend the King at Barwick upon tweed on the Feast day of St. John Baptist's Nativity, well appointed with Horse and arms to march against the Scots.  

Saswalo temp. Will. Conq. 

Henricus 5 Steph.  
Fulcherus. 

Henricus.  
Fulcherus (à quo familia de Ednesoure originem ducit) 

Henricus filius Sewalli. 

Dominus Sewallus filius Henr. 31 H. 3.- 
a Pl●c. coram R. temp. R. Joh.  Isabel filia & cohaeres Roberti Meisnill. 


b Ex autog. penès R. Shirley B.  Eliz. uxor Joh. de Walton.  
Jacobus de Schirl●y 31 H. 3.- 
c F. de div. Come. levat. mens. P. 31 H. 3.  Agnes de Wauton 31 H. 3. 

Rad. de Shirley 7 E. 1.- 
d Comun. de T. Hill. 3 E. 2. rot. 13.  Margareta filia & una cohaer. Walt. de Waldeshef Pincernae Regis E. 2. 

Rad de Shirley 4 E. 3. 

Thomas de Shirley, miles, defunctus 36 E. 3.- Isabel filia Rad. Domini Basset de Draiton, relicta 36. E. 3. 

Hugo de Shirley miles 1 H. 4. obiit 4. H. 4.- Beatrix soror & haeres Joh de Brews. 

Jocosa fill. & haeres Thomae Bas●●t de Brailesford ar.- Rad. Shirley miles. 3 H. 5.- 
e Lu●nam q. 11.  Alicia filia Joh. Cokain de Ashburn mil. 6 H. 6. 

Rad. Shirley ar. obiit 6 E. 4.- Margareta filia & haeres Joh. Stanton ar. 

Johannes Shirley ar. obiit 18 Maii 3 R. 3.- Alianora filia Hugonis Willoughby de Wollaton mil. 

Radulfus Shirley de Stanton mil. obiit 6 ●an. 8 H. 8- 
f Ex autog. penès praefat. Rob. Shirley B. - 
g Ex autog. penès praefat. Rob. Shirley B.  Eliz. filia & cohaeres Thomae Walsh de Onlip in come. Leic. ar. 


h Ex autog. penès praefat. Rob. Shirley B.  Anna, haeres matris, ux. Thomae Pultney eq. aur.    
Radulfus Shirley de Stanton mil. obiit 6 ●an. 8 H. 8- 
f Ex autog. penès praefat. Rob. Shirley B.  Johanna filia Rob. Sheffeild mil. 

Franciscus Shirley de Brailesford ar. 3 E. 6. 

johannes Shirley obiit vita patris- Jana unica filia & haeres Thomae Lovel ar. 

Georgius Shirley ar. erectus in gradum Baronetti 9 jac.- Francisca filia Henrici Domini Berkley. 

Thomas Shirley eq. auratus.  
Henr. Shirley Bar.- Dorothea filia Rob. Comitis Essexiae. 

Carolus Shirley Bar obiit coelebs.  
Robertus Shirley Bar.                                  
Sawaldus de Etendon mil.- 
* Ex vet. membr. penès S. Roper ar.  Matilda Ridel.       
In 3 E. 2. he was constituted 
q Pat. 3 E. 2. in d. m. 33.  one of the two Justices in this County for the Goal delivery at Warwick: And in 5. E. 2. served as a Kt for this shire in two Parliaments, the one 
r Claus. 5 E. 2. in. d. m. 24.  held at London, and the other 
s Ib. m. 16  at Westm.  
Being one of the Coroners in this County (an office of great note in those days, as I have elsewhere intimated,) he had, through want of health, a discharge 
t Claus. 6 E. 2. m. 26.  from that employment in 6 E. 2. but in 8 E. 2. was governor 
u Com. 8 E. 2. rot. 4. in d  of Horeston Castle in Derbyshire; and in 16 E. 2. one 
w Pat. 16 E 2. p. 1. m. 12.  of the Commisioners in this County for levying a xvth.. In 17 in 
x Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  the list of those Knights and men at Arms whose names were then certified into the Chancery: and in 20 E. 2. departed 
y Rot. F. 20 E. 2.  this life, leaving Ralph his son and heir, who having been in 
z Rot. F. 12 E. 3. m. 12.  Commission for the assessing and collecting a xvth and xth granted in the Parl. of 11 E. 3. was in 12 E. 3. appointed 
a Ib. m. 35.  to assess and collect the Scutage then due to the King for the Scotch expedition ●n the first year of his reign: and in 14 E. 3. served 
b Clau●. 14 E. ●. in d. m. 26.  in the Parl. then holden at Westm. as one of the Knights for this shire.  
To which Ralph succeeded Sr Thomas Shirley Kt of whom I find nothing memorable but his death, which happened 
c Barn●● f. 19 a  before the 36 of E. 3. and that by Isabella his wife, he left issue Hugh, who being a Knight in 1 H. 4. and the same year (by Pat. 
d Orig. 1 H. 4. bund. 2. rot. 27.  dated at Westm. 20 Martii) made Master of the King's Hawks of all sorts, was a Justice of Peace in this County in 
e Pat. 2 H. 4 p. 2. in d. m. 15.  2 H. 4. and the next ensuing year constituted 
f Pat. 3 H. 4 p. 2. in d. m● 15.  one of the Commissioners to inquire of such persons as were disturbers of the Laws and spreaders of false reports. Upon this Hugh and the heirs male of his body, did the last Lord Basset of Drayton (his uncle by the mother's side; for he therein calls 
g Ex autog. penès Rob. Shirley Bar.  him his nephew) in 13 R. 2. entail 
h Ex autog. penès Rob. Shirley Bar.  all his lands, whereof he was seized in Fee simple (as the Feoffment thereupon made 
i Ex autog. penès Rob. Shirley Bar.  to Walter-Skirlaw Bishop of Duresm and others, bearing date 16 jan. manifesteth) provided that he should bear the name and Arms of Basset; with remainder to Will. de Stafford, brother to Edmund Earl Stafford etc. but performing not the conditions, he did not quietly enjoy them, the same Earl (being found heir to the rest, through an old Entail 
k F. de div. Come. levat. Craft. Asc●n. 13 E. 3.  made of them by Ralph Lord Basset, his grandfather, in 13 E. 3.) opposing him therein. Howbeit at length was there an 
l Ex vet. membr. penès praefat. R. Shirley.  Agreement made betwixt the said Earl and the same Sr Hugh; viz. that Sr Hugh should quietly enjoy the premises; but both of them being slain in the battle of Shrewsbury, 4 H. 4. before it could be sealed, the difference about that matter continued betwixt their heirs, until King H. 6. so decided it many years after, as that St Ralph Shirley Knight, son and heir to the before specified Sr Hugh, should quietly enjoy them, according to the true meaning of that Accord; viz. the manors of Radcliff supper Sore, and Colston-Basset in come. Nott. Rakdale, Willows, Radcliff super wreak, Barrow super Sore, and Watton in come. Leic as also those of Westhall and East-Hall in this County; many of which remain to his descendants at this day.  
But I return: This Sr Hugh was made 
m Ib.  chief Warder of Higham-Ferrers Park, by John of Gant D. of Lancaster; and in 22 R. 2. Constable 
n Ib.  of Donington Castle by Henry Duke of Lanc. (afterwards King by the name of H. 4) and having wedded 
o Orig. 27 H. 6. rot. 44. ●usk.  Beatrix sister and heir to john de Brews (of West-Neston in suffer) was slain 
p Esc. 4. H 4. n. 12. Hist. T. Wals.  on Saturday, being the Eve of S. Marry Magd. 4 H. 4. in the battle of Shrewsbury, fight on the King's part, leaving the said Beatrice a widow: of whom I find, 
q Ex. autog. penès Th. Shirley eq. axs.  that in 9 H. 5. she furnished the K. with an esquire (by name john Hayteley) as also 3. Archers to serve on Horseback with him in the said King's wars beyond Sea, for three quarters of a year. To this Sr Hugh succeeded Ralph his son 
r Esc. 4. H. 4. n. 12.  and heir, than xii years of age; who in 3 H. 5. being retained 
s Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King then in person with his Army in Gayen, with six men at arms and xviii Archers (the famous battle of Agincourt then happening;) and the next 
t Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  year following with viij men at arms and xuj Archers, was honoured with the dignity of Knighthood about that time; for in 8 H. 5. being then Shiriff 
u Rot. F. 8. H. 5. ●. 10.  of the Counties of Nottingham and Derby, I find him so styled.  
Unto this Sir Ralph, and the heirs male of his body, did the Feoffees of Ralph Lord Basset of Draiton, in 2 H. 6. release 
w Ex autog penès Rob. Shirley B.  all their interest in the manors of Colston-Basset, Radcliff super Sore in come. Nott. Rakdale, Willows, Radcliff super wreak, Barrow super Sore, Dunton, and Wation in come. Leic. as also in the manors of Westhalle and Esthalle in Sheldon in this County. After which, viz. in 
x Rot. in Scac. penès R●●. R.  10 H. 6. he had his residence at Radcliffe super Sore above mentioned, and left issue, by 
y Ex autog. penès eund. R. S.  Joyce the daughter and heir to Thomas Basset of Brailsford Esq Ralph 
z Ex autog. penès eund. R. S.  his son and heir, who by Margaret 
a Ex autog. penès eund. R. S.  the daughter and heir of john Staunton (of Staunton-Harold in come. Leic.) had issue John, and died 
b Esc. 6. E. 4. n. 18.  on the Feast day of S. Steph. 6 E. 4. Which John having wedded 
c Ex. autog. penès eund. R.S.  Al●anore the daughter to Sir Hugh Willoughby of Middleton Kt died 
Esc. 1. H. 7. n. 95.  18 Maii 3 R. 3. leaving Ralph his son and heir 26 years of age; who for his great valour in the battle of Stoke 2 H. 7. was made 
e MS. in Bibls. Cotton. [Claudius C. 3.] f. 20.  a Banneret; and in 7 H. 7. retained 
f Ex autog. penès praefat. T. Shirle●.  to serve the said King in his wars beyond Sea for one whole year, with his Custrell and Page, as also four Demilances, and xl Archers on foot, receiving for his said men at arms, Custrell, and Page xviii 
d Esc. 1. H. 7. n. 95.  per diem; for every of the said Lances ix, 
d Esc. 1. H. 7. n. 95.  and Archers vi 
d Esc. 1. H. 7. n. 95. .  
This Sr Ralph in 13 H. 7. for his relief was charged 
g yellow book in the Duchy office f 156  with 5 Ktis Fees, for his lands in Shepey, Hone, Bradley, Yolgrave, and Birch-over, one Ktis Fee in Brailsford, and Wingeworth, and the fourth part of a knight's Fee in Stanton-Harold: and having by his Testament 
h Ayloff. q. 1.  bearing date at Stanton-Harold 2 jan. 1516. 8 H. 8. appointed that a thousand Masses should be said on the day of his burying, or shortly after, for his soul, but not assigning any certain place for his Sepulture; within four days after, viz. 6 jan. died 
i Esc. 9 H. ●.  seized of this Lordship of Over-Eatendon; as also of Nether-Eatendon, and Newton-Regis in this County; of Rakdale, Willows, Ratcliff super wreak, Whatton, Dunton, Stanton-Harold, and Borton in Com. Leic. Barnham in Suff. Easter-Leeke, and Sutton-Bonington in Nottinghamshire: as also of Shirley, Brailesford, Eadneston, and hoones in Derbyshire, leaving. Francis his son and heir within 
k Bl. f. 8● a.  age, afterwards in Ward 
l Bl. f. 8. a.  to Sr Will. Compton Kt. which Francis in E. 6. time resided 
m Samps. f. 43. a  at his manor of Brailesford in Derbyshire, and had issue John his son and heir, who took to wife Jane the only daughter and heir of Thomas Lovet Esq: but died 
n Lib. 5. cedul.  in his father's life time, leaving issue George, who inherited 
o Esc. 29. Eliz. post mortem T. Lovet.  the manors of Astwell in Northamptonshire, Bottlebridge in Huntingdonshire, South-Newton in Oxfordshire, and Dorsington in Gloucestershire, through his mother's right.  
Which George was created 
p Pat. 9 Jac.  Baronet 22 Maii 9 jac. (at the very first erection of that dignity by King James:) and having a Court-Leet granted 
q Pat. 16 jac.  to him and his heirs 23 Martii 16 jac. whithin this manor, which also extended to his Tenants in Over-Eatendon, Fulredy, Whatcote, and Ilmington, in this County, left issue Sr Henry Shirley Baronet his son and heir, and Sr Thomas Shirley Knight, a great lover of learning, and especially affected to Antiquities, in the study whereof he hath attained to much Knowledge, and thereby given no small lustre to this ancient and worthy Family. Which Sir Henry wedded the Lady Dorothy sister and one of the coheirs to Robert Devereux the last Earl of Essex; by whom he had issue Sir Charles Shirley his son and heir, who died unmarried, and Sir Robert Shirley now Lord of this manor; and through his mother's right inheritor of great possessions heretofore belonging to the said Earl of Essex.  
The Church was given to the Canons of Ken●lworth by Henry, son to Saswalo that lived in the conqueror's time (as I have already intimated) In 6 joh. upon the vacancy of the Priory of Ken●lworth, the King presented 
r Cart. 6. joh. m. 7.  Hugh de Wells Archdeacon of Wells thereto (who was shortly after Lord 
s Cart. 7. joh. m. 7.  chancellor.) But about the later end of King John's time, Silvester then Bishop of Worcester appropriated 
t Reg. de Kenil. p. 93.  it to the said Canons, reserving a competency for maintenance of the Vicar; scilicet not less than C per annum: Which Appropriation was confirmed 
u Regist. de Stoneley f. 87. b.  by Pope Gregory the nineth, an. 1228. 12 Henry 3. In anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
w MS. in Scac.  at xxi. marks, the vicar's portion at that time being vi. marks and a half: but in 26 H. 8. I find 
x MS. penes S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 a  the vicarage rated at x li xiii s. iiii d. ix s. v d. ob. being then paid out of it for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Vicar●ae. 
Incumbentes &.  joh. Rex Angl. ratione vacat. Priorat. de Kenilworth. 

Cart. 6. joh. n. 77.  Hugo de Wells Archidiac● Wellen. 8 Aug. 6. Joh.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Giff. f. 294. b.  Will de Ichynton 3 Non. Feb. 1287.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

W●lst. vol. 2. f. 56. b.  D. Hugo de Knytcote Cap. 4 Feb. 1342.  Pr. & C● de Kenilw. ad nominat. Isab. relictae T. de Shirley mil. 

Bar. f. 19 a.  Adam de Kymberworth Diac. 15 Apr. 1362.  Pr & C. de Kenilw. ad nominat. Beatricis de Shirley, relictae Hug. de Shirley mil. 
D. Will. Roby●s Pbr. 10 junii 1405. 
Cliff f. ●5.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
D. Will. Bele cap. 16 nou. 1414. 
Pev. f. 70.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. ad nominat. johan. Bron & Roberti Porter firmar. de Eatendon. 
D. Thomas banting Pbr. 10 Oct. 1438. 
Bourch. f. 51. a   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

C●rp. vol. 1. f. 105. a.  D. Thomas Parker Cap. 3. Jan. 1452.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 108. a  D. Will. Hill. Cap. 14. Martii 1452.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

C●●p. vol. 2. f. ●9. a  Will. Marten 12 Maii 1472.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

A●c. ●. 139 a  D. Ric. Moor Cap. 17. Nou. 1484.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Jig. vol. 2. f. 122. b.  D. jac. Smyth Cap. 6 Feb. 1515.  Henr. Shirley ar. 

H●●h. f. 34. ●.  Henr. Bradney Cler. 2 April. 1561.  ........ 

Bu●. ●. 98. a  joh. Bursey Cler. 13. Nou. 1617.  Georgius Shirley Bar. 

Ib. f. 102. b.  joh. Price Cler. 1. Octob. 1621.   

In the body of this Church be several marble grave-stones, whereon are portraitures in brasse● viz. the first of a man in a gown, with his wife, over whose heads are two coats of arms.  

1. a Cheveron betwixt 3 trefoils.  
2. party per cheveron arg. and sable, 2 Morecocks, of the second, in chief.    

And at their feet a plate, with this Epitaph.  
Here lieth buried under this stone Edward Underhill sometime gentleman, of this Town, with Margaret sometime his wife; which Edward deceased this World the fift day of November an. D. MDxlvi. On whose follys Ihesu have mercy, Amen.   

On another this Inscription.  
Here lieth buried the bodies of Thomas Underhill of this town Esqu●er● and Elizabeth his wife, who lived married together in perfect amity above 65 years, and had issue between them xx children's viz. xiii. sons and seven. daughters. She died 21 Junni An. D. 1603; and he the 6 day of October next after. Their frugality in provision for their children's their charitable disposition to relieve the needy. and great bounty in hospitality was a pleasing spectacle to their neighbours, and may be an alluring precedent to their posterity. As they lived to the liking, and with the love of mortal men, so they died in the true service and love of the immortal God. The poor, their Tenants, Neighbours and friends will for a time bewail the want of them; but the angels of heaven's and Saints of God will perpetually rejoice in the company of them: for God they feared, God they served. God they loved, and to God they died. Their warfare in God's Church militant in earth hath been short but their glory in his Church Triumphant in heaven will be eternal.   

Upon another marble with portraitures in brass, whereon there are two Escocheons of Underhills arms, empaling a Cheveron betwixt three battleaxes, is this Inscription.  
Here lieth William Underhill of the Inner Temple of London Gentleman, of Edward Underhill esquire second son; and Ursula his dearly beloved wife, youngest daughter of John Congreve of Stretton in come. Staff. esquire, whose life was a spectacle unto all honest virtuous and obedient wives, and she died the xiiiith day of May An. Dom. MDlxi. upon whose souls Christ have mercy, Amen.  
Under their portraitures is one son and 4 daughters, whose names are there expressed; viz. William, Dorothy, Elizabeth, Margaret, Anne.   

In the North I'll are other grave-stones with these following Epitaphs.  
Here lieth Jane Vnderhill daughter of Thomas Vnderhill of Nether-Etingdon, who died the sixth day of July an. Dom. 1566.   

Against the North wall is a plain monumemt of freestone, over which hangeth a Tablet with this Inscription.  
An Epitaph and true report upon the death of Anthony Underhill, the son of Thomas as Underhill of Nether-Etington, who died the xvith dat of July An. dom. 1587.  
Anthony Underhill lieth buried here in stone  
It were but vain for to obscure his name  
Though no man write the death of him alone  
Yet heaven and earth will still record the same, etc.   

In the South Ile is there of late erected a very beautiful monument with Corinthian pillars of Black marble, and the statue of a Lady excellently cut, lying betwixt them.  
On the south side of it is this Inscription.  

MEMORIAE SACRUM.  
Hic Francisca jacet Frekeltoni nobilis Uxor,  
Magnus eques bello qui Frekeltonus erat;  
Si patrem quaeris, Francisce, quaere Registrum,  
Portorum tumulo subjacet ipse meo.  
Non moritur mortis Frekeltonum vulnere nomen,  
Nec Portere tuae gloria magna domus.  
Magna tibi, majorque viro, majorque tonanti  
Gloria, qui mortis nos meminisse jubet.   
On the other side.  

EPITAPHIUM.  
En Francisca docet vivos ad sydera palmas  
Tendere dum moriens corde gement levat.  
Rapta paraxismis bidu ô moribunda silebat  
Quae vivens orbem sprevit, & orbis opes.  
Illa fidem Christi ver● pietate colebat,  
Octoginta annis vixit & illa Deo.  
Illa Deo moritur, post mortis funera vivit,  
Sanctorumque inter numina sancta mane●.   
At the west end thereof.  
Here lieth Dame Frances Freckleton, wife of a worthy Knight Sir Ferdinando Freckleton● Obiit● Sept. 13. 1633.    

Eatendon superior.  
OF this Village, containing 3 hides in the Conq. time, did 
y Domes. lib.  Turchil de Warwick possess 1 hide, which Erm●nfridus then held of him, having been the, freehold of Almarus before the Norman invasion. Another did 
z Domes. lib.  at that time belong to Hugh de Grentemaisnill, being then held of him by one Baldwine: but the third, then held of the King by Ordric, was waste, and reckoned amongst the lands of Ric. Forestarius. To this Ric. Forestarius succeeded Will. Croc (as in Chesterton I have showed) who 
a Testa de Nevil.  enfeoffed Fraricus de Bishopesdon thereof, to hold by the service of keeping a certain Dog: which hide, in 33 H. 3. was possessed 
b Testa de Nevil.  by Bardulfus de Cesterton, who had it in 
c Testa de Nevil.  marriage with the daughter of Will. de Bishopesdon (a descendant from the said Fraricus.)  
After this; viz. in 36 H. 3. it appears 
d Testa de Nevil.  that the heir of Thomas de Etindon held the seventh part of a knight's Fee, here, of Sewall d● Etindon, and he of the Earl Ferrer; (which shows, that part of Nether-Etindon extended into this.) And that in 7 
e Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 106. a. etc.  E. 1. Henry de Brandeston had xx. Tenants in this Village, holding several proportions of land: As also, that Thomas the son of Thomas de Etindon had two yard land and a half in demesn, and certain Tenants holding other lands of him by particular Rents, and divers servile employments, besides some Freeholders: And 
f Ib. f. 117. a.  moreover jordanus de Pilardintone four yard land, held of john de Warwick, by the service of a pair of Gloves; which John held it over of William le Boteler, and he of the Earl of Leicester: But this (I believe) was part of that proportion, which Hugh de Grentemaisnill had in th● conqueror's time, as abovesaid; as was that (without question) which Henry de Brandestor h●ld: For in 27 E. 1 upon the death of Hugh de Brandeston it is evident 
Esc. 27 E. 1. n. 33. , that he had much land in this Village; whereof xii. Tenants held xii. toftes, and twelve yard land in villainage, then valued at vi li. as also, that he the said Hugh so held them all of William le Boteler of Wemme by the service of the fourth part of a knight's Fee: And that the Progenitor of Boteler was enfeoft thereof, either by Hugh de Grentemaisnill himself, or by Robert Blanchmains Earl of Leicester, who wedded the daughter and heir to the said Hugh (as I have elsewhere observed) there can be no doubt.  
Afterwards, viz. in 20 E. 3. John Lord of Over-Etingdon held 
h Rot. penès S. Clarke Bar.  the seventh part of a Kts. Fee, here, of the Earl of Lancaster: From which time till 23 H. 8. I find not a syllable of this place worthy the taking notice of in an historical way: But than did Thomas Porter possess a good part of it, by the name of the capital message and certain lands in Over Etingdon, and died 
i F. levat. term. Hill. 23 H. 8.  seized thereof; leaving Fouk Porter his son and heir within age: which Fouk departing 
k Esc. 12 Eliz.  this life 28. Febr. 12 Eliz. left Simon his son and heir, 19 years of age.  
In 4 E. 1. there was a Chantry founded 
l Pat. 4 E. 2. p. 2. m. 8.  in the chapel of our Lady within this Village, by William de Ichington, who gave thereunto one message, one tofte, one yard land and a half, two acres of meadow, and four marks yearly rend with the appurtenances in Over-Etindon and Newbold, for the maintenance of a Priest to sing mass daily there, for the health of his soul; as also for the souls of his Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased: the Ordination 
m Ex Reg. D. & Cap. Wigorn. [scil. the White book] f. 97. a.  of which Chantry was made xii. Cal. Maii anno 1316. (10 E. 2.) by the Prior & Covent of Kenilworth, unto whom the Church of Etindon inferior was appropriated (as I have already observed) upon the Petition of the said William de Ichington the Founder, than Vicar of Nether-Eatindon before specified, at the instance of Thomas Earl of Lancaster, for the health of the souls of the said Earl, and of his father and mother, and of Sir Robert de Holland; as also for the soul of the said William de Ichington. By which Ordination it appeareth, that the said Earl and his heirs were to present thereto, so oft as occasion should be; but that the Chantry Priest, there celebrating, should not receive any offerings or Tithes from the Parishioners, nor administer the Sacraments to them in prejudice of the mother Church: And that upon these festival days, under-written, he should repair to the said mother Church (at Nether-Eatendon) and there celebrate divine service; viz. Christmasse-day, Candlemasse-day, Palm sunday, Good-friday, Easter-day, Ascension-day, Whitsunday, Trinity-Sunday, the Nativity of S. John Baptist, the Assumption of our Lady, All-hallown-day, and the day of the Dedication of the said Church: And moreover that he and his successors should in the Chapter house at Kenilworth always make Oath of their fidelity to the said Canons of Kenilworth upon admission thereto; as also to perform all and singular the Articles above mentioned. Which Ordination was confirmed 
n Ibid.  by Walter de Maydenston Bishop of Worcester, with the Prior and Monks of that Church.  
To this Chantry did Henry de Brandeston also give 
o Ex Reg. in offic. Ducat. Lanc. sub tit. Com. Warw. f. 37. a. n. 4.  viij s. yearly Rent issuing out of two messages, and two yard land lying in this Village of Over Eatendon: So that the revenue belonging thereto in 26 H. 8. was valued 
p MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 19 a.  at seven li. vi s. viij d. the Rent of xviii d. per annum, being then paid out of it to Francis Shirley esquire: But in 37 H. 8. 
q Ex alio M S. penès eund. S.A. f. 22. b.  at seven li. viij s. iv d. the like Rent of xviii d. per annum, being reckoned as due to Shirley, and xviii d. more payable to the Bishop of Worcester to be deducted.   

Fulridy.  
IN the conqueror's time did the same Ermenfridus, who held one hide of land in Over-Eatendon, of Turchill de Warwick, hold of him another in this place, as appears 
r Domesd. lib.  by the general Survey, in which it is written Fulrei: But the Progenitors of Shirley were anciently enfeoft thereof, as it seems; for in 36 H. 3. it was certified 
s Testa de Nevil. , that one Robert de Fulri held half a knight's Fee, and the sixth part, here, of Sewall de Etendon; and in 
t Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 106. b.  7 E. 1. that john de Weston held it of Ralph de Shirley by the service of half a knight's Fee: Which John then had half a carucate of land in demesn, and two Tenants holding certain lands by servile tenure, with some Freeholders. But after this, viz. in 20 E. 3. john Dimok and john Bardolf answered 
u Rot. penès S. Clark Bar.  for half a knight's Fee here, held of the Earl of Lancaster, and the Lord Stafford: Howbeit, I do not find that this was ever reputed to be a distinct manor of itself, but that the manor of Nether-Eatendon did extend 
w Esc. 1. H. 7.  into it; and that the Inhabitants thereof do their suit to the Court-Leet at Nether Eatendon, granted 
x Pat. 16 jac.  by King James to Sir George Shirley Baronet, in 16. of his reign.   

Thorndon.  
THis Hamlet, long since depopulated 
y Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 144. , being a member 
z Vom. Vill.  of Nether-Eatendon is not particularly mentioned in the Conquerors Survey, but was possessed therewith by Shirley's Ancestors; for in 36 H. 3. it appears 
a Testa de Nevil. , that William de Bissopesdon held three parts of a knight's Fee, here, of Sewall de Etendon; which argues, that Fraricus de Bissopesdon, Progenitor to the said William (of whom in Fulridy I have made mention) was first enfeoft thereof by the Ancestors of the said Sewallus. In 7 E. 1. this William de Bissopesdon (for I suppose it might be he) was Lord 
b Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 107. b.  hereof, and held it of Ralph de Etendon (for so it seems that Ralph de Shirley was called, when he resided at Eatendon) by the service of half a knight's fee, and had two carucates of land here in demesn, with xv. Tenants holding seven yard land and a half, by several Rents and sundry servile employments. But of this family of Bishopesdon I shall particularly speak in Bishopesdon, where the descent is inserted.  
In 13 E. 2. john de Bishopesdon had a 
c Cart. 13 E. 2. n. 27.  Charter of Free-warren to him and his heirs in all his demesn lands here; from whom it descended to Sir William Bishopsdon of Alscote in Com. Glouc. Kt. who in 10 H. 6. held 
d Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  it by half a knight's Fee: which Sir William in 17 H. 6. entailed 
e F. de div. Com. levat. xv. Pasch. 1● H. 6.  it, with divers other lands, upon his issue by Philippe his wife, with remainder to his right heirs. After which I have seen no more thereof, save that in 18 H. 7 Thomas Nevil esquire died 
f Esc. 19 H. 7.  seized thereof, leaving William his son and heir 27. years of age; and that, about the later end of Queen Eliz. reign, john Watson of Bretfor●on in Com. Wigorn. gentleman (nephew to john Watson Bishop of Winchester) possessed it; whose son sold it to jews Hobdy, of late years.   

Lambcote.  
OF this place, originally a member of Eatendon inferior, I do find no mention till 34 H. 8. but then was it passed 
g Pat 34 H. ●. p. 4.  out of the Crown, by the name of a manor, and lately belonging to the dissolved Monastery of Kenilworth, unto Richard Andrews Gentleman, and Leonard Chamberlain esquire, and to the heirs of Andrews.  
I Must now pass over to the Western side of Stoure, to observe the rest of those places, which remain in this Hundred to be spoke of; and in so doing, am to skip over a long and narrow tract of land, that is part of Worcestershire, and yet wholly environed with this County: therefore before I go farther, it will not be amiss to give some probable reason (for apparent proof I have none) why this and such parcels so encompassed (as is frequenly seen) became thus severed from the Counties wherein they lie; which, in short, I conceive to be no more than this; viz. that they, being originally (I mean before the division of Counties was absolutely made and settled) belonging to some great person, whose residence was far distant; and in the old assessments rated there, continued always afterwards so taxed; and for that respect have been● and are still reputed part of those Shires. And that this was the first ground thereof, will be evident enough from the instances that might be given therein through sundry parts of this Realm, as in this particular here before us; where it is clear, that Tredinton, with those Hamlets belonging thereto, viz. Tidelminton, Blackwelle, and Darlingscote; together with Newbold 
h T●sta de Nevil.  (anciently a member thereof) were 
i Domesd. lib.  parcel of the lands heretofore belonging to the Church of Worcester, founded before K. Alfred's time, that the condition of our Counties, as now they are, was absolutely settled: As also Goldicote, 
k Testa de Nevil.  and Alder-Marston 
l Ex autog. penès Tho. Lucy eq. aur.  belonging to the Monastery of Pershore, of which place 'tis most like they were members long before that ancient abbey was erected. But all I have now to take notice of, in this Hundred, is Ilminton, Whitchurch, and Atherston super Stoure, with the small Hamlets belonging to them.   

Ilmington.  
THis containing the Villages of Compton-Scorfen, and Forcote, and rated at ix. hides by the Conquerors Survey 
m Domesd. lib. , whereof eight were at that time possessed by the Earl of Mellent, and prized at xii li. and the odd hide by Robert de Stadford, valued at L. s. is in two places of that Record written Ilmedone, and in the third Edelmitone; so that whether it had the name originally from the ancient owner thereof, as the later imports, or from the high situation, as the former doth seem to imply, I cannot well determine: but in 
n Ibid.  that part, which the Earl of Mellent had, there then stood the Church.  
Of this manor was the Progenitor of Robert de Harecourt enfeoft (as it seems) either by the said Earl of Mellent, or one of his descendants; for in 5. Joh. it being seized 
o Claus. 5 joh. m. 14.  into the King's hands amongst 
p Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 288. Recuiel des Roys de France per i du Tillet. p. 159.  the rest of those lands, which belonged to the Normans (in respect 
q Lel. Coll. Vol. 1. p. 288. Recuiel des Roys de France per i du Tillet. p. 159.  that the dukedom of Normandy was then recovered out of the possession of King John, by Philip surnamed Augustus, King of France) xiii li. land thereof was given 
r Claus. ut suprà.  by the said King, to Owen fill. Davidis, in exchange for his land of Ellesmere. In that Record it is written Illamedone; but the next year ensuing, being extended 
s Rot. de terr. Norm. 6 joh. m. 2. , together with the rest of those lands, which had belonged to the Normans, and were then so seized on, the Rent of Assize there, amounted unto xiv li. setting aside the Lord's Aid and the profits of his Court: And it was then certified, that there might be maintained four Ploughs of xl. Oxen, 500 Sheep, 4. Kine, 3. Horses, and 24. Hogs, it having been used to be let to ferm for xx li. with the like stock upon it. After which seizure King John bestowed 
t Lel. Coll. ut suprà.  it upon Simon de Montfort (first of that name) Earl of Leicester: but he being disherited 
u Rot. penès. Camer. Scac. in baga de Inq. & tenuris.  and banished for adhering to the French, john de Harecourt, a famous Baron, (saith my Author) 
w Lel. Coll. ut supra.  with the Archbishop of Rouen, interceding with King H. 3. in behalf of the Earl, and making then his Claim to this manor, obtained it, by the consent of the said Earl, who had possessed it ever since the Normans lost their lands for their subjection to the above specified King of France.  
I suppose that his name was Richard de Harecourt, and not John; for by the Record 
x Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 17  of 5 H. 3. it appeareth, that Richard de Harecourt making Fine with the King for all the lands in England, which belonged unto the above specified Robert de Harecourt his father, and did by inheritance rightly belong to him the said Richard, had restitution of this manor by the King's Precept dated from the Tower of London 6. Jan. that very year. Howbeit, notwithstanding this restitution to Harecourt, Simon de Moun●fort Earl of Leicester (scil. the second of that name) held the possession, as it should seem; for I have seen his original 
y Penès Sim. Montfort ar.  Deed, whereby he granted & quit claimed Domino Iohanni filio Ricardi de Harecourt Normanni (are the words) all his right therein, with the advouson of the Church, reserving to himself & his heirs the service of one Knights Fee, and the inheritance of the Court-Leet, with all other Royalties: And another 
z Penès Sim. Montfort ar.  grant of his, whereby he passed to Sir Peter de Montfort and his heirs xl li. lands of his demesn, here, according to an indifferent and lawful extent, together with the Mannour-house and Warren; as also all Homages, Rents, Reliefs, and free customs belonging thereunto, for the service of one Knights Fee to him the said Earl and his heirs. This Peter de Montfort was a great man in this County, as when I come to Beldesert shall appear; and had issue Peter, who in 56 H. 3. obtained of Sir john de Harecourt Knight (before specified) a full grant 
a Ex autog. penès Sim. Mountfort  of this manor to himself and his heirs, having possession thereof delivered accordingly in May Anno 1272. the same 56. year of K. H. 3. as also the King's Charter 
b Cart. 56 H. 3. m. 3.  of confirmation bearing date 10. Junii following.  
Which Peter in 7 E. 1. held 
c Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 122. b. etc.  it of the Earl of of Leicester by the service of one Knights Fee, having at that time 4. Carucates of land in demesn, Free-warren, Court-Leet, Gallows, and other privileges; together with xxxix. Tenants holding 26. yard land by payment of several Rents, and performance of certain services; as also viij. Cottiers and iv. Freeholders. From whom descended Sir john de Mountfort Knight, who in E. 3. time wedded Joan the daughter and heir to Sir john de Clinton of Colshill, as by the descent in Beldesert will appear: And from him Sir Baldwin, who in H. 6. time had great suits with Sir Edmund his brother, by the father's side, touching the title to this Lordship, which the same Sir Edmund, in disherison of Sir Baldwin, endeavoured to hold; the Story whereof I have set forth in Colshill, in regard that manor was then in question upon the same title. But the last of the Montforts, that possessed this Lordship, was Sir Simon, son and heir to the above specified Sir Baldwin; who being attainted in 11 H. 7. (as in Colshill I shall also show) the inheritance thereof, inter alia, eschaeting to the Crown, was by the said King 1. Dec. 12 H. 7. bestowed 
d Pat. 12 H. 7. p. 1. m. 14.  on Sir Reginald Bray Knight (a great favourite in those days,) who dying without issue, Margery the only child of his brother John, wife to Sir William Sands Knight, became his next 
e Bill. sign. de an. 19 H. 7.  heir: Which Sir William (afterwards Lord sands) did his 
f Pasch. R●c. 31 H. 8 rot. 5.  homage for the same in 31 H. 8. But it continued not long in the family of sands; for Thomas Lord sands, son and heir to William, past 
g F. levat. T. Pasc●. 4 E. 6.  it a way to Thomas Andrews Esquire, since which time I have seen no more of it.  
The Church (dedicated to the blessed Virgin) was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
h M S. in Scac.  at xxx. marks, (there being at that time a portion of 1. mark, issuing out of it to the Monastery of Evesham:) but in 
i MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 a.  26 H. 8. at xxx li. out of which the synodals and Procurations paid, amounted to x s. v d. ob. and the yearly Pension to the said Monastery of Evesham vi s. viij d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Hugo de Vienna 5. Id. Dec. 1270. 
Giff. f. 32. ●   D. joh. de Monteforti. 
Will. de Monterforti 8. Cal. Apr. 1290. 
Ib f. 329. a.   D. joh. de Monteforti. 
Henr. de Astede Subdiac. 12. Cal. Aug. 1295. 
Ib. f. 293. b.   D. joh. de Monteforti. 
Petrus de Monteforti Cler. 18. Cal. julii 1312. 
Ren. f. 53 a.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
D. joh. Anneys Cap. 3. Non. Oct. 1320. 
Cob. f. 22. b.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
D. Ric, le Archer Pbr. 8. Cal. Martii 1323. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
D. Ric. de Budeford Pbr. 5. Apr. 1357. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 22. a.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
Will. de Monteforti Cler. 13. Junii 1368. 
Wit. f. 24. b.   D. Will. Mountfort miles. 
D. joh. Hathewey Pbr. 26. Sept. 1431. 
Pult. f. 93. a.   D. Will. Mountfort miles. 
Ric. de Mountfort Diac. 13. Oct. 1433. 
S. Germ. f. 245. a.   Simon Mountfort miles. 
joh. Frysby S. Theol. D. 5. Oct. 1467. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 213. b.   Simon Mountfort miles. 
D. Oliverus Alwode ul●. Martii 1474. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 50. b.   Simon Mountfort miles. 
D. joh. Menske Pbr. 19 Nou. 1492. 
Mort. f. 47● b.   Will. Sandys miles & D. Margeria ux. ejus. 
Nich. Hall. Cap. 7. Apr. 1528. 
jeron f. 33. a.   Eliz. Angl. Regina. 
Augustinus Walker Cler. 22. Nou. 1586. 
Bul. f. 33. a.     

Compton-Scorfen.  
THis, as all other Comptons' taking its name from the situation thereof, in a deep narrow Valley (as I have elsewhere observed) being possessed by Robert de Stadford in the conqueror's time, was then certified 
k Domesd. lib.  to contain six hides, five whereof Warinus then held, which were valued at C s. and the sixth Aluinus, then rated at x s. In the general Survey it is in one place written parva Contone, and in the other Contone without any distinction at all. Howbeit, after this till 36 H. 3. I do not directly find who was owner of it; but then did Robert de Haleford answer 
l Test● de N.  for half a knight's Fee, which he held here of Roger le Poer, and he of Ernald de Bois, and he of the Lord Stafford; in which Record 
m Test● de N.  it is called Hethin-Compton. After this, viz. in 7 E. 1. it had the name 
n Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 102. b.  of Scorfen added thereto, at which time Robertus filius Petri was Lord thereof● and held 
o Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 102. b.  it of Thomas de Stoke, Jordan Cathelewe and Felicia his wife, by the service of half a Knights Fee de parvo feodo Stafford, as the Record hath it; having at that time three yard land in demesn, and three Tenants holding certain lands by payment of sundry Rents, and performance of several base services.  
I am of opinion that this Peter abovementioned, father to the said Robert, was surnamed the Valle; for clear it is that the Family of that name, whose principal seat was at Lodinton (near Stratford) were owners of this place from E. 1. time till 34 E. 3. and that 
p Pat. 11 H. 3. in d.  Peter de Valle in this County temp. H. 3. who preceded the same Robert, had first to do here, is also apparent, which makes it the more likely. Which Robert de Valle possessed it in 
q Nom. Vill.  9 E. 2. being afterwards a Knight, and so was Robert his son and heir (as in Lodinton is showed) Which Robert the younger having issue John that died childless, john Burdet of Arrow, and john Norrys (who were his sister's sons, as the descent in Lodinton manifesteth) became 
Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 2. n. 63.  his heirs: But the direct time when partition was made of the lands, which descended to these coheirs, I have not seen: howbeit certain it is, that this manor was allotted to Burdet; for the Entail 
Claus. 16 E. 4. in d. m. 7.  made by Thomas Burdet esquire, temp. E. 4. doth show, that he was solely seized of it: After whose attainder Margaret his widow had restitution thereof 
t Claus. 17 E. 4. m. 13.  by force of that entail; and so it descended and continued to his posterity, till Robert Burdet of Bramcote (in this County) his great grandson, by his 
Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon 〈◊〉.  Deed bearing date ult. Sept. 37 H. 8. in consideration of 1300 li. sold it to William Sheldon of Weston in this County, and Robert Palmer of Curton in Com. Glouc. Yeoman.   

Foxcote.  
THis, having been anciently a member 
Nom. Vill.  of Ilmindon, and possessed therewith by Peter de Montfort in 7 E. 1. (before which time I have not seen it named in Record) was then held 
x Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 123●●.  by the same tenure; all the Tenants which the said Peter had here, being ix. in number, holding 8. yard land of him by certain Rents, and several base services; doing their suit twice a year at the Court-Leet held for the Honour of Leicester. In which Family it continued a great while; for Sir William Montfort of Colshill possessed 
y Rot. in Scac penès Rem. R.  it in 10 H. 6. but it hath been long depopulated 
z Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 144. .   

Whitchurch.  
THis containing the Hamlets of Crimscote, Wimpston, and Broghton, was in the conqueror's time reputed for two manors, and possessed by the Earl of Mellent; the extent thereof by the general Survey then made, being certified at seven hides, where it is written Witecerce, having too Mills and a Church, and the value of all rated at viij li. x s.  
That this was part of that which Henry de Newburgh (the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, and brother to the said E. of Mellent) had of that Earl's lands, is not to be doubted, forasmuch as 'tis plain, that the Ancestor of Peter de Montfort became enfeoft thereof in H. 1. time, it being questionless part of those x. Knights Fees and a fourth part, which Thurstane de Montfort in 12 H. 2. certified 
a Lib. Rub. f. 104. a. , that he then held of William Earl of Warwick de veteri feoffamento; for in 20 H. 3. the said Peter de Montfort held 
b Testa de. Nevil.  it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of one Knights Fee. After which, viz. in 32 H. 3. there being some difference betwixt the beforespecified Peter and Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester, than Lord of Ilmendon (whereof I have lately spoke) touching the bounds of each manor, the King directed his Precept 
c Claus. 32 H. 3. in d.  to the Shiriff of this County to cause perambulation to be made there, betwixt them: Whereupon in 34. H. 3. this Peter obtained a Charter 
d Ex autog. penès Sim. Mountfort ar.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here: but being slain in the battle of Evesham anno 49 H. 3. fight against the King, this (with the rest of his lands) was seized 
e Esc. 50 H. 3.  on: which, nevertheless, by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth ● came to Peter his son; who in 7 E. 1. held 
f Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 123. b.  it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of one Knights fee, having four carucates of land in demesn, as also divers Tenants holding several proportions by certain Rents and servile employments; together with a Court-Leet, and Free-warren, Which Peter in 13 E. 1. exhibited his claim 
g Rot de Quo W.  for those privileges, and likewise for a Gallows, with Assize of Bread and Beer; producing King H. 3. Charter for the Free-warren, manifesting that himself and his Ancestors had enjoyed all the rest of those immunities time out of mind, and had allowance of them accordingly.  
To this Peter succeeded John, and to him Peter (as in Beldesert is showed) which last mentioned Peter, in 20 E. 2. entailed 
h F. levat. Oct. Mich. 20 E. 2.  it, with other lands, upon john de Montfort his son by Lora de Ullenhale (a Concubine.) Other Entails do I also find thereof; viz. 
i F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. 22 E. 3. Record. xv. P. 23 E. 3.  on Guy de Montfort (the legitimate son to the said Peter) and Margaret his wife, daughter to Tho. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and the heirs of the body of the same Guy begotten on her the said Margaret; and for lack of such issue on the said Thomas E. of Warwick, and Katherine his wife, and the heirs of the said Earl. Which Guy departing this life without Children (as in Beldesert shall likewise be showed) the said Earl in 35 E. 3. entailed 
k F. de div. Com. levat. 3. Sept. Mich. 35 E. 3.  it again; as also divers other Lordships in this and other Counties upon Thomas Beauchamp his eldest son, with several remainders: But notwithstanding all this, the heirs general of john de Montfort (father of the last recited Peter.) scil. Sir Baldwin Frevill, and Sir Thomas Boteler Knights, recovered 
l Plac. de B. 5 H. 5. rot. 395.  it, with other lands, by a writ of Formedone, through the advantage of a preceding 
m F. l●vat. xv. Pasch. 14 E. 1.  Entail; but making partition betwixt them in 9 R. 2. as cousins and heirs to Sir Peter de Montfort, it was allotted 
n Pat. 6 H. 8. p. 2. per Insp.  to Boteler; whose heirs, at length, marrying to Norbury and Belknap (as the descent in Griff showeth) and their lands thereupon divided betwixt Sir john Norbury Knight, and Edward Belknap esquire, this manor (inter alia) was in 13. H. 7. allotted 
o Claus. 13 H. 7.  to him the said Edward, who made much depopulation and enclosure here: but being one of the Esquiers to the body of Henry 7. in 24. of that King's reign, obtained a Pardon 
p Pat. 24 H. 7. P. 1. m. 17.  for the same; and afterwards, viz. in 4 H. 8. past 
q Manwaring q. 17.  it away with other lands, in exchange, unto john Cotes of Honingham in this County: From whom it came to Anthony Cotes of Benefeild in Com. Northampt. esquire; which Anthony in 25. H. 8. depopulated the 
r Inq. super depop. 3 E. 6.  capital message and enclosed C. acres of land there; and in 1. & 2. Ph. & M. levied a Fine 
s Term. H. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.  thereof to Thomas Gibbons.  
The Church in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
t MS. in Scac.  at xxv. marks; and in 26 H. 8. at 
u MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 a.  xxi li. vi s. viij d. the Procurations and synodals being ix s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. joh. de Monteforti miles. 

Giff. f. 390. a.  Will. de la Plaunch Cler. craft. Purif. b. M. 1293.  D. Alicia de Monteforti. 

Ib. f. 420. b.  D. Walt. de la planch 7. Cal. jan. 1297.  D. Alicia de Monteforti. 

Ib. f. 441. b.  Will. de la Plaunch Accol. 19 Cal. Feb. 1298.  D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
Will. de Stodley Pbr. 18. Feb. 1336. 
Mont. f. 26. b.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
Ric. de Budeford Pbr. 25. Aug. 1349. 
S. Germ. f. 128. a.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
Adam Alreshawe Accol. 5. Apr. 1357. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 22. a.   Thomas Comes Warwici. 
Rog. de Tangeley Cap. 7. Junii 1382. 
Wak. f. 31. a.   D. Tho. Boteler miles Dominus de Suydley. 
D. Thomas Knyzt Pbr. 25. Junii 1392. 
Ib. f. 97. a.   Will. Boteler ar. 
Magr. Regin. Povy 26. Sept. 1410. 
P●v. f. 23. b.   Rob. Buyschell, & joh. Eburton sen. 
joh. Eburton Cler. penult. Feb. 1415. 
Ib. f. 75. b.   Alicia nuper ux. Will. Boteler mil. 
joh. Balle 20. Jan. 1419. 
Morg. vol. 2. f. 7. b.   Alicia nuper ux. Will. Boteler mil. 
D. joh. Smith Cap. 23. Julii 1420. 
Ib. f. 14. b.   D. Walt. Taylboys Dominus de Kyma. 
D. Rog. Bealfitz 1. Dec. 1442. 
Bourch. f. 81. b.   .......... 
D. Steph. Russell Cap. 4. Maii 1443. 
Ib. f. 92. b.   .......... 
joh. Elys 20. Martii 1451. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 100 b.   Rad. Boteler miles Dominus de Sudley. 
Thomas Thornton in S. Theol. Scholar. 9 Febr. 1460. 
Ib. f. 157. b.   Rad. Boteler miles Dominus de Sudley. 
D. Will. Thommes Cap. 4. Junii 1462. 
Ib. f. 180. b.   Edw. Belknap. ar. 
Will. Urmeston Pbr. 6. Nou. 1493. 
Mort. f. 53● a.   Edw. Belknap. ar. 
D. Will. Cokkes Prior de Erdbury 15. Julii 1504 
Gyg. 2. f. 3●● b.   Edw. Wotton miles, Maria Danet vidua Anth. Cook ar. 
Magr. Rob. Serle S. Theol. Bacc. 16. Jan. 1539. 
Bell. f. 5. b.   Rob. Brook ar. & Tho. Callow gen. ex concess. Anth. Cook mil. 
Nich. Underhill 19 Junii 1571. 
Bul. f. 3. b.     

Crimscote.  
OF this place is there no particular mention in the Conquerors Survey; neither have I seen any thing thereof till 7 E. 1. at which time Peter de Montfort held 
w Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 123. b. etc.  it, with Whitchurch (whereof originally it was a member, without question,) having divers Tenants, holding their lands by performance of sundry servile employments, and some small Rents, together with certain Freeholders: with which Lordship it came to Sir Edward Belknap, who possessed 
x Esc. 1 E. 6.  it in 1 E. 6. As for the name, I am of opinion that it first proceeded from some ancient Inhabitant here, in the Saxons time, though anciently it be written in a various manner; scil. Kenermarcote, Kilmescote, Kirmiscote, and Kenemyscote; but of its Owners I can say no more.   

Wimpston.  
THis being also a member 
y Nom. Vill.  of Whitchurch, and possessed 
z Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 123. b. etc.  by the Family of Mountfort, therewith, was heretofore written Wilmeton, Wilmeston, and Wilmyston; and yet is reputed as part of that manor.   

Broughton.  
THis Hamlet, anciently written Brocton, and so called by reason of its situation near the Stoure, which passeth on the Western side thereof, was originally a member of Whitchurch, as may be inferred from the Roll 
a penès S. Clarke Bar.  of 20 E. 3. howbeit till 
b Esc. 6 E. 2. n. 95.  6 E. 2. I have not found any mention thereof; but then did john de Whit●hurch hold lands here to the value of x li. And in 8. E. 3. Sir Robert de Vale Knight, possessing it (with Compton-Scorfen) entailed 
●. levat. Mich. 8 ●.  it upon John his son and heir, who had his residence here, and died 
●sc. 36 E. ●. 2. n. 63.  seized of it in 36 E. 3. leaving john Burdet and john Norrys his cousins and heirs, as in Ludinton may be seen: To which family of Burdet it continued till 10 H. 8. that Sir john Burdet Knight, past 
●. levat. Mich. 10 ●●.  it away to George Throkmorton Esquire and others.   

Atherston super Stoure.  
THis place standing a little lower, and on the same side of the Stoure, hath that distinction, scil. from the said River, by reason that there is another town called Atherston on the North part of the County. And being one of those towns which Odo Bishop of Baieux had of (his half brother) the conqueror's gift in this Shire, was by the general Survey 
doomsday l●b. , then taken, certified to contain 4. hides, and to be held of the said Bishop by one Corbin, having a Church; as also a Mill which yielded x s. and x. sticks of eels; but the whole valued at iv li. In that 
doomsday l●b.  Record it is written Edricestone, which shows that it had its original denomination from one Edricus in the Saxons time.  
It seems that the Ancestor of Ralph de Ruperiis was anciently enfeoft thereof, and by the K. 'tis like, in regard of the said Bishop's forfeiture 
M. Paris. 15. l. 7. & ●. . Whether Roger de Ruperiis first enjoyed it, I am not certain, though in King John's time he had 
Testa de Nevil.  it; but being a Norman he was dispossessed 
Testa de Nevil.  thereof by K. H. 3. by reason, of his adhering to the K. of France, and subjecting himself, with what he had in Normandy to his obedience: whereupon the King gave it 
Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 5.  to Godfrey de Craucumbe; which Godfrey had also a grant 
Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 5.  of it from Ralph de Ruperiis abovementioned; who thereby reserved to himself and his heirs a pair of gilt Spurs, to be paid yearly at Easter for all services; which grant the said King confirmed 
Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 5. : but there it is written Aderichestan, and Adrichestone: howbeit afterwards, scil. in 32 H. 3. the King bestowed 
Cart. 32 ●3. m. 5.  the inheritance thereof on Geffrey de Langley (of whom in Pinley I have spoke;) in which Charter he calls it Eschaeta nostra de terris Normannorum; making also mention that he had it of the said Godfrey in exchange for Staunforham in Northumberland.  
To this Geffrey succeeded john de Langley, his grandchild, in the possession thereof; who in 7 E. 1. held 
Inq. per Nott. ●. f. 74. b. ●.  it of the King in Capite by a pair of gilt spurs, having at that time two carucates of land in demesn, and seven Tenants holding seven yard land, paying several Rents and performing sundry servile labours: as also a Court-Leet. But from this John, (by some private agreement, it seems) was it passed to Geffrey de Langley, his younger brother; for the said Geffrey, being possessed thereof in 15 E. 1. and impleaded 
Plac. apud ●estm. T. Trin. 15 E. 1. rot. 17.  for certain lands here, at that time, by Fouk de Lucy, called 
Plac. apud ●estm. T. Trin. 15 E. 1. rot. 17.  his said brother John to warranty. Which Geffrey, being a devout man, became signed 
Plac. apud ●estm. T. Trin. 15 E. 1. rot. 17.  with the cross for a voyage to the Holy Land in 55 H. 3. In 22 E. 1. he was one 
〈◊〉. 55 H. 〈◊〉 dorso.  of the Knights of the retinue to Edmund Earl of Lancaster; upon whom being attending at such time as he agitated a Peace betwixt the then King of France and his brother King Edward of England, he was sent 
Hist. T. Wals. i● an. 1295.  with Letters by the said King of France to recall the Constable of that Realm then upon his march into Gascoign with an Army; and afterwards, returning to England, released 
w Pat. 17 E. 2. p. 1. m. 6. per Insp.  to the Monks of Stoneley x li. per annum of that annuity of xx li. which had been reserved to Geffrey de Langley, his father, when he granted to them the manor of Staverton in this County: whose descendants 
* Vide in Pinley.  in the male line enjoyed this Lordship for divers generations, John being the last of them, that I find, who at the death of William his father in 22 E. 4. was 
x Esc. 1 R. 3.  about 13. years of age: but died without issue, leaving Alianore his sister and heir, as it seems: for in 12 H. 7. it appears, that john Clanelke and Alianore his wife levied a Fine 
y Oct. Mart.  of this manor, whereby it was conveyed to Richard Empson and his heirs, with warranty against her the said Alianore and her heirs. After which it came to Thomas Morton esquire, who in 37 H. 8. past 
z F. levat. T. Pasch. 37 H. 8.  it to Thomas Hunks; which T. Hunk● died 
a Lib. 2. cedul.  seized thereof in 5. & 6. Ph. & M. leaving Robert his son and heir of full age. To whom succeeded john Hunks Gentleman, who dying 
b Esc. 19 Eliz. de meli●s inquir.  seized of it in 1 Eliz. left Ursula his daughter and heir six years of age, afterwards married to Ralph Lidkote.  
The advouson of the Church was given 
c Testa de Nevil.  in K. John's time to the Monks of Teuksbury by Roger de Ruperiis, but never appropriated to them. In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Rectory was valued 
d MS. in Scac.  at vi. marks; so likewise in 
e Rot. de Nonis, etc.  14 E. 3. but in 
f MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. ●. 19 b.  26 H. 8. at xiii li. vi s. viij d. out of which was allowed for Procurations and synodals xii ●. and iv s. yearly Pension to the Monks of Tewksbury.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
Will. de Dalby Accol. 6. Id. jan. 1304. 
Geyn f. 37. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
Mr. Rad. Turvill Cler. 11. Cal. jan. 13●4. 
Cob. f. 35. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
Mr. Rob. de Southam 5. Jan. 1339. 
Wolst. f. 12. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
D. Will. de Herdewyke Cap. 13. Aug. 1362. 
Bar. f. 9 a.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
Will. Solito 12. Dec. 1364. 
Wit. f. 11. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
joh. Rose Pbr. 8. Aug. 1392. 
Wak. f. 100 a.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
joh. Tymmes 28. Sept. 1410. 
Pev. f. 24. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
D. Rob. Osgodby Cap. 3. Apr. 1426. 
Morg. f. 38. a.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
Magr. Will. Vauce 20. Jan. 1446. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 47. a.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
Thomas Compton Cap. 4. Apr. 1448. 
Ib. f. 60. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
D. Rog. Kyningham Cap. 22. Junii 1469. 
Ib. f. 241. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
Ric. Fer●hing 24. Dec. 1472. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 35. b.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
D. Thom. R●ttur Cap. 26. Junii 1489. 
Mort. f. 31. a.   Abbas & conu. de Teuksbury. 
D. Ric. S●lbrugg Cap. 24. Martii 1505. 
Gyg. 2. f. 47. a.   Ric. Bydle Civis Wigorn. ratione concess. Ab. & conu. de Tewksbury. 
D. Rob. ●kyres Pbr. 14. Nou. 1545. 
Heath. f. 9 b.   joh. Turner de Atherston gen. 
Magr. Will. stock in S. Theol. Bacc. 23. Nou. 1581. 
Bul. f. 21. a.   joh. Turner de Atherston gen. 
Tho. wild Cler. 20. Feb. 1583. 
Ib. f. 24. a.   joh. Turner & Will. Turner ejus filius. 

Ib. f. 85. a.  joh. Rogers Cler. 11. Jan. 1608.  joh. Turner & Will. Turner ejus filius. 

Ib. f. 103. b.  Mag●●. Ric. Wright Cler. 16. Sept, 1622.    

Ayleston.  
THis little Village, situate in the Parish of Atherston, lieth on the other side the water, and in the conqueror's time, being possessed by Nicholas Balistarius, was certified 
g Domesd. lib.  to contain three hides and one virgate, then valued at lx s. having been the freehold of Leuricus before the Norman invasion: but in the general Survey it is written Alnodestone. Shortly after which, viz. in an. 1095. (9 Will. Rufi) Nich. de la Pole (whom I take to be the same Nich. Balistarius) gave 
h Chron. MS. Abb. S. Petri Glove. in bibl. Cotton f. 155. b.  it to the Monks of S. Peter's in Gloucester, in exchange for Pluntreu in Devonshire, which Odo fill. Gamalielis had bestowed on them, it being then written Elmundeston; whence 'tis apparent, that the name originally proceeded from some ancient Possessor thereof: which exchange was confirmed 
i Pat. 8 H. 6. p. 2. m. 13. per Insp.  by King H. 2. in whose Charter it is written Alvodestone. After which, viz. in 7 E. 1. it was certified 
k Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 74. a. , that the Abbot of St peter's in Gloucester held it in pure alms of the King; and that he had here one carucate of land in demesn, and ix. Tenants holding 8. yard land and a half under several Rents, and certain servile employments. But upon the dissolution of that Monastery it came to the Crown, and was by Q. Eliz. in 4. of her reign, granted 
l Pat. 4 Eliz. p. ●.  to ..... Rainsford of Clifford in Com. Glouc. esquire, to hold in Capit●; whose descendants do enjoy it at this day.  
HAving thus perfected my view of Kineton Hundred, and followed the river Stoure 〈◊〉 it enters the Liberty of Pathlow, which is now accounted part of Barlichway Hundred, I must ascend to the head of those petty streams on the North-east side thereof, that issue out of it before they fall into Avon; and then resorting to Avon, so soon as it comes into that Liberty, follow the course thereof till it meet with Stoure, and afterwards with Arrow: by the guidance of which Rivers; as also of Alne that joineth with Arrow at Alcester, I purpose to observe whatsoever is or hath been notable within those precincts. But before I begin, I shall first say something in relation to the Hundred of Barlichway in particular, and likewise touching the Liberty of Pathlow; and then, not making any distinction betwixt them, proceed with the towns and Villages, as the Rivers do most opportunely lead me.   

  

BARLICHWAY HVNDRED.  
THAT all this tract, which is now reputed Barlichway Hundred, was in the conqueror's time styled by the name of Ferncumbe Hundred, I have already, elsewhere, manifested; though where it is that the particular place, then called Fernecumbe, lies, I am yet to learn: but that it is in some deep valley, the late syllable, viz. Cumbe, doth sufficiently declare. The first mention that I meet with, where it is called Barlichwei Hundred, is in 
a Rot. P. 21 H. 2.  21 H. 2. the Shiriff accounting viij. marks for murder, then paid to the King out of it. In 
b Rot. P. 24 H. 2.  24 H. 2. seven s. x d. is reckoned for the like offence, it being then written Barlingewei Hundred. In 
c Rot. P. 29 H. 2.  29 H. 2. xl s. for the like: But in King John's time the Ferm 
d Lib rub. f. 233. b.  thereof was x. marks; the Shiriffs Aid vi li. xii s. and the Warth-money half a mark. And in the 21 H. 3. William de Luscy, than Shiriff of this County and Leicester-shire, accounted 
e Rot. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de div. Inquis.  for the Ferm thereof x. marks; For the Shiriffs Aid vi li. For the profits of the Leet xliii s. iv d. and for Warth-silver half a mark, all for the King's use; in whose hands it hath continued ever since.  
But there is no place whereof this Hundred takes the name, other than a little plot of ground, about eight yards square, now enclosed with a Hedge, and situate upon the top of a Hill in the middle way between Haseler and Binton (being about a m●le distant from each of those towns) and about half a mile from Temple-Grafton; which is reputed to be the very place where those three Parishes do meet; the Court being there kept for part of this Hundred twice a year; scil. the wednsday after Easter, and the wednsday after Michaelmas, by ancient custom, and the stile thereof Barlichway-Greve, parcel. Hundredi de Barlichway; but by the vulgar called Barly-Greve-Court: Howbeit at this time there are no more than these Towns that do own suit thereto; (divers other, which formerly have appeared thereat, having had Court-Leets granted to the Lords of them, to be kept within their several manors; viz. Binton, Morton-Bagot, Norton-Limsi, Wolvardington, Langley, Offord, Wawensmore, Alne-magna, Haseler, Walcote and Upton (juxta Haseler) and one Tenement in Temple-Grafton.  
For the rest of this Hundred there is also a Court-Leet kept twice in the year; viz. on the Saturday after Easter, and Saturday after michaelmas, at a place called Bredon-Crosse in the Parish of Ipsley, scil. on the outside thereof near to Red Ditch in Worcester-shire, where the basis of the cross yet remaineth; the stile of this Court being Bredon-Crosse parcel. Hundredi de Barlichway, and the Towns that own suit thereto, no more than Abbots-Salford, Donington, Cock-Bevington, Wood-Bevington, Wetheley, Kinnerton, Studley, St John's in Studley, Ipsley, and Bickmersh. Which Courts are held in the name of the High Shiriff for the time being, who keeps a Court-Baron at the several places abovementioned, as well as a Leet, in respect that many do hold of the King as of those particular manors. But through the corruption of the bailiffs of the Hundred, who have frequently taken money of divers to spare their appearance, there is now such a neglect in resorting to them, that except it be the Constables, or Thirdboroughs of those Villages, scarce any one else comes thither.   

The Liberty of Pathlow.  
THis having the title of a Hundred in the conqueror's time, as appears by the general Survey 
f Domesd. lib.  then taken, where it is written Patelau Hundred, in 
g Rot. P. 21 H. 2.  21 H. 2. answered v. marks by way of Fine, for concealing one Roger, who had been with the King's enemies (that being the time when Henry the King's eldest son was in Rebellion, as our Histories do manifest) and in 
h Rot. P. 5 joh.  5 joh. was assessest at two marks for murder, about which time the farm 
i Lib. rub. f. 233. b.  of it came to xl s. It seems that the Bishops of Worcester had anciently the benefit thereof granted to them from the Crown, by reason that a great part of the lands, which lay within the same, was of their Fee: but when such concession was first made, I have not yet found; howbeit, in 4 E. 1. 'tis apparent 
k Inq. per Hundr. penès Camer. Scac. , that the then Bishop had Return of Writs, Assize of Bread and Beer, with other royal customs therein; the same Record having this expression, Hundredum de Patelow est Episcopi Wigorn: à quo tempore, & Quo Warranto juratores nesciunt: but a little after, under the title of Hundred. de Patelow, in the said Roll, there is this recorded, Dicunt quod istud Hundredum est in manus Episcopi Wigorniae, ut putatur per Chartam Regis Henrici ultimi, & valet per annum vi. marcas. And further, Dicunt quod Episcopus Wigorn. habet Returna Brevium, placita Namii-vetiti, Furcas, Assisam Panis & Cervisiae per totum Hundredum istud, nesciunt quo Warranto.  
But in 13 E. 1. Godfrey Giffard, than Bishop of Worcester, being then summoned 
l Rot de Quo W.  to show by what warranty he claimed Return of Writs, with Assize of Bread and beer therein, and pleading only Prescription, the King's attorney replied 
m Rot. de Quo W. , that Return of Writs was such a Royalty annexed unto the Crown, that it could not be severed therefrom, without special grant thereof by Charter; and required judgement for the King, whether in this case the Bishop's Prescription should be allowed. Whereupon the King's Justices demanded, that a Jury should inquire what seisin the said Bishop & his Predecessors had thereof; who upon their Oaths certify, that they had been in possession time out of mind; by reason of which Verdict the Bishop was then dismissed. And in 9 E. 2. it was found 
n Nom. Vill. , that the Bishop of Worcester was Lord of this Hundred (for so it was then styled:) by which Record it appears that Stratford super Avon, with the Hamlets belonging thereto; Hampton super Avon, with the like Hamlets; As also Bishopston and Cl●pton, Henly, and Beldesert, together with the town of Lapworth, were then reputed within the same.  
But about the 13th year of King Edw. 3. john de Peyto junior (of whom in Che●●erton I have made mention) obtained a grant 
o Inq. de Ad quod dampn. 13 E 3. n. 12.  of it for life; together with the manor of Stratford super Avon, from Welstan then Bishop of Worcester, for the Rent of lx li. per annum to be paid to him the said Bishop and his successors: which Lease, being made without the King's licence, became void; and not only so, but the King for that trespass seized 
p Inq. de Ad quod dampn. 13 E 3. n. 12.  them into his hands: Howbeit, regranting 
q Inq. de Ad quod dampn. 13 E 3. n. 12.  them to the said John, he passed 
r Pat. 14 E. 3. p. 3. m. 47  over the Bailywick of it to the said Bishop and his successors, for ever; In consideration whereof, and for his service and counsel, impenso, & in Com. Warwici imposterum impendendo, he got an Annuity 
s Ex Reg. D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 181. b.  of xxx li. for life, from that Bishop: whereupon, by an Inquisition 
t Inq. de Ad quod dampn. ut suprà. , then taken, it was certified that there did belong to the said Hundred a certain Court called Gylput, held every three weeks: as also Return of Writs, and the execution of them; Fines, and Amerciaments, with the goods & chattels of all Felons and Fugitives therein. After which, till 3 E. 6. it continued in the possession of the Bishops of Worcester; but then, viz. 9 Julii, was it granted 
u Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 3.  away in Exchange for divers lands in Worcestershire, by Nicholas Heath, the then Bishop, unto john Dudley Earl of Warwick and his heirs; which John being attainted in 1. M. (as in my Story of the Earls of Warwick is showed) it eschaeted to the Crown; and was by Queen Eliz. in 4. of her reign, passed 
w Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 4. , inter alia, unto Ambrose Dudley E. of Warwick & the heirs male of his body: which Earl failing of issue, it returned again to the Crown, and was by King James granted to Sir Francis Smyth of Wotton-Wawen Knight, and his heirs; whose son Sir Charles Smyth now, sci●, anno 1640. enjoys it.  
But the place, which gives name to this Hundred or Liberty, is a Tumulus, or heap of earth situate in a Lane on the top of an Hill, upon the left hand the road leading from Wotton-Wawen to Stratford super Avon (about the midway betwixt those two towns, and about a Bow-shoot from the said road) in the very way betwixt Warwick and Alcester; which High way thwarteth the other road; near unto it being certain enclosed grounds that lie within the Parish of Aston-Cantlow, and bearing the name of Pathlows to this day. To this place there is a Court-Leet as also a Court-Baron belonging, and kept twice in the year, Infra mensem Paschae, & infra mensem Michaelis, as all other Leets are, but no certain day assigned for the same, nor is the place, where they are kept, always one and the same; but being in the Lane beforementioned, is commonly made choice of in that part, where the Hedges are the best shelter from the wind; the style of the Court being Hundred. Sive Libertas de Pathlowe; and the Towns and Villages, within this Liberty, these, scil. Wotton-Wawen, Henly Ullenhale, Fullbroke, Hampton super Avon, Hatton super Avon, Alveston, Loxley, Stratford-vetus, Clopton Bishopston, Wilmecote parva, Drayton Dodwell, Shotterie, Ludington, Ingon, Welcombe, Bridg-town, Tidington, and Rien-Clifford; whereof divers are depopulated, as in my discourse of them will appear.  
Of these, at this day, only do suit; viz. Wotton-Wawen, Ullenhale, Loxley, Bishopston, Ludington, Drayton and Wilmecote-parva: Besides divers, who own suit thereto in respect of tenure; howbeit, neglect in appearance hath almost lost it. But the bailiff of the Hundred of Barlichway doth usually answer at all Assizes and Sessions for this Liberty, being made use of by the Lord thereof, for conveniencies sake.  
Having said thus much in relation to the particular Hundred of Barlichway, itself: and in general touching the Liberty of Pathlowe (the bounds whereof the Map doth show) I shall first begin my next discourse, of the Towns and Villages therein contained, which Honiley, which lieth in the very North-East corner thereof; and thence go on Southwards till I touch upon the bank of Avon.   

Honiley.  
TIll H. 3. time I have not seen any certain mention of this place; but then, scil. about the beginning of that King's reign, did Richard Peche (of whom in Hampton in Ardern I shall say more) obtain 
a Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  a great share of this Lordship, from Henry de Boreford, scil. that whereof Ralph de Grafton was enfeoft by Waleran Earl of Warwick; and of another part, which he the said Ralph had by the grant of Hugh fill. Willielmi (Lord of Hatton;) both parcels being expressed by certain meats and bounds; viz. bordering on the said Earls park (called Wedgnock) as also upon the Park of Kenilworth; and so extending to a torrent called Merebrook, etc. All which the said Richard Peche was to hold to himself and his heirs of the beforespecified Henry de Bereford and his heirs, by the service of xii d. yearly, to be paid at Easter, and a pair of Gloves at the Feast of S. Michael the archangel. Of these lands several 
b Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  confirmations were made to the same Richard Peche, by Margery sister to the before specified Ralph de Grafton, and Felicia daughter to her the said Margery: But the residue of this Lordship (then written Hunilegh) with the advouson of the Church, did William de Arden give 
c Ex autog. penes S. Mountfort de B●scote, are.  to the said Richard Peche in frank marriage with Hawise his daughter; which, perhaps, was at first a part of Hampton in Arden, and involved therewith in the Conquerors Survey: in whose family it continued till H. 4. time, that Margaret the daughter and heir to Sir. john Peche, brought it with divers other fair manors, in marriage, unto Sir William Mountfort of Colshill Knight (as by the descent in Hampton will appear;) whose grandson, scil. Sir Simon Mountfort Knight, being attainted in 11 H. 7. (as in Colshill is showed) this, with the greatest part of his possessions, came to the Crown; and in 12 H. 7. was granted 
d Pat. 12 H. 7. p. 1. m. 2.  to Gerald Earl of Kildare and Eliz. S. John then his wife, and the heirs male of their two bodies lawfully begotten. After which, viz. in 18 H. 7. they obtained a Charter 
e Pat. 18 H. 7. p. 2. m. 29.  of Free-warren in all their demesn lands here.  
Which Earl leaving issue by the said Eliz. Sir james Fitz-Gerald Kt. attainted in 28 H. 8. (as in Blackwell I have manifested) it eschaeted again to the Crown; and was granted to Sir Thomas Palmer Knight, a martial man, as it seems; for I find 
Life of H. 8 by the L. Herb. p. 453.  that in 38 H. 8. he was employed in the French wars; but adhering to the Duke of Morthumberland in 1. Mariae, participated of his fate, viz. loss of life and estate by 
g Rot. Parl. 1. M. m. 13. & 14.  attainder. After which the Queen, in that very year, granted 
h Pat. 1. M. f. 15.  it to Michael Throkmorton esquire, and his heirs, who died seized thereof 1. Nou. 5. & 6. Ph. & M. leaving Francis his son and heir 7. years of age. Nevertheless I have heard, that the same .... Hill, of whom in Blackwell I have spoke, having obtained a long Lease thereof (together with Blackwell) from Sir T. Palmer before specified, left issue several sons; and that Robert Dudley Earl of Leic. through colour of a title from Francis the youngest of them, possessed himself thereof; but that, after the said Earls death, Thomas, the eldest, got into it again, and sold his interest to Roger Burgoin late of Wroxhall esquire.  
In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Church ●dedicated to St john Baptist) being valued 
i MS. in Scac.  but at 1. mark, was not taxed in 14 E. 3. propter paupertatem, as the Record 
k R●t. de No●● garb. etc.  expresseth. And in 26 H. 6. it appeareth 
l MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 61. a. , that all the profits belonging thereto were so small, as that they sufficed not to maintain a Priest; but that the Cure was usually served by some friar that came from Warwick and received the same; with other offerings from the Parishioners.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. joh. Peche miles. 

Langt. f. 7. a.  Rob. Archard Pbr. pride. Id. Aug. 1305.  D. Nich. Peche miles. 

Northb. f. 58. a.  Ric. Hanne Cap. Non. Apr. 1354.  D. joh. Peche miles. 

Strett. f. 15. a.  joh. de Ardeley Pbr. Cal. Sept. 1366.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Sk. f. 2. a.  David Aber. Pbr. 8. Aug. 1387.  Kinardus de la bear miles. 

Ib. f. 11. a.  joh. bower Pbr .... Maii 1396.  Kinardus de la bear miles. 

Burgh. f. 2. b.  Philippus Horspath 25. Junii 1398.  Kinardus de la bear miles. 

Ib. f. 7. a.  D. joh. Glover 8. Apr. 1400.  Katherine de la bear. 

Ib f. 26. b.  joh. deal Dyche 18 Dec. 1410.  Katherine de la bear. 

Ib f. 29. a.  Will. Chamberleyn 18 julii 1411.  

●owl. f. 142. a.  Henr. Rueth Cap. 25. Jan. 1495.  Edw. Hill, Thom. Hill, & Franc. Hill. 

Samps. & B. f. 45. b.  Thom. Abbington Cler. 27. Martii 1574.    

Wroxhall.  
SOuthwards from Honiley, somewhat above a mile, stands Wroxhall, of which there is no particular mention in the Conquerors Survey; neither of Hatton, whereof it was originally a member: Nor is there probability that they were at that time involved with any other place that lieth near them; the barrenness of the soil, though woody, perhaps giving occasion that they were not then taken notice of. But insisting not on probabilities, I shall descend to such certain authorities, as I have seen, to discover the first possessor thereof: and therefore because the Monastery of Nuns was very anciently here founded, viz. in K. Stephen's time, as I shall further show anon, I will here exhibit the substance of what is to be seen in an historical Manuscript 
m Penès I. Burgoin Bar. , penned about King Edward 4. time by some Priest or Officer belonging to the said Nunnery (as I guess;) whereby not only the first Lords and owners of the place will appear, but the occasion and circumstances touching that Foundation; which, though some may think wholly fabulous, in respect of the Miracles wherewith it is so much decked; yet, setting them aside, and well considering the Story, a body of Truth is not hard to be discerned therein; the substance whereof is as followeth. viz.  
That one Richard, shortly after the Norman Conquest, holding the Lordship of Hatton, and likewise this place of Wroxhall, of Henry then Earl of Warwick, had issue a son called Hugh, who was a person of great stature, and bore the same arms that the Mountforts of Beldesert (near Henly) in this County did (scil. Bend) with a fesse gules for his difference, being a branch of that Family, as was thought. Which Hugh going to warfare in the Holy Land, was there taken Prisoner; and so continued in great hardship there for the space of seven years: But at length considering, that S. Leonard was the Saint to whom his Parish-Church had been dedicated, and the many miracles that God had often wrought by the merits of that his glorious Confessor, made his addresses by earnest Prayers to him for deliverance. Whereupon S. Leonard appeared to him in his sleep, in the habit of a black Monk, bidding him arise and go home, and found at his Church a House of Nuns of S. Benet's Order: But the Knight awaking took this for no other than a dream, till that the same Saint appeared to him a second time in like manner: Howbeit, then, with much spiritual gladness rejoicing, he made a Vow to God and S. Leonard, that he would perform his command. Which Vow was no sooner made, than that he became miraculously carried thence, with his Fetters, and set in Wroxhall woods, not far distant from his own House; yet knew not where he was, until a Shepherd of his own, passing through those thickets, accidentally found him; and after some communication (though he was at first not a little affrighted, in respect he saw a person so overgrown with hair) discovered all unto him. Whereupon his Lady and Children, having advertisement, came forthwith to him, but believed not that he was her husband, till he shown her a piece of a Ring, that had been broken betwixt them; which, so soon as she applied to the other part in her own custody, closed therewith. And shortly after, having given solemn thanks to God, our Lady and St Leonard; and praying for some divine revelation where he should erect that Monastery, so promised by his said vow; he had special direction where to build it, by certain stones pitched in the ground, in the very place where the Altar was afterwards set. After the structure whereof, two of his daughters were made Nuns therein, a Lady from the Nuns of Wilton being fetched to direct them in that their Rule of S. Benedict.  
But from this Legend, I shall proceed with its endowment with lands, etc. as I find the same declared in our public Records, or have observed from any private evidence. Wherein, first, I must take notice how munificent the pious Founder himself was: Of whom it appears, that he 
n Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Insp.  gave thereunto totam terram loci de Wrocheshale, with a large proportion of lands and woods thereabouts, all mentioned either by particular names, or by meats and bounds, (the rehearsal whereof, for brevity's sake, I omit) together with the Church of Hatton, and whatsoever belonged thereto: as also all that land in Hatton, which Aytropus 
* He was Lord of Haseley.  had; and so much of his (the said Founder's) royalty in Hatton, as lay betwixt the two little brooks there, together with many other particulars lying in that Lordship.  
Of the Benefactors, Roger Earl of Warwick gave 
o Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  the Church of Shukburgh in this County, with its appurtenances, as also four yard land: And Roger Lord of Shukburgh xx. acres of enclosure in that place. In Burton, Robert Lord of Burton gave 
p Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  one yard land, with ..... acre's of enclosure; as also one yard land and a half lying in Radford. And Ralph, the son of Wigan, the King's marshal, certain lands 
q Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  adjacent to Wroxhall, called Kaldecote, or Killecote, with divers enclosures situate betwixt the said Killecote and Burhey: as also all the woods and plain adjoining thereto on the one side, and unto the Park of Hugh fill. Ricardi (the Founder) on the other. Out of Wardon in Northamptonshire did Richard Foliot likewise grant 
r Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  thereunto xx●v s. yearly Rent: And out of Hinkley in Com. Leic. Robert Earl of Leicester the 
s Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  Rent of x s. And to all these did K●ng H. 2. add 
t Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 1. per Inspex.  the gift of x. marks yearly Rent, for the health of his soul, and the souls of his Father and Ancestors, to be paid out of his Exchequer annually at the Feast of S. Michael, until he should bestow on them as much in substance some other way: which was by King H. 3. in 43. of his reign 
u Cart. 43 E. 3. m. 1.  performed, six marks yearly being assigned to them, to be received from the Bishop of Worcester and his successors; and the other four marks from the Shiriff of Warwickshire. In Shrewley they had half a hide of land given 
w Testa de Nevil.  to them by one Henry de Waltham; and in Haseley certain lands by 
x Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 88 a.  A●trop Hastang, for the health of the soul of Cecilie his wife.  
This is the substance of what I have seen touching their possessions: all which were confirmed 
y Cart. 1 E. 3. ut suprà.  by King H. 2. Ric. 1. King John, and H. 3. with many privileges and immunities, as by their particular 
z Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 1.  Charters may appear; and which the said Nuns claimed 
a Rot. de Quo W.  in 13 E. 1. to gether with a Court Leet, Gallows and Weifs, both in Wroxhall and Hatton, whereof they had allowance 
b Rot. de Quo W.  accordingly. But all the rest, which is memorable, relating to this Monastery (whereof I have taken notice) till the dissolution thereof, is, that upon Tuesday the Even of S. Luke, anno 1290. (18 E. 1.) Godfrey Giffard, the then Venerable Bishop of Worcester, made his 
c Giff. f. 326. b.  visitation here, and preached upon this Text, Non est talis mulier super terram, etc. And that upon the ninth of july anno 1315. (9 E. 2.) Wal●er de Maydeneston, than Bishop of the same diocese, dedicated 
d Maid. f. 29. a.  the Church, here, together with the high Altar. Which new Dedication, being so long after the said Monastery was founded, argueth plainly, that it was then rebuilt by the Nuns; for 
e Durandi Rationale divin. lib. 1. f. 15.  unless there had been a new fabric erected, or at least an enlargement and alteration of the old, by new walls and a roof, it had not been proper.  
And now that I am thus come to mention this Dedication, it will not be amiss (I think) to say something briefly of the Order and Ceremonies anciently used in the like Dedication or consecration of Churches, herein making use of the learned Durandus 
f Lib. 1. cap. 6. f. 13.  his Rationale Divinorum: for my authority; who, first, discourseth of the cause from whence such consecrations had their original; Secondly, by whom; and Thirdly, wherefore the Church is dedicated; and what as well such Dedication, 
Dedication of Churches.  as all and singular that is performed therein doth signify.  
First, therefore as to the cause and occasion whence the Dedication of Churches proceeded, he observeth; that Moses, by the command of God, made a Temple and consecrated it, with a Table and an Altar; as also brazen vessels and utensils for the service of God; not only hallowing it with divine prayers, but by the anointing with holy oil, as the Lord had appointed: for it is written, that the Lord commanded Moses that he should make chrism wherewith to anoint the Tabernacle, as also the Ark of the Testament in the Dedication thereof. Also Solomon the son of David, by the Command of God, built the Temple, with an Altar, and consecrated all things thereto for the service of God, as is to be seen in the book of Kings. That Nebuchadnezar called together all his Nobles at the Dedication of the Brazen Statue which he had made; And that the Jews, as Burcardus, lib. 3. c. Judei, observes, did not sacrifice to God, nor offer up unto him their divine supplications, in any other places, than such as were specially dedicated to him. If therefore (saith my Author) they which lived under the shadow of the Law did do thus; how much more should we to whom the light of Truth hath so appeared, and grace is given by jesus Christ, build Churches to God, adorn them the best we can, and with divine Prayers, and holy Unctions consecrate them, with the Altars, vessels, and Vestments, and all things else pertaining to God's worship, according to the institution of Pope Felix the third. Secondly, it is to be observed, that none but the Bishop, only, hath authority to dedicate Churches and Altars, in regard he beareth the Image of Christ the Chief Bishop, spiritually dedicating, without whom we cannot be established in grace: for he saith, Sine me nihil potestis facere; And the Psalmist, Nisi Dominus aedificat Domum, etc. whereupon the council of Carthage prohibited, that no Priest, or any person of an inferior Order should do it.  
To these, why a Church not first endowed, and with what hath been lawfully acquired, should not be dedicated, he addeth divers reasons to the Constitutions of sacred Canons, which here, for brevity, I pass by, and come to the third point; viz, wherefore it is dedicated. First (saith he) that the devil and his power may be expelled: whereupon Gregory in his Dialogues Lib. 3. Cap. 30. reports, that when a Church that belonged to the Arrians, being to be rendered to the faithful, was to be consecrated, and the relics of S. Sebastian & S. Agatha were taken out of it; the people, then assembled there, perceived a Hogg running to and fro amongst them; which being driven out of doors could not be discerned of any man, whereat they grew much amazed. By this (saith he) God shown that the unclean Inhabitant should departed thence etc. Secondly, that all persons, flying for refuge thereto, should have safety, as may be read in the Canon of Gregory, Et ob hoc Ioab in tabernaculum fugit, & Altaris cornua apprehendit. Thirdly, that Prayers may there be heard; whereupon in the Prayer at mass, Concede ut omnes qui huc deprecaturi conveniunt, ex quacunque tribulatione, consolationis tuae beneficium consequantur. So also did Solomon pray at the Dedication of the Temple, as is to be seen Kings lib. 3. cap. 8. Fourthly, that praises may be therein made to God. Fiftly, that the ecclesiastic Sacraments may be there administered; whence the Church itself is called a Tabernacle, quasi Taberna Dei, wherein the divine Sacraments are contained and ministered.  

Consecration of Churches.  It rests now, in the fourth place, to be spoken after what manner the Church is consecrated, every person being put out, and the Deacon only shut in. The Bishop standing before the Church door, consecrateth Holy Water, but not without salt: in the mean time, within, xii. Torches being lighted before xii. Crosses painted on the walls of the Church, the Bishop, with the Clergy and people following him, go thrice about the outside of the Church, and with a branch of hyssop sprinkleth the Walls thereof with Holy Water; at every time, as he passeth by the Door, smiting the threshold with his pastoral staff, and saying Tollit● portas, etc. and the Deacon within answereth, Quis est iste Rex gloriae? To whom the Bishop replieth, Dominus fortis, etc. But the third time, the Door being unbolted, he enters in with a few of his Officers, the Clergy and people standing without, and saith Pax huic Domui, and rehearseth the litanies. Afterwards in the pavement of the Church he makes a cross with Ashes and Sand, whereupon all the Alphabet is written both in Greek and Latin Letters. And then again doth he consecrate other Holy Water with Salt, Ashes, and Wine, and halloweth the Altar; as also anoint the xii. Crosses, depicted on the Walls, with chrism. I shall here omit the reasons given by this learned Author for these particular Ceremonies, they being many and large; referring my Reader, if he desire further information therein, to the Book itself.  
That such solemn Consecration of Churches was anciently practised, we have an eminent example in that worthy Christian Emperor Constantine; who, having finished a House for the service of God at Jerusalem, assembled 
g Euseb. de vita Const. lib. 4. cap. 41, 43, 44, 45.  the greatest part of the Bishops in Christendom for the consecration thereof; which thing they did at his request, each of them most willingly setting forth that Action to their power; Some with Orations, some with Sermons, some with the sacrifice of Prayers unto God for the Peace of the world, for the church's safety, for the Emperor's and his child's good. The like is recorded by 
h Athanasii apol. ad Constant.  Athanasius concerning a Bishop of Alexandria, in a work of the like devout magnificence.  
Nor doth the solemn Dedication of Churches serve only to make them public (as the reverend Hooker 
i Ecclesiast. Policy lib. 5. ●. 12.  well observes) but further also to surrender up that right, which otherwise, their Founders might have in them, and to make God himself their owner: For which cause at the erection and consecration, aswell of the 
Exod. 40.34. 1 Reg. 8.11.  Tabernacle as the Temple (saith he) it pleased the Almighty to give a manifest sign, that he took possession of both. Besides it notifieth 
Exod. 40. ●.  in solemn manner, the holy and religious use, whereunto it is intended such Houses should be put. Which things the wisdom of Solomon did not account superfluous; for he knew how easily that which was meant should be holy and sacred, might be drawn from the use whereunto it was first provided: He knew how bold men are to take, even from God himself; how hardly that House would be kept from impious profanation: He knew, and wisely therefore endeavoured by such solemnities to leave in the minds of men that impression 
m The place named Holy. , which might somewhat restrain their boldness, and nourish a reverend affection towards the House of God. For which cause, when the first House was destroyed, and a new instead thereof erected by the Children of Israel, after their return from Captivity, they kept the Dedication 
n Ezra 6.16. , even of this House also with joy. The argument 
o Math. 21.13.  which our Saviour useth against prophaners of the Temple, he taketh from the use whereunto it was solemnly consecrated: And as the Prophet Jeremy forbiddeth 
p jer. 17.24.  the carrying of burdens on the Sabaoth, because that was a sanctified day: so because the Temple was a place sanctified, our Lord would not suffer, no 
q Mark 11.16.  not the carriage of a vessel through it.  
These two commandments are in the Law conjoined, ye 
r Levit. 26.2.  shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my Sanctuary, out of those the Apostles words, Have 
s 1 Cor. 11.22.  ye not Houses to eat and drink? albeit Temples, such as now, were not then erected for the exercise of Christian Religion: It 
t Petrus Cluniac.  hath been nevertheless not absurdly conceived, that he teacheth what difference should be made between House and House, what is fit for the dwelling place of God, and what for man's habitation he showeth; requireth that Christian men at their own Houses take common food, and in the House of the Lord none but that food which is heavenly; he instructeth them, that as in the one place they use to refresh their bodies, so they may in the other learn to seek the nourishment of their souls; and as there they sustain temporal life, so here they would learn to make provision for eternal. Christ would not suffer that the Temple should serve for a place of Mart; nor the Apostle of Christ, that the Church should be made an inn: when therefore we sanctify, or hollow Churches, that which we do is only to testify, that we make them places of public Resort, that we invest God himself with them; and that we sever them from Common uses. Thus far M ● Hooker.  
I come now to speak of the Altar; 
Consecration of the Altar.  which (as my Author 
u Durandus ut suprà lib. 1. cap. 7. f. 17. a.  saith) is to be consecrated for three respects; First, for the offering of a Sacrament there to God, Genes. cap. 8. Aedificavit No altar Domino, & tollens de cunctis volucribus & pecoribus mundis obtulit super altar: for this Sacrament is the Body and Blood of Christ, which we offer in memory of his Passion, according to that Precept, Hoc facite in meam commemorationem. Secondly, for that the name of God is there to be called upon; whereupon Genes. 12. Aedificavit Abraham altar Deo, qui apparuit ei; & invocavit ibi nomen Domini: And this invocation, which is made upon the Altar, is properly called the mass. Thirdly, to sing there, Eccles. 47. Dedit illi contra inimicos potentiam, & stare fecit contra Altare Cantores, & in sono eorum fecit dulces modulos.  
After this manner and order is the Altar consecrated; First, the Bishop gins, Deus in adjutorium meum intend: Afterwards he halloweth Water; then doth he make Crosses with Holy Water at each corner thereof; which being done, he goeth seven times about it, and sprinkleth seven times also Holy Water upon it with a branch of hyssop: Then doth he sprinkle the Church again, putting the remainder of the Holy Water at the foot of the Altar. All this being performed, four Crosses are made with chrism at the four Angles of the sepulchre, wherein the relics ought to be deposited; which relics are put into a Cabinet with three grains of Frankincense, and so laid up in the sepulchre, and a tablet put over them with a cross made upon the midst thereof. These things being done, the great stone which covers the Altar is fitted for it, and then anointed with Oil in 5. placest and after the same manner with chrism: Then is it confirmed on the front with a cross made of chrism; and Incense is burnt in 5. places thereof: After which it is cleansed and covered with clean linen, and lastly the Sacrifice celebrated thereon.  

Churches bearing Saints Names, the reason.  Now the reason and signification of all these Ceremonies follows, which I here, for brevity, omit; resolving to speak a word or two of the cause wherefore Churches do bear the name of some Saint (by which many of them are yet distinguished) although the Consecration or Dedication were unto none but to God alone; wherein I shall make use of S. Augustine's testimony 
w Aug. lib. 8. de Civit. Dei c. 27. . To them (saith he, speaking of angels and Saints) we appoint no Churches, because they are not to us as Gods. Again, The 
x Lib. 23 c. 10. Epist. 49  Nations to their Gods erected Temples, we not Temples unto our Martyrs as unto Gods, but memorials as unto dead men, whose spirits with God are still living. So that hereby is clearly manifest, that as they were dedicated to God alone, so was it in memory of some special Saint; either (as Mr. Hooker 
y Eccl. pol. lib. 5. n. 13.  observes) because by the ministry of Saints it pleased God there to show some rare effect of his power, or else in regard of death, which those Saints having suffered for the testimony of Jesus Christ, did thereby make the places, where they died, Venerable. Thirdly, for that it liked good and virtuous men to give such occasion of mentioning them often, to the end that the naming of their persons might cause enquiry to be made, and meditation to be had of their virtues.  
And I have seen a very ancient transcript 
z Ad calcem Regist. Priorat. de Daventre penès Joh. Rushworth ar.  of a Decree made by Robert de Winchelse Archbishop of Canterbury in his metropolitical visitation, temp. E. 1. which was confirmed by Walter Reynold his immediate successor, whereby it appeareth (inter alia) that the parishioners, throughout all the Archdeaconries of his Province, were appointed to see, that the Image of that Saint, to whose memory the Church was dedicated, should be always erected in the chancel of every Parish-Church. But these, as all other Images, which stood heretofore in Churches, being pulled down (as we know) either in King Edw. 6. or beginning of Queen Eliz. reign, hath left the name of such Saint in many places forgotten; So that now, except it be by keeping the festival called the Wake (whereof in Stratford super Avon I have spoke) which usually is observed the Sunday following the saint's day to whom such Dedication was, there is very little memorial thereof; considering how, of late time, the fury of some out of a pretended zeal to Reformation, hath battered the windows in pieces; in more places whereof the portraiture of such Saint was depicted, than of any other whatsoever, as I have frequently observed.  
But I now return to this Religious House of Wroxhall; from the ruin and destruction whereof; as also of the Church and Altar before specified, no Consecration or Dedication, were it never so solemn and sacred, could affright that barbarous generation, which under the power and authority of K. H. 8. subverted this, and the rest of those goodly structures of that kind, wherewith England was so much adorned: as a preamble whereunto was that fatal Survey 
a MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 13. a. b.  in 26 H. 8. made; whereby it appears, that the value of this then extended to lxxii li. xii s. vi d. above all reprises, Sir Edward Ferrer Knight, being high Steward thereof, and his Fee iii li. vi s. viij d. per annum; And that there then was every Maunday-Thursday distributed to poor people for the founder's soul, in Bread and Herrings, with xiii d. in money the sum of xx s. After which, viz. the next year following, was it dissolved with the rest of the small Houses, by Act of Parliament, Anne little being then prioress, and having a Pension 
b Ex Reg. de Pens. in Curia Augm.  of seven li. x s. per annum granted to her by the King, during life: but the rest of her fellow Nuns were exposed to the wide world to seek their fortune: And in 36 H. 8. granted 
c Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 5. , inter alia, (I mean the site thereof) with the Church, belfry, churchyard, and all the lands in Wroxhall thereto belonging; as also the Rectory and Tithes of Wroxhall unto Rob. Burgoyn and john Scudamore, and their heirs: From which Robert, is Sir john Burgoyn of Sutton in Com. Bedf. Baronet, the present possessor thereof, descended.  

Catalogus Priorissarum.  

Chron. MS. Pri●at. de wroxhall penès Joh Burgoyn Bar. f. 5. b  Erneburga Helena Sabina Helena Matilda Emma Matilda Cecilia Ida Amicia.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Giff. f. 225. b.  D. Sibilla d'Abetot Non. Apr. 1284.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Chron. de wroxhall ut s●prà f. 9 a.  Isabel relicta joh. de Clinton de Maxstoke mil. obiit an. 1300.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Re●. f. 38. b  Agnes de Alesbury 8. Id. Dec. 1311.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

holst. vol. 2 f. 34. a  D. Agnes de Broy.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

holst. vol. 2 f. 34. a  D. Isabel de Fokerham 8. Cal. nou. 1339.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

●r. vol. 1. f. 18. a  D. Alicia de Clinton.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 
D. Johanna Russell 2 julii 1356.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Ib. f. 34. b.  D. Horabila de Aylesbury 19 Aug. 1361.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Morg. vol. 1. f. 56. a  D. Alicia de Aylesbury.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Morg. vol. 1. f. 56. a  D. Isolda Walshe 3 Sept. 1425.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Pu●t. f. 92. a  D. Isabel Asteley 20 julii 1431.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Inscrip Tu●●li in ecc●e●ia de. Wroxhall.  D. jocosa Brome filia joh. Brome obiit 21 junii an. 1528.  Conventus ejusdem domus. 

Ex Regist. in Curia A●gm.  Anna little 28 H. 8.    

Hatton.  
THis place, having its first denomination from the Heath, near which it was situate; and so, for facility of expression, contracted from Heathton into Hatton, is not at all mentioned in the Conquerors Survey: neither indeed do I find any thing thereof sooner in Record, than what is expressed in those grants, which were made to the Monastery of UUroxhall, of the Church and lands here, by Hugh fill. Richardi the Founder of that House; which I judge to be about the later end of H. 1. or beginning of King Steph. time. Howbeit, that this, with UUroxhall (which was originally a member hereof, as is there manifested) was possessed by Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, I have not only the MS. history of UUroxhall for my authority, but a strong and most evincing circumstance in further testimony thereof, viz. the certificate 
d Lib. rub. f. ●04.  made by Will. Earl of Warwick in 12 H. 2. whereby it appeareth, that the said Hugh held of him ten Knights fees de veteri feoffament●; id est whereof he was enfeoft in H. 1. time, whereof this place was (questionless) a part, it being his principal seat, and the place whence he assumed 
Ex autog. ●enès S.A. ●q. aur.  his surname; to the Charters of which Earl he was frequently a witness 
Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 7. b. & f. 8. a. Reg. de Kenilw. p. 14 . But having already spoke at large of that eminent and pious work of his, viz. the Foundation of Wroxhall Nunnery, I shall here go on in taking notice briefly of what otherwise I have found memorable of him; which is, that he confirmed 
Ib. p. 21.  the manor of Newnham in this County to the Canons of Kenilworth in King H. 1. time; and gave unto them certain lands in Lillington; all which the said King ratifyed 
Pat. 13 E. p. 2. m. 17. ●● Inspex. . To the Priory of Warwick he gave 
i Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  the Church of Snitfeild; and to the Nuns of Polesworth confirmed 
k Ex autog. penes Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  the grant of Oldbury, which was of his Fee, being bestowed on them by Walt. de Hastings and Hath●wis his wife.  

Richardus. 

Hugo fill. Richardi, cognominatus de Hatton. 


l Ex vet Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Will. fill. Hugonis.- 
m Ex vet Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Matilda. 


o Ex eodem Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Ric. cognom. de Saunford obiit s. prole.  

p Ex eodem Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Hugo fill. Willielmi 3 joh. obiit s. prole.- 
q Ex eodem Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Hawisia de Tracy  

r Ex eodem Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Matilda ux Steph. de Nerbon. 


t F. de div. Com. levat. 3. sept. Trin. 44 H. 3.  Margeria de Stivichale 36 H. 3. 


u Pat. 3●. H. 3. in d.  Ranulphus de Stivichale fill. & haeres. 


w Ex autog. penès Will. Burton ar.  joclinus de Stivichale.        

s Ex eodem Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Margeria ux. Osberti de Clinton 


x Ex praefato Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Osbertus de Clinton. 


y Ex praefato Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Thomas de Clinton miles. 


z Ex praefato Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Jacobus de Clinton.  

a Ex praefato Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Osbertus.  

b Ex praefato Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Johannes de Clinton.  

c Ex praefato Rot. in Bibls. Cotton.  Thomas de Clinton.          

n Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 88 b.  Joscelinus' fill. Hugonis.       
But the issue male of this Family extinguishing, (as the Descent showeth) and this Lordship thereby coming unto daughters, part thereof divolved 
d Plac. de Jur. & Assis. 12 E. 1. penès Camer. Scac.  by Margery, one of the coheirs, to the Clinton's; but the residue 
e Plac. de Jur. & Assis. 12 E. 1. penès Camer. Scac.  the Nuns of Wroxhall and the Canons of Studley had. Which part so coming to Clinton, was by Sr. Thomas de Clinton Knight, grandchild to the before specified Margery, given 
f Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  by the name of his manor of Hatton, and Beausale unto James his younger son, and to his heirs, reserving to the said Sir Thomas and his heirs a penny to be paid yearly at Christmas, for all secular service and demands whatsoever. But it should seem that James quitted his title therein to John his elder brother's son: for in 13 Edw. 1. the said John commenced suit 
g Plac. ut suprà.  against Will. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick for the whole manor, excepting two messages, and two yard land therein, in which the said Earl claimed right by virtue of a grant from Hamon le Strange: Howbeit, the Earl pleading that he held but a third part thereof, whereas the other challenged the whole, had, by reason of that advantage the better in the suit; so that the said John, within a short time after, came to an Agreement with him; and past 
h Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 92. a.  unto him one mess. 1 Mill, 27. acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, xl. acres of wood, 7 Rent, and the Rent of 2 li. of pepper, with two pair of Gloves, price iid yearly; quitting 
i Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 92. a.  wholly also all his title and claim that he had to this manor. To whose posterity it continued till 3 H. 7. that all the lands belonging to that great earldom were given up to the King by Anne Countess of Warwick (as in Warwick I have more fully showed:) Since which I have not seen any more thereof.  
That which belonged to the Nuns of Wroxhall, being in E. 6. time reputed 
k Esc. 6 E. 6  for a manor, was then in the King's hand.  
In an. 1291 (19 E. 1,) the Church (dedicated to the holy Trinity) was valued 
l MS. in Scac.  at five marks, and had a portion of iiii● issuing out of it to the Canons of Warwick; but in 
m Rot. de Nonis garb. etc.  14 E. 3. at vi l. xiii s. iiii d. being not presentative.   

Shrewley.  
THis Village is in the parish of Hatton; and, being possessed by Hugh de Grentemaisnill in the conqueror's time, was then certified 
n Domesd. lib.  to contain three hides, valued at xxx s. the woods thereof extending to one mile in length, and half a mile in breadth; all which, before the Norman invasion had been the freehold of one Toli. But soon after this, Rob. Earl of Leic. (the first of that name) had it, and enfeoft Ernald de Bess thereof, as it seems: for in a grant 
o Ex autog. penès ... Cooks de Pinley.  which the said Ernald made to the Nuns of Pinley, of one carucate of land here, in Sravesle (for so it was then written) he expresses it to be by the consent of Rob. E. of Leic. his Lord: which grant the same E. for the health of his own soul, and the souls of his father and mother, as also of the soul of K. H. 1. confirmed 
p Ex autog. penès ... Cooks de Pinley. .  
The next mention I find thereof, is, that in 6 H. 3. Magr. Henry de Waltham had livery 
q Rot. F. 6 H. 3. m. 8.  of those lands here, together with the rest in Wileby which Will. fill. Wigani, his uncle, held of the K. in Capite. And in 33 H. 3. I find that john de Screveila held 
r Testa de N.  a yard land in this v●llage of the King by Sergeantie, in Capite: which John was Lord of the manor, as it seems; for in 13 E. 1. it appears 
s Rot. de Quo W. , that Fouk de Lucy had kept a Court-Leet, here, in prejudice of the said John, he holding of the King by Sergeantie; and that the said Fouk had without authority erected a Gallows in this Village; wherefore it was determined that the said Gallows should be pulled down, and that the same John might enjoy his Court-Leet again. Nevertheless, upon the death of the said Fouk de Lucy in 31 E. 1. I find 
t Esc. 31. E. 1. n. 12. , that he died seized of this manor, and held it of Maud the daughter and heir of john de Shrevele, Will. de Lucy his son and heir being then 26. years of age. But the said Will. enjoyed it not accordingly; for Maud the wife of Walt. de Culy (whom I conclude to be her that is before expressed) having licence 
u Pat. 1 E. 2 p. 2. m. 9  from the King, in respect of the tenure in Sergeantie, sold 
w F. levat. xv. Mich. 2 E. 2.  it for CC li. to john de Dufford and his heirs in 1 E. 2. Which Sergeantie 
x Esc. 6 E. 2 n. 68  was to find one armed man with an Hauberk on horseback in the King's service for the space of xl. days; viz. to ride personally with the K. in his expedition for Wales.  
Which john de Dufford was a Knight 
y Ex autog. in Scac. in baga de Catesby.  in 3 E. 2. and in 6 E. 2. sold 
z Pat. 6 E. 2 p. 1. m. 7.  it to Philip the son of Philip de Gayton, who departed 
a Pat. 9 E. 2. n. 59  this life in 9 E. 2. leaving his two sisters his heirs; sc. Iuliana ● the elder, wife 
b Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 2.  to Sir Thomas Murdak Knight, and Scolastica (the younger) wedded 
c Pat. 4 E. 2 p. 2. m. 17.  to Godfrey de Meaux, being also heirs 
d Rot. F. 10 E. 2. m. 14.  to their brother Theobald: Of the moiety whereof, the said Scolastica had livery in 10 E. 2. she being then a widow. But all that belonged to Julian (as I can find) was but one carucate of land, 
e Rot. F. 10 E. 2. m. 14.  which eschaeted to the Crown by reason of her forfeiture 
f Esc. 4 E. 3. n. 57 , in conspiring with Sir john Vaux Knight, to murder her husband, for 
g Plac. coram R. apud Warw. T. Trin. 13 E. 3 rot. 118.  which she was burnt: the inheritance whereof was given 
h Pat. 22 E. 2. p. 2. m. 22  by the King to Henry Earl of Lanc in 23 E. 3. it then passing by the name of one message, 26 acres of land, and one rood of meadow, a pasture called Berry-more, and x s. iii d. ob. Rent. Neither did that which her sister Scolastica had here go any longer by the name of the moiety of the manor: for in 27 E. 3. she was found 
i Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 50.  to die seized of one message, xx. acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, and viij s. Rent, held of the King in Capite by the eighth part of a knight's fee, leaving Sir john de Meaux Knight her son and heir than xl. years of age. Which Sir John 
k Rot. F. 38 E. 3. m. 3.  sold the same, before the 38 of E. 3. to Nich. Fililode and Will. Fililode his brother; passing it by the name of the moitye of the manor of Shrevesie (Nich. having but an estate for life and the inheritance to Will.) The custody of which moitye was in 6 R. 2. committed 
l Rot. F. 6 R. 2. m. 15.  by the King to john Horewode, one of the Grooms of his Chamber, in respect that john Fililode, heir to the said W. was under age: which John died 
m Esc. 1 H. 4. n. 31.  seized thereof 1 H. 4. leaving Giles Fililode, his Uncle, his next heir; who departed 
n Esc. 2 H. 6. n. 19  this life in 2 H. 6. Katherine the widow of john Blike being found 
o Esc. 2 H. 6. n. 19  his sister & heir.  
To whom succeeded Ric. Blike her son and heir, who had livery 
p Rot. F. 4 H. 6. m. 8.  thereof in 4 H. 6. and to him Richard 
q Esc. 5 E. 4 n. 6. ; and to Ric. Humphrey 
r Esc. 7 H. 7. . But the last of the Blikes, that had to do here, was john Blike Gentleman, who sold 
s Pat. ● E 6. p. 3.  all his interest to john Oldnale in 4 E. 6. by the name of one mess. CC. acres of land, xl, acres of meadow, C. acres of pasture, x. acres of wood, and lxxx: acres of Heath and Furs, part thereof lying in Pinley: all which in 4 Eliz. the said john Oldnale conveyed 
t Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 9  to Thomas and Clement Walford.  
But besides this moiety, and the other, which so came to the coheirs of Philip de Gayton, 'tis certain that the Lucy's of Cherlecote had a manor here: for in 16 E. 3. the Lady Eliz. the widow of Sir Will. de Lucy Knight, had a grant 
u Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  thereof, together with the manor of Cherlecote, made by Sir Will. de Lucy Knight, son to the said Sir Will. to hold during her life: in consideration whereof she released her interest in other lands, which she had right to have held. And it is plain by sundry 
w Esc. 3 H. 5. ●. 14. Rot. F. 7 E. 4. m. 6. Esc. 8 H. 7.  Records, that the posterity of the said Sir Will. Lucy possessed it till H. 7. time; but how much longer I find not.   

Beausale.  
THis is also in the parish of Hatton, and by the Conquerors Survey 
x Domesd. lib.  certified to contain half a hide, being at that time possessed by Odo Bishop of Baieur (the King's half brother) but then held of him by one Wadardus, and under him by Geroldus, the woods containing two furlongs, and the whole valued at xx s. In that Record it is written Beoshelle: But very shortly after this, it came 
y Ex Cod● MS. vet. pe●nès Rob. D Digby.  to the hands of Hugo fill. Ricardi (also Lord of Hatton, as hath been showed) and so, by Margery his grandchild and heir, to Osbert de Clinton: which Osbert had issue Osbert, and he Thomas, by whom the inheritance thereof was given (together with Hatton) to james de Clinton his younger son. Whether this grant to James proved invalid, or that he quitted his title therein to John his elder brother's son, I know not; but certain it is, that the said I. 
z Cartul. Warw. com● f. 92. a  passed it (with Hatton) unto W. de Beauchamp E. of Warw. and his heirs: 
a Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 33.  And for the better strengthening of their title did Maud Countess of Warwick after the death of the said Earl her husband purchase from Sir Hamon le Strange Knight all his right therein; which Hamon had a grant 
b Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 55. b  thereof from S●r Thomas de Clinton above specified; but I suppose it to have been only as a trust; for it continued (with Hatton) to the succeeding Earls of Warwick, as by several instances I could manifest.  
Within the precincts of this Lordship there was anciently a chapel 
c Reg. Col. de Warw. f. 174. b. , dedicated to S. John the Evang. and endowed with Glebe and Tithes by Margery de Clinton, wife to Osbert de Clinton above specified, as is exactly expressed in a special grant 
d Reg. Col. de Warw. f. 174. b.  made by her thereto, and confirmed 
e Reg. Col. de Warw. f. 174. b.  by joh. de Abetoth her 2 husband: Amongst the particulars whereof are mentioned the Tithe of the Foul caught in the Park, and of the Fishes in the Pool there: as also of the Venison; viz: a shoulder of each, with the Tithe of the paunage; and pasturage in the same for six beasts, seven Hogs, one Sow, a Mare and Cole, with two loads of wood at Christmas yearly: All which were anciently given and united to the Collegiate Church of our Lady in Warwick (as it seems) after the manor of Beausale was so possessed by the Earls of Warwick, as abovesaid: For at the death of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick (who died towards the later end of E. 3. time) and in R. 2. time did the Canons of that Church enjoy 
f Ib. f. 175 a.  them. But this is now included within Wedgnok Park, and was of later time called by the name of Cuckow-Church, whereof in my discourse of Wedgnock I have alreade spoke.   

Haseley.  
NExt unto Hafton, on the other side of that rivulet which cometh fromwards ...., standeth Haseley; which in the conqueror's time was possessed 
g Domesd. l●b.  by Hasculf Musard; but of him held by Hunfridus (progenitor to the Family of Hastang, as in Lemington-Hastang appeareth) and then certified to contain 3. hides, and half a virgate of land, there being a Church, as also a Mill rated at iiii s. and the woods belonging thereto extending to a mile in length, and two furlongs in breadth, all valued at xxx s. having been the Freehold of azure before the Norman Invasion. But it continued not long in the Family of Hastang; for Aytrope Hastang, granchild to the before specified Hunfredus, in consideration of lxxx marks of silver, sold 
h Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 88 a  it to Will Turpin, a gentleman of the King's Bedchamber; reserving from the said W. and his heirs, to him the said Aytrop and his heirs, the like service as was due by him to his Lord for the same; viz. the half and the tenth part of a Ktis Fee: By which grant the said Aitrop also covenanted, that every of the heirs to the said W. Turpin should be quit of their Relief for one Besantine 
* A piece of Gold-coin anciently worth 50 l. ●uron. [Corgr.] .  
From this W. Turpin was it soon after conveyed 
i Ibid.  to Rog. the son of Thurstane de Cherlecote, and his heirs: By which grant it appeareth. that the knight's service due, in respect thereof, was as much as belonged to two hides, whereof five made the service of one Knights Fee. And for the better confirmation thereof, did Osbert Turpin, brother to the same Will. levy a Fine 
●v. Sept. ●escb. 7 H. ●.  unto Thomas de Cherlecote, son to the above mentioned Roger, in 7 H. 3. Of which branch of cherlecotes Family, residing here at Haseley, and assuming it for their surname (as I shall show anon) I must not omit to mention what I have met with in an historical way (the descent being placed in Cherlecote)  
In 12. H. 3. the King remitted 
l Claus. 12. H. 3. m. 1.  to Thomas de Cherlecote the Scutage then due from him; viz. for half a knight's Fee, and a fourth part; where he is called Thomas de Cherlecote Vadletus Magistri Stephani de Lucy; which shows he was Lucie's servant, though in what capacity is hard to say: And in 20 H. 3. accepted 
m Rot. F. 20 H. 3. ●. 6  of 5 marks instead of xx, which were due from him unto the Exchequer for divers defaults of his in the Iters of the King's Justices: But this Thomas came to an untimely end, for he was strangled 
n Rot. F. 47 H 3 m. 10.  by three of his own servants; viz: two men and one woman; and afterwards cast into a pool here at Haseley; which, till the murder was found out, occasioned such a suspicion that he had drowned himself, that his goods and catals were seized into the King's hands, and then valued at 71 li. 05 s. 04 d. But the truth at last appearing 
o Rot. F. 47 H 3 m. 10. , the murderers had their demerits by judgement of the King's Justices, and restitution was made of those his goods unto his heirs, to dispose of for the health of his soul.  
To him succeeded Thomas his son and heir; who by a Charter 
p Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 6.  bearing date 3 Maii 51 H. had Free-Warren granted to him in all his demesn lands here. This Thomas was 
q Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  one of the Commissioners for the Gaol delivery at Warwick in 53 and 56 H. 3. so also in 
r Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  1.2. and 3 E. 1. In 6 E. 1. he was Shiriff 
s Rot. F. 6 E. 1 m. 2. in ced.  of this County and Leicestershire; and in 
t Pat. 6 E. 1. m. 4.  Commission likewise for the Gaol delivery at Warwick; as also in 
u Pat. de iisd. an. in d  11.12. and 14 E. 1. In 15 E. 1. he was constituted 
w Pat. 15 E. 1. m. 13.  one of the Commissioners in this County for conservation of the peace, and taking care that the statute of Winchester should be observed. The same year, and the two next years following, he was again 
x Pat. de iisd. an. in d  one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick: in several of which years, he is indifferently written, sometimes Thomas de Cherlecote, and sometimes Thomas de Hasele, and was a Knight 
y Cartul Warw. Com. f. 91. a . But his son and heir; sc. Robert passed 
z Ib. f. 90. b  away his title in this manor to Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in 30 E. 1. to whose posterity it continued till all the lands belonging to that earldom came to the Crown in 3 H. 7. (as in Warwick I have manifested) out of which it was granted, 
a Pat. 1 E● 6. p. 9  together with the Castle of Warwick and many other Lordships, by King E. 6.22 junii 1. of his reign unto john Dudley Earl of Warwick and his heirs; and in 3 E. 6. past 
b Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 9  back to the King by the said Earl (inter alia) for lands in Oxfordshire and other Counties: Howbeit, the next year following he had it again, with the rest, in exchange 
c Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 7.  for certain manors in Northumberland and elsewhere.  
But upon the attainder of the said John (then D. of Northumb) in 1, Mariae, the Q. granted 
d Pat. 1 M. p. 15.  it to Mich. Throkmorton, Esq and his heirs; who aliened 
e Pat. 1. & 2. Ph. & M. p. 11.  it the year ensuing to Clem. Throkmorton his Nephew (third son to Sir George Throkmorton of Coughton, in this County Knight) who had issue job Throkmorton, one of those notable Zelots in Q. Eliz. time, of whom, with some other of the like spirit, Mr. Cambden in his Annals of that Queen's reign (an. sc. 1588.) hath this expression— Hi itaque & in Hierarchiam, & in Praesules, probrosis editis libellis, quibus tituli erant Martinus 
* Marprelate.  Praesulibus exitiosus, vel Praesulomastix, Minerali, Diotrephes, Demonstratio disciplinae etc. calumniis & convitiis virulentissimis adeo scurriliter debacchati sunt, ut authores non pietatis cultores, sed è popina ganeones viderenter. Authores tamen erant Penrius & Udallus Verbi Ministri, & Jobus Throgmortonus, vir doctus & facetè dicax: Fautores Ricardus Knightleius, & Will. Wigstonus equites aurati, viri alioquin boni, graves, & prudentes (sed à quibusdam ministris sibi sapientibus circumventi) qui crimen gravi mulcta in Camera stellata irrogata luissent, nisi Archiep. Cantuar. qua fuit ille lenitate, Reginam aegrè exorasset. Which Job had issue Sir Clem. Throgmorton Knight (a Gentleman not a little eminent for his learning and eloquence, having served in sundry Parliaments as one of the Knights for this shire, and undergone divers other public employments of note) and he Clement Throkmorton Esq now Lord of this manor.  
The Church (dedicated to the Visitation of the blessed Virgin) was given 
f Cart. 7 job. m. 7. per. Insp.  to the Monastery of S. Oswald at Nostell (in Yorksh.) by Anfride Hastang, brother to the first Aytrope, in H. 1. time; but how or when the Canons of Nostell quitted their title thereto, I know not: Howbeit, I find, that the Canons of Warwick had it afterwards; and that there grew some question betwixt Thomas de Cherlecote, Lord of this manor, and them for the right of patronage thereto, which the said Thomas, at the length, released 
g Ex autog. penès S.A. eq. aur.  to them. In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
h MS. in Scac.  at 5 marks, at that time the portion therein, belonging to the Canons of Warwick, being iiii s. And in 
i MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 21. b  26 H. 8. at iiii li. xiii s. iiii d. a Pension 
k Ib. f. 5. a  of iiii s. being paid yearly out of it to the Priory of Warwick, and for Procurations and synodals iiii s. more.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & Canonici S. S●pulcri Warw. 

Giff. f. 428 a  Thomas Tankard 9 Cal. julii 1298.  Prior & Canonici S. S●pulcri Warw. 

Geyn f. 36 a  joh. Mile subdiac. 6 Cal. junii 1304.  Prior & Canonici S. S●pulcri Warw. 

Maid. f. 53 ●  Mr. joh. de Wulfreton Cler. 16 Cal. nou. 1317.  Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Ric. de Mesford Cap. 15 Cal. jan. 1320. 
Cob. f. 25. ●   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Henr. de Bradewas Cap. Id. julii 1325. 
Ib. f. 111. a   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
D. Thomas de Baddesley Pbr. 5. Feb. 1328. 
Horl. vol. 1. f. 18. b   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
D. Will. de Nayleston 17 Dec. 1359. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 28. b   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Will. Warde Pbr. 29 Maii 1364. 
S. Germ. f. 118. a   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Rob. field Pbr. 8 Sept. 1369. 
Lyn. f. 2. a.   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Will. at hull 17 junii 1370. 
Ib. f. 4. b.   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Rad. Daston 4 Sept. 1388. 
Wak. f. 54. a   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Laur. Staundene 12 julii 1404. 
Cliff. f. 77. a   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
joh Aynolph 21 Aug. 1406. 
Ib. f. 91. b   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Robertus Grene 12 nou. 1409. 
Pev. f. 11. a   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
joh. clerk 3 Novembris 1410. 
Ib. f. 25. b   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Henr. Mackley 24. Martii 1410. 
Ib. f. 32. b   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
D. Rad. de Herleston Cap. 1 Sept. 1414. 
Ib. f. 67. b   Idem Prior & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warw. 
Frater Ricardus Canon. in doom Hosp. S. joh. Warwici 10 jan. 1433. 
S. Germ. f. 247. b   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Phil. Worthyn Pbr. 24 nou. 1468. 
Carp. vol. 1● f. 235. b.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
D. job. Somburne Cap. 24 Feb. 1471. 
Ib. vol. 2 f. 25. a   D. Ric. Mores Cap. hacvice Patronus. 
Frater Rob. Ychinton Canon. ... Oct. 1512. 
Gyg. 2. f. 105. a   Pr. & Canon. S. Sepulcri Warwici. 
D. joh. utting Cap. 4 Dec. 1526. 
jeron. f. 28. a.   job Throgmorton. 
William. Meacock Cler. 16 julii 1594. 
Bul. f. 64. b     

Claverdon.  
AScending another torrent, which meeteth with that last spoke of, a little below Haseley, I come to Claverdon. In the conqueror's time this, being possessed 
l Domesd. lib.  by the Earl of of Mellent, contained 3 hides, and was valued at iiii li. the woods whereof were a mile in extent; but in Edw. the Confessors days, it was the Freehold of one Bovi. From which Earl, as most of the lands which he had in this County did, it came to the hands of Henry de Newburgh, his brother, (the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line) as is evident enough: And in 9 joh. was (inter alia) assigned 
n F. levat. 9 Joh.  for the dower of Alice the widow of Waleran Earl of Warwick; so also in 
o Claus. 26 H. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  26 H. 3. to Ela the widow of Thomas Earl of Warwick: which Ela in 36 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
p Cart. 36 H. 3. m. 27.  of Free-warren in all her demesn lands here; and purchased 
q Ex autog. penès Will. Spens. eq. aur.  certain other lands, in this place, of Sir Henry de Lodbroke Kt. which she gave 
r Ex autog. penès Will. Spens. eq. aur.  to the Priory at Warwick.  
After this, viz. in 13 E. 1. Will. de Beauchamp claimed 
s Rot. de Quo W.  a Gallows, with Assize of Bread and Beer in this manor, by Prescription which were allowed: And in 9 E. 2. was it assigned (inter alia) as part of the dowry of Alice, widow unto Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick. To the posterity of which Earls it continued till 3 H. 7. but then coming to the Crown (with all the rest of the possessions belonging to that earldom) was by K. H. 8. in 26 of his reign, 
t Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 22.  leased 
u Pat. 26 H 8. p. 2.  to Rog. Walford for xxi years: But King Edw. 6. 22 Dec. 1. of his reign, granted 
w Pat. 1 E. 9 p. 6.  the inheritance thereof, together with the Castle of Warwick etc. unto john Dudley Earl of Warwick: After whose attainder in 1 Mariae, the said Q. made a Lease 
x Pat. 2. & 3. Ph. & M. p. 7.  thereof for xl. years at the Rent of xxvii li. iiii s. i d. ob. to Clem Throgmorton of Haseloy esquire: But in 4 Eliz. did Ambrose Dudley, than Earl of Warwick, obtain a Pat. 
y Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 4.  thereof, together with the Castle of Warwick etc. to himself and the heirs male of his body; who dying without issue, it returned to the Crown, and was afterwards purchased by Thomas Spencer esquire, a younger son to Sir john Spencer of Althorpe in come. Northampt. Knight. Which Thomas, having likewise obtained a Lease from the Dean and Chapter of Worcester of certain lands in this place, built a very fair House thereupon; and for the great Hospitality which he kept thereat, was the mirror of this County: But having no issue male, settled this manor (inter alia) upon Sir Will. Spenser Baronet, son and heir of Sir Thomas, and he of Sir Will. sometime of Yarnton in Oxfordshire (his third brother.)  
Touching the Church (dedicated to S. Michael) it appeareth 
z Reg. Col. de warw. f. 12. a , that Roger Earl of Warwick in 23 H. 1. gave to his Collegiate Church of Warwick, then newly founded, two parts of the Tithes issuing out of the enclosures in this parish, and likewise of the paunage of all the woods belonging thereto: And that in an. 1291 (19 E. 1) it was valued 
a MS. in Scac.  at xv. marks and a half, the vicar's portion being then six marks and a half: Which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was rated 
b MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. b  at vi li. the Procurations and synodals, issuing out of it, being viij li.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
joh. de Berninton Cap. 2 Cal. junii 1269. 
Giff. f. 13. b   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
Galf. de Wykwau Pbr. 5 Cal. Sept. 1283. 
Ib. f. 189. b   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
Ric. de Stockton Pbr. 6 Non. Martii 1304. 
Geyn. f. 28 a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
Rob. de Buynton Cap. 11 Cal. Apr. 1307. 
S. Germ. f. 38. b.   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
D. joh. de Clone Pbr. 19 Cal. Sept. 1327. 
Cob. f. 131 a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
Thomas Person Cap. 14 Maii 1359. 
Wolst. f. 11 a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
joh. de Stone Pbr. penult. Aug. 1361. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 36. a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
Will. de Blaklow Pbr. 8 Oct. 1361. 
Ib. f. 38. a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
joh. Curteys Pbr. 19 Feb. 1373. 
S. Germ. f. 167. a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
D. joh. de Westbury, alias Brakley, 4 Oct. 1413. 
Pev. f. 57 a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
Henr. Andrew Cap. 3 jan. 1423. 
Morg. vol. 1. f. 25. a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
joh. Fletcher Cap. 9 Apr. 1432. 
Pult. f. 126 b   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
joh. Hamond Pbr. 8 julii 1436. 
Bourch. f. f. 23. b.   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
D. joh. Reve Cap. 5 jan. 1473. 
Carp. vol. 2 f. 47. a   Archidiaconus Wigornia. 
Will. peacock art Magr. 17 Apr. 1535. 
jeron. f. 73 b.   D. Episc. hac vice. 
Andr. Bassam S. Theol. Bac. 4 Maii 1536. 
Lat. f. 1. a   Archidiac. Wigorn. 
D. Ric. Todde Pbr. 3 julii 1543. 
Bell. f. 34. a   Archidiac. Wigorn. 
Edw. Millard Cler. 29 julii 1574. 
Bul. f. 10. a   Archidiac. Wigorn. 
Rob. Fynche Cler. 8 Feb. 1586. 
Ib. f. 33. a     

Kington.  
THis is that place (as I conceive) which I find written Cinton in the Conquerors Survey 
c Domesd. lib. , and there certified to have been at that time possessed by the Earl of Mellent, and to contain one hide and a half, which was then waist, and valued at no more than v s. But the extent of the woods is not there recorded; howbeit the valuation of them is put at x s. which, with the rest had been the freehold of Britnod before the Norman invasion. All that I have further seen of this place is, that the Abbot of Bordsley had very anciently two carucates of land here; for which in 4 E. 1. he was presented 
d Inq. per Hundr. penès Camer. Scac.  to have withdrawn his suit xx. years before that time: but by whom or when it was given, I am not very sure: And that after the dissolution of the said Monastery, the same land, by the name of the Grange, manor, or farm of Kington etc. was granted 
e Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 9  to Clem. Throkmorton Esq and Alex. Avenon and their heirs in 37 H. 8. Which Clem died seized thereof by the name of Kinton-Ferm, or Grange in 16 Eliz.   

Langley.  
IN the conqueror's time this being possessed by Rob. de Stadford, was of him held by one Judichel, and by the Survey then taken, certified 
f Domesd. lib.  to contain 1. hid and a half, having woods belonging thereto of one mile in length, and half a mile in breadth; all which were valued at xl s. and had been the freehold of Ernvi in Edw. the Confessors days. Howbeit, after this till 13 joh. I find 
g Lib. rub. f. 157 a.  no more mention of it, and then it with Norton, being part of the Honour of Hervie de Stafford, in this County, answered for two Knights Fees. But, it seems, that one of the Gurleys (Lords of Norton Curley) was enfeoft thereof by some of the posterity of the before specified Robert de Stadford; for in 23 H. 3. Will. de Curley confirmed 
h Ex autog. in Cur. Augm.  to the Monks of Bordsley all the lands which had been granted to them within the Territories of Langle of his Fee: And in 36 H. 3. held 
i Testa de N.  one Knights Fee here and in Norton of Robert de Stafford.  
To deduce the succession of its possessors, exactly, I cannot; therefore what I have disjointedly found thereof must satisfy. In 17 Edw. 2. Sir Henry de Lodbroke Knight wrote 
k Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  himself Dominus de Langele; and within two years after Will. Vauhan had the same title, as by his deed 
l Ex autog. in bibl. Ha●ton.  with his seal of arms thereto annexed; viz. a Cross within a border both engrailed, doth testify. And in 39 Edw. 3. was there a Fine 
m Crast. Purif.  levied of this manor, between Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight, Pl. and John the son of Sir john Trillow Knight, and Joan his wife Deforc. it being of her inheritance; whereby it passed to the said Sir Baldwin for life. But in 10 Henr. 6. Richard Beauchamp Earl of UUarwick was Lord 
n Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  of it: And, shortly after that, john Arden of Park-hall esquire, who, upon the marriage of Thomas his son and heir, settled 
o Esc. 37 H. ●.  it (inter alia) upon him. Which Thomas in 1. & 2. Phil. & M. levied a Fi●e 
p Term. Hill.  thereof, but to what uses I know not.  
The chapel here, (as also that of Norton-Limesi) anciently belonged 
q Ex autog. penès Praepos. & socios Coll. Regal. Cantab.  to the Church of UUotton-Wawen; but in the year 1257. by a special Agreement 
r Ex autog. penès Praepos. & socios Coll. Regal. Cantab.  made betwixt the Prior of UUotton and the than Rector of the Church of Claverdon it was concluded, that from thenceforth, the said chapels with all the Tithes, as well great as small; arising within their precincts, should belong to the Church of Claverdon; as also that the Inhabitants of this Village and Norton should bury their dead, and receive the Sacraments there: In consideration whereof the Rector of Claverdon, and his successors were to pay, for ever, unto the Prior of UUotton and his successors in the Church of Wawens-UUottou 5. marks, and 8 ● yearly upon the Feast days of St. James the Apostle, and St. Martin by equal portions, or within two days following: which agreement was confirmed 
s Ex autog. penès Praepos. & socios Coll. Regal. Cantab.  by Maugerius Bishop of UUorcester upon Friday, being Saint Peter's day, the year abovesaid. When or how the difference grew betwixt the Successors of the said Rector and Prior, I know not: but I find, that about 22 H. 7. the archdeacon of UUorcester, as Rector of Claverdon, and the Provost and Fellows of King's college in Cambridge, successors to the said Prior, came to a new Agreement 
t Gigles f. 119. a. ; viz. that the said Rector of Claverdon and his successors should themselves pay to the said Provost and Fellows, and their successors xl s. yearly Pension at Easter and M●chaelmasse by even portions, in right of their Rectory of wawens-uuotton; which Agreement bears date 1 Februarii anno 1506. (22 Henry 7.)   

Norton Limesi, alias Norton superior.  
FOllowing this little brook I come next to Norton-Limesi, standing upon an ascent on the Northwest side thereof; but it is not at all mentioned in the Conquerors Survey, which makes me conclude, that it was then involved with UUolvardinton, being the very proportion which Rob. de Stadford then held in that place: For in 13 joh. Where the Fees belonging to the Honour of Stafford, in this County, are recorded, 
u Lib. rub. f. 157. a.  Langeleg and Norton (which I take to be this Norton) are certified for two Knights Fees: And afterwards; viz. in 36 Henr. 3. is it also joined with Langele, Will. de Curli (of whom I have spoke in Budbroke) answering 
w Testa de N.  for one Knights Fee in both these places. But in 9 E. 2. it was reputed 
x Nom. Vil.  a Hamlet of Fulbroke, and written Norton-Limsey, for distinction from the other norton's. It seems that the Earls of UUarwick became possessed of it in E. 3. time, if not before; for in 46 E. 3. it appears 
y Esc. 46 E. 3. n. 62.  that the Knights Fee here in Langley above mentioned, was held of Ralph Earl Stafford by Thomas Beauchamp then Earl of UUarwick, and so 
z Esc. 10 R. 2. n. 38. Esc. 22. R. 2. Esc. 38. & 39 H. 6.  likewise by the succeeding Earls of Warwick.  
The chapel here (dedicated to the holy Trinity) was 
a Gigles f. 119. a  anciently dependent upon the Church of uuotton-wawen, but long since annexed 
b Gigles f. 119. a  to the Parish Church of Claverdon.   

Sunger.  
THis place was given 
t Ex autog. penès W. sheldom de Beoley are.  to the Monks of Bordsley, in K. Steph. time, by Will. Giffard, and confirmed 
u Ex autog. penès W. sheldom de Beoley are.  by Roger Earl of Warwick; but the reason why it is not particularly mentioned in the Conquerors Survey is, because it was then involved with Brailes, of which manor it was accounted for half a hide, as the Charter 
e Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 10. per Insp.  of its confirmation, made by Will. Earl of UUarwick (son to Earl Roger) doth testify. After the dissolution of which Monastery it was granted 
f Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 9  out of the Crown (inter alia) to Clem. Throkmorton esquire, and Alex. Avenon, and their heirs, by the name of the manor, Ferm, and grange called Songer-grange, and is now possessed by Clem. Throkmorton of Haseley Esq great grandchild to the said Clement.   

Paulines-Heath  
OF this place all that I have seen 
g Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  is no more than that the Canons of Saint Sepulchers in UUarwick were seized thereof in 42 H. 3. But I do not find that those lands, than so called, did continue that name, or were reputed a manor.   

Pinley-Priory.  
ON an ascending ground, upon the North side of that torren● rising about the skirts of Claverdon, stands Pinley, which was anciently a member 
h Nom. Vill.  of Rowinton, and granted (as I guess) by Robert the first Earl of Leicester of the Norman line (who possessed Hugh de Gren●emaisnill's lands, whereof Rowinton was part) to Robert Boteler of Oversley in this County: which Robert, as it seems, enfe oft R. de Pilardinton thereof, who was the Founder of this little Monastery: For in the Confirmation 
i Ex autog. penès .... cook's de Pinley.  made by Simon Bishop of UUorcester, as also of john Pagham, and Alured, his immediate successors (who lived in K. H. 1. and K. Steph. times) there is recital, that the said R. de Pilardinton gave to God and the Nuns of this place totam terram de Pineleia assensu Roberti Pincer●e de Oversl●ia. Whether there were any formal Charter of its Foundation, I much doubt; but if there were 'tis ●o wonder, through the various changes of its possessors since the dissolution, that it is lost: And for enroulment in our public Records, I am sure there is none, it seldom happening that such small Houses went to the charge thereof.  
I come now to the several Benefactors that they had. In Pinley, Will. the son of Wigan marshal gave 
l Ex autog. penes eundem ..... Cooks.  them half a yard land. In 
m Ex autog. penes eundem ..... Cooks.  Shrewley Ernald de Bois one carucate; and Robert de Tayden a certain Tenement containing a full carucate. In 
† Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton  UUalton-Mauduit Waleran Earl of UUarwick gave the tithe corn. In 
* Ex. autog. in bibl. Hatton  UUalton-Daivil Walt. de D'avill the tithe of his Mill. In Claverdon several parcels of land were given 
n Ex autog penes eundem ..... Cooks.  some by Waleran Earl of Warwick, in a place called Crudshale; and the rest by Nich. de Crudshale. In 
o Ex autog. penes eundem ..... Cooks.  Ruhinton Will. the son of Will. de Freynuse gave a meadow. In 
p Ex autog penes eundem ..... Cooks.  Langeley Will. de Curley, and his Tenants several parcels. In UUhatcote, the Nuns of this House had one yard land and a half granted 
q Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 7. per Insp.  by Sir john le Lowe Knight. In UUhitchurch an yearly Rent of xiii. quarters of Wheat, and xiiii. quarters of Barley, which they purchased 
r Pat. 29 E. 1. m. 3.  of Peter de Montfort, Lord of that manor: which Family of Montfort (whose seat was a Beldesert) were very devout Benefactors to this Monastery: for I find 
s Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 96.  that Thurstan de Montfort gave thereunto the tenth part of all the victuals spent in his House; viz. Bread, Beer, Flesh, Fish, and whatsoever was dressed in his kitchen; and that Peter his son obtained 
t Ex Co●●. H. Ferrer.  the patronage thereof from Roger de Pilardinton in H. 3. time, whereof he had a confirmation 
u Ex Co●●. H. Ferrer.  by Walter de Cantilupe Bishop of Worcester: which Tenth of victual, the said Peter also allowed all the days of his life; and so likewise Peter the son of that Peter until 5 E. 1. Wherefore I am of opinion, that the Rent-Corn, above mentioned, was by him settled, as is before expressed, in lieu thereof. And in 3 E. 2. Philip le Lou, and Margery his wife, gave 
w Pat. 3 E. 2. m. 6.  the perpetual advouson of the Church of UUhatcote in this County. Within the precinct of Fulbroke-Park had 
x Esc. 18. E. 4.  they also two Tofts, one yard land, one Croft called Hoppe●croft, one meadow called Latomes-meadow, and half an acre in Wodemedow, with an Isle called the milldams compassed about with the River Avon; but of whose grant I find not.  
And that the hearts and hands of many people, in ancient time, were free and open to such devout Votaries, we have innumerable examples: Neither did there want Instruments to stir them up thereto. as here, by several Indulgences, one 
y Ex autog. penès praefat. ..... Cook●s  of Hubert Archb. of Canterbury an. 1195 (7 R. 1.) another 
z Ex autog. penès praefat. ..... Cook●s  by the before specified Walt, de Cantilupe Bishop of Worcester a 1253. and a third 
a Ex autog. penès praefat. ..... Cook●s  by Simon de Wauton Bishop of Norwich an. 1260, each of them vouchsafing pardon of Penance, for a certain number of days, for such sins, whereof the persons offending, making true confession, should be hearty sorry, giving something of their temporal substance to these nuns' Divers immunities also, usually granted to such Religious Houses did King Henry 2. and King Henry 3. vouchsafe unto them, as by their Charters 
b Cart. 13 H. 3. m. 3. per Ins.  may appear. But neither could the pious and strict lives of these innocent Ladies; nor the privileges of those Kings preserve them from that general ruin, which happened in 27 and 30 H. 8. As a preparatory to which work was that Survey 
c MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 10. a.  in 26. of his Reign, whereby this House with all that belonged thereto, was rated at xxii li vi s iiiid. over and above the Reprizes; whereof xviis iiiiᵈ per an. was reckoned to be yearly distributed in alms to poor people, for the soul of Sir Peter de Montfort, one of their Benefactors, and xiis for the soul of Sir Ralph de Sudle Knight another; Roger Wigston Esq being then high Steward thereof, having a Pension of xxˢ per. an.  
And the next year ensuing followed the dissolutiof it, with the rest of the small Houses, by Act of Parliament; whereupon Margery Wigston, the then Prioress, obtained an annuity 
d Ex Regist. Pens. in Curia Augm.  of iiii li per an. during her life; but the rest of her Covent nothing. After which, sc. in 36 H. 8. the King, by his Letters Pat. 
e Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 1.  bearing date 15 Oct. in consideration of 342l 11 ˢ 00. sold to William. Wigston esquire (son to the before specified Roger) the site of this Monastery with the manor of Pinle and all the demesns thereto belonging; as also the lands in Shrewley, Clardon, and Langley; with a Croft in Hatton; and the said Rent-corn issuing out of the manor of Whitchurch, to hold to him the said Will. and his heirs in Capite by the xxth part of a Kts. Fee; Reserving xxxv●s ˢ ix d yearly to himself, his heirs and successors in the name of a Tenth: which said site, and lands in Pinle is since come by purchase to .... Cooksey, the present owner thereof.  

Priorissaes.  Electae per Convent. 

Giff. f. 22. b.  Lucia de Sapy 5. Id. nou. 1269.  Electae per Convent. 

C●b. f. 27. a.  Helewysia de Langelegh No●. Oct. 1321.  Electae per Convent. 

Ib. f. 104. b.  Eliz. de Lotrynton 4. Id. Martii 1324.  Electae per Convent. 

Br. vol. 1. f. ●5. a  Matilda le Bret.  Electae per Convent. 
Amicia de Hinton 4. Julii 1358.  Electae per Convent. 

P●lt. f. 25. b.  Alicia mynting, monialis de Whiston, 12 Martii 1426.  Electae per Convent. 

Ex Regist. in Curia A●gm.  Margareta Wigston.    

Budbroke.  
FOllowing this little stream I come next to Budbroke, which in the Conq. time was possessed 
f Domesd. 〈◊〉.  by Ralph de Limesi, a great man in those days (as in Itchington longa I have intimated) though he had no more land in UUarwickshire than five hides in this place, whereunto belonged a M●ll, valued at iis. and woods of a mile in length, and three furlongs in breadth; as also seven Houses in Warwick, yielding viis Rent per an. all which were valued at viiili. and were the inheritance of Edwine Earl of Mercia before the Norman invasion. In doomsday book it is written Budebroc ● and tis like had its name originally from the muddiness of that petty stream, Bude in the British signifying the same with immundus in Latin.  
But the posterity of the said Ralph de Limesi continued not long owners of it; for in 23 H. 1. I find 
g Reg. Coll. de Warw. ●. 12. a.  that Roger Earl of Warwick had it; which makes me presume, that lying so near to Warwick Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of the Norman race (and father to Roger) obtained it. From which E. Roger was it passed (as it seems) to Geoffrey de Clinton (Founder of Kenilworth Castle, and the Monastery there, as I have elsewhere showed) for it appears 
h Reg. de K●nil. p. 23.  that Geffrey de Clinton, son to the said Geffrey, upon his gift of the Church, here at Budbroke, to the Canons of Kenilworth. conditioned with them to pay a mark of silver yearly to the Collegiate Church of our Lady in Warwick, in performance of an Agreement made long before, betwixt the said Geoffrey his father, and the Canons of that Church: and plain it is that the same Earl Roger, upon his foundation of that Collegiate Church, gave 
i Reg. Coll. 〈◊〉 Warw. ut ●●prà.  this of Budbroke thereunto, together with all the Tithes of the Town. To which G. de Clinton, (as by the Descent in Colshill appeareth) succeeded Henry his son and heir; who in 3 joh. in consideration of xx. marks of silver, one Palfrey, and one Ring of Gold, granted 
k F. levat. 2 joh.  two Knights fees here in Budbroc unto Hugh de Bardulf; which Hugh immediately past 
l F. levat. 2 joh.  them away again to john de Curly, and his heirs, for xl. marks of silver.  
But it seems that Rob. de Curli, Father to the said John and Will. had an estate in this Lordship by some grant from the said G. de Clinton, as when I come to speak of the Church may be discerned (being contemporary with G. de Clinton the second, and witness 
m Reg. de Kenil. p. 22.  to one of his Charters.) of which Robert the last mention that I find 
n Rot. P. 1 R. 1.  is in 1 R. 1. And of John, his son, the first, that for adhering to the King's enemies in 6 joh. he had all his lands seized 
o Rot F. 6. joh. m. 4.  upon. This was (as I guess) for deserting 
p Math. Paris. p. 208. n. 50.  him in Normandy, whereupon ensued the total loss of that duchy: for in the Record 
q Testa de N,  of 33 H. 3. Budbroke is said to be de terra Normannorum: but these lands so seized, did William. Curly, brother to the said John, obtain 
r Rot. F. 6 joh. m. 4.  from the said King, for C. marks fine and one Palfrey.  

Rob. de Curli 1 R. 1. 

Ric. de Curli 6 Joh.  
joh de Curli 6 Joh.  
Will. de Curli 6 Joh. 

Will. de Curli 22 H. 3. 

Alicia filia & haeres ux. Petri de Nevil. 

Theobaldus de Nevil. 

Alicia ux. Joh. Hakluyt 11 E. 3.      
Johanna uxor Rob. de Hastang.         
Which Will. became eminently employed in his time. In 5 H. 3. he was constituted 
s Pat. 5 H. 3. in d.  one of the Justices of Assize for determining the difference betwixt Philippe Marmion, widow of Robert Marmion, and Rob. Marmion son to the said Robert, touching her dowry in Tamworth and Midleton; and from 6 till 11 H. 3. a Justice 
t Rot. de iisd. an. in d.  of Assize in this County. To the Monks of Bordsley he gave 
u Ex autog. penès Clem. Throkmorton ar.  two acres of land in Edrichestun; and left issue Will. his son and heir, one of the Justices of Assize also in this shire, for sundry 
w Pat. 22. & 25 H. 3. in d. Rot. F. 26 H. 3. m. 13.  years: and likewise in Commission for the Gaol delivery from 
x Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  27 till 37 H. 3. Which Will. confirmed 
z Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  to the Monks of Bordsley all the land that had been granted to them of his fee, within his lordship of Langley, his Seal 
a Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  of arms being a Label with 4. points standing in the place of a bend sinister; and left issue two daughters 
b Claus. 37 H. 3. m. 13. , his heirs, Alice the wife of Peter de Nevil, and Joan of Rob. de Hastang: From whom descended Theobald de Nevil, and john de Hastang, who were certified 
c Esc 23. E. 1. n. 130.  to hold 1 Knights Fee here of Will. de odingsell's in 23 E. 1.  
But it seems that the inheritance, which belonged to the two daughters above specified, came at length to be divided betwixt their heirs: for I find 
d F. levaat. Oct. Hill. 7 E. 2.  in 7 E. 2. and afterwards, that this manor of Budbroke became wholly possessed by Hastang; and in E. 3. time was passed 
f Ex autog. penès Will. Stafford de Blatherwike are.  away in Exchange, together with other lands; unto Thomas Beauchamp Earl 
d F. levat. Oct. Hill. 7. E. 2.  of Warw ● for the manors of Grafton and Upton-war in in Worcestersh. with whose posterity it continued till 3 H. 7. that all the other lands of that great earldom came to the Crown, 
f Ex autog. penès Will. Stafford de Blatherwik are.  as in Warwick is manifested. After which it was, by K. E. 6. in 1. of his reign granted 
g Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 9  (inter alia) unto john Dudley E. of Warwick and his heirs; but in 3 E. 6. exchanged 
h Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 9  back to the K. again; and the next ensuing year reobtained 
i Pat. ●● E. 6. p. 7.  upon another exchange: so that eschaeting to the Qu. in 1 Mariae, upon the attainder of the said John (then D. of Northumb.) it was leased 
k Pat. 1. M. p. 11.  out to john Kitley for xx●. years at the Rent of 16 li per an. and 4 nou. in 2. and 3. of her reign granted 
l Pat. 2. & 3 Ph. & M. p. 2.  to Edw. Sutton Lord Dudley, and the heirs male of his body; whose son and heir. viz. Edward Lord Dudley, in 31 Eliz. sold 
m Ex autog. penès T. Puckring mil. & B.  it to john Puckering Sergeant at Law, which John left issue Sir Tho. Puckering Kt and Bar. the late owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Michael) with all the Tithes, was by Rog. E. of Warwick given 
n Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 12. a.  to the Canons of his Collegiate Church in Warwick, upon its Foundation in 23 H. 1. who being thus possessed of it, granted 
o Ib. f. 10. a  the same to one Mt John a Canon there, to hold during life; with caution that in acknowledgement of the mother Church (id est the Coll. Church abovesaid) whereof it was a member, he should once every year within the quinzime of S. Michael distribute xvs amongst the Communicants of this parish. But shortly after this, there growing some difference betwixt Rob. de Curli, Lord of the manor of Budbroc (as I have already intimated) and the before specified Canons, in the presence of certain persons delegated by the Bishop of Worcester, to be Judges thereof, the said Rob. rendered 
p Ib. f. 9 b.  up to them all his title and claim therein, acknowledging it to be only a chapel belonging to that mother Church: By which recognition of his, it also appeareth 
q Ib. f. 9 b.  what Gl●be and tithes than appertained thereunto; viz. lx. acres of enclosure of the said town, on one part of the field, and as much on the other, together which the Priest's dwelling house, and Crofts anciently belonging to the Church: as also all the Tithe of Budbroc, aswell of the demesn as otherwise; and of Hampton, Norton, and Crevecuor; together with the Tithe of the Mill and Pool: all which were belonging to the said Church from the time of G●ffrey de Clinton, formerly mentioned, who is there styled Vetus Camerarius, in regard that his son Geffrey was also Chamberlain after him.  
By this Agreement doth it also appear, that the Vicar of Budbroc, and his successors should be presented to the said Church by the Canons of Warwick, yet not without the good liking and approbation of the before mentioned Rob de Curly and his heirs: But for better confirmation of this Church to those Canons, did Will. de Curly quit 
r F. levat. in die S. Ca●●. 12 H. 3.  all his right to them therein in 12 H. 3. In a●. 1291 (19 E. 1.) being valued 
s MS. in Scac.  at xuj marks, the portion out of it, belonging to the said Canons was certified to be xvs. But in 41 E. 3. the condition thereof stood thus; viz. 
t Regist. Col. de Warw. f. 57 a.  that it was a Prebendary to the beforementioned Coll. Church, and that the prebend did Present a Rector of Parson thereto; which Parson presented a Vicar, who served the Cure, and had a competent portion assigned unto him by the Bishop, the value of what the Rector then had, being x li per an. Howbeit, after this, viz. in an. 1398. 22 R. 2. there was a new Appropriation 
u Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 396. b. etc.  made thereof to the said Canons of Warwick by Tideman Bishop of Worcester, in respect that in the original annexation, the word successors of the Dean and Canons, to whom it had been first granted, was deficient, by reason whereof they had been outed from their possession in the time of Will. Wittlesey Archb. of Cant. there being a Pension 
w Tidem. f. 34. a.  of vi s. viij d. reserved to the said Bishop and his successors out of it: So that in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
x MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  at viij li. but in a●. 1584. (27 Eliz.) there was a new Ordination 
y Bullingh. f. 26. b.  or Composition made, whereby the Vicar's rights were better settled.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Giff. f. 39 ●.  Ric. de Bradewell Cler. 7 Id. Maii 127●.  D. Rad. de Hengham, & alii Canon. Eccl. b. M. Warwici. 

Ib. f. 153. a.  Petrus de Leicester Subdiac. 5. Cal. Dec. 1282.  D. Rad. de Hengham, & alii Canon. Eccl. b. M. Warwici. 

Ib. f. 329. a  Thomas de Houghton Pbr. 10 Cal. Apr. 1290.  D. Rad. de Hengham, & alii Canon. Eccl. b. M. Warwici. 

Geyn. f. 33. a  Petrus de Barton Subdiac. 7 Cal. jan. 1303.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Decan. Eccl. b. M. Warw. 

Ren. f, 53. b.  joh. de la Hale Pbr. 17. Cal. julii 1312.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Maid. f. 45. a.  D. Will. de Nayleston Cap. 2. Non. junii 1316.  Decan. ut suprà. 
D. Heur. de Hewynton 18 Cal. Maii 1319. 
Cob. f. 14. b●   Patroni Ecclesiae. 
 Prebendar. Preb. de Compton-Murdak. 
Nich. de Southam Pbr. 28. Nou. 1349. 
S. Germ. f● 125. b.   Prebendar. Preb. de Compton-Murdak. 
Sim. de Bloston 4. Julii 1354. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 11. a.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Tho. broke Rector Eccl. de Bodebrok. 
Rob. Lo●●kyn Pbr. 8. Feb. 1352. 
S. Germ. f. 110. a.   Patr. Eccl. 
 joh. de Bokyngham Prabendarius. 
Nich. Andrew 24. Julii 1357. 
Br. vol. 1● 22. b.   Patr. Vic. 
 Rector Eccl. de Budbrok. 
Rog. de Remstone Cap. 15. Dec. 1363. 
Bar. f. 39●   Patr. Eccl. 
 Prebendar. Preb. de Compton Murdak. 

S. Germ. f. 118. a.  Rob. de Caldewell Cler. 23. Apr. 1364.  Prebendar. Preb. de Compton Murdak. 

●i●. f. 9 b.  Rog. de Caldwelle 15. Cal. Maii 1365.  Prebendar. Preb. de Compton Murdak. 

S. Germ. f. 196. a.  Phil. Keys Pbr. 25. Aug. 1375.  Prebendar. Preb. de Compton Murdak. 

W●●. f. 45. a.  Magr. joh. Grafton 13. Jan. 1386.  Prebendar. Preb. de Compton Murdak. 

Ib. f. 49. b.  Thomas Young Cler. 27. Nou. 1387.  Patr. Vicariae. 
 Thomas Young Rector. 

Ib. f. 106. a.  joh. de Mason Pbr. 20. Febr. 1392.  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 

Cliff. f. 77. a.  joh. Rolton Cap. 2. Julii 1404.  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 156. b.  D. joh. Robyns Cap. ult. Sept. 1460.  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 

Ib. 189. b.  D. Will. Onne Cap. 10. Julii 1465.  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 

Gyg. 2. f. 62. a.  D. Humfr. Compton Cap. 23. Dec. 1509.  Decan. & Cap. Eccl. Coll. B. M. Warw. 

jeron. f. 16. a.  Steph. Richardson Pbr. 23. Maii 1524.  Burgenses villae Warw. 

Heath. f. 13. b.  Georgius Frekylton Pbr .. 1549.  Burgenses villae Warw. 

Ib. f. 14. a.  D. Henr. Maudesley Pbr. 21. Martii 1549.  Baliv●s & Burgenses Warw. 

Bull. f. 12. a.  Will. Bonde Cler. 2. Julii 1575.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Ib. f. 33. b.  Will. bond in art. Bacc. 30. Martii 1588.  Bal. & Burg. Warw. 

Ib. f. 38. a.  Thomas Abington Cler. 23. Julii 1588.  Bal. & Burg. Warw. 

Ib. f. 109. b.  joh. Claridge Cler. 16. Julii 1625.    

Hampton-Curli.  
THis taketh its name from the high situation thereof, hean, in our old Emglish, signifying the same with altus in Latin: for originally those of this name were called and written Heantone, and afterwards by corruptness in pronunciation, Hantone, Hamtone, and Hamton; the addition of Curli thereto being to distinguish it from the several other Hamtons in this County, because the Curlies were anciently Lords thereof.  
In the Conquerors Survey there is no mention of it, in regard it was involved with Budbroke, whereof it is still a member, and had a chapel 
z Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 9 b.  in K. Stephen's time belonging to that mother Church: which chapel was built (without question) by Robert de Curli, of whom I have spoke in Budbroke; for it is manifest, that in his time, and by him partly, it became endowed 
a Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 9 b.  with glebe at the Dedication of the churchyard; viz. three parts of one yard land enclosed, given by him; and two Acres a piece out of every yard land in the field, by each of his Tenants: whereunto did one Auschitell add 
b Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 9 b.  two acres, lying on one side of the Field, and two on the other; the Priest serving therein having, of ancient custom, out of the Town-woods House-bote, Hey-bote, and Fire-bote. And as this Hamlet was a member of Budbroke, so did the possession thereof continue to the Lords of that manor, being passed away therewith, in exchange, to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in E. 3. time, from john de Hastang (as in Budbroke appeareth) Neither hath it been ever since severed.   

Norton-Curli, alias Norton inferior.  
OF this place I have not found any mention till King Stephen's time, and then is it named 
c Ibid.  as a member of Budbroke, the family of Curli (anciently owners of it) giving occasion of that additional distinction thereto: From whom it came to Hastang; and from Hastang to the Earl of Warwick in E. 3. time, as Budbroke did, where my authorities for proof thereof are cited. But after the 10. of H. 6. at which time it was (with Budbroke and Hampton-Curli) possessed 
d Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  by Ric. Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, I have not seen any more thereof as a manor.   

Grove-Park.  
THE first mention I find of this place, is in 29 E. 1. where Henry de Pinkeni granted 
e Claus. 29 E. 1. in d. m. 2.  to the King (inter alia) the homage and service of Will. de Curli, and his heirs, for one Knights Fee held of him here; in which Record it is called la Grave, that is to say the Grove; showing, that it took its name originally from being a thick wood of high Trees, for in that sense we still use the word. By the same Record above cited 'tis also evident, that it was at first a member of Budbroke, and so divolving to Theob. de Nevil, son 
f Pasch. Fin. 15 E. 2.  and heir to Peter (by Alice, one of the daughters and coheirs of Will. de Curli, as the Descent in Budbroke showeth) in 12 E. 1. was by the said Theobald granted 
g Plac. de T. Mich. 32 E. 1. rot. 30.  to Philip de Gayton and Scolastica his wife, for life, with remainder 
h Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 3.  to Saier de Rochfort, son and heir of Ralph de Rochfort. But, in the end, Thomas de Hastang, descended from Joan the other daughter and coheir to Will. de Curli (as the Descent in Lemington-Hastang manifesteth) obtained it by purchase 
i F. levat. xv. Mich. 11 E. 3.  in 11 E. 3. from john Hakluyt and Alice his wife, in whom it seems the inheritance thereof was, the said Alice being the daughter and heir 
k Pasch. F. 15 E. 2.  of T●eobald de Nevil above specified.  
What interest it was that Hugh le Despenser, the elder, Earl of Winchester, had therein I know not, though it appears 
l Rot. F. 1 E. 3. m. 16. , that at the time of his death he was seized of it; whereupon the King granted out a Commission 
m Pat. 16 E. 3. p. 1 in d. m. 29.  to inquire: neither what was done therein can I find: but certain it is, that the family of Hastang for a time enjoyed 
n F●de div. Com. levat. xv. Pasch. 17 E. 3.  it, Saier de Rochfort before specified, by his Deed 
o Claus. 28 E. 3. in d. m. 23.  bearing date at Westminster, the Monday next after the Feast of S. john Port Latin 28 E. 3. totally releasing unto Sir john Hastang Knight, all his title and right therein. Which Sir john Hastang, being the last principal male branch of that Family, left issue two daughters and heirs (as in Lemington-Hastang appeareth) by whom, I suppose, it was passed away about the beginning of R. 2. time, to Thomas Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick: for the Lodge in the Park (which I take to be that which is now the Mannour-House) was built 
p Comp. Balliv. Warw. Com. penes S. A. eq. aur.  by him the said Earl in 17 R. 2. who died 
q Esc. 2 H. 4.  seized thereof in 2 H. 4. In the posterity of which Earl it continued till 3 H. 7. and then coming to the Crown, with all the rest of Warwick and Spenser's lands, as in my story of the Earls will appear, was by King Edward 6. in 1. of his reign, granted 
r Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 9  away together with the Castle of Warwick, and sundry other lands in this County, unto john Dudley Earl of Warwick and his heirs: After whose attainder it returned again to the Crown; and therein continued till Queen Elizabeth by her Letters 
s Pat. 8 Eliz. p. 7.  Patents in 8. of her reign, disposed of it to Robert Dudley Earl of Leic. and his heirs. Which Earl in 23 Eliz. past 
t Pat. 23 Eliz. p. 24.  it back to the said Queen.  
Having now done with the Parish of Budbroke, descending lower towards the bank of Avon, I come to a little Brook, which, rising betwixt Snitfeild and Wolverton, and passing by the skirts of Norton-Limesi, falleth into Avon near to Shireburne: Of these I shall therefore speak in their order.   

Snitfeild.  
THis, perhaps, had its name originally from the old English word Snide, which signifies a cutting or incision, as probably here may have been, to divide the ground before there was any habitation at all. In the Conq. time it was possessed 
u Domesd. lib●  by the Earl of Mellent, and esteemed at four hides, there being then a Church, and the whole rated at C s. In the general Survey then taken, it is written Snitefeld, having been the freehold of one Sexi before the Norman invasion. That it came to Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick, brother to the same Earl of Mellent, with the rest of those lands in this Shire, which he then had, there can be no doubt: for in 23 H. 1. Roger Earl of Warwick, (son to the said Henry) being owner of it, gave 
w Regist. de Warw. f. 12. a.  to the Collegiate-Church at Warwick one hide of land lying here, with two parts of the Tithes of all the enclosure; as also of the paunage of those woods, which belonged to this Village. It seems that Hugh fill. Ricardi (of whom in Wroxhall I have spoke) being enfeoft hereof by the same Earl Roger (for in King Stephen's time he 
x Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  gave the Church to the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick) granted this manor to Will. Cumin, who in H. 2. time wrote 
y Ex autog. in Offic. Armorum.  himself Dominus de Snitenesfeld; to whom succeeded Walter, his brother's son, as the Descent showeth.  
Which Walter gave 
z Cart. 51 H. 3. m. 10. per Insp.  to the Monks of Bordsley certain lands lying here, adjoining to Songer before specified; as also in 
a Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  Stretton super Fosse: but his son Walter, being in rebellion against King John, forfeited his lands, which were seized on for that offence: howbeit in 1 H. 3. returning to obedience, he had restitution 
b Claus. 1 H. 3. m. 20.  of them again. Of these Cumins was Will. the last male branch; who being dead 
c Claus. 18. Joh. m. 2.  in 18. joh. Margery his widow (and an heir 
d Claus. 20 H. 3. m. 7. ) then took to husband 
e Claus. 18 joh. m. 2.  Will de Hastings. Which Will. Cumin left issue a daughter and heir called Margery, within 
f Claus. 13 H. 3 m. 21.  age in 13 H. 3. and in Ward to Will. de Cantilupe, but afterwards married to 
g Claus. 20 H. 3. m. 7.  john de Cantilupe a younger son to the said Will. who in 36. H. 3. was certified 
h Testa de Nevil.  to hold one Knights fee, here in Snitterfeld of Thomas de Clinton, the said Thomas holding it over of the Earl of Warwick. This John, having his seat here, obtained to himself and his heirs, of King H. 3. a Charter 
i Cart. 41 H. 3. m. 2.  bearing date at Worcester 24. Sept. 41 H. 3. for a weekly market at this place upon the Wednsday; and a fair once every year, to hold for three days; viz. the Even● day, and morrow of S. Kenelm. After which, Margery, wife to the said John, surviving her husband, did in her widowhood release 
k Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  to the Monks of Bordfley the suit, which by their attorneys they had used to make to his Court at Snitfeild, for the lands they held within that fee.  

Will. Cumin 5. Steph.  
Rob. Cumin. 

Walt. Cumin 5 H. 2.- Margeria 

Walt. Cumin 1 H 3.  
Will. Cumin defunctus 18. Joh.- Margeria haeres- Will. de Hastings 2. maritus. 

Margeria filia & haeres.- joh. de Cantilupo 20 H. 3. 


a Ex autog penès Sim. Mountfort ar.  Walt. de Cantilupe Rector Eccl. de Sn●●feild 9 E. 2.  
joh. de Cantilupe miles 9 E. 2. 

Alianora 17 E. 2.- Thomas West 17 E. 2. 


c F. levat. Oct. Mich. 4 E. 3.  joh. West 4. E. 3.  
Thomas West miles obiit 10 R. 2. 


d Esc. 14 H. 4. n. 16.  Thomas West miles, obiit 6 H. 4. 


e Esc. 4 H. 5. n. 28.  Thomas West miles obiit 4 H. 5. s. prole.  

f Esc. 4 H. 5. n. 28.  Regin. West, frater & haeres, dominus la war, obiit 29 H. 6. 


g Esc. 29 H. 6.  Ric. West aetat, 19 an. 29 H. 6.          

b Ex autog penès Edw. Peto eq. aur.  joh. de Cantilupe miles 12 E. 2.          
joh. Cumin.     
To the said john de Cantilupe and Margery succeeded another John, who in 25 E. 1. received summons 
l Claus. 25 E. 1. in d. m. 26. , with divers other great men, to attend Edward the King's eldest son, then Lieutenant to the King for defence of the Realm, at Newcastle upon Tine upon S. Nicholas day, to march against the Scots; and the next year following was 
m Ex Rot. vet. penès W. le Nere eq. aur.  in that memorable battle of Fawkirk: as also in 1 E. 2. assigned 
n Pat. 1 E. 2. p. 2. m. 21.  one of the Commissioners for conservation of the peace in this County; and for causing the Articles in the Statute of Winchester to be observed: so also in 
o Claus. 3 E. 2. m. 7.  3.7. 
p Pat. 7 E. 2. in d. p. 2. m. 6.  and 9 
q Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 2. m. 6●  E. 2. In 
r Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  5, 6, 7.10. and 11 R. 2. he was one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. In 9 E. 2. being a Knight he bore 
s Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  for his arms 3. Leopard's heads jessant flower de Lis, Or. To whom succeeded John his son and heir, called 
t Ex autog. penès E. Peto eq. aur.  john de Cantilupe junior; who in 12 E. 2. was also a Knight, 
u Ex autog. penès E. Peto eq. aur.  but after that year I find nothing of him, and therefore do conclude, that he died shortly after, his father being then alive; For in 17 E. 2. the said Sir john de Cantilupe, the elder, entailed 
w F. levat. 3. sept. Mich. 17 E. 2.  this manor upon Thomas West, and Alianore his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies; paying to him the said Sir John and Maud then his wife xl li. sterling, yearly, during their lives; with remainder, for want of issue by the said Thomas and Alianore, to the right heirs of the said Sir John, which Alianore was daughter and heir to the said● Sir john de Cantilupe.  
It seems that Sir john de Cantilupe died that very year; for before the end thereof it appears, that the same Thomas and Alianore obtained a Charter 
x Cart. 17 E. 2. n. 10. , bearing date at Westminster 7. Maii, for the change of the Wednsday market, weekly here, unto Tuesday, and enlarging the fair unto eight days, beginning on the even of S. Kenelm as abovesaid; and granting 
y Cart. 17 E. 2. n. 10.  also unto the said Thomas and Alianore, and the heirs of their two bodies, Free-warren in all their demesn lands here: which Thomas was 
z Claus. 17 E. ●. in d. m. 24.  one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament held at Westminster the same year. To these Thomas and Alianore succeeded Thomas their son 
a F. levat. Oct. Mich. 4 E. 3.  and heir, who was a Knight, and past 
b Claus. 10 ●. 2. m. 34.  away this manor, about the beginning of R. 2. time, to Sir William Beauchamp Kt. and his heirs, in exchange for the manors of Newenton-Tony, and Stretford-Tony in Wilt-shire, but reserving an yearly Rent of x li. per annum out of it, to himself and his heirs.  
Which Sir William being he that was Lord Bergavenny (and brother to Thom. Earl of Warwick) died 
c Est. 12 H. ●. n. 32.  seized thereof in 12 H. 4. leaving Richard his son and heir 14. years of age: But some entail there was, or other settlement hereof in remainder, after the death of Joane, wife to the same Lord Bergavenny, upon Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick and his heirs; for it appears 
d Esc. 14 H. 4. n. 35.  that she held it during her life; and the said Earl Richard afterwards: By which means it came at length to the Crown, through the attainder of Edward Plantagenet Earl of Warwick in H. 7. time; and was (inter alia) granted 
e Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 7.  out, to Richard Morison Esquire, and his heirs 29. Aug. 37 H. 8. who sold it 
F. levat. T. Mich. 38 H. 8.  the next year following to john Hales (of whom in Coventre I have spoke) which John, being a wealthy man, through a beneficial 
* clerk of the hamper.  Office that he had, whereby he acquired a great estate, especially in Monastery lands, and living unmarried enriched his kindred much (as elsewhere I have in some sort shown) disposing of this Lordship to Bartholomew his third brother, who died 
g Esc. 41 Eliz.  seized thereof 15. Febr. 41 Eliz. leaving Bartholomew his son and heir thirty years of age: which last mentioned Bartholomew being afterwards made a Knight by King James, and having no issue, did, in consideration of 1500 li. paid in hand, and 500 marks at his death, where he should appoint, settle it upon Stephen Hales of Newland Esquire (his near kinsman) and his heirs; whose grandchild, scil. Stephen, now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. James) was given to 
Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  the Canons of S. Sepulchers in Warwick by Hugo fill. Ricardi, about King Stephen's time, as I have already intimated: But in 20 H. 2. there growing a controversy betwixt the said Canons and William Cumin, than Rector thereof, the same was determined 
i Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  by Roger Bishop of Worcester, and Adam Abbot of Evesham, as Delegates from Pope Alexander the third, in this manner; viz. that the said William should yearly pay to those Canons, in the name of this Church, one mark of silver yearly within the Octaves of S. Michael; and when it should become void, that Walter Cumin, the Patron, and his heirs might present thereunto; but, that the Parson presented, before he did receive institution, should give security to the said Canons, by his corporal Oath, to make just payment of that sum, yearly, unto them.  
In anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) this Church was valued 
MS. in 〈◊〉  at xx. marks, the Canons of Warwick receiving one mark, as a Portion, out of the same: but about 17 E. 2. Walter Stapleton Bishop of Exeter obtained 
l F. levat. Oct. J. Bapt. 18 E. 2.  the perpetual Patronage of it, from Walter de Cantilupe; and made an exchange 
m Cart. 2 E. 3. n. 44. per Insp.  thereof, unto the Canons of Warwick before specified, for certain messages and lands, lying without Temple-barr in the Parish of S. Clement Danes, within the suburbs of London, together with the advouson of the said Church of S. Clement: at which time the said Canons had the King's licence for 
n Cart. 2 E. 3. n. 44. per Insp.  appropriating thereof to their own use, it being accordingly effected by 
o Cobham f. 110. a.  Thomas Cobham Bishop of Worcester, 3. Id. junii 1325, (18 E. 2.) and the vicarage ordained 
p Horlton vol. 2. f. 40. a. b.  by Adam de Orlton, his successor, 14. Jan. 1330. 4 E. 3. which vicarage was in 26 H. 8. valued 
u MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  at x li.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. joh. de Cantilupo. 
Walt. de Cantilupo Subdiac. Cal. junii 1288. 
Giff. f. 297. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
Philippus de Hambury Cler. 5. Id. Dec. 1326. 
Cob. f. 124. a. b.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
Will. de Lemynton Pbr. 15. Dec. 1330. 
Horl. vol. 1. f. 21. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
Walt. Powyk Pbr. 3. Matii 1386. 
Wak. f. 45. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
D. Will. Walton Pbr. 15. Sept. 1432. 
Pult. f. 136. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
D. joh. Chestryfeld Pbr. 28. Oct. 1444. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 4. b.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
D. Ric. Harry's Pbr. 2. Jan. 1444. 
Ib. f. 8. b.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
..... 10. Julii 1465. 
Ib f. 191. k.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
D. Rog. Clarke Cap. 3. Junii 1485. 
Alc. f. 149. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
D. joh. Done Pbr. 6. Junii 1515. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 138. b.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
Thomas Hargreve Pbr. 3. Junii 1541. 
Bell. f. 26. b.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
D. Thomas Burton Pbr. 18. Maii 1557. 
Heath. f. 26. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
joh. Peder in S. Theol. Bac. 26. Sept. 1561. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
D. Thomas Ferymon Cler. 15. Oct. 1571. 
Bul. f. 5. a.   D. Episcopus Wigorn. 
joh. Smyth Cler. 20. Apr. 1597. 
Ib. ●●. ●7. ●.     

Wolverton●  
IN the conqueror's time Robert de Stadford was possessed 
r domesday lib.  of one hid, one virgate, and a third part lying in this Village, 
s domesday lib.  valued at xx s. and then held of him by Urser; all which, before the Norman invasion, belonged to one Simund a Dane. The residue, viz. two hides and a half and two parts of a virgate, did Will. fill. Corbucionis hold, with the woods thereto belonging which were in length one furlong, and half a furlong in breadth: as also one House of viij d. rent, lying in Warwick, be-being a member thereof; all which were rated at xxx s. and had been the freehold of one Ernvin, in Edward the Confessors days. In the general Survey 
s Dom●sday lib.  then taken it is written Ulwarditone, which shows that the original denomination thereof proceeded from some ancient possessor that it had in the Saxons time. But touching that proportion so held by Robert de Stadford I find no further mention under the name of Wolverton, which makes me suppose that the Village called Norton-Limesi is it; and that what Peter Corbution, son to the same William, granted 
t Ex autog. penès .... Stanton gen.  to William the son of Remfred, and his heirs, by the appellation of Wolfordintone, was the same part and no more than is above mentioned, which he gave to hold of him the said Peter and his heirs by the third part of a Kts. Fee; yet so, as that xx s. yearly (whereof x s. to to be paid at Easter, and x s. at Michaelmas) should suffice in lieu of that service.  

Remfredus. 

Will fill. Remfredi temp. Regis H. 2. 

Petrus de Wulwardinton 1 H. 3. 

Walt. de Wolwardinton- Margeria. 

Petrus de Wolwardinton miles 7 E. 1.- Aliva 

Tho. de Wolvardington, Rector Eccl. de Lobenham. 19 E. 3.  
Will. de Wolvardinton.  
Petrus de Wolvardinton, defunctus 10 E. 3. 

joh. de Brome defunctus 10 E. 3. Eliz. filia & haeres.- Eustach. de Folvill 

Will. de Brome fill. & haeres 25 E. 3.      
joh. de Wolvardinton 1 E. 3.- Alianora. 10 E. 3.- 
a F. levat. xv. Hill. 10 E. 3.  Will. Mufard 2. maritus. 


c Plat. coram R. T. Mich. 7. H. 5. rot. 96. Leic.  Margeria. filia & haeres.- 
b Plat. coram R. T. Mich. 7. H. 5. rot. 96. Leic.  joh. Walgrave 


d Plat. coram R. T. Mich. 7. H. 5. rot. 96. Leic.  Warinus Walgrave  

e Plat. coram R. T. Mich. 7. H. 5. rot. 96. Leic.  Walterus Walgrave. 


f Plat. coram R. T. Mich. 7. H. 5. rot. 96. Leic.  joh. Walgrave 7 H. 5.                   
To this William the son of Remfred succeeded Peter, who, residing here, assumed his surname from this place: Of whom what I find most memorable, is, that he was in 
u Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 17.  rebellion against K. John, by reason whereof his lands were seized; but in 1 H. 3. returning to obedience, he had restitution 
w Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 17.  of them again: And that in 18 H. 3. he gave 
x Rot. P. 18 H. 3.  one mark fine to the King for coursing in the Forest. Which William had issue Walter, who gave to Richard, than Rector of the Church of S. Mary Magdalen at Tanworth in this County● and his successors, one mess. situate in Tanworth, to hold of him the said Walter and his heirs in pure alms; his Deeds 
y Ex autog. penès Will. Paulet. ar.  whereby he made that grant, having a large Crescent betwixt two stars in the impression of the Seal, which hath been esteemed by skilful Antiquaries for a badge only used by those who had made a journey to the Holy landlord. To the said Walter succeeded Peter, who being a Knight 
z Claus. 7 E. 1. in d. m. 8.  in 7 E. 1. as also one 
a Pat. 7 E. 1. in d.  of the Justices for Gaol-delivery at Warwick, was in 33 E. 1. one of 
b Claus. 33 E. 1. in d. m. 15.  the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster, which Peter had 
c Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  issue john, William, and Peter; as also Thomas, Parson of Lobenham in Leicester-shire, and Founder 
d Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  of the Chantry at Stretton super Dunsmore in this County. But all these dying without issue male, Elizabeth daughter to the last Peter became his heir, and was first 
e F. levat. xv. Hill. 10 E. 3.  the wife of john Brome, but afterwards of 
f F. levat. xv. Hill. 10 E. 3.  Eustace de Folvill.  
By which john Brome she had issue William, upon whom this Lordship was entailed 
g F. levat. xv. Hill. 10 E. 3.  in 10 E. 3. who, being within age at the death of his father, became Ward 
h Ex autog. penes S. A. eq. aur●  for the same to Sir Thomas West Kt. (by right of descent from Alianore his mother, daughter and heir to Sir john de Cantilupe of Snitfeild; Corbicon's Fees being settled on the Ancestor of that Sir john de Cantilupe, as in Stodley I shall show.) which Sir Thomas West, in consideration of C s. and at the solicitation of some friends of the said William, first quitted 
i Ex autog. penes S. A. eq. aur.  his said custody; and afterwards, upon the request of William Breton, released 
k Ex autog. penes S. A. eq. aur.  also his right to the said sum. But how this manor passed from Brome I yet know not: howbeit, long it was not afterwards ere that the said William Bretoun become owner thereof, as by his several feoffments 
l Ex autog. in Offic. Arm.  made in 35, and 43 E. 3. appeareth; in the later whereof he styles himself a Knight. But the next that possessed it, though I have not seen how, was john Boteler; who in 8 H. 4. wrote 
m Cliff. f. 95. a.  himself Dominus de Wolvardinton: which John sold it (as I suppose) to the Earl of Warwick, or to certain feoffees for his use: for in 10 H. 6. Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick was certified 
n Rot. in Scac. penès R●●. R.  to be owner thereof: from whom it descended to Anne his daughter, as heir to Henry D. of Warwick her brother of the whole blood, wife to Richard Nevil Earl of Salisbury, and in her right of Warwick (as in my story of the Earls appeareth.) Which Richard and Anne in 8 E. 4. according to the appointment of the before specified E. Richard, expressed by his last Will and Testament, caused assurance 
o F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. 9 E. 4.  to be made thereof (inter alia) to the Dean and Canons of the Collegiate Church in Warwick and their successors. After the dissolution whereof in 37 H. 8. it was passed 
p Pat. ●7 H. 8. p. 9  out of the Crown, 13. Julii the same year, unto Clement Throkmorton esquire, and Alexander Avenon, and their heirs: which Clement died seized of it 13. Dec. 16 Eliz. leaving Job his son and heir 28. years of age; who sold it, soon after, to William Baylies, and Thomas Staunton Gent. for within two years after I find that they kept 
q Rot. Cur de an. 18 Eliz. penès .... Stanton. gen.  a Court-Baron here, as Lords thereof, the grandchild of which Thomas now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to the blessed Virgin) being in anno 1291 (19 E. 1.) valued 
r MS. in Scac.  at x. marks, was re-edified, it seems, in E. 2. time; for it appears 
s Maid. f. 29. a. , that Walter de Maydeneston Bishop of Worcester dedicated it, with the high Altar xi. Cal. julii 9 E. 2. But in 26 H. 8. I find it 
t MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. a  rated at viij li. the Synodals and Procurations then issuing out of it being ix s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Petrus de Wolwardinton. 

Giff. f. 191. a.  Walt. de Wolwardinton Cap. 16. Cal. Dec. 1283.  joh. Dominus de Wolvardinton. 

Geyn. f. 46. b.  Walt. filius Alexandri Cap. 2. Cal. Aug. 1307.  William. Musard. 

〈◊〉. vol. 1. f. 19 b.  D. Rob. de Alne. 1. Julii 1329.  William. Musard. 

〈◊〉. vol. 2. f. 43. b.  Rob. de Hertyndon Cler. 5. Nou. 1340.  Will. de Brome. 

〈◊〉. f. 26. a.  joh. de Creswell Pbr. 18. Sept. 1351.  Will. le Breton Dominus de Wolvardinton. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Ric. de Fladbury ..... 1354.  johanna uxor dudum Will. Breton mil. 

W●k. f. 44. b.  William. Flokkeshull Pbr. 12. Nou. 1386.  joh. Boteler D. de Wolvardinton. 

Cliff. f. 95. a.  Thom. Wright Pbr. 1. Dec. 1406.  joh. Lee de Warwick, Will. Hopkyns de eadem, Will. Broke de Coventre. 

Marg. vol. 1 f. 8. b.  D. Thom. Bayton Cap. 2. Maii 1422.  ...................... 

P●lt. f. 86. a.  Thomas Roger 5. Dec. 1430.  Tho. Hugford ar. Nich. Rody. Will. Berkswell Cler. Feoffati H. Ducis warwici. 

C●●p. vol. 1. f. 22. b.  joh. Alysaunder ult. Junii 1445.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

Carp. vol. 2. f. 15. a.  joh. Stamford Cap. 17. Dec. 1470.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

Ib. f. 70. a.  Clement Smyth art. Magr. ult. Apr. 1475.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

Al●. f. 116. b.  D. Will. Mundes Cap. 13. Junii 1483.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

Mort. f. 48. a.  D. Rob. Whingar Pbr. 5. Feb. 1492.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

Gyg. 2 f. 67. a.  D. william. clerk Pbr. 4. Martii 1510.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

jeron. f. 27. a.  D. Edw. Mulgan Pbr. 29. Aug. 1526.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

Ib. f. 40. b.  D. Thom. Wade Pbr. 24. Sept. 1528.  De●an. & Capitulum Eccl. Coll. B. Mariae Warw. 

Ibid.  D. joh. Hyoks Pbr. 29. Sept. 1528.  Cath. relicta Clementis Throkmorton ar. 

●all. f. 11. ●.  Clemens Walford Cler. 10. Apr. 1575.  Thomas Stanton ar. 

Ib. f. 67. b.  D. Edw. Belfeild Cler. ... Maii 1597.  jac. Rex. 

Ib. f. 100 b.  Georgius Tonge Cler. 22. Oct. 1619.    

Shirburne.  
Near to the conjunction of this torrent with Avon, stands Shireburne, which had its name originally from the said brook, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, in our old English signifying a clear running stream; for so is this. In the Conquerors Survey this 
u Domesd. lib.  Village (written Scireburne) was certified to contain two hides and a half, then valued at L s. and possessed by the Earl of Mellent, having been, before the Norman Invasion, the freehold of Edricus and Levegot: From which Earl it came to Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwirk, with other lands in this County of a great extent; whose son, Earl Roger, gave 
w Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 12. a.  half a hide and two parts of the Tithe of the enclosure, here, unto his Collegiate Church at Warwick, upon the Foundation thereof in 23 H. 1. But the residue of this Lordship, with the Mill, did he bestow 
x MS. in O●●ic. Arm. [L. 17] f. 148. a.  upon the knight's Templars; which part, by the Survey 
y Ex Cod. MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  taken in 31 H. 2. was valued at iii li. viij s. v d. the Tenants at that time thereof, being by custom to mow three days, and reap three, for their Landlords, having their diet given them: as also to mow their Meadow here, and to make the Hay at their own charge; and upon Christmas Eve to pay two d. for every yard land, or four Hens, at their choice.  
Which Templars in 32 H. 3. had a Charter 
z Cart. 32. H. 3. m. 4.  of Free-warren granted to them in all their demesn lands here. But after this, upon the suppression and expulsion of the Templars, Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick seized 
a Esc. 9 E. 2.  upon this manor as an Eschaet: howbeit, as all the rest of their lands came to the Hospitalars (as in Balshall shall be showed) so did this; and by that means, at the general dissolution by King H. 8. divolved to the Crown; wherein it continued till King Edward 6. 22. Apr. in the seventh of his reign, past 
b Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 6.  it away to Thomas Lucy of Cherlecote esquire, and his heirs, whose posterity do enjoy it at this day.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) being anciently appropriated to 
c Claus. 6 E 2. m. 30.  the said Knights Templars, yielded 
d Claus. 6 E 2. m. 30.  vi s. viij d. yearly to the Canons of the Collegiate Church in Warwick; and in 14 E. 3. was valued 
e Rot: de Nonis garb. etc.  at 5 li. but in 26 H. 8. there is no mention of it.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Magister militiae Templi in Anglia. 
Henr. de asps Pbr. 4. Cal. Oct. 1289. 
Giff. f. 303. b.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
Nich. de la More Cap. 17. Cal. junii 1324. 
Cob. f. 35. b.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
joh. Bakere Pbr. 22. Apr. 1338. 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 10. b.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
Thomas de Hales Pbr. 28. Aug. 1349. 
S. Germ, f. 128. b.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
Philippus de Wolvardinton Pbr. 5. Julii 1357. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 22. b.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
Will. de Harpecote Pbr. 11. Julii 1357. 
Ib. f. 25. a.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
Will. de Peek Pbr. 17. Sept. 1370. 
Lyn. f. 5. b.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
Thomas de Kirby Pbr. 8. Nou. 1402. 
Cliff. f. 20. a.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
D. Will. lawless Pbr. 8. Apr. 1427. 
Pult. f. 16. a.   Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 

Ib. f. 70. a.  D. joh. Cokkes 13. Aug. 1429.  Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 

Bourch. f. 66. a.  D. joh. Hogge Cap. 19 Oct. 1439.  Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 170. b.  D. joh. joys Cap. penult. Martii 1462.  Prior Hospit. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 

Ib. f. 244. a.  D. Thomas Hessyl Cap. 2. Febr. 1469.  joh. Beaufitz ar. firmarius domus Praeceptoriae de Balshal, sibi dimiss. per Will. Torney Priorem Pr. S. joh. Jerusalem in Angl. 
Rich. Enkeston Cap. penult. Martii 1475. 
Carp. vol. ●● f. 63. a.   Prior Hospital. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
D. joh. Weston Cap. 7. Apr. 1486. 
Alc. f. 156. a.     

Fulbroke.  
FOllowing the stream of Avon I come next to Fulbroke, which perhaps had its name from the depth of the River there. In the conqueror's time, being possessed 
f Domesd. lib.  by the Earl of Mellent, it contained two hides, having then a M●ll rated at xii s. but the whole was valued at lx s. and held by one Alfled, a woman, in Edward the Confessors days. But as Shirburne (last spoke of) with divers other lands that the said Earl of Mellent had in this Shire, came to Henry de Newburgh, his brother, so did this of Fulbroke, as it seems; for in 23 H. 1. Roger Earl of Warwick, son to the said H●nry, gave 
g Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 12. a.  to his Collegiate Church at Warwick. then newly founded, half a hide of land, and two parts of the Tithes of his demesn here; as also two parts of the Tithes of the Mill: and enfeoft Geffrey de Turvill or his father thereof; for in 12 H. 2. Earl William his son certified 
h Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  that the said Geffrey held of him one Knights Fee de veteri feoffamento: and in 10 R. 1. I find 
i Rot. P. 10 R. 1. , that William de Turvill possessed it. After which time till 20 H. 3. I have not met with any more mention of this place; and than it appears 
k Testa de N.  that Simon de Turvill, and Roger de Craft answered for half a knight's Fee here, and in Wodecote; which half Knights Fee in 36 H. 3. was held 
l Testa de N.  by Roger de Craft and john M●ce, and in 
m Esc. 52 H. 3.  52 H. 3. by Henry Hubaud.  
How it comes to pass I cannot yet discover, but plain it is, that this manor, about the beginning of Edw. 1. time, was the inheritance of Isabella, wife to William Gernun; which William and Isabella in 11 E. 1. sold 
n F. levat. Craft. Mart. 11 E. 1.  it to William de Hynkelee and Alice his wife, and the heirs of the said William de Hynkelee; reserving to themselves and their heirs two messages one Mill, x s. rent, and two yard land; as also an annuity of six marks of silver yearly, to be paid at the Feast of S. Michael the archangel, together with the service of one Kts. Fee: which said service of one Knights Fee and Rent of six marks, with the homage and service due from Nicholas de Warwick and Joan his wife for the lands that he held in this Lordship, the said William Gernun and Isabella granted 
o F. levat. Craft. Ascens. 21 E. 1.  to William de Sutton in 21 E. 1. And the next year following did the same Nicholas de Warwick & Joan his wife obtain 
p Plac. de T. Mich. 22 E. 1. rot. 1.  the whole manor of Alice the widow of William de Hynkelee before specified, in exchange for the manor of Stoke in Leicestershire; whereof being so possessed, in 34 E. 1. he purchased 
q Esc. 34 E. 1. n. 122.  of the King a Court-Leet here, to himself and his heirs; as also Assize of Bread and Beer, Infangthef, Gallows, and Weyfs, with other privileges; for all which he was to pay 
r Esc. 34 E. 1. n. 122.  a certain Rent into the Exchequer, yearly, by the hands of the Shiriff for the time being.  
Of this Nicholas his parentage I am not very certain, though I find his name in these parts in the times of 
s Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  H. 2. King John 
t Claus. 6. Joh. m. 8. , and H. 3. 
u Rot. F. 39 H. 3. m. 7.  but of himself 'tis apparent, that he was a man learned in the Laws, and 
w Brevia R. de an. 18 E. 1.  attorney general to the King. In 5 E. 1. he attended 
x Pat. 5 E. 1. m. 23.  William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in his Welsh expedition. In 24 E. 1. he was 
y Pat. 24 E. 1. in d. m. 11.  one of the Commissioners assigned to inquire after certain malefactors that had trespassed in the Earl of Warwick's Park at Studley. (in this Shire) the said Earl being then in Scotland. In 
z Pat. 32 E. 1. in d. m. 23.  32 E. 1. one of the Justices of Assize and Gaol-delivery; so also in 
a Pat. de ijsd. an. in dorso.  1. and 3. E. 2. and had issue two sons, viz. Nicholas and Will. which Nicholas was he that wedded Elizabeth the daughter and heir of Richard de Loges of Chesterton; of whom I find nothing farther memorable than what I have observed in Chesterton, except his going 
b Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 2. m. 30.  into Wales, with divers other persons of quality in the King's service in 15 E. 2. and that in 17 E. 2. he is in the list 
c Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  of tho●e Esquiers and men at arms in this County, whose names were then returned into the Chancery. But William de Warwick (his other son) who bore 
d Ex autog. penès Edw. Pe●o eq. aur.  for his arms Sable 6. guts Or, had this Lordship, though he kept it but a while; for in 18 E. 2. it appears 
e Esc. 18 E. 2. n. 83. , that john de Hastings Lord Bergavenny died seized of it, leaving Laurence his son and heir 5. years of age. After which (scil. the next ensuing year) it was, inter alia, assigned 
f Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 29.  to Julian, than wife of Thomas le Blount, as part of her dowry, by the death of the said john de Hastings her former husband, being then valued at nineteen li. xvii s. two d. ob. and in like sort was enjoyed 
g Esc. 28 E. 3. n. 59  by William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon, her third husband, who held it of the King in Capite by the payment 
h Esc. 41 E. 3. n. 34.  of vi s. two d. per annum for all services: the last of which family (viz. of Hastings) that enjoyed it, was john de Hastings, son and heir to John Earl of Pembroke, who died seized 
i Esc. 13 R. 2. n. 51.  thereof in 13 R. 2. without issue, leaving Reginald Lord Grey of Ruthin his cousin and next heir, as the descent in Fillongley showeth.  
But by the entail of Hasting's lands (whereof in Fillongley I have also spoke) it came to William Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny (a younger brother to the Earl of Warwick:) for I find that Joan his Lady built a sumptuous Gatehouse here, Hospitium nobilis Domini satis habile, ut Duci, suo adventu complaceret, saith Rous 
k Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 145. : as also a Lodge called by the name of Bergavenny, which stood undemolished 
l L●l. Itin. ●●. 4. f. 166.  about the later end of King H. 8. time, the said gatehouse being ruined 
m Hist. MS. I. Rous p. 145.  long before. The next possessor of it, that I find, was John Duke of Bedford (third son to King H. 4.) though how he obtained it I have not yet seen; who in 10 H. 6. held 
m Rot. in Scac. penès R●m. R.  it by the fourth part of a Knights Fee. This Duke first 
n Pat. 1 E. 4. p. 3● m. 17.  made the Park, and built that little Castle of brick and stone, within the compass of it, which was such an eyesore to the Earls of Warwick, as Leland 
o L●●. I●in. ●● suprà.  affirmeth; and died 
p Esc. 14 H. 6.  seized thereof in 14 H. 6. leaving King H. 6. (his nephew) his cousin and next 
q Esc. 14 H. 6.  heir, who in 28. of his reign granted 
r Pat. 28 H. 6. p. 2. n. 3.  the custody thereof to john Talbot Lord L'isle, to hold during life, and to make use of the buildings therein for his own proper habitation at all times, except when himself should be there.  
Being thus in the Crown, I find 
s Pat. 2 E. 4. p. 1. m. 13.  that K.E. 4. in 2. of his reign, gave it unto Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, and his heirs; after whose death, at Barnet-field, the Park was granted 
t Pat. 12 E. 4. p. 1. m. 3.  to George D. of Clarence, to hold during life; who shortly after obtained 
Pat. 14 E. 4. p. 1. m. 5.  an estate in tail thereof to himself and the heirs male of his body: upon the attainder of which Duke in 18 E. 4. it was certified 
w Esc. 18 E. 4. , that the before specified Castle of brick was ruinous; so likewise the gatehouse of stone, and the Lodge; as also a chapel, which in times past had been a Parish-Church. After this, viz. in 2 H. 8. the custody of the Park was granted 
x Pat. 2 H. ●.  to Thomas Lucy, than one of the Sewers to the King, to hold during pleasure: But in 1 E. 6. john Dudley Earl of Warwick obtained 
y Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 9  the inheritance of it (together with the Castle of Warwick and divers other great Lordships) upon whose attainder, which happened in 1 Mariae, as I have elsewhere showed, the Qu. 
z Pat. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. p. 8.  passed it unto Sir Francis Englefield Knight, to hold in Capite: Since which it is come to the Lucy's of Cherlecote by purchase, the last Sir Thomas having renewed the Park, and, by the addition of Hampton woods thereto, enlarged it much.  
Touching the Depopulation here, I find, that it hath been very ancient; for in 
Ex lib. de 〈◊〉. m●lit. ●● Scac. ●●nès Rem. ●.  6 H. 6. there were but 4 Inhabitants: nay, very shortly after, our countryman Rous makes this complaint 
Hist. MS. ●. Rous p. ●45. , Apud Fulbroke (saith he) quondam erat Rectoria, Ecclesia destruitur Villanis effugatis solùm Manerium remanet, & residuum imparcatur (he means enclosed) per Johannem D. Bedfordiae, fratrem Regis Henrici quinti, qui ibi aedificavit turrim nobilem Castro aequipollentem, sed modo quasi nihil est: And a little further he goes on thus,— & per talem imparcationem via, olim secura, modò per sepes & palos obtenebrata, fit latibulum latronum, carcer fidelium, locus multiformis supplicii, etc. Which Castle (being ruinous, as I have said) was pulled down, in the beginning of H. 8. time, by Sir Will. Compton Knight, who had then the custody of the Park; and the materials thereof carried 
L●l. I●in. 〈◊〉 4. f. 66.  to build his House at Compton-winyate.  
The Church in 14 E. 3. was valued 
Rot. de ●●nès garb. ●c.  at lx. marks; but in 26 H. 8. no notice is taken of it, having been demolished before that time.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Will. de Clinton Comes Huntindon. 
Henr. de Burlyngham Pbr. 30. Apr. 1337. 
Mon●. f. ●. a.   D. Will. de Clinton Comes Huntindon. 
joh. Wodecock Pbr. 6. Cal. Oct. 1337. 
Hem. f. 10. b.   D Sym. Geynesbury Rector Eccles. de Hampton Episc. 
Sim. le Bakere Pbr. 22. Apr. 1338. 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 10. a.   D. Juliana Comitissa Huntind. 
Henr. Spenser ult. Jan. 1358. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 26. a.   D. Juliana Comitissa Huntind. 
D. Will. de Stanceby 19 Julii 1363. 
Bar. f. 36. b.   joh. de Hastings Comes Pembr. 
Ric. tailor Pbr. 14. Junii 1370. 
Lyn. f. 4. a.   D. Episc. contemplatione Nich. Lylling mil. 
D. Ric. de Whashford Pbr. 18. Martii 1383. 
Wak f. 38. a   D. Ric. 2. Rex Angl. ratione terr. Joh. de Hastings Com. Pembr. in manu sua etc. 
Thomas Shepey 23. Apr. 1384. 
Ibid.   D. Ric. 2. Rex Angl. ratione terr. Joh. de Hastings Com. Pembr. in manu sua etc. 
joh. Harry Cap. penult. Mati 1388. 
Ib. f. 52. ●.   D. Ric. 2. Rex Angl. ratione terr. Joh. de Hastings Com. Pembr. in manu sua etc. 
D. Henr. Norreys Pbr. 28. Julii 1389. 
Ib. f. 65. a.   D. Philippe Comitissa Pembr. 
Thom. Tymburland 1. Oct. 1398. 
Tid. ●. 26. ●.   D. Episcopus. 
Edm. Hecker Cler. 24. Oct. 1457. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 144. a.   D. Episcopus. 
Rob. Enkbarow Cler. 4. Julii 1468. 
Ib. f. 226. b.   D. Episcopus. 
Ric. Newman Cler. 6. Oct. 1470. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 13. b.   D. Episcopus. 
Ric. Ewer in Sacra Theol. Bac. 2. Nou. 1543. 
Bell. f. 36. b.     

Hampton super Avon.  
A Little lower, upon an ascending ground, stands Hampton, heretofore called Bishops- Hampton for the reasons I shall forthwith show, but of later times Hampton super Avon; which, being given to the bishopric of Worcester in the Saxons time, was then involved with Stratford super Avon, and by the Conquerors Survey certified 
e Domesd. lib.  to contain xii. hides, there being then a Church, as also a Mill rated at vi s. viij d. and Woods of a mile in length, and as much in breadth: all which, together with three Houses in Warwick (as part thereof) were at that time valued at xx li.  
Continuing to the said Bishops, it was in 33 H. 3. found 
f Testa de N.  to be one of the towns belonging to their Barony; and in 39 H. 3. Walt. de Cantilupe (the then Bishop) obtained a Charter 
g Cart. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  of Free-warren for himself and his successors in all his demesn lands thereof. After which, viz. in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the value 
h MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  of it, is thus set forth; scil. in Rent of Assize vi li. Three carucates of land at xx s. a carucate. One dove-cote at vi s. one Mill at xx s. The Pleas and perquisits xx s. and the profits of the store xx s. But in 3 E. 6. (for so long it continued to the succeeding Bishops) did john Dudley Earl of Warwick obtain 
i Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 3.  it (inter alia) in exchange, from Nich● Heath Bishop of Worcester, for certain lands in Worcester-shire; and the same year parted 
k Ib. p. 9  with it again to the King for a more advantageous bargain of lands, lying in Oxford-shire, and elsewhere: but, having a design to repossess it once more, he accomplished 
l Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 7.  his purpose the next year following, in exchange for lands lying in Northumberland, and other places: howbeit, his attainder shortly after ensuing, Queen Mary, in 3. & 4. of her reign, granted 
m Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 9  the inheritance thereof, together with the advouson of the Rectory unto Thomas Lucy of Cherlecote esquire, whose posterity do enjoy it at this day.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter ad Vincula) was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
n MS. in Scac.  at xlv. marks, there being then a Portion of xx s. to the Monks of Coventre issuing out of it: But in 26 H. 8. I find it rated 
o M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 20. b.  at lv li. xiii s. iv d. vi s. viij d. being then allowed for synodals and Procurations, and iv li. for a Pension to the Vicar of Wasperton.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Giff. f. 224. b.  Magr. Sim. de Balyndon 3. Non. Apr. 1284.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Ib. f. 318. a.  Magr. Nigellus le Waleys Cler. 9 Cal. junii 1290.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Ib. f. 370. b.  Hugo de Babington 3. Id. Apr. 1293.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Geyn. f. 30. b.  D. Walt. de Morton Subdiac. Non. Sept. 1305.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 48. b.  Magr. Rob. de Chigewell Cler. 18. Junii 1341.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Ib. f. 104. b.  D. Sym. de Geynesburgh 23. Sept. 1346.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Br. vol. 1. f. 17. a.  Thomas de Mershton 1. Junii 1356.  D. Episcopus Wigorniae. 

Ib. f. 31. a.  Magr. Ric. de Cleanger 9 Maii 1361.  Ric. Rex Angl. 

Wak. f. 30. a.  joh. Parkere Cap. 3. Apr. 1382.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Ib. f. 65. a.  D. Thomas Fladbury Pbr. 10. Aug. 1389.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Ibid. b.  joh. Burbache 17. Sept. 1389.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Cliff. f. 13. b.  D. Ric. Clifford Pbr. 4. Maii 1402.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Pev. f. 61. b.  joh. Wareyn Cap. 5. Maii 1414.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Morg. vol. 1. f. 36. b.  Magr. Edw. Prentys Cler. 14. Febr. 1425.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 156. b.  Henr. sharp Legum Doctor 20. Dec. 1460.  Magr. Ric. Ewer in S. Theol. Bac. virtute advoc. per I. Bel Episc. Wig. T. Heneage mil. & aliis concess. 

Gyg. 2. f. 56. b.  Magr. Rob. Haldesworth S. Theol. & Decret. Doctor 9 Nou. 1508.  Magr. Ric. Ewer in S. Theol. Bac. virtute advoc. per I. Bel Episc. Wig. T. Heneage mil. & aliis concess. 

Heath. f. 21. b.  Magr. joh. Jolyffe in S. Theol. Bac. 24. Sept. 1556.  Thomas Lucy de Cherlecote mil. 

Bul. ●. 33. a.  Ric. Hill Cler. 13. Dec. 1586.  Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Walt. de Morton Rector. 

Ren. f. 1. a.  Adam de Utlicote 8. Cal. nou. 1308.  D. Rob. de Chilwell Rector. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 54. a.  D. Ric. de Wykingeston Subdiac. 17. Cal. Apr. 1342.  D. Rob. de Chilwell Rector. 

Ibid.  D. Ric. Toky Pbr. 8. Maii 1342.  Rector ejusdem Ecc. 

Wit. f. 15. a.  Walt. Mullewarde 12. Cal. Aug. 1367.  Magr. joh. Burbache Rector. 

Cliff. f. 12. b.  D. Ric. Ferne Pbr. 11. Apr. 1402.  joh. Tissebury Rector. 

Pev. f. 25. b.  Ric. de Chelmescote Cap. 22. Oct. 1410.  Rector Ejusdem Eccl. 

Ib. f. 78. b.  D. Ric. Wodehous Cap. 5. Dec. 1416.    

Hatton super Avon.  
THis had its name originally from the Heath near which is stood, and being a member of Hampton passed with it to john Dudley Earl of Warwick, and since that to the Lucy's of Cherlecote, as the Records which I have cited in Hampton will manifest; but it hath been anciently depopulated, as our countryman Rous intimates 
p Hist. MS. I Rous p. 143. .   

Hunscote.  
THis is also in the Parish of Hampton super Avon, but long 
q Ib. p. 144.  since depopulated. The first mention I find of it is in 8. Joh. where it 
r Rot. P. 8. Joh.  appears, that William de Ludinton impleaded Walter fitz Ralph for half a hide of land lying therein; who very shortly after past 
s Cartul. de Erdinton f. 22. b.  away all his interest here unto Thomas de Erdinton (of whom in Erdinton I have spoke) which Thomas died seized thereof in 2 H. 3. whereupon it was committed 
t Claus. 2● H. 3. m. 2.  to the custody of William Martial Earl of Pembroke. From this T. de Erdinton it descended to Henry his great grandchild; who in 7 E. 1. was certified 
u Inq. per H. Nott. etc. f. 73. b.  to be joint Lord thereof with one William de Bladintone, holding it of Margery de Cantilupe (of whom in Aven-Drsset, I have made mention) by the third part of a knight's Fee, the said Margery holding it over of Theobald de Verdon, and he of the Earl of Warwick. It was also then found that the said Henry held at that time one carucate of land here of Will. de Stafford, and he of the said Margery, etc.  
Which Henry in 23 E. 3. did his homage 
w Cartul. de Erd. f. 48. a.  to the said W. de Stafford (then of Bromshull in Com. Staff.) for the lands lying here, so held of him as hath been said; viz. 1. mess. and 4. yard land in demesn, and two yard land in villainage; acknowledging that he held them of him by the xiith part of a knight's Fee, and declaring it to be a member of Amulcote in Stafford-shire, having been so granted to his ancestor, Thomas, by the before specified Walt. fill. Radulfi, as above is expressed. All which continued in the family of Erdington for divers ages, as by several 
x Rot. ●●●nès S● Clar● B. Es●● 6 H. 4. n. 27.  authorities is manifest: but this was not the whole manor: for in 10 H. 6. it appeareth 
y Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  that Thomas Erdington esquire had but a part thereof, and one Thomas Muston the residue, who in that Record is styled Dominus de Huntescote: Both which parts, about King E. 4. time (as I guess) were purchased by Sir William Lucy of Cherlecote Knight, for I find that he died 
z Esc. 8 H. 7.  seized thereof in 7 H. 7. leaving Edmund his son and heir; whose posterity do still enjoy it.   

Alveston.  
THis, lying on the other side the River, pertained to the Church of Worcester long before the Norman Conquest: for I find 
a Regist. Wigorn. in bibl. Cotton. f. 136.  that Bishop Oswold granted unto Eadric, his godfather, three mess. lying in this place, to hold for his own life, and to two such others as he should assign them unto; but after that to return unto the said Church of Worcester. In that grant, bearing date in the year DCCCLXVI. it is written Eanulfestune, which shows that the name originally sprung from some ancient possessor thereof, Eanulfus having been an appellation very frequent in those elder times: but after this it was injuriously taken and withheld from the Bishops by certain great men, for the space of many years, until that S. Wolstan (the venerable Bishop of that See) purchased it for a large sum of money of King William the conqueror, and gave it to the Monks of that place in the third year of King William Rufus, as by his grant appeareth; which, for the solennity of it, I have here inserted.  
Ego 
b Ex Regist. quodam p●●vetusto penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 2. b.  Wlstanus gracia Dei Wigorniensis Ecclesiae Pontifex, Monasterium S. Dei genitricis Mariae à piae memoriae beato scil. Oswaldo praedecessore meo in sede Episcopali constructum, majori honore & dignitate amplificare cupiens, non solùm in Ecclesiae constructione, & ordinatione, verùm etiam & Monachorum ibidem Deo famulantium illud locupletare studui augmentatione. Quod utrumque Dei omnipotent is miseratio per me servum suum adimplere ex parte dignata est: Nam cum à me paulo plus quam xii. inventi fuissent fratres, usque ad quinquaginta à me ibi congregati sunt, in eodem Monasterio Dei mancipati servicio. Unde factum est, ut sicut numerum fratrum, ita etiam ad eorum opus augere opportunum duximus possessiones terrarum: Consilio ergo inito cum optimatibus meis, terram quandam xv. hidarum, quae Alfestun ab incolis nominatur, multo tempore à quibusdam potentibus hominibus injustè possessam, maximo labour & pecuniae donatione à Rege Willielmo seniore adquisivi; adquisitam verò ad victum eorundem fratrum in eodem Monasterio Deo servientium dedi; eamque super altar S. Dei genitricis Mariae, pro remedio animae meae, atque ejusdem Regis, filiique sui Willielmi similiter Regis, in testimonio tam optimatum ejus, & meorum, quàm etiam totius populi devotè obtuli, anno Dominicae Incarn. M. LXXXIX. indict. XII. regni autem Willielmi junioris tertio, Episcopatus verò mei XXVII. ingressionis nostrae in novum Monasterium quod construxi in honore ejusdem Dei genetricis primo die S. Pentecostes. Adjuro igitur & obtestor per nomen terribile omnipotentis Dei, tam cunctos fratres & coepiscopos meos successores, quàm etiam omnes Christianae fidei cultores, ut sicut sua statuta & decreta inconvulsae servari desiderant, sic hanc meam donationem & eleemofynam subtrahere & minuere non audeant. Si quis autem Demoniaco instigatus spiritu, hanc meam donationem, quod absit, subtrahere, vel ab eorum scilicet Dei servorum possessione, auferre, sive in aliquo minuere conatur, ex auctoritate Patris & Filii, & Spiritus Sancti, omniumque Sanctorum Patrum, Praedecessorum meorum, & mea excommunicatione, anathemate aeternae dampnationis perpetualiter constringatur, & cum Juliano Apostata, Ecclesiarum Dei raptore & destructore in die judicii dampnetur, nisi à talibus conatibus desistat, & digna poenitentiâ Deo, ipsisque Dei servis satisfaciat: Haec verò servantibus vita & pax aeterna perenniter in coelestibus.  
Nomina e●im testium, qui huic meae donationi, & interfuerunt, & consensuerunt, haec sunt; Ego Wlstanus Episcopus hanc meam donationem propria manu firmavi, & Sigillo corroboravi; Hiis testibus Thomas Prior, cum omni congregatione Wigornensis Ecclesiae, Algericus Archidiaconus, Colemannus Monachus & Cancellarius Episcopi, Frithericus Capellanus ejus, cum omnibus Clericis Episcopi, Urso Vicecomes cum omnibus militibus Vicecomitatus ejus; Ordricus dapifer, cum omni Curia Episcopi; Alwinus similiter dapifer Episcopi, Ordricus Praepositus ipsius villae, & plurimarum villarum Episcopi.  
And hereunto did King William the younger add his Confirmation 
c Ib. f. 3. a. . Of which wrongful possession thereof to the prejudice of that Church in Edward the Confessors days, let us observe what Domesday-book witnesseth, Briestvinus T. R. E. (scil. tempore Regis Edwardi) tenuit in Alvestone seven. hid. & dim. De hac terra habet Eldred 
* He was Bishop of Worcester (and Archbishop of York at the same time) next before S. Wolstan.  Archiepiscopus Sacam & Socam, & Toll & Tem, Cerse●, & omnes alias forisfacturas, praeter illas qua ●or quas Rex habet per totum suum regnum: Hoc testantur filii eius Lewinus, Edmar & alii quatuor; sed nesciunt de quo, an de Ecclesia, an de Comite Leuric, 
d sc. Leofric. Comes Merc.  cui serviebat, hanc terram tenuit. Dicunt tamen quod ipsi tenuerunt de L. Comite, & quo volebant, cum terra, poterant se vertere: Reliquum autem septem hidarum & dimid. tenuit Britenodus & Al●uin; sed Comitatus nescit de quo tenuerunt: Wlstanus autem Episcopus dicit se hanc terram deplacitasse coram Regina Mathilde in praesentia quatuor Vicecomitatuum, & inde habet Breve Regis W. & testimonium Comitatus Warwici.  
By which Survey it also appeareth, that there were then three Mills yielding xl s. xii. Stiches of Ecles and a thousand; as also four Houses in Warwick belonging thereto, rated at xuj d. the value of all then being xv li. Five hides of which fifteen, I find that King H. 1. for the health of his own soul, and of Queen Maud his wife's soul, did by his special Charter 
e Pat, 1 E. 1. n. 10. per Inspex.  make free unto them from all payments and exactions whatsoever. Which immunity King Stephen likewise confirmed 
f Pat, 1 E. 1. n. 10. per Inspex. ; as also 
g Pat, 1 E. 1. n. 10. per Inspex.  Roger then Earl of Warwick. Whereunto King H. 3. by his Charter 
h Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 2. m. 12. per Insp. , dated at Framelingham, 2. Apr. 40. of his reign, added Free-warren in all their demesn lands here; which in 19 E. 1. were 
i MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  rated at four carucates, each carucate valued at one mark, and the Rent of Assize with the Mill at xvii li. But upon the dissolution of Worcester-Priory in 30 H. 8. the King placing a Dean and Canons there in instead of the Monks, this manor was, inter alia, granted 
k Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 5.  unto them and their successors, 24. Jan. 33. of his reign, in pure and perpetual alms. How the said Dean and Canons parted with it I know not, but it seems it came again to the Crown; for in 2. Eliz. the Queen conveyed 
l Pat. 2 Eliz. p. 13.  it (inter alia) to ..... Gerard and others, and about two years after past another Patent 
m Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 4.  of it to Edw. Williams etc. After which it came to Lodowick Grevill, who sold 
n Esc. 23 Eliz.  it to one john hay; which John died 
o Esc. 23 Eliz.  seized of it 30. Jan. 13. Eliz. leaving Thomas his brother and heir 50. years of age.  
Of the Church (dedicated to S. James) I find no valuation, neither in 19 E. 1. nor 14 E. 3. as of others, in respect it was a member of Hampton-Episcopi, as by the Presentations to the vicarage will appear.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Magr. Thom. de Cantilupo Rector Eccl. de Hampton-Episc. 

Giff. f. 32. a.  Ric. de la Mare Pbr. 4. Id. Oct. 1269.  Ric. de Tadington Curator & Custos Rect. Eccl. de Hampton. 

Ib. f. 95. b.  Vmfredus de Cerincestre Cap. 4. Non. Sept. 1279.  

Ib. f. 317. b.  D. Will. de Pecco Pbr. 2. Non. Apr. 1289.  Nigellus dictus le Waleys. 

Ib. f. 320. a.  Phil. de Nova terra Pbr. 14. Cal. Aug. 1290.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton-Episc. 

Cob. f. 27. b.  Phil. Baldewyn Cap. 7. Id. nou. 1321.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton-Episc. 

Wolst. f. 13. b.  Walt. le Hoppere Cap. 21. Junii 1339.  D. Episc. 

Wit. f. 12. b.  joh. de Stapelford Cap. 3. Id. Feb. 1365.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton Episc. 

Wak. f. 27. a.  joh. Compton Pbr. 5. Non. Oct. 1380.  D. Episc. 

Ib. f. 39 a.  Ric. Watts Pbr. 5. Sept. 1384.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton-Episc. 

Ib. f. 50. a.  joh. Jenkyn Pbr. 19 Dec. 1387.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton-Episc. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 116. a.  D. Galf. Dun 4. Maii 1454.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton-Episc. 

Carp. vol. 2. f. 79. b.  D. Thomas Mason Cap. 12. Aug. 1476.  Rector Eccl. de Hampton-Episc. 

Alc. f. 58. b.  D. Will. Blamford Cap. 26. Sept. 1479.  Ric. lavender Archid. Leic. Rector Eccles. de Hampt. Episc. 

Ib. f. 162. a.  D. Thomas Wager Cap. ult. Sept. 1486.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Mort. f. 24. b.  D. Will. lie Cap. 10. Junii 1488.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Bell. f. 11. b.  D. Will. Cowherd Pbr. 26. Aug. 1540  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Heath f. 13. b.  Will. Warwyk Cler. 19 Oct. 1549.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Bul. f. 16. a.  Nich. Knowles Cler. ult. Apr. 1579.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 85. b.  R●b. Dowley Cler. 14 jan. 1608.  Rector Ecclesiae de Hampton Episc. 

Ib. f. 109. a.  Magr. joh. Dowley 24. Jan. 1624.   

On the wall of the Church is this monumental Inscription.  
Here lieth buried the body of Nicholas Lane gent. who deceased the xxvi. day of July An. D. 1595.    

Tidington.  
THis was also belonging to the Church of Worcester, in the Saxons time, and involved with Alveston (as I guess:) for in the year 985. did Bishop Oswold, by the consent of King Ethelred, and Aelfric Earl of Mercia pass 
p Reg. Wigorn. in bibl. Cotton. f. 95. a.  a Lease thereof to Eadric his servant for three lives, it then consisting of five dwellings: but in the Conquerors Survey there is no mention, in particular, of it: neither have I afterwards seen any thing thereof till 8 E. 3. that upon the taxation 
q Rot. penes S. A. eq. aur.  of a Fifteenth and Tenth it was certified to bear somewhat a greater proportion than Alveston; yet was it not a distinct manor of itself, but a member of that, and so passed 
r Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 5.  from the Crown in 33 H. 8. to the Dean and Chapter of Worcester before specified; and is at this day reputed parcel thereof.   

Bridg-town.  
THis place hath its name by reason of the situation thereof so near to Stratford-bridg: but the chiefest thing memorable in it is 
s Ex Cartul. de Clopton, penès Thom. Clopt. ar. , that there hath been an hermitage, whereunto the chapel of S. Mary Magdalen in this village belonged; which hermitage was anciently endowed 
t Ex Cartul. de Clopton, penès Thom. Clopt. ar.  with lands by some of the Powers of Ryen-Clifford, for reparation of the before specified Bridg: all which were confirmed 
u Ex Cartul. de Clopton, penès Thom. Clopt. ar.  thereunto by Thomas Power esquire in 22 H. 6. who constituted 
w Ex Cartul. de Clopton, penès Thom. Clopt. ar.  one john Rawlyns to be eremite there during his life, appointing, that he should yearly celebrate an obits in the Parish-Church of Stratford before mentioned, upon the Eve of Corpus Christi, for the souls of the Parents and Ancestors of him the said Thomas Power. The donation of which hermitage, upon the grant of Ryen-Clifford from Christopher Power to William Clopton in 5 H. 8. is therewith 
x Ibid.  past to him the said William and his heirs; since when (and not before that ever I could see) this place hath been reputed a manor, the said William Clopton being certified 
y Esc. 2 Eliz.  to die seized thereof 4. Jan. 1 Eliz. From whom is descended Thomas Clopton of Clopton, that hath the like right therein at this day: but the site of the hermitage was in 3. & 4. Ph. & M. granted 
z Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 12.  to the hospital of Savoy in the Suburbs of London.   

Loxley.  
THis place was given 
a Ex Reg. praedict. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 1. a.  by Offa King of the Mercians unto the Church of Worcester about CCC. years before the Norman Conquest, and continued thereto till the time of King Canutus the Dane: but then the whole Realm being burdened with grievous taxes, and a Constitution made, that if any place did fail in payment by the space of 3. days of what was so exacted, he that should deposit the money to the Shiriff might presently possess himself thereof; this, with divers other lands (whereof Ludington Draiton, and Milcote in this County were part) was by that crafty advantage most injuriously taken from it; Sed Deus hanc sui rapinam absque ultione non dimisit (saith the 
b Ex Regist. Wigorn. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 136. b.  Monk of Worcester) nam unusquisque eorum, qui huic fraudi operam dederunt, digna ultione percussi, aut luminibus privati, aut paralysi dissoluti, aut in insaniam versi sunt; plurimi etiam semetipsos interfecerunt.  
But at the Norman invasion one Eatstanus had the greatest part of it, as his freehold; which by the Conq. was disposed of (inter alia) to the E. of Mellent, as may appear by the general 
c Domesd. lib.  Survey shortly after made, where it is written Locheslei, & certified to contain 4. hides, all which excepting one virgate held by Hugo fill. Constantii of Hugh de Grentemaisnill, and valued at v s. were rated at iv li. xv s. there being then a Church. Another hide, by the same Survey, may seem to have been here, though it be in that place written Lochesham, which was then in the Bishop of Worcester's hands, and rated at xxv s. But that which the Earl of Mellent had, came to his brother Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick, as it seems, with the rest of those lands in this County, which the same Henry and his posterity enjoyed: for by what I shall show anon, it will appear to have been of their Fee.  
Whether Robert fill. Odonis, who lived in H. 2. time, was the first that had it by the Earl of Warwick's grant, or whether it were his father I am not sure; but that the said Robert possessed it, and made it the place of his residence, is out of doubt; for in his grant 
d Regist. de Kenil. p. 53.34. & 147.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, of Cxx. acres of his demesn lands here, with a message toft and croft, and two s. Rent, which for xii. marks of silver he sold to them, he writes himself Robertus fill. Odonis de Lochesleia. And besides this so sold by him, he gave unto them, for the health of his father's soul, whose body lay buried in that Monastery; and for the good estate of himself and his posterity, pasturage for x. Oxen and C. Sheep in his demesn lands here. Which Robert left issue only 3. daughters his heirs, whose matches and descendants I have here inserted.  


e Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  Rob. fill. Odonis de Locheslei. 


g Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  Basilia.- 
f Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  Petrus de Mora senior. 


k Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen. .. ux. Rad. le Falconer sive de Mora. 


p Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  Petrus de Mora senior.    

l Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  ... ux. Rob. de Offeworth.  

m Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  ... ux. Rob. Balance.  

n Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  ... ux. Paulini peyure.  

o Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  ... ux. Lenardi .... mil.    

h Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  Agnes ux. Will. Trussell.  

i Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès Edw. 〈◊〉 would gen.  Margeria ux. Will. Bagod.     
Of Peter de Mora great grandchild to Rob. fill. Odonis, I find that he was a liberal Benefactor to the Canons of Kenilworth; for it appears 
q Ex autog. penès Will. Vicec. Staff. , that about 38 H. 3. he gave them the Mannour-house here at Loxley, and all his possessions belonging thereto, besides his lands at Westcote and Morton-Bagot, with the advouson of that Church, Will. Mansell being then high Shiriff of this County, and a witness thereto; which was confirmed 
r Reg. de Kenil. penès E. G.  to them by Will. Mauduit Earl of Warwick in 47 H. 3. And that the Canons of Kenilworth had here, in 
s MS. in Scac. penès ●em. R.  19 E. 1. one carucate of land, valued at xuj s. in Rent of assize viij s. and one Mill rated at iv s. at which time the Monks of Worcester had xviii s. Rent of Assize in this Lordship. But it seems that the ancestor of john de Wauton (Lord of Walton D'eivile) was enfeoft by the Canons of Kenilworth in the greatest part of this Lordship; for it 
Giff. f. 81. b.  appears that the said John held the same of them by knight's service: and in 
Rot. penès ●. Clarke ●.  20 E. 3 Baldw. Frevill and William Trussell answered for half a knight's Fee in this place. Which Canons having a great share here, in 25 E. 3. purchased 
Pat. 25 ●. 3. p. 3. ●. 18.  of John the son of john de Peyto xiv. Messages more, with two carucates, five yard land, three acres of meadow, and x s. ob. Rend in this place. All which, together with the rest whereof they were possessed before, coming to the Crown upon the dissolution of that Monastery, was 28 Martii 33 H. 8. granted 
x Pat. 33 H. 8. p. 3.  to Thom. Cawarden Esq. and Elizabeth his wife, and the heirs of the body of the said Thomas; and afterwards coming to Lodowyk Grevill esquire, and Francis Gyll Yeoman, was by them sold 
y Pat. 4 Eliz p. 9  to Edward Nevil esquire, but continued not long with him: for in 12 Eliz. William Underhill died 
z Esc. 12 Eliz.  seized of it, leaving William his son and heir aged xiv. years and six months.  
The Church, being given to the Monastery of Stone in Staffordshire (which was a Cell to the Priory of Kenilworth) by Rob. fill. Odonis before specified; and confirmed 
a F. levat. 1 Joh.  thereto by Basilia de Mora in 1 joh. was in Edward 1. time rebuilt, and newly consecrated 
b Giff. f. 256. b.  upon the Sunday next after the Feast of S. Thomas the Martyr an. 1286. 14 E. 1. by Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester, who then preached therein upon this Text, Sanctificate domum hanc quam aedificasti. In anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
c MS. in Scac.  at x. marks, and the vicarage in 
d MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 20. a.  26 H. 8. at 5 li. 6 s. 8 d. out of which was then allowed xii d. for synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. de Warwyk Subdiac. 9 Cal. Martii 1274. 
Giff. f. 48. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Walt. de Banneburi Cap. 19 Cal. jan. 1323. 
Cob. f. 34. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. de Bradewey Pbr. 13. Jan. 1356. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 21.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Haukyns Pbr. 27. Sept. 1361. 
Ib. f. 37. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Will. Merston Pbr. 27. Junii 1402. 
Cliff. f. 16. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Attewelle 24. Maii 1410. 
Pev. f. 18. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Cowpus Pbr. ult. Julii 1414. 
Ib. f. 65. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Rob. Wynn Cap. 23. Aug. 1422. 
Morg. vol. 1. f. 10. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Will. Northampton Cap. 22. Martii 1420. 
Morg. vol. 2. f. 25. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Henr. Sywell Cap. 13. Julii 1431. 
Pult. f. 91. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Thomas Ennok Cap. 18. Dec. 1445. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 28. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Thom. Kynasley Cap. 4. Jan. 1448. 
Ib. f. 65. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Thom. Carpenter Cap. 20. Aug. 1451. 
Ib. f. 95. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Broun Cap. 8. Oct. 1455. 
Ib. f. 132. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Hugo Byker Cap. 9 Oct. 1461. 
Ib. f. 164. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Nich. Lytleton Cap. 4 junii 1464. 
Ib. f. 185. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Ric. Potter Cap. 13. Julii 1507. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 51. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Will. Hilley Cap. 22. Nou. 1525. 
jeron. f. 24. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Hybbins Cap. 21. Maii 1530. 
Ib. f. 43. a.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Will. Prycks Cler. 3. Junii 1562. 
Heath f. 36. ●.   Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Bull. f. 7. b.  Will. Jeffes Cler. 16. Dec. 1572.  Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Ib. f. 24. a.  joh. Duppa Cler. 22. Feb. 1583.  jacobus Rex Angl. 

Ib. f. 94. b.  Will. Debanck Cler in art. Magr. 7. Julii 1613.    

Stratford super Avon.  
THis place was above CCC. years before the Norman Conquest belonging to the bishopric of Worcester, and given thereto by Aethelardus a Viceroy in Worcestershire, as is evident from the wo●ds of S. Egnine's Charter (the third Bishop of that See, and Founder of Evesham abbey) which I will here recite, come 
e Lel. Coll. vol. 1. p. 365.  maxim florerem in diebus Aethelredi Regis Merciorum, cepi eum benignè precari, ut mihi concedere dignaretur antiquum coenobium, quod Flaudenburch 
* 
Fladbury in Com. Wigorn.  
Vide etiam Regist. Wigo●n. in in bibl Cotton [suo effigie Tib●rti A. 13] f. 10. a.   nuncupatur; quod sibi evenit ex haereditate suae uxoris, quae fuit Ostrithis vocata: Satis ille libenti animo quod poscebam concessit. Hoc coenobium postea dedi Aethe●ardo sub regulo, qui erat Rex illius Provinciae quae Wicce dicitur, pro alio coenobio quod Streatforde nominatur.  
About an hundred years after it came thus to the bishopric of Worcester, Berthuulf King of Mercia granted divers privileges thereto, the substance of whose Charter 
† Ib. f. 104. b. , in respect of its great antiquity, and rarity I have here inserted. ✚ In nomine Domini (&c.) ego Berhtuulf, gratia divivina largiente, Rex Merciorum, de remedio animae meae praecogitans, diem tremendum districti examinis ante oculos cordis mei componens; cogitavique quod aliquid de istius mundani regni perceptione pro memetipso in perpetuam eleemosynam, ac libertatem Ecclesiasticam Deo vivo in aeternum erogarem; ideo, cum consensu & licentia Episcoporum & Principum meorum, & omnium seniorum gentis nostrae, donabo Heaberto meo venerabili Episcopo, huius libertatis privilegium, & eiu● familiae in Wegernacestre, illius Monasterii by Eafne, quod appellatur Ufera Stretford, cujus quantitas est xx. munentium, eo quod placabile pecunia accep●us fui, id est x. lib. argents; ea conditione, ut libera permaneat in semp ternum soluta & liberata sit ab omni jugo humanae servitutis, ab omnibus secularibus tributis & vectigalibus, cum cunctis utilitatibus ad illam Ecclesiam rectè pertinentibus, scil. campis vel silviunculis, pascuis vel pratis, fluminibus vel piscationibus, ab opere regali & pastu regis, & principis vel juniorum eorum, ab hospitorum refectione, vel venatorum etiam, equorum Regis, falconum & ancipitruum, & puerorum qui ducunt canes: Quid plura? ab omni tribulatione noti & ignoti, magni & modici libera consistat in aevum, quamdiu fides Christianae preligionis apud Anglos in Britanniae ins●l●●●rmanea● (etc.) Cesta est autem haec donatio Anno Dominicae incarn. DCCCXLV Indict. VIII. in loco regali qui dicitur Tomeworthig in Nativitate Domini (&c.)  
It was thought (as Leland 
f Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 167.  saith) that the Monastery, here mentioned, stood where the Church is now situate. By the Conquerors Survey it appeareth that Stratford was rated at xiv. hides and a half, and then possessed by S. Wolstan Bishop of that diocese, there being at that time a Church; as also a Mill yielding x s. per annum and a thousand eels; but the value of the whole extended to xxv li. In that Record it is written Stradforde, the name having been originally occasioned from the ford or passage over the water, upon the great street or road leading from Henly in Arden towards London.  
The next mention I find of this ancient manor, is in that Register, belonging to the Bishop of Worcester, called his Domesday-book 
g In Armario Wigorn. Episc. , compo●ed about H. 2. time, where it is said to contain xv. hides and one yard land; whereof Frethricus de Bishopesdone held three hides, Stephen (le Poher) in Clifford two hides and a half; the Monks (id est of Worcester) one virgate; Frethricus de ...... one hid; Adam de Scetrive one hid and a halfa etc.  
That it was the possession of those Bishops for some hundreds of years in the Saxons time, may appear by what I have already said; And that it continued to their successors for many ages after the Norman invasion, I shall proceed to make manifest; not neglecting to take notice what advantages have accrued thereunto, either by their procurement from the Kings of this Realm, or were vouchsafed to it by their own special favours; whereof the weekly market upon the Thursday is not the least; which, as it hath precedency in time, so doth it deserve the first mention; for it was granted 
h Ex autog. in praefato Armar.  by King Richard the first unto john de Constanciis Bishop of Worcester 25. Jan. in the seventh year of his reign. Which Bishop immediately thereupon, by his own Deed 
i Ex autog. in praefato Armar.  reciting the said Charter of King Richard bestowed on his Burgesses of Stratford (for by that name he calls them) the inheritance of their Burgages, paying yearly for each of them to himself and his successors xii d. for all services at four times in the year; viz. at the Feast of S. Michael iii d. the Nativity of our Lord iii d. at Easter iii d. and at the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist iii d. to every of which Burgages he thereby allowed three perches and a half in breadth, and twelve perches in length; and that they should be free of Toll, for ever, according to the custom of Bristol; excommunicating all persons that should presume to make violation of those their privileges. All which, Ma●gerius the next Bishop confirmed 
k Ex autog. in praefato Armar. . Next unto whom succeeded Walter Grey; who, towards the later end of King John's reign, obtained a grant 
l Cart. 16 joh. m. 7.  for an yearly fair here, beginning on the Even of the holy Trinity, and to continue for the two next days ensuing; which Charter bears date 29 Oct. 16. Joh.  
Touching the original occasion of which meetings called fairs, let us hear what the learned Spelman 
m Spelm: Gloss. vicab. Feria.  hath observed— Cum autem Christiani ad insignes aliquas celebritates, praesertim encoenia & dedicationes Ecclesiarum Festa annua peragenda convenirent: 
Fairs anciently kept at the Feast of the church's Dedication.  adesse utique Mercatores solebant, sua mercimonia sub ipsis Ecclesiis atque in coemiteriis distracturi. And a little below he thus goes on— Pariter verò convenisse tum ad merces vendendas tum ad emendas Mercatores quamplurimos, atque ita Festum cum Nundinis, Nundinas eum Festo miscuisse. Tunc enim non solùm advolant ipsi parochiani (saith he) said & vicini plurimi; majorque semper frequentia pro Ecclesiae & villae dignitate. And further he takes notice, that this ill custom in the succeeding ages increased much, not only by the concourse which the Parishioners themselves had thither at that time, but even multitudes from the neighbouring Towns; and that the meeting was always the greater, as the dignity of the Church and Town became more eminent than ordinary; as of S. Peter's at Westminster, S. Bartholomew's in Smithfield, S. Cutberts at Duresme, etc. Neither (saith he) is it a hard matter to guess by the fair day, in case it have been ancient, to what Saint the Church is dedicated: And that this is so we have also an evident testimony here, the Church of Stratford being dedicated to the Holy Trinity.  
For the authority usually given, by special Charter, to keep such fairs or meetings, he also gives a very good reason— Cum verò ex tanta hominum frequentia (saith he) periculosi saepè tumultus orirentur, tenendarum Feriarum praerogativa solius Principis diplomatibus est indulta. As for the antiquity of the word fair, which shows of what great continuance the thing itself hath been, it is no less than from the Britan's, fair in their language (which Doctor john Davies in his Britannico-Lat. Vocabularie, derives from the Greek word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, being the same with merces in Latin) signifying as much as Nundinae, Forum and Mercatum doth. And that such fairs were frequently kept upon the Sunday in former times, as this here had used to be, is evident by this instance which I shall give. In the year of our Lord 1200 (being the second of King John's reign) the Abbot of Flay, a man both devout and learned, came into England (saith my Author 
n M. Paris. p. 101. n. 20. ) and preaching very zealously in sundry parts, amongst other of his pious doctrines, he prohibited the keeping of fairs, and Mercates on the Lord's day— Nundinas 
o Ib. n. 40.  verò & Mercata Dominicae diei adeo interdixit, quod omnia ferè quae diebus Dominicis per Angliam fieri consueverant, constituerentur in una hebdomada sequentium feriarum: Sicque Dominicis diebus fidelis populus divinis solummodo vacans obsequiis, omne opus servile penitus abdicavit: veruntamen tempore procedente plerique ut canes ad vomitum sunt reversi. You see, after a while, his preaching was quite forgot, as appears plainly here; for this Charter, for a fair to be kept on Trinity Sunday, was about xiv. years after those good documents of that holy Abbot. Nor indeed do I see that this profane usage was left, till by a Statute 
p Cap. 5.  law made a long time after● scil. 27 H. 6. all such goods or merchandise, which should be exposed to sale upon Good-Friday, Corpus Christi day, Ascension day, All saint's day, the day of the Assumption of our Lady, Whitsunday, Trinity Sunday, or other Sunday (the four Sundays in Harvest excepted) were to be forfeited to the Lord of the liberty or Franchise, where such fair should happen to be kept. But the restraint for keeping them in the churchyards, (anciently usual) was much elder; viz. by the Statute of Winchester 13 E. 1. cap. 6.  

See in Wroxhall touching the consecration of them, and why they were dedicated to some Saint.  Having spoken thus much as to the first occasion of Fairs; viz. the concourse of people to keep the festival of the church's Dedication; it will not be amiss (I think) to say something of the Feast of Dedication itself, now vulgarly called the Wake,  
That these Feasts were ancient we have the testimony of holy Scripture, Facta sunt encoenia, id est festa dedicationis in Hierosolimis (saith S. John 
q joh. 10. v. 22. & 23. ●ide Mac●●b cap. 4. v. 59 ) & Jesus ambulabat in templo in porticu Solomonis ad confirmationem illius festivitatis. And S. Angustin in his Homily upon that Text saith, Illum diem quo Templum dedicatum est, Judaei solenniter celebrabant. That they were originally kept on the same saint's day, annually, unto whose memory the Church was dedicated, there is no scruple to be made: which duty so performed by Christians, was by S. Basil 
r Basil. in Psal. 114.  termed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and with all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. id est a worship of God, and a reverence to the Martyrs. Neither can we judge less than that the pious and devout munificence of him that was the Founder and endower of the Church, was likewise then gratefully remembered. Of the service used in that solemnity I shall not make rehearsal, referring my Reader to Durandus 
s Rationale divin. li●. 7. f. 251. , where it is particularly described: but to the end it may appear how it came to pass that the yearly celebration of that festival was, and yet is called the Wake, I shall briefly make some discovery.  
Antiquitùs 
t Ib. lib. 6.140. b.  in praecipuis festivitatibus (saith the same Author) duo nocturnalia agebantur officia, & populus, qui ad festa venerat, tota nocte in Dei laudibus in Ecclesia vigilabat, quod adhuc Romae. & in plerisque locis in magnis festivitatibus, praesertim Sanctorum patronorum Ecclesiarum observatur. And in another place he says— Et vocabatur Vigilia, quia habuit initium à Pastoribus vigilias noctis super greges suas servantibus. And he goes on— Sed quia lusores & Cantores conveniebant, & turpibus Cantilenis, & saltationibus, & commensationibus, & potationibus, & fornicationibus intendere ceperunt; propter haec & multa alia inconvenientia quae fiebant, hujusmodi Vigiliae sunt interdictae, & institutum ut loco earum fiant Jejunia, quae Jejunia adhuc retinent nomen officii; nam communiter Vigiliae & non Jejunia nuncupantur.  
The substance of this I have found Englished in an old Manuscript Legend of S. john Baptist, as followeth— And ye shall understond and know how the Evyns were first found in old time. In the beginning of hell Chirche it was so that the pepull kam to the Chirche with candles burning and would Wake, and come with light toward night to the Chirche in their devotions; and after they fell to lecherte and songs, dances, harping, piping● and also to gluttony and sin, and so turned the holiness to cursedness: wherefore holy faders ordained the pepull to leve that Waking, and to fast the Evyn. But hit is called Vigilia that is Waking in English, and it is called the Evyn, for at Evyn they were wont to come to Chirche.  
Howbeit, the direct time when this prohibition for coming so to Church in the Evening was made, hath not as yet appeared to me; but I do conclude it to have been very ancient: for though Simon Islip Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 1362. (36 E. 3.) by virtue of that appointment 
u Decret. Greg. cap. 5. Tit. de Feriis.  made by Pope Gregory the ninth for observation of some special Holy days, and leaving the rest thus, quas singuli Episcopi in suis Diocaesibus cum Clero & Populo duxerint solenniter venerandas, 
w Lindw. Provinc. Constit. f. 52. a. Col. 2. cap. Ex scriptures.  commanded that Solennitas Dedicationum Ecclesiarum Parochialium, & Sanctorum in quorum honore Ecclesiae parochiales dedicantur, according to the Canon Law Dist. 
x Gratian de Consecratione.  1. cap. 16.17. Dist. 3. cap. 1. yet there is no doubt to be made (considering what is before expressed) but that such solemnities of the church's Dedication were no less ancient than the primitive times of Christianity, and annually kept for many ages upon the same saint's day to whose memory such dedication was made; but in process of time certain inconveniencies being found in the observance of those very days, especially such as happened in Harvest, when a little neglect may occasion much loss, many of them were by special authority from the Bishop, for that very reason altered, and the solemnity transferred to the next Sunday following, or some other Sunday; as I have seen (for instance) of Tadcaster 
y Ex Regist. vocato Bowet p●nès Archiep. Ebor. f. 113.  and Bishop-Wilton in Yorkshire, where the church's festival of the one, being on the 28, of August, was in the year MCCC. xiv, assigned to be kept on the Sunday next ensuing the Feast of the Decollation of S. john Baptist; and of the other 
z Ib Kempe f. 196. , which fell out on the fifteenth of September, to be observed the Sunday ensuing. Which alteration, forasmuch as it broke the ancient course and order, perhaps occasioned, for uniformities sake, that Injunction of King Henry, made in the year 1536. (28. of his reign) whereby with the common assent and consent of the Prelates and Clergy of this his Realm in Convocation lawfully assembled (amongst other things) he decreed, ordained and established, that the Feast of Dedication of Churches should in all places throughout this Realm be thenceforth celebrated and kept on the first Sunday of the month of October for ever, and upon none other day. Since which time that Rule hath been observed in divers places (as I have particularly taken notice especially where the Saints day unto whom the Church was dedicated happeneth in the Winter time; but where it falls out in that time of the year that the weather is warm and proper for merry meetings, it is generally seen that the said festival is yearly kept on the Sunday next following such day, though not by commemoration of the Saint in any particular Church service; but by holding up the custom of Feasting amongst friends and good neighbours, with the exercise of dancing and other sports, which time is now usually called the Wake through most parts of this Kingdom.  
But returning to Stratford, and the successive Bishops that were Lords thereof, I find, that William de Bleys, then being Bishop, procured a Charter 
a Rot. F. 8. H. 3. m. 1.  for another fair, to be kept, here, on the Eve of S. Augustin, and on the day & morrow after; which festival falls yearly on the seventh Cal. of June (being the 26. of May:) And within xuj. years after, Walter de Cantilupe obtained another 
b Cart. 24 H. 3. m. 4.  to be yearly kept on the Eve of the Exaltation of the Holy cross, the day, and two days following (viz. 14. Oct.) which Charter bears date at Winchester 23. Dec. 24 H. 3. This indeed hath continued till the present times, frequented by multitudes that come from far and near unto it, the Toll whereof was very anciently leased 
c Ex Reg. quodam in Arma●●o Episc. Wigorn.  for ix s. iv d. and the Toll of the market at 
d Ex Reg. quodam in Arma●●o Episc. Wigorn.  xuj s. per annum; which Walter sat Bishop for divers years, & in 39 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
e Cart. 39 H. 3. m. 6.  of Free-warren for himself and his successors in all their demesn lands here, bearing date at Merton 2. Apr. Another fair 
f Cart. 53 H. 3. m. 13.  likewise did Godfrey Giffard (when he was Bishop) procure, in 53 H. 3. to be held for three days, viz. the Eve of the Ascension of our Lord, commonly called Holy Thursday, and upon the day and morrow after. And moreover the next year following got a new Charter 
g Cart. 54. H. 3. m. 9  for renewing the fair again on the Eve of Trinity Sunday (so granted by King John, as aforesaid) and to continue for three days after.  
Touching the revenue which the said Bishop had here in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) I find 
h MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  that it was in Rent of Assize xx li. two carucates of land rated at xx s. one Mill yielding C s. the pleas and perquisites lx s. and the profits of the store xx s. But it should seem that the said Thursday market grew in time to be neglected; for it appears, that Walter de Maydenstane, made Bishop of Worcester in 2 E. 2. did in the very first year of his consecration obtain a new Charter 
i Cart. 2 E. 2. n. 24.  for one to be kept upon the same day every week; and added also another Fair thereto, to begin yearly on the Eve of S. Peter and Paul (being at the later end of June) and to hold for xv. days. Which Charter bears date at Westminstr 4. Martii 2 E. 2.  
And now that the market became thus settled, it was not long ere that the Paving of the town began; for in 5 E. 3. did one Robert de Stratford, (than Parson 
k F. levat. xv. Pasch. 2 E. 3.  of the Church of Stratford, but afterwards highly advanced, as I shall show by and by) procure a Patent 
l Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 3. m. 10.  for taking Toll for the space of four years, upon sundry vendible commodities that should be thither brought for sale, towards defraying the charge thereof: which Patent being directed Ballivis & probis hominibus villae de Stratford super Avone expresseth, that it was obtained ad requisitionem dilecti Clerici nostri Roberti de Stratford; And was afterwards twice renewed at the request of the said Robert; viz. 
m Pat. 8 E. 3. p. 1. m. 33.  in 8 E. 3. for four years longer, and in 
n Pat. 10 E. 3 p. 2. m. 32.  10 E. 3. for two years more.  
This Robert de Stratford was afterwards Archdeacon 
o Godw. de Praesul.  of Canterbury; next 
p Godw. de Praesul.  Bishop of Chichester, and then chancellor 
q Godw. de Praesul.  of England; brother likewise 
r Godw. de Praesul.  to john de Stratford Archbishop of Canterbury, of whom I shall speak anon; who assuming his surname from hence (being the place of his birth) bore a more than ordinary affection thereto. In 13 E. 3. john de Peito junior (who was a Lawyer, as in Chesterton I have showed) obtained a Lease 
s Pat. 13 E. 3 p. 2. m. 20.  for life of this manor, from Wolstan then Bishop of Worcester, at the Rent of lx li. per annum. But little is there memorable of the succeeding Bishops relating to this place till 3 E. 6. that Nicholas Heath past 
t Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 3.  it away to john Dudley Earl of Warwick in exchange for certain lands in Worcestershire; which, Earl the same year, parted 
u Ib. p. 9  with it to the King, upon an advantageous bargain for lands in Oxfordshire, and other places; but with an eye to have it again, as it fell out he had in 7 E. 6. by another exchange 
w Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 8. . Upon the attainder of which John, in 1. Mariae (being then Duke of Northumberland:) this, called by the name of the manor of Old-Stratford with the rest of his lands, eschaeting to the Crown, was immediately granted 
x Pat. 1. M. p. 5.  by the Queen to Joan his Duchess; but afterwards, scil. in 3. & 4. Ph. & M. to 
y Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 12.  the hospital of Savoy in the suburbs of London.  
The next thing I am to take notice of concerning this town, that is by the King's Letters 
z Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 13.  Patent bearing date 28. Junii 7 E. 6. it was made a Corporation, consisting of a Bailiff and Burgesses, who were to bear the name of Aldermen, and to have a Common Seal, etc.  
The Church, here, (dedicated to the holy Trinity) is of a very ancient structure, little less than the Conq. time, as I guess by the fabric of the Tower-steeple; but part thereof, besides, hath been rebuilt at several times; viz. the South I'll by 
a Ex Reg. vocat. the White Book penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 138. a.  john de Stratford Archbishop of Canterbury about the beginning of Edward 3. time; the choir 
b Lel. Itin. 〈◊〉. 4. f. 167.  by Thomas Balshall Doctor in Divinity and Warden of the same Church, being then Collegiate, in E 4. time: and the North and South cross by 
c Horn q. 3.  the Executors of Hugh Clopton (sometime Lord mayor of London) in H. 7. time. The Rectory, as it extended to the Chapelries within the Parish, was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
d MS. in Scac.  at xxxv. marks: but the Patronage thereof, belonging to the Bishops of Worcester, was purchased 
e F. levat. Oct. Mich. 10 E. 3.  by john de Stratford Archbishop of Canterbury in 10 E. 3. from Simon Montacute then Bishop of Worcester, which Archbishop gave 
f Pat 10 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  it to the Chantry founded by himself in a certain chapel adjoining to the said Church on the South side, bu●lt by him to the honour of God, and of St Thomas the Martyr: for the appropriation whereof unto that chapel, he gave 
g Montacute f. 50. a.  unto the same Bishop of Worcester, and his Successors, in recompense of the damage, which they might thereby sustain, one mess. one carucate of land, and x s. Rent with the appurtenances in Perseley-Grove juxta Hampton super Avon, to the yearly value of x. marks. But there is no particular valuation of this Church in 26 H. 8. other than amongst the revenues of the Chantry before specified, which then had the reputation of a college, whereunto it was appropriated. Neither was there any vicarage endowed till after the dissolution of the said college, as by the Institutions thereto may be discerned.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Giff. f. 383. ●.  Will. de Grenefeld Cler. 10. Cal. Oct. 1294.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

〈◊〉 f. 23. b.  jac. de Anisio Cler. Cal. julii 1310.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Maid. f. ●. b.  joh. van Cler. 11. Cal. Apr. 1313.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Ib. f. 46. b●  D. Henr. de Hastings Cler. Non. Sept. 1316.  D. Rex ratione vacat. Episcopat. Wigorn. 

Mont. f. 10. a.  joh. Geraud 18. Martii 1334.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 D. Maria Regina, ratione attinct. Joh. Ducis Northumb. 

Heatch. f. 19 b.  Rog. Dioos Cler. 15. Nou. 1553.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Ib. f. 33. b.  joh. Brechgirdle art. Magr. 27. Febr. 1560.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

〈◊〉. f. 30. a.  Magr. Ric. Barton Cler. 17. Febr. 1584.  Ric. Alchurch, ex concess. Joh. Rushton. 

〈◊〉 f. 60. a.  joh. Rushton Cler. 26. Febr. 1589.  Edw. frevill de Milcote are. 

●b. f. 66. a.  Ric. Bifeild Cler. 23. Jan. 1596.  jac. Rex Angl. 

●b. ●. 99 b  Thomas Wilson Cler. 22. Maii 1619.   

At the upper end of the choir is a fair Monument, having a statue thereon cut in Alabaster, and in a gown, with this Epitaph.  
HERE lieth interred the body of John Combe Esquire● who departing this life the tenth day of July Aᵒ D. 1614 bequeathed by his last Will and Testament to pious Charitable uses these sums ensuing, annually to be paid for ever; viz. xx s. for two Sermons to be preached in this Church. vi li. iii s. iv d. to buy ten gowns for ten poor people within the Borough of Stratford; and one hundred pounds to be lent to xv. Poor tradesmen of the same Borough from three years to three years, changing the parties every third year, at the rate of 50 s. per annum; the which increase be appointed to be distributed towards the reliefs of the Almes-poor there. More he gave to the poor of Stratford xx l●.  
Virtus post funera vivit.   

On the North side of this choir is a very large and goodly Monument raised near four foot high from the ground, and curiously carved: The portraiture in brass fixed on a great Marble stone, which covereth it, hath been long since torn away, as also the Inscription on the verge thereof; but Leland affirmeth it to have been erected for Doctor Balsall sometime Deane of this Collegiat-Church, who built the said choir as I have, in my discourse of the Church, already observed.  
In one of the windows, as by Mr Belcher's notes I find, was written;  
Thomas Balshall doctor of divinity re-edified this quire and died anno 1491.   

In the Arch betwixt the said North Ile and the Church, is there a fair tablet with the arms of Clopton empaling Kyte and this Inscription.  
To the memory of THOMAS CLOPTON of Clopton in the County of Warwick esquire, and eglantine his wife one of the daughters of John Kyte of Ebrington in the County of Gloucester esquire. The said Thomas departed this life the 22th day of August Anno Domini 1643. The said eglantine departed this life 22th day of November An. Dom. 1642. They left issue two sons, John, and Thomas Clopton.   

In the body of the Church lieth in fair marble, with a portraiture a brass thereon, and this Inscription.  
Anno milleno C. quater lx. quatriplato unicus eximitur annus Pagete obit Agnes, et nonas Innij, gild fuit illa magistra annis undenis cuia mansio sit modo celis.   

Monumental Inscriptions in the Quire.  
HERE lieth interred the body of Anne, wife of William Shakespeare, who departed this life the 6. day of Aug. 1623. being of the age of 67 years: 
Ubera tu mater, tu lac vitamque dedisti  
We mihi pro tanto munere Saxa dabo,  
Quam mallem amoveat lapidem bonus Angelus orem  
Exuat ut Christi Corpus imago tua,  
Sed nil vota valent, venias cito Christ, resurget  
Clausa jacet tumulo mater, & astra petit.    

On another.  
Here resteth the body of Thomas Nashe esquire. He mar● Elizabeth the daug. of John Hall gentleman: He died April 4. Anno 1647. aged 53.  
Fata manem omnes hunc non virtute carentem  
Ut neque divitijs abstulit a●ra dies.  
Abstulit, at referet lux ultima, siste viator,  
Si peritura paras, per mala parta peris.   

On another.  
Here lieth the body of John Hall gent. he mar. Susanna daughter and coheir of William Shakespeare gent. he deceased November 25. Anno 1635, aged 60. years.  
Hallius hic Situs est medica celeberimus arte  
Expectans regni gaudia, leta Dei.  
Lignus erat meritis qui Nestora vinceret annis  
In terris omnes, sed rapit aequa dies  
Ne tumulo quid desit adest fidissima conjux  
Et vitae Comitem nunc quoque mortis habet.   

On another.  
Here lieth the body of Susanna wife of John Hall gent. the daughter of William Shakespeare gent. She deceased the 2. day of July Anno 1649. aged 66.  
Witty above her sex, but that's not all,  
Wise to salvation was good mistress Hall,  
Something of Shakespeare was in that, but this  
Wholly of him with whom she's now in bliss,  
Then Passenger hast ne'er a tear,  
To weep with her that wept with all;  
That wept, yet set herself to cheer  
Them up with comforts cordial.  
Her love shall live, her mercy spread,  
When thou hast never a tear to shed.   

The Epitaph upon the Earl of Totnes his Monument represented on the next page.  
THOMAS STAFFORDUS strenuus militum ductor, in Hibernia, & merito suo eques auratus, serenissimis magnae Britanniae negibus jacobo & Carolo, eorumque conjugibus Annae & Henriettae-Mariae, ob sidelem praestitam operam inter domesticos charus, quia cum illustri Comite, ejusque conjuge diu familiariter vixit hîc pariter requiescere voluit donec Christi Redemptoris voce ad aeterram gloriam induendam, unà cum triumphatis beatorum coelis resuscit abitur superstitibus: Valedixit anno ab exhibito in carne Messia supra Millesimum, sexagintessimum ......... postquam omnibus notis gratis annos vixisset .......   

D. O. M. ET MEMORIAE SACRUM.  
Qui in spem immortalitatis mortales hic deposuit exuvias Georgius Carew antiquissima nobilissimaque ortus prosapia, eadem scilicet mascula stirpe qua illustrissimae Giraldinorum in Hibernia & Windesoriensium in Anglia familiae à Carew-castro in agro Penbrochiensi cognomen sortitus est. Ab ineunte aetate bellicis studiis innutritus, ordines in Hibernia adhuc juvenis contra rebellem Desmoniae Comitem primùm auxit. Postea Elizabethae foelicissimae memoriae Reginae in eodem regno consiliarius, & tormentorum b●llicorum praefectus fuit, Quo etiam munere in variis expeditionibus, in illa praesertim longèceleberima qua ●ades Hispaniae expugnatae sunt anno MDXC. I. soeliciter perfunctus est. Demum, cum Hibernia universa domesticae rebellionis & Hi●panicae invasionis incendio flagraret, Momoniae praefectus per integrum tri●nnium contra hostes tam internos quam externos multa fortiter fideliterque gessit. Tandem in Angliam revocatus à jacobo magnae Britanniae rege, ad Baronis de Clopton dignitatem evectus, Annae reginae Procamerarius & Thesaurarius, Tormentorum bellicorum per totam Angliam praefectus, Garnseiae Insula gubernator constitutus, & in secretioris consilit senatum coaptatus est. Jacobo deinde ad coelestem patriam evocato, Carolo filio usque adeo charus fuit, ut inter alia non vulgaria benevoli effectus indicia, ab eo Comitis de Totnes honore solenni investitura exornatus fuerit.  
Tantus vir, natalium splendore illustris, belli & pacis artibus ornatissimus, magnos honores propria virtute consecutus, cum ad plenam & adultam senectutem pervenisset, piè, placidèque animam Deo creatori reddidit Londini in aedibus Sabaudiae.  
Anno Dominicae Incarnationis, juxta Anglicam computationem MDCXXIX. die Martii XXVII.  
Vixit annos lxxiii. menses ferè decem.  
joisia Clopton, cujus effigies hîc cernitur, antìquâ Cloptonorum familiâ, filia primogenita & haeres, ex semisse, Gulielmi Clopton de Clopton armigeri, conjux moestissima viri charissimi & optimè meriti [cum quo vixit annos xlix] memoriae pariter ac suae, in spem foelicissimae resurrectionis Monumentum hoc, pro supremo munere, non sine lachrymis, consecravit.  
Illa vixit annos 78, & 14. die Januarii obiit, Anno Domini incarnate. MDC 36.  ●● 
I come now to speak of the Chantry before specified, afterwards known by the name of the college of Stratford super Avon. This was 
h Ex praefat. Regist. voc. the white book f. 138. a  founded in 5 E. 3. by john de Stratford, already spoke of (then Bp. of Winchester) in the South I'll of the said Church, newly by him built; and consisted of five Priests, for whose maintenance he first 
i Ex praefat. Regist. voc. the white book f. 138. a  settled one message in Stratford super Avon, with the manor of Inge, in this Parish: which five Priests were to celebrate 
k Ib. f. 141. a. b. Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  divine service, to the honour of God, in the said isle or chapel perpetually at the Altar of St Thomas the Martyr, for the good estate of the said John, and of Rob. de Stratford his brother (afterwards Archdeacon of Canterbury, Bishop of Chichester, and chancellor of England, as I have already observed;) and for the souls of Rob. de Stratford and Isabella his wife, father and mother to the said John and Robert; as also for the good estate of Edw. 3. then K. of England, for the Bishop of Worcester, for the time being, and his successors; and for the souls of all the Ks. of England and Bishops of Worcester deceased; together with the souls of the Brethren, Sisters and Benefactors to the said Bishop of Winchester, and all the faithful departed this life: Of which 5. Priests, two were to be perpetual, and one of those the Custos or Warden of that chapel, to govern the rest, and be called Warden of the Bishop of Winchester's chapel at Stratford; & the other the Sub-warden: but the rest to be temporary, viz. removable at the pleasure of the said Warden. As for the particular Rules touching the government thereof, with the divine service specially to be celebrated therein, I shall for brevity's sake omit their recital, in as much as they are at large in the Register 
l Ex. p●aefat. Reg. f. 141. b. & 142. a, b. , and confirmed 
m Ex. p●aefat. Reg. f. 141. b. & 142. a, b.  by Adam de Orlton Bishop of Worcester ix. Cal. Martii. 5 E. 3.  
And now that the work of this Chantry was thus happily begun, there wanted no care in the pious Founder to enlarge its endowment: for in 7 E. 3. he gave 
n Pat. 7 E. 3 p. 1. m. 25.  thereunto lxix s. yearly Rent issuing out of certain lands here in Stratford; and (being shortly after advanced to the archbishopric of Canterbury) granted 
o Pat. 10 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  the Patronage thereof in 10 E. 3. to Simon Montacute than Bp. of Worcester and h●s successors for ever, purchasing 
p Pat. 10 E. 3. p. 2. m. 33.  the advouson of the Church of Stratford from the said Bishop, and adding it thereto; which was forthwith appopriated 
q Montacute f. 50. a. etc.  unto it, as I have already declared. And for the farther advantage of these his Chantry-Priests and their successors, did he obtain divers immunities and privileges, both to themselves and their tenants; as appeareth by K. Edw. 3. Charter 
r Cart. 11 E. 3. n. 27. , bearing date at Westminster 26. Martii 11. of his reign, and confirmed by other succeeding Kings. And yet thinking all too little, did he more augment their possessions; giving 
s Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 1. m. 29.  unto them one message, and two carucates of land lying in Inge, before mentioned; three 
t Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  mess. and 6. tofts situate in Stratford super Avon, with 
u Pat. 21 E. 3 p. 3. m. 21.  7. other mess. lying also there. The other Benefactors that it had were these, Adam de Styvinton of Stratford, who gave 
w Pat. 21 E. 3. p. 3. m. 9  thereunto 4. acres of land lying in Ingen; Nicholas de Dudley, Parson of Kings-Swinford in Worcestershire, 4. 
x Pat. 22 E. 3. p. 1. m. 12.  mess. 70. acres of land, 3. acres of meadow, and xv d. yearly Rent with the appurtenances in Dudley (Com. Wigorn.) with Common of Pasture for all manner of cattles, except Goats, in the wood called Pensyned near Dudley aforesaid; And john Noie and Reg. le Dishere Priests eight 
Pat. 23 E. ●. p. 1. m. 15  mess. three shops, and three tofts in Stratford abovesaid.  
The House of square stone, for the habitation of these Priests, adjoining 
z Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 167.  to the churchyard, was built 
a Pat. 26 E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  by Ralph de Stratford, first 
b Godw. de Praesul.  a Canon of Paul's, and afterwards 
c Godw. de Praesul.  Bishop of London; whose good affections to this town, (being his 
d Godw. de Praesul.  birth place) stirred him up to that pious work, of which he began the structure in 26 E. 3. with ten Carpenters, ten Masons and their servants, as by the King's Letters Patent 
e Pat. 26 E. 3. ut suprà.  of special protection to them, till the same should be finished, appeareth. And after this did King H. 5. in 1. of of his reign, grant thereunto an ample Charter 
f Pat. 1 H. 5. p. 5. m. 26  of privileges, wherein that of King E. 3. is recited and confirmed: So that now, being thus fitted with a Mansion, as also their revenues and immunities much increased, it was not long ere it had the reputation of a Church Collegiate; for by that title 
g Morg. vol. 1. f. 22. b.  was the Custos, or Warden thereof, presented in anno 1423. 1 H. 6. unto which, Thomas Balshall Dr of Divinity, and Warden in E. 4. time, added a fair and beautiful choir, rebuilt 
h Lel. Itin. vol. 4 f. 167  from the ground at his own costs; on the North side whereof he lieth entombed, under a goodly raised Monument, whereupon his portraiture in brass, with an Inscription was set, which are now utterly torn away.  
To whom succeeded Ralph Collingwode, Dr likewise in Divinity and Dean of Lichfield; who pursuing the pious intent of the said Dr Balshall, which was not in his life time accomplished, instituted 
i Ex Cod. M S. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  to the honour of Almighty God, the Holy Trinity, the blessed Virgin, and S. Thomas the Martyr, by the consent of Sylvester Gygles then Bp of Worcester, four Children Choristers to be daily assistant in the celebration of divine service in that Church, as also nominated and admitted by the Warden for the time being: which Choristers, by his said Ordination, should always come by two and two together into the choir to matins and Vespers, on such days as the same were to be sung there, according to the Ordinale Sarum; and at their entrance into the Church, bowing their knees before the Crucifix, each of them say a Pater noster and an Ave. And for their better regulation did he order and appoint, that they should sit quietly in the choir, saying the matins and Vespers of our Lady distinctly, and afterwards be observant to the Offices of the choir: That they should not be sent upon any occasion whatsoever into the town; That at D●nner and Supper-times they should constantly be in the college to wait at the Table: and to read upon the Bible, or some other authentic book; That they should not come into the buttery to draw beer for themselves or any body else: That after Dinner they should go to the singing School; and that their schoolmaster should be one of the Priests or Clerks appointed by the discretion of the Warden, being a man able to instruct them in singing to the Organ: as also that they should have one bedchamber in the Church, whereunto they were to repair in Winter time at 8. of the Clock, and in Summer at nine; in which lodging to be two Beds wherein they were to sleep by couples; And that before they did put off their clothes they should all say the prayer of De profundis with a loud voice, with the prayers and orisons of the faithful; and afterwards say thus, God have mercy of the soul of Rauf Colyngwode our Founder, and Master Thomas Balshall a special benefactor to the same.  
And for the maintenance of these Choristers, he enfeoft Sr Edw. Grevil 
k Ibid.  Kt. Io. Grevil Esq. & others, in certain lands, situate in Stratford, Drayton, and Binton within this County; which feoffment bears date 7 Octob. 7 H. 8. But it was not long after that this college, thus completed, came to ruin with the rest, as a preparative whereunto was that Survey 
l M S. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 14. a.  in 26 H. 8. by which the revenue of the lands and tithes belonging to it, is certified to amount to Cxxviii l. ix s. i d. At 
m Ib. f. 15. a  which time, besides the Warden (sc. Mr john Bell) and the Sub-warden, there was one Priest who served the cure for the Parishioners, and had vi l. xiii s. iiii d. salary, 3 Chaplains, 3 Clerks, and 4 Choristers, whose several salaries, for brevity, I omit to mention; Robert Porter being then Steward of their Court, whose fee was xx s. per. an. and Hugh Reynolds their bailiff, who had also xl s. annuity. Howbeit, at the suppression thereof in 37 H. 8. (by the Statute made that year) I find another Survey 
n Ex alio MS. penès eund. S.A. f. 19 a.  taken, where the yearly value is certified to be no more than Cxxvii l. xviii s. ix d. Anthony Barker being then Warden, and having a stipend of Lxviii l. v s. v d. per an. Out of which was paid to Dr Bell, then Bishop of UUorcester (the preceding Warden as hath been observed) the yearly sum of xxii l. for a Pension. The site of which college in 4 E. 6. was granted 
o Pat. 4 E. 6. p. 7.  to John Earl of Warwick and his heirs; who being attainted in 1 Mariae (as I have elsewhere showed) it came again to the Crown, and therein continued long (it seems) for in 18 Elizabethae● Ric. Coningsby had a Lease thereof, granted 
p Pat. 18. Eliz. p. 12.  to him by the Queen for 21 years.  
Patroni Cantariae. 
Custodes, sive Gardianis.  joh. Winton. Episc. 

Horl. vol. 2. f. 45. b.  joh. de Offchirch Pbr. 22 Oct. 1331.  joh. Winton. Episc. 

Mont. f. 23. a.  Mr. joh. de Suthwaltham Pbr. 12 julii 1336.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Wolst. vol. 1. f. 13. a.  Magr. joh. Geraud 14 jan. 1339.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Br. vol. 1. f. 12. b.  D. Hugo de Ferrariis ..... 1354.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Wit. f. 13. b.  D. Will. Boys Pbr. 27 Martii 1368.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Wak. f. 38. a  Thomas at Neude 20 jan. 1384.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Ib. f. 40. a  Thomas Mile 4 Dic. 1384.  Patroni Eccl. Collegiatae. 
 

Morg. vol. 1 f. 22. b  Magr. Ric. Praty in Art.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Magr. 20 Apr. 1423.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Bourch. f. 27. a  Magr. Henr. Sever S. Theol. Bac. 16 Dec. 1436.  D. Episc. Wigorn. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 191. b  Thomas Balsall S. Theol. professor 19 Feb. 1465.     

The gilled of the Holy Crosse.  
THe next thing, whereof I have taken notice in this town, is the Gilled of the holy cross; but the original of this Fraternity I do not find recorded; neither have I seen any formal Foundation thereof till 4 H. 4. Whence it is evident, that such meetings were at first used by a mutual Agreement of friends and neighbours, and particular Licenses granted to them for conferring lands or Rents to defray their public charges (in respect that by the Statute of Mortmain such gifts would otherwise have been forfeited) as in this place may be discerned: For in 5 E. 3. several persons of this town had 
q Pat. 5. E. 3. p. 3. m. 12.  leave to amortize divers particular petty Rents thereunto, which they charged upon certain Houses and lands situate within the compass thereof: And in 7 Richard 2. one Richard filly, (an Inhabitant of this place) gave 
r Esc. 7 R. 2 n. 113.  thereunto eight mess. one toft, and half a yard land lying in Stratford, Clifford, and Shotriche without licence; for which respect they were seized into the King's hands: but in such great request did it grow, within a short time after, that K. H. 4. by his Letters Pat. 
s Pat. 7 H. 6. p. 1. m. 5. per Inspex.  dated at Westm. 8 junii in the 4th year of his reign, reciting that whereas Thomas Aldebury clerk, Nich Sauser jun. and Thomas Compton sen. stood enfeoft of xx mess. 3 shops, 4 s. 4 d. Rent, half a yard land, and the moiety of 2 Burgages with th'appurtenances, lying within the towns of Stratford super Avene, Bruggeton, and Ruynes-Clifford, to the use of this Fraternity, which being anciently begun had continued till that time without the royal licence; and that divers lands and Rents had been given thereto, which K. E. 3. by his Letters Pat. dated 12 nou. 5 E. 3. confirmed; the said King therefore taking into consideration the devout intention of the Founders and Continuers thereof, then gave licence to the said Thom. Nich. and Thom. and to the rest of the Brethren and Sisters of the same gilled, that they and their successors might not only continue the same; but if they should think fit, make and begin a new Fraternity, of themselves and others to the honour of the Holy cross and S. john Baptist. And that the Brethren and Sisters thereof, for the time being, might from year to year choose 8 Aldermen out of their said Fraternity, which said Aldermen, and their successors should have power to elect a certain Master and two Proctors of their gilled for to govern the lands and revenues thereto belonging.  
And that the said Feoffees might assign the said messages, Lands, and Rents to the said Master and Proctors and their successors for ever, to provide two or more Priests to celebrate divine service for the good estate of the said K. H. 4. Queen Joan his Consort, of Nich. de Bubbewith the said King's Chaplain; as also of the Master, Proctors, Aldermen, Brethren, and Sisters thereof, which then were, or should after that time be; and for the good estate of all the Benefactors and maintainers thereof: And moreover for the souls of the said K. Henry, Joan his Consort, Nich. de Bubbewith, and of the Master, Proctors, Brethren, and Sisters thereof after their departure out of this life: as also for the souls of the father and mother to the said King, of Constance his late Queen, and of all the faithful deceased: Which Pat. was confirmed 
t Ib.  by King H. 6. at Westminster xv junii 7 H. 6.  
At the time of the general Survey 
w MS penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 19 b  taken in 26 H. 8. there were 4 Priests belonging to this gilled, each of which had 5 l. 6 s. 8 d. yearly salary; And a certain clerk, who was Schoolmaster there, having x li. per an. wages. But by the Survey 
x Ex alio MS. penès ●●nd. S.A. f. 20. b.  made in 37 H. 8. the Lands and Tenements, with the Tithes of Wylmyncote certified to belong thereto were valued in the whole at 50 l. 23 d. ob. per an. at which time it appeareth, that there was a mansion House for the Priests, having 5 Chambers, 1. Garden, and a Dovehouse appertaining to the same; and that one .... Dalum was Master of the Grammar School there, having x li. per an. annuity: as also that the four Priests of the said gilled had yearly salaries of Cvi s. viij d. apeice: And that the other Officers were these; viz. 
y Ib. f. 21 a  john Comb●s Steward of all the Lands and Possessions belonging thereto, having xx s. per an. Fee; a cook serviteur to the Priests x s. per an. a Clerk serving in the chapel there iiii s. per an. The bailiff or Collector of the Rents xxvi s. viij d. per an. And there is this farther observable from the said Survey; viz. that once a year, at receiving the Officers accounts, there was a Feast made of ancient custom, to which the whole Fraternity with their Tenants and Fermors did resort, there being Liii s. iiii d. assigned for defraying the charge of it● That the annual allowance for wine and wax spent in the chapel was xl s. To the said 4 Priests for several Diriges there sung vi s. viij d. And to 4 poor people, who were of the same Fraternity, and fallen to decay in their estates Liii s. iiii d. per an. amongst them.  
Besides which, it further appeareth, that K. H. 4. before specified was accounted the Founder thereof; and that at the time of the said Survey one of the Priests belonging thereto, then Teacher of the Grammar School, did use to celebrate divine Service within a chapel, standing in the midst of the said town, in regard that the Parish Church, situate out of the town, was so far distant from a great part thereof, that many impotent and poor people could not well resort thereto. Which chapel was re-edified 
z Horn p. 2. Lel● I●in. vol. 4. f. 167.  in a very beautiful manner (as is yet to be seen) by Hugh Clopton sometime Lord Major of London, and dedicated to the holy Trinity, towards the later end of H. 7. time, as appeareth by his Testament: but of him I shall speak more parti 〈…〉 Clopton.  
On the North side of this chapel was a fair House built 
a Ibid.  of brick and timber by the said Hugh, wherein he lived in his later days, and died 
b Ibid. . On the South side of which chapel stands the Grammar School founded 
c Ibid.  by one jolepe a Master of Arts, born in this town, near which he had some patrimony that he gave 
d Ibid.  thereto. And near to the said School stands an Almeshouse, which before the dissolution of the gilled had x poor people maintained 
e Ibid.  therein by that Fraternity of the Holy cross before spoke of. Which School and Almeshouse by the Letters Pat. 
f Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 13.  of incorporating this Town in 7 E. 6. were appointed to be continued and maintained, the Inhabitants having then granted to them for that purpose all the lands and possessions which belonged to the said gild, excepting the House formerly mentioned, which was by the same K. past 
g Pat. 6 E. 6. p. 3.  away the precedent year unto Thomas Reeve and George Cotton Londoners, and their heirs, to hold of the manor of East Greenwich in Socage.  
Besides all this, here is at Stratford a fair bridge of stone over Avon, containing xiiii arches, with a long Causey at the west end of it, walled on both sides: which bridge and Causey were so built 
h Lel. Itin f. 167.  in H. 7. time by the before specified Hugh Clopton, whereas before there was 
i Lel. Itin f. 167.  only a timber Bridg and no Causey, so that the passage became very perilous upon the overflowing of that River. One thing more, in reference to this ancient Town is observable, that it gave birth and sepulture to our late famous Poet Will. Shakespeare, whose Monument I have inserted in my discourse of the Church.  
I now come to the particular Hamlets that are within the compass of this large parish, being x. in number; viz. Welcombe, Inge, Clopton, Bishopston, Drayton, Dodwell, Shoterye, Ludington and Ruyn-Clifford; of all which in their order.   

