¦ - 1 Wj f^-i.^" '.jiS.V''3> "-v .!*j;-3-ii~';-:-;-c-.-- > 5S8RSJ3€ IT?^.- -'' '" i.V.'H '.jkJ ^ ¦ >,:*-ili'^¦2^¦-•J. - ¦"" ' =''3Jf' ^y^^^i^kii^S^ "I give ihtfe Books for tie founding ef a. CoUegt in. thi^JC'eloAy" 'Y^LE«¥]MII¥EI^SIIir¥" Bought with the income of the William C. Egleston Fund 1915 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS being A COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS ANTERIOR TO THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY MADE FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS, MONASTIC CHARTULARIES, ROGER DODSWORTH'S MANUSCRIPTS AND OTHER AVAILABLE SOURCES EDITED BY WILLIAM FARRER, Hon.D.Litt. EDITOR OF "the LANCASHIRE PIPE ROLLS AND EARLY CHARTERS," •' THE COCKERSAND CHARTULARV," ETC, AND ONE OF THE EDITORS OF "the VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY OF LANCASHIRE " IN FOUR VOLUMES VOL. I PRINTED FOR THE EDITOR BY BALLANTYNE, HANSON &- CO., EDINBURGH 1914 PREFACE The utility of good and reliable texts, printed in extenso, of charters and allied documents belonging to the period anterior to the thirteenth century, is recognised by all authorities on mediaeval history. These records deal with the period of history previous to the general commencement of the magni ficent series of Chancery and Exchequer enrolments known as the Public Records, which are the eavy of other European nations and ought to be the pride of our own. The foundation of sound topographical and family history depends upon the aggregation of our earliest charters in separate publications for each county, in conjunction with efficient indexes. Such an undertaking is the more needful owing to the lack of local interest in the records of the past and the inevitable loss and destruction to which such apathy on the part of the educated pubhc has contributed. Thanks to the schools of history which have now been inaugurated at several of our univer sities, and to the formation of societies devoted to the study and publication of historical materials, a re-vival of interest in our records, both national and local, has recently arisen. In other European countries much has been accomplished for the gather ing together and preservation of local records by the establish ment of pro'vincial archives under the central administration of the State. In this country a beginning has been made, but much remains to be done in bringing together in provincial centres various classes of local and private records, and maldng adequate arrangements for their preservation, and for inspection by the literary student. A trifling portion of the large sums of money at present applied to the provision of a more or less superfluous, and sometimes injurious, curriculum in our elementary schools might well be applied towards the establishment of such archives as those mentioned, and the encouragement of the study of local history. A -wider interest in local institutions, a deeper feeling of patriotism, and a larger regard for the property of others would, I believe, arise from a Imowledge and understanding of the activity of village life in mediaeval times, -with the ampler share of citizenship which the circumstances of such life in those days claimed and received from each member of the community. VI EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS But while comparatively little has hitherto been done for the preservation and publication of local records, a great amount of material for the topographical, ecclesiastical, judicial, and genealogical history of our English counties is now available to the student in the calendars of the Public Records issued under the supervision of the Master of the Rolls, the Deputy Keeper of Public Records, and the Record Commis sioners. For the period before the thirteenth century may be mentioned the exceUent texts, accompanied by critical obser vations, of the Domesday and other early surveys, published by the Victoria County History Syndicate ; the rolls of the sheriffs of English counties, published by the Pipe Roll Society ; and, among older publications, the selections from monastic chartularies incorporated in Dodsworth's and Dugdale's Monasticon Anglicanum. There yet remains in private hands, in the muniment rooms of great historic estates, in public and private libraries and museums, and in the archives of public bodies, a vast mass of unpublished matter, consisting of documents dealing with the feoffment, grant in alms, leasing and transfer of great and small tenements of land, the grant to laymen and ecclesiastics of various franchises, liberties, immunities and privileges. These documents, many of which were issued by our early kings, prelates and nobles, impart "to us information of the most valuable and interesting kind. Kemble, Benjamin Thorpe, Bishop Stubbs, and in our o-wn day Mr. Round and Mr. Birch, have emphasised their value and laboured to put good texts in the hands of the students of history. These records prove and amplify, -while some times correcting, the chronology of the chronicles and of public events, or the era of statesmen and courtiers ; they serve as a commentary on, and an exemplification of, the laws and customs of the country, casting light on various obscure problems, and illustrating the rise of monastic houses, colleges, parish churches and chapels, boroughs and to-vra life, agriculture, trade, arts and crafts, and especially the estates of past and present families of gentlefolk, yeomen, and mer chants. The present collection of early Yorkshire charters is de rived mainly from monastic chartularies in various libraries and in private hands, the manuscripts of Roger Dodsworth, the PubHc Records, the French Archives Nationales, charters in the British Museum and the Bodleian Library, and private muniments. Especially valuable are the transcripts made by Roger Dodsworth from the monastic records belonging to the Crown, which were stored in the tower of St. Mary's Abbey at York until its destruction in 1644 hy the Parhamentarians. The bulk of those records was then destroyed, but Dodsworth PREFACE vii and Fairfax saved a few by groping about in the smoulder ing ruins. _ The classification or arrangement of the charters here printed is one by barony or honor, and not by wapentake, hundred, parish, township or manor. It may be reasonably urged that a topographical classification would have been more convenient than a feudal one. On the other hand, the system which has been followed is consistent with the arrange ment of the Domesday survey, and is more serviceable in dealing with documents of the twelfth century, when feudahsm was at its height. A close study of the sub-infeudations of that century is necessary in dealing with the topography of a county like Yorkshire, where almost every tenement, outside the royal demesne, the great ecclesiastical estates and the socages, was primarily held by knight's ser-vice. The feudal classification ¦of charters is also useful, perhaps necessary, in the work of identifying the respective estates of the holders of knights' fees under those barons who made the returns in the year 1166, which are preserved in the Red Book, or Black Book, of the Exchequer. A few charters relating to the counties of Northumberland, Durham, Lincoln, Nottingham, and Leicester have been included on account of the association of the grantors or grantees with Yorkshire. The period covered is mainly that before the year 1200, but it has not been thought advisable to draw a hard and fast line. Consequently some documents of a date possibly as late as 1220 have been included, while others belonging to the period 1190-1200 have been excluded. This last remark may be extended to refer to various twelfth-century charters in the chartulary of St. Mary's, York, which are referred to in the comments without being printed in full. Documents purely ecclesiastical have been omitted. Many charters which bave already appeared in print, in texts possessing a varying degree of accuracy and plenitude, have been reprinted in this collection for convenience of reference and annotation, and in some cases because the existing texts were found upon collation to be inaccurate and incomplete. This was found to be the case especially in the text of charters printed in the Monasticon Anglicanum, where many inaccuracies exist and 'unmarked excisions, which deprive the texts of much of their value.^ In this connexion atiiention may be called to the doubtful policy adopted by the Surtees Society in cutting out of their texts the " common form " preserved in the original manuscripts of the Chartularies of Rievaulx and Guisborough, ' An example of this may be seen in the addition on page 170 to the charter n. 86, obtained by collation of the Monasticon copy with the original enrolment. vui EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS and in the Percy Chartulary. In the latter instance, an appH-^ cation to the librarian of the Duke of Northumberland for access to the original MS. of the Percy Chartulary, to enable a restoration to be made of the emasculated text of three docu-*- ments of the twelfth century, which have been printed in the Surtees Society's volume with inexcusable excisions, was (to my amusement) refused on the ground that the MS. had been adequately edited already ! Fortunately, in the case of the most important document,^ Roger Dodsworth's transcript supplied not only the injudicious excisions of the editor of The Percy Chartulary, but also the mutilations which time had wrought upon the original MS. since the day on which Dods-^ worth made his transcript. The student will find not a few documents, in the volumes of the Surtees Society named above, where the text has been so effectively relieved of " common form " that it is impossible to say whether the document is a grant, a confirmation, or a release. The extension of the contracted text of the various MSS. used in the compilation of this collection seldom offered diffi culty, except in regard to some personal and place names. In aU cases of doubt the extended portion of a word or name has been enclosed -within brackets. The royal title, which the copyists of the fifteenth to the nineteenth century usually extended as " rex Anglie," has been consistently extended " rex Anglorum " in conformity with modem practice. The phonetic spelling of words such as " ser-vicium," " gracia," " pertinencium " and the like has not been retained, nor has the punctuation of the MSS. been sla-sdshly followed. The approximate time of issue of the undated documents has been estimated from material supplied by internal e'vi- dence of the participation of, reference to, or attestation by officers or clerics whose period of office is kno'wn ; as also of the succession, survival, or death of individuals named in the document by information obtained from the sheriffs" rolls, the chronicles, or contemporary records. In a few instances the reference to some recent political or religious event has supplied a close date. A royal, papal, or episcopal confirmation has frequently provided a downward limit of time for the particular grant which it confirmed. There may be instances in which the approximate date can be fixed more closely than I have been able to fix it, or may require to be amended through the help which will be afforded by the index or by some document which I have neglected to use. " The critical reader will be well ad'vised to test all dates by the collective e'vidence of the completed work, and by such as may not have been at my disposition. ^ op, cii., n. 1092. PREFACE • ix At the commencement of each volume will be found a Ust of the charters which it contains. Several spurious charters are included, and some that are of doubtful authenticity — ^that is, they are either spurious, or, as Mr. Round puts it, were " adapted by a systematic process of florid and grandilo quent adornment to a depraved monkish taste." ^ The same writer, in reviewing Mr. Davis's Regesta Regtim Anglo-Nor- mannorum, vol. i, reminds us that in determining the degree of authenticity which a document possesses in the form in which it has reached us, it is not merely a case of pronouncing a text spurious or genuine ; for, " there are intervening grades of authenticity, resulting from interpolation, from reconstruction of an existing genuine, or of a lost, text, or even from that ornate embellishment which I compared long ago to that of illumination, and which in this work is described [by Mr. Davis] as inflation." ^ The present volume is divided into the following sections and sub-sections : I. Pre-Norman Documents 1-9 II. The Archbishop of York's Fee, viz. : {a) The Archbishop's Lands and Privileges . 10-86 {b) Beverley Town and Minster . . . 87-113 {c) Ripon Minster 1 14-125 {d) York Minster 126-148 [e) Prebends of York 149-165 if) St. Leonard's Hospital .... 166-199 (g) Sinningthwaite Priory 200-201 III. The City of York, sub-sections (a) to (?«) . . 202-349 IV. St. Mary's Abbey, York 3SO-356 V. St. Clement's Priory, York . . . . . 357-359 VI. The Demesne of the Crown, viz. : (a) Scarborough and Pickering .... 360-425 {b) Pocklington, Kilham, and Great Driffield . 426-467 lc) Snaith 468-499 {d) Knaresborough and Aldborough . , , 500-524 le) York City (additional) 52 5-5 26 VII. The Feeof Aincurt (out ofplace) . , , , 645-646 VIII. The Feeof Arches 527-558 IX. The Fee of Balliol 559-585 , X. The Belvoir Fee 586-592 XL TheFeeof Bigod 593-^44 The Fee of Arches became under Henry I a dependency of the greater fee of Nigel de Aubigny, afterwards the Fee of Mowbray. 1 The Genealogist, ne-w ser., iv, 133 ; Geoffrey de Mandeville, 425. ^ Engl. Hist. Rev., xxix, 347. X EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS In Section III, where a partial deviation from the " baronial " classification may be noticed, the charters relating to the City of York are arranged in sub-sections according to the streets or particular localities in or around the city to which they refer. The city, vdth the exception of the Liberty of the Archbishop, belonged to the Demesne of the Crown. St. Leonard's Hospital was under the patronage of the arch bishop. St. Clement's Priory receives a separate section, although it appears to have been founded upon land which belonged to the archbishop ; so also does St. Mary's Abbey, although the site of the abbey and the adjoining suburb of Bootham -with its burgage tenements lay within the fee of the count of Brittany and earl of Richmond. In order to retain the classification of charters by barony or honor, various royal, ecclesiastical, or baronial confirmations to reUgious houses have been respectively assigned to the section devoted to the barony or honor of the founder of the reUgious house, or of the founder's chief lord. In Section I the first charter relates to the hundred of Amoundemess in Lancashire ; the second and third belong to Nottinghamshire. These have been included with Yorkshire charters because they are grants made, or purporting to have been made, to the archbishop of York before the Conquest. It is convenient to include them in the series of contem porary grants to the archbishop. The reader wtU find of particular interest and value the critical observations which Mr. W. H. Stevenson has obUgingly made upon the text and matter of these early EngUsh charters. A point of some importance arises in connexion -with them. Did the casatus, or " holding of one family," mentioned in some of these charters, and the " hide " mentioned in others, correspond -with the " carucate for geld " of the Domesday survey ? The suggestion made in certain observations on pp. 14 and 18, that the former terms may in some instances have equated -with the geldable hide containing six carucates of land, which is specificaUy mentioned in the Domesday survey of the land " 'Twixt Ribble and Mersey," and was incidental to most of the territory to the north of the Humber and the Mersey in the time of Henry I, appears on more mature con sideration to be contradictory and untenable. It is reason able to conjecture that this highly beneficial geld-assessment in the region named had its origin after the Conqueror's cam paign of devastation and repression in Xorthumbria in the summer of 1069. It may also have had some relation to the obUgation imposed upon the northern shires of providing for the defence of the EngUsh marches against the Scots. Some confirmation of these conjectures seems to be found PREFACE xi in the circumstance that, over and above this beneficial geld-assessment, the geldable hide in some parts of Lancashire was only required to bear the burdens laid upon four carucates of land, against six in other districts.^ In Section II illustrations will be found of the renewal and augmentation of the ancient privileges and immuni ties made to the archbishop of York and to the churches and liberties of Beverley and Ripon ; of the early endow ment of the abbeys of Selby and Fountains and other reUgious houses by the archbishops and their feudatories, and of royal and papal confirmations to the same ; of various grants of lands, privileges, and immunities to the canons of St. Peter's, York, and particularly of the endowment and enlargement of various prebends in that church. The special regard in which the hospital of St. Peter, York, known after the close of the twelfth century as the hospital of St. Leonard, was held by aU classes, but particularly by the early Norman kings, is an interesting feature of the charters 166-178. The welfare of this hospital was upheld by a number of papal, archiepiscopal, and decanal confirmations and monitions (179-199). A good deal of light is thrown upon the o-wnership and tenure of property in the city of York in the twelfth century by the charters contained in Section III. The term " haimald," appUed to the rent due to the Crown from tenements in the city and to the household tenements themselves, is mentioned in an assize roll ^ of the time of Henry III : Talis est consuetudo cyvitatis Eboraci et semper esse consuevit quod si aliquis habuerit ahquam terram vel de hereditate sua vel de perquisitu suo tamquam terram haymaldam, scilicet per aliquam firmam annuam reddendam domino regi, illam poterit quando- cumque et cuicumque voluerit dare, vendere vel legare. Examples of its use will be found in n. 289 and n. 306, and in the observations upon n. 208. The risk of fire in timber-built houses is reflected in n. 213. In n. 216 the grantor of a tenement in Clementhorpe reserves the right to occupy part of the premises as a lodging during visits to the city, or in time of war, under the obligation of upholding the buildings. There are indications that " hus- gable " was usually levied in proportion to the number of bays or gables which faced the street (221-222), or had their sides to the street (364) ; and that it might be increased when a larger number of dwellings were erected upon a given site, or 1 V. C H. Yorks, ii,',i40, 2 Assize Roll, 35-36 Henry III, n. 1046, m. 68. Supplied by the courtesy of Mr. C. H, Vellacott. xn EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS more doorways made (219). Reference is made to a few stone-btult houses (223, 247, 338). Mention occurs of the following arts, crafts, or employ ments : Buckler (257), butcher (213), caldron-maker (295), carpenter (213, 244, 295, 321), carrier (244, 251, 306, 316), carter (295, 322), colonearius (257), -cordwainer (278), coriarius (288), corveiser (322), dyer (241, 317, 328, 334), felt-maker (244), "ferrer" or marshal (312), fuller (244), gernetarius (316), girdle-maker (296), goldsmith (242, 256, 289, 295, 296, 322, 334), hay- monger (309), hosier (295, 321), mercer (318, 322, 333), moneyer (215, 334), parmenter or tailor (242, 244, 257, 278, 295, 299, 328), robe-maker (229), saddler or "sayllur" (209, 234, 309, 316), Salter (306), smith (257, 295, 309), tanner (278), lawyer or leather-dresser (244, 289), "waide" or watchman (321), "wauter" (295, 308), webster or weaver (244, 321, 328, 349), wood- monger (244). The king's lardener is named in 243. Reference to lodgings occurs in 261, 267, and 268. The king's perch of twenty feet was usuaUy employed in the measurement of land (317) ; but a perch of i6| feet was some times used (276). (Certain churches were the private property of weU-to-do citizens (314, 323, 326, 327). The Hospitallers possessed a -chapel in the parish of St. Margaret, Walmgate (319). Two charters relating to the city are out of place (525-526). My attention was caUed to them, after Section III was in type, by the kindness of Mr. C. H. Vellacott of the Victoria County Histories stafi. Section VI comprises charters which relate to the Demesne of the Cro-wn. In it -wiU be found many vvnrits and charters of Henry I, Stephen, and Henry II. They throw some Ught on the movements of those sovereigns and their respective courts. Observations wiU be found upon the foUowing subjects : An extent of the archbishopric (38) ; Beverley and its town charter (95), Scarborough and its town charter (364), the city of York and its charter ¦{203); the forest of Galtres (421); the lordships of Knaresborough (508, 515) and Pickering (413); the foundation of Selby Abbey (468, 471) and St Marj-'s, York (350) ; the prebends of St. Peter's, York (149). And upon the foUo-wing fanuUes : AUerston (386, 387) ; Arches (535, 541, 543, and pedigree, p. 420) ; Aubigny of Belvoir (pedigree, p. 461) ; Basset (633) ; Bardulf (412, 598) ; Bigod (622, 626 ; fee, 593) ; Beningborough (550) ; Boveincurt (565) ; Bretton -of Burton Salmon (36, 43) ; Bridesale (33) ; Buscel (377) ; Clere (610) ; Cluderhum (83) ; Cottingham (48) ; Crigleston (646); Faucumberg (540) ; Fitz-Herbert (25, 33, 43); Flamvill (637) ; Goldsburgh (511); Grimthorpe ¦(449); Haget(52o); Hamerton (536) ; Hamby (619); Hook or Huch (492) ; Huddleston (25, 36, 46) ; Latimer (621); Lardener (243) ; Lotherton (36); Malecake (394) ; Malesoures (525) ; Muschamp (36) ; Neufmarch^ (584) ; Noble (623) ; Pool, near Otley (54) ; Punchardun (395) ; Ripley (524) ; PREFACE XlU Rudstan (454); Rufford (556); Sproxton (416, 418); Stiveton of Steeton, par. Sherburn, W.R. (36, 43) ; Teise (400) ; Thoreni (640) ; Thornton (Dale), near Pickering (400, 409) ; Tickhill (547) ; Toeny (586) ; Tuit (598) ; ¦Wastehose (489) ; Wildeker (598). The editor's acknowledgments are due to the Dean and Chapter of York and Dr. Ramsay, the Dean and Chapter of Durham and Mr. K. C. Bayley, the town clerk of Beverley, Canon W. Greenwell, Sir WilUam Ingilby, Bart., the Marquess of Ripon and Mr. Oswald H. Wade, Colonel J. W. R. Parker, high sheriff of Yorkshire, Mrs. Tempest of Broughton, and Mrs. Wentwoerth of WooUey, for many transcripts of charters Or facilities in transcribing chartularies in their respective possession. Also to Mr. W. Brown of Sowerby, near Thirsk, and Mr. J. A. Twemlow, lecturer on Palaeography to the Liver pool School of Local History, for reading the proofs of this work. To Mr. W. H. Stevenson for valuable observations on the Early English charters, and to Professor H. C. K. Wylde for assistance in "translating the same. To Mr. W. K. Boyd, Mrs. New, Mons. L. Jacob, and Mr. T. Price for making careful transcripts of charters; also to Mr. John Brownbill, M.A., for collecting and transcribing materials, reading the proofs, and giving other assistance in passing the work through the press. W. Farrer. Hall Garth, Over Kellet, NEAR CARNFORTH, Septe:mberig\i,,x CONTENTS I.— PRE-NORMAN DOCUMENTS I. Athelstan to the church of York — Amoundemess. 930 . 2. Eadwig to archbp. Oscytel — land at Southwell. 958 3. Edgar to archbp. Oscytel— land at Sutton, Notts. 958 4. Edgar to the matron Quen — land at Howden and Drax. 959 5. Edgar to the ealdorman Gunner — land at Newbald. 963 6. Edgar to ^Eslac — land at Sherburn in Elmet. 963 7. The estates of the archbp. of York in Sherburn, Otley, Ripon. 1030 8. Cnut to archbp. Alfric — land at Patrington. 1033 . 9. Alfric's " festermen." 1050 and PAGE I5 10 12 15 18 21 23 27 II.— THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK'S FEE (a) The Archbishop's Lands and Privileges 10. Edward the Confessor confirms the archbp.'s liberties. 1060-65 . 29 II. Edward makes a further grant. 1061-65 29 12. 'William I also confirms the archbp.'s liberties. 1066-69 ... 30 13. 'William II to archbp. Thomas — liberties at Lavington. 1093-1100 30 14. Henry I to archbp. Gerard — various liberties. 1102 ... 31 15. Henry I confirms the archbp.'s liberties. 1 100-8 .... 32 16. Henry I further protects archbp. Gerard's liberties. 1 100-8. . 32 17. Henry I frees archbp. Thomas II from increase of geld. 1108-14 33 18. Henry I confirms the liberties of the archbp. 1 108-14 • • • 33 19. Henry I allows the archbp. hberties in the forest. 1 1 14-35 ¦ • 33 20. Stephen to archbp, Thurstan — land in Cawood. 1135-40 . . 34 21. Stephen confirms all rights to archbp. 'William. 1142-47 . . 34 22. Henry II confirms the archbp.'s hberties. 1155-58 ... 34 23. Henry II hmits the right of impleading the archbp. 11 70-81 . 35 24, Henry II gives a further protection to archbp, Roger. 1 170-8 1 . 35 25. Archbp. Thomas II to Herbert the chamberlain — various lands 1108-14 35 26. Herbert son of Herbert to Nostell priory — church of 'Weaver- thorpe. 1 1 14-21 26 27. Archbp. Thurstan confirms the gift of 'Weaverthorpe. 11 14-21 . 37 28. Archbp. William confirms the same. 1 153 37 29. The dean and chapter of York notify an institution to Weaver thorpe. 1154-63 • ¦ 38 XIV CONTENTS XV PAGE. 30. John bishop of Poitiers gives his testimony as to 'Weaverthorpe, ,¦ 1163^77 • ¦ . . 38 31. Stephen notifies his confirmation of 'Weaverthorpe and other churches to Wilham the treasurer. 1136-39 .... 39 32. Stephen son of Herbert the chamberlain confirms to Thornton abbey the church of Acklam. 1154-70 40 33. William son of Hugh de Bridessale to Watton priory— land in Bridsall. 1175-95 • • 40 34. Mabel de Stuteville to Kirkham— land in Multhorp . . ,41 35. Hugh de Lelay to York Minster — town of Baildon. 1208-17 ¦ 41 36, Archbp. Roger agrees with Gervase de Bretton— Milford, etc. 1154-63 42 37. Archbp. Roger to William son of Aluric — " Eskeniggefeles." 1154-60 ¦ , , . 43 38. Archbp. Roger's, knight's fees. 1166 44 39. Gilbert son of Nigel de Huddleston to Archbp, Roger — Clem enthorpe, &c, 1165-74 47 40. Archbp. Henry to Meaux abbey — land in Waghen. 1150-53 . 48 41. Archbp. Thomas I to Selby abbey — Friston and Little Selby, 1070-81 49 42. Archbp. Thomas I to Selby abbey — land in Friston, etc, 1078-87, 49 43. Archbp. Thomas II to Selby abbey — confirmation. 1109-12 . 50 44. The chapter of York confirms the same. 1109-12. . . .51 45. Nigel the provost to Selby abbey — land in Hillam. 1 109-12 . 52 46. Archbp. Thomas II confirnis the same. 11 13-14 .... 52 47. Henry II confirms an agreement between archbp. Roger and Henry de Lascy — Brotherton and Knottingley. 1164-66 . 53 48. William Pantulf to Burge his wife — dower in " Tung." 1175-84 . 54. 49. Thomas de Everingham to Watton priory — land in Harthill. 1170-82 55 50. Osbert son of Walter de Frismareis to St. Peter's hospital — land in Frismareis. 1187-1207 55 51. Osbert de Frismareis to St, Leonard's hospital — land in Frismareis. 1187-1207 55 52. William Ward to Sinningthwaite priory — Esholt, 1 172-81 , . 56 53. Ipolite de Braham to St. Peter's hospital — land in Middleton. 1160-80 56 54, Robert de Lelay to the knights hospitallers — land in Farnley in Otley, 1 190-1208 57 55. Serlo son of Hugh to St, Peter's hospital — land in Farnley, 1170-86 58 56. Serlo de Pouele confirms the same, 1170-86 , , , • S^ 57. Serlo de Pouele to St. Peter's hospital— land in Farnley. II75-95 59 58. Serlo de Pouele to St, Peter's hospital — land in Farnley, 1180- 1200 . ' , . . ¦ .' . .6a 59. Serlo de Pouele to St, Peter's hospital — land in Farnley. 1 180-1200 61 60, Seirlo de Pouele to Henry de Bredlau — land in Poole near Otley, 1 190-1208 61 d XVI early YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE •61. Henry I confirms archbp. Thurstan's gift to Fountains abbey — Herleshow. 1 131-33 62 •62. Archbp. Thurstan to Fountains abbey — land in Herleshow. 1139-40 63 -63. Stephen confirms gifts to Fountains. 11 36 64 64. Robert de Sarz to Fountains abbey — land called Morker. 1135-53 65 ¦65. Robert de Sarz to Fountains abbey — land in Bishop Thornton. 1135-40 66 •66. Archbp. Thurstan confirms the same. 1135-40 . . . .67 '67. Archbp. Henry confirms the gift of Robert de Sarz and Raghanild his wife — Herleshow. 1149-53 . . , ... 67 •68. Pope Eugenius III confirms Herleshow and Kilnsey to Fountains abbey. 1150-53 68 •69. The dean and chapter of York confirm gifts to Fountains abbey. „ 1160-70 68 70. John son of Fulk to Fountains abbey — Herleshow. 1175-85 , 69 71. Archbp. Henry confirms various gifts to Fountains abbey. 1150-53 69 ¦72. Archbp. Roger gives a similar confirmation. 1154-64 ... 71 ¦Ti. Stephen confirms gifts to Fountains abbey. 1153. . . . 71 74. Henry II acquits the monks of Fountains from port dues. 1155 . 72 75. Henry II acquits them from inland transit tolls. 1 155 ... 72 76. Henry II confirms gifts to Fountains abbey. 1155 . . . 73 ¦77. Henry II notifies the same to the sheriff. 1155 .... 74 78. Henry 1 1 confirms further gifts to Fountains abbey. 1175 . . 74 79. Pope Eugenius III confirms various gifts to Fountains abbey. 1146 75 •80. Pope Adrian I'V also confirms. 11 56 78 •81. Pope Alexander III also confirms. 1162 80 -82. Pope Alexander III gives a further confirmation. 1163 . . 82 83. Dolfin de Clotherum to Fountains— land in Clotherholme. 1 155-95 83 -84. Bernard the clerk of Ripley to St. Peter's hospital— land near Nidd. 1190-1210 84 ¦85. Hugh Burdon to St. Mary's, York— land in Fridaythorpe. 1 1 50-75 84 86. Archbp. Roger to Killingwoldgraves hospital— tithes of " Biman- nescough." 1169 ge (b) Beverley Town and Minster 57. Edward the Confessor confirms Beverley to the archbp. of York. 1055-64 85 -88. William I. allows archbp. Aldred to assert his right to Beverley lands. 1066-69 gg 89. William I. confirms the archbp.'s privileges in Beverley. 1066-69 87 -90. Henry I confirms the old privileges of Beverley. 1102-06 , , 88 91. Henry I orders that Beverley church shall be geld-free. 1 100-14 88 92. Henry I orders that Beveriey church shall enjoy all tithes as formerly. 1 106-15 go ¦93. Henry I grants the archbp. free warren in Bishop Wilton. 1 109-14 89 94. Henry I to Beverley minster— extension of the fair. 1 121-22 , 89 ¦95. Archbp. Thurstan to the men of Beveriey— house and all the liberties of York. 11 15-28 oq CONTENTS XVll PAGB ¦96. Henry I confirms to the men of Beverley the archbp.'s grant. 1124-33 92 97. Henry I confirms to Beverley minster its thraves. 1125-35 . 93 98. Henry I confirms to Beverley minster all its ancient liberties. 1126-33 93 99. Stephen grants a full confirmation to Beverley minster. 11 36 . 93 100. Stephen confirms to Beverley minster its immunities. 11 42 . 96 IOI. Stephen to Beverley minster — rent from Great Driffield. 1149-54 96 102. Composition as to the thraves between Beverley minster and Bridlington priory. 1130-40 97 103. Archbp. Thurstan confirms the same. 1 135-40 , . . , 98 104. Further agreement as to the thraves. 1135-47 .... 99 105. Archbp. William confirms to the men of Beverley the liberties granted by his predecessor. 1144-46 100 106. William de Roumara to Beverley minster — Bentley. 1144-46 . loi 107. Stephen confirms the same. 1144-52 102 108. Henry II confirms the thraves to Beverley minster. 1155-62 , 102 109. Henry II to Beverley minster — fair in Ascensiontide. 1174 . 103 no. Henry II confirms to the men of Beverley their liberties. 1181-83 103 III. Pope Lucius III confirms the same. 1182-85 .... 104 H2. Pope Honorius II confirms to Beverley minster its thraves, etc. 1125-30 105 113. Pope Adrian I'V confirms the same. 1155 105 (c) Ripon Minster 114. Athelstan to Ripon minster — rhyming grant of liberties. 925-40 107 115. Henry I to archbp. Thurstan — fair at Ripon. 1123-29 . . 108 116. Archbp. Thurstan to Ripon minster — land in Sharow. 1137-40 109 117. Stephen confirms the liberties of Ripon minster. 1136-39 . . 109 n8. Archbp. Roger to Peter his chamberlain — land in Ingerthorpe. 1158-63 no 119. The dean and chapter of York confirm the same. 1158-63. . in 320. Pope Alexander III confirms the same. 1162 .... 112 121. Robert de Meaux to Ripon minster — release of claim in Inger thorpe. 1185-99 112 122. Archbp, Roger grants ;£looo for building Ripon minster. 1164-81 113 123. Alan son of Thorfin son of Gospatric to archbp, Roger — land in North Stainley, etc, 1173 113 124. Alexander de Newby and others to Ripon minster — land for a chapel near Skelton. 1170-80 . . . . , . .114 125. Archbp. Geoffrey (?) to Ripon minster — land of Richard son of canon Thurstan. 1191-1207 (.?) 115 (d) York Minster 126. William II to York Minster — Selby abbey and St. Oswald's, Gloucester. 1093 116 127. William II releases land to York Minster. 1089-95 , . .117 xvui EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 128. Henry I frees the canons of York from providing lodgings for his men. 1102-06 118 129. Henry I confirins the liberties of York minster and Beverley minster. 1102-07 118 130. Henry I confirms liberties of York minster, etc. 1115-23 . . 119 131. Henry I aflows easements to the canons of St. Peter's. 1126-33 '20 132. Henry I to York minster — churches of Wallop and Market Weighton. 1133 120 133. Stephen's charter of liberties. 1136 121 134. Stephen allows the canons of St. Peter's to till all lands except those in his ancient forests. 1136-39 122 135. Stephen confirms the liberties of York minster, etc. 1136-40 . 123 136. Stephen confirms the pasture rights, etc. of the canons of St. Peter's. 1136-54 123 137. Stephen confirms the privileges of archbp. and canons in the city of York. 1142-47 124 138. Stephen grants his peace to the canons of St, Peter's. 1138-53 . 124 139. Stephen confirms to York minster the mill of Savelint. 1135-54. 125 140. Henry II grants his protection to the dean of York. 1155-62 . 125 141. Henry II confirms the lands and customs of the chapter. 1 156-62 126 142. Archbp. Thomas II to the canons of York — Helperby. 1 108-14 126 143. Archbp, Thurstan to the canons of York — rent from the fair, 1 1 14-40 126 144. Archbp, Thurstan makes a grant to the school , , . . 127 145. Archbp. Henry to the canons of York — rights in Patrington. 1150-3 127 146. Archbp, Roger to the canons of York — Edston church, 1160-75 127 147. William Esveiliechen to the nun Alice — land in Barnby. 1154-64 128 148. Archbp. Geoffrey orders a yearly payment to the chancellor of York. 1191-1212 . . 129 (e) Prebends of York 149. Archbp. Thurstan's decree about the prebends. 11 14-35 • • 129 150. A further decree about them, 1137-40 130 151. The prebends of Warthill and Grindale — Axminster church. 10S7-97 . ¦ , , 131 152, Serlo, canon of York, releases his claim to the tithes of Grindale. 1141-42 . 13, 153. Archtip, William confirms the agreement between Serlo and the canons of Bridlington, 1142-43 132 154, The prebend of St. Peter. 1137-40 , , , . 132 155. The prebend of Applesthorpe — Barkston and Grimston. 1153-54 133 156. The precentor's mill of Ulleskelf. 1154-55 134 157. The chapel of Husthwaite. 1154-64 135 158. A prebend of Beverley — Howald. 1154-63 135 159. The prebend of Warthill (?) — -Carlton in Stockton. 1160-66 . 136 160. The prebend of Newbald — Goodramgate in York. 1 177-81 . 136 161. The prebend of Langtoft. 1164-70 137 CONTENTS XIX 162. The prebend of Wistow — Fenton. 1160-78 13& 163. The prebend of Clifton. 1190-94 139 164. The prebend of Stillington — Welburn. 1160-65. ¦ • .139 165. The prebend of Strensall — Towthorpe under-Galtres. 1180-1200 140 (f) St Leonard's Hospital 166. William II confirms to the Hospital its thraves. 1090-98 . 167. Henry I grants to the Hospital pasturage, etc. in his forest, 1119-33 168. Henry I confirms various gifts to the Hospital. 1120-33 . 169. Henry I grants land in Acomb and confirms other gifts. 1123-33 '43 170. Stephen grants estovers in the forest. 1139 144 171. Stephen grants his protection to the Hospital. 1135-41 . . 144 172. Stephen delays claims against the Hospital. 1 141-47 . . . 144 173, Henry II confirms gifts to the Hospital. 1155-58 . . . 145 174, Henry II confirms • liberties and possessions of the Hospital. 1155-58 146 175. Henry II confirms gifts made by himself and others. 1158-66 . 147 176. Henry II confirms the Hospital's thraves. 1155-72 . . . 148 177. Henry 1 1 grants his protection to the Hospital. 1155-72 . . 148 178. Henry II grants a special protection. 1184 149 179. Pope Eugenius III confirms gifts to the Hospital. 1148 . . 149 180. Archbp. Theobald grants an indulgence to benefactors. 1141-47 151 181. Archbp. William grants a protection to the Hospital. 1144-47 . 151 182. The dean and chapter of York exhort to the payment of the thraves to the Hospital. 1140-54 152 183. Archbp. Theobald grants a protection to the Hospital and an in dulgence to benefactors. II 50-61 153 184. Archbp. Theobald grants another indulgence, 1150-61 . .154 185, Archbp, Theobald confirms gifts made to the hospital. 1150-54 155 186. Pope Adrian I'V confirms various gifts to the hospital. 1157 . 156 187. Pope Adrian IV exhorts the dean and chapter to favour the hospital. 1157 . . . ' . ¦ . . . . . .158 188. Pope Adrian I'V. warns the clergy and laity of the province to render the hospital thraves. 1157 159 189. Archbp, Roger offers an indulgence to benefactors of the hospital, 1154-64 159 190. Archbp. Roger grants another indulgence, 1154-64 . . . 160 191. Archbp. Roger exhorts the clergy of Carlisle diocese to aid the hospital. 1164-66 160 192. Archbp. Roger exhorts to the payment of the thraves. 1154-64. 161 193. Archbp. Roger addresses a similar exhortation to the clergy of Holderness. 1154-64 161 194. Archbp. Roger orders archdeacons and others to protect the hospital. 1154-64 . . 163 J95. The dean and chapter of York command the clergy of Ryedale to assist the hospital. 1160-85 163 141 142142 XX EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 196. A further mandate. 1 160-85 162 197. Pope Alexander III confirms gifts to the hospital. 1173 , . 163 198. Pope Alexander III grants a further confirmation. 11 73-81 . 166 199. Pope Lucius III confirms various gifts to the hospital. 1182-85 166 (g) Sinningthwaite 200. Alexander III confirms various gifts to the nuns. 1172 . . 167 201. William Ward confirms his father's gift of Essholt. 1175-85 . 169 III.— THE CITY OF YORK (a) General 202. Stephen grants 40J. a year from the farm of the city. 11 53 171 203. Henry II confirms the liberties of the city. 1155-62 . . , 171 204, Richard I acquits the citizens of transit dues. 1189 . . . 172 205. Henry I confirms land to Hamelin. 1 100- 1 135 .... 173 206. Henry I confirms the land of Forne to his grandson Ralph son of Uvieth. 1115-29 173 207. Preciosa daughter of master Benedict the physician to St. Peter's hospital — land in York. 1200-1215 173 (b) South of the Ouse 208. Hugh son of Lewin to St. Mary's, York — messuage in Launelid- gate, etc. 1180-95 174 209. Odo the saddler to St. Peter's hospital— land near Lounelithe. 1 180-1200 17c 210. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to William de Hugate — messuage in Micklegate. 1 161-84 176 211. Emeis de Mykelgate to St. Peter's hospital— land by Ouse Bridge. 1 189-1200 175 212. Matilda Mauleverer confirms the same. 1200-20 . . 177 213. Agreement between St. Leonard's hospital and Stephen Blund as to bounds near Ouse Bridge. 1212-25 . , , . '178 214. Osbert de Thorp to Malton Priory— land in Skeldergate. 1170-80 179 215. Robert warden of St. Peter's hospital to William son of Quenilda —land in Clementhorpe. 1140-56 170 216. Richard de Hudeleston to Avenel— dwelling-house in Clemen thorpe. 1175-89 Igo 217. Hugh the chaplain to Nostell priory— tofts in Clementhorpe . 180 (c) Ousegate and Coppergate 218. Archbp. Thurstan confirms gifts by Lambert and Emma de Fossegate. 1120-35 181 219. Stephen confirms the same and other gifts. 1135-40 . . . 181 CONTENTS xxf PAGE 220. Henry II confirms the gift of Lambert de Fossegate. 1155-67 , 182 221. Grant of the land to Simon the clerk, son of Lambert. 1 184-91 183, 222. Herbert son of Lambert to St. Peter's hospital— surrender of same. 1203-12 184. 223. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Alan son of Romund— messuage. 1150-61 185; 224. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Thomas son of Richard— land. 1 150-61 .186 225. Ranulf de Glanvill to St. Peter's hospital— land by St. Crux. 1170-76 186 226. Geoffrey son of William de Coleby to St. Peter's hospital — land in Ousegate and He worth. 1180-90 187 227. William Burman to St. Peter's hospital — release of rent. 1189- 1214 187 228. William son of Hugh to St. Peter's hospital — quit claim. 1195- 1210 188 229. 'William de Murers to Hugh son of Lefwyn — messuage. 1170-85 188. 230. Ralph Nuvel to Whitby abbey — exchange. 1205-25 . . . 189^ 231. Agnes de Percy to St. Peter's hospital — land by St. Mary's, Castle- gate. 1182-85 189. (d) Coney Street and Davygate 232. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Joceline son of Constantine — messuage. 1150-61 . . 190- 233. Ketel the priest to St. Peter's hospital and St. Martin's church — land. 1160-80 191 234. Fulchwy Paynel to Lewyn son of Thurwyf — messuages. 1160-78 I9r 235. Henry de Beningbrough to William de Tickhill — messuages. 1160-82 192 236. RoUand Haget to St. Peter's hospital — messuage, etc. 1155-70. 192 237. Geoffrey Haget to St. Mary's, York — rent. 1180-95 . . . 193. 238. Geoffrey Haget to Hugh son of Lewin — land. 1183-86 . . 193. 239. Gerard son of Lefwin to Paulin son of William — land. 1185- 1205 194 240. Gerard son of Lewin to St. Peter's hospital — land. 1 190-1203 . 195. 241. William son of Ralph de Aldefeld to Richard de Crakehale — land by Stonegate. 1 186-1203 195. 242. Alexander Pepircom to St. Peter's hospital — land by Stonegate. 1 195-12 10 196 243. Stephen to John le Lardener — confirmation of lands. 1135-37 . 196 244. Thomas son of Matilda to Reginald le felter — land in Davygate . 197 245. Gerard de Stokesleyto the monks of Byland — land in Coney Street held of the monks of Durham. 1190-1210 .... 198- 246. Gerard parson of Stokesley to the monks of Durham — land in Coney Street held of the monks. 1204-9 .... 199. 247. William Fairfax to the monks of Durham— stone-built house in Coney Street. 1204-20 200 PAGE XXll EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS (e) Blake Street and Lop Lane 248. Richard son of Fyn to St. Mary's, York— St. Wilfrid's church. ¦ 1155-65 200 249. Pagana to Whitby abbey — land in Blake Street. 1150-60 . . 201 250. Bertram de Bulmer declares that John and his wife shall hold of grantor's son Stephen. 1155-63 201 251. Stephen son of Bertram de Bulmer to St. Mary's, York. 1163-85 202 252. Paulin master of St. Peter's hospital declares that the canons of Bolton in 'Wharfedale hold of the hospital. 1189-95 ¦ • 202 253. The canons of Bolton acknowledge their land in Blake street to be held of the hospital. 1189-95 203 254. John de Curci to St. Peter's hospital — rent, 1 190-1200 . . 203 255. Thomas son of Richard Stric to St. Peter's hospital — land near the hospital gate. 1194-99 204 256. The prior and convent of St. Andrew to Hugh de Clifton — land. 1200 205 257. Thomas de Hoby to St. Peter's hospital — land in Blake Street and Petergate. 1203-12 205 258. The prior and canons of Kirkham to St. Peter's hospital — land in Lop Lane. 1198-1212 . , 206 259. William Burhman to St. Peter's hospital — land near the hospital gate. 1189-1214 206 (f) Bootham and Gillygate 260. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to the sons of Robert the cook — burgage land in Bootham. 1150-61 207 261. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to Alan constable of Richmond — service of William son of Saive. 1 161-84 .... 207 262. Alan son of Roald the constable to Easby abbey — land in Bootham. 1170-85 208 263. Emeis Balki to St. Peter's hospital— land near Galmanlith. 1203-14 208 264. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to William de Pontefract — messuages in Bootham and St, Gilesgate, 1 145-61 , , . . 209 265. Savary abbot of St, Mary's to Hugh de Rouen— messuage, etc. 1150-61 209 266. Robert de Musters to Ava wife of William de Pontefract— land. 1170-90 210 267. Robert de Musters to Thomas son of Toli de Clifton— land. 1175-90 210 268. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to Alan the constable of Richmond — service from land in Bootham. 1170-84 . . . .211 269. Alan son of Roald to St, Agatha's — messuage. 1180-1201 , , 211 270. Thomas son of Robert de Clifton to St. Peter's hospital— land within Bootham Bar 211 271. Serio Brun to Turgis of the Abbey— land near St. Marygate. . n5o-6i 212 CONTENTS XXtU PAGE 272. Walter son of Gerard to Richard son of Eustace — release in St. Marygate. 1160-79 212 273. Pain son of Waldef to Julian wife of Lefwyn— land in St, Mary gate. 1 161-75 • • 213 274. Pain son of Waldef and his daughter to St. Mary's abbey, York — land. 1170-84 ' . " ' . . , 213 275, Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Serlo Brun — land in Bootham and Heworth. 1 150-61 214 276. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to St. Peter's hospital — parochial rights in St. Gilesgate. 1161-84' 215 277. Hugh son of Daniel the steward to St. Peter's hospital — land in St. Gilesgate, 1175-95 • 216 278. Beatrice daughter of Nicholas Cordewaner to St. Peter's hospital — land in St. Gilesgate. 1190-1210 217 (g) Around the Minster 279. Canon Gernagotto Whitby abbey — land near St. Peter's. 1 140-48 217 280. Archbishop Roger to Robert de Lanum — messuage . . .218, 281. Clibern son of William le Tyes to Simon dean of York — land in . St. Peter's churchyard. 1194-1214 218 282. Archbishop Roger and others to St. Peter's hospital — messuage by the dean's house in exchange. , 1164-75 . ' . . . 219 283. The brethren of St. Peter's hospital to the minster — a messuage in exchange for the last, 1164-75 220 284. The brethren of St, Peter's hospital to the minster — a messuage adjoining the dean's house, by exchange. 1164-75. • .221 285. Archbishop Roger and others to St. Peter's hospital — a messuage in exchange for the last, 1164-75 222 286. Henry II confirms a sale in Stonegate. 1155-64 ,- , , 223 287. Thomas Sotewame to the dean and chapter of York — land in Stonegate . 223 288. The prior and canons of Kirkham to St. Peter's hospital — land in . Monkgate. 1150-60 ... ....... . . 224 289. John son of Isaac to the canons of St. Peter's — land in Monkgate 224 290. Adamde Bikerton to St. Peter's hospital — land in St, Andrewgate. 1190-1212 225 291. Agreement, between the canons of Guisborough and Emma daughter of Gikel de Allerton as to a wall between their lands in Aldwark. 1209. ....... . . . . . 226 292. Matthew de Malpas to St. Peter's hospital — land in Aldwark. 1209-20 ..... 227 293. Walter Orfevre to St. Mary's abbey — rent from " Impyngail." 1 161-84 .....' 227 294. Robert son of Peter -to Nun Appleton — land in St. Benet's parish. . Before 1189 228 295. Alice Basset to Thomas de Langwath — land at Patricpool. 1190-1210 228 xxiv EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS (h) The Marsh District PAGE 296. The prior and convent of Holy Trinity, York, to Walter Orfevre —land in the Marsh. 1180-90 229 297. John son of Ellis to St. Peter's hospital— land in the Marsh. 1180-90 230 298. The citizens of York notify to archbp. GeoflTrey that the church of All Saints is in the fee of Ralph NuveL 1191-1206 . . 230 299. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to Gerard son of Lewyn — messuage in Hundgate. 1 161-84 231 300. Swane, master of St. Peter's hospital, to Adam de Warrum — land in the Marsh. 1 160-75 232 301. Adam de Warrum to Robert Basset — land in Hundgate. 1170-84 232 302. Adam de Warrum to Alice his sister — land in the Marsh. 1170-84 233 303. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to archdeacon Jeremiah — land in Havergate Marsh. 1170-84 234 304. Paulin master of St. Peter's hospital to the monks of Rievaubc — land in Hungate Marsh. 1 180-1203 234 305. John kinsman of archdeacon Jeremiah to the monks of Rievaulx — release. 1 192-1220 235. 306. Richard son of Miles to Alan Berman — land at " Bychehill" . 235 307. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Gamel Yort — toft near St. Saviour's 1150-61 236 308. Alan son of Roger to St. Peter's hospital — land near Little St. Saviour's. 1195-1212 237 (j) Fossgate and Walmgate 309. Mildonea wife of William de Bonevill to St. Peter's hospital — land in " Thursegayle." 1191— 1210 237 310. Geoffrey abbot of St Mary's to Authgrim de Frisamersc — messuage in Fossgate. 1 122—37 238 311. Geoffrey abbot of St. Mary's to Ouden — messuage in Fossgate. 1122-37 238 312. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to William son of Demilda — messuage in Fossgate. 1 145-61 239 313. Audoen and Renilda his wife to Whitby abbey— messuage in Walmgate. 1130-48 239 314. Alexander parson of St. Denis to St. Peter's hospital — the church of St. Denis. 1154-70 240 315. William parson of St. Denis to St. Peter's hospital — toft by Foss Bridge. 1175-90 241 316. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to Richard the saddler — toft in Walmgate. 1 161-84 242 317. Hugh del Pol to Albreda his wife— dower knd near St. Mar garet's. 1 180-1200 242 318. Agreement between Hugh del Pol and others as to land near Walmgate Bar. 1 185-1205 243 CONTENTS XXV PAGE 319. Agreement between St. Peter's hospital and the knights hospi tallers — chapel in St. Margaret's parish. 1 181-86 . . . 243 320. The brethren of St. Peter's hospital to Reginald de Warthill— pasturage in Heselington for his Walmgate beasts. 1 180-1200 244 321. Margaret daughter of Hugh de Pusat to Nicholas Leverun— land in St. Denis's, parish. 1195-1215 245 322. Robert son of Peter to St. Peter's hospital— land in St. Margaret's parish 246 323. Stephen grants protection for Faganulf the priest. 1 142 . . 247 324. Walter son of Faganulf to St. Mary's abbey, York — land in Brettegate, 1145-55 247 325. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Walter son of Faganulf — land in Fulford. 1 1 50-61 248 326. Walter son of Faganulf to St. Peter's hospital — his two churches. 1155-65 248 327. Walter son of Faganulf to St. Peter's hospital— land in Bretegate, etc. 1155-65 248 328. Walter son of Faganulf to St. Peter's hospital — land in Bretegate, etc. 1 165 249 329. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to St. Nicholas's hospital, Walmgate — land on the Foss by Brettegate. 11 50-61 . . . .251 330. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to Hugh nephew of Walter Faganolf — land in Fulford. 1161-84 251 (k) Fishergate 331. Robert de Percy to Whitby abbey — house and toft. 1148-70 . 252 332. Roger de Mowbray to St. Peter's hospital — toft. 1155-65 . . 252 333. Bertram de Bulmer to William Blund— messuage by land of Holy Trinity church. 1163-66 252 334. John de Plaiz to John son of Thurstan — messuage. 1160-75 . 253 335. Henry II to Ranulf de Glanvill — land forfeited by Walter son of Daniel. 1179 254 336. Ranulf de Glanvill to William de Fiskergate — the same land. 1179-85 25s 337. Ranulf de Glanvill confirms the same to St. Peter's hospital. 1179-85 256 338. Henry II confirms the same. 1179-88 256 339. A similar confirmation. 1186-87 257 (l) Fulford 340. Geoffrey abbot of St. Mary's to Geoffrey de Deighton — land in Over Fulford. 1122-37 257 341. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Robert brother of Hugh the cham berlain — land in Fulford. 11 50-61 258 342. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to Henry brother of William de Fishergate— land in Fulford. 1161-84 . . . • % 258 XXVI EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 343. Clement abbot of St. Mary's to Marmaduke Darel — land in Fulford. 1170-84 259 344. element abbot of St. Mary's to William de Brettegate — land in Fulford. 1161-84 259 (m) Supplementary 345. John prior of Hexham to William chaplain of archbp. Geoffrey — • messuage in Goodramgate. 1 191-94 i6o 346. Stephen acquits the monks of Marmoutier of 18^, yearly due for husgable in York. 1135-40 261 347. Stephen to Holy Trinity priory, York — chapel by the stone cross outside Micklegate bar. 1135-54 261 348. Stephen to the clergy of St. James's chapel outside the city — the land where the gallows stood. 1150-54 263 349. Henry II confirms the privileges of the weavers of York. 1 163 . 263 IV.— ST. MARY'S ABBEY, YORK 350. William II to St. Mary's — confirmation. 1088-93 . .' . 264 351. Henry I to. abbot Stephen — custody of the forest within the abbey lands, 1 100-10 568 352, Henry I grants privileges in Pickering forest, noo-13 . . 268 353, Henry I grants tithe of venison in Yorkshire, 1100-18 . . 269 354, Henry II gives a detailed confirmation, 1156-57 , . . 269 355. Henry II confirms the privileges in Pickering forest. 1155-58 . 277 356. Henry II confirms the tithe of venison. 1157-63. . . . 277 v.— ST. CLEMENT'S PRIORY, YORK 357. Archbp. Thurstan's foundation charter. 1125-35. . . . 278 358. The dean and chapter of York confirm. 1 141-44 . . . 279 359, Henry II confirms all the gifts to the house. 1175 . . . 279 VI.— THE CROWN FEE (a) Scarborough and Pickering 360. Eustace Fitz-John to the canons of Bridlington — the church of Scalby, 1135-40 282 361. Stephen confirms the same. 1135-46 282' 362. William de Albemarle, earl of York, confirms pasture in Hayburn in f loughton to the canons of Bridlington. 1138-54 . . 282 363. Henry II acquits the canons of Bridlington of pannage in Scalby . forfst. .11557-58 283 364. Henry II to the burgesses of Scarborough— the liberties of York. . 1155-63, 283 CONTENTS XXVir ' PAGE 365. Richard I grants the church of Scarborough to the Cistercians. 1189 . . . . . , ... . . . 286- 366. Haldan de Scarzeburg to the canons of Malton— land. 1170-90 287 367. Bequests of Rog;er son of Haldane de Scarzebiirg. 1202-29 . 288 368. Roger de Bavent to Fountains abbey— land, etc., in Scarborough, 1175-94 , ¦ • ^^9 369. The canons of Bridlington to Lambin their man — land in Scar borough, 1185-95 ^^9 370. Roger son of Uctred de Gristhorp to Roger de Morpath— six bovates in Gristhorpe, 1175-89 290 371. Henry I to Reginald Belet— land in Hutton Bushell, Preston and Ebberston. 11 14-29 291 372. Alan Buscel confirms to Whitby abbey half a carucate of land in Hutton Bushell. 1130-38 292 373. Alan and Gervase Buscel to Whitby abbey — land in Hutton Bushell. 1135-55 293 374. Stephen to Whitby abbey — land in Hutton Bushell. 1136-54 . 294 375. Alan son of Reginald Buscel to Whitby abbey — the church of Hutton Bushell. 1135-42 294 376. Alan son of Reginald Buscel to Whitby abbey — another grant of thesame. 1135-55 294 377. Another grant of the church. 1135-55 295 378. Alan son of Alan Buscel confirms his father's gifts to Whitby abbey. 1185-1211 296 379. Henry II confirms to Whitby abbey the church of Hutton Bushell and other gifts. 1172-79 296- 380. Henry II confirms gifts of land in Ellerburn, etc., made to St. Peter's hospital. 1155-67 297 381. Baldwin de Wicham and others to Eustace de Vesey— turbary in Roston. 1190-99 298 382. Ralph Buscel confirms gifts to the nuns of Wykeham. 1185- 121 1 . . , 299 383. Theobald son of Uvieth to the nuns of Wykeham — land in Marton. 1160-76 300- 384. Uchtred de Alverstain to Whitby abbey — land in Cayton. 1087-1109 300- 385. Geoffrey son of Odard to Walter vicar of Folkton — land at Scar borough. 1 180-1200 301 386. Torphin de Alvestain and others to Rievaulx abbey — land in AUerston. 1160 301 387. Torphin de AUerston and Alan his son to the monks of Rievaulx • — pasture in AUerston. 1154-74 303. 388. Torphin de Alvestein to Rievaulx abbey — land on the east of AUerston beck. 1160-75 304 389, Baldwin de Alverstain to the canons of Malton — land and pasture in Ebberston, etc. 1190-1214 305 390. Baldwin de Alverstain to the nuns of Yedd ingham — land in Ebberston. 1185-95 305. XXVUI EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 391. Alan Malecake to the nuns of Yeddingham — land in Ebberston. 1185-95 306 392. Alan Malecake to the nuns of Yeddingham — cartload of rods. 1185-95 307 393. William Boie to St. Mary's, Goathland — toft in Lockton. 1 170-88 307 394. Alan Malecake to the nuns of Rosedale — land in Lockton, etc. 1180-1217 307 395. Agnes Puntchardun to the nuns of Little Mareis — land in Ebber ston. 1170-75 309 396. Henry I to the brethren of Goathland — the site of their hermi tage. 1 109-14 309 397. The same to the same — a carucate of land in Pickering, etc. 1109-14 310 398. Henry I notifies that the brethren of Goathland have joined them selves to Whitby abbey. 1 109-14 310 399. Henry I orders that Pickering church shall have its old parochial district. 1 1 14-28 311 400. Henry II confirms to Neasham priory land in Thornton Dale, etc. 1158 311 401. Henry II orders a view of the waste below Pickering. 1157 . 313 402. Return of the jury. 1157-58 313 403. Henry 1 1 confirms Kilverd Marish and pasture of Pickering waste to Rievaulx abbey. 1158 314 404. The same king's mandate to the sheriff in the matter. 1158-62 . 315 405. Another mandate. 1158-66 315 406. Henry 1 1 to Rievaulx abbey — pasture below Pickering. 1176-79 315 407. Mandate of Henry II in favour of the monks of Rievaulx. 1169-87 317 408. Henry II protects the pasture rights of Malton priory. 1157-89 317 409. Asketin de Thornton releases to Rievaulx abbey his right in Pickering waste. 1160-70 318 410. Hugh Brun makes a like release. 1 165-75 319 411. Stephen Mangevilain to Rievaulx abbey— right in Micleholme in Pickering. 1170-80 320 412. Walter Bardolf to Rievaulx abbey— right in Pickering waste. 1170—80 ........... 320 413. Simon son of Hugh the clerk to Thomas de Oilly — land in Newton near Pickering. 1190-1211 ,21 414. Savary abbot of York to Robert Fraser— Normanby in Ryedale. 1147-61 324 415, Ralph Fraser to Mathias son of William the clerk— land in Nor manby in Ryedale. 1167-80 325 416. Henry II to Robert son of Robert "with Head"— land in Sprox ton and West Newton. 1155-58 526 417. Henry II confirms the same, 1155-58 326 418. Hugh "with Head" to Richard "with Head" his nephew— land called Thurchil ridding. 1163-82 327 419. Henry II to the nuns of Moxby— land of Moxby, etc. 1158 . 328 420. Henry II to Marton priory (in Galtres)— land in Huby. 1 180-81 329 421. Henry II to Kirkham priory— Cranberimoss in Galtres, 1155-89 330 CONTENTS xxix PAGE 422. Henry II to David the larderer — herbage of waste of Corteburn. 1155-70 331 423. Clement abbot of York to Thomas son of David Lardener — land in Morton in Skelton. 1 181-84 ...... 332 424. Albert Grelley III to William Mauleverer — land of Flaxby. 1164-80 333 425. Robert Grelley to the nuns of Haverholme — land in Bloxham. "39-55 333 (b) Pocklington, Kilham and Great Driffield 426. Henry I to the church of York — Pocklington and other churches. 1 100-8 333 427. Henry I issues a mandate concerning the same. 1 107 . . 334 428. Henry I orders that Aldborough and the churches of his demesne manors are to have their old parishes. 1100-15 • . • 335 429. A further order on the same matter. 11 19-29 . . . 335 430. Henry I orders that the dean of York shall have all the old rights of his churches. 1 1 19-29 , 336 431. Archbp. Thurstan orders that the dean of York shall have Kilham and other churches. 1136-40 336 432. Bishop Adelwald of Carlisle releases tithes in Pocklington to the dean. 1136-42 . , 337 433. Henry 1 1 grants Kilham to the archbishop of Rouen. 1 155 . 338 434. Henry II grants a moiety of the manor of Kilham to Rouen. 1,155-58 338 435. Archbp. Theobald confirms the same. 1155-61 .... 339 436. Testimony of the bishop of Exeter concerning the gift. 1155-60 339 437. Archbp. Roger confirms the moiety of Kilham to Rouen. 1155-64 .... 340 438. Pope Alexander III confirms the gift. 11 62 . . . . 340 439. Henry II orders the sheriff to deliver lands in Kilham to the canons of Rouen. 1175 341 440. Henry 1 1 confirms an agreement between the archbishops of York and Rouen. 1175-76 341 441. Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Osbert the clerk — rent from Elmswell, etc. 1161-84 342 442. Savary abbot of St, Mary's to Alan de Munkgate — land in Yapham. 1150-61 343 443. William son of Henry de Wjghton to St. Peter's hospital — land in Market Weighton. 1160-70 343 444. Ralph de Melteneby to the nuns of Wilberfosse — land in Mel- tonby. 1170-80 344 445. John le Poher to William son of Henry de Fiskergate — land in Waplington. 1190-1210 344 446. Robert de Harestan to the canons of York — land in Owsthorpe, 1190-1215 345 447. Henry deL'Isle to the canons ofYork — Cols wainhagh, etc. 1175-85 346 xxx EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 448. Stephen son of Ivo de Millington to York minster— land in Pock lington. 1195-1210 347 449; Henry' I confirms to William son of Ulf his land in Fangfoss, etc. 1120-29 348' 450. William son of Ulf confirms his gift in Givendale to Hexham. 1142-54 349' 451. Henry II directs that the canons of Hexham shall hold Givendale. 1158-72 35° 452. William Peverel of Dover to St. Mary's, York— land and church in Rudston. 1100-22 35o 453. Henry I to St. Mary's, York— confirmation of same. 11 14-22 . 350 454. Final concord concerning the advowson of Rudston. 1172 . . 351 455. Savary abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Robert son of Hestwy— land in Rudston. 1 140-61 352 456. Richard d'Orival to St. Mary's, York— land in East Lilling, etc. 1121-37 352 457. Henry I to Richard d'Orival—churches of Warkworth, etc. 1 100-7 353 458. Henry I to the canons of Carlisle— various churches. 1 121-29 • 353 459. Henry II confirms the same. 1155-58 354 460. Geoffrey abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Gilbert kinsman of Richard d'Orival— land in East Lilling. 1121-37 354 461. Savary abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Ralph son of Ralph — land in Raisthorpe, 11 50-61 355 462, Osbert the sheriff to Selby abbey— Acaster Selby. 1 109-12 . 355 463. Henry II confirms the daily pension to Nostell priory. 1154-58 356 464. Henry II orders bounds to be defined for St, Peter's hospital land in Acomb, 1172-86 356 465, Alan clerk of Acomb to St, Peter's hospital — release. 1190-1215 357 466. Henry II orders Guy son of Tece to be restored to his land. 1157-63 357 467. Henry I confirms to St. Mary's, York, land near Lincoln. 1120-22 358 (c) Snaith 468. William I to Selby abbey — lands in Flaxley, etc. 1078-85 . , 358 469. William II grants liberties to Selby. 1087-94 .... 360 470. Henry I to St. Mary's, York — Ousefleet, etc. 1 100-8 . . . 361 471. Henry I directs that Selby abbey shall not be removed. 1 100-8 362 472. Archbp. Gerard to Selby abbey — Snaith church. 1 100-8 . . 363 473. Henry I confirms to Selby abbey the churches in the soc. 1101-8 364 474. Henry I confirms to Selby abbey the gift of Geoffrey de la Guerche. 1 100-8 364 475. Henry I confirms to the same lands in Rawcliffe, etc. 1104-6 . 365 476. The same king grants hberties' to the abbey. 1 109-14 . . 365 477. He orders that the monks shall have their vivary. 1 115-28 . 366 478. He confirms the gift of Acaster, 1 121-22 366 479. Stephen confirms the abbey's liberties. 1 147-54 .... 367 480. The same grants a general confirmation. 1154 .... 368 481. Henry II confirms their lands to the monks of Selby. 1 155-61 . 369 CONTENTS xx.\i PV\GE 482, Henry II confirms the liberties of Selby abbey, 1155-62 , 371 483. Henry II confirms to the monks of Selby an approvement in Acaster Selby. 1158 371 484. Henry II directs that the monks of Selby shall have due share of the wood of Balne. 1 1 59-60 372 485. Henry II orders that the monks of Selby shall have their 5 bovates in PoUington. 1159-60 . . 372 486. Henry II orders that the monks of Selby shall have their stew at Selby. 1159-60 373 487. Archbp, Roger settles a dispute between the monks of Selby and Walter clerk of Adlingfleet, 1164-77 , , , , 373 488, Sentence against a chapel at Ousefleet, 1199-1209 . , , 374 489, Alan Wastehose to the canons of Drax — a ferry over Don, 1194-99 , , , , . 376 490. Geoffrey clerk of Fokerby to Drax priory — release of same, 1 194-1203 377 491. John to Roger constable of Chester — manor of Snaith, 1205 , 377 492, Asketill de Huch to St, Martials, Newhus — land in Inklemore, 1 190-1207 . , 378 493. Asketill de Huch to Nun Coton priory — land in Inklemore, 1 189-1207 379 494, Walter son of Odo de Swyneflet to Nun Coton priory — toft in Swinfleet, 1190-1220 , , , . , , , 380 495, Henry de I'lsle to Henry de Pusat — land and natives in PoUington and Balne. 1180-90. . , , , , , 380 496. Henry de I'lsle to Jordan his brother — land in PoUington and natives in Balne. 1185-1205 381 497, Ralph Vilain to Hugh son of Walter— land of Haddlesey, 1190-1210 382 498, Hard de Heck to Osbert de Hedenessale — land in Hensall, 1180-1200 , . . . . , , , 383 499. The monks of Roche and Robert de Ernaldtorp agree concerning pasturage in .'^.rmthorpe, 1187 , , , , , 383 (d) Knaresborough and Aldborough 500. Henry I orders the canons of York to have full possession of Aldborough church. 1115-29 , , , , , , 384 501. Henry I gives Knaresborough church to Nostell priory, 1120-35 385 502. Eustace Fitz-John gives land in Cayton to Fountains abbey. 1135-57 386 503. Henry II confirms land in Cayton to Fountains abbey. 1172-82 386 504. WiUiam de Stutevill to Fountains abbey — Cayton, etc, 1175-85 387 505. Henry II confirms the same. 1175-85 388 506. Alan son of Richard de Stainley to Fountains abbey — land in Cayton, 1175-90 388 507, Alan son of Rainald the archer to Fountains abbey — land in South Stainley, 1165-75 , , , , , 839 XXXU EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 508. Henry II grants Knaresborough and Aldborough to William de StuteviU. 1 175 350 509. The chapter of York agrees with William de Stutevill conceming South Stainley church. 1175-86 392 510. Similar agreement conceming the church of Hampsthwaite on the Moors. 1175-86 393 511. Hugh de Goldesburg to Robert the forester — Blubberhouses. 1 171-72 . 394 512. Isaac de Timbel to Bridlington priory — release of land in Blubber- houses. 1 195-12 10 395 513. WiUiam de Stutevill to Robert the forester — Blubberhouses. 1173-85 396 514. Robert the forester to Bridlington priory — the land of Blubber houses. 1203-15 . . 397 515. WiUiam de StuteviU to Nigel de Plumton — waste of the forest of Knaresborough. 1 181-90 398 516. Wilham de Stutevill to Ralph son of Siward de Kirkby Ousebura — land in Kirkby Ouseburn. 1 190-1203 400 517. William de Stutevill to Fountains abbey — fishery in Ure and Ouse. 1 175- 1203 401 518. William de StuteviU to Geoffrey Haget — land in Elwick. 1173-80 401 519. Geoffrey Haget to Fountains abbey — Thorpe Underwood. 1175- 99 402 520. Geoffrey Haget notifies to his heirs his gifts of Thorpe Underwood and Elwick to Fountains. 1198-99. • . . . . 402 521. William de StuteviU to Fountains abbey — attachment of their stews at Cayton. 11 90- 1 203 . 403 522. Bemard the clerk of Ripley and Richard his brother to Fountains abbey — similar concession. 1 190-1206 403 523. Bemard de Ripley to Fountains abbey— road from Ripley bridge. 1185-95 404 524. Ralph de Ripley to Fountains abbey — passage right through Ripley. 1190-1210 . . ... . . 404 (e) York 525. Henry II to Thomas Malesoures— custody of the king's house at York. 1155-65 405 526. William son of Thomas Malesoures to William Fairfax— the same custody. 1200-20 .Q^ VII,— AIXCURT FEE 645. John and Hugh, sons of Adam Brun, to the monks of Roche- land of Hitchells in Bessacar. II9O-I2IO . , . CIO 646. Alan de Crigleston to Thomas his brother— land in Wombwell "95-1216 .... . . . . ; 510 CONTENTS xxxiii VIIL— ARCHES FEE PAGE 527. Osbern de Arches to St. Mary's, York— land in Poppleton, etc. 1 100-16 408 528, Savary abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Thomas son of Haldane— land in Hessay. 1 145-61 409 529. Fulk the steward to Whitby abbey— land in Toulston. 1 100-16 410 530. Fulk son of Reinfrid confirms the same, 1115-25 . . . 410 531. Robert son of Fulk also confirms the same. 1133-44 . . . 411 532. Roger de Mowbray releases the monks of Whitby from the service due from Toulston. 1141-50 411 533. WiUiam son of Alan de Catherton to the canons of Helaugh Park — land in Toulston. 1190-1210 . ' 412 534. WiUiam de Arches to Ellis de Hou — land in Kirk Hammerton, etc. 1140-47 413 535. Notice that WiUiam and Jueta de Arches have given land in Kirk Hammerton to Nun Monkton priory. 1147-53 . . . 414 536. Jueta de Arches to Alan son of Ellis de Hou — land in Little Cattal. 1 185-1205 416 537, Alan son of Ellis de Hamerton to Fountains abbey — land in Cattal. 1 175- 1205 416 538. Jueta de Arches to Healaugh Park priory — land in Walton. 1180-90 417 539. Robert warden of St. Peter's hospital to Aschetill — land in Catterton. 1140-48 . . . 418 540. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Peter de Faucomberg — land in Appleton. 1 145-61 418 541. Alice de St. Quintin to Nun Appleton priory — land near Appleton. 1144-50 419 542. Henry II pardons the nuns of Appleton for an encroachment on the forest. 1187 421 543. Eustace de Merc and his wife to Nun Appleton priory — land in Appleton. 1 163 422 544. Various gifts to the same house 424 545. Robert son of Robert son of Fulk confirms his mother's gift to Nun Appleton priory. 1 163-70 424 546. Eustace de Merch to Nun Appleton priory — the church'of Coven- ham. 1150-70 426 547. Roger de Mowbray to William de Tickhill — manor of Askham Richard. 1175-82 426 548. Juetade Arches to Isabel deBrus — land of Askham Richard. 1192 428 549. Jueta de Arches releases the same. 1192 428 550. Henry de Beningburgh confirms to Walter son of Lefwin and his sons land in Beningbrough. 1180-87 429 551. Robert le Poer confirms land in Beningbrough to Robert de Argentom. 1190 430 552. Jueta de Arches confirms to Ralph Nowel land in Beningbrough. 1187-90 430 XXXIV EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 553, Jueta de Arches to York minster — land in Ousegate. 1167-80 . 432 554. Richard Malebisse to Thomas of the Chamber — land in Copeman- thorpe. 1190-1210 432 555. Dispute as to the alms of bread due from Jueta de Arches to Nostell priory. 1206 . 433 556. Fulk de Rufford to St. Peter's hospital, York— rent from Rufforth. 1190 ¦ ¦ 434 557. Fulk de Rufford to Ranulf son of Geoffrey de MiUington — toft in Marston. 1 185-12 15 .... ... 435 558, John son of Guy to Healaugh Park priory — pasture in Marston, 1 190-1206 , , , 435 IX,— BALLIOL FEE 559. Guy de Balliol to St, Mary's abbey, York — Stokesley church and others. 11 12-22 , , , 437 560, Archbp, Theobald confirms the gift 439 561. Bernard de BaUiol confirms the church of Gainford to St. Mary's, York. 1132-53 .... 439 562. Bernard de Balliol to Rievaulx abbey — pasturage in Teesdale. 1 161-67 440 563. Clement abbot of St, Mary's to Gerard son of Lewin— Stokesley church. 1170-84 443 564. Isabel prioress of Basedale notifies that the parson of Stokesley has allowed them a burial place. 1 189-1204 .... 443 565, Guy de Boveincurt II. to the nuns of Basedale— land in Stokesley. 1 190-1204 444 566. Roger Bertram confirms Stainton church to St. Mary's, York. 1149-52 446 567, Adam de Engelby gives to Whitby abbey the church of Kirkby in Cleveland. 1149-53 446 568. Adam de Engelby to Whitby abbey— the church of Ingleby Greenhow. 1153-54. . 447 569. Adam de Engelby to Whitby abbey— mill of Ingleby Greenhow. "50-55 447 570. Guy de BaUiol II confirms the same. 1150-55 . . . 448 571. Bernard de Balliol confirms to Whitby the churches of Ingleby and Kirkby and the mill of Ingelby. 1155-67. . . , 448 572. Another confirmation of the same. 1155-70 .... 449 573, Stephen Hay to Ingleby Greenhow church— land in Ingleby. 1160-70 . . . . 44g 574. Alexander son of Columba de Engelby to the nuns of Keldholme — land in Ingleby Greenhow, 1170-85 450 575. Ralph Paen and others to the nuns of Keldholme— lands in Ingleby Greenhow •.,,,.... 41:0 576. Alexander de Engalby to the canons of Hexham— land in Ingleby Greenhow ....... ^ci 577- William Paen of Broughton to St, Leonard's hospital in Guis borough— land in Broughton in Cleveland. 1170-85 . . 452 CONTENTS XXXV PAGE 578. Jordan Paen confirms to Lowcross hospital land in Ingleby Greenhow. 1180-88 452 579. Henry chaplain of Stokesley to Whitby abbey — court and land in Ingleby Greenhow. 1 180-1200 453 580. Jordan Paen to Rievaulx — land in Broughton in Cleveland. 1180-88 453 581. Hugh de BaUiol confirms gifts in Dromonby, etc., to Fountains abbey. 1190-1210 454 582. Robert de Hesding to Fountains abbey — land in Busby. 1180-90 454 583, Robert son of Orenge de Buskeby to Fountains abbey— "land in Busby. 1180-90 455 584, Archbp, Roger confirms the decision that Hickleton is a separate parish church. 1170-77 456 585, Ernald son of Bence and others to Fountains abbey — land ii\ Dromonby 457 X,— BELVOIR FEE 586. William de Dalton the knight and others to Meaux abbey— land in North Dalton. 1150-60 460 587. William son of Gilbert de North Dalton to Meaux abbey — land in North Dalton. 1160-82 463 588. William son of'Gilbert de fJorth Dalton to Watton priory — land in Crossdale. 1190-1220 463 589. WUliam the knight of North Dalton to Watton priory — land in North Dalton. 1190-1220 464 590. Robert son of William the knight to Thomas de Rotsea — release of service for land in North Dalton. 1 190-1220 , , , 464 591, Robert de North Dalton to Watton priory-^land in North Dalton. 1190-1220 464 592. WiUiam de Dalton to WiUiam his son — toft in North Dalton. 1190-1200 .... 465 XL— BIGOD FEE 593. Hugh Bigod's Yorkshire fee in 1 166 466 594. Roger de Clere to St. Mary's, York — road through Sinnington. 1170-85 467 595. Ralph de Clere to Yeddingham nunnery— church of Sinnington. 1183-93 468 596. Ralph de Clere to Guisborough priory—land in Sinnington. 1 184-1205 468 597. Beatrice prioress of Yeddingham confirms to Guisborough the chapel of St. Michael, Sinnington. 1 185-1205 . . . 469 598. Hugh del Tuit to Keldholm priory— mill of Edston, etc, , . 470 599. Hugh Bardolf to York minster — land in Hutton Bardolf. 1213-20 472 600. William son of Astin de Hoton to Kirkham priory — toft in Hutton Bardolf. 1190-1210 472 X.XXVl EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS PAGE 6oi. Roger Fitz-Gerold to St. Mary's, York— church of Kirkby Mis- perton. 1094 99 473 602. Savary abbot of St, Mary's to Alan son of Walter — manor of Kirkby Misperton, 1137-61 474 603. Alan de Kirkby to Malton priory — land in Kirkby Misperton. 1160-75 474 604. Alan de Kirkby to Malton priory — land in Kirkby Misperton. 1170-79 475 605. Alan de Kirkby Misperton to St. Mary's, York — release of church of Kirkby Misperton. 1 180-1200 475 606. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to the clerks Peter and Hugh — mill of Kirkby Misperton. 1140-55 476 607. Savary abbot of St, Mary's to Walter son of Roelan — land in AppIeton-le-Moor, 1 147-61 477 608, Savary abbot of St, Mary's to Roger son of Serlo — land in AppIeton-le-Moor, 1 147-61 478 609. WiUiam earl of Albemarle to Rievaulx abbey — right in Mickle- holme. 1175-79 478 610. Roger de Clere to Rievaulx abbey— ditch near Pickering. 1180 479 611. Joscelin de Arecy to Rievaulx abbey — right in Loftmareis, etc. 1170-76 482 612. Roger de Clere to Yeddingham priory — land in Little Mareis and Wilton. 1175-84 483 613. Henry II grants protection to the nuns of Yeddingham. 1180 . 484 614. Richard I grants a further protection. 1194 .... 484 615, Ralph de Clere confirms to Yeddingham priory the gift of his brother Roger. 11 84-1 205 484 616. Drew de Harum to Yeddingham priory — land in Snainton. 1180-90 485 617. WiUiam de Mandevill, eari of Essex, to the monks of Rievaulx— a ditch below Pickering. 1181 486 618. Alan Cruer to Yeddingham priory— land in Snainton, etc. 1 190-1200 487 619. William de Hamby to the canons of Guisborough— 2 carucates in Ugthorpe. 1161 487 620. Robert de L'Isle to St. Mary's, York— land in Scampston. 1122-37 488 621. Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Geoffrey Latimer— land in Scampston. 1137-47 489 622. WiUiam de Cayton to Byland abbey— church of Rillington. 1 1 80-90 490 623. Geoffrey Nobil confirms the church of Burythorpe to the canons of Kirkham, 1180-90 401 624. Geoffrey Wacelin releases the advowson of Burythorpe to the canons of Kirkham. 1199 ...... 402 625. Alfred son of William de Seterington to St. Peter's hospital— toft in Settrington, 11 85- 1208 40, 626. Roger Bigod to WiUiam RusseU— messuage, etc, in Settrington "90-1220 ^g^ 627, Savary abbot of St, Mary's to Bertram Haghet— land in Fimber "37-55 495 CONTENTS xxxvii PACIE 628. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Aschetill— land in Fimber. 1137-55 495 629. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to John son of Wyhard— land in Fimber. 1154-61 496 630. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Gamel de Fimber— land in Fimber. 1 154-61 497 631. John de Rillington releases to St. Mary's, York, land in Fimber. 1175-84 497 632. Brian Fitz-Alan to William de Nevill— land in Fimber. 1205-15 498 633. Peter Basset to Kirkham priory — right in Hinderskelf chapel. 1170-85 498 634. WiUiam Basset confirms the gift of the chapel. 1170-85 . . 500 635. William Basset confirms the gift to Kirkham priory of a fishery near Firby. 1170-85 501 636. William de Frytheby confirms to Kirkham priory land in Firby, 1192-98 501 637. Geoffrey abbot of St. Mary's to Hugh de FlamviU — Dalby, 1122-30 502 638. Savary abbot of St. Mary's to Gerard and his brothers — land in Hovingham. 1142-50 503 639. Marmaduke Darel I to the monks of Rievaulx — land in North Holme. 1180-90 504 640. Bartholomew de Thoreni to the monks of Rievaulx — land in North Holme. 1180-90 505 641. Henry de Lascy notifies the bounds between Bamoldswick and Blackbumshire forest. 1 147-54 506 642. Earl Hugh Bigod confirms to Kirkstall abbey the land of Bar- noldswick. 1154-76 507 643. Henry de Lascy notifies this gift to king Henry II. 1154-76 . 508 644. Gilbert de Aton to Robert son of Robert — land in Ayton. 1195-1215 508 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS I.— PRE-NORMAN DOCUMENTS 1. Grant by King Athelstan to the church of St. Peter in the city of York, when he appointed Wulfstan archbishop there, of land called Amoundemess, purchased with his own money, namely from the sea up Cocker to the source of that river, thence directly to another spring called Dunsop and descending that stream into Hodder and then into Ribble and so by the mid-stream to the sea. Given at Nottingham, 7th June, 930, Reg, Mag. Album, pt, i, f, 59, with alternative readings (in the notes) from pt, ii, f, 78^ Pd, in Kemble, Codex Diplom., n, 352;' Birch, Cart. Sax., ii, n, 703, iii, p, 684; Raine, Hist. Church of York, iii, i, Fortuna fallentis seculi procax^ non lacteo immarcessibilium Hliorum candore amabilis sed fellita ejulande^ corruptionis amaritudine odibilis foetentes ^ filios valle in lachrimarum carnis rictibus debacchando venenosis mordaciter dilacerat, que quamvis arridendo sit infelicibus adtractibilis Acherontici ad' ima Cocyti ni Satus^ alti subveniat boantis impudenter est decurribilis, et idee quia ipsa ruinosa deficiendo tanaliter* dilabitur summopere festinandum [est] ad amoena indicibilis letitie arva ubi angelica ymnidice jubilationis organa mellifluaque vernantium'' rosarum odoramina a bonis beatisque naribus inestimabiliter dulcia capi- untur sineque calce^ auribus clivipparum suavia audiuntur. Cujus amore suavitatis illectus fastidiunt jam infinia, dulcescunt superna, eisque pro percipiendis semperque specie indefectiva fruendis ego ASelstanus^ rex Anglorum per omnipotentis dex- tram ^"^ que Christus est totius Britannie regni solio sublimatus ^ Kemble derived his copy from the Reg, Mag, Album, i, f, 59, but amended the text without notice and gave the names of the witnesses in the usual English forms ; he also added the termination (note 48) from the second copy (ii, f. /Srf), which has an abridged list of witnesses, at the end of his own text which has the full list. This is somewhat misleading. ^ "prodax"; MS, ^ "ejus"; MS, * " foetentis " ; MS, ' Altered to " miseratus " in .seventeenth century hand. ' "taliter" ; f, 780?, ' '• ulernanlium " sic ; ib. ' "calice"; MS, and f. jid. » " Efelstanus " ; f, ^%d. '" " omnipatrantis dexteram"; Birch, Cart. Sax., n. 702, A 2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS quandam non modicam telluris particulam Deo omnipotenti et Beato Petro apostolo ad ecclesiam suam in civitate Eboracensi tempore quo Wlfstanum archiepiscopum illuc constitui in loco quem solicole A[g]hemundesnes ^ vocitant sub Dei timore libenter attribuo ut ille episcopus ea sine jugo exose servitutis* cum pratis pascuis silvis rivulis omnibusque ad eam utilitatibus rite pertinentibus quamdiu aura naribus spiritali^ ocellorumque con- volatu cernibili utatur ac sacris* heredibus post se semper illius ecclesiein eternam hereditatem derelinquat. Hanc prefatam dona- tionem propria et non modica emi pecunia non solum illam quin potius cuncta illius pretitulare^ predia basilice videlicet Sancti Petri principis apostolorum obrixo^ empta auro perpetualiter donavi. Si autem quod absit aliquis typo' supercilii turgens hanc mee compositionis ^ ac confirmationis breviculam elidere vel infringere temptaverit, sciat se novissima ac tremenda con- cionis die classica [archjangeli ' clangente somatibus tetra post- ponentibus postulandria'^cum Juda impieproditionis^i compilatore infaustis quoque Judeis Christum ore sacrilego ara in crucis blasphemantibus eterna confusione edacibus favillantium tor- mentorum ignibus sine fine penaliter arsurum. Hujus namque '^ Deo Dominoque Jhesu Christo inspirante atque annuente" vol untatis scedula anno incarnationis dominice DCCCCXXX° regni vero mihi commis[s]i vj, indictione vij, epacta iij, concurrente ij°, septimis Junii idibus, luna xxxj in civitate omnibus notissima que Snotingham dicitur tota optimatum generalitate sub alis ^* regie dapsilitatis ovante perscripta est. Cujus etiam inconcusse firmi- tatis^^ auctoritas hiis testibus roborata constat, quorum nomina subtus grammulis i* depicta annotantur. Sed prius decurrantur ^' termini hiisque decursis premissa ^^ stipulatorum promulgentur. Primitus autem a mari sursum in Cocur usque ad fontem " illius fluminis, ab illo fonte^" directe in alium spontem^^ qui dicitur Saxonice Duleshope,^^ sic per descensum rivuli in Hodder, ipso dirigamine in Ribbel et sic in illo flumine per dimidium alveum iterum recursus in mare. Nunc ut predixi heroicorum consti- pulationes, ne oblivioni tradantur cartulanis apicibus inserende videntur : -f Ego ASelstanus ^^ singularis privilegii ierachia preditus rex 1 " Agmundes ness" ; f. ^?,d. ' for "servientis." = Perhaps for " spirabili." « f, 78(^. ; " satius"; MS. Birch has "ceteris," ' su for " pretitulate," « sic for " obrizo," ' "typho"; i. jSd. 8 "emptionis"; f. ^Sd. ' "archangeh ; f, 7 V, 10 «V for "poliandria," " " impii proditoris " ; Birch. 18 Add "a"; MS. " "vivente" ; f. 78a'. " "sobolis"'; id. 1= "infirmitatis," MS. is omitted at f, jSd. 1' "decurrant"; MS, is "promissa"; f. 78^, '' "in quo cursus ad ponteni '' ; id. 20 "ponte"; i/i. '¦'¦ sic for " fontem." MS. " pontem " ; f, ySd. 22 " Duleshonpe " ; ii. " " EJelstanus " ; ii. GRANT OF AMOUNDERNESS 3 hujus acumen! indiculi cum signo sancte semperque adorande crucis corroboravi et subscripsi. -j- Et ego Wlfhelmus^ Doro- bernensis ecclesie archiepiscopus consensi et subscripsi. -j- Ego Wlstanus Eboracensis ecclesie archiepiscopus [consensi et sub scripsi].^ -|- Ego Hoyael* subregulus consensi et subscripsi. -|- Ego Morcant subregulus consensi et subscripsi. -1- Ego Judpald subregulus consensi. -{¦ Ego Alfwynus^ episcopus consensi. -f- Ego J^eodred episcopus consensi. -(- Ego Wlfinus '^ epis copus consensi. --|- Ego Alfheah episcopus consensi. -)- Ego Oda episcopus consensi. -f- Ego Alfred episcopus consensi. -|- Ego Trohelmus ' episcopus consensi. -\- Ego Burhric * epis copus consensi. -f- Ego Alfred * episcopus consensi. -f- Ego Conan episcopus consensi. -)- Ego Cynsi ^^ episcopus con sensi. -\- Ego Wlfelmus episcopus consensi. -}- Ego Wiredus ^^ episcopus consensi. -(- Ego Eadwlf episcopus consensi. -f Ego Cenpald episcopus consensi. -|- Ego Beorstanus episcopus con sensi. -{- Ego Alfwald dux consensi. -|- Ego Osferd dux consensi. -|- Ego Adelstan dux consensi. -\- Ego Osulf dux consensi. -|- Ego Uhtredus '^ dux consensi. -|- Ego Alstan dux consensi. -|- Ego Uhtred'^ dux consensi. -\- Ego Rein- wald^* dux consensi. + Ego Inpaer*^ dux consensi. -|- Ego Hadder ^'^ dux consensi. -f- Ego Seule dux consensi. -)- Ego ]?urbard " dux consensi. -f- Ego Haelfden ^^ dux consensi. -(- Ego Odda minister consensi. -)- Ego Wulgar minister consensi. -|- Ego Alfehah minister consensi. -f- Ego Adelstan minister con sensi. -\- Ego Adelmund minister consensi. -\- Ego Adelnod minister consensi. -|- Ego Alfsig minister consensi. -f-EgoWlmer minister consensi. -j- Ego Helmstan minister consensi. -\- Ego Wllaf minister consensi. -)- Ego Wif helm minister consensi. -|- Ego Wlnod consensi. -f- Ego Wlfbold consensi. -f- Ego Alfere consensi, -j- Ego A]?ewold consensi. -f Ego Eadric consensi. -|- Ego Winsi consensi. -\- Ego Sigered consensi. -|- Ego AJ^elward consensi. -|- Ego Alfere consensi. -|- Ego Eadric consensi. -f- Ego AJjelsi consensi. -j- Ego Alfric con sensi. -\- Ego AJielferd consensi. ^ "autumen"; ii. ' "Pulphelinus"; ii. ^ " Phulfstanus " ; ii. * " Hojiel " ; ii. 5 "Elpine"; ii. ' "Pulfun"; ii. ' " Tidhelm " ; ii. = " Burkir" ; ii. 8 " Elfred " ; ii. i" " pinsige " ii. " " Pired" ; ii. This is the last bishop named at f, ySd. See note 12 infra. " " Ut>red ¦' ; ii. " " Uthred" ; ii. " "Regnpald"; ii. '* "Impar"; ii. " "Hadd"; ii. " "furferd"; ii. ^' " Hehalfden " ; ii. This is the last witness named at f. 78^,, where the MS, terminates as follows : " et plures alii milites (sic) qui inseruntur in eadem carta consenserunt et subscripserunt," Obviously these words were not in the original charter, but were added by the transcriber of the Reg, Mag, Album, pt. ii, f, ySd. The copyist of the version in pt. i, f. 59 (printed above) transcribed the entire body of attestants, as in the original. 4 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Amoundemess is that part of Lancashire which is bounded on the north by the parish of Cockerham, east by Bowland in Yorkshire and the parishes of Chipping, Aighton, and Ribchesier, south by the river Ribble, and west by the Irish Sea, At the date of the Domesday survey, as also at the time of this gift, the region was larger, and included part of Cockerham and all the other parishes named above. The boundaries named in this charter are much abbreviated, or there may be an omission in the text. The course of the river Cocker from the sea to one of its sources may represent the ancient boundary, but from the source the boundary ran south-eastward to the river Wyre, and, ascending the head-water of that stream, known as Marshaw ¦Wyre, ran over the water-shed in a south-easterly direction to Dunsop in Bowland, where it joined the river Hodder and descended that water to its confluence with the Ribble and thence to the sea, Athelstan's gift of Amoundemess to St. Peter's, York, was not the first time at which this region, or part of it, had been given to religious uses. On the occasion of the consecration of the church of St, 'Wilfrid at Ripon, in 705, certain Northumbrian magnates gave him holy places deserted by the British clergy as the English conquest advanced westward, and "hee sunt nomina regionum— juxta Rippel et in Gaedyne et in regione Dunutinga et in Caetlevum, in ceterisque locis," '¦ Later biographers of the saint, either from tradition or from their own judgment, expanded the phrase "juxta Rippel" into " Rible et Hasmunde- sham et Marchesia:" " or "juxta Ribel flumen, id est Hacmundernes, et in Gedene," etc' It is not unreasonable to see in the place-name Preston, with its church of St, "Wilfrid, a tradition of the gift ; while Bispham in the Fylde, anciently Biscopham, may also be cited. This debatable land was not a favourable locahty for long-continued or peaceable possession either by monk or layman. As in the eighth, so too in the tenth century, the religious hand was soon removed from this region by a greater power ; Athelstan's sacrifice of money was thrown away and the anathema promulgated in tremendous verbiage against the disturbers of his gift was set at naught by reaving Dane and Northman, In the next century the earls of Northumbria held it, and before the Norman Conquest it formed part of the possession of earl Tostig. Mr, "W, H, Stevenson makes the following observations : " This charter can hardly be anything but a later forgery. The elaborate specifications of the date are derived from a charter of .(Ethelstan, but it must have been one bearing the date 934, not 930 : they agree, with the exception of the mistake in giving the age of the moon as xxxi, instead of xxi,,* with a spurious 'Worcester charter (Cart. Sax., ii, 401, in which the formulas are not those of /Ethelstan, and the church of 'Worcester is called by the later dedication of St, Mary), But the date-clause is the only agree ment beyond the witnesses with the 'Worcester charter. It is probable that both are based upon some lost charter of this king's bearing the date 7th June 934. " The formulas of the York charter agree with those of a genuine charter, preserved in contemporary hand, dated 28th May 934 (Car/, Sax., ii, 402), But this argument for authenticity is more than neutralised by the facts that the grant is made to God and St. Peter, not to a person ; that it is connected with the creation of Wulfstan as archbishop ; that the king refers to his having paid money for the privilege ; that it is made to cover other purchased • Raine, Hist. Church of York, i, 16 (from Eddi, xvi) ; Memor. of Ripon (Surtees Soc, Ixxiv), 10, 2 Leland, Collectanea, iii, 109, from Peter of Blois (d, 1200), ' Ii; no, * The MS, reads xxi at ii, f, 79, GRANT OF SOUTHWELL 5 estates ; and that it contains a blundered and unnecessary clause about 'Wulfstan's heirs. The omission of any specification of the number of hides conveyed and the giving of the boundaries in Latin are also suspicious features. It is difBcult not to recognise Norman influences in these things, " The date of "Wulfstan's confirmation as archbishop is unknown except for this charter, Simeon of Durham, in his tract on the archbishops of York, which is dedicated to Hugh, dean of York, knew so little of Wulfstan that he placed his episcopate in the reign of vEthelstan's successor {Opera, ed, Arnold, i, 222 ; Historians of York, Rolls Series, ii, 255), and Thomas Stubbs, the fourteenth century York historian, fills up the lack of evidence by a brief abstract of the charter, Wulfstan witnesses as archbishop a con temporary charter of date 12th November 931 (Cart. Sax., ii, 364), so that the date assigned by the charter may be correct," On the other hand, it may be pointed out that the district of Amounder- ness may not have been assessed in hides so early as the year 930. It is not known that after the Conquest a^y claim for the district was made by the archbishop or by his church of York ; hence it is difficult to under stand why anyone should then have taken the trouble to concoct a charter about it. The date is certainly a difficulty. The year 930 agrees with the sixth year of the king, but the indiction, epact, and concurrence (or Sunday letter E) require 934, and the names of the attesting bishops agree better with the later year,' e.g. if Burhric be the bishop of Rochester appointed in 934, and if Byrnstan be the bishop of Winchester who succeeded in 932 and died at All Hallowstide in 934,^ It was in 934 that Athelstan made a successful invasion of Scotland, and the time of peace which followed would be suitable for republishing a grant such as this, relating to the northern part of his kingdom. Upon the same occasion Athelstan attributed his victory to the intercession of St, John of Beverley, whose church he re warded by the gift of " Hestecorn" in the East Riding,' 2. Grant by King Eadwig to Oscytel, (arch)bishop of York, of land at Southwell, co, Nottingham. 958 [956], Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, p, 58, Pd, in Birch, Cart. Sax., iii, 229, n, 1029 ; p, 6(i9, u, 134S, For a discus.-.ion of this landbook, see F, M, Stenton in Oxford Studies in Social and Le^al History, ii (i), 79, Domino nostro Jhesu Christo in perpetuum regnante visibilia et invisibilia terriporalia et eternalia ab ipso erunt discernenda. Et ideo ego Eadwy rex Anglorum pro amore domini nostri Jhesu Christi cuidam meo desiderabili episcopo Oscytello concedo partem mee telluris ubi dicitur jEt Suffpellan xx mansas in hereditatem cum pascuis, pratis, silvis et omnibus ad se rite majoris minoris- ve pertinentibus. Quam diu vixerit eam utiliter possideat et post illius transitum cuicumque sibi videtur* sive notis sive ignotis derelinquat. Sit autem hee donatio regis predicta [libera] ab omni obstaculo mundiali preter hiis tribus : pontis expeditione et arcis constructione et hostilitate. Si quis vero catholicorum aut ortodoxorum hanc donationem regis augere voluerit, augeat illi Deus temporalia bona ; si vero minuere aut violare, sciat se ' See Birch, Cart. Sax., n, 701 (spurious) ; n, 700 note, ' A. Sax. Chron. ' Chron. de Melsa, ii, 236, ? Qy, for voluerit. 6 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS cum apostatis inferno inferiori demersum esse nisi in hac mortal! vita ante obitum emendaverit quod inique gessit. Acta est prefata donatio anno dominice incarnationis DCCCCLVIII, indictione xiiii. Istis terminis circumcincta videtur terra ^ esse: Dirsinda da landsemare into Sudyellan Of damforda andlans greotansia se ealdartreau poeot be eastan and be Sudan dam esete yon serihte durh' niyatunes broc sofot on Sreotanup be broce be Sudan sunninsale holme yon vra dan lese ye asteyfarde yan on to cottan of cottan andlans strat on holan broc andlans brocas yup be yan hlinee an furlans j'id I nan y ane sraf y ut on ya ac of yfre ac abe yan hfafdan on yone nordran yorn of ya yorne on streotan andlans greotan h' est on yone ford. Dissint ya lonsemaere to Normantune of streotan to yeredil- halle andlans yar hasan on yaene broc andlans broces yon yadene andlans denea be yan heasidan on dam lenbroc of yan on hise abe yare hicse on ya ealdarntreot andlans straet y est on steotan. Dis sind dan landsemare to to Uptune os sreotan andlans yare ealdanscrat be nor dan hoceryuda of yesrestrat ofer yaene mor to drens hasanorde yeardan yanen up to dare aeppeltreou of yi ere appelstreou on serihte ofer mid ya eire miclan veorh in on yaene mor on y ficlefleot andlans fleocer y est on sreotan. Dir sint ya landsemare to Firtetune andlans sreotan on traentan on Hareleford of dam forda andlans streot to oyeorn dune of cy forndune on serihton on niyan tunerbroc andlans brocer y east on streotan. Dir sint dam tuner de birad into Sudyellan mid sacce and mid sacne fearnesi eld' cyrlinstune nordmantune uptune mortune sirtertune sypermere blisetune sofertune healhtune healum. On- fearnerfelda se byrad tyesa manna hlotlander into Sudyellan on healun are reoxta acer and dreon manna hlot on Normantone a se dridda arer on fircertune da tyes endales and feoyer manna hlot ealles dans landes. -|- Ego Eadwi rex cum consensu episcoporum et doctorum raeorum sancto sigillo express! ; -|-ego Odo archiepiscopus con- firmavi; -f-ego Eagelr^ frater regis subscripsi; -fego Oscytel archiepiscopus corroboravi; Alsi episcopus; Daniel episcopus; Brihtelm episcopus; Elew^ald* episcopus; Wlfsi episcopus; ASulf episcopus; Eadmund dux; .SfSelstan dux; Gunnere dux; Adelsi dux; AfSelmund dux; Urm dux; Alfere dux; ASelpald dux; Leotdux; Uhreddux; Aufreddux; Elfeh minister ; Wlfric minister ; Alfsi minister ; Alfric minister ; Alsi minister ; Eadric minister; Eadwald minister; Alfwald minister; Alfsi minister; Osulf minister; Ospard minister; Alfpine minister; Ospy minister; "Wlfric minister; Byrnric minister; Adelsi minister. ' Terre ; MS, 2 For Eadgar. ' For Elfwald. GRANT OF SOUTHWELL 7 The following, a revised version of the boundaries, etc., recited above, is suggested by Mr. W. H. Stevenson. (i) Dis sindan Sa land-gemaere into SuSpellan : Of Sam forda andlang Greotan ^ spa (?) se ealda stream (?) b sceot(?) c be eastan and be suSan Sam esete (?)'•; Jptet on gerihte Surh Nipatunes broc sceot on Greotan « ; up be broce be suSan Sunninga-le[ge] (?) f holme ; Ipset on bradan (?) s lege pestepearde ; ]?an on to cottan h ; of cottan andlang straete on holan broc • ; andlang broces Jjset up be J^an hince; an furlangj piS innan Jjane graf; ]?set ut on J?a ac ; of Jjoere ac a be J^an heafdan on J)one norSran ]?orn ; of ]?am Jjorne on Greotan ; andlang Greotan jjaet eft on ]?one ford. (2) Dis sint Jja lond-gemsere to NorSmannestune : Of Greotan to }?aere Sil-healle (?) ; andlang Ipees hagan on Jjsene broc ; andlang broces ]?set on ]?a dene ; andlang dene a be Ipan heafdan on Sara lenbroc (?) ; of Ipan on hege (?) ; a be Jjsere hecge (?) on Ipa. ealdan straet ; andlang straete J^aet eft on Greotan. (3) Dis sind Sa landgemaere to to (sic) Uptune : Of Greotan andlang Ipsere ealdan straete be norSan Hocer- puda ^ ; of Jjasre straete ofer ]?aene mor to Drenges (?) hagan norSepeardan ; J?anon up to Jjsere aeppeltreope ; of Jjsere aeppeltreope on gerihte ofer mid Jjasre miclan beorh 1 in on Jiaene mor on Jjaet litle (?) fleot">; andlang fleotes Jjset eft on Greotan. (4) Dis sint ]?a land-gemaere to Fisceratune (?) : And lang Greotan on Traentan on Hseselford; of Sam forda andlang straete to cpeorn (?) dune ; of cpeorndune on gerihte on on Nipantunes broc ; andlang broces Jjeet eft on Greotan. (S) Dis sint Sa tunes Se byraS into SuSpellan mid sace and mid socne : Fearnesfeld, Cyr[t]lingtun, NorSmannes- ' tun, Uptun, Mortun, Fisceratun, Gypesmere, Blisetun, Gofertun, Healhtun, Healum. On Fearnesfelda gebyraS tpega manna hlot land into SuSpellan ; on Healum a se seoxta aecer and Sreora manna hlot ; on NorSmannestune a se Sridda aecer ; on Fisceratune Jja tpegen dales and feoper manna hlot ealles Saes landes. Mr. Stevenson appends the following notes : " The River Greet. ^ The "old stream'' (if this is the correct reading) does not necessarily refer to an older course of the Greet, especially as the boundaries again come to that river later on (cf. " se ealda broc " ; Cartularium Saxonicutn, ii 335)- The local feature in the present case cannot be a tree ; the alder, O.E. alor, did not acquire its excrescent d until long after the latest date that can be assigned for the drawing up of these boundaries, ° A verb of motion is required, Sceot is a late form of the third person singular present indicative of the verb sceotan, "shoot," which is used of 8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS brooks, roads, etc, in reference to their proceeding to and impinging upon some other feature (cf. Cart. Sax., ii, 335, 559, 574, 575 ; Kemble, Codex Diplomaticus, iii, 160, 180, 208), The initial oi poeot rather suggests a verb beginning with _/J the 0,E, form of which is easily confused with/; but fiewS, "flows," the only possible one, does not agree so well with the reading in the Registrum as does sceot. It is difficult to reconcile these boundaries hereabouts with the e.xisting Southwell boundary. ^ Query, for e(di)sce or ersce, " paddock." ^ The confluence of "Niwatunes broc," which is obviously the stream flowing through Hallonghton Dumble, with the Greet is outside the boundaries of Southwell. " Niwatun " is unknown. In the sentence itis necessary to read ^aer instead of -^urh or to insert oS hit before sceot. ' We should expect Brinkley, but it is impossible to recognise the name in " Sunninsale " or " Gunningale," '^ The confusion of v and b here suggests the use of a thirteenth or fourteenth century copy. As 0,E. h is elsewhere in these texts miscopied as b, it is possible that Hradan-lege may be meant, a possible older form of Radley, in Southwell, ¦^ For Cotan, a late form of the dative plural of cot, " cot," This word is written with double t in tenth century Northumbrian (Lindisfame Gospels), Cotmoor Plantation preserves the name, ' This is probably the stream recorded in the name of Holbeck Farm, with substitution of Scandinavian beck for O.E, burna. •> The furlong (division of the open ploughland) within the grove looks like a marginal note that has crept into the text. ^ Recorded in Hockerwood, in Normanton, ' Mickleborough Hill, on the border of Upton. " Pingley Dike, His translation reads : (i) These are the land-boundaries to Southwell: From the ford along the (river) Greet as the old stream (?) flows (?) to the east and to the south of the " esete " (?) ; thence straight through Newton brook flows into (the) Greet; up by the brook on the south of "sunninsale" holm; thence to Radley (?) westwards; thence to the cots (?) ; from the cots (?) along the street to " Holbrook " ; along the brook thence up by the linch ; one furlong within the grove; thence up to the oak; from the oak always by the head(lands) to the more northern thorn ; from the thorn to the Greet ; along the Greet thence again to the ford, (2) These are the land -boundaries at Normanton : From (the) Greet to the " dilhalle " ; along the haw to the brook ; along (the) brook then to the valley; along the valley always by the head(lands) to the Len (?) brook ; from the (brook) to (the) hedge (?) ; always by the hedge (?) to the old street ; along the street so again to (the) Greet. (3) These are the land-boundaries at Upton : From (the) Greet along the old street on the north of Hocker wood ; from the street over the moor to Drengs (?) haw northwards; then up to the apple-tree; from the apple- GRANT OF SOUTHWELL tree straight on over the middle of Mickleborough on to the moor to the little (?) fleet ; along the fleet so again to (the) Greet. (4) These are the land-boundaries at Fiskerton : Along (the) Greet to the Trent to Hazleford ; from the ford along the street to " Cweorndun " ; of " Cweorndun " straight on to Newton Brook ; along (the) brook then to the Greet again. (S) These are the towns that pertain to Southwell with sac and soke : Farnsfield, Kirtlington, Normanton, Upton, Morton, Fiskerton, Gibsmere, " Blisetun " (Bleasby) ; Goverton, Halloughton, Halam. In Farnsfield the lands of two men's lots pertain to Southwell ; in Halam every sixth acre and three men's lots ; in Normanton every third acre ; in Fiskerton the two parts and four men's lots of all the land. A comparison between the estate in Southwell given to the archbishop by Eadwig in 958, with tbat held there by the archbishop at the date of the Domesday survey, is shown in the annexed table : 958 1086 Southwell Sudpellan '' Farnsfield Fearnesfeld Sudwelle Kirklington Cyrtlingtun and Normanton NorSmannestun xii bere- Upton Uptun wicks Morton Mortun XX ^^i Fiskerton Fisceratun m,.,'=o» carucates Gibsmere Gypesmere mansae , ,, for geld ; Bleasby Blisetun land for Goverton Gofertun 24 Halloughton Healhtun ploughs Halam Healum [? Nipatun] The 22^ carucates in 1086 were thus occupied : The archbishop had 12 car,, 5 bov,, and 10 ploughs in demesne 10 sochmen 1 75 villeins > had 37 ploughs 23 bordars ) 6 knights had 4i car, and 7 ploughs in demesne 35 villeins / ,, j . , i. 28 bordars r^ j ,-1 , -u 6 bordars ^^^ ^^ P^°"^^= Domesday Book states that " in Sudwelle there are reckoned 12 bere- wicks," but they are not mentioned by name. This charter names 11 towns belonging to Southwell, so that it is quite possible that one town or berewick had been subdivided since this grant. In any case, it is interesting to observe the approximation of the 20 mansae of this charter to the 22^ carucates at which Southwell and its 12 berewicks were rated for geld, especially in view of the circumstance that the assessment of Thurgarton IO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS wapentake appears to have been increased by one-eighth at some period anterior to the Survey,' The charter has been questioned because at the date recorded in it Edgar was king in Mercia, and it would seem to be his ofifice to confirm a grant in Southwell ; yet he attests merely as the King's brother, without any recognition of his office. Nottinghamshire, however, appears to have become divided from Mercia during the Danish settlements, so that it might not have been within Edgar's rule. According to the indiction, the date of the charter should be 956, vvhich would clear that difficulty away altogether, Oscytel, in the body of this charter, is described as "bishop"' simply, so that the exact date of his translation to York may not afifect the question, though in the attesting clause he appears as "archbishop." It would obviously be a mark of royal favour to make such a grant upon his promotion, and the lands became part of the archbishop's fee. 3. Grant by King Edgar to Oscytel, (arch)bishop ofYork, of 10 casati at Sutton, between the river " Blyth " and the river Idle, co. Notting ham. 958. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. i, f. 57^, Pd, in Birch, Cart. Sax., iii, 249,'n. 1044. Regnante imperpetuum Domino nostro Jhesu Christo omnibus prudentibus qui deifice contemplationis beatitudinem in mentis sue hofepitio cernere cupiunt manifestissimis signis constat quod quisque potens est transitoriis viis alta celestia sine fine mansura capescere. Iccirco ego Eadgarus industrius Anglorum rex ceter- arumque gentium persistentium gubernator et rector ij° anno imperii mei literatoriis apicibus roboravi quod cum consensu heroicorum virorum cuidam meo dilectissimo pontifici vocitato nomine Oscytel [partem terre mee], id est x casatos generaliter, eternaliter tradendo concessi ubi turbarum collatione jamdudum nomen illatum hoc adesse profertur JEt Suttune, ut terram jam prefatam meo scilicet ovante consensu tramitibus sue possideat vite deinceps namque sibi succedenti cui voluerit heredi derelin quat, sicut'' predixi, illam terram hereditatem. Maneat igitur meum hoc immobile donum eternalitate * jocundum cum omnibus que [ad] ipsum locum pertinere dinoscuntur tam in magnis ^ quam in modicis rebus, campis, pascuis, pratis, silvis, excepto communi labore, expeditione, pontis arcisve coedificatione. Si qui denique michi non optanti hanc libertatis cartam Hvore depress! violare satagerint, agminibus terre caliginis ^ laps! vocem audiant examinationis die arbitri' sib! dicentis '' Discedite a Me maledicti," ubi cum demonibus ferreis sartaginibus crudeli tor- queantur in pena, si non ante mortem digna hoc emendaverint penitentia.* Istis terminis ambitur predicta tellus : 1 See V. C. H. Nott^, i, 209-10. '^ He was bishop of Dorchester from about 949 and made archbishop of York about 956 ; A. S. Chron. (an, 971), ' " seu " ; MS. * " eterna libertate " in charter of 1033. ' " Maximis" ; Dodsw, MS cxxv, f, jy. « " caliginibus " ; MS. ' "arbitris"; MS, » "potentia"; MS. SUTTON AND SCROOBY I I Dir sint da landsem ara to scroppen yorpe and yuresby : Of Lansanforda die and lans dices yon ya miclandic and lans dicas on blidan et Clefa seyeade and lans blidan on beo lese sude yearde yupda miclanstrat and lans ytrat ut yurh' beolease nord ut yonefeld y adun on Blidan up be Blidg.n on Iddil up be Iddel on yone Fulan broc and lans Brocci ert on lans anford. Dir sint da land semarei Suttone : Offulandaforda and lans siret to yam srafe yon seriht und yone srafe on yone broc and lans brocer on lans anford on gerilite of Sciryuda midde yeardne on Iddel at Brodan fleote yupabe Iddel ert on Fulanford. Donne ir sisotes land binnan diyum semaret. Acta est prefata donatio anno dominice incarnationis DCCCCLVIII, indictione prima. Ego Eadgarus rex Anglorum indeclinabiliter concessi ; ego Oscytel episcopus cum signo sancte crucis roboravi ; ego Dunstan episcopus consignavi ; ego Cyne- sige episcopus confirmavi ; ego Adulf episcopus acquievi ; ego Leolfpine episcopus coroboravi ; ego Aldred episcopus non renu! ; Elferf dux ; Urin dux ; Adelstan dux ; Gunner dux ; Aydred * dux; Adelmund dux; Brihnod dux; Uthred dux; Leod dux; Mirdache dux ; Ascured dux ; Halfden dux ; Morcare dux ; Alfwine minister; Wlfhelm minister; Silulf minister; Alfwine minister; Wis! minister; Wlnod minister; Adelstan minister; Adelward minister ; Adelwod minister ; Gifered minister ; Elfred minister ; Alfwold minister ; Durkitel minister ; Durmod minister ; Alfere minister ; Alfsi minister ; Alfnod minister ; Ulfketel minister ; Hrowald minister ; Duntane minister ; Sumerled minister ; Arkitel minister ; Dor minister ; Ourde minister ; Soca minister; Cytelbearn minister; Forno minister; Dunstan minister. The following more correct version of the boundary clauses is due to Mr. W, H. Stevenson : Dis sint Sa land-gemsera to Scroppen ]?orpe and Jjuresby : Of Langanforda dice, andlang dices Jjaet on Ipa miclandic; andlang dices on BliSan ast celfa gepaede; andlang BliSan on Beolege su?Jpearde ; Jiaet up [on] Sa miclan strast ; andlang straete ut Jjurh Beoleage norS ut Jjone feld ; Jjset adun on BliSan ; up be BliSan on Iddil ; up be Iddel on Jjone Fulan broc ; andlang broces []?aet] eft on Langanford. Dis sint Sa land-gemaera to Suttune : Of Fulanforda andlang straete to Jjam grafe ; Ipon gerihte mid ]?one grafe on Jjone broc ; andlang broces on Langanford ; on gerihte of Scirpuda middepeardne on Iddel at Brodanfleote ; Ipset up a be Iddel Jjaet eft on Fulanford. Donne is Sigotes (?) land binnan Sisum (?) gemasrum. ' " Ayered" ; Birch ; after " Morcar," 12 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS It is not possible to identify the boundaries of Scrooby and Sutton without thorough knowledge of the locality ; but a conjectural boundary will run as follows : " Lang-ford " on " Lang-dyke" seems to be a ford on the stream which rises at Barnby Moor, and presently being named " Foul- brook," joins the Idle below Mattersey Grange, The road from Ranskill to Mattersey crosses this stream probably on the site of the "Langford," " Mickle-dylce" was apparently a drain which joined the river Blythe, now named the river Ryton, below Serlby at " Calfs-ford," Thence the river was followed to " Bee-ley," which was left outside the boundary, the great North Road— "Miclan strat — being followed through part of " Bee-ley" northward to "the field," and so to the river Blythe. This river and the Idle were then followed to "Foul-brook," and that brook back to "Lang ford." " Scroopen-thorpe'' was clearly the ancient name of Scrooby, "Thuresby" has disappeared. The boundary of Sutton (and Lound) began on the north at " Fulford," apparently on the Idle, and following a road passed through the midst of the " Greave " to a brook, and along that brook to " Langford," and straight from Sherwood midward to the river Idle at " Broadfleet," and along the Idle to " Fulford," The proximity of Sherwood is shown on modern maps by " Forest House," midway between Barnby Moor and Babworth, Within these bounds some person whose name seems to be Sigote or Sisote,' had land. These bounds doubtless inclosed the "inland" belonging to Scrooby and Sutton. Domesday shows that a considerable socage belonged to these places, of which the details may be seen in the table below. Possibly the " inland " and the " soc-land," with the addition of the king's land, made up the 10 casa/i which formed the substance of this gift. Sutton M, Sudtone 1 Scrooby B, Scrobi r Lund"* J 1 6 (6 ploughs) Lound B, Eaton S, Ettone 2 o ^ Tiine s. Tiine"* 2i Welham s. Wellon'* ) 5i s. Simenton"*/ - (i2 ploughs) Lit, Gringley s. Grenelei'* Ii Scaftworth s. Scafteorde I o Everton s. Evretone I ojj Clarborough s. Claueburch* H Ranskill Raveschel 4 (i plough) 8 2J5) * The king in some of these places i 7|§ ( *"' ^'^ 4. Grant by King Edgar to the matron Quen, of 15 (?) casati at Howden and Old Drax, as described by bounds, 959. Reg. of the abbey of Peterborough (Soc. of Antiquaries, Ix), fol, 2Si. Pd, in Birch, Cartul. Saxon., Hi, 269, n, 1052 ; Yoris. Anh.J. xi, 365«. Cf. Stenton in Oxford Studies in Social and Legal Hist., ii (I), 80. Vacillante practice vite statu ejus finis nimium teste divine auctoritatis eloquio accelerare dinoscitur. "Surget" enim ut '^ Possibly Sigot, gen, Sigotes, an adaptation of O.N, Siggaulr, a rare name in Scandinavia, but occurring as a moneyer's name in England, — Nole by Mr, Stevenson, HOWDEN AND OLD DRAX 1 3 veridica promulgat sententia " gens contra gentem regnum adversus regnum," et reliqua. Nam universa instantis vite patrimonia incertis successorum cleronomis deseruntur et omnis mundi gloria appropinquante lethi termino ad nichilum reciproca fatiscit. Iccirco recidivis caducarum possessiunculis rerum eterna superne patrie emolumenta lucrando altithrono patroci- nante adipisci magnopere satagamus. Quamobrem ego .lEdgar tocius Mercie provincie necnon et aliarum gentium in circuitu persistentium gubernator et rector cuidam matrone mihi valde fidei! que a peritis noto Quen nuncupatur onomate quandam ruris particulam sub estimatione scilicet [xv] ^ cassatorum binis in locis direptam qui ab hujus provincie solicolis ^Et Heafuddene et JEt Ealdedrege usitato nuncupatur vocabulo prona ammodum devotione eterna largitus sum hereditate quatinus ipso cum omnibus utensilibus pratis videlicet pascuis silvis hilariter vot! compos perfruatur et post vite sue terminum quibuscumque voluerit cleronomis inmunem derelinquat. Sit autem predicta tellus quam ego cum consensu optimatum meorum prefate largitus sum matrone ab omni terrene servitutis jugo libera tribus ex ceptis his, rata videlicet expeditione pontis arcisve restauratione. Si quis autem larvarico instinctus spiritu hoc donum violare immutareve presumptuosus temptaverit nisi digna satisfactione ante obitum suum reus pcenituerit eternis baratri prostratus in- cendiis cum Juda Christi proditore eternaliter lugubrius puniatur. Istis metis supradictum rus hinc inde girar! videtur: Jjis sind fa land gemaere to Haeafuddene : Of Usan up on pilbaldes fleote of pilbaldes fleote on ]?a die andlang dices on Deorpentan of Deorpentan on gerihtne on Cserholme of Caerholme andlang dices eal or butan Jjane puda on Fulanea andlang Fulanea on ealdan Deorpentan andlang ealde Deorpentan Jjaet eft on Usan. ])a (sic) seond ^ J?a [tunas Jja] hseraS to Heofoddene mid sac and mid socne : Cnyllingatun, Beornhyll, Cafeld, Dorp, HySe, Eastringatun, Belleby, Celpene. ]?is sindon Sa land gemaere ^ aet Ealdedrege : Of Yr on Hrod lafes holm of Hrodlafes holme to gemaere * on Sigeres ac of Sigeres ac on Usan andlang Usan Jiaet eft up on Yr. Anno dominice incarnationis DCCCCLVIIII scripta est hee carta his testibus consentientibus quorum inferius nomina carax- antur. Ego iEdgar rex indeclinabiliter concessi; ego Oskytel Eboracensis ecclesie archiepiscopus firmavi ; ego Dunstan Lun- .doniensis ecclesie presul consensi ; ego Cynesige pontifex signum crucis impressi ; ego Athulf antistes consensi et subscripsi ; ego .iEldred episcopus confirmavi ; ego .Alfere dux, ego .iEthelstan dux, Atheluuold dux, ByrhtnoS dux, Leot dux, Oskytel dux, ^Ifuuine minister, Sigulf, ^EthelferS, Alfuuold, Wlfhelm, Wlfsige, ¦ Ulf kytel, Rold, Dragmel, SigeferS, ThurferS, Thurkytel, ministri. '¦ See notes, ' " eo '¦ written over deleted " i " of "sind," ' " semisre ' ; MS, 14 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS The English portion of this charter may be translated : These are the land-boundaries to Howden : From Ouse up to Wilbald's fleet; from Wilbald's fleet to the ditch; along the ditch to Derwent ; from Derwent straight on to Caerholm ; from Caerholm along the ditch all around the wood to Foulwater ; along Foulwater to Old Derwent ; along Old Derwent ; then again to Ouse. These are (the places) which belong to Howden with sac and with soc : Knedlington, Barnhill, Caville, Thorpe, Hive, Eastrington, Belby, Kilpin. These are the land-boundaries at Old Drax : ^ From Aire to Hrodlaf's holme ; from Hrodlaf s holme to the mere on Sighere's oak ; from Sighere's oak to Ouse ; along Ouse then again unto Aire. Hugh Candidus relates that Howden in Yorkshire, Barrow in Lincoln shire, and other lands were wrested from the monastery of Peterborough in consequence of the heavy tribute exacted by the Danes.^ This occurred during the period 1013-1016, while Abbot .Wlfsige was in Normandy with Queen Emma, acquiring relics for the abbey," Fifty years later Howden was in the possession of King Edward, and Drax in that of Merlesuen, sheriff of Lincoln. After the consecration of William de St. Carilef as bishop of Durham, in January, 1081, King William gave him and his successors the manor of Howden with its members,* and so the bishop appears in the Survey as the holder of the manor of Howden with 18 berewicks and soc in 13 or more places.* In the description of the manor and its members there are important omissions in the Survey, but by means of the Summary it is possible to ascertain that Howden with the members represented about 84 carucates of land for geld. Drax had become part of the possessions of Ralph Paynel and with berewicks was assessed at 5 caru cates and I bovate. Assuming that, as at Sherburn (W,R,), the "hide" and "casatus" were equivalent as measures of land-value, Howden and Drax would represent 15 casati at the time of Edgar's gift to Peterborough. The hiatus in the text has therefore been filled by the insertion of that figure. But this may be much too high an estimate, because the only members of Howden named in this charter were Knedlington, Barnhill, Caville, Thorpe, Hive, Eastrington, Belby and Kilpin, lying within 2 or 3 miles of Howden, and having an assessment of less than half of the 84 carucates at which the manor was assessed at the Survey. On the other hand, although Ousethorpe, Portington, Birland, Yokefleet, Cotness, Saltmarsh, Laxton, Skelton, Asselby, Barmby on the Marsh, Babthorpe, Brackenholme, Hagthorpe, Barlby and Bowthorpe are not named, they he within the boundary described in the charter, as far as it is possible to interpret that description. Thus it is obvious that lands which lie to the west of the river Derwent were included. Therefore Babthorpe, Hagthorpe, and Brackenholme must be included. So, too, must Barmby and Asselby, lying on the left bank of the Derwent and Ouse, opposite to Drax. Further, _ ' " Ealdedrege" seems clearly from the boundaries to correspond to Drax. But it is difficult etymologically to connect Drege with Drax, which appeals in Domesday as Drac. Dreije should yield Dray,— Note by Mr. Stevenson. " Hug. Candidi Hist., p. 40 ; Mon. Angl., i, 348. ' Anglo-Sax. Chron., s, a. 1013. * Dtirhain Lii. Vitae, 76; Mon. Angl., i, 238. * V. C. H. Yorks, ii, 217. NEWBALD AND NORTH CAVE 1 5 the river Foulness, in mediteval charters " Fulnea," formed the boundary of Howden for some distance " unto Old Derwent," a description which can only be applicable to the various streams, including Foulness, which had their confluence near Walling Fen and probably discharged themselves into the Ouse through Gilberdike, between Blacktoft and Foxfleet. This boundary embraces all the places named above. It is difficult, therefore, to see any satisfactory reason for excluding from the grant the unnamed towns which were members of the manor of Howden at the Survey and when Kirkby's Quest '¦ was taken. 5. Grant by King Edgar to the Ealdorman Gunner of 30 casati at Newbald, co. York, in 963, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, f, 57, Pd, by Birch, Cart. Sax., iii, p, 347, 11, 1 113, Altitrono in eternum regnante universis sophie studium in- tente ^ mentis conamine sedulo rimantibus liquido patescit quid hujus vite periculis nimio ingruente terrore redimini in * cosmi apropinquare dinoscitur ut veridica* Christi promulgat sententia quibus dicit "Surget gens contra gentem et regnum contra regnum" et reliqua,^ Quamobrem ego Eadgarus totius Britannie basilyeus quandam telluris perticulam, xxx videlicet casatos, loco qui celebri Et Niubode nuncupatur vocabulo, cuidam duci mihi valde fideli [qui] ab hujusce patrie gnosticis nobili Gunnere appellatur vocabulo pro obsequio ejus devotissimo perpetua largitus sum hereditate ut ipse vita comite cum omnibus utensilibus, pratis videlicet pascuis, voti compos habeat et post vite sue terminum quibuscumque cleronomis immunem derelinquat. Sit autem pre- dictum rus omni terrene ® servitutis jugo liberum, tribus exceptis — rata videlicet expeditione, pontis arcisve restauratione. Si quis igitur han[c] nostram donationem in aliud quam constituimus transferre voluerit, privatus consortio sancte Dei ecclesie eternis baratri incendiis lugubris jugiter Juda Christi proditore ejusque complicibus puniatur, si non satisfactione emendaverit congrua quod contra nostrum deliquit' decretum. Hiis metis prefatum rus hinc inde giratur : Dis sint pland semaera to Niselocle aerest sudyeard yes de semaere to serirtre bonan yestyid anes yorner yonan nord to yan broct & ilc oder acra be fastan hode of yan broce yest to yan dice & lang dices to Elfreder bricse yonne nord to Ylemere & yonan to Sarferdeslaye of Saxferdeylaya nord on ya die & lans dices on yene ric & lacis sicerbe yere acera an heafda on ya strete of yere strete east onan up one yalde be nordan Faryisdal on ya ealdan die & lans dices to Brusun laya of rusun laya & lang yer sreneyeses yaet hit cynd to fif layan & yonne sud & lans yesor Deoppendala sud andlans denes up to yan yese andlans yeser to yins housum yon syaford & lans yeser ' Op. cit., yo. ' "intentio"; MS, *' Qy, redemlionem, • "ue'dica"; MS, * "R'l,"; MS. « " tempore" ; MS. ' "deliquid" ; MS, S 1 6 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS yest to saer irtre. Anno dominice incarnationis DCCCCLXIIl' scripta erat hee carta, hiis testibus consentientibus quorum inferius nomina subnotantur. Ego Eadgarus rex Anglorum con cessi; ego Dunstanus archiepiscopus corroboravi; ego Oscytel archiepiscopus corroboravi ; ego Osulf episcopus consolidavi ; ego A>e[l]pold episcopus corroboravi; ego Ospold episcopus acquievi; ego Aefere dux; ego Aelstan dux; ego Astan ^ dux ; ego Adeline ^ dux ; ego Oslac dux ; ego Cytelbearn dux ; ego Brihtferd ; ego Aelfpne m[inister] ; ego pulfhelm m[inister] ; ego pulfstan m[inister] ; ego Alflige^ m[inister] ; ego Alfpold m[inister]. This grant by Edgar, late king of Mercia, then king of the English, to the Ealdorman Gunner of 30 casati in Newbald and North Cave was made, no doubt, with the understanding that the recipient would bequeath the estate to St. Peter's Church and the archbishop of York. The place, Newbald, was wrongly identified by Mr. Birch as Newbottle, in Houghton- le-Spring, co. Durham, The boundaries described in the charter are restored conjecturally by Mr. W. H, Stevenson as follows: Dis sind \a land-gemaera to Nipebotle ^ : ^Erest suSpeard [andlang] peges (?) be (?) gemaere to Saere strae[te] (?) "" ; ]jonan pest piS anes Jjornes ; )?onan norS to \an broce, and ilc (?) «^ oSer aecer (?) be (l)eastan hode (?) "i ; of J^an broce pest to \ava. dice ; ondlang dices to jElfredes bricge ; Jjonne norS to ylemere (?) ; ond Jjonan to SeaxferSes-hlape ; of SeaxferSes-hlape norS on \a die ; ondlang dices on ]>sene sic <= ; ondlang sices be J?aera (? J^am) aecera an-heafdan on ]}a straet ; of ]7aere strete east onan up anne palde be norSan FerSing-dal (?) ^ on ]ja ealdan die ; ondlang dices to hrugan (?) hlape ; of hrugan (?) s hlape ondlang Ipes grenepeges |>aet hit cymS to fif-hlapan ^ ; ond ]?onne suS ondlang peges (?) oS (?) Deopandale ; suS andlang dene up to Jjan 'pege ; andlang peges to Jjing-hougum i ; Jjon spa forS ondlang peges pest to Saere straete (?) Mr. Stevenson adds the following notes : ^ " Niselocle" looks like the form botl, whereas Newbald represents this word with metathesis, Anglian bold. Botl may perhaps be due to the use of the West Saxon chancery language in the charter, the body of which has, however, the later form Niubode, which may represent Niwe-bolde, for it is hardly probable that the d has arisen from the cl (tl) of the boundaries being read as d. ^ If this emendation is correct, the reference is, as is the strc2t a few lines later on, to the Roman road from Brough to Market Weighton, ' The word ilc cannot be identified on grounds of meaning with ilea, " the same." The reference seems to be to the intermixing of the boundaries of the parishes of North Newbald and Hotham near Moor Farm. ' For .Efelstan. ^ .Eljelpine, ^ For .i^ilfsige. NEWBALD AND NORTH CAVE 1 7 '' From the position this may refer to Hotham, or to some natural feature from which that name may be derived, Hotham occurs in Domesday as Hodhum and Hode, the former being the dative singular HoSe, and the latter the dative plural oi HoSum, of unknown origin, " Recorded in Newbald Syke (farm), ' Farwisdal may also be read ; it cannot be explained, s The initial of "brusun" seems to have been h, from its omission (probably reproduced from the original) in the repetition of the name, Riigan, which may be the correct form, is the weak dative singular of the adj, rfih, " rough," which in local names means rough, uncleared from brushwood or trees. The Old Norse man's name Brilsi (literally "buck") does not seem probable, since names of similar formation were declined in Anglo-Saxon with genitives in -es. '• Five tumuli in a row, but with others behind them, are shown in the Ordnance map in Cherry Burton immediately to the north of the most northern point of the parish of North Newbald, ' "Yins housum" may represent Win- or Wing-housum, but it is difficult to explain either Win or Wing. As the Anglo-French spelling ou for u did not come into use until the thirteenth century, the second part of the compound cannot represent 0,E, iiusum, the dative plural of hus, " house," which is written Huson, now Howsham, in the East Riding, in Domesday, i, 307, col, 2. Hoiigttm, on the other hand, would be a regular O.E. spelling of the Old Norse haiigum, the dat, pi. of haugr, " hill," which occurs as " how" in the north of England (cf. Hougon, now Holme- on-the-Wolds, also in the East Riding, in D.B., i, 304^, col. 2, 381*, col. 2, and the Lancashire //(7«^«, i, 301^, col, 2), The "Thing-hows " seem to be the great hill at Hunsley Beacon, partly in North Cave, which gives its name to two divisions of the Wapentake of Harthill. The shape of the hill may perhaps account for the strange use of the plural in the name of the meeting-place of the " thing " or court (of the Domesday hundred of Cave or of the adjoining hundred of Welleton ?). The name cannot well be read a.s Ling hougum, and the Linghow to the east of Hunsley can hardly be referred to. The translation will then be : These are the land-boundaries at Newbald : First on the south [along] the way by (?) (the) boundary (?) to the street (?) ; then west towards a thorn ; then north to the brook, and every (?) other field [or acre) on the east (?) of Hotham (?) ; from the brook west to the ditch {or dike) ; along the ditch {or dike) to ^Elfred's bridge ; then north to " ylemere " ; and then to Saxferth's low (tumulus) ; from Saxferth's low north to the ditch {or dike) ; along the ditch {or dike) to the syke ; along the syke by the head(land) of the fields to the street ; from the street east right on up a wold on the north of " Faryisdal " to the old ditch {or dike) ; along the ditch (or dike) to the rough (?) low (tumulus) ; from the rough low along the greenway until it comes to the five-lows (tumuli) ; and then south along the way to Deepdale ; south along the valley up to the way; along the way to "Thing- hows " (?) ; then so forth along the way west to the street (?). B io86 Car, Bov. Niwebolt 38 2 Cave I 6 1 8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS In another document set forth below, Oswald, archbishop of York, about the year 972, describes this estate as "the land at Newbald" which arch-- bishop Oscytel "bought from King Edgar with 120 mancuses of red gold." Mr. Stenton suggests that Edgar granted the estate to Earl Gunner in the first instance with the customary reservation that it was to be devoted to religious uses ; the real nature of the transaction being indicated by the statement made by Oswald.^ The estate may be identified as that which the archbishop held at the date of the Domesday survey,^ as follows: 963 Casali """Newbafd'""''! N'"^'^"^'^ 30 North Cave . , — — 30 o Thus it appears that casatus, or the habitation of a family, was the equivalent of the later carucate for geld, but there is no indication as to whether these 30 casati were assessed to fiscal burdens, or for judicial purposes, as 30 hides, or as 5 geldable hides, which were the equivalent at the time of the Domesday survey of 30 carucates, at which this estate was then estimated. Reference to some of the earlier charters leads one to think that the casalus, or " terra unius tributarii " or " terra unius familiae " of charters of the period before the year 950 represented the hide, or but a sixth part of the number of the carucates at which the estate was assessed at a later period, and at that of the Domesday survey. This is best shown by the grant of 20 casali at Sherburn-in-Elmet, where, allowing for .subtrac tion from the original gift, an assessment of 120 carucates may be traced in its component parts. The precise date at which the subdivision or re assessment of the Yorkshire town, as it existed at the time of the Domesday survey took place, is a matter of the greatest historic interest. The introductory clauses are similar to those of Edgar's charter about Howden, dated 959. 6. Grant by King Edgar to ^slac of 20 casati at Sherburn-in-Elmet in 963. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. i, f. t,6i. Pd. in Birch, Cart. Sax., iii, p, 345, n, 1 112 ; Kemble, Cod. DipL, n, 580 (without the boundary clause). In nomine Dei et Domini nostri Jhesu Christi veri redemptoris mundi anno vero dominice incarnationis DCCCCLXIII, indictione xiiii, ego Eadgarus, omnicreantis disponente dementia Angli- genarum omniumque gentium undique secus habitantium rex, divino ductus amore ab eodem Deo et Domino nostro populis et tribubus preordinatus in regem anno imperii mei vj° non im memor fui quomodo et quam mirabiliter omnia supernus Rector firme rationis serie gubernat atque custodit seu omnibus sapien- tibus notum ac manifestum constat quod quosquam nutu mirifieo interdum exaltat quosdam iterum sicut ^ stipulam vento raptam fortunali eventu illico depellit. Iccirco minime in oblivione habui ^ Oxford Studies in Social and Legal Hist ., ii (l), 86. 2 V. C. H. Yorks., 11,210,211. 3 "seu"; MS. GRANT OF SHERBURN-IN-ELMET 1 9 mee regalis dignitatis quod quoddam regni mei rus meorum episcoporum testimonio principum turmis heroicorum ^ virorum astipulatione venerabili Aslac nomine aliquam telluris portionem id est XX cassatos tota mentis aviditate perpetualiter impertio penes ilium locum ubi antiquorum Anglorum reiatu dicitur Sireburnan ut in eternam meam domura in Sancte Trinitatis patrocinio quamdiu vivat habeat, gaudens gaudeat, possidensque possideat per secula sospes cum omnibus que ad eundem locum pertinere noscuntur tam in magnis quam in modicis rebus campis pascuis pratis silvis, ut perhenniter ab omni jugo secularis vio- lentie ac ^ liberaHter semper sit meum donum immune preter arcem construendam atque pontem componendum agonisque militiam. Nunc igitur dum vitale spiramen suum foverit corpus animo jocundo nostra dapsili redditione perfruatur, decurso scilicet sue curriculo vite heredi cui voluerit impendat imper petuum karisma. Si quis autem hanc nostram donationem amplificare aut augere decreverit, augeatur ei hoc in seculo felicitas et prosperitas et in futuro cetibus angehcis jungi mere- atur in evum ut vocem Christi valeat audire ita fantis : Venite benedicti Patris mei ; nunc cum pace pia sacrum percipite [a] principio mundi regnum vobis quod rite paratum est. Si autem, quod absit, quis filius pterditionis hoc nostrum decretum infringere aut inmutare conatus fuerit, sit ipse Acherontis [particeps] cujus turbidus gurges ceno ac vasta voragine estuare asseritur, nisi prius hie ad satisfactionem pervenerit et digna penitentia emen- dare maluerit. Dyrsynt dara xx hida Landsemara to Scireburnan d et in Lander arest on sude yfardan yert & lans brotty on done hereyod nord & lans yeses to scearpanbrycse. Rast danan & lans sleder h'hit cind on do neyes & healfe hide on hibaldestofte & ane hide on Frypetune on hillum tyssra oxena sans & on on Lundby tyesra oxena sans & dridde healfe hyrde on my senforda & on Stiuetune & on Miclanfelda ij hyda landfy & Ial Luttringtun butan an re hide & oder healf hyde on Fentune & odre healf hyde on Kayuda & ealh'lid de derto se hired & lans usanze tyfonan ye orf and dacyon puda & on yster & on felda. Predicta siquidem tellus hiis terminis circumcincta clarescit. Hee videlicet donatio facta est anno dominice incarnationis DCCCCLXIII° et nostri imperii vi°, cunctis meis consentientibus optimatibus et precipue hiis quorum nomina subnotata recen- sentur. -|- Ego Eadgarus gratia Dei totius Britannie telluris dominus meum donum proprio sigillo confirmavi ; -f- ego Dun stanus archiepiscopus regie roborator donationis agie crucis triumphale signaculum depinxi; -f- ego Oscytel archiepiscopus Eboracensis ecclesie signo salutifero hanc legalem largitionem ' ' ' hereticorum ' ; ib. ' " ah" ; ib. 20 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS prenotavi ; -|- ego Oswald episcopus civitatis Hwiceie ^ hanc regiam stabilitatis donationem signo prepollente prefixi; -{- ego Cynesig^ episcopus Lichefeldensis ecclesie hane regis munifi- centiam signaculo* glorioso prepinxi; -\- ego Adulf episcopus Elmhamnensis ecclesie hanc cartulam dictitante* rege suisque percipientibus perscribere jussi ; -\- ego Osulf episcopus con firmavi; -|- ego Brihthelm episcopus consensi; -|- ego Adel- pold episcopus confirmavi; -|- ego Eadelm episcopus consensi; -f- ego Alf here dux ; -f ego Alfheal dux ; -f ego Adelstan dux ; -I- ego Edelpine dux ; -\- ego Byrhtnod dux ; -)- ego Eadmund dux ; -(- ego Gunar dux ; -f ego Durre dux ; -|- ego Alfwold minister; -{¦ Eanulf minister; -|- Alf here minister; -I- pulstan minister ; -f- pinsig minister ; + Adelferd minister ; -j- pulfheah minister ; + pulfsige minister ; -|- Osmund minister. The following is a corrected rendering of the boundaries recited above, as suggested by Mr. W. H. Stevenson : Dis sint Jjaera xx hida land-gemaere to Scireburnan Saes inlandes : aerest on suSepeardan ; pest ondlang broces (?) on Sone herepoS ; norS ondlang peges to scearpan-brycge (?) ; east Sanan ondlang slaedes Jjaet hit cymS on Sone peg. And healfe hide on Hibaldestofte, and ane hide on Fry- Jpetune, on Hillum tpegra oxena-gang, and on on {sic) Lundby tpegra oxena-gang and Sridda healf hyrS on Mylenford and on Stiuetune and on Miclanfelda ij hida landes (?) and eal Luttringtun butan anre hide, and oSer healf hid on Fentune, and oSer healf hid on Kapuda, and eal Ipaet land (?) Se Saerto gebyraS, andlang Usan betpeonen Peorf and Yr (?) on puda and on paetere and on felda. The clause may then be rendered thus : These are the land-boundaries of the 20 hides at Sherburn of the inland. First on the south side : West along the brook (?) to the " herepath " (or Roman road), northward along the way to " Scearpan " bridge, eastward thence along the slade until it come to the way. And half a hide on Hibaldstoft and one hide in (Monk) Fryston, in Hillam two oxgangs, in Lumby two oxgangs, and two and a half belong to Milford and to Steeton and Micklefield two hides of land and all Lotherton except one hide, and one and a half hides in (Church) Fenton and one and a half hides in Cawood, and all the land (?) that belongs thereto along the Ouse between the Wharfe and the Aire, in wood and water and field. 1 "Hecoice"; MS. ^ "Cynelig"; MS. ' "sabulo"; ii. • " dictitantes," ii. SHERBURN, OTLEY AND RIPON 21 On " Scearpan " bridge, Mr, Stevenson writes : " I do not think Scarthing- well will do, either philologically or from its position; for this name means the well of a Norseman SkarSi, which word could not form an O.E. gen. Scarfan- ; and the bridge must have been on the Roman road — in Aberford, I imagine," Edgar's gift to .(Eslac appears, to have been made as a reward for good services, with liberty to bequeath it at his death to any person or institution whom he chose to make his heir. The donor acquits the land of all burdens save trinodal service. There cannot be much doubt that .(Eslac bequeathed these 20 casati at Sherburn to St, Peter's, York, and the archbishop, in whose possession it is found early in the eleventh century. The year 963 had for the indiction 6, not 14, The regnal year corre sponds with 963 if the kingship be reckoned from the time when Edgar acquired rule over the Mercians. 7. Description of the Archbishop's estates of Sherburn, Otley, and Ripon, with inland and socland pertaining to them, ^,103.0, York Gospel Book ; reprinted from the English Historical Review, xxvii, 15, by permission of Mr, W. H. Stevenson, and the editor and publishers, (l) Dis is seo socn into Scyre-burna mid folcrihte: twa dael of Cauda ond Wicstow eal, ond ufer Seleby eal, ond twa oxna gang on Fleaxlege, ond healf Bernlege ond eal BreiSe-tun butan healf ploges land, ond eall Byrne ond eall Burhtun butan healf ploges land ond eall Gaeite-ford, ond eall twegen Jjorpas, ond twa Hyrst eal, ond twa HaSel-sse eall, ond fif oxna gang on Jpriddan HaSel-sse, ond healf Byrcene, ond eall SuStun, ond eall Byrnum, ond BreiSe-tun eal, ond BroSer-tun eall, ond eall Faren-burne butan healf Jjridde ploges land, ond twa ploges land on Ledes-ham, ond an on Niwan-]?orp, ond eall Micla-feld, ond eall Hyllum, ond eall Fristun, ond eall Lundby, ond eall Styfe-tun, ond eall Myleford, ond eall Fenntiin butan healf ploges land, ond twa ploges land ond fif oxna gang on Barces-tune, ond eall Lutering-tun, ond eal HehferSe-hegSe, eall Hudeles-tun. On Scireburnan toecan Jjam inlande syndan iiii hida weorc- landes, ond on Luteringa-tune iii hida, ond on Barces-tune i hid ond fif oxna gang, ond of Styfing-tune tune {sic) Jjreora oxna gang. Ond on Wic-stowe twegea oxnagang, ond on Cawuda twa dael Jjaes landes is agen land into Scireburnan, ond Fentun is laen oSer healf ploges land. (2) Into Ottanleage iiii ploga land, ond on Baegel-tune ii, on Hafeces-weorSe ii, on oSeran Hafeces-weorSe ii, on Dentune ii, on Timbel oSer healf ploges land, on Ectune healf ploges land, ]jis is unbesacen agenland. Ond Jjaerto eacan hyraS Jias socn land into Ottanleage, on Ottan-leage ii ploh, ond on Baeldune ii, ond on Hafeces-weorSe ii, ond on oSeran Hafeces-weorSe ii, on Scefinge i, on Mensingtune iii, on Burhleage vi, on MeSeltune iii, on Yllic-leage syx oxna gang, on Dentune ii ploh, on Cliftune 2 2 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS i, on Biceratune iii, on Fearnleage iiii, on Ectune oSer healf, on Pofle iii, on Linde-leage iii, (3) JEt Rypum aerest mile gemet on aelce healfe, ond Biscoptun is in on ]?am ii hida, ond Carle-wic v hida, on healf Muneca-tun his agen land feorSe healf hide, ond healf Mercinga-tun ]?ridde healf hide, on Hereles-ho healf hid, on Stodlege iii hida, on SuStune ofer healf hide, on Nunne-wic iii hida, on ]porntune ii hida. Ond >is synd weste land : An is Sal-legp, oSer is Grante-lege,. Jjridde is Efes-tun, ond feorSe is Wifeles-healh, ond v is healf Cnearres-weorS, ]7on' syndan ]?is preosta land : on West-wic iiii hida, on NorS Stanlege iiii, on GySling-dale i hide, on Mercing-tune >reo oxna gang, on Muneca-tune ]preo oxna gang, on Hotune ii oxna gang. (4) Dis syndan socn-land into Rypum : on Gy]?inga deal (^szc) viii hida, ond ofer eall Muneca-tun vii hida, ond on East-wic ii hida, on Mercinga-tune Jjridde healfe hide, ond on Hereles-ho Jiridde healf hide, ond on SuStune oSer healf hide, on Nyrran Stanlege v hida, ond on NorS Stanlege i hide ; ond on Nunne-wic i hide, ond on Heawic v hida, ond on Sleaninga forda ii hida. The following is Mr. Stevenson's translation : (i) This is the soke [pertaining] to Sherburn, with "folk-right :" two parts of Cawood, and all Wistow, and all Upper Selby, and two oxgangs in Flaxley, and half Barlow, and all Brayton except half a ploughland, and all Burn, and all Burton except half a plough- land, and all Gateforth, and all [the] two Thorpes, and all [the^ two Hirsts, and all [the] two Haddleseys, and five oxgangs in [the third Haddlesey, and half Birkin, and all Sutton, and all Burn, anc all Brayton, and all Brotherton, and all Fairburn except two and a half ploughlands, and two ploughlands in Ledsham and one in Newthorpe and all Micklefield, and all Hillam, and all Fryston, and all Lumby, and all Steeton, and all Milford and all Fenton except half a ploughland, and two ploughlands and five oxgangs in Barkston, and all Lotherton, and all " Hehferthe(s) Hegthe," and all Huddleston. In Sherburn, in addition to the "inland," there are four hides of "workland," and in Lotherton three hides, and in Barkston one hide and five oxgangs, and of Steeton three oxgangs. And in Wistow two oxgangs, and in Cawood two parts of the land is "own land" into Sherburn, and [in] Fenton is "loan-land" one and a half ploughlands, (2) To Otley [pertain] four ploughlands, and in Baildon two, and in Hawksworth two, in the second Hawksworth two, in Denton two, in Timble one and a half ploughlands, in "Ectun" half a ploughland; this is unquestionably "own land." And thereto in addition belong the soke-lands [pertaining] to Otley : in Otley two ploughlands, and in Baildon two, and in Hawksworth two, and in the second Hawksworth two, in Chevin one, in Menston three, in Burley six, in Middleton three, in Ilkley six oxgangs, in Denton two ploughs, in Clifton one, in "Biceratun" three (?), in Farnley four, in Ecton one and a half, in Poole three, in Lindley three. GRANT OF PATRINGTON 23 (3) At Ripon first the space of one mile on each side, and Bishopton is within that two hides, and "Carlewic" five hides, and half Monkton is "own land" three and a half hides, and half of Markington two and a half hides, in " Hereles-hoh " half a hide, in Studley three hides, in Sutton one and a half hides, in Nunwick three hides, in Thornton two hides. And these are waste lands : One is Sawley, the second is Grantley, the third is Eavestone, and the fourth is Wilshill (?) and the fifth is half [of] " Cnearresweorth," And these are the priests' lands : In Westwick four hides, in North Stainley four, in Givendale one hide, in Markington three oxgangs, in Monkton three oxgangs, in Hutton two oxgangs. (4) These are the soke-lands [pertaining] to Ripon: In Givendale eight hides, and over all Monkton seven hides, and in Eastwick two hides, in Markington two and a half hides, and in "Hereles-hoh" two and a half hides, and in Sutton one and a half hides, in the Nearer Stainley five hides, and in North Stainley one hide, and in Nunwick one hide, and in Hewick five hides, and in Sleningford two hides. In the first section it seems probable that Byrnum is the present Byrom in Brotherton, and the BreiSetun which follows may be Burton Salmon, In the second section Ecton, the " Ectone " in Gereburg wapentake of the Survey, is probably Lindley ; Biceratun ("Bichertun," D,B,) is probably Newhall, In the third section Carlewic is probably Bridge Hewick, CnearreseorS or Knarford is now known as Skelden,' Herleshow ad joined the site of Fountains Abbey, Wilsill is near Pateley Bridge, 8. Grant by Cnut to Alfric, archbishop of York, of 43 casati in Patrington in 1033. Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, f. 59a?, Pd, in Kemble, Cod. Dipt., n, 749 (omitting boundary clause). In nomine Dei vivi et veri [et] ^ domini nostri Jesu Chrsti mundi redemptoris anno vero dominice incarnationis M.XIII°,^ ego Knut omnipotentis Dei disponente dementia Angli[ge]narum * omnium[que] ^ gentium ® secus habitantium rex, hanc sedulam ducitare promisi,' non immemor quomodo et quam mirabiliter omnia supernus Rector firme rationis serie gubernat atque custodit sicut ^ omnibus sapientibus notum ac manifestum constat quod quosquam * nutu mirifieo interdum exaltat quosdam iterum sicut ^^ stipulam vento raptam fortunali eventu illico depellit. Et idcirco quoddam regni mei rus meorum optimatum testimonio cuidam venerabili viro meo archiepiscopo Alfrico^^ videlicet Ebora censis ecclesie, id est quadraginta et tres casatos loco qui celebri Rt Patringtune^^ nuncupatur vocabulo pro redemptione anime mee patrisque mei omnive propinquitate mihi conjunctorum perpetua 1 V. C. H. Yorks., ii, 214, 2 Reg. Mag, Alb., pt, ii, f, 78. '• Altered by erasure from " M,xxxin " ; MS, " M,xin " ; ii., ii, 78, * ib. 5 ii. * " undique " added here ; ii. ' " dictare permisi " ; ii. * "seu"; MS. » sic ; MS, 1° Altered from "seu" ; MS, ; "sicut," ii, 78. " " Elphrico'' ; ii., ii, 78. ^^ " .