Welcombe.  
THis place had its appellation, originally, from the Spring rising in that deep valley, which now beareth the name of Welcombe; but there is no other mention of it in Record, that ever I could see, than the bare nomination amongst the Hamlets within the Hundred of Pathlow in the Rolls for collection of the xv and tenth in 
k Rot. penès S. A. eq. aur.  8 E. 3. 20 
l Rot. penès Edw. Lapworth Gen.  H. 6. and the like; and in 
m MS. penès ●und. S.A. f. 14. a.  the Survey of 26 H. 8. it being a member of the manor of Old-Stratford.   

Inge.  
THis was also originally a member of Old-Stratford, and signifieth in our old English a meadow, or low ground, the name well agreeing with its situation. The first mention that I find of it is in 20 H. 3. occasioned by an Assize 
n Pat. 20 H. 3. In d.  of Novel disseisin brought against john Comyn, by one Maud Giffard, for a watercourse here: but that it was first a member 
o Ex MS. Cod. vocat. the Red. book, penès Episc. Wigorn.  of Hampton super Avon there is no question to be made, and granted in Fee by some of the Bishops of Worcester to the Ancestor of Adam de Crombe: for by an authentic Register 
p Ex MS. Cod. vocat. the Red. book, penès Episc. Wigorn.  in the Bishop of Worcester's custody, it appeareth that the said Adam held in this place 5 hides of that manor: and amongst the witnesses to a Deed made by James the son and heir of john de Clopton, temp. E. 1. there is one Simon styled 
q Ex vet. exemplari penès S. A. eq. aur.  Dominus de hang, which Simon was son 
r Ex praesato Cod. MS.  to the same Adam de Crumbe, and in 2 E. 3. sold 
s F. levat. xv. Pasc. 2 E. 3.  this manor to R●b. de Stratford then Parson of the Church at Stratford, Will. Harewell having then an estate therein for the life of Joane his wife; which estate the said Robert purchased 
t F. levat. xv Mar●. 4 E 3.  of them in 4 E. 3.  
It seems that this purchase so made by him, was for the use of his brother, viz. John de Stratford then Bishop of Winchester etc. as I have in Stratford observed; for the next year following did he pass 
u F. levat. Oct. Purif. 5 E. 3.  over his title therein unto him; who having obtained licence 
w Ex Reg. vocat. the White book penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 138 a  from Adam de Orlton then Bishop of Worcester (of whose Fee it was) thereupon granted 
x Pat. 5 E. 3. p 1. m. 29  it unto the Chantry then newly by him founded at the Altar of S. Thomas the Martyr in the South I'll of Stratford Church, whereof I have already spoke. To which Chantry it continued till the dissolution thereof; and then coming to the Crown was by K. E. 6. in 2. of his reign granted 
y Pat. 2 E. 6. p. 5.  unto Ric. Pallady Gent. and Francis Foxall Citizen and Mercer of London, to be held in Capite by the xlth part of a Kts. Fee. Which Ric. and Francis passed it away shortly after to Thomas Hawkins, alias Fisher, of Warwick; who in 1 Mariae sold it to Will. Clopton esquire.   

Clopton.  
'TIs somewhat probable that this was originally a member of Stratford super Avon, and so, consequently, belonging to the B ps of Worcester; for I find 
z Ex Reg. Wigorn. in Bibls. Cotton f. 93. b.  that S. Oswald Bp. of that See in K. Etheldred's time, by the consent of the Covent of Worcester, granted to one Eadric his servant 3 messages and a half, 
An. 988.  lying here, for three lives; and afterwards to return to the Church of Worcester. But these ere long, became alienated from those Bishops as it seems; for by the Conquerors Survey 
a Domesd. lib. , where it is certified to contain 5 hides, it appeareth that it was then part of the possessions of Rob. de Stadford, (but written Clotone by mistake of the transcriber) which 5 hides were then valued at lxs and held of him by one William; and that in Edw. the Confessors days Odo and Aileva had the inheritance thereof.  
In 13 joh. being accounted 
b L●b. rub. f. 157. a  for 1 Kts. Fee, I find it ranked 
c L●b. rub. f. 157. a  amongst those that belonged to the Barony of Stafford in this shire: but how or when it passed from any of those Barons to the family of Mountfort I have not seen; howbeit, that some of them possessed it 'tis clear; for Peter de Montfort in H. 3. time granted 
d Ex Cart. de Clopton  it to james de Clopton and his heirs, by the name of his manor of Clopton, with a certain place adjoining called the Grove excepting only out of this conveyance 1 mess. 8 yard land and a half, 105 acres of land, and 7. acres of meadow; and excepting a certain place in Grove, with pasturage for ten Oxen and Kine, and 2 Horses; all which he had formerly granted to Isabella de Norton and Edm. de Norton her son: By which grant to the said James and his heirs; he reserved to himself and his heirs x s. of silver to be yearly paid at the Feasts of S. Mich. th'archangel and the Anuntiation of our Lady by even portions, in lieu of all services saving foreign, and 3 appearances in the year at his Court of Beldesert.  

Rob. de Clopton 20. H. 3. 

Joh de Clopton 31 H. 3.- Amabilla, postea nupta Henrico de Pathlow. 

jacobus de Clopton.- Margeria. 

joh. de Clopton 3 E. 2. 

Walt. de Cokfeild, dictus Marescallus, miles 33 E. 1.- Johanna. 

Walt. de Cokfeild 16 E. 3.- Matilda. 

Christiana filia Ric. de Bykemersh- joh. de Cokfeild, dominus de Clopton 5 R. 2.- Margareta. 

joh. de Clopton 21 E. 4.- Agnes. 

Hu●o Clopton Major Civit. Londini 7 H. 7 obiit caelebs 12 H. 7.  
Thomas Clopton ar. 22 E. 4. 

joh. Clopton- Margareta. 

Will. Clopton aet. 30 an. 6 H. 8. 


a Esc. 2 Eliz.  Will. Clopton obiit 13 H. 8. 


b Esc. 2 Eliz.  Will. Clopton ar. obiit 2 Eliz. 


c Inscrip. tumu●● apud Stratford.  Will. Clopton aet. 22. ann 2 Eliz. obiit 18 Apr. 34 Eliz.- 
d Inscrip. tumu●● apud Stratford.  Anna filia Georgii Griffith mil. 


e Inscrip. tumu●● apud Stratford.  Will. Clopton ob. s. prole.  

f Inscrip. tumu●● apud Stratford.  jocosa uxor Georgii Carew Comitis de To●enes.  

g Inscrip. tumu●● apud Stratford.  Anna uxor Will, Clopton de Sledwick in Episc. Dunelm. 

1 Will. Clopton.  
2 joh. Clopton.  
3 Thomas Clopton de Clopton, ex concess. Jocosae Comitissae Totenesiae.- Eglentina filia joh. Kite de Eburton in Com. Glouc. 

joh. Clopton.  
Thomas Clopton.    
Ursula primò nupta Tho. Markham de Ollerton in Com. Nott. secundò Henr. Nevil de Holt. in Com. Leic. arm.                                 
This james de Clopton was son 
e Ex Cartul. de Clopton.  of John, and he of 
f Ex Cartul. de Clopton.  Rob de Clopton; which Robert and his Ancestors, assuming their surname from this place, were anciently Inhabitants here, as it seems before they became owners thereof. But Walter, grandchild to the said James, assumed 
g Ex Cartul. de Clopton.  the surname of Cockfield, being owner of Cockfield in Essex, where he than had his residence. He was also called 
h Ex Cartul. de Clopton.  marshal, (perhaps in respect of that office in the King's household) and by these two names, scil. Cockfield alias marshal, did James his grandfather settle 
i Ex Cartul. de Clopton.  upon him and his heirs this manor house at Clopton, with the greatest part of his lands in this Village, and in that place called the Grove; Isabella de Norton before specified in 8 E. 1. releasing 
k Ex Cartul. de Clopton.  unto him all her right in the lands, which she had so obtained from Sir Peter de Montfort as is before expressed.  
To which Walter succeeded Walter his son 
l Ex Cartul. de Clopton.  and heir, and to him John, who residing here reassumed the surname of Clopton; and having licence 
m Carp. vol. 1. f. 81. b.  from john Carpenter Bishop of UUorcester, about the beginning of Edw. 4. time, erected an Oratory within this his manor house, for himself and his own family: but within few years after Thomas Clopton his son and heir built a fair chapel here, and made special suit to Pope Sixtus the 4th for leave to have divine service celebrated therein, which was accordingly granted 
n Cartul. de Clopon.  to him and his heirs 14 Cal. Aug. an. 1474.  
Of this family (and a younger brother to the same Thomas) was Hugh Clopton; who being a wealthy Mercer in the City of London, bore 
o Stow 's Survey.  the Office of Lord Mayor in an. 1492. 8 H. 7, and was a special Benefactor to the town of Stratford super Avon; for at his own costs he built 
p Stow 's Annals in an. 1492.  that fair Bridge of freestone, 
q Stow 's Annals in an. 1492.  consisting of xiiii arches, with the Causey at the west end thereof, substantially walled on each side; and made a Way 3 miles from Aylesbury towards London, and one mile on this side that town: And by his Testament 
r horn q. ●  appointed that his Executors should finish that beautiful chapel of the holy Trinity in the said town of Stratford, the fabric whereof was begun in his life time. He bequeathed also C. marks to be given to xx poor Maidens of good name and fame dwelling in Stratford, sc. to each of them five marks a piece at their marriage; and likewise Cl to the poor householders in Stratford; as also L li to the new building the cross I'll in the parish Church there. To the college of Stratford super Avon CC li, To the poor householders in London Cli. To poor Maidens marriages in London Cli. To poor scholars; viz. three at Oxford and three at Cambridge, every one xxˢ the quarter for 5. years. To the hospital of St Thomas of Acres xxli. To the hospital of Bethlem xls. To the other hospitals xls a piece. To the Prisoners of Newgate vil. To those of Ludgate vili. To those of the Kings-bench 4l. To those of the Marshalsy 4l. To the Chamber of London in recompense for disobeying his oath, which he observed not, or misused xli. To the common Box of the mercer's xli. To the Fellowship of the Venturers, resident in Zealand, Brabant, or Flanders vli. Flemish. To the Fellowship of the staple at Calais x marks. To divers of his kindred Cl. a year●; some 5l per an. a piece; and the portions of any deceasing to be spent in repairing of Bridges, highways poor Churches, poor householders, and the like charitable uses.  
This Testament bears date 8 Sept. 12 H. 7. By which also he bequeathed his body to be buried in the chapel of S. Katherine in the parish Church of Saint Margaret Lothbury within the City of London, in case he should departed this life in London, or within twenty miles thereof; but if at Stratford super Avon, or in UUarwickshire, then in the Church of Stratford, within the chapel of our Lady, between. the Altar there, and the chapel of the Trinity next adjoining thereto: and for his funeral appointed four Torches, with 4 Tapers and no more; two of which after the solemnising thereof, and of his Months-mind, to remain for the high Altar. And further directed that his Executors should provide an honest Priest to serve within that Church where his body should happen to be buried, for the space of xx years next ensuing his decease, there to pray for his soul, and for the souls of John his father, Agnes his mother, and all Christian souls: And that the said Priest should be bound to say thrice every week, during the said xx years, Placebo and Dirige, with Commendations, taking every year for his salary, if he served in London, xi marks; and if at Stratford upon Avon ten marks per an. And dying 
s Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 197.  a bachelor 15 Sept. 
t Esc. 13 H. 7.  12 H. 7. was buried 
u Stow 's Survey f. 192. a.  in the Church of S. Margaret in Lothbury, according to his said appointment.  
It seems that being a very wealthy man, he got this manor of Clopton from his elder Brother's posterity; but deceasing without issue it came to them again, Will Clopton being found his cousin and heir, who had livery 
w Pat. 19 H. 7. p. 2. m. 6.  thereof in 19 H. 7. Which Will. was owner also of Cokfield in Essex; for by a pardon 
x Cartul. de Clopton.  that he had in 5 Henr. 8. he is styled William. Clopton de Clopton in Com. warw. armiger; alias william. Cockfeild de Cockfeild in Com. Essex ar. From which Will. descended Will. Clopton Esq who had two daughters and heirs; viz. Joyce the wife of Sir George Carew Kt created Lord Carew of this Clopton 5 Maii 3 jac. and Earl of Totneis 7 Febr. 1. Car. who died without issue; And Anne married to Will. Clopton of Sledwick in the bishopric of Durham descended by a younger branch, from the Family before specified.   

Bishopston.  
OF this place there is no mention in the Conquerors Survey, because it was a Hamlet pertaining to Stratford; and therefore, belonging to the Bishop, gave occasion that it had the name of Bishopesdone at first attributed thereto, the situation being at the foot of an indifferent Hill, as the syllable done or dune imports. In King H. 1. time Frethricus de Bissopesdone was enfeoft thereof by Samson then Bishop of Worcester, as may seem by that Certificate 
y Ex Reg. vocat. the Red book penès Episc. Wigorn.  which his successor made in 12 H. 2. in these words Isti sunt feoffati de dominico à tempore Sansonis Episcopi; Frederec de Bissopsdon 1. mil. (&c.) This Frethric (or Fraric; for so he is sometimes written) lived to a great age, there being mention 
a Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  of him in 9 R. 1. and had issue Will. his son 
b Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  and heir; who being a Knight 
c Ex autog. penès S.A. eq. aur.  and in that Rebellion with the Barons against King John, was of the retinue 
d Claus. 18. Joh. m. 5.  to Walter de Beauchamp, one of the principal of them, for which his lands were seized into the King's hands, but returning to obedience he had restitution 
e Claus. 18. Joh. m. 5.  of them in the last year of that King's reign. To whom succeeded Will. who had several employments of much trust and note, in his time, within this County. From 11. till 20 H. 3. he was frequently in 
f Pat. de iisd an. in d.  Commission as a Justice of Assize. In 16 H. 3. he, with john de Lodbeoc were constituted 
g Claus. 16 H. 3. in d.  the King's Eschaetors here. In 21 H. 3. he was in Commission 
h Claus. 21 H. 3. in d.  for the collecting of a xxxth and in 
i Pat. 56. H. 3. in d.  56 H. 3. one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick.  
To him succeeded Sir Thomas de Bishopsdon Knight his son 
k Ex autog. in Scac. in baga de Catesby.  and heir; and to Sir Thomas Sir William: 
l Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  howbeit of these I find little else notable than that they were Knights. But the next was Sir john de Bishopsdon, who served in the Parl. held at York in 
m Claus 12 E. 2. in d. m. 7.  12 E. 2. as one of the Knights for this shire, being then seized of these Lordships, viz. Bishopston, Bishopswode (vulgò Bushwode) Lapworth, & Thorndon in this County; Larkstoke in Gloucestershire, Little Cokesey, Herdewyk, Pepewell, and Waresley in come. Wigorn. in all which he had Free-warren granted to him by a special Charter 
n Cart. 13 E. 2. n 27.  bearing date at Newcastle upon Tine 26 Sept. 13 E. 2. In 14 E. 2. he was 
o Ex autog. in Scac. ut suprà.  a Knight, and in the Rebellion with Thomas Earl of Lanc, for which in 16 E. 2. he had pardon 
p Rot. F 16 E. 2. m. 21.  for xl l● Fine. In 18 E. 2. he was in 
q Pat. 18 E. 2. in d. m. 35.  Commission for conservation of the peace in this shire, and to take care that the Articles contained in the Statute of Winchester were observed. In 1 E. 3. he served 
r Claus. 1 E. 3. in d. m. 15  in the Parl. at Westminster as one of the Knights for this shire; and was in Commission 
s Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 3. m. 8. in ced.  for the levying a xvth. and tenth in this County; So also in 2 E. 3. for 
t Claus. 2 E. 3. m. 17.  collecting of a xxth. In 
u Claus. 4 E. 3. in d. m. 7.  4 E, 3. again one of the Knights for this shire in the Parl. held at Westm. and the next year following constituted 
w Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 24.  one of the Justices for conservation of the Peace.  

Frethricus de Bissopesdone temp. Regis Steph. 

Will. de Bissopesdone 9 R. 1.- 
a Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  Juliana filia Henrici de Mon●eforti. 

Will. de Bishopsdon 11 H. 3. 

Thomas de Bishopsdon miles 31 H. 3.- 
b Plac. de T. Trin. 14 E. 1. rot. 57  Cecilia una filiarum & cohaer, Henrici Pipard. 

Will. de Bishopsdon miles temp. E. 1.- 
c Ib.  Christiana relicta 14 E. 1. 

Joh. de Bishopsdon miles 14 E. 2.- Beatrix filia & haeres Joh. de Sheldon. 

Rog. de Bishopsdon 14 E. 3. 

Alicia filia & haeres ux Walt. de Clodshale.    

d Ex autog. penès ●oh. Watson Gen.  Thomas de Bishopsdon 7 E. 2.- 
e Ex autog. penès ●oh. Watson Gen.  Johanna filia Edm. de Grafton militis.  
Joh. De Bishopsdon 11 E. 3.- 
f Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  Isabel filia joh. Stretch militis. 

Thomas de Bishopsdon 8 R. 2. 

Will. de Bishopsdon m l 5 H. 5.- Philippe 17 H. 6. 

Eliz. filia & cohaeres ux. Thomae Palmer de Holt in Com. Leic. ar.  
Philippe ux. Will. Catesby mil.                     
Bearing a special affection to the hospital of St john Baptist in Warwick, he gave 
y Pat. 6 E. 3. p. 2. m. 12.  thereunto the moiety of the advouson of the Church of Morton Merhull in this County; and having wedded 
z Esc. 47 E. 3. n. 28.  Beatrice the daughter and heir of john de Sheldon, died 
a Claus. 14. E. 3. p. 2. m. 30.  in 14 E. 3. being at that time 
* Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  bailiff to the K. in his forest of Leekhay in Worcestershire, which he held by grand Sergeantie, leaving Roger his son 
b Claus. 14. E. 3. p. 2. m. 30.  and heir; which Roger bore 
c Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  for his arms bendè of six pieces Or and Azure, with a cantonermine, and died leaving issue Alice his daughter and heir wedded 
d Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  to Walt. de Clodshale (of which Walter and his family I shall speak in Saltley) whereupon this Lordship of Bishopsdon came to John, brother to the said Roger, by virtue of an Entail 
e F. levat. xv. Pasch. 11 E. 3.  made in 11 E. 3. whereby Sir john de Bishopsdon Knight settled it, with other lands, upon his issue male by dame Beatrice his wife. Which last mentioned John, being a man of eminent parts, was in 32 E. 3. constituted 
f Pat. 32 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  chancellor of the King's Exchequer, and took to wife 
g Ex autog penès Car. D. Carington.  Isabella the daughter of Sir john Stretch Knight. To whom succeeded 
h Ex autog. in Scac. ut. suprà.  Thomas, and to him Sir Will. Bishopsdon Knight, Sheriff 
i Rot. F. 5 H. 5. m. 13.  of this County and Leicestersh. in 5 H. 5. and in 6 H. 5. constituted 
k Pat. 6 H. 5. in d. m 8  one of the Commissioners for arraying of men in this Shire. Of this Sir Will. I farther find, that being retained 
l Rot. in Bibls. Hatton.  by the Earl of Warwick for the fortifying of Calais, he served in that employment with one lance and two Archers amongst the Knights that then were under him, taking for his lance and one Archer xx li per an. and for the other Archer x. marks per an. without their diet: but he resided, 
m Rot. in Scac.  for the most part at his manor of Alscote in Gloucestershire; and having in 17 H. 6. entailed 
n F. de dic. Come. levat. xv. Pasch. 17 H. 6.  this, with divers other Lordships; on the issue which he should beget on the body of Philippe his wife, left only two daughters his heirs; scil. Eliz. and Philippe, the former married 
o Ex coll. H. Ferrer ar.  to Thomas Palmer of Holt in Leicestershire, from whom likewise, by a daughter and heir, the nevil's of Holt are descended: the other 
p Ex coll. H. Ferrer ar.  to Sir Will. Catesby Knight. Who in her right had this manor of Bishopston, which by the attainder of Will. Catesby in 1 H. 7. (whereof in Lapworth I have spoke) came to the Crown; and in 3 H. 7. was, inter alia, granted 
q Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 1. m. 5.  by the King to Sir john Risley Knight, and the heirs male of his body: but by a special Act 
r Pasch. Rot. 11 H. 7. rot. 13.  of Parl. in 11 H. 7. was restored unto George Catesby Esq son and heir to the said Will. together with the rest of his said Fathers forfeited lands: whose grandchild, viz. Sir Will. Catesby Kt in 24 Eliz. sold 
s Ex ipsis autog. penès cosdem.  to sundry persons the particular Tenements within this Lordship; amongst which one was passed to Will Askew of Lapworth, by the name of the manor; which Will. afterwards sold it to Andrew Archer of Tanworth Esq from whom it descended to his son and heir, Sir Sim. Archer Knight, and by him was lately granted to john Greene and Thomas green yeomen, and their heirs, who being Inhabitants here, are yet possessed thereof.  
The chapel here (dedicated to St Peter) is very ancient, as may appear by the Ordination 
t Ex autog. penès S.A. eq. aur.  thereof, made in K. John's time, in the presence of Maugerius then Bishop of Worcester, by Sr Will. de Bishopsdon Knight who gave thereunto in pure alms of his own demesn xiiii acres of land in one field, and as much in another; as also 4 acres of his land held by servile tenure: and pasturage for 8. Oxen in what places soever his own Oxen should graze, excepting in his meadows: and moreover covenanted with Mauritius then Parson of Stratford super Avon, that he and his Tenants there, would sustain all the charges concerning the said chapel; viz. in building it up, keeping it in repair, and providing the Chalice, Books, Lights, Vestments, and all other necessaries therein: and that the mother Church of Stratford should receive the whole tithes of Corn and Flax throughout the parish of Bishopston, with the bodies of the dead, and all Oblations to be made in the said mother Church, with Mortuaries, after mass celebrated in the said chapel: but all other Obventions and small Tithes given by the said Knight and his Tenants, the Priest serving in that chapel to receive: which Priest and his successors, to be thenceforth appointed by the Parson of Stratford for the time being, had 
u MS. penes S.A. eq. w. f. 20. a  in 37 Henr. 8. the small Tithes of this Village for his salary.   

Drayton.  
THis, long before the Norman Conquest belonging to the bishopric of Worcester (as a member of Stratford) was in the days of K. Canutus, through the power of the Danes, taken from them, as by the Register 
w In Bibls. Cotton. f. 136. b.  of Worcester appeareth, where it is written Draeitun: but the next mention I find of it (for it is not specified in the Conquerors Survey) is in H. 2. time, Geffrey de Clinton (the second) then restoring 
x Ex autog. penes S. Mount●ort a●.  it to one Giffard de Lucerna, as heir to Rob. de Lucerna, his brother, unto whom he had given the inheritance thereof in leiu of special service that he had performed to the said Geoffrey in his Castle of Simili and elsewhere, to hold by the service of one Kts. fee; granting also, that Herbert son to the said Giffard, and his heirs should hold it of his said father and his heirs by the same service. From which time till the days of K. H. 3. I have not seen any more thereof; but then, viz. in 20 of that King's reign, did Sim de Draytun hold 
y Testa de N.  half a knight's Fee here of the Earl of Warwick; so also in 
z Testa de N.  36 H. 3. And in 1 E. 1. was Ralph de Lodington seized 
a Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 25.  of 4 yard land and a half here, which he held of the King by the Rent of xxˢ per an. payable at Michaelmas only; but soon after it appears 
b Claus. 2 E. 1. m. 3.  that these 4 yard land and a half were held by the said Raph. of Will. de Beauchamp E. of Warwick by the service of the eighth part of a knight's Fee, and the Rent of xxˢ yearly to the King; and that it was part of the land belonging to the Normans, which was so seized on, as in Wilmecote I have spoken.  
Shortly after this I find that Ric. de Peito (of whom in Chesterton I have spoke) had two yard land here, granted 
Ex autog. ●●nès Edw. ●eto eq. 〈◊〉.  to him and his heirs by Royse Trussell, which she purchased of Walt. de Lodington; for which land Amabill, the daughter of Walter son of Will. de Lodington, commenced suit 
Pat. 6 E. ●. ●. 14.  against him the said Ric. and the above specified Walter in 6 E. 1. How or when this Ric. de Peito increased his estate here I have not seen; but that his descendants enjoyed a considerable part of this Village, these subsequent instances will show; scil. John de Peito sen. in 
●x. penès ● Clarke 〈◊〉.  20 E. 3. the xth part of a knight's Fee; and john de Peito, his son, with Beatrix his wife, 1 mess. 2 carucates of land, 4 acres of meadow, and xxx ● rend, here and in Dodwell, of Sir Will Trussell Kt. which continued 
●sc. 3 H. 7  to his posterity for many ages.   

Dodwell.  
THis petty Hamlet I take to be a member of Draiton; for I find no mention at all of it in Record, other than in those Inquis. which specify the lands in Draiton belonging to the family of Peito, in all which it appears that they extended likewise into this.   

Shotery.  
THis village was given to the Church of Worcester by K. Offa about DCCCC. years since, it then containing 33 Houses, as by his Charter, 
g Reg. Wigorn. in bibl. Cotton. f. 107. a.  whereof I have here inserted part, may appear, ✚ Regnante imperpetuum domino, universitatis crea●ore, ego Offa Rex Merciorum aliquam partem terrae, id est xxxiii. cassatorum injus ecclesiasticae libertatis Wigornensis conceden libentissime largior: ejusdem agelli nomen est Scottarit, quem tamen agrum fluvio quem dicunt Afen constat interlui, etc. But in the Conquerors Survey there is no mention of it, in regard that, being then belonging to the Bishopr. of Worcester, it was involved with Stratford: Of which bishopric in H. 2. time, I find 
h Ex Regist. quodam penès Episc. Wigorn.  that Adam de Scetriva held here one side and a half of land; but little else have I seen memorable of it till E. 3. time, that Ric. son and heir of Ric. de Baginden granted 
i Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  to Rob. de Stratford (Parson of Stratford) his whole right and title to all his lands therein that descended to him by inheritance from his father; which grant bears date at Stratford super Avon the Tuesday next after the Feast of St Matthew the Apostle, 6 E. 3. Whether this was it, which afterwards passed by the name of the manor of Shoteriche I know not; but certain it is that the said Robert de Stratford by his deed 
k Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington  bearing date on Saturday the feast of All Saints 28 E. 3. (being at that time Bishop of Chichester) entailed this his manor of Shoteriche upon john de Bishopston, and Isabella the daughter of john Stretch and the heirs of their two bodies, and for lack of such issue to return to him the said Bishop and his heirs.  
The next mention of it, that I meet with, is, 
l Pat. 17 R. 2 p. 2. m. 30.  that in 17 R. 2. the Monks of Evesham, 
m Pat. 17 R. 2 p. 2. m. 30.  having without the royal licence seized it into their hands as part of the possessions of Thomas Newnham clerk, their bondman, by reason whereof it became forfeited to the Crown, the K. thereupon granted it to Sir Will. Arundel Knight, to hold and enjoy so long as it should continue in the Crown for the cause abovesaid. Divers conveyances do I also find, 
n Ex autog. penès eund. D. Carington.  about that time, of this manor; viz. in 17 R. 2. by the same Sr Will. Arundel to john Prat, Thomas Wells clerk, john Pycard and and Wil Wenlock Esq and in 8 H. 4. by the said T. wells and the rest to john Olney Esq and his heirs: as also the same year by the said john Olney to Ric. Earl of Arundel, Sir Thomas Burdet and Sr Alured Trussell Kts, with others: but all these were only in trust, as I conceive; for john Harewell Esq (of whose family I shall speak in wotton-wawen) being possessed thereof in 4 H. 4. had the same year a licence 
o Clif. f. 8. a  granted to him from john Clifford then Bishop of Worcester to have divine service celebrated by a fitting Priest in the Oratory within his manor house here at Shotrech; which licence bears date 29 Martii an. 1402 (4 H. 4.)  
Here we see (and so it always was upon the like permission) that the licence for this Oratory was for a fit Priest to celebrate divine service therein; which care of the Bishop was not without great reason, and the authority of an imperial Constitution of no less antiquity than the famous Emperor Justinian; which forbiddeth men to have the sacred mysteries administered in their private chapels, lest under that pretence heretics should do secretly those things which are unlawful: in which consideration he therefore commandeth, that if they would use their private Oratories otherwise than only for their private Prayers, the Bishop should appoint them a Clerk whom they might entertain for that purpose: All which is plain by later Constitutions made in the time of Leo; It was thought good (saith 
p Leo Constit. 4. Vide etiam ibid. Constit. 15.  the Emperor) in their judgement which have gone before, that in private chapels none should celebrate the holy Communion, but Priests belonging unto greater Churches; which order they took, as it seemeth, for the custody of Religion, lest men should secretly receive from heretics, instead of food, the bane of their souls, pollution instead of expiation.  
To the descendants of which john Harewell did this manor continue so long as the male line lasted; and then by partition 
q Ex autog. penès praefat. D. Carington.  made betwixt the Sisters and coheirs of Thomas Harewell, bearing date 4 Feb. 25 H. 8. was it allotted to Agnes the wife of john Smith one of the Barons of the King's Exchequer, in whose line, together with Wotton-wawen before specified, it still continueth.   

Ludington.  
THis place being in the Saxons time belonging to the bishopric of Worcester, and by the power of the Danes, in the reign of Canutus, with other lands taken 
r Regist. Wigorn. in Bibls. Cotton f. 136. b.  from that Church, was in Edw. the Confessors time possessed 
s Domes. lib.  by 4 Theins, and reputed for two Mannourss, but after the Norman conquest by the Earl of Mellent, being esteemed at xii hides by the Survey 
t Domes. lib.  then taken, which were held of him by 4. Knights and valued at vi l. In which Survey it is written Luditone, having had its original appellation from the name of some ancient possessor thereof, as I guess. From this Earl it came to Henry de Newburgh (Earl of Warwick) his Brother; and was granted by him, or Earl Roger his son, to the ancestor of Rob. de Valle in H. 1. time, as that certificate 
u Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  made by Will. Earl of Warwick in 12 H. 2. doth manifest; at which time Rob. de Valle held it of the same Earl by the service of half a Kts. fee; in whose line it continued till the issue male failing, it came by a daughter and coheir to Burdet, as the descent here inserted doth show.  
Of these, the third Robert, was a Justice 
w Pat. 17. H. 3. in d.  of Assize in this County in 17 and 
x Pat. 20. H. 3. in d.  20 H. 3. and his son Robert a Kt. 
y Giff. f. 375. b.  in 21 E. 1. as also in 3 E. 2. in Commission 
z Pat. 3. E. 2. m. 37.  for assessing and collecting a xvth. and tenth; and afterwards a Coroner in this County; but being not able to attend that office in respect of his great employment for several eminent persons, the Shiriff in 14 E. 2. had command 
a Claus. 14 E. 2. m. 11.  to cause another to be chosen. To which Robert succeeded his son, called Rob. de Vaal jun. who went 
b Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 2. m. 30.  in that Welsh expedition of 15 E. 2. which I take to be it that was occasioned by the difference betwixt john de Mowbray, Rog. Mortimer, and Hugh le Despensor the younger, touching the land of Gowher in Wales. This Robert was in 18 E. 2. constituted 
c Pat. 18. E. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 35.  one of the Commissioners for conservation of the peace in this County, and for taking care that the Articles contained in the Statute of Winchester should be observed; and in 
d Pat. 20. E. 2. in d. m. 5.  20 E. 2. and 
e Pat. 1. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 23.  1 E. 3. one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick; as also a Commissioner 
f Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 3. m. 18 in ced.  for assessing and collecting a xxth. in this County: and in 7 E. 3, being a Kt. bore 
g Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer.  for his arms a Fez chequy betwixt 3. Lion's rampant.  

Rob. de Valle 12 H. 2. 

Robertus de Valle 6 joh.- Nichola filia Ade de Crumbe. 

Robertus de Valle 17 H. 3. 

Rob. de Valle miles 2 E. 1.- Petronilla 9 E. 2. 

Rob. de Valle jun. 15 E. 2. miles 7 E. 3. 

joh. de Valle ob s. prole 34 E. 3.  
Elianora vy. Gerardi Burdet de S●kindon. 

joh. Burdet altar consangu. & haered. Joh. de Vale 36 E. 3.    
Cath. ux. Henrici filii Ric. le Noreys 7 E. 3. 

joh. Norrys 36 E. 3.        
Eliz. relicta Steph. de Aldermarston.         
To whom succeeded John his son 
h F. levat. xv. Hill. 8. E. 3.  and heir, a Commissioner likewise for levying a xvth. and xth. in this County in 
i Rot. F. 27 E. 3. m. 10.  27 and 28 
k Rot. F. 28 E. 3. m. 5.  E. 3. which John died 
l Esc. 36. E. 3. p. 2. n. 63.  without issue in 34 E. 3. (leaving john Burdet and john Norrys his cousins and heirs) murdered as it seems; for I find that Will. Abbot of Evesham had in 39 E. 3. a pardon 
m Pat. 39 E. 3. p. 1.  for the same: by means whereof the inheritance of this Lordship came at length to Burdet, though an estate therein some other persons had for a while: for in 2 H. 4. john Wyard (of whom I shall speak in Alspath) was certified 
n Esc. 2. H. 4.  to hold the 4th part of a K. s. fee here, in right of his wife, of the Earl of Warwick; and in 11. H. 4. Rob. castle had Freewarren granted 
o Cart. de an. 11. & 12. H. 4. n. 13.  to him in all his demesn lands here, and in Alspath aforesaid: And in 10. H. 6. it was found 
p Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R. , that Sir Thomas Burdet of Arrow in this County Kt. together with john Welsh of Sheldesley in come. Wigorn Gent. held two messages and 2 yard land here by the service of the 4th. part of a K●s. fee: To which Sir T. Burdet the whole right in this manor came at length to be fixed, as by his Feoffment 
q Ex autog. penès Will. Burton ar.  thereof in 21 H. 6. appeareth; and so descended to his great grandchild Ric. Burdet (as the pedigree in Arrow showeth.) To whom succeeded Anne his daughter and heir married 
r Esc. 1. E. 6.  to Edw. Conway Esq. by which means the inheritance hereof divolved to their posterity, Edw. Viscount Conway (of whom and his family I shall speak in Ragley and Arrow,) now possessing it.  
The Priest serving in this chapel had 
s M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  in 26. H. 8. v li. vi s. viij d. per an. for his stipend, paid unto him by the Warden of the Collegiate Church at Stratford super Avon; and the like salary 
t Ex alio Cod. M S. penès eundem S. A. f. 20. a.  had his successor in 37 H. 8. but I find no more than one presentation thereto, and that was, by the Warden of the Chantry at the Altar of S. Thomas the Martyr in the said Collegiate Church, of 
u Marg. vol. 2. f. 11.  one john Pebworth Priest 20 Apr. an. 1420.   

Ruin-Clifford.  
IN the Conqueros' time Rob. de Stadford possessed one 
w Domes. lib.  hid and 1. virgate of land here, then held of him by one Hugh: but before the Norman invasion it was the freehold of Saward; the rest of this Hamlet being a member of Stratford, as I shall show by and by. I am of opinion that the posterity of the said Hugh residing here, assumed from hence the surname of Clifford; the last male branch of which family, that continued owners hereof, was john de Clifford, who in H. 3. time past 
x Ex Cartul. de Clopton penès T. Clopton ar.  away all his lands here to Ralph le Power Son of Margery his Sister, which makes me conclude that he had no Children of his own. It is very like that Hugh le Poer an assistant 
y Esc. 50 H. 3.  to the Barons against K. H. 3. became Husband to her the said Mergerie; for I find that the same Hugh was seized 
z Esc. 50 H. 3.  of two Carucates of land lying here in Clifford: Neither is it to be doubted, but that Steph. le Poher, who held 
a Ex Regist. vocat. the Red Book penès Episc. Wigorn.  two hides and a half of land in this place, temp. H. 1. (then called Clifford-minor) of Margery de Bohun, was lineal ancestor to the said Hugh; which Margery had a grant 
b Ex Regist. vocat. the Red Book penès Episc. Wigorn.  of them from Simon Bishop of Worcester, they being parcel of his manor of Stratford.  
That it continued for many descents in the family of Power, is apparent, Christopher Power, son and heir of john Power being the last; who by his deed 
c Cartul. de Clopton  bearing date 12. Feb. 5 H. 8. granted it to Will. Clopton of Clopton in this County Esq. and his heirs: the last of which Cloptons' that died 
d Esc. 7. Eliz.  seized thereof being Will. Clopton of Clopton aforesaid in 7 Eliz. But the next that possessed it was 
e Lib. 5. cedul.  john combs; which John left issue 
f Lib. 5. cedul.  Edward, who died 16 junii 39 Eliz. leaving 3. daughters and heirs; scil. Joyce the wife of Francis Cornwell, but formerly of john Garnet, Anne, and Elizabeth.   

Milcote.  
BEing now on the South of Avon, I come to Milcote, situate on the very border of this County, being within the Parish of UUeston in Gloucestershire. This in the Saxons time belonging 
g Reg. de Wigorn in Bibls. Cotton f. 136. b.  to the bishopric of UUorcester (as a member of Stratford doubtless) was by violence wrested 
h Reg. de Wigorn in Bibls. Cotton f. 136. b.  from it in the time of Canutus the Dane; yet afterwards did Elstanus and Wulflan, both Bishops of that See, reenjoy it again till the Norman invasion: but then Aegelwine Abbot of Evesham, a powerful man with the Conqueror, being no less than a Judge in those parts, having by purchase obtained the one half thereof from him that had possessed himself of it, promised the Bishop, that if he would give him leave to have his part for a term of years, he would not only pay him a certain Rent for it; but at the end freely restore unto him the other half therewith; whereunto the Bishop assented: Howbeit, after that the Abbot had thus got it into his hands, he held it whilst he lived without payment of any thing at all; And after the Norman invasion Odo Bishop of Baieux (the King's Brother) with the rest of the lands belonging to that abbey: But at the time of the general Survey one Stephen had 
i Domesd. lib.  it, the extent thereof being certified at 3. hides, which were valued at L s.  
It should seem that it came shortly after to Ralph Boteler (of whom in Oversley I have spoke) for I find that upon the foundation of his Priory at Alcester in 5. Steph. he gave 
k Cart. 14. E. 3. n. 12. per Insp.  all the Tithes of this his Lordship thereto. But it continued not to his posterity; for in 12 H. 2. Geffrey Martell possessed 
l Rot. P. 12. H. 2.  it, and shortly after that one Madiho; and in 30. H. 2. the King by Eschaet 
m Lib. Rub. f. 144. b. , at which time the Shiriff accounted 
n Rot. P. 30 H. 2.  x l. for the ferm thereof, and Liiii s. paid 
* An ox at iii s. iiii d. price.  for xuj. Oxen towards the storing of it for the King's use. Howbeit, about the beginning of K. John's time it was given by the K. to Geffrey de Hauvill, as appeareth by that Precept 
o Claus. 6. joh. m. 11.  to the Shiriff for delivering possession thereof, in which it is written Mellescot (yet formerly Mulecote). But Hauvill had not the inheritance of it, as is evident by the Letters Pat. 
p Pat. 15. H. 3. m. 2.  of K. H. 3. dated 4 Martii 15. of his reign, whereby he granted to the said Geffrey, that if Joan his wife should chance to over-live him, she should hold it during her life, paying two marks yearly into his Exchequer. Which Joane survived him a great while, for by the King's Charter 
q Cart. 29. H. 3. m. 4.  bearing date 10 junii 29 H. 3. whereby he granted it to Geffrey de Langley (of whom in Pinley I have spoke) the said two marks per an. due to the Exchequer during her life, were transmitted to him the said Geffrey and his heirs; who, having the inheritance of this manor then bestowed on him to hold by the service of a sore Sparhawk to be paid yearly into the Exchequer for all secular services and demands whatsoever, the next year following obtained a Charter 
r Cart. 30. H. 3. m. 10.  of Freewarren (inter alia) in all his demesn lands here, though he was not then in possession thereof, Hauvill's widow being at that time living: which sore Sparhawk, so reserved, was accordingly paid 
s Claus. 30 H. 3. m. 6. Rot. F. 44 H. 3. m. 3. , as I could by many more authorities make manifest.  
To this Geffrey succeeded john de Langley his grandchild, who in 13 E. 1. claimed 
t Rot. de Quo W.  here a Court Leet, with Assize of Bread and Beer; alleging that K.H. 3. was seized of those Liberties at that time when he gave the inheritance thereof to the same Geffrey, and that they passed in general words by that grant: But to this the King's attorney answered, that during the time that Geffrey de Hauvill and Joan his wife held it by the grant of K. John, the K. and his bailiffs were possessed of those Liberties; and after the death of her the said Joane he seizing the manor into his hands, granted it only to the said Geffrey and his heirs, as appareth by his Charter; so that by reason of this Answer the said john de Langley had a further day given him to make good his challenge. From which john de Langley it descended 
u Rot. F. 33 E. 3. m. 14.  to Joan the daughter and heir of Geffrey his grandchild, first married to John the Son of Sir Alan Cherleton of Apley Kt. and afterwards to Sir john Trillow Kt. (as by the Descent in Pinley appeareth) which Sir john Trillow and Joan in 42 E. 3. were certified 
w Hill. Rec. 42 E. 3  to hold it of the K. in Capite by that payment) of the sore Sparhawk or two s. per an. for all services.  
Howbeit, after the decease of this Joan without issue, Sir john de Peto Kt. being cousin and next heir unto her, entered 
x Pat. 47 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  upon it without due process of Law, and demised 
y Pat. 47 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  it to Ralph Earl Stafford, Hugh de Stafford his son, Ric. de Stafford Brother to the said Earl, and Alice Perers, to hold for term of their lives, and the longer liver of them; for which trespass they had a pardon 
z Pat. 47 E. 3. p. 1. m. 2.  from the K. in 47 E. 3. but the inheritance thereof did Sir john Worth Kt. recover 
a Plac. coram R. T. Hill 2 R. 2 rot. 50.  against the said Sir john de Peto, and the rest, in 50 E. 3. as his right by descent from the before specified Sir john Trillow and Joane; and the next year following, by special licence 
b Pat. 51. E. 3. m. 15.  for that purpose, entailed 
c Pat. 51. E. 3. m. 15.  it by Feoffment upon the issue of his own body, and for want thereof upon Sir Walter Beauchamp Kt. and the heirs male of his body, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Sir john worth: which Sir John dying 
d Esc. 14. R. 2. n. 52.  without issue in 14 R. 2. Sir William. Beauchamp became possessed thereof, by 
e Esc. 14. R. 2. n. 52.  virtue of the said Entail. But it was not long ere that the said Sir W. Beauchamp, and all the rest that had right therein past it to Will. Grevill of Campden in Gloucestershire; who to strengthen his title, obtained a Release 
f Ex autog. penè Edw. Peto eq. aur.  from the said Will. de Peto cousin and heir to Geffrey de Langley, bearing date at Milcote 5 nou. 22. R 2. which Will Grevill being so possessed thereof entailed 
g Rot. F. 2. H. 4. m. 5.  it, in 3 H. 4. on the issue male of his body by Joan his wife, and for want of such issue upon his other Sons, and the issue male of their bodies successively; scil. John, Lodowick, and wil with remainder to his right heirs.  

Will. Grevill de Campden obiit 2 H. 4.- Johanna soror Philippi Thornbury militis, obiit 37 H. 6. 

Ludovicus Grevill 3. H. 4.- Margareta filia & haeres Egidii Arden de Draiton mil. 

Will. Grevill fill. & haeres obiit. 39 H. 6. 

.... Grevill- Cath. soror & cohaeres Rob Pointz. 

joh. Grevill de Milcote 14 H. 7.- Johanna. 

Edw. Grevill miles, obiit 20. H. 8.- .... filia Thomae Denton. 

joh. Grevill miles obiit 2 E. 6. 

Edw. Grevill miles obiit 2 Eliz.- Margareta filia & una haered. Wil Willington ar. 

Ludovicus Grevill are morte multatus apud Warwick.- Thomasina filia Will. Petre mil. 

Edw. Grevill miles- Johanna filia Thomae Bromley mil● summi Angliae Cancellarii. 

joh. Grevill obiit s. prole●  
jocosa ux. Edw. Whitacre.  
Marga. ux. Ed. Pennel  
Maria ux. Arth. Ingram eq. aur.  
Kath. ux ... Ingram.  
jana. Elix. Constantia. ob. s. p.          
Fulco Grevill miles, à quo Dominus Brooke.    
.... uxor Edm. Tame militis.          
Joh. Grevill de Campden 3 H. 4.    
Walterus Cokesey. 

jocosa relicta.. Beauchamp. 

Joh. Grevill de Charlton r●gis in come. Glouc. miles obiit 20 E. 4.- Johanna relicta 20 E. 4. 

Tho. Grevill, alias Cokesey, miles, defunctus s. piole 14 H. 7.  
Anna.  
Margareta.      
Hugo Cokesey.     
Of this name, viz. Greyvill or Greynvill (for both ways it is written) there was of an elder date in this County, as in Burmington I have showed; but whether that they of Campden were of the same line I cannot say: and therefore of what family this Will. Grevill was, I am yet to learn; as also what is memorable of him other than his death, which happened 
h Arund. vol. 1. f. 183. a.  in 2 H. 4. at Campden above specified; in the Parish Church whereof he lieth 
i Arund. vol. 1. f. 183. a.  buried, leaving Joane his wife, Sister 
k Esc. 28 H. 6.  of Sir Philip Thornbury Kt. surviving, who lived 
l Esc. 28 H. 6.  a long time after, and John his son and heir, but by a former wife, as may seem by the Entail before mentioned; which John resided 
m Rot. F. 6 H 4. m. 29.  also at Campden, and being Shiriff 
n Rot. F. 6 H 4. m. 29.  of Gloucestershire and the Marches of Wales in 6 H. 4, bore 
o Ex ●utog. penès W. Bu●ton ar.  for his Arms Or, upon a Cross engrailed, within the like border sable, x annulets of the first, with a mullet of 5. points in the dexter quarter. This John wedded 
p Pat. 14. H. 7. p. 2.  Joyce, Sister to Hugh, but daughter of Walt, Cokesey; by reason whereof, Thomas her grandchild became heir to Cokesey's lands, as I shall show by and by. But John the son and heir to the same John and Joyce dwelled 
q Rot. F. 28 H. 6. m. 16.  at Cherleton-Regis in come. Glouc. and by the death of Joane his grandfathers second wife, happening in 28 H. 6. came to possess 
r Rot. F. 28 H. 6. m. 16.  this manor of Milcote (which she held during life) where making then his residence, he became first a Justice of Peace in this Shire, from 
s Pat. ab an. 39 H. 6. usque 7 E. 4. in d.  the last year of K. H. 6. reign; then, scil. in 1. E. 4. Shiriff 
t Rot. F. 1. E. 4. m. 32.  of this County and Leicestershire. In 
u Pat. 5. E. 4. p. 1. in d. m. 30.  5 E. 4. he was Knighted. In 13 E. 4. he again bore the Office of Shir●ff 
w Rot. F. 13. E. 4. m. 13.  for these Shires; in which year he had livery 
x Ib. m. 3.  of the lands descended to him by the death of his mother: and in 17 E. 4. being then Shiriff 
y Rot. F. 17. E. 4. m. 11.  the third time, bore the ●ame co●e that his father did, excepting the Annulets upon the Cross, as by his Picture, together with his wife, both kneeling in their surcotes of arms in the East Window of the Parish Church at Binton in this County, appeareth: but departed 
z Esc. 20. E. 4. n. 72.  this life 6 Aug. 20 E. 4. and was buried in the Church of Weston super Avon, as may seem by the direction of his Testament 
a Lib. 3. T●stam. in Regist. Episc. Wigorn. ●. 24. b. ; leaving Thomas his son 
b Lib. 3. T●stam. in Regist. Episc. Wigorn. ●. 24. b.  and heir, and two daughters; viz. 
c Lib. 3. T●stam. in Regist. Episc. Wigorn. ●. 24. b.  Anne and Margaret: which Thomas, in respect of the inheritance he enjoyed by descent from his grandmother, assumed the surname 
d Rot. F. ●● E. 4. m. 5.  of Cokesey; and having forthwith livery 
e Esc. 20. E. 4. n. 72.  of his said father's lands, being then 26 years of age, (residing here at Milcote), was the same 20 E. 4. constituted 
f Rot. F. 28 E. 4. m. 3.  Shiriff of this County and Leicestershire; and at the Coronation of K. H. 7. one 
g M S in Bibls. Cotton [sub effig. Claudii C. 3.] f. 11.  of the Knights of the Bath, then created; concerning which Order, I shall here take leave to make a short digression.  
That the making of Knights, by this solemn manner of Bathing, and other sacred Ceremonies (notwithstanding the original thereof, cannot now be discerned) is of no less antiquity than the times of our ancestors the Saxons, is not (I think) to be doubted: for though in that mention made by 
h De gestis Regum. lib. 2. Cap. 6.  Will. Malmesb. of K. Alfred making his grandson Athelstan a Knight, he instances no more than the purple Robe, with the Sword and rich Belt; yet 'tis apparent, that when Geffrey of Anjon, in order to his marriage with Maud the Empress, only daughter to our King H. 1. was made Knight at Rouen, by the same K. Henry, on Whitsunday an. 1227. (27 H. 1.) it is said by 
i Favin. in theat. Honour lib. 3. p. 577.  John the Monk of Marmonstier, that he, with xxv. Esquires, then attending him, were Bathed, according to ancient Custom: Illucescente die altera Balneorum usus, uti Tyrocinii suscipiendi consuetudo expostulat, paratus est (saith he.)  
And concerning Robes, and other ornaments, goeth thus on: Comperto Rex à Cubiculariis, quod Andegavensis, & qui cum eo venerant ascendissent de Lavacro, jussit eos ad se vocari. Post corporis ablutionem ascendens Comitis Andegavorum generosa proles Gaufredus, bysso retorta ad carnem induitur, Cyclade auro texta supervestitur, Chlamide conchylii, & muricis sanguine tincta tegitur, caligis holosericis calceatur, pedes ejus sotularibus in superficie Leunculos aureos habentibus muniuntur. Ejus verò consodales, qui cum eo militiae suscipiendae munus expectabant, universo bysso & purpura innovantur. And moreover: Talibus itaque, ut praetaxatum est, ornamentis decoratus, etc. adducti sunt Equi, allata sunt Arma; distribuuntur singulis prout opus erat; There being put upon him harness of double Mail, and gilt Spurs, a Shield of the Lions of Anjou hung on his neck; a rich Helm on his head, and an armed Spear put into his hand; and lastly a Sword out of the King's store, ab antiquo (saith he) ibidem signatus, in quo fabricando Fabrorum superlativus Galannus multa operâ & study desudavit: And that thus armed, he mounted a Spanish Horse, which was also first given him by the King, the Feast that belonged to his reception of this dignity (called Festum Tyrocinii) being honoured with Tourneaments and Masques, which lasted no less than seven days.  
Of which Courtly Ceremonies, most plain it is, that the use hath continued ever since, even through all ages, till towards these later times, though (perhaps) in some particulars varied: For it appears that King John, in 6 of his reign, being to confer this dignity on Thomas Sturmy, directed his Writ to the Shiriff of Hantshire, for to make preparations to that purpose; which runs thus 
k Claus. 6. Joh. in d. n. 20. : Praecipimus tibi, quod facias habere Thomae Sturmy, valetto nostro, unam robam de Scarletto, cum quadam penula de byssis, & aliam robam de viridi, vel burnetta, & unam Sellam, & unum par Loianorum, & capam ad plumam, & unam culcitram, & unum par lintheorum, quoniam ipse fiet miles. And of K. H. 3. his Knighting Alexander the third K. of Scotland (on Christmas day an. 1252.) at York and xxii. more with him, being the day preceding the said Alexander's marriage of Margaret, daughter to K. Henry, Math. Paris saith thus: Baltheo donavit militari, qui omnibus vestibus pretiosis & excogitatis, sicut in tam celebri Tyrocinio decuit, ornabantur.  
But as these Courtly Ceremonies, have been thus anciently used, so were there also sacred, as is evident by the testimony of 
l Hist. Ingulph. cro●●.  Ingulphus; viz. a solemn Confession, Vigils in the Church, Receiving the Sacrament, offering the Sword on the Altar, with redemption of it, and the Bishop's Abbots, Monks, or other Priests, putting it on him that was to be thus created; as by what he expresseth touching Hereward an English Gentleman (Lord of Brune in Lincolnshire) upon his return out of Flanders, when he was made a Kt. by Brand, his Uncle, than Abbot of Peterbrough: Quoniam Anglorum erat consuetudo (saith he) quoth, qui militiae legitimae consecrandus esset, vesperâ praecedente diem suae consecrationis ad Episcopum. vel Abbatem, vel Monachum, vel Sacerdotem aliquem contritus, & compunctus, de omnibus suis peccatis, confessionem faceret; & absolutus, orationibus & devotionibus, & afflictionibus deditus, in Ecclesia pernoctaret; in crastino quoque Missam auditurus, Gladium super Altare offerret, & post Evangelium, Sacerdos benedictum Gladium collo militis cum benedictione imponeret: & communicatus ad eandem Missam sacris Christi mysteriis, denuò Miles legitimus permaneret.  
And that this usage of offering the Sword at the Altar, continued in after times, together with the reason thereof, we find very evident from joan. Sarisburiensis 
m De Nugis Curial. lib. 6. Cap. 10. — undè jam inolevit consuetudo, solennis (saith he) ut ea ipsa die qua quisque militari cingulo decoratur, Ecclesiam solenniter adeat, Gladioque super Altare posito & oblato, quasi celebri professione factâ, seipsum obsequio Altaris devoveat, & Gladi●, id est officii sui ●ugem Deo spondeat famulatum; neque necesse est ut hoc profiteatur verbo, cum legitima professio militiae facto ejus videatur inserta. And Petrus Blesensis 
n Epist. 94.  who lived in the same age (scil. temp. H. 2.) further explaineth the same: Hodie Tyrones (saith he) enses suos recipiunt de Altari, ut profiteantur se filios Ecclesiae, atque ad honorem Sacerdotii, ad tuitionem pauperum, ad vindictam malefactorum, & patriae liberationem Gladium accepisse.  
All which, the learned Selden 
o Tit. of Honour part. 2. Cap. 5. p. 781.  (from whose discourse upon this subject, the substance of what I have said, is gathered) supposeth to be continued, under the name of Vigils, upon that solemn Knighting of Geffrey of Anjou before specified: So that, from what hath been said, we may clearly conclude, that aswell the Sacred as Courtly Ceremonies, used at the conferring this dignity, have been very ancient; and, very probably, observed in such sort, as by this following Narrative (being a translation from an ancient tract 
p Ex cod. M S. in officio Arm. [L. 5.] f. 28. a.  thereof, in French) may be seen: whereunto, for its better illustration, the following Figures, (delineated from a fair Book 
q Penès Gu●l. le Neve eq. aur. Claren. R. Arm. , in which they were drawn in much larger proportions, and in Colours, about K. Edw. the iv this time, by the great care and curiosity of that learned and worthy person, my singular friend Edw. Byshe Esq. and in his Notes 
r Edit. Lond. 1654.  upon Upton, already made public) are here added.  

Here followeth the order, and manner of creating Knights of the Bath, in the time of Peace, according to the Custom of England.  
1. WHen an Esquire comes to Court, to receive the Order of Knighthood, in the time of Peace, according to the Custom of England, he shall be honourably received by the Officers of the Court; sc. the Steward or the Chamberlain, if they be present, but otherwise by the marshals and Ushers. Then there shall be provided two Esquires of Honour, grave and well seen in Courtship, and nurture; as also in the feats of chivalry, and they shall be Esquires, and governors in all things relating to him, which shall take the Order abovesaid.  
2. And if the Esquire do come before Dinner, he shall carry up one Dish of the first course to the King's Table.  
3. And after this the Esquires governors shall conduct the Esquire, that is to receive the Order, into his Chamber, without any more being seen that day.  
4. And in the Evening the Esquires governors shall send for the Barbour, and they shall make ready a Bath, handsomely hung with linen, both within and without the vessel, taking care that it be covered with tapestry, and blankets in respect of the coldness of the night. And then shall the Esquire be shaved, and his hair cut round. After which the Esquires governors shall go to the King and say: Sir it is now in the Evening, and the Esquire is fitted for the Bath, when you please: whereupon the King shall command his Chamberlain, that he shall take along with him, unto the Esquires Chamber, the most gentile and grave Knights that are present, to inform, counsel and instruct him touching the Order, and feats of chivalry: And in like manner, that the other Esquires of the Household, with the minstrels, shall proceed before the Knights, singing, dancing, and sporting, even to the Chamber door of the said Esquire.  
5. And when the Esquires governors shall hear the noise of the minstrels, they shall undress the said Esquire, and put him naked into the Bath: But at the entrance into the Chamber, the Esquires governors shall cause the music to cease, and the Esquires also for a while. And this being done, the grave Knights shall enter into the Chamber without making any noise, and doing reverence to each other, shall consider which of themselves it shall be that is to instruct the Esquire in the Order and course of the Bath. And when they are agreed, then shall the chief of them go to the Bath, and kneeling down before it, say with a soft voice: Sir! Be this Bath of great honour to you; and then he shall declare unto him the feats of the Order, as far as he can, putting part of the water of the Bath upon the shoulder of the Esquire; and having so done, take his leave. And the Esquires governors shall attend at the sides of the Bath, and so likewise the other Knights; the one after the other, till all be done.  
6. Then shall these Knights go out of the Chamber for a while; and the Esquires governors shall take the Esquire out of the Bath, and help him to his Bed, there to continue till his body be dry; which Bed shall be plain, and without Curtains. And as soon as he is dry, they shall help him out of Bed; they shall clothe him very warm, in respect of the cold of the night; and over his inner Garments shall put on a Robe of Russet with long sleives, having a Hood thereto like unto that of an hermit. And the Esquire being out of the Bath, the Barbour shall take away the Bath, with whatsoever appertaineth thereto, both within and without, for his Fee; and likewise for the choler (about his neck) be he Earl, Baron, Baneret, or bachelor, according to the Custom of the Court.  
7. And then shall the Esquires governors open the door of the Chamber, and shall cause the ancient and grave Knights to enter to conduct the Esquire to the chapel: And when they are come in, the Esquires sporting and dancing shall go before the Esquire, with the minstrels, making melody to the chapel.  
9 And being entered the chapel, there shallbe wine, and Spices ready to give to the Knights and Esquires. And then the Esquires governors shall bring the said Knights before the Esquire to take their leave of him; and he shall give them thanks, all together, for the pains, favour and courtesy, which they have done him: and this being performed they shall departed out of the chapel.  
8. Then shall the Esquires governors shut the door of the chapel, none staying therein except themselves, the Priest, the Chandler and the Watch. And in this manner shall the Esquire stay in the chapel all night, till it be day, bestowing himself in Orisons and Prayers, beseeching Almighty God, and his blessed Mother, that of their good grace they will give him ability to receive this high temporal dignity, to the honour, praise, and service of them; as also of holy Church, and the order of Knighthood. And at the daybreak, one shall call the Priest to confess him of all his sins, and having heard Mattixes and Mass, shall afterwards be commended, if he please.  
10. And after his entrance into the chapel, there shall be a Taper burning before him; and so soon as Mass is begun, one of the governors shall hold the Taper until the reading of the gospel; and then shall the governor deliver it into his hands, who shall hold it, himself, till the gospel be ended; but then shall receive it again from him, and set it before him, there to stand during the whole time of Mass.  
11. And at the elevation of the Host, one of the governors shall take the Hood from the Esquire, and afterwards deliver it to him again, until the gospel in principio: And at the beginning thereof, the governor shall take the same Hood again, and cause it to be carried away, and shall give him the Taper, again, into his own hands.  
12. And then, having a Penny, or more, in readiness, near to the Candlestick, at the words verbum caro factum est, the Esquire, kneeling, shall offer the Taper, and the penny; that is to say the Taper to the honour of God, and the penny to the honour of the person that makes him a Knight. All which being performed, the Esquires governors shall conduct the Esquire to his Chamber, and shall lay him again in Bed, t●ll it be full daylight. And when he shall be thus in Bed, till the time of his rising, he shall be clothed with a covering of Gold, called Singleton, and this shall be lined with blue Cardene. And when the governors shall see it fit time, they shall go to the King and say to him: Sir! when doth it please you that our Master shall rise? Whereupon the King shall command the grave Knights, Esquires, and minstrels, to go to the Chamber of the said Esquire, for to raise him, and to attire and dress him, and to bring him before him into the Hall. But before their entrance, and the noise of the minstrels heard, the Esquires governors shall provide all necessaries ready for the Order, to deliver to the Knights, for to attire and dress the Esquire.  
13. And when all this is done, the grave Knights shall get on horseback, and conduct the Esquire to the Hall, the minstrels going before, making music: But the Horse must be accoutred, as followeth: The Saddle having a cover of black-leather, the bow of the Saddle being of white wood quartered. The Stirrop-leathers black; the stirrups gilded; The Paitrell of black leather gilt, with a Cross patè gilt, hanging before the breast of the Horse, but without any crupper: The Bridle black, with long notched rains, after the Spanish fashion, and a Cross patè on the front. And there must be, provided a young Esquire, courteous, who shall ride before the Esquire, bareheaded, and carry the Esquire 's Sword, with the Spurs hanging at the handle of the Sword: and the scabbard of the Sword shall be of white leather, and the Girdle of white leather, without Buckles. And the Youth shall hold the Sword by the point, and after this manner must they ride to the King's Hall, the governors being ready at hand.  
14. And the grave Knights shall conduct the said Esquire; and so soon as they come before the Hall door, the marshals and ushers are to be ready to meet him, and desire him to alight: And being alighted, the marshal shall take the Horse for his Fee, or else C. s. Then shall the Knights conduct him into the Hall up to the high Table; and afterwards up to the end of the second Table, until the King 's coming, the Knights standing on each side of him, and the Youth holding the sword upright before him, between the two governors.  
15. And when the King is come into the Hall, and beholdeth the Esquire ready to receive this high Order, and temporal dignity, he shall ask for the Sword and Spurs, which the Chamberlain shall take from the Youth, and show to the King: And thereupon the King, taking the right Spur, shall deliver it to the most noble and gentile person there; and shall say to him: Put this upon the Esquire 's heel; and he kneeling on one knee, must take the Esquire by the right Leg, and putting his foot on his own knee, is to fasten the Spur upon the right heel of the Esquire; and then making a Cross upon the Esquire 's knee, shall kiss him: which being done, another Knight must come, and put on his left Spur, in like manner. And then shall the King, of his great favour, take the Sword and gird the Esquire therewith: whereupon the Esquire is to lift up his arms, holding his hands together, and the Gloves betwixt his Thumbs and Fingers.  
16. And the King putting his own arms about the Esquire 's neck, say, Be thou a good Knight, and afterwards kiss him. Then are the ancient Knights to conduct this new Knight to the chapel, with much music, even to the high Altar; and there he shall kneel, and putting his right hand upon the Altar, is to promise to maintain the rights of holy Church, during his whole life.  
17. And then he shall ungirt himself of his Sword, and with great devotion to God and holy Church, offer it there; praying unto God and all his Saints, that he may keep that Order, which he hath so taken, even to the end: all which being accomplished, he is to take a draught of Wine.  
18. And at his going out of the chapel, the King 's Master-Cook, being ready to take off his Spurs, for his own Fee, shall say: I the King's Master-Cook am come to receive your Spurs for my Fee; and if you do any thing contrary to the Order of Knighthood (which God forbidden) I shall hack your Spurs from your heels.  
19 After this the Knights must conduct him again into the Hall, where he shall sit the first at the knight's Table, and the Knights about him, himself to be served as the others are: but he must neither eat nor drink at the Table, nor spit, nor look about him upwards or downwards, more than a Bride. And this being done, one of his governors having a Handkerchief in his hand, shall hold it before his face, wh●n he is to spit. And when the King is risen from his Table, and gone into his Chamber, then shall the new Knight be conducted with great store of Knights, and minstrels, proceeding before him unto his own Chamber; and at his entrance the Knights and minstrels shall take leave of him, and go to Dinner.  
20. And the Knights being thus gone, the Chamber door shall be fastened, and the new Knight disrobed of his attire, which is to be given to the Kings of arms, in case they be there present; and if not, then to the other heralds, if they be there; otherwise to the minstrels, together with a mark of silver, if he be a Knight Batcheler; if a Baron, double to that; if an Earl, or of a superior rank, double thereto. And the russet nightcap must be given to the Watch, or else a Noble.  
23. Then is he to be clothed again with a blue robe, the sleives whereof to be straight, shaped after the fashion of a Priest 's: and upon his left shoulder to have a Lace of white silk, hanging: And he shall wear that Lace upon all his Garments, from that day forwards, until he have gained some honour and renown by Arms, and is registered of as high record, as the Nobles, Knights, Esquires, and heralds of Arms; and be renowned for some feats of Arms, as aforesaid; or that some great Prince, or most noble Lady, can cut that Lace from his shoulder, saying: Sir! we have heard so much of the true renown concerning your honour, which you have done in divers parts, to the great fame of chivalry, as to yourself, and of him that made you a Knight, that it is meet this Lace be taken from you.  
21. After Dinner the Knights of honour, and Gentlemen, must come to the Knight and conduct him into the presence of the King, the Esquires governors going before him; where he is to say: Right noble and renowned Sir! I do in all that I can give you thanks for these honours, courtesies, and bounty, which you have vouchsafed to me: and having so said, shall take his leave of the King.  
22. Then are the Esquires Governors to take leave of this their Master, saying: S●r! We have according to the King's command, and as we were obliged, done what we can; but if through negligence we have in aught displeased you; or by any thing we have done amiss at this time, we desire pardon of you for it. And on the other side! Sir, as right is, according to the Customs of the Court, and ancient Kingdoms, we do require our Robes and Fees, as the King's Esquires, companions to bachelors, and other Lords.  
Having said thus much, of this ancient and honourable Order, I return to the before specified Sir Thomas Cokesey.  
The next year following (sc. 2 H. 7.) he was made a Banneret 
h M S. in Bibls. Cotton [sub effigy Claudii C. 3.] ●. 14 a.  for his good service done in the battle of Stoke: and in 4 H. 7. one 
i Pat. 4. H. 7. in d. m. 20.  of the Commissioners for making choice of Archers in this County to be sent into Britanny for relief of that duchy. The next year was he constituted 
k Pat. 5. H. 7. p 1. in d. m. 18.  one of the Justices for Gaol delivery in this County; and in 6 H. 7. a Commissioner 
l Pat. 6. H. 7. in d. m. 5  for arraying of men in defence of this Realm, then in danger of an invasion by Charles the ix th'. King of France; being also from the 6th. to the 12h. of H. 7. in Commission 
m Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  of the Peace in this Shire upon the several renewings thereof. But Leland saith, 
n Lel. It●n. vol. 6. f. 19  that he was a R●ffler and slew a Bastard-son of Stafford of Worcestershire, notwithstanding the great brag that the Staffords bore in that County. This Thomas died 
o Pat. 15 H. 7 p. 1. m. 4.  in 14 H. 7. leaving Rob. Russell and Rob. Winter his cousins and heirs, 
p Pat. 15 H. 7 p. 1. m. 4.  as the Descent in Wylie showeth; by which it seems that his two sisters above specified had no issue: whereupon this manor, by ●●●ce of the entail made in 3 H. 4. resorted 
q Pat. 14. H. 7. p. 3. m. 13.  to joh. Grevill great grandchild to Lodowik, second son to the first William; which Lodowik took 
r nscrip. Tum.- pud Draiton.  to wife Margaret the daughter and heir of Sir Giles● Ardern Kt. by whom he had the manor of Draiton, near Banbury in Oxfordshire, where he died 28 Aug. an. 1438. (17 H. 6.) and is interred 
s nscrip. Tum.- pud Draiton. , leaving Will. Grevill his son and heir, who departed 
t Inscrip. Tumuli ibid.  this life within two years after. To wh●ch Will. succeeded .... Grevill, who wedded 
u Pat. 15. H. 7. p. 1. m. 6.  Catherine the sister and coheir to Rob. Pointz, by whom he had issue the same John Grevill, heir to this Lordship by Sir T. Cokesey 's death without issue male● as abovesaid: which John in 15 H. 7. was 
w Ib. in d. m. 14.  one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick; and in 
x Pat. de iisd. an. in d  17. and 
y Pat. de iisd. an. in d  18. in Commission of the Peace in this County.  
To whom succeeded Edw. his son and heir, first constituted 
z Pat. de iisd. an. in d  a Justice of Peace in this Shire in 1 H. 8. and shortly after Knighted, 
a F. l●vat. T. Mich. 8. H. 8.  but died in 20. H. 8. without any thing else memorable of him, and was buried 
b Jankyn q. 1●.  in St. Anne's Chapel in the Church of Weston super Avon, according to the appointment of his Will, leaving issue John 
c Jankyn q. 1●.  his son and heir, and Fouke 
d Visit. come. Warw. 1619.  a younger son, of whom and his posterity I shall speak in Beauchamps- Cour●: which John was 
e Ex vet. membr. penès S. A. eq. aur.  one of the Kts. for this Shire in that Parliament of 30 H. 8. so fatal to the Religious Houses; and being Knighted 
f M S. in offic. Arm. [M. 9] f. 45. a.  at the Coronation of K. Edw. 6. died 
g Esc. 2. E. 6.  25 nou. the year following, leaving Edw. his son and heir 30. years of age, who married 
h Ex autog. penès Will. Shel●don ar.  Margaret one of the daughters and heirs to Will. Willington of Bercheston in this County, and died 
i Esc. 2. Eliz.  a Kt. 24 Dec. 2. Eliz. To whom succeeded Lodowik his son and heir than 22 years of age; who being an ambitious spirited man, procured licence 
k Pat. 9 Eliz. p. 3.  from Q. Eliz. in 9 of her reign, to make a Castle here at Milcote, and to call it Mount-Grevill, which accordingly he began to do on the top of the Hill above a quarter of a mile Southwards from the old manor house, as is to be seen by part of the fabric yet standing: and therefore the better to support his greatness, though he had very fair possessions in this and other Counties, he eagerly coveted the estate of one ..... Web a wealthy bachelor, who had been his servant, and then was Tenant to him at his manor of Draiton in Oxfordshire; for obtaining whereof he plotted the murder of him, and forged a Will to entitle himself thereto (as from credible tradition I have heard.)  
To accomplish which execrable design, he invited him to his House at a Christmas or Easter season, there to make merry (then residing at Seasoncote in Gloucestershire) and having so trained him thither, hired two of his servants to strangle him in his bed; which being accordingly effected, he caused it to be given out in the House that the old man was fallen very sick, and not like to live; whereupon the Parson was sent for to write his Will, and one of the murderers conveyed into the bed with the dead man, about whom the curtains were close drawn, and he dolefully groaning as not like to continue long; so that being in this seeming weak condition, as not able to give directions how the Will should be made, all spoken by him (with a counterfeit voice too) was by way of answer to questions; viz. how and to whom his estate should be disposed, which (in short) was to his Master, meaning Lodowik Grevill, excepting a Legacy to an attorney in Banbury; whose mouth thereby being stopped, no one else, as he thought, would expect any thing, or at least not go about to question the Will: which being accordingly effected, and the company desired to departed the room, that the sick man might repose himself a little, the News of his death was soon after spread in the House, whereupon people were called up, who finding him dead in the bed, took order for his burial.  
And now that all this Pageant was over, Master Grevill thought himself secure enough of his large Legacy. But to the end we may see how divine vengeance ceases not to prosecute such bloody actions, though carried on with never so much closeness and subtlety, the discovery of this wicked murder was, ere long, thus brought to light. One of the assassinate's being in his Cups at Stratford, dropped ●ut some words amongst his pot-companions, that it lay in his power to hang his Master; which expression being, by one that heard hereof, related to the other murderer, he presently acquainted Master Grevill therewith; who thereupon resolving to prevent the danger of any such further babbling, advised that he should be closely made away; and for effecting thereof, within a short space following, sent them both out in the night season upon some pretended business, by which means the other took his advantage to dispatch him, and cast his body into a pit of water, which afterwards floating was discovered by passengers; and upon enquiry when and w●t● whom he had been last seen, the villain was brought in question, who forthwith confessed the whole business, thereby detecting his Mr. throughout; for which they both had their trials at Warwick, where Mr. Grevill, to prevent the loss of his lands, stood mute, and so having Judgement to be pressed, suffered death accordingly.  
To whom succeeded Edward his son and heir in the inheritance of this Lordship, and other lands of great worth. Of which Edward I have heard, that in his younger years, inadvertently shooting an Arrow upright out of a long Bow, it fell upon his elder Brother's head, and killed him; and that their Father was so little sensible of this sad mishap, that he made a jest of it, telling him that it was the best shoot he ever shot in his life: but whether it was the judgement of God to put a period to the line of Lodowik before mentioned, for that horrid murder of Web and one of his servants, or for what else I may not take upon me to judge: certain it is that the whole estate came in short time after to be strangely wasted; for so great were Sir Edw. Grevil 's debts, and leaving issue only Daughters, that his lands were exposed to sale by Sir: Arthur Ingram a Yorkshire Kt. (Husband to Mary the fifth of them) and this manor then purchased by Lionel Earl of Midlesex, whose son and heir now enjoys it.    

Dorsington-parva.  
THis, though it be in the Parish of Welford in come. Glouc. is in Warwickshire, and in the conqueror's time was possessed 
l Domes. lib.  by the same Stefanus, who then had Milcote, being certified 
m Domes. lib.  to contain 1 hid, which one Ordri● held before the Norman invasion. With Milcote also it came to Geffrey Martell, and so likewise to Hauvill and Langley, as the Records I have there vouched will manifest: but after the 4th. of E. 3. I have not found any farther mention at all of it in Record, till 9 H. 8, that Maud Rous Widow was certified 
Inq. su●●r de●op. 〈◊〉 ●. 8.  to have converted C C. acres of land. lying in this place, from tillage to pasture in 17 H. 7. and decaying three Ploughs, being then possessed of the capital message. From which Maud did descend 
Inq. super de●op. 3. E. 6.  Sir john Brome of Ragley Kt. (as in Ragley appeareth) who in 3 E. 6. possessed 
p Inq. super de●op. 3. E. 6.  it.   

Binton.  
THis, being situate on the brow of an Hill, about half a mile distant from the River Avon, was one of the towns which S. Egwyn gave 
q Ex Resist. de E. ●●fnam pe●ès Will. pierpoint ●. p. 163.  to the abbey of Evesham upon the foundation 
Ib. p. 29.  thereof in the year 709. but in the time of K. Ed. the martyr wrested 
Ib. p. 78.  from it (with other great possessions) by Alf●rus a potent Ruler in these parts, who expelled 
Ib. p. 78.  the Monks and placed Canons there, disposing 
Ib. p. 78.  of this place to certain of his Knights: so that upon the Conquest by D. William, it was given to some of his Normans; for it appears by the general surveys 
Domes. lib.  soon after made (where it is written Banintone) that Will. fill. Corbution (of whom in Studley I shall speak) held two hides here, and had 4 quarter's of Coin and 8 sticks of Ecles out of his part in the Mill; and 3 quarters of Salt from Wiche as appurtenant to his part of the manor: all which being valued at xxx s. were the freehold of one Edricus before the Norman invasion. The residue of this town was then possessed 
Domes. lib.  by Gerinus, Urso de Abitot, and Osbernus filius Ricardi; that which Urso held extending to two hides, with a Mill rated at i● s. was valued at xl s. having been the freehold of Ernvi in Edw. the Confessors days: but the certain proportion which belonged to Osbernus cannot be discovered, forasmuch as it is certified and valued in gross, together with what he had in Hilborough; all which one Lodric was owner of in the Saxons time.  
But the next mention I find thereof is in 1 joh. a Fine being then levied betwixt Alex. de hereford and Henry de Beniton of lands here; which Henry, as a witness 
y Ex autog penes W. Sheldon ar.  to a deed of lands in Grafton is written Henricus de Buvintona; so that doubtless the first n in the name of this place is mistaken, and that it should be an u: for in ᶻ 20. H. 3. it is likewise written Buvintone, at which time Henry de Buvintone held 2 parts of a Kts. fee here of the Earl of Warwick, and Nich. de Buvinton a fourth part: So also in 
a Testa de N.  36 H. 3. where Ralph de Buvintone, than held the 5th. part of a Kts. fee here, of Will. de Cantilupe, unto whom Corbicon's fees were granted, as in Stodley shall be showed. Of this family was one Henry de Buvintone the last heir male, to whom succeeded Alice 
b Ex aut●●. penès Ed. Peto eq. aur.  his Daughter and heir, wife 
c Ex aut●●. penès Ed. Peto eq. aur.  of Elias de Wonecote, which Elias wrote 
d Ex aut●●. penès Ed. Peto eq. aur.  himself Lord of this place in 21 E. 1. so also in 
e Nom. Vill.  9 E. 2. and had issue 
f Ex autog. penès eund E. Peto.  Will. de Wonecote, owner 
g Ex autog. penès eund E. Peto.  thereof in 19 E. 2. which Will. about the later end of E. 2. time, being one of the Coroners in this County, was in 1 E. 3. found insufficient to bear that Office, and removed 
h Claus. 1. E. 3. p. 2. m. 4. : and in 20 E. 3. certified 
i Rot. penès S. Clarke B.  to hold a Kts. fee in this place of the Lord Stafford.  
But from this Will. having not seen any private evidence, I cannot exhibit a perfect succession, nor show directly when Elias de Wonecote before mentioned branched from the house of Wilmecote, near Stratford super Avon: howbeit, that he so did I am confident enough● in regard that upon the death without issue of Eliz. Daughter and heir to john de Wynecote, which happened in 24 E. 3. Will. de Buvynton is found 
k Esc. 24. E. 3. n. 65.  to be her cousin and next heir, and at that time lx. years of age. Of this line was Tho. de Wyncote, a Commissioner 
l Rot. F. 2 R. 2. m. 9  with others for collecting a Subsidy in this County in 2 R. 2. as also Walt. Wynkote, who by the name of Walt. Winkote, of Benington Gent. was in 10 H. 6. certified 
m Rot. in Scac. penes Rem. R.  to hold 8. mess. & 12. yard land, here, by the service of half a Kts. fee. To whom succeeded Ric. Wencote L. 
n Esc. 11. E. 4. n. 61.  of this manor in 11 E. 4. But the last of them that had to do here was Tho. Wyncote, who in 23. H. 8. sold 
o F. levat. T. Mich. 23 H. 8.  this manor with the advouson of the Church to Sir George Throkmorton Kt. by whom it became disposed of to Nich. Throkmorton his second son: which Nich. by the name of Sir Nich. Throkmorton Kt. past 
p F. l●vat. T. Pasch. 1 & 2. Ph. & M.  it to Will. Walter Esq. in 1 & 2 Ph. & M.  
This Will. Walter, being of q Wimbleton in come. Sur. died 
r Esc. 30. Eliz.  seized thereof 10 Sept. 29 Eliz. leaving Will. his son and heir 40 years of age; from whom descended Sir Will. Walter Kt. who had issue James that died young, and two daughters; viz. Eliz. married to Sir john Sackvile of ..... in come. Cantii kt. & Catherine to Knighton Ferrer Esq. son and heir to Sir john Ferrer of Punsburne in come. Hertf. Kt. whose marriage being without her father's consent, occasioned him to settle this manor, with the rest of his lands in Warwickshire, upon his Sister Catherine and her heirs; who had issue by the said Mr. Ferrer one only daughter married to .... Fanshaw son and heir to Sir Thomas Fanshaw of Warepark in come. Hertf. Kt. of the bath, she herself taking to her second husband Sir Sim. Fanshaw Kt. Brother to the said Sir Thomas.  
Besides the manor, already spoke of, there were certain lands lying in Binton, which anciently belonged to the abbey of Bordsley, and which in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) were certified 
s M S. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be one Carucate with two Dovehouses, but by whom give: to that Monastery I know not: howbeit these, by the name of the manor or Grange, called Binton-grange in 35 H. 8. were granted 
t Pat. 35. H. 8. p. 10.  out of the Crown (inter alia) to Francis Sheldon Gent. and his heirs, who the same year past 
u Ib. p. 18.  them away to Sir George Throkmorton above specified, by which means they were sold with the manor and advouson abovesaid to Will. Walter, and are now come to Mr. Fanshaw, therewith. But that which here belonged to Osbernus' fill: Ricardi in the conqueror's time, was afterwards possessed by the family of Hubaud, who had lands in Hilborow, close by; for in 6 E. 2. after the death of john de Hastings, it appears 
w Esc. 6. E. 2.  that john Hubaud held half a Kts. fee of him, here and in Hilborow: the like being evident 
x Esc. 49. E. 3. n. 10.  in 49 E. 3. after the death of john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke.  
The Church in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
y M S. in Scac.  at xiii. marks, and in 
z M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  26 H. 8. at viij l. over and above x s. v d. ob. for Procurations and Synodals.   

Billesley.  
ABout a mile further Northward, lies Billesley, which being part of the lands that Hugh de Grentemaisnill had in this County by the conqueror's gift, was at that time held of him by one Osbernus; and in the general Survey 
a Domesd. lib.  then taken, where it is certified to contain 5. hides, which were valued at C s. written Billeslei. There was then a Church, and divers Inhabitants, as by that Record also appeareth; and likewise a House in Warwick belonging to this manor; all which before the Norman invasion were possessed by one Baldwinus: but at this day there is no more left than the manor house, and scarce half the Church that anciently stood there, all the town with the rest of the Church having been long ago devoured by depopulation, whereof our Countryman Rous, 
b Hist. M● in Bibls. Cotton p. 145.  who lived about 200 years since, makes no small complaint.  
To the posterity of Grentemaisnill it continued not; for such was the alteration made upon the advancement of Henry de Newburgh to the Earldom of Warwick (towards the later end of the conqueror's reign) that as the greatest part of those possessions, which the E. of Mellent his Brother had in this County, were conferred upon him; so also had he a share of these that Hugh de Grentemaisnill then enjoyed, of which this place was part, as is evident by that Certificate 
c Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  made in 11. H. 2 where Will. Earl of Warwick expresseth, that Osbert Trussell then held it of him by the service of one Kts. fee, and that it was de Veteri Feoffamento, id est whereof the ancestor of the said Osbert had been enfeoft temp. H. 1. and so consequently by the said Earl Henry: By which also I gather, that the same Osbernus was he to whom it had been granted, and (in all probablity) grandfather to the said Osbert surnamed Trussell, who held it in 11 H. 2. as is above expressed. From this Osbert is it, that the several families of Trussell; viz. of Cublesdon and Acton-Trussell in Staffordshire; of Flore and Gayton in Northamptonshire; of Aylmesthorpe in Leicestershire, and of this and other places in Warwickshire are descended, as the pedigree (which I have the rather here inserted, because I shall speak historically in relation to some of them) doth show.  
Of Will. son an heir to Osbert I find, that he wedded Agnes 
d Regist. d● Kenil. penes E. Greswould  one of the Daughters and coheirs to Rob. fill. Odonis of Loxley in this County; whose inheritance was distributed 
e Rot. P. 25 H. 2.  to them in 25 H. 2. and that he confirmed 
f Reg. de Cumba f. 98. a.  to the Monks of comb certain lands lying in Cotes (id est Coton juxta Church-Over) which he had in right of his said wife. To him succeeded Ric. Trussell, who was of the retinue 
g Claus. 18 Joh. m. 5.  to Walt. de Beauchamp in that Rebellion of the Barons against K. John, towards the later end of his reign; for which respect his lands were seized on: but it should seem that at length he returned to his obedience; for I find that the Shiriff had command to restore 
h Claus. 18 Joh. m. 5.  them unto him again. This Richard gave 
i Ex autog. in. Bibls. Hatton.  to the Monks of Stoneley a message lying in Loxley before mentioned, unto which grant his Seal of Arms is affixed, whereby it appeareth that he bore Frettè with a làbell of 6 points in chief; of which I have the rather taken notice, in regard that some of his posterity bore wholly frettè for their Arms, as I shall show by and by: And had issue Will. and Richard, which Ric. was slain 
k Esc. 50. H. 3.  in the battle of Evesham in 49 H. 3. fight there on the Baron's part; and for that cause were his lands in Milverton and Ullenhall in this County, together with this manor of Billesley, then seized 
l Esc. 50. H. 3.  on: but it seems he had no issue; for William his Brother went away with the estate: which William was a man of great account in his time, and added much to his own inheritance, by the marriage 
m Comun. de T. Mich. 30. E. 1.  of Roesia Daughter and heir to William Pantulf of Cublesdon in Staffordshire.  

Osbertus Trussell 12 H. 2. 

Will. Trussell. 

Ric. Trussell. 

Ric. Trussell caesus in praelio de Evesham 49. H. 3.  
Will. Trussell. sen. 20. H. 3.- Roesia filia & haeres. 

Will. Trussell junior, miles, defunctus 10 E. 2.- Matilda filia & haeres Warini Manwaring de Pever in come. Cestriae. 

Warinus Trussel mil 15 E. 3. 

Laurentius Trussell.- Matilda fill. & haeres Tho. Charnels. 

Will. Trussell miles consangu. & haeres Marg. ux. F. Pembruge aetatis 13. 3. H. 4.- Margeria filia joh. Ludlow. 

Tho. Trussel miles 5 E. 4.- 
n Esc. 22. H. 7.  Eliz. filia & haeres Will. Burley de Bromcroft ar. 

Will. Trussell mil. ob. 22. Jan. 20. E. 4. 

Edw. Trussell obiit 10 Junii 14 H. 7. 

Elizabetha filia & haeres ux. Joh. Vere Comitis Oxon.  
joh. Trussell obiit 20 Dec. 15. H. 7. sine prole.      
Edmundus Trussel ob. s. prole.          
Joh. Trussel 11 E. 3- 
a Ex vet. membr. penès Ran. Crew eq. aur.  ... filia Joh. Strange mil. ux. 2. 


d Plac. apud Cestr. 46 E. 3. m. 2.  Warinus Trussell Rector Eccl. de Warmicham E. 3.  

e F. levat. apud Cestr. 11 E. 3  Fulco  

f F. levat. apud Cestr. 11 E. 3  joh.   

Joh. Trussel 11 E. 3- 
b Ex vet. membr. penès Ran. Crew eq. aur.  Matilda filia Will. Boteler de Wemme. 

Will. Trussell de Cublesdon mil. 42. E. 3.- 
g Plac. apud Cestr. 42 E. 3. m. 32.  Roesia fill. Hug. Venables. 

Catherina filia & haeres, ux. 1. 

Eliz. propinq. haeres Will. Trussell de Cublesdon mil. ux. Baldwini Frevill ob. s. p. 


p Rot. F. 11 H. 6. m. 15  joh. Trussel infra aet. 11. H. 6. 


q Esc. 8. H. 8.  Thomas Trussell de Billesley obiit 19 Febr. 8. H. 8.- 
r Esc. 8. H. 8.  Johanna filia & haeres Will. Walton. 


s Esc. 8. H. 8.  Will. Trussell ob. vivo parr.- 
t Esc. 8. H. 8.  Cecilia filia joh. Curzon de Kedleston ar. 


x Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  Joh. Trussell de Coshal in come. Not.  

w Esc. 8. H. 8.  Aluerdus Trussell de Billesley consangus. & haeres Thomae, aet. 4 a. 8. H. 8.- 
y Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  .... filia.. Fulwode 


a Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  joh. Trussell de Billesley. 


c Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  Thomas Trussell- 
d Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  Margareta filia Edwardi Boughton de Causton ar. 
e Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  

         

u Esc. 8. H. 8.  Thomas Trussell de Knoll in come. Warw. 


z Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  joh. Trussell de Knoll 


b Visit. Com. War. an. 1619.  Will. Trussell civis Lond. obiit an. 1614                    
Will. Trussell de Acton in come. Staff.- 
c Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 17.  Idonea soror Edw. le Boteler. 

joh. Trussell obiit s. prole.  

h Ib. m. 6.  Margareta ux. Fulc. Pembruge ob. 3. H. 4.      
Edmundus Trussell miles 15 E. 2. obiit in Hibernia- Margeria filia Walt. de Osevile. 

Edmundus Trussell 16 E. 2.  
Will. Trussell de Flore in come. Northampt. miles 16 E. 2. 


i Ex autog. penès jac. Enyon. Bar.  Theobaldus Trussell 42. E. 3. 

Aluredus Trussel 3 R. 2.- ...... 


o Rot. F. 11 H. 6. m. 15  Will Trussel de Nurthurst defunctus 11. H. 6.    
joh. Trussell fill. & haeres 48 E. 3.- Alicia relicta Hug. le Despenser ux. 1. 


l Ex autog. penès jac. Enyon. Bar.  joh. Trussell obiit in vita patris.- 
k Ex autog. penès jac. Enyon. Bar.  Margareta.   


m Ex autog. penès jac. Enyon. Bar.  Philippe filia & haeres, primò nupta Alex. Bozun, secundò Henr. Michael. tertiò .... Kerdeston.          
Will. Pantolf de Cublesdon. 

Ivo Pantolf             
The first mention I find of him is in 
n Testa de N.  20 H. 3. where, upon the Aid for the marriage of Isabella the King's sister to the Roman Emperor, he answers for one Kts. fee, held in this place of the Earl of Warwick: but afterwards, viz. 
o Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  in 25. 26. and 27. H. 3. he was in Commission; with other persons of note in this County, for the Gaol delivery at Warwick; and in 30 H. 3. was he constituted 
p Rot. F. 30 H. 3. m. 12.  Shiriff of this County and Leicestershire, as also governor 
q Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 5.  of Sauvey Castle; in which office of Shiriffalty he then continued for the space of two 
r Rot. P. de iisd. an.  years. In 
s Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  37 H. 3. I find him a Justice of Assize in this County; so also in 
t Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  39 and 40 H. 3. In the later of which years, as also in 41. H. 3. he was again in ᵘ Commission for delivery of the Gaol at Warwick, and to inquire of Robbers, with other malefactors in this County, and to proceed against them according to the Laws and customs of the Realm. Of his issue, scil. William and Edmund it appears, that they were both Knights 
w Nom. Vil. ; and that betwixt the said's Sr Will. and S ● Andrew de Astley (of Astley) there was a Fine levied 
x 15 Hill. 13. E. 1.  in 13 E. 1. touching the service of one Knights Fee, as also of homage that the said Sir Andrew challenged of him for his lands here in Bylleslegh; for which homage and service the said Will. had been distrained by the Earl of Warwick, whereas he held them immediately of the said Andrew, and he of the Earl: But by this Fine it was concluded, that from thenceforth the said Will. and his heirs should be wholly discharged thereof, paying Scutage to the said Sr Andrew and his heirs according to the rate of xls pro quolibet Scuto whensoever it should happen.  
In 25 E. 1. he had Summons 
y Claus. 25 E. 1. m. 14.  amongst divers other great men to appear at London well accoutred with Horse and arms on Sunday next after the Octaves of S. john Bapt. to attend the King in his voyage beyond Sea. In 4 E. 2. upon complaint made to the K. that Will. de Bereford and some others had highly scandalised john de Somery (Baron of Dudley) by reporting that he had taken upon him so great authority in Staffordshire that no man could have Law or Reason by means thereof; and that he domineered there more than a Kings; as also that it was no abiding for any man in those parts, except he well bribed the said john de Somery for protection, or yielded him much assistance towards the building of his Castle 
* Dudley. ; and that the said John did use to beset men's Houses, in that Country, for to murder them; as also thereby extorted large sums of money from them; this William. Trussell, with Alan lafoy Zouch were appoin- 
z Pat. 4 E 2. p. 1. in d. m. 12.  Commissioners by the K. to inquire and certify the truth therein. Whether it were he or his son william. I am not sure, but I rather suppose it to be him that adhered to Thomas Earl of Lancaster, Guy de Beauchamp E. of Warwick and others in the murder of Piers de Gaveston; for in 7 E. 2. I find that William. Trussell, with those Earls and others, had his pardon 
a Pat. 7 E. 2 p. 1. m. 15. in ced.  for that offence. In 8 E. 2. he was constituted sheriff 
b Rot. F. 8 E. 2. m. 17.  of this County and Leicestershire; and wedded 
c Plac. apud Cestr. 1 E. 2. in d. m. 20.  Maud the daughter and heir 
d Plac. apud Cestr. 42 E. 3. m. 6.  to Sr Warin Manwaring Knight, by which means the manor of Wermicham and divers other Lordships in Cheshire and elsewhere came to this Family; but was dead 
e F. levat. apud Cestr. 10 E. 2.  in 10 E. 2. leaving his wife alive, afterwards married 
f Plac. apud Cestr 17 E. 2. m. 6.  to Sir Oliver de Bordeaux a near servant 
g Pat. 4 E. 2. p. 2.  to K. Edw. 2. and 3. sons; viz. John, william. and Wa●ine ● all Knights: which Oliver had his residence here; for in 17 E. 2. I find him in the list 
h Ex. Coll. H. Ferrer.  of those Kts. and Esquiers of this County, whose names were then certified into the Chancery.  
But John was of Cublesdon in Staffordshire; and in 9 E. 3. gave 
i Pat. 9 E. 3 p. 2. m. 3.  x li yearly Rent issuing out of his manor of road in Cheshire to 3. Priests daily celebrating divine service in the Parish Church of Wermicham, before mentioned, for the health of his own soul, as also of his mothers; and the souls of all the faithful departed. In 12 E. 3. he had licence 
k Pat. 12. E. 3. p. 1. m. 26.  to make a Castle of his habitation there. In 16 E. 3. he wrote 
l F. levat. 16. E. 3.  himself of Acton, and his brother Will. of Cublesdon; and bore 
m Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  for his arms Or frettè gules, with abesant on each joint of the frettè, and for his Crest an ass' head couped, issuing out of a Coronet. By his first wife he had issue 
n F. levat, apud Cestr. 11. E. 3.  Sir William. Trussell of Cublesdon Kt. 
o Plac. apud Cest. 20. E. 3. m. d. m. 6.  who in 20 E. 3. being in Gascoign upon the King's immediate service had a special Patent 
p Plac. apud Cest. 20. E. 3. m. d. m. 6.  of protection for all his servants and goods; and in 27 E. 3. a pardon 
q Pat. 27. E. 3. p. 1. m. 22.  for beating of William. Musard, than Lord of Wolvardington in this County, and killing one of his servants. In 30 E. 3. he attended Edward the black Prince in his French expedition; and behaved himself so valiantly in that memorable battle of Poitiers, wherein he was one of those that fought near unto his person, that the said Prince, in consideration thereof, gave him an annuity of xl li per an. during his life, to be received out of his Exchequer at Chester; and after that another annuity of xl li more, as by his Charters 
r Pat. 41● E. 3. p. 2. , the one bearing date 15 Dec. 37 E. 3. and the other 26 Aug. 40 E. 3. which the K. confirmed, 
s Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 2.  doth appear: At which time the K. granted to him a licence 
t Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 2.  to impark his wood at Shirive-Hales in Shropshire, and to make a Castle of his manor house there.  
In 33 E. 3. he again attended 
u Plac. apud Cestr. 33 E. 3. m. 35.  Edw. Prince of Wales into France; and in 1 R. 2. was retained by Indenture 
w Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the K. in his French wars with 40 men at arms, of which number himself with two other Knights to be part, and the rest to be Esquiers, all well and fittingly arrayed for that Voyage, wherein john of Gant D. of Lanc. commanded in chief, his Army consisting of three thousand men at arms and 3000 Archers: for which service the said Sir Will. was to receive the accustomed wages of War. In 3 R. 2. I find him again retained 
x Ibid.  to serve the said King as governor of the Castle of Calais for the space of one whole year, beginning at the Feast of All Saints, with 19 men at arms, 20 Archers, and 10 Hobelers; of which number ten men at arms, and ten Archers were to serve on horseback and to be well and sufficiently accoutred for the war: And for this service to receive for himself two ● per diem, for every of his men at arms 1 ˢ per diem, for his Archers on horseback ix ● per diem, for his Archers on foot vid and for his Hobelers viiid. But before the expiration of this year he died; viz. on 
y Plac. apud Cestr. 3. & 4. R. 2. m. 26.  Sunday in the first week of Lent, leaving Eliz. daughter of Sir Alured Trussell (one of the retinue 
z Ex compot. Ball. Warw. Com. penès wil Peirpoint arm.  unto T. Beauchamp Earl of Warwick) by Catherine his own daughter, his next heir, not fully 8 years of age; which Eliz. was afterwards married 
a Ex vet. membr. penès, Rand. Crew eq. aur.  to Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight, and died 
b Plac. apud Cestr. 13. & 14. R. 2. in d. m. 13.  without any issue: unto whom Margaret daughter of Sr. Will. Trussell (second brother to Sir John before specified) was found next heir, she being then the wife of Sr Fouk Pembruge Knight. Which Margaret dying 
c Plac. apud Cestr. 3. H. 4. in d. m. 3.  also issueless, on St Barnabas day 3 H. 4. left a fair inheritance to Will. Trussell son of Laurence, son of Sir Warine Trussell Knight, the third brother to the above mentioned Sir John.  
As for this manor of Billesley it was by Fine levied 
d Mens. Pasch.  in 6 R. 2. betwixt Sir Alured Trussell Knight plaintiff, and the same Sir Fouk Pembryge Knight, and Margaret his wife Deforc. entailed upon the said Sir Alured and the heirs male of his body, unto whom it accordingly continued till of late time that it was sold away, as I shall show by and by. But of this Sir Alured and his descendants I shall respite what I have to say for a while, and take a view of the other branches of this ancient family, some of which had fair estates in this County, though their principal seats were elsewhere: And of these I will first begin with Sr William. Trussell, brother to the abovesaid Sr John. In 7 E. 3. he was constituted 
e Pat. 7. E. 3. p. 2. m. 13  governor of the Castle of Beaumaris in North-wales. In 8. E. 3. Shiriff 
f Rot. F. 8. E. 3. m. 5.  of Anglesey, and governor 
g Pat. 8. ●. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  of the same Castle, both for life; and in 9 E. 3. Eschaetor 
h Rot. F. 9 E. 3. m. 3.  for all the Counties from Trent Southwards. But I am not sure that any more of the historical passages, wherewith I have met, do concern this Sir Will. Trussell, being rather of opinion that they belong to Sir Will. the son of Sir Edmund; and therefore have I referred them to him, of whose line I purpose to speak in the last place; and shall now come to Sir Warine and his descendants.  
This Sir Warine held 
i Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  Billesley during his life by Lease from Sir John his elder brother; and resided here, as it seems; for in 15 E. 3. being then a Knight, he had licence 
k Wolst. vol. 2. f. 50.  granted by Wolstan then Bishop of Worcester, that himself and Maud his wife might have divine service celebrated by a fitting Priest in a private chapel here, so that it should be without prejudice of the mother Church; which licence was to continue only for two years. To him succeeded Laurence his son 
l Plac. apud C●str. 3 H. 4. in d. m. 3.  and heir, who by marriage 
m Claus. 1 R. 2. m. 19  with Maud daughter and heir to Sir Thomas charnels of Aylmesthorpe in Com. Leic. much increased his estate, and amongst other lands of her inheritance had the manor of Bilton in this County, as in my discourse of that place is showed. Which Laurence had issue by her Sir Will. Trussell Knight, who by the death of Margaret the wife of Sir Fouk Pembruge Knight, daughter of Sir William. Trussell of Acton-Trussell before specified, and heir 
n Plac. apud Cestr. ut suprà  not only to her father's estate, but also, at length to the lands of Sir john Trussell her Uncle (as hath been already showed) became possessed of Cublesdon and Acton-Trussell, with divers other lordship's lying in the Counties of Staff. Salop. Northampt, Berks. Norff. and Essex; and left issue 
o Mich. F. 5 E. 4. f. 277  S●r Thomas, and he another Sir william. Shiriff 
p Rot. F. 6. H. 5. m. 7.  of Staffordshire in 6 H. 5. but had his residence in Leicestershire (at 
q Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  Aylmesthorpe) in H. 6. time.  
Which Sir William. Trussell in 11 E. 4. being then 
r Pat. 11 E. 4. p. 1. m. 12  the King's servant in the Office of Val●t de Chambre, had a grant of the custody of the King's private palace at Westminster for life; But afterwards scil. in 14 E. 4. he was one 
s Ex autog. penès Cler. Pe●l.  of the Kts. for the body to the same K. & retained 
t Ex autog. penès Cler. Pe●l.  by Indenture to serve him in his French wars, for one whole year, with six spears, himself accounted for one, and Lx. Archers well and sufficiently armed and arrayed; taking for himself iis per diem wages. xiid d per diem for the other Spears, and for the Archers vi ●. In 15 E. 4. he bore the Office of Shiriff 
u Rot. F. 15 E. 4. m. 16.  for this County and Leicestershire, and died 
w Esc. 20 E. 4. n. 83.  22 jan. 20 E. 4. seized of the manors of Acton-Trussell, Bedenhale, Shiriff-Hales, and Thriff-Haly lying in the Counties of Staff, and Salop● Waburne in Norfolk; Shotesbroke in Berks. Aylmesthorpe in C●m. Leic. Langport, Eston-Ma●duit, Merston, and Thorp-Malesours in Com. Northampt. Kenington and W●nington in Essex; as also of this our Billes●ey in Warwickshire: (but how that comes to pass I do not apprehend) leaving Edw. his son 
x Esc. 16 H. 7.  and heir, who departed 
y Esc. 16 H. 7.  this life 10 junii 14 N. 7. Eliz. his daughter 
z Esc. 16 H. 7.  and heir being then not much above two years of age, whose wardship and marriage in 22 H. 7. was granted 
b Pat. 22 H. 7. p. 3. m. 9  by the King to john Vere then Earl of Oxford, and to john Vere cousin of the said Earl; which John married her, and became afterwards Earl of Oxford; in whose family most of the lands of her inheritance continued till of late time.  
I now come to Sir Edmund Trussell Kt. (second son to Will. by Roese the daughter and heir to Will. Pantulf of Cublesdon) He married 
c Plac. c●ram R. apud. Westm. T. Hill. 38 H. 6  Margaret the daughter to Walt. de Osevile, and left issue Will. 
d Ex antog. penès Jac. Enyon Bar●  and Edmund 
e Pat. 16 E. 2 p. 1. m. 21 , which Edmund having to do at Mancestre and other places in this County (as shall there be showed) was a man of some note and action as well as his elder brother: for I find 
f Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 1. m. 15. in ced.  that he assisted Guy de Beauchamp E. of Warw. and his complices in the murder of Piers de Gaveston. It seems that he and his brother had committed some high misdemenour about the 16 of E. 2. for that year did the K. by a special Pat. 
g Pat. 16 E. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  dated at York 20 Sept. appoint Robert de Digby to pursue, arrest and seize upon them. In 12 E. 3. being ●hen a Knight, 
h F. levat 3 Sept. Mich. 12 E. 3.  he founded a Chantry at Hill-Morton (as I have there showed) and gave for his arms 
i Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  argent a cross fleurè gules debruised with a bend .... but whether he left any issue or not, I cannot determine. So likewise was Will. his elder brother a Kt 
k Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  in 12 E. 2. and then gave for his arms 
l Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  Argent a cross fleurè gules: but his principal seat was at 
m Ex autog. penès Jac. Enyon Bar.  Flore in Northamptonshire, though he also possessed Morton-Bagot, and Nuthurst in this County. This is the man that was employed by the Commons in that woeful convention of theirs in 20 E. 2. called by themselves a Parliament; who pronounced the words of Deposition to that unhappy King in this manner, as Knighton 
n MS. in bi●l. Cotton f. 125. a.  relates, Ego Will. Trussell vice omnium de terra Angliae, & totius Parliamenti Procurator, tibi Edwardo reddo homagium prius tibi factum; & extunc diffido te, & privo omni potestate Regia & dignitate, nequaquam tibi de caet ero tanquam Regi pariturus.  
There are some circumstances that induce me to think, that he did repent of this strange fact, or at least that he did abominate that cruel murder of K. E. 2. which so soon followed his said deposal; for thouh his lands were seized 
o Pat. 4● E. 3. p. 1. m. 25.  on as a rebel by King E. 3. after the beginning of his reign; yet upon his submission in the Parl. held at Winchester, he was received into favour again, having had restitution of them, and pardon 
p Pat. 4● E. 3. p. 1. m. 25.  for his offence; which, as I conceive, was for adhering to Edmund Earl of Kent, brother unto the murdered King, at that time, when being made to believe K. Edw. the second was alive, he designed the delivery of him from imprisonment: for 
q T. walls p. 110.30.  during that Parliament held at Winchester 1 E. 3. was the said Earl of Kent arrested, and lost his life for that business. It seems he was a man of great abilities; for immediately upon receipt of his pardon the King made him his Secretary, 
r Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 2  & sent him ambassador 
s Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 2  to the King of Arragon to treat for a marriage betwixt Peter his son and heir, and Alianore sister to our K. Edward, which took not effect: After which I find him employed as a Commissioner in this County and Leicestershire upon sundry occasions; viz. in 
t Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  6 E. 3. for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. In 
u Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  10 E. 3. for hearing and determining cases of Felony and other misdemeanours. In 
w Pat. 11 E. 3. p. 2. m. 3.  11 E. 3. for declaring the King's purposes to the Clergy and laity upon their lending money to prevent war betwixt England and France. In 
x Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  12 E. 3. for conservation of the peace in this County; as also in the Counties of Worcester and Oxford. In 
y Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  19 E. 3. again for conservation of the peace in this County: In which year being of the King's council, as the Pat. expresseth, he had a grant 
z Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 26.  of xl ●● per an. fee to be received at Michaelmas and Easter yearly out of the Exchequer, so long as he should attend that employment.  
To which Will. succeeded Theobald, and to him John; of whom and his descendants, I shall here say no more than that he was Lord of Solihull in this County, about the latter end of E. 3. and beginning of R. 2. time, in right of his wife (as when I come to that place shall be manifested,) whose issue male became shortly after extinct: so that Sir Alured Trussell Knight (his brother) became Lord of this manor, it being settled upon him and the heirs of his body in 6 R. 2. as I have already showed; and was one of the most eminent men in Warwickshire of his time: for it appears that he served as one of the Knights for this shire in the several Parliaments of 
a Claus. de iisd. an. in d.  1.2. and 4th of H. 4. held at Westminster: as also 
b Claus. de iisd. an. in d.  in 9 H. 4. at Gloucester; and was Shiriff 
c Rot. F. 4. H. 4. m. 28.  of this County and Leicestershire in 4 H. 4. In 9 H. 4. he was constituted 
d Rot. F. 9 H. 4. m. 20.  Eschaetor for these Counties: in 6 H. 5. one 
e Pat. 6 H. 5. p. 2. in d. m. 8.  of the Commissioners of Array in this Shire: In 7 appointed 
f Rot. F. 7 H. 5. m. 8.  with others to treat with the people for lending money to the King; and both in K. H. 4. and H. 5. time, a Justice of Peace in this County for divers 
g Pat. ab. an. 8. H. 4. usque 1 H. 5. in d.  years: but of his posterity (farther than the Genealogic before inserted expresseth) I can say little, other than that Thomas Trussell Esq bo●e the Office of sheriff 
h Rot. P. 23 H. 7.  for this County and Leicestershire in 23 H. 7. and bequeathing 
i Holder q. 16.  his body to be buried in the Church here at Billesley, departed 
k Holder q. 16.  this life in 7 H. 8. and that Thomas, the fifth in descent from him, sold this his so ancient patrimony in our time to St Robert Lee Kt son and heir to St Rob. Lee Alderman of London: which Sr Robert having so purchased it, new built a great part of the manor House, and made it his chief seat, being a Justice of Peace in this County a great pat of K. James his time, and afterwards as long as he lived, and High Shiriff in 17 of his reign.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) was in an. 1291 19 E. 1. valued 
* M S. in. Scac.  at xi. marks; and in 26 H. 8. at 
l MS. penes S.A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  v li vi s viij d at which time the synodals and Procurations amounted to two ᶜ iiid.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Will. Trussell. 
Will. de S. Mauro Cap. .... 1280. 
Giff. f. 112. a   Will. Trussell. 
Ric. Trussell Cler. 3 Cal. jan. 1288. 
Ib. f. 297. a   joh. Trussell de Cublesdon. 
Rog. de Coningesby Cler. 9 junii 1339. 
Wolst. ●. 12. b   joh. Trussell de Cublesdon. 
joh. de Hobonere Cler. 1 Oct. 1349. 
S. Germ●f. 129. b   D. Will. Trussell de Cublesdon miles. 
Henr. Coppenhald Pbr. ult. Julii 1357. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 23. a   D. Will. Trussell de Cublesdon miles. 
Alanus de Vyse Pbr. 15 jan. 1361. 
S. Germ. f. 112. a   D. Aluredus Trussell miles. 
Thomas Ungueon Pbr. 5 junii 1392. 
Wak. f. 93. a   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Ric. Burton Abbas de Alencestre 2 Oct. 1454. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 118. b   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
D. Will. Shirwood 23 Apr. 1460. 
Ib. f. 154. b   Thomas Trussell generosus. 
D. Rob. Mercer Pbr. 12 julii 1498. 
Jig. vol. 1. f. 8. a   Alveredus Trussell ar. 
D. Thomas Taylor Pbr. 26 nou. 1538. 
Bell. f. 4. a   Alveredus Trussell ar. 
D. Thomas Daygle Cap. 8 julii 1546. 
Heath f. 11● b.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Thomas clerk Cler. 27 Febr. 1560. 
Ib. f. 33. b.   joh. Trussell ar. 
Rob. Spenser Cler. 29 Oct. 1574. 
Bul. f. 10. b●   Rob. loe miles. 
Ric. Wright Cler. 6 Oct. 1619. 
Ib. f. 100   Rob. loe miles. 
Magr. Ric. Wright Cler. 20 Oct. 1624. 
Ib. f. 108. a.     

Temple-Grafton.  
THis, containing the Villages of Ardens-Grafton, and Hilborough, was one of those towns given 
m Ex R●gist. de Evesh. penes W. Peirpoint ar. p. 163.  to the abbey of Evesham shortly after the foundation thereof; but through the oppression of certain potent men, with divers other lands belonging to that Monastery, was taken 
n Ex R●gist. de Evesh. penes W. Peirpoint ar. p. 163.  away from the Monks long before the Norman Invasion; so that upon the Conquest by Duke Will. it became disposed of to some of his followers: for by the general Survey 
o Domesd. lib.  shortly after made, whereby 'tis certified to contain 5. hides valued at 4 li I find tha● Osbernus' fill. Ricardi (of whom I shall speak in Aston-Cantlow) possessed it at that time, there being then a Church; and that one Gilebert was his Tenant thereto: as also that Mervin, Scotin, Toti and Tosti held it in Edw. the Confessors days: but in that Record it is written Grastone the f being mistaken for an s: for out of doubt it was originally both written and called Graestone, or Graevetone, having its appellation from bushes, which in our old English were called Greves. Whether the Monks of Evesham did ever actually enjoy it again, is hard to say, though it be plain that much of their ancient possessions was afterwards, through the prudence of some succeeding Abbots regained 
Reg. the Evesh. ●● suprà p. 166, 167. : but certain it is that Abbot Mauricius (who lived 
Reg. the Evesh. ●● suprà p. 166, 167.  in the reigns of K. Will. Rufus and H. 1.) made a grant 
Reg. the Evesh. ●● suprà p. 166, 167.  thereof to Ralph Boteler of Oversley (a great man in these par●s) Howbeit, long was it not after, ere that one Bernard de Graf●on became owner of it; for by the grant 
Ex Reg. de Evesh. 〈◊〉 bibl. ● Cotton f. ●●.  of a message, here, from Henry the son of Rob. Parker, unto Geffrey Pancefoth and his heirs (scil. about K. R. 1. time) which message is said to be de feodo Henrici Bernardi, no less may be inferred. 
Ex autog. ●●nès W. Sheldon 〈◊〉 are.   
I have not yet seen by any Record till 
MS pen●s S. A. 〈◊〉. f. ●2. ●.  26 H. 8. that it had the name of Temple-Grafton; for anciently it was called Grafton superior, and by that name I find 
〈◊〉 penès S. Clarke 〈◊〉.  it in 20 E. 3. and that which is now called Arden's Grafton, Grafton inferior: By which name, viz. Temple-Grafton it might be supposed that the knight's Templars were sometime seized of all, or a great part of this town: howbeit I do not discern that they had any thing to do here, either by that Survey 
Ex co●. MS. in S●ac. penès Rem. R.  taken of their lands in an. 1185 31 H. 2. or in that 
Rot. penès 〈◊〉. P●pe.  of 1 E. 2. which was after the dissolution of their Order: but in truth it was the knight's Hospitalars, upon whom the Templars ●lands were bestowed, who were possessed of it: some whereof they had by grant from Henry the son to Bernard de Grafton before specified, as appeareth by their public Instrument 
Ex autog. 〈◊〉 praefat W. sheldom.  bearing date an. 1189. 1 R. 1. whereby they gave to Simon de Arden and his heirs half a hide of land lying in this place, being all or part of that which they had acquired of the said Henry, paying to them and their successors xiid d per an. for all services; so that at the decease of him and his heirs, the third part of the chattels, which should happen to be upon that land, might for the health of his soul remain to their house.  
But though Henry was son to the before specified Bernard, he was not his heir, as I conceive, but rather Ralph de Grafton, of whom I find mention 
●●. P●p. ●● H. 2.  in 33 H. 2. and 
Ex. P. 7 ●. 1.  7 R. 1. betwixt which Ralph and Will. Picot a fine was levied in 1 joh. of one hid of land lying in this place. Which Ralph was dead without issue before the 6 year of K. John; for than did Ralph Boteler of Oversley give a Fine 
Rot. P. 6 joh.  to the K. of an C● that he might seize those lands, which the said Ralph de Grafton held, until it should be determined by a legal trial, whether he had more right to them than Henry de Bereford. What title it was that the said Ralph Boteler challenged I find not; but plain it is that he prevailed not; for Henry de Bereford enjoyed it, having 
Rot. P. 6 joh.  obtained the interest that Margaret daughter to Will. de Grafton, brother to the before mentioned Ralph, had therein, excepting one hid given to Margaret her mother in marriage, which was of the Abbot of Evesham's fee; in consideration of which grant and quit claim, the same H. de Bereford covenanted 
Rot. P. 6 joh.  to maintain her with all necessaries during her life, and to take care of Will. her son, and Felicia her daughter, that they should be disposed of in a convenient fashion. Upon the death of which Henry without issue, all that he had here descended to Henry de Nasford, son of his sister Dionysia; which in 36 H. 3. was certified 
Testa de N.  to be held of the Earls of Warwick by the service of half a Kts. Fee.  
Howbeit, the posterity of Nasford enjoyed it not long; for it is evident that the Hospitalars became possessed thereof shortly after; and in 31 H. 3. obtained 
F. levat. ●●ns. Mich. 1 H. 3.  2 messages, 10 acres of land, and one acre of meadow from one Thomas de Salopesbiri and Idonea his wife; so that in 9 E. 2. they were certified 
h Nom. Vil.  to be sole Lords of this Grafton, and to hold 
i Esc. 9 E. 2  it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of one Knights Fee. But as all the rest of their possessions came to the Crown by that grand dissolution in 30 H. 8. so did this; and was shortly after purchased 
k Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 12.  from the K. Will. Sheldon Esq and john Draper, by the name of the manor of Temple-Grafton, with the Rectory, and advouson of the vicarage. It should seem that upon partition of the lands passed in that Pat. to the said W. Sheldon and I. Draper (for much more in this and other Counties is thereby granted) this manor was allotted to Draper; for I find 
l Inq. post mortem joh. Draper 1 Eliz.  that the said I. Draper disposed thereof to Rob. Draper a younger son; and of the Rectory, with the advouson of the vicarage to his son Richard, which Richard departing this life 2 Apr. 8. Eliz. left Anne the wife of Will. Kempson, and Isabella the wife of Ric. Gennens his sisters and heirs: but of the manor did Rob. Draper die 
m Esc. 5 Eliz.  seized 13 junii 5 Eliz. leaving Will. his son and heir two years of age and upwards: which Will. married Margaret the daughter of Anthony Sheldon of Broadway in Com wigorn. and, having no issue by her, settled it upon Brace Sheldon, second son of Will. eldest brother to her the said Margaret; whose son and heir now enjoys it.  
Of the Church (dedicated to S. Andrew) I do not find any valuation in an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) but upon collection of the Nones of Sheaf, wool and Lamb in 14 E. 3. it was rated 
n Rot. in Scac.  at vi li xiii s iiii d and in 26 H. 8. certified 
o MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  to be appropriate to the Hospitalars, who (it seems) found some Stipendiary to serve the Cure, unto whom there was no certain allowance assigned.  
Patroni Vicariae 
Incumbentes etc.  Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
Thomas de Dunington Cap. 4. Non. Maii 1321. 
Cob. f. 24. a.   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
Walt. de Allesle Pbr. 14 Maii 1339. 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 11. a.   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
D. Henr. de Lighthurne 21 julii 1340. 
Wolst. vol. 2 f. 41. b.   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
joh. Miles Pbr. 26 Aug. 1361. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 35. a.   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
Rob. hunt Pbr. 8. Aug. 1361. 
Ib. f. 38. a.   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
Thomas Saunders Pbr. 3 Oct. 1363. 
Bar. f. 25. b.   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
William. Foules Pbr. 15 Dec. 1363. 
Ib. f. 39 b.   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
D. Ric. Swift Cap. 15 Oct. 1414. 
Pev. f. 70. a   Prior Hosp. S. joh. Jerusalem in Anglia. 
joh. Fysher Cap. 2 julii 1420. 
Morg. vol. 2 f. 14. a   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
William. Clopton Art. Magr. 7 junii an. 1458. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 145. b.   jac. Rex Angl. per lapsum. 
Edw. jews Cler. 15 Oct. 1608. 
Bul. f. 85. a.   jac. Rex Angl. per lapsum. 
William. Pace Cler. 1 Febr. 1611. 
Ib. f. 90. b.     

Arden's Grafton.  
THis hath been anciently called Little-Grafton, as I shall show by and by; yet, in the conqueror's time not distinguished by any additional name, but then certified 
p Domesd lib.  to contain 3 hides and one virgate of land, which were valued at xxxs and possessed by Will. fill. Corbucionis, of whom Leuric and Eileva then held it, whose freehold it had been in Edw. the Confessor's days. After which; viz. in H. 2. time, Ralph de Grafton enjoyed it, as it seems; for it appears that Margar. de Grafton, niece and heir to the said Ralph, sold 
q F. levat. 10 joh.  3 hides lying in this place (for they are said to be de feodo Petri de Stodelei) to Will. de Arden in th' xth year of K. John's reign; whose posterity continuing Lords thereof, gave occasion that it was called Arden's Grafton: which W. de Arden in 52 H. 3. was certified 
r Esc. 52 H. 3.  to ●old it of the Earl of Warwick by the service of half a Kts. fee; to whose widow, sc. Agatha it was assigned 
s Rot. F. 4 E. 1. m. 13.  in dower in 4 E. 1. the extent thereof being thus recorded 
t Esc. 4. E. 1. ; viz. a manor House with a garden, Clx acres of land and pasture; four yard land held in villainage, ●ach yard land yielding xs per an. and the Rent of xiid d and a pound of pepper from the Freeholders. By the same extent 
u Esc. 4. E. 1.  it also appeareth, that one Alanus de Grafton than held 1. yard land in this Village, reckoned for the 5th part of a Kts. fee, and liable to foreign service upon occasion. But it seems that this Hamlet came to the hands of K. Edw. 1. and probably at that time when Knoll and other lands in this County were by a kind of exchange passed unto him from one of Arden's heirs: for in 20 E. 1. the same King gave 
w Cart. 20 E. 1. n. 4. & n. 3.  it therewith to the Monks of Westminster for the celebration of Q. Alianor's Anniversary (as in Knoll is manifested) to whom it continued till the general dissolution by K. H. 8. and was then purchased 
x Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 12.  from the Crown by Will. Sheldon Esq and john Draper together with Temple Grafton, the possession whereof (for aught I know to the contrary) it hath ever since accompanied.  
In this Village had the Monks of Evesham a portion of land granted 
y Rot. I. Rous.  to them by Wegeat one of our reputed Earls of Warwick before the Norman Conquest; which was confirmed 
z Rot. I. Rous.  to them by Ufa his successor, about the year of Christ 964 And in 6 E. 6. did one Roger Swift die 
a Esc. 1. & 2 Ph. & M.  seized of a certain capital mess. lying in this Hamlet, called Allen's land, whereunto belonged 500 acres of land, 300 acres of Meadow, 40 acres of Pasture 20 acres of wood, and 200 acres of Heath and Furs, leaving Frances Swift, daughter of his son Edw. his cousin and heir; which Frances (when the Inquis. after his death was taken) was 
b Esc. 1. & 2 Ph. & M.  8 years of age; and afterwards became the wife 
c Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  of Edw. Kempson Gent. second son to Will. Kempson of Temple Grafton, and had issue 
d Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  George Kempson.   

Hillborough.  
THis having been anciently given to the Monks of Evesham, together with Grafton, as I have there observed; but wrested from them in the Saxons time, was soon after the Norman Conquest enjoyed 
e Domesd. lib.  by Urso de Abetot, and Osbernus fill. Ricardi, as by the general Survey then made appeareth, wherein it is written Hildeborde and Hildeberend, that which the said Vrso held being then certified 
f Domesd. lib.  to contain 1. hide and a half, rated at xxˢ, having been the Freehold of one Ernvi in E. the Confessor's days: But the certain proportion, which Osbernus had, cannot be well known, in regard it is confounded with what he held in Benintone (now called Binton) all which is there rated at 3. hides and a half, and were held of him by one Hugh (as in Binton is already showed) the Mil● here being of the same antiquity, if not greater. Whether those Monks ever actually repossessed it again, I cannot affirm; but certain it is, that Abbot Robert, who lived 
g Ex 〈◊〉 de Ev●● penès 〈◊〉 Peirpo● ar. p. 16.  in the beginning of K. Will. Rufus his reign, made a grant 
h Ex Re●● de Eves● bibl C●●ton. f. ●.  thereof to one Wil de Sevecurte, who held it not long as it seems: for it is evident, that about the time of K. Steph. or H. 2. Peter de Stodleg (progenitor to the family of Corbizon) and Henry de Montfort were owners of a great part thereof; and that immediately upon the Foundation of Bordsley Abby, the same Peter gave 
i Cart. 5● 3. per In●  to that Monastery x acres of land lying here, it being in his grant written Hilburgewrth: And about the same time did the said Henry grant 
k Ex a● in. Offic●  also to the Monks of that House, fishing in the river of Avon, and free passage with their boat through his floudgates here at Hildeburwicth, but not the fishing of the said floudgates.  
I am of opinion, that the greatest part that Osbernus' fill. Ricardi had here, came as soon to the ancestors of Hubaut, as Ipsley did, where I shall more fully speak of that ancient Family: howbeit till 3 joh. I have not seen any thing of them in relation to this place; but then doth it appear that Henry Hubaut and Peter Corbizon levied a Fine of lands to the use of the Monks of Bordsley; which portion of Corbizons was in 13 joh. certified 
l Lib. 〈◊〉 155.  to be held also of the Honour of Ricards Castle (belonging to the descendants of the same Osbernus) by the fourth part of a Kts. Fee: But the whole, lying here in Hilberwrth, held of that Honour, was half a Kts. Fee; for so it appeareth 
m Testa N,  in 20 H. 3. and in 
n Esc. 39● 3.  39 H. 3 yielded vi s. vi d. ob. yearly rend to the heir of Will. de Cantilupe, as a member of Aston-Cantilupe in this County, whereof the extent was then certified; which at length came wholly to the said Henry Hubaut: For that which Montfort had, he granted 
o Ex autog penès Mou●●●fort  it to Peter Corbizon before specified, from whom all that he could lay claim to, was recovered 
p Ex auto● penès Mou●●●fort  by the same H. Hubaut upon a trial in the King's Court at Westminster; so that in 20 E. 3. this, with Ipsley were joined 
q Rot. pen●● S. Clerk B.  together and accounted for one Kts. Fee, being then held of Hastings E. of Pembroke (as heir to Cantilupe) by john Hubaud lineal heir to the before specified Henry: but afterwards I find 
r Claus. ● E. 3. p. 2● 2.  that they were severed again, and Ipsley certified to be held by the whole, and this by the one half of a Kts Fee. To give instances from the authority of Record, that the descendants of the said john Hubaud have successively continued Lords of this manor, I shall not need, for as much as they are possessed of it at this day; and therefore referring my Reader to Ipsley, where I have inserted their pedigree, I hasten to Bidford.   

Bidford.  
THis was ancient demesn of the Crown, being possessed by K. Edw. the Confessor, and retained by K. Will. the Conqueror, as appears by his general 
s Domesd. lib.  Survey, wherein it is certified, that he had v. hides of land here, with 4 Mills yielding xliii s. iiii d. and 150 acres of meadow: as also that the woods belonging thereto were then accounted to be 4 miles in length and one mile in breadth. In that Record it is written Bedeford: But besides what the King had here, it appears 
t Domesd. lib.  that the Bishop of Baleux (sc. Odo half brother to the Conq.) then held two yard land and a half, with certain woods also, containing two furlongs in length and one in breadth; all which were valued at x s. having been the freehold of Ernulf and Ernegrin before the Norman Invasion. Of that which belonged to the Crown, I find that Maud the Empress (in K. Steph. tim●) made the first diminution, by granting 
u Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 10. per Insp.  to the Monks of Bordesley, upon her foundation of that abbey, all that was of her demesn in this manor (totum dominicatum Budifordiae are the words) whereof, it seems, two of the Mills were part; for so doth the confirmation Charter 
w Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 10. per Insp.  of her said gift, made by K. Ric. the first in 1. of his reign, import; whereby he reserved a power to repossess that demesn, whensoever he should bestow on them other lands of as good value: but I do not discern that he or his successors ever did it; for the Monks enjoyed the same, even till the dissolution of that Monastery, as I shall further show by and by.  
As for the residue of this manor; id est the Tenancies of all sorts, it continued in the Crown till King John's time, the Inhabitants being at several seasons, during K. H. 2. reign, exposed to give Aid to the King upon ●undry occasions (whereunto his Tenants in ancient demesn were then liable) viz. in 
x Rot. P. 15. H. 2.  15 H. 2. towards the marriage of his daughter, four marks; in 
y Rot. P. 19 H. 2.  19 H. 2. upon a taxation made by the justice's Itinerant, 7 marks: in 
z Rot. P. 10. H. 2.  20 H. 2. xlvi s. viij d. upon the like; and in 
a Rot. P. ●3. H. 2.  23 H. 2. C s. upon another Aid assessest by the than justice's Itinerant. But, upon the marriage of Joane daughter to K. John, unto Lewelin Prince of North-wales towards the later end of his reign, was it given by that King unto the said Lewelin; for in 17 joh. the Shiriff of this County had command 
b Claus. 17: joh. m. 20. , that Thomas de Erdington, and Walt. le Poher should survey it, and deliver the extent thereof to the attorneys of the said Lewelin, and to his use: And in 2 H. ●. the K. directed his precept 
c Claus. 2. H 3. m. 1.  to the then Shiriff that he should make livery thereof to the same Lewelin; expressing that King John his father had so given it to him in marriage with the before specified Joane; the account 
d Rot P. 2. H. 3.  of its value for one half year being then lxxvi s. Which Prince of Wales, being thus possessed hereof, in 4 H. 3. obtained a grant 
e Claus. 4. H. 3. m. 11.  from the King for a market to be kept here every Tuesday, weekly; But the Tuesday being soon found to be an inconvenient day; within xx. days following, the Shiriff received command 
f lb. m. 9  for proclaiming it to be held upon the Friday. After which it was not long ere the said Prince gave 
g Ex autog. pen●s Somerford Oldfield de Somerford in come. C●●●r. ar.  it away (inter alia) with Helen his daughter in Frank marriage, unto John surnamed Scot, nephew to Ranulph Earl of Chester by the said Earl's eldest sister: but upon the said Lewelin his breaking out in Rebellion, the King taking no notice of such his disposal thereof, caused 
h Claus. 16. H. 3. m. 13.  it to be seized on; howbeit, when manifestation was made of the same grant, the Barons of the Exchequer received command 
i Claus. 16. H. 3. m. 13.  that the said john Scot (who was then Earl of Huntingdon) should quietly enjoy it.  
But the next possessor thereof, of whom I find any mention, was Baldwin Wake, in right 
k Plac. de Quo W. 13. E. 1.  of Hawifia his wife, it being of her 
l Plac de Quo W. 13. E. 1.  inheritance [daughter, as I take it, to Humphrey de Bohun jun. who married Joane one of the daughters and heirs to Rob. de Quincy, third son of Saier de Quincy Earl of Winchester by Helen the widow of john Scot Earl of Chester and Huntingdon; for Humphrey de Bohun, who was taken in the battle of Evesham in 49 H. 3. had 
m Esc. 50. H. 3.  lands here, and in Brome] for upon the purchase of it made by Rob. Burnell Bishop of bath and Wells in 8. E. 1. from the said Baldwine and Hawise, there is special warranty against the heirs of her the said Hawise. Which Bishop having so obtained it, within two years after procured a new Charter 
n Cart. 10. E. 1 n. 21.  from the King for the weekly market upon the Friday bearing date at Westm. 24 nou. 10 E. 1. 
o Cart. 10. E. 1 n. 21.  And another also of the same date for Free-warren in all his demesn lands here: and dying seized thereof left 
p Claus. 6. R. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  Sir Philip Burnell Knight (son of his brother Sir Hugh Burnell) his cousin and heir. Which Sir Philip had issue 
q Claus. 6. R. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  Sir Edw. who deceased 
r Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 67.  in 9 E. 2. without issue, leaving Maud 
s Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 67.  his sister and heir, first married to john Lovel, and afterwards to Sir john Handlow Knight (as by the Descent in Brome appeareth) Which Sir john Handlow and Maud entailed 
t F. the div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. 18 E. 2. Record. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  this manor upon the heirs male of their two bodies (wherein at that time Aliva the widow of Sir Edw. Burnell had 
u F. the div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. 18 E. 2. Record. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  an estate in dower) and for default of such issue to 
w F. the div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. 18 E. 2. Record. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  the right heirs of her the said Maud.  
By virtue whereof, upon the death of the same Aliva, which happened in 37 E. 3. Nich. son of the said Sir john Handlow and Maud (which Nich. assumed the surname of Burnell) had livery 
x Claus. 37. E. 3. m. 25.  thereof; and died 
y Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 20.  in 6 R. 2. leaving Sir Hugh Burnell Knight his son and heir 26 years of age, whose son Sir Edw. Burnell Knight, dying 
z Rot. F. 9 H. 5.  in his life time without any issue male, it returned to the right heirs of Maud the sister and heir of Sir Edw. Burnell knight before specified; viz. Henry Lovel Lord Morley, lineal heir to her the said Maud by Sir john Lovel Knight, her first husband above mentioned. Which Henry, being also tenant 
a Esc. 5. H. 7.  in tail (sc. to the heirs male of his body) and dying without issue, the estate therein came 
b Esc. 5. H. 7.  to Francis Visc. Lovel, his brother's son, and his heirs. How it came to pass I cannot tell; but certain it is, that in H. 6. time joane Beauchamp Lady Bergavenny and others, had 
c Rot. F. 22. H. 6. m. 2.  an interest in this manor; during which they demised 
d Rot. F. 22. H. 6. m. 2.  it to Thomas Harewell, and granted 
e Rot. F. 22. H. 6. m. 2.  the inheritance thereof in reversion, unto Thomas Earl of Salisbury, and others: all which was (I suppose) but in trust, in regard it descended to the same Henry Lord Morley, as I have showed, and so came to the said Francis Viscount Lovel; upon whose attainder 
f Rot. Parl. 1. H. 7. Rot. Parl. 11. H. 7  in Parliament, about the beginning of H. 7. reign, it eschaeted to the Crown, & therein continued till 6 H, 8. that the King by his Letters Pat. 
g Pat. 6. H. 8. p. 2.  dated 24 Martii granted it to Gerard Danet, one of the Esquiers for his body, and Mary his wife, and to the heirs male of their two bodies: which Gerard and Mary had issue 
h Esc. 1. Eliz.  Sir john Danet Knight that died in his mother's life time; 
i Esc. 1. Eliz.  leaving Leonard his son and heir, 29 years of age at the death of the said Mary his grandmother. Which Leonard in 6 Eliz. had a confirmation 
k Pat. 6. Eliz. p. 7.  of his estate herein granted to him by the Qeen; as also of the Friday market 
l Pat. 6. Eliz. p. 7.  every week; with the grant of two fairs 
m Pat. 6. Eliz. p. 7.  yearly.  
I come now to that manor, which belonged to the Monastery of Bordsley. In 13 E. 1. the Monks of that House were questioned 
n Rot. de Quo W.  for holding a Court Leet here, and claiming Assize of bread and beer therein, who pleaded Prescription for the same; whereupon the Jury certified, that one of the preceding Abbots of Bordsley, about an hundred years before that time, built divers houses upon this their Lordship, and placed certain Freeholders there; and that he and his successors had kept a Court Leet, and had Assize of bread and beer in this place; whereupon the Monks were permitted to enjoy those privileges. The extent of what they had here was in an 1291 (19 E. 1.) certified 
o M S. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be v. Carucates of land, then valued at xs carucate, and two Mills rated at xxs. All which, by the name of a manor, (together with the site of Bordsley Abby etc. after the surrender of that House of the K. use) was, by a special Fine levied in Trinity term 30 H. 8. by john Byley Abbot of Bordsley, and the Covent of that Monastery passed unto the said K. his heirs and successors for ever: who, being accordingly seized thereof, by his Letters Pat. 
p Pat. 37 H. 8. p. 4.  dated 1 junii 37 H. 8. granted it (inter alia) to Tho. Badger, Tho. Fowler and Rob. Dyson and their heirs, there being at that time a certain mansion named Bidford Grange with three Mills called the Grange Mills reputed parcel thereof, together with the Tithes of the said Grange and fishing in Avon, to be held by the xxth part of a Knights Fee.  
It should seem that these Patentees made some partition of the lands so passed to them by K. H. 8. and that thereupon this manor with th'appurtenances was allotted to the said Thomas Badger; for by the Inquis. 
q Esc. 14 Eliz.  taken after his death it appears, that by his last Will and Testament, bearing date 15 Oct. 13 Eliz. he gave the inheritance of the Grange before specified to Thomas his son and heir. To Will. his younger son and his heirs a House and Land in Bidford; and to Ric. and Edward his other sons and their heirs, the three water Mills, and other lands: which Thomas, the son of Thomas, dying 
r Esc. 38 Eliz.  seized of the said manor 8 Feb. 38 Eliz. left Will. his son and heir than 23 years of age.  
In 23 H. 1. two parts of the Tithe issuing out of the enclosures here, were given 
s Regist. Coll. de Warw. f. 12 a  by Roger Earl of Warwick to the Collegiate Church of Warwick, then newly by him founded; in which Tithes the said Earl claimed interest, as it seems, by reason of the Church of Salford, within the Parish whereof Bidford was by him supposed to be. Whether it were really so or not, I will not stand to argue; but sure I am, that though Bernard, the first Prior of Kenilworth after the foundation of that Monastery, challenged this as a member of Salford (whereof I shall speak in its proper place) the strongest title thereto that the Canons of that House had, was the grant 
t Regist. de Kenilw. p. 144.  of the said King Henry in these words; Ecclesiam quoque de Bud●fort, de meo dominio, quam Bernardus Prior dirattonavit fuisse de parochia sua de Saltford; unto which Simon then Bishop of Worcester soon added his confirmation 
u Ib. p. 85. , as also Baldwin 
w Ib. p. 87.  his successor in H. 2. time.  
About the beginning of King John's time there was controversy betwixt the Canons of Kenilworth and the Monks of Bordsley about the third part of the Tithes of all that the said Monks had in tillage within this their Lordship of Budiford, and for all the Tithe corn of certain particular grounds there: whereupon appeal being made to the Pope (sc. Innocent the 3.) who appointed the Abbots of Kingswode, Bristol, and Kainsham to hear and determine the same, it was concluded 
x Ib. p. 156.  that the said Monks of Bordsley should thenceforth pay to the Canons of Kenilworth, in lieu of all Tithes due from them to the said Church of Budiford xxxvii s. yearly within the Octaves of S. Michael; the said Monks further promising 
y Ib. p. 156. , that if as any time afterwards the Monastery of Bordsley should receive Tithes within the parish of Budiford, that they would without contradiction pay the tenth sheaf of corn to the Church of Budiford; which Agreement was so made and ratified An. D. 1206 (8 joh.) But it seems that the Canons of Warwick before mentioned, were not utterly justled out here, notwithstanding the said grant made by K. H. 1. to those of Kenilworth: for by the Certificate 
z MS. in Scac.  made in an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) upon that general taxation of the Churches, that they then received xx s. as a portion issuing out of the fruits thereof; at which time this Church was valued 
a MS. in Scac.  at seven marks and a half: but the absolute appropriation of it to the use of the said Canons of Kenilworth ● was not till 9 E. 2. by Walt. Mayden●●● B●shop of Worcester, whose Instrument 
b Maid. f. 42. b. & 46. a  to that purpose bears date at Hampton super Avon xuj Cal. Feb. an. 1315, at which time the vicarage was endowed 
c Maid. f. 42. b. & 46. a , the fruits thereunto assigned being then valued at xxv. marks; and the said Church expressed to be ab antiquo, tanquam Capella ad Ecclesiam de Salford dependens: In consideration of which Appropriation so made, id est to recompense the ●●mage which might redound to the said Bishop and his successors thereby, the canon's o● Kenilworth then granted 
d Ex Reg. vocat. the White book penes D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 70. b. in ced.  to him in the name of Procuration the sum of four marks of silver, payable every third year upon the Feast day of S. Mich. th'arch angel: and xx s. yearly to the Monks of Worcester (as the Bishop's Chapter) in the name of a Pension 
e Regist. de Pens. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. , to be paid at the Feast of the annunciation of the blessed Virgin.  
In 14 E. 3. this Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) was valued 
f Rot. de Non. garb. etc.  at xi li. but in 
g Lib. de●● odd. mil. in Scac.  7 H. 6. at xi li. vi s. viij d. And in 26 H. 8. the vicarage 
h MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. b.  at viij li. the Synodals and Procurations issuing out thereof then amounting to ix s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Henr. de Kemesy 7. Id. julii 1278. 
Giff. f. 78. b   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 
Adam de Bodynton Pbr. 3 Non. Apr. 1296. 
Ib. f. 406. a   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Henr. de Everdon Pbr. 2 Id. Sept. 1316. 
Maid. f. 7●   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. Owayn Cap. 28 junii 1339. 
Wols●. f. 14. b   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thomas at Milne Pbr. 8 Sept. 1361. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 36. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
joh. Smyth 8 Aug. 1382. 
Wak. f. 3●. b   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rob. Last 13 junii 1386. 
Ib. f. 43. b   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. Thomas Stuch Pbr. 25 Apr. 1392. 
Ib. f. 9●. ●   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Frater william. Pharensis Episc. 19 junii 1398. 
Tid. f. 32   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Calne 13 Maii 1413. 
Pev. f. 54. b   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
D. joh. Wolaston 15 jan. 1414. 
Ib. f. 62. a   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

M●rg. vol. 1. f. 4. a  D. Henr. More Cap. 14 nou. 1419.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

Ib. f. 28. a  Nich. Weldon Cap. 22 julii 1421.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

Pult. f. 19 a  D. Thomas Carpenter Pbr. 28 Maii 1427.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

Ib. f. 27. a  D. joh. Ball. Cap. 4 Sept. 1427.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

Ib. f. 92. a  Nich. Elyot Diac. Vlt. julii 1431.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

Ib. f. 123. a  Thomas Morton Cap. Ult. Feb. 1431.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

Mort. f. 19 a  D. Will. Hanow Cap. 10 julii. 1487.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 

Jig. vol. 2. f. 63. a  D. Ric. Seward Cap. 11 Marti 1509.  Elizabetha Angliae Regina. 

Bul. f. 4. a  joh. Moores Cler. 7 Aug. 1571.  Elizabetha Angliae Regina. 

Ib. f. 10. a  joh. Wall Cler. 29 julii 1574.  Sim. Clarke Bar. 

Ib. f. 109. b  Thomas Wright Cler. in art. Bacurius 7 Sept. 1625.    

King's Brome.  
THis, though now a distinct thing from Burnell's Brome, was not 
i Ex Col. H. Ferrer.  formerly so. In the year from our saviour's incarnation 711. being given 
k Ex Col. H. Ferrer.  by Ceolred K. of Mercia (son of K. Ethelred) to the Monks of Evesham, it was after the Norman Conquest wrested 
l Ex Col. H. Ferrer.  from them by Odo Bishop of Baieux (half brother to K. Will.) and by the general Survey 
m Domesd. lib.  certified to contain four hides, which being held of him by one Stefan were valued at Lx s. By that Record 
n Domesd. lib.  it appears that five free men were owners of it before the said Conquest; so that considering what is already expressed, it must then be concluded that they held it of those Monks of Evesham. Which Odo gave 
o Ex Coll. praefati H. Ferrer.  it to Osbernus' fill. Ricardi (of whom in Aston-Cantelupe I have spoke) who mortgaged it 
p Ex Coll. praefati H. Ferrer.  to Egelwyne Abbot of Evesham for four marks of gold; and because he would not repay that sum, gave it for ever to that Abbot: but when the said Odo and Egelwine were both dead, the said Osb seized 
q Ex Coll. praefati H. Ferrer.  upon it again, and withheld both the land and money.  
It seems that Ralph Boteler (who first had Oversley in H. 1. time) got some title, soon after, therein; for upon his Foundation of the Monastery at Alcester, in 5 Steph. he gave 
r Cart. 14 E. 3. n. 12. per Insp.  the Tithes hereof thereto. What right it was that he had, 'tis certain that the same continued to him but a while; for evident it is, that in 
s Rot. P. 12 H. 2.  12 H. 2. Geffrey Martell enjoyed it, being then amerced 
t Rot. P. 12 H. 2.  for some certain purprestures made here; yet was he but the King's Tenant to it, as the Shiriff's account 
u Rot. P. 16 H. 2.  of 16 H. 2. manifests, where he answereth C s. to the Exchequer for the ferm thereof paid by the said Geffrey.  
After this, viz. in 33 H. 2. I find 
w Rot. P. 33 H. 2.  that the then Shiriff accounted lxviii s. viij d. for the issues of this place, which but a little before one Will. de Crikkelade had held: And in 
x Rot. P. 1 R. 1.  1 R. 1. Cv s. for the profits thereof, still mentioning the same W. the Crikkelade's possessing it: yet in 
y Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  9 R. 1. where the Shiriff accounts for the ferm of the moitye of Alencester, under the title de Escaetis, this of Brome is joined therewith, and certified to have been belonging to Henry de le Penne: (of which Henry, sc. what he was, I have expressed my opinion in Alcester.) But hitherto I cannot distinguish these two Brome's; and therefore whether that spoken of by these Records, which I have cited, do mean both of them involved together, I am not able to determine: yet after this, viz. in 
z Rot. P. 23 H. 3.  23 H. 3. I find that Robert the son of Hamon de Brome, paid his Relief for 7 yard land in Brome, which doth shortly appear to be this King's Brome: for in 7 E. 1. it was certified 
a Esc. 7 E. 1 n. 7.  that the same Robert, about the Feast of S. Gregory 3 E. 1. enfeoft Mr Will. pickerel of one mess. four yard land and a fourth part in King's Brome for the xth part of a knight's Fee, and that he had formerly, vice temp. Regis joh. & H, 3. aliened three yard land to several persons named in the same Inquisition: which Rob. notwithstanding what he thus past away, died 
b Esc. 3 E. 1. n. 29.  seized of three yard land in this place with a House thereupon, leaving Robert his son and heir three years of age.  
But after this I find little more memorable in relation to this Village, forasmuch as sundry persons became interessed in several parts thereof; Will. le Boteler of Oversley having 
c Esc. 12 E. 1. n. 21.  one yard land and a half, held by 3 Freeholders; Walt. Pikerell 
d Esc. 26 E. 1. n. 11.  1 mess. 1 carucate of land, 3 acres of meadow, and xv s. iiii d. yearly rent, held of the K. in Capite by the tenth part of a Kts. Fee, whereof he had been enfeoft by Will. Pikerell (his uncle) before specified. Which Walter past 
e Esc. 31 E. 1. n. 110.  the greatest part thereof to Peter de Leicester; who was certified 
f Esc. 32 E. 1. n. 42.  to die seized of a certarn manor here, held of the K. in Capite by the tenth part of a Kts. Fee. Besides these it appears that Ric. de Stanford purchased other lands here; for upon his death in 14 E. 2. I find 
g Esc. 14● E. ●. n. 39  that he held one toft, with 4 yard land and a half, here, of the K. in Capite, by the service of a pair of tongues to be paid yearly into the Exchequer by the hands of the Shiriff of this County; which lands came 
h Esc. 37 E. 3. n. 66.  afterwards, by marriage of Stanford's heirs to the Families of Harewell and Morehall.   

Burnell●s Brome.  
THis manor, together with Bidford● was purchased 
i F. de div. Com. levat. Crast. Anim. 8 E. 1.  in 8 E. 1. by Rob. Burnell Bishop of bath and Wells, of Baldwine Wake and Hawise his wife, being of her inheritance, as may seem by the warranty 
k F. de div. Com. levat. Crast. Anim. 8 E. 1.  against her heirs: which Bishop obtained a Charter 
l Cart. 10 E. 1. n. 21.  of Free-warren, within two years after, for himself and his heirs in all his demesn lands here and left it to Sir Philip Burnell his nephew to whose descendants it continued together with Bidford.  
'Tis very like that the Burnells having here a manor house, situate with such great advantages for pleasure and profit, sometimes made their abode here, though their principal seat was at the Castle of Holgate in Shropsh. but I do not find that any of them had employment in this County, except S ● Hugh Burnell, who was in Commission for the Peace here, from 1 H. 4. till 
m Pat. ab, an. 1 H. 4. usque 6 H. 5. in d.  he died. That they were men of great note appears by these instances, viz. that from 5 E. 2. till his death, Sir Edw. Burnell, was summoned 
n Claus. de plur●nnis in d.  to Parl. with the other Barons: so also 
o Claus. de plur●nnis in d.  Sr Nicholas from 24 E. 3. and 
p Claus. de plur●nnis in d.  Sir Hugh from 7 R. 2. Which Sr Hugh departing 
q Esc. 8 H. 5.  this world in 8 H. 5. had his sepulture 
r Chichley f. 344.  in the choir of the abbey at Hales Owen under a goodly tomb of Alabaster built in his life time, near to Joyce his wife, daughter and heir 
s Rot. F. 9 H. 5. m. 7.  to the Lord Botetort of Weoleigh-Castle in Worcestershire, whose arms he quartered 
t Ex autog. penès Edw. Milton ar. , though the usage of later times hath not been so to do.  


a F. the div. Come. levat. 8. E. 4.  Rob. Burnell Bathon. & Wellen. episc. 8 E. 1.  

b Claus. 6. R. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  Hugo Burnell miles. 


c Claus. 6. R. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  Philippus Burnell miles. 


d Claus. 6. R. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  Edw. Burnell miles obiit 
e Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 67.  9 E. 2. s. prole.- 
* Pat. 10. E. 2. p. 2. m. 31.  Aliva.  

h Esc. 20. E. 3. n. 51.  Joh. Handlo secundus maritus.- 
g Esc. 20. E. 3. n. 51.  Matilda soror & haeres.- 
f Esc. 20. E. 3. n. 51.  Joh. Lovel de Tichmersh 10 E. 2. 


i Esc. 21. E. 3.  joh. Lovel obiit 21 E. 3. 


k Esc. 9 H. 4 n. 29.  joh. Lovel obiit 9 H. 4.- 
l Plac. ●oram R. T. Trin. 4. H. 5. rot. 13.  Matilda consanguinea & haeres Rob. Holland mil. 


m Plac. ●oram R. T. Trin. 4. H. 5. rot. 13.  joh. Lovel. obiit 2 H. 5. 


n Esc. 5. H. 7. Wilts. Essex. Northampt.  Gulielmus dominus Lovel. 


o Esc. 5. H. 7. Wilts. Essex. Northampt.  joh. dominus Lovel & Holland. 


r Esc. 5. H. 7. Wilts. Essex. Northampt.  Franciscus' vice comes Lovel attinctus 1 H. 7.    

p Esc. 5. H. 7. Wilts. Essex. Northampt.  Guliel. Lovel dominus Morley jure ux. obiit 16 E. 4.- 
q Esc. 5. H. 7. Wilts. Essex. Northampt.  Alianora filia & haeres Rob. domini Morley. 


s Esc. 5. H. 7. Wilts. Essex. Northampt.  Henr. dominus Morley obiit sine prole 5 H. 7.  

t Esc. 5. H. 7. Wilts. Essex. Northampt.  Alicia soror & haeres ux. Will. Parker mil.             


u Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 20.  Nich. cognom. Burnell 37 E. 3. 


w Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 20.  Hugo Burnell miles aet. 26 an. 6 R. 2. 


x Rot. F. 9 H. 5.  Edw. Burnell miles, obiit vivo patre, sine prole.             
But after the issue male of these Burnells became extinct, this manor by virtue of an Entail 
t F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. 18. E. 2. Recordat. xv. Pasch. 4. E. 3.  made by Maud the sister and heir to Sir Edw. Burnell in 18 E. 2. divolved to her right heirs; viz. her Descendants by the first Husband Lovel; so that in conclusion, upon the attainder 
u Rot. Parl. 1. H. 7.  of Francis Viscont Lovel 1 H. 7. it eschaeted to the Crown (together with Bidford) and by K. H. 8.24 Martii 6 H. 8. was granted 
w Pat. 6. H. 8. p. 2.  to Gerard Danet, one of the Esq for his body, and Mary his wife, and to the heirs male of their two bodies. To which Gerard and Mary succeeded 
x Esc. 1. Eliz.  Sr john Danet, & to him Leonard 
y Esc. 1. Eliz.  whose estate herein Q. Eliz. in 6 of her reign confirmed 
z Pat. 6. Eliz. p. 7. : Since which time, being purchased by the Lady S. John, widow to Sr Edw. Griffin of Dingley in come. Northampt ● (attorney general to Q. Eliz.) for Sr Rises Griffin her son by the same Sr Edw. the said Sr Ries, having first depopulated all, except the manor house, past the whole to Sr john Sidley Kt who dying without issue, it descended to Sir Will. Sidley his brother and heir: which Sr Will. sold it to Tho. Nurse a Lawyer of Linc. Innne; from whom it was passed soon after to Ferd. Dowdswel, and by him to Fran. Poulton; who sold it to Sr Sim. Clarke Bar. now, sc. an: 1640. owner thereof.   

Barton.  
THough I have not met with any direct mention of this place before E. 1. time, yet do I conclude it to have have been a Village long before; for in the general Survey then taken, it was (doubtless) involved with Bidford, and so passed with that manor to Lewelin Prince of Wales; all which may be concluded from what appears by that Fine 
a de div. Come. levat. Craft. Anim. 8. E. 1.  in 8 E. 1. wherein it was passed by the name of the manor of Berton to Bob. Burnell then Bishop of bath and Wells, by Baldwyn Wake and Hawisia his wife, it being of her inheritance; and in 9 E. 2. was reputed 
b Nom. Vill.  a Hamlet of Bidford, being, with it, then held 
c Nom. Vill.  by Aliva (or Eva) Burnell in dower. Howbeit, after this till 21 Eliz. I find very little thereof; but than it appeareth 
d Esc. 21. Eliz.  that Richard Copley upon condition of certain things to be performed by john Copley his nephew, gave it to him the said John and the heirs male of his body.   

Marclive.  
THis place, taking its name from the Marly-Cliff, or descent, which we see on the Southern side of Avon, was at first a member of Bidford, and therewith past 
e F. de div. Come. levat. 8. E. 1.  from Baldwin Wake and the before specified Hawisia, to Rob. Burnell Bishop of bath and Wells in 8 E. 1. (but then was it written only Clive) and in 9 E. 2. as a Hamlet 
f Nom. Vill.  of Bidford, was held by Aliva Burnell in dower. It seems that much of it was sold long since, by the Burnells to ordinary persons, which may well be the cause that there is so little notice taken thereof in Record: for I find 
g Esc. 29. E. 3. n. 35.  that in 29 E. 3. Walt. Lenche father of joh. Lenche then living, had purchased two messages, 1 yard land, 1 acre of meadow, and xxv s. yearly Rent, lying in this place, of Alice the widow of Edward Burnell, and Nich. Burnell her husband's nephew: of some part whereof john Rous of Ragley died 
h Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 45.  seized in 20 R. 2. But in 16 H. 7, Will. Harewell (of Wotton-Wawen) died 
i Esc. 16. H. 7.  seized of the whole manor.   

Bickmersh.  
THis Village is in the Parish of Welford in Gloucestershire, but by ancient depopulation much shrunk from what it heretofore was. Part hereof did K. Edgar in the year of Christ 967, grant 
k Ex Reg. wigo●n in Bibls. Cotton f. 173. a  to Brithnothus his servant for life: which Brithnothus transmitted 
l Ex Reg. wigo●n in Bibls. Cotton f. 173. a  his right therein, to the Monastery of Worcester, with his son, whom he thither sent to live a religious life. In that grant of King Edgar it is written bicamnersces: but, it seems that afterwards the Church of Worcester became possessed of the whole Village; for it appears that Edwin brother to Earl Leofrick (in Edw. the Confessor's time) unjustly seized upon it, yet did not long enjoy the fruits of his rapine, being ignominiously slain by Griffin King of the Britan's; whereupon Wulstan the then Prior, hoping to regain it, went to Alritune, and required the lands belonging to his Monastery; but all that he could get was only the meadow lying at Marclive, the rest being never restored.  
In the Conquerors Survey 
m Domesd. lib.  it is recorded under the title of Elemosinae Regis, and written Bichemerse, being there certified to contain 5 hides, which were then valued at C s. and held of the K. by one Eddid a woman, who was also owner thereof in Edward the Confessors days. After which till the beginning of King John's time I have not seen any further mention of this place; but then doth it appear, 
n Annal. de Tewksbury in Bibls. Cotton. [lub effig. Cleop. A. 7.]  that Robert Foliot was Lord of it, and in minority; who in 14 H. 3. had a suit 
o Plac. apud Westm. Oct. Mich. 14. H. 3 rot. 12.  with the Parson of Welneford for the Advouson of the chapel here at Bikemers-Foliot (for so it is written) claimed by the said Parson as a chapel belonging to Welneford: in which pleading 
p Plac. apud Westm. Oct. Mich. 14. H. 3 rot. 12. , the Composition under the seal of the said Robert was produced, manifesting that the Tithes, with the parochial rights of the Court (id est the manor house) did belong to the said mother-Church of Welneford. In 
q Testa de N.  20 H. 3. upon collection of the Aid for marriage of the King's sister to the Rom. Emperor, it answered for one Knights Fee, being there certified under the Fees of Hugh de Albini, and expressed to be held of him by Corbeth; But in 
r Testa de N.  ●6 H. 3. it is recorded to be of the Earl of Gloucester his Fee, and then held by Rob. Foliot. What right it was that Corbet had here I know not; but it seems that he did not quietly enjoy it: for first I find 
s Pat. 32 H. 3. in d.  that in 32 H. 3. Roesia Foliot brought an Assize of Novel disseisin against Will. Corbet, for lands here; and in 
t Pat. 45 H. 3. in d.  45 H. 3. joan Foliot an Assize of Mort d'ancester against him for this manor: which Will. Corbet was of Chadsley-Corbet in Worcestersh.  
I am of opinion that this joane Foliot was daughter and heir to the before specified Robert, and married to Ric. de Williamescote; for by a pleading 
u Plac. de I●r. & Assi●. apud Winton. 52● H. 3. rot. 4.  in 52 H. 3. I find that the said Richard and Joan his wife had to do here; and in 
w Inq. per Hundr.  4 E. 1. the said Ric. was presented for withdrawing his suit due to the Hundred Court for this Village. To which Richard succeeded Henry de Willemscote; that sold 
x F. levat. Oct. I. Bapt 35 E. 1.  this manor to john de Bloxam in 35 E. 1. Who in 18 E. 2. past 
y F. levat. Crast. Purif. 18 E. 2.  it away to Will. de Bereford; which Will. died 
z Esc. 20 E. 2. n. 8.  seized of it in 20 E. 2. Whereupon it was (inter alia) assigned 
a Claus. 20 E. 2. m. 7.  to Margaret his widow in dower. In the family of Bereford (whereof I shall speak in Langley) it continued for some descents, Sr Baldw. de Bereford Knight, grandchild to the beforespecified Will. having Free-warren 
b Cart. 4 R. 2. n. 3.  granted to him in all his demesn lands here. But it seems that this Sr Baldw. having no issue male of his body, the reversion thereof after the decease of Eliz. his wife, was settled upon Thomas the son of Philip St. Clere; for upon her death in 1 H. 6. the said Thomas was found 
c Esc. 2 H. 6.  to be next heir thereto, though what relation he had to him in blood. I am not very certain: which Thomas in 13 H. 6. died 
d Esc. 17 H. 6.  seized of it, leaving Eliz. Alianore, and Edith his daughters and heirs; Eliz. being afterwards married 
e Orig. 15 E. 4. rot. 16.  to Will. Lovel, Alianore 
f Orig. 15 E. 4. rot. 16.  to john Gage, and Edith 
g Orig. 15 E. 4. rot. 16.  to Ric. Harecourt Esquiers. But farther as to its succession can I say no more, than that it was, about the beginning of Q. Eliz. time, purchased by the Lady S. John, widow to Sr Edw. Griffin of Dingley (attorney general to Q. Eliz.) for Sr Rises Griffin her son by the said Sir Edward: which Sir Ries left issue Edward his son and heir now owner thereof.  
It should seem that a good proportion of this Hamlet was anciently belonging to the family of Morehall (of Morehall juxta Wicksford) for in 20 E. 3. Amicia de Morehall, with Will. de Audley were certified 
h Rot. penès S. clerk par.  to answer for one Knights Fee here, held of William. Corbet, and by him of the Honour of Gloucester ● and so divolving to Clopton as the manor of Morehall did, was passed 
i Claus. 6 H. 5. m. 14.  therewith by Sr William. Clopton Kt. to Thomas Crewe Esq for life: After which, Sir john Burgh Kt. held 
k Esc. 11 E. 4. n. 61.  it for life, as Tenant by the courtesy of England, being of the inheritance of Joane his wife daughter 
l Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  and coheir to the said William. Clopton: which Joane had likewise several daughters and heirs (as in Morehall is showed) amongst whom this with the rest of her lands w●re divided.  
The chapel here is very ancient, having been founded 
m Annal. ●e ●ewks●ury ut suprà.  by Will. Foliot in H. 2. days; to whom succeeded Robert before mentioned. About the beginning of K. John's time there was one R. Foliot Parson here, betwixt whom and the Monks of Tewksbury there growing some dispute, as to the right of the Tithes ᵍ arising out of the Court, or manor House, an Agreement 
n Annal. ●e ●ewks●ury ut suprà.  was made, and confirmed by Malgerius then Bishop of Worcester, to this effect; viz. that the Monks should thenceforth receive two parts of the Tithe Corn, as they had formerly wont to do, with the moiety of the small Tithes: and that the said R. and his successors should have the third part, with the other moiety of the small Tithes: as also all the Tithe Hay of the Lord's demesn, together with the Tithe of such land and other goods as Will. Foliot ● the pious Founder of the same chapel, did charitably give thereto.  
HAving now past through all those places of note in this Hundred, which border upon Avon; descending by the banks of that fair stream farther westwards, I find it, about two miles below Bidford, increased by another pleasant River called Arrow, which rising near the Lickey Hills in Worcestersh. enters this Hundred at Ipsley, and so passing Southwards by Alcester, at length is united with it near Salford, as the Map will show. But touching the original occasion of its name, the antiquity of it being so great, I shall only make a guess; which is, that it might take its first appellation by similitude, as that most famous Armenian River Tigris did from the swiftness of its course; for an Arrow was by the Medes called Tigris, as we find in Strab● lib. xi Geograph. And that the current of this is very speedy, need not to be doubted, if we consider from what a lofty ascent the water falls, wherewith by every great shower it is always augmented: Howbeit, before I speak of Ipsley in particular, I must not om●t to take notice of Hewell-Grange, standing in the utmost nook of this Hundred, westwards; as also of those small Hamlets, Tutnell and Cobley, situate within the Parish of Tarbick, whereof the chancel is in this Hundred, though the body of the Church be in Worcestersh.   

Hewell Grange.  
THis being given 
o Cart. 51 H 3. m. 10. per Insp.  to the Monks of Bordsley in Worcestersh. (near unto which it is situate) by Ma●d the Empress, upon her Foundation of that Monastery; and in 
p MS. in Scac.  19 E. 1. ●ated together with Lee (called in the Record Lega) at 7 carucates of Land, and every carucate at 1 Mark, having then a Dovehouse valued at iiiis per an● was with the site of the before-specified Monastery, and all that belonged thereto, passed to the K. in 30 H. 8. by a Fine, which john Biley the then Abbot, with the Covent of that House levied 
q T. Trin.  to the use of the said K. his heirs and successors: and by him, together with the whole abbey, granted 
r Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 10.  in exchange, within 4 years following, unto Sr Andrew Windsor Kt Lord Windsor, for the manor of Stanwell in C●m. Midd. with its appurtenances, l●ing in the Counties of Midd. Surr. Buck. Berks. and South●mpt. Since which time the successive Lords Windsor have made it one of their principal seats, and some of them had sepulture in the chancel of Tarbick, as their Monuments do testify, a lively representation whereof, through the tender respect of the present Lord Windsor to the memory of his noble ancestors, I have here exhibited, for as much as the chancel, wherein they stand, is in this County, though the Church ●e in Worcestershire.  
 

The Epitaphs upon the preceding Monuments. D. O. M.  
Katherinae Oxoniae filiae, Westmerlandiae neptis, Staffordiae Bucking hamiensis abneptis, Windesoriae conjugis, hîc jacent cineres; Quae ortu Vero, partu clara, clarior virtute, Edwardo chariss. marito Venetiis defuncto, aetate forma florens 33. vitae anno, Viduam castitatem, more prisco, inc●pit usque ad sexagessimum vitae ultimnm sanctè tenuit; novo tunc flagrans amore, novum quaesivit & sponsum in coelis Christum: Terrestrem haec terra tenet partem, aetheream aether. Obiit 17 jan. 1599  
Sed ne exemplar castitatis & pudicitiae, honore merito, Posteri exemplo hîc carerent, aviae suae digniss. Thomas, ex Henrico f●lio nepos, hoc Monumentum p●ni curavit.  
Ex marito quatuor suscepit filios, Fredericum Dominum Windesore, qui coelebs obiit, Henricum dom. Windesore è regione sepultum, qui Annam cohaeredem Thomae Rivet equitis aurati uxorem duxit; Edwardum qui Elizabetham Ardington; Andream qui Annam Peccham. Quatuor item filias, quarum Maria, & Elizabethae in●antili aetate obiere; Margareta eximio Johanni Talbot de Grafton Com. Wigorniensi armig. Catherina Roberto Audley de Berechurch Com. Essexiensi armig. nupsit.  
Secundùm miserecordiam tuam memento mei tu propter bonitatem tuam. Psal. 24. vers. 8.   

HIC IN SPE RESURRECTIONIS OBDORMIT.  
Praenobilis Henricus Baro Windsor de Bradenham, filius Edwardi dom. Windesor, & Catherinae filiae Johannis de Vere Comitis Oxon. & Dorothea Radulphi Nevil Com. Westmerlandiae filiae; qui Frederico fratre seniore moriente sine liberis, & paternam haereditatem & honorem adiit; titulis verò animi fortitudinem, in prosperis, in adversis patiertiam adjunxit: tàm acquisitione quam procreatione verè nobilis, duxit in uxorem Annam cohaeredem Thomae Rivet de Chipenham in Com. Cantab. militis filiam, ex Grisilda filia domini Gulielmi Paget Baronis de Beudesert Custodis privati Sigilli Reg. regnantibus Mariâ & Elizabethâ, ex qua & redditus satis amplos, & liberos (connubii benedictionem) suscepit bis binos masculos: caeteras quinque filias pars major eorum ante ipsos parentes, & in ipsorum cunabulis inter coelestes cohortes ascripti sunt: funebria parentum, & miseriam hujus mundi gustaturi, tres solummodo supervixere, Thomas scilicet filius & haeres; Elizabetha senior nupta Dixeo Hickman de Kew in Com. Surr. armigero; & Elizabetha junior consanguineo suo Andreae Windesor armig. Nobilitatem suam omnibus animi & corporis dotibus adornavit: Deo debotissimum, Principi obsequentissimum, uxori amantissimum, domesticis liberaelissimum & suavissimum omnibus charum semper se praebuit. In hoc agro suo Tardebigiensi, & mansione de Hewell, in ipsa camera ubi primò spiravit expiravit, magna cum Christiana alacritate & fiducia animam in manus Redemptoris placidè & quietè commendavit, corpus in hac Ecclesia sepelir: curavit sexto die Aprilis inter Resurrectionis solemnia, post partum virginis mdcu invictissimi nostri Britanniae monarchae jacobi, 3. Aetatis suae circiter xliii.  
Hoc qualecunque Monumentum, & Epitaphium meritis suis non satis amplum, obsequii & amoris ergo, patri verè pio verè Catholico, Thomas moest●ssimus filius & haeres, multis cum lachrimis scripsit & posuit.  
Beati qui in Domino moriuntur.    

Tutnell and Cobley.  
OF these two Hamlets there is very little mention in Record, other than the grant of them to the King by that Fine from the Abbot and Covent of Bordsley; and their disposal, with Hewell, to the before specified Lord Windsor, as the Patent before cited imports.   

Ipsley.  
THis was possessed 
s Domesd. lib.  in the conqueror's time by Osbernus' fill. Ricardi (of whom in Aston-Cantilupe I shall say more) and of him then held by one Hugh, having at that time a Church; as also a Mill rated at xviᵈ, and woods extending to one mile in length and half a mile in breadth, all which were valued at xls; but before the Norman Invasion it belonged to Earl Algar (of wnomin Coventre I have spoke.) I am of opinio that this Hugh was progenitor to that ancient family of Hubaud, which hath continued Lords of this manor in a lineal succession till now: for in H. 2. time I do find 
t Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  one Hugh Hubald tenant unto Osbernus' fill. Hugonis, grancdhild to the before specified Osbernus, though we now do, and for a long time through corruptness in expression have pronounced it Hubaud, changing the l into u, as is frequent in the Northern parts, and thereupon so written it to this day. But the 〈◊〉 that I meet with in this county surnamed Hubold is 
u Rot. P. ● Steph.  Will. Hubold in 5 Steph. whom I suppose to have been son to the first Hugh, and father to the said Hugh Hub●ld, for the time and other circumstances will well enough bear it. To which Hugh succeeded Henry, whom I find sometimes written 
w Ex autog● penès Will. Sheldon de Beoley are.  Hubald, and sometimes Hubaut; and to him another Henry, though I cannot perfectly distinguish where the first ceased; wher●fore I have, upon consideration of the time, seated him for part of H. 2. Ric. 1. and King John's reign, and accordingly have framed the ensuing pedigree.  

Hugo. 

Will. Huboldus 5 Steph. 

Hugo Huboldus. 

Henr. Hubald 1 Joh. 

Henr. Hubaud miles obiit 15 E. 1.- Dionysia relicta temp. E. 1. 

Joh. Hubaud defunctus 12 E. 2. 

Joh. Hubaud miles 13 E. 3.- Margareta filia Emerici de Pancevot 14 E. 2. 

joh. Hubaud ar. 29 E. 3. 

Thomas Hubaud ar. 2 H. 2. 

Ric. Hubaud ar. 12 H. 6. 


a A●c. f. 64 b  Thomas Hubaud ar. 20 E. 4. 


b Pat. 5 H. ●. p. 1. in d. m. 29.  Ric. Hubaut ar. 5 H. 7.- 
c Ex ve●. membr. penes Edw. vic Conway.  Anna filia Thomae Bur● et de Arrow. 


d ●eron. f. 4●. a.  Joh. Hubaud ar. 21 H. 8. 


e Inscrip. T●m. apud Ipsley.  Nich. Hubaud ar. obiit 7 E. 6. 


f Inscrip. Tumuli  Joh. Hubaud mil. obiit 26 Eliz. s. p.- 
g Inscrip. Tumuli  Maria filia Georgii Throkmorton eq. aur.  
Radulfus Hubaud frater & haeres. 

Joh. Hubaud an● 1642.- .... filia Henrici Poole de Okeley in come. Wiltes. eq. aur. 

Radulfus Hubaud fill. & haeres.- Anna filia & haeres Gervasii Teverey de Stapleford in Com. Nott. ar.                    
Will. thomased Robertus. Galfridus.                 
This elder Henry was a party to several Fines levied of lands lying in this place, and elsewhere, about the beginning of K. John's time, in which it is written 
x F. levat. 1 joh. & 3. Joh.  Ippeslei and Yspelei: but I suppose he was dead before the 13 of that King's reign; for than doth it appear 
y Lib. rub. f. 155.  that Dionysia de Bereford answered for half a knight's Fee here in Hipeley (for so it is recorded) which was then certified amongst the fees belonging to the Honour of Ricards-Castle in Herefordshire. And in 
z Testa de N.  20 H. 3. Henry Hubouth (son to the said Henry) was taxed for one Knights fee in Ippesleg, under the title of those Fees belonging to the before specified Castle; so also in 
a Testa de N.  36. H. 3. Which Henry became a person of much action in this County during the time he lived: for in 45 H, 3. I find 
b Pa●. 45 H. 3. in d.  him in Commission for the Gaol delivery at Warwick, and in 
c Esc. 50 H. 3.  49 H. 3. one of those that helped to hold out Kenilw. Castle against the K. for which this manor with the rest of his lands were seized 
d Esc. 50 H. 3.  on: but that offence of his and others being wiped off by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth (as I have elsewhere showed) he was again a Commissioner 
e Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  for the Goal delivery at Warwick; sc. in 53, 54, 56 H. 3.1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 E. 1.  
In 13 E. 1. being questioned 
f Rot. de Quo W.  for withdrawing his suit from the County Court, and claiming a Court Leet within this his manor of Hyppele; by one 
g Ib.  Inquis. it appears that he disclaimed any such challenge; yet by another 
h Ib. , whereby john de Hastings was required to show by what authority he exercised that liberty in his manor of Aston-Cantilupe, and extended it into this of Ipsley, it is evident, that Will. de Cantilupe the elder, together with this Henry had done it in K. Henr. 3. time, whereupon that Prescription was allowed; which Cantilupes were great men, and having an eminent seat there, coveted to get the observance of those neighbouring Inhabitants, as it seems, pretending that this Lordship was immediately held of that their manor of Aston, and it of Ricard's Castle, in regard that all of them were possessed by Osbernus fill. Ricardi in the conqueror's time: For though by some Inquisitions it is said to be held of Ricard's-Castle, yet in others was it found to be held of that manor; and at last, viz. in 1 E. 1. whether by the potency of Cantilupe, or whether by agreement with Mortimer of Ricard's-Castle, (heir to Osbernus' fill. Ricardi, as in Farnborough is showed) I know not, was certified 
i Esc. 1 E. 1. n. 16.  to be held of George de Cantilupe; and so also in 
k Claus. 16 E. 1. m. 3. & m. 11.  15 E. 1. of john de Hastings (heir unto Cantilupe) upon the death of the same Henry Hubaud himself, and at several 
l Claus. 7 E. 2. m. 17.  times after.  
To which Henry, who was a Knight 
m Ex autog. penès Joh. Hubaud ar.  before he died, succeeded john Hubaud, within age at his Father's death; for in 12 E. 2. did Sir Eymerie Pauncefote Kt grant 
n Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  and sell to Sr William. Lucy of Cherlecote Kt the marriage of the said John, to the intent that he should take to wife Magaret the daughter of the said Sr William. Lucy: which it seems he did accordingly, as may appear by a Fine levied 
o Craft. Anim.  in 14 E. 2. whereby two parts of this manor were settled upon the said Sr Emeri● and Joan his wife, for the life of the said Joan (whom I suppose to have been mother to the same John) and afterwards to return unto the same john Hubaud and Margaret, and the heirs of the said John. This john Hubaud, with many other persons of quality, was in 15 E. 2. employed 
p Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 2. m. 30.  into Wales upon the King's service, for which he had special Letters of Protection. In 
q F. levat. Oct. Mart. 13 E. 3.  13 E. 3. he was a Kt, and in 
r Pat. 18 E. 3. in. d. p. 2. m. 17.  18. one of the Commissioners, in this County, assigned to inquire what persons were seized of Lands to the yearly value of C s. and so upwards to a thousand pounds per an. over and above reprises and to certify the same. In 19 E. 3. he had 
s Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 3.  Summons to furnish himself with Horse and arms against the Feast of S. Laurence to attend the King in his French Expedition; and was also assigned 
t Ib. m. 29.  one of the Commissioners of Array in this County, as to the providing of Archers for that service: but he than went not, as it seems; for I find 
u Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 2. m. 12  that within 3 months after such his Summons, the K. receiving advertisement that he was somewhat weak in body, so that he could not well undergo that employment, as also that two of his sons were then in his service beyond Sea; viz. the one in Britanny and the other in Gascoign, he had a special exemption 
w Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 2. m. 12  from that voyage.  
In 20 E. 3. he was again appointed 
x Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. m. 29.  one of the Commissioners in this County for arraying of Clx. Archers for the Wars of France; as also assigned 
y Rot. F. 20 E. 3. m. 5.  one of the Collectors of a xvth and xth then granted in Parliament for the King's service, and bore 
z Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. Are.  for his arms Sable a Cheveron betwixt 3. Leopard's heads jesant flower de luces Argent: which coat was assumed by him or his Ancestors for their relation to Cantilupe in the tenure of this manor, without doubt. To this Sir john Hubaud succeeded John his son and heir; of whom all that I find memorable is, that in 29 E. 3. he 
a Claus. 29 E. 3. in d. m. 3.  was one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster: And to him Thomas, a Commissioner 
b Rot. F. 2. ●. 2. m. 9  in 2 R. 2. for assessing and collecting of a Subsidy in this County, then granted to the King in Parliament; which Thomas had issue Richard Hubaud esquire, who is ranked 
c Pat. 12 H 6. p. 2. m. ●5.  amongst those persons of chief note in this Shire, that in 12 H. 6. Made Oath for observance of certain Articles concluded on in the Parliament then holden, and bore 
d Ex autog. penès prae●a●. S.A. eq. aur.  for his arms the three leopard's heads without a Cheveron, with a label of 3. points in chief: But after him I have not seen any thing very memorable of this family, relating to their public employments, until Queen Eliz. time, that john Hubaud esquire, a person highly favoured by Robert Earl of Leicester, who bore so mighty a sway in those days, was by him in 14. of the said Queen's reign, pro bono consilio, favore, & fideli amicitia multipliciter impenso & impendendo (as are the words of his Charter 
e Ex autog. penès joh. Hubaud ar. ) constituted Constable of Kenilworth Castle, and chief Steward of all his manors and lands lying in this county; as also in the Counties of Salop, Worcester, and Montgomerie; and chief Ranger of all his Forests, Parks, and Chases within those Lordships, having the Fee of x li. per annum granted unto him during life for that service.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1. valued 
f Rot. in Scac.  at xii. marks: so also in 14 
g Rot. de No●is garb. etc.  E. 3. but in 
h MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. ●.  26 H. 8. at xii li. at which time the Procurations and synodals were ix s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Dominus joh. Hubaud miles. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 72. a.  joh. Geraud Cler. 14. Apr. 1344.  ........... 

Ib. f. 141. a.  Leonardus ........ 1348.  Thomas Hebald Dominus de Ippesley. 

Wa●. f. 45. ●.  Gralanus le Wolf Cler. .... jan. 1386.  Ric. Hubaude ar. 

Pev. f. 27. b.  Thomas Chaturley Cap. 16. Jan. 1410.  Ric. Hubaude ar. 

M●rg. vol. 2. f. 12. b.  D. Ric. swift Cap. 5. Junii 1420.  Thomas Hubaude ar. 

Alc. f. 64. b.  D. Will. Halford Cap. 28, Martii 1480.  Ric. Hubaudar. 

Ib. f. 110. b.  Magr. Hugo Livesay in jure Canon. Bac. 2. Nou. 1482.  Ric. Hubaudar. 

Mort. f. 50. b.  D. Nich. Hubaud Cap. 21. Maii 1493.  joh. Hubaud ar. 

jeron. f. 42. a.  Will. Hubaud Accol. 19 Maii 1529.  joh. Hubaud ar. 

Heath f. 31. a.  Ric. Sherwyne Pbr. 20. Dec. 1558.  joh. Hubaud miles. 

Bul. f. 7. a.  Will. Bourne Cler. 2. Dec. 1572.  Rad. Hubaud ar. 

Ib. f. 24. b.  Clem. jews Cler. 22. Feb. 1583.  Eliz. Angl. Regina, per lapsum. 
Henr. Daniel Cler. 13. Aug. 1588. 
Ib. f. 58. a.   Rad. Hubaud art. 
Gabrael. Cliff. Cler. 11. Martii 1588. 
Ib. f. 58. b.   Anna Hubaud Vidua. 
joh. Warmstry Cler. in art. Magr. 26. Aug. 1615. 
Ib. f. 96. b.    

In the body of the Church, towards the North side, is there a raised Monument, but of a much meaner structure than either of those in the chancel (which are represented on the last page) for it is only of plain stonework with an Alabaster cover, whereon is the portraiture of a man and woman graved, and this Epitaph on the Verge; Here lieth the bodies of Nicholas Hubaud esquire, and Dorothye his Wife; the which Nicholas deceased the second day of May in the year of our Lord M Dliii; and the said Dorothy deceased the xuj ● day of May in the year of our Lord M Dlviii. Upon whose souls God have mercy Amen.  

In the East window of the North I'll.  Sable 3. Leopard's heads jesant flowers de lis Argent. 
Hubaud.  Gules a lion rampant Argent, crowned Or. 
Musard.   

In the North window of the chancel this coat.  Sable, a Cheveron betwixt three leopard's heads jesant flowers de lis Argent. 
Hubaud.     

Studley.  
DEscending lower on the same side of Arrow I come to Studley, within which Parish these places of note are situate; scil. Mapleborow, Skilts, Holt and Padhougre. In the conqueror's time the greatest part thereof, viz. four hides (in which also stood the Church and a Mill) was possessed 
i Domesd. lib.  by Will. fill. Corbucionis, whereunto belonged a Furnace yielding annually nineteen. Horse-loads of Salt, and woods extending to one mile in length, and half as much in breadth: All which were then estimated at C s. having been the freehold of Swain before the Norman Invasion. But the other part, which in Edward the Confessors days belonged to Godric, and at that time to Will. Buenvasleth, containing only one hid besides the woods, that were three furlongs in length and two in breadth, and valued therewith at x s. was held of him by one William.  
Of the before specified Will. fill. Corbution, I find that he was a man of eminent note in this County, having 
k Ibid.  lands in Ilmindon, Kineton, Sekindon, Wishaw, Hodenhull, Honingham, Weston, Coundon, Barcheston, Mapleborough, Eccleshall, Grafton, Binton, Bereford, Wolverton, Bearley, and here at Studley, where he or some of his descendants had a Castle, as by the ruins thereof is evident, and thereat their principal seat, though they had likewise fair possessions in Berks. and Staffordshire: I am of opinion that this William was Shiriff of this County for some part of William the conqueror's reign; for upon that confirmation to the Monks of Worcester, of Alveston in this County, and the M●ll at Salewarp in Worcestershire, originally given to them by S. Wolstan, the said King directed his special Precept 
l Pat. 10 E. 1. m. 10. per Insp.  unto Henry Earl of Warwick, Vrso de Abetot, and this Will. sil. C●rbucion, for their quiet enjoyment of those places, which Urso was then Shiriff of Worcestershire, as elsewhere I have manifested. To the said William succeeded 
m Regist. de Kenelw. p. 85.  Robert Corbusceon, who in H. 1. time, upon the Dedication of the Church of Eccleshale, gave 
n Regist. de Kenelw. p. 85.  certain Glebe thereto. And next unto him Peter (his brother as I guess) who in some authorities is written 
o Ib. p. 18.  Petrus filius Willielmi, and in others P●trus Corbezon, as also Petrus de Stodley: which Peter was a witness 
p Ib. p. 19  to several Charters of Margaret Countess of Warwick, and 
q Ib. p. 1●  of Earl Roger her son; and in 12 H. 2. held 
r Lib ●ub. f. 104. a.  ten Knights fees and a fourth part of William Earl of Warwick de veterifcoffamento: whence I conclude, that whatsoever William his grandfather did possess in the conqueror's time, upon erection of Henry de Novo-Burgo to the Earldom of Warwick, the same was given to that Earl; and that he newly enfeoft the said Peter thereof: but it seems he kept them not long; for I find that he passed 
s Ex autog. in Offic. Armorum.  them back to Earl Waleran, brother to the said William.  
This Peter was a most devout man; for to the Monks of Bordsley he gave 
t Cart. 51 H. 3. per Inspex.  lands in Hilborough; To 
u MS. in Offic. Arm. [L. 17.] f. 148. a.  the knight's Templars the Mill here at Stodley, and certain lands besides: And moreover was the pious Founder of that Monastery for Canons Regular here in Studley, whereof together with its particular endowments, benefactors, and dissolution I shall speak by and by. But to him succeeded Peter his son 
w Witlesey f. 12. a.  & heir, who left very little here to his descendants: for it 2 joh. 
x Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  he sold to his Tenants of this manor, all his wood called the hay, to the intent that they and their heirs should have Common of Pasture therein for their cattles, saving only to himself and his heirs the paunage and agistment for hogs. Besides this it appears 
y Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  that he gave to Henry de Montfort (Lord of Beldesert) a large proportion of lands, here, with Emme his daughter in Frank marriage; and likewise divers tenements and particular parcels of ground in exchange for that which the said Henry recovered at Hildeburgewerthe (now Hilborough) in the King's Court at Westminster by a trial at Law: And moreover to Thurstan Montfort, son to the said Henry, the entire Park of Stodley, with several other tenements. So that, accounting also the homage and services of certain particular Tenants in this place, which together with the advouson and patronage of the Priory, he granted 
z Witlesey ut suprà.  to William de Cantilupe, I do not find that he left his posterity much more than the bare name of the manor: for those of the Inhabitants here, that held of Cantilupe, by reason of the grant to him so made as aforesaid, appeared 
a Rot. de Quo W.  at his Court-Leet for Aston-Cantilupe, and did partake with the Tenants of that manor in sundry other privileges.  
Of the particulars which Montfort had here, I find 
b Esc. 24 E● 1. n. 59  this mention in 24 E. 1. Upon the Extent of john de Montfort's lands; viz. that he had ix s, yearly Rent, payable from five Freeholders at the Feasts of S. Michael and the Annunciation of our Lady; as also a Park and a certain Meadow held of the Earl of Warwick by the fourth part of a knight's Fee; which Park was then in the hands of the said Earl, as it seems; for that very year did there a Commission 
c Pat. 24 E. 1. in. d. m. 11.  issue out to certain persons to inquire who those were that had entered therein and killed his Deer. But these came at length to William Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny, in such sort 
d Esc. 13 H. 4. n. 2.  as the Castle of Beldesert and town of Henly did. As to what the Templars had here, the extent thereof, upon the death of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, was signified 
e Esc. 12 E. 2. n. 26.  to be one mess. one carucate of land, ten acres of meadow, two Mills and xxx s. Rent; all which he had seized into his hands, and held during his life as superior Lord of the Fee, upon the suppression of that Order in 4 E. 2. But it was not long after, that the knight's Hospitalars possessed the same, with the rest of the Templars lands, as in Balshall shall be manifested. That which the heirs of Cantilupe had here, was held of them by the third part of a knight's Fee, John the son of William de la Hay to holding 
g Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 18.  it of john de Hastings Lord Bergavenny in 18 E. 2. from whom it came 
h Esc. 14 H. 6. n. 35.  to William Beauchamp before specified, with much more of Hastings lands.  
And touching the manor, the substance of what else I have seen 
i Ex autog. penès Will. Fetherston gen. , is, that Peter Corbison in 29 E. 3. enfeoft the then Vicar of Studley therein, together with pasturage for a Horse called a Hackney, in a meadow there known by the name of Castle-meadow, to be tied and flitted with an iron chain, from the Feast of the Purification of our Lady until the said meadow should be mowed; reserving an yearly Rent of three broad Arrow heads to the chief Lord of the Fee for all services. Which Peter Corbison had issue 
k Ex autog. penès. .... Hunt.  one only daughter and heir called Felicia, married 
l Ex autog. penès. .... Hunt.  to john Barret of Shelfhull, unto whom the said Vicar of Studley past 
m Ex autog. penès. .... Hunt.  the premises in 9 R. 2. which John and Felicia left also a daughter and heir wedded 
n Ex autog. penès. .... Hunt.  to ..... Atwood, who had only issue Female, one whereof became the wife 
o Ex autog. penès. .... Hunt.  of ... Hunt in H. 8. time; from whom .... Hunt, who now possesseth the site of the before specified Castle, derives his descent.  
The Church, being given to the Canons of Studley upon the Foundation of that Monastery, as shall anon be showed; and in anno 1291. (19 E 1.) valued 
p MS. in. Scac.  at xv. marks and a half, was very anciently appropriated to the Priory here; and in 26 H. 8. the vicarage rated 
q MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  at viij li. not in Tithes, but a mere stipend 
r Ib. f. 11. b.  payable by the Canons to the Incumbent for the time being, 
Patroni Vicariae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 
Adam de Hemburi Pbr 4. Id. julii 1290. 
Giff. f. 319. a.   Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 
Adam de Stodley Pbr. 12. Cal. julii 1293. 
Ib. f. 370. b.   Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 
Nich. de la Sale Pbr. 3. Id. Dec. 1338. 
Rem. f. 19: a.   Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 
joh. de Walton Pbr. 3. Dec 1345. 
Wolst. vol. ●. f. 93. b.   Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 
Rob. de Ordelescote 4. Julii 1354. 
Br. vol. ● 11. a.   D. Episcopus. 

〈…〉 b.  Henr. de Geydon Pbr. 14. Dec. 1362.  Prior & Conventus de Stodleg. 

〈◊〉 f 6. a.  Thomas Newman Pbr. 6. Martii 1364.  Prior & Conventus de Stodleg. 

〈◊〉. f. 10. a.  Petrus Dycones Pbr. 13. Jan. 1375.  Prior & Conventus de Stodleg. 

P. v. f. 67. a.  D. joh. Litster alias Tiyhill Pbr. 16. Aug. 1414.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Bourch f. 37. a.  joh. Campion Pbr. 23. Dec. 1437.  Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 

Ib. f. 51. b.  Rob. Ekynton Pbr. 14. Nou. 1438.  Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 145. b.  D. joh. Morton Canon. 26. Apr. 1458.  Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 
D. Milo Sheghe Cap. 2. Junii 1461. 
Ib. 159. b.   Prior & conu. de Stodleg. 
D. Thomas Dawes Cap. 13. Aug. 1479. 
Alc. f. 57 a   D. Episcopus. 
Magr. Rob. Knowles S. Theol. Dr. 6. Aug. 1536. 
Lat. f. 2. a.   Edm. Knightley miles. 
D. Ric. Kylmar 14. Sept. 1541. 
Bell. f. 24. a.   joh. Knotsford de majori Malvern unus servien. D. Regis ad Arma, & Jana ejus conjux una haered. Edm. Knightley mil. 
D. Joh Coxetur Pbr. 23. Sept. 1546. 
Heath. f. 11. b.   joh. Knotsford de majori Malvern unus servien. D. Regis ad Arma, & Jana ejus conjux una haered. Edm. Knightley mil. 
Rob. Dowse Cler. 21. Martii 1550. 
Ib. f. 15. b.     
In this Church there hath been a Chantry founded 
s Pat. 7 H. 4. p. 2. m. 22.  in 7 H. 4. by Thomas Middlemore of Edgbaston, for a certain Priest to sing mass daily at the Altar of the blessed Virgin, on the South part of the same Church, for the good estate of him the said Thomas during this life, and the health of his soul after his departure hence: as also for the souls of his Father and mother, and all the faithful deceased. Which Chantry was endowed 
t Esc. 7 H. 4. n. 18.  with Lxxx. acres of land, x. acres of meadow, and xiii s. iv. d. yearly Rent lying in Studley above mentioned: the revenues whereof in 26 H. 8. were rated 
u Ex MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  at iv li. xiii s. iv d. which sum in 37 H. 8. was yearly received 
w Ex alio MS. penès cund. S.A. f. 23. b.  by the Priest belonging thereto, at the hands of Mr Robert Midlemore, notwithstanding he did not duly attend here, but sung in other places at his pleasure.   

The Priory of Studley.  
THis was first founded 
x Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp.  in King Stephen's time, by Peter Corbicon (otherwise called Peter de Stodleg, in regard of his residence here) for Canons Regular of S. Augustin's Order, at a place called Wicton near Wiche in Worcestershire; and by him endowed with the Churches of the same Wicton, as also of Stodley, Cocton (now Coughton in this County) Salperton in Gloucestershire, and all other Churches of his Patronage, after the death of the Incumbents that had been presented thereto by him the said Peter or his father; and likewise with half the town of Wicton before specified, three Houses in Worcester, and two Furnaces of Salt at Wiche, and the Tithes of all the rest of his Salt there: And moreover with half the Tithes of all his demesn lands in Tikenapletre in Com Wigorn. the whole proportion of his essarts there, with a Meadow, and the oblations called Chirset of that village; and likewise of C. acres of his demesn lands in Salperton before specified; of the Chapelry of his own House, and all thereto belonging, with the freedom from Toll, taken and many other exactions. Which Canons rested not long at Wicton, but were translated 
y Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp.  hither; with an assignation 
z Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp.  unto them of the church's above-specified, and an addition of the Church of Anedeburne with the chapel of Dormeston in Gloucestershire, and the Chapelry of his own House there: as also the grant of divers particular lands; viz. one yard land in Stodley situate on the bank of the river Arrow, with two curtilages thereunto belonging (which I take to be it whereupon the Monastery was built:) all his lands lying below the high way leading from Bordsley to the bounds of Ipsley; a Meadow called Brunham; a grove of Alders lying betwixt Stretford and Wasford; a Mill that Edwin Brochard held; lands which had been belonging to one Aschetill, with the wood adjoining; the land of Eluric the Clothier, and the wood situate betwixt Alan's land and that of Roger de la hay, with certain other lands which appertained to Robert Meriam. And over and above all this, he gave them CC. acres of his demesn lands lying in Salperton before specified; scil. C. acres in the East field, and C. acres in the West: Confirming likewise his former grant of the said three Houses in Worcester; half the Tithes of Tikenapletre, with the essarts, Meadow, and Chircheset before mentioned; as also the Tithes of his Salt at Wiche, with the two Furnaces there.  
But as the greatness of this family much diminished in the time of Peter Corbicon son and heir to Peter the Founder, so did also the glory of this Monastery: for it appears 
a Witlesey f. 12. a. , that at such time as the Patronage thereof was granted by the said Peter unto William de Cantilupe and his heirs, the revevenues of it were so wasted by ill guidance and government, that there were no more than three Canons then left therein: nevertheless, by the pious care and munificence of him and his posterity, it soon came to flourish again: For besides the grant of 
b Cart. 1 E. 3. ut suprà.  those his possessions in Shotswell (in this County) which he had acquired 
c Cart. 1 E. 3. ut suprà.  from Eustace de Mortein and john Wandard, with a House and Curtilage, he vouchsafed unto them the privilege, that 
d Witlesey ut suprà.  whensoever their House should happen to be vacant by the death of their Prior, they should as freely proceed to a new election of another, as any Collegiate Church in such cases used to do; first only craving the licence of him the said William and his heirs; and after the election so made, then humbly desiring his or their assent thereunto. And moreover, that whereas by custom in some Monasteries of England, the custody during the vacancy appertained to the Patron; he notwithstanding granted unto them, for him and his heirs, that whensoever any such vacancy should happen, the subprior and Celerer for the time being, should in the name of him the said William and his heirs, have the custody thereof, so that both or one of them did first repair unto him or his heirs to receive the administration thereof at his or their hands; but that the Bishop nor any other should have aught to do therewith. All which concessions and immunities were ratified by William Wittlesey Bishop of Worcester, as his public Instrument dated here a Stodlegh upon the day of S. Sylvester the Pope Anno 1364. (38 E. 3.) doth testify.  
To which William de Cantilupe succeeded Will. his son and heir, who followed the steps of his devout father in bounty to these Canons, as appears by 
e Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp.  his grant of lands to them, lying in Aston-Cantilupe, to the value of x li. per annum, for the support and maintenance of a certain hospital erected by his father near the Gate of this Monastery, where impotent people might have relief and entertainment. Which William likewise bestowed upon 
f Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp.  them xx s. yearly Rent, issuing out of certain lands in Snarkeston (in Com. Leic.) held of him by Ralph de charnels, with pasturage for eight Oxen, two Kine, and one Horse in his own demesn Pasture of Buchme and the Rene: granting them also power to hold a Court for their own Tenants as freely as ever he himself used to do. And further added 
g Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp.  the Church of Hemeston in Devonshire of his patronage; as also all those essarts, with their appurtenances, lying within his Park at Shelfhull, as they are bounded with the highway leading from Spernore towards Aston; together with the perpetual patronage of the Church at Aston, as also certain lands situate in the Village of Trente. And lastly obtained a Charter 
h Cart. 26. H. 3. m. 8.  from King H. 3. dated at Westminster 22. Dec. 26 H. 3. whereby he granted to them, that their woods lying within the Forest of Fekenham might be free to themselves, and no Officer of the Kings belonging to the Forest, to intermeddle therein, nor press upon them for hospitality or entertainment without their own good liking.  
From other Benefactors they had as followeth; viz. in 
i Cart. 1 E. 3. ut suprà.  Yerdeley (Com. Wigorn.) 33. acres of land given by William Cumin, anciently Lord of that manor: as also a certain proportion there and in great, conferred on them by William de Edricheston. In 
k Cart. 1 E. 3. ut suprà.  Ipsley some quantity by Thomas le Barbour; In Aldeswelle by Peter de Asserugge; In Wicton by john le Roter. A place called the Vineyard, here in Stodley, by Peter de Montfort. All those lands in Wike, within the precincts of Coughton, by Constance the daughter to William a park (sometime wife of Sir Simon de Cocton Knight) in her widowhood; which lands she had in frank marriage of her father's gift: and certain lands in Hatton, given by john de Stodley and Robert de Freynuse. All which are confirmed, with divers privileges, as the Charters 
l Ibid. Claus. 26 H. 3. m. 12.  of King H. 2. H. 3. and Edw. 3. do manifest: as also by a Bull of 
m Ex ipso autog. penès justin. Isham Bar.  Pope Gregory the ix. bearing date 7. Kal. Martii Anno 1228. (12 H. 3.) whereby likewise they had a special immunity from payment of Tithes for any of their lands which they did or should hold in their own occupation. Nor may I omit to take notice that the Lady Eva de Cantilupe, widow to the last William, gave 
n Cart. 46 H. 3. m. 3. per Insp.  unto them lands lying within her manor of Lodeswell in Devonshire of C s. per annum value, with the homage and services of sundry Freeholders there; as also an yearly Rent of xx s. per annum, issuing out of the said manor, payable at the Feasts of S. Michael, and th' Annunciation of our Lady by equal portions.  
But notwithstanding that grant of the Church of Aston-Cantilupe, so made by the said William de Cantilupe as aforesaid, some advantage was afterwards taken to the legality thereof; insomuch as Queen Elianore, who had the wardship of john de Hastings (one of the heirs to George de Cantilupe) in 4 E. 1. recovered 
o Plac. de T. Hill. 4 E. 1. Rot. 23.  the Advouson thereof in his right: Howbeit in the end, the said Canons obtained it by an exchange, 
p Pat. 24 E. 1. m. 1.  for certain lands lying within the precincts of Aston-Cantilupe, which they passed to the said john de Hastings, about the 24. of E. 1. in lieu thereof. And yet I do not perceive that they enjoyed it long; for plain it is by what I have elsewhere showed, that the Canons of Maxstoke, in this County, had it even till the dissolution of that Monastery.  
And being thus enriched with such fair and ample possessions, as by what hath been said appeareth, they began to rebuild their Church, as may seem from the Dedication 
q Renaud f. 12. a.  thereof by john de Monemuth Bishop of Landaff, than Suffragan to Renaud Bryan Bishop of Worcester 3. Non. junii anno 1308. (1 E. 2.) But after the male line of Cantilupe was so extinguished as abovesaid, the Patronage of this Monastery, upon partition 
r Claus. 13 E. 2. m. 5.  betwixt the Coheirs, resorted to William la Zouche of Haringworth, unto whom one of them was wedded. Which William in 20 E. 3. became also a Benefactor thereto, giving 
s Pat. 20 E. 3. p. 1. m. 11.  one mess. 4. acres of land, with 51 s. rend lying in Stodley and Mertone within this County. From wh●ch time till the dissolution thereof I find nothing else given thereto, other than the free chapel 
t Pat. 14 E. 4. p. 2. m. 19  of S. Mary Magdalen at Sponne near Coventre, with the lands thereto belonging, by King Edw. 4. in 14. of his reign, to pray for the good estate of him and his Queen, as also of Edward Prince of Wales his eldest son, and for their souls after their departure out of this world, together with the soul of Richard Duke of York his late father, and all his Ancestors.  
Upon the Survey taken in 26 H. 8. the yearly revenue belonging to this Religious House, over and above all Reprizes, was certified 
u MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 11. a. b.  to be Cxxv l. iv s. viij d. ob. Amongst which deductions I find 
w MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 11. a. b.  xlvi s. viij d. yearly Rent payable to the Parson of Strensham in Com. Wigorn. to be distributed in alms, and to defray the charges of the obits annually kept there, for the Lady Elizabeth Russell one of the Benefactors to this Monastery. For the obits of john Basset, another of the said Benefactors, yearly vi. s. viij d. For the obits of William de Cantilupe xiv s. viij d. To be distributed in alms to poor people yearly within the Parish of Studley, by the appointment of Peter Corbicon the Founder seven s. viij d. To poor people every Maunday Thursday by direction of the said Founder v s. seven d. And to poor people upon every Good Friday by the same appointment v s. So that the total value thereof being certified under CC li. per annum it was ranked amongst the lesser Houses, and suppressed by Act of Parliament in 27. H. 8. john Yardley the then Prior having an annuity 
x Ex Regist. de Pens. in Curia Augm.  of xv li. per annum assigned unto him by Patent in 28 H. 8. for his life.  
After which it continued not long in the Crown: for in 30 H. 8. Sir Edmund Knightley Sergeant 
y Esc. 36 H. 8.  at Law had a grant 
z Pat. 30 H. 8. p. 1.  of the site thereof, together with the manor of Studley thereto belonging, and some other lands, to hold in Capite by the tenth part of a knight's fee, paying viij li. xi s. two d. yearly into the Exchequer in the name of a Tenth. Which Sir Edmund departing 
a Esc. 36 H. 8.  this life ff 2. Sept. 34 H. 8. left the five daughters of his brother Richard Knightley of Upton in Com. Northampton esquire, his cousins and heirs 
b Esc. 36 H. 8. ; viz. Joane the wife of john Knotsford Sergeant at arms, Anne married to George Throkmortan Esquire, marry to Barth Hussey; with Susan and Frances then unmarried. Betwixt whom it came to be divided, as by the distinct parts which these sisters had therein doth appear 
c F. levat. T. Trin. 2 E. 6. F. levat. T. H●ll. 4 & 5. Ph. & M. Pat. 4 & 5. Ph. & M. p. 11. . Whereof the site of the Monastery fell to Knotsford, being possessed by his descendants at this day.  

Priores de Studley.  Electi per Conventum. 

Ex autog. penès .... cook's de P●●le.  Fromundus, temp. Regis Steph.  Electi per Conventum. 

Ex autog. penès S. Montfort a●.  Rogerus, temp. H. 3.  Electi per Conventum. 

〈◊〉. vol. 1. f. 16 b.  Frater joh. le Souche 10 julii 1338.  Electi per Conventum. 

●●n. f. 21. a.  joh. de Gorcote.  Electi per Conventum. 

●●n. f. 21. a.  joh. de Evesham Canon. 9 Jan. 1371.  Electi per Conventum. 

Pu●●. f. 93. b.  Rob. Wynby Canon. 27. Sept. 1431.  Electi per Conventum. 

Ex ●●t. MS. penès .... Hun● de ●●●dley.  Thomas Bedull temp. H. 6.  Electi per Conventum. 

C●●p. vol. 1. ●. 126. a.  D. Ric. wooed Canon. 8. Martii 1454.  Electi per Conventum. 

MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 11. a.  joh. Yardly 26 H. 8.    

Mapleborough.  
THis (with the greatest part of Studley) being possessed 
d Domesd. lib.  by Will. fill. Corbucionis in the conqueror's time, and of him held by one Goisfridus, did then contain only one hide besides the woods, of one furlong in length and as much in breadth, all valued at xv s. having been the inheritance of one Leviet before the Norman Invasion. But after this I do not find that it retained the name of a Village; for the next notice that I have taken thereof, is in 19 R. 2. where mention is made of it as a part of Stodley, Thomas Midlemore of Edgbaston being them certified 
e Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 63. & 66.  to hold two mess. 400. acres of land, 60. acres of Meadow, and xxviii s. Rent of Assize therein. Which lands in 10 H. 6. were found 
f Rot. in Scac. penès ●●m. R.  to be in the possession of john Midlemore of Edgbeston (before specified) esquire, and held by the fourth part of a knight's fee, being in the Record called the manor of Stodley, and to this day enjoyed by his posterity, lying contiguous to that large piece of waist called Mapleboroughgreen, which is the only place that now retaineth any thing of that ancient name, but was heretofore called the Hay-wood as may seem by the endorsement 
g Ex vet. ex●mpl. pepenès ... Hunt de Studley.  upon that deed of Peter the son of Will. Corbution of Studley to the Freeholders there, in 13 E. 2. confirming the grant of Peter his Ancestor, made in 2 joh. for Common of Pasture in that place, as in Studley I have observed.   

Skilts.  
THis was anciently a Grange belonging to the Priory of Studley and written Skyllus-grange; but the first mention I have found thereof is in a Petition 
h Ibid.  to the Bishop of Worcester temp. H. 6. by Thomas Atwode, right heir of blood (as he there styles himself) to Peter Corbicon the Founder of that Religious House; wherein he complains against Thomas Bedull the then Prior, for keeping a Paramour here; viz. Joane, wife to one john Greene, by the connivance of her husband; to which Joane he sundry times resorted in secular apparel, allowing her wheat, Malt, wool, and other things whereby the Monastery was much impoverished.  
It seems that upon Partition betwixt the heirs female of Knightley, to whom th' said Priory of Stodley came after its dissolution, as I have there observed, it fell to james Duffyld in right of Frances his wife, one of those coheirs; for in 3 E. 6. did William East and others, purchase 
i F. levat. T. Trin 3 E. 6.  it of the said James, together with a fift part of the manor of Stodley; and in 2 Eliz. sold 
k Pat. 2. Eliz. p. 9  it to Will, Sheldon esquire, by the name of two messages 600. acres of land, 60. acres of Meadow, 600. acres of Pasture, 120. acres of Wood, and 100 acres of Heath and furs; all which he imparkt for Deer, and the on South side thereof built a very beautiful House of brick, whereof his posterity (of whom I have spoke in Weston juxta Chiriton) are possessed at this day.   

Holt.  
THis being that which belonged to the knight's Templars, and after to the Hospitalars (here in Studley) was in 34 H. 8. past 
l Pat. 34 H. 8. p. 1.  out of the Crown to Sir Edmund Knightley Knight, but I find it not called by the name of Holt, till 4 E. 6. and then was it certified 
m Esc. 4 E. 6.  that Henry Rishton Esquire died seized thereof 14. Junii 3 E. 6. by the name of the manor or capital mess. called Holt, with the appurtenances in Stodelegh; and 2. mess. 300. acres of land, 50 acres of Meadow, 200. acres of Pasture, and 60. acres of Wood, and underwood to the same belonging, leaving john Rishton his son and heir than 18. years of age. From which John in 2. & 3. Ph. & M. it was 
n F. levat. T. Hill. 2 & 3. Ph. & M.  conveyed to Ralph Rishton gent. who the next ensuing year past 
o F. levat. T. Mich. 3 & 4. Ph. & M.  it to Sir john Southworth Knight.   

Padongre.  
THis was originally a member of that part of Stodley, which belonged to Corbicon, and came afterwards to Cantilupe: for in 6 E. 2. I find it certified, 
p Esc. 6 E. 2.  that Ric. fill. Ricardi held the sixteenth part of a knight's Fee here, of john de Hastings then deceased, which was valued at xiii s. iv d. but little else have I further seen thereof than what tends to the same effect.   

Coughton.  
FOllowing the stream of Arrow I come next to Coughton, which, containing within its Parish the Hamlets of Samburne and Wike, was in the Conq r●. time possessed by Turchill de Warwick, of whom one William then held it; and by the general Survey, wherein it is written Coctune, certified 
q Domesd. lib.  to contain three hides of land, having a Mill valued at xxxii d. as also one House in Warwick yielding viij d. per annum, at which time the Meadows here were estimated at ten acres, and the Woods at six furlongs in length, and four in breadth, wherein there was feeding for 50. Hog's: all which being valued at L s. had been the freehold of Untonius in Edward the Confessors days.  
That this was part of those lands belonging to the said Turchill, and which were disposed of to Henry de Neuburgh, the first Earl of Warwick after the Conquest, I am induced to believe from consideration of the tenure; forasmuch as it appeareth by sundry authorities to have been held of the succeeding Earls, as I shall have occasion to give instance by and by. From which Earl I suppose Peter de Stodley (sometimes written Peter Corbicon) had it: for it appears 
r Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp.  that upon his Foundation of the Priory at Stodley (in H. 1. or King Stephen's time) he gave the Church to that House: but it was not long after, ere that a certain family, who assumed their surname from hence, were possessors of it: Of which, Ranulph de Cocton is the first that I meet with: who held 
s Lib. rub. f. 100 a.  also a knight's Fee elsewhere of the Monks of Evesham in 12 H. 2. This Ranulph had issue 
t Regist. de Kenilw. p. 139. & 140.  Simon de Cocton, who towards the latter end of King John's reign was in that Rebellion with the Barons, and of the retinue to 
u Claus. 18 Joh. m. 5.  Walter de Beauchamp, for which his lands were seized; but upon his return to obedience he had restitution 
w Claus. 18 Joh. m. 5.  of them again. Which Simon gave to 
x Cart. 25 H. 3. m. 5. per Insp.  the Canons of Alcester, in this County, a certain place in his Woods here at Cocton, whereupon to erect a House for Hogs; as also one load of Wood for every week in the year.  
To him succeeded another Simon, who in 5 H. 3. confirmed 
y F. levat. Craft. Mich. 5 H. 3.  to the Canons of Studley their right in the advouson of this Church at Cocton: which Simon was a Knight 
z Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Insp. ; but having no issue male left his two daughters his heirs, cecily 
a Ex autog. penès R. Throkmorton Bar.  married to john de la Mare, and Joan 
b Ex autog. penès R. Throkmorton Bar.  to William de Spineto: whereby, it seems, that this Lordship came by partition to Spine; for I find that Roger de Spine son 
c Plac. de B. 17 E. 1.  to the said William and Joan, passed 
d Cart. 17 E. 1. n. 5.  away the inheritance of it to Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester in 17 E. 1. by the name of one mess. and three Carucates of land, but the Bishop kept it not long; for by his Deed 
e Gift. f. 375. b.  bearing date at Wydinton on the Feast day of S. Luke the Evangelist 21 E. 1. he granted and quit claimed all his right therein, by the name of the manor of Cocton, unto William son of William Spine and his heirs, which William, I suppose to have been a younger brother to the same Roger. By what right it was, that Simon son to Rob. de Bruylli came to have an interest here. I cannot directly tell; yet out of doubt it is that some title he had; and if I may guess thereat (for authority I have none) I should imagine, that he was descended from Cecilie the other coheir of Simon de Cocton before spoken of: but leaving this to further scrutiny, I proceed to what is apparent; viz. that the same Simon in 36 H. 3. held 
f Testa de Nevil.  half a knight's Fee in this place of the Earl of Warwick; and that about the 20 E. 1. he made a grant 
g Ex autog. penès praefat. Rob. ● Throkmort.  of this manor unto William de Luda Bishop of Ely: Howbeit I find that within a short time after (for the Deed bears date at Thorpe-Watervill in Northamptonshire the Wednsday next after the Feast of the Nativity of the blessed Virgin 26 E. 1.) Sir William Tuchet Knight 
h Ex autog. penès praefat. Rob. ● Throkmort.  released to the before specified William Spine and his heirs all his right in this manor, which formerly belonged to the above mentioned Simon de Bruly.  
To this William Spine (the second) succeeded another William, who in 9 E. 2. was certified 
i Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 13.  to hold the half knight's Fee in this place, before mentioned, of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and departed 
k Claus. 10 E. 2. m. 9  this life in 10 E. 2. leaving William his son 
l Ex autog. penès eund. R. T.  and heir: which William had divers notable employments in this County for a great part of Edward 3. reign. In 19 he was one of 
m Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 27.  the Commissioners appointed about the arraying of Archers for the French Wars. In 20, 22, 23, and 26 E. 3. for levying and collecting the Fifteenths and Tenths then 
n Rot. F. de iisd. an.  granted to the King in the Parliaments of those years. In 
o Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  29, 31, and 33. E. 3. for conservation of the Peace, and taking care that the Statute of Labourers should be duly put in execution; and bore 
p Ex autog. penès eund. R. T.  for his arms Sable a Cheveron Argent betwixt 3. Cressants Or. Which William left issue Guy de la Spine, who being a Knight 
q Claus. 11 R. 2. in d. m. 4.  in 11 R. 2. served as one of the Kts for this Shire in these several Parliaments of that King's time; viz. in that of 11. R. 2. held at Westminstet 
r Claus. 11 R. 2. in d. m. 4. ; in 12. at 
s Claus. 12 R. 2. in d. m. 14.  Cambridge; in 
t Claus. 14 R. 2. in d. m. 30.  14. and 15. 
u Claus. 15 R. 2. in d. m. 26.  at Westminster. In which 15. year he was constituted 
w Pat. 15 R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 6.  one of the Commissioners in this County for arraying of men; in 21. Eschaetor 
x Rot. F. 21 R. 2. m. 33.  for this County and Leicestershire, being at that time of the Earl of Warwick's retinue 
y Ex comp. Ball. Warw. Com. penès W. Pei●point ar. ; and in 22 R. 2. Receiver 
z Ex comp. etc. penès S. A. eq. aur.  general unto Thomas Holland D. of Surrey (who then had the Earldom of Warwick in his hands, as I have elsewhere showed.)  
In 1 H. 4. upon that great change, notwithstanding the relation that he had to the Duke of Surry, he was made Eschaetor 
a Rot. F. 1 H. 4. m. ult.  for Warwick and Leicestershires: So also the 
b Pat. 1 H. 4. p. 1. in d. m. 36.  same year, and in 
c Pat. 4 H. 4. p. 2. in. d. m. 9  4 H. 4. a Commissioner for arraying of men in this County; and left issue two daughters, his heirs; viz. 
b Ex autog. penès praefat. R. T. Bar.  Alice wedded unto William Tracy of Todington in Gloucestershire Esquire, and Alianore to John the son of Thomas Throkmorton Esquire, by which marriage this Lordship of Coughton coming to the line of Throkmorton, hath continued therein to this day.  


a Ex Reg. de Evesh. f. 31. a.  Will. de Cocton. 

Ranulphus de Cocton 12. H. 2. 

Simon de Cocton 1. Joh.- 
b F. levat. 1 Joh.  Sibilla. 

Sim. de Cocton miles 5. H. 3.- 
c Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Inspex.  Constantia filia Will. de Parco. 

Cecilia ux. Joh. de la Mare.  
johanna 8. E. 1.- Will. de Spineto 8. E. 1. 


d Plac. de ●. 17 E. 1.  Rog. de Spineto 17. E. 1.  
Will. de Spineto 21. E. 1. 


e Ex autog. penès praefat. R T  Nich. de Spineto 23. E. 3.  
Will. de Spineto 11. E. 2. 

Guido de la Spine miles 11. R. 2. 

Alicia una filiarum & cohaer. ux. Will. Tracy. 


f Ex autog. penès praefat. R T  joh. Tracy 27. H. 6.    
Alianora altera filiarum & cohaer.- joh. fill. Thomae Throkmorton obiit 23. H. 6. 


g Claus. 16 H. 6. m. 15.  joh. Throkmorton duxit Isab. fill. & haered● Edw. Brugges ar. 16. H. 6.  
Thomas Throkmorton ar. obiit 12. E. 4. 


h Manwa●ing q. 2.  Eliz. Abbatissa de Denny 10. H. 8.  

i Manwa●ing q. 2.  Willielmus utriusque juris Doctor 10. H. 8.  

k Manwa●ing q. 2.  Ric. 10. H. 8.  
Rob. Throkmorton mil. obiit in Itin. Hierosol. 11. H. 8.- 
l V●●it. Com. ●●w. 1619.  Cath. filia Will. Marrow Aldermanni Civ. Lond. 

Geo●gius Throkmorton miles obiit 1. M.- 
m Inscrip. 〈◊〉. apud Coughton.  Cath. filia Nich. Baronis Vaulx. 

Rob. Throkmorton miles duxit 
p Tash. q. 22.  Murielam fill. Tho. Bar. Berkley. 


x Lib. 4. cedu●.  Thomas Throkmorton plenae aet. 23. Eliz.- 
y Visc. Com. Warw. 1619.  Margar. fill. & haeres Will. Whorwood Attorn. gen. Regi H. 8. 

joh. Throkmorton obiit vivo patre.- Agnes filia Thomae Wilford de ...... in Com. Essex iae ar. 

Dorothea filia Franc. Fortescu eq. aur. ux. 1. Rob. Throkmorton Bar. obiit anno 1650.- Maria filia Franc. Smith de Wotton-wawen eq. aur. ux. 2.        

q Tash. q. 22.  Clemens Throkmorton de Haseley.  

r Tash. q. 22.  Kenelmus.  

s Tash. q. 22.  Antonius.  

t Tash. q. 22.  Nich. Throkmorton miles. 

Arth. Throkmorton de Paulers Pery in Com. Northampt. miles.    

u Tash. q. 22.  joh. Throkmorton justice. Cestr. 


A●nal. Eliz. per ●●mbden. 〈◊〉 en. 1584.  Franciscus Throkmorton attinctus temp. Reginae Eliz.      

n Hist. of H. 8. by the Lord Herb. p. 424.  Michael Throkmorton servus 
o Hist. of H. 8. by the Lord Herb. p. 424.  Reginaldo Poole Cardinali obiit 
Inscrip. Tum. apud. ●llenhall.  1. Nou. 5. & 6. Ph. & Mariae sepultus Mantuae. 


w Inscrip. Tum. apud. ●llenhall.  Franciscus.                           
Touching the antiquity of this family, whose original Seat was at Throkmorton in the Parish of Fladbury Com. Wigorn. of which place they first assumed their surname, much might be said, were it proper for this discourse; but foras much as I am by my proposed method to speak historically only of such as having been Lords of any particular manor in this County, had for the most part or sometimes at least there seats here; I must, in order thereto, begin with the before mentioned John, son of Thomas; from whom I have deduced this descent, whereunto are also added the lines of Cocton and Spine, of whose families I have already spoke.  
That the relation which Thomas Throkmorton had unto the Earls of Warwick, was not only the introduction of John his son to their service (whereof I shall speak by and by) but a principal help to his obtaining the daughter and coheir of Spine in marriage, is not improbable: For of him I find, that having been of the retinue 
e Ex Comp. Bal. Warw. Com. penès W. Pei●point ar.  to Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, in 20 R. 2. as also Eschaetor 
f Rot. F. 3 H. 4. m. 18.  for the County of Worcester in 3 H. 4. (in those days an Office of great account and trust) he was Constable 
g Ex Comp. Bal. Warw. Com. penès ... Savage de Elmel●y.  of Elmeley Castle in 6 H. 4. And of John, concerning whom I am now about to speak, that he was employed 
h Ex Comp. etc. penès eund. W. Peirpoint.  in the service of Earl Richard (his son) at Caen in Normandy in 5 H. 5. and, being brought up to the study of the laws, was afterwards of 
i Ex Comp. etc. penès eund. W. Peirpoint.  his counsel. In 4 H. 6. this John was a 
k Pat. 4 H. 6. p. 2. m. 8.  Comissioner, with sundry other persons of eminency, for proposing a Loan of money from the Ks. subjects in this Shire; and in 9 H. 
l Heyw. f. 25. b.  6. one of the general attorneys constituted by the said Earl for managing all his affairs during his abode beyond Sea; being the same year retained 
m Ex Comp. etc. p●nès S. A. eq. aur.  of his counsel for life, and an annuity 
n Ex Comp. etc. p●nès S. A. eq. aur.  of xx. marks per an. granted to him for that service. In 12 H. 6. he was constituted a Commissioner 
o Pat. 12 H. 6. p. 1. in d. m. 34.  for conservation of the peace in this County; and in 17 H. 6. one of the Executors 
p Rous f. 141.  to the before specified Earl; upon whose death, which happened the same year, he was joined in 
q Rot. F. 17 H. 6. m. 10.  authority with Richard Duke of York, Richard Earl of Salisbury, and sundry other persons of quality for the custody of all the Castles, Lordships, etc. belonging to the said Earl during the minority of Henry his son and heir.  
In 17 H. 7. I find him again in Commission 
r Pat. 17 H. 6. p. 1. in d. m. 36.  for the peace in this County: And having been one of the Chamberlains 
s Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 20  of the Exchequer to the said K. H. 6. for which respect he had the title 
t Ex autog. penès Edw. Ferrer ar.  of Under Treasurer of England; by his Testament 
u Luffnam q. 32.  bearing date at London 12. Apr. 23 H. 6. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish Church of S. john Baptist at Fladbury before mentioned; appointing that his Executors should provide a marble stone, of such largeness, that it might as well cover the graves of his father and mother as his own, with his wifes in case she should determine to be there buried; and of that his Testament constituting Rauf Boteler Lord Sudley, than Treasurer of England, his Overseer, departed this life the same year, as appears by the Probate thereof, leaving Alianore 
w Ibid.  his wife surviving, Thomas 
x Ibid.  his son & heir, and 
y  Ibid. John a younger son, from whom the Throkmortons of Gloucestershire are descended. Which Thomas & his said mother in 26 H. 6. gave 
z Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 20.  lands of six marks per annum value to the Monks of 
a Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 20.  Evesham for the maintenance of a Priest to sing divine service perpetually at the Altar of our Lady in their conventual Church at Evesham for the good estate of King Henry the 6. Q. Margaret his royal consort, and of them the said Alianore and Thomas during this life, and for the health of their souls after their departure hence: as also for the souls of the said King's father and grandfather late Kings of England, of Katherine late Queen of England, and for the soul, of john Throkmorton before specified, Thomas his father and Anne his mother, with their Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased.  
Which King also, in consideration of the good service performed by the said john Throkmorton deceased, to himself, and to Henry the fourth and fift, his father and grandfather, late Kings of England, in the Office of Chamberlain of the Exchequer, gave 
a Pat. 26 H. 6. p. 2. m. 20.  further licence to them the said Thomas and Alianore, that they or either of them, or the heirs of the longer liver of them might found a chantry of one Priest to sing divine service every day during the wo●ld at the Altar of the B. Virgin in the Parish-Church of Fladbury before specified, for the good estate of him the said King, and of all those above mentioned, and to endow the same with lands to the value of x li. per annum. Till the time of the said Thomas Throkmorton it seems that this family was not wholly possessed of Coughton; but then did john Tracy, son and heir of Alice the other daughter and coheir of Sir Guy Spine, by his Deed 
b Ex autog. penès praefat R. Throkmorton B. , bearing date 29. Maii 27 H. 6. grant unto him the said Thomas and his heirs that moitye thereof by inheritance belonging to him. Of which Thomas, all that I have seen further memorable is, that in 
c Rot. F. 5. H. 5. m. 7.  5 E. 4. he underwent the Office of Shiriff for this County and Leicestershire; and that he departed 
d Esc. 12 E. 4. n. 33.  this life in 12 E. 4. leaving Robert his son and heir xxi. years of age, whom I find a Justice of Peace in this County from 2 R. 3. till towards his death, as by the renewing 
e Pat. de iisd. an. in dorso.  of those Comissions at several times appeareth.  
In 2 H. 7. this Robert made 
f Inq. super depop. 9 H. 8.  the Park here at Coughton, enclosing 
g Inq. super depop. 3 E. 6.  therewith a certain Common ground called Wike-wood; whereunto he afterwards added 
h Inq. super depop. 3 E. 6.  Samburn-heath, and Spiney's-Leys, lying within the said Lordship of Samburne: and the same year was a Commander in 
i Polyd. Virg. hist. Angl. p. 573. n. 40.  the King's Army at the battle of Stoke. In 
k Pat. de iis●. an. in d.  5, 6, 15, 17, 21, and 23 H. 7. he was in Commission for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. In 
l Pat. 6 H. 7. in d. m. 5.  6 H. 7. for arraying of men, against the preparation made by Charles the eight King of France then threatening England with an Invasion. In 10 H. 7. he received summons 
m Claus. 10 H. 7. , with divers other persons of quality to appear before the King in person upon the Feast day of All Saints the same year, to receive the Order of Knighthood, upon advancement of Henry the King's second son to the dukedom of York, and creating him Knight of the Bath; in honour whereof these were to be made Knights of that Order: yet do not I find by any commission, that he had the title of Knight attributed to him till 
n Pat 17 H. 7. p. 2. in d. m. 4.  17 H. 7. That he was a man of singular piety, the sundry bequests contained in his Testament 
o Manwaring. q. 2.  do sufficiently manifest; and of no less devotion, as may seem by his Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which in 10 H. 8. (having settled his estate) he undertook; but died 
p Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 167.  beyond Sea in that journey. By which Testament, bearing date on the Feast day of S. Philip and jacob, anno 1518. (10 H. 8.) he bequeathed his body to be buried in the Parish Church here at Coughton, under the tomb in the midst of the Church, in case he should die within this Realm; appointing that not above vi li. xiii s. iv d. should be spent at his said burial and month's mind, and that to be given to Priests celebrating thereat; nor any entertainment in meat and drink for other, than such Priests and Clerks, with poor people that lived by alms.  
And further directed, that forthwith after his burial there should be said for his soul in the Monasteries of Studley and Evesham xxx. Masses of jesus, every Priest saying such mass to have iv d. for his labour. And moreover willed, that the East window of the chancel at Coughton should be glazed at the charge of his Executors, with the story of the Dome; as al●o that xx s. should be given to the glazing of the East window of the North I'll there, with the representation of the seven Sacraments; and as much for the East window of the South I'll, that to be of the seven works of Mercy. He also willed that the Image of our Lady should be set on the North side, at the end of the Altar in the said South Ile: and the Image of the angel Gabrael on the same side of the I'll, at the pillar between the I'll and the chancel, with a Roll in his hand of greeting, looking towards our Lady: And at the South end of the said Altar, the Image of S. Raphael painted and gilded: And that in the North I'll, at the North end of the Altar, the Image of the Trinity to be placed, and at the South end the Image of S. Michael; all which Images to be richly painted and gilded.  
And besides this, he further willed, that certain lands, to the than value of xuj li. per annum, purchased by him of sundry persons there named, should be put into the hands of Feoffees, to the use of a Priest to sing perpetually in the North I'll of Coughton Church, for his soul and the souls of his Ancestors; and that thenceforth the said isle should be called the Trinity chapel, and the Priest the Trinity Priest; which Priest also to teach a Grammar School freely for all his Tenants Children, and to have yearly thereof viij li. and his Chamber; but the residue of the said xuj li. to be paid monthly to five poor men dwelling in the Almeshouse here in Coughton; viz. every one seven d. a week and his Hou●-room for ever; the residue viz. viij s. viij d. to go to the reparation of the Almeshouse. And that the said Priest should every Sunday say a mass of the Trinity, Wednsday mass of Requiem, and Friday mass of jesus, in case he were disposed; and once in the week Dirige for his soul and all Christian souls, except the days before rehearsed fell upon double festivals. Which poor men, so to be placed in the said Almeshouse, to be chosen out of those that had been his Tenants, or serving men at the discretion of his son and heir, and heirs successively. Advertising his son and heir, that if he should so amortize this land for those uses, it would be a meritorious deed, and for which he should have God's blessing and his; and adjuring that none should break this his Will under pain of the Churches Curse. Whereunto, when he was upon his Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (as I have said) he added, that Anthony his son should have his best ambling Horse to offer at S. Thomas hospital in Rome for a mortuary, his son Michael his next best Horse: and that his goods, which he had sent before to Florence, should be divided betwixt the said Anthony and Michael. Which Will was dated 10. Aug. anno 1518. and proved 9 Nou. anno 1520.  
To this Sir Robert succeeded George his son and heir, who being a Knight 
q Ex Reg. Gildae de Knoll penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 194. a.  in 17 H. 8. was one of those that attended 
r M S in Offic. Arm● [M. 7.] f. 75. b.  in Court at that solemn Coronation of Queen Anne in 25 H. 8. and in 18. and 35 H. 8. executed the office 
s Rot. P. de ●sd. an.  of Shiriff for this County and Leicestershire. This Sir George built that stately Castle-like Gatehouse of freestone, here at Coughton, intending (as it should seem) to have made the rest of his House suitable thereto: and having erected a fair Monument for himself, and the Lady Catherine his wife standing towards the North-side of the chancel, as I shall show by and by, bequeathing 
t Tash. q. 22.  his body to be buried under the same, departed this life in 1. Mariae, as may seem by the Probate 
u Tash. q. 22.  of his Testament, leaving issue a fair offspring. Of which I find that Robert the eldest was Shiriff 
w Rot. P. 1. M.  of this County and Leicestershire in 1. M. being then a Knight. That Clement the third son, was of Haseley in this County (of whom and his descendants I have there spoke.) That Nicholas, the fourth, was a Knight, and in 1 Eliz. employed as ambassador 
x Annal. per Eliz. Cambd. p. 30.  to Francis the second King of France, and Mary Queen of Scots his consort, to expostulate the matter with them for assuming the arms of England in their quarterings: and afterwards scil. in anno 1567. 9 Eliz. into 
y Ib. p. 116.  Scotland, at which time the said Queen was most barbarously kept in prison by her rebellious subjects, where and when they extorted a resignation of the regal power from her, unto which he having persuaded her to subscribe, signified to Queen Eliz. that it was of no validity, forasmuch as she had been constrained thereto by the terror of a base imprisonment.  
His other negotiations I shall not stand to particularise, referring my Reader to Mr Cambden's Annals 
z Ib. p. 192.  of Queen Eliz. reign, Anno scil. 1570. where he speaks of his death; and unto Stow's Survey 
a p. 149.  of London for his Epitaph on a fair Monument of Alabaster, wherein his statue in armour is cut, situate on the south side of the chancel in St Catherine Creechurch near Algate, within that City. But touching the other sons of the said Sir George I find not much memorable, except it be of Sir John his seventh son, Knighted 
* MS. in Offic. Arm. [M. 18.]  by Queen Eliz. in the first year of her reign, whose Epitaph upon his Monument in the chancel here at Coughton doth sufficiently declare his eminency and worth. Which Sir John had issue Francis, attainted 
b Annal. Eliz. per Cambd. p. 376. & 382.  in 26 Eliz. for Treason laid to his charge, as having conspired, God knows what, in behalf of the Queen of Scots. To the before specified Sir Robert (eldest son of Sir George) succeeded Thomas, and to him John; and to him Sir Robert Throkmorton Baronet, erected to that dignity by Letters Patent bearing date at Nottingham 1. Sept. 19 Caroli; and to him Sir Francis now living: whose several marriages the pedigree before inserted showeth.  

The Epitaph upon Sir Robert Throkmorton's Monument, represented at the bottom of pag 562.  
Here lieth buried Sir Robert Throkmorton Knight, son ad heir of Sir George Throkmorton Knight; which Sir Robert was twice wedded in the fear of God; first to Merell Barkley one of the daughters of the Lord Barkley, and did beget on her body 3. sons and 4. daughters; second to the Lady Elizabeth Hungerford, sometime wife of the Lord Hungerford, and one of the daughters of the Lord Hussie, by whom he did beget two sons and five daughters: who departed this life for happier estate the day of Anno Domini 15 ....   

On the other side of this Monument are these verses.  
Conditur hoc tumulo generosae gloria plebis,  
Luget ut amissum patria chara patrem  
Nam plebs patronum clari sensere parentem:  
Fautor erat miseris pauperibusque pius:  
Religiosus amans observantissimus aequi,  
Sincerus cultor principis atque Dei.  
Armatum sensere hostes, sensere togatum,  
Pacificum cives, clarus utroque fuit.  
Auxerunt famam neptes, clarique nepotes  
Undique multiplici prole beatus erat.  
Erudienda bonos virtutis semina liquet  
In cinerem rediit qui fuit ante cinis  
Vita dedit mortem letam, mors ultima vita  
Vita fugax obiit, vita perennis adest,  
Magne Roberte vale divae virtutis alumnae,  
Namque tenes superas, non rediture, domos.   

Circumscribed on the freeze of this Monument.  
O miser respice finem qualis sum in brevi eris; vigila ergo quia nescis diem neque horam.   

Upon a plate of brass fixed on the North wall of the chancel, is this Inscription.  
Of your charity pray for the soul of dame Elizabeth Throkmerton the last abbess of deny, and Aunt to Sir George Throkmerton Knight, who deceased the xiii day of january in the year of our Lord God a. MCCCCCxlvii, who lieth here tumilate in this tomb & on whoze soul and all Christian souls jesus have mercy. Amen, 
Vivit post funera virtus.   
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & Conventus de Stodley. 

Wolst. vol. 1. f. 12. a.  joh. Grenhull Pbr. 29. Maii 1339.  Prior & Conventus de Stodley. 

Wak. f. 11. a.  joh. de Somburne Pbr. 23. Apr. 1378.  Prior & Conventus de Stodley. 

S. Germ. f. 257. b.  Thomas de Balle Cap. 1. Oct. 1434.  Prior & Conventus de Stodley. 

Bourch. f. 77. a.  Rob. Cowper Cap. 20. Sept. 1440.  Prior & Conventus de Stodley. 

Carp. vol. 2. f. 18. b.  D. Hugo Lynesay Pbr. ult. Apr. 1471.  D. Henr. 8. Rex Angliae. 
D. Henr. Shelmerdyne Cler. 23. Apr. 1541. 
Bell f. 18. b.   Thomas Throkmorton generosus. 
Thomas Ireland Cler. 6. Apr. 1593. 
Bul. f. 63. a.   Ric. Berkley de Lancombe in Com. Gloucest. ar. & Will. Norwood de Lech-Hampton in dicto Com. ar. 
Leonardus Digby Cler. 10. Dec. 1624., 
Ib. f. 108. b.    
The arms which were lately standing in the windows, being only such as had been set up at the new glazing of them, in Sir George Throkmorton's time, I have purposely omitted, in regard they were no other than such as be in the windows of the Mannour-house, whereof I have taken notice.    

Samburne.  
OF this place, having its original denomination from that little Sandy brook nigh unto which it stands, I find very ancient mention, viz. in anno DCCXIV. it being then (inter alia) given 
g Monast. Anglic. p. 146.  to the Monastery of Evesham by Egwin Bishop of Worcester upon the Foundation thereof; and in the Conquerors Survey 
h Domesd. lib.  certified to be parcel of the lands belonging to that Monastery; at which time it contained three hides valued at xxx s. the woods extending to one mile in length and half a mile in breadth. The Monks of which House, claiming 
i Rot. de Quo W.  a Court-Leet here, with other privileges in 13 E. 1. by Prescription, which were allowed, continued owners thereof till the dissolution of that Monastery: After which King H. 8. by his Letters Patent bearing date 10. Dec. in 32. of his reign, sold 
k Pat. 3●. H. 8. p. 8.  it by the name of the manor of Samburne to Robert Throkmorton esquire, and his heirs: by whom, with Coughton beforementioned, it is possessed at this day.   

Wike.  
THis was originally a member of Coughton, for aught I could ever discern: But the most ancient mention I find 
l Cart. 1 E. 3. n. 3. per Inspex.  of it is in H. 3. time; where it appeareth that Constance the daughter of Will. de Parco had lands therein, given with her by her father in Frank marriage unto Simon de Cocton. After which, scil. in 6 H. 3. there was a 
m Penès; Camer. Scac.  Fine levied of half a hide of land here, betwixt Robert de Verdun plaintiff, and the said Simon and Constance Deforc. But all that I have else seen of this place, is, that in 32 E. 3. Will. de Peto released 
n Plac. coram R. Term. Hill. 32 E. 3.  to Nich. de Lichfield clerk, and his heirs, all his right therein, where it is called the manor of Wike, lying in the town and fee of Cokton: Howbeit, there are few at this day that know where it lies, it being totally depopulated and included within Coughton park.   

Spernall.  
PAssing to the other side of Arrow, I come next to Spernall, anciently written Spernoure. This in the conqueror's time being in the possession of 
o Domesd. 〈◊〉.  William Buenvasleth, and held of him by one Hugh, was then rated at two hides, having a Mill of 4 s. besides 7. sticks of Ecles: all which, with the extent of the woods, containing three furlongs in length and one in breadth, was valued at xl s. I am of opinion that this, with the rest of those lands which the said William Buenvasleth had in Warwickshire, came by some agreement to Henry de Newburgh the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line; for plain it is, that the ancient Earls of that stock, were Lords of it; and that the Durvassals had a grant 
p Esc. 2 E. ●. ●. 45.  thereof from one of them, to hold in Sergeanty; viz. by the service of giving attendance upon the Earl and his heirs, at the Castle of Warwick, or at their Mannour-houses of Claverdon, Tanworth, and Sutton, at which of them he or they should happen to reside, upon Christmass-day, Easter-day, and Whitsun-day, then and there to perform the service of Chief Butler at those times, and receive a certain fee for the same.  


Ex ipsis autog. penes R. Throkmorton Bar.  Will. Durvassall. 

Joh. Durvassall miles 26. H. 3. 

Will. Durvassall duxit Agnetem fill. Walteri de Cherlecote.  
Rog. Durvassall miles 29 H. 3. 

Philippus Durvassall.- Felicia filia Thomae de Camvile domini de Arrow. 

Thomas Durvassall 7 E. 1.- Margeria relicta 2 E. 3. 

joh. Durvassall 4 E. 3.- Sibilla relicta 23 E. 3. 

Nich. Durvassall fill. & haeres obiit s. prole.- Roesia relicta 36 E. 3.  
Will. Durvassall 49 E. 3. 

Margareta filia & cohaeres.- ....... 

johanna filia & haeraes uxor Henrici Beaumond.    
jocosa      
Girardus 14 E. 1.  
Thomas 14 E. 1.    
Philippus Durvassall.      
Eva primò nupta Rob. de Ewenlode postea Rob. de Bagindene.      
Odo Durvassall.   
The first of which family that I have met with from any good authority, is William Durvassall, whose antiquity is no less 
q Ex autog. penès Rob. Throkmorton B.  than H. 2. time (as I guess) for I find that john Durvassall his son and successor, had great employment in this County from 11 H. 3. sometimes as a Justice 
r Pat. ab an. 11. usque ●2 H. 3. in dorso.  of Assize, and sometimes of 
s Claus. ab an. 13. usque ●9 H. 3. in dorso.  Gaol-delivery: and that in 16 H. 3. he was constituted 
t Pat. 18 H. 3. in dorso.  one of the Commissioners for assessing and collecting from the Inhabitants of this Shire, the fourtieth part of all their movable goods for the King's service: In 
u Rot. F. 19 H. 3. m. 5.  19 H. 3. a Commissioner with john de Lodbroc, for assessing a Tallage upon all the Kings demesn lands in this County, excepting Burroughs, Towns, and Cities. 
w Claus. 25 H. 3. in d.  In 25 H. 3. associated with the Shiriff and some eminent persons, to see what defects were in the King's Castles within this Shire: and in 
x Claus. 26 H. 3. p. 2. in dorso.  26 H. 3. assisted the said Shiriff and others, in the executing a Commission for assessing and imposing the quantity and quality of arms upon the Inhabitants thereof; as also for conservation of the peace: About which time likewise I find 
y Ex autog. penès praefat. Rob. Throkmorton.  that he was a Knight, and Steward to Thomas Earl of Warwick: as also a benefactor to the Monastery of Wotton-Wawen, by granting 
z Ex autog. penès Praeposit. & Scholar. Coll. Reg. Cantab.  thereto certain lands lying in Bulkeley near Henly in Arden.  
To which John succeeded Sir Roger Durvassall Knight, and to him Philip, who had issue Thomas (as the descent showeth) which Thomas was 
a Claus. 4 E. 2. m. 4.  one of the Coroners in this County about the beginning of E. 2. time. But there is little else memorable, that I have seen, relating to this family, the issue male whereof extinguished about the later end of E. 3. time; and therefore to make a perfect discovery how the succession of this manor passed through the female branches, is beyond my skill, forasmuch as I find some contradiction in the several Records relating thereto; some of them making good the descent as it is here drawn; and others showing 
b Claus. 5 H. 4. m. 8.  that one William Spernore, who died about the fift year of King Henry the 4. was seized thereof as Tenant for term of life, the reversion pertaining to Walter Holt, as son and heir of Alianore, daughter of Nicholas Durvassall. Nor what this William Spernore was, do I yet know; for he is written also Will. Durvassall dominus de Spernore: but he was a man of some note in that time: for in 5 R. 2. he served 
c Claus. 5 R. 2. in d. m. 5.  as one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster, so 
d Claus. 7 R. 2. in d. m. 1.  also in 7 R. 2. in the Parliament held at Salisbury. In 
e Pat. 8 R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 30.  8 R. 2. he was one of the Commissioners of Array in this County. And in 18. 
f Claus. 18 R. 2. in d. m. 6.  again one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament held at Westminster.  
But leaving his parentage thus uncertain, I shall descend to the next possessor of this manor; viz. Walter 
g Rot. F. 3 H. 4. m. 17.  Holt before specified, then in minority (and son 
h Ex autog. penès praef. R. Throkmorton.  to john Holt of Yardley) who accomplishing his full age in 5 H. 4. had livery thereof; and shortly after enfeoft john Reve Vicar of Coughton thereof; who departing this life before the estate was passed out of him, Thomas Reve his brother became entitled thereto as his heir: which Thomas quitted all his right therein unto William Wybbe esquire, and his heirs, as by his Deed bearing date the Wednsday next after Easter 7 H. 6. appeareth. But it was not long after this, that john Throkmorton esquire (of whom I have spoke in Coughton) having an affection thereto, in respect of its vicinity to him, obtained it by purchase; viz. the one moiety 
i Ibid. F. levat. xv. Pasch. 19 H. 6.  from Henry Beaumond and Joan his wife (which Joan was grandchild and one of the coheirs to William Durvassall (as the descent showeth) and the other 
k F. levat. xv. J. Bapt. 21 H. 6.  from William Vernon and Margaret his wife in 21 H. 6. it being of her inheritance 
l F. levat. xv. Mich. 22 H. 6. , though whose daughter I cannot directly affirm. Since which time it hath been possessed by the descendants of the said john Throkmorton, and continues theirs to this day.  
Of the Church, anciently but a chapel 
m Brian. vol. 2. f. 16. a.  unto Coughton, I find 
n Brian. vol. 2. f. 16. a. , that Henry Bishop of Worcester, temp. R. 1. appointed that the Canons of Studley, as in the right of their Church of Coughton, should have the burial of all such the Inhabitants here, as were not of a free condition; and that shortly after that Ordination so made, the most part of them, being Tenants by bond-service, died of a violent Pestilence; in respect whereof, the Lords of those lands were necessitated to dispose of them to others, not of the like quality: whereupon in process of time there grew controversy betwixt the nuns of Cokehull, and the same Canons of Studley touching the said right of sepulture, by reason that those Nuns had obtained 
p F. levat. Craft. Mart. 11 H. 3.  the advouson of this chapel from those Canons in 11 H. 3. But about the 30 E. 3. Reginald Bryan then Bishop of Worcester composed the difference, ordering 
q Brian, ut supra.  that the Canons of Studley in right of their Church of Coughton, should have the burial only of such whose residence then was or should be upon that land formerly so held in villainage, and the Nuns of Cokehull of the rest.  
In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. upon the valuation of the Churches then made, it was certified 
r MS. in Scac. , that the portion which the Canons of Studley had at that time out of this Church, amounted unto xxv s. and that of the Nuns of Cokehull xx s. But after this, viz. in 38 E. 3. I find 
s Witlesey f. 7. b.  that William Witlesey Bishop of Worcester settled the matter of Tithes here, betwixt those Nuns and the Parson of this Church, as by his Instrument appeareth: and that in 26 H. 8. the Rectory was valued 
t MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. b.  at 4 li. the Synodals and Procurations then amounting to two s.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Gi●f. f. 35. a.  Will. de Burmingham Cap. Id. Aug. 1270.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 471. a.  Gerardus Durvassall Accol. 2. Cal. junii 1300.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Wolst. vol. 1. f. 18. a.  joh. de Grenhulle Pbr. 18. Julii 1339.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 93. b.  Nich. at Sale Pbr. 3. Dec. 1345.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Wit. f. 26. b.  D. Rob. flower 22. Nou. 1368.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Tid. f. 50. a.  Thomas Muttolow Cap. 23. Apr. 1399.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Pev. f. 56. a.  Ric. Bacalar 20. Aug. 1413.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 57 a.  Ric. Fernynghale 6. Oct. 1413.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 67. b.  D. Will. Pyriton Cap. 27. Aug. 1414.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Morg. vol. 2. f. 12. a.  D. joh. Fitz. 15. Maii 1420.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Pult. f. 18. b.  D. joh. Corbyn Pbr. 18. Maii 1427.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 153. a.  Thomas Balle Cap. 15. Sept. 1430.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 123. a.  D. Thomas Evesham. Cap. 16. Febr. 1431.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

S. Germ. f. 24 ●. b.  D. Ric. Hawkslow Cap. 10. Febr. 1433.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 257. b.  D. Thomas Flecham Cap. 27. Apr. 1435.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 47. b.  D. joh. Wok Cap. 8. Febr. 1446.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 142. a.  D. Christoph, de Wyhurst 26. Apr. 1457.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Ib. f. 148 b.  D. Thomas Persons Cap. 8. Nou. 1458.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Alc. f. 90. a.  D. Oliverus Rigby Cap. 12. Julii 1481.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehull. 

Carp. vol. 2. f. 152. b.  D. Henr. Wheler Cap. 19 Dec. 1485.  Tho. Knotsford gen. virtute concess. Joh. Trussell de Billefley ar. 
Rob. Cleyfild Diac. 20. Dec. 1561. 
Heath. f. 3 b.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Thomas Penford Cler. 23. Martii 1562. 
Ib. f. 36. a   Will. Tirrie de Coughton, virtute concess. Cath. relictae Nich. Fortescu, etc. 
Thomas Philip's ult. Sept. 1575. 
Bull. f. ●2.   Georgius parson's Yeoman, virtute concess. Will. Fortescu ar. 
Humfr. Style Cler. 12. Apr. 1578. 
Ib. f. 14. b.   Nich. Fortescu de Cokehull. ar. 
Sam. clerk Cler. 21. Julii 1607. 
Ib. f. 84. a.   Nich. Fortescu de Cokehull. ar. 
Edw. jews Cler. 7. Julii 1611. 
Ib. f. 90. b.    

In the windows of the Church these arms.  The old Earls of Warwick. 
Cheque Or, and Azure a Cheveron Ermine.  Throkmorton. 
Gules, upon a Cheveron Arg. 5. bars gemels sable.   
empaling  
Spine. 
Sable a Cheveron Arg. betwixt 3. Cressants Or.   

On a marble in the body of the Church is this Epitaph.  
Hic jacet Willielmus Parsons vir quondam magne honestatis, qui obiit anno Domini MCCCCixxxii, xxviii. mensis Decembris; & Johanna uxor e●us, quorum animabus miserea●ur Deus Amen.    

Morton-Bagot.  
THis in King Edw. the Confessor's days, being part of the possessions belonging to Waga, of whom in Wotton-Wawen I shall speak, came with it also to Rob. de Stadford by the Conqueror's gift; and by the general Survey 
u Domesd. lib.  then taken was certified to contain one hide, valued at xl s. and held by Herveus his undertenant. But in H. 2. time Rob. fill. Odonis was owner 
w Reg. de Kenil. penès E. Greswoul●  of it, who had three daughters and heirs, whereof Margery the youngest, marrying 
x Ibid.  to William Bagod, brought part thereof to him: which continuing to his posterity for some descents, and they residing here, gave occasion that it had the addition of Bagot usually put thereto, for distinction from the several other morton's in this County; the other copartners with Bagod in this place, being Trussell and de Mora, descended from the said Rob. fill. Odonis by his other daughters, as in Loxley is manifested. Of which, William Trussell in 36 H. 3. was jointly 
y Testa de N.  certified to hold half a knight's Fee here, with Robert Bagot, of the Lord Stafford; for it was a member 
z Lib. rub. f. 157. a.  of that Honour. But that which Robert de Mora had in this place, with the advouson of the Church (which fell to his share) he granted 
a Ex autog. penès Will. Vicecom. Stafford.  to the Canons of Kenilworth about 38 H. 3. together with all this interest in Locksle and Westcote; to be held of him the said Peter and his heirs, paying vi d. yearly to the Church of Locksle at the Feast of S. Michael, towards the maintenance of a lamp there.  
I am of opinion that William Bagot, Shiriff 
b Rot. P. de iisd. an.  of this County and Leicestershire in 44, and 45 H. 3. and afterwards from 
c Rot. P. de iisd. an.  47. to 56 H. 3. (for the greatest part of those years) was son to the before specified Robert Bagod, and had his residence here at Morton. Which William was certainly a person of singular fidelity to the Crown, otherwise so great a trust would not have been committed to him in those turbulent times: wherein his diligence appeared to be such, as that the King, by his special Precept 
d Claus. 50 E. 3. m. 1.  bearing date at Kenilworth 25. Sept. in 50. of his reign, required the Barons of his Exchequer, that he should receive no prejudice for not making his account at Michaelmas shortly ensuing, forasmuch as he was then in attendance upon his person there, that being the time when the Castle underwent a six months' siege, as I have elsewhere showed. To whom also the King about the same time granted 
e Ib. m. 9 ●  the custody of all the Castles, lands, and tenements of Robert de Ferrer (Earl of Derby) then in Rebellion; signifying his royal pleasure to all the Tenants of those lands, that they should be answerable to him concerning them, accordingly. Neither was he in less reputation with Edw. 1. as it seems; for in the second year of that King's reign, he had Commission 
f Claus. 2 E. 1. in d. m. 9 , with William de Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick, Roger de Clifford and others, to go unto the Ford of Montgomery in Wales, the month after Easter, and there to hear and reform such things as were amiss, contrary to the Articles of Peace betwixt the said King and Lewelin Prince of Wales.  
This William Bagot, being also of 
g Ex autog. penès T. Coningsby 〈◊〉  Hide in Staffordshire, bore 
h Ex autog. penès Sim. A. eq. aur.  for his arms Arg. two Cheverons' azure, and had issue William, Robert, and Hervey. Of these, William was a Knight 
i ●●ot. in Banco T. Trin. 24 E. 1. rot. 1. F. levat. Oct. Tr. 24 E. 1.  and in 24 E. 1. in consideration of an hundred and thirty marks sterling, sold 
k ●●rot. in Banco T. Trin. 24 E. 1. rot. 1. F. levat. Oct. Tr. 24 E. 1.  this manor to Roger de Coningesby and Joane his wife and their heirs; Will. his father then (styling himself quondam Dominus de la Hide juxta Stafford) confirming 
l ●●rot. in Banco T. Trin. 24 E. 1. rot. 1. F. levat. Oct. Tr. 24 E. 1.  the grant: and so also H●rvie Bagot brother to the said Will. the younger. Which Roger Coningesby being thus possessed thereof, in 32 E. 1. obtained a 
m Cart. 32 ●. 1. n. 70.  Charter of Free-warren to himself and his heirs throughout all his demesn lands here: and having a special relation to Sir Philip Marmion of Tamworth Castle in this County, was the Executor of his Testament 
n Ex autog. penès ●●nd. S. A. ; whereby it appears that he had a grant from the Monks of Merevale, (to whom the said Sir Philip had been a Benefactor) that himself and his heirs might present a fit Clerk for the increase of their Covent, to be shorn a Monk, in that abbey, there to celebrate divine service for the soul of the said Sir Philip perpetually: and after the decease of that Monk● to present others successively to the world's end. Which Roger, observing the affection of those Monks so freely showed therein, out of his abundant gratitude and pious inclination, 
o Ibid.  gave them towards the ornament of their Church, all the Vestments that belonged to the chapel of the before specified Sir Philip Marmion: and left issue john Coningsby his son and heir. Which John in 17 E. 2. was certified 
p Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  in the list of those Esquiers and other men at arms of this County, whose names were then returned into the Chancery; and bearing 
q Ex autog. penès W. ●●rton ar.  for his arms Gules 3. Coneys Argent, was 

Rogerus de Coningesby 24 E. 1.- Johanna. 

joh. de Coningsby obiit 39 E. 3. 

Alicia ux. Joh. de Lee. 

Will. de Lee. 

Alicia filia & haeres, prim● nupta Thomae Stokes, secundò Ri●c. Archer ar. obiit s. prole.      
Will. Coningsby obiit s. p. sepultus apud Fratres Carmelitas Calesiae.    
Will. Coningsby sepultus apud Fratres .... Bristol.- Benedicta filia Ingeranni Frene. 

Thomas Coningsby.- Theophania filia joh. Almayn. 

Guido.  
joh. Coningsby- Alicia filia Thomae Stones. 

Thomas Coningsby. 

Thomas Coningsby 1 E. 4.          
Thomas. 
Ex ipsis autogr. penès T. Coningsby de Morton-Bagot gen.      in 18 E. 3. one 
r Pat. 18 E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 26.  of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster, and in 31 E. 3. a Commissioner 
s Pat. 31 E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 20.  for putting the Statute of Labourers in execution throughout this County. But in 39 E. 3. he departed 
t Ex autog. penès praef. T. C.  this life, leaving William his son 
u Ex autog. penès praef. T. C.  and heir, and Alice a daughter, married 
w Ex autog. penès praef. T. C.  to john de Lee. Which William being a Knight 
x Ex autog. penès praef. T. C.  before his death, died 
y Ex autog. penès praef. T. C.  without issue, and was buried 
z Ex autog. penès praef. T. C.  in the White friars at Caleis. Whereupon Alice his sister became his heir, and possessed this manor, leaving it to William de Lee her son and heir; from whom it descended to Alice his daughter and heir, first, the wife of Thomas Stokes, and afterwards of Richard Archer esquire. But dying without any issue, the inheritance thereof resorted to Thomas Coningsby, great grandchild unto Thomas, son of William, second son of Roger de Coningsby and Joan, the first purchasers before specified, as next heirs at Law to the said Alice. From which Thomas Coningsby doth Thomas, now of this place, derive his descent.  
How it comes to pass I know not, but the Trussells of Billesley have been reputed Lords of this manor for a long time, and had also an interest in the advouson of the Church, as by some Records 
a F. levat. mens. Pasch. 6 R. 2.  and other authorities appeareth.  
The Church (dedicated to the Holy Trinity) was granted to the Canons of Kenilworth by Peter de Mora about 38 H. 3. and presented to, by them only, for many ages: and in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
b M S. in Scac.  at vi. marks and a half; but in 26 
c MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  H. 8. at vi li. the synodals then issuing out of it, being xii d. per annum: yet was it never appropriated to those Canons, that I could discern; Neither have I seen how the Trussells came to the patronage thereof.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episcopus. 
Henr. de Lichfeld Cler. Cal. nou. 1292. 
Giff. f. 368. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 
Will. de Hanley Cap .. 1293. 
Ib. f. 370. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 
Rog. de Haukebiri Diac. 3. Non. junii 1299. 
Ib. f. 445. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Maid. f. 37. b.  Magr. Will. de Mees Accol. Non. nou. 1315.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Cob. f. 20. a.  D. joh. de Campeden Pbr. Cal. Maii 1320.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Wolst. vol. 1. f. 18. a.  Thomas Pal. Pbr. 20. Julii 1339.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 

Br. f. 26. b.  Rad. de Ullenhale 11. Apr. 1359.  Will. Trussell de Cublesdon miles. 

S. Germ. f. 112. b.  Henr. de Copenhal Pbr. 15. Jan. 1361.  Aluredus Trussell miles. 

Pev. f. 59 a.  D. Rob. Ayleston 8. Nou. 1413.  Will. Trussell ar. dominus de Morton-Bagot. 

Pult. f. 33. b  Thomas Gale Cap. 21. Dec. 1427.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Ib. f. 70. a.  Ric. Bate Pbr. 4. Sept. 1429.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 142. a.  joh. Spenser Cap. 1. Martii 1432.  Humfr. Co. Staff. ratione minoris aetat. Joh. fill. & haer. Will. Trussell ar. 

Ib. f. 146. b.  D. Will. Alcock Cap. 13. Aug. 1433.  ...................... 

Bourch. f. 50. a.  D. joh. Porrey Pbr. ult. Aug. 1438.  joh. Trussell ar. Dominus de Morton. 

Alc. f. 81. a.  D. Henr. Whelar Cap. 13. Feb. 1480.  Thomas Trussell Dominus de Morton. 

Ib. f. 152. a.  D. Rob. park Cap. 17. Nou. 1485.  Thomas Trussell Dominus de Morton. 

Mort. f. 20. b.  D. Thomas Bownell Cap. 12. Febr. 1487.  Thomas Trussell Dominus de Morton. 

Ib. f. 52. a.  D. Thomas bet Cap. 16. Aug. 1493.  Thomas Trussell Dominus de Morton. 

Gyg. 2. f. 34. a.  D. Rob. Dolley 13. Apr. 1504  Aluredus Trussell ar. 

Bell. f. 18. a.  D. joh. Yardley Cap. 14. Apr. 1541.  Aluredus Trussell ar. 

Heath. f. 16. a.  Henr. Shelmerdyne Cler. 29. Sept. 1551.  Mauritius Gwyn Rector de Lodington Petroburg. Dioc. 

Bull. f. 90. b.  Ric. Emerson Pbr. 16. Oct. 1610.    

Alcester.  
REturning back to the stream of Arrow, it brings me next to Alcester, a place whose great antiquity, the old foundations of buildings, Roman bricks, and coins, both in gold, silver and brass, which even in our time have been frequently there found, do sufficiently manifest. To which notable tokens may be also added that ancient Roman way, viz. Ykenild street, which coming from Tinemouth (near Derby, and Lichfield,) extends itself over a nook of Sutton-Park, and the great waist called Colfield, crossing the river Tame about a mile above Aston juxta Bermingham; and thence thwarting the country (as the Map showeth) runs in a straight line hither, being still called Ickle-street for a great part of the way. Neither doth its name import less, the later part thereof; scil. Cestre or Cester (an expression used by our Ancestors the Saxons) denoting a City or fortified place: for so it was as Capgrave observes— Erat namque (saith he) juxta Evesham ad octo miliaria, Castrum Alnacestre regale tunc mansum 
* Id est habitatio. ; cujus loci habitatores, quantò rerum opulentia, & temporalium abundantia affluebant, tantò magis gulae & luxuriae dediti, students avaritiae & cupiditati, misericordia Dei se indignos afficiebant. Ad h●nc locum accedens beatus Egwinus praedicavit illis regnum Dei.  
Which S. Egwin that thus preached to the Inhabitants here, whom plenty of worldly wealth had made so vicious (as my Author observes) was the third Bp. of Worcester, and the pious Founder of that goodly Monastery at Evesham, about the year of Christ DCC. whose endowment thereof, together with those munificent concessions made thereunto by Kenred his kinsman, as also by K. Offa, were confirmed in a general Synod 
d Spelm. p. 215.  held at this place, at which were present Bertwald Archbishop of Canterbury, and Wilfrid Archbishop of York. Howbeit, this Synod is there said to be in loco qui Alne dicitur; yet from what Capgrave before recited hath expressed, and the judgement of that learned man, it need not be doubted but that this was the place; and, originally called Alncester (as 'tis very like) from its situation so near the river Alne, the confluence whereof with Arrow is close by the Southern side of the town, as the Map doth show. And of the same opinion is Leland 
e Lel. I●●n. vol. 4. f. 168. , judging that the old town stood most by the side of that stream: And so do the Inhabitants, by tradition still say, though the greatest tokens of buildings are now found in that field lying Southward of the town, towards Arrow, which from the dark colour of the ground is called Blackfield, or Blacklands at this day.  
Nevertheless though it was a place of so great antiquity and no less eminency, as by what hath been said appears, there is no mention of it at all in the Conqueror's Survey; neither till H. 1. time have I seen so much as the name of it in our public Records, where then I find it by the 
f Testa de N.  title of Francus Burgus Domini Regis (meaning that King) which addition of Burrough continued to it long after; for in 
g Rot. Pip. 23 H. 2.  23 H. 2. it paid 4. marks Aid to the K. amongst other the Burroughs of this County. But in the account of Bertram de Verdon, Shiriff of this Shire in 22 H. 2. (as also divers years before and after) where he answers x li. for the ferm thereof, I find 
h Rot. P. 22 H. 2.  it placed under the title de Escaetis: And in several 
i Rot. P. de iisd. an.  years after till 1 R. 1. is the said ferm accounted for under the like title: in most of which the words of the Record run thus; viz. de exitu de Alencestre quae fuit commit is Reginaldi. Now who this Comes Reginaldus was, and by what means he became so possessed of it. I shall here declare.  
It is not unknown to those, who are any whit acquainted with the Story of our Kings, that King H. 1. had a large illegitimate offspring by certain Concubines; amongst which one is said 
k Vincent's discov. of Errors p. 130.  to have been a daughter and coheir to Sir Robert Corbet Knight, upon whom he begot a son called Reginald 
l Ord. v●t. p. 950. A. B. , advanced 
m Will. Malm. f. 105. a. n. 30.  to the Earldom of Cornwall by King Stephen in the fift of his reign. To this Sir Robert, for that fair damsels sake, did the said King give 
n Vinc. ut supr●.  Alcester, the inheritance whereof, had it not been diverted, would have legally descended to his two daughters and heirs; whereof the one, viz. the Concubine, was wedded 
o Vinc. ut supr●.  to Henry Fitz-Herbert the King's Chamberlain, and had issue by him a son called Peter 
p Testa de Nevil. ; and the other to 
q Cert. A●. ●●q. B. n. 2.  William Boterell (or Botreaux.) But it seems the King's favour to his Bastard son was such, that Peter Fitz-Herbert could not obtain the moitye lawfully belonging to him: for clear it is that the said Earl Reginald enjoyed 
r Rot. P. 1. Ric. 1.  it, and so in all probability should Henry his son, had he not been guilty of some great offence (adhering 
s Rot. de 〈◊〉. Norm. 7● 6 Joh. m. 5.  to the King's enemies in Normandy, as it should seem) by reason whereof it was-seized 
t Rot. P. 22 H. 2.  into the King's hands, as an Eschaet; immediately upon the death of his Father, which happened 
u R. Hoved. f. 313. n. 40.  in 21 H. 2. After which, viz. in 9 R. 1. under the title likewise the Escaetis, did the Sheriff account 
w R●●. P. 9 〈◊〉. 1.  for the farm of one moiety (together with the like part of Brome) the Record expressing thus, quae fuerunt Henrici de la Pennel; which Henry was the same man (without doubt) for that he had a son called Henry is manifest 
x Pat. 1 H. 3. m. 13. ; and that the said Earl had 
y Cart. A●ig. B. n. 2.  a manor in Cornwall, called Penhel, whereof ●tis to be presumed, by reason of his birth or habitation there, he might asssume that surname, there is probability enough.  
From whence I conclude, that notwithstanding the due title thereto was in Fitz-Herbert (as I have showed) yet by reason that the said Earl actually held it, upon advantage taken against his son, it was seized into the King's hands, and the profits thereof accounted for by the shiriffs for divers years, as I have already intimated: But at length it was disposed of by King John (as I guess) to one Hamon Falconer; for upon the said King's grant thereof to Peter Fitz-Herbert in the sixth of his reign, in consideration of xx. marks Fine by him paid, care was taken 
z Claus. 6 Joh. m. 20.  that the said Hamon should be furnished with other lands, to as good value, out of the said King's Eschaets. The Record 
a Rot. P. 6 ●oh. , whereby the said Peter had seisin of it, expresseth the same thus; viz. medietatis Manerii de Alencester, quam pater suus tenuit: By which it should seem, that before the Earl of Cornwall had it, Henry Fitz-Herbert was, in right of his wife, possessed thereof. But the rest was clearly enjoyed by Will. Bo●erell, in right of Alice 
b Cart. A●●●q. ut sup●à  his wife, the other daughter and coheir also to the said Robert Corbet, and continued to the posterity of the said William, of whom and his descendants I shall speak anon: which moyties became not united of many ages: In the mean time therefore whilst they were thus in several hands, let us see what is observable, either touching the persons that possessed them, or the place itself; and first of Peter Fitz-Herbert and his successors.  
This Peter, after he had so obtained the eschaeted moiety, as abovesaid, grew exasperated for that large Scutage 
c Lib. ●ub. f. 48.  exacted by the King for maintenance of his Army in Poictou (16 joh.) for which the Barons broke 
d Lib. ●ub. f. 48.  out into Rebellion, and therein continued 
e Lib. ●ub. f. 48.  during the life of that King, by reason whereof, his lands here in Alencester were seized 
f Claus. 1 H. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  ● and committed to the custody 
g Claus. 18 Joh. m. 6.  of Will. de Camvill: but in 1 H. 3. returning to obedience, he had restitution 
h Claus. 1 H. 3. ut. sup.  of them again. It seems that King H. 3. requiring the arrears of that Scutage; in the fift of his reign, this Peter was 
i Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 11.  questioned for six marks due thereupon, but had his discharge for 
k Claus. 5 H. 3. m. 11.  for the same, in regard he produced testimony that he had maintained soldiers at his own costs in the said Army at that time: In which year he had also the King's Letters 
l Ib. in dors.  mandatory to his Tenants; requiring their contribution to him● according to the rate of x s. for every knight's Fee, towards the defraying of that charge he was at in attendance upon the King at the siege of Bitham Castle. In 13 H. 3. he had Letters 
m Pat. 13 H. 3. in dorso.  of protection for a journey beyond Sea, wherein he was also to attend the King.  
This Peter confirmed 
n Cart. 25 H. 3. m. 5.  to the Monks of Alcester, whatsoever lands they were possessed of in this place, granting unto them freedom of paunage for their hogs in his Woods here, with timber out of the same woods for their necessary occasions, and Common of pasture for their cattles; and left issue Herbert 
o Testa de Nevil. , commonly called Herbertus fill. Petri, who in 25 H. 3. came to a composition 
p F. levat. Craft. Anim. 25 H. 3.  with Emma the widow of the before specified H. Falconer (there called Hamo de Brome) for her thirds in this moiety: which Herbert shortly after past 
q Testa de Nevil.  away all his right in the said moiety to Robert de Chaundoys, who held 
r Testa de Nevil.  it in 33 H. 3. Howbeit this was not the inheritance, as it seems; for that did Walt. the son of Will. de Beauchamp purchase 
s F. levat. mens. Pasch. 56 H. 3.  of Reginald son to the same Peter Fitz-Herbert in 56 H. 3. whereupon was reserved the foreign service of half a Knights Fee. After which time the posterity of the said Walter enjoyed it for very many ages, 
Beauchamp's Court.  having a goodly Mannour-house here, whereat frequently making their residence, they had sundry eminent employments relating to this County; for which respect purposing to speak historically of them, I have inserted the ensuing genealogy.  
This Walter was brother 
t Giff. f. 11. b.  to William de Beauchamp, the first Earl of Warwick of that Family; and being signed 
u Giff. f. 11. b.  with the cross for a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 53 H. 3. had a Legacy of 
w Giff. f. 11. b.  CC. marks bequeathed to him by his Father, towards his better performance of that Holy Voyage. In 21 E. 1. he obtained a Charter 
x Cart. 21 E. 1. n. 4.  bearing date at Canterbury 14. Julii, for an yearly fair to be held at this his manor of Alcester for eight days; viz. on the Even of S. Giles and seven days following. In 26. of the same King's reign, he had Summons 
y Claus. 26 E. 1. in d. m. 6.  (amongst other great men) to appear at Karleol upon the Even of Pentecost, well furnished with Horse and arms, to march against the Scots; and was the same year with the King in that 
z Rot. penès W. le Neve eq. aur.  eminent battle of Fawkirk. In 28 E. 1. he had Freewarren granted 
a Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 4.  to him in all his demesn lands here at Alcester; as also at Powyk, and several other places in Worcestershire; at which time he was Steward 
b Cart. 28 E. 1. n. 4.  of the King's household. In that memorable Certificate 
c Ab exemp. ejusd. penès Camer. Scac.  sent unto the Pope by all the Peers of England sitting in the Parliament at Lincoln 12. Febr. 29 E. 1. whereby they asserted King Edward's superiority over the Realm of Scotland, the name of this Walter is there subscribed, with the addition of Dominus de Alcester; whence I guess that he then resided here. It seems that the time for the fair here, so obtained as aforesaid, was found inconvenient: for in 30 E. 1. in exchange thereof, the King granted another Charter 
d Cart. 30 E. 1. n. 16.  to him, for to translate the same unto the Even of S. Faith the Virgin, and to continue seven days following. In 31 E. 1. he attended the King again into Scotland, as appears 
e Rot. penès praef. W. le Neve.  by his being in person at that notable siege of Kaerlaverok.  
But of this Sir Walter (for he was a 
f Giff. f. 217. a.  Knight) I find no farther mention worthy the taking notice of, other than that he 
g Giff. f. 217. a.  wedded Alice the daughter of ...... Tony, she being allied to him in the fourth degree of consanguinity; which marriage was long after ratified, and the Children begot betwixt them decreed 
h Giff. f. 217. a.  legitimate, by Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester, as having authority from the Pope, in as much as they knew not of the impediments at the time of that contract made: And that about the 31. of E. 1. he departed 
i Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  this 

Will. de Bellocampo 53 H. 3.- Isabel soror & haeres Will. Mauduit Comitis Warwici. 