-Et Pateringatuna " ; ii. 24 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS largitus sum hereditate atque omnibus suis successoribus ut terram jam prefatam meo scilicet ovante consensu tramitibus sue possideat vite ; deinceps namque sibi succedenti ^ digno heredi quemcunque Deus eligeret derelinquat ut ^ predixi in eternam hereditatem. Maneat igitur meum hoc immobile donum eterna liberalitate ^ jucundum cum omnibus que ad ipsum locum per tinere dinoscuntur tam in magnis quam in modicis rebus, campis, pascuis, pratis, excepto communi labore, expeditione, pontis arcisve coedificatione. Si qui denique* mihi non optanti hanc libertatis cartam livore depressi violare satagerint agminibus terre caliginis lapsi vocem audiant examinationis die Arbitri sibi dicentis : " Discedite a Me maledicti in ignem eternum," ubi cum demonibus ferreis sartaginibus crudeli torqueantur in pena si non ante mortem digna hoc emendaverint penitentia. Hiis terminis circumdatur predicta tellus : Dis sint dam landsemare to yaterin- satune Arert hit fellid on pit 1 sya and lans yerdic to yan stane t yonan ofer yon meare to scare scypne 1 sya andlans yeredic be yestan yorp on holedic I ria to realtan meare 1 ponanrya man maserihtest locian to rcelle toft. 1 yonan to yaes dices east aird 1 ria to earearneshoh T rya on an to brinnbran to earnes hoh yoUe 1 sya andlans binnbran to Pateringstune fleotes muda 1 rya andlans ya es fleotes up to crosfleotes 1 yaesre und ya fleote up od hit cume to middes yare bricse be tyixe paternisatune 1 yinestede. T siddan yurh midden yeard yaer fannes to Braeanholm. 1 sya up mid yam sice aest to pitte '1 in land on paterinstune xxx plosaland "i on yiuestode. viii plosaland 1 on haliham yriddan healfes plosesland % healf an ofnan 't on yorp ii plosasans lander 1 i oxansans 1 ealfes ploses land ou sume res mersc l socne yaerto ofereal yifesta de butanaer ploserland '\ ofere al halsaham. 1 ii plosaland on yorp lutan aues oxansans yaet ir ealles x plosaland socne lander. Nusyndon ealle yaland ye licsad butanyaere yrd merce Et paterinsatune mid yyssereboc sebelite ealsya yel S3'a rilnetun. Hee videlicet donatio facta est anno dominice incarnationis millesimo XXXIII^,^ hiis testibus consentientibus quorum nomina subnotata recensentur. Ego Knut^ rex Anglorum hanc dona tionem libenti animo dedi; ego Aluiua regina consensi; ego A)?elnod archiepiscopus confirmavi; ego Alfric archiepiscopus corroboravi ; ego Alfwine episcopus ; ego A]?eric [episcopus] ; ego Brihtmer episcopus ; ego AJ^elstan episcopus ; ego Godewine dux ; ego Leofric dux ; ego Siward dux ; ego A[l]fwine dux ; ego Osgod clapa; ego Toui pruda ; ego Jjurcyl; ego Harald; ego ]jord ; ' ego Auti ; ego Halfden ; ego Godric ; ego Alfric ; ego Rold; ego Swane; ego Orm; ego Ulfkitel ; ego Forna; 1 " succedente " ; ii. 2 ii., " ceu " ; MS, ^ " libertate " ; ii., ii, 78. ¦* " deinde " ; ii. s j.,-^ ^3,, but xiij at ii, f. 78. « " Gnut " ; MS. ' "Yord" ; MS, GRANT OF PATRINGTON 25 ego Godwine ; ego Far}?eni ; ^ ego Ketel ; ego Mergeat ; ego Gamal [Asbearn ; ego Rafen ; ego Gamel] ; ^ ego Basing ; ego Orm ,3 The date first given, MXXXlll, has been altered, except in one case, to MXlli, but while the former is possible, looking at the names of the attest ing bishops, IOI 3 is not at all possible. For example, Alfric did not become Archbishop of York till 1023, nor was Alfwine bishop of Winchester till 1032, The erroneous date is that at which Canute came to England in his father Sweyn's invading host ; he did not become king till the end of 1017, Hence if the charter is to be accepted the original date must be restored. The boundary clauses should read thus, according to Mr. W. H. Stevenson : Dis sint Sa land-gemaere to Pateringatune : .iErest hit fehS^ on pit; and spa andlang Jiaere dice to Ipan stane; and Jjonan ofer Jjon mere (or mersc) to Saere scypene ; and spa andlang Jjaere dice be pestan J?orpe on hole die ; and spa to sealtan mersce^; and Jjonan spa man maege (or, mage) rihtest locian to scelle (?) <^ tofte ; and Jjonan to Jjaes dices east ende ; and spa to Earneshoh ; and spa onan to Humbran ^ to Earneshoh pelle (?) ; and spa andlang Humbran to Pateringatunes fleotes muSan ; and spa and lang Jjaes fleotes up to Crosfleote ; and Ipset aefre mid ])am fleote up oS hit cume to middes Ipsere bricge betwix Pateringatune and Winestede ; and siSSan J?urh midden peard fites fennes to Bradanholme (?) ; and spa up mid J?am sice eft to pitte. And inland on Pateringatune xxx plogaland; and in Winestede viii plogaland ; and on Hals[a]ham Jiriddan healfes plogesland and healf an oxan-gang(?) ; and on Jjorpe ii plogagang landes and i oxangang and [h]ealfes ploges land ^ on Sumeres mersc[e] ; and socne J^aerto ofer eal Wifestede butan anes plogesland; and ofer [e]al Halsa ham ; and ii plogaland on ]jorpe butan anes oxangange : Ipset is ealles x plogaland socne-landes. Nu syndon ealle Ipa land ]>e licgaS butan Jjaere yrS (?) merce ast Pateringatune mid Jjyssere hoc gebohte (?) eal spa wel (?) spa rilnetune. Mr. Stevenson adds the following notes : " For fellid read felid, which can only mean/f.^^(cf. Cart. Sax., iii, 368). *> For Saltmarsh in Patrington, see Poulson, History of Holderness, ii, 440. (For Frismarsh, see Chron. de Melsa, passim.) " "Faryem"; MS, " omitted. ' The witnesses after Knut are as follows in the other copy (ii, 78), omitting the pronoun : Elfgifii regina consensi ; Eolelnod archiepiscopus confirmavi ; Elfrilc archiep. corroboravd ; Elphine episcopus consignavi ; Elerik epis. consolidavi ; Brilist mer epis. prenotavi ; Elstan epis, consensi ; Godline dux ; Leoprit dux ; Silicard dux ; El>ine ; Osegod clapa ; Thophi pruda ; jjurcil ; Harald ; Yord ; Auti ; Halfden ; Goderik ; Rold' ; Spafa ; Orm ; Ulfkytel ; Forna ; Godpine ; Farhengu ; Ketel ; Mergeat ; Gamel asbearn ; Rafen ; Gamel ; Bassing' ; Orm, 26 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS "= May also be read " stelle," , , • =1 The enclosure of Sunk Island in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries has removed Patrington from the bank of the Humber, which forms the southern boundary in the Survey of 1665 in Poulson, op. cit., 11, ^ The retention of the genitivfe suggests that this word has been taken from a grant or an account of a grant drawn up in O.E. in which some form of the verb ge-iennan, " to grant," which takes the genitive case, was used. The translation will be : These are the land-boundaries at Patrington : First it commences at the pit ; and so along the dike to the stone ; and thence over the raere (or mark, i.e. boundary ?) to the cattle-shed ; and so along the ditch on the west of Thorpe to the hollow ditch; and so to Saltmarsh; and thence in the straightest way that one can see to "scelle" toft ; and thence to the dike's east end ; and so to Earnes hoh ; and so on to the Humber; to the well(?) of Earneshoh; and so along the Humber to the mouth of Patrington Fleet ; and so along the fleet to " Crossfleet " ; and thence always by the fleet until it (the boundary) comes to the middle of the bridge between Patrington and Winestead ; and afterwards through the middle of the fen to " Bradanholm " (?) ; and so up with the syke to the pit. And inland to Patrington 30 ploughlands; and in Winestead 8 ploughlands ; and in Halshani 2| ploughlands and half an oxgang (?) ; and in Thorpe 2 ploughlands and one oxgang and half a ploughland on Sumeres marsh; and the soke thereto over all Winestead except one plough- land ; and over all Halsham ; and 2 ploughlands in Thorpe except one oxgang: that is altogether 10 ploughlands of sokeland. Now all the lands that lie outside the "yrth" mark {i.e. boundary) at Patrington are bought with this book {i.e. charter) in the same manner as rilnetune (?) '¦ One of the clauses of the introduction seems to be taken from Edgar's charter about Sherburn-in-Elmet, of 963, and the later ones from the same king's charter of Sutton, dated 958, It is interesting to note that in this charter of the year 1033, as in that of King Edgar granting Newbald to the ealdorman Gunner in 963, casatus equates with ploughland. It appears therefore that the fiscal and judicial system of assessment of land by hides, households or families had given, place, possibly since the earlier of these two charters, to assessment based upon ploughlands, representing the former holding of the family and equivalent in character to the earlier hide, but probably rated to geld on the basis described in the Domesday survey of the land 'twixt Ribble and Mersey, where 6 ploughlands or carucates made a geldable hide,' I have shown elsewhere that this value of the carucate obtained throughout ' Perhaps Bishop Wilton. ^ V. C. H. Lanes., i, 286. ALFRIC S FESTERMEN 27 Yorkshire and in many of the regions to the north and west of that shire at the date of the Survey.' The following table permits a comparison to be made of the estate of Patrington in 1033 with the archbishop's estate there at the time of the Domesday survey." Cnut's Charter. Domesday Survey. Inland. Socland.3 1033. J; . E a 0 a rt 0 1086. unJ U Pateringatune . Tharlesthorpe]Welwick] . IWeeton] , )iuestede , 30 8 0 0 7 0 M. Patrictone B. Toruelestorp ' (B.) Welwic ' (B.) Wideton B. Wistede . 15 2 42 7 26 0 5 4 Halsaham , ^i i 2* i B. Halsam . 7 2| >orp , 2 I I 7 B. Torp 3 0 Sumeres-mersc . * — — — — ¦ 43 li II 3i* 42 3l The Survey ascribes to Ottringham a berewick in Halsham, assessed at 6 bovates. This makes the total assessment of Halsham 8 carucates and § bovate. Perhaps 6 should have been 5J, to make the assessment area 8 carucates. If we assume that these 5^ bovates had been subtracted from the archbishop's fee since 1033, then those bovates added to 42 carucates and 3I bovates make a sum equal to the estate given by Cnut, and described in his grant as 43 casati. 9. A List of Alfric's " Festermen " or Sureties, c.ioc^o. York Gospels MS., f. I53"'- From Engl. Hist. Kev., xxvii, 12 ; by per mission of Mr. W. H, Stevenson, the editor and publishers, Dis sindan \a festermen Elfricas : Ulfcetel cyninges reue and Merlespuain, Wulstain, Ulf, Ligolf, BaraS, FarSain greua and Ascetel, Osulf and Wulfheh, Folcric and Elfric, Wegga and Aldsceorl, Gamal pr^s[byter]. Grim and Grimcetel, Asmund ros, Grimcetel in Barnabi, Godwina, Folc', BerhSor, Bretecol and ArSolf and Forna, Menning and Wulger, \6r in Ca' and Arcetel, SiuerS, Rauan, Arn', Colbrand ce', Blih, Elfwine vd,' Snel, Godwine, Lef, ESastan, Ulf, ElnoS fre', Roscetel and Edric, Grimcetel Hdw', Ascetel, Grim in Cir', Cetel pr^s[byter]. - ib., 209. figures appearing in the first ' V. C. H. Yorks., ii, 139-141. ' These details of soclands were included in ths column ; they were not in addition to them. * Not now known. '' "Welwic" and "Wideton" were berewicks of Beverley; the others were berewicks of Patrington. " The charter states that there were 10 ploughlands of socland, but the par ticulars given add to II ploughlands and 3 oxgangs, ' Or, "uie'," 2 8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Gunner, Alfcetel in Hd', loluarS in Burhtun, Ulfcetel pr£s[byter], Alfcetel and Asmund, LeofnoS in BroSortun, Jjorcetel Unbaina- su[na], Ulf p^es[byter], ])irne beorn and Ailaf in Braijjatun, Wulfric and lustan, Rot in Hillum, ...orfana^ and Gr[im]cetel his mah, Raganald Asbeornnas suna, Ord ru ^blankl ^ . . . proh in Barnabi, HdlwserS Saefugalasuna and ArSor, [iilank] . . , . 1- dolf pr^s[byter], AuScetel pr^s[byter]. The Alfric named must not be too readily accepted as Alfric archbishop of York 1023 to 1050. The places named may be identified as Barmby- on-the-Marsh (Barnabi), Cawood (Ca'), Kirkby-Wharfe (Cir"), Hambleton (Hi'), Burton Salmon (Burhtun), Brotherton (BroSortun), Brayton (Brai- fatun), and Hillam (Hillum). The customary omission in the Domesday survey of the names of sochmen on the great socages, like that of Sherburn- in-Elmet, and the total absence of any returns from the great manor and socage of Snaith, preclude any chance of identifying many 'of .Alfric's festermen, for judging by the places named, they belonged chiefly to the districts of Sherburn and Snaith. This surmise obtains confirmation upon comparing with this list of festermen the names of the English landowners in Barkston wapentake and adjoining districts in 1066, Ulfcetel, the king's reeve, was presumably the Ulchil of Kiddal and Parlington, and owner of manors all over the county, Merlesuain, the sheriff of Lincoln, had Drax and the socage, Wulstain or Ulstan had manors in Stutton and North Milford, Ulf had a manor in Birkin, which Gilbert de Gant claimed. This circumstance indicates that Ulf was the well-known constable of Lincoln, Ligolf had manors in Clifford, Bramham, Newton-Kyme, and in Fairburn and Ledsham, which last two he held in 1086, Barat had Burton Hall, Brayton and Thorpe, Fardan had a manor in Appleton Roebuck and in other places which passed to Osbern de Arches, Osulf had manors at Ackworth and Methley, Wegga, or Wiga, had manors at Carlton, where Ulchil succeeded him, and at Womersley, Gamel had manors at Haslewood, Saxhall, now Cocksford, and Rither. He or another Gamel succeeded to Aluric's manor in Birkin, Grimcetel, or Grimchil, had a manor in Sturton and many in Lincolnshire. Asmund ros may be the Osmund who had a manor in Little Fenton, which he retained in 1086, The Survey does not record the name of the owner of Barmby-on-the-Marsh, Cawood, and other places named in this list, save one, Forne held a manor in Kirkby Wharfe, Goduin occurs at Hudders field and the neighbourhood, Adestan held Swinton, par. of Wath-upon- Dearn. Ulf had a manor in Haslewood. Roscetel, or Roschil, had a manor in Ryther, Cetel the priest had lodgings in York, A person or persons named Chetel had manors in Almondbury and Niwehusum (in North Milford ?), and in Ryther with his brothers. Gunner had a manor in Lead, Alfcetel, or Alchel, in Hambleton, is the one instance where we can apparently identify the festerman, Leofnod, or Leuenot, had a manor in Liversedge, Torcetel Unbainasuna we should like to identify as Turchil, who had manors in Tadcaster, Bolton Percy, Stutton and Toulston. Ulf the priest may be Ulf the deacon, who held a manor in Askham-Richard, and perhaps many other manors in Yorkshire. Ragenild had a manor in Seacroft, and Rainald held Nunwick of the archbishop in I086, Haslwaerd " Seafowls-son " may be Alward, who had manors in Newton Wallis, Hessle, and Crofton, Artor had a manor in Kirk Smeaton. If we knew the names of the sochmen in Sherburn and Snaith in 1066, we should doubtless be able to identify most of the other festermen. 1 Qy. " tor fkra," 2 The MS. is frayed a Uttle. II.— THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK'S FEE {a) The Archbishop's Lands and Privileges 10, Writ of Edward the Confessor to his ministers in Yorkshire con firming the liberties of Archbishop Aldred, 1 060-1 065, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, f, 62a?,' Eadpard cyngc gret mine biscopas ^ and mine eorlas and ealle mine ]?egenas on ]?am sciran ]?aer Ealdred arcebiscop haefS land inne freondlice, and ic cySe ine ^ J^aet ic pille Jjaet he beo his saca purSe and his socna ofer his lande and ofer mannum toUes and teames binnan porte* and butan. It may be translated thus : I Edward the king greet my bishops and my earls and all my thegns in those shires wherein Ealdred the archbishop has land in friendly wise ; and I notify you that I will that he be worthy of his sac and his soc over his land and over [his] men, toll and team, within city and without. 11. Writ of King Edward to earl Tostig and the barons of Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire notifying them of his grant to Aldred, archbishop of York, of soc, sac, tol, and team over his men within the king's soc and sac as fully as the archbishop has in his own lands. 1061-1065. Harl, MS, 560, f, 23, Edwardus rex Tosti comiti et omnibus baronibus suis in Eboracensi-sira et in Nottingham-sira salutem. Sciatis quod ego concessi Aldredo archiepiscopo ut ipse habeat sacam et socam et toll et team super suos homines infra meam sacam et socam ita plenarie et principaliter sicut ipse habet in sua propria loca, et nolo ut aliquis ei auferat quod ego ei concessi. If this writ is genuine, it is difficult to see why the " barons " of earl Tostig in Nottinghamshire should be addressed, for in that county his holding was very small. The employment of the word " baro " in place of thegn may be the result of the translation of the language of the original writ from English to Latin"; perhaps also suis should be nieis. ^ The text in this charter and No. 12 is very corrupt. 2 "Veres"; MS. Qy. for " b'es." '"me"; MS. » "forte"; MS. 29 30 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 12. Writ of William the Conqueror directed to all his earls and thegns of Yorkshire, notifying them that he has confirmed to Archbishop Aldred all the rights he had in the time of King Edward. 1066-1069, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, f, 62rf. Pd. in Davis, Regesta, p. 118. Willelm kyng gret mine eorlas and ealle mine Jjegnas on \a\\ sciran Jjaer Ealdred arcebiscop haef}? land ofer and land inne freondlice. And ic kyjje eop Jjaet ic pille he beo his biscoprices peorjje and his socne tolles and teames binnan burh et butan ofer his men and ofer his manna land on mine socne spa full and spa for}) spa he firmest haefde on Eadperdes daege kinges mines maeges on eallan J^ingan. And ic nelle nanan men gejjolian ]jat ynn fram hande drafe aenig Jjaera J^inga J^aes gehennd rihte habbene ah ne Jjat man him aet asnigan ]7ingan misbeode nenan his manna. And gif hit senig man deS frencisc oSSe flemisc oSSe englisc gekyjje me fore and ic him caede sone fulle bote. It may be translated thus : I, William the king greet my earls and all my thegns in those shires where Aldred the archbishop hath land upon and land within, in friendly wise. And I notify you that I will he have the honour of his bishopric and his liberty, toll and theam, within burgh and without, over his men and over his men's land upon my liberty, as full and as forward as he most fully had in Edward's days, the king my kinsman, in all things. And I will that no raan suffer to draw from him any of those things that had pertained to his right, nor that any one misuse him or his men about anything. And if any man doth so, French or Flemish or English, let it be notified before me and I will soon procure him full amends. 13. Writ of William II, directing that Thomas, archbishop of York, shall hold the land of Lavington and all his other lands with sac and soc, as fully and freely as Archbishop Aldred held them, and also those lands which the king's father gave to him. 1093-1 100. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. i, f. 62 ; pt, ii, f. 5. Pd. in Mon. Angl., viii, 1 178, n, 1 1 ; see Davis, Regesta, n. 375. Willelmus rex Anglofum^ omnibus vicecomitibus in quorum vicecomitatibus 2 Thomas archiepiscopus terras habet, salutem. Sciatis quod volo et precipio quod archiepiscopus Thomas terram suam de Launtona et omnes alias terras suas ubicumque eas habeat, ita bene et honorifice et quiete cum soca et saca et toll et team infra burgum et extra et cum omnibus aliis, habeat et 1 "Anglie"; R.M.A., ii, 5. 2 " comitatibus " ; ib. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: LIBERTIES 3 1 teneat sicut Aldredus archiepiscopus melius et honorabilius et quietius tenuit tempore regis Eadwardi et patris mei ; et ahas terras quas pater meus postea sibi dedit ita honorifice teneat sicut tempore patris mei tenuit et nuUus sit ausus ei inde injuriam ullo modo facere. Teste episcopo Dunelmensi et episcopo Lincolniensi. The manor of Lavington, in the wapentake of Beltisloe, and parts of Kesteven, co. Lincoln, was held by Ranulf, the clerk of archbishop 'Thomas I, at the Survey,' and had been the property of Ulf son of Tope in the time of King Edward. As Ulf the Constable had land here, belonging to the soc of his manor of Falkingham, which formed part of the fief of Gilbert de Gant in Domesday, the writ may have been connected with some dispute between Gant and the archbishop. The archbishop's title was, however, clear, for we read in the Clamores of Kesteven that " Archbishop Aldred purchased Lavington and Skillington with the berewick of Hardwick, in Rutlandshire, of Ulf son of Tope with his own money, which he paid to him in the presence of the wapentake men, who say they afterwards saw the king's seal (f.e. writ) by which he was reseised of these lands of which Hilbold had disseised him," The issue of this writ may have been con nected with this dispute, or with a renewal of it in the time of William II, 14. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff, and Richard son of Boson, directing that Gerard, archbishop of York, should have within his lands and those of the archbishopric, pleas in his own court concerning his moneyers and of thieves, and all the laws and customs which Archbishop Thomas I had, and certain new privileges. Easter, 11 02. Reg, Mag, Album, pt. i, f, 6^4; pt, ii, f. 5^/. Pat. R., 12 Edw. Ill, pt, iii, m, 8. Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum 0[sberto] vicecomiti et R[icardo] filio Bozonis ^ salutem. Volo et precipio ut Gerardus Eboracensis archiepiscopus in terris ecclesiarum suarum et in omni bus terris Eboracensis archiepiscopatus placita sua in curia sua habeat de monetariis suis et de latronibus et de omnibus aliis, et omnes leges et consuetudines suas et omnium ecclesiarum suarum de omnibus habeat sicut et Thomas archiepiscopus melius habuit tempore patris vel fratris mei ; et nova statuta mea de judiciis sive de placitis latronum et falsorum monetariorum exequatur et faciat^ per suam propriam justitiam in curia sua; nee ipse aliquid perdat vel ecclesia sua pro novis statutis meis, set ea ut dixi in curia sua faciat * per propriam justitiam suam secundum statuta mea. Teste R[oberto] Cestrensi episcopo, apud Wyn- t[oniam] in Paschis. The two distinct estates under the control of the archbishop are to be noted, the terra; ecclesiarum suarum, or capitular or conventual lands of ' Dom. Bk. (Rec. Com,), i, 340, c, 2, 2 "Gozonis" in error; both MSS, "Geronis," Pat, R, Pd, in Cal. Pat. R., 1338-1340, p, 166, ' ' " exequamur et finiant " ; MS, * " faciant " ; MS, 32 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS St. Peter, and the terrcE Eboracensis episcopatus, or feudal lands of the arch bishopric. The king's reference to his new statutes touching judgments, pleas of thieves or false moneyers may probably be understood of the charter of liberties' issued at his coronation on 15th August iioo. The date of this writ appears to be before i8th April 1102, when Robert de Limesey removed his see from Chester to Coventry, and after the nomi nation of Gerard, bishop of Hereford, to the archbishopric of York, after the death, on i8th November iioo, of Thomas I. If the designation of Robert, as bishop of Chester, is insufficient evidence by which to fix the posterior limit of date, that limit must be extended to Easter 1104. During the two succeeding years, Easter was spent abroad, and in 1107 at Windsor, That feast in 1108 is not probable, although possible. Henry held his Easter court in 1 102 at Winchester ; consequently that was the most hkely occasion for the issue of this writ. 15. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff, and the barons of Yorkshire, directing them to permit Gerard, archbishop of York, to enjoy the customs and rights which his predecessors had in the time of William I and William II, Given at Bushley (co. Worcester). 1100-1108, Reg, Mag. Album, pt, ii, f. %d. Henricus rex Anglorum Osb[erto] vicecomiti et baronibus suis de Euerwykscyre Francis et Anglis salutem, Sciatis quod volo et precipio quod Gerardus archiepiscopus ita bene et honorifice teneat et habeat omnes consuetudines suas et recti- tudines in omnibus sicut unquam sui antecessores melius habuerint in tempore patris vel fratris mei, et omnes terras suas cum ipsis consuetudinibus similiter teneat, Testibus, R[oberto] episcopo Lincolniensi et comite de Mell[ento], apud Biselegam. 16. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff (of York and Lincoln), direct ing him to cause Gerard, archbishop (ofYork), to hold his lands in Osbert's sheriffwicks with the same liberties and customs which these lands possessed when the king gave him the arch bishopric, and likewise touching the lands which the king afterwards gave him, to hold as fully as his predecessor held them, 1100-1108. Reg, Mag. Album, pt. i, f. 63. Henricus rex Anglorum ^ Osberto vicecomiti salutem. Precipio tibi ut facias tenere Gerardo archiepiscopo totas terras quas^ habet in vicecomitatibus tuis cum eisdem libertatibus et con suetudinibus quas terre ille habebant die qua ego ei dedi archi- episcopatum et simihter precipio de terris illis quas ego ei postea dedi, ut ita bene et honorifice eas teneat sicuti antecessor ejus 1 Stubbs, Select Chart, (ed. 1870), 95 ; Roger of Wendover, s. a. iioo. 2 "Anglie"; MS. = "suas"; MS, archbishop's FEE : LIBERTIES ^^ unquam melius tenuit. T[este episcopo] de Linc[olnia], apud Romesi. A charter of Henry I, attested by Osbert the sheriff, bears date at Romsey in the fifth year of the king's coronation, Mr, Salter considers that the date of issue was in February or March, 1105,' That is probably the date of this writ. 1 7. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff (of York and Lincoln), directing him that the land of Archbishop Thomas II shall only pay such geld as it used to pay in the time of Thomas I. 1108-1114, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, iii, f, 7od. H[enricus] rex Anglorum Os[berto] vicecomiti salutem. Pro- hibeo ne terra Thome archiepiscopi geldet aliter quam solita fuit geldare in tempore Thome archiepiscopi [predecessoris] sui. Teste Nig[ello] de Albani, apud Wintoniam. 18. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff, Nigel de Aubigny, and the barons of Yorkshire, commanding that Thomas II, archbishop of York, shall fully enjoy the rights which his predecessors had, as he commanded by other writs, and as he granted the same rights to Archbishop Gerard by his writ. 1 108— 1 114. Reg, Mag. Album, pt. i, f, 6sd. Henricus rex Angl[orum] Os[berto] vicecomiti et Nigello * de Albeneio et omnibus baronibus Francis et Anglis de Euerwic- scira, salutem. Volo et precipio ut Thomas Eborac[ensis] archiepiscopus habeat plenarie omnes rectitudines sicut ante cessores ejus melius habuerunt et sicut precepi per alia brevia mea et sicut eas concessi Girardo archiepiscopo per breve meum. T[este] Cancellar[io], apud Suttonam. The place of issue may be Sutton Courtney, co. Berk. A charter of Henry I to St. Albans, attested by Nigel de Aubigny, was issued at " Suthtona." " 19. Writ (of Henry I), issued by Roger, bishop of Sahsbury (the chancellor), directing the foresters of Yorkshire to permit Arch bishop Thurstan and his men to have their easements and neces saries in the underwoods of the archbishopric, which the king has put into his forest. H14-1135. Reg, Mag, Album, pt, iii, f. 14. R[ogerus] episcopus Sar[isberiensis] forestariis regis de Ebor[aci]scira salutem. Dimittite habere Thurstino archiepiscopo ' Eng. Hist. Rev., xxvi, 489, ^ .1 Noting " ; MS, ' Cal. Chart. R., iii, 19. C 34 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Eboracensi et hominibus suis omnia aisiamenta sua [et] necessaria sua in nemoribus archiepiscopatus que rex posuit in forestam suam. Apud Westmonasterium ; per breve regis. 20. Writ of Stephen, notifying his ministers that he has granted to Thurstan, archbishop of York, in fee, 7 bovates in Cawood. 1135-1140. Reg. Mag, Album, pt. iii, f. 73 ; pt. iv, f. 21. S[tephanus] rex Angl[orum] justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et baronibus et ministris, salutem. Sciatis quia dedi et concessi Turstino archiepiscopo Eboracensi in feodo et hereditate septem bovatas terre in Cawode quas habui et bene et in pace et quiete teneat. T[estibus] episcopo Carl[eolensi] Adel[waldo] et R[oberto] de Ver, apud Westm[onasterium]. 21. Writ of Stephen to all ministers in whose bailiwicks WilUam, arch bishop of York, has lands, direcring them to keep and uphold the archbishop's lands and not to suffer anything to be taken therefrom save by the archbishop ; anything wrongfully taken after he was made archbishop to be returned to him. 1142-1147, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, iii, f. T2d. ; pt. iv, f. 21. S[tephanus] rex Anglorum justitiariis, baronibus, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis in quorum potestate vel balliva Willelmus archiepiscopus Eboracensis habet terras vel tenuras salutem. Precipio vobis quod custodiatis et manuteneatis [terras] et omnes tenuras predicti archiepiscopi nee patiamini quod aliquis quicquam inde capiat nisi per eum. Et si quid inde captum est injuste postquam ipse effectus est archiepiscopus totum ei reddi facialis, ne super hoc audiam inde clamorem. Teste A[lexandro] episcopo, apud Lincolniam. 22. Writ of Henry II to his ministers of Lincolnshire, directing that Roger, archbishop of York, shall hold his lands as fully and well, with sac, soc, tol, team and infangenthef, as any of his pre decessors held them in the time of Henry I. 11 55-11 58, Reg, Mag. Album, pt. i, 66 ; pt. ii, f. 5. Henricus rex Anglorum* et dux Normann[orum] et Aquit- [anorum] et comes And[egavorum] justiciariis et vic[ecomiti] et ministris suis de Lincolscire salutem. Volo et firmiter precipio quod Rogerus Eboracensis archiepiscopus teneat omnes terras suas ita bene et in pace et libere et quiete cum soca et saca et toll ' " Anglie ' ; MS. archbishop's FEE : LIBERTIES 35 et theam et infangeneth[eof] et cum omnibus aliis libertatibus et consuetudinibus suis sicut unquam aliquis predecessorum suorum eas melius, liberius et quietius tenuit tempore regis Henrici avi mei. T[estibus], T[heobaldo] Cant[uariensi] archiepiscopo et R[oberto] Lincol[niensi] episcopo et T[homa] canc[ellario], apud Lond[oniam].23. Writ of Henry II to the sheriff and his bailiffs of Yorkshire, pro hibiting them from putting Roger, archbishop of York, in any plea touching his demesne, or any tenement held by him of the king in chief, save before the king. ^,1170-1181. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 83d. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andeg[avorum] vicecomiti Eboracensi et ballivis suis salutem. Prohibeo vobis ne R[ogerus] archi episcopus Eboracensis in placitum ponatur de ahquo dominico suo, et nominatim de aliquo tenemento quod de me teneat in capite, nisi coram me. Teste Willelmo filio Ald[eHni]. Datum apud Wint[oniam]. A similar writ was issued simultaneously to the sheriff of Northumber land and his bailiffs. 24. Similar writ to all justices, sheriffs, and ministers in England, in favour of Roger, archbishop of York, to take effect from Mid- Lent Sunday when a (general) council ought to have been held in London. 11 70-1 181.* Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 83. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes And[egavorum] justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris suis totius Anglie salutem. Precipio vobis quod R[ogerus] archiepiscopus Eboracensis non ponatur in placitum de aliquo tenemento suo quod tenuit in dominico suo die dominica in media Quadragesime quando concilium celebrari debuit Lund[onie]. Teste Ricardo thesaurario, apud West monasterium. 25. Feoffment made by Thomas II, archbishop of York, to Herbert the chamberlain and his son of Londesborough with Towthorpe, Wiverthorpe with Helperthorpe, the two Luttons, i carucate in Thirkleby, 3 carucates in Sherburn, 3 carucates in Birdsall, 5 carucates in Mowthorpe, i carucate in " Ulkiltorp," 4 carucates in Groom, in Cowlam the church with ^ carucate, a house in ' Perhaps in 1172, when Henry was weather-bound at 'Wexford. 36 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Beverley, in York the church of St. John in Ogleforth with certain land, and the lands in Gloucestershire which Hermer and Turchetel held; for the service of 3 knights. 1108-1114. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. i, f. 68a?. ; pt. iii, f, ^d. Thomas Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus hominibus suis et amicis salutem. Notum vobis facio quod ego dedi domino Herberto camerario et filio ejus in feodum Landenes- burgh cum Toletorp, Wiveretorp cum Helprethorp et duabus Luttunis, in Turgisleby unam carucatam terre, in Scireburn iii carucatas, in Brideshale iii carucatas, in Muletorp v carucatas, in Ulkiltorp unam carucatam, in Croun iv carucatas, in Collum ecclesiam cum dimidia carucata, in Beverlic unam domum, in Eboraco ecclesiam Sancti Johannis in Ugleford et terram ab ecclesia usque ad portam inter viam et fossatum, in Gloeces- trescira terras quas tenuerunt Hermerus et Turchetillus. Propter hee trium militum servitium michi debet. Hujus rei testes sunt Robertus Sancti Johannis prepositus, Willelmus Baiocensis, Hugo de Pinconio, canonici^ Sancti Petri; Herbertus filius Alberici, Nigellus prepositus archiepiscopi Eboracensis, Willelmus mares- callus et homines Stephani comitis, scilicet Hermerus, Bernardus vicecomes de Richemund et Piscis nepos ejus. Val[ete].''^ The feoffee was Herbert son of Aubry, who attested this charter, and is named as feoffee of the archbishop of 4 carucates in Lissington, co. Line.,'' which he held at the Survey. As Herbert son of Albri he held 7 carucates in Lissington with the members at the time of the Lindsey survey.' Hermer the man of Stephen, count of Britanny, was the donor to Selby of land in Kelfield,'' Nigel, the reeve or provost of the archbishop, was the ancestor of the family of Huddleston, He gave Hillam to Selby. 26. Grant by Herbert, son of Herbert, to the canons of Nostell, of the church of Weaverthorpe, for the support of their guest-house which church William, treasurer of York, the grantor's brother, first gave to the canons in alms, with the consent of archbishop Thurstan, 1114-1121. Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 134^^ (old p. 330). Herbertus filius Herberti universis sancte ecclesie fidehbus salutem. Notum sit universitati vestre me caritatis intuitu et pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum concessisse, dedisse, et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostl[ai] et canonicis regularibus ibidem Deo servientibus ecclesiam de Wivertorp, integre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, habendam et tenendam ad eorum et hospitum suorum sustentationem, in liberam, puram et perpetuam 1 There is a slightly different copy of this feoffment in Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 361^ from St. Mary's Tower documents. 2 Testa, 338. 3 Greenstreet, op. cit., m. 21. * Chartul. of Selby, n. 601. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : WEAVERTHORPE 37 elemosinam, solutam et quietam ex omni servitio seculari; quam scilicet ecclesiam de Wivertorp cum omnibus pertinentiis suis Willelmus frater meus, Eboracensis thesaurarius, jam dicte ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi et prefatis canonicis in puram et per petuam elemosinam prius dedit, concessione venerabilis Thurstini Eboracensis archiepiscopi, et in ejus presentia et totius capituli beati Petri Eboracensis. Hujus testes sunt, etc. 27. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the gift made by William, treasurer of the church of York, and Herbert his brother, to the church of St. Oswald (Nostell), of the church of Weaverthorpe. 1114-1121. Chartul. of Nostell; Vesp. E. xix, f. 1341/ (old p. 330). Turstinus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus successoribus suis in Eboracensi ecclesia canonice substituendis et ejusdem ecclesie parochianis, clericis et laicis, salutem. Con cedo donum quod fecit Willelmus ecclesie nostre thesaurarius et Herbertus frater ejus ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi : scilicet ecclesiam de Wivertorp', quam idem tenebant de feodo Sancti Petri et nostro, Inde sunt testes, etc. 28. Confirmation by William, archbishop of York, to the canons of Nostell, of the church of Weaverthorpe, which he gave when he was treasurer of York ; and notification that Adelwald, bishop of Carlisle, has contritely surrendered the priorship of the church of St. Oswald, which he had for many years held in his own hand, and has granted licence to the canons to elect a prior ; whereupon they have elected from amongst themselves dom. Sanard and presented him to the grantor and chapter of York, who hereby confirm his election. 1153- Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 134^ (old p. 330). Willelmus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus quam futuris eternam in Domino salutem. Noverit universitas vestra nos dedisse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostla et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, caritatis intuitu, ecclesiam de Wivertorp cum omnibus pertinentiis suis que est de feodo beati Petri, tempore quo eram ecclesie Sancti Petri thesaurarius, in presentia Thurstini venerabilis ejusdem ecclesie tunc archiepiscopi et totius ejusdem ecclesie capituli, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ad eorum sustentationem et causa hospitalitatis fovende. Ut autem hee donatio rata maneat et inconcussa ecclesiam prenominatam pre- dictis canonicis confirmamus et presens scriptum tanquam potens archiepiscopus sigilli nostri munimine corroboramus. Quod etiam ad multorum notitiam pervenire congruum duximus, hterarum 33 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS monimentis mandare provida deliberatione decrevimus. Noverit igitur presens etas omniumque secutura posteritas quod Adelloldus Carliolensis episcopus prioratum ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi, quam per multos annos in manu sua tenuerat, corde compunctus sponte dimisit et canonicis ejusdem loci licentiam et libertatem eligendi sibi priorem concessit ; cujus consiho et aminiculo sufFulti elegerunt de medio fratrum dominum Sanardum, virum honestum, scientia et vita preclarum, et electum nobis et capitulo Eboracensi pre- sentaverunt; quem benigne in priorem suscepimus et eorum electionem presenti nostra carta confirmavimus. Volumus itaque ut nullus eis injuriam vel contumeliam super prefata ecclesia vel eorum electione facere presumat. Si quis vero contra paginam nostram ahquid attemptare presumpserit, maledictionem Beati Petri et nostram se noverit incursurum. Hiis, etc. 29. Notification by Robert, dean, and the chapter of St, Peter, York, that John Belesme, treasurer and archdeacon of the church of York, by precept of Roger, archbishop, and upon the presenta tion of the canons of St, Oswald, has instituted Walter, a clerk, to the church of Weaverthorpe. 1154-1x63. Chartul. of Nostell, Vesp. E. xix, f. I34d. R[obertus] decanus et capitulum ecclesie Sancti Petri Ebora censis omnibusque ^ videntibus et audientibus has literas salutem. Noverit universitas vestra nos testificari quod Johannes Belesm', thesaurarius et archidiaconus existens ecclesie nostre, ex precepto R[ogeri] archiepiscopi nostri et per presentationem canonicorum Sancti Oswaldi, Walterum clericum in ecclesiam de Wivertorp' que tunc vacabat canonice instituit. John Talvace, here named "Belesme," was appointed treasurer in 11 54, and retained office until appointed bishop of Poitiers in 1163. Apparently he was also archdeacon of Nottingham. 30. Notification by John, bishop of the church of Poitiers, to Roger archbishop, Robert dean, and the chapter of York, that he knows not what has been done about the church of Weaver thorpe since he enjoyed the office of treasurer of York, but that it will be remembered that the canons of Nostell often re quested that Walter of Weaverthorpe might be accepted, seeing that they had the right of presentation to the church of Weaver thorpe, and that at the archbishop's mandate he instituted the said Walter to that church. 1163-1177. Chartul. of Nostell, Vesp. E. xix, f. 1 340?. Venerabili domino ac patri R[ogero] Dei gratia Eboracensis ecclesie archiepiscopo et R[oberto] decano totique ejusdem ecclesie 1 sic. MS. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : WEAVERTHORPE 39 capitulo J[ohannes] eadem gratia Pictaviensis ecclesie humilis sacerdos salutem et sincere dilectionis affectum. Sicut injustum est quod falsum est asserere, ita et impium est cum res dici exigit quod verum est reticere. Nolo autem vestram latere dilectionem quid super ecclesia de Wivertorp, cum officio thesaurarii apud vos fungerer, actum sit. Meminisse equidem potest vestra, domine archiepiscope, discretio quod canonici Sancti Oswaldi presentia vestra et nostra sepius adierunt, pos- tulantes quatinus Walterum de Wivertorp' in personatum illius ecclesie que tunc vacabat reciperis eo quod jus representandi clericum in illam ecclesiam haberent. Ego vero, cum vobis quod cum reciperetis complacuisset, de mandato vestro predictum Walterum in personatum prenominate ecclesie representantibus eum predictis canonicis Sancti Oswaldi institui, et in corporalem possessionem ejusdem ecclesie a ministerialibus meis induci pre cepi ; salva tamen pensione annuatim constituta, quam inde canonici Sancti Oswaldi recipere debent. Hujus autem, etc. 31. Notification by Stephen to the archbishop of York and to those in whose bishopric and bailiwick William, treasurer of York, the king's chaplain, has churches, of his confirmation to the said William of the churches which he holds of the fee of Herbert, his brother, namely the churches of Weaverthorpe and Londes- brough, that of Clare (co. Suffolk ?) with its chapels and that of Stanton (co. Suffolk?), with land and tithes, to hold freely and well, as his father and Herbert, his brother, gave them to him, and as the charter of Henry I testifies, 1 136-1 139. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f, 73, Another copy, ib., pt, iv, f, 21. Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, p. 1 196, n. no. S[tephanus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et epis- copis et baronibus et justiciariis in quorum episcopatu et balliva Willelmus thesaurarius Eboracensis, capellanus meus, habet ecclesias salutem. Sciatis me concessisse ipsi Willelmo ecclesias quas tenet de feodo Herberti fratris sui cum terris et consue tudinibus et omnibus . rebus eisdem pertinentibus, scilicet eccle siam de Wjrverthorp et ecclesiam de Lonesburgh ^ et ecclesiam de Clera cum capellis ei pertinentibus et ecclesiam de Staynton,^ cum terris et decimis omnibus et rebus eis pertinentibus. [Et] ^ volo et precipio quod bene et in pace et honorifice teneat sicut pater ejus et frater Herbertus eas ei dederunt et concesserunt et sicut carta regis Henrici testatur. Testibus [Audoeno] episcopo Ebroicensi * et Johanne episcopo Sag[iensi] et R[oberto] de Veer et W[illelmo] Martel, apud Eboracum.^ ' " Loenesburgh '¦ ; pt. iv, f. 21. ' "Stanton"; ii. ^ Added, j^, ' " archiepiscopo Ebor." ; MS, " G " added before " archiep," ; ii., pt, iv, f, 2id. 6 "Ebor,"; MSS. 40 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS If we may assume that this confirmation was issued at York (and not at Evreux), the first witness was probably Audin, bishop of Evreux, brother of archbishop Thurstan,^ He was in attendance upon Henry I at his death " and may have come over to England immediately afterwards to attend the obsequies at Reading, This conjecture depends upon evidence that Audin was in England in the early months of 1136, when Stephen was at York during his visit to the north. Stephen's confirmation to Fountains purports to have been attested by Audin of Evreux and John of S6es and to have been issued at York early in 1 136, 32. Notification by Stephen, son of Herbert the chamberlain, ad dressed to archbishop Roger, of his confirmation of the gift which William de Scares has made to the abbey of St, Mary, Thornton, of the church of Acklam (co, York). 1154-^.1170. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. 4d. Rogero Dei gratia archiepiscopo et capitulo Beati Petri Ebora censis et omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Stephanus filius Herberti camerarii regis Stephani,^ salutem. Notum sit tam futuris quam presentibus me concessisse et presenti carta con firmasse illam donationem quam Willelmus de Scures fecit ecclesie Beate Marie de Thorneton de ecclesia de Acclum et quicquid juris vel advocationis in eadem ecclesia de Acclum habuit,* in perpetuam et liberam et quietam elemosinam ecclesie predicte Beate Marie de Thorneton, et confirmavi et concessi et pro salute anime mee et omnium parentum meorum tam vivorum quam mortuorum. Hiis testibus, [blank] de Saili, Ricardo filio archi- diaconi de Lincoln[ia], Walkelino de Eboraco, Ailberum de Dalton. 33. Grant by William, son of Hugh de Bridessale, to the convent of Watton of 2 bovates of the fee of Herbert son of Herbert in Birdsall, lying next the land which the nuns and brethren have of the fee of Patrie de Ryedale. c.ii-]s,~c.iig^. Lord Middleton's deeds at Wollaton Hall. Pd. in Hist. MSS. Com. Rep. (1911), p, 22. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Willelmus filius Hugonis de Bridssale salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse consensu et assensu Juliane sponse mee et Willelmi heredis mei et aliorum heredum meorum Deo et Beate Marie et conventui de Wattun, in liberam et quietam et perpetuam elemosinam duas bovatas terre in territorio de Bredessale sine tofto cum pastura et omnibus pertinentiis, illas videlicet bovatas que sunt de feudo Herberti fiUi Herberti et jacent propinquiores terre eorum quam habent de feudo Patricii 1 Fasti Eior., 170, note "t." ; Round, Cal. of Docs., France, -a. 1459. ^ Orderic (ed. Le Prevost), v, 51. ' " Scotie " ; MS., perhaps for " Stephani." « " Habui " ; MS. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: ACKLAM, BIRDSALL 4 1 de Ridale, faciendo michi et heredibus meis liberum forinsecum servitium tantummodo quantum pertinet ad terram illam cum acciderit de feudo unde sex carrucate terre faeiunt servitium unius militis; et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus hanc pre- dictam terram prefato conventui contra omnes homines per pre dictum servitium de omnibus rebus in perpetuum. His testibus, Rogero de Bavent, Waltero de Bovintun, Gileberto de Bridessale, Waltero de Grimest[un], Willelmo de Berevilla, Ricardo de Helperthorp, Radulfo Wacelin, Roberto de Helperthorp, Thoma filio Joleni, Godefrido Talun, Willelmo de Thorgrimthorp, Paulino de Bozhale. Equestrian seal. Legend : -f sigillvm willelmi de BRIdesal. Herbert P'itz-Herbert, tenant of the archbishop, succeeded his brother, Robert Fitz-Herbert the chamberlain, upon the latter's death without issue in 1 165.1 In the following year he was returned as holding 3 knights' fees under the archbishop,^ He died in 1204. The 2 bovates given to Watton were held of him by William, son of Hugh de Bridesale, as part of a knight's fee consisting of 6 carucates of land. The archbishop's holding in Birdsall consisted at the Survey of 2\ carucates in the soc of Weaver thorpe,' Afterwards the archbishop acquired all or part of 3 carucates there which Ulchil the king's thegn held T,R,E, and at the Survey,* Gilbert de Bridesale occurs in the Pipe Rolls for 1167 and 1176 ; Patrie de Ryedale from 1176 to 1209; Walter de Bovington was the seneschal of the abbot of St. Mary's, York, from circa 1 180 to the end of the century and perhaps later ; Godfrey Talun and Alice his wife, and Thomas son of Joscelin, owed money to the Jew Aaron in 1191,^ This charter is difficult to date, but it seems to. belong to the period 1175-1195, 34, Notitia of a grant by Mabel de Stuteville (wife of Adam de Multhorp) to the canons of Kirkham, of an oxgang of land in Mowthorp, Chartul, of Kirkham ; Fairfax MS, 7, fol, 13. /Carta Mabilie de Stutevilla facta priori et conventui de Kirkby de una bovata terre in Multhorp quam emit de Roberto filio Roberti de Brydsale ; tenendam et habendam dictis canonicis imperpetuum in libera, pura et quieta elemosina. 35. Grant by Hugh de Lelay, for the soul of Christiana his wife, to the canons of St. Peter's, York, of the town of Baildon, with the chief messuage. 1208-1217. Reg. Mag. Album, pt, ii, f, yid. Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit Hugo de Lelay eternam in Domino salutem. Noverit 1 Pipe R., II Hen. II, 43. He was living in 1165, but the carta of 1166 show that Herbert Fitz-Herbert had then succeeded him. 2 RedBk.,j^i3. 3 V. C. H. Yorks,u, 212. « ib., 287. « Pipe R., 3 Ric. I, Yorks. 42 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS universitas vestra me divini amoris intuitu et pro animabus omnium antecessorum et successorum meorum et pro anima Christiane uxoris mee contuHsse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus totam villam de Baildon cum capitali mesuagio et cum omnibus aliis pertin entiis suis sine ahquo retenemento, in puram, liberam, et per petuam elemosinam et quietam ab omni exactione et consuetudine seculari. Et ego pro me et heredibus meis juravi super altare Sancti Petri quod ego et heredes mei elemosinam dicte ville contra omnes homines warantizabimus et defendemus imperpetuum sicut puram elemosinam ; et omne forinsecum servitium quantum ad predictam villam de Baildon pertinet ex aliis terris meis ad- quietabo. Et in hujus rei testimonium presentem cartam sigillo meo signatam super altare Sancti Petri optuli. Hiis testibus, Hamone thesaurario Eboracensi, Johanne cancellario, magistro Johanne Romano, Petro de Capella, Nicholao, Gilberto clerico, capellanis, Johanne de Toueton clerico, Matheo de Malapalude, Alano fratre ejus, David, Ricardo clerico, Helya Pulayn, Adam Biscop, Waltero de Revestiario, Willelmo de Tumba, et multis aliis. By another charter, attested by much the same body of witnesses, the grantor gave a moiety of the town of Baildon with the chief messuage,^ 36. Notification by Roger, archbishop of York, of the settlement of a dispute between him and Gervase (de Bretton), his man, where by it is agreed that whereas Gervase used to hold i carucate in (South) Milford and half the town of Wistow, the grantor has given him 12 bovates in Burton (Salmon) and 4 bovates in the town called Poole, in exchange for his right in the above-named tenements ; and confirmation of 4 bovates in Burton (Salmon) which Gervase held before the grantor's time ; to hold those other 16 bovates for a 4th part of a knight's fee. 11 54-1163. Reg, Mag. Album, pt. iii, f. 9. R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus successoribus suis salutem. Ad notitiam vestram venire volumus qualiter nos et Gervasius homo noster composuerimus super controversia que inter nos vertebatur, et ut vobis plenius in- notescat summatim actionem exponere curavimus. Gervasius tenebat in Milefordia unam carucatam terre et dimidiam villam de Wikestowe. Nos vero utrumque de jure ad dominium nostrum, hominibus nostris nobis hoc suggerentibus, ipso tamen negante, contendebamus pertinere. Ut tamen utilitati et paci et ecclesie nostre inposterum consuleremus, concessimus antedicto Gervasio duodecim bovatas terre in Brettona et quatuor bovatas in villa 1 Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 7ld. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: BURTON SALMON 43 que vocatur Pol pro jure quod dicebat se habere in carucata de Meleford et in medietate de Wichestowe; ita quod si forte aliquando emergent de ilia medietate de Wichstowe calumpnia, pro posse suo ipsam medietatem ecclesie Eboracensi waran- tizabit. Quatuor quoque bovatas terre quas ipse Gervasius in Bretton ante tempora nostra tenebat ipsi confirmavimus. Ante- dictas vero duodecim bovatas de Bretton et quatuor in Pol concessimus ei libere tenendas pro quarta parte unius militis in perpetuam hereditatem ipsi et heredibus suis possidendas presenti carta confirmavimus ; quod tanto magis debet stabile et firmum permanere quanto in hoc utilitati ecclesie constat provisum. Si quis au'tem compositionem istam aliquando solvere attemptaverit liceat Gervasio ad jus quod habebat in carucata de Meleford et in medietate de Wichstowe sine prejudicio redire. Hujus com- positionis testes sunt Gilbertus fihus Nigelli, Hugo filius Clamaheu, Robertus filius Hugonis, Willelmus fihus Bernardi, Ricardus filius Hugonis, Paganus de la Landa et Willelmus filius ejus, Radulfus de Gaiteford, Hugo de Cramanvilla, Johannes Letold[i], Petrus camerarius, Johannes thesaurarius Eboracensis. Gervase de Bretton held of the archbishop in 1166 a 3rd part of a knight's fee of new feoffment^ The excess of service in 1166 was doubtless in respect of the 4 bovates in Burton Salmon, which Gervase de Bretton had held before Roger was appointed archbishop. Many of the witnesses were military tenants of the archbishop : Gilbert son of Nigel was lord of Huddleston ; Hugh son of Clamahoth was lord of Steeton and was suc ceeded before 1 163 by Malger de Stiveton, his son; Robert son of Hugh may have been Robert de Muschamp ; William son of Bernard belonged to the Ripon district ; Richard son of Hugh was lord of Lotherton, Pain de la Lande was lord of Micklefield and in Lincolnshire held lands of the archbishop in North and South Witham. 37. Grant by Roger, archbishop of York, to William son of Aluric (baron of Dilston, Northumb,), of the laund of * Eskenig gefeles,'^ with common of pasture like others of that neigh bourhood ; to hold for 5J-. yearly and coming to pleas (at Hexham) when summoned. 1154-^.1160. Reg, Mag, Album, pt. iii, f. ^d. R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus hominibus Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis nos donasse Willelmo filio Alurici et heredibus suis landam de Eskeniggefeles et communem pasturam sicut ceteri vicini qui de nobis tenent circumquaque, habendam^ de nobis et successoribus libere et jure hereditario pro quin que solidis per annum perpetuo tenendam, ab omnibus aliis consuetudinibus liberam preter quod veniet ad placita cum convenienter summonitus fuerit sicut ceteri liberi ' Red Bk. of Exch., 415, - Perhaps Eshells, near Dilston. 3 "habent": MS. 44 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS homines nostri facient. Reddet autem predictus Willelmus et heredes sui antedictos quinque solidos ad festum Sancti Martini . Hiis testibus, R[icardo] priore de Estoldham, 0[sberto] Arundell canonico Beverlacensi, Johanne Letoldi canonico Eboracensi, Wil lelmo capellano, P[etro] de Carcassona, Laurentio de Blacaham, clericis archiepiscopi ; hiis militibus : Willelmo de Clarofago, Adam de Tindale, Joel de Coleburge, Walef filio Alden',i Ultredo ^ filio Bertrami, Cosp[atricio], Hamel' ; hiis pueris : ^ Willelmo de Gramavilla, Willelmo de Bidum, Matheo de Runcerolis, Gocelino serviente archiepiscopi, Utredo filio Aldredi. 38. Certificate of Roger, archbishop of York, of the knights holding of him fees of old feoffment of the time when Henry I was alive and dead and of those holding of new feoffment since the death of Henry I, and of those knights' fees upon his demesne. 1166, Lib, Rubeus de Scaccario, f, 117^, Pd, in Red Bk., 412, Amantissimo domino suo H[enrico] Dei gratia regi Anglorum et duci Normannorum et Aquitannorum [et] comiti Andegavorum, suus Rogerus eadem gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, apostolice sedis legatus, salutem. Precepit dignitas vestra omnibus fidelibus vestris clericis et laicis qui de vobis tenent in capite in Ebor- ac[i]sira ut mandent vobis per literas suas extra sigillum pen- dentes quot milites * quisquis ^ habeat de veteri feffamento de tempore regis [Henrici] avi vestri s[cihcet] de die et anno quo ipse fuit vivus et mortuus et quot habeat de novo feodamento' feffatos post mortem bone memorie avi vestri ejusdem ; et quot feoda militum sunt super dominium uniuscujusque ; et omnium illorum nomina tam de novo feffamento quam de veteri feffatorum sint' in illo brevi scripta quia vui tis quod si aliqui ibi sunt qui vobis nondum fecerunt ligantiam et quorum nomina non sunt scripta in rotulo vestro quod infra dominicam primam xP^ ligantiam vobis faciant. Quorum ego unus jussioni vestre per omnia subjectus cum omni diligentia investigavi in tenemento meo prout brevitas temporis passa est et presenti scripto vobis domino meo significo, Inprimis ergo sciatis domine quod super dominium archiepiscopatus Eboracensis nullum feodum est militis quoniam tot habemus feffatos mihtes per quos aquietavimus omne servitium quod vobis debemus sicut et predecessores nostri fecerunt et plures etiam quam vobis debeamus habemus sicut ex presenti subscriptione cognoscere potestis ; antecesso'res enim nostri, non pro necessitate servitii quod debent, sed quia cognatis et servientibus suis providere volebant, plures quam debebant 1 Perhaps " Aldevi," 2 sic. 3 " pm's" or " pui's" ; MS. « " mihtes fefatos " ; Lib, Niger, = " quisque " ; ib. « " fefamento " ; ib. " sunt " ; ii. 8 ig_ .. before the first Sunday in Lent," ARCHBISHOPS FEE: THE KNIGHTS 45 regi feodaverunt. Nomina autem feffatorum de tempore Henrici regis hee sunt : comes Willelmus Albemarlie tenet feodum iij mihtum ; ^ Henricus de Lascy ij milites ; ^ Rogerus de Monbray * iiijtam partem militis;* Herbertus filius Herberti iij milites;* Gilbertus filius Nigelli ij mihtes ; * Paganus de Landa iij milites ; ' Malgerus ^ filius Hugonis j mihtem ; ^ Ricardus filius Hugonis j militem ; 1° Willelmus de Bella Aqua j militem ; ^^ Robertus Morin ij milites ; ^^ Gilbertus filius Herberti ij milites ; ^^ Hugo de Mus champ ij milites ; ^* Walterus de Aencurt ij milites ; ^* Robertus Mansel j militem ; ^^ Robertus filius Wiardi dimidium militem ; ^' Petrus de Perintone dimidium militem ; ^* Hugo de Verly iiij milites ; ^^ Willelmus Cokerel j militem ; ^° Thomas de Heverhing- ham ij milites et dimidium ; ^^ Simon Wahart j militem ; ^^ Radulfus de Nowewica dimidium militem ; ^^ Robertus Poer dimidium mihtem ; ^* Walterus de Dentone dimidiam partem militis ; ^* Robertus filius Hugonis iiij'^™ partem militis ; ^^ Willelmus de Lubbehou dimidium militem ; ^^ Alexander de Neweby iiij" partes dimidii militis;^* Herebertus de Merchintone iiij''^'" partem militis; ^* Petrus de Belingce j militem ; ^"^ Ohverus Angevinus j militem ; ^^ Willelmus de Pantone j militem ; ^- Thomas filius Auberti iiij'*"' partem militis ; ^^ Aliz de Molescrot iiij'^™ partem militis ; ^* Thomas filius Hervei j militem ; ^^ Benedictus de Sculecote viij^"! partem militis;^* Bernardus de Cotingeh[am] iiij*" partem militis;^' Leuredus xiij""" partem militis : ^^ Johannes de Melsa viij^'" partem militis ; ^® Yvo iiij*"' partem militis ; *" Serlo de Pouel iij^"" partem 1 Kirkiy's Quest, 387, 389, 2 ^^^^ ^gj, 3 c' Molbrai " ; Lib, Niger. * Kirkiys Quest, 387. ^ ii., 389. * In Huddleston ; ii., 383. ' ii., 384, 396. In Micklefield 2 fees ; Red Bk., 491. ' " Malgiers" ; MS, ° In Steeton Hall and Thorp Willoughby ; Kirkiys Quest, 383, 1° In Lotherton ; ii. '"¦ In Burn, co, York, J f, : in Kirklington and Normanton, co. Nott,, \ f, ; ii., 387, 399- 1^ In Lumby, J f. ; in Churchdown, co, Glouc, i\ f, ; ib., 384, 396, '3 In Rigsby and the members, co. Line. ; ib., 393 ; Red Bk., 492. 1* In S, Muskham, co, Nott,, I f. ; in Dowsby, co. Line, I f,; Kirkby's Quest, 386, 395- '^ In Burnby, co. York, l f, ; in Horbling and Billingbrough, co. Line, I f, ; li., 390, 395- ^* In Tur Langton, co, Leic. ; ii., 385. ¦" Perhaps in co. Glouc. " In Purton, CO, Glouc; ib., 396, '" In Swine and 'Winstead, i f, ; in co. Line, 3 f. ; ii., 389, 393, 2° In Great Colden ; ib., 389, ^i /^^^ jgg^ jgQ. ^nd N, Leverton, co, Nott. 22 ib., 387-8, 2' In Nunwick; ii., 387, 2* Burley in 'Wharfedale ; ib., 389, "s if,_ 2* Perhaps in Lindley or Farnley; ii., 389, Or possibly Rob, s, Hugh de Muschamp, " In Lubbenham, co, Leic, ; ii., 386, " ^^.^ .gg. 29 ib. ^o ii., 395, 'i In Tetiord, co. Line, ii., 394. '^ ib. 3' Perliaps in Beningworth, co, Linc,,2'i5., 395, '* ii., 388, '5 In 'Wauldby ; ii., 388, " ii. " ii., 389, '* In South Milford and Bonvill (Lennerton) ; Reg. Gray, 230, "' In Sutton in Holderness ; Kirkiy's Quest, 389, " Ivo de Burton held land in S. Burton ; ii., 388. 46 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS militis.^ Post mortem vero regis H[enrici] feffati sunt: Petrus pincerna de feodo dimidii militis ; ^ Petrus camerarius de xx* parte militis ; ^ Galfridus de Burtone de xij* parte militis ; * Gervasius de Bretone de iij* parte militis.* Et quoniam domine ex hiis sunt quidam a quibus plus servitii exigo quam ipsi modo faciant, alii vero detinent quedam que ad mensam archiepiscopi et dominium et non ad ipsos pertinere dicuntur, rogo suppliciter ne inscriptio ista mihi vel successoribus meis nocere possit quominus jus ecclesie recuperare possimus vel retinere. Valeat dominus meus. Et preter predictos milites : Turstanus de Lechamtone feodum dimidii militis ; ® Gilbertus de Miners iij*" partem militis ; ' Werri de Marinis iij'^'" partem militis ; * Willelmus de Scures dimidiam partem militis ; ^ Willelmus Pallefrei j militem ; ^^ Willelmus de Bella Aqua et Ricardus de Crochetone iiij'*"" partem militis.^^ The possessions of the see of York consisted of: (a) the demesne lands set apart for the benefit and support of the archbishop ; (b) lands granted to knights, ministers, free tenants and others to provide the mihtary service due to the crown from the archbishop's barony, for the support of the many officers of the archbishopric, and the reward of those who had done good service ; (c) churches and lands set apart for the dean and chapter, for their support and the fabric of the minster and other buildings ; (d) churches and lands set apart for the support of the (i) precentor, (2) chancellor, and (3) treasurer ; and (e) churches and lands set apart for the endowment of the prebends. A series of accounts commencing in 1182, during the voidance of the see, gives many interesting particulars of the sources of income and appli cation of the revenue. The gross income of the year 1182 was abnormal, as only 2 terms' rents were included. Arrears of the debts due to the archbishop yielded .£391, 6s. ^d. ; other arrears of rent, .£61, oj, 4d. ; wool sold, .^126, 12s. id.; cheese sold, .^28, os. 8d ; sale of the woodland of " Uskel" (UUeskelfe?), £18, 6s. 8d. ; small sales,'.£6, 5^. 4d. The rents of manors for Martinmas term, ;^35, and for Michaelmas term, .£128, igs. gd. ; received from the Precentor, ;^ii2; "Rompening" or Rome Penny (?), .£141, &s. gd. ; perquisites of manor courts from Easter to Michaelmas, ^61, IIJ., and from courts throughout the deaneries, .^50, 4s. lid. Winter synodals, ;^39, i is. 6d., summer synodals, a like sum, and " gersuma " or entry to lands throughout the manors, ^20, 15J, 8d. made up the total of ^1260, 14J, 6d. In subsequent years the normal sum due for farm of manors seems to have been ;£iiii, 2s. lod. In 1183 it was .,^16 more, in 1185 ^i tnore, then it fell in 1186 to £s°, 8j. less, and in 1187 to over £si less. The normal 1 In Pool, near Otley ; ii., 389, ^ His fee lay near Ripon, and in Stallingborough, co. Line ; Seliy Chartul, n, 975- 3 In Ingerthorpe ; Memor. of Ripon, 1,258, See the charter of feoffment, * Perhaps in S. Burton, * In Burton Salmon, See the charter of feoffment, « Brighthamptoii, ete, co, Glouc, ; Kirkiy's Quest, 396. ' The same place ; ib. « In Lassington, co, Glouc, ; ib. ° In Skillington, co. Line, ; ib., 395, i" ib. ''1 Cf. Red Bk., 492. Perhaps in Normanton and Upton, co. Nott. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : CLEMENTHORPE, CAWOOD 47 outgoings, apart from repairs to chapels and buildings, fees of the keepers of forests and vineyards, huntsmen and hounds, were ; Peter's pence, paid by the hand of the archbishop of Canterbury, .^11, los. ; to the Treasurer from the farm of Hexham, 25J. ; to the commune of the church of St, Peter, £4, 6s. 8d.; to the nuns of St, Clement's, York, 20j. ; and in 1183 a special allowance of £6, 13J. lod. was made to 13 prebends. From 1183 to 11 87 synodals amounted to ;£59, 17s. id., except in 11 86, when the amount received was .^70, -js. 4d. Out of this sum £2 was paid yearly to the Precentor and £'^ to the master of the schools, as a set rent. In 1 183 the balance due for Peter's pence, arrears of the archbishopric, perquisites and something due for chattels sold, amounted to a sum of ;^592, 4s. id. In 1 184 the sum of j^ioy, \2s. 8d. was received for Peter's pence, of which ^11, loj, went to the archbishop of Canterbury and £(p, 2s. 8d. to the royal treasury. In 1185 the gross sum received was £117, 8s. ^d. and in 1 187 it was .^103, I2J, 8d. The archdeacon of Richmond paid 20j. yearly for his archdeaconry. In 1184 the prebends of St, Peter's then in the King's hands yielded £16, gs. showing that the King had not yet filled those which had become void. Large sums were received under this head in subsequent years, and also in respect of churches vacant, 'Various tenants of the archbishopric paid relief upon succeeding to their respective inheritances. Those under age received allowances. 39. Surrender by Gilbert, son of Nigel (of Huddleston), to the church of St. Peter and to Roger, archbishop of York, his lord, of his right in Clementhorpe in land and men, except the demesne messuage, garden and meadow, which he has given to the nuns of St. Clement, and except a bovate in Cawood of the fee of St. Peter ; also of another bovate (in Cawood) of the fee of St, Mary's CYork), which his father received in exchange for ^ carucate in Poppleton of the fee of St, Peter ; which surrender he made because he and his ancestors had usurped these tenements, which belonged to the board of St. Peter's ; for which he and they were now absolved; but the service due from him was not to be reduced on account of this surrender, 1165-1174, Reg, Mag, Album, pt. iii, f. 6od. ; pt, iv, f, 71s?, Gil[bertus] filius Nigelli omnibus hominibus tam presentibus quam futuris salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et reddidisse in perpetuam elemosinam Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis et domino meo R[ogero] Eboracensi archiepiscopo et successoribus suis quicquid habui in Clementhorp in hominibus, in terris, in pratis, in pasturis, et in aquis et in aliis ad me ibidem pertinenti bus, preter dominicam mansuram meam et gardinum meum et pratum quod dedi et concessi sanctimonialibus Sancti dementis Eboracensis et preter unam bovatam terre cum omnibus eidem adjacentibus in Cawode que est de feodo Sancti Petri et domini archiepiscopi, in perpetuam elemosinam ; et quandam aliam bovatam terre de feodo Sancte Marie quam pater meus recepit in excambium pro dimidia carucata terre quam ipse tenebat in Popletuna de feodo Sancti Petri. Hoc autem feci eo intuitu quod 48 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS antecessores mei et ego predictas terras de mensa Beati Petri injuste occupatas tenuimus, ut per redditionem istam et ipsi et ego inde absolvamur et dominus archiepiscopus nos absolvit ; ita tamen quod ^ pro redditione et quietatione ista quam facio servitium quod debeo domino archiepiscopo in nullo minoratur. Hiis testibus, Willelmo cantore, Johanne archidiacono de Noting- ham, Willelmo de Percy, Willelmo Arundel, Adam filio Meldredi, Ingeholdo milite, Roberto pincerna, Johanne hostiario, Augustino cam[erario], Bartholomeo haustario, Adam de Thornoura et ahis. 40. Notification by Henry, archbishop of York, to Robert dean, and the chapter of St. Peter's, of his gift to the Cistercian order, to wit, to St. Mary's, Meaux, of 2 carucates in Waghen and the ferry there; for the soul of Thurstan, his predecessor. 1150-1153. Chartul, of Meaux ; Lans, MS, 424, f, 109, Henricus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus R[oberto] decano et capitulo et omnibus hominibus Sancti Petri universisque sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam futuris quam modernis salutem et perpetuam in Christo fehcitatem, Notum sit vobis me ordini Cisterciensi, ecclesie videlicet Sancte Marie de IVdelsa, duas carucatas terre in Waghen cum pertinentiis suis dedisse, scilicet in aquis, in pratis, in campis, et piscariis, et passagium ejusdem ville, pro salute anime mee et pro anima pie memorie Trustini archiepiscopi predecessoris mei necnon et omnium antecessorum meorum. Hanc vero elemosinam abbathie de Melsa do et concedo et presentis cartule mee attestatione confirmo ab omni humane servitio liberam et quietam imperpetuum possidendam. Hinc igitur omnium successorum meorum fraternitatem per vinculo caritatis expostulo quatinus vos hujus elemosine nostre donationem ex parte vestra concedatis et eandem integram atque illibatam ad usum servorum Dei ibidem juxta habitantium paterne cu-stodiatis ut omnium beneficiorum suorum mecum participes effecti a Deo salutari nostro in eterna tabernacula recipiamini. Hujus rei testes sunt archidiaconi Osbertus, Galfridus. At the Survey the archbishop had 2 carucates and 2 bovates in Waghen. The summary assigns to the archbishop 4 bovates more in this town. According to the Chronicle of Meaux, these 2 carucates were all that Henry " Mordak" had in Waghen and they represented the 2 carucates given by William " le Groos," earl of Albemarle, to the abbey, he being the archbishop's tenant. The chronicler duly notes the fact that the archbishop arrogated to himself the position of donor, when he was but the confirmer of a prior gift. The passage of the river Hull was included.^ 1 Add " nos " ; MS, 2 Qhron. de Melsa, i, 93. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : -WAGHEN, FRYSTON 49 41. Grant by Thomas I, archbishop of York, to the monks of St. German of Fryston and Little Selby to hold quit of all things save the cause of Christianity and the celebration of the anni versary of the donor. 1070-10S1. Chartul, of Selby, f, 92 (2), Pd, in Chartul., i, 289, Marked as spurious or doubtful in Davis, Regesta, 1, 178. Notum volo fieri omnibus sancte matris Dei ecclesie cultoribus quod ego Thomas Eboracensis ecclesie Dei gratia archipresul, de salute anime domini mei regis Willelmi pariterque mei necnon omnibus in Christo fidelium in futurum previdens, has terras Fristonam et Salebyam ab omni consuetudine liberas et quietas, clericorum meorum consensu consilioque comuni, ecclesie que in honore beatissimi confessoris Germani in dioecesi mea fundata est donaverim ita libere sicut superius dixi, excepta Christianitatis causa et celebratione anniversarii quod celebraturi sunt ejusdem ecclesie fratres per singulos annos pro peccatorum meorum remissione ; hoc autem rogo et humiliter meos successores admoneo ne hanc caritatis donationem violare vel adnullare aliquatenus presumant, set imperpetuum supradicte ecclesie ejusque servientibus pro remunerationis eterne gloria adjacere permittant, Hujus donationis testes sunt Odo Baiocensis episcopus et alii,^ The issue of this charter seems to have been simultaneous with that of WiUiam I,^ which was issued at his court in London between 1069 and 1082, certainly after the consecration of Archbishop Thomas on 29th August 1070, In the survey of the archbishop's manor of Sherburn in Elmet and its berewicks there occurs this reference to the archbishop's gift : " Of the same land the abbot of Salebi has 7 carucates," that is 4 carucates in Monk Fryston and 3 in Little or Over Selby. 42. Grant by Thomas I, archbishop of York, to the monastery of Selby, of lands in (Monk) Fryston, Hillam, and Little Selby. 1078-^.1087. Chartul. of Selby, f. 92^(2). Pd. in Chartul., i, 291, Notum volo fieri omnibus sancte matris ecclesie cultoribus quod ego Thomas Eboracensis ecclesie Dei gratia archiepiscopus, de salute anime domini mei regis Willelmi pariterque mei necnon omnium in Christo fidelium in futuro previdens, has terras, Friston, Hillum, Salebiam, clericorum meorum consensu consilioque comuni ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis, cenobiali ecclesie Salebiensi que in honore beatissimi Germani confessoris in diocesi mea fundata est, ab omnibus consuetudinibus tam ecclesiasticis quam ^ Edwardus de Salebiria, etc, as in the charter of William I. " Davis, Regesta, 178, marked as spurious or doubtful, D CO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS aliis libere et quiete in puram elemosinam donaverim ; hoc autem rogo et humiliter successores meos commendo ammonens auctori tate divina pontificalique qua possum precipio ne hanc caritatis donationem a se vel a qualibet subposita persona minorari, vio lari vel adnullari aliquatenus pati presumant, set imperpetuum supradicte ecclesie et ejus servientibus pro remunerationis eterne gloria et pro remissione peccatorum meorum adjacere permittant. Hujus donationis sunt tam commonitores quam testes Willelmus de Percy, Erneis de Buron, Osbernus de Arches ^ et alii. In the general confirmation of archbishop Thomas II, half a carucate of land in Hillam was described as the gift of Robert de Bellewe (de Bella Agua). This must be the tenement described above as land in Hillum, being a separate one from that which Nigel the provost gave at a later date. The charter of Robert de Bellewe is not preserved in the chartulary, nor in fact is there any further reference to his gift. Judging by the names of the witnesses this charter was issued at a later date than No. 41, and may be assigned to the period 1078-1087. 43. Confirmation by Thomas II, archbishop of York, to Hugh, abbot, and the convent of Selby, subsequent to the subjection of the monastery to the see of York, of the gifts of archbishops Thomas I, Gerard, and their vavassours. 1109-1112. Chartul, of Selby, f, gid (2). Pd. in Chartul., i, 291. Thomas secundus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus Hugoni venerando abbati et congregationi Sancti Germani de Seleby salutem. Quia ecclesia de Seleby Eboracensis ecclesie potestati ita subdita est quod Eboracensis archiepiscopus jure eam ubique patrocinari ^ et suis facultatibus augmentare ut crescat et confovere fotu suo debeat, propterea terras illas quas dederunt predecessores mei Thomas videlicet atque Girardus et aliqui vavassores eorum ecclesie Sancti Germani, et quia habebat inde ecclesia sufficiens eorum donorum testimonium, idcirco omnes terras concedo et confirmo abbatie Sancti Germani perpetuo jure et tranquilla pace possidendas; primitus minorem Selebyam et Fristonam cum omnibus que eis adjacent, dimidiam carucatam terre in Hillum quam dedit eidem ecclesie Robertus de Bella Aqua, duas bovatas terre in Thorp quas Clamarhoth dedit pre fate ecclesie et v acras que sunt juxta divisam inter Fristonam et Milford, xviij acras terre quas habet ecclesia Sancti Germani de elemosina Turstini de Lumby consensu et dono filii ejus Gaufridi, partem ecclesie de Stauuingburg et mansuram ubi habitaculum et officine monachorum consistunt, et duas alias mansuras et duas bovatas terre, omnia hee in eadem villa de feudo archiepiscopi que dedit Radulfus ecclesie Sancti Germani consensu et voluntate ' " Arcy " in Chartul, 2 See Mon. Angl., vi, 1177^, n, 8, ARCHBISHOP S FEE : SELBY ABBEY 5 1 domini sui Hereberti, unam bovatam terre in Wistow et pratum de Haysted que dedit Robertus ecclesie Sancti Germani, terram vero et omnia que habebat Forno diaconus illo die quo suscepit habitum monachi, unam quoque mansuram terre in Clementesthorp et hominium^ Ingulfi et matris ejus Godrithe qui erant in cum- mesnan ^ ad Clementhorp ; omnes vero prescriptas terras consilio et assensu capituli Sancti Petri concedo abbatie de Seleby; ecclesiam de Snaith que est Sancti Germani volo et concedo ita esse quietam et solutam ab omnibus redditibus et consuetudinibus sicut sunt ecclesie de prebendis canonicorum Sancti Petri, necnon et Hillum cum supradictis consuetudinibus, quam villam Nigellus prepositus meus meo consensu dedit ecclesie Sancti Germani. Testimonio Stephani abbatis, Gaufridi prioris, Stephani monachi, Nigelli de Albineio et aliorum. This confirmation, being attested by Stephen abbot of St, Mary's, York, who died in 11 12,' was issued not later than that year. Of the lands con firmed to Selby, the charter of Little Selby and Monk Fryston has been given,* and reference has already been made to the gift of Robert de Bellewe,^ The donor of 2 bovates in Thorp, whose name appears as " Clamarhoth," was ancestor of the family of Stiveton of Steeton Hall, No charter of Thurstan de Lumby, nor of Geoffry his son, has been preserved ; nor of the gift by Ralph, the man of Herbert (son of Aubrey) of part of the church of Stallingborough, co, Lincoln, with messuages and lands there, Herbert son of Aubrey, father of Herbert the chamberlain of Henry I, is named in Domesday as " Herbert the man of the archbishop," holding 2 manors in Stallingborough which were together assessed at i carucate and 2 bovates of land. There is no other record in the chartulary of the gift of land in Wistow, made by "Robert," than that given above. The same remark applies to the gift of Forne the deacon, and to that of a messuage in Clementhorpe from Ingulf and his mother Godrith. It is possible that " Robert " was ancestor of Gervase de Bretton, to whom reference will be found below. 44. Confirmation by the chapter of St. Peter's, York, to Hugh, abbot, and convent of Selby, of the gift and confirmation of churches, lands, and men, made by Thomas II, archbishop of York, 1109-1112, Chartul, of Selby, f, g2d. (2), Pd, in Chartul., 1, 291, Hugoni venerando abbati et congregationi Sancti Germani de Seleby capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis ecclesie salutem. Concessionem et confirmationem illam ecclesiarum et terrarum et hominum quam fecit et quomodo fecit Thomas archiepiscopus ecclesie Sancti Germani de Seleby, et nos concedimus et Hterarum nostrarum testimonio confirmamus. ' alias " homagium," ^ A word apparently Norman representing " com-mesuage " or " com-mesnie," a joint household or joint husbandry, ^ Mon. Angl., iii, 569, 582*. * No. 41. ^ No, 42, 52 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 45, Grant by Nigel the provost, when he became a monk of Selby, to Hugh, abbot, and the convent of Selby, of 2^ carucates of land in Hillam, 1109-1112. Chartul, of Selby, f, 95. Pd, in Chartul., i, 299 ; Mon. Angl., iii, 501, In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti amen. Cognitum sit omnibus hominibus qui has literas legerint vel audierint quod ego Nigellus cognominatus prepositus antequam fierem monachus in ecclesia Selebiensi consentiente Thoma archiepiscopo Ebora censi domino meo dedi et concessi Deo et ecclesie Sancti Germani de Seleby et Hugoni abbati et fratribus ibidem Deo famulantibus ij carucatas terre et dimidiam et quicquid ad illas pertinet, quas tenui de feudo Sancti Petri in Hillum sine ullo retentu et partem decime mee de Hodleston cum soca et saca in liberam elemosinam perpetuo possidendas. Hujus rei testes sunt Thomas archiepis copus, Willelmus decanus, Willelmus tesaurarius et alii. This gift was not confirmed by archbishop Thomas in his general con firmation issued 1109-H12. It was therefore made subsequently, and was confirmed by the archbishop by a special charter attested by Hugh the dean, amongst others. The mention of William the dean among the wdtnesses of Nigel's charter must be a mistake for Hugh, who succeeded Aldred, a witness before 1090 to a charter of archbishop Thomas I, or we must read "archdeacon" for "dean." ''¦ The date of this gift hes in iiog- II 12, and possibly in 1111-1112. Nigel the provost was undoubtedly the ancestor of the family of Huddleston. 46. Confirmation by Thomas II, archbishop of York, to Hugh, abbot, and the monks of Selby, of 2^ carucates in Hillam given by Nigel, provost of the archbishop, with a portion of his tithe in- Huddleston ; for which gift the archbishop gave to Gilbert, son of the same Nigel, 2 carucates of land in Wetwang in exchange. 1113-1114, Chartul, of Selby, f. g2d (2), Pd, in Chartul., i, 290. Omnibus videntibus et audientibus has literas Thomas Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus cum omnibus canonicis suis salutem et Dei benedictionem. Noverint tam moderni quam posteri et successores nostri quod Nigellus cognominatus preposi tus archiepiscopi cum fieret monachus in ecclesia Sancti Germani Salebiensis dedit eidem abbatie duas carucatas terre et dimidiam et quicquid ad illas pertinet quas tenebat de feudo Sancti Petri Ebora censis et meo in Hillum, quam donationem ego secundus Thomas archiepiscopus Eboracensis, consentiente toto capitulo canoni corum meorum, concessi Deo et Sancto Germane et Hugoni abbati et monachis ejus, videlicet eandem terram et partem decime sue de 1 Cott, MS., Vitell,, A,, ix ; Historians of York, iii, 17-20. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: HILLAM, BROTHERTON 53 -Hodleston perpetuo possidendam cum saca et soca in puram elemosinam, dimisso quidem omni terreno servitio quod solebat predictus Nigellus facere michi pro eadem terra ; dedi etiam Gilberto ejusdem Nigelli filio duas alias carucatas terre in Wete Wang' in escambio ea causa ut libenter concedat donationem patris sui et libenter concessit. Hujus rei testes sunt Hugo decanus, Willelmus tesaurarius, Gilbertus cantor et alii. The charter of Nigel the provost will be found, above, No. 45. The feoflfment of Gilbert son of Nigel the provost by Archbishop Thomas of 2 carucates in Wetwang, in order to secure his consent to the gift to Selby, indicates that the archbishop was a party to, if not the instigator of, the gift by Nigel. The fact that Nigel gave part of his tithe in Huddleston, com bined with evidence in later times of the tenure by the Huddleston family of a knight's fee in Huddleston, Wetwang, and other places, "• prove that Nigel was ancestor of that family. This charter was issued between 27th June 1109 and 24th February 1 1 14, A charter of archbishop Thomas I, issued before 1090, was attested by Gilbert the precentor and Ralph the treasurer of York," William Fitz-Herbert, the treasurer, had succeeded Ralph before the date of this charter. 47. Confirmation by Henry II of an agreement made between Roger, archbishop of York, and Henry de Lascy, touching the mill-pool between Brotherton and Knottingley and the mills to be made thereon, namely that the pool and water shall be common between them and that the cost of repair or removal of the pool to another site shall be borne equally between them. 1164-1166. Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, f. 66, Henricus rex Angl[orum] et dux Normann[orum] et Aquit[an- orum] et comes And[egavorum] archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbati- bus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse conventionem que facta est coram me inter Rogerum archiepiscopum Ebora- censem et Henricum de Lascy de stagno inter Broertonam et Cnotinglai et molendinis faciendis super idem stagnum, scilicet quod stagnum erit commune et aqua utrique ita quod predictus archiepiscopus habebit molendina sua super predictum stagnum ex parte Broertone et dimidiam aquam, et Henricus habebit molendina sua super idem stagnum ex parte Cnottinglai et dimidiam aquam ; et si oportuerit facere de novo vel reficere stagnum, archiepiscopus inveniet dimidium costamenti et Henricus dimidium ; et si ex communi assensu utriusque voluerint stagnum removere alibi quam nunc est, erit secundum predictum modum, stagnum commune et aqua et costamentum et molendina utriusque erunt in predictis partibus super stanum. Quare volo et firmiter ' Kirkby's Quest, 390, 401, ^ Historians of York, iii, 20, 54 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS precipio quod conventio Ista sicut coram me facta est, firma maneat et stabilis et inconcusse teneatur. T[estibus] Gil berto episcopo Lond[onensi], R[oberto] episcopo Lincol[niensi], R[ogero] episcopo Wigor[nensi] B[artolomeo] episcopo Exon- [iensi], R[icardo] episcopo Cestr[ensi], Gaufrido arch[idiacono] Cant[uariensi], Ric[ardo] arch[idiacono] Pictav[ensi], Willelmo comite de Alba Mara, comite Hugone, comite Gaufrido, comite Patric[io], Ricardo de Luci, Ricardo de Camvilla, Henrico filio Ger[oldi] camerario, Willelmo de Caineto, Gaufrido de Driceurt, apud Oxen[ef6rdiam]. Brotherton, on the left bank of the river Aire, and Knottingley on the right bank, are two miles apart. Presumably, therefore, the mills of Brotherton were in Sutton, which lies across the river from Knottingley. The pool with its mills must have been an obstacle to navigation and did not long continue. The date of this confirmation lies between 24th March 1 164, when Roger was elected bishop of Worcester (consecrated 23rd August following), and 26th January 1168, when Robert, bishop of Lincoln, died. This period may be reduced owing to the king's absence in Normandy after the beginning of Lent 1166. The precise date is probably Christmas 1 165, when Henry is beheved to have presided at a synod held at Oxford. 48. Grant by William Pantulf to Burge, his wife, in dower (of the land) of Tung (in Newbald ?) and the service of Richard de Wiardestun. 1175-1184. Brit, Mus, ; Add, ch, 24306, Will[elmus] Pantul omnibus amicis et hominibus suis, clericis et laicis, Francis et Anglis, tam presentibus quam futuris, salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Burge uxori mee in doarium Tungam, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et servitium Ricardi de Wiardestuna. Hujus donationis et carte hii sunt testes : Robertus de Stutevilla et Rogerus de Stutevilla et Johannes de Stutevilla pater ejus et Johannes frater ejus, Baldricus de Cothigham, Berardus de Cothigham, Rogerus de Rivaria, Radulfus de BoschervDla, Willelmus presbiter de Ruelei, Tors- tanus capellanus de Cothigham, Willelmus Brito, Ricardus filius Gerardi, Rogerus de Betune, et aliis pluribus. Endorsed " Neubold," Silk seal tag remaining, with four holes. If Berard de Cottingham is the same person as Bernard de Cottingham, tenant of the archbishop in 1166, this charter was executed not later than 1 184, when Geoffrey son of Bern[ard] gave relief of loj, 8d. for land held of the archbishop.^ In 1 196, William, son of Bernard de Cottingham withdrew from a plea." Robert de Stutevill, one of the witnesses, was no doubt the lord of Cottingham, who died before 1 190, John de Stutevill, probably his younger brother, with his sons Roger and John, also attested this deed, William, priest of Rowley, was one of the local clergy, » Pipe R., 30 Hen, II, 40, 2 j^__ g rj,,. i. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: TUNG, FRISMAREIS 55 49. Confirmation by Thomas de Everingham to the nuns and brethren of Watton, of the land which they have of his fee in Harthill (E.R.) and " Westlanges" (in Everingham?). 1170-^.1182. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS, vii, f- 313- Sciant tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Thomas de Heveringham concedo et hac carta mea confirmo Deo et monialibus fratribusque clericis et laicis domus de Wattun in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam totam terram quam habent in Hertle et Westlanges de meo feudo. His testibus, Odardo clerico, Herveio presbitero, Willelmo filio Brien, Herveio de Killingwic, Helia nepote ejus, Rogero filio Ingelberti, Warino, Rodberto Brun- costed, Rodberto de Holland. Sketch of seal. 50. Grant by Osbert son of Walter de Frismareis to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Frismareis, called Kirk-croft, 11 87- 1207. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS, B455, f, 163, Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Osbertus filius Walteri de Frismareis salutem. Noveritis me dedisse et con cessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et hospital! Sancti Petri Eboracensis quandam terram in Frismareis que vocatur Kirkecroft, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni servitio et exactione seculari, cum omnibus pertinentiis et libertatibus in pratis, in pascuis, in aquis, in viis, in semitis, et omnibus aliis aisiamentis. Hanc autem donationem ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predicto hospitali imperpetuum, ut predecessores mei et ego et successores mei participes simus orationum et elemosinarum que hunt et fient in predicto hospitali. Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovinton, Hugone de Alna clerico, Willelmo de Badlesmar constabulario Eboracensi, Thoma de Wilton, Suano, Astino, Roberto milite, fratribus ; Petro capellano, et multis aliis. The donor held land in Frismareis both of the archbishop and of the earl of Albemarle. A note about the family will be found among the charters relating to Holderness. 51. Grant by Osbert de Frismareis to the hospital of St. Leonard, York, of 3 acres of land in Frismareis, in a close called Kircroft, lying next to land of Hugh de Fauconberg. 1187-1207. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl, MS, B455, f, 163, Notum sit omnibus visuris vel audituris literas istas quod ego Osbertus de Frisemaris dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta 56 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS mea confirmavi Deo et hospitali Sancti Leonardi Eboracensis unum clos de tribus acris terre in Frisemaris, scilicet, le clos quod Ricardus filius Saxe tenuit de me, quod vocatur Kirkecroft, proximum terre Hugonis de Faucunberg versus occidentem ; in puram et perpetuam elemosinam libere et quiete ab omnibus secularibus servitiis et exactionibus, Et ego Osbertus et heredes mei warantizabimus predictum clos prenominato hospitali contra omnes homines imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Badles mar, Waltero de Bovington, Thoma de Wilton, Laurentio clerico, Hugone filio Lewini, Simon de Muhaut et Roberto fratre ejus, Hugone clerico, Johanne Fulford, Hugone clerico, Radulfo de Cawde, et multis. 52. Confirmation by William Ward to the nuns of Sinnithwaite, of the land of Esholt, given to them by (Simon) his father; to be held by the grantor and his heirs of the said nuns for | m. yearly, c.1172-1181. From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS, viii, f, IOO, Willelmus Ward omnibus hanc cartam visuris et audituris, salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse monialibus de Sinigthuait terram de Esseholt cum omnibus pertinentiis suis quam ex donatione patris mei adepte fuerant, salvo eodem loco cum omnibus pertinentiis suis mihi et heredibus meis de eis inperpetuum tenendo pro dimidia marca argenti per annum, medietatem in septimana Pentecostes reddendo et altera[m] medietate[m] in festo Sancti Martini, sicut carta earundem monia- lium quam inde habeo testatur. His testibus, Rogero Eboracensi archiepiscopo, Johanne archidiacono de Notingham, Radulfo capellano, magistro Michaele, Thoma Barre, Alano de Pikering, Ada de Turnouer, et aliis multis. 53. Grant by Hippolyte (de Braham) to the brethren of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of 6 bovates in Middleton (in Wharfedale), doing the forinsec service of so much land, and his hall with a toft, a croft, the ridding of Warin and 2 bovates of land of the grantor's demesne, quit of all service. 1160-1180. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Rawl, MS, B455, f, 87, Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas has quod ego Ypolitus concessi et dedi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis sex bovatas terre in Middelton, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, faciendo forense servitium quantum pertinet ad sex bovatas terre ; et meam aulam cum tofto et crofto, et sartam Warini, et duas bovatas terre de meo dominio ; in ARCHBISHOP : ESHOLT, MIDDLETON, FARNLEY 57 bosco et piano, in pasturis et in omnibus aisiamentis que ad eandem terram pertinent, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberas et quietas ab omni humano servitio preter orationes pauperum. Hoc feci pro salute anime mee et heredum meorum et pro anima uxoris mee et antecessorum meorum et propinquiorum et amicorum, ut simus participes orationum et omnium bene ficiorum et elemosinarum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei, tam in vita quam in morte. Hiis_ testibus, Petro clerico, Roberto Pictaviensi, Hugone Pincun, Hugone Pictaviensi, fratre Hugone de Bellalanda, Alano de Baius, Patricio presbitero, Roberto filio Gaufridi, Ricardo filio Roberti, Alfredo de Sualedala, Willelmo presbitero, Willelmo de Sancta Lege, Willelmo de Pontefracto, Thoma et multis aliis. If Robert the Poitevin and Hugh Pincun are the knights of the honor of Pontefract and bishopric of Durham respectively, this charter may belong to the period 1 145-1 160. The gift does not appear to find a place in any of the regal and papal confirmations issued during the twelfth century in favour of the hospital of York, Flandrina, daughter of Hippolyte, in her widowhood and probably in extreme old age confirmed her father's gift circa 1234,^ 54. Grant by Robert de Lelay to the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, of 15 acres of land in the territory of Farnley (par. Otley), namely half of the land called Saltgate and half of the land called Warner-riding. 1190-1208. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw, MS, viii, f. lild. I Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Robertus de Lelei dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et domui hospitalis Sancti Johannis de Jerusalem in puram et perpetuam elemosinam quindecim acras in territorio de Fernelei, scilicet- que dimidiam partem terre que dicitur Saltgate et dimidiam partem de Warn'riding apud orientem, illas videhcet quas Robertus Tudenard tenuit ; tenendas et habendas de me et de heredibus meis liberas et solutas ab omni seculari servitio et exactione fratribus predicte domus inperpetuum profuturas cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et libertatibus infra villam et extra prenominate terre pertinentibus. Ego etiam prefatus Robertus et heredes mei warantizabimus predictam terram predicte domui contra omnes homines. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Leley, Hugone filio ejus, Petro de Ardingtun, Serlone de Pouele, Galfrido Mansel, Hugone de Touus,^ Jordano filio Nigelli de Fernelei, Thoma de eadem, Thoma filio Hugonis, Odardo de Lindelei, Alano de Estanbothe, et multis aliis. In 1202 Serlo de Pouele was a party to fines of land in Farnley, in one of which Thomas son of Hugh was plaintiff,' Serlo died before Easter 1 Chartul,, f, 87, 2 Xofthus, ' Yorks. Fines, i, n, 69, n. 186. 58 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 1209, when Idonea his relict, having claimed against Jordan son of Nigel I bovate in Farnley as belonging to her dower of her husband's free tene ment, demised it to Jordan for the term of her life."^ 55. Grant by Serlo son of Hugh to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of 4 acres of land in the territory of Farnley (par. Otley), on the west side of the town. 1170-1186. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Rawl, 8455, f, 42^, Notum sit omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam futuris quam presentibus quod ego Serlo filius Hugonis et heredes mei concessimus et dedimus et presenti carta confirmavimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis quatuor acras terre in territorio de Farnlaia, in parte occidentali ejusdem ville juxta croftum predicti hospitalis, et communem pasturam prefate ville in bosco et piano cum omnibus aisiamentis in viis et semitis, in aquis, in pratis, que ad eandem villam pertinent; in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam _et immunem ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus et exactionibus et auxiliis et ab omni humano et seculari servitio preter orationes pauperum. Hanc autem elemosinam dedimus predictis pauperibus et con firmavimus imperpetuum et tuebimur et warentizabimus contra omnes homines pro salute animarum nostrarum et pro animabus omnium antecessorum nostrorum et heredum, ut simus participes omnium orationum et elemosinarum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei tam in vita quam in morte nostra, Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Humaz, Henrico de Mainil, Roberto Pictaviensi, Stephano de Bolemer, Roberto Scyra, capellano, Johanne capellano, Gaufrido clerico, Martino Mala-herba, Ricardo fratre suo. 56. Confirmation by Serlo de Pouele of the gift made by Serlo son of Hugh to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of 4 acres of land on the west side of Farnley, being of the grantor's fee. 1170-1186, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Rawl, B445, f, 42d. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri literas has visuri sive audituri quod ego Serlo de Pouela concessi et presenti carta confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis donationem quam Serlo fihus Hugonis et heredes sui eisdem de meo feudo in perpetuam elemosinam dederunt : videlicet, quatuor acras terre in territorio de Farnlaia in parte occidentali ejusdem ville juxta croftum predicti hospitalis et communem pasturam ejusdem ville, cum omnibus aisiamentis ad eandem villam perti nentibus, immunem ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus et ex actionibus et ab omni seculari servitio, sicut carta ipsius Serlonis ^ Yorks. Fines, n, 424. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : FARNLEY IN OTLEY 59 testatur. Hiis testibus, Roberto Pictaviensi et Rogerio filio ejus, Roberto Scire capellano, Willelmo de Humaz, Henrico de Mainil, Stephano de Bolumer, Gaufrido clerico de hospitali, Ricardo Malherbe et Uctredo et Martino fratribus suis, Lamberto filio Osmundi, Willelmo filio Serlonis, Roberto filio Hugonis. This deed and the gift which it confirmed were executed before 1186. William de Humez held a knight's fee of the heirs of William de Percy in 1175.^ Stephen de Bulmer of co, Northumberland was dead in 1 172, but the witness to this charter may be another person of that name, who was connected with Sheriff Hutton, Richard, Ughtred, and Martin Malherbe, may have been sons of Orm Malherbe, apparently of Wharfedale, who was amerced i m. in 1166,'' 57. Grant by Serlo de Pouele, with the consent of Serlo his son, to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a toft and 2 riddings in the territory of Farnley, namely in Heselhill, formerly of Orm the Englishman and containing 8 acres, in exchange for 8 other acres previously given ; with certain easements. 1175-1195. Chartul, of St, Leonard!s, York ; Rawl, B455. f- 42- Serlo de Poule omnibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis omnibusque sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus quam futuris literas has visuris vel audituris salutem. Universitati vestre notificetur me, assensu et concessione Serlonis filii mei, concessisse et dedisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancto Petro et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis i toftum in Farnlaia et duo sarta in territorio de Farnlaia, vide licet in Heselhill, que fuerunt Ormmi Anglici, octo acras terre in se continens ; in excambium pro aliis octo acris prius eisdem con- cessis in elemosinam quas plene eisdem warentizare non poteram. Habebunt autem ipsi prenominati pauperes communem pasturam ejusdem ville et boscum in meo nemore ad suum ignem qui in illam elemosinam manebunt et ad omnia edificia sua et aisiamenta .sua, sine venditione ; et habere quadraginta porcos in meo nemore sine pannagio. Licebit autem eis bladum suum quocumque voluerint ad molendinum et molere ducere sine calumpnia et contradictione. Hee autem concedo eisdem prenoninatis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam, solutam et quietam et omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus et exactionibus et auxiliis ab servitio regis et omni humano et servitio seculari preter orationes pau perum assiduas in Christo. Quam etiam elemosinam warentizabo prefatis pauperibus et heredes mei post me imperpetuum contra omnes qui mori possunt. Hee feci pro me et pro heredibus meis et pro animabus nostris et pro animabus patrum nostrorum et* matrum nostrarum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum, ut simus 1 Percy Chartul., 462. = Pipe R., 12 Hen, 11,42. 6o ' EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS participes omnium bonorum et elemosinarum et orationum que fiunt vel facienda sunt in ilia domo Dei nocte et die, in vita et in morte, Hiis testibus, Willelmo Pictaviensi, Uctredo Maleherbe, Alexandro de Alwaldeleia, Johanne, Ricardo, Willelmo presbiteris; Radulfo, Roberto diaconis ; Reinero clerico, Stephano de Bolumer, Ricardo serviente magistri Paulini, 58. Grant by Serlo de Pouele to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of a toft in Farnley of one acre and the land between Wrenne-beck and the ridding of Serlo son of Hugh, between that beck and Brictive's ridding, between that beck and Stainray and between the spring of Woodwell and the brook of Hollech ; with 40 swine in his wood quit of pannage ; also a toft in Farnley of an acre, 1 180-1200, Chartul, of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. B455, f. 42. Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas has quod ego Serlo de Poule et heredes mei concessimus et dedimus Deo et Sancto Petro et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis unum toftum in Farnlaia continens^ in se unam acram terre; et totam terram tam in bosco quam in piano que est inter Wren- nebech et sartum Serlonis filii Hugonis et inter Wrennebech et sartam Brictive et inter Wrennebech et Stainray et inter fontem qui vocatur Wdewell et torrentem qui vocatur Hollech ; et com munem pasturam ejusdem ville et boscum in meo nemore ad suum ignem et ad omnia sua edificia et aisiamenta, sine venditione; et habere xl porcos in nemore meo sine pannagio, et bladum suum ducere ad molendinum quocumque voluerint sine contradictione. Hee autem concedimus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus et ex actionibus et servitio regis et omni humano servitio preter ora tiones pauperum. Hee fecimus pro salute animarum nostrarum et pro animabus patrum nostrorum et matrum nostrarum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum, ut simus participes omnium bonorum et orationum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo die et nocte. Hiis testibus, Radulfo capellano, Henrico capellano, Johanne capellano, Willelmo diacono, Petro subdiacono, Martino Malherba. Preterea dedimus et concessimus eisdem pauperibus unum toftum in Farnleia continens ^ in se unam acram terre, liberam et quietam et immunem ab omni seculari servitio, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Ista fecimus in remissione[m] peccatorum nostrorum et pro animabus patrum nostrorum et matrum nostrarum et ante cessorum nostrorum, ut participemus bonis et orationibus que in prefata domo imperpetuum fient. Hiis testibus, Henrico filio Apoliti, Willelmo clerico nepote Serlonis, Andrea Tirel, Agmundo ' " continentem " ; MS, ^ ii. archbishop's fee: farnley, poole 6 1 diacono, Willelmo de Ribestan, Willelmo janitore archiepiscopi, Uctredo Malaherba, Adam aurifabro, Galfrido Brun, Nicholao sacerdote, Petro de Birie. Henry, son of Hippolyte de Braham, occurs in 1167 and 1175.' Before 1206 he had been succeeded by Hugh, his brother,^ 59. Grant by Serlo de Pouele to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of 2 tofts containing 2 acres of land, in Farnley, with land and easements (as in the last charter). 1 180-1200. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl, B45S, f, 42, Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus has literas quod ego Serlo de Poule et heredes mei concessimus et dedimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis duo tofta in Franlaia in se duas acras continentia, cum omnibus perti nentiis suis ; et totam terram tam in bosco quam in piano que est inter Wrennebec et sartam Serlonis filii Hugonis et inter Wrennebec et sartam Brictive et inter Wrennebec et Stanray [et] inter fontem qui vocatur Wdeuuelle et torrentem qui vocatur Hollech; et communem pasturam ejusdem ville et ligna in nostro nemore ad suum ignem et ad omnia sua edificia et aisiamenta sua, sine venditione facienda ; et habere xl porcos in prefato nemore absque pannagio et bladum suum ducere ad molendinum quocumque voluerint sine contradictione. Hee autem predictis pauperibus concessimus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus et exactionibus et servitio regis et omni humano servitio preter orationes pauperum. Hee fecimus pro salute animarum nos trarum et pro animabus patrum nostrorum et matrum nostrarum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum, ut simus participes bonorum et orationum que fiant in ilia sancta domo die ac nocte. Hiis testibus, Radulfo capellano, Nicholao capellano, Henrico capel lano, Willelmo capellano, Petro clerico de I3iria, Hamundo diacono, Willelmo clerico nepote Serlonis, Martino Mala-herba, Henrico filio Apoliti, Andrea Tirel, Willelmo de Ribestain, Willelmo janitore archiepiscopi, Utredo Mala-herba, Adam aurifico, Galfrido Brun. 60. Feoffment by Serlo de Pouele to Henry de Bredlau of various riddings, land, meadow, a toft and a croft in Poole, next Otley. 1190-1208. Brit. Mus, ; Cott. ch. xxviii, 93. Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Serlo de Pouele salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse et concessisse 1 Pipe R., 13 Hen, II, 94; Percy Chartul., 462, ^ Yorks. Fines, 1, u, 274, 62 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Henrico de Bredelau pro homagio et servitio suo exartum illud infra divisas de Pouele cum omnibus pertinentiis suis quod Gilbertus presbiter quondam de me tenuit, cum tofto et crofto ad illud pertinentibus ; et totam terram subtus illud exartum inter viam regalem et aquam de Werf ; et preterea dedi eidem Henrico omnia exarta que erant Thome filii Efward in eisdem campis ; et terram superius pre dicta exarta usque ad unam maximam petram que est pro- pinquior subtus fontem qui dicitur Haukekelde, et exinde sicut fossatum extenditur usque ad divisas de Otthel', et ab eisdem divisis versus orientem usque ad viam quandam prope rivulum de Dernekelde ; et similiter dedi eidem Henrico unum pratum quod dicitur Poth ; et totum exartum quod erat Willelmi Brun juxta mesuagium ejusdem Henrici ; et duas acras et unam quartam partem unius acre ibidem que erant Gilberti Malcui- venant ; et dimidiam acram terre in eisdem campis de Pouele, tenendam et habendam prefato scilicet Henrico et heredibus suis de me et de heredibus meis in feodo et hereditate, Hbere, quiete, et honorifice, cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus et communis et aisiamentis ad tantum liberi tenementi perti nentibus in eadem villa, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in aquis et molendinis, in viis et semitis, et in omnibus aliis infra villam et extra ; reddendo nobis per annum xl denarios, scilicet viginti denarios ad Pentecosten et viginti denarios ad festum Sancti Martini pro omni servitio et exactione ad eandem terram spectante. His testibus, Willelmo Wahard, Radulfo de Bramhope, Petro de Arthington, Geffr[ay] Mansel, Willelmo de Leley, Hugone de Leley, Hugone filio ejus, Willelmo filio Ever- ardi, Petro Wahard, Hugone de Cattel' Roberto Kauceis, Henrico fratre Hervici,^ Petro de Bredlaia, Ricardo filio Rogeri, Henrico Neelet, Ysaac de Timbel, Norm[anno] de Ascwid clerico, et aliis. 61. Confirmation by Henry I of the gift made by archbishop Thurstan to the monks of Fountains, of 200 acres of land in the woodlands of Herleshow, near Ripon, and the arable land of a rustic in Sutton. 1131-1133. Chartul. of Fountains; Add, MS, 37770, f. 358^^ (old p, 720). H[enricus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et vice comiti et omnibus baronibus suis de Eborasc[ira] salutem, Sciatis me concessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis in ea secundum regulam Sancti Benedicti viventibus ducentas acras terre in bosco de Erlleshou juxta Ripun et terram cujusdam rustici arabilem in Sudtona, sicut Turstinus archiepis- ^ or " Herrici," archbishop's fee : herleshow, fountains 63 copus eas eis dedit et concessit. Volo itaque et precipio et regia auctoritate confirmo ut hee supradicta illi ecclesie et monachis in perpetuum inconcusse remaneant. Testibus, episcopo Sancti David Bernardo et G[aufrido] cancellario, apud Wintoniam. 62. Grant by Thurstan, archbishop of York, to the abbot and monks of Fountains of a portion of the woodland of Herleshow, by bounds shown to Richard, first abbot of that place, and the portion of land adjoining the same wood, given by Wallef son of Archil, the donor's (free) man, in which the said donor founded the church (of Fountains); also of 2 carucates in Sutton, saving the tillage on the east side of the road from Ripon to (North) Stainley. 1139-1140. From the original at Studley Royal. Pd. in 'Walbran, Memor. of Ripon, 1, 156. Facsimile in the York volume of Arch. Inst. (1846), art. xii, p, 40, Turstinus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus Cantuariensi archiepiscopo et omnibus episcopis, abbatibus, clericis, baronibus et laicis totius Anghe et successoribus suis salutem. Notum facimus omnibus vobis nos Deo et Sancte Marie de Fontibus et abbati et monachis in elemosinam dedisse partem de bosco de Herleso secundum divisionem quam monstravimus Ricardo primo abbati ejusdem loci, et illam partem terre quam dedit eidem ecclesie Wallef filius Archilli homo noster que est juxta eundem boscum in quo nos fundavimus eandem ecclesiam con cessisse ; et preter hoc dedimus prefate ecclesie duas carucatas terre in bosco et piano in Sutona, excepta una cultura que est juxta viam ab orientali parte que ducit de Ripun ad Stenlee. Et hoc vobis omnibus manifestum sit quoniam ^ isti secundum regulam Beati ^ Benedicti se vivere professi sunt. Hee omnia prefata ab omni servitio quieta et soluta terreno quod nobis et successoribus nostris debetur in predictam elemosinam con cessimus sub his testibus : teste Willelmo decano et Willelmo thesaurario, Hugone cantore, Osberto archidiacono, Waltero archidiacono, Fulcone canonico, Serlone canonico, Willelmo de Perchi, Anfrido canonico, Gaufrido ^ canonico, Achardo canonico, Letoldo canonico et omnibus aliis canonicis Sancti Petri ; testi bus etiam Willelmo Martino * et Roberto de Pincheneio et Simone et CHberto et Gilleberto, canonicis Sancti Wilfridi; teste etiam Willelmo dapifero et Roberto conestabulario et Willelmo Wahait * et Ricardo Pede Latronis et Hugone filio 1 "qui"; facsimile, ^ repeated. ^ "Garfrido"; ch, * " Martono" ; ib. There is some doubt whether William and Martin were two persons, or whether " 'William Martin " is the correct reading. See witnesses to No, 64, ^ " Unahair " in facsimile. 64 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Hulrici et Roberto de Herleso et WaUief de Stotleia et Ricardo fratre ejus et Hulchillo preposito. The terms of this charter imply that it was issued some time after the settlement in 1131 of the Benedictine monks of St, Mary's, York, within the bounds of the township of Herleshow, at the place named by the new community " Fountains." This view is supported by the terms of the confirmation issued by Henry I during the period 1131-1133. Hugh Sottewame was archdeacon of St. .Peter's (W.R,) in 11 38, and when this charter was issued his place had been taken by the donor's nephew, Osbert de Bayeux, The reference to Richard, abbot of Fountains, as the first abbot, suggests that he was no longer abbot. These considerations point to the period 11 39-1 140 as the time when this charter was issued. The original buildings of the abbey were evidently on the right bank of the little river Skell and within the township of Herleshow. The confirma tion of Henry I sufficiently describes the initial endowment possessed by the monks upon their first settlement. The narrative of the foundation of the abbey agrees with that description,' Whilst the bare evidence of the charters which describe the early gifts made to the monks indicates volun tary gifts, it is extremely probable that many of the early acquisitions of property were the result of purchase. The chartulary of the abbey shows, for instance, that some of the grants made by Roger de Mowbray were for money received, to enable him to make the journey to Jerusalem. 63. Confirmation by Stephen to the monks of Fountains of 2 carucates in Sutton given by Thurstan, archbishop of York, and the por tion of the woodland of Herleshow by the bounds appointed by the archbishop ; 2 carucates in the two Caytons, given by Eustace Fitz-John ; to hold in alms with divers immunities. c. Feb. 1 136. Chartul. of Fountains ; Lib. of Univ. Coll,, Oxon., MS, C167, f. I, This and other confirmations are printed in Walbran, Memor. of Fount., ii, 1-7, S[tephanus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopis episcopis abbatibus comitibus justiciariis vicecomitibus baronibus et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me con cessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie et abbati et monachis de Fontibus qui sunt de ordine Cisterciensi pro Dei amore et salute anime mee et parentum meorum et pro statu regni mei duas carucatas terre in Sutuna quas Thurstinus archiepiscopus Eboracensis eis dedit et concessit in elemosinam perpetuam cum omnibus rebus eidem terre pertinentibus in bosco et piano et pratis et pascuis et aquis ; et partem bosci de Hereleshow per divisas et metas quas predictus archiepiscopus eis fecit et statuit in terra et in bosco et sicut ipse eas eis per cartem suam con- firmavit et que recte pertinent predictis terris. Et preter hee concedo eis duas carucatas terre in duabus Caytunis quas Eustachius fihus Johannis eis dedit et concessit cum omnibus rebus eidem terre pertinentibus in bosco et piano et pratis et 1 Mon. Angl, v, 296, n. 9. archbishop's fee : sutton, morker 65 pasturis et aquis per divisas et metas quas Eustachius filius Johannis eis fecit et statuit et que juste pertinent eisdem terris et sicut Eustachius eas eis per cartas suas confirmavit. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod bene et in pace et libere et quiete teneant de omnibus auxiliis et geldis et danegeldis et assisis et placitis et omnibus occasionibus et querelis efscutagiis et omnibus consuetudinibus et omni terreno servitio quod mihi vel archie piscopo Eboracensi vel Eustachio vel successoribus meis vel eorum unquam pertineat nunc et usque in sempiternum, omnia eis quieta et soluta clamo et regia auctoritate et a Deo collata mihi potestate illi ecclesie imperpetuum obtinenda confirmo et illibate permanenda statuo et corroboro. Testibus, T[urstino] archiepiscopo et A[lexandro] episcopo Lincolniensi et Audoeno episcopo Ebroicensi et Johanne episcopo Sagiensi, et Adel[waldo] episcopo Carliolensi, et R[ogerio] cancellario, apud Eboracum anno incarnationis dominice M°.C.XXXV°, et anno regni mei primo. 64. Grant by Robert de Sarz, with the consent of Ragnild his wife, to the monks of Fountains, of land called Morker, outside their hedge and land adjoining and extending to Frakilda-keld and the boundary of Markingfield ; also the land of Warsill and ^ m. which they used to pay yearly for the same. ii35-iiS3- Chartul. of Fountains ; Add. MS. 37770, f. 357 (old p, 717). Pd. in Moji. Angl., V, 308^., n. 66 ; a defective copy. Notum sit omnibus legentibus et audientibus litteras has quod ego Rodbertus de Sarz cum consilio et bona voluntate uxoris mee Ragnilde concessi et dedi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, in puram elemo sinam, terram quam habui extra sepem eorum nomine Morcher, et aliam terram eidem conjunctam et pertingentem usque ad Frakildakelda et usque ad divisas de Merchingfeld. Concessi etiam et dedi eis in liberam et puram elemosinam terram de Warsala et dimidiam marcham argenti quam pro eadem terra unoquoque anno mihi dare solebant quietam illis fclamavi et ab omni calumpnia heredum et posterorum meorum liberam et solutam. Et hee quidem illis concessi et dedi pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee Rag[nilde] omniumque parentum nostrorum viventium vel defunctorum. Testibus hiis, quorum nomina subscribuntur, scilicet, Willielmo Martino et Cliberto canonico, et Osberto filio ipsius, et Rodberto de Nunnewyc et Audkillo preposito et Rogero filio ejus, et Gamello filio Suani et filiis ejus et Rod[berto] Cartunut et Stainulfo clerico et Acca fiho Thor et Rainkillo filio Stainbern et Ketello filio Siward et Ulf de Erleshau et Orm filio Heremeri et Rod[berto] de Pinkenni et Uctredo filio Wallef. e 66 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS In the narrative of the foundation of the abbey of Fountains, the gift of Robert " de Sartis," and Raghenild his wife, is described as " his town called Herleshou with fields adjoining and the forest called Warchsale.'" Morker is the name of 2 granges, High Morker close to the abbey and Low Morker a little to the east, forming part of the town of Herleshow, which with Warsill belonged to the fee of the archbishop of York in the middle of the eleventh century. See the early surveys. The donor seems to have been also known as Robert " de Herlesho," ^ William Martin, Robert de Pinkenei and Clibert attested the charter of Archbishop Thurstan founding the abbey, as canons of Ripon ; " Hulchill " the reeve of that charter is here described as " AudkiU " the reeve ; Wallef son of Archill, the archbishop's man, and the donor of land at the foundation may be " Wallief de StoUei," one of the witnesses of Thurstan's charter,' and possibly the father of Uctred, named above. 65. Grant by Robert de Sarz to the monks of Fountains, of wood and plain, belonging to the town of (Bishop) Thornton, lying between Gill Moor and Felebrigg-beck and between the boundary of Sawley and Haith-beck which divides (Bishop) Thornton from Brimham, being to the north and west of Gill Moor; and in Gill Moor a corner of wooded and open ground for a drift-way for their flock, the place appearing to the monks to be too narrow, whereby they were apprehensive as to thieves ; to hold for ^ »z, yearly <:, 11 35-1 140. Chartul, of Fount, f, 126, Pd, in Mon. Angl., v, 308, n. 64. An abstract is in Add. MS, 18276, f, 2441^, Notum sit omnibus legentibus et audientibus litteras has quod ego Robertus de Sarz cum consilio et bona voluntate uxoris mee concessi et dedi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, in feudo et hereditate, quicquid est in bosco et in piano quod pertinet ad villam meam Thornatunam inter Gillemora et Felebriggabec, et inter divisam de Salleia et Haithabec, que est divisa inter eandem Tornetunam et Berne- beam, quod totum scilicet est del north et west de Gillemora ; et in ipsa Gillemora unum angulum partim nemorosum et partim planum, sicut ego perambulavi et probi viri qui mecum erant, ad exitum pecunie eorum, quia locus ille nimis artus videbatur eis et propter timorem latronum. Sciendum igitur quod iidem monachi de Fontibus unoquoque anno pro ista tenura dabunt mihi et heredibus meis dimidiam marcam argenti pro omni servitio, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Ubi concessi et saisiavi predictos monachos de ista tenura fuerunt isti, Gillebertus canonicus Sancti Wilfridi de Ripun et ceteri multi. Et ad recordationem hujus conventionis fuerunt isti, Robertus de Pinchenni, Symon canonicus, Ricardus Pes Latronis et alii multi. Omnes hii interfuerunt quando ego et uxor mea concessimus hanc conventionem ante ostium ecclesie Sancti Wilfridi de Ripun. ' Walbran, Memor. of Fount., 1, 54. " ib., 156-157. ' ib. archbishop's FEE : THORNTON, HERLESHO'W 67 66. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the gift made by Robert de Sarz and Raghanild his wife to the monks of Fountains (as in the preceding charter). For which gift the monks gave Robert i mark and his wife 3^-. f. 1135-1 140. Chartul. of Fount, ; f, I26d. Pd. in Mon. Angl., v, 308b, n. 65, Turstinus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus successoribus suis et universis ecclesie filiis salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presentis cartule testimonio confirmasse donationem quam Robertus de Sarz et Raganildis uxor ejus dederunt monachis Sancte Marie de Fontibus, scilicet quicquid est in bosco et in piano quod pertinet ad Tornetunam que est de feudo meo inter Gillemora et Felebriggebec, et quicquid est inter divisam de Sallaia et Heithebec ; et in ipsa Gillemora unum angulum partim nemorosum et partim planum, sicut perambulaverunt ipse Robertus et ahi probi qui cum ipso erant, perpetuo jure a predictis monachis possidenda, libere et quiete ab omni servitio, pro dimidia marca argenti per annum, sicut continetur in carta quam ipse Robertus et predicta uxor ejus inde eis tradiderunt sigillita sigillo Sancti Wilfridi. Et pro concessu et donationa ipsius Roberti et uxoris sue perpetuo tenenda dederunt predicti monachi ipsi Roberto marcam unam argenti et uxori ejus iij. solidos. Hiis testibus, Willielmo decano Eboracensi, Willielmo thesaurario, et multis aliis. 67. Confirmation by Henry, archbishop of York, of the gift made by Robert de Sarz, and Raghanild his wife, daughter of Ligulf, to the monks of Fountains of the town of Herleshow, being 3 carucates of land. 1149-1153. Chartul. of Fount. ; Add. MS, 37770, f, 3^8d. (old p. 720). Pd, in Mon. Angl., V, 308b, n, 67 (incomplete), Henricus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus universis filiis sancte matris ecclesie ad quos littere iste pervenerint, salutem in Domino, Quoniam sine vere cultu religionis nee caritatis unitas potest subsistere nee Deo gratum exhiberi servitium, ecclesiarum prelatis convenit religiosas personas diligere et earum necessit atibus et quieti paterna sollicitudine providere. Eapropter donationem quam Robertus de Sartis et uxor illius Ragnilda, filia Ligulfi, fecerunt abbatie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, totam videlicet villam de Herleshowia, id est tres carucatas terre per ipsas divisas per quas prefatus Robertus et uxor ejus unquam melius tenuerunt, nos ratam habentes concedimus et presentis script! pagina confirmando communimus, statuentes quatinus hanc donationem ab omni terreno servitio liberam et quietam in perpetuam elemosinam 6S EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS possideant. Hujus rei testes sunt magister Robertus Butevilla- nus Eboracensis ecclesie archidiaconus, magister Laurentius, Thomas Sota-vagina, Geroldus filius Serlonis, Willelmus de Wintonia, Thomas de Reinvilla, Eboracensis ecclesie canonici ; magister Robertus de Hospitali, Rogerus elemosinarius, Rober tus de Nunnewyc, Symon Warth, Robertus Puiher, Aer- naldus de Mildeby, Herbertus de Merchintona, Ricardus filius Archilli, Uctredus filius Wallef, Ricardus filius Autchil, Suain de Torentona, Bernardus filius Gamelli. 68. Confirmation by Eugenius III to Richard, abbot, and the monks of Fountains, of the gift of the land of Herleshow made by Robert de Sarz and Raghanild his wife, with the consent of Henry, archbishop of York ; also of Kilnsey. At Ferentino, 26 May (1150-1153), Chartul. of Fount,, Add, MS. 37770, f. 359 (old p. 721). Eugenius episcopus servus servorum Dei dilecto filio Ricardo abbati de Fontibus salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Pasto- ralis ejus cura copipellit servorum Dei quieti prospicere et que ipsis rationabiliter concessa sunt apostolice sedis auctoritate munire. Proinde, dilecte in Domino fill, tuis justis postula- tionibus benignum impertinente[s] assensum donationem terre de Herleshow quam Robertus de Sartis et Raganild[is] ejus uxor, assensu venerabilis fratris nostri Henrici Eboracensis archie piscopi, monasterio tuo devotionis intuitu juste fecerunt favoris nostri munimine confirmamus et ratam futuris temporibus manere decernimus ; et Kilneseiam quoque cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et omnes alias terras oblatione fidelium eidem monasterio rationabili prudentia collatas, tibi tuisque successoribus pariter confirmamus. Null! ergo hominum liceat donationem ipsara temerario ausu infringere seu predictum monasterium quibusHbet molestiis perturbare. Si quis igitur id attemptare presumpserit secundo tertiove commonitus nisi presumptionem suam digna satisfactione correxerit indignationem omnipotentis Dei et Bea torum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum Ferentini vii Kal. Junii. 69. Confirmation by Robert, dean, and the chapter of St. Peter's, York, to Richard, abbot, and the monks of Fountains of the land of Herleshow and Sutton, of the fee of St. Peter's, as de scribed in the charters of Roger, archbishop ofYork. ^.1160- 1170, Chartul, of Fount. ; Add. MS. 18276, f. 235. Robertus decanus et humile capitulum ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis omnibus, etc., salutem. Manifestum est quod pacem et archbishop's FEE : HERLESHOW, SUTTON 69 tranquillitatem omnium et maxime rehgiosorum fratrum debemus diligere et eorum quieti in quantum possimus, Deo auxihante, prospicere; Proinde cunctis tam modernis quam post'eris notum esse volumus quod juste petition! Ricardi abbatis et fratrum ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus benignum impertientes assen sum totam terram de Herleshou et Sutthune cum universis terris, silvis, aquis, pratis, et pascuis quibuslibet justis modis acquisitis de feodo Sancti Petri ex parte nostra libenter concedi mus et sicut plenius et diligentius denominata sunt et designata in carta domini nostri Ro§;erii Eboracensis archiepiscopi ab omni infestatione et exactione quorumlibet Uberrima esse volentes tanquam puram et perpetuam elemosinam prefate ecclesie per presentem cartam capituli nostri confirmamus. Hii sunt testes, etc. 70. Quit-claim by John son of Fulk to the monks of Fountains of his right in the land of Herleshow which Robert de Sarz and Raghanild his wife gave, and Henry, archbishop of York, con firmed, namely on the part of the kindred of the said Raghanild ; and pledge, to observe this deed, in the hand of Alexander, dean of Burghshire. For this the monks gave him 8 marks, 1175-1185. Chartul. of Fount. ; Add, MS, 37770, f- 357'^- Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis litteras has legentibus et audientibus Johannes filius Fulconis salutem. Sciatis me et heredes meos quietam clamasse calumpniam et quicquid juris habuimus in Herleshou Deo et Sancte Marie et monachis de Fontibus. Et ego et heredes mei acquietabimus et guarenta- bimus ipsis monachis de Fontibus totam terram illam de Herleshou sicut Robertus de Sartis et Raganildis uxor ejus eam monachis dederunt, et Henricus archiepiscopus carta sua confirmavit contra omnes calumpniatores qui venturi sunt, ex parte ilia scilicet ex parentela Raganildis. Ad hee tenenda et facienda in perpetuum ego Johannes fidem meam affidavi in manu Alexandri decani de Burhscyre. Et ut hee libentius et liberius facerem monachi dederunt michi viii marcas argenti. Hiis testibus, Bernardo clerico de Rypel[eia], Alexandro decano de Burhscyre, Radulfo filio Aldelpni], Petro de Chetelwelle, Alexandro de Neuby, Willelmo de Tresfeld, Rogero filio Steindf',-"^ Henrico filio Johannis et herede^ ejus, qui simul cum patre obtulit cartam istam super altare de Fontibus. 71. General confirmation by Henry, archbishop ofYork, to Richard, abbot, and the monks of Fountains, of the site of their abbey, of the fee of St. Peter, and the grange of Sutton with land acquired 1 Sic. for " Steinulfi " ? = " heres " ; MS, JO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS from Torfin son of Gospatric and Godwin de Clud[er]um ; Her leshow by the bounds with which Robert de Sarz and Raghanild his wife, daughter of Ligulf, held it ; the grange of 'Warsill given by the same Robert and Raghanild his wife ; land in dispute between Herleshow and Bertram de Bulmer, which he released ; 20 acres of land given by Richard Piedlarrun for the soul of his son ; other 20 acres given by Norman son of Uctred ; and land in dispute between Cayton and Markington, which was released to them. II 50-1 153. From the original at Studley Royal, Pd. in 'Walbran, Memor. of Fount., i, 157- H[enricus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus dilectis fihis R[!cardo] abbati monaster!! Sancte Marie de Fontibus ejusque fratribus tam presentibus quam futuris regularem vitam professis in perpetuum salutem et divinam benedictionem. Ponti fical! auctoritati competit religiosas personas diligere et earum quieti Deo auxihante prospicere, Eapropter dilecti in Domino filii vestris justis postulationibus clementer annuentes prefatam Dei genitricis ac semper virginis Marie ecclesiam in qua divino mancipati estis obsequio totumque habitationis vestre locum cum universis terris, silvis, aquis, pratis et pascuis de feudo Sancti Petri et nostro quibushbet justis modis adquisitis vobis et suc cessoribus vestris in puram et perpetuam elemosinam concedimus et presenti script! pagina confirmando communimus. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis, ecclesiam de Fontibus cum sibi adjacentibus ; grangiam Suttone per plenarias et antiquas divisas cum terris adquisitis a Torfino filio Gospatric et a Godwino de Cludu[m] ; Herleshowiam per suas divisas plenarias per quas Robertus de Sartis et uxor ejus Raganildis filia Ligulfi melius unquam tenuerunt ; grangiam de Warthsala sicut prefatus Robertus et ejus uxor Raganildis eam dederunt ; terram etiam que erat in calumpnia inter Herleshowiam et Bertrannum de Bulemer quam ipse quietam clamavit, et viginti acras terre quas Ricardus Pied Larrun pro anima filii sui vobis dedit ; set et alias viginti acras quas Normannus filius Uctredi dedit vobis ; terram nichilominus que erat in calumpnia inter Caitonam et Merchin- tonam sicut vobis quieta clamata fuit. Hujus rei testes sunt, Osbertus archidiaconus, Hugo thesaurarius, Robertus Butevil- lanus archidiaconus, Thomas Sotavagina, Geroldus filius Serlonis, Willelmus de Wintonia, Thomas de Reinevilla, Nicholaus de Trelli, capitulum Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco, magister Robertus de hospitali Ebor[acensi], Rogerus elemosinarius, Willelmus fihus Gamelli de Rip[un], Ricardus Murdach, Her- veius de Gousa, Albertus de Rip[un] et alii multi. Upper half of the seal of white wax : an ecclesiastical figure standing; legend broken off. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : FOUNTAINS ABBEY 7 1 72. General confirmation by Roger, archbishop of York, to Richard, abbot, and the monks of Fountains, of the site and precincts of their house, given and confirmed by Thurstan and Henry, the grantor's predecessors (and of the gifts enumerated in the pre ceding charter). 1154-1164. Chartul. of Fount. ; f. 78. Pd, in Walbran, Memor. of Fount., 1, 158. Rogerus Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus dilectis filiis Ricardo abbati monasterii Sancte Marie de Fontibus ejusque fratribus tam presentibus quam futuris regularem vitam pro fessis inperpetuum salutem. Ex amministratione officii nobis commissi necessario incumbit religiosas personas diligere et earum quieti Deo auxihante prospicere, Ea propter dilecti in Domino filii vestris justis postulationibus clementer annuentes prefatam Dei genitricis ac semper virginis Marie ecclesiam in qua divino mancipati estis obsequio totumque vestre habita tionis locum cum universis terris, silvis, aquis, pratis et pascuis de feudo Sancti Petri et nostro quibuslibet justis modis acquisitis vobis et successoribus vestris in puram et perpetuam elemosinam concedimus et presentis script! pagina confirmando communimus sicut a predecessoribus nostris bone memorie Turstino et . Henrico archiepiscopis concessum esse dinoscitur. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis, ecclesiam de Fontibus cum sibi adjacentibus ; grangiam Suttune per plenarias divisas suas cum terris acquisitis a Torphino filio Gospatricis et a Godwino de Cluthum ; Herleshowiam per suas divisas plenarias per quas Robertus de Sartis et uxor ejus Raganildis fiha Ligulph! melius unquam tenuerunt; terram etiam que erat in calumpnia inter Herleshowiam et Bertrannum de Bulemer quam ipse quietam clamavit, et viginti acras terre quas Ricardus Pedlarrun pro anima filii sui vobis dedit ; set et alias viginti acras quas Normannus filius Uctredi dedit vobis. Hee omnia vobis concedimus, statuentes ut libera et absoluta ab omni terreno servitio quod mihi vel successoribus meis pertinet possideatis et nichil vobis oneris quod regibus vel nobis debetur imponatur. Terram nichilominus que erat in calumpnia inter Caitonam et Merchintonam sicut vobis quieta clamata fuit. Siquis contra hanc nostre constitutionis paginam aliquid temere attemptaverit, indignationem Dei omnipotentis et Beatorum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli et nostram se noverit incursurum. Hhs testibus [etc.]. 73. Confirmation by Stephen to the monks of Fountains, of the gifts made by Thurstan, archbishop of York, Henry his successor, count Alan of Brittany, and other barons, 1153- Chartul, of Fount,; Univ. Coll,, Oxon,, MS, C167, f, i. Pd. in Walbran, Memor. of Fount., ii, z. S[tephanus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbati bus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, baronibus, ministris et omnibus 72 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS fidelibus suis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Deo et ecclesie de Fontibus et monachis ibidem servientibus donationem illam quam Thurstinus archiepiscopus Eboracensis eis fecit et quam Henricus archiepiscopus successor ejus eis fecit et carta sua confirmavit et quam comes Alanus de Britannia et ain barones et fideles regni mei eis fecerunt de terris et aliis tenuris. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta ecclesia et monachi terras et tenuras illas bene et in pace libere et quiete et honorifice teneant et habeant in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et stagnis et in omnibus rebus et locis et pertinenths earum cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis con suetudinibus eisdem tenuris pertinentibus ita liberas et quietas ab omni seculari servitio et exactione, sicut predicti domini eas illis dederunt et concesserunt et cartis suis confirmaverunt. Testibus, comite E[ustachio] ^ filio regis et Roberto de Ver et W[illelmo] Mart[el] et Ricardo de Lucy, apud Gipeswic. Stephen and Eustace of Boulogne laid siege to Ipswich in the summer of 1 1 53,'' The surrender of the town was doubtless the occasion of the issue of this charter, 74. Precept of Henry II to his ministers of the seaports of England and Normandy, acquitting the horses, men and goods of the monks of Fountains of toll, passage and pontage, c. Feb. 1155. Chartul, of Fount, ; Univ. Coll., Oxon,, MS. C167, f. 10. Pd. in Walbran, Memor. of Fount., ii, 3. Henricus rex Angl[orum] et dux Normannorum et Aqui tanorum et comes Andegavorum justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus ministris suis totius Anglie et Normannie et nominatim portuum maris salutem. Precipio quod equi et homines et omnes res abbatie de Fontibus et monachorum ibidem Deo servientium sint quieti de theloneo et passagio pontagio et omni consuetudine quocumque venerint. Et prohibeo ne quis eos super hoc disturbet super decem li[brarum] forisfactur[am]. Testibus, T[heobaldo] archiepiscopo Cantuariensi, H[ugone] episcopo Dunelmensi, R[oberto] episcopo Lincolniensi, Phihppo episcopo Baiocensi, Ernulfo episcopo Lexoviensi, T[homa] can cellario, comite Reginaldo, apud Eboracum. 75. Similar precept of Henry II to his ministers, especially to those of Yorkshire, acquitting the men, horses and goods of the monks of Fountains from toll, passage and pontage, especially at Boroughbridge. Given at Oswestry, ^, May 1155. Chartul, of Fount, ; Univ, Coll,, Oxon,, MS, C167, f, 10. Also in Ch, R,, 5 Edw, II, m, 9. Pd, in Walbran, Metnor. of Fount. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus mini- 1 Supplied from Ch. R., 5 Edw, II, m, 9, " William of Newburgh, 89. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: FOUNTAINS ABBEY 73 stris suis totius Anghe, et nominatim de Eborac[i]scira, salutem. Precipio quod homines et equi et omnes res abbathie de Fontibus et monachorum ibidem Deo servientium sint quieti de theolonio et passagio et pontagio et omni alia consuetudine quocumque venerint et nominatim ad pontem de Burgo tam per aquam tam per terram. Et nullus eos injuste vexet nee disturbet super decem librarum forisfacturam. Testibus, Henrico filio camerarii et Ricardo de Canviha, apud Blauncmou[tier] in Walhis. 76. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Fountains of the gifts made by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of 2 carucates in Sutton ; by Robert de Sarz and Raghenild his wife, with the consent of Henry, archbishop of York, of 3 carucates in Herleshow ; by Alan, earl of Richmond, of the grange of Cowton Moor ; by Roger de Mowbray of the grange of Aldbrough and by the same Roger and his wife of woodland near Sutton, and of estovers in the forest of Nidderdale and the grange of Dacre; by Eustace fitz John and Serlo de Burgh of 2 carucates in Cayton; by William fitz Duncan and Alice his . wife of 2 1 carucates in Kilnsay; to hold in alms, with divers immunities and Hberties, May 1155, Chartul, of Fount, ; Univ, CoU,, Oxon., MS, C167, f, i. Pd, in Walbran, Memor. of Fount., ii, 4, H[enricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aqui tanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbati bus, comitibus, justiciariis, baronibus, vicecomitibus, ministris et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse Deo et abbatie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis Cisterciensis ordinis ibidem Deo servientibus pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et filiorum meorum et pro anima patris mei et avi mei regis Henrici et omnium predecessorum meorum donationem illam quam Thur stinus Eboracensis archiepiscopus fecit eis de Suttuna, scilicet duas carucatas terre ; ex dono Roberti de Essartis et Raghen- [ilde] uxoris ejus totam terram de Herleshow, scilicet tres caru catas terre in bosco et piano, assensu et confirmatione Henrici Eboracensis archiepiscopi ; ex dono Alani comitis de Riche- mundia grangiam de Couton more ; ex dono Rogeri de Moubray grangiam de Aldeburgh et quandam partem terre nemorose juxta Suttunam ex dono ejusdem et uxoris ejus ; et donationem illam quam idem Rogerus et uxor ejus fecerunt eis scilicet ut habeant omnia necessaria sua in foresta de Niderdale et grangiam de Dacra cum pertinentiis suis; ex dono Eustachii filii Johannis et Sarlonis de Burgo duas carucas terre in Caytona ; ex dono Wilhelmi filii Dunecani et Aeliz uxoris ejus duas carucatas terre ¦et dimidiam in Kylnesay, Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta ecclesia teneat omnes predictas terras et ceteras omnes 74 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS que ab aliis hominibus eidem ecclesie rationabiliter collate sunt ita bene et in pace et honorifice et libere et quiete sicut carte donatorum testantur in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in essartis, in aquis et stagnis, in viis et semitis et in omnibus locis cum soca et saca et toll et theam et infangentheof et cum ahis omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis et quietanchs de sciris et hundredis et themanetale et geld' et dangeld' et placitis et querelis et assisis ef'scutagiis et auxihis et omnibus occasionibus et omni terreno servitio et seculari exactione. Testibus, Theobaldo Cantuariensi archiepiscopo, Rogero Eboracensi archiepiscopo, Thoma cancellario, Regin aldo comite Cornubie, Roberto comite Legrecestrie, comite Patricio, Eustachio filio Johannis, Henrico de Essex con stabulario, Ricardo de Humet constabulario, apud Brugiam in obsidione. 77. Writ of Henry II, directed to his sheriff and ministers of York shire, incidental to the preceding charter. May 1155. Chartul, of Fount, ; Univ, Coll,, Oxon,, MS. C167, f. id. Pd. in Walbran, Memor. of Fount., ii, 4, H[enricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitan orum et comes Andegavorum justiciariis, vicecomiti et ministris suis de Eborac[i]scira salutem, Sciatis me concessisse et con firmasse abbatie Sancte Marie de Fontibus omnes possessiones et omnes res suas quas juste tenent cum soca et saca et toll et theam et infangentheof et cum omnibus aliis libertatibus et liberis con suetudinibus. Quare volo et firmiter precipio ut predicta abbatia et monachi ejusdem ecclesie de Fontibus sint quieti et liberi de themanetale et de danegildis et auxiliis et sciris et hundredis et assisis et omnibus secularibus placitis et omni alia seculari ex actione, Et prohibeo ne quis eis injuriam vel contumeliam faciat, sed teneant omnia sua bene et in pace et libere et quiete sicut carta mea eis testatur. Teste, comite Reginaldo, apud Brug[iam].i 78. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Fountains, of the gifts made to them by Wilham de Percy of the pasture of Malham, Moor where the brook goes to the road from Malham, down that road to Darnbrook, and down Uden to Arncliffe ; and all the pasture of the said WiUiam on the side towards the crags ; by Thurstan de Arches, with the consent of the same WiUiam, of the lands of Arncliffe ; by the same Wilham of Malham water and the fishery ; by Ulf son of Roschill of \ carucate in Malham, as testified by the same William's charter, and as the 1 "Burg."; MS. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: FOUNTAINS ABBEY 75 gift was made in the presence of the chapter of Ripon; by Ahce Carow, late the wife of Geoffrey of Rouen, of her land in York, with the buildings and orchard. August 1175. Chartul. of Fount. ; Univ. Coll., Oxon., MS, C167, f, id. Pd, in Wal bran, Memor. of Fount., ii, 7. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum •*¦ et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, minis tris et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et abbatie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus donationes quas subscripti eis rationabiliter fecerunt in puram et perpetuam elemosinam sicut carte eorum testantur : ex dono Willelmi Percy totam pasturam de mora ^ de Malhom sicut rivus vadit sursum usque ad viam de Malhom et postea totam viam deorsum usque ad Dernebroke et deinde Uden' deorsum usque ad Erneclifum et totam pasturam quam idem Willelmus habuit ex ilia parte versus rupes ; et donationem quam Turstanus de Arches concessione et assensu ipsius Willelmi fecit eis de terra de Erneclif secundum quod carte eorum testantur. Concedo etiam eis et confirmo donationem ejusdem Willelmi quam eis fecit de Mallewatre et piscaria ejusdem aque; et donationem dimidie carucate terre in Malhom ex dono Ulf filii Roschilli secundum testimonium carte ipsius Willelmi et sicut eadem donatio facta fuit et concessa in presentia capituli Sancti Wilfridi de Ripona ; ex dono Aliz Carow que fuit uxor Gaufridi Rothom[agensis] totam terram suam in Eboraco cum edificiis et pomerio et omnibus adjacentiis suis sicut eam ipsis dedit et concessit liberam et quietam de se et heredibus suis et sicut carta sua confirmavit. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod ipsa abbatia et monachi in ea Deo servientes omnia supradicta habeant et teneant bene et in pace, libere et quiete, integre et plenarie et honorifice sicut predicti donatores ea ipsis rationabiliter dederunt et cartis suis confir maverunt. Testibus H[ugone] episcopo Dunelmensi, Johanne decano Sarisburiensi, Ricardo abbate de Mortuomari, Willelmo filio Ald[elini] dapifero, Randulfo de Glanvilla, Reginaldo de Curtenay, Hugone de Creisse, Thoma Bard[ulf], apud Eboracum. This confirmation was undoubtedly issued after the death of William de Percy, in pursuance of the custom, frequently used by monastic houses, of obtaining royal or papal confirmation of the gifts of a deceased benefactor, who had held in chief of the crown. William de Percy died before Easter, 1 175. 