Will. de Bellocampo Comes Warwici, jure materno.  
Walt. de Bellocampo 53 H. 3.- Alicia filia .... Tony. 

Egid. de bellocampo 3 E. 3.- Katherine 

johanna filia ●oh. de Cherleton jun. 25 E. 3-. Joh. de Beauchamp 25 E. 3.- Elizabetha 7 H. 4. 

Will. Beauchamp de Powyke 9 H. 5. Cath. una filiarum & cohaer. Gerardi Ufflete 9 H. 5. 

Eliz. ux. Thomae Swinford 6 H. 5.  
joh. Beauchamp miles Thesaur. Angl. 28 H. 6.- Margareta 
† Mills q. 13.  soror Ricardi Ferrer ar. condidit Testam. 3 H. 7. 

Ric. Beauchamp 25 H. 6. Eliz. filia Humfr. Stafford mil 25 H. ●. 

Eliz. una filiarum & cohaer.- Rob. Willough by dominus Brook. 

Edw. Willoughby obiit vivo patre. 


a Rot. judic. temp. H. 8. p. 3. n. 6.  Eliz. una consangu. & cohaer. Roberti Willoughby domini Brooke.- Fulco Grevill miles filius secundus Edw. Grevill mil. 

Fulco Grevill miles, obiit an. 1606.- Anna filia Rad. Nevil Comitis Westmerl. 

Fulco Grevill miles, dominus Brook obiit coelebs anno 1628.  
Margareta ux. Ricardi Verney militis.    
Robertus Grevill- Blanchia filia .... Whitney. 

Fulc. Grevill obiit ... Augusti 1632.- Maria filia Christophori Copley de Sprodborough in Com. Ebor. 

Robertus Grevill dominus Brook.- Cath. filia Francisci Russell Comitis Bedfordiae.        

b Rot. judic. temp. H. 8. p. 3. n. 6.  Anna obiit ante nuptias.  

c Rot. judic. temp. H. 8. p. 3. n. 6.  Blanchia ux. Francisci D'autr●y mil. ob s. p●ole.      
Anna uxor Ric. Ligon.  
Margar. uxor. Will. Reed.        
Walt. Beauchamp Chivalier 3 H. 5. (à quo Beauchamp Baro S. Amand.)      
Will. de Bellocampo haeres Walt.  
Walt. de bellocampo obiit 2 E. 3.- Hawifia 13 E. 2.       life, leaving the said Alice a widow, and three sons; viz. 
k Esc. 2 E. 3. n. 24.  Walter, William, and 
* F. de div. Come. levat. Oct. ●. 3 E. 3.  Giles. Which second Walter in 10 E. 2. upon the death of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick (his kinsman) had the custody 
l Rot. F. 10 E. 1. m. 1.  of the lands belonging to Warwick Castle, together 
m Pat. 10 E. 2. p. 2. m. 7.  with the said Castle, during the minority of his heir, committed to him, and the same year was constituted 
n Rot. F. ut suprà m. 14.  Shiriff of this County and Leicestershire. In 13 E. 2. he obtained a Charter 
o Cart. 13 E 2 n. 4.  for another fair, to be yearly kept here for 8. days, beginning on the Even of S. Barnabas the Apostle. In 1 E. 3. he was constituted 
p MS. in Bibls. Deuves. p. 216.  Constable of England, but died 
q Rot. F. 2 E. 3. m. 5.  the year following: whose brother William then found 
r Esc. 2 E. 3. n. 24.  his heir, and xl. years of age, did not enjoy this Lordship of Alcester, in regard the said Walter had about xii. years before, settled 
s Esc. 2 E. 3. n. 24.  it upon Giles de Beauchamp another brother. Of which William all that I have seen memorable is, that upon the death of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick (who was Shiriff of Worcestershire by inheritance) he had the custody of that County committed 
t Rot. F. 10 E. 2. m. 15.  to him during the minority of his heir.  
But of Giles I find, that in 15 E. 2. he was made Shiriff 
u Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 1. m. 9  of Caernarvonshire, and governor of the Castle of Beaumaris: that in 14 E. 3. he had a Charter 
w Cart. 14 E. 3. n. 38.  to fortify his Mannour-house here at Alcester, with a wall of lime and stone, and to embattle the same for the use of himself and his heirs: and having had summons 
x Claus. de iisd. an. in d.  to the several Parliaments amongst the other Barons, from 20 E. 2. to 9 E. 3. he left issue 
y F. de div. Come. levat. xv. P. 25 E. 3.  John, of whom I have seen but little, other than his founding 
z Esc. 36 E. 3. p. 2. n. 10.  a Chantry in the Parish-Church here at Alcester, in 36 E. 3. (whereof I purpose to speak particularly in its proper place) and he 
a March q. 19  Sir Will. Lord of this place and Powik, and 
b March q. 19  Sir Walt. de Beauchamp a younger son, from whom the Beauchamps Barons S. Amand did descend: which Walter in 4 H. 4. was retained by Indenture 
c Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in a voyage royal, that he intended for France in his proper person, with four men at arms, himself accounted for one, and xii. Archers; whereof the third part were to serve on Foot, and the rest on Horseback, for one whole year, taking for himself two s. per diem: For his men at arms xii d. and for his Archers vi d. And in 3 H. 5. to serve 
c Ibid.  the King for one whole year, in a voyage that he made in person into Guienne; in which service he was to have four men at arms, and xii. Archers, all on Horseback; and to receive xl. marks a piece for his men at arms, and xx. marks a piece for each of his Archers.  
But I come now to Sir William the elder brother; of whom it appears, that in 16 R. 2. he was made Constable 
d Pat. 16 R. 2. p. 2. m. 16.  of the Castle of Gloucester; In 3 H. 4. Shiriff 
e Rot. F. 3 H. 4. m. 18.  of Worcestershire, and in 
f Rot. F. 1 H. 5. m. 9  1 H. 5. of Gloucestershire. This Sir William took to 
g Billa indors. 9 H. 5.  wife Catherine one of the daughters and heirs of Gerard Ufflete, and left issue Sir john Beauchamp Knight, who in 17 H. 6. upon the death of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, was constituted 
h Rot. F. 17 H. 6. m. 10.  one of the Commissioners unto whom the Guardianship of all his Castles and lands, during the minority of Henry his son and heir, were granted: and in 22 H. 6. purchased 
i Rot. F. 22 H. 6. m. 3.  of Thomas Botereux the other moiety of this manor of Alcester, which had continued in that Family for divers descents, as I shall show anon. And being now entire Lord of the whole, in 25. of the same King's reign, obtained a special Charter 
k Cart. 25. & 26 H. 6. n. 20. ; which, reciting that he the said John and his Ancestors had time out of mind enjoyed a Court-Leet of all their Tenants and Inhabitants within this town, to be kept twice every year; viz. once after Easter, and once after Michaelmas; as also Weyfs, Streys, and all other privileges to a Leet belonging; together with a market upon the Tuesday every week, and a fair, yearly, on the Sunday next after the Feast of S. faith the Virgin, did confirm them to him and his heirs.  
And moreover in consideration of the good and acceptable services performed unto that King, and to King Henry the fift his father, had he by the same Charter, a grant of sundry other privileges; viz. Return of Writts, and all other Mandates, Precepts, and Attachments belonging to the said King his heirs and successors, his Justices, Eschaetors, or other Commissioners, Steward and marshal of his household; as also of all Summons of the Exchequer, levying of Estreats from the said Exchequer, execution of Writts and Attachments, etc. all which thenceforth to be performed and executed by the said Sir John and his heirs, or such Officers as he or they should appoint within this town, and precincts of the manor: so that no Shiriff, Coroner, bailiff, or other Officer belonging to the King, should have aught to do there. To which was further added, that the said Sir John and his heirs should have cognisance of all Pleas belonging to any of the King's Courts, touching such lands and tenements as are within this town and manor; of Debts, accounts, Trespasses, Covenants, Contracts, and causes of Contracts, arising within the limits of them: as also of Assizes of Novel disseisin and Mort D'ancestor, Iurates, and Certificates of all lands and tenements within the same, to be held before the Steward to him and his heirs, here, for the time being. And likewise full power and authority of holding, hearing, and determining before their Stewards, without any special Writ from the King, Pleas of Pie powders, and all other Pleas of Debts, Accounts, Trespasses, Covenants, Contracts and other Controversies whatsoever, arising within this town and manor, or their precincts, although they exceed the sum of xl s. value; and to make out process against such persons as shall be liable to any action or distress by his and their own Officers and Ministers, and to attach their persons within the said town and manor and precincts of them, in case they have not goods whereby to be summoned and distreined.  
And moreover that the said Sir John & his heirs should have the privileges of Infangthef, and Outfangthef, the goods of Felons & Fugitives, and all such as are condemned & put in exigend for Treason or Felony; as also the chattels of persons outlawed, whether it be at the King's suit or at the suit of the party, with the chattels of those that are Felones de se, or any way confiscated: And likewise all Fines, and Redemptions, Issues, Amerciaments, and Forfeitures; with Fines for licence of concord, Year, Day, Strepe, and waste, of all his and their Tenants, as well resident as not resident within this town and manor, and their precincts, in whatsoever of the King's Court they shall happen, etc. And that neither the King's Steward, Martial, Coroner of his household, Clerk of the market, for the time being; nor any servant or Officer belonging to any of them, shall have power to meddle within the same, or the precincts thereof: nor any Purveyor to take any thing there, from him the said John, his heirs, or any the Inhabitants of this place. And further that all the Tenants thereof, aswell resident as nonresident, should be for ever quit of Toll, Stallage, Pontage, Pavage, Murage, Kayage and Chiminage in all places, as well by Land as Water, throughout the whole Realm of England, and elsewhere within the King's dominions: And lastly that he and his heirs should have another fair yearly within this Town, beginning on the Even of S. Dunstan, and continuing for two days following. Which ample Charter bears date at Westminster xviii nou. in the year before specified.  
After which ere long, viz. in 28 H. 6. was he made 
l Carp. vol. 1. f. 90. b.  Lord Treasurer of England, but in that Office he continued not long; as also a Commissioner for conservation of the Peace and assessing of Subsidies in this County: but in these (I presume) he acted little, in respect of his other great employments, being a Baron of this Realm, and summoned 
m Claus. de iisd. an. in. dorso.  to several Parliaments in the said King's time. By his Testament 
n Logg. q. 13.  bearing date ix. Apr. An. 1475. 15 E. 4. he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Church of the Dominican friars at Worcester, in a new chapel to be made on the North side of the choir: To which House of friars for his burial there he bequeathed the value of xx. marks to be had in vestments and stuff, besides a pair of Organs of his own; residing at that time at Chelchith in the County of Midlesex: Appointing that a Priest of that friary should daily say mass at the Altar within the said chapel before his tomb, after the Order of a Trental, for his soul, and the souls of his Father and Mother, Brethren, and Sisters, his Children and Ancestors souls; and especially for the souls of Sir john Fastolf Knight, Will. Botreaux, and all Christian souls; taking by the week for the said mass so daily to be said viij d. for evermore. Which chapel and tomb, with his statue thereon in Alabaster, he did by the said Testament ordain that his Executor should cause to be made; and 
o Esc. 15 E. 4. n. 1.  departed this life the same year, leaving Sir Ric. Beauchamp Knight his son and heir, than 40. years of age; who in the private chapel of this Mannour-house, here (called 
p MS. penès S. A eq. aur. f. 15. b.  by the name of Beauchamps-Court) having special licence 
q Carp. vol. 1. f. 47. a.  from the Bishop of Worcester, wedded Eliz. the daughter of Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight, by whom he had issue three daughters, that were his heirs; viz. 
r Esc. 16 H. 8. n. 3.  Eliz. married to Sir Robert Willoughby Lord Brook (first summoned to Parl. by that title in 7 H. 7.) Anne to Ric. Ligon, and Margaret to Will. Reed: which Sir Robert had 
s Ibid.  in her right this manor of Alcester in partition, and died 
t Ibid.  seized thereof 10 nou. 13 H. 8. leaving Eliz. Anne and Blanch his cousins & next heirs; viz. daughters of Edw. Willoughby his son by the before specified Elizabeth.  
Of which daughters, so in minority, Eliz. the eldest was committed to the tuition of Sir Edward Grevill of Milcote Knight; who obtained her wardship (as I have by tradition 
u Per H. Ferrer ar.  been informed) with purpose to marry her unto John his son and heir: but she better affecting Fòuke, the younger, became his wife; to whom she brought this manor of Alcester, with other lands: which Fouke much enlarged 
w Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 168.  his Mannour-house at Beauchamps-Court, taking stone and timber from the then newly dissolved Priory at Alcester, for 
x Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 168.  that purpose: as also his 
y Inq. super depop. 3 E. 6.  Park with part of the waist belonging to this Lordship, and bore the Office of Shiriff 
z Rot. P. de iisd. an.  for this County and Leicestershire, in 34 H. 8. being then a Knight; so also in 
a Rot. P. de iisd. an.  1 E. 6. and departed 
b Inscrip. Tum. apud Alcester.  this life 10. Nou. Anno 1559. (1 Eliz.) leaving issue Fouke his son and heir, and Robert a younger son: which Fouke was Knighted 
c MS. in Officio Arm. [M. 18.]  in 7 Eliz. (being then 
d Esc. 8. Eliz.  29 years of age) In 12 Eliz. he came first into 
e Pat. 12 Eliz. p. 1. in dorso.  Commission for conservation of the Peace in this Shire; and departing this life in an. 1606, 4 jac. left issue by Anne his wife, daughter to Ralph Nevil E. of Westmoreland, Fouk his son and heir. Which last recited Fouk having been a servant in Court to Q. Eliz. & made 
f Pat. 12 Jac. p. 18. n. 3. & n. 6.  Under-Treasurer and chancellor of the Exchequer by K. James; as also one of the privy council, and a Gentleman of his Bedchamber; in 15. of that King's reign, obtained a special Charter 
g Pat. 19 jac.  confirming all such liberties as had been granted to any of his Ancestors in the behalf of this Town, upon a new Rent of x s. per annum then reserved to the said K. his heirs & successors; and was created 
h Pat. 18 Jac. p. 13.  Lord Brook of Beauchamps-Court before mentioned 9 Jan. 18. Jac. with limitation of that Honour, for lack of issue male of his own body, unto Robert Grevill, son of Fouk, son of Robert before specified, a younger son to the first Sir Fouk.  
This Fouk Lord Brook, obtaining the Castle of Warwick from King James, when it was in a very ruinous condition, bestowed so much cost in the repairs thereof, beautifying it with most pleasant Gardens and Walks, and adorning it with rich furniture, that, considering its situation, no place in this part of England doth compare with it for stateliness and delight: But delaying to reward one Hayward, an ancient servant, that had spent the most of his time in attendance upon him, being expostulated with for so doing, received a mortal stab on the back, by the same man then private with him in his bedchamber at Brook-house in London, 30. Sept. Anno 1628. (5 Car.) who, to consummate the Tragedy, went into another room, and having locked the door, pierced his own bowels with a sword. After which, viz. 27. Oct. the said Lord brooks body, being wrapped in Lead & brought to Warwick, was there solemnly interred in a vault on the North side the choir of S. Mary's Church, under that beautiful Monument erected by himself, whereof I have there taken notice. To whom succeeded in this his Lordship of Alcester, and divers other lands of great value, the before specified Robert Grevill Lord Brooke, by virtue of a special grant, whereby they were so settled.  
I now come to speak of that Family of Botreaux, which possessed the other half of this manor, till 22 H. 6. as I have intimated.  

Robertus Corbet. 

.....- 

Reginaldus Comes Cornub. Regis Henrici primi nothus. 

Henricus.      
Filia & cohaeres.- Henricus fill. Herberti. 

Petrus fill. Herberti 6. Joh. 

Herbertus' fill. Petri 33 H. 3.  
Regin. Fill. Petri 56 H. 3. 


a Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 105. a.  Johannes. 


b Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 105. a.  Herbertus.          
Alicia altera filiarum & cohaeredum.- Will. Boterell 

Will. Boterell 6. Joh. ob. s. prole.- Albreda fill. Walteri Waleran.  
Reginaldus de Boterell frater & haeres. 

Will. de Botereus 2 E. 1. 

Will. de Botereus 9 E. 2. 

Regin de Botereus 4 E. 3. 


c Esc. 2. H. 4. n. 9  Walt. de Botereaux obiit 41 E. 3. 


d Esc. 2. H. 4. n. 9  Joh. Botereaux aetat 6. an. 41 E. 3.- 
e Esc. 2. H. 4. n. 9  Margeria filia Will. Dunfrell. 


f Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  Joh. Botreaux de Wetheley in Com. Warw. gen. 10 H. 6. 

Thomas Botreaux 22 H. 6.                     
Of Will. de Botreaux, who married Alice one of the daughters and coheirs to Rob. Corbet, I find that he confirmed 
i Cart. 25 H. 3. m. 5. per Insp.  to the Monks of Alcester all that they there held of his Fee; and that he left issue Will. and Reginald; which second Will. in 6. Joh. gave 
k Rot. P. 6. Joh.  two Horses for the great saddle, and one Norway Goshawk to the King, for licence to marry Albreda the widow of john de Ingeham, daughter to Walter Waleran, over and above CCC. marks paid by her for the like permission. In 
l Claus. 5 H. 3. in d.  5 H. 3. he attended the K. in person with his Army at that memorable siege of Bitham Castle in Lincolnshire; and, in consideration of that service, had the King's Letters mandatory for assessing Scutage upon his Tenants according to the rate of x s. for every Knight's Fee: but being a man of an active Spirit, I find 
m Rot. F. 17 H. 3. m. 3.  that he did put himself in arms with some of the Barons in 17 H. 3. when the Nobility grew discontented 
n M. Paris. p. 384.  that the K. received so many Poictovins into places of power and trust, whereupon his lands here at Alcester were seized 
o Rot. F. ut suprà.  upon for so doing.  
To him succeeded Reginald his brother 
p Rot. F. 27 H. 3. m. 3.  & heir, who had livery of his inheritance in 27 H. 3. but adhering to the Barons in that great Rebellion of 49 H. 3. had this his Lordship of Alcester again seized 
q Esc. 50 H. 3.  on; which by the Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth (whereof I have elsewhere spoke) were restored again. Of this Reginald I have not seen any more, than that he died 
r Rot. F. 2 E. 1. m. 9  about the beginning of E. 1. time, leaving Will. his son and heir, who, doing his fealty, had livery 
s Rot. F. 2 E. 1. m. 9  of the inheritance descended to him. To whom succeeded another Will. who made this his place of residence, as it seems; for in 17 E. 2. he was in the list 
t Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  of those Knights and men at arms of this County, whose names were then certified into the Chancery, though his chief seat was at Botreaux-Castle (alias Bosse-Castle) in Cornwall: But the next that had to do here was Reginald Botreaux, a younger son to the last Will. upon whom this manor was settled 
u Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  in 4 E. 3. and upon the issue male of him and Isabella his wife, with remainder to his right heirs. From which Reginald descended Thomas Botreaux, who in 22 H. 6. sold all 
w Rot. F. 22 H. 6. m. 3.  that he had here, by so ancient a succession, to Sir john Beauchamp of Powyk, as I have already observed.  
A word or two now of the Tenure, which it seems was by Sergeanty; for so doth it appear by several authorities (scil. in 
x Rot. F. 27 H. 3. m. 3.  27 H. 3. & 
y Testa de N.  33 H. 3.) Item dicunt (saith the Record 
z Testa de N. ) quoth villata de Allencestre, ex utraque parte debet respondere domino Regi per Sergeantiam, sed nescitur qualiter, nec per quod servitium: but afterwards I find it clear; for in 32 E. 1. upon the Relief paid by Will. de Botreaux for the moiety of this town, it is there said 
a Mich. Rec. 32 E. 1.  to be held of the King per servitium inveniendi medietatem Equitis armati, cum uno Equo discooperto in guerra Regis. Of the homage and service reserved by Reginald Fitz-Herbert, upon his grant of the moiety of this Lordship unto Walter de Beauchamp & his heirs in 56 H. 3. I find that Herbert fitz John, his grandchild, passed it over unto Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and his heirs, by his Deed 
b Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 105. a.  dated at Westminster on Monday 5. Maii, 8 E. 2.  
The Church, though at first given 
c MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [G. 7.2. Th.]  by Ralph Boteler to the Monks of Alcester, upon the Foundation of that Monastery in 5 Steph. afterwards came to the Nuns of Cokehill in Com. Wigorn. which Monastery was founded 
d Rot. joh. Rous.  by Isabella the wife to William de Beauchamp the first Earl of Warwick of that Family; for the advouson whereof, the said Nuns were at suit 
e Pat. 11 H. 3. in d.  with Peter Fitz-Herbert and Will de Boterell (Lords of Alcester) in 11. H. 3. after which time they quietly enjoyed it, as it seems by their Presentations thereto. In anno 1291 (19 E. 1.) it was rated 
f MS. in Scac.  at xii. marks, the portion which the said Nuns had out of it being two marks and a half. The like valuation do I find 
g Rot. de No●is Gar●. etc.  in 14 E. 3. It seems, that upon the rebuilding of it, the Dedication became altered: for in 
h Pat. 11 H. 3. in d.  11 H. 3. it bore the name of S. Nicholas; but in 
i MS. in Scac.  6 H. 6. of S. Faith the Virgin, at which time the value was certified 
k MS. in Scac.  to be no more than xii. marks: but in 26 H. 8. it extended 
l MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  to xuj li. there being yearly paid 
m MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  for Procurations and Synodals x s. v d. ob. per annum out of it, and xxvi s. viij d. as a Pension to the prioress of Cokehill.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 

W●●st. vol. 1. f. 12. b.  joh. de Dekene Pbr. 9 Junii 1339.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 

Br. f. 38. b.  Ric. Bernet Pbr. 16. Oct. 1361.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 

〈◊〉. f. 25. a.  D. Thom. Tyffeld Pbr. 7. Aug. 1368.  Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 

〈◊〉. f. 12. b.  Rob. Aumeney Pbr. 24. Nou. 1379.  Thomas Crew. 
Ric. Newbold Pbr. 15. Dec. 1391. 
Ib. f. 87. b.   Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 
joh. Piry 1. Febr. 1401. 
Cliff. f. 11. b.   Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 
Ric. Newbold Pbr. 25. Apr. 1402. 
Ib. f. 13. b.   Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 
joh. Tymmes 5. Febr. 1434. 
S. Germ. f. 256. b.   Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 
Rob. Beausant 10. Nou. 1435. 
Bourch. f. 11. b.   Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 
D. joh. Lyde Cap. ult. Oct. 1469. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 243. b.   Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 
Magr. Ric. Harris in decret. Bac. 7. Junii 1470. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 11. a.   Priorissa & conu. de Cokehill. 
D. Will. Hyot 1. Jan. 1480. 
Alc. f. 80. a.   joh. Somervile de Bordesley ar. & Anna ejus ux. Executrix Testam. T. Evance gen. nuper mariti sui, per concess. Prior & C. de Cokehill. 
D. Will. Walker Pbr. 19 Maii 1544. 
Heath. f. 3. a.   Fulco Grevile miles. 
joh. Stokton Cler. 20. Junii 1578. 
Bul. f. 15. a.    
Within this Parish Church were two Chanteries, the first in a chapel of our Lady, founded 
n Ex alio M S. penès eund. S.A. f. 17. b.  by one of the Botelers of Oversley (I suppose John; for in 15 E. 1 he 
o Giff. f. 262. b.  presented to it) the Priest serving there being to sing 
p M S. penès praef. S. A.  Mass every day at six of the Clock in the morning, and to pray for the souls of the Founders. To which chantry did Petronill the Widow of Rob. squire of Alyncestre in 7 E. 3. give 
q Pat. 7. E. 3. p. 2. m. 18.  3 messages, xuj acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, and xx s. Rent, with the appurtenances, lying in Alcester, for divine service to be celebrated there, for the soul of E. 2. late King of England; as also for her own and her husband's souls, their children, ancestors, and all the faithful deceased: the revenue whereof was in 26 H. 8. certified 
r M S. penès praef. S.A. f. 21. a.  to be yearly worth vi l. out of which certain Rents were deducted: but in 
s Ex alio M S. penès ●und. S. A. f. 17. b.  37 H. 8. vi l. v s. ix d.  
The Priests belonging to this Chantry were successively presented thereto by the Botelers of Oversley before mentioned, and afterwards by the nevil's, until 6 H. 7. that Sir Will. Beauchamp of Alcester and others, obtained the patronage thereof.  
The other Chantry was founded 
t Esc. 36. E. 3. p. 2. n. 10.  in 36 E. 3. by John the son of Giles de Beauchamp, for one 
u M S. penès p●aefat S.A. f. 17. b.  Priest to sing Mass daily, and do divine service in the said Church, at the Altar of All Saints; for whose maintenance he gave 
w Esc. 36. E. 3. ut suprà.  xi messages, one shop, xi acres of land, and 4 acres of meadow lying here in Alcester: But in 7 H. 4. this Chantry had an addition 
x Pat. 12. H. 4. p. 1. m. 17.  made thereto, by two Priests; john Weston and Rob. Canill, who gave 4 messages and 4 acres of land thereto, lying also within the precincts of Alcester; so that in 26 H. 8. the value of all its revenues extended 
y M S. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 21. b.  to iiii l. xiii s. viij d. per an. but in 
z Ex alio cod. M S. penès eund. S. A. f. 17. b.  37 H. 8. to no more than iiii l. xii s. over and above reprises.  
I Now come to the Monastery, whereof there is scarce any memorial left amongst the Inhabitants, the very ruins being all digged up, and Corn sowed where it sometime stood; and that the place may not be forgotten, I shall here (before I come to speak of its Foundation) describe where it lies; which is about half a mile North from Alcester, encompassed with a moat on the West and South sides, and on the North and East with the river Arrow, making the site thereof a kind of Island, which containeth somewhat more than two acres according to our usual measure (as I guess.)  
This, at the frequent instance of Simon Bishop of Worcester, and G. the then Prior, being founded 
a Ad calcem M S. in Bibls. Bodl. [G. 7.2. Th.]  by Raph. Boteler of Oversley in the year of our Lord MCXL. (5 Steph.) upon that piece of ground so encompassed with water, as I have said, and therefore called 
b Ib.  the Church of our Lady of the Isle, was dedicated 
c Ib.  to the Holy Trinity, and to the honour of the Blessed Virgin, St. Anne her mother, St. Joseph, St. john Bapt. St. john the Evang. and All Saints, for the health of the souls of K. Will. the conqueror, Maud his consort● K. Will. the younger, K. Henry the first, Q. Maud his consort, K. Steph. Q. Maud likewise his consort; Roger de Bellomont and Atheline his wife, Rob. Earl of Mellent and Isabella his wife, Rob. Earl of Leicester and Avicen his wife; with their sons; as also of Walleran Earl of Mellent: And moreover for his (the said Raph. Boteler's) own soul, and the soul of Avicen his wife, with their Parents, ancestors and successors souls; by the advice and consent of the before specified K. Steph. Rob. Earl of Leic. and Waleran E. of Mellent and of Robert and Geffrey sons to the said Ralph; Robert a Monk of Worcester being constituted the first Abbot, there, upon Martinmass-day in the year abovesaid: The same Founder then ordaining 
d Ib. , that after the death of this Abbot, another should be chosen in the Chapter house at Worcester, or out of this at Alcester, as should be thought most meet.  
And for the maintenance of the Monks 
* Benedictines.  here serving God, he endowed it 
e Ib.  with the before specified Isle, together with his Lordship of Cockmerse, and whatsoever he did possess in Pebworth, viz. 4 hides and a half; and moreover with all his lands of Waltford, Cunbruge, and Blinchesfelde, with their appurtenances, excepting Lx s. yearly Rent, which the Abbot of this House was to pay to the Monks of Bec in (Normandy.) And further did he grant 
f Ib.  thereunto the chapel of his Castle at Oversleie, with the Churches of Alcester, Glen, Teingworth and Merston, and whatsoever appertained to them; the whole Tithe of his lordship of Oversleie in lands, Vineyards, Woods, Parks, Meadows and Fishings: Half the Tithe of his Lordships of Pebworth and Cherletune; Two sheaves of that of Ragley: All the Tithes of Dorsinton, Mulecote, Brome, and Whitlacesford: As also his Mill of Groberi, and the half of his three Mills at Oversleie; Appointing, that whatsoever should govern here, for the future, as Abbot, he should not misspend the revenues of the Monastery upon his secular kindred; but for the poor, and in Hospitality: nor grant away the inheritance of any the lands belonging thereto: And (which is not the least memorable) he might not make any other Knights nisi in sacra veste Christi, in qua parvulos suscipere modestè caveat; but that maturos, seu discretos, tam Clericos quam Laicos providè suscipiat, as are the very words of his Charter: whereby 'tis evident, that about this time the restriction began, which prohibited ecclesiastic persons to make Knights; which (it seems) they had anciently used to do; and as by what I have said in Milcote, touching the sacred and Courtly ceremonies, formerly exercised in conferring that dignity, appeareth.  
Which ample Charter being confirmed 
g Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  by the, before specified Robert Earl of Leicester (his immediate Lord) as also by 
h Cart. 14. E. 3. n. 12. per Insp.  K. Steph. and Henry the second, begot a fair increase of its possessions, through the munificence of sundry other persons: viz. xx s. rend yearly issuing out of Impingeham, given 
i M S. in Bibls. Bodl. ut suprà.  by Geffrey one of the sons to the said founder; the Church of Beoley in Worcestershire: by 
k Cart. 14 E. 3. ut suprà.  Geffrey de Limesi; the Church of Pebeworth in come: Glouc. by 
l Cart. 14 E. 3. ut suprà.  Ric: Frevill, with one yard land in Merston, and the Tithe of his Salt at Wiche: the Church of Edbrighton, by 
l Cart. 14 E. 3. ut suprà.  Rog. de Watervill, and one hid of land in Ryeton, in this County, lying adjacent to Weston, with a meadow situate under that town, and some other lands there. Neither must I omit to take notice, that Simon de Cocton, and Alexander de Kynewarton bestowed 
n Ib.  on these Monks, each of them a load of wood for Fewell, to be weekly taken out of their Woods at Cocton (now Coughton) with liberty for them to erect Hogs-cotes in the same Woods: All which gifts were ratified 
o Ib.  by the said K. H. 2. After this, viz. in 35 E. 1. had they Lx. acres of Heath, or waste, lying at Hinstoke in Shropshire, with the advouson of the Church of Hinstoke, given 
p Pat. 25. E. 1. m. 46.  unto them by Will. le Boteler of Wemme; with power to enclose the said waist: as also Common of pasture for viij Oxen, vi Kine with their calves of one year old, and C C sheep, in his wastes and Woods at Hinstoke; but with condition that the said Will. and his heirs might make improvement at their pleasure in those woods and waist, without the lawful contradiction of the said Monks. And over and above all this, was there an annuity of C s. per an. given 
q Cla●s. 7. H. 4. m. 28.  thereunto by the said Will. le Boteler, issuing out of certain lands and burgages lying in Shaftesbury in come. Dors. for the performance of Divine service, alms, and other pious works, for the health of his soul, as also of the soul of K. Henr. the 4th.  
But after this I do find very little increase of its revenues from any other Benefactors; nay rather such a diminution, through the ill government and negligence of some Abbots; by wasting the stock upon their lands, and borrowing of money, that in 10 H. 6. upon 
r Pat. 10. H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  a Complaint made by William the then Abbot, that their debts were so great, as, in case they should speedily be required, himself and his Covent could not possibly subsist; the King, upon mature advice with his council, by his royal authority, seized 
s Pat. 10. H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  the whole Monastery into his own hands, and forthwith committed 
t Pat. 10. H. 6. p. 1. m. 8.  the government thereof to the care of Humphrey D. of Glouc. (his uncle) Thomas Bishop of Worcester, Sir Will. ap Thomas Kt. john Weston Sergeant at Law, Will. Lucy Esq. Will. Donington Rob. Hall, and Thomas bushel, for to order and dispose of all things belonging thereto to the best profit advantage. But (it seems) that these Commissioners effected little therein, whatsoever they endeavoured: for in 22 H. 6. the same K. by another Pat. 
u Pat 22. H. 6. p. 2. m. 15.  reciting that this House was grown so poor, through the improvidence of the preceding Abbots, that the present yearly profits belonging thereto, did not exceed the sum of xl. marks, granted licence to Ric. Burton, the then Abbot, to apply himself to the Pope for obtaining such a capacity as might redeem it out of that extreme debt and poverty: yet neither did this do any good: for in 5 E. 4. I find that the K. by his Letters 
w Pat. 5. E. 4. p. 1. m. 16.  Pat. expressing that this Monastery, being of his patronage, in right of the duchy of Lancaster, was through divers misfortunes, and the negligence of many Abbots, come to such a low condition, that there then was not, nor of a long time had been, any Monk to bear the Abbot company; And that the revenues wherewith it had been originally endowed, by reason of such detriments, as in the succeeding times had happened, were so diminished that they would not maintain so many Monks as at the Foundation thereof were appointed, nor perform due Hospitality, and other works of piety; did upon full consideration of the premises, to the honour of the individual Trinity, and the Blessed Virgin; as also for the augmenting God's service in the abbey of Evesham, and ratifying a congruous maintenance for such a number of Monks in this abbey, as by the Foundation were limited, the keeping of Hospitality, etc. grant unto Richard then Abbot of Evesham, and his successors, the right of patronage and advouson hereof, to the intent that he and his Covent should procure it to be united and appropriated thenceforth to the said abbey of Evesham: which union was accordingly made, the ensuing year, by john Carpenter then Bishop of Worcester, as appears by his Instrument 
x Carp. f. 199. b. etc.  bearing date 2 Apr. an. 1466. (6 E. 4.) whereupon Ric. Tuttebury, the then Abbot hereof, made his resignation 
y Ib. f. 210. b.  to the said Bishop Apr. 22. an. 1467. (being about a twelve months after) insomuch as after this time it was only a Cell to Evesham, and so reputed 
z M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 15 b.  at the time of that general Survey taken in 26 H. 8. when the revenues thereof, over and above reprises, were certified 
a M S. in Bibls. Cotton.  to amount to no more than Lxv l. seven s. xi. d. and so became suppressed amongst other the smaller Houses by Act of Parl. in 27. H. 8.  
Whereupon T. Cromwell Earl of Essex, who had been so active an Instrument to accomplish the ruin thereof, with all the rest, obtained 
b Pat. 36 H. 8. p. 4.  it: but he having soon after a sad reward 
* Beheaded 28 julii 32 H. 8.  for such his service, it came again to the King, who forthwith demised 
c Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 8.  the site thereof, with all the lands and Rents belonging thereto, lying in and about Alcester, Coughton, Kinerton, and Exhall to Fouk Grevill Esquire; which Fouk soon after fell to pulling it down for enlarging his House at Beauchamps Court (as I have there intimated.) But the inheritance, was passed 
d Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 4.  out of the Crown in 36 H. 8. unto one Will. Swester and john Swester, and the heirs of John; snd in 4. & 5. Ph. & M. purchased 
e F. levat. T. Pasch. 4. & 5 Ph. & M.  by the same Sir Fouk Grevill.  

Abbates.  Constitutus Abbas per Rad. Boteler Fundatorem bujus Monasterii. 
Robertus Monachus in Prio ratu Wigorn. 
MS. in Bibls. Bodl. ut suprà.   Electi per Conventum. 
Frater Will. de Wytechirche Cellerar. de Persore. 
Pat. 38. H. 3. m. 5.   Electi per Conventum. 
Frater Will. de Ilmindon monachus 4 Non. Martii 1333 
Mont. f. 15. a.   Electi per Conventum. 
Frater Mauritius de Munstreworth monachus S. Petri Glouc. 19 jan. 1361. 
S. Germ. f. 114. a.   Electi per Conventum. 
Frater joh. de Bradway monach: ... nou. 1369. 
Lyn. f. 20. a.   Electi per Conventum. 
Will. Pole monach. 28. Oct. 1426. 
Pult. f. 7. b.   Electi per Conventum. 
Ric. de Burton 22 H. 6. 
Pat. 22. H. 6. p. 2. m. 15   Electi per Conventum. 
Ric. de Tuttebury resignavit an. 1468. 
Bourch. f. 209. a.   Electi per Conventum. 
joh. Norton 26 H. 8. 
M S. penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 15. b.    
All that I have further to say in relation to this place, is concerning the Free-School, situate in the field on the South side the town, towards Arrow. This was founded by Walter Newport of Holdenby in come: Northampton gent. who by his last Will and Testament 
f Ab exempl. ejusdem penès S. A. eq. aur.  bearing date 12. Junii 34. Eliz. gave the sum of 400 l. to buy lands or some annuity to the value of xx l. by the year, or more, to be employed to the use of a School for the teaching of poor men's children, either at Awseter or Herberye, as his brother in law Fortescue and Wagstaffe shall think best (for those are the words.) Whereupon accordingly did the said Mr. Will. Fortescue settle a Rent-charge of xx l. per an. for that purpose, to be received out of his manor of Wetheley, in this County, for ever.  
No sooner hath Arrow past the skirts of this town, but that Alne joining therewith much enlargeth its channel; unto the head whereof I must now ascend, which will guide me through the midst of this Hundred, wherein the rest of those places, to be discoursed of do, for the most part, lie situate.   

Tanworth.  
THis, though it is so far distant from Brailes, was anciently a member thereof, and so consequently within Kineton Hundred, whereof it still continues: Nevertheless, in regard that the Rivers are my principal guides, I shall here take notice of it; in the first place observing, that before the Norman Conquest, Edwin Earl of Mercia possessed it, as part of that great Lordship; so that it being then assessed therewith, it was not severed from it, when the ancient Hundreds (whereof I have elsewhere spoke) became altered to what they are now. And being thus involved with Brailes, it is not particularly mentioned in the Conquerors Survey, though there is no doubt but that it extended to no small part of those xlvi. hides, which Brailes is in that Record certified to contain: for the woods belonging to that spacious Lordship were then certified 
g Domesd. lib.  to be no less than three miles in length and two in breadth, whereas the Country about Brailes is for the most part Champion, and this merely Woodland. But being seized on by the K. with the rest of Earl Edwine's lands, it was with Brailes and other great possessions, given to Henry de Newburgh upon his advancement to the Earldom of Warwick, as I have elsewhere intimated: Howbeit, the first mention that ever I saw thereof, is in that confirmation 
h Regist. de Kenilw. p. 85.  of the Church to the Canons of Kenilworth, made by Simon Bishop of Worcester, towards the later end of K. H. 1. reign; wherein what is now the Church, was then called Capella de Tanewrtha, and passes as a member of Brailes, being disposed 
i Ib. p. 21.  of to those Canons by Roger Earl of Warwick, son and successor to the before specified Henry. And continuing to the succeeding Earls, it was in 9 joh. (inter alia) assigned 
k F. levat. 9 Joh.  to Alice the widow of Earl Waleran, to hold in dower during her life; and in 26 H. 3. to 
l Claus. 26. H. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  Ela the widow of Earl Thomas: and after this, viz. in 31. H. 3. upon the Agreement betwixt Will. Mauduit and Alice his wife, and john de Plessets and Margery then Countess of Warwick his wife (which Alice was Aunt and heir to the said Countess) it was one of the manors settled 
m F. the div. Com. levat. 3. sept. Hill. 31 H. 3.  upon the same john de Plessets for life, in case he survived the said Margery.  
But Ela the Countess being then living, it rested in her possession, who had a Charter 
n Cart. 36. H. 3. m. 27.  of Free-warren granted to her for life, here, and in the rest of the Lordships of her dowry, bearing date 2 nou. 36 H. 3. Which Ela afterwards marrying to Philip Basset, had in 49 H. 3. not only a Confirmation 
o Cart. 54 H 3. m. 14. per Insp.  for her enjoyment hereof, during her own life, by Will. Mauduit then Earl of Warwick, but likewise a grant 
p Cart. 54 H 3. m. 14. per. Insp.  that the said Philip her husband might hold it during his life, in case he should survive her. Howbeit, in 13 E. 1. I find that Will. de Beauchamp, than Earl of Warwick, claimed a Court Leet, Assize of Bread and Beer, Freewarren, Gallows, Infangthef, tumbril, and Weifs within this Lordship by Prescription; all which were 
q Rot. de Quo W.  allowed: whereby, it seems, that he had then possession thereof, though the before specified Ela was then alive; by some Agreement, 'tis like; for she did not totally quit her interest here till 17 E. 1. but then, by her Deed 
r Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 97. a.  bearing date at Osney (1 junii) she passed over, and released the same unto him. In 9 E. 2. being in the King's hands, by reason of the minority of Thomas son and heir to Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and valued at xxxiv l. xuj. s. iiii d. ob. per an. it was, with the Castle of Warwick, and the rest of his possessions, in regard of the notable services performed by the said Earl, as the grant imports, assigned 
s Rot. F. 9 E. 2. m. 11.  to his Executors for the use of the said Thomas.  
But, notwithstanding that assignation, it was (with divers other great Lordships, part of the possessions of the deceased Earl) again resumed into the King's hands, and in 11 E. 2. disposed 
t Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 2. m. 24.  of to Hugh le Despenser the elder, to hold till the heir should accomplish his full age. After which, viz. in 18 E. 3. did T. de Beauchamp, the succeeding Earl 
u F. de. div. Com. levat. Oct. Trim. 18 E. 3.  entail it, together with the Castle of Warwick, and divers other Lordships, upon his issue male (where the names of his several sons are recited.) To whose posterity it continued till 3 H. 7. (as in my discourse of those Earls is manifested) but then coming to the Crown, was by K. H. 8. in 36 of his reign, in consideration of 630 l. 16 s. 2 d. granted 
w Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 10.  unto Sir George Throgmorton Kt. to be held in Capite by the xxth part of a Kts. fee; in whose Family it continued till Thomas Throgmorton, Esq. by virtue of an Act of Parl. in 2 jac. sold it to Andrew Archer Esq. whose son and heir viz. Sir Sim. Archer Kt. now enjoys it.  
That the Church (dedicated to St. Mary Magd.) was originally but a Chapel belonging to Brailes, and therewith granted to the Canons of Kenilworth in H. 1. time, I have already showed: but in 3 joh. it had the reputation of a Church, if not before: for then by an Agreement 
x F. levat. 3 Joh.  betwixt those Canons and Waleran Earl of Warwick, touching the future Presentation thereto, it was determined, that whensoever it might happen to be void, the Earl and his heirs should nominate a Clerk to the Canons of Kenilworth, and they to present him to the Bishop; and that the said Canons should thenceforth receive out of it, at the hands of the present Parson incumbent, a yearly Pension of two marks of silver, upon the Feast days of St. Mich. the archangel, and the Annunciation of our Lady by equal portions, and a stone of Wax on Candlemass day, for ever. About that time I find 
y Reg. de Kenilw. p. 93. , that John archdeacon of Worcester, being Parson here, had a Vicar under him called Roger de Warwick, the son of one Godwin, presented thereto by the Canons of Kenilworth; which Vicar did then pay to the said archdeacon, yearly, in the nature of a Pension, two Marks at Easter and Michaelmass by equal portions, and to the Canons of Kenilworth other two Marks and a stone of Wax, as anciently they had used to receive out of the same. But all the Glebe belonging thereto, was not given at the first Foundation thereof; for it is evident 
z Ex. autog. pen●s W. Paulet ar.  that Walter the son of Peter de Wolvardington, did, about the beginning of H. 3. time, grant unto Richard Lungespe the then Incumbent and his successors, in pure Alms, a certain message with the appurtenances, situate here in Tanworth; the witnesses to his grant, being Rob. de Lexinton, Jolanus de Nevil, and Gilbert de Preston, than Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, with others.  
In An. 1291 (19 E. 1.) this Church was rated 
a M S. in Scac. penes Rem. R.  at L. marks; but in 9 E. 2. the advouson thereof, being assigned 
b Claus. 9 ●. 2. m. 13.  to Alice the widow of Guy de Beauchamp E. of Warwick, as part of her dowry, it was valued at no more than xxx Marks. After which, viz. in 14 E. 3. the interest that the said Canons and Earl had therein, was passed 
c Pat. 14. E. 3. p. ●. in d. m. 30.  away to Will. de Clinton Earl of Hantingdon; that of the Canons upon the Sunday next after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle, reserving to themselves and their successors the Pension of two Marks and a stone of Wax yearly: at which time also they granted to them a message adjoining to the Church yard (which was part of the Glebe:) And that of the Earls by 
d Ib.  Thomas de Beauchamp then E. of Warwick 1 Martii the same year: all which was confirmed 
e Ib.  by the King: Whereupon the same Earl, on the first day of May next ensuing, bestowed 
f Ex autog. penès praefat. W. P.  that advouson with the appurtenances on his Priory of Maxstoke in this County, then newly founded by him, as I shall hereafter show: whereunto likewise the before specified Earl of Warwick, and Canons of Kenilworth did seal Releases 
g Ex autog. penès praefat. W. P.  of their several interests, scil. the Earl on the Thursday being the Feast day of St. Luke the Evang. and the Canons on the Feast day of S. Vincent the Martyr in 15 E. 3. reserving still the said Pension of two Marks and a stone of Wax to themselves and their successors for ever: after which ere long, the said Canons obtained an appropriation 
h Wolst. vol. 2. f. 39 b.  thereof (scil. ult. Dec. the same year) from Wolstan Bishop of Worcester; whereby it appears that the perpetual Vicar, having the cure of souls here, was to have a competent portion assigned unto him out of the fruits of the Church, extending to xx marks sterling per an. but that the said two marks per an. and the stone of Wax to the Canons of Kenilworth should be duly paid: And moreover that a Pension of two Marks per an. should be paid to the Bishop of Worcester and his successors: and to the 
i Ex Regist. de Pens. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn f. 10. b.  Prior and Monks of Worcester and their successors xx s. per an. whereupon ensued the Ordination 
k Wol●t. vol. 1 f. 24. b. etc.  of the vicarage, made by the same Bishop and dated at Hertlebury xi Martii an. 1341. (16 E. 3.)  
In 26 H. 8. the Rectory here was certified 
l M S. pen●s S.A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  to be worth iii l. xiii s. iiii d. per an. being so let at that time by Indenture: and the vicarage vi l. xiii s. iiii d. per an. which Rectory, with the advouson of the vicarage, was (inter alia) past 
m Pat. 30. H. 8. p. 4.  out of the Crown, together with the dissolved Monastery of Maxstoke, unto Charles Brandon D. of Suff. ult. Sept. 30 H. 8. And from the said Duke, excepting the advouson of the said vicarage, conveyed to Rob. traps, with Maxstoke also; being since sold 
n Ex autog. penès S.A. eq. aur.  viz. 2 Oct. 44. Eliz. to the before specified Andrew Archer, by Will. Poulet son of the Lord Giles Poulet, and Mary his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of Nich. son to the before specified Rob. traps: Which advouson coming by mean conveyance unto William. Stanley. L. Mouteagle, was by him 12. Jan. 12. Eliz. aliened unto Ellys Aynesworth of Bolton in come. Lanc. Gent. whose son and heir, by his deed bearing date 4 Oct. 21. Eliz. conveyed it to john Addenbrook of Beoley in come. Wigorn. yeoman: which John 12 Oct. 27 Eliz. past it to the same Andrew Archer.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Rad Bolemere Pbr. 3. Cal. Apr. 1292. 
Giff. f. 351. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Nich. le Boteler 17 Cal. Apr. 1303. 
Geyn. f. 13. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 
Thomas Talbot Cleric. 15. Cal. Febr. 1307. 
S. Ge●m. f. 38 a.   Idem Pr. & C. ad nominat. D. Hug. le Despenser ratione custodiae haered. Comitis Warw. 
Ingelram Berenger Cler. 4. Non. Oct. 1319. 
Cob. f. 17. a   Idem Pr. & C. ad nominat. D. Hug. le Despenser ratione custodiae haered. Comitis Warw. 
Mag. Ric. de Vppavene 11. Cal. Oct. 1322. 
Ib. f. 30. a.   Idem Pr. & conu. ad nominat. Edw. Regis Angl. ratione ut supra. 
D. Thom. de Pakynton Pbr. 8 Martii an. 1328. 
Horl. vol. 1. f. 18. b.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
Ric. le Gardiner Pbr. 17. Julii 1339. 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 17. b.   Will. de Clinton Comes Huntendon. 
D. Rob. Wyke 3 Apr. 1340. 
Wolst. vol. 2. f. 35. b.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
D. Will. de Coton 3. Maii 1340. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
D. Rob. de Folewode Pbr. 25. Aug. 1341. 
Ib. f. 50. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
Henr. le Gardner 19 Nou. 1349. 
S. Germ. f. 131. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
William. Tykenhale Pbr. 24. Maii 1375. 
Ib. f. 191. b.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
Ric. Dolfyn Pbr. 5. Aug. 1379. 
Wak. f. 13. a   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
Hugo de cooks Pbr. 21 Sept. 1381. 
Ib. f. 28. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
D. Ric. Martin 23 Maii 1398. 
Tid. f. 27. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
Tho. Hopley 23 Apr. 1399. 
Ib. f. 50. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
Will. bacon 21 Aug. 1402. 
Cliff. f. 17. b.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
Tho. Draper 16 Oct. 1046. 
Ib. f. 33. b.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
D. Will. Elys Cap. 14 julii 1420. 
Morg. vol. 2. f. 14. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
D. Ric. Greswould Pbr. 28. Nou. 1442. 
Bourch. f. 78. b.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
D. william. Swyneshede Cap. 3. Sept. 1465. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 189. b.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
D william. Harrys Cap. 17 julii 1471. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 20. a.   Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 
Rad. whitehede in leg. Bac. 12. Apr. 1514. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 107. b.   Henr. 8. Rex. Angl. 
D. Rad. Aleyne Cler. 13. Dec. 1537. 
Lat. f. 5. a.   Elizeus Aynsworth Gen. 
joh. Parks Cler. 7 Aug. 1573. 
Bul. f. 8. b.    

Monumental Inscriptions in this Church.  
Orate pro animabus Ricardi Fulwode armigeri, & Agnetis uxoris ejus; qui quidem Ricardus obiit xxiii die Februarii An. Dom. M.D. secundo, quorum animabus propitietur Deus.  
Orate pro animabus Roberti Fulwode armigeri, & Margaretae uxoris suae; qui quidem Robertus fuit excellentissimè doctrinatus, sive literatus in Communi lege Angliae, Et obiit xx die mensis Octobris An. D. 1531. Cujus animae propitietur Deus Amen.  
Here lieth buried Edward Archer Gent. whiles he lived was a friend to poor He died the xviith of Feburary. Anno D. 1592.  
✚  
Ricardum Dolfyn cerne homo  
locus tenet iste  
Aeternam lucem ei dare  
dedignaris Christ.  
But because this did import praying for the dead complaint was made to the Bishop, who caused that Inscription to be defaced, and instead of it set up this.  
JESUS  
Ricardum Dolfyn cerne homo  
mortuum, locm tenet Christi;  
Sed noluit locum Christi  
vivus intrare iste.  
Hic jacet Elizabetha filia Edwardi Gryffyn armigeri; obiit 7 Oct. 1608.  
In this Church were two Chantries, the one at the Altar of the blessed Virgin, and the other of St. Katherine. Of these, the former was founded by Robert Folewode, first Vicar of Tanworth after the Church became appropriated to the Canons of Makstoke: which Rob. by his Deed 
o Ex ●utog. penès Ca●●●. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  bearing date at Tanworth on the Feast day of S. Gervasius and Prochasius 19 E. 3. granted to one Ranulph de Folewode, and the heirs of his body, his capital message, with all the lands and tenements thereto belonging, heretofore possessed by one Will. de Lee, and situate in a place called Beaumunt; as also another mess. sometime belonging to Ric. de Piryhull, both in this Parish; to the intent that the said Ranulph, and his said heirs should find a competent Priest of good conversation, chosen by the twelve principal Inhabitants of the town, to celebrate divine service daily in this Church, at the said Altar of the Blessed Virgin, for all the living and dead of this Parish; as also for the Benefactors to the said Church and Chantry. Which Chantry-Priest, for the time being, was every year to take his corporal Oath on the Feast day of St. Mich. the archangel, in the presence of him the said Robert, his heirs and successors, that he would faithfully perform such service as abovesaid; and likewise daily say a Placebo and Dirige, with a special commendation of him the said Robert, by name, and his heirs: and if the said Ran. de Folewode did happen to departed this life without issue of his body, that then the messages, beforementioned, should remain to john de Lodbroke, and the heirs of his body, upon the like terms; and so for default of issue by him, to john le Archer, with these several remainders, in case of issue failing; viz. to Henry de Sidenhale, Rob. de Crewenhale, John Wodard, Will. Dolfyn, Will. Gower, Ric. Alleyn, Thomas Wystan, and Ric. at Berne, and the heirs of their bodies. To which Feoffment were witnesses Sir Peter de Montfort, Sir Edm. de Trussell, Sir Rog. de Aylesbury, and Sir Thomas Blancfront Kts. with others: The lands of this chantry being in 37 H. 8. valued 
p M S. pe●●s S A. eq. aur. f. 18. b.  at seven l. nineteen s. seven d. above all reprises.  
Touching the other chantry I find 
q Esc. 21. ●. 2. n. 64. , that in 14 R. 2. one Thomas Collins, of this town, gave to Thomas Archer, John Fullwode, and others, divers lands, for to find two Priests celebrating divine service, here, for ever: all which being forfeited to the King, in regard of such disposal made of them without the royal licence, contrary to the Statute in that case made and provided, were thereupon given away by K. Ric. unto one john Swet, who having a desire to assign over his right and state in them unto Rose Mountfort (than a great woman in this Parish) obtained a Pat. 
r Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. ut suprà.  from K. H. 4. in the first year of his reign, whereby the said K. gave them unto her and her heirs for ever, to the intent that sh● and they should provide and maintain two Chantrie-Priests to celebrate divine service daily in this Church, at the Altar of our Lady before mentioned, aswell for the good estate of the said K. Henry during this life, and afterwards for the health of his soul, and the souls of his Mother, and Queen deceased, as for the soul of the said Rose, and the souls of her ancestors and heirs, and other Benefactors to the said Chantrye. Which risen by her Deed 
s Ib.  bearing date 8 Maii in the same year, reciting the grant so made to her as abovesaid, gave those lands unto john Blakenhale, and Ric. Boys, Priests serving at the before specified Altar, to hold to them and their successors, Priests of that chantry, to celebrate divine service there for ever, according to the limitations before mentioned.  
The advouson of which chantry descended by the said Rose Mountfort to the Catesbies'; but by reason of the attainder of Sir Wil Catesby in 1 H. 7. was granted 
t Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 2. m. 9  in 3 H. 7. to Sir james Blount and to the heirs male of his body. In ●6 H. 8. the lands belonging thereto were valued 
u M S. penès eund. S.A. f. 22. a.  at xiii l. vi. s. viij d. per an. but in 
w Ex alio M S. penès eund. S.A. f. 18. b.  37 H. 8. to no more than seven l. seven s. iiii d. at which time I find it certified, that this Parish was xx miles in compass, so that in case of Plague or ohter sickness there, the Priests belonging thereto did use to assist the Vicar in ministering the Sacraments, and Sacramentals. The lands of both which Chantries, were granted 
x Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 2.  in 7 E. 6. to Kenelm Throkmorton, Clem. Throkmorton, and john Throkmorton Esquires and their heirs.  
I now come to the particular places of note within this Parish; viz. Umberslade, Monkspath, Cley-Hall, Codbarow, Cheswikes, Betlesworth, Lodbroke's-Mannour, Sidenhale, and Crewenhale; of which in their order.    

Vmberslade.  
THis, being only an ancient manor house, was in H. 2. time, partly given 
y Ex autog penès eund. S. A.  by Henry de Vilers (Sewer to Will. Earl of Warwick) unto Rob. Archer and Seliit his wife and to the heirs of Seliit; in which grant it is termed terra de Ombreslade, and the said Robert called Rob. Sagittarius; and partly by Roger de Hulehale, to her the said Seliit only. From which Robert and Seliit I have on the next page represented the lineal descendants, with their matches, clearly warranted from the original Charters and evidences of this ancient Family, whose principal seat it still continues.  
Of William the son to Rob. and Seliit I find, 
z Ib.  that he had a grant of much land, here in Tanworth, by Waleran Earl of Warwick about the beginning of K. John's reign, which is set forth by special boundaries according to the use of those times: and likewise a Bull 
a Ib.  from Pope Gregory the ixth for a peculiar chapel at this place, bearing date in 19 H. 3. In the Windows whereof are yet standing, and of no less antiquity than E. 3. time, the Arms of Beauchamp E. of Warwick, Clinton Earl of Huntingdon, as also of this Family, as they were then set up in the Glass. Which Will. left issue John; who, being Champion 
b Ib.  to Thomas Earl of Warwick, obtained a special Charter, 
c Ib.  from the said Earl, to himself and his heirs for freedom to hawk and hunt every where, within the territories of Tanworth, excepting the Park, and to excercise all other Liberties, belonging to the said Earl, within Monkspath and Ombreslade, paying therefore unto him and his heirs xii broad Arrow heads & a couple of Capons, at Whitsuntide yearly. This John had issue John, and divers other children, whereof Thomas was Lord Prior 
d Ib.  of the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England in 14 E. 2. which John, the younger, matching with Margery the daughter of Sir William. Traci of Todington in Gloucestershire (an eminent family in those parts) left issue John, and Thomas. Of which Thomas I find, that, having been in that 

Rob. Sagittarius temp. H. 2.- Seliit. 

Ricardus.  
Johannes.  
Will. le Archer obiit circa 23 H. 3.- Margeria. 

johanna ux. Walt. filii Sim. de Cherlecote.  
Isab. ux. Wil filii Rad. de Lee.  
Thomas.  
Joh. le Archer obiit temp. H. 3.- Christiana, secundò nupra Will. de Berneville. 

Tho. Prior S. Joh Hicrosol. in Anglia 14 E. 2.  
Wil Rector Eccl. de Pilardinton.  
Rob. Rector Eccl. de Queinton.  
joh. le Archer ob ante 28 E. 1.- Margeria filia Will. Traci de Toding ton in Com. Glouc. 

Ric. Rector Eccl. de Ilmindon 23 E. 3.  
Will. le Archer 2 E. 2.  
Thomas 10 E. 2.  
joh. le Archer obiit circa 22. E. 3.- Isabel filia Rad. Escote 1 E. 3. 

joh. le Archer 16 E. 3.  
Thomas le Archer obiit 46 E. 3.- Margareta filia .... Cleburie. 

Gilbertus' le Archer.  
Agnes filia Walteri Cokesey mil.- Thomas le Archer obiit 4 H. 6. aetat. 84. an.- Alicia ux. 2. 

Alicia filia Will. Hugford de Midleton in Com. Salop. mil. obiit 8. H. 5. Ric. Archer. obiit 11 E. 4. aetat. 85.- Margareta relicta Tho. Newport de Ercall ar. ux. 2.- Alicia filia & haeres Wil. Lea de Stotfold. ux. 3. 

joh. Archer obiit. 3. E. 4. vivo patre- Christiana sola filia & haeres Rad. de Blacklow Civis Lond. relicta Hen. Sewall, nupra 25 H. 6. 

joh. Archer obiit 4 Dec. 11. H. 8.- Alicia filia Baldwini Mountfort de Colshill mil. nupta 7 E. 4. 

joh. Archer obiit 16 Apr. 12. H. 8.- Margareta filia Humfridi Staftord de Blatherwick, nupta 19 H. 7. obiit 21. H. 8. 

Edw. Archer obiit coelebs temp. Jac. Regis.  
johannes.  
Robertus.  
Ric. Archer ob. 5. Oct. 36. H. 8. aet. 39- Matilda filia & cohaer. Nich. De la mere de Hereford parva ob. 23. Aug. 6 & 5. Ph. & M. 

Edw. Fulco. Miles.  
Francisca Wimfrida Anna  
Humfr. Archer obiit 24 Oct. 4. Eliz.- Anna filia Rob. Tounsend de Ludlow mil. Capit Justic. Walliae obiit 28 nou. 5. Jac. 

joh. Archer duxit Elianoram fill. & haer. Ric. Frewin de Handley in Com. Wigorn.  
Andrea's Archer ob. 23. Apr. An. 1629. Margar. filia Sim. Ralegh de Farnborough at. obiit 16 Aug. 1614 

Ric. Archer de Nethorp in Com. Oxon. duxit Marian fill. & haer. Roul. Bull de Nethorp.  
Simon Archer natus 21 Sept. 1581. factus eq. aur. per Regem jac. 21 Aug. 1624.- Anna filia joh. Ferrer de Tamworth castro eq. aur. 

Elizab.  
Penelope ux. Erasmi de Ligne ar.  
Anna ux. Phil. young de Kineton in Com. Salop. ar.  
Humfridus.  
Tho. duxit Annam fill. Ric. Leigh. Mercat. Lond.  
joh. Archer ob. coelebs.                  
Henricus.                 Rebellion with Thomas Earl of Lancaster in E. 2 time, he obtained a pardon 
e Pat. 16. E. 2. p. 1. m. 11.  by the means and intercession of his Uncle, the Prior of S. john's.  
But to the before specified John succeeded Thomas; and to him another Thomas; who by his deed 
f Penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  bearing date the Monday next after the Feast of the Purification of our Lady 49 E. 3. did, for the reverence he bore to the said blessed Virgin, as also to S. Thomas the Martyr, and All Saints, and for the health of his and his wife's souls, and of the souls of Thomas le Archer his Father, Margaret his Mother, his ancestors and heirs, and all the faithful deceased, grant licence to Ric. de Montfort and others, to amortize certain lands lying in Tanworth and held of him, for the founding of a chantry in the chapel of our Lady and S. Thomas the Martyr within the Church of Lapworth, (as I shall there more fully show) which Thomas was one of the Esquires to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, as appears by the said Earl's grant 
g Ex autog. penès praefat. S.A.  bearing date at Worcester 20 Martii 1. R 2. whereby he conferred upon him, by the title of dilecto nobis Scutifero Thomae le Archer, pro bono & laudabili servicio quod nobis impendit, & impendet in futurum (for so are the words of his Charter) a certain yearly Rent of Ci s. iiii d. issuing out of sundry tenements of the said Earls, in Worcester, to enjoy during his life: and in 21. R. 2. was in 
h Rot. F. 11 R. 2. m. 12.  Commission for the assessing and collecting a xvth. and xth. then granted to the K. in Parliament. This Thomas wedded 
i Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  Agnes the daughter to Sir Walter Cokesey of Worcestershire, and had a special Indulgence 
k Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  from Pope Boniface the ix th'. for the making choice of a Confessor, that might pronounce plenary remission to them, of all their sins, whereof with contrite hearts they should make confession at the time of their deaths.  
To him succeeded Richard, his son and heir, who took to his first wife 
l Claus. 3. H. 5. m. 14.  Alice the daughter to Will. Hugford of Midleton in Shropshire, and at length heir to her brother, being then the widow of Sir Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Kt. from which Lady the Families of Lucy and Archer are both descended. Which Richard was one of those persons of note in this County, who in 7 H. 5. had command 
m Rot. penès Camer. Scac.  to serve the King in person for the defence of the Realm; all those then required so to do, being such as did bear ancient Arms by descent from their Ancestors (as the words of the Writ do import.) But afterwards marrying several other wives 
n Ex autog. penès eund. S.A. ; viz. Margaret the widow unto Thomas Newport of Ercall in Shropshire, by reason whereof he resided there upon her jointure; and Alice the daughter and heir to Will. Ley of Stotfold in Saffordshire, he was in 20 H. 6. constituted 
o Rot. F. 20 H. 6. m. 18.  Shiriff of Staffordshire. In 35 H. 6. suggesting that he was to attend the King's service at Barwick upon tweed, under the command of Henry Percy Earl of Northumb. then Captain of the said town and Castle, he had a Patent 
p Pat. 35 H. 6. p. 2. m. 18.  of protection dated 8 junii: but the King being advertised that he did not go with the said Earl accordingly, revoked 
q Pat. 35 H. 6. p. 2. m. 18.  it. In his later time he lived at Stotfold before mentioned, and there made his Testament 
r Wat's q. 5.  18 jan. 9 E. 4. whereby he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Church of St. Mary Magd. here at Tanworth; giving unto the fabric thereof four marks, and appointing that xii pounds of wax should be burnt about his Hearse on the day of his funeral: as also that there should be viij new Torches made and lighted at his said exequys, especially during the celebration of Mass; which Torches to be held by 8. poor men, each of them having a russet Gown, with meat and drink for that day; and departed 
s Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  this life in 11 E. 4. being then 86 years of age.  
To whom succeeded 
t Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  three Johns as also another Richard, one of the Esquires of the body to King Henry the 8th. whose great grandchild Sir Simon Archer Kt. being a Gentleman much affected to, and very well versed in Antiquities, hath (besides the view of his own private evidences, whence what I have expressed of this Family is faithfully asserted) with great freeness and courtesy imparted unto me very many rarities for the furtherance of this present work; which, through his public respects to this County, having with no small industry and cost been got together, I have, in acknowledgement of the favour, and to his lasting honour cited in all places where they are made use of.   

Monkspath.  
THis; though it be only a large tract of ground, without any habitation there upon, carrieth the reputation of a manor, having been given 
u Ib.  by Will. Earl of UUarwick, in H. 2. time, to Roger de Hulehale and his heirs, to hold, with other lands, by the service of the 4th. part of a Kts. Fee; the bounds thereof being in that grant set forth by certain highways, small brooks, and other noted marks, one whereof is called Monkespethe and gave denomination at first thereto. Which Path I suppose was so named in regard that the Monks of Stoneley passed so oft that way to Bordsley abbey in UUorcestershire, for the reasons I have in my discourse of Stoneley expressed. To the posterity of the said Roger de Hulehale it continued for 4. descents: but then did Will. his great grandchild (scil. son of Robert, son of Will. son to the said Roger) sell 
w Ib.  it unto John the son of john le Archer, in H. 3. time● for Lx. marks; Robert his son, in 20 E. 1. confirming the grant. Since which time it hath continued in the Family of Archer, and is to this day in the possession of Sir Sim. Archer Kt. of whom in Umbreslade I have already made mention. But besides this manor, before spoken of● there is another, here, vulgarly called Little- Monkspath, and held 
x Ib.  of the manor of Tanworth by the 4th. part of a Kts. Fee, having been anciently possessed 
y  Ib. by the Mountforts of Colshill, and sold, in our time, by Sir Edw. Mountfort Kt. to .... Warner Vicar of Tanworth.   

Cley Hall.  
THis, being heretofore called 
z Ex autog. penès praefat. S. A.  Fulwode, gave first the surname unto an ancient Family, which descending 
a Ex autog. penès praefat. S. A.  by a younger son from the Offords of Offord (juxta, Wotton-Wawen) made their residence here. Of these john Fullwode, who bore 
b Ex autog. penès praefat. S. A.  for his arms gules a Cheveron betwixt three Mullets Argent, in 19 R. 2. obtained licence, 
c Ex autog. penès praefat. S. A.  from Tideman Bishop of Worcester, for a private Oratory thereat (which licence was renewed 
* Cliff. f. 8. a.  to him by his successor Ric. Clifford in 4 H. 4.) and left issue Richard, Eschaetor 
d Rot. F. 37. H. 6. m. 16.  for this County and Leicestershire in 37 H. 6. which Richard had issue Robert, a Lawyer, 
e Visit. come. Warw. 1619.  and a Justice of Peace in this Shire from 
f Pat. ●b an. 17. H. 7. usq. 1. H. 8. in. d.  17 H. 7. till his death, and sometimes likewise for 
g Pat. ●b an. 17. H. 7. usq. 1. H. 8. in. d.  Gaol delivery. From whom, by John a second son, descended 
h Visit. come. War. ut suprà.  the Fullwodes, late of Ford Hall: By Robert a third, those of Little Alne in this County; and by Richard, his eldest, Robert. Which Robert in 35 Eliz. sold 
i Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  it unto Thomas Greswould, of whose Executors, in 44. of the same Queen's reign, it was purchased 
k Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  by one Thomas Spooner: whose grandchild, William, past it in our time unto Andrew Archer of Tanworth Esq. Father to Sir Sim. Archer Kt. the present owner thereof.   

Codbarow.  
THis, taking, its name originally (as I guess) from the British word Coed, which signifieth a Wood, and the Saxon Barow, importing a place of defence, hath been a very ancient seat (as may seem by the moat) and belonging to the Mountforts of Lapworth; Richard de Mountfort and Rose his wife being possessed 
l Ex autog. in Scac. in baga de Catesby.  of it in 37 E. 3. From whom it descended to Will. Mountfort their son and heir; and by partition, as it seems, came to Ric. Merebroke with Helen one of the daughters and coheirs to the said William: Which Richard by his deed 
m Ex autog. penès praefat. S.A.  dated in 5 H. 6. entailed it, for default of issue by Will. his son and Alice his daughter, upon john Catesby and Margaret his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten (the said Margaret being the other daughter and coheir to the above specified Will. Mountfort, as in Lapworth is declared) by which Entail it is styled the manor of Codbarow. But it descended to the issue of the said Alice by john Norris her husband, as the grant 
n ●b.  thereof, made by john Norris of Yatenden in come. Berks. Kt. unto William. Dauntsey of the City of London Mercer, and William. Sheldon then of the inner Temple Gentleman, bearing date 27 nou. 26 H. 8. doth import; which (it seems) was in trust for the behoof of William. Willington of Barcheston Esq. as the words of his Testament 
o Ab. exempl. ejusd. penès T. Holt. eq. aur. et B.  do manifest, whereby he gave it to Anne his daughter, than the wife of Francis Mountfort Esq. and her heirs; whose grandson Sir Edw. Mountfort of Bescote in come. Staff. Kt. sold 
p Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  it to Sim. Archer of Tanworth Gent. (afterwards Kt.) 10 julii 9 jac. which Sir Simon is the present owner thereof.   

Cheswike.  
THis is only a kind of old Fortification, whereof the grounds wherein 'tis situate assume the name; and by the form of it, and depth of the trenches (though the circuit thereof be not large) seems to have been a Roman work, the later syllable, Wyke, importing no less, which signifieth in our old English a Castle or fortification: But all that I have seen of it, from any good authority, is that the Family of Broughton, juxta Banbury in Oxfordshire, were anciently owners of it: for in 29 E. 1 john de Broghton had a Charter 
q Cart. 29. E. 1. n. 53.  of Free-warren granted to him in all his demesn lands here, as well as those at Broughton; and that in 42 E. 3. Sir Thomas Broughton Kt. sold 
r Ex autog. penès T. waring Gen.  it unto john waring and Ric. Gower, the principal part whereof Gower had; from whose heir it was purchased in our time by one Will. Bache.   

Betlesworth.  
THe first mention I find of this place is in the Charter 
s Ex autog. penès praefat S. A.  made by Will. Earl of Warwick in H. 2. time, to Roger de Vlehale, of that circuit of ground called Monkespathe, already spoke of; wherein he gives to the said Roger, quicquid habuit in Betheleswortha, scil. totum tenementum quod Ricardus signior, & Ric. junior de se tenuerunt. Whether this were the grant, whereby that past, which was afterwards reputed the manor, I know not; if not, then did this continue unto the family of Ulehale, and went with Monkspath (as 'tis like) unto john le Archer, as involved therewith, though not particularly mentioned. But for that which afterwards was reputed the manor, it was about the beginning of H. 3. time, granted 
t Ex Coll. W. Burton.  by Ralph de Wilinton unto Rog. Durevassall. Which Roger making thereat his residenc, did, by reason of its remoteness from the Parish Church (whereunto in Winter time, the ways were bad) in 41 H. 3. obtain licence 
u Ex autog. penès Rob. Throkmorton Bar.  from Pope Alex. the 4th. to build a chapel here, and to have a Priest for the celebration of divine service therein; Nicholas Longespe, at that time Rector of Tanworth, likewise assenting thereto; but reserving, 
* Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  in consideration thereof, from the said Roger and his successors, to the said Mother-Church of Tanworth, a Wax Candle of half a pound weight to be yearly paid on the Feast day of S. Mary Magdalen.  
From this Rog. Durvassall descended Nicholas (as in Spernoure I shall show) who together with Rose his wife were jointly seized 
w Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  hereof: but he dying, and leaving her a widow, she became the sole owner of it, and was married 
x Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  to Ric. de Mountfort: Howbeit, after the death of the same Nicholas, Will. de Spernore, his brother, made entry therein, and disseised 
y Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby.  the said Richard and Rose, so that suits grew betwixt them; yet at last they came to an Agreement 
z Ex autog. penès Camer. Scac. in baga de Catesby. , whereby (it seems that Mountfort was to enjoy it: by which means it came to the Catesbies', as the pedigree in Lapworth will show, Robert Catesby signior being seized 
a Ex autog. penès praefat. S. A.  of it in 36 H. 6. from whom descended Ric. Catesby Esq. who in 25 H. 8. sold 
b Ex autog. penès T. Greene.  it to Thomas Green, whose great grandchild now enjoys it.   

Lodbrokes' manor.  
THat this was anciently belonging to some of the Family of Lodbroke, is not to be doubted; howbeit till 8 H. 4. I have not met with any mention of it: but than it appears 
c Claus. 8. H. 4. n. 19  that Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick possessed it in R. 2. time, and that it was held of the King as of the Honour of Peverell: From which Thomas, divolving to the succeeding Earls, it came in 3 H. 7. to the Crown, with the rest of their lands (as in Warwick may be seen) and continued therein till 36 H. 8. that Sir George Throgmorton purchased it 
d Ex autog. penès Praefat. S.A. , with the manor of Tanworth; since which time it hath accompanied the possession of that Lordship.   

Sidenhale.  
OF this place I can say little, other than that there was a Family which took their denomination thereof, and did bear 
e Ib.  for their Arms a Fez betwixt three Cressants, in 7 R 2. By a daughter and coheir of which Family, it came 
f Ib.  in 4 E. 3. to Fulwode of Cley Hall, and by one of them was sold to ..... Hugford of Henwood; in whose line it continued till john Hugford late of Henwood, sold it to Nath. cooks of Ingen near Stratford.   

Crewenhale.  
THere was also a Family that assumed their surname from hence, as anciently as H. 3. time, and bore 
g Ib.  for their arms Nebule Arg. and sable, upon a Fez gules three broad Arrow heads Or; of which I have seen 
h Ib.  five descents in the male line; the last whereof was john de Crewenhale, who had one only daughter and heir married 
i Ib.  in H. 6. time, to Will. Parker of Chartley in Staffordshire: which Will. had issue 
k Ib.  by her Thomas, and he Thomas, and he john Parker, who died 
l Ib.  18 H. 8. leaving issue Alice his daughter and heir, wedded to Thomas Greswould, second son to Ric. Greswould of Solihull in this County, from whom the Greswoulds of Cobington, who now enjoy this place, are descended.   

Packwood.  
ALne, having thus past that large Parish of Tanworth, enters the Hundred of Barlichway; wherein, before it hath gone two miles, the access of a petty stream called Silesburne, which hath its beginning in the nook of Kineton Hundred● before mentioned, about the edge of Packwood ● enlargeth its channel. This place (sc. Packwood) lying in the utmost corner of Barlichway Hundred, and bordering upon Hemlingford, is reputed to be a member of Kineton Hundred, and as it hath in all Taxes anciently paid therewith, so doth it still; the reason whereof I conceive to be, because it was originally a member of Wasperton (whereof I have already spoke) though it lie at so great a distance from thence, and so consequently belonging to the Monks of Coventre; which was no strange thing, consisidering what I have said in Tanworth relating to Brailes. Yet the first mention that I do find in Record of it, by name, is in 7 R. 1. where Philip de Kingtone levied a Fine thereof to Roger de Cherlecote: But it afterwards came again to those Monks (it seems) for in 41 H. 3. upon that grant 
m Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 4.  of Freewarren, which they had in divers of their manors, this of Packwood is instanced for one: and in 44 H. 3. upon the appropriation 
n Rot. R. Molend m. 4.  of all the Churches, and Tithes, which were within any of their lands, it is there enumerated amongst the rest. Howbeit, that which chief shows it to have been a member of Wasperton, and so consequently to have passed therewith to the Monastery of Coventre, upon the very Foundation thereof by Earl Leofrike, is the Record 
o Inq. per H. Not. etc. f. 64. b.  of 7 E. 1. where, it being certified that the Prior of Coventre was Lord of both (for they are there joined together) it is said thus, Et tenet per Cartam & Warrantum S. Edwardi Regis, & per confirmationes plurimorum Regum.  
At which time (viz. 7 E. 1.) the Monks had 
p Ib. f. 65. a.  here two Carucates of land in demesn, and two tenants, which held one yard land by performing divers servile labours, being subject to what tax and exaction the Prior was pleased to impose upon them: As also six Freeholders, who held two yard land and a half under several Rents, and suit of Court twice in the year; and at the same time a certain Park enclosed, with an Out-wood, and not within the precincts of any Forest. But to put it out of all doubt, that it was a member of Wasperton, I shall vouch one more authority, viz. the taxation 
q In Scac. penès Rem.  of the Temporalties belonging to the Religious houses in an. 1291. 19 E. 1. where it is said thus Prior de Coventre habet apud Pacwode, quod est membrum de Wasperton duas carucat asterrae, & valet Carucata x s. & de redditu Assisa seven marc. & unum molendinum aquaticum, quod valet vi s. viij d. & de placitis & perquisitis two s. The meats and bounds of which manor are exactly set forth in the leaguer 
r In Scac. penès Rem. R. f. 208. b.  book of Coventre, where divers other things relating thereto (that for brevity I omit) are to be found.  
As for the particular privileges that the Monks had here, I shall not need to recounc them, forasmuch as in Coventre it appeareth what they were, throughout all their manors in 13 E. 1. In 26 H. 8. upon the Survey then taken the value of what the before specified Monks had in this place, was thus certified; viz. in 
s M S. penès S. A. equ. aur. f. 23. b.  Rent of assize ix s. v. d. In 
t Ib. f. 24. a.  lands, tenements pastures, and a Mill, xiiii l. viij s. iiii d. and the ferm 
u Ib. f. 26. a  of the manor seven l. xiiii s. iiii d. Out of which was allowed 
w Ib. f. 27. b.  to Thomas Hugyn then bailiff. an Annuity of xxvi s. viij d. But coming to the Crown at the general dissolution in 30 H. 8. it was by the said King's Letters 
x Pat. 35. H. 8. p. 10.  Pat. bearing date 8 Feb. 35. H. 8. past (inter alia) to Will. Willington (then of Barcheston Esq.) and Will. Sheldon (of Beoley, who had wedded one of his daughters) and to the heirs of the said Will. Sheldon, together with the advouson of the Church, to be held in Capite. Which W. Sheldon granted it to Rob. Burdet of Bramcote Esq. who died 
y Esc. 4 E. 6.  seized thereof 11 jan. 2 E. 6. leaving Thomas his son and heir xuj years of age: which Thomas had issue 
z Esc. 33. Eliz.  Robert; who, in consideration of two thousand pounds, demised 
a Esc. 4. Jac.  it to Thomas Spenser Esq. (late of Claverdon) for 2000 years, by which means it came to Sir Will. Spenser of Yarnton in come. Oxon. upon whom a great part of the said T. Spenser's estate was settled.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Giles) anciently appropriated to the Monks of Coventre, as I have already intimated, was long after, viz. in H. 6. time, reputed 
b Regist. de Coventre f. 208. b.  but for a chapel (Wasperton doubtless being the mother Church) and therefore not Presentative; the Curate having then allowed 
c Ib.  unto him for his annual Salary, the small Tithes, with the Altarage; the Tithe Corn and all living Mortuaries being received 
d Ib.  by the said Monks. All which Tithes and Oblations, together with the Glebe, being allowed to the Curate for his stipend, were in 26 H. 8. valued 
e M S. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 61. a.  at C s. per an. In 30 Eliz. (amongst divers other things) there was a grant 
f Pat. 30. Eliz. p. 7.  made by the Queen to one Ed. Wymerke, of the chapel here, by the name of libera Capella de Pacwode cum pertinentiis: but this (as I conceive) is of the same nature as those Patents were to Tipper and Daw, apprehending it to be concealed land.   

Lapworth.  
THis, being given 
g Ex Regist. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 1. a.  to the bishopric of Worcester by Kenulph K. of Mercia, in the time of Denebert the ix th'. Bishop of that See, continued thereto till the days of K. Canutus the Dane: but Brightegus the then Bishop, being sent into Saxony, to conduct Gunnilda the King's daughter, wedded to Cono the Emperor; having a special servant called Hearlewinus attend upon him in that journey, as a reward for his pains and travail, bestowed upon him this Village, then reckoned for no more than half a hide, reserving xiid. yearly to be paid at the Feast of the Assumption of our Lady in acknowledgement of the Church its right, as the Register 
h In Bibls. Cotton. f. 136. b.  of Worcester manifests, where it is written Lappawurthin; so that after that time the Bishops had no more to do here. In the conquerors time Hugh de Grentemaisnill held it, as appears by the general Survey 
i Domesd. lib.  then made, in which it is written Lapeforde, and certified to contain 1 hide, the woods extending to two miles in length, and 1 in breadth; the whole being valued at xx s. But immediately before the Norman invasion, it was the freehold of one Baldwinus; who afterwards being glad to stoop (as most others than did) became Tenant thereof to the said Hugh, as an ancient Register belonging to the Bishops of Worcester showeth, wherein it is written Lappewrte, and said to be de Soca Episcopi, being held of the Bishop's manor of Old-Stratford.  
From hence till K. H. 3. time, having no light from Record to guide me, I must, by what appears afterwards, only guests at the most probable course of its succession; which, I conceive was thus; viz. that with the rest of Grentemasnill's lands, it came by the daughter and heir of that Family, to Rob. surnamed Blanchmains, Earl of Leicester in H. 2. time (unto whom 'tis manifest that she was wedded) and that the ancestor of Henry Pipard, who lived in H. 3. time, obtained it by Feoffment from that Earl, or the said Henry himself from some of his descendants: for certain 
k Inq. Hundr. 4. E. 1. in baga de Ragman penès Cam. Scac.  it is, that those Earls of Leicester were superior Lords hereof; and that this Henry was possessed of it, I have testimony 
l Ex autog. in Scac. in baga de Catesby.  enough. But the first particular mention relating to him, that I have met with, which hath any date, is in 20 H. 3. where it appears that there was a Fine 
m xv Trin.  levied betwixt him and Nichola his wife on the one part, and john coming, Geffrey Corbizon, and Julian his wife, on the other; of two yard land here: And there is no doubt but that this was his seat; for in sundry Deeds, 
n In baga de Catesby ut supr. à  which I have seen, he is not only styled Capitalis Dominus Feodi de Lapworth; but it is evident that there was a manor house, here, in those times.  
It should seem that he was a man of the superior rank; for in ●5 H. 3. I find him in Commission 
o Pat. 25. H. 3. in d.  for the Gaol delivery at Warwick, and likewise one of the Justices of Assize; so also 
p Rot. F. 26. H. 3. m. 13.  in 26. and 
q Pat. 31. H. 3. in d.  31. H. 3. In 
r Claus. 34. H. 3. m. 13.  34 H. 3. he bore the office of Eschaetor in this County. In 36 H. 3. he was again one 
s Pat. 36. H. 3. in d.  of the justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick, and left issue two daughters his heirs, viz. 
t Plac. de T. Trin. 14. E. 1. Rot. 57  Dionysia the wife of Sir Rob. de Harecurt Kt. and Cecilie married to Sir Thomas de Bishopsden Kt. upon partition made betwixt which coheirs, this Lordship fell to Dionysia, as it seems; for I find 
u Esc. 50. H. 3.  that in 49 H. 3. it was in the hands of Sim. de Mountfort Earl of Leicester, in respect of the minority of Will. de Harecurt son and heir to the said Robert: which Will. about the beginning of E. 1. time, granted 
w Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  unto Henry de Braunteston and his heirs, a certain part of his Court and capital mansion here, viz. that lying towards the West from the great gate by the Wall, which (then) extended to an Oak standing before the door of the old Grange, with the advouson of the Church, and the homage and service of sundry Freeholders: To which D●ed is his Seal of Arms affixed (scil. Or two bars gules) And after this did the said Will. grant 
x 〈◊〉 f. 250. b.  (or rather confirm) unto S●r. Will. de Bishopsden, his nephew (viz. son and heir of Sir Thomas de Bishopsden) certain lands lying here, which Henry Pipard, before specified, had formerly given to Sim. Bagot of Preston, together with the advouson of the Church; and divers other lands, lying also here in Lapworth, which the said Sir Will. de Bishopsden, and Sir Thomas de Bishopsden Father of the said Will. had obtained from sundry other persons; for which grant he reserved to himself and his heirs the Rent of one barbed Arrow to be paid yearly at the Feast of Pentecost for all services.  

D. Hugo de Brandeston miles obiit 27 E. 1. 

Henricus de Brandestone 11 E. 2.- Petronilla 11 E. 2. 

Hugo de Brandeston defunctus 36 E ●.- Sibilla. 

Nich. Dur vassal 1 maritus- Ronsia una filiarum & cohaer.- Ric. de Miteforti, nothus 47 E. 3. 

D. Petrus de Monteforti dominus de Bellodeserto  
Will. Montfort fill. & haeres 14 R. 2.- Agnes. 

Margareta filia & haeres.- joh. Catesby de Ashby-Legers in come. Northamp. 

Will. Catesby miles- Philippe filia & una haered. Will. Bishopsden mil.    
Elena uxor Ricardi Merebroke.    
Thomas Montfort.    
Agnes uxor Philippi de Ailesbury, postea Joh. Bukmore. 

Rog. Ailesbury de Lapworth.    
Beatrix monialis apud Wroxhale.    
Leticia.      
Magister Henricus de Brandestone 7 E. 1.   
Of Henry de Brandeston, above mentioned, I find, that he was a Priest or professor in some learning, for he hath the addition of Magister, 
y Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  and that he granted 
z Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  this manor to Hugh de Brandeston, his brother, and Margaret his wife, and to the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten: which Hugh, (being a Knight 
a Plac. de Iu●. & Ass. 13 E 1.  in 13 E. 1. had in 21. E. 1. a Charter 
b Cart. 21. E. 1. n. 32.  of Freewarren granted to him in all his demesn lands here; & from 
c Pat. de ●●sd. an. in d.  23 till 27 E. 1. was every year one of the Commissioners for the Gaol delivery at Warwick: But after the death of Edmund Earl of Lancaster in 25 E. 1. it was certified 
d Esc. 25. E. 1. n. 51.  that the said Sir Hugh held this manor of him by the service of half a Kts. fee, doing homage and suit to the Court held for the same Honour of Leicester every three weeks; and that all his Tenants did use to repair to the Court Leet belonging to that Honour. And upon his death, which happened in 27 E. 1. it appears 
e Esc. 27. E. 1. n. 33.  that the extent of what he had here, in Lapworth, over and above the manor, was 3 Carucates of land, every Carucate containing 3. Virgates, and every Virgate xuj acres, Henry his son and heir being then 16 years of age. Which Henry, in 11 E. 2. acquired 
f Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  from Hugh de Lodbroke Parson of Blaby in Leicestersh. the inheritance of another manor here, whereof Lettuce daughter to him the said Henry had an estate for life, by grant from the said Parson. But after this it was not long ere that the same Henry past 
g Ex autog. penès T. Holt eq. aur. & B.  away one of these manors to Sir john de Bishopsden Kt. as appea●s by his deed, and a special Mandate 
h Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  directed to all his Freeholders, and Customary Tenants, here in Lapworth, for to attourn unto him, which I conceive to be that called Bushwood Hall; for at Bushwood (there written Bispwode) doth the same bear date in 14 E. 2.  
To which Henry succeeded Hugh his son and heir, whom I find 
i Ib.  frequently styled Dominus de Lapworth having in 11 E. 3. obtained a Lease 
k Ib.  thereof from Sir john de Bishopsden Kt. for xl. years. In 33 E. 3. being constituted 
l Pat. 33. E. 1. in d. p. 3. m. 7.  one of the Commissioners of Array in this County, he bore 
m Ex autog. ut sup●a  for his arms two Bars with a bendlet over them, and died in 36 E. 3. as it should seem; for than doth it appear 
n Ex autog. penès E. Pe●o eq. aur.  that Sibilla his wife was a widow; leaving issue 3 daughters, viz. Beatrice 
o Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  a Nun at Wroxhall, Agnes wedded 
p Ex autog. penès S. Arche● eq. aur.  to Philip de Aylesbury, and Rose to 
q Ex autog. penès S. Arche● eq. aur.  Richard de Montfort; betwixt which two last mentioned daughters, his inheritance here became divided 
r Ex autog. penès S. Arche● eq. aur.  in 43 E. 3. and that of Letice, their Aunt, in 
s Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  47 E. 3. (Which Philip de A●lesbury was Lord of Edston in this County.) This Ric. de Mountfort (a younger son to Sir Peter de Montfort by Lora de Astley a Concubine, as in Beldesert appeareth) after his marriage with the above mentioned Rose, resided here at Lapworth as I think; for I find 
t Ib.  that he frequently wrote himself of this place. In 37 E. 3. he was 
u Claus. 37. E. 3. in d. m. 16.  one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parl. then held at Westm. and in 46 E. 3. he and his wife came to an Agreement 
w F. levat. Oct. Hill.  with Phil. de Ailesbury and Agnes his wife, for their moiety of this manor; by which it appears, that they the said Ric. and Rose should hold it during their lives, paying to the before specified Philip and Agnes a Rose yearly at the Feast of the Nativity of St. john Bapt. but that after their deceases it should return to the above mentioned Philip and Agnes, and the heirs of the said Agnes.  
In 47 E. 3 this Ric. de Mountfort founded 
x Pat. 47. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  a chantry here at Lapworth (as when I come to speak of the Church shall be showed) In 48 E. 3. he was in 
y Rot. F. 4●. E. 3. m. 11.  Commission for assessing a Tenth and xvth. in this County, then granted to the K. in Parl. and bore 
z Ex autog. penès praefat. S.A.  for his arms the paternal cote of that Family (scil. Rendè of ten pieces Or and Azure) with a border gules. Of Rose his wife, I find that she lived many years after him; and in 1 H. 4. founded 
a Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  a chantry in the Church of Tanworth (residing 
Pev. f. ●5. b.  then at Codbarow within that Parish) and by her Deed 
b Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  bearing date at Lapworth the Tuesday next after the Feast of St. Faith the Virgin 6 H. 5. past away the inheritance of this manor to john Catesby of Ashby-Legers in Northamptonshire, and other Feoffees; which John, having wedded 
c Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  Margaret, one of the two daughters and coheirs to Will. Mountfort, son and heir of Ric. Mountfort and Rose his wife, before mentioned, granted back to her the said Rose an estate for term of life therein. After which it was not long, ere all these manors in Lapworth became united: For Rog. Aylesbury, son and heir to the before specified Philip and Agnes, by his Deed 
d Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  bearing date 13 H. 4. granting all the lands in this County, accrueing to him by inheritance from his said Father and mother, unto Sir Will. Bishopsden Kt. and his heirs, amongst which Lapworth Hall juxta Henle is mentioned; Sir Will. Catesby Kt. son and heir to the said John, taking to wife 
e Inser. tu●●●● apud Ashby-Lege●s.  Philippe one of the daughters and coheirs to the same Sir W. de Bishopsden, became in her right seized thereof: Forasmuch therefore, as the said Sir Will. Catesby and his descendants, till of late time, being possessed of this Lordship, and had for the most part their residence here; and that his ancestors from E. 3. time, had a fair estate at Rodburne and Lodbroke, in this County, I have here resolved to speak historically of them.  
I have seen an ancient pedigree, which makes Will. de Catesby (the first that assumed this surname in E. 1. time, as is there expressed) to be son of john de Esseby, Brother to Will. de Esseby of Esseby, now commonly called Ashby ..... in come. Northampt. Whether that were so or not I am not con●cern'd to enquite; but that they sprung from the Family of Esseby is not improbable, considering that divers younger sons in those times, relinquished their paternal names, and took other from the places where they seated themselves; and that the two Lions passant, which for many ages they have born for their Arms, is the same Coat which Esseby gave, by their Seals 
f Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  appeareth. But the ancientest Lordship that any of them had in Warwicksh. is that of Lodbroke, which Will. de Catesby obtained in E. 3 time; first by an estate in reversion entailed upon him in 21 E. 3. and afterwards through Releases made by those that had the present interest (as in Lodbroke is showed.) Nevertheless, before this, it doth appear by his special employments, that the said Will. had some interest in this County; for in 13 E. 3. he served 
g Claus. 13. E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 3.  as one of the Knights for the Shire in the Parl. then held at Westm. And the next year following was constituted 
h Rot. F. 14 E. 3. m. 13.  Eschaetor for this County and Leicestershire, together with the Counties of Nott. Derb. and Lanc. being the same year also Kt. 
i Claus. 14 E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 2.  for this Shire in the Parl. of Westm.  
Several times also did he afterwards serve, as Kt. for this Shire; viz. 
k Claus. de iisd. an. in d.  in 27.28.31. and 39 E. 3. those Parliaments being held at Westm. and in 28 E. 3. was in 
l Pat. 28. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 25.  Commission with other persons of the superior rank, for enquiry touching the excess of Labourers wages; as also for conservation of the Peace for divers 
m Pat. ab. an. 33. usq. 38 E. 3. in d.  years: In 
n Pat. 33. E. 3. in d. p. 3. m. 7.  33 for arraying of soldiers. In 37 he had a special Pat. 
o Pat. 37. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  to exempt him from serving on Juries, as also from the Office of Shiriff, bailiff, Eschaetor, or Coroner. In 40 E. 3. he was assigned 
p Pat. 40. E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  one of the Commissioners 

Will. de Catesby 13 E. 3. 

Joh. de Catesby 36 E. 3.- 
b Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  Emma fill. & haeres Rob. de Crawnford. 

Will. de Catesby fill. & haeres ob. s. p. 9 H. 4.  
joh. de Catesby frater & haeres 9 H. 4. Margar. una fill. & cohaer. Wil de Montfort. 

Edm. Catesby defunctus 17. E. 4. 

joh. Catesby de Stowell ar. 16. E. 4.    
Wil Catesby miles 31 H. 6.- Philippe una fill. & haered. Wil Bishopsden mil. ux. 1. 

Wil Catesby attinctus 1 H. 7.- 
f Pat. 10 H. 7. m. 14.  Margareta fill. Wil D. Zouch. 

Georgius Catesby restitutus 11 H. 7. Eliz. filia Ricardi Empson mil. 

Will. Catesby defunctus 10. H. 8.  
Dorothea filia joh. Spenser mil. ux. 1. Ric. Catesby miles obiit 7 E. 6. 

Will. Catesby obiit vivo patre.- 
g Tashe q. 19  Cath. filia & una cohaer. Wil Willington ar. 

Will. Catesby miles 20 Eliz.- Anna filia Rob. Throkmorton de Coughton mil. nupta 11 Eliz. 

Anna ux. Henr. Brown eq. aur.  
Robertus Catesby attinctus 3. lac.- Catherina filia Thomae Leigh de Stoneley eq. aur. 

Will. Catesby ob. s. prole.  
Robertus obiit s. prole.         

Ric. Catesby miles obiit 7 E. 6. Eliz. filia Will. Astell de Nun. Eton.  
Thomas Catesby.  
Ric. Catesby aet. 42. an. 20. Eliz.         

Wil Catesby miles 31 H. 6.- Johanna fill. Tho. Barry mil. ux. 2.  

d Logg. q. 27.  joh. Catesby de Althorp in come. Northamp. ob. 20 H. 7.  

e Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  Tho. Catesby ar. 1 R. 3. à quo Catesbei quon. dam de Wavers-Merston.    
joh. Catesby 1 H. 7.    
Rob. de Catesby 6 H. 4.    
Alicia uxor Tho. filii joh. de Lodbroke mil. 24 E. 3  

c Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  Agnes uxor Rob. Fitzwith.    

a Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  Simon de Catesby 23 E. 3.   for levying and receiving a certain Toll upon sundry commodities for walling the town of Coventre. In 42. he underwent the Office 
q Rot. F. 42 E. 3. m. 6.  of Eschaetor for this County and Leicestershire: so also in 44 of Shiriff 
r Rot. F. 4●. E. 3. m. 8. , notwithstanding his Pat. of privilege before specified, and left issue John his son and heir constituted 
s Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  one of the Justices of Peace, in this County, in 1 R. 2.  
Upon the Insurrection of the rebels, under the conduct of jack Straw, and Wat. Tiler 5 R. 2. he was joined in Commission 
t Pat. 5 R. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 4. & 35.  with the E. of Warwick and other eminent persons, for suppressing of all unlawful Assemblies in this county, tending to the disturbance of the public Peace. In 6 R. 2. he was again in Commission 
u Pat. 6 R. 2. in d. p. 2. m. 28.  to the like purpose. In 16 R. 2. one 
w Claus. 16 R. 2. in d. m. 19  of the Kts. for this Shire in the Parl. then held at Winchester. So likewise in 17. and 22. R. 2. as also in 1. and 2. H. 4. upon the several renewing of the Commissions for the Peace, one 
x Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  of the number then joined therein; being a person learned in the Laws, as it seems: for it appears that he was Steward 
y Ex Comp. Ball. War. Com. penès W. Pe●rpoint ar.  of the Earl of Warwick's Courts for his lands in Northamptonshire, about the later end of R. 2. reign, and attorney 
z Ib.  general for prosecuting their affairs in the Exchequer in 5 H. 5. Of this John I find that he bore 
a Ex autog. penès S. Clark Bar.  the arms of Lodbroke (scil. Azure a cheveron ermine) quarterly with his own; whereby it should seem that some ancestor of his married a daughter of that Family, through whose right, after the issue male was extinct, he did it. Neither is it unlikely, in respect of that entail of Lodbroke upon Will. de Catesby, his Father, as in my discourse of that place is showed: and that he wedded 
b. Ex autog in baga de Catesby. ut suprà.  Emme the daughter and heir of Rob. de Craunford, by whom the Lordship of Ashby-Legers (in Com. Northampt.) came first to this Family. Which Emme with John her son (for Will. the elder Brother was then dead) in 13 H. 4. obtained a Charter 
c Cart. 13. H. 4. n. 4.  of Free-warren to themselves and their heirs in all their demesn lands of Rodburne, Lodbroke and Shukborough in this county; as also of Ashby-Legers, Walton, and Watford in Northamptonshire.  
This second John was in 
d Pat. 5. H. 5. p. 1. in d. m. 26.  Commission for conservation of the Peace in this County in 5 H. 5. & in 6. 
e Pat. 6. H. 5. p. 2. in d. m. 8.  for arraying of men, being the first of the Family that had to do here in Lapworth, (as hath been already observed.) To him succeeded Will. his son and heir, constituted 
f Rot. F. 21. H. 6. m. 19  Shiriff of Northamptonshire in 21 H. 6. with which office he had the custody of Northampton Castle assigned unto him. In 30 H. 6. he came into Commission 
Pat. de iisd. an in d.  for conservation of the Peace in this County (so continuing 
h Pat. de iisd. an in d.  for the remainder of that King's reign.) And being again made Shiriff 
i Rot. F. 30. H. 6. m. 10.  of Northamptonshire, had the like charge of the same Castle. I am of opinion that he was Knighted that very year; for in the next mention I find of him, viz. the year following, he is so 
k Ex autog. in baga de Catesby.  styled. In 34 H. 6. he became the third time Shiriff 
l Rot. F. 34. H. 6. m. 16.  of Northamptonshire, and governor of that Castle: and having been one of the Sewers 
m Inscr. tumili apud Ashby Leger.  to K. H. 6. had two wives, first Philippe 
n Inscr. tumili apud Ashby Leger.  one of the daughters and heirs to Sir Will. de Bishopsden Kt. and secondly Joan 
o Inscr. tumili apud Ashby Leger.  daughter of Sir Thomas bar Kt. and Alice his wife (Sister of john Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury, but widow of Humphrey de la bear) departed 
p Inscr. tumili apud Ashby Leger.  this life in An. 1470. 10 E. 4. lying buried at Ashby-Legers before mentioned. By which wife he had issue Will. his son and heir; and by his second wife john Catesby of Althorp in Northamptonsh. as also Thomas Catesby, from whom those sometime of Wavers-Merston in this County did descend. Which Will. being a great Favourite to K. Ric. 3. was made squire 
q Pat. 1. R. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 16.  of the Body to him● and, in 1 of his reign, constituted 
r Pat. 1. R. 3. p. 1. m. 12  chancellor of the Marches for life, and one of the Chamberlains of his Exchequer.  
The same year was he also made 
s Ib. in dorso m. 16.  one of the Justices of Peace in this County, and a Commissioner 
t Ib. p. 2. in d. m. 25.  to inquire of any Insurrections here, or in Leicestershire; and the next year following a Commissioner 
u Pat. 2. R. 3. p. 3 in d.  for the Gaol delivery at Warwick; in which he had a grant 
w Ex autog. penès S. A. Eq. aur.  from the said King, bearing date under his Signet at Kenilworth Castle 28 Maii, of an hundred Oaks to be taken within the said Ks. old Park of Tanworth, and Earl's wood in Tanworth, within this County; and 500 Trees for rails in Lodbrokes-Park, (within the said Lordship of Tanworth,) for making his new Park here at Lapworth. But following the fortune of that King, and stoutly fight for him at Bosworth field, he was there taken Prisoner, and beheaded 
x Stow 's Annals.  at Leicester within 3. days following; where, before his Execution he made his Testament, 
y Logg. q. 15.  as followeth,  
This is the Will of William Catesby Esq. made the xxv th'. of August 1 H. 7. to be executed by my dear and well-beloved wife, to whom I have ever be true of my Body, putting my sole trust in her for the execution thereof for the health of my soul, the which I am undoubted she will execute: and for my Body, when she may, to be buried in the Church of S. Leger in A●sby and to do such memorial for me as I have appointed byfor, and to restore all land that I have wrongfully purchased, and to pay the residue of such land as I have bought truly, and to demean hit among her children and mine as she thynketh good after her discretion. I doubt not the King will be good and gracious Lord to them; for he is called a full gracious Prince, and I never offended him by my good and free Will; for God I take to my judge I have ever loved him. Item that the Executors of Nich. Couley have the land again in Ever●o●te, without they have their Cl. Item in likewise Renet his land in Buckby Item in likewise that the Coparceners have their part in Roden hall in Suff. if they have right thereto, or else to be restored to them that had it before: and the land beside Kymbalton be disposed for my soul and Evertons, and so of all other lands that the part hath right in. Item that all my Faders detts be executed and paid as to the House of Catesby and other. Item that my Lady of Buckingham have Cli. to help her children, and that she will see my Lordi● detts paid and his Will executed, and in special for such land as shall be amortised to the House of Plashy. Item my Lady of Shaftsbury xl. mark. Item that John Spenser have his Lxli. with the old money that I owe. Item that Thomas Andrews have his xxli. And there as I have be Executor I beseech you see the Will executed; and that all other bequests in my other Will be executed, as my special trust is in you Maisteres Margarete: and I hearty cry you mercy if I have delyd uncurteously with you; and ever pray you to live sole, all the deys of your life to do for my soul. And I pray of Lord of Winchester, my Lord of Worcetur, my Lord of London to help you to execute this my Will, and they will do somewhat for me; and that Richard Frebody have his xxli, and Badby xli. or the land at Evertons and the xli. and pray you in every place see cleverness in my soul, and pray fast, and I shall for you; and jesus have mercy on my soul Amen. My Lords Stanley, Strange, and all that blood help, and pray for my soul, for ye have not for my Body as I trusted in you: and if my issue rejoice my Land, I pray you let Mr. John Elton have the best Benefice: and my Lord Lovel come to grace, then that ye show to him that he pray for me. And uncle John remember my soul, as ye have done my Body, and better; and I pray you see the saddler Hartlington be paid, and in all other places.  
After which, viz. in the Parl. begun 7 nou. 1 H. 7. ensued his attainder, 
z H. ●.  whereupon all his lands escha●ting to the Crown, this Lordship in 3 H. 7. was bestowed 
a Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 2. m. 9  on Sir james Blunt Kt. and the heirs male of his body. To this William succeeded George his son and heir, who in 10. H. 7. having Livery 
b Pat. 10 H. 7. p. unica m. 14.  of divers lands, descended to him aswell by inheritance from Margaret his mother, as from William Lord Zouch and Elizabeth his wife. Father and Mother to the said Margaret; and being by Act of Parl. held the year following, restored 
c Rot. Parl. 11. H. 7.  to his Father's forfeited possessions, whereby this Lordship came again to that Family, wedded 
d A Dean q. 6.  Elizabeth daughter of Sir Richard Empson Kt. (one of the great Projectors in H. 7. time) and by his Testament 
e A Dean q. 6.  bearing date 8 Maii 19 H. 7. bequeathed his Body to be buried in the Church of Ashby-Legers before the Image of the holy Trinity, in his chapel there; appointing that two marble stones, price of each vi l. xiii s. iiii d. should be brought thither, one to be laid upon his Father and Mother, and the other upon himself, as a memorial for him and his wife: The Probate whereof bears date two years after, which shows that he died about the latter end of 20 H. 7. leaving William 
f Ex autog. in ●aga de Catesby, ut suprà.  his son and heir, by reason of his minority, in ward 
g Ex autog. in ●aga de Catesby, ut suprà.  to john Spenser of Wormle●ghton, who departed 
h Ex autog. in ●aga de Catesby, ut suprà.  this life about the 10th. of H. 8. leaving Richard his Brother and heir, in 
i Bl. f. 12. b.  ward also to Sir Will. Spenser Kt. in 19 H. 8. Which Richard having been 
k Ex vet. M. S. pe●es S. A. eq. aur.  one of the Kts. for this Shire in that Parl. of 30 H. 8. so fatal to the Monasteries; 
l Rot. P. de iisd. an.  and the next year following Shiriff, and so also in 
m Rot. P. de iisd. an.  37 H. 8. being then a Knight, had two wives; scil. 
n Inscr. Tum. Abud. A●hby-L●gers.  Dorothy daughter to Sir john Spenser, Knight and Eliz. 
o Inscr. Tum. Abud. A●hby-L●gers.  daughter to Will. Astell (one of the daughters 
p Esc. 1. E●●z.  and heirs to the Lady jane Bray) and departed 
q Inscr. 〈◊〉.  this life 4 Maii 7 E. 6. leaving William his grandchild and heir (for his eldest son William died in his life time) Which William being likewise a Knight, and residing much at Bushwode, underwent the Shiriffalty 
r Rot. P. decod. an.  of this County in 20. Eliz. and by Anne his wife the daughter of Sir Robert Throkmorton Kt. had issue Robert and other sons: which Robert having sold this Lordship to Sir Edward Grevill of Milcote Knight, of whom Sir Thomas Holt (of Aston juxta Bermingham) purchased it; being unhappily confederate with the Gunpowder Conspirators in 3. Jac. and thereupon slain, with Percy at Holbeach-house in Worcestershire, was afterwards by Act of Parl. attainted, as is fully manifested by our vulgar Writers.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Matthew) being given 
s Cart. 4. E. 1. n. 20.  about the later end of K. H. 3. time, by Will. de Harecurt, son of Rob. de Harecurt (of whom I have already made mention) unto John the son of Peter de Glen; and by the said John granted 
t Cart. 4. E. 1. n. 20.  to the Warden and scholars of Merton college in Oxford ● was by them past 
u Cart. 4. E. 1. n. 20.  over to King Edw. 1. Which King in 4. of his reign, conferred it on the Provost and Canons of the hospital of Montchensy, as by his Charter 
w Cart. 4. E. 1. n. 20.  bearing date 24. Nou. appeareth. But it seems that those Canons had little benefit by this grant; for I find that the same K. by another Charter 
x Cart. 5. E. 1. n. 13. , bearing date 4. Junii the year ensuing, rendered and restored it to the Warden and scholars of Merton college above mentioned. After which, viz. in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
y MS. in Scac.  at xvii marks and a half: but in 
z MS. penès. S. A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  26 H. 8. at no more than x l. per an. the Procurations and Synodals yearly payable out of it, being x s. v. d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Episc. per ●●psum. 

Giff. f. 261. a.  Rob. de Lutleburi Cler. 2. Id. nou. 1286.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Ib. f. 290. a.  joh. de Cliva Diac. Non. Maii 1286.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Gein. f. 32. b.  Magr. Thomas de Wylton 8. Id. Oct. 1303.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Cob. f. 21. b.  Magr. Will. Waleys 3. Id. julii 1320.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

S. Germ. f. 131. a.  joh. Heyne Cler. 19 Nou. 1349.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Wit. f. 16. b.  joh. Beaugrant Subdiac. 9 Cal. jan. 1367.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Lyn. f. 4. b.  Rob. de Horton Pbr. 8. Julii 1370.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Ib. f. 9 b.  Will. Rous. .... 1370.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Pev. f. 44. a.  Magr. Will. Heryngton 14. Maii 1411.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

M●rg. vol. 1. f. 9 a.  joh. Coke 4. Maii 1422.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

S. Germ. f. 250. b.  Rad. Paret 13. Maii 1433.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 33. a.  D. Rad. Spire 29. Martii 1446.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Ib. ●. 140. b.  joh. Hill, penult. Febr. 1456.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Mort. f. 2●. b.  Magr. Rob. Arden in Art. Magr. 10. Jan. 1488.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Gyg. 2. f. 58. b.  Magr. joh. Johnson Art. Magr. 7. Maii 1509.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

B●ll. f. 10. b.  Thomas raynold Pbr. 17. Aug. 1540  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Heath. f. 23. a.  D. joh. Raynshaw Cler. 10. Nou. 1556.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Bul. f. 28. b.  joh. Litton Cler. 30. Oct. 1584.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Ib. f. 94. b.  joh. Morley Cler. in art. Magr. ult. Maii 1613.  Custos & Scolares domus de Merton. 

Ib. f. 95. a.  joh. Elly Cler. 16. Oct. 1613.   
In 47 E. 3. there was a Chantry founded 
a Pat. 47. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  in a certain chapel adjoining to this Church, by Ric. de Montfort, Roger de Ulbarwe, Roger atte green of Lapworth, and Richard Dolfyn a Priest; and by them endowed with two messages, two carucates of land, twelve acres of meadow and xuj s. Rent, all lying in Toneworth; for maintenance of a Priest to sing mass there every day to the honour of the blessed Virgin, S. Thomas the Martyr, and All Saints, which lands were then called by the name of Wodardes-Lond, Heath-land ● and Lysterley-field, as appeareth by the Earl of Warwick's licence 
b Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 99 a.  for amortizing of them, whereby also he gave authority to the said Richard Montfort and the heirs male of his body, to present a fit Priest thereto, as often as cause should require; but in default of such issue male, he the said Earl and his heirs to do it. After which establishment so made, the said Richard de Montfort and his fellow Founders, by their Deed indented 
c Ex autog. in baga de Catesby ut suprà.  bearing date at Toneworth the Tuesday next after the Feast of the Epiphany 49 E. 3. settled the said lands and Rent upon john jori the first Chantrie-Priest there, and his successors, to celebrate divine service daily in the said chapel of our Lady, and S. Thomas the Martyr, for the souls of Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, the Lady Katherine his wife, William Witlesey late Archbishop of Canterbury, Sir Peter de Montfort Knight, and Margaret his wife, Sir Baldw. Frevill Knight, Henry de Wolfrigeston late Vicar of Toneworth, Sir john de Montfort Knight, Isabella late wife of Richard de Montfort, Hugh de Brandeston and Christian his wife, Nicholas Durvassall, and john de Honygton: and for the good estate of T. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, son and heir to the before mentioned Earl, and Margaret his consort, Sir William de Beauchamp Knight, Sir john de Clinton Knight, Sir Baldw. Frevill Knight, son and heir to the said Sir Baldwin, Sir Henry de Arderne Knight, Richard de Periton Priest, john Harewood Priest, Lora 
* Concubine to Sr. P. de de Montfort, and Mother of his Children.  de Astley, Baldwyn de Montfort, the Lady Alice de Langley, Richard de Montfort and Rose his wife, Thomas le Archer, Philip de Aylesbury and Agnes his wife, Roger de Ulbarwe and Alice his wife, William de Montfort Clerk, Richard Dolfyn Priest, Richard Lyndsey Priest, Roger de Green of Lapworth, and john Anketill, and for every of their Children during this life, and for their souls after their departures hence, and the souls of all the faithful deceased: the value of which lands, over and above reprises, in 37 H. 8. were rated 
† M. S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 18. a.  at Ciii s. ix d.  
Besides what belonged to this chantry the Church of Lapworth had certain lands 
d Pat. 1●. H. 6. p. 3. m. 3.  given thereto in 18 H. 6. by George Ashby the Elder; viz. one message 12. acres of land, and one acre of meadow, then in the occupation of Thomas Hilton, and Agnes his wife: and another mess. with fifty acres of Land, five acres of Meadow, 31. acres of Pasture, five acres of Wood, two acres of Moor, and viij s. vi d. Rent, lying in Lapworth and Nuthurst; All which were granted by the said George, to Ralph Perot then Parson of that Church, and his successors, to provide a certain Lamp to burn there, and to perform other works of charity: But these by Act 
Cap. 14.  of Parliament in 1 E. 6. coming to the Crown (with all others of that kind) were passed 
f Pat. 1●. ●● Eliz. p. 7. ●  away to ..... Grey in 18 Eliz. as concealed lands.  
Before I leave Lapworth there are two things which I desire to clear; the one is, how it comes to pass, that it lying so far distant from Kineton Hundred, is nevertheless reputed to be parcel thereof: and the other touching Bushwode (which is a small Village of some scattering Houses, within the precinct of this Lordship) upon what reason it is in the parish of Old Stratford, so many miles from it, and in another Hundred. To the first I answer, that Lapworth coming by descent from Grentemaisnill to the old Earls of Liecester, and that Earldom being at length swallowed up in the duchy of Lancaster, it was anciently joined with those towns in Kineton-Hundred, which were certified 
g M. S. in Scac. penès Rem. N.  under the title of Lancastriae Ducatus; viz. ●●●●●ndon, Foxcote, Eatendon, Thornd●n, Fenni-Compton, Oxshulf, Tachebroke● Merston-Boteler, and Compton-wynzate; and so still continuing in all assessments, and otherwise, is accounted part of that Hundred: And yet in 9 E. 2. it was reputed 
h N●m. Vill.  as part of the Hundred (now called the liberty) of Pathlow, as Strat●ord still is.  
And to that of Bushwode I say, that it having long before the Norman Conquest been parcel of the possessions pertaining to the Bishops of Worcester, as Stratford and Lapworth were, and not disposed by the Conqueror, with Lapworth, to H. de Grentemaisnill, but continuing to that bishopric, was held by some of the succeeding Bishops as part of the demesn of Stratford (their chief manor in this County) being a mere Wood, and therefore called 
i Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  Bissopeswude, and so, through corruptness of pronunciation, Bushwode. It seems that Frethric de Bishopesden was enfeoft thereof, together with Bishopsden, by Samson Bishop of Worcester in H. 1. time; for I 
k Rot. P. 9 R. 1.  find that he afterwards quite claimed his right therein, and so did William his son and heir, to john de Constantiis (Bishop in 9 R. 1.) and his successors; so that ever after it continued to that bishopric as a member of Stratford, until Nich. Heath Bishop of that See, in 3 E. 6. past 
l Pat. 3 E. 6. p. 3.  it, with Stratford, unto john Dudley Earl of Warwick; of which manor it still continues a member. But that which is now called Bushwood-Hall, hath no relation to it, being the Mannour-house of Lapworth, and indifferently styled Lapworth-Hall, or Bushwood-Hall, because of its situation near Bushwood.   

Kingswood, partly in the Parish of Lapworth, and partly of Rowington.  
OF this place, by the name of the manor of Kingswood, I have not seen any particular mention in Record till 
m Claus. 5. H. 5. in d. m. 16.  H. 5. time, it having been anciently part of the possessions belonging to that great Family of Montfort (Lords of Beldesert in this County) as may appear from what I have observed in Wellesburne-Mountfort, where it is taken notice of as a Wood lying at Badsley (unto which it is contiguous) and there it did pass with Wellesburne; so that, it seems, it had long before that time been reputed a member thereof, which is the reason why to this day it is accounted part of the Constablery, though so far distant thence: But from these Montforts, by a daughter and coheir, it came to Butler, as Wellesburne did; and in 13 H. 7. to Edward Belknap, (then of Merston, juxta Wolston in this County Esquire) upon 
n Claus. 13 H 7.  partition made betwixt him and Sir john Norbury Knight of all Butler's lands. Which Edward, by his Deed bearing date 16 jan. in the year abovesaid, sold 
o Ex autog. penès Astonum Co●ain eq. aur.  it to Nich. Brome of Badsley-Clinton Esquire; from whom it divolved with that Lordship to the Family of Ferrer, and is so possessed at this day.   

Rowington.  
FOllowing this petty torrent, which cometh from Lapworth, it soon leads me into the Hundred of Barlichway again, where it forthwith meets with another little brook that hath its rising in Hemlingford Hundred; on the Western side whereof, Rowington (vulgarly called Rownton) is situate, whereof I am next in order to speak. This town standing upon a rocky ground, had originally its name from thence, as may seem by the ancient orthography thereof, viz. Rochintone; for so it is written in 
p Domesd. lib.  the Conqueror's Survey, where it is certified to contain three hides, having a Church, and woods belonging thereto, then esteemed at one mile in length, and half a mile and eight furlongs in breadth: All which, having been the freehold of one Baldwin in Edward the Confessors days, were then possessed by Hugh de Grentemaisnill, and held at that time by Roger his under-tenant. But from Grentemaisnill it soon returned to the Crown (though by what agreement I have not seen) For certain it is that King Henry 1. had it in his hands, and gave 
q Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 1. per Insp.  it to the abbey of Reading in Berkshire, of his Foundation; whose grant, together with the Church, King H. 2. (his grandchild) confirmed. In the succeeding times I find it variously written, viz. Ruhinton, Ruchinton, Rokintone, and Rowintone; and in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) that the extent of what the Monks of Reading had here, was found 
r MS. in Scac.  to be three carucates of land, valued at x s. a carucate, two water-Mills and one windmill rated at vi s. viij d. In Rent of Assize xi li. and that the profits of their own store in this place amounted to one mark, and the Pleas and perquisites one mark and a half.  
Whereunto some Freeholders in this town made a little addition 
s Pat. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27. ; viz. Thomas de Rivere and Richard Goodman, by the gift of one mess. Lxix. acres of land, with viij. acres and a half of Meadow, or the maintenance 
t Pat. 18 E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  of one Monk, being a Priest, f to celebrate divine service every day in the Abby-Church of Reading above specified, for the good estate of the said Thomas during his life in this world, and for his soul after his departure hence; as also for the souls of his Ancestors and heirs: All which lands were by them held of the Barons of Stafford, who answered to the King the fourth part of a knight's Fee for the same (upon occasion) as by sundry 
u Esc. 16 R. 2. n. 27. Esc. 22 R. 2. Esc. 38 H. 6.  Records is evident. But after the dissolution of the greater Monasteries in 30 H. 8. john Oldnall, the next year following, obtained a Lease 
w Pat. 31 H. 8. p. 2.  of this manor from the King for xxi. years: which Lease was, it seems, ere long surrendered; for in 35 H. 8. the King upon the marriage of Katherine Parr (his sixth and last wife) past 
x Pat. 35 H. 8. p. 17.  it inter alia, unto her, as part of her jointure. Which Katherine dying 
y Stow's An.  in 2 E. 6. it returned again to the Crown, and in 7 E. 6. was by that King 
z Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 8.  past away, with other lands, in exchange to john Dudley D. of Northumberland and his heirs; whose attainder happening soon after (as in my story of him amongst the Earls of Warwick is showed) Queen Mary became possessed of it, and in 5. of her reign granted unto the said john Oldnall another 
a Pat. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. p. 2.  Lease for xxi. years, which he enjoyed not; for in 5 Eliz. the Queen past 
b Pat. 5 Eliz. p. 1.  an estate for life therein unto William Skinner Gentleman, Alice his wife, and Anthony their son: but neither did this demise hold; for in 6 Eliz. the said Queen gave 
c Pat. 6 Eliz. p. 4.  it to Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick, and the heirs male of his body, who dying issueless it came again to the Crown, wherein it remaineth to this day, having been since leased to sundry persons.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
d MS. in Scac.  at xx. marks, the vicar's portion at that time being esteemed at viij. marks: but in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
e MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  at viij li. out of which the synodals and Procurations yearly payable, amounted to viij s. v. d. ob.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Abbas & conu. de Reading. 
joh. Tacham Pbr. 15. Oct. 1347. 
Wolst. vol. 2. f. 112. b.   Abbas & conu. de Reading. 
Hugo de Heyham 4. Sept. 1388. 
Wak. f. 54. a.   Abbas & conu. de Reading. 
D. Will. Godfrey 11. Mar. 1400. 
Tid. f. 58. b.   Abbas & conu. de Reading. 

Cliff. f. 61. b.  Rob. Belde 21. Julii 1402.  Abbas & conu. de Reading. 

Pev. f. 47. a.  joh. Hawkys 4. Aug. 1412.  Abbas & conu. de Reading. 

Morg. vol. 1. f. 29. b.  D. joh. Racheford 24. Jan. 1424.  Abbas & conu. de Reading. 

Bourch. f. 54. a.  joh. Cook Pbr. 12. Dec. 1438.  Abbas & conu. de Reading. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 149. a.  joh. Browne Cap. 3. Dec. 1458.  Abbas & conu. de Reading. 

Gyg. 2. f. 8. b  Thomas Vtting Cap. 27. Aug. 1499.  Abbas & conu. de Reading. 

Lat. f. 2. a.  D. Thomas Heyward Cap. 3. Aug. 1536.  Phil. & Maria Rex & Regina Angl. 

Heath. f. 24. a.  D. Ric. Heith Pbr. 17. Feb. 1556.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

Bul. f. 12. b.  Philippus White Cler. 16. Jan. 1576.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

Ib. f. 15. a.  Christoph. Kirkland in S. Theol. B. 14. Apr. 1578.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

Ib. f. 28. b.  Magr. Henr. Heycrofte art. Ma gr. 23. Sept. 1584.  Anna Comitissa Warwici. 

Ib. f. 73. a.  Henr. clerk Cler. 4. Nou. 1600.   

I● a North window of the Church these arms.  
Argent upon a Fez gules three Garbs, Or.    

Preston-Bagot.  
DEscending lower on the Western side of the before specified brook, I come to Preston-Bagot, which in the Conqueror's time Robert Earl of Mellent possessed; and by the general 
f Domesd. lib.  Survey then made, wherein it is written Prestetone, was certified to be of a large extent; viz. x. hides, five whereof, with a Mill rated at xuj s. and woods of a mile in length, and half a mile in breadth, were in his own hands, and valued at L s. which had been the freehold of one Turbern before the Norman invasion: the other five, of which Britnod was owner in Edward the Confessor's days, one Hugh than held of the said Earl, they being estimated at xl s. But that which now, and for a long time hath been reputed for Preston-Bagot, is of a narrower compass: for, out of doubt, the places where both Beldesert and Henly do now stand, together with most part of what belongeth to them, whereupon there was no habitation, was taken out of it. This therefore coming from the said Earl of Mellent (as the greatest part of his lands in this County did) to his brother Henry de Newburgh Earl of Warwick, was disposed of in H. 2. time (as I guess) by William Earl of Warwick to Ingeram Bagot, from whom it had the present name for distinction from other Prestons: all which I conclude from several circumstances, the succeeding Earls of Warwick being chief Lords of the Fee (as I shall show by and by) and the said Ingeram being possessed 
g Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  of lands here at that time.  
To which Ingeram Bagot succeeded Simon his son 
h Reg. de Cumba f. 62. b.  and heir, who in 20 H. 3. answered 
i Testa de N.  for part of a knight's Fee, here, held by him of the Earl of Warwick; and gave 
k Plac. de B. 6 E. 1. rot. 7.  to the Monks of Reading two Mills lying within this his Lordship. Which Simon had issue Robert, and he a daughter and heir called Isabella married 
l Plac. de B. 6 E. 1. rot. 7.  to Thomas de Etingdon. From this Simon (or if not from some other) who was only the Instrument to convey it, as I think, did the knight's Hospitalars obtain it in H. 3. time; for in 36 H. 3. it appears 
m Testa de N.  that Simon de Stoke, and divers other, held one Knights Fee here, of the heir of the same Simon Bagot, and that the said heir held it of the Hospitalars, and they of the Earl of Warwick. And by the Record of 
n Inq. per Hundr.  4 E. 1. it is manifested, that the knight's Hospitalars had it about 30 H. 3. for from that time had they withdrawn their suit due to the Hundred Court in respect thereof.  
That this is but a small Village, may appear by what was certified 
o MS. in Scac.  in 6 H. 6. which is, that there was then but nine householders in it. But upon the general dissolution of the Religious Houses in 30 H. 8. it came to the Crown, and was (inter alia) granted 
p Pat. 7 E. 6. p. 11.  out to Edward Aglionby of Balshall Esquire, and Henry Hugford of Solihull Gentleman, and their heirs by Letters Patent, bearing date 26 Maii 7 E. 6. From which Edward and Henry, Clement Throkmorton of Haseley Esquire; purchased 
q Esc. 17 Eliz.  it, and dying seized thereof 13 Dec. 16 Eliz. left it to job Throkmorton his son and heir, whose grandchild Clement now enjoys it.  
The advouson of the Church (dedicated to All Saints) hath been long severed from the manor; for in 16 H. 3. it was granted 
r F. levat. in vigil. Petri & Paul.  to Pauline Peyure, and confirmed 
s F. levat. Craft. Purif.  to john Peyure (son to Pauline, as I suppose) in 47 H. 3. by Robert de Maneby Prior of St John's, the Hospitalars being then possessed of this Lordship; But from peyure it soon came to the Montforts of Beldesert, as appeareth from the Presentations thereto: and so to the Frevills and Willughbyes as heirs to Montfort. In anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Rectory here was valued 
t MS in Scac.  at vi. marks and a half; and in 
u Rot. de Nonis garb. etc.  14 E. 3. at iv li. vi s. viij d. but in 26 H. 8. at 
w M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. b.  no more than iv li.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Petrus de Monteforti. 
Petrus de Leycester Cler. die S. Greg. 1274. 
Giff. f. 49. a.   Exec. Testam. D. Will. de Bellocampo Com-Warw. ratione custodiae terr. etc. joh. de Monteforti. 
Will. de Dalby Cler. 15. Cal. Apr. 1301. 
S Germ. f. 30. b.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
Thom. de Compton accol. 11. Feb. 1336. 
Mont. f. 27. a.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
Thomas at Moor Pbr. 28. Sept. 1361. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 37. b.   D. Petrus de Monteforti miles. 
Rob. Barleston Cler. 9 Julii 1368. 
Wit. f. 24. b.   D. Baldewinus Frevile. 
Oliverus gleed penult. Apr. 1374. 
S. Germ. f. 173. b.   D. Will. Beauchamp miles. 
Rob. Pollesworth 26. Oct. 1388. 
Wak. f. 54. a.   D. Will. de Bellocampo Dominus de Bergavenny. 
Will. jokin 5. Oct. 1408. 
Pev. f. 3. a. b.   D. Will. de Bellocampo Dominus de Bergavenny. 
joh. Colman 22. Jan. 1410. 
Ib. f. 27. b.   D. Episc. hac vice. 
D. joh. great Cap. 7. Julii 1431. 
Fult. f. 91. b.   D. Rad. Boteler miles, & Rob. Aston ar. 
Io. hind 27. Dec. 1438. 
Bouhch. f. 54. b.   Ric. Bingham unus Justic. D. Regis de Banco, & Margar. ux. ejus. 
Thomas Barbour Cap. 14. Nou. 1460. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 156. a.   Margareta Bingham ●●lia & haeres Baldw. Frevill mil. 

Mort. f. 2. a.  D. Phil. Echington Cap. 14. Jan. 1486.  Henr. Willughby miles. 

G●g. 2. f. 107. a.  D. Ric. haul Cap. 25. Febr. 1512.  joh. Willughby miles. 

jeron. f. 65.  Rog. Freman Cap. 17. Feb. 1533.  Ph. & M. Rex & Regina, ratione minoris aet. Thomae fill. & haer. Henr. Willughby mil. 

Heath. f. 26. a.  D. Will. Trentham Pbr. 27. Apr. 1557.  Thomas Ellesmere de Burmingham Tanner. 

〈◊〉 f. 76. b.  Henr. Evans Cler. 21. Apr. 1602.  Thomas Spenser ar. 

〈◊〉. f. 85. b.  Rob. Sawer Cler. 17. Febr. 1607.   

Upon a grave-stone in the Church this Epitaph.  
Here lieth John Randoll, by birth a Somersetshire man, sometime a Student of the Law, regardful of his own and public Peace; who on the Purification of S. Mary in the year of our Redemption, died, 1626.  
IN this Church there was a chantry 
Lib. 20 H. 8 〈…〉 H. willoughby ●il.  founded by Peter de Montfort of Beldesert; who in 20 E. 2. gave xxx. acres of land, with ● piece of meadow ground, as also v s. vi d. in silver, v. strikes of Muncorn, and one strike of Oats, to be yearly paid by certain Feoffees and their heirs, therewith entrusted, for the finding of a Priest to celebrate divine service daily at the Altar of our Lady within this parish-Church, for the health of his soul, and the souls of his Ancestors and successors.    

Haselholt.  
THis, if it were ever a place of habitation, hath now no appearance thereof, being only certain grounds so called, having had its name from the situation, Holt in our ancient English importing a Grove of Trees standing on high: Nor till 50 H. 3. have I found it mentioned, but then doth it appear 
E●c. 50 H. ●.  that Peter de Montfort (slain a little before in the battle of Evesham, as in Beldesert is showed) had four marks of Rent issuing out of this place. After wh●ch, viz. in 14 E. 1. it was with Beldesert and divers other Lordships, entailed 
F. de div. ●om. levat. 〈◊〉. Pasch. ●4 E. 1.  by Peter de Montfort (son to the said Peter) upon the issue of his son John by Alice the daughter of William de la planch, the extent 
E●c. 29 E. ●. ●. 80.  thereof being half a knight's Fee, and held of Roger de Mowbray. But in 13 H. 4. William de Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny died 
b Esc. 13 H 4. ●. 2.  seized of it, together with the Castle and manor of Beldesert, whereof it was then reputed 
c Esc. 13 H 4. ●. 2.  a member, the reversion of it belonging to William Boteler of Suydley, and Baldwin the son of Sir Baldwin Freville Knight, as heirs in tail.   

Beldesert.  
ON the East side of the last mentioned brook, runneth a Hilly tract, bordered with deep valleys on each part, the point whereof maketh a kind of promontory, whose ascent being somewhat steep, gave occasion of the fortifying there, at first, considering its situation in these wood-land parts, where through the opportunity of so much shelter, advantage was most like to be taken by the disherited English, and their offspring, to make head, for their redemption from the Norman yoke. 'Tis not unlike but that this mountainous ground may be it which we find by the name of Donnele in the Conqueror's Survey; for, as that is therein recorded to be ●n the Earl of Mellent's possession, and ranked next unto Preston (before spoken of) so doth the name argue no less, done and dune in our old English signifying a Hill: But if it were so, this now called Beldesert is of a larger extent than that could be; for that was then certified 
d Domesd. lib.  but at one hid, having a kind of park, or enclosure containing half a mile in length and as much in breadth; all which was valued at xxx s. having been the inheritance of Alwoldus in Edw. the Confessors days: Therefore, in case it were so, it must be concluded that a great part of the before specified Preston was afterwards added to it.  
From this Earl of Mellent most sure it is, that the greatest part of what he possessed in these parts, came soon after to Henry de Newburgh, his Brother, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line; who thereof, and of divers other fair Lordships enfeoft 
e Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  Thurstane de Montfort, his near kinsman. Which Thurstane, finding it so capable of Fortification, erected thereupon that strong Castle, whereunto, by reason of its pleasant situation, the French name Beldesert) was given; which continued; the chief Seat of his Descendants for divers ages; but at length, through coheirs, coming to such Families whose principal mansions were in other places; to prevent the advantage, which in the times of civil dissension betwixt the Houses of York and Lancaster might have been taken on either side to the prejudice of its owners (as I conceive) was either demolished, or suffered to go to ruin; so that now there is not only any one stone visibly left upon another, but the very Trenches themselves, notwithstanding their great depth and wideness, are so filled up, as that the Plough hath sundry times made furrows in every part of them, to the great advantage of the industrious Husbandman, whose pains, through the rankness of the soil, hath been richly rewarded with many a plentiful crop. But of this Thurstane, and his posterity residing here, I will now speak historically.  
The first mention that I find 
f Reg. Coll● de Warw. f. 7. b.  of him, is as a witness to the said Earl Henry's Charter, whereby he 


a Hist. Norman Script. p. 268. A.  Thurstanus de Bastenbergh. 


b Ib. p. 289. A.  
c Ib. p. 202. D.  Hugo de Monteforti cogn. cum Barba, interfuit praelio Senlacio an. 1066. Cum Walch. de Ferrariis postea certavit 
d Ib. p. 372. A. , & in eodem conflictu occubuit. 


h Ib. p. 289. A.  Hugo de Monteforti secundus, postea Monachus Beccensis.- 
i Ib. p. 289. A.  .... filia Richardi de Bellofago ux. 1. 


n Ib. p. 289. A.  Gislebertus de Ganz.- 
m Ib. p. 289. A.  Hugo de Monteforti tertius, absque liberis obiit 


r Ib. p. 999. B.  .... ux. Simonis Comitis Huntintoniae.  

s Ib. p. 289. A.  Hugo de Monteforti quartus, sororius 
t Ib. p. 879. C.  Gualerani Comitis de Mellento, Captus 
u Ib. p. 880. C.  In prelio cum eodem Gual. xv. an. vinculis gemuit. 
w Ib. p. 881. D. - 
o Ib. p. 289. A.  ... filia     


h Ib. p. 289. A.  Hugo de Monteforti secundus, postea Monachus Beccensis.- 
g Ib. p. 289. A.  ..... ux. secunda.  

l Ib. 289. B.  R●b. d● Monteforti. ob. sine prole.    

k Ib. p. 197. A.  Rog. de Bellomonte. 


p Ib. p. 269. A.  Rob. Comes de Mellento, in Comitem Leicestriae erectus per Regem H. 1. 


x Ib. p. 289. A.  Adelina● 


y Ib. p. 810. B.  Adelina ux. Guil. de Britolio.  

z Ib. p. 289. A.  Robertus, Magister militum Regi W. Rufo an. 1098. pro violata fide à Rege H. 1. propulsatus 
a Ib. p. 823. C. , licentiam ●undi Hierusalem accepit, totamque terram Regi reliquit an. 1107. mortuus 
b Ib. p. 824. C.  an. 1152 17. Steph.  

c Ex Reg. de Thorney p. 1 f. 10. a.  Thurstanus de Monteforti (filius secundus) Dominus de Bello deserto. 

Rob de Monteforti 23 H. 2.- Alicia de Harecurt.  
Henricus de Monteforti 2 R. 1.- Emma filia Petri Corbuceonis. 

Thurstanus de Monteforti obiit 18 Joh. 

Petrus de Monteforti occisus in praelio apud Evesham 49 H. 3.- .... filia Henr. de Aldithley 13 H. 3. 

Petrus de Monteforti ob. 15 E. 1.- Matilda. 

Joh. de Monteforti defunctus 24 E. 1.- Alicia filia Will. de la Plaunch. 

Petrus de Monteforti obiit s. prole legitima 42 E. 3.- Margareta filia .... Domini Furneval 

Guido de Monteforti duxit Ma●g. filiam T. de Bellocampo Comit. Warw. & obiit. vivo patre.- Lora de Ullenhale, amasia.   

Joh. de Montfort. miles 29 E. 3. duxit Johannam fill. & haer. Joh. de Clinton de Colshill mil.  
Ric. de Montfort de Lapworth. 41. E. 3.    
Joh. fill & haeres caesus in praelio apud Strivelin 7 E. 2.  
Eliz. ux. Baldw. Frevill militis. 

Baldw. Frevill miles. 

Baldw. Frevill miles.      
Matilda ux. Barth. de Sudley. 

joh. de Sudley. 

johanna filia & haeres ux. Will. Boteler.        
Eliz. ux. Willielmi filii & haer. Sim. de Monteacu●o 20 E. 1.    
Will. de Monteforti 51 H. 3.  
Rob. de Monteforti 51 H. 3.      
Juliana ux. Will. de Bi●●opesdon.      

d Hist. MS. in Bibls. Cotton. [Domit. A. 8.] f. 92. a.  .... uxor Ricardi filii Comitis Gloucestriae.      

q Ib. p. 269. A.  Henricus de Novoburgo Warwici Comes.      

e Ib. p. 272. C.  Gisla uxor Willielmi filii Geroi.  

f Ib. p. 289. A.  Willielmus Bertrannus.     gave the Church of Compton as a Prebend to the Church of our Lady in Warwick: And after that, was the grant of Margaret Countess of Warwick (widow to the said Earl) made to the Canons of Kenilworth, testified 
g Reg. de Kenilw. p. 19  by him; as also the Foundation 
h Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 12. a.  of that Collegiate-Church in Warwick by Earl Roger in 23 H, 1. and divers 
i Ib. f. 8. b.  other grants. Which Thurstane, in King Stephen's time obtained a Charter from Maud the Empress for a market at this his Castle of Beldesert, to be weekly kept upon the Sunday, a transcript whereof from the original 
k Penès S. A. eq. aur.  I have here, for the rarity of it, inserted.  
M. Imperatrix H. Regis filia, Rogero Com. de Warwic, & omnibus fidelibus suis Francis & Anglic●s de Warewicscire salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Thurstino de Monteforti quod habeat Mercatum die Dominica ad Castellum suum de Bellodeserto; volo igitur & firmiter praecipio quatenus omnes euntes, & stantes, & redeuntes de Mercat● praedicto habeant firmam pacem. Teste Milone de Glocestria apud Wintoniam.  
Of this Thurstane it appears 
l Reg. de Thorney p. 1. f. 24. a● , that he dispossessed the Monks of Thorney in Cambridgeshire, of certain lands lying in Wenge (in Com. Rutl.) which his brother Robert had bestowed on them by the consent of the Earl of Warwick, of whose Fee they were; neither would he make restitution thereof, nor discharge a debt in money, which his said brother owed to the Abbot, nor a legacy that he gave to that monastery, till King Stephen by his special Precept, threatened him, that if he did not speedily do it, the Earl of Warwick should compel him, and in case of his neglect, the Bishop of Lincoln should see it done: whereupon he performed what had been so commanded, granting to the said Monks by his special Charter 
m Ib. p. 4. f. 1. a. , for the health of his soul, with the souls of his wife and sons, and especially for the soul of his brother Robert, and all his Ancestors and successors, the half of the said town of Wenge, with the moiety of the Church and Mill, excepting the Fee of Ralph fitz Nigell, and Thurstane his (the said Thurstane's) Esquire. For which grant (or rather confirmation) the said Monks gave to Robert his son a manc 
* Nummus xxx. valens denar. Coke's Inst. p. 1. f. 294. b.  of Gold. That he was a man of great note and power may easily be guessed by this his seat, were there nothing else to manifest it: but to make it more evident, I shall instance what is recorded upon that Certificate 
n Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  made by William Earl of Warwick in 12 H. 2. which is, that he the said Thurstane then held of him ten Knights Fees and a fourth part de veteri Feoffamento, id est, whereof he had been enfeoft in H. 1. time: Howbeit, after 16 H. 2. I find no more mention of him● neither can I discover whom he married; but Henry de Montfort was his eldest son, who reobtained 
o Rot. P. 2 R. 1.  possession of the manor of Wellesburne in this County, in 2 R. 1. whereof he had been disseised by King H. 2. which Henry was a Benefactor to the little Monastery at Wotton-Wawen (hard by) giving 
p Ex autog. penès P●ae●o●. & S●●l. Coll. R C●ntab.  thereto his Mill at Henly, with a message, and some small proportion of land there; and to the Monks of Bordsley, to whom he granted 
q Ex autog. in Offic. Arm.  certain Fishing in Avon, about Hillburough.  
To him succeeded Thurstane de Montfort, who had great suits 
r Rot. P. 10 joh.  in King John's time, with Eustace de Stutevill, and Nich. de Stutevill, for part of Cotingham and other lands and Knights Fees in Yorkshire. This Thurstane in 16. Joh. had the King's Precept 
s Claus. 16 joh. in d.  directed to his Tenants that held of him by military service, to pay him Scutage, in regard that he had employed soldiers, in person, for the war of Poictou; and bore 
t Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  for his arms Bendé of six pieces Or and Azure, as by his Seal appears. He also confirmed 
u Reg. de Thorn●y p. 4. f. 1. b.  to the Monks of Thorney what his Ancestors had granted to them in Wenge: before mentioned: To the Nuns of Pinley, in this county, he gave 
w Esc. 29 E. 1. n. 96.  the tenth part of the povision in victual for his Household; viz. Bread, Beer, Flesh, Fish, and other things pertaining to his kitchen: whose munificence therein was so highly esteemed● that he and his posterity were reputed 
x M S. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 10 b.  for no less than Founders of that Religious House. Upon his death in 18 joh. the wardship of Peter his son and heir, together with the custody of his lands, was commited 
y Claus. 18 Joh. m. 6.  to William de Cantilupe. Which Peter, in 11 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
z Cart. 11 H. 3. m. 32.  bearing date 10 Febr. for a weekly market at this his manor of Beldesert, upon the Monday (that granted to Thurstane his Ancestor being grown out of use, I presume) By the same Charter was there also a Fair granted to him and his heirs, at this place, to be yearly kept for three days; viz. the Even, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Giles; the Shiriff of this County having command 
a Claus. 11 H. 3. m. 19  to proclaim it accordingly: But, it seems, he was not out of his wardship at that time; for the same year did the said William de Cantilupe (his Guardian) procure 
b Ib. m. 9  authority from the King, for receiving reasonable Aid from all the Tenants of the said Peter in this his manor of Beldesert and Henly.  
This Peter, upon the King's transfretation with his Army into Gascoin, in 27. of his reign, had power to receive 
c Claus. 27 H. 3. m. 6.  Scutage of all his Knights Fees that he held of the Earl of Warwick, according to the rate of xl s. per Scutum: but being of a turbulent spirit, he ever sided with the rebellious Barons of that age, who the better to shadow their disloyal practices, first plotted their meetings, under colour of exercising themselves in martial Tourneaments, which were forbidden by the King, who well foresaw the danger that might ensue; yet such was their boldness, as that, notwithstanding the same Prohibition, they met 
d Rot. F. 29 H. 3. in d. m. 8.  at Cambridge, amongst whom he made one; whose lands thereupon, for that disobedient contempt, were presently seized 
e Rot. F. 29 H. 3. in d. m. 8.  on: By which timely care of restraining them, all things were fairly quieted again, at least in show; so that, within three years after, he, and many more of those haughty Spirits, attended 
f Claus. 32 H. 3. in d.  the King in person into Gascoign. And that he was a person of great quality, in those times, may appear by the Agreement betwixt him & William de Beauchamp, then E. of Warwick, for an inter-marriage betwixt each of their eldest sons and eldest daughters; whereupon they obtained a special Patent 
g Pat. 32 H. 3. m. 3.  from the King that in case either of them did die before the accomplishment of such marriage, and that his heir should be in minority, the intended match might, notwithstanding, hold, saving to the King only the custody of the land. Which Patent was so granted to them 20 Aug. 32 H. 3. immediately before that voyage for Gascoin. After which, viz. in 34 H. 3. he obtained a Charter 
h Ex autog. penès Sim. Montfort de Bescote are.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, and in divers other places: and in 35 H. 3. was constituted 
i Pat. 35 H. 3. m. 9  Governor of Horestan-Castle in Derbyshire.  
But amongst these his secular actions, I may not omit to tell what I find of his pious works; which is, that, about this time, he confirmed 
k Reg. de Thorney p. 4. f. 4. b.  what his Ancestors had granted to the Monks of Thorney, within his Lordship of Wenge in Rutl. And, for the health of his soul, and the soul of Alice his wife, as also of his Father, Mother, Ancestors, and friends, whose bodies lay buried in the Prioty of Studley, gave 
l Cart. 1 ●. 3. m. 3. per Insp.  to the Canons of that House all his demesn land called the Uineyard, situate within the Lordship of Studley. In 37 H. 3. he obtained the King's confirmation 
m Pat. 37 H. 3. m. 7.  of a marriage for one of his sons, with Agnes the eldest daughter to Roger Bertram of Mitford (a great Baron in the North.) In 40 H. 3. he was sent Ambassador 
n Claus. 40 H. 3. in d. m. 17.  from the King into France. In 41. being made Warden 
o Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 2.  of the Marches towards Montgumeri, for his better performance of that service, he had 
p Pat. 41 H. 3. m. 2.  at the instance of Prince Edward, the custody of the Counties of Salop. and Staff. as also the Castles of Salop. and Bruges, to dispose of the profits therein arising, as he should think best during the continuance of the wars with Wales; so that for the first year he was to hold those Counties, he should answer nothing to the Exchequer, but at the years end make his Account in the King's Wardrobe. In the next year following he was constituted 
q Pat. 42 H. 3. m. 6.  governor of the Castles of Bruges and 
r Ib. m. 9  Ellesmere in Shropshire. In 43 H. 3. he attended 
s Pat. 43 H. 3. in d.  the King into France, and bore for his arms 
t Ex autog. penès T. Luc. eq. aur.  Bendé of six pieces Or and Azure: yet all these high favours and Acts of trust from that King towards him, could not allay the heat of his proud and lofty stomach; For no sooner had the Rebellious Barons made head at 
u Math. Westm. in An. 1265.  Oxford, where they forcing the King's assent to their disloyal and unjust Ordinances, caused a choice of xxiv. persons to to be made, by whose discretion the Kingdom should be governed, than that this Peter showed himself the most forward amongst them, being not only one 
w Ibid.  of those xxiv. so chosen to rule, as aforesaid; but when all the rest of them, except himself and four others, calmly considering the great confusion, variance, and petal, then imminent, by reason of that strange rapture, were content that those Ordinances should be made void, and the King restored to his former condition, he joined 
x Ibid.  with them in opposing thereof.  
Howbeit, so confident was the King, that his own candid intention towards them had wrought a change in their affections, that in January following he sent him Summons 
y Claus. 47 H. 3. in d. m. 14.  to appear at Hereford, on Monday nex● after the Feast of the Purification o● our Lady, we●l ●urn●sh● with Horse and arms to oppose the p●wer o● L●●elin Prince of Wales, then in rebellion: 〈…〉 make a question whether he obeyed 〈…〉; for in the beginning of 〈…〉 was 
z MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [8. v. 8 Th.] ●. 138. b.  in arms ag●●●st the King 〈◊〉 Northampton ● with a multitude 〈◊〉 the other rebe 〈…〉, and there taken, upon the storming 〈…〉 town by the King's forces on the fi●t of 〈…〉; together with his two 
a Pat 48 H. 3. m. 13  sons Peter and ●obert, who were all sent Prisoners 
b Pat 48 H. 3. m. 13  to the Cassle of Windsor. Which distress moved them and the rest to hearken unto terms of accord with the King from whom they soon obtained peaceable conditions (so softened was his princely heart with the●r seeming fair intentions for the future) whereupon by his Precept 
c Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 13.  to Drogo de Barentine, than Constable of Windsor Castle, dated the 17. of the same month of May, he appointed that the said Peter and his sons before specified, should be immediately set at liberty: But lo the perfidiousness of these Conspirators; for within two days following, they gave the King battle 
d In die S. Dunst. Archiepisc. scil. 14. Cal. Maii. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20. f. 120. a.  at jews in Sussex; where (through the Pr●nce his too eager pursuit of that part of the rebel's Army which he had routed) he lost 
e Ib. f. 119. b.  the day and was made their Prisoner 
f Ib. f. 119. b. : But having elsewhere touched the particulars of this Story, I will now go on with what concerns this Peter de Montfort: and that it may appear, how he was one of the most considerable persons in that Rebellious pack, shall give several instances from the special trust and employment he then had in the sway of the Realm.  
Shortly after this Victory at jews, so obtained, they agreed 
g In vigil. Apost. Petri & Pauli MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [8. v. 8. Th.] f. 140. a.  amongst themselves, that ix. Persons should be nominated to exercise regal power, whereof three, at least, to be constantly resident in Court, for disposing of the custody of all Castles, and other affairs; with the nomination of the chancellor, Justices, Treasurer, and all other Officers, great and small, tending to the government of the Kingdom; of which number this Peter 
h Ibid.  was one: which persons, so appointed, made 
i Pat. 48 H. 3. in d.  use of the great Seal, transacting all things, touching the state of the Realm, in the King's name; and amongst other their do constituted Commissioners 
k Ibid.  to the King of France, and the Pope's Legate, to reform (as they termed it) and settle the Kingdom, whose names I shall here recite; viz. Henry de Sandwich Bishop of London● Walter de Cantilupe Bishop of Worcester, John of Oxford Bishop of Winchester, Hugh Despenser Justice of England, Peter de Montfort (before specified) and Richard de Mepham Archdeacon of Oxford: In which Commission, bearing date at Canterbury the Saturday after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lady (scil. 8. Sept.) there was a more especial power given to our Peter, than any of the rest; that is to say, that whatsoever he should swear to do, the King must be bound by it. Dantes insuper praefato Petro potestatem jurandi in animam nostram, quod nos quicquid ipse in praemissis nomine nostro duxerit faciendum, ratum habeamus & acceptum (for these are the words thereof.) And after this, by another 
l Ibid. m. 2.  Commission, bearing date at Dover 24. of the same month of September, was the said Peter singly sent to the before specified Legate, to treat with him privately about those things, with desire that he might make as quick a return as might be: the intent of all this application to the Legate, being no other than to daub up their disloyal deal towards the King, with fair and specious pretences to the Pope, lest he should thunder out his Curses against them.  
But, besides these eminent employments, I find, that by the same authority of the King's great Seal, he had the custody 
m Pat. 49 H. 3. m. 26.  of Whytenton Castle in Shropshire committed to his charge, by a Patent dated at Woodstoke 19 Decembris, and the next day following, of 
n Ibid.  Hereford Castle, to which, about the midst of May, they removed 
o Ib. m. 17. & 16.  the King; and on the twentieth of that month made out a Precept 
p Ib. m. 15.  to Walter de Evereus, then Shiriff of Herefordshire, for delivering the issues of that county to this our Peter, for the better strengthening of that Castle. And that nothing for conveniency to him in these his high transactions should be wanting, he had by the same authority a grant 
q Pat 49. H. 3 m. 20.  of Prince Edward's lodgings at Westminster. But lo the instability of earthly greatness especially such as is raised by disloyal subjects upon the designed ruin of their rightful sovereign; for it was not many days after, that the 〈◊〉, making 
r In hebdom Pen●e●. MS. in bi●●. ●o●l. [K. 84.] ●. 62. b.  his escape from this Castle of Hereford, like a sudden flash of lightning broke through a cloud raised such a powerful Army, that on the day 
s MS. in Bibls. Bo●l [Med. 20. f. 120. b. & 121. b.  before the Nones of August following, he came upon the whole strength of those Rebellious Barons at Evesham in Worcestershire like terrible thunder, where, obtaining a complete victory, this our famous Peter de Montfort, with divers more of the principal persons in that tragedy, was slain 
t M. Paris. p. 999. n. 20. . Whereupon the then Shiriff of this County (sc. William Bagot) had command 
u Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  to extend this Lordship, and the rest of his lands in these parts; but propter resistentiam inimicorum 
* Viz. the rebels in Ken●lw. Castle. , as the Record expresseth, being not able to do it, the K. directed a Commission 
w Pat. 50 H. 3. in dorso.  to the Abbot of Bordesley and Prior of Studley, to take notice of the particular number of acres, of Land, Meadow, Wood, and Pasture, and the value of each; as also of those that held in villainage, with the Rents and services of the Freeholders, and to certify the same into his Exchequer.  
This Peter wedded 
x Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 18. Cart. 1 E. 3. m. 1. per Insp.  Alice the daughter of Henry de Aldithley, and left issue Pet●r, William, and Robert; which William had 
y Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  the manor of Uppingham in Ru●l. of his father's gift, and Robert other lands 
z Pat. 51 H. 3. in dorso.  in that county; who, notwithstanding his activeness on the Baron's part, with his Father, was afterwards received 
a Pat. 51 H. 3. in dorso.  into grace with the King. Having now done with his Story, I can do no less than observe, that in him was this Family in the Meridian of its glory, which thenceforth daily faded; for being the fourth in descent from Thurstane, who was first enriched with such fair possessions by his kinsman, the Earl of Warwick's gift; and honoured with many employments of special trust, through the great favour of his sovereign, being puffed up with blind ambition, which prompted him to a confederacy with the Rebellious Barons of that age, he became partaker of that deserved destruction, which befell them. After which, the lustre of his descendants, though no whit abridged of their ancient Patrimony (in regard of that indulgent Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth, which admitted them to grace upon favourable terms) began daily to diminish, till in the like fourth descent his male line was in a manner extinct, much of the ancient inheritance, with this Castle, their principal seat, then divolving to other Families by daughters and heirs; and the memory of his name preserved only in an illegitimate offspring, as by the pedigree is clearly showed.  
I now come to Peter his eldest son. This man siding with his said Father in those Rebellious actions before specified, was with him taken prisoner 
b Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 13.  at Northampton in 48 H. 3. being, as it seems, the Commander in Chief of the Forces there met; for no less doth an Historian 
c Math. Westm.  of that time testify— Horum erat praecipuus Petrus de Monteforti junior (saith he) qui ad castrum confugerat, sed in crastino reddidit se: nevertheless, being enlarged 
d Pat. 48 H. 3. m. 13.  (as I have already showed) the next mention I find of him is, that he was again taken 
e Math. W.  in the battle of Evesham (wherein his Father lost his life) and thereupon commited to 
f Pat. 56. H. 3. m. 17.  Thomas de Clare, unto whom his forfeited lands were granted; whereof he the said Thomas received the benefit according to the Dictum de Kenilworth, before mentioned: but shortly after, notwithstanding these his demerits: was not only admitted to grace and favour with the King, who by a special Patent 
g Pat. 51 H. 3. in d.  dated 28. Jan. 51. of his reign, released unto him omnem indignationem & animi rancorem, ratione turbationis, etc. (for those are the words) but besides his paternal inheritance, into which he was, by the said Decree, again so reinvested, had restitution 
h Claus. 52 H. 3. m. 8.  of an annuity of Lv li. per annum to be paid out of the Exchequer to himself and his heirs, which had been formerly granted to his Father, in lieu of certain woods lying in the Forest of Rutland, wherein he had quitted his title to the said King.  
After which I find, that resolving 
i Pat. 56 H. 3. m. 22.  on a Pilgrimage to S. James, in Gallicia, he 
k Pat. 56 H. 3. m. 22.  constituted Humphrey de Hastang, and Richard de Wrenhull, or one of them, his attorney to transact his affairs in the mean time: but whether he went the same year or not (being 56 H. 3.) I am not certain; for in 3 E. 1. he had another 
l Claus. 3 E. 1. in d. m. 24.  licence to that purpose; and, within a short space, grew in such esteem with King Edward, that being employed 
m Pat. 5 E. 1. m. 23.  in his service for the wars of Wales 5 E. 1. in 8. of that King's reign, he granted 
n Claus. 8 E. 1. in d. m. 7.  unto the renowned Queen Elianore, the marriage of John his son and heir, with power that she should dispose of him, in that kind, to whom she pleased: and in 11 E. 1. attended 
o Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 2.  the King in that Welsh expedition, wherein those parts were wholly reduced 
p T. Wals. p. 11. n. 40.  to obedience, for which service he was acquitted 
q Claus. 11 E. 1. m. 2.  of L li. debt due by him to have been paid into the Exchequer. This Peter altered his coat of arms, from what his Father and grandfather bore, 
r Ex autog. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  changing their Bendé of six pieces to Bendé of ten, but retaining the Colours; and departed 
s Rot. F. 15 E. 1. m 15.  this life in 15. E. 1. leaving issue John his son and heir, and Elizabeth a daughter, afterwards 
t Pat. 20 E. 1. m. 9  married to Will. son and heir of Simon de Montacute; for which Lady there is yet standing a very beautiful Monument of Marble, with her statue cut to the life, on the North side of the choir at Christ Church in Oxford (heretofore the conventual Church of S. Fridiswides' monastery there) where there was afterwards a chantry of two secular Priests founded to 
u Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 3. m. 23.  celebrate divine service daily for her soul, and for the souls of the said William de Montacute; as also of john Bokyngham Bishop of Lincoln, Sir Peter de Montfort, her father, the Lady Maud her mother; and of john de Montacute, William de Montacute Earl of Salisbury, Simon de Montacute Bishop of Ely, Edward de Montacute, Alice de Aubenie, the Lady Mary Cogan, Elizabeth prioress of Haliwell, the Lady Hawise Bavent, the Lady Maud abbess at Berking, the Lady Isabella a Nun of Berking, children of him the said Sir William de Montacute and her: and moreover for the souls of Sir Thomas de Furnivall her second husband, Sir Peter Limsie her kinsman, and Simon Islip●; and for the souls of all her parents and friends.  
But of the said john de Montfort, do I find very little memorable, other than that he took to wife 
w F. de div. Com. levat. xv. Pasch. 14 E. 1.  Alice the daughter of Will. de la planch; by whom he had issue John and Peter, with two daughters, viz. Eliz. and Maud, whose issue came to possess a great part of the inheritance pertaining to this family, as I shall show anon: for John their elder brother, who was one 
x Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 1. m. 15. in ced.  of the murderers of Peirs de Gaveston, having in 7. E. 2. received his Pardon 
y Pat. 7 E. 2. p. 1. m. 15. in ced.  for that offence, Marched with our English Army into Scotland, and there lost 
z Chron. MS. H. Knighton in Bibls. Cotton. f. 116. b.  his life in the battle of Strivelin, without issue, Peter the other brother having none legitimate. Which Peter (for I am next in course to speak of him) was first in 
a Ex autog. penes Walt. Dom. Aston.  Holy Orders; but after his brother's death, enjoying a fair inheritance, notwithstanding his sacred function, was so dispensed with (as it seems) that he betook 
b Ex autog. penes Walt. Dom. Aston.  himself to the world and became a Knight 
c Ex autog. penes Walt. Dom. Aston. : And standing loyal to King E. 2. in the time of that great defection, when so many adhered to Thomas Earl of Lancaster; had a joint Commission 
d Pat. 15 E. 2. p. 1. m. 3.  with Will. de Beauchamp and Roger de Aylesbury for the safe custody of the City of Worcester. In 20. of that King's reign he was made governor 
e Rot. F. 20 E. 2. m. 4.  of Warwick Castle, then in the King's hands, by reason of the Earls minority. In 18, 19, 25, and 26. of E. 3. one 
f Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  of the Commissioners for conservation of the Peace in this County. In 
g Rot. Franc. 20 E. 3. m. 29.  20. for arraying of Clx. Archers; and in 
h Pat. 29 E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 8.  29. for putting the Statute of Labourers in execution.  
This John took to wife 
i Ex autog. penès praef. S. Montfort.  Margaret daughter of the Lord Furnivall, but by her had issue no more than one only son called Guy; betwixt whom and Margaret one of the daughters to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, there was a marriage in 21 E. 3. by virtue of a special dispensation 
k North. f. 113. b  from Roger Northburgh Bishop of Coventry & Lichfield, having authority from Pope Clement the sixth for the same, in regard they stood allied in the third and fourth degrees of Consanguinity; which marriage was designed 
l North. f. 113. b  by the said Peter and the Earl, for the better founding a league of friendship betwixt them and their posterity, in regard that many suits had been betwixt their Ancestors, by reason that their lands in divers places lay contiguous. Shortly after which marriage there was an estate in tail 
m F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Hill. 22 E. 3. Rec. xv. Pasch. 23 E. 3.  made of this Castle and manor, with divers other lordship's lying in this county, as also in the Counties of Nott. Rutl. and Surrey; whereby for want of issue by the said Guy and Margaret, they were, after the decease of the said Sir Peter, to remain unto Tho. de Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick, and Katherine his wife, and the heirs of the said Earl. Which Thomas having obtained such an estate thereof in reversion, in 35 E. 3. (the same Guy being then dead without issue) entailed 
n F. de div. Com. levat. 3. sept. Mich. 35 E. 3.  the same upon Thomas his son and heir, and the heirs male of his body, and for lack of such issue on William his second son (afterwards Lord Bergavenny) and the heirs male of his body, and for want of such issue on his own right heirs.  
But all this while was Sir Peter de Montfort living; who having had certain issue by an old Concubine 
o Esc. 13 H. 4. , called Lora de Ullenhale, in E. 2. time, (daughter 
p Ex autog. penès praef. S. Montfort.  to one Richard Astley of Ullenhale) took care for their advancement, as may appear by those possessions they enjoyed, whereof I have taken notice in due place: And being grown an old man, made his Testament 
q Witlesey ●. 111. , bearing date on Saturday next after the Feast of the Conception of our Lady anno 1367. (41 E. 3.) by which he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Church of the Friar's Preachers at Warwick; whereunto he gave x li. that the said Friers● should pray for his soul. To the Nuns of Pinley he gave x. marks for the like purpose; and to the Lady Lora de Astley (his old paramour) than a Nun there, C s. To Sir Baldw. Frevill, the elder, Kt. (his kinsman) xx li. To his son Richard de Montfort all h●s silver and gilt plate; as also all his goods movable and unmoveable, lying in his manors of Kings●urst in this county, and of Does in Wiltshire; bequeathing C li. to be given to certain priest's to pray for the souls of his Father and Mother, and all the faithful deceased; and appointing that every of his old servants should be rewarded at the discretion of his Executors, and within two years after, died; for the Probate of his said Testament bears date 19 Cal. Feb. anno 1369. (43 E. 3.) Of which Peter all that I have seen farther memorable, is, that in 20 E. 2. he gave 
r Esc. 20 H. 8. post mor●. Henr. Willoughby mil.  certain lands and Rent for the finding of a Priest to celebrate divine service daily in the Parish-Church of Preston-Bagot, for the health of his own soul, as also the souls of his Ancestors, & successors (whereof I have more particularly spoke in my discourse of that place.) But that which I have to say of his posterity, I reserve to be spoken in Colshill, where they settled by the marriage of John his eldest illegitimate son, with Joan the daughter and heir to Sir john de Clinton Knight. And shall now return to make enquiry through what hands this Castle and manor hath since past.  
In which I find, that Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick (son to the said Earl, by whom the said entail was made as aforesaid) by his Deed bearing 
s Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  date at Warwick 19 Julii 50 E. 3. granted unto Sir William Beauchamp Knight his brother, an estate for term of life therein, for the yearly Rent of a Red Rose payable at the Feast of S. john Baptist. But the inheritance thereof did the said Earl pass 
t F. levat. ●v. Mart. 17 R. 2.  away to Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight, and Sir Thomas Boteler, who were the right heirs to Montforts lands: whereupon in 9 R. 2. upon the agreement for a partition betwixt Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight, and Sir Thomas Boteler Knight, of all the lands, which, by the marriage of those coheirs unto their Ancestors, were descended to them, it was accorded 
u Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer ar. , that when the said William Beauchamp should happen to departed this life, the same Sir Baldwin and his heirs, should (inter alia) entirely enjoy this manor of Beaudesert in case the said Sir Thomas Boteler had satisfaction in other lands by a reasonable extent in lieu of his right therein. And the same Sir William Beauchamp by his Instrument 
w Ex autog. p●●ès Car. D Carington. , dated at London 5. Febr. 17 R. 2. wherein he is styled Seigneur de Bergaynne, reciting the before specified grant, made by his brother Thomas Earl of Warwick to Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight, son and heir to Sir Baldwin as abovesaid, attourned accordingly.  
But it should seem that Frevill did not afterwards make such an assignation to Butler of any lands to equalise the interest he had here in Beldesert; and that in default thereof, there was another partition, by which Butler had the site of the Castle and the Park wherein it stood, and certain other lands in Beldesert, with the advouson of the Church (all which passed by the name of the manor of Beldesert) together with the town of Henly as parcel 
x Claus. 13 E. 4 m. 12.  of the manor of Beldesert: for by an Inquis. 
y Esc. 13 E. 4. n. 58.  taken after the death of Sir Ralph Boteler of Sudley Knight, in 13 E. 4. it appeareth, that he died seized of all these, leaving Sir john Norbury Knight, and Henry Belknap Esquire his cousins and heirs (as by the Descent in Griffe appeareth). From which Sir John and Henry did King Edward the fourth in 17. of his reign obtain it, as by an Obligation 
z Claus. 17 E 4. in d. m. 18.  in two thousand marks, wherein they the same Sir John and Henry became bound unto the said King, to release all their right and title therein, by the name of the manor of Beaudesert with the appurtenances, four messages, four Gardens, two Acres of Land, CCCC. acres of Meadow, a thousand Acres of Pasture, CCCC. acres of Wood, and xii li. of Rent, with the appurtenances, in Beaudesert, Henly, Whitley, and Uinhale, unto John Bishop of Worcester, Anthony Wydevile Earl Rivers, and others, to the use of the said King, appears. And in 21 of his reign constituted 
a Pat. 21 E. 4. p. 1. m. 7.  Thomas Frebody Receiver to his highness thereof, together with other manors in these parts: From which time it continued in the Crown, till King Edward 6. by Patent dated 22. Dec. in the first year of his reign, past 
b Pat. 1 E. 6. p. 6.  it away by the name of the manor of Henly in Arden, alias Henly-Beaudesert, with two Parks thereunto belonging, unto john Dudley Earl of Warwick, and his heirs. Which coming again to the Crown in 1 Mariae by his attainder (whereof I have elsewhere spoke) was by Q. Elizabeth in the fourth of her reign, granted 
c Pat. 4 Eliz. p. 4.  to Ambrose Dudley then Earl of Warwick, and the heirs of his body: who dying issueless, it returned again to the Crown; from whence Alderman Cawdwell, a Londoner, purchased the site of the Castle, with the Park wherein it stood, in our time.  
But the residue of Beldesert, which Frevill enjoyed, descended to Baldwin his son and heir; who died 
d Ecs. 6 H. 5. n. 47.  seized thereof upon Thursday in the third week of Lent 5 H. 5. Eliz. wife to Tho. Ferrer Esquire (a younger son to the Lord Ferrer of Groby) one of the sisters to the said Sir Baldwin; Robert Aston, son of Sir Roger Aston Knight, and joice his wife, another sister, and Margaret the wife of Hugh Willoughby, the third sister, being found his heirs: Betwixt whom Partition 
e Recup. de T. Trin. 22. H. 6. rot. 472 E●●●rm. Mich. 23. H. 6. rot. 124.  also was afterwards made: by virtue whereof (as it seems) this, by the name likewise of the manor of Beldesert, was allotted to Aston; for I find that Sir Edward Aston of Ticksall in Com. Staff. Knight, son of Sir Walter, being seized thereof, sold it 
f F. levat. ●r. Pasch. 36. Eliz.  in 36. Eliz. to Francis Smyth of Wotton-Wawen Esquire and his heirs; who in 15 jac. obtained a Charter 
g Pat. 15. Jac.  of Freewarren in all his demesn lands here, and dying seized thereof, left it to Sir Charles his son and heir (since created Lord Carington) the present owner thereof.  
Of the Church (dedicated to S. Nicholas) I find no mention at all in that Taxation of Anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) But in 14 E. 3. the 
h Rot. de Nonis garb. etc.  Record runneth thus, Ecclesia de Beldesert non extenditur propter paupertatem, sed valet per annum xl s. and in 26 H. 8. it was rated 
i MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 21. a.  at viij li. there being at that time two s. yearly payable out of it for Procurations and Synodals, and two s. as a Pension to the Church of Wotton.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Petrus de Monteforti. 

Horl. vol. 2. f. 13. & 21. a.  D. Ric. de Budiford Cap. 6. Non. Martii 1327.  Petrus de Monteforti. 

Horl. vol. 1. f. 29. a.  joh. de Grafton Accol. 15. Oct. 1331.  D. Episcopus. 

Horl. vol. 2. f. 50. a.  joh. de Alne Pbr. ult. Julii 1332.  D. Petrus de Monteforti. 

Mont. f. 12. b.  Henr. de Pyrie Pbr. 4● Aug. 1333.  D. Petrus de Monteforti. 

S. Germ. ●. 119 b.  Galfr. Capellanus de Ilminton 1. Feb. 1368.  D. Will. de Bellocampo dominus de Bergavenny. 

Cliff. f. 99 a.  D. Henr. leek Pbr. 8. Julii 1407.  Rad. Boteler miles. Rob. Aston. ar. 

Bourch. f. 65. a.  Rob. Loughborough Cap. 25. Sept. 1439.  Rad. Boteler dominus de Sudley. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 99 b.  D. joh. Hopkyns 24. Jan. 1451.  Henr. 7. Rex Angliae. 

Mort. f. 44. b.  D. jac. Gardner Cap. 22. Maii 1491.  Henr. 7. Rex Angliae. 

Gyg. 1. f. 5. ●.  D. joh. Normecote Pbr. 9 Feb. 1497.  joh. Comes Warwic. Vic. L'isle. 

Heath f. 15. b.  Will. Squier Cler. 25. Feb. 1550.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

Bul. f. 7. b.  Magr. Will. Bolton art. Magr. 26. Martii. 1573.  Ambrose Comes Warwici. 

Ib. f. 18. b.  Will. Doverdale Cler. 12. Oct. 1580.  jacobus Rex Angl. etc. 

Ib f. 83. b.  joh. Ellie Cler. 26. Nou. 1606.    

Henly.  
IN speaking of this place next, I shall somewhat thwart my accustomed order, in regard it is in the parish of Wotton-Wawen: but considering that it hath so anciently belonged to the Family of Montfort, whereof I have last discoursed; and that it lies so near unto Beldesert, whereunto I conclude that it was in some sort anciently annexed, I have thought it most proper to be here taken notice of. In the Conquerors Survey there is nothing at all of it, in respect it is there involved with Wotton, whereof it was originally a member, and granted (as I conceive) by one of the Barons of Stafford to the first Montfort that seated himself at Beldesert. Nor till King Stephen's time, that Maud the Empress granted to Thurstane de Montfort a market at that his Castle, formerly spoke of, was there any habitation here (as I guess) the first building having been occasioned (as is most probable) for reception of, and accommodations to Mercate-people, it lying at the very foot of the Hill whereon the said Castle stood, and upon the common Road leading from Stratford super Avon to Bermingham: for the soon mention that ever I could meet with of it, is in a grant 
k Ex autog. penès Praepos. & Scol. Coll. Regal. Cantab.  of the Mill to the Monks of Wotton, by Henry de Montfort, in H. 2. time. And the next to that is in 5 H. 3. where Peter de Montfort had a grant of 
l Claus. 5. ●. 3. m. 6.  a market here, upon the Monday every week; and an yearly fair for two days, viz. the Even and day of S. Giles; whereof he was to take benefit till he should come of age. In which Record it is called Hanley, ●ut in truth it ought to have been written Heanley, as the ordinary sort of people do still pronounce it; for that was its original name, and occasioned from the ascending ground, whereunto it is so nearly situate, hean in our old English signifying high.  
Which days for the market and fair, being one and the same with that of Beldesert, granted to the said Peter and his heirs in 11 H. 3. (though here expressed apud Manerium suum de Hanley, and there apud Manerium suum de Beaudesert) doth much fortify my former conjecture: but as for the manner of the grant, they only thus differ; viz. that in this place it is limited to him alone, and to continue till his coming of full age; and in the other to him and his heirs: from whence may also be inferred, that in 11 H. 3. he was out of minority. In those days it yielded 
n Esc. 5●. H. 3.  xv li. per annum Rent, the Toll and the E●chaets being valued at five marks; but after the battle of Evesham, it answered very little, in 
o Esc. 5●. H. 3.  regard it was then burnt. In 13 E. 1. I find, that Peter de Montfort, son to the said Peter, claimed 
p Rot. de Q●o W.  to have here divers Liberties, viz. Gallows, Assize of Bread and Beer, as also a market and Free-warren within this his manor; and for the market and Free-warren produced the Charter of King H. 3. but for the rest pleaded Prescription, which was allowed: And in 24 E. 1. that upon the extent of john de Montfort's lands, he died 
q Esc. 24. E. 1. n. 59  seized thereof, it being there termed Burgus de Henleye; as also that there were then Lxix. Burgesses, which paid seven li. xviii s. x d. ob. Rend; and likewise a Park, with two Water Mills; and moreover that the Pleas and perquisites of Court, extended to Lviii s. all which were held of Edmund Baron of Stafford, by the service of iii s. or one pair of Scarlet Hose.  
It seems that the market here, grew in time to be well frequented; for in 10 E. 3. the Inhabitonts of this town procured licence 
r Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  from the King to take Toll of all corn and other comodities brought hither to be sold for the space of 3 years, towards the defraying their charge of paving the streets; which work being not then completed, they obtained another 
s Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 1. m. 42.  Patent for the like Toll for the space of three years more: Neither did this allowance finish the said paving; for in 6 R. 2. they had a third Patent 
t Pat. 6. R. 2. p. 2. m. 16.  for taking Toll in like sort during the term of five years more.  
As to the entail of this manor, whereby the remainder, for lack of issue by Guy de Montfort, was settled upon Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and the heirs of his body, I shall not need to say more than what is expressed in Beldesert: neither when or how the inheritance thereof was passed out of the said Earl, or his son: But certain it is, that Sir William Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny held it for life: for by the partition 
u Ex autog. penès I. Ferrer de Tamworth castro are.  made betwixt Sir Baldwin Frevill, and Sir Thomas Boteler in 9 R. 2. (whereof in Beldesert I have spoke) so much is intimated● and an accord then made betwixt them, that the same Sir Baldwin should have this manor of Henly, entirely, after the death of the said Sir William Beauchamp, in case he did pass to him the said Sir Thomas other lands of as good value; which it seems he did not do; for it is most clear, that the heirs of Boteler afterwards enjoyed it; and that Sir Ralph Boteler Knight, Lord Sudley, by an ample Charter 
w Pat. 27● H. 6. p. 2. m. 14.  in 27 H. 6. wherein is recited, that himself and his Ancestors, possessors of this town and manor, used to have a Court-Leet of all their Tenants, and other persons resident within the same, twice every year, there to be held, with Weyfs, Estreys, and whatsoever elf to a Leet belonged: as also a market every Monday, all which were then confirmed; had moreover a grant, that himself and his heirs, by their bailiffs, or Officers, should within the precincts thereof, have Return of Writts and Precepts, and Summons from the Exchequer, Extraits, and Precepts of the Justices of both Benches, and Itinerant, together with Attachments, aswell of Pleas of the Crown, as Bills and Precepts of the Steward, Martial and clerk of the market of the said King's household, his heirs and successors; so that no Shiriff nor other Officer should have power to enter therein, concerning any execution of their Office: As also of Infangthef, Outfangthef, Goods of Felons and Fugitives, or of any condemned persons: and that no Purveyor for the King's household should take any thing there, of him the said Sir Ralph or his Tenants, or any person resident within the precincts thereof. All which Tenants the said King did thereby acquit of Toll, Stallage, Pontage, Pavage, Poundage, Murage, Kaiage and Chiminage, in whatsoever places throughout the Realm: And lastly that he the said Ralph, and his heirs; should have here every year 2. Fairs, scil. one on the Tuesday in whitsunweek, to continue for two days following, and the other upon the Feast-day of S. Luke the Evangelist, and two days after: which Charter bears date at Westminster xuj Maii. the year above specified.  
From which Family of Boteler it came by daughters and heirs to Sir john Norbury Knight, and William Belknap Esquire, and so accompanying the possession of Beldesert (as by the authorities, which I have there cited, may be seen) returned to the Crown by the death of Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick, without issue; and continued therein, till that King James by his Letters Patent bearing date 23. Sept. 17. of his reign, past it 
x Pat. 17. Jac.  to John Lord Digby and his heirs, with divers manors and lands lying in other Counties, in consideration of 13000 li. allowed him by his majesty towards the defraying of his charges in his Spanish embassy.  
The chapel here (dedicated to S. John Baptist) was built about the 41. year of King Edw. 3. as appears by the confirmation 
y Witlesey f. 17. b.  thereof then made by William Witlesey Bishop of Worcester; in which is expressed, that it was erected at the sole charges of the Inhabitants, in regard of the large distance, and foul ways in wintertime, betwixt this Village and the Parish Church of Wootton-Wawen; and by the consent of William de Senye then Prior of Wotton (unto which Religious House the said mother Church of Wotton was appropriated) and Will. de Perton the then Vicar: which Inhabitants and their successors had authority then given them by the same Bishop to provide and maintain a fitting Priest at their own proper charges, for celebration of Divine service there, so that the Vicar of Wotton, for the time being, might wholly receive and take all Oblations, arising in the said chapel, upon Christmas day, Candlemass day, Easter day, and S. Peter's day (being the day of the Dedication of that Church) and for Churching of Women, at any time, in the said chapel: But of all other profits arising upon the said days, or any other throughout the year, the Vicar to have two parts only, and the Prior the third. And that the Priest belonging to this chapel might have power, so often as occasion should be, to Church Women there, to administer the Sacrament to such old & decrepit people as could not go to the said Parish Church, and to perform all other parochial rites therein, burial for the dead only excepted. For the performance of all which, the Priest for the time being, at his first admission thereto, was to oblige himself by his corporal Oath, in the presence of the Prior of Wawens-Wotton and the Vicar, lest the said Church of Wawens-Wotton should be damnified. And that all good people might be the more stirred up to contribute towards the charges for the fabric hereof; as also for the Bells, Books, Lights, Vestments, and other Ornaments belonging thereto, the said Bishop by that his public Instrument, which bears date at Hertlebury 5. Cal. Aug● Anno 1367. granted to every one that would be openhanded therein, an Indulgence of xl. days; all which was confirmed by 
z Ib.  the Prior and Monks of Worcester.  
About two years after, there was a purpose by one William Fifhyde of this town, to found a chantry in a chapel, then newly intended to be built here, for one Priest, to celebrate Divine service daily, for the good estate of the said William, as appears 
a Esc. 43. E. 3. n. 4●.  by that preparation to a licence for amortizing of three messages, situate in Henly aforesaid, to that end: but whether it were performed or not, I make a question; for I have seen no more of it.  
In 26 H. 6. there was an hospital here built, for the relief of poor people and strangers; towards the support of which charge, john Carpenter, then Bp. of Worcester, granted out an Indulgence 
b Carp. vol. 1. f. 65. b.  to endure for three years, on the behoof of all such as should make contribution. Some think that the Gild-House situate on the North side of the chapel, is the hospital here spoken of; For in the chapel before mentioned, there was a gilled founded 
c MS. penès S. A eq. aur. f. 22. a.  by Ralph Boteler (Lord Sudley) which gilled had four 
d MS. penès S. A eq. aur. f. 22. a.  Priests belonging thereto, who were to pray for the Founder's soul. But upon the 
e Ex alio M S. penès eund. S. A. f. 21. b.  Survey taken in 26 H. 8. there were no more than two Priests serving therein, whereof one had an yearly stipend of v li. vi s. viij d. and the other of v li. Howbeit, in 37 H. 8. upon the Extent of the lands belonging thereto, which were then valued at xxvii li. iii s. iii d. it appears 
f Ex M S. penult. f. 21. b. & 22. a. , that there were three Priests ᶻ whereof one had a stipend of Cx s. per annum, and the other two of C s. a piece; as also an Organist, who had xl s. annuity. Before the dissolution of this gilled, it was a custom (as I have heard) that upon all public occasions (as Weddings and the like) the Inhabitants of this town kept their Feast in the gilled House, before specified; in which they had most kind of household stuff, as Pewter, brass, Spits, Andirons, linen, Tables, etc. and Wood out of the little Park at Beldesert, for fuel; those which were at the charge of the Feast paying only vi s. viij d. for the use of them: But now all is gone except the Pewter, which being in the Chapell-Wardens custody, they lend out for iv d. a dozen when any Feast is made.   

Wootton-Wawen.  
FOllowing this petty stream, I come next to Wootton (commonly called Wootton-Wawen) a Parish of a very large extent, containing these Villages and places of note; viz. Aspley, Mockley, Ford●Hall, Crowley, Ullenhale, Botley (Henly in Arden already spoke of) Whitley, Forwode, Edston, Bearley, Silesburne, Wawens-Moore, Wyche, and Offord; of all which in their order. As for the name, there is no question but that it was originally occasioned from the situation, being amongst woods; and so, for the more facility of pronunciation called Wootton instead of Wootton, having the addition of Wawen (for distinction from another Wootton in this County) in regard that one Wagen 
g Domesd. lib.  (commonly called Wawen) Lord thereof before the Norman Conquest, had his seat here. This Wawen was a man of great quality in his time; for, being one 
h Regist. de Coventre f. 75. a.  of the witnesses to Earl Leofrik's Foundation Charter of the Monastery at Coventry in 1ᵒ Edwardi Conf. he is ranked with other eminent persons, and after his name these words added, viz. & multi alii Primates in Angliae, quorum hìc nomina notare fastidiosum esset: Neither doth the extent of his lands argue less; for by the Conqueror's general Survey it appears, that Wara (now called Church-Over) Wolvarde, Tiesho, Mortone (now Morton-Bagot) Ullenhale, Offord, and this Wootton were all his; and perhaps much more, though there not recorded.  
But it being the fate of the native English, in a manner totally, to be dispossessed of their inheritances, to make way for the Normans advancement, this Wagen (or Waga; for so his name is written in Domesday-book) was outed of all those places before specified; which, with divers other fair Lordships 
* Domesd. ●ib. , lying in the Counties of Berks. Northampton, Stafford, Wigorn. Linc. Oxford. and Suff. were bestowed by the Conqueror on Robert de Stadford, paternally 
i Ex autog. penès P. & Scol. Coll. R. Cantab.  descended from that great and noble Family of Tonei, being son (as I think) to Roger de Tonei, totius 
k W. Gemet. p. 268. C.  Normanniae Signifer; as also Brother 
l Ord. vit. p. 501. D  to Ralph de Tonei, who came into England with Duke William, and fought 
m Ord. vit. p. 501. D  stoutly on his behalf in the battle against King Harold; in which I need not make question, but that this Robert also was: for my Author, having mentioned the said Ralph and some few others of the highest rank, addeth these words, aliique quamplures militaris praestantiae fama celebratissimi, & quorum nomina Historiarum voluminibus inter bellicosissimos commendari deceat. In consideration therefore of that notable service, I shall conclude, that he was rewarded with such vast possessions, in the several Counties before mentioned; amongst which this town of Wootton, with the rest of Wagen's lands were part: but making choice of Stafford for his principal seat (where he had a strong Castle, as is evident) assumed his surname from thence.  
The extent of this Wootton was then 
n Domesd. lib.  certified to be 7. hides, there being at that time a Church, and two Mills; and the woods belonging ●hereto, containing two miles in length and one in breadth; which, with all the rest, were valued at iv li. In the line of which Robert, it continued till the death and attainder 
o Hist. of H. 8. by the Lord Herbert. p. 111.  of Edward Duke of Buck. temp. H. 8. But the story of that noble Family I reserve for another work, and shall here take notice only of what I find thereof in reference to this place; which is no more, than that in 13 E. 1. Nich. Lord Stafford obtained a Charter 
p Cart. 13. E. 1. n. 96.  of Free-warren for himself and his heirs in all his demesn lands here: And that in 2 Edw. 2. Edmund his son, dying seized of this manor, was certified 
q Esc. 2. E. 2. n. 63.  to hold it, together with Tisoe in this county, and certain lands in Staffordshire, of the King in Capite by Barony; scil. to find three armed men, with Horses completely harnessed for service, in the wars of Wales during the space of xl. days, at his own proper charges. After the death of which Duke, Thomas Grey Marq. Dorset, obtained it (inter alia) from the King; first 
r Pat. 13. H. 8. p. 3.  for life, and afterwards to himself and the heirs 
s Pat. 15. H. 8. p. 1.  male of his body. Which Thomas had issue Henry Marq. Dorset created Duke of Suff. by King Edw. 6. (as in Astley is showed) but attainted in 1 Mariae: whereupon this manor was granted 
t Pat. 2, & 3. Ph. & M. p. 8.  by that Queen to Sir john Grey Knight, and Mary his wife and their heirs 3 junii 2 & 3. Ph. & M. From whom Dame Agnes Smyth, the Widow of Sir john Smyth Knight, one of the Barons of the Exchequer, and Francis Smyth, son and heir to the said Agnes, purchased 
u Ex autog penès Car. D. Carington.  it 1. Maii 1 Eliz. which Francis died seized of it 3. Sept. 4 jac. whose grandchild Sir Francis Smyth Knight, having in 15 jac. obtained a Charter of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, left issue Sir Charles Smyth Knight, his son and heir (now Lord Carington) the present owner thereof.  
BEsides this manor here in Wootton, that continued so long in the line of Stafford, there was another, which belonged to the Family of Harewell for many descents, but had not the reputation of a manor (for aught I have seen) till of later time: For the original of it grew by divers petty purchases 
w Ib.  of several parcels of land in the times of King Edw. 1. and E. 2. made by one Richard de Stanford and Idonea his wife; which Richard is styled, in most of the deeds that I have seen Magister Ric. de Stanford Clericus; and left issue John his son and heir, who in 23 E. 3. being one 
x Rot. F. 23. E. 3. p. 2. m. 13  of the Commissioners, in this County, for assessing and collecting a xvth and xth then granted to the King in Parliament, and in 27 E. 3. Coroner 
y Claus. 27. E. 3. m. 16.  in this Shire, bore for his arms a Fez, and upon a Canton in the dexter part of the shield, a martlet, as by his Seal 
z Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  appears; and had issue John, as also Maud a daughter married to Roger de Harewell, brother to john Harewell Bishop of bath and Wells towards the later end of E. 3. and beginning of R. 2. time: which Maud became her brother's heir, and possessed all those his lands: whereunto by marriages of several heirs, and otherwise, her descendants made so fair an addition, as that they were ranked amongst the superior gentry of this Shire: therefore, having something to say historically of them (this being their principal Seat) I have inserted the following pedigree, extracted out of the Evidences of the before specified Lord Carington.  
Of john Harewell, son and heir to Roger and Maud, I find, that he being elected one of the Coroners in this county in 16 R. 2. upon his complaint to the King that the choice was not according to the tenor of the Statute of 3. E. 1. Cap. 10. which provideth that those to be chosen aught to be sage and wise Knights, that might know how to undergo, and that would attend the said Office, a Precept 
a Claus. 16. R. 2. m. 34.  was directed to the Shiriff to make a new election in his full county, wherein the form of the said Statute should be exactly observed. In 1 H. 5. he was Eschaetor 
b Rot. F. 1. H● 5. p. 1. m. 8.  for this County and Leicestershire. In 5ᵒ one 
c Ex Comp. ●all. Warw. Com. penès W. Pier●point ar.  of the council to Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick. In 7 H. 5. employed by Commission 
d Pat. 7. H. 5. m. 13.  with other persons of quality, to treat with the people here for a loan of money to the King; and from 
e Pat. de i●sd. an. in. d.  9 H. 5. till his death, a Justice of Peace in this Shire. He bore for 

Magr. Ric. de Stanford Clericus 15 E. 1.- Idonea. 23 E. 1. 

joh. Harewell. 

joh. Harewell Bath. & Wellen. Episc. obiit 10 R. 2.  
Rog. Harewell de Wootton 42 E. 3. 

Ric. Harewell canonicus Eccl. de Wells 20 R. 2.  
joh. Harewell obiit 7 H. 6. 

joh. Harewell de Whitley 7. H. 5. 

Nich. Harewell ob. s. prole.  
joh. Harewell de Whitley 17 H. 7. 

Rog. Harewell de Solihull 21 H. 8.      
Will. Harewell de Stoorton.  
Ric. Harewell de Shoterich ob. 17 H. 6. 

johanna filia & haeres ob. s. p. 29 H. 6.    
Rog. Harewell 9 H. 6.- Agnes filia & cohaer. Will. Clopton. mil. 

Will. Harewell obiit. 16 H. 7.- Agnes filia Henrici Wogan. 

joh. Harewell obiit 10 Apr. 20 H. 7.- Anna filia & haeres Ric. Midleton. 

Agnes filia quinta & cohaeres- joh. Smyth Baro Scac. 25 H. 8. 

Franciscus Smyth ar. obiit 3. Sept. 1606.- Maria filia & haeres Joh. Morton de Ashby-Folvile in Com. Leic. 

Georgius Smyth- Anna filia Thomae Giffard de Chillington mil. 

Franciscus' Smith miles.- Anna filia Thomae Markham de Merton in Com Nott. ar. 

Carolus Smyth de Wotton miles, erectus in Baronem Carington.- Eliz. filia joh. carrel eq. aur.          
Thomas Harewell obiit sine prole.          
Thomas Harewell ob. sine prole 22 H. 6.      
joh. de Stanford. 15 E. 2.- Margeria. 

Matilda. 12 R. 2.  
joh. de Stanford obiit s. p. 37 E. 3.- Johanna, secundò nupta Thomae d● Mor●hall.       his arms 
f Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  Argent upon a Fez wavy sable, three Hares heads cooped Or, with a label of three points in Chief: and by his last Will and Testament 
g Luffn●m q. 10. , bearing date the Tuesday next after the Feast of the Conception of our Lady anno 1428. (7 H. 6) wherein he styles himself esquire, bequeathing his body to sepulture in the Church of S. Peter here at Wootton, and vi li. xiii s. iv d. to the reparation of the great roadway leading betwixt the said town of Wootton and the hermitage at Sillesburne, departed this life the same year, leaving issue divers Children; of some whereof I shall speak anon; in the mean time taking notice of what I have seen in relation to his brother Thomas.  
In 3 H. 5. he was Eschaetor 
h Rot. F. 3. H. 5. m. 9  for this County and Leicestershire. In 5 ᶜ a Justice 
i Pat. 5. H. 5. p. 1. in d. m. 26.  of Peace for this county, in which employment he continued till his death: And having been one of those three, who with the Shiriff in 7 H. 5. made that return of 
k Rot. penès Came●. Scac.  the names of such gentlemen of note in this Shire, which bore ancient arms from their Ancestors, and had summons to serve the King in their proper persons, for defence of the Realm, 
Esc. 22. H 6.  died without issue in 22 H. 6. leaving Thomas, son of Roger, son of John (his brother) his next heir. But I return to the issue of John (elder brother to the said Thomas) which were Roger, 
m Ex autog penes Car. D Carington.  his son and heir, that enjoyed these lands in Wootton; Richard, 
n Ex autog penes Car. D Carington.  who by his father's Testament had the manor of Shoterich in this County bequeathed to him, and lieth buried 
o Ex autog penes Car. D Carington.  before the Altar of S. Andrew the Apostle, in the Church of the Holy Trinity at Stratford super Avon; William sometime Lord of the manor of Sto●rton, and John that had Whitley. Which Roger wedded 
p Ex autog penes Car. D Carington.  Agnes the daughter & coheir of Sir William Clopton of Clopton in Somersetshire, and had issue by her William Harewell; who, by the death of Joan daughter and heir to the before specified Richard without issue, had the manor of Shoterich of his grandfathers inheritance.  
This William was a trusty friend to the House of Lancaster (as it seems) for upon the regaining of the Kingdom by King H. 6. he had the custody 
q Rot. F. 49. H. 6. m. 9  of this county and Leicestershire; and before the end of that his Shirivealtie, fought stoutly on King Henrye's part at Barnet field; in which battle being taken prisoner ʳ, he was thence carried to Windsor-Castle; whereupon also his lands were seized by the King, and bestowed 
s Ex autog. penès eund. D. Carington.  on Humphrey Stafford Esquire, to hold during the King's pleasure: But after a while, through the solicitation of his kinsman john Leighton Esquire, made with john Talbot then Earl of Shrewsbury, he was released 
t Ex autog. penès eund. D. Carington.  of his imprisonment, and restored to his lands: For which favours the said Earl had first xl li. that the same john Leighton promised to give him for obtaining his enlargement & lands; and xl. marks more, which he exacted 
u Ex autog. penès eund. D. Carington.  over and above. But after this, in 14 E. 4. he was constituted 
w Pat. 14. E. 4. p. 1. m. ●4.  one of the Justices of Peace in this County; yet I do not find that upon the next renewing of those Commissions, or ever after, that he had the like employment during King Edward's reign: howbeit, in 2 R. 2. he was appointed 
x Pat. 2. R. 3. p. 1. in d. ●. 21.  one of the Commissioners of Array in this Shire. All that I have seen more of him is, that in 16 H. 7. he founded a chantry in the Friar's Preachers at Warwick (of which I have particularly spoke in my discourse of that place) and that departing 
y Esc. 16. H 7.  this life 2. Dec. the same year, he was there buried 
z Ex autog penès p●aefat D. Carington. , leaving John his son and heir 30. years of age.  

a Esc. 16. H. 7.  Which John in 18 H. 7. being constituted 
b Pat. 18. H. 7. p. 1. in d. m. 17.  one of the Justices of Peace in this County, was, the same year, made Constable 
c Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  of Maxstoke Castle by Edward Duke of Buck. and by his Testament 
d Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  bearing date 8. Apr. Anno 1505. (20 H. 7.) gave to the said Duke (whom he there calls his Lord) his great Dun Horse for a Heriot: and by Anne his wife, daughter 
e Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  and heir to Richard Midleton had issue two sons and five daughters, whereof Thomas the elder died 
f Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  without issue before 3 H. 8. and William was 
g Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  a Priest; whereupon the sisters came to inherit; viz. 
h Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  Elizabeth, Anne, Brigit, and Agnes: for Maud the Eldest, wife of john Leighton, died 
i Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  without issue before the partage was made betwixt them. Of which, Elizabeth, first the wife of Anth. Ralegh, and afterwards of Leonard Reed, had for her share the manors of Bear-cracombe and Copland in Somersetshire, and vi s. viij d. yearly Rent issuing out of the manor of Thongland in that County. Anne wife to james Clifford of Frampton in Com. Glouc. the manors of Knoll and Broseley in the Counties of Somerset and Salop. as also certain lands in Sturmister-Marshall in Dorsetshire, and Billingsley in Shropshire; with iii s. annual Rent issuing out of Fentre in Com. Salop. and vi s. per annum out of the manor of, Thongland in that county. Brigit the wife of Thomas A●hton of Ashton in Cheshire, the manors of Ashley, Water-Eaton, and Longnore in Staffordshire, the manor of Billingsley in Shropshire, and certain lands in Walkeslow, before mentioned, to the value of ten marks per annum, with xxiii s. iv d. yearly Rent issuing out of the said manor of Thongland. Agnes the wife of john Smyth, one of the Barons of the Exchequer, for her part, this manor of Wootton (called Lucy's manor) and the manor of Shoterich; as also certain lands in Stratford super Avon, Henly, Preston, and Edstonia this Shire with divers lands lying in Mickleton in Com. Glouc. the manor of Milinchop in Com. Salop. Lands in Hungerford, Postern magna, Postern parva, Mounslow, and Dydlebery in Shropshire; and x s. iv d. yearly Rent issuing out of the before specified manor of Thongland: the same Partition 
k Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  bearing date 4 Febr. 25 H. 8.  
From which Baron Smyth, by the said Agnes, is Sir Charles Smyth Knight, since erected to the dignity of Lord Carington, and now residing here, descended, as the pedigree before inserted showeth. Of whose Family I may not omit here to observe, what I have seen attested by Sir William Dethick sometime Garter principal King of arms, and Robert cook Clarenceux; viz. that the said john Smyth (the Baron) was grandchild to john Carington; and the said john Carington lineally descended from Sir Michael Carington Knight Standard-bearer to the famous King Richard the first in the Holy landlord. And of this john Carington, as to the occasion that he changed his name to Smyth, they do specially certify from the credit of an ancient Manuscript 
l Penès Henr. Smith de Cr●ssing Temple in come. Essex a , written with the proper hand of him the said John in K. Henry the fourth's time; that in his youth he was bred up in Gascoigne under Sir Thomas Nevil in the service of King Ric. 2. and after the decease of an elder brother called Edmund, that he returned into England, where he was likewise entertained in the said King's service: but afterwards upon the deposal of the said King Richard by Henry of Lancaster, being constrained to slay into France, in regard that he took part with the Earls of Huntingdon, Salisbury, and Kent, etc. against the said Henry of Lancaster, after one years' abode in Paris, he travailed, with one Robert Arden Esquire his companion into Italy; where they served under john Galeas Duke of Milan, against the Emperor Rupert, and after the death of the said Duke, returned into Brabant, where they met with two English friars going to Rome, from whom they received tidings, that William Curson a younger son of Sir john Curson, and cousin german to the said John, was Abbot of S. Osithes in Essex: whereupon he hasted towards England by Amsterdam; and arriving at Ipswich Anno 1404. thence presently sped to S. Osithes, where changing his name into Smyth, but privately making himself known to his kinsman the Abbot, was by him courteously entertained; who bestowed upon him good means, and advanced him in marriage to Milicent the daughter and heir of Robert Laynham, by Alice the daughter and heir to john Hend Major of London.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) was given to 
m Ex autog. penes Praepos. & Scol. Coll. R. Cantab  the Monks of Conchis in Normandy by Robert de Stadford (before spoken of) shortly after the Conquest of England by Duke William; and appropriated 
n Ex autog. penes Praepos. & Scol. Coll. R. Cantab  to them by Roger Bishop of Worcester, 3. Non. nou. Anno 1178. (25 H. 2.) In Anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) it, with the chapels belonging thereto, was valued 
o MS. in. Scac.  at Lii. marks, the vicar's portion 
p MS. in. Scac.  being at that time seven marks and a half: But in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
q MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  at xii li. out of which did yearly issue x s. v d. ob. for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Procurator Abbatis de Conchis. 

Geyn. f. 43. b.  joh. de Wotton Diac. Non. Apr. 1306.  Prior de Wawens-Wotton. 

Cob. f. 111. b.  joh. fill Rob. Sutoris Cap. 3. Id. Sept. 1325.  Abbas & conu. de Conchis. 

Horl. vol. 1. f. 17. a.  Frater joh. le Tonnelier 26. Julii 1328.  Abbas & conu. de Conchis. 

Mont f. 16. b.  joh. Corpe Pbr. 5. Cal. julii 1335.  Procurator Abb. & conu. de Conchis. 

Ib. f. 26. a.  Petrus de Loversey Pbr. 4. Oct. 1336.  Prior de Wotton. 

Wit. f. 15. b.  Rob. Wykwane 10. Oct. 1367.  Ric. Rex. Angl. ratione temporal. Priorat. de Wotton in manu sua, etc. 

Wak. f. 10. b.  Ric. Hemery Pbr. 2. Maii 1378.  Rolandus Leynthall miles. 

Morg. vol. 1. f. 33. b.  D. Nich. Wedon Cap. 22. Sept. 1425.  Rolandus Leynthall miles. 

Bourch. f: 32. b.  Will. Saunders Cler. 22. Febr. 1436.  Prior & conu. de Wotton-Wawen. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 35. a.  D. joh. Berston Cap. 23. Martii 1445.  Prior & conu. de Wotton-Wawen. 

Ib. f. 35. b.  D. Rog. Wheler Cap. 22. Apr. 1446.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Ib. f. 81. b.  D. joh. Dalton Cap. 7. Martii 1449.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Ib. f. 149. b.  D. joh. Russell Cap. 17. Jan. 1458.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Ib. f. 157. b.  D. Will. Harry's Cap. 9 Feb. 1460.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Ib. f. 220. b.  Rog. Jordan in art. Magr. 26. Martii 1468.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Mort. f. 30. b.  Brianus Esthorp in S. Theol. Scholar. 3. Julii 1489.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Jig. vol. 2. f. 113. a.  D. joh. Botreye Pbr. 16. Martii 1514.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

jeron. f. 13. a.  Thomas Hartwell in S. Theol. Bac. 17. Dec. 1523.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Heath f. 7. b.  Thomas Goldston in art. Magr. 13. Maii 1545.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Ib. f. 24. a.  D. Edw. Alcock Pbr. 17. Febr. 1556.  Praepos. & Socii Collegii Regal. Cantab. 

Ib. f. 29. b.  D. Rad. Olton Pbr. 24. Martii 1557.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Bul. f. 16. a.  Will. Bolton Cler. 23. Apr. 1579.  Praepos. & Socii ut suprà. 

Ib. f. 18. b.  joh. Mascall Cler. 23. Aug. 1580.   

Monumental Inscriptions upon Grave stones in the South I'll of this Church. In brass upon a Marble.  
Here lieth the body of Lady Agnes Smyth late wife of Sir John Smyth Knight, one of the Barons of the exchequer, daughter of John Harewell esquire and one of the coheirs of Thomas Harewell esquire, her brother, which Agnes died the nineteen ●h of February Anno 1562.   

Upon one of Alabaster.  
Hic jacet Johannes Allesbury qui obiit septimo die mensis ................... cujus anime propitietur Deus Amen.    

The Priory.  
I Now come to speak of that little Monastery of Benedictine Monks, which sometime stood here, and was one of those we call Priories Alien, having been a Cell to the abbey of Conchis in Normandy ● Of which kind there were few that had any formal Foundation, as in Wolston I have already showed: For the first grant to that foreign Monastery, by Rob. de Tonei (son doubtless unto Roger who founded 
r Ord. vit. p. 460 a.  Conchis) and Nicholas de Stafford his son, was no other than verbal, as it seems by that confirmation thereof, which Rob. de Stafford, son to the same Nicholas, made in H. 2. time; wherein he makes mention that his said grandfather and father gave thereunto, this Church of Wotton, together with the Tithes and oblations of the whole town, and one hid of land adjoining to the same Church, as also another hid called Doversele, and the lands which the Monks of Conchis had then in tillage here, in exchange for the manor of Edricston (now Edston) which at first belonged to those Monks. But I make a question, notwithstanding the first grant, so made by the before specified Robert de Tonei, whether any Monks settled here till after his death; for in an Instrument 
s Penès Praepos. & Scola●. Coll. R. Cantab. , of later time, made by the Abbot and Monks of Conchis, whereby they constituted a Prior here, it is said to be de Fundatione nobilissimi domini Nicholai Stafford, which is some argument that he first erected their Mansion here.  
Touching the appropriation of the said Church, made in 25 H. 2. to the peculiar benefit of those Monks, having already spoke in Wotton, I shall now endeavour the discovery of what farther augmentation they had by other Benefactors; wherein I find 
t Ex autog. Abide. , that Robert the son of Herveus de Stafford gave unto them divers particular parcels of land lying in Ullenhale; Henry de Montfort the Mill 
u Ex autog. Abide.  at Henly; Robert de Chaucumbe divers Lands 
w Ex autog. Abide.  in Mockle and Ullenhale; Will. de Burley a yard 
x Ex autog. Abide.  land with a croft and message in Burley, with all his interest in the chapel there; Geffrey de Pauncefote and john Durvassall certain 
y Ex autog. Abide.  lands in Buckele (juxta Beldesert.) And to all these had they the addition 
z Rot. F. 6. R. 2. m. 15.  of the manor of Monkenlane in Herefordshire; which, with several other lands and Tithes in that county, were originally granted 
a Ex a●●tog. p●●nes P●● & Sc●● Coll. ●● R. C●●●tab.  to the said Monks of Conchis by Ralph de Tonei (brother to our Robert) who in the confirmation of them made by Will. de Vere Bishop of Hereford in H. 2. time, is called 
b Ex a●●tog. p●●nes P●● & Sc●● Coll. ●● R. C●●●tab.  Radulfus senior de Tonei.  
As to the original seizures (in general) of the lands belonging to these Priories Alien, and the occasion thereof, having spoke in Wolston, I shall here only take notice of what concerns this place, in relation thereto. Of which the first mention, I find, is in 16 E. 3. where the K. by his special Precept 
c Claus. ●● E. 3. p. 2. ●● 17.  directed to the Shiriff of this County, reciting, that whereas he had committed the custody of it to John the then Prior, for a certain farm to be yearly paid into his Exchequer, during his wars with France; and that the said Prior had neglected payment of that Rent accordingly, for which respect it was again seized into his hands; he had nevertheless, at the humble request of the said Prior, who desired no more than a competent allowance for himself, and one Monk then resident with him, commanded that the sum of iii s. by the week for himself, and xviii d. for his fellow Monk, might be duly paid unto him, out of the issues thereof, during the time that it should continue under that seizure: But after this, viz. in 
d Rot. F. 48. E. 3. m. 12.  48 E. 3. there was another seizure made thereof, and the custody of it then committed to Hugh Earl Stafford, John Maubert the then Prior, and friar Michael Cheyne Procurator general to the Abbot of Counches. Which Prior Maubert, in 3 R. 2. obtained a special grant 
e Rot. F. 3. R 2. m. 31.  thereof to himself; with all the lands belonging to it, to hold during the said wars with France, paying XL l. per annum into the Exchequer. Perhaps he died soon after; for within three years following, the said farm was granted 
f Rot. F. 6. ● 2. m. 15.  to Robert Selby a Priest, and john de Burley junior, to hold during the continuance of the wars before specified, paying xlvi li. xiii s. iv d. yearly into the said Exchequer.  
But in 22 R. 2. upon the augmentation made unto the House of Carthusians, near Coventre, (than newly founded) with the grant of several Priories Alien, in sundry Counties of this Realm (whereof I have there made mention) this of Wootton was one of those that the said King gave 
g Pat. 22. R 2. p. 3. n 4.  thereto; though of that grant those Carthusians took little benefit; for shortly after K. H. 4. (by the deposal of King R. 2.) attained the Crown, taking into consideration 
h Pat. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. ●9. , that these Priories-Alien were originally founded to the honour of God, and that through the frequent seizures of them into the hands of his Progenitors, by reason of the wars with France, the Monks were driven away, and the Houses so wasted, that such divine service, as had anciently been established therein, was wholly withdrawn; out of his pious care to rectify the said abuse, did, by the assent of his council in Parliament, in the first year of his reign, make full restitution 
i Pat. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. ●9.  unto john Seurayn, then newly instituted and inducted Prior here, of all the possessions belonging to this House, granting it to him and his successors, for the like Rent reserved to the Exchequer, during the continuance of his wars with France, as had anciently been paid to the House of Counches in times of Peace; upon condition that the same Prior and his successors, should thenceforth find and maintain so many Monks, secular Priests, and other English Officers therein, as by the first Foundation of it were ordained to be, and paying all Tenths, Fif●eens, and other Subsidies whatsoever, with the clergy and Commonalty of this Realm, as often as there should be occasion.  
Howbeit, after this, viz. in 4 H. 4. there was a new consideration had in the Parliament then held, touching these Priories-Alien; viz. 
k C●aus. 4. H. 4. m. 30.  that all should be again seized into the King's hands, excepting only those that were conventual; whereupon the Shiriff of this county had command 
l C●aus. 4. H. 4. m. 30.  to give warning unto this Prior of Wootton, and the rest within his limits, to appear in their proper persons at Westminster on the Octaves of S. Hillary, and to bring with them, all their Charters and Evidences, whereby he himself and his council might be satisfied, whether they had been Priories conventual time out of mind, or not. But notwithstanding this Act, they rested not long: for whereas the former seizures had been so made, only upon pretence 
Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 1. m. 3. , that by transporting part of the revenues belonging to these English Cells, to those Houses in France, whereunto they were subordinate, the King's adversaries at such times as he had wars with the French, were assisted; in the Parliament held at Leicester 2 H. 5. it being considered 
Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 1. m. 3. , that though a final peace should be afterwards made betwixt England and France, yet the carrying over such sums of money yearly out of England to those foreingn Monasteries would be prejudicial to this Kingdom, and the people thereof, there was an Act 
Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 1. m. 3.  then made, that all the possessions in England belonging to the said Priories Alien, should thenceforth remain to the King and his heirs for ever, excepting such whereof there was special declaration then made to the contrary; all intent (saith the Act 
p Rot. Parl. 2. H. 5. n. 9 ) que divines services en les lieux avant dictz purront plus duement estre fait per gentzes Anglois en temps avenir, qùe n'ount est é fait devant ces heures en icelles par gentzes Francois, etc.  
But this Proviso was not very punctually observed; for I find that Sir Roland Lenthale Knight, having obtained certain Letters 
q Pat. 16. H. 6. p. 2. m. 26.  Patent from K. H. 5. by colour of an information, that this priory was not presentable, instituible, nor inductible, thereupon entered into the possession of it, and received the profits; so that thenceforth no Divine service was there performed, contrary to the purport of that Statute of 1 H. 4. before mentioned; as also against the pious intent of the said Founders: So that in 16 H. 6. the King, a king into his consideration the premises, to the intent that God's service and all works of charity should be there devoutly performed, did 
r Pat. 16. H. 6. p. 2. m. 26.  for the good estate of himself, and for the souls of his noble Progenitors, his heirs likewise and successors, at the humble supplication of Frere John a Monk of the House of Conchis above specified, present him the said Monk to the Bishop of Worcester, to be instituted and inducted as Prior thereunto: And shortly after, to give satisfaction unto the said Sir Roland Lenthale touching that matter, granted 
s Pat. 20. H 6. p. 3. m. 4.  an anannuity of xx li. to him and his heirs for ever, to be received out of the issues and profits of the county of Hereford.  
But this new Prior had no long enjoyment thereof; for by Letters 
t Pat. 22. H 6. p. 2. m. 15.  Patent, bearing date at Westminster 12. Dec. in 22. of his reign, did the same King bestow it upon the Provost and Scholars of his royal college in Cambridge, then newly by him founded; to have and to enjoy to themselves and their successors for ever. Which Provost and Scholars, about four years after, obtained a formal Release 
u Claus. 26. H. 6. in d. m. 10.  from the said Prior (by the name of john Conches a Monk of the Order of S. Benet, at Conches in Normandy, and late Prior of the Priory of Wawens-Wootton in the County of Warwick) of all his right, title and claim, that he had, or could challenge thereto, dated 18ᵒ junii 26 H. 6. And for the better securing of their title, did the said Provost and Scholars in 1 E. 4. procure a special Patent 
w Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 3. m. 23.  from that King, of Confirmation, for this and other lands of that k●nd, which by the munificence of their pious Founder had been granted to them; the same Patent bearing date at Westminster 22 Febr.  
Patroni. 
Priores de Wootton.  Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 
Rog. de Pavilliaco monach. 12. Cal. jan. 1285. 
Giff. f. 246. b.   Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 
Frater joh. de Broc●a monach. de Conchis 8. Cal. junii 1288. 
Ib. f. 295. b.   Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 

●n. f. 19 a.  Frater Will. de Laverceye monach. de Conchis 8. Id. nou. 1309.  Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 

Horl. vol. 1. f. 25. a.  Frater joh. le Tonnelier monach. 26. Julii 1328.  Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 

Wolst. vol. 2. f. 46. b.  Frater Ioh● de Silvaneto 2. Jan. 1340.  Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 

S. Germ. f. 130. b.  Frater Guillerinus Pinchart die Mart. post festum Dionysii martyris 1349.  Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 

Lyn f. 5. a.  Frater joh. Maubert monach. de Conchis 7. Martii 1370.  Abbas de Conchis in Normannia. 

Tid f. 52. b.  joh. sovereign monach. de Conchis .... 1400.  Henr. 6. Rex Angl. etc. 

Bourch. f. 46. a.  joh. de Conchis monachus 17. Junii 1438.    

Aspley.  
OF this place there is no mention in the Conqueror's Survey, and therefore I do conclude, that it was at that time involved with Wootton: Neither have I seen any thing of it in Record till 
x Rot. P. 5. H. 3.  5 H. 3. that Alan de Bercheston impleaded Robert de Chaucumbe for certain lands here, wherein it is written Apsele. That this Robert de Chaucumbe was then Lord of it, will appear by what I have next to say; viz. that in 15 H. 3. by a Fine levied 
y F. de div. Com. levat. Craft. Mich  betwixt Gilbert de Segrave & Annabil his wife plaintiffs, and the same Robert de Chaucumbe deforc. the said Robert, having given her the said Annabil, his eldest daughter, in marriage to the same Gilbert; and Milisent, the other, to Ralph Basset, settled his lands lying in the Counties of Northampt. Warwick, Leic. and Linc. so as if he should fortune to have any other heir besides them two, the said Gilbert and Annabil, and the heirs of Annabil, to enjoy the moiety only of this manor of Aspele, and the other moiety to go unto the said Ralph Basset, and Milisent, and the heirs of Milisent for ever. But plain it is, that the said Robert de Chaucu●be had no other issue, so that upon such partition, as was afterwards made betwixt those coheirs, this manor of Aspele, came wholly to Anabill: whereupon the before specified Gilbert de Segrave her husband in 36 H. 3. obiained a Charter 
z Cart. 36. H. 3. m. 3.  of Freewarren in all his demesn lands here, having an ancient Mannour-house upon it (as it should seem by the large moat) with a Park: yet did not her issue by the same Gilbert enjoy it: For being afterwards married 
a Pat. 49. H. 3. m. 3.  to Roger de Somery (whom she survived) in her full and lawful widowhood, she granted 
b Ex autog. penès Joh. Hales ar.  it unto john de Somery, her son by that husband, and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten; to be held of her and her heirs, paying unto her and Nicholas de Segrave her son and heir, and his heirs, a pair of gilt spurs, or six pence at the Nativity of S. John Baptist yearly for all services.  
Which John in 13 E. 1. claimed 
c Rot. de Quo W.  a Court Leet here, with Assize of Bread and Beer therein, by Prescription, whereof he had then allowance: But at length it returned to the line of Segrave, and in 18 E. 3. was, with divers other manors in several Counties, entailed 
F de d●v. 〈…〉  by Sir john de Segrave Knight, upon the issue of his body by Margaret his wife, and for default of such issue upon his right heirs. Which Margaret had it (inter alia) in dower, as appears by the Inquis. 
e Claus. 46. E. 3. m 27.  taken after the death of Sir Walter Manney Knight, her second husband. By virtue of which entail it divolved, through an heir female, to the Family of Mowbray, being in 1 H. 4. committed 
f Rot. F. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 23.  (with divers other manors in this County) to Sir Thomas Rempston Kt. in respect that Thomas the son and heir to Thomas Mowbray Duke of Norff. was then in minority; and by Moubray's daughter and coheir, to Berkley, Thomas Lord Berkley dying 
g Lib. 2. cedul.  seized of it in 26 H. 8. leaving Henry his son and heir, who accomplished 
h Lib. 2. cedul.  his full age in 2 & 3 Ph. & M.   

Ford Hall.  
THis, lying within the precincts of Aspele, was about the beginning of E. 1. reign granted 
i Ex autog. penès praef. Joh. Hales.  by Sir john de Somery (before mentioned) to one Roger de la Ford of Aspele, and Agatha his wife and their heirs, the Rent of xii d. yearly, payable at the Feast of S. Michael and the Annunciation of our Lady by equal portions, being thereupon reserved; as also foreign service, and suit to the Court of him the said John and his heirs. Hence came it in succeeding times to be called Ford Hall, and in 5 R. 2. past 
k Ex autog. penès praef. Joh. Hales.  by the name of a manor from one Nicholas Prylle of Ludlow, to Henry de Bonnebury and his heirs; but at length came to john Fullwode, about H. 8. time, in 
l Visit. Com. Warw. An. 1619.  marriage with Joan the daughter and heir to Baldwyn Heath. Which John (being second 
m Visit. Com. Warw. An. 1619.  son to Robert Fullwode of Cley Hall, in Tanworth) had issue 
n Visit. Com. Warw. An. 1619.  John, and he a third John; who, by marriage with 
o Visit. Com. Warw. An. 1619.  Katherine daughter & coheir to Thomas Dabridgcourt of Langdon Hall, left issue 
p Pat. 20. H. 6. p. 3. m. 4.  six daughters his heirs; scil. Frances the wife of William noel of Welsborough in Com. Leic. Esquire, Elinor of Sir Edw. Hampden Knight, Alice of Sir George Fullwode Kt. Christian of john Hales Esquire, Grace of Angel Grey of Kingston in Com. Dors. Esquire, and Katherine: which, Grace, upon the partition of that inheritance, had (inter alia) this for her share.   

Mockley.  
I Am of opinion that this, now bearing the name of Mockley, was part of that land, which Robert de Stafford granted to the Monks of Conchis (whereof in Wootton I have spoke) but of it I do not find any particular mention, till about E. 1. time, and that is also accidentally, Gilbert de Monkelee, and William de Monkelee, with Roger then Vicar of Wootton, being witnesses to a grant of certain lands in Buckele (lying hard by) made to the Monks of Wootton: whence I conclude, that having belonged to those Monks, it therefore had the name of Monkelee, and that by shortness of pronunciation it is now called Mockle. As part of the possessions therefore of that Religious House, was it in 7 H. 5. granted 
p Pat. 20. H. 6. p. 3. m. 4.  by the King, with the Priory of Wootton, to Sir Roland Lenthale Knight, and in 22 H. 6. past 
q Pat. 21. H. 6. p. 2. m. 15.  therewith likewise, to the Provost and Scholars of King's college in Cambridge, by the name of the manor of Molkele; and being confirmed 
r Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 3. m. 23.  to that college by King E. 4. is enjoyed accordingly at this day.   

Vllenhale.  
THis place, having been part of the possessions of Waga (of whom I have spoke in Wootton) in Edw. the Confessors days, was held by Robert de Stafford in the Conq. time; and by the general Survey 
D●●esd. 〈◊〉.  then taken, wherein it is written Holehale, certified to contain one hid, the woods being half, a mile in length, and one furlong in breadth, all valued at iv li. From which Robert, or his son Nicholas, did Roger Earl of Warwick obtain it (as it seems) and enfeoft 
t Ex autog. penès S. Archer ●q. aur.  thereof one Roger, who residing here, assumed 
Ex autog. penès S. Archer ●q. aur.  the surname of Ulehale; from whom descended certain male branches, which continued till Edw. 1. time, at the least; whereof one, viz. Robert, grandchild to the said Roger, wrote 
Ex autog penès S. Archer ●q. aur.  himself Dominus de Holenhale, and in 36 H. 3. was certified 
Te●ta de ●.  to hold a fourth part of a Knight's fee here, of the Earl of Warwick. I suppose, by some circumstances, that this manor first came to the family of Mountfort about King H. 3. time: for I find that Peter de Mountfort did then confirm 
y Ex autog. ●●●ès P. & 〈◊〉. Coll. ● Cantab.  the grant of certain particular parcels of land, lying here, given by petty Freeholders to the Monks Wootton: but the first positive proof that I have, which manifesteth Montfort directly to have been Lord thereof, is in 32 H. 6. where one Richard Hawnell, who was 
z Claus. 32. H. 6. in d. m. 3.  enfeoft thereof by Sir William Mountfort of Colshill Kt. releases 
a Claus. 32. H. 6. in d. m. 3.  his right therein to Humphrey Duke of Buck. and others: which Duke, with the rest, had likewise but an estate in trust thereof; for it appears 
b E●c. 10. H. 5.  that it came to the Crown in 10 H. 7. by the attainder of Sir Simon Montfort Knight (as in Colshill shall be showed) and was by the same King, in 12. of his reign, granted 
c Pat. 12. H. ● p. 1. m. 2.  away, with divers other Lordships in this county, to Gerald Earl of Kildare, and Elizabeth S. John then his wife, and the heirs male of their two bodies, K. H. 8. in 2. of his reign confirming 
Pat. 2. H. 〈…〉.  the same.  
From which Earl it descended to Sir james Fitz Gerald Knight, one of his sons by the said Eliz. But by his attainder in 28 H. 8. (as I have elsewhere showed) returned again to the Crown; and in 1 Mariae, was by that Queen granted 
Pat. 1. M. 〈◊〉.  unto Michael Throkmorton Esquire (a younger son to Sir Robert Throkmorton of Coughton Knight) who died 
f E●c. 3. El●z.  seized thereof 1. Nou. 5 & 6 Ph. & M. leaving Francis his son and heir seven years of age: which Francis had issue john Throkmorton of whom it was purchased in our time by Mr. Bolton a Citizen of London.  
Here is a fair chapel (dedicated to the blessed Virgin) wherein the Vicars of Wootton, for the time being) have of ancient time used 
g Bourch. f. 70. b.  to find a Priest at their own proper charge, to celebrate divine service.  

The Epitaph belonging to the Monument, represented on the next page.  
Here lieth the body of Francis Throkmorton Esquire, borne in the city of Mantua, in Italy; son and heir unto Michael Throkmorton Esquire, and of Agnes hid of Southamptonshire: which Michael was borne at Coughton-Court in the county of Warwick, and was youngest brother to Sir George Throkmorton of Coughton aforesaid Knight. And after that the said Michael had lived many years in Italy, in good and great reputation, with bountiful hospitality, entertaining most of the noblemen, and gentlemen of England that had occasion to come that way, and did return into the Realm of England in the very beginning of the reign of Q. marry, and received of her gift the Maenours of Honiley, Blackwell, Packhurst, Winderton, Vllenhall in Ullenhall, and others, as appeareth by her majesty's Letters Patent, bearing date in the first year of her reign: And after went into Italy again, where he departed this life, and lieth buried in S. Martin's Church in the said city of Mantua, under a fair tomb. The said Michael married Judith Tracie, daughter of Richard Tracie of Stanway in the county of Gloucester Esquire, and of Barbara Lucy of Charlecote in the aforesaid County of Warwick, and sister to Sir Paul Tracie Baronet, and had by her six Children, whereof three, that is to say Francis, Michael, and Judith are departed this life without issue; and the other three are living; that is to say John, Michael, and Judith Anno Dom. 1617. & anno decimo quinto domini nostri jacobi Regis Angliae.  

Mors mihi lucrum, portus, & refugium.  
Sic transit gloria Mundi.   

Omnia vana vidi, solo mea Christo repono,  
Mors tua, Mors Christi, fraus Mundi, gloria Coeli,  
Et dolor inferni sunt meditanda tibi.   
   

Botley.  
THis being originally a member of Wootton, is not taken notice of in the Conqueror's Survey; but the name, which is Saxon, shows it to be of greater antiquity; for bottle was the word which our Ancestors used in the same sense that we do Domus in Latin. In H. 2. time Robert de Stadford (possessor also of Wootton) gave 
h Regist. de Kenilw. p. 147.  to the Canons of Kenilworth certain lands lying in this place, with the homages, and services of several persons; as also to 
i Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  Geffrey Malore, and his heirs all those lands, homages & services, which he likewise held of him here; reserving the payment of a Sparhawk to himself and his heirs, by the said Geffrey and his heirs: which Geffrey was of those Malories that resided at Tachebroke in this county. From whom descended john Malore, who in 9 E. 3. had Free warren granted 
k Cart. 9 ● 3. n. 10.  to him in all his demesn lands here.  
and at Tachebrooke before specified; as also at Walton on the Woulds in Leicestershire; and from him another John, who with Ankitell Malore his son and heir, by their Deed 
l Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  bearing date the Thursday after the Feast of S. Michael th'archangel 22 H. 6. aliened it to Richard Archer Esquire, and his heirs; whose posterity have ever since enjoyed it, Sir Simon Archer of Tanworth Knight, being the present owner thereof.   

Whitley.  
THis being in the Conqueror's time possessed 
m Domesd. ●ib.  by Robert de Stadford, with Wootton, and then certified to contain three hides, was held of him by one Drogo (which name we now call Drew) having then a Mill, & Woods extending to half a mile in length, and two furlongs in breadth; all which were valued at xl s. and before the Norman Invasion had been the inheritance of three brothers. Some have affirmed 
n H. Ferrer ar.  that this Drogo was a Norman, and servant to the said Robert de Stadford, and that his posterity assumed the surname of Whitley, in regard of their residence here: as also that from this Family of Whitley came the Offords and Fulwoods; the one from Robert, who seating himself at Offord (whereof I shall speak anon) left that name to his descendants; and the other from Richard, who planting at a place in the parish of Tanworth, then called Fulwood, but now Clea-Hall, had also thence that denomination: all which from ancient evidences is likewise in some 
o Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  sort manifested.  
Of this Family was one Thomas de Witele, who had issue 
p Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  Robert; which Robert, in consideration of x. marks of silver, past 
q Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  away all his interest in this Lordship to Peter de Montfort, in H. 3. time, Sir Will. de Bishopesdon, Sir Thomas his son, and Sir Henry Pipard (all Knights) being witnesses thereto. After which the same Peter (sc. of Beldesert) granted 
r Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  to Roger the son of Henry de Witele and his heirs, all those lands and Rents which he the said Roger held of him within the precincts of this place; reserving for the same to himself and his heirs, the yearly Rent of two pair of white Gloves at Easter and Michaelmas for all services; and likewise royal service for one yard land & a half, with reasonable Aid for the making his and their eldest sons Knights, and marriage of their eldest daughters according to the custom of the Realm: as also suit of Court, viz at the several Courts to be held after Michaelmas, the Feast of S. Hillary, and Hokeday, upon reasonable Summons. But this Henry de Witele was son 
s Ex autog. penès Car. D. Carington.  to Roger the son of Thurstane de Cherlecote, and not of the line of Thomas de Witele, and fixing here relinquished his paternal name, assuming his surname, thenceforth, from this place, as was very usual in those times to do.  
In 13 joh. I find 
t Lib. rub. f. 157. a.  that this Lordship (then certified as parcel of the Honour of Stafford) answered for three parts of a Knight's Fee; but in 36 H. 3. for no more than two parts, Will. Durovassall and Rog. de Witeleg before mentioned, at that time holding 
u Testa de. N.  it of Peter de Montfort and Will. de Lucy, and they of Rob. de Stafford. Which Peter and his posterity were the only known Lords thereof, for some descents; for in 13 E. 1. the same Peter claimed 
w Rot. de Q. War.  Free-warren here (as in other his Lordships) which was allowed: and in 24 E. 1. john de Montfort his son and heir died 
x Esc. 24 E. 1. n. 59  seized thereof; at which time there were certified ʸ to be seven freeholders, who yearly paid xxxs ob. q. Rent, the Pleas and Perquisites being then valued at two s. per an. And yet nevertheless did john de Whitely in 38 E. 3. and 5 R. 2. writ 
z Ex autog penès praef. D Carington.  himself Dominus de Witley; but this was as Lord mesne under Montfort, as I conceive. Which John had issue 
a Ib.  Ric. de Whiteley, who quitted 
b Ib.  all the interest that he had here, to joan Beauchamp Lady of Bergavenny, and others, Feoffees in trust (I suppose) on the behalf of john Harewell a younger son to john Harewell of Wootton: For in 7 H. 5. this john Harewell wrote himself the Whitley: and in 17 H. 7. john Harewell brother and heir of Nich. Harewell, eldest son to the said John, past 
c Ex autog. penès Edw Ma●e row ar.  it by the name of the manor of Whitley into the hands of john Grevill, Thomas Trussell and other Feoffees: But in 17 H. 8. Roger Harewell, son to the said John, in consideration of Lx li. by his deed 
d Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  bearing date 16 Martii, absolutely sold it to john Smith: which John in 22 H. 8. to strengthen his title the better, being at that time one of the Remembrancer's in the Exchequer, and afterward a Baron of that Court, obtained a Release 
e Ex autog. penès praef. D. Carington.  thereof, unto Sir Thomas Dennis Knight and others for the use of himself and his heirs, to whom it still, together with Wootton, continues.   

Forwood.  
THe first mention I find of this place, is in 14 E. 1. where it was entailed 
f F. levat. xv. Pasch. 14. E. 1.  by Peter de Montfort, with Haselholt, whereof I have already spoke: But I am of opinion that it was originally a member of Whitley. From which Peter descended john de Montfort, who in 24 E. 1. died 
g Esc. 24. E. 1. n. 59  seized of a certain message here, with a small Park, having 3 carucates of land in demesn, all held of the Lord Stafford, by the service of iii s. and suit to his three week's Court at UUotton: but afterwards was it accounted as a member 
h Esc. 13. H. 4. n. 27. Claus. 2. H. 5. m 17.  of Beldesert   

Edston.  
IN the Conqueror's time this being possessed by the same Robert de Stadford, of whom I have made mention in Wootton & divers other places, was by the general Survey 
i Domesd. lib.  then certified to contain 5. hides, and valued at iii li. having Woods belonging thereto, which extended to half a mile in length, and half a furlong in breadth; but before the Norman invasion it was the freehold of Ailric and Ulwinus. As for the name, there is no question but that it sprung originally from some ancient possessor of it in the Saxons time, called Edric, that being in those days an appellation frequently used; for in the before specified Survey it is written Edricestone. By the same Robert de Stadford it was given (as it seems) to the Monks of Conchis in Normandy; but afterwards, upon confirmation & settling all things in Wootton to those Monks, reassumed by Robert, grandchild to the said Robert, in exchange for certain lands in Wootton, as in my discourse of the Priory there, is manifested.  
How and to whom it was passed from the descendants of this Rob. de Stadford, I cannot clearly see; but by all circumstances it should seem that Ralph de Ruperiis, a Norman, obtained it: For in 6 joh. 'tis apparent that the King seized 
k Rot. de terr. Norm. 6. joh. n. 14.  it for his disloialty, with divers lands elsewhere, which belonged to other Normans, the occasion whereof I have touched in Ilmingdon, and caused its value to be enquired of, which was then certified 
l Pat. 6. joh. m. 19  at ivl. whereupon he directed his Precept 
m Pat. 6. joh. m. 19  to the Shiriff, commanding him to make livery thereof to the knight's Templars, to hold at the same rate at which it was so estimated. But, it seems, that the Templars possessed it not long: for I find that the said King granted it shortly after to Godfrey de Craucumbe; and that, by the forfeiture of the same Godfrey, it again eschaeted 
n Lib. rub. f. 144 b.  to the Crown: as also that in 12 and 13 joh. it being then in the said King's hands, answered 
o Ib. f. 157. a.  for half a knight's Fee, as part of the Honour of Stafford: and continued in the Crown till 31. H. 3. About which time Peter de Montfort obtained it, as it seems; for after that year I do not find that the Shiriff accounted to the Exchequer for the ferm thereof, and in 36 H. 3. it is apparent 
p Testa. de N.  that amongst the Baron of Stafford's Fees, collected upon the King's transfretation into Gascoin, it answered for half one, being then held by Will. de Edricheston of the said Peter de Montfort, and by him of the Lord Stafford. And in 50 H. 3. after the death of the said Peter (slain in the battle of Evesham, as in Beldesert I have showed) it became extended 
q Pat. 50. H. 3. in d.  with the rest of his lands: but certain it is that the said Will de Edrichston actually possessed it; for in divers evidences he is styled 
r Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  Lord thereof.  
And yet had the same Peter some other interest here; for it appears 
s Ex autog. in Officio Arm.  that he granted to the Monks of Bordsley all his Common of pasture within the precincts of this Lordship; viz. for xv. beasts, two Horses for draught, and CC, sheep according to the large Hundred; which Commoning was, it seems, upon some barren and coarse land, in regard he covenanted with them, that if any part thereof should be reduced to tillage by himself, his heirs, or any of his Tenants, the said Monks might have free liberty to put on their cattles upon it after the Corn sowed should be cut and carried away. So likewise had Will. de Cantilupe, but what or how I have not yet discerned; for I have seen a grant 
t Ex autog. in Officio Arm.  of his made to the said Monks of Bordesley, as also to Will. de Burley. Will. de Edricheston, and to the Freeholders of Burley and Edricheston, and their successors, giving them authority to divide their fields in those towns into three parts, and dispose of them as they should think fit; saving to him the said Will. de Cantilupe, his heirs and Tenants, Common in those fields during the Fallow year, and after the crop cut and carried away; provided that the said Monks, with their Tenants of Burley, and Edricheston should have the like in those fields belonging to the before specified Will. de Cantilupe and his Tenants.  
But after this it was not long ere that it came 
u Ex autog. penès praef. S. Archer eq. aur.  to Sir Nich. Cyfrewast Knight, though by whom or when granted I have not certainly found. To which Nich. succeeded 
w Ex autog. penès praef. S. Archer eq. aur.  Will. his brother and heir, who passed 
x Ex autog. penès praef. S. Archer eq. aur.  it away to Henry de Bray and his heirs, reserving a Clove gillyflower to be yearly paid to himself and his heirs for all services. Which Henry soon conveyed 
y Ex autog. penès praef. S. Archer eq. aur.  it to Walter de Ailesbury and his heirs, for a penny of silver payable yearly to himself and his heirs at the Feast of S. Michael for all services; these grants being both without date; howbeit the last of them was before 13 E. 1. for in the Plea Roll 
z Plac. coram. R. term. T. 13. E. 1. rot. 35.  of that year I do find it recorded. In the male line of which Family it continued for divers ages, and at length by a daughter and heir, came to the Somerviles, who enjoy it at this day, as the Descent here insetted, extracted from their original evidences, 
a Penès Will. Somervile. ar.  manifesteth.  

Walt. de Ailesbury 17 & 32 E. 1. 

Rog. de Ailesbury miles 10 E. 3.- Orabella 10 E. 3. 

Philippus de Ailesbury 28 E. 3. & 12 R. 2.- Agnes filia & cohaer. Hugonis de Brandeston. 

Rog. de Ailesbury ar. 6 R. 2. 1 H. 5.- Hawisia 11 H. 6. 

Joh. de Ailesbury arm. 1 E. 4.- Johanna, relicta 16 E. 4. 

Joh. Ailesbury 19 E. 4.- Elizabeth● 2 E. 4. 

Johanna filia & haeres, superstes 1 H. 8.- Thomas Somervile dominus de Aston Somervile in Com. Glouc. obiit 16 H. 7. 

Rob. Somervile ar. ob. 13 Dec. 29 H. 8.- Maria filia Joh. Grevill de Milcote ar. 

Joh. Somervile ar. obiit 1 Apr. 20 Eliz.- Eliz. filia Will● Corbet de L●● ux. 1. 

joh. Somervile fill. & haer. aet. 18. 20 Eliz. attinct. 25 Eliz.- Margar. filia Edw. Arden de Parkhall ar. 

Eliz. ux Thomae Warwick. 

Philippus Warwick.    
Alicia ux. ... Arden    
Will. Somervile miles, obiit an. 1616. Eliz. filia Humfridi Ferrer de Tamworth castro eq. aur. 

Will Somervile eq. aur. obiit an. 1628.- Cecilia filia & cohaeres Joh. Shirley de Isfield in Com. Su●●. eq. aur. 

Will. Somervile (posthumus) duxit Annam filiam Rob. Tracy de Todington in Com. Glouc. eq. aur. modò vicecom. Tracy.                         
Of these Ailesburies' I find, that in 13 E. 1. Walter obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 13. E. 1. n. 30.  of Freewarren to himself and his heirs in all his demesn lands at Roulton in Shropshire, as also at Wydenay, and here at Edrichston, in this County: and that in 21 E. 1. he had a particular pardon 
c Pat. 21. E. 1. m. 17.  granted to him for not receiving the order of Knighthood at the time appointed by the King's special Precept: as also that, at the instance 
d Pat. 21. E. 1. m. 17.  of Edmund Earl of Cornwall, he obtained such favour, that he should not be distrained to take upon him that dignity, against his own liking, whilst he lived. It seems he had some special relation to that Earl; for in 29 E. 1. he was constituted 
e Rot. F. 29. E. 1. m. 14.  governor of the Castle and Honour of Walingford, belonging to the same Edmund; as also of the Honour of S. Valerie. In the same year he had Summons 
f Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 13.  amongst many other persons of great quality to be at Barwick upon tweed on the Feast day of the Nativity of Saint john Baptist, well accoutred with Horse and arms to attend the King in person into Scotland; and bore for his arms Arg. a plain cross Azure, as by his Seal 
g Ex au●●g. penès graef. S. A.  and other authorities appeareth. To whom succeeded 
h Ex au●●g. penès graef. S. A.  Roger in the possession of this manor; yet I think he was not his eldest son, but rather Sir Philip de Ailesbury Knight, whose posterity fixed in Buckinghamshire, and bore the same arms that Walter did; for Roger's coat had 
i Ex au●●g. penès graef. S. A.  a Label of 3. points for distinction.  
Which Roger in 15 E. 2. was one 
C●au●. 15 〈…〉 1.  of the four Commissioners assigned to choose out 600 able foot-soldiers within this County and Leicestershire; and one of the two to conduct them unto Newcastle upon Tine, so that they might be there well armed and arrayed, on the Even of S. James the Apostle, to march in the King's service towards Scotland. In which year I find that he was joined 
l Pat. 15. E. ●. p. 1. ●. 3.  with Peter de Montfort, and Will. de Beauchamp in the custody of the City of Worcester: and in 18 E. 2. that he, with Thomas Hastang (of whom I have spoke in Leminton) were appointed 
m Pat. 18. ●. ● p. 1. ●. 32.  to choose and arm 400 Footmen in this County, whereof C. to have Aketones and Hauberts', and CCC with Haketones and Bacinets, besides those which ought to be armed according to the Statute of Winchester. As also in 1 E. 3. that he was one 
〈◊〉 1. E 3 ●●nd. n 15.  of the Knights for this Shire in the Pa●l. then held at Westm. and afterwards the same year constituted 
〈◊〉. F. 1. E. 3. ●● 24.  Shiriff of this County and Leicestershire: so likewise in 
p 〈◊〉 F. 4. E 3 ●. 1●.  4 E. 3. in which Office ●e continued till 6 E. 3. and being 
〈…〉 6. E. 3. ●n d. m. 11.  that year in the North parts of this Realm, with the Earl of Warwick attending the King upon special services there, had his account, which he should have made at Michaelmas, respited 
〈…〉. 6. E. 3. ●n d. m. 11.  till the Quinzieme of Easter following. In 7 E. 3. it appears 
〈…〉 14.  that he and Ric. de Eggbaston were assigned Commissioners for the choosing and arraying of certain Foot soldiers, within this County and Leicestershire, to march against the Scots: and that in 10 E. 3. he was one 
〈◊〉 F. 10. E 3 m 3.  of the Commissioners appointed for the receiving a Tenth from all the Towns, cities and Boroughs of this county, granted to the King in his great council held at Nottingham the same year, for the defraying such costs and charges as had been sustained in defence of the Realm against the Scots; in which year he was likewise in 
Pat. 10. E 3. ●. 2. in d. ●. 8.  Commission of Oyer and Terminer concerning Felons and persons notoriously suspected.  
In 11 E. 3. the King calling a council at Westminster, for preservation of the peace and tranquillity of the Realm, whereunto were summoned ʷ by special writ, and paticular name, certain Knights from the several Counties; and Burgesses for the Burroughs, to appear the Friday next before the Feast of St. Michael, with whom the said King resolved to have personal Treaty; amongst these was 
C●aus. 11. E. 2. p 2. in d. m. 38.  our Roger de Aylesbury, with Ric. de Whitacre and john revel, for this County: but it seems that Ric. de Whitacre appeared not; for upon assignation of their expenses, for xv. Days (being the time it lasted) the appointment to the Shiriff, is only 
y Ib. m. 37.  for payment of this Roger and john revel; this being the year 
T. Wal●. p● 132. n. 20.  preceding the said King's assuming the title of King of France, and quartering the arms of that Realm with England: whereupon he took into his royal consideration, that the same might occasion him a War with the French, and proposed 
a 〈…〉 3 〈…〉 28.  the borrowing of money from the Clergy and people of England, for avoiding thereof; constituting 
b 〈…〉 3 〈…〉 28.  Commissioners through the several Counties, to declare that to be the reason of the said loan. And the next year following, being resolved of an expedition beyond Sea, for effecting his designs in France, summoned 
c Pat. 12 E. 3. 〈◊〉 d. m. 37.  the like council of his Subjects to be held at Westminster the morrow following the Clause of Easter; whereunto were again appointed 
d Pat. 12 E. 3. 〈◊〉 d. m. 37.  to come, in the behalf of this County, the said Roger de Aylesbury, Ric. de Whitacre and john revel, there to consult about the conservation of this Realm in peace and safety during the King's absence.  
In 13 E. 3. he served 
e Claus. 13. E. 3. p. 2. in d. m 3.  in the Parl. then likewise held at Westminster, as one of the Knights for this Shire: but after this I find no more of him that is memorable, other than that he was 
f Ex autog. penès W. ●omervile ar.  a Kt. and left issue Philip his son and heir, who bore 
g Ex autog. penès W. ●omervile ar.  for his arms a bend gules over his Azure cross, and married 
h Ex autog. penès W. ●omervile ar.  Agnes the daughter and coheir of Hugh de Brandeston (Lord of the manor of Lapworth) by whom he had issue Roger. Which Roger had very little to do in the affairs of the public, other than as a Commissioner 
i Rot F. 6. E. 4. m. 16.  in 6 H. 4. for collection of a Subsidy in this Connty: Neither had John his son any more than in the Office of Eschaetor for this County and Leicestershire in 
k Rot. F. 23. H. 6. m. 21.  23 & 30. 
l Rot. F. 30. H. 6. m. 10.  H. 6. And John, the son and heir of him, none at all; the Family being declined so much, that notwithstanding his descent as heir to Roger, before spoken of, who was a Knight, he wrote 
m Ex autog. penès ●und. W. S.  himself no other than gentleman. Which John being the last male branch of this house here at Edston, left issue Joane 
n Esc. 7. H. 7.  a daughter and heir, wedded 
o Esc. 7. H. 7.  unto Thomas Somervile of Somervile-Aston in come. Glouc. esquire, whereby this manor, with the rest of his lands, came to that Family; in which it still continues, having been, since that time, their principal Seat, as appears by many authorities.  
But touching the ancestors of this Thomas Somervile, I shall say little, in regard, that having their estate and residence in Gloucestershire, they are out of my limits: only of this I conceive fit to take notice, that they have been of a very ancient continuance there, and no less eminent, as it seem●● for one of them was a Knight 
p Ex autog. penès praef. W. S.  in 45 H. 3. being styled johannes miles de Aston Somervile, and bore 
q Ex autog. penès praef. W. S.  for his arms ...... upon a border ...... 6 Leopards heads ......, as by his Seal appeareth: whereunto his great granchild Sir William. Somervile Knight, in the beginning of Edw. 3. time, added 
r Ex autog. penès praef. W. S.  one more, Leopard's head upon the border; and Sir john Somervile Knight his son and heir, altered it more, bearing 
s Ex autog. penès praef. W. S.  Argent upon a f●sse gules 3 Leopards heads Or, betwixt 3 Annulets of the second; which coat hath been continued by his posterity to these very times. From whom descended john Somervile Esq who in 25 Eliz. being a hot spirited Gentleman, and about 23 years of age, but a Roman catholic by profession, is said to have been so far transported with zeal for the restoring that Religion, by the instigation of one Hall a Priest, that he resolved to kill the Queen, and to that purpose made a journey to London, and that upon his apprehension he confessed his intent: but being arraigned, condemned and committed to Newgate, within three days after, he was found strangled in his lodging. How far forth he was guilty of this, God knows; for with what a high hand things were then borne through the power of Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester, is not unknown to most men: which Earl had a particular spleen against Mr Arden of Parkhall, father in Law to this Gentleman, as by sundry aged persons, of credit, I have often heard.   

Bearley.  
THis being written Burlei in the Conqueror's Survey, was then held of Rob. de Stadford by one Ailric, whose freehold it had been before the Norman invasion; but the extent of it by that Record 
t Domesd. lib.  is certified to be no more than 1. hid valued at x s. which was but the one half of what it had been rated at in Edw. the Confessor's days. By one of whose descendants (sc. of Stafford) was Cumin (anciently Lord of Snitfield) as I conceive, first enfeoft hereof, and by Cumin, Nicholas that assumed his surname from hence without doubt; for in H. 2. time I find, that such a man there was; and that he, with Will. de Burlei, his son, gave 
u Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 10. per Insp.  to the Monks of Bordsley xx. acres of land, lying within the precincts oh Claverdon, and held of Walter Cumin, 
w Ex autog. in Cu●. Augm.  who co●●●m●d ●●e grant. As also, that to the Church of Wootton, and the Monks of Conchis, they likewise gave 
x Ex autog. pen●s Praepos. & Scol. Coll. R. Cantab.  in 1 R. 1. all their interest in the chapel here; adding the grant of one yard land, with a Croft and message. To which William succeeded John his son and heir, who quitted 
y  Ib. his total interest and claim, in the said chapel, unto those Monks; and for its better confirmation, levied a F●ne 
z In craft. S. Math. Apost.  thereupon in 5 H. 3. This John had issue 
a Ex autog. penès Clem. Throkmorton ar.  Will. de Burle, a further Benefactor also to the Monks of Bordsley, by granting 
b Ex autog. penès Clem. Throkmorton ar.  to them certain lands in Claverdon, which he had recovered by a suit in Law in the K●. Court at Westminster, and bore 
c Ex autog. penès Clem. Throkmorton ar.  for his arms three Garb with 3 flower de lices in Chief; which shows what relation he had to Cumin and Cantilupe, Lords of Snitfield successively.  
To whom succeeded Hugh his son 
d Ex autog. in Cur. Augm.  and heir; who gave 
e Ex autog. in Cur. Augm.  likewise to those Monks of Bordsley one yard land lying here in Burley, but within the Fee of Snitfield; and therefore confirmed 
f Ex autog. in Cur. Augm.  by Margery de Cantilupe, and John her son. Which John about the beginning of Edw. 1. time, withdrew 
g Inq. per Hu●dr. 4 E. 1.  the suit that the Inbabitants of this place had usually done to the Hundred Court, unto his own Court held a Snitfield. So that I think there needs no question to be made, but that Cumin was first enfeoft hereof by Stafford; to fortify which my conjecture the more, I find that john de Cantilupe, son to the last mentioned John, was in 9 E. 2. certified 
h Nom. vill.  to be Lord of this place (id est Lord Paramount) and that this was then reputed a Hamlet of Snitfield. But farther than the before specified Hugh de Burley I cannot trace the succession of this manor in that family of Burley; nor do I find when or how it went out of it; the next possessor thereof, that I have discovered, being Will. the son of Nich. de Warwick (of whom in Fulbroke I have spoke) which Will. in 9 E. 2. sold 
i F. levat. xv. Trin. 9 E 2.  to one Robert Moryn, an Inhabitant of Snitfield; Which Robert had issue John; who by a F●ne levied 
k xv. Trin.  in 8 E. 3. settled it upon Margaret his mother, and john de Cumpton her second husband, for their lives, with remainder to himself and his heirs.  
After which time I have not seen any more mention of it, the reason whereof is plain enough; viz. that it was swallowed up amongst divers petty Freeholders, by the purchase of their several Ferms, as in many other places it falls out: so that the Lords of Snitfield, who were superior Lords here, have of later times been taken for the immediate Lords thereof, as in 
l Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  10 H. 6. joan Beauchamp Lady of Bergavenny, and in 
m Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  1 H. 8. the King. But now the reputed Lord thereof is the owner of those lands here, which were anciently given 
n MS. in Scac.  to the Monks of Bordsley, and in 19 E. 1. were estimated 
o MS. in Scac.  at two Carucates. Which lands upon the dissolution of that Monastery, were in 37 H. 8. (inter alia) past 
p Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 9  out of the Crown to Clem. Throkmorton esquire, and Alex Avenon and their heirs, by the name of the manor, Grange, or farm of Byrley, alias Buryley: And in 3 E. 6. purchased 
q F. levat. term. Pasch. 3. E. 6.  of the said Clem. Throkmorton etc. by Will. Walter: From which William, it is come to Mr. Fanshaw, the now owner of it, in such sort as Wasperton, and Binton are.   

Silesburne.  
THis is a place lying near the little brook, which thwarteth the Road from Henly to Alcester, whereupon anciently stood an Hermitage, but now there is no habitation near it.   

Wawens-Moore.  
OF this I find no other mention than the very name in 
r Nom. vill.  9 E. 2. and 
s Esc● 8. H. 8.  8 H. 8. it being a member of Wootton.   

Wyche.  
NEither of this can I say any more, than that it was reputed 
t Claus 2. H. 5. m. 17.  a member of Beldesert in 2 H. 5.   

Offorde.  
THere is no more now left here than a Mill, which being called Offord Mill, preserveth the memory of this place: but anciently there was a fair manor house, the vestigia whereof do appear in those grounds lying about a Bow-shoot Northwards from the Mill, in the nature of a round Fortification. In the Conqueror's time here was also a Village of divers Inhabitants, as appears by the general Survey 
u Domesd. lib.  then taken, wherein it is recorded to contain 5 hides, with a Mill, and Woods of a mile in length and half as much in breadth, all which were valued at iii li. besides one carucate of enclosure rated at x s. and then wholly possessed by Rob. de Stadford, mentioned in Wootton, but before the Norman invasion were the freehold of Waga, of whom I have there also spoken. To which Rob. de Stadford succeeded Nicholas, and to him another Robert, who in H. 2. time, enfeoft 
w Ex autog● penès W. Vicec. Staff.  one Robert the son of Matthew, and his heirs, of all his interest in this Village, excepting the lands belonging to three Freeholders, there named; granting 
x Ex autog. penès W. vicec. Staff.  likewise to him, all that Wood lying on the left hand the ancient way leading from Wootton to Morton-Bagot; to hold of him the said Robert de Stafford, and his heirs, by the service of half a Kts. Fee: in consideration of which grant, the said Robert received the sum of ten Marks, one Palfrey, and a labouring Horse, and Avicen his wife two Bisantines. Whereupon this Robert, seating himself here, assumed his surname from hence: but it seems he held the fourth part of a Knight's Fee, besides this, of the said Robert de Stafford; for in 12 H. 2. by the Certificate 
y Lib. rub. f. 95. a.  then made, it appears, that he held 3 parts of a knight's Fee of him, whereof he had been enfeoft since the death of K. H. 1.  
This Robert de Offord wedded 
z Ex Reg. de Kenilw. penès E. Greswould.  Agnes the second of the five daughters and coheirs of Peter de M●ra, by Basilia his wife, the eldest of the three daughters and coheirs to Rob. fill. Odonis' Lord of Loxley and Morton (now Morton-Bagot) yet am I not certain of any issue that he had: neither till 25 H. 3. have I seen more of this place; but then was Will. de Blancfront impleaded 
a Pat. 25. H. 3. in d.  for certain lands here, and in 36 H. 3. certified 
b Testa. de ●.  to hold half a Knight's Fee therein, of the Lord Stafford. Which Will. Blancfront was 
c Claus 15. E. 2. m. 38.  one of the Coroners for this County in 15 E. 2. and had issue 
d Ex. au●og. penès W●ll. 〈◊〉 Staff.  Walter, and he Henry 
e Ib. , who wrote 
f Ib.  himself Lord of this place in ●1 E. 3. but resided 
g Ib.  at Potsgrave in Bedfordshire. After this it returned again to the Family of Stafford ● but whether by Eschaet or purchase, I cannot directly say, Humphrey Earl Stafford being owner 
h Rot. in S●●c. penès R●●. R.  of it in 10 H. 6. Since which time having been enjoyed by the possessors of UUootton-wawen, and being a depopulated place, little notice hath been taken of it; so that now it is accounted as part of UUootton Lordship, and accordingly held by the Lord Carington at this day.   

Aston Cantlow.  
BEing now past that large parish of UUootton-wawen, I come next to Aston-Cantlow, situate on the Southern bank of Alne. Before the Norman Invasion, Algar Earl of Mercia was 
i Domesd. l●b.  possessed hereof; but upon that great distribution then made by King William unto his friends and followers, this place with divers lands of a large extent, as well here as in other Counties, was conferred (as I guess) upon one Richard a noble Norman; for it appears by the general Survey 
k Ib.  begun about the xiiiith year of that King's reign, that Osbernus' fill. Ricardi then enjoyed it, with several other fair Lordships l●ing in this Shire● as also in the Counties of Worcester, Hereford, Bedford, Salop, and Nottingham, whose principal seat was (as I also conjecture) at Ricard's Castle in Herefordshire; which being (doubtless) built by the same Richard ● for better a wing of the vanquished English, did afterwards retain his name, and continueth it to this day. In that authentic Record 
l Ib.  this place is written Estone, by reason of its Eastern site from Alcester (I presume) which was of a more ancient plantation: and the value thereof then certified to be vi li. being esteemed at v. hides, ●●ving a Church, as also one Mill, with Woods of a mile in length and as much in breadth: the Descendants of which Osbernus, I have put in Farnborough; for unto them did it continue but a while, Tankervile, who was Camerarius Normanniae, possessing 
m Rot. P. 15. H. 2.  it in 15 H. 2. yet no otherwise than as a Fermor to the King, as appears by some 
n Rot. P. de an. 19 &. 20. H. 2.  Records.  
But in 6 joh. Will. de Cantilupe obtained 
o Claus. 6. job. m. 16.  it with the corn and stock thereon, which the Shiriff was commanded to value, and according to the rate they should be prized at, to deliver 
p Claus. 6. job. m. 16.  them unto him: and from hence had it the addition of his name joined thereto, for distinction from the other Astons in this county. Here hath been 
q Esc. 39 H. 3.  anciently a Park, and by the tradition of the Inhabitants, a Castle also, situate Southwards of the Church; but the Moat and banks thereof are now so leveled, that there is scarce any appearance of it: At which Castle, forasmuch as the before specified William and his descendants had (without doubt) their principal residence, till by marriage with Eva, the daughter and heir of Will. de Braose, to Will. his grandson, the Castle and Honour of Bergavenny came to this family I have here thought fit to say something historically of them.  

..... de Cantilupe. 

Will. de Cantilupe Senesch. Regis obiit 23 H. 3. 

Matilda relics 36 H. 3.- Will. de Cantilupe ob. 35 H. 3.- Milisent filia Hug. de Gornai. 

Will. de Cantilupe obiit 39 H. 3.- Eva filia & cohaer. Will. de Braosa. 

Georgius de Cantilupe obiit sine prole 1 E. 1.  
johanna.- Henricus de Hastings. 

joh. de Hastings dominus de Bergavenny 11 E. 1.    
Milisent uxor Eudoni● de la Zouch 2 E. 1.    
Thomas de Cantilupe Episc. Herefordiae.  
juliana uxor domini Roberti de Tregoz.    
Walt. de Cantilupe Episc. Wigorn.  
joh. de Cantilupe de Snitfield 20 H. 3.  
Nich. de Cantilupe 46 H. 3.    

* Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon ar.  Sibilla uxor Galfridi de Pancefote.     
This Will. de Cantelu, or Cantelupe (for I find him both ways written) was a person of great eminency and power in his time. In 1 joh. he had a discharge 
r Rot. P. 1. Joh.  for the scutage then due from him. In 3, 4, 5, & 6 joh. he was Shiriff 
s Rot. P. de iisd. an.  of this County and Leicestershire, and upon leaving that office, constituted governor 
t Pat. 6. joh. m. 7.  of the Castles of Hereford, Wilton and Purrebach: Nay in those great differences betwixt the said King and Pope Innocent the 3. in 13 joh. he is taken notice 
u Math. Westm. in an. 1211.  of to have been one of that King's Chief councillors and directors; and from the 12th year to the end of his reign, had again the custody 
w Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  of the before specified Counties. In 15 joh. he obtained the King's special Precept 
x Rot. F. 15 H. 3 m: 10.  to the Barons of his Exchequer, to respite their demand of CCCC. Marks debt, due by him; viz. CCC. marks for a Fine, which he was to have paid for the Wardship, and custody of the land of Henry de Longcamp's heir; and C. marks which the sand King had lent him upon his Voyage into Almain. In 16 joh. he had 
y Claus. 16. joh. in d.  Scutage of his Tenants, in satisfaction for those soldiers which were then maintained by him in Poictou for the King's service; as also the same year was, amongst others, a witness 
z Math. P. p. 921.32.  to that notable Charter granted by the said King to the Archb. of Canterb. and other Bishops, in behalf of all the Churches and Monasteries of England: and in 17 joh. got a pardon 
a Claus. 17. joh. m. 8.  for a debt of CClxii marks and xvid. which was by his own agreement to have been paid as a fine, for obtaining the Countess of Eureux in marriage for his son.  
And yet, notwithstanding all these favours, it appears 
b Math. P. p. 255.12.  that in that great defection of the Barons, the same year, he forsook the King and adhered to them; but did not persist long in that error, as it seems; for shortly after, I find, that he had a grant 
c Claus. 18. joh. m. 2.  of all the lands of Nich. de Verdon, and so also 
d Ib m. 6.  of Thurstane de Mountfort, great Actors in that Rebellion; and was made governor 
e Pat. 18. joh. m. 7.  of the strong Castle of Kenilworth in this county, being then Steward 
f Pat. 18. joh. m. 7.  of the King's household. Having thus showed in what esteem he was with K. John, let us now take a view of his favour with K. H. 3. and of his eminency in those times. In 1. of that K. reign, he was 
g Math. P. p. 293 39  in person with the royal Army at the siege of Mountfsorell Castle in Leicestersh. and at raising 
h Ib. p. 295.8.  the siege, which the rebellious Barons had made against the Castle of Lincoln. In 2 H. 3. again made Shiriff 
i Rot. P. 2. H. 3.  of this County and Leicestersh. in which office he continued 
k Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  till the 8th year of that King's reign. In 5 H. 3. he had the K. special Letter 
l Claus. 5. H. 3. in d.  authorising him to receive of the several Kts. Fees held of him x s. in respect that he was in person with the K. at the siege of Bitham Castle in Lincolnsh. In 6 H. 3. he had, by the Ks. special command, all the Castles that belonged to Reginald de Braose, deceased, committed 
m Pat. 6. H. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  to his charge, being then Steward to the K. as he had been to his father: but it seems that his chief residence was then at Kenilw. Castle before specified; for no less doth the Record 
n Claus. 7. H. 3. m. 18. , appointing him timber for repair of the buildings, for his habitation there, import: Howbeit, the same year, being made governor 
o Pat. 7. H. 3. m. 6.  of Hereford Castle, he had in December 8 H. 3. a discharge 
p Pat. 8. H. 3. m. 12.  of his Shiriffalty here, and of the Custody of Kenilworth Castle, which was thereupon delivered up to 
q Pat. 8. H. 3. m. 12.  john Russell, unto whom also those Counties were then committed.  
It should seem that, about this time, he adhered to 
r Math. P. p. 319. n. 40. etc.  the Earl of Chester, and some other of the Barons, who began to swell against the King, and give out big words on the behalf of that Earl, whose Castles the said King thought fit to seize: but seeing themselves not strong enough to go through with their design, were glad to submit: For which offence I do not find that the Ks. displeasure stuck long upon him, in regard that within 3 years after, by his Pat 
s Pat. 11. H. 3. m. 3.  bearing date 18 Aug. he confirmed unto him this manor of Eston, which formerly did belong to Ralph de Tankervile Chamberlain (of Normandy) with the manor of Middleston, that pertained to Gilbert de Vilers, to hold till such time as the said King should please to restore them unto the right heirs of the said Ralph and Gilbert; which manors he the said Will. had first received by the grant of K. John, as the same Record testifieth: for confirmation whereof, as also for a market and fair here, he then gave the K. a Fine 
t Rot. P. 11. H. 3.  of xv. marks. And in 13 H. 3. received farther testimony of the King's favour, by a Pardon 
u Rot. F. 13. H. 3. m. 12.  of xl. marks, due from him to have been paid into the Exchequer, for certain amerciaments laid upon him by the justice's Itinerant; and an acceptance of x. marks per an. till the C. marks lent unto him by King John, were satisfied, which sum the said King delivered unto him when he went on his embassy into Almain, as I have already intimated.  
In 15 H. 3. he had another confirmation 
w Cant. 15. H. 3. m. 8.  of this Lordship, extending also to his heirs; with a special Proviso, that if the said King or his heirs should afterward restore it to the heirs of Tankervile, he the said William and his heirs should have other lands of as good value in recompense thereof; that Charter of confirmation bearing date at Wenloc 26 Maii. Of which noble person I further find 
x Witlesey f. 12. a. , that he obtained the Advouson and patronage of the Priory of Studley (near this place, as I have there showed) from Peter de Corbucon, heir to the Founder; whereunto he gave 
y Cart. 1. E. 3. n 3. per. Insp.  a fair portion of lands lying in Shotswell: That he also built 
* Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  an hospital at the Gates of that Monastery: That he bore for his arms Gules 3 flower de lices Or, as by his Seal 
z Ez autog. penes W. Sheldon ar.  appeareth, within the compass whereof; scil. towards the lower part of the Shield, there is a Star, with a crescent, which is a Badge (as hath been observed by judicious Antiquaries) of his service in the Holy wars: And that he departed 
a Math. ●. p. 485.32.  this life 7 Id. Apr. 23 H. 3. being then very aged; leaving issue several sons, viz. William his son and heir, Walter a Priest 
b Rot. F. 13. H. 3. m. 12.  and employed 
c Rot. F. 13. H. 3. m. 12.  by King H. 3. as his Agent to the Court of Rome, afterwards elected 
d Math. P. p. 438.9.  B●shop of worcester's ● whose story I refer to Godwyn; John Lord of Snitfield in this county; and Nicholas, 
e Cart. 46. H. 3. m 3. per. Inspex.  of whom I find no more than the bare mention.  
Which Will. being a martial man as well as his father, and accompanying him 
f Math. P. p 295.7.  at raising the siege of Lincoln Castle, in 1 H. 3. had in 15 H. 3. much of his father's estate passed over to him, for which he then did 
g Pat. 15. H. 3. m. 3.  his homage to the King: And in 24 H. 3. obtained a special Charter 
h Cart. 24. H. 3. m. 1  for exempting him from any suit to the County or Hundred Courts, Leet, Aid to the Shiriff and Hidage for all his lands in England. After which, viz. in 26 H. 3. he attended 
i Math. P. p. 589. n. 20.  the King in that his French expedition, which was so unprosperous: and having been in 28 H. 3. sent 
k Ib. p. 640. l. 35.  with other of the great nobility, to solicit the Prelates for an Aid of money, according to the Pope's Letters on the King's behalf, was the next ensuing year one of those that went Embassiador 
l Ib. p. 659.12.  to the general council than held at Lions, there to complain of the grievous exactions used here in England by the Court of Rome, as well from the clergy as laity, and to crave remedy for the same. Which William, bearing a devout affection to the Canons of Studley before specified, gave 
m Cart. 1. E. 3. n. 3. per. Insp.  to the Hospital of his Father's building there, lands to the value of x li. per an. lying within this Lordship; as also certain Rent and pasturage for cattles, in Southernkeston, with the Church of Hemeston in Devonshire. And having besides all this, obtained a special Charter 
n Cart. 26. H. 3. m. 8.  for exempting their Woods, situate within the Forest of Fekenham, from any view of the King's Foresters and Verderers; and been Steward 
o Math. P. p. 815.17.  to the King, as his Father was, as also a most faithful councillor 
p Math. Westm. , left issue by Milisent the daughter of Hugh de Gornay, Will. 
q Ex. vet. membr. in bibl Deuves.  his son and heir, Thomas 
r Ex. vet. membr. in bibl Deuves.  Bishop of Hereford (who in 34 E. 1. was 
* Claus. 34. E. 1. in d. m. 15.  canonised for a Saint) and Julian the 
s Ex. vet. membr. in bibl Deuves.  wife of Sir Rob. de Tregoz; and departed this life in 35 H. 3. immediately whereupon, William his eldest son, performing his homage, and giving security for payment of his Relief, which was C li. had livery 
t Rot. F. ●5. H. 3. m. ●.  of his lands.  
Which William in 37 H. 3. obtained a pardon from 
u Pat. 37. H. 3. m. 7.  the King for pulling down the Castle of Penros, in Wales, belonging to john de Monemuth; as also for 
w Rot. F. 37. H. 3. m. 9  five marks, at which this his manor of Aston was amerced, for protecting one Rob. de Shelfhill, who had been indicted for certain misdemeanours: and in 38 H. 3. was constituted 
x Pat. 38. H. ●. m. 11.  Governor of Bovelt Castle in Brecknockshire. To the before specified hospital, built at the Gate of the Priory of Studley, he gave 
y T●d f. 48. ●.  the advouson of the Church here at Aston; and having wedded 
z Ex. vet. ●●mbr. penès Ham. le Strange eq. aur.  Eva one of the daughters and coheirs to Will. de Braose of Brecknock, with whom he had the territory of Upper Went, and other lands in England and Wales, departed 
a Math. P. p. 894.52.  this life in the flower of his youth, to the great grief of many, leaving issue 
b Ex ●●●ef. ●amb.  by her the said Eva, George his son and heir, and two daughters. Of which George, (being scarce 
c E●c. 39 H. 3.  3. years old at that time) I have found very little that is memorable● his death happening before he arrived to years, whereby he could be qualified for any great action, viz. in 
d Rot. F. 1. E 1. m. 3.  1 Edw. 1. Therefore, whether the marriage betwixt him and Margaret the daughter of Edmund de Lacie was ever consummated, as their parents had designed 
e Rot. F. 38. H 3. m. 7. , when he was scarce two years old, I cannot tell; but sure I am that he had no 
f E●c. 1. E. 1. n. 16.  issue: for John the son of Henry de Hastings, and Milicent then the wife of Eudo (or Yvo) lafoy Zouche, were found 
g E●c. 1. E. 1. n. 16.  to be his sisters and heirs.  
Which Henry being in 
h Ca●●. 36 H. 3 m. 12.  minority in 36 H. 3. and in Ward to Guy de Luzignian the King's half brother, had the benefit of his marriage, then disposed 
i Ca●●. 36 H. 3 m. 12.  of by the said Guy unto Will. de Cantilupe before specified, who gave his daughter Joane thus in wedlock to him. Whereupon by partition made 
 betwixt those coheirs, the said Milisent had for her share the Castle of Totenesse in Com. Devon. the manors of Eyton ●n come. Bedf. and Haringworth in Northamptonshire ● with other fair possessions in England and Wales; as also the advouson of the Priory of Studley in this County: And john de Hastings, the son of Joane beforementioned, had Bergavenny with the Castle and Honour (which were of the inheritance of Eva de Breause his grandmother) together with the Castle of Kilgaran in Com. Pembr. and amongst other large territories in England and Wales, this manor of Aston, then valued at Lix li. iiii s. i d. per an. all which were in the King's hands at the time of the said Partition made, by reason of his minority. But touching the Family of Hastings I shall speak historically in Fillongley, and therefore purpose to make no other mention of them here, than what particularly relates to this place.  
In 13 E. 1. this john de Hastings claimed 
l Rot. de Quo W.  a Court-Leet, with Assize of Bread and Beer, Weifs, Gallows, and Free warren within this manor, by Prescription; all which were allowed. From which time this manor, was, for divers descents, enjoyed by the posterity of the said John, as I could sufficiently demonstrate, if need were, except for so long as Will. de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon held 
m Claus. ●8 E. 3. m. ●.  two parts of it, in right of Julian his wife, widow to john de Hastings, father of Laurence Earl of Pembroke: After the death of which Laurence it appears 
n Esc. 22. E. 3. n. 47. , that it was held of the King in Capite by the service of one Foot soldier in the wars of Wales, with a Bow without a string, and a Helmet for his head, by the space of xl days, at his own proper costs, as often as there should be any hostility in Wales. From which Family of Hastings it descended not to the Lord Grey of Ruthin, through the heir female; but by virtue of a special Entail 
o Pat. 51. E. 3. m. ●●.  made by john de Hastings, E. of Pembroke, son and heir to the before specified Laurence (whereof in Fillongley I shall speak) was settled, together with the Castle and Honour of Bergavenny, and other large possessions, upon Sir Will. de Beuchamp Kt second son to Thomas E. of Warwick and his heirs: Which William, bearing the title 
p Esc. 12. H. 4. n. ●2.  of Lord Bergavenny, died 
q Esc. 12. H. 4. n. ●2.  seized thereof in 12 H. 4. from whom it descended 
r Esc. 16. E. 4 n. 66.  to Ric. Beauchamp Earl of Worcester, his son and heir; whose daughter and heir Elizabeth being wedded 
s Esc. 16. E. 4 n. 66.  to Sir Edw. Nevil Knight (a younger son to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland) thenceforth summoned 
t Claus. 29. H. 6. in d.  to Parl. as Lord Bergavenny, brought it, with other lands of a large extent, to that noble Family; wherein it hath ever since continued being enjoyed by the right honourable John Lord Bergavenny at this day.  
The Church (dedicated to St. john Bapt.) being given 
u Tid. f. 48. b.  to the Canons of Studley (as I have formerly intimated) by the last Will. de Cantilupe in H. 3. time, was in an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) valued 
w MS. in Scac.  at xxxiii marks: which grant did not stand so firm but that the heirs of Cantilupe repossessed it again; for in 24 E. 1. it appears, that the said Canons granted 
x Pat. 24. E. 1. m. 1.  to john de Hastings, than Lord of this manor, lands to the value of xiii li. per an. lying here, in exchange for the said advouson. Nay I find, that after this, the Family of Hastings, being potent, had it again from the said Canons: for in 19 E. 3. did Laurence de Hastings Earl of Pembroke pass 
y F. levat. Oct. Trin. 19 E. 3.  it away to Will. de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon and his heirs; who immediately thereupon gave 
z Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 8.  it to the Priory of Makstoke, then newly by him founded: whereupon the Canons of Mackstoke obtained licence 
a Ib. m. 9  from the K. for appropriating it to their House; which appropriation was accordingly accomplished, the same year, by Wolstan then Bishop of Worcester, as by his Instrument 
b Wolst. vol. 2. f. 91. b.  dated at Blocklegh 4 Oct. appeareth; and confirmed by his Chapter, by reason whereof, they had a yearly Pension of xiii s. iiii d. payable on the Feast day of the Annunciation of our Lady, granted 
c Regist. de Pens. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 10. a.  to them: In which year was likewise an Ordination 
d Carp. vol. 1. f. 196. b.  of the vicarage. But notwithstanding all this, it so fell out afterwards, that the Canons of Studley, by colour of their original title, got into the possession thereof again; whereupon great suits 
e Pat. 5. H. 4. p. 2. m. 14.  arose betwixt those of Mackstoke and them: yet in the end they of Makstoke prevailed; who to strengthen their title, had the King's confirmation 
f Pat. 5. H. 4. p. 2. m. 14.  in 5 H. 4. For which they gave a Fine 
g Rot. F. 5. H. 4. m. 2.  of Lxxi li. xi s. that they might enjoy it according to the tenor of the appropriation thereof so made to them as aforesaid. In 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
h M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 2●. b.  at x li. at which time the synodals and Procurations issuing out of it were x s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Alianora Regina Angliae 

Giff. f. 71. b.  Rad. de Alemannia Cler. 8. Id. Dec. 1277.  D. Joh de Hastings. 

Ib. f. 404. b.  D. Will. de Stratford Cap. 2. Cal. Maii 1295.  D. Joh de Hastings. 

Ib. f. 447. b.  joh. de Brom Accol. 14 Cal. jan. 1299.  D. Joh de Hastings. 

Geyn. f. 38. b.  Aegid. de Baggeshoure Cler. 15 Cal. Apr. 1305.  D. Rad. de Monthehermerii. 

Cob. f. 17. a.  Mr. joh. Mauduit 4 Non. Oct. 1319.  Nobilis mulier Isabel de Hastings. 

Horl. vol. 2. ●. 21. b.  Will. de Beresord Cler. 23 Apr. 1328.  Nobilis mulier Isabel de Hastings. 

Ib. vol. 1. f. 20. b.  Rob. Mauduit Cler. 2 Cal. julii 1330.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 

Wolst. vol. 1. f. 17. b.  Nich. de Sheldon Pbr. 17 julii 1339.  Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 

Ib. vol. 2. f. 89. b.  D. Adam de Overton Pbr. 14 Sept. 1345.  Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 

Br. vol. 1. f. 37. a.  Ric. de Walford Pbr. 14 Sept. 1361.  Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 

Wit. f. 12. a.  Rob. de ●irchesley Non. Feb●. 1365.  Prior & conu. de Makstoke. 

Lyn. f. 3. a.  Ric. Pul●eney Pbr. 22 nou. 1369.  Patroni Ecclesiae. 
 Henr. Rex Angl. per recuperat. juris ad present. de Pr. & C. de Studley. 

Cliff. f. 16. a.  Thomas Burdet Cler. 25 junii 1402.  Pr. & conu. de Studley. 

Ib. f. 24. b.  Thomas Shelford Cler. 12 Maii 1403.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

S. Germ. f. 227. b.  Thomas Lucas Pbr. 15 nou. 1407.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Pev. f. 14. a.  D. william. Drewe Cap. 27 Sept. 1409.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Ib. f. 18. a.  D. Henr. Hurl Cap. 28 Apr. 1410.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Morg. vol. 1 f. 26. a.  D. william. Andrew Cap. 23 Martii 1423.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Ib. f. 31. b.  joh. Barun ult. Maii 1425.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Pult. f. 25. b.  D. joh. Salwey Cap. 18 Aug. 1427.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 143. a.  D. joh. Hende Cap. 16 Aug. 1457.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Ib. f. 242. a.  D. Rog. Felawe Cap. 4 Aug. 1469.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Alc. f. 142. b.  D. Rog. Montgombry Cap. 12 jan. 1484.  Pr. & conu. de Makstoke. 

Ib. f. 156. b.  D. Thomas Berton Cap. 16 junii 1486.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Mort. f. 43. a.  D. Rogerus. ........ 8 Apr. 1491.  Pr. & conu. de Coventre. 

jeron. f. 51. a.  Petrus Irlam Cap. 23 Febr. 1531.  H. Dux Suff. & D. Franc. ux. ejus, D. Marg. Clifford & Will. Stanley miles cohaer. Caroli D. Suff. 

Heath. f. 19 b.  Will, Burton Cler. 20 Dec. 1553●  Thomas Chapman ratione concess. W. Stanley mil. 
D. Rad. Brock Pbr. 25 Sept. 1557. 
Ib. f. 27. a.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Thom. clerk Cler. 15 Oct. 1560 
Ib. f. 33. a.   Henr. 8. Rex Angl. etc. 
D. Thomas King Pbr. 23 Feb. 1536. 
Heath. in cartac. quatern. f. 1. b.   Ric. Wright de Clopton sen. gen. 
William. Tomlinson Cler. 29 julii 1622. 
Bul. f. 103. a.    
In this Church there was anciently a certain Fraternity or gilled, consisting of the Parishioners only, being founded by them to the honour of God and the blessed Virgin, but it had no lawful establishment till 9 E. 4. at which time upon the humble Petition of the Inhabitants, licence 
i Pat. 9 E. 4. p. 2. m. 20.  was granted to Sir Edw. Nevil Knight, than Lord of the manor, that he should so settle and order the same, as that there might be a certain Priest maintained there, to celebrate divine service daily at the Altar of the blessed Virgin in the said Church, for the good estate of the said K. Edw. 4. and Eliz. his Consort, as also for the Brethren and Sisters of that fraternity, during this life, and for their souls after their departure hence, and the souls of all the faithful deceased: which accordingly was effected, and lands disposed thereunto for that purpose, 
k MS penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 22. a.  valued at seven li. ix s. two d. ob. per an. in 37 H. 8.  

Arms depicted on the roof of the chancel.  Gules a fesse betwixt six cross Crosslets Or. 
Beauchamp E. of Warwick.  Argent 3 Cross Crosslets fiche sable, upon a chief Azure a Mullet and a Rose Or. 
 Argent 6 Cross Crosslets fichè Sable, upon a chief Azure two Mullets Or. 
Clinton Earl of Huntingdon.    

Wilmecote.  
IN the Conqueror's time Osbernus' fill. Richardi possest this place, it being then certified 
l Domesd. lib.  to contain three hides, which were valued at Lxs. and at that time held of him by one Urso, but before the Norman invasion it was the Freehold of Leuvinus Doda. In that Survey it is written Wilmecote; the original of which appellation did questionless proceed from the name of some ancient Inhabitant there in the Saxons time. But the next mention that I find thereof is not till 6 joh. where it is written Wilmundecote, and certified 
m Rot. de terr. Norm. 6. joh. m. ●  to be part of those lands that the Normans had in England, which were then seized on for their adhering to the K. of France (as in Ilmindon I have already observed) one Bricto Camerarius being then Lord thereof, and Chamberlain of Normandy, as I guess; the value of it then consisting only in rent of Assize amounting to xliis per an. and no more. After which ere long one Will. de Wilmecote was owner of it, who (doubtless) took that surname from his residence here; for in 12 H. 3. it appears 
n Pat 12. H. 3. in d. , that he brought an Assize against Maurice archdeacon of Gloucester touching the advouson of the chapel belonging to this Village: yet in E. 1. I find that Ralph de Lodinton had 
o E●c. 1. E. 1 n. 25.  a good proportion here; viz. two yard land in demesn, with a Water Mill; as also 5 yard land in villainage, all which he held of Sir Thomas de Camvill by the fourth part of a Kts fee; which fourth part in 25 E. 1. was certified 
p E●c. 25. E. 1. n. 51.  to be held of Edm. Earl of Lancaster (the King's Brother) by Robert de Vale, of whom in Lodington I have spoken already.  
But about that time was there one john de Wilmecote Lord 
q Ex vet. 〈◊〉. pen●s S. Archer eq. 〈◊〉  hereof; and shortly after him Henry de L'isle (of Moxhull in this county) who with Joan his wife in 9 E. 2. were found 
r Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 13.  to hold half a Kts. fee, here, of the Earl of War. which half Kts. fee was of her inheritance, she being the heir 
s cartel. Warw. c●m. f. 188. ●.  to the before specified john de Wilmecote. To which Henry succeeded John his son and heir, who in 10 E. 3. entailed 
t F. levat. ●●a●t. A●●m 10. E. ●.  this manor, with the advouson of the chapel, upon the issue of his body by Maude then his wife, with remainder to his right heirs; by reason whereof it continued to his posterity, (whereof I shall speak in Moxhull) till 8 H. 7. but then was 
u F. levat. M●●. M●ch. 1. H. 7.  passed away by Henry L'isle Esquire and Eliz. his wife to Will. purchase and others, in trust (as I conceive) for Hugh Clopton Alderman of London; for I find 
E●c. 13. ●●  that the said Hugh died seized thereof 15 Sept. 12 H. 7. leaving Will. Clopton his cousin and next heir (as in Clopton is showed) who had livery 
Pat. 19 H● ●. ●●. 59  thereof accordingly in 19 H. 7.  
The chapel here (dedicated to St. Mary Magd.) was given to the gilled of the Holy Cross in Stratford super Avon, in E. 4. time, by the before mentioned Henry de L'isle and Eliz. his wife, one Thomas Clopton being then Master of the same.  
Patroni Capellae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Matilda de Lyle. 

Ly●. f. 19 a.  joh. de Walton 21 Martii 1372.  Matilda de Lyle. 

〈◊〉. f. 23. ●.  joh. Cade 18 jan. 1380.    

Newnham.  
AS for the name of this place, it proceeded originally (without doubt) from the first habitation fixed thereat; whether it were one single House, or more, the syllable Ham with our Ancestors the Saxons, not only signifying a House, but a neighbourhood of divers dwellings, as we may observe by the many towns that terminate in Ham, so that Neunham imports the same that nova habitatio doth. But of this little village I have not seen any mention at all in Record above 9 E. 2. where it is certified as a Hamlet of Aston-Cantelupe, of which manor it is st●ll reputed to be parcel.   

Little Alne.  
THis was also originally a member of Aston-Cantelupe, and anciently possessed 
y Nom. vi●l.  by the Lords of that manor. It should seem that a great part of those lands, which were given to the Canons of Studley by some of the Cantelupes, do lie within the compass of this village, though in the grant they are said to be in Aston-Cantelupe; for upon the passing them out of the Crown in 1. Mariae, they are granted 
z Pat. 1. M. p. 5.  to Anthony Skinner, by the name of the manor of Little-Alne, five Tenements, a water Mill, with a meadow, as parcel of the possessions of the Monastery of Studley: which Anthony died 
a Esc. 24. Eliz.  seized thereof 19 nou. 1 Eliz. leaving issue George and William; which George dying without issue, Will. became heir to the estate, whose grandchild, Anthony now enjoys it.   

Shelfhull.  
THe first mention I find of this place is in H. 3. time, upon the grant 
b Cart. 1. E. 3. n. 3. per. Insp.  of a large assart to the Canons of Studley by Will. de Cantilupe, the third; where it is bounded upon the Park of Scelefhull; which Park belonging 
c Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 28.  to the Lords of Aston-Cantelupe, doth argue that it was anciently a member thereof: And out of all doubt, those Woods, or the greatest part of them, which are mentioned by the Conquerour's Survey to belong unto Aston, were imparkt by the Lords of that manor, for their pleasure in Hunting, it being a mountainous ground most proper for dear an coneys. But the extent of Shelfhull was more than this Park; for in 6 E. 2. after the death of john de Hastings (Lord of Aston before specified) it appeareth 
d Esc. 6. E. 2. , that Will. le Walsh held the sixth part of a Kts. fee of him, lying in this place: Howbeit till 14 H. 6. I have not seen it called a manor; but then, upon the death of joan Beauchamp Lady Bergavenny, it carries that 
e Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 35.  name: nevertheless it is reputed as a member of Aston-Cantelupe, and therewith belongs to the Lord Bergavenny at this day.   

Haseler.  
SOmewhat lower, but yet farther distant from the bank of Alne, stands Haseler, containing these two petty Hamlets, sc. Walcote and Upton, which before the Norman invasion was the freehold of ulviet and Aluric; but at the time of the Conquerour's general Survey possessed by Nich. Balistarius, being certified to contain 5. hides, with a Mill rated at vi s. viij d. as also a Salt House of iiii s. Rent, and two quarters of Salt, all being valued at vi li. In that Record 
f Domesd. lib.  it is written Haselove, the stroke over the v. through the transcribers neglect, being omitted, for it should be Haselovere. That the later part of the name, viz. Overe, which in our common speech signifies the same with supra, agreeth with the situation of the place, is evident enough; for it stands upon a notable ascent, almost every way; and if I may take leave to guests at the other part, I shall conclude that the same hilly ground, whereupon the town stands, being originally woody, and full of Hasells, as much of the Country thereabouts yet is, gave occasion thereof.  
How it passed from the before specified Nich. Balistaerius, or his posterity, I find not; but in H. 2. time Nicholas de Pole, one of the King's Justices, was 
g Regist. Coll. de Warw. f● 125. a.  chief Lord here; whose descendants enjoyed it not long; for in 
h Testa. de N.  20 H. 3. it appertained to W. de Hastings, and upon the Aid, then gathered, answered for half a Kts. fee, amongst divers other lands in this county, then certified 
h Testa. de N.  to be held of Hugh de Albinie: but in 36 H. 3. being possessed by one Rob. de Haselovere, is recorded 
i Testa. de N.  to be held by h●m of the said Will de Hastings. I am of opinion that this Rob. de Haselovere is the same man, who is elsewhere called Rob. Lyvet; for certain it is that Rob. Lyvet 
k Ex autog. penès Rob. Throkmorton. Bar.  was Lord of this town about that time; and it was not unusual in those days for men totally to relinquish their paternal name, and assume that of their residence instead thereof, or indifferently to use either. Which Robert died seized of this manor in 9 E. 2. then held, as the Record 
l Rot. F. 10. E. 2. m. 18.  expresses, of Will. de Hastings of Thormarton, by the service of a pair of white Spurs, price two d. leaving john Lyvet his son and heir, of full age. It seems that one john de Chiltenham came afterwards to have some interest here, perhaps in right of Alianore his wife; for I find that in 3 E. 3. the same John and Alianore aliened 
m F. levat. 3. s●pt. M●ch 3. E. 3.  a third part thereof, with the advouson of the Church to john de Trillow and Katherine his wife, and the heirs of the said Katherine.  
After which, viz. in 7 E. 3. Rob. de Stratford parson of the Church of Stratford purchased 
n F. lev●t. xv Mi●h. 7. E. 3  the whole from Henry the son of Rob. L●vet; and in 10 E. 3. (being then Archdeacon of Canterb.) obtained 
o F. legate. xv. Hi●●. 10. E. 3.  all the interest that the before specified john de Chil●enham and Alianore his wife had therein, together with the advouson of the Church; which he kept but a while, as it seems; for in 20 E. 3. Will. de Meldon accounted 
p Rot. penès S. Clarke ●.  for the half Kts. fee, by which it was held (as hath been said) and presented to the Church, as Patron, about that time. But the next possessor thereof (concerning whom I have seen any authority) was Sir Almaric de S. Amand Kt. who to fortify his title, got a Release 
q Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 143. b.  from john de Perto, the elder, of all his right therein, which bears date at London on Wednesday next after the Feast of the Purification of our Lady 39 E. 3. and within 3. years after, a grant 
r F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch. 42 E. 3. , or rather confirmation, as I thinks from Nich. de Dounamney, likewise, of what title he had thereto.  
From which Sir Almaric it was conveyed 
s Cartul. Warw. Com. ut sup●à.  to Will. de Stoke and Thomas de Sekindon Priests; who by their deeds 
t Cartul. Warw. Com. ut sup●à.  dated on the Feast day of St. Clement the Pope, 8 R. 2. past it away unto Thomas de Beauchamp then E. of Warwick and others: which Earl having the same year obtained the King's licence 
u Pa● 8. R. 2. p. 2. m. 3.  for that purpose, by his special Charter 
w Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 152. b.  dated at Warwick 20 Sept. 19 R. 2. bestowed it upon the Canons of his Collegiate Church in Warwick and their successors for ever. Notwithstanding which pious gift King R. 2. taking advantage 
x Esc. 21. R. 2.  of the attainder shortly after befalling that Earl (as in my story of him in Warw. appeareth) violated this his grant to those Canons, and gave 
y Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 3. m. 13.  it to Robert Gowsell Esq. to hold during life: But the deposal of that K. which followed soon after, reversed that gift of his to Gowsell, whereby both the Earl himself became restored to a●l his possessions, and the said Canons to this manor, which in 26 H. 8. was valued 
z MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 1. b.  at nineteen. l. seven s. seven d. and in 4 E. 6. (after the dissolution) of that college) passed 
a Pat. 4. E. 6 p. 4.  out of the Crown (inter alia) to Sir Ralph Sadler Kt. then Master of the Wardrobe, and Laurence Wenington Gent. and to the heirs of the said Sir Raph. to be held of the manor of Est Greenwich in Socage.  
The Church here, with the churchyard, was founded 
b Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 130. a.  by King ..... to the honour of Christ, the blessed Virgin, St. Laurence and All Saints; and originally endowed 
c Reg. Coll. de Warw. f. 130. a.  with a House for the Parson, and two yard land lying in the fields of Haselore and UUalcote; as also certain pasture grounds to the same belonging, with a certain place and croft lying opposite thereunto; And afterwards in King H. 2. time, augmented with an ample addition, which Nich. the Pole, one of the King's Justices and then Lord of this manor, by the consent of Maud his wife, with Robert and Ralph his sons, both Knights, gave 
d Ib. f. 125. a.  thereunto in pure alms; viz. xi acres of his woods called UUidecombe, Middelgrove, and Rowheye, with the land adjoining, and Common of pasture for vii● Oxen in his pasture called Speries; as also for four Kine and a Bullock in the pasture on the Heath for the Summer time. Besides which he gave thereunto, out of divers yard lands of his demesn, vi bushels of Oats, and of an halfyard land, 3. Bushels; as also a certain number of Cocks and Hens to be delivered on St. Martin's day, yearly, by the Tenants holding the same lands, together with Law-grist of his Mill, with the Tithe thereof Toll free; and liberty of Fishing on the banks of his water, upon Fasting days, with Shuf-net and ease, and other Engines except draught Nets, in lieu of the Tithe of the water being in the Lords hands; but if it should happen to be let to ferme, than the Parson to have Tithe of all the great Fishes taken therein.  
In an. 1201. (19 E. 1.) this rectory was valued 
e MS. in Scac.  at xv. marks; and in 15 R. 2. the advouson thereof granted 
f Reg. coll. de Warw. f. 94. a.  by Thomas Beauchamp E. of Warwick to the Dean and Canons of his Collegiate Church in Warwick, and their successors: and appropriated 
g Ib. f. 117. a.  thereunto by the Abbot of Evesham, deputed by Pope Boniface the ix th'. 22. Oct. 1394. whereupon the vicarage was endowed 
h Ib. f. 128. b. : In 26 H. 8. the said Rectory, so appropriated, was valued 
i MS. p●nès S.A. eq. aur. f. 1. a.  at xxi l. per an. the Vicar then having an yearly Pension, 
k Ib. f. 22. a.  only, of vi l. xiii s. iiii d. payable by the said Canons of Warwick.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  .......... 
Nich. ●e Buvynton Cap. 5. Cal. Dec. 1282. 
Giff. ●. 153. a.   Rob. Lyvet. 
Nich. Lyvet Cler. 4. Non. Oct. 1297. 
Ib. f. 415. a.   Will. de Meldon de Langeford. 
joh. Guldune Cler. ...... 1339, 
Wolst. vol. 1. f. 12 b.   Will. de Meldon de Langeford. 
Will. de Southam Pbr. 19 Apr. 1345. 
Ib. vol. 2. f. 84. b.   Will. de Meldon miles. 
Rob. de Overton Pbr. 6. Oct. 1349. 
S. Germ. ●. 129. b.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Decan. & Capit. Eccl. Coll. beatae Mariae Warw. 
Will. Elys Cap. 16. Martii 1464. 
Cliff. f. 84. a.   Decan. & Capit. Eccl. Coll. beatae Mariae Warw. 
joh. Betley 7 jan. 1423. 
Morg. vol. 1. f. 25. a.   Decan. & Capit. Eccl. Coll. beatae Mariae Warw. 
D. Thom. Grene Cap. 13. Julii 1472. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 30. a.   Decan. & Capit. Eccl. Coll. beatae Mariae Warw. 
D. Edm. Par. alias Kellet 17 Martii 1500. 
Gyg. 2. f. 14. a.   Decan. & Capit. Eccl. Coll. beatae Mariae Warw. 
Rog. Palmer Pbr. 9 junii 1523. 
jeron f. 12● a.   Decan. & Capit. Eccl. Coll. beatae Mariae Warw. 
D. Ric. Brugges Cup. .... 1530. 
Ib. f. 25. a.   Thom. King de Aston Cantlow Cler. & Mart. Barker ratione concess. D. & Cap. Warw. 

●eath. f. 9 ●●  D. Thomas tailor Pbr. 13. Oct. 1545.  Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

〈◊〉. f. 12. b.  Regin. Broke Cler. 15 Dec. 1576.  jac. Rex. Angl. etc. 

Ib. f. 86. b.  Thomas Honthye Cler. 9 Junii 1609.    

Walcote.  
OF this small Hamlet, being a member of the last mentioned Lordship, I have seen nothing more than the bare mention, in a certain Recognition 
Regist. 〈◊〉. de. Warw. f. 32. a.  made by the Inhabitants of Haseler temp. H. 6. of what Glebe and Tithes, with other profits, were then, and anciently had been belonging to the Church.   

Vpton.  
THis Village stands upon an ascent, and by reason thereof had its name, as the first syllable thereof plainly imports. In the Conqueror's time it being possessed 
m Domesd 〈◊〉  by Will. Buenvasleth, was then held of him by one Roger his Tenant, and in the general Survey then taken, certified to contain 4. hides and a half, and written Optone, the Woods belonging thereto, being ten furlongs and xviii perches in length, and 1 furlong in breadth, and the value of the whole Lxx s. But before the N●●man invasion 3. F●eeholders of Earl Leuric had 〈◊〉 After this it came to one of the old Earls of Warwick, but how soon, appears not: By whom, it seems, that Botel●r of Oversley was enfeoft thereof; for in 20 H. 3. Mauritius le Botiller held 
Te●ta de ●.  one Kts. fee here of the then Earl. From which Maurice, or his son (I presume) it was passed to Hugh Aguilun, who dying 
E●c. 1●. E. 1. n. 8.  seized thereof ●n 12 E. 1. without issue male, and his four sisters, or their children, sharing his lands, it became allotted 
p E●c. 12. E. 1. n. 8.  to Will. de Whitenton, son of Hawise his second sister: which Will. in several grants w●ites 
Ex au●●g penès 〈…〉  himself Dominus de Upton juxta Haseloure; in one whereof, bearing date 19 E. 2. he is styled 
Penès 〈◊〉 Peto i● au●.  a Kt. But from this Sir W. de Whitinton, after many descents, it divolved unto Guy Whitington of Pauntley in come. Glouc. Esq. who held 
S●●. in Scac. penès 〈◊〉. R.  it in 10 H. 6. And from the said Guy, to Thomas Whitington Esq. who died 
Lib. 2. cedul.  seized thereof in 38 H. 8. leaving six daughters and heirs, whereof Margaret the eldest was wedded 
Lib. 2. cedul.  to Thomas Throkmorton (of .... in come. Glouc.) Blanch 
Lib. 2. cedul.  to john S. Abyn, Anne 
Lib. 2. cedul.  to Bricius Berkley, Joane 
Lib. 2. cedul.  to Roger Bodnam, Alice to .... and Eliz. 
Lib. 2. cedul.  to .... Poole: betwixt whom I do not find that there was any Partition made before the 26 of Q. Eliz. reign.  
Southwards from Haseler (but within the same Parish) is a Coppice wood, and in it a notable Hill, 
Lib. 5. ced.  which is of such a steep and equal ascent from every side, as if it had been artificially made, so that it is a very eminent mark over all that part of the Country, and by the common people called Alcocks Arbour. Towards the foot whereof is a hole, now almost filled up, having been the entrance into a Cave, as the Inhabitants report: of which Cave there is an old wife's story, that passes for current amongst the people of the adjacent Towns; viz. that one Alcock, a great Robber, used to lodge therein, & having got much money by that course of life, hide it in an iron-bound Chest, whereunto were three Keys; which Chest, they say, is still there, but guarded by a Cock that continually sits upon it: And that on a time, an Oxford-Schollar came thither, with a Key that opened two of the Locks; but as he was attempting to open the third, the Cock seized on him. To all which they add, that if one Bone of the party, who set the Cock there, could be brought, he would yield up the chest But leaving this Fable to those that fancy such things, I come to a place not far from it, called Grove-hill, whence issueth a very pleasant Spring, which anciently bore the name of Caldwell, being remarkable for an hermitage 
b Pat. 8. H. 6. p. 1. m. 15. per Insp.  that stood close by it, and at the Foundation of Alcester priory, by Ralph Boteler of Over●●ey, in K. Steph. time, was by him given 
c Pat. 8. H. 6. p. 1. m. 15. per Insp.  thereto.   

Great Alne.  
HAving now dispatched on this side the River Alne, I must step to the other; where I am first to take notice of Great Alne, antienly written Ruen Alne ● and therefore corruptly now called Round Alne. T●is was given 
d Ex Regist. de Winchcomb penès Will. Morton eq. aur.  to the Monks of Winchcomb in come. Glouc. about the year of Christ DCCCIX. by Kenulph King of Mercia, than Founder of that Monastery; and by the Conqueror's Survey, 
e Domesd. lib.  being certified to contain us hides, having a Mill rated at v s. with woods of half a mile in length and four furlongs in breadth, was valued at iiii l. In that Record it is written Alne, being so called from the River, near● unto which it is situate. Which Monks of Winchecombe had in 35 H. 3. Freewarren granted 
f Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 8. m. 18. per. Insp.  unto them in all their demesn lands of this manor. But of it I have seen no more worthy of note, other than, that, after the dissolution of that abbey, it continued in the Crown till 42 Eliz. and was then granted 
g Pat. 42. Eliz. p. 7.  to ..... Stone and ..... Grynford to hold in Capite.  
The rectory here, is appurtenant to that of Kynewarton, part of the Parson of Kynewarton's Glebe, lying within this Parish; But in 26 H. 8. the profits of each, were computed by themselves, at which time this of Alne was rated 
h MS. p●nès S. A. eq. aur. f. 21. b.  at seven l. viij s. there being then issuing out of it, for Synodals and Procurations x s. v d. ob.  

In a North window of the Church these arms.  ....... two bends engrailed ..... empaling bend of x pieces Or and Azure 
Atwood.  ....... two bends engrailed ..... empaling bend of x pieces Or and Azure 
Mounfort.    

Kinewarton.  
THis (doubtless) had its name originally from some possessor of it in the Saxons time, Kineward being an appellation in those days not unusual. Upon the foundation of Evesham abbey by Ecgwin Bishop of Worcester, in the year DCCXIIII. from our saviour's incarnation, it was given 
Ex Reg. de Evesham in Bibls. Cotton. f. 64. a.  by him thereto, and in the Conqueror's Survey 
k Domesd. lib.  certified to contain 3. hides, which were at that time held of the Abbot by one Ranulf; whereunto then belonged a Mill rated at iii s. the value of all being put at xx s. But in that Record it is written Chenevertone. To which Ranulf succeeded 
l Ex Regist. de Evesh. ut supra f 8. b. & 9 a. & f. 36. b.  another of that name, called Ranulfus de Kinewarton, Brother unto William Abbot of Evesham in H. 2. time. Which Ranulph held 
m Ex Regist. de Evesh. ut supra f 8. b. & 9 a. & f. 36. b.  the before specified 3. hides of those Monks, in demesn, and left issue Robert, who in 1. Joh. endowed 
n F. levat. 1. Joh.  Joane the wife of Ric. de Brusle with one hide thereof; concerning which there grew suits afterwards, betwixt the Monks of Evesham and the descendants of the said Richard and Joane; for in 34 H. 3. Rob. de Bruily brought an Assize 
o Pat. 34. H. 3. in d.  of Novel disseisin against the Abbot of Evesham for 5. yard land here: but the Monks at ●ast obtained Bruilye's interest by purchase 
p Pat. 10. E. 1. m. 11.  in 10 E. 1. and, in 13. of that King's reign, claimed 
q Rot. de quo W.  by Prescription, a Court Leet here, with Assize of bread and Beer, Weyfs, and divers other privileges, all which were allowed.  
After which, viz. temp. E. 2. Walter de Beauchamp granted 
r Rot. F. 6. E. 3. m. 16.  to them one message, 3. acres of meadow, and xl. s. Rent, which he held of the said Monks by the service of x s. per an. But there is nothing more of note, that I have seen, concerning this manor, whilst it continued to the monastery of Evesham; nor af●er the dissolution of that Religious House, other than that it was granted 
s Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 5.  out of the Crown 2 junii 32 H. 8. to Anthony Skinner of London Gentleman, who died 
t Esc. 24. Eliz.  seized thereof 19 nou. 1 Eliz. leaving George his son and heir 48 years of age, and William a younger son: which Will. by the death of his Brother without issue, became heir to the estate; from whom it descended to William his grandson; and of him was purchased by Sir Fouk Grevill Kt. Lord Brook, in our memory.  
T●● Church, together with the Chapels of Alne a●● Witheley hereto belonging, was given to the Monks of Evesham in H. 2. time by Ranulph de Kineworton, with the consent of Alexander his son and heir, for the health of the same Ranulph's soul, and the soul of Christian his wife, as by his Deed, 
u Reg. de Evesh. ut supra f. 36. b.  which he presented upon the high Altar of that Monastery, for seisin thereof, appeareth: And in An. 1291 (19 E. 1.) with the Chapelries thereunto belonging, was valued 
w M S. in Scac.  at xxiiii marks, whereof Alne was ●hen reputed one, out of which the Abbot of Winchcomb received an yearly portion 
x M S. in Scac.  of half a mark. This Church was new built, as it seems, about the 9th. of Edw. 2 reign; for I find● that Walt. de Maydston, than Bishop of Worcester, on the 
y maid. f. 29. a.  xv Cal. of July the same year, did consecrate and dedicate, both it and the high Altar; whereunto did belong 
z Claus. 14. E. 2. m. 2. , and had done time out of mind, a certain mess. and one yard land in Alne, as part of the Glebe. After which, viz. in 26 H. 8. this Parsonage was rated 
a MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. ●1. b.  at x li. xiii s. iiii d, besides that of Alne.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
B. de Devises xv. Cal. Martii 1291. 
Giff. f. 350. b.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Simon de Shireford subdiac. 15 Cal. Apr. 1315. 
Maid. f. 43. a.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Thom. de Blyborough Pbr. 4. Cal. Martii 1321. 
Cob. f. 28. a.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
joh. de Somery. 1. Aug. 1327. 
Ib. f. 131. a.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Galfr. de Welneford 22 nou. 1354. 
Br. vol. 1. f. 12. a.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Edw. forced Diac. 16 Oct. 1361. 
Ib. f. 38. b.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
joh. Claypole 5. Maii 1374. 
Lyn. f. 19 a.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Rog. Mey 6 Aug. 1385. 
Wak. f. 42. a.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Sim. Sylverston 7 Sept. 1392. 
Ib. f. 100 ●.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Rob. Canell 1 Feb. 1401. 
Clif. f. 11. b.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
Ric. pen 15 Maii 1411. 
Pev. f. 44. b.   Dominus Episc. Wigorn. 
joh. Tymmes 14 julii 1413. 
Ib. f. 56. a.   D. Rex hac vice, ratione temporal. Episcopatus Wigorn, etc. 
joh. Cokkys 11 Feb. 1434. 
S. Germ. f. 256. b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
D. Nich. Richon Cap. 3. Aug. 1446. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 41. b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Andr. Mankiswell art. Mr. 22 Oct. 1454. 
Ib. f. 119. b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Mr. Thom. Balsall S. Theol. prof. 19 Oct. 1468. 
Ib. f. 230. b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
D. joh. Milward Cap. 12. Martii 1471. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 25. a.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
D. Rob. Coke Cap. 21. Jan. 1474. 
Ib. f. 59 b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Rad. lie Cap. 20 Dec. 1481. 
Alc. f. 93. b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Mr. jac. Botiller 28 julii 1498. 
Jig. vol. 1. f. 8 a.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
D. joh. Sleford Pbr. 6 Oct. 1503. 
Jig. vol. 2. f. 27. b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Ric. Warden Cler. art. Mr. 8. Junii 1553. 
Heath. f. 19 a.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Nich. Jackson sacellanus Episcopi, 29 julii 1561. 
Ib. f. 34 b.   D. Episc. Wigorn. 
Thom. clerk Cler. 8 Aug. 1562. 
Ib. f. 36. b.    

Upon a grave-stone in the midst of the chancel, is this Epttaph.  
Hic jacet Thomas Clarke vir Octogenus & praeses Ecclesiae per annos quinquaginta & sex, qui diem suam obiit vicesimo quarto Augusti, An. MDCXVI.    

Wethele.  
THis (lying on the Western side of Arrow) being likewise part of the endowment, which the abbey of Evesham at its foundation had by S. Ecgwyn's grant, and possessed by the Monks of that House in the Conqueror's time, was by the general Survey 
b Domesd. lib.  then made, wherein it is written Wilelei, certified to contain three Hides; which 3 hides were, in H. 2. time, held 
c Regist. de Eve●h. f. 8. ●.  by Ranulph de Kinewarton of those Monks. In 13 E. 1. it appears 
d Rot de Quo W.  that the Abbot of Evesham challenged a Court Leet here, with other the like privileges as he did in Kinewarton, which weet allowed. But it seems that Malculine Musard, or some of his ancestors, obtained an estate in fee of 
e Plac. co●am R. term. Tr●n. 18. E. 3. m. 76.  this manor from those Monks; for in E. 2. time, by the utlarie of the same Malculine it eschaeted 
e Plac. co●am R. term. Tr●n. 18. E. 3. m. 76.  unto them; from which time they had it again, with a Release 
f Rot. F. 6. E 3. m. 16.  of all his right therein, after he had got his pardon for that utlatry: Howbeit, notwithstanding this Release by Malculine, did john Musard his son and heir make title 
g Rot. F. 18. E 3. m. 20.  thereto, with whom the Abbot came to agreement in 23 E. 3. whereupon he wholly quitted 
h Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  his claim.  
And after this in 13 R. 2. did the said Monks purchase 
i Es●. 16. R. ●. p. 2. n. 22.  two messages 1 yard land and a half, and 3. acres of meadow, here, of one Thomas Patty, a Freeholder; All which, together with the mainour, coming to the Crown at the general dissolution of the abbeys, was by Letters Pat. 
k Pat. 35. E. 8 p. 16.  bearing date 20 julii 35 H. 8. granted to Maud Lane and her heirs, to be held in Capite by the xxth. part of a Kts. fee: which Maud, the self same year, sold 
l Ib. p. 12.  it unto Nich. Fortescue Esq. then Groom 
m Lel. Itin. 〈◊〉. 4. f. 168.  Porter to the King, who died 
n E●c. 4 E. 6.  seized thereof 28 Aug. 3 E. 6. leaving Will. his son and heir nine years of age: From which Will. is descended Will. Fortescue of Cokehill in Com. Wigorn. Esq. now Lord of this manor.   

Kingle.  
OF this place (contained likewise within the Parish of Kinewarton) the first mention that I find, is in 5 H. 3. where Stephen de Raggeleg grants 
o F. ●●vat. Oct. Mich. 5. H. 3.  to Ranulph Abbot of Evesham and his successors CL. acres of land lying therein. After which, viz. in 13 E. 1. it appears that the Abbot of Evesham made claim 
p Rot. de Quo W.  to a Court Leet here, and divers other privileges, by Prescription, in like sort as he did in Kinewarton and Wethele, which were allowed: But I perceive that it was originally a member of Wethele, and involved therewith in the Conqueror's Survey, though it be not particularly specified therein, part thereof having been granted with Wethele to the Monks of Evesham at the Foundation of that Monastery; for no less doth the exchange 
q Esc. 43. E. 3. p. 2. n. 8.  made in 43 E. 3. betwixt the said Monks and john le Rous of Ragley, of certain lands here, import. Whether this, which Rous then had by that exchange, were all that belonged to the Monks in this place, I cannot say; but I do not find any mention afterward, that they had more to do here: the extent whereof was 90 acres of land and 7 acres of meadow, as by the Inquis. 
r Esc. 3. H. 6. n 13.  taken in 3 H. 6. after the death of Will. le Rous appeareth. The next possessor thereof (that I have yet seen mentioned) was Ric. Burdet of Arrow Esq. upon whose issue by joice his wife, it, being entailed 
s F. levat. xv. I. Bapt. 3. R. 3.  in 3 R. 3. descended, and is by that means come to the Lord Conway, with Arrow, whereof I am next to speak.   

Arrow.  
DEscending lower by the bank of Alne, I come forthwith to its conjunction with Arrow; which, being the more eminent stream, carrieth on that name till it meets with Avon. The first place of note that presents itself to my view, below this confluence, is Arrow, taking its name from the River, on the West side whereof it is seated. Before the Norman invasion this, having been 
t Domesd. lib.  the freehold of one Lewinus, but by the Conqueror's disposal possessed 
u Domesd. lib.  by Odo Bishop of Baieux, half Brother to the K. (whose under-tenant thereof was one Stefanus, was, by the Survey then taken, found 
w Domesd. lib.  to contain 7. hides and a half, having a Mill prized at vi s. viij d. with Woods belonging thereto, that extended to a mile in length and two furlongs in breadth, all which were valued at iiii l.  
That this Bishop adhered to Rob. Curthose, eldest son to the Conqueror, and for that respect was constrained to quit England, in the time of K. Will. Rufus, our Historians 
y R. Hoved. f. 264. b.  do show at large; so that the said King then seizing his lands gave this, as 'tis probable, to Roger Marmion; for it appears 
z Ex autog. penès Fr. Burdet Bar.  that the said Roger did possess it, and that from him it descended to Robert his grandchild; which Rob. passed 
a Ex autog. penès Fr. Burdet Bar.  it away to Geffrey Marmion, his uncle; in consideration whereof the same Geffrey released unto him all his right that he had in the Fee of Manser Marmion, aswell in England as in Wales, according to the tenor of K. H. 2. Charter. To which Geffrey succeeded Albreda 
b Pl. de term. Mich. 9 Joh. rot. 3 De●b.  his daughter and heir, who granted 
c Ex autog. penès Edw. vic. Conway.  this Lordship of Arewe to Will. de Camvill and his heirs, for the service of half a Kts. Fee; but afterwards became his wife, as it seems 
d Pl. ut suprà. : The descendants of which Will. during the continuance of the male line, made this their principal seat, and after them the Burdets by marriage of the heir female of that Family. Which Will. de Camvill, being a younger 
e Reg. de Cumba f. 35. b.  son to Ric. de Camvill Founder 
f Ib. f. 33. a.  of Combe abbey in this county, and by the marriage of the said Albreda invested with Marmion's right● obtained a Release 
g Ex autog. penès S. Roper. ar.  from Ralph Boteler of Oversley, of all his claim in this Lordship, touching which he had been impleaded by him the said Ralph; and left issue, by the same Albreda, Geffrey de Camvile his son and heir (from whom the Camviles of Clifton in Staffordshire descended, whose heir female called Isabella, in E. 3. time, was wedded to Sir Ric. Stafford Kt.) William his second son, who had this manor, as also Sekindon, and Thomas a Priest, as the Descent showeth.  
Which last mentioned Will. in 18 joh. had a grant 
h Claus. 18. Joh. m. 6.  of the lands in Alencester belonging to Peter Fitz Herbert, to hold during the King's pleasure: But this Will. incurring the King's sore indignation, for cutting down a Wood of his own, here at Arewe, it being within the precincts of Fekenham Forest, had, for that offence, part of his lands seized 
i Rot F. 13. H. 3. m. 6. Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 8.  on by the Shiriff; howbeit in 12 H. 3. in consideration of L. marks Fine, for payment whereof security was then given, obtained restitution 
k Rot F. 13. H. 3. m. 6. Claus. 13 H. 3. m. 8.  of them again, and was received into favour: and in 16 H. 3. the better to fortify his title to this Lordship, procured from Maurice le Boteler of Oversley (son and heir to the before specified Ralph) a confirmation 
l F. levat. Oct. Joh. Bapt. 16. H. 3.  thereof, for which he gave C s. sterling: but all that I further find of him is, that in 19 H. 3. he was constituted 
m Pat. 19 H. 3. in d.  one of the Justices for the Gaol delivery at Warwick; and that about the 25 H. 3. he withdrew 
n Inq. per Hundr. 4. E. 1.  his suit for this manor from the county and Hundred Courts, having got a discharge from Philip de Ascells, the then Shiriff, for his so doing, in consideration of half a mark to be yearly paid to him the said Philip and his successors.  
To this Will. succeeded 
o Ex autog. penès Rob. Throkmorton B.  Thomas de Camvill; betwixt whom and Geffrey de Camvile (of Clifton) there was some controversy touching the Customs and services, which he the said Geffrey required of him for this manor, whereupon they came to Agreement 
p F. levat. xv. Pasch. 3 E. 1.  in 3 E. 1. by which it was concluded, that for the time to come the said Thomas and his heirs should pay xx s. for Scutage levied after the rate of xl s. and for more or less according to that proportion: as also Homage and relief when cause required. From which Thomas descended 
q Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. Burdet. B.  Sir Gerard de Camvile Kt. who in 19 E. 1. was employed 
r Pat. 19 E. 1. m. 7.  into Scotland for the King's service; and so likewise in 29 E. 1. having then summons, 
s Claus. 29. E. 1 in d. m. 13.  amongst sundry other persons of eminency, to attend the K. at Barwick upon tweed, well furnished with Horse and arms for to march into Scotland. Of this Sir Gerard is that fair portraiture, yet standing in a South window of the Church here at Arrow, in his military habit of that time, and a Surcoat of arms; who kneeling before St. George (the soldier's Saint) implores his remembrance, as the s●r●ul proceeding from his lips (viz. Qui fueram Miles recole me G. sancte) showeth; which, where I speak of the Church, is lively expressed.  
But after him I find mention 
t Ren. f. 6. a. 19 a. & 35. a.  of Henry de Camvill, at this place, for some few years about the beginning of E. 2. reign, though by what title I am not able to say: Perhaps, that being of the name, and a younger branch of this Family, he had got Elizabeth, daughter and heir to the said Gerard, into his power, with hopes to make her his wife, and thereby gain that fair inheritance belonging to her; for it appears 
u Langt. f. 7. a.  that in 33 E. 1. she was under age, and that in 6 E. 2. upon a complaint by him made to the King, that Robert Burdet, Gerard de Sekindon, and others, had forcibly taken away Elizabeth his wife, residing here at Arwe, together with his goods and Ca●●ell, a Commission 
w Claus. 6. E. 2. in d. m. 18.  was issued out unto Henry Spigurnell, Nich. de Langelond, and Ric. de Ch●seldon to make enquiry thereof, by the Oaths of honest and lawful men, and to certify the truth therein; so that it is not improbable that this Eliz. was the daughter and heir to the before specified Gera●d de Camvile, whom the said Robert Burdet lawfully 
x Ex autog. penès p●aef. Fr. Burdet.  wedded, and through whose right this Lordship and other lands came to his posterity.  
Having thus shown how the Burdets were first possessed of this manor, where they afterwards seated themselves, for divers ages; and finding that they had lands in this county long before, I shall here take notice of what I have met with, in an historical way, relating to them. The first of this name, of whom I have found mention, is Robert Burdet one 
y Ex autog. i● bibl. Cott●n.  of the witnesses to that notable Charter made by Geffrey de Wirce to the Monastery of St. Nicholas at Angiers, which beareth date at Monkskirby, in this county, in the twelfth year of K. Will. the Conqueror's reign. Whether the said Robert was paternal ancestor to those of this Family whereof I am to speak, I cannot certainly affirm; but the next that I meet with, viz. William, who flourished in H. 2. time, undoubtedly was. This being he that founded 
z Ex vet. membr. penès S. Archer. eq. aur.  that little Cell at Ancote near Sekindon in 5 H. 2. (as when I come to speak thereof shall be manifested) was in 12 H. 2. certified 
a Lib. rub. f. 99 b.  to hold half a Kts. fee of Will. de Beauchamp (of Elmeley Castle in Com. Wigorn.) de veteri feoffamento: He was also a witness 
b Reg. de Cumba. f. 33. b.  to the Charter made by Robert Earl of Leicester to the Monks of comb, whereby he confirmed the Foundation of that Monastery, seated within his Fee; and gave 
c Pat. 21. R. 2. p 2. m. 10. per Insp.  to the Nuns of Polesworth certain lands called Coppenhull, (lying near Sekindon above mentioned) which Hugh his son and heir confirmed.  
From which William descended Sir William Burdet Kt. who with the Shiriff and Richard de Mundevill, was in 36 H. 3. a Commissioner 
d Claus. 36. H. 3. in d.  for assessing a Tallage upon all the King's demesns within this county and Leicestershire, and bore for his Arms Azure two bars Or, as by the impression of his Seal 
e Penès joh. Ferrer de Tamworth ar.  and other authorities appeareth; within the compass whereof the crescent and Star are put, as a Badge of his service in the Holy land: And gave 
f Ex autog. penès Fr. Netherso●● eq. aur.  so the Monks of Anecote xii d. yearly Rent, issuing out of a Tenement there, for the maintenance of a lamp in the Church of our Lady and St. blaze at Auecote above specified, before the Altar of the Blessed Virgin, for the health of his soul, and of the soul of Alice his wife, and their ancestors: As also, when he lay upon his death bed, bestowed 
g Plac. de term. .... 14. H. 3. rot. 3.  on them half a yard land lying in Radclive, with a Water Mill there.  
But the next of this line, of whom I have found any thing memorable, was Robert Burdet, one 
h Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  of the Justices for Gaol delivery at Warwick from 11 E. 1. to the 20 ●h. of that King's reign; yet none of these had to do here at Arewe; the next Robert, nephew to the last (by Hugh his Brother) being he that first settled here in right of Eliz. his wife daughter and heir to Gerard de Camvill, before spoken of. Which Robert in 12 E. 2. gave 
i Pat. 12. E. 1. p. 1. m. 28.  three acres of land, parcel of his demesn, to William de Bremesgreve, than Rector of the Church here at Arewe, for the enlargement of the churchyard, as also of the Parsonage glebe; and was a man of much public action in his time: for I find that in 14 E. 2. he served 
k Claus. 14. E. 2. in d. m. 16.  in the Parl. at Westminster as one of the Knights for this Shire: In 
l Pat. 17. ●. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 25.  17. and 18 
m Pat. 18. E. 2. p. 1. m. 7.  E. 2. that he was one of the Commissioners for the Gaol delivery at Warwick, and in 19 E. 2. that he was again 
n Claus. 19 E. 2. in d. m. 19  Knight for the Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster.  
This Robert ● in 1 E. 3. had a Charter 
n Cart. 1. E. 3. n. 2.  of Free-warren granted to him and his heirs in all his demesn lands here, and at Sekindon in this county, as also for those at Huncote and Mithe in Leicestershire. The next year following he served 
o Claus. ●. E. 3. in d. m. 32.  in the Parliament held at York as one of the Kts. for this county; but before the end of that year, was constituted 
p Rot. F. 1. E. 3. m. 3.  Shiriff for this and Leicestershire, being also a Commissioner 
q Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 30.  for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. In 7 E. 3. he was again in Commission 
r Pat. 7. E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 14.  for the like Gaol delivery at Warwick; as also by a special Patent 
s Pat. 7. E. 3. p. 1. m. 21. , bearing date at York 4 Feb. the same year, had a licence to impark his Woods here at Arewe, and so 

.... de Camvill. 


a Regist. de Cumba. f. 23. ●.  Hugo de Camvill.  
Ric. de Camvill Fundator Abbatiae de Cumba temp. Regis Steph. 


b Ib. f. 35●. a.  Walt. de Camvill. 


h Record. de T. Mich. 42. E. 3. rot. 497.  Pet●onilla ux. Ric. de Curson.  

i Record. de T. Mich. 42. E. 3. rot. 497.  Matilda ux. Thomae de Astley.  

k Record. de T. Mich. 42. E. 3. rot. 497.  Alicia ux. Rob. de Esseby.  

l Rot. P. 12. I●●.  Rog. de Camvill 12. Joh.    

c Ib. f. 351. a.  Ric. de Camvill.- 
d Rot. P. 4. R. 1.  Milisent. 


m Ro●. P. 4. E. 1.  Isabel soror & haeres ux. Roberti Harecurt de Bosworth 4 R. 1.  

n Ex autog. ●●●es Ed●. Nevil a●.  Ric. de Camvill obiit ●. prole.    

e Reg. de C●●●a f. ●●. a.  Girardus de Camvill fill. & haeres.- 
f I●. 31. a.  Nichola de Haia. 


o Ex autog. ●●●es Ed●. Nevil a●.  Ric. de Camvile duxit Eustach. relictam Thomae de Verdon 2 joh.    
Will. de Camvill.- Albreda filia & haeres Galfridi Marmion. 


p Regist. de Pe●●ore in Car. 〈◊〉. f. 100l. b.  Galfridus de Camvil à quo Domini de Clifton Camvill.  
Will. de Camvill de Arewe & Sekindon 18. Joh. 

Thomas de Camvill defunctus 20. H. 3.- Agnes. 


r Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Thomas de Camvill 35 H. 3.- Elizabetha 1 E. 1. 

Gerardus de Camvill miles 21 E. 1. 

Elizabetha filia & haeres 9 E 2. 

Gerardus Burdet miles defunctus 33 E. 3.- Alianora soror & haer. Joh. Vale de Compton Scorfin. 

joh. Burdet miles 2 R. 2. 

Thomas Burdet miles 5 R. 2.- 
t Ex vit. 〈…〉. Edw. 〈◊〉. Conway.  Anna filia & cohaer. Joh. Waldeif. 

Nich. Burdet miles 15 H. 6.- 
E●c. 1. ●. ●●  Johanna consanguinea & haeres Henrici Bruin. 

Thomas Burdet attinctus 17 E. 4.- Agnes repudiata consanguinitatis causa. 


Esc. 8. H. ●.  Ricardus Burdet ob. 7. H. 7.- * jocosa filia Sim. Montfort mil. 

Anna  
Rob. Burdet obiit f. prole.  
Thom. Burdet obiit ●. prole.   

Hugo Conway Thesaur. Hibern. secundus maritus.- * jocosa filia Sim. Montfort mil.  
joh Conway de Potrithan. 

Edw. Conway obiit ult. H. 8. 

joh. Conway miles- Cath. filia Rad. Verney eq. aur. 

joh. Conway miles obiit 4 O●●. 1. Jac- Elena filia Fulc. Grevill militis 

Edw. Vicecomes Conway obi●t 3 jan. 1630.- Dorothea filia joh. Trac●e eq. aur. 

Edw. Vicecomes Conway obiit 1655.- Francisca filia Francisci Popham eq. aur. 

Edw. Vicecomes Conway- Anna filia Henagii Finch eq. aur.                 

Thomas Burdet attinctus 17 E. 4- Margareta uxor secunda, postea nupta Thomae Woodhill.  
joh Burdet miles duxit 
w Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Annam fill. Will. Harewell. 


x Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Thom. Burdet defunctus 31 H. 8.- 
y Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Maria fill. Rob. Throgmorton mil. 


z Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Robertus Burdet ar. obiit. 11. Jan. 2 E. 6.- 
a Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Eliz. filia Thomae Cokain de Ashburne mil. 


b Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Thomas Burdet ar. obiit 15. Julii 33 Eliz.- 
c Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Brigitta filia Thomae Curson de Croxall ar. 


d Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Rob. Burdet ar. ob. 29 Martii 1603.- 
e Ex auto●. 〈◊〉 Franc Burdet Bar.  Maria filia Tho. Wilson unius primar. Secretary. Reg. Eliz. 

Thomas Burdet erectus in gradum Baronetti 24 Dec. 16 jac.- Jana unica filia & haeres Will. Franceis de ●ormark in Com. Derb. ar. 

Francisc. Burdet Baronettus.- Eliz. filia joh. Walter eq. aur. Capit. Bar. Scaccarii.                        
Robertus Burdet miles duxit Eliz. fill. Roberti Garshale mil.        
Felicia ux. Philippi Durvassell    
Will. de Camvill 17 H. 3.    

q Ex autog. penes Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  Thomas de Camvill presbyter.  
Will. Burdet Fundator Prioratus de Aucote 5 H. 2. 

Hugo Burdet duxit 
f I●. 31. a.  Matildam de Sumeri.- Will. Burdet miles 36 H. 3. 

Alicia 

Rob. Burdet 11 E. 1. ob. ●. p.  
Hugo Burdet. 

Robertus Burdet 12 E. 2.            

g Regist. de Cerkenneil in Bibls. Cotton.  Matilda uxor Will. de ●os.       to hold them to himself and his heirs for ever: and left issue by the said Eliz. 
t ●. levat. xv. Mich. 18. E. 2.  Gerard and Robert, 
u Ex autog. penès D. & Ca●. Lich.  both Kts. which Robert was of Bourton super Du●smore in this county (as I have there manifested.) But Gerard had here his principal seat, and in 20 E. 3. served 
w Rot. Franc. 20. E. 3. in d. ●. 14.  in the Wars of France, being then of the retinue to Maurice de Berkley, an English Baron. But about the 33 E. 3. the said Gerard departed this life, leaving John his son and heir under age, the custody of whose lands, together with his marriage, was granted 
x Ex antog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  in 33 E. 3. by Sir Ric. Stafford Kt. unto Ric. de Clodshale (of Saltley in this county) which John, by the death of john de Vale (his Uncle by the mother's side) without issue in 34 E. 3. was found 
y Esc. 36. ●. 3. p. 2. n. 63.  to be one of his cousins and next heirs; and in 2. R. 2. being then a Kt. was constituted 
z Rot. F 2. R. 2. m. 10.  one of the Commissioners in this county for taxing a subsidy, at that time granted to the K. in Parliament.  
To whom succeeded 
a Ex autog. Penes Fr. Burdet B.  Sir Thomas Burdet Kt. his son and heir, a person honoured with divers great employments in his time. In 5 R. 2. he was constituted 
b Pat. 15. R. 2. p 2. in d. m. 6.  one of the Commissioners for arraying of men in this county, being then of the retinue 
c Comp. Bull. Warw. Com. penès W. Pei●. point. ar.  unto Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick. In 17 R. 2. he served 
d Claus. 17. R. 2. in d. m. 3.  in the Parl● then held at Westm. as one of the Kts. for this Shire; so also in the Parliaments of 2. 
e Claus. 2. H. 4. in d. m 3.  and 8. 
f Claus 8. H. 4. in d. m. 7.  H. 4. In 3. H. 5. he was made Shiriff 
g Rot. F. 3. H 5. ●. 12.  for this county and Leicestershire. In 6 H. 5. again one 
h Pat. 6. H. 5. p. 2. ●n d. m. 8.  of the Commissioners of Array in this Shire; and the next year following, jointly entrusted, together with the Shiriff and some other select persons, to treat 
i R●●. F. 7. H. 5 m 8.  with the people for a loan of money to the King. In 9 H. 5. he was in 
k Pat. 9 H. 5. p. 1. in d. m. 2.  Commission for assessing and collecting a subsidy then granted to the K in Parl. and left issue Nicholas his son and heir; of whom I find, that being one of those, who bearing arms from his Ancestors, as the Writ and Return thereof specially intimates, he had Summons 
l Rot. penès C●●er. Scac.  to attend the King in person at Westminster upon Tuesday in the first week of Lent 7 H. 5. for defence of the Realm: Shortly after which, he was retained to serve the said K. in his wars: for by an Indenture 
m Ex autog. penès Fr. Burdet B.  bearing date at Suthwike 6 Maii 8 H. 5. it appears, that he received in hand from I●hn solutive Treasurer at Wars to the D. of Bedford, for himself, two men at Arms and seven Archers, xxix l. xi s. vi d. for one quarters wages.  
And continuing in those wars, in 3 H. 6. was one of those that defended 
n Holingsh Chron. p. 590. Col. 2..  the town of S. james de Bevuron situate on the frontiers of Normandy towards Britain; and upon the siege thereof, by Arthur Earl of Richmont and Yverie Constable of France, made a courageous ●ally, wherein 7 or 800 of the enemy were slain, 50 Prisoners, 18 Standards, and one Banner taken. In 15 H. 6. he was 
o Ex autog penès W. Burton ar.  a Knight; but being afterwards made 
p Holingsh. ●. 618. ●ol. 1  chief Butler of Normandy, and governor of Cureur in that duchy, was slain 
q Holingsh. ●. 618. ●ol. 1  in the battle of Pontoise 18 H. 6. To whom succeeded Thomas his son and heir: which Thomas in 28 H. 6. being employed 
r Rot. F. 28. H. 6. m. 6.  in this county about levying the subsidy then granted to the K. in Parl. was from the 7th. to the fourteenth of E. 4. reign, in 
s Pat. de i●●d. an in d.  Commission for conservation of the Peace: But in 17 E. 4. having incurred the King's displeasure for his good affections to the D. of Clarence, so strict were the eyes and ears that were set ●ver him, that an advantage was soon taken to cut of his Head: for 
t Holingsh. p. 703. ●ol. 1. S●●●'s An. p. 430.  hearing that the King had killed a white Buck in his Park here at Arewe, which Buck he set much store by, passionately wishing the Ho●es in his Belly that moved the K. so to do, being arraigned and convicted 
u Claus. 17. E. 4. m. 13.  of high Treason, for those words, upon inference made that his meaning was mischievous to the K. himself, he lost his life for the same, his Body being buried 
w Ex cod. M S. in Bibls. Cotton. [vitel. F. 12.]  in the chapel of All Saints within the Gray-Friers Church near Newgate, with this memorial in their martyrologue, viz. that he was valens Armiger Domini Georgii Ducis Clarenciae.  
After the death of which Thomas, their grew great suits 
x See the year-book of 18. E. 4.  for this manor and other lands, betwixt Richard Burdet his son by a former wife, that ●ad been for nearness of kindred divorced from him, and john Burdet his son by Margaret a later wife: For the said Thomas (by licence 
y Stow's An p. 430.  obtained from the K. in 12 E. 4.) had aliened his lands to his younger son, to the disherison of the elder, of which he became afterwards so sensible, that 
z Stow's An p. 430.  as he was drawn from the Tower to the place of execution, espying his eldest son in Westchepe, over against St. Thomas Becket's hospital (now Mercers chapel) he caused himself to be stayed, and there asked his said son forgiveness, and acknowledging the wrong he had done him, concluded that to be the cause of God's vengeance then against him. But in that suit, before mentioned, the said John (the younger son) prevailed, Margaret his Mother holding 
a Claus. 17. E. 4. m. 13.  her estate therein for life, who shortly after married to Thomas Woodhill. Howbeit, after this it was not long, ere that the before specified Ric. Burdet so wrought with his Brother John, as also with the said Margaret and her husband, that they lev●ed a Fine 
b xv. I. Bapt. 3. R. 3  of this manor and other lands, whereby the same Richard became vested into the present possession thereof, the remainder to Thomas his son; and for want of issue by him, to Robert his other son, and the heirs of his body, and for lack of such issue, to the right heirs of Richard.  
Which two sons died 
c Esc. 1. E. 6.  young in their father's life time, and Richard himself left no heir male: The consideration whereof much moving the said John; forasmuch as this manor, and the rest of those entailed lands were like to be transferred to another family, by Anne the daughter and heir of the same Richard, he exhibited a Petition 
d Ex autog pen●s p●aef. Fr. Burdet.  in Parl. to K. H. 8. about the beginning of his reign; wherein, the better to ingratiate himself, he set forth his adherence to Henry D. of Buckingham, in the behalf of Henry Earl of Richmund (afterwards King by the name of H. 7.) against Ric. 3. King in deed but not of right; alleging that upon the miscarriage of that Duke in his said attempts, he himself was taken at Gloucester, and there kept Prisoner, and moved that the said Fine should be made void, so that himself and his heirs might enjoy this manor, with the lands before mentioned, in such sort as he and they should and ought to have done, hat it not been levied.  
This john Burdet was 
e Stow's An. p. 490.  one of the retinue unto Sir Edm. Howard admiral in 4 H. 8. for scouring the Seas on the Southern coast of England; and in no small favour at Court, as it seems: for his Petition took such effect that he pursued 
f Ex autog penès Edw. vicecom. Conway  his claim to this Lordship, and all other the lands whereof his Father was seized, against Edward Conway and Anne his wife, daughter and heir to the before specified Ric. Burdet, as if there had been no such entail as hath been said. Which suits continued many years, to a very vast expense betwixt them, and ended not in the said Sir John Burdet's days (for he was a Knight 
g Ex autog penès Edw. vicecom. Conway  and died 
h Ex autog penès Edw. vicecom. Conway  in 20 H. 8.) But not long afterwards, viz. 20 julii 22 H. 8. Thomas his son and heir, as also the said Edw. Conway and Anne submitted 
i Ex autog penès Edw. vicecom. Conway  this difference to the Arbitration of Clement than Abbot of Evesham, Will. Prior of Worcester, Roger Winter, and john Russell Esquires, who made an Award therein, viz. 
k Ex autog penès Edw. vicecom. Conway  that the said T. Burdet should quietly enjoy to himself and his heirs all the lands in Longdon-Travers and Newbold in Com. Wigorn. And the said Edw. Conway and Anne his wife, and their heirs, those in Lodyngton in this county, as also in Belne and Ablench in Com. Wigorn. But this Award did not quiet them, so that after new suits begun again above two years after, they made 
l Ex autog penès Edw. vicecom. Conway  choice of Sir Anth. Fitz Herbert, and Sir Will. Shelley Kts. then Justices of the Common Pleas, to determine the business; who taking upon them the decision thereof, thus stated it; viz. 
m Ex autog penès Edw. vicecom. Conway  that the said Thomas Burdet and his heirs should have the manors of Bro●cote, Sekinton, Compton-Scorfin, and Wilmecote in this county; Longdon-Travers, Little-Longdon, Arminscote, and Newbold in Com. Wigorn. with Larkstoke, Myculton, Pebworth, Quinton, and Kyrmscote in Gloucestershire, as also C C. marks in money. And the said Edw. Conway and Anne, and their heirs, this manor of Arrow, with the manors of Lodyngton, kingly, Alymore, and Camyl-hill in this Shire; Belne, Ablench. Clodshall, Upton-Wareyn, Upton upon Severne with Beeley and Elmbrigge in Com. Wigorn. All which have been enjoyed, ever since, accordingly.  
This Edw. Conway was 
n Ib.  a younger son to john Conway of Potrithan in Com. Flint Esquire (where the principal branch of that ancient Family still flourishes) and descended 
o Ib.  from Sir Henry Conway Kt. whose memory is still famous, for his military employments under the conduct of Edm. Mortimer Earl of March and Ulvester, about the beginning of K. Ric. 2. reign; and not without good cause, I presume: For having been first retained 
P●t 5. ●. 2. p. 2 m. 12. p●r. Insp.  by the name of Henry Conway Esquire, to serve him during his whole life, aswell in the times of Peace as in War, in consideration of L. marks sterling, to be yearly paid out of the manors, Castle and Lordship of Clifford and Glasebury in Wales and the Marches thereof; and, for his singular demerits therein, received the dignity of Knighthood at the hands of the said Earl, he was by Indenture 
P●t 5. ●. 2. p. 2 m. 12. p●r. Insp.  bearing date 1 Aug. 5. R. 2. again retained to do him service, as a Knight for the like term; and in times of Peace to have diet for himself, one Esquire, one Chamberlain and 4. Grooms; as also Hay, Oats, Horshoos and nails for six Horses, or reasonable allowance for the same● And whensoever he should be required to make his attendance on the said Earl, for service of War, the like diet and Wages in lieu thereof, for himself, his Esquire, Chamberlain and 5. Grooms, with Hay, Oats, etc. for eight Horses; and allowance for so many men at arms and Archers as he should bring to the said Earl for service of War, the like wages and reward as he gave to others of their quality. Having moreover, in consideration of the Surrender of that Annuity of L. marks, so granted as abovesaid, the yearly Rent of XL. l. to be received out of the signory of kedewing in Wales, at the Feasts of S. Mich. and Easter by equal portions: The payment whereof was afterwards ratified by the King, as by his Letters Pat. 
P●t 5. ●. 2. p. 2 m. 12. p●r. Insp.  bearing date at Westm. 12 Maii the same year appeareth, but assigning his receipt out of the Lordship of Dynebegh, which with the rest of the possessions of that Earl, then deceased, were then in the King's hands, by reason of his Son's minority.  
I am of opinion that the marriage of the before specified Edward, with the said Anne the daughter and heir to Ric. Burdet, was occasioned by the means of his elder Brother, viz. Sir Hugh Conway Kt. second husband to Joyce, mother of the said Anne (as the Descent showeth) the said Hugh being a man of no small note in those days; For having received 
s Ex. vet. Rot. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  the honour of Knighthood at the Coronation of Eliz. wife to K. H. 7. he became a counsellor 
t Ex autog. penès Edw. vic. Conway.  of State and Knight 
u Ex autog. penès Edw. vic. Conway.  for the Body to that King, as also Treasurer 
w Ex autog. penès Edw. vic. Conway.  of Ireland; and was retained 
x Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  in 7. of his reign to serve him in his wars beyond the Sea, with xx. men besides himself, being likewise a Justice 
y Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  of Peace in this county for several years.  
But I return to the before specified Edward, of whom all that I find farther memorable is, that being 
z Ex autog. penès praef. vic. Conway.  Gentleman usher of the Chamber to K. H. 8. he had a special licence 
a Ex autog. penès praef. vic. Conway.  under the Privy Signet, dated 12 Feb. 3. H. 8. to retain certain able men, volunteers, for the King's service in his wars; and that he departed 
b Ex. autog. penès praef. vic. Conway.  this life on the Thursday next after the Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle 38 H. 8. leaving John his son and heir 35 years of age and upwards, afterwards Kt. who wedded 
c Ex autog. penès praef. vic. Conway.  Katherine the daughter to Sir Ralph Verney Kt. and by his Testament 
d Tashe q. r.  bearing date 22 julii 6 E. 6. bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Church here at Arrow, Which Sir John had issue 
e Ex autog. penès eundem vic. Conway.  Sir John his son and heir, that took to wife 
f Ex autog. penès eundem vic. Conway.  Ellen the daughter of Sir Fouk Grevill of Beauchamp's-Court in this county: who, being a person of great skill in military affairs, was made governor 
g Ex autog. penès eundem vic. Conway.  of Ostend by Rob. Earl of Leicester 29 Dec. An. 1586. (29 Eliz.) the said Earl being then general of the English Auxiliaries in behalf of the States of the united Provinces; and died 
h Ex autog. penès eundem vic. Conway.  4 Oct. 1 jac. leaving Sir Edward Conway Knight his son and heir, afterwards one of the principal Secretaries of State to King James; who upon the 22 of March 22 jac. was first created 
i Pat. 12. Jac. p. 12.  Lord Conway of Ragley in this county; Secondly 
k Pat. 2. Car. p. 5.  15 Martii 2 Car. Viscount Killu●●agh in the county of Antrim in Ireland; lastly 
l Pat. 3. Car.  6 I●nii 3. Car. Viscount Conway of Conway Castle in Kaernar vonshire, and left issue Edw. Viscount Conway his son and heir, now Lord of this manor.  
The Church was granted 
m Car●. 12. E● S. n. 12. p●r. Insp.  by Robert Earl of Leicester to the Monks of Alcester in H. 2. time; but what right he had to dispose thereof, I will not stand to argue, forasmuch as they enjoyed it not long, if ever they had to do therewith. In An. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
n MS in Scac.  at xv. marks and a half; and in 
o Rot. de Nonis garb. etc.  14 E. 3. at x l. vi s. viij d. but in 26 H. 8. at xi l. out of which was then paid for Synodals and Procurations ix s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Henr. de Camvill. 
joh. le Fort Accol. 10. Cal. Feb. 1308. 
Ren f. 6. a.   Henr. de Camvill. 
D. Henr. de Newton Cap. 15. Cal. Dec. 1309. 
Ib. f. 19 a.   Henr. de Camvill. 
Will. de Bremesgrave Pbr. 2. Cal. nou. 1311. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   D. Ric. de Fiton miles. 
Rob. de Roleye Cler. 1 junii 1361. 
Er. f. 33. b.   Thomas Burdet miles. 
Magr. joh. Fytone 18 nou. 1403. 
Cliff. f. 63. b.   Thomas Burdet miles. 
Thom. Daddy Cap. 4. Apr. 1433. 
S. Germ f. 249. a.   Thomas Burdet arm. 

Carp. vol. 1. f. 116. a.  D. Thomas Tayler Cap. 24. Apr. 1454.  Thomas Burdet arm. 

Carp. vol. ●. f. 17. a.  D. Thomas Hullok Pbr. 5. Febr. 1470.  Edw. Conwey generosus jure Agnetis ux. suae. 

Gyg. 2. f. 40 a.  D. Nich. Tommys Cap. 2. Jan. 1504  Edw. Conway arm. 
D. Will. Alcock Cap. 12. Maii 1531. 
jeron. f. 47. a.   Edw. Conway arm. 
Will. clerk art. Magr. 14. Nou. 1545. 
Heath. f. 9 b.   joh. Conway miles. 
D. Rog. Metecalfe Cler. 26 Aug. 1549. 
Ib. f. 13. a.   Edw. Conwey mimiles. 
Thomas Case Cler. 30 julii 1620. 
Bul. f. 101● a.     

Ragley.  
OF this Village situate in the Parish of Arrow, whereof there is no more than the manor house now left, there is not in the Conquerour's Survey any mention, forasmuch as it was then involved with Arrow; whence I conclude, that with it Marmion became possessed thereof, and afterwards Camvile, though Ralph Boteler of Oversley, upon his foundation of the priory at Alcester, whereby he gave 
p Cart. 14. E. 3. n. 12. per Insp.  two Sheafs of his Tithe here, mentions the same to be de Dominio suo de Raggelei: For as those Monks of Alcester had little benefit of that grant, so doth it appear by sundry 
q Esc. 4. H. 5. n. 41. Esc. 16. E. 4. n. 51.  authorities in aftertimes, that Ragley was held of the Lords of Arrow; which argues that the possessors thereof were first enfeoft by some of them, though when or how that was I am yet to learn: For till 5 H. 3. I have not seen any farther mention of this place; but then did one Stephen de Raggeleg pass 
r F. levat. ● Oct. Mich. 5. H. 3.  away one message lying therein, to the Monks of Evesham, together with C L. acres of land lying in Kingle.  
But after this it came to the family of Rous; the first of which name, that directly appears to me to have been owner of it, being 
s Ex autog. penès Edw. Vic. Co●way.  john Rufus in H. 3. time; and it is not unlike but that Thomas le Rous, who in 15 E. 2. was appointed 
t Claus. 15. E. 2. in d. m. 6.  one of the Commissioners for making choice of one thousand and eight hundred foot soldiers within this county and Leicestershire, and to conduct them to Newcastle upon Tine to march against the Scots, being at that time Shiriff 
u Rot. F. 15. E. 2. m. 22.  of these Counties, had his seat here, and was son to the same John.  
To which Thomas succeeded another John, who being a man of the superior rank amongst the Gentry here, as may seem by his eminent employments, was in 46 E. in 
w Rot. F. 46. E. 3. m. 10.  Commission for levying and collecting a xvth and xth then granted to the King in Parl. So likewise in 
x Rot. F. 48. E. 3. m. 11.  48 E. 3. And in 
y Pat. 5●. E. 3. in d. m. 11.  51 E. 3. as also in 
z Pat. ● R. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 28.  1 R. 2. was in Commission for arraying of men in this Shire: In 
a Rot. F. 2. ●. ●. m. 10.  2 R. 2. for assessing of a subsidy. In 3 R. 2. he served in 
b Claus 3. R. ● in d. m. 18.  the Parliament held at Westm. as one of the Knights for this Shire: and the same year he was made 
c Pat. 3. R. ●. p. 3. in d. m. 13.  a Justice of Peace in this County, as also a Commissioner 
d Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. ●.  for arraying of men for the King's service: Nay so eminent he grew for his wealth and authority, that he built a stately Gatehouse of stone here at Ragley, and imbattailed it like a Castle; for which, being done without the King's licence, he had, not only a special pardon 
e Pat. 5. R. 2. p. 1 m. 5.  in 5 R. 2. but a Commission to build the rest of his dwelling House here answerably, and to fortify it with strong walls of lime and stone, in like sort embattled. To which John succeeded R●bert his son and heir, of whom there is little memorable: but John his grandchild, 
f Pat. 5. R. 2. p. 1 m. 5.  who came of age 
g C●aus. 9 H. 6 m. 4.  in ● H. 6. was an active man in the world; for in 15 H. 6. he underwent the office of Eschaetor 
h Rot. F. ●5. H. 6. m. 28.  for this County and Leicestershire: In 28 he was in Commission 
i Rot. F. 28. H. 6. m. 6.  for levying of a subsidy; then granted to the K. in Parl. As also from 
l Pat. de 〈◊〉 ●●●in d.  22 to 38 H. 6. inclusive, a Justice of Peace in this County; and died in 
m E●c 16. ● 4 n. 51.  16 E. 4. leaving Thomas his son and heir 28 years of age. Which Thomas departed 
n Inscrip. 〈◊〉.  this world ult. Apr. An. 1499 (15 H. 7.) and lieth buried in the chancel at Quinton in Gloucestershire.  

Thomas le Rous 15 E. 2. 

Joh. le Rous de Ragl●i 37 E. 3.- 
a Esc. 4. H. 5. n. 41.  Cristiana. 


b Ex autog. penès Thom. Rous Bar.  Baldw. Rous habuit Manerium de Stanley juxta Winchcomb in come. Glouc. 3 H. 4.  

c Ex autog. penès Thom. Rous Bar.  Henr. Rous habuit Manerium de Lench-Randolf in Com. Wigorn.  
Rob. Rous frater & haeres Joh. aet. 25. an. 20 E. 2. 


e Esc. 13. H. 6. n. 13.  Will. Rous obiit 8 H. 5. s. prole.  
Joh. Rous frater & haeres, obiit 16 E. 4.- Matilda. 

Thomas Rous fill. & haeres obiit 15 H. 7. 

Thomas Rous obiit s. prole.  
Margareta soror & haeres uxor joh. Brome de Halton militis. 

Christopherus Brome miles obiit 31 Eliz. 

Georgius Brome plenae aet. 31 Eliz.        

f Pat. 49 ●. 6 in d. ●. 23.  joh. Rous junior 49 H. ●.      

d Esc. ●0. ●. ●. n. 45.  Joh. Rous obiit sine prole 20 R. 2.       
But Maud his wife had sepulture in the chapel of our Lady within the Church at Alcester, as by her Testament 
o Penès ●● vi●. 〈◊〉.  appears, whereby she appointed a tombstone of Marble to be laid upon her grave, with the portraitures of her husband and herself, with 5. sons and 5 daughters to be cut thereon. From whom descended 
p Ex Coll. H. F●rrers. ar.  another Tho. died issueless, so that Margaret his sister, the wife to Sir john Brome of Halton in Oxfordshire (not Brown as Leland 
* Lel Itin. vol. 4. s. 168.  calls him) became 
q Ex Coll. H. F●rrers. ar.  his heir: which Sir John had issue Sir Christopher Brome Knight, that died 
r Lib. 5. cedul.  seized of this manor 31 Eliz. leaving George his son and heir of full age, who by his Deed 
s Ex autog. penes p●aef. vi●. Conway.  bearing date 12 Aug. 33 Eliz. sold it to Sir john Conway of Arrow Knight, grandfather to Edward Viscount Conway the present owner thereof.   

Oversley.  
THis is also in the parish of Arrow, but stands on the other side the River, on a notable ascent, which gave occasion, at first, to its name, Over signifying the same in our English as super or suprà in Latin doth. Having been 
t Domesd. lib.  the inheritance of one Britmar before the Norman Invasion, ●t was after the Conquest of England, with other lands of a vast extent, in this as well as other Counties, given 
u Domesd. lib.  to the Earl of Mellent (whom K. H. 1. advanced to the earldom of Leic.) and by the general Survey then made, wherein it is written Ove●ley, certified 
w Domesd. lib.  to contain 3 hides, being then held of the said Earl by one Fulke, who had a Mill here at that time, valued at iiii s. and Woods belonging to this place, extending to three furlongs in length and one in breadth; which, with all the rest, were prized at xl s. Of this great Earl I find, that he had a Butler called Ralph, Radulfus Pincerna de Legrecestria he is written 
x Regist. de Kenilw. p. 144. ; who having obtained lands of good value here, and in Leicestershire, by the grant of his said Lord, and finding this place so eminent for its situation, partly by reason of the Woods and Water, but most of all in regard of the natural high and steep ascent of the ground so near the bank of Arrow, made choice thereof for his principal seat, and built a fair Castle thereon, by whose ruins the strength & compass it was of, may seem to have been of no mean consideration; and within less than a mile distant thereof (viz. on the Northside of Alcester) founded a Monastery for Benedictine Monks (of which I have already spoke) whereunto● amongst other his ample concessions for its endowment, he added 
y Cart. 14. E. 3. n. 12. per. Insp.  the chapel of this his Castle.  
From this Ralph is it that the Botelers of Oversley (no less that Barons) did deduce their descent and had here their seat, till by marriage with Maud the daughter and heir of Pantolf, Wemme in Shropshire with other large possessions divolved to them: After which it was not long ere that, by an heir female, this came to Ferrer, and so afterwards to Nevil, and Gascoine, as the pedigree inserted in the next page showeth.  
To which Ralph succeeded Robert his son and heir called 
z Ex autog. penès .... cook's de P●nley.  Robertus Pincerna de Oversleia, who joined with his Father in 
a Ad calcem MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [G. 7.2. Th.]  founding the Monastery of Alcester before specified, and confirmed 
b Ex autog. penès praef. ..... cook's  to the Nuns of Pinley that grant which joh. de Pillardinton made to them of the Land whereupon that Religious House was situate, it being of his Fee. Which Robert had issue another Raph ● who gave 
c Regist. de Leic. in Bibls. Carton s. 19 b.  the chapel of Stocton, with the Tithes, to the Canons of Leicester, and made head against King John, with the rest of the Barons; for which his lands were seized and committed 
d Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 19  unto Wi●. de Gantilupe: but in 1 H. 3. the King gave command 
e Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 19 , that in case he did pay xl. marks for his redemption, that then the said Will. should reinvest him with the possession of his lands again; as it seems he did, and grew into so fair an esteem with the King, that he became employed in some affairs of trust: for I find that in 9 and 10 H. 3. he was constituted 
f Pat. de 〈◊〉 an. in d.  a Commissioner for collecting a Fifteenth in this and Leicestershire, as also a Justice of Assize in this County.  

Radulfus Pincerna de Legrecestria temp. H. 1. 

R●b Pincerna (de Over●●eia) 5 Steph. 

Rad. Pincerna 1. Joh. 

Mauritius Pincerna 4 H. 3. 

Rad. le Butiller 34 H. 3.- Matilda filia & ●●res Will. de Paunton, filia H●g de Paunton. 

Will. le Botiller de Beatrix. Wemme, obiit 12 E. 1. 

joh. le Botiller fill. & haeres obiit 15 E. 1. s. p.  

c Esc. 15. E. 1. n. 31.  Gaw nus le Botiller aet 17. an. 15 E. 1.  
Ankareta ux. 1.- Will. le Bot●ller, obiit 8 E. 3.- Ela filia & cohaer. Rog. de Herdebergh, de cujus progeny vid● in Willey. 

Will. le Botiller obiit 35 E. 3. 

Will. le Botiller. 

Rob. de Ferrer obiit 4 R. 2. Eliz. filia & haeres, obiit 12 H. 4. joh. Saysecundus maritus 5 R. 2. Tho. Molinton tertius maritus 5 H. 4. 

Rob. de Ferrer ob. s. p.  
Eliz. ux. Joh. de Greystoke 13 H. 4.  
Maria filia & coheres 13 H. 4. Rad. Nevil mil. filius Radulsicomit's Westmerl. 13 H. 4. 

joh. Nevil de Womersley ar. obiit 22 E. 4. 

johanna filia & haeres.- Will. Gascoin 

Will Gascoin miles, consangu. & haeres joh. Nevil aer. 30 an. 22. E. 4. 

Will. Gascoin miles. 

Will. Gascoin de Cusworth in come. Ebor. miles 29 H. 8.                              

a Monast. Anglic. p. 470. l. 28.  Galfr. Pincerna, dictus L'abbe. 
b Ex autog. penès ... cook's de Pinley      
To whom succeeded Maurice his son and heir, one 
g Pat. 13. H. 3. in d.  of the Justices of Assize likewise in this county in 13 H. 3. and in 16 H. 3. a Commissioner 
h Claus. 16. H. 3. in d.  for assessing and collecting the fourtieth part of all men's movable goods, according to the form and order then appointed. In 21 and 25 H. 3. again 
i Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  one of the Justices of Assize; and in 19 22, and 30 H. 3. for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. 
k Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.   
Which Maurice had issue 
l Plac. de Banco term. M. 4. E. 1. rot. 12. in d.  Ralph, who wedded Maud 
m Plac. apud. Album monast. 6. E. 1. rot. 4. in d.  the daughter and heir to Will. de Pantolf, by whom that great Lordship of Wemme in Shropshire, with other fair possessions, came to this Family, and was also one 
n Plac. de ijsd. an. in d.  of the Justices for Gaol delivery at Warwick in 34 and 41 H. 3. in the last of which years he was 
o Plac. de ijsd. an. in d.  in the Welsh expedition; and the next year following summoned 
p Claus. 42. H. 3. in d. , amongst others of the Peers, to be at Chester on Monday next after the Feast of S. john Bapt. well furnished with Horse and arms to march against Lewelin Prince of Wales and his complices. The like Summons, and to be so furnished, did he receive the several 
q Claus. de ijsd. an. in d.  ensuing years; scil. in 44 H. 3. to be at Chester on the Feast day of the Nativity of the blessed Virgin: In 45 H. 3. at London on the morrow after Simon and Iude's day. In 47 at Worcester on the Feast day of St. Peter ad Vincula; and at Ludlow on the Octaves of the Purification of our Lady. In 48 he had command; with other of the Peers, to attend the K. at Oxford in Mid-Lent, there to yield him council, and thence to advance against the before specified Prince of Wales and his adherents. But immediately hereupon was it that the Barons put themselves in arms against the King (as our annals do manifest) whose power afterwards being finally quelled in the battle of Evesham, and heir estates confiscate (as I have elsewhere showed) this Ralph, as a reward for his loyal services, ●hen performed, had the Lordship of Kineton, in this Shire, which belonged to Nich. de Segrave, bestowed 
r Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 3.  upon him, to hold during life, upon the same terms as Segrave held it: and by 
s Ib.  another Pat. bearing date but 3. days after, had the inheritance thereof granted to him.  
Nay so far was he in the King, s favour, that upon redemption 
t Pat. 55. H. 3. m. 20.  of the lands (according to the Dictum de Kenilworth) by those which had forfeited them, whereby Segrave came to repossess this manor again, the King in recompense thereof gave 
u Pat. 55. H. 3. m. 20.  him the sum of CCCC li. to be received out of the Fines and amerciaments coming into his Exchequer: But the posterity of this Ralph, had their residence for the most part at Wemme, so that I have therefore the less to say of them. Of these, William his son and heir was a munificent Benefactor to the Monks of Alcester; for he gave 
w Ex autog. in Offic. Arm.  them Lx. acres of land (viz. of his Wast) lying at Hynestoke in Shropshire, with power to enclose the same; as also the advouson of the Church, and Common of pasture for 8 Oxen, 6 Kine, and CC. Sheep in his Woods and wastes belonging to that Lordship. Upon his death, which happened 
x Esc. 12. E. 1. n. 21.  in 12 E. 1. I find it certified 
y Esc. 12. E. 1. n. 21.  that he held this manor of Oversley of divers Lords by several services; and that there was then a manor House with two Gardens, two water Mills, xii acres of meadow, xii acres of arable land, two s. vi d. Rent from two Freeholders, four Cottages and, three messages held by Tenants in villainage of the Honour of Leicester, by the service of half a knight's Fee, doing Scutage to the Earl of Leicester for half a knight's Fee upon occasion. As also that within this manor of Oversley there was 
a This is not which 〈◊〉 afterward ex●●i to be in Whitlaxford. vide E●c. 15. E. 1. ●. 21.  at that time a certain message, with a Dove-house, two Gardens, cxxvi acres of land in two fields, and six acres of meadow of the Abbot of Evesham's Fee; and likewise x. Villains who held ten ya●d land, paying yearly x. marks xi s. iiii d. And moreover a free rend service therein of two Arrows; with vi. Cottagers paying yearly seven s. vi d. and two marks yearly by way of Tallage, but doing service to the Abbot of Evesham yearly for the whole vi. marks: and for four acres lying here, to Hugh Aguilon i d.  
And besides all this, that there was of the Abbot of Bordsley's Fee seven yard land, a Mess. and nineteen Cottages, with vi s. viij d. being a rend service from two Freeholders: That there was also a Park, with two Gardens, paying to the said Abbot v s. per an. in recompense for Housebote which he had used to have there, as belonging to his manor of Budiford. And lastly of the ●● of Warwick's Fee a Rent of xx d. issuing yearly out of a certain Mill.  
Unto which William succeeded John 
b Esc. 12. E. 1. ut sup●a.  his son and heir, then but xuj. years of age, a grant 
c Pat. 12● E. 1. m. 8.  of whose marriage Walter de Beauchamp (of Alcester) the same year obtained, in the behalf of Elianore his daughter; and in case the said Elianore should die before the accomplishment of that intended marriage, that then he might marry some other of his daughters. And 
d Pat. 12● E. 1. m. 8.  moreover, that if the same John should departed this life before such marriage, that then the said Walter might have the like benefit of his next heir; and so from heir to heir till one of his daughters were wedded to one of those Butlers; or in case that such one should take a wife of his own choice otherwise, then to have the forfeiture due to the King thereupon. But this John died 
e E●c. 15. E. 1. n. 31.  within 3 years following, so that whether the said marriage were completed by him, or his brother Gawine (who was his heir) I make a question, so that the inheritance came to Will. the third brother, as the Descent showeth. Which Will. in 25 E. 1. had Summons 
f Claus. 25. E 1. in d. m. 14. , with other great men, to be at London on Sunday next after the Octaves of S. john Bapt. well furnished with Horse and arms to attend the K. in his expedition beyond the Seas; whose service was so grateful, that the next year following the K. in recompense thereof, acquitted 
g C●aus. 26. ●. 1. m. 2.  to him the debt due by his Father for the Scutage of 3 Knights Fees, which Scutage ought to have been performed by Maud his grandmother in the service of Wales, in the tenth year of the same K. Edward's reign.  
This last mentioned William died 
h Rot. F. 8. E 3. m 6. & 7.  in 8 E. 3. leaving Will. his son and heir; who in 18 E. 3. by the solicitation of Will. de Clinton, than Earl of Huntingdon, obtained a special discharge 
i Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 2. m. 30.  from the K. that he should not be compelled to bear arms in respect of his impotency, nor to take upon him the Order of Knighthood, against his own good will. And departed 
k Esc. 35. E. 3. p. 1. n. 58.  this life in 35 E. 3. leaving Will. his son and heir 32 years of age, and another son called William (as it seems) but whether by one wife or not, I cannot affirm. Which Will. the younger son, I take to be him that married Joan the sister and coheir of Sir john Sudley Knight, from whom the butler's Barons of Sudley descended (as in Griffe is manifested) For it is evident that 
l Orig. 50. E. 3. rot. 41.  Will. the grandchild to William and Ankaret, left issue Eliz. his only daughter and heir● who being wedded to Robert de Ferrer (a younger son to the Lord Ferrer of Chartley) brought this place, with Wemme and other lands of a fair extent, to her said husband, who was thereupon summoned 
m Claus. 49 &. ●0. E. 3 E● de an. 1.2. & 3. R. 2. in dorso.  to Parliament by the name of Rob. Ferrer de Wemme Chivalier; which Lordships (viz. of Oversley and Wemme) with other, of her inheritance, lying in the Counties of Salop. Leicester. and Warwick, were after her said marriage in 44 E. 3. entailed 
n F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. I. Bapt. 44. E. 3.  upon the heirs of the body of them the said Robert and Elizabeth, with remainder to her right heirs.  
But in 4 R. 2. this Robert died 
o Esc. 4. R. 2. n. 25. , leaving by the same Eliz. Robert his son and heir 4 years of age: which Elizabeth continued not long a widow; for I find, that the next year following, she was the wife 
p Claus. 5. R. 2. m. 28.  of john Say, and surviving him, afterwards became wedded to Thomas Molinton, who wrote 
q Cliff. f. 84 a.  himself Baron of Wemme, in her right: and that by her Testament 
r March ●. 18.  bearing date 6 jan. 1410 (12 H. 4.) whereby she bequeathed her body to be buried in the Church of the Crouched friars near the Tower of London, she styles herself Elizabetha Ferrer Baronissa de Wemme, retaining the name of that husband, who was of the greatest dignity, a custom which I find that women have long used, and not yet left: and departed 
s Esc 12. H. 4 n. 21.  this life the same year, leaving Elizabeth the wife of john Greistoke, son to Ralph Lord Greistoke and Mary the wife of Ralph Nevil, a younger son to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland, her cousins and heirs (as saith the Inquis.) viz. daughters of Robert, son to her the said Eliz. But I think it mistaken; For the Fine 
t Rot. F. 13 H. 4. m. 14.  Roll of 13 H. 4. whereby this manor of Oversley, with Merston-Boteler in this County, and the manor of Tirley in Com. Staff. are assigned to the said Ralph Nevil and Mary, for her purpart, she having at that time issue by him, directly calls her una filiarum & haeredum praedictae Elizabethae: Neither is it very likely, that she should be her grandchild, as the Inquis. imports; for Robert the son of Rob. Ferrer, by her, was but 4 years of age in 4 R. 2. so that had he been then living, he could have been but 34 years of age: And to fortify my opinion the Clause Roll 
u Claus. 9 H. 6. m. 26.  of 9 H. 5. expresses as much.  
To which Sir Ralph Nevil (for he was a Kt. 
w Claus. 37. H. 6. m. 31. ) succeeded john Nevil Esq. his son 
x Claus. 37. H. 6. m. 31.  and heir by the same marry, who died 
y Esc. 22 E. 4 n. 26.  seized of this manor in 22 E. 4. leaving Sr. Will. Gascoin, Knight his cousin and next heir (viz. 
z Esc. 22 E. 4 n. 26.  son of Joane his daughter) then 30 years of age. Which said Sir Will. (being great grandchild to Sir Will. Gascoin, who served 
a T Wals. f. 402. n. 40.  under the renowned H. 5. King of England in his French wars, and he son to that sometime famous Lawyer Will. Gascoin of Gauthorpe in Yorkshire, chief Justice of the King's benc● temp. H. 4.) was made 
b Ex v●t. Rot. penès S. Archer eq. a●r.  Kt of the Bath at the Queen's Coronation in 1 H. 7. From whom descended S Will. Gascoin jun. of Cussworth in the same County of York, who in 29 H. 8 past 
c F. levat. T. Trin. 29. H 8.  away the inheritance of this Lordship (with all other his lands in Warwickshire) to Sir Thomas Cromwell Knight then Lord Cromwell: which eschaeting to the Crown by his attainder 
d Pat. ●3 H. 8. p. 2.  in 31 H. 8. was in exchange for certain lands in Bedfordshire, and the sum of 774 li. 09 s. 02 d. granted 
e Pat. ●3 H. 8. p. 2.  unto Sir George Throkmorton Knight and his heirs 30 Maii 33 H. 8. From which sir George is Sr Robert Throknorton Baronet (of whom in Coughton I have spoke) lineally descended, who in 7 Caroli obtained a special Charter 
f Pat. 7. Car. , for himself and his heirs, to hold a Court Leet here, and to have Free-warren, with certain other privileges.  
But here, before I proceed farther, I may not omit to observe, that though the possession of this Lordship went thus from the line of Gascoine, yet is the honorary title thereof revived in his posterity for in 4 Caroli, the King taking notice of Sir Thomas Wentworth of Wentworth-Woodhouse in Yorkshire Knight and Baronet, descended by an heir female from the said Sir William, to be a man of singular prudence, and eminent word; and therefore resolving to employ him in the highest affairs of State, advanced him to the dignity of Baron Wentworth, of the same Wentwo●●h-Woodhouse, Newmarc●, as also of this Oversley; and afterwards to the Lieutenancy of Ireland and earldom of Strafford. Nor must I forget, that likewise from the same stock, viz. from Nicholas a younger brother to the Chief Justice Gascoin before spoken of, is also sprung my special friend Richard Gascoine, late of Bramham-Biggin in the said County of York Esq a gentleman well worthy of the best respects from all lovers of Antiquities; to whose good affections and abilities in those studies, his own Family, and several others of much eminency allied thereto, are not a little obliged.  
How long the Tithes of this Lordship were enjoyed by the Monks of Alcester, in order to the grant made by Ralph Boteler, Founder of that monastery, I am not certain; but in 26 H. 8. it doth not appear that they had them: And, by what I have otherwise seen, it is evident, that the Church of Arrow (within the precincts of which Parish this place is) possessed them, till that Mich. Clerke. Parson there in Q. Eliz. time, grew so a 
g Bull. f. 17. a.  Composition with Sir Rob. Throkmorton Knight, than Lord of Oversley, for the same; whereby it was concluded, that the said Sir Rob. his heirs and assigns, owners of this manor, should be exempt from payment of any Tithes whatsoever, arising within the compass thereof; in consideration of which immunity they should pay to the said Michael and his successors the sum of vi li. of current English money, at the Feasts of the Annunciation of our Lady, S. john Bapt. S. Mich. th'archangel, and the Nativity of our Lord, by even portions; but that the Parson of Arrow for the time being, should receive all personal Tithes from the Inhabitants of the Hamlet called Oversley-greene, and also the Tithe of certain parcels of medowing there particularly expressed.   

Exhall.  
THis in Edw. the Confessor's days, having been the F●●ehold of one Suain, but after the Norman Invasion, with divers lands of a great extent in this and other Counties, bestowed by the Conqueror on Will. fill. Corbution, was by the general Survey 
h Domesd. lib. , where●n 'tis written Eccleshelle, certified to contain one hid and a half, valued at v s. and then held of the same William, by Turchill. To the posterity of which corbution it continued till King John's time, or thereabouts; but then Will. de Cantilupe obtained 
i Ex aut●g penès W. Sheldon ar.  it from Ric. Corbicun (a younger son to Peter, as I guess, of whom in Studley I have spoke) which Will. bestowed 
k Ex aut●g penès W. Sheldon ar.  it on Sibyl his sister and Geffrey Pancefot her husband, and the heirs of their two bodies: Howbeit there is little else that I have seen relating to the manor; which makes me suppose, that it was parcell'd out to Freeholders, and no Courts kept, whereunto they did any suit or service. But I find that Walter Pykerell in 26 E. 1. died seized 
l Esc. 26. E. 1. n. 11.  of one message and two yard land here, being of the Fee of Budiford: And that Peter de Leicester in 32. E. 1. held 
m Esc. 32. E. 1. n. 42.  Lxxx. acres of land, lying here also, leaving Julian his sister and heir, then married to Walter de Bernt●orpe: As also that in 10 H. 6. john Ippewell yeoman possessed two messages and three yard land here, 
n Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  which he held by the fifth part of a Knights Fee. And that in 37 H. 8. Eliz. Walsingham widow died 
o Esc. 37. H. 8.  seized of two messages and Lxii acres of land, lying in this place, leaving john Walsingham her cousin and next heir. But farther, I have not seen any thing of much note relating thereto, other than that the heirs of Corbison have been certified 
p Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 13. E●c. 2. H. 4.  to hold the fourth part of a knight's Fee here of the Earl of Warwick, it being now reputed a member of Overslei, the Lord of that manor having the royalty thereof.  
Touching the Church, originally a chapel 
q Reg. de Kenil. p. 85.  belonging to Saltford, and therewith given 
r Reg. de Kenil. p. 85.  to the Canons of Kenilworth. I find that it was dedicated 
s Reg. de Kenil. p. 85.  (to S. Giles) by Simon Bishop of Worcester in H. 1. time, as also then endowed with Glebe and Tithes, as by his confirmation 
t Reg. de Kenil. p. 85. , which I have thought fit here to transcribe, appeareth.  
Universis (&c.) Simon Dei gratia Wigorniensis Ecclesiae minister humilis in Domino salutem. Confirmo, praesenti pagina, donationem quam probi homines de Eccle●●ala donaverunt Ecclesiae praedicti Manerii, in die qua eam dedicavi, Sciendum est autem, quod Robertus Corbusceon & ejus uxor donaverunt eidem Ecclesiae imperpetuum, unam virgatam terrae, cum prato ad tantum terrae pertinente, & totam suam partem ejusdem Crosti, except is duabus acris, quas Wido erga eum excambiavit ad opus ejusdem Ecclesiae, & cum moro sub ●rosto. Wido verò ex sua parte quatuor aeras in campo & dimidium in prato; & Robertus similiter duas acras. Hanc donationem similiter omnes fecerunt cum Decimis suis plenartis eidem Ecclesiae liberam & quietam ab omni seculari servicio. Et ego ex mea parte volo & praecipio ut libera sit & quieta ab omni Episcopali consuetudine. Qui autem aliquid inde subtraxerit, sive minuere vel perturbare praesumpserit, Anathematis gladio feriatur. Testibus Gervasio Archidiacon●, Radulpho Priore de Stanes. Pagano Capellano (& c.)  
And as it was a Chapelry to Saltford, so had the said Canons of Kenilworth a ratification 
u Reg. de Kenil. p. 85.  thereof, to them, by the before specified Bishop, with releaseth 
w Ib p. 153.  from Ralph de Budiford, and Sir Ric. de Eccleshale Kt. of their right in the advouson thereof; which Sir Richard was the same man (as I take it) who in the grant to Will. de Cantilupe, formerly spoke of, is called Richard Corbusceon. Howbeit the fruits thereof were never appropriated to that Monastery; but continued still to the Parson serving the Cure therein. In An. 1291 (19 E. 1.) this Rectory was valued 
x MS. in. Scac.  at x. marks, but in 26 H. 8. at x li. at which time it appeareth 
y MS. penès. S. Archer eq. aur. f. 21. ● , that there was a Pension of xiii s. iiii d. per an. yearly paid out of it to the Canons of Kenilworth; and ix s. v d. ob. for synodals and Procurations.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 352. ●.  Rob. de Cestenflod ......... 1292.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 471. b.  Petrus de Eston Accol. Cal. julii 1301.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 30. ●.  Will. de Eston Pbr. 16 Cal. Oct. 1305.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bul. vol. 1. ● 6. b.  joh. Oweyn Pbr. 6 Id. Maii 1328.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. vol. 1. f. 10. a.  Thomas de Hampton Accol. 3 Apr. 1338.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 14. b.  Rog. Mayel Pbr. 28 junii 1339.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 26. ●●  Ric. de Hertyndon 18 Sept. 1351.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 vol. 1. f. ●3 b.  Rob. Daunstre Pbr. 13 Oct. 1361.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 84. ●.  D. Rad. hayward ult. Oct. 1391.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 88 b.  Rob. Flage penult. Jan. 1391.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

S. Germ. f. ●●3. a.  D. william. Sly 6 Oct. 1401.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 55. b.  D. joh. Aston 7 junii 1413.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 57 b.  D. Ric. wrygth 28 Oct. 1413.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 vol. ● f. 3. a.  joh. Chalow 10 Oct: 1419.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 22. b.  D. Rad. Philippe 21 Dec. 1420.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

S. Ge●m. f. ●●5. a.  D. Thom. Faucumberge 29 nou. 1433.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. 1. f. 141. ●.  D, will. Chapman Cap. 18 Feb. 1432.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

 D. william. Glover 10 julii 1436.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 f. 25. b.  D, Rog. Coton 15 Aug. 1436.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈…〉 32. b.  joh. Witgrove 10 Apr. 1437.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉 vol. 1. f. ●●. a.  D. Henr. Faukus 16 nou. 1446.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈…〉 13●. a.  Thomas wyeth Cler. 26 Apr. 1456.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈…〉 150. b.  D. william. wilcocks 16 julii 1460.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. vol. 1. 〈…〉.  D. Ric. Castenell Pbr. 27 junii 1498.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Jig. vol. 2. ● 64. b.  D. Ric. Goldsmyth 21 junii 1510.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

I●●on. f. ●●. a.  D. Thomas Rawlins monachus 9 Dec. 1531.  Ric. ho etc. ratione Concess. Abb. & conu. de Kenilw. 

Heath. f. ●7. b.  D. Edw. Pipe Accol. 22 Dec. 1557.  Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

〈◊〉 f. 5. a.  Rob. Barker Cler. 6. Nou. 1571.  jacobus Rex Angl. etc. 

Ib. f. 79. a.  joh. VUilliams Cler. 8 Martii 1603.   

In a place of brass, upon a raised Monument of freestone, adjoining to the North wall of the Church, this Epitaph.  
Here lieth buried the bodies of John Walsingham late of Exhall in the County of Warw. Esq and Elinor his wife, one of the daughters of Humphrey Ashefield of Heythropp in the C●l●t● of Oxford esquire: the same John decess the xx of jan. 1566 and the said Elinor decessed the ......    

Wicksford (& morehall.)  
THis place being part of the possessions belonging 
z Ex Reg de Ev●sh. pe●è●. W. ●●ir. point a●. p. 78.  to those which were reputed Earl of Warw. in the Saxons time, was by Ufa, one of that number (whom my Author 
a Ex Reg de Ev●sh. pe●è●. W. ●●ir. point a●. p. 78.  calls potens homo, & Vicecomes super Warwykeschire) given 
b Ex Reg de Ev●sh. pe●è●. W. ●●ir point a● p. 78.  to the Monastery of Evesham, together with his body to be there buried, 
c Rot. I. Rous.  about the year of Christ, 974. (scil. 17 Edgari) but it so happened that those Priests which 
d Regist de E●esh. ut suprà. f. 164.  were placed therein, upon the expulsion of the Monks by Godwine, a powerful man, who had purchased 
e Regist de E●esh. ut suprà. f. 164.  of K. Ethelred (brother to K. Edw. the Martyr) for CCC. manes of gold the inheritance of that abbey, granted 
f Ib p. 78.  it to Wulfgeat son and successor to the before specified Ufa for life; upon condition, that it should afterwards return unto them with all the stock upon it: yet, notwithstanding this plain Agreement, did the successors to the said Wulfgeat detain 
g Ib. p. 79.  it until the days of K. Edw. the Conf. that Abbot Agelwyne purchased 
h Ib. p. 79.  it again from Wygod a potent Baron, and successor to the same Wulfgeat, for a valuable price. Being therefore thus repossessed by those Monks, it was under the title of the lands belonging to the Monastery of Evesham, by the Conq. Survey 
i Domesd. lib.  certified to contain 5 hides; having at that time a Mill prized at x s. and xx sticks of eels, with Woods of one furlong in length, and half a furlong in breadth, the whole being rated at Ls. But there it is written Witelavesford, which shows that the original denomination proceeded from some ancient possessor thereof called Witelaf, a name not unusual in those elder times.  
After which, ere long, viz. about the beginning of K. Will. Rufus his reign, I find 
k Regist. de Ev●sh. in b●b●. Cotton. ●. 8 a.  that Abbot Robert, without his Covent, past it away in Fee farm for 4 li. per an. unto Ralph B●t●ler (of whom in Oversley I have made mention) and that in 4 E. 1. it was certified 
l Inq. per. Hundr.  to the justice's Itinerant, that the Abbot of Evesham held the Hundred of Wytlaxford by grant from K. H. 3. for xv s. per an. and that the Hamlet had heretofore been of that Hundred, but was aliened from it about 30 years since; as also that the said Abbot had Assize of Bread and Beer, with a Gallows within the same Hundred. Which Abbot in 13 E. 1. challenged a Court Leet here, with divers other privileges by Prescription; but for the better justifying his claim exhibited 
m Rot. de Quo. W.  the grant of K. H. 3. being an Inspeximus of a Charter made by K.H. 1. whereby the said K. confirmed to the Monks of Evesham the Hundred of Blackhurst, with all that thereto belonged: which Hundred of Blackhurst I suppose to be the same that afterwards was called the Hundred of Wytlaxford, as abovesaid; and 'tis like, did contain all the lands belonging to the said Monks of Evesham in this County. But that which then had the reputation of a Hundred, and was called the Hundred of Wytlaxford, being a royalty which the K. resolved to keep, he demanded 
n Ib.  of the Abbot of Evesham in the same 13th year of his reign; whereupon the Abbot disclaimed it to be an Hundred, alleging 
o Ib.  that Wytlaxford was only a manor situate within the Hundred of Barlichway, of which Hundred he acknowledged the said K. to be in possession.  
Touching the extent of this Lordship in 15 E. 1. upon the death of john le Boteler of Oversley, I find it thus certified 
p Esc. 15. E 1● n. 31. ; viz. that the manor House here, with a Dovehouse, Lx. acres of land, xii acres of meadow, two groves of Wood, and the Rent from the Freeholders, was valued at xxx s. and that there were xii. yard land held in villainage, yielding Cx s. per an. all being held of the Abbot of Evesham in free Socage, paying iiii li. iiii s. iiii d. ob. per. an. which differs not much from what is recorded 
q MS. in Scac.  in 19 E. 1. viz. Coquinarius Abbatis de Evesham percipit apud Withlackford de Reditu Assis. 4 li. Et habet unum Molendinum quod valet vi s viij d. Which manor is it that is now called Morehall: The next mention whereof that I have met with, is in 2 R. 2. where Robert, Parson of the Church of Eccleshale, grants it to john de Morehalle and Agnes his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, and for lack of such issue to Thomas de Morehall, with remainder to john de Clopton and his heirs. By which entail it should seem that it came to the same john de Clopton; for it appears 
r Ex autog. penès Rob. Throkmorton Bar.  that Thomas de Crewe had to do here, in right of Julian his wife, mother to Sir Will. Clopton Kt. and widow (as I guess) to the same john de Clopton. Of which Thomas, in respect of his residence here, and relations to this County, I may not omit to declare what I find memorable.  
In 2 H. 4. he was attorney 
s Pat. 2. H. 4. p. 2. m. 5.  to Margaret Beauchamp Countess of Warwick, mother to Earl Richard. In 
t Claus. 6. H. 4. in d m. 5.  6ᵒ one of the Knights for this Shire in the Par●. then held at Coventre. In 7ᵒ a Commissioner 
u Rot. F. 7. H. 4. in d. m. 8.  for enquiry touching the King's debts. In 8 H. 4. and 1 H. 5. one 
w Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  of the Justices of Peace in this Shire. In the same first year of H. 5. Shiriff 
x Rot. F. 1. H. 5. p. 1. m. 9  of this county and Leicestershire; and in 3 H. 5. chief 
y Ex autog. penès T. Puckring mil. & Bar.  Steward to Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and one of his council. This John by his Testament 
z Ma●ch p. 153.  bearing date 5 Sept. 6 H. 5. bequeathed his body to be buried in the chapel of S. john Bapt. adjoining to the Church of St. Milburge the Virgin here at Witlaxford, giving to certain Priests to celebrate div●ne Service for the health of his soul C. marks, as also to poor people to pray for his soul the like sum, constituting Elizabeth his sister, than prioress at Chester (to whom he also gave C. marks) together with Will. Clopton, and Joane his wife, his Executors; and departing 
a Claus. 6. H. 5. m. 14.  this life the same year, lieth buried under a very fair Monument of grey Marble, raised about 18 Inches from the ground, in the midst of that chapel, whereon are the portraitures in brass of himself and his wife, as when I come to speak particularly thereof shall be showed.  
But the interest which he had he●●● was 
b Ex vet. Exempl. in bibl. Hatton  only for term of life, by the assignation of Sir Will. Cl●pton before specified, in whom the inheritance rested: which Will. having by a certain Feoffment 
c Ex vet. Exempl. in bibl. Hatton , bearing date 7 Maii 7 H. 5. declared his intentions for the settling of his estate, died 
d Ex vet. Exempl. in bibl. Hatton , leaving only two daughters his heirs; viz. Agnes the wife of Thomas Herberd, and Joane married to john Burgh; betwixt whom the inheritance, descending to them, was by Indenture 
e Ex vet. Exempl. in bibl. Hatton  dated 22 Febr. 22 H. 6. divided, and this manor of Morehall, with Wichfford (inter alia) allotted to Joane, who left 
f Claus. 11. E. 4. m. 2.  issue by her said husband, four daughters and heirs; sc. Eliz. married to ...... Newport, Ankaret to john Leighton, Isabella to Sir john Lyngen Kt. and Sibyl to Thomas Mitton Esq.  
The chapel (dedicated to S. Milburge) now reputed a Parish Church, was originally belonging to Saltford, and therewith given 
g Regist. de Kenilw. p. 85.  by K. H. 1. to the Canons of Kenilw. shortly after the Foundation of that Monastery, and confirmed 
h Ib. p. 109. & 110.  by several Arch-Bishops of Canterbury: but after that; viz. in 5 Steph. Ralph Boteler upon his foundation of the Priory at Alcester, gave 
i Cart. 14. E. 3. n. 12.  the Tithes of this place to that Religious house, though by what colour of right I find not. Which grants occasioned the Monks of Evesham to look about them, who being Lords of the manor, conceived that they had a good title to the patronage of the chapel, whereunto they made their claim 
k Reg. de Kenilw. p. 153.154. : but at last they came to this Agreement 
l Reg. de Kenilw. p. 153.154.  with the Canons of Kenilworth, viz. that the said Canons should yearly have the sum of viij s. which they had wont to receive for the Tithes of this Village, and whatsoever Parochial benefit they had used to have therein, excepting the Tithes of those lands, which particularly belonged to the said Monks of Evesham: In consideration whereof the same Canons of Kenilworth were yearly to pay to the Monks of Evesham X s. at the Feasts of S. Mich. th'archangel, and the annunciation of our Lady by equal portions, and to cause divine Service to be celebrated three days a week in the said chapel, sc. Sundays, Wednsdays, and Fridays● which Agreement was confirmed 
* Regist. de Evesh. f. 11. b.  by Roger Bishop of Worcester in H. 2. time.  
But thereof had not the Monks of Alcester any benefit; wherefore insisting upon their right in this chapel, there was at length, a fair conclusion made betwixt the said Canons of Kenilworth and them, in the presence 
m Circa an. ult. Regis Ric. 1.  of john de Constantiis B●shop of Worcester and others, at the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury, whereby it was concluded, that the Monks of Alcester should thenceforth receive the whole Tithes of the demesns of this Lordship for ever, and the Canons of Kenilworth the Tithes of that held in villainage. And in like sort, that the Monks should receive all the Tithes of Budeley (now called Morehall) except of those lands which belonged by inheritance unto Ric. de Eccleshale, Godfrey de Budiford, as also to Norman and Will. Parmentier at the time when this Agreement was made: Of which lands the said Monks and Canons should divide the Tithe-Corn betwixt them● but the parochial right, with the small Tithes of those 4 persons, and their successors, in the said lands, to belong to the Canons for ever.  

The chantry.  
In 26 H. 6. one Will. Wolashull, obtaining licence 
n Pat. 26. H. 6. p. 1. m. 2.  from the King, founded a Chantry here, for one Priest, perpetually to celebrate divine Service to the honour of our Lady and S. john Baptist, in the chapel annexed to this Parish Church, for the good estate of the said King, with Margaret his Queen, and of the said Will. during their lives in this World: as also for their souls after their departure hence, together with the souls of Thomas Crewe Esq and Julian his wife, Sir William Clopton Knight and Joane his wife, their parents and friends; unto whose maintenance he gave in pure alms, a certain dwelling House situate here in Wyk●ford, called Pr●●ts-place, with a Close adjoining thereto, containing two acres. But by the Survey 
o MS. penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 18. ●  taken in 37 H. 8. I find it certified, that this chantry had no foundation at all; and that the Priest serving there was Chaplain to one Dame Sibyl Mytton, who in her life time had made instant labour unto Richard Mytton, her son and heir, to grant him an annuity of Cvi s. viij d. out of his lands for term of life: at whose request the said Richard was contented; it being at his the said Richard's pleasure, whether he would grant more Annuities to any other after the death of one Richard Elias, at that time chantry Priest.  
   

Aspley juxta Wicksford.  
THis is a depopulated place, and not mentioned in any Record, that I have seen, till 18 E. 3. that Gilbert Chasteleyn releaseth, 
p Claus. 18. E. 1. p. 1. in d. m. 15.  to Sir Fouk de Bermingham Knight, all his right and title therein: nor afterwards till ●fter the death of Thomas Crew● (of whom in Wicksford I have spoke) at which time it was found 
q Claus. 6. H. 5. m. 14.  that he held it during his life by the assignation of Sir William Clopton Knight, together with Wicksford and Morehall: since which time it hath accompanied those places in point of succession; and is now possessed, with them, by the Throkmorton's of Coughton.   

Salford-priors'.  
HAving thus taken notice of all on this side Arrow, I must pass over that River to Salford, which is the last and only Parish whereof I am now to speak, in this Hundred. This containeth the Hamlets of abbot's- Salford. Wood-Bevinton, Cock-Bevinton, and Dunnington; and had its name originally from a Salt spring that hath been there, as the Inhabitants do observe from the access of pigeons to the place where it was, which is now choked up.  
Upon the Foundation of the abbey at Evesham in the year of Christ DCCxiiii. this place, by the name of Saltford major, was given 
r Monast. Anglic. p. 146. b. l. 27  to that Monastery by S. Ecgwyn Bishop of Worcester: but it continued not long to the Monks; for it 
s Domesd. lib.  appears that in K. E. the Confessor's days, ●odeva wife to Earl Leofrike (of whom in Coventre I have spoke) possessed it; and that after the Norman Conquest Leveve, a Nun, had it of the King's gift, in whose hands it was at the time of the general Survey; and certified to contain three hides, there being then a Church, with a Mill rated at v s. and Woods containing two furlong in length, and half a furlong in breadth; in which Record it is written Salford, and valued at vi li. But upon the advancement of Henry de Neuburgh to the earldom of Warwick, this Lordship was (inter alia) given to him, as it seems; for it appears that 
t Regist. de Kenilw. p. 143.  Earl Roger, his son and successor, possessed it; and thereof enfeoft Geffrey de Clinton, to hold by the service of a Kts. Fee: Howbeit, Livitha the Nun, being thus outed, commenced her suit in K. henry's Court, and recovered 
u Ib. p. 18. vide etiam Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 4. per. Insp.  it; whereupon the said Geffrey came to some agreement with her, and by her consent, with the good liking of the said Earl, gave 
w Ib. p. 18. vide etiam Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 4. per. Insp.  it to the Canons of Kenilworth, upon his foundation of that Monastery: in Confirmation 
x Ib. p. 18. vide etiam Cart. 8 E. 2. n. 4. per. Insp.  whereof, the same Earl, whose consent therein he had, acquitted to them the said Kts. service, and ratified the grant in the King's presence. And to the intent that no farther Challenge should be made by those that might pretend thereto, Margaret the Countess (mother to Earl Roger) by the full consent of the said Earl and the rest of her sons, viz. Rotroe Bishop of Eureux, Rob. de Newburgh, Geffrey, and Henry, for the health of Henry her late husband's soul, as also of her own, and her sons, added her Charter 
y Ib. p. 19  of confirmation, in regard of the interest she had in the moiety of it: In consideration whereof, Bernard the first Prior there, gave her xx marks of silver.  
Which Canons of Kenilworth, being so possessed of this Lordship, had divers liberties and privileges therein; viz. Court Leet, Assize of bread and beer, Gallows, and Weyfs, for all which they pleaded 
z Rot. de Quo. W  Prescription in 13 E. 1. and had allowance of them; having therein, as it appears by the Record 
a MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R  of 19 E. 1. four Carucates of Land, rated at xx s. the Carucate; xuj li. in Rent of assize, together with the Ferm of the Mill, & in Pleas and Perquisites two marks: in the demesn lands whereof they obtained a Charter 
b Cart. 11. E. 2. n. 26.  of Free warren in 11 R. 2. After the dissolution of which Monastery, it continued in the Crown, till that K. james (inter alia) past it to certain persons in trust for payment of his debts; who accordingly sold it unto Sir Simon Clarke Baronet, now owner thereof An. scil. 1640.  
The Church being confirmed 
c Regist. de Kenilw. p. 85.  to the Canons of Kenilworth by Simon Bishop of Worcester in H. 1. time, with Eccleshale and Withlakesford (than chapels belonging thereto) and said to be of the same King Henry's grant; was also ratified 
d Ib. p. 109.  by Tho●●s Arch Bishop of Canterbury in H. 2. time; by whose Instrument 
e Ib. p. 109.  there is mention of a chapel also at Little Salford (id est Abbots Salford) belonging thereto, and of a piece of glebe called Littleham (being a meadow) with Tithe of Salt; which shows that there hath been anciently a Salt Spring, there, that yielded good benefit. In An. 1291 (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
f MS. in Scac.  at xuj. marks, the Vicar then having a portion of x. marks, and the Abbot of Evesham xxx s. But in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated at 
g MS. penès S. A. eq. aur.  x l. out of which the Procurations and Synodals then issuing, were x s. v d. ob.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Cob. f. 28. b.  D. Ric. de Mytham 10 Cal. Maii 1322.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Horl. vol. 1. f. 29. a.  Will. de Warmynton Pbr. 28 Oct. 1331.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Wak. f. 24. a.  Will. fill. Rad. de Thursthorp 4 Dec. 1381.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 40. b.  joh. W●te 21 Febr. 1384.  Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
D. Will. Gerard Pbr. 23 Sept. 1401. 
S. Germ. f. 221. b.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
D. Will. Grenehull Cap. 4 nou. 1437. 
Bourch. f. 36. a.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
Ric. Freman Cap. ult. Aug. 1448. 
Carp. vol. 1. f. 62. b.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
Ric. Bonifaunt Art. Magr. 2 Maii 1475. 
Carp. vol. 2. f. 70. a.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
Hugo Laytho Cap. 24 Apr. 1481. 
Alc. f. 84 b.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
Nich. Snede Cap. 11 Sept. 1499. 
Gyg. 2. f. 8. a.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
Nich. Walshe Art. Magr. 14 Maii 1510. 
Ib. f. 64. a.   Pr. & C. de Kenilw. 
joh. Faux Cap. 12 jan. 1520. 
jeron. f. 1. b.   Edw. Brooke de Evesham Yeoman, ratione assign. Willielmi Gower ar. 
D. william. Scollowe Pbr. 9 Oct. 1546. 
Heath f. 12. a.     

Abbots Salford.  
THis, by the name of Salford minor, was given to 
h Monast. Anglic. p. 146.  the abbey of Evesham, at the foundation thereof by S. Ecgwyne in the year DCCxiiii. And being possessed by the Monks of that House in the Conqueror's time, was then certified 
i Domesd. lib.  to contain two hides, having a Mill rated at xs and xx sticks of E●les, all valued at Lxs. Which Monks in 13 E. 1. claimed 
k Rot. de Quo W.  a Court Leet here, and divers other privileges by Prescription, and had allowance of them: But further of this Lordship, other than the description of its boundaries, which are here added 
l Ex Regist. de Evesh. f. 65. a. , I have not seen any thing memorable whilst it continued to those Monks.  

limits in Salford Abbatis.  
Hi sunt limites terrae de parva Saltford, quae de jure communi, & à tempore quo non existat memoria, pertinent admatricem Ecclesiam, & parochiam Eveshamensis Ecclesiae. Ex opposito parochiae de Offenham, descendendo quo sichetus qui vocatur Smalemeresuche qui cadit in Avenam, & dividit parochiam Salford eveshamen. & parochiam de Herverton; & inde contra decursum flumini● ascendendo, usque in Offepole; de Offepole usque ad vadum quod vocatur Heneford.  
Till the dissolution of which Monastery this Lordship continued thereto; but then, coming to the Crown, was by the K. 9 julii 38 H. 8. past (
m Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 5.  inter alia) to Sir Philip Hobby Knight and his heirs: which Sir Philip, the next year following, aliened 
n Pat. 38. H. 8. p. 4.  it to Anthony Littleton Gent. After which it was not long ere it came to john Alderford Esq (by purchase as I have heard) who left two daughters and coheirs; scil. Margaret the wife of Sir Sim. Clarke Baronet, and Elinor of Charles Stanford, grandchild to Sir William. Stanford Kt. (sometime one of the Justices of the King's Bench) by Sir Rob. Stanford Kt. his second son: Which Charles had issue John, and he William, the present owner thereof.  
About the time of K. H. 2. reign, there was an Agreement 
o Ex Reg. de Evesh. f. 12. a.  made betwixt the Monks of Evesham, and the Canons of Kenilworth touching the chapel of this Little Salford; whereby it appeareth that the said Canons released to those Monks all the land which had been given to maintain divine Service in that chapel, preserving always the first Composition made betwixt the Monasteries of Evesham and Kenilworth before the building of that chapel. And as for the meadow which was given to this chapel, the Monks by this Agreement granted, that the Church of great Salford should have that part of it, which lieth betwixt the Water and the footpath leading from Salford Mill to Clive Mill, by the upper ford; but the other part of the meadow to continue as the demesn of the Abbot, upon condition that it might not be grazed or mowed before the whole meadow should be cut.    

Wood-Bevinton & Cock-Bevinton.  
THese two petty Hamlets, being originally members of salford-priors', were involved therewith, both in the Conqueror's Survey, and in the grant to the Canons of Kenilworth, as appears by that Certificate 
p  made in 9 E. 2, wherein by the name of Byvinton major, and Byvinton minor they were so reputed. Of which Wood Bevinton the said Canons did make a Lease 
Inq. su●r● Depop. 3. E. 6.  to William. Grey the elder, in H. 7. time; who in 21 of that King's reign, depopulated 
r Inq. su●r● Depop. 3. E. 6.  here, 6 messages and one Cottage, xxx acres of arable land belonging to each message, which he converted unto pasture. To whom succeeded 
s Ibid.  Will. his son and heir, who, surrendering that Lease, purchased 
t Ibid.  the inheritance thereof from those Canons, for a Fee-ferm Rent of xiiili xiiis iiiid per an. and in 10 H. 8. when the Statute of enclosures was looked into, re-edified 
u Ibid.  four of the said messages. Which Will. had issue Eliz. his daughter and heir, wife 
w Ibid.  to Edward Ferrer, second 
x Visit Com. Warw. 1619.  son to Sir Edw. Ferrer of Badsley-Clinton in this County Kt. who left only daughters, whereof Elizabeth, the eldest, was married 
y Visit Com. Warw. 1619.  to Thomas Randolph, son ᶻ and heir to Thomas Randolph of Codington in Com. Buck. who purchasing the interest of the other Sisters, became entirely Lord of this manor, and left issue Ferrer Randolph his son and heir, now owner thereof.  
Of Cock-Bevynton I can say no more, than that it is now possessed by Sir Simon clerk Baronet, together with Salford, wherewith, I suppose, thath past ever since it was in the Crown.   

Dunnington.  
THis is also a member of Prior's Salford, and involved therewith in all grants; by which means it is now possessed by the before specified Sir Sim. Clarke.   

HEMLINGFORD HVNDRED.  
THe place whence this Hundred takes its appellation, is the Foard or passage over Tame, somewhat more than a Flight shoot Southwards from Kingsbury Church; of which likewise the Mill, near unto it, is still called Hemlingford Mill: but anciently Colshill (that stands about the midst of the Hundred) gave name thereto, as appears by the Conquerors Survey 
a Domesd. lib. ; and to this day the Three-weeks Court held for the same Hundred is kept there. 'Tis very like that the original occasion of calling the Inhabitants to this place, whereupon the name came so to be changed, was, for that some of the Arden's, whose seat Kingsbury long since was, being Shiriffs of the county, caused the meeting of the Hundreders there, in regard of their vicinity to it; but leaving this as a conjecture I come to its antiquity, the first mention that I find of its name, being in 8 H. 2. Where Raph. Bas●et, the then Shiriff, accounts 
b Rot. P. 8. H. 2.  for certain money by way of Amercement for murder, paid out of it: and after this scil. in 
c Rot. P. 16. H. 2.  16 H. 2. two marks were answered into the Exchequer for it pro placitis concelatis; yet there it is written Sipesocha de Humeliford, and so are Cnuchtelaw, and Chinton, all which had the title of Hundreds soon after: But, doubtless, it should have been Sithesoca (the old Saxon 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 being mistaken for a p, as in Knightlow I have already intimated) which importeth as much as the Fraunchise, liberty, or Jurisdiction of a certain company of men, suppose an hundred or the like number, coming from the Saxon 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, signifying a number, multitude, or company, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a priviledge● liberty, or Jurisdiction.  
And in 
d Rot. P. 21. H. 2.  21 H. 2. xv. marks was accounted to the King for three murders, whereas it had been amerced, but there it is written Sibbesoc●● de Humiliford the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 being mistaken for a b. as before it was for a p. So also in 
e Rot. P. 24. H. 2.  24 H. 2. Howbeit in ● H. 2. & 
f Rot. P. 1. R. 1.  1 R. 1. upon the like amerciament for murder, it is called Humeliford Hundred, which manifests that the word Sithesoca and Hund●edus do intent one and the same thing: After which it is constantly termed Hundredus de Humeliford. But in K. John's time the Ferm thereof was 
g Lib. rub. f. 233. b.  xx marks, the profits of the Leet xl s. the Shiriffs Aid xvii li. xviii s. and the Warth money v s. Which Warth silver (now by corruption of speech called Wharfe money) I take to have been, at first, a certain payment for service of warding the King's Castles in this County, for anciently it is written Ward penny as by sundry authorities I could manifest.  
In 21 H. 3. Will. de Luscy being ●hen Shiriff accounted 
h Rot. in baga. de Inquis. penès Camer. Scac. .  
For 

The farm thereof xx marks.  
The Shiriffs Aid vi li.  
The Leet xli s. iiii d.  
Warth silver v s.    
In 4 E. 1. by Inquisition 
i Rot. in baga de Ragman ibid.  taken before the justice's Itinerant, it was found that the profits of this Hundred, besides perquisites, amounted to xiiii li. iii s. two d. ob. per an. and the perquisites xx li. it being then in the King's hand. In 11 E. 2. the Bayliwick thereof was committed 
k Rot. F. 11. E. 2. m. 11.  to one Will. Reymond, to hold during the King's pleasure, paying yearly to the Shiriff of this County for the time being, as much as others had used to do, so that he should keep the same Bailywick according to the form of the Statute of Lincoln. Nor can I find that it was ever out of the Crown, until 3 Eliz. that the Queen by her Letters 
l Pat. 3. Eliz. p. 3.  Pat. bearing date 10 jan. granted it, with all the rights belonging thereto, unto Brian Cave esquire and Edw. Williams, and their heirs, to hold in Socage of the manor of East Greenwich. To which Brian succeeded, in the possession thereof, Sir Ambrose Cave Knight, who dying 
m Esc. 10. Eliz.  seized of it in 10 Eliz. left Margaret his daughter and heir, than wife of Henry Knolls esquire. Which Henry having issue by her two daughters and heirs, viz. Mary married to Will. Lord Paget, and Eliz. to Sir Henry Willoughby of Risley in Derbyshire, by partition betwixt them, it was allotted to Elizabeth and is by the same Sir Henry accordingly enjoyed: the Towns that now own suit thereto (I mean to the Leet) being these, viz. Berkswell, the three Bikenhills, Sheldon, Edgbaston, Curdworth, Minworth, Kingsbury, Hurley ● part of Merston juxta Kingsbury, Whateley, Holt, Slateley, half Wilneccote juxta Tamworth, the half of Sekindon; in Austrey the manor sometime belonging to Burton abbey, Badsley-Endesoure, Ansley, Hartshill, and Whitacre superior.   

Tame fluv.  
BEing now to speak of the particular places within this Hundred of Hemlingford, according to my accustomed method in the ●est, I must follow the course of Tame, which having its rise from several heads about Dudley, and Walshall in Staffordsh. glides along with a slow and gentle course (whence perhaps it became at first so called, as Arrow was by reason of its swiftness) and entering it at Aston, moveth for a while Eastwards; but being augmented by divers petty streams, in its passage, bendeth at length Northwards, leaving the same, together with the County, at Tamworth, whereunto, as a farewell it giveth that name.   

Aston juxta Bermingham.  
This, for distinction from others of that name, is now commonly called Aston juxta Bermingham, but anciently it was written Estone, having originally had that name, perhaps, from the situation thereof Eastwards from Wedsbury in Staffordshire, a town of some note 
n Hist. MS. Ma●iani S●ori in Bibls. Bodl. in ● 917.  in the Saxons time. Before the Norman Conquest Edwine Earl of Mercia was Lord of this place; but upon that great distribution made by King William to his friends and followers, it with other vast possessions of the disherited English, lying 
o Domesd. lib.  in the Counties of Surrey, Berks. Buck. Oxon. Northampt. Worcester, and Stafford, besides much more in this Shire, was bestowed 
p Domesd. lib.  on William Fitz Ausculf (who had his principal seat at the Castle of Dudley in Staffordshire) and by the general Survey then taken, certified 
q Domesd. lib.  to contain viij. hides, valued at C s. there being at that time a Church, with a M●●l rated at iii. s. as also Woods extending to 3. miles in length, and half a mile in breadth, all then held of him by one Godmund.  
To which William Fitz Ausculf succeeded in the Barony of Dudley, and possession hereof, Gervase Paganell; who, dying without 
r 〈…〉 25. H. 3. ●●nès Camer. 〈◊〉 in ●●ga. de Placit. C●m. Ebor.  issue, left Hawise his sister and heir, wife 
s 〈…〉 25. H. 3. ●●nès Camer. 〈◊〉 in ●●ga. de Placit. C●m. Ebor.  to R. Someri, whereby the whole Barony of Dudley divolved to that Family. Which R. Someri by her had issue Ralph Someri, who being possessed of this Lordship, as a member of the sa●d Barony, gave 
t Ex Car●●●. de Erd●ngton 〈…〉 eq. 〈…〉  unto Thomas the son of William de Erdintone and his heirs, about the beginning of King John's time, his manor house here at Estone, with all the demesns; as also divers Tenements particularly mentioned in his Charter, to be held of him the said Ralph and his heirs, by the service of a pair of gilt Spurs, or the price of them, viz. vi d. payable at Easter for all services and demands whatsoever: Touching which Family of Erdington I shall speak historically in Erdington, where I have inserted the Descent, and therefore will here take notice of what only concerns them in reference to this place.  
In 2 H. 3. this manor (together with Erdington) was assigned 
〈◊〉 2. H. 3 ● 8.  by the King, to Roese de Cocfeld, the Widow of the before specified T. de Erdington, for her present maintenance, till her dowry should be set out: howbeit, the next year following, the Shiriff had command 
w ●x. F. 3. m. 11. , though for what reason appears not, to deliver possession of it unto Philip de Ascells, for the King's use, and that he should not permit William grass to meddle therewith, nor to make any waist or destruction in the land or woods belonging thereto. This being the utmost Lordship towards Staffordshire, and some dispute growing touching the bounds thereof; King H. 3. directed his Precept 
x ●x. F. 〈◊〉. H. 3. in 〈◊〉.  to the justice's Itinerant, in 20. of his reign; whereby, declaring it to be his royal pleasure, that there should be special and certain marks set forth, for the limits of each county, about the parts of this Eston in Warwickshire, and Hannewurth in Staffordshire; he gave command to the Shiriff of Warwickshire, to bring into Lichfield, upon Sunday next after the Feast of S. James the Apostle, xii. discreet and lawful Knights, there to make and establish such meats and divisions, upon their Oaths; and the like to the Shiriff of Staffordshire for as many out of that county.  
To which Thomas de Erdinton succeeded 
y Ex autog. pe●ès praef. T. Holt.  Giles, and unto him Henry 
z Ex autog. pe●ès; praef. T. Holt. : which Henry, about the beginning of Edw. 1. reign, enfeoft 
a Ex autog. pe●ès; praef. T. Holt.  Thomas de Maidenhach in this manor, bounded by the Rivers of Tame and Burne, as his Charter manifests: who being so possessed of it, in 13 E. 1. claimed 
b Rot. ●e Quo●●.  by Prescription Assize of Beer, Gallows, Infangthef, Utfangthef, with a Court Leet, and Weyfs; As also that he and his Tenants should be free from any suit to the county or Hundred Courts, bounding his claim within the limits of those two Rivers before specified, and had allowance of them accordingly. After which, viz. the next ensuing year, did the said Thomas de Maidenhach obtain a Charter 
c Cart. 14. E. 1. n. 47.  of Free-warren for himself and his heirs in all his demesn lands here. It seems he was a servant to the King; for in that grant the King calls him dilectus Valettus noster (our beloved Esquire) in 18 E. 1. he 
d Plac coram R. 〈◊〉 Trin. 18. E. 1. ●ot. 59  impleaded William de Bermingham for fishing in a part of his water, called Moylsich to Scraford-bridge, within this his liberty of Aston: And in 19 E. 1. was certified 
e Esc. 19 E. 1 n. 45.  to hold this Lordship, together with Dudston, of Roger de Someri, as of his manor of Bordesley juxta Burmingham, by the Rent of two s. viij d. payable yearly at the Feast of S. Michael for all services.  
But all that I find farther of this Thomas de Maidenhach is, that being to attend the King in his voyage beyond Sea 14 E. 1. he had special Letters 
f Pat. 14. E. 1. in d.  of protection granted to him; as also that he was a Benefactor to the hospital of S. Thomas the Apostle in Bermingham, by giving 
g Esc. 13. E. 1. n. 128.  thereto ten Acres of Heath lying within this his Lordship of Aston; and that he departed this life without issue male; for by an Inquis. 
h Esc. 12 E. 2. n. 37.  taken after the death of Isabel his widow in 12 E. 2. joane, Sibyl, Isabella, and Margaret were found to be his daughters and heirs, the youngest then being above xxi. years of age. Of which, Joane, shortly after, died issueless, so that by Partition 
i Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  made in 12 E. 2. the possessions of the said Thomas were divided betwixt the other three; viz. this manor of Aston, with the manors of Gersindon in Oxfordshire, Wikes, and Sond● in Sussex, and Bergholtes in Suffolk; besides other lands and Rents lying in the county of Southampton: whereof Sibyl, than the wife of Adam de Grymesarwe, had this Lordship for her share. Which Adam and Sibyl had issue 
k Ibid.  John, unto whom the said Sibyl his mother, by her Deed 
l Ibid.  bearing date on the day of S. Lambert the Bishop and Martyr 31 E. 3. gave the inheritance thereof; whereby it descended 
m Ex vet. membr. penès eund. T. H. , after the decease of the said John, who died 
n Ex vet. membr. penès eund. T. H.  childless, unto his cousin Maud Grymesarwe, daughter of John, brother to the before specified Adam: which Maud in 40 E. 3. past it unto john atte Holt of Bermingham, as her Charter 
o Penès dictum T. H.  dated here at Aston on the Sunday next before the Feast of S. Agapite the Martyr, testifieth; whose posterity (whereof I have inserted the Descent in the following page) do enjoy it to this day.  
Which john Holt died 
p Ex praef. vet. membr.  childless, so that Walter his uncle became heir to the estate; who in 
q Rot. F. 49. E. 3. m. 17.  40 E. 3. and 
r Rot. F. 1. R. 2. m. 14.  1 R. 2. underwent the office of Eschaetor to the King, for this county and Leicestershire; a service in those days of great trust, and wherein none but persons of eminent worth and quality were employed. In the later of which years he was the principal Commissioner assigned in this county for levying and collecting a Fifteenth and Tenth, then granted to the King in Parliament. Of this Walter I find, that by a Feoffment 
s Ex praef. vet. membr.  to one William Whetele and other persons in trust, he settled this manor to the use of himself, and Margery his wife, as also to his own right heirs; and that he departed 
t Ex praef. vet. membr.  this life, the said Margery surviving; who the better to secure her estate, enfeoft 
u Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 32.  john of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster, Sir William Bagot of Baginton, and other persons of quality, therein: And that he left issue 
w Ex praef. vet. memb.  John and William; which John, being heir apparent, made another Feoffment 
x Ex praef. vet. memb.  in Fee simple thereof, to the said Sir William Bagot: But William the younger brother, having great favour and countenance from King H. 4. in consideration of his good service done and to be done, as the words of the 
y Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 32.  Patent import, obtained a grant of it from the said King, for life, in 1 H. 4. who challenged 
z Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 32.  a legal title thereto, as son and heir to John Duke of Lancaster above mentioned, one of the Feoffees unto the before recited Margery; in which Patent, the King calls him, Dilectus Armiger noster; whence I guess that he was his servant before he attained the Crown.  

... del Wolte- Matilda del Holte relicta 16 E. 2. 

Joh. at Holte 16 E. 2. 

Simon del Holte de Bermingham 4 E. 3.- Albr●da 4 E. 3. 

Walt. Holte 49 E. 3.- Margeria. 

Joh. Holt de Yardley ar. 

Audomarus Holt fill. & haeres 12 H. 6.    
Simon Holt.- Matilda filia & haer. Ric. Collyng de Bruge North. 

Joh. Holt ar. 19 H. 6. Margar. filia Ric. de la Bere de Kenardsley in Com. Heref. militis. 

Will. Holt- Margareta filia Will. Cumberford de Cumberford in Com. Staff. armigeri. 

Will. Holt de Aston ar. obiit 28. Sept. 6 H. 5.- Johanna filia Adae Knight de Salopia. 

Thomas Holt Justic. North Walliae obiit 23. Martii 37 H. 8.- Margeria primogenita fill. & cohaer. Will. Willington de Barcheston ar. 

Edw. Holt de Dudston ar. obiit 3. Feb 35 Eliz.- Dorothea filia Joh. Ferrer de Tamworth Castro ar. 

Thom Holt eq. aur. & Bar.- Gracia filia & cohaeres Will. Bradbu●ne de Hogh in Com. Derb. ar.              
Will. Holt de Aston ar. 1 H. 4. ob. s. p.    
Joh. art Holte senior. 21 E. 3. 

Joh. Holt ob. s. p.  
Walt. Holt. fill. & haer. obiit. s. p.           
But about this time the said Sir William Bagot was under a great cloud (as my story of him in Baginton will show) by which means the said William Holt kept the possession thereof, with little opposal: Howbeit, in 5 H. 4. after time had shadowed the memory of his bypast actions● and that he had got a Release 
a Ex autog. penès Herv. Bagot Bar.  from the Bishop of S. David's, and other his Feoffees, of the interest they 
b Claus 1. H. 4. m. 22.  had to all his lands, he set afoot his title to this manor: but in conclusion there was a reference 
c Claus. 8. H. 4. in d. m. 13.  betwixt them, made unto Edward Duke of York, and Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, unto whose arbitrement they were contented to submit; and to that end bound themselves in CC li. bonds a piece. The particulars of their Award I have not seen; but by what afterwards appears, it is evident, that the said William Holt kept the possession thereof; for in 14 H. 6. he released 
d Claus. 14. H. 6. in d. m. 21.  unto john Warde of Little Bromwych and john Shyngler, all his right therein; which John and John had been his Feoffees 
e Claus. 14. H. 6. in d. m. 21.  together with the said Earl of Warwick and others; and so, it seems, still stood, the possession continuing in himself; for the better corroborating of whose title, the next year after, did A●domare his nephew (who in truth was the right heir) release 
f Claus. 15. H. 6. in d. m. 23.  unto him all the right and claim he had thereto.  
This William in 12 H. 6. was 
g Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  one of the chief persons in this County, chosen to make Oath for performance of divers Articles concluded of in the Parliament then held, having the title of William Holt de Aston armiger: but for aught yet appeareth, the estate which he had by grant from King H. 4. was but for term of life, so that the inheritance resting in the Crown, occasioned john Holt his nephew (scil. son to his brother Simon) in 19 H. 6. to procure a Patent 
h Pat. 19 H. 6 p. 2.  thereof, with all the Liberties and privileges thereto belonging (and therein particularly expressed) for himself and his heirs, to be held of the chief Lord of the Fee, and not of the King in Capite. Which John being so vested therein, and taking notice of a certain Act of 
i Rot. F. 29. H. 6 m. 4. &. 6. per. Insp.  Reassumption made in the Parliament held at Westminster 29 H. 6. exhibited 
k Rot. F. 29. H. 6 m. 4. &. 6. per. Insp.  his Petition to the King, that the same Act might not be prejudicial to him, nor unto Margaret his wife, nor the heirs or assigns of the said John, in respect of the Patent before mentioned, considering that it had been duly recovered (as the said Petition alleged) according to the course of Law before the Justices of the Common Pleas, in the tenth year of the same King's reign, by the said Aymer Holt, cousin and heir to the before specified Walter, against Will. Holt Esquire, than tenant thereof, by virtue of certain Letters Patent to him made, as aforesaid; which Petition was accordingly 
l Rot. F. 29. H. 6 m. 4. &. 6. per. Insp.  granted.  
Of this john Holt I further find, that he was constituted 
m Rot. F. 16 H. 6. m. 17.  Eschaetor for this County, and Leicestershire in 16 H. 6. and became afterwards a menial servant to the same King; who by way of reward for his fidelity and diligence, made him Ranger of Sutton Chase; the words of which grant 
n Pat. 38. H 6. p. 2. m. 13.  being memorable, I shall here transcribe Rex, etc. Sciatis quod de gratia nostra speciali, ac consideratione diutini & continui servicii, quod humilis servitor noster Joh. Holt, Armiger de Hospicio nostro, nobis impendit, & impendere proponit in futuro, Concessimus ei Officium de Ridership infra Chaceam de Sutton in Comitatu nostro Warwici, quod per rebellionem Ricardi nuper Comitis Warwici vacat, & de dono nostro existit. Habendum & occupandum dictum Officium praefato Johanni seu deputato suo sufficienti, pro termino vitae suae, cum omnimodis vadiis, feodis etc. ab antiquo debitis etc. Teste Rege apud Coventre xxiii. Maii. To him succeeded 
o Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  William, and likewise to that William another 
p Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  William; and to him 
q Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  Thomas; who being a learned Lawyer, and Justice 
r Inscrip. Tumu●●.  of North-Wales in H. 8. time, as also in Commission 
s Pat. ab ● 16. H. ●. in d.  for the Peace in this Shire the greatest part of that King's reign, wedded 
t Samps. f. 43. a.  Margery the eldest of the seven daughters and coheirs to William Willington of Barcheston Esquire (a wealthy Merchant of the Staple) who survived him, and afterwards became the wife 
u Samps. f. 43. a.  of Sir Ambrose Cave Knight. And by her left issue Edward Holt Esquire, Which Edw. having had his education with Sir john St Leger (then of Weoley Castle in in Com. Wigorn.) as by his father's Will appears, was in 14 Eliz. constituted 
w Pat. 14. Eliz. in d.  one of the Justices of Peace for this County, and in 26 Eliz. Shiriff 
x Rot. P. 26. Eliz. ; and died 
y Esc. 35. Eliz.  3. Febr. 35 Eliz.  
Unto whom succeeded Thomas his son and heir, then of full age, being made Shiriff 
z Rot. P. 4●. Eliz.  of this County, in 42 Eliz. and Knighted by King James, at his first coming into England; but afterwards, viz. 25. Novemb. 10. Jac. advanced 
a Pat. 10. Jac.  to the dignity of a Baronet; Of whom I may not omit to take this further notice; viz. that by him there was a fair park enclosed here, and a noble fabric therein erected, which for beauty and state much exceedeth any in these parts; the building whereof was begun in April Anno 1618. (16 jac.) and finished in April 11o Caroli: As also that by his last Will and Testament he assigned CCC li. for the building of an hospital here at Aston, for five men & five women, appointing a rend charge out of his manor of Erdington of LXXXV III li. per ann. for their support: And lastly that he departed this life .... Anno 1654. being then about LXXXIII. years of age.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter & Paul) being given 
b Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  to the Monastery of Newport-Paganell in Buckinghamshire (commonly called Tikford-Priorie) by Gervase Paganell Baron of Dudley, and Lord of this manor in H. 2. time, was appropriated 
c Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  to them by Ric. Peche then Bishop of this Dioces● which appropriation Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury shortly afterwards confirmed 
d Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt. . But the Monks of that House thought not their title very secure, till they had got a ratification 
e F. levat. ●●. Mich. 15. H. 3.  thereof from Giles de Erdington in 15 H. 3. for which he and his heirs were made partakers of all the prayers and pious works to be performed in that Monastery for ever. After which, viz. in 38 H. 3. there was an Ordination 
f Ex Regist. 〈◊〉 penès D. & 〈◊〉 Lich. 119.  of the vicarage, here, by Roger de Weseham then Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, with the consent of the Monks of Newport-Painell and William de Kilkenny the then Rector: By which Ordination, bearing date at Brewood on the morrow after the Feast of S. Cecily the Virgin, it appears, that the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield were thenceforth to receive out of the fruits of the Rectory, the sum of xx. marks yearly, at the Feasts of the Annunciation of our Lady, and S. Andrew th'apostle, by even portions: Howbeit, after this, scil. about six years, there was something more done as to the before specified Ordination 
g Ex Rot. ●. Molend 〈◊〉. , by Roger de Molend the succeeding Bishop.  
In Anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) the Rectory was valued 
h M. S in Scac.  at xl. marks, over and above the same Pension of xx. marks payable yearly to the Canons of Lichfield; and the vicarage 
i M. S in Scac.  at seven. marks and a half. About the later end of E. 2. time, I find that the Nuns of Catesby in Com. Northampt. made some title 
k Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  to the third part of the Tithes belonging to this Church; but the Monks of Tikford by a Writ of Right recovered 
l Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  against them, and had a confirmation 
m Pat. 5 E. 3. p. 1. m. 4.  of those Tithes accordingly, made by King Edw. 3. in 5. of his reign. Upon the dissolution of which Priory of Tikford in 17 H. 8. this Rectory, with a certain manor here, belonging thereto, as the words of the Patent do import, were with that Religious House. and divers other small Monasteries (at that time likewise suppressed) given 
n Pat. 17. H. 8 p. 1.  to Cardinal Woolsey, for the endowing of his colleges in Oxford and Ipswich, then begun to be erected. Which Cardinal did accordingly confer 
o Pat. 18. H 8. p. 1.  what he had here at Aston, upon the Dean and Canons of his said college in Oxford, then called Woolsey's college. But that Foundation of the Cardinal, was soon after altered by the King, who not only assumed the honour thereof to himself, but made great alteration in the endowment; yet what was so given here at Aston continued, though not without a new 
p Pat. 24. H. 8. p. 2.  grant from the King, to John then Bishop of Lincoln and others, to the use of the same college. Of the before specified vicarage I further find, that it with the chapel of Bromwich of xiv s. per an. value, was in 26 H. 8. rated 
q MS. penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 57 b.  at xxi li. iv s. viij d. over and above iii s. paid yearly to the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield, iii s. viij d. to the Bishop for Procurations and synodals, and iv d. chief Rent of a Garden to Thomas Holt.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Tykford. 

Langt. f. 6. b.  G●lfr. de Wenrich Pbr. 2. Cal. nou. 1303.  Prior & conu. de Tykford. 

Northb. f. 20. b.  Henr. de Schirington Pbr. 16. Cal. Martii 1326.  D. Rex ratione temporal. Priorat. de Tykford in man sua existentium. 

Ib. f. 48. b.  joh. Draper Cap. 15. Cal. Aug. 1349.  D. Rex ratione temporal. Priorat. de Tykford in man sua existentium. 

Ib. f. 51. b.  Petrus Boterell 2. Non. nou. 1349.  D. Rex ratione temporal. Priorat. de Tykford in man sua existentium. 

Ib. f. 59 a.  Ric. de Tykenhale Cap. 2. Cal. Apr. 1355.  D. Rex ratione temporal. Priorat. de Tykford in man sua existentium. 

Street. f. 31. a.  Thomas skill Pbr. 5. Nou. 1383.  D. Rex ratione temporal. Priorat. de Tykford in man sua existentium. 

Sk. f. 6. b.  Thomas atte Cruche 14. Oct. 1391.  Prior & conu. de. Tykford 

Burgh. f. ●3. a.  Will. Pollard 10. Maii 1404.  Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
Will Tonge Cap. 22. Oct. 1405. 
Ib. f. 17. a.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
Rob. Hunte Cap. penult. Oct. 1425. 
Heyw. f. 1st b.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
Ric. Hancocks Pbr. alt. Dec. 1433. 
Ib. f. 3● ●.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
Ric. Bryan 6. Julii 1440. 
Ib. f. 39 ●.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
Thomas Gayto● Pbr. 25. Jan. 1440. 
Ib. b.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
D. joh. Dron Pbr. 3. Nou. 1441. 
Ib. f. 40. ●.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
Ric. Grove Pbr. 25. Aug. 1449. 
Ib. f. 8. ●.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
Will. Mussolwyke ●. De●. 1451. 
Ib. f. 1●. ●.   Prior & conu. de. Tykford 
David steward Cap. 9 Sept. 14●3. 
Bowl. f. 〈…〉.   Idem Prior & conu. 

Ib. f. 24. a.  joh. Albod. Cap. 5. Oct. 1456.  Idem Prior & conu. 

Ib. f. 27. b.  Thomas Baker Cap. 8. Nou. 1458.  Ambr. Cave miles, ratione dotis Margeriae ux. suae nuper ux. T. Holt ar: 

Samps. f. 43. a.  D. Thomas bird Cler. 25. Maii 1552.  Ambr. Cave miles, ratione dotis Margeriae ux. suae nuper ux. T. Holt ar: 

Samps. & B. f. 30. a.  Laur. Blakeway 30. Maii 1561.  Thomas Holt de Dudston miles. 

Overton bund. F.  joh. Machon Cler. 1. Martii 1603.  Thomas Holt de Dudston miles. 

Neale bund. C.  Ric. Dickleg. Cler. 1. Maii 1611.  Thomas Holt miles & bar. 

Morton bund. in cert.  joh. Grent art. Magr. 12. Dec. 1621.    

Erdington's chantry.  
IN 27 H. 6. Sir Thomas Erdington Knight founded 
r Pat. 27. H. 6. p. 2. m. 18.  a chantry in this Church, for one Priest to celebrate divine service daily at the Altar of the blessed Virgin perpetually, for the good estate of King Henry the sixth, and of him the said Sir Thomas and Joyce his wife, during their lives in this world: and for the health of their souls, as also the souls of their Progenitors, Parents, and Benefactors, and all the faithful deceased: The revevenues whereof, in 26 H. 8. were certified 
s MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 57 b.  to be seven li. nineteen s. ob. over and above iii s. iv d. for the anniversary of the Founder, and xuj s. ob. in Rents to the Lord of the Fee: Howbeit, in 37 H. 8. considering an annuity of xl s. granted out of the lands belonging thereto, unto john Throkmorton gentleman for life, the clear yearly value amounted 
t Ex alio MS. penès eund S. A. f. 12. a.  to no more than vi li. But after the general dissolution of the Chantries, this, with the lands belonging to it, was by Letters 
u Pat. 2. E. 6. p 5.  Patent, bearing date 9 Sept. 2 E. 6. (inter alia) granted to Ric. Pallady gentleman, and Francis Foxall Citizen and Mercer of London, and their heirs; and the next year following, another Patent 
w Pat. 3. E. 6. p. 1.  thereof made to Thomas Hawkyns, alis fisher of Warwick, and his heirs.  

In the utmost window (on the South side) towards the West, of those that pertain to the body of the Church, is this inscription.  Orate pro bono statu fratrum de Bromwich, qui hanc fenestram fieri fecerunt. 
In the next window is this coat of arms; viz. Argent a Cheveron gules between 3. lozenges sable: And under it, the portraiture of a man kneeling in a surcoat of the same arms, with 4. sons behind him, over whose heads is this in a scroll Mater Dei memento mei.  
Behind them is the portraiture of a woman in a scarlet gown, with 4. daughters, having a scroll, over her head, in which is written: Fili Dei miserere mei.  
And under them all this Inscriptoin: Orate pro bono statu Roberti Massey & Elisabethe uxoris sue.  
In the fourth window on the same South side, is this coat; viz. Argent a lion rampant sable [Stapleton] empaling Massy, and under it the following Inscription.  Orate pro bono statu Roberti Massey & Elizabethe ejus ux. qui hanc fenestram fieri fecerunt. 
In one of the like windows on the North side are the portraitures of the same Walter Ardern and Alianore his wife, kneeling, whose monument is in the chancel; and in the same surcoats of arms as thereupon are expressed. Over his head is this scroll. jesu Fili Dei miserere met. Over hers Mater Dei memento mei. And under them both, this written: Orate pro bono statu Walteri Arderne armigeri & Elianore uxoris ejus.   

On a stone fixed in the North Wall of the chancel, is this Inscription.  
Henry Williams Vicar once of this Church, and Parson of Aberfro in Anglicey, lieth here under, who died Anno 1603. Febr. 14.  
Quod sibi quisque serit praesentis tempore vitae,  
Hoc sibi messis erit cum dicitur Ite, Venite.   

On another stone in the same Wall. Memoriae Sacrum.  
Pientissimi atque optimi juvenis Olliphi Boys, ex antiquâ & generosa Boysiorum in Cantio stirpe oriundi: patre Antonio Boys verbi divini Ministro apud Cullesden in Surria nati, in celeberrima Wichamicorum societate Wintoniae primùm, dei● Oxoniae educati: bonis literis egregiè instructi, gradu Magisterii in artibus ornati; sacrisque ordinibus initiati; Qui cum una & altera Concione ad populum habitâ, magnam apud omnes spem sui, & expectationem fecissit, gravissimis calculi doloribus interceptus, ac demum oppressus, hic apud affines suos expiravit die 5. Augusti An. D. 1630. aetatis suae 31.  Monumentum hoc Dorothea Gilmin mater amantissima L. M. Q. Posuit.  

On the same side of this chancel, there is a very noble Monument for Sir Edward Devereux Kt. and Baronet (grandfather to the now Viscount Hereford) erected by his Lady, who survived him; the Figure whereof I have here omitted, for the reasons expressed in my Preface, but have added the Epitaph.  
Here lieth Sir Edward Devereux of Castle-Bromwich Knight and Baronet, youngest son of Walter Lord Ferrer of Chartley, and Viscount Hereford, by Margaret his second wife, daughter of Robert Garnish of Kenton Hall in Com. Suff. Esquire; who married Katherine Elder daughter of Edward Arden of Park-Hall Esquire, by whom he had issue five sons and four daughters, Sir Walter Knight and Baronet, William, George, Edward, and Henry; Margaret, Anne, Howard and Grace. Sir Walter married Eliz. daughter and heir of Robert Bayspoole of Aldeby in Com. Norff. Esquire, who died without issue. Secondly, he married Elizabeth second daughter of Thomas Knightley of Broughall in Com. Staff. Esquire, brother to Sir Richard Knightly of Fausley in Com. Northampt. Kt. George married Blanch, daughter and heir of John Ridge in Com. Salop. gent. Henry married Barbara daughter and heir of Robert Smallbrook of Yardley Gent. William and Edward died unmarried. Margaret married Sir Hugh Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Com. Staff. Kt. Anne married Robert Leighton of Wattelsborow in Com. Salop. Esquire. Howard married Thomas son and heir of Sir Thomas Dilke of Maxstoke Castle in Com. Warr. Esquire. Grace the youngest.  
Which Sir Edward died the 22th of Sept. An. D. 1622.  
Here lieth Lady Katherine wife to Sir Edward Devereux, who died the second of November 1627. To whose memory Sir George Devereux her second son, caused this part of this Monument to be erected, according to her command.    

Nechells.  
OF this place there is no mention at all in the Conqueror's Survey, forasmuch as it was the●●●vo●ved with Aston; but the name thereof, scil. Nechels, or Echels, (for it is indifferently 〈◊〉) discovereth it to have been a Wood at first, Echel signifying the same in the Germane language (whereof our 〈◊〉 is a branch) as Quercus in the Latin. I am of opinion that one of the old Barons of Dudley granted it, originally, unto one of the Family of Parles, together with Hanneworth (now called Hansworth) in Com. Staff. For I find 
x Ex. ●●t. 〈◊〉 penès T. Holt. eq. aur. & Bar.  that Osbert de Pa●les had a Bastard son called Reynald de Asseles, on whom he conferred the inheritance of all his lands here in Assells, or Nechels. 

Osbertus de Parles. 

Reginaldus de Asseles nothus. 

Simon de Asseles. 

Aliva obiit s. prole.- Rob. de handsacre miles.  
... Agnes. 

Alicia.- Georgius de Castello mil. 

Will. de Castello.- Matilda. 

Georgius de Castello.        
Margeria.         Which Reynald had issue Simon, and he three daughters that were his heirs, with the eldest of whom he gave these lands of Nechels to Sir Robert de Handsacre Knight, in frank marriage; but she dying without issue, they came to Alice her niece, than the wife of Sir George de Castell Knight; which Alice in her widowhood, sc, 4 E. 3. in consideration of xl li. of silver, past 
y Ex autog. penès eund. ●. H.  away all her interest in this manor unto Simon deal Holt of Bermingham, and his heirs, whose posterity have continued Lords thereof ever since; Sir Thomas Holt now of Aston Knight and Baronet, being the present owner thereof Anno scil. 1640.  
But it hath been long since totally depopulated, though anciently it was a pretty Village, as by several instances might be showed: for in 34 E. 3. Sir Thomas de Arden Knight, had a mansion here, as appears by a licence 
z Street. f. 5. b.  granted to him from Robert de Stretron then Bishop of this diocese, to have a private oratory or chapel, therein, for himself and his own Family. It seems that the same Philip de Aylesbury, of whom I have made mention in Dudston, had also some interest here in R. 2. time; for he then wrote 
a Ex autog. penes Rob. Arden. ar.  himself Dominus de Dudston & de Nechells; but of what extent it was, I cannot say: all which was 
b Ex autog. penes Rob. Arden. ar.  passed by Sir William de Bishopsdon in 2 H. 5. unto Rich. de Clodshale (of Saltley) and his heirs, being said to have sometime belonged unto the same Philip de Aylesbury. In 33. H. 6. there was a 
c F. levat. Oct. Trin. 33. H. 6.  Fine levied betwixt Thomas Waldeyve, and Williaem Leycroft, plaintiffs, and Robert Danvers, Henry Fillongley, and john Holt Esquire, deforciants, of this manor (for by that name it then passed) by which it seemeth, that the inheritance thereof became vested in the before specified Thomas Waldeyve; perhaps to the use of the same john Holt and his heirs; for in 20 H. 8. Thomas Holt, who then wrote himself the medio Templo London generosus, was 
d Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  owner thereof, which Thomas was grandfather to Sir Thomas above mentioned.   

Dudston.  
OF this Hamlet there is now no more left than the Mannour-house; but by the name, I should judge it to be a Village of great antiquity, and so called from Dode or Dud, whence Dudley (doubtless) had the appellation. But till E. 1. time, I have not found any mention of it in Record, in regard it was involved with Aston, and so came to Sir Thomas de Erdington, as a member thereof, though it be not particularly named: for it is evident 
e Ex Cartul. de Erdington f. 55. b. & 148. b.  that Henry de Erdington (great grandchild to the said Sir Thomas) did his fealty to joane Botetourt Lady of Weoley, as coheir to Someri Baron of Dudley, on S. Mark's day 17 E. 2. for this place, together with Aston; mention being made of their tenure by a pair of gilt Spurs, or six pence, as in the original grant of Aston may be seen, which Sir Henry (for he was afterwards a Knight) granted 
f Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  it by the name of Manerium de Dudeston to Thomas de Maidenhache and his heirs, about the beginning of E. 1. time, who had Free warren 
g Cart. 14. E: 1. n. 47.  in all his demesn lands here, together with Aston, as by the King's grant thereof in 14 E. 1. appeareth: but having several daughters and heirs (as in Aston is showed) this, inter alia, was allotted 
h Ex ●lt. mem●r. penès ●und. T. H. , as a member of Aston, unto Sibyl the wife of Adam de Grymesarwe; by means whereof it came 
i Ex ●lt. mem●r. penès ●und. T. H.  to john de Grymesarwe their son and heir, who 
k Ex ●lt. mem●r. penès ●und. T. H.  sold it unto john atte Holt in 38 E. 3. for xl. marks: From which John it is descended, as the pedigree in Aston manifesteth, unto Sir Thomas Holt now of Aston, Knight and Baronet, the present Lord thereof; and was his principal seat, till he had built Aston house.  
But notwithstanding the manor thus fixed in the family of Holt, there was a considerable part of this Village anciently possessed by the Aylesburyes (of whom I have spoke in Edston) for I find 
l Ex autog. penes Rob. Arden. ar.  that Roger de Aylesbury styled himself Dominus de Dodestone in 5 E. 2. so also did 
m Ex autog. penes Rob. Arden. ar.  Philip de Aylesbury in 10 R. 2. yet when or how it passed from Aylesbury, I have not seen: but in 2 H. 5. Sir William de Bishopsden Knight, granted to Richard de Clodshale all the lands and tenements lying here, which had formerly belonged to the before specified Philip de Aylesbury; after which I have not met with farther mention of them.   

Deretend.  
THis place (anciently written 
n Ex autog. penes Will. Booth ar.  Dury-yatehend) though it be within the Parish of Aston, is parcel of the Lordship of Bermingham; so that of itself there is nothing farther memorable than a certain chapel, erected 
o Ex autog. penes Will. Booth ar.  about the beginning of King Ric. the second's time; wherein by an Agreement 
p Ex autog. penès Will. Booth ar.  made 13. junii Anno 1381. (4 R. 2.) betwixt the Monks of Tykford in right of their rectory of Aston before specified, Richard Shobenhale then Vicar of Aston, and Sir john Botetort Knight, Patron of the said priory of Tykford, on the one part: And Sir john Birmingham Kt. Lord of this Hamlet, Geffrey Boteler, Robert Greene, and others, Inhabitants here and in Bordsley, on the other part; by the consent of Robert de Stretton then Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, the said Inhabitants of these two Hamlets, partly in respect of the danger by floods, especially in wintertime, and their great distance from the said mother-Church of Aston; and partly that their Children might not want baptism, in case of necessity, there should be a Font in the said chapel, and that they might have liberty to find at their own proper costs, a fitting Priest to celebrate divine Service therein, as also for Churching of women. Provided that the same Inhabitants should repair to the said Mother-Church of Aston, on Easter-day, Christmasse-day, All-Hallown-day, and the days of the Dedication of the said Church, scil. S. Peter & S. Paul, happening next after the Feasts of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, and Purification of the blessed Virgin; then and there to render and pay to God and the said Parish Church, all their Tithes, great and small, with Oblations, in such sort as they had anciently used, and were of right to do to the same Church. Which Priest so serving in this chapel, was by the before specified Agreement in 
q Ex autog penès Will. Booth ar.  case the Vicar of Aston for the time being, or his parochial Priest could not attend it, to visit the sick of these two Hamlets, and to administer unto them, as also to confess and absolve them, so as they should shrive themselves once a year to the said Vicar of Aston, or his parochial Priest, as of right they ought  
After which, viz. in 6 R. 2. did William Geffen, Thoms Holden, Robert of the green, Richard e'en, Thomas de Belne, and john Smyth obtain licence 
〈◊〉. 6. R. ●.  of the King to give certain lands of x. marks yearly value, and lying within the said Parish of Aston, for the finding of a Priest to celebrate divine Service daily in this chapel. But in 37 H. 8. were the possessions, lying in Bordsley, Dudston, Saltley, and Bermi●gham, which belonged thereunto, seized 
MS. ut ●uprà.  upon as chantry lands, and then valued 
MS. ut ●uprà.  at xiii li. nineteen d. per annum, out of which two Priests, officiating in the said Parish Church of Aston, had 
MS. ut ●uprà.  x li. per an. betwixt them.   

Dordsley.  
THis being originally a member of Aston, and therewith involved at the time of the Conqueror's Survey, descended to the Someries, Barons of Dudley, by the heir female of Paganell, as the Castle of Dudley (which was part of William fitz Ausculf's possessions, together with Aston) did: yet have I not seen it particularly mentioned in any Record till H. 3. time; but then was it certified 
w Testa de N.  to be in the Earl of Chester's hands, who had obtained 
x Claus. 7. H. 3. m. 20. , the Wardship of the son and heir to William Percival de Someri (whose posterity were only surnamed Someri) And afterwards scil. in 1 E. 1. being assigned 
y Claus. 1. E. 1. m. 1.  to Anabill the widow of Roger de Someri, as part of her Dower, was valued 
z Claus. 1. E. 1. m. 1.  at xviii li. xvii s. v d. q. having a Leet, which the Barons of Dudley anciently held here, extending into Bromwych parva, Bromwych magna, Dodeston, Saluthley, Echells, Overton, and Erdington, as by the Claim 
a Rot de Quo. W.  of Roger de Someri in 13 E. 1. appears: At which time it was also found, that three Rodmen of Witton (a Hamlet likewise in the same Parish) did usually, by turns, do suit to the King's Hundred-Court of Hemlingford, from three weeks to three weeks, for all those Hamlets except Erdington; but that all the Freeholders of Erdington did personally perform their suit to the said Hundred from three weeks to three weeks, or pay a Fine of nineteen d. And that all the said Hamlets before specified, together with Erdington, used to pay for the Shiriffs Aid xxxiv s. To the Leet a mark; and for Warthe xi d. q. but that the King was in possession of the Weyfs.  
Which Roger de Someri had issue Roger, upon whose death in 19 E. 1. the extent of what he had here, was thus certified 
b Esc. 19 E● 1. n. 15. ; viz. a certain Grange, with an Oxe-house, lxi acres of land in demesn; three Meadows, scil. one lying here, another in Dodeston, and the third at Olton; as also a certain proportion of pasture ground: That he had likewise xuj. Customary Tenants, which held in villainage six yard land and a half, with a fourth part, and ten Acres, paying Lx s. xi d. ob. per an. And four Freeholders, who held in Socage four messages, and four half yard lands, paying yearly xxxvi s. x d. q. doing suit of Court, as also giving Heriot and Relief, as it should happen. And moreover, that besides these, there were Lxxviii. Freeholders, that held lands, without Houses, newly reduced to tillage, paying yearly xii li. xv s. iii d. q. and performing two appearances in the year, unto the Court held at this place. All which being put together, amounted 
c Pat. 20. E. 1. m. 27.  to xxvii li. xii s. two d. per annum, whereof iv li. viij s. v d. ob. was assigned 
d Pat. 20. E. 1. m. 27.  towards the Dower of Agnes his widow.  
But by the constant possession, which the Barons of Dudley had of this Lordship, it came, at length, to be reputed 
e Rot. F. 16. E. 2. m. 14.  as a member of Dudley; and was therefore after the death of john de Someri in 16 E. 2. certified 
f Rot. F. 16. E. 2. m. 14.  to be held of the King in Capite, as part of that barony, and so came to Joane one 
g Esc. 16. E. 2.  of his two sisters and coheirs, than the wife of Thomas de Botetort; and by her death in 12 E. 3. to 
h Esc. 12. E. 3. n. 40.  john de Botetourt her son and heir, a great Baron 
i Summon. ad Parl. ab. an. 16. E. 3. usq, 9 R. 2. Claus de iisd an in d.  in those days (together with Weoley in Com. Wigorn. a Castle scarce three mile's distance from hence, built 
k Pat. 48. H 3.  by Rog. de Somerie in H. 3. time) which afterwards was his principal seat. Howbeit, these, with the rest of his lands, for want of issue male, came 
l Esc. 9 R. 2. ●. 4.  to Joyce his grandchild (scil. daughter unto the said John) who brought them in marriage to 
m Esc. 9 R. 2. ●. 4.  Sir Hugh Burnell Knight. Which joice, dying 
n Esc. 7. H 4 n. 64.  without issue, 1. Jan. 7. H. 4. Maud and Agnes Botetourt, Maurice de Berkley, Agnes Wykes, and joice Wykes became her cousins 
o Esc. 7. H 4 n. 64.  and heirs (of which, Maud and Agnes Rotetourt were Nuns 
p Esc. 7. H 4 n. 64. , the first at Polesworth in this county, and the second at Elnestow in Bedfordshire) viz. 
q Esc. 7. H 4 n. 64.  Maurice Berkley, son of Maurice, son of Katherine, sister of john Botetourt, father of t●e said joice; Agnes and joice Wikes being daughters of Joane, daughter of Alice the other sister to the said john Botetourt.  
The estate of which coheirs came by purchase in H. 5. time to joane Beauchamp Lady Bergavenny, as at large may appear by these 
r Claus. 8. H. 5. m. 9 Pat. 8 H. 5. m. 11.  Records: Which Joane, by her last Will 
s Ch●chley f. 455.  settled it upon James of Ormund, her eldest son by James Earl of O●mund her last husband; so that by the attainder 
t Esc. 1. E. 4. n. 29●  of the same James in 1 E. 4. (not being then Earl of Wiltshire) it escha●ted to the K●ng; who the next year following, in 
u Pat. 2. R. 4. p. 1. ●. 15  consideration of the good and acceptable service, which Sir Thomas Erdington Knight, had performed to him in his adversity, conferred 
w Pat. 2. R. 4. p. 1. ●. 15  it upon the said Sir Thomas and Joyce his wife, to hold during the life of the longer liver of them, without any Rent or other thing to be given in lieu thereof: And by his 
x Pat. 6. E. 4. p. 2. m. 12.  Letters Patent, bearing date at Westminster 10. Dec. in the sixth year of his reign, in consideration of the great and memorable services, which Sir john Dudley Knight, Lord Dudley, had likewise performed, granted the reversion thereof to the said Lord Dudley and the heirs male of his body.  
But whether the said Lord Dudley survived them, and so became actually possessed of it, I cannot tell; for in 11 H. 7. there was a Fine 
y F de div. Come ●evat. Oct. Hill. 11. H. 7.  levied thereof by Edward, Bishop of Chichester, Sir Thomas Ormund Knight, with dives others, plaintiff, and Sir William Berkley Knight, and Anne his wife Deforc. by which Fine the inheritance thereof became vested in the before specified Sir Thomas Ormund, with warranty against the heirs of the same Anne. Which Sir Thomas Ormund was brother to James Earl of Wiltshire, formerly attainted, as hath been showed; and left issue two daughters his heirs; viz. 
z Claus. 3. H. 8. in d. m. 15.  Margaret the wife of Sir William Bullein, and Anne married to Sir james St L●ger Knight; which Anne in 11 H. 8. wrote 
a Ex autog p●●ès Rob. Arden ar.  herself Domina de Bordesley. To whom succeeded Sir john S● Leger Knight her grandson and heir, that sold 
b Co●●s 〈◊〉 ●. 3●. b.  it to Edward Arden of Park-Hall Esquire, about the beginning of Queen Elizabeth's time, whose posterity do still enjoy it.   

Heybarnes.  
HAving thus traced down the succession of Bordesley, I shall not need to say much of Heybarnes, it being only a member 
c Esc. 9 R. 2. n. 4.  of the other; and by the Inquis. taken after the death of Sir john Botetourt Knight, certified 
d Esc. 9 R. 2. n. 4.  to contain one message, and three Carucates of land; all which hath been, and is to this day still possessed by the owners of Bordsley.   

Saltley.  
THis place also having been originally a member of Aston, is involved therewith in the Conqueror's Survey; and was soon after granted, by the then possessor of Dudley-Castle, unto the Ancestor of Henry de Rokeby, to hold by the fift part of a Knight's fee, as the Confirmation 
e Ex autog. p●nes Rob. Arden. ar.  thereof made unto the same Henry and his heirs by Gervase Paganell Lord of Dudley, in H. 2. time, doth manifest; wherein it is written Saluthley. From which Henry descended Ranulph de Rokeby, whose daughter and heir Annabill married unto Sir john Goband Knight, as in Rokeby appeareth, whereby the inheritance hereof came to the same Sir john Goband, who in 16 E. 2. was certified 
f Claus. 16. E. 2. m. 13.  to hold it of john de Someri (Baron of Dudley) then newly deceased, by the said service of the fift part of a knights Fee. Which Sir john Goband and A●nabill in 5 E. 3. granted 
g F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch. 5. E. 3.  it unto Walter de Cl●dshale, and Richard his son, to hold during the lives of them the said Walter and Richard, for the Rent of x li. per annum sterling; but afterwards to return unto the said Sir John and Annabil, and the heirs of Annabill.  
Of this Annabill I find, that surviving her said husband, and afterwards being wedded 
h F. levat. xv. M●●. 17. E. 3.  to john Brown of Burbach in Com. Leic. she passed away the inheritance thereof to the before specified Walter and Richard de Clodshale in 17 E. 3. For the better confirmation of which title, John the son and heir to the above mentioned Sir john Goband and Annabill, released unto them the said Walter and Richard, and the heirs of Richard, all the right and claim that he could pretend thereto, as by the same 
i Ex autog. penès p●aef. R. Arden. , bearing date at Bermingham in 20 E. 3. sealed with his arms, viz. Gules two bars Or, with 3. Besants in Chief, appeareth. Which Walter de Clodshale, and his descendants in the male line, so long as it continued, had their seat here; and increasing their estate by the marriage of several heirs, were reckoned amongst the Gentlemen of the superior rank in this county.  

Agnes 5 E. 2. Walt. de Clodshale 5 E. 2.- Alicia filia & haeres Rog. de Bishopesden 19 E. 3. 

R●c. de Clodshale 24 E. 3.- Johanna rel●cta Roberti de Ribsford. 

joh. de Clodshale 47 E. 3.- Beatrix soror & haeres Will. Golofre, 47 E. 3. 

Ric. Clodshale 3 H. 5.- Isabel filia & haeres Ric. de Edgbaston, relicta Thomae Midlemore. 

Eliz. filia & haeres uxor Roberti Ardern de Park-Hall ar. 4 H. 6.           
But from what original his Ancestors were, other than Townsmen of Bermingham, wherein they had lands of good worth, as by a multitude of ancient Deeds 
k Ex autog. penès p●aef. R. Arden.  appeareth, I cannot express: Of which lands, out of the good affection by him born to that place, in 3 E. 3. he obtained licence from 
l Pat. 4 E. 3. p. 1. m. 20.  Sir William de Burmingham (than Lord of Burmingham) of whom they were held, to amortize four messages, and xx. acres, as also a Rent of xviii d. for the foundation of a chantry at the Altar of the blessed Virgin in the Church of S. Martin, there in Bermingham, for one Priest to celebrate divine Service daily thereat, for the souls of him the said Walter, and Agnes his wife, their Ancestors and successors, with all the faithful deceased.  
Of the same Walter, and Richard his son, I further find 
m Rot. F. 21. E. 3. m. 32. , that being, by the Commissioners of Array in this county 21 E. 3. charged with two Archers, they were abated one of them, paying xl s. for the expenses of that one: as also that the said Richard, for the health of his soul and the soul of Alice his wife, about the same time, 
n Rot. F. 21. E. 3 m. 2.  added five messages, x. acres of land, and x s. Rent to the chantry before specified: and moreover, that in 32 E. 3. he paid a Fine 
o Pat. 32. E. 3. p. 2. m. 25.  of x li. for his Pardon, in respect he came not in, to receive the Order of Knighthood, upon Proclamation made that all such as were possessed of lands or Rents of the value of xl s. should appear for that purpose. And likewise, that in 34 E. 3. he was in Commission 
p Pat. 34. E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  for the assessing and collecting of a xvth. and Tenth then granted to the King in Parliament, and the same year had a special licence 
q Street. f. 4. a.  granted to him from Robert de Stretton, than Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, dated 3. Cal. jan. for an oratory or chapel in his House here at Saltley: and lastly that he bore for his arms ...... per pale indented, with certain Martlets in the place of a borborder, on the dexter part of his shield, as appears by his Seal 
r Penès eund. R. Arden. ; which (doubtless) was in reference to the tenure of his ancient lands from the Berminghams', whose coat it did so nearly resemble.  
But the last of the male line, that had to do here, was Richard (grandchild to the said Ric.) who in 4 H. 4. had the title of Esquire; for so he writes 
s Claus. 4. H. 4. in d. m. 11.  himself in a Bond for payment of 500 li. to William de Bermingham Esquire. Betwixt this Richard and the same William de Bermingham was there a suit 
t Burgh. f. 14. a.  at Law touching the advouson of the chantry, before specified, founded by Walter de Clodhale, his Ancestor, in the Church of Bermingham; in which suit he prevailed 
u Burgh. f. 14. a.  and accordingly presented thereto in 5 H. 4. In 7 H. 4. he was one 
w Rot. pene● Camer. S. ●ac.  of those gentlemen of note in this county Arma portantibus de Armis antiquis (as the words of the Writ are) who had summons to attend the King in their proper persons for defence of the Realm: and in 4 H. 6. underwent the office of Shiriff 
x Rot. F. 4. H. 6. m. 10.  for this county and Leicestershire. By his Testament 
y Luffnam q 9  bearing date at Egebaston 7 Maii Anno 1428. (6 H. 6.) he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Church of Bermingham, within his own proper chapel of our Lady, constituting the Duke of Bedford (whom he there terms his honourable Lord) one of his Executors, and departed this life the same year, as appears by the Probate thereof. The arms which this Richard bore, did much differ from his Grandfathers, being two Barrs nebulè betwixt six Estoiles, as his Seal 
z Penès praef. R. Arden.  manifesteth; which coat (I believe) he assumed for the allusion that it hath to his name, scil. the representation of Clouds to Clodshale; for it was a common usage in ancient time, where they could hit upon any thing, that sounded near or like to the name, to bear it in their arms, as by a multitude of instances might be demonstrated. But dying without issue male, Elizabeth 
a Claus. 32. H. 6. m. 11.  his daughter became heir to this manor, as also to that of Pebmore in Com. Wigorn. and other lands, who being wedded 
b Claus. 32. H. 6. m. 11.  to Robert Ardern of Park-Hall Esquire, brought them to that Family wherein they continue till this present, Anno scil. 1640.   

Ward end, alias Little Bromwich.  
THis place, heretofore called Little-Bromwich, was at first, either a member of Castle-Bromwich, or of Aston, which contained both: But the ancientest mention I find of it, is in 13 E. 1. where it appears 
c Plac. de Jur. & Ass. apud. Warr. in baga de Ragm.  that one john de Bradewell had a suit for lands therein, with Walter de Eylesbury Steward to Roger de Someri, Baron of Dudley, and recovered them; forasmuch as it appeared, that the said Walter was born before matrimony betwixt his Father and mother. Which John in 19 E. 1. was certified 
d Esc. 19 E. 1 n. 45. Claus. 16. E. 2. m. 13.  to hold three yard land here, of the said Baron, by the xth. part of a knights fee. But from that time till 3 H. 8. that there was a 
e Term. Mich.  Fine levied thereof, betwixt Edward Belknap Esquire, and others plaintiffs, and Richard Wodshawe and oaths Defore. I have seen little of this manor. After which it was not long, ere that one john Bonde 
f Blithe f. 9 b. , a wealthy Clothier in Coventre and Merchant of the Staple, possessed it; who bearing a good affection thereto, by the consent of Geffrey Blythe then Bishop of the diocese, as also of the Prior and Covent of Tikford, Rectors of the Parish Church of Aston, and Richard stitch then Vicar there, 
g Blithe f. 9 b. , built a chapel here, to the honour of the blessed Virgin and St Margaret, for the benefit of the Inhabitants of this Hamlet; in respect that the distance from hence to the said parish Church was such, as that many times, by reason of floods they could not repair unto it.  
And for the maintenance of a Priest to perform divine Service therein, and likewise support of the ornaments belonging thereto, obtained a grant from the said Vicar, with the consent of the before specified Monks of Tikford, and the Bishop, of all Oblations, aswell in money as others things, which should happen to be there made: as also that it should be lawful for him the said john Bonde, his heirs and assigns, to retain all his own Tithes, aswell arising out of his Park here at Ward end, as out of a certain meadow commonly called Irish meadow, and belonging of right to the Vicars of Aston, paying unto the said Vicar and his successors, in the same Church of Aston, the sum of vi s. viij d. of lawful English money for ever, as by the public Instrument of the said Vicar, bearing date at Aston aforesaid 23. Feb. Anno 1516. (8 H. 8.) appeareth. Which john Bonde 
h Inq. super Depop. 9 H. 8.  made a small Park here, of xxx. acres, in 6 H. 8. and stored it with Deer; and left issue 
i Ex autog. penès Edw. Kinardsley gen.  Thomas Bonde, and he several daughters and coheirs, whereof Margaret, being the wife 
k Ex autog. penès Edw. Kinardsley gen.  of Edward Kynardesley, son 
l Ex autog. penès Edw. Kinardsley gen.  to john Kynardesley of Brallesford in Com. Derb. brought this manor to that Family, wherein it still continues.   

Castle Bromwich.  
THat this place had its first denomination from the broom, that the soil (being of a sandy disposition) naturally produceth, and the crook of the River, which our Ancestors used to call a which, or Wik, there is likelihood enough. Neither do I doubt, but that originally it was a member of Aston, and so disposed of by some one of the old Barons of Dudley unto him, who in respect of his residence here, had the surname of Brom●wich. Of these, the first I find mentioned in Record, 
m Rot. P. 15. H. 2.  is Wido de Bramewic in 15 H. 2. and nex● unto him Alan de Bromwich in 
n Rot. P. 31. H. 2.  31 H. 2. whose son Thomas granted 
o Regist. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 18. a.  to the Canons of Leicester certain Common of Pasture in Berwode, on the other side the River. Besides which Thomas there was one Henry de Bromwich; but whether he was also son to Alan, I am not sure. I am of opinion that this Henry is he, who in 54 H. 3. is called 
p Pat. 54. H. 3. in d.  Henricus del Chastel de Bromwyz, by reason that he had his residence at a little Pile or Castle here, situate upon the brow of the Hill on the Southern bank of Tame, as by the Vestigia thereof, yet remaining, may appear: from which Castle I suppose that the Family surnamed the Castello, whereof I have spoke in Withibroke, took their surname.  

Henricus de Bromwyz. 

Robertus filius Henrici de Bromwyz. 49 H. 3. 

Anselmus de Bromwyz. 15 E. 1. 

Henr. de Bromwich 16 E. 2. 

Isabel filia & haeres 18 E. 3.- Will. de Pero 18 E. 3. obiit s. p.        
Thomas de la Roche. 

Guliel. de la Roche. 

Rob. de la Roche miles. 

joh. de la Roche miles 48 E. 3. 

Thomas de la Roche infra aetat. 9 R. 2.- El●zabe●ha. 

Edm. Ferrer dominus de Chartley Chivalier.- Elena una consangu. & haered. Joh. Bermingham. 5 H. 6.- Philippus Chetwind secundus maritus 18 H. 6. 

Will. dominus Ferrer de Chartley obiit 28 H. 6. 

Anna filia & haeres.- Walt. Devereux de Ferrers Chivalier 2 E. 4.    
joh. Ferrer armiger 22 H. 6.    
Eliz. uxor Georgii Longvile ar.  
Tho. de Bermingham, frater & haeres Johannis, defunctus 9 R. 2.        
Mariota. 

Margareta ux. Rog. de Clarindon mil. obiit infra aet. 15 R. 2.      
Lucia. 

Elianora ux. Rob. de Verney.    
Johanna.  
Margar. ux. Sim. fill. Robert. Fleming. de Com. Cork in Hibernia.  
Alicia. 

joh. Archdekne.         
Of Robert son to the same Henry de Bromwiz, I find 
q Ex M S. vet. penès T Willington gen. , that in 49 H. 3. he was one of the Collectors of the revenues arising out of those lands within this Hundred of Hemlingford, which eschaeted to the King by the overthrow of them that were vanquished in the battle of Evesham, fight on the Baron's part; and that he had issue Anselm de Bromwich, who in 19 E. 1. was certified 
r Esc. 1 E. 1. n. Et Cla 16. E. 13.  to hold of Roger de Someri (than Baron of Dudley) one hide of land in Wody-Bromwich by the sixth part of a knight's fee; for at that time the several parts of this Hamlet were distinguished by the name of Wody-Bromwich, Little-Bromwich, and Castle-Bromwich, Henry de Castello then holding in Castel-Bromwich, one yard land by the xxxiith part of a Knights fee. As also that john Lovel, at that time, held 
s Ib.  of the said Roger de Someri, a certain Park here at Bromwich, paying two s. per annum at Michaelmas, for all services: And 
t Ib.  that Thomas de Bromwich held likewise one yard land by the service of the xxiith part of a knight's fee; both which I presume to be meant of Castle-Bromwich.  
To this Anselm succeeded Isabella his grandchild and heir, who in 18 E. 3. was wedded to William de Peto, a younger son of William de Peto; at which time this manor of Castle-Bromwich, wherein the said Anselm reserved 
u F. levat. xv. Mich.  an estate to himself for term of life, was settled upon the same William and Isabella, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten: but she, having no issue by him, afterwards married to Sir john de la Roche Knight, by whom she had divers Children; whereupon, being desirous that this manor, of her so ancient inheritance, might remain to her posteririty, she joined with her said husband in the levying of a Fine 
w F. levat. xv. Pasch. 48. E. 3.  in 48 E. 3. whereby, reserving their own lives therein, they entailed it upon John their son, and the issue male of his body, with remainder to Roger, Thomas, and William, their younger children, successively; and for default of issue by them, to the heirs general of their two bodies, and for lack of such issue to the right heirs of the same Isabell.  
Of which sons, John and Roger died young, so that the inheritance divolved to Thomas, who by the death of Ma●garet wife of Sir Roger de Clarindon Knight, without issue, came to possess a 
y Rot. F. 9 R. 2. m. 7. Esc. 15. R. 2. n. 59  fair part of the Barony of Tyllaghlarg in Ireland, by righful descent (as the pedigree 
* Esc. 15. R. 2. n. 59 Heref.  before inserted showeth.) Which Thomas had issue only two daughters, betwixt whom his lands were divided, this manor falling to Elene the wife 
z Claus. 14. H. 6. m. 8.  of Sir Edmund Ferrer of Chartley Knight, and so descended unto William Lord Ferrer of Chartley her son and heir, who died 
a Claus. 29. H. 6. m. 23.  seized thereof in 28 H. 6. leaving arm his daughter and heir than the wife 
b Claus. 29. H. 6. m. 23.  of Walter Devereux Esquire; which Walter in 2 E. 4. (and so afterwards during that King's regn, and in 1 R. 3.) was summoned 
c Claus. de ijsd. an. in d●  to Parliament amongst the Barons, by the name of Walter Devereux de Ferrer Chevalier: whose grandchild Walter Viscount Hereford, settled it upon Edward his son by a second wife, and his heirs: which Edward built a fair House of brick, here, wherein he resided; and being created Baronet 25. Nou. 10● jac. departed this life 22. Sept. in 20● of that King's reign, leaving Sir Walter Devereux his son and heir, now Lord of this manor, Anno scil. 1640.   

Park-Hall.  
THis having been the chief seat of the Arden's for near CCC. years last past, had in 38 E. 3. the name 
d Ex au●●●. penès Rob. Ar●●n ar.  of Park-Hall, being situate in haya de Bromwich, the House (as it should seem by an ancient moat) then standing at the top of the hill, Southwards from the River. But in 2 H. 5. it was called Manerium de Park-Hall. As a member of Bromwich it did originally belong to the old Barons of Dudley, for so the tenure 
e Esc. 8. H. ●. ●. 85.  thereof implies: but when it came to the Arden's, or was by them imparked, I have not yet discovered. In 2 H. 8. I find 
f Inq super Depop. 9 H. ●.  that the Park was enlarged with Cxl. acres of Wood and Pasture, as also with x. acres of arable ground, by john Arden Esquire; by which it seems that the extent of it before, was not great: And that afterwards, scil. in 32 H. 8. it was called 
g Ex autog. ●●●es praef. ●. A.  Manerium de la log, alias Park-Hall. And here should I, according to my accustomed method, speak historically of the Arden's; but in regard that Curdworth, and Minworth have been of their inheritance, even from the Norman Conquest, I have thought it more proper to refer what I have to say of that ancient Family, thither.   

Water Orton.  
THis little village hath its name from the situation, standing near the River, and upon such an ascent. Before 32 H. 6. I have not found it termed a manor; but then by an 
h Claus. 32. H. 6. m. 11.  Inquisition taken after the death of Ralph de Arden, it was so reputed, coming to the same Ralph by the marriage of Eliz. the daughter and heir of Richard de Clodshale; to whose posterity it still continues. That it was originally, as a member of Aston, belonging to the old Barons of Dudley, there is no cause to doubt, considering that it hath so anciently been 
Ex. de Q●o W. 13. E. 1.  within the view of their Leet held at Bordsley, for all the Hamlets in Aston parish; and that it appears to have been held 
k Ib.  as Saltley was (the grant whereof from Gervase Paganell I have already vouched:) But that the Arden's had 
Cartul. Warw. 〈◊〉. 104. ● 105. a.  some lands therein, long before the match with Clodshale's heir, is as evident.  
There is, besides this, another manor (at least in reputation) within the precincts of this Hamlet; concerning which, there was a Fine 
m Term. Trin.  levied betwixt Francis Morgan and others plaintiffs, and Richard Tate, and others deforc. in 6 E. 6. (before which time I have not seen any mention of it) and whereof in 43 Eliz. Will. Tate, son of Barth. Tate was possessed: At which time I find it certified 
n Lib. 6. cedul.  to be held of Arden's manor before mentioned.  
The Inhabitants of this Village, being within the parish of Aston, did anciently 
o Northb. f. 117. b.  use to hear divine Service in the chapel of Bromwich: but in 20 E. 3. having built one of their own, they obtained licence 
p Northb. f. 117. b.  from Roger Northburgh then Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, for a Priest to perform the like service therein, for one year; provided that they should not retain any thing of their deuce from the Vicar of Aston: which licence bears date at Heywood 2 Aug. Anno 1346.  
For the antiquity of the Bridge, here, I cannot speak positively; but in 37 H. 6. I find, that Reginald Bowlers, than Bishop of this diocese, taking into his consideration, that it was out of repair, granted a special Indulgence 
q Bowl. f. 94. b.  of xl. days, bearing date 24. Sept. to all the Inhabitants of Coventre-Archdeaconry, who should within the space of three years next following, charitably contribute to the amendment thereof. But whether that Bridge was then of stone or not, I am not sure; for there is a tradition, that john Harman (alias Vessy) Bishop of Exeter in H. 8. time, built it and Curdworth bridge, at his own Charges; causing the stone, for that purpose, to be brought from the old Mannour-House of Sutton: of which Bishop I shall say more when I come to that place.   

Witton.  
THis was 
r Domesd. lib.  the freehold of one Staunchel before the Norman invasion; but afterwards, being disposed of, with Aston, to William Fitz Ausculfe, the same Staunchel became Tenant to this new Lord (as generally the native English were constrained to do,) so that at the time of the Conqueror's Survey, it was certified 
s Domesd. lib.  with the rest of Fitz Ausculf's lands in this county; and containing one hid, was valued at xx s. in which Record it is written Witone. But the next possessor thereof, afterwards, that I can yet discover, was Andrew de Wicton, who held 
t Claus. 25. H. 3. in d.  it in 25 H. 3. (being the first, perhaps, that became enfeoft thereof by one of the Batons of Dudley) at which time there was some dispute betwixt the same Andrew, and William de Pyrie touching the bounds betwixt this Lordship, and that of Pyrie in Staffordshire; whereupon the King directed his Precept 
u Claus. 25. H. 3. in d.  to the Sheriff of this county, to bring with him twelve discreet and lawful Knights of Warwickshire, having done the like to the Shiriff of Staffordshire; so that, upon Perambulation made, there might be certain meats and bounds exactly set forth betwixt them, which were to be certified to the King's Justices at the next Assize: and there it is written Wicton, which plainly shows, that though it be vulgarly pronounced Witton, the original occasion of its name was from the situate on that it hath so near the bent of the River.  
The next mention I find of it, is in 19 E. 1. upon the death of Roger de Someri Lord of Dudley; where it appears 
w Esc. 19 E. 1. n. 45.  that John the son of Will. Dyxele held it of the same Roger by the eighth part of a knights fee. Which John had issue John, who wrote 
x Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  himself Dominus de Wicton, in 18 E. 2. But in these Dixleys it continued not much longer: for in 14 E. 3. did Sarra the widow of the said john de Dixele, and John the son of john de Barre the elder, pass 
y F. levat. xv. Mich. 14. E. 3.  away the whole manor, excepting C. acres of Pasture and xl s. Rent, to Richard the son of Richard de Pyrie, and his heirs. To whom succeeded 
z Ex autog. penès Will. Booth ar.  Philip de Pyrie, whose widow Marion held 
a Ex autog. penès Will. Booth ar.  it in 35 E. 3. And in 
b Ex autog. penès Will. Booth ar.  47 E. 3. one William de la Hay with Marion his wife: which Marion, was (in all probability) daughter and heir to the said Philip: From whom, with Marion his daughter and heir, it devolved to 
c Ex autog. penès Will. Booth ar.  Thomas East, than Yeoman 
d Ex autog. penès T. East. de Yardley gen.  of the Crown, who in 5 H. 6. enjoyed 
e Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  it. Which Thomas had issue 
f Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  Thomas, and he Henry East 
g Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  of Hay-Hall in Yardley Com. Wigorn. that sold 
h Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  it to john B●n● a rich Draper in Coventre (of whom in Ward end I have made mention) who having 3. daughters and heirs, whereof Alice was married to Michael joiner of Coventre, this by Partition 
i Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  fell to her; and by her and her said husband was sold 
k Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  in 15 Eliz. to Edward Kynardsley Esquire, that had married Margaret one of the other sisters. From which Edward it descended to John his son and heir; who having first passed 
l Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  away the Fermes to sundry persons, in 18 jac. aliened 
m Ex autog penès eund. W.B.  the manor unto William Booth Esquire, an utter Barister of the Middle Temple (descended by a younger son from the Booths of Cheshire, as I have heard) whose son and heir William now enjoys it, being a Gentleman so well affected to Antiquities, that by his judicious observation of sundry notable things concerning this part of the county, which with much freeness he hath imparted toward this present work, he deserves a better acknowledgement from me, than by a few words can be expressed.   

Erdington.  
BEfore the Norman Invasion, Edwine Earl of Mercia was owner of this town; but afterwards, through the Conqueror's favour, did the same William Fitz Ausculf, of whom I have spoke in Aston, possess it. By the general Survey 
n Domesd. lib. , then taken, it was estimated at three hides, valued at xxx s. having a Mill rated at iii s. and woods containing one mile in length, & half a mile in breadth. As for the name, I am of opinion that it originally proceeded from some ancient possessor of it in the Saxon's time; perhaps Harding, for in Domesday-book, it is written Hardintone. Till King Stephan's, or the beginning of H. 2. time, certain it is, that the successors of the above mentioned William Fitz Ausculf, in the Barony of Dudley, continued owners of this place; but then was it granted 
o Lib. rub. f. 95. a.  to Henry surnamed the Erdinton, in respect of his residence here, by Gervase Paganell (one of those Barons) to hold by the service of a knight's fee: To whose descendants, in the male line, it continued till after the beginning of ward the fourth's reign; and being their principal seat, was strongly fortified with a large double moat, on the front and two other sides thereof; having the River for its better defence on the back part; within which moat was also an ancient chapel peculiar to the House, as by its ruins may be seen.  

Henricus de Erdinton 12 H. 2. 

Will. de Erdinton. 

Thomas de Erdinton 6 Joh.- Roesia de Cokefield relicta 2 H. 3. 

Egid. de Erdinton 14 H. 3. 

Domina Roisia de Erdinton.  
Matilda ux. Joh. de Lee fill. Thomae fill. Joh. Lee mil.  
Henr. de Erdinton miles 7 E. 1.- Matilda filia Rog. de Someri 1 E. 1.- Will. de Bifield secundus maritus. 

Henricus de Erdinton 19 E. 1.- Johanna filia & una haered. Thomae de Wolvey militis. 35 E. 1. 

Egidius de Erdinton miles 31 E. 3. Eliz. filia Thomae Tolthorp● de ..... in Com. Rutl. relicta 49 E. 3. 

Thomas de Erdinton miles 9 R. 2.- Margareta filia Thomae Corbet de Morton-Corbet in Com. Salop. 

Anna filia Thomae de Harecourt 18 R. 2.- Thomas de Erdinton 6 H. 4.- Sibilla ux. secunda 13 H. 6. 

Thomas Erdinton miles 19 H. 6.              
Maria ux. Will. filii Alani 2 H. 3.         
To which Henry succeeded William 
p Cartul. de Erdington penès T. Holt eq. aur. & Bar. , and to William, Thomas de Erdinton, who in 6 joh. had the Shirifalty 
q Pat. 6. Joh. m. 7.  of Salop. and Staffordshires: And at that time a chapel 
r Ex praef. Cartul. f. 159. a.  within his Mannour-house here at Erdington, concerning which there grew a difference betwixt the then Parson of Aston and him, which was at length thus determined, viz. that the Parson should receive from the said Thomas, the Tithe of all his profit arising out of Aston Mill, and he the said Thomas to make Oath that the mother Church of Aston should not have any detriment in Tithes or Oblations in respect thereof; the Priest there serving, promising, faithfully as much: As also that on the principal festivals, he the said Thomas, with his wife, children and Family, should repair thither, except there were good cause to the contrary, and especially upon the Feast day of S. Peter and Paul, bringing with him three Tapers of wax, weighing two pounds.  
This Thomas was Chamberlain 
I●. f. 221. a.  to King John, and received many great favours from him. In the eight of his reign he had 
I●. f. 22. b.  the manors of Kington and Norton, and in 14. the Lordships of Welinton and Shawbury, in Shropshire, bestowed 
u I●. f. 58. a.  on him by that King; with whom he had so much trust, that the next year following, he, with Ralph Fitz Nicholas (of whom in Stretton-Baskervile I have made some men●●on) was privately sent ambassador 
M●th. 〈◊〉. An. 1213.  to Admiralius Murmelius great King of Aphrica, Marrochia, and Spain, to let him know, that he would willingly deliver up this Kingdom, to hold of him by a certain Tribute, as also forsake the Christian Religion and cleave to the Law of Mahomet, in case he might have assistance from him; to such a desperate condition was he exposed by his rebellious Nobility. Upon his return from which embassy, I find that he compounded 
x Ex praef.. 〈◊〉. f. 1●1. b.  with Stephen de Staunton and Robert de Staunton, son and heir to the said Stephen, for their title to the Honour of Montgomeri, and the manors of Badmundfeld Pulton, Acton, and Lideham, belonging thereto; and had the King's confirmation 
〈◊〉 16. 〈…〉  thereupon. It seems that he had some title 
〈◊〉. Abud Westm. O●t. 〈◊〉. 9 H. 3. 〈◊〉. 3. in d.  to that Honour, by descent from Baldwin de bolers, unto whom King H. 1. gave 
a 〈◊〉. Abud Westm. O●t. 〈◊〉. 9 H. 3. 〈◊〉. 3. in d.  it with Sibyl de Falcise his niece, being sprung from the said Baldwin by his second wife.  
In 16 joh. he purchased 
〈…〉 59 ●●  the wardship and marriage of the son and heir to William F●tz Alan (a great Baron in Shropshire) with purpose to marry his daughter Mary unto him, which was accordingly effected 
c 〈…〉 8. ; in consideration whereof he was to pay 
 five thousand marks; for the performance whereof, Ranulph Earl of Chester, and several other of the great nobility became his 〈◊〉 
 And in 17. Joh. had command 
f 〈…〉 12.  from the King to hasten with some of his forces unto Tamworth Castle, in this county, to take out of it ●●l the Prisoners, Horse, arms, and ammunition therein, and to pull it down to the ground. After which ere long, scil. in 2. H. 3. he died 
g 〈…〉 H. 3. 〈…〉 , whereupon this Lordship, together with Aston, was (inter alia) assigned 
〈…〉 H. 3. 〈…〉  unto Roese de Cokefeld his widow, for her maintenance, until such time as her dowry should be set forth: leaving Giles 
Rot. F. 14. H 3. ●. 6.  his son and heir, of whom in 14 H. 3. the King accepted 
Rot. F. 14. H 3. ●. 6.  of C s. per annum, to be paid into his Exchequer, till all his Father's debts were run up, or that the said King should please to require them. From the 34. to the 51. of which King's reign, this Giles was a Justice 
 of Assize in this county: He was also a Benefactor to the Canons of St Thomas juxta Stafford; for it appears by a special Instrument 
Ex prae●●● Cartul. 〈…〉.  under their Covent Seal, that they granted to him, the admittance of a Canon into their monastery, upon his Presentation, and his heirs successively; to celebrate divine service there, at the Altar of St Thomas the Martyr, for the health of his soul, as also for the souls of his Father, Mother, and Ancestors: And likewise, that at the celebration of the mass of our Lady, in the Collect for the dead, the name of the said Giles should be always remembered, and after his decease his name registered in the martyrologue; and his Aniversary duly kept, in as ample manner as for their Patron.  
To the Monks of T●kford in Buckinghamshire, had he likewise been a friend, as may appear by their assignation 
n Ib f. 22. a.  of a Monk of that Covent, at their own proper costs, to sing for his soul, and the souls of his parents, within that monastery. To which Giles succeeded Henry his son and heir, who in 5 E. 1. was of the retinue 
o P●t. 5. E. 1. m. 24.  unto William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick in the wars of Wales, and made a Knight in that expedition, as I think; for in 7 E. 1. he had that 
p Ex. autog. penès greu. Verney eq. aur.  title. This Henry married 
q Claus. 1. E 1. in d. m. 3.  Maud daughter of Roger de Someri (Baron of Dudley) one of the coheirs of Nichola, daughter and coheir to Hugh de Albini Earl of Arunrundel; for which respect (as 'tis most probable) he bore for his arms 
r Ex autog. in Scac. in baga de Catesby  Azure two Lions passant Or, and sometimes with a border of Besants, having so near a resemblance to the Coat of Someri (scil. Or two Lions passant Azure.) He also, for the health of his soul, and the soul of her the said Maud, gave 
s Ex autog. in Cur. Augm.  to the Nuns of Catesby in Com. Northampt. towards supporting the charge of their Habits, and relief of poor people, the perpetual patronage of the Church at Yerdley in Worcestershire, to the intent that the fruits of the same Church should be appropriated to their use: in consideration whereof the said Nuns covenanted with 
t Ex praef. Cartul.  him, that so soon as they could obtain an appropriation thereof, they would thenceforth appoint one of the Canons of that their monastery, to celebrate divine Service daily to the world's end, for the souls of him the said Henry and Maud. and of Giles de Erdinton his Father, with all their Ancestors and Successors: and likewise solemnly keep the anniverssaries of him the said Henry, and of the Lady Roese his sister; and lastly, after his decease, bury his body in the chapel of S. Edmund before the Altar there, within the precincts of their monastery.  
And departed 
u Rot. F. 10 E. 1. m. 15.  this life in 10 E. 1. possessed of a fair estate in this County, so likewise in the Counties of Leicester, Salop. & Staff. then seized into 
w Ib.  the King's hands by reason of the minority of his heir: of which lands this manor of Erdington was (inter alia) assigned 
x Claus. 10. E. 1. m. 4.  for the dowry of the before specified Maud his wife; who, shorthly after, married 
y Rot. F. 14. E. 1. m. 13.  to William de Bifeild, without licence from the King; whereupon she gave 
z Rot. F. 14. E. 1. m. 13.  C li. Fine, for her Pardon. To this Henry de Erdinton succeeded 
a Esc. 19 E. 1. n. 45.  Henry his son and heir, who doing his homage in 23 E. 1 had livery 
b Claus. 23. E. 1. m. 9  of his Father's lands, and in 30 E. 1. performing the like homage, had also livery 
c Claus. 30. E. 1. m. 8.  of those lands which descended to him by inheritance from his mother, then deceased. This last mentioned Henry, in 3 E. 2. 
d Ex. praef. Cartul. f. 140. b.  procured Walter Laugton then Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, to ordain one john de Hull-Lemynton, a subdeacon, to celebrate divine Service within the private chapel of his Mannour-house here at Erdinton; undertaking to settle the sum of Lx s. per an. for his maintenance, and to preserve the said Bishop indemnified therein. For his public employments I find, that in 7 E. 2. he was constituted 
e Pat. 7. E. 2. p. 1. m. 3. in ced.  one of the Assessors and Receivers of a Fifteenth; as also a Commissioner 
* Pat. 7. E. 2. p. 2. m. 6.  for conservation of the Peace in this county: In 
f Pat 8. E. 2 in d. m. 32.  8. one of the Justices for the gaol-delivery at Warwick: 
g Ex praef. Cartul. f. 98 b.  In 9 one of the Collectors of Scurage, in arrear to the King for the wars of Scotland, in 28.31. and 34. years of his Father's reign. In which year likewise he was assigned 
h Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 1. m. 22.  to supervise, that both Men & arms, in this county, were in a fit order and readiness, according to the Statute of Winchester, for the Scotch expedition; being also 
i Ib. in d. m. 25.  constituted one of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick, and 
k Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 2. m. 6.  conservation of the Peace.  
In 11 E. 2. he was in Commission 
l Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 8.  to inquire what persons had, or should retain any soldiers, Horse or Foot, or to make confederacies or private meetings within this Shire. From that time till 
m Pat de iisd. an. in d.  14 E. 2. he was again one of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick, and in 17. of that King's reign, he is in the list 
n Ex Coll. H Ferrer.  of those Knights and other men at arms of this county, whose names were then certified into the chancery. This is he (as I suppose) that built the South I'll to the Parish-Church of Aston, commonly called Erdingto●s chancel; for I find that in 12 E. 2. he gave a 
o Ex praef. Cartul. f. 213 b  certain Rent seck of vi d. per annum, to the maintenance of the Gutter betwixt the Church and it, in which grant he calls it, Nova Capella beatae Mariae de Aston; and by Joane his wife, one 
p Ib. f. 74. b.  of the daughters and heirs unto Sir Thomas de Wolvey of Wolvey in this county, had 
q F. l●vat. xv. T●in. 3●. E. 1.  issue Giles de Erdinton, who in 19 E. 3. had a 
r Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 2. m. 31.  Pardon for not appearing to receive the honour of Knighthood before the Feast of S. Laurence the same year, according to the form of the King's Proclamation.  
This Sir Giles in 20 E. 3. was 
s Rot. Franc. 20. E. 3. in d. m. 15.  in the wars of France (the King himself being there in person) being of the retinue of john de 
t Rot. F. 23. E. 3. p. 2 m. 13.  Montgomery in that service: and in 23 E. 3. in 
u Rot. F. 26. E. 3. m. 12.  Commission for the levying of a xvth and Tenth in this county: So also in 
u Rot. F. 26. E. 3. m. 12.  26 E. 3. In 
w Ex autog. penes Joh. Lisle ar.  31 E. 3. he was a Knight, and bore 
x Ex autog. penes Joh. Lisle ar.  for his arms a bend over his Lions passant; and in 33 E. 3. one of the Commissioners, in this county, assigned for the arraying of men, for defence of the Realm, in the King's absence; which is the last mention I have seen of him. To whom succeeded Thomas his son and heir xxviii. years of age at 
y Claus. 49. E. 3. m. 40.  his father's death, viz. in 49 E. 3. who in 9 R. 2. served 
z Claus. 9 R. 2. in d. m. 22.  in the Parliament then held at Westminster, as one of the Knights for this Shire, being then a Knight, and 
a Esc 18. R. 2.  departed this life in 18 R. 2. leaving issue Thomas his son and heir; who being 
b Esc. 6. H. 4. n. 27.  30. years of age at his mother's death, in 6 H. 4. was in 5 H. 5. in Commission 
c Pat. 5. H. 5. p. 1. in d. m. 26.  for conservation of the Peace in this County; and in 8 H. 5. Shiriff 
d Rot. F. 8. H. 5. m. 10.  of this county, and Leicestershire; but died in or before 12 H. 6. as appears 
e Rot. F. 12. H. 6. m. 10.  by the respite given to Thomas his son and heir for doing his homage, being 
f Esc. 12. H. 6. n. 23.  then thirty years of age. Which Thomas was Shiriff 
g Rot F. 13. H. 6. m. 12.  of these Counties the next year following, and one of 
h Rot. ●. 18. H. 6. m. 16.  the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament of 18 H. 6. about which time he had the honour of Knighthood conferred upon him; for in 19 H. 6. I find him so styled 
i Pa●. 19 H 6 p. 1. in d. ●. 20. , being then in Commission touching a Joan of money to the King.  
In 24 H. 6. he again underwent the Office of Shiriff 
k R●t. ● 24. H. 6. m. 19 : In 28 H. 6. he was employed as a Commissioner 
l Pat. 28. H. 6. p. 1. m. 17.  for another Loan, and about 
m Rot. F. 28. H. 6. m. 6.  levying the subsidy then granted to the King in Parliament. In 
Pat. ●1. H 6 p. 1. m. 1.  31 H. 6. again for a Loan. In 39 H. 6. as also in 1 E. 4. he was constituted 
o Pat de iisd. ●n in d.  one of the Justices of Peace in this county. But notwithstanding these employments of trust by King H. 6. he stood more cordially affected to the House of York, as he manifested by declaring himself for Edward the fourth in his greatest straits; for which faithful service, in the second year of that King's reign, he had a grant 
q Pat. 2. E. 4. p. 1. m. 15.  of the manor of Bordsley, already spoke of, for his own life, and the life of Joyce his wife; which manor was then eschaeted to the Crown by the attainder of James Earl of Wiltshire. This is the man that founded the chantry in Aston Church 27 H. 6. (whereof I have there spoke) being the last of his Family that possessed this place. In 6 E. 4. he was joined in 
r Pat. 5. E. 4. p. 1. in d. m. 30.  Commission for the Peace in this county but what came of him I know not; for after 
s Rot. Parl. 7. E 4.  7 E. 4. I have seen no more mention of his name.  
The next owner thereof (concerning whom I find any authority) was 
t Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt  George Duke of Clarence, Sir William Harecourt Knight, being his Steward 
u Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt  here in 11 E. 4. After which, ere long, it came to the hands of one Robert Wright, but by what means I know not; who in 11 H. 7. past it 
w F. levat. Oct. Mart. , together with the advouson of the chantry of S. Mary Magdalen at Aston, unto Sir Reginald Bray Knight, (a great favourite to that King) which Sir Reginald having no issue, gave it, with other lands of great value, by his Testament 
x Blamy●. q. 26. , to Edmund his nephew, (scil. son to his brother John) Which Edmund in 21 H. 8. being then a Knight, sold 
y F. levat. term. Hill.  it, together with the advouson of the said chantry at Aston, to Francis Englefield Esquire, (afterwards Knight) from whom in 4 E. 6. it was purchased 
z F. levat. term. Pasch. 3. & 4. Ph. &. M.  by Humphrey Dimock Esquire, who left issue Francis and Henry; after the death of which Francis the same Henry, as engaged for his brother's debts, held 
c Ex autog. penès praef. T. Holt.  it during his life, and resided here, being then a Knight; but dying unmarried, Sir Walter Earl of Charborow in Dorsetshire possessed himself thereof, in right of Anne his wife, sole daughter and heir to the before specified Francis Dimock; and in 1 Car. sold it to Sir Walter Devereux Knight and Baronet. From which Sir Walter, it was purchased, in 23 Car. by Sir Thomas Holt of Aston before specified.   

Pipe.  
TH●s manor, lying within the precincts of Erdington, was anciently possessed 
d Ex vet. membr. penès H. Ferrer ar.  by one William Maunsel; who having his residence here, underwent the Office of 
e Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  Shiriff for this county and Leicestershire from 35. to the 40 H. 3. inclusive; and in 39 H. 3. was joined in 
f Pat. 39 H. 3. in d.  Commission with William Trussell, and Robert de Grendon for the finding out of certain notorious malefactors in this county: as also in 
g Pat. 52. H. 3. in d.  52. of the same King's reign for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick; and left issue one only daughter and heir, called Emme, married to Sir Henry de Harecourt Knight, which Sir Henry had issue 
h Ex praef. membr.  by her, one sole daughter named Margaret, whose wardship and marriage Richard de Pipe (having wedded her mother) purchased for an C. marks of john de Bishopston in 22 E. 1. and having so done, made her the wife 
i Ex praef. membr.  of john de Pipe, his son, by a former venture: which John had issue by her divers Children, as the Descent 
k Ex praef. membr.  in the following page showeth.  

Will. Maunsel de Erdinton. 

Ric. Pipe secundus maritus. 31 E. 1.- Emma filia & haeres.- Henr. de Harecourt miles 6. E. 1. 

Margareta- joh. de San. desterd obiit sine prole.    
Ric. Pipe secundus maritus.- ...... uxor prima. 

Joh. Pipe. 

Ric. Pipe. 

Henr. Pipe- Matilda fill. Geor gii de Castello. 

Joh. factus Canon. regul. in prioratu de Oveston in Com. Leic.- Ingrith ux. 1.   

joh. Henr. Thomas ob. s. p.  
Alianora. Katherine. Elizabetha. Margeria. ob. s. p.    
joh. Pipe monachus.  
Thom. Pipe Ab. de Stonley  
Rob. ob. in part. transm.  
Marg. monial. apud Godstow.  
Kath. monial. apud Litlemore.    
Will. ob. s. p.  
Rob. obiit s. p.  
Alianora ux. Philippi Beche.  
Margeria ux ...... Durvassal.  
Agnes ux. Rog. Blakenhole.      
Thomas Pipe Cler.     
By Richard, the eldest of which sons, it descended to Henry his son and heir; who by Ingrith his first wife, had many Children; all which, excepting Margery, died 
l Ibid.  (with their mother) of the Pestilence, so that the same Henry afterwards wedded a second wife, scil. Maud. the daughter of George de Castello, of whom he had but little joy: for not long after the marriage, he found that she was 
m Ibid.  with child by one john Boote his father's servant, at which he took such grief, that he died 
n Ibid.  before the child was born, viz. on the Feast day of St. Laurence 36 E. 3. being then also seized 
o Ibid.  of the manor of Morton-Daubenie in this county, as also of Staunton and Sitbeston in Leicestershire. Whereupon John D. of Lancaster, of whom as in right of the Honour of Leicester the said manor of Morton was held, seized 
p Ibid.  the said Margery, his surv●ving daughter, and John the son of Maud, so begotten as aforesaid, as his Wards; granting 
q Ibid.  them to john de Stafford his Clerk; who to prevent that ill begotten child of enjoying the inheritance, made 
Ibid.  him a Canon Regular in the priory of Duston in Leicestershire, where he died; and afterwards, having procured the said Margery to make a Feoffment unto one Peter Banaster a Priest, and others, of all her inheritance, to the use of him the said John and his heirs (which Feoffment bears date in 47 E. 3.) past 
Ibid.  it a way to Will. Paylington vicar of Radway and other Feoffees for the Abbot of Stoneley's use: whereupon they, by virtue of the King's licence, as also of Sir john de Botetourt Lord of Weoley, chief Lord of the Fee, granted 
t Ibid.  it to Thomas Pipe, than Abbot of Stoneley, and his successors for ever.  
To which Thomas Pipe succeeded john de Colshull; who with the Covent of that House, in consideration of CC. marks, sold 
u Ibid.  it to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick; from whom descending to the succeeding Earls, it came in 3 H. 7. to the Crown, with the rest of their lands, as in Warwick I have showed; where it rested till 36 H. 8. and then being passed out to Sir Will. Staunford, one of the Justices of the King's Bench, was by him sold 
w F. levat. T. Pasch. 38. H. 8.  in 37 H. 8. to john Butler a Citizen of London, whose widow Catherine (afterwards married to Anth. Throgmorton) and Ric. Butler son and heir to the said joh. Butler, aliened 
x Ex aut●g. ●●●ès T Ho●t eq. aur. & Bar  it to Edw. Holt Esquire in 11 Eliz. which Edw. sold it to Francis Dimock Esq. whose daughter and heir Anne, being married to Sir Walt. Earl, joined with him in the sale of it, together with Erdington already spoke of, unto Sir Walt. Devereux Kt. and Baronet; from whom it was also purchased by Sir Thomas Holt.  
Within the Precincts of Erdington there hath been a family of the Massies (descended from those of Cheshire) which by marriage of an heir Female of Holden (as I have heard) first settled here in H. 6. time. Of these John was a Justice of Peace in this county towards the later end of H. 8. time, and had issue Hugh, and he John; which last John, wasting his estate by excess, was the last that had to do here.   

Edgbaston.  
BEing past Erdington, Tame is enlarged by a Brook called Rhea, from the British word the, rheawdr, or rhedg, as, I conceive, which signifieth to run or flow, and seemeth to have its original from the Greek word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fluo: which torrent hath its rise from the foot of the Lickey hills in Wor●●stershire, whence passing on with a swift course, it enters this county here at Edgbaston, whereof I am next to take notice. In the Conqueror's Survey 
y Domesd. lib.  this is certified to contain two hides, having Woods that extended to 3. furlongs in length, and half a mile in breadth; all which were valued at xxx s. but there it is written Celboldestone, (which shows that the denomination of it originally grew from some ancient possessor thereof in the Saxons time) Will. Fitz Ausculf (of whom in Aston I have spoke) being then the chief Lord of it; but one Drew held it immediately of him. Whether this Drew were paternal ancestor to Henry surnamed the Egbaldeston, of whom there is mention 
z Rot. P. 30. H. 2.  in H. 2. time, I cannot directly affirm, but 'tis likely enough that he might so be, though Henry was the first, that I find, who assumed it for his surname.  
From which Henry descended another Henry, who being a Knight 
a Ex autog. penès Ric. Midlemore ar.  in 22 E. 1. gave for his Arms per pale indented Or and Azure, as by his Seal 
b Ex autog. penès Ric. Midlemore ar.  and other authorities appeareth. Which Coat hath not only a resemblance in the colours, but somewhat in the very charge, to the ancient arms of Bermingham (as in Bermingham may be seen) and therefore was doubtless assumed by the Family of Eggebaston in imitation of the other, in respect of their tenure 
c Esc. 19 E. 1. n. 45.  of this manor by military service of the Berminghams', who held 
d Claus. 16. E. 2. m 13.  it over of the Barons of Dudley. To this Henry de Eggebaston succeeded R●chard, whom I find entrusted with sundry great employments; viz. in 
e P●●. 7. E. 2 ● 1. m. 3. in ced.  7. and 
f Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 2. m. 12.  19 E. 2. as a Commissioner for assessing and collecting a Fifteenth in this county. In 
g Claus 11. E. 2. in d. m. 23.  11 for choosing of six hundred foot-soldiers for the wars in Scotland; as also a Commissioner 
h Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 1 in. d. m. 21.  for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick; In 
i Claus. 15. E. 2. in d. m. 6.  15 for the choice of 1800 Foot soldiers in this County and Leicestershire, and likewise to conduct 
k Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  them to Newcastle upon Tine to march against the Scots: and in 7 E. 3. for 
l Pat. 7. E. 3. p. 1. m. 14.  choosing and arraying of foot-soldiers for another. Scotch expedition.  

Henr. de Egebaston 30 H. 2. 

Ric. de Egebaston. 

Ric. de Egebaston miles.  
Will. dominus de Egebaston ● E. 1. 

Henr. de Egebaston miles 22 E. 1. 

Henr. de Egebaston.  
Joh. de Egebaston 8 E. 3. 

Joh. de Egebaston 28 E. 3.  
Henr. Midlemore 8 E. 3 

jocosa Midlemore Priorissa de Henwode 2 H. 4.  
Thomas Middlemore defunctus 11 H. 4.- Isabel filia & haeres 22 R. 2. Ric. Clodshale 2. maritus 3 H. 5. 

joh. Midlemore ar. defunctus 25 H. 6.- Agnes postea nupta Will. Lucy ar. 

Ric. Midlemore 15 H. 7.- Margeria filia Rob. Throkmorton mil. 

Thomas M●dlemore obiit 9 Dec. 12 H. 8- Anna filia Ric. Litleton de Pillaton in Com. Staff. ar. 

Rob. Midlemore Vicecomes Comitar. Warw. 9 Eliz.- Margeria. 

Ric. Midlemore- Anna soror & cohaeres Ric. Greswould de Solihullar. 

Rob. Midlemore obiit an. 1631.- Priscilla filia Joh. Brooke de Madeley in Com. Salop. ar. 

Ric. Midlemore- Maria filia Anth. Morgan de Weston in Com. Warw. ar. 

Robertus Midlemore aetat. 14 an. 1638.                      
Alicia uxor Will. de Edbritton.  
Ric. de Egebaston miles 17 E. 3. 

Ric. de Egebaston 21 E. 3. 

Isabel filia & haeres 22 R. 2          
Sibilla ux. Joh. de Parles.       
To him succeeded another Richard, who having in 2 R. 2. been employed, 
m Rot. F. 2. R. 2. m. 9  together with other persons of quality, for collecting a subsidy in this county, left issue Isabella his daughter and heir, by whom this Lordship became transferred to the line of Midlemore, wherein it continueth to this day: which Family before that time, had their seat at Mapleborough, in the Parish of Studley, whereof I have already spoke. Of Thomas, who wedded the said Isabella, it appears 
n Pat. 7. H. 4. p. 1. m. 22.  that he founded the chantry at Studley in 7 H. 4. (as I have there declared) and that he bore for his Arms party per Cheveron Argent and sable, two Moor-Cocks in chief, proper, and for his Crest the like Moor-Cock upon a tuft of Reedy-grass, as by his Seal 
o Penès praes. R. Midlemore  and the Church-windows at Studley appeareth. To whom succeeded John, who in 12 H. 6. amongst other the chief persons of note in this county, made Oath 
p Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  for the observance of certain Articles agreed on in the Parliament then held; and departing 
q Ex autog. penès praef● R. M.  this life in 25 H. 6. was buried in the Church, here, at Eggebaston, leaving Richard 
r Ex autog. penès praef● R. M.  his son and heir within age, who during such his minority, was in Ward 
s Ex autog. penès praef● R. M.  to Sir Will. Bermingham Kt. which Richard bequeathing 
t Blamyr q. 22.  his body to be buried in the churchyard at Eggebaston, and six pound of wa●e, in Tapers, to be burnt about it on the day of his funeral, left Margery his wife Executrix 
u Blamyr q. 22.  of his said Testament, who in her widowhood, vowing 
w Ex 〈◊〉 membr. penès praef. R. M.  chastity, built the fair Tower Steeple here, as the tradition is; and appointing 
x Thower q. 1.  her sepulture in this Church, directed that xx l. should be bestowed at her funeral, amongst Priests, Clerks, and poor people; as also that Sir john Baker, her own peculiar Priest, should sing therein for her, by the space of one whole year next after her decease, taking xl. s. wages, with meat, drink, and lodging.  
And moreover that 
y  Ibib. her Month's mind should be kept, during the space of one year next after her decease. To Robert Midlemore, her godson and Grandchild, she likewise gave 
z Ibib.  certain lands by her purchased in Hales-Owen, upon condition, that he and his heirs should find a Priest to be resident at Studley, there to sing for the soul of her late husband, and her own soul, with all their consanguinity and asfinitie● giving to the said Priest, and to every Priest, for his time being, in wages and salary, seven marks of lawful money, yearly, for ever: After which, viz. in 22 H. 8. she departed 
a Ibib.  this life. And now, having thus mentioned her Vow of chastity, to the end it may appear with what Ceremony the same was performed, I shall here exhibit the form of a Commission 
b Bowl. f. 2●9 a.  made by the Bishop of this diocese, for the effecting thereof.  
johannes (&c.) Cou. & Lich. Episc. dilecto fratri nostro N N. salutem, & fraternam in domino caritatem. Pe● pa●tem honestae mulieris Margeriae Midlemore relictae Ricardi Midlemore nostrae Dioc. nobis est humiliter supplicatum; quod cum ipsa propter ipsius animae salutem uberiorem, ac vidocitatis ordinem strictiorem, ad Dei honorem devotius ac celebrius servandnm, votum continentiae emittere, ac continentiane expressè & solempniter fovere; nec non in signum Viduitatis suae hujusmodi perpetu●, Deo dante, servando, Velum sive Peplum cum habitu hujusmodi Viduis, continentiam perpetuam expressè & solemniter profitentibus debitam & consuetam, seu ab eis communiter usitatam, sibi sumere, & ad vitam e● uti in ●●stitate, ut asserit, devotè intendat, ipsam ad hujusmidi suum pium propositum admittere dignaremur: Nosqu● hujusmodi supplicationem piam atque devotam, ac Deo ●lacabilem reputantes, aliasque multiplicis occupati, quo minus hujusmodi intentum praefatae Margeriae ad debitum valeamus perducere effectum; ad recipiendum igitur express & solenniter continentiae Votum, & Castitatis promissum dictae Margeriae; ac in signum hujusmodi continentiae & castitatis promisso perpetuo servando, eandem Margeriam Velandam seu Peplandam habitumque Viduitatis hujusmodi Viduis, ut praefertur ad Castitatis professionem dari & uti consuetum, cum unico Annulo assignandum, caeteraque omnia & singula faciendum, excercendum & expediendum quae in negotio hujusmodi de jure vel consuetudine necessaria seu oportuna fore dinoscuntur, vobis committimus potestatem per praesentes. Sigillo nostro signatum (&c.)  
But I return to the before specified Robert. He was a Justice 
c Pat. de i●s. an. in d.  of Peace in this County, from 3. & 4. Ph. & M. and in 9 Eliz. high Shiriff 
d Rot. P. de codem an.  of this Shire, single (for till than it with Leicestershire had but one Shiriff) referring what is to be said of his descendants, to the pedigree before inserted.  
The advouson of this Church (dedicated to St. Bartholomew) hath long appertained to the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield; but when first granted, I find not. In 12 E. 1. Henry de Egebaston brought an Assize ᵉ against them for the right of presentation thereto, but they soon came to an Agreement about it; for it appears that the very same year, he quitted 
f F levat. 〈◊〉. ●oh. Bapt. 12. E. 1.  to them all his right therein, in consideration whereof they gave him xx l. sterling: since which time they have found a Curate to officiate here.  

Arms upon several Gravestones in the Church, as they were long since observed by Mr. Will. Belcher.  
Upon the tombstone of john Midlemore and Agnes his wire.  
One Escocheon, wherein Midlemore and Edgbaston are quartered.  
Another with 3. Leopard's heads, by which it seems that she was the daughter of Waldeive.  
Upon the tombstone of Ric. Midlemore.  
Midlemore impaling Throkmorton.  
Upon that of Rob. Midlemore.  
Midlemore impaling Ermine a fesse frettè.  
But of these Monuments, I might have given a better account, had not the Church been utterly demolished by the Parliament forces, in the late wars, when they garrisoned Eggebaston-house.  
   

Bermingham.  
THis being a place very eminent for most commodities made of Iron, was in Edw. the Confessor's days, the freehold of one vlwine, but after the Norman invasion Will. Fitz Ausculf (whose seat was the Castle of Dudley) possessed it, with divers other towns hereabouts. But the Conqueror's Survey 
g D●mesd. 〈◊〉  I find it rated for 4. hides, having Woods of half a mile in length and 4. furlongs in breadth, all being then held of the same William, by one Richard, and valued at xx s. But that its appellation was originally taken from some ancient owner thereof, or planter here in the Saxons time, need not to be doubted, the last part of it, ●iz. ham denoting a home or dwelling, and the former manifesting itself to be a proper name. Whether the before specified Richard were paternal ancestor to those who afterwards assumed this place for their surname, I cannot positively affirm; but certain it is, that the Paganells (who immediately succeeded W. Fitz Ausculf in the enjoyment of Dudley Castle, and the substance of all other his lands) past it away, with other fair possessions, to be held by military service; for in 12 H. 2. amongst the knight's fees then certified 
h Lib. rub. f. 95. a.  by Gervase Paganell, it appears, that Peter de Bermingham held ix of him, de veteri feoffamento; so that it is thereby clear, that the Father of the same Peter, whose name 
i Cart. antiq. T. n. 34.  was William, if not his grandfather, became first enfeoft thereof in H. 1. time.  
This Peter, being Sewer 
k Ibid.  to the said Gervase Paganell, had a Castle 
l Ibid.  here, which stood scarce a Bow shoot from the Church, southwestwards; and by the grant 
m Ibid.  of K. H. 2. as also 
n Ibid.  of the same Gervase, in his presence, a weekly market thereat upon the Thursday, with the Liberties of Thol, theme, such, Sach, and Infangethef, to him and his heirs: Which market and privileges, K. Ric. 1. afterwards confirmed 
o Ib. n. 35.  to Will. de Bermingham, son and successor to the said Peter, who bore for his Arms Azure a bend lozengè Or, as by his seal 
p Penès Rad. Snead de kneel in Com. Staff.  and other authorities appeareth. Out of this Family (doubtless) came the Berminghams' of Ireland, who settled there very anciently; perhaps in H. 2. days, upon the first 
q MS. de rebus Hibern. in bibl. Bodl. [F. 99 Tom. 4.] p. 85.  Conquest of that Realm by Ric. Strongbow: for I find 
r Claus. 2. H. 3. m. 10.  that in 2 H. 3. there was a controversy touching the title of certain lands there, betwixt Eva de Bermingham, than the wife of G, de Marisco Justice of Ireland, and Reginald Talbot; for justification whereof the said Reginald pretended a Charter made to him by K. John, at such time as he was Earl of Moreton: and it is also manifest, that there was one Peter de Bermingham, an eminent man there, about that time, forasmuch as K. H. 3. in 18. of his reign, made him a grant 
s Pat. 18. H. 3. m. 4.  of xx. marks per an. to be received out of the Exchequer at Dublin, for his support in his service.  
But I must not here stand to trace down the descent of that Family in Ireland, it being besides my business; and therefore shall pass it by, with this only note 
t Cart. 12. E. 2. n. 12. , that in 12 E. 2. when Edward de Brus raised a rebellion in those parts, and caused himself to be crowned King of Ireland, through the singular valour and prudent conduct of john de Bermingham, than Commander in chief for the King against those rebels, the said Edw. de Brus, with a multitude of his party, were slain, and the rest routed; for which signal service, he the said John was created 
u Cart. 12. E. 2. n. 12.  Earl of loves, whose posterity do continue there in great honour till this day, bearing the ancient arms of this Family before expressed, with a Castle in the sinister part of the Shield, for a distinction.  

Willielmus. 

Petrus de Bermingham 12 H. 2. 

Will. de Bermingham. 

Will. de Bermingham occcisus in praelio de Evesham 49 H. 3.- Isabel filia Thomae de Estelegh. 

Will. de Bermingham 11 E. 1.- Isabel 32 E. 1. 

Will. de Bermingham 2 E 2.- Matilda relicta 1 E 3. 

Will. de Bermingham miles 5 E. 3. 

Will. fill. Will. Coleson de Walshall 2 maritus- Fulco de Bermingham miles 16 E. 3.- Eliz 50 E. 3. Johanna 5 E. 3. 

Baldw. de Berming. 13 R. 2. s. p.   

Will. de Bermingh. miles 40 E. 3. ob. s. p.- Cath. filia einiscia & cohaer. Will. de la Planch 30 E. 3.  
joh. de Berming. miles 6. R. 2. ob. s. p.- Eliz. altera fill. & cohaer. Will. de la Planch, ob. 2 H. 6. joh. de Clinton miles 3. maritus  
Thom. de Berm. mil. 2 R. 2.- Isabella fill. Joh. fill. Ric. de Whitacre. 

Eliz. filia & haeres.- Thomas de la Roche. 

Elena ux. Edm. Ferrer domini de Chartley 2 H. 6.  
Eliz. ux. Georgii Longvile ar.          
joh. de Bermingham 5 E. 3. 

Will. de Bermingham. 

Will. de Berm. mil. 27. H. 6. duxit Isab. fill. & haer. W. Hilton. 

Will. de Bermingham ob. 7 junii 15 H. 7. 

Nich. Bermingham. 

Edw. Bermingham aet. 3. an. 15 H. 7. Eliz. posteà nupta Will. Ludford de Ansley gen. deinde Will. Askeric gen. 2. & 3. Ph. & M. 

Anna filia & haeres ux or Ric. Atkinson.    
Will. Bermingham 14 H. 7.    
Henr. Bermingham. 

Will. Bermingham obiit 10 Aug. 1 Eliz.        
joh. de Berm. mil. 38. H. 6. 

Eliz. filia & haer. ux. Baldw. fill. Ric Bracebrig. 19 E. 4.    
Thomas de Bermingh. Arm. pro corp. Regis 24 H. 6.        
Henr. de Bermingmiles 3 E. 3. ob. s. p.    
D. Petrus de Bermingham defunctus 2 E. 2.- Ela filia & una haer. Will. de odingsell's ● E. 2. 

joh. de Bermingham Com. de loveth in Hibernia 12 E. 2.      
Petrus de Bermingham 18 H. 3.         
I now come to Will. de Bermingham, son and successor to the last mentioned William. In 25 H. 3. he had a suit 
w Pat. 25. H. 3. in d.  for certain lands, lying in this place, with John the son of Robert de Hathewy; for determination whereof certain Justices of Assize were then constituted. In 34 H. 3. he was by a special Pat. 
x Pat. 34. H. 3. m. 13.  exempted from serving on Juries; and the next year following had a Charter 
y Cart. 35. H. 3. m. 13.  for a fair to be annually held here, by the space of four days, beginning on the Eve of the Ascension (commonly called Holy Thursday) as also 
z Cart. 35. H. 3. m. 13.  Free warren in his manor of Hoggeston in Com. Buck. Not long after this, I find that there grew some dispute 
a F. levat. xv. Trin● 46. E. 3.  betwixt Rog. de Someri (Baron of Dudley) of whose Fee Bermingham was held, and this Will. de Bermingham, touching the services due by him to the said Roger for, this manor, with the members thereto belonging; for which he required that the same Will. should perform the service of eight Knights Fees, a half and fourth part, and also do suit to the Court at Dudley, for the knight's fees belonging thereto, once every three weeks: whereupon they came to an Agreement 
b F. levat. xv. Trin● 46. E. 3.  in 46 H. 3. viz. that the same Will. should do service for so many knight's fees, as aforesaid, and appear at the Court at Dudley only twice every year; scil. at that held next after Michaelmass, and that likewise after Easter: And moreover, that whensoever the King's Writ of Right should be executed there, id est that when of necessity all the Kts. and Peers of the same Court, holding by service military, were to be called thither to give Judgement in cases of difficulty; as also for trial of a thief, upon reasonable Summons he should not neglect to make his appearance.  
Upon which Agreement, the before specified Roger de Someri released to him his suit of Court from three weeks to three weeks. But the next thing memorable, that I find 
c Esc. 50. H. 3.  of this Will. de Bermingham is, that he sided with his Father in Law, Thomas de Astley, and the other Barons, in that grand Rebellion against King H. 3. and that, being slain in the battle of Evesham in 49 H. 3. and his lands extended, this his manor of Bermingham was rated at xl l. and the inheritance of it given 
d Pat. ●0. H. 3. m. 34.  by the K. with divers Lordships more, forfeited by others, unto Roger de Clifford, for his faithful service: Howbeit, by virtue of the Dictum de Kenilworth, (whereof I have there spoke) the greatest part of all men's lands so confiscate, being liable to Composition, this with the rest, upon satisfaction made, according to the tenor of that Decree, was repossessed by Will. de Bermingham, son and heir to the rebel; who in 11 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
e Ca●t. 11. E. 1. ●. 42.  of Freewarren throughout all his demesn lands here; as also within his manor of Stokton in Worcestershire, Shetteford in Com. Oxon. Maidencote in Berkshire, Hoggeston in Com. Buck. and Cristelton in Cheshire; which last (viz. Cristleton) was given 
f Ex autog. penès prae. ● Savade.  by Thomas de Estley, with Isabella his daughter in frank Marriage, to Will. de Bermingham, Father to the present William.  
In 13 E. 1. this Will. upon a Quo Warranto 
g Penès 〈◊〉 s●●c.  brought against him, and all others who exercised or claimed any Liberties, or privileges within their Lordships, exhibited K. Henry the 2. Charter for the Thursday market, Toll, Tem, Sak, Sok, and Infangenthef: And for the fair and Freewarren K. H. 3. Charter, pleading Prescription for Weyf●, Gallows, Court Leet, with Assize of Bread and Beer; all which were allowed. The next year following he had Letters 
h Pa●. 14. E. 1. 〈◊〉 d.  of protection, upon the King's purposed transfretation, whom he was to attend therein. Whether at that time he went b●y●nd Sea, considering it doth not appear by our Historians, that the King himself was out of England, I am uncertain; but in 25 of the same King's reign, it is manifest 
C●aus. 25. 〈…〉 in d. m 24.  that he was in Gascoin in his service, under the conduct 
k T. 〈◊〉 p. 35. n. 10.  of the Earl of Lincoln and john de S. John of basin (a great Baron) where intending to relieve Bellagard, then besieged by the Count of Arras, the said Earl and Baron divided their forces, the Lord S. John leading the Van through a Wood; who being presently encountered by the Enemy, and the Earl not seconding him, was overpowered with numbers and so routed 
l T. 〈◊〉 p. 35. n. 10. , himself with our Sir Will. de Bermingham and eight more Knights, besides Esquires very many, taken 
m T. 〈◊〉 p. 35. n. 10.  Prisoners, and carried in triumph to Paris.  
This Sir Will. de Bermingham died before the 32 of E. 1. for in that year do I find john de Ayleston Clerk presented 
n Ex au●●●●enès ●. & Cap. 〈◊〉.  to the Church of Bermingham by Isabella de Bermingham his widow, in whose Seal are 3. Escocheons, viz. one with the bend lozengè, another with a Lion rampant, and the third a Lion Rampant debruised with a Bend; but whose arms the two last are, except I knew the colours, is hard to say. From which Sir Will. descended another William, and Henry a younger son, afterwards a Knight 
o Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar. , who bore for his arms party per pale indented Argent and Sable, as by his Seal 
p Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  and certain ancient Rolls appeareth. Touching this last mentioned William. I find 
q Plac. coram R. term. Mich. 2. E. 2. rot. 94. , that in 2 E. 2. his bailiffs distrained divers Inhabitants of Bromsgrove and Norton (commonly called King's-Norton) in come Wigorn. for Toll in the market here at Bermingham; so that there grew a suit 
r Plac. coram R. term. Mich. 2. E. 2. rot. 94.  betwixt them: whereupon, producing the Charters of divers King's, as also that of Gervase Paganell, formerly mentioned, for justification of his market, he further alleged, that his Ancestors (for so the pleading calls them) had a market here before the Norman Conquest: But the men of Bromsgrove, and Norton, to this answered, that those Lordships, where they so inhabited, were of the ancient demesn of the Crown of England; and that they, as all other resident upon the like lands, aught to be freed from payment of Toll throughout the Realm for all petty commodities, as victual and the like, except it could appear that they did buy and sell as common Merchants; and were acquitted accordingly by the Judgement of the Court, having costs awarded them against the said Bailiffs.  
In 11 E. 2. this William was 
s Ex autog. penès praes. R. Arden.  a Kt. but after that, finding no more of him by that title, I have adventured to conclude the next mentioned William to be his son. Which William had many eminent employments; viz. in 18 E. 2. for 
t Pat. 18. E. 2. p. 1. m. 21.  choosing of 400. Foot-soldiers within this county, excepting the towns of Warwick and Coventre, and arming them for defence of the Realm; and likewise the same year for 
u Ib. m. 6.  the electing of Knights, Esquires, and other men at arms to attend the King into Gascoin. The next ensuing year he was a Commissioner 
w Claus. 19 E. 2. in d. m. 13.  appointed to inquire and certify the names of all those in this Shire, that having xl l. lands per an. had not received military arms, as also for 
x Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 1. m. 4.  the arraying of men according to the Statute of Winchester. In 20 E. 2. he had 
y Pat. 20. E. 2. m. 2.  the custody of Dudley Castle, with the appurtenances; but this was so granted to him by those that then exercised regal power in the King's name (for the King was then a Prisoner 
z vide T. Wals. , and shortly after deposed and murdered.) The Record 
a Pat. 20. E. 2. m. 2.  says that it was upon the forfeiture of Hugh le Despenser the younger: perhaps that upon the death of john de Someri, which happened 
b Rot. F. 16. E. 2. m. 14.  about 4. years before, leaving none but Female heirs, the same Hugh had the trust thereof (as the King's special Favourite) committed to his charge.  
In 1 E. 3. this William was in Commission 
c Pat. 1. E. 3. in d. m. 10.  with john de Merdak, for conservation of the Peace in this county, as also to put the Statute of Winchester in execution; so likewise in 
d Pat. 5. H. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 24.  5. E. 3. being at that time a 
e Ex Rot. vet. penès T. Lucy eq. aur.  Knight. I do not directly find how long he had the custody of Dudley Castle; but in 7 E. 3. 'tis evident that it was not out of his hands; for by his Patent 
f Pat. 20. E. 2. m. 2. , being to answer for the profits thence arising, unto the King's Exchequer, and then complaining 
g Claus. 7. E. 3. p. 2. m. 14.  that the Treasurer and Barons there, did refuse to admit of his account, whereby he had made defalcation, of such wages as had been paid to the Porter and watchman of the said Castle, and to the foresters and Keepers of the Chase of Pensened; as also of the Parks of Dudley, Seggeley, and the old Park, pertaining to the same Castle; there was a special Mandamus 
h Claus. 7. E. 3. p. 2. m. 14.  directed by the King to the said Treasurer and Barons, commanding them to let it pass. In 9 E. 3. he was in Commission 
i Claus. 9 E. 3. in d. m. 33.  for arraying of men, as well Knights, as others, according to their several states and degrees, in order to the Statute of Winchester; to the end that they might be in readiness for the defence of the Realm, whensoever they should be called upon: In which Commission he is called William de Bermingham senior; so also in two others the same year, the one 
k Pat. 9 E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 24.  for conservation of the Peace and the Statute of Northampton, and the other 
l Pat. 9 E. 3. p. 1. in d. m 32.  of Array.  
To this last Sir William succeeded Sir Fouk de Bermingham Knight; of whom the first mention 
m Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer ar. , that I find, is in 16 E. 3. he having then lent 48. marks to Sir Baldw. Frevill of Tamworth Castle, for which he had five Mills at Tamworth, (viz. 3. in Warwickshire and two in Staffordshire) in Lease for one year. In 20 E. 3. he was retained 
n R●t. Franc. 20. E 3. in d. m. 14.  by Thomas Bishop of Durham to attend the K●ng in his French expedition. 'Tis probable that in this voyage he used the Coat, which Sir Henry de Bermingham h●s uncle, bore, viz. party, per pale indented Arg. and Sable; for the next year following it appears, that he sealed 
o Ex autog. penè● Rob. Arden ar.  with it; though in 16 E. 3. with 
p Ex au●●g. penès prae●. I. Ferrer.  the bend lozengè (the ancient Coat of his Family) and a Label of 5. points. In 
q Claus. 25. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 27.  25 E. 3. ●e was one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster So also in 
r C●au●. 35. E. ●. ●n d. m. 38.  the Parliament of 35 E. 3. The same year was he first a Commissioner 
s P●t. 35. E 3. p. 2 in d m 33.  for conservation of the Peace in this county. In 
t C●au●. 36. E. 3. in d. m. 3.  36 he served again in the Parliament then held at Westminster, as one of the Knights for this Shire: so likewise in 
u Claus. de i●sd. an. in. d.  39 and 40 
w Claus. de i●●d. an. in. d.  E. 3. In the same 40th year he was 
x Pat. 40. E. 3. in d. m. 16.  one of the Commissioners of Array in this county, and likewise in 
y Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 32.  41 E. 3. and lastly in 
z Claus. 47. E. 3. in d. m. 1.  47 E. 3. one of the Kts. for the Shire in the Parliament held at Westminster.  
To him succeeded John his son and heir, who in 50 E. 3. was 
a F. de div. Come. levat. Oct. Hill. 50. E. 3.  a Knight and in 2 R. 2. Shiriff 
b Rot. F. 2. R. 2. m. 24.  of this county and Leicestershire. This John bore 
c Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon a●.  for his arms party per pale Arg. and Sable, as his Father last did: and in 4 R. 2. served 
d Claus. 4. R. 2. in d. m. 20.  in the Parliament at Northampton, as one of the Knights for this Shire, being the same year Shiriff 
e Rot. F. 4. R. 2. m. 23.  for the Counties of Buck. and Bedf. In 5 R. 2. he was again one 
f Claus. 5. R. 2. in d. m. 22.  of the Knights for this county, in the Parliament then held at Westminster, and a Commissioner 
g Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  for raising power against the rebels (id est the followers of Io●n Wicliff) So likewise 
h Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  the year next ensuing. In 8 R. 2. he served 
i Claus. 8. R. 2. in d. m. 27.  again in the Parliament at Westminster; was also a commissioner 
k Rot. F. 8. R. 2. m. 19  for the assessing a xvth. and Tenth then granted to the King; and the same year constituted Shiriff 
l Ib. m. 16.  for this county and Leicestershire: but the certain t●me of his death, I cannot discover. After which, Elizabeth his widow, one of the daughters and heirs 
m Claus. 35. E. 3. m. 4.  to William de la Plaunch, by whom he had no issue, married 
n Esc. 2. H. 6.  to the Lord Clinton, as in Maxstoke shall be showed, and held this Lordship of Bermingham, in dower, till her death, which happened not till 2 H. 6.  
But before I proceed further, it will not be incongruous (I hope) to say something of Sir Thomas de Bermingham Knight (brother to the before mentioned Sir John) especially because he had his residence in this county, and very likely here at Bermingham, though he was not Lord of the manor. In the Parliament held at Westminster 51 E. 3. he was one 
o Claus. 51. H. 3. in d. m. 12.  of the Knights for this Shire: The same year, and in 1 R. 2. a Commissioner 
p Pat. de ijsd. an in d.  of Array. In 2 R. 2. he served 
q Claus. 2. R. 2. in d. m. 22.  again as a Knight for this Shire, in the Parliament then held at Gloucester; and in another 
r Ib. m. 3.  at Westminster. In 3 R. 2. he was in commission 
s Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 5.  for arraying of men, and for assessing 
t Rot. F. 3. R. 2. m. 29.  a subsidy in this county; and wedded 
u Rot. Assi. 1. & 2. R. 2. War●. Leic. rot. 13.  Isabella the daughter of john de Whitacre, grandchild and heir to Richard, son of Richard, son of Simon de Whitacre (an ancient Family in this county, as in Whitacre shall be showed.) Which Isabella, in her widowhood, had 
w Rot. F. 9 R. 2. m. 8.  the custody of the lands in Wales, belonging to Thomas son and heir to S●r john de la Roche Knight deceased, committed to her during the minority of the said Thomas; unto whom she afterwards gave her daughter and heir Elizabeth in 
x Pasch. F. 5. H. 6. Warw. Leic. f. 105.  marriage. Which Elizabeth by the same Thomas de la Roche, left issue 
y Claus. 14. H. 6. m. 8.  Elene the wife of Edmund Lord Ferrer of Chartley, and Elizabeth of George Longvile Esquire; who were found 
z Claus. 14. H. 6. m. 8.  to be cousins and heirs to the before specified Sir john de Bermingham.  
Howbeit, the inheritance of this Lordship, was by some Entail (as it seems) settled upon the heir male of the Family, viz. another William de Bermingham, son of William, son (if I mistake not) to John, uncle to the before mentioned Sir Fouk: for it appears 
a Claus. 20. R. 2. in d. m. 7. , that in 20 Ric. 2. he confirmed unto certain Feoffees, to the use of the Lady Elizabeth, than the wife of Sir john de Clinton (but formerly of Sir john de Bermingham) an estate for life in this manor, saving the reversion to himself and his he●rs; and yet styled himself Dominus de Bermingham, before her death, as is evident by his presentation 
b Burgh. f. 11. b.  of a Priest in 4. H. 4. to Clodshales' chantry, in the Church of Saint Martin, here at Bermingham: And so (for aught I know) was reputed, notwithstanding the interest that Edm. Lord Ferrer of Chartley had therein, in right of Elene his wife, as by the Inquis. 
c Esc. 14. H. 6.  taken after his death may seem. This William Burmyncham was not much inferior to any of his Ancestors, for public employments in this county. In 1 H. 5. he served 
d Claus. 1. H. 5. in d. m. 12.  as one of the Knights for this Shire, in the Parliament then held at Westminster: yet afterwards till 17. H. 6. he lived retired, as it seems, but then he was first put in Commission 
f Pat. 17. H. 6. p. 1. in d. m. 36.  for conservation of the Peace, and the same year had a special exemption, that no Purveyor, or Victualler should take any provision within this his Lordship, for the expenses of the King's Household; in which Patent 
g Pat. 17. H. 6. p. 2. m. 13.  the King calls him dilectus Armiger noster. In this man's time; viz. in 19 H. 6. I find it certified 
h Pat. 19 H. 6. in d. m. 21.  that this Lordship of Bermingham was held of Sir john Sutton of Dudley Knight, as of his Castle of Dudley, by military service, scil. by Homage, fealty, and Escuage, that is to say when Escuage runneth at xl s. so much, and when more, more, and when less, less; and by suit to his Court at Segesley, called Knygton-Court, as also by Castleward.  
In ●21 H. 6. he underwent the Office of Shiriff 
i Rot. F. 21. H. 6. m. 19  for this county and Leicestershire, In 27. he was a Knight 
Pat. 27. H. 6. in d. ●. 32. . In 28 he was a Commissioner 
Rot. F. 1●. H. 6. m. ●●  for assessing a subsidy then granted to the King in Parliament; as also for treating 
Pat. 18. H. 6. p. 1. m. ●7.  with the people about lending money to the King: but after H. 6. time, I do not find him made use of, for any public service, whereby I conclude that he adhered to the House of Lancaster; for he died not till 
n E●c. 18. E. 4 n. 7.  18 E. 4. leaving William his son and heir than thirty years of age; I am of opinion that Thomas Bermingham, whom King H. 6. made one of the Esquires for his Body, was Brother to this Sir William: Which Thomas in 24 H. 6. had the grant 
o Pat 24. H. 6. p. 2. ●●.  of an annuity of L. marks to receive during life, for his daily attendance upon the same King's person, as Esquire of his Body; and within two years after was made Master of the King's Hawks, having a grant of the manor called the Mews, with the appurtenances, in reversion after the death of Sir Ralph Cromwell Knight, to hold for his life, with all the Fees belonging to that Office. But passing from him, I come to the last Sir William Bermingham of this Family; of whom I can say no more, than that he wedded 
R●t. F. ●●. H. 6. m. ●  Isabella the daughter and heir of William Hilton, and by her had issue William, who departed 
q E●●. 17. H. ●.  this li●e 7 junii 15 H. 7. leaving Edward his grandchild and heir, not much above three years old; whose Wardship, being in 17 H. 7. granted 
r Pat. 17. H. 8. p. 1.  by the King, to Edw. Lord Dudley, together with the custody of the lands of his inheritance; viz. the manors of Over-Worton, Netherworton, much Tewe, little Tewe, and Shutford in Com. Oxon. Hogston in Com. Buck. Byllesley in Com. Wigorn: and this of Bermyngham ● was purchased, it seems, by Elizabeth Bermyngham his mother; for I find that she afterwards sold 
s Ex autog. 〈◊〉 greu. Ver. ●●, eq. 〈◊〉.  it to William Coningsby Sergeant at Law.  
This Edward happened to be the last of the Family, that had to do here; For, being contemporary with that ambitious man john Dudley, afterwards Viscount L'isle (more commonly known by those greater titles, which he sometime had, viz. Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland) he was strangely wrested out of this Lordship: For the said John, having possessed himself of Dudley Castle, (as in Warwick I have showed) and observing Bermingham a fit ornament for so noble a seat, but being the principal residence of such a Family, as had for some Hundreds of years enjoyed it, not likely to be purchased from the then rightful owner, conspired by a wicked stratagem, to work him out of it, which he soon put in practice; the Story whereof is in substance thus, as by tradition from divers discreet persons I have heard; viz. that Dudley did set on some of his Agents to lodge in Bermingham, and to learn when Master Bermingham was to ride out from home; which being accordingly done, they so contrived their business, that one of their plot should ride leisurely before, so that they might soon, keeping but an ordinary pace, overtake him; whereupon they watched an opportunity to strike into Master Bermingham's company, as travellers, with whom they soberly road for a while; but being come up to their confederate, forthwith set upon him for his Purse, so that the villain thus seemingly robbed, makes pursuit after them, and likewise after Master Bermingham, as one of the pack; who being thereupon apprehended and prosecuted, apparently saw his danger. The business therefore now working according to Dudley's first design, there were others employed to Mr. Bermingham with overture, how he might save his Life, viz. to make the Viscount L'isle his friend, in giving up this Lordship of Bermingham to him; which, that it might bear the better colour, and be the more valid, was performed by yielding it to the King, and ratified by a special Act 
t Rot. Pat. 28. H. 8. n. 23.  of Parliament, the tenor whereof was as followeth.  Where Edward Byrmingham, late of Byrmingham in the county of Warwick Esquire, otherwise called Edward Byrmingham Esquire, is and standeth lawfully indettid to our sovereing Lord the King in divers great sums of money; and also standeth at the mercy of his Highness, for that the same Edward is at this present convicted of Felony; our said sovereign Lord the King, is contented and pleased, that for and in recompense and satisfaction to his grace of the said sums of money, to accept and take of the said Edward, the manor and Lordship of Byrmingham, otherwise called Byrmincham, with the appurtenances, lying and being in the county of Warwick, and all and singular other lands and tenements, reversions, Rents, Services, and hereditaments of the same Edward Byrmingham, set lying and being in the county of Warwick afforeseyde. Be it therefore ordained and enacted, by the authority of this present Parliament, that our said sovereine Lord the King, shall have hold and enjoy to him his heirs and assigns, for ever, the said manor and Lordship of Byrmingham (&c.) In which Act there is a reservation of xl l. per an. to the said Edward, and Elizabeth his wife, during their lives. 
Howbeit, after this, it was no less than nine years, ere the grant 
u Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 16.  of it from the Crown, to the said Viscount L'isle, was made; for it bears not date till December 21 37 H. 8. (perhaps on purpose, so deferred, that the world might the less censure him for this hard dealing) at which time the inheritance thereof, together with the Burgh of Bermingham and patronage of the rectory, late belonging unto the before specified Edward Bermingham, were passed unto him, with other lands lying in the Counties of Salop. Heref. and Worcester. But how short a time he enjoyed it, my Story of him as Earl of Warwick will further show; for being attainted, and losing his head in 1 M. whereby all, that he had, escha●ted to the Crown, the same Queen in 3. and 4. of her reign, by her Letters 
w Pat. 3. & 4. Ph & M. p. 12.  Pat. dated 9 Apr. granted the inheritance thereof to Thomas Marrow Esq. whose posterity (seated at Berkswell in this county) continue Lords of it till this day.  
Other particulars memorable, relating to this place, are as followeth; viz. in 35 H. 3. a grant 
x Claus. 35. H. 3. m. 25.  that another fair should be yearly kept here, for three days; sc. on the Eve of St. john Bapt. and the two days next following, the Shiriff of Worcestershire having then command to proclaim it accordingly throughout his Liberties. And that in 12 E. 2. the Inhabitants, at the instance of A●domare de Valence Earl of Pembroke, obtained a licence 
y Pat 12. E 2 p 2. m. 9  to take Toll of all vendible commodities brought hither to be sold for the space of three years; viz. for every Quarter of Corn a farthing, etc. towards paving the town: But this work was not perfectly completed within that time, nor of xv. years after; for in 7 E. 3. I find that they had another 
z Pat. E. 3. p. 1. m. 7.  Pat. to take Toll, in like manner, for the space of 3. years more.  