79. Grant by Eugenius III to Henry, abbot, and the monks of Fountains, of protection, divers privileges and immunities, and confirmation of the site of Fountains, the granges of Sutton, 1 "Anglie"; MS, ^ "maro"; ii. 76 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Cayton, Cowton Moor, Warsill, Dacre and Aldbrough with lands and pastures; Rainbrow, Newhall (par. Brampton Bierlow), and other lands given by Adam son of Swaine; Troutsdale and whatever lands Eustace fitz John gave for the building of the abbey. Given at Rome, across the Tiber, 29 January ii45[-6],^ Chartul, of Fount, ; Univ, Coll,, Oxon,, MS, C167, f, 17^. Pd. in Walbran, Memor, of Fount., ii, 68. Eugenius episcopus servus servorum Dei dilectis filiis Henrico abbati monasterii Sancte Marie de Fontibus quod in episcopatu Eboracensi situm est ejusque fratribus tam presentibus quam futuris regularem vitam professis imperpetuum. Apostolici moderaminis clementie convenit religiosos viros diligere et eorum loca pia protectione munire. Dignum namque et honestati con veniens esse cognoscitur ut quia ad animarum regimen assumpti sumus, eas et a pravorum hominum nequitia tueamur et apostolice sedis patrocinio foveamus. Ea propter dilecti in Domino filii vestris justis postulationibus clementer annuimus et prefatum locum in quo divino mancipati estis obsequio sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione suscipimus et presentis script! privilegio communimus. Statuentes ut quascunque possessiones quecunque bona ipsum monasterium in presentiarum juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum concessione pontificum largitione regum vel principum oblatione fidelium seu aliis justis modis Deo propitio poterit adipisci firma vobis vestrisque successoribus et illibata permaneant. In quibus hee propriis duximus vocabulis ex primenda : locum ipsum de Fontibus, grangiam de Sutuna, grangiam de Caituna, grangiam de Coutonemore, grangiam de Warteshale, grangiam de Dacra, et Aldeburgh cum terris, silvis, pascuis et ahis appendiciis ad supradicta loca pertinentibus, Reinebergha, Neuhala et ceteras terras quas Adam filius Suani dedit ad abbathiam edificandam, Trutesdala et quascunque terras Eustachius filius Johannis dedit ad abbatiam construendam. Sane laborum vestrorum quos propriis manibus aut sumptibus colitis sive de nutrimentis vestrorum animalium nullus omnino clericus vel laicus a vobis decimas exigere presumat. Si- qua vero libera et absoluta persona pro redemptione anime sue vestro monasterio se conferre voluerit eam suscipiendi facultatem liberam habeatis. Addentes etiam auctoritate apostolica prohibemus ne quis fratres vestros clericos videlicet sive laicos post factam in vestro mon asterio professionem absque vestra licentia suscipere audeat vel retinere. Sanximus etiam nequis archiepiscopus vel episcopus sive cujuslibet ordinis locum vestrum a divinis interdicat officiis sed liceat vobis omni tempore clausis januis et exclusis excom- municatis divina officia celebrare nisi abbatis vel fratrum ipsius 'See Walbran, Memor. of Fount., ii, 71, note 2, ARCHBISHOPS FEE: FOUNTAINS ABBEY '] 7 loci evidens et manifesta culpa extiterit. Paci quoque et tran- quilhtati vestre paterna sollicitudine providentes auctoritate apostolica prohibemus ut infra clausuram locorum sive grangiarum vestrarum nullus violentiam vel rapinam sive furtum facere vel hominem capere audeat et si quis hoc temerario ausu presump serit tanquam sacrilegus judicetur et excommunicationis ultione plectatur. Decernimus ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat prefatum locum temere perturbare aut ejus possessiones auferre vel ablatas retinere, minuere seu quislibet vexationibus fatigare, sed omnia Integra conserventur eorum pro quorum gubernatione et sustentatione concessa sunt usibus omnimodis profutura salva sedis apostolice auctoritate et diocesani episcopi canonica rever entia. Si qua igitur in futurum ecclesiastica secularisve persona hujus nostre constitutionis paginam sciens contra eam temere venire temptaverit secundo tertiove commonita nisi reatum suum congrua satisfactione correxerit potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat reamque se divino judicio existere, de perpetrata iniquitate cognoscat et a sacratissimo corpore et sanguine Dei et Domini Redemptoris nostri Jesu Christi aliena fiat atque in extremo examine districte ultioni subjaceat. Cunctis autem eidem monas terio justa servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jesu Christi quatenus et hie fructum bone actionis percipiant et apud districtum Judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen. Amen. Amen. Ego Eugenius catholice ecclesie episcopus ; ego Conradus Sabinensis episcopus ; ego Imarus Tusculanus episcopus ; ego Gregorius presbyter cardinahs tituli Calixti ; ego Guido presbyter cardinalis .'tituli Sancti Grisogoni ; ego Bernardus presbyter cardinalis tituli Sancti Clementis ; ego Oddo diaconus cardinahs Sancti Georgii ad velum aureum ; ego Gregorius diaconus cardinalis Sancti Angeli ; ego Petrus diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in via lata. • Data trans Tibrim per manum Roberti sancte Romane ecclesie presbyteri cardinalis et cancellarii, quarto Kal. Februarij, indictione viiii, incarnationis dominice anno M°,C.XL.V'°, pontifi- catus vero dompni Eugenij pape tertii anno primo. A charter of privileges of Innocent II, printed by Mr. Walbran in his "Memorials of Fountains Abbey" (Surtees Soc. LXVI I), p, 63, has not been included in this series, because no specific gifts of land were confirmed thereby. That of Alexander III, issued in 1 162, incomplete in Mr. Walbran's work, will be found below; but another issued in 11 72 is omitted for the reason stated above. In the MS. C167, in the Library of University College, Oxford, from which these papal charters have been transcribed, there are a number of papal grants in favour of the Cistercian order in general ; on fol. 23 an indulgence of Lucius III ; on fol. 33^5? a bull to the archbishop of York and others ; and on fol, 35 letters of Alexander III to the archdeacons and others in the diocese of York. These have not been included, as lying without the scope of this work. 78 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 80, Grant by Adrian IV, to Richard, abbot, and the monks of Fountains, of protection, divers liberties and immunities, and confirmation of the church of Fountains ; the grange of Morker with lands in Herleshow given by Robert de Sarz and Raghanild his wife ; lands given by WiUiam de Percy, Richard Pedelarrun, Norman son of Uctred and Aldelin de Aldefeld ; land which was in dispute between Herleshow and (the land of) Bertram de Bulmer, which he released ; the grange of Sutton and land given by Roger de Mowbray and Ahce his wife and Ralph de Bellun with lands purchased of Torphin son of Gospatric, Godwin de Clutherum and Dolphin his son; the grange of Cayton with the land of Herbert and a road by the gift of Richard Pedelarrun, and land in dispute between Cayton and Markington ; the grange of Kilnsay with land released by Copsi de Redmer; the grange of Cowton Moor, and that of Dacre with estovers in the forest of Nidderdale of the gift of Roger de Mowbray ; the grange of Aldbrough with land given by Turgisy son of Malger ; 6 acres of land in Balderby given by Gichel and 3 acres by Ralph de Brisow ; and all the liberties and immunities granted by Henry II, At the Lateran, 23 November 1156, Chartul, of Fount, ; Univ, Coll,, Oxon,, MS, C167, f, 17^, Adrianus episcopus servus servorum Dei dilectis filiis Ricardo abbati ecclesie de Fontibus ejusque fratribus tam presentibus quam futuris regularem vitam professis imperpetuum. Officii nostri nos ammonet et invitat auctoritas pro ecclesiarum statu satagere et earum quieti ac tranquillitati auxihante Domino salubriter providere. Ea propter dilecti in. Domino filii vestris justis postulationibus clementer annuimus et prefatam ecclesiam in qua divino mancipati estis obsequio sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione suscipimus et presentis scripti privilegio communimus, statuentes ut quascunque possessiones quecunque bona eadem ecclesia in presentiarum juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum concessione pontificum largitione regum vel principum oblatione fidelium seu aliis justis rnodis prestante Domino poterit adipisci firma vobis vestrisque successoribus et illibata permaneant. In quibus hee proprus duximus exprimenda vocabulis : ecclesiam de Fontibus et grangiam de Morcher cum tota terra de Herleshow per suas divisas plenarias ex dono Roberti [de] Sarez et uxoris illius Ragan[ildis], et terram de dono Willelmi de Percy, et .terram quam dedit Ricardus Pedelarrun et Normannus filius Uctredi, et terram quam Aldelinus de Aldefelde dedit vobis, et terram que erat in calumpnia inter Herleshow et Bertramnum de Bulmer quam ipse quietam clamavit, grangiam de Sutton cum terris ex dono Rogeri de Molbray et uxoris ejus Aaliz et Radulphi de Bellun cum terris acquisitis a Torphino filio Gosi- patric et a Godwyno de Clutherum et filio ejus Dolfin ; grangiam ARCHBISHOPS FEE: FOUNTAINS ABBEY 79 de Caiton cum terra Herberti et via ex concessu Ricardi Pede larrun et terram que erat in calumpnia inter Caitonam et Merchingtonam ; grangiam de Kylnesey cum terra quam Copsi de Redmer quietam clamavit ; grangiam de Couton More cum appendiciis suis ; grangiam de Daker cum necessariis plenarie in foresta de Niderdale ex dono Rogeri de Molbray; grangiam de Aldeburgh cum terra quam dedit Turgisius filius Malgeri; sex acras terre de dono Gichel in Balderby et tres de Radulpho de Brisow cum ceteris terris silvis pascuis pratis et aliis appen diciis ad supradictas grangias pertinentibus ; libertates etiam omnes seu immunitates ac regias consuetudines a karissimo filio nostro Henrico Anglorum rege rationabiliter vobis et ecclesie vestre indultas et scripti sur pagina roboratas auctoritate apostolica confirmamus etillibatas perpetuis temporibus statuimus permanere. Sane laborum novahum vestrorum quos propriis manibus aut sumptibus colitis sive de nutrimentis animalium vestrorum nullus omnino clericus sive laicus a vobis decimas exigere presumat. Adjicientes preterea constituimus ut si super decimis inter vos et aliquam personam ecclesiasticam cum con sensu archidiaconi vel episcopi sui compositio rationabihter facta est rata perpetuis temporibus et inconcussa persistat. Si qua vero libera et absoluta persona pro redemptione anime sue vestro monasterio se conferre voluerit suscipiendi eam liberam facultatem habeatis. Addentes etiam auctoritate apostolica interdicimus ne quis fratres vestros clericos sive laicos post factam in mona sterio vestro professionem absque vestra licentia suscipere audeat vel retinere. Presenti quoque decreto sanximus ut episcopus in cujus episcopatu ecclesia vestra consistit nee regularem electionem abbatis vestri unquam impediat nee de removendo ac deponendo eo qui pro tempore fuerit contra statuta Cister ciensis ordinis et auctoritatem privilegiorum suorum se ullatenus intromittat. Sanximus autem ne quis archiepiscopus vel episcopus sive cujushbet ordinis locum vestrum a divinis interdicat officiis sed liceat vobis omni tempore clausis januis et exclusis excom- municatis et interdictis divina officia celebrare nisi abbatis vel fratrum ipsius loci evidens et manifesta culpa extiterit. Paci quoque et tranquillitati vestre paterna sollicitudine providentes auctoritate apostolica prohibemus ut infra clausuras locorum sive grangiarum vestrarum nullus violentiam vel rapinam sive furtum facere vel hominem capere audeat. Et si quis super hoc temerario ausu presumpserit tanquarh sacrilegus judicetur et excommunicationis ultione plectatur. Decernimus ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat prefatam ecclesiam temere perturbare aut ejus possessiones auferre vel ablatas retinere minuere seu quibuslibet vexationibus fatigare sed illibata omnia et Integra conserventur eorum pro quorum gubernatione et sustentatione concessa sunt usibus omnimodis profutura. Salva sedis apos- 8o EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS tolice auctoritate et diocesani episcopi canonica reverentia. Si qua igitur infuturum ecclesiastica secularisve persona hanc nostre constitutionis paginam sciens contra eam temere venire temp taverit secundo tertiove commonita nisi presumptionem suam congrua satisfactione correxerit potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat reamque se divino judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate cognoscat et a sacratissimo corpore ac sanguine Dei et Domini Redemptoris nostri Jesu Christi ahena fiat atque in extremo examine districte ultioni subjaceat. Cunctis autem eidem loco sua jura servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jesu Christi quatenus et hie fructum bone actionis percipiant et apud districtum Judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen. Amen. Amen. Ego Adrianus catholice ecclesie episcopus ; ego Imarus Tusculanus episcopus ; ego Cencius Portuensis et Sancte Rufine episcopus ; ego Gregorius Sabinensis episcopus ; ego Guido presbyter cardinalis tituli Sancti Grisogoni ; ego Hubaldus pres byter cardinalis tituli Sancte Praxedis ; ego Manfredus presbyter cardinalis tituli Sancte Sabine; ego Bernardus presbyter cardi nalis tituli Sancti Clementis ; ego Johannes presbyter cardinalis Sanctorum Johannis et Pauli tituli Pamachii ; ego Henricus presbyter cardinahs tituli Sanctorum Nerei et AchiUei ; ego Johannes presbyter cardinalis tituli Sanctorum Silvestri et Martini ; ego Odo diaconus cardinalis Sancti Georgn ad velum aureum; ego Guido diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in portion; ego Jacinctus diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in Cosmidin ; ego Johannes diaconus cardinahs Sanctorum Sergii et Bachi. Data Laterani per manum Rolandi sancte Romane ecclesie presbiteri, cardinalis et cancellarii, viiii Kal. Decembris, indic tione v% incarnationis vero dominice anno M°CLYI°, pontificatus vero domini Adriani pape IIII anno secundo. 81. Grant by Alexander III, to Richard, abbot, and the monks of Fountains, of protection, divers liberties and immunities, and confirmation of the gifts (named in the charter of Adrian IV) and of the grange of Marton ; that of Kilnsey with ^ carucate in Bordley; those of Cowton Moor and Aldbrough with land given by Turgisy son of Malger, across the water of Yore (from Aldbrough) ; the grange of Dacre with materials in the forest of Nidderdale given by Roger de Mowbray ; 40 acres of land in Balderby given by Gichel, and 3 acres given by Ralph de Brysow, At St, Genou (Indre), 26 September 1162. Chartul. of Fount,; Lib, of Univ, Coll,, Oxon,, MS. 0167, f. 18. Pd. in Walbran, Memor. of Fount., ii, 79 ; incomplete, Alexander episcopus servus servorum Dei dilectis fihis Ricardo abbati monasterii de Fontibus ejusque fratribus [ut supra]. Quotiens a nobis petitur quod religion! et honestati archbishop's fee: fountains abbey Si convenire dinoscitur animo nos decet libenti concedere et petentium desideriis congruum impartiri suffragium, Ea propter dilecti in Domino filii vestris justis postulationibus clementer annuimus et prefatum monasterium in quo divino mancipati estis obsequio sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione suscipimus et presentis scripti privilegio communimus ; statuentes ut quas cunque possessiones quecunque bona idem monasterium in presentiarum juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum con cessione pontificum largitione regum vel principum oblatione fidelium seu aliis justis modis Deo propitio poterit adipisci firma vobis vestrisque successoribus et ilhbata permaneant. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis : ecclesiam de Fontibus et grangiam de Morker cum tota terra de Herleshow per suas divisas plenarias ex dono Roberti de Sartis et uxoris illius Raganildis ; grangiam de Sutuna ex dono Rogeri de Molbray et uxoris ejus Aaliz et Radulphi de Bellun, cum terris acquisitis a Torfino filio Gospatric et a Godwino de Cluth[er]um et filio ejus Dolphino ; grangiam de Caiton cum terra Herberti et via ex consensu Ricardi Pedelarrun ; grangiam de Marton cum terris in confinio ejusdem loci acquisitis ; grangiam de Kilnesey cum dimidia carucata terre in Bordelay ; grangiam de Couton More cum appendiciis suis ; grangiam de Aldeburgh cum terra quam dedit Turgisius filius Malgeri ex alia parte aque Jore cum communi pastura ; grangiam de Dacra cum necessariis plenarie in foresta de Niderdale ex dono Rogeri de Molbray ; quadraginta acras ex dono Gichell in Balderby cum communi pastura et tres de Radulpho de Brysow cum terris, silvis, pascuis, pratis et aliis appendiciis ad supradictas grangias pertinentibus. Libertates etiam omnes [ut supra]. Sane laborum vestrorum quos propriis manibus aut sumptibus colitis sive de nutrimentis vestrorum animalium nullus a vobis decimas presumat exigere. Si qua vero libera* et absoluta persona [ut supra]. Adjicientes insuper auctoritate apostphca interdicimus ne quis fratres vestros clericos sive laicos post factam in vestro monasterio professionem absque vestra licentia suscipere audeat vel retinere. Presenti quoque decreto sanximus ut episcopus [ut supra]. Sanximus autem ne aliquis archiepiscopus vel episcopus sive cujushbet ordinis locum vestrum a divinis interdicat officiis sed liceat vobis omni tempore clausis januis exclusis excommunicatis et inter dictis suppressa voce divina officia celebrare nisi abbatis vel fratrum ipsius loci evidens et manifesta culpa extiterit. Paci quoque et tranquilhtati vestre [ut supra]. Et si quis hoc temerario [ut supra]. Decernimus ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat prefatum monasterium temere [ut supra]. Salva sedis apostolice auctoritate et diocesani canonica justitia. Si qua igitur infuturum [ut supra]. C-anctis autem [ut supra]. Amen. Amen. Amen. Ego Alexander catholice ecclesie episcopus ; ego Hubaldus F 82 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Hostiensis episcopus ; ego Bernardus Portuensis et Sancte Rufine episcopus ; ego Walterus Albanensis episcopus ; ego Hubaldus presbiter cardinalis tituli Sancte Crucis in Jerosolima ; ego Henricus presbiter cardinalis tituli Sanctorum Nerei et Achillei; ego Johannes presbiter cardinalis tituli Sancte Anas- tasie; ego Albertus presbiter cardinalis tituli Sancti Laurentii in Lucina; ego Jacobus diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in Cosmidyn ; ego Odo diaconus cardinalis Sancti Nicholai in carcere Tulliano; ego Ardicio diaconus cardinalis Sancti Theo- dori ; ego Bozo diaconus cardinalis Sanctorum Cosme et Damniani ; ego Cinthius diaconus cardinalis Sancti Adriani ; ego Johannes cardinalis Sancte Marie in Portion. Datum apud Sanctum Genulphum per manum Hermanni sancte Romane ecclesie subdiaconi et notarii vit° kaL Octobris indictione xi incarnationis dominice anno M° C LXII° pontificatus vero dompni Alexandri pape III anno quarto. A sketch of the Seal. 82. Confirmation by Alexander III to Richard, abbot, and the monks of Fountains, of land and wood in Nidderdale given by Roger de Molbray ; land purchased in Aismunderby and Masham ; 40 acres of land in Hutton (Conyers) purchased of Roger de Coigners ; and in Balderby of Gikell ; the agreement with the church of Topcliffe made by the hand of Stephen, clerk and parson thereof, with the consent of Roger, archbishop of York, touching tithes ; another with the church of St. Peter, York ; and another with the church of Masham, by the hand of Samson, parson thereof, and confirmed by Henry, late arch bishop of York, At Tours, 27 May [1163]. Chartul, of Fount, ; Univ. CoU,, Oxon., MS. C167, f. 22. Alexander episcopus etc. dilectis filiis Ricardo abbati et fratribus monasterii Sancte Marie de Fontibus salutem et aposto licam benedictionem. Justis postulantium desideriis facilem nos convenit impertiri consensum et vota que a rationis tramite non discordant opere sunt prosequente complenda. Eapropter, dilecti in Domino filii, vestris justis petitionibus grato concurrentes assensu, possessiones omnes quas in presentiarum rationabiliter possidetis aut infuturum justis modis, Deo propitio, potentis adipisci, pasturas etiam rationabiliter vobis concessas vobis et per vos ecclesie vestre auctoritate apostolica confirmamus et presentis scripti patrocinio communimus. Quas videlicet possessiones his duximus vocabulis exprimendas : terram et boscum quam Rogerus de Molbray in foresta sua de Niderdale rationabihter vobis con cessit ; terram a vobis juste acquisitam in territorio de Asmundeby ; terram a vobis rationabiliter acquisitam in territorio de Massham cum communi pastura ejusdem ville ; quadraginta acras acquisitas archbishop's fee: fountains, clotherholme 83 a Rogero de Coingners in territorio de Hotune cum communi pastura rationabiliter vobis concessas ; terram acquisitam a Gikell in territorio de Balderby cum communi pastura ejusdem viUe rationabiliter vobis concessa ; transactionem inter ecclesiam vestram et ecclesiam de Topeclyve assensu et confirmatione venerabilis fratris nostri Rogeri Eboracensis archiepiscopi per manum Stephani clerici, persone ejusdem ecclesie, super quibusdam decimis rationabiliter factam ; transactionem que legitime facta est inter vos et ecclesiam Sancti Petri Eboracensis ; transactionem legitime factam inter vos et ecclesiam de Masham per manum Sansonis persone ejusdem ecclesie, sicut bone memorie Henricus quondam Eboracensis archiepiscopus eam vobis noscitur con firmasse. Statuimus ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel ei aliquatenus con traire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presumpserit indignationem omnipotentis Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum Turonibus vi kal. Junii. (Sine ahquo signo et subscriptione.) Alexander III, during his exile in France, 1 162-4, held a council at Tours, at Pentecost 1163 ; later in the year he moved to Sens. 83. Grant by Dolfin de Clotherum to the monks of Fountains, of land in the territory of Clotherholme, lying within bounds beginning from the tillage called Thirnsco-flad down to the syke of Red- keld, thence down to the causeway of Redley and from the head of that causeway southward and upwards to the east to the hedge and ditch, between the tillage of Thirnsco-flat and the woodland of Clotherholme ; also an acre at the town-end between the road from Ripley to (Kirkby) Malzeard and Kexbeck ; confirmation also of the land in the field of Clother holme given by his father. 1155-1195. Chartul. of Fount.; Add, MS, 18276, f, 235^, Eboracensi archiepiscopo et omnibus [sancte matris ecclesie fihis] Dolfinus de Clutherum salutem. Sciatis me dedisse Deo et monachis de Fontibus quandam partem terre in territorio de Clutherum, scilicet a cultura ilia que vocatur Thirnsch[o]flad deorsum usque ad siket de Redkeld et per illud siket deorsum usque ad calcedum de Redleia et a capite ipsius calcedi deversus le suth' sursum deversus le est usque ad sepem et fossatum que sunt inter culturam de Thirnscoflate et boscum de Clutherum. Et preterea dedi eis unam acram terre ad exitum inter viam que vadit de Rypon ad Malassart et Kesebec deversus le west que est 'propinquior ipsi vie. Ad hee hac mea carta confirmavi predicte ecclesie totam terram quam habeat in campo de Clutherum ex dono patris mei in perpetuam elemosinam solutam et quietam etc. 84 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS The archbishop's holding in Clotherholme is not specifically mentioned in the Survey, and appears to have been involved in an adjacent town, probably Sutton, Ulwine, who is not named elsewhere in the Survey, had a manor in " Cludun" of 1^ carucate, which belonged to the fee of William de Percy in 1086. There is no trace of this tenement in the "Percy Chartulary," so that it would appear to have passed at an early date by sale or exchange to the archbishop's fee, Godwin de CIud[er]un was the father of Dolfin. His gift to Fountains was confirmed by archbishop Henry, Dolfin probably succeeded his father after 11 50, He occurs in 1193 with other tenants of the archbishop in default as surety for William Marshal,^ He was amerced los. in 1195 for a false presentment,^ There is a charter of his, and another of Robert his son, in " Memorials of Ripon" (i, 99), 84, Grant by Bernard the clerk of Ripley to St. Peter's Hospital, York, of land in Erburghouet, near Nidd. 1190-1210. Chartul, of St, Leonard's ; Rawl, 6455, f, gid. Notum sit omnibus tam futuris quam presentibus quod ego Bernardus clericus de Rippeleia et heredes m.ei concessimus et dedimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis tres acras terre de cultura nostra in Erburghouet juxta Nihd, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, hberam, solutam et quietam ab omni humano servitio preter orationes pauperum. Hoc fecimus pro salute animarum nostrarum et pro animabus patrum nostrorum et matrum nostrarum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum ut simus participes omnium bonorum et orationum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo in vita et in morte. Hiis testibus : Radulfo capellano, Henrico capellano, Johanne capellano, Roberto filio Petri, Willelmo de Eboraco filio Bernardi, Nicholao, Normanno fratribus Bernardi, Cnuth, Godwino cementario, Martino Malherba. 85. Grant by Hugh Burd[on] to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of 4 bovates in Fridaythorpe which Norman de Sixtendale held, saving forinsec service and socage due for the land to the church of St, Peter, ir,ii5o-i- plomatarium, p, 391, -1- Eadweard cyngc gret Tostig eorl and eaUe mine Jjegenas on Eoferwicscire freondlice, and ic cySe eow Jjaet hit is min unna * Perhaps " Hooeby," = Pipe R., 9 Hen, II, 59, ' R. de Fin., 572, * Mon.. Angl., vi, 650, ^ ib. 86 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS and min fulle leafe Ipset Ealdred arcebiscop Ipset he dihte privi- legium to }jam landan \e ligcaS innto S'ce Johannes mynstre set Beferlict. And ic wille Jjast Jjaet mynstre and seo circ \t, Sider innto hirt5 ]7Eet hit beo swa freols swa aenig oSer mynster is aet eaUan Jjingan, and loc hwilc bisceop Saerofer bytS \set hit beo him underj^eod and Jpaet he beo Jpaerto geheald and mund under me ]?aet }?aer nan mann nan ^ing on ne teo butan he and Jjaet he na gejjafige Jjast man );anbn ut do aenig Jjaera Jjinga Saes \e ]>8er mid rihte to gebyraS swa swa he wille beon wis Godd geborgen and Sanctus Johannes and eallra Saera halgena pe seo halige stoww is foregehalgod. And ic wille Jjaet ]?aer aefre beo mynstrelif and samnung Ipa hwile Ipe senig mann leofaS. The following is a translation : I Edward the king greet Tostig the earl and all my thegns of Yorkshire in friendly wise, and notify you that it is my permission and full leave that Ealdred the archbishop draw up a privilege as to the lands that lie into St. John's minster at Beverley. And I will that that minster and the church that thereunto belongs be as free as any other minster is as to all things, and whatever bishop may thereover be that it be to him subject and that he be thereto keeper and protector under me so that there no man but he may draw anything in and that he suffer not that any take out thence any of those things that thereto with right belong, so as he will be safe as regards God and St. John and all those saints to whom the holy place is forehallowed. And I will that there ever be minster-life and assembly the while that any man live. 88. Writ of WiUiam I to earl Morcar, Gamel son of Osbern, and the barons of Yorkshire, notifying them of his grant to archbishop Aldred to assert his right to the lands belonging to the church of St. John of Beverley, and that they shaU be free from the demands of the king or his ministers, 1066-1069. Harl. MS, 560, f, 23d. WiUelmus rex Morcaro comiti et Gamello filio Osbemi et omnibus baronibus suis Eborasyre salutem. Notifico vobis quod ego concessi Aldredo archiepiscopo dictare privilegium ad omnes iUas terras que adjacent ad ecclesiam Sancti Johannis de Bever laco et volo ut tota ilia terra libera sit adversum me et adversum meos prepositos et adversum omnes homines preter archi episcopum et presbiteros ejusdem ecclesie. archbishop's fee : beverley liberties 87 Morcar, or Morkere, was elected earl of the Northumbrians, on Tostig's deposition by the gemot at York, on 3rd October 1065, ^ Morcar submitted to the Conqueror at Warwick in 1068,^ but joined the insurgents at Ely in 1071, Here he submitted on a promise of being received to the king's peace, a promise which was not kept, and Morkere remained a prisoner in Normandy during the remainder of the Conqueror's reign,^ but was released for a few days during the king's mortal illness. William II took him to England, but at once placed him in confinement.* The demesne of the crown in Yorkshire consisted almost entirely of the forfeited possessions of earl Morkere, namely the manors and socages of Pickering, Easingwold, Pocklington, Great Driffield and Market Weighton. Other manors were granted away either by the Conqueror or his sons, namely Welton to the bishop of Durham, Gate Fulford to Count Alan of Britanny, Kilnsea, Hornsea, and other Holderness manors to Drew de la Beuvrifere, Bridlington to Walter de Gant, Burton Agnes to Geoffrey Bainard and then to Brus, and Warter to Roger Fitz-Gerold. Gamel son of Osbert is frequently mentioned in the Survey of Yorkshire,^ first as lord of Cottingham, possessing soc, sac, tol and team, and all customs in Cottingham, then as the holder of large estates chiefly in the East Riding, and lastly as the vendor to archbishop Aldred, after the Conquest, of 4 carucates of land in Risby, near Beverley," It is not im probable that Forne of Skirpenbeck was his brother, Ulf, son of this Forne, retained part, at any rate, of his patrimony, and was a benefactor to St, Mary's, York,' In the Survey of Yorkshire, under the " Claims," there is mention of several charters or writs issued by the Conqueror in favour of archbishops Aldred and Thomas I,° 89. Writ of William I to aU his thegns of Yorkshire, both French and English, stating that he has given to Beverley church soc and sac over all lands held in the time of King Edward and over those also since acquired by archbishop Aldred, The minster- hfe is to continue there. 1066-1069. Charter R., 4 Edw, II, m, 20 (inspeximus), Pd, in Thorpe, Diplomatarium, p, 438. See Davis, Regesta, i, 31. -|- Willelm cyngc gret eaUe mine J^egenas on Eoferwicscire Frencisce and Enghsce freondhce. And ic cySe eow J?aet ic haebbe gegyfen S'ce Johanne ast Beuerlic sac and socna ofer eallum ]jam landum Jje wseron gyfene on iEdwaerdes daeg cynges innto S'ce Johannes mynstre and eac ofer Jjaem landum Se Ealdred aercebiscop haefiJ siS]?an begitan on minan dagan Jjider inn. On witword oSSe on caupland beo hit all freo wiS me and wis aeghwilcum men butan Sam biscope and Sam mynster preosten. And ne beo nan man swa deort \e hit undo J)aet ic hebbe gecySet Criste and S'ce Johanne. And ic wylie J?aet Saer beo aefre mynsterlif and canonica samnung Sa hwile }?e aenig man leofaS. Godes bletsunge beo mid eallum cristenum mannum Se filstaS to ]?es halgan weordscipe. Amen. ^ Freeman, Norman Conq. (3rd, ed,), ii, 491, ^ ib., iv, 193, ' ib., 474, * Florence of Worcester, a. 1087. ° Usually as Gam' or Game, ° V. C. H. Yorks., ii, 293, ' ib., 183. ^ ib., 293, 2931} bis, 295*, 88 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS The following is an translation : I William the king greet all my thegns in Yorkshire French and English in friendly wise. And I notify you that I have given St. John at Beverley sac and soc over aU those lands that were given in Edward's day the king to St. John's minster, and eke over those lands that Ealdred the archbishop has since obtained in my days thereinto. In "witword" or in "caupland" be it all free with regard to me and with regard to all men whatsoever but the bishop and the minster-priests. And be no man so daring as to undo that which I have notified to Christ and St. John. And I will that there be ever minster-life and canons' assembly while that any man lives. God's blessing be with all Christian men that aid the honour of the saint. 90. Writ of Henry I to Gerard, archbishop, Osbert, sheriff, and the barons of Yorkshire, notifying them of his grant to the church of St, John of Beverley of the customs which it had in the time of King Edward and William I, and of acquittance of geld, if proof were shown that it paid no geld in the time of his said predecessors, 1102-1106. Harl, MS, 560, f, 24, Henricus rex Anglorum Girardo archiepiscopo et Osberto vicecomiti et omnibus baronibus de Euerwica syra Francis et Anglis salutem, Sciatis quod concessi ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco easdem consuetudines quas nunquam meliores habuit temporibus antecessorum meorum, regis videlicet Edwardi et patris mei. Et si ipsa poterit monstrare per probos homines et antiquiores totius vicecomitatus quod ipsa non geldavit tempore regis 'Edwardi et patris mei volo et precipio ut quieta sit, pro animabus antecessorum meorum. Teste Waldrico can cellario et Rogero Bigot per Edwardum filium comitis, apud Wintoniam in Pascha. 91. Mandate of Henry I directing that the land of St. John shall pay no geld if it paid none in the time of King Edward and William I ; and confirmation of the customs and liberties which St. John's had in the time of King Edward and William I. 1100-1114. Charter R., 4 Edw. II, m, 20. Pd, in Cal. Ch. R., iii, 14O; Hist. MSS. Com., Beverley (1900), p, 26, Henricus rex Anglorum 0[sberto] vicecomiti et omnibus baronibus de Ewrewicscira salutem. Volo et precipio ut terra Sancti Johannis non geldet si ipsa non geldavit tempore regis Edwardi et patris mei, set sit quieta sicut homines comitatus inde archbishop's fee: beverley liberties 89 portabunt ei testimonium ; et consuetudines et libertates alias con cedo ei sicut mehores habuit tempore regis Edwardi et patris mei. Teste Ro[berto] comite de MeUent, apud Westmonasterium. This was a conditional precept to the sheriff of York to acquit the land of St. John of Beverley of Danegeld : (i) if it had been geld free in the time of Edward the Confessor and William I ; (2) if the men of the county court of York should testify that such was the truth. The writ was issued during the period 1100-1114, whilst Osbert of Humber was sheriff of York, 92. Mandate of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff of York, and Gerald de Brideshale to cause the church of St. John of Beverley to have the tithes, as in the time of King Edward and William I, in those lands where the men of the county (court) of York shaU testify that it ought to have them. 1106-1115. Harl. MS, 560, f, 24^;, Henricus rex Anglorum Osberto vicecomiti de Eboraco et Geraldo de Bridesala salutem. Precipio vobis ut faciatis habere ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco decimas suas sicut nunquam melius habuit in tempore regis Edwardi et patris mei, de iUis videlicet terris omnibus de quibus homines comitatus Eboraci testimonium portabunt quod eas habere debeat, Et quicumque detinuerit sciatis quod ego volo ut rectum faciat Deo et Sancto Johanni et mihi. Testibus Rannulfo cancellario et [Roberto] comite de Melle[n]t, apud Londonium. 93. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff, Nigel de Aubigny, and the barons of Yorkshire, notifying them of his grant to Thomas II, .archbishop (of York), of free warren in his land of (Bishop) Wilton, iiog-1114. Harl. MS, 560, f, 25, Henricus rex Anglorum Os[berto] vicecomiti et Nigello de Albinni et omnibus baronibus et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Euerwik-syra salutem, Sciatis me concessisse Thome archiepiscopo ut habeat warrennam in terra sua de Wiltona, et prohibeo ne aliquis fuget in ea neque bestiam capiat nisi sua licentia, super decem libras forisfacture. Teste Roberto episcopo, apud Notingham. 94. Grant by Henry I to St, John of Beverley and Thurstan, arch bishop (of York), that their fair, hitherto lasting 2 days, shall be increased to 5 days, namely 3 days before, on the feast, and on the morrow of the Nativity of St, John the Baptist ; with pro tection for all coming to buy or sell, or returning, 1121-1122, Harl, MS. 560, f. 25, Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis et episcopis, baroiiibus et vicecomitibus et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis totius QO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Anglie, Francis et Anghs, salutem. Sciatis me Deo et Sancto Johanni de Beverlaco et Turstino archiepiscopo feriam suam, que duos tantum habeat dies, auxisse de tribus diebus ita ut deinceps quinque dies habeat, videhcet ut sit tribus diebus ante Nativitatem Sancti Johannis Baptiste et ipso die Nativitatis et in crastino, Et volo et firmiter precipio ut omnes illuc venientes et illuc redeuntes et ibi morantes tam vendentes quam ementes cum omnibus rebus suis meam firmam pacem habeant. Et nullus prohibeat vel impediat illuc venire volentes neque injuriam vel contumeliam eis faciat super decem libras forisfacture. Teste Roberto episcopo Lincolniensi et Nigello de Albinaio, apud Peri, A writ of Henry I, relating to the bishop of Lincoln's manor of Welton, near Lincoln, was tested during the period 1107-1115, by Ranulf the chancellor, at " Peri." ^ The place was probably Perry, co, Oxon. 95. Grant by Thurstan, archbishop of York, by licence of Henry I and by the advice of the chapters of York and Beverley to the men of Beverley, of the liberties which the men of York have in their city ; also of their Hansa as those of York have, and toll for 18 marks yearly besides the toll which belongs to the arch bishop and canons of St. Peter's at the feast of St. John the Confessor in May, at the translation of St. John and the Nativity of St John the Baptist, when the burgesses shall be quit of toll. 1115-1128. Original in the possession of the Corporation of Beverley, Copies in P,R,0, Cartje Antiquae, R18, and Chan, Mise, 46, n. 447, being an exemplification in 2 Ric, II, Pd. in Hist. MSS. Com. Rep., Beveriey (1900), 2 ; Stubbs, Select Charters (1870), from Rymer's Fadera, 1, 10. T[urstinus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus cunctis Christi fidelibus tam presentibus quam futuris salutem et Dei benedictionem et suam. Notum sit vobis me dedisse et con cessisse et consilio capituli Eboracensis et Beverlacensis et consilio meorum baronum mea carta confirmasse hominibus de Beverlaco omnes libertates eisdem legibus quibus ilh de Eboraco habent in sua civitate; preterea non lateat vos quod dominus H[enricus] rex noster nobis concessit potestatem faciendi h[oc] de ^ bona voluntate sua et sua carta * confirmavit statuta nostra et leges nostras juxta formam legum burgensium de Eboraco, salva dignitate et honore Dei et S[ancti] Johannis et nostri et canonicorum, ut ita s[cilicet] honorem elemosinarum prede cessorum suorum exaltaret et promoveret. Cum omnibus his liberis consuetudinibus volo ut burgenses mei de Beverlaco habeant suam Hanshus quam eis do et concedo ut ibi sua statuta pertractent ad honorem Dei et S[ancti] Johannis et I Mon. Angl., vi, 1273, n, 28, 2 " hac," om, " de " ; Chan. Misc. 46. ' om, " carta," Chan, Misc. 46, ARCHBISHOP S FEE : BEVERLEY BOROUGH 9 1 canonicorum et ad totius villatus emendationem eadem libertatis lege sicut illi de Eboraco habent in sua Hanshus. Concedo etiam eis teloneum in perpetuum pro x et [v]iij'°i marchis annu atim preterquam in tribus festis in quibus teloneum ad nos et ad canonicos spectat, in festo s[cihcet] S[ancti] Johannis Con fessoris in Maio et in festo translationis S[ancti] Johannis et in nativitate S[ancti] Johannis Baptiste : in his vero tribus festis omnes burgenses de Beverlaco ab omni teloneo liberos et quietos dimisi. Hujus etiam carte testimonio eisdem burgensibus liberos introitus et exitus concessi, s[cilicet] in vUla et extra villam, in piano et bosco et maresio,^ in viis et in semitis et ceteris con- venienths, exceptis ^ pratis et bladis, sicut unquam melius, liberius et largius aliquis possit concedere et confirmare. Et sciatis quod sint liberi et quieti ab omni teloneo per totam schiram Eboraci sicut illi de Eboraco. Et volo ut quicunque h[oc] [disfecerit] * anathema sit sicut ipsius ecclesie S[ancti] Johannis asserit consuetudo et sicut statutum est in ecclesia S[ancti] Johannis. Hh sunt testes, Gaufridus Murdoc, NigeUus Fossard, • [Alanus de]^ Perci, Walterus Spec, Eustachius filius Johannis, Tomas prepositus, Turstinus archidiaconus, Her bertus can[onicus],® Willelmus filius Tole, Willelmus de Baius ; coram tota ' familia archiepiscopi clericis et laicis in Eboraco. This is one of the oldest town charters extant. It was confirmed by Henry during the period 1124-1133 ; the downward limit of date thus being 1 1 33, Thurstan was elected in 11 14, but was not consecrated until mg. It would, however, be competent for him to issue this charter any time after his election, Nigel Fossard, being placed as second witness, namely between Geoffrey Murdac and Alan de Percy, was evidently the noted baron who had been the chief tenant of the count of Mortain in Yorkshire at the time of the Survey. It is somewhat surprising to find his name occurring as late as the issue of this charter, but the references in the sheriff's roll of 1130 to Robert Fossard, Nigel's son, lead one to suppose that the father had not then been long dead. Of the first five witnesses, all, save Nigel, were alive in 1130. Robert Fossard then owed a balance of 4IJ. 8^., "pro recuperanda terra sua primitus ;" and 60 m. "ut resaisiatur de terra sua." ' He had been in possession of his inheritance long enough to have incurred a temporary forfeiture, apparently in 1129 or before, seeing that the father of Bertram de Bulmer, who had preceded his son in the office of sheriff of York, had left a crown debt for his son to defray, namely ^55, 6s. "quos pater suus cepit de terra Roberti Fossardi," ' The down ward limit of date may thus be carried back to 1128, with certainty, and to several years earlier, with probabihty, ^ A worm hole where "v" should be. The inspeximus of Henry YI states: " pro x et octo marchis," " Pro xviij marchis " ; Chan, Mise, 46, 2 " maresco " ; Chan. Misc. 46, ' " excepto " ; ib. * " disfecerit " now illegible ; supplied by " Cartre Antiquae" ; " despicerit," Chan. Misc. 46. * Supplied from Fcedera ; " Arnald," Chan. Misc. 46, " This might also be extended "cantor," coming between Thurstan the arch deacon and William son of Tole, who was archdeacon of York circa 11 21- "35- ' "nostra"; Chan, Misc. 46, ^ R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen, I, 25, 30, « ii., 24. 92 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS The reference to an earlier charter of Henry I, mentioned by archbishop Thurstan as confirming " our statutes and laws in accordance with the laws of the burgesses of York ... in order that the honour of his (i.e. the king's) predecessors' alms might be promoted," seems to refer to a charter of earlier date than Thurstan's, of which no record save this remains. Mr, A. F, Leach has made the very careful copy printed by the Historical MSS, Commission in 1900 in the Report on the MSS. of the Corporation of Beverley (p. 2), But it is strange that the author of that report has fallen into error over the rent reserved by the archbishop for the toll of Beverley, This was clearly 18 marks, and not 8 marks as given by Mr, Leach in his transcript of Thurstan's charter,' It is true that an accidental, or perhaps wilful, mutilation of the figures " x " and " v " in the original charter has made the correct amount difficult to read. Still, the sum " x et viii " is fairly clear in archbishop William's charter, although there too someone has attempted to erase the figure " x," and in the official transcript of Thurstan's charter in "Cartae Antiquae" (P,R,0,) it is perfectly legible. The error has arisen from acceptance of the sum named in the "Town Chartulary" and in the rental of 1545, when the toll, then due to the king by an exchange made by archbishop Holgate, is recorded as .^5, 6s. 8d., that is 8 marks.* 96. Grant by Henry I to the men of Beverley of free burgage accord ing to the free laws and customs of the burgesses of York, and their' gild of merchants with their pleas, toll, free customs and liberties, within the town of Beverley and without, as Thurstan, archbishop of York, granted by his charter; and acquittance of toll throughout Yorkshire, like those of York. 1 1 24-1 133. P.R.O, ; Cartre .Antique, ro. 17, n. 15; Corporation of Beverley Charter Bk„ p, 13. Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis me con cessisse et dedisse et hac mea carta confirmasse hominibus de Beverlaco liberum burgagium secundum liberas leges et consue tudines burgensium de Eboraco et suum gilde mercatorum cum placidis suis et teloneo et cum omnibus liberis consuetudinibus et libertatibus suis et in omnibus rebus, sicut Turstinus archi episcopus ea eis dedit et carta sua confirmavit, infra villam de Beverl[aco] et extra, tam in bosco quam in piano aut in mariscis et ahis. Et volo quod sint quieti de teloneo per totam schiram Ebor[aci] sicut illi de Eboraco. Testibus, G[aufrido] cancellario, R[oberto fiho] com[itis] * de Medlent, apud Wudestok[am]. The description of the second witness as "R. comite de Medlent" raises a difficulty, Robert, comte de Meulan, died in 1118, and Geoffrey Rufus did not become chancellor until 1124, Orderic, writing under the year 1122, relates that Waleran, elder son of Count Robert, succeeded to his father's comt6 and other foreign possessions, whilst Robert, afterwards earl of Leicester, succeeded to his father's English fief* The obvious expla nation seems to be that the transcriber of this charter has omitted the word "filio" after "R," 1 Report, p. 2, 2 ii,_^ i77_ ' " R, com," ; in Cart. Antiq, ¦• Orderic (ed, Le Prevost), iv, 438. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : BEVERLEY LIBERTIES 93 97. Writ of Henry I to the archbishop of York, sheriff, and ministers of Yorkshire, directing that the church of St, John of Beverley shall have its thraves in his demesne manors of the East Riding and its customs as in the time of William I, WiUiam II and in his time. ^,1125-1135, Harl, MS, 560, f, 24^, Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciariis et vicecomiti et prepositis et ministris suis de Eboraci syra salutem, Precipio quod ecclesia Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco bene et juste et plenarie habeat in dominicis maneriis meis in Austriding travas suas et omnes consuetudines suas sicut unquam melius et plenarius habuit tempore patris et fratris mei et meo postea, Et si quis super hoc aliquid detinuerit vos faciatis ei inde habere plenariam justitiam, ne super hoc amphus inde clamorem audiam pro penuria pleni recti. Teste Nigello, apud Clivam. This writ was issued at King's Cliffe, co, Northampton. The witness was perhaps Nigel, the treasurer, nephew of the bishop of Salisbury. 98. Writ of Henry I to Eustace Fitz-John and Walter Espec and his men of Yorkshire, directing that the church of St, John, Beverley, shall have the customs, liberties and dignities which it had in the time of his predecessors, Edward, William I, William II and of the grantor, 1126-1133, Brit, Mus, ; Lans, ch, 193. H[enricus] rex Anglorum E[ustachio] filio Johannis et W[al- tero] Espec et baronibus et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eborac[i]siria salutem. Precipio quod ecclesia Sancti ' Johannis de Beverlaco habeat omnes consuetudines et libertates suas in omnibus rebus et omnes dignitates suas ita bene et plene et, honorifice sicut ecclesia predicta unquam melius et honorifi- centius habuit et tenuit tempore regis Eadwardi et tempore patris mei Willelmi et fratris mei et meo postea, et sicut carte istorum regum predecessorum meorum testificantur. Teste G[aufrido] cancellario, apud Oxinefordam. 99. Confirmation by Stephen to the church of St. John of Beverley, of their peace within their mHe (around the church) and amends thereof if broken, as granted by King Athelstan; and con firmation of the privileges, gifts and liberties granted by King Edward and William I ; and of their fair at midsummer for 5 days and the king's peace for all coming to, tarrying at, and going from the same ; also of their thraves, four in number from each plough and plough-share throughout the East Riding 94 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS and on the king's demesne manors and pence from thraves according to the custom of the church, 1136, From the original in the possession of the Corporation of Beverley (exemplified in Charter R,, 4 Edw. II, m, 20), Pd. in Cal. Ch. R., iii, 140 ; Beverley Chapter Bk. (Surtees Soc.) ii, 288, from York Minster MSS. Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, vicecomitibus et omnibus fidelibus suis totius Anglie salutem. Presentis carte attestatione confirmo ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco pacem suam infra leugam suam et ejusdem violate pacis emendationem, sicut est a rege Alestano ipsi ecclesie collata et a ceteris Anglorum regibus confirmata ; privilegia quoque et dona que a regibus Edwardo et avo meo Willelmo consecuta est et libertates omnes et consuetudines et dignitates et rectitudines tam in terris quam in aquis et in omnibus possessionibus suis cum soca et saca et tol et team et in his que ad ilia ubique per tinent; feriam quoque suam ad Nativitatem Sancti Johannis Baptiste v diebus cum mea firma pace omnibus illuc venientibus et inde recedentibus et ibi morantibus tam vendentibus quam ementibus cum omnibus rebus suis ; travas quoque suas per totam Austriding iiij ad cultrum et vomerem, etiam in dominicis maneriis meis et denarios de travis secundum consuetudinem ipsius ecclesie. Et volo et firmiter precipio quod ipsa ecclesia ita teneat [bene et] ^ in pace et honorifice et plenarie in omnibus rebus, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in terris, in aquis, in navibus et portubus et omnibus aliis rebus, sicut ipsa umquam melius et plenius et honorabilius et liberius tenuit tempore regis Edwardi et Willelmi avi mei et avunculorum meorum regum Willelmi et Henrici et sicut eorundem carte regum testantur. Hee confirmo et regia auctoritate statuo et a Deo mihi collata potestate illi ecclesie in perpetuum mansura corroboro. Testibus, Turstino archiepiscopo Eboracensi et Alixandro Lincolniensi episcopo et Nigello Elyensi episcopo et Adel[waldo] episcopo Carliolensi et Rogero canc[ellario] et Roberto de Ver et Hugone Bigoto et R[oberto] filio Ricardi et Willelmo Mart[el] et Roberto de Ferr[ariis], apud Eboracum, anno incarnationis dominice M.CXXXV, regni vero mei primo. A fragment of the royal seal of white wax, showing the king enthro'ned. The charter of Athelstan to St. John of Beverley has only been preserved in a riming version," probably written and composed a century or more after the days of Athelstan, Needless to say, this version was not exemplified by ' ch. defective. 2 Thorpe, Diplomatarium, 180; Oliver, Hist, of Beverley, 543, from Lansd. MSS, 269, xii, f, 213, ARCHBISHOPS FEE: BEVERLEY THRAVES 95 Inspeximus in 1310 with other charters given above. The short Beverley " charter " also attributed to Athelstan — Als fre make I the. As hart may thynke or eyh may see — was the subject of several expositions in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The same words will be found in the Ripon charter printed below, Domesday states that " In Bevreli St, John's carucate was always free from the king's geld,"^ All the rest of the land of St, John, both manors and berewicks, are surveyed as liable to geld. In the Chronica Monasterii de Melsa ' there is a very interesting reference to the rent of 4 thraves from every plough ploughing in the East Riding, and to the rent of grain called " Hestcornes " — Reddimus etiam praeposito Beverlaci pro eadem ecclesia (de Skypse) xliij quarteria avenarum annuatim, Cujus ratio ut dicitur talis habetur. Cum dudum rex Adelstanus circa annum Domini 930 praesidio Sancti Johannis Beverlaci Scottos devicisset, Beverlacum de Scocia rediens, terras, redditus et tenementa nonnuUa ecclesias Sancti Johannis Beverlaci assignavit ad servientium ibidem clericorum sustentamentum quo hberius et quietius Deo et Sancto Johanni deservirent. Inter quae etiam eidem ecclesiae per totum Estridingum, videhcet a regione ilia qus clauditur ex uno latere flumine Derwent, ex altero flumine Humbrise et ex tertio latere mari septentrionali vel orientali, qua: quidem provincia antiquitus Deira vocabatur, de una- quaque carucata terrae, id est ad cultrum et vomerem, quatuor travas de suis frugibus assignavit. Quae etiam fruges antiquitus hescornes vocabantur. Sed perversi lectores partem inferiorem litters h abradentes, h in b ad libitum per clausuram partis h litterae abrasae transformant et sic h ibidem postponentes et bestcornes pro hestcornes sinistre nominantes, rectores ecclesiarum et cultores terrarum Inultipliciter inquietant. Nam easdem quatuor travse de colonis dictas provinciae per praefectos regios exigebantur et ad pabulum equorum regis singulis annis solebant persolvi et inter regia vectigalia computabantur, Sed qualiter rectores ecclesiarum ad solutionem dictarum travarum [tenentur], prsesertim cum nihil aliud quam decimas suas percipiant de colonis, et quarteria pro travis ipsis continue liberentur modernis temporibus, penitus ignoratur, Solvimus etiam eidem praeposito Beverlaci pro grangia de Waghna sex quarteria et dimidium dragjeti et xiiij quarteria avenas, Sed hujus solutionis causam penitus ignoramus; pracipue cum nulte alias terra vel grangias in dicta provincia ad praefatam praeposituram praster ipsam grangiam de Waghna ad hujusmodi prjestationem travarum seu quarteriorum onerentur, Solvimus etiam pro ecclesia de Esyngtona xliiij quarteria avenae et pro ecclesia de Kayngham xvij quarteria et dimidium avenae ; de quibus tempore domini Roberti abbatis 16 postea referetur ; et pro ecclesia de Naffretona v solidos iiij denarios ' tantum pro avenis dictam ecclesiam concernentibus praebendario altaris Sancti Andrea in Ecclesia Sancti Johannis Beverlaci memorata. The yearly render of 4 thraves from every working plough is described by the chronicler of Meaux as due from each carucate of land ; not even the royal demesne in the East Riding being exempt, as shown by Stephen's confirmation. We may therefore infer that the render had been ' V. C. H. Yorks., ii, 215, '^ op. cit., ii, 236. ' i.e. 4 Danish ores, each of idd. 96 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS estabhshed upon the basis of a contribution from each working plough at an early date. At Nafferton the rent of thraves had been commuted to 4 Danish ores. In the story of this customary render of " Hestecornes" we have evidence of an early Scandinavian burden imposed in Deira for the provender of the Danish horses, and of the institution of the working plough as a basis of taxation as early as 930.' This is a fact of great importance, as there is a diversity of opinion as to whether the carucate superseded the hide in Northumbria as the basis of assessment to geld and other fiscal burdens in the time of Edward the Elder, or in that of Cnut, Stephen's confirmation was issued at York during his progress to or from Durham in the month of February, 1136, Some charters issued at the same time were attested by a somewhat larger body of witnesses than was this. A very full and detailed statement of the liberties and privileges claimed by the archbishop of York and the canons of Beverley will be found in Placita de quo warranto (Record Com,), 221-3," 100. Confirmation by Stephen to the church of St. John of Beverley of their lands free from all demands of armies, counties and castle works, as they were in the time of his pre decessors, 1 1 42, Harl, MS, 560, f, 26, Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, baronibus, ministris, et omnibus fidelibus suis de Eboraci syra et totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco tenere omnes terras et tenuras suas ita bene et in pace et hbere et quiete et honorifice de exercitibus et comitatibus et operationibus castellorum et omnibus aliis consuetudinibus sicut mehus et liberius tenuit temporibus predecessorum meorum regum Anghe, Testibus, Willelmo comite Ebor[acensi] et Roberto de Ver et Ricardo de Curci, apud Eboracum, The date of this confirmation is probably April 1142, that is immediately after Easter (April 19), when the king and queen arrived at York to put a stop to a projected tournament between William, earl of York, and Alan, earl of Richmond.' 101. Grant by Stephen to the church of St. John of Beverley, and to the provost and canons there, in augmentation of the main tenance of their refectory, of 1005, yearly from the farm of (Great) Driffield. August 1149-1154. Harl. MS, 560, f, 26^, Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, justiciariis, baronibus, vicecomitibus, ministris, et omnibus suis Francis et ^ Even if the local tradition assigning this revenue to a gift by Athelstan be questioned, the payment itself must have been an ancient and well-established custom by 1130 (see Nos. 97, 103, 112), 2 See also Hist. MSS. Com., Beverley (igoo), pass. ^ Sym. of Durham, ii, 312, ARCHBISHOP: BEVERLEY AND BRIDLINGTON 97 Anglis Eboraci-syra et totius Anglie salutem, Sciatis me con cessisse et dedisse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et preposito et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, in perpetuam elemosinam et in augmentum expense refectorii sui, c. solidos unoquoque anno de firma mea de Driffelda. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta ecclesia, et prepositus et canonici ejusdem ecclesie, illos c. solidos bene et in pace et plenarie habeat unoquoque anno illis rectis terminis quibus firma mea de eodem manerio solet reddi et debet, et quiete [ab] omni seculari exactione et impedimento. Testibus, WUlelmo, Waltero fiho Gilberti, et Hugone de Essartis, apud Beverlacum. Henry of Huntingdon teUs us that when Henry visited England in 1149 to receive knighthood (at the age of 14^) from his great-uncle, David, king of Scots, at Carlisle, Stephen, fearing a joint attack from Henry and David, marched to York with a strong force and remained there on the watch during the whole month of August,' It was probably during this prolonged stay in Yorkshire that Stephen found time to visit Beverley, Of the three witnesses, " William " might be the earl of Albemarle ; the second was Walter Fitz-Gilbert " de Clare " ; and the third, Hugh de Essartis, a not infrequent attestant of Stephen's charters, is found attesting that to the abbey of Salley, at York, in 1154,' 102. Grant by Thomas, provost, and the canons of the church of St. John of Beverley, with the consent of Thurstan, archbishop of York, to the canons of Bridlington of that alms belonging to the church of Beverley in the parishes of Bridlington and Hunmanby, namely in each town of these parishes 2 thraves or 2d. from each (working) plough ; to hold of the church of Beverley, upon condition that the church of Beverley shall benefit by the prayers made at Bridlington and service shall be made for each canon of Beverley at his death in the church of Bridlington as for a canon of that church, a'nd so at Beverley for the canons of Bridlington ; and by the yearly render of 13J, 4d. f,i 130-^,1140. Brit. Mus,, Royal MS, 9B, ix, f, 3d. Also Chartul, of Bridlington, f, 50. Pd, in Beverley Chapter Act Bk. (Surtees Soc), ii, 289 ; with variations, Notum sit universis ^ fidelibus de Austridings presentibus et futuris quod Thomas prepositus ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et canonici ejusdem ecclesie, consensu et assensu Thurstini Eboracensis archiepiscopi, concesserunt canonicis ecclesie* Sancte Marie de Bridelingto[n] elemosinam iham que pertinet ad ecclesiam Beverlacensem ^ in parochiis de Bridelington et de Hunmanby, hoc est in unaquaque villa supradictarum parochiarum de singulis carucis duas travas vel duos denarios. Et ecclesia de Brideli[n]gton tenebit illam elemosinam in per- ^ Hen. of Huntingdon, 282. ^ Mon. Angl., v, 515*. ' Add " Christi " ; Chartul. * Om. " ecclesie " ; ii. ^ " Beu«mensem " ; MS, G 98 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS petuum de ecclesia Berverlacensi ^ hoc tenore, quod canonici de Beverlaco communicent in omnibus beneficiis et elemosinis et orationibus que in ecclesia de Brideli[n]gton fient in perpetuum sicut canonicus ejusdem ecclesie ; et quando canonicus Bever lacensis mortuus fuerit illud idem servitium fiet pro eo in ecclesia de Bridelington quod fit pro mortuo canonico ejusdem ecclesie. Et pro recognitione hujus elemosine in perpetuum habendum canonici de Brideli[n]gton reddent canonicis de Beverlaco xiii solidos et iiii denarios unoquoque anno ad Nativitatem Sancti Johannis Baptiste. Et [ut] hujus communionis dilectio inter has duas ecclesias stabihs et inconcussa permaneat similiter communicabunt canonici ecclesie de Brideh[n]gton in omni bus beneficiis et elemosinis et orationibus que fient in per petuum in ecclesia Beverlacensi ^ sicut canonici ejusdem ecclesie.' Hii sunt testes, Robertus de Witvilla,* Herveius de Beverlaco, Reynaldus de Nacton,^ Hugo de MoUescroft, Godefridus de Raganilthoft, Gilbertus de Receby, Gamel filius CheteUi. 103. Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the agree ment made between the church of Beverley and the canons of Bridlington, touching the alms of 2 thraves or 2d. yearly from each (working) plough in every town in the parishes of Bridlington and Hunmanby, (r.1135— 1140. Bodl, Lib,, Oxon, ; Dodsw, MS, Ixxvi, 147. Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 50, SS^/. Pd, in Beverley Cliapter Act Bk., ii, 290, Omnibus successoribus suis in Eboracensi aecclesia canonice substituendis et omnibus parochianis suis tam clericis quam laicis T[urstinus] ejusdem ecclesiae Dei gratia administrator, licet in- dignus, salutem et orationum sufFragia. Multimoda scripturarum interpretatione informamur quia quicquid honoris et gratiae Sanctis Dei a nobis vel per nos fuerit exhibitum, totum sit ei odor suavitatis et sacrificium. Si autem id de Sanctis ejus astruitur, multo magis de piissima ejus genitrice sentiendum est, quas singularis privilegio puritatis et innocentis vitae ipsum quem caelum, terra, et mare non capiunt intra angustias virginalis uteri meruit includere. Ilia est ilia humani generis mediatrix quae pro nostris cotidianis excessibus cotidianis precibus Filium suum ^ sic. 2 "Beu«>-nensi"; MS, ' The copy given by Mr, Leach, and presumably taken from the Provost's book, reads: "in omnibus beneficiis et elemosinis et orationibus que in ecclesia de Beverlaco fient imperpetuum sicut canonicus ecclesie et quando canonicus Brideling- toniensis mortuus iiierit illud idem servitium fiet pro eo in ecclesia de Beverlaco quod fit pro mortuo canonico ejusdem ecclesie," Witnesses as above, except " Nocton," "Beceby." Molescroft, Raventhorpe (depopulated), in Cherry Burton, and Risby are places lying near Beverley. 4 "Wyvilla"; Chartul. 5 "Matorn"; ib. ARCHBISHOP : BEVERLEY AND BRIDLINGTON 99 fideliter interpellat. Unde nos ejus servi benefich iUius con ventionem quae inter Beverlacensis aecclesiae et Sanctae Mari^ Brelhntoniensis canonicos facta est, sicut in carta utrinque con cessa et sigillo Sancti Johannis signata continetur, concedimus et concedendo firmamus. Quam recapitulatam presentibus in- texere commodum duximus. Canonici Sanctae Mari/E Brelhn toniensis canonicos Beverlacenses familiarius ex bono caritatis quae Deus est in consortium beneficiorum suorum et orationum et elemosinarum susceperunt, ita ut quando Beverlacensis obierit Brellintonienses ei sicut uni suorum obsequii debitum exhibeant. Beverlacenses vero, ne tantae pietatis et humanitatis inveniantur immunes, aliquod beneiicium in perpetuum eis tenendum con cesserunt. Nam elemosinam illam, videlicet u travas vel ii denarios de singuhs carrucis in parochia de Brellintona et de Hundemanebi, pro remedio animarum suarum ecclesiae de Brellintona semper habendam donaverunt ; ita quod canonici de Brellintona Beverlacensibus i marcam argenti reddent per annum ad Nativitatem Sancti Johannis Baptistae.^ 104. Cyrograph of the confirmation by Thurstan, provost, and the chapter of St. John of Beverley, to the canons of Bridlington of the alms belonging to the church of Beverley in the parishes of Bridlington and Hunmanby, namely 2 thraves or 2d. from each plough (at work) in each town of those parishes, as pre scribed by the charter of both churches since the days of Thomas, provost, and the canons of his time. ^,1135-1147, Constable evidences ; Add, MS, 26736, f, 63 ; copied from the original "sent by Mr, Salvin, Carlisle," See also Chartul, of Bridlington, f, 5oar, 56 ; Royal MS, 9B, ix, f, 3d. Universis fidehbus de Austreding tam presentibus quam. futuris Turstinus prepositus ecclesie Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et capitulum" ejusdem ecclesie salutem et fideles orationes in Christo. Presentis carte testimonio concedimus et confirmamus canonicis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Brellintona elemo[sinam illam] que pertinet ad ecclesiam Beverlacensem in parrochia de Brellin tona et de Hun[demanbi] : hoc est in unaquaque villa supra dictarum parrochiarum de singulis carrucis duas travas vel duos denarios, sicut est prescriptum et determinatum in cartis utriusque ecclesie a tempore domini Thome prepositi et canoni corum ejusdem temporis. Inde sunt testes, Willelmus decanus Eboracensis, Simon et Radulfus et Rogerus canonici Beverlaci, Aluredus sacrista, Bardulfus,^ Ricardus de Verli, Herveius de Beuerh,^ Albertus pincerna, Ivo, Johannes de Mjelsa, Seher, Willelmus de Ragniltorp, Nigellus filius Kimonis. ' A short note of confirmation by archbishop Henry, dated 1299, is added in Chartul, f, 50, 2 " Hardulfus " ; Chartul, » " Everie " ; ii., f, So<^ ." Beverley," f, 56. IOO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 105. Grant by William, archbishop of York, to the town and bur gesses of Beverley of free burgage, in accordance with the form of free burgage of York, as conferred by archbishop Thurstan ; also their gild merchant and pleas by the same liberty and custom among themselves as those of York have ; also toU for iSm. yearly save on the 3 chief local feasts, with provision for the holding of the market when it falls on these days. 1144-1146. From the original in the possession of the Corporation of Beverley. There is a copy in the Beverley Charter Bk,, p, 7 ; also in Chan, Mise, 46, n, 447. W[illelmus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus clero et populo et omnibus fidehbus tam futuris quam presentibus hanc cartam bene et firmiter manutenentibus salutem et benedictionem in perpetuum, Notum sit vobis omnibus me concessisse et dedisse et presentis carte testimonio confirmasse liberale bur gagium viUe Beverlaci et burgensibus ibidem commorantibus juxta formam liberalis burgagii Eboraci ea libertatis lege qua Turst[inus] archiepiscopus venerande memorie predecessor noster eis concessit et dedit, salvis consuetudinibus Sancti Johannis et salvo nostro jure cum redditibus, Deinde [de] •*¦ libertatis lege concessi et dedi eisdem burgensibus ut habeant gUde marchande ^ eorum et placita eadem libertate et eadem con suetudine inter [illos] sicut illi de Eboraco inter eos, et volo ut statuta illius domus sint ad profectum totius villatus et ad honorem Dei et Sancti Johannis et canonicorum et totius [pl]ebis * ejusdem ville. Preterea concessi eis theoloneum in perpetuum pro x * et viii mareis singulis annis, excepto in tribus festis ; quod quidem theoloneum tunc [ad nos] et canonicos spectat, hoc est, in festo Sancti Johannis confessoris in Maio, videlicet ab hora tertia vigilia ipsius festi usque in vesperum ipsius festivitatis ; et si dies fori contigerit in ipsa ^ vigiha vel in sequenti die post festum in cimiterio erit forum. Similiter fiet in festo translationis Sancti Johannis ; in magno autem festo, [videlic]et in nativitate Sancti Johannis Baptiste, a die Sancti Botulfi usque in tertium diem a festo juxta consuetudinem Sancti Johannis fiat ; et si dies fori in aliquo trium dierum ante festum vel in die post festum evenerit in cimiterio erit. In his vero tribus festis hoc modo determinatis ipsos burgenses ab omni theloneo liberos etiam et quietos dimisi. Preterea hujus etiam carte testimonio eisdem burgensibus confirmavi liberos introitus et exitus, scilicet in bosco, in piano, in marisco,* et in ceteris 1 The charter is defective in places. These defects have been restored in this text from the Charter Bk. ; Chan. Misc. 46 agrees, ' " gildam raarchandorum " ; Charter Bk, " gildam marcand ' " ; Chan, Mise, 46, ' om, in Chan, Mise, 46, * " t " partly erased in ch, ; " xviij " ; Chan, Mise, 46, * om. in Chan. Misc. 46. " or "maresio"? MS. is partly illegible. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: BEVERLEY, BENTLEY IOI con [venien] tiis sicut antiquiores ipsius ville juraverint et pro- baverint ^ de suis convenientiis, excepto ^ in pratis et bladis, sicut umquam melius, liberius, et largius predictus Tur[stinus] predecessor noster venerabilis eisdem burgensibus concessit et dedit. His testibus, Willelmo comite Alb[emarhe], Roberto de StutevU', Everardo de Ros, Herberto filio Herberti, Gileberto de Nevil', Ricardo de Verli, Wihelmo dapifero, Turstino preposito, Hyvone abbati de Wartria, Simone canonico, Radulfo canonico, magistro Alfrido sacrista, WiUelmo de Falais, Stephano de Foro, Alano filio ^ Edric, Waltero de Lincolnia, Johanne nigro, Reginaldo thelon[ario], Henrico filio Lydde,* Rein[ero] et Athelem. Seal of red wax ; the archbishop standing and in the act of blessing. Legend: •[si]gillvm-[t]hvrstini Fortunately we are able to fix the issue of this charter to the earlier period of archbishop William's tenure of the see ofYork, John of Hexham tells us that Thurstan, provost of Beverley, died in the time of archbishop Henry, namely in or very shortly before 1152.' Thurstan's attestation of this charter thus fixes the date during the period 1144-1146, and that of Everard de Ros supports this conclusion. The fact that the grantor did not use his own seal, but that apparently of his predecessor, adds weight to this conclusion. 106. Grant and surrender by WiUiam de Roumare, earl of Lincoln, with the consent of Hawise the countess, his wife, and William, his son and heir (addressed to William, archbishop of York, and the chapters of St. Peter and St, John of Beverley), to St, John and Thurstan, provost, and his successors, of Bentley, which had anciently been of the right of St. John, with the service of Pain (de Bentley). 1144-1146. MS, of Beverley Minster ; Provost's bk„ f, 76, Pd. in Beverley Chapter Act Bk. (Surtees Soc), ii, 330, WiUelmus de Roumara, comes Lincolnie, Willelmo Eboracensi archiepiscopo et successoribus suis et c'apitulis ® Sancti Petri et Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et omnibus hominibus suis tam Francis quam Anglis ' et universis sancte Dei ecclesie * fihis salutem in Christo, Reddo et propria donatione mea concedo et presentis^ carte auctoritate confirmo Deo et Sancto Johanni et Turstino preposito et omnibus successoribus suis pro salute mea et uxoris mee et filii mei et successorum meorum et pro animabus patris mei et matris mee Benesleiam, que fuit antiquitus de jure Sancti Johannis, [in] liberam et quietam elemosinam imperpetuum cum omnibus ei adjac[entibus], videlicet seirvitium ' These two verbs have the abbreviated termination . "ver't"; "juraverunt et probaverunt, " Chan, Mise, 46, ^ "exceptis"; ib. ' om, in Chan, Mise, 46, * Possibly " Hydde " ; " Lydd," Chan, Mise, 46, * Sym. of Durham, ii, 328. « "capitulo"; MS. ' "Anglic"'; ii. * " ecclesiis " ; ii. ' " presente " ; ib. I02 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS quod michi Paganus de eadem viUa faciebat, salvo jure ejusdem Pagani et heredum suorum ; hoc volente et concedente Hadewysa^ comitissa, uxore mea, et WiUelmo filio meo et herede. Hujus redditionis et donationis testes sunt Willelmus capeUanus, Nicholaus capehanus, Wido de Ver,^ etc. 107. Confirmation by Stephen (addressed to the archbishop of York, William, earl (of York), and the ministers of Yorkshire), of the grant and restoration which Wilham de Roumare made to the church of St, John of Beverley, and Thurstan, provost, and his successors, of the manor of Bentley. 1144-1152. MS, of Beverley Minster; Provost's bk,, f. 76. Pd. in Beverley Chapter Act Bk. (Surtees Soc), ii, 330. Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et WiUelmo comiti, et justiciariis, vicecomitibus et baronibus et ministris et omnibus^ fidelibus suis Francis et Anghs Eboraci[-scira]* salutem. Sciatis quod concedo et confirmo illam donationem et redditionem quas 'Willelmus de Rowmara fecit Deo et ecclesie Beati Johannis de Beverlaco et Turstino preposito et succes soribus suis de manerio Bennesley.^ Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod ecclesia predicta et Turstinus prepositus et succes sores teneant et possideant manerium predictum cum omnibus ei pertinentibus bene et in pace, libere et honorifice et quiete in omnibus rebus sicut tenent ® alias terras suas et sicut idem Willelmus manerium iUud eis dedit et concessit et carta sua confirmavit. 108. Precept of Henry II to the archbishop of York and ministers of Yorkshire, directing that the church of St. John of Beverley shall justly have its thraves in his demesne manors in the East Riding, and its customs, as in the time of Henry I and William I, 1155-1162, Charter R,, 4 Edw. II, m. 20 ; and Patent R., 5 Ric. II, pt, 2, m. 13, Pd. in Mon. Angl., vi, 1308, n, 4, Five charters to St. John's, Beverley, granted before the time of Ric, I, were confirmed by Inspeximus, 26 April 1382; Cal Pat. R., 1381-5, p, 118, Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitannorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciariis et vicecomitibus et prepositis et ministris suis de Eboracscire salutem. Precipio quod ecclesia Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco ita bene et plenarie et juste habeat in dominicis maneriis meis in Austredyng travas suas et omnes consuetudines suas sicut unquam mehus et plenius habuit tempore regis Henrici avi mei et tempore regis 1 " Badewysa" ; ii. 2 " Weer" ; ii. » " aliis " ; MS. Lans, 896, f, 88d. * " Ebor." ; ii. Paunesby " sic ; ii. c " tenet " ; MS. t> ( ARCHBISHOPS FEE: BENTLEY, BEVERLEY IO3 Willelmi. Et si quis super hoc aliquid impetraverit, vos faciatis ei habere plenam justitiam, ne super hoc amplius inde clamorem audiam pro penuria pleni recti. Teste T[homa] c[anJc[ellario], apud London[iam]. 109. Grant by Henry II to St. John of Beverley, at the prayer of Roger, archbishop of York, of a fair at Beverley from the Ascension to Friday before Whitsunday, namely for 9 days, and protection for those going there and returning thence, August 1174, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, 6sd; pt, iii, 56(^, H[enricus] Dei gratia^ rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopis, epis copis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris et omnibus fidelibus suis totius Anglie Francis et Anghs et nominatim de Eboraciscira salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse Deo et Sancto Johanni de Beverlaco pro amore Dei et petitione Rogeri Eboracensis archiepiscopi unam feriam apud Beverlacum ab Ascensione Domini usque ad diem Veneris proxi mam ante Pentecosten, ita videlicet ut novem diebus integris duret. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predictus Rogerus archiepiscopus et omnes successores sui eandem feriam habeant imperpetuum, ita bene et in pace et hbere et quiete sicut aliquis aliorum baronum meorum in tota Anglia habet, et quod omnes venientes ad feriam habeant meam firmam pacem in eundo et redeundo. Hiis testibus, Ricardo Wyntoniensi et Gauffrido Ehensi electis, Rannulfo de GlaunwUl,^ Michaele Belet,^ apud Portesmues. 110. Confirmation by Henry II to the burgesses of Beverley, of the liberties and free customs which Thurstan and William, late archbishops of York, gave and Henry I confirmed. 1181-1183, From the two originals in the possession of the Corporation of Beverley. Exemplified in P.R.O,, Cartse Antique, ro, 17, Pd, in Rymer's Fcedera, i, 40, H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, archidiaconis, decanis, prepositis, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse burgensibus* de Beverlaco omnes libertates et liberas consuetu dines quas Turstinus et Willelmus quondam Ebor[acenses] archi episcopi eis dederunt et concesserunt et cartis suis confirmaverunt ' Concerning the advent of this title of grace, see Engl. Hist. Rev., xxiii, 79-83, ^ " Rayn. de Glorunwell " ; MS. iii, 561^, = " Belot " ; ib. * "hominibus," in the duplicate charter. I04 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS et quas rex H[enricus] avus meus eis concessit et carta sua con firmavit. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicti burgenses ^ de Beverlaco omnes ipsas libertates et liberas consuetudines quas eis dederunt et confirmaverunt predicti Eboracenses archi episcopi habeant et teneant bene et in pace, libere et quiete, plenarie, integre et honorifice in theloneo et in Hanshus, in hberis introitibus et exitibus, in villa et extra villam, in foro, in bosco et piano, in mareisio et in turbaria, in viis et semitis et in omnibus ahis locis sicut carte predictorum archiepiscoporum, Turstini et Wnielmi scilicet, testantur. Testibus Ric[ardo] Wint[oniensi] et G[alfrido] El[iensi] et Joh[anne] Norwic[ensi] episcopis, Gaufrido fiho meo et cancellario, Johanne filio meo, magistro Waltero ^ de Const[anchs],^ Godefr[ido] de Luci, Rann[ulfo] de Glanvilla, Regin[aldo] de Curten[ai], Rogero Bigot, Hugone de Creissi, Hugone de Morewich', Alano de Furnellis, Roberto de Witefeld, Michaele Belet, Willelmo Ruffb dap[ifero], apud Arundel. No seal. Archbishop Roger died about November 1181, and this charter was probably issued about February 1182, while the see of York was vacant,* In any case it was issued after the consecration of John as bishop of Norwich in 1 175, after the resignation of Ralph de Varneville, as chancellor, in 1 181 ; before the death of Geoffrey Fitz-Roy on 19th August 1186, and before the appointment of Walter de Coutances to the see of Lincoln in June 1 1 83, 111. Confirmation by Lucius III of the liberties of Beverley granted by archbishops Thurstan and William and allowed by Henry II. At Segni,^ 20 August [1182-1185], Exemplification (2 Ric, II), in Chan, Mise, 46, n, 447, Lucius episcopus servus servorum Dei dilectis filiis hominibus Beverlacensibus salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Justis petentium desideriis annuere et eis facilem prebere consensum cura nos ammonet suscepti regiminis et karitas ordinata requirit, quia Redemptorem omnium nobis propitium reddimus cum quoslibet Christi fideles in suis justis postulationibus diligenti studio confovemus.® Eapropter dilecti in Domino filii vestris petitionibus grato concurrentes assensu, libertates ac vestras liberas consuetudines quas bone memorie Turstinus et Willelmus quondam Eboracensis ecclesie archiepiscopi pie et canonice vobis indulsisse noscuntur, sicut in autenticis eorum scriptis exinde actis continentur, et a karissimo in Christo filio nostro H[enrico] illustri Anglorum rege corroborate sunt, auctoritate vobis apos- 1 " homines," in the duplicate charter. ^ Willelmo ; ib. " " Custanc" ; Cart, Antiq, « Eyton, Itinerary of Hen. II, 246. ^ The pope was at Segni in 1182 for the canonisation of St, Bruno, formerly bishop of that place, e Written " confovemur," ARCHBISHOP ; BEVERLEY BOROUGH AND CHURCH I05 tolica confirmamus et presentis scripti patrocinio communimus ; statuentes ut nulli omnino hominum liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere aut ei ausu temerario contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presumpserit indignationem omni potentis Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum Signie xih kalendas Septembris. 112. Confirmation by Honorius II to Thomas, provost, and the canons of Beverley, at the prayer of Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the goods, property and rents which they possess in the East Riding, in thraves, money, or other ecclesiastical benefits. At the Lateran, 25 January (1125-1130), Harl, MS, 560, f, 311^, Pd, in Beverley Chapter Act Bk. (Surtees Soc), ii, 331 ; from the Provost's bk,, f, 81, Honorius episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis fihis suis Thome preposito Sancti Johannis de Beverlaco et canonicis ejus in perpetuum. Nobis in apostolice sedis '^ culmine residentibus convenit eximia ecclesie membra venerari atque dUigere et minoribus [paterne pietatis intuitu] ^ providere. Quocirca, in- terventu venerabilis fratris nostri Turstini Eboracensis archi episcopi, rationabilibus vestris postulationibus duxi[mus] ^ annuendum. Bona igitur et possessiones cum redditibus quas hodie juste atque canonice possidetis in Austridinge in travis et denariis et aliis ecclesiasticis [beneficiis] * vel in futurum donante Deo juste atque canonice poteritis adipisci, firma vobis vestrisque successoribus et illibata permaneant. Si quis autem huic nostre confirmationi temerario ausu contraire tentaverit, indignationem Beatorum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli et nostram se non dubitet incursurum, Cunctis autem eidem loco justa ^ servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jesu Christi quatinus et hie fructum bone actionis percipiant et apud districtum judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Data Laterani viii cal. Februarii. 113. Grant by Adrian I'V^, at the prayer of Roger, archbishop ofYork, of protection to the church of St. John of Beverley, and con firmation of their possessions and thraves in the East Riding, and of St. John's peace, as anciently enjoyed, for the circuit of a mile around the door of their church, right of sanctuary, pro tection for those coming to the fairs at Beverley and acquittance of geld within St, John's league. At Rome, i March iiS4[-s]- Harl, MS, 560, f, 32^, Adrianus episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis * canonicis et universis capitulo ecclesie Sancti Johannis de ' " et apostolice cathedre " ; Provost's bk, ^ Added from Provost's bk, 5 ib. " ii. ^ " juste " ; Provost's bk. " " fideliis " ; MS, I06 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Beverlaco eorumque successoribus canonice substituendis imper petuum. Officii nostri nos admonet et invitat auctoritas pro ecclesiarum statu satagere et earum quieti ac tranquillitati salubriter, auxiliante Domino, providere. Dignum namque et conveniens esse dignoscitur ut qui ad ecclesiarum regimen, Domino disponente, assumpti sumus eas et a pravorum hominum nequitia tueamur et Beati Petri atque sedis apostolice patrocinio muniamus. Eapropter, dUecti in Domino filh, venerabilis fratris nostri Rogeri Eboracensis archiepiscopi precibus inchnati ad exemplar predecessoris nostri felicis memorie pape Honorii prefatam ecclesiam Sancti Johannis sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione suscipimus et presentis scripti patrocinio communimus, statuentes ut bona et possessiones cum redditibus quas juste et canonice possidetis in Austridinge in travis et denariis et aliis ecclesiasticis beneficiis vel in futurum, donante Deo, juste atque canonice poteritis adipisci, firma vobis vestrisque successoribus et illibata permaneant. Statuimus etiam pacem Sancti Johannis sicut antiquitus extitisse cognoscitur ab ostio ecclesie ipsius circumquaque per spatium unius leuce ut quicumque cujuscumque flagitii reus infra ipsam leucam antequam comprehendatur poterit pervenire vite securitatem et membrorum indemnitatem permitta- tur habere ; venientibus vero ad ecclesiam Sancti Johannis vel redeuntibus ibique morantibus pacem firmam et inviolatam juxta antiquam consuetudinem servari precipimus, maxime in die Ascensionis et in festo depositionis Sancti Johannis et in festo translationis ipsius et in Nativitate Sancti Johannis Baptiste quamdiu feria ejus durabit ; ipsam quoque carucatam Sancti Johannis que per leucam distinguitur juxta antiquam consuetu dinem liberam imperpetuum et quietam ab omni exactione esse precipimus, ita ut nullus in ea aliquam exigat consuetudinem preter archiepiscopum et ejusdem loci canonicos. Si qua igitur in futurum ecclesiastica secularisve persona hanc nostre con stitutionis paginam sciens contra eam temere venire tentaverit secundo tertiove commonita nisi presumptionem suam digna satisfactione correxerit potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat reamque se divino judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate co gnoscat et a sacratissimo corpore ac sanguine Dei et Domini Redemptoris nostri Jesu Christi aliena fiat atque in extremo examine districte ultioni subjaceat. Cunctis autem eidem loco sua jura servantibus sit pax Domini quatinus et hie fructum bone actionis percipiant et apud districtum judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen. Ego Guido presbiter cardinalis titulo Sancti Grisogoni ; ^ Ego Adrianus cathohce ecclesie episcopus ; Ego Imarus Tusculanus episcopus ; 1 These names have been copied down out of order, for the pope's should come first ; see n. ^g, 80 above. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: BEVERLEY, RIPON I07 Ego Manfredus presbiter cardinalis Sancte Sabine ; Ego Gregorius Sabinensis episcopus ; Ego Aribertus presbiter cardinalis titulo Sancte Anastasie ; Ego Guidus diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in Porticu ; Ego Julius presbiter cardinalis titulo Sancti MarceUi ; Ego Johannes diaconus cardinalis Sanctorum Sergn et Bacchi ; Ego Guido presbiter cardinalis Sancte Potentiane ; Ego Gerardus diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in Via Lata ; Ego Alcad' presbiter cardinalis titulo Sancte Prisce ; Ego Oddo diaconus cardinalis Sancti Nicholai in [carcere] Tulliano ; Ego Johannes presbiter cardinalis titulo [Sanctorum] Martini et Silvestri ; Ego Henricus presbiter cardinalis Sanctorum Nerei et AchiUei. Datum Rome apud Sanctum Petrum per manum Rolandi [Romane] ecclesie presbiter cardinalis et canceUarius kal. Martii indictione iii, incarnationis dominice anno M° C° h'^ iih°, ponti ficatus domini Adriani pape IIII anno primo. It may be added that in Harl. MS. 560, f. 32, 32^, are indulgences from Innocent IV and Alexander IV in favour of benefactors to the rebuilding of the church opere sumptuoso. {c) RiPON Minster 114. Grant by Athelstan to the church and chapter of St. Wilfrid, Ripon, of a mile on each side of the church with divers privi leges and immunities, 925-940. Duchy of Lane, Miscellanea, bundle 6, n, i. This is a transcript of pleadings at Riponjrelating to lands, privileges, etc., in dispute between Walter, archbishop of York, and the chapter of the church of St. Wilfrid, Ripon; 4 membranes, 13 Hen, III (1228), See Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, i, 51-63, 90 viith facsimile. Also pd. in Mon. Angl, ii, 133 ; Birch, Cartul. Sax., n, 647. Wittyne al that is and is gan yat ich Kynge Attelstane has gyven^ as frehch as ich may to Kyrke and Chaptel of Seynt Wylfray of my fre devocou;? thar pees at Rypone on ilke syde ye Kyrke amyle, for al ille dedes and ilke Gyle and wythe ine thayre Kyrke yate atte ye Stane yat Grythstole hatte, w' inne the Kyrke dore and ye quere thay have thayr pese for lesse an mare, ilkan of this Stedes shal have pees of Frod mortel,^ and ilke^ dede yat withe heuten* hit done is, Tol, Tem, Soke and Sake w' yryne and withe water derne and do wrak, and 1 rectius "freot-mord-dsed," i.e., immunity from the penalty of murder. 2 " il dedes " ; Dodsw. MS, clx, f, 250, = "withouten"; Sir Thos, Herbert's MS.; Lib, of Trin, CoU,, Camb. ; MS. O. 3, 2, I08 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS atte the land of Seint Wilfray of ilkyne Gelde fre shal bene ay, that y ne have nan yat langes me to, in thar wharshape^ shal have at do. And for ich will yat yay bene save, I wyll that yay alkyne fredom have. And in ah thyngges be als free as herte may thynke or eghe may se, atte powar of a kynge mast may make fre any thing and my sele have I set her to, for I will that naman this gyfte undo. This is a riming version of the original charter, or a riming chronicle of a gift of which the original evidence had been lost or destroyed. I have omitted the Latin version, also printed by Birch (n. 646) from Dugdale, because it is obviously corrupt. Possibly the basis was a writ of Henry I, issued in the time of archbishop Gerard (1100-1108).^ The exemplification of the plea of 1228, preserved among the Miscellanea of the Duchy of Lancaster (from which this version of Athelstan's charter is printed), appears to have been made in the fifteenth century. No con temporary record of the pleadings is known to exist. 115. Writ of Henry I to his ministers of Yorkshire and Northumber land, notifying them of his grant to Thurstan, archbishop of York, of a fair at Ripon for 4 days, namely the 2 days preceding the feast day and the morrow of (the translation of) St. Wilfrid. 1123-1129. Dodsw. MS, clx, f, 250^, Pd, in Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, i, 94. H[enricus] rex Anglorum vicecomitibus et ministris et omnibus baronibus Francis et Anghs de Eboraciscira et de Northumberlant salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Sancto Wil- frido de Ripun et T[urstino]^ archiepiscopo Eboracensi habere .feriam per ihi dies ad festum Sancti Wilfridi de Aprih, n diebus ante festum et die festi et in crastino. Et precipio quod omnes illuc euntes et inde redeuntes cum omnibus mercatis suis habeant meam firmam pacem, ne eis injuria vel contumelia fiat, neque disturbentur, super x libras forisfacture. Testibus, Nigello de Albini*.et Gaufrido filio Pagani et Gaufrido de Glintona,^ apud Wodestoch. Geoffrey de Clinton is not known to have attested any charters of Henry 1 so early as the time of archbishop Thomas II. 1 "Harpfac''; Dodsw. "Harshape"; Herbert. This may be the obsolete " hership," evidently meaning in this instance "lordship," It cannot be " worship, A, Sax, " weordscipe," which means dignity, estimation. Birch gives " Herpsac, and in a note : " Herd-sac " ? C/. " ad socam capituli " ; No, 646 (of Cart. Sax.). 2 A charter of Henry I, confirming to Ripon the liberties of the church, is men tioned in the pleadings of the suit in 1228 ; Memor. of Ripon, i, 55, No copy is now known to exist, ' " T(home) " ; Memor. of Ripon, i, 94, ' "Albineo"; «i,, from Dugdale, ^ " Clynton " ; ii. ARCHBISHOPS FEE*. RIPON FAIR, LIBERTIES IO9 116. Surrender by Thurstan, archbishop ofYork, to the church of St. Wilfrid of Ripon of 2 bovates in Sharow for the prebend of the said church. 1137-1140. MS. of the late T. S. Darnbrough, n, 2, Pd. in Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, i,9S- T[urstinus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus successoribus suis et decano Eboracensi totique capitulo Sancti Petri et omnibus, sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse et hujus cartule testi monio confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Wilfridi de Ripon ij bovatas terre in Sharou ^ in perpetuam prebendam ejusdem ^ ecclesie cum omnibus ad eas pertinentibus tam in hominibus quam in aliis rebus. Hii sunt testes, Gualterus abbas de Salebe, Gualterus, Osbertus, Gaufridus, archidiaconi ; Willelmus Martinus * et Hubertus filius ejus, Symon canonicus, Robertus filius Amfridi. 117. Confirmation by Stephen to the church of St. Wilfrid, Ripon, of peace within St, 'Wilfrid's league, with other privileges and immunities granted by King Edward and William, the grantor's grandfather ; also of the fair at Ripon for 5 (?) days, 1136-1 139, Dugdale, Hist. Collegiate Church at Ripon, 39. Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, baronibus, vicecomitibus et omnibus ministris suis fidelibus Francis et Anghs totius Anglie salutem. Presentis carte testi monio confirmo ecclesie Sancti Wilfridi de Ripun pacem suam infra leucam suam et ejusdem pacis violate emendationem sicut est ab aliquo predecessorum meorum melius ipsi ecclesie collata et a me cum eisdem regibus confirmata. PrivUegia quoque et donationes que a regibus Edwardo scilicet et avo meo Willelmo consecuta est et libertates omnes et dignitates et consuetudines et rectitudines suas tam in aquis quam in terris et in omnibus possessionibus suis in saca et soca et in bus que ad iUam ubique pertinent ; ferias etiam suas quinque diebus, omnibus illuc venientibus et illinc redeuntibus et ibi morantibus tam vendenti bus quam ementibus cum omnibus rebus suis cum mea pace concedo. Et volo et firmiter precipio quod ipsa ecclesia ita teneat bene et in pace et honorifice et plenarie in omnibus rebus, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in terris et aquis, in navibus et portubus et in omnibus aliis rebus sicut ipsa unquam melius et plenius et honorabilius tenuit tempore regis Eduardi et tempore Willelmi avi mei et tempore avunculorum meorum ' A dubious reading. ^ " eidem " ; ii. ' There is some doubt here. The reading may be " Willelmus Martini." See n. 62, 64. IIO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Willelmi regis et Henrici regis et sicut carte predecessorum meorum testificantur. Testibus, Alexandro episcopo Lincoln iensi et Nigello episcopo Eliensi et [Audoeno] episcopo Ebroi censi ^ et Adelwaldo ^ episcopo Carleolensi ^ et Roberto de Vere, apud Eboracum.* This confirmation appears to have been produced in evidence in the plea touching the privileges of the church of Ripon in 1228.= The terms in which it is expressed are unusual but correspond with the wording of the Beverley charter of 1136, Adelwald, bishop of Carlisle, attested charters of king Stephen at Evreux in the year 1137,* The text of the charter is taken from that "constructed" by Mr. Fowler from Dugdale "with corrections from the Appendix to Farrer's History of Ripon."'' 118. Feoffment by Roger, archbishop of York, to Peter his chamber lain of 2 carucates in Ingerthorpe, which the donor purchased of Jordan, nephew of Henry, late archbishop ofYork, and which the said late archbishop had purchased of Norman son of Uctred ; to hold in fee with a moiety of the mill for the service of a loth part of a knight's fee. c.1158-1163, Ripon Chapter MSS. Copied imperfectly in Dodsw. MS. cxvi, f. 138. See Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, 1, 258. R[ogerius] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis nos donasse Petro camerario nostro pro servitio suo et heredibus suis duas carucatas terre in Ingerintorp, quas emimus de Jordano nepote precessoris nostri bone memorie Henrici archiepiscopi, quas et idem archiepiscopus emerat de Normanno filio Uctredi. Dedimus autem predicto camerario nostro et heredibus suis antedictas carucatas terre cum dimidio molendino quod ad eas pertinet et cum omnibus aliis rebus ad eas pertinentibus in bosco et piano et aquis et pratis et pascuis et terris libere cum omnibus libertatibus et consuetudinibus in feodo et hereditate, tenendas de nobis et successoribus nostris pro servi tio'xe partis uryus feodi militis. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Percy, Alano de Perci filio predicti Willelmi, Willelmo de Clarafago, Thoma de Ultra Usa, David Lardenario, Radulfo filio Rogeri, Thoma filio jam dicti Thome de Ultra Usa, Hugone de Wigetot, AoUando Haget, Gernagoto filio Hugonis et Nicholao fratre ejus, Willelmo le Vavassur, Simone Wart, Suano de Torentona, Ernaldo de Mildebi, Alexandro, Matheo de Runceroles, Bernardo de Ripon, Baldewino de Ostrener, Dolphino de Cluthrum, Uctredo de StoUeia, Galfrido, Bernardo, Roberto de Monasteriis, Radulfo ^ "Eboracensi" ; Dugdale. ^ "Adelpho'; ib. " " Carliensi " ; ii. * " Eborum " ; ii. ^ Memor. of Ripon, i, 55. ° Round, Cal. of Docs., Frame, n. 291-n. 294. ' Fewler, Memor. of Ripon, i, 96, note 2. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : INGERTHORPE 1 1 1 vicecomite, Petro pincerna, Waltero dispensatore, Herberto serviente de Ripon, Bartholomeo le^ Haussier, Augustino de camera, Humfrido coco, Wolnoto hostiario, Willelmo Grom,^ Ricardo de pincernaria, Henrico de camera, Waltero Polchard, Uctredo filio Leisingi, Willelmo de Bedner,^ Roberto de Monte, Osberto de Ripon, Ricardo Harell. Peter the chamberlain was father of Adam de Ingrethorp, who gave I bovate in Ingerthorpe to Nicholas de Caiton, and Nicholas gave it to Fountains,' In 1190 the following were amerced for defaults before the justices : Adam de Yngridetorp, John Ostiarius, Roger de Munkinton, Herbert de Munkinton, Ranulf de Munkinton, Ralph, son of Ralph, brother of Bald(win) de Witon, Ralph de Cramanvill, William de Cramanvill, Geoffrey de Fumeis, Richard de Mensinton and Thomas de Muscamp.' These people were all connected with the Knaresborough and Ripon districts. In January 1201, Elhs de Flamvill released his right in I carucate in Ingerthorpe to Adam de Ingritorp, who gave Ellis 12 jn., and released his right to Ellis in I carucate in Walkington, which Peter the chamberlain, father of Adam, had held,' In 1202, Adam quit-claimed to Hervey de Camera i carucate in (Bishop) Wilton.' 119. Confirmation by Robert II, dean, and the chapter of St. Peter, York, of the gift made by Roger, archbishop (of York) to Peter his chamberlain of 2 carucates in Ingerthorpe with a moiety of the mill, (r.1158-1163. From the original formerly in the possession of Mr. Burton of Ingerthorpe ; Dodsw. MS, cxvi, f. 138;/. Robertus secundus decanus et capitulum ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis omnibus, etc. Sciatis nos concessisse et ratam habere donationem quam fecit dominus noster Rogerius archi- "episcopus Petro camerario suo pro servitio suo et heredibus suis de duabus carucatis terre in Ingerthorp, quas ei et heredibus suis idem archiepiscopus dedit cum dimidio molendino ad eas pertinente et cum omnibus aliis rebus ad easdem carucatas terre pertinentibus in bosco, etc., libere, cum omnibus libertatibus et consuetudinibus, in feodo et hereditate, tenendas de eo et succes soribus suis per servitium decime partis unius militis sicut carta ipsius Rogerii testatur. His testibus, Johanne thesaurario Eboracensi, Galfrido, Bartholomeo, Johanne, archidiaconis, Willelmo cantore, Willelmo capellano et canonico, Thoma de Rainevilla, Mainardo canonico, Simone de Sigillo, Geroldo canonico, Serlone, etc. Among the evidences of Mr. Burton of Ingerthorpe in the time of Charles I there were (a) a charter of Henry II confirming these 2 carucates 1 " de " ; MS. = sic. * Mon. Eior., 173, * Pipe R,, 2 Ric. I. ' Yorks. Fines, i, n, 15. ' ib., n, 135. 112 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS to Peter the chamberlain of Roger, archbishop of York ; ' and (b) a grant by Adam de Ingerthorpe to Stephen, son of Andrew, of i bovate in Inger thorpe, attested by Ellis de Flammavill, Alan de Stainlay and Walter de Markinfeld,^ 120. Confirmation by Alexander III to Peter, chamberlain of Roger, archbishop of York, of 2 carucates in Ingerthorpe, which the said archbishop purchased and gave to the said Peter. At Montpellier, 12 January [1162?], From the original formerly in the possession of Mr. Burton of Ingerthorpe ; Dodsw. MS, cxvi, f. 138a?. Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilecto Petro Eboracensis archiepiscopi camerario salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Justis petentium desideriis nos facilem prebere consensum [debemus] et vota que rationis tramite non dis cordant effectu sunt prosequente complenda. Ea propter, dilecte in Domino fill, tuis justis postulationibus grato concurrentes assensu duas carucatas terre in Ingeridtorp, quas R[ogerus] Eboracensis archiepiscopis propria pecunia' emit et tibi donavit devotioni tue, auctoritate apostolica confirmamus et presentis scripti patrocinio communimus ; statuentes ut nuUi omnino homini liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel ei aliquatenus contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare pre sumpserit indignationem omnipotentis Dei et beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum apud Montem Pessulanum ii Id[us] Jan[uarii]. The leaden seal of Alexander III. Mr. Fowler included in his Memorials of Ripon (i, 112) a confirmation of Alexander, whom he identifies as Alexander IV. Possibly the grantor was Alexander III. The charter was issued at Benevento, "iij Idus Novembris," no year named. The value of the printed transcript for topographical purposes is destroyed by faulty punctuation. This defect might have been avoided if the document had been compared with the survey of the lands belonging to the church of Ripon, preserved in the pleadings in the suit of a,d, 1228, Thus, nine carucates are assigned to Markington, whereas they ought to be assigned to Skelton. Pope Alexander III was at Montpehier in March and April 1162; jjossibly the month is wrongly given in the above copy. 121. Quit-claim by Robert de Meaux to the monks of Fountains of his right in land enclosed within the ditch of Morker which he aUeged to belong to Ingerthorpe. 1185-1199. Chartul, of Fount, ; Add. MS. 37770, f. 358. Omnibus audituris vel visuris litteras has Robertus de Melsa salutem. Sciatis quod ego quietum clamavi Deo et Sancte ' Dodsw. MS. cxvi, f. 139. 2 ib., f. 140. ARCHBISHOP S FEE : INGERTHORPE, RIPON I 1 3 Marie et monachis de Fontibus totum jus et clamum de me et heredibus meis in perpetuum quod habui in terra que est inclusa infra fossatum de Morker; quam terram ego dixi per tinere ad Ingrithorp, Et propter istam quietam clamationem dederunt michi monachi unam marcham argenti. Hus testibus, Gaufrido Haget, Rogero [de] Baue[n]t, Radulfo filio Radulfi, Waltero de Bovyngtona, Benedicto de Sculecotes, Alano de Synderby, Nicholao de Ripun, et multis ahis. 122. Grant by Roger, archbishop of York, of a thousand pounds of the old money for the work of rebuilding the basihca of St, WUfrid of Ripon, 1164-1181. MS. of the late T. S, Darnbrough, n, 4, Pd, in Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, i, 97- Ro[gerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, apostolice sedis legatus, omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis salutem, Notum facimus universitati vestre quod dedimus operi Beati Wilfridi de Ripon ad edificandam basilicam ipsius quam de novo inchoavimus mille libras veteris monete. Ut autem hee nostra donatio firma et illibata permaneat, ne quis eam infringere presumat, auctoritate qua fungimur prohibemus. Si quis autem contra prohibitionem nostram venerit, auctoritate Dei Patris Omnipotentis, Sancte Marie Virginis et beatorum apostolorum Petri et Pauli ac Sancti Wilfridi et nostra excommunicetur et a liminibus sancte Dei ecclesie sequestretur. After the death of archbishop Roger in 1181, the chapter of Ripon issued an indulgence in favour of those who should contribute money or goods towards the re-edification of St. Wilfred's church, which progressed slowly,^ 123. Surrender by Alan son of Thorfin son of Gospatric to Roger, archbishop of York, of land held by the father and ancestors of the grantor in (North) Stainley, of the archbishop's fee, and I carucate in Bishopton for 15 marks and a saddle-horse; in exchange for the land of Roger son of Steinolf in " Chuneges- land " and the land of William de Segni in Riponshire ; to hold for a 20th part of a knight's fee, as Simon Ward and other knights of Riponshire hold by knight's service. Done at Ripon in the archbishop's court, 19 Henry II, being the 3rd year of the reign of Henry Fitz-Roy, on Sunday before the feast of St. Peter's Chair (18 February 11 73). Reg. Mag. Album, pt, ii, f, 56./, Pd, in Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, 1, 259 ; Mon. Angl, vi, 1191, n. 83 (incomplete). Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Alanus filius Thorfini filii Cospatrici reddidi Rogero Eboracensi archi- ^ Fowler, op. cit., 98 ; from the Ripon Chapter deed, B19. 114 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS episcopo totam terram quam pater meus et antecessores mei tenuerant in Stanleia de feodo archiepiscopi, et totum jus quod ego in ea habebam quietum clamavi eidem archiepiscopo et suc cessoribus suis, ita quod ego vel heredes mei nichil decetero in ea clamare poterimus ; et quia predictus ^ donavit michi archiepis copus XV marcas ^ argenti et unum equum insellatum et[iam] unam carucatam terre in Biscoptona clamavi quietam ipsi archiepiscopo et successoribus suis de me et heredibus meis, ita quod ego * vel heredes mei nichil ulterius in eadem terra de Biscoptona clamare poterimus. Et archiepiscopus ad petitionem meam dedit michi in escambium terram Rogeri filii Steinolf, scihcet Chunegesland, quam idem Rogerus tenuit de archiepiscopo reddendo inde annu atim xij denarios et alia quedam servitia faciendo. Dedit etiam michi archiepiscopus pro eodem escambio terram quam de illo tenebat Willelmus de Segni in Ripeshire, [pro] qua reddebat annuatim ij solidos et alia servitia faciebat. Has autem terras dedit michi archiepiscopus liberas et quietas pro servitio vicesime partis unius mOitis, sicut Symon Ward et alii milites Uhus in Ripsire tenent in feudo militis. Preter omnia ista dedit michi archiepiscopus pro hac concessione duas marcas argenti ; et ego, tactis sacrosanctis Evangeliis, juravi me observaturum has con- ventiones et quod heredes mei id ipsum facient. Acta sunt hee apud Riponam in curia archiepiscopi, anno nonodecimo regni Henrici, nepotis Henrici senioris, in tertio anno regni Henrici filii ejusdem regis, dominica ante Cathedram Beati Petri Apostoli. Testibus bus, Simone Ward, Alexandro de Newebia, Gernegoto filio Hugonis, Ricardo de Widevill, Radulfo de CramaviU et WiUelmo fratre ejus, Roberto de Muschamb filio Hugonis, Roberto et Andrea avunculis ejus, Malgero de Stainton cognato ejus, Anchetino de Fagernun, Ingenulfo milite archiepiscopi, Gilberto Hareng', Willelmo blundo, Roberto pincerna, Johanne hostiario, Willelmo januario, servientibus archiepiscopi ; Rogero de Thurlavill, Roberto de Wigetoft, Huchtredo, Ricardo de Frisemarais, pueris archiepiscopi ; G[alfrido] preposito Beverlaci, Johanne archidiacono de Notingham, Radulfo, G[alfrido], capel lanis archiepiscopi ; magistro Ansgoto, magistro Luciano, Willelmo senescallo domini archiepiscopi. 124. Grant by Alexander de Newby, Robert de Mulewath, and Roger, son of Alexander to the church of Ripon, of the greater holme near the ditch of Skelton, for the foundation of a chapel there with such hberties as other chapels of the parish of St. Wilfrid have, namely service of mass once a ^ " quod predictam " ; MS, 2 " marcarum " ; ii. ' " nee ego " ; ii. archbishop's fee: stainley, skelton 115 year on the feast of the Saint in whose honour the chapel is built. C.1170-1180. MS. of the late T. S, Darnbrough, n, 36, Pd, in Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, 1, 203. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Alexander de Neubi et Robertus de Mulewath et Rogerus filius Alexandri dedimus et concessimus Deo et Beato WUfrido in puram et per petuam elemosinam majorem insulam juxta fossatum de Sceltona in longitudine totam plateiam^ per terram arrabilem usque ad viam carrectarum in capite Holsic ^ [et] in latitudine de via car- rectarum usque ad fossatum de Sceltona in obliquo, pro habenda capella ibidem cum eisdem libertatibus quas habent alie capelle de parochia Beati WUfridi, scihcet semel in anno missarum solempnia ibi celebrari ^ in festo Sancti in cujus honore capella eadem fabricatur. Hiis testibus, capitulo Sancti WUfridi, Stef- fano, Andrea, Roberto, Elia, Bertramo, Herberto, Osberto, capel lanis ; Toroldo clerico, Willelmo sacrista, WiUelmo, Rogero, Alano, Mauritio, diaconibus ; Alano capellano de Kirchebi, Rogero de Hewic, Serlone filio Arturi, Rogero de Stodlay, Roberto de Lan[um], Bernardo fiho Gamel, Alredo, Rogero filio Osberti, Nicolao filio Aldredi, Nicholao nepote Alani canonici. Mr. Fowler, in his Memorials of Ripon, ascribes the chapel, intended to be erected upon land conveyed to the church of Ripon by this charter, to Skelton ; and describes the deed as the " Foundation of Skelton Chapel," There does not appear to be sufficient justification for this assumption. The donors of the site were the respective lords of Newby and Mulwith, and the heir of Newby, Skelton belonged entirely to the demesne of the church of Ripon, and the wording of the charter indicates that the land for the site of the chapel lay "near the ditch of Skelton," but not in Skelton, In describing the boundary of a township, or any land near such boundary, the adjoining township, not the containing township, is usually named in land charters. 125. Grant by (Geoffrey?), archbishop of York, to the church of St. Wilfrid of Ripon, at the dedication thereof, of i carucate which Richard, son of Thurstan the canon, holds, so that he shall render 2s. yearly to the canons for the same land, 1191- 1207 (?), MS, of the late T, S, Darnbrough, n, 1. Pd, in Fowler, Memor. of Ripon, i, 94 ; where " Thurstan " is assumed to have been the donor. T[ ] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus parochianis Sancti Petri Eboracensis salutem et [gratiam]. Sciatis quod ego donavi ecclesie Sancti Wilfridi in dedicatione ejus carucatam terre quam tenet Ricardus filius Turstini canonici, ^ MS, apparently corrupt, ^ " Holsir " (?) ; Fowler, ' " celebrare " ; ii. Il6 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS ita videlicet quod ille reddet canonicis illos ij solidos tantum quos michi pro eadem carucata terre reddebat per annum et non amplius. There is nothing to show that Thurstan was the grantor of this charter. The expression " in dedicatione " is difficult to interpret, except on the supposition that the initial of the grantor should be " G," and the occasion of the restoration of this land the re-dedication of the new basilica at Ripon by archbishop Geoffrey, after the completion of the rebuilding of the church of Ripon, See the charter of archbishop Roger giving ;£iooo towards the work of rebuilding the church. The crypt shows earlier work, attributed to Thomas II or Thurstan, but it is not known that they finished the church and dedicated it, {d) York Minster 126. Grant by WiUiam II to the church of St. Peter, York, of the abbey of St, German, Selby, and the church of St, Oswald, Gloucester, for a release by Thomas, archbishop of York, with the consent of his clergy, of Lincoln and Lindsey and of the messuages of Stow and Louth, 1093. Reg, Mag, Album, pt. i, f, 62, Pd, in Reg. Greenfield, i, 45 ; in Fasti Eioracenses, 1, 151 n.; Historians of the Church of York (Rolls Ser,), iii, 21 ; Mon. Angl, vi, 1177, 1271 ; Davis, Regesta, n, 341, p. 134, In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Summi Patris fuit consilium ut sanctam civitatem sua,m celestem scihcet Jerusalem que superbia diaboli divisa erat, morte dUectissimi Filii sui intercedente, redintegraret et per redemptionem generis humani angelica dampna repararet. Hac consideratione ego WiUelmus Dei gratia rex Anglorum, WUlelmi regis filius qui Edwardo regi hereditario jure'' successit, videns ecclesiam Anglorum ex parte divisam et discordantem resarcire concupivi quod male scissum fuerat et ad unitatem vere caritatis revocare quod diu indiscussum sub discordia manserat. Redemi igitur de meis propriis possessionibus calumpniam quam habebat Ebora censis ecclesia et Thomas ejusdem ecclesie archiepiscopus super Lincolniam et super Lindissi[a]m et super mansiones Stou et Lud[h]am et dedi pro eis ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis jure perpetuo possidendas abbatiam Sancti Germani de Selebi et ecclesiam Sancti Oswaldi de Glocestria cum omnibus ad eas jure pertinentibus ; et ita dedi archiepiscopo Thome et successor ibus ejus abbatiam Sancti Germani sicut archiepiscopus Can- tuariensis habet^'episcopatum Roffensem ; et propter hee predicta beneficia benigne dimisit et graviter Thomas archiepiscopus in eternum, consentiente clero ejus, predictam calumpniam in presentia mea et episcoporum et procerum meorum mihi et Roberto episcopo Lyncoln[iensi] et successoribus ejus. Hujus autem calumpnie redemptionem feci ego gratia ejiisdem Roberti episcopi quia canceUarius meus extiterat. Testibus, Willelmo ARCHBISHOPS FEE: YORK MINSTER II 7 rege, Thoma archiepiscopo Eboracensi, Walchelino episcopo Wintonensi, WUlelmo episcopo Dunelmensi, Anselmo archiepis copo Cantuariensi, Gundulfo episcopo Roffensi. The removal of the see of Dorchester, in the province of Canterbury, to Lincoln, which was strongly opposed by Thomas I, archbishop of York, was effected sometime between 1072, when a home-synod appointed by Pope Alexander II decided that the river Humber should be the southern boundary of the diocese of York,i and 1082, when there is evidence that Remy, bishop of Lincoln, had adopted his new style,^ The most probable date is 1078, when it was decreed by a council held in London that episcopal sees should be removed from insignificant towns to cities of importance,' The dispute between the archbishop and the bishop of Lincoln which con tinued until the issue of this charter, was, it is said, settled by the king after the receipt of a heavy bribe, Roger of 'Wendover says : A.D. MXCIL* Willelmus junior apud Gloverniam jacebat a2grotus quadragesimali tempore infirmatus, Promisit rex prse timore mortis 6t Eegritudinis punctionibus sese pravas leges emendaturum et in domo Domini pacem positurum ; qua de causa dedit archiepiscopatum Cantuariensem Anselmo , , , atque Roberto cognomento Bloet, cancellario suo, dedit episcopatum Lincolniensem ; sed rex, ex quo sanus effectus est, ostendit se solito deteiiorem, Doluit enim supra modum quod episcopatum Lincolniensem non vendiderat, prascipue eo quod Thomas Eboracensis archiepiscopus conquestus est contra Robertum episcopum quod urbs Lincolniensis et provincia Lindisss tota spectare ad suam diocesim debuissent ; nee potuit causa inter eos terminari donee Robertus episcopus regi quingentas Hbras pepi- gerat pro sua; ecclesiie libertate, sed hoc regi pro simonia, post vero pro justitia, reputatum,^ Henry of Huntingdon ascribes these proceedings to the sixth year of the king's reign (1092-1093) and names .£5000 as the sum paid by Robert Bloet for a settlement of the dispute; an improbable sum, 'The year 1093 is the undoubtedly correct date of this charter. Freeman cites several contem porary chronicles bearing upon this matter. ° The settlement made between the archbishop of York and the bishop of Lincoln by the mediation of William II, as embodied in the king's charter, was confirmed by Pope Pascal II on 19th April 1108,' 127. Writ of WiUiam II to Thomas, archbishop, and Geoffrey Bainard (sheriff) and the barons of Yorkshire notifying them of his grant to the canons of St, Peter that they may use the land before the church of St. Peter for building lodgings and other needful purposes, 1089-1095, Reg, Mag. Album, pt, i, f. 62, Also York Gospel Book, Pd, in Davis, Regesta, n. 431, p, 137, WiUelmus rex Anglorum T[home] archiepiscopo et G[aufrido] Bainardo ^ et omnibus baronibus ' de Eboracensi-scira salutem. 1 Historians of the Church of York (Rolls Ser.), iii, li. ^ Mon. Angl, 1, 23yi ; Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., Preface, p, xlii, ' Le Neve, Fasti (ed, 1854), ii, 7, * Rectius 1093, '^ op. cit., 216. « Will Rufus, i, 445-7, ' Historians of the Church of York, iii, 28. * " Baignardo " ; Nero D, iii, f, 69, ' " hominibus " ; it. I 1 8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Notificamus vobis quod tribuo Sancto Petro et canonicis ejusdem ecclesie terram liberam ^ omni querela ad hospitahtatem faci- endam atque ejus necessaria ante^ ecclesiam Sancti Petri. Et tu, Gaufride, libera eam sine mora. Testibus, Eudone dapifero et Rogero Bigoto.^ This writ, probably intended for the shiremot, was exemplified * by Roger, dean of Lincoln, Richard, chancellor, John (?), subdean of Lincoln, Simon, dean, and the chapter of St. Peter's, 'York, circa.1214. The variants are given in the footnotes. In consequence of this grant, many houses were built very near to the western end of the Minster, some so near that they were ultimately removed owing to the danger to the Minster by conflagrations, which were of very frequent occurrence in the dwelling-houses in the city, most of which were built of timber. 128. Writ of Henry I prohibiting his barons, household and marshals from taking lodgings in the houses and lodgings of the canons of St, Peter within the city of York or in their own towns outside that city, 1102-1106. Reg, Mag, Album, pt, ii, f, dd. Henricus rex Angl[orum] omnibus baronibus et toti famihe sue et mariscallis suis salutem. Prohibeo vobis ne hospitium capiatis nee hospitemini in propriis domibus et hospitiis canoni corum Sancti Petri Eboracensis infra civitatem, et similiter nemo hospitetur extra urbem in propriis villis eorum. T[estibus] Roberto episcopo Lincoln[iensi] et cancellario Wald[ric]o et Roberto comite de Mellent, apud Eboracum. Waldric succeeded to the office of chancellor upon the appointment of Roger le Poer to the bishopric of Sahsbury at Michaelmas 1 102, He held office until he was appointed bishop of Laon in 1106, Henry is known to have been at Tickhill in the summer of 1102,'' He may well have visited York on that occasion. Indeed we know that he was actually at York during the period 1100-1108, for his confirmation of Ralph Paynel's gifts to the monks of Marmoutier was issued there,' Further, the campaign against the strongholds held by Robert of Belleme, earl of Shrewsbury, which brought the king and his forces to Tickhill, may have induced the archbishop to protest against having to lodge the royal forces, a protest which led to the grant of this charter of immunity. 129. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff, and the barons of Yorkshire, directing that the church of St, Peter of York and the church of Beverley and all the lands of the archbishopric shall have the 1 " sine " incorrectly added as an interlineation ; ii. - "ante" supplied from the copy in the York Gospel Bk, ^ " Valete " ; Nero D, iii. Similar variants occur in the same MS, at f, 6d. The Dean and Chapter's "Domesday Bk." f, 26, reads like the Reg, Mag, Album. * Nero D. iii, f. 69, ' Orderic (ed, Le Prevost), iv, 33, 171. ° Round, Cal. of Docs., France, n, 1225. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: YORK MINSTER II 9 same laws and customs which they had in the time of WUliam I and II, and in the time of archbishop Thomas I. 1102-1107. Reg, Mag. Album, pt. i, f, 65, Pd, in Mon. Angl, vi, 1179*, Henricus rex Anglorum Os[berto] vicecomiti et omnibus baronibus suis de Euerwic scira Francis et Anglicis salutem. Volo et precipio ut ecclesia Sancti Petri de Euerwic et ecclesia de Beverlege et omnes terre archiepiscopatus Eboracensis habeant easdem leges et easdem consuetudines quas habuerunt tempore patris et fratris mei et cum tanto honore et cum tanta pace sicuti eas tenuerant tempore Thome archiepiscopi. Teste comite de Mellent per Thurstinum capell[anum], apud Windresore, in Circumcisione Domini, Osbert of Humber, as he is called in the " Chronica Monasterii de Melsa," was sheriff of Lincoln from the last years of William 1 1 until sometime before the Lindsey Survey was taken. He was also sheriff of York, probably during the same period, and certainly from the beginning of Henry's reign."^ This writ was issued at Windsor on the feast of the Circumcision, probably between 1 102 and 1 107, by the hands of Thurstan the king's chaplain, a canon of St, Paul's, whom the king nominated as archbishop of York on the Assumption of St, Mary (15 August), 1114,^ after the death of archbishop Thomas II, 130. Writ of Henry I to Nigel de Aubigny, Ansketill de Bulmer, and the barons of Yorkshire, announcing that the lands of the canons of St, Peter, St. John of Beverley, St, Mary of South well, St, Wilfrid of Ripon and of Hexham shall be quit of demands for carrying service and castle works, as in the time of William I and II, 1115-1123. Reg, Mag, Album, pt. i, f. 65 ; pt, iii, f, ^od. Henricus rex Anglorum ^ Nigello de Albanio * et Ansch[etillo] de Bulemer et omnibus baronibus Francis et Anglis de Euerwic- scira salutem. Precipio quod omnes terre canonicorum Sancti Petri et Sancti Johannis de Beverlec et Sancte Marie de Suth- wella^ et Sancti Wilfridi de Ripun et de Hestoldesham* sint ita quiete de expeditione et de opere castellorum sicut mehus fuerunt tempore patris et fratris mei ; et si quid inde super hoc captum est, reddatur. Teste R[annulfo] canc[ellario], apud Wodestocam. This writ was addressed to Anschetel de Bulmer, probably as sheriff of York, which would approximately fix the earliest possible date of the instru ment as circa 11 15. Ranulf continued to hold office as chancellor until his death in 1123.' 1 op. cit. (Rolls Ser.), i, 85, ^ Sym. of Durham (Rolls Ser,),ii, 248 ; Historians of the Church of York, ii, 129, '" "Anglie"; MS, * "Albifii" ; ib.,i\i, jod. ^ "Sutwell," ; ii. ' " Rypon," " Hextildesham " ; ib. ' Math, Paris, Chron. Maj., ii, 149. I20 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 131. Writ of Henry I to Eustace Fitz-John and Walter Espec, directing that the canons of St, Peter's, York, shall have easements for their needful requirements and pasture in the demesne wood land belonging to their prebends, 1126-1133, Reg, Mag. Album, pt. i, f, 63, f, 656, Henricus rex Anglorum ^ Eustachip filio Johannis et W[altero] Espec salutem, Precipio quod canonici Sancti Petri de Eboraco habeant omnia aisiamenta sua ad necessaria sua sine waste et pasturam suam in suo dominico bosco de prebendis suis. Teste G[oisfrido] cancellario, apud Oxon[efordiam]. Within the royal demesne in Yorkshire the church of St. Peter had prebends at Great Driffield, Knaresborough cum Bickhill, Laughton-en-Ie- Morthen, and Market Weighton, This writ was directed to Eustace Fitz- John and Walter Espec, as the king's ministers of his demesne, to command them to permit the canons of St, Peter's to have easements and pasture in the woodlands appurtenant to their prebends in places within the royal demesne. It was probably issued sometime between September 11 26, and August 1 133, 132. Grant by Henry I to the church of St, Peter, York, of the church of Wallop, the chapel of Grately (in Hampshire), and the church of Market Weighton (in "Yorkshire), to provide 2 churches and a chapel for William the Treasurer to hold for his life, 1133. Reg, Mag, Album, pt, i, f, 65, Henricus rex Anglorum ^ archiepiscopo Eboracensi et episcopo Winton[iensi] et justiciariis. et vicecomitibus et baronibus et omnibus fidelibus suis de Eboracensi [scira] et Hamtescir[a] salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis in perpetuam elemosinam ad faciendas in ecclesia iUa duas ecclesias Willelmi thesaurarii et unam ecclesiam capeUam {sic) ^ quas ipse tenebit in vita sua, scilicet ecclesiam de Wallop, capellam de Grateleia, et ecclesiam de Wichtona ; quare volo et precipio quod ecclesia Sancti Petri de Eboraco eas bene et in pace et libere teneat in terris et decimis et in molend[in]is et in omnibus eis pertinentibus nunc et usque in sempiternum, Testibus, T[hurstino] archiepiscopo Eboracensi et R[ogero] episcopo Saleb[eriensi] et Nig[eUo] episcopo Eliensi et Waltero Espec et Eustachio filio Johannis et Gaufrpdo] filio Pagani, apud Westm[onasterium], William Fitz-Herbert was a younger son of Herbert, the chamberlain to Henry I, and of Emma, sister of Stephen of Blois, afterwards king. His name occurs in the roll of the sheriff of Wiltshire for 1 130 as having obtained ' "Anglie"; MS, " ib. ^ Perhaps " capellani," or omit "ecclesiam,'' ARCHBISHOP S FEE : YORK MINSTER I 2 I remission of Danegeld amounting to 14^,^ He was not there described as Treasurer of York, By this charter the king granted 2 churches and a chapel for a prebend for the said William, who had then been appointed to the office of Treasurer ofYork, Thomas II is said to have made 2 prebends," one of which was thought by Drake to have been Weighton ; ^ but that could not have been so. The above grant was made between 28th May 1133, when Nigel, nephew of Roger, bishop of Salisbury, was nominated bishop of Ely, and 5th August following, when Henry took final leave of England. 133. The second charter of liberties granted by Stephen, at Oxford. 1 136, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, iii, f, T3d; pt, iv, f, 22, Pd, in Stubbs, Select Charters (ed, 1870), 114; The important variations have been noted. Ego Stephanus, Dei gratia assensu cleri et populi in regem Anglie electus et a Willelmo Cantuariensi archiepiscopo et sancte Romane ecclesie legato consecratus et ab Innocente sancte Romane sedis pontifice postmodum confirmatus, respectu et amore Dei sanctam ecclesiam liberam esse concedo et debitam reverentiam illi confirmo, Nichil me in ecclesia vel rebus ecclesiasticis symoniace acturum vel permissurum promitto. Ecclesiasticarum personarum et omnium clericorum et rerum eorum justitiam et potestatem et distributionem bonorum * ecclesiasticorum in manu episcopiorum esse perhibeo et confirmo. Dignitates ecclesiarum privilegiis earum confirmatas et con suetudines earum antique tenore habitas inviolate manere statuo et concedo. Omnes ecclesiarum possessiones et tenuras quas die ilia habuerunt qua Willelmus rex Anglorum avus meus fuit vivus et mortuus sine omnium calumpniantium reclamatione eis liberas et absolutas esse concedo. Si quis vero de habitis vel possessis ante mortem ejusdem regis quibus modo careat ecclesia deinceps repetierit, indulgentie et dispensationi mee vel re- stituend[um] vel discutiend[um] reservo. Quecumque vero post mortem ipsius regis liberalitate regum, largitione principum, oblatione vel comparatione vel qualibet transmutatione fidelium eis collata sunt, confirmo. Pacem et justitiam me in omnibus facturum et pro posse meo conservaturum eis promitto. Forestas quas Willelmus avus meus et Willelmus secundus avunculus meus instituerunt et habuerunt michi reservo ; terras ^ vero omnes quas Henricus rex superaddidit ecclesiis et regno quietas reddo et concedo. Si quis episcopus vel abbas vel alia ecclesi astica persona ante mortem suam rationabUiter sua distribuerit vel distribuenda statuerit firmum manere concedo ; si vero ' Mag. R. Pip., 31 Hen, I, 22, ^ Historians of the Church of York, ii, 127, 270. •" Eboracum, 416. * " honorum " ; Stubbs. * " ceteras " ; ib. 122 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS morte preoccupatus fuerit, pro salute anime' ejus consilio eadem fiat distributio. Dum vero sedes propriis pastoribus vacue fuerint, ipse et omnes earum possessiones in manu et custodia * clericorum vel presbiterorum ^ hominum ejusdem vUle com- mitta[n]tur* donee pastor canonice restituatur.^ Omnes ex- ecutiones et injustitias et meseningas ® sive per vicecomites vel per alios quo[s]libet ' male inductas funditus extirpo. Bonas leges et antiquas et justas et consuetas ^ in murdro et plac[itis] et aliis causis observando^ et observari precipio et constituo. Hee ^° vero omnia concedo et confirmo salva regia et justa dignitate mea. Testibus, Willelmo Cantuariensi archiepiscopo et Hugone archiepiscopo Roth[omagensi] et H[enrico] ^^ episcopo Wynton[iensi] et Rogero '^ episcopo Sar[isberiensi] et Alexandro episcopo Lincolniensi et Nigello episcopo Eliensi et Ebr[ardo] episcopo Norwicensi et Simone episcopo Wirec[estrensi] et Ber nardo episcopo Sancti David et Aud[oeno] episcopo Ebroicensi " et Ricardo episcopo Abrinc[ensi] et Roberto episcopo Here- fordensi et Johanne episcopo Rouce[estrensi] et Adel[waldo] '* episcopo Carl[eolensi] et Rogero cancellario et H[enrico] nepote regis et R[oberto] comite Gloec[estrie] et Willelmo comite Warenni[e] et Rannulfo comite Cestr[ie] et R[ogero] comite Warwic, et Roberto de Ver et Milone Gloec[estrie] et R[oberto] Dolli 1^ et B[rien] '^ filio [comitis] ^' constabul[ariis]; et WiUelmo Martel et Hugone Big[ot] " et Hunfrido de Boh[un] '' et S[imone] de Belloc[ampo], dapiferis ; et W[illelmo] de Albeni et Eud[one] Mart[el], pincernis ; et R[oberto] de Fere[riis] et W[illelmo] Peuere[l] et S[imone] de Silvanecti ^^ et Willelmo de Al bam [ara] et Pag[ano] fiho Johannis et H[amone] de Sancto Claro et I[lberto] de Lascy; apud Oxenef[ordiam],^'- anno ab incarnatione Domini M°.C,XXX.Vj'°, set regni mei primo. 134. Notification by Stephen to his ministers of Yorkshire and to all lords of whom the canons of St, Peter hold land that he has granted that the canons may till all their lands, of whomsoever 1 " ecclesie " added ; ib. ^ " custia " ; MS. iv, f, 22 ' " proborum " ; Stubbs. * " ejusdem ecclesie committam" ; ib. * " substituatur " ; ib. ^ "justitias et mesinningias" ; ib.; " exactiones et injustitias et mescheningas " ; Stubbs. ' " quos libet " ; MS, iv, f, 22. « " justas consuetudines " ; ib. 1 s " observabo " ; Stubbs, >» " Set " ; MS, iii, f, ^3d. " " Adam," sic ; ih., iv, f, 22, 12 " Roberto " ; both MSS. 1' " 'Ehonim " ; both MSS. Audin de Bayeux had been chaplain of Henry I, who appointed him bishop of Evreux in 1 1 13. He was brother of Thurstin, arch bishop of York ; Orderic. 1* " Athelulfo " ; Stubbs. '^ u pjn; ., . ^^^^^ jyjgs. " " H " ; ii. " omitted ii. i» " Bingot" ; both MSS. " " Keh.," " Kith," ; ib. 20 " Sananecti " ; ii. 21 " Exenest." ; MS. iii, f, 73<^- ARCPIBISHOP S fee: YORK MINSTER 1 23 held, and thereon erect houses and ibuildings, save on lands within his ancient forests, 11 36-1 139. Reg, Mag, Album, pt, iii, f, 72rf, ; pt, iv, f, 20d. S[tephanus] rex Anglorum justiciariis et baronibus et vice comitibus et ministris et fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eborac[i] syra et omnibus dominis de quibus canonici Sancti Petri Eboracensis tenent, salutem. Concedo et volo quod canonici Sancti Petri Eboracensis excolant omnes terras suas de quocumque eas teneant et in eis domos et edificia sua faciant, preter illas terras que in antiquis forestis meis sunt. Et precipio quod eas in pace teneant. Teste episcopo Eliensi et cancel lario et Rogero de Fisc[anno] ^ et R[oberto] de Veer, apud Eboracum.2 Roger de Fdcamp, the king's chaplain, does not attest Stephen's charters and writs after 1140.^ 135. Writ of Stephen to his ministers of (Yorkshire directing that the lands of St, Peter (of York), St, John of Beverley, St. Mary of Southwell, St, Wilfrid of Ripon and of Hexham shall be as quit of army service and work upon castles as they were in the time of his ancestors, kings of England, as the writ of Henry I testifies, ii36- Cf, Kirkiy's Quest, I20-2I. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: ST. LEONARDS HOSPITAL 14I Lochintun, filius Wymundi de Lochintun ex consensu et spontanea voluntate mea concessit et dedit et carta sua confirmavit Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte [HUde] de Wytebi et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam, puram, et perpetuam elemo sinam, dimidiam carucatam terre in Thouthorph sub Gautris de tenemento meo quod tenui de predicto Ace, super quam dimidiam carucatam terre capitale mesuagium meum situm est in eadem villa ; unde et ego Walterus filius Roberti homagium et fideli- tatem feci prefatis ecclesie et conventui de Wytebi, et heredes mei facient in perpetuum, reddendo inde annuatim ego et heredes mei antedicte ecclesie et monachis de Wytebi vj.s. dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini, quem redditum persolvemus ballivis abbatis de Wytebi apud Fischergate. Et ego Walterus et heredes mei defen demus et adquietabimus prenominatam carucatam terre ab omni consuetudine et exactione sepedicte ecclesie et conventui de Wyteby. Hhs testibus : Thoma capeUano de Wytebi, Henrico de Fischergate, predicto Ace de Lochintun et Toma filio ejus, et aliis. Towthorpe was attached to , the prebend of Strensall, The charter of Ace son of Wimund de Lockington, granting this tenement to Whitby, and that of Thomas, his son and heir, confirming the gift, were attested by Thomas and Maurice, chaplains of Whitby, Roger de Houkesgard, and John Arundel.* Simultaneously, Peter, abbot of 'Whitby, regranted the tenement to Robert, son of Walter, for 6^'. yearly.^ (/) St. Leonard's Hospital 166. Confirmation by William II to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of the ancient foundation of the hospital, namely one thrave of corn from each plough at work within the province of York, ^1090-1098, Chartul, of St, Leonard's; Nero D, iii, f, 5 ; Dodsw, MS, ix, f, 19, WUlelmus rex Anglorum omnibus hominibus et leghs nostris tam Francis quam Anglis salutem, Sciatis me dedisse et con firmasse hospitali Beati Petri Eboracensis illam antiquam elemosinam supra' qua dictum hospitale fundatum existit, videlicet de quahbet caruca arante in episcopio Eboracensi travam unam bladi. Testibus, Thoma archiepiscopo, Galfrido Baynard, Radulfo Paganello et aliis. A thrave, or hattock, usually consists of twelve or fourteen sheaves. This, the first provision of the hospital, was, according to the local tradition, given by Athelstan in 936, when passing through York in returning from his successful campaign against the Scots. The grant was in favour of the Culdees, or secular canons, belonging to St, Peter's church, whom Athelstan found endeavouring to succour the poor and infirm folks with scant provision 1 Chartul of W., Nos, 245-46, ^ ii., n, 534, 142 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS even for their own wants. The account of the foundation of the hospital ' will be found in Dugdale's Monasticon AngUcanirm (vi, 608) and an abridged translation in Drake's Eboracum (332), 167. Writ of Henry I to the sheriff and foresters of Yorkshire, notify ing them of his grant to the brethren of the hospital of St, Peter, York, of material for building, dead wood for fuel, herbage and pasturage for their flocks throughout his forest of Yorkshire. 1119-1133, Charter R,, 22 Edw, I,, m, 9, Pd, in Cal. Chart. R., ii, 438, Henricus rex Anglorum justiciis,^ vicecomiti et omnibus forestariis suis de Eboraciscira salutem. Do et concedo^ fratribus hospitalis Sancti Petri pro Dei amore et pro animabus omnium antecessorum meorum materiem ad domos suas et edificia sua preparanda et ligna ad ignem suum et herbam et pasturam pecoribus suis per totam forestam meam de Eboraciscira et quicquid eis necesse fuerit ad aisiamenta sua de foresta mea sine vasto. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod eos nullus disturbet, custos enim et frater ejusdem domus Dei sum. Testibus, Turstino archiepiscopo et Gaufrido filio Pagani et Eustachio filio Johannis, apud Notingham. 168. Confirmation by Henry I to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of lands given by Eustace Fitz-John, Lambert de Fossegate and others of his men and burgesses, quit of geld and customs, with sac and soc, tol and them and infangenthef, and the same liberties and customs as the lands of the prebends of St. Peter's have, except husgable such as those messuages gave before the hospital had them, so that they shall not give more by reason of the number of the houses or doorways ; confirma tion also of land in Ousegate given by John le Larderer quit as above and also of husgable. 1120-1133, Charter R. (n, 71), 11 Edw, I, m, 4, Pd, in Mon. Angl., vi, 61 16. Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus fidelibus hominibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse pro salute anime mee et pro animabus omnium antecessorum meorum hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis terras quas ego et Eustachius filius Johannis et ¦Lambertus de Fossagate et ahi homines mei et burgenses eidem hospitali dederunt sive daturi sunt infra burgum et extra quicum que eas ei dederit liberas et quietas ab omnibus geldis et con suetudinibus, cum saca et soca et thol et them et infanganatheof ; et eisdem terris et omnibus hominibus et rebus ejusdem domus 1 Chartul, of St, Leonard's (Cott, MS, D, iii, f, 5), ^ " iusticiariis " ; chartul,, f, 5, ' "confirmo"; ib. ARCHBISHOPS FEE: ST, LEONARDS 1 43 Dei do et confirmo easdern libertates et consuetudines per omnia quas habent terre de prebendis ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis que meliores et liberiores quietancias habent, excepto meo husgaval tanto videlicet quantum eedem mansure dederunt antequam fratres ejusdem hospitalis eas habuerunt, ne propter numerum domorum vel hostiorum plus reddant ; et nominatim concedo et do terram in Usagata quam Johannes Lardenarius eis dedit quietam et solutam ab omnibus consuetudinibus et geldis et etiam husgaval ; et volo et firmiter precipio ut ipsi bene et in pace et honorifice teneant ; et prohibeo ne aliquis ministrorum meorum invasionem in domos vel terras eorum faciat ad nam capiendam et ad contumeliam faciendam, nee eos quis injuste calumpniet vel implacitet super decem librarum forisfactura, frater enim et custos ejusdem domus Dei sum, Testibus, Turstino archiepiscopo et Eustachio filio Johannis et Gaufrido filio Pagani, apud Notingham. 169. Grant by Henry I to the hospital of St, Peter of York, of 2 carucates of land of his fee in Acomb and confirmation of other gifts made by Robert Fossard, Hereraan Gigator, Nigel de Aubigny, WiUiam de Arches, and Richard Maleverer, 1123-1133, Charter R, (n, 80), 22 Edw, I, m, 9, Pd, in Mon. Angl, vi, 612, Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo, justiciariis, vicecomiti, baronibus et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Ebor[aci-]scira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse pro Dei amore et pro animabus patris et matris mee et aliorum antecessorum meorum hospitali Sancti Petri de Eboraco duas carucatas terre de feodo meo in Acum ^ quietas et solutas ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus ; et preter hoc ^ concedo eidem domui unum toftum in Donecastre de dono R[oberti] Fossard et terras quas Heremannus Gigator ei dedit et duas carucatas in Homeleseya de dono Nigelli de Albenei et unam carucatam in Hopertona de dono Willelrhi de Archis et unam carucatam in Usebrunne de dOno Ricardi Mali Leporarii ; preterea concedo eidem hospitali et fratribus ibi degentibus quicquid homines mei eis dare voluerint in elemosinam de feodo suo ^ intra Eboracum et extra. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod in bene et in pace et honorifice teneant et quiete sicut liberam elemosinam et super hoc nullus faciat eis inde injuriam vel contumeliam sed omnes homines illius domus et omnes res eorum et terre meam firmam pacem habeant. Testibus, Turstino archiepiscopo, Alexandro episcopo Lincolniensi, Rode[berto] de Oih, apud Eboracum. ' " Acom" ; Chartul, Rawl, MS, B45S, f, i, " " hee " ; ih. ^ .. .^^^ " . ^-j^ 144 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 170. Writ of Stephen to William, earl of Albemarle, and the foresters of Yorkshire, notifying them of his grant to the brethren of the hospital of St. Peter of York of estovers in the forest. 1139. Charter R., 22 Edw. I, m, 9, Pd, in Cal. Chart. R., ii, 438, Stephanus rex Anglorum Guillelmo comiti Albemarlie^ et omnibus forestariis suis de Eboracischira salutem. Do et con cedo fratribus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis pro Dei amore et pro anima Henrici regis avunculi mei et omnium antecessorum meorum materiem ad domos suas et edificia sua preparanda et ligna ad ignem suum et herbam et pasturam pecoribus suis per totam forestam meam et quicquid eis necesse fuerit ad aisiamenta sua de foresta mea de Eboracischira. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod nullus inde eos disturbet, frater enim et custos ejusdem domus Dei sum. Testibus, Ranulfo comite Cestrie et Baldewyno filio Gyleberti ^ et Ricardo de Lucy, apud obsidionem de Walingford. Stephen besieged Wallingford, the principal castle of Brian Fitz-Count, in 1 1 39,' 171. Writ of Stephen of simple protection for the hospital of St. Peter, York. 1135-1141. Chartul, of St, Leonard's ; Nero D, iii, f, 3d. S[tephanus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, et vicecomitibus et ministris suis et fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis michi bonum esse et beneplacitum et grate faci de* omnibus quicumque [pro] amore Dei et mei et pro salute animarum suarum hospitali Sancti Petri de Eboraco suffragium aliquod impenderunt. Volo et precipio quod ministri ejusdem domus Dei per totam Angliam firmam pacem Dei et mei habeant ; et ut manuteneatis eos et nullus eis vel suis rebus injuriam vel contumeliam faciat, custos enim et frater ejusdem domus sum. Testibus, [Nigello] episcopo de Ely et canc[ellario] et A[lberico] de Ver, apud Notyngham. 172. Writ of Stephen to William, earl of York, and the burgesses and men of York, directing that Robert, priest of the hospital of St. Peter, York, his possessions and men shall be under the king's protection, nor shall the brethren plead or answer any claim touching land which was in their possession in the time 1 " Willelmo Albemar," ; chartul, f, 3d. ^ " Baldauino filio Gileberti " ; ib. 2 Gesta Stephani, 57, * " grates scire " ; MS, ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 1 45 of Henry I, or archbishop Thurstan, or of the gift of Henry I, until the consecration of an archbishop in the church of York, and then they shall answer according to the laws and customs- of St. Peter's church and the city (of York). 1141-1147. Chartul. of St, Leonard's ; Nero D. iii, f, 3. S[tephanus] rex Anglorum Willelmo comiti Eboracensi et. omnibus baronibus [et] burgensibus suis de Eboraco et omnibus- hominibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eboraco salutem. Sciatis quod ego do et firmiter precipio quod Robertus presbiter de hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis et omnes terre et homines et res ejusdem domus Dei habeant meam firmam pacem ; et prohibeo ne quis eis injuriam vel contumeliam faciat vel dicat ; nee placitent nee respondeant pro aliqua calumpnia alicujus terre quam habuerunt tempore regis H[enrici] et Turstini archiepiscopi et ex concessione et donatione ipsius regis avunculi mei donee archiepiscopus in ecclesia Sancti Petri consecretur, et tunc si rectum fuerit et judicium hoc dixerit, secundum leges et con suetudines ipsius ecclesie Sancti Petri et mee civitatis respondeant. Volo enim quod pauperes et fratres ipsius hospitalis pacem habentes pro me liberius et securius orare Deum et elemosinam facere possint. Testibus R[oberto] ^ episcopo Exoniensi et A[lgaro] episcopo Sancti Laudi^ et Ricardo de Monte Acuto et Roberto Avenel, apud Wintoniam. 173. Confirmation by Henry II to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of the gifts made by Henry I, Eustace Fitz-John, Lambert de Fossegate and other men of Henry I and burgesses in York ; also of the liberties and customs which the lands of the prebends of St. Peter have, saving husgable; confirmation of land in Ousegate, which John the larderer gave, easements in the forest granted by Henry I and Stephen, and the gifts made after the death of Henry I by Roger de Mowbray, Robert le Peitevin and Wihomarc de Eskelby. 1155-1158. Charter R., 22 Edw. I, m, 9, Also Cartse Antiquse DD ; Nero D. iii, f. 4 ;^ Dodsw. MSS, vii, f, l^d. Pd. in Cal Chart. R., ii, 438, Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavie archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus,. justiciariis, vicecomitibus, baronibus, ministris et omnibus fidelibus suis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse hospitali Sancti Petri Eboraci omnes terras quas rex Henricus. avus meus et Eustachius filius Johannis et Lambertus de Fossegata. et ahi homines regis Henrici avi mei et burgenses eidem hospitali dederunt et omnes illas que ei rationabUiter date erunt infra. burgum et extra quicumque eas ei dederit liberas et quiptas al> ' The initial letter is " B," in error. ^ i.e. Coutances. K 146 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS -omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus cum saca et soca et tol et team et infangenethef ; et eisdem terris et omnibus hominibus ejusdem ¦domus Dei do et confirmo easdem libertates et consuetudines per omnia quas habent terre de prebendis ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboraci que mehores et liberiores quietancias habent, excepto meo huusgavel, tanto videlicet quantum eedem mansure dederunt ante quam fratres ejusdem hospitalis eas habuerunt ne propter numerum domorum et ^ hostiorum plus reddant ; et nominatim concedo ei terram in Usgata quam Johannes Lardenerius ei dedit •quietam et solutam ab omnibus consuetudinibus et geldis et etiam husgavel ; et materiem ad domos suas et edificia sua preparanda ¦et ligna ad ignem suum et herbam et pasturam pecoribus suis per totam forestam meam de Eboracischira et quicquid eis necesse fuerit ad aisiamenta sua sine vasto. Quare volo et firmiter pre- •cipio quod ipsi bene et in pace et honorifice teneant ; et prohibeo ne aliquis ^ ministrorum meorum invasionem in domos vel terras •eorum faciat ad namium capiendum et ad contumeliam faciendam, nee eos quis injuste calumpniet vel implacitet super forisfacturam meam sicut regis carte Henrici avi mei testantur. Preterea -concedo ei et confirmo quicquid ei post mortem regis Henrici avi mei rationabiliter datum est, videlicet ex dono Rogeri de Moubray totam terram de Brungareffleota * cum omnibus per tinenths suis in terris et aquis et piscariis et omnibus rebus; ex dono Roberti Pictavensis tantum terre in campis de Saxtona ¦quantum est in Wodehus,* sicut carta sua testatur ; ex dono Wymari de Eskelby unam carucatam terre ; sicut donatorum ¦carte testantur. Et prohibeo ne quis forisfaciat fratribus ejusdem hospitalis neque rebus vel terris sive hominibus suis, quia ego custos ejusdem domus Dei sum, sicut fuit rex Henricus avus meus. Testibus, T[homa] cancellario et Ricardo de Humez ¦constabulario et Ricardo de Luci et WiUelmo filio Hamonis et Ricardo de Campivill,^ apud Wyntoniam. 174. Writ of Henry II to the archbishop, sheriff of York, and other ministers, notifying them of his confirmation to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of the possessions, liberties and customs which they had in the time of Henry I and of all gifts made since the death of the same Henry. 1155-1158. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 4d. H[enricus], Dei gratia ^ rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum •et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavie, archiepiscopo Eboracensi •et omnibus justiciariis et vicecomiti et ministris suis et forestariis * " vel " ; Nero D. iii, f. 4. a " quis" ; ii. » " Brungelflet " ; ii. * " Wdehus " ; ib. " " Campiwilla " ; ii. » " Dei gratia " cannot have been in the original writ. ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S I47 suis de Eboracischira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et con firmasse hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis omnes possessiones et tenuras et consuetudines et libertates quas habuit die qua rex H[enricus] avus meus vivus fuit et mortuus. Concessi etiam ei omnes donationes rationfabiliter Uii factas post obitum regis H[enrici] avi mei, et volo et precipio firmiter quod teneat bene et in pace et honorifice et quiete sicud melius tenuit tempore regis H[enrici] avi mei; et prohibeo ne quis eidem hospitali vel rebus eidem hospitali pertinentibus injuriam faciat, frater enim et custos ejusdem domus Dei sum. Testibus, T[homa] cancellario, Rogero archidiacono Baioc[ensi] Willelmo Cumin, ad Pontemfractum. 