The hospital of St. Thomas the Apostle.  
THis was situate at that end of the town towards Wolverhampton, and on the right hand the road, almost opposite to the sign of the Bull: but touching the original Foundation thereof, I have not seen any farther testimony, than that Certificate 
a MS. penes S. A. eq. aur f. 14. b.  made by the Commissioners upon their Survey in 37 H. 8. where it is said they were informed, that the Ancestors of the Berminghams', Lords of Bermingham, erected it for one Priest to sing Mass daily therein, for the souls of the Founders for ever; as also that the late Lord of Bermingham (viz. Edw. Bermingham Esq.) did, inter alia, grant the patronage of it to one john Prettye for XCIX. years, which said John passed away his title therein, to Mr. Clem. Thr●kmorton Gentleman. And the first mention of it, that I find, is in 13 E. 1. where it appeareth 
b Esc. de Ad quod Damen. 13. E. 1. n. 128. , that Thomas de Maidenhache (of whom I have spoke in Aston) gave unto it ten acres of Heath in Aston, Wi●●. de Bermingham x. acres likewise, and Ranulph de Rokeby 3. acres of land in Saluteley. About that time were divers Cottages and lands, lying also in Bermingham and the adjacent Villages, given to it by sundry others; viz. xxii. acres of land, and half an acre of meadow, by the same Will. de Bermingham, and the rest by a number of ordinary persons; for all which the Prior and Brethren thereof, obtained the King's special pardon 
c Pat. 4. E. 2 p. 1 m. 3.  in 4 E. 2. in regard they had been given thereto after publication of the Statute of Mortmain made in 7 E. 1.  
In 24 E. 3. Foub de Bermingham and Ric. Spenser gave 
d E●c. A● quoth D 24. E. 3. n 18.  thereunto two messages and an 〈◊〉 ●crces of land lying in Aston, and Bermyngham, ●o find a Priest to celebrate divine service 〈◊〉 at the Altar of our Blessed Lady in the Church of the same hospital, for the souls of Will. le Mercer and Margery his wife, and of certain others. The clear yearly value of all which lands and tenements belonging thereto, over and above reprises, were in 26 H. 8. certified 
MS pe●●● S A. 〈…〉  to be viij l. v s. iii d. at which time Sir Edw. Tofte was chantry Priest there; but in 37 H. 8. the value, above reprises, was rated 
 at viij l. viij s. ix d.  
Patroni. 
Custodes sive Guardiani ejusdem Hospitalis.  D. Episcopus. 
Frater Rob. Marmion 16. Cal. Oct. 1326. 
Northb. f. 20. b.   D. Episcopus. 
joh Nevil confrater Non. nou. 1353. 
Ib. f. 57 a.   D. Fulco de Bermyncham miles. 
Rob. Cappe Cap. 6. Cal. junii 1361. 
Street. f. 8. a.   D. Fulco de Bermyncham miles. 
Thomas Edmund Pbr. 2 Non. Aug. 1369. 
Ib. f. 18. a.   D. joh. de Clinton miles. 
joh. Frotheward Pbr. 15. Nou. 1390. 
Sk. f. 12. a.   D. joh. de Clinton miles. 
joh. Cheyne 5. Sept. 1393. 
Ib f. 9 a.   Domina Eliz. de Clinton. 
Henr. Bradley Pbr. 22 Oct. 1398. 
Burgh. f. 4. a.   D. joh. Russell miles. 
Tho. Salpyn 24 Sept. 1403. 
Ib. f. 12. b.   D. Eliz. Domina de Clinton. 
Rob. Browe Cap. 7. Martii 1407. 
Ib. f. 19 b.   D. Eliz. Domina de Clinton. 
joh. Port. 5 Aug. 1412. 
Ib. f. 31. a.   D. Eliz. Domina de Clinton. 
Will. Prestwood Cap. 26. Oct. 1416. 
Bull. f. 5. a.   D. Eliz. Domina de Clinton. 
D. Henr. Drayton 16 Maii 1421. 
Heyw. f. 5. a.   Edw. Bermyngham. 
D. Edw. Tofte ult. Jan. 1521. 
Bl. f. 8. a.   Dominus Rex. 
Henr. Hody Cler. 6 Oct. 1538. 
Str. & P. f. 16. a.      

The gilled of the Holy Cross The Hall whereof, standing in New-street, is now the Free-School.  
The original hereof grew thus; In 6 R. 2. Thomas de Sheldon, John Colshill, John Goldsmyth, and Will. atte slow, having obtained licence 
g Pat. 6. R. 2. p. 1. m. 9  to grant lands of xx. marks per an. value, lying in Bermyngham and Eggebaston, for the maintenance of two Priests, to celebrate divine Service daily, to the honour of God, our blessed Lady his Mother, the Holy Cross, S. Thomas the Martyr and S. Katherine, in the Church of S. Martin here at Bermingham; within ten years after, the Inhabitants of this town, by the name of the Bailiffs and commonalty of Bermingham, procured a Patent 
h Pat. 16. R. 2. m. 15. Esc. de Ad quod D. 16. R. 2. n. 139.  from the same King, to found a gilled or perpetual fraternity, amongst themselves, to the honour of the Holy Cross, consisting not only of men and women of Bermingham, but other adjacent places; and to constitute a Master, with certain Wardens thereof: as also to erect a chantry of Priests, to celebrate divine Service in the said Church, for the souls of the Founders, and all the fraternity: for whose support and all other charges incumbent, there were Xviii. Messages iii tofts, six acres of land, and Xl. s. Rent lying in the above specified towns of Bermingham and Eggebaston then given thereto. The lands belonging to which gilled were in 37 H. 8. valued 
i MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 13. b.  at xxxi l. two s. x d. out of which, three Priests that sung Mass in the Church here, had Cvi s. viij d. a piece; An Organist Lxxiii s. three d.. The Common Midwife iiii s. per an. and the bellman vi s. viij d. but other reprises for brevity, I omit.  
Which lands, at the humble suit of the Inhabitants, in 5 E. 6. were assigned 
k Pat. 5. E. 6. p. 1.  by the King unto Will. Symons Gentleman, Richard Smalbroke then bailiff of the town, john Shilton, Richard swift, Will. Colemore the elder, Thomas Martial, Henry nuxoll, John Veysy, Will. Bogee, John King, Thomas Cowper, John Wylles, Will. Paynton, John Elyat, Will. Ascherig, Thomas Smith, Rob. Rastell, Will. Colemore the younger, Thomas Snocton, and William. Mychell, Inhabitants of this place, and to their successors, to be chosen in, upon the death or departure out of the town of any of the before recited persons, for the support and maintenance of a Free Grammar School, within Bermingham, to be called the Free Grammar School of K. Edw. the sixth, for the education and instruction of Children in Grammar for ever, with one schoolmaster and an Usher under him: And extending to the value of xx l. per an. were by the said Letters Pat. to continue unto the persons above specified and their successors, to be held of the said King his heirs and successors, as of his Castle of Kenilworth, in free and common Socage, paying xx s. yearly into the Court of Augmentation, at the Feast of S. Michael the archangel, for all demands and services whatsoever.  
The Church of Bermingham (dedicated to S●. Martin) was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
l MS. in Scac.  at seven marks and a half; but in 26 H. 8. at nineteen l. iii s. vi. d. at whic● came the Procurations and 
m MS. pe●nès S.. A eq. aur.  synodals amounted to xii s. vi d. per an.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes. etc.  D. Isabel quondam ux. domini Will. de Bermingham. 
Thomas de Hinkelgh Accol. 16 Cal. Martii 1360. 
Langt. f. 6. a.   D. Isabel quondam ux. domini Will. de Bermingham. 
Steph. de Segrave Pbr. 4 Cal. Maii 1304. 
Ib. ●. 7. a.   D. Isabel quondam ux. domini Will. de Bermingham. 
joh. de Ayleston Pbr. 9 Cal. nou. 1304. 
Ib.   D. Will. de Burmyncham miles. 
Rob. de Sh●●eford Pbr. 5 Id. Febr. 1336. 
Northb. f. 30. a.   Fulco de Bermyncham. 
Will. de Seggeley 17 Cal. julii 1349. 
Ib. ●. 48. a.   Fulco de Permyncham miles. 
Thomas de Dumbleton Pbr. Non nou. 1354. 
Ib. f. 59 a.   Fulco de Permyncham miles. 
Hugo de Wolvesey Pbr. 5 Cal. Aug. 1369. 
Strett. f. 18. a.   joh. de Clinton m●l. jure Eliz. ux. 
Thomas Darnall Pbr. 15 nou. 1396. 
Sk. f. 12. a.   Nobilis domina Eliz. D. de Clinton. 
Will. Thomes Cap. 10 nou. 1412. 
Burgh. f. 32. a.   Nobilis domina Eliz. D. de Clinton. 
Ric. Slowthur 4 Oct. 1414. 
Arund. f. 141. a.   Edmundus Ferrer miles D. de Chartley. 
joh. Waryn 8 julii 1428. 
Heyw. ●. 21. b.   Edmundus Ferrer miles D. de Chartley. 
Will. Hyde 16 Sept. 1432.  Edmundus Ferrer miles D. de Chartley. 
I. Armstrong ult. Aug. 1433. 
Ib. f. 28. b.   Edmundus Ferrer miles D. de Chartley. 
joh. Wardale utriusque jur. B. 
Ib. f. 32. a.   Elena relicta D. Edm. Ferrer. 
Henr. Simon Pbr. 21 Aug. 1436. 
Ib. f. 34. a.   W. Bermynchan ar. 
Humf. Jurdan Pb. 9 Oct. 1444. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   Edw. Sutton D. de Dudley, ratione custod. terr. D. de Bermingham. 
Ric. Sutton Art. Magr. 8 Maii 1504 
Ib. f. 42. b.   Edw. Litleton ar. ex concess. Ed. Bermingham ar. 
Ric. Myddlylmore Cler. 7. Julii 1536. 
Bl. f. 3. b.   D. Regina Eliz. 
Will. Wraxam Cler. 16 junii 1544. 
Str. & P. s. 14 a.   Thom. Smyth de Bermingham ex concess. Sam. marrow. 
Lucas Smith Cler. 8. Sep. 1578. 
Samp●. & B. f. 1. b.     

Clodshal's chantry.  
IN 4 E. 3. Walter de Clodshale (of Saltley) having obtained licence 
n Ex autog. penès S.A. eq. a●●.  from Will. de Bermyngham, chief Lord of the Fee, as also 
o Pat. 4. E. 3. p. 1. m. 10.  of the King, for the founding a chantry at the Altar of our Lady in this Church, gave 4. Messages, xx. acres of land and xviii. d. Rent, all lying in the town of Bermingham, for the maintenance of one Priest to celebrate divine Service there, for the souls of him the said Walter and Agnes his wife, their ancestors, and all the faithful deceased. And in 21 E, 3. did Ric. de Clodshale, (son and heir of the same Walter) give 
p Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 1●.  5. messages, ten acres of land, and x s. yearly Rent, lying also in Bermingham, for the support of another Priest to celebrate divine Service at the same Altar, for the good estate of him the said Richard and Alice his wife, during their lives in this world; and for their souls after their departure hence: as also for the souls of his Father and Mother; and likewise of Fouk de Bermingham and Joan his wife, and all the faithful deceased; an inventory of the Ornaments belonging to which Altar and Chantries, taken in An. 1424. (3 H. 6.) I have thought fit here to insert, as I find them by an Indenture 
q Penès R●b. Arden. ar.  of that date.  
Inpr. one old Misall prec. vi s. one Portvos prec. xl s. A peyre vestments the Chesypell of red Tartry, price of the vestments holl xxvi s. viij d. Item an Auter cloth with a front of blue ind wyrket with I. and ●. prec. x s. A Corporas prec. xii d. A Cas therefore with red silk with sterrs and moans prec. xx d. An other Vestment feriall, of fustian, the Chesibill, prec. in toto x s. Two other Corporasses prec. Two s. A cas for him of ray silk prec. xii d. An other Auter cloth with a Front bordallysaunder prec. xl d. Another Auter cloth steynet prec. Xuj d. Three Twayles prec. xviii d. Four other Auter clothes without fronts; one proc. xx d. a piece, Another prec. xii d. the third prec. vi d. the 〈◊〉 prec. iiii d. Two Cruets prec vi. d. Two Paxb●e●es prec. iiii d. Three pieces of old silk for the images prec. xl d. A Cofer in the Chapel prec. v s. Another Cofer in Sir Thomas Bromley's Chamber prec. Two ●. A folet of third; also a great portvos prec. C s. A vestment of the Cheyspel of purple silk prec. xxxiii s. iiii d. A Chalice with patyn and Spo●e prec. xxvi s. viij d. and this book vestment and Chalice were ye●ven by Sire Henry Wastneys' Priest: And also a new Missale prec. ix marks yeven by Sire Roger bug Priest.  
In 26 H. 8. the value 
r MS. penès S. A. eq aur ●. 58. b.  of the lands and tenements belonging thereto, was esteemed at Ci s. Sir Thomas Allen, and Sir john Grene Priests being then Wardens thereof: But in 37 H. 8. the value of these Chantries was divided 
s Ex ali● MS. penès'●●und. S. A. f. 13. a. ; that of the first by the name of Prima Cantaria beatae Mariae in parochia S. Martini, rated at Cxv s. xi. d. ob. over and above all reprises: and the other by the name of Secunda Cantaria in praedicta parochia at vi li. iiii d. ob. And after the dissolution of them, by the Statute of 1 E. 6. the lands belonging to the later, were in 4 E. 6. granted 
t Pat. 4. E. 6. p. 4.  out of the Crown to Will. Morice of Cheping-Angre in Essex Esquire, and Edw. Isaak of well in Kent, and their heirs: And in 7 E. 6. those appertaining to the other, sold 
u Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 2.  to Kenelm and john Throkmorton Esquires.   

Sutton.  
HAving now done with Bermingham, and tracing Rhea through the Parish of Aston, I come to its confluence with Tame; following which River about two miles lower, I find the accession of a pretty torrent from the North west, at the head whereof stands Sutton, being a large Parish, but a barren soil, and containeth divers Hamlets and places of note; viz. Wigginshill, Maney, Hill● Little Sutton, Warmley, Langley, Newhall, and Pedimore; of all which in their order.  
That this Sutton was originally so called from ●ts situation, there is no doubt; and therefore as it stands South to Lichfield, I am inclined to believe that the name at first arose. In Edw. the Confes●or's days Edwine Earl of Mercia was owner 
w dotard. 〈◊〉  of it; but after the Norman invasion the Conqueror held it in his own hands, as appeareth by the general Survey 
x dotard. 〈◊〉  shortly after made, wherein it is rated at viij hides, the Woods extending to two miles in length and one in breadth, and all valued at 4 l. But it continued not long in the Crown; for I find 
y Ex pervetusto Cod. MS. penès Rob. Arden. ●r. Vide Esc. 26. E. 1. n. 41.  that K. H. 1. past it away in exchange unto Roger Earl o● Warwick, for the manors of Hocham and Langham in Rutland; Habendum & tenendum dicium Manerium de Sutton (saith my authority) dicto Rogero Comiti & haeredibus ejus, cum omni libertate & regalitate, sine sectis ad Hundredum, sine solutione Scutagii, vel alicuius forinseci servitii, cum libero Chaceo inter Thame & Bourne, quae dividunt libertatem dicti Manerii ab aliis. Et habeat dictus Rogerus & haeredes sui unum Parcum & unam liberam Hayam in defension. Et habeant liberam Curiam suam ad voluntatem in omnibus liberis consuetudinibus cum visu Franci plegii. Item habeant boscum forinsecum, communem libere tenentibus, sine Ripario. Item habeant in dominico duas Carucatas terrae, & ●num molendinum aquaticum cum sectis. Item habeant Octodecem Cervos non nobiles.  
But it doth not appear by this that any yearly Rent was reserved to the King, his heirs, and successors, upon the said Exchange; therefore 'tis probable that by some other Agreement with that King, or King H. 2. it might be; For in the shiriffs' account 
z Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  of 23.24. and 25 H. 2. there is xxxix s. per an. answered to the King de Firma de Sutton. In 26 H. 2. xvii s. x d. de porquisitis; In 30 H. 2. xxxix s. de Firma: In 31 H. 2. Lii s. de Firma; and in 1 R. 1. iiii l. de Firma: howbeit, in these two last 'tis like some arrears are accounted, in regard that xxxix s. was the standing Rent or Ferm formerly due.  
The next thing, in order, to be spoke of, is the Chase, whereof the bounds extended (as by the before recited authority is evident) to the banks of Thame and Bourne (which Rivers are described by the Map) and so consequently out of the bounds of this county, aswell as into other Lordships within it, that are no members of Sutton: To give some reason therefore for this, I have looked further into the antiquity thereof; and do find, that whilst this Lordship continued in the King's hand, that which afterwards bore the name of the Chase, was then a Forest; and this appears by a special Inquisition 
a Ex vet. exempl. penès praef. R. ardent  taken in 3 E. 2. where the Jury say upon their Oaths, that they had heard their Ancestors affirm the same: For, that the ancient King's of England, before they limited themselves by Carta de Foresta in 9 H. 3. might and did make Forests where they pleased, Manwood, in his treatise of Forest Laws (whereunto I refer my Reader) doth sufficiently declare. And here, before I proceed further, I have thought fit to insert a copy of the bounds of this Chase, as by the before-specified Inquisition they are set down: Sez sount lez boundes trovez de la Chace de Sottone en Colfelde, & se commencez à la teste de Bourne; dekes à la Boltestile; & dekes tank à la Tindit hoc; & dekes tank à Mosewall; & dekes tank à le Holebrok: & dekes thank a le Thame; & dekes thank a Wolford brugge; & dekes thank a Schrafford brugge; & dekes thank a Wyford; & dekes thank a la teste de Bourne. Most of which places, if not all, are (I am sure) very well known at this day.  
That the Earl of Warwick so held it, with all privileges thereto anciently belonging, may appear by sundry testimonies, some of which I shall here point at. About the beginning of K. John's time, the Lord Basset of Draiton (a great Baron in these parts) erected a Park at Draiton-Basset, which being within the precincts of this Chase, and questioned by Waleran then Earl of Warwick, necessitated the said Lord Basset, rather than he would pull down his pales again, to come to an Agreement with the Earl; which accord 
b Penès Camer. Scac.  was in 3 I●●. and because 'tis very memorable, I will here recite it.  
Haec est finalis concordia inter Comitem Waleranum de Warewic querentem, & Radulfum Basset tenentem de una sepe in Draiton, quam idem Comes dixit fuisse levatam ad nocumentum Forestae suae de Colmesfeld, unde placitum conventionis summonitum est inter eos coram justiciariis domini Regis apud Covintriam; viz. Magistro Willielmo de Kilkenny & dominis Henrico de Barton & Nicholas de try; scilicet quod praedictus Comes concessit, & quietum clamavit, de se & haeredibus suis, praedicto Radulfo & haeredibus suis, praedictam sepem & totum Parcum de Draiton infra illam sepem inclusum. Et pro hac concessione & in pace dimissione, & quieta clamatione, praedictus Radulfus pro se & haeredibus suis concessit eidem Comiti & haeredibus suis, duos Damos idoneos quolibet anno de praedicto Parco, captos inter Assumptionem & Nativitatem beatae Mariae virgins; scil. de utroque Damo quatuor membra, & Capud, corio, & furcheto; ita quod praedictus Radulphus vel haeredes sui, per seipsos vel per nuncios suos, faciant habere Bailivis praedicti Comitis, vel haeredum suorum, ad Manerium ipsius Comitis de Sutton, praedictos duos Damos, sicut praedictum est, inter praedicta duo Festa. Et sciendum quod praedictum Parcum de Draiton ita clausum erit, quod totum erit integrum versus Forestam praedicti Comitis de Colmesfeld, & sine Bukestall.  
To this Agreement were witnesses 
c Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 100 b.  Thomas de Erdinton, than Shiriff of Staffordshire, Geffrey Sauvage, Hugh fill. Willielmi (id est de Hatton) Thomas de Ardern, Ralph de Mutton, Will. de Arderne, Rob. fill. Willielmi, Henr. fill. Sewalli (progenitor to the Shirleys) Hugh de Cuilli, Henr. de Ullenhale, Alex. de Mildecumbe, Jordan de Whitacre, and d●vers other. And that the succeeding Earls of Warwick still held it as their free Chase, the several Licenses 
d Ex praes. vet. cod. MS. penès R. Arden ar.  that they granted to sundry persons in their own peculiar lands and Woods, lying within the precincts thereof, do sufficiently manifest; viz. to Ralph de Limesi, by Will. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, to make a Park at Weford of his Wood called Ashehay, in 17 E. 1. In 18 E. 1. to Ralph Lord Basset to hunt in his Woods at Draiton. In 21 E. 1. to Will. de odingsell's to hunt in the Woods and fields of Weford, Thickbrome, and Hynts: So also to Will. Merg●ill and Rob. de la Ward in their lands and Woods at Hynts, etc. And that this Chase was of high esteem with those great Earls (who had here a very goodly manor House, with fair Pools near unto it) is evident, as I shall now further manifest.  
In 17 E. 1, the last recited Earl obtained a special Patent 
e Pat. 17. E. 1. m. 9  of the King, that during his life he might have free liberty to follow and pursue such of his Deer as, being hunted within this Chase, fled into the Forest of Kanc, and there to kill and bring them away, without any disturbance of the said King's Verderers or other Officers of the Forest: Nay the Earl was so tender in preserving his game, that though he had given liberty to the Lord Basset for hunting in his own Woods at Draiton; yet to the end it might appear that he excluded not himself, he questioned the same Lord Basset for his keeper's over-boldness in those Woods; So that Basset coming to an agreement 
f Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 101. a.  with him; it was concluded, that from thenceforth his Forester for Draiton-wood●, for the time being, should make Oath to the said Earl and his heirs, for his faithful custody of the Venison, and to make Attachments, and Presentments in the said Earl's Court at Sutton, touching the same: And that the Ranger to the said Earl and his heirs, for the time being, should oversee the Keepership of the Deer in those Woods, at his own pleasure, and make attachments for the same: As also that the Earl should have the one half of all Amerciaments, and recompense for Trespasses done to the Deer in those Woods, to be received by his bailiff of Sutton. Which Accord was made at Sutton on the Eve of Holy Rood day, in the presence of Sir john Clinton the younger Kt, Thomas Prior of Canwell, Anketill de L'isle, Rob. de Scheldon, Henr. de Mabely, Will. de Lee, John Russell, and others.  
In 21 E. 1. there being a complaint 
g Pat. 21. E. 1. m. 2.  made to the King, by the before specified Earl, that some misdemeanours had been committed by certain lewd persons in killing of Deer within this Chase, a special Commission was directed to Roger Lord Strange, to 〈…〉 punish them according to 〈…〉. And ●n 25 E. 1. John Lord of Little 〈◊〉 came to an Accord 
h Ex praef. cod. MS. penès R. Arden.  with the before specified Earl, for licence to enclose his Woods at Little ●●rre; as also to improve them by assarting, and for cutting of under-wood there, they being within the bounds of this Chase: for which liberty so granted he covenanted for himself and his heirs to pay yearly to the said Earl and his heirs six barbed Arrows on the Feast day of St. Michael, at his manor of Sutton.  
I now come to the manor. After the death of Thomas Earl of Warwick in 26 H. 3. it was, inter alia, assigned 
i Claus. 26. H. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  to Ela his Countess in dower: and in 31 H. 3. upon the Agreement 
k F. de div. Com. levat. 3. sept. Hill. 31. H. 3.  made betwixt john de Plessets, who had wedded Margery marshal, heir to the earldom of Warwick (as in Warwick is fully showed) and Will. Mauduit and Alice his wife (Aunt and afterwards heir to the same Margery) it was accorded, that the same john de Plessets, in case he survived his said wife, should enjoy this, inter alia, during his natural life. But the Countess Ela was then living and a long time after; for in 32 H. 3. Philip Marmiun (Lord of Tamworth Castle) brought an assize 
l Pat. 32. H. 3. ●n d.  against her for Common of pasture within this Lordship; and in 36 H. 3. had a special Charter 
m Cart. 36. H. 3. m. 27.  of Free warren granted to her, for life, in all her deme●n lands here, as also in divers other manors of her dower. After which, viz. in 13 E. 1. Will. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, than Lord thereof, claimed 
n Rot. de Quo W.  by Prescription a Court Leet here, with Assize of Bread and Beer, Free Chase, Infangthef, tumbril, Thewe, Weyf, and Gallows; and it being found that he and his ancestors had exercised all these Liberties and Privileges time out of mind, they were allowed.  
To the last William succeeded Guy de Beauchamp in the earldom of Warwick, and possession of this Lordship; who in 28 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
o Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 100 c.  for a weekly market here, upon the Tuesday, and a fair yearly, to begin on the Eve of the holy Trinity, and to continue for three days following: In the time of which Earl, viz. in 35 E. 1. the K. having received information, that the free Chase here at Sutton ● had been anciently a Forest, sc. in the time of the King's progenitors, before it came to the same Earl's Ancestors, made 
p Ib. b.  Henry de Spigurnell and Will. de Mortimer, Commissioners to inquire, whether it were so or not; and in case it should be found accordingly, then to certify when it was so disafforested, by whom, and for what reason; as also how it passed from the Crown: And the Shiriff of this county and Staffordshire, had thereupon command, to summon so many honest and lawful men, to try the same, as in their discretions they should think meet: But what return was made thereupon, I have not seen. Shortly after this, viz. in 3 E. 2. at a Court Leet and Court Baron, held for this manor, the ancient customs thereof, were certified by the Jury upon their Oaths; which, in regard they are very memorable, I have here 
q 〈…〉 exempt. ●●nès R. Ard●n.  transcribed.  
Inquisitio xii Juratorun capta ad hunc Visum coram Galfrido de Okenham Seneschallo, per Sacramentum Ancelmi de Cliftona, etc. juratorum oneratorum de antiquis consuetudinibus istius Dominii tam de libertate quam de bondagio quales consuetudines solebant facere & habere, ante Coronationem domini Henrici Regis, avi domini Regis nunc, à tempore Athelstani quondam Regis Angliae, per qu●m prius usum antiqui dominii & consuetudines fuerunt factae & ordinatae.  
Qui dicunt super Sacramentum suum; Quod unusquisque liber homo de Sutton praedicta, solebat terras & tenementa sua, vi & effectu Cartae suae originalis, tenere: Et si aliquod Placitum terrae fuerit inter aliquos liberos homines de isto Dominio solebant implacitari & terminari per Breve domini Regis secundùm Legem Angliae, coram justiciariis. Et illi homines de Bondagii tenura, qui tenuerunt integram virgatam terrae vel plus, solebant esse officiariti Regis, vel Domini, dum Domino placuerit, quicunque fuerint electi ad illud Officium.  
Item illi qui tenuerunt dimidiam virgatam terrae, velnocatam terrae. vel Cotagium de Bondagii tenura solebant esse Bedellum Manerii & Decennarium. Et etiam omnes illi qui tenuerunt in Bondagii tenura, solebant vocari Custumarii. Et quotiescunque Dominus ad venandum venerit illi Custumarii solebant fugare Waulassum & Stabulum in fugatione ferarum bestiarum secundùm quantitatem tenurae suae; ut illi qui tenuerunt integram virgatam terrae, per duos dies, & sic de aliis. Er solebant habere inter eos dimidiam partem feodi Woodwardi de venatione capta.  
Item solebant esse Custodes bruerae de Colfeild, quotiescunque fuerint electi per vicinos ad Curiam; & solebant emere & vendere liberè tam infra dominium de Sutton & extra, sint calumpnia; Et etiam solebant face●e sectam ad Curiam de Sutton de tribus septimanis ad tres septimanas, & solvere redditum Assisae cum Tallagio secundùm quantitatem hujusmodi Custumariorum ad quatuor anni terminos usuales, etc. Et solebant habere Housebote & Harbote secundùm quantitatem tenurae, per visum Forestariorum & Woodwardorum tempore Quadragessimae, sufficienter pro haiis & domibus emendandis super Bondagii tenura.  
Et post decessum hujusmodi Custumariorum, Dominus solebat habere nomine Heriot● melius animal, & non plus: Nec bona, nec catalla, nec in vitae nec post mortem hujusmodi Custumarii, nisi ea de causa quod primogenitus filius Domini vel filia fuerit maritandus; & tunc Dominus solebat habere, ad voluntatem suam, de hiis qui fuerunt mortui ante administrationem Executorum, tertiam partem omniorum bonorum hujusmodi Custumarii mortui. Et de vivis hujusmodi Custumarii, Dominus solebat similiter dimidiam partem habere omnium bonorum suorum, salvi● sufficienter bobus pro carucis, & juvencis lactandis, ad primogenitum filium vel filiam maritandam. Et si aliqui hujusmodi Custumariorum fecerint alienationem Bondagii tenurae suae alicui, solebant sursum reddere in Curia coram Seneschallo illam tenuram, & levare, & finem ●acere ad voluntatem Domini.  
Et etiam si aliqui de hujusmodi Custumariis exierint de Dominio, & noluerint plus trahere moram ibidem, solebant venire in Curian & sursum reddere in manum Domini tenuram suam Bondagii, cum omnibas equis suis masculis, & pullis masculis, & carectam ferro ligatam, porcis m●sculis, Panna sua integra, Lanea non formata, & meliorem Ollam suam eneam & exire & trahere moram ubicunq-voluerit, sine calampnia Domini, & ipse cum omni sequela sua esse Liber imperpetuum. Et etiam omnes tenentes tam Liberi quam Custumarii, solebant habere communem pasturam cum omnibus animalibus, infra Dominium de Sutton in omnibus forinsecis boscis, & aliis communibus locis, omni tempore anni. & etiam in omnibus separalibus locis à festo S. Mich. Archangeli, usque ad festum Purificationis beatae Mariae, exceptis Dominicis terris & Parco Domini, & etiam exceptis gardinis Vicinorum.  
Item nullus hujusmodi Custumariorum solebat molare bladum suum, nisi ad Molendinnm Domini aquaticum, dum Molendinum fuerit reparatum ad molandum, nisi solverint totum bladum suum Molendinario Domini prius; sub paena forisfacturae totius bladi, exceptis Tenentibus de Maney Windeley, & Wigula, qui molabant ad Molendinum Domini ventile de Maney. Et etiam dicunt quod audierunt antecessores dicere, quod tempore quo Manerium de Sutton praedicta, fuit in manibus Regum Angliae, tota Chacea fuit afforestata, & omnes Canes infra Forestam solebant esse impediati & amputati sinistro orello: Et postquam devenerunt in manum Comitis Warwici .... licentiam habere & tenere Canes opertias ex omni genere Canum, & non impediati. Et etiam omnes Tenentes, tam Custumarii, quam Liberi, solebant habere mortuum boscum in omnibus boscis ubicunque fuerit inventum ad focale.  
Et etiam omnes Liberè tenentes solebant summoniri ad apparendum per tres dies ante Curiam; & Custumarii similiter. Et si placitum debiti vel transgressionis, vel aliquod placitum fuerit inter vicinos; & Defendentes negaverint, & vadierint Legem versus Querentem, solebant facere Legem cum tertiamanu, & solebant se essoiniare de Communi secta Curiae, bina vice; & tertia comparere, & warantizare essoi●ium: Et similiter de placito tam Querentis quam Defendentis, bis de Placito, & bis de Lege essoiniari, & tertia vice venire, seu habere considerationom Curiae. Et Custumarii solebant bis amerciari in Curia per domos inventas super Bondagii tenura; & tertia, si non fuerit emendatus, solebant incurrere poenam ad voluxtatem Domini.  
Et praedicti Custumari● solebant reparare vadum circa Stagnum Molendini Domini de Sutton, in opere terreno, quotiescunque necesse fue●it per rationabilem praemoni●ionē praemoni●i: Et si non venerint solebant amerciari ad proximam Curiam sequentem: Et solebant amerciari similiter, si non venerint ad waulassum, quoties Dominus ad venandum venerit. Et omnes Custumarii, qui tenuerunt integram virgatam terrae de Bondagio, solebant operari cum Domino in Autumpno, per duos dies; & similiter omnes alii Custumarii ad quantitatem tenurae per rationabilem praemonitionem Praepositi; pro quo solebant habere unum Multonem pingue & iiii d. Panem album, & xii lagenas cervisiae; Et si non venerint, tunc solebant amerciari ad proximam Curiam sequentem.  
Et dicunt, quod omnes praedictae Consuetudines solebant fieri, & à tempore Regis Athelstan●, & tempore Regis Johannis, & ante Coronationem Henrici Regis: Et praedecessores praedictorum juratorum ....... & dicebant. Et dicunt quod Waleranus quondam Comes Warwici concessit, quod omnes praedictae consuetudines, & omnes aliae antiquae consuetudines, pro se & haered. suis, durabunt imperpetuum.  
The next things of note that I have observed concerning this Lordship, are these, viz. that in 9 E. 2. upon the death of Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, it was 
r Rot. F. 9 E. 2. m. 11.  valued at xxiiii l. iii d. ob. q. per an. as also the next ensuing year, in respect of the minority of his heir, committed 
s Rot. F. 10. E. 2. m. 2.  to the custody of john de Someri. And that in 17 E. 2. there was a notable robbery 
t Plac. coram. R. 17. E. 2. rot. 107.  committed upon a certain Road, thwarting that part of the Chase called Colfeild ● then, and yet known by the name of Rugewey, the party robbed being one Elias le Collier, and the sum of money taken from him CCC l. about nine of the Clock in the morning: whereupon he commenced his suit against the Inhabitants of this Hundred of Hemlingford, and those of the Hundred of Offlow in Staffordshire, according to the Statute of Winchester, for not prosecuting the Felons; in regard that the same Way, as the Record saith, divideth the Counties of Warwick and Stafford viz. leaving Sutton and Aston 〈◊〉 Bermingham, on the one side of it (of this county) and Bar, Alrewich, with part of Shenston in Com. Staff. on the other side; and had judgement to recover the money accordingly: whereupon Writts being directed to the Shiriffs of both Shires, to levy the said sum, return was made, that the people were so much indebted to the King, and impoverished by murrain of their cattles, dearth of Corn and other accidents, that they were not able to pay it. Nevertheless, it seems that the Shiriff pressing hard upon them, by virtue of several Writts to him directed, at the procurement of the party robbed, levied xl. marks of it. Much ado there was about this Money, the Bishop of cou. and Lich. pleading, for himself and his Tenants, immunity from such charges; and the county still shifting the payment; so that at length, they procured a Supersedeas from the King to stop any farther proceeding therein.  
Over part of this Chase there is another ancient Way called Ykenild-street (though not now much noted) being one of those four eminent ones made by the Romans, concerning which I have said something in my discourse of Watling-street; the tract whereof is yet to be seen in divers places within this county, especially here, and over a corner of Sutton Park; where, going over low grounds, it appeareth to be firm and high ridged up with gravel. This Way coming from Tinemouth in Northumberland, through Yorkshire, to Bolesover, and thence by Chesterfeild, through Scaresdale, comes over Morley-moore to Little Chester near Derby, and so over Egginton Heath, c●●●sseth the River Dove, at Monks-bridge, then over Burton-moore; and passing Trent at Whichnour-bridge, stretcheth through Alderwas-Hays; thence to Street-hey, and so to Wall (anciently called Etocetum) where it thwarts Watling-street: thence over Radley-moore, leaving Little Aston on the right hand, entereth this Lordship of Sutton (as the Map showeth) and so extendeth itself to Alcester in this county. Thence over Bitford-Bridge (leaving Cambden in Gloucestershire a liitle on the left hand) to Stow on the Woulds (where it crosseth the Fosse) and from Stow to Burford and over Isis at Newbridge, directly ●o Wallingford; and so through Winchester to Southampton.  
But I return. Perhaps the Tuesday market, formerly granted (as is before expressed) grew to be discontinued; for in 27 E. 3. Thomas de Beauchamp then Earl of Warwick (and Lord of this manor) obtained another Charter 
u Cart de an. 25.26. & 27. E. 3. n. 11.  for it upon the same day: by which he had likewise a grant of two fairs to be yearly kept here; sc. the one on the Eve of the Holy Trinity and two days after, the other on the Eve and day of St. Martin. With the other lands belonging to these great Earls this manor, at length, came to Ric. Nevil in right of Anne his wife (as in Warwick is showed) but towards the later end of H. 6. reign, when this haughty spirited Earl, sided with the House of York, it was seized by the King, and demised 
w Pat. 38. H. 6 p. 2. m. 14.  to Sir Edm. Mountfort Knight, one of his Carvers, for the term of x. years; and the Rangership of the Chase disposed 
x Ib. m. 13.  of by the same King, to john Holt Esq. one of his Household servants, to hold for term of life, with the Fees and profits thereof anciently due and payable. How it was afterwards (sc. in 14 E. 4.) taken from the said Anne, with the rest of the lands of her inheritance, and settled by Act of Parliament upon Isabella and Anne her Daughters, I have in UUarwick fully showed; as also how by a special grant, and Act of Parl. likewise, to strengthen the same, it came to the Crown: It now therefore remains to show the course of it since: in which disquisition I find, that K. H. 7. in 5. of his reign, assigned 
y Pat. 5. H. 7. m. 24.  it to the before specified Anne, to hold during her life.  
After which, ere long, the market being utterly forsaken 
〈…〉 4. f. 187.  the Town fell much to ruin; and the manor place was totally pulled 
〈…〉 4. f. 187.  down by one Win●st●n, who being employed as an Officer there for the King, made use of most of the timber for himself, selling the entire fabric of the Hall unto the Marq. Dorset, which was set 
〈…〉 4. f. 187.  up at Bradgate in Leicestershire And in this decayed condition did Sutton continue, till 
〈…〉 4. f. 187.  that john H●rman, ●lias ●e●sy Bishop of Exeter ● bearing a great affection thereto, in respect it was the pl●ce of his birth, having obtained 
〈◊〉 19 〈…〉 1.  of the King in 19 H. 8. certain parcels of enclosure here, called More crofts, and Hethe yards, and more than xl. acres of waist, with Licence to enclose it, the next year ensuing procured Letters Pat. 
〈◊〉 20. 〈…〉 2.  dated 16 Dec. for the making it a Corporation, by the name of a Warden and society, to consist of xxiiii. persons besides the Warden: As also another yearly fair on Simon and Iude's day, with a weekly market upon the Monday (the Tuesday market being discontinued) together with a Comm●n Hall or Monte Hall, for their assemblies, a Clerk of the Merca●e, and a Steward, and one or two Sergeants at Mace; the warden for the time being, t● be Coroner within the same Corporation; and that no Shiriff nor Bailiff shall meddle within their Liberties: Granting besides unto them the whole town and manor of Sutton-Colfeild; as also the Chase and Park, to hold to them and their successors for ever in Fee ferm at the Rent of Lviii. l. per a●. in which sort it continueth till this day.  
Concerning the parentage of this john Harman, I find that he was born in this Lordship, and of a Family residing 
 here, his Father's name being 
 Will. Harman, and his mother's Joane, daughter unto Henry Squier of Handsworth in Staffordshire (from which Henry is also descended my singular ●end M. Scipio squire now one of the Vice-Chamb●rlains in the Exchequer, a Gentleman of g●●a● knowledge in Antiquities, and a special further●● of this work) The first mention that I have 〈◊〉 of the said john Harman, is 
 in 11 H. 7. 〈◊〉 the King grants unto him, by the name of 〈◊〉 Harm●n D of Law, the free chapel of S. 〈…〉 within this his manor of Sutton in Colfield, with all the lands and possessions thereunto belonging for life: By which Pat. recital is made, that the same chapel, etc. was formerly granted also for life, unto one john Hermon 〈◊〉 in 20 H. 6. to celebrate D●vine Service therein according to the Ordination of the Founders thereof; and confirmed to him by ●eorge Duke of Clarence (in right of his earldom of Warwick) 12 O●t. 11 E. 4. and then, viz. 11 H. 7. surrendered to the King and cancelled to make way for this grant: Of which chapel, all I have seen else, is only, that in 2 E. 3. the King in respect of the ●●en Earl of UUarwick's minority conferred 
〈◊〉 2. E. 〈…〉  it upon Thomas de Hampton Clerk, as a Donative.  
But I return to john Hermon. He was afterwards; viz. in 22 H. 7. Vicar 
〈…〉 11. H. 8.  of St. M●chael's Church in Coventre: Next Dean 
 of the royal chapel at UUindsor to K. H. 8. Homo cui nec eruditio decrat, nec prudentia; morum porro comitate insignis perhibetur (saith Godwyn 
Godw. ● P●ae●ul. ●. ●●4. ) For which his abilities, being highly esteemed of the King, he was employed on sundry Embassies, made Tutor to the Lady Marie (than the King's only Daughter) and precedent of Wales; and after the death of Hugh Oldham Bishop of Exeter, advanced to that See, being consecrated 6 Dec. an. 1519 (11 H. 8.) To this town he bore a special affection; and besides the procuring it to be incorporate (as I have said) bestowed very great cost, aswell for ornament as enriching thereof; sc. 
o Ex prae●. 〈◊〉 MS. p●nès prae●. L. Smith.  The Mo●● Hall, with a Prison under it, and a market place, he built, at the charge of xxxv l. v s. vi d. enclosed all the Coppices called the seven Heys, and set up Gates and Locks to them, at xliii l. two s. vi. d. Paved the whole Town, at xl. l. i●i s viij d. Stored the Park with Mares, Colts, and Horses at xl l. Gave to the ditching and Quicksetting thereof at one time xuj l. viij s. x. d. And at another x l. xuj s. viij d. Paid for weights and Balances, and the Warden's expenses at the first Leet xli s. For the Organs in the Church (an. 22 H. 8.) xiiii l. two s. viij d. For building of two isles to the Church (an. 25 H. 8.) XCu l. xii s. two d. Besides the finishing of them iiii l. vi s. xi d. Built the School and endowed it, as I shall further show anon. Destroyed the Chase for the benefit of the Poor, who for xx d. per an. had keeping for their Cows; and gave a meadow for Hay to the poor Widows, appointing the Coppices to be for Fewell to the Inhabitants.  
Nay so great a desire had he, that it should increase in people and wealth; not doubting but that the barrenness of the soil would give an edge unto industry, that building 
p Ib.  Li. stone Houses within the precincts of the Lordship, he began 
q Ib.  to set up a trade of clothing there, in making Kerseys, in imitation of Devonshire, which he saw had much enrich that County: But so much did he impoverish his bishopric, to do these things, that (as Godwyn observes) what was so founded upon sacrilege, thrived but little: for this clothing trade being soon neglected, his design therein came to nothing: Neither had that better success wherewith he advanced his kindred, which continued not to them for three generations. The later part of his days, he spent 
r Ib.  here at Sutton, having built 
s Ib.  from the ground, a very fair House (North East near a mile from the Town) called Moor Hall; where he lived very hospitably, having of his retinue 
t Ib.  Cxl. men in Scarlet. Caps and Gowns, his household expenses then amounting to 1500 l. per an. (which was no small sum at that time.) To Bulloin he sent 
u Ib.  xx. able men with K. H. 8. and C l. with them; and twice as many to Norwich field, giving also money ex-ordinary with them, for their support, in case any fell sick by the way: and afterwards, in recompense of their service, bestowed 
w Ib.  on them lands and live.  
And for prevention of Robberies, which were in those days frequent upon the Road over Bassets-Heath (leading from Litchfeild towards London) he erected 
x Ex autog. penes Will. Per●hale aur.  a House, upon a piece of waste called Cotysmore, contaning nine acres of gr●und, lying in a kind of desert place, near to Canwell-yate; which place, as by an Autograph 
y Ex autog. penes Will. Per●hale aur.  I have seen, was deservedly called La●ro●um spelunca & receptaculum, wherein he placed one of his own domestic Servants, to ●eside, paying two s. yearly at Michaelmass to himself and his heirs, and xviii d. to the Warden and Fellowship of Sutton, and their Successors. At his own proper costs he also built 
z Ex praef. M S. penès L. S.  two Stone Br●dges within 3. miles of Sutton; viz. at Curdworth, and Water-Orton: and for that purpose (as the tradition is) pulled down the remainder of the ancient manor House (which stood about a furlong Westwards from the Church.) And departing this world at the age 
a Ex praef. M S. penès L. S.  of Ciii years, lieth buried on the North side of the chancel here at Sutton, having a fair Monument there, with his sta●●●e mitred and vested for the Altar, as I shall show anon.  
Of the before specified manor House, I may not omit to observe, that it stood very delightfully, having not only the Chase for pleasure of hunting but d●vers large Pools near at hand; as also a chapel 
b Ex Comp Ball. Warw. 〈…〉 S. A ch●r eq. aur.  within it (that of St. 〈◊〉 before sp●ke of, as I take it) wherein the Priest tha● celebrated divine service in 24 H. 6. had xxxiii s. iiii d. per an. for his stipend. Concerning which Pools, being in number four, I have observed, that Sir Ralph Bracebrigge of Kingsbury Kt. having a Lease 
c Ib.  of them for term of life, from 7 H. 5. covenanted to pay the yearly Rent of x l. or Cxx. B●emes, the price of each B●eme reckoned at xx d. but if they should happen to be at a greater rate, then to be allowed back proportionably. Whereunto I shall add part of an account 
Ib.  made by the before recited Earl of Warwick's bailiff in 32 H. 6. that the price of 〈◊〉 Fish in th●se days, compared with other th●ng, may the better appear.  
Item John Bu●bage and Will. L●mpe ●●r ●●●hing on Wednesday nexte b●●●r the exaltation of the ●ros, and died ●●ke it Brews, and were lad to my Lord to Lychefelde, be Will. Alyn; And to the said Fyc●ers ●yre and f●r her 〈…〉 me●e and horsmete iii s. x d.  
Item the same Fychers were send for again, on Thursday nexte af●●r the exaltation, and was the● Thursday, Frydaie, and Setyrday, and 〈…〉 Brenis, their hire and there costs iiii s. viij d. I●●m the ●osts of b●kyng the said iiii. 〈…〉 xii d. Item in Sp●e, Pep●r, Saf●●rm, Ci●●● and Synamum vi d. I●em the costs of caring the said iiii. Bre●●s to Mydlam to my Lord in the North country, be Thomas Harys of Suttun, x s.  
Item for the Swans, f●ur quarter ●te●, and a bushel, two quarter of him a 〈…〉 quarter and a bushel a streke iii d. (seven ●. x ●.)  
The Church (dedicated to the H ● 〈◊〉) was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) val●●d 
d M S. in S●ar.  a● xx 〈◊〉: and in 
e M S. penès S A. eq. aur. f. 59 a.  26 H. 8. at xxxiii l. ix s. over and about xii s. yearly allowed for Procurat●●es and synodals.  
Here was in this Church a certain 〈◊〉 founded 
f Ex alio 〈◊〉 ●enès 〈◊〉 S. A. p. 14. b.  by one Thomas Broad 〈◊〉 (but 〈…〉 when appears not) for one 〈…〉 an● to pray for the soul of the said 〈◊〉 Parents; the value of the Lands and 〈◊〉 belonging thereto, being in 26 H. 8. 〈◊〉 at Cvi s. 
g Ex te●ult. MS.  viij d. and in 37 H. 8. at C●●.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumben●e●, etc.  Edwardus Rex Angl●● hac vic● Patronus. 

Lang● f. 78. a.  R●●. ●illari 7 Id. Maii 1317.  Thomas de bellocampo Comes Warwici. 

Northb. f. 5●. b.  joh. de Buk●ingham Accol. 4 Nor. jan. 1345.  Thomas de bellocampo Comes Warwici. 

Ib. f. 47. b.  Will. de Sharneburne Cap. 2 Id. ●an. 1348.  Thomas de bellocampo Comes Warwici. 

I●. f. ●●. a.  Sim. Basset de Sapcote Cler. 3. Cal. Sept. 1349.  Thomas de bellocampo Comes Warwici. 

Strett. f. 3. b.  Will. de Barton Cler 15 Cal. Aug. 1361.  Thomas de bellocampo Comes Warwici. 

Ib. f. 9 a.  Rad. de Friseby Pbr. 12 Cal. Sept. 1361.  Thomas de bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Rog. de Tangley Pbr. 3 Sept. 1382. 
Ib. f. 29. b.   Thomas de bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Nich. Stokes 5 junii 1389. 
Sk. f. 4. a.   Thomas de bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Rad. Bromley Cler. 13 Sept. 1391. 
Ib. f. 6. b.   Thomas de bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Thomas Henster Pbr. penuli. Jan. 1391. 
Ib.   Thomas de bellocampo Co. Warw. 
Ric. pen 16 Apr. 1397. 
Ib. f. 13. a.   Thom. Dux Surr. Co. Cantii. 
joh. de Malverne Pbr. 4 jan. 1397. 
Ib. b.   Henr. Rex Angl. ratione minoris aet. Ric. Comitis warw. 
Ric Penne Cap. .... 1401. 
Burgh. f. 9 a.   ●ic. de Bellocampo Co. warw. 
Ludou. Beelte 15 Maii 1412. 
Burgh. f. 30. a.   joh. Verney, & alai, Ric. Comite 
joh. Arundel 8 Apr. 1431. 
H●yw. f. 25. b.   Warw. in part. transmar. existente. 
 Ric. de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
joh. adam's Pbr. 2 Martii 1433. 
Ib. f. 30. a.   Ric. de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
Thomas Hill Cler. 12 Dec. 1436. 
Ib. f. 25● a.   Henr. 7 Rex Angl. 
Edw. Scot Legum Dr. 24 Apr. 1499. 
Bow●● ●0● b.   Henr. 7 Rex Angl. 
Magr. joh. Taylour Decret. Dr. 4 Feb. 1504 
Bl. f. 3. b.   Henr. 8 Rex. Angl. 
D. Georgius Henege 15 jan. 1516. 
Ib. f. 7. b.   Henr. 8 Rex. Angl. 
joh. ●urges S. Theol. Bac. 27 Maii 1521. 
Ib.   Henr. 8 Rex. Angl. 
Rad Wendon 29 Martii 1527. 
Ib. f. 12. b.   Thomas Gybbons ar. 
I●h F●don Cler. 2 nou. 1563. 
B●●t●. bund. 〈◊〉.   Eliz. Angl. Regina. 
Petrus Sanke●●● in Art. Magr. 28 nou. 1583. 
Bund. b.   ●liz. E●yot vidua. 
R●ges E●●et Cler. 5 Oct. 15●5. 
  Rob. Sh●lton Gen. 
Io●. ●urges in Art. Magr. Med●ci●ae Dr. 14 I●lii 16●7. 
   

Monumental Inscriptions in the North I'll.  
Hic iacet Agnes Filia junior Willielmi Harman domini de Morehall, nupta Willielmo Gibons, per quem habuit duos Filios. Johannem clericum & Thomam, & tres Filias seniorem nuptam Thome Keene & tertia●● nuptam Edwardo East; que Agnes mater obiit 5. die Februarii an. MD xx.  
Orate pro animabus Johannis Leveson & Amicie uroris sue, qui habuerunt exitum Willielmum Cancellarium ecclesie cathedralis Exon. & Eliz. nuptam Thome Yard armigero comitatus Devonie. ac Annam nuptam Georgio Robinson Mercatori Londinensi.    

The Grammar School, here, founded by the before mentioned Bishop of Exeter, after this 
h Ex autog. penès 〈◊〉 & socket. de Sutton.  sort.  
FIrst whereas the annual Rent of seven l. formerly, by virtue of a certain Feoffment, had been received to the disposal of the same B●shop, either for the maintenance of a Priest to celebrate divine Service ●●●ce every week in the Parish Church of Sutton, or else of an h●●est layman, ●uffi●en●●y learned and skilful to teach Grammar and rhetoric within the ●aid town, was by him appointed to be allowed and paid for the 〈◊〉 of a firman to teach grammar and rhetoric, as abovesaid; and that together with his Scholars, should daily say the Psalm, of De profundis for their benefactors: And in 〈◊〉 a meet person should not be found, then to be employed in the providing of certain Lay-Artificers to teach their trades within this 〈◊〉 of Sutton, there living well and honestly, or else to other pi●u● uses ordained and declared by the sa●d Bishop. And whereas for performance the 〈◊〉, be appoin●ed● that whensoever it happened ●hat ix. of the xxi. Feo●fees by him constituted, should be departed this life, that then the xii. Surviving, aught, within one month after, to 〈◊〉 ot●●r 〈◊〉 of the most substantial Inhabitants, from time to time, for ever.  
And whereas by the sa●d F●●ffees not performance of what was so ordained● and for certain ●●ther causes, the said settlement thereof became void in Law, he being in full power to d●●pose otherwise of the same; out of his wont pious regard to the public benefit of the commonwealth, and this his native country, made a feoffment of divers lands, lying with●n the precincts ●f this Parish, unto the Warden and Fellowship of Sutton, bearing date the first day of October in 35 H. 8. to the intent that the said Warden and fellowship, and their successors, with the profits thence arising, should find a certain learned layman fit and skilful to teach Grammar and rhetoric, within the same Parish; who together with 〈◊〉 Scholars ought daily to say the Psalm of De Profundis for the souls of their benefactors: and ● such person could not be found, th●n to provide certain skilful Artifice●s to teach 〈◊〉 trades as abovesaid, or to distribute the Re●●● and profits of those Lands, for the discharge of Tallage, Taxes, or other imp●si●i●ns made by the King's authority, upon the poor people of the Parish; or else to be employed for the marriage of poor Maidens, or Orphans, or to some other charitable secular use, within this Lordship of Sutton.  
Whereupon the said Warden and fellowship, by their public Instrument 
i Penès T. Holt eq. aur. & Bar.  dated 6 Apr. the year ensuing, constituted one john Savage Schoolmaster there for life, granting him an annuity of x l. per an. issuing out of those lands: And on the first of October in 38 H. 8. conferred 
k Ib.  the same again upon Laurence Noel in like sort; the memory of whom, is still famous for his singular learning, as Master Cambden 
l 〈◊〉 B●it. in Cornwall p. 188.  observes, Vir rarâ doctrinâ insignis (saith he) & qui Saxonicam Majorum nostrorum linguam desuetudine inter-mortuam, & oblivione sepultam, primus nostra aetate resuscitavit. But though he was a man so eminent in that kind, it seems that his dexterie and diligence in teaching Scholars, fell far short of what they expected; For it appears 
m Ex v●●. Script. p●nès praef. G. & Societ. de Su●ton.  that soon after his feeling here, the Corporation took great exceptions at him for the neglect of his School, and exhibited Articles against him in the Chancery; whereupon, after the sitting of a Commission, and sundry depositions taken, he procured Letters from the council Table, admonishing them ●●at they should not go about his removal, except a●y notable crime could be proved against him; so that in conclusion, finding such slender esteem amongst them, he accepted of his arrears, and a gratuity of ten pounds, whereof the said B●shop of Exeter gave five marks; and in 1 Edw. 6. resigned; ●o that his stay in this place, was not much more than a year.  
But how long these trusties continued so zealous for the good of the School, and faithful in disposing the profits of the lands before specified, to the designed uses, I cannot affirm: perhaps whilst the Bishop lived, which was till towards the end of Queen Mary's reign: Sure I am, that to such an height of covetousness they did in time grow, that to prevent the Schoolmasters from enjoying what was justly due unto them, they contrived to elect them of their society (I mean of the Corporation) before they could be acquainted with their right; so that having made Leases of their Lands to their Children or friends, for small Rents reserved, it should not be in the schoolmaster's power, being so bound up, as one of that Body politic, to question the same. Thus was the pious intent of the wellmeaning Founder abused, till that within these few years, the fraud being discovered, some remedy was had by a chancery Decree, at the prosecution of john Michael the then Schoolmaster, that famous man the Lord Coventre, being Lord Keeper of the great Seal.   

Hill, and Little Sutton.  
THese two petty Hamlets I now join together, because I find, that a good part of them anciently belonged to the Little priory of Canwell, situate on the borders of this county (but wit●in Staffordshire.) Which lands, as part of Sutton, were first given thereto by one of the ancient Earls of Warwick, as I guess; for it appears that Waleran Earl of Warwick made a confirmation 
n Ex autog penès Will. Pershale eq. aur.  to the Monks of that House, of three yard land lying in Hulle (which is this Hill) given to them by Earl Roger his Father. To which monastery they continued till the dissolution thereof in 17 H. 8. but then, by the name of the manors of Hull and Little Sutton, were they granted, together with the site of that Religious house and other its possessions, by the King's Letters 
o Pat. 17. H. 8. p. 1.  Pat. dated 20 jan. the same year, unto Cardinal Wolsey, who soon after conferred 
p F. levat. T. Hill. 18. H 8.  them on the Dean and Canons of his college, then called Cardinall-Colledg, in Oxford.   

Maney, and Warmley.  
THese Hamlets are parcel of the Lordship of Sutton, and therefore not to be farther spoke of.   

Wigginshill.  
THis being possessed by Turchill de Warwick, in the Conqueror's time, was by the general Survey certified 
q Domesd. lib.  to contain 3 yard land, having Woods of two furlongs in length and as much in breadth, one Bruning being then his Tenant thereto, whose freehold it had been before the Norman invasion, but in that Record it is written Winchicelle and valued at v s. With the rest of Turchill's lands it came to the Earls of Warwick, as is evident by the Certificate 
r Testa. de N.  of their Fees in 20 H. 3. at which time one Will. Bonchivalier enjoyed it: but afterwards, sc. in 36 H. 3. Ralph de Wylinton held 
s Ib.  it, together with Chiriton, of the same Earls by the service of a knight's Fee: To whom succeeded john de Wylinton in 9 E. 2. who held 
t Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 176. b.  it single for the fourth part of a Knight's Fee, and there it is written Wyginghull.  
The next possessor thereof, that I find, was Will. de Lucy; who in 20 E. 3. held 
u Rot. penes. S. Clarke B.  it by the same fourth part of a knight's Fee, of john de Hull; and he of the before specified john de Wylinton, and he of the Earl. But by a Court Roll 
w Penès Will. Somervile ar.  of 35 E. 3. Baldw. de Bereford (owner of Langley, hard by) is said to be Lord of it, whose Ancestor Osbert de Bereford, had 
x Plac. co●am R. T. Pasch. 16. E. 1 r●t. 2.  lands here in E. 1. time. And in 
y Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  10 H. 6. john Hore of Wishaw Esq (descendant of the same Baldwin) yet not by the name of a manor, but three messages; and that he held them by the fourth part of a Kts. Fee. Which messages were in Q. Eliz. time sold to Thomas Gibons (then of New Hall) by Rob. Pudsey Esq (heir to the same T. Hore, as in Langley appeareth) reserving the ancient Rent, viz. xlvi s. two d. ob. per an. to himself and his heirs.  
There was anciently a suit 
z Regist. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 52. a.  betwixt the Abbot of Leicester, as Rector of the Church of Curdworth, and the Parson of Sutton, for certain Tithes arising out of nine yard land lying in this Hamlet; whereof six were of the Earl of Warwick's Fee, and the other three of the Fee of Thomas de Arden, and pertaining to the Church of Curdworth. And because it was a hard matter to distinguish betwixt these Fees, at length, by authority from the Pope, certain Judges were appointed to determine, the business; who decreed, that two parts of the Tithe Corn of the said nine yard land, should be paid to the Church of Sutton, and the third to Curdworth: And also, that the Inhabitants upon the same six yard land of the Earls Fee, should repair to the Mother-Church of Sutton, on the Feast days of the Assumption of our Lady, and Easter, and there communicate; and that the Priest of Sutton should shrive them in Lent, and on their deathbeds: And moreover that at Sutton they should bury their dead, and pay to that Church all their small Tithes throughout the year: But because of their great distance from the said Mother-Church, they could not without much inconvenience go thither, that they should pay all their Oblations and Obventions to the Priest ministering at Curdworth, from whom they might receive spiritual comfort as occasion should require: As also that the Priest of Sutton should yearly pay to the Church of Curdworth iiii d, to buy Frankincense: And lastly that the Inhabitants upon the other three yard land of Arden's Fee, should be answerable to the Mother-Church of Curdworth, for all Obventions and Oblations.   

Langley.  
THat this was originally a member of Sutton (in which parish it lies) I incline to believe for in 37 H. 3. which is the first mention that ● ever saw of it, Walter de Bereford did (inter alia) grant 
a Ex autog. penès G. Pudsey gen.  to Walter his son L. acres of land lying in Lonkeleye, Blackmore and Brockhurst, all which are said to be within the territory of Sutton: So that hence I conclude, that the same Walter, or his ancestors, first had it from one of the ancient Earls of Warwick; adding thereto, that by a multitude of 
b Esc. 20. E. 2. n. 45. Esc. 3. E. 3. n 63. Esc. 20. E. 4. n. 48.  Inquisitions it appeareth to have been of their Fee. But all the farther mention that I find of this Walter, is in the shiriffs' account 
c Rot. P. 23. H. 3.  of 23 H. 3. and that in 36 H. 3. he brought an assize 
d Pat 36. H. 3. in d.  of Novel disseisin against Nich. L'ile for certain Common of pasture in Moxhull. To whom succeeded Walter his son and heir; and to him Osbert de Bereford, who in 2 E. 1. was constituted Shiriff 
e Rot. F. 2. E. 1. m. 34.  of this county and Leicestershire; as also the next year ensuing, a Commissioner 
f Claus. 3. E. 1. in d. m. 3  for levying a Fifteenth; and in 8 E. 1. Shiriff 
g Rot. F. 8. E. 1. m. 11.  again of these Counties: And to him William his brother; for he and his descendants went away with this Langley, and certain lands in Wishaw, Sutton, Curdworth, Minworth, Midleton, and Wigginshill in this county; as also Stapleford in Leicestershire.  
Which Will. was in 16 E. 1. a 
h Plac. coram. R. term. P. 16. E. 1. rot. 2.  Kt. and being learned in the Laws, in 2 E. 2. had the Chief-Justiceship of the Common Pleas conferred 
i Pat. 2. E. 2. p. 1. m. 9  upon him. But about three years after such his advancement to that eminent place, there was an high Complaint 
k Pat. 4. E. 2. in d. m. 23.  made against him to the King, by john de Someri (a great Baron in these parts) for words of defamation; viz. that he did so domineer in Staffordshire, that no man could enjoy the benefit of Law or reason. taking upon him more authority than a King; as also that it was no abiding for any thereabouts, unless they did bribe him in contributing largely towards the building of his Castle (at Dudley) And moreover that the said John did use to beset men's Houses in that country, threatening to murder them, except they gave him what he would demand. Whereupon the King issued a Commission 
l Ibid.  to Alan la Zouche and Will. Trussell, to inquire thereof; and in case the words were proved, then to find out whether the before specified John were really guilty of those misdemeanours, and to certify the truth therein.  
How he answered this business, appears not; but in 8 E. 2. I find 
m Claus. 8. E. 2. in d. m. 24.  that he was one of the Justices of Assize in this County; so likewise 
n Pa●. 13. E. 2. in d. m 19  in 13 E. 2. As also a Benefactor to the Canons of Kenilworth, by granting 
o P●t. 11. E 2. p. 1. m. 11.  to them Lx. acres of land and two acres of meadow, lying in Radford-Simelie; and that he departed 
p Esc. 20. E. 2. n. 45.  this world in 20 E. 2. leaving Edmund his son and heir 28 years of age, who did his homage the same year, and had livery 
q Rot. F. 20. E. 2. m. 7.  of his lands. Which Edmund in 1 E. 3. obtained licence 
r Pat. 1. E. 3. p. 3. m. 16.  from the King, to fortify his manor House here at Langley, with a wall of lime and stone, and to embattle it. In that Record the K. calls him dilectus Clericus noster, yet was he than a Knight; for in a Release 
s Ex autog. penès praef. G. P.  bearing date at Chaucumbe the same year, whereby Henry de Bereford Parson of the Church of Corson, gave up unto him all his right in this manor, as also in Wishaw, he is so styled; the sealing whereof was somewhat observable. In cu●us r●i testimonium (saith the Parson) Sigillum meum apposui; Et quia Sigillum meum plurimis est incognitum, Sigillum Rogeri Hillari nepotis mei apponi procuravi. Whereunto were witnesses Sir Gilbert de Elsefield, Sir Sim. de Bereford, Sir Miles de Beauchamp, Sir james de Audley, and Sir john de Broughton, Kts. Rog. Hillari, John Dimock and others. Which instance, as it shows of what regard Seals were anciently, so doth it give me an opportunity to say something as to the original use of them in this Realm, and of the great esteem, wherein they have continued ever since.  

Of Seals.  That K. Edw. the Confessor, was the first here in England, that ever put Seal to his Charters, is very evident; and that he did so in imitation of the Normans, amongst whom he had been educated, is not to be doubted; but till after the Conquest, we have no testimony that they were used here by any Subject, as Ingulphus 
t Ingul. hist f. 512. b. n. 20.  manifesteth.— Nam chirographorum confectionem Anglicanam (saith he) quae antea, usque ad Edu. Regis tempora fidelium praesentium subscriptionibus, cum Crucibus aureis, aliisque sacris signaculis firma fuerunt, Normanni condemnantes, Chirographa Cartas vocabant, & Chartarum firmitatem cum cerea impressione, per unius cujusque speciale Sigillum, sub instillatione trium vel quatuor testium astantium conficere constituebant. Conferebantur enim prim ò multa praedia nudo verbo absque scripto vel Charta; tantùm cum Domini Gladio, vel Galea, vel Cornu, vel Cratera, & plurima tenementa cum Calcari, cum S●rigili, cum Arcu, & nonnulli cum Sagitta; Sed haec initio Regni sui (speaking of Will. the Conq.) posterioribus annis immutatus est iste modus.  
But that this use of Sealing was of greater antiquity, with the French, I shall exhibit the testimony of a learned 
* Prewe de le H●l●●es Co●tes de Po●ctou etc. Imp. Paris. 1647. p. 155.  person, from whom I have abstracted what follows. Karolus de● gratia Rex Francorum etc. Notum sit omnibus etc. qualiter vir illustris Rogerus Comes fidelis noster etc. Monasterium etc. in loco nuncupato Karrofum etc. in pago Pictavense construxit etc. Et ut haec praesens auctoritas nostris & futuris temporibus inviolata perducare valeat, manus nostrae signaculis eam decrevimus roborari, & de Annulo nostro jussimus Sigillari (circa An. D. D●Clxix.)  
In 
w Ib. p. 18.  nomine domini Dei etc. Hludovicus divina ordinante clementia Imperator Augustus, Notum sit etc. Haec verò authoritas, ut nostris futurisque temporibus melius credatur etc. manu propria subscripsimus, & de Annulo nostro subter jussimus Sigillari. Dat. etc. An. D. DCCCxiiii.  
But I return to England. That our Kings, and all great persons, anciently used their own pictures in the impressions of their seals, is very evident; military men always on horseback, and in the same kind of Armour that they wore, which in the elder times was Male, for the most part, with a Shield on the left arm and in the right hand a naked Sword: upon which Shields 'tis rare before K. Ric. 1. time, to see any distinct charge, at least such as became hereditary; but after that, it was held a great honour for those whose Ancestors had served in the Holy wars, to retain in the same Badges and Marks, which they there bore; so that then they did not only continue them upon their Shields, but to be the better known, had the like depicted upon surcoats of silk, behind and before, which they wore over their Male, as in those excellent observations 
x Imp. Lond. 1654.  made upon Vpton by that learned gentleman, and my singular Friend Edw. Bisshe Esq is made most evident; and as is farther testified by john Rous 
y Hist. MS. de Reg. in bib●. Cotton. — Tempore Regis joh. (saith he) erant in Sigillis Dominorum, tunicae super loricis, non autem ante: erant autem tunicae longae ad talos. But after this, ere long, divers bore their arms on fair, large, and deep Shields, in their seals; and some on the reverse, where the picture on horseback was on the other side; of which the same Author saith 
z Ib. — Circiter annum MCCxviii, Domini, qui in Sigillis more solito habebant Equites armatos cum gladiis, nunc in dorso sigillorum Arma sua posuerunt de novo in Scutis. Howbeit, in Edw. 1. days and after, most men began to leave of their pictures on horseback in their Seals; which custom by degrees declining, was utterly given over in Edw. 3. time; So that our Historian observes— Post 
a Ib. p. 253  captionem Johannis Regis Franciae (an. sc. 1356) Domini atque Generosi, relictis imaginibus Equitum in Sigillis, posuerant Arma sua in parvis Scutis.  
Now in what reverend esteem this practice of Sealing hath anciently been, may be observed from these testimonies. sc. Of a Charter made by K. H. 1. unto the abbey of Evesham, touching the Hundred of Blackherst, and divers Liberties, it appeareth, that being exhibited to K. H. 3. and through rude handling, the Seal cloven in sunder, that the validity thereof might not be lessened, the K. forthwith caused it to be confirmed (3 Maii 25 H. 3.) with this 
b Comun. de T. Mich. 33. E. 1. rot. 9 in d.  clause— Ne igitur praefata Carta, occasione fissurae praedictae, processu temporis ab aliquo possit haberi vitiosa, hac praesenti Charta nostra duximus testificandum, quod praedictum Sigillum sanum & integrum recepimus: Statuentes per hanc Cartam nostram, & pro nobis & haeredibus nostris firmiter percipientes, quod praedicta Cartae avi praefati Henrici avi nostri, nichilominus esse idem robur, & omnem eandem efficaciam habeat imperpetuum, quod haberet si Sigillum integrum esset & indivisum, sicut fuit quando praefatus Abbas eam nobis liberavit.  
And for counterfeiting another man's Seal observe what punishment was anciently used. 
c Pat. 16. joh. p. 1. m. 5.  Rex Vice comiti Oxon: Mandamus tibi quod Anketillum Manvers, qui captus fuit pro falsina Sigilli Roberti de Veteri ponte, abjurare facias terram nostram; & ipsum postea sine dilatione mittas ad mare, per aliquos de tuis, qui videant quod exeat à terra nostra etc. T. Rege apud Clipston 27 Martii. Nay so tender was every man in those times, of his Seal, that in case he accidentally had lost it, care was taken to publish the same, lest another might make use of it to his detriment, as is manifest in the case of Benedict de Hagham in 54 H. 3. Where the Record 
 runs thus, Memorandum quod publicè clamatum est in Banco, quod Sigillum Benedicti de Hagham, cum uno capite in medio sub nomine suo, in quacunque manu fuerit, de caetero nullum robur optineat. And not much unlike to this is that of Henry de Perpount, a person of great quality, in 8 E. 1. 
 Memorandum quod Henricus de Perpount die Lune in craft. Octab. beati Mich. venit in Cancellaria apud Lincolniam, & publicè dixit quod Sigillum amisit, & protestabatur, quod si aliquod instrumentum cum Sigillo illo post tempus illud inveniretur consignatum, illud nullius esse valoris vel momenti. As also, that in 7 E. 2. 
 johannes E. recognovit in Cancellaria Regis se amisisse Sigillum suum, & petit quod dicto Sigillo deinceps non habeatur fides.  
Nay by a Pleading 
 in 9 H. 3. I find, that CC. marks damages was recovered against Henry de Grendon, and Will. de Grendon by Sir Ralph de Crophull Knight, for forcibly breaking a Seal from a Deed. And in 13 E. 3. when by misfortune a Deed, then showed in the chancery, was severed from the Seal, in the presence of the Lord chancellor, and other noble persons, command 
 was not only given, for the affixing it again thereto, but an Exemplification made thereof under the great Seal of England, with a recital of the premises. Nor is that publication 
 made by john de Greseley of Drakelow in Com. Derb. 18 R. 2. upon the loss of his Seal, less considerable Notum sit omnibus Christianis, quod ego joh. Greseley non habui potestatem Sigilli mei per unum annum integrum ultimo praeteritum, jam notifico in bona memoria & sana ment; & Scripta Sigillo meo contradico & denego in omnibus à tempore praedicto usque in diem restaurationis Sigilli praedicti. In cujus rei testimonium Sigillum Decanatus de Repindon apposui. Testibus domino Thoma Stafford milite, joh. Arderne, Joh Corsoun de Ketleston, & Rog. de Montgomeri. Dat. apud Drakelow xviii R. 2.  
And here we see, that as Henry de Bereford procured his nephew Roger Hillari, to affix his Seal to that Instrument before mentioned, in regard it was more known (which hath occasioned this digression) so doth john de Gresely now cause the Seal of the deanery of Repindon to be put to his Deed. A multitude of Examples in the like kind I could produce; some of the Seals of Bishops, some of Deans and Chapters, some of Corporations, and some of sundry eminent persons, whose Seals were most notable, but for brevity's sake I forbear; concluding my discourse of this matter with that which is very observable; viz. that King John, whilst he was Earl of Moreton, to his grant of the Church of Hope in Derbyshire made unto the Canons of Lichfield, affixed his gold Ring, with a Turkey stone in it, to the silk string whereunto the Seal was put, with this expression 
k Ex autog. p●●es D. & Cap. Lich. — non solum Sigilli m●i impressione, sed proprii Annuli appositione roboravi. But further concerning seals I refer my Reader to the learned Selden's Titles of Honour, Part 2. Cap. 5. Sect. 37.  
And so returning to Sir Edmund de Bereford, I find, that in 9 E. 3. his Seal 
l Ex autog. penès joh. Lisle ar.  of arms was Crusule fichè and three flower de lices, the colour sable and the field Arg. which coat hath a good affinity with hilaries before mentioned; that differing from this in nothing but a border, as the Seal 
m Penès S. Archer eq. aur.  also showeth. In 25 E. 3. this Sir Edmund, having by his Testament 
n Islip f. 105. , made at Brightwell in Oxfordshire, bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Priory of Chaucumbe, betwixt the steps and the Altar, in the midst of the floor, if with conveniency it might be: and to his poor Tenants of Chaulgrave in Oxfordshire; Shotswell, Derset, Wishaw, Wiginhill, Maney, Sutton, Bikemershe, and Thorpe, all in this County, given liberal Legacies, died 
o Claus. 28 E. 3. m. 11.  in 28 E. 3. leaving John his son, possessed of most of his lands, by virtue of a special 
p F. de div. Come. levat. xv. Pasch. 22 E. 3.  entail in 22 E. 3. For it seems he was 
q Esc. 30. E. 3. n. 47.  illegitimate.  

Gualt. de Bereford 37 H. 3.- Marg●ria domina de Apelby. 

Walt. de Bereford. 

Osbertus de Bereford 2 E. 1.  
Will. de Bereford miles 16 E 1. 

johanna ux. Gilb. de Elsfield. 

D. Gilb. de Elsfield 25 E. 3. 

Guliel. de Elsfield obiit 21 R. 2. 

Anna filia & cohaeres.- ..... 

johanna- joh. Hore de Childerley 8 H. 4. 

Gilbertus' Hore ar. 16 H. 6. 

Thomas Hore obiit 20 H. 6. 

Gilb. Hore obiit infra aetat.  
joh. Hore. 

Rowl. Fill. Henr. Pudsey de Barford & Bolton in Com. Ebor. filii & haer. Joh. Pudsey mil.- Editha consangu & haeres Gilb. Hore, aet. 40 an. 7 H. 8.- Thomas Fulthorp de Castro Bernardi 19 H. 7. 

Will. Pudsey. 

Robertus Pudsey.- Alianora filia Hug. Harman de Morehall. 

Georgius Pudsey ar.- Margareta filia Will. Gibbons. 

Georgius Pudsey an. 1640.- Matilda filia Humfr. Cotton de both, ux. r.   

Ric. Pudsey obiit sine prole.  
Mich. Pudsey. 

Georgius Pudsey.                      
juliana uxor Thomae de Loundres.        
Margar. ux. Jac. de Audle.  
Agnes ux. Joh. Matravers.  
Edm. de Bereford obiit 28 E. 1. 

Ioh● de Bereford, nothus.- Alianora filia Ric. Comitis, Arundeliae  
Baldw. de Bereford miles, frater & haeres defunctus sine prole 1 H. 6.    
Joh. de Bereford 6 E. 2.    
Rob. de Bereford.       
Which John wedded 
r F. de div. Com. ut suprà.  Alianore daughter to Ric. Earl of Arundel, and after that, another wife; but dying 
s Esc. 30. E. 3. n. 47.  in Gascoin 30 E. 3. left Baldwin his brother and heir xxiiii years of age. This Baldwin was a Knight 
t B●rn. f. 19 b.  in 36 E. 3. and in 1 R. 2. constituted by Thomas de Holland (half brother to the K.) chief Guardian 
u Pat 1. R. 2. p. 4. m. 23.  of all the Forests on this side Trent, his lieutenant in that Office. In 4 R. 2. he had Free warren 
w Cart. 4. R. 2. n. 3.  granted to him in all his demesn lands and Woods of Brightwell, Chalgrave, Newnham, and Rufford in Com. Oxon. Stene and Fernyngho in Com. Northampt. Bykmersh, Shotswell ● and Wyshaw in this County, with Sutton and Meysham in Derbyshire: And in the same year was made Keeper 
x Pat. 4 R. 2. p. 1. m. 25.  of the King's Park at Eltham, for life; with a Fee of iii d. per diem, to be received out of the Rents of that manor. He was a special favourite and a powerful man with K. Ric. 2. For besides the discharge 
y Claus. 8. R. 2. m. 37.  of an C li. due by him for the Wardship and Marriage of John the son and heir of john de odingsell's, he is noted 
z T. Wals. p. 365. n. 10.  to be one of those, who had the Character of an evil counsellor, given him by that tumultuous Parliament, held in 11 R. 2. and thereupon, with the Lord Zouch, and divers other great men, expelled the Court.  
But the affection born towards him by the King, was not without great cause, I presume; For he had been servant to his Father the Black Prince, retained 
a Claus. 12. R. 2. m. 6.  by Covenant for life, as well in Peace as war, having an Annuity of xl li. per an. granted unto him out of the Lordship of Coventre; which the said King not only confirmed, after his Father's decease, whilst h● was Prince of Wales, but again in 
b Claus. 12. R. 2. m. 6.  the first year of his reign.  
This Sir Baldwin had a Bear for his Crest 
c Ex autog penès prae●. G. Pudsey. , in regard it alluded so near to his name (a course very frequent in those times:) And having no issue, he settled a great part of his estate, by Fine 
d Claus. 1. H. 6. m. 4. , upon john Hore and Joane his wife; which Joane was grandchild 
e Esc. 21. R. 2. n. 30.  by a coheir, to Will. de Ellesfield, and he grandchild of Gilb. de Ellesfield, by Joane 
f Esc. 30. E. 3 n. 47.  eldest sister to Sir Edmund de Bereford before spoken of, as the D●scent doth show. This John being 
g F. levat. xv. Pasch. 8. H. 4.  of Childerley in Cambridgshire, and likewise Gilbert his 
h Heyw. ●. 34. b.  his' son, resied wholly there: After which ere long, viz. about the beginning of H. ●. time, their male line extinguished, and this Lordship with other lands came to the Pudseys: For Edith 
* Esc. 7. H. 8.  cousin and heir to the last Gilbert Hore, residing at her manor of Ellesfield near Oxford, having a special liking to Rowland Pudsey, a younger son to Henry Pudsey of Barford and Bolton in Yorkshire, than a Student in that University, and a gentleman much accomplished, took him for her husband, the posterity of which Row●and and Edith, have ever since enjoyed it.   

New-Hall.  
THis being a member of Sutton, was about the beginning of H. 3. time, possessed 
i Ex autog. penès p●aef. G. Pudsey.  by one Will. de Sutton of Warwick; which W●ll. or his predecessors, had it (doubtless) from one of the Earls of Warwick, and granted 
k Ex autog. penès p●aef. G. Pudsey.  it to one Rob. de Sutton a Merchant of Coventre, who passed 
l Ex autog. penès p●aef. G. Pudsey.  it in 13 E. 3. unto Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, and Sir john Lizours of Fledborough in Com. Nott. Knight, to the behoof of the said Sir John and his heirs, as it seems, for the next year following, the said Earl released 
m Ex autog. penès p●aef. G. Pudsey.  all his right therein accordingly; in which Release it is termed one message called New-Hall. After this till 15 H. 6. I have seen no more of it, but then did the Homage in a Court Baron held at Sutton, present 
n Ex autog. penès p●aef. G. Pudsey. , that Sir Ric. Stanhope Kt. died seized thereof, by the name of the manor of New-Hall, held of the Earl of Warw. by the seriuce of x s. x d. per an. a Heriot being then seized by the bailiff. Whereupon james Stanhope son and heir to Sir Richard, exhibited a Deed, whereby it appeared, that his Father had in his life time enfeoft Sir Thomas Aston Knight, Nich Goushall esquire and others, in this manor and other lands, aswell in this County as elsewhere, and therefore required a discharge from the Heriot. But all that I have further seen thereof is 
o Ex autog. penès p●aef. G. Pudsey. , that Katherine the widow of Will. Basset of Fledborough beforementioned, demised it in 20 H. 6. unto Will. Deping of Sutton, and Ric. Ley of Maney, for 21 years, by the name of Dominium Vocatum New-Hall.   

Pedimore.  
HEre is now no more remaining of an ancient manor place, that the Arden's had, than a large double moat; for after they settled in these parts, having another House on the South side of Tame, called Park Hall (whereof I have already spoke) they resided for the most part, there, and let this go to ruin. I do not conceive this to have been the inheritance of that ancient Family, so long as Curdworth and Minworth, (whereof I am next to discourse) but am of opinion, that they had it from one of the Earls of Warwick, after Sutton (within the territories whereof it lies) came to their hands: howbeit till 9 E. 1. I have not seen any mention of it at all, no not so much as the name; but then was it styled 
p Plac. coram R. term. Trin. 9 E. 1. rot. 13.  the manor of Pedimore, and passed by Thomas de Arden of Rotley unto Hugh de Vienna, together with all his lands in Curdworth, Minworth, Moxhull etc. Which grant was no other than a trust, I suppose; for very s●on after, did the same Thomas convey 
q Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 104. b. etc.  the inheritance of it to Thomas de Arden of Hanwell and Roise his wife, together with all his said lands in Crudeworth● Moxhull, Minneworth, Echenours, and Overton, as by his Deed, whereunto Sir Richard de Mundevill, Will. de odingsell's, John de Clinton, Thomas de Hasele, and Ric. de Whitacre, Kts. Hugh de Bereford, Anketyl de L'ile, and others, were witnesses, appeareth.  
Who being thus in possession of it, began to exercise the like Liberty here, as he did in his other lands, not considering that it was within the compass of Sutton Chase, where the Earl of Warwick had so much privilege relating both to Vert, and Venison, as already hath been said; so that the Earl, having begun suit against him, he was glad to seek his favour, and submit to a peaceable Agreement 
r Ib. f. 102. a. ; by which it appears; that the said Earl (sc. Will. de Beauchamp) condescended to grant unto them the said Thomas and Roese, and the heirs of Thomas, liberty to fish in that little stream, called Ebroke, at his coming to Pedimore, and during his stay there, so for as his lands lay adjacent thereto: As also that they might have liberty to agist hogs within their Woods of Curdworth and Pedimore, take benefit of the paunage, and beat down Acorns for their Swine; and likewise gather such nuts as should be there growing. And moreover to cut down wood for their fuel and Hedges, without any assignation of the said Earl's Forester; and to make sale of twenty pounds-worth thereof, so that it were by the oversight of the said Forester, to the end that the Chase might have least prejudice thereby: as also timber to repair the buildings, within his said manor of Curdworth and Pedimore, by the like oversight of the Forester, upon warning; or at least one of the Earl's Bailiffs at Sutton, or in those Woods, in the presence of two neighbours.  
And if upon such warning given, the Forester should absent himself, that then the said Thomas and his heirs, might by the view of two neighbours, enter those Woods, and cut down and carry away so much as should be necessary: but after the death of the said Thomas and Rose, neither his heirs, nor assigns to take Estovers for their fuel and Hedges, nor Timber but by assignation of the said Earl's Foresters. And that their Woodward should be sworn to the said Earl and his heirs, as touching his venison, carrying only a hatch: (or Forest-Bill) without Bow and Arrows. And further the said Earl did likewise grant for himself & his heirs, that the same Thomas and Rose, and the heirs and assigns of Thomas, should have liberty to make improvement of their waste, within the said manors, according to the Sutton measure, to the extent of xx. acres only, a●d to enclose them according to the custom of the Chase, so that Does with their Fawns might leap over the Hedges; and that they might reduce the same land to Tillage, as they should think fit in several places, to the least damage of the Chase, and most advantage of the said Thomas, his heirs and assigns; Saving to the Commoners their Common of pasture when the Corn is off. And lastly that the said Thomas and Rose, as also the heirs and assigns of Thomas, might peaceably hold in, and en●oy four Acres and an half of the said waste, whereof they had received the crop before the date hereof; which was at Minworth the Sunday next after the Feast of the blessed Vi●g●ns Nativity in 16 Edw. 1.  
In this manor House at Pedimore was anciently a chapel; for I find 
Street. f. 5. ●.  that Sir john de Arden Knight, in 34 E. 3. had licence from Rob. de Stret●on then Bishop of this diocese, to have a Priest for celebration of Divine Service therein● But now all is level with the Earth, the site thereof, with the lands thereto belonging, continuing to the posterity of the said Sir John (of whom in Curdworth I am to speak) till this day,   

Curdworth.  
THis lying on the northwest side of Tame, and including Minworth, Berwode, and Dunton in its Parish, was in the Conqueror's days possessed by Turchill de Warwick, and by the general Survey 
t Domesd. ●. , then taken, certified to contain 4 hides, the Woods being half a mile in length; with as much in breadth, and all valued at L s. In that Record it is written Credeworde, which makes me guests, that the name originally arose from some ancient owner of it in the Saxons time; perhaps Crida, for that was then a frequent appellation: but before the Norman invasion one Vluvinus had it.  
In this place I have made choice to speak historically of that most ancient and worthy Family, whose surname was first assumed from their residence in this part of the County, then and yet called Arden, by reason of its woodinesse; the old Britan's and Gauls using the word in that sense, as Master Cambden hath observed: Not for that the same Turchill or his descendants lived here; for their principal seats were in other places; viz: Kingsbury and Hampton in Arden, on this side the Shire; as also Rotley and Rodburne on the other, whilst some male branches lasted; but because this is the chief place, which continued longest in the Family, even till of late time (as I shall show anon) and was near to that 
* Park-Hall. , where for the greatest part of these last 300 years they have had their residence.  
Having therefore spoken so fully of the before mentioned. Turchill, in Warwick, I shall now pass him by, with this only observation, that he was one of the first here in England ● that, in imitation of the Normans, assumed a surname; for so it appears 
u Ex Regist. de Abend. in bibl. Cotton. f. 122. b. & 137. a.  that he did, and wrote himself Turchillus de Eardene, in the days of K. Will. Rufus. This Turchill left issue 
w Regist. de Thorney. p. 9 f. 15.  Siward his eldest son (by the first wife) as also Peter a Monk in the abbey of Thorney ● and, I think, Ralph, of whom and his descendants, I shall speak in Hampton in Arden: and by a second wife Osbert, as in Kingsbury shall be further showed.  
Which Siward was not permitted to enjoy any large proportion of his Father's lands; the Earl of Warwick having the greatest part assigned 
y Regist de Abbend. f. 137. a.  unto him by K. Will. Rufus, about the beginning of his reign, in Comitatus supplimentum (for augmentation of his earldom) but what he had leave to retain, was by him and his posterity held by Military service of those Earls● Some 
z H Ferrer.  say that he became Sewer to Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of the Norman race; but all that I have seen further memorable of him is, that he was a witness to some principal Grants made by Geffrey de Clinton, Founder of Kenilworth Priory in H. 1. time, upon his endowment 
a Regist. de Kenilw. p. 2.  thereof: and to certain confirmations 
b Ib. p. 18.  of Roger Earl of Warwick, 
c Ib. p. 26.  and others: as also a special Benefactor to the Monks of Thorney in Cambridgshire, by bestowing 
d Reg. de Thorney ut suprà.  on them his Mill at Riton, and certain lands in Flekenho, within this County: And that he left issue Hugh and Henry. Which Hugh, being a very pious and devout man, gave 
e Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6. per. Insp.  a large proportion of lands, out of his manor of Rotley unto the Monks of Stoneley: confirmed 
f Reg. de Kenil. p. 29.  to the Canons of Kenilworth the grant of Pakinton (which was of his Fee, and given to them by Geffrey de Clinton) Gave 
g Reg. de Leic. in Bibls. Cott. f. 7. a.  to the Canons of Leicester his manor of Berwood, with an Hermitage 
h Cart. 11. E. 2. n. 10. per. Insp.  there; as also one message, one Mill, two Carucates of land, Lx. acres of meadow, Lx. acres of pasture, CCC. acres of Wood, and X s. Rent in this Curdworth, with the advouson of the Church: And confirmed 
i Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  to the Monks of Canwell that grant made by Cecilie his sister, of one yard land lying also in this Lordship, with the meadow adjoining thereto: but it doth not appear that he left any issue, for Henry his brother succeeded him in the estate.  

Alwinus Vicecomes, temp. Regis Edw. Conf. 

Turkillus de Warwic.- .... ux. prima. 

Siwardus de Ardena temp. H 1.- Cecilia. 

Cecilia.  
Filicia.  
Henr. de Ardena.- Oliva. 

Leticia ux. Galfr. Salvagii  
Herbertus de Arden.  
Thomas de Arden fill. & haer. 9 Joh. 

Thomas de Arden 7 H. 3.- Eustachia soror Savarici de Malal●one. 

Thomas de Arden mil. 35 H. 3.      
Will. de Arden de Rodburn. 

Tho. de Arden de Draiton 6 Joh.- Lucia 1 H. 3. 

Tho. de Arden de Hanwell miles 5 E. 1.- Roisia fill. Rad. Vernon. 

Rad. de Arden 19 E. 1. 

Rad. de Arden 9 E. 2.- Isabel filia Anle●●● de Bromwich. 16 E. 2. 

joh. de Arden miles 34 E. 3. 

Roisia filia & haer. ux. Thomae Pake●on. relicta 3 R. 2.    
Henr. de Arden miles 49 E. 3.- Elena 2 H. 4. 

Rad. de Arden miles ob. 8 H. 5.- Sibilla 2 H. 5. 

Rob. de Arden attinctus 30 H. 6. Eliz. filia & haeres Ric. Clodshale ar. 32 H. 6. 

Walt. Ardern obiit 17 H. 7.- Alianora filia joh. Hampden de Hampden in Com. Buck: 

joh. Arden arm. pro corp. Regis H. 7.- Alicia filia Ric. Bracebr●gg ar. 

Thomas Arden ob. 5 Eliz.- Maria filia Tho. Andrews de Charwelton ar. 

Will. Arden obiit 7 junii 36 H. 8. (patre vivo)- Eliz. filia Edwardi Conway ar. 

Edw Arden aet. 30 an. 5 Eliz. a●tinctus 26 Eliz.- Maria filia Rob. Throkmorton de Coughton mil. 

Rob. Arden ar. obiit 27 Febr. 1635. Eliz. filia Regin. Corbetunius Justic. ad placita coram Rege obiit ... Martii an. 1589. 

Henr. Arden natus ... Apr 1580 factus Eques aur. per Regem jac. & obiit an 1616.- Dorothea filia Bafilei Fielding de Newnham ar. obiit an. 1625. 

Rob. Arden ob caelebs, Oxoniae 22 Aug. 1643.  
Eliz. ux. Will. Pooley de Boxsted in come. Suff. eq. aur.  
Goditha ux. Herb. Price dapiferi M. Reginae.  
Dorothea ux. Hervei Bagot fill. 2 Herv, Bagot Bar.  
Anna ux. Caroli Adderley de Lea. ar. postea eq. aur.      
Catherina. Margareta. Mu●●el. Eliz.      
Sim. Arden duxit Christianam relictam Thomae Bond de Wardend.- Margareta. ux. 1. 

Ambrose Arden obiit an. 1624. 

Humfr. de Arden. 

Henr. Arden de Longcroft Hall juxta Yoxhall in Com. Staff.        
Ricardus. Edwardus.    
joh. Arden 17 H. 8.    
Martinus Arden. 

Eliz. ux. Will. Rugeley de Easton in Com. Oxon.    
Thomas. Rob. Henr. Will.  
Alicia Margareta.        
Galfridus.  
Will. de Arden.        
Thomas de Arden. 

Johanna ux. Joh. Swinford.      
Rob. de Arden de Draiton miles 15 E. 2.- Nichola. 

Egidius de Arden mil. 30 E. 3. 

Egid. de Arden 30 E. 3. 

Margareta filia & haer. uxor Ludovici Grevill ar.      
Nichola ux. Ric. fill. Rad. Basser de Weldon mil. 5 E. 3.      
Will. de Arden 10 Joh.- Avicia fill. Rob. de Cestreton. 

Will. de Arden de Rodburn. 

Will. de Ardern sen. 23 E. 3. 

Will. de Arden jun. 23 E. 3.            
Galfr. monachu. apud Coventre.  
Hugo de Ardena.  
josephus' R●c. Osbertus.    
Petrus monachus apud Thorney.  
Radulfus de Hamton.   

Turkillus de Warwic.- Leverunia. 

Osbertus de Ardena. 

Petrus de Ardena.  
Phillippus.  
Osbertus. de Ardena. 

Adeliza ux. Sim. de Harcurt, ob. s. p.  
Amabilis ux. Rob. fill. Walteri ob. s. p.    
Amicia ux. Petri de Bracebrigg. 

Joh. de Bracebrigg, de cujus Progenie vide in Kingsbury.          
Guthmundus.     
Which Henry in 12 H. 2. was certified 
〈◊〉 rub. ●. 104. a.  to hold 5. Knight's Fees of Will. then Earl of Warwick, as his brother Hugh did other five and a third part; and gave 
l Reg. de Kenil. ● 36.  to the Canons of Kenilworth a meadow in Bathkinton. He likewise confirmed 
m Reg. de Kenil. ● 36.  to them the manor of Pakinton. and part 
n I●. p. 30.  of Newton: As also to 
R●g. de Cumba ●. 4●. a.  the Monks of comb what they had in Bilney, and to 
 the Monks of Pipwell, Causton; all which were of his Fee; and ratified 
q 〈…〉 2. ● 3.  his Father's grant to the abbey of Thorney, adding thereto somewhat more in Riton, of his own bounty. To this Henry succeeded Thomas 
 , as son and heir; who gave 
 likewise to the Canons of Leicester certain parcels of land and Woods in Berwood; and confirmed to the Monks of Stonley what they had in Rotley of his uncle's gift, making some enlargement 
t  thereof: So likewise 
 to the Monks of Thorney, of what his Father, and grandfather had be●●●wed on them; and moreover gave 
 them all Salbrigge in this County. This Thomas was on● of those who met 
x  at the tournament at Blithe in Notinghamshire, contrary to the King's prohibition, for which his lands were seized on: but in 7 H. 3. he had restitution 
y  of them again: and having wedded 
z 〈◊〉. 26. 〈…〉 1. ●. 7.  Eustachia the widow of Savaricus de Malaleone, a Poictovin (one 
Math. W●stm 〈…〉 1215.  of those Courtiers that much guided the K. and against whom the English Nobility took such high exception) departed this life before 17 H. 3. For in that year Avicia de Arden (wife to Will. de Arden of Rodburne) having made a great complaint 
b 〈◊〉 17. H 3. m. 6.  to the King, that whereas her said husband was gone on Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and not returned, and yet there being no certainty at all of his death, the before specified Eustachia, had not only seized upon those lands, which the said Avicia had by her husband's assignation, to maintain herself in his absence, but taken away her son and heir: whereupon the King issued out his Precept to the Shiriff ●f this County, requiring him to put her in possession again, and restore her son.  
Which last mentioned Thomas had issue Thomas, who ratified 
 his Father's concessions to the abbey of Thorney: and in 35 H. 3. was 
 a Kt. In 48 H. 3. this Thomas had Summons 
 , together with many others of the most eminent men in England to appear at Oxford in Midlent, there to advi●e with the King, and attend him in an expedition designed against Lewellin ap Gri●●ith (Prince of Wales) and his complices, then in Rebellion: but what good affection he bore to the King, may be seen by his after-actions, for he presently took part with the rebellious Barons, and the next year following participated of their fate, being taken prisoner 
 in the battle of Evesham. Which unhappy enterprise, notwithstanding the Dictum de Kenilworth had made him capable of redeeming his Lands by a tolerable fine, was (as I guess) the ruin of him: For I find that in 9 E. 1. he passed 
 away all his lands here in Curdworth, and divers other places unto Hugh de Vienna: that in 14 of that King's reign, he quitted 
 to the Kts. Hospital●rs the total interest that he had in Riton super Dunsmore. in 15. sold 
 the manor of Rotley with the advouson of the Church unto Nic. de Eton: and about that time likewise granted 
 unto Thomas de Arden of Hanwell and ●ose his wife, the inheritance of the manor of Pedimore, and of all his lands lying here in Curdworth: as also in Moxhall, Minworth, Echenours, and Overton: and to shut himself out of all, made a conveyance 
m 〈…〉 b.  unto Will. de Beauchamp then Earl 〈◊〉 Warwick, and Maud his wife, and the heirs of the same Earl, of all the Fees throughout England, that were held of him. 
n  The arms ●e boar, were Chequi Or and Azure a Cheveron gules which his Ancestors assumed, as it seems, 〈◊〉 regard that they held their lands of th● Earls of Warwick, whose Cheveron was Ermine in the like 〈◊〉; but whether he left any issue, I make a question.  
I now come to Thomas de Arden of Hanwell. unto whom this Lordship with other lanes were passed by the last mentioned Sir Thomas, wh●●● 〈◊〉 was at Rotley. This Thomas was 
o Pat. 5. E 1. m. 8.  in that Welsh expedition of 5 E. 1. but little else have I seen of him, that is very memorable other than the Agreement betwixt the Earl of Warwick and him, whereof I have spoken in Pedimore, and the bearing of his arms; viz. ermine a Fez Chequie, as appeareth by his Seal 
p In 〈◊〉 Hatto●. ; as also that he married Rose daughter 
q  unto Ralph de Vernun, by w●om (I think) he had the said Lordship of Hanwell; and left issue one only daughter called joan. wedded to Sir john Swinford Knight. To whom succeeded Robert his brother, who living at Wykham near Banbury, became governor 
r Rot. F. 15. ● 2. m. 18.  of Banbury Castle in 15 E. 2. and in 16 E. 2. was 
s Pat. 16. E. 2. ●. 1. m. 24.  ●n the Scotch Expedition: This Robert was in 3 E. 3. a 
t Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 1. m. 5.  Knight: After which, viz. the next ensuing year, he obtained licence 
u Pat. 4. E. 3. p. 1. m. 27  of the King, to fortify his manor house at Wykham, with an embattelled Wall of lime and stone; and in 5 E. 3. departed 
w Rot F. ●. ● 3. m. 9  this life, seized of a very fair estate: scil. the manors 
x Cart. 2 E 3 n. 32.  of Draiton. Hanwell, Hornle, Horynton Dunstuwe Yolughbury, Wykham and Swalweclyve in Oxfordshire: Wapenham, and Sudburgh in Northamptonshire; w●● Perching● Adburton, Fulking, Lawike, Hangelton and Note-Knolle in come. Suss. Whose grandson Giles, being the last male of this branch, left an only daughter called Margaret, married 
y Inscrip. Tum. apud Draiton.  to Lodowik Grevill Esq from whom the Grevills of this County did descend.  
But the next possessor 
z Esc 9 E. 2.  of this manor, of whom I have seen any mention, was Ralph, the son of Ralph, a younger 
a Ex Col. H. Fereris  son to S●r Thomas Arden of Hanwell. This Ra●h was in 17 E. 2. 
b Ex Col. H. Fereris  certified to be one of the principal Esquires in this County, and by Isabella his wife daughter 
c Ex Col. H. Fereris  unto Anselme de Bromwich, left issue 
d Ex autog. penès praef. R. Arden.  John and Henry. Which John bore for his arms 
e Ex autog. penès praef. R. Arden.  Ermine a Fez Chequie; and in 33 E. 3. being a Knight, as also a powerful man in this County (as my Author 
f Hist. H. Knighton M S. in bibl Cotton f. 163. b.  saith) impleaded the Abbot of Leicester for the manor of Berwode, with the advouson of this Church of Curdworth, given to the Canons of that House, by his Ancestors many ages before: whereupon the Abbot, fearing partiality in hearing the cause, for it was to be tried at Warwick, procured the King's Letter to the Judges of this Circuit: viz. Sir john de Mowbray, and Thomas de Hingylby, requiring them that he might have equal right; by means whereof the Verdict passed for the Abbot. This Sir john de Arden resided 
g Street. f. 5. b.  at his manor of Pedimore, as it seems by a licence to have divine Service celebrated in his Oratory there, but left no other than heirs female; whereof Rose was married ʰ unto one Thomas Pakeson, and the rest died issueless: which Pakeson was outlawed 
i Claus. 3. R. 2. m. 4.  for Felony in 43 E. 3. and died 
k Claus. 3. R. 2. m. 4.  in 2 R. 2. leaving John his son, 7 years of age.  
 
 
〈…〉 our Historians make ample mention, and attempted the raising forces in Shropshire; but being laid hold on, before their success at S. Alban had made them so powerful, he was attainted 
f Rot. F. 32. H 6. m. 11.  of high Treason by James Earl of Wiltshire, Richard Bingham and john Portington, Judges appointed to try him and others of that party, and lost 
g Esc. 32. H. 6.  his life for the same offence, on Saturday next after the Feast of S. Laurence the Martyr 30 H. 6. the custody of his lands being committed 
h Rot. F. 32. H 6. m. 15. & 16.  to Thomas Littleton Sergeant at Law, Thomas Greswould and john Gamell Esquires.  
To whom succeeded Walter his son and heir, by Eliz. daughter and heir to Ric. Clodshale: which Walter, having within two years after his Father's death, obtained the King's Precept 
i Claus 32. H. 6. m. 11.  to his Escha●tor, for render of those lands, in this County of his mother's inheritance; and likewise of some other, became, ere long, possessed of the residue, and wedded 
k Ex autog. penès prae●. R. A.  Elianore the daughter to john Hampden of Hampden in Buckinghamshire. But little else have 〈◊〉 of him that is memorable, other than that by his Testament 
l Blamy● q. 17. , bearing date ult. Junii An. 1502 17 H. 7.) he bequeathed his body to be buried in the C●urc● of S. Peter and Paul at Aston juxta Bermingham; and to the Vicar of Aston for his 〈◊〉 and his Tithes forgotten, his best ox; appointing ●●kew●se thereby, that at his burial xii li. o● Wax should be ●pent in Lights, and six Torches ●orn by six poor men, each of them having a black Gown for that service; As also a Trental of Masses sung for his son, and for the souls of his Father and Mother, and all Christian souls; constituting Fl●a●ore his wife Executrix, and Edw. Belbnap, I●hn B●acebrigge, with john Boteler of Solihull, Over●eers thereof.  
Th●s Walter left issue john Arden his son and heir, one of the 
m Holgrave●. 19  Esquiers of the Body to K. H. 7. Which John wedded 
n  Alice daughter to Ric. Bracebrigge of Kingsbury Esq But concerning this marriage there a●ose no small d●fference 
o  betwixt the Parents on each side: Walter Arden (the Father) alleging that the said Richard and his servants had stolen away his son; Howbeit, at length, by a reference to Sir Sim. Mountfort of Colshill K● and S●r ●ic. Bi●gham (the Judge, who then 〈…〉 Midl●ton) it was determined 
p  , that the marriage should be solemnised betwixt them in February 13 E. 4. and, in consideration of CC. ma●ks portion, a convenient Jointure settled: as also, that for the ●e pass done by the same Richard Bracebrigge, in so taking away the young gentleman, he should give to the before specified Walter 〈◊〉, the best Horse, that could by him be chosen in Kingsbury Park.  
W●●c● john Arden bequeathed 
q Porch ●. ●.  also his body to be buried in Aston Church, beforementioned, before the 〈◊〉 Image of our blessed Lady of pity; 〈◊〉 whose T●stam●n (bearing date 4 junii 17 H. 8.) here being some things very memorable, I shall here recite them.— Item I bequeatheth for my Mortuary or C●rs present a black G●lding amling, that Almighty God may the rather take my soul unto his mercy and grace. Item I bequeatheth to the high Auter of Aston aforesaid, for Tithes and Offerings negligently forgotten, iii s. iiii d. etc. Item I bequeatheth my whi●e Harners complete to the Church of Aston, for a George to wear it, and to stand on my pew a place made for it: provided always, that if the said George be not made within a year after my decease, that then I will that mine Executors do sell it, and 〈…〉 to sing in the chapel of Orton so ●●ire as the money will extend. Item, I will at the day of my burial, that xii. poor women of my Tenants shall have each of them a black Gown, with a Hood, a pair of Bedes, Four pence, and a Dinner, to bear each of them a Torch about my hearse. Item, I will have burning about my hearse xxiiii. Tapers, and each Taper of half a pound of Wax. Item, I will every month's day, during the year, be sung a solemn Dirige, and on the morrow mass of Requiem, for my soul and all Christian souls by Note; and at every Dirige and mass to be bestowed iii s. iiii d. amongst Priests, and clerks, Ringing, and Lights. Item, I will that a Priest sing at Orton two whole trentals of St. Gregory, with the Diriges belonging, that is for two years, and to have v l. a year, etc. Item, my best Gown of black Damask to my parish Church of Aston, to make a Cope with all.  
But here, before I proceed further with my historical discourse of this Family, taking notice of the Mortuaries given by this john Arden and his Father, it will not be a miss to say somewhat, not only touching the antiquity, but the reason and original occasion of such bequests; as also how in times past they were usually paid.  

Of Mortuaries.  That which here is called a mortuary was by our Ancestors, the Saxons, called Saul- 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as is to be seen 
r Vide L L. Sax Reg. Canuti 〈◊〉 per. A. Whelock p. 102.  in the Laws of Canutus, and signifies a tribute or pension paid for the safety of the Soul, the later syllable 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 importing the same with census, vectigal, and pensio, as Master Lambert 
s In explic. 〈◊〉 Sax.  observeth: Neither is the word, with a signification not much unlike, out of use with us at this day, we commonly calling such money as travellers pay for their entertainment, at a common inn, the Shot. But ascending, as far as I can, to discover the antiquity of this payment, I find a passage 
t Spelm. de Concil. p. ●11.  in a very ancient general council of this Nation [Concilium Aenhamense] called by King Aetheldred, at the request of Aelpheagus Archbishop of Canterbury and Wulstane Archbishop of York An. M. ix.] 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man nimble 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 op●num 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Which words Sir H. Spelman thus interprets: Sed aequissimum est ut animae symbolum [quam pecuniam Sepulchralem nunc vocant] semper dependatur cum sepulchrum sit effossum: the same Canon 
u ●ide LL. Canuti ut sup●à Can. 13.  being confirmed by King Canutus 23. years after almost in the very same words.  
But here we may observe, that though there be a time prefixed when this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or symbolum animae ought to be paid; yet was it neither certain, whether it were ox, Cow, Horse, Money, or other Good; nor indeed any other than arbitrary: And no less doth the old Latin M S. copy of the before mentioned Synod Cap. 14. imply, where the Saxon Canon is thus rendered— Munera necnon defunctorum animabus concernentia, puteo impendantur aperto; id est Let the gifts also which are given for the behoof of the Souls of the dead, be paid at the opening of the Grave. And further to make good what hath last been spoke, let us observe what Glanvill 
w G●anv. 〈…〉 de ●eg. Angl. ●● 7. ●. 5.  (a famous Lawyer, who lived in H. 2. time) hath to that purpose,— Potest quilibet homo liber (saith he) ma●oribus debitis non involutus, de rebus suis in infirmitate sua rationabilem divisam facere, sub hac forma, secundùm cu●usdam patriae consuetudinem; Quod Dominum suum primò de meliore re, quam habet, recognoscat; Deinde Ecclesiam; postea verò alias personas pro voluntate suâ. And going further saith— Quicquid autem diversarum Patriarum consuetudines super hoc teneant, secundùm Iura regni, non tenetur quis in Testamento suo alicui personae, nisi pro voluntate sua aliquid relinquere: libera enim dicitur esse cujuscunque ultima Voluntas secundùm has Leges, sicut & secundùm alias Leges.  
Now to give some reason for the name, I shall cite what L●ndwood 
* Ad cap. Statut. de Consuetudine ver●o Mortuarij.  expresseth thereof, sc. Mortuarium sic dictum quia relinquitur Ecclesiae pro Anima defuncti; And for this he citys the Gloss. upon the Decretal Epistle of Pope Honorius the third, about the year 1220, and beginning of the reign of our Henry the third. But Sir Edw. Coke, from the words of Sim. Langham Archbishop of Canterbury (near 300 years since) in a certain Constitution of his, thus hath it, 
x Coke Insc. part. 2. p. 491. vide Lind ●. lib. 1 de Corsu●. cap statut.  Mortuarium (saith he) is a gift left by a man at his death pro recompensatione subtractionis Decimarum personalium, & Oblationum, which is a more particular definition than the former; yet is not this very consonant to the instances in these two Testaments, viz. of Walter and john Arden before recited: for in the first Walter Arden bequeathes for his mortuary, and his Tithes forgotten, his best ox, not or his Tithes; which and shows that they were not one and the same thing. And john Arden in his Will makes it more plain, viz. Item I bequeatheth for my mortuaries, or Cors presentè a black gelding ambling, that almighty God may the rather take my soul unto his mercy and grace: And then, in a distinct legacy, he saith, Item, I bequeatheth to the high altar of Aston for Tithes and offerings negligently forgotten iii s. iiii d.  
So that here we see Cors presentè is apparently the same as we call the mortuary, id est the Body presented or offered to the Priest; for where Mortuaries were used to be paid, the Body of the best Beast, or Good, was, according to the custom offered and presented to the Priest, in behalf of the corpse or person deceased. And yet, however here they are given as a legacy, or bequest, which argues that of Custom they were not anciently paid in this place, 'tis very evident, that where they had been used to be paid, the Laws of this Realm did so settle them, that they were then recoverable as due debts; which the Statute de Circumspectè agatis, in 13 E. 1. doth manifest, in these words. Item si Rector petat Mortuarium in partibus ubi Mortuarium dari consuevit, etc. And custom, in tract of time, did so prevail, as that they being held as due debts, the payment of them was enjoined by several Constitutions; the first whereof, that I have met with, is that of Robert de Winchelsie Archbishop of Canterbury in An. 1294. 23 E. 1.— 
y Lindw. cap Quia inter de Sepulturis lib. 3. f. 93.  Quia inter Rectores Ecclesiarum & Parochianos suos lites cupinius extinguere, quae frequenter oriuntur; Statuimus, quod si decedens tria ad minus vel plura cujuscunque generis in bonis animalia habueret, optimo, cui de jure fuit debitum, reservato; Ecclesiae suae à quà recepit Sacramenta dum viverit, melius post optimum reservetur: id est the best being reserved for the Lord as an Heriot, the Church to have the next for a mortuary.  
Which Constitution was farther, and more fully explained by Sim. Langham Archbishop of Canterbury about Lxxx. years after, where he alleges 
z Lindw. Cap. stat. de Consu●tu●.  the occasion of that payment to be pro recompensatione subtractionis Decimarum personalium, necnon & Oblationum, as I have already intimated; the truth whereof I somewhat doubt, for the reasons before expressed, though Lindwood in his gloss upon that Constitution saith: Quia non remittitur Peccatum, nisi restitutione factâ, ideo statuit quod pro compensatione sic subtractorum secundum melius animal defuncti Ecclesiae dampnum debet applicari; He means ut dampnum Ecclesiae resarciat, to make some recompense for the Tithes and Oblations withheld.  
Now, that the manner of their payment was anciently, by leading, driving, or carrying the same before the corpse of the Defunct, on the day of his sepulture, I shall demonstrate by these ensuing testimonies. (1.) William de Beauchamp (father to the first Earl of Warwick of that Family) who died in 52 H. 3. scil. near 400 years since, in his Testament hath these words— 
a Giff. f. 11. b.  Et corpus meum terrae sepeliendum in Ecclesia Fratrum Minorum Wigorniae; & coram corpore meo unum Equum ferro coopertum, ut decet, cum stramentis militaribus. (2.) In 12 E. 1. Roger de Clifford (a great Baron) in his Testament hath it thus— 
b Ib. f. 251. a.  Et Corpus meum sepulturae, matrici Ecclesiae de door, & cum corpore meo Dextrarium meum coopertorium, vel xxx. marcas. (3.) And in 20 E. 1. Sir Hugh de Plessets Knight thus— 
c Ib f. 365. ●.  Et Corpus meum ad sepeliendum in Ecclesia Conventuali de Mussenden, juxta Monumentum patris mei ibidem, quondam defuncti; & cum corpore meo, nomine Principali, Palefridum meum album cum armatura qua decet.  
(4.) Add to these, that of Sir Walter Cokesey Knight in 24 E. 1. 
d Ib. f. 411. a. — Item lego Corpus meum ad sepeliendum in Ecclesia Fratrum Minorum Wigorniae, & cisdem Fratribus x. marcas argenti pro omnibus Armis meis coram corpore meo venientibus, quae quidem Arma integraliter Waltero filio meo remanebunt; & quidam Equus coram corpore meo veniens, tunc ibidem dicta Arma deferens, cum dictis Fratribus remanebit. (5.) And that of William de Beauchamp the first Earl of Warwick of that name, in 25 E. 1. who bequeathing his Body to be buried in the choir of the Friar's Minors at Worcester (as his Father did) goeth on thus— 
e Ib. f. 429. a.  Lego etiam duos magnos Equos coram corpore meo Arma mea, secun●ùm quod decet, portantes, ut praedicto loco ubi c●rpus meum sepelitur, remaneant. (6.) As also of R●c. de Mundevile (of Berkswell in this Count●e) in 27 E. 1.— 
f Ib. f. 445. b.  Do, lego Corpus meum Ecclesiae Conventuali Canonicorum de Chaucumbe humanae tradendum seputurae, juxta patrem meum; & coram eodem unum Equum precii xx. ma●carum, vel valorem xx. marcarum.  
And to descend unto later times, that of Sir Robert de Legh Knight in 9 H. 4. Item 
g March f. 1●3. a.  lego unum ●alefridum nigrum, coram Corpore meo die sepulturae meae transiturum, nomine Herietis. As also that of john Marclefeld Clerk in 9 H. 5. Item 
h Ib. f. 423. a.  lego Equum meum vocatum le Bay aumbler, ut efferatur ante Corpus meum in die sepulturae meae nomine Principali.  
By which instances that already said is not only made good, but the original occasion and practise of Horses being led, and Armour carried before the corpse at the funerals of great persons (which perhaps most men suppose to have been rather as a badge of their military services) sufficiently manifested. Many more of which nature I could exhibit, were it not for brevity's sake: but to make the matter more clear, I shall further observe, that in a very ancient autograph 
i In Bibls. Hatton.  of no less antiquity than Henry 3. time, in which the Depositions of sundry persons is recorded, to prove what privileges the abbey of Pershore had, forasmuch as their Charters and evidences had been unhappily consumed by Fire, when that Monastery was burnt; and wherein Walter the then Prior, sworn and examined, having declared his knowledge touching the right of Sepulture, which that abbey had unto the Bodies of the Inhabitants, not only of Pershore but of xxxiiii. other Villages, there named— Requisitus de Testamentis dictorum hominum (saith my authority) dicit, quod Principale legatum debet deferri ante corpora defunctorum ad Ecclesiam de Persore, & ibi per Sacristam illius Monasterii, & Capellanos dictorum locorum estimari; & factâ estimatione, mediet as debet residere penès Sacristam, & alia medietas penès Capellanos dictorum locorum, etc.  
And consonant to this, did john Fillol (an Essex man) by his Testament 
k Rous ●. 54.  dated 20 julii An. 1390. (14 R. 2.) who bequeathing his Body to be buried in the Church of Thorpe, saith,— Item lego ad fugandum ante Corpus die sepulturae meae unum Bovem meliorem: Nay, that it was the custom of those elder times so to do, observe this following instance, by Thomas Frembaud Esquire in 8 H. 6.— 
l Luffnam f. 95. b.  Ac Corpus meum ad sepeliendum in Coemeterio Ecclesiae Oninium Sanctorum de Badlesden, etc. & meum melius animal coram corpore meo, ut mos exigit, die sepulturae meae, nomine Principali.  
And now a word or two to show, that the mortuary, and legacy for Tithes forgotten, though at first they were different things, (as by what hath been said may appear) came at length to be thrust together, and therefore might cause that expression in the Canon of Simon Langham before specified. I find that Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, who died in an. 1369. (43 E. 3.) by his Testament 
m Witlesey f. 110.  thus bequeatheth; Item jeo devise a chescun Eglise ou ieo so Segneur, & ay per mez ministrez ma menere en mon ●emps, ma mellour Beste, illoques trove, en nom de Principal, pur 'gree fair de mez Dismez obliez.  
And Thomas his son and Successor, by his Testament 
n Arund. vol. 1. f. 180.  bearing date in 2 H. 4.— Item ●eo devise a chescun luy on ie suy Seigneur ou Patron xx s. de monoie en nom de mon Principal; forspris si aveigne que me tollu la vie à warwick, ie devise à l'esglise de nostre Dame suisdit (sc. Ecclesiae Collegiatae Warwici) le meillour Beste que iai illoques le iour de ma moriant. And lastly, that of Simon Digby Esquire in 9 H. 8. who bequeathing his Body to sepulture in the chancel of the Church at Colshill, in this county hath this expression— 
o Ayloff f. 29.  and my best Good to my Principal, after the use of the country.  
But this kind of payment was converted into money by the Statute 
p Cap. 6.  of 21 H. 8. whereunto I refer my Reader. And so having herein digressed enough, by the help of that learned gentleman Master Thomas Barlow of Qu. Coll. Oxon. my singular friend, from whom I acknowledge that divers of the materials, whereof I have here made use, were imparted to me, I return.  
To this john Arden, who died ...... junii 17 H. 8. succeeded 
q Porth q. 8.  Thomas, and to him Edward, (son and heir to William that died in his father's life time) in ward 
r Ex autog. penes Edw. 〈◊〉 Con●ay.  to Sir George Throgmorton Knight in 38 H. 8. whose daughter he afterwards married. Which Edward, though a gentleman not inferior to the rest of his Ancestors, in those virtues wherewith they were adorned, had the hard hap to come to an untimely death in 27 Eliz. the charge laid against him being no less than high Treason against the Queen, as privy to some foul intentions that Master Somervile, his son in Law, (a Roman Catholic) had towards her person: For which he was prosecuted with so great rigour and violence, by the Earl of Leicester's means, whom he had irritated in some particulars (as I have credibly heard) partly in disdaining to wear his Livery, which many in this county of his rank, thought, in those days, no small honour to them; but chief for galling him by certain harsh expressions, touching his private accesses to the Countess of Essex, before she was his wife; that through the testimony of one Hall, a Priest, he was found guilty of the Fact, and lost his life in Smithfield, Tristis hic exitus nobilis viri (saith Master 
〈…〉. E●w. per. Cambd. ● an. 1583.  Cambden) qui sacerdotis insidiis illectus, & ejusdem testimonio perculsus, Lecestrii invidiae vulgò vertebatur. Certum enim est illum Lecestrii invidiam, nec immeritò incurrisse, cui in omnibus quibus poterat se temerè objecerat, quasi adultero obtrectaverat, & ut homini novo detraxerat. Upon whose attainder his lands were given 
s Pat. 28. E. 2. p. 10.  away to Edward Darcy Esquire: and his heirs: but Robert son and rightful heir to that inheritance, being a prudent person, and well read in the Laws; by virtue of an Entail made upon his marriage (in his Father's life time) after very long suits, recovered all again: this manor of Curdworth, and Minworth, excepted; and living to a great age, with no small reputation in his country, left Robert, his grandchild, heir to the estate. Which last mentioned Robert, being much accomplished with learning, and other excellent parts, died in the flower of his youth, whereby the inheritance of this ancient Family resorted to his Sisters, of whose marriages I have in the pedigree, before inserted, taken notice.  
Within this Lordship did the Abbot of Leicester, in 13 E. 1. (having a large proportion of land by the grant of Hugh de Arden in H. 2. time) claim 
t 〈◊〉. de 〈…〉.  a Court Leet, as also Infangthef with Assize of Bread and Beer; and to justify this Challenge exhibited the Charters of K. H. 2. and Ric. 1. whereby the Canons of that house had sundry general privileges granted to them throughout all their possessions. whereupon, the Jury finding that they had enjoyed a Court-Leet, with Assize of Bread and Beer time out of mind, those Liberties were allowed. And forasmuch as it appeared, that in the time of Abbot Henry, a Gallows had been set up, and a Thief there taken committing Felony, adjudged to death, and hanged by his Bailiff, the same privilege was likewise allowed.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter ad vincula) being given 
u Reg. de Leic. in Bibls. Cotton f. 7. a.  to the Canons of Leicester in H. 2. time, by Hugh de Arden before specified, was soon after appropriated 
w Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  to them by Ric. Peche Bishop of cou. and Lich. his Successors, Hugh Novant, and Geffrey Muschamp confirming 
x Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  the same. And in An. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
M S. in Scac.  at seven. marks and a half, but the vicarage at no more than two marks, having long before been endowed 
z Ex Reg. Abb Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 51. a.  with a certain proportion of Glebe and Tithes for maintenance of the successive Incumbents; which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was certified 
a M S. penès S.A. eq. aur.  to be worth C s. per an. over and above x s. deducted for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae 
Incumbentes.  Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
Mag. R●b. de Leyrcestre An. 1283. 
Ex autog. penes D. &. Cap. Lich.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
Will. de Sutton Cap. 1284. 
Ex autog. penes D. &. Cap. Lich.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
joh. de B●rhangre Diac. 9 Cal. julii 1305. 
Langt. f. 7. a.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
Thomas Atteyate Cap. 19 Cal. jan. 1350. 
Northb. f. 54 a.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
Henr. Wyshaw Pbr. 17. Cal. Sept. 1361. 
Street. f. 8. b.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
joh. Hamund Pbr. 5 Id. Martii 1367. 
Ib. f. 23. b.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
D. joh. Broke Cap. 5 Feb. 1404. 
Burgh. f. 15. a.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
Ric. Laurence Pbr. 5 Sept. 1493. 
Bowl. f. 140. a.   Abbas & conu. Leicestriae. 
Ric. Singleton Cap. 8. Mar● 1498. 
Ib. f. 202. b.   Edw. Arden ar. 
Edm. Lyngard Cler. 27 Maii 1561. 
Samps. & B. f. 30. a.   jac. Rex Angl. etc. ratione minoris aet. Edw. Darcy ar. 
Thomas Aylesbury Cler. 4. Maii 1618. 
O●e●all bund. A.   jac. Rex Angl. etc. ratione minoris aet. Edw. Darcy ar. 
Will. Clifford in Art. Mag. 23 julii 1619. 
Morton bund. incert.   Carolus Rex. ratione ut supra. 
josephus Clifford Cler. 20. Martii 1625. 
Ib.    

In a North Window of the Church these arms.  Gules a cinquefoil Ermine. 
Old Earls of Leicester.    

Minworth.  
THis having been the freehold of one Godric before the Norman invasion, and in the Conqueror's time possessed by Turchill de Warwick, was by the general Survey 
b Domesd. lib.  certified to contain 1 hid, the woods extending to half a mile in length, and 3 furlongs in breadth: All which with the rest were then valued at v s. In that Record it is written Meneworde ● the later syllable signifying an habitation or dwelling, and the former showing of whom, though a name now out of use.  
But farther of this Village, I have very little to say, forasmuch as it continued in the Arden's Family, till the attainder of Edward in 27 Eliz. and was passed 
c Pat. 28. Eliz. p. 10.  out of the Crown therewith, in 28 of the same Queen's reign, to Edward Darcy Esquire and his heirs. That part of the Park, which lieth Northward of the River, was first impaled by the before specified Edward Arden, about the beginning of Q. Eliz. reign, as I have heard: but before the recovery of it by Robert Arden, his son, from Darcy, all the Trees were cut down, and rid out of it.   

Berwood.  
THis being involved originally with Curdworth, is not at all mentioned in the Conqueror's Survey, neither have I seen any thing thereof till H. 2. time, that Hugh de Arden gave it 
d Reg. de Leic. in bund. Cotton f. 2. & f. 7.  to the Canons of Leicester; viz. locum de Berwda, cum exsartis & pratis (for those are the words of the grant) & omnibus pertinentiis suis, in bosco & in plano, & totam illam partem nemoris sui, quae est inter filum aquae de Ebroc, & filum aquae de Tame, cum Insula de Wychesholme usque ad divisas de Erdinton, & cum pannagio & omnibus libertatibus, etc. Which grant was confirmed by William and Waleran both Earls of Warwick, it being of their Fee, as all the rest of Arden's lands were. Some small parcels, lying also here in Berwood did Thomas de Arden (nephew to the said Hugh) give likewise to those Canons.  
Here was anciently a chapel 
e Ib. f. 18. a.  of our Lady belonging to the said Canons, which long since went to decay; for in the beginning of H. 4. time, upon an extent of what they had in this place, there was certified to be only a Hall, with Chambers, buttery, Bakehouse, and all other necessary rooms Concerning which chapel I further find 
f Ib. f. 18. a. , that Sir William de Ardey Knight gave to Robert sometime Abbot of Leicester and his successors, one Mess. one Mill, and a large proportion of land lying in Curdworth, to find two Canons to celebrate divine service therein, for the health of his soul, and of the souls of his predecessors and heirs: But this, together with the manor of Berwood, as also the Rectory of Curdworth, appropriated to the before specified Canons, was after the dissolution of the abbeys purchased 
g Pat. 31. H. 8. p. 5.  from the Crown, by Thomas Arden of Park Hall, and Simon his younger son, for the sum of CCLxxii l. x s. and to be held of the King his heirs and successors by the xxth. part of a Knight's fee, paying the yearly Rent of xxx s. iiii d. into the Exchequer. Whereupon, the next year following, by virtue of a special Feoffment 
h Esc. 37. H. 8.  made by the abovementioned Thomas and Simon, the inheritance thereof became vested in William Arden eldest son to the said Thomas, and the heirs male of his body.   

Dunton.  
THat the high situation of this place, did originally occasion its name, is plain enough; Dun in our ancient English signifying a Hill: But till 36 H. 3. that Hugh de Mancestre (of whose Family I shall speak in Mancestre) had a Charter 
i Cart 36. H. 3. m. 27.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, together with those at Mancestre, and Drakenege in this county, I have not found any mention of it in Record. Which Hugh was then possessed of certain lands therein; but not of the capital message; for 'tis apparent that Philip Luvell in 41 H. 3. had the like grant 
k Cart. 41: H. 3. m. 3.  of Free-warren, from whom the Lords of this manor do derive their title. This Philip is he, (●f I mistake not) who was 
l M. Paris. p. 774.34.  one of the King's Clerks in 34 H. 3. being brought into 
m Ib. p. 287..26. & 34.  his service by Sir john Mansell, his chief councillor: but Math. Paris. gives him the Character 
n Ib.  of a crafty and deceitful man, making particular mention of his corrupt do, for which he was removed from his employment, and in disgrace; yet was it not long ere he got into favour again, by the intercession of Alexander King of Scotland, the King's son in Law (whose speech 
o Ib. p. 830.  in his behalf our Historian doth relate) and was made the King's treasurer 
p Ib. p. 847. ; in which, Office he continued, till for abusing the great favours he had received, sc. by wasting the King's Deer in his forests, he was 
q Ib. p. 977.  outed. Which disgrace went so near to his Heart, that he retired to his Benefice at Hamestable (for he was a clergy man) and there died 
r Ib. p. 982.  of grief the next year following; whereof so soon as the King had notice, he commanded all his possessions to be seized 
s Ib. p. 982.  on, till satisfaction should be made to his own content.  
To whom succeeded Henry Lovel clerk, in the possession of this Lordship; who required suit unto 
t Ex autog. penès Will. Ruggeley ar.  his Court, here, from the Abbot of Leicester, for a certain yard land, named Monks-field; As also an Oath of fealty, and other services: whereupon the Canons of that House, whilst the difference was thus depending, passed away their title therein, unto William the son of Ankitell de Bracebrigge (of Kingsbury) of whom the said Henry required the like service: but at the intercession of friends, they came to this Agreement 
u Ib. ; viz. that the said William and his heirs should pay unto them xx d. yearly Rent, without any suit of Court, or other service to the Lords of Dunton for the same.  
After this, ere long, it appears that Ralph de Gorges became Lord of this manor (though by what title I have not seen) who, together with Joane his wife, in 22 E. 1. commenced suit 
w Pat. 22. E. 1. m. 17.  against the said William de Bracebrigge concerning those lands before mentioned; as also against 
x Plac. de Banco 22. E. 1. rot. 16.  john Lovel of Tichmersh, whereby they required the said John to discharge them of such services as Amice the widow of Hugh de Strelly challenged of them for their estate in Dunton: To which Action the said john Lovel appeared, but after the Declaration read, he departed in contempt of the Court; whereupon the Shiriff had command to distrain him, and to compel his appearance again.  
To this Ralph de Gorges succeeded Hugh, his son; who obtained licence 
y. Warw. Com. f. 103. b. etc. , from Guy de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, to enclose that place of Wood lying within this his manor of Dunton, called Clapshaw; and to make such a fence about it, as that neither Hart, hind, Buck, nor do; no nor Goat might enter therein; with this proviso, that if it should not be sufficiently enclosed to keep out the Earls Deer, belonging to the Chase of Sutton; and that, upon warning given by the Earls Bailiffs; the same were not made good within xx. days thereof, that then it should be lawful for the Earl to lay it open again: And that if any of the said Earls dear, being driven by hunting, did break into it, that the said Earl or his Servants might pursue them into the said Park, and there take and carry them away, without doing wilful hurt to any of the Deer belonging to the before specified Ralph: And for the better finding of such hunted Deer, that the Earls Hounds might likewise enter, but no Bow to be brought in with them. Which concession, being about the 28 E. 1. as I guess; for it hath no date, was witnessed by Sir Bernard de Brus, Sir john de Clinton, Sir john de Beauchamp, Sir Ric. de Whitacre, and others.  
But after this, scil. in 30 E. 1. the same Sir Ralph de Gorges (for it seems he was then a Knight) came to a farther Agreement 
z Ib. f. 104. ●.  with the said Earl, both for cutting down his Woods in Dunton, and making, improvement of his Wast according to the Assize of the Chase; viz. that he and his h●irs should have liberty to make a Ditch of three foot and a half large, with a Hedge upon it, not a foot and a half high; in consideration whereof he and his heirs were yearly to pay to the said Earl, his heirs or assig●e●, at their manor House of Sutton, a Soar Sparhawk, or six pence at Lammas. And shortly after, past away all his right here, to john Lovel of Tichmersh, his uncle; which John, by his deed 
a Ex au●●●●en●s 〈◊〉 W. R.  bearing date at Tichmersh on the Feast day of the Annunciation of our Lady 3 E. 2. in consideration of CCC li. sterling, sold it to Hugh de Qu●lly, together with all his lands lying in Lee, Curdworth, Mynworth, and Mokshull, so granted to him likewise by the said Ralph de G●rges, his nephew.  
This Hugh de Citilly was 
b Ex autog p●●è●. Edw. M●●●ow. a●.  Lord of Radelive in Leicestershire, and being Constable 
c Cla●s. 16. E. 2. ●. 29.  of Kenilw. Castle, under Thomas Earl of Lancaster, was one of those that had a hand in the murder of Piers de Gaveston; for which, with the said Earl and others, he had his pardon 
d 〈◊〉 7. E. 〈…〉 1 m. 1 〈…〉.  in 7 E. 2. It seems that he made his residence here at Dunton in those times; for in 8 E. 2. he served as a Knight for this sh●re in the several Parliaments, then held 
e C●aus. 8. ●. 2. in d. ● 13.  at Westminster, and 
f 〈◊〉 m. 31.  York: and was a Knight before his death, which happened 
g 〈◊〉 16. ●. 2. ●. 9  at Pomfret Castle in 16 E. 2. he being then the King's prisoner there. To which Hugh succeeded Roger, who adhering to his Father, in that Rebellion with the Earl of Lancaster, became also a Prisoner 
h Rot. F. 16. E. 2. m. ●2. 14. etc.  at Pomfret; but paying C. marks fine 
i Rot. F. 16. E. 2. m. ●2. 14. etc. , and giving security for his future good behaviour, he was enlarged. After the last mentioned Roger, I find another Roger (his grandson I impose) which Roger in 14 E. 3. was in Commission 
〈◊〉 14. E. 3. p. 2. m. ●●.  for levying and collecting fifteenth and tenth then granted to the King in Parliament, and likewise 
 for making sale of the ninth part of Sheaf, W●ol, and Lamb in this County, given also to the King in Parl. about that time; in which employment he continued the next ensuing year, as appeareth by a new 
Pat. 15. E. 3. p. 1. ●. 31.  Commission.  
In 19 E. 3. he had summons 
〈…〉 19 ● 3. ●. 8. , amongst the other Knights of this County, to be ready with Horses and arms at the Feast of S. Laurence, to attend the King in his French expedition: and in 33 E. 3. departed 
o 〈◊〉 8. E. 2. ●. 17.  this life without issue, leaving Thomas de Cu●lly his Uncle and heir; of whom all that I find memorable is, that in 37 E. 3. he obtained licence 
p Ex a●tog 〈◊〉 S. A●●her eq. a●●.  from Thomas Earl of Warwick, to cut and ●ell timber in his Wood called Clapshaw, before specified; with proviso that it should be for the defence thereof till the spring were grown up according to the custom of his Chase. Which Thomas left one only daughter, called 
q C●au●. 8. R. 2. ●. 17.  Elizabeth his heir, wedded 
r C●au●. 8. R. 2. ●. 17.  to john Stanhope of Rampton in Notinghamshire; who had ●ssue Sir Ric. Stanhope Knight. Which Sir Richard, by his Deed 
〈…〉 ès prae●. W.A.  bearing date the Sunday next before the Feast of S. Laurence the Martyr 10 H. 5. past away the inheritance of this manor to Nich, Ruggeley of Hawksheard in come. Staff. Esq whose posterity do still enjoy it. 

Nich. Ruggeley 10 H. 5.- Editha filia & haeres ..... Waldelf. 

Nich. Ruggel●y 33 H. 6. 

Will. Ruggeley- Jana filia ... M●ll●y. 

joh. Ruggeley.- Ioco●a filia Rad. Sh●l●on de ●●●oley ar.- Thomas Baskervile de de Cu●dworth, s●cundus ma●itus. 

Radu●fu Ruggeley- R●becca filia Roulandi Ruggeley de Shenston. 

Roulandus Ruggeley de Dunton Eq. aur. obiit an. 1629. Eliz. filia & cohaeres Thomae Kno●les Eq. aur. 

Will. Ruggeley ar.          
Jacobus Ruggeley de Warwick. 14 H. 7.    
Will. Ruggeley 20 E 4.  
Thom. Ruggeley. 

Editha filia & haer ux. Ric. thickness de Sution C●eney.       This Nicholas was the first of his Family that had to do in Warwickshire, for aught I have seen, his Ancestors being of Staffordshire, and Gentlemen there of very good note: for in 26 E. 1. Will. de Ryggele de Comitatu Staffordiae, as the 
s Pat. 26. E 1. m. 6.  Record saith, being constrained to abjure the Realm, for killing one Rob. de Biskeland, received Pardon for that fact, which was so granted to him, for the faithful service he had done to the said King in his Army then in Flanders. And in 10● 13, and 14 E. 3. Simon de Ruggeley, being Shiriff 
t Rot. P. de i●sd. an.  of the Counties of Salop. and Staff. had the Castle of Salop. committed to his custody; having the title of Valettus Regis, which shows that he was a servant to the King in an honourable condition. I am of opinion that the special affection, which the before specified Nicholas had to Hunting, caused him to settle here at Dunton; for I find 
u Ex Comp. Ball. Warwici Com.  that he had the Rangership of Sutton Chase from 2 H. 4. which is xx years before he purchased this Lordship, and that he continued in that command for the space of ten years after; sc. till 10 H. 6. at which time he was an old man, and not fit for that employment: And that in 12 H. 6. he is recorded 
w Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m 25.  amongst the Knights and Esquiers of this County, who made Oath for observation of the Articles concluded on in the Parliament then held: But further of this Family I have no more to say, than what the Descent 
x Ex Visit. come Warwici an. 1619. , before inserted, expresseth.   

Wishaw.  
NOrthwards from Curdworth lies Wishaw, having been possessed by one Ordric before the Norman Conquest, but afterwards disposed of to Wil fill. Corbucionis (of whom I have made mention in Studley) and by the general Survey 
y Domesd. lib. , where it is written Witscaga, certified to contain two hides, there being then a Church, as also Woods that contained three furlongs in length and one in breadth, all valued at no more than x s. Which argueth that it then lay for the most part waste, in regard it is said to have been worth xxx s. in Edw. the Confessor's days. But there is little to be found thereof in our public Records till Edw. 1. time, so that I am not able directly, to discover who possessed it in the interim.  
In 29 H. 2. john de Doura impleaded 
z Rot. P. 29 H. 3.  Rob. sil. Willie●●i, and Will. de Arden, for the forth part of a knights see lying in Gorcote (juxta Studley) and here in Witteshage: And the knight's Templars were anciently possessed of some lands here, tho●gh by whose gift I yet know not; for about 12 H. 3. it appears 
a Ex autog. penès joh. L●sle ar. , that under their public Seal they granted unto Margaret de L'isle two yard land and a half lying therein: Which Family have been long owners of land in this Lordship; for in 56 H. 3. Helewis the widow of Nich. de L'isle brought an Assize 
b Pat. 56. H. 3. in d.  of Novel disseisin against Anketill de L'isle and others● concerning certain tenements here, and in Moxhull. But that the Templars, notwithstanding what they so passed away, as abovesaid, had still some possessions here, is manifest by that Presentment 
c Inq. per. Hundr. penes Camer. Scac.  in 4 E. 1. Whereby it was certified, that they had withdrawn their suit due to the Hundred Court for 4. yard land and a half thereof.  
Of that Family of Bereford, which had to do in this place; whether Osbert were the first, I cannot affirm; for till 16 E. 1. I have not found any thing of him in relation thereto; but then I do conclude that he was Lord thereof; and that by a● Deed 
d Plac. coram R. term. P. 16. E. 1. ●ot. 2.  of entails he settled all his lands in this Wishawe, Langley, Sutton, and elsewhere, upon Will. de Bereford his Brother. It should seem, that these Berefords' had that here in Wishawe ● which belonged to the Templars: for in 20 E. 2. (which was after the accession of the Templars lands to the Hospitalars, as in Balshall shall be showed) it was found 
e Esc. 20. E. 2. n. 45. , that Will. de Bereford, beforenamed, held a manor here of the said Hospitalars, by the service of xvii d. to be paid at Michaelmas and the Feast of the Annunciation of our Lady, by even portions, for all services.  
Touching the Descendants of which Will. de Bereford, having spoke in Langley (their principal seat in this county) I have ●ere no more to say of them, than that in 19 E. 3. Edmund de Bereford had a Charter 
f Cart 9 E 3. n. 44.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here. From which Family it came to Hore, and from Hore to Pudse●, both by heirs females as the Descent in Langley showeth, and therefore 'tis needless here to g●ve farther instance thereof.  
In An. 1291 (19 E. 1) the Church (dedicated to S. Chad) was valued 
g MS. in Scac.  at v. marks, and in 19 E 2. the advou●on thereof granted 
h F. levat. ●en●. Pasch. 17. E. 2.  by Will. de Castell to Will. de Bereford: but in 26 H. 8. the value was certified 
i MS. penès. S. A. eq. aur. f. 59 a.  at Cv s. over and above ix s. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Will. de Castello mil. 

Langt f. 7. b.  Nich. de Castello 5 Id. Dec. 1306.  Georgius de Castello miles. 

Ib. f. 3●. a  Will. de Laberton Accol. 10 Cal. Feb. 1310.  D. Edm. de Bereford miles. 
joh. Stene Cler. 7 Id. Sept. 1342. 
〈◊〉 f. 39 b.   D. Edm. de Bereford miles. 
Nich. de Lichfeld Cler 14 Cal. Aug. 1349. 
Ib. f. ●8. b.   D. Edm. de Bereford miles. 
joh. Grant Cap. 2 Cal. julii 1350. 
Ib. ●. 53. a.   Baldw. de Whitenay Decan. Eccl. Coll. de Tamworth, & Tho. de Morehall, hac vice. 
Ric. de Geytingdon Cap. 12 Cal. Sept. 1361. 
Street. f. 9 a.   Baldw. de Whitenay Decan. Eccl. Coll. de Tamworth, & Tho. de Morehall, hac vice. 
Will. de Osmundeston Pbr. 5 Cal. Dec. 1361. 
Ib. f. 10. b.   D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
Steph. de Carleton Pbr. Id. nou. 1367. 
Ib. f. 16. b.   D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
Thomas from Pbr. 3 Non. Sept. 1375. 
Ib. f. 22. b.   D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
joh. de Eton Pbr. 12 Cal. Apr. 1376. 
Ib. f. 23. b.   D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
Thomas Haddon Pbr. 11 Cal. Dec. 1377. 
Ib. f. 24. a.   D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
Henr. Eaytewayte Pbr. 18 nou. 1383. 
Ib. f. 30. b.   D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
Ric. brews Pbr. 14 Martii 1396. 
Sk. f. 12. b.   D. Baldw. de Bereford miles. 
joh. Romay 15 Aug. 1405. 
Burgh. f. 16. a.   Eliz. relicta Baldw. de Bereford militis. 
joh. Wermote Cap. 2 Oct 1412. 
Ib. f. 31. b.   Eliz. relicta Baldw. de Bereford militis. 
Nich. Braddeley 7 julii 1413. 
Ib. f. 33. a.   Custos Coll. liberae Capellae Reg. de Windsor. 
joh. Rolf Cap. 27 Aug. 1414. 
Arund. f. 138. a.   Eliz. relicta Balw. de Bereford mil. 
Will. clerk Cap. 23 julii 1416. 
Bull. f. 4. a.   joh. Hore dominus de Wishaw, arm. 
Thomas Hemyngburgh 8 Oct. 1425. 
Heyw. f. 16. b.   joh. Hore dominus de Wishaw, arm. 
joh. Harman Pbr. 9 Oct. 1431. 
Ib. f. 26. b.   joh. Hore dominus de Wishaw, arm. 
Rob. Yerburgh Pbr. 19 Martii 1431. 
Ib. f. 27. a.   joh. Hore dominus de Wishaw, arm. 
Rad. Horleston Pbr. 18 nou. 1433. 
Ib. f. 32. a.   Hilb. Hore de Childerley ar. 
Thomas Spenser Pbr. 8 Aug. 1436. 
Ib. f. 34. b.   Hilb. Hore de Childerley ar. 
joh. Gallard 3 Sept 1439. 
Ib. f. 37. b.   Hilb. Hore de Childerley ar. 
Ric. Sturges ult. Apr. 1441. 
Ib. f. 40. a.   Hilb. Hore de Childerley ar. 
joh. Tamworth Canon. regul. S. Aug. 7 Dec. 1444. 
Ib. f. 42. b.   Thomas Hore ar. 
Will. Beket Cap. 15 jan. 1456. 
Bowl. f. 24. a.   Rob. Perham ratione minoris aet. Gilb. fill. & haer. Tho. Hore. 
Thomas Dene Cap. 19 junii 1494. 
Ib. f. 141. a.   Rob. Perham ratione minoris aet. Gilb. fill. & haer. Tho. Hore. 
Will. Clayton art. Magr. 21 jan. 1494. 
Ib. f. 142. a.   Tho. Fulthorp & Editha ux. sua, ●ilia & haer. Joh. Hore. 
Magr. Will. Burgh in leg. Bac. penult. Martii 1504 
Bl. f. 3. b.   Tho. Fulthorp & Editha ux. sua, ●ilia & haer. Joh. Hore. 
D. Will. Smith Cap. ult. Maii 1538. 
Str. & P. ●. 15. b.   Rob. Pudsey gen. 
D. Will. Bowes, alias Vicars 5 Aug. 1552. 
Samps. f. 43. a.   joh. L'isley ar. ex concess. Georgii Pudsey ar. 
Edw. ward in art. Bac. 21 jan. 1584. 
Bund. ●.   Geo. Pudsey ar. 
joh. Wilston Cler. 10 Feb. 1602. 
Overton bund. C.   Geo. Pudsey de Langley gen. 
Mich. Walford Cler. in art. Magr. 7 Oct. 1629. 
Morton bund incert.     

Moxhull.  
THis, though it be in the Parish of Wishaw, seemeth to have been originally a member of Curdworth; for 'tis evident 
k Cartul. Warw. c●m. ●. 186.  that the Arden's held it immediately of the Earls of Warwick: But the Ancestors of that Family, which doth still enjoy it, have possessed it for more than four hundred years, and had it first from one of the Arden's (lord of Curdworth) as is clear enough by the Tenure: for by several 
l Esc 9 Eliz. E●●. 33 Eliz.  Inquisitions and other authorities it appeareth to be held of their posterity. The first mention that I have met with thereof, in any Record 
m Pat. 36. ●. 3. in d. , is in 36 H. 3. Where it is written Mukeshull, Walt. de Bereford having brought an Assize of Novel desseisin against Nich. de L'ile and others, for Common of pasture there: which Nicholas was the son of William, and he of Henry (as I think) for I have seen ancient 
n Penès joh. Lisle 〈◊〉.  evidences, which do import as much; so that 'tis like that Henry was he that seated himself here: and probable enough it is, that Herbert del isle (for so is his name written) might be Father to Henry; for I find him a witness 
o R●gist. de ●enilw. ●. 8 14. & ●●.  to several Charters of Geffrey de Clinton (son to Geffrey the Founder of Kenilworth Castle and and Priory) about the beginning of H. 2. time.  
This William (father of Nich.) was a person of the superior rank amongst the gentry in this Shire, as may seem by a specialll Commission 
p Pat. 21. E. ●. in d. 〈◊〉.  constituting him one of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick and Kenilworth; but all that I have farther seen of him, is, that he was a witness 
q Ex autog. penes Rob. ●●den ar.  to the grant of certain assarted lands in Pedimore, which Henry Earl of Warwick made to Thomas de Arden: Neither after 10 E. 1. have I found any mention of the before specified Nicholas, he being then exempted from serving on Juries by the King's Letters 
r Pat. 10. E 1. m. 14.  Pat. To which Nich. succeeded Anketil de L'ile who wedded 
s Ex autog. penès prae●. I. L.  Julian the daughter and heir to Rob. de Blaggreve of Midleton, and did his Homage 
t Ex autog. penès prae●. I. L.  to Philip Marmion (Lord of Tamworth Castle) for the lands he had with her in frank marriage, of his Fee. Which Ank●tel had suits 
u Pat. 22. E. 1. m. 17.  with Ralph de Gorges● of Dunton, concerning certain lands here in Moxhull, about 22 E. 1. and left issue Henry, who was a Servant in much trust and esteem, unto Ralph Lord Basset of Draiton (a great man in these parts) For in the Commission 
w Ex autog. penès Will. Vic. Staff.  he had from that Baron, to treat with Sir Rob. Marmion concerning the manors of Netherwhitacre, Halughton, Pericroft, and Glascote (all in this County) in 14 E. 2. the Lord Basset calls him nostre chiere & bien ame Vadlet, his dear and well-beloved esquire.  
And (to manifest that he was a person eminently qualified) in 18 E. 2. he served 
x Claus. 18 E. 2. in d. m. 25.  in the Parliament then held at London, as one of the Knights for this Shire, having two s. vi. d. allowed him per diem, for his expenses during that employment. But in 1 E. 3. upon a strong suspicion of heresy, suggested against him to the King, 
y Rot. F. 1. E. 3. m. 16.  a Commission to Will. de Clinton, bearing date 3 Maii, was forthwith issued out, not only to arrest and take him, but to seize on all his lands, goods, and Chattels; of which being advertised, he submitted himself to prison, and brought in sureties to stand to a lawful trial therein; viz. Raph. de Crophull of Notinghamshire, Walt. de Heselarton of Yorkshire, Edm. de Shireford, David de Caunton, Rog. le Pledour, and john de Alspath of this County; whereupon he was set at liberty, and his lands and goods restored to him, as by the King's special Precept bearing 
z Claus. 1. E. 3. p. ●. m. 15.  date at Nottingham 3 Sept. appeareth: After which viz. in 5 E. 3. the said Lord Basset received his full account, for all the time he had served, and retained to him, and gave him a general 
a Ex autog. penès praef. I. L.  Acquittance.  
To whom succeeded John, who for the lands in Blaggreve, which sometime belonged to Rob. de Blaggreve his grandmother's Father, obtained a Release 
b Ibid.  from Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight (heir ●o Marmion) as to the suit due to his three week's Court at Stipershull, and all other services for that land, during his own life, and the life of Maud his wife; saving to the said Sir Baldwin, his homage and a pair of gilt spurs at the Feast of S. Edith yearly. This John in 30 E. 3. paid 
c Ibid.  to Sir john de Arden Kt. and Henry his brother, Executors to Ralph de Arden their father, the sum of vi s. viij d. for reasonable Aid due upon the marriage of Sibyl his eldest daughter, in respect of the lands in Moxhull, which he held of him by military service; and at the same time xxxiii s. iiii d. for a 
d Ibid.  Relief due to the before specified Ralph, for those lands: and bore for his arms three eaglets displayed, gules, as by his Seal 
e Ibid.  and an old glass window in Bentley chapel appeareth; which coat or part thereof, at least, was assumed by Henry his Father; for I have seen a Seal of 
f Penès F. Nethersole eq. aur.  his with one Eglet displayed, within the compass of a roundle, and not in a Shield; a course very anciently used before they put their Badges into Shields, as I have observed in the Families of Beke of Eresby, and Darcy; the first of which bore their Cross sarcilè so; and the other their cinquefoil.  
Which John, bearing a singular reverence to the Monks of Merevale, desired that his body might be there buried, as may appear by certain land and Rent that he assigned 
g Ex Coll. W. Burton.  to some friends in trust, for the finding of divers wax Lights to burn every Sunday and Holiday in the chapel of our Lady, adjoining to the gate of that abbey; for which respect he had a special grant 
h Ex autog. penès praef. I. L.  from Robert de Atherston, Abbot of that House and his Covent, under their public Seal, bearing date the Wednsday after Lammas 33 E. 3. of a certain proportion of ground, within the said chapel of our Lady, containing seven foot square, where he and Maud his wife, at the death of each, should have sepulture; And that upon all great festival days, aswell as Sundays, five waxed Lights should be burning there; as also that he the said John and Maud should have liberty to set up Images, in the same chapel, in honour of the blessed Virgin.  

Henricus de Insula. 

Will. de Insula 21 H. 3.- Margareta. 

Nicholaus de Insula 36 H. 3.- Amie●a 41 H. 3. 

juliana filia & haer. Rob. de Blaggreve 1 E. 1.- Ankitellus de Insula 22 E. 1.- Christiana ux. 2 obiit 33 E. 1. 

Philippus de Insula Rector Eccl. de Wishaw 4 E. 2.  
Henr. de Insula 4 E. 2.- Johanna 9 E. 2. 

Philippus de Insula Rector Eccl. de Cavendish 9 E. 3.  
Henr. de Insula 9 E. 3.  
joh. de Insula 9 E. 3.- Matilda relicta 47 E. 3. 

Idonea 1 R. 2. joh. de Insula 6 H. 4.- Margeria 13 H. 4. 

Will. de L'ile ar. 29 H. 6.- Juliana filia Rob. Midlemore de Eggebaston. 

Henricus de L'isle ob. 20 H. 7. Eliz. filia Will. Morgan. 

johannes L'isle obiit. 29 H. 8.- Anna filia & haeres Will. Lecroft de Colshull 12 H. 8. 

Nich. L'isle obiit 32 H. 8.- Anna filia Thomae Swinerton de Hilton in Com. Staff. 

Thomas L'isle ob. 23 Aug. 8 Eliz.- Anna filia Georgii Masterson, & una sororum & cohaer. Thomae. 

joh. L'●sle obiit 24 jan. 36 Eliz.- Dorothea filia Georgii Willoughby, filii Hugonis Willoughby mil. 

Franciscus L'isle obiit infra aet. 38 Eliz.  
joh. L'isle ar.- Brigitta filia joh. Knotsford de Studley. 

joh. L'isle- Maria filia Mathei Cradock de Caverswall-castro in Com. Staff. ar.        
Regin. L'isle, de quo illi de Bremor in Com. such.                         
To which John succeeded 
i Ex autog. penès praef. I. L.  John his son, who, in H. 5. time, was retained 
k Ex Rot. in Bibls. Hatton.  by the Earl of Warwick, amongst other of his Esquires, to serve him with one Lance and one Archer, at the siege of Caleis, for which he was to receive 
l Ex autog. penès prae●. I. L.  xxl per an. besides his diet. And to him William, and to William Henry, who gave the rectory of Wilmecote, with all the Tithes thereto belonging, to Thomas Clapton Master of the gilled at Stratford super Avon, to the intent that the Priest singing the first mass every day in the said gilled, should say De profundis before the holy lavatory, for the good estate of him the said Henry and Elizabeth his wife, and for their souls after their departure hence, as also for the souls of his ancestors and successors. Which Henry was Shiriff 
m Rot. ●. de ij●d an.  of this County and Leicestershire in the second, and nineteenth years of K. H. 7. reign: and by his Testament 
n Holgrave q. 17. , dated 13 Sept. 20 H. 7. bequeathing his body to be buried within his own proper chapel in the Church of S. Chad at Wishaw, before the Image of Henry the sixth, sometime King of England, departed this life about that time; for the Probate of his Will beareth date the next month following.  
Unto which Henry succeeded John his son and heir, who taking to wife 
o Esc. ●e an. 12. & 20. H. 8  Anne the daughter and heir of Will. Lecrofte, had 
p Esc. ●e an. 12. & 20. H. 8  with der divers Houses, and a great proportion of land lying in Colshill; and other places. Of this John I find, that upon the birth of Elizabeth, second daughter to King H. 8. (afterwards Qu. of England) he received a special Letter 
q Ex autog. penes prae●. I. L.  from Qu. Anne, dated at Greenwich 7 Sept. 25 H. 8. advertising him of the good speed she had in her deliverance, and desiring his congratulation unto God for it, as also his Prayers for the good health, prosperity, and continual preservation of the said young Princess.  
To whom succeed Nicholas 
r Esc. 9 Eliz. , and to him Thomas 
s Esc. 9 Eliz. , who wedded 
t E●c. 7. Eliz.  Alice one of the sisters and coheirs to john Masterson. Which Thomas in the first year of Q. marry, being one of the Justices of Peace in this County, received a special Precept 
u Ex autog. penès praef. I. L.  from Francis Earl of Huntingdon, the Queen's lieutenant, forthwith to muster and levy such and so many able men, well appointed for the wars, as he should call together, meet to serve the said Queen's highness under that Earl, against the Duke of Suffolk and his complices, then proclaimed Traitors; and to bring them forthwith, both Horse and Foot to Warwick Castle, where the said Earl then lodged. In which service he was so active, that as a reward for his diligence, the Q. granted 
w Ex autog. penès praef. I. L.  him a Warrant, under her Signet, to the marquis of Winchester, than Lord Treasurer, for a grant to pass the great Seal, of the manor of Hampton in Arden, for xxxi years in reversion after the decease of the Lady Margaret, than wife to Sir Gawen Carew Knight, upon the old accustomed Rent of xxx li. to be reserved unto the said Queen her heirs and successors: But the number of years fell short in the Patent 
x Pat. 1. M. p. 5. ; for it was but for xx●. years, and the Rent increased to Lv li. As for the rest which relates to this Family, either in point of descent or matches, the pedigree 
y Ex autog. penès praef. I. L.  before inserted, will show all that I can say.  
Returning now to the banks of Tame, I come to Ousthirne, whereof, in respect it was heretofore a Grange belonging to Merevale, I shall reserve what is to be said, till I speak of that abbey, and so ascending the stream of Blithe (whose confluence with Tame is near this place, take notice next of Solihull, within the precincts of which Lordship it first enters this Hundred.   

Solihull.  
OF this, I have not seen any mention till King John's time; where the profit of the Leetes kept for the several Hundreds and some other places, is certified 
Lib. rub. ● 233. b. , one Mark is accounted for it: but though the name be of no greater antiquity, yet that the place (I mean the whole territory, which of ancient time and still is reputed to belong thereto) is, I will presently demonstrate, notwithstanding that it had at first another appellation: and to that end shall begin my discovery by the light of that incomparable Record, viz. doomsday book; Where I find, that it was heretofore called Uluerlei, and that Edwine Earl of Mercia possessed it in Edward the Confessor's days, but after the Conquest one Cristina (than owner of Ichinton longa in this County) At which time it was certified to contain viij. hides, and that the Woods belonging thereto, were 4 miles in length and half a mile in breadth, there being then a Church. How it came to pass appears not, but certain it is, that the rate of all was much less at that time, than before the Norman Invasion, for than it amounted to x li. in value, whereas at the time of the general Survey, but iiii li.  
That this, with the other lands which the said Cristina then held, came to the family of Limsie, I have in Long-Ichinton already manifested, here being the seat 
a Ex vet. 〈◊〉. in 〈◊〉. Hatton.  of Limsie's Barony, I mean in that place called Ulverle (about a mile distant from Solihull Northwards) though there be now so little memory thereof, that were it not for some grounds, lying adjacent to a petty Hamlet called Olton, which yet retaining the name of Hullerley, gave me occasion of farther search, I should have been at a great loss for the discovery thereof: but looking well thereabouts, and making diligent enquiry of the Inhabitants, I found a large Moat, containing within it at least an Acre, whereon they say a Castle long since was situate, though now nothing be left thereof (a parcel of old Oaks growing where the buildings stood.) which tradition hath the more colour of truth, forasmuch as there is a Lane, near at hand, bearing the name of Castle lane. Some of the neighbourhood do call this Hogs moat, which I conceive is intended Odingsells moat, but by corrupt pronunciation now so termed; for I have seen the name of Odingsells very anciently written Hoginsells. Which grounds being at least a mile diameter, have heretofore been a Park, as the Country people say, and is probable enough from the large bank that lieth on the out side of them, environed with Lanes: Not far from whence, are the Vestigia of three very large pools, long ago converted to meadow ground. And 'tis not to be doubted, but that the Village now called Olton, was anciently this Wolverle above specified; which since the plantation at Solihull, having lost the true name, is, and hath since Edw. 1. time, for brevity, been called Olton, id est the Old town.  
In H. 1. time I find, that Ralph de Limesi, the first of this line (who was a great man in the Conqueror's days, as appears 
b Domesd. lib.  by the possessions he then had, lying in divers Counties of England) gave 
c Regist. S. Albani in Bibls. Cotton.  to the Church of Piriton in Hartfordshire (which he had founded) two parts of the Tithes here at Wolverle ● then written Hulferle. From which Ralph, the male line of these Limesies continued but four descents; and then, between two sisters and coheirs, the Barony became divided, as in Ichinton I have showed; this upon the partition falling to Basilia the wife of Hugh de odingsell's, by whom it was disposed of to Will. de odingsell's his younger son; in whose time was Solihull, out of the ruins of Wulverle, grown to be a town of some note, as it seems; for in 26 H. 3. he had a Charter 
d Cart. 26. H. 3. m. 5.  bearing date 9 Apr. for a market on the Wednsday every week, and a yearly fair, beginning on the Eve of S. Alphage, and continuing for 3 days, that being the Saint to whom the Church had been dedicated; for that it was a very ancient usage to have the fair at that time, when the day of the church's Dedication was yearly solemnised, I have in my discourse of Stratford super Avon, given a reason,  
In the same 26th year of H. 3. was this Will. attendant 
e Pat. 26. H. 3. in d.  upon the King, in person, beyond the Seas; but being returned, the next year following he obtained licence 
f Claus. 27. H. 3. m. 1.  that there should be a Perambulation made betwtixt the lands in Kings-Norton, and Bromesgrove in Worcestershire, belonging to the Crown, which then were in the hands of Henry de Hastings, by Lease, and the lands of the above specified Will. de odingsell's, here at Solihu●l, by the Shiriffs of Worcestershire and Warwickshire, and xii. Lawful and discreet Knights of each county. After which, viz. in 33 H. 3. this William (whom my Author 
g M. Paris. p. 769. ●. 3.  calls miles strenuus) being made governor 
h Pat. 33. H. 3. m. 9  of Montgomeri Castle in Wales, was the same year one of 
i M. Paris. ut suprà.  those that met at the tournament then held at Brackley in Northamptonshire, where he had some affront offered to him by Will. de Valence the King's brother, who being an Alien, had got Richard Earl of Gloucester to side with him, by which means the English were much insulted over.  
In 34 H. 3. he had a Charter 
k Cart. 34. H. 3.  of Free-warren granted to him in all his demesn lands here. In 44 H. 3. he had Summons 
l Claus. 44. H. 3. in d. m. 9 , with divers other great men, to be at Shrewsbury ● upon the Feast day of the blessed virgin's Nativity, ●well furnished with Horse and arms to march against Lewellin Prince of Wales and his Complices; and the next ensuing year, he had the like command to 
m Claus: 45. H. 3. in d. m. 3.  be at London, the morrow after the Feast of Simon and jude. In 45 H. 3. he had an Annuity 
n Pat. 45. H. 3. m. 11.  of xxx. marks per an. granted to him by the King, out of the Exchequer, until better provision should be made for him. In 47 H. 3. he had again Summons 
o Claus. 47. H. 3. in d. m. 7.  to be at Worcester on the Feast of Saint Peter ad Vincula with Horse and arms to resist Lewelin ap Griffith, above specified, with the power of the Welsh, as also the like command 
p Pat. 48. H. 3. in d. in ced.  to be at Oxford about Midlent, the nex ensuing year: And was a Benefactor to the friars of Thelesford, in this County, by the grant 
q Pat. 3. E. 3. p. 2. m. 8. per. Insp.  of certain lands lying here in Solihull, at a place called Hundeshale. This William bore 
r Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  for his arms Argent a Fez with two Mullets in chief Gules, and left issue William and Nicholas.  
Which William in 47 H. 3. had Summons 
s Claus. 47. H. 3. in d. m. 13.  to be at Hereford, upon the Monday next after the Feast of the Purification of our Lady, with Horse and arms to resist the power of the before mentioned L●welin ap Griffith; and in 5 E. 1. was again employed 
t Pat. 5. E. 1. m. 8.  into Wales for the King's service. In 11 E. 1. he was a 
u Ex autog. penès D. & ●ap. Lich.  Kt. In 13 E. 1. he 
w Rot. de Quo. ●.  claimed a Court Leet, Gallows, tumbril, with Assize of Bread and Beer, in this Lordship, by prescription; together with a market and fair, as also Toll, for which he produced K. H. 3. Charter, and had allowance of them accordingly. In 16 E. 1. he was employed 
x Pat. 16. E. 1. m. 4.  into Ireland upon the K's. service: and having founded a chantry, here at Solihull, in the chapel of S. Alphage (as I shall further show anon) departed 
y Rot. F. 23. E. 1. m. 14.  this life in 23 E. 1. leaving Edm. 
z Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 130.  his son and heir, and four daughters; which Edm. died 
a Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 130.  within a few months after, so that those his 4 sisters became his heirs to this Inheritance; whereof Ida, the eldest, married 
b Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. L●ch.  to joh. de Clinton (a branch of the clinton's of Colshill) Alice, fi●st 
c Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. L●ch.  to Maurice de Caunton (who was slain 
d Pat. 13. E. 2. m. 28.  in Ireland taking part with the rebels there) and afterwards to 
e Langt. f 33. a.  Ralph de Perham; Ela, first 
f Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.  to Sir Peter de Bermingham Kt. and next 
g Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.  to Sir ●●stac● le Poer, and Marg. to 
h Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.  john de Grey of Rotherfield.  
In a private grant 
i Ex. autog. penès S. Archer eq. ●ur.  of some land, lying within 

Hugo de odingsell's 15 Joh.- Basilia soror & haeres Joh. de Limesi. 

Will. de odingsell's 26 H. 3.- Johanna 14 E. 1. 

Nich. de Odingsells de Foshaw 24 E. 1. 

Will. de odingsell's 6 E. 2.- Agnes fill. & haeres ... de Insula. 

......... 

Nich. de odingsell's 10 R. 2.- Joana. 

Margareta fill. & haeres.- Johannes Waldelf. 

Alicia ux. Joh. Boteler.  
Anna ux. Tho. Burdet.            
Will. de odingsell's miles, ob. 23 E. 1.- Ela ●ilia Will. Longspe secundi, Comitis Sarum. 

Margareta 5 E. 2. joh. de Grey de Rother field defunctus 5 E. 2. 


a Esc. 33. E. 3. n. 38.  joh. de Grey obiit 33 E. 3. 


b Esc. 33. E. 3. n. 38.  joh. de Grey aet. 30 an. 33 E 3. 


c Esc. 1. H. 4. n. 62.  Ric. Grey miles 1 H. 4.  

d Esc. 12. R. 2. n. 24.  Rob. Grey defunctus 12 R. 2.- 
e Esc. 2. H. 6.  Eliz. (filia & una haer. Will. de la Planch) relicta joh. de Bermingh. mil. 


g Esc. 1. H. 4. n. 62.  Johanna propinq. haeres Ric. Grey mil. aet. 13. 1 H. 4.- 
f Esc. 1. H. 4. n. 62.  joh. Deincourt miles 1 H. 4. 


h Esc. 2. H. 6.  Alicia filia & cohaer. ux. Will. domini Lovel & de Holland 2 H. 6.  

i Esc. 2. H. 6.  Margareta ux. Rad. Cromwell domini de Tatshal. 2 H. 6.            
Ela, secundò nupta Eustachio le Poer.- D. Petrus de Bermingham. 

joh. de Bermingham Co. de loves.    
Alicia ux. Mau●itii de Caunton.- Rad. de Perham maritus secundus. 

David de Caunton.    
Ida primogenita filiarum & cohaer. 5. E. 2. joh. de Clinton defunctus 5 E. 2. 

joh. de Clinton.  
Will. de Clinton Comes Huntendoni● ob. s. p.    
Edm. de odingsell's ob. s. p.     

Rad. de Limesi 14 E. 1.    
Gerardus de Odingsells de Ichinton, defunctus 50 H. 3.     this Town, (dated 34 E. 1.) it is said to be inf●a Burgum de Solihull; but this Title of Burgus, attributed thereto, signifies no more, than that it was Villa insignior, a country town of more than ordinary note, and not fortified as the word Burgus doth commonly import. In 7 E. 2. upon an Agreement betwixt Ela the widow of Sir Peter de Bermingham, and Ralph de Perham, two parts of this town were settled 
k F. levat. 5. sept. Pasch. 7. E. 2.  upon the said Ralph for his life, but afterwards to remain to the said Ela, and her heirs: which Peter and Ralph were in 9 E. 2. certified 
l Nom. Vill.  to, be Lords thereof. But I suppose it should have been Ela the widow of Peter de Bermingham, with Ralph de Perham, because Peter was dead before. This Peter being a younger son (as I guess) to Will. de Bermingham (as when I come to that place shall be showed) had issue, by the same Ela, John de Bermingham (as it should seem) who immediately upon his advancement to the earldom of loves in Ireland, passed 
m F. levat. Oct. joh. Bapt. 12. E. 2.  away this Lordship, with the advouson of the Church, unto john H●thum Bishop of Ely and his heirs; unto which Bishop, the next year following, did Philip Purcel and Ela his wife, likewise 
n F. levat. Craft. A●cens. 13. E. 2.  grant their estate herein (the same Ela being a daughter to Ela de Bermingham, by one of her husbands, as I think) whereupon the said Bishop obtained a Charter 
o Cart. 13. E. 2. n. 12.  from the K. bearing date at Westm. 23 Febr. 13 E. 2. for a weekly market here upon the Wednsday, and a Fair once every year for 3. days, beginning upon the Eve of S. Peter ad Vincula, commonly called Lammas. Which makes me guests that the market upon the same day, and the Fair at the Feast of S. Alphage, granted to Will. de odingsell's in H. 3. time (as I have showed) were by discontinuance, either come to nothing, or else that the time for keeping of that Fair, viz. 19 Apr. was found somewhat inconvient: And in 1 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
p Cart. 1. E. 3.  for Free warren in all his demesn lands here, as also a Thorpe Constantine in Staffordsh.  
Afterwards within a short time, I find 
q Pat. 6. ●. 3. p. 1. m. 10.  that the Inhabitants of this Lordship, joining with the Inhabitants of Kings-Norton, and Yerdly in come. Wigorn. for throwing down a certain Ditch, which Roger de Mortimer Earl of March had made in Kings-Norton Wood, wherein those towns had Common of pasture, for all manner of cattles throughout the whole year, were prosecuted sharply by the said Earl, who brought a trial against them, by Nisi prius, at Bromesgrave, before Henry de Hambury, than one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas: Which said Inhabitants fearing the Earls greatness and power, durst not appear to challenge the jury; so that he had CCC ● given him for damages against them: But it so fell out, that in 3 E. 3. this mighty man, being seized upon 
r T. Wals. p. 112. n. 10.  by the King at Nottingham Castle, and by a Parliament, there held, condemned 
s T. Wals. p. 112. n. 10.  for Treason, was put to death, whereby all his possessions became confiscate; insomuch as the Inhabitants before specified, petitioned the K. that he would be gracious unto them in forbearing to proceed to judgement upon that Verdict; whereupon he was pleased to remit thereof 
t Pat. 6. E. 3. ut. suprà.  CCxlvi li. xiii s. iiii d.  
Whether by any conveyance from the Bishop of Ely before spoken of, it was, that Rob. de Moreby of Moreby in Yorkshire, had an interest here, I know 〈◊〉 nor what he so had: but in 7 E. 3. I find that the K. granted to him a Charter 
Cart. 7. E. ●. ●. 10.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here at Solihull, as also at Bonnewick and Moreby in Yorkshire. It seems that the inheritance thereof was in the Bishop's heirs, what ever estate the same Rob. de Moreby had; for in 26 E. 3. by a Fine 
w F. levat. ●. Joh. ●. 〈◊〉. 26. E. 3.  then levied, betwixt Anne the widow of Edw. le Despenser plaintiff, and john de Hothum of Bondeby Kt. Defor●● this manor, with the advouson of the Church, was settled upon the same Anne during her life, the remainder to Hugh le Despenser, (son to the said Edw. and Anne) and Alice his wife, daughter of the said Sir I. Hothum, and the heirs of their bodies, and so to Katherine sister of the said Alice etc. Which Alice was afterwards married to 
Ex au●●●●enès ●●●. A. 〈◊〉  john Trussell, who in her right held this Lordship in 50 E. 3. But by her first husband she had issue Sir Hugh le Spenser Kt. and Anne a daughter, married to Sir Edw. Boteler Kt. which Sir Hugh died 
y 〈◊〉 3. H. 〈◊〉 29.  without issue in 3. H. 4. leaving arm his sister and heir than 32 years of age.  
Of this Sir Edw. Boteler and Anne his wife, I find, that in 5 H. 4. they came to an 
z F. de ●iv. 〈…〉.  Agreement with Sibyl the widow of the said S● Hugh le Spenser, whereby it was concluded, that she the said Sibyl should hold this manor during her life; but afterwards to return unto the same Sir Edward and Anne, and their heirs; who dying without issue, K. H. 5. by his Letters 
 Pat. dated 16 Apr. in the second year of his reign, passing to Edward Duke of York, for life, all the lands which were Thomas Lord Spenser's, attainted by Parl. Octab. Hill. 3 H. 4. the remainder to Ric. Beauchamp of Bergavenny Kt. and Isabella his wife, sister and heir of Richard, son and heir to the said Thomas late Lord Despenser deceased, and the heirs male of the same Richard and Isabella; the Duke, by virtue of that grant, possessed himself of this manor, 〈◊〉 colour, that, for want of issue by the ●a●d Sir Edward B●teler and Anne, the inheritance thereof belonged to the same Thomas le Despenser Earl of Glouc. so attainted, and held it till his death, which happening in 3 H. 5 (for he was slain 
16.  at the battle of Agincourt 25 Oct. the same year) Ric. Beauchamp and Isabella his wife had livery 

〈◊〉 Hothum Episc Elien.  
Perius Hothum. 

joh. Hothum miles. 

F●w. le De spenser.- Anna. 

Edm. Dux Ebor. 

Edw. Dux El●●r.  
Constanstia. 

Ric. le Despenser Co. Glouc. ob. s p.  
Isabel sola filia & haeres ux. Ric. Beauchamp domini de Bergav.      
Edw. le Despenser. 

Tho. le Despenser Co. Glouc.    
Hugo. le Despenser. 

Anna ux. Edw. Boteler ob. s. p. 10 H. 4.  
Hugo le Despenser miles ob. s. p.      
joh. Hothum mil. 

Alicia- joh. Trussel mil. 2 maritus. 

joh. Trussel ob. s. p.    
Catherina.    
Petrus Hothum. 

Matilda. 

Thomas. 

.... Alicia. 

Margareta.- ... Skerne 

Henricus Skerne. 

Edm. Skerne 38 H. 6.                   
c  thereof 18 M●rtii next ensuing. Nevertheless, upon 
d  farther consideration, and view of the Fine levied in 5 H. 4. whereby it had been so in●a●led, & the Inquisitions after the several deceases of the said Sir Edw. Boteler and Anne his wife, & of Sibyl the widow of the before specified Sir Hugh le Despenser, the K. directed his 
e Rot. F. 5. H. 5. m. 7.  Precept, bearing date 14 nou. 5 H. 5. to his Eschaetor for this County, to seize it into his hands: For the clearer understanding of which titles I have inserted the 
f Br●v. Regis 38. H. 6.  preceding Descent.  
Of the before mentioned Hugh le Despenser, I find 
g Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur. , that he was interred in the friars at Stanford, and that Thomas Collum, than Parson of the Church here at Solihull, bore so great an affection to him, and the lady Sibyl, or Isabella, his wife (for both ways I find her written) that by his Testament be bequeathed a fair Missale to the Church of Sol●hull, that the Parishioners should provide a Priest, to celebrate divine Service there, by the space of one year, for the souls of the said Sir Hugh and Isabella, he himself ordaining, that another Priest should do the like there for the space of two years. It seems that this Lordship continued in the Crown a good while; for in 16 H. 6. the custody thereof was committed 
h Rot. F. 16. H. 6. m. 5.  by the King, to Thomas Greswould for seven years: but in 22 H. 6. by his Letters 
i Pat. 22. H. 6. p. 1. m. 18.  Pat. dated 25 Sept. he granted it (inter alia) to John Duke of Somerset, and the heirs male of his body, to enjoy during the life of Jaquet the widow to John D. of Bedford, Ralph Boteler, and john Beauchamp, and the longer liver of them. Which John D. of Somerset departing this 
k Esc. 22. H. 6. Glouc. & Suff.  life without any such issue, 27 Maii the same year, the King, by other Letters Pat. 
l Pat. 22. H. 6. p. 1. m. 1.  dated 20 julii then next following, committed the custody thereof, together with the manor of Sheldon in this County, to Edm. Mountford Esq for life, answering for them both L. marks sterling per an.  
Yet was it not long that he so held them, for it appears 
m Pat. 23. H. 6. p. 1. m. 30.  that the next year ensuing, he surrendered his Pat. into the Chancery to be canceled, to the intent that the King should make a grant of them to Sir james Fenys Knight, which was accordingly effected 27 Sept. the same year, for the special services he had done; to hold during life, without rendering any account at all for the same. This Sir James being afterwards created 
n Rot. F. 30. H. 6. m: 5.  Lord Say, died in 30 H. 6. Whereupon this manor, returning to the Crown, was with Sheldon, likewise again committed to the custody of Edm. Mountford before mentioned, for the term of ten years, at L. marks per an. as they formerly were. But it seems that this Pat. became shortly after surrendered; for on the 28th of March 31 H. 6. the King granted the 
o Pat. 31. H. 6. p. 2. m. 2.  custody of them to Edm. Earl of Richmund, and Jasper Earl of Pembroke for ●ii years; and upon cancelling that Pat. the first of July ensuing, sealed 
p Pat. 31. H. 6. p. 2. m. 2.  another, whereby he passed the unheritance of them to those Earls.  
Howbeit, in 38 H. 6. one Edmund Skerne, as cousin and heir to john Hothum Bishop of Ely, after the death of Anne the wife of Sir Edward Boteler Kt. brought a Writ of Scire facias against the said Earl of Pembroke, traversing that Inquis● whereby it was found 
q Brev● Regis 38. H. 6. , that Thomas le Despenser had an estate in reversion therein, after the death of Sibyl the widow of the said Sir Hugh le Despenser; but I do not find that he got any thing thereby. I suppose that K. E. 4. upon the attainder of the said Jasper, in the first year of his reign, and for that disaffection that he bore unto young Henry Earl of Richmund (son to the before specified Edmund) who afterwards fled the realm, seized those manors into his hands; for about seven years after, he gave 
r Pat. 8. E. 4. p. 3. m. 4.  them unto Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick: after whose attainder (whereof in Warwick I have spoke) this manor was granted 
s Pat. 12. E. 4. p. 1. m. 3. , viz. 25 Martii 12 E. 4. to George Duke of Clarence, for life, without rendering any thing for the ●ame; and afterwards, scil. 
t Pat. 14. E. 4. p. 1. m. 5.  28 julii 14 E. 4. to him the said George, and the heirs male of his body.  
But within a short time, it eschaeted 
u Pat. ● 8. E. 4. ●. 1. m. 22.  again to the Crown, by reason of his the said Duke's forfeiture; so that in 18 E. 4. the King granted 
w Pat. ● 8. E. 4. ●. 1. m. 22.  the Bailiwick of it, to Thomas Boteler, one of the Grooms of his Chamber. Neither do I find that it was out of the said King's hands, nor his successors, till 5 H. 8. that Thomas Howard Earl of Surrey, for 
x Pat. 5. H. 8. p. 2. m. 18.  that signal service done against the Scots at Flodden field, obtained a Patent 
y Pat. 5. H. 8. p. 2. m. 18.  dated 1 Febr. whereby he had not only an advancement to the dukedom of Norfolk, but the inheritance of this Lordship, with the advouson of the Church, and divers more in sundry other Counties, bestowed on him, with a limitation to the heirs male of his body; as also a special Augmentation to his arms. To which Duke succeeded Thomas Duke of Norff. his son and heir, who by his Deed 
z Ex autog. penès Rob. D. Digby.  bearing date ult. Nou. 20 H. 8. past a way the inheritance thereof (together with Sheldon before mentioned) unto Edm. Knightley Esq. and Eustace Kitteley Gent. to the use of Sir George Throkmorton Knight, and his heirs. From which Sir George, it descended to Thomas his grandchild; who by his Deed 
a Ex autog. penès S. Archer ●q. aur.  bearing date 16 Maii 2 jac. in consideration of 1080 l. sold it to Edm. Hawes of Solihull Gent. and Humphrey coals of the Middle Temple; from whom it was purchased by Sam. Marrow of Berkswell Esq. who passed it to Sir Ric. Greves of Moseley in Com. Wigorn, Kt. Which Sir Richard sold it to Sir Sim. Archer of Tanworth Knight, the present owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Alphage) was in an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) valued 
b MS. in Scac.  at xxx. marks, over and above two marks, which were yearly paid out of it to the Priory of Hertford (of Limsie's Foundation, as I have already showed) But in 26 H. 8. the value thereof, over and above the said Pension of two marks per an. to the Prior of Hertford, xxii d. yearly Rent to the Chantrey here at Solihull, and xi s. xd. paid annually to the Bishop and Archdeacon, for synodals and Procurations, was certified 
c MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. ●8. a.  to be xxiiii l. xvii● s. i●ii d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  Rad. de Limesi & Johanna de Odingsels ux. ejus, ratione dotis ejusdem Johannae. 

Ex ipsis autogr. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Regin. de Tykeham an. 1286.  D. Eustach. le Poer & Ela de Ordingsels ux. ejus. 

Ex ipsis autogr. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  ...................  D. joh. de Grey miles. 

Ex ipsis autogr. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  D. Rad. de Hengham Cler. an. 1303.  Quatuor fill. & heredes D. joh. de odingsell's. 

Ex ipsis autogr. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  D. joh. de stansted Pbr. an. 1310.  Will. de Bromwich Procurator D. Eust. le Poer. 
joh. de Everdon Cler. an. 1310. 
Ibid.   D. Alicia de Caunton domina de Pyriton. 
joh. de Sandale subdiac. 4 Cal. nou. 1311. 
Langt. f. 37. a.   joh. de Hothum Elien. Episc. 
Rob. de Beverlaco Pbr. 3 Non. Sept. 1319. 
Ib. f. 78. b.   joh. de Hothum Elien. Episc. 
Will. de Stow Pbr. 5 Cal. jan. 1329. 
Northb. f. 23. a.   joh. de Hothum fill. Joh. de Hothum mil. 
Tho. de Glaston Pbr. 10 Cal. Apr. 1336. 
Ib. f. 30. b.   joh. de Hothum fill. Joh. de Hothum mil. 
Galfr. Scroop Cler. 17 Cal. Dec. 1342. 
Ib. f. 40. a.   D. Anna le Despenser. 
joh. Digg Pbr. 8 Id. Dec. 1362. 
Street. f. 11. a.   D. Rad. de Ferrer, & D. Hug. le Spenser milites. 
Ric. Birches Pbr. 5 Cal. Apr. 1371. 
Ib. f. 20. a.   joh. Trussell Dominus de Solihull, jure Aliciae de Hothum ux. suae. 
Will. de Newhagh Cler. 6 Dec. 1375. 
Ib. f. 23. a.   joh. Trussell Dominus de Solihull, jure Aliciae de Hothum ux. suae. 
D. Thom. de Baddeby 4 Febr. 1378. 
Ib. f. 25. b.   joh. Trussell Dominus de Solihull, jure Aliciae de Hothum ux. suae. 
D. Will. de Newnham Pbr 21 Maii 1379. 
Ib. f. 26. b.   D. Hugo le Despenser miles. 
joh. de Salford Pbr. ult. Dec. 1384. 
Ib. f. 32. b.   D. Hugo le Despenser miles. 
joh. Everingham Pbr. 5 jan. 1394. 
Sk. f. 10. a.   D. Hugo le Despenser miles. 
Tho. de Collum Cler. 20 Sept. 1399. 
Burgh. f. 6. b.   D. jac. Fenys Dominus de Say & Sele, miles. 
Ric. Donyngton Pbr. 28 Martii 1449. 
Bo. f. 8. a.   jasper Dux Bedf. 
Rob. Bryan Decr. Dr. 5 nou. 1492. 
Boul. f. 135. a.   Dominus Rex. 
Walter Walmer Cl●r .... an. 1508. 
Bl. f. 5. a.   Thomas Bleverhayset miles. 
Thomas Bleverhayset 1 Maii 1527. 
Ib. f. 12. b.   D. Georgius Throkmorton miles. 
Mr. joh. Fekenham, 
Samps. f. 41. a.  alias Howman, in S. theol. Bac. 17 Martii 1544.  Rob. Throkmorton de Coughton miles. 
D. Thomas Barnes ult. Aug. 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 2. a.   Rob. Throkmorton de Coughton miles. 
Will. Hubawd Cler. 16 junii 1557. 
Ib. f. 10. a.   Rob. Throkmorton de Coughton miles. 
Will. Barnes 15 jan. 1558. 
Ib. f. 12. a.   Rob. Throkmorton de Coughton miles. 
Magr. joh. Bavand Cler. 12 Sept, 1560. 
Bentham bund. M.   Will. Bavand ex concess. Rob. Throkmorton mil. 
Henr. Smyth 9 junii 1570. 
Samps. & E. f. 43. b.    

Monumental Inscriptions in the Church. Upon a plate of brass fixed on a marble grave-stone lying in the North I'll.  
Hic humatur cum parentibus  
johannes botiler olim causidicus  
Nonis Februarii mundo ademptus  
Cujus animam suscipiat alti thronus  
Anno domini MCCCCCxii. Amen.   

On an Alabaster stone whereon is the portraiture of a man in his gown.  
Here lieth the body of Henry Huggeford of  
Solihull gent. deceased the xiii th' of November in the year of our Lork God 1592.  
To whom the Lord grant a joyful resurrection Amen,   

Upon a tablet fixed in the North wall of the Church, are the portraitures of a man, and his wife. with 4 sons and 4 daughters, and this Inscription.  
1610.  
William Hawes aet. 80.  
Ursula Coles aet. 76.  
Here William Hawes and Ursula his wife  
Their bodies, lie their souls with Christ in life,  
Whose holy Spirit did so direct their ways,  
That in his Fear they lived to aged days;  
In endless joy with Christ they now remain,  
By whose blood all salvation do obtain.   

Upon a marble tombstone in the body of the Church, whereon are portraitures in brass.  
Of your charity pray for the souls of William Hill gent. and for Isabella and Agnes his wives, Which William deceased the vi, day of December in the year of our Lord God MCCCCCxlix, On whose souls jesus have mercy, Amen,   

On an Alabaster grave-stone in the chancel.  
Willielmus Plasted & soror ejus Elizabetha Plasted, alter natus annos sex, & menses duos, altera nata annos octo & menses decem, uterque optimae spei adolescentes, uno & eodem morbo vitam finierunt, consepulti 7 Sept. An. 1591.  
  

The chantry.  
There was a Chantry founded 
d Ex vet. exempl. penès praef. S. A.  in E. 1. time by Sir Will. de odingsell's Kt. for one Priest to celebrate Divine service for ever in this Church, for the health of the souls of Will. de odingsell's and Joane his wife, father and mother to the said Sir Will. as also for his own soul, with the souls of his progenitors, Children, and all the faithful deceased: for maintenance of which Priest, he gave, with the consent of Joan his mother, and Ralph de Limesi, than her husband, certain Houses and land situate near to St. Alphag's Well, within this Lordship, and iii li. yearly Rent, payable by several of his Tenants here, whose names are expressed in the grant. Which Priest was successively to be presented by the said Sir Will. and his heirs to the Bishop of Coventre and Lich. for the time being, and by him to be instituted to the said Chantry. In augmentation of whose maintenance, the said Ralph de Limesi, and Joane his wife, gave 
e Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 71●  five marks yearly rend issuing out of certain lands lying in Cotes (now called Coton) and Merston juxta Kingsbury, in 5 E. 1.  
To this Chantry in H. 4. time, did likewise Will. Hawe, and others, give 
f Pat. 1. H. 5. p. 2. m. 23. per. Insp.  one message and xl. acres of land, lying also here in Solihull, called Caldeford's Tenement, to the end that the Chantry-Priest for the time being, should celebrate Divine Service for the souls of Hugh le De-Spenser and Sibyl his wife, before specified: but the grant being made without licence obtained from the K. the said lands became forfeited, and were in 14 H. 4. bestowed upon john Birkyn, one of the yeomen of the Larder to the K. to hold during life.  
How the means belonging hereunto, came to be so diminished, appears not; but in 16 H. 6. upon the addition of Lx s. more, yearly Rent, by one Thomas Greswould, it appears 
g Pat. 16. H. 6. p. 2. m. 19 , that the maintenance was so slender, that no Priest did then serve therein; which Annuity he the said Thomas gave, that the Priest officiating there, should sing mass every day for the good estate of the said K. H. 6. and of the same Thomas Greswould, and for their souls after their departure hence; as also for the souls of the Father and mother of the said Thomas, and all the Benefactors thereunto: So that in 26 H. 8. the value 
h M S. penes praef. S. A. ●. 58. a.  thereof was found to be Cxiiii s. per an. over and above xviii s. yearly Rent, paid out of it to several persons: and in 
i Ex alio c●d MS. penès eund. S A. f. 14. b. etc.  37 H. 8. vi l. xuj s. vi d. per an. over and above all Reprizes; at which time the chantry Priest serving here, did, upon occasion, assist the Parson in ministering the Sacraments; in regard that the Parish was spacious, and contained 700 Communicants.  
This chantry was called 
Ib.  the chantry of Haliwell; the reason whereof I conceive to be, because the Houses given thereto, by Sir Will. de odingsell's, at the first Foundation thereof, did stand near S. Alphage his Well: but it was 
l 〈◊〉. 16. H 6. ● 2. ●. 19  in a chapel on the North side of the Church of Solihull, called libera Capella S. Alphegi.  
One thing more I shall observe, before I pass from this Church; viz. that in 13 E. 3. one Will. de Stow a Priest, and Parson of Solihull, gave 
m Pat. 13. E. 3. p. 1.  xii acres of land, and six acres of meadow, to the succeeding Rectors here, for the finding of two wax Candles burning therein every day, at the celebration of mass, and two Torches always, at the elevation of the Host.    

Olton.  
THis, through the corrupt pronunciation of the vulgar, is now called Oaken end; but that it had its name after the plantation at Solihull, is apparent enough from what I have formerly said; that of Wolverle being waived, and thereupon called the Old-town. But by this new name of Olton, I find no mention of it till 19 E. 1. upon the extent 
n Esc 19 E. 1. n. 45.  of the lands belonging to Roger de Someri Baron of Dudley, who was then certified to have one meadow and a pasture here at that time: and in 23 E. 1. it appears, 
o Esc. 23. E. 1 n. 65.  that Ela de Odingsels was jointly enfeoft thereof, with William de odingsell's her husband, in which Record it is called Manerium de Dulton. After which, upon the partition of Odingsels lands, betwixt the daughters and coheirs, it came to Grey of Rotherfeld, who wedded Margaret, as the Descent showeth: for in 2 H. 4. after the death of Sir Robert Grey of Rotherfeld Knight, Joane his daughter and heir, than the wife of Sir john Deincourt Knight, had livery 
p 〈◊〉. 2. H. 4 p. 1. m. ●●.  thereof: From whom it descended to Alice one of the daughters and coheirs of the said Sir john Deincourt, and Joan the wife of Sir Will. Lovel Knight, who in her right died 
q Esc. 33. H 6. n. 23.  seized of it in 33 H. 6. leaving Sir john Lovel Knight his son and heir, 22. years of age: which Alice afterwards married 
r Esc. 13. E. ●. n. 64.  to Sir Ralph Boteler Knight, who by a Fine levied in 6 E. 4. entailed 
s F. levat. ●●. Joh. Bapt. 6. E. ●.  it upon the issue of his body, by her the said Alice; with remainder to Anne the wife of Sir Remfride Arundel Knight, and the heirs of her body, and for want of such issue to the right heirs of Alice.  
Of this Lady Arundel I find 
t Ex autog. penès Edw. Marrow ar. , that she married afterwards to Robert Crane Esquire, and that in 5 H. 8. she demised it ●o Catherine Boteler, widow, for xx. years. But in 33 H. 8. Henry Ogard Esq. was 
u Ex Rot. Cur. penès S Archer eq. aur.  Lord thereof; and since that (as I have heard) one Mr Oliver Briggs a Shropshire man, who sold it to Mr Midlemore of Eggebaston.   

Foshaw.  
THis being within the territories of Solihull, and anciently a member thereof, was, towards the later end of H. 3. or beginning of E. 1. time, given 
w Ex vet. exempl. penès praef. Edw. Marrow.  by William de odingsell's unto Nicholas his younger son, and his heirs; and is, in that grant, bounded with Tanworth on the one side, Kings-Norton on the other, Beoley on a th●rd, and a great roadway leading from Wihtewrthemilne, towards the Earl of Warwick's wood in Tanworth; reserving to the said William and his heirs, one penny to be yearly paid at the Feast of St Micha●ll the archangel for all services and demands whatsoever. By which deed was there also granted unto the same Nicholas, and his heirs, a Court-Leet of all the said William's Tenants inhabiting within those precincts; paying yearly to h●m and his heirs for the same, a pound of Cummin seed at the next Court, after Michaelmas, to be held at Solihull.  
From whom descended another Nicholas, 
x Ex autog. penès Gard. Eccl. de Solihull.  Lord thereof in 10 R. 2. who bore 
y Ex autog. penès Gard. Eccl. de Solihull.  for his arms the ancient coat of Odingsells of Solihull, viz. Arg. a Fez gules, with two Mullets of the second in chief, and the addition of three Escalops upon the Fez, in which year there was a Fine 
z Mens. Mich.  levied thereof, by one Richard at Ruyding and Elizabeth his wife, to the said Nicholas and Joane, and the heirs of Nicholas, with warranty against the same Elizabeth, and her heirs; whereby it should seem, that she was an Inheritrix. To which Nich. and Joane succeeded Margaret their daughter and heir, wife to john Waldeif Esquire, which john Waldeif had issue by her two daughters and heirs, scil. Alice married to john Boteler, and Anne to Sir Thomas Burdet of Arrow Knight. Which Sir Thomas, together with Sir Nicholas Burdet Knight, Richard Hubaud Esquire and others, in 15 H. 6. released 
a Ex autog. penès T. Burdet Bar.  to the said john Waldeyff, and the same Margaret, all their right therein.  
But it afterwards came to Burdet again, though how I am not sure; for certain it is, that Richard Burdet, of Arrow before specified, was seized 
b Ex autog. penes praef. E. M.  of it; and that Sir Hugh Conway Knight, who married Joyce his widow, held it in 19 H. 7. for the life of the said Joyce, as her Jointure; but afterwards it descended to Anne the daughter and heir of the said Richard, wife of Edward Conway Esquire, which Edward died 
c Esc. 1. E. 6.  seized thereof in 38 H. 8. leaving issue John 35. years of age, and afterwards knighted. Here hath been anciently a kind of Park, and a Warren, which had the reputation 
d Ex autog. penes praef. S. Archer.  of a Chase in Richard Burdet's time; but there is no more memorial of the Mannour-house, than a double old moat of a large extent, a Coppice-wood now growing where the House stood.   

Widenay.  
THis is an ancient manor, though not a Village, what ever it hath been formerly; the first mention thereof, that I find, being about the beginning of H. 3. time, one Philip de Cumtune then granting 
e Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  to William de Parles, his Kinsman, and his heirs Lx. acres of land here, which are set out by certain meats and bounds: But the quantity I conceive to be much more than we now allow for Acres; for the words of the grant are per magnam mensuram de Arderne, in which Deed it is written Withenhai, and the Rent reserved thereupon, x s. per annum, in lieu of all secular sevice and demand. From this William de Parles descended another William, who in E. 1. time, granted to Walter de Aylesbury all this his land at Wydenhay; which, as his Deed 
f Ex autog. penès eund. S. A.  importeth, was before past to him from Sir William Bagot: So that it seems, that Sir William Bagot (then of Hide ●uxta Stafford) was the Chief Lord thereof: by whose grant to the said Walter, is reserved only one Rose yearly at the Feast of the Nativity of S. john Baptist, to be paid to him and his heirs for all services. Which Walter in 13 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
g Cart. 13. E. 1. n. 30.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here; whose posterity, seated at Edricston (now called Edston) in this county, continued owners thereof, as long as the male line lasted, john de Ailesbury in 17 H. 6. having a Patent 
h Pat. 17. H. 6. p. 1. m. 7. per. Insp.  for confirmation of the said Free warren, so granted as abovesaid. But by Joane a daughter and heir of Ailesbury, it came to Somervile in H. 7. time (as in Edston is showed) and by the attainder 
i Pat. 33. Eliz. p. 3.  of john Somervile Esquire, in Q. Eliz. time, eschaeted to the Crown.   

Langdon.  
THis place takes its name from the rising ground, on the South side whereof it is situate; which lying in length like a ridge, was called Langdone, or Langdune, id est the long Hill. In the Conqueror's time one Almar held 
k Domesd. lib.  it of Turchill de Warwick, it being then certified to contain two hides and a half, valued at xx s. having Woods of one mile in length, and half a mile in breadth. But in H. 1. time, one Chetilbernus possessed it, by the grant of Siward de Arden, son to Turchill before mentioned: which Chetilbern is written 
l Reg. de Kenilw. p. 26.  Chetelbernus homo Siwardi, and sometimes 
m Ex autog. penès Will. Spooner G.  Ketelbernus de Langdona, being not only a Tenant to the same Siward, but his servant in the Office 
n Regist. de Thorney p. 4. f. 1.  of Sewer. This Chetilbern had a son called Robert, who died, as it seems, without issue; for the posterity of his daughter inherited his lands, and assumed the surname of land, or de la land, though from what place I am not sure: the Christian name of which daughter appears not; but she was the wife of one Thomas fill. Thurstani, called also Thomas de Tamewrda: 'Tis like that he lived at Tamworth, and was a Retainer to the Marmions there; for his posterity were owners of a place called Stretford, lying near Faseley-bridg, upon Watling-street (near Tamworth) as also this of Lea juxta Merston in this Hundred, both Marmion's fee.  
Of these I find that in 37 H. 3. james de land had (inter alia) a Charter 
o Cart. 37 H. 3. m. 11.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here; and past away his estate in this place, to one Gilbert de Kirkeby, with the advouson of the Nunnery of Henwood (of his Ancestors Foundation). For the said Gilb. 
p Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  granted the capital message, or manor place here, with all the lands thereto belonging, and services of Freeholders & others, together with the Patronage of that Religious House, unto William de Ardene and his heirs, for which he had Cxl. marks of silver; reserving to the said James, whom he calls Capitalis Dominus feodi, and his heirs, all such services that were of right due for the same. Of which William de Arden and his Family, I purpose to speak in Hampton in Arden, where I shall more fully show, how much of their inheritance was disposed of to Queen Elianore, by john le Lou and Amice his wife, one of the heirs to Richard his grandson.  

Ketelbernus' de Langdona temp. H 1.- 
a Ex autog. penes praef. W. Spooner.  Juliana. 


b Ex autog. penes praef. W. Spooner.  Robertus.  

d Ex autog. penes praef. W. Spooner.  ....... filia Ketelberni- 
c Ex autog. penes praef. W. Spooner.  Thomas fill. Thurstani cognom. de Tameurda. 


e Plac. apud Westm. 26. H. 3. rot. 3.  Thurstanus. 


h F. levat. 1. Joh.  Radulfus de Landa 1 Joh.- Matilda. 


i Testa de N.  Jacobus de Landa 20 H. 3. 


k Esc. 20. E. 1. n. 36.  Joh. de Landa 20 E. 1.- Elianora 44 E. 3. 


m Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer ar.  Jacobu● de la Launde 41 E. 3.    

l Ex autog. penès Edw. Aston eq. aur.  Sibilla uxor Rog. de Aston.        

f Ex autog. penes Will. Vic. Staff.  Robertus de la land.  

g Ex autog. penes Will. Vic. Staff.  Amicia uxor Ricardi filii Radulphi.       
And though this manor of Langdon be not particularly mentioned therein, yet do I believe that it then past to her, as lying within Solihull, which is there expressed; for the Plea 
q Plac. coram. R. term. Tri●. 46. E. 3. rot. 11.  Roll of 46 E. 3. directly affirms as much. And in 20 E. 1. upon that grant 
r Cart. 20. E. 1. n. 4.  made by the King to the Monks of Westminster, of divers manors situate in this and other Counties, to the intent that they should solemnize the anniversary of the said Queen Alianore, then deceased (as in Knoll shall be farther manifested) this of Langdon is one of the number, which in 22 E. 1. was certified 
s Esc. 22. E. 1.  to be held by the Abbot of Westminster of John the son and heir of james de la land, rendering to him yearly five marks of silver; and that the said John held it of Walter de Winterton in Capite, by the thirtieth part of a Knights fee. Upon the dissolution of which abbey, in 30 H. 8. there was first 
t Camb. Brit. in Middlesex.  a Dean and Prebendaries settled, but soon after 
u Camb. Brit. in Middlesex.  a Bishop; who being shortly removed, the whole City of Westminster and county of Middlesex were added 
w Orig. 4. E. 6. p. 1. rot. 9  to the diocese of London, Nicholas Ridley, than Bishop, possessing this manor; which (it seems) with some other lands, that had belonged to the abbey of Westminster, were granted 
x Esc. 6. E. 6.  to him.  
But ere long after, it came to john Greswould, and by Alice 
y Inscrip. Tum. apud Solihull.  his eldest daughter, and one of the coheirs to her brother Richard, to Thomas Dabridgcourt (descended by a younger branch, as their pedigree showeth) from the famous Sanchio Dabridgcourt, one of the Founders of the most noble Order of the Garter: which Thomas, having been a Justice 
z Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  of Peace in this county, from 16 Eliz. for many years, and high 
a Rot. P. 29. Eliz.  Shiriff of the Shire in 29 Eliz. died 
b Inscrip. Tum. ut suprà.  12. Maii 43 Eliz. leaving issue 
c Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  by the said Alice, four daughters, his heirs; viz. Katherine married to john Fullwood of Ford-Hall, Anne to Thomas Hugford of Henwood, Christian to William Belcher of Gilsborough in Northamptonshire; and Grace, first to William Cartwright, and afterwards to William Dabridgcourt. Which john Fulwood had issue by the same Catherine, divers daughters and heirs, as in Ford-Hall is showed; whereof Frances married to Will. noel of Wellesborough in Com. Leic. Esquire, whose posterity, as part of her inheritance, do still enjoy it.   

Henwood.  
THis place, being originally a part of Langdone, last spoken of, was about the beginning of King H. 2. reign, given by Ketelberne, than owner of that Lordship, to the Nuns of Estwell; for so was the monastery, upon its first foundation called 
d Ex au●●●. penès Will. Spooner 〈◊〉. , being built near a fair Spring lying Eastward of the said Langdone, and dedicated 
e Ib.  to St Margaret. Which Ketelberne, by his 
f Ib.  Charter, whereby he so disposed of it, setteth forth the meats and bounds thereof, as followeth; viz. from the Ditch called Hinewudshed, by Murrewei, to Coleford; and thence along the River Blithe, to the confluence thereof with Merebroch; and ascending Merebroch till it meet with Rodbroch; and from thence to the head of the said Rodbroch: and so by the midst of Timbresceage, unto the Ditch called Hinewudshed, excepting Muchelingewich: Granting likewise unto them a Free Court, with all customs and Liberties, in as ample manner as he the said Ketelberne had his own Court, with customs and Liberties, from Hugh de Arden his superior Lord: And pasturage for all their cattles, Horses, Sheep, Goats, and hogs, in every place where his own used to feed, without paunage, or any custom at all to be paid for them: And in defect of any of his own, that theirs might depasture where his should be, in case he had any. And moreover gave them power to take timber in Langdon-wood, for the structure of their Church, and other buildings; with leave to erect a Mill, wheresoever they could find a fit a place, upon any part of their land, his lying opposite thereto.  
But afterwards the name of Estwell growing out of use, it came to be called Hean-wood, by reason of the tall oaks there growing, the word hean in our old English signifying high. Unto these nuns, which were of S. benedict's Rule, did Pope Gregory the ix. in Anno 1228. (12 H. 3. confirm 
g Ib.  all such Tithes as they had obtained within the precincts of Solihull, together with the rest of their possessions, whereof I shall here exhibit a short view, with the donors' 
h Ex autog. penès joh. Hugford gen.  names; viz. one yard land in Rodburne, by William de Arden, given to them about the beginning of H. 2. reign, as may seem by the confirmation thereof, made by Walter Bishop of Chester; as also the advouson of the Church, which was appropriated to them by G. Mushchamp Bishop of Coventre in King John's time. To these did Ralph de land add 
i Ib.  all his Land and Wood called Havekeseard, with a Mill situate upon the River of Blithe (now called Henwood-Mill): And james de la land, his son, certain lands 
k Ib.  and Houses lying in that part of Langdon called Suthey. As also Roger de Camvill an 
l Ib.  annuity of viij s. issuing out of lands in Shustoke, in this county, which in his grant are particularly named.  
In 33 E. 1. the Abbot of Westminster bestowed 
m Pat. 33. E. 1. p. 2. m. 3.  on them xv. Acres of Waste, belonging to his manor of Longdone before specified: and in 4 
n Pat. 4. E. 3. p. 1. m. 42.  E. 3. Richard de Feure of Brandon two Mess. xxx. acres and half of land, xii. acres of Meadow, and xxviii s. iv d. Rent, lying in Bretford, Church-Lawford, Stretton, Prinse●horpe, Merston juxta Lalleford, and Bereford juxta Warwick.  
And besides these inferior persons, I find that King Ric. 2. was likewise a Benefactor to them, granting 
o Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 1. m. 11.  the advouson of the Church of Chorleton de O●temore to this House, in 22. of his reign: So also King Henry 4th who gave 
p Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 3. m. 30.  them the perpetual patronage of the Church of Everdon, in Northamptonshire, in the first year of his reign: both which Churches were appropriated 
q Ex autog. penès praef. W Spooner.  by Pope Innocent the seven. in anno 1404. (5 H. 4.) by whose Bull 
r Ex autog. penès praef. W Spooner.  it appears, that the Church of Bikenhull in this county, was united to this monastery at the very first Foundation thereof; and that at the time of the appropriation made of the Churches before specified, the nuns of this Covent were xii. in number.  
But it being one of the small Monasteries (for in 26 H. 8. the yearly revenues belonging thereto, were certified 
s MS. in Bibls. Cotton.  at no more than xxi li. two s. ob.) it was dissolved by the Statute of 27 H. 8. whereupon joane Hugford, the then prioress, had 
t Ex Regist. in Curia Augm.  an annuity of iii li. vi s. viij d. granted to her for life: After which, scil. in 31 H. 8. the King by his Letters 
u Pat. 31. H. 8. p. 5.  Patent, dated 25. Febr. in consideration of CCvii li. v s. granted to john Higford and his heirs the site thereof, and divers lands thereto belonging, lying within the Parishes of Solihull and Knoll, in this county, to be held in Capite by the twentieth part of a Knight's Fee, paying xxiii s. i d. yearly to the King his heirs and successors in the name of a Tenth: which John, being descended 
w Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  from the Hugfords of Edmescote, (of whom I have spoke) by William Hugford of Prinsethorpe, a younger son of that Family, having so obtained it, pulled down the Church, transformed the House, and seated himself thereat: To whom succeeded John his son and heir, and to him likewise another John, who sold it to Mr William Spooner in our memory.  
Patroni. 
Priorissae de Henwood.  Abbas Westmonasterii. 
D. Margareta le Corzon, 
Langt. f. 35. b.  post cessionem D. Kath. Boydin, An. 1310.  Abbas Westmonasterii. 
D. Milisanda de Fokerham 3. Cal. Apr. 1339. 
Northb. f. 34. b.   Abbas Westmonasterii. 
D. Johanna Fokerham 11. Cal. Sept. 1349. 
Ib f. 52. a.   Abbas Westmonasterii. 
Alianora de Stoke, 
Sk. f. 7. b.  post mortem D. Johannae de Pichford 20. Apr. 1392.  Abbas Westmonasterii. 
D. jocosa Midlemore An. 1400. 
Regist. de Knoll f. 42. a.   Abbas Westmonasterii. 
joecia Midlemore 8. Jan. 1438. 
Heyw. f. 37. a.   Abbas Westmonasterii. 
D. Alicia Waringe Anno 1460. 
Regist. de Knoll. f. 42. a.   Abbas Westmonasterii. 
D. Eliz. Pultney Anno 1498. 
Ib. f. 84. a.   Abbas Westmonasterii. 

MS penès S. A eq. aur. f. 61. b.  D. Alicia Hugford 26. H. 8.  Abbas Westmonasterii. 

Ex cod. MS. in Cur● Augm.  D. Johanna Hugford 28. H. 8.   
In this Parish of Solihull, have lived several Families of ancient Gentlemen, viz. Boteler, Greswould, and Waring; which last still continues. Of Boteler, Richard, was the first of whom I 
x Ex autog. penès Will. No●● ar.  find any certainty, viz. in 8. H. 4. who had issue John, a Lawyer, afterwards of Elmedon, where his posterity continued for some descents; so that I shall reserve what I have further to say of him, and them, till I come to that place.  
Of Greswould, the first that I have seen mentioned, by any authentic authority, was Richard Greswould, who died 
y  Ib. before 13 H. 4. And the next, Thomas, recorded 
z Pat. 12 H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  in 12 H. 6. amongst those persons of quality in this County, which were sworn to observe the Articles concluded upon in the Parliament then held. Which Thomas in 16 H. 6. having the custody 
a Rot. F. 16. H. 6. m. 5.  of the manor of Solihull, together with Sheldon, committed to him (then seized into the King's hands upon the death of Edward Duke of York) augmented 
b Pat. 16. H. 6. p. 2. m. 19  the allowance for support of the Chantrie-Priest at Solihull, and was a Justice of Peace in this county, from 21. 
c Pat. de 〈…〉 in d.  till 36 H. 6. From whom descended john Greswould of Langdon-Hall, before mentioned.  
I am not certain how long the Warings have resided in this Parish; for the first 
d Regist. Coll. de Knoll f. 143. b.  mention that I meet with of them here, is in 21 H. 7. their seat being called Berry-Hall: but anciently they lived within the precincts of Tanworth, for I often find them styled of that place, and that joan Waryn in 51 E. 3. was in 
e Rot. F. 51. E. 3. m. 14.  Commission, with other persons of quality in this county, for assessing a subsidy of P●●e-money, viz. iv d. upon every head: So also in 
f Rot. F. 2. R. 2. m. 9  2. R. 2. for collecting a subsidy then granted; and in 
g Rot. F. 7. R. 2. m. 21.  7 R. 2. for assessing and gathering the half of a Tenth and Fifteenth. To whom succeeded Thomas Waring of Toneworth, one of those in this county, sworn 
h Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  to perform the Articles concluded on in the Parliament of 12 H. 6. being then styled Armiger. Of which Family was likewise the Lady Alice Waring prioress 
i Reg. Coll. de Knoll f. 42. a.  of Henwood in 38 H. 6. But to trace down their descent particularly, I shall not need, in regard they continue possessed of their ancient lands to this day, having much adorned their House by matching 
k Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  with divers very good Families; viz. Butler of Elmedon, Hubaud of Ipsley, Baskervile of Eresley in Com. Hereford. Hu●ford of Henwood, and Midlemore of Eggebaston, bearing 
l Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  for their arms Azure a Cheveron betwixt 3. Lion's passant Or.   

Hampton in Arden.  
BEing now past the precincts of Solihull I come next to Hampton in Arden (on the Western bank of Blithe) in which parish are these several Villages and Hamlets, scil. Nuthurst, Knoll, Balshall, Kinwaldsey, Didington, and Chadleswick; but all of them, except Didington, situate on the other side the River. This, with divers other fair Lordships, being the inheritance 
m Domesd. lib.  of one Luevinus, before the Norman Invasion, was disposed of by the Conqueror, to Geffrey de Wirce (of whom in Monkskirby I have spoke) and by the general Survey 
n Domesd. lib.  rated at x. hides, there being then a Church, as also a Mill of xl d. and Woods extending to three miles in length, and as much in breadth, all valued at C s. In that Record it is written Hantone, which manifesteth that the name was originally occasioned from the situation, hean in the Saxon signifying high, though by contraction written Han, and through corrupt pronunciation Ham. But by what I have said in Monkskirby, it will appear, that all Wirce his lands were conferred on Nigell de Albani; which Nigell had issue Roger surnamed Mowbray, by whom the Arden's, who were Lords of this manor, were afterwards enfeoft thereof.  

Rad. de Hantona 5. Steph. 

Rog. de Ardena 20 H. 2- .... filia Alani filii Tur fini. 

Will. de Ardena 5 H. 3.- Amicia de Traci. 

Hugo de Ardena miles 35 H. 3. 

Will. de Ardena defunctus 4 E. 1. ob. s. p. 1.  
Ric. de Ardena frater & haeres, ideota 4 E. 1.    
Oliva:- Rob. le Megre. 

Will. le Megre 52 H. 3. 

Amicia una filiarum & cohaer.- Joh. Lou (sive Lupus) 13 E. 1.  
Margeria altera filiarum & cohaer.- Philippus le Lovet 13 E. 1.      
Hawisia.- Ricardus Peche. 

Joh. Peche de Wilmeleghton 49 H. 3.      
Walt. de Ardena Cler.  
Rog. de Ardena Cler.    
Petrus de Ardena Clericus.  
Rob. de Ardena Lexov. Archidiac.    
Will. de Ardena.   
Of these the first that had to do here, was called Radulphus de Hamtona; but whether he were one of the sons to Turchill de Warwick (called also Turchill de Ardena) of whom I have spoke both in Warwick, and Curdworth, I dare not absolutely affirm, though his posterity assumed the surname of Arden; but do conjecture that he was. Of which Ralph, I find mention, first 
o Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  in 5. Steph. and lastly, in 33 H. 2. where, being then a Justice Itinerant, he is termed Radulphus de Ardena. 
p Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  But clear enough it is, that though he took his surname from hence, yet he was not absolute owner hereof, nor, indeed, of any more than certain lands called Chadleswie, then reputed as a Member of this Lordship; which lands he purchased 
q Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  of Roger de Mowbray before mentioned: for the Mannour-house, with the demesns, and advouson of the Church, were first given, by the said Roger de Mowbray, to Ralph de Haia, in exchange for certain lands lying in Yorkshire: Of which Ralph, did Rob. de Arden, one of the sons of the said Ralph, acquire 
r Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  them, for L. marks of silver. This Robert, being 
s Ib.  a clergyman, and Archdeacon of Liseaux in Normandy, gave 
t Ib.  all his estate, here, unto Peter and Roger his brothers. Which Peter (a clerk also) having Chadleswic, before specified, by his Father's gift, disposed 
u Ib.  of it, and all his share in the rest, unto the same Roger; who for confirmation 
w Ib.  thereof, not only obtained the Charters of Roger de Mowbray above mentioned, and of Nigel his son and heir, but of the Bishop of Liseaux, together with the Dean and Chapter of that Church, under their public Seals.  
To whom succeeded William, and to William, Hugh de Arden. Which Hugh received that Christian name from Hugh fill. Willielmi, his Godfather (otherwise called Hugh de Hatton, of whom in Hatton I have spoke) and a kind token, withal, of his said godfather's love; scil. the 
x Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  Mill at Amington in this county, as also a yard land, lying in that place: in which grant his godfather calls him Filiolus, quem de sacro Fonte suscepit; whence it appears, that in times past the godfathers received the Child out of the Priests hands, as soon as it had been dipped in the Water: which usage was very ancient and performed by more than three persons, as it may seem by that constitution 
y R. Hoved. f. 429. b. n. 50.  of Hubert Archbishop of Canterbury, in the year 1151. the words whereof are these— Statuimus ne in Baptismate plures quam tres suscipiant puerum de sacro Fonte, masculum duo mares & una mulier, Faeminam duae faeminae & unus mas.  
Nor is it less observable, that alluding to that spiritual 
z Vide Albin. Flac. de Divin. ●●●ic. cap. 19  illumination, whereof S. Paul cap. 6. vers. 4. ad Hebraeos & cap. 10. v. 32. maketh mention, conveyed unto those which were partakers of this sacred rite, White garments were very anciently used thereat: 
a Dionys. de Eccl. ●●e●archia cap. 2.  for within two hundred years after our saviour's nativity, Dionysius the Areopagite hath this expression, 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉.  
— Amiciunt initiatum vestimentis lucem imitantibus, seu luminis instar resplendentibus: and a little after, thus, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉.  
Deformitas illius (viz. originaria) refingitur illustrata vitâ universis luminiferâ.   
And so also Lights: for upon the baptising of divers Jews at Arvern by S. Avitus Bishop of that city, in the year of Christ 579. I find it thus expressed by an approved Author 
b Greg. Ta●●on. 〈◊〉. Franc. ●●. 5. cap. 11.  — Flagrabant cerei, Lampades refulgebant, albicabat tota Civitas de grege candido; nec minus fuit urbi gaudium, quam quando Spiritu Sancto descendente super Apostolos Hierusalem videre promeruit.  
And for further illustration of what I have said, take these ensuing testimonies 
c Ex Euchologio. P●t●●archa●● p. 52, & 53. ; — sacerdotal Templum ingressus, induit se Sacerdotalibus vestibus albis & manipulis, accensisque omnibus luminibus, & accepto thuribulo in Natatorium pergit. And in his Prayer useth these words— Tibi quoque Domine complaceat, ut illuminatio vultus tui perpetuò luceat in cord ipsius etc. Indumentum incorruptionis quo amictus est, impollutum in eo atque purum ab omni inquinamento conserva. And moreover— Ut illustremur splendore scientiae ac pietatis per adventum Spiritus Sancti, Dominum precemur Kyrie eleison. And again— Pro eo qui modò accedit ad sanctam Illuminationem, ejusque salute Dominum precemur. Kyrie eleison. As also— Ut Filius Lu●is & haeres aeternorum bonorum renuntietur, Dominum precemur Kyrie eleison. And lastly,— Benedictus Deus qui illumin● & sanctificat omnem hominem venientem in hunc mundum, nunc & semper, & in secula secularum, Amen.  
Neither was that solemn ceremony of Lights, (thus anciently in use at the Sacrament of baptism) omitted till of late time: for not much more than 200. years since, the practice thereof did continue, as by this notable instance appeareth 
d Esc. 6. H. 5. ; Probatio aetatis Johannis fratris & haeredis Ricardi de Holland, filii & haeredis Johannis de Holland Comitis Huntendoniae; — Thomas Coaling examinatus, dicit, quod bene constat ei de aetate etc. quia Abbas de Tavestoke, fuit unus Compater dicti Johannis Holland; & vidit quod dictus Abbas dedit praedicto Johanni Holland, statim post Baptismum, unum Ciphum aureum, cum circulo aureo, formatum ad modum Lilii, cum x lib. auri in eodem cipho; Et Nutrici xx s. Johannes Shaldon Prior de Plymton, alter Compater, dedit ei xx li. auri. Johanna uxor Johannis Pomeray Chivalier portabat dictum Johannem versus Ecclesiam baptizandum; & Joh. Pomeray Chivalier, maritus dictae Johannae, & Joh. Dynham Chivalier, dictam Johannam inter se, in brachiis suis, versus dictam Ecclesiam conducebant; Et xxiv. homines portabant xxiv Torcheas, non illuminatas, ante dictum Johannem; quae quidem Torcheae immediatè post nomen dicti Johannis datum, illuninatae fuerunt.  
And as this venerable and solemn order was anciently used in the baptising of Children, so were the Fonts themselves, of old time (of which sort I have observed many) adorned with the Images of Saints, to the end that such as were baptised might afterwards have before their Eyes, those whose deeds they were to imitate, as Mr Cambden, 
Cambd. in Cumberl.  from Pontius Paulinus his Epistle to Severus, well observeth: For in the first plantation of Christianity amongst the Gentiles (saith he) such only as were of full age, after they were instructed in the principles of Christian Religion, were admitted to baptism, and that but twice in the year; scil. at Easter and Whitsuntide, except upon urgent necessity, at which time they were attired in white Garments, as is before expressed: Concerning which and all other Ceremonies heretofore used at that sacred rite, see joseph. Vicecom. de antiquis 
* Imp. Mediolani an. 1615.  Baptismi ritibus.  
But I return. This Hugh underwent divers eminent employments. In 21 H. 3. he was 
a Pat. 21. H. 3. in d. m 4.  one of the Justices of Assize in this county; and from 22. to 24. inclusive, in 
b Pat. de ijsd. an in d.  Commission for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. The Eschaetorship of this County, he also held 
c Claus. 34. H. 3. m. 13.  for divers years (an Office then of great reputation:) but being grown aged, as also a 
d Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Knight, in 34 H. 3. by the mediation of Walter de Cantilupe Bishop of Worcester, he procured the King to substitute 
e Claus. ut suprà.  another in his room: And the next year following, obtained a 
f Cart. 35. H. 3. m. 12.  Charter of Free warren in all his demesn lands here, as also in Knoll; together with the grant of a market at this his manor of Hampton, weekly every Tuesday, with an yearly fair for three days; viz. on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Luke the Evangelist. This Hugh had issue 
g Rot. F. 41. H. 3. m. 6.  Sir William de Arden Knight 
h Esc. 46. E. 3. n. 52. , of whom there is little memorable, other than his 
i Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 33.  adhering to the rebellious Barons, whose forces being at length scattered, he fled into the I'll of Axholme in 50 H. 3. with young Simon Mountfort; and there, discerning his case desperate, employed james de Audley, a person of great honour, to undertake for his submission unto the Dictum de Kenilworth; whereupon he was received 
k Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 16.  again into the King's favour, and protection.  
After which, viz. in 4 E. 1. he died 
l Claus. 4. E. 1. m. 3. , slain, as 'twas suspected, by one Richard de L'isle, though how, or upon what occasion appears not: which Richard being imprisoned at Shrewsbury for the fact, found sufficient bail 
m Claus. 5. E. 1. m 13. in ced. , of his neighbours in this county, to stand to a lawful trial at the next Assizes to be held at Warwick; viz. Richard de Whitacre, Henry de Sheldon, William Fundu, Anketill de L'isle, Simon de Blagreve, Thomas Otheni, William de Sidenhale, Ralph de Culi, Roger de Buryate, Norman le Venour of Midleton, Robert de Longasse, and Nicholas nightingale of Wishaw. By the Inquis. 
n Esc. 4. E. 1.  taken after his death it appears, that he had here a Mannour-House, two Gardens, 460. Acres of land, according to the large hundred, a Meadow valued at seven li. xii s. two Parks, one Pool, two Water-Mills, and Fishing in the River of Blithe: as also xxxi. yard land held in villainage, with seven li. xii s. v d. yearly Rent, due from several Freeholders in Kinwoldeshey. Didington, Elmedon, Bikenhull, Sheldon, Hulverle, Honile, and Nuthurst: the value of all, excepting the advouson of the vicarage, being Lii li. xuj s. iv d. Of which two Parks, one lay Northwestwards of Hampton-Church, wherein, on the outside, very near to the churchyard, stood a Mannour-House, as by the moat is still to be seen: but the other, almost a mile and a quarter distant from the same Church, Northwest, towards Elmedon, (anciently 
o Ex autog. penès praef. S. Mount●ort.  called Bederichesley, in which was a Castle, where the intrenchements do appear, and are still called Castle-hills) lieth in the Parish of Bikenhull, though it be a member of this Lordship.  
But upon the death of the said William de Arden. without issue (Richard his brother being 
p Esc. 4. E. 1.  heir to the estate, as also within age, and an idiot 
q Rot. F. 6. E. 1. m. 2. ) the custody of this manor was granted 
r Rot. F. 7. E. 1. m. 4.  by the King to Barth. de Sudlei (a person of great quality, as in Griffe appeareth) so that the inheritance resorted to the descendants 
s Plac. coram. R. term. Trin. 46. E. 3. rot. 11.  of Hawisia and Oliva, sisters of Hugh, and Aunts to the said Richard, as the Descent showeth; of which, Amicia, grandchild to Oliva, with Sir john le Lou Knight her husband, sold 
t Clau●. 12. E. 1. in d. m. 3.  all her right, not only in this Lordship, but in the rest of the lands hereabouts, as also in Burton super small in Yorkshire, unto King Edw. 1. and Queen Elianore, in consideration of xxx li. per annum Rent, to be received out of the manor of Newton-Harcourt, by the said King's assignation, during their natural lives, and the longer liver of them. Which part so purchased, being the full moiety (for Margery the other sister had the 
u Pat. 13. E. 1.  manor of Hund-Burton in Yorkshire allotted to her part) and assigned 
w Pat. 20. E. 1 in d.  for the said Queens immediate use, gave opportunity to her Officers to possess themselves of all the rest; so that Sir john Peche Knight, son and heir to Hawise before specified, was constrained to sue for his right therein, which at length he recovered, and had livery 
x Pat. 20. E. 1 in d.  thereof; and afterwards obtained 
y Esc. 46. E. 3. n. 52.  of the same Queen the other moiety. In whose Family it continued till Richard 2. time, and then, by a daughter and heir, came to the Mountforts of Colshill; by whom it was possessed, till the attainder of Sir Simon Mountfort Knight, in 11 H. 7. that it eschaeted, with the rest of his lands, to the Crown, as in Colshill is showed.  
But before I descend to manifest the same in particulars, I shall here speak historically of peaches Family, in regard that this was their principal seat, after the before mentioned Sir john Peche became owner of it. This Sir john Peche was great grandchild (out of doubt) to Rob. Peche Bishop of Coventre, in King Stephen's time; for clear it is, by what I have manifested in Blakwell, that Richard Peche, son to Geffrey, was next heir to Richard Archdeacon of Coventre, and Richard son to that Bishop. But of Geffrey I have not much to say, other than that he had 
z Ex autog. penès praef. S. M.  Wilmelegton, in this county, in right of Petronill his wife, daughter and at length heir to Richard Walsh; nor of Richard his son, than that he was a Justice of Assize in this county in 
a Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  13. and 22 H. 3. I shall therefore descend to the before mentioned John, who resided at Wilmelegton (which came by his grandmother) till this Lordship of Hampton divolved to him, as I have expressed.  

Rob. Peche Episc. Coventriae temp. Regis Stephani. 

Gaufridus Peche.- Petronilla filia & tandem haeres Ric. Walensis de Wilmeleghton. 

Ric. Peche 13 H. 3.- Hawisia filia Will. de Arden. 

joh. Peche miles 31 E. 1. 

joh. Peche obiit vivente patre. 

joh. Peche miles obiit 50 E. 3.- Elizabetha 16 E. 3. 

joh. Peche miles obiit 9 R. 2.- Katherine, postea nupta Kinardo de la bear. 

johanna filia & una haeredum. 9 R. 2.  
Margareta altera fill. & cohaer. nupta Will. Montfort de Colihull militi 12 H. 4.        
Nich. Peche miles 28 E. 3.  
Thomas Peche miles 23 E. 3.  
Ric. Peche 45 E. 3. duxit Annoram fill. Gerardi de Allespath.      
Hugo Peche 31 H. 3.- Ida relicta Steph. de Segrave.    
Ric. Peche Archidiac. Coventriae.     
In October 49 H. 3. (which was soon after that memorable battle of Evesham) he had the King's special Letters 
b Pat. 49. H. 3. in d.  of protection, to be in force till Whitsuntide following; which shows, that he stood loyal at that time: Shortly after which, he wanted not employment in places of public trust; for from 53 H. 3. till 9 E. 1. inclusive, he was frequently 
c Pat. de ijsd. an in d.  one of the Justices for the gaol-delivery at Warwick; as also in 
d Pat. 15. E. 1. m. 7.  16 E. 1. in that Welsh expedition, under 
e T. Wals. p. 15. n. 10.  Edmund Earl of Cornwall, to whom the King, being then in France, had committed the custody of this Realm during his absence. In 33 E. 1. he was a 
f Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Knight. In 12 E. 2. in Commission 
g Pat. 12. E. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 24.  for the gaol-delivery at Warwick; and the next year following, upon complaint to the King, that this country, swarming with Vagabonds and lewd people, divers murders, Robberies, and extraordinary mischiefs were daily committed, he was constituted a 
h Pat. 13. E. 2. m. 1.  Commissioner, together with john de Segrave, to proceed against those malefactors, according to the Statute of Winchester; and appointed 
i Ib. in d. m. 43.  one of the conservators of the Peace for this County: so also upon renewing 
k Claus. 14. E. 2. in d. m. 13.  that Commission in 14 E. 2. being then likewise one 
l Pat. 14. E. 2. p. 2. m. 24. in d.  of the Justices for the Gaole-deliverie at Warwick.  
In 15 E. 2. upon information given, that one Thomas Blauncfront, and others, had possessed themselves of Warwick-Castle, then in the King's hand, by reason of the Earl's minority, he received a Commission 
m Claus. 15. E. 2. in a. m. 27.  to accompany the Shiriff thither, and, requiring the tender thereof, to imprison the transgressors; whereupon he became governor of 
n Rot. f. 15. E. 2. m. 31.  it: and the next year ensuing, was constituted 
o Pat. 16. ●. 2. p. 1. m. 7.  one of the Commissioners for arraying of soldiers; scil. Horse and Foot, to march against the Scots. In 17 E. 2. in the Certificate 
Ex Coll. ●. Ferrer.  of all the Knights and Esquires, whose names were returned into the chancery, he is there ranked with the Knights; and the same year, was made Constable 
q Ro●. F. 1●. E. 2. m. 24.  of Dovor-Castle, as also Warden of the Cincque Ports. But in that confession 
●. Wals. 〈…〉.  made by Edmund Earl of Kent, the King's uncle, in 3 E. 3. when he stood charged with Treason, for reporting that King Edward the second was alive, and that he should thereupon conspire his enlargement, and restitution of his Kingdom; being accused to be one of the said Earl's abettors therein, Precepts 
s 〈◊〉. F. 4. E. 3 ●. 25.  were issued out to the Shiriffs of Warwick, Dorset, and Hant-shires, for his speedy apprehension, by command of the Parliament held shortly after at Winchester (scil. in March) After which, his lands were seized 
t Claus. 4. E. 3. m. 24.  by the King, but ere long he was cleared of that charge, and restitution made, as appears by the said King's Mandate 
u Claus. 4. E. 3. m. 24.  to the Shiriff of this county, bearing date in August following.  
This Sir john Peche bore 
w Ex autog. pen●s graef. S. M.  for his arms Gules a fesse between six cross crosslets Arg. with a label of 3. points in chief: and, being an aged man, departed 
x Ex autog. pen●●●●aef. S. M.  this life about the 11th or 12th year of King Edw. 3. reign, leaving John his grandson, heir to this and divers other fair Lordships; who being in 16 E. 3. a 
F. levat. 〈◊〉. A●●ns. 16. E. ●.  Knight, in 28 E. 3. served in 
z C●●u●. 28. ●. 3. 〈◊〉 d. ● 21.  the Parliament then held at Westminster, as one of the Knights for this Shire: so also in 
〈◊〉. 32. ● 3. ●n d. m. ●1.  the Parliament of 32 E. 3. and in 43 E. 3. was Shiriff 
〈◊〉 F. 43. E 3. m. 16.  of this county and Leicestershire. In 45 E. 3. purposing to take a voyage beyond Sea, he enfeoft 
c Ex. a●tog. ●●n●s praef. S. M.  Sir Baldwin Frevile Knight, and others, in certain manors and lands, within this County; with trust, that if he should die in those parts, they might bring up his Children in a convenient sort, with the issues and profits arising out of them; this being the time 
d T. Wals. p. 2●2. n. 40.  that John Duke of Lancaster sailed into France, with a very great Army, to relieve Rochel; of whose good success in that expedition, we cannot much boast. In 47 E. 3. he served 
e Claus. 47. E. 3. in d. ●. 1.  in the Parliament at Westminster again, as one of the Knights for this Shire; and in 50 E. 3. departed 
f Esc. 50. E. 3. n. 51.  thi● life, leaving John his son and heir xv. years of age; who being also a Knight, in 9 R. 2. attended 
g Ex. autog. ●●nes praef. S. M.  John Duke of Lancaster then entitled King of Castille, and Leon, into Spain: but whether he died there or not, I am not certain; for plain it is, that he deceased 
h E●c. 9 R. 2 n. 92.  the same year, leaving Joane and Margaret his daughters and heirs.  
Of which Joane, I have not found what became; but plain it is that she had no issue: for Sir William Mountfort of Colshill Knight, 
i F. de d●v. Com. levat ●ra●t. Mart. 12. H. 4.  became possessed of all Peche's lands, by the marriage of Margaret; scil. 
k F. de d●v. Com. levat ●ra●t. Mart. 12. H. 4.  this manor of Hampton, with the manors of Honiley, Blakwell, Wyrmeleghton, Fenni-Cumpton, Aven-Dasset, Dunchurch, and Toft ● all in this county; and of Shenington in Gloucestershire: all which continued to his descendants, till that fatal attainder 
l E●c. 10. H. 7.  of Sir Simon Mountfort Knight, in to H. 7. whereof I I shall say more in Colshill: But after that forfeiture, was this Lordship, by Letters 
m Pat. 12. H. 7. p. 1. m. 1.  Patent, bearing date 16 nou. 12 H. 7. given unto Richard Pudsey, one of the Esquires for the Body to that King, and to Joane his wife (sometime wife of Thomas Say) and to the heirs male of the body of the said Richard: which Richard had no such issue, as it should seem; for it returned back to the Crown; whereupon Simon Mountfort Esquire, grandson to the before specified Sir Simon, endeavoured to obtain it again; and to that purpose, by the mediation of Edmund Dudley (a person then of great power with the King) had, in consideration of CLxiii li. sterling, a promise 
* Ex autog. penès Basil. Com. Denb.  thereof; for the payment of which sum, accordingly, he procured William Fylding E●quire, and Leonard Verney Gent. to join with him in a Recognizance of CC li. But the death of King H. 7. happening before that intended grant was made, it continued in the Crown till 4 H. 8. and then was passed 
n Pat. 1. M. p. 5.  unto Sir Henry Guildford Knight and Margaret his wife, and to the heirs male of their bodies: which Sir Henry, failing also of such issue, and leaving the same Margaret surviving, there was a Lease 
o Bi●l. ●iga. 1. M.  for xxxi. years in reversion, after her death, granted by Q. M●rie in 1. of her reign, unto Thomas L'isle of Moxhull Esquire, in consideration of his good service, says the patents viz. for the apprehension of Henry Duke of Suffolk. But the inheritance thereof, being thus in the Crown, was obtained 
p Pat. 15. Eliz. p. 2.  by Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester, in tail, 8. Julii 15 Eliz. after whose death without (allowed) lawful issue, it returned again to the said Queen, and remaineth to her successors at this day.  
Touching the Church (dedicated to our Lady and S. Bartholomew) what I have found observable, is, that Geffrey de Wirce (who had this Lordship in the Conqueror's time) gave 
q Ex autog. in bibl. Cotton.  a third part of the Tithe Corn; and of the wool, Cheese, and Paunage, the whole Tithe, unto the monastery of S. Nicholas at Angiers, whereunto Kirby-M●nachorum, in this county, was a Cell: but after Roger de Molbray became possessed of Wirce his lands, he bestowed 
r Reg. de. Kenilw. p. 43. &. 44.  both the Church, Tithe and Glebe, totally, and all Chapelnes thereto belonging, unto the Canons of Kenilworh, shortly after the Foundation of that Religious House; which gift of his, Roger de Arden afterwards confirmed 
s Ib. p. 42. & 76. , as also Richard Peche Bishop of Coventre; his successor G. Muschamp appropriating to 
t Ib. p. 73.  the said Canons, the yearly Rent of v. marks v s. iv d. with one stone of wax issuing out of the fruits thereof: whereupon the Monks of Kirby before specified, making their claim 
u Ib. p. 70.  to the third part of the Tithes, as aforesaid, by virtue of G. de Wirce his grant, which was afterwards confirmed by 
w Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  Nigell de Mowbray, son and heir to the first Roger, got a Composition 
x Reg. de Kenil. p. 70.  from the said Canons of Kenilworth; which Composition was 
y Reg. de Kenil. p. 70.  ratified by Richard Peche before mentioned.  
Whereupon the said Canons pressed hard for a full appropriation of all the fruits belonging thereto, with the chapels; and at length obtained that their desire, from William de Cornhull, than Bishop, as by his Instrument 
z Ib. p. 65.  bearing date at Lichfield 6. Cal. Oct. Anno 1217. (2 H. 3.) appeareth: But no sooner was this effected, than that William de Arden, at that time Lord of this manor, questioned their title to the advouson itself, so granted and confirmed, as I have showed: Howbeit, by mediation of friends, they came to an Agreement with him, that he should relinquish such his claim, & grant unto them free passage throughout his lands, to gather and carry their Corn; in consideration whereof they yielded, that he the said William and his heirs, should, upon every vacancy, make choice of a new Vicar, and the said Canons to present him unto the Bishop to be instituted accordingly: which Bishop to put a full period to all disputes, than also made an assignation of what the perpetual Incumbent should, for the future, always have; scil. the whole Alterage belonging to the Church of Hampton, with the small Tithes and obventions; as also the chapels of Badsley and Nuthurst, and all the Glebe belonging to the said Church of Hampton, excepting half a yard land in Balshall, with the Tithes of Corn and Pease of the whole Parish; saving those which pertain to the chapel of Badsley and Nuthurst, belonging to the Vicar.  
And did moreover determine, that whosoever should afterwards be presented to that vicarage, aught to do his fealty to the monastery of Kenilworth, in the chapterhouse there, and promise the payment of xx s. as an early Pension to the Canons of Kenilworth, for the maintenance of a Priest, celebrating at Balshall; viz. at Easter x s. and Michaelm●●s x s. the same Priest for Balshall making Oath to be faithful in all things relating to the said vicarage. And likewise that the said Vicar of Hampton, for the time being, should pay all deuce of right belonging to the Bishop and Archdeacon: And lastly, that the before specified William de Arden and his heirs; with their Family, should have liberty to hear divine Service in his chapel at Knoll, saving the indemnity of the mother Church of Hampton. In Anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) this Church was valued 
a MS. in Scac.  at xi. marks; and in 26 H. 8. the vicarage, with the chapel of Nuthurst thereunto annexed, at 
b MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 59 a.  xv li. vi s. viij d. over and above xx ●. Pension payable yearly to the Canons of Kenilworth ● and xi s. to the Bishop and Archdeacon, for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclcsiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilw. ad nominat. Hugh. de Ardena mil. 
Thomas de Notehurst Diac. anno 1250. 
Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. ad nominat. Joh. Peche mil. 
joh. de Olnefel 11. Cal. Oct. 1320. 
Langt. f. 79. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. ad nominat. Joh. Peche mil. 
joh. at Well Cap. 2. Non. junii 1349. 
Northb. f. 48. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. ad nominat. Kinardi De la bear mil. 
joh. de Braunteford 6. Oct. 1387. 
Sk. f. 2. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. ad nominat. Kinardi De la bear mil. 
Rob. Eyberhale Pbr. 9 Junii 1391. 
Ib. f. 6. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 
D. joh. Gerveys Cap. 20. Oct. 1410. 
Burgh. f. 26. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. ad nom. D. william. Mountfort mil. 
joh. Gylbard Cap. 6. Sept. 1413. 
Ib. f. 33. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. ad nom. D. william. Mountfort mil. 
joh. Harman Cap. 21. Martii 1431. 
Heiw. f. 27. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 
D. Thom. Boresden 12. Martii 1510. 
Bl. f. 5. b.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 
D. Rad. Massy Cap. 7. Feb. 1515. 
Ib. f. 7. a.   Prior & conu. de Kenilw. 
D. Petrus Irlam, 
Str. &. P. f. 25. a.  5. Febr. 1537.  D. Henr. 8. Rex Angl. 
D. Ric. Baynton Cap. 24. Maii 1542. 
Ib. f. 18. b.   Thomas L'ysley ar. 
Thomas Robynson 26. Jan. 1565. 
Samps. & B. f. 42. a.   Eliz. Angliae Regina. 
Leonardus Fetherston Cler. 14. Dec. 1584. 
Bund. B.   Eliz. Angliae Regina. 
Walt. Byckles Cler. 3. Feb. 1594. 
Overton bund. C.   Eliz. Angliae Regina. 
Sim. Grover 30. Oct. 1596. 
Overton bund● in cert.    
This Church, being situate on so fair an ascent, had a tall Spire, which was a noted mark to a great part of the Wood-land, till by the extraordinary violence of Lightning and Thunder, happening on St Andrew's day at night, in the year 1643. it was cloven, and fell to the ground: at which time the whole fabric, with the tower, were torn in divers places.   

Nuthurst.  
OF this place I have seen no mention before H. 3. time, it being a member of Hampton, originally, and therewith coming to Mowbray: From one of which Family it was passed to Montfort; and from Peter de Montfort, or one of his Ancestors, to one of the Hastangs, of Lemington-Hastang in this county: For upon the challenge made by Peter de Montfort in 46 H. 3. of certain services, which he claimed as due unto him, from Robert de Hastang, for the fourth part of a Knights fee here, they came to an agreement 
〈…〉 H. 3. , viz. that the same Robert de Hastang, and his heirs, upon levying of Scutage after the rate of xl s. a knight's fee, should pay to him the said Peter and his heirs x s. and so according to that proportion. When or how it passed from Hastang, I have not seen; but, about the beginning of E. 3. time, Will. Trussell of Flore in Com. Northampt. became owner 
 of it, and, in 5. of that King's reign, had a Charter 
 of Free warren in all his demesn lands here; as also a special licence 
〈…〉 E. ●. p. 2 H. 16  to make a Park of his Woods in this place. From which Will. it descended to the Trussells of Billesley, and continued in the possession of that Family (whose Descent in Billesley is to be seen) till Edward Trussell, son and heir to the last Thomas, sold it, within these few years, to William jesson an Alderman of Coventre: The extent of what these Trussells had here, being one Mess. CC. acres of land, CCC. acres of pasture, x. acres of meadow, xxx. acres of Wood, and iv s. Rent, as appeareth by an Inq. taken after the death of Thomas Trussell in 8 H. 8.  
Here is an ancient chapel, which in respect of its great distance from the Parish Church, hath some parochial rites belonging thereto. In 2 H. 3. it was with the Church of Hampton, appropriated 
Reg. de ●e●il. p. ●●.  to the Canons of Kenilworth, by William de Cornhull, than Bishop of this diocese; whereupon an assignation 
Ib. ●. 81.  was made of what Tithes the Vicar of Hampton should thenceforth have within this Hamlet, as in Hampton is showed. In 18 E. 2. I find that john (de Olnefel) Vicar of Hampton, made a Lease 
Ex autog. 〈…〉 eq. ●  for the term of eight yea●s unto one Thomas Ketel of Kings-Norton Priest, of this chapel, with all the G●ebe, Tithes, and every thing else thereto belonging, reserving to himself all living Mortuaries, of the Inhabitants there deceasing, and the burial of the bodies of all married persons, and widows; with funeral oblations: as also pasture, and forage of Hay, and Straw, yearly; sufficient for the maintenance of four young beasts, Steers, or heifers, to be there kept; and the keeping of three or four hogs yearly in Harvest-time, and for a month after Michaelmass: The conditions to be performed of the part of the said Thomas, being these; viz. that he and his clerk should serve personally every day in the said chapel, honestly and decently; so that the said Vicar might not have blame therefore: and that he should keep the Housing, and chapel, with Books, Vestments, and all other ornaments in as good state, or better, than he found them, not cutting down any Trees, and paying to the said Vicar or his deputy xx s. per annum.  
Unto which chapel, Edmund Fulwood of Tanworth Esquire, bearing a good regard, in respect of his so near residence thereto (scil. at Cley-Hall) in 9 Eliz. granted 
Ex ●u 〈…〉 Trussell.  a Mess. and certain lands thereto belonging, unto Thomas Trussell, Thomas Greswould, John Lidyate Gentlemen, john Sidnall and some others, to the use of such Priest, as should thenceforth serve therein, and be continually resident; but in case of such non-residency, the churchwardens to take the benefit thereof, to bestow on the poor and needy Inhabitants of Nuthurs●, on Good Friday; or else to the repair of the said chapel, as in their discretion should be thought meet.   

Knoll.  
THis was originally a member of Hampton, and therefore not particularly mentioned in the Conqueror's Survey: nor till K. John's time, have I seen it so much as named; but then did William de Arden, of Hampton, grant it unto Amicia de Tracie his wife, as part of her Dower, to hold during life, in which Deed 
l Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  it is written Gnolle, the C. being mistaken for a G. having had its name originally from the situation; for in our old English, Cnolle signifieth the knap of an Hill, or an ascending ground. In 35 H. 3. Hugh de Arden (son and heir to the said William) had Free warren granted 
m Cart 35. H. 3. m. 12.  to him in all his Demesn lands in this place, where it is written lafoy Cnolle: And in 46 H. 3. William de Arden (son of Hugh) commenced suit 
n Pat. 46. H. 3 in d.  against Peter de Montfort, and others, for certain lands here: upon the death of which William, Agatha his widow had it assigned 
o Rot. F. 4. E. 1. m. 13.  unto her for part of her dowry. Which William and his brother, dying without issue (as in Hampton is showed) and the whole inheritance appertaining to Amicia the wife of john le Lou, one of the coheirs, being passed 
p Claus. 12. E. 1. in d. m. 3.  away unto Queen Alianore, than wife of Edward 1. King of England (as in Hampton hath likewise been intimated) it was totally possessed 
q Claus. 12. E. 1. in d. m. 3.  by that Queen; and, after her death, in 20 E. 1. given 
r Cart. 20. E. 1● n. 4. , together with the manors of Ardens-Grafton, and Langdon, and certain lands lying in Alspath, Buleye, Hulverleye, Witlakesfeld● Kinwaldesheye. Nuthurst, and Didington, (all in this county) as also with the manors of Briddebrok in Essex, Westerham, and Edulnebrugge in Kent, and Turveston in Buckinghamshire, to the Monks of Westminster; upon condition that the Abbot, Prior, and Covent of that House; or the Prior and Covent, if the Abbot should be out of the way, upon the Eve of S. Andrew the Apostle, on which day the said Queen's Anniversary had used to be kept, being solemnly revested in the choir of that monastery, should sing a Placebo and Dirige, with nine Lessons, C. wax Candles weighing xii li. a piece, being then burning about her tomb, and every year new ones made for that purpose.  
And furthermore, that those Wax-Candles should be lighted at the Placebo and Dirige, on the Eve of the same anniversary, and burn on the day thereof, till high mass were ended; And that all the Bells, both great and small, then ringing, they should sing solemnly for her souls health. And moreover that on the day of her said Anniversary, the Abbot himself, in case he were present, or the Prior in his stead, if he could not procure a more eminent Prelate, should sing mass at the high Altar, the Candles then burning and Bells ringing; and every single Monk of that abbey a private mass, the inferior Monks their whole Psalter, and the friars Converts of that House, the Lords Prayer, Creed, and Aves, as many as the Abbot and Covent should appoint, for her soul and the souls of all the faithful deceased. And that likewise the said Prior and Covent, and their successors, on the same day, to distribute unto every poor Body repairing to that monastery, one penny sterling, or money to that value; staying till three of the clock, expecting their coming, before they should begin the Dole, which was to be unto sevenscore poor people.  
And that of the waxed Tapers before specified, xxx. to remain all the year long about the said Queen's tomb, till the renewing of them on the day of her Anniversary; all which to be lighted upon the great festival days, and upon the coming of any Noble men thither, and as often else as they should see fit. And moreover, that the said Abbot, Prior, and Covent, and their successors, should find two waxed Lights, each of them weighing two pounds of wax, to burn continually at the tomb of the said Queen. All which being performed, the surplusage of the revenue issuing out of these lands, to remain for their P●ttances, to be provided according as themselves should best like. And for the more strict observance hereof, every Abbot successively, before the restitution of his temporalties, to take a solemn Oath for observance of the premises: And that every year, upon S ● Andrew's Eve, the said King's Charter to be publicly read in the chapterhouse, in the presence of the whole Covent: which Charter bears date at Barwick upon Twed● 20 Oct. 20 E. 1.  
The Monks of Westminster being thus possessed thereof, leased 
s Rot. F. 9 E. 2. m. 13. in ced.  it for life in 34 E. 1. to Ralph de Perham; but after that time retained it in their own hands, for aught I have seen to the contrary, until the general dissolution of the Religious house's by K●ng H. 8. and then Westminster being made a bishopric (as is very well known) this manor, inter alia, became annexed 
t Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 7.  unto it: but long it continued not so; for in 4 E. 6. it was converted to a deaneries with secular Canons, and the jurisdiction of the Bishop united 
u Orig. 4. E. 6. p. 1. rot. 9  to London, Nicholas Ridley being then Bishop, unto whom and his successors, the same King Edw. 6. by his Patent dated 12. Apr. that very year, gave and confirmed this manor: which grant was afterwards ratified 
w Pat. 1. M. p. 4.  by Queen Mary: But in 2 Eliz. there being a Commission 
x Pat. 2. Eliz. p. 13.  for the reassumption of divers lands from the said bishopric, at which time this lordship came to the Queen's hands, it was in 15. Eliz. granted 
y Pat. 15. El●z. p. 2.  to Robert Earl of Leicester and his heirs: which Earl in 23 Eliz. past 
z Pat. 23. Eliz. p. 1.  it a way again, in exchange for other lands, unto the same Queen: so that being thus in the Crown, Sir Fulk Grevill knight Lord Brook, in consideration of his service (as the Patent 
a Pat. 20. jac. p. 4.  expresseth) obtained it in Fee form of King James, in 20. of his reign, to be held of the manor of East-Greenwich for the Rent of Lxvii li. xuj s. viij d. per annum.   

The college.  
ABout 
b Ex Regist. Coll. de Knoll. pen●● Archer eq. aur. f. 8. a. etc.  the later end of Ric. 2. time, Walter Cook, a Canon of Lincoln, bearing a special affection to this place, considering that it stood distant above a mile from the parish-Church; did, for the health of his own and his parents souls, at his proper costs, erect a fair chapel here, with a Tower-Steeple, and Bells, all in his Fathers own land, to the honour of S. john Baptist, S. Laurence the Martyr, and S. Anne, adding also a churchyard thereto, purposing to endow the same chapel with maintenance sufficient for one secular Priest, to celebrate divine service therein; so as that there should thenceforth be a Font for baptising of all Infants, to be born within this Hamlet of Knolle; and all persons there deceasing to be buried in that churchyard: For performance whereof he obtained a special Bull from Pope Boniface the ixth, wherein was contained an Indulgence, for seven days, of their enjoined Penance, to all such as, having made a true confession, and were hearty sor●y for their sins, and repairing yearly out of devotion thither, on the festivals of our Saviour's Nativity, Circumcision, Epiphanie, Resurrection, and Ascension, Corpus Christi day, and Pentecost. As also on the Nativity, Annunciation, Purification, and Assumption of the blessed Virgin, nativity of S. john Baptist, S. Peter and Paul, S. Anne and S. Laurence; and on the Feast day of the said chapels Dedication, and All Hallown day, or on the Octaves of those Feasts, and for six days immediately ensuing the said Feast of Pentecost, should confer something towards the repair of the same, upon every of those Holy days, for the space of seven years: which Indulgence bears date at S. Pe●●r● in Rome ●viii. Cal. Dec. in the ninth year of his papacy (scil. 21 R 2.)  
To second which B●ll, was there a special licence 
c Bur●●. ●. 145. a.  granted to the Inhabitants here residing, by john Burghill Bishop o● Coventry and Lichfield, in 1 H. 4. ●●nch●ng the celebration of D●vine Service, therein, by any sitting priest's. For confirmation o● which chapel so built, together with the Churchyard before specified, there being a special Patent made by King H. 4. dated 18. Nou. in the fourth year of his reign, licence 
d Pat. 4 H 4. p. 1. ●. ●.  was thereby granted un●o the said Walter cook, and Adam Cook his Father, to found and establish a Chantry, of one or two Priests, to celebrate Divine Service perpetually therein. All which being performed, he the same Walter, the next year following granted 
e Pat. 5. H. 4. p. 2. m. ●.  unto the Monks of Westminster, and their successors, the advouson and patronage of this Chantry: but still continuing his wont affections thereto, obtained a licence 
f Pat. 14. H. 4. m. 5.  in 14 H. 4, that himself, together with William Wynnewyk, William Hale, William Arlecock, William Bowedy, Thomas Elford, and Hugh Ruggeley, might found a fraternity and gilled in the same chapel, of themselves, and others that out of devotion should be content to join with them therein.  
Neither did he rest here, but within few years after, being advanced to other dignities, (for he was also Canon of York Salisbury, and S. Paul's in London) inciting the Lady Eliz. widow of John Lord Clinton to assist him farther in these his pious intentions, ●e obtained another licence 
g Pat. 4. H. 5. m. 14.  in 4 H. 5. that she the said Eliz. and he, or the Executors of both or either of them, might in this chapel found a college of ten Chantri●-Priests● to pray for the good estate of them both, during this life, and for the health of their souls aft●r their departure hence; as also for the souls of their parents and friends, and all the faithful deceased, one of which Priests to be Rector thereof; and to have a Common Seal for the transacting of all their public business. But I do not find that it was ever endowed with lands and Rents so amply, as to maintain half that number of Priests: for by the Survey 
h MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 61. a  taken in 26 H. 8. it appeareth, that there were then but two Chantrie-Priests, besides the Rector; nor above that number in 
i Ex alio MS. penès S. A. f. 10. a.  37 H. 8. at which time the clear yearly value of all the lands and Rents thereto belonging, besides reprises, were certified 
k Ib.  to be xxii li. iii s. iii d.  
The lands appertaining to the gilled before specified, all lying in several distant places, were then also rated 
l Ib. b.  at xxix li. xiv s. seven d. per annum, which maintained 
m Ib. b.  three Chantrie-Priests for the said gilled, daily singing in the said chapel.  
That a multitude of persons, whereof most of good quality; nay, some of the great Nobility in those days, had admittance to be of this gilled, is very evident 
n Ex praef. Regist. Coll. ● Knoll. ; all which, in some measure, were Benefactors thereto; but those I suppose, the Chief, whose arms or Inscriptions to their memory, do appear in the windows of the same chapel; most of whom were neighbours; viz. Brome and Ferrer, sometime of Badsley-Clinton hard by, Sir William Wigston of Wolston, Dabridgcourt of Langdon-Hall, the Ailesburies' of Edston, and Doctor Laurence Eborall of Balshall; which last mentioned family, still continuing, hath for many ages had residence there, as the leaguer 
o f. 9 b.  book of Wroxhall manifesteth: For there born 
p f. 9 b. , and Christened 
q f. 9 b.  at Wroxhall, was Dr Thomas Eborall Canon of Paul's, but afterwards Master of Whitington-Colledge in London, of whom Balaeus 
* Balaei Cent. circa an. 1440.  makes honourable mention, amongst the learned Writers of that time (viz. temp. H. 6.) As also 
r f. 9 b.  his brother John, Master of Arts and Parson of Pauley, near Touceter in Northamptonshire, men in those days of great worship, as are the words of that Register.  
In the midst of the chancel lieth a very fair Marble, but the portraiture of brass sometime thereon, with the circumscription, is torn from it, so that there is no testimony whose Monument it was, farther than tradition; id est of Walter Cook the Founder of this Collegiate Church.  
Not far from this, lieth another Marble, whereupon is the portraiture of a man, his two wives, and xii. Children in plates of brass, and at their feet thus written.  
Of your charity pray for the Souls of Mr. John Dabriggcourt, Esquire, who deceased the xuj. day of July An. MDxliiii. and for the souls of Katherine and Elizabeth his wives, on whose souls Jesus have mercy Amen.  

In an I'll on the North part of the chapel, is a Monument with this Epitaph thereon.  
In this Cabinet is laid up the body of Elizabeth late wife of Thomas St Nicholas of Ashe, in the County of Kent Gent. daughter of Henry Crook of Well-place, in the County of Oxon. Esquire, who lived a meet help with her husband six years, and had issue by him four sons, deceased March 9, 1631.  
Patroni. 
Custode● Cantariae.  Prior Westmonasterii. 
D. Ric. Bryan Pbr. 1. Martii 1435. 
Heyw. f. 34. a.   Prior Westmonasterii. 
joh. write Cler. 27. Aug. 1500. 
Bowl. f. 204. b.   Abbas & conu. Westmonasterii. 
D. joh. Tounsend 3. Maii 1527. 
Bl. f. 12. b.   Ricard. Barnacull sup-Prior Eccles. Cath. cou. 
Gilb. Fowler Cler. 22. Febr. 1537. 
Str. & P. f. 15. a.      

Balshall.  
OF this place there is no mention in the Conqueror's Survey, forasmuch as it was then involved with Hampton in Arden; and so, as a member of it, came to Nigell de Albani, as all the rest of Wirce his lands, in these parts, did. To which Nigell succeeded Roger his son and heir, surnamed Mowbray; who being a very devout man, amongst other his pious works, gave 
s MS. in offic. Arm. [L. 17.] f. 148. a.  all this Lordship of Balshall to the knight's Templars; whereupon erecting a Church fit for their service of God, and a House for habitation, they sent part of their Fraternity hither, and made it a preceptory, or Cell, subordinate to their principal Mansion, viz. the Temple in London. Unto which preceptory were also divers lands of good value afterwards given, by sundry persons of quality: but before I descend to speak in particular thereof, I shall here take notice, when, and upon what occasion this Order first began, as also of what I have met with, which is most observable in relation to it.  
About 
t M. Paris. Chron sive Hist. minor MS. in Bibls. Cotton. vide etiam Math. Paris. Hist. p. 67. n. 10.  the year of our Lord MCxviii. certain Gentlemen honoured with Knighthood, having betaken themselves to a religious course of life, under the Patriarch of Jerusalem, after the Rule of Canons Regular, began this Order: the first of which, were Hugh de Paganis, and Godfrey de S. Audomare; who in the beginning were so poor, though they were valiant men, as that they had but one Horse to ride on; in memory of which their primitive poverty, and to the end they m●ght be mindful of humility, they had the figure of two men, ●iding upon one Horse, engraven on their Seal. Which two Knights, having no certain habitation, and seeking for a place of abode, were so much favoured by Baldwyn then King of Jerusalem, as that he assigned them a piece of ground, within his own Pa●ace, si●uate on the South part of the Temple of our Lord, for tha● purpose; whereunto the Canons of the Temple added a street adjoining, for erecting of buildings necessary for their use; the Patriarch, with the King, Nobles and Prelates allowing them lands, out of their own demesns, for support in food and raiment.  
Touching their first profession I find, that in order to the remission of their sins, they were, to their power, to defend Pilgrims from spoil and robbery by thiefs, in their passage to and from Jerusalem; and that thereupon, at the end of nine years, they had a certain Rule assigned to them in the council of Trecas, as also a White habit by Pope Honorius. After which they began to multiply very much, their possessions being greatly enlarged: But in the time of Pope Eugenius, they sowed Crosses made of red cloth upon the left shoulder of their Mantles; partly to the end, that having such a triumphal sign instead of a Buckler, they should not flee back from any infidel, whilst they were armed with so great a protection, and partly to the intent they might be distinguished from other Religious persons.  
There are who affirm 
u Chron. I. Bromton Col. 1008. n. 50 Ypod. N. p. 37. n. 40. , that the beginners of this Rule, were some of the meanest Hospitalars, and that they were at first sustained with weapons and food from the relics of their provisions: whether it was so or not, I shall not stand to argue; but 'tis agreed on all parts, that they were originally called Knights Templars, from having their residence in certain rooms adjoining to that Temple sometime built by King Solomon. As for their Habit, the description which William 
w Ex Coll. St. Lo Kniveton.  Darrell made thereof to M● Lambard, was thus; viz. that on their Heads they wo●e linen Co●fes (like to the Sergeants at Law) and red Caps close over them; on their body's shirts of mail, and Swords girded unto them with a broad belt; over all which, they had a White Cloak reaching to the ground, with a red cross on the left shoulder, as hath been said, in such sort as on the next page is represented.  
And that they used to wear their Beards of a great length (whereas most other Religious Orders do shave) I shall exhibit the testimony of King Edw. 2. made in the behalf of an eminent servant in his Court. Rex 
x Pat. 4 H. 2. p. 2. m. 20.  etc. Cum dilectus valettus noster Petrus Auger, exhibitor praesentium, nuper voverit quod Barbam suam radi non faciat, quousque peregrinationem fecerit in certo l●co ●n partibus transmarinis; & idem Petrus sibi timeat, quod aliqui ipsum, ratione Barbae sua prolixae fuisse Templarium imponere sibi velini, & ei inferre impedimenta seu gravamina ex hac causa; Nos veritati volentes testimonium perhibere, vobis tenore praesentium intimamus, quod praedictus Petrus est valet●us Camerae nostrae, nec unquam fu●● Templarius, sed ●arbam suam sic prolixam esse permit●it ex causa superius annotata, etc. Teste Rege, etc. 17. Febr. Anno etc. 4.  
And touching the●r manner of reception into this Order, thus I find c●r●●●●ed of one of them, being examined as to that point.— 
y MS in 〈…〉 ●oil T. 88 Th.  Requisitus de modo r●c●ptionis, dicit quod era● (laviger ●● Templo, dum ●ra● secularis, & requisivi● Magist 'em ut eum rec perat in F●a●●em; E● expositis sib: hiis quae regor●s sunt in Ordine temple, & substam talibus Ordinis, qu●a●a Obeatentiam, ●●●stitatem, & abdicationem p●●prietatis, ●uit duc●us in Capellam, Fra●ribus Orainis, duntaxat Capellanis, Militibus & servientibus praesentibus, secularibus omnibus ex●lusis, praestito ab eo ad sancta Dei Evangelia juramento, quod praedicta tria substantialia dicti Ordinis, & consue●udines bona● & laudab●les Ordinis Templi servaret; & negotium terrae Sanctae ultra-marinae, pro posse suo, ●uvare● contrainimicos fidet Christianae: Ad●ecit etiam quod ●uravit, quod neminem injuste exhaereditaret, & ●unc sibi tradebatur Mantellum, cum cruse, & Pilleum in Capi●e.  
The first settling of this Order in England, was in that ●●reet called Holborn in the suburbs of London; but there they rested not long; for in K. H. 2. ●●●e, that House which still retaineth the name of the Temple, in Fleetstreet, was erected by 
z Stow's Survey of Lond. p. 438.  them, and the 〈…〉 according to the form of the Temple ●. Jerusalem) dedicated to God and our blessed Lady, by Heraclius Patriarch of Jerusalem, in the year 1185. Of the vast possessions they soon obtained in England, aswell as other parts of Christendom, which at length occasioned their ruin, I am not here to speak; neither of their privileges, which were very ample, as by tho●e 
* vide Decret. Gr●g. lib. 3 tit. 30 cap 10. Ex parte.  Bulls of Pope Hadr●an the 4 ●h and Alexander the third, exempting them from payment of Tithes, for their demesn lands; and the Charter 
a Cart. 11. H 3 m 33. 〈◊〉 9 E. 1. n. 104  of K●ng H. 3. affording them divers Liberties, and granting unto them extraordinary immunities, unto which I refer my Reader.  
Templarius.  
I come now to the special privileges, which they had here in Balshall In 32 H. 3. they obtained a Charter 
l Cart 32. H. 3. m. 4.  o● Free warren in all their demesn lands here: In 
m Cart. 52. H. 3. m. 1.  52 H. 3. a weekly market upon the Thursday, with two fairs every year; the one on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Gregory the Martyr; and the other on the Eve, day, and morrow after the Feast of S. Mathias the Apostle. And for the surer enjoyment of their interest here, in 13 E. 1. they procured a full confirmation 
n F. levat. Oct. Trin. 13. E. 1. Plac. coram R. t●●m Pasch. 13. E. 1. rot. 5. & 19  from Roger de Mowbray, heir to Roger the first donour before specified, with warranty of that his Ancestor's Charter; for which they made him Partaker of all their Prayers, and other spiritual benefits.  
But whether it were really their guilt of such high enormities, which through Christendom were laid to their charge, or rather their potency, so generally feared, which occasioned their ruin, I will not here stand to argue; certain 
o Chron. H. Knighton col. 2531. n. 50. & col. 2494. n. 30. Vide Act. Ponti●. Ebor. per. T. Stubs col. 1730. Vide Ypod. N p. 99 n. 30.  it is, that on Wednsday next after the Feast of the Epiphanie Anno 1307. (scil. 1 E. 2.) by the King's special command, and a Bull from the Pope, were they generally through England laid hold on, and cast into Prison; nay, through all Christendom, as my Author saith; and afterwards proceeded against in a general council held at London; where being convicted of divers great impieties, all their possessions were seized into the King's hands. In an ancient 
p In Bibls. Bodl [K. 84.] f. 95. b.  MS. Chron. which I have seen, the cause of their ruin is thus set forth, Anno MCCCX. circafestum S. Hillarii, omnes Templarii in Anglia & in Scotia; & alii omnes, ut dicebantur, per totam Christianitatem, una hora diei, capti sunt propter Heresiae pravitatem, necnon propter fraudem quam fecerunt in quodam bello inter Regem Tharsis & Paganos, in quo tergiverserunt ad Paganos, & occiderunt praedictum Regem & exercitum ejus. & filium e●us unicum ceperunt, undè tota Christianitas turbata est valdè.  
But Thom. de Wals. 
q Hist. Angl. p. 73.  setteth forth other reasons for this severe proceeding against them, namely several gross and Heathenish, yea rather 
r In Bibls. Bodl. T. 88 Th.  devilish practices (unto whom I refer my Reader) All which and more, were laid to their charge, in particular Articles; whereupon witnesses being examined, they were proceeded against, as hath been said; the whole series thereof being at large yet to be seen in an ancient M S. of that time; wherein I have observed, that the said Articles do charge them with no less than heresy, idolatry, and most execrable blasphemy; but very little, or nothing at all, appeareth to have been proved: And so much doth an honest Historian 
s T. Stubs col. 730. n. 10.  in his Acts of the Archbishops of York declare; where speaking of the proceed against them, he saith— Quamvis in multis essent accusati, nichil tamen inventum est quod de jure videretur statum illorum annullare: And that this was truth, speaking then of Will. de Grenefeld Archbishop of York at that time, he further saith— 
t Ib. n. 30.  Archiepiscopus Willielmus, pietate motus super statu Templariorum suae Diocesit, omni auxilio destitutorum, eos in diversa suae Diocesis instituit Monasteria, eisque suo perpetuo vitae necessaria ministrari praecepit.  
Yet such was their hard fate, that, having been thus dealt withal, their whole Order became shortly after condemned 
u T. Wals. p. 72. n. 40.  in a genetal council at Uienna, under Pope Clement the v. Anno 1311. (4 E. 2.) So that their possessions being thereupon seized into the King's hands, what they had in this county, and Leicestershire, was committed to 
w Rot. F. 5. E. 2. m. 14.  the custody of Alexander de Compton, who in 6 E. 2. answered 
x Pat. 6 E. 2. p. 1. m. 23.  Lx li. to the King, for the issues thereof: But 'tis plain 
y Esc. 16. E. 2. n. 70.  that the heirs of the Donours, for a while, came to enjoy them again; and that thereupon john de Mowbray had this manor of Balshall, which he held till his death, and attainder, for adhering to Thomas Earl of Lancaster in 15 E. 2. as also that it was thereupon committed 
z Pat. 16. E. 2. p. 1. m. 17.  to the custody of john Peche (of whom in Hampton I have spoke) to hold during the King's pleasure: Houbeit, in this condition they scarce continued one year longer; For by a general Decree 
a Claus. 7. E. 2. in d. m. 11. T. Stubs ut suprà col. 1730. l. 33.  of Pope Clement before specified, dated at Uienna vi. Non. Maii, in the seventh year of his papacy, they were annexed and incorporated to the knight's Hospitalars, of which Order, before I proceed farther, I will here (as I have done of the Templars) give a brief account.  
 