175. Confirmation by Henry II to the brethren of the hospital of St, Peter of York, of the gifts made by the king himself, Eudes the sheriff, Robert de Musters, Robert de Scalceby, Roger de Mowbray and others in cos. York, Cumberland and West morland, 1158-1166. Charter R. (n, 80), 22 Edw. 1, m, 9, Pd, in Mon. Angl, vi, 612, Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquita norum et comes Andegavie justiciariis et vicecomitibus et mi nistris et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eborac[i]- sira salutem, Volo et firmiter precipio quod fratres de hospitali Sancti Petri de Eboraco habeant et teneant in pace et libere et quiete et honorifice et juste omnes terras quas barones regis Henrici avi mei et mei eis in elemosinam dederunt, videlicet ex dono meo in Wlvetueit quatuor bovatas terre et unam de Bagaley et unam que fuit Colsi, et ex dono Eudonis vicecomitis totam terram que vocatur Nes in campis de Pichala, ex dono Roberti de Monasteriis quadraginta acras in campis Textone, ex dono Roberti de Scalceby dimidiam carucatam terre in campis ejusdem ville,^ ex dono Rogeri de Moubray dimidiam carucatam in Baggaby et duas carucatas in Hemeleseyam et ecclesiam ejusdem ville, et terram quam habent apud Gresebroc, et molendinum in Hundemanneby, et molendinum de Buleford, et terras suas quas habent in Donacastre, et omnes ahas terras que eis rationabiliter date sunt, sive in futurum eis date erunt ; et preterea confirmo predictis fratribus omnes terras quas habent in Karleol,' et duas bovatas terre in Steynweuga, et terram quam habent in Camboc, et terram quam habent in Sheltone, et terram quam Alanus de Lascelis dedit eis in Aschaby, et terram quam habent in Crosseby Raveneswart, et terram quam habent in Neuby quam Chetellus filius Altredi ^ eis dedit, et duas caru catas terre in Bartunaheved, et dimidiam carucatam terre in ' I.e. in Scalceby, now Scawsby. ' or " Eltred," ancestor of the Curwens of Workington. 148 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Mebrun, et in Hofes duas bovatas terre, et terram quam habent in Hotuna; et ita bene et in pace et libere et honorifice terras illas cum omnibus pertinentiis et libertatibus et liberis con suetudinibus suis, videlicet cum soca et saca et tol et tem et infangenetheof, teneant et habeant quod nullus eis inde injuriam vel contumeliam faciat quia ipsi fratres et omnes terre et res et possessiones sue sunt in mea propria manu et custodia. Testibus, Willelmo filio Johannis et Henrico filio Geroldi, apud Eboracum. Eyton assigns the issue of this charter to 11 58, on the ground that there is evidence of Henry having visited the north in that year.^ Further assurance is wanted before that date can be accepted. William Fitz-John (de Herpetre) was dead before Michaelmas 1172.* He held pleas in York shire in 1159-60. 176. Writ of Henry II to the archbishop, dean and chapter of St. Peter, York, to cause the hospital of St. Peter to have the thraves of all the lands from which they had them in the time of Henry I and archbishop Thurstan, not excepting the estates of monks, canons or nuns. 11 5 5-1 17 2. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Dodsw, MS, ix, f. ig. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitan orum et comes Andegavie archiepiscopo Eboracensi et decano et toti capitulo Sancti Petri Eboracensis salutem. Precipio quod faciatis pauperes hospitalis Sancti Petri habere plenarie travas omnium terrarum de quibus eas habuerunt tempore Henrici regis avi mei et tempore Turstini archiepiscopi, quicumque easdam travas tenuerunt sive sint monachi sive canonici sive moniales ; nolo enim quod ^ domus ilia in ahquo injuste decrescat. Teste Ricardo de Camvilla, apud Dunfront.* 177. Writ of Henry II to the archbishop, chapter, and sheriff of York, embodying letters of simple protection for the hospital of St. Peter, York. 1155-1172. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 4d. H[enricus] rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitan orum et comes Andegavie archiepiscopo Eboracensi et capitulo et justiciariis et vicecomiti et omnibus ministris suis Anglie salutem. Sciatis quod domus pauperum et hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis et omnes res et possessiones eorum sunt in mea manu et in mea defensione et custodia. Quare precipio quod eos et res eorum defendatis et custodiatis et non patiamini quod ahquis eis vel rebus eorum aliquam injuriam vel contu meliam faciat. Teste Ricardo de Camvill, apud Donfront. 1 Bin. of Hen. II, 33. 8 pipe R., 18 Hen. II, 76. ' The MS. reads: "et volo en (?) quod." * "Duncout" ; MS. ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 1 49 178. Grant by Henry II to the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of special protection. June-July 1184. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f. ^d. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et Dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum [et] comes Andegavie archiepiscopis et episcopis, abbatibus, archidiaconis, decanis, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus balhvis et fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis quod suscepi in manum et custodiam et protectionem meam hospitale Beati Petri in Eboraco et magistrum ipsius hospitalis et fratres et omnes res et possessiones ad idem hospitale pertinentes. Et ideo precipio quod idem hospitale et eundem magistrum et fratres et omnes res et possessiones suas custodiatis, manuteneatis, et protegatis sicuti meas proprias, in ecclesiis et terris et decimis et hominibus et pasturis et in omnibus ahis rebus ad prefatam domum pertinentibus, ita quod nullam molestiam vel injuriam aut gravamen eis faciatis nee fieri permittatis. Et cum predicti fratres per vos venerint, honorem et reverentiam exhibeatis eis et in agendis domus sue et servis eis consilium et auxilium efficax prebeatis, nee patiamini ipsum hospitale vel magistrum hospitalis de jure et hbertatibus et liberis et rectis consuetudinibus suis ahquod detrimentum incurrere. Et si quis eis super hoc in aliquo forisfacere presumpserit plenariam inde justitiam sine dUatione eis fieri faciatis. Testibus, Waltero Lincolniensi episcopo, Rannulfo de Glanvilla, WUlelmo '^ clerico de Camera, apud Merleberg. 179. Confirmation by Eugenius III to Robert, master of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of various gifts made to his hospital. Given at Besangon, 7th May 1148. Chartul, of St. Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 35. Eugenius episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilecto filio Roberto magistro hospitalis Sancti Petri quod in Eboraco civitate situm est ejusque successoribus imperpetuum. Officii nostri nos hortatur auctoritas venerabiha loca diligere et que Dei servitio mancipata sunt scriptorum nostrorum munimine confovere. Eapropter, dilecte in Domino fill Roberte, tuis justis postulationibus clementer annuimus et prefatum Sancti Petri hospitale cui ad servitium pauperum Christi preesse dinosceris sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione suscipimus et presentis scripti privilegio communimus, statuentes ut quascumque possessiones, libertates, bona idem hospitale. inpresentiarum juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum concessione pontificum, largitione regum vel principum, oblatione ' Will, de St, Mare-Eglise, 150 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS fidelium, seu ahis justis modis Deo propitio poterit adipisci firma tibi tuisque successoribus et illibata permaneant. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis : Terras quas Lambertus de Fossagata et uxor ejus eidem hospitali dederunt, terram quam dedit Johannes lardenarius, duas carrucatas in Acum cum bosco et piano, de firma civitatis viginti solidos, duas carrucatas terre et ecclesiam de Hamelesi, unam carrucatam de abbatia pro iii solidis et i denario per annum que dicitur Monachalandis in Heseligtuna, unam carrucatam terre cum virgulto et hi alias in eadem viUa, in Ebraburna vi bovatas terre, in Broctuna duas bovatas, in Wimbaltuna duas, in Suttuna duas, usum lignorum et pasture in tota foresta regis, unam mansuram in Thresca, tres carrucatas terre in Stocatuna, pratum et terram de Benigbuir, cum mansura una, totam villam de Scacagil cum ii mansuris in Richemont, ecclesiam de Bogas et terram in qua edificatum est hospitale pauperum cum quatuor bovatis terre, terram quam babes in Chircabi et in Neuby, in Bartuna duas carrucatas, in Neusum quatuor bovatas terre, in Littuna duas bovatas, in Daltuna quatuor, terram que dicitur Chneventuait, in Usabrunna unam carrucatam terre, in Hopertuna unam, ad Pontem BeUi unam mansuram, ex dono Alani de Perceio et filii ejus concessionem molendi annonam pauperum in molendinis suis semper absque lucro, in Wilburcfosa duas bovatas terre, in Heduna duas man suras et marcam argenti de firma ejusdem ville, in Catafossa unam bovatam terre, in Fifle unam mansuram et unum molendinum, molendinum de ponte de Buleforda, et unum molendinum in Nort Cava de feodo Fossart, in Huntingtuna duas bovatas terre, in Chirlintuna duas bovatas, in Sireburna unam mansuram, juxta aquam ad Chodtingalaia unam mansuram, in Dardintuna unam bovatam terre, juxta pontem Donacastri unam mansuram, man suram que fuit Herberti, mansuram que fuit Hermani et mansuram in marisco, in Sandhala ii bovatas, in Wlvathuait v, et unam bov atam de Bagalaia, terram de Sandbec, in Hotuna unam bovatam terre, in Wicaraslaia unam bovatam, in Madaltuna unam bovatam, in Wircasburc unam bovatam, in Barnaburc terra de qua pauperes habent iiii solidos, in Calthorn terram que solvit xl denarios. Decrevimus ergo ut nulli omnino homini liceat prefatum hospitale temere perturbare aut ejus possessiones auferre vel ablatas retinere, minuere, aut quibuslibet molestiis fatigare ; sed omnia, integra conserventur eorum pro quorum sustentatione concessa sunt usibus omnimodis profutura, salva sedis apostolice auctori tate et diocesani episcopi canonica justitia. Si qua igitur in futurum ecclesiastica secularisve persona hanc nostre constitu tionis paginam sciens contra eam temere venire temptaverit, secundo tertiove commonita, si non reatum suum digna satisfac tione correxerit potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat reaque se divino judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate cognoscat et a ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 151 sacratissimo corpore et sanguine Domini nostri Jhesu Christi aliena fiat atque in extremo examine districte ultioni subjaceat. Cunctis autem eidem loco justa servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jhesu Christi quatenus et hie fructum bone actionis percipiant et apud districtum judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen. Amen. Amen. Ego Eugenius catholice ecclesie episcopus ; ego- Hubaldus presbiter cardinalis titulo Sancte Praxedis ; ego Imarus Tusculanus episcopus ; ego Oddo diaconus cardinalis Sancti Georgii ad Velum aureum ; ^ ego Octavianus diaconus cardinalis- Sancti Nicholai in carcere Tulliano ; ego Johannes Paparo- diaconus cardinalis Sancti Adriani; ego Gregorius diaconus cardinalis Sancti Angeli ; ego Jacintus diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in Cosmydyn ; ego Gillibert indignus sacerdos tituli Sancti Marci ; ego Aribertus presbiter cardinalis titulo Sancte Anastasie ;, ego Hugo presbiter cardinalis titulo in Lucina; ego Judanus presbiter cardinalis titulo Sancte Susanne. Datum Bisuntii per manum Guidonis Sancte Romane ecclesie diaconi cardinalis et cancellarh, nonis Mali indictione xi, incarnationis dominice anno M.C.XLYIII, pontificatus vero domini Eugenii tertii pape anno- quarto. 180. Release by Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury, of 15 days' penance to all supporting and visiting the hospital of St. Peter,, York. 1141-1147. Chartul. of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 10. T[eobaldus] Dei gratia Cantuariensis ecclesie minister humUis- universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Opus pietatis- es'se nemo ambigit pauperum Christi inopias sublevare, eorum^ maxime quibus solum relictum est mendicandi suffragium. Inde est quod universitatem vestram monemus et exhortamur in Domino ut ad hospitalem domum Sancti Petri de Eboraco sus- tentandam de facultatibus vestris opem exhibeatis. Omnibus autem qui pietatis et caritatis obtentu eidem domui subvenerint de injuncta sibi penitentia xv dies relaxamus et communionem omnium bonorum que in sancta fiunt Cantuariensi ecclesia concedimus; eosque qui hanc opem emendicando circueunt per omnem jurisdictionem nostram ad verbum Dei predicandura recipi sicut moris est precipimus. 181. Letters of protection by WiUiam, archbishop, and the chapter of St. Peter, York, in favour of the hospital of York, and grant that, if a church where alms are asked be under interdict, it may » Or, in Velabro. " Ad Raluen' " ; MS. 152 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS be opened once in the year for the celebration of divine ser vice ; but there shall be no burial of the dead nor reception of those excommunicate. 1144-1147. Chartul. of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f. 48, Willelmus archiepiscopus et totum capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis ecclesie omnibus sancte Dei ecclesie filiis clericis •et laicis salutem et fideles orationes. Mandamus vobis et pre camur quatinus pro anore Dei et animarum vestrarum salute hospitali infirmorum Eboraci succurratis in Ulis que a vobis poposcerint et quibus indiguerint. Et sciatis quod quicumque ahquid elemosinarum eis largitus fuerit omnium nostrorum bene ficiorum et orationum particeps erit. Et si ecclesia interdicta fuerit ubi nuntius eorum elemosinam questum advenerit, ecclesia semel in anno apperiatur et divinum officium uno die celebretur ; sic tamen ut corpora non sepeliantur et excommunicati non recipiantur. The date of this instrument is difficult to fix with precision. When archbishop Theobald placed the kingdom nominally under interdict, as from 12 September 1148, Henry Murdac was archbishop of York, although he -did not actually obtain possession of the spiritualities within the city of York until 1 1 50.1 William was not officially suspended until 1146, and was finally removed in 1147.^ It seems likely, therefore, that the interdict suggested in this instrument was threatened in 1146 or 1147, 182. Monition by Robert, dean, and the chapter of St. Peter, to aU people in the province of York, in favour of the hospital of St. Peter, touching payment of " Peter-corn '' and the giving of bequests. 1140-1154. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 10. Robertus decanus et totum capitulum Sancti Petri Ebora censis omnibus sancte matris ecclesie parochianis totius archi episcopatus salutem et Dei benedictionem. Caritatem vestram rogamus et exhortamus in Domino quatinus elemosinam vestram consuetam, videlicet de unaquaque carucata arante unam travam bladi, quam pro animarum vestrarum salute hospitali Sancti Petri in Eboraco concessistis et inde votum vestrum fecistis, firme manuteneatis; scientes predicti hospitalis benefactores omnium beneficiorum que ibidem fiunt in ecclesia Eboracensi et in universis sibi adjacentibus ecclesiis participes futures. Nichi lominus etiam presbiteris precipimus quatinus parochianos suos qui de predicta elemosina votum fecerunt, sive in futuro fecerint, ad iUam persolvendam districte commoveant ; et si quis in obitu suo eidem hospitali elemosinam concesserit eandem reddi firmiter precipiant, et nisi reddiderunt ecclesiasticam vindictam in ipsos ^ Fasti Eior., 2:1"] . ^ ib., 224. ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 1 53 exerceant. Dilectionem ergo vestram in Christo commonemus quatinus presentium litterarum latoribus consihum et opem feratis et benigne suscipiatis. 183. Letters of protection of Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury, in favour of Robert, master, and the hospital of St, Peter, York, and release of 20 days' penance to all who, for the provision of lodgings and repair of buUdings, give of their substance to the hospital, which cannot now give lodgings and support the sick by reason of the destruction of the house, the plunder of their animals, the depopulation of their towns and the devastation of the country, 1150-1161. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 9, Thomas ^ Dei gratia Cantuariensis archiepiscopus, Anglorum primas, et apostohce sedis legatus universis sancte ecclesie fidelibus ad quoscumque presentes pervenerint litere salutem. Ad nostrum spectat officium religiosa loca tueri et viros religione et sanctitate probates sub nostre protectionis munimine retinere et auctoritate qua fungimur adversus pravorum studia fovere. Ea igitur ratione dilectum in Christo filium Robertum, virum religione et honestate probatum, et hospitale Sancti Petri Ebora censis cui preest, cum terris, redditibus, et omnibus rebus ad ipsum pertinentibus, in Dei et sancte ecclesie et domini pape cujus vices ex officio nostro gerimus et nostra suscipimus pro tectione ; prohibentes sub anathemate ne quis manum violentem in bona sua extendat nee molestiam irroget. Et quoniam hee domus tam caritativa, tam utihs, tam necessaria est in suscipi- endis hospitibus, in Christi pauperibus et infirmis refovendis, dum [non] ^ ex se sufficiat ad tanta beneficia impendenda tum propter ipsius domus destructionem et animalium suorum de- predationem et villarum suarum extrusionem [tum] et ipsius provincie devastationem ad sinum pietatis vestre^ confugientes pro ipsa postulamus et in Domino obsecramus et in remissionem peccatorum vestrorum* vobis injungimus quatinus de bonis vestris vobis a Deo coUatis prout vobis Deus inspiraverit eis subveniatis, et ad hospitahtatem sustentandam et edificia re- paranda vestras illuc elemosinas per manus fratrum ejusdem domus trahsmittatis. Nos ergo de divina confisi misericordia omnes qui predicte domui aliquod pro Dei amore contulerint beneficium omnium orationum ac beneficiorum' Cantuariensis ecclesie eos participes perpetuo constituimus, et insuper de injuncta sibi penitentia viginti dies ex parte Dei et Beati Petri et nostra eis relaxamus. There can be no reasonable doubt that an initial T. has been extended by the transcriber of the original document to Thomas, where " Teobaldus " ^ sic. ^ omitted in MS, ' "nostre"; MS. * "nostrorum"; ib. 154 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS was intended. The see of York was at no time void during the primacy of Thomas Becket, whereas it was void from the death of Thurstan, on 5th February 1140, until the consecration of William Fitz-Herbert by the bishop of Winchester in 1 144. William was suspended in 1 146, and finally removed in 1147, when Henry Murdac was elected, and consecrated by the Pope on 7th December 1147. From the death of Murdac on 14th October 1153, the see was vacant until the restoration of William, and after his death on 8th June 11 54, it was vacant until the election of Roger de Pont L'Eveque, consecrated loth October 11 54. The primate describes himself as legate, so that it may not be needful to assume a vacancy at York. This instrument cannot therefore have been issued before 1150, when Theobald was made legate by Eugenius III, retaining the post until his death, i8th April 1161. For nearly three years the post was vacant, until the appointment on 27th February 1164, of Roger, archbishop of York. He was removed two years later in favour of the exiled Thomas of Canterbury (appt, 24th April 1 166), who held it until his death. Apparently, then, this instrument belongs to the period 1 150-1 154. The unsatisfactory condition of the property and revenues of the hospital of St. Peter was due to the anarchy of Stephen's reign, previous to 1147. During the period 1140-1150 ecclesiastical matters were also in an unsatis factory state in the province of York. This must explain the issue of con firmations, monitions and letters of protection by archbishop Theobald to monastic institutions within the diocese of York. Similar action during the tenure of the see by Henry Murdac is more difficult to explain. Apparently, as above suggested, it was due to the primate's office of legate. 184. Grant by Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury, to those visiting the church of the hospital of St. Leonard, York, and bequeath ing thereto a portion of their substance, of remission of 40 days' penance and 8 days' indulgence to those visiting the church on the anniversary of its dedication. 1150-1161. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 9. Theobaldus Dei gratia Cantuariensis archiepiscopus, Anglo rum primas, apostolice sedis legatus, omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus salutem. Qui ad celestem patriam pervenire desiderant utile est eis misericordie operibus insistere et precipue sanctam ecclesiam devote venerari. Quicumque ergo ecclesiam Beati Leonardi hospitahs domus Eboraci civitatis benigna mente visitaverit et aliquam portionem substantie sibi a Deo collate ad sustentationem pauperii prefate domus contulerit seu destina- verit, in Dei misericordia confisi de penitentia ei injuncta quadra ginta dies relaxamus et orationum et beneficiorum Cantuariensis ecclesie eum participem esse concedimus. Ob reverentiam quoque Uhus loci omnibus in anniversario dedicationis pre scripte ecclesie locum iUum visitantibus octo dierum indul- gentiam concedimus. Preter has autem indulgentias predicte ecclesie hujusmodi prerogativam concedimus ut si aliqua occa sione in jam dicta civitate divina celebrari prohibeantur in prefata ecclesia, ejectis inde nominatim excommunicatis et clausis januis, divinum officium celebretur condigne. ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 1 55 185. Confirmation by Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury, to Robert, master of the hospital (of St. Peter) of York, of various gifts made to his hospital. 1150-1154. Chartul, of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, 39. Teobaldus Dei gratia Cantuariensis archiepiscopus, Anglorum primas, apostolice sedis legatus, omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus salutem. Equum est ac rationabUe ea que divinis sunt justis modis mancipata servitiis, unde pauperes Christi sustentantur, ecclesiastico privUegio confirmari. Nos ergo justis postulationibus dilecti filii nostri Roberti, custodis hospitalis domus Eboracensis civitatis, ubi pauperes Christi humano auxiho fere in omnibus, sicut vestra noverit discretio, destituti humanitus reficiuntur, attentius annuentes omnia bona et possessiones que inpresenti arum prefata domus juste et canonice possidet juxta tenorem cartaruin suarum, et si qua in futurum justa acquisitione adipisci poterit, in elemosinam perpetuam ei concedimus et auctoritate qua fungimur confirmamus. Ad majorem ergo evidentiam congruum duximus Ula propriis exprimenda esse vocabulis : Ex dono domini regis Steffani xl solidos de redditibus suis civitatis Eboraci ; ex dono comitis Conani xx solidos ; ex dono Eustachh filii Johannis X solidos ; ex dono Ricardi de CamviUa v solidos ; ex dono RoUandi Hacet ih solidos ; ex dono Roberti Basset unam bovatam terre ; ex dono Roberti de Occhet[ona] unam bovatam terre cum tofto uno de quinque solidis annuatim solvendis ; ex dono Folconis de Quyquesle xh denarios ; ex dono Mauritu tinctoris redditum xxviii numorum ; ex dono Roberti fihi Godrici toftum unum sexdecim numorum ; ex dono Petri de Trese xii denarios ; ex dono Aschetilli ostiarii xii denarios ; ex dono Edwardi et uxoris ejus viii denarios ; ex dono Wilardi in vita sua vi denarios et in morte xu denarios ; ex dono Sturst' hii denarios et xii in morte. Hee quoque beneficia in dedicatione ecclesie Beati Leonardi pre fate domui ad usum pauperum annuatim reddenda sub nostra presentia promissa sunt. Ante hanc quoque dedicationem totam terram de Brungareflet cum omnibus pertinenths suis sicut Rogerus de Molbrai carta sua testante iham predicte domui con cessit et dedit, cum omnibus libertatibus et consuetudinibus et tenuris, et quicquid est inter Brungareflet et illam terram quam fratres de Templo tenent de ipso Rogero sicut idem Rogerus dedit prefate domui Alicia uxore sua concedente sicut carta ejus testatur ; et Unam cum omni conquestura sua et cum mansura terre quam de illo tenet in Cava, et insuper omnes illas terras quas homines sui illi hospitali dederunt sive daturi sunt quas de feodo suo tenent; et ex dono ejusdem v carrucatas terre in Heslingetun ; ex dono Gund[rede] matris ejus iiu bovatas terre in Baggebi ; item ex dono ipsius Rogeri de Molbrai ecclesiam de 156 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Briganhala et tres bovatas terre in eadem villa ; ex dono comitis Steffani et Alani filii ejus, juxta tenorem cartarum ipsorum, ecclesiam de Bogas et dimidiam carrucatam terre in eadem villa. Nulli ergo homini fas sit prefatam domum super istis posses sionibus temere perturbare aut aliquam ei exinde diminutionem vel contrarietatem inferre. Si quis autem huic nostre confirma tioni ausu temerario contraire presumpserit, nisi presumptionem suam congrua satisfactione correxerit, indignationem omnipotentis Dei et Beate Marie virginis et Beati Leonardi incurrat ; conser- vantes autem hee eorundem benedictionem et gratiam conse- quantur. Amen. Amen. Amen. 186. Confirmation by Adrian IV to Robert, master of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of various gifts made to his hospital. Given at the Lateran, 19th January ii56[-7], Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 35^. Adrianus episcopus servus servorum Dei dilecto fiho Roberto magistro hospitalis Sancti Petri quod in Eboracensi civitate situm est ejusque successoribus imperpetuum. Pie postulatio volun tatis effectu debet prosequenti compleri, ut et devotionis sinceritas laudabUiter enitescat et utilitas postulata vires indubitanter as- sumat. Quocirca, dilecte in Domino fill Roberte, tuis justis postulationibus clementer annuimus, et prefatum Sancti Petri hospitale cui ad servitium pauperum Christi preesse dinosceris sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione suscipimus et presentis scripti privilegio communimus : statuentes ut quascumque pos sessiones, quecumque bona et libertates idem hospitale impre- sentiarum juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum concessione pontificum, largitione regum vel principum, oblatione fidelium, seu ahis modis Deo propitio poterit adipisci firma tibi tuisque successoribus et iUibata permaneant. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis : Ex dono regis Henrici ii carru catas terre in Acum in bosco et piano; ex dono NigeUi de Albeneio ii carrucatas in Helmeleseie et ecclesiam ejusdem viUe; in Hopertona Unam carrucatam, in Usbrun unam carrucatam ; terras in Eboraco quas Lambertus de Fossagata et uxor ejus dederunt ; terram in Husagata quam Johannes lardenarius dedit ; ex dono Radulfi Painelli mansum juxta ecclesiam Sancti Petri ; ex dono Pagani de Colebi terram in Usagata, et omnes alias terras infra urbem vestre domui rationabiliter collatas ; unam carrucatam de abbatia Sancte Marie que dicitur Muncheland pro octo solidis per annum, duas carrucatas in Heselinton cum virgulto, et tres alias carrucatas in eadem villa, mansum in Benigburc cum prato et-h bovatis terre, in Suetona u bovatas cum pastura communi et uno manso ; ex dono regis Henrici usum lignorum et materiel et pasture per totam forestam regis ; ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 157 molendinum pontis de Bulefort, in Daltuna iiii bovatas terre, in Baggebi iiii bovatas, mansum in Trescha, in Lentehntuna ihi bovatas, mansum in Picahala et totam terram que dicitur Nes,. mansum in Textona, et unam carrucatam terre, in Escheleby unam carrucatam et mansum cum toftis ; ex dono comitis Riche mund XX solidos annuatim ; ecclesiam de Brigahala cum ii bovatis terre, hospitale de Bogas et ecclesiam ejusdem ville cum iiu bovatis terre, terram in Kirkebykendala et in Neubi ex dono Ketelli filii Eltred', in Uggathorp iiii bovatas terre, in Elrebrun ^ vi bovatas^ in Farrnanby hh bovatas, in Wildentuna^ ii bovatas cum mansis, mansum in Normannabi, in Broctuna ii bovatas, in Hunttintun ii bovatas, in Fifley mansum cum molendino, in Occatuna unam bovatam; in Hugaht xx solidos annuatim ex dono Roberti de Oly et uxoris ejus ; in Hedona ii mansa et unam marcam annu atim ex dono comitis Albemarlie ; in Catefossa unam bovatam, in Norcava molendinum et duo mansa, Brungariflet cum prato et piscariis et aliis suis appendiciis sicut Rogerus de Molbrei per cartam suam confirmavit; in Marcacava unum mansum, in WUburcfossa ii bovatas; in Ponte Belli mansum et libertatem molendi annona[m] pauperum in molendinis absque pretio, ex dono Alani de Perci et concessione WiUelmi filii ejus ; in Cadar- tona u bovatas et Cniuetueit; in campis de Sea [x] tun tantum terre quantum habent in Wdehus ex dono Roberti Pictaviensis ;. mansum in Schireburna, mansum in Cnotneleia juxta aquam et ahud mansum in villa, et unam bovatam et xlii acras in Cridelinc, mansum in Pontefracto, in Dardigtuna unam bovatam, in Egburgh terram quam Umfredus dedit, in Hecca unam bovatam, in Sneip- torp terram quam dedit Jordanus Foliot, in Camsala unam bovatanv in Broddeswrde terram quam dedit Radulphus de Insula, in Scalcebi hii bovatas, mansum juxta pontem Don, in Wyrcaburc unam bovatam, in Barnaburc terram que reddit iiii solidos, in Caldorn' terram que reddit xl denarios, in Gresbroc Ixxx acras terre, in Mekhesburc i bovatam ; in Doncastra mansum Herberti et mansum Heremanni et Robertum hominem vestrum cum omnibus suis, mansum in Ticahil, in Wluatue[it] v bovatas et. unam de Bagalaia, terram de Sambec, in Hotuna i bovatam, in Wicareslei unam bovatam, in Neusum iiii bovatas, in Littuna ii bovatas, in Bramhopa iiii bovatas ; ex dono regis Henrici liber tates et consuetudines in omnibus terris vestris et hominibus et rebus, easdem quas habent prebende ecclesie Beati Petri Ebora censis que meliores et liberiores habent ; antiquam quoque ele mosinam unde domus Ula a principio est fundata, videlicet, unam travam de carruca arante per Eboracensem provinciam. Sane de terris incultis et de novalibus seu de nutrimentis animalium vestrorum nullus omnino decimas exigere presumat. Paci quoque 1 " Elbebrun " ; MS. " For " Wilbentuna" ; now Wombleton. 1^8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS et tranquillitati vestre paterna sollicitudine providentes auctoritate apostolica prohibentes ut infra clausuram locorum sive gran giarum vestrarum nullus violentiam vel rapinam sive furtum facere vel hominem capere audeat ; et si quis hoc temerario ausu presumpserit tanquam sacrilegus judicetur et excommunicationis ultione plectatur. Oratoria vero ad divina celebranda misteria infra clausuram locorum sive grangiarum vestrarum nullus vobis habere prohibeat, salvo jure matricis ecclesie. Decrevimus ergo ut nuUi omnino homini liceat prefatum hospitale temere perturbare aut ejus possessiones auferre vel ablatas retinere, minuere, aut ahquibus vexationibus fatigare ; sed omnia integra conserventur eorum pro quorum sustentatione concessa sunt usibus omnimodis profutura, salva sedis apostolice auctoritate et diocesani episcopi canonica justitia et salvo jure capituli Beati Petri. Si qua igitur infuturum ecclesiastica secularisve persona hanc nostre constitu tionis paginam sciens contra eam temere venire temptaverit, secundo tertiove commonita,^ si non satisfactione congrua emenda verit potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat, reaque se divino judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate cognoscat, et a sacra tissimo corpore et sanguine Dei et Domini Redemptoris nostri Jhesu Christi aliena fiat, atque in extremo examine districte ultioni subjaceat. Cunctis autem eidem loco justa servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jhesu Christi quatinus et hie fructum bone actionis precipiant et apud districtum Judicem premia eterne pacis in veniant. Amen, amen, amen. Datum Laterani per manum Rolandi Sancte Romane ecclesie presbiteri cardinalis et cancellarii xhh kalendas Februarii, indictionis v, incarnationis dominice anno MUlesimo C^o Ivimo^ pontificatus vero domini Adriani pape IIII anno tertio. 187. Monition by Adrian I'V to Robert, dean, and the chapter of York to give their protection to the hospital of York. Given at the Lateran, 19th January (probably a.d. 1157). Reg, Mag, Album, pt. ii, f. 84. Adrianus episcopus servus servorum Dei dilectis fihis R[oberto] decano et capitulo Eboracensi salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Sacrosancta Romana ecclesia loca in quibus gratus impenditur Deo famulatus propensiori affectu dUigit caritatis et fratres in eisdem locis commorantes tam per se quam per devotos ecclesie filios desiderat attentius confovere, Hospitale quod Eboraci situm est, ubi multa humanitatis obsequia Christi pauperibus exhibentur, quod de bonis viris precipue dinoscitur instauratum nisi vestro manuteneant auxilio tepescet in obsequio •caritatis ; et ideo universitatem vestram rogamus et commonemus '¦ "canonica" ; MS, ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 159 in Domino quatinus hospitale ipsum manuteneatis, diligatis, et sicut elemosinam vestram ^ contra malefactores et iniquos studeatis attentius defensare. Datum Laterani xiiii. Kalend. Febr. 188. Monition by Adrian IV to the clergy and laity of the province of York against the withdrawal from the hospital of St. Peter, York, of the customary payment of thraves (known as Peter- corn), Given at the Lateran, 20 January (probably a,d. 115 7). Chartul. of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, 48. Adrianus episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis clero et populo Eboracensis provincie salutem et apostolicam bene dictionem. Qui celestis patrie cives esse desiderant bonis operibus oportet semper intendant, et grata studeant Christi pauperibus obsequia ministrare. In domo hospitalis quod Eboraci situm est quot bona exhibeantur pauperibus, quanta humanitatis officia fratres ibidem commorantes studeant exercere, quam illari vultu membra Christi recipere et recepta quanta diligentia studeant confovere, vestra sicut credimus devotio tanto plenius recognoscit quanto evicino eorum caritatis opera incessanter aspicitis ; et quahter omnipotenti Deo desiderant complacere intelligi tis evidenter. Unde vestra earitas sollicite debet et diligenter attendere quatinus vestris ita elemosinis sustentantur, ita vestro auxilio fulciantur, quod bonum caritatis semper in eodem loco possit et debeat augmentari et gratum Deo suscipere incrementum. Ut autem hee omnia possitis melius et plenius agere universitatem vestram rogamus, monemus, exhortamur in Domino, atque in peccatorum vestrorum remissionem injungimus, ut elemosinam quam pauperibus predicti hospitalis de travis facere consuevistis manuteneatis, et nuUus vestrum que intuitu pietatis eidem hospitali conferuntur audeat retinere. Datum Laterani xiii. kl. Februarii. 189. Monition by Roger, archbishop of York, to the people in the province of York, in favour of the hospital of St, Peter (similar to No. 183). 1154-^.1164. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 9. R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis per archiepiscopatum Eboracensem constitutis salutem et Dei benedictionem. Credimus satis ad vestram pervenisse notitiam quam utilis et necessaria sit domus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis in suscipiendis hospitibus, in Christi pauperibus et infirmis refovendis ; et cum ex se ad tanta beneficia impendenda non sufficiat, tum propter ipsius domus ^ " nostram " ; MS. l6o EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS destructionem, tum ipsius provincie devastationem universitatem vestram paterne commonemus et in Christo obsecramus et in peccatorum vestrorum remissionem injungimus quatinus de bonis vestris, prout vobis Deus inspiraverit, misericorditer ei subveniatis [et] ad hospitahtatem suscitandam et edificia preparanda vestras iUuc elemosinas per manus ejusdem domus fratrum transmittatis. Nos autem de Dei misericordia confisi omnes qui predicte domui aliquod beneficium pro Dei amore contulerint omnium orationum ac beneficiorum Eboracensis ecclesie participes constituimus, et de injuncta sibi penitentia viginti dies relaxamus. Omnes quoque illius possessiones, juxta quod in domini pape privUegio et ejus legati pagina confirmantur, et in Beati Petri et nostram suscipimus protectionem. 190. Monition by Roger, archbishop of York, to the archdeacons, deans and parishioners (of the province of York), in favour of the hospital of St. Peter (similar to No. i8g). 1154-^.1164. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, gd. R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus archidia conis, decanis, et omnibus parochianis suis salutem. Credimus ad vestram satis pervenisse notitiam quam utilis et necessaria sit domus hospitahs Sancti Petri Eboracensis in suscipiendis hospitibus, in Christi pauperibus restituendis et fovendis. Et cum ex se ad tanta beneficia impendenda non sufficiat, tum propter ipsius domus destructionem tum propter devastationem ipsius provincie, universitatem vestram paterno commonemus, in Christo obsecramus, et in peccatorum vestrorum [remissionem] injungimus quatinus de vobis bonis a Deo collatis eis subveniatis et ad hospitahtatem sustinendam et edificia preparanda vestras iUuc elemosinas per manus ejusdem domus fratrum transmittatis, Nos autem Dei misericordia confisi omnes qui predicte domui aliquod pro Dei amore contulerint beneficium omnium orationum ac beneficiorum Sancti Petri ecclesie participes esse constituimus, et eis de injuncta penitentia sua xl dies relaxamus et veniam aliorum. 191. Mandate by Roger, archbishop of York and legate, to Robert, archdeacon, and the clergy of the diocese of Carlisle to protect the possessions of the hospital of St. Peter in their parts and to aid and give good hearing to the brethren when concerned in any local complaint. 1164-1166. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, gd. R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, apostolice sedis legatus, dilectis filiis Roberto archidiacono Carleolensi, ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S l6l decanis, et omnibus clericis per archidiaconatum Carl[e]olie constitutis salutem. Domus hospitalis beati Petri cum omnibus ad eam spectantibus sub clipeo tuitionis nostre constituta esse dinoscitur eamque tueri et protegere specialiter tenemur. Man damus itaque vobis quatinus possessiones ejusdem domus quas in. partibus vestris habere dinoscitur quantum in vobis est manu teneatis et protegatis, et quotiescumque fratres ejusdem domus- ad vos confugerint super ahquam^ querelam deposituri, eos- benigne audiatis et in justitia sua foveatis.et in necessitatibus suis promptum subsidium eis exhibeatis. 192. Monition by Roger, archbishop of York, to the inhabitants of the province of York, to deliver to the hospital of St. Peter the customary thrave from each working plough ; and to the priests to make exhortation to that effect and to conscientiously deliver any alms bequeathed at death to the same hospital. 1154-1164. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, gd. and f, 10, R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis et parochianis 'salutem et Dei bene dictionem. Caritatem vestram in Domino rogamus et exhortamur quatinus elemosinam vestram consuetam, videlicet de unaquaque caruca arante unam travam bladi, quam pro animarum suarum et vestrarum salute hospitali Sancti Petri antecessores vestri ^ con cesserunt et promiserunt, firme manuteneatis, scientes predicti hospitalis benefactores omnium beneficiorum que ibidem fiunt et in Eboracensi ecclesia et in universis sibi adjacentibus ecclesiis participes futuros. Nichilominus etiam presbiteris precipimus quatinus parochianos suos ad illam persolvendam districte commoneant; et si quis in obitu suo eidem hospitali aliquam elemosinam concesserit, illam pauperibus studiosius reddi per cipiant. DUectionem vestram etiam in Christo commonemus quatinus presentium htterarum latoribus consilium et opem feratis et benigne suscipiatis. 193. Mandate by Roger, archbishop of York, to the priests and clergy of Holderness to admonish their parishioners to render to the hospital of St. Peter, York, the customary thrave from each working plough, and to cause any cloth, sheaves, or other bequest made to the hospital to be delivered. 1154-1164. Chartul, of St, Leonard, Nero D, iii, f, gd.] R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus universis presbiteris et clericis totius Holdernesse salutem et Dei bene- 1 "aliquo"; MS. 2 -n'ri"; MS. l62 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS ¦dictionem. Mandamus vobis et in Christo precipimus quatinus parochianos vestros commoneatis reddere Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri consuetam elemosinam, videlicet de unaquaque caruca arante manu travam bladi, quam antecessores nostri et universi fideles per totum archiepiscopatum nostrum fideliter singulis annis pro salute animarum suarum persolvunt. Et si quis in obitu suo aliquid caritatis predictis fratribus dederit, sive in pannis sive in garbis aut in aliquo alio, hoc sine dUatione aliqua reddi faciatis. Quod si noluerint tunc eos a liminibus sancte matris ecclesie alienari pronuncietis. 194. Mandate by Roger, archbishop of York, to his archdeacons, deans and ministers to protect and do justice to the hospital of St. Peter, its men and possessions. 1154-1164, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 10, R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus archi- ¦diaconis, decanis, et omnibus ministris suis salutem, Mandando precipimus ut fratres hospitalis Sancti Petri et homines et res ¦eorum ubique manuteneatis et a pravorum incursibus defendatis ; et si de injuria ab aliquo sibi illata querimoniam ad vos fecerint plenariam eis justitiam absque dUatione faciatis, ne pro defectu justitie aliquid amittant. Volumus etiam domus illius omnia integra, illesa, iUibata sicut et nostra custodiri, et in pace Dei et Sancti Petri et nostra remanere. 195. Mandate by the chapter of St. Peter, York, to the parsons and vicars of the deanery of Ryedale, to summon aU parishioners who owe corn or bequests to the hospital of St, Peter to pay the same or appear within 8 days at the door of St, Peter's (minster), to answer touching their default. (r,ii6o-ii85, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, lod. Capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis omnibus personis et vicariis per decanatum Ridale constitutis salutem. Mandamus -vobis atque precipimus quatinus conveniatis parochianos vestros omnes qui bladum vel divisas Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri et nostro debent, visis literis istis solvant vel octava die post visas has literas veniant ad hostium Sancti Petri responsuri nobis super eorum detentione et juriperituri. Quod si contempserint, vocetis eos et excommunicetis sicut et nos faciemus. 196. Mandate by the chapter of St. Peter, York, to the parsons and vicars of Ryedale, Pickeringlithe and " Holdelith," to render to Swane, the messenger of the hospital of St. Peter and St ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 1 63 Leonard, as much of their goods as possible, and to cause their parishioners to render up all corn detained from the hospital, or to answer within 8 days at the door of St. Peter's (minster) for their default, f.1160-1185. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. lod. Capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis universis personis [et] -vicariis de Ridal[a] et de Pykeringlidh et de Holdehth salutem. Noverit universitas vestra presentium latorem, Suanum, nuntium esse hospitalis Sancti Petri et Sancti Leonardi et nostri. Quare -vobis mandamus et in Domino monemus quatinus pro Dei amore et reverentia Beati Petri prefatum S[uanum] benigne et honorifice suscipientes ei de bonis vobis a Deo collatis pro posse vestro •erogetis. Preterea vobis mandamus atque precipimus quatinus si aliquis parochianorum vestrorum bladum quod Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri reddere debet injuste detineat et reddere contempnat, eum summoneatis ut octava die post visas literas istas veniat ad hostium Sancti Petri responsurus de bladi sui detentione et juriperiturus. Quod si contempserit vocetis eum et excom municetis sicut et nos faciemus. 197, Confirmation by Alexander III to Swane, master of the hospital of St, Peter, York, of various gifts made to his hospital, and grant of divers privileges. Given at Anagni, 31st March 11 73. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f. 36d. Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilecto filio Suano magistro hospitalis Sancti Petri quod in Eboracensi civitate «itum est ejusque succes'soribus canonice instituendis imper petuum. Quotiens illud a nobis petitur quod religioni et honestati ¦convenire dinoscitur, animo nos decet libenti concedere et petentium desideriis congruum suffragium impertiri. Eapropter, dilecte in Domino fill Suane, tuis justis postulationibus clementer annuimus et prefatum Sancti Petri hospitale, cui ad servitium Christi preesse dinosceris, ad exemplar bone memorie pre decessoris nostri Adriani pape sub Beati Petri et nostra pro tectione suscipimus et presentis scripti privilegio communimus : statuentes ut quascumque possessiones, quecumque bona et hbertates idem hospitale impresentiarum juste ^ et canonice possidet aut infuturum concessione pontificum, largitione regum vel principum, oblatione fidelium, seu ahis justis modis prestante Domino poterit adipisci, firma tibi tuisque successoribt^s et iUibata permaneant. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis: Ex dono regis Henrici duas carrucatas terre in .Acum, in bosco et in piano ; ex dono Nigelli de Albeneio duas ^ "Justice"; MS. 164 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS carrucatas terre in Hemelessie et ecclesiam ejusdem viUe; in Opertuna unam carrucatam, in Husburn unam carrucatam ; terras in Eboraco quas Lambertus de Fossegat et uxor ejus dederunt; terram in Husagat quam Johannes lardenarius dedit ; ex dono Radulfi Painelli mansuram juxta ecclesiam Sancti Petri; ex dono Pagani de Colebi terram in Husagata, et omnes alias terras infra civitatem Eboracensem eidem hospitali rationabihter collatas ; unam carrucatam de abbatia Sancti Marie que dicitur Muncheland pro octo solidis per annum ; duas carrucatas in Heselint[ona] cum virgulto et tres alias carrucatas in eadem villa ; mansum in Begnigburgh cum prato et duabus bovatis terre et totam terram in Littlelund; in Suttuna ii bovatas cum pastura. communi et uno manso ; ex dono regis Henrici usum lignorum et materiel et pasturam per totam forestam regis ; molendinum pontis de Bulefyot, in Daltuna iui bovatas terre, mansum in Tresca, in Kircelintuna quatuor bovatas, mansum in Picahala et totam terram que dicitur Nes, mansum in Textona et unam carrucatam terre, in Heschelebi unam carrucatam terre et mansum cum toftis ; ex dono comitis de Richemundia viginti solidos annuatim ; ecclesiam de Brigahala cum ii bovatis terre,, hospitale de Bogas et ecclesiam ejusdem ville cum iiii bovatis terre; terram in Kirkebikendala et in Neubi ex dono Ketelh filii Eltred ; in Uggetorp hii bovatas terre, in Helrebrum vi bovatas, in Farmanbi iiii bovatas, in Wildentuna ii bovatas cum mansis, mansum in Normanbi, in Broctuna ii bovatas, in Huntitona ii bovatas, in Fiflei mansum cum molendino, in Occatuna unam bovatam ; in Lygard xx solidos annuatim ex dono Roberti de Oly et uxoris ejus ; in Hedona duo mansa et unam marcam annuatim ex dono comitis Albe-mariC) in Catefossa unam bovatam, in Norcava molendinum et duo mansa ; ex dono Rogeri de Mulbray Brungaraflet cum pratis et piscariis et omnibus aliis suis ap pendiciis, ecclesiam de Aletorp et ecclesiam de Elkeslei et nonam garbam totius bladi sui; in Marcacava unum mansum, ia WUburfossa h bovatas ; in Ponte Belli mansum et libertatem molendi annonam pauperum in molendinis absque pretio ex dono Alani de Perci et concessione Willelmi fihi ejus; in Cathertuna ii bovatas et Chniuetueit; in campis de Sextun tantum terre quantum habetur in Wdehuse et terram que dicitur MaidencasteU ex dono Roberti Pictaviensis ; mansum in Schire burna, mansum in Cnotinleia juxta aquam et aliud mansum in viUa et unam bovatam et quadraginta duas acras in Cridhnc, mansum in Pontefracto, in Dardinctuna unam bovatam, in Egburgf terram quam Unfredus dedit, in Hecca unam bovatam, in Sneipetorp terram quam dedit Jordanus Folyot, in CamscUa unam bovatam, in Broddesword terram quam dedit Radulfus de Insula, in Scalubi hii bovatas, mansum juxta pontem Don, in Wirkeburg unam bovatam, in Barnaburc terram que reddit ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: ST. LEONARD'S 165 ihi sohdos, in Calturn' terram que reddit quadraginta denarios, in Gresbroc octoginta acras terre, in Mechesburc unam bovatam, in Doncastra mansum Herberti et mansum Hermanni, terram de Sanbec, in Hotuna unam bovatam, in Wicchereslay unam bovatam, in Neusom hh bovatas, in Lituna duas bovatas, in Bramhopa quatuor bovatas ; ex dono regis Henrici hbertates et consuetu dines in omnibus terris vestris, hominibus, et rebus, easdem quas habent prebende ecclesie Beati Petri Eboracensis que liberiores et mehores habent ; antiquam quoque elemosinam unde domus ilia a principio fundata est, videlicet unam travam de carruca arante per totum archiepiscopatum Eboracensem ; in Colingham ii bov atas et unum sartum, in Ribestan ii bovatas et unum sartum, in Hunctuna quinquaginta tres acras et pasturam sexcentis ovibus, in Ketelueha sexdecim acras terre et pasturam mUle ovibus. Sepulturam quoque vobis fratrum [et] hominum vestrorum apud vos sepeliri volentium liberam concedimus, salvo jure ecclesiarum a quibus mortuorum corpora assumuntur. Sane novalium ves trorum que propriis manibus aut sumptibus colitis, sive de nutri mentis vestrorum animalium, nuUus omnino a vobis decimas exigere presumat. Paci quoque et tranquillitati vestre paterna solhcitudine providentes, auctoritate apostolica prohibemus ut infra clausuras locorum- vel grangiarum prefati hospitalis nullus molestiam vel rapinam sive furtum facere vel hominem capere audeat; et si quis hoc temerario ausu presumpserit,- tanquam sacrilegus judicetur et excommunicationis ultione plectatur. De cernimus ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat prefatum hospitale temere perturbare aut ejus possessiones auferre vel ablatas retinere aut quibuslibet vexationibus fatigare ; sed omnia integra conserventur eorum, pro quorum gubernatione ac sustentatione concessa sunt, usibus omnimodis profutura : salva sedis apostolice auctoritate et diocesani episcopi canonica justitia et salvo jure capituli Beati Petri. Si qua igitur infuturum ecclesiastica secu larisve persona, hanc nostre constitutionis paginam sciens, contra earn temere venire temptalverit, secundo tertiove com monita nisi reatum suum digna satisfactione correxerit potes tatis honorisque sui dignitate careat rea:mque se divino judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate cognoscat et a sacratissimo corpore et sanguine Dei et Domini Redemptoris nostri Jhesu Christi aliena fiat atque in extreme examine districte ultioni subjaceat. Cunctis autem eidem loco sua jura servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jhesu Christi quatinus et hie fructum bone actionis precipiant et apud districtum Judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen. Amen. Datum Anagnie per manum, Gratiani sancte Romane ecclesie subdiaconi et notarii ij kalendas Aprilis, indictione vi, incarnationis dominice anno M°C°LXX°III°, pontificatus vero domini Alexandri pape III anno quartodecimo. . , l66 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 198. Confirmation by Alexander III to the minister and brethren of the hospital of York, of divers gifts made to their hospital. Given at the Lateran, 9th May (year not named). 1173-1181. Chartul. of St. Leonard, Nero D. iii, f. 68d. Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis pro- curatori et fratibus hospitalis Eboracensis salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Justis petentium desideriis dignum est nos facilem prebere consensum et vota que a rationis tramite non discordant effectu prosequente complere. Eapropter, dilecti in Domino filii, vestris justis postulationibus grato concurrentes assensu, sub- scriptas possessiones, sicut eas rationabiliter possidetis et carte donatorum testantur, vobis et eidem hospitali auctoritate apostolica confirmamus : Elemosinam videlicet Rogeri de Molbrai, scilicet nonam garbam bladi totius dominii sui de Anglia, nonam garbam dominii Garnerii filii Gimari et heredum ejus, nonam garbam dominh Conani fihi Hehe et heredum ejus, nonam garbam dominu bladi Alani Soldan, nonam garbam bladi dominii Laurentii de Hernebi, nonam garbam dominii Galfridi de Fornesiis et here dum ejus, terram de Keteluella cum omni pastura ejusdem ville, terram de Docherge cum omni pastura ejusdem ville, terram de Crossebi Ravenesuait ^ cum omni pastura ejusdem ville, terram de Gartoun, terram que dicitur Lingual, terram de Linctihm cum omni pastura ejusdem ville, et alias terras quas possidetis. Decrevimus ergo ut nulli omnino hominum liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel ei aliquatenus contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presump serit indignationem omnipotentis Dei et beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum Laterani vij idus Mah. 199. Confirmation by Lucius III to the brethren of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of various gifts made to them. Given at Velletri, 17th February (year not named). 1182-1185. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 300?. Lucius episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis fratribus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis salutem et apostolicam bene dictionem. Cum ab apostolica sede petuntur ea que a rationis tramite non discordant facilem nos convenit prebere consensum. Eapropter dilecti in Domino filii vestris justis postulationibus clementer annuimus, statuentes ut quascumque possessiones vel ecclesias [vel] quecumque bona impresentiarum canonice et sine controversia possidetis, aut in futurum concessione pontificum, largitione regum vel principum, oblatione fidelium, seu aliis justis 1 See Hist. MSS. Com., Rep. x, App. iv, 321. ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: SINNINGTH'WAITE 167" modis prestante Domino poteritis adipisci, vobis vestrisque suc cessoribus permaneant ilhbata. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis : Ecclesiam scUicet de Seixtona, terram de Stochelda ex donatione Nigelli et uxoris sue, terram de Docherga. cum communi pastura ex dono Willelmi de Lancastria, terram de Eskeleby ex dono Wimeri et filiorum ejus, terram de Neuby ex dono Ketelh filii Eltretht, terram de Colhngham ex dono Ricardi de Morevilla, terram de Ardigtona de dono Petri, terram de Binggeleia ex dono Hosberti arch[idiaconi], terram de Helfstane- bothe de Farnleia de dono Serlonis de Pouele, terram de Farnleia de dono Serlonis filio Hugonis, terram de Bethmesleia de dono Willelmi Ke,'- terram de Gargrave ex dono Agnetis de Perci,. terram de Gluseburna ex dono Raineri, terram de Rimingtona ex dono Rogeri, terram de Gasegile de dono Willelmi, terram de Midhope de dono Petri, terram de Duttun de dono Rogeri, terram de Cunegeston, terram de Lictona, terram de Nappai, terram de Nehusum, terram de Ribestann, terram de Hisebech, terram de Prestona, et terram de Huphthun. Nulli ergo omnino hominum liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel ei ausu temerario contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare pre sumpserit indignationem omnipotentis Dei et beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit incursurum. Datum Velletri, xiii kalendas Martii. (g) Sinningthwaite 200. Grant of privileges by Alexander III to the nuns of Sinning thwaite, and confirmation of the gifts of Geoffrey son of Bertram Haget, Simon 'Ward, Matilda his wife and William his son. II 72. > From an exemplification of the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; penes 'Walter Calverley of Calverley, bart. Pd. in Stevens'' Continuation of Mon. Angl, II, app., 293. Alexander episcopus servus servorum Dei dUectis in Christo filiabus Christiane priorisse monasterii ecclesie Sancte Marie de Synningthwait [et] ejusdem sororibus tam presentibus quam futuris regularem vitam professis in perpetuum. Quotiens illud a nobis petitur quod religioni et honestati convenire dinoscitur animo- nos decet libenti concedere et petentium desideriis congruum suf fragium impertiri. Ea propter dilecte in Christo filie vestris justis postulationibus annuimus et prefatum monasterium Beate Dei genitricis semper virginis Marie in quo divino estis obsequio mancipate sub Beati Petri et nostra protectione suscepimus et presentis scripti privilegio communimus. Imprimis siquidem statuentes ut ordo monasticus qui secundum Deum et Beati Benedicti regulam et institutionem Cisterciensium fratrum in 1 Qy. for Helt. l68 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS eodem monasterio institutus esse dinoscitur perpetuis ibidem temporibus inviolabiliter observetur. Preterea quascunque possessiones quecunque bona idem monasterium in presentiarum juste et canonice possidet aut in futurum concessione pontificum, largitione regum vel principum, oblatione fidelium seu aliis justis modis prestante Domino poterit adipisci, firma vobis vestrisque succedentibus et illibata permaneant. In quibus hee propriis duximus exprimenda vocabulis': locum ipsum in quo prefatum monasterium situm est cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ; ex dono Galfridi filii Bertrami Haget duas carrucatas terre ; ex dono Simonis Ward et Matildis uxoris sue et Willelmi filii ejus locus qui dicitur Essolth cum suis pertinentiis in bosco et piano et in terra arata et aqua, libera et absoluta ab omni exactione sicut in eorum authentico scripto exinde facto continetur. Paci quoque et tranquillitati vestre paterna sollicitudine providere volentes, auctoritate apostolica prohibemus ut infra clausuras locorum seu grangiarum vestrarum nullus violentiam vel rapinam sive furtum committere, ignem apponere seu hominem capere vel interficere audeat. Liceat quoque vobis clericos vel laicos a seculo fugientes liberos et absolutos ad conversionem vestram recipere et in vestro monasterio absque contradictione alicujus retinere. Prohibemus insuper ut nulli fratrum vel sororum vestrarum post factam in loco vestro professionem fas sit de eodem loco absque hcentia •discedere, discedente vero absque hterarum vestrarum cautione nullus audeat retinere. Sane laborum vestrorum quos propriis manibus aut sumptibus colitis sive de nutrimentis vestrorum animahum nullus omnino a vobis decimas exigere presumat. Obeunte vero te nunc ejusdem loci priorissa vel earum quelibet succedentium nulla ibi qualibet subreptionis astutia seu violentia preponatur nisi quam sorores communi consensu vel sororum pars consilii sanioris secundum Deum et Beati Benedicti regulam providerint eligendam. Decernimus igitur ut nulli omnino hominum liceat prefatum monasterium vestrum temere perturbare aut possessiones ejus auferre vel ablatas retinere, minuere seu ¦quibuslibet vexationibus fatigare, sed omnia integra conserventur eorum pro quorum gubernatione ac sustentatione concessa sunt usibus omnimodis profutura, salva sedis apostolice auctoritate et Eboracensis archiepiscopi canonica reverentia. Si qua igitur ecclesiastica secularisve persona hanc nostre constitutionis paginam sciens, contra eam temere venire temptaverit, secundo tertiove commonita nisi reatum suum digna satisfactione cor rexerit, potestatis honorisque sui dignitate careat ream et se -divino judicio existere de perpetrata iniquitate cognoscat et a sacratissimo corpore et sanguine Dei et Domini Redemptoris nostri Jesu Christi ahena fiat atque in extremo examine districte ultioni subjaceat ; cunctis autem eidem loco sua jura servantibus sit pax Domini nostri Jesu Christi, quatinus et hie fructum bone ARCHBISHOP'S FEE: SINNINGTHWAITE 169 actionis percipiant et apud districtum judicem premia eterne pacis inveniant. Amen. Ego Alexander catholice ecclesie episcopus ; ego Bernardus Portuensis et Sancti Ruffini episcopus ; ego Gualterus Albanensis episcopus ; ego Ardicio diaconus cardinalis Sancti Theodori ; ego Cynthius diaconus cardinalis Sancti Adriani ; ego Johannes presbiter cardinalis Johannis et Pauli tunc temporis Pamachii ; ego Willelmus presbiter cardinalis tunc temporis Sancti Petri ad vincula ; ego Boso presbyter cardinalis Sancte Pudentiane tunc temporis Poscorum ; ego Petrus presbiter cardinalis tunc temporis Sancti Laurencii in Damaso; ego Johannes presbiter cardinalis tunc temporis Sancti March ; ego Hugo diaconus cardinalis Sancti Eustachii juxta templum Agrippe ; ego Vicellus diaconus cardinahs Sanctorum Sergii et Bachi ; ego Petrus ¦diaconus cardinalis Sancte Marie in Aquiro. Datum Tusculani per manum Gratiani sancte Romane ecclesie ¦subdiaconi notarii xv kalendas Januarh, indictione vi, incarna tionis dominice anno millesimo septuagesimo secundo, pontificatus Yero domini Alexandri pape terth anno xivt°. Examinatur et concordat cum originall remanente inter evidentias domini regis apud turrera sive pallacium Sancte Marie extra muros civitatis Eboracensis. Per me Henricum Sandwish custodem evidentiarum ibidem. 201. Confirmation by WUliam Ward to' the house of Sinningthwaite of his father's gift of the land of Essholt. 1175-1185. From the original formerly in possession of "Walter Calverley of Calverley, bart, Pd, in Stevens' Continuation of Mon. Angl, II, app,, 296, Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quicunque viderint vel audierint litteras has quod ego Willelmus Ward reddidi et quietam clamavi domui de Sinningthuait totam terram de Essolt quam pater meus dedit hhs in elemosinam et quam de ihis tenueram per has divisas, scilicet. quicquid continetur infra sepem Yersus Air de rivulo de Eiadona usque Chotthesoitesiche, et totum Ermitecroft cum mansura in Giselai et communem pastu ram in Giselei et in Heuescheswrd ad xvi boves et ad xv vaccas et ad unum taurum et ad centum oves, et siccum boscum de ¦Giselei et de Heuescheswrd sufficientem ad ardendum, et clau- sturam ad sepes faciendas et reparandas per visum forestarii si presens fuerit, et si presens non fuerit sine omni impedimento de bosco necessaria sua accipiant. Hee omnia ilhs dedi et presenti •carta confirmavi in puram et perpetuam elemosinam solutam ¦quietam et liberam ab omni servitio et consuetudine et omni re •ad terram pertinente. Et ego et heredes mei hee omnia 170 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS eis warrantizabimus et adquietabimus et defendemus contrai homines omnes de omni exactione et omni re que ad terram pertinet. Et ut hee libenter concederem dederunt mihi de- caritate domus x marcas argenti et viii boves et x vaccas cum vitulis et centum oves. His testibus, Ada filio Petri,. Thoma fratre ejus, Ada filio Normanni, Willelmo sacrista„ Ada filio Orm, Gilberto capellano, Ricardo capellano de Otteley,. Alexandro de Mortona. Seal broken and undecipherable. Collation of No. 86, printed from the copy in the Monasticon Angl.. with Patent RoU, i Edw. Ill, pt. ii, m, 9, affords the foUowing additions and corrections after ' confirmamus ' : Rogantes ne quis successorum nostrorum prenominatas de- cimationes eisdem sororibus vel auferat vel in aliquo minuet, sed magis bonorum exemplis provocatus accrescere faciat et unde melius sustentari valeant in aliquo provideat. Hiis testibus i Gaufrido preposito Beverlacensi, Simone, Osberto Arundel, Petro- de Carcals[ona], Ailward, canonicis Beverlaci ; magistro Roberto- Stephani, Laurentio, canonicis Suelle ; Gaufrido, Edmundo, clericis domini archiepiscopi ; Hugone Penna, Wallevo clerico filio Stephani, Waltero Godchepe, Ricardo filio ejus, Reginaldo teloneario, Regi naldo, Ricardo filiis ejus ; Rogero de Augo, Thoma, Willelmo- filiis ejus ; Uctone de Helpertorpe, Reginaldo filio ejus, Thoma de Leecestria, Engelberto, WiUelmo filio ejus, Gregorio priore Bridhng- tone, Hugone de Verli. Data Beverlaci per manum Walteri clericii domini archiepiscopi in natali beatorum apostolorum Petri et Pauli, anno ab incarnatione Domini[ce] MiUesimo CLXIX", regni vero Henrici regis secundi xv", archiepiscopatus autem Rogeri Eboracensis archiepiscopi XV. III.— THE CITY OF YORK {a) General 202. Grant by Stephen to the hospital of St. Peter of York of forty shillings yearly from the farm of the city of York. 1153. Charter R,, 22 Edw. I, m, 9, Pd. in Cal Chart. R., ii, 438, Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciis et vicecomitibus et prepositis et omnibus burgensibus et fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eboracischira salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse in perpetuam elemosinam Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis et probis hominibus in ea Deo servienti bus, pro anima regis Henrici avunculi mei et pro salute mea et Matillidis regine uxoris mee et Eustachii filii mei et aliorum puerorum meorum, quadraginta solidos per annum de firma mea Eboraci. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod singulis annis in perpetuum eos habeant, dimidium scilicet ad festum Sancti Michaelis et dimidium ad Pascha, bene et plenarie quicunque civitatem meam Eboraci teneat, ita ne elemosina mea disturbetur. Testibus, Tiodbaldo Cantuariensi archiepiscopo et Hugone ,episcopo Dunhelmensi et Ricardo de Luci et Ricardo de Canvill et Eustachio filio Johannis, apud Eboracum. This charter was issued between the election of Hugh Puisat as bishop of Durham, 31st January 1153, and the death of Eustace, eldest surviving son of Stephen, 17th August 1153. Stephen's gift of 40 shillings yearly out of the farm of the city of York was not continued to the hospital by Henry 1 1 or his successors, so far as the evidence of the sheriffs' rolls shows. 203. Confirmation by Henry II to the citizens of York of the laws and customs, and particularly the gild merchant and hanses in England and Normandy, and acquittance of lastage throughout the sea coast, which they had in the time of Henry, the king's grandfather. 1155-1162. From the original in the Guild Hall, York. Facsimile in the Connoisseur of May 1909, H[enricus] rex Angl[orum] et dux Norm[annorum] et Aquit- [anorum] et comes And[egavorum] archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, ministris, et omnibus fidelibus suis Anglis et Norm[annis] salutem. Sciatis me concessisse civibus meis de Eboraco omnes 171 172 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS libertates et leges et consuetudines suas et nominatim gyldam suam mercatoriam et hansas suas in Anglia et Norm[annia] et lestagia sua per totam costam maris quieta sicut ea unquam melius et liberius habuerunt tempore regis H[enrici] avi mei. Et volo et firmiter precipio quod predictas libertates et consuetu dines habeant et teneant cum omnibus libertatibus predicte gilde sue et hansis suis pertinentibus ita bene et in pace et libere et quiete sicut unquam melius, liberius, et quietius habuerunt et tenuerunt tempore predicti regis H[enrici] avi mei. Testibus, Rogero archiepiscopo Eboracensi et Toma cancel lario et Rag[inaldo] comite Corn[wallie] et War[ino] filio Henrici cam[erario] ; apud Westmonasterium. Part of the 'great seal appended. This royal charter is the earliest of those now in the possession of the Lord Mayor and municipality of York, This confirmation does not suggest that Henry I granted a charter to the citizens ; indeed, it is probable that their liberties were of much earlier origin than his reign. In the time of Edward the Confessor the city was held of the king at a yearly farm of ;£53 ; at the date of the Survey the farm was j^ioo by weight, and it remained at this figure until Easter 1191, when it was increased by ;!^20 "by tale" yearly. 204. Grant by Richard I to the citizens of York of acquittance of toll, lastage, wreck, pontage, passage, " trespass " and all customs throughout England, Normandy, Anjou, Poitou and the ports and sea -coasts thereof. At Canterbury, 27th November 11 89, From the original in the Guild HaU, York. Ricardus Dei gratia rex Angl[orum], dux Norm[annorum]', Aquit[anorum], comes And[egavorum] archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ballivis et fidelibus suis totius terre sue citra mare et ultra salutem. Sciatis nos dedisse et concessisse et presenti carta nostra confirmasse omnibus civibus nostris -Ebor[aci] quietanciam cujuslibet thelonei et lastagii et de wurec et'pontagii et passagii et de trespas et de omnibus custumis per totam Angliam et Normanniam et Aquit[aniam] et Andeg[aviam] et Pict[aviam] et per omnes portus et costas maris Angl[ie] et Norm[annie], Aquit[anie], Andeg[avie] et Pictav[ie]. Quare volumus et .firmiter precipimus quod inde sint quieti. Et pro hibemus ne quis eos super hac disturbet super decem libras forisfacture. Testibus, H[ugone] Dun61m[ensi], R[eginaldo] Batton[ensi], J[ohanne] Norwic[ensi] episcopis, Willelmo de Sancto Johanne, Johanne mare&c[allo], Willelrho maresG[allo], Roberto de Witefeld. Datum per marium Willelmi de Loiigp Campo cancellarii nostri, Elyensis electi, apud Cantuariam xxvii die Novembris anno primo re.igni nostri. Mo seal. , . YORK CITY: LIBERTIES 1 73 205. Writ of Henry I to the reeves and burgesses of York, directing that Hamelin shall hold in peace the land delivered to him by the said burgesses. 1100-1135. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. 5^^. H[enricus] rex Angl[orum] prepositis et burgensibus Eboraci salutem. Precipio quod iste Hamell[inus] bene et in pace et juste teneat terram quam burgenses Eboraci illi liberaverunt, faciendo inde rectas consuetudines, et pacem meam inde habeat. Teste Roberto de [Ver] apud Notyngham. At the time of the Survey there was one Hamelin who had a dwelling- house in the ditch of the city of York, He was, possibly, one of the work men attached to the castle. 206. Writ of Henry I directing Anschetil (de Bulmer), sheriff of York, to see that Ralph son of Ulvieth shall have as full and free possession of his land and houses in York as Forne, his grand father, had during his lifetime. 1115-1129. Dodsw. MS. cxxvi, f. 861^, from Gascoigne "liber F. St. K.," f. 138. H[enricus] rex Ansch[etillo] vicecomiti Eboracensi salutem. Precipio quod Radulfus filius Ulvieti teneat terram et domos suas in Eboraco ita in pace et juste et honorifice et quiete sicut Forno avus ejus tenuit die qua fuit vivus et mortuus, etc. Teste Nigello- de Albini, apud Westmonasterium. The Forne here named may be Forne of Skirpenbeck, who had with Orme 3 dwelling-houses in York under Odo the Crossbowman, lord of Skirpenbeck, at the Survey. It is worthy of note that one of the tenants of Amfrey de Chauncy, successor of Odo at Skirpenbeck, in 1166 was Thomas son of Ulvieth, or "Wlviet.i 207. Quit-claim by Preciosa, daughter of master Benedict, the physician ofYork, in her 14th year, to the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Peter of York of the land assigned to her by her father, lying between land held by Hugh de Seleby, and land held by Stephen de Beverley which Hugh the painter sometime held, 1200-1215. Chartul. of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 147a?, Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis has literas visuris vel audituris Preciosa filia magistri Benedicti medici de Eboraco salutem in Domino. Noverit universitas vestra me spontanea. voluntate mea et de consilio et voluntate omnium amicorum meorum totam terram quam Benedictus pater meus michi assi- ^ Red Bk., 426 ; where " 'Wilnoth " is given in error for " Wlvieth,'' 174 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS gnavit, scilicet illam que jacet inter terram quam Hugo de Seleby tenet et terram quam Stephanus de Beverlaco tenet et quam Hugo pictor aliquando tenuit, quietam clamasse de me et de heredibus meis imperpetuum quartodecimo anno etatis mee magistro hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis et fratribus ejusdem loci, et eam in manibus dicti magistri resignasse et omne jus quod in dicta terra habui vel habere potui plene renuntiasse. Hiis testibus, magistro Godardo primario Eboraci, magistro Willelmo de Lanum, magistro Roberto de Estowe, Radulfo Nuvel, magistro Waltero Thurkill, Thoma Wlsi capellano, Thoma filio Alexandri capellano, magistro Radulfo de Wigatoft, Willelmo juniore de Lanum, Galfrido Britone, Petro Britone, Waltero clerico et ahis. {b) South of the Ouse 208. Confirmation by Hugh son of Lewin to the monks of St, Mary's, York, of the gift made by Juliana his mother, towards the close of her life, of a messuage in Launelidgate, being in the parish of St. Mary in Launelidgate, which messuage Vesing (or Besing) Betemarched sometime held. The said Juliana assigned the rent of this messuage, namely 55. and 4 hens yearly, to purchase wax for 8 candles upon the beam over the great altar. 