The first institution of this Order was 
d Sethi Calvisii ●●●on.  about the year mxcii after which, ere long, they settled in England; for in the year MC. and beginning of King Henry the first his reign, jordan Briset a wealthy and devout man, built 
e Camb. Brit. in Midlesex. St●w's Survey of Lond p. 483.  then an House in the suburbs of London, near Smithfield, which was afterwards called S. john's of Jerusalem: But these also from a low beginning, through the great austerity of their lives at first, obtained vast possessions, before what belonged to the Templars was settled upon them. In this county, they had anciently (I mean before the accession of the Templars lands to them) lands in Grafton 
f Ex autog. penès W. Sheldon ar.  given to them by Henry the son to Bernardus de Grafton, and 
g F. levat. mens. Pasch. 31. H. 3.  others; In Chesterton by 
h Testa de N.  William de Croc; In 
i F. levat. Craft. Purif. 47. H. 3.  Preston-Bagot, Whitnash 
k Inq. per. H. N●ll. etc. f. 22. a. , Newbold-Pacie 
l Ib. f. 61. a. , Bilney 
m Ib. f. 38. b. , Rieton 
n Ib. f. 54. a.  super Dunsmore, Halford 
o Ib. f. 110. a. , Anstie 
p Esc. Ad quod D. 19 E. 1. n. 61. , and other places, by the gift of sundry persons. And of what great esteem this their Order was within England, the Charter 
† Cart. 18. E. 1. in d. per. Insp.  of privileges and Liberties granted to them by King Ric. 1. in 5o of his reign doth sufficiently manifest, where the general words ●un thus— Con●essimus omne sus, omne Dominium, quod ad nos pertinet & pertineat; omnem potestatem, omnes libertates, & liberas consuetudines quas Regia potestas conferre potest in omnibus etc.  
But I return to Balshall. The next thing most observable in reference to these Knights Hospitalars; wherewith I have met, is a passage which manifesteth 
* Rot. F. 1. H. 6. m. 4.  that all their Tenants, for the better fruition of the many privileges belonging to those lands, did use to erect Crosses upon their Houses; which custom appears by the seizure of a House and certain grounds thereto belonging, that lay in Wishaw, into the King's hands, in respect that one Chestershire, the owner thereof, had set a cross upon it, to the end that he might partake of the Templars privileges; whereas, in truth, the premises had not any relation to that Order.  
I do not find that the Hospitalars held this place as a preceptory, by the residence of any of their Fraternity here, as the Templars did, but rather the contrary; for it appears 
q Carp. vol. 2. f. 63. a.  that in E. 4. time, john Beaufitz Esquire, was their farmer of the House called the preceptory, and resided there; which John in 22 H. 6. underwent the Office of Eschaetor 
r Rot. F. 22. H. 6. m. 9  for this county and Leicestershire; as also from, 11 E. 4. till 4 H. 7. inclusive, was a Justice 
s Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  of Peace in this Shire; And moreover, that having been in 16 E. 4. Shiriff 
t Rot. F. 16. E. 4. m. 9  for both these Counties, and in 1. and 2 H. 7. again Eschaetor 
u Esc. 1. & 2. H. 7. , he died in 22 H. 7. as the date and probate of his Testament 
w Mills q. 21.  do manifest, by which he bequeathed his body to be buried in the monastery of Kenilworth, before the Image of the blessed Virgin, at the door of the Qui●e, or where else john Yardley the then Abbot should think more expedient: And to the Abbot and Covent of that House, gave a Basin and ewer of silver to serve at the high Altar; the same Abbot, during his whole life, being to pray for him daily in his mass, especially by name; and he that should daily say the Chapter mass, to pray for the Soul of Sir Ralph Boteler Lord Sudley, and his Lady, and him the said john Beaufitz especially by name, as the said Abbot and Covent pleased; and likewise he that was to sing our Lady mass. To the same Abbot he also gave a gilt piece to the value of ten marks, to pray daily for him by name in his mass, and he and his Covent to assoil him in the Chapterhouse. This John had 
x Ibid.  also in Fletchamsted an estate by Lease from the knight's Hospitalars; and besides this, possessed 
y  Ibid. a manor in Lodbroke, called wynteners', as also the manor of Wodcote in this county; and left issue 
z Ibid.  Margery his daughter and heir, afterwards married 
a F. levat. T. Pasch. 22. H. 8.  to Sir Robert Belyngham Knight.  
Little have I seen else, worthy the notice, touching this place, other than the customs, which anciently, as is evident by that 
b Ex ve●. cod. MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  Account in 31 H. 2. were as followeth; viz. that their Tenants were yearly to mow three days in Harvest, one at the charge of the House; and to blow three days, whereof one at the like charge; As also to reap one day, at which time they should have a Ram from the House or viij d. xxiv. loaves and a Cheese of the best in the House, together with a pail full of drink: And moreover that they might not sell their Horse-Colts, if they were foaled upon the land belonging to the Temple, without the consent of the Fraternity, nor marry their daughters without their licence.  
After the dissolution of the Monasteries, this manor, being (inter alia) assigned for the dowry of Queen Catherine, the last wife of King H. 8. was in 1 E. 6. granted 
c Pat. 1. E. 6. p. 4.  (I mean the reversion) to Edward Duke of Somerset and his heirs, to hold by the xlth part of a knight's fee: But he being attainted in 5 E. 6. (as our Historians do show) the inheritance of it was shortly after past 
d Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 11.  out of the Crown, unto john Dudley Earl of Warwick; upon whose attainder by Queen Mary (whereof I have spoke in Warwick) it became disposed 
e Pat. 2. & 3. Ph. & M. p. 2.  of by that Queen, to Edward Lord Dudley, and to the heirs male of his body; who rendered it back again to the Crown, as it seems: for I find that the same Queen soon after, intending to 
f Stow's Survey of Lond. p. 483.  restore that Religious House of the knight's Hospitalars, situate near Smithfield, to some part of the lustre it anciently had, having to that purpose made Sir Thomas Tresham Knight Lord Prior thereof, did (inter alia) give 
g Pat. 4. & 5. Ph. & M. p. 14.  this manor of Balshall thereunto: But all that fair design of hers being blasted very soon after Queen Elizabeth began to reign, this manor of Balshall was by Letters 
h Pat. 8. Eliz. p. 8.  Patent from that Queen, dated 29. Junii 8. Eliz. given to Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester and his heirs.   

Kinwaldsey.  
THis petty Hamlet, having been so called from some possessor thereof in the Saxons time, lies at a great distance from the Parish Church; and hath been anciently reputed, and still is esteemed as a member of Hampton: but whether it were given to the nuns of Mergate in Bedfordshire by Rog. de Mowbray (of whom in Hampton I have spoke) or by one of the Arden's, who had that Lordship of Hampton from his grant, I cannot say; yet clear it is, that 'twas one of them who so gave it; for it appears 
l Ex autog. i●●●bl. Hatton. F. ●e●at. 5. in. Mich. 15. H. 3.  that Cristina prioress of Mergate, and the rest of her fellow nuns, did demise it, together with Didington, unto the first William de Arden about King Ric. 1. time; for both which, they reserved the yearly Rent of xx s. and that Hugh de Arden, son and heir to the same William, purchased the inheritance of them both, from Isabella the succeeding prioress and the Covent of that House, for the sum of xxx. marks: And that these, together with Knolle, came 
k Ca●t. 20. E. 1. n. 4.  to the Monks of Westminster: but how afterwards they were disposed of, I cannot well discover.   

Didington.  
OF this I can say no more than what I have expressed in Kinwaldsey.   

Chadleswic.  
THis place, being original 〈◊〉 member of Hampton, was by Roger de● Mowbray granted 
l Ex autog. penès S●●. Montfort. ar.  unto Peter de Arden, to hold by the tenth part of a knight's Fee: in which grant, or rather confirmation, it is said to have been at first given to the said Peter, by Ralph his father, called Radulphus de Hamtona (as I have elsewhere showed.) From this Peter it came to 
m Ex autog. penès S●●. Montfort. ar.  Roger his brother, whom he made his heir; and so descended to William de Arden, who granted 
n Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  it in dower, inter alia, unto Amicia de Tracy his wife, by the name of tota villa de Chadeleswiz. But after this, viz. in 20. and 36 H. 3. Peter de Montfort was certified 
o Testa de N.  to hold it by the eight part of a knight's Fee, though how this comes to pass I cannot give a reason; for clear it is, that in 29 E. 1. john Peche (descended from an heir female of Arden) enjoyed 
p Esc. 29. E. 1. n. 80.  it. And farther I have not seen any considerable mention of it; wherefore I conclude that it was swallowed up in Hampton.   

Badsley-Clinton.  
THis, forasmuch as it was heretofore a member of Hampton, comes most properly to be next spoke of. In the Conqueror's Survey it is not particularly mentioned, as being involved with Hampton, wherewith it came to Nigel de Albani; which Nigell, or Roger de Mowbray his son, enfeoft Walter de Biseg, or the father of the same Walter, thereof, in H. 1. time, as may be inferred from that Certificate 
q Lib. rub. f. 118. a.  in 12 H. 2. To which Walter, succeeded 
r Ex autog. penès Edw Ferrer ar.  Ralph, and to him 
s Lib. rub. f. 134. b. in ced.  james de Bisege, who bore for his arms fret, as by his Seal 
t Penès praef. E. F.  appeareth, and left issue M●zera his daughter and heir, wedded 
u Ex vet. cod. MS. penès Rob. D. Digby.  to Sir Thomas de Clinton of Colshill Knight, by whom she had divers sons, as the Descent in Colshill will manifest; whereof James (the fourth) had the inheritance of this Lordship assigned 
w Ex autog penès praef. E. F.  unto him for part of his patrimony, paying 1d per an. to his father's heirs; whence it came to be named Badsley-Clinton, for distinction from another Badsley in this Hundred. To which James succeeded Thomas 
x Ib. , who left issue 
y  Ib. two daughters and heirs; scil. Joane, first married to john Coningsby, but afterwards to john Fowkes of Dry-Merston in Gloucestershire, and Petronill to john Wodard of Solihull: which john Coningsby, for C. marks of silver, in 29 E. 3. bought 
z F. levat. xv. Hill. 29. E. 3.  out the interest that the same john Wodard and Petronill had here.  
But whether Coningesby had any issue by the same Joane, or not, I am uncertain; for evident it is, that Fowkes her second husband, lived 
a F. levat. Craft. Mart. 18. R. 2.  here, and in 18 R. 2. joined with her in the passing 
b F. levat. Craft. Mart. 18. R. 2.  of it unto one Nicholas Dudley a tradesman of Coventre (and Major of that City in 1 H. 4.) But perhaps this was only an estate in trust; for it appears, that in 2 H. 4. Robert Burdet of Kynghull and Joane his wife, purchased 
c F. levat. Oct. Mart. 2. H. 4.  it of Richard bushel of Dry-Merrston in Gloucestershire and Margaret his wife; which Margaret was daughter 
d Ex Col. H. Ferrer.  and heir to john Fowke and Joan his wife, as the pedigree of Clinton, in Colshill, doth manifest. From which R. Burdet it came to one Nic. motley (a Lawyer) by purchase 
e Ex Col. H. Ferrer. ; who bequeathing 
f Ex autog. penès praef. E. F.  his Body to sepulture in the Temple Church at London, appointed 
g Ex autog. peneès praef. E. F.  that this manor, should be sold by his Executors (inter alia) and with the moneys thence arising, four Priests provided to celebrate div●ne Service for his soul, and the souls of his Ancestors, for one whole year after his decease; or else two Priests for two years: and besides this one other Priest to do as much here at Badsley, for the like term, constituting Margaret his mother, Joane his wife, and Rob. Catesby his Executors: which Margaret and I●ane sold 
h Ex vet. membr. penès praef. E. F.  it unto the said Robert Catesby their fellow Executor, who enjoyed 
i Ib.  it accordingly till after the battle of Northampton (which was about xx. years') but then did john Hugford of Emscote, in right of Margaret his wife, daughter and heir to the before specified Nicholas Mesley, 
k Ib.  enter upon it, and by the countenance of Richard Nevil Earl of Warwick, whose Steward he was, kept possession thereof during the whole life of the said Robert: Howbeit, before the death of the same john Hugford, Nich. Catesby, son and heir of Robert, made his entry 
l Ib.  upon it again, and from that time enjoyed it during the whole life of Hugford, and eleven years after, that the daughters and heirs of the said John (whose Descent in Emscote is to be seen) disseised 
m Ib.  him: whereupon the before mentioned Nich. Catesby, discerning the title to be so disputable, past 
n Ib.  it away unto john Brome, a Lawyer; by which means it came to the Family of Ferrer, as the pedigree 
o Ex. Coll. praef. H. Ferrer. , here inserted doth manifest.  

Rob. Brome de Warwick 20 R. 2. 

Joh. Brome Senior 8 H. 4.- Johanna filia & haeres Thomae Rody de Badsley-Clinton. 

Joh. Brome de Badsley Clinton caesus 8 E. 4.- Beatrix filia Rad. Shirley mil. 

●ocosa Priorisla de Wroxhale.  
Tho. Brome de Wodlow duxit joannam fill .... Midlemore de Egebaston & obiit s. p.  
Isabel ux. Phil. Purefey, postea Thomae Denton.  
Nich. Brome de Badsley obiit 9 H. 8. Eliz. ux. Raufredi Arundel mil. ux. 1. 

Isab. ux. Thom. Ma●row serv●entis ad legem temp. H. 7. 

Dorothea, primo nupta Franc. Cokain ar. postea Humfr. Ferrer mil.    
Constantia obiit 30 Sept. 1551. Edw. Ferrer miles obiit 29 Aug. Anno 1535. 

Henr. Ferrer ar. obiit an. 1526. Cath. filia joh. Hampden de Hampden in Com. Buck. mil. 

Edw. Ferrer are obiit 11. Aug. 1564.- Brigitta filia Will. domini Windsor. 

Henr. Ferrer ar. obiit 10. Oct. 1633.- Jana filia & cohaeres H●nr. White de South-Warnborn. in Com. Southampt. ar. 

Edw. Ferrer ar.- Anna filia Will. Peto de Chesterton ar.           

Nich. Brome de Badsley obiit 9 H. 8- Cath. filia ...... Lampeck ux. 2.  
Edw. Brome de Wodlow duxit Marger. Fill. Joh. Beaufo de Emscote, & obiit s. p.   

 
Nich. Brome de Badsley obiit 9 H. 8- Leticia fill. Nic. Catesby de Neunham ux. 3.  
Rad. Brome frater & haeres Edwardi.- Anna filia Regin. Digby de Colshill ar. 

Will. Brome de Makstoke-Hall.  
Regin. Brome de Wodlow.- Eliz. filia Thom. Skeffington de Skeffington in Com. Leic. ar.      
joh. Brome de Pakinton parva.    
Will. Brome de Halton in Com. Oxon. 

Robertus Brome. 

Christoph. Brome. 

johannes Brome de Halton.- Margar. soror & haeres Thom. Rous de Ragley. 

Christoph. Brome de Halton miles.- Alianora filia Will. Baronis Windsor, obiit Anno 1592. 

Georgius Brome fill. & haeres. 

Will. Brome obiit in pueritia.  
Ursula filia & haeres, uxor Thomae Whorwood de Sandall in Com. Staff. mil.                   
Of this john Brome the Lawyer, who had first to do here, I find 
p Ex Coll. H. Ferrer. , that he did descend from a family of that name, which for several Descents were Tanners, and resided in that suburb of Warwick, South of the Bridge; the House still retaining the name of Brome's-place: and that Robert, his grandfather, was a Lawyer, as also 
q Ex Comp. Balliv. Warw Com. penès W Perpoint ar.  Steward of the Courts to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, for his lands in this county: And that John, his Father, served 
r Claus. 8. H. 4. in d. m. 7.  in the Parliament of 8 H. 4. as one of the Burgesses for the town of Warwick; and likewise that they were owners of Brome-Hail, or Brome's place in Lapworth, whence 'tis believed they originally came. Which John, before he so acquired Catesbye's title to this Lordship, had 
s Ex Coll. praef. H. F.  certain lands within the precincts thereof, in right of his mother (scil. Joane daughter and heir unto Thomas Rodie) and for a great part of King Henry the sixt's reign, bore much sway in these parts, being 
t Ex Coll. praef. H. F.  under Treasurer in the Exchequer: But in our public Records his name is mistaken, and written Brown, as appeareth in the Commission 
u Rot. F. 14. H. 6. m. 15.  for assessing of a subsidy in 14 H. 6. and for treating 
w Pat. 14. H. 6. p. 1. in d. m. 11.  with the people about a Loan, of money to the King.  
From 30 H. 6. till the end of that King's reign I find 
x Pat. 30. H. 6. p. 1. in d. m. 8.  him in Commission for conservation of the Peace in this county; and in 
y Pat. 38. H. 6. p. 1. in d. m. 14.  38 H. 6. one of the Commissioners of Array: Howbeit, after the beginning of E. 4. reign, he was set aside as to any public employment, and at length had the hard fate to be slain by john Herthill Steward to Rich. Nevil, the great Earl of Warwick; who sending for 
z Ex Coll. praef. H. F.  him out of the White friar's Church in London, where he was then at Mass, upon some words which happened betwixt them 
a Ex Coll. praef. H. F. , killed him in the Porch, the occasion of their quarrel, being (in sh●re) this 
Ex ●●●l. ●●●ef. H. F. . Herthill, having mortgaged the manor of Woodlow to this John, would have redeemed it again for the money borrowed; but Brome, lying upon advantage, resolved to keep the land: whereupon, growing into height of words in disputing the business, Herthill mortally wounded him. Before he departed the world, having time to make his Will, he used therein this expression 
Ex ●●●l. ●●●ef. H. F. , scil. that he forgave his son Thomas, who smiled when he saw him run through by Herthill, in the White friar's Church-Porch: In which Church (for there he was buried) he had this Epitaph 
Ex ●●●l. ●●●ef. H. F.  upon his tombstone.  
N●bilis & docti sic Regni jure periti,  
Sub●●it ut Pulvis Brome corpus cerne Johannis:  
Ingen●● natus ●estis Warwic Comitatus,  
Hu●us in Ecclesia facta qui corruit ense;  
Pravorum manibus sub Missae tempore caesus,  
Sarcophago Nonis sepelitur mense Novembris,  
Sexaginta Centum quater octo jungito Mille,  
Alme pater requiem sibi praestat habere perennem.  
By Beatrice his wife, daughter to Sir Ralph Shirley Knight, he left issue divers Children; of which, Nicholas succeeded him, as Lord of this manor; who from 
.  3 H. 7. till 9 H. 8. was a justice of Peace in this Shire; as also for divers year● a Commissioner 
 for the gaol-delivery at Warwick, and of 
〈…〉 m. 5.  Array: 
 and in 20 H. 8. Shir●ff of this county and Leicestershire. This Nich. resenting the death of his Father very much, about th●ee years after, waylayed the before mentioned john Herthill in Longbridg-field, in his passage towards Barford to keep the Earl of Warwick's Court; and there, after a short encounter, slew● 
 him. Whereupon Elizabeth, Herthill's widow, began to stir against him, by way of Appeal, for killing her husband: but by mediation of friends, Arbitrators were chosen to accord the business, who awarded 
 that she should release unto the same Nicholas all Actions personal, and appeals, and that he the said Nich. should pay C●li. sterling in S. Mary's Church at Warwick, for the maintenance of a Priest, for one whole year, to sing mass and pray for the souls, of john Brome and john Herthill, so slain as hath been expressed, she the said Eliz. finding to the Priest, B●●●d, Wine, and Wax, as oft as he should so say Ma●●: And moreover that the same Nich. should at his own proper costs, by the space of two years, 〈◊〉 a Priest to sing mass in the Church of Badsley-●●●●ton, for the sou●s abovesaid: which Award bears date at Coventre 18 ● Martii 12 E. 4.  
Of this Nich. I have further seen 
 , that com●ming on a time into his Parlour here at Badsley, he found the Parish-Priest chocking his wife under the chin, whereat he was so enraged that he presently killed him; For which offence, obtaining the King's Pardon, and the Popes, he was enjoined to do something towards the expiation thereof; whereupon he new built the Towre-steeple here at Badsley, from the ground, and bought three Bells for it; and raised the body of the Church ten foot higher: all which was expressed in his Epitaph, now torn away: And likewise built 
 the Steeple of Packwood; in which Church windows was this Inscription, Orate pro anima Nicholai Brome qui Campanile de Pacwood fieri fecit. But farther of him I have not found any thing memorable, other than that he enclosed 
n Hist. MS. I. Rous in Bibls. Cotton. p. 145.  this Lordship, and that he departed 
o Ex Coll. praef. H. F  this world 29. Aug. Anno 1517. (9 H. 8.) leaving issue 
p Ex Coll. praef. H. F  by Eliz. his first wife, daughter to S●r Raufre Arundel Knight, Isabella wife to Thomas Marrow Sergeant at Law, and Constance married to Sir Edward Ferrer Knight. By 
q Ex Coll. praef. H. F  Katherine his second wife, daughter of ...... Lumpeck, Edward Brome, who died childless; And by 
r Ex Coll. praef. H. F  Lettuce his third wife, daughter of Nicholas Catesby● Ralph Brome, from whom they of Woodlow are descended.  
Which Sir Edward Ferrers ● b●ing son and heir to Sir Henry Ferrer of Hambleton in Com. Rutl. Knight (second son of Thomas Ferrer of Tamworth-Castle in this county, by Eliz. sister and coheir to Sir Baldwin Frevile Knight, as the Descent in Tamworth showeth) had 
s F. levat. T. Pasch. 23. H. 8. , in right of the said Constance, this Lordship of Badsley for her share; whose posterity have continued owners of it ever since: amongst which, the memory of Henry Ferrer great gradchild to the same Sir Edward (who for his eminent knowledge in Antiquities, gave a fair lustre to that ancient and noble Family, whereof he was no small ornament) is yet of high esteem in these parts.  
That which is now the Church here (dedicated to S. James) having been anciently a chapel of Hampton in Arden, and therewith coming to the Canons of Kenilworth (as in Hampton is showed) was appropriated 
t Regist. de Kenil. p. 65. & 81.  to that monastery in Anno 1217. (2 H. 3.) But notwithstanding this Appropriation, it continued as a rectory, and in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
u M S. in Scac.  at two marks, 
w Rot. de Nonis garb. etc.  in 14 E. 3. at Lxvi s. viij d. and in 
x M S. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 60. b.  26 H. 8. at iv li. vi s. viij d.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  jacobus de Clinton. 
Magr. Will. le Archer 5. Id. Maii 1305. 
Langt. f. 7. a.   D. Episc. per lapsum. 
joh. de Ashyby Cler. 5. Cal. junii 1318. 
Ib. f. 78. a.   Thomas fill. Jac. de Clinton. 
Galfr. de Stoneley Cap. 9 Cal. Maii 1328. 
Northb. f. 21. b.   D. joh. de Mowbray patronus hac vice. 
Rob. de Enderby Cler. Id. Apr. 1339. 
Ib. f. 33. b.   D. joh. de Clinton miles. 
Will. Serle de Sutham Cler. 6. Id. Febr. 1346. 
Ib. f. 49. a.   joh. de Coningesby. 
joh. le King Cap. 5. Cal. nou. 1349. 
Ib. f. 51. b.   joh. de Coningesby. 
Rog. de Nottingham Pbr. 8. Cal. Maii 1353. 
Ib. f. 56. b.   joh. Fouke. 
Will. Clecher Cap. 8. Id. julii 1364. 
Street. f. 12. b.   joh. Fouke. 
Ric. Hanne 3. Cal. Martii 1365. 
Ib. f. 15. a.   joh. Fouke. 
Rad. Poutrell Pbr. 5. Id. junii 1381. 
Ib. f. 28. b.   Nich. Dudley. 
Will. Osmunde Pbr. 1. Sept. 1396. 
Sk. f. 11. b.   Rob. Burdet D. de Badsley. 
Thomas hogs Cap. 3. Nou. 1402. 
Burgh. f. 11. a.   Rob. Burdet D. de Badsley. 
Rob. Harlaston Cap. 27. Oct. 1409. 
Ib. f. 25. a.   Rob. Burdet D. de Badsley. 
joh. Osgodby Cap. 22. Sept. 1414. 
Arund. f. 141. a.   johanna Burdet Domina de Badsley. 

Bull. f. 7. a.  D. joh. West Cap. 4. Nou. 1418.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Bowl. f. 140. a.  Alex. Awen Pbr. 23. Maii 1493.  Nich. Brome ar. 

Ib. f. 203. a.  Will. Sneleston Cap. 14. Nou. 1499.  Nich. Brome ar. 

Ib. f. 206. b.  Rob. bank Pbr. 8. Oct. 1501.  jacobus Rex, per lapsum. 

Overton bund. F.  Mauritius Jones Cier. 5. Junii 1606.  jacobus Rex, per lapsum. 

Morton bund. incert.  Franc. Edward's Cler. 11. Junii 1619.   
In the upper part of the East window of the chancel here at Badsley, are curiously represented in glass, the portraitures of Sir Edward Ferrer Knight, and the Lady Constance his wife, with three sons and six daughters, all kneeling before S. George, with this expression in a scroul coming from his mouth Sancte Georgi ora pro nobis: as also his arms empaling hers, both with quartrings, and supported with two unicorns, Ermine. And in the lower part of the same window, is the picture of the same Sir Edward, and the Lady Constance his wife, with Nicholas Brome E●quire her Father, all kneeling in their furcoats of A●mes, before a Crucifix; the scroul from the lips of the said Sir Edward, having this written therein, scil. Amor meus Crucifixus est. And of a later time set up, towards the bottom of the same window, these four Coats.  
1. Ferrer empaling Hampden. 2. Ferrer empaling Windsor. 3. Ferrer empaling White. 4. Ferrer impaling P●to, with these Inscriptions, as I have here divided them.  
1. Nicholas Brome esquire, Lord and owner of Badsley, mar●●●● Elizabeth daughter of Sir Raw●re Arundel of Eggleshole in the county of Cornwall Knight, Anno Dom. 1473. and died th● x ●h 〈◊〉 October 1517. leaving issue Isabella and Constance, his two daughters, and lieth buried at this church-door.  
2. Sir Edward Ferrer Knight, son and heir of Sir Henry Ferrer of East-Peckham in the Coun●ty of Kent Knight, married C●nstance, daughter and coheir of the same Nicholas, ●f this manor of Badsley-Clinton Anno Dom. 1497. He d●ed 2●. Aug. 1535. and lieth buried in the tomb of the chancel.  
3. Dame Constance Ferrer daughter and coheir to Nicholas Brome, and Elizabeth A●undel his first wife, who married to Sir Edward Ferrer An. D. 1497. and died 30. Sept. 1551. leaving issue by him Henry, Edward, George, and Nicholas, and six daughters Jane, Ursula, Anne, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Alice, figured as abovesaid.  
4. Henry Ferrer Esquire, son and heir of the same Sir Edward and Dame Constance, married Catherine daughter and coheir of S●r John Hampden of Hampden in the county of Buck. Knight, Anno 1524, and died 1526. leaving issue only Edward Ferrer his heir, and lieth buried in this tomb.  
5. Edward Ferrer Esquire, son of the same Henry, married Bridget daughter of William Lord Windsor Anno Dom. 1548. and died 11. Aug. 1564. leaving issue Henry Ferrer his heir, and lieth buried in Tarbick-Church in the county of Worcester.  
6. Henry Ferrer Esquire, son of the same Edward and Bridget his wife, married Jane the youngest daughter and coheir of Henry White of South-warnborn in the county of Hamps. Esquire, Anno Dom. 1582. and died the xth of October 1633. leaving issue only Edward Ferrer his heir, and lieth buried in this chancel.  
7. Edward Ferrer Esquire, son of the same Henry and Jane his wife, married Anne the eldest daughter of William Peto of Chesterton Esquire, Anno Dom. 1611. She died the xiith day of September Anno Dom. 1618. leaving issue only Henry Ferrer, born the 18th day of December Anno Dom. 1616.  
All which portraitures and arms, together with the Monument of the same Sir Edward Ferrer, and the Lady Constance his wife, situate in an Arch on the South side of this chancel, were drawn by myself, and designed ready for the Graver, with great curiosity, to the intent that the beauty of them, which is so subject to perish, by time and unhappy accidents, might have been represented to the world, in such sort as others are in this present work, for their lasting memory: But so frugal a person is the present heir of the Family, now residing here, as that, he refusing to contribute any thing towards the charge thereof, and it not being proper for me to undergo it totally, they are omitted.  

The Epitaph upon that Monument of the before specified Sir Edward Ferrer Knight.  
Here lieth Sir Edward Ferrer Knight, son and heir of Sir Henry Ferrer, and Margaret Hekstall his wife, of East Peckham in the County of Kent Knight. He died th' xxixth day of August 1535. leaving issue Henry, Edward, George, and Nicholas. Here also lieth Dame Constance his wife, daughter & heir to Nicholas Brome Esquire of this manor of Badsley-Clinton, who died the xxxth day of September 1551.  
Here also lieth Henry Ferrer their eldest son and heir, who married Catherine, one of the daughters and coheirs of Sir John Hampden of Hampden in the county of Buck. Knight. He died Anno D. 1526. leaving issue Edward Ferrer married to Bridget daughter to William Lord Windsor of Bradenham 1548 and died Anno Dom. 1564.  
Ecce hic in pulvere dormimus. Hic nostrae residet gloria carnis. Disce mori mundo, Vivere disce Deo. Hodiae nobis.   

Other monumental Inscriptions. Upon a stone in the midst of the chancel.  
Here lieth Henry Ferrer Esquire, son and heir of Edward Ferrer and Bridget Windsor his wife; who was sometime Lord of this manor, and married Jane, one of the daughters and coheirs of Henry White, son and heir of Sir Thomas White of South-Warnborn. He died the xth day of October Anno Dom. 1633. of his age the 84th leaving issue Edward Ferrer.   

Upon another, near the former.  
Here lieth the body of Edward Ferrer Esquire, son and heir of Henry Ferrer and Jane White his wife, sometimes Lord of this manor; who married Anne the eldest daughter of William Peto of Chesterton Esquire and Elinor Aston his wife; who died March the xx ●h aged 65. Anno à pariente virgin 1650. leaving issue only Henry Ferrer.  Haec mihi lapidea marmorea posita est; immo tibi, qui hoc legis, quisquis es vigila dum vigilas, & in rem tuam maturè propera; horam scit nemo. Vale.  

In the body of the Church.  
Here lieth Anne, the eldest daughter of William Peto of Chesterton Esquire, and Elinor Aston his wife, who was married to Edward Ferrer Esquire, Lord of this manor of Badsley the xiith day of February Anno Dom. 1611. and died in childbirth the xiith day of September Anno 1618. aetatis suae 33. leaving issue only Henry Ferrer.   

Inscribed on the South side of the chancel, in stone.  
Edward Ferrer Esquire son and heir of Henry Ferrer and Jane White his wife, did new build and re-edify this chancel, at his own proper costs and charges Anno Dom. 1634.   

Monuments, and monumental Inscriptions, now defaced, which were taken notice of by Mr. Henry Ferrer in Queen Elizabeth's time. In the chancel upon a raised Monument.  
Hic jacet Beatrix Brome vidua, filia Radulfi Shirley militis quondam uxor Johannis Brome de Badsley-Clinto● armigeri que obiit ● die mensis julit anno Domini MCCCClxxxiii, cujus anime propitietur Deus Amen.   

Upon a Marble there, whereon was a large Portraiture in brass, of a man in armour.  
Hic jacet Philippus Purefey armiger, filius & heres Willielmi Purefey de Shirford in Com. War. armigeri; qui obiit xvi● die mensis Septembris anno Domini MCCCClxvi●, cujus anime propitietur Deus.  
In this chancel there is a large grave-stone, whereon is a plain Cross, but no Inscription: under it lieth buried Dorothy, sole daughter and heir of Thomas Marrow Sergeant at Law, who was first married to Francis Cokeyne of Pooley in this County Esquire, and afterwards to Sir Humphrey Ferrer of Tamworth-Castle.  
Under a large marble lying within the Church door, at the very entrance, whereupon hath been a fair portraiture in brass, of a man in armour, lieth buried Nicholas Brome sometime Lord of this manor.  
And under the next stone, lieth Elizabeth, one of his daughters, wife to Thomas Hawe of Solihull.  
Under another, near thereto, lieth Edward Brome son of the said Nicholas, by Katherine Lampeck his second wife, which Edward married Margery the daughter to john B●aufo of Emscote in this County E●quire, and died Anno 1531. 23 H. 8.    

Church-Bikenhill.  
REturning now to the stream of Blithe, I come next to Church-Bikenhill. This containeth four other petty Hamlets; viz. Hill-Bikenhill, Midle-Bikenhill, Kingsford, Wavers-Merston, Merston-Culy, and Lindon; of all which, Turchill de Warwick was possessed 
y Domesd. lib.  in the Conqueror's time; but then they were reputed for no more than two Villages, the one certified to contain two hides, with Woods of four furlongs in length, and as much in breadth, having been the freehold of alwardus before the Norman invasion; And the other likewise two hides, the Woods belonging thereto being xii. furlongs in length and six in breadth; all which one Aluric enjoyed in Edw. the Confessor's days. In Domesday-book they are both written Bichehelle, but afterwards Bychenhulle, and Bigenhull: wherefore, considering therewith the present manner of pronouncing the word, I do con●clude that the name originally grew from the old English word Biggen, which signifieth a Hall, on Mannour-House, the later syllable showing that it stood upon an ascent, as we see this town doth.  
It should seem that a younger branch of Arden's family (whereof the said Turchill was the root) had that which is now called Church-Bikenhill assigned for his patrimony; for in the Deed 
z Regist de Stonle f. 6. a.  made by Henry de Arderne (Turchil's grandson and heir) of certain lands for the dowry of Leticia his wife, he likewise grants unto her servitium Eustachii de Arderne de Bychenhulla, which, it appears that he held of him. But I am of opinion that the descendants of this Eustace forsook the name of Ardern, and, in respect of their residence here, assumed the name of Bikenhull: for in 33 H. 2. and afterwards, I find mention 
a Rot. P. 33. H. 2. F. levat. 3. Joh  of Thomas de Bikenhulle, with relation to this place; and, about the beginning of H. 3. time, Alexander de Bykenhull; which Alexander bound 
b Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  himself in the sum of tv. marks of silver unto Sir Hugh de Arden (of Hampton) Knight, that he would neither sell or pawn any part of his lands, without the consent of the said Sir Hugh; and in 19 H. 3. was one 
c Pat. 19 H. 3. in. d.  of the Justices of Assize in this county. After which. scil. in 23 E. 1. Alice de Langley (of whom in Wolfhamcote I have spoke) wrote 
d Ex autog. penès E. Peto eq. aur.  herself Domina de Bygenhull; perhaps she was widow unto the said Alexander; and yet the same year did Thomas (whom I conceive to be his son) style 
e Ex autog. penès W. Noel ar.  himself so, likewise.  
But the next possessor of it (though how I find not) was 
f Esc. 20. E. 2. n 17.  Walter Parles, about the later end of E. 2. time: To whom succeeded 
g Ex 〈◊〉 W Burton.  William Parles, who in 1 E. 3. past 
h Ex 〈◊〉 W Burton.  away his title therein unto Sir john Peche of Hampton in Arden Knight, whose grandchild, Sir john Peche, in 28 E. 3. obtained a Charter 
i 〈◊〉 28. E. 3. n. 3.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here: From which time, for want of light, I have not discovered any more thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) though at the first Foundation of the monastery of Henwood, it was united 
k Ex autog penès W. Sp●●ner.  thereto, continued not 〈◊〉 ●o th●se nuns, but was transmitted to them of Mergate in (〈◊〉 Bedf. and appropriated 
l Nort● f. 25. a.  to that Religious House. In anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued at ix. marks, and the vicarage 
n MS. penès. S. A. 〈◊〉 60. b.  at two marks: but in 26 H. 8. the said vicarage 
m MS. in Scac.  was estimated at seven 〈◊〉 s. two d. over and above ix s. vi d. yearly allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 

Ex autogr. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Incumbentes, etc.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

La●gt. f. 79. a.  Galfr. de Newnham Cap. D. Alanus de Waverton 7. Cal. nou. 1320.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Northb. f. 20. a.  joh. de Wylmun●●cote 4. Id. I●n. 1325.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Ib. f. 24. a.  joh. Martin Cap. 15. Cal. nou. 1330.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Ib. f. 51. a.  Henr. de Umbresley Cap. 4. No●. Oct. 1349●  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Street. f. 1. b.  D. Will. le Warde, pride. Id jan. 1358.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Ib. f. 11. b.  Will. at grange Cap. 2. Id. Martii 1362.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Sk. f. 10. a.  joh. Sp●nne Pbr. 19 Maii 1395.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Burgl. f. 22. a.  Nich. Burton 28. Jan. 14●8.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Bull. f. 4. a.  Will. Bichenhull Cap. 3. Junii 1416.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Bo. f. 6. b.  Will. Earl Pbr. 6. Aug. 1447.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Bl. f. 9 a.  D. Thomas Orme 15. Sept. 1522.  Priorissa & Conv, S. Trin. de Bosco juxtae Merkyate. 

Str. & P. f. 14. b.  D. Humfr. Robyns 22. Junii 1537.  Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Samps. & ●. f. 42. a.  Thomas Vagham Cler. 3. Dec. 1565.  Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Bund. B.  Andr. Dent Cler. 10. Sept. 1582.  Clem. Fisher de Pakinton miles. 
joh. Keeling Cler. 31. Oct. 1605. 
Overton bund. F.   Maria Fisher vidua. 
Will. Hytsonne Cler. 20. Nou. 1620. 
Morton bund. ince●t.     

Middle-Bickenhill, and Hill Bickenhill.  
THese were anciently reputed but for one Hamlet, and called 
o Plac. ●●●n. k joh. iii. 3. & 4.  Little-Bikenhill, being in King John's time possessed by Richard de Kaines: which Richard gave 
p Plac. ●●●n. k joh. iii. 3. & 4.  it unto his three sisters; scil. Ra●ace, Ala, and Margaret; Will. de Kaines, their other brother, confirming 
q Plac. temp. R joh. rot. 3. & 4.  the grant; and Henry de Bickenhull releasing 
r Plac. temp. R joh. rot. 3. & 4.  to them all his right therein. By these sisters it was divided 
s Plac. temp. R joh. rot. 3. & 4. ; but a good part thereof came afterwards to the nuns of Henwood, and after the general dissolution, was 
t Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 12.  passed out of the Crown (inter alia) to Edward Aglionby of Balshall Esquire, and Henry Hugford of Solihull Gentleman, and their heirs, by the name of a manor, with certain lands and Rents in Hill Bickenhill: all which were purchased, as it seems, shortly after by john Fisher of Pakington Esquire; for by the Inquisition taken 
u Esc. 13. Eliz.  after his death, it appears, that he died seized of them; from whom they are descended to Sir Clement Fysher Baronet, his great grandchild, who now enjoys them.   

Kington alias Kingsford, part in Bickenhill and part in Solihull-Parish.  
THis is a very ancient place, though now there be little sign thereof; for I find that there stood a Church here, in the beginning of H. 3. time, the ●dv●u●on whereof was granted 
w 〈…〉 Oct. Mich. 5. H. 3. , in 5 ●● of that King's reign, to the nuns of Mergate in Bedfordshire, by one Henry le Notte: But afterwards, viz. in 16 E. 2. it had the reputation 
x 〈◊〉 f. 25. a.  for no more than a chapel belonging to Bikenhill.  
In 37 H. 6. it appears, that the Mountforts of Colshill were Lords thereof; and therefore I am of 〈◊〉, that it came to them by the daughter and 〈◊〉 of ●ec●e, a Hampton in Arden did: For in that year, Sir Baldwin son and heir to Sir William Mountfort, passed 
y Claus. 37. H. 6. in d. m. 22.  his estate therein, unto Sir Humphrey Stafford Knight, son and heir to the Duke of Buck. and others: which grant was but in trust, as it seems; for in 7 H. 7. did Sir Simon Montfort Knight (son and heir to the said Sir Baldwin, demise 
z Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ar.  it by the name of the manor of Kingsford, unto Henry and Thomas his two younger sons; and in 10 H. 7. died 
a Esc. 10. H. 7.  seized of it (but attainted, as in Colshill is showed) whereupon it eschaeting to the Crown, was soon granted 
b Pat. 12. H. 7. p. 1. m. 2. Pat. 2. H. 8. p. 1. , inter alia, to Girald Earl of Kildare and El●z. St John his wife, and to the heirs male of their two bodies lawfully begotten; by which it came to Sir james Fitz Girald Knight son to the said Earl by that Lady; who being attainted in 28 H. 8. (as in Dunchurch appeareth) it resorted again to the Crown; and in 7 E. 6. was, with other lands, granted 
c Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 6.  unto Thomas Lucy, of Cherlecote Esquire, and his heirs: which Thomas (afterwards a Knight) sold 
d Hill. Rot. 12. Eliz. ●●. 96.  it unto Thomas Dabridgment Esquire, of whom in Langdon I have made mention.   

Waver's Merston.  
OF this place there is no mention at all in the Conqueror's Survey, so that I presume it was then involved with Bikenhill, because it afterwards appeareth 
e Esc. 50. H. 3.  to be of Arden's Fee; From one of which family, I am of opinion that Anketill de craft was first enfeoft thereof, about King Stephen or H. 2. time; for clear it is, that the same Anketil possessed 
f Ex vet. ●xempl penès joh. Main● gen.  it, and had his residence 
g Ex vet. ●xempl penès joh. Main● gen.  here; From whom it descended 
h Ex vet. ●xempl penès joh. Main● gen.  to Roger de craft, his nephew (scil. son of Roger his brother) which Roger, about the beginning of King Ric. 1. time, 
i Ex vet. ●xempl penès joh. Main● gen.  sold it unto William de Waver, son of Robert de Waver his kinsman, for XL. li. of silver, to be held of him the said Roger and his heirs by the sixth part of a knight's Fee; whereupon for distinction from the many other Merstons in this county, it came to be called Waver's-Merston: whose grandchild, William, in 41 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
k Cart. 41. H 3. m. 3.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here: But taking part with the rebellious Barons in 49 H. 3. for which his lands were seized 
l E●c. 50. H. 3. , and this manor given 
m C●au●. 51. H. 3. ●n d ●. 2.  to Roger de Someri (Lord of Dudley) upon his Composition (according to the Diclum de Kenilworth) he was necessitated to sell 
n C●au●. 51. H. 3. ●n d ●. 2.  it, 〈◊〉, to the said Roger for CC. marks of silver: Howbeit, afterwards, either he or his son Robert redeemed it again; for in 35 E. 1 the same Robert entailed 
o F. levat 〈◊〉 Puris 35. E. 1.  it, at his son's marriage, together with Th'ester-waver and other lands, as in my discourse of that place hath been already said.  
In whose ●ine it continued till 6 H. 6. that john Waver of Th'ester-waver Esquire, past 
p Ex au●●g pe●es graef. I. Maine.  it unto john Catesby of Lapworth: from whom it came to john Catesby o● Stowell, grandchild to the said John, who in 16 E. 4. obtained a Release 
q Ex au●●g pe●es graef. I. Maine.  from Henry Waver of Th'ester-waver Esquire, of all his right and title thereto: and afterwards (though by what direct steps I have not seen) unto the descendants of Thomas Catesby, a younger son of Sir Will. Catesby Knight, whose pedigree is in Lapworth to be seen: one of which, viz. John, about the beginning of King I●mes his time, sold it unto Henry maine, of Bovington in Hartfordshire, in reversion after his own decease: by which means it is come to john maine, now of Elmedon Gentleman, grandchild to the said Henry.   

Merston-Culy.  
IN King Edward the Confessor's time, this place was possessed 
r Domesd. lib.  by one Aluric, who, after the Norman Conquest, sold 
s Domesd. lib.  it, with the licence of King William, unto Robert de Oilgi: Of which Robert, Robert Venator held 
t Domesd. lib.  it at the time of the general Survey, it being then accounted for two hides, having Woods which extended to four furlongs in length and one in breadth, all valued at xx s. But from this time till King H. 3. reign, that Hugh de Culi was owner 
u Pat. 32. E. 3. in d,  thereof, I have seen no more of it: nor after that till 21 E. 3. that S●r Fouk de Bermingham possessed 
Esc. 21. E. 3. n. 5.  it, as appears by a special licence, 
x Penès Rob. D. Digby.  by him then granted unto one Ranulph Leyecroft, to amortize two Mess. two yard land, and xii s. Rent, lying therein, for the maintenance of a Priest to celebrate divine Service, here, every day in the chapel of S. Leonard, for the health of the soul of him the said Ranulph, and of his Ancestors, and all the faithful deceased.  
From which Ranulph (who had 
y Esc. 21. E. 3. n. 5.  a good proportion of lands here, besides what he had so disposed of) descended Robert Leecroft, by whom, in 22 R. 2. the whole manor was purchased 
z F. levat. Oct. Mich. 22. R. 2.  from Thomas Roche and Eliz. his wife, it being of her inheritance, as daughter 
* Vide in Bromwich.  and heir unto Thomas de Bermingham. To the descendants of which Robert, it continued till H. 8. time, that Anne the daughter and heir 
a Esc. 12 H. 8.  to William Lecroft of Colshill, was wedded 
b Esc. 12 H. 8.  unto john L'isle of Moxhull Esquire, whose son and heir, scil. Nicholas L●isle, sold 
c Ex autog. penès praef. D. Digby.  it, in 25 H. 8. to Reginald Digby of Colshill Esquire, in which line it still continues.   

Lindon.  
THat this Hamlet was originally so called from the situation thereof, the name doth plainly manifest, Lhin, in the British, signifying a Lake or Pool, and done, in the Saxon, a Hill; for at the foot of an indifferent rising ground it standeth: but the first mention I have found of it in any Record, is 
d Pat. 34. H. 3. in d.  in 34 H. 3. where it appears that Gunilda de Lynden brought an Assize of Novel disseisin against Walter de Bishopesdon and others, for lands here; yet is it no manor of itself, but the lands of other lordship's reach into it, whereof I shall not need to give instance.   

Little Pakinton.  
OF this place I find no mention in the Conqueror's Survey, though it seems to have been part of the Earl of Mellent's possessions at that time; for it appears 
e Testa de N.  that the ancient Earls of Leicester were chief Lords of the Fee: But certain it is, that in King H. 1. time, Robert de Ceraso 
f Ex Regist. D. & Cap Wigorn. f. 41. b.  possessed it, and after him 
g Ex Regist. D. & Cap Wigorn. f. 41. b.  Gilbert the son of Picot; which Gilbert had issue 
h Ex Regist. D. & Cap Wigorn. f. 41. b.  William Picot, unto whom Nicholas the son of Richard de Torpe released 
i Ex autog. penès Anth. Brabazon eq. aur.  all his right therein, that descended to him by inheritance from the same Robert de Ceraso his grandfather. This Gilbert Picot, being a 
k Ex praef. Regist. f. 43. a.  Knight, had fair possessions in Leicestershire; viz. 
l Ex autog. penès praef. A. B.  Barow, Segrave, Glen, etc. And in 4 H. 3. was William picot (his ●on) one 
m Claus. 4. H. 3. m. 14.  of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick, and Leicester, both. In which line of Picot it continued till about the middle of King H. 3. reign; but then, by daughters and heirs, two parts divolved 
n Ex au●og. penès praef. A. B.  to Murdac and Ireys, and the third to 
o Ex au●og. penès praef. A. B.  Nicholas Pikot (which came shortly after to one Gilb. Petemon) betwixt whom there grew suits 
p Pat. 27. H. 3. in d.  for their interest here, in 27 H. 3.  
But of these coparceners' Sir Henry Murdac was the chief 
q Ex autog. penès eund. A. B. , being Shiriff 
r Pat. 46. H. 3. m. 15  of this County and Leicestershire in 46 H. 3. and one 
s Pat. 56. H. 3. in d.  of the Justices for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick in 56 H. 3. Which Sir Henry doing homage 
t Ex autog. penès eund. A. B.  to Roger de Quency Earl of Winchester (as Lord of the Honour of Leicester) for the fourth part of a Knight's Fee, that he and the other coheirs held of him here at Pakinton, had authority given 
u Ex autog. penès eund. A. B.  him by the said Earl, to receive the homage of Thomas le preys, and Agnes his wife; as also of Nich. Pikot, his fellow partners before spoken of: at which time he gave 
w Ex autog. penès eund. A. B.  to the same Earl xl s. of silver in the behalf of himself and them, and his and their heirs, to be released from attendance at the three week's Court a Leicester, making their appearances at h●● Leet only.  
To this Sir Henry succeeded Sir William Murdac Knight, who bore 
x Ex autog. penès W. Burton. ar.  for his arms Bendè of ten p●●ces Arg. and Gules, and had issue 
y Ex autog. penè● p●aef. D Digby.  Alice his daughter and heir wedded 
z Ex autog. penè● p●aef. D. Digby.  to Sir Thomas ●oyvile Knight, unto whom she brought a fair inheritance of lands in Leicestershire; Which Beyviles had their residence 
a Ex autog. penès p●ae●., A. B.  at Stokfaston in that county: But within t●e compass ●f that time, as they had to do h●re, they obtained one of the two other parts of this lordship's 〈…〉 as it seems; So that up●n the 〈…〉 three daughters and heirs of the last I●hn; viz. 
b Ex ●utog. ●enes Thom D. B●●dnell.  ●liz. the wi●e oh 〈…〉 Bury Hatley i● Com. herif. ab●●t the la●●r end 〈…〉 
c Ex au●og. pe●ès graef. A. B.  it unto S●r R●b●rt Br●●●●ll of Dene in Com. Northampt. Knight. From whom descended Thomas Brud●el● E●qu●re (af●erwards● scil. 3. Car. created Lord ●ru●●ell, a person much to be honoured for his great learning, prudence● and eminent knowledge in antiquities) who by his Deed 
d Ex au●og. pe●ès graef. A. B.  of bargain and sale, dated 19 Maii 4. Jac. past it un●o Sir Edward Brabazon, then of netherwhitacre in this county Knight, whic● Sir E●ward di●po●ed thereof to Si● Anth●●y brabazon Knight his younger son, t●e late ●wner thereof.  
Touching that part wh●ch Ire●s had, I find, that in 13 E. 3. Thomas le ●●eys passed 
e F. levat. xv. Trin. 13. E. 3.  i● aways by the name likewise of the manor of Pakinton-Pigot, to Philip de A●leston, and 〈…〉, and the he●rs of their two 〈◊〉, but for lack of such issue to return unto the r●g●t ●eirs of the said Thomas; which make● me 〈◊〉 that the said Ka●●e●●ne was his daughter: A●●er this, ●iz. in 50 〈…〉 (of whom in Maxstoke I shall speak) pu●c●ased 
f F. levat. 〈◊〉. I. Bapt. 50. E. 3.  o●e third part 〈…〉 manor 〈…〉 and Joane his wi●e: but 〈…〉 were that which Philip de 〈◊〉, above 〈…〉 the other formerly belonging to G●lbert 〈◊〉, I cannot well discover. Which third part continued 
g E●c. 10. H. 7. n. 36.  to his posterity ti●l the beginning of H. 7. time, though how much longer I know not: for in 20 H. 7. john Cre● Viscount L'isle was found 
h E●c. 20. H. 7.  t● die seized 
i Thower q. 10.  〈◊〉 ● by the name likewise of the manor of Pakinton-P●got; which from him divolved to ●homas marquess Dors●t, his uncle's son, and so consequently to Henry Duke of Suff. After whose attainder in 1 Mariae (whereof in Astley I have spoke) it eschaeted to the Crown, and continued therein till Queen Elizabeth, in the second year of her reign, granted 
k Pat. 2. Eliz. p. 3.  it to Edward Earl of Lincoln (l●nea●l heir to the Clinton's before specified) which Earl sold 
l Esc. 26. Eliz.  ●t to one Samson Baker Gentleman 30 Oct. 15 Eliz. who died 
m Esc. 26. Eliz.  seized thereof in 26 Eliz. leaving john Baker his brother and heir L. years of age. Which John, together with Humphrey Baker, then residing at the Charter-House near Coventre, by their Deed 
n Ex autog. penès praef. A. B.  bearing date 29 jan. 33 Eliz. aliened it unto Robert Brudnell of Duddington in Com. Hunt. Esquire, whose son and heir Thomas (now Lord Brudnell) past it away, together with that other manor, formerly Boyvile's (and by the same Deed) unto Sir Edward Brabazon: by which means it came to Sir Anthony, his younger son, before specified.  
There was anciently an Hermitage within the precincts of this Lordship (situate near to the borders of Maxstoke, the place bearing that name to this day) built 
o Ex praef. Regist. penès D. & Cap. Wigorn. f. 41. b.  by one Hemeric, Parson of this Parish in the time of Robert de Ceraso Lord of the manor, before spoken of: and, together with the Church of Pakinton, given 
p Ib f. 42. a.  by Gislebert Picot to the Monks of Worcester, for the health of his soul, as also of his Ancestors and successors in pure alms; which gift William Picot, his son, confirmed 
q Ib f. 42. a. , with addition of a large proportion of land lying near thereto, expressed by meats and bounds, over and above what his Father, before him, had granted with it: In consideration whereof he received from the said Monks four marks of silver, and two b●sants (of Gold) which g●ants were confirmed 
r Ib. f. 43. a●●ic.  by Pope Innocent the third 4. Id. Febr. in the 4th year of K●ng I●hn's reign. Some other 
s Ib. ●. 42. a. ●ic.  concessions there were to this hermitage, by ordinary persons; but for brevity I omit them. All which lands, upon the dissolution of the Monasteries by King H. 8. were, in 33. of his reign, granted 
t Pat. 33. H. 8. p. 5.  (inter alia) to the Dean and Chapter of Worcester, unto whom they still continue, Anno scil. 1640.  
But after the Church was so given to the Monks of Worcester, by the said Sir Gilbert Picot, and confirmed 
u Ib. f. 41● b.  by Walter Durdent Bishop of Coventre, there grew a dfference 
w Ib. f. 44. a.  betwixt those Monks and the said Gilbert, concerning the rights due thereto, in so much as they went to suit with him about it; howbeit at length they came to a friendly agreement 
x Ib. f. 44. a. , whereupon the same Gilbert was, for himself and all his Tenants to pay Tithe Hay, and to allow them xii. loads of Wood yearly, by the oversight of his Woodward; as also an habitation for the Priest there officiating; and timber, with six for●s, for the building of it; and likewise for sustaining it always in repair, together with half an acre of Land; and trouse out of his Woods for the continual fencing thereof.  
In Anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) the value 
y MS. in Scac.  of this Church was certified at one Mark, but in 26 H. 8. at 
z MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 58. a.  iii li. over and above iii s. x d. allowed for payment of Procuratio●s and Synodals, having at that time an annual Pension 
a Ib. f. 51. b.  of x s. payable by the Prior of Maxstoke.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & Capitulum Eccl. Cath. Wigorn. 
joh. de Albodesle 15. Cal. Dec. 1339. 
Northb. f. 35. b.   Prior & Capitulum Eccl. Cath. Wigorn. 
Thomas Wray Cler. 3. Id. nou. 1349. 
Ib. ●. 51. ●   Prior & Capitulum Eccl. Cath. Wigorn. 
joh. de Pakinton Cap. 13. Cal. Martii 1351. 
Ib. f. 55. ●   Prior & Capitulum Eccl. Cath. Wigorn. 
joh. Clerk in prima tonsura constitutus, 
Sk. ●. 14.  25. Febr. 1397.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 
Rad. Worston Pbr. 22. Oct. 1433. 
Heyw. f. 32. a.   Prior & Cap. Wigorn. 
joh. Rogers Pbr. 6. Decemb. 1442. 
Ib. f. 41. ●   D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Bo. ●. 6. b.  joh. Ansteley Pbr. 18. Aug. 1447.  Prior & Cap. Wigorn. 

●●wl. ●. 140. a.  joh. Wykkyns Pbr. 4. Apr. 1493.  Prior & Cap. Wigorn. 

S●r. & P. f. 14 b.  D. R●c. Jordan Cap. 24. Maii 1537.  Prior & Cap. Wigorn. 

Ib. f. 16. b.  D. Leonardus West Cap. .... 1538.  Decan. & Cap. Wigorn. 

Samps. & B. ●. 42. b.  Will. Clarke Cler. 22. Junii 1566.  Decan. & Cap. Wigorn. 

Ib. f. 45. a.  Georgius Field Cler. 28. Martii 1573.  Eliz. Regina, per lapsum. 

Ove●t●n ●und. C.  joh. White Cler. 22. Maii 1596.  Decan. & Cap. Wigorn. 

Mo●ton bund. ince●t.  Rob. Greeneough in A●t. Magr. 16. Martii 1618.  Decan. & Cap. Wigorn. 

Ib.  Henr, Banks Leg. Bac. 5. Martii 1628.    

Berkswell.  
THis, lying on the other side of Blithe, containeth Barston and Morecote-Hall within its parish. Before the Norman invasion one Levenet was owner 
b Domesd. l●b.  thereof; but upon the Conquest by Duke William, it, with other vast possessions, were conferred 
c Domesd. l●b.  upon Robert Earl of Mellent, in whose hands they continued till after the general Survey, in which this was rated 
d Domesd. l●b.  but for one hid, and valued at no more than v s. the reason whereof I conceive to be, because the substance of it was then involved with Barston. In doomsday book it is written Berchewelle, having first had that denomination (as I guess) from the large Spring which boileth up on the South side of the churchyard. Of those lands belonging to the Earl of Mellent, which Henry de Newburgh, his brother, (who ob●●ine● the earldom of Warwick) had, this of Berkswell being part, was by him given to Ranulf de Man●eville in King H. 1. time, as may easily ●e gathered from what I have observed in Lighthorne.  
To which Ranulf succeeded Nigel de Amundevile, who in 12 H. 2. was certified 
e 〈◊〉. ●ub. ●. 104. b.  to hold one knights fee of the Earl of Warwick de veteri feoffamento, which Knight's fee is after manifested to ●ye here, and in Lighthorne. This Nigel had his ●eat here, as I guess; for it appears that he had then a Park at this place; and that Oliva his wife had the whole Lordship in dower: but all that I have observed of him, worthy the recital, is, that he gave 
f  to the Canons of Kenilworth, for their f●well, as much dead wood in his Woods here at Berkswell, excepting only his Park and that called Bernet, as two Carts throughout the year, Winter and Summer could carry: and that, because it was his wives downy (as I have said) she had a Palfrey, and xl s. in money for her consent.  
To this Nigell succeeded Richard de Mundevill, who in 13 H. 3. was surety 
g Rot. F. 13 H. 3. m. 2.  for the payment of xx li. for Thomas Earl of Warwick, being part of C li. due to the King for his Relief: After which he had many public and eminent employments in this county; for in 21 H. 3. I find 
h Claus. 21. H. 3. in. d.  him one of the Commissioners for assessing a xxxth part of all men's goods for the King's behoof. In 20, 21. and 22 H. 3. a Justice 
i Pat. de i●sd. an. in d.  of Assize. In 26 H. 3. in Commission 
k Claus. 26. H. 3. p. 2. ●n d.  with the Shiriff and john Durvassall for assessing of arms, and conservation of the Peace. From 27. till 34 H. 3. a Commissioner 
l Pat. de ijsd. an in d  for the gaol-delivery at Warwick, and in 34 H. 3. a 
m Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Knight. After which, viz. in 37 H. 3. he had a Charter 
n C●aus. 37. H. 3. m. 7.  of Free warren extending to all his demesn lands, both here and in Lithtehirne, and the same year received an exemption 
o Pat. 37. H. 3. m. 5.  for serving on Juries; whence I conclude that he was then grown old. And therefore because his son and heir was also called Richard, I will now begin to speak of him, whose public Actions were no less eminent than his Fathers had been.  
In 41 H. 3. he attended 
p Pat. 41. H. 3 in d.  Richard Earl of Cornwall (then elect King of Romans) into Germany; and in 47 H. 3. was 
q Pat. 47. H. 3. in d.  in the We●ch Expedition with Prince Edward the King's eldest son. Whether he did cordially adhere to the rebellious Barons shortly after, I will not take upon me to say, though plain it is that he was 
r Regist. de Stoneley f. 18. a.  in Kenilworth-Castle when the royal Army besieged it, and being reputed one of the Baron's party, had safe 
s Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 32.  conduct with Henry de Hastings, and others, to march out upon the render thereof: yet so far he had favour by the jury 
t E●c. 50. H. 3. , upon the seizure of his lands, as that they said upon their Oaths, that he was there with young Simon de Moun●fort, per districtionem, & contra voluntatem suam; so that I do not find that he compounded for his estate: But I suppose that this Richard had no issue; for in 6 E. 1. he passed 
u F. levat. c●ast. Mart. 6. E. 1.  unto Will. de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick the inheritance of this Lordship, and Lighthirne, reserving only an estate for life to himself and Maud his wife: in consideration whereof, the said Earl granted 
w Cartul. W●rw. Com. ●. 79. a  to him the manor of Braeles, excepting xuj li. Rent issuing out of the same, to hold during his life, and the life of the said Maud.  
In 10 E. 1. this Richard de Mundevile was solely joined in 
x Pat. 10. E. 1. m. 8.  Commission with the Shiriff, for conservation of the Peace in this county, which is much ancienter than some 
y Spelm. G●●●s.  do allow Justices of Peace to have been: And in 13 E. 1. claimed 
z Rot. de Quo. W.  a Court-Leet here at Berkswell, with Assize of Bread and Beer, as also Free warren, but it was found by the jury, that he had no right to either Court Leet, or Assize of Bread and Beer, though he had injuriously held such a Court of his own Tenants when the King's bailiff used to keep his turn: wherefore he was warned to forbear the doing so any more, and amerced for what was passed: howbeit, for the Free warren he produced King henry's Charter, which was allowed, and got off his Amerciament by favour of the justice's Itinerant. But it seems that he was not contented with the former agreement made with the Earl of Warwick, for quitting his title to this manor; for I find that in 25 E. 1. the Earl came to a new conclusion with him● granting him, 
a Pat. 25. E. 1. p. 1. m. 1.  during life, C li. per annum out of Beleye, and Yardley in Com. W●gorn ● and Claverdon in this county.  
To his first wife he wedded 
b Claus. 33. H. 3. in d.  Isabella, sister unto john Fitz Alan; and to his second Maud, but of what parentage I have not seen. And by his Testament 
c Giff. f. 4●5. b.  bearing date on the Friday before the Feast of the Annunciation of our Lady 27 E. 1. bequeathed his body to sepulture in the priory of Chaucumbe in Com. Northamp. Near to his Father's g●ave, but his Heart to be buried in the oratory of the Friar's Minors at Coventre; and to the Countess of Lincoln a great silver Goblet, as also a Cross, with a bugle horn: To the Lady Alice de Whitacre a plain silver Goblet, and the like to the Lady Alice de Ve●dor; constituting Sir Richard de Whitacre, Sir Robert de Verdon Knights, Edm. de Whitacre, and jordan de Whitacre his Executors.  
After his death, that this manor came to the Earls of Warwick, it was assigned 
d Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 22.  (inter alia) for the dowry of Al●ce the widow of Guy de Beauchamp in 9 E. 2. And upon the attainder of Thomas Earl of Warwick in 22 R. 2. it was 
e Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 1. m. 2.  given to Thomas scotland Duke of Surrey; but after the deposal of K●ng Richard 2. the said Earl repossessed it, with the rest of his lands, again: amongst which it was, in 2 H. 4. allotted 
f Claus. 2. H. 4. p. 2. m. ●.  unto Margaret his widow for part of ●er dowry: But coming with the rest of Warwick's lands to Richard Nevil (the stout Earl) it was by him entailed 
g F. de div. Com. levat. xv. Trin. 28. H. 6. Rec oct. M●ch. 6. E. 4.  in 28 H. 6. and so, in 3 H. 7. came to the Crown, with Warwick-Castle, and the other lands belonging to that Earldom, as in Warwick I have manifested.  
It seems that some Tenants, here, held their land in villainage; for in 25 H. 8. the King (being then possessed of this manor) did grant unto one Thomas Miles his Letters Patent 
h Pat. 25. H. 8. p. 1.  of Manumission. In the Crown it continued till 7 E. 6. and then was by that King, together with divers other Lordships in this county, passed 
i Pat. 7. E. 6. p. 8.  unto John Duke of Northumb. But upon his attainder in 1 Mariae, returning again to the Crown, it was in 3. & 4. Ph. & M. granted 
k Pat. 3. & 4. Ph. & M. p. 12.  to Thomas marrow Esquire, and Alice his wife, for term of their lives, the remainder to Samuel marrow, one of the sons of the same Thomas and Alice, and the heirs of him the said Samuel, to be held in Capite, by the xlth part of a Knight's Fee, in whose line, which I have here drawn 
* Ex autog. penès Edw. marrow ar. Ex Coll. H. Ferrer ar. , it continueth to this day.  

Will. marrow Grocerus (filius Steph. marrow de Stobenhithe in Com. Midd.) Major Civ. Lond. an. 35 H. 6. Cath. filia & cohaer. Joh. Rich Civis & Merceri Lond. 

Thom. marrow serv●ens ad legem obiit 21. H. 7.  
Will. Marrow filius & haeres 22 E. 4.- Joanna filia Will. Chedworth Alderm. Lond. 

.... filia Baldwini Dowse de Balshall ux. 1. Thom. marrow signior are obiit an. 1530. sepult. apud Wolst.- Cath. fill. Rog Wigston de Wolston in Com. Warw. ar. 28 H. 8. 

Edw. marrow de Elmedon duxit ...... fil●am Andrei Flamok mil.  
Thomas marrow de Hoxton in Com. Midd. obiit 3. Eliz.- Alicia sola filia & haeres Ric. Harre●ong nupta 29 H. 8. 

Samuel marrow de Berkswell in Com. Warw. a●. obiit ... Aug. anno 1610.- Margareta filia joh. Litleton de Frankley in Com● Wigorn. eq. aur. 

Edw. marrow eq. aur obiit .... an. 1632.- Ursula filia Ric. Fienes D. Say & Sele. 

Sam. marrow ar. obiit ... Aug. 1635.- Anna filia Gerardi Whorwood de Sturton-Castro in Com. Staff. ar. 

Edwardus Marow duxit Annam filiam Thom Grantham d● Goliho in Com. Linc. eq. aur.  
Anna.  
Ursula.    
Thomas. Edwardus. Franciscus. Georgius. Johannes.          
Eliz. ux. Georgii Medley.  
Cath. ux. Rad. Daniel.    
Johanna ux. Will. Clopton filii joh. Clopton de Melford in Com. Suff.  
Cath. ux. Rob. Throkmorton de Coughton mil.     
The Church (dedicated to S. john Baptist) was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
l M S in Scac.  at xx. marks per annum, over and above the yearly Pension of one mark, which the Collegiate-Church of Tamworth received out of it; and in 
m MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. ● 58. b.  26 H. 8. at xiv li. xii s. iv d. besides xi s. paid out of it for Procurations and synodals  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Ric. de Mundevile miles. 

Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich. ●  Benedictus de Mundevile. Will. de Wancy.  Ric. de Mundevile miles. 
Fulco Lovel an. 1249. Sim. de Cadinton.  Guido de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
joh. de Dunclent Cler. 16. Cal. jan. 1307. 
Langt. f. 28. a.   Guido de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
joh. Dod Pbr. 6. Non. Maii. 1309. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   Guido de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
Will. de Wellesburne 8. Cal. Febr. 1314. 
Ib. f. 39 a.   Edw. Rex Angliae, hac vice patronus. 
Ric. de Somerdby 3. Cal. Dec. 1317. 
Ib. f. 78. a.   Tho. de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
Rog. de Ledbury Cap. 3. Non. Apr. 1345. 
Northb. f. 42. a.   Tho. de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
joh. de Harewode Pbr. 3. Non. Apr. 1362. 
Street. f. 11. a.   Tho. de Bellocampo Comes Warw. 
joh. Midleton 1. Septemb. 1369. 
Ib. f. 1●. a.   Thomas de B. Comes Warw. 

Ib. f. 29. b.  Will. de Brugg primam habens tonsuram Cleric. 5. Maii 1382.  Henr. Rex ratione custodiae fill. & haer. T. Comitis Warw. 

burgh. f. 9 b.  William. bell 17. Apr. 1402.  Ric. Comes Warw. 

Heyw. f. 5. b.  Thom. Caudray Cler. 9 Maii 1421.  joh. Verney, & alii Attornati Ric. Comitis Warw. in partibus transmar. exist. 

Ib. f. 26. b.  William. Garwardby Pbr. 10. Nou. 1431.  Ric. Comes Warw. 

Bowl. f. 25. c.  Ric. Fisher Cap. 17. Julii 1457.  Thomas marrow. 

Samps. & B. f. 10. b.  Ric. Walker. Cler. 11. Oct. 1557.  Sim. marrow ar. 

Ib. f. 44. a.  William. Bolton 3. Febr. 1570.  Sim. marrow ar. 

Ib. f. 40. a.  William. Stopton Cler. 16. Maii 1573.  Humfr. Perrot. gen. per assign. Edw. marrow eq. aur. 
William. Wincote Cler. 15. Aug. 1623. 
Morton bund. incert.   jacobus Rex. 
Ric. Gardiner S. Theol. Bac. 16. Febr. 1624. 
Morton. bund. incert.   Rob. Lee de Bilsley miles. 
Franc. Foliot in Art. Magr. 5. Martii 1626. 
Morton. bund. incert.    

Upon a Marble whereon are the portraitures in brass of two persons in their Winding sheets (under the man 5. Children's and under the woman two) is this Epitaph.  
Of your charity pray for the souls of George Matthew, and of Alice his wife, son and heir of John Matthew, sometime Skinner, and Shirive of Coventre; of them jesus have mercy, Amen. This was made by me George Matthew Anno Domini 1538.  
   

Barston.  
THis, though it lie on the other side the River, is in the Parish of Berkswell, and was anciently a place of far greater note; for by the Conqueror's Survey 
Domesd. 〈◊〉.  it is rated at x. hides, mention being there made of it in two places; scil. under the title of the lands belonging unto Turchil de Warwick, and those appertaining to Robert Despenser; the reason thereof, (as it appeareth by the Record) being, because Robert Despenser, who in one place is called R. de Olgi, had it in mortgage of the before specified Turchill; unto which Turchil it came by descent from Alwine, his Father, who purchased it of one Ailmarus by the consent of King William the Conqueror. At the time of the said Survey, the Woods here, were reputed to be half a mile in length and three furlongs in breadth; and the whole (together with a Mill, of iv s.) rated at C s. Besides these x. hides doth the same Record manifest, that one Robert than held here of the King, half a hide, with a Mill esteemed at xx d. and both together valued at xx s. All which were of the said Turchill's inheritance: But the name hereof is variously written, viz. Bertanestone and Bercestone, and doubtless originally grew from some ancient owner of it in the Saxons time.  
I am of opinion that it then extended into Berkswell, and that almost all Berkswell was at that time included under the name of this place, forasmuch as that which is certified by the said general Survey to be in Bercheswell, is so little, and this so much: but the extent of this Hamlet, I mean so much thereof as boar the name of Berstanestone (now Barston) was anciently given, partly to the knight's Templars, and partly to the Hospitalars; for in that account 
o In Scac. penès Rem. R.  of 31 H. 2. (whereof I have spoke in Balshall) the yearly value of what the Templars had here, amounted unto iv li. seven d. and is said to be de feodo Roberti Marmionis, the donors' name being not expressed. But that which the Hospitalars had, is recorded to be the one half of the village, and was bestowed on them by Alan de Faleis, as appears by King John's Charter 
p Cart. 1. joh. p. 1. n. 106. , who, in 1. of his reign, confirmed it to them, together with the Park and Wood thereto appertaining. A●l which, together with what belonged to the Templars (and came to the said Hospitalars, with Balshall, as I have there declared) at the general dissolution, temp. H. 8. being given to the King, was granted 
q Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 6.  out of the Crown in 4 Eliz. to john Fisher and others.  
The custom 
r Ex Compot. ut suprà, in Scac. , for what belonged to the Templars here, was that their Tenants should mow three days in the year, one at the cost of the House, (scil. as to Diet) and blow one day at the like charge, reap two days, one at their own finding, but on the other, to have half a ram or iv d. half a Cheese, xii. loaves, and half a pail of Drink: As also that they might not marry their daughters without the licence of the Lord, nor sell their Horse-Colts, foaled upon the land, without the like licence.  
The chapel here (dedicated to S. Swythin) h●ving been long since annexed 
 to the Church of Berkswell, is provided of a Curate by the Parson o● that Parish.  

Monumental Inscriptions in this chapel.  
Here lieth Ralph Alesbury ●entleman, and Alis his wife, which Ralph died Anno 1523.  
Here lieth Baldwin Porter, son and heir of Thomas Porter Esquire, and Anne his wife, eldest sister of Thomas Litleton of Frankley Knight, and justice of the Common-Pleas, temp. Edw. quarti: which Baldwin died ..... Anno 1499. and Anno ..... Anno 15●6.    

Morcote-Hall.  
THis place had its name originally from the situation thereof, which is in a black moo●ish ●oil, and for antiquity may be ranked with many that are of greater note; for it had a being in King Henry the second's time (and perhaps before) as appears 
t Re●●st. ●e Kenilw. p. 52.  by N●●el de Amundevill's grant to the Canons of Kenilworth, whereof I have spoke in Berkswell, whereunto was witness Hamon de Mo●cote. To which Hamon succeeded Alan de Morcote, of whom I find mention 
Rot. P. 4. H. 3.  in 4 H. 3. whose son and heir. John, is sometimes styled 
w Ca●t. 19 〈…〉  I●hannes de Warwick, and at other 
x Inq. 〈◊〉 H. N●tt. etc.  johannes d● Morcote, being owner 
Inq. 〈◊〉 H. No●t. etc.  also of a th●rd part o● Radway in this county. After which John, there was one Walter de Morcote, one 
Claus. 1. ●. 3. p. 2. m. 4.  of the four Coroners in this Shire, in 1 Edw. 3. I am of opinion, that Margaret the wife to William Warde of Charweltou in Com. Northampt. was daughter and heir to the same Walter; for it appears, that upon the ●a●e 
a ●● levat. 〈◊〉 Mart. 7. ●. 2.  of this place, called the manor of Morcote, with the appurtenances, in Berkswell, by the said William and Margaret, in 7 R. 2. unto one Thomas del Bo●r●e, there is special warranty against her heirs, which shows that it was of her inheritance.  
This Thomas, being also one 
b Claus. 8. R. 2. m. 32.  of the Coroners at that time, died 
c Claus. 8. R. 2. m. 32.  the year following; in whose line it continued till about the later end of K. Edw. 4 reign: but then did john Matthew, a Sk●nner of Coventre, marry 
d Esc. 13. H. 7.  the daughter and heir of that Family, and dying 
e Esc. 13. H. 7.  in 13 H. 7. left issue George Matthew his son and heir, 12. years of age, whose great grandchild, Henry, now enjoys it (ann. scil. 1640.) and beareth for his arms Sable a Lion rampant Argent, deriving his Descent 
f Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  from George Matthew, a Welshman, father of the before specified John.   

Mireden.  
THis place situate upon London-road, having from some Inns and Alehouses, built for the receipt of Passengers, grown of late times to the credit of a Village, doth now utterly eclipse the name of Alspath. by which, and none other, the Town itself (●c. where the Church standeth) was known, even from the Saxons times, till about the beginning of King Henry the sixt's reign; for of Myredene till 
g Reg. de Coven●●● f. 48. b.  then, I have never seen mention in any authentic writing: so that, I conceive it to have been about that time, that the buildings in this thoroughfare increased to such a considerable number, that the name of the place, where they stand, came to be more frequently used, than that of the Town itself. Yet am I of opinion, that the place where the greatest part of Myridene now stands, was very anciently so called; for the later syllable dene ●mporteth no less, being the old English word, that signifieth a Valley, as this is; which (I suppose) for the foulness thereof, was at first called Miredene.  
By the Conqueror's Survey 
h Domesd. lib. , where it is written Ailespede, and certified to contain four hides, having Woods of a mile and half in length, and a mi●e in breadth, it appears, that the Countess Godeva possessed it in Edward the Confessor's days: whence I conclude, that the famous Earl Leofrike, her husband (of whom I have spoke at large in Coventre) was formerly owner thereof: but at the time of the said Survey, it with the rest of the lands in this Shire, which the said Countess before the Norman invasion held, were in the King's hands, and fermed out by him to one Nicholas. This at that time being valued at xxx s. with Coventre and the rest, was granted afterwards to the Earl of Chester, as it seems: but, as yet, I have not seen when the first of that family, who assumed their surname from hence, was enfeoft of those lands here, which they enjoyed: Perhaps it was Ivo de Alspath, who lived 
i Reg. de Cumba ●. 34 a.  in H. 2. time; for before him I have not observed this surname attributed to any other.  
To which Ivo succeeded Gerard, and Walter; but whether they were brothers or not, I am not certain. It seems that both these had a good share in this place; for Gerard de Alspath, son of that Ger. in 41 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
k Cart 4 H. 3. m. 5.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands, here: and Walter was 
l Penès Henr. Doughtie Vicar de Mereden.  styled Dominus de Alspath. This Gerard holding certain lands of Richard de Amundevill, Lord of Berkswell, for which he did 
m Cartul. Warwici Com. f. 80. a.  Homage in 33 H. 3. by his Deed 
n Cartul. Warwici Com. f. 80. a.  obligatory, bound himself to pay unto the said Richard and his heirs, a pair of gilt Spurs, yearly, at Easter, in Berskwell-Hall, or xii d. in money, whether they should please to choose. But that which Walter de Alspath had, descended to William de Alspath; who, in 32 E. 1. had also Free warren granted 
o Cart. 31. E. 1. n. 22.  to him in all his demesn lands thereof. This William had a daughter 
p Ex. vet. membr. penès T. Holbech gen.  called Annabel, second 
q Ex. vet. membr. penès T. Holbech gen.  wife to Gerard de Alspath (son and heir to the last mentioned Gerard) but whether she was an inheritrix, or not, I make a question. Which Gerard and Annabel had 
r Ex. vet. mebr. penès T. Holbech gen.  issue S●r Gerard de Alspath knight, a Servant, or at least a very great wellwisher to Roger Mortimer Earl of March; who helping 
s Pat. 4. E. 3. m. 39  to contrive the escape of the said Roger, out of the Tower of London (where he was a Prisoner, by reason of the difference betwixt him and Thomas Earl of Lancaster) fled 
t Pat. 4. E. 3. m. 39  with him out of England; for which he got a special Pardon 
u Pat. 4. E. 3. m. 39  in 4 E. 3.  
Betwixt the descendants of this Sir Gerard, and Margery his niece, grew afterwards suits 
w P●ac de ●. Mi●h. 〈◊〉 E. 3. ●●●0.  for a great part of these lands, the issue whereof was this, in brief; that the said Margery, whom one William Cocks had taken to wife, past 
x Ex praef.. 〈◊〉.  away all her right unto john de Chetwyn; in whose line it continued, till 2. E. 6. that Thomas Chetwyn of Ingestre in Com. Staff. Esquire, sold 
y Ex au●●●. 〈…〉 ar.  it, by the name of the manor of Alspath, alias Myridene with th'appurtenances unto john Hales of Coventre Gentleman. Which John, by his 
z Ex au●●●. 〈…〉 ar.  Deed bearing date 4 jan. 4 E. 6. past it unto his brother Christopher and his heirs; who in 1. & 2. Ph. & M. sold 
a Ex au●●●. 〈…〉 ar.  it unto Edward Aglionby Esquire, and john Holbech Gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife, to the uses following; viz. the one moiety thereof to the said Edward Aglionby his heirs and assigns for ever; and the other to the said Elizabeth and the heirs of her body, begotten by john Dabridgcourt Gentleman, her late husband, and for lack of such issue, to the right heirs of the said Elizabeth. But afterwards, viz. in 6 Eliz. did Thomas Dabridgcourt Esquire (son 
b 〈…〉 Warw. 1619.  and heir to the said John and Elizabeth) pass 
c F. levat. 〈…〉 6. Eliz.  back their right and title therein, to the before specified Edward Aglionby and his heirs: which Edward within 4. years after, sold 
d Ex autog. penès praef. M. H.  it unto his son in Law William Foster Gentleman.  

Ivo de Alspath. 

Gerardus de Alspath. 

Gerardus de Alspath. 41 H. 3. 

Gerardus de Alspath 27 E. 1.- Matilda filia O●berti de Clinton. 27 F. 1. 

joh. de Alspath. 

Margeria 50 E. 3.- Will. Cocks 50 E. 3.          
Walt. dominus de Alspath. 

Will. de Alspath 32 E. 1.- Annora 9 E. 2. 

Annabella● 

Gerardus de Alspath 8 E. 2. 


k Ex graef. vet. membr.  Annora filia, & haeres.- 
i Ex graef. vet. membr.  Gebon ... Arnamentarius Regi E. 3. 


l Ex graef. vet. membr.  Margareta.  

m Ex graef. vet. membr.  Isab.  

n Ex graef. vet. membr.  Margeria.   

Radulfus Peche secundus maritus.- Annora filia, & haeres. 


o Ex graef. vet. membr.  joh. Peche. 


p Ex graef. vet. membr.  joh. Peche.                   
And of this William Foster did Richard Corbet of Clatercote in Com. Oxon. Esquire, 
e Ex autog. penès praef. M. H.  purchase it in 25 Eliz. viz. to himself and Mary his wife, for their lives; with remainder to Robert Corbet of Morton-Corbet in Com Salop. his brother, and his heirs: From which Robert Corbet it descended to Elizabeth his daughter 
f Ex autog. penès praef. M. H.  and heir, wife to Sir Henry Wallop of Fairley in Com. Sutht. Knight, who in 7 jac. aliened 
g Ex autog. penès praef. M. H.  it to William Andrews, and john Halsall Gentlemen, and their heirs. From which William, and John, did Thomas Holbech Gentleman, 
h Ex autog. penès praef. M. H.  purchase the capital message, or manor place, with certain lands thereto belonging, in June 10 Jac, (the residue being, for the most part parcell'd out in petty sales to other persons) From whom it is come to Matthew Holbech his son and heir, that now enjoys it.  
Within the precincts of this Parish, had the Segraves, anciently, certain lands, and Rents, which were held of them immediately of john de Langley, and by him of 
q Rot. F 18. H. 3. m. 11.  the Earl of Chester's heir; viz. Hugh de Albini, by the fourth part of a Knight's Fee; and in process of time, came to have the reputation of a manor; All which were extended 
r Esc. 50. H. 3.  in 50 H. 3. for the rebellion of Nicholas de Segrave: but repossessing them again, by virtue of the Dictum de Kenilworth, they descended to john de Segrave his son and heir; who, having made a good addition to his inheritance, here, by purchase 
s Claus. 19 E. 2. m. 15. in d.  of more from Richard de Kyncton; as also of a Mill with two pools, called Horn-Poole, and Nes-poole, from Gerard de Alspath, and Maud his wife, in 12 E. 2. obtained a special Charter 
t Cart. 12. E. 2. n. 64. , from the King, for a weekly market upon the Tuesday, at this his manor of Alspath and a fair yearly to last for eight days, beginning on the Eve of St Laurence the Martyr. From which Family, with their other lands, it came 
u Esc. 27. E. 3. n. 69.  to the Moubrays, Dukes of Norfolk, by a daughter and heir, as in Caludon appeareth; in whose line it continued till 
w Esc. 1. E. 4.  Edward the fourth's time. But the next posse●or 
x Hill. Rec. 11. H. 8. rot. 25.  of it, of whom I have found mention, was Thomas Earl of Derby, in 11 H. 8. to whose posterity it continues till this present, anno scil. 1640.  
A fourth part of a manor, here, had one Thomas de Paunton, who levied 
y Oct. Trin.  a Fine thereof, to Sir Henry de Ardern Knight, and others, in 38 E. 3. though not recorded till 1 R. 2. which was sold 
z Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  afterwards to Wyard, if my Author mistake not; and from him came to Robert Castell, as I guess: for in 11 H. 4. had the said Robert a Charter 
a Cart. 11. & 12. H. 4. n. 13.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here: This being that (as I conceive) which john Waldeff. Esquire, and Margaret his wife, were possessed 
b Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  of, in 15 H. 6.  
Within the precincts of this Parish also, had the Family of Waldeif, anciently, a Seat, which continued in that line for divers descents; but at length, by a daughter and coheir, came to Walshe; whereupon it had the name of Walshe-Hall, as we find at this day: the first of them, for whom I have seen any good authority, being Gerard Waldeive, who bestowed 
c Reg. the Coventre f. 48. b.  on the Monks of Coventre certain lands here. To which Gerard succeeded William; who, about the beginning of K. Edward the first's time, gave 
d Ex autog. penès praef. H. Doughtie.  the yearly Rent of xx d. for the maintenance of two Lamps, to burn before the Altar of St Laurence and St Nicholas, in the Church of Alspath: as also two waxed Tapers, to be lighted at the Elevation of the Host, in the said Church: And after him another William; but whether he were his son or grandson, I know not: which William was 
e Rot. F. 23. E. 3. p. 2. m. 13.  in Commission for levying and collecting a xth and xvth in 23. E. 3. And having been one of the Coroners in this county, for some time, was in 34 E. 3. by reason of his debility, 
f Claus. 34. E. 3. m. 42.  discharged of that Office.  
This last mentioned William had issue 
g Ex autog. penès Rob. D. Digby.  Alan Waldeyffe, who, by the marriage 
h Burgh. f. 19 a.  of Joane, daughter and heir to Richard de Whitacre, became possessed of Elmedon; and there resided 
i Ex autog. penès praef. H. D.  in 17 R. 2. The next year ensuing, he was Eschaetor 
k Rot. F. 18. R. 2. m. 25.  for this County and Leicestershire. In 21 R. 2. in Commission 
l Rot F. 21. R. 2. m. 12.  for levying and collecting a xvth and xth.. In 
m Claus. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  2 H. 4. Eschaetor again. In 3 H. 4. in 
n Rot F. 3. H. 4. m. 16.  Commission for levying and collecting the Aid, for marriage of Blanch the King's eldest daughter; and left issue 
o Burgh. f. 19 b.  two daughters and heirs, viz. Margaret the wife to Thomas Hore of Elmedon, and Elene married to Richard Walsh; by which means these lands in Alspath came to Walsh, the said Richard being certified 
p Esc. 1. E. 4.  in 1 E. 4. to hold the fourth part of a Knight's Fee, here, of the Duke of Norfolk, as of his manor which was segraves.  
It seems that the heirs male of this Richard Walshe continued the possession hereof for divers descents: for I find 
q Ex autog. penes Rob. Fisher mil. & B.  that Sir Richard Walshe of Sheldesley in Com. Wigorn. Knight, 
r Ex autog. penes Rob. Fisher mil. & B.  was possessed of it about the beginning of King James his reign, and that he left two daughters and heirs, scil. Joyce married to Sir Rowland Cotton of Alkington in Com. Salop. Knight, and Anne, to Sir Thomas Bromley Knight: Of which Sir Rowland and Dame Joyce, it was purchased by William Andrews of Northfield in C●m. Wigorn. Gentleman, and William Replingham of Harborow in this County Gentleman. 1. Sep●. 16 jac. who, within four years after, sold it 
s Ex autog. penes Rob. Fisher mil. & B.  unto Sir Robert Fisher of Packington knight and Bar. the now owner thereof Anno scil. 1640.  
In 24 H 8. Roger Wigston Esquire, purchased certain 
t F. levat. T. Mich. 24. H. 8.  lands lying here in Alspath of one Robert Crowe, and others, by the name of the fourth part of the manor of Alspath: and in 
u F. levat. T. Mich. 25. H. 8.  25 H. 8. of Richard Hoo and others, by the name of the manor of Alspath; which Richard Hoo, as it seems, had a grant 
w F. levat. T. Mich. 25. H. 8.  of then from john Walsyngham: all which were given 
x Ex Coll. H. Ferrer.  by the same Roger to the hospital of Bablake in Coventre.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) being very anciently given 
y Rot. R. Molend m. 4.  to the Monks of Coventre, and appropriated 
z Rot. R. Molend m. 4.  in 44 H. 3. was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
a MS. in Scac.  at six marks, over and above an yearly Pension of three marks issuing out of it to the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield: And 
b MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 60. b.  in 26 H. 8. at Cxii s. besides ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
In the South I'll of this Church, there was a chantry founded by john Wyard, in 5 H. 4. (whose Monument is also there) and 
c Pat. 5. H. 4. p. 2. m. 3.  endowed with lands to the value of C s. per annum: Which John, being an Esquire to Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick; and in 2 R. 2. one 
d Claus. 2. R. 2. in. d. m. 3.  of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then held at Westminster, had his residence 
e Rot. A●si●. in Com. Warw. 5. H. 4. rot. 43.  in this place. But that which belonged to this chantry, was in Rents issuing out of lands lying remote from hence, and amounting to iv li. per annum, as was certified in 26 H. 8. upon the Survey 
f MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 56. b.  then made.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
Will. fill. Gerardi de Alespath 4. Cal. Dec. 1301. 
Langt. f. 6. b   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
joh. de Kirkeby Cap. Non. Sept. 1312. 
Ib. f. 33. a.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
Thomas legate Pbr. 19 Cal. julii 1321. 
Ib. f. 79. b.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
joh. Moses Pbr. 6. Cal. Sept. 1361. 
Street. f. 9 a.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
Thomas Lucas Cap. 25. Maii 1411. 
Burgh. f. 28. b.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
joh. Heyfield Pbr. 20. Junii 1422. 
Heyw. f. 9 b.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
joh. Brokesby Pbr. 2. Dec. 1423. 
Ib. f. 12. a.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
D. Will. Hancock 20. Apr. 1425. 
Ib. f. 15. a.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
Rob. Yronmonger 15. Oct. 1426. 
Ib. f. 18. b:   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
Thomas Waghan Pbr. 13. Apr. 1445. 
Ib. f. 42. b.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
joh. Caryngham Pbr. 25. Febr. 1448. 
Bo. f. 8. a.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
joh. Summerland Pbr. 17. Jan. 1492. 
Bowl. f. 138. b.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
Rob. Sherwood S. Theol-Professor 24. Martii 1528. 
Bl. f. 14. b.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
D. Will. Wyrlyche 21. Nou. 1529. 
Ib. f. 15. b.   Prior & Conventus de Coventre. 
Ric. Mason Cap. 18. Julii 1533. 
Str. & P. f. 2. b.   Rob. Acres, & alii, ratione Concess. Pr. & conu. de Coventre. 
D. Ric. Wenlok Cap. 20. Maii 1544. 
Samps. f. 40. b.   Margeria Belcher vidua. 
Henr. Williams Cler. 6. Oct. 1582. 
Bund. B.   Guliel. Wheat gen. 
julinus Winspere Cler. 14. Martii 1617. 
Overall bund. A.   Guliel. Wheat gen. 
Henr. Doughty Cler. 24. Oct. 1629. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Packinton magna.  
BEfore the Norman Conquest, this was possessed 
g Domesd. lib.  by one alavardus a Saxon; but afterwards Turchil de Warwick had it; and of him did Godmund his brother hold it at the time of the general Survey, by which it was estimated for four hides, valued at xxx s. having two Mills rated at two s. and Woods extending to a mile in length, and as much in breadth: but in that Record 
h Ib.  it is writer Patitone, the c being mistaken for a t. Which Turchil, or Siward de Arden his son and heir, ●●●ated it unto Geffrey de Clinton, Founder of the C●●●le and priory of Kenilworth temp. H. 1. Whereby it descended to Geffrey his son, who gave 
i Reg. de Kenilw. p. 9  it to that Monastery for the reception of Robert de Clinton his brother, to be a Canon there; reserving the like service for it, as he himself was to perform for the same, viz. 
k Ib. p. 29.  half a Knight's Fee: whereupon the Canons of that House acquitted him of L s. per annum lands, which he owed to them for the soul of his brother William; and besides that, gave 
l Ib. p. 9  him xx. marks of silver, and that Horse for the great saddle, formerly belonging to Maurice de Clinton his Nephew. Which grant was confirmed 
m Ib. p. 145.  by King Stephen, and likewise by 
n Ib. p. 29. & 30.  Hugh de Arden, and Henry, sons of Siward, with the consent of their other Brethren; who, in consideration thereof, received from Bernard ● the first Prior of that House, ten marks of si●ver, and for Cecilie their mother one mark.  
After which the said Canons in 19 E. 1. obtained a Charter 
o Cart. 19 E. 1. n. 51.  of Free warren in all their demesn lands here; the whole extent of their possessions within th●s Lordship, being about that time certified 
p M S. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  at one Carucate and virgate of land, rated at xxx s. the profits of the store xx s. In Rent of Assize vi li. nineteen s. Three Mills at xl s. per annum. In Pleas and perquisites, yearly, iv s. and the Paunage iii s. The total xi li. xuj s. But at the general dissolution in 30 H. 8. all coming to the Crown, it was, in 36. of the said King's reign, aliened to john Fisher Esquire, for the sum of 626 li. 1 d. by Patent 
q Pat. 36. H. 8. p, 6.  dated 20. Sept. to be held in Capite by the xxth part of a Knight's Fee, the yearly Rent reserved thereupon to the Crown, being Liv s. ix d. per annum. Which price was the more easy (as 'tis like) in regard of a long Lease thereof then in being: for in 27 H. 8. the Canons of Kenilworth, well discerning by the dissolution of the lesser Monasteries, a greater storm approaching, demised 
r Regist. de Kenilw. penes S. Clarke ●.  it for Lx. years, thence next ensuing, unto one William Wheeler, the elder, of Kenilworth. From which William it came to Simon Wheeler his son; whose widow; scil. Kathetherine, daughter to S●r Thomas Digby of Olney in Buckinghamshire, 
s Vi●●●. Com. Warw. 1619.  marrying to the said john Fisher, gave him the first advantage of fixing here.  
This John was 
t Vi●●●. Com. Warw. 1619.  of the Family of those Fishers of Dottel in Shropshire, and one of the Pensioners 
u Inscrip. Tum.  to King Henry the 8. K. Edw. the sixth, Q. marry, and Q. Eliz. and in 4 Eliz. 
w Ex autog. penès Rob. F●sher M. ●. & B.  constituted Steward unto Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwick, for the Castle and Borough of Warwick, with all the rest of his manors in this County and Leicestershire: for the execution of which Office, by himself or his deputy, he had the yearly Fee of five marks. He it was that built the whole body of the present fabric here at Pakinton, as may be seen by the arms carved on the timber-work, and set up in Glass through sundry parts thereof: And had the Shiriffalty 
x Rot. P. de cod. ar.  of these Counties in 5 Eliz. being a Justice of Peace in this Shire, from the beginning of Queen mary's reign till his death, which happened 
y Esc. 1●. Eliz.  8 Martii 13 Eliz. To whom succeeded Clement his son and heir, a person so much esteemed for his integrity and prudence, by Robert Earl of Leicester, that he constituted him his Treasurer for that warlike expedition into the Netherlands, when he went general of the English Auxiliaries in Anno 1585. 27 Eliz. After which, being Knighted by King James, he made a Park of the Out-wood, and some other grounds, here: And having been employed in all the affairs of greatest moment relating to this county in his time, lest issue Robert his son and heir, Knighted in his Father's life time; but afterwards advanced to the dignity of a Baronet. Which Sir Robert raised that large Pool Eastwards from the House, built the Lodge in the Park; and much adorned this Seat with other places of delight, and had issue several sons and daughters, as the Descent 
* 〈◊〉 Com. Warw an. 1619.  here inserted showeth.  

joh. Fisher ar.- Katherine filia Thomae Digby eq. aur. 

Clemens Fisher eq. aur. obiit 1619.- Maria filia Franc. Repington de Amington ar. 

Rob. Fisher eq. aur. & Bar.- Eliz. filia Anth. Tiringham eq aur. 

Clemens Fisher natus an. 1613.  
Thomas Fisher.  
Franciscus' Fisher  
Leticia ux. Ric. Shilton eq. aur.  
Katherine ux. Thomae Wightwick fill. & haered. Joh. Wightwick seru. ad legem.    
Anna primò nupta Tho. Dilke eq. aur. postea Herv. Bagot Bar.  
Leticia ux. Clem. Throkmorton eq. aur.  
Maria ux. Edwardi Littleton eq. aur.       
The Church (dedicated to S. James) belonging, with the manor, to the Priory of Kenilworth, had first an yearly Pension 
z Resist. de Kenilw. p. 65.  of xxviii s. granted out of it to the Canons of that House, by Geffrey Muschamp Bishop of this diocese in King John's time: But afterwards, viz. in 6 E. 1. was totally appropriated to them by Roger Molend, than Bishop, as appeareth by his public Instrument 
a Pat. 8. E. 2. p. ●. m. 3. per Insp.  dated at Tachebroke 6 Cal. Aug. the same year. In anno 1291. 19 E. 1. it was valued 
b M S in Scac.  at v. marks and the vicarage at one mark: but in 26 H. 8. the same vicarage was rated 
c M S penès S. A. eq. aur f. 56. b.  at seven li. x s. i a. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  

The Inscriptions upon the preceding Monument.  
john Fisher Esquire, and Katherine his wife, the daughter of Sir Thomas Digby Knight, died in March, Aᵒ Domini 1570. and left issue Clement and Thomas; which Thomas died in Ireland without issue, whose souls rest in heaven. The other lives confessing Christ & trusting to be saved by his death.  
The said John served K. Henry the eight, K. Edward the sixth, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth, in Court, as Gentleman Pensioner to them all.  
Here lie the bodies of Sir Clement Fisher Knight, Lord of this manor, and Dame Mary his wife, the Daughter of Francis Repington of Amington Esquire; who had issue Robert, and three other sons, who died Infants. They had also issue three daughters; viz. Anne the eldest married to Sir Thomas Dilke of Maxstoke; Lettuce the second married to Sir Clement Throgmorton of Haseley; and Mary the third married to Sir Edward Littleton of Pillington-Hall.  
This tomb my death shall cause me to remember,  
And make me live to live hereafter ever;  
And gladly to God's hands my soul surrender,  
Prepared by Faith which, faith shall fail me never.  
He wave this life, and seek that life which lasteth,  
Since that which now I have at length death blasteth.  
I own a debt, which debt I cannot pay;  
Nor can from thraldom work my own redemption:  
'Tis only Christ who willing is and may,  
To work from sin and pain my free exemption.  
〈◊〉 grant I live as worthy of his favour  
And that my death of heavenly life may savour.  
The said Sir Clement died October 23. Aᵒ D.  
1619. Dame Mary his wife died ....  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈…〉. 33. a.  Galfr. Marmion pride. Non. Martii 1312.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Northb. f. ●1. b.  Thomas de Shepey Cap. 6. Cal. Dec. 1337.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

S●ret. f. 31. a.  Ric. de Wesseford Pbr. 23. Apr. 1384.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bu●gh f. 16 a.  Ric. Hi●pe 28. Aug. 1405.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 31. b.  joh. Cokkys 5. Sept. 1412.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. 34. b.  joh. Racheford Cap. 27. Martii 1414.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bull. f. 2. a.  Will. H●rvy Cap. ult. Martii 1416.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Heyw. f. 33. a.  joh. Toures Pbr. 5. Oct. 1434.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Ib. f. ●8. b.  Ric. L●che ult. Apr. 1440.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

E●. f. 11. a.  Will. Haddon Cap. 5. Febr. 1450.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

Bowl. f. 10. b.  Thom. Ludlowe 25. Jan. 1454.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

〈◊〉. f. 3. a.  joh. Wright Cap. 25. Jan. 1503.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

I●. f. 13. b.  joh. clerk art. Magr. 12. Martii 1527.  Prior & conu. de Kenilworth. 

I●. f. 15. b.  Nich. Lyn 10. Martii 1529.  joh. Fisher gen. ratione dimiss. etc. H. 8. Regis Angl. 

〈◊〉 & P. f. 17. a.  D. Will. Ravys Cap. 10. Nou. 1539.  Clemens fisher ar. 

 Will. Shuttleworth 16. Jan. 1572.  Clemens fisher ar. 

 Rob. Osburne Cler. 14. Oct. 1596.  Rob. fisher miles & Bar. 

 Georgius Gearye in art. liac. 5. Nou. 1623.   

Arms in the East Window of the chancel.  Ch●quie Or and Azure. 
Warren Earl of Surrey.  Varre Arg. and sable a Fez gules. 
Bracebrigge.    

In the body of the Church is a grave-stone, and thereon a portraiture in brass, with this Epitaph.  
Hic jacet dominus Johannes Wright quondam Uicarius istius Ecclesie; qui obiit viij die mensis Martij Anno Domini 1527. Eujus anime propitieiur Deus.    

Maxstoke.  
DEscending somewhat lower by the guidance of this River, I come to Maxstoke, in the Conqueror's Survey 
d Domesd. lib.  written Machi●one, and certified to contain five hides, except one virgate, the Woods being one mile in length, and half a mile in breadth, and the whole valued at xl s. which then belonged unto Turchil de Warwick (Alnod holding it as his Tenant) but in Edward the Confessor's time, to one A●lmundus. I have not seen when it was first granted from the Descendants of that Turchil, unto the Limesies, Lords, of Long-Ichinton and Solihull, in this county (of which later, viz. Solihull, it was reputed 
e Ex autog. penès T. Lucy mil.  a member in 15 E. 2.) but that they had it, and very anciently, appears by the Shiriff's account in 
f Rot. P. de eodem an.  6 joh. where john de Braiose, and Amabil his wife, gave a Fine of XL. marks and a Palfrey, to have possession of it and Bule●; unto both which, Alice the widow of john de Limesie, brother to the said Annabil, being at that time Countess of Warwick, claimed an interest; having had the King's Precept for receiving seisin thereof, for which she had likewise given a Fine: but in that Record it is written Maxtoc.  
From this Amabil ● for she died without issue (as by the Descent in Ichington appeareth) it came to William de O●ingsells, son of Hugh de odingsell's, by Basilia her sister: Which William in 34 H. 3. had a Charter 
g Cart. 34. H. 3.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here; and left issue William, who, in 13 E. 1. claimed, here likewise, a Court-Leet, with Gallows, tumbril, and Assize of Bread and Beer, by Prescription, which were allowed 
h Rot. de Quo●●. ; the Hamlets of Merston and Cotes (now Coton) being members 
i E●c. 23. E. 1. n. 130.  thereof, the same William de odingsell's having xiv. Freeholders there, from whom he received xxxvi s. viij d. per annum Rent. Unto which William succeeded Edmund 
k Ib.  his son and heir, who dying without issue, the inheritance came to be divided betwixt 
l Ib.  his four Sisters and heirs, whose names with their matches I have in Solihull expressed. Of these Ida 
m Pa●. 8 E. 2 p 1. m. 2. , the eldest had this Lordship for her share; and by marriage with john de Clinton, one of the sons unto Thomas de Clinton of Amington (eldest son of Sir Thomas de Clinton of Colshill) brought it unto that Family; wherein it continued till 16 H. 6. that Sir William de Clinton passed it away, in exchange, unto Humphrey Earl Stafford, for two Lordships in Northamptonshire, as I shall show by and by. But forasmuch as the said john de Clinton and his descendants, being persons of much eminency, had here their seat; I shall, before I proceed farther, say something, historically, of them.  
This John, before his marriage with the said Ida, resided 
n Cart. ●●. E. 1. n. 14.  at Aminton, as his Father did; and was called 
o Ex autog. penès R. 〈◊〉 mil. de ●●neo.  john de Clinton junior, whilst his Uncle John (whose ●eat was at Colshill) lived. In 29 Edw. 1. he served 
p Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 17.  in the Parliament at Lincoln as one of the Knights for this Shire; and the same year had special Summons 
q Ib. m. 13. , amongst divers other eminent persons, to attend the King at Barwick upon tweed, on the Feast day of the nativity of S. John Baptist, to march against the Scots: At which time the King invading 
r Hist. T. Wal●. in ●. 1302●  Scotland with his Army royal, as a badge of his favour to this John, for his special service in that expedition (whom he calls nostre chier vadlet (his beloved 
s V●de Pat. 25. E. 1. m. ●.  esquire) by his Letters 
t Ex autog. 〈◊〉. ●atton.  Patent dated at Glascow 2. Aug. ensuing, granted unto him lands, in that Kingdom, to the value of XL li. per annum according to an indifferent extent, being part of the estate belonging to Malkolme Dromond, then in Arms against the said K. Edward. After which viz. in June 34 E. 1. he attended 
u Pat. 34. E. 1. m. 20.  Edw. P. of Wales, by the King's special command into Ponthieu: and in 1 E. 2. was made 
w Rot. F. 1. ●. 2. m. 2.  governor of the Castle and Honour of Wallingford: But in 8● of the said King's reigns he departed 
x Claus. 9 E. 2. m. 12.  this life, leaving John his 
y. 9 E. ●. n. 53.  son and heir within age, and William a younger son, who became a person of great eminency, as I shall show anon.  

Joh de Clinton de Maxstoke obiit 8 E. 2.- Ida primogenita filiarum & cohaer. Will. de Odingsels. 

Joh. de Clinton miles 3 E. 3.- Margeria filia Will Corbet de Chadsley mil. 

Idonea altera sororum & dem●●n haered. Will. de Say.- joh. de Clinton miles, obiit 20 R. 2. Eliz. filia, & tandem haeres, Will. de la Plaunch, consangu, & una haered. Rog. Hillary mil. 

Edwardus Clinton ●b 1 H. 4.  
Will. de Clinton miles obiit vivo patre.- 
† Ex vet. 〈…〉 Rob. D D●gby.  Eliz. filia Will. Deincourt militis. 

W●ll. de Clinton miles dominus de Clinton & de Say.- Anna filia .... dom●ni B●treaux rel●cta Ful●onis Fitz Warm militis. 

johannes dominus Clinton & de Say, 10 H. 6.    
Ric. Clinton ar.    
Thom. Clinton de Amington miles, duxit 
Ex vet. 〈…〉 R●b. D Digby.  johannam fill. & cohaer ..... Meignill.      
Will. de Clinton Co. Huntend. duxit Julianam filiam Thomae de Leyburn mil. relictam joh. de Hastings, & obiit sinc prole 28. E. 3.     
Which John in 
z Ex. Coll. 〈…〉.  17 Edw. 2. was a Knight and in 3 Edw. 3. constituted 
a Pat. 3. E. 3●. ●. in d. m. 16.  one of the Conservators of the Peace in this county: howbeit, shortly after, he arrived to far greater advancement (by his Brother's means, as I guess) for in 6, 7. & 8 E. 3. he was summoned 
b Claus. de 〈◊〉. an. in d  to Parliament amongst the Barons of this Realm: but little have I farther seen in relation to him, though he lived till the twentieth year of this King 's reign at least, other than that he bore 
c Ex autog. in 〈◊〉. Hatton.  for his arms Argent upon a chief Azure, two Mullets of 6. points Or, pierced gules; and that he wedded 
d Claus. 3. E. 3 in d. m. 36.  Margery the daughter to Sir William Corbet of Chadsley in Worcestershire, in 18 Edw. 2. by whom he had issue Sir john de Clinton Knight his son and heir: but his story I shall respite for a while, till I have spoke of William his noble Uncle, whose great actions and eminent employments made no small splendour amongst our English Worthies of that age.  
This William being a 
e Ex Coll. H. F.  Knight, in 17 Edw. 2. wedded 
f Claus. 3. E. 3. m. 27.  Julian the daughter 
g Claus. 4. E. 3. m. 3.  and heir unto Sir Thomas de Leybourn, widow 
h Esc. 41. E. 3. n. 34.  of John Lord Hastings of Bergavenny, in 3 Edw. 3. Which match was (as I guess) a great step to his farther advancement: For the next year following, he was constituted 
i Pat. 4. E. 3. p. 2 m. 32  Justice of Chester, scil. 23. Oct. and within less than two months after, Constable 
k Rot. F. 4. E 3. m. ●1.  of Dovor Castle, as also Warden of the Cinq-Ports: in which high places his prudence grew so conspicuous, that he was thought worthy to be ranked amongst the superior nobility, and thereupon had summons 
l Claus. 5. E. 3. in d.  to the Parliament held at Westminster, in 5 Edw. 3. which advancement to Honour, did rather increase his piety than ●late his mind: F●r having that very year obtained licence 
m Pat. 5. E. 3. p. 2. m. 12.  to amorize xx li. per annum Lands and Rents lying here, in Maxstoke, together with the advowson of the Church, for the maintenance of certain Chantry-Priests to celebrate divine Service daily there, for the soul of King Edward the third, after his departure out of this life, and for the souls of his Ancestors; as also for his own soul, and the soul of Julian his wife; about five months following, he settled 
n Pat. 6. E. 3. p. 1. m. ●2 Northb. f. 64 a.  the number of five Priests, for the purposes aforesaid. In 7 E. 3. he was constituted 
o Rot. Scoc. 7. E. 3. m. 17.  admiral of the Seas on the Western coast of England. In 10 Edw. 3. he began 
p Pat. 10. E. 3. p. 2. m. 32.  the Foundation of a goodly Monastery for Canons Regular of S. Augustin, on the South part of this Lordship, which he amply endowed (as I shall show by and by) And standing high in the King's favour, became forthwith advanced to the earldom of Huntendon, as by his Charter 
q Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 41.  of Creation dated 16. Martii, 11 Edw. 3. appeareth; having not only xx li. given 
r Pat. 11. E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  him out of the issues of that county, to be paid by the Shiriff at the Feasts of Easter and Michaelmas, yearly; but for his better support of that Honour, in consideration of his former acceptable services, a grant 
s Pat. 11. E. 3. p. 1. m. 21.  of a thousand marks per an. lands, to himself and the heirs male of his body for ever: And moreover a special Precept 
t Claus. 11. E. 3. p. 2. m. 5.  directed to Rich. de F●riby, late Master of the Wardrobe, to account and make satisfaction unto him for his Fee and Robes due from the time that he had been retained to serve the said King as a Baneret.  
In 12 Edw. 3. he had another Patent 
u Pat. 12. R. 3. p. 3. m. 4. , constituting him Constable of Dovor-Castle again: So likewise in 15 E. 3. for being admiral 
w Rot. A●●m. 15. E. 3. m. 6. & m. 28.  of the Western Seas; and in 
x Rot. F. 17. E. 3. m. 1.  17 E. 3. for the custody of all the King's Forests from Trent Southwards. Being therefore thus honoured and much●, and also advanced to such places of power and trust, in 19 E. 3. he began the 
y Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 25.  Foundation of a fair and strong Castle, here, in a quadrangular form, for the behoof of his nephew, john de Clinton, and his heirs (having no issue of his own body) the Prospect whereof is represented on the next page; making 
z Claus. 20. E. 3. in d. m. 3.  a Park of the Out-wood: And the next year following, he received 
a Pat. 21. E. 3. p. 3. m. 14.  the sum of 82● li. 12 s. 04 d. of the King's gift, as a remuneration of his services in the wars beyond Seas. This noble Earl bore 
b Ex fenest●a Eccl. de Maxstoke.  for his arms Argent Crusulè fichè sable, upon a chief Azure two Mullets Or, pierced Gules; which Coat differs from that of his elder brothers only in the Crosslets, having not been born by any other of this Family till of late time. By his Testament 
c Ex vet. MS. cod. penès Rob. D. Digby.  bearing date 23. Aug. 1354. (28 Edw. 1.) he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the Priorie-Church, here, at Maxstoke, and departed 
d Esc. 28. E. 3. n. 59  this life 25. Aug. the same year, leaving Sir john de Clinton Knight (his brother's son) his next heir, than 28. years of age. Which Sir John from 31 Edw. 3. during all the same King's reign, as also of K. Ric. 2. till his death, having 
e Claus. de ijsd. an. in d.  summons to every Parliament with the rest of the English Barons, was likewise employed in sundry affairs of trust in this County; viz. in 
f Pat. 41. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 32.  41 E. 3. and 
* Pat. 15. R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 6.  15 R. 2. for arraying of men; in 
g Pat. 3. R. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 5.  3, 5, 
h Pat. 5. R. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 4.  and 6 
i Pat. 6. R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 28.  Ric. 2. for pursuing of the rebels; and in 20 R. 2. upon the attainder and banishment of Tho. de Beauchamp E. Warwick, had the Castle of Warwick, with all the lands and manors thereto belonging, committed to 
k Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3. m. 29.  his custody.  
By Idonea 
l Rot. F. 6. H. 6. m. 7. , his first wife, one of the sisters and at length coheirs unto William Lord Say, he left issue Sir William 
m Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 15.  and Sir Thomas 
n Ex cod. vet. MS. penès praef. Rob. D. Digby.  de Clinton, both Ktis and Edward 
o Esc. 1. H. 4.  a younger son: Of which Sir Thomas I shall take farther notice when I come to Aminton, but Sir William (the eldest) died before him in 7 R. 2. His second wife was Elizabeth 
p Claus. 35. E. 3. m. 4. , one of the daughters & heirs to Will. de la Plaunch of Haversham in Com. Buck. having been first 
q Pat. 12. R 2. p. 1.  married to Robert Lord Grey of Rotherf●eld, secondly 
r Claus. 35. E. 3. m. 4.  to Sir john de Bermingham, of Bermingham in this county, thirdly 
s Esc. 2. H. 6.  to him, and lastly 
t Claus. 22. R. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 5.  to Sir john Russell Knight. But by her, having no issue, he departed 
u Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 15.  this life in 20 R. 2. leaving William his grandson his next heir, and of full age: which Lady Elizabeth held 
w Claus. 22. R. 2. p. 1. m. 12.  this Castle, with other lands settled upon her at marriage, during her life; and having been a great Benefactress to the foundation of the Collegiate-Church at Knoll, in 4 H. 5. at length became one of the coheirs to Sir Roger Hilary Knight, as appeareth by her Deed 
x Ab. exemp. ejusdem inter Collect. S. Erdswike ar. , whereunto her Seal of arms is affixed, in which she bears her paternal coat in the midst, and the two noblemen, her husbands, on the dexter side, with the two Knights (Bermingham and Russell) on the other: In whose Testament 
y Chichley f. 366.  I find little memorable, farther than that she disposed her body to be buried in the chancel at Haversham, above specified, before the Image of our Lady, and gave to the Canons, here, at Maxstoke, to pray for her soul, and the soul of the Lord Clinton, her husband, xl s. But in 2 H. 6. she died 
z Esc. 2. H. 6. , being more than Lxxx. years of age; so that then the possession 
a Rot. F. 2. H. 6. m. 8.  of this Castle and manor returned to her grandson-in Law, scil. Sir William de Clinton Knight, Lord 
b Pat. 10. H. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  Clinton and Say.  
Which Sir William sat in Parliament, with the rest of the Barons, from 23 R. 2. till his death, as appears by his several summons 
c Claus. de ijsd, an in d. . In 1 H. 4. he was in Commission 
d Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 5. m. 35.  for arraying of men in this county, and in 9 H. 5. retained by 
e Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  Indenture to serve the King in his wars of France, with xl. men at arms; viz. himself, one Knight, and the rest Esquires, as also CCC. Archers well and sufficiently mounted, armed, and arrayed; taking for himself iv s. per diem, for the Knight two s. and for each other man at arms i s. with the reward accustomed. Neither was he forgetful of the before mentioned Canons here at Maxstoke; for I find that 
f Pat. 10. H. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  in 10 H. 4. he bestowed on them x li. yearly Rent issuing out of certain lands lying in Dunton-Basset in Com. Leic. And having 
g Ex cod. M S. penès praef. Rob. D. Digby.  married Anne, daughter 
h Pat. 10. H. 4. p. 2. m. 5.  to the Lord Botreaux, but widow 
i Esc. 10. H. 6. n. 36.  of Sir Fouk Fitzwarin Knight, departed this life in 10 H. 6. leaving John his son and heir xxii. years of age: Of whom I have little to say, considering that within six years after he came to his estate, he passed away the inheritance of this Castle and Lordship, unto Humphrey Earl Stafford, and Anne his wife, in exchange for the manors of Whishton, and Wodeford, in Northamptonshire, as by the Deed 
k Ex autog. penès T. Dilke eq. aur. an. 1609. , whereunto his Seal of arms is affixed (viz. quarterly Clinton and Say, with two Greyhounds supporting the timber) appeareth; which bears date 17. Maii 16 H. 6. After which though he retained some other Lordships in this County, yet did he not reside therein; so that here I am to leave this branch of that ancient and noble Family (from whence the now Earl of Lincoln is lineally (descended) and trace down the succession of this Castle through such other hands as it hath since fallen into.  
It seems that the before specified Earl, had a a very great liking to this Castle; for no sooner did he so obtain it, but that he plated the Gates all over with Iron, and adorned them with his own Coat, impaled with Nevil (his wife being the daughter to Ralph Nevil Earl of Westmoreland) and supported by two Antelopes', in respect that Anne, his mother, was one of the daughters and coheirs unto Thomas of Woodstoke Duke of Gloucester: And in further memory that these Gates were then so strengthened and beautified, he caused the burning Nave, and Knot (the ancient Badges of his Ancestors) to be embossed in the ironwork thwarting the midst thereof, as are yet to be seen. This great Earl, being created Duke of Buckingham in 23 H. 6. constituted 
l Ex Comp. Balliv H. D●●. Buck. penès Will V●●●●om. Staff.  William Draicote his Constable of this Castle; for executing which Office, he had the Fee of five marks per annum. Within the body thereof is a little chapel, in which, by special dispensation from Reginald Boulers then Bishop of this diocese, was solemnised 
m Bowl. f. 93. b.  the marriages of john Talbot son and heir to john Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury, and Katherine Stafford, one of the daughters of this Duke, in 36 H. 6. As also of john Stafford one of his younger sons (afterwards created 
n Esc. 13. E. 4. n. 13.  Earl of Wiltshire) and Constance the daughter of Henry Greene Esquire. To which Duke succeeded Henry his grandson; upon whose attainder in 1 Ric. 3. the custody of it was committed 
o Pat. 1. R. 3. p. 3. m. 11  to Walter Grant, one of the Gentlemen-Hu●shers to the Queen.  
The next thing observable thereof, is, that King 
p Annal. ●●o●um 〈…〉 Ric. B●●ler gen.  Ric. 3. upon his march towards Nottingham, in the last year of his reign, came from Kenilworth hither, and commanded, that part of the inner buildings should be taken down and carried to that Castle, with all speed: but what was done therein I know not, for he was soon after slain at Bosworth-field; whereupon, King Henry, his successor, constituted 
q P●t. 1. H. ●. ●3. m. ●1.  William Trussell E●quire, his Constable here. Howbeit, within a short space, Edward Duke of Buckingham, son and heir to the said Henry, reposessing what his Father had, in 18 H. 7. made 
r Ex au●●●●●●ès 〈◊〉. Ca●●ngton  john Harewell of Waxen's-Wotton Esquire, Constable thereof: But that Duke forfeited all by his attainder in 13 H. 8. Whereupon Commissioners were appointed to inquire, what Castles, manors, Lands, etc. he was at that time seized of, with the names of all his Officers and their several Fees: At which time it was certified 
s Ex vet. membr. pen●s Camer Scac.  (inter alia) that Hugh Mervyn Esquire, had the Keepership of the Park, here, having been admitted thereto by the said Duke, at two d. by the day; as also bailiff there, at two d. by the day, the old Fee having been but a penny; William Phipps Porter, at xl s. per annum, by an old grant from the said Duke for life, he being then above Lxxx. years of age: and john Archer Constable, his Fee Lxvi s. viij d. per annum.  
Which Duke suffered death 17 Maii in the year abovesaid: whereupon 20. Octob. following, the King granted 
t Pat. 13. H. 8. p. 3.  unto Sir William Compton Knight, and to the heirs male of his body, this Castle, Park, and manor, to be held of the Crown in Capite by knight's service: but because there had been a Recovery 
u T. Pasch. 5. H. 8. rot. ●46.  of them suffered by the said Duke in 5 H. 8. whereby the Recoverers stood seized to the use of himself and his heirs, so that it did not eschaet to the King, by his said forfeiture; therefore, to make all sure, it was in the parliament of 15 H. 8. enacted 
w R●t. Parl. 15. H 8. , that the before specified Duke, should stand and be convicted and attainted of High Treason, and forfeit to the King and his heirs, all Honours, Castles, manor, etc. whereof he, or any person to his use, were seized in Fee-simple, Fee-tail, etc. the 24th of Apr●l 4. H. 8. or any time since; with a special proviso, that the same Act should not prejudice the King's grant above mentioned, made to Sir William Compton Knight, in 13. of his reign. Which Sir Will. Compton had issue 
x Ex autog. pe●ès joh. H●les ar.  Peter, upon whose death in 36 H. 8. the King supposing he had left no issue male, so that the inheritance of this Castle had again returned to the Crown, made a grant 
y Ex autog. pe●ès joh. H●les ar.  unto Edward Lord Clinton of, the custody of it and the Park, with the Herbage, and paunage thereof; as also of the Bathwick of the Lordship, for life: but when he understood, that the said Peter had a son (born after his Father's death, as my authority saith) he then made a new 
z Ex autog. pe●ès joh. H●les ar.  grant of the premises to the same Lord Clinton, during the minority of the heir, than his Ward: whereupon the said Lord Clinton, in consideration of Lxx li. sterling, made an assignation 
a Ex autog. pe●ès joh. H●les ar.  of the said custody, etc. unto john Hales Gentleman, at that time Clerk of the Hamper, and a very active man in the world (as in Coventre I have showed.) To the posterity of which Sir Will. Compton it continued, till that Will. Lord Compton, his great grandchild, by his Deed 
b Ex autog. pen●s Will. Dilke ar.  bearing date 3. Febr. 39 Eliz. sold it unto Sir Thomas Egerton Kt. then Lord Keeper of the great Seal; from whom Thomas Dilke Esquire (afterwards Knight) purchased 
c Ex autog. pen●s Will. Dilke ar.  it, scil. 21. Junii 41 Eliz. whose grandson, William, now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Michael) was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
d M S. in Scac.  at viij. marks. In 5 E. 3. Sir William de Clinton Knight, purposing to found a chantry therein, obtained licence 
Pat. 5. E. 3. p. ●. m. 12 Pat. 6. E. 3. p. 1. m 12  to bestow the advouson thereof (inter alia) upon the same; with Lands and Rents to the value of xx li. per annum. In pursuance whereof, he gave to john Lynie Priest, Warden of the said chantry and his successors, a certain piece of land lying, then, betwixt the roadway leading from Filongley towards Colshill, on the one side, and the churchyard of Maxstoke on the other; and extending in length from the Lord of Maxstoke's quarry, to the Pale of his Park; together with the advouson of the Church, as by his Charter 
f Rot. Rom. 6. E. 3. n. 7.  bearing date at Maxstoke, on the Feast day of the Annunciation of our Lady 6 E. 3. appeareth. And moreover, by the same Charter, granted unto the said Warden and his successors 8. Messages & six yard land, lying in Long-Ichinton; as also the Bodies of viij. Natives dwelling there, with all their chattels and offspring: And besides this, xx s. yearly Rent, payable by one William Snede, and John his son, out of a message lying in Long-Ichinton aforesaid, with the reversion of the same message, and one yard land, after their deceases: and lastly 4. Acres of land lying in the said town of Ichinton together with the advouson of the Church.  
Which endowment being so made, he forthwith by the consent of Roger de Northburgh, at that time Bishop of this diocese, john Lynie the then Parson (whom he constituted Warden, as abovesaid) Sir john de Clinton, Lord of Maxstoke, his brother and Parishioner there; as also all the other Parishioners of Maxstoke; ordained 
g Northb. f. 64. a.  that the said five Priests should thenceforth celebrate divine service daily in the same Church, where the Bodies of his Ancestors lay interred, for the good estate of him the said Sir William de Clinton, Julian his wife, Sir john de Clinton, his brother, Alice his wife; and for the souls of Sir john de Clinton his Father, the Lady Ida his Mother; as also for the good estate of Edward the third then K●ng of England, Laurence de Hastings, and for a●l the Lords Hastings, in time to come: And moreover of the said Roger then Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, Henry Prior of Coventre, and ●heir successors; and for the souls of all the K●ngs o● England, Lords Hastings, Bishops of Coventre ●nd Lichfield, Priors of Coventre, Brethren and sisters, Parents and benefactors, and all the faith●u●l deceased.  
Appointing, that the said Warden and his successors; as also the Subwarden and his, should be always Priests in Orders, admitted and instituted by the Bishop or Coventre and Lichfield, for the time being; and after the decease of him the said Sir William, always presented by the said S●r john de Clinton, his brother, and his heirs, having a House convenient for themselves, and the other three, adjoining to the Churchyard of Maxstoke aforesaid, there to inhab●te and lodge together. And that the said Warden and his successors should plourde from time to time● B●●●ks, vestments, lights; as also two Clerks f●r the use of himself, 〈◊〉 Sub-warden and the other Priests, aswell in the Church as in the House● viz. their Hall and Chamber● n●ght and day. And moreover, that he and his said Sub-warden, and th● other Priests● sh●●●d wear white Surplice●, with black Copes and S●●les, after the manner of the Vicars-Chorall in the cathedral of Lichfield, whilst they were about divine Service both in the Church and Quire. And that the charge of the Books and Ornaments should belong to the Sub-warden, whose Office was to direct concerning the celebration of Masses; viz. of wh●m, what hours; and in what order, by himself and the other Priests they were to be performed; And that Bread, Wine, Water, and Lights should be ready for the said Masses and divine exercises, but at the charge of the Warden to be provided.  
And further, that aswell the Warden, when he could fitly be at leisure, and Sub-warden as all the Priests, except some great occasion did hinder, every day after dinner and before Vespers, should, together in the said Church, sing the full Office of the Dead, viz. Placebo and D●ri●e, except on double festivals and the time of Easter, in wh●ch the● ought to observe the custom of the Church of Salisbury in sa●●ing the said Office. A● also 〈…〉, and Canonical hours, with Note ● in the Q●●re of the Church aforesaid, admitting the Chaplains and Clerks of the same Church to sing with them, if they pleased. And likewise, that after the Compline, they should say the Commen●●●tion of the Dead ● in ●he said choir, according ●o the course above described: And every Holy day, in the choir together, the seven Penitential psalms, and the tv. ●radualls, with the litany and accustomed Prayers, unless, there were cause expressed by the Warden, that they should say them out of the Qu●re. And that both the Warden and Sub-warden & all the other Priests; should every day celebrate their particular Masses in the said Church, or choir, according to appointment, except there were a lawful impediment, so that upon every Sunday, the mass of the B. Virgin should be celebrated with Note, and the Mass of the day in such sort as was fit.  
And upon every Monday, one of them, whom the Sub-warden should appoint, to celebrate the said Mass of our Lady by Note, with the Office for the Dead, for the souls of the persons before recited, and all the faithful deceased: And after the death of the said Sir William de Clinton, and Sir John his brother, for their souls also: And that another of the said Priests should celebrate, the same day, the high Mass of S. Michael th'arch angel, Patron of that Church, and of all the holy angels, with Note; and the rest throughout the week, thus; Upon every Tuesday the Mass of S. Thomas, sometime Archbishop of Canterbury, by Note, besides the high Mass of the day by Note also; On Wednsday the first Mass of our blessed Lady, by Note, and the high Mass of the said day with Note, as also a memorial of S. Katherine the Virgin: On Thursday the first Mass of the Holy Ghost by Note, as also the high Mass of the day: On Friday the first Mass of the B. Virgin by Note, and the high Mass of the holy Cross the same day by Note also: On Saturday the first Mass of S. John the Evangelist, by Note, and the high Mass of the glorious Virgin Mary. And that every Priest in his several Mass, should specially pray for him the said Sir William, and all the persons before recited, both living and dead: as also, that in his Memento for the living, special mention being made of them as aforesaid, they should pray for the good estate of the Church and kingdom, and all the Benefactors to the said chantry. And lastly, that after his decease, they should in the first place remember him; next his Father and Mother, Brother, and their wives aforesaid; and afterwards the rest before expressed, with the Benefactors to the sa●d chantry, and after them whom they should think fit; and then all the faithful deceased. Which Ordination so made, bears date at Fulbroke in this Conntie 21 junii anno 1332. (6 ●. 3.) and was ratified 
h Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  by the before specified Bishop the sixth of July following.   

The priory.  
BUt as this worthy person became advanced to further honour and riches, so was his heart much enlarged for works of piety; for within the space of f●ur years next following, having obtained licence 
i Pa●. 10. E. 3. p. 2. m 3. , from the King● for the Foundation of a Monastery of Canons-Regular of S. Augustin's Order, and for amortizing of the Churches of Maxstoke and Long-Ichinton thereto; with xx li. lands per an. of his own proper estate, he began the fabric thereof, whereby the chantry, before mentioned, became dissolved, and was incorporated to that Religious House: And being then newly created Earl of Huntendon, procured from the said King a most ample Charter 
k Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 9  of Liberties and privileges thereto; constituting by his own Charter 
l Pat. 12. E. 3. p. 1. m. 22.  most solemn and exact Rules for the government of those his Canons: In which Charter, having declared his Dedication thereof to the honour of the holy and individual Trinity, the blessed Virgin, S. Michael th'arch angel and all Saints, he expresseth his said Foundation and endowment to be, for the good estate of himself and Julian his wife; as also of Edw. 3. then K. of England, Laurence de Hastings, Roger Bishop of cou. and Lich. Henry Prior of Coventre, Richard Dean of Lichfield; as also of the Monks of Coventre, and Canons of Lichfield, during this life: and for the health of his soul, together with the souls of the said Julian, K. Edward & the rest, as aforesaid, after their departures out of this world; the souls of john de Clinton his father, Ida his mother, John his brother, and their children living & dead: and moreover, for the souls of all the Kings of England, Lords Hastings, Bishops of cou. and Lich. Priors, Deans, Monks, and Canons of the places before recited, his Parents, Benefactors, and of all the faithful deceased.  
Appointing, that there should be therein, an elective Prior, with a Covent of xii. Canons, besides, there living religiously, and regularly, according to the Rule of S ● Augustin; wearing both in Summer and Winter for their upper garment a black Cope and Hood, with a Surplis under the said Cope. and such other garments as all other Regular Canons then used. And that upon the death of the Prior, the Covent should within five or six days proceed to the election of another, without seeking for any licence of him, his heirs or successors. Likewise that none should be admitted as a Canon in this Monastery, but a freeborn man, and so reputed, as also of good conversation, competently learned for the state of such a Canon● having a fit voice to sing, being xviii. years' old at least, and fit to receive the Order of Priesthood, when he should come of meet age; and at the end of the first year after such his entrance, that should read, or cause to be read openly in his presence, all and singular the things contained in the said Charter of Foundation, promising his faithful observance of them.  
And further declared, that whereas he had endowed the said Monastery, with Lands and Rents to the value of CC li. per an. lying within the precincts of Maxstoke, and Long-Ichinton before specified, when there should happen to be x. marks yearly increase of that revenue, either by himself or any other Benefactor, or through the industry of the said Prior and Covent, within one month after, another Canon might be added to their number; and so still more Canons, as their revenues should proportionably augment. And likewise, that no yearly Pension should be granted to any one by the Prior, except for the certain advantage of the House, whereof the Bishop of the diocese to be Judge: As also that the Accounts of all the Officers belonging to the monastery, should be yearly exhibited to the Prior and Covent, or three persons by them nominated, and openly read before the whole Covent; to the end that every one might thereby know the true state of the House, and by Indenture to be then deposited in their treasury.  
And hereunto did he add, that after his departure out of this life, his anniversary should be yearly celebrated by the said Prior and Covent, with Placebo and Dirige; as also solemn Mass in the choir, and the whole Office of the Dead, for the health of his soul, with the souls above specified, and all the faithful deceased. And that upon the same day there should be a Dole to an C. poor people, viz. of Maxstoke and other places, to each a Loaf weighing L s. and every day at dinner time, over and above the accustomed Bread allowed to the poor, one white conventual Loaf, and a mess of meat out of the kitchen, together with a flagon of Beer, assigned to one of the poorest people in Maxstoke, or from some other place, according to the discretion of the Prior or his Almoner, for the health of the said Founder's soul, and the souls of the persons above named, and all the faithful deceased. And that the Mass of the blessed Virgin, the Chapter-Mass, and the Mass of the day, should be daily celebrated at the hours, and in the places accustomed in other Monasteries; so that in all those Masses, except on the greatest festivals, mention should be made of him, and of Julian his wife; as also of the said King Edward, and the persons before recited, during their lives in this world; and afterwards in such sort as is usually done for the dead. And moreover, that every Prior before his installation should cause all the particulars contained in the said Charter of Foundation to be openly read, promising his faithful observance of them to his utmost power.  
And after matins of the blessed Virgin finished in the choir, and the Mass of the same, and at the end of every hour, the P●iest celebrating the Mass, and the performer of the Office, with the same voice that he concludeth it; to use the Angelique salutation of our Lady, and recommendation of her Mother, in this manner; Ave Maria gratia plona, Dominus tecum; benedicta tu inter mulieres, & benedicta fructus ventris tui, Jesus, Amen. Et benedicta sit venerabilis mater tua Anna, ex qua tua caro Virginea & immaculata processit; whereunto the choir shall answer, Amen.  
And lastly, obliging his heirs and successors, under the penalty of God's curse, with the curses of the blessed Virgin, S. M●chaell th'arch angel, and All Saints, that they should not make any advantages to themselves out of the possessions belonging to this monastery, appointed, that if the Prior did transgress in any thing pertaining to his duty, every Canon of the House should be obliged to make complaint to the Bishop thereof, and the Bishop to see satisfaction made: and if any Canon should fail in his particular duty, and thereof be convicted before the Prior, or other competent Judge, that for the space of five years ●e might not be capable to bear any Office in the monastery, except the Prior, by the advice of the better part of the Covent, should think fit to abate three years thereof, or any part of that time.  
And for the firmer observance of all these his Ordinances, and the more lasting memory of this his establishment, he caused this his Charter to be indented and exemplified in three parts; the one to remain with the said Prior and Covent for ●ver; the other with the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield; and the third with himself, his heirs and successors; unto every of which he affixed his Seal; procuring likewise a ratification thereof from Roger de Northburgh then Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield as also by the Dean & Chapter of Lichfield; His bearing date here at Maxstoke x ᵒ ... An. MCCCxxxvi. and theirs in April, and May following. Unto all which, the K. added his Confirmation dated 4o Martii in the xiith year of his reign.  
Neither was it long after this, but that the said Earl made a farther augmentation to what he had so given, as hath been said: For within one year next following, he bestowed 
m Ib. m 29.  on them the advouson of the moitye of the Church of Halughton in Leicestershire. In 
n Ex autog penes Will. Paulet the Cotles in Com. Wilsts. ar.  14 E. 3. the advouson of the Church of Tanworth, which was immediately thereupon appropriated 
o Wolst. vol. 2. ●. 39 b.  to them by Wulstan Bp. of Worcester, with reservation of a vicarage to the value of xx. `markss yearly, & to the Prior of Worcester xx s. which vicarage was accordingly ordained 
p Ib. f. 24. b. etc.  within two years' aftes. In 
q Pat. 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  17. E. 3. the manor of Shustoke, with the advouson of the Church, and chapel or Chantry at Bentley; then newly by them purchased 
r Pat. 17 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  of John Lord Mowbray. Which grant was of so great consequence to these Canons, as that by the advantage thereof, they soon obtained 
s Pat. 18. E 3. p. ●. m. 10.  in exchange for the same, from John the son and heir of Sir john de Clinton before specified, the ancient Mannour-house of Maxstoke, moated about, and situate near to this monastery, together with the Park, and all that part, which hath since that time been known by the name of the Priory-Lordship: Whereupon they converted the old House (the ancient seat of the said Founder's ancestors) into Barnes, keeping up the Moat for the turning of a Water-mill, which so continued till within the memory of some aged persons lately deceased. By which exchange it likewise appears, that the said Founder had also given to this Monastery, the mo●tye of the manor, of Netherwhitacre, and that his nephew had it, with Shustoke aforesaid, upon that agreement.  
In 19 F. 3. he gave 
t Ex autog. penes praef. W Paulet.  the advousons of the Churches of Aston-Cantlow and Fillongley thereunto, 
u Ex autog. penes praef. W Paulet.  then newly obtained by him from Laurence de Hastings E. of Penbroke (his son in Law) which were immediately appropriated unto it: viz. that of Aston-Cantlow by 
w Regist. D. & Cap. Lich. f. 197. a.  Wolstan B of Worcester, and that of Fillongley by 
x Ex autog. penès praef. W. P.  Pope Clement the vith which grant Rog. de Northburgh Bp of Coventre & Lich. confirmed. To these Concessions did Tho. de Beauchamp then E. of Warw. add 
y Pat. 20. E. 3. p. 1. m. 22.  the advouson of the Church of Yardley in Worcestershire, which was forthwith appropriated 
z Ex Regist. D. & Cap. Wigorn f. 203. a.  to them by Wolstan Bp. of Worcester; whereupon they had a 
a Claus. 22. E. 3. in d. m. 37.  Release from the Monks of Tikford of all their right thereunto. And now that they were so plentifully provided for, by their founder's bounty, and favour of other Benefactors, they soon after began to make several purchases in sundry places (though but petty parcels) viz. in 
b Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 32.  Maxstoke, Coventre and Long-Ichinton; as also of a Water-mill 
c Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  in Shustoke: and in 10 H. 4. obtained 
d Pat. 10. H. 4. p. 1. m. 6.  from Will. L●rd Clinton & Say x li. yearly Rent issuing out of certain lands lying in Dunton-Basset, in Com. Le●c. and in 38 H. 6. a legacy 
e Stokton. q. 22.  of an C li. from Humphrey Duke of Buckingham, to purchase lands of C s. per ann. value; to the end that the Covent here might be augmented by one Canon more in number (sc. xiii. in all) and that the same Canon or some other should daily sing and pray for the soul of the said Humphrey, and for the souls of his Ancestors, wife, and children, at the Altar in the North I'll of this conventual Church.  
All which lands and possessions, with some other, whereof for brevity I omit the mention, were, in 26 H. 8. upon the Survey 
f MS. penès S.A. eq. aur f. 50. b  then taken, estimated at the worth of Cxxx li. xi s. viij d. ob. per an. Out of which sum, considering these several deductictions 
g Ib. f. 51. b. ; viz. for the conventual loaf, Flagon of beer, and Mess of meat, given every day to the poor according to the Founder's direction (as hath been already observed) and valued at iv d. per diem, which amounts to vi li. xx d. per ann. In money, bread, and beer, distributed to poor people upon M●unday Thursday, at the Gates of the Priory, iv li. per annum. To two Priests weekly celebrating divine service in the chapel dedicated to the Annunciation of the blessed Virgin, within the said Monastery, by the appointment of Adam de Overton, Lxvi s. viij d. per an. Twelve pence per diem to a Canon, specially celebrating for the founder's soul Lii s. per an. For the Fee of Sir Edw. Ferrer Knight, high Steward of the said monastery, Lx s. per an. And in Annuities to other Officers, Pensions, and Rents, the clear yearly value amounted to no more than Lxxxi li. xiii s. seven d. ob. So that by Act 
h Rot. Parl. 27. H. 8● cap. 28.  of Parliament the year following, being involved with those which then went to wrack, it was in 30 H. 8. (with a multitude more) granted 
i Pat. 30. H. 8. p. 4.  out of the Crown unto Charles Brandon D. of Suff. and his heirs: Which Duke, for the sum of 2103 li. sterling, sold the same, with all the Lands, Rectories etc. thereunto belonging, unto Robert traps of London Goldsmith, as by his Deed 
k Ex autog. penès praef. W. Paulet.  dated 17. Julii 32 H. 8. appeareth.  
Unto whom succeeded 
l Esc. 6. Eliz.  Nich. traps, his son and heir; who leaving issue only two daughters, viz. Mary married to Giles Paulet, a younger son to William marquis of Winchester, and Alice unto Henry Brown Esquire, the site of this Monastery, with the lands in Maxstoke thereto belonging, by partition 
m Ex autog penes praef. W.P.  afterwards made, was allotted unto the said Giles and Mary; whose grandchild Will. (now of Cotles in Com. Wilts.) enjoys it.  
Patroni. 
Priores.  Will. de Clinton miles. 
Frater joh. Deyvill Canon. Regul. S. Aug. 2. Id. julii 1336. 
Northb. f. 29. b.   Electi per Conventum. 
joh. Nassyngton 10. Marti 1424. 
Heyw. f. 12. b.   Electi per Conventum. 
Frater Ric. Evesham (post resign. Joh. Grene) 8. Maii 1451. 
Bo. f. 12. b.   Electi per Conventum. 
Frater Will. Symson, 
Bl. f. 10. b.  alias Dickons 21. Aug. 1505.   
On the next page are represented the Arms in the Prior's lodgings.  
I come lastly to speak of the vicarage; for the rectory was appropriated to the priory, as hath been manifested. This in 26 H. 8. was valued 
n MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 57 a.  at Cvi s. viij d. per an. but the manner of the Vicar's support was thus, as by a Certificate 
o Penes D. & Cap. Lich.  from the Parishioners to the Visitors, about the beginning of Q. Eliz. time, appeareth; viz. that he had meat and drink for himself and a child to wait upon him, every year a Gown, every week three casts of Bread & two Gallons of Alc, his Barbour, Launder, Candle, and firewood as much as he would spend, with xl s. wages, and all at the costs of the House.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Domina Ela de odingsell's. 
Petrus de Ilmenden, 
Langt. f. 5. a.  13. Cal. Martii 1296.  Domina Ida de Clinton. 
Adam de Kingsford Pbr. 2. Non. jan. 1320. 
Ib. f. 79. b.   D. Will. de Clinton miles. 
joh. Lynye de Coleshull Cap. 7. Id. Febr. 1330. 
Northb. f. 24. a.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Adam de Wythibrok Pbr. 10. Cal. Aug. 1336. 
Ib. f. 29. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Petrus de Filungley Pbr. 7. Cal. junii 1337. 
Ib. f. 31. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Will. de Lalleford Pbr. 5. Cal. nou. 1338. 
Ib. f. 32. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. Wyllie Cap. 2. Id. julii 1349. 
Ib. f. 48. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. Dolfin de Toneworth Pbr. 4. Id. julii 1376. 
Street. f. 23. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 26. b.  Thomas Lucas Pbr. 1. Cal. Sept. 1379.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

B●●gh. f. 10. a.  joh. Wilmeston Cap. 25. Nou. 1407.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Heyw. f. 1st.  joh. Rotur Pbr. 23. Nou. 1422.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

I●. f. 19 b.  Ric. Benet Pbr. 14. Junii 1427.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 20. b.  Rog. Wylkins Cap. 4. Martii 1427.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 22. a.  Thomas Nassington Cap. 27. Sept. 1428.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 7. b.  joh. Belebowch Pbr. 3. Junii 1448.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Ib. f. 9 b.  Rog. Wall Pbr. 11. Dec. 1449.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 12. b.  joh. Kusner Cap. 19 Martii 1450.  D. Episc. per lapsum. 

Bowl. f. 140 a.  Thom. Heywarde Pbr. 13. Martii 1493.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

●. f. 6. a.  D. Christoph. Dugdale per resign. Rad. Hodde, 7. Martii 1511.  Tho. Burdet ar. & alii ex concess. Pr. & C. de Maxstoke. 

〈◊〉. & P. f. 14. ●.  D. joh. Bower Cler. 21. Julii 1536.  Henr. 8. Rex Angl. 

〈…〉. 16. b.  D. Thom. Wattys Cap. 28. Apr. 1539.  Rob. traps de Civit. Lond. Goldsmith. 

Bentham ●●nd H.  Rad. Pyckering Cler. 1. Apr. 1559.   

Arms in the East Window of the chancel.  Gules a Fez betwixt six Cross crosslets Or 
Beauchamp Earl of Warwick.  Argent six Cross-croslets fichè sable, and upon a chief azure two Mullets Or, pierced gules. 
Clinton Earl of Huntingdon.  Argent upon a Chief Azure two Mullets Or, pierced gules. 
Clinton of Maxstoke.   

Monumental Inscriptions in plates of brass upon Marble grave-stones lying in the chancel.  
Hic iacet Ricardus Slade armiger, & Margareta uxor esus, qui Ricardus obiit anno Domini MCCCClxxx.  
Hic iacet Thomas Slade armiger quondam unus Iusticiariorum Pacis & de Quorum domini regis huius Comitatus Warwic●, ac generalis receptor & supervisor terrarum illustrissimi regis Henrici octavi, vocat. Warwic. Sarum & Spencer's lands: Et Elizabetha Slade consors sua filia & heres Johannis Wylks armigeri. Qui quidem Thomas obiit xi dic Ianuarii anno domini mdxxx Et dicta Elizabetha obiit xx die Decembris eodem anno: quorum animabus propitietur deus.  
Of your charity pray for the souls of Edward Pie esquire, and Margery his Wife which Margery deceased the ixth day of September Anno Domini MDxliii. and the said Edward deceased the day of anno Domini MCCCCC.  
On whose souls Jesus have mercy.    

Elmedon.  
FOllowing the stream of Blithe, a little farther, I come to its confluence with Cole; which water being of a dark colour, and therefore so called at first (as I guess) ariseth in the Northern skirts of Worcestersh. but soon after its entrance into this county, is augmenetd by a petty torrent, which cometh from Elmedon; so that I shall next, in pursuance of my wont method, take notice of that place.  
This, having its name originally from that hilly part of the town where the Mannour-house now stands, was before the Norman invasion 
p Domesd● lib.  possessed by one Tochi, but after the Conquest, Turchill de Warwick had a grant thereof, as may seem by the general Survey q shortly after taken, where it is rated at half a hide, the Woods thereunto belonging containing one furlong in length and as much in breadth; and all valued at v s. the same Roger, who then also held Merstone, being his undertenant.  
By some of the said Turchil's descendants, it was granted to the Ancestor of Simon de Barchestone, whom I take to be he, that had also Whitacre-superior, and whose descendants were surnamed of that place: For by a Fine 
r ●evat. Oct. Trin.  in 8 H. 3. betwixt Simon de Bercheston plaintiff, and Simon the son of jordan de Whitacre deforciant, levied for waranty of a former Charter, it appears, that the said Simon de Whitacre and his heirs were to hold this place of the before specified Sim de Bercheston, and his heirs, by the service of half a Ktis Fee. But it continued not long so; for in 20 H. 3. the said half Knight's Fee here, was certified 
s Testa. de N.  to be held immediately of the E. of Warwick, and in 
t Testa. de N.  36 H. 3. of Thomas de Arden (heir to Turchill before specified) and by him of those Earls. which Sim de Whitacre in 41 H. 3. obtained a Charter 
u Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 14.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here; but his Seat being at Whitacre superior, I have there placed the descent of that Family; as also of the heirs female, viz. Waldeiff. Hore, & Poteler, which successively possessed this manor: Of which family of Waldeiff having spoken in Alspath (alias Mereden) I shall here take notice of what is observable, of those of Hore and Boteler, who had their residence in this place.  
Of the Hores, the first was Thomas that became Lord of this manor, by the marriage of Margaret daughter & heir unto Alan Waldeyff; the Ancestors of which Thomas had long before their habitation here; for in 9 E. 2. I find 
w Ex autog. penes joh. Ma●●● Gen.  one Ric. le Hore of Elmedon, and towards the later end of E. 3. Tho. Hore, Eschaetor 
x Rot. F 3. R. 2. m. 22.  for this County & Leicestershire in 3. & 
y Rot. F. 4. R. 2. m. 22.  4 R. 2. and grandfather to the before specified Thomas (as I guess) which Thomas, (husband of Margaret) underwent the same Office 
z Rot. F. 8. H. 6. m. 16.  in 8 H. 6. To whom succeeded Alan Hore, as the Descent in Stonythorpe showeth, who left issue Katherine his daughter and heir, wedded 
a Ex autog. penès Edw. Marrow ar.  to john Boteler, son and 
b Ex autog. penès S. Arche● eq. aur.  heir to Richard Boteler of Solihull: Of which John (who was a Lawyer, I find, that in 16 H. 6. he was under-Shiriff 
c Ex autog. penès S. Arche● eq. aur.  unto Rob. Arden Esq. but after his marriage with the heir of Hore, became employed in a higher degree of service: for in 3. H. 7. he was in Commission 
d Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 2. m. 17.  for the assessing of a subsidy then granted to the K. in Parl. and in 
e Pat 4. H. 7. in. d. m. 28.  4. & 6. 
f Pat. 6. H. 7. in d. m. 16.  H. 7. for the Gaol-delivery at Warw. so also in 21 
g Pat. 21. H. 7. in d. m. 33.  H. 7. In 22 H. 7. he was constituted 
h Pat. 22. H. 7. p. 1. m. 19  clerk of the Peace in this county, and in 
i Pat. 1. H. 8. p. 1. in d. m. 19  1 H. 8. again one of the Justices for the gaol-delivery at Warwick, by the name of john Boteler Gent. And that departing this life in 4 H. 8. he was buried 
k Fetiplace q. 9  in the chapel of S. Katherine on the North part of Solihull Church, near his Ancestors, where his monumental inscription doth yet appear. To whom succeeded John his son and heir: which John in 34 H. 8. sold 
l F. levat. T. Pasch. 34 H. 8.  this manor unto Tho. Marrow Gentleman, who had issue Samuel, of whom Henry main of Bevinton in Com. Hertf. Gent. purchased it, whose grandchild, viz. John the son of John, now enjoys it.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Ric. de Whitacre miles. 

Northb. f. 22. b.  joh. de la Coppe Pbr. 7. Id. Maii 1329. (post mortem Edm. de Whitacre ult. Rectoris.)  D. Ric. de Whitacre miles. 

Ib. f. 28. b.  joh. de Wotton Cap, 4. Cal. junii 1335.  D. Ric. de Whitacre miles. 

Ib. f. 45. b.  joh. the Whytakre Cler. 4. Cal. junii 1347.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Ib. f. 54. b.  Will. Alleyn Cap. 5. Id. Aug. 1351.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Ib. f. 57 b.  Rob. de Finchehale Pbr. 19 Cal. Febr. 1353.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Street. f. 10. a.  Will. de Grange Cap. 5. Id. nou. 1361.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Ib. f. 11. b.  Ric. Felchyn Pbr. 2. Id. Martii 1362.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Ib. f. 15. b.  Rog. Baxter Pbr. 9 Cal. nou. 1366.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Ib. f. 19 a.  Ric. de Waltham Pbr. 4. Non. Apr. 1370.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Ib. b.  Adam Stephene Pbr. 5. Cal. Oct. 1370.  Ric. de Whitacre. 

Ib. f. 22. a.  Will. de Cruddeworth Pbr. 2. Id. Maii 1374.  Ric. de Whitacre. 
Steph. de Overton 11. Julii 1375. 
Ib. b.   johanna de Whytacre relicta Alani Waldeyve, domina de Elmedon. 
D. Will. de Bykenhull Cap. 17. Dec. 1407. 
Burgh. f. 19 a.   johanna de Whytacre relicta Alani Waldeyve, domina de Elmedon. 
William. Twyford 24. May 1413. 
Ib. f. 32. b.   johanna de Whytacre relicta Alani Waldeyve, domina de Elmedon. 
joh. Asche 22. Dec. 1413. 
Ib. f. 35. a.   johanna de Whytacre relicta Alani Waldeyve, domina de Elmedon. 
Rog. Lonevey Cler. 2. Dec. 1414. 
Arund. f. 142. b.   johanna de Whytacre relicta Alani Waldeyve, domina de Elmedon. 
joh. Tudde 15. Sept. 1416. 
Bull. f. 4. b.   Margareta Hore. 
William. Codyngton Cap. 27. Jan. 1456. 
Bowl. f. 24. b.   Alanus Hore ar. 
Thomas Conway Pbr. 25. Jan. 1492. 
Ib. f. 138. b.   joh. Botelere ar. 
Rog. Dixson Pbr. 4. Junii 1499. 
Ib. f. 202. b.   Edw. Grevill miles & alii, ratione minoris aetat. Joh. Boteler. 
D. Thom. Palknare Cap. 7. Nou. 1527. 
Bl. f. 13. b.   Laur. Grey de Kenilworth, ratione concess. Joh. Boteler gen. 
D. Edw. James Cler. 16. Febr. 1540 
Str. & P. f. 17. b.   Henr. maine de Bevington in come. Hertf. 
joh. jews Cler. 27. Junii 1573. 
Bund. incert.   Andr. Marrow. de Solihull gen. 
Edw. wait Cler. penult. Julii 1573.  Henr. maine. 
Hugo Symons in Ar. M. 20. Julii 1574.  Henr. maine. 
Hackerus Symons 13. Febr. 1575.    

Sheldon.  
OF this place there is no mention in the Conq. Survey, so that I suppose it was then involved with Colshill; & being therewith in the hands of Geffrey de Clinton, temp. H. 1. came to Verdon in marriage with Lescel●na, daughter of the same Geffrey a● Brandon did; and that Anselm de Scheldon, or one of his Ancestors was first enfeoft thereof by some of the Verdons: for by a multitude of testimonies I find 
m Testa. de N. Esc 10 E. 2. n. ●9 Claus. 18. E.. 3. p. 1 m. 27. Cartul Warwici. Com. f 176. b. , that the said Anselme and his posterity were certified to hold it of that Family, by the service of half a Ktis Fee, and they of the Earls of Warwick, as Clinton did all that he had. Of which Anselm the first mention that I have seen, is 
n F. levat. xv. Mich. 5. E. 3.  in 5 H. 3. To whom succeeded Henry de Sheldon his son 
o Ex autog penes I. Ma●n● gen.  & heir, who in 7 E. 1. was employed as a Commissioner with Sir Henry de Nottingham Kt, & john de Arundel Clerk, to inquire & certify touching the Lords of every manor, with the liberties, privileges and extent of the same; as also concerning the patronage of the Church, and how it was endowed, and likewise of the King's Demesns, Fees, Eschaets, etc. Which singular work was performed throughout two Hundreds of this county; viz. Knightlow, and Kineton, as appeareth yet upon 
p Ex Vet. cod. MS. penès ●em. R. in Scac.  Record; but whether they proceeded any farther or not, I am not certain, there being no memorial left thereof: The form of which Commission and Oath (the said Henry being then 
q Ib.  a Knight) is to be seen on the backside of the Patent-Roll of 7 E. 1. and very worthy observation.  
In the same year he was also in 
r Pat. 7. E. ●. in. d.  Commission with the before specified persons, to inquire by the Oaths of substantial and honest men, concerning all those that had xx li. lands per annum, or one whole Knights Fee of that value, and who being not knights, ought so be: And from that time, till 20 ●. of the said King's reign, was 
s Pat. de i●d. an. in. d.  every year a Commissioner for the Gaol delivery at Warwick. The next was 
t Ex autog. penès D. O. Cap. L●●.  Sir Nicholas de Scheldon Knight, of whom I have not found any thing memorable, other than that he bore 
u Ib.  for his arms a Fez with two Buckles in chief (in reference, perhaps, to the Fam●lie of Odingsells of Solihull, viz. Arg. a Fez with 2. Mullets in chief gules ● but the colours of this, I cannot as yet discover) and that he left issue 
w Ib.  Henry his son & heir, who died without any Children, as I guess; in regard that afterwards none of his name had more to do with this Ld. ●●  
The first that next possessed it, was john Hothum Bishop of Ely ● who had a grant 
x Claus. 1 E. 3. in d. m. 3. &. m. 8.  thereof for life, or to the end of ten years, in case he died before, from Joane the widow of Sir Nichocholas de Sheldon above mentioned, she having an estate for life therein; in consideration whereof she was to have an annuity of x li. per annum paid to her by the said Bishop, which grant of hers the before specified Henry de Sheldon confirmed 
y Claus. 1 E. 3. in d. m. 3. &. m. 8. ; after whose death it reverted 
z Claus. 10. E. 3. in d. m. 24.  to him the said Henry, who immediately thereupon entailed it 
a F. levat. xv. Hill. 10. E. 3. , for want of issue betwixt himself and Beatrice his wife, on Sir john Murdack Knight, and his heirs; which Sir John in 20 Edw. 3. past 
b Ex autog. penès Will. Vic. Staff.  away all his title therein, unto john de Peto junior, and Beatrice his wife, to hold during their lives, and the life of the Survivor of them, reserving x li. per annum, to be paid to himself and his heirs, after the decease of the said Henry and Beatrice without issue: which Henry and Beatrice confirmed that 
c F. levat. xv. Mich. 21. E. 3.  estate to them the said John and Beatrice the next year ensuing.  
This Beatrice the wife of john de Peto, was daughter 
d Esc 47. E. 3. n. 28.  and heir to john de Sheldon, of whose alliance to the said Henry, I am not certain. But unto Sir john Murdak (of whom in Compton-Murdak I have spoke) succeeded Sir Thomas Murdak Kt, Lord of this manor, as heir to his Father; which Sir Thomas in 48 
e F. levat. xv. Hill. 48. E. 3.  E. 3. past away all his title therein unto Sir Roger Meres of Kyrketon Knight, for CC li. sterling; whose son scil. John Meres, obtained a confirmation 
f F. de div. Come levat. Crast. A●im 49. E. 3.  thereof from the before mentioned Beatrice, the widow of the said john de Peto, to take place after her decease (which makes me think that she was next heir in blood to the same Henry de Sheldon) and in 9 R. 2. sold 
g F. levat. Crast. A●●n. 9 R. 2.  the same reversion unto Sir Ralph Basset of Draiton Knight, who died 
h Esc. 14. R. 2. n. 9  seized thereof in 14 R. 2. leaving Thomas Earl Stafford, and Alice the wife to William Chaworth his cousins and next heirs, as the Descent 
i Esc. 14. R. 2. n. 9  here inserted showeth.  

.... Basset de Draiton. 

Margareta- .... Stafford. 

Rad. Comes Staffordiae. 

Hugo Comes Staffordiae. 

Tho. Co. Staff. consangu. & unus haered. Rad. Basset de Drayt.        
Matilda. 

johanna. 

Rogerus. 

johannes. 

Catharina. 

Alicia uxor. Will. Chaworth altera cohaer. Rad. Bas●● de Drayton.            
Rad. Basset. 

Rad. Basset 

Rad. Basset ob. s. prole 14 R. 2.         
To which Thomas succeeded 
k Esc. 22. R. 2.  William Earl Stafford, his Brother and heir; and to William Edmund 
l Esc. 4. H. 4. ●. 41. , who in 4 H. 4. granted 
m Ex autog. penès Rob. Shirley Bar.  (inter alia) to Sir Hugh Shirley Knight, this manor of Sheldon, by the name of Est-Hall and West-Hall, upon condition that if he the said Hugh should decease without issue m●le of his body, then to revert to the before specified Earl and his heirs; in confirmation whereof, john Browne Parson of Brochole, in 2 H. 6. released 
n Ib.  to Sir Ralph Shirley Knight (whom he calls cofin to Sir Ralph Basset of Drayton Knight) and to the heirs male of his body, all his right therein, and in other lands, which he the said John had, together with Walter Skyrlaw Bishop of Duresme and other Feoffees, by the grant of the before specified Ralph Basset in Fee-simple, without any condition whatsoever.  
Whereupon the said Sir Ralph Shirley, by the name of Sir Ralph Shirley of Radclif supper Sore, in Com. Nott. Knight, in 10 H. 6. was certified 
o Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to be Lord of this manor, and to hold it by the service of the fourth part of a Kts. Fee: but long it was not ere that the said Earl Stafford had it again, though by what agreement I have not seen; for by a bailiffs account 
p Penès Will Vic. Staff.  of Humphrey Earl Stafford's lands in 23 Hen. 6. it appears, that the said Earl then possessed it. Which Earl, being created D. of Buck. soon after died 
q Esc. 38. & 39 H. 6.  seized thereof, viz. in 39 H. 6. leaving Henry his son and heir 4 years of age: unto whom succeeded Edw. D. of Buck. attainted in 13 H. 8. by means whereof it came to the Crown, and by Letters Pat. 
r Pat. 13. H. 8. p. 3.  dated 29 Martii, the same year, was last granted out unto Thomas Grey Marq. Dorset, for life, and about two years after 
s Pat 15. H. 8. p. 1.  in Fee ta●l, to him and the heirs male of his body, viz. 27 junii 15 H. 8. whose son and heir H●●r● D. of Suff. being attainted in 1 M. (as in Astley I have 〈◊〉) it resorted again to the Crown● and was by Q. Eliz. first granted 
t P●t. 2. E●iz. ●. 13.  to ..... 〈◊〉 and others in 2 of her reign; but by other Letters 
u Pat. 17. El●z ● 11.  Pat. in 17 H. 8. to He●. Grey E●q in Fee ta●l; wh ●h 〈…〉 his estate therein, to Sir George Digby or Colshill Kt. who died seized 
w E●●. 29. Eliz.  thereof in 29 Eliz. leaving Robert his son and heir xii. years of age and upwards: which Robert, for f●rther corroboration of his title, in 3 jac. obtained a Pat. 
x Pat. 3. I●c. p. 14.  thereof from the Crown, bearing date 15 nou. to himself and his heirs, being th●n a Kt. Since which time his posterity have enjoyed it.  
Besides this manor of Est Hall and West-Hall, there was another 〈…〉 Sheldon, which originally being nothing else 〈◊〉 a member of Solihull, came in time to have the reputation of a manor: but the first 〈◊〉 I ●ave seen of i● 〈◊〉 3 R. 2. where it is by 〈◊〉 found, that Alice 〈…〉 Sir Hugh le dispenser (inter alia) 
y  Sulihull, 〈…〉 rend, here in Sheldon, pay the partly by Fee-holder, and partly by those that held in villeinage: which Alice had issue Sir Hugh le Des●enser Kt. who in 3 H. 4. died seized of viij l. Rent, 
z Esc. 3. H. 4. ● 29.  here, leaving A●●● the wife of Sir Edw. Boteler Kt. his Sister and heir: Howbeit, within two years after, this which was no more than a certain Rent issuing out of sundry lands here, was called a manor, as appears by a Fine th●n levied 
a 〈…〉 H. 4.  the eof, together with the manor of Solihull, betwixt Sibyl the widow of the said Sir Hugh le Despenser, and the before specified Sir Edward Boteler Kt. and Anne his wife: Of which, forasmuch as it afterwards accompanied Solihull for a long time, I shall not need to say more, it being a member thereof, as is farther manifested by the Inqui●. 
b Esc. 18. E. 4.  taken after the death of George D. of Clarence, upon whose attainder it came to the Crown; where it rested till 12 H. 8. that the King by his Letters 
c Pat. 12. H. 8. p. 1.  Pat. dated 12 Febr. granted it together with the advouson of the Church, to Thomas D. of Norff. and the heirs male of his body: which Duke in 20 H. 8. past it 
d Ex autog. penès Rob D. D●gby.  away, with Solihull, unto Edmund Knightley Esq. and Eusta●e Kitteley Gent. to the use of Sir George Throbmorton Knight and his heirs; whose grandchild Thomas, being seized 
e Lib. 4. ●ed.  of it in 23 Eliz. sold it unto the before specified Sir George Digby, as I have heard.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Gules) was in An. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
f MS. in Scac.  at viij marks, and 
g M S. pene● S. A. eq. aur. f. 60. b.  in 26 H. 8. at viij l. x s. x. d. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Rad. de Perham. 

Langt. f. 78. a.  Thom. de Stodham 3 Id. Maii 1318.  Will. de Clinton Co. Huntendoniae. 

Northb. f. 40. a.  Nich. de Sheldon Pbr. 16 Cal. Dec. 1342.  joh. de Peto junior. 
joh. Sromer Cap. 6 Cal. julii 1349. 
Ib. f. 45   joh. de Peto junior. 
Ric. de Kinton Cap. 18 Cal. jan. 1350. 
Ib. f. 54. a.   D. Rad. Basset de Drayton miles. 
Nich. Nichols Pbr. ult. Sept. 1387. 
Sk f. 2. a.   Beatix relicta D. Hug. Shirley mil. 
Thom. Galpyn Cap. 7 Martii 1407. 
Burgh. f. 19 b.   Beatix relicta D. Hug. Shirley mil. 
Rob. green Cap. 12 Maii 1408. 
Ib. f. 20. b.   D. Rad. Shirley miles. 
joh. Parker Cap. 20 Oct. 1427. 
Heyw. f. 20. a.   D. Rad. Shirley miles. 
Thom. Gamul Pbr. 29 jan. 1427. 
Ib. b.   D. Rad. Shirley miles & Alicia ux. 〈◊〉. 
Thomas somnour ult. Nou. 1432. 
Ib. f. 29. b.   H●mfr. D●● Buck. 
D. Nich. clerk Pbr. 3 Sept. 1446. 
Ib. f. 44. b.   D. Margar. Comi●●ss● Richm. & D●rb. 
Will. Aleyn Pbr. 22 Maii 1494. 
Bowl. f. 140. b.   D. Episc. per laps. 
Thom. blundel art. Mag. ..... nou. 1499. 
Ib. f. 203. a.   〈…〉 by miles, 〈…〉. 
D. Henr. Rode Pbr. 18 Maii 1527. 
Bl. f. 13. b.   joh. Edo. ex. co●cess. H. March. D●●s. 
He●r. Blakemore Cler. 18 Sept. 1560. 
Bentham bund. H.   Sim. Dun on & 〈◊〉, ex concess. Georgii Digby ar. 
Will. ●l●kemere Cler. 28 Apr. 1582. 
Sam●●. & B. f. 48. b.   Ro●. Dominus Digby, Baro de G●ashill in Hibernia. 
Will. Orton Cler. 20 jan. 1625. 
Morton bund. incert   Ro●. Dominus Digby, Baro de G●ashill in Hibernia. 
Guill. Bull. Cler. 28 junii 1628.   
Of the chantry founded here, the occasion was this. The before specified john de Peto having been so great a Benefactor 
h Ex autog. penès praef. D. Digby.  to the Canons of Kenilworth by giving to them the Church of Locksley, and a large portion of that Village, as that by way of remuneration, they charged themselves and their successors, with the payment of xii. marks and v s. of silver yearly, viz. viij. marks for the maintenance of a chantry Priest for ever, and four marks and five shillings for other pious uses; in 25 E. 3. built a chapel adjoining to ●his Church, dedicated to our Lady, and procured Roger de Northburgh then Bishop of this diocese to ordain a chantry therein; who, accordingly 〈◊〉 appoint and establish, that it should be 〈…〉 in chantry of john de Peto ●unior, and that 〈…〉 serving therein, should be 〈…〉 by the Prior of Coventre for 〈…〉, at the nomination of the said 〈◊〉 and the Lady Beatrice his wife, having an habitation adjoining to the churchyard, than a●●o newly ●uilt by the said john de Peto: as also that the same Priest should especially pray for the good estate of him the said Iohn● and likewise of Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, the Lady Catherine his Countess, Sir Will. de Clinton Earl of Huntendon, Beatrice wife to the said John, his Father; and moreover of Roger de Northburgh then Bishop of cou. and Lich. during this life, and for their souls after their departures hence; and for the souls of all the Earls of Warwick, as also the souls of the Fathers and Mothers of the said John and Beatrice, their kindred and friends; all the Priors of Coventre and Kenilworth, the Benefactors to the said chantry, and all the faithful deceased.  
That likewise in this chapel the anniversary of the said John should be kept in a solemn manner, by the Parson of this Parish for the time being, or at least by his Curate and the Chantrie-Priest; and that for the space of xv. Days following, the said Chantrie-Priest should say the Office for the dead, viz. Placebo and Dirige, for the soul of the said John and all the faithful deceased. And moreover that upon the Feast day of the Annunciation of our Lady, one of the Canons of Kenilworth might every year be sent hither, and 〈…〉 the Mass of that day; and having so done, and made silence, read unto the people then present, the Ordination of this chantry, and 〈◊〉 after, make distribution of ● s. sterling to the poor, for the soul of the same John, and all the rest before mentioned; viz. to every poor body a penny, unless the number of the poor, then happening to be there, should be so great, that it would not hold out; and if so, then two or three to have a penny amongst them: Which Ordination bears date at He●wode 5 Dec. 1351. (25 E. 3.)  
And because the House for habitation of the Chantrie-Priest before specified, had no Garden belonging to it, there was a piece of ground, containing 7 Perches square, adjoining thereunto, on the North part, given 
i Ex autog. penès S. Mountfort ●.  by Geffrey Scro●e, than Parson of Solihull. Will. Scrope, Parson of Medburne, and Will. Alkington clerk, for the soul of Sir john Hothum Kt. Which piece of ground was granted to them by the said Sir john Hothum, to the intent that the Chantrie-Priest dwelling there, should have a Quarter of Oats yearly growing thereon, as also potherbs to be spent in his House.   

Colshill.  
SOon after the said torrent is passed Sheldon, it enters Cole, which river hasting towards Blythe, gives name to Colshill situate upon an ascent on the South side thereof. This was one of those towns, which we call Ancient Demesn, inasmuch as K. Edward the Confessor, and K. Will. the Conqueror possessed it, as appears by the general Survey 
k Domesd. lib.  then taken, where it is rated for three hides; at which time there was a Church, and likewise a Mill valued at xl d. as also ten Burgesses in Tamworth belonging thereto, with woods of three miles in length, and two in breadth: but unto whom the Conqueror or his son first disposed of it, I never could find; yet that one of them so did, I incline to believe, in regard that in the Charter 
l Ex autog. penès praef. S. M.  of confirmation made by K. H. 2. unto Osbert de Clinton, ratifying the grant, which Geffrey de Clinton his Kinsman had made thereof to him the said Osbert, there is express mention, that Geffrey de Clinton, Father to the said Geffrey, did purchase it. Of which two Geoffrey's, I have spoke in my story of Kenilworth, and shall therefore say no more of either, than that it was Geffrey the second, who so granted 
m Ex autog. penès Rob. D. Digby.  it unto the before mentioned Osbert and his heirs, for his homage, and the service of one Knight's Fee: in whose line it contined for divers Descents, scil. till that in Edw. 3. time, by an heir female, it was transferred to the family of Mountfort.  
Of this Osbert I find, that 
n Rot. P. 8 H. 2.  in 8 H. 2. he is called Osbertus de Col●hill; so also in 
o Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  10, and 11 H. 2. upon levying of the Scutage in those years: and that he wedded 
p Ex v●t. Cod. M S. penès praef. Rob. D. Digby  Margaret the daughter to Will. de Hatton (son of Hugh that sounded the priory of Wroxhall) by whom he had issue 
q Ex v●t. Cod. M S. penès praef. Rob. D. Digby  Osbert his son and heir: which Margaret in 2 joh. came to an accord with her said son, touching her dowry, releasing her right to the third part of the woods, in general, belonging to this Lordship, in leiu of an assignation by him then made unto her of certain woods by particular names; amongst which, in describing them by boundaries there is this 
r F. levat. 2. Joh.  expression,— Et ultra ●quam (which is on the North side of the River Cole) hoscum à quercu qui vocatur Quercus Castelli, usque ad Luttleshaie; From whence I observe that in ancient time there had been a Castle thereabouts, though where it stood I cannot well guests, except in 〈◊〉 field on the North side of the town, called Grimeshill-feild; for there, on the right hand the 〈…〉 towards Lichfeild, have of late times been digged up certain foundations of building, accidentally discovered; amongst which a piece of Roman copper-coin was found, on the one side whereof is the head of Trajan the Emperor with a laurel about it, and this circumscription I M P. CAES. NERVA TRAIAN. Aug. GERM P.M. and on the other Piety (as I take it) with her head veiled, her right hand extended, quasi vota suscipiens, and an Altar before her; the circumscription being ●R. PO●. COS. IT. So that 'tis not unlike that there hath been very anciently some notable Fort or Castle there, the place being so proper for such a thing, in regard of its height, though tract of time hath thus overwhelmed its very ruins with the Common arable land.  
This last mentioned Osbert de Clinton obtained a Charter 
s Cart 9 joh. m. 7.  from the King, for a weekly market here upon the Sunday, and a fair yearly to hold for two days; viz. the Eve and Feast-day of the Apostles Peter and Paul; which grant bears date at Merleberge 26 Aug. 9 joh. But there is little more that I have seen memorable of him, other than that he was in 
t Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 16.  arms with the Barons against King John, towards the end of his reign, and that he returned to his loyalty in 1 H. 3. whereupon his lands, seized upon for that offence, were again restored 
u Claus. 1. H. 3. m. 16.  to him. After which it was not long ere he d●ed, and that the custody of his son and heir, and the lands of his inheritance, notwithstanding he was then a Kt. were committed 
w Claus. 7. H 3 m. 26.  to Will. de Briwer; for I find, that the said William obtained a special Mandate 
x Claus. 7. H 3 m. 26.  from the King, to the Shiriff of this county, for protecting him in the possession thereof, and that he sold 
y Claus. 7. H 3 m. 26.  the same Wardship unto Will. de Cantilupe for C. marks. The name of which heir, was Thomas de Clinton, of whom the next mention that I have found, is that in 17 H. 3. he came to an agreement with Elysant the widow to the before specified Osbert, touching her dowry; whereupon it was concluded 
z F. levat. 5. septim. Pasch. 17. H. 3.  that she should hold the third part of a third part of the Kt's Fee here in Colshill and Halghton, which was given to her by the said Osbert.  

Galfridus de Clinton Normanus, Camer. Regis H. 1. 


m Reg. de Kenilw. p. 18.  Will. de Clint.  

n Ib. p. 1.145.  Rob. de Clinton Canon. ●pud Kenilworth. 


o Ex autog penès praef. S A.  Sim de Clinton  

p Ex autog penès praef. S A.  Rog. de Clinton.    
Lescelina ux. Norm. de Verdon.  
Galfr. de Clinton Camerar. 12 H. 2.- Agnes filia Rog. Comitis Warw. 

Henr. de Clinton 14 joh.- Amicia de Bidun. 

Henr. de Clinton, defunctus 17 H. 3. s. prole.  
Amicabilis primogenita so●otum & cohaer. ux. Luce de Columbari●s.  
Isabel ux. Rad. filii Johannis.  
Agnes ux. Warini de Bragenham.    
Will. de Clinton.      

a Ex autog penes S. Mountfort. ar.  ..... de Clinton. 


b Ex autog penes S. Mountfort. ar.  Osbertus de Clinton 11 H. 2. Marg. filia Will. fill. Hugonis, 2. nupta Ric. de Bellocampo, 3. Joh. de Abetot. 

Osbertus de Clinton 7 R. 1.- Elysant relicta 17 H. 3. 

Thomas de Clinton miles 44 H 3.- Mazera filia & haeres jacobi de Bisege. 


q Ex autog penès praef. S. Mountfort  Thom. de Clinton 12 E. 1.- 
r Ex Cod. M S. penès Rob. D. Digby.  Matilda filia Rad. de Brac●brigg mil. 

joh. de Clinton de Maxstoke.  

s Plac. apud Linc. 12. E. 1. rot. 10.  Osbertus obiit s. p.    
johannes de Clinton de Colshill 41 H. 3.- Isabel obiit. 28 E. 1. 

joh. de Clinton miles 18 E. 1.- Alicia filia Rob. de Grendon mil. 

joh. de Clinton miles 5 E. 3.- .... filia Rog. Hilary mil. postea nupta Saiero de R●chford. 

johannes de Mountfort mile●.- Johanna filia & haeres 27 E. 3. joh. de Sutton miles, secundus mar●us 37 E. 3. Henr. ap Griffith miles, tertius maritus. 

Joh. Mountfort obiit s. prole.  
Baldw. Mountfort miles 8 R 2.- Margareta filia Joh. Clinton de Maxstoke mil. 11 R. 2. 

Will. Mountfort miles obiit 6 Dec. 31 H. 6.- Jana filia Will. de Alderwiche, nata in partibus Britanniae, ux. secunda. 

Edm. Mountfort miles Dapifer Regis H. 6.- Joanna soror Ric. Vernon mil.   

Baldw. Mountfort miles obiit 14 E. 4.- Margareta filia & haeres Joh. Peche mil. 

Rob. Mountfort de Bickenhill 9 E. 4.- Margareta. 

Ric. Mountfort fill. & haeres.    
Sim. Mountfort miles at●inctus 11 H. 7.- Anna filia Ric. Verney de Compton mil. 

joh. Mountfort 19 E. 4. duxit Annam fill Ric. Harcourt mil. relictam Henr. Domini Say●  
Henr. Mountfort 7 H. 7.  
Thomas Mountfort de Sutton-Colfeild. ar. 7 H. 7. Eliz. filia joh. Greseley de Drakelow in come. Derb. ar. 

Anna fill. Rad Longford mil. ux. 1. Sim. Mountfort de Kingshurst 22 H. 8.- jocosa filia Nich. Ruggeley de Dunton, relicta Hug. Harman de moorehall. 

Franc. Mountfort ar. obiit an. 1599- Anna filia & cohaeres Will. Willington ar. 

Baldw. Mountfort de Tanworth. 

Brigitta filia & haeres ux. Joh. Wyrley de Dodford in come. Northampt. ar.    
Will. Mountfort de Kingshurst.- Anna filia Briani Fowler de S. Thomas juxta Stafford. 

Edw. Mountfort miles obiit an. 1633.- Elizabetha filia Valentini Browne mil. 

Sim. Mountfort de Bescote in ●om. Staff. ar.              
Thomas Mountfort 16 H. 7.    
Ric. Mountfort Rector Eccl. de Ilmyndon 39 H. 6.  
Rob. Mountfort seisirus de manner. de Bescote in Com. Staff. & Monkspath in Com. Warw. 

Cath. filia & haeres ux. Georgii Boothe de Dunham in come. Cestr. ar.      
joh. Mountfort duxit Catherinam filiam William Bagot mil. & obiit sine prole ante 23 R. 2.            

t Reg. de Burton f. 71. a.  Osbertus de Clinton de Aldulvestre 44 H. 3.  

u Ex autog. penès Will. Vic. Staff.  Will. de Clinton Rector Eccl. de Aldulvestre 44 H. 3.  

w Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Jacobus de Clint. de Badsley 33 E. 1. 

Thomas de Clinton 2 E. 3. 

johanna una filiarum & cohaer. primò nupta joh. Coningsby, postea joh. Fowkes.  
Petronilla ux. Joh. Wodard.            

c Cron. M S. Rob. de Torin●io in Bibls. Deuv●s. f. 159. b.  Rog. Archdiac. Linc. factus Episc. Coventriae an. 1134.  

d Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  Hugo de Clinton. 


e Ex autog. penès S. A. eq. aur.  Herveus de de Clinton.    

f Ex Cart. Warw. Com. f 54. a.  Mauritius de Clint.    

g Ex Reg. de Einsham f. 32. a.  Will. de Clinton. 


h Ex autog. penes praef. S. A.  Rad. de Clinton  

i Ex autog. penes praef. S. A.  Jord. de Clinton 


k Rot. I. Rous  Will. de Clint.  

l Rot. I. Rous  Steph. de Clinton.       
In 19 H. 3. this Thomas was 
Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  one of the Justices of Assize in this county, so also in 
b Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  25 H. 3. But the reason of that grant so made by the King of his Wardship as abovesaid, was (as I conceive) in respect of the minority of those coheirs, viz. the daughters and heirs 
* F. levat. ut suprà.  to Henry de Clinton (which the pedigree showeth) for after they came to age and had husbands, it is evident that they questioned him for the performance of those services, by which he held this Lordship of them; whereupon they came to an agreement by a Fine levied 
c Me●s. Mich.  in 25 H. 3. viz. that he should do Homage to Warine de Bragenham and Agnes his wife (one of those coheirs) and perform all other services incident to the said tenure: which being so settled, the said Warine and Agnes, within two years after, in consideration of xl. marks past 
d Ex vet. exempl. penes praef. D. Digby.  away their interest in this Knight's fee in Colshill and Halethton unto the before specified Will. de Cantilupe, levying a Fine 
e F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Mart. 27. H. 3.  for the surer settling thereof: but this William soon after released 
f Ex vet. exempl. penès praef. D. Digby.  to the said Thomas and his heirs the one half thereof, reserving only to himself and his heirs the service of half a Kts. fee for the lands in Colshill and Haleton, as abovesaid; which service upon partition 
g Claus. 4. E. 1. m. 9  made in 2 E. 1. betwixt the daughters and heirs of Cantilupe, came to Eudo la Zouche with Milisent his wife.  
This Thomas de Clinton was a man of fair possessions; for it appears 
h Esc. 26. H. 3.  that he held five Kts. fees of the Earl of Warwick. In 32 H. 3. I find that he had a great suit 
i Pat. 32 H. 3. in ●.  with Hugh de Culi, touching Common of pasture here in Colshill, which the said Hugh claimed as belonging to his lands in Merston-Culi adjacent: and that in the same year he was 
k Pat. 32 H. 3. in ●.  one of the Justices for the gaol-delivery at Warwick; as also in 35 H. 3. constituted 
l Claus. 35. H. 3. m. 8.  the King's Eschaetor in this county (in those days an Office of great note) for performance whereof he made Oath in the presence of Henry de Wengham (afterwards chancellor of England) and the Shiriff of the Shire, and had a special precept 
m Claus. 36. H. 3. m. 30.  to the same Shiriff, to exempt him from serving on Juries by reason of that employment, which held till 
n Claus. 37. H. 3. m. 7.  37 H. 3. In 38 H. 3. he obtained a Charter 
o Ex autog. penès praef. D. Digby.  of Free-warren in all his demesn-lands here. In 45. and 49 H. 3. he was again in 
p Pat. de ●●sd. an in d.  Commission for the gaol-delivery at Warwick; and bore 
q Ex Sigil●● in Bibls. Hatton.  for his arms only a Chief, which I conceive was Azure, the field being Argent (in regard that his posterity retained the same ordinary with those colours) and wedded 
r Ex vet. exempl. penès praef. D. Digby.  Mazera the daughter and heir of james de Bisegg (Lord of Badsley in this county) by whom he had issue divers children as the Descent showeth: whereof, unto John, (whom I take to be his second son) he gave 
s Ex vet. exempl. penès praef. D. Digby.  the inheritance of this manor, with all his right in the advouson of the Church, reserving to himself an C l. sterling during his own life, in consideration thereof; and the performance of such service to his heirs, as to the Chief Lord of the Fee was due and accustomed; as also after his own decease 1 d. yearly to be paid at Christmas to his heirs, for all services except foreign; entailing it upon his other son Osbert and his heirs, in case the same John should die without issue: which grant was made in 44 H. 3. as appears by the Fine then levied 
t xv. Mich.  for confirmation thereof.  
This John adhering to the Barons against K. Henr. 3. was 
u Pat. 51. H. 3. m. 32.  one of those that held out Kenilworth-Castle (touching the siege whereof I have elsewhere spoke) for which offence this manor being (inter alia) seized on, was bestowed 
w Cart. 49. H. 3. m. 1.  upon Roger de Clifford; but thereof was he not long out of possession, through that favourable Decree called Dictum de Kenilworth: after which he grew in such esteem for his fidelity, that from 6 E. 1. till 
x Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  20 of the same King's reign, he was sundry times in Commission for the gaol-delivery at Warwick; and in 
y Pat. 25. ●. 1. p. 2. m. 5.  25 E. 1. entrusted, together with Andrew de Astley (a great person in these parts) to choose and retain all such Knights and Esquires, within this county, as they should think fit for the service, to attend Prince Edward, than the King's Lieutenant in England, with Horse and arms at London on the Octaves of S. Mich. to be employed as he the said Prince and the King's council should direct. In 13 E. 1. he claimed 
z Rot. de Quo. W.  by Prescription within this his Lordship of Colshill Assize of Bread and Beer, Gallows, pillory, tumbril, a Court-Leet, Infangthef ● and Utfangthef, market, fair and Free-warren: but it being demanded of him how he could justify the said claim, he replied that thereto he was not bound to make answer, without the King's special Writ to inquire of his Ancestors being seized thereof, whereupon there was no more at that time said: and bore for his arms Argent upon a chief Azure two flower de Lices Or, as by his Seal and Monument, in an arch of the Wall of Colshill-Church, where he lieth in male crosslegged, is yet to be seen; which kind of burial was only used by those that had taken upon them the Cross, to serve in the Holy-land, as Mr. Cambden 
a Camb. Brit. in Middlesex  observes.  
To him succeeded john de Clinton his son and heir, who being afterwards 
b Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  a Kt. and in 28 E. 1. constituted 
c Pat 28. E. 1. m. 14.  one of the Conservators of the Peace in this county, the next year following had summons 
d Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 13. , amongst d●ve●● great men to be at Barwick upon tweed on the Feast of the nativity of St. john Bapt. well furnished with Horse and arms to attend the King in his Scotch expedition: So also in 34 E. 1. to be 
e Claus. 34. E 1. in d. m 16. in ced.  at Carleol in the quinzime of the nativity of St. john Bapt. with the King's Army, to march against Robert Brus, then in arms in Scotland; and in 16 E. 2. had the custody 
f Pat. 16. E. 2. p. 2. m. 2.  of the passage from England towards Scotland, from Whitoff haven unto Creshopheved. This Sir John bore for his arms, Or three piles Azure, and a Canton Ermine, as by his 
g Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  Seal 
g Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  and other authorities appeareth; and wedded 
h Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  Alice the daughter of Sir Rob. de Grendon Kt. by whom he had issue 
i Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  John his son and heir, who in 5 E. 3. was a Kt. and bore 
k Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  for his arms Argent upon a Chief Azure two flower de Lices Or, as his grandfather did; and departing 
l Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  this life in 27 E. 3. left issue by ..... daughter of Sir Roger Hilary Kt. Joane 
m Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  his daughter and heir within age, who first became the wife 
n Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  of Sir john Mountfort Kt. by which means this Lordship of Colshill divolved to that Family; secondly 
o Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  of Sir john Sutton Kt. (Lord of Dudley) and thirdly 
p Ex autog penes praef. Rob. D. Digby  of Sir Henry Griffith of Wichnoure Kt.  
Which Sir john de Montfort was the illegitimate 
q Vide in Beldesert.  son of Peter de Montfort of Beldesert in this county; but by reason of his said marriage made his residence here, and in 35 E. 3. served 
r Claus. 35. E. 3. in d. m. 8.  in the Parliament at Westminster as one of the Kts. for this Shire. In 38 E. 3. he was 
s T. Wals. in an. 1354.  one of the principal Commanders of those few English forces, which having besieged the Castle of Doverey in France, encountered 
t T. Wals. in an. 1354.  Charles de Bloys with near thrice that number, which he routed, slew the said Charles with near a thousand others, took Prisoners, two Earls, 27 Lords, besides xv. men at arms; and left issue Sir Baldwin de Montfort Kt. But Joane his widow, held this Lordship during her life, and in 45 E. 3. being then Sir Henry Griffith's wife, entailed 
u F. levat. xv. Hill. 45. H. 3.  it upon his issue by her; and for lack of such issue, upon John the son of Sir john de Sutton, and the heirs of his body; and for lack of such issue, upon Baldwin the son of Sir john de Montfort, her first husband, with divers other remainders. Whence I observe, that her husband Griffith, though he was the last, became the first in her respects, and Montfort, the first, set in the last place.  
But all that I have seen, worth observance, of this Sir Baldwin is, that he was 
w Pat. 8. R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 30.  one of the Commissioners of Array in this county in 8 R. 2. as also that he attended 
x Ex autog. pe●ès praef. S. M.  the Duke of Lancaster ●nto Spain in 9 R. 2. and there died, ●eaving issue 
y Ex autog. pe●ès praef. S. M.  by Margaret 
z Ex autog. pe●ès praef. S. M.  the daughter to Sir john de Clinton of Maxstoke Kt. john, Wi●liam, Baldwin, Thomas, and Margaret; which John was under age at his father's death, whereupon Sir Will. Bagot Kt. had his Wardship 
a Ex autog. pe●ès praef. S. M. , and married 
b Ex autog. pe●ès praef. S. M.  Catherine his daughter to him; but he died 
c Ex autog. pe●ès praef. S. M.  without issue, before 23 R. 2. unto whom succeeded 
d Ex autog. pe●ès praef. S. M.  William his brother in the inheritance; Of which William I find, that having been, in H. 4 time, one of the chief Esquires retained 
e Ex Rot. vet in bibl. Hatton.  with the Earl of Warwick for the siege of Callais; and in 5 H. 5. Steward 
f Ex Comp. Ball●v. Warw. Com. penès W. Peirpoint ar.  of the Household to the same Earl, being retained 
g Ib.  with him at xl. marks per an. fee: As also from 9 H. 5. (at which time he was a Kt.) till his death, in 
h Pat. de ijsd. an in d.  commission for conservation of the Peace in this county, he was one; and indeed chief 
i Comp. Ball. Warw. Com. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  of the council unto the same Earl, and Executor 
k Lufnam q. 27.  to the Lady Isabella his Countess: and that almost in all employments for the public service of the country, he had a principal place: for in 4.8.14.19. and 24 H. 6. he was in 
l Pat. de ijsd. an.  Commission for treating with the people, concerning Loans of money to the King. In 
m Rot. F. de 〈◊〉 an.  14. and 28 H. 6. for assessing and levying of subsidies. In 
n Rot. F. de 〈◊〉 an.  15 and 23 H. 6. one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament then he●d. In 
o Pat. 12. H. 6. p 2. m. ●5.  12 H. 6. one of those, who swore to the observance of those Articles agreed on in the Parliament of that year and three times Shiriff of this county and Leicestershire, viz. 
p Rot. F. de ijsd. an.  in 10.20. and 29 H. 6. As also that he bore 
q Ex Sigillo penès S. Archer eq aur.  for his arms A●●ent upon a chief Azure two flower de 〈◊〉 O, being the Coat of Clinton, his grandmothers Father.) In whose time that fair spire-steeple, here, being newly built from the ground, and the chancel, as appeareth by the structure and arms in sundry of the Windows, he was (without doubt) a special Benefactor thereto.  
His Testament 
r Stafford & K●mpe f. 302 a.  bears date the Wednesday next after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle 30 H. 6. but there is very little worth notice therein, other than the disposal of all his lands in Mollington, for the Foundation of a chantry here at Colshill, which was never accomplished. By his first w●●e; sc. Marg●ret daughter and heir to Sir john Peche of Hampton in Arden, he had issue Sir Baldwin Mountfort Kt. John 
s Ex autog penès praef S. M.  that died without issue, Robert 
t Ex autog penès praef S. M. , Richard 
u Ex autog penès praef S. M.  Parson of Ilmindon, and Ralph 
w Ex autog penès praef S. M. . Which Robert being possessed 
x Ex autog penès praef S. M.  of the manor of Monkspath in this county, and of Bescote in Staffordshire, left issue 
y Ex autog penès praef S. M.  one only daughter and heir, named Catherine, married 
z Ex autog penès praef S. M.  to George Booth, son and heir to Sir Will. Booth of Dunham in Cheshire (of the ancient family of the Booths of Barton in Lancashire) From which George is lineally descended Sir George Booth now of Dunham Baronet. But by Joane a second wife (born 
a Rot. F. 31. H. 6. m. 2.  in Little- britain) had the said Sir Will. Mountfort a son called Edmund, first one 
b Pat. 22. H 6. p. 1, m. 1.  of the Esquires to King H. 6. and afterwards a Kt. and Shiriff 
c Rot. F. 38. H. 6. m. 16.  of this county and Leicestershire in 38 H. 6. As also one of the Carvers 
d Pat. 38. H. 6. p. 2. m. 10.  to the same King, and a Commissioner 
e Ib. in d. m. 14.  for arraying of men the same year: A man, indeed, much in favour with that unfortunate Prince, as appears by an acknowledgement of his services expressed in the preamble 
f Ib. m. 10. ut suprà.  of a certain Patent whereby he had the Lordships of Shustoke and Bole-Hall in this county, then given to him, which were seized on for the activeness of John Lord Clinton and Say, on the behalf of the House of York.  
Which Sir Edmund, by his Testament 
g Vox q. 11. , bearing date 12 Martii 10 H. 7. bequeathed his body to sepulture in our Lady chapel, within the Parish Church of Henly upon Thames (in come. Oxon.) at the window side before the Image of our Lady in the same chapel; appointing thereby that a meetly Tomb should be made according to his degree, and his arms set upon it, with this inscription; Here lieth Sir Edmund Mountford Knyht, sometime counsellor and Kerver with the most blessed King Henry the sixth, and after chamberlain to the high and mighty Prince Jasper D. of Bedford, brother to the said Prince the said King.  
But I return to Sir Baldwin, who at his Father's death in 31 H. 6. was 
h Esc. 31. H. 6.  xl. years of age, and in 34 H. 6. a 
i Pat. 34. H 6 in d. m. 19  Kt. being then in Commission for conservation of the Peace in this county. Betwixt this Sir Baldwin and Sir Edm. Mountfort, his half brother, there was a great contestation 
k Ex autog. penes Will Vicecom. Stafford.  for this manor of Colshill, and the manor of Ilmindon: for it seems that Sir Will. Mountfort their Father, being wrought upon by the importunity of Joane his second wife, did endeavour the disherison of his Children by the first; for the better bearing out whereof, he enfeoft Humphrey D. of Buckingham (a potent man in that age) to the use of the same Joane and of Edmund his son by her: which Edmund to make the said Duke the more frm to his interest, settled the reversion, in case he should have no issue, upon him and Humphrey Earl Stafford his son; so that when Sir Baldwin made his claim thereunto, the Duke through his greatness so terrified him with threats, that he forced him solemnly to disclaim the former entail; and not only so, but to procure Richard and John, his brothers of the whole blood, under their hands and Seals to do the like. Notwithstanding all which, Sir Baldwin, afterwards taking heart, did set afoot his title again, so that at length the matter was referred to Thomas Bourchier Archb. of Canterb. Richard D. of York, Ric. Earl of Salisbury, John Earl of Worcester, and Henry Viscount Bourchier, who awarded the said Duke to have Colshill to himself, and to his heirs, and that Ilmindon should be to the same Sir Baldwin and his heirs; whereupon they released each to other; and the said Sir Edmund released to Humphrey Earl Stafford before specified, all his right to this manor; and Sim. Montfort son and heir to Sir Baldwin, gave bond of a thousand pounds to the said Duke, not to molest the said Joane and Edmund for the same.  
By which means she the said Joane and her son, went away with the present possession thereof, the reversion remaining in the before specified Duke and his heirs: Howbeit the said Sir Baldw. and his son, upon the attainder of that Duke (who was slain in the battle of Northampton an. 38 H. 6.) procured a special clause 
l Ex vet. exempl. penès praef. S. M.  to be inserted in the Act, for the regaining of their right hereunto, which forasmuch as it is memorable, I have here inserted.  
— Foresien always that this Act of attainder in no wise hurt nor prejudice the right, title, nor pos●session of Symond Mountfort Esquire of in nor for the manors of Colshull and Ilmyndon in the Shire of Warrewyk, and the Manor of Rampnam in Berkshire, and the advouson of the Churches of the same Manors, with their appurtenances, parcels & members; nor any of them, nor any parcel of them: nor the right, title, or possession of eny person or people having joint estate in the said Manors or eny of them with the said Simond; nor the right, title, nor possession of any person or people having estate in the said Manors or any of them, to the use of Baldewyn Mountfort Knight fader of the said Simond, nor eny of them, nor their heirs nor assigns, nor eny of the heirs of the said Baldewin or Simond; which Manors been entailled on the heirs of the body of the said Baldewyn begotten, as openly appeareth by evidens thereof ready to be showed; for the disheryting of which Baldewyn and Symond of the said Manors, Edmond Montfort Kt. Karver to Henry the vi th'. late K. of England in deed and not of right, by the favour and might of the said late so King, Humphrey late D. of Buck. and James late Earl of Wilteshire, be full unconsciously moynes long time laboured, as opunly is known to many of the estates and worshipful peopul of this Royalme, to the utterst empoverishing of the same Baldewyn and Simond.  
Which said Sir Baldewyn, the better to manifest what unjust and ill dealing had been exercised by the before specified D. of Buck. for the utter disheriting of him and his son, made publication thereof to posterity, by a particular Instrument, whereunto he set his hand and Seal; which, for that it discovers so much of the high oppression therein exercised, I have here thought sit to transcribe 
m Ex autog. penès ●●●d. S. M .  
To all true Cristen pepull to whom this present writing shall come, Baldewyn Mountfort Kt. and Prest, sendeth greeting, etc. Know ye me the foresaid Baldewyn being in my good heel and good mind, the day of the making hereof, at Hampton in Arderne, to say, testify, and report for truth, there being present the prior of Maxstoke● with many other, that all such Obligations, Recoveres, Relees, or other writings which I made to Humphrey late D. of Buck. Humphrey late Lord of Stafford, and James late Earl of Wiltes. or to Sir Edm. Mountfort my brother or eny of them, for or of the manors of Coleshull, Ilmyndon, Rampnam, or eny other parcel of my livelode, which was late Sir Will. Mountforts my faders, hit was done by compulsion of the said Duke, and for fere of my death, and of my son Sir Simond's: For in troth the said Duke keeped me in Coventre xiiii. deyes, and after had me to the castle of Maxstoke, and there kept me●: And my son Sir Symond was 〈◊〉 in the castle of Gloucester, and we coude never be delivered out, till we agreed to certain Articles written in a ●ill anexid to this my writing; which Articles were send by the said Duke and Edmond, under the seal of the said Edmond, to my said 〈◊〉, when he was in prison in the said castle of Gloucester, rehearsing that we should suffer Rec●ver●s to be had ayeyne us, such as the late Duke, 〈◊〉 Stafford, and Earl of Wiltshire, or E●m. M●un●fort, by the advice of their council cowde or would devise for their profet; and also to release all our right, which we had in the said manors, to the same Duke, and other above rehearsed, and to do other things, as but appeareth more plainly in the said Bill; or else 〈◊〉 said son should never have comen out of Prison, nor I should not have abidden in my country, but to have had and to have stonden in the indignation of the Lordship of the said Duke, and other Lords above rehirsed, which in thoo deys had been too hevy and too importable for me or my said son to have borens.  
By the which ●ecoveres, Rel●ce, and Obligations, so had and made by compulsion, the said Edmund my brother would disherit me and mine issue for ever, contrary to right and consciens, God knoweth: For in troth, where the said Duke said, that and if eny man would say and prove, that eny of the said Manors were entailled to me the said Sir Baldwyn, either by deed or by fine, he would not be about to disherit me, nor mine heirs for M l. and my Lady of Buckingham affirmed, and seys the same since though death of my said Lord, late her husband: all that notwithstanding, the said Edmond my brother, at the time of the said Releces or obligations made, or eny Recoveres had ayeyne me of the said Manors, had in his keeping all the evidences concerning the said Manors, and he swore himself, and caused me to swear, and my brother the Parson, and Robert, before the said Duke, that we saw never deed of yntaile of the said Manors nor fine, whereby they should be entailed; where, that, indeed, the said Sir Edmund was forsworn, and caused me and my Brether to be forsworn; for he had at that time divers deeds, and Fynes in his ●epyng, whereby the said Manors were and are yntailled, which been now ready to show.  
Wherefore I the said Sir Baudwyn, in my last deyes, require and charge you that he present at the making hereof, that ye inform, in that ye may, my said Lady of Buckingham, and my young Lord of Buck. and all other gentlemen and good men of this country, that the said Manors been entaylled to me both by deed and by fine; which deeds and Fynes I show you here at this time, to the intent that my Children may have their livelode according to the taille, and as right and good consciens will, so that they be not disherit by the hiding of the said deeds and Fynes, and the colour and craft of my said Brother Sir Edmond, being about to hurt, not only his own soul, but the souls of the said good Lord, late D. of Buck. and H. late Lord of Stafford his son, and James late Earl of Wiltes. with many other good and well disposed persons, labourers in the same matter, not understanding what they did, God knoweth. In witness, etc. I have set my seal and sign manuel at Hampton aboveseid, the Thursday next before S. Hillarie's day xlix th'. H. 6. and of the taking again of his royal power the first year.  
This Sir Baldwyn, being at length a widower, betook 
n Ib.  himself to a religious course of life; and entering into holy Orders, in 39 H. 6. demised 
o Ib.  unto Simon his son and heir, the manor of Hampton in ardent ● reserving only for himself another Priest, and six Children celebrating divine Service there, with a competency of meat and drink and other necessaries during his life, according to their several degrees, styling 
p Ib.  himself Knight and P●iest, and died 
q Ib.  in 14 E. 4. leaving the before specified Simon his son and heir; who in K. H. 5. time, being a servant 
r Ib.  in Court to Q. Catherine, and in 35 H. 6. retained 
s Ex Comp. Ball. Warw. Com. penès ●. A. eq. aur.  of council to Ric. Nevil Earl of Warwick, was 
t ●x Regist. 〈◊〉 K●o●l. f. 38. a.  in 1 E. 4. a Kt. and in 4. had a Release 
u P●t. 4 E. ●. ●. 2. m. ●4.  from that King, of all his right to this manor, in regard that Sir Baldwyn his Father, finding that Sir Edm. Mountfort (his half brother before spoken of) had backed himself with the countenance of the D. of Buck. (a mighty man for the Lancastrian interest) made a feoffment thereof unto this King, when he was but Earl of March, the better to maintain his title thereto.  
After which, viz. in 11 E. 4. he underwent the S. i●ffaltie 
〈◊〉. F. 11. E. 4. m. 10.  of this county and Leicestershire; and was retained 
x Ex autog. penès Cler. P●ll.  by the said King, to serve him in the wars of France, for one whole year, with five Spears, himself accounted, and Lx. Archers well and sufficiently armed and arrayed, taking for himself two s. per diem, for the rest of the said Spears xviii d. and for the Archers vi d. a piece; the King to have the third part of all prizes in war, taken by him or any of his retinue. In 9 E. 4. he had the Lieuten●ncie 
y Ex autog. pen●s graef. S M.  of the Isle of Wight and Castle of Caresbroke, under Sir Anth. Widvile Kt. Lord Scales of Nucells, and of the said Isle: And being made a Kt. Baneret 
z St●w 's Ann. p. 425.  24 Maii 11 E. 4. served 
a MS. in Officio A 〈◊〉 M. 16. f. 18. b.  in the wars of Normandy in 15 E. 4. And was in all 
b Pat● de i●●d. an. in d.  Commissions of the Peace, during the whole reign of that King, as also of 
c Pat● de i●●d. an. in d.  Array, gaol-delivery 
d Pat● de i●●d. an. in d. , and levying 
e Pat● de i●●d. an. in d.  of Subsidies, for the most part employed: So also in H. 7. time, till 
f Pat● de i●●d. an. in d.  the x●. of his reign; being likewise in 4. a Commissioner 
g Pat. 4. H. 7. in d. m. 20.  in this county, for assigning and choosing of Archers for relief of the duchy of Brittany: which employments do argue, that he was a person of great wisdom and courage: But such an unhappy fate attended him, that by attainder in 10 H. 7. he lost his life, whereby his possessions, which were very large, became confiscate, to the utter ruin of his family.  
The crime of Treason laid 
h Esc. 11. H. 7.  to his charge, was this; viz. that he sent xxx l. in money, by Henry his younger son, unto Perkin Warbeck; who counterfeiting himself to be one of the murdered sons of K. Edw. 4. did make several attempts for the obtaining of the Crown: In the behalf of which Perkin, much hath been said by some, arguing that he was really the second son to K. Edward. Whether he was so or not, I will not stand to dispute, but (doubtless) many did really believe him so to be; of which number this Sir Simon was one, having been a steadfast friend to the House of York, for it appears, 
i Ex vet. ex●m●●. 〈◊〉 Rob. D. Digby.  that upon his trial in Guild-Hall London, the Friday next before Candlemass-day 10 H. 7. in the presence of Edw. D. of Buck. Thom. Marq. Dorset, Thom. Earl of Arundel and others, Commissioners for that purpose, he denied not the charge; having thereupon Judgement to be drawn through the midst of the city, as also hanged and quartered at Tyburn; and being executed 
k Po●yd. 〈◊〉 292. n. 20.  accordingly, was attainted 
l Ex. vet. Exempt penès praef. S.M.  in the Parl. begun at Westm. 14 Oct. the year following: which sad Catastrophe did put a period to the greatness of this ancient family (the line whereof the pedigree 
* Ex autog. penes eund. S.M.  before inserted doth show till these present times: but what I have farther to say thereof is in Kingshurst) Upon the confiscation of whose lands, this manor was soon disposed of by the K, unto Simon Digby, deputy 
m Ex. vet. Exempt penès praef. S.M.  to John Earl of Oxford then Constable of the Tower, (which Simon Digby brought 
n Ex. vet. Exempt penès praef. S.M.  this unhappy Gentleman to the Bar at his said trial) the Patent 
o Ex autog. penès praef. D. Digby.  extending to the heirs male of his body, and bearing date at Westminster 23 Dec. 11 H. 7. to whom it still continues.  

Everardus Digby miles coesus in praelio apud Touton 1 E. 4. 

Everardus Digby mil. a quo Digby de Stokedrye in come. Rutl.  
Sim Digby de Colshill ar. ob. 12 H. 8.- Alicia filia & haeres joh. Waleys. 

Regin. Digby ar. ob. 25 Apr. 3 E. 6.- Anna filia & cohaer. Joh. Danvers ar. 

joh. Digby ar. obiit 15 nou. ult. Mariae.- Anna filia Georgii Throkmorton de Coughton mil. 

Georgius Digby, factus eques aur. in obsid. de Zurphen in Handria per Rob. Comitem Leic. 28 Eliz. obiit 4 Febr. seq.- Abigal filia Arthuri Heveningham mil. secundò nupta Edw. Cordell ar. 

Rob. Digby factus eq. aur. apud Dublin in Hibern. per Rob. Com. Essexiae an. 38 Eliz. obiit .... Maii 16 jac.- Leticia filia & haeres Geraldi Fitz-Gerald fill. & haer. Geraldi Comitis de Kildare. 

Robertus Digby erectus in Baronem Digby de Geashill in Hibern. per Regem jac.- Sara filia Ric. boil Comitis de cork in Hibernia. 

Catherina.  
Leticia,  
Kildare Baro Digby infra aet. an. 1640.      
joh. Digby erectus in Baronem Digby de Shi●burne & Com. Bristol per Regem jac.        

† Ex autog. penès Rob. D. Digby.  Thomas Digby de Mansfeild-Woodhouse in come. Not.       
Touching the Ancestors of which Simon, I find, 
p Lib. rub. f. 99 b.  that they having anciently their residence at Tilton in Leicestershire, thereupon assumed then surname from thence, in H. 2. time; but afterwards fixing 
q Rot. F. 40. H. 3. m. 7.  at Digby in Lincolnshire, were called of that place, which ever since hath been the known name of this Family. Of which line was john de Digby, one of the Commissioners for the gaol-delivery at Warwick in 
r Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  11. 12. 14. 15, 32. and 33 E. 1. But I return; This Simon was second 
s Ex vet. membr. penès praef. D. Digby.  son to Sir Everard Digby of Tilton Kt. which Sir Everard, and three of his Brethren, lost 
t Ex vet. membr. penès praef. D. Digby.  their lives at Touton-field (in Yorkshire) on K. H. 6. part. But our Simon, after he saw that the House of York prevailed, carried himself so obsequiously to Edw. 4th. that in 18 of that King's reign, he had a grant 
u Ex autog. penès eund D. Digby.  of an annuity of x l. per an. issuing out of Retford-Mills in Nottinghamshire, in consideration of his faithful service done and to be done, as the Patent doth import: And within two years after, pro bono & commodisero servicio, quod idem Simon multimodis laboribus & expensis nobis per-antea & multipliciter impendit (as the King expresseth) had the Forestership of Thornwodes, in the Southern part of Shirewood, bestowed 
w Pat. 20. E. 4 p. 1. m. 19  on him for life also, with the Fee of iiii d. per diem. for the performance of that Office. Yet no sooner did the Earl of Richmund appear in England, though but with slender forces, than that he, with his six valiant Brothers, viz. Sir Everard Digby, of Tilton before specified, john Digby of Ketelby, Roland Digby of Welby (both in Leicestershire) Lybeus Digby of Luffnam in Rutland, Thomas and Benjamin, not forgetting the Lancastrian interest, came 
x Ex vet. membr. penès praef. D Digby.  in to him, and fought stoutly on his part at Bosworth-field, against K. Richard.  
After which the said Earl, having obtained a glorious victory, and being there crowned King by the name of Henry the seven th'. advanced 
y Ex vet. membr. penès praef. D Digby.  John and Thomas to the dignity of Knighthood, making 
z Ex vet. membr. penès praef. D Digby.  the former also knight-marshal of his household, and the other one of the Gentlemen-Huishers of his Chamber, conferring 
a Pat. 8. H. 7. p. 2. m. 4.  on him the Bailywick of Olney in Buckinghamshire, and Keepership of the Park there, where he thenceforth made his residence. But none of them had better advantages for his faithful services than the before mentioned Simon; for in the first year of that King's reign, he obtained the Stewardship 
b Pat. 1. H. 7. p. 3. m. 12.  of several Lordships in come. Rutl. viz. Up●ingham, Preston, Barowghdon, Esenden, and Greteham; and all the lands in that county, which had belonged to George D. of Clarence, to hold during life: and 
c Pat. 1. H. 7. p. 4.  the like Office, together with the Receiver-ship for the manor of Bedale in Yorkshire: And having, in the second, been a Commander 
d Polyd. Virg. p. 573.  in the King's Army at the battle of Stoke, had in consideration of his acceptable services, a grant 
e Pat. 3. H. 7. p. 2. m. 18.  of the manor of Ravysbury in the Parish of Micham in Surrey, and to the heirs male of his body; in which the said King calls him dilectus serviens noster: and the next year ensuing, bestowed 
f Pat. 4. H. 〈◊〉 8.  on him the Office of controller of his petty customs in the Port of London; as also the 
g le●●. 26.  Forestership of Thornewodes in Shirewood, formerly conferred upon him by K. Edw. 4th. And in 11 H. 7. this Lordship of Colshill, as I have already observed.  
After which, viz. in 12 H. 7. I find, that he had a Commission 
h Pat. ●●. H. 7. p. 2.  to exercise Marshall-Law in the Counties of Devon: and Cornwall against divers malefactors; and that in 22 H. 7. he was first 
i P●t. 23. H. ● p. 1. in d. ●. 20.  in Commission for the Peace in this county; in 23 for the gaol-delivery at Warwick, and in 1 and 9 H. 8. underwent the Shiriffaltie 
k Rot. P. de. 〈◊〉. an.  of this county and Leicestershire: as also that by his Testament 
l Aylof q. 29. , bearing date 22 Aug. 9 H. 8. he bequeathed his body to sepulture in the chancel here at Colshill, under the tomb made by himself in his life-time, which still remaineth; and departed 
m Esc. 12. H. 8.  this life 24 Feb. 12 H. 8. leaving issue by Alice his wife, daughter 
n Ex autog. penès praef. D. Digby.  and heir to john Waleys of Est-Raddon in come. Devon. Esq. Reginald Digby his son and heir.  
Which Alice by her last Will and Testament 
o Ex autog. penès praef. D. Digby. , bearing date ult. Nou. 12 H. 8. gave a message here in Colshill, of the yearly value of xxxviii s. viij d. and the Rent of vi s. viij d. issuing out of other lands; as also one acre of land lying in Colemeadow (within the said manor of Colshill) to the intent that the issues and profits of the same should be distributed after this manner; viz. every day in the year, immediately after the sacring of the high Mass in the Church of Colshill, and at the end of the same Altar, where the said Mass should so happen to be sung, to a Child, viz. male or female, whose parents are Householders dwelling within the Parish, and under the age of ix. years, that can and will, before the said sacring, kneel down at the said Altars end, and say five Pater nosters, five Aves, and a Creide, for the soul of Simon Digby her late husband, hers, her children's, and all Christen-souls, a penny of silver sterling; beginning first at the House next to the Church, and so in order passing on from House to House till all be gone through: And to the Dean of the said Church, for the time being, yearly for his labour and diligence in seeing the said Prayers so performed; and himself also saying at the said time a Pater noster, an Ave, and a Creed, for the souls abovesaid, the yearly sum of vi s. v●●i d. And that the remainder shall be to maintain a solemn obits in the said Church, for the souls abovesaid, with the number of three Priests, whereof the Vicar of Colshill to be one, and the Deacon, and the clerk besides; the said Vicar in case he be present to have viij d. And to xii poor people, the same time kneeling about the hearse and saying our Lady's psalter xii d. To the belringers v. d. For wax and Torches, burnt then likewise, xii d. To the reparation of the House, out of which the greatest part of the Rent issueth, iii s. iiii d. To the chief Lord of the Fee two s. And the remainder being viij d. to run on and be kept in store for renewing of this Feoffment, as occasion shall be.  
But this bequest being in after times deemed superstitious, and the land so given, divolving therefore to the Crown, the Inhabitants of this Parish obtained it by purchase (as I have heard) and settled part of the yearly profits thereof, for the maintenance of a School there, and part for to distribute to such Children, (viz. pence a piece as abovesaid) which repairing to the Church at ten of the clock every morning, shall say the Lords-Prayer before the clerk, who for tolling a Bell at that time, and hearing the Children to perform that duty, hath also a certain yearly allowance paid unto him.  
Of the before specified Reginald and his descendants, I have little more to say, till within the compass of this last age, considering that their several matches are expressed in the pedigree before inserted; and that ᵗ being Gentlemen of the superior rank, they underwent the most public employments of note, scil. Justices of Peace, Shiriffs, and Commissioners upon all great occasions: But in Sir George Digbye's issue (grandchild to the said Reginald) was there an accession of very much honour to this ancient family; First by the marriage of Sir Rob. Digby Kt. (his son and heir) with lettuce, grandchild and heir female to Gerald Earl of Kildare in Ireland; whose son and heir; viz. Robert, having a fair estate in that Kingdom of his mother's inheritance, was by K. James created 
p Pat. 16. Jac.  Lord Digby of Geashill (his Castle there) which dignity descends to the heirs male of his body. And secondly by John, fourth son to the said Sir George; who, being a person of extraordinary parts, and employed by the same King, in that notable embassy of Spain, for a marriage betwixt a daughter of that K●ng, and the than Prince of England, was created Lord Digby of Shirburne in Dorsetshire 25 nou. 16 jac. and 
q Pat. 20. Jac.  about four years after, Earl of Bristol. Which Robert Lord Digby in 20 jac. obtained a a new Charter 
r Pat. ●0. Jac.  for a weekly market here, upon the Wednesday, and two fairs yearly, the one upon St. Mark's day, and the other on St. Mathew's, in regard the market and fair granted by K. John (as hath been said) were discontinued.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Peter) was very anciently given to the Nuns of Merkyate, in Bedfordshire for in H. 3. time it had 
s Ex vet. cud. MS. penès praef. D. Digby.  a Vicar endowed: Nevertheless, about the beginning of Edw. 1 reign, there grew suits betwixt these Nuns and john de Clinton sen. touching the Advouson thereof; but at length they came to an accord, and gave him C. marks of silver, to quit his title thereto; which he did by a Fine then levied 
t Craft. Ma●●. 8. E. 1. , whereby it appears, that the now Churches of Lea, Over-Whitacre and netherwhitacre, were Chapelries anciently belonging thereto. In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the rectory, then appropriated 
u Northb. p. 25. a.  to those Nuns, was valued 
w MS. in Scac.  at xviii marks; and the vicarage at vi marks, but in 
x MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. ●. 58. a.  26 H. 8. at x l. xviii s. vi d. over and above ix s. vi d. per an. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Of the Vicars here, I find, that they have anciently been the Rurall-Deanes for this part of the country (I mean the deanery of Arden, containing the Hundred of Hemlingford, wherein my present discourse lies:) Which order of Rurall-Deans was constituted by the Bishop or Archbishop, as the learned Spelman 
y Spelm. coloss. ●ocab. D. cani Rurales.  observes, for the better regulating of ecclesiastical affairs; concerning whom, in a council held at London an. 1237, (21 H. 3.) by Otho the Pope's Legate, there is this Canon 
z M. Paris. ● 460. l. 6. ; Quoth in quodam Concilio statutum invenimus approbantes, statuimus, ut per quoslibet Decanatus prudentes viri & fideles constituantur per Episcopum Confessores; quibus Personae, & minores Clerici confiteri valeant, qui Decanis erubescunt confiteri forsitan & verentur: In Ecclesiis verò Cathedralibus Confessores institui praecipimus generales.  
All that I have farther to observe of this place, is, that in 
a Ex vet. cod. MS. penès Gardianus Eccl. at Col●●●l●.  4 E. 6. the tall and beautiful Steeple here, suffered much hurt by Lightning and Thunder, which cracked the West side of the Tower, and shattered the upper-part of the Spire; for repairing whereof, though the Inhabitants sold one of their Bells, yet did they shorten it, xv. foot at the least.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Henr. de Waleshale Cap. an. 1285. 
Ex autog. penès. D. & Cap. Lich.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Alanus de Pollesworth Pb. die Lune post fest. transl. S. Th. Mart. 1300 
Langt. f. 5. b   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
D. Galsr. de Neunham Pb. 7 Cal. nou. 1320. 
Ib. f. 79. a.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Adam de Whitington Pb. 3 Non. Aug. 1350. 
Northb. f. 53. b.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Will. de Attleberwe Non. Dec. 1353. 
Ib. f. 57 b.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Hugo de Lyndon Pbr. 4. Cal. Aug. 1377. 
Street. f. 23● b.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
D. Rob. Cheyne Pbr. 19 Dec. 1396. 
Sk. f. 12. a.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
joh. Wellysed Pbr. 6. Sept. 1441. 
Heyw. f. 40 b.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Will. Wodehouse Pbr. 4. Aug. 1447. 
Bo. f. 6. b.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Will. Abel Cap. 18. Oct. 1455. 
Bowl. f. 21. b.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Ric. Eliot 15 julii 1500. 
Ib. f. 204. a.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
Mr. Tho. Barker in Decr. bac. 6. Apr. 1504 
Bl. f. 3. b.   Priorissa & conu. S. Trin. de Bosco juxta Merkyate. 
D. Thomas Matthew Cap. 18 Dec. 1515. 
Ib. f. 7. a.   Thom. Pie ex confess. Pr. & C. de Bosco. Humfr. Ryddyll. 
D. joh. Fenton Cap. 6. Nou. 1538. 
Str. & P. f. 16. b.   Thom. Pie ex confess. Pr. & C. de Bosco. Humfr. Ryddyll. 
Simon Digby (postea deprivatus.) 4. Sept. 1566. 
Samps. & B. f. 42. b.   joh. Nevil. 
Rad. fox Cler. 23. Junii 1574. 
Ib. f. 45. b.   Episc. cou. & Lich. ratione lapsus. 
Rob. Petipher in art. Magr. 5 julii 1627. 
Morton bund. i●●ert    

Monumental Inscriptions in the chancel.  
Hic jacet Dominus Willielmus Abel quondam vicarius istius Ecclesie; qui quidem Dominus Willielmus obiit xviii. die mensis Maii anno Domini MD. Cujus anime propitietur Deus Amen.  
Here lieth the body of Sir John Fenton Prest bachelor of Law, sometime vicar of this Church and official of Coventre, who decess the xvii. day of May 1566. Whose soul Jesus' pardon. Amen.   

Monumental Inscriptions in the Church.  
Of your charity pray for the soullis of Grace Strelly and John her son. Which John discessyde the xx. day of June in the year of our Lord MDxi. on who's soullies jesus have mercy.  
Prey for the sol ✚ of Simond Digbe.  
Of your charity pray for the souls of Homfrey Grevill gentleman and Katherine his wife, the which decess the day .... of January the year of our Lord MCCCCCxxxiii.  
Here lieth Isabella Ryddel late the Wife of Humphrey Ryddel bailiff of Colshil, the only daughter of Edmund Parker of Hartshill. Which Isabel died the xxixth day of October the year of our Lord God MCCCCClxvi. whose soul jesus pardon, Amen.  
Here lieth the bodies of William Riddel of blithe hall and Jone his Wife, the which William departed this life the last day of August in the year of our Lord God MDlviii. And the said Jone died the nineteen. of August in the year of our Lord God MDlvi. whose souls jesus pardon.   

14. Novembris A. D. 1629 aetatis suae 42.  
Here resteth the body of Jane late wife of Simon Blyth Gent. who had issue one son and 4. daughters, whose soul rejoiceth with the Lord.  
Quam conjux suus amantissimus sic piè deflevit!  
Te faustum, non me miserum fleo, proh! mihi natis  
Absis, Chara conjux, religiosa parens.    

Kingshurst.  
THis place did anciently belong to the Mountforts, before they were Lords of Colshill; for it appears that Peter de Mountfort of Beldesert, had it in Edw. 3. time; and in 41 of that K's. reign, by his Testament 
b Lynne f. 58. b.  bequeathed unto Richard his younger son, all his goods both movable and unmoveable, there: which Richard dwelled here; and after his death Roese his widow enfeoft 
c Ex aut●●. penès p●ae●. D. Digby.  john de Catesby therein, who wedded her grandchild (as in Lapworth is manifested.) But Sir Baldw. Mountfort, grandchild to the said Peter (by John his eldest son) getting into possession, resided 
d Ex au●●g. penes S. Mountfort ar.  long upon it; and so did Sir Will. son and heir to Sir Baldwin, as may seem by the licence 
e Scroop f. 127. b.  he obtaiin 14 R. 2. from Ric. Scroop Bishop of cou. and Lich. to have divine Service celebrated in his chapel here: yet at length, john de Catesby before-specified, brought 
f Ex autog p●●es ●●ae●. D. Dig●y.  an Assize of Novel disseisin against the said Sir William, but upon the trial lost 
g Ex autog p●●es ●●ae●. D. Dig●y.  it: So that the said Sir William, 
h Ib.  having thus established his title, enclosed 
i Ib.  it; laying much of his demesn lands, parcel of the manor of Colshill, thereunto, and afterwards gave 
k Ib.  it unto Sir Edm. Mountfort Kt. his son by a second wife: which Sir Edmund made 
l Ib.  the park in 26 H. 6. and resided much here: But after him Sir Sim. Mountfort, his nephew, died 
m E●c. 10. H. 7.  seized thereof; whose grandchild, Simon, also dwelled 
n Ex autog. penès praef. Dominum D●g●y.  upon it, and so did Francis his son; betwixt whom and George Digby of Colshull Esq. (afterwards Kt.) there were great suits for it: 
o Ex autog. penès praef. Dominum D●g●y.  Which George, laid claim thereto as a member of Colshill, and so consequently his right by virtue of K. H. 7. grant, made to his Ancestor of that manor (●s hath been already said) So that after much expense of money therein, the said Francis was glad to come to an Agreement 
p Ex autog. penès praef. Dominum D●g●y.  with him, in respect that part of the lands belonging thereto, and lying without the Park, did not so clearly appear to be parcel of Kingshurst, as the other did; and gave him a thousand pounds to quit his title: and afterwards Sir Edw. Mountfort Kt. grandchild to the said Francis, for further confirmation thereof to the posterity of the said Sir George, passed 
q Ex autog. penès praef. Dominum D●g●y.  away all his right therein to Sir Rob. Digby Kt. and his heirs; by whom it is enjoyed (together with Colshill) at this day.   

Hawkswell.  
THis is no manor of itself, but as a member of Colshill, and involved therewith, hath been, and is still enjoyed by the owners of that Lordship.   

Gilsdon.  
THis was heretofore written Gudlesdone; for it seems that the Hill, which lies North-Eastwards from the Village, being anciently so called, gave denomination thereunto. But the first mention I find of it in Record, 
r F. lev●●. xv. Pasc●.  is in 10 E. 3. where it appears that one Will. le Wrounge of Colshill, whose inheritance it was, passed away his right therein unto Sir Ric. de Peshale Kt. for an C. marks of silver: the occasion whereof was this; Sir Richard, having an estate for life in the manors of Hinton in Cambridgeshire, and Shustoke in this county, was requested by Will. de Clinton then Earl of Huntingdon (of whom in Maxstoke I have spoke) to quit his right therein, unto him; inasmuch as he the said Earl had obained the estate in reversion of those Lordships, from the Lord Mowbray, in exchange for other lands: whereunto the said Sir Richard assented, upon condition that he might have this manor clearly, and liberty to take down and remove, whether he pleased, a certain new House then built by him at Shustoke, and likewise to carry away such timber as he had cut down in the Park at Shustoke; as also to fell and take away six Oaks more, for timber, and six for fuel; out of the said Park: All which being assented unto, there were Indentures 
s Ex autog. penes Will ●a●let ar.  made betwixt the said Sir Richard and john de Peto junior then of Sheldon, in the behalf of the said Earl (unto whom he was of council) for consummating the bargain: So that it hereby appears, that the C. marks given to the before-specified Will. le Wrounge, came out of the Earl of Huntindon's purse. Unto which Sir Richard's part of the Indentures, is his Seal of arms affixed; viz. Argent, upon a cross fleuri●è sable, an Esc●cheon of Augmentation, bearing a Lion rampant.  
But it was not long, ere that the said Sir Richard again quitted his right to this manor, unto the before specified Earl, whereupon the said Will. le Wrounge and Isabella his wife, for the better confirmation thereof, levied 
t ●r. Pasch. 15. E. 3.  a Fine to the same john de Peto unto the said Earl's use: for in 20 E. 3. did the said Earl pass 
u Ex au●●g penès 〈…〉 ar.  it unto john de Collesley and his heirs, in exchange for certain lands lying in Colshill, near Dywyke-bruge, which lands do bear the name of Collesleys to this day. From this john de Collesley, it descended 
w Ib.  to his two daughters and heirs, sc. Margaret the wife of Thomas Holt, and Alice; betwixt whom, partition 
x Ib.  being made in 23 E. 3. it was allotted to the said Margaret, who surviving her first husband, afterwards married 
y F. levat craft. I. Bapt. 3●. E. 3.  to Philip de Budeford; which Philip joined with her in the sale 
z F. levat craft. I. Bapt. 3●. E. 3.  thereof, unto Will. le Mascy of Swonley in Cheshire; whose grandchild William (of Sirescote in Staffordshire) had issue 
a F. levat craft. I. Bapt. 3●. E. 3.  Catherine his daughter and heir, married 
b F. levat craft. I. Bapt. 3●. E. 3.  to Will. de Chis●nhale of Chisenhale in Lancashire, Lord of this manor, and of Sirescote in her right, who in 12 〈◊〉. 2. sold 
c F. levat 〈…〉 Ma●t. ●2. R. 2.  it to one john de Barwe, a Smith of Coventre: Which John in 13 R. 2. past 
d Ex ●utog. ●●nes Ric. Wise gen.  it to one Ralph Richard's; who in 3 H. 4. aliened 
e Ex ●utog. ●●nes Ric. Wise gen.  it to john Tate of Coventre; in whose line it continued till 27 H. 8 that john Tate (a descendant from the said John,) conveyed 
f Ex ●utog. ●●nes Ric. Wise gen.  it to George Kebyll. To whom succeeded in the possession thereof, Thomas Kebyll; and to him john Wise Gent. by purchase 
Ex ●utog. ●●nes Ric. Wise gen. , in 14 Eliz. (a branch of the wife's of Devonshire, as by some ancient writings showed unto me, may seem:) whose nephew Richard Wise (scil. son of his Brother William) now enjoys it.  
At the skirts of this Parish, (sc. Coleshill, wherewith I have now done) Cole meets with Blithe, which carrieth away the name scarce half a mile further: for having there met with Tame, that River hath the priority: a little below which confluence, Bourne likewise enters; unto the head whereof, next having recourse, I come to Corley.   

Corley.  
I Am of opinion that this place had its name originally from the situation, which is very high, Coryn in the Brittish-tongue, signifying the Head or top of any thing: for in the Conquerour's Survey 
h Domesd. lib.  it is written Cornelie. In that Record it is rated at one hid, the Woods belonging thereto, being a quarter of a mile in length and half as much in breadth; all which were then in the hands of the same Godvine, who was owner thereof before the Norman invasion, and valued at xxx s. The next that possessed it, of whom I have seen any mention, were the hastings (Lords likewise of Fillongley hard by) yet how soon I cannot declare; but by some one of them, was Hugh de Ringedon, or his ancestor enfeoft thereof; which Hugh had 
i Rot. F 4. H. 3. m. 6.  it in 4 H. 3. from whom descended Ralph de Ryngesdon, who in 53 H. 3. was certified 
k Claus 53. H. 3. m. 8.  to hold it of Henry de Hastings, by the service of half a Kt's. fee. It should seem that the heir general of the said Ralph de Ryngesdon, married to one of the Mancesters (Lords of Mancester in this county) for by several 
l Esc. 24 H. 6. n. 35. Claus. 16. H. 6. m. 18.  authorities it appears, that the family of Mancester held this manor, of the heirs of Hastings.  
But for want of light from private evidence, I cannot discern how it went from the Mancesters; nor of a long time after, who possessed it; I must therefore pass from the later end of Edw. 3. time (for then did the male line of Mancester determine) until the reign of E. 4. wherein I find 
m Esc. 15. E. 4. n. 30. , that john de Champernoun died seized of it in 15 E. 4. leaving two daughters and heirs, viz. Blanch the wife of Sir Robert Willoughby Kt. and Joane: Which Sir Robert was summoned 
n Claus. 7. H. 7. in d.  to Parliament amongst the Barons in 7 H. 7. and afterwards, by the name of Rob. Willoughby de Brooke Chivalter, by reason of his residence at brook in Wiltshire; and had issue 
o Pat. 18. H. 7. p. 2.  Robert Willoughby Lord Brooke, whose heir was married to Sir Fouke Grevill, as in Alcester I have manifested; by which means this Lordship of Corley is come, with the rest of Grevill's lands to the Lord Brooke, who now enjoys it.  
The Church was anciently given to the Monks of Coventre, yet neither by whom, nor the direct time when, have I seen; but in 44 H. 3. they had 
p Rot. R. Molend m. 4.  it. In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
q MS. in Scac.  at four marks, and in 
r MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 58. a.  26 H. 8. at iiii l. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  

In a North window of the Church.  Gules a Saltire varrè, betwixt xii. billets Or 
Champernoun.   
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior & conu. de Coventre. 
Egidius de Trebys an. 1250. 
Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Henr. Over Gen. 
D. Will. Forster Cap. 5. Maii 1543. 
Samps. f. ● 40. b.   Mich. Cameswell ar. 
D. Ric. Branker 9 Sept. 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 2. a.   Mich. Cameswell ar. 
D. Nich. Caponhurste 16 Sept. 1557. 
Ib. f. 10. b.   Nich. Harding Gen. 
Nic. Frauncys, alias Deakyn Cler. 21 junii 1571 
Bund. incert.   Margar. Fox & Sam. Sanders Exec. Testam. 
Galfr. Jones 19 Apr. 1572. 
Samps. & B. f. 44. b.   Tho. Sanders defuncti● joh. Gregory. 
Basilius Smyth 2 Oct. 1621. 
Morton. bund. incert     

Fillongley.  
IN the Conqueror's time, this place was rated 
s Domesd. lib.  at two hides, and possessed by several persons: Half a hide thereof the Bishop of Constance had, then held by Lewinus, and valued at xxx. s. whereof the Woods extended to two furlongs in length, and one in breadth; another half the Monks of Coventre possessed, valued at xxx s. more, the Woods belonging whereunto, were a quarter of a mile in extent: A third half hid one Alsi then enjoyed, rated likewise at xxx s. whose inheritance it had been before the Norman invasion, the Woods amounting to x s. thereof: and the fourth half hide did Rob. Dispensator hold which, though it was then valued but at xx s. had the Church there●n, and Woods containing two miles in length and one in breadth. But the name of it is variously written in domesday Book, viz. Filungelei, Filingelei, Felingelei, and Filunger.  
Of these parcels, that one half hide, appertaining to the Monks of Coventre, came 
t Testa de N.  afterwards to Gerard de Alspath, who held 
u Testa de N.  it of them in H. 3. time, it being then called Old-Fillongley, by the fourth part of a Kts. fee; but whether he were the first that was enfeoft thereof, I cannot affirm. That which Rob. Dispensator held, soon after divolved to Marmion, Lord of Tamworth Castle; and the residue to one of the old Earls of Leicester ● as it should seem, from whom Hugh de Hastings, or rather Walter (whom I take to have been father of Hugh) was enfeoft in H. 1. time, as by circumstance may be inferred; for certain it is, that Hugh de Hastings (who lived about the later end of H. 1. time) possessed 
w Ex autog. penès. me W. D.  it: which Hugh had issue William, and he another William, and that these and their posterity held it of Marmion and the Earl of Leicester, I have proof 
x Lib. rub. f. 104. b. Esc 20. E. 1. n. 36. Testa. de N.  enough. Nor do I doubt that this family of Hastings had in those elder times their seat here, I mean before their marriage with the heir of Cantilupe, that they settled at Bergavenny; for here are the ruins of two Castles, the one North-East of the Church, about a quarter of a mile, to this day called by the name of the Castle-hills, and the other 
y Esc. 18. E. 2. n. 83.  Southwards from the Church scarce half that distance, bearing still the name of Castle-yard, (and which was standing in 18 E. 2.) unto which adjoined a Park of a very large extent; and therefore, forasmuch as they had other fair possessions in this county, I think it not amiss to say something, here, of them historically, beginning with Walter.  

Walt. de hastings- Hadewisa. 

Hugo de Hastings- Erneburga neptis & haeres Rob. de Flamvile. 

Will. de Hastings 11 H. 2.- 
† Claus. ●● joh. m. 2.  relicta Will. Cumin 18 joh. 

Will. de Hastings 9 H. 3. 

Henr. de Hastings obiit 34 H. 3.- Ada una sororum & cohaer. Joh. Comitis Cestriae & Huntend. 

Henr. de Hastings defunctus 53 H. 3.- Johanna soror & haeres Georgii de Cantilupe. 

joh. de Hastings dominus de Bergavenny defunctus 6 E. 2.- Isabel soror & cohaer. Audomari de Valentia Comitis Pembroch●ae. 

Eliz. uxor Rogeri de Grey. 

Regin. de Grey de Ruthin. 

Regin. de Grey consangu. & haeres joh. de Hastings ult. Comitis Pembr. aet. 28. an. 13 R. 2.      
joh. de Hastings D. de Bergav. defunctus 18 E. 2.- Juliana filia & haeres Tho. de Leyburn, secundò nupta Tho. le Blount, tertio Will. de Clinton Com. Hun●. 

Laur. de Hastings Co. Pembr. obiit 22 E. 3.    
Rog. de Mortimer Comes Marchiae. 

Anna. 

joh. de Hastings Co. Pembr. obiit 49 E. 3.- 
† Esc. 46. E. 3. n. 38.  Anna filia & haeres Walteri Maney mil. 

joh. de Hastings Co. Pembr. obiit infra aet. 13 R. 2.- Philippe filia Edm. Mortimer Co. Marchiae.      
Catherina.- Thom. de bellocampo Co. Warw. 

Will. de bellocampo miles D. de Bergav. 17 R. ●.- Johanna filia & haeres Ric. Comitis Arund. 

Ric. de Bellocampo Comes Wigorniae 

Elizabetha filia & haeres.- Edw. Nevil miles filius junior Radulphi Comitis Westmerl. 

Georgius Nevil Dominus de Bergav. 3 H. 7.                    
Henricus.    

* Pat. 21. R. 2 p. 3. m. 22. per. Insp.  Ric. de Hastings Rector Eccl. de Barwell.       
This Walter was an especial benefactor to the Nuns of Polesworth, for it appears 
z Ex autog. penès F● Neth●●●●le eq. aur.  that he gave them Oldbury, with a large portion of land adjoining, which was thenceforth made a Cell to that monastery. To him succeeded Hugh de Hasting●, who wedded 
a Ex Coll. W. Burton a.  Erneburga, niece and heir to Rob. de Flamvile; which Erneburga gave 
b Pat. 20. R 2. p. 3. m. 22. per. Insp  the Church of Barwell to the said Nuns of Polesworth. The next was William de Hastings, whose lands in this coontie ●n● Lecestershire were disposed 
c Pat 18. Io●. m. 6.  of, about the later end of K. John's reign to Will. de Roeley and Elias, his Uncle, for their support in the said King's service: but whether he were then dead or in arms against that King, is not directly man●fest from the Record. Which William had issue William, of whom I have seen l●ttle memorable, other than his being 
d Pat. 5. H. 3. in d.  at the siege of Bitham-Castle with K. H. 3. and that he was dead in 10 H. 3. for in that year did Henry his son and heir, give 
e Rot. F. 10. H. 3. m. 8.  L. marks Fine, to have livery of the lands descended to him by his Father's death, then doing his homage.  
This Henry wedded Ada, fourth daughter to David Earl of Huntingdon, and of Maud one of the sisters unto Ranulph the last of that name, Earl of Chester; by which means he came to have a share in that great inheritance, I mean the Earl of Chester's lands, after the death of John surnamed Scot his wife's brother, and last Earl of that family: and in 26 H. 3. attending the King into France, was taken 
M Pa●●●. p. ●90. ●. 51.  Prisoner at that great defeat, which the English Army had near Xante, but soon released 
g M Pa●●●. p. ●90. l. 51.  by exchange. In 34 H. 3. he went 
h I● p. 772. ●. 56.  beyond Sea again, in the company of Richard Earl of Cornwall, and divers of the prime nobility, who passed 
i Ib.  through France in very great state, and with a pompous retinue, though to what purpose is not manifested. Whether h● died in that journey, I know not, but certain it is, that it was the same year, M. Paris. having thereupon this expression 
k p. 798. l. ●9. ; Eisdemque dicbus obiit Henricus de Hasting● miles egregius & Baro opulentus: To whom succeeded Henry his son and heir, at that time in 
l 〈◊〉. 3●. H. 3. m. 9  minority, of whose Wardship Guy de Luzingman (half brother to the King) had, it seems, a grant; for in 36 H. 3. the said Guy past it overunto Will. de Cantilupe, the K●ng confirming 
m Cart. 36. H. 3 m. 12.  the same; which William gave his daughter Joane in 
n Ex vet. memb. pe●ès Ham. ●e Strange eq. au●.  marriage to him, as I shall farther observe anon.  
This Henry in 44 H. 3. had Summons 
o Claus. 44. H. 3. in d. m. 9 , amongst others of the great nobility, to be at Shrewsbury on the Feast day of the nativity of the blessed Virgin, well furnished with Horse and arms, to march against Lewelin Prince of Wales and his complices, then in rebellion: and the next year following, had 
p Claus. 45. H. 3. in d. m. 3.  the like Summons to be at London, the morrow after the Feast day of the Apostles Simon and Jude; So also in 
q Pat. 47. H. 3. in d. m. 7.  47● H. 3. to be at Worcester, on the Feast day of S. Peter ad Vincula (called Lammas) in like sort accoutred: but with what affection he came thither, is easy to guess; for it appears, that being seduced by the turbulent spirited Barons, he joined with them in committing many great outrages 
r MS. in Bibls. Bodl. 8. V 8. Th. f. 136. a.  upon the Church and clergy, that very year; for which he, together with Henry and Simon, sons to Sim. Mountfort Earl of Leicester, and many more of the rebellious nobility, were excommunicated by the Archb. of Canterbury. After which, no man was more active against the King than he, being one 
s Ib. f. 137 a.  of those that on the Baron's part, submitted to such a determination as the K. of France should make (unto whom the differences touching those Ordinances, called Provisiones Oxonii, so prejudicial to the King, was referred,) and who did put himself in arms, with the rest, under 
t Math. Westm. in an. 1264.  pretence of asserting the Laws of the land● and the people's just liberties, holding 
u Rot. F. 48. H. 3. m. 4.  out Northampton hostilely against the King, and likewise Kenilworth Castle, during that famous six-months siege (as in my discourse of that place is showed) So that by the Decree 
w Inter. Stat. impr. Lond. an. 1543.  called Dictum de Kenilworth (which after his victor●e a● Evesham was made in favour of those rebels) having been so prime an Actor in those disturbances, he was specially excepted, and referred to a seven years' imprisonment, or submission to the King's mercy.  
But with his Lady, the King dealt very graciously even in the height of her husband's violence; for in September 49 H. 3. he assigned 
x Claus. 49. H. 3. in d. m. 3.  unto her● this Lordship of Fillongley, with Allesley, and Berdingbury in this county; as also Barwell and Burbach in Leicestershire, for her maintenance; which were then valued at C l. per an. and in January the year following, added 
y Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 32  the Lordships of jerdele, Blimham, and Nayleston, confirming 
z Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 32 , his assignation of this, and the rest ab●ve mentioned. The direct time of this Henry's death I find not, but I suppose it to have been in 53 H. 3. for in that year had the said Joan his widow, an allotment 
a Claus. 53. H. 3. m. 8.  of divers Kts. Fees, and parts of Fees, lying in sundry places, for her dower, which in the whole, came to no less than xxiiii. Which great Lady sealed 
b Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  with her husband's arms, scil. a Manche, the outside of the Seal being decked w●th her paternal coat, viz. Flower de ●uces.  
To the last Henry de Hastings succeeded 
c Ex vet. membr. penes praef. H. le Strange.  John his son and heir; which John became a coheir 
d Esc. 1. E. 1. n. 16.  to George de Cantilupe, his Uncle by the mother's side; unto whom for his part (inter alia) was allotted 
e Rot. F. 2. E. 1. m. 29. Claus. 2. E. 1. in d. m. 12.  the Castle and Honour of Bergavenny the Castle of Kilgaran as also the manor of Aston-Cantilupe in this county; of all which being in ●he King's hands in regard of his minority, he had ●●verie 
f Claus. 11. E. 1. m. 6.  in 11 E. 1. then doing his homage: and the next year following, had command 
g Pat. 12. E 1. m. 19  to attend ●h● King in his Scotch expedition. In 15 E. 1. he was 
h Pat. 15. E. 1. m. 7.  in that Welsh voyage with Edm. Earl of Cornwall, unto whom the K. being then in Gascoign, had committed 
i Hist. T. Wals.  the custody of this Realm: After which I find, that in 21 E. 1. he accompanied 
k Pat. 21. E. 1. m. 18.  Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Glouc. and Hereford into Ireland; and that in 25 E. 1. he had Summons 
l Claus. 25. E. 1. in d. m. 14.  ● amongst many other great persons, to be at London on the Sunday next after the Octaves of St. john Bapt. sufficiently furnished with Horse and arms, thence to attend the King in his expedition beyond Sea: As also the next ensuing year, the like Summons 
m Claus. 26. E. 1. in d. m. 6.  to be at Karleol on Whitsun Eve, to march against the Scots.  
In 28 E. 1. he attended 
n Cartul. de Erdington f. 101. a.  the King with his Army into Scotland and th●re performed military service, for five Knight's fees; in which year he obtained a Charter 
o Cart. 29. E. 1. n. 49.  for a market at this his manor of Fillongley, week●y every Monday, and an annual fair, beginning on the Eve of St. John Bapt. nativity, to last for five days. In 31 E. 1. he attended the King again into Scotland, and was at 
p Ex vet. Rot. penes W●●● Ne●e eq. aur.  that memorable siege of Kaerlaverok: The same year likewise was 
q Pat. 9 E. 2. p. 1. m. 31.  he in the wars of Gascoigne; and in 34 E. 1. had special summons 
r Claus. 〈…〉 , amongst the rest of the great nobility to be at Westminster, the morrow after Trinitie-Sunday, there to consider and take order concerning an Aid for the making of Prince Edward Knight: and from the 23 of E. 1. till his death, wh●ch happened 
s Rot. F. 6. E. 2. m. ●.  in 6 E. 2. had summons 
 with the rest of the Barons, to the several Parliaments then held: but departing this world not long after, le●t issue by Isabella his wife, daughter 
 〈◊〉 Will. de Valence Earl of Pembroke, John de Ha●●ings his son and heir, who being of age at that time, did 
R●t. F. 6. ●. 2. m. 6.  his Homage, and had livery of his lands.  
Which John in 16 E. 2. was made governor 
x Pat. 16. E. 2. p. 1 m. ● & m. 11.  of Kenilworth Castle: but of him I have seen little el●e memorable, other than his marriage 
y Plac. coram. R. term. H●l●. 12. E. 3. ●. 3. Ka●●.  with Julian the daughter and heir of Sir Thomas Leyburne, and that he departed 
* Claus. 11. E 3. p. 2. m. 18.  this life in 18 R. 2. leaving Laurence his son and heir about ●ive 
z Rot. F. 18 E. 2. m. 9  years of age; which Laurenc● in 11 E. 3. was committed 
a E●●. 18. E. 2. n. 83.  to the tuition of Will. de Clinica Earl of Huntingdon, who had married Julian his mother, to be educated with him, till he should become of full age, h●ving an allowance of CC. marks out of the Exchequer yearly, f●r his support and maintenance during that time: Of wh●m I find 
b Clau●. 7. E 3. p. 1. m. 17.  that the K●ng had so much care● when he was at New Castle upon Tine about four years be 〈…〉, having sent for the Q●●en to come thither to him, and considering that so long a journey m●●ht be dangerous to the Child (for he was then b●en up in her C●urt) directed his speac●all Letters to the said Julian, desiring her, as a person most proper to undergo that trust, to take him into her charge, promising satisfaction for all costs and expenses, which she should be at therein.  
This Laurence was in 13 E. 3. (by the K's. Letters Pat. bearing date Oct. 13.) declared 
c Pat. 13. E. 3. m. 12.  Earl of Pembroke, in regard of his descent from Isabella the eldest sister and coheir unto Aymere de Valence Earl of Pembroke; and by Ag●es 
d T. Wals.  one of the daughters to ●og. de Mortimer fi●st Earl of March had issue 
e Esc. 22. E. 3. n. ●7.  John Earl of Pembroke little more than a twelve month old at 
f Esc. 22. E. 3. n. 17.  his fathers's death, which happened in 22 E. 3. Which I●hn was in 46 E. 3. sent 
g T. Wals.  over into Gascoign, to raise the siege of Rochel, beleaguered by the French, being then 
h T. Wals.  about xxv. years of age, but was attended with very ill success in that expedition: for no sooner did he arrive with his Army at the Port of Rochel, but that the Spanish navy fell suddenly upon them, before they could put themselves, in order to fight, so that few of them escaped death, wounds, or imprisonment; and yet without any considerable loss to the Enemy, who forthwith set fire on all the English Ships, carrying away the Earl and many gallant Gentlemen, as also no less than twenty thousand marks in money; sent over by the K. of England, to continue the war: which unhappy accident fell out on the Eve of St. john Baptist's nativity, being the festival of St. Aetheldred the Virgin; and therefore was it censured by many (as my Author 
k Ib.  observeth) that God's judgement so followed him, as a punishment for the injury he had done to the Church of that holy Virgin (sc. Ely) in a cause betwixt the Church of St. Edmundsbury and it, before his departure out of England and that the money so lost had no better luck, forasmuch as it had been got from the Religious Houses and Clergy: But others attributed it to his living an adulterous life, being a married man; that he also had attempted in Parliament an infringement of the Church its Liberties, and that he persuaded the King to lay greater Taxes upon the clergy than laity, for support of his wars: which practices of pilling and poling the Church, however the temporal Lords (saith the same Author) were pleased; yet what success they had, not only England, but the whole world hath sufficiently found.  
I now come to speak of his death, the circumstances whereof, were as followeth; viz. 
l Ib.  that having undergone four years' imprisonment in Spain, with most inhuman usage, he sent to Bertrand Clerkin Constable of France, desiring that he would use some means for his enlargement; who thereupon interceded for him to the Bastard of Spain, that called himself King, and obtained his liberty, in consideration of part of that money due to himself: whereupon he was brought to Paris, and a sum of money assigned, which he must pay for his redemption: but after his coming th●ther, it was not long, ere that he fell mortally sick of Poison as 'twas thought, given to him by the Spaniards, who were reputed to have such a special faculty in that Art, as that the potion should kill at what distance of time they pleased: The French therefore seeing death approaching him, being eager to get his ransom money before he died, made haste to remove him unto Calais; but on his journey thither he departed 
m Ib.  this world, upon the very day of St. Aetheldred the Virgin (which Saint he had so much offended before his coming out of England, as hath been said) though the Inquis. 
n Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 10  after his death expresseth it to have been the xuj th'. of April; his son and heir, John being 
o Esc. 49 E. 3. n. 10  at that time but two years old and a half; and was buried in the choir of the Friar's Preachers at Hereford, as by his Testament 
p Sudburie f. 92. b. , and what I shall hereafter say, may seem.  
But here, before I proceed farther, I must observe, that this John, in 43 E. 3. (obtaining licence for that purpose from the King) made a Feoffment 
q Pat. 51. E. 3. n. 29. per. Insp. Esc. 49. E. 3. n. 10.  unto Walter Amyas, and others of all his Castles, Lordships, manors, &c: in England and Wales, to certain uses: which Feoftment, being left sealed up in the hands of the Feoffees, to be kept till his return from beyond Seas, was upon his death delivered to the King's council at Westminster; 
Claus. 19 E 3. in d.  who opening it, found, that in case he died without issue of his body, the town and Castle of Pembroke should come to the King, his heirs and successors, and the Castle and Lordship of Bergavenny, and all other his lands in England and Wales, in Fee, to his cousin Will. de Beauchamp (viz. his Mother's sister's son) provided that he should bear his arms, and endeavour to obtain his title of Earl; and in case he neglected so to do, that then his Kinsman Will. de Clinton, to have them upon the same conditions.  
But I return to his said son and heir, of whom I find 
r Claus. 1. R. 2. m. 45. , that at the Coronation of K. Ric. 2. he claimed to carry the great gold Spurs, and that though he shown sufficient evidence for his right so to do, yet, being under age, it was adjudged, that the King might appoint another for that time: whereupon Edmund Mortimer Earl of March was assigned thereto: And moreover, that he took to wife 
s Esc. 2. H. 4. n. 54. , whilst he was very young, Philippe daughter to the said Edmund Earl of March ● but had no issue by her: for being at Wodstoke, where the King kept his Christmas in 13 of his reign, he tilted 
t T. Wals. Pat. 15. ●. 2. m. 6. & 29.  with Sir John St. John, and by an unfortunate slip, was run into the bottom of his Belly, so that his bowels breaking out, he suddenly died, to the great lamentation of many, in regard he was a person of so noble a disposition, that in bounty and courtesy he exceeded most of his degree: So that it is observed 
u T. Wals. Pat. 15. ●. 2. m. 6. & 29. , that from Aymerie de Valence Earl of Pembroke (his lineal ancestor) who was one that gave Judgement of death upon Thomas Earl of Lancaster in ●. 2. time, even unto this John, the last Earl of the line, none of them ever saw his Father, nor any Father of them took delight in the seeing his Child, so young were they at their father's deaths. His body was interred in the Church of the Grey friars, near Newgate in London (now called Christ's-Church) where he had a fair Monument 
w Stow's S●rve● of L●nd. p. ●45. , since (with all the rest) defaced.  
Dying thus without issue, R●ginald Lord Grey of Ruthin, was by some Inquis. 
x Ex vet. cod. M S. penès Cl. v. joh. S●ld●num.  found his next heir of the whole blood, as descended from Elizabeth, sister to John, great-grandfather to the said Earl, so slain in tilting, as hath been said: and by other ʸ Inquis. Hugh de Hastings, son of Hugh, son of Hugh, son of a second John, by Isabella the daughter of Hugh le Despenser, as the pedigree here placed showeth. But so little did John Earl of 

Will. de Valencia Comes Pembr. 

Andomarus. ob. ●. p.  
Joanna.  
Isabel.    
Henr de Hastings- Joanna de Cantilupe. 

johannes de Hastings, primus. 

R●●erus de Grey.- Elizabetha. 

R●ginaldus de Grey de Ruthin. 

Reginaldus de Grey.      
Joh. de Hastings secundus.- Isabel filia Hug. le Despenser Com. Wint. 

Johannes de Hastings, tertius. 

Laurentius de Hastings erectus in Com. Pembr. 

joh. Comes Pembr. mari captus. 

joh. Comes Pembr. caesus in hastiludio apud Wodstoke.        
Hugo de Hastings 

Hugo de Hastings 

Hugo de Hastings ob. s. p.  
Edwardus de Hastings.             Pembroke (Father to the last John) regard his next heir male, as it seems; and so much hate 
z Ib. Et ex v●t. membr. penes 〈◊〉 St●ang eq. aur.  Reginald Grey, father to the last Reginald, that he entailed the greatest part of his lands, as hath been said, on Will. de Beauchamp before mentioned. Notwithstanding which settlement, 'tis observable, that the right of bearing arms, was in those days of such esteem, as that the contest 
a Ib. Et ex v●t. membr. penes Ha●●● strange eq. aur.  for those of the Earls of Pembroke (sc. Or a Manche gules) betwixt Reginald Lord Grey, son to the before mentioned Reginald, and Edw. Hastings, brother and heir to the last mentioned Hugh, lasted little less than twenty years in the Court military, before the Constable and marshal of England: wherein, after much money spent, the said Edw. Hastings, who challenged them as heir male of the family, was not only condemned 
b Ib.  in 970 l. 17 s. 10 ob. q. costs (●rey swearing that he had spent a thousand Marks more) and the arms adjudged 
c Ib.  to Grey, but imprisoned 
d Ib.  xuj. years for disobeying that Sentence. The particular proceed in which business, with the hard measure, which the said Edward had, for brevity's sake I pass by, referring my Reader to that learned Comment upon Sir Henry Spelman's discourse of arms, lately published by my worthy friend Edw. Byske Esq. where they are compendiously set forth; and return to the before specified Wil Beauchamp.  
Which William possessing this Lordship of Fillongley ● and the greatest part of the said Earl of Pembroke's lands, by virtue of that entail, was impleaded 
e Ib.  for the same by the above mentioned Edw. Hastings, and having invited 
f Ib.  his learned counsel to his House in Pater Noster Row, within the city of London, amongst whom, were Rob. Charlton (than a Judge) Will. Pinchbeck, Will. Brenchesley, and john Catesby, all learned Lawyers, after Dinner went into his chapel, and at his coming out, in an angry fashion, threw to each of them a piece of Gold, saying 
g Ib. , Sirs! I desire you forthwith to tell me, whether I have any right and title to Hasting's Lordships and Lands: whereupon, Pinchbeck stood up, the rest being silent, fearing that he suspected them, and said 
h Ib. , No man here, nor in England, dare say that you have any right in them, except Hastings do quit his claim therein; and should he do it, being now under age, it would be of no validity. Perhaps there had been some former entail to settle them upon the heir male of the family, which preceded that before spoken of; but what ever it was, sure we are, that Hastings apprehended the injury done to himself, so great, as that with extreme anguish of mind, at his later end, he left 
i Ib.  God's curse and his own, upon his Descendants, if they should not attempt the vindication thereof.  
Of this Will. de Beauchamp (who was a younger 
k Pat. 30. E. 3. p. 2. m. 15.  son unto Thomas de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, by Catherine Mortimer, sister 
l Langham f. 119.  of Agnes, mother unto john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke before specified) I find, that he was in 4 R. 2. retained by Indenture 
m Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  to serve the King in his wars, with CCL. men at arms, and CCL. Archers, for a quarter of a year, under the command of Edmund de Langley Earl of Cambridge, (the King's Uncle) in the parts of Portugal and Spain; in which expedition the said Earl was general. So also in 
n Vide T. Wals.  6 R. 2. with that warlike Bishop of Norwich, sc. Henr. Spenser, who was so victorious in the parts of Flanders about that time; and should have had 500 marks for the service of himself in particular, of which he received part; but because he had it not all beforehand, he refused to stir from home. After which, viz. in 7 R. 2. he was constituted 
o Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  governor of Calais, and retained by Indenture 
p Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  for the safe custody thereof, with CXL. men at arms on Horseback, whereof himself with nine other Kts. to be part, CL. Archers on Horseback, C. men at arms, and CLxxxiii. Archers on foot, and four Esquires on Horseback, with condition that xx. men at arms and ten Archers on Horseback, as also ten Archers on foot, belonging to the Treasurer of Calais, should be under his command, in relation to that service; and in consideration thereof to receive four shillings per diem, for his own wages, for the rest of the Knights two s. and men at arms serving on Horseback xii d. Which retainer was for two years: but the next year ensuing, the like Covenants were renewed 
q Ib.  for the term of three years more, and in 11 and 12 R. 2. for each 
r Ib.  of those years, singly.  
In 10 R. 2 he was made governor 
s Pat. 10. R. 2. p. 1. m. 23.  of the Castles of Pembroke and Kilgaran. In 16 R. 2. first summoned 
t Claus. 16. R. 2. in d.  to Parliament, with the Barons, by the name of Will. Beauchamp de Bergavenny chivalier, and made Knight 
u Ex vet. M S. penès Henr. S. George eq. aur.  of the Garter, being then possessed of the Castle of Bergavenny, with the other lands, which the before specified john de Hastings, Earl of Pembroke, had so entailed upon him as hath been said. In 1 H. 4. made 
w Pat. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 4.  Justice of South-Wales; and fr●m 
x Pat. de ijsd. an. in d  2 H. 4. till 8. inclusive, was in commission for conservation of the Peace in this county. But farther of his military, or civil employments, I have not seen; nor can I say more of him, than that he gave 
y Reg. coll. de Warw. f. 81. b.  to the Collegiate Church of Warwick, for the good estate of K. Ric. 2. and Q. Anne his consort, as also of himself and Joan his wife, during their lives in this world, and for the health of all their souls afterwards, the advouson of the Churches of Spellesbury, and 
z Ib. f. 104. b.  Chadsley-Corbet in Worcester'shire: and that he was in some sort a Benefactor to the gilled of the Holy trinity, our Lady, and S. john Baptist in Coventre, as may seem by his portraiture set up in glass on the East side of St. Marry Hall, together with his Lady, in robes of great state, which in my discourse of that place are most exactly represented.  
And l●stly that by his Testament 
a Arundel vol. 2. f. 155. , bearing date at Bergavenny 25 Apr. an. 1408. (9 H. 4.) he bequeatned h●s body to be buried in the Church of the Friar's Preachers at Hereford, next and beneath the tomb of the before specified john de Hastings Earl of Pembroke; appointing that five Tapers should be hung about his body as soon as m●ght be after his death; as also that xxiiii men should be clothed in black, each of them h●lding a Torch in his hand, and to have two d. a pi●ce for the same. To which place of his bur●all he bequeathed xx. marks or more, as his Executors should think fit; and over and above what hath been already expressed C l. for the charges of his funeral, directing that ten thousand Masses should be sung for his soul, in all the haste that might be after his death, by the most honest Priests that could be got: as also that four good Priests be found, by the space of ten years, singing for his soul, and for the soul of his Lord, Sir john Hastings Earl of Pembroke, and for all the souls unto whom he had obligation. And moreover to his poor Tenants with●n his Lordships C l. To Joane his wife a pair of Basyns, covered, and overgylt, having the arms of Warwick and Arundel empaled upon them. To Richard his son his best Sword and harness, to be armed withal, aswell for War as Peace; as also all his other harness for the Justs of Peace which belonged to War. To Joane and Elizabeth his daughters a thousand marks a piece to their marriage: And constituting Thomas Arundel, Archb. of Canterbury, Thomas Earl of Arundel, Joane his wife, etc. his Executors, departed 
b Esc. 12. H 4. n. 32.  this life in 12 H. 4. leaving issue by the same Joane (who was 
* Com. de T. Mich 3. H. 7. rot. 51 Su●●.  one of the daughters and coheirs to Ric. Earl of Arundel) Richard Beauchamp his son and heir.  
Of this deceased Lord, I have the rather taken occasion to speak, in regard that he made his residence at some times in this county, as I presume his Lady also did, in her widowhood: for I find that she was at several 
c Pat. 4. H. 6. p. 2. m. 8. Pat. 8. H. 6. p. 2. m. 30.  times in Commission for treating with the people about loans to the King, within this Shire; surviving him many years, her death 
d Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 35.  happening not till 14 H. 6. Of whose Testament 
e Chichley ●. 455. a. , forasmuch as by it, that greatness and state, wherein the English nobility in those days lived, may in some sort be seen; as also the pomp of their funerals, I have here transcribed the greatest part.  
In the name of the blessed Trynyte, Fader, sonn and Holy ghost, the xth. day of Janyver in the year of our Lord MCCCCxxxiiii. I Johanne Beuchamp Lady of Bergavenny, as a meek daughter of holi Chirche, full in the Christian faith and believe, hool in mind and body (blessed be God) considering that the freel condition of this wretched and unstable lief, is full of perils; and the yend and conclusion thereof is not else but death, fro the which no person of none estate schall escape: and therefore purposing, with the love of God, to dispose such goods as of his grace he hath lent me, in such use as aright be most to his plesauns, and profit to my soul, and all theirs that I am bounden to; I have ordained and make my Testament and last Will, in this form.  
First I bequeatheth my soul to the mercy of my blessed Saviour and maker Ihesu christ, through the beseeching of his blessed mother Mary, and alle holy company in Hevene, and my simple and wretched body to be buried in the Queer of the Frere-Prechours of Hereford, in a new tomb by my worthy Lord and sometime husband Sir Will. Beuchamp on whoos soul God have merci. But I w●l that my Bodi be kept unburied, in the place where hit happeneth me to die, unto the time my maigne be clethed in black, my Hers, my Chare, and other covenable purviance made, and then to be carried unto the place of my burying before rehearsed, with alle the worship that ought to be done unto a woman of mine estate; which God knoweth well proceedeth not of no pomp or vain glory that I am set in for my Bodi, but for a memorial and a remembrance of my soul, to my kin, friends, servants, and alle other. And I wol that every Parish Chirch that my said Bodi resteth in a night after hit passeth fro the place of my dying, be offered two Clothes of Gold: and if hit rest in any College or conventual Chirche, three Clothes of gold. Also I devise that in every cathedral Chirche or conventual, where my Bodi rests a night, toward the place where my Bodi shall be buried, that the Dean, Abbot, or Prior, have vi s. viij d. and everi canon, Monk, Vicar, pressed, or clerk, that is at the Dirige at the Mass in the morning, shall have xii d.  
Also I ordain, that anon aftur my burying, there be done for my soul five thousand Masses in alle the haste that they may goodly. And I bequeatheth unto the House of the said Freres at Hereford in general CCC. marks, for to find two Prostes perpetual for to sing for my Lord my husband, my Lord my Fader, my Lady my mother and me, and Sir Hugh Burnell Kt. and alle my good doers, and alle christian souls: the one pressed to sing the fyrst Mass in the morning in the same House, and the other the last Mass that is done in the day yn the same House; so that it be seen, that there be sure ordinauns made therefore, to be kept perpetually, as Law wool. And I bequeatheth each Frere of the same House, in special, the day of my burying, to pray for my soul iii s. iiii d. And I wool that the foresaid Freres have a hool suit of black; that is to say a Chesepyl, two Tunycles, three coops, with my best pair of Candelsticks of sylver, writhe; and my best suit of vestments of cloth of gold, with peacocks, with Autere-clothes and Aubes, and alle that longeth thereto, for a memorial perpetual to use him every year at the anniversary of my Lord my husband and of me. And for the costs of mine enterement, upon my death and burying, I ordain and devise a thousand Marks.  
And I devise C. marks to be dalt penny meal, or more after the discretion of mine Executors among poer men and women, that come to mine e●teremen● the day of my burying. And I ordain and devise to have five priests for to sing for me xx. winters, for my Lord my Fader, my Lady my mother, my Lord my Husband, my son Richard Earl of Worcestre, Sir Hugh Burnell Kt. and alle my good doers, and alle christian souls; and that of the most honest people and good conversations that mow be founden: of which ●ive priests, I ordain and devise two to sing in the parish of Rocheforde, and other three in Kirkeby-Belers in the Count of Lecestre, during the term aforeseyd. Moreover I devise CC. marks to be departed among my poer Tenants in England, in such place as most need is, aftur the discretion of mine Executors. Also I devise C l. to be disposed in clothing, Bedding, horse, Oxen, and other bestial and necessaries, within halve a year aftur my death, & to be yeven & dalt among bedrid men and other poer people, dwelling in the Lordships that I have. And also I devise that Bartholomew Brokesby, and Wauter Kebyll be everi year at Hereford, the day of my anniversary, seeing that my Obite, with the remnant of my obsequies be done in due wise, to the most profit of my soul, spendying about the execution thereof, at every time x l. after here discretion.  
Moreover I devise to the marriage of poer maidens dwelling within my Lordships. C l. And to the making and emending of febull Brugges and foul ways C l. And to the finding and deliverans of poer Prisoners, that have been well conditioned xl. l. Also I bequeatheth to Sir James son and eyre of the Earl of Ormond Five hundred pounds to be dispent by mine Executors about the defence of the lands that I give and assign him, by the Will of my lands, in case they be challenged or ympugned wrongfully within his age; or else to have the same money, or else so much thereof as is unspend at his full age, to the same intent: and a payr of Baysins of silver guilt and covered with my arms. And I devise and bequeatheth to the same Sir James a Bed of gold of Swans, with tapetter of green Tapesery, with branches and flowers of divers colours, and two pair sheets of reins, a pair of Fustiaunce, six pair of other sheets, six pair of Blankets, six Materas, six Pelowes, and with Qvissons and bancours that longen to the bed aforeseyd, with alle my stuff at Bergevenny; a pane of Menyvere, with alle my Armure in England and Wales: which goods I will that it shalle abide in the keeping of Robert Darcy, Barth. Brokusby and Wauter Kebell, till the said Sir James be xx. year of age, and then to be delivered to him and else not. And in case that the said Sir James die within the said age, withouten issue of his body lawfully begotten, than I wol and devise all the foresaid goods, to be delivered to John of Ormund his brother in the same wise that the said Sir James should have hit. And if John die ere he come at the same age, I wol that Thomas Ormund, his brother, have hit in the same wise that John should have hit. And if Thomas die or he come at that age, than I wol that alle these goods be sold and done for my soul and here's, and alle my good doers.  
And I bequeatheth unto the same John of Ormund a Bed of cloth of gold, with Lebardes; with those Queshions and tapets of my best read worsted that longen to the same Bed, and bancours and forms to long to the same Bede: also four pair of sheets, four pair of Blankets, three Pelowes, and three Materas. And I bequeatheth unto Thomas of Ormund his brother, a Bede of Velvet, white and black paled, with Quyshons, tapets and former's, that long to the same Bede; Three pair of sheets, three pair of Blankets, three Pelowes, and three Materas. And I bequeatheth unto Elizabeth his sister a Bede of blue Baudekyn with Quyshions, Tapetes of blue worsted, and forms that long to the same Bede; Four pair of sheets, four pair of Blankets, four Pelowes, and four Materas. And I bequeatheth to my soon Sir James of Ormund three of the best horse in my chare; and John his brother my next best; and Thomas his brother my next best aftur him: and John Grace the sixth. And I bequeatheth to John of Ormund and Thomas his brother, in defence of her livelihood that I have bequest him, either of them DCC. marks. Also I bequeatheth to Bartholomew Brokusby my Hallyng of black, read, and green, with mories Letters, with Quyshions, with bancours and costers.  
And I bequeatheth unto the same Bartholomew, my Bede of silk, black and read, embroidered with wodbynd flowers of sylver, and alle the costers and apparyl that longeth thereto. And I wol that the said Barth. have xii. pair of sheets, of the best cloth that I have, save reins; six pair of Blankets, and a pane of Menyver● and a bowl of sylver called Playcebolle, and my best Cup of gold, covered; and my round basin of sylver pounced with mories letters, with the Ewer that longeth to the same basin. And I bequeatheth unto the same Bartholomew a dozen vessel of sylver, garnished; and two Basyns and two Ewers of sylver; and my best Gown furred with Marters.  
And I devise to Rob. Darcy CCCC. marks, and my image of our Lady that the Earl of March gaf me; and a Cup of gold covered. Also I devise to Wauter Kebell C. mark, and three of my best low Hors. And I wol that the said Wauter have my best black Bede of silk, with alle the apparel of a Chambre of the best black Tapeter that I have; and six pair of sheets, and six pair of Blankets, three Materas; and my round basin of silver with Bolles, and a Ewer that longeth thereto; and my little Saler, and six spoons of sylver that been in my manor at the Snyterfeld; and my best stained Halle, with a Potel Pot, and three piece of silver, and a great Maser covered, that was Sir Adam Persale 's; and my second Gown of Marters. And I bequeatheth the remnant of my gowns furred with Marters, to my son Sir James of Ormund, and to his two brethren, af●ur the discretion of mine Executors. And I bequeatheth to Isabella mutton C. marks for her marriage. And I bequeatheth to Florys Lee C. marks, and two horse to his marriage. And I bequeatheth to Richard Burley C. marks, so both they be ruled by me and mine Executors, and dwell with me whilst I live.  
And I bequeatheth to Raynald Moton C. marks. And I bequeatheth to Thomas Besford C. marks. And I bequeatheth to John Daunsey xx l. And I bequeatheth to Henry Leicester xx l. And I bequeatheth to Henry Filongley C. marks. And I bequeatheth to Alyson Darcy C. marks. And I bequeatheth to Henry Brokusby C. marks, under the condition that he be governed by me, and by the worthiest of his kynn. And I bequeatheth to John Massy C. marks. And I bequeatheth to Philip Cuberley xx l. and to W●●l. Loudham C. marks. And I bequeatheth to Eliz. d●●ghter of the Earl of Ormund C. marks: and to T●omas Blankany xx l. And to John Yerdley x. ●●rks. And to John Bultus x l. And to little jews x. marks. And to John Hulle C s. And to Thomas Burton x l. And to Thomas Welby C s. And to John footman xl s. And to John Gardener of Bergevenny four marks.  
And also I wol that alle the remnant of my servants be rewarded af●●r the discretion of mine Executors. Also I devise to my priests and clerks of my chapel, if they go with my Body and do my Obsequies daily till I be buried, on my costs, and to ben ruled af●ur mine Executors, C. marks. And I wol that my Warde●, with her marriages, and all the livelihode that I have by him, b● u●der the go●vernauns of Rob. Darcy, Barth. B●okusby, and Wauter Kebell, they for to fulfil hi● and to dispose hit to the most advantage of my soul; and to perform hit and put in Execution my Will and my device aforeseyd.  
I ordain and make mine Executors Mr. John bath, canon of Welles, taking for his labour xl l. and if he take mynistr●cion, Rob. Darcy, Barth. Brokusby, Wauter Kebell, Sir Will. Cr●ke, taking for his labour, if he take ministration xx l. and John Bultus. And I wol that Wauter Kebell, ne John Bultus admynister, ne do nothing that toucheth my Testament in any wise, without the advice or commandment of the remnant of mine said Executors. And the residue of my goods, I wol and ordain hem to be disposed by mine Executors, to bear yearly charges of my Obits; and in Alm●sdeedes doing in the mean time, whiles they wol l●st. Requiring and preying all th●se people, Executors aforenamed, and so far as I dare or may● charging hem, that as my singular trust is on hem afore other, they refuse not but to take upon him the Administration of this Testament, with the conditions afore rehearsed, and put it in execution, as they would I should do for him in like case; and as they wol answer before the most high and mightifull judge at the dreadful day of Dome, where both they and I shall appear. In witness that this is my last Will I have set hereto my Sele; ywritten in the day and year aforeseyd.  
I now return to Richard, son and heir to the before specified Sir William. This Richard was created 
f L●l. Itin. vol. 6. f. 89.  Earl of Worcester in 8 H. 5. but slain in France within two years after, leaving one only daughter his heir; scil. Elizabeth, married to Sir Edw. Nevil Kt. (a younger son to Ralph Earl of Westmoreland) first summoned 
g Claus. 29. H. 6. in d.  to Parliament in 29 H. 6. by the name of Edw. Nevil de Bergavenny chivalier: From whom is descended (as the pedigree showeth) john Nevil Lord Bergavenny, now Lord of this manor.  
The Church (dedicated to our Lady and All Saints) was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
h MS. in Scac.  at xuj. marks; the advouson whereof in 19 E. 3. being purchased 
i Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 1. m. 9  from Laurence de Hastings Earl of Pembroke, by Will. de Clinton Earl of Huntendon, was by him given 
k Ib. m. 8.  to the Canons of Marstoke the same year; whereupon they soon obtained an appropriation 
l Nor●hb. f. 117.  thereof. And in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
m MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 57 b.  at viij l. ix s. ix d. over and above x s. allowed for Procurations and Synodals. But all that I have farther found relating to this Church, is that in H. 3. time, viij s. per an. was assigned 
n Ex autog. penès Will. Paulet ar. , by one Nich. Burbache Clerk (out of certain lands lying in this Parish) for the maintenance of a lamp burning in the body thereof, to the honour of the blessed Virgin; the said annuity having been appointed to be so disposed of, by Sir Thomas de Hastings, who for the souls of his Ancestors, gave to the same Nicholas those lands out of which it was so charged, and upon that condition.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Henr. de Hastings. 
Thom. de Burbache Cler. an. 1248. 
Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich   D. joh. de Hastings miles. 
Conradus de Howeschill de Alemania Cler. Cal. nou. 1305 
Langt. f. 7. b.   Patroni Vicariae. 
 Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Adam de Overton Cap. 2. Non. Sept. 1345. 
Northb. f. 43. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Hen. de Corley Cap. 2. Non. jan. 1345. 
Ib f. 44. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Will. Prelate Cap. Id. Apr. 1351. 
Ib. f. 54. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. de Aldestre 2 Cal. nou. 1351. 
Ib.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Rog. de Aston Cap. 2. Non. Maii 1353. 
Ib. f. 56. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Galfr de Fitz Cap. 4. Cal. Aug. 1353. 
Ib.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. Rymyll Pbr. 2 Dec. 1383. 
Street. f. 31. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Rob. Bascote Pbr. 8. Cal. Dec. 1386. 
Sk. f. 1. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. de Shenyndon Pbr. 11 Feb. 1394. 
Ib. f. 10. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Rog. Wylkins Pbr. 26. Feb. 1394. 
Ib.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. Heward Cap. 25. Febr. 1399. 
Burgh. f. 6. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
D. Will. Eyre Pbr. 26. Maii 1422. 
Heyw. f. 9 a   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. ●owper Pbr. 5. Oct. 1434. 
Ib. f. 33. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. Brackley Pbr. 4. Aug. 1435. 
Ib. f. 33. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. bound Pbr. 6. Maii 1437. 
Ib. f. 35. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Will. Esteby Pbr. 4. Nou. 1438. 
Ib. f. 37. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. Littleton Cap. 24. Feb. 1450. 
Bo. f. 12. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Tho. Haddeley Canon. de Lilshull 7. Febr. 1452. 
Bowl. f. 3. a   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Mr. Thom. Palmer, in Leg. Bac. 17. Apr. 1529. 
Bl. f. 14. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
D. joh. Nicholson Pbr. 5. Apr. 1531. 
Ib. f. 17. b.   Georgius Coldwell gen. ex coness. Pr. & C. de Maxstoke 
D. Thurstanus Morrey Cler. ult. Dec. 1556. 
Samps. & B. f. 9 b.   Nich. Strange ar. 
Thom. Graunger 2. Martii 1581. 
Ib. f. 48. b.   jac. Rex. 
Christoph. Ford Cler. 24. Sept. 1608. 
Overton. bund. F.     

Old Fillongley.  
OF this place I have but little to say. In 13 Edw. 1. the Prior of Coventre, 
o Rot. de Quo. W.  claimed a Court Leet and divers other privileges here, by virtue of King H. 3. Charter, which were allowed; and in 20 Edw. 3. was certified 
p Ex vet. ●●●enes S. Clarke ●.  to hold it of the Lord Hastings by the eighth part of a Knight's Fee, this being as he was superior Lord thereof. Nor from hence till Hen. 7. time have I seen any more thereof, by the light of our public Records: but, in 14. of that King's reign, Thomas Froxmere Esquire, was found 
q ●●c. 14. H. 7.  to die seized of it, leaving Francis his son and heir xiv. years of age. Which Family of the Froxmeres had it by a daughter and heir of Fillongley, if we may credit some 
Arth. G●ego●ie ●● S●i●hall ●.  men's Notes; of which name there were, that long since resided at this place, as by tradition I have heard; whereof I am the more credulous, in regard it appears, that William de Fillongley had employment as a Commissioner 
s 〈◊〉 F, 51. E 3. m. 14. 〈…〉 2. R. 〈…〉 9 , in some public affairs of the County in 51 Edw. 3. and 2 Ric. 2. and that Henry de Fillongley Esquire, Sergeant 
〈…〉 1. 〈…〉 29.  of the scullery to King H. 4. was 
〈◊〉 F. 31. H. 6. m. ●.  one of the Knights for this Shire in the Parliament of 31 H. 6. as also Shiriff 
Ro●. F. 37. H. 〈…〉.  of this county and Leicestershire in 37. of the said King's reign.   

Motley.  
THis part of Fillongly, now called Metley-end, lieth westward from the Church near two miles: but the most ancient mention I find of it, is, in 6 E. 2. Nicholas de Burbache then holding hal● 
〈◊〉 6. E. ●.  a Knight's Fee here, of the heirs of Henry de Hastings. In which line of Burbache it continued till 3 E. 6. that Richard Burbache sold it 
〈…〉 Pasch. 3. ●. 6.  to Edw. P●e (of Maxstoke-Hall Esquire) by the name of the manor of motley.   

Ansley.  
BOurne passing on, about a mile below Fillongley-Church, is enlarged with another torrent, that riseth in Ansley; of which place I am next to take notice. In Edw. the Confessor's time the Countess Godeva (of whom I have spoke in Coventre) enjoyed 
 it: but after the Norman Invasion, being in the King's hands, it was, together with Coventre, and the other lands which belonged to that Countess, fermed 
 out to one Nicholas; and in the general Survey then taken (where it is written Hanslei) is joined with Hartshill, there also recorded by the name of Ardreshille; both which were valued at C s. as also from H. 1. time, for many ages afterwards, possessed jointly, by a Family of good note, whose chief seat being at Hartshill, assumed that place for their surname. But by a daughter and heir of Hardreshull, came at length to Culpeper, as the Descent in Hartshill doth show.  
Which Family of Culpeper, having their principal seat at Bedgebury in Kent (for the most part) made little residence in this Country; so that, in process of time, they sold away all their interest here, Sir Alexander Culpeper Knight, first passing 
Ex autog. penès G. Ludford gen.  in Fee-ferm, unto john Ludford gentleman (his Receiver and 
c Ex autog. penès G. Ludford gen.  Officer for this manor and Hartshill) much of the demesns in 20 H. 7. And afterwards, john Culpeper (a younger 
d Ex C●ll. Edw Dering 〈◊〉.  son to the said Sir Alexander) on whom, it seems, this was settled, all 
e Rec. d● T. Hill. 4. & 5. ●. 6. Rot. 148.  the rest, together with the manor, unto Robert and Edmund Wyethe of Loughborough in Com. Leic. gentlemen. Which Robert and Edmund in 5 H. 8. for the sum of xlviii li. granted 
f 〈…〉 Ludford.  it to I●hn Rampton of Atherston Yeoman; of whom George Wightman of Elmesthorpe in Com. Leic. gentleman, having purchased 
g 〈…〉 Ludford.  it in 1 Eliz. past 
h 〈…〉 Ludford.  it in mortgage unto William Glover, Citizen and Dyer of London, in 34. of the said Queen's reign; who in 43. Eliz. obtained a Release 
i 〈…〉 Ludford.  from Tho. Wightman of Burbage gentleman, son and heir to the said George, of all his right, and title therein.  
To which Will. Glover (afterwards a Knight and Alderman of London) succeeded Sir Thomas Glover of Wilsdon in Com. Midd. Knight, his son and heir; who, together with the Lady Anne his mother, sold 
k 〈…〉 Ludford.  it in 6 jac. unto james Wightman of Brackman in the said county of Leicester: which James in 10 jac. past 
l 〈…〉 Ludford.  it unto George Ludford of Ansley Gent. (descended from the before specified john Ludford) who left issue George, now owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Laurence) being given 
m Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 3. m. 22. per. Insp.  to the Nuns of Polesworth in King John's time, by William de Hardredeshull, son of Robert, and grandchild to Hugh, was appropriated to them shortly after; and thereupon an assignation made 
n Ex autog. ●●●ès ●dw. ●t●●●ord.  of what the perpetual Vicar should have for his pains in serving the Cure: which being found too little, and complaint made to the Bishop, there was an augmentation 
o Ex autog. ●●●ès ●dw. ●t●●●ord.  thereof, by virtue of a provincial Constitution, which the Archbishop of Canterbury and the rest of the Bishops within his Province had made to that purpose; viz. that whereas the small Tithes and Obventions pertaining to the Altar, were valued but at L s. and the Tithe-corn at xxiv. marks, the Vicar and his successors should thenceforth have the fift sheaf of the Tithe-Corn throughout the whole Parish, to be delivered out of the Tithe-Barn belonging to the said nuns, after it should be gathered in by them, at their charge. This was done by M ● Simon de Balidon, official to the B ●. of cou. and Lich. and by authority from the said Bp. on Friday next after the Feast of S. Dennis an. 1275. (3 E. 1.) In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) the rectory here was valued 
p MS. in Scac.  at vi. marks, and the vicarage at half a mark: but in 26 H. 8. the same vicarage was rated 
q MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 61. a.  at vi li. vi s. viij d. over and above two s. iv d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 
Rog. de Eton. Cap. Dominus Nicholaus.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 
D. Rad. de Thamworth Cap. an. 1248. 
Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.   Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 
joh. fill. Ric. de Pollesworth 10 Cal. Martii 1315. 
Langt f. 40. a.   D. Philippus de Somervile, hac vice. 
joh. de Warton Cap. 3. Cal. Oct. 1349. 
Northb. f. 51. a.   Abb. & conu. de Pollesworth. 
Henr. Pynson Pbr. 19 Jan. 1430. 
Heyw f. 25. b.   Abb. & conu. de Pollesworth. 
William. Hamond 3. Dec. 1440. 
Ib f. 39 a.   Abb. & conu. de Pollesworth. 
Walt. Seyrton Pbr. 11. Martii 1444. 
Ib. f. 43. a.   Tho. Cope de Polesw. ratione conces. Abb. & C. de Polesw. 

Samps. f. 40. b.  D. Edw. Bower 20. Junii 1543.  Philippus & M. Rex & Regina. 

Samps. & B. f. 8. b.  Thom. Wylson Cler. 7. Nou. 1554.  Philippus & M. Rex & Regina. 

Ib. f. 10. a.  Henr. Hondys Cler. 15. Julii 1557.  Elizabetha Angliae Regina. 

Ib. f. 30. a.  Rob. Coope Cler. 12. Julii 1561. postea deprivatus.  Elizabetha Angliae Regina. 

Ib. f. 45. b.  Thom. Arnefeild Cler. 27. Julii 1574.  Elizabetha Angliae Regina. 

Samps. & B. f. 46. b.  Rob. Cope 2. Martii 1575.  Elizabetha Angliae Regina. 

Overton bund. E.  Will. fox Cler. 22. Dec. 1591.  Elizabetha Angliae Regina. 

Overton bund. C.  jac. Bush Cler. 10. Junii 1600.  Ric. Chamberlain arm. 

Mort. bund incert.  Franc. Bacon art. Magr. 13. Sept. 1625.   

Upon a plate of Brass, fixed on a Marble grave-stone in this Church.  
Orate pro animabus Johanne, que fuit uxor Roberti Palmer nuper de Stoni-Stanton gentleman, unius sororum Willielmi Bret nuper de Ansteley gentleman, ac pro animabus Johannis & Elizabeth liberorum dicti Roberti & Johanne que quidem Iohanna obiit ultimo die mensis Octobris anno domini Millesimo CCClxxx quorum animabus propitiotur Deus Amen. Nec non pro bono statu cuiusdam Roberti. Willielmi. Ricardi. Henrici. Johanne, Iocose & Margarete, filiorum & filiarum predictorum Roberti & Johanne.   

In a window on the North side of the Church, is this Inscription.  
Orate pro bono statu Johannis Ludford, & Alicie uxoris.  
   

Bret's-Hall.  
IN this Parish there is a place, though but of mean, consideration, yet noted in the common Maps by the name of Bret's-Hall, from a Family of that name, sometime owners thereof. Of which the first, as I think, was William, unto whom Will. de Hardreshull (Lord of Ansley in H. 3. time) gave 
Ex autog. penès G. Ludford gen.  certain lands here: From Which William descended another William, unto whom the Bishop of this diocese in 34 E. 3. granted licence 
s Strett. f. 3. b.  to have divine Service celebrated, for the space of two years, in a private oratory, here. But from these Brets, who possessed 
t Ex autog. penès Thomain White  it till the beginning of H. 4. time (which is above two hundred years) it came 
u Ex autog. penès Thomain White  to Nicholas Palmer of Stanton in Com. Leic. and by the 
w Ex autog. penès Thomain White  daughters and coheirs of William Palmer, to ....... Harecourt, and William Pouchin. Which William Pouchin in 37 H. 8. past 
x Ex autog. penès Thomain White  away his interest to john Purefey, it being then reputed a manor. Whereupon in 14 Eliz. 
y Ex autog. penès Thomain White  partition was made betwixt the said John and George Harecourt. To which john Purefey succeeded Michael, who sold 
z Ex autog. penès Thomain White  his part thereof unto john White of Busbie in Leicestershire.   

Monwode.  
THis lying on the West side of Ansley, and in the same Parish, had heretofore the reputation of a manor; for by that name did Sir john de Hardreshull call it in 39 E. 3. at which time he settled it 
a Ex. autog. penès W. Sheldon ar.  with Ansley and Hardreshull in the hands of certain Feoffees; and so by Records 
b Claus. 15. E. 4. in d. m. 17.  of later time, hath it often been termed: But as it was originally a member of Ansley, so is it now deemed to be; no part (that I know) retaining the name, but a piece of Wast-ground lying on the utmost skirt thereof, 
Esc. 22. E. 4. n. 6.  called Monwode-Lee.   

Whitacre superior.  
LOwer on the Northern side of Bourne, lies Whitacre superior, and adjoining to it Whitacre inferior; which, though they now are, and have long been distinct Lordships and Parishes, were not originally so. In the Conqueror's time several persons were 
c Domesd. lib.  interessed here; Turchill de Warwick had two hides, excepting one virgate, the Woods belonging whereto extended to one mile in length, and half as much in breadth; all which being then held of him by one Edwinus, was valued at x s. and in Edward the Confessor's days appertained to two Ulrics. Half a hide had Hugh Grentemaisnill, then held of him by one Walter, and valued at two s. which before the Conquest had been the freehold of one Baldvine. And three virgates had Robert de Veci, held at that time of him by one Robert, and rated at two s. which before the Norman Invasion was esteemed to be worth x s. it being then the freehold of Ailricus. But in that Record 
d Ib.  it is written in two places Witecore, and in the third Witacre.  
That the greatest part of these, came soon after to the Marmions (Lords of Tamworth-Castle) is not to be doubted; for of so much thereof, as lies in that which is now called Whitacre superior, was the Ancestor of Simon de Whitacre enfeoffed 
e Lib. rub. ●. 104. b.  in H. 1. time, to hold by the service of half a Knight's Fee; who also obtained the residue from the Ancestors of those Arden's whose seat was at Hampton in Arden, as by what I shall shortly say will appear: All which continued in the male line of the said Simon (who had their residence here) till about the later end of Edward the third his reign; but than it was by daughters and heirs transferred to other Families, as the following pedigree showeth.  

Simon de Whitacre 11 H. 2.- .... soror & coher. Rob. de Kaili. 

Alanus de Whitacre 33 H. 2. 

Sim. de Bercheston 8 H. 3.  
Thomas de Whitacre.    
Manasserus de Whitacre.  
jordanns de Whitacre.- Isolda. 

Sim. de Whitacre 8 H. 3. 

jordanus de Whitacre miles 53 H. 3.- Philippe- jac. de Astley frater Andr. de Astley mil. 2. maritus. 

jordanus de Whitacre. 

Ric. de Whitacre 17 E. 2.- Isabel. 

Will. de Whitacre infra aet. 8 E. 3.      
Edm. de Whitacre.  
Ric. de Whitacre 9 E. 1. 

Ric. de Whitacre miles 1 E. 3.- Johanna filia Hugonis de Culi 5 E. 2. 

Nich. de Whitacre 18 E. 3.  
Ric. de Whitacre 49 E. 3.- Elizabetha. 

Johanna filia & haeres.- Alanus Waldeiff defunctus 9 H. 4. 

Elena filia & cohaeres.- Ric. Walshe de Onlip in Com. Leic. ar. 20 H. 6. 

Thom. Walsh ar. obiit 3 E. 4.- 
† Ex Col. S. Erdswike ar.  Margeria filia & una haered. Ric. Burin ar. ob. 23 H. 7.- 
* Ex Col. S. Erdswike ar.  Rob. Stanton 2 maritus. 


a Ib.  Elena una fill. & cohaer. ux. Joh. Filding.- 
b Ib.  Will. Litleton 2. maritus. 


c Ib.  Johanna haeres matris, ux. Joh. Aston de Tixshall mil. obiit 18 H 8.    
Eliz. ux. Rad. Shirley de Stanton ar. 

Anna consangu. & haeres Thom. Walshe, ux. Thom. Pultney de Misterton in Com Leic. mil. 17 H. 8. 

Franciscus Pultney de Misterton ar. 1 E. 6.          
Margareta filia & cohaeres●- Thom. Hore de Elmedon 

Alanus Hore ar. 3 H. 7.- Maria relicta 11 H. 7. 

Cath. filia & haeres ux. Joh. Boteler de Solihull gen. 21 H. 7. 

joh. Boteler de Solihull.              
Simon Johannes Thomas.             
To this Simon succeeded 
f Rot. P. 33. H. 2.  Alanus de Witacre, and to Alan, Simon; who (as by circumstance may be concluded) seating himself at Bercheston, assumed that place for his surname; for in 8 H. 3. upon an Accord 
g F levat. Oct. Trin. 8. H. 3.  made betwixt the said Simon de Bercheston and Simon the son of jordan de Whitacre, this Whitacre appears to have been of his inheritance, and that he granted the same, together with Elmedon in this county, to the same Simon de Whitacre and his heirs, to be held of him the said Simon de Bercheston, by the service of one Knight's Fee; viz. Whitacre by the one half of a Knight's Fee, and Elmedon by another; the same agreement being in warranty 
h Vide Testa de N.  of a Charter formerly granted thereof to that purpose. And to make it farther manifest, it appeareth by another Fine, levied 
i Crast. Anim.  in 23 H. 3. betwixt the parties abovesaid, touching the same half Knight's Fee in Whitacre, that the same Simon de Whitacre was to perform such military service, in Warding at Tamworth Castle: but the said Simon de Bercheston and his heirs, to have Ward, Marriage, and Relief, from the same Simon de Whitacre and his heirs, whensoever occasion should require: and that the said Simon de Whitacre and his heirs should perform suit to the Castle of Tamworth before mentioned, for the same Simon de Bercheston, and his heirs for ever.  
Howbeit, by what service the rest was given, I have not seen: but in H. 3. time, did the before specified Simon de Bercheston grant 
k Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  the same unto Hugh de Arden (than Lord of Hampton in Arden, and superior Lord of the Fee thereof.) to be held of him the said Simon de Bercheston and his heirs by the tenth part of a knights Fee. From which several Simons that were owners of this place, it was anciently called Whitacre-Simund, as by several 
l 
Testa d● N.  
Inq. per Hundr. 4. E. 1.   Records appeareth. But I return. This Simon de Whitacre was a Knight 
m Ex. autog. penès H. Mere.  about the 30th of H. 3. and in 38 H. 3. being grown weak and impotent, obtained the King's special precept, 
n Claus. 38. H. 3. m. 6.  directed to the Shiriff of Warwickshire, to exempt him from appearing personally at the county, or Hundred Court, as also at his turns; provided that he did by his Letters Patent substitute an attorney to do suit for him there. And in 41 H. 3. had a Charter 
o Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 14●  of Free-warren granted to him in all his demesn lands here, together with those at Elmedon and Freseley; and confirmed 
p Ex regist. de Lilshull penès Ric. Leveson de balneo mil. p. 59  to the Canons of Lilshull in Com. Salop. what Robert de Kaily his uncle, whose heir he was, had given to them in Freseley,, in this Shire.  
To him succeeded jordan de Whitacre, who being guilty of some youthful extravagancies, obtained the King's pardon 
q Pat. 36. H. 3. m. 10.  in 36 H. 3. And in 41 H. 3. had a special Patent 
r Pat 41. H. 3. m. 16.  exempting him from the Office of Shiriff, Coroner, etc. and from serving on Juries. After which, viz. in 50 H. 3. he was a Knight 
s Ex autog. penès I. Maine gen. , and in 52, and 53 H. 3. one 
t Pat. de ijsd. an. in d.  of the Justices for Gaol-delivery in this county. This Jordan, being a man potent in the country, and taking advantage of those turbulent times, in which the Barons put themselves in arms against the King, entered 
u Ex Reg. de Lilshul ut suprà.  upon xl. acres of Wood in Freseley, which belonged to the Canons of Lilshull before specified, and continued possessed thereof, till his death. By reason of which seizure Philippe his widow afterwards held it: whereupon the Abbot of Lilleshull brought an Assize of Novel disseisin against her; but by mediation of friends the matter was composed, and in 56 H. 3. Richard de Whitacre son and heir to the said Jordan, quitted 
w Ex Reg. de Lilshul ut suprà.  his title thereto.  
This Richard de Whitacre, being a Knight 
x Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  in 9 E. 1. in 16 E. 1. attended 
y Pat. 15. E. 1. m. 7. T. Wals. in an. 1289  Edm. Earl of Cornwall in that famous expedition of Wales, and bore 
z Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  for his arms, upon a Fez three Escalops with two Mullets in Chief. Upon that grant to the King, made by the Parliament in 25 E. 1. of a Ninth part of all their movable goods, for confirmation of Magna Charta, and Charta de Foresta, he was appointed 
a Pat. 25. E. 1. p. 2. m. 3. in ced.  one of the Commissioners in this county, for the more equal assessing and collecting thereof: But after 4 Edw. 2. I find no more mention of him, than that he left issue 
b F. levat. xv. Mich. 4. E. 2.  Richard his son and heir, and several other sons: which last mentioned Richard, having been in that rebellion with Thomas Earl of Lancaster in 15 E. 2. for which he purchased his Pardon 
c Rot. F. 16. E. 2 m. 21. , that cost C. marks, found sufficient sureties for his future good behaviour, viz. 
d Rot. F. 16. E. 2 m. 21.  Sir john Murdak Knight, Simon de Whitacre, and Alan de Wodelowe. And the next year following, being 
e Pat. 16. E. 2. p. 1. in d. m. 30.  a Justice of Assize in this County, bore 
f Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  for his arms Sable, three Lozenges A●gent. After which, viz. in 1 Edw. 3. he was a Knight, 
g Claus. 1. E. 3. in d. m. 3.  and in 11 Edw. 3. one of the three, for this County, that had special summons 
h Claus. 11. E. 3 p. 2. in d. m. 38.  to attend the King in his great council held at Westminster the Friday next after Michaelmass-day.  
The next year following, he had the like summons 
i Claus. 12. E. 3. p. 1. in d. m. 37.  to be a● Westminster on the morrow after the Clause of Easter, the K●ng being then resolved upon an expedition beyond Sea: in which year also, he was constituted 
k Pat. 12. E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 16.  a Commissioner for conservation of the Peace in this county, and to see that all persons were sufficiently armed according to the Statute of Winchester. In 17 E. 3. he was in Commission 
l Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 2. in d. m. 37.  to arrest such Proctors, as were then employed here in England, as also other Purveyors from the Court of Rome, which by virtue of the Pope's Bulls did put in practice divers things derogating from the King's royal power. In 18 E. 3. again joined in Commission 
m Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 2. m. 34.  for conservation of the Peace in this county. In 19 E. 3. he had summons 
n Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m. 3. , amongst sundry other persons of note, to be well accoutred with Ho●se and arms, on the Feast of St Laurence to attend the King in his French expedition: and by Joane 
o Ex autog. penès Edw. marrow. ar.  the daughter of Hugh de Culi, of Radclive in Leicestershire, had issue 
p Ex autog. penès S. A eq. aur.  Richard his son and heir, who bore 
q Ex autog. penès S. A eq. aur.  for his arms Argent upon a bend sable, cotized Gules, three Lozenges of the first.  
Which Richard in 27, and 28 E. 3. was employed as a Commissioner 
r Rot. F. de ijsd. an.  for levying and collecting a xvth and xth in this county: So likewise in 
s Rot. F. de ijsd. an.  47, and 48 Edw. 3. but farther of him I have not observed any thing memorable, other than that he left issue one only daughter called 
t Burgh. f 19 a.  Joane wedded 
u Claus. 6. H. 4. in d. m. 33.  to Alan Waldeif of Alspath; by whom she had two daughters and heirs, viz. Elene 
w Ex Coll. S. Erdswike ar.  married to Richard Walsh of Onelip in Leicestershire, and Margaret 
x Ex autog. penès praef. E. marrow.  to Thomas Hore of Elmedon. Which Richard Walsh and Thomas Hore were certified 
y Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to hold this manor, jointly, in 10 H. 6. but afterwards Hore had it wholly, as it seems; and left Alan his son 
z Ex autog. penes praef. E. M.  and heir, and he Katherine an only daughter, married 
a Ex autog. penes praef. E. M.  to john Boteler of Solihull Gentleman. Which John and Katherine had issue john Boteler, who sold 
b Ex autog. penes praef. E. M.  his moiety to Thomas marrow then of Wrydfen Esquire. In whose hands it continued but a while; for by his Deed 
c Ex autog. penès Arthur: Miller  bearing date 3. Martii 2, & 3 Ph. & M. in consideration of CCC li. he passed away the same unto Richard Kyfe, alias Coke, and john Miller (both of this town) Yeomen, and to the heirs and assigns of the said Richard. Which Richard, by his last Will and Testament 
d Ex autog. penès Arthur: Miller  (bearing date about November 5, & 6 Ph. & M.) bequeathed all his lands to Katherine Corbet, his wife's daughter, and the heirs of her body; whereby the inheritance thereof came to the posterity of the same john Miller, unto whom she was wedded.  
But the other moiety descended 
e F. levat. xv Pasch. 17. H. 8  from the before specified Richard Walshe and Elene his wife, to Thomas Walshe their son and heir, and so to 
f F. levat. xv Pasch. 17. H. 8  Anne the wife of Sir Thomas Pultney Knight, cousin and heir to the said Thomas Walshe. Which Sir Thomas Pultney had issue 
g Populwell q. 8.  Francis, and he Gabraell 
h Ex Rot. Cur. penès praef. A.M. , who in Queen Elizabeth's time, aliened 
i Ex Rot. Cur. penès praef. A.M.  it to the heirs of the said john Miller; most, if not all the Fermes, (as of Marow's moiety before specified) and part of the demesns, having been sold out before, to the particular Tenants.  
The Church here (dedicated to S. Leonard) was originally but a chapel belonging to Colshill, as may seem by what I have in Colshill already manifested; yet did the patronage thereof pass by the name of a Church in 3 joh. as appears by the grant then 
k F. levat. 3. Joh.  made unto the Nuns of Mergate in Bedfordshire, from jordan de Whitacre: the appropriation whereof, I have not seen, conceiving that it was very ancient; but the Cure hath been served by a stipendiary, there being no Vicar 
l MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 56. b.  endowed.   

Whitacre inferior.  
THis being part of that, which in my discourse of Whitacre superior, is contained under the name of Witecore, without any distinction, came totally to the Marmions Lords of Tamworth-Castle, as the other did; and in King Stephen, or beginning of Hen. 2. reign. was granted 
m Lib rub. f. 104. b.  by Robert Marmion to William Fitz Ralph, to hold by the service of one knights Fee. Which William being a very devout man, gave 
n Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  to the Nuns of Polesworth all his lands lying in Aldulvestre (now called Austrey) in this Shire. To whom succeeded Ralph, also surnamed Fitz Ralph, one of 
o Rot. F. 2. H. 3 p. 1. in d. m. 6.  the pledges for Robert Marmion in 2 H. 3. that he should faithfully keep the Castle of Tamworth to the King's use; who in 6 H. 3. was one of 
p Rot. F. 6. H. 3. m. 7.  the Justices of Assize in this county, and in 20 H. 3. certified 
q Testa de N.  to hold this manor of the said Robert Marmion, by the service of one Knight's Fee; whereat both he and his successors for some descents, resided, as I guess, there being the site of a fair manor place, which had anciently a Park belonging thereto.  
The next of which line, was Nich. Fitz-Raphe (whom I take to be son and heir to Ralph before specified) who being a Knight 
r Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.  about the 29. of H. 3. and in 
s Pat. 34. H. 3. in d.  34 H. 3. one of the Justices for Gaol-delivery at Warwick, bore for his arms two Barrs, as by his Seal 
t Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  appeareth; and had 
u Plac. de jur & Ass. 13 E. 1. Esc. 20 E. 1. n. 39  issue Giles, whose daughter and heir Isabella took to husband 
w Plac. de jur & Ass. 13 E. 1. Esc. 20 E. 1. n. 39  Robert a younger son to Philip Marmion, Lord of Tamworth-Castle. Which Robert, being by that means possessed of this manor, gave 
x Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per. Insp.  to the Nuns of Polesworth a yard land lying therein, for the health of his soul, and the soul of the said Isabella; and by his Deed 
y Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  bearing date at Draiton-Basset, the Wednsday next before the Feast of S. Leo the Pope 14 E. 2. in consideration of an annuity of XL li. to be paid during his natural life, passed away all his title and right in this manor; as also in Halughton, Pericroft, and Glascote, unto Ralph Lord Basset of Draiton, to hold during that term; unto which Deed his Seal of Arms is affixed viz. three Swords in pale, pointing downwards, with a chief varrè.  
This Robert had issue a daughter called Amice, first married to Eustace de Hardreshull, as it seems; for the said Eustace and she, in 14 Edw. 2. covenanted 
z Ex Cartul. penès W●ll. Vice●●m. Staff. f. 77. b.  to pass away all their interest and right herein, as also in those other before specified, unto the said Lord Basset; which was done accordingly by a Fine levied xv. Mart. the same year: But she was afterwards married to john de Whitacre; and in 3 Edw. 3. having buried him, released 
a Ib.  to the said Lord Basset all her right only to the moiety thereof. As for the other moiety, I cannot clearly see when or how it passed from the said Robert Marmion and Isabella; but the next mention I find thereof, is in 5 Edw. 3. where it appears 
b F. levat. xv. Pasch. 5. E. 3.  to have been entailed by Richard the son of Simon de Whitacre and Amabil his wife, on the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotten, and for default of such issue, on the heirs of Sir Richard de Whitacre Knight. Which Lord Basset, after he had thus gained an interest in this Lordship, gave xx li. of Land and Rent lying herein, for the endowment of a chantry consist●ng of three Priests; founded by him in the Church of Draiton-Basset, as appears by the King's licence in 
c Ex praef. Cartul. f. 76. a.  12 Edw. 3. as also of the like licence from Sir Baldwin Frevill, then superior Lord of the Fee: and in 14 Edw. 3. past 
d Ib. f. 75. b  away all the residue thereof to William de Clinton Earl of Huntindon, and his heirs: which Earl, by his Deed 
e Ex autog. penès W. B●●ton. ar.  bearing date at Maxstoke the Tuesday next after the translation of S. Thomas the Martyr in 16 Edw. 3. granted away the same in exchange, unto Richard de Whitacre and Amabil his wife, and their heirs, in lieu of their other moiety of their manor of Pericroft.  
But from hence, for a while, I cannot well discern how the succession thereof went: howbeit, by a Fine levied 
f xv. Pasch.  in 38 Edw. 3. betwixt Sir Fouk de Bermingham Knight plaintiff, and john Waryn of Burton Stather (in Com. Linc.) and Hulma his wife deforc. it appears that the said John and Hulma granted two messages and two yard land, xuj acres of Pasture, and the moiety of one Mess. lying here and in Halughton, with the third part of this manor; and the third part of the manor of Pericroft, which were the dowry of the said Hulma, unto the same Sir Fouk and his heirs: From whom, as it seems, it descended to Edmund Lord Ferrer of Chartley, and George Longville of Little- Billington in Com. Northamp●. For in 10 H. 6. the said Edmund and George were 
g Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  certified to be Lords of the whole, the residue divolving to them by Isabella the daughter and heir of john de Whitacre and Amice his wife, as the pedigree here inserted, and that in Bermingham do show.  


a Ex autog. penès praef. F. N.  Steph. fill. Radulphi.  
Will fill. Radulphi 12 H. 2.- Muriel. 

Rad. fill. Radulphi 3 joh. 


c Ex autog. penès praef. W. B.  Limota ux. Hug. de Tu●villa.  
Nich. fill. Raduphi miles 29 H. 3. 

Egidius filius Radulfi. 

Isabel filia & haeres.- Rob. Marmion miles 13 E. 1. 

Eustach. de Hardreshull.- Am●cia filia & haeres.- joh. de Whitacre defunctus 3 E. 3. 

Isabel filia & haeres, relicta 9 R. 2.- Thomas de Bermingham miles. 

Elizabetha filia & haeres.- Thomas de la Roche. 

Elena ux. Edm. ferret's de Chartley 2 H. 6.  
Eliz. ux. Georgii Longv●ll ar.                  

b Ex autog. penès praef. F. N.  Rob. fill. Radulphi.   
Of these, Longvill's moiety was sold 
h F. levat. term. Trin. 34. H. 8.  by Arthur Longvill Esquire, (descended from the before specified George) in 34 Hen. 8. to john Cheyney of Chesham-waterside in Com. Buck. E●quire. And the other moiety, coming by a daughter and heir of Ferrer, to Devereux (as the Descent in Bromwich showeth) was purchased 
i Ex autog. penès Rob. King eq. aur.  from Walter Devereux, Vic. Hereford, Lord Ferrer of Chartley, by Edmund Skirning of Erdbury in this County Esquire, in 12 Eliz. Which Edmund in 18 Eliz. 
k F. levat. mens. Mich 18. Eliz.  sold the same to Henry Cheyney son and heir to the before specified John. The whole manor being thus totally in the said Henry Cheyney, was by him conveyed 
l Ex autog. penès praef. Rob. King.  the next year following, to john Puresey Gentleman, who by his Deed 
m Ex autog. penès praef. Rob. King.  bearing date 24. Febr. 25 Eliz. past it to Laurence Washington of Gray's-Inne in the county of Middlesex Gentleman. Which Laurence in 31 Eliz. sold 
n Ex autog. penès praef. Rob. King.  it to George Villers of Brokesby in Com. Leic. Esquire, from whom, about the 40th. of the same Queen's reign, Sir Edward Brabazon Knight, purchased 
o Ex autog. penès praef. Rob. King.  it; whose son and heir, William Earl of Methe in Ireland, 15 Aug. 6 Car. sold 
p Ex autog. penès praef. Rob. King.  it to Sir john King and Sir Robert King his son and heir (both Knights) which Sir Robert now enjoys it.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Giles) anciently given and appropriated 
q Northb. f. 25. a.  to the nuns of Mergate, as Lea, and Over-Whitacre were, was reputed 
r F. levat. Crast. Mart 8. E. 1.  for a chapel belonging to Colshill: But in 32 H. 3. Sir Nicholas Fitz-Raphe then Lord of this manor, challenged 
s Ex autog penès D. & Cap. Lich.  a title of presenting thereto, it being then void; and to that end directed his Caveat 
t Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  to the Bishop, that he should admit no other Clerk, than his. In which Church there was never any Vicar endowed; but the Nuns of Mergate, receiving all the Tithes, have provided a Stipendiary to serve the Cure.   

Shustoke.  
ON the other side of Bourne lies Shustoke, which by the Conqueror's Survey 
u Domesd. lib.  is certified to contain four hides, having Woods extending to a mile in length, and half so much in breadth, and valued at xl s. It was then possessed by Geffrey de Wirce (of whom in monkskirby I have spoke) and held of him by one So●us; by reason whereof it had the name of Sotus stoke, or Sotestoke; for so I have seen it anciently written, though in that Survey above mentioned it be Scotescote. But, as the rest of the said Geffrey Wirce his lands came to Nigel de Arbani, progenitor to the Family of Mowbray, so did this Lordship; and from Mowbray was granted to the ancestor of Walter de Camvill, together with Bentley, to hold by the service of one Knight's Fee, as may be clearly inferred from sundry 
w Lib. rub. f 134. in ced. Testa de N. Esc. 29. E. 1. n. 80.  Records, being one of those nine knights Fees, whereof the said Walter in 12 H. 2. certified 
x Lib. rub. f. 118. a.  that his said ancestor had been so enfeoffed in H. 1. time.  
To which Walter succeeded Roger de Camvill, who in 12 joh. gave a Fine 
y Rot. P. 12. Joh.  of xxx. marks, that it might be certified by Inquisition, whether he held those two knights Fees, and a forth part of the King, for which he had summons to go beyond Sea in the King's service, or not. This Roger gave 
z Ex autog. penès joh. Hugford ar.  a Rent of viij s. issuing out of certain lands lying in this Lordship, unto the Nuns of Henwood, for the health of his Father's, Mothers, and ancestors souls; and dying without issue, left this manor, with Bentley before specified, as also Creke and other fair possessions in Northamptonshire, to be divided 
a Esc. 16. E. 2. n. 70.  betwixt his three Sisters and heirs; viz. Alice wedded to Robert de Esseby, Maud to Thomas de Estley (Lord of Astley in this county) and Petronill to Richard Curson, as the Descent in Arrow showeth. Of which lands Robert de Esseby had 
b Esc. 16. E. 2. n. 70.  this manor, inter alia. Whereupon by inheritance from the said Robert and Alice, it came at length to William de Esseby, who about the 52. of H. 3. being convicted 
c Esc. 16. E. 2. n. 70.  of Felony, 
d Cart. 52. H. 3. m. 1.  scil. for killing a man maliciously in the Priory of Catesby, forfeited all; so that this Lordship eschaeting, by that means, to the Lord Mowbray, of whom it was held, was in 9 E. 2. possessed by 
e Esc. 16. E. 2. n 70. Esc. 9 E. 2. n. 129.  john de Mowbray.  
But long he enjoyed it not; for taking part with Thomas Earl of Lancaster in 15 E. 2. he was beheaded at York: after which it became soon disposed 
f Cart. 16. E. 2 n. 18.  of by the King, together with Creke in Com. Northampt.) unto Elianore the wife of Hugh le Despenser the younger, to hold during her life, to the use and behoof of Gilbert le Despenser, son to the said Hugh: which I suppose she held accordingly, during the remainder of the said King's reign; and no longer as may seem by an 
g Esc. 1. E. 3. n. 87.  Inquis. then taken, and a confirmation 
h Claus. 2. E. 3. in d. m. 27.  made the year following by john de Mowbray, son and heir to the last mentioned John, unto Sir Richard Pesehale Knight of the third part thereof, together with the advouson of the Church, which Aliva de Mowbray, mother of the said John, of whose dowry it was, had granted 
i Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 1. m. 6.  to him the said Richard, to hold during life.  
But besides this third part, it seems that the said Sir Richard obtained an estate in the rest, to hold likewise during his own life: for in 16 E. 3. when William de Clinton then Earl of Huntendon, had begun the Foundation of Maxstoke priory, having a mind to endow it with lands and possessions situate convenient thereto, it appears 
k Ex autog. penès W. Paulet a●.  that after he had agreed with the Lord Mowbray to have this Lordship in Exchange for the manor of Hinton in Cambridgeshire, he gave unto the said Sir Richard, in lieu of his term in this, the inheritance of the manor of Gudlesdon (juxta Colshill) with leave to take down a new House, which he had built here at Shustoke, and to remove it whither he should think fit; as also all such timber as was then fallen by the said Richard, in the Park here at Shustoke; and liberty to cut down in the said Park six more Oaks for Timber, and six for Fewell: the same grant bearing date 5 jan. 16. E. 3. After which, scil. the morrow following Ascension day, the said Lord Mowbray granted 
l Ib.  the same, with the advouson of the Church, unto that Earl and his heirs for ever. Whereupon he, accordingly, by his Deed 
m Ib. Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  dated the Saturday before the Translation of St Thomas the Martyr, settled it upon the Canons of Maxstoke and their successors; who the next year following, for their better conveniency, past 
n Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 2. m. 10.  it away unto john de Clinton (nephew to the before specified Earl) in exchange for that part of Maxstoke, which was afterwards, and still is called the Priorie-Lordship.  
A●l which being thus performed, the same john de Clinton immediately granted 
o Pat. 20. E. 3. p. 2. m. 23.  it unto the said Earl, his uncle, to hold during life: who being so seized thereof, procured a Charter 
p Cart. 21. E. 3. n. 2.  bearing date 20. Jan. the year ensuing, that himself for his life and his said nephew, and his heirs for ever, should have a Court Leet within this manor, extending likewise into the Hamlets of Bentley and Blithe (within the same Parish) together with Assize of Bread and Beer, pillory, tumbril; as also the Liberties of Infangthef, and Outfangthef, Gallows, and Weyfs; rendering for the same to the said King his Heirs and Successors xviii d. yearly, by the hands of the Shiriff, in augmentation of the farm of the county. By which Charter there was farther granted to the said Earl, as also to his nephew and his heirs, Free warren in all his demesn lands within the precincts aforesaid. Upon whose death, in 28 E. 3. his said nephew Sir john de Clinton had livery 
q Claus. 29. E. 3. m. 35.  thereof.  
From whom descended 
r Pat. 38. H. 6. p. 2. m. 10.  John Lord Clinton and Say, whose lands were seized 
s Pat. 38. H. 6. p. 2. m. 10.  on in 38 H. 6. for 
t Pat. 38. H. 6. p. 2. m. 10.  adhering to the House of York; at which time this Lordship, inter alia, was given 
t Ibid.  by the King to Sir Edmund Mountfort Knight, one of his Kervers, in consideration of his faithful service against the said King's enemies: but the deposal and ruin of King Henry happened so soon after, as that the Lord Clinton was not long out of possession thereof: in whose line it continued till 31 H. 8. that Edward Lord Clinton, and Say, sold it unto james Leveson of Wolverhampton Esquire (a rich Merchant of the Staple) as by his Deed 
u Ex autog. penès G. Devereux eq. aur.  bearing date 6. Febr. the same year appeareth. Which James, gave 
w allen q. 47.  it in marriage in 36 H. 8. unto Walter the son and heir of Sir Edward Aston of Ticksall in Com. Staff. Knight, whose grandson Sir Walter Aston Knight of the bath, being plunged into vast debts by supporting himself in that embassy of Spain, towards the later end of King James his time, first sold the greatest part of the Fermes to the several Tenants, and soon after the manor itself unto Sir George Devereux of Sheldon Knight, the now owner thereof.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Cuthbert) was in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
x MS. in Scac.  at x. marks; and the advouson thereof in 17 E. 3. given 
y Ex autog. penès praef. W. Paule●.  by William de Clinton Earl of Huntingdon (together with the manor) unto the priory of Maxstoke, then newly by him founded; whereupon soon ensued its appropriation 
z Northb. f. 62. a. , scil. 4. Id. julii the same year: And in 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
a MS. penès S. Archer eq. aur. f. 56. b.  at Cvii s. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes etc.  D. Rad. fill. Nicholai ex conces. D. Regis, ratione custodiae haeredis D. Will. de Eseby. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Rad. le Breton Cler. (post mortem Gilb. de Camvile ult. Rectoris.) an. 1250.  D. joh. de Mowbray miles. 

Northb. f. 30. a.  joh. de Acom Pbr. 3. Id. Oct. 1336. (post mortem Ric. de Colshull ult. Rectoris.)  Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Will. Edithe Cap. Cal. Martii 1343. 
Ib. f. 42. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Rob. le Spicer Cap. 4. Cal. Martii 1349. 
Ib. f. 52. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Will. Edithe Cap. 12. Cal. Aug. 1353. 
Ib. f. 56. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. de Linley Pbr. 7. Id. Martii 1365. 
Street. f. 15. a.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
joh. Kytewyld Pbr. 21. Dec. 1390. 
Sk. f. 5. b.   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 
Ric. Bishop. Pbr. 24. Aug. 1398. 
Burgh. f. 3. a   Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Heyw. ● 16. a.  joh. price Diac. 21. Sept. 1425.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

●owl. ●. 24. b.  Will. Orme Pbr. 5. Martii 1456.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. ●. 141. a.  Ric. Eliot Cap. 18. Junii 1494.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

I●. f. 205. a.  Thomas Perkins Pbr. 20. Oct. 1500.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 206. b.  Henr. Sutton Cap. penult. Julii 1501.  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

St●. & P. f. 14. a.  D. joh. Robynson Cap. 7. Apr. 1536.  D. Edw. 6. Rex Angliae. 

S●●ps. f. 42. a.  D. Rad. Pykering 13. Febr. 1547.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

B●n●●●am 〈◊〉. H  Nich. Haighe Cler. 9 Maii 1562.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

S●●ps. & D. f. 47. a.  Georgius Mutley Cler. 2. Oct. 1576.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Overton ●●nd. C.  Ric. Warde Cler. 29. Oct. 1594.  jac. Rex Angl. etc. 
Iosep●●s Harison Cler. ..... 1605.  Carolus Rex Angl. etc. 

Mo●t. bund. incert.  joh. ward in art. Magr. 18. Maii 1632.   
The present fabric of this Church was erected in King Edw. 2. time, as is evident by the picture of Richard de Co●●ull, the last Rector, which stood within these few years in a South window thereof: and therefore that portraiture, in one of the North windows, of John Lord Mowbray, kneeling before S. Cuthbert, must be of that John that was beheaded at York for his adhering to Thomas Earl of Lancaster: which John being, doubtless, a great Benefactor to that new structure, and bearing an extra ordinary respect to S. Cuthbert, sometime Bishop of Duresme (whose same for sanctity and miracles was very great in the Northern parts, where the said Lord Moubray's estate most lay) did, upon the rebuilding thereof, honour him with the Dedication.   

Bentley.  
THis place, though it do lie two miles distant, & interposed by Whitacre-superior, 〈◊〉 Shustoke parish; the reason thereof being plain; viz. that in ancient time, being both possessed by one and the self same Lord, who founded and endowed the Church, it was both lawful and proper that he should dispose of the Tithes thereto, arising out of it, for the better support of the Incumbent (the payment of them being then arbitrary. I mean to what Church any man pleased, as in Church-Over I have showed:) which custom of payment ever after continuing to Shustoke, hath fixed it to be of that Parish.  
By the Conquerour's Survey 
b Domesd. ●ib. , having Woods of half a mile in length, and three furlongs in breadth, it was rated for one hid, and is there recorded by the name of Benechelie, then being possessed by Geffrey de● Wirce, (with Shustoke,) and valued at Lxiv. pence; at which time one Ansgot a Priest, held it of the said Geffrey in pure alms: but afterwards, with Wirce his lands, it came to Nigel de Albani, by whom, as it appears by these authorities, which I have cited in Shustoke, the Ancestor of Walter de Camvile was first enfeoft thereof. Which Camviles had large Woods here; part whereof being given 
c Cart. 21. E. 1. n. 2. per. Insp.  by Walter de Camvile in H. 2. days to the Monks of Merevale, have since that time, born the name of Monks-Park, and been reputed a member of Merevale.  
Out of the residue, anciently imparked, I find that King H. 3. gave command 
d Claus. 24. H. 3. m. 5.  to the Shiriff of this county, in 24. of his reign, to deliver unto Alexander de Savensby, than Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, six Bucks; in which Precept it is said to have belonged unto Maud de Kamvile, wife of Thomas de Astley (as the Descent in Arrow showeth:) by which Maud, most of this Lordship, upon partition betwixt those coheirs came to the family of Astley; and was by Sir Thomas de Astley, in King H. 3. time, granted 
e Ex autog. penès ●oh. Lisle ar.  unto john de Wilnechote (of Winecote juxta Stratford super Avon) and his heirs, excepting the Park and Out-wood, and the service of certain persons residing in the said Hamlet of Bentley; to be held of him the said Sir Thomas and his heirs, by the Rent of five marks of silver, yearly payable at the Feast of the Nativity of S. John Baptist and S. Andrew the Apostle, by even portions, for all services and demands whatsoever: which grant was afterwards confirmed 
f Ib.  by Sir Andrew de Astley Knight, son and heir to the before specified Sir Thomas, who reduced 
g Ib.  the Fee-ferm Rent to xl s. per annum to be paid at the terms abovesaid. Which Rent in 12 R. 2. did Sir William de Astley Knight, (lineal heir of the said Sir Andrew) 
h Pat. 12. R. 2. p. 1. ●. 32.  give to the Sacrist of the Collegiate-Church at Astley, and his successors for ever.  
But of the Park above mentioned, had the said Sir Thomas de Astley no more than a moiety; for so it appears 
i Esc. 50. H. 3.  by the Extent thereof in 50 H. 3. Henry de Curson being seized of the other part, by Descent from another coheir of Camvile: Which Sir Thomas and Henry, being both rebels, the one slain, and the other taken Prisoner in that memorable battle of Evesham 49 H. 3. it was extended and valued at i li. vi s. viij d. About the beginning of King Edw. 2. time, was this manor of Bentley (for so I find it then called) granted 
k Ex autog. penès praef. I. L.  by the before specified john de Wilnecote, unto Henry de L'isle and Joane his wife, and the heirs of the said Henry; to whom in the male line it still continueth, as by the Descent in Moxhull (the seat of that family) it appeareth.  
Here is now but the carcase of a chapel (dedicated to the Holy Trinity) which anciently was of use to the Inhabitants, being a Presentative, as the Institutions do manifest; the Patronage whereof, pertaining to the Lords of Shustoke, and granted 
l Ex autog. penes praef. W. Paulet  in 17 E. 3. with that manor and advouson of the Church, by John Lord Mowbray, unto Will. de Clinton Earl of Huntendon; as also by the said Earl soon after, to 
m Ex autog. penes praef. W. Paulet  the Canons of Maxstoke, became involved in the appropriation, with Shustoke, as being part of that Parish. The endowment it had, as by a Certificate 
n Ex autog penès D. & Cap. Lich.  to the Bishop in 34 H. 3. appeareth, was an annuity of four Marks (the rectory of Shustoke, being then valued 
o Ex autog penès D. & Cap. Lich.  but at ten Marks) which sum of four marks was payable by the heirs of Roger de Camvile; viz. three marks and a half, out of the Ferm of a Mill lying in Shustoke, and the rest out of Ousthirne-grange; all which being swallowed up by the Appropriation before specified, there doth not appear to have been any more than one Presentation 
p Ib.  thereto, afterwards; and that (as the words of the Institution do import) to a chantry there: so that, how the Cure was served, for a long time, I have no certainty: Howbeit, in 1 H. 5. did Sir William de Clinton Knight, than Lord of Maxstoke, and john Boteler of Eccle●hale (juxta Coventre) by their feoffment 
q Ex autog. penès praef. I. L. , bearing date on Michaelmass-day, give a certain Tenement and half a yard land, lying here in Bentley, unto one Thomas sergeant of Bentley, and others, and their heirs, for the maintenance of a Priest, celebrating divine Service every day in the said chapel, for ever.  
But how, or by whom, this Priest was presented or placed there, I have not seen, till 2 R. 3. that the Canons of Maxstoke admitted one William. Moor thereto, by a special Instrument 
r Penès praef. W.P.  dated 18 junii, under the Covent Seal, enjoining him to perform divine Service therein, only upon Sundays, and double festivals; and at all other times, at least three days in the week, at the Altar of S. Catherine in the priory of Maxstoke, in case he should be in bodily health, and not otherwise lawfully hindered, for the souls of the Founder and Benefactors of the said chantry, and all the faithful deceased. Which Mill before specified, did belong to this chapel; for by a Letter 
s Penès praef. W.P.  Patent from John Lord Clinton, directed to the Prior and Covent of Maxstoke, and dated 6. Febr. 2 R. 3. taking notice that it was decayed, and the watercourse thereto, filled up for want of cleansing; as also that the said Prior and Covent had a purpose to repair it, for the benefit of this chapel, the said John signified his pleasure, that they should have leave so to do, by cutting down wood in the ancient watercourse, and scouring the same for that purpose.  
By the Survey 
t MS. penès S. A. eq. 〈…〉. 5●. b.  made in 26 H. 8. I find that the Priest weekly celebrating divine Service here, had a stipend of Liii s. iv d. per annum paid by the Canons of Maxstoke; but this was in lieu of the Mill in Shustoke, which they had; for of the Tenement and half yard land lying in Bentley, it doth not appear by that Survey, that they were possessed.  
Patroni 
Incumbentes.  Rad. fill. Nicholai, ratione custodiae terrae & haeredis Will. de Asseby. 

Ex autog penes D. & Cap. Lib.  Walt. de Stretton temp. H. 3.  Nich. de Astley miles. 
Rob. Morlanges ..... 1311.  D. joh. de Mowbray. 

Northb. f. 25. b.  D. Rob. Ireland Cap. 3. Id. Febr. 1331. (post mortem Rad. de Oulmor.)  Prior & conu. de Maxstoke. 

Ib. f. 45. b.  joh. willie Cler. 10. Cal. jan. 1347.   

Arms in the East window of this chapel.  Azure a cinquefoil Ermine. 
Astley.  Argent three Eaglets g●les. 
L'isle of Moxhull.    

Blithe.  
THis, being originally a member of Shustoke, and involved therewith in the Conqueror's Survey, came to Nigel de Albani (out of doubt) with Shustoke; and by the said Nigel, as I guess, was disposed of in H. 1. time, unto the Ancestor of that Family, whose seat being at Th'ester-waver, now called Cester-Over, assumed that place (viz. waver) for his surname: and to fortify this conjecture, I have these evincing circumstamces, whereof, wanting better light (at so great a distance) I presume to make use, scil. the Tenure thereof 
u Esc. 1. H. 4. Esc 1. E. 4.  from the descendants of the before specified Nigel, who took the name of Mowbray; and that William, a younger 
w Ex autog. penès me W. D.  son of William de Waver, seding here in King John's time, had his surname 
x Ex autog. penès me W. D.  from hence, his posterity bearing the same Coat as waver did, viz. Argent, on a Fez sable, three Escalops Or, as by a pedigree 
y Penes T. Molesley de Molesley in Com Staff.  drawn about the beginning of King H. 7. time, appeareth.  

Rog. de Blithe 50 H. 3. 

Will. de Blithe 30 E. 1. 

Rog. de Blithe 16 E. 3. 

Will. de Blithe 28 E. 3. 

Thomas de Blithe Escaetor D. Regis infra Com. Warw. 9 R. 2. 

Thomas de Blithe 2 H. 4. 

Margareta una filiarum & cohaer. ux. Will. Bishbury de Bishbury in Com. Staff. ar. 4 H. 6. 

Ric. Bishbury. 

Roesia filia & haeres, ux. Joh. Cleyton de Harwood parva in Com. Lanc. gen. relicta 36 H. 8. 

Roesia filia & cohaeres ux. Joh. Grosvenour de Tetnall in Com. Staff.  
.... ux. Will Leveson. 

joh. Leveson de Bishbury gen. 4 Eliz.          
Alicia altera filiarum & cohaer. ux. Gerardi R●ngley de Tubington in Com. Staff. 

Edm. Ringley. 

Barbara filia & haeres ux. Ric. Lawley 37 H. 8.                   
To which William de Blithe, succeeded Roger, who in 50 H. 3. was 
z Esc. 50. H. 3.  (amongst other persons of good note) of the Jury, for extending the lands of those in this Hundred, that had taken part with the rebellious Barons, then newly vanquished in the battle of Evesham: From which Roger, I have here drawn the Descent 
a Ex ●psi● autog. penes me W. D.  of this family, so long as the male line, (that continued possessors hereof,) lasted; and through the heir female, till they passed away their interest here, to the end that its successive owners may the more perspicuously be discovered● By which it appeareth, that by the coheirs of Thomas de Blithe, in H. 6. time, it came to Bishbury and Ringley; who making no division of it, their posterity became Tenants in common thereto: But long they kept it not; for in 37 H. 8. did Reginald Bellers purchase 
b F. levat. Oct Mich. 37. H. 8.  that moiety belonging to Richard Lawley and Barbara his wife; and 
c Ex autog. penes me W. D.  in 13 Eliz. the other moiety, from john Leveson of Bishbury, cousin and heir to Rose the Widow of john de Cleyton, as the pedigree showeth: So that then being possessed of the whole, by his Deed 
d Ex autog. penes me W. D.  bearing date 6. Julii 21 Eliz. he conferred 
e Ex autog. penes me W. D.  the inheritance thereof upon William his second son: which William reserving an estate therein for himself and his wife, during their lives, sold 
f Ex autog. penes me W. D.  the reversion to Sir Edward Aston of Tixhall in Com. Staff. Knight, who by his l●st Wil● and Testament 
g Ex autog. penès Walt D. Aston.  disposed thereof unto Henry Skipwith of Tugby in Com. Leic. Gent. and Jane his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies (the said Jane having been his Concubine.) But of them did Sir Walter Aston Knight of the Bath, son and heir to the said Sir Edward, purchase 
h Ex autog. penès me W. D.  it again in 5 jac. Which Sir Walter (afterwards Lord Aston of Forfare in Scotland) by his Deed 
i Ex autog. penès me W. D.  of bargain and sale 
k Ex autog. penès me W. D. , dated 14. Nou. 1 Car. conveyed it unto the William Dugdale, it being the place of my residence, and where I compiled this present Work.   

Ousthirne.  
ON the skirts of Shustoke-parish, is the confluence of several Rivers, viz. Blithe and Cole, Tame, and Blithe, as also of Tame, and Bourne, as the Map showeth; in pursuance therefore of my method, I must pass over to the Western bank of Tame, where●● first behold Ousthirne, sometime a Grange 
l MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  belonging to Merevale abbey, and for that respect still reputed a member thereof: but originally the greatest part of it did belong 
m Ex autog. penès W. Paulet ar.  to Shustoke, being first given to the Monks of Merevale (as I guess) by Walter de Camvile, in H. 2. time● for at that time was the said Walter, Lord of Shustoke (as I have showed) and that he gave lanes to that monastery, King, H. the second's confirmation 
n Cart. 21. E. 1. n. 2. per Insp.  doth manifest, though the particular names thereof are not there expressed; But upon the dissolution of Merevale, this Grange coming to the Crown, was 
o Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 4.  granted, with the site of that monastery, unto Sir Walter Devereux Knight, Lord Ferrer of Chartley; and by him given, as it seems, to Sir Edward Devereux Knight, and Baronet, his son by a second wife: whose son and heir, Sir Walter, hath within these few years, sold the site thereof, and most of the lands thereto belonging, unto Charles Adderley Esquire (now Knight) Lord of Lea, hard by.   

Lea.  
OF this place there is no mention in the Conqueror's Survey, it being then involved with Whitacre (of which Constablerie it is, till this day) and so consequently possessed therewith by the Marmions, Lords of Tamworth-Castle. From one of those Marmions, as it seems, was the Ancestor of james de la land enfeoft thereof; which james lived 
p Plac. apud. Westm. xv. Pasch. 26. H. 3. rot. 3.  in H. 3. time, and in 37. of that King's reign, had a Charter 
q Cart. 37. H. 3. m. 11.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here. From this James descended john de la land (as the pedigree in Langdon showeth) who manifesting 
r Esc. 3. E 3. de Ad quod. D. n. 36. Cart. 3. E 3. n. 19  that his Ancestors had enjoyed a Court-Leet here, with Assize of Bread and beer, and other Liberties thereto belonging, in 3 E. 3. obtained a 
s Esc. 3. E 3. de Ad quod. D. n. 36. Cart. 3. E 3. n. 19  Charter from the King, for confirmation thereof to himself and his heirs, with Infangthef, tumbril, and pillory; and bore 
t Ex autog penes I. Lisle ar.  for his arms a Rend Cotized, as by his Seal appears.  
To whom succeeded James his son and heir, the last of this Family, that had to do here; for in 41 E. 3. he quitted 
u Ex autog. penes I. Ferrer. ar.  all the interest he had in this manor, to Alianore his mother: which Alianore, by her Deed 
w Ex autog. penes I. Ferrer. ar.  bearing date at Tamworth in 44 E. 3. past away the same unto Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight, and his heirs, reserving only an estate for life. 
Esc. 49. E. 3. n. 57  By which means, upon partition 
x Ex autog. penes praef. I. P.  made in 31 H. 6. betwixt the three sisters and heirs to the said Sir Baldwin, it was allotted to Thomas Ferrer, at that time Tenant by the courtesy of England to all the lands, which were of the inheritance of Eliz. his wife deceased, eldest of the said three sisters: In whose line it continued till Sir john Ferrer Knight, about the beginning of King Charles his reign, sold it to Charles Adderley esquire, afterwards an Equerie to the said King, and by him Knighted; who now enjoys it  
The Church (dedicated to S. John Baptist) was anciently given to the Nuns of Mergate in Com. Beaf. by one of the De la lands, as I guess: But it seems that the title which those Nuns had, was not very firm: for in 26 H. 3. james de la land recovered 
y Plac ut suprà  the right of Presentation thereto: Howbeit afterwards they grew to 
z F. lev●●. 3. s●p●. J. Bapt. 36. H. 3.  Composition with him, and gave him 57 marks of silver to quit his claim to it; which he did in 36 H. 3. whereupon it became appropriated to them, but no Vicar endowed; so that the Curate there, was provided by those nuns as a Supendiarie to them.   

Merston (juxta Lea) and Coton.  
THis place, having its name from the flat moorish ground bordering upon it, was possessed 
a Domesd. lib.  by Turchil de Warwick, in the Conqueror's time, and then rated at three hides, valued at xxx s. which were at that time held of him by one Roger: But it was not long (I presume) ere it came to the Marmions of Tamworth-Castle; for in 
b Testa de N.  20 H. 3. Robert Marmion answered for half a Knight's Fee in respect thereof, at which time it had the name of Merston-Marmion, for distinction from the other Merstons in this Hundred: but whether Marmion were any other than superior Lord of the Fee, at that time, I make a question, the Limsies of Maxstoke holding it immediately of them: for it appears 
c Esc. 9 E. 1. n. 71.  that in 5 E. 1. Ralph de Limesie and Joane his wife, gave to a Chantrie-Priest celebrating Divine Service at Solihull, five marks of yearly Rent, issuing out of certain lands, lying here and in Cotes (now called Coton) and that the Family of Odingsels, who were anciently Lords of Maxstoke, by the marriage of Limesie's heir possessed 
d Claus. 18. E. 1. in d. m. 16.  it; there being 
e Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 130.  xiv. Freeholders here and in Cotes, which held their Tenements of William de odingsell's in 23 E. 1. paying xxxvi s. viij d. per ann. Rent. But from Odingsells by an heir female it came to Clinton ● together with Maxstoke; and with it, being passed in Exchange, from Sir john Clinton to Humphrey Earl Stafford, in 16 H. 6. (as the authorities which I have vouched in Maxstoke will manifest) hath been reputed, as it is, a member of that Lordship, and so continueth to this day.   

Midleton.  
OF this place there is mention made twice in the Conqueror's Survey 
f Domesd. l●b. ; first under the title of the lands then belonging to Hugh de Grentemaisnell; where it is rated for four hides, having a Church, as also a Mill esteemed at xx s. which with the rest were all valued at vi li. having been the inheritance of one Pallinus in Edward the Confessor's days: And next under the title of the lands belonging to Adeliz the wife of the said Hugh, where the quantity and value, in the gross sum, do not differ: but there it is said to have been the freehold of one Turgot, before the Norman Invasion. After which, ere long, it was disposed of to one of the Marmions, as I guess, together with Tamworth-Castle; and (if we may believe the ancient Windows of that Church, and some other authorities) by the Conqueror himself, as in Tamworth I shall more fully show: Neither is it unlikely; for by an account 
g Ex. cod. MS. in Scac. penès Rem, R.  of the Templars revenues, taken in 31 H. 2. it appears, that they were then possessed of certain lands here, that had been bestowed on them by Geffrey Marmion.  
In which Family of Marmion, it continued whilst the male line lasted, Philip Marmion, in 13 E. 1. claiming 
h Rot. de Quo W.  by Prescription a Court Leet and Gallows here, which were allowed; as also Free warren within his demesn lands of this place: But to this the Jury answered, that the Earls of Warwick had free Chase within the same, taking forfeitures for all offences done therein; and that the said Philip had no Warren, except by grant from Ela Countess of Warwick, only for term of her life; whereupon he was amerced for his undue challenge. But this Philip Marmion dying without issue male, his lands came to be divided betwixt several coheirs, (as the Descent in Tamworth showeth:) Of which, Alexander 
i 〈◊〉 23. E. 1 n. 55.  Frevill and Joane his wife, Ralph Boteler 
k Esc. 35. E. 1. n. 8.  the elder, with Maud his wife, and Henry Hillary 
l F. levat. Oct. Mart. 17. E. 2.  and Joane his wife, had their particular shares in this manor: till at the length, by purchase 
m Claus 36. E. 3. in d. m. 44. , Hillarie's part became united to that which Frevill had; whereupon Sir Baldwin Frevill Knight procured from Richard Scroop Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, about the 14th of R. 2. Licence 
n Scroop f. 122. b.  to have an oratory, or private chapel within his Mannour-house here.  
Of the accession of Boteler's part, I have not seen any thing; but do conclude that it was before the partition made in 31 H. 6. betwixt the Sisters and heirs to the last Sir Baldwin Frevill; for thereby it appeareth 
o Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer ar. , that Margaret the youngest of them, had (inter alia) this manor of Midleton, wholly, as parcel of her purpart, she being then, wife to Richard Bingham, one of the Justices of the King's Bench, and afterwards a 
p Ex autog. penès Rob. Arden ar.  Knight. Which Sir Richard resided here till he died, scil. in 
q Inscrip. Tum. apud. Midleton.  15 E. 4. being joined in all Commissions 
r Pat. ab. an. 3●. H. 6. usq. 16. E. 4. in d.  of the Peace and other matters of importance with the superior Gentlemen of this county: After whose death she continued a widow, even to a very great age, as by her Presentation 
s Mort. f. 2. a.  to the Church of Preston-Bagot in 20 H. 7. appears. To whom succeeded in the inheritance of this Lordship Sir Henry Willoughby Knight her grandson (by 
t Claus. 7. H. 5. in d. m. 11.  Sir Hugh Willoughby of Wollaton, in Com. Nott. 
u F. levat. Oct. Purif. 10. H. 6.  Knight her first husband) as the pedigree here inserted showeth.  

Hugo Willoughby de Wollaton in Com. Nott. miles 10 H. 6.- Margareta una soror. & cohaer. Baldw. Frevill mil.- Ric. Bingham miles, unus justice. D. Regis ad plac. coram Rege 31 H. 6. 

Robertus Willoughby. 

Henr. Willoughby miles de S. Sepulchro, obiit 20 H. 8. 

Dorothea ux. Anth. Fitz Herbert unius Justic. de Banco 20 H. 8.  
joh. Willoughby miles ob. sine prole.  
Edw. Willoughby miles. 

Henr. Willoughby nepos & haeres joh. Willoughby mil.- Anna filia Thomae March. Dors. 

Thomas Willoughby obiit sine prole.  
Franciscus Willoughby miles, obiit 37 Eliz.- Eliz. filia joh. Litleton de Frankley mil. 

Brigida ux. Percev. Willoughby eq. aur.  
Dorothea ux. Henr. Hastings.  
Margar. ux. Rob. Spenser de Althorpe.  
Win●rida ux. Edw. Willoughby.  
Abigal.  
Francisca.        
Hugo Willoughby miles periit in mare glaciali. anno 1553.         
Which Sir Henry, being made a Banneret 
w MS. in Bibls. Cotton. [sub. Effigy Claudii C. 3.] f. 16.  at the battle of Stoke 11. Junii 2 H. 7. and in 4 H. 7. a Commissioner 
x Pat. 4. H. 7. p. 1. in d. m. 20.  in this county, for appointing Archers to the relief of Britanny, as also a Knight 
y Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 190.  of the sepulchre; by his 
z Porth q. 34.  Testament bearing date 20 H. 8. bequeathed his body to be buried in the Church of S. Leonard at Wollaton in Com. Nott. and departed 
a Esc. 20. H. 8.  this life 11. Maii the same year, leaving issue Sir john Willoughby Knight his son and heir, that married 
b Esc. 20. H. 7.  Anne one of the sisters and coheirs to Edward Grey Viscount L'isle; Sir Edward Willoughby Knight his second son, and Sir Hugh Willoughby Knight (the third) famous for his skill in Navigation, but unhappy in his adventure in Anno 1553. being then frozen up in the Northern Seas, as our Historians relate. Which Sir john Willoughby dying 
c Esc. 3. E. 6.  without issue, Henry, son to his brother Edward, became heir to the estate, who wedded 
d Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 190.  Anne daughter of Thomas Grey marquis Dorset, and departed 
e Populwell q. 45.  this life in 3 E. 6. leaving Thomas his son and heir; who dying issueless, the estate came to Francis his younger Brother, afterwards a Knight. Which Sir Francis built that stately House at Wollaton in Com. Nott. being the most eminent piece of Architecture in all those parts: but departing 
f Esc. 39 Eliz  this life 16. Nou. 38 Eliz. without issue male, the inheritance of his lands divolved to daughters; so that this manor of Midleton (inter alia) being allotted 
g Esc. 39 Eliz  to Bridget the eldest, Wife to Sir percival Willoughby Knight, (descended from the Willoughbyes of Ersby in Lincolnshire, by Sir Thomas Willoughby one of the Justices of the Common Pleas in King H. 8. time, a younger son of that House, as their pedigree showeth) whose son and heir Sir Francis Willoughby Knight now enjoys it.  
Of the Church (dedicated to S. john Baptist) the Advouson was purchased 
h F. levat. xv. Pasch. 41. H. 3  from Sir Philip Marmion by the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate-Church at Tamworth in 41 H. 3. After which, being appropriated thereto, it became a Prebend thereof, so that the Cure was served be a stipendiary.   

Baxterley.  
PAssing the River, now, to the other side, I come to Baxterly, situate at the head of a slender torrent, which coming by Hurley, enters Tame a little above Kingsburie: But of this place there is no particular mention in the Conqueror's Survey, it being then involved with Grendon, and so consequently possessed by Henry de F●rrer●: From whom it came to one of the old Earls of Warwick, and so to Harecourt, as may seem by the 
i Testa. de N  Record of 36 H. 3. where it is plain, that, Richard de Harecourt held the sixth part of a Knight's Fee, here, of the Earl of Warwick: And from Harecourt to Luvell; for about the beginning of King Edw. 1. reign, did john Luvell the son of William Luvell, grant 
k Ex autog. penès T. Leving gen.  to Sir john de Chetwynd his kinsman, the inheritance thereof, paying to him the said John and his heirs, or to Richard de Harecurt Chief Lord of the Fee (as the Deed expresseth) a pound of Pepper yearly at Easter. After which, scil. in 9 E. 1. it was found 
l Esc. 9 E. 2 n. 6.  that the same Sir john de Chetwynd had certain Customary Tenants here, who paid unto him C s. per annum Rent, and did suit twice a year at his Leet, the extent of what he had here, being certified 
m Claus. 10 E. 1. m. 4.  at iv. yard land; but in 17 E. 3. it appears 
n F. de div. Com. levat. xv. Hill. 17. E. 3. , that Sir john de Chetwynd had xuj. Messages, vi. yard land, vi acres of Pasture, and two acres of Wood in this place.  
It seems that the Chetwynds did not long after this, retain the possession of these lands; for in 19 E. 3. the moiety of this manor, together with the advouson of the Church, was given 
o Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 3 m. 12.  by some ecclesiastic persons, who were Feoffees to one William de Henover, unto the abbey of Merevale to find certain Priests, to celebrate divine Service in the chapel of our Lady, near the Gate of the said Monastery, for the soul of the said William de Henovere deceased: so that 'tis like, they were about that time purchased of Sir john de Chetwynd, for that purpose, in regard of their vicinity to Merevale. All which after the dissolution of that House, were in 32 H. 8. (together with it) purchased 
p Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 5.  from the Crown, by Sir Walter Devereux Knight Lord Ferrer of Chartley; and so descended to Robert Earl of Essex, Lord thereof in anno 1640.  
Within this moiety, is a fair mansion, called Baxterley Hall, built in King Edw. 6. time, by john Gl●ver, than a Retainer to the Lord Ferrer (as may appear by the arms and Badges carved upon the timber-work thereof) but formerly a Servant to the Abbots of Merevale, as by tradition I have heard. Unto which House, did that famous assertor of the Protestant Religion, scil. Hugh Latimer, sometime Bishop of Worcester, resort; whose ghostly Instructions, so well grounded Robert Glover, Brother to the said John, that rather than he would recede from them, he chose to lay down his life, being burnt at Coventre in 5, & 6 Ph. & M. as Mr Fox in his Catalogue of Martyrs hath declared. Which Robert had issue Hugh, who inherited these lands, as cousin 
* Esc. 7. El●z.  and heir to his uncle John; in whose line they continue till this day.  
As for the other moiety, the soon discovery, that I have made thereof afterwards, is in 12 ●. 4. where Thomas Litleton, at that time one of the Justices of the Common Pleas, 
q 〈…〉 W. ●urton ar.  gave it to Roger Wall, than one of the Canons of Lichfield, and other his Feoffees, for performance of his last Will: From whom descended Sir Edward Litleton of Pillaton-Hall in Com. Staff. Knight, who sold it of late years, to George Corbyn, ●eorge Ludford, and Richard Whitehall, Gentlemen, trusties for the Freeholders, in whom it now resteth.  
The Church, being originally but a chapel, belonging unto Orton on the Hill (anciently written Overton sub●us Arden) was with it given 
r Ex Re 〈…〉 Ric. Chamberlein ar.  to the Monks of Merevale by Robert Earl Ferrer, Pope Lucius the third confirming 
s Ex Re 〈…〉 Ric. Chamberlein ar.  the grant, in anno 1185. (32 H. 2.) But the patronage thereof, after the grant of the moiety of the manor, together with the Advouson, to the Monks of Merevale (as formerly hath been said) was jointly in the said Monks & the heirs of Harecurt (superior Lords of the Fee) being exercised by turns, as the Institutions will manifest. In anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
t MS. in Scac.  at five marks; but 
u MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 57 b.  in 26 H. 8. at C s. over and above iv s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  W. filius Roberti de Henover. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Will. le Archer Cler. an. 1302.  Rob. de Stokes per concess. D. Ric. de Harecurt. 

Langt. f. 6. b.  Thomas de Boudon Cler. 2. Id. Apr. 1303.  Will. de Schulton Rector Eccles. de Ashesho. 

Northb. f. 41. a.  joh. de Walton Pbr. 16. Cal. julii 1343.  D. Will. de Harecurt miles. 

Ib. f. 46. b.  Rog. de Roderham 7. Cal. Apr. 1345.  Abbas & conu. de Merevale. 
Thom. de Poleye Cap. 5. Id. Sept. 1348. 
Ib.   Rob. de Ferrer dominus de Bosworth miles. 
joh. Woodcock. Pbr. 12. Cal. nou. 1349. 
Ib. f. 51. b.   Abb. & conu. de Merevale. 
joh. de Rommessere Pbr. 6. Cal. jan. 1349. 
Ib. f. 52. b.   Abb. & conu. de Merevale. 
joh. Fynch Cap. 18. Cal. Dec. 1358. 
Ib. f. 62. b.   D. Rad. de Ferrer miles. 
D. joh. Scropton 4. Id. Martii 1358. 
Street. f. 2. a.   D. Thomas de Astley. 
Thomas Boton Pbr. 8. Junii 1376. 
Ib. f. 23. a.   Abb. & conu. de Merevale. 
joh. de Polesworth Pbr. ult. Maii 1379. 
Ib. f. 26. b.   Thomas de Astley junior miles. 
Ric. de Derset ult. Martii 1382. 
Ib. f. 29. a.   Abb. & conu. de Merevale. 
Ric. Rymyld 8. Cal. Dec. 1386. 
Sk. f. 1. b.   Thom. de Astley de Appulby ar. 
Will. Aleyn Cap. 26. Junii 1416. 
Bull. f. 2. b.   Abb. & conu. de Merevale. 
Henr. Cloghes Cap. 13. Febr. 1456. 
Bowl. f. 24. b.   Hug. de Astley Cler. & alii, ex concess. Tho. Astley de Patshull ar. 
D. Ric. Hall Cap. 14. Julii 1541. 
Str. & P. f. 18. a.   Henr. Porter & alii ratione concess. Pr. & conu. de Kenilw. 
D. joh. Farmer Cler. 9 Sept. 1552. 
Samps. f. 43 a.   Geo. stoneing, ex concess. Abb. & conu. de Merevale. 
D. Will. Wood 19 Sept. 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 2. a.   Gilb. Astley ar. Fill. & haer. Tho. Astley de Patshull. 
Ric. Morgan. Cler. 25. Martii 1561. 
Bentham. bund. H   Tho. L'isle de Moxhull ex concess. Tho. Astley de Pateshull. 
Ric. Slanye 26. Nou. 1561: 
Samps. & B. f. 30. a.   joh. Wood ex concess. Gilb. Astley ar. 
Ric. Browne Cler. 3. Apr 1569. 
Ib. f. 43. a.   T. Bromley miles Cancellar. Angl. ad implend. ult. volunt. Walt. Comitis Essexiae. 
Will. Bate Cler. 1. Nou. 1583. 
Bund. B.   Will. Crompton de Stone ex concess. T. Astley de Patshull ar. 
joh. fox Cler. ... jan. 1591. 
Overton bund. E.   joh. Palmer Cler. Rector Eccl. B. Mariae Staff. 
joh. Watson Cler. 4. Aug. 1627. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Kingsbury.  
I Come next to Kingsbury, which is a large Parish, containing these villages and places of note; viz. Kymberley-Hall, Hurley, Plumpton, Flanders-Hall, Hallaton, Drakenege, Whateley, Slateley, Holt, cliff, and Dosthill; of all which in their order.  
That this place in the Saxons time, was a Seat belonging to some of the Mercian Kings, is not to be doubted, the name itself importing no less. Besides, if we regard the situation for delight, few in these parts will equal it, considering the vicinity of the River, bordered on the one side with Hills and Woods, and on the other with spacious and pleasant Meadows. And that the verge of Sutton-Chase, in those days a Forest (as by what I have in Sutton observed) extended to the skirts thereof: So tha●, if I shall hence conclude, that this is the same Kingsburie, where Bertulphus King of Mercia residing, had a 
w Ingulph● ●ist. f. 49●. n 20. Spelm. Concil. p. 347.  grand council of his Prelates and great Nobles in the year from our Saviour's Incarnation DCCCLI, I think it will be no great presumption. But of these ancient times, as we have little discovery, so is there no great certainty to be found: I shall therefore descend somewhat nearer the Norman Invasion, where, by the light of that general Survey 
Domesd. Ib.  (where it is written Chinesburie) which King William here made shortly after his Conquest, I find that the Countess Godeva (of whom in Coventre I have spoke) held it in Edward the Confessor's days; whence I guess that Earl Leofrike, her husband, possessed it in his time. By which Survey here are said to have been six hides of land, two Priests, one Mill valued at ix s. iv d. xii. acres of Meadow, and Woods extending to a mile in length, and as much in breadth; which, together with the rest, were rated at xiii li. by weight, being then in the possession of one Nicholas, as farmer to the King of all the lands that had belonged to the said Countess.  

Turkillus de Warewic.- ...... ux. prima. 

Siwardus de Ardena temp. H. 1.   

Turkillus de Warewic.- Leverunia ux. secunda. 

Osbertus de Ardena- Matilda. 

Henricus de Ardena. 

Thomas de Ardena 9 Joh.    
Osbertus de Ardena. 

Adeliza ux. Sim. de Harcuria ob●●t s. prole.  
Amabilis ux. Rob. fill. Walteri, ob. s. prole.    
Amicia ux. Petri de Bracebrigge. 

Joh. de Bracebrigg 9 joh. ob. s. prole.  
Will. de Bracebrigge frater & haeres. 

Anketil de Bracebrigg 32 H. 3.  
Rad. de Bracebrigg miles 33 H. 3. 

joh. de Bracebrigg miles 36 H. 3. 

joh. de Bracebrigg. miles 3 E. 2. 

joh. de Bracebrigg miles 31 E. 3.    
Rad. de Bracebrigg miles 19 E. 3.- Joanna. 

joh. de Bracebrigg. miles 19 R. 2. obiit s. p.  
Rad. de Bracebrigg mile● 10 H. 4. 

Rad. Bracebrigg ar. 13 H. 4.- Joanna filia Will. Neuport mil. 

Ric. Bracebrigg ar. aet. 9 an. 14 H. 6. 

joh. Bracebrigg ar. obiit 23. Martii 7 H. 8. 

Sim. Bracebrigg obiit vivo patre.- Eliz. filia Will. Harewell de Wotton-Waven ar. 9 H. 7. 

johanna filia Geo●gi. Cate●by de Lapworth ar. ux. 1.- Thomas Bracebrigg ar. obiit 1. Martii 11 Eliz. 

Will. Bracebrigg dux●t Annam fill. Julini Nethermill Civis Coventriae. ob ... Apr. 2 Eliz. 

Margeria, primò ●●pta W●lde●vo Willington gen. postea Barn. East. gen.  
jana ux. Leonelli Skipwith gen.  
Michael Bracebrigg ob. s. prole 6 Eliz.    
Geiinus. Edwardus. Ricardus.   

Thomas Bracebrigg ar. obiit. 1 Martii 11 Eliz.- jocosa fil●a Thomae W●lson ux. 2. 

Thomas Bracebrigg obiit anno 1607.- Alicia filia joh. Rugeley de Dunton ar. 

joh. Bracebrigg dux●t Susannam filiam Thomae Coton. 

Anna ux. Mich. Sanders de Bedworth.    
Edw. Bracebrigg duxit. Doroth. fill. Rad. Rugeley de Dunton ar. 

Roulandus Bracebrigg.    
Humfridus. Willielmus. Henricus.      
joh. Bracebrigg.  
Anketillus Bracebrigg duxit Annam filiam Thomae Corbin de Hall-End. 

Ric. Bracebrigg de Atherston. 

Sam. Bracebrigg.      
Sim. Bracebrigg duxit Elenam filiam & haer. Anth. Crewker de Twiford in come. Derb. 

Eliz. fill. & haeres ux. Francisci Beaumond de Barrow in Com. Leic. ar.     

Thomas Bracebrigg ar. obiit. 1 Martii 11 Eliz.- Eliz. filia Georgii Winter de Worthington in Com. Leic. ux. 3.                  
Matilda ux. Thomae de Clinton.               
But after that great change, made by the Norman conqueror, Turchill de Warewic had it 
y Plac. de T. ●rin. 9 joh. Rot. 9  in right of Leverunia his second wife, whose inheritance it was, Which Turchill (in imitation of the Normans who had their Cognomina long before their coming into England, with Duke William) residing here, as I presume, assumed Arden for his surname, in regard that all this tract of the county Northwards of Avon, being Woodland, was anciently so called, as I have elsewhere observed. By the said Leverunia he had issue 
z Plac. de T. ●rin. 9 joh. Rot. 9  Osbert de Arden, whose service (for this manor, as I take it) did Ranulph Earl of Chester (possessing a great part of the lands which belonged to the Countess Godeva before mentioned) about King Stephen's time, grant 
a Ex autog penès Joh. Ferrer. ar.  unto Robert Marmion (of Tamworth-Castle) and his heirs: Howbeit, notwithstanding this grant, it appears 
b 
Esc. 31. E. 1. n. 29.  
Esc. 19 R. 2 n. 8.  
Rot. F. 18. H. 3. m. 11.   that this manor was afterwards held of the Earl of Chester's heirs, as of their manor of Cheylesmore. in Coventre.  
But I return. To this Osbert succeeded 
c Plac. de T. Trin. ut suprà.  Osbert his son, and to him two daughters and heirs, scil. Adeliza the wife of Simon de Harecurt, and Amabil of Rob●rt Fitz-Walter, as the Descent in Curdworth showeth, Which Amabil gave 
d Ex Cod. MS. penes T. Willington gen.  with her body, for sepulture, to the Nuns of Polesworth, the Mill here at Kingsburie, with some grounds thereto belonging, her sister Alice confirming 
e Ex Cod. M S. penes T. Willington gen.  the gran●, and adding the Mill at Hurley for the health of her soul. But these sisters having no Children, this Lordship descended to Amicia their Aunt and heir, wife to Peter de Bracebrigge (so called from a place of that name near Lincoln, whereof he was possessed) The Descendants of which Peter and Amicia, had their principal seat here, till about the beginning of Queen Elizabeth's reign, divers of them being Knights, as the pedigree in the foregoing page showeth.  
This Peter de Bracebrigge was a military man, as it seems; for I find that he gave 
f Ex autog. penès Will. Pur●●●y gen.  unto William the son of Fundui and his heirs, certain lands lying within the precinct of this Lordship, in a place called Esbroc, to the intent that the said William, should upon lawful warning carry hither to Kingsbury, such painted Lances, from London or Northampton, at the charges of him the said Peter, as he might have occasion to use in any tournament there: and that whensoever the said Peter should take a journey beyond Sea, for performance of such martial exploits, he the said Will. to attend him, and to bring back his Lances. To which Peter succeeded John his son and heir, who had much ado in defending this his inheritance; for in 7 joh. did Thomas de Arden begin his claim, and gave 
g Rot. F. 7. joh. m. 3.  five marks to the said King, for a Writ of Right, to try his title thereto; which in 9 joh. he did set 
h Plac. de term. Pasch & Trin. 9 joh. rot. 9  forth, as lineal heir to Turchil (de Warwic) who was seized of it in King H. 1. time; and offered to decide his right to it by duel, naming one William de Kopland his Champion: which William, receiving command from Ulfkill his Father (as being Tenant to the said John) assented to undertake the combat.  
Whereupon john de Bracebrigge answered, that he denied not the said Turchil's seisin, but tendered trial by the great Assize, as to the time and right thereof. Unto which the said Thomas replied, that the great Assize ought not to be in this case, because they were both descended from one stock, viz. from Turchil, of whose inheritance it was: Howbeit, John answered, that though he acknowledged their descent from Turchil, yet he claimed nothing thereby; because the said Turchil had two wives, and that it was from the first that the said Thomas descended; but that this land being the inheritance of Leverunia his second wife, who held it all her life, and after her decease Osbert her son, and after him another Osbert, that had several daughters, which died without issue, it came to Amicia their Aunt, mother to him the said John; tendering to put himself upon the great Assize, to determine whether he had not more right thereto from the before specified Laverunia, than the said Thomas from Turchil; and whether the same Turchil were so seized of it, the day and year that the said King Henry died. And lastly, because the said land did lie bordering on two Counties, scil. Warwick and Stafford, he offered 
i Rot. P. 10. Joh.  xx. marks to have Knights of both Counties for trial thereof; the said Thomas offering xx. marks and a Palfrey: whereupon it was concluded, that the cause should be so decided: and so I suppose it was, or by some friendly Agreement; for I find that the next year following, the same Thomas de Arden quitted 
k F. levat. 10. Joh.  all his right and title therein, to the said John.  
And yet, it seems that they were not quiet; for in 11 joh. the said Thomas de Arden gave 
l Rot. P. 11. Joh.  a Palfrey, that the determination thereof might be before the King: and the next year after, john de Bracebrigge paid 
m Rot. P. 12. Joh  xl s. for to have another Jury: but other particulars I have not seen. This john de Bracebrigge confirmed 
n Pat. 21. R 2 p. 2. m. 10 per. Insp.  the grant of Kingsburie-Mill● etc. and Hurley-Mill made to the nuns of Polesworth, as hath been observed; and 
o Rot. P. 2. H 3.  died without issue in 2 H. 3. leaving William 
p Plac. apud. Westm. Oct. Mich. 33. H. 3. rot. 39  his Brother and heir. Which William in 19 H. 3. was a 
q Pat. 19 H. 3. in d.  Justice of Assize at Warwick: and afterwards confirmed 
r Ex Regist. de Merevale.  to the Monks of Merevale ● the grant of a yard land in Holt, made to them by John his Brother, and whatsoever else he the said John had given to that monastery. But to William succeeded Ralph his son and heir, who questioned 
s F levat xv. Hill. 33. H. 3  the title that the Nuns of Polesworth had to Kingsburie-Mill, and Hurley-Mill; whereupon they came to a Composition 
t F levat xv. Hill. 33. H. 3  with him, giving six marks of silver.  
This Ralph was at that time a 
u Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Knight, and shortly after commenced 
w Plac. &c ut suprà  suit against the Nuns of Mergate for the advouson of Kingsburie-Church; but to this they pleaded 
x Plac. &c ut suprà  the grant of Osbert de Arden, and exhibited the Charter of Peter de Bracebrigge before specified, with the consent of Amicia his wife, confirming the same; whereupon he had no more to say. To which Ralph succeeded john de Bracebrigge, betwixt whom and the prioress of Mergate there was a Fine 
y. Joh. Bapt.  levied in 36 H. 3. for certain lands lying within this Lordship of Kingsburie, that were settled upon the said John and his heirs, paying iii s. yearly Rent to the Nuns. In 40 H. 3 this John gave a Fine 
z Rot. F. 40. H. 3. m. 7.  to the King of two marks in gold, that his Knighthood might be respited for three years longer; within the compass of which time, being amerced at a mark by the justice's Itinerant in Lincolnshire, because he was not a Knight, he had a special 
a Rot. F. 43. H. 3. m. 5.  Mandate to the Barons of the Exchequer for acquitting him of that sum. But adhering to the rebellious Barons, who in 48 H. 3. did put themselves in arms (as in Kenilworth hath been showed) was on the fift of April the same year, taken 
b MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [8. V 8. Th.] f. 138 b.  Prisoner in Northampton, at the surprisal thereof by the King's Army, being at that time a Knight (for which this Lordship was seized and given 
c Cart. 49. H. 3. m. 1.  by the King, to Roger de Clifford) and imprisoned at Shrewsbury, as appears by the King's Precept 
d Pat. 49. E. 3. m. 25.  for his delivery, directed to the bailiffs of that town, and dated 9 Jan. 49. H. 3. But the Inquisition 
e Esc. 49. H. 3.  upon the extent of his lands says, that Hugh de Turberville had the charge of him, till he had got his redem●ption: yet after this he fled 
f Pat. 50. H. 3 m. 33.  into the Isle of Axholme with young Simon Montfort and others where he continued till he saw all his party totally vanquisht● and then submitted 
g Pat. 50. H. 3 m. 33.  to the Di●ctum de Kenilworth, James de Audele undertaking 
h Pat. 50. H. 3 m. 33.  on his behalf.  
It seems that his composition did cast him into some distress; for in 53 H. 3. he m●d a lease 
i Claus. 53. H 3. in d. m. 3.  of this whole Lordship, excepting a yard land that one Walter le Plummer sometime held, unto Robert de Typetot, and Eva his wife, during their lives, for which he received of them 500 li. sterling. Which Robert, having thus got footing therein, procured a Charter 
k Cart. 53. H. 3. m. 12.  of Free warren (inter alia) extending into all his demesn lands here: howbeit, this was but temporary; for it appears that john de Bracebrigge, son 
l Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.  and heir to the last mentioned John, at length enjoying it against did in 29 E. 1. obtain another Charter 
m Cart. 29. E. 1. n. 18. , for Free warren here, as also at Bracebrigge and Wrauby in Lincolnshire. Which John, having in 3 E. 2. a special Patent 
n Pat. 3. E. 2. m. 41.  from the King, exempting him from serving on Juries, or undergoing the place of Shiriff, Coroner, or any other Office against his own liking, being at that time, a 
o Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.  Knight a so bore for his arms Varre Arg. and Sable a Fez Gules, as by his Seals 
p Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.  and certain old rolls appeareth; and departed 
q E●c. 9 E. 2. n. ●6.  this life in 9 E. 2. leaving John his son and heir ten years of age; of whom I have not seen any thing farther, till ●5 E. 3. that he presented 
r Northb. f. 54. b.  to the chantry of Kynebaldley; nor after 31 E. 3. at which time he was a K●●ght 
s Ib. f. 61 a. .  
But the next Bracebrigge that had to do here, after the death of the before specified Sir John, was Ralph, whom I suppose to have been his Brother: which Ralph presented 
t Ib. f. 28. a.  to the said chantry in 9 E. 3. and in 11 E. 3. levied a Fine 
u Octab. Puri●.  of two parts of ●h●s manor. This Sir Ralph (for he was then a Knight) had Summons 
w Rot. Franc. 19 E. 3. m 3.  in 19 E. 3. to fit himself with Horses and arms, against the Feast of S. Laurence, to attend the King into France; and in 22 E. 3. had a special Patent 
x Pat. 22. E 3. p. 1. m. 42.  of exemption from serving on Juries, or undergoing the Office of Shiriff, Eschaetor, Coroner, etc. In 8 R. 2. he was in Commission 
y Pat. 8. R. 2. in d. m. 30.  for arraying of men in this county, and in 19 R. 2. died 
z Esc. 19 R. 2. n. 8.  leaving Sir john Bracebrigge Knight his son and heir, than nineteen. years of age; which Sir John died soon after; for by several 
a 
Rot. F. 1. H. 4. p. 1. m. 8  
Esc. 1. H. 4. n. 32.   authorities it appeareth, that Ralph succeeded him as heir, whom one Inquisition 
b Esc. 1. H. 4 n. 9  taken in 1 H. 4. calls Frater Johannis, & propinqui●r haeres praedicit Radulphi: But the Lady Joane his mother, was mistress here for her life, as it seems; for in 20 R. 2. she obtained licence 
c Scroop f. 134. b.  from Richard Scroop the B●shop of Coventre and Lichfield, to have Divine service in a private chapel, within this her Mannour-house.  
Of which last mentioned Ralph, I find, that he was a Knight 
d Ex autog. penes S. A. eq. aur.  in 10 H. 4. that in 13 H. 4. he married 
e F levat. Oct. Mich. 13. H. 4.  his son Ralph (though then but young) unto Joane the daughter of Sir William Newport Knight; that in 7 H. 5. amongst other persons of note, Arma portantes, de Armis antiquis (as the words of the writ are) having special 
f Ex Rot. penes Camer. Scac.  summons to attend the King in person for defence of the Realm, he was the first in the list of those, which were returned by the Shiriff of this county: In which seventh year of King H. 5. he took a Lease of 
g Ex Compt. Bail. Warw. Com penes S.A. eq. aur.  the Mannour-house, Park, and pools, at Sutton, of Richard Beauchamp, than Earl of Warwick, to hold for life; one of which pools beareth the name of Bracebrigge-Pool to this day; and was afterwards retained 
h Ex vet. membr. in bibl. Hatton.  with the said Earl, to serve him with ix. Lances and xvii. Archers, for the strengthening of Calais. To him succeeded Ralph his son and heir (before mentioned) who is ranked 
i Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  amongst the Esquires of this county, for the subscription of the Articles agreed on in the Parliament of 12. H. 6. And in 14 H. 6. departed 
k Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 3.  this life, leaving Richard his son and heir ix. years of age; of whom I find little memorable, other than that difference which Walt. Arden of Park-Hall, had with him, touching the stealing away of john Arden his son and heir, to marry unto Alice his daughter, concerning which I have already spoke in Curdworth.  
Neither after this last mentioned Ralph, was there one of them employed in any public affairs of the country; so that having deduced the Descent down to the last that possessed this place, I have little to observe, farther● than that, after this Eclipse, Thomas the fourth in succession from the said Richard, having buried his first wife, who was of an ancient & good Family; and marrying a second of mean parentage, became so much alienated in affection, to his issue by the former, that by a Feoffment 
l Esc. 12. & 19 Eliz.  made of this Lordship unto Sir George Griffith Knight and others, bearing date 16. Aug. 5. E. 6. he utterly disherited them thereof; settling the same, after reservation of a mere estate for life, to himself, and joyses at that time his wife, upon Thomas his eldest son by the said joyses, with remainder, for want of heirs male of his body, to John, and so to Ankitill, his other sons by that woman. But what success came of that causeless disherison of the true heir, I cannot omit to take notice, which (in brief) was this, In November anno 1557. (5 & 4 P. & M. his said wife 
m Ex Regist. Eccl. de Kingsburie.  dies, whereupon his love to those Children that were ere while his darlings, cooled; so that in 2 Eliz. having run himself into many debts by extravagant courses, he contracted 
n Esc. 12. Eliz. in suprà.  with Sir Ambrose Cave Knight, than chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, and by a Deed 
o Esc. 12. Eliz. in suprà.  of bargain and sale, passes unto him, the inheritance of the Mannour-house, with the demesns; of which act his son Thomas took such advantage, that he entered 
p Esc. 12. Eliz. in suprà.  upon that, and laid claim to all the rest, as forfeited by virtue of the Feoffment before mentioned: but getting a piece of money of Sir Ambrose, makes 
q Esc. 12. Eliz. in suprà.  good the sale, reserving only an annuity of xliii li. per annum to himself and his heirs, and continued his claim to the residue; whereof, after much striving, he at length had possession: About a year after which, viz. 1 Martii 11 Eliz. his Father died 
r Esc. 12. Eliz. in suprà. , so that then, though he had no interruption for enjoyment of it, yet did he so entangle himself with debts, that at last he sold it all to Sir Fancis Willoughby of Midleton Knight, and through his great improvidence, came to die miserably. So that here I am to put a period to my story of this ancient Family, having taken notice of the issue male, still remaining in the pedigree before inserted.  
Kingsbury  
From which Sir Ambrose Cave, did the premises descend 
s Esc. 10. Eliz.  unto Margaret his only child, the wife of Henry Knolls Esquire, who leaving issue by her, two daughters; scil. Mary and Elizabeth, the one married to the Lord Paget of Beaudesert in Staffordshire, and the other to Sir Henry Willoughby of Risley in Derbyshire, an equal division was in our time made thereof, betwixt them. But from Sir Francis Willoughby before specified, the manor and Tenements, so by him purchased, did in right of Bridget his eldest daughter and coheir, come to Sir Percevall Willoughby Knight, who sold the Fermes to the Tenants, as I have heard, but left the manor to Sir Francis his son and heir.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Peter) was given to 
t Plac. de T. Trin. 15. joh. ●ot. 10.  the nuns of Mergate in Bedfordshire, by the first Orbert de Arden, about the beginning of King Stephen's time: Howbeit, till 36 Hen. 3. they did not quietly enjoy it, as by what I have observed in my discourse of Sir Ralph ●rac●brigge, and John his son appeareth: but the moiety thereof was anciently appropriated to them, though the direct time when, I have not found. In anno 1291. (19 Edw. 1.) the said appropriated moiety was valued 
u MS. in 〈◊〉.  at xiii. marks, and the other at xv. Which other moiety became afterwards also appropriated 
w Pat. 12. R. 2. ●. 1. ●. 21.  to them, viz. in 12 Rich. 2. whereupon in a short time, scil. in anno 1397. (21 Rich. 2.) ensued the Ordination 
x Sc●●o●e ●. 83. b.  of the vicarage, vi s. viij d. yearly Pension being then reserved to the Bishop and his successors, and two s. to the archdeacon. Which vicarage in 26 Hen. 8. was valued 
y MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. s. 58 a.  at viij li. ix. s. x d. over and above iii. s. per annum deducted for synodals.  
Patroni Medictatis Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. 〈◊〉.  Will. de Sta●ford 〈◊〉 1248.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 
D. Thomas de 〈◊〉 Pbr. an. 1250.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 
Nigellus ●●us Remundi an. 1256.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

 Gilebertus de 〈◊〉 Pbr. ●●l. I●●ii 1300.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

I●. f. 36. a.  Will. de Muneworth Accol. 16. ●al. Dec. 1310.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

〈◊〉 38. ●.  Thomas de la Grave Pbr. 8. Id. Febr. 1313.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Nor●●●. ●. 50. ●●  Thom. ●a●l●●ap. 2. Non. Aug. 1349.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Str●●. f. 8. a.  R●c. de ●●ile Cler. 13. Cal. Apr. 1360.  〈◊〉 & conu. S. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Sk. s. 5. b.  D. Io●. Clerk Pbr. 5. Febr. 1390.  Patroniae Vicariae. 
 Hu●● Fr●m●● de Tamworth, 〈◊〉 vicc. 

〈…〉 26. b.  Rad. He●laston Cap. 18. Oct. 1410.  Pr. & C. E. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Ib f. 27 b.  Ar●●●●●us Thorpe 4. Febr. 1410.  Pr. & C. ●. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Ib. f. 2● b.  joh. Freman Cap. 9 Dec. 1411.  Pr. & C. ●. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

〈…〉 7. ●.  D. Will. atte Mille 6. Dec. 1421.  Pr. & C. ●. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Ib. f. 36 b.  joh. Smyth 8. Apr. 1438.  Pr. & C. ●. Trin. de 〈◊〉. 

Ib. f. 37. b.  Rob. Trulufe 17. Sept. 1439.  Pr. & C. S. Trin. de Bosco. 
Thomas Lancashire Pbr. ...... 1439. 
Ib. f. 38. b.   Pr. & C. S. Trin. de Bosco. 
Thomas Wenloke in Decr. Bac, 
Bowl. f. 203. a.  26. Sept. 1499.  Pr. & C. S. Trin. de Bosco. 
D. Ric. Hutton in Leg. Bac. 3. Martii 1521. 
Bl. f. 7. b.   D. Regina. 
Magr. Will. Smyth Suce●tor Eccl. Cath. Lich. 25. Meii 1554. 
Samps. & B. f. 1. b.   D. Eliz. Regina. 
Henr. Fletcher Cler. 15. Febr. 1584. 
Bund. B.   D. Eliz. Regina. 
Nich. Rushall Cler. 25. Oct. 1587. 
Ibid.   D. Eliz. Regina. 
joh. fox Cler. 1. Martii 1587. 
Ibid.    

Monumental Inscriptions. In the body of the Church.  
Here lieth the body of Hugh Beresford, sometime of Slateley, and Elizabeth his wife; which Hugh died the xxvth of June Anno 1610.   

In the midst of the chancel.  
Here lieth the Body of Francis Benet, sometime of Dosthill, who died the xith day of June anno Dom. 1634.    

Kimberley-Hall.  
Here was anciently a chapel 
z Langt. f. 36. b.  of S. Edmund, and in it a chantry, founded 
a MS. penès S A. eq. aur f. 15. a.  by one of the B●acebriggs of Kingsburie, about the beginning of King Edw. 2. time, as may seem by the Presentations thereto, and called 
b Langt. ut suprà  Cantaria de Kynebaldesley. By the Survey 
c MS. penès praef. S.A. f. 58. b.  of 26 H. 8. this chancre is said to be in the Church of Kingsburie (which, if so, then was it not long before removed 〈◊〉 and the value thereof, over and above re●●●s, certified at Cvi s. viij d. But I rather drink that to be a mistake; for in 37 H. 8. it is called 
d Ex ali● MS. penès eund. S.A. ●. 15. a●  Cantaria de Hurley, forasmuch as 'tis situate within the precincts of that Hamlet, and then valued 
e Ex ali● MS. penès eund. S.A. ●. 15. a●  at Cxiii s. x d.   

Hurley.  
OF this place there is no mention in the Conqueror's Survey, by reason it was then involved with Kingsburie: but I have seen it very anciently written Hurnlei, which apparently shows, that the name at first grew from its situation, hurne or hyrne in the Saxon, or old English, signifying a nook or corner, which rightly agreeth with the position thereof, it lying in the utmost corner of Kingsburie Lordship, Eastwards. As it was a part of Kingsburie heretofore, so were the Bracebriggs in those days Lords thereof, as appears by a grant of it from 
f Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  Ralph de Bracebrigge, about the 25. of H. 3. unto Amicia his mother, in name of her dowry, where it is called Manerium de Horleye; yet by some other 
g Rot. penès S. Clark B. Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 3.  authorities of later time, it appears to have been only a member of Kingsburie; So also by the Inquisition 
h Esc. 19 Eliz.  after the death of Thomas Bracebrigge Esquire, in 19 Eliz. But notwithstanding that, there is a manor within it, at least in reputation, whereof one john Waldiff Esquire, died 
i Esc. 32. H. 8.  seized in 31 H. 8. which descended to Joane the sole daughter of Nicholas Nightingale, by Joyce sister and heir to the said John; which Joan was then 
k Esc. 32. H. 8.  the wife of Thomas Willington, cousin of William Willington Esquire (of whom in Barcheston I have spoken) the posterity of which Thomas do still enjoy it.  
It seems that the waldyve have lived anciently in this place; for in 36 H. 6. was Joane the daughter of William Waldyve of Hurley, married unto Robert Willenhale of Greneburgh, in the chapel here, by special licence 
l Bow. f. 91. a.  from the Bishop directed to the then Vicar of Kingsburie for that purpose. Which William Waldyve was son to Richard 
m Ex autog 〈…〉 Willington gen. , a branch of the waldyves of Alspath.   

Plumpton.  
THis place is now known only by certain grounds lying on the East side of Kingsburie Parish, so called; whereof one Walter de Plompton was possessed 
n Ex ●e● C●l. MS. penès ●und. T.W.  in H. 3. time, who held them by a certain weapon, 
o Ex ●e● C●l. MS. penès ●und. T.W.  called a Danish Axe: which being the very Charter 
p Ex ●e● C●l. MS. penès ●und. T.W.  whereby the said land was given unto one of his Ancestors, hung 
q Ex ●e● C●l. MS. penès ●und. T.W.  up for a long time in the Hall of the capital message belonging thereto, in testimony of the said tenure, until that the said House was seized upon by Sir john Bracebrigge Knight, Lord of Kingsburie in E. 3. time, and pulled to the ground: After which it remained 
r Ex ●e● C●l. MS. penès ●und. T.W.  a great while in the Hall of the mansion belonging to William de Plompton, in Hardreshull (about two miles distant) being commonly reputed, and called 
s Ex ●e● C●l. MS. penès ●und. T.W.  the Charter of Plomton. What title the said Sir john Bracebrigge had to it, I know not; but by several 
t E●. 19 R. ●● 8. 〈…〉 H. 4 〈…〉 H. 4. n. 32.  authorities it appears, that his posterity were seized of it, by the name of the manor of Plomton: And in 12 H. 4. did Sir Ralph Bracebrigge Knight, 
u 〈…〉 1● H. 4.  ●ell the same (the content thereof being C. acres of Land, vl. acres of Wood, and xl. acres of Moor, then called Plumton fields) unto Robert Warerton Esquire, and his heirs: All which came afterwards to the hands of one Roger Horton ● who died seized 
w 〈◊〉. 1. H. 6. n. 36.  of them ●li. H. 5. leaving William his son and heir xviii. years of age.  
But upon the death of the said Roger, were they taken 
x Rot. F. 13. H. 6. m. 9  into the King's hand, and continued in the Crown till 13 H. 6. that William Waldeff and Thomas wylcok obtained a 
y Rot. F. 13. H. 6. m. 9  grant of them, for the space of ten years. Which William in 26 H. 6. being cousin 
z Ex autog. penès ●●ae●. T.W.  and heir to joice Plumpton of Nottingham, one of the daughters and heirs of Roger Plumpton, and sister 
a Ex autog. penès ●●ae●. T.W.  and heir to Phipippa the other daughter and heir to the said Roger (as he styled himself) of whose inheritance they were, 
b Ex autog. penès ●●ae●. T.W.  granted 
b Ex autog. penès ●●ae●. T.W.  them to Thomas Waldeyve his son; From which Thomas, by an heir female the Willingtons of Hurley do derive themselves, and are still owners of all, or a great part of these lands.   

Flanders-Hall.  
THis place was anciently so denominated from one Hugh a younger brother to William de odingsell's (of which Family I have spoke in Ichington, Solihull, and Maxstoke) as Mr. Burton in his Description 
c p. 254.  of Leicestershire, affirms, in regard that his Ancestors came out of Flanders, whose descendants assumed it for their surname: but upon the death of john de Flanders, the last male branch of this line, it was allotted by partition 
d Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  in 13 H. 6. to Elianore, the wife of Samson Erdswike, one of his three daughters and heirs; by which means it descended 
e Claus 37. H. 6. in d. m. 13.  to the issue of john Herdwick of Lindley in Leicestershire, her first husband; and so came to the Purefeys of Caldecote, in marriage (as I have heard) with Joyce 
f Ex autog. penès praef. W. B.  one of the daughters and coheirs to the last john Herdwyck, wife to Michael Purefey: From which Michael descended William Purefey Esquire, who in our time sold it unto Sir Robert Fisher of Packington Knight and Baronet.   

Hallaton.  
OF this place I have not seen any mention till 17 H. 3. at which time it was reputed a member 
g F. levat. 5. sept Pasch. 17. H. 3.  of Coshill, and part of the dowry of 
h F. levat. 5. sept Pasch. 17. H. 3.  Elisant the widow unto Osbert de Clinton: But after this it came to be possessed 
i Ex autog. in bibl. Hatton.  by the same Robert Marmion, of whom I have spoke in netherwhitacre; and by those authorities, which I have there vouched, seemeth to have gone with that manor till Q. Eliz. time: for it appeareth that Walt. Devereux Visc. Hereford in 12 Eliz. sold 
k Ex autog. penès Rob. King eq. aur.  it with Nether-Whisacre unto Edmund Skerning, then of Erdbury Esquire.   

Drakenedge.  
THis was originally a member of netherwhitacre, as I conceive, and so consequently possessed by the Marmions of Tamworth-Castle; and from one of them, granted therewith, to Nicholas Fitz Ralph, or his ancestor; for it is evident that the family of Mancestre, who for a good while enjoyed it, held 
l Claus. 20. E. 2. in d. m. 9  it of the heirs of Nicholas Fitz Ralph (Lords of netherwhitacre) by the service of a pair of gilt spurns, and that they held 
m Esc. 20. E. 1. n. 36. Esc. 49. E. 3. p. 1. n. 57  it over, of those Marmions. Of which mancestres' I find, that Hugh, in 36 Hen. 3. had a Charter 
n Cart. 36. H. 3. m. 27.  of Free warren, extending to all his demesn lands here; and that from him, it descended to Guy de Mancestre, his grandchild, who in King Edw. 3. time, past 
o Plac. coram. R.T. Mich. 20. R. 3 rot. 36.  it to Robert de Herle and his heirs, by the name of a manor: Which Robert dying without issue of his body, it divolved to Sir Ralph de Hastings Knight, his cousin and heir, viz. son 
p Plac. coram. R.T. Mich. 20. R. 3 rot. 36.  of his sister Margaret; and from him (through divers descents) to William Lord Hastings, Chamberlain to King Edward the fourth, who died 
q Esc. 1. R. 3.  seized thereof in 1 Ric. 3. leaving Sir Edward Hastings Knight, his son and heir xvii. years of age: But farther hereof, I have not seen, than that Richard Hastings in 9 H. 8. was presented 
r Inq. super. Depop. 9 H. 8.  for depopulating the capital message, and CC. acres of arable land, lying thereto.   

Whateley.  
IN this place (which was originally a 
s Rot. penès S. Clarke B.  member o● Kingsburie ● are there certain lands that were anciently given 
t MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to the Canons of Studley; all which after the dissolution of the Monasteries, were (inter alia) granted 
u Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 1.  out of the Crown, in 36 H. 8. unto john Beaumond Esquire, by the name of the manor or Lordship of Whateley; who past 
w Ib. p. 15.  them away the same year, unto Nicholas Wilson and ..... his wife: by whom they were sold 
x Pat 1. M. p. 14.  to Thomas Overton; who died 
y Esc. 32. Eliz.  seized of them in 32 Eliz. leaving Nicholas his son and heir fifty years of age.   

Slateley.  
THis is a petty Hamlet, and parcel of the manor of Kingsburie, as by several 
z Rot. penès praef. S.C. Esc 14. H. 6. n. 3.  Records is evident, so that there needs no more to be said thereof.   

Holt.  
IN this, which is also parcel of the manor of Kingsburie, had the Monks of Merevale a yard land given 
a Ex Col. W Burton ar.  unto them by the first john de Bracebrigge, whose grant thereof William de Bracebrigge, his brother and heir, 
b Ex Col. W Burton ar.  confirmed: But the Village was in part depopulated by john Bracebrigge Esquire, who in 19 H. 7. 
c Ex Col. W Burton ar.  decayed three messages upon the enclosure thereof; of which lands Thomas Bracebrigge was possessed 
d Esc. 3. E 6.  in 3 Edw. 6.   

cliff.  
THis hath its name from the situation thereof, near to the descending ground, towards the bank of Tame; but of it, I have not seen other mention, than that Thomas Herthill was 
e Esc. 10. H 8.  presented in 10 H. 8. for depopulating two messages, and enclosing xl. acres of land here.   

Dosthill.  
I Am not sure, whether this place be particularly taken notice of in the Conqueror's Survey 
f Domesd. lib. ; if it be, that which is there written Dercelai ●s intended for it, which R. de O●lgi had at that time in pawn, from Turchill de Warwick; and is said to contain two hides, having a Mill of xxxii d. yearly value, and Woods extending to two furlongs in length, and as much in breadth, the whole being valued at xl s. But in 12 H. 2. certain it is that Hugo fill. Ricardi (of whom in Hatton I have spoke) was possessed of it, as appears by that Certificate 
g Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  which William Earl of Warwick then made, whose Father or Grandfather had enfeoffed the said Hugh thereof, with other lands of a great extent, in King Henry the first's time, it being then written Derteulla. By this Hugh, was it doubtless granted to Thomas fill. Thurstani; for it is manifest 
h Ex autog. penès, Will. Vicecom. Staff.  that Robert de la land, son to the same Thomas, gave to Richard Fitz Ralph, in marriage with Amicia his daughter, the Mill here, it being then written Derchethull.  
From which Robert it descended to James (as the pedigree in Langdon showeth) who was certified 
i Testa de N  to hold it of the Earl of Warwick in 20 H. 3. But it appears 
k Ex autog. penès Fr. Burdet Bar.  that Albrena Marmion (of whom I have made mention in Arrow) granted the service of the same james de la land, for this place, unto William de Camvile, her son; whereby it should seem, that the immediate grant, which the ancestor to the said James had of this place, was not from the Earl of Warwick, but from one of the Marmions, who obtained it from some of those Earls. This James, in 31 H. 3. past 
l F. levat. Mens. Pasch. 31. H. 3.  unto Robert de Grendon and his heirs, all the interest he had here, by the name of the manor of Dersthull, then amounting to half a Knight's Fee: Which Robert, in 40 H. 3. granted 
m F. levat. 3. ept. Pasch. 40. H. 3.  the same, unto one Robert de Wycheford and his heirs, reserving the Rent of a pair of gilt Spurs, to be yearly paid to himself and his heirs, at Easter, and performing the service of half a Knight's Fee; which service the said Robert de Wycheford, at the request of the above specified Robert de Grendon, then granted 
n F. levat. 3. ept. Pasch. 40. H. 3.  unto Walter de Mancestre and Erneburga his wife, and the heirs of their two bodies lawfully begotton; but for want of such issue● to return to the said Robert de Wicheford and his heirs. So that after this, the possession thereof continued to the heirs of the said Walter de Mancestre, together with Mancestre, as by several 
o F. levat. 3. sept. Mich. 14. E. 2. Esc. 3. H. 5. n. 12.  authorities appeareth, at length, being divided by the coheirs, was broken into such small parts, as is evident by what came 
p Esc. 2. E. 6.  to the Fildings, which was Prilley's; and to 
q Esc. 6. Eliz.  jews, which was Rowley's and Arblaster's, that it is not worth while to trace the succession thereof any farther.   

Nun-Eaton.  
FOllowing Tame further, I observe no place if ●ote, bordering on it, before I come to Tameworth, where anchor joins therewith: I must now therefore ascend to the entrance of anchor into this Hundred, which is in Nun-Eaton-Parish.  
This place hath its name from the Rivulet nigh wh●ch it stands, Ea in our old English signifying Wa●er. Before the Norman invasion one Harding possessed 
r Domesd. lib.  it; but after the Conquest, it was disposed 
s Domesd. lib.  of to Earl Alberic (Progenitor of the Veres Earls of Oxford) which Earl deceased before the general Survey made by that King; so that afterwards, it with the rest, being seized into the King's hands, was committed to the custody of ●effrey de Wirce (of whom in Monks-Kirby I have spoken): Howbeit, the number of hides that it contained, are omitted in the Record; but 'tis sa●d thereby, that there were xxvi. carucates of land, one Mill of xxxii d. xx. acres of Meadow, and Woods of two miles in length, and a mile and half in breadth; the whole being valued at C s. By the said general Survey 
t Domesd. lib.  I find also, that R. de Olgi held three hides of land in this place, with Woods of a mile in length and as much in breadth, which were the inheritance of Alwine in Edward the Confessor's days, and valued by the before specified Survey, at iv li.  
But the direct time when this Lordship was given to Robert Earl of Mellent and Leicester, is hard, I think, to be found; yet certain 
u Ex vet membr penès ●. & Cap. Lich.  it is that he had it before the death of King Henry the first: which Robert had issue Robert, surnamed Bossu, Earl of Leicester, who in King Stephen's time, founded a 
w Ex vet membr penès ●. & Cap. Lich.  goodly monastery here, for nuns, of the Order of those at Font Ebraud in Normandy (id est Benedictines) wherein Amice his Countess became one, and was buried. Which monastery he plentifully endowed with lands, whereof this whole Lordship 
x Ex vet membr penès ●. & Cap. Lich.  of Eton was part, excepting what the Canons of Leceister then had in Stockingford, and that which the nuns of Casa Dei (in France) held in Atleberge, and in this town. As a do certain lands in Kenetberie (in Com. ●erks.) to the than value of xxv li. per annum. And with all his Lands, Rents, and Fishing in well, excepting the ●ithe of the eels, wh●ch the said Robert Earl of Mellent, his Father● had formerly given to the said Canons of Leicester, Confirming 
y  Ib. the grants of what others, at that time had made thereto; viz. of two Carucates of land in Waltham (Com. Leic.) with pasturage there, for CCC. Sheep, by Isabella his daughter, and Simon Earl of Northampton, her son: Of two yard land and a h●lf lying in Swinford (Com. Leic.) by Ric. Mallore; and in Leicester two s. rend out of a House, which one Guy Breadleas then held of the said Richard; as also of all the lands, lying within this Lordship, whereof the said Richard was possessed: And of what Robert Fitz Jocelin had bestowed thereon; scil. all his lands lying here in Eton, betwixt the Water and the Wood; and beyond the Water, two yard land, and vi s. Rent, which William de Neumarch held of Jocelin his Father, with all his Woods.  
Hereunto did King Hen. 2. add his Confirmation 
z Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 1. per. Insp. ; and besides that, of his own gift, conferred 
a Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 1. per. Insp.  upon these nuns, the Church of Chauton in Hantshire; ratifying 
b Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 1. per. Insp.  the grants of sundry other persons, which I shall briefly here 
c Cart. 9 E. 1. n. 1. per. Insp.  enumerate; viz. the Mill of Ingepenne in Berkshire, with the Meadows and Cro●ts hereto belonging, given by Gervase Paganell. The Village of great Hodenhull, by Richard de eastoke; the Church of Merton by Robert de Craft●● both in this county. Certain lands here in Eton, by Geffrey de Turvill. Twenty shillings yearly rend issuing out of the Mill at Haringworth in Northamptonshire, by Ada mother to the King of Scotland. Half the town of Burton (now called Burton-Hastings in this County, with the advouson 
Plac de temp. incert●. R. joh. rot. 1. & rot. 4. in d.  of the Church, and chapel of Stretton (id est Stretton-Baskervill) thereto belonging, by Geffrey l' Abbe, and Emme his wife whose inheritance it was. The Church of Maple-Derham (in Hantshire) by William Earl of Gloucester, and Hawise, the Countess, his wife: as also Nutfort Mill, and divers lands, lying within the Lordship of Pimpre, by the said Hawise. One yard land at Calcote, by Robert Archer, and Margaret his wife: and besides all this, gave them sundry ample Liberties and privileges, which for brevity's sake I forbear to recite: Whereunto Pope Boniface the eight added the Appropriation 
d Ex praef. membr.  of the Churches of Burtlei in Rutland, and Cleybrooke in Leicestershire, with a special Indulgence 
e Ex praef. membr.  from payment of Tithes for any of their lands, which they should till, or stock with cattles, at their own charge.  
Having now therefore so plentiful an endowment, they obtained a grant 
f Claus. 10 H. 3. m. 13.  of a weekly market here upon the Tuesday in 10 H. 3. to endure till the King should be of age: but this market in 17 H. 3. was altered 
g Cart. 17. H. 3. m. 4.  to the Saturday: After which, within a short space, they rebuilt their Church; towards the fabric whereof the King gave 
h Claus. 21. H. 3. m. 2.  them ten Oaks out of Kenilworth-Woods, and 
i Claus. 22. H. 3. m. 3.  xv. more within a year following, out of Cank-Forest: And in 23. of his reign, granted unto them a Charter 
k Cart. 23. H. 3. n. 36.  for an yearley fair here, for four days, beginning on the day of the Invention of the Holy Cross, (scil. 3. Maii.) Other grants of most note, from several persons in succeeding times, for which I have seen any authorities, were these; viz. 
l Pat. 12. E. 2. m. 15.  two yard land lying in Hodenhull, and Estanescote (now called Ascote) by Nicholas de mutton. In Wibtoft 
m F. levat. Oct. Mich. 13. E. 1.  one message, and Cxx. acres of land, by G●lb. de Houby. The advouson of the Church of Cleybrooke (in come. Leic.) by 
n Pat. 23. E. 1. m. 3.  John the son of Ernald de Boys. The third part of the manor of Skendelby by 
o Pat. 35. E. 1. m. 29.  julian de Gaunt, for maintenance of a Priest to celebrate divine Service in the Church of this monastery, for the health of her soul, and the souls of her Ancestors. One message here, in Nun-Eaton, by 
p Pat. 19 E. 3. p 1. m. 19  Robert de Herle: Four messages also, lying here and in Rothy (Com. Leic.) by 
q Pat. 16: R. 2. p. 1. m. 4.  john Huwet, and William Wytherley Priest. The appropriate rectory of this Parish-Church at Nun-Eaton, by 
r Pat. 38. H. 6 m. 17.  the Prior and Covent of Shene.  
All which, with the rest, whereof I have not found the grants, or which being not very considerable, for brevity's sake are omitted, were (as a preparative to that fatal dissolution soon after following) by the Survey 
s MS. penès S A. q. aur. ●. 37. b.  made in 26 H. 8. valued at CCXC li. xv s. ob. Out of which (inter alia) were deducted 
t MS. penès S A. q. aur. ●. 37. b. , for the Fees of Henry marquis Dorset, then high Steward of this monastery, and john Dabridgcourt the understeward vi li. xiii s. iv d. per annum. Of William Fynderne Receiver general two li. xiii s. iv d. and of William Font Auditor i li. xiii s. iv d. So that, being one of the greater Monasteries, it was not dissolved till 31 H. 8. But than did the prioress and her Covent, by their public Instrument 
u In Curia. Augm.  under seal, dated 12 Sept. surrender it to the King, whose names as they are subscribed thereto with the several Pensions by Patent allowed them for life, I have here added.  
Agnes Oulton prioress, 
xl li.  Agnes Wylsey, 
iii li.  Isabella Purfrey, 
iii li  joane whaley, 
iii li.  Eliz. Milward, 
iii l●●  joane Wetnall, 
iii li.  Isabella Repington, 
Liii s. iv d.  joice Fitz-Herbert, 
Liii s. iv d.  Anne Everat, 
Xlvi s. viij d.  Luce Haselrig, 
Xlvi s. viij d.  joane Bale, 
Xlvi s. viij d.  joane Haseley. 
Xlvi s. viij d.  Margaret Dixwell, 
Xlvi s. viij d.  Rose Ceton● 
Xlvi s. viij d.  Marry Worsley, 
iii li.  joane Copston, 
Xl s.  Marry Barington, 
Xl s.  Elene Townsend. 
Xl s.  Dorothy Ryddell, 
Xl s.  joice Clarke, 
Xl s.  Eliz. Berdmore, 
Xxvi s. viij d.  Eliz. Banaster, 
Xxvi s. viij d.  joane More, 
Xxvi s. viij d.  Agnes Kyngeston, 
Xxvi s. viij d.  joane Palmer, 
Xxxiii s. iv d.   
But in the Crown it continued not long; for it appears, that King Henry, by his Letters 
w Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 3.  Patent dated 29. Maii 32. of his reign (which was about eight months after the Surrender) gave it, with all the lands in this county, thereto belonging, unto Sir Marmaduke Constable junior, of London Knight, than his servant (son 
x Inscrip. Tum. apud. Nun-Eaton.  of Sir Robert Constable of Flamborough in Yorkshire) which Sir Marmaduke sold part thereof, but died seized of the site, as also of the manor, and greatest proportion of the lands so given him, 28. Apr. 2 Eliz. leaving Robert his son and heir xxx. years of age: unto whom the said Queen in the sixth of her reign, for the sum of CCCCxxxv li. xiii s. granted the reversion of the premises, scil. to him and his heirs general: Of which Sir Robert, they were soon after purchased 
y Pat. 6. Eliz. p. 9  by Sir Ambrose Cave Knight, who died 
z Esc. 10. Eliz.  seized thereof 2. Apr. 10 Eliz. leaving Margaret the wife of Henry Knolls Esquire, his daughter and heir; by which means it is come to the Lord Paget, and Sir Henry Willoughby, in like sort as Kingsburie is (whereof I have already spoken) and divided accordingly.  
In farther reference to this town, the most notable passages, which have come to my observation, are these; viz. That after the market and fair, was so obtained by the Nuns, in 7 ●. 2. as hath been said, they procured special Patent 
a Pat. 7. E. 2. p. 2. m. 13  to take Toll of all vendible commodities, coming thither by the space of five years, towards the charge of paying it: and next: that in 9 E. 3. the Townsmen had the like Patent 
b Pat. 9 E. 3. p. 2. m. 7.  to take Toll for four years, of all such commodities, for repairing the Bridge there.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Nicholas) was given 
c Ex ReReist. de Lira (penès Fr. du. Chein) a. 12.  to the monastery of Lira in Normandy, by Robert surnamed Bossu, Earl of Leicester, in Hen. 1. time; whose Charter thereof (inter alia) King H. 2. confirmed 
d Ex ReReist. de Lira (penès Fr. du. Chein) a. 12. . In anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was valued 
e MS. in Scac.  at xxxii marks: but after the dissolution of the Priories-Alien (whereof in Wolston and Wootton-Wawen I have spoke) it was s●●●ed 
f Cart. 3. & 4. H. 5. m. 8.  upon the Carthusian-Monks at Shene in Surrey, by King H. 5. in 3. of his reign, when he founded that Religious House; of whom the Nuns here at Eton obtained 
g Pat. 38. H. 6. m. 17.  it in 38 H. 6. In 26 H. 8. the vicarage was valued 
h MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 38. a.  at nineteen li. xiv s. vi d. over and above ix s. vi d. per annum allowed for Procurations and Synodals, and C s. per annum Stipend to the Curate serving in the chapel at Attilborough.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Procurator Abb. & conu. de Lira. 
Galfr. de Vilers 14. Cal. Apr. 1310. 
Langt. f. 36 b.   Procurator Abb. & conu. de Lira. 
Thomas de Blyburgh Non. julii 1318. 
Ib. ●. 78. a.   Procurator Abb. & conu. de Lira. 
D. Edm. de Schireford Cap. xv. Cal. Apr. 1321. 
Northb. f. 2. a.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione posses. Abb. de Lira in manu sua exist. 
Sim. de Thorp Pbr. 4. Id. jan. 1341. 
Ib. f. 38. a.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione posses. Abb. de Lira in manu sua exist. 
Walt. de Heyworth 5. Cal. Oct. 1351. 
Ib. f. 54. b.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione posses. Abb. de Lira in manu sua exist. 
Sim de Thorp 2. Id. nou. 1351. 
Ib. f. 55. a.   Edw. Rex Angl. ratione posses. Abb. de Lira in manu sua exist. 
Rob. de Haselbech Cap. 18. Cal. julii 1357. 
Ib. f. 61. a.   Procurator Abb. & C. de Lira. 
joh. Bosevill Cap. 19 Cal. Sept. 1361. 
Street. f. 8. b.   Procurator Abb. & C. de Lira. 
Magr. joh. de Carswell 4. Non. Aug. 1364. 
Ib. f. 12. b.   Procurator Abb. & C. de Lira. 
Will. Lorkin Pbr. 7. Id. Febr. 1368. 
Ib. f. 17. b.   Dominus Rex, ratione ut suprà. 
Henr. Hunt 3. Cal. nou. 1373. 
Ib. f. 21. b.   Dominus Rex, ratione ut suprà. 
Nich. Derby Pbr. 10. Nou. 1390. 
Sk. f. 5. b   Abb. & conu. de Lira. 
Will. Deper Cap. 29. Julii 1402. 
Burgh. f. 10. a.   D. Henr. Rex Angl. ratione ut suprà. 
joh. Wylton Cap. 2. Dec. 1406. 
Ib. f. 18. b.   D. Johanna Regina Angliae. 
joh. de Tybbay Cap. 13. Dec. 1412. 
Ib. f. 32. a.   D. Johanna Regina Angliae. 
D. Ric. Mortomy Cap. 20. Febr. 1412. 
Ib.   D. Johanna Regina, & joh. Tybbay Cler. 
Nich. Derby Cap. 2. Julii 1413. 
Ib. ●. 33. b.   Prior & conu. Domus jesu de Bethlem apud Shene. 
Thomas Waryn Cler. 14. Junii 1501. 
Bowl. f. 206. a.   Prior & conu. Domus jesu de Bethlem apud Shene. 
Thomas Dei gratia Panadensis Episc. 4. Junii 1505. 
Bl. f. 4. a.   Prior & conu. Domus jesu de Bethlem apud Shene. 
D. Rob. Whittinton 10. Junii 1521. 
Ib. f. 7. b.   Rob. Langley gen. 
jac. Lyngard in art. Bac. 14. Martii 1558. 
Samps. & B. f. 12. a.   Elizabetha Regina Angl. 
Thomas Stonynge Cler. 5. Maii 1561. 
Ib. f. 30. a.   Elizabetha Regina Angl. 
Nich. Cleyton Cler. 10. Apr. 1565. 
Ib. f. 42. a.   Elizabetha Regina Angl. 
Georgius Downes Cler. 7. Junii 1572. 
Ib. f. 44. b.   Elizabetha Regina Angl. 
jac. Persons Cler. 24. Sept. 1583. 
Bund. B.   Elizabetha Regina Angl. 
Will. Gurrie Cler. 24. Febr. 1591. 
Overton bund. E.   jacobus Rex. 
Will. Butterton in Art. Magr. 11. Oct. 1604. 
Overton bund. F.   Carolus Rex. 
Samson Hawkhurst Cler. S. Theol. Bac. 19 Maii 1626. 
Morton bund. incert.   Carolus Rex. 
Will. Cradok Art. Magr. 3. Sept. 1627.    

Leek's-Chantrie.  
IN this Parish-Church did one john Leek found a 
i Pat. 23. H. 7. p. 2.  chantry in 23 H. 7. of one Priest, to celebrate Divine service, for the good estate of him the said John, during his life in this world, and after his death for the health of his Soul; as also for the health of the Souls of his Parents, Benefactors, and all the faithful deceased: but of this there is no remembrance in the Survey, of 37 H. 8. so that when it was dissolved, I know not.   

The free-school.  
THis was founded in 6 E. 6. by the Inhabitants of this town, unto whom the King gave 
k Pat. 6. E. 6. p. 4.  for that purpose, three Closes of ground, lying within the Liberties of Coventre, which sometime belonged to the Trinitie-Gild, there, and were then valued at x li. xv s. viij d. to be held of the manor of East-Grenewich in Socage.   

Horeston-Grange.  
THis was originally part of the Lordship of Nun-Eaton, but thereof I have not seen any particular mention till 19 E. 1. where it is called 
l MS. in. Scac. penès Rem. R.  the Grange of Horeston, belonging then to the nuns, and certified to contain six Carucates of land, which by the Survey 
m MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 37. a.  in 26 H. 8. were valued at xv li. ix s. viij d. and past 
n Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 3.  with the monastery unto Sir Marmaduke Constable Knight, in 32 H. 8. Which Sir Marmaduke sold 
o Esc. 2. Eliz.  the Grange itself, with certain lands thereto belonging, unto one jasper Fisher Esquire, who died 
p Lib. 4. cedul.  seized thereof in 21 Eliz. leaving Katherine Norwood widow, and Anne the wife of Richard Wolriche, his cousins and heirs: But the grounds called Horeston-fields, together with Horeston-Wood, were aliened 
q Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 9  in 4 Eliz. by Robert Constable, son and heir to Sir Marmaduke, unto Stephen Hales Esquire.   

Attilborough.  
THis being part of the Lordship of Nun-Eaton, was at length totally possessed by the nuns, as may seem by the Survey 
r MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 36. b.  taken in 26 Hen. 8. But had a chapel for the benefit of the Inhabitants; whereunto, for maintenance of a Priest there serving, was anciently the sum of C s. allowed 
s Ib. f. 38. a. , but with the dissolved monastery it passed 
t Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 3.  out of the Crown in 32 H. 8. to Sir Marmaduke Constable: Since which they have not been severed.   

Stockingford.  
THis was originally a member of Eton, and involved therewith in the Conqueror's Survey; but afterwards by the Earl of Leicester (scil. Robert Bossu) granted 
u Cart. 11. E. 2. n. 10. per Insp.  in exchange to William de Newmarch, for Wittewike in Leicestershire; which William gave 
w Reg. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 131.  it to the Canons of Leicester. About that time also had those Canons the chapel here, by the grant 
x Reg. de Leic. in Bibls. Bodl. f. 131.  of Geffrey de Turvill, and certain lands bordering on Hardreshull, which Geffrey the eremite bestowed on them. Within the precincts of this place, the nuns of Eton had likewise a Grange, containing three Carucates of land, as is certified 
y MS. in Scac. penès R●m. R.  by the valuation thereof in 19 E. 1. At which time all that the Canons of Leicester had here, was rated but at one Carucate; so that what the said nuns were then possessed of, was, it seems, formerly granted to them by those Canons.  
But afterwards it came into Lay hands, though how I find not; for it appears by a Fine 
z xv. Mich.  levied in 10 E. 3. betwixt Roger jabet plaintiff, and William jabet and Maud his wife, Deforc. that it was entailed upon William jabet son of the said William, after his Father's decease, and upon the heirs of the said William the younger, by Elene his wife; but for default of such issue, on the right heirs of the before specified Maud: From which time till 14 H. 4. I have seen no more of it; but then did the reversion of it belong 
a F. levat. ●ens. Mich. 13. H. 4. R●cor●. Oct. Hill. 14. H. 4.  unto Hugh Lilburne, John the son of Thomas Boteler of Exhale, holding it for the life of the same Hugh: w●●ch reversion in 1 H. 5. was granted 
b Pat. 1. H. 5. p. 1. m. 12  by Will. Boteler and William Babington to the Canons of Erdburie in this county, the Canons of Leicester, (of whom it was held) giving licence 
c Reg. de Leic. ut suprà f. 131  for the same, reserving to themselves fealty, and security for Lxiii s. iv d. to be paid to them in the name of a Relief; which sum by the Survey 
d MS. penes S. A. eq. aur. f. 34. a.  of 26 H. 8. appears to have been an yearly Rent: So that upon the dissolution of the priory at Erdburie, it was therewith granted 
e Recorda de T Mich. 14. Eliz.  unto Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk in 30 H. 8. Which Duke (inter alia) past it 
f Recorda de T Mich. 14. Eliz.  unto Sir Edward Wootton Knight, john Danet, and Anthony cook Esquires; betwixt whom, being as it seems divided, Marry Danet in 35 H. 8. conveyed 
g Pat. 35. H. 8. m. 12.  a third part thereof, unto George Medley, to certain uses. Of the other two parts, Sir Anthony dying 
h Lib. 3. cedul.  seized in 18 Eliz. left Richard his son and heir of full age. But that which belonged to Nun-Eaton, was with that Lordship, granted out of the Crown of Sir Marmaduke Constable Knight, and hath been possessed by the owners thereof, ever since.   

Chilverscoton.  
IN the Conqueror's Survey 
i Domesd. lib.  this is written Celverdestoche, which shows that it was at first so called from him that possessed it in the Saxons time; whom. I suppose to have been one Ceolfredus, that being a name then in use. It is there rated at viij hides, the Woods containing a mile and a half in length, and a mile in breadth, the whole being valued at L s. and held by Haroldus fill. Radulfi; which Ralph was Earl of Here●ord, and owner thereof in Edward the Confessor's days. In the line of this Haroldus (Lords also of Sudley in Com. Glouc. whence they assumed that ●●rname) it continued for divers generations, and at length by an heir female divolved to the Butlers, as by the Descent in Griffe is manifested. But there is little to be said of this place in particular, other than that Bartholomew de Sudley, in 51 H. 3. ha' Free warren 
k Cart. 51. H. 3. m. 5.  (inter alia) granted to him in all his demesn lands here, it having attended the succession of Griffe, ever since, as a member of that manor.  
Within the precinct of this Parish had the knight's Templars certain lands given to them; which the Record 
l Ex cod. MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  of 31 Hen. 2. says, were de feodo Radulfi de Suthlega, being (probably) of his or his Father's gift, and afterwards reputed for a manor; for by that name, had those Templars Free-warren granted 
m Cart. 32. H. 3. m. 4.  to them and their successors therein, in 32 H. 3. Which manor coming to the Crown in 30 Hen. 8. with all other the possessions belonging to the Religious Houses, was in 4 Eliz. sold 
n Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 6.  unto john Fisher, and Thomas Dabridgcourt. Which Thomas Dabridgcourt having obtained a Release from Fisher of all his right therein, by his last Will and Testament in 44 Eliz. gave it to Christian one of his daughter, who became the wife of William Belcher of Gilsborough in Com. Northampt. From whom it was purchased 
o Ex autog. penès Ric. Chamberlein ar.  by Walter Giffard of Chillington in Com. Staff. Esquire, and since that of him or his son, by Richard Chamberlain Esquire, Register of the Court of Wards  
The Church was given 
p Ex autog. in Cur. Augm.  to the Canons of Erdburie, together with two yard land, by Ralph de Sudley, Founder of that monastery; and in anno 1291. (19 Edw. 1.) valued 
q MS. in Scac.  at viij marks, being then appropriated to that Religious House; and the vicarage but at half a mark. But in 26 Hen. 8. the said vicarage was estimated 
r MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 60. b.  at seven li. iv s.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes. etc.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Langt. f. 34. b.  D. Will. de Knychtcote Cap. 14. Cal. jan. 1308.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Ib. f. 37. b.  Rob. de Herdwyk Pbr. 11 Cal. jan. 1311.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Ib. f. 38. b.  D. Steph. de Stocton Pbr. 4. Id. Sept. 1314.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Northb. f. 33. b.  Will. de Mershton Cap. 6. Cal. Maii 1339.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Street. f. 10. a  Will. del Hull Pbr. 13 Cal. Sept. 1361.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Ib. f. 22. a.  joh. de Samson Pbr. 3. Id. Feb. 1373.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Sk. f. 9 b.  joh. Parker Pbr. 4. Nou. 1394.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Burgh. f. 34. a.  Will. de Deene Cap. 24. Jan. 1413.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Heyw. ●. 30. a.  joh. Cook Cap. 9 Apr. 1433.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Ib. f. 33. a.  Frater. Will. de Woodcote Canon. de Erdbury 28 Martii 1435.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Bo. ●. 13. a.  joh. Lolleworth Cap. 1. Apr. 1452.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Bowl. ●. 21. a.  Will. Outelade Cap. 26. Sept. 1454.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Ib. f. 141. a.  Amias Halghton Pbr. 26. Oct. 1494.  Prior & conu. de Erdburie. 

Bl. f. 7. b.  D. joh. Keldermore Canon. 21 Maii 1521.  Phil. & M. Rex & Regina. 

Samps. & B. f. 10. a.  Henr. Wylkins Cler 14. Maii 1557.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Ib. f. 30. b.  Will. Pate Cler. 21. Nou. 1561.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Ib. f. 45. b.  Hugo Conwey Cler. 30. Martii 1574.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Ib.  joh. Ashby Cler. 17. Aug. 1574.  D. Eliz. Angl. Regina. 

Overton l●nd. E.  Ric. tailor Cler. 1. Dec. 1591.  jacobus Rex. 

Ib. bund. F.  Arth. Oldame Cler. 1. Martii 1603.  jacobus Rex. 

Morton bund. incert.  joh. Malen in art. Bac. 12. Sept. 1621.    

Griffe.  
OF this place there is no particular mention in the Conq ●. Survey, it being then involved with Chilverscoton, and possessed by Harold, the son of Ralph Earl of Hereford; whose posterity took the surname of Sudley, yet sometimes made their residence here. Whilst the male line of which Family lasted, it continued theirs; but afterwards came to Boteler, Norbury, and Bray, successively, as the Descent on the next page inserted will show.  
This Ralph Earl of Hereford, was son 
s W. Malm. ●. 45. b. n. 10.  to Walter de Maunt, by Goda sister to K. Edw. the Confessor; but of him there is little observable, other than his pusillanimity, whereby he suffered 
t W. Malm. ●. 45. b. n. 10.  the city and county of Hereford to become a prey to the Welsh, in the year 1055. (13 Edw. Conf.) It seems that he was dispossessed of his earldom, in the first year of K. Will. the Conq ●s. reign; for Will. fitz Osberne than had it conferred 
u R. Hoved. f. 258. a. n. 10.  upon him; but found favour to enjoy some of his inheritance, which descended to Harold, his son 
w Domesd. lib. ; whereof this Lordship was part. To this Harold succee●●● John, surnamed the Sutlei (from his residence a● Sudley in come. Glouc.) Of whom I have seen no more mention, than that he was a witness 
x Regist. de Kenilw. p. 19  to the Charter of Margaret Countess of Warwick (widow to Earl Henry) made in K. Stephen's time to the Canons of Kenilworth. And to John, succeeded Ralph, who gave 
y Ex cod. MS. in Officio Arm. [L. 17.] f. 148. a.  divers lands lying in Herdwike (juxta Derset) to the knight's Templars, as also founded 
z MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 34. a.  the priory of Erdburie, adjoining to this Lordship, and left issue, O●vel, 
a Ex autog. in Cur. Augm.  and Ralph 
b Rot. P. 10 R. 1. Glouc. ; which Ralph, by his brother's death, became heir to the estate, and residing here at Griffe, had a peculiar chapel in his Mannour-house, wherein he had a special licence from 
c Ex autog. penès Ric. Newdigate ar.  the Canons of Erdburie, to have divine service celebrated, at such time only, as himself or his heirs, their wives, or mothers, should be personally there present, excepting Christmass-day, Easter-day, Whitsunday, All Saints-day, Candlemass-day, and the Feast-day of the Church its Dedication, on which there should be no solemnity kept therein, unless by special licence obtained; and that in case of their disability to come unto the Mother-Church, by reason of sickness or other good cause: And provided that all Oblations made in the said chapel, should be delivered to the Vicar of Chilverdescote, for the time being, so that no indemnity thereby, nor in any thing else might accrue to the said Mother-Church of Chilverdescote by means of the said chapel.  
Which Ralph had issue Ralph, concerning whom I have no more to say, than of his marriage and death, and therein, for brevity's sake, do refer myself to the pedigree. To this last Ralph, succeeded 
* G●●●. ●. 11. b.  Sir Barth de Sudle Kt. who in 54 H. 3. being constituted 
d Rot. F. 54. H. 3. m. 9  Shiriff of Hereford-shire and governor of Hereford-Castle● and in 7 E. 1. a Justice 
e Pat. 7. E. 1. in d.  of Assize in this county, gave 
f Cart. 19 E. 2. n. 6. per. Insp.  the Monks of Stoneley leave to enclose two tofts in Radway; and by Joan his wife, daughter 
g Rot. I. Rous.  to Will. de Beauchamp of Elmeley (sister to William, the first Earl of Warwick of that name) left issue 
h Esc. 8. E. 1. n. 7.  Sir john de Suthley Kt. aged about xxiiii. years at his Father's death; which Joane was interred 
i Ex autog. penès praef. R. N.  in the conventual Church at Erdburie before specified; for the health of whose soul, did Walt. de Langton Bishop of cou. and Lich. in 13 E. 2. grant a special Indulgence 
k Ex autog. penès praef. R. N. , releasing XL. days of their enjoined Penance, to all such as should, with a devout mind, say a Pater noster, and an Ave, for the health of her soul, and the souls of all the faithful deceased.  
Which Sir John in 13 E. 1. claimed 
l Rot. de Quo W.  a Court Leet here, with Assize of Bread and Beer, Gallows, Infangthef, tumbril, Weyf, and Free-warren; as also to be quit of murder, and suit to the county and Hundred Courts; exhibiting K. H. 3. Charter for the Free-warren, and pleading Prescription for the rest: All which were allowed 
m Rot. de Quo W. , excepting his immunity for murder, forasmuch as he ought to partake with the Hundred therein. And in 15 E. 1. had the King's special licence 
n Pat. 15. E. 1. m. 2.  to travail beyond Sea. In 26 of that King's reign, he was, with other great men summoned 
o Claus. 26. E. 1. in d. m. 6.  to be at Karleol, on Whitson-Eve, well fitted with Horse and arms to go into Scotland; and was summoned 
p Claus. de ijsd. an. in d.  to Parliament, amongst the Barons, from 28 E. 1. till 13 E. 2. inclusive, having been a liberal Benefactor to the Canons of Erdbury, by granting 
q Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 2. m. 10.  them certain lands, and 

Walt. Medantinus- Goda soror Regis Edw. Conf. 

Radulfus Comes Herefordiae temp. Edw. Conf. 

Haroldus filius R●dulfi Com.- 
a Rot. I. Rous in d.  Matilda filia Com. Cestriae.- 
b Rot. I. Rous in d.  Nicholaus de Stafford secunndus maritus. 


c Rot. I. Rous in d.  joh. de Sutleia- .... filia ..... Tracie domini de Berstaple. 

Rad. de Suthleia 12 H. 2. Fundator Prioratus de Erdburie.- 
d Rot. F. 26. H. 3. m. 3. 〈…〉 ●uprà.  Emma filia Will. de Bellocampo. 

Otvelus fill. & haeres obiit f. p.  
Rad. de Sudeleg 10 R. 1.- 
e Rot. F. 26. H. 3. m. 3. 〈…〉 ●uprà.  Isabel neptis Galfridi Fitz-peers, relicta 26 H. 3. 

Rad. de Suthleg miles 16 H. 3.- 
f Rot. F. 26. H. 3. m. 3. 〈…〉 ●uprà.  Imenia filia Rogeri Corbet, relicta 26 H. 3. 

Bartholomeus de Sudley 51 H. 3.- ●ohanna filia Will. de Bellocampo, soror W. de Bellocampo Comitis Warw. relicta 20 E. 1. 

Imenia.  
johanna.  
joh. de Sudley miles 8 E. 1.- 
g Rot. F. 26. H. 3. m. 3. 〈…〉 ●uprà.  .... filia .... domini Say. 

Barth. de Sudley defunctus 20 E. 2.- 
h Ex autog. ●●nès Rob. D. Digby.  Matilda filia joh. de Monteforti. 

joh. de Sudley defunctus 14 E. 3.- 
i F. levat. 〈◊〉. Mich. 20. E. 3.  Al●anora filia Rob. domini de Seales. 

joh. de Sudley defunctus ●. p. 41 E. 3.  
johanna ux. Will. le Boteler mil. defuncta 41 E. 3. 


k Ex autog penès Rob. D. Digby.  Johanna filia joh. Beauchamp de Powyk mil.- Thomas Boteler consangu. & haeres joh. de Sudley 41 E. 3.- 
l Clau●. 8. H. 4. in d. m. 36.  Alicia ux. secunda, postea nupta Joh. Dalingrugge mil. 

joh. Boteler de●unctus s. p. 5 H. 5.  
Will Boteler 5 H. 5.  
Rad Boteler miles Thesaur. Angl. duxit 
m Claus. 8. E. 4. in d.  Aliciam fill. & haer. Will. Deincourt mil & obiit 13 E. 4. 


n Esc. 8. E. 4. n 39  Thomas Boteler miles duxit Alianor●m sororem Joh. Talbot mil. domini L'isle, & obiit vivo patre.    
Eliz. ux ..... Norburie 

Henr. Norburie miles. 

Joh. Norburie miles unu● consangu. & haered. Rad. Boteler de Sudley mil. 13 E. 4. 

Anna filia & haeres.- Ric. Haliwell 

jana consangu. & haer. Joh. Norburie mil. 15 H. 8.- Edmundus Bray miles 15 H. 8. 

Anna ux. ... Co●ham.  
Eliz. 1. nupta Ric. Catesby mil. postea wil clerk ar.  
Fridiswida ux. Percevalli Hart. mil.  
Maria ux. Rob. Peckham mil  
Dorothea ux. Edw. Domini Chaundos  
Francisca ux. Tho. Lifeild.            
johanna ux ..... Belknap. 

Will. Belknap ar. ob. s. p. 2 R. 3.  
Henricus Belknap 

Edw. Belknap miles, obiit 12 H. 8.          
Margeria ux. Rob. Massy mil. defuncta ●. prole 3 R. 2.                         pasturage for cattles, in Derset, Radway, and Chelverscote: But after 20 E. 2. I have not found any more mention of him; neither of John his grandchild, scil. son of Bartholomew, is there much to be said, who died 
r Esc. 14. E. 3. n. 9  in 14 E. 3. leaving John his son and heir little more than a twelve month old: which last John departed 
s Esc. 41. E. 3. n. 54.  this world without issue in 41 E. 3. whereupon Thomas Boteler, son of Sir Will. Boteler of Wemme, by Joane eldest daughter to the last Bartholomew, and Margery her sister, afterwards married to Sir Robert Massy Kt. became his cousins and next ᵗ heirs.  
This Thomas Boteler was a Kt. 
u Ex autog. penès Rob. D. Digby.  in 9 R. 2. To whom succeeded, as heir 
w Mich. Fin. Relev. 23. H. 6.  to his Mother Sir Ralph Boteler Kt. a man eminently employed, and highly advanced, as I shall forthwith show: For, having in 8 H. 6. served 
x Ex autog. penès Cler. Pell.  the King, with xx men at arms and Lx. Archers in his personal expedition for France, he was in 20 H. 6. created 
y Pat. 20. H. 6. p. 2. m. 9  Baron of Sudley, with an annuity of CC. marks per an. to himself and his heirs, for the better support of that dignity; and became soon after Lord 
z F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Purif. 23. H. 6.  treasurer of England: But in that Office he continued not long; for in 28 H. 6. he was retained by Indenture 
a Ex● autog. ●●nès Cler. Pell. , to serve the King for five years, as governor of the citadel at Calais with .... men at arms on Horseback, xxix men at arms on foot, and xx Archers, all able men of war, taking for himself two s. per diem, for his men at Arms on foot viij d. and for his Archers vi d. besides the special Fee of C s. the quarter for himself: And immediately thereupon, being made the King's Lieutenant of that Town, covenanted 
b Ex● autog. ●●nès Cler. Pell.  for the defence and sa●eguard thereof, and the Marches adjoining, to keep C. men at Arms, over and above the number before specified, and DCCCC. Archers, for a quarter of a year, taking for his men at Arms xii d. a man, and his Archers vi d. besides the reward accustomed.  
And was in so great esteem with the Canons of Erdburie, for his munifence to them, in sundry wi●e; but specially in procuring 
c Ex autog pe●ès Ric New●●gate ar.  for them the Appropriation of the Church at Leyth in Lancashire (dated 15 jan. 28 H. 6.) that, in consideration thereof, they did by their public Instrument 
d Ex autog pe●ès Ric New●●gate ar. , ordeign, that two of their Covent, should every day celebrate divine service in that monastery, for the health of his soul, appointing particular Masses for each day of the week, binding themselves and their successors to observe his anniversary, after his decease, with Placebo, Dirige, and Mass of Requiem; and to spend vi s. viij d. yearly on the day of his said anniversary in their Covent, by way of Pittance, over and above their usual allowance. After which, viz. in 30 H. 6. he had a special Pardon 
Pa●. 30. H. 6. p. 1. ●. 23.  granted to him, for all offences, whereby any advantage m●ght be taken against him, in respect of his great and general employments: in which pardon his particular services to King H. 5. aswell as to the said K H. 6. in France, and in the duchy of Normandie● even from his very youth, are gratefully acknowledged: For he had been 
〈◊〉 ●●f. ●. Rou● in ●.  Lord treasurer, and Chamberlain to K. H. 6. and standard-bearer and chief Butler of England, as also Knight of the Garter, and Steward of his Household.  
But after this, I find no more of him till his death, which happened 2 Maii 13 E. 4. where it appears 
Esc. 13. E 4 n. 58. , that john Norburie and Will. Belknap were his cousins and heirs (for Sir Thomas Boteler, his son, died 
Esc. 8. E. 4. n. 39  before him without issue) So that this manor came at length (inter alia) by Partition 
i Cl●us. 13. H. 7.  made 15 Maii 11 H. 7. to Sir john Norburie; and so by Jane his grandchild and heir to Sir Edmund Bray; which Jane died 
●●c. 1. ●liz.  seized thereof 24 Aug. in the last year of Q. Mary's reign, leaving several daughters and heirs (as the Descent before inserted showeth) whereof Frances married to Thomas Lifeild; who, by the name of Thomas Lifeild of Stoke-Dabernon in come. Sur. Esq. together with the said Frances his wife, did by his Deed 
l Claus. 3. Eliz. in d.  of bargain and sale, Dated 7 Maii 3 Eliz. in consideration of 1050 l. sell and convey it, 
F. levat. 3. sept. Trin 3. Eliz.  unto john Giffard of Chillington in come. Staff. Esq. whose grandchild (sc. Peter son of Walter Giffard) in our memory, passed the manor, consisting of a royalty and certain chief Rents, to Sir john Newdigate of Erdburie Kt. and the Demesns, to certain persons in trust, for the use of Thomas Lord Coventre, late Lord Keeper of the great Seal of England: So that at this day, the said manor is now enjoyed by Ric. Newdigate Sergeant at Law, son to the same Sir John; and the demesns by the Lord Coventre, son and heir to the said Lord Keeper.   

The priory of Erdburie.  
WIthin the precincts of Chilverscoton Parish, stood the monastery of Erdburie, built in K. Henry 2. time, by Ralph de Sudley, for Canons Regular of St. Augustine; the Foundation Charter whereof, I never saw: but do conceive, that the substance wherewith he at first endowed it, was as followeth; viz. the Church of Chelverdescote, with two yard land belonging thereto; as also six yard land and a Wood there, reputed for half a hide, ten Acres of land lying in Broadmedow, and a place called the breach at Whitemore, with certain messages, and half a wood called the Hudells: And besides this, with some lands and a meadow at Sulingfen, together with the Church of Dercet, and CC. acres of land, lying in one of Dercet fields: As also ten Acres of Meadow, half a yard land there, then held by one Fulk, and a message for barning: And at Radway with one hide of land, as by his grant 
m Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  appeareth. Giving thereby likewise to these his Canons, sufficient timber for their buildings, and fuel for fire, to be taken upon all occasions throughout his demesn Woods; and liberty for their hogs therein, without any thing to be rendered for paunage. All which he confirmed to them for the health of his soul, and for the soul of Emm● his wife, Otwell his son and heir, and other his Children, his Father's soul also, and all his Ancestors.  
Besides this, they had 
n Ex autog. in Curia Augm.  anciently the Church of Weston subtus Wethele, given to them, but by whom I have not seen: yet so it happened, that for want of good government, they at length, totally in a manner, deserted their Rule; insomuch as Alex. de Savensby, Bishop of this diocese, shortly after the beginning of H. 3. reign, wrote an earnest Le●●er 
o Ex vet. Cod. MS. penès S. Roper ar.  to the Abbot of Derley (in Derbyshire) desiring that he would send some of his Covent thither, for a time, for the better instructing, and guiding them therein. The substance of what they had from other Benefactors, was as followeth; One yard land in Shireford, granted 
p Ex autog. penès graef. R. Newdigate.  by Robert de Chartres, and confirmed by Ralph his son, who added 
q Ex autog. penès graef. R. Newdigate.  ten acres more thereto, of his own gift. In Dercet a certain meadow, called Radwey-brok, with the amerciaments of all their Tenants, as also Common of pasture for eight Oxen, within that Lordship, given 
r Ex autog. penès graef. R. Newdigate.  by john de Sudley, son and heir to Sir Bartholomew about the 31th. of E. 1. Which John, in 11 E. 2. added 
s Pat. 11. E. 2. p. 2. m. 10.  two messages, one toft, eight acres of land, seven acres of meadow, and seven s. viij d. yearly Rent, lying within the said Lordship of Dercet and Chelverscote.  
After which, viz. in 15 E. 3. they obtained 
t Pat. 15. E. 3. p. 3. m. 6.  ● message and xxxvi. acres of land in Wolvey, of Sir Thomas de Astley Kt. towards the support of one Canon, to celebrate divine Service daily in this priory, for the good estate of him the said Sir Thomas, and Eliz. his wife, Alice de Wolvey, and Andrew de Astley, during this life, and for their souls afterwards. And in 1 H. 5. did they purchase 
u Pat. 1. H. 5. p. 1. m. 12.  of Will. Boteler and Will. Babington, xx. Messages and one toft, four yard land, a fourth part and six acres, with two s. i d. ob. Rend, lying in Nun Eton, Attilborough, Wyken Sow, Coventre, hid, and Chilverscote; as also the reversion 
w Pat. 1. H. 5. p. 1. m. 12.  of the manor of Stockingford ● from the Canons of Leicester, after the death of Hugh de Lilburne. And being then grown wealthy by so fair an enlargement of their possessions, in 23 H. 6. they procured licence 
x Pat. 23. H 6. p. 2. m. 21.  from Ralph Boteler then Lord Sudley (of whose patronage the said priory was) to buy other lands of C. marks per an. value: whereupon, the year next ensuing, they acquired 
y Pat. 24. H 6. p. 1. m. 27.  the Advouson of the rectory of Westlegh in Lancashire, from Will. Lord Lovel: so that, by the Survey 
z MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 34. a.  taken in 26 H. 8. the whole yearly revenue then belonging to this Religious House, was esteemed at Cxxii l. viij s. viij d.  
Out of which, xuj s. viij d. being deducted 
a MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 34. a.  for keeping the anniversary of the Lo●d Sud●ey, the Founder, xl s. for the Ob●t and anniversary of the Lord Lovel; xlvi s. viij d. f●r the F●e of john Dabridgcourt High Steward of the●r lands; Liii s. iiii d. to Will. Wigston Receiver general; and other disbursements, which in the total, with these now mentioned, came to xxviii ●. ●● s. ● d. per an. the clear remainder 
b MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 34. a.  amounted to 〈◊〉 l. vi s. i d. by reason whereof, it was exposed to dissolution with the other small Houses in 27 H. 8. William Clement being then 
c Ex Regist. in Curia Augm.  Prior, who had an annuity 
d Ex Regist. in Curia Augm.  of xx marks per an. by Patent allowed him during life. But in the Crown it continued not long; for in 30 H. 8. did Charles Brandon Duke of Suff. obtain 
e Pat. 30. H. 8. p. 8.  it, together with a multitude more of monastery lands, by which means the site thereof, with some part of the demesn lands thereto belonging, came in partition 
f Re●. de T. Hill. 14. Eliz.  to Margaret, wife of john Kersey one of the coheirs to the said D. of Suff. Which John s●ld 
g Re●. de T. Hill. 14. Eliz.  the same to Sir Edm. Anderson Kt. chief ●ustice of the Common Pleas in Q. Eliz. time; who totally demolishing the old ●abrick of the H●use, and C●u●ch, bu●lt out of their ruins a very fair structure, in a quadrangular form; and having so done in 28 Eliz. Passed 
h Ex autog. p●●●s praef. R N.  it away unto john Newdigate of Herfeild in Com. Midd. Esq. great grandchild to john Newdigate Sergeant at Law, in K. H. 8. time (descended by a younger branch, from the ancient Family of Newdigate, of Newdigate in Surrey) in exchange for his said manor of Herfeild. Which John, by Martha daughter and coheir to Anthony Cave Esq. had issue S●r. john Newdigate Kt. who by Anne, one of the daughters to S●r Edw. Fitton of Gosworth in Cheshire, left issue two sons, viz. John and Richard; which ●ichard (now Sergeant at Law) as heir to his Brother, is the present owner hereof.  

Priores de Erdburie.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 

Langt. f. 39 b.  Frater will. de ●loxham 6 Cal. Apr. 1315.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 
Rob. de Merston.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 

Street. f. 27. a.  Will. de Hulls 17 Cal. nou. 1380.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 

Heyw. f. 38. a.  Frater Will. Catton Canon. Priorat. de Gresley 8 Oct. 1439.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 
Will. Woodcock.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 

Bowl. f. 23. b.  joh. Bromley Canon. 5 Sept. 1456.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 

Bl. f. 10. b.  Frater Thomas Dawkyn Prior de Calwich, penult. Apr. 1507.  Constituti per Episc. Cou. & Lich. 

Ib. f. 11. a.  Frater Will. Clement 23 Oct. 1512.    

Manceter.  
DEscending lower on this side the River anchor, I come next to Manceter, heretofore a Roman station, as the form of that entrenchment, through which the great Way called Watling street passeth, doth manifest, where divers coins of silver and brass have been, by digging and ploughing, frequently brought to light: but now it is no more than an ordinary Countrey-Village, containing Hartshill, Oldburie, and Atherston, within its parish. That the name originally proceeded from the condition of the place, which was fortified, the later syallable doth sufficiently manifest, Cestre (but anciently Ceastre) importing the same in our old English, as Castrum doth: but perhaps the first syllable Man, may be British, in which language it signifieth exiguum or parvum, as 'tis like this Fortification was.  
In the Conq●. Survey, there is no mention at all thereof, it being involved with Atherston: but as the rest of those lands, whereof the Countess Godeva (of whom in Coventre I have spoke) was possessed in Edw. the Conf●●. days, came to the first Hugh Earl of Chester, so doubtless did this: by whom, or his Kinsman and successor, Ranulph, the●e is no question, but that Walt. de Hastings (of whom I have made mention in Fillongley) was enfeo●t; and that from him, Walk●line, who assumed it for his surname, in respect of his residence here, originally had it: For though we have little light to discover the passages of these elder times, the grant of lands being then not frequently by Charter (as I have elsewhere observed) yet from what is manifested by divers 
i Testa ●● N. Ca●tul. Warw. Com. f. 186. b. Esc. 18. E 2. n. 83.  Records, in reference to the tenure, no less than what I have said, may clearly be inferred. The male descendants of which walkeline till E. 3. time, continued Lords thereof, but then by heirs Female other Families enjoyed it, as I shall forthwith show.  
But of this Walkeline de Mancestre, I have seen no more, than that he was witness 
k Ex autog. penès T. Corbin gen.  to a Charter, by which Rob. Marmion gave to the Nuns of Polesworth, the Church of Quinton in come. Glouc. about the beginning of K. H. 2. time; and that he confirmed 
l Ex autog. penès ●r. Nethersole eq. aur  Oldbury to the said Nuns of Polesworth, which Walter de Hastings originally gave to them. To which Nuns was Hugh de Mancestre (grandchild to the said walkeline) also a Benefactor, by granting 
m Ex autog. penès ●r. Nethersole eq. aur  unto them some special favours concerning their Mill at Oldburie. To whom succeeded Hugh, his son and 
n F. levat. xv. Hill. 16. H. 3.  heir, who in 29.30.31. and 32 H. 3. was one 
o Pat. de iisd. an. in d.  of the Justices for the gaol-delivery at Warwick; and in 36 H. 3. obtained a special Charter 
p Cart. 36. H. 3. m. 27.  of Free-Warren in all his demesn lands here, for which he gave 
q Rot. F. 36. H. 3. m. 22.  xi. marks: At which time he was 
r Claus. 36. H. 3. m. 31.  one of the Coroners for this county; and the next year after, being made 
s Claus. 37. H. 3. m. 3.  Eschaetor, 

Walkelinus de Mancestre temp. Regis Steph. 

Walt. de Mancestre 7 R. 1. 

Hugo de Mancestre 7 H. 3.- 
a F. levat. mens. Hill. 16. H. 3.  Emma, secundò nupta Gilb. de Croc. 

Hugo de Mancestre obiit 37 H. 3. 

Si● d● Mancestre 34 H. 3. 

Sim. de Mancestre miles 6 E. 2.  
Henr. de Mancestre 17 E. 1.    
Walt. de Mancestre 40 H. 3.- 
b F. levat. 3. ●●ptim. Pasch. 40. H. 3.  Erneburga postea ux. Joh. de Grendon. 

Joh. de Mancestre miles 13 E. 1. 

Guido de Mancestre miles 14 E. 2.- Cecilia 14 E. 2. 

Edm. de Mancestre miles, obiit s. prole.  
Margareta. 

Roisia ux. Leonardi Worthin 20 R. 2.    
johanna ux ..... Brokshole. 

Galfr. Brokushole miles 20 R. 2. 

Johanna ux. Thom. Aspal 8 H. 5.  
Margeria ux. Joh. Sumpter 8 H. 5.      
Lucia ux. Petri Prilley. 

Hugo Prilley ob. s. prole.  
Will. Prilley frater & haeres 48. E. 3.                   departed 
t Claus. 37. H. 3. m. 1.  this life, leaving issue Walter and Simon: which Simon settled 
u Ex autog. penès S.A. eq. aur.  himself within the Lordship of Tanworth, where a certain large moated place (though the buildings be gone) beareth yet the name of his habitation; and had issue 
w Ex autog. penès W●ll. Somervile ar.  Sir Simon de Mancestre Kt. who in 6 E. 2. was 
x Claus. 6. E. 2. in d. m. 5.  one of the Knights for this county in the Parl. then held at Westminster, and gave for distinction 
y Ex autog. p●●ès praef. S.A.  in his arms, from those of the elder House, three Lions upon the Bend.  
Of which Walter I find little memorable: But to him succeeded Sir john de Mancestre Kt. who in 13 E. 1. covenanted 
z Ex autog. penès praef. Tr. N.  to discharge the Nuns of Polesworth from any Scutage in respect of their lands situate here in Manceter and Oldburie; and about that time, claimed 
a Rot. de Quo. W.  a Court Leet, by Prescription, within this manor, as also Free-warren by virtue of K. Henrye's grant made to Hugh his grandfather, both which were allowed. In 16 E. 1. he was with the King's army in that Welsh expedition, under the conduct 
b T. Wals. p. 15. n. 10.  of Edmund Earl of Cornwall, bearing for his arms 
c Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  varrè Arg. and Sable, with a bend gules; and left issue 
d Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  Sir Guy de Mancestre Kt. and he Sir Edmund 
e Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich. , who altered his arms, engrailing 
f Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  the Bend; but dying without issue, left the inheritance of this Lordship to the Children of his three sisters, by which means it came to be divided, and scattered: For having issue 
g Plac. coram R. term. Trin. 20. R. 2. rot. 36.  Rose (the eldest) wife of Leonard Worthyn, from whom descended 
h Ex Col. W. Burton ar.  Sir Thomas Holt of Gristeburge in Com. Lanc. Kt. the said Sir Thomas sold 
i Ex Col. W. Burton ar.  his third part, to one Robert Greene of Atherston; of which Robert it was purchased 
k Ex Col. W. Burton ar.  by Thomas Ludford of Ansley Gent. whose posterity enjoy it (as I think) at this day. 
l Ex Col. W. Burton ar.   
To Geffrey Brok●shole, son of Geffrey, who wedded the second, succeeded 
l Claus. 8. H. 5 m. 13.  Joane the wife of Thomas Aspall, and Margery the wife of john Sumpter, as daughters and heirs, whose third part came ere long, to William. Harper, Nich. Rouley (both of this place) and Thomas Arblast●r of Longdon in Com. Staff. Esq. for in 10 H. 6. they were jointly 
m Rot. in Scac. ●enès Rem R.  possessed of it: but made partition thereof as it seems; for Thomas Harper (the last of that name, that had to do here) sold 
n Ex Coll. prae●. W. B.  his share to john Glover of Baxterley, in whose li●e it still continues, the manor house being part of it. But Rouley's and Arblaster's came 
o F levat. T. Pa●ch. 4. E. 6.  to Thomas jews Gent. in Edw. 6. time, of whose great-grandchild George, did William. Cumberford of Cumberford in Com. Staff. Esq. of late time purchase it. And Prilley's, by A●●e the daughter 
p Ex Col. ejusdem W. B.  and heir of Edm. Prilley in H. 6. time, to .... waver, in marriage; whose grandson Ric. waver in 7 H. 7. sold 
q Ex Col. ejusdem W. B.  it to Ric. Cave of Stanford in Com. N●rthampt. Which Richard, by his Deed 
r Ex autog. penès Basil. C●●n. Denbigh.  bearing date 20 julii 9 H. 8. past it with certain lands in Dorstell, Kingsburie, and Nun-Eaton in this county, as also in Swinford and Forton in Com. Leic. unto William. Filding of Newnham Esq. in exchange for divers lands is Stormysworth in the said county of Leic.  
Of whose great grandchild, viz. Basill Filding Esq. did Alice Lady Dudley, wife to Sir Robert Dudley Kt. about the twentith year of K. James his reign, purchase 
s Pat. 20. Jac.  it; causing conveyance to be made thereof to the said King, and to be enroled in the chancery; to the intent 
t Pat. 20. Jac.  that his majesty should regrant the same to the then Incumbents, of Manceter, Leke-Wootton, Ashow, Kenilworth, Monkskirby, and Stonley, for the augmentation of those small Vicaridges xx l. per an. a piece: which was accordingly done, with proviso that the Patentees and their successors, should preach one Sermon every Sunday throughout the year, and upon every Whitsunday, a special Sermon, in commemoration of the said Lady Dudley, and Aleezia her daughter, then deceased; who by her last Will and Testament, bequeathed most of her estate unto her said Mother, to be employed to such uses as she should think fit. To each of which Churches, this pious Lady also gave a fair proportion of plate to be used at the Communion.  
The Church, was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
u MS. in Scac.  at xxii. marks, the advouson whereof in 28 H. 6. did the Monks of Merevale purchase 
w Pat. 28. H 6. p. 1. m. 14.  from the then Lords of this manor (sc. Thomas Arblaster the elder and Alice his wife, Anne the widow of Thomas Porter, Rob. Armeburgh Esq. Reginald Arm●burgh, Clem. Draper, Joan the Widow of William. Harper, and Ralph Holt and Elene his wife:) whereupon the Appropriation 
x both f. 61. a.  of it soon ensued, by William. Booth then Bishop of cou. and Lich. the yearly Pension of xiii s. iiii d. to him the said Bishop and his successors, and iiii s. iiii d. to the Arcdeacon of Coventre being reserved: As also a vicarage endowed 
y both f. 61. a. ; wh●ch vicarage in 26 H. 8. was valued 
z MS. penes S.A. eq. aur. f. 57 a.  at x. l. xiii s. iiii d. per an.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  joh. de Mances●re miles. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Hugo de Stanford Cler. 1287.  Rob. de Herle. 

Langt. f. 5. b.  joh. de Herle. subdiac. 14. Cal. Apr. 1298.  D. Guido de Mancestre miles. 

 Rog. de Crophul. Pbr. 11. Cal. Apr. 1333.  D. Guido de Mancestre miles. 

〈…〉  Ric. de Bulcote 15 Cal. Aug. 1349.  D. Edm. de Mance●tre miles. 

 Ric. de ●yb●●smore Cap. Cal. Aug. 1349.  D. Ga●f. Brochull miles, Petr. Prilley, & Leonardus Worth●●. 

 Will. B●●●k●●w Pbr. xxii. Junii 1392.  D. Ep●●c. per laps. 

 Tho. Heton Cler. 10 nou. 1432.  Patroni Vicariae. 
 D. Episc. hac vice. 

〈…〉. 10. a.  joh. M●●●ford. alias Barbour Pbr. 20 Feb. 1449.  Abbas & conu. de Merevale. 

 Magr. R●b. Whitinton 21. Aug. 1514.  Abbas & conu. de Merevale. 

〈…〉. 17. b.  D. R●b. Barf●● 14. Oct. 1530.  Abbas & conu. de Merevale. 

〈◊〉. & P. ●. 15. b.  Thomas Allrad Cap. 1. Junii 15●8.  Anna Hyll de Atherston. 

Sam●s. & E. f. 1. a.  T●omas Smyth Cler. 9 nou. 1553.  D. Eliz. Regina. 

Ib. f. 46. a.  Wil●●●dus Rosse Cler. 26. Aug. 1574.  jacobus Rex. 

 〈◊〉 able ●ler. Art. Mag. 31 julii 1622.    

The chantry.  
IN 37 ●. 6. the Abbot and Covent of Merevale founded 
Pat. 37. H. 6. p. 1. m. 10.  a chantry at the Altar of the holy trinity, within this Church, for one Priest to celebrate divine service daily thereat, for the soul of K. H. 6. after his departure out of this life, and for the souls of Thomas Slawteley, Alice and Catherine his wives, and all the faithful deceased: The lands belonging whereunto, lying in Whitington and Atherston, were in 26 H. 8. valued 
b MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. ●. 57 a.  at vi l. seven s. iii d. per an. over and above all reprises; and in 
c Ex alio MS. penès cund. S. A. f. 11. b.  37 H. 8. at vi l. x s. two d. ob.   

The Gild.  
THis was likewise founded 
d Pat. 37. H. 6. p. 1. m. 10.  in the said 37 ●h. year of K. H. 6. at the instance of john Riggeley then Abbot of Merevale, and did consist of divers men & women. Inhabitants of Atherston & this Parish of Manceter; who were every year upon Trinitie-Sunday, to choose amongst themselves, for the better rule and government of that fraternity, two Masters: unto which gilled did belong one Priest to celebrate divine service at the Altar of the blessed Virgin, in this Church of Manceter, for the good estate of the said K. H. 6. and his Queen during this life, and for their souls afterwards; as also for the good estate of all the Brethren and Sisters of the said fraternity. Which Priest so serving there, had in 26 H. 8. a Stipend 
e MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 57 a.  of vi l. per an. allowed unto him: but in 37 H. 8. all the lands belonging thereto, were valued 
f Ex alio MS. penès ●und. S.A. f. 11. b.  at x l. x s. out of which xx s. was yearly given to poor people.  
  

Hartshill.  
THis place is joined with Ansley in the Conq ●●●. Survey 
g Domesd. lib. , where it appears, that both of them were then esteemed for two hides, and valued at C s. being than fermed out by the King, together with Coventre; and with Manceter (doubtless) came to the Earl of Chester; for it appears 
h Claus. 13. H. 3. m. 17. Claus. 27. H. 3. m. 2. , that it was held of those Earls and their heirs; and that one Hugh was the first that seated himself here, assuming 
i Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersol● eq. aur.  this place for his surname, having a fair manor house, situate with very much advantage for defence, viz. at the utmost point of a ridge that stretcheth ifself betwixt two deep and narrow valleys, and had the reputation of a Castle, as the tradition is, there being some embattelled Walls yet standing, to testify as much. To this Hugh succeeded Robert, and to him William, who wrote 
k Ib.  himself Will. de Hardreshulle, as his grandfather did, and in 3 
l Rot. P. 3. Joh.  joh. underwent the Shiriffaltie of this county and Leicestershire, for that great man Will. de Cantilupe, of whom in Aston●Cantilupe I have made mention; as also gave 
m Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 3. m. 22. per. Insp.  the Church of Ansley to the Nuns of Polesworth, and left issue 
n Ex autog. penès prae● Fr. N.  Robert his son and heir, who in 2 H. 3. was one 
o Rot. F. 2. H. 3. m. 6. in d.  of the sureties, in the behalf of Robert Marmion, for his safe custody of Tamworth Castle, to the King's use; and in 
p Rot. 5. H. 3. in d.  5. and 6 
q Rot. F 6. H. 3. m. 7.  H. 3. one of the Justices of Assize in this county.  

Hugo de Hardredeshull temp. H. 1. 

Rob. de Hardredeshull. 

Will. de Hardredeshull 3 Joh. 

Rob. de Hardredeshull 2 H. 3. 

Will. de Hardredeshull de●unctus 46 H. 3.- 
a Claus. ab. an. 42. u●q. 47. H. 3. m. 1.  Matilda, postea nupta Will. de Arderne. 

Rob. de Hardreshull defunctus 1 E 1.- Margareta.  
●oh. de Hardeshull mil. defunctus 4 E. 1.- Isabel. 5 E. 1. 

Will. de Hardreshull defunctus 32 E. 1.- Juliana. 

joh. de Hardreshull miles 10 E. 2.- Margareta una fill. & cohaer. Jac. Stafford de Sandon mil. 

Eliz. filia & cohaer.- joh. Culpeper. 

Thomas Culpeper de .... in come. Cantii miles 1 R. 2.- Alianora 1 R. 2. 

joh. Culpeper de Ashene in Com. Northampt. mil●s 10 H. 6. 

Walt. Culpeper ar. 16 H. 6. 

Thomas Culpeper miles. 

joh. Culpeper miles obiit 22 E. 4. 

Alex Culpeper miles 27 H. 8. 

Thomas Culpeper de Bedgburie in Com. Cantii ar. 3 E. 6.                
johanna ux. Jac. de Burford mil.  
Margareta ux. Ric. Talbot mil.      

b Pat. 29. E. 1. m. 14.  Erneburga de Hardreshull Abbatissa de Pole sworth 29 E. 1.        
Ric. de Hardredeshull 23 H. 3.         
To which Robert succeeded Will. de Hardredeshull his son and heir, who in 9 H. 3. gave 
r Rot. P. 9 H. 3.  xx. marks to the King for his relief, and 
s Rot. P. 9 H. 3.  447 l. 7 s. 5 d. being a debt due by him to the Jews. In the same year he was in 
t Pat. 9 H. 3. in d  Commission for levying and collecting a xvth. in this county and Leicestershire, so likewise 
u Claus. 10. H. 3. in d.  the next year following; And for 
w Pat. 10. H. 3. in d.  taking Assizes of Novel disseisin in this Shire. In 23 H. 3. he gave 
x Rot. P. 23. H. 3.  x. Marks Fine, for the custody of the lands, which were belonging to Ric. de Hardredeshull, his Uncle; and in 43. of the said King's reign, did 
y Rot. F. 43. H. 3. m. 9  his Homage for all those lands in Lincolnshire, which Grace de Li'sle died seized of, and were of his inheritance: But in 46 H. 3. he departed 
z Rot. P. 4●. H. 3.  this life, leaving Robert his son and heir, who gave 
a Rot. P. 4●. H. 3.  Lx s. to the King as a relief for the lands which his father died seized of, that were held of the said K. in Cap●te, and doing his homage had livery 
b Rot. F. 46 H. 3. m. 12.  of them. Which Robert, ●iding with the Earl of Leicester, and other the rebellious Barons in 49 H. 3. and being slain, fight on their part in the battle of Evesham, his lands were seized, and this manor by name, given 
c Cart. 49. H. 3. m. 3.  to W●●ine de Bassi●gburne: yet to Margaret his widow, the King allowed 
d Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 29.  certain of her said husband's for●●●ted possessions, lying in Pultenhethe and Paxton, for the maintenance of her ●e●● and her Children: but what Children these were, doth not appear to me, nor what became of ●h●m; for the inheritance of this Lordship (considering that the D●ctum de Kenilworth exempted it from forfeiture) came 
e Ex autog. penès praef. W. Burton.  to S● I●hn de Hardreshull Kt. brother to the said Robert, who first 
f Ex autog. penès G. Ludford gen.  bore for his arms a border with Martlets, but afterwards 
g Ex autog. penès praef. W. B.  Arg. a Cheveron sable betwixt ten Martlets gules, and died 
h Esc. 4. E. 1. n. 35.  in 4 E. 1. leaving Wi●liam his son and heir, five years of age, who in 20 E. 1. doing his Homage, had livery 
i Claus 20. E. 1. m. 12.  of his lands.  
This Will. in 21. E. 1. obtained a Charter 
k Cart. 21. E. 1. n. 30.  of Free-warren in all his demesn lands here, as also at Saleby, Cukewold, and Kelesey in Com. Linc. and Pulteneye in Leicestershire, and bore 
l Ex autog. penès T. White.  for his arms a Cross engrailed, with a Martlet in the dexter quarter. In 29 E. 1. he had Summons 
m Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 13.  amongst divers other eminent persons, to attend the King at Barwick upon tweed, on the Feast day of S. john Bapt. nativity, to march with him into Scotland, and departed 
n Esc. 32. E. 1. n. 50.  this life in 32 E. 1. leaving John his son and heir ten years of age, whose marriage (for he was in Warde) was granted 
o Pat. 32. E. 1. m. 26.  unto Nich. Malemeyns', a servant to the King. Which John became of full age in 6 E. 2. and doing his homage had livery 
p Claus. 6. E. 2. m. 20.  of his lands; immediately whereupon he attended the King, in that unfortunate Scotch expedition, the same year, and was taken Prisoner 
q Claus. 8. E. 2. in d. m. 24.  in the battle of Bannoksburne After which, sc. in 10 E. 2. I find, that having had some contestation with the Abbess of Polesworth, touching an hereditary right, to present two Nuns into that Religious Hou●e, to be there admitted by the said Abbot and Covent; upon better consideration of his title, he quitted 
r Ex autog. penes praef. Fr Nethersole.  any farther claim thereto, being at that time a Kt. And that in 15 E. 2. he was, with Nich. de Grey, joined 
s Rot. F. 15. E. 2. m. 13.  in the Governourship of Donington and Melburne Castles in Leicestershire; as also the next ensuing year, one 
t Claus. 16. E. 2. in d. m. 12.  of the Commissioners for arraying of men in this county, for the Scotch expedition: In 17 E. 2. employed 
u Pat. 17. E. 2. p. 2. m. 8.  into Gascoign on the King's service: and in 20 E. 2. made governor 
w Rot. F. 20 E. 2. m. 3. : both of St. B●iavell Castle, and the Forest of Dene in Gloucestershire.  
And moreover, that in 1 E. 3. he obtained a special licence 
x Northb. f. 5. b.  from Rog. Northburgh then Bishop of this diocese, for a Priest to celebrate divine service within this his manor house at Hardreshull; that in 3 E. 3. he was constituted a 
y Pat. 3. E. 3. p 1. in d. m. 16.  Commissioner for conservation of the peace in this county, and bore 
z Ex aut●g. penès W. Sheldon ar.  for his arms Argent a Cheveron sable betwixt ten Martlets gules, as his grandfather did; and lastly, that he wedded Margaret 
a Ex col. praef. W. Burton.  one of the daughters and coheirs to Sir james Stafford of Sandon Kt. by whom he had issue 
b Ex col. praef. W. Burton.  three daughters and heirs, viz Eliz. the wife of john Culpeper, Joane of Sir james de Burford Kt. and Margaret of Sir Ric. Talbot Kt. Upon partition betwixt which coheirs, this Lordship, together with Ansley, came 
c Ex col. praef. W. Burton.  to Elizabeth: From whom descended Sir Alex. Culpeper Kt. upon whose attainder in 1 R. 3. it was granted 
d Rot. Confirm. 1. R. 3.  to Sir Charles Pilkinton Kt. for the body to that King. I have not seen for what cause the said Alexander became attainted, but do suppose it was for adhering to Henry D. of Buck. But I find 
e Ex Col. praef. W. B. , that Thomas Culpeper of Bedgburie in Kent Esq. son and heir to the said Alex. repossessed it: Of which Thomas, Sir Anthony Cook of Giddie-Hall in Essex, purchased 
f Ex Col. praef. W. B.  it, and died seized 
g Lib. 3. cedul.  thereof in 18 Eliz. leaving Richard his son and heir of full age.   

Oldburie.  
OF this, is there not any particular mention in the Conquerour's Survey (〈◊〉 being then involved with Atherston, as I guess) though it be a place of great antiquity, as may appear by that quadrangular Fort, whence at first it had this name, which contains about seven acres of ground, as by the rampires, whose height and largeness do still show the strength it was of, is manifest; being situate upon the most eminent crest, of all that mountainous tract, bordering upon this nook of the Wood-land, and purposely chosen (without doubt) by the Romans in respect of its vicinity to Manceter, where they had a fixed station. On the North part of this Fort, have been found, by ploughing, divers Flint stones, about four inches and a half in length, curiously wrought by grinding, or some such way, into the form here expressed; the one end shaped much like the edge of a Pole-Axe, which makes me conjecture, that, considering there is no flint in all this part of the country, nor within more than xl. miles from hence, they being at first so made by the native Britan's, and put into a hole, boared through the side of a staff, were made use of for weapons, inasmuch as they had not then attained to the knowledge of working iron or brass to such uses.  
On the South side of this Fort, had the nuns of Polesworth very anciently a Cell, as appeareth by part of a chapel, yet standing, which was dedicated to St. Laurence: and if we may credit that old historical MS. vouched in my discourse of that monastery, it must not be denied but that it was theirs before the Norman Conquest. 'Tis true, that in K. Henry the first's time Walter de Hastings and Athawis his wife, did by their special Charter 
h Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N. , in the presence of Roger de Clinton then Bishop of this diocese, grant unto these Nuns, Osanna being then the prioress, the site of this Oldburie, and all Stipershull, in fields and woods, down to the midst of the Valley on that side Manceter: As also a certain part of the wood lying southeast of Oldburie, and extending to the rivulet which comes from Hardreshull. And moreover all those grounds called Calve-croft, and Birchley, lying betwixt these two ways, sc. Mere-street, and Birchley street, unto Hugh's wood 
* sc. Hug. de Hardreshull. , in circumference.  
But this I do not account to be any other than in the nature of a Confirmation, which was very fit for these Nuns to have, considering that notwithstanding the Conqueror by those Laws 
i Hist. Anglic. Script. edit. 1652. Col. 2355. n 10.  he made in the fourth year of his reign, seemed favourable to Religious persons, yet by the Preamble to 
k Ib. Col. 310. n. 40.  those of K. Henry the first, there is an acknowledgement of manifold oppressions; which had there not been, how expedient it was for them to obtain some good assurance from their new Lords, will easily be judged: And that this, though it pass by the words dedit & confirmavit, was no other than a ratification, seems likely to me, both by that declaratory Instrument 
l Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.  made thereupon by the before specified Bishop in these words, Rogerus Dei gratia Cestriae Episcopus, Omnibus, etc. Noverint tam praesentes quam futuri, Walterum de Hastings, & Hadevisam ejus uxorem, in mea praesentia dedisse & consessisse, & religioni & conversationi pauperum mulierum deputasse locum de Aldeberia, cum omnibus suis pertinentiis, ita quod nichil proprii juris, vel dominii, vel advocationis terrenae inibi sibi retinuerunt, praeter hoc quod eundem lecum debent munire, & protegere contra omnes importunitates ut suam elemosynam, etc. And that of Walcheline de Mancestre, who having the first grant of Mancestre (within the territories whereof this place lieth) from the said Walt. de Hastings, in his Charter 
m Ib.  to the said Nuns, which could be no other than for corroboration, hath the words Concessi & confirmavi, expressing all the lands, with the bounds as abovesaid.  
Other particulars (wherewith I have met) which specially relate to this place, were, briefly these; That the Nuns here residing had two yard land in Waverton, given 
n Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  to them by Ralph Boteler of Tamworth, with his Daughter, whom he there placed to be a votress: As also that a special Indulgence 
o Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  for release of Xu. days Penance, was granted by Robert Bishop of Hereford, to all such as should contribute to these Nuns, towards their buildings here: And lastly, that after much controversy, betwixt the Nuns of Polesworth, and the Parson of Manceter, (about the beginning of E. 1. time,) for the right to all Oblations made in the chapel of St. Laurence, at this place, and the Tithe Corn of two pieces of enclosed ground, one lying on the South part of the House and the other on the North, they grew at length to this conclusion 
p Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N. , for themselves and their successors; viz. that the said Nuns should totally have the benefit of them; in consideration whereof, they were yearly, every Michaelmass day, to bring to the Church of Manceter three pounds of Wax, and there before Noon, deliver the same to the Parson for the time being, upon the High Altar.  
Provided nevertheless, if it did happen in time to come that God should work any strange Miracles here, by reason whereof there might be a more than ordinary confluence of people to this chapel, and so consequently a multitude of offerings, that then all such extraordinary offerings to be divided equally betwixt the said Nuns and the Parson: And also provided that the Priest so celebrating D●vine Service here, should not admit any of the Parishioners of Manceter thither on Sundays, or holidays, either to the Sacrament or Divine Service, without the express licence of the said Parson, or his deputy. Which Agreement bears date on the Eve of the Feast of St. Philip and James the Apostles an. 1284. (12 E. 1.)  
Which lands, lying here in Oldburie, so belonging to those Nuns, were in 26 H. 8. valued at 
q MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 54. b.  vi l. x d. and coming to the Crown, together with the said monastery of Polesworth in 30 H. 8. were in 33. of the said King's reign, granted 
r Pat. 33. H. 8. p. 6.  to Charles Brandon D. of Suff. and his heirs, by the name of Dominium & Manerium de Oldburie, ac Capital● Messuagium de Oldburie, etc. Monasterio de Polesworth spectans. Which Duke immediately thereupon, past 
s Ib. p. 4.  the same unto one Robert Green, who in 3 Eliz. sold 
t Pat 3. Eliz. p. 4.  it to john Symings Doctor of physic. Neither did he keep it long; for in 21 Eliz. Jasper Fy●●er Esq. died 
u Lib. 4. cedul.  seized of it, leaving Cath. Norwood widow, and Anne the wife of Richard Wolriche, his cousins and heirs. But after this it came again to the Crown; for in 3 jac. Sir Edw. Stanhope Knight and Edw. Litleworth Gent. had a grant 
w Pat. 3. jac. p. 6.  of it in Fee. From whom it is since come to Master Richard Whitehall, the present owner thereof.   

Atherston.  
OF this place was the Countess Godeva (of whom in Coventre I have spoke) possessed, before the Norman invasion; but after the Conquest King William fermed it out, with all the rest of those lands formerly belonging to that noble Lady. By the general Survey 
x Domesd. lib. , made towards the later end of the Conqueror's reign, it was rated at three hides, the Woods then belonging thereto, being esteemed at two miles in length and as much in breadth, which with the rest were valued at Lx s. but herein were Manceter and Oldburie, (without question) involved. In that Record 
y  Ib. it is written Aderestone, and in 
z Ex autog. penès praepos. & Scol. Coll. Regal. Cantab.  some others of great antiquity, Edredestone, and Aldredestone, so that 'tis apparent, that the name at first arose from some ancient possessor thereof in the Saxons time, both Edredus and Aldredus being appellations then in use. But, as the rest of the lands, belonging to that Countess, came to those Earls of Chester of the Norman line, so d●d this place, and was by the fi●st Hugh, given 
a Cart. 12. H 3. n. 11. per. Insp.  to the Monks of Bec in Normandy: which Monks in 30 H. 3. obtained an yearly fair 
b Claus. 30. H. 3. m. 6.  here, to last three days, beginning on the Eve of the blessed virgin's nativity (sc. 7. Septembris) And the next year ensuing, a market weekly on the Tuesday; for which they having a special Charter 
c Cart. 31. H. 3. m. 14. , with a confirmation of the said fair, gave a Fine of 
d Rot. F. 31. H. 3. m. 13.  C s. to the King.  
What it was that Robert Earl Ferrer (whose ancestor founded Merevale abbey, hard by) had to do within the precinct of this Lordship, I know not, which occasioned him to release 
e Ex autog. penès graef. Praepos. etc.  to those Monks of Bec, in H. 3. time, all his right therein; but, about the beginning of E. 1. time, Ralph de Culy laid claim to this manor, pretending that his ancestor was possessed of it; whereupon there grew a great suit 
f Plac. de B t●rm. Mich. 2. E. 1. rot. ●1.  betwixt him and those Monks; howbeit in 3 E. 1. the Monks recovered 
g Plac. coram. Concil. Regis T. Trin. 3. E. 1. rot. 61.  it: and in 13 E. 1. challenged 
h Plac. de Quo. W.  divers Liberties and privileges here, viz. Gallows● pillory, Thewe, Assize of Bread and Beer, market Fair and Toll, exhibiting King H. 3. Charter for the same, & proving that they had enjoyed them accordingly without interruption; all which were allowed. But after this, ere long, it came to be reputed as a member of the priory of Okeburne in Com. Wilts. for so doth that taxation 
i MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  of the temporalties belonging to the Religious Houses in 19 E. 1. speak it to be; as also the Record 
k Rot. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  called Nomina Villarum in 9 E. 2. but this was no other than as the priory of Okeburne was a Cell to Bec before specified.  
As the market, in time, growing very much to be frequented, by reason it stands so opertunely both to the Woodland and Feildon, brought no small advantage to the Inhabitants here; so did it, by such concourse of people, make the town very foul and dirty in Winter time; for remedy whereof they procured a Patent 
l Pat. 12. E. 2. p. 2. m. 16.  from the King in 12 E. 2. for licence to take Toll of all vendible commodities coming hither for the space of four years, towards defraying the charge in paving thereof; viz. for every Quarter of Corn a farthing, etc. but this not performing the work, they obtained another Patent 
m Pat. 17. E. 3. p. 1. m. 42.  in 17 E. 3. to take Toll for five years more, to that purpose, scil. of every horsload of Corn a half penny, etc.  
About this time, the Monks of B●c, being very weary of the frequent seizures, which were made of their lands in this Realm, into the King's hands, by reason of his wars with France, began to think of quitting their interest, for some certain advantage; and therefore in 18 E. 3. got licence 
n Pat. 18. E. 3. p. 1. m. 43.  to pass this manor away, unto the Monks of Merevale; but it was not accordingly conveyed; for in 7 H. 4. upon seizure of the lands belonging to those foreign Monasteries, for the reasons before expressed, as a member of the priory of Okeburne (which was a Cell to Bec, before mentioned) it was demised 
o Pat. 7. H. 4. in d. m. 10  to Will. de Brynklow Clerk, and Peter Purly Esq. by John the King's son (afterwards Duke of Bedford) and Thomas Longley chancellor of England (who had the King's grant of all the lands belonging to the said priory of Okeburne) to hold for xx. years, at the rate of xl l. per an. After which time, viz. in 16 H. 6. (the Duke of Bedford being then dead) the King gave 
p Pat. 16. H. 6. p. 2. m. 33.  it to Humphrey Earl Stafford, for life; and within six years after, granted 
q Pat. 22. H. 6. p. 2. m. 15.  the reversion thereof, for ever, unto the Provost and Scholars of King's college in Cambridge, then newly by him founded.  
Heremitanus S ●. Augustini.  
Yet of this grant, had that college no benefit, as it seems; for in 31 H. 6. did the said King bestow 
r Pat. 31. H. 6. p. 2. m. 26.  it upon Edm. Earl of Richmund, his half Brother, and the heirs of his body● but that Patent held good no longer than the life of that King; for it appears that King Edward 4. in the first year of his reign, disposed 
s Pat. 1. E. 4. p. 4. m. 11.  thereof, unto the Carthusian Monks of Montgrace in Yorkshire, who accordingly enjoyed it till the dissolution of that House by King Henry 8. Whereupon, coming to the Crown, it was granted 
t Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 13.  to Henry Marq. Dorset, and Thomas Duport, and to the heirs of the said marquis, for ever: upon whose attainder in 1. Mariae (whereof in Astley I have spoke) it returned again to the Crown, and in 1 & 2 Ph. & M. was passed 
u Pat. 1. & 2. Ph. & M. p 10.  to William Devereux Esquire and his heirs; Which William (being afterwards a Knight) died 
w Esc. 22. Eliz.  seized thereof in 21 Eliz. leaving Margaret the wife of Edward Litleton of Pillaton-Hall in Com. Staff. Esquire, and Barbara the wife of Edward Hastings, his daughters and heirs. But since, it is come, by purchase to Sir john Repington Knight, whose son and heir, sc. Sir john R. of Amington Knight, now enjoys it.  
Within the precincts of this town, there was very anciently a chapel, whereunto the Monks of Bec, about the beginning of H. 2. time, gave 
x Ex autog. penes praef. Praepos. etc. Coll. Regal. Cantab.  xii. acres of land, viz. six lying on the one side of the town, and six on the other. Concerning which chapel, the said Monks and the Parson of Manceter, then came to this agreement 
y ; viz. that the Rector of Manceter, for the time being, should cause Divine service to be celebrated therein, three days every week, sc. Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday; and if a holiday did happen on any other than of these, to be accounted for one of them, solemn Service being then to be there performed: And moreover, in case the passion of St. Peter should happen on any of those days, that Mass should be there and then celebrated, but on all other days omitted; all Tithes and Obventions, arising out of this Hamlet, to be paid to Manceter; yet, that burial and Baptism should be performed here, for the Inhabitants of Atherston, except any particular person, on his death bed, should rather desire sepulture at Manceter, than in this Chapell-yard; which Agreement was ratified by Richard Peche the Bishop of cou. and Lich.   

The friars.  
THis House was founded 
z Pat. 49. E. 3. p. 2. m. 17.  by Ralph Lord Basset of Draiton in 49 E. 3. for Frier Heremites of St. Augustine; over the Gate whereof, is yet to be seen his arms, cut in a fair Shield of Stone. Touching the original of this Order, there is no absolute certainty, as Polydore 
a De invent. rerum Lib. 3. cap. 3.  affirmeth. Some allege 
b De invent. rerum Lib. 3. cap. 3. , that St. Augustine Bishop of Hippo, retiring into the Wilderness, during the rage of the Manichean heretics, than instituted it, gathering together into one Covent, those that were dispersed in the Desert: Others 
c De invent. rerum Lib. 3. cap. 3. , that, divers devout persons, desiring to imitate the piety and singular learning of St. Augustine, even whilst he lived, left all that they had, and betook themselves to the Wilderness, whereupon they were called Heremites. By which of these means it was, I shall not farther stand to inquire; but Mendicants they were, for certain; and for their habit did wear in their Cloister a white garment close girt to them, and when they went out, a Black over it, with a broad leathern G●rdle, buckled, (as on the last page is represented) being shorn on the Head, as the Dominicans are.  
These first 
d Math. Westm in an. 1250.  began to propagate in England, about the year 1250. (34 H. 3.) as did the Carmelites; but in this county, not of a long time after; for to this in Atherston, which was the only House of them therein, it was the 49th. of Ed. 3. ere the said Lord Basset gave the land, sc. xii. acres, whereupon it stood; at which time they begin to build their Church, and came to an Agreement 
e Bu●gh. f. 133. b.  with the Parson of Manceter (in the presence of the said Lord Basset, the Abbot of Leicester, Tho. Harecurt Lord of Bosworth, and others; john Combe being their Precurator, or Warden, at that time.) Which was, in substance, this; that for the Tithes of those places whereupon that structure was to be made, and for the rest of the lands before specified, they should pay to the said Parson and his Successors xx s. per an. at the Feast of St. Michael the archangel and Easter, by even portions; in default whereof, a distress to be taken; and that if they should acquire any more land, then to pay Tithe in kind for the same.  
It seems, the Church and buildings were not perfected till King Ric. 2. time; for it appears, that the said Lord Basset, by his Testament 
f Ex autog. penès Will. V●c●com. Staff. , bearing date at London 12 Sept. an. 1383. (7 R. 2.) gave them a legacy of five hundred marks, for completing thereof. This is he that was the last Lord Basset of Draiton (for he died without issue) and lieth magnificently entombed in Lichfield, cathedral, on the South side of St. Chad's Shrine, though the place be not now known by that name, the Lord Paget's Monument being erected where that Shrine stood. But I do not find, that they ever had any more lands, than what are above expressed; for by the Survey 
g MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 61. b.  taken in 26 H. 8. all that belonged to them, was valued but at xxx s. iii d. per an. over and above reprises, and came to the Crown by the Act of dissolution in 27 H. 8. After which, viz. in 35 H. 8. the King granted 
h Pat. 35. H. 8. p. 3.  the site and circuit of the House, with a dovecote, Barn, Orchard, and two messages (that stood upon the before specified ground, first given thereto) unto one Henry Cartwright and his heirs, to hold by the xxxth. part of a knights Fee. Which Henry the same year, sold 
i Ib. p. 18.  it to .... Hill. Since which, by purchase it came to Sir john Repington Knight, who having bought the manor (as hath been already showed) built a fair House of Brick upon the ruins of this friary, where residing, he died in an. 1625.   

The Gild.  
OF this gilled, forasmuch as it consisted of the Inhabitants of the whole Parish, I have spoke in Manceter.   

The Free-School.  
THis was founded in 15 Eliz. by Sir William Devereux Kt. who (then residing at Merevale) obtained licence 
k Pat. 15: Eliz. p. 1  to purchase lands, and to give them thereunto, the substance whereof are situate in Dosthill, near Kingsburie.  
And farther of this Town, I have not to say, than that it gave birth to one of our late famous Poets, scil. Michael Draiton; who being one of the Esquires that attended Sir Walter Aston of Tixhall in Com. Staff. Kt. when he was made Kt. of the Bath at the Coronation of K. James, lieth buried in the South Cross Isle of Westminster-Abby, with this Epitaph on his Monument.  
Do pious Marble, let thy Readers know,  
What they and what their Children own  
To Draiton's name, whose sacred dust  
We recomend, unto thy trust.  
Protect his memory, and preserve his story,  
Remain a lasting Monument of his glory;  
And when thy ruins shall disclaim  
To be the treasurer of his name,  
His name that never sades shall be,  
An everlasting Monument to thee.   

Feldon-Bridge.  
AT the further side of Atherston field, stands this Bridge, over anchor; which being ruinous in 6 E. 3. Licence was 
l Pat. 6. E. 3. p. 1. m. 16  granted to Edmund de Shireford to take Toll of all vendible commodities passing over it, by the space of three years, towards the charge in repairing thereof.   

Merevale.  
WEstwards from Atherston, scarce a mile, stands Miravale, of which there is no particular mention in the Conquerour's Survey, in regard it was involved with Grendon (lying on the other side the River) whereto it then belonged as an Out-wood, and therewith became possessed by Henry de Feriers, a great man in these parts (as I shall show anon) whose grandson Robert Earl Feriers, having a reverend esteem of the Cistertian Monks, which in his time began to multiply in England, made choice of this mountainous and woody Desert (as fittest for solitude and devotion) to found therein a monastery of that Order; which was begun 
m Ann●●. S. Werb. Cestriae, in bibl. Cotton.  accordingly in the xiiith. year of K. Stephen's reign; and being propagated 
n Ann●●. S. Werb. Cestriae, in bibl. Cotton.  with Monks from Bordesley-Abby in Worcestershire, had, by reason of such its situation, the name of Miravalle attributed thereto; the lands wherewith he endowed 
o Ex ipso autog. penes Ric. Chamberlein ar. Vide Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 2. m. 11. per. Insp.  it, being these; viz. all his Forest of Arden (id est his Out-wood in that part of the Woodland, which then bore the name of Arden) and also what he had in Whitington, together with the manor of Overton (now called Orton on the Hill in Com. Leic.) as also Herdwike in the Peake of Derbyshire, unto Cranokesdune: with C●mmon of pasture in Hertendon and Pillesburie, for Sheep and other cattles, as the words of his Charter do import.  
But besides this, it had several other Benefactors; of which the principal were these 
p Cart. 21. E. 1. n 2. per. Insp. ; scil. Gerard de Limesi, Walt. de Camvile, Ralph de Baskervile, and Pain de Baskervile, as K. H. 2. Charter, whereby he ratified their grants, manifesteth: So that about 30 H. 2. there were the Granges of More (now More-Barne) Broil, Seile, little- Petling, the Church of Overton (on the Hill) with the chapels of Grendon, Twicrosse, Gopfhull, and Baxterley (some in this county, and some in Leicestershire) belonging thereto, as the Bull 
q Ex Reg. de Merevale penès praef. R. Chamberlein.  of Pope Lucius the third, whereby he confirmed them, doth manifest. Divers lands had these Monks afterwards bestowed on them also, through the bounty of sundry other persons; viz. 
r Pat. 14. E. 2. p. 1. m. 5.  in little Sheyle by Henry de Appelby and others; In Overton subt. Ardern. by john de Overton and Rob. Stapleton. In Brantingthorp by Rob. de Brantingthorp and others; In Shepye by Nich. de Temple and others. In Hertyndon, as parcel of the manor of Pillesburie, they obtained 
s Pat. 19 E. 2. p. 1. m. 9  Cxx. acres of land more, from Thomas Earl of Lancaster, in lieu of xx s. yearly Rent, which they usually did receive at his Exchequer of Tutbury.  
In 2 E. 3. they had a grant 
t Pat. 2. E. 3. p. 1. m. 27  of two messages, three Shops, and xii s. Rent in Leicester, by Petronill Oliver of Leicester, to find a Priest for celebration of Divine service in the conventual Church of Miravale, for the soul of her the said Petronill, her ancestors and all the faithful deceased. In 11 E. 3. they had more lands bestowed 
u Pat. 11. E. 3 p. 1. m. 2.  on them, lying in Overton, Peatling, and Brantingthorpe before specified, by sundry persons. In 18 E. 3. they purchased 
w Pat. 19 E. 3. p. 3. m. 12.  xvii. Messages, and divers lands in Atherston, Bentley, and Baxterley, with the moiety of the manor of Baxterley. In 31 E. 3. they had a message and a yard land in Bentley, bestowed 
x Ex autog. penès joh. Lisle ar.  on them by john de L'isle, than Lord of that manor, to find xv. Tapers in the chapel of our Lady, near the Gate of the abbey. In 10 R. 2. they purchased 
y Esc de Ad quod. D. 10. R. 2. n. 100  six other messages in Atherston, and certain Rents in Whitington and Baxterley. In 
z Esc. de Ad quod D. 16. R. 2. p. 1. n. 140.  16 R. 2. four messages and certain lands in Tamworth ● and Wilmecote, as also two messages more in Atherston. And in 28 H. 6. they obtained 
a Pat. 28. H. 6. p. 1. m. 14.  the Church of Manceter, with an appropriation 
b both f. 61. a.  thereof. The value of all which lands and all other their possessions, amounting 
c MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 54. a.  unto CCLiiii l. i s. viij d. as appears by the Survey of 26 H. 8. preserved it from him, when the lesser Houses went to wrack in 27 H. 8. But in 30 H. 8. it was overwhelmed in the general deluge, being surrendered to the King's use, by the then Abbot and Covent, as their public Instrument 
d Ex autog. in Cur. Augm. , under the conventual Seal, dated 13 Oct. the same year, whereunto their names are particularly subscribed, doth manifest; whose Pensions during life, as they were by Patent granted to them, I have here also added.  
Willielmus Arnold Abbas, 
xl l.  joh. Ownsbe subprior, 
v l. vi s. viij d.  Edm. Bromley, alias Crockell, 
v l. vi s. viij d.  Will. Tunman, 
v l. vi s. viij d.  Rob. fen, 
v l.  Thomas Benson, 
v l.  Will. Robynson Sacrista. 
v l. vi s. viij d.  joh. Dunne, 
v l. vi s. viij d.  Will. Bron, 
v l.  joh. Spey, 
Liii s. iiii d.   
After which; viz. 2 Dec. 32 H. 8. was the site hereof, with the lands and woods adjacent, together with New-House-Grange, and Pinwell-Grange, in Com. Leic. As also Owsthirn-Grange in this county, granted 
e Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 4.  to Sir Walt. Devereux Kt. Lord Ferrer of Chartley, and to the heirs male of his body; so that there being a reversion in the Crown, for defect of issue male, in 4 E. 6. he obtained 
f Pat. 4. E. 6. p. 8.  another Patent (being then arrived to the dignity of Viscount Hereford) for the same site, and the other lands, to himself and his heirs general. Which Walter disposed thereof to Sir Will. Devereux Kt. his younger son, as it seems; for he it was that patched up some part of the ruins here, and resided thereon, as I have heard. And by his Testament 
g Esc. 22. Eliz.  bequeathing it to Joan his wife for life, gave the remainder to Walter Viscount Hereford (his nephew) and his heirs: Which Walter (afterwards created Earl of Essex) left issue Robert Earl of Essex, attainted in 43 Eliz. Whose son and heir Robert, being restored, now (scil. an. 1640.) possesseth the site thereof, and much of the lands.  
Of the Abbots, I have not found the names of any more than these three.  

joh. Buggeley 12 H. 6. 
Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.   
Thomas Arnold 23 H. 8. 
Regist. Coll. de knoll. f. 201. a.   
Will. Arnold. 26 H. 8. & 30. H. 8. 
MS. penes S.A. eq. aur. f. 52. b.    
THough I have now done with this monastery, and should, according to my method, proceed to Wedington, which is next in order to be spoke of; yet in respect that the Family of the before specified Robert Earl Ferrer, have had for many ages such large possessions in this county, and that the principal male branch now remaining of it, with another fair stem, do flourish here to this day (as in Tamworth, and Badsley-Clinton is manifested) I shall here digress a little in speaking historically thereof.  
The first of them that settled in this Realm, was Henry de Feriers, son 
a Ord. Vit. p. 522. D.  to Gualcheline de Feriers, a Norman: which Henry, having a great proportion of land, by the Conqueror's gift, lying in the Counties 
c Domesd. lib.  of Berks. Wiltes. Northampt. Hereford, this of Warwick, Leicester, Glouc. Nottingham, Derby, Essex, and Stafford, seated himself 
d Ord. Vit. ut supra  at Tutburie Castle in Staffordshire; near unto which he founded 
f Ex Regist. de Tutbury penès Henr. Agard eq. aur. f. 53. b.  a goodly Monastery for Cluniac Monks, endowing it with large possessions: But there is little else, at this distance, that I have seen memorable of him, saving that he was amongst other of the great nobility one of the witnesses 
g Mariani Scoti Annal. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [V. 3.7. Jur.]  to King William the Conqueror's Charter made to the Monks of St. Edmundsburie in an. 1181. (14. of his reign) whereby he confirmed the lands and possessions, which they had by the grant of former Kings, and that he gave 
h Regist. de Abbend. in bibl. Cotton. f. 140.  to the Monks of Abingdon, the Tithes of Laking.  
To which Henry succeeded Robert (for, it seems, that Eugenulfus and William, died without issue) which Robert was a witness 
i Hist. Angl. Scrip. edit. Lond. 1652. Col. 315. 13.  unto the Charter of King Stephen's Laws, made in the first year of his reign; and having brought 
k Ib. Col. 262. 35.  in, and commanded the Derbyshire men, in that famous battle 
l Ib. Col. 262. 35.  near North-Alverton in 3. Stephani, where the King had 
l Ib. Col. 262. 35.  a glorious victory against David King of 

Gualchelinus de Ferrariis Normannus. 

Henricus de Ferrariis intravit Angliam cum Will. Conquestore.- Bertha. 

Eugenulphus  
Willlelmus.  
Robertus de Ferrariis erectus in Comitem Derbiae 3 Steph. 

Robertus Comes junior de F●rrariis & de Nottingham, Fundator Abb. de Miravale ●3 Steph. 

Will. Comes de Ferrariis & Derb 12 H. 2.- 
d Plac. coram. R.T. Mich. 25. H. 3.  Margareta filia & haeres Will. Peverell de Nottingham. 

Rob. Comes de Ferrariis 19 H. 2.- Sibilla filia Will. de Braosa. 

Will. Co. de Ferrariis. obiit in obsid. civitatis Acon 2 R. 1.- Sibilla. 

Will. Comes de Ferrariis obiit 31 H. 3.- Agnes una filiarum & cohaer. Ranulphi Comitis Cestriae. 

Will. Comes de Ferrariis, obiit 38 H. 3.- Margareta una filiarum & cohaer. Rogeri de Qu●nc● C●m. Wintoniae. 

Will. de Ferraris de Groby 25 E. 1. 

Henr. de Ferrer obiit 15 Sept. 17 E. 3. Isab. una fill. & haer. Theob. de Verdon. 


q Esc. 19 R. 2.  Margar. una fill. & haer. Rob. de Ufford Comitis Suff. ux. 1.- Will. de Ferrer obiit 45 E. 3.- 
r Esc. 45. E. 3.  Marga●e●a filia Henrici de Pe●●i. relicta Rob de Un●ranvill fi●ii Gilb. Com. A●gusiae. 

Will. de Ferrer miles, obiit 11 R 2.- 
s Ex autog. penès I. Ferrer ar.  Johanna fil●a .... dom ni Poinings. 


u Esc. 23. H. 6.  Will. Ferrer de Grobi miles obiit 23 H. 6. 


w Esc. 23. H. 6.  Henricus Ferrers obiit vivo patre 


x Esc. 23. H. 6.  Eliz. consanguinea & haeres Will. Ferrer de Grobi mil. ux. Edwardi Grey mil.        

t Esc. 23. H. 6.  Tho. Ferrer arm. & quo Ferrer de Tamworth.        
Maria filia Hug. le Brune Comitis Angolesmi ux. 1.- Robertus de F●r●ariis ultimu● Comes D●rb.- Alianora. 

Johannes de Ferrariis de Chartley miles 27 E. 1.- 
y Plac. coram R. 30. E. 3. Rot. 42.  Hawisia filia & haer. Rob. de Muscegros● 


z Ib.  Robertus de Ferrariis miles 16 E. 3. 


a Ib.  Joh. de Ferrariis miles 30 E. 3.- 
b Claus. 41. E. 3. m. 14.  Eliz. relicta Fulconis filii joh. ●e Strange. 


d Pat. 12. R. 2. p. 2. m. 25.  Rob. Ferrer miles 12 R. 2. 


e Pasch. Fines 5. H. 6. Warw. Leic. f. 105  Edmundus Ferrer de Chartley miles 5 H. 6. [vide de posteris in Castle-Bromwich.]      

c Orig. 50. E. 3. Rot. 41  Rob. de Ferrer duxit Eliz. filiam & haer. Will. le Boteler de Wemme & Oversley.         

Will. Comes de Ferrariis, obiit 38 H. 3- Sibilla una fill. & haer. Will. Marescalli Comitis Pembr. ux. prima. 


i Com. de T. Pasch. 10. E. 2. rot. 9 Suss.  Agnes ux. Will. D. Vesci.  

k Claus. 34. H. 3. in d. m. 6.  Isabel 1. nupta Gilb. Bas●e●, postea Reg. de Mohun.  

l Comun. de T. Pasch. ut suprà.  Matilda 1 ux. W●ll. de Kime, 2. Will. de Vinonia, 3. 
* Esc. 3. E. 1. m. 53. in Brevi.  Emercio de Rupe Canardi.  

m Rot. F. 31 H. 3. m. 2.  Sibilla ux. Franc. de Bohun de Midherst.  

n Com. de T. Pasch. ut suprà.  Johanna 1. ux. ... Aguilon. postea joh. de Mohun.  

o Ib.  Agatha ux. Hug. de Mortuoma●i de Ch●lmarsh.  

p Claus. 51. H. 3. m. 2.  Alianora. 1. nupta Will. de Vallibus, 2 Rog. de Qu●●ci Co●iti Winton: 3. Rog. de Leiburne.                

a Ord. vit. p. 917. B.  .... ux. Walchelini Maminot  

b Ex Regist. de Novo● loco penès Rob. Com. Kingston.  Matilda ux. Bertrami de Verdon  

c Rot. P. 6. Joh. Glouc.  Walchelinus d● Ferraiis. 


e Regist. de Nostel f. 305.  Hugo de F●rrariis duxit 
f Ro●. F. 1. Joh. H●ref.  ... fill & haer. Hugonis de Say, & obiit s. prole.  

g Cart. 8. E. 2 n. 4. per. Insp.  Will. de Ferrariis.  

h Rot. P. 6. Joh. Glouc.  Ysabella ux ..... de Mortuomari, heres Fratri 6 Joh.           Scots, was for that good service advanced 
m Hist. Aug. Script. Col. 262. l. 66.  to the earldom of Derby, but died 
n Ib. col. 330.44. & Col. 265.51  the year following sc. an. 1239. leaving issue Robert his son and heir, who styled 
o Reg. de Tutburie Cap. 52.  himself Robertus Comes junior de Ferrariis, and likewise 
p Ib. cap. 70  Comes junior de Nottingham: Which Robert gave 
q Ex Reg. de Nostel in Bibls. Hatton f. 305.  the Church of Bredon in Com. Leic. with the Tithes of his Tenants in Tonge, Andreskicke, and Wivelestone; as also the chapels of Worthington, and Stanton; and the Tithes of Newbold and Dichesworth, of his Fee, to the Canons of Nostel in Yorkshire (which Church of Bredon became thenceforth a Cell to that House of Nostell.) And having been also the pious Founder of the before specified abbey of Merevale in 13 Steph. lieth there buried 
r Ex Regist. de Merevale. , wrapped in an ox hid.  
To whom succeeded William, as appears by that Certificate 
s Lib. rub. f. 106. a.  made in 12 H. 2. of the Knight's Fees he then held, which amounted to Lxxix. And to him another 
t Hist. Ang. Script. Col. 1085.  Robert; of whom the first mention I find, is in 19 H. 2. at which time, hearing how the King's territories in France, were invaded by the adherents of young Henry, who, through the assistance of the King of France, then broke out into high Rebellion against his Father, and of some ill 
u Ib. 20.  successes, which his said Father's forces had in those parts) joining with the Earls of Chester, Leicester, Norfolk, and other great men, here, in England, in the like hostile Actions, manned 
w Ib. 20.  the Castles of Tutburie and Duffeild against his sovereign; and not only so, but raising 
x Ib. col. 1093. R. Hoved f. 307. b. n. 10. Annal. de jews in Bibls. Cott.  the power of Leicestershire, Marched 
y Ib. col. 1093. R. Hoved f. 307. b. n. 10. Annal. de jews in Bibls. Cott.  early in the morning to Nottingham, which then was kept for the King by Reginald de Luci, and having without any great difficulty entered the 
z Ib. col. 1093. R. Hoved f. 307. b. n. 10. Annal. de jews in Bibls. Cott.  town, burnt and plundered it, slaying 
a Ib. col. 1093. R. Hoved f. 307. b. n. 10. Annal. de jews in Bibls. Cott.  and taking Prisoners most part of the Inhabitants.  
But, the year following, the King having notice of these outrages in England, returned; at whose entrance his good Subjects took courage, and prevailed 
b Hist. Ang. Scrip. Col. 577. n. 40. & 50.  over the rebels in every place; against whom, Rhese Prince of Wales came also with a great power, and besieged Tutburie-Castle: whereupon this Robert Earl Ferrer, apprehending what danger he was in, hastened 
c R. Hoved f. 308. b. n. 40.  to the King, then at Northampton, and to obtain his favour, rendered 
d R. Hoved f. 308. b. n. 40.  the said Castles of Tutburie and Duffeild, giving security 
e MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20. f. 44 b.  for his future fidelity: but so little did the King trust him, that though he received him to outward favour, he caused 
f Hist. Angl. Script. Col. 588.26.  those Castles to be demolished. This Robert was a Benefactor 
g Vinc. contra Broke p. 677.  to the abbey of door in Herefordshire, and by Sibilla his wife, daughter 
h Vinc. contra Broke p. 677.  to William de Braose, left issue 
i Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer de Tamworth ar.  another William Earl Ferrer; who not only confirmed 
k Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer de Tamworth ar.  to the Monks of Geroldon the enclosed ground at Hethcote, and pasture for C. Sheep there, which his Father had given to them, but added 
l Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer de Tamworth ar.  another piece of enclosure adjoining thereto, with pasturage for CC. sheep more, at six score to the Hundred, five Kine and a Bull, and six Oxen. And in 1 Richard 1. gave 
m Ex Cartul. Abb. S. Dionysii.  to the Monks of St. Denis in France, for the health of his soul, and the soul of Sibyl his wife, one Wax Taper yearly, price xiii d. as also a Stag and a Boar in their proper seasons, to be sent thither annually at the Feast of St. Dennis, by the Messengers of him the said Earl and his heirs: And likewise 
n Ex Regist. de Lenton.  to the Monks of Lenton, all his right to the Church of Woodham in Essex, specially 
o Ex Regist. de Lenton.  for the health of the souls of those that were with him at the burning of Nottingham, which (belike) was the time that his Father made such spoil there, as I have before expressed.  
But this William was outed of his earldoms of Nottingham and Derby by King Richard 1. in the first year of his reign, as it seems; for upon the said King's first arrival in England, after his Father's death, I find that he bestowed 
p R. Hoved f. 373. b. n. 20.  them, with divers other, upon John Earl of Moreton, his brother: yet I hardly think that the said William continued long so dispossessed of them; for it appears, that the same year, he attended King Richard in the Holy voyage, and died 
q Ib. f. 390. b.  at the siege of Acon (an. scil. 1190, 2 R. 1.) leaving issue 
r Ex autog. penès praef. I. Ferrer.  William his son and heir. Of the great misfortunes that befell that King in his journey, by being taken Prisoner, I shall not here stand to tell, forasmuch as our Historians speak so fully thereof; nor of the advantage which John Earl of Moreton before specified, made upon it, in seizing divers Castles here into his hands, reporting that his Brother was dead, whereupon he laid claim to the Crown: But shall observe, that upon the King's enlargement and return, order 
s R. Hoved. f. 418. b.  was given for the siege of those Castles; whereupon our William Earl Ferrer joined 
t Ib. n. 20.  with the Earl of Chester in besieging of Nottingham Castle, which after a while, was rendered; and for his fidelity was made choice of by the same King, to sit 
u Ib. f. 419. a. n. 30.  with the rest of the Peers in that great council held there, on the 30th. of March next ensuing.  
At the second Coronation of which King, he was one of the four that carried 
w Ib. f. 420. b. n. 50.  the rich silken canopy over his head. With the Earls of Clare, Chester, and others of the great nobility, he swore 
x Ib. f. 450. n. 50.  fealty to King John in the first year of his reign; but conditionally, that he should render to each of them his own. At the Coronation of that King in the Church of St. Peter at Westminister on Ascension day, he was also present 
y Ib. f. 451. n. 30. ; and one the seventh of June following, being solemnly invested Earl of Derby, by a special Charter 
z Cart. antiq. B. n. 20. , then dated at Northampton, was girt with the Sword, by the said King's own hands, having a grant likewise of the Tertium Denarium de omnibus Placitis confirmed to him and his heirs. In 5 joh. he obtained a special Mandate 
a Rot. de terr. etc. li. berat. in Angl. 5. Joh. m. 9  to Geff●ey Fitz-Piers (than justiciarius Angliae) for livery of those lands in Stapleford in Com. Leic. that belonged to the Vidame of Chartres, and were of his Fee: which Vidame died 
b Ib.  in a voyage to the Holy land: and was a Ferrer, though he bore 
c Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  for his arms a Bend betwixt six Martlets.  
This Earl was very loyal to King John, even in his greatest distresses; for in 14 of his reign, when that the Pope had deposed 
d M. Paris. p. 234. n. 30  him of his kingdom, and that Pandulfus his Legate came over to treat with him, the French King being then upon the Seas with a powerful navy, threatening an Invasion; so that King John's condition was so desperate, as that he became necessitated to yield to what terms he could get, he manifested his great affection to him, in becoming 
e Ib. p. 235. n. 20.  one of the four, that gave his solemn Oath, for the King's performance of those Articles, whereunto he had submitted; which Agreement was made 13 Maii the same year: as also a witness 
f Ib. p. 237. n. 20.  to the Charter of K. John (dated within two days following) whereby he gave up his Realm to the Pope: Of whose favour to him, I cannot omit to take notice of this singular instance; viz. that on the 27th. of June following, he had a special grant 
g Ex cod. MS. in Offic. Ducat. Lanc. cap 1.  to himself and his heirs, sitting at Dinner upon all festivals in the year, when they should solemnly celebrate those days, with his Head uncovered, and without any Cap, having a Garland thereon, of the breadth of the said King's little Finger.  
In 16 joh. he had the Castle of Hareston in Com. Derb. committed 
h Pat. 16. Joh p. 1. m. 2.  to his charge; and the next year following, (when the Barons put themselves in arms, and seized divers Castles) having raised Forces on the said King's behalf, he took 
i Chron. de Dunstaple MS. in Bibls. Cotton. f. 12. b.  from them by assault, the Castles of Bolesover and Pec, in Derbyshire, whereupon he had a special Patent 
k Pat. 18. joh. m. 5.  constituting him governor of them. And upon the death of King John, stood so firm to the young King Henry the third, as that, with the rest of the loyal nobility, he not only assisted 
l M. Paris. p. 289. n. 10.  at his Coronation on Simon and Iude's day, but immediately after Easter, accompanied the 
m Ib. p. 293. n. 30.  famous William marshal (than governor of the King and kingdom) the Earls of Chester, Albamarle, and many other great men, to the siege of Mountsorell Castle in Lecestershire, then held out by Henry de Braib●oke and ten other stout Knights. The same year he was 
n Ib. p. 295.  also with those noble persons at raising the siege of Lincoln, which the Rebellious Barons, with jews K. of France, whom they brought into the Realm had mad●● And having new Patents 
o Pat. 1. H. 3. m. 6. & m. 25.  from the King, for the custody of those Castles, held the government of them for full 
p Pat. 6. H. 3. p. 1. m. 3.  six years. But in the second year of this King's reign, he made a journey 
q Chron. de Dunstaple, ut 〈◊〉 f. 13 b.  to the Holy Land, with Ranulph Earl of Chester and some others, appointing his Steward, viz. Ralph Fitz-Nicholas, to transact a●l businesses concerning him, which should relate to the Exchequer, till his return from pilgrimage: And in 8 H. 3. was constituted 
r Memor●nda de T. Tr●●. 2. H. 3. 〈◊〉 1. D●●b.  governor of the Castle and Honour of Lancaster.  
T●● n●xt observable passage, relating to this stout Earl ●●●rewith I have met) is, that upon the d●fference 〈…〉 the K●ng and Richard Earl of Cornwall 
s 〈◊〉 8. H. 3. m 12.  his Br●ther) in 11 H. 3. wh●re up ●n the King gav● away thebaid Earl of Cornwall's Castle of Berkhamsted, he with others, more resenting the injury, which he thought was of●●●ed to the said Earl, than the obligation of loyalty to his sovereign, stuck not to put 
M. Paris. p. 337.  himself in Arms on that Ear'ls pa●t: but the King wisely discerning, that unavoidable mischief might have ensued, by clashing with his nobility, which were then so p●tent, attributed the fault to h●● Chie● Justice, and fairly composed the business. Nay th●s was not all, for they threatened him, that if he would not restore to them that Charter touching the L●berties ●f the For●h, which he had lately canceled at Oxford; ipsi illum glad●is discurrentibus compellerent, 
u Ib. n. 40.  saith my 〈◊〉 but in all these things the King gave them satisfaction 
w Ib. n. 40.  at Northampton, in August f. ●●●ving.  
In 13 H. 3. this W●ll●●m Earl Ferrer was employed 
x Rot. ●. 1●. H. 3. m 11.  by the K●ng in his service of Wales. In 8 H ●. he had livery 
y Rot F. 18. H. 5. m. 1.  of the lands lying between Ribbel and Merse which belonging unto Ran●l●● Earl of Chester (〈◊〉 wives Br●●h●r) were ass●●●d ●nto Agnes 〈◊〉 w●● in part of her p●rtion of the inheritance belonging to herself, and her other sisters and coheirs; ●●r which he and she were then b●u●d to p●y yearly unto the King's exchequer a Gosh 〈◊〉 xl s. In 21 H. 3. he was 
z ●. Paris. ●. 436 ● 10. & ●.  one of the three chief councillors, recommended to the King, by the Barons, upon that reconciliation of their discontents for the violation of Magna Charta, the King then renewing his promise for the strict observance thereof, and those his council making Oath, that they would not, for any respects, give him other than wholesome advice: which so well contented the people, that they gave 
a ●. Paris. ●. 436 ● 10. & ●.  him a x●xth. part of all their movable goods● excepting of Gold, Silver, Horse, and Arms. But in 31 H. 3. (scil. 10 Cal. Oct.) he died 
b Annal. de Burton MS. in Bibls. Cotton. , vir b●n●● & plenus dierum, Math. Westm. 
c In an. 1247.  calls him, and M●th. Paris. 
d p. 742. n. 10.  vir pacificus & justus, saying that he had lain long afflicted with the Gout: His Countess departing ᵉ this life the same month, ejusdem aetatis, famae, & bonitatis. They had been man and wife at least Lxxu. years, if my Author mistake not; for he affirmeth 
f p. 742. n. 10.  that St. Thomas of Canterbury celebrated the marriage betwixt them, who died in 18 H. 2. But I have seen an autograph, 
g Penès S. Roper ar.  mentioning their marriage to have been in an. 1192. (4 R. 1.) which falls short no less than xx. years thereof.  
To which Earl succeeded William his son and heir, a discreet and good man, saith 
h 742. n. 10.  M. Paris. but troubled with his Father's infirmity, who the next year following (viz. 32 H. 3.) did his Homage, and had livery 
i Rot. F. 32. H. 3. m. 14.  of Chartley-Castle, and all other the lands of his mother's inheritance; and the same year sat 
k M. Paris. p. 743. n. 50.  in that Parliament held at London, where the King made so stout an answer 
l Ib. p. 749. n. 30.  to the high demands of his impet●o●s Barons. This Earl gave 
m Ex Regist. de Derley penès Rob. Comitem de Kingston an. 1630.  to the Canons of Derley in Derbyshire, the Church of Bolesover ●n that county, for the health of his ●oul; whose grant Robert and William his two sons, afterwards confirmed 
n Ib. . But there is no other matter memorable, that I have seen of him, till his death which happened 
o Math. Westm. in an. 1254. M. Paris. p. 884.17.  to be violent 9 Cal. Apr. 38 H. 3. for being carried in a kind of Chariot, by reason of his Gout, which through the unskilfulness of the Driver, fell off the Bridge at S. Neots, his limbs were so broke, and body bruised, that he quickly died thereof; and was buried 
p Annal. de Burton ut suprà.  in this abbey of Merevale, leaving issue by 
q Commun. de T. Trin. 1. E. 3.  Margaret his second wife, Robert his son and heir, and William (for by Sibyl, his first, he had none but Daughters, as the D●scent showeth.)  
Which Robert, being then in minority (for the custody of whose lands, the Queen, and ●e●er de Sav●●, gave 
r Pat. 41. H. 3. m. 12.  six thousand marks, till he should accomplish his full age) had the ill hap to be the last Earl of his Family: for no sooner was he come to man's estate, but that meeting with a discontented nobility, who under many fair and specious pretences, infused into him all principles of disloialty, his high and hot spirited youth grew so inflamed, as that 
s M. Paris. p. 992. n. 30.  in 47 H. 3. when the combustions of civil war began to break out, none was more forward to increase them, than he: yet, nec ●i●us Regi neque Baronibus, quasi non in Baronum numero, saith 
t M. Paris. p. 992. n. 30.  Math. Paris. but a world of mischief he did; for having got a power of soldiers at his heels, he entered Worcester demolished 
u Ib  that place there, called the Jewrie, plundered 
w Ib  the Re●ig●●us Houses, as well as other, and destroyed 
x Ib  the King's Parks thereabouts. To retaliat which outrage, the King sent 
y Math. Westm. in An. 1264.  Edward his eldest son, down into Stafford and Derbyshires, with a good Army, where he wasted his lands and manors with Fire and Sword, and demolished his Castle of Tutburie.  
The next remarkable thing, relating to him, whereof our Historians make mention, is, that after the King and Prince were made Prisoners by that unhappy defeat of the royal Army, at jews; and that Clare Earl of Gloucester grew discontented at the Earl of Leicester's assuming the rule of all to himself, he secretly adhered 
z Ib. in An. 1265.  to Clare: Of which, Leicester having notice, laid 
a Ib. in An. 1265.  hold on him: but notwithstanding Clare stoutly adventured his life, afterwards, for the royal interest, yet did this Earl Ferrer no whit incline that way; for though he were not in the battle 
b 4. Aug. 49. H. 3.  of Evesham, yet did he act otherwise with all the power he had; so that, being highly taken notice of for a most malevolent man to the King, he was involved in that general Sentence 
c Math. Westm. ut suprà.  of disherison, pronounced at Westminster on the Feast day of St. Edward's translation (sc. 13 Oct.) against the King's adversaries; and being thereupon in 
d Pat. 49 H. 3. n. 96.  person called into the Court before the King, and charged with many high Crimes, not daring to adventure that Judgement, which he foresaw would be delivered against him, de vita & membris, terris & tenementis suis, gratiae Regis se totaliter submisit, saith the Record 
e Pat. 49 H. 3. n. 96. .  
Whereupon the King, out of his gracious disposition, in consideration 
f Rot. F. 50. H. 3. m. 9 Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 32. & 40.  of a Cup of gold adorned with precious stones, obtained by the said Earl from Michael de Toni, for which he mortgaged to the said Mich. the manor of Pirie in Northamptonshire, and for fifteen hundred marks to be paid at four several payments, within the compass of a twelve month, pardoned 
g Rot. F. 50. H. 3. m. 9 Pat. 50 H. 3. m. 32. & 40.  his misdemeanours, and undertook 
h Rot. F. 50. H. 3. m. 9 Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 32. & 40.  to secure him against Prince Edward, and all others against whom he had been injurious, at any time during the troubles, until the 5th. of Dec. 50 H. 3. as by his special Pat. then bearing date, appeareth. Howbeit, sub tali pacto fuit restitutus, ut si fortè, quoquo tempore residaveret, sine spe restitutionis foret exhere dandus, saith my authority 
i Ex vet. membr. in office Ducat. Lanc. ; Et ad hoc tenendum tam per Sacramentum prestitum corporale, quam per Cartam suam, se Domino Regi gratis obligaverit. But of that pardon he had no benefit, partly for that the said sum was not 
k Plac. coram R. 12. H 4. rot. 20. Staff. Et T. Hill. rot. 21. Derb.  accordingly paid, and partly by reason of his second defection; For the next Spring after, he made head 
l M. Paris. p. 1001. n. 50. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20. f. 122. b.  again, in the Northern parts of Derbyshire, contra 
m Ex praef. membr.  Sacramentum suum, cum copioso Excercitu: unto which the King's forces under the conduct of Henry, eldest son to the King of Almain shortly advanced 
n Ex praef. membr.  and at Chesterfield on Whitson-Eve, routed 
o Chron. MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [K. 84.] f. 65. a.  all his power, whereof many were slain; and of those that escaped by flight, he himself being one, was hid in a Church, but by the treachery 
p MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [Med. 20] ut supra.  of a woman, discovered, and brought up Prisoner 
q Ex praef. vet. membr.  to London by the said Henry.  
The authorities, whereof I have been necessitated to make use, for the better illustration of this story, do (I confess) somewhat differ in point of time; to reconcile them therefore, I have followed those, which have most agreed with our public Records.  
Hereupon, in the Parliament held the same year at Westminster, he was disherited 
r Ex praef. vet. membr. , according to the tenor of his obligation before specified, and Edmund, the King's son invested with his earldom of Derby, as my said authority 
s Ex praef. vet. membr.  expresseth; and as those that have written 
t Brooke & Vincent  touching the succession of our English Earls do affirm: but that he really was so, though he had the greatest part of his lands, and exercised (perhaps) the power of Earl in that county, I am not satisfied, forasmuch as I cannot find that the said Edmund had any Patent of Creation unto that Honour, as he had to 
u Cart. 49. H. 3. m. 1.  those of Leicester 
w Cart. 51. E. 3. m. 4.  and Lancaster; nor any other, till 
x Cart. 11. E. 3. n. 50.  Henry of Monmouth, his grandson, (who was afterwards made 
y Pat. 25. E. 3. p. 1. m. 18.  D. of Lancaster.) Which Edmund soon after; viz. 28 junii next ensuing, had a grant 
z Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 12.  from the King, of all the goods and chattels, whereof the said Robert Earl of Derby was possessed, upon the day of the skirmish at Chesterfield before mentioned; and on the fift of August following, of 
a Ib. m. 9  all the Castles and lands belonging to the same Earl, to hold during pleasure.  
It seems, that this Robert continued a Prisoner for the space of three years or thereabouts; for of his enlargement I find no mention till 
b Ib. m. 16.  the beginning of May 53 H. 3. but then there was such mediation made for him, that the King accepted of security 
c Ib. m. 16. , whereby he might receive satisfaction for his misdemeanours committed in the turbulent times before spoken of; and commanded the said Edmund to make restitution to him of his lands. Hereupon (as I guess) was that agreement made betwixt them, viz. that to quit all his interest in those Castles and lands so granted to him, he should receive 
d Hist. Angl. Scrip. Col. 2438. n. 10.  fifty thousand pounds, all upon one day; for payment whereof the said Earl procured Henry, son to the King of Romans, William Valence Earl of Pembroke, John Earl of Warren and Surrey William de Beauchamp Earl of Warwick, Roger de Someri, Thomas de Clare, Rob. Walraund, Rog. Clifford, Hamon le strange, Bartholomew Sudley, and Robert Bruse (all great Barons) to be bound; unto whom he passed, by way of counter-securitie all his Castles and lands, excepting Chartley in Staffordshire and Holbroke in Derbyshire: which sum, being not accordingly paid, those his sureties passed 
e Ex autog. in bibl. Deuves.  over their title therein unto the said Edmund and his heirs.  
But hereupon there arose great suits in Law, betwixt them, about the beginning of King Edward the first's time; the Earl pleading 
f Plac. coram R. Term. Mich. 2. E. 1. rot. 6. &. 13. Staff. , that according to the Dictum de Kenilworth, he was capable of redeeming his lands, lying in the Counties of Stafford, Derby, Leic. and Lancaster, excepting Chartley in Com. Staff. and Holbroke in Com. Derb. for the sum of fifty thousand pounds, and that they were both formerly so agreed. In answer whereunto, the said Edmund exhibited a certain writing made, and enrolled in the chancery, by which it appeared, that he was to hold those lands until the Earl did pay that sum at one entire payment. Unto which the Earl replied, that the said Writing ought not to oblige him, forasmuch as it was made per dures; but upon full hearing of the cause, Judgement 
g Ib.  was given against him, whereupon he lost Tutburie Castle and other vast possessions, which came thereby to the said Edmund, then Earl of Leicester and Lancaster, as hath been showed: But this was not all; for he lost 
h M. Westm. in an. 1265.  his earldom likewise. All that I have seen, farther memorable of the before specified Robert Earl Ferrer, is, that by his Letters Patent 
i Ex autog. penès praef. I. Ferrer. , bearing date at Yoxhall, on the Tuesday next after the Feast of St. Fabian and Sebastian, in 46 H. 3. he gave liberty unto Sir Walter de Raleg and his heirs, inhabiting at Uttoxater in Staffordshire, to hunt and course the Fox and Hare, within the precincts of his forest of Needwood in that county, with eight Braches, and four Greyhounds, To which grant his Seal of arms is affixed; wherein it appears, that, upon his Shield and the Caparisons of his Horse (waving the border of Horse-shoos used by his Father) he bore only Varrè Or and Gules: which arms were afterwards continued by his posterity, the Lords Ferrer of Chartley, so long as that line lasted; and since, according to the usage of later times, by the principal male branch, now remaining, of this great and noble Family, seated at Tamworth-Castle in this county. As for the time of his death, I cannot directly point it out; but in stead thereof shall close up his story with the words of the M S. 
k Ex vet. membr. in offic. Duc. Lanc.  before cited, viz. Robertus Comes de Ferrariis Christum dominum Regem, viz. suum dominum Henri●um infestavit sine causa, non tantum semel sed sepins, & precipuè cum esset Pax domini Regis per Regnum proclamata. Ipse verò Robertus pauper obiit, nichil praeter podagram possidens haereditatis: sc. his Father's and Grandfather's infirmity.  
Two wives he had, marry 
l Claus. 33. H. 3. m. 6. in d. Pat. 3●. H. 3. m. 9  the first, niece to King Henry the third (sc. daughter 
m Annal. de Burton ut suprà.  to Hugh le Brun Earl of Angolesm, his brother by the mother's side,) being married 
n Annal. de Burton ut suprà.  very young, he at nine, and she at eight years of age. And Alianore 
o Pat. 12. ●. 2. p. 1. m. 12. per. Insp. , though whose daughter I cannot prove: For the health of whose souls, and his own, he gave 
p Pat. 12. ●. 2. p. 1. m. 12. per. Insp.  to the Canons of St. Thomas juxta Stafford, two messages in Chartley before mentioned, as also xvii. acres of land and the advouson of the Church of Stow juxta Chartley; appointing 
q Pat. 12. ●. 2. p. 1. m. 12. per. Insp.  his body to be buried in the priory of St. Thomas, whensoever he should departed this life.  
To this Earl succeeded I●hn 
r Plac. de Jur. & Assis. 9 E. 1. rot. 5. Derb.  his son and heir, within age in 9 E. 1. but somewhat of his Father's spirit, it seems; For in 25 E. 1. when the Earls 
s T. Wals. p. 39  of Hereford and Martial 
* Hugh. Pagod. , with other their complices, began to blow the Coals of discontent at the present Government, and prohibited 
t T. Wals. p. 39  the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, to gather that subsidy granted to the King in Parliament at St. Edmundsbury (which was the eighth part of their movable goods) having alured the Londoners to stand with them for the recovering of their liberties (as they termed it) thi● John fell in to their party: but by the timely care of Prince Edward, then Lieutenant here, in his Father's stead (who was at that time victorious in Scotland) the heat of these turbulent Spirits was allayed, by a condescension 
u Ib. p. 42.  to confirm Magna Charta, and that of the Forests; as also 
w Ib. p. 42.  that thenceforth no tax should be imposed upon his Subjects without their consent in Parliament, and that the offences of those Earls and their adherents should be pardoned: In which pardon this john de Ferrer is particularly 
x Ib. p. 42.  named, who shortly after grew in such esteem with the King, that he had Summons 
y Claus. 27. E. 1. in d.  to sit in Parliament amongst the Barons in 27 E. 1. and afterwards in all succeeding Parliaments; which favour was continued to his posterity, who thereupon had the title of Lord Ferrer of Chartley, that being their principal seat. But farther than what I have said, I shall not prosecute the story of these Baron●, it being besides my business, referring my Reader to the D●scent before inserted, whereby the succession of them, may beseen: a word or two now, of William, his uncle, from whom they of Groby s●●ung, and so consequently those of Tamworth and I have done.  
This William, being in arms against the King, with the Barons in 48 H. 3. was taken 
z M. Paris. in an. 1264  in Northampton the same year, at the assault thereo● by the royal Army: but in 50 H. 3. conforming himself to obedience, had pardon 
a Pat. 50. H. 3 m. 11. , and was received to favour. By the gift of Margaret his Mother, one of the daughters and coheirs to Roger de Quincie Earl of Winchester, he had a grant 
b Esc. 23. H. 6  of the manor of Groby in Leicestershire, which came to her upon the partition of that inheritance; whereupon he paid a Fine 
c Rot. F. 8. E. 1. m. 10.  of xl. marks to the King● that he might hold it in Capite by the services anciently due, and did his Homage for the same; bearing for his arms the Coat of the said Roger de Quinci, (sc. Gules seven Mascles voided Or) which his descendants continued till the male line of the elder House (viz. the Lord Ferrer of Chartley) became extinct, as hath been already observed. To which William who was dead 
d Rot. F. 17. E. 1. m. 15.  in 17 E. 1. succeeded William his son 
e Commun. de T. Trin. 1. E. 3.  and heir, summoned 
f Claus. 25. E. 1. in d.  to Parliament amongst the Peers in 25. E. 1. and afterwards, during his life, by the name of William de Ferrers de Grobi Chivalier (being the first that brought the dignity of a Baron, to this branch of the Family,) and to him Henry, who married 
g Claus. 18. E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  Isabella the daughter and heir of Theobald Lord Verdon.  
Which Henry, in consideration of his good and acceptable services performed to King Edward the third, as also his chargeable expenses and frequent endeavours for the defence of his rights (as the words of the Pat. do import) had, by the consent of the Prelates, Earls, and Barons, assembled in Parliament at Westminster, by Letters Pat. 
h Pat. 1 E. 3. p. 1.15.  bearing date 18 Maii 11 E. 3. a grant from the said King, of the manors of Risebergh-Comitis in Buckinghamshire, Walton in Com. Derb. and Newport in Com. Essex, etc. to himself and the heirs male of his body; some whereof are to this day enjoyed accordingly: But forasmuch as the seat of this branch, was in Leicestershire, I shall not farther pursue the Story of them, having already inserted the Descent so far as the male line continued; chief because I am to discourse of the principal stem now remaining when I come to Tamworth-Castle, where, to this day, it flourisheth.  
And so, having already made my apology for this long digression, I must now step on the Northern side of anchor, forasmuch as the Mother-Churches, whereunto all those Villages and places of note, lying on this side the River, do or did anciently belong, are situate there.   

Wedington.  
BEfore the Norman invasion, this place was possessed 
i Domesd. lib.  by one herewarde; but after the Conquest, Robert Earl of Mellent had it, with many other Lordships aswell in this county as elsewhere; at which time, by the general Survey, it 
k Domesd. lib.  was rated for three Hides, having Woods that belonged thereto, containing two furlongs in length and one in breadth, and all together valued at xxx s. but in that Record it is written Watitune. That from this Earl of Mellent, it came to Henry de Neuburgh (his brother) the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman race, and that the progenitor of the Astleys had it with Astley and Hill-Morton (both in this county) by grant from the said Earl in K. Henry the first's time, to be held by the service of one Kts. Fee, I have in Hill-Morton and Astley already demonstrated: I shall now therefore take notice of what I find memorable thereof, during its continuance in that Family, and the succession of it since, which, in brief, is as followeth; viz. That being seized into the King's hands for the Rebellion of Thomas de Astley, slain in the battle of Evesham 49 H. 3. it was given 
l Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 11.  to Warine de Bassingburne, with Astley and all other his possessions then forfeited: but afterwards upon the Composition made by Andrew de Astley, son and heir to the said Thomas, according to the Dictum de Kenilworth, the said Andrew had a grant thereof back, from the same Warine, which the King confirmed 
m Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 11. .  
Which Andrew, in 13 E. 1. claiming here by Prescription a Court Leet, Gallows, Free-warren, and Weyfs, had allowance 
n Rot. de Quo W.  thereof: To whose Descendants it continued whilst the male line lasted; but then together with Astley, divolving to Grey, was enclosed 
o Inq. super D●pop. 9 H. 8. , and for the most part depopulated by Thomas Grey marquis Dorset in 7 H. 7. who decayed 
p Inq. super D●pop. 9 H. 8.  ten messages here, whereunto belonged CCC. acres of land: After which, his posterity did not long enjoy it; for by the attainder 
q Pat. 4. & 5 Ph. & M. p. 5.  of Henry D. of Suff. his grandson, it eschaeted to the Crown, and in 4. Eliz. was granted 
r Pat. 4. Eliz. p. 4.  to Henry Earl of Huntingdon and his heirs, to be held in Capite by the xxth.. part of a Knight's Fee: of whom it was purchased (as I think) by Humphrey Adderley Esquire; for I find that the said Humphrey died 
s Esc. 41. El●z.  seized of it in 41. Eliz. whose grandchild now enjoys it.  
The Church, in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued 
t MS. in Scac.  at six marks, and in 
u MS. penes S A. eq. aur. f. 58. ●.  26 H. 8. at viij l. x s. vi d. over and above ix s. vi d. for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes.  D. Nich. de Astley miles. 

Langt. f. 33. ●.  Galfr. de Sutton Cap. 3 Cal. nou. 1312.  D. Thomas de Astley miles. 

〈◊〉 f. 4● b.  Will. Ernald 3. Id. Oct. 1347.  D. Thomas de Astley miles. 

〈◊〉 f. 10. ●.  Rob. de Shakelthorp Pbr. 9 Cal. nou. 1361.  D. Will. de Astley miles. 

〈◊〉. 2. n.  Henr. de Upton Pbr. 28. Dec. 1386.  D. Will. de Astley miles. 

B●●gh. f. 19 ●.  Thomas de Whatton Cap. 7. Feb. 1407.  D. Reginaldus Grey. 

H●yw. f. 36. a.  Henr. Shirewode Pbr. 16. Oct. 1437.  D. Johanna Grey, nuper ux. Reg. Grey. 

Ib. f. 43 a.  Will. Staunton Pbr. 13. Apr. 1445.  D. Eliz. domina Ferrer de Grobi. 

Bo●●. f. 27. a.  Rad. wooed Pbr. 13 Aug. 1458.  Thomas Marchio Dorset. 

Ib. f. 120. b.  Rob. leg in Decr. Bac. 15 Martii 1490.  D. Marmaducus Constable miles, ex concess. Henr. March. Dors. 

Samps. f. 42. b.  D. Rob. Thurman Cler. 26 nou. 1551.  Humfridus Adderley ar. 

Morton ●und. incert.  Ric. vine Cler. in art. Mag. 11 Martii 1627.    

Caldecote.  
ABout a mile lower, stands Caldecote, possessed 
w Domesd. lib.  by one Tonna in King Edw. the Confessor's days; but after the Norman Conquest, it came to the Bishop of Chester's hands, who held it when the general Survey was made; at which time it was rated 
x Domesd. lib.  at two Hides, having a Church and a Mill, and Woods containing three furlongs in length and as much in breadth; all being valued at Lx s. How or when it went out of the hands of these Bishops, I have not seen, the next possessor thereof, of whom I find any mention, being 
y Claus. 12 H. 3. in d.  William le Archer in 12 H. 3. Which William passed 
z F. levat. ●rast. Anim. 13. H. 3.  it away the year ensuing, unto one William le Rous: From whom descended (as I suppose) Margery le Russee, who in 32 E. 1. sold 
a F. levat. Oct. Mich. 23. E. 1.  it to Robert de Herle; John Painell, son and heir to the said Margery, releasing 
b Plac. co●erm. R. term. Mich. 6. E. 2.  to the said Robert, all his title therein, as also to the advouson of the Church.  
Unto whom succeeded Will. de Herle, which Will. died 
c Esc. 21. E. 3. n. 44.  seized of this manor in 21 E. 3. leaving Robert his son and heir xxx. years of age, afterwards a Knight, who departed 
d Esc. 38. E. 3. n. 23.  this life in 38 E. 3. Sir Ralph Hastings Knight being then found his cousin and heir, scil. son of Margaret, sister to the said Robert. Which Sir Ralph, excepting the Advouson of the Church, within five years after aliened 
e Rot. F. 43. E. 3. m. 2.  it to the Priests of the Collegiate chapel of Nouseley in Leicestershire, for four hundred pounds: whereunto it continued till the dissolution thereof by the Statute of 37 H. 8. But then, coming to the Crown, was by Letters 
f Pat. 2. E 6. p. 2.  Pat. dated 6 Aug. 2 E. 6. past out (inter alia) to William Gyes of the Strand in Com. Midd. and Michael Purefey of Whellesboro in Com. Leic. Gentlemen, and their heirs, to be held of the manor of hither in Socage, without any Rent to be rendered for the same. Which Michael being a younger 
g Visit. Com. Warw. 1619.  son to Thomas Purefey of Draiton in Com. Leic. Esquire, and marrying 
h Inscrip. Tum. apud. Caldecote.  joice the daughter and coheir to john Herdwyk of Lindley in Com. Leic. Esquire, settled here, and left issue William his son and heir, John who resided at Netherwhitacre; and George, who purchased Wolvershill in this county. Which William, by Catherine daughter to Sir William Wigston of Wolston Knight, had issue Francis his son and heir, who wedded Elianore the daughter of john Baskervile, and by her had issue William the present owner hereof, and reedifyer of the manor House with a fair structure of brick and stone, where the arms and matches of his Family are in several pieces of sculpture, very exactly represented.  
The Church (dedicated to St. Theobald and St. Chad.) was in an. 1291 (19 E. 1.) valued 
i MS. in Scac.  at two marks; but in 
k MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f.  26 H. 8. at vi l. xuj s. over and above v s. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes.  Rob. de Herle miles. 
Petrus de Friseby Cap. 12 Cal. nou. 1349. 
Northb. f. 51. b.   Rad. de Hastings miles. 
Will. Gower Pbr. 3. Non. junii 1368. 
Street. f. 17. a.   Rad. de Hastings miles. 
joh. Prechor de Wistow Pb. 4 Non. Martii 1368. 
Ib. f. 17. b.   Rad. de Hastings miles. 
Ric. Pusteler Pbr. 4 julii 1387. 
Sk. f. 2. a.   Rad. de Hastings miles. 
Thomas Weston Pbr. 9 Martii 1390. 
Ib. f. 5. b.   Rad. de Hastings miles. 
Rob. painter 9 Oct. 1392. 
Ib. f. 8. a.   Rad. de Hastings miles. 
Will. de Staveley Pbr. 11 jan. 1403. 
Burgh. f. 13. a.   Ric. de Hastings miles. 
Ric. Stracur. Cap. 3. Febr. 1414. 
Arund f. 143. a.   Ric. de Hastings miles. 
Ric. Inderay Cap. 17. Aug. 1425. 
Heyw. f. 16. a.   Leonardus Hastings ar. 
joh. Blawden Pbr. 2. Maii 1441. 
Ib. f. 40. a.   joh. Osburne Cler. ratione concess. Georgii Comitis Huntingdoniae. 
D. Will. Cotterell Cap. 15. Jan. 1540 
Str. & P. f. 17. b.   jocosa Purefey relicta Mich. Purefey ar. 
jac. worship Cler. 12. Sept. 1575. 
Bentham Bund. C.   Will. Purefey ar. 
Will. Rowley Cler. 28. Julii 1595. 
Overton bund. C.   Will. Purefey ar. 
Ric. Vine in art. Mag. 10 junii 1630. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Grendon.  
ABout four miles farther on the same side of anchor, stands Grendon, whereof Henry de Feriers was possessed 
l Domesd. lib.  in the Conqueror's time, one Thurstane then holding it of him. By the general Survey 
m Domesd. lib.  this was esteemed at five hides and a half, there being then a Mill rated at v s. and Woods extending to one mile and a half in length, and a mile in breadth; all which were valued at 

Rotgerius de Grendona temp. Regis Steph. 

Ric. de Grendon.- Margareta. 

Robertus de Grendon miles 11 H. 3.- Avicia filia Will. de Brai. 

〈◊〉 Grendon- Emma filia Will ●ass●t. 


e Ex autog. penès Will. Vicecom. Stast.  joh. d● Cr●n●o H. 3. 


f Ex autog. penès Will. Vicecom. Stast.  Henr. Thomas Nich. Robertus Radulfus.    
Rad. de Grandon m●les 2. E 1. A. de Cl●nton ux. secunda. 

johanna ux. Rog. de Chetwind mil.  
Alicia ux Philipp●●de Che●wind m●l. 

Will. Chetwind de Ingestre miles 5 R. 2.- Aliva 21 R 2. 

Ric. Chetwin 6 H. 4.- 
g Ex vet. MS, penès praef. W.C.  Thomesina filia Will. Frodsham. 

Philippus Chetwin miles, obiit 24 H. 6- Elena silia & haeres Thomae de la Roche, ●elicta Edm. D. Ferrer. 

Will. Chetwin ar. obiit vivo patre. 

Will. Chetwin ar. occisus 9 H. 7. 

Will. Chetwin 6 H. 8. 

Thomas Chetwin obiit 30 Sept. 3. & 4 Ph. & M.- 
h Ex Col. H. Ferrer ar.  Jana filia & haeres joh. Salter de Salters-Hall (juxta Newport) mil. 

joh. Chetwin de Ingestre ar. obiit 34 Eliz.- 
i Ex Col. H. Ferrer ar.  Maria filia & haeres .... Meverell de Bould ux. 1. 

Will. Chetwin de Grendon miles, obiit sine prole.   

joh. Chetwin de Ingestre ar. obiit 34 Eliz.- 
k Ex Col. H. Ferrer ar.  Margeria filia Rob. Midlemore de Edgbaston ar. 

Walt. Chetwin de Ingestre mil.- Maria filia & haeres joh. Molins. 

Walt. Chetwin ar. nunc superstes.- Francisca filia & cohaer. Bartini Haselrig de Thedingworth in Com. Leic. ar.                    
Joh. Chetwin de Al●path 12 H. 6.  
Margaret's ux. Will. fill. Will. Pure●ey 2 R. 2.      
Margar. ux. Joh. de Freford.   

Rad. de Grandon m●les 2. E 1.- Johanna consangu ..... Ep●●e. Bathon. ux. 1. 

Rad. de Grendon miles. 

Rob. de Grendon d●functus s. prole 23 E. 3.  
johanna ux. Joh. de Rochfort ar. 

Rad. Rochfort miles. 

Margeria filia & haeres 8 R. 2.            
Alicia ux. Joh. de Clinton.    

d Ex autog ●enès Fr. Ne●hersole eq. aur.  Rog. de grandson parsona.      
Walchelinus de Bromcote. 

Will. de Bromcote. 

Will. de Grendon dominus de Bromcote. 

Rob. de Grendon 22 E. 1. 

Thomas de Grendon 18 E. 2. 

Thomas de Grendon. 

Margareta 1. nupta .... Charnels, 2. Thomae Malori. 

joh. Charnels de Snarkeston ar. 7 H. 6.            
Rob. de Bromcote.      

a Ex autog. p●nès Walt. Chetwin are  Serlo de Grendon.  

b Ex autog. p●nès Walt. Chetwin are  Robertus.  

c Ex autog. p●nès Walt. Chetwin are  Jordanus.     xl s. But before the Norman invasion one Siward Barn was owner 
n Domesd. lib.  of it, as also of some other lands in this county, that at the Conquest were in like manner disposed of to the before specified Henry de Feriers: Which Siward, being a potent Englishman, was kept Prisoner 
o R. Hoved. ●. 264. n. 20.  with divers other persons of quality, till the end of the Conqueror's reign, that the King, lying upon his deathbed, being moved with compunction for his hard dealing to the native English, gave order 
p R. Hoved. ●. 264. n. 20.  for their enlargement. Whether the before specified Thurstan, who held it in the Conqueror's time, were paternal ancestor to that family, which for many ages afterwards enjoyed it, is hard to say, Roger de Grendon being the first that took his surname from hence in 
q Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  King Stephen's time. Which Roger, or his Father was originally enfeoft 
r Lib. rub. f. 106. a.  hereof in H. 1. time; yet not immediately by Ferrer, but by 
s Testa. de N.  Camvile, who (it seems) had the first grant of it from the said Henry or his son, to hold by the service 
t Lib. rub. ut suprà.  of one Knight's Fee: But of Robert Marmion Lord of Tamworth-Castle he held 
u Ib. f. 104. b.  another knight's Fee (lying 
w Esc. 20. E. 1. n. 36  in Dordon and Waverton) and to the Church of St. Leonard at how, gave 
x Ex autog. penès Walt. Chetwin ar.  certain lands, which he held of the said Robert Marmion; as also to 
y Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  the Nuns of Polesworth, half a yard land in Waverton, leaving issue Richard de Grendon, who confirmed his said Father's grant, and for the health of his soul, and the soul of Margaret his wife, bestowed 
z Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  on the said Nuns half a yard land more, situate in the same Vil●age, towards the support of their garments, being likewise a Benefactor 
a Ex autog. penès praef. W. C.  to the Canons of Calc (near Repton) in Derbyshire.  
To this Richard succeeded Sir Robert de Grendon Knight, who by Avicia the daughter of William de Bray, had issue Robert; which Robert, being hei● 
b Ex autog. in bibl. Ha●ton.  to his said grandfather W. de Bray, became thereby possessed of Shenston, a fair Lordship in Staffordshire. After which, sc. in 20 and 25. H. 3. he was a Justice 
c Pat de 〈◊〉. an. in d.  of Assize in this county. In 21 H. 3, he was in 
d Claus. 21. H. 3. in d.  Commission for collecting a subsidy; and from 26 till 33 H. 3. inclusive, a Justice 
e Pat. de ●● d. an in d.  of Gaol-delivery at Warwick. In 34 H. 3. he was constituted 
f Pat 34. H. 3. m. 11.  Shiriff for the Counties of Salop. and Staff. as also governor of 
g Pat. 34. H. 3. m. 11.  the Castles of Salop, Bruges, and Ellesmere; at which time he gave 
h Rot. F. 34 H. 3. m. 8.  C s. to the King for a Charter of Free-warren. In 37 H. 3. he was a 
i Ex autog. penes D. & Cap. Lich.  Knight but afterward, either really, or in show, an adherent to the rebellious Barons; for it appears that he had some special favour 
k Rot. F. 49. H. 3. m. 7.  from them, in respect of a Debt that he owed to the Jews; and was by them constituted 
l Pat. 49. H. 3. m. 20.  Shiriff of the Counties of Salop, and Staff. But if he were cordially theirs, he soon gave the King testimony of his more loyal affections; for it appears, that shortly after their overthrow in the battle of Evesham, he was joined 
m Ib. in dorso.  in authority with the Shiriff of this county, for the seizure of their lands and possessions, as also made a Commissioner 
n Ib. in dorso.  for the Gaol-delivery at Warwick: and the next year following, having the King's special acknowledgement of his faithful service, obtained respite 
o Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 9  for payment of those Debts, which were due from him to the Exchequer, for such money as he had received whilst he was Shiriff as abovesaid, having liberty to pay it by xx l. per an.  
He was likewise a Benefactor 
p Pat. 21, R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per. Insp.  to the before specified chapel of St. Leonard at Hoo, in which the Nuns of Polesworth (for it belonged to them) found two Priests perpetually celebrating divine service for the health of his soul. Of this Robert I farther find, that he contracted matrimony 
q Ex autog. penès praef. W. Chetwin.  with one joane le Butiller, yet did not thereupon receive her as his wife, which caused a controversy betwixt them in the Spirituall-Court: What he alleged in justification of himself, appears not; but by sentence 
r Ex autog. penès praef. W. Chetwin.  of the Chief-Chanter of Lichfield, and others, it is evident that he was quit of her, and wedded 
s Ex autog. penès praef. W. Chetwin.  Emme the daughter to William Basset (of Sapcote) by whom he had 
t Ex autog. penès praef. W. Chetwin.  in frank marriage, all her Father's lands in Houby, with the Homage and service of Sir Steph. de Segrave. To which last mentioned Sir Robert, succeeded Sir Ralph de Grendon Knight, one of the Justices for 
u Pat. 21. E. 1. in d.  the gaol-delivery at Warwick in 2 E. 1. Betwixt whom and Geffrey de Camvile, there grew certain differences, touching the services to be performed for this Lordship, which was held of the same Geffrey by one Knight's Fee, but in 4. E. 3. they came to an Agreement 
w F. levat. mens. Pasch. 4. E. 1. ; sc. that the said Sir Ralph and his heirs; should from thenceforth answer xl s. to the King, for Scutage, when it might happen, and according to that rate, doing Homage and paying Relief upon occasion; as also performing suit to the Court of the same Geffrey, at Clifton-Camvile, upon reasonable summons, whensoever any trial might fortune to be there, by virtue of the King's Writ, or that a Thief was to be judged.  
In 26 E. 1. this Sir Ralph had Summons 
x Claus. 26. E. 1. in d. m. 6. , amongst sundry other great men, to be at Carleol on Whitson-Eve, well furnished with Horse and arms to march against the Scots. In 28 E. 1. he was 
y Ex autog. penès D. &. Cap. Lich.  a Knight. In 29 E. 1. he received another command 
z Claus. 29. E. 1. in d. m. 13.  to attend the King at Barwick upon tweed to march into Scotland. In 31 E. 1. having confirmed 
a Ex autog. penès praef. W. C.  to the Nuns of Polesworth those grants of his ancestors, made to the Chapel of Hoo before mentioned, he released 
b Ex autog: penès S. Roper ar.  to them all the right he had in several assarts of Woods and arable within the precincts of Polesworth; and departed 
c Ex vet. membr. penès praef. W. C.  this life in 5 E. 3. leaving Robert his son and heir, and a daughter called Joane, married to john Rochfort Esquire. Which Robert was a man but of weak 
d Ib.  understanding, insomuch as Sir Roger and Sir Philip de Chetwin, with john de Freford, who had married his Aunts, alleging 
e Ib. , that A. de Clinton second wife to old Sir Ralph de Grenden, and mother to those three daughters, had a joint 
f F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch. 27. E. 1.  estate with her said husband in all his lands, challenged the inheritance of them (she being dead) from the before mentioned Robert, in right of their wives, by virtue of an Entail 
g F. levat. 3. sept. Pasch. 27. E. 1.  made in 27 E. 1. and accordingly entered 
h Ex praef. vet. membr.  upon them.  
Whereupon the said Robert discerning, that he was like to be overborn by the subtlety of those his adversaries, resorted for refuge to Henry Duke of Lancaster (a potent man at that time) yielding unto him the whole manor of Shenston, to hold for term of his life, or the longer liver of them, conditionally 
h Ex praef. vet. membr.  that he would protect him in the possession of this manor, and his lands at Gopshull and Dordon, etc. All which being in like sort performed, the said Roger de Chetwynd, and Joane, quitted 
i Ex autog. penès praef. W. C.  their interest to the same Robert, and his heirs in 17 E. 3. and so 
k F. levat. in craft. Ascens. 19 E. 3.  likewise did john de Freford and Margaret his wife, as also Alice the widow of Sir Philip Chetwynd in 19 E. 3. But afterwards, sc. about the 22th. of E. 3. the said Robert died 
l Ex praef. vet. membr.  without issue, so that the inheritance of these lands thereby descending to his nephew Sir Ralph Rochfort Knight (son of Joane the wife of john Rochfort before specified) he the said Sir Ralph entailed 
m Ex praef. vet. membr.  them upon the issue of his body by Joane the daughter of Sir Hugh Menill Knight, with remainder to his three sisters successively, and then to Sir Richard Stafford and his heirs: According to which entail, the possession thereof continued for divers years, until at length Sir Ralph Rochfort being dead, the said Joane his wife married 
n Ex praef. vet. membr.  again to one Hugh de Asheby, with whom Sir William Chetwyn Knight (son and heir to the before mentioned Sir Phiplip) making an accord 
o Ex praef. vet. membr. , became totally possessed thereof, having (in 39 E. 3.) compounded 
p Ex autog. penès praef W. C.  with Isabella the widow of john de Rochfort for her title of dower therein, formerly granted to her by Sir Ralph Rochfort her son in Law.  
After which he seated himself here, and in 16 R. 2. obtained a licence 
q Scroop ●. 128. b.  from the Bishop of cou. and Lich. to have divine Service within a private chapel for his House. But before I descend to speak farther of the said Sir William and his posterity, I shall observe, that this Family hath been of great antiquity in Shropshire; scil. of Chetwynd, whence this their surname was first assumed, as also that john de Chetwynd, son 
r Plac. apud. Salop. 10. E. 3.  of Adam, had a Charter 
s Cart. 37. H. 3. m. 8.  of Free-warren in 37 H. 3. throughout all his demesn lands in the Counties of Salop. Staff. and Warwick; for he was possessed 
t Ex autog. penès T. Leving gen.  of Baxterley in this Shire, at that time; having 
u Ex vet. membr. pen●s praef. W. C.  likewise Ingestre, Salt, and Gretwich in Staffordshire, by Isabella the daughter and heir to Philip de Mutton, as it seems 
w Rot. F. 19 E. 1. m. 15. : But I return to the before specified Sir William, great-grandchild to the said John, in regard he was the first of this line that had to do here. Towards the later end of King Edw. 3. reign, he was by Indenture 
x Pat. 22. R. 2●● 2. m. 6. per. Insp.  retained with John of Gaunt Duke of Lanc. to serve him aswell in times of Peace as War, for ten marks per an. Which Indenture being lost, was again renewed 
y  Ib. by the said Duke in 50 E. 3. whereby he increased his Fee to ten pounds per an. And afterwards, sc. in 10 R. 2. recounting his faithful services, gave 
z Ib.  the sum of ten pounds more per an. to be received out of the issues of his Honour of Tutburie.  
I am of opinion, that a great part of the Church, here at Grendon, was new built by the before-specified Sir William; for it is evident, that the pictures in glass of many of this Family in their surcoats of Arms, were set up there about that time. This Sir William had issue 
a Burg●●. f. 15. b.  Richard, of whom I find little memorable; and John 
b Esc. 24. H. 6. : Which John, residing 
c Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  at Alspath (now called Mereden) was one of the chief persons in this county, that subscribed 
d Pat. 12. H. 6. p. 2. m. 25.  the Articles concluded of in the Parliament of 12 H. 6. and in 15 H. 6. served 
e Rot. F. 15. H. 6. m. 11.  in Parliament as one of the Knights for this Shire, being from 17 till 20 H. 6. inclusive, in Commission 
f Pat de ijsd. an. in d  for conservation of the Peace.  
But to the said Richard, succeeded Philip his son 
g Claus, 5. H. 6. in d. m. 12.  and heir, a person not a little eminent in his time; for in 
h Rot. F. 7. H. 6. m. 18.  7 H. 6. he had the Shiriffaltie of Staffordshire; so also in 
i Rot. F. 15. H. 6. m. 29.  15 H. 6. being then a Knight. In 17 H. 6. he was employed 
k Ex autog. penès praef. W. C.  into the duchy of Guien, for the King's service, and in 20 H. 6. constituted 
l Ex autog. penès praef. W. C.  governor of the city of Eaion in Normandy, being allowed 940 marks, to retain as many Archers for the safeguard thereof, as might be therewith hired for a quarter of a year. In 22 H. 6. he was retained with Humphrey Earl of Buckingham, to do him service during life, according to his degree, aswell in times of Peace as War; sc. in times of Peace, with as many men and Horses as he the said Earl should appoint, out of the said Earl's Lordship of holderness in Yorkshire; as also taking bouche of Court and livery for them, in his household, during such his continuance with him, and allowance of reasonable costs for his coming and returning 
m Ex autog. penès praef. W.C.  and in case the said Earl might be commanded in any service of War, on this side or beyond the Sea, upon reasonable warning to attend him, with such number of men at Arms and Archers, well and sufficiently armed, horsed, and arrayed after the manner of war, as he should assign; and receive the like wages and reward, as the said Earl did take of the King, or of any other his Captains in such expedition, with Skippeson and reskippeson reasonable, for himself, his men and Horses: but the said Earl to have the thirds of all manner of Prisoners and prizes, to be taken by him the said Sir Philip, through fortune of War; and the third of the thirds of all Prisoners, prizes, etc. taken by any of his men; the Indenture of that his Retainer, bearing date at London 13 Februarii the year abovesaid.  
Nay, it farther appears, that upon the same day, he was also retained 
n Ib.  with that Earl, by another Indenture (wherein he is styled the right mighty Prince Humphrey Earl of Buckingham, Hereford, Stafford, Northampton, and perch, Lord of Brecknock and of holderness) than Captain of the Town and Castle of Calais, as his Lieutenant of that Castle, for one whole year, with xxix. men at arms on Foot, and xx Archers; whereof two men at arms on Foot and four Archers, to be of the said Sir Philip's own retinue; taking for himself xuj d. per diem; for his said men at Arms seven d. and his Archers vi d. at the hands of the Treasurer at War to the same Earl: And moreover, for himself, his Lady and a Gentlewoman, with her; and a Gentleman and two Yeomen of his own retinue, bouche of Court, and xx l. per an. of special reward, or else allowance for their bouch of Court, according as other soldiers of their degree used to have; as also for their skippeson and reskippeson.  
And of this Sir Philip I farther find (which is not the least observable) that having wedded 
o Claus. 22 H. 6. in d. m 32.  Elene the widow to Edmund Lord Ferrer of Chartley, daughter and heir to Thomas de la Roche, as also cousin and heir to john de Bermingham (as in Bromwich appeareth) he impaled 
p Ex autog. penès praef. W. C.  her arms on the dexter part of his own; which, as I conceive, was for the dignity of her person, she being a Baroness, and so great an heir: and that he departed this 
q Esc. 24. H. 6  life in 24 H. 6. leaving William, his grandchild, his cousin and heir. Which William, afterwards one of the Gentlemen-Huishers of the Chamber to King H. 7. became so much envied by Sir Humphrey Stanley (then of Pipe in Com. Staff.) one of the Knights for the Body to same King, and Shiriff 
r Rot. P. de eod. an.  of that county in 9 H. 7. as that, by means of a counterfeit Letter, in the name of Randolf Brereton Esquire, delivered on Friday night before the Feast of St. john Baptist's, Nativity requesting his meeting with him at Stafford the next morning by five of the Clock, being alured out of his House at Ingestrie; and passing thitherwards accordingly, with no more attendance than his own son, and two servants; he was way-layed upon Tixhall-Heath, by no less than xx. persons, whereof seven were of the said Sir Humphrey's own family, some with Bows, and other with Spears, all armed with Bregandines and Coats of Male; who, issuing out of a Sheep-coat, and a deep dry Pit, furiously assaulted him, saying, that he should die, and accordingly killed him, the said Sir Humphrey at that time passing by, with at least xxiiii. persons on Horseback, upon pretence of hunting a Deer. All which, the Petition 
s Ex vet. exempl. ejusdem penès praef. W. C.  to the King, made by Alice his widow, wherein she craves that the same Sir Humphrey, and his said servants might answer for it, doth manifest. But what was done therein, I have not seen; neither any farther of his Descendants (forasmuch as their residence hath been, for the most part, in that county) other than what the pedigree before inserted, showeth.  
The Church (dedicated to All Saints) was originally but a chapel, and belonging to Overton subt. Arden, in Com. Leic. (now called Orton on the Hill) and therewith confirmed 
t Ex Regist. de Merevale.  to the Monks of Merevale in King H. 2. time, by Pope Lucius the third: but I do not find that it was ever appropriated to them, or that they continued long Patrons thereof, the Advouson having been for many ages, in the Lords of the manor. In an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) it was rated 
u MS. in. Scac.  at xuj. marks, over and above half a mark, which the Parson of Overton before specified, did receive out of it: and in 26 H. 8. at 
w MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 57 a.  xx l. iii s. iiii d. besides ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae 
Incumbentes, etc.  Rob. de Grendon miles. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Henr. de Grendon Cler. an. 1253.  Rad. de Grendon miles. 

Langt. f. 6. a.  Will. de Edrichesley Cler. 10 Cal. Apr. 1300.  Rad. de Grendon miles. 

Langt. f. 6. a.  Will. de Edrichesley Cler. 10 Cal. Apr. 1300.  Rad. de Grendon miles. 

Northb. f. 23. b.  Will. de Clinton Pbr. 7. Apr. 1330.  Rad. de Rocheford. 
Nich. de Ivynho Accol. 2 ld. Dec. 1349. 
Ib. f. 52 a   D. Henr. Dux Lanc. 
Will. de Slattebourn Cap. 12 Cal. Dec. 1360. 
Street. ●. 2. b   D. Will. Beeke miles & Will. Chetwynd miles. 
Thomas de Hampton Pbr. 14 Cal. junii 1369. 
Ib. f. 17. b   joh. Dux Lanc. 
Rob. Attemore Pbr. 7 Cal. junii 1369. 
Ib. f. 18. a.   D. Will. Chetwynd de Jagestre miles. 
joh. de Bynbroke Pbr. 26 Apr. 1382. 
Ib. f. 29. b.   D. Alicia de Chetwynd. 
Walt. Bullok 3 jan. 1401. 
Burg●. f. 9 a.   D. Alicia de Chetwynd. 
joh. Abyndon 15 jan. 1401.  Ric. Chetwynd fill. & haer. D Will. Chetwind mil. 
joh. Pulford Cap. 18 Febr. 1404. 
Ib. f. 15. b.   Mag. joh. Stafford Legum Dr. Thes. Angl. 
Sim. Melburn ult. Julii 1423. 
Heyw. s. 11. b.   Thomas Littilton & Johanna ux. ejus. 
William. wore 19 Martii 1447. 
Bo. f. 7. b.   Thomas Littilton & Johanna ux. ejus. 
Ric. Cokket Pbr. 4 Aug. 1449. 
Ib. f. 8. b.   Thomas Littilton & Johanna ux. ejus. 
Rog. wall. in Decr. Bac. Pbr. 26 jan. 1449. 
Ib. f. 9 b.   D. Phil. Draicot miles ex concess. Will. Chetwyn ar. 
D. Edm. wondefende 1 julii 1538. 
Str. & P. ●. 16. a.   joh. Chetwyn de Ingestre ar. 
D. william. Rowley Cler. 17. Oct. 1558. 
Samps. & B. f. 11. b.   joh. Chetwin, & Will. fill. & haeres ejus. 
joh. Sprotte Cler. 3. Dec. 1578. 
Ib. f. 48. a.   Will. Chetwyn ar. 
Thomas walker Cler. 10 Oct. 1579. 
Overton bund. C.   Will. Chetwyn miles. 
Georgius Kent Cler. 26 junii 1607. 
Overton. bund. F.     

Whittington.  
THat this petty Village was originally a member of Grendon, within which Parish it lies, and therewith involved in the Conqueror's Survey, I am fully satisfied; for part of it was given 
x Pat. 22. R. 2. p. 2. m. 11. per. Insp.  to the Monks of Merevale by Robert Earl Ferrer, upon his Foundation of that monastery; but the residue did the Family of Grendon, (owners of Grendon,) possess 
y Pat. 12. H. 3. in d. , as a branch 
z Testa. de N.  of that Lordship; which, in process of time, being granted away by some of the Lords of Grendon, came to be reputed a manor, one Margery Ribbif in 6 R. 2. holding 
a Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 60.  it, for life, by that name, the inheritance being 
b Esc. 6. R. 2. n. 60.  in Sir Geffrey Fuljambe Knight. Which Sir Geffrey left issue 
c Esc. 12. R. 2. n. 21.  Alice his daughter and heir, about a year old in 12 R. 2. Howbeit, after this I do not find it termed a manor; for upon the grant thereof from john hekling of Lyndeby Esquire and Joan his wife, unto William Repington of Amington in this county Esquire, in 13 H. 6. it passed 
d F. levat. mens. Pasch. 13. H. 6.  by the name of ten messages CCCC. acres of land, xxx. acres of meadow, and xl. acres of pasture; from whom is descended Sir john Repington, now of Amington, Knight the present owner thereof.  
That which the Monks of Merevale had here, yielded 
e MS. penès S A. eq. aur. f. 52. b.  Liiii s. yearly Rent of Assize in 26 H. 8. but coming to the Crown by the dissolution of that abbey, was in 32 H. 8. granted 
f Pat. 32. H. 8. p. 5.  with the site thereof, and a multitude of other lands, unto Sir W●lter Devereux Knight, Lord Ferrer of Chartley, and so consequently divolved to Robert Earl of Essex, the present owner thereof, an. scil. 1640.   

Polesworth.  
NExt below Grendon-Parish, is Polesworth situate, which containeth within its precincts divers Villages and places of note; scil. Badsley-Endsor, Dordon, Freseley, Hall-end, Dodenhale, and Pooley, on the South side of the River, with Stipershill, Waverton, and Bramcote on the North.  
Of this place, though there be no particular mention in the Conquerour's Survey (as of divers the most ancient Towns and Burroughs is not) yet, for antiquity, and venerable esteem, needs it not give precedence, to any in this county; being honoured with the plantation of the first Religious-House therein, that was in all these parts; founded 
g Ex vet. MS penès Joh. Ferrer de Tamworth-Castro ar●  by King Egbert, our first English Monarch. But, before I farther proceed to speak thereof, I resolve here to take notice, of what I have seen most considerable, touching the antiquity of a monastic life, practised by women, as I have done in Coventre for men; wherein I cannot discern, till towards the fourth Centurie, any thing thereof: For though a learned person 
h Fr. Duarenus de sacris Eccl. ministerijs lib. 1. cap. 24.  observeth, that Non solùm viri sed Mulieres, etiam Apostolorum Christi tempore ministerio Ecclesiae addicebantur, yet he saith— Verum procedente tempore instituta sunt Collegia, seu Monasteria Virginum Deo consecratarum, & solennibus votis obstrictarum: And that Marcelia was the first, who began it in the Western Church, we have the testimony of 
i Hieron. ad Principiam Epist. 16. p. 144. C.  St. Hierom; Marcelia (saith he) in Occidente, circa an. CCCXL. Virginum & Viduarum didicit disciplinam; which kind of life was taught her by Athanasius, as Baronius 
k Baron ad 31. jan. Notis ad Martyrologium Rom. p. 97.  affirms.  
But, that they exercised it so soon, in that solemn manner, as in after times hath been used; viz. under the threefold Vow, of Poverty, Obedience, and chastity, cannot be made good: For clear it is, from the testimony of an authentic Writer 
l Sebast. Franc. apud. Hospin. lib. 4. cl●sse 2. cap. 1. p. 99 , that St. Benedict first prescribed that Rule— Benedictus, cum sorore Scholasticâ, primus Regularem vitam certis Legibus, & ordinibus (cum hactenus seorsim liberè Christo inservissent) inchoavit; which Rule came in time, to have that venerable esteem, that as Baronius 
m Baron Gall. Tom. 1. p. 539. An 742. ¶ 25. canon. 7.  tells us, In Liptinensi Concilio (in Cameracensi Galliae agro) sancitum est, ut Monachi ac Nonnae, juxta Regulam S. Benedicti Coenobia sua ordinarent.  
The first monastery of Nuns, which we had here in England, was that of Berking in Essex, founded 
n W. Malmesb. f. 134. a. n. 40.  by Erkenwald, Bishop of London, about the year of Christ DCLXVI. long before the reception of St. Benet's Rule, in this Nation.  
I now come to this of Polesworth; and in the first place shall take notice upon what occasion 
o Ex praef. vet. MS●  it was founded, and then go on to show the endowment thereof, with lands, etc.  
King Egbert, having one only son, called Arnulph, who was a Leper; and hearing by a Bishop, which came from Ireland, that the then King of Connaught had a Nun to his daughter, called Modwen, that healed all diseased people repairing to her, sent his said son, at the persuasion of that Bishop, into Ireland, where he was accordingly cured by the same holy Woman: which great favour so pleased King Egbert, that he forthwith invited St. Modwen to come into England, promising that he would ●ound a monastery for her and her Covent: Of which tender, she soon after accepted, forasmuch as the Religious House, wherein she resided, was by Wars betwixt those petty Kings of Ireland, burnt and wasted; and brought over with her, two of her fellow Nuns. Whereupon the King, having a great opinion of her sanctity, recommended his daughter Edith unto her, to be instructed in Religion after the Rule of St. Benet, giving her a dwelling place in the Forest of Arde●●e, then called Trensale, where the said Edith, together with St. Lyne, and St. Osithe, lived together in a holy manner; and soon after, founded a monastery for them, on the bank of the River anchor, at this place called Pollysworth, the first syllable Pol, importing a deepness of Water, and the other, scil. Worth, a dwelling or habitation; constituting the said Edith Abbess thereof.  
Ordinis Benedictini monialis,  
I shall not take upon me to censure the truth of this story, as to the substance of it; but in circumstance, perhaps there may be some mistakes therein; for by an Author 
p Hist. M S. joh. Tinemuth. in bibl. Bodl. lib. 18. Cap. 14. , who more compendiously speaks thereof, it is referred to King Ethelwolph (son to K. Egbert) whose son Alured, languishing of a desperate infirmity, was thus cured by S. Modwene; whereupon he gave unto her, lands in this Realm, for the founding of two Monasteries of nuns, one, here in Arden, at Polesworth, wherein (as he saith) Osithe and Athea, two holy Virgins, and S. Edith, sister to the said King Ethelwolph, dwelled, and the other at Streneshale.  
But of their going to Oldbury, and bringing back hither, I shall not make any question, though the appartion of S. Edith, with her Crosier, may be doubted; forasmuch as the words of Robert Marmion's Charter, and Milisent his wife, do import no less, which I have here transcribed 
q Lel Col. vol. 1. p. 33. — Notum si● omnibus, me concessisse Osannae Priorissae, ad religionem instaurandam Sanctimonialium ibi, Ecclesiam S. Edithae de Pollesworda, cum pertinentiis, it a quod Conventus de Aldeberia ibi sit manens. Hence it is, as I guess, that this Robert Marmion and his wife are by the learned Leland, accounted to have been Founders thereof: in which repute I shall leave them, forasmuch as it also appears 
r Pat 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per. Insp. , that they gave the town of Polesworth totally thereto, with their whole demesnes in Waverton; all which were confirmed by King Stephen.  
I shall now descend to such other Benefactors, as these Nuns had; the next and chiefest whereof, was Walter de Hastings, who gave 
s Ex autog● penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  Oldbury unto them (it being a Cell to this monastery, as I have already observed.) After which, they had 
t Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3. m. 22. per. Insp. , by Robert Marmion, son to the before-specified Robert and Milisent, the Church of Queinton in Gloucestershire (which in 12 R. 2. they procured to be appropriate 
u Pat. 4. H. 4. m 35.  to them.) As also the Mill at Kingsburie ● called Hemlingford-Mill, with certain Meadow-ground and other lands, by 
w Ex vet Cod. MS. penès T. Willington G.  Robert Fitz-Walter and Amabill his wife, one of the coheirs unto Osbert de Arden: and moreover, a Mill at Hurley, given 
x Ex vet Cod. MS. penès T. Willington G.  by Alice, sister to the said Amabil, than wife of Simon de Harecurt; both which were confirmed by Ralph de Bracebrigge, afterwards Lord of that manor. In Draiton, in Com. Leic. they had a good proportion of land, given 
y Ex autog. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  by Picot Archer, in H. 2. time, and confirmed 
z Ib.  by Robert then Earl of Leicester; with a farther augmentation 
a Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.  by William de Trumpinton. In Burdingburie (in this county) certain lands, by 
b Pat. 20. R. 2. ut supra.  Edelina, sister to Robert Boteler of Ingleby, for the souls health of Walter de Somervile her husband. The Church of Barwell in Leicestershire, by 
c Pat. 20. R. 2. ut supra.  Erneburga the mother of William de Hastings: the Church of Ansley in this county, by 
d Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.  William the son of Robert de Hardreshull: Certain lands in Bromcote 
e Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.  by William Fitz-Walkeline of Bromcote, which were confirmed by Robert his son and heir, in consideration that these Nuns allowed him to have a chantry in his chapel at Bromcote: Whereunto Robert de Grendon, in 32 E. 1. added 
f Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.  a yard-land and certain messages lying in the same Village.  
All those lands called Coppenhull (near Shuttenton) given by 
g Ex autog. penès S Roper ar.  William Burdet; which Hugh, his son, confirmed temp. H. 2. A yard land in Sirescote by 
h Ex autog. penès S Roper ar.  Roger the son of Walter de Sumervile. Certain lands in Snarkeston (Com. Leic.) which William de Appilby gave 
i Ex autog. penes praef. F. N. , together with his body to sepulture in this monastery, & which were confirmed 
k Ex autog. penes praef. F. N.  by Will. de charnels and Clementia his wife. The Mill of Freseley, and a proportion of land there, by 
l Ex autog. penès praef. S. R.  Robert de Kaily, with addition 
m Ex autog. penès praef. S. R.  of more, by Sir jordan de Whitacre Knight, and Will. Savage, which William gave 
n Ex autog. penès praef. S. R.  also certain lands in Dodenhale, as also all the ground he had in Povele-Wood, where the chapel above S. Edith's Well was built. In Bromcote they had an yearly Rent of xx s. given 
o Ex autog. penès praef. S. R.  to them by Eustace de Mortein, for the health of his soul, and the soul of Hilaria his wife; upon condition, that if they did enjoy those lands in Shotswell, whereof he made them a grant, that then they should not challenge this annuity. From Ralph Lord Basset of Draiton, they had 
p Ib.  an annual Rent of a mark of silver, for the enlarging of their Diet, upon the day of S. john Baptist's Nativity, in honour of that festival. In Norton (now Hoggs-Norton) a Carucate of land, given by 
q Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per Insp.  Robert de Gresele, and a yard-land 
r Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per Insp.  by Geffrey de Greseley, with certain Rents, as also the Homage and services of sundry persons: and in Harlaston the Rent of v s. yearly, given 
s Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per Insp.  by William de Vernun, for the maintenance of a lamp to burn every night in the chapterhouse, here at Polesworth.  
The chapel of Hoo, with a certain proportion of land thereto belonging, and set forth by meats and bounds, given 
t Ex autog. penès Wal●. Chetwin ar.  by Robert de Grendon (Lord of Grendon) in consideration whereof, the said nuns were to find two Priests, to celebrate divine Service therein, for the health of his soul, and for the soul of William de Bray (his grandfather) and for all the faithful deceased. In Austrey, they had lands given 
u Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per. Insp  to them by Hugh de Hatton. In netherwhitacre a yard land by 
w Ib.  Robert Marmion, Lord of that manor. In Glascote a good proportion by 
x Ib.  William le Franceis. In Sutton, by Thomas 
y  Ib. de Overton: In Pakinton by 
z Ib.  Cecelie de Limsie, and Robert de Sumervile: In Durands-Thorpe, by 
a Ib.  Geffrey de Bec: In Appilby, 
b Ib.  by Margaret Banaster: In Snarkeston, by 
c Ib.  Robert de Motun. The Church of Eiton (scil. Church- Eiton, in Com. Staff.) given 
d Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3. m. 22.  by Robert de Brienton, heir to Edelina, by the consent of Eve his wife. A Rent of two marks per annum issuing out of Coventre, given 
e Ib.  by Ranulph Earl of Chester: Five shillings rend per annum in Shukborough, by 
f Ib.  Isabella de Sumervile: A message, with a yard-land and a Cottage, lying in Whichnoure, 
g Ib.  by Robert de Sumervile. In Badsley a message, with half a yard land given 
h Ib.  to the chapel there (belonging to those nuns) by Richard de Herthull: The Mill at Swepston by 
i Ib.  William de charnels: And of later time, six messages, Lx. acres of land and three acres of Meadow● lying in Polesworth, Dodenhale, and Bromcote, given 
k Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 3. m. 24.  by Richard de Dodenhale Merchant of Coventre. But sundry other petty parcels, in several other places, for brevity's sake, I omit.  
And that there might be nothing wanting to them, aswell for their conveniencies as necessaries, they obtained a special Charter 
l Cart. 26. H. 3. m. 4. Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per. Insp.  from King H. 3. for a weekly market, here at Polesworth, upon the Thursday, and a fair once every year, to last for three days, beginning on the Eve of S. Margaret (scil. 13. Kal. julii) with immunity 
m Cart. 26. H. 3. m. 4. Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per. Insp.  for themselves, their servants and Tenants, from attendance at the county or Hundred-Courts, as also the Shiriffs Turn, with power to hold 
n Cart. 26. H. 3. m. 4. Pat. 21 R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per. Insp.  a Court-Leet for all their Tenants owing suit to the Court at Polesworth; and other privileges.  
All which Lands, Rents, etc. before specified, by the Survey made in 26 H. 8. were valued at Cix li. vi s. vi d. Out of which xxvi s. viij d. yearly, being deducted for alms given to the poor, on Maunday-Thursday, at the washing of their Feet; and xxvi s. per annum, for three bushels of Rye at vi d. a bushel, made into Bread, and distributed weekly throughout the year, to poor people at the Gate of the monastery; and xxx s. per annum, for the Fee of Sir john Willoughby Knight, then high Steward thereof; and several other constant payments, viz. of Rents, wages, and Pensions, which, altogether amounted to xxi li. x s. iii d. left the clear yearly value, as the Commissioners at that time certified, no more than Lxxxvii li xuj s. iii d. So that, being under CC li. it was by the Statute of 27 H. 8. then liable to dissolution; yet for some respects, it was permitted to stand, till the general destruction of all the great Houses in 30 H. 8. at which time the nuns here being, subscribed an Instrument 
o Ex ipso autog● in Cur. Augm. , dated ult. Jan. 30 H. 8. whereunto their conventual Seal was affixed; whose names, with the Pensions 
p Ex Reg. in Cur. Augm.  allowed to each of them during life, I have here added.  
Alicia Fitz-Herbert Abbatissa, 
xxvi li. xiii s. iv d.  johanna Penny, 
Liii s. iv d.  Margareta Toddye, 
Liii s. iv d.  Anna Fremyngham, 
Xl s.  Maria charnels, 
Xl s.  Catherina Corbyn, 
Xl s.  Alianora Blunt, 
Xl s.  Editha Willynghall, 
Xl s.  Eliz. Oteley, 
Xl s.  Eliz. waldyff, 
Xl s.  Alicia Ulley, 
Xl s.  Katherine whitekyrtill, 
Xl s.  Gracia Holton, 
Xl s.  Benedicta Burton, 
Xl s.  Maria Sanders. 
Xl s.   

Here followeth a Catalogue of so many of the Abbesses, as I have seen any authority for.  
Osanna. temp. H. 1. Muriel temp. Regis joh. 
Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Margeria de Apelbi 16. Sept. 21 H. 3. 
Pat. 21. H. 3. m. 2.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Sarra de Mancestre 5. Dec. 54 H. 3. 
Pat. 54. H. 3. m. 25.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Albreda de Camvile 5 5 E. 1. 
Rot. f. 5. E. 1. m. 20.   
Catherina de Apelbi 22 E. 1. 
Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Erneburga de Hardreshull. 21. Maii 21 E. 1. 
Pat. 29. E. 1. m. 14.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Matilda de Pipe 22. Apr. 15. E. 2. 
Pat. 15. E. 2. p. 2. m. 19   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Leticia de Hextall 14. Oct. 22 E. 3. 
Pat. 22. E. 3. p. 3. m. 30.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Agnes de Somervile 13. Oct. 23 E. 3. 
Pat. 23. E. 3. p. 3. m 38.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Matilda Bottourt 8. Martii 36 E. 3. 
Pat. 36. E. 3. p. 1. m. 25.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Cath. de Wyrlegh 24. Dec. 2 H. 4. 
Pat. 2. H. 4. p. 1. m. 6.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Benedicta Prede 30 Aug. 2 H. 5. 
Pat. 2. H. 5. p. 1. m. 1.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
Margareta Ruskyn ●. Apr. 6 E. 4. 
Pat. 6. E. 4. p. 1. m. 5.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
D. Eliz. Bradfeild 24. Julii 16 H. 7. 
Pat. 16. H. 7. p. 1. m. 3.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
D. Anna Fitz-Herbert 13. Dec. 21 H. 7. 
Pat. 2●. H. 7. p. 1. m. 22.   Admissae per Regium assensum. 
D. Alicia Fitz-Herbert 12. Dec. 1. H. 8. 
Pat. 1. H. 8. p. 2. m. 14.    
And now before I proceed farther, I shall here make bold to observe what I find signified 
a Ex cod. MS. in Bibls. Cotton. [Cleopatr● E. 4.] f. 210. b.  by the Commissioners, who were employed to take Surrender of the Monasteries in this Shire Anno 29 H. 8. viz. that after strict scrutiny, not only by the Fame of the country, but by examination of several persons, they found these nuns virtuous and Religious Women, and of good conversation, Alice Fitz-Herbert being then abbess, (having so continued for xxvii. years') and at that time Lx. years of age: And that in this town were then Xliv. Tenements, and but one Plough, the residue of the Inhabitants b●ing Artificers, who had their livelihood by this House: imploring the mediation of T. Cromwell, (for to him it was that they wrote) that it might not be suppressed: wherein, as they alleged, he might do a right good and meritorious deed. The names of those Commissioners, being john Grevill, Simon Mountfort, Thomas Holt, Robert Wygston, George Giffard, and Roger Burgoin, as their Letter dated at Maxstoke-Priorie, 28. Julii testifieth.  
Nevertheless, it was not the strict and regular lives of these devout Ladies; nor any thing that might be said in the behalf of the Monasteries, that could prevent their ruin then approaching, so great an aim had the King to make himself thereby glorious, and many others no less hopes to be enriched in a considerable manner: But, to the end that such a change should not overwhelm those that might be active therein; in regard the People every where had no small esteem of these Houses for their devout and daily exercises in Prayer, almsdeeds, Hospitality, and the like; whereby not only the souls of their deceased Ancestors had much benefit, as then was taught, but themselves, the Poor, 
The proceeding in H. 8. time in order to the dissolution of ●he Monasteries.  as also Strangers, and Pilgrims constant advantage, there wanted not the most subtle contrivances to effect this stupendious work, that (I think) any age hath beheld; whereof it will not be thought impertinent, I presume, to take here a short view.  
In order therefore to it, was that which Cardinal Woolsey had done, for the founding of his colleges in Oxford and Ipswich, made a 
b Letter of T. Norton to a Parl. man in an. 1581. penès Rog. Twisden Bar.  precedent; viz. the dissolving of above xxx. Religious Houses (most very small ones) by the licence of the King and Pope Clement the viith.. And that it might be the better carried on M Thomas Cromwell, who had been an old servant to the Cardinal, and not a little active in that, 
Life of H. 8. by the L. Herbert p. 173.  was the chief person pitched upon, to assist therein: For I look upon this business, as not originally designed by the King; but by some principal ambitious men of that age, who projected to themselves all worldly advantages imaginable, through that deluge of of wealth, which was like to flow amongst them by his hideous storm.  
First therefore, having insinuated 
c Coke In●●it. part. 4. p. 44.  to the King matter of Profit and Honour; scil. Profit by so vast an enlargement of his revenue; And Honour in being able to maintain mighty Armies to recover his rights in France; as also to strengthen himself against the Pope, whose supremacy he had abolished, and make the firmer alliance with such Princes as had done the like, did they procure cranmers advancement 
d Letter of T. N. ut suprà.  to the See of Canterbury, and more of the Protestant clergy (as my authority terms them) to other bishoprics, and high places; to the end that the rest should not be able in a full council to carry any thing against their design; sending out Preachers 
e Letter of T. N. ut suprà.  to persuade the People, that they should stand fast to the King, without fear of the Pope's curse, or his dissolving their allegiance.  
Next, that it might be the more plausibly carried on, care was taken so to represent the lives of the Monks, nuns, Canons, etc. to the world, as that the less regret might be made at their ruin: To which purpose T. Cromwell being constituted 
f Life of H. 8. ut suprà p. 398. MS. in Bibls. Cotton. ut supra f. 13. a.  general Visitor, employed sundry persons, who acted their parts therein accordingly; viz. 
g Life of H. 8. ut suprà p. 398. MS. in Bibls. Cotton. ut supra f. 13. a.  Richard L●y●on, Thomas Legh, and William Petre Doctors of Law, D. john London Dean of Wallingford, and others; to whom he gave Instructions in Lxxxvi. Articles; by which they were to inquire into the Government and behaviour of the Religious of both sexes: which Commissioners, the better to manage the design, gave encouragement to the Monks, not only to accuse their governors, but to inform against each other; compelling them also to produce the Charters and Evidences of their lands, as also their plate and money, and to give an inventory thereof. And hereunto did they add certain Injunctions 
h Life of H. 8. p. 399. MS. in Bibls. Cotton ut suprà f. 21. a. & 33. b.  from the King, containing most severe and strict Rules; by means whereof divers being found obnoxious to their censure, were expelled; and many discerning themselves not able to live free from some exception or advantage, that might be taken against them, desired 
i Ib. f. 252. b.  to leave their Habit.  
And having by these Visitors thus searched into their lives; which by a Black 
k Letter of T.N. ut supra.  Book containing a world of enormities, were represented in no small measure scandalous; to the end that the People might be the better satisfied with their proceed, it was thought convenient to suggest, that the lesser Houses, for want of good government, were chief guilty of these Crimes that were laid to their charge: and so they did, as appears by the Preamble of that Act 
l Cap. 28.  for their dissolution, made in 27 H. 8. which Parliament, consisting for the most part of such members as were packed for the purpose, through private interest; as is evident by divers original 
m MS. in Bibls. Coton ut supra f. 178. a. etc.  Letters of that time, many of the Nobility, for the like respects also favouring the design, assented to the suppressing of all such Houses, as had been certified of less value than CC li. per annum, and g●ving them, with their lands and revenues to the King; yet so as not only the Religious persons therein should be committed to the great and honourable Monasteries of this realm, where they might be compelled to live religiously for reformation of their lives; wherein, thanks be to God, Religion is well kept and observed (as are the very words of that Act) but that the possessions belonging to such Houses should be converted to better uses, to the pleasure of Almighty God, and to the honour and profit of the realm.  
But how well the tenor thereof was pursued, we shall soon see; these specious pretences being made use of for no other purpose, than by opening this gap, to make way for the total ruin of the greater Houses, wherein it is by the said Act acknowledged that Religion was so well observed. For no sooner were the Monks, etc. turned out; and the Houses demolished; (that being it which was first thought requisite, lest some accidental change might conduce to their restitution) but care was taken to prefer 
n Ib. f. 42. b.  such persons to the superiority in government, upon any vacancy of those greater Houses, as might be instrumental to their surrender, by persuading with the Covent to that purpose; whose activeness was such, that within the space of two years, several Covents were wrought upon, and Commissioners sent down to take them at their hands to the King's use: Of which number I find 
o Ib. f. 244. a. etc. , that besides the before specified Doctors of Law (scil. Legh. Petre, and Layton, and Dr London D. of Walingford) there was Robert Earl of Sussex, Sir John S. Clere, Sir William Pirton, Sir Henry Farrington Knights, and Richard Devereux, sometime a friar: And of Gentlemen, Anthony Fitz-Herbert (afterwards one of the Justices of the Common Pleas) john Gage, William Leyland, John Williams, Thomas Mildmay .... Jobson, Richard Cromwell, Robert Southwell, William Parr, Thomas Bedyll, Henry Polsted, John Anthony, Edmund Knightly, John Lane, George Giffard, John Grevill, Simon Mountfort, Thomas Holt, Roger Wigston, Robert Burgoin, Richard Pollard, Philip Paris, John Smith, Edward Carne, Richard Gwent, William berner's, John Arnold, John ap Rice, and Richard Paulet.  
The truth is, that there was no omission of any endeavour, that can well be imagined, to accomplish these Surrenders, For so subtly did the Commissioners act their parts, as that after earnest solicitation 
p Ib. f. 33. b. 43. a. 48. a.  with the Abbots, and finding them backwards, they first attempted them with the promises of 
q Ib. f. 33. b. & f. 218. b.  good Pensions, during life; whereby they found some forwards enough to promote the work, as the Abbot of Hales in Com. Glouc. was, who had high commendation for it by the Commissioners, as their Letters 
r Ib. f. 254. b.  to the Visitor general do manifest: So likewise had 
s Ib. f. 204. b.  the Abbots of Ramsey, and Prior of Ely. Nay, some were so obsequious, that after they ●ad wrought the surrender of their own Houses, they were employed 
t Ib. f. 48. a.  as Commissioners to persuade with others, as the Prior of Gisburne in Yorkshire, for one.  
Neither were the Courtiers unactive in driving on this work, as may seem by the Lord chancellor Audley's employing a special Agent to 
u Ib. f. 113. b.  treat with the Abbot of Athelney, and to offer him C. marks per annum Pension, in case he would surrender; which the Abbot refused, insisting on a greater sum: And the personal endeavours that he used with the Abbot of S. Osithes in Essex, as by his Letter 
w Ib. f. 201. a.  to the said Visitor appeareth; wherein is signified, that he had by great solicitation prevailed with the said Abbot; but withal insinuated his desire, that his place of Lord chancellor being very chargeable, the King might be moved for an addition of some more profitable Offices unto him. Nay, I find that this great man the Lord chancellor hunting eagerly after the abbey of Walden 〈◊〉 Essex (out of the ruins whereof, afterwards, that magnificent fabric, called by the name of Audley-end was built) as an argument the sooner to obtain it, did, besides his extenuation of its worth, allege 
x Ib. f. 197. a. , that he had in this world sustained great damage and infamy in his serving the King, which the grant of that should recompense.  
Amongst the particular Arguments, which were used by those that were averse to surrender, I find 
y Ib. f. 33. b. , that the Abbot of Feversham alleged the antiquity of that Monasterie's foundation; scil. by King Stephen, whose body, with the bodies of the Queen and Prince lay there interred, and for whom were used continual suffrages and commendations by Prayers; yet would it not avail: For resolved they were to effect what they had begun, by one means or other; in so much as they procured the Bishop of London to come to the nuns of Zion, with their Confessor, to solicit them thereto; who, after many persuasions 
z Ib. f. 109. a.  took it upon their consciences, that they ought to submit unto the King's pleasure therein by God's Law. But what could not be effected by such Arguments, and fair promises, which were not wanting nor unfulfilled, as appears by the large Pensions 
a Ex Reg. in Curia Augm.  that some active Monks and Canons had, in comparison of others, even to a fift & sixth fold proportion more than ordinary, was by terror and strait dealing brought to pass; for 
b MS. in 〈◊〉 C●t●on 〈…〉 4● a.  under pretence of suffering dilapidation in the buildings, or negligent administration of their Offices; as also for breaking the King's Injunctions, they deprived 
c MS. in 〈◊〉 C●t●on 〈…〉 4● a.  some Abbots, and then put others that were more pliant in their rooms.  
From others they took 
d Ib. f. 250.  their Covent-Seals, to the end they might not, by making Leases, nor ●ale of their jewels rai●e money, either for supply of their present wants, or payment of their debts, and so b● necessitated to surrender. N●y to some, as in particular to the Canons of Leicester, the commissioners threatened 
e Ib. f. 131. b. , that they would charge them with adultery, and buggery, unless they would submit: And D● London told 
f Ib. f. 228. a.  the Nuns of Godstow, that because he found them obstinate, he would dissolve the House, by virtue of the King's Commission, in spite of their teeth. And yet all was so managed 
g Ib. f. 68 b. , as that the King was solicited to accept of them, not being willing to have it thought they were by terror moved thereto; and special notice 
h Ib. f. 68 b.  was taken of them as did give out that their Surrenders were by compulsion.  
Which courses, after so many, through underhand corruption, had led the way, brought on others apace, as appears by their dates, which I have observed from the very Instruments 
i In Curis Augm.  themselves; in so much as the rest stood amazed, not knowing which way to turn them. Some therefore thought fit to try, whether money might save their Houses from this dismal fate so near at hand, the Abbot of Peterborough offering 
k MS. in Bibls. Cotton. ut sup●à f. 205. a  2500. marks to the King, and 300 li. to the Visitor general for his favour therein. Others with great constancy refused to be thus accessory in violating the donations of their pious Founders: but these, as they were not many, so did they taste of no little severity: For touching the Abbot of fountains, in Yorkshire, I find 
l Ib f. 114. , that being charged by the Commissioners for taking into his private hands some jewels belonging to that monastery, which they called Theft and sacrilege, they pronounced him perjured, and so deposing him, extorted a private resignation. And it appears 
m Ib. f. 217. ● , that the Monks of Charterhouse, in the Suburbs of London, were committed to Newgate; where, with hard and barbarous usage five of them died, and five more lay at the point of death, as the Commissioners signified 
n Ib. f. 217. ● ; but withal alleged 
o Ib f. 217. ● , that the suppression of that House, being of so strict a Rule, would occasion great scandal to their do, forasmuch as it stood in the face of the world, infinite concourse from all parts coming to that populous City, and therefore desired that it might be altered to some other use. And lastly, that 
p Ib. f. 133. b.  under the like pretence of robbing the church (wherewith the before specified abbot of fountains was charged) the Abbot of Glastenbury, with two of his Monks, being condemned to death, was drawn from Wells upon a Hurdle, then hanged upon the Hill called the Tor (near Glastenbury) his Head set upon the Abby-gate, and his Quarters disposed of to Wells, Bath, Ilchester, and Bridgwater. Nor did the Abbots of Colchester and Reading speed much better, as they that shall consult our story 
q Life of H. 8. ut suprà p. 442.  of that time, may see: And for farther terror to the rest● some Priors, and other ecclesiastic persons, who had spoke against the King's supremacy (a thing then somewhat uncouth, being so newly set up) were condemned 
r Ib. p. 391.  as traitors and executed.  
And now that all this was effected; to the end it might not be thought, that these things were done by a high hand, the King having 
s Ib. p. 398.  protested that he would suppress none without consent of Parliament, a Parliament 
t 30. H. ●.  being called April 28. Anno 1539. to confirm these Surrenders so made, as hath been said, there wanted not plausible insinuations to both Houses, for drawing on their consent with all smoothness thereto; the nobility being promised large shares in the spoil, either by free gift from the King, easy purchases, or most advantageous Exchanges; and many of the active gentry, advancements to honour, with increase of their estates: all which, we see, happened to them accordingly: And the better to satisfy the vulgar, was it represented 
u Coke Instit. part. 4. p. 44.  to them, that by this deluge of wealth the Kingdom should be strengthened with an Army of 40000 men, and that for the future they should never be charged with Subsidies, fifteen, Loans or common Aides. By which means the Parliament ratifying the before specified surrenders; the work became completed; for the more firm settling whereof, a sudden course was taken to pull down and destroy the buildings, as had been before upon that dissolution of the smaller Houses, whereof I have touched: Next to disperse a great proportion of the lands amongst the Nobility and gentry, as had been projected, which was accordingly done 
w Vide Pat. de an. 30. H. 8. ; the Visitor general having told 
x Life of H. 8. ut suprà. p. 376.  the King, that the more had interest in them, the more they would be irrevocable.  
And lest any domestic stirs, by reason of this great and strange alteration should arise, rumours 
y Ib. p. 442.  were spread, that Cardinal Poole laboured with divers Princes to procure forces against this realm, and that an Invasion was threatened; which seemed the more credible, because the Truce concluded betwixt the Emperor and the French King was generally known, neither of them wanting pretence to bring an Army hither. And this was also seconded by a sudden journey of the King unto the Sea-coast; unto divers parts whereof he had sent sundry of the Nobles and expert persons to visit the Ports and places of danger; who failed not for their discharge● upon all event to affirm the peril in each place to be so great, as one would have thought every place had needed Fortification. Besides, he forthwith caused his Navy to be in a readiness, and Musters to be taken over all the Kingdom: All which preparations being made against a danger believed imminent, seemed so to excuse this suppression of the abbeys, as that the people, willing to spare their own purses, began to suffer it easily, especially when they saw order taken for building of such Forts.  
But let us look a little upon the success; wherein I find 
z Ib. p. 456. , that the said Visitor general (the grand Actor in this tragic business) having contracted upon himself such an Odium from the nobility, by reason of his low birth, though not long before made Knight of the Garter, Earl of Essex, and Lord high Chamberlain of England; as also from the Catholics, for having thus operated in the dissolution of the abbeys, that before the end of the before specified Parl. wherein that was ratified, which he had with so much industry brought to pass; the King, not having any more use of him, gave way to his enemy's accusations; whereupon, being arrested 
(a 13. Junii 32. H. 8.)  by the Duke of Norff. at the council-table, when he least dreamt of it, and committed to the Tower, he was condemned 
b Ib. p. 457.  by the same Parliament for heresy and Treason, unheard, and little pitied; and on xxviiith of july, viz. 4. days after the Parliament was dissolved, had his Head 
c Ib. p. 462.  cut off on Tower-Hill. Nor did many of the Reformers speed much better; for Fire and faggot happened to be their portion, even within the same King's time, as whosoever looks into the story of those days may see.  
And as for the fruit, which the people reaped, after all their hopes built upon those specious pretences, which I have instanced, it was very little: For plain 
d Ib. p. 456●  it is, that Subsidies from the clergy, and fifteen of all Lay men's goods were soon after exacted: And that in Edward 6. time the Commons were constrained to supply 
e Stat. de an. 2. & 3. E. 6 cap. 36  the King's wants by a new invention, viz. Sheep, clothes, Goods, Debts, etc. for three years: which Tax grew so heavy, that the year following they prayed 
f Stat. 3. & 4. E. 6. cap. 23.  the King for mitigation thereof. Nor is it a little observable, that whilst the Monasteries stood, there was no Act for relief of the Poor, so amply did those Houses give succour to them that were in want; whereas in the next age, viz. 39ᵒ Eliz. no less than xi. Bills were brought into the House of Commons, for that purpose.  
But fearing that this digression hath been too tedious, I return.  
These nuns, being thus disposed of, and the House demolished, it was not long ere that the lands were dispersed; for in 36 H. 8. the site and demesns, with the whole Lordship of Polesworth, were sold 
g Pat. 36. H. 8. p. 26.  to Francis Goodere Gentleman, which Francis had issue Sir Henry Goodere Knight his son and heir (a Gentleman much accomplished, and of eminent note in this county, whilst he lived; having suffered imprisonment 
h Annal. Eliz. per. Camb. in An. 1571. & 1573.  in behalf of that magnanimous Lady, marry Queen of Scotland, of whom he was a great honourer) who had issue two daughters only, scil. Frances and Anne, the one married to Sir Henry Goodere Knight, son and heir to Sir William (brother to the before specified Sir Henry) the other to Henry Rainsford of Clifford in Com. Glouc. Which last mentioned Sir H. Goodere, left four daughters, viz. Lucy married to Sir Francis Nethersole Knight, a Kentish Gentleman of an ancient House, sometime Orator for the university of Cambridge, and at the time of that his marriage, Agent for K. James with the Princes of the Union in Germany (of whom the King of Bohemia was chief) as also secretary to the Q. of Bohemia, and by them often employed back again to the Court of England, where he was of note by his actings and sufferings in their majesty's service.  
The other, viz. Elizabeth, to Samuel Roper, a counsellor at Law, of Lincolns-Inne (of whom I have made mention in Monks-Kirby) marry to Samuel Hildersham, a worthy Divine, Rector of West-Felton in Com Salop, and Anne to john Kingston Dr of physic.  
Which Sir Francis, at the special instance of his said Lady, who bore a great affection to this Town, in regard it had been possessed by her Family from her great-grandfather's time, having erected a convenient fabric of stone, therein, for a School-House, on the front whereof both his own and her Arms are cut, with this Inscription, 
Soli Deo Gloria.  
Schola Pauperum  
Puerorum. Puellarum.   
In further accomplishment of her pious desires, hath lately enfeoft six gentlemen of the country thereabouts, and seven Divines, of the impropriate Tithes of Waverton, Dordon and Pooley, as also of a Rent-chardge of Xl. marks per annum issuing out of Holt-Hall, and Freasley, and six yard land in Waverton before specified, all of the yearly value of Cxl li. per annum at the least (which is more than the whole impropriate Tithes of this Parish do amount unto) for a liberal maintenance of a Schoolmaster and Schoolmistris to teach the Children of the Parish, viz. the Boys to write and read English, and the girls to read and work with the Needle, and both to be instructed in the principles of the true Christian Religion: And the residue to be employed to such charitable uses, as he may in his life time find most conducing to advance the knowledge and practice of true religion, and most beneficial to the Poor of this place; and afterwards he shall by his last Will and Testament declare: And in default of his so doing, that his said trusties, or the major part of them, may increase the maintenance of the Vicar of Polesworth for the time being, for whom he is now building a fair House, there; or set up another School to teach the three learned Languages to the Youth of this Parish; or relieve poor Widows and Fatherless Children of deceased Ministers, that have been learned, godly, and painful in their lives, or set out poor Apprentices of this Town; Or grant exhibitions to the poor scholars aforesaid, towards the sending them to the university of Cambridge, and to be there maintained, as they shall find most expedient in all, or any of these, and likely to be continued in perpetuity.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Edith) was in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) rated 
i MS. in Scac.  at xxii. marks; but the vicarage at no more than one mark: which vicarage in 26 H. 8. was valued 
k MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 57 b.  at X. li. over and above two shillings allowed for Procurations and synodals. I am of opinion, that the fair Spire-steeple here, was built by the last Sir Richard Herthull of Pooley, about King Ric. 2. time; partly for that I find on each side the same, a little below the Embattlements, the Coat of Herthull, cut in large shields, upon the frieze; and partly for that the carved work on the Buttresses, resembleth that, which is upon his Monument within the Church.  
Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Langt. f. 6. ●  D. Hen. fill. Joh. de Polesworth Pbr. 4. Cal. Dec. 1301.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Northb. f. ●8. b.  Ric. Granger Pbr. 6. Id. julii 1349.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Ib. f. 62. a.  joh. Hitch●ok Cap. 3. Non. junii 1358.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Street. f. 25 a  Rog. de Womburne 14. Aug. 1378.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Sk. f. 5. b.  Steph. de Overton 7. Febr. 1390.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Burgh. f. 19 a.  Thom. Wymundham Cap. 24. Aug. 1407.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Ib.  joh. Hychekin Cap. 27. Sept. 1407.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Bull. f. 8. b.  joh. West Cap. 2. Aug. 1419.  Abbatissa & conu. de Polesworth. 

Str. & P. f. 15. b.  D. joh. Bower Cap. 13. Martii 1537.  Hugo down, & alii ex concess. Abb. & conu. de Polesworth. 

Samps. & B. f. 10. a.  D. joh. A●kyns Cap. 2. Junii 1557.  Eliz. Regina. 

Ib. f 47. b.  joh. savage Cler. 26. Martii 1578.  Eliz. Regina. 

Bund. B.  Ric. Latimer Cler. 9 Febr. 1583.  Carolus Rex. 

Morton bund. incert.  Thom. Milli Cler. in Art. Bac. 12. Oct. 1625.   
On the South side of this Church, there is a place for the including of an anchoress, of which there was one, called Margaret Salle, who had a Confessor assigned 
* Bowl. f. 90. b.  to her by the Bishop in 36 H. 6.  
Before I proceed to speak of the particular Hamlets, formerly mentioned, I must take notice of two other places, situate within the precincts of Polesworth only; the one called the hermitage, and the other, the chapel of Hoo.   

The hermitage.  
THis, being built of Stone, is still extant, and near the roadway leading from Polesworth to Tamworth; under the end whereof, is a fair Spring, running from a Rock; which Spring I take to be it whereof I have already made mention by the name of S. Edith's Well in bosco de Povele; for the grounds thereabouts were an Out-wood, Pooley-Park being not made till King Henry the seventh's time, as I shall show anon. Those that lived Heremitically at this place, were women, as it seems; for in the window of this little Cell, are the pictures of such, in surcoats of arms, as I have here expressed.  
The chapel of Hoo, 
situate betwixt Polesworth and Grendon.   
THis (now demolished) was dedicated to S. Leonard, and endowed 
l Ex autog. penès Walt. Chetwin ar.  with land by Roger de Grendon, in King H. 1. or King Stephen's time, whose successors had the patronage thereof, Roger de Grendon, a younger son of that family, being admitted 
m Ex autog. penès Walt. Chetwin ar.  thereto by G. Muschamp Bishop of Coventre and Lichfield, in King John's time, at the presentation of Sir Robert de Grendon Knight, whose son, scil. Robert, gave 
n Ex vet. membr. penès praef. W. C●  it to the nuns of Polesworth (as in my discourse of him in Grendon, I have already showed) for the maintenance of two Priests to celebrate Divine Service daily therein, for the soul of the said Robert, and of William de Bray (his Grandfather, by the mother) sometime Lord of Shenston, and all the faithful deceased: Which service was accordingly performed, till the dissolution of that monastery; for in 26 H. 8. it appears 
o MS. penès S.A. eq. aur f. 55. b. , that the Priests serving therein had a stipend of ten pounds per annum.   

Badsley-Endsor.  
THis is now commonly reputed a Parish of itself, but is, in truth, a member 
p Esc. 21. E. 4. n. 67.  of Polesworth, and in the Conqueror's Survey 
q Domesd. lib.  written Bedeslei, being then certified to contain two hides, having Woods of a mile and a half in length, and half a mile in breadth, all which were then valued at x s. In King Edward the Confessor's days, one Brictric had 
r Domesd. lib.  it; but at the time of the before specified Survey, Turchil de Warwic was possessor thereof, whose Tenants then held it: Soon after which, it came to Henry de Newburgh, the first Earl of Warwick of the Norman line, as the most of the said Turchil's lands did, and was given 
s Cartul. Warw. Come f. 53. b.  to the Monks of Geroudon in Com. Leic: by Roger Earl of Warwick, son and successor to the said Henry; which Monks, within a short time after, rendered 
t Ib.  all their right therein, to William Earl of Warwick, son and heit to the same Roger; in consideration 
u Ib.  whereof, he gave them ten marks of silver, and released to them the service of half a Knight's Fee, due from Geffrey de Clinton, and Robert de Burton, and their heirs, for that part of Ibstoke, which the said Monks held: So that in 12 H. 2. the said Earl, having 
w Lib. rub. f. 104. a.  it in his own hand, past it soon after, to Helias the son of Geffrey Sauvage: which Helias died without issue (as I guess) for it appears 
x Ex autog. penès T. Leving gen.  that the same Earl confirmed it to Geffrey Sauvage, Brother to the said Helias & his heirs, to be held by the service of one knights Fee.  
How this service was transmitted to Harecurt, I have not seen; but that it was so, is evident; for Robert de Harecurt made title 
y Rot. P. 10. R. 1.  thereto in 10 R. 1: After which, scil. both in 
z Testa de N.  36. and 
a Esc. 49. H. 3.  43 H. 3. as also in 
b Esc. 9 E. 2.  9 E. 2. and so downwards, it appears to have been held immediately of the Harecourts, who held it over of the Earls of Warwick. Neither is it less clear, that it went, by a daughter and heir of Sauvage, to Ednesoure, (and thereupon had the addition of that name, for distinction thereof from another Badsley in this county) as the Descent in Baginton will succinctly show: as also that it divolved to Herthull, and from Herthull to Cokain, by the like means. Which Family of Cokain had their chief seat at Pooley in this county (where I have placed their Descent) and continued Lords hereof, till that Edward Cokain Esquire (afterwards Knight) about the beginning of King James his reign, sold the manor and some Fermes to Francis Leving Gentleman (whose son and heir Thomas now enjoys it) and the rest to several other persons.  
Here is an ancient chapel, dedicated to S. Nicholas, which belonged 
c Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3 m. 22.  to the nuns of Polesworth, and had a message and half a yard-land pertaining 
d Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3 m. 22.  thereto.   

Dordon.  
THis being originally a member of Polesworth, and therewith possessed by the Marmions, of Tamworth-Castle, was granted 
e Lib. rub. f. 104. b. Esc 20. E. 1. n. 36. , together with part of Waverton, unto Roger de Grendon, by Robert Marmion in H. 1. time, to hold by the service of one knights Fee. But in the beginning of E. 1. time, it was in the hands of William Bagot, of Hide in Com. Staff. who by his Deed 
f Ex autog. in cartophilacco D. Episc. cou. & Lich.  bearing date at Eccleshale the Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary, ann. 1274 (2 E. 1.) sold the inheritance thereof, for Xl, marks of silver, unto Roger de Meulend then Bishop of Coventre & Lichfield reserving the Rent of a pair of Gloves or a penny, at Easter, to Sir Ralph de Grendon and his heirs, for all service, suit of Court, and demand whatsoever. After which, it was not long ere it came to the hands of the Lords of Grendon again; for I perceive 
g Ex autog. penès Walt Chetwin ar.  that in 22 E. 1. Ralph de Grendon, son to the before specified Sir Ralph, had it: From whom the greatest part of it is divolved, with Grendon, to the family of Chetwin, and enjoyed by them at this day: But the Inhabitants thereof are within 
h Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10.  the Leet of Polesworth.   

Freseley.  
THis was also very anciently belonging to the Marmions, being originally a member of Polesworth, as I guess; by one of which family I conclude that Robert de Kaily or his Ancestor, became at first, enfeoft of it; for it appears 
i Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  that Robert Marmion, who lived in H. 2. time, calls that Robert his Knight, in respect he held of him by military service; and confirmed 
k Ex autog. penès S. Roper ar.  the grant of Freseley Mill; which the said Robert had made to the nuns of Polesworth. This Robert de Kaily gave and sold to 
l Ex vet membr. penès Ric. Leves. mil. de balneo.  the Canons of Lilshull, in Com. Salop. full two parts of this Village, disposing 
m Ex vet membr. penès Ric. Leves. mil. de balneo.  his body to sepulture in that monastery; and having no issue, left the inheritance of the rest to his Sisters; whereof one was married 
n Ex Regist. de Lilshull penès eund. R. Leveson.  to Simon de Whitacre, of Whitacre-superior, in this county, and the other to 
o Ib. p. 59  one Richard de Pakington, who 
p Ib. p. 59  ratified her Brother's grant: But wanting the like Confirmation from the former, there grew suits betwixt Sir Simon de Whitacre Knight, grandchild to the said Simon, and the Canons of Lilshull, for part of that land: which suits being accorded in 
q F. levat. Craft. Anim. 25. H. 3.  25 H. 3. he released unto them all his title & claim thereto.  
Notwithstanding which Release, jordan de Whitacre, son and heir to the said Simon, after his Father's death, taking advantage of those turbulent times, scil. the Baron's wars, entered upon the same lands again, and died possessed of them; in so much as Philippe his widow, who shortly after became the wife of james de Astley, retained them in her hands, till another Agreement 
r Ex praef. Reg. de Lilshull.  being made betwixt the said Canons and her; unto which, Richard de Whitacre her son and heir assented, they had quitted 
s Ex praef. Reg. de Lilshull.  their right thereto. And yet did not this bind the said Richard de Whitacre, but that he began a new suit for those lands; whereupon a Jury was returned 
t Ib.  for trial thereof, yet before it came to be so decided, they grew to a final accord; which being made in 21 E. 1. he 
u Ib.  released, once more, all his right and interest to those lands: So that afterwards they enjoyed them till the general dissolution by King Henry the viiith but then coming to the Crown, they were 
w Pat 35. H. 8. p 15.  granted out, in 35 H. 8. by the name of the manor of Fresely, unto james Leveson Merchant of the Staple, to be held in Capite by the xxth part of a Knight's Fee: which James, the same year, 
x Ib. p. 3.  aliened part of them, to one john Beck.  
That which remained to the Whitacres (as hath been said) into which the Free warren granted 
y Cart. 41. H. 3. m. 14.  to Simon de Whitacre in 41 H. 3. extended, came 
z Claus. 6. H. 4. in d. m 33.  at length, to Alan Waldeiffe, by an heir female of that Family, as the Descent in Whitacre showeth; and afterwards to Poultney, as it 
a Populwell q. 8.  seems; but it being so small a proportion, I have not farther taken notice of it.   

Hall-End.  
OF this place I have not seen any thing till K. Ric. 3. times, that it came 
b Ex autog. penès T. Corbin gen.  by a daughter and heir of Sturmie to the Family of Corbin, whose ancient seat is at Corbins-Hall, within Swinford-Parish in Com. Staff. where most of them have had their residence: but their Descent 
c Ibid. , since they had to do here, I have added.  

Nich. Corbin 1 R. 3.- Johanna filia & haeres Joh. Sturmie. 

Ric. Corbin 20. H. 8.- Anna filia & haeres Thomae Ramsey de Hitcham in Com. Buck. 

Thomas Corbin obiit an. 1584.- Anna filia Will. Repington de Amington ar. nupta 31 H. 8. 

Georgius Corbin ob. 25. Sept. 1636.- Maria filia Will. Faunt de Foston in Com. Leic. ar. 

Thomas Corbin obiit .... junii 1637.- Winifreda filia Gawini Grosvenor de Sutton-Colfield. 

Henricus.  
Georgius.  
Thomas Corbin natus .... Apr. 1624.  
Leticia.              

Dodenhale.  
THis is a depopulated place, and did totally belong to the nuns of Polesworth; part thereof being given 
d Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10.  to them about H. 3. time, by William Sauvage, sometime Lord of Pooley; and the rest by 
e Esc. 21. R. 2. n. 71.  Richard Dodenhale Merchant of Coventre, in 21 R. 2. In consideration whereof, the said nuns, by their public Instrument 
f Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  dated 12. Apr. 1. H. 4. granted, that there should be every day and night, a special Collect said for the same Richard in their chapterhouse, in such sort as they used to do for their other Benefactors; and at his death, his name registered in their martyrologue, as also his anniversary kept with Placebo and Dirige; and solemn mass celebrated for the soul of Henry Dodenhale, sometime Merchant, and for the said Richard, with Beatrice, and Alice, his wives, their Parents, Benefactors, and all the faithful deceased, over and besides the night of S. Thomas the Martyr: and likewise one Collect once a year, for the said Henry, Richard, Beatrice, and Alice, their Parents and Benefactors, for ever. And lastly, that at the celebration of the anniversary of the said Henry, Richard, Beatrice, and Alice, on the Feast-day of S. Thomas the Martyr's translation, all the nuns present thereat, to have xii. Eggs in the name of a Corrodie, for their faithful performance of that Office.   

Pooley.  
THis, as a member of Polesworth, did anciently belong to the Marmions of Tamworth-Castle; and being originally given 
g Ex autog. penès Astonum Cokain Bar.  by Marmion to Burdet in feeferme, for the Rent of x● s. yearly, was soon after granted from Burdet to Sauvage, as appears 
h Ab exempl. ejusdem inter Collectanea Will. Burton ar.  by a Confirmation made from Geffrey Sauvage to William Burdet in 10 H. 3. Which passages from Marmion to Burdet, and Burdet to Sauvage, were about King Stephen's time; for Osanna than abbess of Polesworth, with the consent of her fellow nuns, granted 
i Ex autog. penès prae●. Fr. N.  to Helias the son of Geffrey Sauvage, a chapel here, but without Service, as also a Chapell-yard; in consideration whereof he gave to that Covent, the inheritance of four Acres of the best Meadow-ground in this Village, promising to pay yearly, during his life xii d. upon S. Edith's Altar, on the day of her festival; and bequeathed his body, wheresoever he should departed this life, to be buried in the Church of Polesworth. Which Agreement 
k Ex autog. penès praef. Fr. N.  was so made, in the presence of Roger de Clinton, than Bishop of this diocese. But this tenure in Fee-Ferm, did not long continue; for it is 
l Ex autog. penès prae●. A. C.  evident, that Robert Marmion (whom I take to be the man that first granted it to Burde●) did, in consideration of x. marks in the nature of a Fine; and the yearly payment of a Sore-Spa●hawk to himself and his heirs, release the said x s. annual Rent, unto Geffrey Sauvage (brother and heir of the said Elias.) And moreover, that the same William Burdet acquitted 
m Ex autog. penès Joh. Ferrer ar.  to Sir Philip Marmion, all his right in the Homage and services of William le savage (successor to the before specified Geffrey) for these lands in Povele; which from thenceforth were held immediately of the Marmions, by the service of the said Sore-Sparhawk, 
n Esc. 13. E. 1. n. 5. Esc. 19 E. 2. n. 53.  or two s. to be paid at the Feast of S. James the Apostle, in the nature of a Socage tenure.  
But by a daughter and heir of Sauvage (as the Descent in Baginton manifesteth) it came, in process of time, to Sir Thomas de Endeshoure, of Endeshoure in Com. Derb. who, sometimes residing here, obtained a special licence 
o Ex autog. penès prae●. A. Cokain.  from Pope Urban the ivth for to build a chapel within the precincts of this Lordship, and to have a Priest for celebration of Divine Service, and administering the Sacraments therein, by reason of the floods at sometimes, especially in Winter, which hindered his access to the Mother-Church: Howbeit, in the Family of Endeshoure it rested not two Descents, ere by an heir female it came to Herthull, in whose male line it continued for divers ages; and at length divolved to Cokain, by 
p Claus. 5: H. 5. in d. m. 18.  Eliz. the daughter and heir of Sir Richard de Herthull Knight, wife to Edm. Cokain Esquire. From which Edmund and Elizabeth, is ●inea●ly descended Sir Aston Cokain Baronet, now Lord of this manor.  

joh. Cokain de Ashburne in Com. De●b. 44 E. 3. 

Edm. Cokain are 5 R. 2. Eliz. filia & haeres Ric. de Herthull militis. 

joh. Cokain miles obiit 16 H. 6.- 
c Ex coll. W. Burton ar.  Isabel filia Hug. Shirley mil. 

Will. Cokain, à quo Will. Cokain eq. aur. Alderm. Civi● London, temp. Regis jacobi.  
joh. Cokain ar. obiit 20 H. 7.- 
d Ex autog. penes prae●. A. C.  Anna filia Ric. vernon mil. 

Thomas Cokain cesus per ...... Burdet, vivente patre.- 
f Ex Coll. praef. W. B.  Agnes filia Rob. Barlow. 

Thomas Cokain miles obiit 28 H. 8.- 
g Ex autog. penès praef. A. C.  Barbara filia joh. Fitz-Herbert Remem. Regis H. 7. 

Franciscus' Cokain ar. 28 H. 8.- 
h Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer. ar.  Dorothea filia & cohaeres Thomae Marrow servientis ad legem. 

Thomas Cokain factus miles apud Leith per Edw. Com. Hertf. 36 H. 8.- 
i Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer. ar.  Dorothea filia Humf. Ferrer mil. nupta. 31 H. 8. 

Franciscus Cokain duxit Annam fill. Valentini Knightley mil. & obiit s. prole 38 Eliz.  
Edw. Cokain frater & haeres, obii● anno 1606.- Jana filia Nich. Ashby. 

Thomas Cokain ar.- Anna filia joh. Stanhope de Elvaston mil. 

Aston Cokain Baronettus. anno 1655.- .... filia Gilberti Kniveton de Mircaston in Com. Derb. Bar. 

         

k Ex autog. penès praef. A. C.  Alicia ux. Edw. Litleton 36 H. 8.          

e Ex autog. penes prae●. A. C.  Alicia ux. Rad. Shirley mil,      

a Ex autog. penès Astonum Cok●in Bar.  Joh Cokain de Bury-Hatley in Com. Bedf. 


b Ex autog. penès Astonum Cokain Bar.  Regin. Cokain 4 H. 5.       
These Cokains, being Derbyshire Gentlemen originally, and of a very ancient Family, had their chief seat at Ashburne in that county: But it seems that Sir john Cokain Knight, son and heir to the before specified Edmund and Elizabeth, made his residence here at Pooley, for some time; for it is evident, that in 13 H. 4. when he was to go into France in the King's service (in aid 
q T. Wals. in an. 1311.  of the D. of Or●eans against the D. of Burgundy) he made his Will 
r Ex autog. penès prae●. A. C.  at this place, which bears date the Thursday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas the Apostle, the same year; whereby it appears, that having enfeoff Sir john Dab●id● court Knight and others, in his manor of Badsley-Endsor in this county, to the end that a certain sum of money might b● raised out of the profits thereof, for payment of us ●●o●s, and towards a marriage portion for 〈◊〉 Elyn, he directed, that then his said 〈◊〉 should make an estate thereof, unto Io 〈…〉 his son and heir, and the heirs of his 〈…〉 appointed, that if the said John did happen to 〈…〉 ●ssue, it should be amortized, to find as many Priests, singing to the world's end, for his soul, his wives, his Children, and all his Ancestors ●ouls, as the Rent thereof would reasonably maintain; viz. in S. Marie-Chapell at Polesworth, five pounds to one Priest; in S. Marie chapel near Ashburne seven marks to another Priest, and the remnant to be spent in Wax, Vigils, and Almesdeeds, on the Eve and day of his obits.  
But after this voyage, he lived many years; for certain 
s P●t de 〈…〉 d  it is, that he was a Justice of Peace in this Shire, from 5 H. 5. till the end of that King's reign, and a Commissioner 
t Pat. 6. H. 5. p. 1. in d. m. 8.  of Array, in 6 H. 5. This Sir john Cokain, bore 
u Ex autog. penès joh. Ferrer ar.  the arms of his mother's family, for the most part, scil. Argent two Barrs vert, she being an eminent heir; and 
w Esc. 16. H. 6. n● 40.  died in 16 H. 6. leaving issue John 
x Esc. 16. H. 6. n● 40.  his son and heir, and William 
y Ex V●●it. Com. De●b. in O 〈◊〉 Arm.  a younger son, from whom Sir William Cokain Knight, Alderman of London, in King James his time, deduced his descent. Which Sir William was father to Charles (erected to the dignity of Viscount Col●in by the late King Charles) now residing at R●shton in Northamptonshire.  
Of the last mentioned John, I find that he had issue Thomas; who dwelling here at Pooley, and having difference with Thomas Burdet of Bromcote Esquire, his near neighbour, so irritated him with affronts, that he was slain by Burdet, in his passage to Polesworth-Church, as the tradition is. Which unhappy accident, fell out in his Father's life time, so that Thomas his son, upon the death of John, the grandfather, in 20 H. 7. became heir; who being a brave spirited Gentleman, and with King H. 8. at 
z In●er. Tum. apud. Ashburne.  the Seiges of Therovene and Tourney, was then 
a In●er. Tum. apud. Ashburne.  Knighted. This Sir Thomas built the Mannour-House, here at Pooley, of Brick (as is yet to be seen) having in 22 H. 7. imparked 
b Inq. super Depo●. 9 H. 8.  the Woods lying Westwards thereof; but by his Testament 
c Dingley. q. 4.  bearing date 4 Apr. 28 H. 8. bequeathed his body to sepulture in our Lady's choir, at Ashburne (where his Ancestors lie interred) before the Image of S. Modwen, appointing that his Executors should cause a tomb of Marble to be made there, for him; which was accordingly performed, with this Inscription thereon.  
Here ch●sted in this tomb, and closed in this Clay  
Doth lie Sir Thomas Cokain Knight, and must till judgement Day.  
This martial man so bold, and eke this warlike wight  
At Tyrwyn and at Turney siege was dubbed a worthy Knight:  
Three goodly Houses he did build, to his great praise and fame,  
With profits great and manifold belonging to the same:  
Three Parks he did impale, therein to chase the deer,  
The lofty Lodge within this Park he also builded here.  
He did his House and name renew, and ●herestore,  
Which others had with negligence in time decayed before.  
This virtuous Knight had issue male three sons of manly port,  
And eke three daughters virtuous and married in this sort;  
The eldest to her husband had a Knight of worthy same,  
Sir William Basset Lord of Blore he called was by name.  
To Vincent Lowe of Denby Squier the second married was,  
The third to Robert Burdet squire, as fate did bring to pass.  
The body of this worthy Knight shall never come to Hell,  
But yet in tomb of Marble-stone, till, judgement day shall dwell.  
To which Sir Thomas succeeded Francis, and to him Sir Thomas, who resided frequently here, in Queen Elizabeth's time, being a Gentleman of eminent note in those days: but since, his Descendants have seldom dwelled at this place.  
I now come to that part of Polesworth-Parish, lying on the North side of anchor.   

Stipershill.  
THe place which bears this name, is situate on the Northern side of anchor, a little above Polesworth, where the ground hath a natural and steep descent to the River; and by the form of an old entrenchment, seems to have been a little Fortification. Till Edw. 3. time, I have not seen any thing of its name; but then being 
d Ex autog. penès joh. Lisle ar.  written Stipurnshull, it was made use of, by the Lords of Tamworth-Castle, for the keeping of their Threeweeks-Court, as it had been (I presume) in the Marmions' time: Which Court continued so kept there, for a long time after, as by several Records 
e Esc. 2. H. 4. n. 41. Esc. 6. H. 5. n. 47. Esc. 14. H. 7 Esc. 20. H. 8. Esc. 1. & 2. Pb. & M.  appeareth, all the Tenants of that Fee, doing their suit and service there: but now it is usually kept no more than twice in the year.   

Waverton.  
THis had its name originally, from the high situation; Waver and Over, importing one and the same with suprà; and being a member of Polesworth, belonged to the Marmions of Tamworth-Castle; for it appears 
f Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m 10. per. Insp.  that Robert Marmion and Milisent his wife, gave all their demesn lands lying therein, to the nuns of Polesworth in H. 1. time, or thereabouts; and enfeoffed ᵍ Robert de Grendon of certain lands in this Village, which lands are by an heir female, come (with Grendon) to the Chetwins. Several other parcels there were, which sundry persons held afterwards of the heirs of Marmion; viz. 
h Esc. 49. E. 3. n. ●7.  the Culies' of Rad●live in Com. Leic. The heirs of john de Langdon, and Will. de Fago, and likewise Roger Hilary, though to whom these were first granted will be hard to discover.   

Bramcote.  
THat this was originally a member of Grendon, and so consequently possessed by the first Henry de Feriers, need not to be doubted; neither that R●ger de Grendon, or his Ancestor, was very anciently enfeoffed thereof by the same Henry: for I find 
i Ex autog. penès Fr. N●thersole mil.  that Walkeline, a younger son to that Roger, being seated here, assumed it for his surname; and that it was held 
k Testa de N.  by his Descendants, of the heirs of Ferrer, by half a Knight's Fee: the posterity of which Walkeline, bore 
l Ex autog. penès S. Roper. ar.  the arms of Grendon, scil. two Cheverons, but the colours I know no●. Of these, William, son to the said Walche●ine ● was a benefactor to the nuns of Polesworth, by the gift 
m Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 2. m. 10. per Insp.  to them, of one yard land, and four acres, lying in this village (which grant, Robert his son confirmed) and bestowed 
n Ab exemppl● 〈◊〉 conce●● pen●● W. 〈…〉  upon the Monks of Aucote, a Meadow called Bramcote-Meadow; but with Proviso, that he and h●● heirs, might be toll-free for the Corn they should grind at Aucote-Mill.  
To the said Robert succeeded William, surnamed the Grendon, in the possession 
o Ex autog. pen●s D. & Cap. Lich.  of this manor (whom I take to be his brother.) From which William at length descended 
p Ex autog. pen●● Fr. ●ur●et Bar.  Sir Thomas de Grend●n Knight, that left issue Margaret his daughter and heir, first the wife 
q Ex autog. pen●s Fr. Bur●et Bar.  unto ..... charnels, and afterwards of Thomas Malorie. Which Margaret in her last widowhood, passed away all her title in this manor, unto I●hn charnels of Snarkeston E●quire, her son and heir, and to the ne●s of his body lawfully begotten, as appears by her Deed 
r Ex autog. pen●s Fr. Bur●et Bar.  bearing date, here at Bramcote, the Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew the Apostle 7 H. 6. From which John descended William charnels, who in 6 E. 4. sold 
F. levat. craft A●●m. 6. E. 4.  it unto Thomas Burdet Esquire, Ancestor to Sir Francis Burdet baronet, (the present owner thereof) as by the pedigree in Arrow doth appear, where I have spoken historically of that ancient Family, whose Seat was for many ages at that place, till Conway, by an heir female, had it: Since which time, till the marriage of Sir Thomas Burdet baronet, with I●●e, daughter and heir to William Franceis of Formark in Com. Derb. Esquire (a Lady of singular endowments they resided here; but now have made cho●se of Formark, before specified, for their principal Mansion.   

Austrey.  
HAving now done with that large Parish of Polesworth, I come to Austrey, whereof I find, that W●l●ric Spot, (the Founder of Burton-Abby in Com. Staff.) was possessed 
t Ex Regist. de Bu●●on penes Will. D. Paget.  in the time of King Aethelred, viz. about Lx. years before the Norman Conquest; as also that it was by him given ᵘ to the wife of one Morcar: but afterwards it came to Leofrike Earl of Mercia, (of whom in Coventre I have spoke) which Leofrike 
w Domesd. lib.  gave two hides thereof to the Monks of Burton before mentioned. Of the residue, after the Norman Invasion, did 
x Domesd. lib.  Henry de Ferrer hold two hides and a half, and Nigel de Albingi five hides and a half; which five hides were 
y Domesd. lib.  in the hands of eight Theines, in Edward the Confessor's ●or's days, the Church standing within the compass of them: But in the Conqueror's Survey 
z Domesd. lib. , where the value of the whole, is rated at v li. x s. (scil. that which belonged to Burton-Abby xxx s. That which Henry de Ferrer had, xx s. and that which Nigel de Albingi held, iii li.) it is written Aldulvestre●; the last syllable thereof being British, discovering its great antiquity; and the former, that it was originally so called from some ancient possessor thereof.  
Of what the Monks of Burton had, with other additions given by several persons afterwards, they continued possessed till the dissolution of that monastery: But of the residue, neither were the posterity of Henry de Ferrer, nor of Nigel de Albingi long owners: For Hugo fill. Ricardi (of whom I have spoke in Hatton) had 
a Ex praef. Regist. de Burton ●. 71. a.  it in H. 1. time; In whose male line it rested, so long as the same did last; and afterwards, by Margery and Maude sisters and coheirs to Hugh fill. Willielmi, grandchild to the before specified Hugh (as the Descent in Hatton showeth) it divolved to other Families, the said Maud, wife of Stephen de Nerbon, making partition 
b Ib. f. 72. a.  thereof, with Thomas de Clinton, grandson to her sister Margery. Which partition being so made, the moiety belonging to Maude, descended to Margery de Nerbone, her daughter and heir, who gave 
c Ib. f. 72. a.  all her said purpart to the Monks of Burton before mentioned, in pure alms; Osbert de Clinton, a younger son to the said Thomas (unto whom, it seems, that the other part was by his Father assigned) confirming 
d Ib. f. 79. b.  the grant. Which Osbert died without issue, as I guess; for it is plain enough, that his purpart of Austrey came 
e Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 15.  to the posterity of Thomas, his elder brother, who were Lords of Maxstoke (as the pedigree in Maxstoke and Colshill showeth) and so descended to Edward Lord Clinton; who by his Deed bearing date 6. Febr. 31 H. 8. sold 
f F. levat. term. Pasch. 32. H. 8. Ex autog. penes R. Leveson de balnco mil.  this manor unto james Leveson of Wolverhampton in Com. Staff. Esquire, who gave 
g allen q. 47.  it in marriage (inter alia) with Eliz. his daughter, unto Walter son and heir of Sir Edward Aston Knight: From whom descended Sir Walter Aston Knight of the bath, who in 1. Caroli (or about that time) sold it to the Tenants.  
But that wh●ch the Monks of Burton had here, coming to the Crown, at the general dissolution of the Religious Houses in 30 H. 8. was in 33. of that King's reign, given 
h Pat. 33. H. 8. p. 4.  to the Collegiate-Church of Burton before specified (for King Henry, having outed the Monks, placed a Dean and secular Canons in their room.) But this Collegiate-Church, soon following the fate, which the abbeys had, being likewise dissolved in 37 H. 8. the King, by his Letters 
i Pat. 37. H. 8. p. 16.  Patent bearing date 31. Jan. the same year, granted this manor (for by that name it is passed) unto Sir William Paget Knight, and his heirs, to be held in Capit●●, by the xxth part of a knights Fee. Which Sir William by the name of William Lord Paget of Bendesert (for so he had been created) by his Deed 
k Esc. 13. Eliz.  dated 30. Dec. 1. & 2. Ph. & M. sold it unto the Lady Elianore Brereton, widow, sometime wife of Sir William Brereton Knight, and to Richard Brereton Esquire her son and heir, to the use of them the said Elianore and Richard, and the heirs of the said Richard. From which Richard it descended 
l Esc. 13. Eliz. ut suprà.  to George his son and heir, late of Ashley in Cheshire, who died 
m Esc. 30. Eliz.  seized thereof in 30 Eliz. leaving William his son and heir above nineteen. years of age.  
The Church (dedicated to S. Nicholas) was in 55 H. 3. given 
n F. levat. Craft. Ascens. 55. H. 3.  by Osbert de Clinton, son of Thomas, to the Monks of Burton: and in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
o MS. in Scac.  at xuj. marks, as also appropriated 
p Street. f. 70. b. Pat. 1. H. 5. p. 5. m. 9  to that Religious House, by Pope Urban the sixth, in 2 R. 2. In 26 H. 8. the vicarage was rated 
q MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 57 a.  at viij li. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Thomas de Clinton miles, & Williel. de Cherlecote. 

Ex autog. penès D & Cap. Lich.  Philippus de Assellis anno 1248.  Abbas & conu. de Burton. 

Langt. f. 6. b.  D. Will. de la Warde 10. Cal. Febr. 1303.  Abbas & conu. de Burton. 

Northb. f. 22. b.  Ric. de Staunton Cap. 4. Cal. junii 1328.  Abbas & conu. de Burton. 

Ib. f. 24. a.  Rog. de Baukewell Cler. 4. Id. Febr. 1330.  Henr. de Northwell Patronus hac vice. 

Ib. f. 36. b.  joh. de Deping Pbr. 3. Id. Maii 1340.  Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 

Street. f. 18. ●.  D. Ric. Lucas Pbr. 2. Oct. 1369.  Patroni Vicariae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
Rob. Lucas Pbr. 2. Oct. 1378. 
Ib. f. 26. a.   Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
joh. Ivelyth Cler. 20. Nou. 1404. 
Burgh. f. 14. b.   Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
Will. battle Cap. 27. Junii. 1413. 
Ib. f. 33. a.   Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
Ric. hazard Pbr. 11. Apr. 1429. 
Heyw. f. 22. b.   Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
joh. Alisawndre 9 Febr. 1437. 
Ib. f. 36. a.   Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
Ric. Parker 3. Julii 1438. 
Ib. f. 36. b.   Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
Henr. Fulcock 5. Martii 1501. 
Bowl. f. 206. a.   Abbas & Conventus de Burton. 
Will. Darley in art. Magr. 12. Febr. 1524. 
Bl. f. 12. b.   Ric. Coton gen. & alii ex concess. Abb. & conu. de Burton. 
D. Thom. Farmer Cap. 7. Sept. 1542. 
Str. & P. f. 18. b.   Sim. Harcot ar. 
Ranulphus Orton 19 Aug. 1567. 
Str. & P. f. 18. b.   Humfr. Ferrer ar. ex concess. Roberti Comitis Leic. 
Rog. Molde Cler. 8. Oct. 1583. 
Bund. B.   jacobus Rex Angliae, etc. 
Rob. Bostok Cler. 10. Junii 1619. 
Morton bund. incert.   jacobus Rex Angliae, etc. 
Mich. Bostok Cler. 3. Nou. 1620. 
Morton bund. incert.   jacobus Rex Angliae, etc. 
joh. Prior Cler. in art. Bac. 7. Nou. 1623. 
Morton bund. incert.     

Newton.  
THis seems to have been originally, a member of Sekindon, as by what I shall say, when I come to speak of the Church, will appear; for there is no mention of it in the Conqueror's Survey; and till 5 H. 2. it being 
r Rot. P. 5. H. 2.  in the King's hands, was for that respect called Newton-Regis; but then granted 
s Rot. P. 5. H. 2.  to Geffrey Sauvage, it continued to his Descendants whilst the male line lasted, and afterwards to the sisters and coheirs to the last William (as the pedigree in Baginton manifesteth) Howbeit, the second Geffrey, was exposed to a defence 
t Rot. P. 7. R. 1.  of his title thereto, in 7 R. 1. against Thomas de Arden; the service 
u Rot. P. 12. H. 3. Rot. P. 29. H. 3.  by which he held it, being half a knights Fee. But by heirs female, coming to Ednesoure and Meinill, I find, that in 13 E. 1. Thomas de Ednesoure, and Philippe de Meinill, jointly claimed 
w Rot de Quo W.  a Court-Leet, with Assize of Beer, Gallows, and Free warren therein, by the grant of King H. 2. all which were allowed. From which said Thomas (son of Thomas, by Lucia, one of the Sisters and coheirs to the said Will. le Sauvage) the one moiety thereof descended to the Herthulls, of whom in Baginton I have spoke, and from Herthull, after divers Descents, to 
x Claus. 5. H. 5. in d. m. 18.  Cokain, as the Descent in Pooley manifesteth: in which Family it continued till Sir Edward Cokain (grandfather to Sir Aston Cokain Baronet now living) sold it.  
But from the before specified Philippe (the second sister and coheir of Sauvage) the other moiety came to the Meinills of Derbyshire ● she being the wife 
y Esc. 43. H. 3.  of Hugh de Meinill (of Langley-Meinill in that county, where the chief seat was) sometime Steward 
z Ex autog. penès Joh. Ferrer ar.  to William de Ferrer Earl of Derby, and continued in that line for divers Descents, Sir Hugh Meinill great-grandchild to the said Hugh and Philippe, having in 24 E. 3. a Charter 
a Cart. 24. E. ●. n. 8.  of Free warren ●inter alia) in all his demesn lands here. To which Sir Hugh succeeded 
b Esc. 37. E. 3. n. 49.  Sir Richard, and to him Sir Ralph, who died 
c Esc. 12. R. 2. n. 35.  in 12 R. 2. without issue male, whereby his four daughters became heirs to the estate; viz. Joane 
d Ib. , first married 
e Esc. 22. R. 2. n 41.  to john Staunton, and afterwards 
f Claus. 31. H. 6. m. 17. in d.  to Sir Thomas Clinton Knight, Elizabeth to 
g Esc. 22. R. 2. n. 41.  William Crawshawe, Margaret 
h Esc. 22. R. 2. n. 41.  and Thomasine 
i Esc. 22. R. 2. n. 41. ; betwixt whom Partition being made, it was allotted 
k Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  to Elizabeth; by which means it came to Sir Ralph Shirley of Staunton-Harold in Com. Leic. Knight, with 
l Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  Margaret her daughter and heir, by the said John; and did continue in that family, till that Sir Thomas Shirley Knight, a younger son to Sir George Shirley Baronet within these few years, sold it to the Tenants.  
The Church (dedicated to the Assumption of the blessed Virgin) was in H. 2. time but a chapel 
m Ex autog. penès W. Burton ar.  to Sekindon, and in an. 1291. (19 E. 1.) valued 
n MS. in Scac.  at viij. marks. In 39 E. 3. upon some difference, which arose betwixt the Parson of Clifton-Camvile in Com. Staff. and the Parson of this Church, touching the perception of certain Tithes, I find, that it was by Robert de Stretton then Bishop of this diocese, thus 
o Street. f. 13. b.  accorded; viz. that of all Calves; Colts and Lamb●, belonging to the Inhabitants of Newton, and falling within Clifton-Parish; as also for the M●lk of the Kine, there calving, the Parson of Clifton should thenceforth receive according to the custom of the country, id est, for a Colt a penny, a lamb a half penny, and for a Calf with the Milk of the Cow i d. ob. And that the Parson of Newton and his successors, should receive the Tithe wool, wholly, and the tithe of pigs, and other living things depasturing in the said Parish of Clifton. In 26 H. 8. this rectory was valued 
p MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 59 a.  at xiv li. xuj d. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.  
Patroni Ecclesiae. 
Incumbentes, etc.  D. Ric. de Herthull miles. 

Langt. f. 27. b.  Thomas de Poule Subdiac. 17. Cal. Dec. 1307.  D. Hug. de Meygnill miles. 

Ib. f. 79. a.  joh. de la Warde Cap. 6. Id. Apr. 1320.  D. Ric. de Herthull miles. 

Northb. f. 54. a.  Rob. de Aldeport Cap. Cal. Febr. 1350.  D. Ric. de Herthull miles. 

Street. f. 13. b.  Will. de Blaby Pbr. 2. Cal. jan. 1364.  D. Rex, ratione custod. terr. etc. Ric. Meignil defunct●. 

Ib. f. 26. a.  Rob. de Sekindon Pbr. 4. Martii 1378.  D. Ric. Herthull miles. 

Ib. f. 28. b.  Nich. de Sekindon Cap. 12. Oct. 1381.  Thom. de Sekindon Rector Eccl. de Blechingley, & Ric. de Sekindon Rect. Eccl. de Ol●on. 
Rob. de Sekindon Pbr. 10. Nou. 1388. 
Sk. f. 3. a.   Tho. de Greseley miles, & alii, hac vice patroni. 
D. Will. Childecote ult. Julii 1406. 
Burgh. f. 18. a.   D. joh. Cokain miles, hac vice patronus. 
joh. Kempe Pbr. 18. Feb. 1425. 
Heyw. f. 17. a.   Rad. Pole justice. D. Regis & joh. Gresley miles. 
joh. Neuton 21. Maii 1458. 
Bowl. f. 26. b.   Will. Compton miles, ratione minoris aetat, Fr. Shirley. 
D. Will. Leson Cap. 26. Aug. 1517. 
Bl. f. 8. a.   Thomas Cokain gen. ex concess. Barb. Cokain, jure juncturae. 

Str. & P. f. 15. a.  D. Edw. Bowear. Cap. 17. Feb. 1537.  Franc. Shirley de Stanton-Harold ar. 

Samps. f. 43. a.  D. Rob. Tarleton Cler. 20. Apr. 1552.  Thomas Cokain miles. 

Samps. & B. f. 30. b.  Thom. Shepard Cler. 28. Jan. 1561.  Rad. Shirley ar. 

Ib. f. 44. b.  Christophorus Hodgson Cler. 22. Oct. 1572.  Dorothea Barwell vidua ratione concess. Georgii Shirley ar. 

Overall bund. A.  Ric. Orgell 17. Nou. 1617.    

Sekindon.  
THis place is famous for a memorable battle fought thereat, in the year from our Saviour's Incarnation DCCLVII. betwixt Cuthred, King of the westsaxons, and Ethelbald King 
q R. Hoved, ●. 234. a. n. 50.  of the Mercians, wherein the same Ethelbald was slain by 
r Ib. f. 231. a. n. 30.  Beornred one of his own military Commanders, and buried 
s Hist. Ingulphi Croil. f. 486. a. n. 20  in the monastery of Repandune (now called Repton in Derbyshire) not far distant. But Beornred had little enjoyment of that rule, which by the death of Ethelbald, he expected; for within a short space, he was 
t W. Malm. f. 14. b. n. 30.  cut off by King Offa, who succeeded the said Ethelbald in the Kingdom of Mercia.  
In the Conqueror's time, the Earl of Mellent was possessed 
u Domesd. lib.  of the greatest part of this Village, whereof two hides and a half, one Lewinus than held of him, in which there were Woods of half a mile in length, and three furlongs in breadth, all having been 
w Domesd. lib.  the freehold of Celred, and Godric, in Edward the Confessor's days: Other two hides and a half, did Godric hold 
x Domesd. lib.  of him, at the same time (whose inheritance it had been before the Norman Invasion.) In which part, there were Woods of the very same extent as aforesaid, and a Mill; Half whereof pertained to this part, and a half to the other. But the last two hides and half, Ingenulfus and Arnulfus held 
y Domesd. lib. , which also had been of the said Godric's inheritance. Besides these particular parcels, so possessed by the Earl of Mellent, Will. fill. Corbucionis (of whom I have spoke in Studley) held at 
z Domesd. lib.  that time, two hides and a half, here, by one Jubellus, his undertenant; whereof one Ernvi had been owner before the Conquest: All which joined together, were valued at v li. x s.  
But by the said Earl of Mellent, or Robert Earl of Leicester, his son, was the Father of Richard Bruton, as I guess, enfeoft of a good proportion hereof; for I find 
a Ex autog. penès S. Roper. ar. , that the said Richard, by the consent of Hamon, his Brother, (about the 24th of King H. 2. reign) sold it to William de Camvile and his heirs, by the name of Domus de Secchendona, for Xl. marks of silver, to be held in Capite of the Earl of Leicester: unto which grant, young King Henry (scil. son of H. 2.) gave his 
b Ib.  assent. To this William de Camvile, succeeded William, who being thus possessed of the Mannour-House (for so I take it, the word Domus here imports) obtained, ere long, a grant 
c Ex autog. penès Fr● Burdet Bar.  from Aubreda Marmion, his mother, of the fourth part of a Knight's Fee in this place, which was of the Fee of Leicester, and then held by the said William in demesn; and another fourth part likewise, from her, of the Fee of Warwick: as also 
d Ex autog. penès Fr● Burdet Bar.  half a Knight's Fee more, lying here, and in Weston, which Simon de Bercheston held: In consideration whereof, he the said William gave her Xl. marks, and discharged her of xx. marks more, due to the Monks of comb, for to perform the anniversary of William de Camvile her husband: One of which fourth parts, did Geffrey Marmion (father to the said Aubreda) hold of 
e Ib.  Robert Bossu sometime Earl of Leicester: But all of them were afterwards held 
f Testa. de N.  (though by what agreement, I find not) by the heirs of the said William de Camvile, of the Earls of Warwick.  
Of these Camviles, the last that had to do here, was Gerard, whose daughter 
g Cartul. Warw. Com. f. 186. b.  and heir Elizabeth, wife to Robert Burdet, brought this Lordship to that family: Which Robert, being so possessed thereof, obtained a Charter 
h Cart. 1. E. 3. n. 2.  for Free warren (inter alia) in all his demesn lands here, bearing date at worcester 25 Dec. 1 E. 3. From whom (as the pedigree in Arrow showeth) is lineally descended Sir Francis Burdet Baronet, now Lord of this manor.  
Scarce a furlong from the Church, North-wards, & upon an ascending ground, is yet to be seen a notable Fort, made after a circular form; the dimensions whereof (though much less than what they were at first, by reason that the Earth is so shrunk down) are yet, as followeth; viz. The breadth of the outer Ditch, at the top xx. foot, and at the bottom x. foot. The depth of it xii. foot. The diameter within the bank CCXCvii. foot. On the North-side of it (opposite to the entrance) there is a round Hill, artificially raised, of xlii foot in height, which at the top is xxiii. foot in breadth; and whereupon, as it should seem, some Watch-Tower hath formerly stood. By the country people, it bears the name of a Castle; whose tradition is, that it was anciently the Burdets, and pulled down in King Hen. 2. time, by William Burdet, for the structure of that little monastery at Aucote (hard by) which, as they report, he founded, to expiate the murder of his wife: But having not seen, that the Burdets were so long since possessed of this Lordship, I somewhat doubt the truth thereof.  
Patroni Ecclesiae de Sekindon. 
Incumbentes, etc.  Thomas de Kamvile Dominus de Sekindon. 

Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  Hugo de Folvile Cler. anno 1251.  Guido de Bellocampo Com. Warw. ratione minoris aet. filiae & haer. D. Gerardi de Camvile defuncti. 

Langt. f. 7. a.  Will. de Brymsgrave Accol. 10. Cal. Apr. 1305.  Henr. de Campvill. 

Ib. f. 37. a.  Henr. de Newton Pbr. 4. Cal. nou. 1311.  joh. Burdeth miles. 

Northb. f. 27. a.  joh. de Thurstynton 18. Cal. Maii 1333.  Thom. de Bellocampo Com. Warw. 

Ib. f. 49. a.  Ric. Colet Accol. 12. Cal. Oct. 1349.  Thom. de Bellocampo Com. Warw. 

Street. f. 10. a.  Henr. de Wirley Pbr. 10. Cal. Dec. 1361.  D. Thomas Burdet miles. 

Sk. ●. 2. a.  Rog. Newbrugg Pbr. penult. Sept. 1387.  Thom. Mottelow, persona Eccl. de Arrow & alii. 

Burgh. f. 27. a.  Alanus de Thame Cap. 3. Jan. 1410.  Thom. Mottelow, persona Eccl. de Arrow & alii. 

Ib. ●. 28. a.  Will. de Erdington 28. Apr. 1411.  Thom. Mottelow, persona Eccl. de Arrow & alii. 

Heyw. f. 4. b.  Rob. Evynton Pbr. 13. Martii 1421.  D. Thomas Burdet de Arrow, miles. 

Ib. ●. 37. b.  Nich. Cowper Pbr. 28. Apr. 1439.  Thomas Burdet ar. 

Ib. f. 44. a.  Rob. Burton Canon. Regularis 10. Martii 1445.  joh. Burdet ar. 

Bowl. f. 131. a.  joh. Baker Cap. 13. Febr. 1491.  joh. Burdet miles. 

Bl. f. 7. b.  D. Thomas Chare 6. Julii 1521.  Thomas Burdet ar. 

Ib. f. 17. b.  D. Will. Lawnslyn 8. Julii 1530.  Thomas Burdet ar. 

Samps. & B. f. 29. b.  Will. Heys Pbr. 5. Aug. 1560.  Thomas Burdet ar. 

Ib. f. 47. b.  joh. Barwell Cler. 13. Febr. 1577.  Tho. Burdet de Bramcote arm. 

Overall bund. A.  Henr. Cowper Cler. 20. Febr. 1617.  Thomas Burdet Baronettus. 

Morton bund. incert.  Sam. Wollaston ult. Julii 1629.   
The Church, in anno 1291. (19 E. 1.) was valued at ...... but in 26 H. 8. at 
* MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 57 a.  Cxvi s. over and above ix s. vi d. allowed for Procurations and Synodals.   

Shuttenton.  
OF this place there is no particular mention in the Conqueror's Survey, it being then involved with Sekindon, and of that part (as I guess) which the Earl of Mellent then possessed; from whom, or his son Robert, surnamed Bossu, Earl of Leicester, was William Burdet enfeoft thereof; who, upon his Foundation of the monastery at Aucote, on the other side the River, gave 
i Ex vet. membr. penès S. Archer. eq. aur.  it wholly thereunto, excepting those lands called Coppenhull, which he had disposed of to the Nuns of Polesworth. At that time it was 
k Ib.  written Schetynton, and continued a pretty Village till about the beginning of King H. 8. time, that the Monks of Aucote depopulated 
l Inq. super Depop. 9 H. 8.  six messages and two cottages therein (which I take to be a third part thereof) After the dissolution of which monastery, it continued in the Crown, till 34 H. 8. but then did the King pass 
m Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 3.  it away, unto Thomas Lord Audley chancellor of England (inter alia) in exchange for other lands; who, the next year following, sold 
n Pat. 35. H. 8.  it, together with the site of the said priory of Aucote, unto joane Robinson, the widow of George Robinson of London, Mercer: Since which time, it hath passed with Aucote to such particular persons, as I have there manifested.  
The Church was very anciently appropriated 
o Burgh. f. 166. b.  to the Monks of Aucote, and in 26 H. 8. valued 
p MS. penès S. A. eq. aur. f. 57 b.  at Xl s. But upon the grant of the rectory, together with the site of the priory of Aucote, unto Thomas Lord Audley, in 34 H. 8. there was vi li. per annum reserved 
q Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 3.  for a Curate to serve therein.  
I cannot find, that there hath ever been any more than one Presentation to this Church, & that was by the Prior of great Malvern in anno 1341. Aucote being a Cell subordinate to that monastery. Which Prior of Malverne presented one Richard, than Prior of Aucote, thereto; who was instituted 
r Northb. f. 37. b.  14 Cal. Aug. in the year abovesaid.   

Aucote-Priorie.  
THis place, being originally a member of Sekindon, and with Shuttenton obtained from the Earl of Leicester, by William Burdet, was in anno 1151. (scil. 5 H. 2.) granted 
s Ex praef. vet. membr. penès S. Archer eq. aur.  therewith, to the Monks of great Malvern in Com. Wigorn. upon condition, that they should send two of their Covent, to serve in the Church here, from the Feast of S. Michael, till that time twelvemonth; and the next year following, to add unto them, two more: And moreover, that afterwards, so soon as the building of the monastery here, cou●d be completed; according to the capacity thereof, more Monks to be received therein, by the advice of the Abbot of Westminster, and other Religious Persons, of these parts; and the Prior to be constituted always by the Prior of Malverne before specified. Unto which agreement so made, betwixt the said William Burdet, and Roger, than Prior of Malverne, in the presence of the before mentioned Abbot of Westminster, as also the Abbots of S. Alban and Malmesburie, Robert Earl of Leicester, amongst others, was a witness.  
The occasion whereupon this little monastery was founded, is said to be this; viz. that the said William Burdet, being both a valiant and devout man, made a journey to the Holy Land, for subduing of the infidels in those parts; and that his Steward, whilst he was thus absent, solicited the chastity of his Lady, who resisted those his uncivil attempts with much scorn: whereupon he grew so full of envy towards her, that so soon as he had advertisement of his Master's arrival again in England, he went to meet him; and to shadow his own foul crime, complained to him of her looseness with others: Which false accusation so enraged her husband, that when he came home, and that she approached to receive him with joyful embraces, he forthwith mortally stabbed her; and that, to expiate the same unhappy Act, after he understood the truth, he built this Monastery. Of this story though I have nothing but by tradition, yet that he was the Founder hereof, is most certain, from what I have before expressed; and doubtless that Monument, situate in an Arch of the wall, on the North side of the Church here at Aucote, is for him; which is only a plain freestone, covering the Coffin wherein his Body resteth, curiously embossed with the sculpture of a large Crosse.  
The Benefactors that this priory had, were but few, that I find; viz. Robert de Bramcote, who gave 
g Ex autog. penès Fr. Bu●det Bar.  a Meadow called Bramcote-Meadow; and William Burdet, grandchild to the Founder; who having conferred 
h Ex autog. penès Fr. N●●herlo●● eq. aur.  thereunto the Rent of xii d. issuing out of a certain tenement in Aucote, for the maintenance of a lamp, to burn before the Altar of our Lady in the Church here, of S. blaze, when he lay upon his deathbed, added 
i Pla●. 14. E. 3. Term. .... rot. 3.  the grant of half a yard land, and a Water-Mill lying in Radelive in Com. Leic. So that all the revenues belonging thereto, were by the Survey 
k MS. penès S.A. eq. aur. f. 59 b.  made in 26 H. 8. valued at no more than xxxiv li. viij s. Out of which Lx s. being yearly paid to the priory of Malverne (whereunto it was a Cell) xx s. to Sir Humphrey Ferrer Knight, then high Steward thereof, and other Reprizes, which in the whole amounted to vi li. two s. x d. left the clear yearly value, but xxviii li. vi s. two d. In so much as it being exposed to dissolution by the Statute of 27 H. 8. and so coming to the Crown, was 
l Pat. 34. H. 8. p. 3.  granted out, in 34 H. 8. (together with Shuttenton) unto Thomas Lord Audley, Lord chancellor of England, and by him to 
m Pat. 35. H 8.  joane Robinson widow, who died 
n Esc. 2. Eliz.  seized thereof in 1 Eliz. leaving William her son and heir. Which William had issue 
o Esc. 5. Eliz.  Thomas, who mortgaged it with Draiton-Basset in Com. Staff. to one William Paramour a Londoner: After which it was not long, ere that Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester, coveting that fair Lordship, obtained Paramour's title, and so justling out Robinson, past this, with Shuttenton unto Queen Elizabeth in exchange for other lands: so that, ever since, it hath been in the Crown.   

Tamworth.  
FOllowing the stream of anchor, a little lower, I come to its confluence with Tame, that gives denomination to Tameworth, the most eminent Town, for situation and antiquity on this side the county; of which, but the one half, including the Castle, is in this Shire; the Villages of Bole-Hall, Glascote, Stretford, Wilnicote, Stanidelf, and Amington, lying Southwards of the River, and Pericroft on the North, being members thereof. A place this is, participating chief of the commodities which the Wood-land affordeth, being almost environed by it, and watered with delightful Rivers, whereby the bordering Meadows are plentifully enriched; yet not wanting a spacious champain near at hand, for farther profit and pleasure; so that divers of the Mercian Kings, invited (doubtless) by these advantages, had here a Pallace-royall, as their several Charters do manifest: Of which Kings, the first, that I find mentioned, was Offa; who granting lands in Sapie to the Monks of Worcester, concludeth thus 
p Ex Regist. wigorn. in bibl. Cotton. f● 203. ●. — Hanc autem praescriptam vicissitudinem terrarum, & meae donationis pro Domino libertatem, ego Offa Rex, sedens in regali Palacio in Tamoworthige secundo die Nativitatis Domini, in die Festivitatis beati Stephani Martyris, concedens donavi, Anno ab Incarnatione Christi DCCLXXXI. Indictione quarta. The next was Coenulf, whose Charter thus 
q Ib. f. 10. b.  ends— Actae est haec donatio anno DCCCXIV. Indict. septima, in vico celeberimo, qui vocatur Tomoworthig, etc. After him Berthuulf 
r Ib. f. 13. a.  in the year DCCCXLI. and lastly Burtherd 
s Ib. f. 19 a. b.  in the year DCCCLIV.  
And as these authorities do show, that it was by those Kings thus honoured, so is there not want of other, to manifest the large extent, and strength thereof: witness that vast Ditch, to this day called King's Ditch; which stretching forth in a straight line, from the River anchor, somewhat below Bowl-Bridg; then making a right angle, keepeth on its course parallel to the River, for the space of near four hundred paces; and so returning by another right angle, runs into Tame, below Lady-Bridg; whereby the ground, within the precincts thereof, is of a quandrangular form. Which Ditch, though much filled up in most places, appears to have been at least xlv. foot broad, as by measure I have observed.  
But such mischief, shortly after, did the 
t Lel. Itin. vol. 4. f. 189.  Danes make, by their several invasions, that this place was wasted 
u Ib.  and continued desolate, till that renowned Lady of the Mercians, Ethelfleda, (daughter to King Alfred, and Sister to King Edward the elder) after her husband's death, scil. in the year of Christ DCCCCXIV. restored 
w Annal. Math. Westm. Hist. Angl. Script. col. 834. l. 34.  it to its ancient strength and splendour; raising 
x Hist. MS. I Rous in Bibls. Cotton. p. 111.  a strong Tower, upon an artificial Mount of Earth, called the Dungeon, for defence against any violent assault thereof: upon which Mount, that building now called the Castle, hath of later times been erected: for the body of the old Castle stood below, towards the Mercate-place, and where the Stables at present are. And here it was, that the said famous Ethelflede departed 
y  Ib. this life nineteen. Cal. julii anno DCCCCXVIII. viz. five years before the death of King Edward her Brother: but in the Abbie-Church of S. Peter at Gloucester, of hers and her husband's Foundation 
z Ib. , she had 
a Ib.  sepulture.  
The next observable thing, which, in course of time I have met with, that concerns this place, is, that there was a monastery here: for by the Testament 
b Morast. Anglic p. 266. Col. 2.  of Wulfric Spot (Founder 
c Ib. Col 1. l. 59  of Burton-Abble in Com. Staff. about the year of Christ DCCCCXLIX.) it appears, that he gave 
d Ib. p. 268 Col. 1. l. 51.  thereunto certain lands in Langandune (scil. Langdon in Com. Staff.) But whether it was of Monks or nuns, or by whom founded, I never could as yet see good testimony. From these ancient times therefore, whereof so little light by history, is to be found, I shall now descend to those after the Norman Conquest; and for my more methodical discovery of such things as are most memorable, purpose first to speak of the burrow, by itself; for by that name it was heretofore called, and then of the Castle and its possessors.  
Of the burrow there is not any particular extent in the Conqueror's Survey, nor farther mention of it, than that ten Houses therein, were at that time belonging 
e Domesd. lib.  to the manor of Colshill in this Hundred, which was in those days part of the King's demesn: neither can I discover any thing of note, for a long time after, relating thereto, besides the Aid, and other advantages, which upon sundry occasions it yielded 
f Rot. P. de an. 1. Steph. Et 7.11. & 15. H. 2.  to the King; from the beginning of King Stephen's reign; that part, which is in this county, answering two marks for an aid 
g Rot. P. 15. H. 2.  in 15 H. 2. and in 
h Ex vet. membr. penès Camer. Scac.  21 H. 3. iv li. xuj s. for the Ferm thereof: yet was it ancient 
i Plac. coram R. term. Hill. 19 E. ●. rot. 13.  demesn of the Crown (id est belonging thereto in the days of King Edward the Confessor, or King William the Conqueror.) And till about the later end of King H. 3. reign, continued 
k Inq. per. Hundr. 4. E. 1. penest ● Camer. Scac.  in the King's immediate hand; but then was it let 
l Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 3.  to Philip Marmion (Lord of the Castle) for life, at the Rent of xxxiv li. vi s. ix d. per annum. Howbeit afterwards, the King had it again: Whereupon in 11 E. 2. it was granted 
m Rot. F. 11. E. 2. m. 11.  to Baldwin Frevile, during pleasure, reserving the old accustomed farm, viz. iv li. xuj s.  
Which Lease to Frevile, soon determined: For the King, having the same year given 
n Pat. 11. E. 2. p 1. ●. 31.  to the Inhabitants thereof licence to take Toll of all vendible commodities, to be brought thither, for the space of three years; scil. for every Quarter of Corn a half penny, etc. towards the charge of Paving the Town, the next year following, made a new grant 
o Rot. F. 12. E. 2. Pat. 4. E. 3. p. 1. ●. 32. per● 〈◊〉 Pat. 1. R. 2. p. 3. m. 2● Pat. 2. H. 5. p 3. m. ●●  thereof (I mean all this while, of that moiety in Warwickshire) unto the Inhabitants of the burrow, their heirs and successors, reserving to the Crown, the ancient farm, as above is expressed, and xx s. yearly increase, payable to his Exchequer at the days and terms, when the other used to be received; as also excepting all Tallages, Aids, and customs, as had formerly been paid out of it, in the times of his Progenitors. And in 14. of his reign, the time being expired for taking Toll, towards the Pavement of the Town, by the former Patent, renewed 
p Pat. 15 ● 2. p. 1. m. ●●.  it for three years more: yet this did not complete the Pavement, as appears by the sundry 
q Pat. 1● E 2. p. 3 17. Pat. 1. E. 3. ●. 26. Pat. 9 E. 3. p. 1. ●. 5. Pat. 14 E. 3. p. 1. m. 24.  other Patents granted to them afterwards, aswell by King Edward 3. as this King E. 2. for the same purpose, which in the margin I have cited.  
But besides this for Paving, did the same Inhabitants obtain a Charter 
r Cart. ●● E. 3. n. ●  from the King in 10 E. 3. for two yearly fairs here, the one upon S. George's day (viz. April. 23.) and three days after; the other on the Feast-day of S. Edward, and three days following: and in xx H. 6. procured another Patent 
s 〈◊〉 20. H. 〈…〉 n. 4. , for taking Toll of all vendible commodities coming hither, for the space of four years, towards the finishing of the Pavement, and repair of Bol-brigge.  
After which, I have not seen any thing more of ●t, that is considerable, till 3 Eliz. that the Queen, by her Letters 
* Pat. 3. Eliz. p. 1.  Patent bearing date at Westminster. 24 Dec. taking notice, that it had been a very ancient Mercate-town, and that the Inhabitants thereof, by the name of the Bailiffs and commonalty, had not only held it, time out of mind, of her royal Progenitors, in feeferme, by the Rent of v. li xuj s. per annum, but enjoyed divers Jurisdictions and privileges, aswell by prescription as by several Charters; which Charters, as they then suggested, had been either burnt, or casually lost, imploring her royal favour, that she would, for the better governing thereof, vouchsafe to make it a Corporation; did at that time, ordain it to be a Burrough Corporate, consisting of two Bailiffs; the one for that part of the town situate in this county, and the other for that part lying in Staffordshire; granting them liberty to have a Common Seal, and assigning Peter Bradoke, and Henry Draper the first bailiffs: As also that from thenceforth there should be xxiv. of the most substantial Inhabitants, assistants, to the said bailiffs; and called the principal Burgesses: which said bailiffs and Burgesses, to have power, as often as they should think fit, to call a Court of themselves, or the major part of them, there to consult and determine of all things tending to the well government of it; and to choose two Sergeants at Mace, for performance of all Proclamations, Arrests, etc. Which bailiffs to be Justices of the Peace within the same burrow.  
And moreover, that they should have power to keep a Court of Record upon Monday once in three weeks, there to hold Plea, etc. after the usage of the city of London. And likewise a gaol for the imprisonment of Felons and Malefactors: As also a weekly market every Saturday; and two fairs, the one on the Feast-day of S. George the Martyr and four days following; and the other on the Feast-day of S. Edward the King and Martyr and four days then likewise next ensuing. Granting further unto the said bailiffs for the time being, that they should be Clerks of the market, within the precincts of the burrow; and to have a Court-Leet twice in the year; scil. within the compass of a month after Michaelmass, and the like limit of time after Easter; as also power, to purchase, or receive by gift, lands to the value of Xl li. per annum, notwithstanding the Statute of Mortmain.  
And by another Patent 
† Pat. 30. Eliz. p. 4.  bearing date xo Oct. in 30. of her reigns gave the inhabitants of this burrow, immunity from being returned on Juries, except they held lands out of the compass thereof, and likewise to choose a Recorder; constituting Robert Devereux Earl of Essex their Steward; and granting them another fair yearly, to begin on the Feast-day of S. Swithin, and to endure for four days. At which time she founded an endowed a Grammar School here● but thereof, forasmuch as it is situate on the Staffordshire side, it concerns me not to speak. Closing up therefore, I shall observe, that forasmuch as 'tis not apparent by any of our public Records that the Saturday-Mercate was granted by Charter till now, it was held before by Prescription, and questionless from the very time that the Saxon Kings had their residence here (whereof I have already touched.) Nor it is to be doubted, but that the privilege, wh●ch they had in sending of Burgesses to Parliament, was of great antiquity, and used only by the like Prescription, in such sort as other the ancient Burroughs of this Realm did enjoy.   

The Castle.  
HAving now done with the burrow, I come to the Castle, touching the Foundation whereof I have already spoke. This being in the hands of King William, after his Conquest, was by him given (towards the end of his reign, as I guess) unto Robert Marmion, as my Story in Polesworth intimateth, and as is verified by an ancient window of this Church, where the same King, being depicted in his Robes of State and crowned, stretcheth forth his hand to him, holding a Charter therein, near the Gate of a fair Castle, an exact representation whereof I have in page 822. exhibited.  
Which Robert had issue Robert, unto whom King Henry the first, by his Charter 
t Pat. 27. H. 6. p. 1. m. 30. per. Insp.  dated at Canoc in Com. Staff. granted Free-warren in all his lands within this county, as Robert his Father had, and by name, here at Tamworth. This last mentioned Robert was possessed 
u Hist. MS. Rob. de Torneio in Bibls. Deuves. ●. 163. a.  of the strong Castle of Fontney in Normandy (which Castle Geffrey Earl of Anjou besieged and razed 
w Hist. MS. Rob. de Torneio in Bibls. Deuves. ●. 163. a. , in 4ᵒ Steph. because he held out Faleis against him:) and gave 
x Cart. 20. R. 2. p 3. m. 22. per. Insp.  the Church of Queinton in Gloucestershire to the nuns of Polesworth. Being a great 
y MS. in Bibls. Bodl Med. 20 f. 30. a.  adversary to the Earl of Chester in 8. Steph. he entered the priory of Coventre (near unto which the said Earl had a Castle, as I have elsewhere observed) and expelling the Monks, fortified 
z MS. in Bibls. Bodl Med. 20 f. 30. a.  it, making in the fields adjacent, divers deep Ditches, lightly covered over, to the intent, that such as should make approaches thereto, might be entrapped: but it so happened, that as he road himself to view the Earl's forces that began to draw near it, he sell into one of them, and broke his Thigh; so that he was forthwith seized on by a Common soldier, who immediatley cut 
a MS. in Bibls. Bodl Med. 20 f. 30. a.  off his Head.  
To him succeeded Robert, his son 
b Pat. 20. R. 2. p. 3. m. 22. per. Insp.  and heir; by whose Certificate 
c Lib. rub. ●. 104. b.  in 12 H. 2. it appears that he then held xi. Knight's Fees, whereof his Ancestor was enfeoft in H. 1. time; and three, which he had obtained since; for which, in 14 H. 2. he gave 
d Rot. P. 14. H. 2.  seven li. xii s. viij d. Aid, upon the marriage of Maud the King's daughter. This Robert was a Benefactor to the knight's Templar's as by his grant 
e Ex cod. MS. in Scac. penès Rem. R.  to them of Barston Mill, is manifested: as also in 33 H. 2. a Justice 
f Rot. P. 33. H. 2.  Itinerant in this county: and confirmed 
g Pat. 21. R. 2. p. 3. m. 22. per. Insp.  to the nuns of Polesworth, his Father's gift of the Church of Queinton: But in the beginning of H. 3. time, he died, leaving two sons, by several wives as it seems, both of them bearing the name of Robert. Of which Robert the younger gave 
h Rot. P. 2. H. 3.  the sum of 500 li. to the King, in 2 H. 3. for the custody of this Castle; and to have possession of the lands, whereof his Father died seized, until matters should be so settled, as that Englishmen might peaceably enjoy their lands in Normandy, and the Normans theirs in England, in regard that the dukedom of Normandy was seized 
i Hist. I. de Tillet. p. 159. & 160.  on by the French, about the beginning of King John's time, for the murder of Arthur Duke of Brittany; but with this condition too, that if Robert Marmion, his elder brother, 
Hist. Angl. Script. Col. 2420. n. 30.  should make his peace with the King (for, it seems, he then adhered to the French) and regain his inheritance here, in England, that then he should pay back to the said Robert the younger, 
Math. Paris. p. 283. n. 40.  so much of that sum, as the profits of the lands, of which he had received the issues, did fall short thereof: and that the said Robert should then enjoy the Lordships of Witringham, and Coningeby in Com. Linc. Queinton in Com. Glouc. and Berewic in Com. Suss. As also, that William his younger Brother, should have Torinton in Com. Linc. and lands to the value of X li. per annum in Berewic abovesaid; of all which they had special grants from their Father.  
And further, it was then concluded, that the said Robert the younger, should not only give the King good caution to keep this Castle, to his use, but upon occasion, deliver it up into his hands: For performance thereof, these were his sureties 
k Rot. F. 2. H. 3. in d. m. 6. ; scil. Nicholas de Verdon, Geffrey de Camvile, William de Hardreshull, Ralph fitz Ralph, Thomas de Ofirton, John de Culi, Richard Russell, Robert de la land, Robert de Passi, William de Fou, and Matthew de Charnels. All which being effected, he had the King's special Precept 
l Pat. 2. H. 3. m. 4.  to William de Harecurt (than governor thereof for the King) to deliver it up unto him. But it was not long after this, that Robert the elder made his peace; for in 5 H. 3. he had possession 
m Pat. 5. H. 3. m. 8.  of this Castle delivered to him, and the rest of his Father's lands, as appears by the King's signification 
n Claus. 5. H. 3. m. 19  of his pleasure therein to all that held of it by military service, or otherwise; as also to the Shiriff of this County. So that here I must leave the said Robert the younger, whose posterity flourished in Lincolnshire, for a long time after, and speak of the elder Robert.  
I am of opinion, that this Robert the elder, returned into Normandy in 17 H. 3. for in that year, did he pass 
o Cart. 17. H. 3. m. 2.  over the estate of all his lands in England, for seven years, unto Peter de Rupibus (that potent Bishop of Winchester, in those times) together with the custody of ●hilip his son and heir, for to marry him where he should think fit, without disparagement: whereupon, by the consent of the same Robert, and Philip, he made an assignation 
p Cart. 24. H. 3. m. 4.  thereof, unto William de Cantilupe. Of this Robert, I find no more, after that time, than his death, which happened 
q M. Westm. in an. 1241.  in 25 H. 3. But the said Philip became a person of no small account in the world; for having married 
r Rot. F. 27. H. 3. m. 9  Joane, one of the daughters and heirs to Hugh de Kilpeck, of Kilpeck Castle in Herefordshire (whose custody and disposal in marriage the said William de Cantilupe had 
s Rot. F. 27. H. 3. m. 9 ) in 33 H. 3. he was constituted 
t Rot. F. 33. H. 3. m. 5.  Shiriff of this County and Leicestershire, and governor 
u Pat. 33. H. 3. m. 4.  of the Castle of Sauvey: which office he held 
w Rot. P. de ijsd. an.  for three years, than next following: and at that time obtained a Confirmation 
x Cart. 33. H. 3. m. 5.  of the Charter of Free warren before mentioned, granted to his Ancestor by King H. 1. But in 36 H. 3. he was questioned 
y Claus. 36. H. 3. in d.  for sitting with Richard de Mundevill, and the rest of the Justices for gaol-delivery at Warwick, having no Commission so to do: for which, I do not find that the kin'gs' displeasure stuck long upon him, in regard he attended 
z Rot. F. 37. H. 3. m. 3.  him so soon after into Gascoin: upon his return from which voyage, he was taken Prisoner 
a M. Paris. p. 894.  by the French in Poicto●, with Gilbert de Segrave and divers other of the English nobility, notwithstanding that they had Letters of Protection from the French King.  
The next mention, that I find of him, is, that he was in 
b Pat. 41. H. 3. in d.  that Welsh expedition of 41 H. 3. and the year ensuing, had Summons 
c Claus. 42. H. 3. in d. , with divers other great men, to be at Chester, on the Eve of S. John Baptist well furnished with Horse and arms, to march into Wales, against Lewelin ap Griffith, then in Rebellion. In 45 H. 3. he had the like Summons to 
d Claus. 45. H. 3. in. d. m. 3.  be at London, with all the chief nobility, upon the morrow after Simon and Iude's day; in which year it was, that the defection of the Barons began farther to show itself, by their intrusion upon the King's authority, in placing 
e Pat. 45. H. 3. m. 3.  Shiriffs for sundry Shires of this realm: In which respect, this Philip Marmion, as a person in whose fidelity the King reposed much confidence, had by special Patent 
f Pat. 45. H. 3. m. 3.  the Counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, committed to his custody. And in 47 H. 3. had summons 
g Claus. 47. H. 3. in d. m. 13. , amongst other great men, to be at Hereford, upon the Monday after Candlemas day, well furnished with Horse and arms, to resist the power of the before specified Lewelin: so also 
h Ib. m. 7.  to be at Worcester on Lammas day next ensuing, in like sort accoutred, to the same purpose. Immediately whereupon, divers of the Barons put themselves in arms, to force the King's assent to those Ordinances, which they had made at Oxford, so much derogating from his regal power: who seeing himself overpowered, was necessitated to submit to the determination, which the King of France should make therein; and to bring in several of the Peers, and other eminent persons, to give Oath for his performance thereof; amongst which, this Philip Marmion was 
i MS. in Bibls. Bodl. [8. V 8. Th.] f. 137. a.  one; who likewise adhered stoutly to him throughout those turbulent times, which soon after ensued: For the next year following, he was at the 
k Ypod. N. p. 63. n. 40.  taking of Northampton; and in 50 H. 3. as a reward for his faithful services, had a 
l Pat. 50. H. 3. m. 3.  grant of all the King's demesns here in Tamworth, aswell in that part, which lies in Staffordshire, as of that in this county, as also in Wyginton, to hold during his natural life, for the Rent of xxxiv li. vi. s. ix d. And was made governor 
m Inq. per. Hundr. 4. E. 1.  of Kenilworth-Castle, immediately upon the render thereof, after that memorable six-months siege, whereof I have elsewhere spoke.  
In 13 E. 1. this Philip claimed 
n Rot. de Quo. W.  by Prescription, a Court-Leet, and Gallows, here at Tamworth, with all Weyfs found in a certain place called Asselonde, within this his manor: as also Free-warren in his demesn lands here, and in those belonging to the nuns of Polesworth; all which were allowed. And upon his death, which happened in 20 E. 1. it was certified 
o Esc. 20. E. 1. n. 36. , that he held this Castle of the King in Capite, by Knight's service, finding three Knights at his own proper costs, for xl. days in the wars of Wales; and that Joane the wife of William Mortein, Maud the wife of Ralph le Boteler, Joane the daughter of Ralph Cromwell and Mazera his wife; and joan Marmion, were his next heirs, as the Descent in the following page doth more plainly show. Which joan Mortein (being the eldest daughter) had 
p Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 55.  this Castle for her share, and died 
q Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 55.  seized of it, about three years after, leaving no issue, whereupon by Agreement 
r Rot. F. 24. E. 1. m. 20.  betwixt the rest of the coheirs, it was allotted to Joane the wife of Alexander Frevile. Which Alexander being brother and heir to Sir Baldwin Frevile Knight, of whose inheritance he had 
s Rot. F. 17. E. 1. m. 2.  fair lands in Norfolk and Herefordshire, died 
t Esc. 2. E. 3. n. 34.  seized thereof, jointly with his said wife, in 2 E. 3. leaving Baldwin his son and heir xxxvi years of age; who after the decease of his mother in 14 E. 3. doing his homage to the King, had full 
u Claus. 14. E. 3. p. 1. m. 27.  possession thereof.  
Which last mentioned Baldwin died 
w Esc. 17. E. 3. n. 3.  in 17 E. 3. leaving Baldwin his son and heir 26. years of age; who the next year following, did his Homage to the King, and had thereupon livery 
x Rot. F. 35. E. 3. m. 35.  of all the lands of his inheritance, lying in this Shire as also in the Counties of Hereford, Salop. Staff. Wigorn. Wiltf. Norf. and Suff. In 26 E. 3. he was a 
y Ex autog. penès Walt. Chetwyn ar.  Knight, and bore for his arms 
z Penès Joh. L'isle ar.  Or, a cross fleurè gules; and for his Crest, upon a Chapeu, the legs of a man, booted, spurred, and reversed, as appeareth by his seal 
z Penès Joh. L'isle ar. : but not long after this he altered it, and bore 
a Ex autog. penès Joh. Ferrer ar.  a Plume of feathers, in stead of the other. Of this Sir Baldwin, I further find, that he was in great esteem with Edward Prince of Wales (commonly called the Black-Prince) being for 
b Ib.  his approved fidelity and service, in 38 E. 3. made by him, his Steward of Xantoigne in France, for life: and in 46 E. 3. retained 
c Ib.  with the same martial Prince, by Indenture, to serve 

Rob. Marmion, temp. Regis Will. Conq. 

Robertus Marmion temp. H. 1.- Milisear. 

Robertus Marmion 12 H. 2. obiit 2 H. 3. 

Rob. Marmion senior ob. 25 H. 3. 

- Maria ux. 2. 

johanna primò nupta Thomae Ludlow mil. secundò Henrico Hilary.   

Philippus Marmion ob. 20 E. 1.- Johanna filia & cohaer. Hug. de Kilpeck 27 H. 3. 

johanna ob. 23 E. 1. sine prole.  
Mazera ux. Rad. Cromwell. 

johanna consangu. & una haeredum Philippi Marmion 20 E. 1. Alex. Frevile 20 E. 1. 

Baldw. Frevile obiit 17 E. 3.- Elizabetha 3 E. 3. 

Eliz. soror & cohaere joh. de Monteforti mil. ux. 1. Baldw. Frevile mil. ob. 49 E. 3.- Johanna filia ●●● Domini Strange 46 ●. 3. 

Baldw. Frevile mil. ob. 11 R. 2.- jocosa filia Joh. Botetourt mil. 11 R. 2. 

Baldw. Frevile miles, obiit 2 H. 4.- Johanna filia Thomae Greene mil. 11 R. 2. 

Baldw. Frevile mil. ob. s. prole 7 H. 5.  
Elizabetha 7 H. 5. Thom. Ferrer filius secundogeni●us Will. D. Ferrer de Groby. 

Thomas Ferrer miles obiit 22. Aug. 14 H. 7.- 
a Ex autog. penès praef. I. ●errers.  Anna filia Leonardi Hastings de Kirby, soror Will. Domini Hastings. 

joh. Ferrer miles, obiit vivente patre.- 
b Ex autog. penès praef. I. Ferrer.  Matilda filia joh. Stanley de Elford mil. 

joh. Ferrer miles, consangu● & haeres Thomae Ferrers militis 14 H. 7.- 
e Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Dorothea filia Will. Harper de Rushall in Com. Staff. ar. 


f Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Margareta filia Thomae Picot servientis ad legem ux. 1.- 
g Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Humfr. Ferrer miles, obiit 13 Sept. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.- 

joh. Ferrer arm.   


g Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Humfr. Ferrer miles, obiit 13 Sept. 1. & 2. Ph. & M.- 
h Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Dorothea filia & cohaer. Thomae Marrow. Seru. ad legem, nupta 32 H. 8. 


i Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Barbara nupta 31 H. 8. 


k Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Dorothea ux. Edw. Holt ar.  
Humfridus Ferrer miles obiit 5 jac.- 
l Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Anna filia Humfr. Bradburne de Lee in Com. Derb. nupta 5 Eliz. 

Walt. Thomas Edw.  
joh Ferrer miles obiit .... 1633.- Dorothea filia joh. Puckering militis Custodis magni Sigilli Angliae. 

Humfr. Ferrer miles, obiit ..... Sept. 1633.- Anna filia joh. Pakington de ails borough in Com. Wigorn. equ. aur. secundo nupta Philippo Comiti de Chesterfield. 

joh. Ferrer natus .... anno 1629.    
Francisca ux. Joh. Pakington eq. aur.  
Anna ux. Sim. Archer. eq. aur.  
jana ux. Thom. Rous Bar.    
Elizabetha● Catherina. Brigita. Susanna.    

m Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  Edw. Henr. Thomas, Georgius.       

Dorothea filia & cohaer. Thomae Marrow. Seru. ad legem, nupta 32 H. 8.- Franciscus Cokain primus maritus.        

c horn q. 25.  Leonardus Ferrer 12 H. 7.  

d horn q. 25.  Rad. Ferrer Decanus Eccl. Coll. de Tamworth 12 H. 7.      
Margareta primò nupta Hug. Willoughby mil. secundò Ric. Bingham mil.-  
Eliz. filia Joh. de Botetourt de Weoley mil. nupta 27 E. 3. ux. 1.- Jecosa ux. Rogeri Aston.- Ida filia .... Clinton 35 E. 3.              
Matilda ux. Rad. le Boteler. 20 E. 1.         

Robertus Marmion 12 H. 2. obiit 2 H. 3.- Philippe 5 H. 3. 

Rob. Marmion jun. 2 H. 3. 

Will. Marmion 43 H. 3.    
Will. Marmion 2 H. 3. 

Will. Marmion 43 H. 3.             him in the wars of France, with six men at Arms; viz. three Knights and three Esquires, taking xx li. per annum Fee for the Knights, and x. marks for the inquires: 
b Ib.  As also, that he had three wives; viz. 
d Ib.  Elizabeth sister and coheir to Sir john Montfo●t Kt. (of which Family I have spoke in Beldesert) Secondly Ida, daughter to ..... Clinton, a Lady of Honour to Queen Philippe, and thirdly Joane, daughter to the Lord Strange: and that he departed 
e Esc. 49. E. 3. n. 57  this life in 49 E. 3. leaving by the said Elizabeth, Baldwin his son and heir xxiv. years of age.  
Which Baldwin, being a 
f Ex autog. penès Walt. D. Aston.  Knight, in 1 Ric. 2. exhibited his claim 
g T. Wals. p. 195. n. 30.  to be the King's Champion, on the day of his Coronation, and to do the service appertaining to that Office, by reason of the 
h Esc. 23. E. 1. n. 29.  tenure of this Castle; viz. to ride completely armed upon a barbed Horse into Westminster Hall, and there to challenge the combat with whomsoever that should dare to oppose the King's title to the Crown; which service, the Marmions, anciently Lords thereof, had heretofore performed: But Sir john Dimock, being then his Competitor, carried it from him, by judgement 
i MS. in o●●ic. Arm. [H. 13.] f. 321.  of the Constable and marshal of England, in regard he was possessed of the Lordship of Scrivelby in Lincolnshire; which by better 
k Esc. 23. E. 3. F. levat. term. Mich. 1 H. 6. Linc.  authorities, than Frevile could produce, appeared to have been held for divers ages, by that service; and that the Marmions had the said office, as owners thereof, and not in right of this Castle; it being descended to Dimock, with Scrivelby, from an heir female of Sir Thomas Ludlow Knight, husband of Joane, the youngest daughter to Sir Philip Marmion before spoken of.  
Which Sir Baldwin, in 3 R. 2. was also one 
l Pat. 3 R. 2. p. 2. in d. m. 5.  of the Commissioners for arraying of men in this Shire; and in 9 R. 2. upon partition 
m Ex autog. penès praef. J. Ferrer.  made betwixt him and Sir Thomas Boteler Knight, of Mountfort's lands, whereunto they were heirs, had the manor of Ashstede in Com. Surr. with Gunthorpe, and Loudham in Com. Nott. assigned to him; as also the reversion of the manors of Henly, Beudesert, and Haselholt, in this county, after the decease of William de Beauchamp (Lord Bergavenny) in whose hands they then were. And had two wives, both daughters unto Sir john Botetourt of Weoley-Castle in Com. Wigorn. whereof Elizabeth, the first, was married 
n Ib.  to him in 27 E. 3. but I suppose she was then very young, and died before they lived together; in regard it is plain 
o Ib. , that he afterwards married Joyce, her sister, who overlived him, and took to her second 
p Esc. 8. H. 4. n. 64.  husband, Sir Adam Peshale Knight: which Joyce, at length, became 
q Esc. 8. H. 4. n. 64.  one of the coheirs to Joyce her niece, daughter and heir to John, son to the before spefied Sir john Botetourt (through which means, part of that fair inheritance came to this family of Ferrer:) By whom he had issue 
r Esc. 11. R. 2. n. 27.  Baldwin, nineteen. years of age at his father's death, which happened in 11 R. 2. But of this Baldwin, I find nothing memorable, excepting his marriage 
s Ex autog. penès praef. ●. F.  in 12 R. 2. with Joane the daughter of Sir Thomas green Knight, and his death 
t Esc. 2. H. 4. n. 41. , which happened in 2 H. 4. To whom succeeded Baldwin his son and heir, then but two years of age; who departing this life in his minority, scil. 6 H. 5 leaving three Sisters and heirs 
u Claus. 7. H. 5. in d. m. 11. , the inheritance came afterwards to be thus divided 
w Ex autog. penès praef. I. F. , in 31 H. 6. viz. to Thomas Ferrer, than Tenant by the courtesy, Elizabeth the eldest of those coheirs being dead, and to Thomas, son and heir of the same Thomas and Eliz. this Castle and manor of Tamworth, the manors of Lee juxta Merston, Stretford juxta Tamworth, and Haverburgh in this county; as also the manor of Stichall juxta Coventre; the manor Tadington in Com. Heref. with lands and Rents in Waverton, Allesley, and Mereden in this county, as also in Wiginton in Com. Staff.  
To Robert Aston Esquire, son of joice, one other of the said Sisters and coheirs, the manors of Ashsteds and Newdigate in Surrey, Becknore in Com. Wigorn. Yatesburie in Com. Wilts. Pinley, within the Liberties of Coventre, and the mo●tie of the manor of Henly in Arden in this county, with the advouson of the Church of Preston juxta Henly. And to Sir Richard B●ngham Knight, than one of the Justices of the King's Bench, and Margaret his wife (formerly the wife of Sir Hugh Willoughby of Wollaton in Com. Nott. Knight) the manors of Midleton and Whitnash, with lands in Wilmecote in this Shire: The manor of Wikin juxta Coventre, with certain other lands and Rents lying within the county of that city: as also the manors of Gunthorpe and Loudham in Com. Nott. with Bradford, Ferne, and Mawne in Com. Heref. Which Partition bears date 5. Oct. the year abovesaid.  
This Thomas Ferrer was second 
x Esc. 23. H. 6.  son to William Lord Ferrer of Groby, and underwent the Office of Shiriff for the county of Staff. in 
y Rot. F. 26. H. 6. m. 10.  26 H. 6. but departed 
z Esc. 37. H. 6.  this life in 37 H. 6. being then the principal male branch of this line of Groby (as the Descent in Merevale showeth) in token 
* Vide Notas in H. Spelm. per● Ed. Bissaeum ar. edit. 1654. p. 98.  whereof, he bore his arms with a label of three points Azure. To which Thomas succeeded, as Lord of this Castle, Thomas his son 
a Esc. 37. H. 6.  and heir, than xxxvi. years of age, who was constituted 
b Rot. F. 39 H. 6. m. 6.  Shiriff of this county and Leicester-shire in 39 H. 6. so also 
c Rot. F. 1. E. 4. m. 32.  in 1 E. 4. Which Thomas, having been a faithful 
d Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  adherer to the House of York, and taken Prisoner 
e Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  in the battle of Wakefeild, where he was put to CCC. marks Fine, obtained a special Precept 
f Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  from King Edward 4th to the Barons of the Exchequer (wherein is acknowledged his signal fidelity to Richard Duke of York, Father to the said King, and slain in that battle) commanding them to remit unto him CC. marks of the sum, for which he was then accountable to them, by reason of his Receipts, whilst he underwent that Office: in which Precept it further appeareth, that the said Thomas was then a Knight, being so made (as it seems) by the same King Edw. in the first year of his reign.  
Nay, I find, that after this, he became a 
g Ex cod. MS. in offic. Arm. [L. 8,] f. 4. b.  Knight of the Bath, at the Creation of the Duke of York (14 E. 4.) and from 4 E. 4. till his death● was in Commission 
h Pat. de ijsd. an in d.  for conservation of the Peace in this Shire; as also in 8 E. 4. again Shiriff 
i Rot. F. 8. E. 4. m. 18.  of this county and Leicester-shire: and that by his Testament, bearing 
k horn q. 25.  date 10. Febr. 12 H. 7. he bequeathed his body to be buried on the North side of the choir, within the Collegiate Church, here at Tamworth, by Anne his wife; appointing a marble to be laid over them, with their portraitures and arms in brass, and such Inscription, as his Executors should devise, departing 
l Esc. 14 H. 7.  this life 22. Aug. 14 H. 7.  
To whom succeeded Sir john Ferrer Knight, his grandchild 
m Esc. 14 H. 7.  and heir. (For Sir John his son, who in 15 E. 4. was in the King's service in Normandy, died in his life time.) Of which Sir John, I find little memorable, other than that he was 
n Ex autog. penès praef. I. F.  one of the Knights for the body to King H. 7. and 
o Pat. de ijsd. an.  in Commission for the Peace, from 18. of that King's reign, till his death, which happened in 1 H. 8. as appears by the Probate of his Will, 
p Fetiplace q. 23.  whereby he bequeathed his body to sepulture within th' chancel here at Tamworth, before the Image of S. Edith. Of whose descendants I shall say no more, than that some of them have been Knights, and in many public employments, as by divers Comissions appeareth; John, son and heir to the last Sir Humphrey, being now owner of this Castle; referring my Reader to the pedigree before inserted, which manifesteth their matches, with sundry good & ancient Families.  

Upon an Alabaster tombstone, lying in the midst of the chancel at Tamworth, under which is buried the body of Sir john Ferrer Knight, is this Epitaph.  
If thou hast a mind to know,  
Whose corpse interred lie below;  
Lest thou think these words in stone  
Are all that's left of him, being gone;  
Give ear unto the upright tongue  
Of whosoe'er he lived among,  
Then freed from doubt thou wilt consent  
He left a choicer Monument. 1633.   

Upon another, lying near thereto.  
Here lieth Sir Humphrey Ferrer Knight, who married Anne, one of the daughters of Sir John Packington, of Hampton-Lovet in the county of Worcester Knight: By whom he had issue three daughters and one son. His age was thirty and three years, when he departed this life; and he was here interred on the second day of November, in the year of our Lord 1633.    

Bole-Hall.  
I Now come to the particular Villages before mentioned, which are within this county, and in the Parish of Tamworth, though the Church be in Staffordshire, and first of Bole-Hall.  
Of this place I have not seen any thing in Record till 13 R. 2. where, with several other manors, Sir john de Clinton of Maxstoke Knight entailed 
q F. l●vat. Craft. Mart. 13. R. 2.  it upon the issue of his body, by Elizabeth then his wife: but from several circumstances I am satisfied, that it was originally a member of Amington, which adjoins thereto, and whereof the same Sir John was then possessed: From whom descended John Lord Clinton; who about the beginning of H. 7. time, decayed 
r Inq. super Depop. 9 H. 8.  the capital message here; And from him, Edward Lord Clinton and Say, that sold it 
s F. levat. T. Pasch. 30. H. 8.  in 29 H. 8. unto james Leveson Merchant of the Staple: which James gave 
t Ex autog. penès Ric. Leveson mil. de Balneo.  it in marriage (inter alia) with Elizabeth his daughter, unto Walter Aston, son and heir to Sir Edward Aston of Tixhall Knight; whose grandson, Sir Walter Aston Knight of the Bath and Baronet, sold 
u Ex autog. penès W. Comberf.  it unto William Anson of Lincolns-I●ne in Com. Midd. Esquire. Of whom it was purchased 
w Ex autog. penès W. Comberf.  by William Comberford of Tamworth Esquire, and Anne his wife 2. Oct. 13. Jac. and is now possessed by Will. son to the said William and Anne.   

Glascote.  
THe name of this place, I take to be British, Glascoit in that language signifying 
x Lel. Itin. vol. 5. f. 43.  Sylva viridis: but of it I have not seen any thing, till about the beginning of King H. 2. time, that Will. the son of Hugh de Hatton, confirmed 
y Ex autog. penès T. Corbin gen.  to the nuns, of Polesworth, all those lands lying here, which William le Franceis had given them: By which confirmation it appears, that they were of the inheritance of Maud, wife to the said William de Hatton. But the next possessor hereof, was Ralph Fitz-Raph, Lord also of netherwhitacre, where his seat was: Which Ralph in 6 joh. 
z F. levat. 6 joh.  purchased some lands here, of Hugh de Culi: From whom descended Giles Fitz-Raph, as the Descent in netherwhitacre showeth; whose daughter and heir called Isabella, brought 
a Esc. 20. E. 1. n. 39  it to Robert, son of Philip Marmion, in marriage: From which time it passed along with netherwhitacre before specified, as the Records there cited do manifest, till after the beginning of Edw. 3. time.  
After which, till H. 6. time, I find no mention of any more than 
b Esc 20. R. 2. n. 15.  six messages, and one yard-land here, belonging to Sir john de Clinton of Maxstoke Knight, which are said 
c Esc. 22. R. 2 n. 93.  to be parcel of the manor of Piricroft: but upon the Death of Sir William Clinton in 10 H. 6. it appears 
d Esc. 10. H. 5. n. 36. , that he was seized of the moiety of a manor, here. Whether his descendants purchased in the residue, afterwards; or whether there be any other member of a manor here, saving a fourth part, which the Lord Ferrer had, together with netherwhitacre, as may seem by some 
e F. de div. Com. levat. Oct. Purif. 23. H. 6.  authorities, I cannot say: but sure it is, that in 29 H. 8. Edw. Lord Clinton, lineal heir to the before specified Sir Will. sold it, together with Bole-Hall, by the name of a manor, or certain messages, unto james Leveson Merchant of the Staple: all which, came to Sir Walter Aston Knight, in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter to the said James, and since to William Cumberford Esquire, in such sort as Bole-Hall did.   

Stretford juxta Tamworth.  
THis is now a depopulated place, and had its name originally from the situation thereof, upon that great Roman way, called Watling-street, where it thwarts the River towards Faseley: But the first mention, that I have seen of it, is in 37 H. 3. at which time james de la land was possessed of it, and had Free-warren granted 
f Cart. 37. H. 3. m. 11.  to him in all his demesn lands thereof. There is no doubt, but that it was, at first, a member of Tamworth and granted by one of the Marmions to the Ancestor of this James, whose surname was Tamworth (as the Descent in Langdon showeth) In the line of which De la lands it continued 
g Rot. F. 19 E. 3. m. 14.  till 19 E. 3. but shortly after came to the Frevills, Lords of Tamworth-Castle: for I find that Sir Baldwin Frevill the elder Knight, made a Feoffment 
h Ex autog. penès praef. I. Ferrer.  in trust, thereof (inter alia) unto Sir William de Beauchamp Knight, and others; and that, upon the 
i Ex autog. penès praef. I. Ferrer.  Partition made betwixt the heirs of Frevill in 31 H. 6. (whereof in Tamworth I have spoke) it was allotted to Ferrer, in which family, together with Tamworth-Castle, it continueth to this day.   

Wilnicote.  
IN Edward the Confessor's days, this was 
k Domesd. lib.  the Freehold of one Levenot; but after the Conquest, it being given unto the Earl of Mellent, with a multitude of other Lordships in this Shire, by the general Survey, soon after made, was certified 
l Domesd. lib.  to contain three hides; the Woods extending to one mile in length, and half a mile in breadth: all which, together with the rest, were then rated at xxx s. whereof v s. was accounted for an ironwork here, at that time. In that Record it is written Wilmundecote, whereby it may seem, that the name originally sprung from some one that possessed it in the Saxons time: Howbeit till 6 joh. I have not seen any more thereof; but than it appears 
m Rot. P. 6. Joh.  that Robert de Valle (of which Family I have spoke in Ludinton) was in suit for six yard land here, whereof Robert, his Father, had been wrongfully dispossessed by William de Longcamp. Bishop of Ely, and chancellor to King Richard the first. But from the Earl of Mellent, part hereof came (as the most of those lands, which he had in this county did) unto the old Earls of Warwick, and so to Marmion: for it is manifest 
n Ex autog. penès Fr. Burdet Bar. , that Will. de Ludinton held part of a Knight's Fee here, of Albreda Marmion, which divolved to William de Camvile (than Lord of Sekindon in this Hundred) being held 
o Esc. 52. H. 3.  of those Earls.  
But of another part, which afterwards had the reputation of a manor, were the posterity of the before specified Robert de Vale seized, as by an Autograph 
p Penès T. Willington gen.  that I have seen, bearing date in 28 E. 1. is evident, and so continued, till that Sir Robert de Vale Knight, in 18 E. 2. sold away the inheritance thereof, in reversion, after his Father's death, unto Roger de Culi son to Sir Hugh de Culi Knight: Which Roger was certified 
q Claus. 35. E. 3. m. 17.  to hold it of Henry Duke of Lancaster (unto whom a great part of the Honour of Leicester, heretofore belonging to the said Earl of Mellent came) by the fourth part of a knights Fee. When it passed from these Culies', I have not seen, but plain it is, that Sir Ralph Bracebrigge of Kingsbury Knight, died 
r Esc. 14. H. 6. n. 3.  seized thereof in 14 H. 6. From whom it descended to Jane and Margery, daughters of William Bracebrigge (as the Descent in Kingsburie showeth) and heirs to Michael their brother: which Jane was the 
s Ex Rot. Cur. penès praef. T. W.  wife of Leonell Skipwith of Calthorpe in Com. Linc. and Margery, of 
t Ex Rot. Cur. penès praef. T. W.  Waldeiffe Willington of Hurley 
u Ex Rot. Cur. penès praef. T. W.  in this county Gent. who in 8. Eliz. kept 
w Ex Rot. Cur. penès praef. T. W.  Court here, in right of their said wives; and after that Thomas Willington son and heir to the said Margery, in 
x Ex Rot. Cur. penès praef. T. W.  43 Eliz. to whose posterity this manor still doth continue.  
Beside this manor last spoke of, there is yet another, here in Wilnicote, whereof Sir William Brabazon Knight, now Earl of East-Methe in Ireland, is owner. This I take to be it, which Roger Brabazon purchased, partly 
y F. levat. xv. Hill. 25. E. 1.  of Adam de Wellesbergh, and Maud his wife, in 25 E. 1. and partly 
z F. levat. Oct. Joh. Bapt. 27. E. 1.  of Simon de Bruilli and Joane his wife, within two years after. But by the name of a manor I have not seen it called in Record 
a F. levat. T. Pasch. 29. H. 8.  till 29 H. 8.  
The chapel here, being a Prebend 
b Ex autog. penès D. & Cap. Lich.  belonging to the Collegiate Church of Tamworth, was in 14 E. 3. valued 
c Rot. de Nonis garb. etc. in Scac.  at vi. marks.   

Kingswood.  
THe ancientest mention that I find of this place, is in 11 E. 2. where Hugh de Meinill 
d F. levat. xv. Pasch. 11. E. 2.  entails one carucate of land, lying therein, together with the manor of Kings Neuton, upon the issue male of his body, with several remainders: Which carucate was afterwards accounted 
e Claus. 11. R. 2. m. 42.  as parcel of that manor, having a message situate thereupon, called Wardbernes, whereof Maud the wife of john charnels died 
f Esc. 13. R. 2. n. 7.  seized in 13 R. 2. leaving Joane the wife of Robert de Aston, and Catherine married to William Rodburne, her daughters, by Henry Stanidelf a former husband, her heirs. But the exact succession thereof, I cannot discover: howbeit I find, that it had the reputation 
g F. levat. 3. septim. Pasch. 38. H. 6.  of a manor, about the later end of H. 6. time, as also in H. 8. time; and since the Cokains of Pooley possessed 
h F. levat. T. Pasch. 30. H. 8. Esc. 35. Eliz.  it, though how much sooner I know not: But from that family it was passed away by Sir Edward Cokain Knight within our memory.   

Stanidelfe.  
THis lying within the precincts of Wilnecote, is a manor in 
i Esc. 20. H. 7.  reputation, and was the seat of Henry the son of Geffrey de Stanidelf in E. 3. time, who bore for his arms a Fez varrè betwixt six Billets, as by his Seal 
k Ex autog. penès Fr. Nethersole eq. aur.  appeareth. Which Henry left issue two daughters and heirs, Joane the wife of Robert de Aston, and Catherine of Will. Rodburne (as in Kingswood appeareth) Which manor came afterwards to the Ferrer of Tamworth-Castle, Sir John Ferrer Knight, dying 
l Esc. 20. H. 7.  seized thereof in 20 H. 7. but how they parted with it, I know not: for the next notice that I have taken thereof, is a grant 
m Pat. 38. Eliz. p. 10.  made from Q. Eliz. of it, for three lives to Sir Christopher Blount Knight, husband to Letice Countess of Leicester.   

Amington.  
OF this place, there is no special mention in the Conqueror's Survey, wherefore I am of opinion, that it was then involved with Wilnecote; and that by the E. of Mellent, or rather his brother the Earl of Warwick, who had so large a share of his lands in this county, Hugo fill. Ricardi (Founder of Wroxhall-Priorie) was enfeoft thereof; for that he possessed it is clear from sundry 
n Ex autog. penès joh. Repington eq. aur.  testimonies: and that it was held by his heirs of the Earls of Warwick for half a knight's Fee, is plain enough. Which Hugh gave two yard land, with all the royalty here, on the further part the water, as also some other particular parcels, unto his Kinsman Alexander, the son of Atrop, and his heirs; covenanting with him, that if he should fortune to be impleaded, either in the King's Court, or in the county or Hundred Court, or any other Court, except that in the chapel, here at Aminton, he and his heirs, would at their proper costs, defend the said Alexander and his heirs therein: In consideration of which grant, the Rent of two pound of Pepper was reserved to be paid yearly, on the Feast-day of S. Edith.  
But, notwithstanding this grant, the inheritance thereof returned to the heirs of the said Hugh, For Osbert de Clinton, who wedded 
o Ex Reg. de Burton f. 71. a.  Margaret his sister and heir, to Hugh, granchild to the same Hugh, possessed it, and so did his posterity, for many generations, whose Descent in Colshill, and Maxstoke are to be seen. Of which, john de Clinton junior, claimed 
p Rot. de Quo. W.  divers Liberties and privileges here, by Prescription, in 13 E. 1. viz. Court-Leet, Gallows, Infangthef, and Weyfs, with Assize of Bread and Beer; all which were allowed: whose son and heir, John in 28 E. 1. obtained also a Charter 
q Cart. 28. E. 1. n. 14.  of Free warren in all his demesn lands here: but in 1 H. 6. did Sir William Clinton Knight make sale 
r F. levat. Oct. Mart. 1. H. 6.  of a large proportion here, though the manor than passed not; viz. one message, five hundred acres of Land, C. acres of Meadow, CC. acres of Pasture, and fishing in the River of Onkere, unto William Repington, and his heirs: all which particulars had been then lately in the possession of Adam St Clere: And in 29 H. 8. did Edward, Lord Clinton grant 
s F. levat. T. Trin. 29. H. 8.  more lands here unto Francis Repington Gentleman lineal heir to the said William: But in the first grant, as I suppose, the capital message, or Mannour-House, did pass; for it appears that the said Francis died 
t Esc. 4. E. 6.  seized thereof in 4 E. 6. whose great grandchild Sir john Repington Knight, now enjoys it: But of this family I can say no more than what the Descent 
* Ex. Col. W. Burton ar.  on the next page inserted expresseth.  

Will. Repington de Aminton temp. H. 6.- ..... filia .... Thurstan. 

Will. Repington.- Alicia filia Rog. Acton. 

joh. Repington 5 H. 7.- Colletta filia & cohaer. Joh. Goldsmith, the Goldsmith-Grange juxta Melton in Com. Leic. 

Will. Repington obiit 36 H. 8.- Johanna filia Roberti Stokes de Folkeshull, infra libertat. Civit. Coventriae. 

Maria ux. Joh. Swinfen de Swinfen gen.  
Editha monialis apud Polesworth.  
Franciscus Repington obiit 4 E. 6.- Maria filia Ricardi Cotton de Ridware in Con. Staff. 

Will. Ric.  
Thom. Repington ar. obiit 14 Dec. 1615.- Francisca filia Will. Stanford unius Justic. de Com. Banco. 

Joh. Repington miles obiit 23. Jan. 1625.  
Margareta filia Edw. Litleton de Pillaton-Hall in Com. Staff. eq. aur. 

Joh. Repington miles.- Eliz. filia Edw. Sebright de Besford in Com. Wigorn. Bar.    
Humfridus ob● sine prole an. 1622.  
Edw.    
Maria primo nupta .... Kendal de Smyth●by, postea Clem. Fisher eq. aur.    
Kath. ux. Rob. Burton de Lindley.  
Anna ux. Tho. Corbin.           
The chapel here (id est the Glebe and Tithes thereto belonging) was in 14 E. 3. valued 
u Rot. de Nonis garb. etc.  at x. marks.   

Piricroft.  
THis hath anciently passed by the name of a manor, though now it be scarce so reputed; and was originally a member of Tamworth, as I guess; for it appears 
w Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 15.  to have been held of that Castle; and being therewith possessed, was by one of the Marmions about King H. 2. time, given to the ancestor of Ralph Fitz-Raphe (whose Descent I have put, in netherwhitacre) the succession of which manor, it attended (as by the Records I have there cited may appear) until that Will. de Clinton E. of Huntendon, in 16 E. 3. 
x Ex autog. penès Will. Burton ar.  obtained the moiety of it in exchange, for the moiety of the manor of netherwhitacre, from Richard de Whitacre and Amabill his Wife; by which means it descended to the posterity of Sir john de Clinton Knight, elder brother to the said Earl in regard of his death without issue (as in Maxstoke is showed) Sir john de Clinton Knight, dying 
y Esc. 20. R. 2. n. 15.  seized of it in 20 R. 2. Which moiety, being granted with Bole-Hall, and Glascote, to james Leveson, Merchant of the Staple, in 29 H. 8. and by him past to Sir Walter Aston Knight, in marriage with Eliz. his daughter, as hath been already observed, was in 1 Caroli, or, about that time, sold by Sir Walter Aston Knight of the Bath, and Baronet, grandchild to the said Sir Walter.  
But the residue, continuing in the hands of the said Richard de Whitacre, descended by an heir female (as the pedigree in Bermingham manifesteth) unto Edmund Lord Ferrer of Chartley, who in 14 H. 6. died 
z Claus. 14. H. 6. m. 8.  seized thereof; but it bore 
a Esc. 28. H. 6. Claus. 29. H. 6. m. 23.  the name of no more than a fourth part of the manor, and is now possessed, scil. anno 1640. by the present Earl of Essex, as lineal heir to the said Lord Ferrer.   
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The INDEX of Towns and Places.  
[Note that a at the end of the line after the figures, directeth to the first column of the page, and b to the second column.]  


A  
ALcester. 568. a 

The priory 574. a  
The free-school there 575 b.    
Allesley 84 a.  
Alne magna 619 b.  
Alne parva. 617. a.  
Alspath 720. b.  
Alveston 511. a.  
Amington 825 b.  
Ansley 747. a.  
Anstie, 79. b.  
Arlescote, 417. b.  
Arley, 66. b.  
Arnhale, 129. b.  
Arrow, 621. b.  
Ascote juxta Hodenhull, 219. b  
Ascote juxta Whichford, 449. a.  
Ashorne, 392. b.  
Ashow, 178. a.  
Aspley juxta Wicksford, 633. a.  
Aspley juxta Tanworth, 606. a.  
Asthull, 128. a.  
Astley, 69. b.  
Aston juxta Bermingham, 636. b.  
Aston Cantlow 613. a 

The gilled there, 615. b    
Atherston juxta Merevale 779. a 

The friars there, 781. a    
Atherston super Stoure, 485. a.  
Attilborough, 769. b  
Attoxhale, 139. a.  
Aucote priory, 815. b  
Avon fluv. 15. b  
Aven-Dasset, 410. b  
Austrey, 810. a  
Ayleston, 486. a    


B  
Badsley-Clinton, 709. b  
Badsley-Endsor, 806. b  
Baginton, 149. b  
Balshall, 703. b  
Barcheston, 455. b  
Barford. 386. a  
Barlichway Hundred, 487. a.  
Barnacle, 43. a  
Barston, 719. a  
Barton juxta Bitford, 546. a  
Barton on the Heath, 450. b.  
Bascote, 231. a  
Baxterley, 758. a  
Bearley, 612. a  
Beauchamp's Court, 569 b. 571. b  
Beausale, 494. b.  
Bedworth, 78. a.  
Beldesert, 591. b.  
Bentley, 754. a.  
Bensford● bridge, 10. a.  
Bericestone Hundred. 1. b.  
Bericote, 179. a.  
Berkswell, 717. a.  
Bermingham, 655. a. 

The hospital of S. Thomas the Apostle there, 660. a.  
The gilled of the Holy cross, 660. b.    
Berwood, 681. b.  
Betlesworth. 582. a.  
Bickenhill, sc. 

Church- Bickenhill, 713. b.  
Hill- Bickenhill, 714. b.  
Middle- Bickenhill, Ib.    
Bickmersh, 546. b.  
Biggin juxta Stoke, 130. b  
Biggin (alias Holme) juxta Newton, 9 b.  
Billesley, 536. a.  
Bilton, 18. a.  
Binley, 148. a.  
Binton, 535. a.  
Birdingbury, 215. b.  
Bishopston, 525. b.  
Bisseleie, 130. b.  
Bidford, 542. b.  
Blackdon, 104. a  
Blacklow-hill, 183. a.  
Blithe, 755. b.  
Bokinden-grange, 177. b.  
Bole-Hall, 824. a.  
Bom●lau-Hundred, 1. b.  
Bordesley, 645. b.  
Boteley. 608. a.  
Bourton, super Dunsmore, 194. b.  
Bradmore, 458. b.  
Bradwell, 215. b.  
Bramcote juxta, Bulkinton, 42. a.  
Bramcote juxta Polesworth. 810. a.  
Brailes, 426. a.  
Braundon 29. a.  
Bretford, 30. b.  
Brets-Hall, 748. a.  
Bridgtown, 512. b.  
Brinklow, 142. a.  
Brinklow Hundred, 1. b. 2. a.  
Broughton, 484. b.  
Brockhurst, 54. a.  
Brokhampton, 432. b.  
Brome (Burnells) 545. b.  
Brome (Kings) 545. a. 

Castle- Bromwich, 647. b.  
Little- Bromwich. 647. b.    
Brown's Over, 8. a.  
Bubnell, 31. b.  
Budbroke, 501. a,  
Bulkinton, 39 a.  
Burmington, 452. b.  
Burton Hastings, 35. a.  
Bushwwod, 584. b.    


C  
Caldecot juxta Granborough 211. b.  
Caldecote juxta Wedington, 789. a.  
Caludon, 83. a.  
Canle 177. a.  
Caresley, 129. a.  
Causton, 192. a.  
Cester-Over. 60.  
Chadleswick. 709. a.  
Chadshunt, 284. a.  
Charlecote, 395. b.  
Charter-house juxta Coventre, 131 a.  
Chelmescote. 428. a.  
Cheriton, 450. a.  
Chesford-bridge, 179. a.  
Chesterton, 373. b.  
Chesterton parva, vide Kingston, 384. a.  
Cheswike, 581. b.  
Chikenes-Hundred, 2. b.  
Chilverscoton, 770. b.  
Church Lawford, 20. a.  
Church Over, 10. a.  
Claverdon, 497. a.  
Cley Hall 581. a.  
cliff, 766. a.  
Clifton, 6. b.  
Clopton, 524. a.  
Cloud, 175. a.  
Cloudsley Bush, 61. b.  
Cobley. 550. b.  
Cock-Bevinton, 635. a.  
Codbarow, 581. b.  
Colshill, * 727. a.  
Colshill Hundred, 1. b.  
Comb abbey, 145. a.  
Compton longa, 444. a.  
Compton-Murdak, 433. b.  
Compton Scorfin 483. a.  
Compton Winyate 423. a.  
Copston parva, 47. a.  
C●pston magna, 57 a.  
Corley, 739. a.  
Cosford, 64. b.  
Coton juxta Church-Over, 12. a.  
Coton juxta Kingsburie, 756. b  
Cotes five Coton-end juxta Warwick. 372. a.  
Cotes Hundred, 2. b.  
Coventre 85. b 

Places and things of note within that City, viz.  
Cheylesmore 89, 90. a. b. a. b  
The priory 98. a.  
It's Foundation and further story thereof 100 a. etc.  
Chantries in and adjoining to the said priory 106. a.  
S. Michaell's Church 106. a.  
Chantries therein 109. a. b. 110. a.  
Trinity Church 110. a.  
Chantries therein 111. a. b. 112. a.  
S. John's hospital 112. a.  
The Free-School 112. b.  
The Grey friars 113. a.  
The Pageants played by them 116. a.  
The Instrument of their Surrender Ib.  
The grey-friar Hospital 116. b.  
The White friars 117. a.  
The Gilds 119. a. 120. a. b. 125. a  
The Statutes, of the gilled 122. a. b. 123. a.  
Bablake 119. b.  
Arms in that Church 124.  
Bond's almshouses 124. a.  
Sponne-Hospitall 125. b.  
The first Paving of Conventre 89. b,  
The first fortifying it, 91. a.  
When made a Corporation Ib.  
The building of the Walls Ib.  
The Cross 95. a  
Purchases made by the Corporation 95. b. 96. a.  
Catalogue of the Majors 96. b  
The archdeaconry of Coventrie 126. a    
Coughton, 558, a.  
Coundon, 85. a.  
Crewenhale, 582. b.  
Crimscote, 484. a.  
Crifeild, 177. a,  
Crudshale, 500 a.  
Cubington, 202, a.  
Cuckow-Church, 183. a.  
Cumbroke, 433. a,  
Curdworth, 675. a.    


D  
Derset, 407. b.  
Deretend, 644. b.  
Didington, 709. a.  
Dichford-Frarie, 453. a●  
Dodenhale, 808. a.  
Dodwell, 527. b.  
Dordon, 807. a.  
Dorsington parva, 535. a.  
Dosthill, 766. a.  
Drakenedge, 765. a.  
Draycote, 195. b.  
Drayton, 527. a.  
Dudston, 644. b.  
Dunchurch, 190. b.  
Dunnington, 635. b.  
Dunton, 682. a.    


E  
Eatendon superior, 479. b.  
Eatendon inferior, 474. b.  
Eccleshall (five Exhall) juxta Coventre, 80. b.  
Edgbaston, 655. b.  
Edston, 609. b.  
Elmedon, 733. a,  
Emscote, 186. b.  
Erdbury, 773. b.  
Erdington, 650. a.  
Ernesford-grange, 149. a.  
Esenhill, 54. b.  
Ethorpe. 199. a.  
Exhall juxta Oversley, 630. a.    


F  
Farnborough, 411. b.  
Feildon-Bridge, 782. a.  
Fenny-Compton, 405. b.  
Fexhole Hundred, 1. a.  
Fernecumbe Hundred, 1. b.  
Fillongley, 740. a. 

Old- Fillongley, 747. a.    
Finburgh, 175. b.  
Finham, 175. b.  
Flanders-Hall, 765. a.  
Fleckenho, 205. b.  
Fletchamsted, superior, 176. a.  
Fletchamsted inferior, 176. b.  
Folkeshill, 81 b.  
Forde-Hall, 606. b.  
Forwood, 609 b.  
Foshaw, 693. b.  
Fosse-way 61. a  
Foxcote, 483. a.  
Frankton, 196. b.  
Freseley, 807. a.  
Fulbroke, 508. a.  
Fulridie, 480. b.    


G  
GEydon 283. b.  
Gilsdon, 738. b.  
Glascote, 824. a.  
Goodrest, 182. b.  
Grafton Arden's, 541. b.  
Grafton Temple, 540. a.  
Granborough, 209. b.  
Grendon, 792. a.  
Griffe, 771. a.  
Grove-Park, 503. b.  
Guyes cliff, 183. a. 298. b.    


H  
HAlford, 473. b.  
Hallaton, 765. a.  
Hall-End, 807. b.  
Hampton in Arden, 696. a  
Hampton Curli, 503. a.  
Hampton super Avon, 509. b.  
Harborow magna, 62. a.  
Harborow parva, 63. a.  
Hartshill, 776. a.  
Haseley, 495. a.  
Haseler, 617. b.  
Haselholt, 591 a.  
Hatton juxta Haseley, 493. a.  
Hatton super Avon, 510 b.  
Hawksbury, 79. b.  
Hawkswell, 738. b.  
Heath, 181. b.  
Helenhull, 177. b.  
Hemlingford Hundred, 636. a,  
Henly in Arden, 597. a. 

The gilled there, 598. b.    
Henly juxta Folkshull, 82. a.  
Henwood, 695, a.  
Herberbury 284. b.  
Herdwick Priors 403. a  
Herdwick juxta Lemington 215. a  
Herdwick juxta Radway 410. a  
Hethcote juxta Miton 372. a  
Hethcote juxta Wasperton 388. b  
Hewell-grange 547. b  
Heybarnes 646. a  
Hill juxta Lemingt. 214. b  
Hill juxta Sutton 670. a  
Hill juxta Wootton 181. a  
Hill (●ive Kings-hill) juxta Stoneley 177. b  
Hilborough 542. a  
Hill-Morton 12. b  
Hodenhull 218. a  
Holm 9 b  
Holt juxta Kingsbury, 766. a  
Holt juxta Studley 557. b  
Honesburie Hundred 1. a  
Honiley 488. b  
Honingham 288. a  
Honinton 457. b  
Hopsford 141. a  
Horeston-grange 769. a  
Horwell 128. b  
Hulverley 687. a. 693. a  
Hunscote 510. b  
Hurley 764. b  
Hurst 176. b  
Hyde 35. a    


I  
IKenild street 568. a  
Itlicote 458. b  
Itchington Episc. 232. a  
Itchington longan 228. a  
Ilmington 481. b  
Inge 523. b  
Ipsley 550. b    


K  
KEnilworth, 155. a. 

The priory, Ib. b.  
The Castle, 159. b.    
Kimberley-Hall, 764. b.  
Kineton Hundred, 297. a.  
Kineton, 430. b.  
Kineton parva, 432. a.  
Kingle, 621. a.  
Kingsbury, 759. b.  
Kingshurst, 738. a.  
Kingston, 384. a.  
Kingswood juxta Badsley-Clinton 589. a.  
Kingswood juxta Wilnecote, 825. a.  
Kington juxta Clardon, 499. a.  
Kington (●ive Kingsford) juxta Solihull, 714. b.  
Kinwarton, 619. b.  
Kinwaldsey, 709. a.  
Kirby-Monachorum, alias Monks-Kirby, 50. a.  
Knightcote, 410. b.  
Knoll, 701. b. 

The college there 702. a  
The gilled, 702. b. 703. a.    
Knightlow Hundred, 2. b.  
Knightlow-Hill, 5.  
Kyte-Herdwick, 423. a.    


L  
LAdbroke, 220. b.  
Ladbrokes' manor in Tanworth, 582. a.  
Lambcote, 481. a.  
Langdon, 994. a.  
Langley, juxta Clardon 499. a.  
Langley juxta Sutton. 671. b.  
Lapworth, 583. b.  
Lawford longa 21. b.  
Lawford parva, 65. a.  
Lea, 756. a.  
Lemington Hastang, 232. a  
Lemington Priors, 294. a.  
Levenhull, 372. b.  
Lighthorne, 388. b.  
Lillington, 203. a.  
Lindon, 715. b.  
Loxley, 512. b.  
Longbridge, 371. b.  
Ludington, 528. a.    


M  
MAnceter, 774. b. 

The chantry there, 776. a.  
The gilled, 776. b    
Maney, 671. a.  
Mapleborough, 557. a.  
Marclive, 546. b.  
Marton, 217. a.  
Maxstoke, 726. b. 

The chantry there 729. b. 730. a.  
The priory, 730. b.  
The Castle, 728. b 729. a    
Mereden, 720. b.  
Merevale, 782. a.  
Merston Boteler, 430. a.  
Merston Culy, 715. a.  
Merston Jabet, 42. b.  
Merston juxta Lea, 756. b  
Merston Priors, 404. a.  
Merston Wavers, 715. a.  
Merston juxta Wolston, 28. a.  
Merton Hundred, 1. b.  
Motley, 747. a.  
Middleton, 757. a.  
Milburne grange, 177. b.  
Milcote, 529. a.  
Milverton, 185. b.  
Minworth, 681. b.  
Miton, 371. b.  
Mockley, 606. b.  
Mollington, 414. b.  
Monkspath, 581. a.  
Monwode, 748. b.  
Morecote-Hall, 720. a.  
Morehall, juxta Wicksford, 631. b. 632. a.  
Morton Bagot, 566. b.  
Morton Morrell, 390. a.  
Moxhull, 685. a.    


N  
NApton, 223. a.  
Naspes, 386. a.  
Nechels, 644. a.  
Nethercote, 207. a.  
Newbold super, Avon, 63. a.  
Newbold Comyn, 295. a.  
Newbold Paci, 391. b.  
Newbold revel, 55. a  
New-Hall, 674. a.  
Newland, 81. a.  
Newnham Padox, 57 a.  
Newnham Regis, 66. a.  
Newnham juxta Aston Cantlow, 617. a.  
Newton juxta Austrey 811. a.  
Newton juxta Clifton, 9 a.  
Northend, 410. b.  
Norton Curli, 503. b.  
Norton Limesi, 499. b.  
Nun-Eaton 766. b. 

The free-school there 769. a.    
Nuthurst, 700. b.    


O  
OFfchurch, 290. a.  
Offord, 612. b.  
Oldburie, 778. a.  
Olney, 128. b.  
Olton 693. a.  
Orton vide Water-Orton  
Oversley 627. b  
Ousthirne 756. a  
Oxhill 460. b    


P  
PAdongre 558. a  
Pakington parva 715. b  
Pakington magna 724. a  
Packwood 582. b  
Pathlow Liberty 487. b  
Pailington 54. b  
Park-Hall 649. a  
Pauline's Heath 500  
Pedimore 674. a  
Pillerton inferior 472. a  
Pillerton superior 473. b  
Pinley Priory 500  
Pinley juxta Coventre 134. a  
Pipe 652. b  
Pirie-Croft 826. b  
Plumpton 765. a  
Poleseworth 797. a 

The Hermitage there 806. a  
The chapel of Hoo 806. b    
Pooley, 800. a.  
Preston-Bagot, 590. a.  
Prinsethorpe, 29. a.    


R  
RAdford juxta Coventre 129. b.  
Radford Simelie, 291. b.  
Rad way, 420. b.  
Ragley, 626. a.  
Ratley, 419. a.  
Rieton juxta Bulkinton 42. a  
Rieton, super D●nsmore, 31. a.  
Rodburne, 219 b.  
Rowinton, 589. a.  
Rudfen, 169. a.  
Rugby, 15. a.  
Ruin-Clifford, 529. a.    


S  
SAlford Priors, 633. a.  
Salford Abbots, 634 b.  
Saltley, 646, b.  
Samburne, 564. b.  
Sawbridge, 207. a.  
Sekindon, 813. a.  
Sheldon, * 725. a. 

The chantry there * 726. b.    
Shelfhull, 617. b.  
Shilton, 44. a.  
Shirburne, 507, b.  
Shirforde, 36. a.  
Shortley, 130. b.  
Shoterie, 527. b.  
Shotswell, 415. a.  
Shrewley, 494. a.  
Shukborough, superior, 207. a.  
Shukborough, inferior 404. a.  
Shustoke, 752. a.  
Sidenhalè, 582. b.  
Silesburne, 612. b.  
Shuttenton, 815. a.  
Skilts, 557. b.  
Slateley, 766. a.  
Slowley, 69. a.  
Smercote, 79. b.  
Smite, 143. b.  
Snitfeild, 504. a.  
Solihull, 687. a.  
Southam, 225. a.  
Sow, 137. b.  
Spernall, 565. a.  
Spun, 125. b.  
Stanidelf, 825. a.  
Stanley Hundred, 1. b. 2. a.  
Stareton, 175. a.  
Stichall, 128. b.  
Stipershill, 809. b.  
Stockinford, 770. a.  
Stockton, 226. b.  
Stoke, 130. a.  
Stokehull, 372. b.  
Stonithorpe, 232. a.  
Stoneley, 169. b.  
Stourton, 449. a.  
Stratford super Avon 514. a 

The Collegiate Church there 521. a. b.  
The gilled of the Holy cross, 522. a.    
Stratford juxta Tamworth, 824. b.  
Stret-Aston, 54. a.  
Stretton Baskervile, 33. b.  
Stretton super Dunsmore, 28. a.  
Stretton super Fosse, 454. a.  
Stretton, subtus Fosse, 54. a.  
Stude, 22. a.  
Studley, 553. b. 

The priory there, 555. a.    
Sunger, 500  
Sutton, 663. b. 

The Grammar school there, 670. a.    
Little Sutton, 670. a.    


T  
TAchebroke Episc. 384. b.  
Tachebrok Malori, 385. a,  
Tackley, 82. a.  
Tame fluv. 636. b.  
Tamworth Borough, 816.  
Tamworth Castle, 818. a.  
Tanworth, 576. a.  
Thelesford priory, 393. a.  
Thorndon, 481. a.  
Thurlaston, 193. b.  
Tidington, 512. a.  
Tisoe. 421. b.  
Tofte. 194. a.  
Tremelau Hundred, 1. b.  
Tutnell, 550. b.    


U  
UFton, 287. b.  
Ullenhale, 607.  
Umberslade, 579. b  
Upton juxta Haseler, 619. a  
Upton juxta Ratley, 420. a.    


W  
WAlcote juxta Haseler, 619. a.  
Walcote, juxta Granborough, 211. b.  
Walton D'Eivill, 442. a.  
Walton Mauduit, 443. b.  
Walton juxta Kirby-Monach. 54. a.  
Wapenburie, 197. b.  
Wardend, 647. b  
Warmington, 416. a.  
Warmley, 671. a.  
Warwick 297. a. 

Things and places of most note therein, viz.  
When first built, 298. a  
Made an episcopal See Ib.  
Destroyed by the Danes Ib. b.  
Repaired Ib  
Fortified with a Ditch, Walls, and Gates, 302. b  
The Borough 339. b.  
The Castle 302. b. 341. b.  
The Vineyard 343. a.  
The Collegiate Church 343. a.  
Our Lady chapel 354. a.  
The priory 362. b. etc.  
The ancient Churches therein viz.  
S. Helen's 360. b.  
S. michael 360. b. 361. a. b.  
S. John Bapt. 362. a.  
S. Peter's 362. a.  
S. Laurence 362. a.  
S. James 262. b.  
All-Hallows 363. Hospitals viz.  
S. michael 304. b. 305. b. 366, a  
S. John Bapt. 301. b. 305. a. 366. b.  
S. Thomas 305. a  
The Earl of Leicester's hospital 369. b.  
Hospital without the west gate Ib.  
The Blackfriars 367 b.  
The Gilds 368. b. 369. a.  
S. Nicholas Church 301. b. 370.  
The house of Templars 371. a.    
Watling street, 5. b.  
Wasperton, 387. b.  
Watergall, 219. a.  
Water-Orton, 649. a.  
Waverton, 809. b.  
Wawen's-moore 612. b.  
Wedington, 788. b.  
Wedgnock Park 182. a. 304. a.  
Wellesburn-Hastang, 439. a  
Wellesburne-Mountfort 441. a.  
Welcombe, 523, b.  
Westcote, 422. b.  
Weston in Arden 41. a.  
Weston juxta Chiriton, 446. a.  
Weston subt. Wethele, 199. a  
Wethele, 620. b.  
Whaburley, 128. a  
Whatcote 459. a.  
Whateley, 766. a.  
Whichford. 447. b.  
Whitchurch, 483. b.  
Whittington, 797. a.  
Whitacre superior, 748. b.  
Whitacre inferior, 750. a  
Whitley juxta Coventre, 136. b.  
Whitley juxta Henly, 609. a  
Whitmore, 129. b.  
Whitnash, 293. a.  
Wibtoft, 48. a.  
Wicksford, 631. b.  
Widenay, 693. b.  
Wigginshill, 671. a  
Wiken, 82. a.  
Wike, 564. b.  
Willey, 48. b.  
Wilnecote juxta Stratford, 616. b.  
Wilnecote juxta Tamworth, 824. b  
Willington, 457. a.  
Willoughby, 189. b.  
Wimpston, 484. b.  
Winderton, 429. b.  
Winhall, 149. a  
Wishaw, 683. b.  
Withibrooke, 139. a,  
Witton, 649. b  
Wolphamcote, 204. b  
Wolford magna 451. a  
Wolford parva, 452. b  
Wolston 22. a 

The Priory there 24. a. b.    
Wolvershill, 42. b  
Wolverton, 505. b  
Wolvey, 44. a  
Wood-Bevinton 635. a.  
Woodcote, 182. a.  
Woodlow, 373. a  
Wormleighton, 404. b.  
Woscote, 211. b  
Wootton-wawen 599. a 

the priory there 604. b    
Wootton juxta Warw. 180. a  
Wroxhall, 489. a  
Wyche, 612. b     

The TABLE of men's Names, and Matters of most note.  


A  
ABbe 35. b. 42. a 628. a. 767. a  
Abendon 215. a  
Abtot (sive D'abtot) 310. a. 495. a. 535. a. 542. a. 554 a.  
Adderly 756. a. b 789. a.  
Addurston 321. a  
Aghton 295. a. b  
Aglionby 43. b. 46. b 131. a. 210. b 410. a. 422. a 590. b. 714. b. 721 a.  
Aguillon 619. a. 629 a.  
Albini 50. b. 88 b 810. b  
Alderford 634. b  
Allesley 65. b. 178. b 453. b.  
Allestre 353. a  
Alneto 224. a  
Alspath 720. b. 721 a. b. 740. a  
Altar's, their Consecration 491. b  
Alwode 349. b  
Amundevill, vide Mundevill  
Anderson 774. a  
Andrews 54. a. 55. b 85. b. 134. a. 418 b. 421. a. 432. b. 481 a. 482. b. 721. a 722. a.  
Angevin 218. b  
Annesley 453. a  
Anson 824. a  
Anthony 801. b  
Apleby 782. b. 799. b.  
Appropriation what it is, 7. b.  
Ap-Rice 801. b.  
Ap Thomas 575. a  
Arblaster 766. b. 777. b.  
Archer 207. a. 398. a. 526. b. 567. b. 576. b. 577. a. 578.579. a. b. 580.581. a b. 582. a. 609. a. 690. a. 729. a. 767. a. 789. a. 799. b  
Arch-Decons their antiquity and authority 126. a  
Arden 31. a. 149. b. 161. b. 180 a. 192. a. 204. b. 207. a. 214. b. 224. a. 388. b. 406. a. 430. a. 450. b. 601. b. 644. a. 675. b. The pedigree 676.684. a. 694. a. 695. a. 713. b. 724. a. 760.761. a. b. 811. b  
Arden de Hampton 459. b. 488. b. 694. b. 696. b. 697. a. b. 698. a. b. 699. b. 700. a. 701. b. 709. a  
Arden de Kingsbury 170. b. 760.761. a. b. 764. a  
Arden de Rodburne 219. b. 220. a. 384. a. 677. a. 684. a  
Arden de Rotley 414. b. 419. a. b. 420. b. 674. b  
Arden de Hanwell 674. b. 675. a. 677. b  
Arden de Drayton 534. a  
Arden de Grafton 541. a. 542. a  
Arden de Park-Hall 499. a. 641. b. 642.646. a. b. 647. a. 649. a. 678. a. b 680. b. 681. b. 682. a. 685. b. 721. b  
Armes anciently alluding to the name of the bearer 647. a. 674. a  
Armeburgh 775. b  
Armentiers 180. a 215. b  
Arrabi 48. a  
Arsic 157. b  
Arundel 30. b. 527. b. 693. a. 711. b. 712 a. 725 * a  
Ascough 430. a. 526. b  
Ashby 56. b. 585. b. 794. a  
Ashton 415. b. 601. b  
Askel 284. a  
Aspale 775. b  
Assells 396. b. 612. a. 637. a. 644. a  
Asserugge 556. a  
Astell 35. a. 587. a  
Aston 136. b. 596. b. 597. a. 713. a. 749. a 753. a. 756. a. 810. b 821. a. 824. a. b. 825. a. 826  
Atwode 554. b. 557 b  
Audley (sive Aldithley) 213. a 547. a. 594. b. 762. a  
Audley Thomas Cancellarius Angl. 446. b. 815. b. 816 b  
Avenon 499. a. 500 a. 506. b. 612. b  
Aylesburie 210. a. 214. a. 471. a. 584. a. b. 604. a. 610. a b. 611. a. b. 644. a. b. 647. b. 694. a. 703. b. 720. a  
Ayleston 716. a  
Aynesworth 577. b  
Ayot 37. a    


B  
BAbington 770. a. 774. a  
Badger 455. a. 544. a  
Baginden 527. b  
Bagot 9 a. b. 12. a. b. 23 b. 138. b. 150. a. 152. a. b. 164. a. 196. b. 313 b. 513. a. 584. a. 590. a. 594. b. 730. a  
Bagot de Hide juxta Stafford 566. b. 567. a. 694. a. 807. a  
Baker 716. a. b  
Balance 141. b. 392. b. 431. a  
Balshall 521. b  
Banaster 295. a. 799. b  
Baptising of Children, the Ceremonies anciently used thereat 679. a. b  
Barbour 64. a  
Bardulf 160. b. 321. a. 480. b. 501. b  
Baret 128. b. 554. b  
Barnes 428. b  
Bar 586. a  
Barons warts (temp. Regis joh.) the occasion thereof 310. b  
Barton 450. b. 457. a  
Basset 161. a. 556. b  
Basset de Brailes●ord 477. a  
Basset de Draiton 117. b. 164. b. 321. a. 466. b. 606. a. 636. a. 664. a. b. 725 b. 751. a. 781. a. 799. b  
Basset de Fledborough 674. b  
Basset de Hedindon 306. a. b. 307. a. 342. b  
Basset de Sapcote 217 a. 224. a. 431. b. 793. b  
Basset de Wolvey 44 b. 45. a. 47. a. 51. a 139. a. 285. a  
Baskervill 33. b. 782. a. 789. b  
Bassingburne 71. a. 777. b. 788. b  
Bate 61. a. 67 b  
Battle of Evesham 162. a. b  
Baylies 506. b  
Baynham 380. b  
Beauchamp de Elmley 309. b. 310. a. b. 311.312. a. 771. b  
Beauchamp Earls of vide Warwick Earls  
Beauchamp Lord Bergavenny 345. b. 615. b. 743. b. 744. a. b  
Beauchamp Comes Wigorn 746 a  
Beauchamp de Hach 321. a  
Beauchamp de Holt 32 a. b. 43. b. 44 a 415 b  
Beauchamp de Powik and Alcester 408. b 530. a. 569. b. 570. a. b. 571. a. b. 574. a 620. a. 629. a  
Beaufitz 176. b. 406. b. 708 a  
Beaufo 23. b. 186. b. 187. a. b. 189. a. b. 296. a. 343. a. 713. b  
Beaufort Dux Somerset 329 b  
Beaumont 176. b. ●● 565. a. b. 766. a  
Beck 799. b. 807. b  
Beckbury 181. b  
Bedyl 801. b  
Beler 51. a  
Belcher 695 a. 770. b  
Bellers 198. a. 199. a. 756. a  
Belet 182. a. 441. a  
Belgrave 51. a  
Belingham 406. b. 708. b.  
Belknap 23. b. 142. a. 183. a. 200 a. 343. a. 408. b 409. a. 441. b. 484 a. 589. a. 596. b. 647. b. 678 b. 773. a  
Benedictine Monks vide Monks  
Benet 85. b 764. b  
Beningwo●th 460. b  
Benitone 5●5. b  
Bentley 404. a  
Be●cheston 207 b. 453. b. 606. a. 724. * a. 749 a. b. 813 b  
Bereford 157 b 210. a. 232. a. 386. a. b. 387 a. 395. a 415. a b 423 b. 4●8. b. 535. b. 541. a. 5●7. a. 671. a. b. 67●. a. ●73. a. b. 674 a 764 b  
Bermingham 633. a. 637. b 644. a. b. 647 a. 648. a. b. 655 b. 656. a. b. 657. a b. 658 a. 659. a. b. 660 a 633. a. 684 a. 685. a. 688. b. 715. a. 728. a. 751 a  
Berkley 83 b. 194 a. 206. a 329. b. 431. b. 606. b. 619. a. 623. a. 646. a  
Berkswell 353. a  
berner's 801. b  
Bernthrop 630. b  
Berry (alias Bury) 450. b. 451. a  
Besiles 384. a  
Beton 224. a  
Bevill (alias Beynvill) 55. b. 198. a  
Bickenhill 713. b. 714. b  
Bifeild 651. b.  
Bigot 406. a. b.  
B●ngham 678. b. 757. b. 821. b  
Birkin 692. b.  
Biseg 709. b. 729. * a.  
Bishe 223. b. 672. b. 743 b  
Biset 34. a. 306 b.  
Bishbury 755. b. 756. a  
Bishop 211. a. 427. a. 471. b  
Bishopsden 217. b. 366. b 376. b. 390 a. 391. a. 411. a. 441. a. b. 480. a. 481 a. 514 b. 525 b. 526. a. 517. b. 584. a. b. 585. a. 586. a. 589. a. 644 a. b. 646. b. 715. b  
Blacgrave 685. a.  
Bladinton 510. b.  
Blancfront 297 a. 342. b. 6●3. a. 698. b  
Bl●ys 423. a.  
Blike 494. b.  
Blithe 4●3. b. 738. a. 755. b 756. a  
Blounce 33. a.  
Blount 29 b. 41. b. 216. a. 342. b. 414. b. 415. b. 579. b. 586. b. 825 b  
Bloxham 547. a.  
Bocher 177. a.  
Bodenham 619. a.  
Bodington 202. b  
Bonville 157. b. 716. a  
Bohun 529. a. 543. a  
Bohun Co. Heref. 444. a  
Bole●n 4●5. a.  
Boll●● 651. a  
Bo●ton 210. ● 607. b.  
Bonch●valier 450. a 671. a  
Bond 124. a. b. 647. b. 650. a  
Bonn●bury 606. b.  
Bo●th● 349. a 650 a. 7●8 * 730. * ●  
Boscher 202. a de Bosco (alias Bo●s) 6 b. 7. a. 8. b. 9 a. 39 a 81. b. 483. a. 494. a. 500 a. 767. b  
Boskervill 286. b. vide Baskerv●ll.  
Boteler 48 b. 56 a. 62. b 289 b. 428. a. 655 a. 755 a. 757. a. 783. b. 819. b  
Boteler de Ove●sl●y 182. a. 385. a. 406. a. 430. a. b 431. b. 480. a. 500.529. b. 541. a. 545. a. b 572. b. 574. a. 575. b. 619. a. b. 621. b. 627. b 628. a. b. 631. b. 632. b  
Boteler de Eccleshall 79. b. 770. a. 774. a  
Boteler de Sudley 367. b. 408. b. 429. b. 441. b. 484. a. 589. a. 591. b. 596. a b. 598. a. 693. a. 708. b. 770. b. 772. a. b. 773. a. 774. a. 821. a  
Boteler de Soli●ull 678. b. 689. a. 690. a. 692. a. 693. b. 696. a. 724. * b. 726. * a. 749. a 750. b  
Boteler de Engleby 216. a. 799. b  
Boteler de Tamworth 778. b.  
Boteler de Wolvardington 28. a. 81. a. b  
Boteler de Hibernia 29. b  
Botoner 117. b. 137. a 140. a  
Botetort 545. b. 644. b 645. b. 646. a. 678. a 821. a  
Botreaux 568 b. 569. a. 570. b. 571. b. 572. a. b. 728. b  
Botry● 720. a  
Bough●on 9 a. 19 b. 22 a. 54. ●. 55. a. b. 64. a 65. a. b. 66. a. 119. a 193. a. 194. a. 206. b 456. b  
Bou●chier 360. a  
Boys 641. b  
Brabazon 716. a. b. 751. b. 825. a  
Bracebrigge 668. a 678. b. 760.761. a. b 762. a. b. 763.764. a 765. a. 766. a. 782. b 799. b. 825. b  
Bra●burne 638. a  
Bradgate 210. b.  
Bradmore 458. b  
Bradwell 647. b  
B●agenham 729. * a  
Braibroke 786. a  
Bramcote 816. a  
Brandesley 131. a  
Brandeston 210. a. 480. a. 584. a. b. 610. b. 611. b  
Brandon 414. b. 447. b.  
Brandon Dux Suff. 52. a. 172. b. 577. a  
B●antingthorpe 782. b.  
Braose 613. b. 614. a 615. a. 726. * b. 785. a  
Brauncefeild 219. a.  
B●auncestre 432. b  
Bray 28. b. 210. b. 399. a. 441. b. 482. b 610. a 652. b. 772.773. a. 793. ●. 799. b  
B●aile● 453. b  
Br●t 748. a. b.  
Breton 22. b. 24. a 28. a 82. b 217. b. 230. a 231. a. 398. b 454. b 506 b  
Brereton 424. b. 810. b 811. a  
Breaus of Gowher 306. b. 313. b  
Brienton 800. a  
Briggs 693. a  
Briset 708. a  
Broc 138. a. 374. a. 381. a. 404. a. 706. a  
Brokhole 775. b  
Broke 43. a. 140. a. 149. a. 207. a. 654. a  
Brokesby 745. a. b 746. a  
Bromflet 413. a  
Brome 373. b. 506. a. b 535. a. 545. b. 589. a 627. a. b. 703. b. 710. a. b. 711. a. b. 712. a. b 713. a. b  
Bromley 153. a. 392. b. 722. a  
Bromwich 377. b. 648 a. b. 677. b  
Broughton 446. b. 581. b. 582. a  
Brown 16. b. 60. a. 61 b. 224. b. 292. b. 417. a. 732. b  
Brudnell 706. a. b  
Bruli 558. b. 620. a 825. a  
Brune 381. a  
Brus 656. b. 787. b Vide B●eaus  
Bruton 813. a  
Bubwith 522. a  
Buckland 224. b  
Bucknam 39 b  
Budeford 739. a  
Buenvasleth 388. b 553. b. 565. a  
Bullen 646. a  
Burbach 747. a 213. b  
Burdet 195. a. 19 b. 474. a. 483. a. 485. a 528. a. b. 583 a. 621 a. 622. a. b. 623.624 a. b. 625. a. 693 b. 709. b. 799. b 808. a. 809. a. 810. a. 813. b. 814.815. a. b. 816. a  
Burchervill vide Baskervill  
Bure 288. b  
Burford 778. a  
Bordeaux 538. a  
Burghton 194 a  
Burghersh (sive Burwash) 29● b. 30. b.  
Burgh 547. a. 632. a.  
Burgh Comes Cantii 444. a. b  
Burgoine 148. b. 489. a. 492. b. 800. b. 801 b  
Bur●all vide Sepulture  
Burley 453. b. 604. b 605. a. 610. a. 612. a  
Burman 215. a  
Burnel● 219. a. 543. b 545. b● 546 646 a. 744. b. 745. a  
Burton 194 b. 195. a 218. b. 490 a  
Bushel 575. a. 709. b  
Buschervill 80. ●  
Buvinton 535. b  
Byrt 417● a    


C  
Cagthelew 414. b. 483. a  
Ca●li vide Kalli.  
Caisneto vide Cheney.  
Cameswell 81. a. 217. b  
Campanc 65. a. 706. a  
Camvill 28. a. 67. b 70. b. 144. b. 146. a 157. b. 569. a. 621. b 622. a. 623.626.695. b. 752. a. 754. a. b. 756. a. 766. b 782. a. 793. b. 813. a b  
Canons of St. Augustine their original 155. b their habit 156.  
Canons of the holy sepulchre, their original 362. b. and habit. 363.  
Canons of the holy Trinity for redemption of Captives their original 393. a. b. 394. a. and Habit.  
Canon's secular 344 b. 345. a. their Habit. 344.  
Cantelupe (sive Cantlow) 39 b 115. b. 160. a b. 193 b. 209. a. 288. b 411. a. 415. a. 423. a 449. b. 474. a. 504. a. b. 510. b. 554. a 555. b. 556. a. b. 610. a. 613. b. 614. a. b 630. a. 727. * b. 729. * a. 741. a. b. 819. a  
Cardian 221. a. 286. a 471. a  
Careswell (vel Caverswall) 62. a. b. 82. b. 129. a. 136. b  
Carew Comes Totenesiae 518. b. 519. a 525. a  
Carington 601. b.  
Carne 801. b  
Carmelites vide friars  
Carthusians vide Monks  
Cartwright 31. b. 207. b. 353. a  
Castles sew in England before the Norman Conquest 341. b  
castle 139. b. 140. a 528. b. 644 a. 648. a 655. a. 684. a. 721. b  
Catesby 17. a. 32. a. b 141. b. 176. b. 209. a 2●0. a 219. a. 220. a. b. 221. b. 222. a 286. a 399. a. 404. b 456. b. 471. a. 526. a. b. 579. b. 581. b. 582. a. 584. a. 585. a. b. 586. a. b. 710. a. b. 711. b. 715. a. 738. b.  
Cave 56 b. 58 a. 194. a 636. b. 639. a. 762● b 764. a. 768. a. 774. a  
Cavendish 173. a  
Caunton 688. b  
Causion 192. a  
Cawarden 458. b 513. b  
Cawdwell 596. b  
Celis of What use 128. b  
Cestreton 480. a  
Chambre 224. b  
Chamberlain 75. ab. 85. b. 134. a. 418. b 421. a. 432. b. 481. a 770. b  
Champain 197. a  
Champernoun 739. b  
Chance 451. ●  
Chandoz 569. a  
Charun 164. b  
charnels 18. a. b. 19 a. 54. b. 78. a. b. 79. b 217. a. 539. a. 792.799. b. 800. a. 810. a 825. a  
Charters Grants by Charter few before the Norman Conquest 24. b. 138. a. b. when they first began Ib. 

The solemnity of them in ancient times 511. a. 514. a. 527. b. Gl●be and Tithes so given to the Church 630. b vide Wakes    
Charters 36. b 773. b  
Chastelein 633 a  
Chatere 207. b. 209. a  
Chaucumbe 160. a 306. a. 342. b. 604. b 606. a  
Chaveney 65. a  
Chaurcis (alias Chaworth) 460. b. 725. b.  
Cheiney 424. b. 751. b  
Chelaidestone 213 a  
Cherlecote 293. a 297. a. 387. b 388. b 393. b. 395.396.399. b. 495.609. a  
Cherleton 529 b  
Cheriton 447. a  
Chester 373 a  
Chester-Genealogie of the Earls 87 The story of them so far as it relates to Coventre 87. b. 88  
Chesterton 130. b 131. a  
Chetwin 37. a. 721. a 758.792.793. b 794 796.810. a  
Chetwood 22. b. 23. a 24 a  
Chiltenham 618 a  
Chinew 374. a. 404. a  
Chisenhale 739. a  
Chowne 353. b  
Churches how endowed at first 293. b. The Ceremonies used at their Dedication, 490. b. and Consecration, 491. a. The reason Why they bear Saints names, 492. a  
Clapham 227. b  
Clare 414. b. 787. b  
Clarelk 485. b  
Clarindon 648. b.  
Clement 190. b. 191. a. 192. a. 455. a  
Clerk 56. b. 190.207. a. 451. b. 460. b. 471 b. 546. a. 620. b. 634 635. b.  
Clever 215. b  
Cleyton 755. b. 756. a  
Clifford 288. b. 313. b 321. a. 416. b. 429. b 529. a. 581. b. 657. a 729. b. 762. a. 787. b  
Clifford de Frampton 601 a  
Clifton 450 a  
Clinton de Kenilworth 29. b. 30. b 66. b. 155.157. a 159. b. 170. b. 180. a 181. b. 185. b. 186. a 203. a. 204. b. 285.291. b. 294. a. 30●. a 385. a. 404. b. 422. a 458. b. 501. a. 634. a 704. b. 706. a. 724. a 725. * a. 727. * a  
Clinton de Colshill 163. b. 217. a 493. b. 494. b. 495. a. 709. b. 727. * 728. * 729. * 735.765. b 825. b  
Clinton de Maxstoke 67. b. 230. b. 342. b 658. b. 688. b. 702. b 716. a 726. b. 727.728.729. b. 730. a 732. a. 752. b. 755. a. 757. a. 810. b. 820. a. 824. a. 826. b  
Clinton Comes Hunt●ndon 577. a. 615.727 729. b 730.731.742. a. 746. b 752 b. 826. b  
Clinton de Badsley 494. b. 709. b. 728 *.  
Clod●hale 526. b. 623 b. 644.646. b. 647. a. 663. a.  
Clopton 512. b. 517.518. b. 520.523.524.525.529. a. 547. a. 617. a. 632.633. a  
Cocton 185. a. 558. a. 559. a. 564. b. 574. b.  
Cocks vide Cox  
Cockfeild 524. b. 637 a. 651. a  
Coke 198. a. 380. b 409. b. 702.703. a. 750. b. 770. a. 778. a  
Cokesey 48. b. 49. a 288. b. 289 321. a. 501. a. 530.534. a 580. b  
Cokein 152. a. 229. b 716. a. 804.807. a 808. b. 809.812. a 825. a  
Colloid 57 a  
Coals 690. a. 692. a  
Collesley 739 a  
Collins 579 a  
Colling 209. a  
Colemore 661 a  
Colyngham 230 a  
Collyngwode 521 b  
Colvile 57 b  
Comb 105. b. 517. b 523. a. 529. a  
Comberford 638. a 775. b. 824  
Coming vide Cumin  
Compton 29. a. 84. b 199. a. 224. a. 422. a. 423. b. 424.425.445. a. 451. b. 459. b 509. a. 612. a. 693. b 706. b. 729.  
Compworth 140. a  
Coningham 283. a  
Coningsby 522. a 567.659. a. 709. b  
Constable 36. a. 768. a. 769.770. a  
Conway 528. b. 621. a 623.624. b 625. a. 626.627. b. 693. b  
Cope 56. b. 405. a. 406. b  
Copley 546 b  
Corbet 55. a. 62. b. 67. b. 229. a. 286. a 379. a. 547. a. 568. b 572. a. 650. b. 721. a 727. a  
Corbin 807. b  
Corbizon 199. a. 288. a. 506. a. 535. a 542.553. b. 554.555. a. 557. a. 558. a 583. b. 630.683. b 706. a. 813. a  
Cornwall 199. b. 529 a  
Cornwall Reginald Earl 568. b.  
Cotele 396. b  
Cotes 9 b. 12. b. 23. b 198 a. 288. b. 289. a 409 a. 484. a  
Cotton. 36. a. 82. a. 182. b. 523. b. 722. a  
Coventre 773  
Counties, part of them environed with others, and at a remote distance, the reason thereof 481.  
Cox 283.287. a. 421 a. 721. a  
Craft 18.33. a. 65.78. a. 79. b. 182. a. 217. a. 428. a. 508. a. 715. a 767. a  
Crane 693. a  
Cranford 384. a. 586. a  
Cranow 224. b  
Craucumbe 444. b 485. a. 610 a  
Crawshaw 812. a  
Cressie 214. a. 460. b 471. a  
Crew 31. b. 207. b. 220.547. a. 632.633.  
Crikkelade 545. a  
Croc 138. a. 170. b 210. b. 211. b. 374. a 404. a. 480. a. 706 a. 708. a  
croft 415. b. 289. a.  
Crombe 523. b  
Cromwell 430. a 629. b 801.  
Cromwell de Tatshall 68 a. 329. b. 429. b 819. b  
Crophull 29. b. 773. a  
Crow 722. a.  
Cruse 178. a. 296. b  
Cubinton 202. a  
Culi 80.494. a. 683 a 779. b. 715. a. 729 ●. a. 750 a. 810. a. 824. a. 825. a  
Culpeper 747.777. a 778. a  
Cumin 295. a. 449.454. b. 455. a. 504.523. a. 556. a. 583. b 612. a  
Cuny vide coin  
Curli 213. a. 215. a 343. b. 449.500. b 501. b. 503.  
Curzon 329. b. 380. a 601. b. 752. a. 754. b  
Cyfrewast 610. a    


D  
Dabridgcourt 287. a. 606. b. 694. b. 695 a. 703.715. a. 721. a 767. b. 770. b. 774. a  
Dalby 64. a. 423. a 432. b. 433. a. 453. b 472. b  
D'aivile vide D'eivile  
Dallingrugge 408. b  
Danet 198. a. 293. b 409. b. 543. b. 546. a 770. a  
Dantsey 44●. a. 581. b  
Danvers 420. b  
Darcie 292. b. 681.745. b  
Dasset 194. b  
D'aubiney 128. b  
Davenport 39 b. 41. b  
Daventre 221. a  
Davies 217. b. 427.  
Daws 143. a  
Deans-Rurall their office 734  
Deacons 224. b. 428. b  
Dedication of Churches, See Churches  
Deincourt 80.165. b 693. a  
D'eivile 137. a. 288. b 306. b. 429. b 442. a 443. a. 500 a  
Delves 30. b. 196. a 215. b  
De la bear 638. a  
De la Hay 142. b. 650. a  
De la land vide Launde  
De la Mare 558. a  
De la Planche 454. b 595● b. 658. a. 728. a  
De la Pole 486. a  
De la Roche vide Roche  
De la ward 664. b  
Dene 45. a  
Despenser 310. a. 719. a. 726. a. 740 a. 752. b  
Devereux 445. a. 594 b. 641. b. 648.652. b. 653. b. 751. b 753. b. 765. a. 759. a 765. b. 781 782. b 783. a. 797. a. 801. b 818. a  
Dichford 336 b 453  
Dictum de Kenilworth 163 a  
Digby 539. b. 71●. b. 724. a. 726. a. 732. b 733.736.737.738. b  
Dilke 31. b. 725. b 729 b. 733. b  
D●mok 61. b. 219. a 480. b. 652. b. 655. b 821. a  
Dingley 215. b. 295.  
Dison 455. a. 544. a  
Dive 209. a. 410. b 415. a  
Dixley 650. a  
Dixwell 12 b  
Dodenhale 80. a. 808. a  
D'oilie 306. b. 307. a 766. a. vide Despenser  
Dolfyn 578. b. 588. a  
Donington 460. b 575. a  
Dormer 286. a. 414. b  
Dounamney 618. a  
Draicote 729. a  
Draiton 527. a. 781. b 782. a  
Draper 541. b. 542. a 775. b  
Dreyden 219. ●. 220. a  
Dudley 430. a. 646. a 709. b. 775. b  
Dudley Oliver 360. a  
Dudley Edm. 336.  
Dudley Rob. Earl of Leic. 165. b. 229. b 230. b. 358.359.504. a. 699. b. 702. a 708. b. 816. b  
Dudley Sr. Robert 166. b. 167.168.222. a  
Dudley Ambrose Earl of Warwick vide Warwick Earls  
Duffeild 225. b. 557. b  
Dufford 494. a  
Dugdale 756 a  
Duke 197 a  
Dumart 460 b  
Dumvill 82 a  
Dunheved 191  
Duport 781 a  
Durant 455 b 456 a  
Durvassall 565.582. a 604. b. 609. a  
Dutton 35 a  
Duvern 9 a  
Dycon 410 b    


E  
Earl 652. b. 653. b  
Earl, the first occasion of that name and dignity 298 b. Their jurisdiction 299 a How created anciently 302. b. 307. a Right to that title by the mother 313. a  
East 225. b. 557. b 650. a.  
Eburhalle 703. b  
Edgbaston 646. b 653. b. 654. a  
Edricheston 556. a 610. a  
Egerton 729 b  
Ellesfeild 232. a. 672. a. 673. b. 674. a  
Ellyn 349. a  
Ellinhale 196 b  
Empson 399. a. 485. b 587. a.  
Endeavour 150.151. a. 181. b. 807. a 808. b. 812. a  
Engaine 317 a  
Englefeild 286. a 509. a. 652. b  
English natives, how hardly dealt with by the Norman Conq. 302. b 303. a  
Enyan 283 a●  
Erdington 45. a. 510. b. 543. a. 637.639. a 641. a. 644. b. 646. a 650. b. 651.652. a  
Erdswike 765 b  
Essex 44 a  
Esseby 195. a. 585. a 752. a a  
Estley, vide Astley  
Eton 224. b. 194.677. a.  
Etynton 472. b. 475. a 480. a. 590. b  
Everingham 140 a.  
Evesham 412 b  
Eyr 29 a 450 b    


F  
Fairs, their original, and the occasion of the concourse to them 514. b. 515. a. anciently kept on the Sunday, and in the Church yards, till prohibited Ib.  
Falconer 202. b. 450. a. 569  
Faleis 719 b  
Fanshaw 38●. a. 536. a 612. b  
Farendon (alias Fardon) 210. b. 211. a 295.  
Farington 801. b  
Farmer (alias farmer) 401. a. 430. a  
Fastolf 571 b  
Faunt 767 b  
Fawkes 194 b  
Fenys (alias F●enles) 198 a 689 b  
Ferrer Comes Derb. 759. a. 779. b. 782. a. The story of them, 783. The pedigree 784.785. etc. 792. a. 810. b  
Ferrer de Chartley 648 656. a. 658. b 751. b. 784 788. a 794. b. 826. b  
Ferrer de Okam 157. b  
Ferrer de Oversley 628. a 629.  
Ferrer de Groby 67. b. 206. b. 319 b. 323. b. 589 a. 788.  
Ferrer de Tamworth 23. b. 62. b 129. a 207. a. 380. b. 596. b. 638. a. 756. b. 816. b. 821.822.823.824. b. 825. b  
Ferrer de Mergate 535 b  
Ferrer de Badsl●y 492. b. 635.703. b 710.711. b. 712.713.732. b  
Filding 43. b. 57 b. 58 223. b. 224. a. 380 b. 456. b. 699. b. 749. a. 766. b. 775. b  
Fil. Alani (seu fitz-Alan) 22. b. 28. a 88 b. 206. a. 390. a 651. a. 706. a. 717. b  
Fil. Ausculfi 637. a 649. b. 650. a. 653. b 655. a  
Fitz Eustace 209 b  
F●tz-Gerald 411. a.  
Fitz-Herbert 131. a 568. b. 569.527 800.801. b  
Fitz-Nicholas 34. a 786. a  
Fitz-O●es (sieve fill. Odonis') 9 a. 286.381. a. 513. a. 536. b 566. b  
Fil. Petri 162. b. 483. a  
Fil. Radulphi (sive Fitz-Raph) 510. b 750. a. 751.752. a 765. b. 766. b. 824. a 826 b  
Fil. Ricardi 30. a 66. b. 218. b. 489. b 490.493. a. 494. b 504. a. 766. a. 810. b 825. b vide Hatton  
Fil. Roberti 35 a  
Fil. Sewalli vide Shirley.  
Fil. Stephani 452. a.  
Fil. Walteri 761. a 799 a  
Fil. Watini 396. b. 728. b  
Fil. Willielmi vide Hatton  
Fitz-Williams 191. b  
Fitz-Withe (sive Fil. Guidonis) 32. a. b. 43. b. 129. b. 415. a  
Fitton 774. a  
Fililode 494. b  
Fillongley 129. a. 412 b. 746. a. 747. a  
Fisher 287. a. 295. b. 769 b  
Fisher de Warwick 196. a. 202● b. 230. b. 232. b. 283. b 284 a 287. a. 350.351. a. 364. b. 365. a. b. 384 b 524. a. 641● a  
Fisher de Packington. 714 b. 719 b. 722 a 724 a b. 725 765 b. 770. b.  
Flamok 185. b. 288. a. 393. a.  
Flamvill 211. b.  
Flanders 765. b.  
Foliot. 490. a. 546. b 547. a.  
Folvile 506. b.  
Ford 606. b.  
Forts of the Romans bow made 420. a.  
Forster 131. a. 175. b. 179 b. 321 a. 721. a.  
Fortescue 575. b. 621. a.  
Fosse 474 a  
Fowkes 709 b  
Fowler 455 a 544. a  
Foxall 524 a 641. a  
Foxcote 459 b  
Franceis 379. b. 799. b. 810. a  
Frankton 196. b  
Freford 793 b  
Frebody 596 b  
Freberne 137 a  
Freeman 286. a. 455. a  
Frekleton 479 b  
Frenuse 500 b. 556. b  
Freschevile 212. a  
Frevill 22. b. 23. a. 28. a. 62. b. 82. a. b. 129. a. 131. a 133. b. 136. b. 157. b. 293. b. 441. b. 484. a. 499 a. 513. a 538. b. 591 b. 596. a. 598. a. 556. b. 557. a. 817. b. 819. b. 820.822.824 b.  
Friers-Minors, their original 113. a. their first coming into England Ib. b their habit 114  
Friars Carmelites their original 117. a. Their first coming into England Ib. b. their habit 118  
Friars Preackers, otherwise called Dominicans or Black friars 367. b. 368. Their habit Ib.  
Frier hermit's of St. Augustine 781. a. their habit 780  
Frost 286. b  
Froxmere 747. a  
Fuljambe 797. a.  
Fulwode 578. a. 579. a. 581. a. b. 606. b. 609. a. 695. a. 701. a  
Funerals, Horse anciently led before the corpse at the solemnising of them 312. b  
Furches 396. b  
Furneaux 212 a    


G  
Gage 547. a. 801. b  
Gairon 434. a. 494. a 503. b  
Gamel 678. b  
Ga●net 529. a  
Gar●ale 28. a. 194. b 195. a  
Gascoin 430. a. 628. a 629. b. 630. a  
Gaveston Piers 314. b. 315. b  
Gaunt 767. b  
Genners 541. b  
Gerard 511. b  
Gerbold 137. a  
Gerald Co●●●s de K●ldare 411. a. 488. b. 607. a. 732. * ●  
Gernun 508. ●  
Gibbs 2●9. a. 458. a. b  
G●bbons 484 b. 671. a  
Gibtho●p 454. b  
Giffard 157. b. 161. b 162 b. 309. b. 410. b 411. a. 423. a. 473. b 474. a. 500.523. a 706. a. 770. b. 773. a ●0●. b. 801. b.  
Gilds, their original 119. a. b. 522. a b.  
Their Ordinances and Statutes 122. a etc.  
Gilford 339. a. 699. b  
Gloucester 452. a  
Glover 747. b. 759. a. 775. b  
Goband 16. b. 646. b  
Godeva Comitissa 86. a. b  
Godfathers and Godmothers, when reduced to two men for a may and two women for a female 697 a  
Gold 217. b  
Golo●re 646. b  
Gopil 128. a  
Goodere 153. a. 216. a 220. a. 421. a. 803. b  
Gorges 682. b. 683. a  
Gornai 472. a. 614. b  
Gousel 618. a  
Gower 295. b. 582. a  
Gra●ton 488 b. 541. a 542. a. 708● a  
Gran● 729. a  
Grants vide Charters.  
Grass 637. a  
Green 22. a. 67 b. 83. a. 526. b. 582. a 588. a 729 a. 775. b 799. a 821. a  
Gregory 81. a. 129. a 143. a. 177. b. 349. b  
Greystoke 6●9 b  
Grendon 673. a. 729 * b. 766. b. 792.793. a b. 797. a. 799. b. 807. a. 810. a.  
Grentmaisnil 459. b. 460. b. 472. a. 473. b. 480. a. 494. a. 536. a. b. 583. b. 589. b. 748. b. 757. a  
Grenevill (sive Grenfield) 428. a. b. 451. b. 453. a.  
Greseley 56. a. 82. a. 157. b. 380. ●. 673. a 799. b  
Greswould 581. b. 654. a. 678. b. 689. b 692. b. 694 b. 696. a  
Greves 690. a  
Grevill 33. a. 49. a. 61. b. 456. b. 459. a. 512 a. 513. b. 521. b. 530 a. b. 534. a. b. 570. a 571. b. 573 575. b. 587. b. 625. b. 677. b. 738. a. 800. b. 801 b  
Grevill Dominus Brook 182 b 289 b 343. a. 361.572. a. 620. ●. 702. a. 739 b.  
Grey 140. a. 203. b. 600. a. 606 b● 635. a 726. a. 777. b.  
Grey de Cod●oure 35. a  
Grey de R●●bin 73. b 398. a. 428. a. 472. b 740 b. 743. a  
Grey de Roth●rfeild 67. b. 68 a 688. b. 691. a. 728. a  
Grey de Groby 70. a 74● a  
Grey visc. Lisle 716● a 757. b  
Grey Marq. Dors. 74. a. b. 600. a. 667. a. 726. * a. 757. b. 767. b. 781. a. 789. a  
Grey Duke of Suff. 74. b. 338. a  
Griffith 226. b. 227. a b. 729. * b. 730. * a. 762. b  
Griffin 536. a. 547. a 578. b.  
Grimesarwe 637. b. 644. b  
Grosvenour 755. b  
Grynford 619. b  
Gualterus Coventrensis an old Historian 128. a  
Gurmund 218. b. 219. a  
Gurnei 431. a  
Gwent 801. b  
Gyes 789. b    


H  
Hach 287. a. 390. a. b. 444. b  
Hagham 673. a  
Haia 696. b  
Hairun 20. a. b. 60. a. b  
Hailes 79. b. 81. a. 105. b. 112. b. 119. a 1●9 b. 130. a. 149. b 505. a. 606. b. 721. a. 729. b. 769 b.  
Hales Alexander Arch Deacon of ●oventre 127. a.  
His Epitaph. Ib. b  
Hakluit 503. b  
Halford 474. a. 483. a  
Hall 22. a. 518. a.  
Hal●all 721. b.  
Halton 412. b  
Hamelton 217. a  
Hamelyn 315. b  
Ham 457. a. b  
Hampden 606. b. 678. b. 712. a. b  
Hamton 157. b  
Handlo 543. b  
Handsacre 644. a  
Hansard 390. b  
Hans●ap. 232. a  
Harcourt 44. b. 45. a 47. a. 139. a 209. b 360. a. b. 415. b. 481 b. 547. a 584. a 587. b 650. b. 652. b. 706. a 748. b. 758. a. 761. a 799. b. 806. b. 819. a  
Ha●●●eshull 747. a. b 748. a. b. 751. a. 776. b. 777. a. b 799. b  
Harington 138. a. 148. a. 149. a  
Ha●man 668 b  
Harman Episcopus Exon 667. a  
Harpur 380. b. 381. a b. 775. b  
Harrits 219. a  
Harvey 36. a. 182. b 391. a  
Harwedon 224. b  
Harwell 367. b. 449. b 524. a 527. b. 528. a 543. b. 545. b. 546. b 600. a. b. 601. a 603 609. b. 729. a  
Haseley 61. b. 293. a 353. a. 495. b  
Hascloure 618. a  
Hastang 141. b. 163. b 206. a. 209. a. 210. b 212. a. b. 213. a. b. 214. b. 215. a. 293. a. 391. a. 392. b. 426. b 439. b. 440. b 490. a 495. a. 496. a. 501. b 503. b. 595. b. 701. a  
Hastings 28. b. 35. b. 36. a. 48● b. 84. a. 115. a. b. 162. b. 164 b. 182. a. 209. a. 215. b. 216. a. 224. b 315. b. 472. b. 504. a. 615. a. b. 618. a 739. b. 740. b. 741. a b. 746. b. 765. b. 774 b. 778. a. 781. a. 789. b. 799. a. b  
Hastings Comes Pembroke 742. a. b. 743. a b  
Hathewick 221. a. 286 a. 460. b. 471. a  
Hatton 493. a. b. 697. a. 727. b. 799. b. 824. a.  
Hauvill 529. b. 535. a  
Hawkyns vide Fish●r de Warwick  
Haws 369. a. 690. a. 692. a. b. 713. b  
Heath 606. b  
Hekling 797. a  
Hekstall 712 b  
Helena 36. a  
Hend 601. b  
Hengham 186. a. b  
Heningham 732. b  
H●nover 758. b  
Herberburie 286. b  
Herberd 632. a  
Hercy 297. a. 472. a. b  
Herdson 42. b 202. b  
Herdwike 215. a. 414. b. 416. b. 765. b. 789 b  
Herdeberge 48. b. 49. a. 54● b. 62. a. b. 182. a  
Hereward 197. a  
Heriz 28. a  
Herle 35. b. 765. b. 767. b. 789. a. b  
Herthull 150. b. 151. b. 152. a. 321. a. 373 a. b. 710. b. 711. a. 766. a. 800. a. 804. b 808. b. 812. a  
Hey 512. a  
Heyford 459. b  
Heyward 43. b  
Hill 66. b. 134 a. 173. a. 180 b. 191. b. 194 b 210. b. 489. a 692 b  
Hildersham 803. b  
Hillari 454 b. 672. a 728 a. 729. * b. 757 a 810. a  
Hinton 197. a  
History little light thereby til● the Norman Conquest 297. b  
Hobby 634. b  
Hobdy 481. a  
Hodenet 313. b  
Hokley 29. a. 178. b  
Holbeche 721. a. b  
Holc●oft 295. a  
Holden 653. b  
Holland 474. a  
Holland Earl of Kent 322. b  
Holland Comes de Huntendon 697. b  
Holt 456. b. 565. b. 587. b. 637. b. 638 639.644.655. b. 666 b. 739. a. 775 a 800. b. ●01. b  
Holwey 457 b  
Honingham 199 b 288 b  
Hoo 732 a  
Hopkins 82 a 349. a  
Hopper 426. b  
Hopton 55 a. 62 b 182 a  
Hore 232 a. 671 a. 673 b. 674 a. 684 a. 722 a. 724. * 749 750 b  
Hose vide Hussey  
Hospitalars knights 

The original of their Order 706 b  
Their Habit. 707 a  
When first settled in England 708 a.  
That their Tenants houses had Crosses set upon them 708 a    
Ho●ton 765 a  
Hothum 688 a. 689 a. 725 * a. 727 * a  
Hotot, sive Hoto●t 23 b  
Houby 767 b  
Howard 83 b  
Howard Comes Surriae 690 a  
Hubaud 182.428 a 455 a. 508 a. 536 a. 542 b. 550 b. 551, 552, 553.693 b  
Hugford 23 b. 28 a. 46 b. 178 b. 186 b 187 a. 189.431.198 a 202 a. 210. b 295. b. 329 b. 342 b 398. a. 410. a. 422. a. 580 b. 590. b. 692 a. 695.710. a. 714. b  
Hul●hale 579. b 581. a. 582. a. 607,  
Hull 671. a  
Hulhampton 413. b  
Hulles 54. b. 62.376. a  
Humberston 176. b  
Hundreds how many in this shire in the Conq. time, and their names 1. Towns included within one Hundred though parcel of another, the reason of it 588. b  
Hungerford 182. a 426. b  
Hunks 485. b  
Huntingfield 115. b  
Hunt 554 b  
Hussey 29. b. 225. b 410. b. 449. a. 557. a  
Hylmer 216. a  
Hynkelee 508. a    


I  
Jabet 43. a. 770. a  
Ibstoke 767. a  
Ichington 480 a  
Iffeler 351 a  
Institutions to Benefices, their original, and the occasion thereof 11. a  
Ingram 451. b. 452. b 535. a  
Jobson 801. b  
Jolep 523. b  
Joiner 175. b. 650. a  
Ireland 212. a.  
Irreys' 80.715. b. 716. a  
Isaak 663 a  
justs and Tourneaments prohibited 341. b    


K  
Ka●lie 749.799 b. 807. a  
Keble 414 b. 447 b 739 a 745  
Keines 221 b. 460 b. 471 a. 714 b  
Kelway 148 a. 149 a  
Kempe 456 b  
Kempson 541 b. 542 a  
Kersey 774 a  
Kevet 176 a.  
Kidwelly 420 b.  
Kilpeck 819 a  
Kinardsley 647 b. 650 a  
King 751 b  
Kineton 431 a. 395 a  
Kingsmill 219 a  
Kingston 384 a. 803 b  
Kinwarton 574 b. 620 a. 621 a  
Kirkby 694 a  
Kitteley 690 a. 726 * a  
Knevet 292 b  
Knight 321 a. 638 a  
Knights of the Bath bow made in ancient times 530 b. 531 532  
Knights made anciently by ecclesiastic persons 574  
Knightcote 410 b  
Knightley 199 b. 210 225 b. 291 a. 403 b 4●4 a. 496 a. 557 690 a. 726 a. 801 b  
Knolls 636 b. 764 a. 578 a  
Knotsford 225 b 768 a  
Kite 517 b    


L  
Lacie 396 a 615 a.  
Lalleford 20 b  
Lampeck 711 b  
Lane 143. a. 512. a. 621. a. 801. b  
Langdon 810 a  
Langford 62 b  
Langley 62.82.88. b. 129. a. 130. b. 131. a. 133. a 134● b. 135.136. a 175. a. 205. a. 376● a 444. b. 485. a. 529. b 535. a. 713. b. 711. b  
Lapworth 138  
Latimer 759. a  
Lauford vide Lalleford  
Lauley 185. b. 755. b 756. a  
land 694.695. a 756. b. 766 b. 824. b  
Lay-Brothers with what solemnity they devoted themselves to serve in the Monasteries 192. b  
Laynham 60● b  
Laiton 801  
Lecroft 686 b. 715 b  
Lec 149 b. 207 a 428 a. 430 b. 473 b 540 a. 567 b. 579 a  
Leek 35 a. 216 a 769 a  
Leet whence the name 2 a  
Leeson 197 a  
Leicester 45 a. 545 b 630  
Leighton 601 a. 632 a  
Leminton 207 b.  
Lenthale 605 b. 606 b  
Leofrick Comes Merciorum 86 a  
Letley 194 b  
Leventhorpe 57 b  
Leveson 668 b. 753 a 755 b. 756 a 807 b. 810 b. 824 826 b  
Leving 807 a  
jews 766 b. 775 b  
Luca quid significat 31 a  
Ley 384 a. 580 b  
Leyburne 742 a  
Leyland 801 b  
Licenses by the Bp. for private Oratories, the reason there of vide Oratories  
Lidkote 485 b  
Lifie●d 773 a.  
Ligon 571 b  
Lilbourne 770 a  
Limesi 67 b. 69 b. 226 b 228.231 a. 501 a 664 b 687 692 a 726 b. 756 b. 782 a. 799 b  
Lindsei 228 230 a 231 a  
Lingen 632 a  
L'isle 231 b. 522 b. 617 a. 664 b. 671 b. 684 a. 685, 686 697 b. 699 b. 715 b. 754 b. 777 b. 782 b.  
Littleton 35 a. 38 a. 634 b. 654 a. 678 b. 720 a. 725 b. 759 a. 781 a.  
Littleworth 779 a  
Lizours 674 a  
Lodbrooke 220 a. 221, 222 a. 285 286 a. 471 a. 497 a. 499 a. 579. a. 586 a  
Lod●ngton vide Ludington.  
Loges 138.374, 375 b. 421 a. 508. b  
Lok 157 b  
London 801  
Longvile 656.658. b. 751 b  
Longspe Comes Sarum 307. a  
Lou 160 b. 285 b. 286 a. 372 b. 459 b. 500 b. 696 b. 69● a. 701 b  
Lovel 39 b. 68 a. 543 b. 546 a. 547. a● 648 b. 682, 683 a. 693 a. 758 a. 774 a  
Lovet 60 b. 285 b. 286 a. 477 b. 696 b  
Loundres 673 b  
Lowes vide Sepulture.  
Lucerna 527 a  
Luci 297 a. 348.387 b. 392 a. 393. b 394 b● 395, a. 396.397 399 b. 450 a. 494 495 b. 507 b. 509 a. 510 551 b. 575 a. 580 b. 609 a. 636 a. 671 a. 714 b.  
Ludford 230 b. 747 748 a. 775 b.  
Ludinton 219 b. 375 a. 510 b. 527 a. 617 a. 824 b.  
Ludlow 821 a.  
Luvel vide Lovel.  
Lyouns 141 b.  
Lyvet 618 a.    


M  
Mace 482 a. 508 a. vide Massey.  
Macer, vide Megre.  
Maidenhach. 637● b. 644 b. 660 a.  
Makerell 450 b  
Mallori 35 a. 55 b. 56 157 b. 285 a. 287 a. 293.385.295 a. 430 a. 608 b. 609 a. 767 a. 810 a.  
Mandevile (sive Mannevile) 444 a 446 a  
Manors 348  
Mansell 513 a. 682 a. vide Maunsell.  
Mancestre 739 b 682 a. 675 b. 766 b. 774 b. 775 778 b.  
Man●feild 380 a  
Manvers 672 b  
Marchanleg ●17 a● 660 a.  
marshal 35 a. 450 b.  
marshal Co. Pembrokiae 444 a.  
Marmion 28 a. 164 a 501 b. 621 b. 607 a. 665 a. 719 b. 740 b. 750 a. 751 a. 7●6 b. 757 a. 758 b. 761 a. 765 b. 766 b. 793 a. 797 b. 799 807 a. 808 a. 809 a 813 b. 817 b. 818 819 820 824  
Marrow 12 b. 46 b. 169 b. 175 b. 179 b. 690 a. 7●1 b. 713 a. 718 724. b. 750 b  
Martell 529 b. 545 a  
Massey 182 a. 295 b. 641 653 b. 739 a. 772 b  
Masterson 686 b  
Matthew 196 a. 719 b 720 a  
Mauduit 182 a. 312 a 408 a. 443 b  
Mauduit Co. Warw. vide Warwick Earls  
Maudley 472 b  
Maunsell 652 b. 653 a  
Main 715 a. 724 b  
Meau● 182 b 494  
Megre 285 b. 286 a. 696 b  
Meinill 150● b. 151 a. 180 b. 664 b. 794 a. 812. a. 825 a  
Mellent Earls, the story of them 417 b. 418 a. etc.  
Meldon 618 a  
Melsa, vide Meaux.  
Merebrok 581 b  
Meres 725 * b  
Merington 230 a  
Mervyn 729 a  
Motley (alias Medley) 23 b. 28 a. 198 199 b 289 a. 293. b. 386 a. 709 b. 770 a.  
M●dlemore 55 a● 557 a. 654 655. b. 693● a  
Midleton 217 b. 601 a.  
Mildmay 801 b.  
Mile 297 a. 432 b  
Miller 750 b  
Mireden 151 b  
Mitton 632 a. 633 a  
Mohun 445. a 448 a. 449  
Mol●sley 231 b  
Molins 182 a  
Molinton 629 b  
Monastic life, the original thereof by men 98 a. by women 797  
Monks of St. benedict's Order, how ancient 98 b. their shaving Ib. when first settled in England 99 b. their Habit. 99 Carthus●an Monks their original, & strictness of their Rule 131 b their first coming into England Ib. their habit 132 b. Cistercian Monks their original 145 their coming into England Ib. their Rule 146 a. their privileges 147 a. their habit 144  
Monasteries, the contrivances and practices tending● to their dissolution 800 b. 801  
Monkelee 606 b  
Montalt 88 b. 112 a  
Montgomeri 374 b. 380 a. vide Salop Com.  
More 423 a. 513 a. 566 b. 567 b. 613 a  
Moreby 689 a  
Morecote 296 b. 372 a 421 a. 720 a  
Mordant 440 b. 442 b. 443 b  
Morgan 56 b. 83 b. 198 a. 200 a. 654 a  
Morehall 459 b. 545 b. 547 a. 632 a  
Morris 663 a  
Mortein 297 a. 415 a. 556 a. 799 b. 819 b  
Morison 505 a  
Moryn 612 a  
Mortimer 33 a. 180 b. 319 a 342 b. 412 a. 665 a. 742 743 b  
Morton 11 b. 732 b. 485 b  
Mortuaries what they we●e anciently, as also why and how paid 679 680  
Morvill 139 a. 146 a  
Moton, vide mutton  
Moubrai 83 a. 142 b 145 a. 146 a. 147 b. 194 a. 322 a. 431 b. 696 b. 699 b. 703 b. 706 b 709 a. 752 754 a.  
Moubrai Dux Norff. 447  
Montacute Comes Sarum 448 a. 595 b  
Mountfort Earl of Leic. 161●162 a. 481 b. 482 a  
Mountfort Simon (son to the same Earl) 161 b. 162.163 b  
Mountfort de Beldesert 312 a. 321. a. 367 b. 395 b. 396 a 426 b. 441 482 a. 483 500 b. 524 a. 542 b. 554 556 a. 589 a. 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 a 6●4 b 607 a. 609 610 a. 700 b. 706 a. 709 a 820 a  
Mountfort de Coshill 191 b. 154 a 32● a. 405 a. 406 b. 41● a. 456 b. 488 b. 581 666 678 b. 689 b. 698.699.714 b. 731 * a 732 a. 738.753 a 800● b. 801 b  
Mountfort de Lapworth 210 a. 579 580 b. 581 b. 582 a 584 585 a. 588 a 607 a  
Mundevill 16 b. 157 b. 163 206 a. 306 b 388 b. 389 a. 717 720 b.  
Murden 391 a  
Murrers 447 a  
Musard 206 a. 212 a 391. a. 495. a. 538. b. 621. a.  
Muston 510 b  
Mutton 35. a. 767. b. 794. a. 800. a.    


N.  
Nanfan 321 a  
Napton 57 b. 58 a. 199.223.706. a.  
Nasford 386. b. 387. a 395. a. 541. a  
Nashe 518 a  
Nerbone 129. a. 493. b. 810. b  
Nethermill 81 a  
Nethersole 803 b. 805  
Neunham 20 b. 57 200 a. 212 a.  
Newdigate 773 774 a  
Newman 46 b  
Newmarch 767 a 770 a  
Newsam 284 a  
Newton 366 a  
Nevil 306 a. 342 b. 426 b. 481 a. 501 b. 503 b. 513 b. 601 b. 615 b. 616 b. 628 a 629 b. 746 a  
Nevil dominus Bergavenny 84 b. 740  
Nevil Dominus Latimer 329 b. 359 b. 360 a.  
Nevil Comes Sarum 332 a. 526 b  
Nightinghale 765 a  
Noel 209 b. 606 b. 670 a. 695 a  
Norburie 408 b. 441 b. 596 b. 773 a  
Normans Sharers with Duke William upon his Conquest of England 303. a  
Normanvill 160 a  
Norris 321.483. a 485. a. 528. b. 581. b  
Norton 351. b  
Norwood 769. b. 779. a  
Notte 714 b  
Nottingham 725 * a  
Nuuns, their original. See Monastic life. Their habit 798.  
Nutricius 294 a    


O  
Odams 225 a  
Odingsells 228.229.231. a. 395. a. 664. b 687.692. a. 693.726. b. 757. a. 765. b  
Offord 581. a. 609. a 613. a  
Ogard 693 a  
Oaken 349 b 351 a  
Okeover 196 b  
Oaks 137. a  
Old castle Dominus Cobham 382. b  
Old●ield 217 b  
Oliver 207 b 782 b  
Olney 128. b. 216. a 527. b  
Oratories in private chapels not without the Bishop's licence, and the reason thereof 528. a  
Ormund 646 a  
Ozzeby 35 b  
Osevile 539 b  
Over 43 b 134 a  
Overbury 450 b  
Overron 766. a. 782. b. 799. b  
Owen 471 a    


P  
Pabenham 398 a  
Paci 392 a 439 b  
Paget 6●6 b. 764. a 768. a. 810. b  
Pain●l (alias Pagan●l●) 216 a. 472. b 637. a. 639. a. 646. b. 655. b. 767. a. 789 a  
Pakeman 316 b  
Pakeson 677 b  
Pakinton 428. b. 807. a  
Pallady 524. a. 641 a  
Palmer 137 a. 196. b 222 b. 483. a. 488 b. 526.748  
Pancefo● 32.44. a 415. b. 551. b. 604 b. 630. a  
Pantolf (●ive Panton) 22. a. 60. b. 63. a. 64. a. 536. b 537. a. 628. b  
Paramour 816 b  
Parr 801 b  
Parr Marchio Northampt. 353. b  
Paraunt 60 b  
Parker 546 a  
Parles 644. a. 693. b 714. a  
Paris 801 b  
Parrishes their original 102. b Villages included within one part and yet part of another, the reason 588 b 754 a  
Passelew 404 b  
Paulet 212. a. 577. a 732. b. 801. b  
Paunton 721 b  
Paveley 212 a 577 a  
Peche 164. b. 191.342. b. 404. b. 405. a 406. b. 411. a. 488. b 696. b. 698.699. a 706. b. 709. a. 714. a. 721. a. 730. a  
Perpoint 673 a  
Pembruge 48. b. 186. b. 538. b  
Pensions the occasion of their payment 13. a. 127. a  
Pennel 569 a  
Percy 117 b  
Perers 434. a. 447. a 530. a  
Perham 688. b. 702. a  
Periton 460 b 471 a  
Perkins 43  
Pesehale 738. b. 745. b. 752. b. 821. a  
Petemon 715 b  
Peter 406. b. 801.  
Peterpence 126 b  
Peto 48 b. 54. b. 62. a 138 a. 157. b. 182. a 205. a. 346. a. 350.367. b. 375.376. a etc. 410. b. 446. b 447. a. 488. a. 513. b 527. a. 530. a. 564. b 618. a. 648. b. 712. b 713. a. 725. * 726. * b. 739. a  
Peyure 590 b  
Phips 729 a  
Pichford 34 a 286. b  
Picot 541. a. 715. b 716.  
Pikerell 454. b. 545. b 630. b  
Pilardinton 367. b 472. a. 480. a. 500 a  
Pilkinton 778 a  
Pinchbec 34 a. 454 b  
Pinkney 228. b. 231. a 287. b 503. b  
Pipe 3●0. b. 652. b. 

Pipard 34. a. 157. a 444.446. a. 583. b 584 a    
Pi●ton 801 b  
Piasted 692 b  
Pless●ts 4●4 b  
Plompton 765 a  
Pludio 111. b. 292. a 706 a  
Poer 161. a. 312. a. 423. b. 483 a. 514. b 529. a. 543. a. 688 b  
Power 346 a. 372. a 512. b. 529. a  
Pointz 534 a  
Pollard 801 b  
Pole 617 b 618 b  
Polsted 801 b  
Poley 67 b  
Pool 619 a  
Pool Lord Mountagu 335. b  
Pope 56. b. 389. b. 415 b. 446. b. 474. a  
Porter 69. b. 225. b 480. a. 522. a. 720. a 775. b  
Pouchin 748 b  
Poyntel 14 b  
Poynings 195 b 214 a  
Prestwode 220. a  
Price of things 51. b Wheat at 2 s. a quarter 308. a. An ox at 16 s. 397. a  
Prilley 606. b. 775. b  
Priories-Alien 24.25. Their first seizure into the King's hands 25. a. 51. a restored 51. b. & 52. a. vide pag. 604. b & 605.  
Procurations, why so called and paid 7. b. 126. a  
Prudhome 58. a  
Puckering 204. a 352.353. b. 365. b 366. a. 369. b. 370. a 502. a  
Pudsey 671. a. 673. b 674. a. 684. a. 699. b  
Pulteney 117 b. 224. b 749. a. 750. b  
Purefey 11. b. 36. b. 39 b. 42. b. 57 b. 58. a 60. b. 138.227. b 410. b. 748. b. 751. b 765. b. 789. b  
Purlor 342 b. 371 b  
Putot 141.395. a. 431. a  
Pie 131. a. 733. b. 747. a.  
Pyrie 650. a.    


Q  
Quatermains 28. a.  
Quinci Comes Winton. 788. a    


R  
Raggeleg 621. a. 626. b  
Rainsford 427. a 486. b. 803. b  
Ralegh 73. a. 398. b 405. a. 412. b. 413. a 601. a. 787. b  
Rampane 51 a  
Randoll 591 a  
Randolf 635 b  
Reed 571 b 601. a  
Repington 725. b. 781. a. 797. a. 825. b  
Replingham 722 a  
Restwould 716 a  
Reve 523 b  
Revel 7 a 54 b. 55.56. a. 143. a. 187. a  
Reymund 211. b. 636. b  
Ribbif 797 a  
Rice 415 b 472 b  
Ringedon 739 b  
Ringeley 755 b 756. a  
Rishton 557 b  
Risley 219. b. 220. a 221. a. 526. b.  
Robinson 37 b. 815. b 816 b  
Robsert 51 b  
Roche 648.656. a 658. b. 715. b. 751. b 794. b  
Rochfort 67. b. 231. b 454. b. 503. b. 792.793. b. 794. a  
Rodburne 220. a. 825. a  
Rodie 329 b 710. a  
Roely 741 a  
Rokeby 16.148. b. 646. b. 660. a  
Roman ways 5. b. 6. a 666. b  
Roneray 472 a  
Roper 50. a. 212. a 803. b  
Roos 329 b 454 b  
Roppesley 160 b  
Round Table, vide Tourneaments  
Rous Joh 143. a. 183. a. 184.353. a  
Rous 354. a. 535. a 546. b. 621. a. 626. b 627. a. 789. a  
Rouley 210. b. 766. b 775. b  
Ruding 693 b  
Rudvill 139 a  
Ruggeley 129. a. 683. b  
Ruperiis 485. a. 610. a 

Russell 49. b. 160. b 289. b. 534. a. 556. b 614. a. 624. b. 728. a    
Ryddel 738 a    


S  
Sackvile 535 b  
Saddler 43. b. 119. a 129. b. 202. b. 387. a. 411. a. 618. a  
St. Amand 448 a 618 a  
St. Aby 619. b  
S. Clere 547. a. 801. b 825. b  
S. Edmund 157. b  
S. George 30 b  
S. Leger 445. a 639. a 646. a  
S. Maur 202. a. 706. a  
S. Nicholas 703 a  
S. Pere 82. a. 288 b  
S. Radegund, Wife to Clotharius K. of France 393. a  
S. Remigio 414 b  
Sa●z 230 a  
Sale 390 a  
Salesburie 210. b. 213 b. 215.  
Salvein 624 a  
Samson 232 a  
Samuel 403 b  
Sands 482 b  
Sanders 200 a  
Sanford 309 a  
Savill (or Seivill) 231 b  
Saunderstede 375. a 376. a. 390. b  
Sauvage 150.180.181. b. 293. a. 430. b. 670. a. 799. b. 806. b. 808. a. 811. a 812. a  
Say 207. b. 286. b. 412.629 b. 699 b. 728 a.  
Scarning 46 b  
Scroop 322 b  
Scudmore 148. b. 492 b  
Seales to Charters, their antiquity and esteem 138. b. 672.673. a  
Segrave 83.143. a 161. a 179 b. 190. a 193. b. 194. a. 206. a 309. b. 426. b. 431. b 606. a. 721. b  
Sekindon 622 a  
Sepulture the manner thereof by the Romans and others in ancient time 3. a. 

Sepulture in the Church Porch 100 a In friaries and friars habits 115. b  
Sevecurte 542. b    
Seyton 58 a  
Shakerley 473 b  
Shakespeare 518. a. 520.523. b  
Shareshull 413 b  
Sheldon 376. b. 417. a 427. a. 447. b. 448. b 454. a. 456. b. 483. a. 526. a. 536. a. 541 b. 542. a. 557. b. 581 b. 583. a. 660. b 683. b. 725. a  
Shelley 23. b. 24. a 200. a. 409. b  
Shilton 661 a  
Shirford 11. b. 36. b 782. a  
Shirley 475.476.477.480. b. 481. a. 711. a. 725. * b. 749. b 812. b  
Shotesbroke 115. b  
Shrewley 190. a. 494. a  
Shukburgh 19 b. 195 b. 197. a. 207. b. 209 a. 216. a. 223. b. 224 404. b. 428. b. 453 b. 490. a.  
Sidenhale 315. b.  
Sidley 546 a  
Simeli 178. b. 202. a. 211. b. 291. b. 292. a  
Siward 306. b  
Skeffington 67 b  
Skerne 435 a. 689  
Skerming 751 b. 765 b  
Skinner 589 b. 617 b 620 a  
Slade 733 b  
Slawteley 776 b  
Sloley 69 b  
Smalbroke 661 a  
Smith 34 b. 35 a. 37 54 b. 120 b. 176 b 196 a. 227 b. 410 b. 488 a. 528 a. 597 a. 600 601 602 604 a. 609 b. 801 b  
Someri 88 b. 164 b. 538 a. 606 637 645 b. 646 a. 651 b. 671 b. 715 a. 787 b  
Somervill 216 a. 226 b 610 b. 611 b. 694 a. 799 800 a.  
Sothill 716 a  
Southworth 557 b  
Spenser 219 a 228 a. 403 b. 404 a. 405 a. 406 ●. 410 a. 425 b. 429 b. 497 a. 583 a. 689 692 b  
Spemore 565 b. 582 a  
Spigurnell 157 b. 186 605 a  
Spine 472 b. 558  
Spooner 581 b 695 b  
squire 348 574 a. 667 a  
Stafford 23 b. 142 a. 198 a. 199 a. 227 b 321 a. 335 b. 421 b. 422.423 a. 446 b. 451.452 b. 453 a 457 a. 458 b. 466 b. 481 b. 493 a. 449 505 b 518 b. 529 a 530 a. 566 b. 599 b. 604 b. 607 a. 608 a. 609.612 613. a. 623. b. 704. b 714 b.  
Stafford Earl and Duke of Buckingham 728 b. 729 a 725 * b. 731 * a. 757 a.  
Stafford de Grafton & Blatherwicke 194 b. 195.210 b. 212.213 b. 214 a. 215 a. 460 b. 601 a  
Stafford de Bromshull 510 b.  
Stafford the Pipe 152 b. 794 a  
Stafford de Sandon 778 a  
Stafford de Suthwike 453 a.  
Standon 453  
Stanford 56 b. 228 a. 545 b. 600.634 b. 655  
Stanhope 80.232. a. 674 b. 683 a. 779 a  
Stanidelf 825 a  
Stanlaw 380 a  
Stanley Comes Derb. 445 b  
Stanley de Pipe 794 b  
Stanlow 57 b  
Stapleton 212 a. 641 b. 782 b.  
Starky 28 b. 137 a  
Staunton 477 a. 506 b 651 a. 812 a  
Stivichale 129 a. 493 b  
Stodely 542. b. vide Corbizon  
Stokes 75 a. 81 b. 130 a. 136 b. 164 b 483 a. 567 b. 590 b  
Stone 619 b  
Stoughton 39 b. 42 a 367 a  
Strangwaies 453 a  
Strange 22 b. 23 a. 28 a. 197. a. 209 b 321 a. 369 b 374 b. 395 a. 440 442 b. 443 b. 444 a. 448 a. 493 b. 494 b. 787 b. 820 b.  
Srattelenges 440 a. 442 b  
Stratford 521 524 a. 527 b. 618 a  
Strelley 682 b. 738 a  
Stetch 526 b  
Stringer 191 b  
Sturmie 807 b  
Stutevill 21 b. 22 a. 63 a. 64 142 b. 143 a. 160 b. 412 a  
Sudley 408 a. 410 a. 421 a. 500 b. 629 a. 698 a. 704 b. 770 b. 771 772 773 b. 787 b  
Sutton 65 b. 342 b. 410 b. 453 b. 508 a. 674 a  
Sutton Dominus Dudley 502 a. 729 b. 730 a  
Swester 575 b  
Swift 542 a  
Swillington 44 a  
Swinford 677 b  
Swinnerton 194 b.    


T  
Taiden 218 b. 500 a.  
Talbois 17 a. 427 a  
Talbot 49 a. 214 a. 729 a. 778 a  
Talbot Dominus L'isle 509 a  
Talbot Co. Salop 329 b  
Tameworth 694  
Tankervile 613 b. 614 a  
Tat●hale 64 a. 88 b  
Tate 28 b. 137 a. 649 b. 739 a  
Templars Knights, the original of that Order 704 their habit Ib. & 705 and suppression 706  
Temple 196 b. 217 b 409 b. 410 a. 430 b 471 b. 782 b  
Tewe 217 b  
Thornburie 379 a. 472 b. 530 b  
Thornton 196 b  
Thorpe 143 a. 715 b  
Throkmorton de Coughton 56 b. 216 a. 225 b. 286 a. 329 b. 380 b. 398 b. 456 b. 485 a. 495 b. 535 b. 536 a. 557 a. 558 b. [The pedigree 559 a.] 559 b. 560 561 562 564 565 b. 576 b. 587 b. 629 b. 630 a. 633 a. 654 a. 690 a  
Throkmorton de Haseley 725 b. 220 a. 495 b. 496 a. 497 a. 499 a. 500 a. 506 b. 579 b. 590 b. 612 b. 660 a  
Throkmorton de Com. Glouc. 619 a  
Throkmorton Anth. 143 a. 178 a. 653 b  
Throkmorton Sir John (justice of Chester) 169 b. 222 a. 229 b. 563 579 b. 641 a 663 a  
Throkmorton Mich. 430 a. 489 a. 495 b 607 608  
Throkmorton Sir Nich. 561  
Tibots 207 a  
Tibtot 329 b. 332 a. 762 a  
Tilney 458 b  
Timor 458 b  
Tithes paid in the time of the Britan's, asserted from a miraculous Legend of St. Augustine 445 b  
Toni 315 a. 569 b. 599 b. 604 b  
Totti 57 b  
Tourneaments 164 b  
Traci 558 b. 559 a. 560 a. 579 b. 607 b. 709 a  
Traps 230 b. 577 a. 732 b  
Tregoz 614 b  
Tresham 372 a. 708 b  
Trillow 29 a. 82 b. 136 b. 499 a. 529 b. 530 a. 618 a  
Trimnell 390.458. a  
Trove vide Truwe  
Trumpinton 779 b  
Trusbut 390 a  
Trussell 12 a. 14 18 a. 19.48 b. 51 a. 186 a. 187 a. 213 b. 288 b. 375 a. 513 a. 527 a. 536 b. 537 a. 538.539.540. a. 566 b. 567 b. 689 a 701 a. 729 a  
Truwe 36 b  
Tuchet 558 b  
Tunstall 348  
Turner 42 b  
Turri 157 a. 181 b  
Turbervill 213 a. 432 b. 762 a  
Turpin 495 a  
Turvill 22 b. 23.30 b 33 b. 35 b. 48 b. 54 b. 78 a. 182 a. 428 a. 508 a. 767 a. 770 a  
Tuschet 129 b  
Twiford 33 b. 34  
Twiniho 372 a  
Tyrinton 32 a    


V  
Vale (sive Valle) 483. a. 485. a. 528.617. a. 623. b. 824. b  
Vampage 142 a  
Vaus 224. b. 414. b 494. a  
Vauhan 499 a  
Veci 44 b  
Vessy 392 b  
Verdon 29. b. 30.48. b. 157. b. 159. b. 178. a. 191. b. 193. b. 195. a. 196. a. 203. a. 204 b. 205.206. b. 211. b 342. a. 396. b. 411. a 564. b. 718. a. 725. a  
Vere Comes Oxon. 19 b. 539.  
Verney 229. b. 364. b 413. b. 420. b. 423. a 435.451. b. 625. b 699 b  
Vernon 223. a. 565. b 677. b. 799. b  
Ufflete 570 b  
Ufford 321 a  
Uicaridges too slenderly endowed afterwards augmented by the Bishop's authority 26  
Vienna 130. b. 674. b 677. a  
Vilers 579. b. 614. a 751. b  
Vipount 672 b  
Ullenhale vide Hulehale  
Ulbarwe 588 a  
Underhill 286. a. 289 b. 450. b. 451. a. 459 a. 479.513. b  
Vow of chastity, the form thereof 319. b. 321. a. 654. b  
Upton 420. b. 451. b  
Vyner 351 b    


W  
Wade 43. b. 81. a. 177. b  
Wacte 453 b  
Wake 64. a. 543. a 546. a  
Wakes, or Feasts of the church's Dedication 515.516. a when and upon what occasion altered from the Saints day Ib.  
Wagstaff 287 a  
Wait 157 b  
Walcote 211 b  
Waldene 347 b. 421. a  
Waldeyve 178. b. 202 a. 414. b. 644.693. b. 721. b. 722. a. 724. * b. 749. a. 750. b. 765. a. 807. b  
Waldshef 130 b  
Wale 293 b  
Waleys 732. * b. 733. * a  
Waleran 572 b  
Waldgrave 203. b 506. a  
Walford 494. b. 497. a  
Walker 286 b  
Wallop 721 a  
Walraund 217. a. 397. a  
Walsh 404. b. 528. b 617. b. 698. b. 721. b 722. a. 749. a. 750. b  
Walsingham 630 b. 631. a. 722. a  
Walter 217. b. 388 a. 395. b. 428. b. 535. b 612. b  
Walteres 716 a  
Waltham 297. b. 490. a. 494. a  
Walwein 471 b  
Wandard 415. a. (sieve Wandak) 472. b 556. a  
Wapenburie 55.197. a. 432. b. 807. b  
Warde 473. b. 720. a  
Warlng 582. a. 696 a.  
Waryn 149. a. 751. a  
Warner 24. a. 419. b 420 a  
Warren 36. b. 419.  
Warren Earl John his bold answer to the chief justice when he was required to show how he held his lands 303. a.  
Warwick 375.508.612. a  
Warwick Earles sc. 

Rohand 299. a Guy Ib. & 299. b. etc. His encounter with Colbrond 300.  
Reynburn 301. a  
Wegeat 301. b  
Vfa Ib.  
Wolgeat Ib.  
Wigot Ib.  
Alwine Ib.  
Turchil Ib. & 302. a.  
That in strictness they were not Earls, but deputies or Shiriffs to the Earls of Mercia, in this county 301. b. 302. a  
Henry de Newburgh the first Earl after the Norman Conquest 302. b. His Barons 302 b. his Descent, Ib. his story wife and issue 304. a  
The like of the succeeding Earls viz.  
Roger 304 343.  
William 305. a  
Waleran Ib. & 305. b.  
Henry 306. a  
Thomas 306. b. 307 a  
john marshal 307. b  
john de Plessets 307. b. 308. a. His first assuming the title of Earl, and the reason thereof 308.  
Will. Mauduit 309. b  
Will. de Beauchamp 312. b. 787. b  
Guy de Beachamp 314. b.  
Thomas de Beauchamp 316. a  
Thomas de Beauchamp 321. etc.  
Richard de Beauchamp 325. a. etc. His magnificent tomb 354 a. etc.  
Henry Beauchamp D. of Warwick 331. a  
Richard Nevil 332. b  
George D. of Clarence 335. a  
Edw. Plantagenet Ib.  
john Dudley 335. b  
Ambrose Dudley 339. a. 356  
Robert Rich 339. b    
Wasevile 472 a  
Washington 751 b  
Wassingle 198 a  
Warerton 765 a  
Watervile 39 a. 42 a 62 a  
Watson 402 b. 202 b 207 a. 481 a  
Waver 11.20 a. 43 a. 60.61 a. 63 b. 715 a. 775 b. vide Over  
Wautham 216 a  
Wauton 23 b. 442 a. 443 b. 513 a  
Welham 432 b  
Wellesburgh 37. a. 706. a. 825. a  
Wencote 472 b  
Wenlok 527 b  
Wennington 43. b. 202. b. 411. a. 618. a  
Wentworth 25. b. 630.  
Weseham 374 b  
West 449. b. 504. b 505. a. 506. b  
Weston 23. b. 199. b 446.480. b. 575. a  
Wethelibergh, vide Wellesburgh  
Whatton 152 b  
Wheeler 724 a  
White 224. a. 712. b 748 b  
Whitacre 455. b. 658. b 717. b 718. b. 722. a 724. * b. 749.750. a 751.799. b. 807 826 b  
Whitehall 779 a  
Whitley 137 a. 609  
Whitington 619 a  
Whitehorse 20. b 57  
Whitney 7 a 56 a  
Whitwell 20 b  
Whoo'd 217 b  
Whorwood 56 b 388. a. 395. b. 472 b  
Wichford 460 b  
Wicton 649 b  
Wigan 189. b. 191. a 193● b. 214. b. 490. a 494. a. 500 a  
Wightman 22. a. 64. a 65. a. 747. b  
Wigston 25. b. 131. a 207. a 389. b. 496. a 500 b. 703. b. 722. a 774. a. 789. b. 800. b 801. b  
Wikes 646 a  
Wilcox 207 a. 765 a  
Wilinton, alias Willington, 306. b 427. a. 428. b. 450. a. 454. a. 456. a. 534. a. 581. b. 582. a. 583. a. 638. a. 639. a. 671 a. 765. a. 825. a  
Willey 48 b  
Wileby 224 b  
Willoughby 30 b. 81 b 83 a. 199 a. 293 b 477 a. 636 b. 757 b. 758 a. 761 b. 764 a. 768 a. 800 a. 821 b  
Willoughby Dominus Brooke 570 a. 571 739 b  
Williams 140 a. 149 a. 512 a. 636 b. 641 b. 801 b  
Williamscore 547 a  
Willis 224 b. 296 b 406 b. 407  
Wilks 219 a. 220 a.  
Wilmecote 616 b. 617 a. 754 b  
Wilnhale 290 b  
Wilson 766 a  
Windsor 434 b. 447 a 547 b. 550 a. 712  
Winter 49 b 289 b. 534 a. 624 b  
Winterron 694 b  
Wirce 50. b. 696. b. 699. b. 752. a. 754. a  
Wise 739 a  
Witlebury 143. a. 455 a  
Wodard, vide Woodward  
Wooed 199 b  
Wodehill 414 b. 624. b  
Wodelaw 28 a. 373.  
Wodstoke, the first Park in England 304. a  
Wolashull 632 b  
Wolrich 769 b 779. a  
Wolf vide Lou.  
Wolverton sive Wolwardington 28. b 203. b. 453. a. 506. a. 576 b.  
Wolvey 45.72. a. 652. a  
Woncote 535 b  
Woodcock 196 b  
Woodward 221. b. 411. a. 430 b. 709. b  
Worcester 196 a  
Worth 530 a  
Worthin 775 a  
Wotton 33. a. 198. a 293. b 409. b. 770. a  
Wren 140 b  
Wrenhull 595 a  
Wright 140. b. 141. a 142. a. 652. b  
Wrottesley 175. b 179. b  
Wrounge 738. b. 739 a  
Wyard 528. b 721. b 722. a. 723.  
Wybbe 565 b  
Wycheford 766 b  
Wyethe 747 b  
Wymbush 427 a  
Wynecote 535 b  
Wyrley 17. a. 728.  
Wysham 32. b. 415. b    


Y  
Yeluerton 30 b. 39 b 42. a. 129. b  
York 197 a    


Z  
Zouche 39.41. b. 42. b. 48. a. 81 b. 132 a 217. b. 315. b. 474. a 538. a. 556. b. 615. a. 729. a    
FINIS.   

Courteous Reader.  
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Notarum Explicatio.  


In Arce Londinensi existentes.  Rot. Alem. 
Rotuli Alemania.  Cart. 
Rot. Cartarum.  Cart, Antiq. 
Rot. Cartarum antiquarum.  Claus. 
Rot. Clausi.  Rot. F. 
Rot. Finium.  Pat. 
Rot. Patentes.  Rot. Rom. 
Rot. Romae.  Rot. scot 
Rot. Scotiae.  Rot. de terr. Norm. 
Rot. de terris Normannorum.  m. 
Membrana.  n. 
Numero  p. 
Pars.  d. 
Dorso.  Esc. 
Bundelli Inquisitionum vulg. dicti Escaëtria.    


Penès Camerarios Scaccarii usque an. ultimum Regis H. 7. postea verò in officio Finium juxta medium Templum Londini.  F. levat. 
Finis levatus  T. Trin. (& similia) 
Term. Trinitatis, etc.  F. de div. Com. 
Finis de diversis Comitatibus.    


Penès Camerarios Scaccarii.  Inq. per Hundr. 
Inquisitiones captae per Hundreda.  Rot. de Quo W. 
Rot. de Quo Warranto.  Pl. 
Placita.  Plac. 
Placita.    


In custodia Rememoratoris Regis in Scaccario.  Nom. vill. 
Rot de nominibus villarum & dominorum earundem 9 E. 2.  Testa de N. 
Codex M S dictus Testa de Nevil.  Lib. rub. 
Liber rubeus.  Inq. per H. Nott. etc. 
Liber MS continens Inquis. Captain per Henr. Nottingham mil. & alios 7. E. 1.  Commun. de T. Mich. (& similia) 
Rot. Communes de Term. Mich. etc.  Hill. 
Rec. Recorda de Term. Hillarii etc.  Pasch. 
Rec. Recorda de Term. Hillarii etc.  Trin. 
Rec. Recorda de Term. Hillarii etc.  Mich. 
Rec. Recorda de Term. Hillarii etc.    


Penès Remem. Thesaurarii in Scaccario.  Lib. ced. 
Liber cedularum    


Penès clericum Pipae in Scaccario.  Rot. P. 
Rotuli Pipae.    


Codices MS in Officio principali D. Archiepiscopi Cantuar.  
Arundel.  
Chichley.  
Courtney.  
Islip.  
Langham.  
Stafford & Kemp●.  
Sudburie.  
Wittlesey.    


Registra Testamentorum in Officio Praerog. D, Archiep. Cant.  
Rous.  
March.  
Luffnam.  
Stockton.  
Godyn & consimilia.  
Q. q. Quaternianus.    


Episcopi Wigorniae à quibus Registra sic denominantur.  Alc. 
Alcock.  Bar. 
Barnet.  Bell. 
 Br. 
Brian.  Bull. 
Bullingham.  Bourch. 
Bourchier.  Carp. 
Carpenter.  Cliff. 
Clifford.  Cob. 
Cobham.  Geyn. 
Geynsburgh.  Giff. 
Giffard.  Jig. 
Gygles.  Heath. 
 Hem. 
Hemenhale.  Horl. 
Horlton.  Jeron. 
jeronimus.  Lat. 
Latimer.  Lyn. 
Lynne.  Maid. 
Maydston.  Mount. 
Montacute.  Morg. 
Morgan.  Mort. 
Morton.  Pev. 
Peverel.  Pult. 
Pulton.  Ren. 
Renaud.  S. Germ. 
S. German.  Thor. 
Thoresby.  Tid. 
Tideman.  Wak. 
Wakefield.  Wit.. 
Witlesey.    


Episcopi cou. & Lichfieldiae à quibus etiam Registra denominantur.  Arund. 
Arundel.  Bentham. 
 Bl. 
Blithe.  Bo. 
Boothe.  Bowl. 
Bowlers.  Bull. 
Bullok.  Burgh. 
Burghill.  Heyw. 
Heyworth.  Langt. 
Langton.  Mort. 
Morton.  Neyle. 
 North. 
Northburgh.  Overton. 
 Overall. 
 Samps. 
Samson.  Samps. & B. 
Ric. Samson & Rad. Bane.  Sc●. 
Scroop.  Sk. 
Skirlow.  Street. 
Stretton.  Str. & P. 
Ric. Street, David Pole & alii custodes spiritual. sede vacant etc.    


In Bibliotheca Bodleiana.  Lel. Col. 
Lelandi Collectanea  Lel. Itin. 
Lelandi Itinerarium.