1180- 1195- Chartul, of St. Mary's York (Lewis), f, 2, n, 7, Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Hugo filius Lewini concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus donum Juliane matris mee, videlicet quamdam man suram terre in Launelidgate quam Juliana mater mea in fine vite sue in puram et perpetuam elemosinam dedit predictis monachis pro salute anime sue et pro salute anime mee et patris mei et omnium antecessorum nostrorum. Ista prenominata mansura terre est in parochia Sancte Marie in Launelidgate quam Vesing' Betemarched aliquando tenuit et habuit. Preterea sciendum est Assize R., 1039, m, 7, " Yorks. Fines, i, n, 163, ' Pipe R,, iohn, pass.' * Assize R., 1040, m, 8d. 5 ib., m, gd. " Chartul, of St, Mary's (John Rylands Lib.), f, 57. ' ib. M 178 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Ernisius [de] Mikelgate dederat pauperibus predicti hospitalis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam suam ; et post donationem Ernisii idem Ernisius tenuit eandem terram de predictis pauperi bus hospitalis, reddendo eis annuatim duos solidos ad firmam et tres denarios ad husgable. Hiis testibus, Hugone tegu- latore, Reginaldo Corphihun, Roberto de Maltona, Waltero Russel, Hunfredo de Bridlington, Willelmo fratre Warini et multis aliis. 213. Agreement between Hugh, rector, and the brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard, York, and Stephen Blund of York, whereby Stephen was bound to make and uphold the gutter and fence between his land on the west side of Ouse-bridge, which he holds of the hospital, and other land of the hospital on the eastern side of Stephen's land, untU the first combustion, for the easement of the master, brethren, and their tenants ; so that after the first combustion Stephen shall restore to the hospital any land which the master and brethren can prove by view of liege men to have been occupied by Stephen or any other person at the erection of his house. 1212-^,1225 Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 148, Notum sit universis fidelibus quod hee conventio facta inter magistrum H[ugonem] rectorem et fratres hospitalis Sancti Leonardi Eboracensis ex una parte et Stephanum Blund de Eboraco ex altera, scilicet quod predictus Stephanus et heredes sui vel assignati sui tenentur facere et sustinere propriis sumpti bus suis usque ad primam combustionem, ad aysiamenta tamen magistri et fratrum hospitalis predicti et tenentium illorum, guterium et clausuram inter terram predicti Stephani ex parte occidentali pontis Use quam tenet de ipso hospitali et quandam aliam terram ejusdem hospitalis jacentem ex parte orientali ejusdem terre predicti Stephani ; ita tamen quod post primam combustionem totam terram quam antedicti magister et fratres poterunt probare per visum legalium hominum ipsum Stephanum in edificatione domus sue per se vel per alium aliquem occupasse, predictus Stephanus et heredes sui vel assignati sui predictis magistro et fratribus integre et sine contradictione plenarie restituent. Hoc autem fideliter et sine dolo faciendum pro se et suis, tactis sacrosanctis, juravit predictus Stephanus et affidavit. In cujus rei testimonium et robur signa partium huic scripto hincinde sunt apposita. Hiis testibus, Hugone de Seleby majore civitatis, Reginaldo talliatore, Henrico Stybeyn', Benedicto filio Walteri, Waltero carnifice, Lemero carpentario, Rogero fratre suo, Augustino carpentario et multis aliis. The king's writs seem first to have been addressed to the mayor and true men ofYork in 1213. In place of " true men" we sometimes have YORK CITY: OUSE BRIDGE, CLEMENTHORPE 1 79 ¦* citi zens " and " bailiffs." 1 Drake, mainly on the authority of Sir Thomas Widderington, names several alleged mayors before 1200, but no specific authorities are given for the statements,^ 214. -Grant by Osbert de Thorp to the canons of Malton of land in Skeldergate held of the grantor by Godfrey Duke, who shall render to them 10^, yearly as before, 1170-1180, Chartul, of Malton, Claud, D, xi, f, 197^, Omnibus sancte ecclesie fihis Osbertus de Torp salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie et canonicis Maltone, pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee •et heredum meorum et omnium eorum qui hanc meam donationem manutenebunt, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam terram quam Godefridus dux tenet de me in Scelderegate, ita scihcet ut pre- ¦dictus Godefridus et heredes sui prenominatam terram de pre fatis canonicis teneant faciendo Uhs idem servitium quod ipse solitus est mihi facere, scilicet annuatim reddendo x solidos et faciendo servitium regis. Ego autem et heredes mei warantiza bimus predictis canonicis hanc elemosinam erga omnes homines. Hhs testibus, etc. The same Osbert also gave to the canons of Malton land in Litlegate by St, Martin's churchyard, which Robert Bustard, son of Osbert de Torp, confirmed," 215. Grant by Robert, warden of the hospital of St, Peter, York, to WiUiam son of Quenilda, of land in Clementhorpe given to the hospital by GUbert son of Nigel, for i6d. yearly and 2 hens at Christmas, c, 11 40-1 15 6, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, I lod. Notum sit tam presentibus quam futuris quod ego Robertus ¦custos hospitalis Sancti Petri, communi assensu et consilio frat rum nostrorum, concessimus et dedimus Guillelmo filio Quenilde terram nostram in Clementhorp' quam Gillebertus filius Nigelli ¦dedit domui nostre sibi et heredibus suis post eum in feudo et hereditate ; reddendo domui nostre per annum xvi denarios, viii -denarios ad Pentecosten et viii denarios ad festum Sancti Martini, et duas gallinas ad Natale Domini pro omni servitio. Testes, Petrus clericus, UlchiUus de Clementhorp, Gocehnus frater ejus, Robertus albus, Guillelmus nepos ejus, Wulmar cum barba, Hugo filius ejus, Normannus Turfini, Petrus Othman, ¦Gualterus filius Godefridi, Rogerus filius ejus, Bonda Lippa, 'Grifin monetarius, Gamellus Stute. ^ R. Litt. Claus., i, 150 et seq. ^ op. cit., 359, ' Chartul., f. ig7d. l8o EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 216. Grant by Richard de Hudeleston to Avenel of his chief dwelling- place in Clementhorpe, being of equal width towards the land of Gamel Stute as towards the water (of Ouse ?) for 2s. yearly and, when the donor comes to town, by finding fire, candle, salt and straw ; if there be war in the land Avenel shall dehver the house with its chamber to the donor to uphold and shall be quit of service whUst the donor dwells in the town and shall dwell in other houses in the court and shall have entry and egress to the water through the house, ii 75-11 89, Charters of St, Clement's, York ; Dodsw, MS. xciv, f. iii^. Sciant omnes has literas videntes et audientes tam futuri quam presentes quod ego Ricardus de Hudelestuna dedi Avenello et heredibus suis terram que est capitalis mansio mea in Clemen thorp, tenendam de me et heredibus meis in feodo et hereditate, tam latam apud terram Gamelli Stute quam apud aquam, salvo introitu pomarii sui et mei, reddendo annuatim ii,s. • Et quando ipse Ricardus in villam veniet predictus Avenellus inveniet ignem et candelam et salem et stramenta. Et si ita contigerit quod werra in terram venerit le[vari], predictus Avenellus domum et cameram que ad domum pertinet deliberabit predicto Ricardo ad manutenendum, et ipse Avenellus ab omni servitio dum ipse Ricardus pro werra in villam manebit quietus erit, et ipse Aven ellus in alias domos in curia manebit ubi voluerit et apud aquam habebit introitum et exitum per mediam domum. His testibus, Petro sacerdote, Malgero milite de Stivetun et Hugone filio ejus et Albino fratre ejus, Willelmo de Dai, Ricardo de Barchstune, Willelmo de Beningburc, Waltero filio Galfridi, Willelmo Barri, Gervasio filio Griffini et ipso Griffino, Geraldo filio Willelmi Palmarii, Roberto le Balne, Godefrido filio Sewardi, Willelmo filio Ketalli, et pluribus aliis, Petro insano et Willelmo filio ejus, WUlelmo filio Quenild, Hugone fUio Henrici.^ Equestrian seal, the rider with sword drawn. 217. Grant by Hugh the chaplain, son of Duuegald,^ to the canons of Nostell of 2 tofts in the street caUed Clementsthorpe, late of Duuegald, the donor's father. Chartul. of Nostell ; Vesp. E. xix, f. 95 (old p. 223). Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis Hugo capellanus filius Duuegaldi eternam in Domino salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me, caritatis intuitu, dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Beate Marie et ecclesie Sancti Oswaldi de Nostle et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro salute anime mee et patris mei et matris mee et omnium paren- 1 •> Hi " or " Hi," possibly " Hervei." " Possibly " Dunegald." YORK CITY: CLEMENTHORPE, OUSEGATE l8l tum meorum, duas toftas terre in Eboraco, in vico scUicet qui vocatur Clementesthorp', cum omnibus edificiis et redditibus et gardinis et curtellis et cum omnibus aliis rebus ad eandem terram pertinentibus, in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, ' illas scilicet duas toftas que fuerunt Duuegaldi patris mei. Hhs testibus, etc. Robert, son of the donor, also gave the canons a charter of this tene ment. Subsequently the canons granted to Joscelin, son of Thoc, and to such of his sons as he willed, a toft with a dwelhng-house in Clementhorpe.^ {c) Ousegate and Coppergate 218. Notification by Thurstan, archbishop of York, that Lambert de Fossegate and Emma his wife gave into the archbishop's hand in alms all their land in Ousegate and a messuage in Coppergate for the use of the poor folks of the hospital of St Peter ; and confirmation of the same gifts, ^,1120-1135, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, lyod. T[urstinus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus omnibus fidelibus Christi salutem et benedictionem. Notum sit tam presentibus quam futuris quod Lambertus de Fossegate et Emma uxor ejus dederunt in manu mea in elemosinam terram suam de Usegate totam, et insuper unam mansuram in Coppergate, sine omni calumpnia, ad opus pauperum hospitalis Sancti Petri, pro animabus suis et omnium antecessorum suorum. Et nos donationem istam auctoritate nostra confirmamus ; et auctoritate Sancti Petri principis apostolorum et nostra interdicimus ne aliquis super hoc donationem istam tam legitime et sancte factam infringere seu perturbare aggrediatur, et omnibus eandem dona tionem manutenentibus et tuentibus Christi benedictionem et nostram impertimus ; et ne aliquis prefatam donationem in- quietare presumat per sententiam anathematis prohibemus. Hujus donationis hii sunt testes, Hugo decanus, Eustachius filius Johannis, Anfifridus capellanus, Willelmus elemosinarius, Berardus camerarius. Valete. It is evident from the confirmation of Henry II (No. 173 above, and No, 220) that this gift was made in the time of Henry I. Lambert is there described as one of the men of Henry I. It is not improbable that he was one of the ministers or workmen connected with the castle. 219. Confirmation by Stephen to the hospital of St Peter, York, of lands given by Eustace Fitz-John, Lambert de Fossegate and other burgesses, quit of gelds and customs, except as much husgable as the same messuages gave before the brethren of the hospital had them, so that they shall give no more by 1 Chartul,, f, 95, 1 82 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS reason of the number of the houses or door-ways ; confirmation also of land in Ousegate given by John the Lardener, quit of customs, gelds and even of husgable ; no minister shall invade their lands or houses to make distraint, 1135-1140, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 3, S[tephanus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et omnibus baronibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eboraciscira salutem. Concedo Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis terras quas Eustachius filius Johannis et Lambertus de Fossegata et ahi burgenses mei ei dederunt infra burgum et extra quicumque eas ei dederint quietas et immunes ab omnibus geldis et consuetu dinibus, excepto meo husgabl, tanto videlicet quantum e[e]dem mansure dederunt antequam fratres ejusdem hospitalis eas habu erunt, ne propter numerum domorum vel ostiorumi plus reddant. Et nominatim concedo et do terram in Usegate quam Johannes Lardenarius eis dedit quietam et solutam ab omnibus consue tudinibus et geldis et etiam husgual. Et volo et precipio ut ipsi bene et in pace et honorifice teneant, ne aliquis ministrorum meorum invasionem in domos et terras eorum faciat ad namiam capiendam et ad contumeliam eis faciendam, frater enim et custos domus ejusdem sum. Testibus, Turstino archiepiscopo Eboracensi et A[lexandro] episcopo Lincolniensi et N[igello] episcopo de Ely, et Henrico nepote regis et R[oberto] de Olli, apud Eboracum. Stephen was at York in 11 36 after his meeting with David of Scotland at Durham. There is no reason to suppose that he was there again within the period possible for the attestation of archbishop Thurstan. The refer ence to husgable suggests that that tax was liable to be increased in the case of a given tenement if more than one house, or a house with more than one door- way, was erected upon the site. See n. 173. 220. Writ of Henry II directing that the hospital of St. Peter, York, shall hold in peace the land in Ousegate which Lambert de Fossegate gave in alms in the time of Henry I, and as freely as when the same Lambert dwelt there and gave it to the hospital, and that whatever has been done there without the consent of Master Robert and the brethren shall not stand. 1155-1167. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. dd. Henricus rex Anglorum [dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavie], decano et toti capitulo Sancti Petri de Eboraco salutem. Precipio quod hospitale Sancti Petri Eboracensis teneat in pace et juste et libere terram suam de Usegate quam Lambertus de Fossegat ei in elemosinam dedit tempore H[enrici] regis avi mei et sicut carta sua testatur ; et sit libera et quieta sicut fuit ^ ostium, MS, YORK CITY: OUSEGATE, COPPERGATE 1 8 3, quando idem Lambertus eam in domo habuit, et sicut fuit die qua eam hospitali dedit, Et quicquid inde postea factum est injuste et sine assensu magistri Roberti et fratrum ejusdem domus stabUe non remaneat. Teste R[oberto] episcopo Lincolniensi. 221. Notification by Pauhn, minister of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of his grant, with the consent of the brethren, to Simon the clerk, son of Lambert, of land in Ousegate and Coppergate with the oven, which Baldwin le Moine held of the hospital (except the land which Roger son of Gerard holds of the brethren, in which there is wont to be one window, so that the land of the said Roger shall go with the oven), which land consists of 7 gables in Ousegate with the oven and a toft in Coppergate and the sequel of the said Roger's land, to hold in fee and inheritance for 26,?, 6d. (of farm) and ^d. of husgable; subject to forfeiture of the premises in case of non-payment of the rent, 1184-1 191, Chartul. of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 165, Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris- literas has visuris vel audituris P[aulinus] hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis humilis minister salutem, Universitati vestre noti ficetur nos communi consUio et assensu fratrum ejusdem hospi talis concessisse et dedisse et presenti carta nostra confirmasse Simoni clerico filio Lamberti et heredibus suis totam illam terram in Usegate et in Coppergate, cum furno et cum omnibus pertin enths suis, quam Baldwinus le Moine tenuit de prefato hospitali,. excepta ilia terra quam Rogerus filius Gerardi tenet de nobis in qua solet esse una fenestra, ita quod ilia terra prefata predicti Rogeri sequetur predictum furnum. Hanc vero prefatam terram, scilicet septem festras in Useg[ate] cum furno et cum uno tofto in Coppergate et cum sequela prescripte terre predicti Rogeri,. concessimus et dedimus et presenti carta nostra confirmavimus ut predictum est prefato Simoni et heredibus suis ; tenendam de nobis imperpetuum in feodo et hereditate, libere et quiete et honorifice, reddendo annuatim predicto hospitali viginti et sex solidos et sex denarios, medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini et medietatem ad Pentecosten et vii denarios de husgabulo. Hoc predicto Simoni et heredibus suis concedimus quamdiu se erga nos legaliter habuerint et predictam firmam ad prefatos terminos bene reddiderint ; si vero prefatam firmam ad predictos terminos non reddiderint, ipse Simon et heredes sui terram illam amittent et nichil juris sibi in terra ilia ulterius vendicabunt. Et ad testi monium predicte donationis et concessionis et conventionis apponitur sigillum abbatie Sancte Marie Eboracensis. Hiis testibus, R[oberto] abbati Sancte Marie Eboracensis, Udardo, Osmundo, Gerardo, Theobaldo, Radulfo, Rogero, Dolfino, Siwait,. t84 early YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Henrico, Thoma, Suano, Stephano, Ada fratribus predicti hospi talis ; Gaufrido, Rogero, Johanne, Thoma capellanis ; Mauritio, Henrico, David capellanis ; Ada Turnour, Willelmo dec[ano], Waltero filio Hugonis tunc subvicecomite Eboracensi, Rogero de [B]advent, Roberto de Eucantelu, Willelmo de la Haie, Waltero filio Walteri, Alexandro et Alano et Olivero clericis, David et Adam de Popelton, Philippo filio Baldwini, Thoma fratre ejus, Johanne albo, Thoma fratre ejus, Nicholao et Stephano filhs Ernaldi, Thoma filio Alani, Jordano filio Nigelli, Roberto et Simone filiis Hugonis, Waltero de Helperby, Adam Doggard. The reference in this charter to the tenement in Ousegate as having 7 gables is most interesting, because the husgable or house-tax due to the Icing was 7 pence. The tenement in Coppergate was described as a toft upon which there was an oven, probably for bread-baking, and a building having but one window, which toft and building is described here as " following," or going with, the oven and in a later charter as the " sequel " of the oven. Presumably this was, or had been, one of the common ovens of the city, possibly farmed under the crown by Lambert de Fossegate in the time of Henry I. The farm of these tenements, namely 26s. 6d. (2d. less than 2 marks) was of considerable magnitude, and due, no doubt, to the value of the oven. If one could be quite certain that the bake-house paid no husgable, the proposition that each gable or festrum paid I penny of husgable would be demonstrated beyond a doubt. It is, perhaps, hardly necessary to add that husgable means house-tax, from " gafol," old English, tax, tribute. The date of this charter is not earlier than 11 84, because Robert, abbot -of St, Mary's, was a witness, Roger of Howden does not tell us if Paulin de Ledes was master of the hospital of York in 11 86, when he was offered the bishopric of Carlisle by Henry II, and declined it,^ It is, however, probable that he was then master, a circumstance which may have influenced his refusal of the higher office, Walter son of Hugh, under-sheriff of York, and Roger de Bavent, also attest. The under-sheriffs from Michaelmas, 1 191, to the earlier part of the reign of Henry III are well known, Roger de Bavent was under-sheriff from Easter 1194, to Michaelmas 1198, Hugh de Boeby from Michaelmas 1191, to Easter 1194, It is, therefore almost certain that Walter son of Hugh was under-sheriff before Michaelmas 1191. 222. Surrender by rod and staff by Herbert son of Lambert to Ralph, master, and the brethren of the hospital of St. Peter of land in Ousegate and Coppergate with the oven and its sequel, which land the said Herbert and Simon his brother held of the hospital, provided that William Fairfax and his heirs shall hold it of the hospital for 26s. 6d. yearly of farm and "jd. of husgable. 1203-1212. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 165. Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Herbertus filius Lamberti salutem. Noveritis me reddidisse et quietum clamasse et resignasse per fustum et baculum Deo et magistro R[adulfo] rectori hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis et fratribus ejusdem 1 op. cit., ii, 309. YORK CITY: OUSEGATE, COPPERGATE 1 85 loci imperpetuum de me et heredibus meis totam terram in Usegate et in Coppergate et totum jus quod in ea habui, cum furno et cum sequela sua et cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis predicte terre pertinentibus, scilicet totam iUam terram quam Simon frater meus et ego tenuimus de predicto hospitali, ita tamen quod Willelmus Fairfax et heredes sui hereditarie tenebunt predictam terramcum omnibus pertinentiis suis de predicto hospitali, red- ¦dendo inde eidem hospitali annuatim viginti et sex solidos et sex denarios de firma et septem denarios de husgabulo eidem hospitali. Et ut ista mea quieta clamatio rata et firma sicut predictum est imperpetuum perseveret, tactis sacrosanctis evangehis et fide mea interposita et hac presenti carta sigillo meo impressa eam con firmavi. Hiis testibus, Radulfo Nuvel, Nicholao de Bugg[etorp], Thoma filio Hugonis, WUlelmo filio Otwi, Reginaldo de WarthUl, Roberto de Seleby, Thoma filio Turgisii, Nicholao de Bretegate, Thoma Palmer, David de Popeltona, Roberto de Alcaz, Johanne, Thoma, Willelmo Agnetis, Roberto fratre Ahcie, Johanne filio Johannis filh Suel, Roberto filio Hugonis, Rogero filio Gerard, Willelmo Mubrai, Andrea de Hertergate, Heha Flur. 223. Grant by Sayary, abbot of St Mary's, York, to Alan son of Romund, to hold of Wulfric and his heirs, of that part of the messuage in Ousegate which Wulfric held of them and on which Alan's stone-built house is set, for 1 2 pence yearly, c. 1150-1161, Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, loid, n, 5, Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consUio et assensu capituli nostri concessi Alano filio Romundi et heredibus suis tenere de Wlfrico et heredibus suis iham partem mansure nostre in Usagata quam idem Wlfricus de nobis tenuit, in qua videlicet parte ejusdem Alani domus lapidea versus occi dentem fundata est. Pro qua terra tam idem Alanus quam heredes sui eidem Wlfrico et heredibus suis xij numos annuatim reddituri sunt, dimidiiim ad Pascha et [dimidium] ad festum Michaelis. Preterea vero sciendum est quod si contigerit predictum Wlfricum Yel heredes suos aliquo modo prefatam mansuram de nobis diutius non tenere, nichUominus idem Alanus et heredes sui prenominatam partem mansure pro supradicta pensione tenebunt. Hoc autem ¦eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et sepe- ¦dictum censum bene persolverint. Si vero forte contigerit eos vi vel ratione prefatam terram amittere, non dabimus eis excam bium, etc. Alan son of Romund owed 15 m. in 1175 for having the king's good- will,i He bad been implicated in the northern rebellion of 1 173, ' Pipe R., 21 Hen, II, 183, 1 86 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 224. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Thomas son of Richard in fee, of half the land in Ousegate which Grim Chelyng held of their church, for 4 shiUings yearly, (r.1150-1161. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 102, n. 8. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego S[avaricus] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum com muni consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Thome filio Richardi et heredibus suis tenere de nobis in feodo et hereditate terram quam Grim Chelyng tenuit de ecclesia nostra in Usegata ; reddent autem nobis tam idem Thomas quam heredes sui pro eadem terra annuatim quatuor solidos, dimidium scilicet ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Hoc autem eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et predictum censum bene reddiderint. Si vero contigerit eos vi vel ratione prefatam terram amittere non dabimus eis escandium. 225. Grant by Ranulf de"'Glanvill to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Ousegate in the parish of St. Crux, extending from the king's street of Ousegate in front to the king's gutter behind and lying between land of the same hospital, towards the church of St. Crux and that of RoUand Haget on the other side. II 70-11 76. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, i64d. Radulphus de Glanvylla omnibus hominibus et amicis suis, clericis et laicis, Francis et Anglis, tam presentibus quam futuris, salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea con firmasse pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum et successorum meorum Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis totam illam terram meam in Usegate in parochia Sancte Crucis, a regia strata de Usegate ante usque gutturam domini regis retro, et jacet inter terram dicti hospitalis versus ecclesiam Sancte Crucis et Rouland Haget' ex altera parte ; tenendam et habendam dictam terram predictis pauperibus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libere, integre, honorifice, et quiete ab omni servitio et actione sicut ulla elemosina hberius et melius dari potest. Et ego predictus Radulphus et heredes mei warantizabimus et acquietabimus predictis pauperibus totam predictam terram, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis infra villam et extra, ab omni impedimento et retenemento contra omnes homines ; ut nos et antecessores et heredes nostri simus participes omnium beneficiorum que fiunt vel facienda sunt in prefata domo Dei imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Radulpho de Diva, Waltero filio Faganulph', Roberto filio Ewaxn',^ Odone sellatore, WUlelmo Burgman, Herberto filio Lamberti, Galfrido filio Willelmi de Coleby, Radulpho Nuvel, Thoma filio Hugonis et multis ahis. 1 Qy. for Ewayn. YORK CITY: OUSEGATE, HEWORTH 1 87 226. Confirmation by Geoffrey son of William de Coleby to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Ousegate and a carucate in Heworth, both given by Pain his grandfather and William his father, the land in Heworth being held of the abbey of St, Mary. 11 80-1 190. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, i64d. Sciant universi tam futuri quam presentes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego Gaufridus filius Willelmi de Coleby concessi et dedi et hac presenti carta confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis terram de Usegata in Eboraci civitate, liberam et quietam ab omni humano servitio et seculari consuetudine, in puram elemosinam ; quam videlicet terram Paganus avus meus et Willelmus pater meus prius predictis pauperibus pure et quiete ab omnibus dederant. Preterea concedo et dono cum hac terra carucatam terre in Heword pau peribus eisdem ab avo meo prius et a patre meo in perpetuam collatam elemosinam, quam iidem pauperes de abbatia Sancte Marie Eboracensis tenent, et presenti carta confirmo. Hee ego Gaufridus concessu heredum meorum ipsis pauperibus in per petuum ab omnibus quieta et soluta dono et confirmo, ut in morte et in vita ego et heredes mei simus participes omnium bonorum que in Christo apud hospitale perpetuo fient. Et cum hiis omnibus ego et heredes mei hanc elemosinam contra omnes homines warantizabimus et tuebimur. Hiis testibus, Waltero filio Fahenuf, Alexandro presbitero de Omnibus Sanctis, magistro Matheo de Sancto Sampsone, Radulpho de Brune, Roberto Barri, Martino Malaherba, Alano Maidencrist, Roberto clerico de Warenfeld, Willelmo diacono, Gwace de Coleby, Gaufrido pres bitero de Sancta Helena. 227. Release by William Burman, son of WUliam son of Alfkil, to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of J m. yearly which the brethren were bound to pay him for land sometime held of them by Robert son of Jordan, 1189-12x4, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 163^. Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Willelmus Burman filius Willelmi filii Alfkil caritatis et pietatis intuitu dedi, concessi, et presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis dimidiam marcam annuam quam michi solvere tenebantur de terra quam Robertus filius Jordani ali quando tenuit in Usegate ; tenendam et habendam predictis pau peribus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libere, integre, et quiete ab omni servitio et exactione seculari sicut aliqua elemosina liberius et melius teneri et haberi potest. Ego autem et heredes mei dictam donationem eis warantizabimus in omnibus et contra 1 88 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS omnes homines imperpetuum. In hujus autem rei robur et testimonium huic scripto sigiUum meum apposui. Hhs testibus, Galfrido de Rughford, Alexandro filio leronimi de Ponteburg, Johanne de Touetona, magistro Johanne Barri, Johanne de Stayn- gate, Hugone Brun, Johanne Burman, Thoma Muntesiis et multis aliis. 228. Quit-claim by WUham son of Hugh of York, with the consent of Emma his wife, to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of his right in land and a messuage in Ousegate, in the parish of All Saints, f.1195-1210. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 163d. Omnibus presentes literas visuris vel audituris Willelmus filius Hugonis de Eboraco salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me caritative et de consensu Emm[e] uxoris mee dedisse, concessisse, et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, solutam et quietam ab omni servitio et exactione, quicquid juris habui in terra et mesuagio que habui in Usegathe in parochia Omnium Sanctorum in Eboraco. Testibus, H[amone] Ebora censis ecclesie thesaurario, Alexandro de Bajocis, Radulfo Nuvel, Philippo de Capella, Hamone filio thesaurarii, Henrico de capella, Thoma de Langwath, WUlelmo de Notyngham, Roberto de Stowe, Ricardo, Malgero et multis aliis. On I2th May 1215, Hamon, son of the treasurer of York, had letters of safe conduct to come and make his peace with the king.^ 229. Grant by WUham de Murers to Hugh, son of Lefwin son of Thorewyf, of a messuage of his fee in Coppergate, before the monastery of All Saints, to hold for 16 pence yearly and by making his garments at Christmas and Easter. 11 70-11 85. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, s6d. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas istas quod ego Willelmus de Murers dedi et presenti carta mea confirmavi Hugoni filio Lefwyni filii Thorewyf et heredibus suis, unam mansuram terre de feudo meo in Coppergata que est ante monasterium Omnium Sanctorum, tenendam de me et heredibus meis in feudo et hereditate, reddendo annuatim mihi et heredibus meis xvj denarios, octo ad Pentecosten et octo ad festum Sancti Martini, et faciendo annuatim vestitum meum in Eboraco ad Natale et ad Pascha. Hhs testibus, Simone de sigillo, etc. The monastery of All Saints stood near the church of All Hallows, Pavement, or on its site. At the Survey the bishop of Durham, by the Conqueror's gift, held the church of All Saints and what belonged to it. 1 R. Litt. Pat., 180. YORK CITY: OUSEGATE, CASTLEGATE 1 89 230. Quit-claim by Ralph Nuvel of York to the church and sacristan of "Whitby of a rent of 55. from 2 " lands " in the town of Whitby in exchange for 55. from land in Ousegate lying between land late of Philip son of Baldwin and that late of Hugh son of Lewin, for which the grantor will pay to the church and sacristan of Whitby 12^. yearly at Whitsuntide in Fishergate. 1205-1225. Chartul. of Whitby, f, 58. Pd, in Chartul, n. 223. Omnibus Christi fidelibus has litteras visuris vel audituris Radulfus Nuvel de Eboraco eternam in Domino salutem. Noveritis me concessisse et quietum clamasse de me et heredibus meis in perpetuum Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et sacriste ejusdem loci redditum quinque solidorum de duabus terris in vUla de Wyteby, quas scilicet Thomas fihus Andree et Johannes socius comitis de me tenuerunt, et totum jus quod in prefatis terris habui; in escambium redditus quinque solidorum cujusdam terre in Eboraco in Usegate, que scUicet jacet inter terram que fuit Philippi filii Baldewini et terram que fuit terra Hugonis filii Leuwini. Et sciendum est quod ego pre dictus Radulfus et heredes mei persolvemus pro predicta terra in Usegate Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et sacriste ejusdem loci xii denarios annuatim ad Pentecosten in Fisergate apud Eboracum pro omni servitio et exactione ad predictam terram pertinentibus. Hiis testibus, Galfrido de Geddinges, Ada filio Aldani de Scarbur, Alano de Perci, et ahis. 231. Grant by Agnes de Percy to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land at the church-yard of St. Mary, Castlegate, formerly held of the grantor by Thomas le Blund and Simon his brother, and the lordship of that land, namely a yearly rent of 3^, The donor makes this gift in her widowhood, after the death of Joscelin de Louvain, her husband, for certain anniversaries to be done at the obits of the donor and her husband, such as would be done if their corpses were present, and to provide on those occasions for the feeding of 30 poor folks. 1182-^,1185, Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. loii^. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis domina Agnes de Percy salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis totam terram quam Thomas le Blunde et Simon frater ejus tenuerunt de me in Eboraco ad cimiterium Sancte Marie ad castellum et etiam dominium ipsius terre quod ad me pertinebat, scilicet annuatim redditum trium solidorum. Hanc autem donationem dedi eis post obitum sponsi mei Jocelini de Luvain vidua existens, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, sine retenemento ; pro salute anime mee et ipsius domini mei et pro IQO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS salute anime patris mei et matris mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum et liberorum meorum, ut simus participes omnium beneficiorum et orationum et elemosinarum que fiunt vel facienda sunt in ilia sancta domo Dei ; et insuper pro beneficio et fraterni- tate que predicta domus nobis contulit, scilicet annualia anni- versaria, ita quod in obitu cujusque nostrum fiunt celebrationes et exequie pro nobis tanquam corpora nostra essent presentia ; et in eodem obitu singulorum nostrum pascentur annuatim in domo ilia specialiter pro nobis singulis xxx pauperes. Hiis testibus, capitulo Sancti Petri, Roberto Skire, Willelmo de Buthum, Alexandro Pepercorn', Hugone de Helaghe, vicariis Sancti Petri Eboracensis ; WiUelmo de Murers, Petro filio Grente, Willelmo Burdun, Willelmo Darell, Willelmo Daltona, Rogero filio Everardi, Bartholomeo de Gairegrave, Willelmo de Ludeford, Waltero clerico, Willelmo Pigaz, Thoma decano de Eboraco, Thoma filio Gerardi, Willelmo filio Sigherith, Hugone filio Lewyn, Hugone de Pusat, Philippo filio Baldewyn et multis aliis. Agnes de Percy gave to the canons of Kirkham a mediety of the church of St. Mary Castlegate,^ {d) Coney Street and Davygate 232. Grant by Savary, abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Josceline, son of Constantine, in fee of the third part of the land of Constantine his father, who gave that third part to St, Mary's, and par ticularly of the third part of a messuage in Coney Street, where he lived and died, to hold for 4 shillings yearly, f. 11 50-1 161. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 123^^, n, 30 (2), Sciant omnes qui audierint vel legerint litteras has quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi Goscelino filio Con- stantini tenere de nobis in feudo et hereditate tertiam partem terrarum quas pater suus in possessione habuit, quam videlicet partem ipse Constantius pater suus ecclesie nostre in elemosinam dedit, et nominatim tertiam partem illius terre in Cuningesstrete in qua mansit et in qua vivus et mortuus fuit. Reddet vero idem Goscelinus tam ipse quam heredes sui pro eadem tertia parte uno quoque anno quatuor solidos quos nobis ad duos terminos dabit, dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Sciendum itaque est si contigerit Goscelinum vel heredes suos aliquam partem de predictis terris aliquo modo amittere, quod census noster nequaquam minuetur. Hoc ei concedimus quamdiu ipse et heredes sui legaliter se erga nos habuerint et predictum censum bene reddiderint. 1 Cal Chart. R., iv, 369, YORK CITY: CONEY STREET 191 233. Grant by Ketel the priest to St, Peter and the church of St, Martin in Coney Street of land late of Colswain which the donor held of dom. Gerold, lying between land late of Pata and the street called St, Martin's Lending, upon the bank of Ouse, 1160-1180, Reg, Mag, Album, pt, ii, f, 65, Omnibus hanc cartam visuris vel audituris Ketellus sacerdos salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse et concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et Sancto Petro et ecclesie Sancti Martini in Coningstrete terram que fuit Colsuain quam tenui de domino Geroldo, que jacet inter terram que fuit Pate et vicum qui dicitur Sancti Martini Lending super ripam Use, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam pro salute anime mee, solutam et quietam ab omni seculari servitio, Hiis testibus, Hamone jxre- centore, Willelmo vicearchidiacono, Nicholao de Trailli, Thoma sacerdote, Rogero diacono, magistro Matheo, Johanne sacerdote, Ricardo de Dunelm[ia], Ulf, Mange gramer,i Philippo et ceteris, pluribus non transcriptis. At the Survey, Erneis de Burun h,a-d 4 dwelling-houses of Grim, Alwin, Gospatric and Gospatric, and the church of St. Martin in Coney Street, Most of the fee of Erneis passed to the Trussebuts and so to Robert de Ros, who gave to the Templars houses in Coney Street, which were con firmed to them by royal charter in 1212,^ 234. Grant by Fulchwy Paynell to Lewyn son of Thurwyf of 2 messuages in Coney Street, York, for 4s. yearly, f. 11 60-11 78. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 54, n, 4, Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Fulchwyuus PaganeUus salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse Lewyno filio Thurwyf et heredibus suis tenere de me et heredibus meis hereditario jure duas mansuras terre in Cunyngstret que sunt de feudo meo, quas videhcet Willelmus de Londoniis et Patch antea tenere solebant. Has vero mansuras eis concedo et presenti carta confirmo, reddendo mihi et heredibus meis unoquoque anno quatuor solidos, dimidium scilicet ad Pentecosten et diiriidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Testibus hhs, David Larderario, Willelmo [de] Stayngrive, Willelmo de [C]ava, Willelmo de Hughetun, Willelmo de Sancto Mauro, Thoma filio Elvive, Thoma filio Ricardi, Samsone seUario, Alano de Knaptona, Hugone filio Audani et aliis multis. Mr, Stapleton has given some account of Fulc Paynel in his Rolls of the Norman Exchequer, Lewin son of Turewif is named in the Pipe RoU of Il66,^ and Thomas son of Alveve and Samson the saddler in those of 1 175 * and 1 185, ' g=-m' in MS, The reading may be " Ulf Mange-graine." ' R. Chart., 188, » op. cit., p, 41, * H-, p- I79, 1S2, 192 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 235. Grant by Henry de Beningbrough to William de TickhUl of 3 messuages in Coney Street held respectively by Philip son of Baldwin, Uctred Malherbe, and Thurstan de Dudeham, to hold for I lb, pepper yearly, 1160-1182, Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, S4d, n, z. Henricus de Bynningburc omnibus hominibus et amicis suis, Francis et Anglicis, presentibus et futuris salutem. Notum sit vobis omnibus me dedisse et concessisse WUlelmo de Tiche- hill tres mansuras terre in Cunyngstreta, videlicet Ulam quam Phihppus filius Balduini tenet et illam quam Uctredus Malerba tenet et Ulam quam Turstinus de Dudhum tenet jure hereditario ; tenendas in feudo et in hereditate de me et heredibus meis ipse et heredes ejus annuatim reddendo j libram piperis. Quare volo et precipio quatinus predictus WiUelmus teneat predictam tenuram et habeat eam solam et liberam et quietam ex omni exactione per prenominatum servitium. Hhs testibus, Roberto de DayvUl, etc. William de Tickhill of the city of York gave 500 >n. in 1175 for pardon on account of his connection with the rising of 1173.' He died in 1182.^ Philip son of Baldwin is named in 1185.' Henry son of William de Beningburgh was an early benefactor to the hospital of St. Peter, York.* 236. Grant by RoUand Haget to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a messuage in Coney Street, which William Barri holds in fee for 35. yearly, and an acre of land in (? Little) Ouseburn, upon condition that the said William and his heirs shall have the protection of the hospital and shall pay the said rent to the hospital, his homage being reserved to the grantor. 1155-1170, Chartul, of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. I02d. Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus hteras istas quod ego Rodl[and] Hag[et] et heredes mei concedimus et damns Deo et pauperibus hospitahs Sancti Petri Eboracensis unaiii mansuram terre in Cunengstrete, illam, videlicet, quam WiUelmus Barri tenet in feudo et hereditate pro tribus solidis per annum, quiete et hbere, in hbero burgagio; et unam acram terre in Useburne liberam et quietam ab omni consuetudine, in perpetua elemosina. Istam elemosinam et donationem concessi et dedi ego Rodl[and] tali conventione, concedente Willelmo et heredi bus suis, ut ipse WiUelmus et heredes sui habeant munitionem et protectionem illius domus ubique, salvo et retento homagio WiUelmi in manu mea. Reddent vero idem Willelmus et heredes ' Pipe R., 21 Hen. II, 182. " ii., 28 Hen, II, 46, 2 ib., 31 Hen, II, Yorks, * Cal Chart. R., ii, 443. YORK CITY: CONEY STREET 193, sui istos_ predictos tres sohdos annuatim hospitali Sancti Petri pro omni servitio et sine augmentatione ahcujus servitii, dimi- dietatem ad Pentecosten, dimidietatem ad festum Sancti Michaelis, et habeant et possideant iUam terram in perpetua hereditate. 237. Grant by Geoffrey Haget, for the soul of Bertram, his brother, to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of a yearly rent of 3 shillings to be received from the land which Philip, son of Baldwin,. holds of him in Coney Street, York. 1180-1195, Chartul, of Si, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 54^, n, 3, Gaufridus Hageth omnibus filiis sancte ecclesie tam presenti bus quam futuris salutem. Notum sit vobis me concessisse et dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie Eboracensi et monachis ibidem Deo famulantibus, pro salute anime mee et patris et matris mee et antecessorum meorum et maxime pro anima Bertranni fratris mei, singulis annis tres solidos in villa Eboraci in Cunyngstret, de ilia terra sumendos quam Philippus filius Baldewyni hereditario jure tenet de me in Cunyngstret, in pura et perpetua elemosina ; ita tamen quod nil amplius concedo iUis, vel habeant vel capiant a predicto Philippo et successoribus suis in Ula terra antedicta preter tres solidos annuatim. Et si idem Philippus Ulis non reddiderit, ego Gaufridus et heredes mei reddemus de camera nostra singulis annis tres sohdos prefatos donee assignaverimus eis certum redditum vel in terra vel in aliqua aha re unde tantumdem redditus annuatim accipere possint. Hunc vero redditum debent predicti monachi recipere in domo mea in Eboraco ad duos terminos, medietatem ad Pentecosten et medietatem in festo Sancti Martini. Hiis testibus, Johanne parsona de Helag'. 238. Surrender by Geoff'rey Haget to Hugh, son of Lewin son of Thorewife, of land in Coney Street, next the land of Alan de Folifait, which land Robert le Gras gave with Juliana his daughter to the said Lewin, rendering to the grantor 2s. yearly. 1183-1186. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f, I02d. Sciant omnes qui viderint et audierint istas literas quod ego Gaufridus Hagat^ concessi et reddidi Hugoni filio Lewini filii Thorewif et heredibus suis terram quandam in Cuningestreta, propinquiorem terre Haliani ^ de Fohfait, quam quidem Robertus le Gras dedit cum Juliana filia sua predicto Lewino, tenendam de me et heredibus meis in feudo et hereditate, reddendo annuatim duo solidos, duodecim nummos ad Pentecosten et xii ad festum 1 " Haget " ; St, Mary's Tower ch,, Dodsw, MS, vii, f, 1 13, " "Halani"; ii. N 194 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Sancti Martini. Hiis testibus, Warino de hospitali Jerosohmitano, Ketello sacerdote, Rogero de Moubray,^ Roberto de Mub[rai], Hugone Malebis, Radulfo de Bealvair, WUlelmo de DaivUe, Roberto de Bealchamp, Roberto Brun, WUlelmo Barri, Edric de Ultra-Usam, Ranchil de Cuningestrete, WUlelmo nepote Lewini, Romundo, Halano de Folifait, Richardo Grasso, Thoma filio Gerardi, Mile le Wayder, Hugone Helfaf, Roberto Plente, Ricardo filio AlkUd, Roberto filio Godus et Johanne fratre suo, Alexandro filio Orm, multisque aliis. ^ For " Warin '' of the hospital of Jerusalem we ought, I think, to read " Warner," During the period 1183-1192 Warner de Nablus was master of the hospital of Jerusalem in England, The Hagets doubtless held their tenements in York chiefly of the Mowbrays, whose possessions in Coney Street may have been derived from the acquisition by Nigel de Aubigny of much of the lands held at the Survey by Gospatric, son of Archil, Ulph of York sometime held a messuage in Coney Street of the prior and convent of Kirkham for 4^-, Afterwards Robert de Ousegate, rector -of St, Crux, held it.^ 239. Grant by Gerard son of Lefwin, rector of the church of Stokesley, to Paulin son of William son of Gilbert, of land in Coney Street next that of Alan de Folifait, which land Hugh son of Lefwin, the grantor's brother, held in fee of Geoffrey Haget ; to hold for 9^^. yearly. 1 185-1205. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. I02d. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Girardus filius Lefwini, rector ecclesie de Stokel[eia], salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me concessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Paulino filio Willelmi filii Gileberti, pro homagio et servitio suo, totam terram in Cunyngstrete, illam scilicet que Jacet propinquior terre Alani de Folifait, quam terram Hugo filius Lefwini frater meus tenuit in feodo de Gaufrido Hageht, tenendam et habendam ipsi Paulino vel heredibus suis, vel cui cumque eam voluerit assignare, de me et heredibus meis in feodo -et hereditate, libere et honorifice et quiete, reddendo inde annuatim mihi et heredibus meis novem solidos, scilicet iiii solidos et dimidium ad Pentecosten et iiii solidos et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini, pro omni servitio et exactione michi vel heredibus meis pertinente. Et ego predictus Girardus et heredes mei warentizabimus predicto Paulino et heredibus suis prenominatam terram, vel cuicumque eam dare voluerint, contra omnes homines imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, magistro Laurentio de Wilton, Radulfo Nuvel, Nicholao de Buggethorp, Hugone fratre ejus, Adam fiho Alani, PhUippo filio Baldewini, Thoma filio Garini, 1 " Mubrai " ; Dodsw. MS, vii, f, 113, ^ Drawing of a seal : " On horse-back, very neat, yellow wax " ; ib. " Chartul, of Kirkham, f. lod. YORK CITY: CONEY STREET 1 95 Laurentio Buver, Johanne filio Jhol, Ricardo filio WUlard, Rogero de Bonevih, Willelmo de Bonevill, Roberto filio Hugonis filii Lefwini, Thoma Crasso, et aliis. .240. Grant by Gerard son of Lewin of York, for the health of the soul of Hugh his brother, to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Coney Street held by Thomas de Langwad of Hugh, the donor's brother, 1 190-1203. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, I02rf,i Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Girardus filius Lewini de Eboraco, pro salute anime mee et patris mei et Hugonis fratris jnei et omnium antecessorum et successorum sive heredum no strorum, concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis totam illam terram -cum pertinentiis quam Thomas de Langwad tenuit jure hereditario de Hugone fratre meo in Conyngstrete, scilicet habendam pre dictis pauperibus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libere et ¦quiete ; ut ego et Hugo predictus frater meus et antecessores et successores sive heredes nostri simus participes omnium orationum, elemosinarum et aliorum beneficiorum que fiunt vel facienda sunt in prefata domo Dei in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, magistro Radulfo de Notyngham, Radulfo Nuvel, Thoma clerico ejus, OiUeberto de Barneby, Thoma de Languad, Willelmo de Noting ham, Ricardo de Radeclive, Roberto Wirlepipin, Thoma capeUano -et pluribus aliis. 241. Grant by William son of Ralph de Aldefeld to Richard de Crakehale, of land between Coney Street and Stonegate which the donor obtained in marriage with Alice his wife, being of the fee of the hospital of St. Peter, rendering i m. yearly and husgable. 1 186-1203. Chartul. of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 1041^, Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Willelmus filius Radulfi de Aldefeld dedi, concessi et hac presenti carta mea con firmavi Ricardo de Crakehale, pro homagio et servitio suo, illam terram in Eboraco inter Conyngstrete et Steingate quam cepi in maritagio cum Alicia sponsa mea de feodo hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis, tenendam et habendam predicto Ricardo et heredibus :suis de me et de heredibus meis provenientibus ex predicta Alicia imperpetuum, in feodo et hereditate, libere, honorifice et quiete ab -omni servitio et ab omni exactione michi et heredibus meis perti nentibus, reddendo inde nobis annuatim unam marcam argenti, medietatem ad Pentecosten et medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini, -et husgabulum sicut pro libero feodo suo. Hiis testibus, P[aulino] magistro et fratribus predicti hospitalis predictam dona- .tionem concedentibus, Hugone filio Lewini, Thoma et Johanne 196 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS filiis Yool, Daniele Bouer, Jacobo et Laurentio fratribus ejus, WiUelmo tinctore, Hugone tinctore, Auveredo de Blithe, Ricardo filio Withelard, Henrico Abraham, Thoma filio Warini, Thoma de Langwath et multis ahis. 242. Grant by Alexander Pepircom to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of land at the corner of Coney Street and Stonegate, in line with the house of Hugh son of Lewin, 1195-1210. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f, 104, Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Alexander Pepircorn, pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum, dedi, concessi, et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis totam illam terram quam tenui in angulo de Coningstrete et de Stayngate, scihcet in directo domus Hugonis filii Leuwini, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, tenendam et habendam eis in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libere, integre, honorifice, et quiete ab omni servitio et ab omni exactione sicut ulla elemosina liberior potest esse. Et ego predictus Alexander et heredes mei warantizabimus, adquietabimus, et defendemus predicto hospitali cum omnibus pertinentiis suis totam predictam terram, ut ego et antecessores et successores et heredes mei simus participes omnium orationum, elemosinarum, et aliorum beneficiorum que fiunt vel facienda sunt in prefata domo Dei imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Hugone capel lano decani, Alexandro de Bawes, Willelmo Morel capellano,. Ranulfo de Munkgate, Roberto capellano, Girardo, Waltero, Godefrido et aliis fratribus predicti hospitalis, Willelmo de Ger undun, Petro, Lamberto et ahis capellanis suis, Phihppo de Ca- peha, Thoma de Langwath, WiUelmo de Notingham, Rogero de Derby et aliis clericis predicti hospitahs, Malgero marescaldo, Waltero de Airedale, Ingulfo et aliis servientibus predicti hospi talis, Bertram le Parmun ter, Waltero Deusavuz, Galfrido aurifabro,. Thoma filio Warini et multis ahis. Two charters of Alexander Pepercorn follow the above. They relate to land " versus ecclesiam Sancti Michaelis ex parte orientali de Conyngstrete " and are witnessed by : "H[amone] thesaurario, magistro Johanne Romano, Rogero de Sancto Martino, magistro Nicholao, Willelmo Morel, Thoraldo, Thoma, Alano, Baudri, magistro Willelmo de Geruedun, capellanis, Thoma, Baudewin, Willelmo de Notingham, Roberto de Stowa."' 1197-1217. 243. Confirmation by Stephen and restitution to John le Lardener of York and David his son of the land held of the grantor by the said John in socage with his office of lardener, his allowance and his lands wherever held, as he held them at the death of YORK CITY: CONEY STREET, DAVYGATE 197 Henry I, with tol and team, soc and sac and infangenthef. ii35-"37- From a MS. containing memoranda touching the city of York, formerly preserved in the Chapel of St. 'William upon Ouse-bridge, f, 89, Transcribed by Sir Thos, "Widderington ; pd, in Drake, Eboracum, 324. Also Patent R, 9 Ric, II, pt, i, m, 34, Pd, in Cal. Pat. R., 1385-1389, p, 19. Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et baroni bus et vicecomitibus et ministris et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eboraciscira salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse et con cessisse Johanni larderario meo de Eboraco et David filio suo terram suam totam quam tenet de me in capite cum ministerio suo de lardario et liberatione sua et omnes terras suas de quo- cunque eas teneat, sicut tenuit die qua rex Henricus fuit vivus et mortuus. Quare volo et precipio quod bene et in pace et libere et quiete teneat in bosco et piano et pratis et pasturis et aquis et molendinis et mariscis, in via et semitis et in omnibus ahis locis cum socha et'^sacha et thol et theam et infangenetheof et cum omnibus consuetudinibus et libertatibus suis cum quibus uncquam melius et liberius tenuit tempore regis Henrici. Testibus, R[oberto] de Ver et Roberto filio Ricardi, apud Notingham. If the witness Robert Eitz-Richard was Robert Fitz-Richard de Clare, who died in 1137,^ then this charter was issued before that event. Stephen may have passed through Nottingham on his journey to or from Durham early in 1136, when he made a treaty with David of Scotland. John le Lardener gave to the hospital of St. Peter a tenement in Ouse gate which was confirmed to the brethren in 1148. Davy-gate was, according to Drake, known in early times as " Davy-gate Lardiner," and in it stood Lardiner Hall, the chief tenement of this family. For many genera tions they held the office of being the king's lardener, keeping the prisoners of the forest, keeping the measure of the king's corn and selhng the king's corn, with an allowance of 51/, a day out of the corpus comitatus, the right to take bread, ale, and fish out of those commodities brought or prepared for sale in the city, and to make distraint for the king's debts." Besides certain tenements in the city the Lardeners had land at Corteborne, near Skelton in Galtres, and in 1247, David le Lardener also held by~%erjeanty 2 carucates in Bustardthorpe, of which Thomas Bustard held i carucate, William Malebisse and the archbishop of York each \ carucate,* The allowance of ^d. a day, equal to a yearly sum of £"], 12s. id., appears in every account of the sheriffs of York, included in the item " in liberationibus constitutis," 244. Demise to farm by Thomas, son of Matilda the wife of Reginald son of Geoffrey, to Reginald le Felter of land in Davy-gate lying next land of Serie le Parinenter, rendering 20^. yearly. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York; Nero D. iii, f. 113. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Thomas filius Matilde uxoris Reginaldi filii Galfridi et heredes mei dimi- ^ Rob. of Torignei, 131. See Round, Geof. de Mandeville, 13 n. 2 op. cit., 324. Cf, Testa, 368, 376, and Yorks Inq., p.m., i, 1 17. ' Testa, 377, 198 E.A.RLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS simus in firmam feodi Reginaldo Feltere et heredibus suis terram nostram in Davigate, illam scilicet que jacet juxta terram Serlonis permentarii, reddendo michi vel heredibus meis singuhs annis viginti denarios, scilicet ad duos terminos per annum, x,d. scUicet ad Pentecosten et x.d. ad festum Sancti Martini. Hhs testibus, Willelmo Wit, Normanno carpentario, Johanne Feltere, Stephano de Tatecastre, Ricardo Haring, Waltero Pinell, Nicholao allutario, Burret, Willelmo portitore, Ulfo persona, Ricardo Wilhelard, Ricardo filio Alkilde, Jacobo, Gerardo parmenter, Alano, Serlone, Ricardo carpentario, Baldrig, Lamberto filio Osmundi, Arnaldo allutario, Willelmo fullone, Goscelino filio Custancie, Waltero duorum annorum, Hugone leo, Hugone de Beverlaco, Waltero fratre Serlonis, Roberto tixtore, Gilberto Wudem anger et ahis. Davygate seems to have been the home of the " lawyers " or leather- dressers (alutarii), if one may suppose that the witnesses were dwellers in that street. Other witnesses were a felt-maker, a porter or carrier, a parson, a " parmenter " or tailor, a carpenter, a walker or fuller, a weaver, and a wood-monger or timber merchant. 245. Notification by Gerard de Stokesley that he has surrendered himself to the house of Byland, where he elects to be buried, and has given to the monks the land in Coney Street, York, which Lefwin his father held of the monks of Durham, for the soul of his said father, and of Hugh the grantor's brother. f.1190-1210. Orig, in the Treasury, Durham ; 4^, l™^. Sacrist,, n. 18, Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Girardus de Stokel[eia] salutem. Sciatis me intuitu salutis anime mee reddidisse me Deo et domui de Bellalanda et ibidem corpori meo elegisse sepulturam et cum corpore meo dedisse et concessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie ejusdem domus et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus totam terram meam in Cunigstrate in civitate Eborac[o], illam scihcet quam Lefwinus pater meus tenuit de monachis Sancti Cuthberti Dunelmensis cum edifichs superpositis et cum ceteris pertinenths ; tenendam de me et heredibus meis in perpetuam elemosinam pro una hbra cymini mihi et heredibus meis annuatim solvenda pro omni servitio, scilicet ad festum Sancti Martini, salvo redditu domini regis et salvo redditu predictorum mona chorum Dunelmensium. Hanc autem donationem feci Deo et Sancte Marie et predictis monachis de Bellalanda pro anima mea et pro anima Lefwini patris mei et pro anima Hugonis fratris mei et omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum. Et ego et heredes mei warentizabimus predictis monachis istam donationem contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Et ut hee YORK CITY: DAVYGATE, CONEY STREET 199- mea donatio rata in perpetuum perseveret, eam presentis scripti serie et sigilli mei appositione confirmavi. Hiis testibus,. magistro Laurentio de WUtona, Petro constabulario, Petro presbitero de Richemund, Gaufrido Fossard, Gikello de Smitheton, GUeberto de Thorni, Gileberto de Thurkelbi, Stephano filio ejus, Willelmo Fairfax tunc preposito Ebor[aci], Alexandro de Baiocis, Philippo filio Baldewini, Thoma filio Jol, et aliis. Vesica-shaped seal of white wax, bearing an eagle, legs to dexter, head and wings to sinister. Legend: -I- SIGILL' GRIPE . . DE STOC . , , Al, Ejtdorsed: " 4^ l^ Sacrist S. i Ebor, C, Gerardi de Stokell' de annuo redditu de terra in Kunigstrete solutem priori et con ventui Dunelm," 246. Grant by Gerard (son of Lewin), parson of Stokesley, to the- prior and monks of Durham of the land in Coney Street, York, which Lefwin his father held of them. 1204-1209. Orig. in the Treasury, Durham; 4^. i™°. Sacrist,, n, 13, Girardus persona de Stokisleia omnibus videntibus vel audientibus has litteras salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me pro salute anime mee et animarum patris mei et matris mee et omnium antecessorum et successorum meorum dedisse, con cessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et Beato Cuthberto et priori et monachis Dunelmensibus, iri puram et perpetuam ele mosinam, totam terrain iham in Cunigistrate in civitate Eboraco quam pater meus Lefwinus de Beato Cuthberto et monachis Dunelmensibus tenuit cum edificiis que in eadem terra sunt et cum omnibus rebus ad eandem terram pertinentibus ; tenendam et habendam libere, quiete et honorifice imperpetuum. Possideant bene et in pace, libere, quiete et honorifice ab omni calumpnia mei vel heredum meorum absque omni servitio, consuetudine et exactione, sicut aliqua elemosina liberius, quietius et honori- ficentius tenetur vel possidetur. Hhs testibus, Roberto Walensi vicecomite Eboraci, Laurentio clerico, Radulfo de Moleton',. Rogero de Punchardon, Hugone de Magnebi, Nicholao de StapUtona, Radulfo Luuel, Girardo campanario preposito Ebor- [aci], Thoma filio Hugonis filii Outhen, Nicolao de Buggetorp,. Hugone de Puteaco, Roberto filio Serlonis, Phihppo filio Balde wini, Willelmo filio Sirithe, Hugone de Alvertona, Waltero de Kilvinton et multis aliis. Vesica-shaped seal of green wax, bearing an eagle. Legend : + SIGILL' GERARDI P'SONE DE STOKESLE. Endorsed: " C, Gerardi de Stockesleie de terra de Cuningst^t facta priori et conventui Dunelm," 4^ i". Sacrist., H, 1. 200 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS .247 Quit-claim by William Fairfax to the monks of Durham of the stone-biult house in Coney Street, formerly of Hugh, son of Lewin. 1204-1220. Orig. in the Treasury, Durham ; 4^. i™«. Sacrist., n. 17, Omnibus Christi fidehbus ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit WiUelmus Fairfax salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me in tuitu karitatis et pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum -et successorum meorum quietum clamasse Deo et Sancto Cuth berto et priori de Dunelm [o] et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus totum jus et clamum quod dicebam me habere in domo lapidea in Cuningstret cum omnibus pertinenths, que fuit Hugonis fihi Lewini, quiete, pacifice, honorifice, solute in perpetuum, tam in longitudine quam in latitudine sicut terra predicte domus se extendit ante et retro, de me et heredibus meis ab omni servitio et exactione et demanda. Unde volo et bene concedo quod predicti prior et monachi et omnes posteri sui et assignati cum bonis eorum possint libere ire et venire et moram facere sicut in propria sine omni calumpnia et absque omni impedimento mei ^el heredum meorum. Et ne predictis monachis in posterum per me vel per heredes meos aliqua calumpnia suscitari possit ego Willelmus Fairfax pro me et heredibus meis predictum jus meum tactis sacrosanctis manu propria abjuravi. Ut igitur hee quieta clamatio mea eis in perpetuum stabilis et firma permaneat, eam presenti carta mea et sigilli mei appositione roboravi. Hiis testibus, H[amone] decano et toto capitulo ecclesie Beati Petri Eboracensis, Thoma Palm[er] ^ tunc temporis majore civitatis Ebor[aci], Hugone de Selebi, Roberto de Lutha, Thoma filio Galfridi,^ Johanne de Warthill,^ Alexandro filio Radulfi,'^ Paulino de Mubrai, Nicholao Winem', Martino de North folke, Henrico de Sexdecimvallibus, Stephano, Radulfo Nohel, Martino de Alwar- thorp et aliis. Seal: A deer trippant. Endorsement: (a description). 4^ i'. Sacrist. R. i Ebor. (e) Blake Street and Lop L.ane. '248. Grant by Richard son of Fyn to the monks of St. Mary's, York, ofthechurch of St. WUfrid in (Blake Street), York.^ 1155-1165. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 54^, n. 4. Sciant omnes qui ^^derint vel audierint literas has quod ego Ricardus filius Fyn cum consiho et assensu fihorum et amicorum meorum concessi et dedi in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ab- hatie Beate Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem Deo servienti- 1 Named as citizens ofYork, March 1216; R. Lilt. Claus. 1, 26gi. ' See Drake, Ebor., 337. YORK CITY: CONEY STREET, BLAKE STREET 20I bus ecclesiam Sancti WUfridi in Eboraco cum terra et omnibus ahis que ad eam pertinent. Concessi etiam et dedi eidem abbatie omnem dominationem et advocationem necnon et proprietatem quam ego et pater meus et antecessores mei habuimus in pre nominata ecclesia sicut umquam melius habueramus, pro anima mea et animabus patris et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum. Testibus hiis, magistro Swano de hospitali. Ralph the parson, son of Richard Fyn, is named in a charter of Stephen, son of Bertram de Bulmer. In 1197 Ralph Fin rendered account of 5 m. to the donum levied from the city,* 249, Grant by Pagana, with the consent of her son, WiUiam the canon, to the church of St, Hilda, Whitby, of a plat of land in Blake Street, nigh to the monastery of St, WUfrid in York, upon con dition that she shall partake of the benefits of the monastery and have the provision of a monk and a servant during her life and necessary clothing for the first 2 years, her son WiUiam provid ing for the next 2 years and so alternately, unless her son dies or changes his habit, when the monastery shall clothe her entirely, 1150-1160, Chartul, of Whitby, f, 65^, Pd, in Chartul, n, 260, Sciant omnes audientes has litteras quod ego Pagana dedi, -concedente filio meo Willelmo canonico, unam terram in Blaica- stret juxta monasterium Sancti Wilfridi in Eboraco in perpetuum ¦ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby, eo pacto ut essem particeps omnium beneficiorum ejusdem ecclesie et ut haberem procurationem unius monachi et unius famuli cunctis diebus vite mee ; et ut abbatia ejusdem loci michi inveniret vestimenta necessaria in primis duobus annis et Willelmus filius [meus] in sequentibus duobus annis et sic alternatim per binos et binos annos cunctis diebus vite mee ; sed si filius meus Willelmus moriretur ante me vel mutaret vitam tunc a toto a predicta ecclesia vestirer. Hujus conventionis testes sunt, Willelmus decanus et capitulum Sancti Petri ; et ad istud donum et ad saisionem hujus doni fuerunt testes Thomas Sottavagina,^ Outhen, Vocabrus, Ramchil, Rogerus clericus et alii. This and a further gift are recorded in the memorial of the gifts to Whitby. " By the gift of Sir Gernegot we have a dwelhng-house in Stein- .gate (now Stonegate) which Hugh son of WiUiam son of Tostin has ; by the gift of Pagana, mother of the said William, a dwelling-house nigh to the church of St. Wilfrid in Bleikestrete, which Uctred Malherbe holds," ^ 250. Notification by Bertram de Bulmer that John and his wife shaU hold of Stephen, the grantor's son, during his life, and after Stephen's death, of the grantor's heirs, the toft which John and ' Pipe R,, 9 Ric. I, ^ " Sottaygina," in MS. ^ Chartul. of Whitby, p, 6, 202 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS his wife took in exchange for another which they quit-claimed to the monks of Byland, to whom the grantor gave it, rendering 12^. yearly. i:,ii55-ii63, Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 122. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Bertramus de Bulemer volo et precipio et concedo quod Johannes et uxor ejus teneant toftam quam ceperunt in escambia pro tofta quam clamaverunt quietam dominis monachis de Bellandia, quibus illam dedi, et teneant eam de Stephano fiho meo dum ipse vixerit sicut aliam tenuerunt, scilicet xii denarios annuatim reddendo. Et post obitum Stephani de me et de heredibus meis teneant. Teste Johanne et Willelmo fratribus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis et Franco et Ernaldo et Willelmo et Simone filio Johannis. 251. Grant by Stephen, son of Bertram de Bulmer, to the monks of St Mary's, "York, of the service of Hervey his man of 3 shillings yearly from land (in York?), formerly of Siward the Porter. 1163-1185. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), i, f, 58, Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego Stephanus filius Bertrami de Bulmer dedi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi, pro salute anime mee et animabus patris mei et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam Deo et abbati Sancte Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus terram illam que fuit Sywardi portatoris usque ad terram Radulphi parsone, fihi Ricardi Fyn, sicut divise ibi continentur. Sciendum vero est quod Herveius homo meus tam ipse quam heredes sui eandem terram in perpetuum tenebunt de abbatia in feudo et hereditate, reddendo annuatim abbatie pro- omni servitio tres solidos, dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten ; duodecim vero denarios reddent pre dictus Herveius et heredes sui singulis annis ad eosdem terminos Stephano filio meo et heredibus suis. Hiis testibus, magistro^ Suuano hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis et ceteris. In the margin : Quere de ilia terra ubi jacet, 252. Notification by Master Pauhn, master of the hospital of St, Peter, York, that the canons of St Mary of Bolton (in Wharfedale) hold of the said hospital land in Blake Street,^ late of Elwin Kent and Richard his son, rendering yearly \2d. and husgable, 1189-1195. Bodl, Lib,, Oxon, Yorks, ch, 106, Magister Paulinus dictus humilis minister hospitalis domus Sancti Petri de Eboraco et ejusdem loci conventus omnibus sancte ' Drake, 337, YORK CITY: BLAKE STREET 2O5 matris ecclesie filiis salutem. Universitati vestre notum esse volumus quod canonici ecclesie Sancte Marie de Boelton terram quam in Bleicstreta^ in Eboraco, que 'fuerat Elwini Kent et Ricardi filii ejus, de nobis perpetuo tenent, reddendo inde nobis annuatim duodecim denarios ad Pentecosten et husgavel pro omni servitio quod ad nos pertineat. Si vero predictam firmam ultra tertium diem canonici detinuerint, supradictam terram in manum nostrum saisiemus. His testibus, Hamone cantore,^ Adam de Tornoure, Alano et Stephano canonicis et presbiteris, Nicholao Hugonis, Roberto Petri, Roberto Skyr, WiUelmo Balki, Dolfino, Siwad, Osberto, Rogero fratribus, Arnulfo filio Leu[us], Thoma filio Gerardi, Radulfo Wautar', Bartholomeo, Ricardo Malerb', Lamberto filio Osmundi, Ingelramo. A broken seal of white wax, bearing a robed figure standing erect. 253. Notification by Walter, prior, and the convent of St, Mary's, Bolton, that they hold in fee of the hospital of St, Peter land in Blake Street late belonging to Elwin Kent and Richard his son, rendering yearly i2d. and husgable. 1189-1195, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 87, Walterus prior et conventus ecclesie Sancte Marie de Boelton omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis salutem, Universitati vestre notum esse volumus quod nos terram unam in Blaikestreta in Eboraco, que fuerat Elwini Kent et Ricardi filii ejus, de domo hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis perpetuo tenemus ; reddendo inde eidem hospitali annuatim xii denarios ad Pentecosten et husgavel pro omni servitio quod ad prefatum, hospitale pertineat. Si vero predictam firmam ultra tertium diem detinuerimus, pre nominatum hospitale supradictam terram in manum suam saiset. Hhs testibus ; Hamone cancellario, Adam de Thornouer, Alano et Stephano canonicis et presbiteris ; Nicholao Hugonis, Roberto Petri, Roberto Skir, Willelmo Balki, Dolfino, Siwad, Osberto, Rogero, fratribus ; Arnulfo filio Leuus, Thoma filio Gerardi, Radulfo Wautar', Bartholomeo, Ricardo Malerb', Lamberto fiho Osmundi, Ingelr[amo].^ 254. Grant by John de Curcy to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of a yearly rent of 20^. issuing out of land near the church-yard of St. "Wilfrid towards the north, and his right in a tenement lying between that church-yard and the lower gate of St. Peter's hospital. 1 190-1200, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. 105.^. Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Johannes de Curcy, caritatis intuitu et pro salute anime mee et animarum anteces- ¦^ " Bleiftreta " ; MS. ^ Possibly "cancellario," as in n. 253, 204 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS sorum et successorum meorum, dedi, concessi et hac presenti ¦carta mea confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis annuum redditum xx denariorum percipiendum annu atim de terra in Eboraco que jacet juxta cimiterium Sancti WUfridi versus aquilonem, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, medietatem scihcet ad Pentecosten et aliam medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini in yeme ; et preterea totum jus et clameum quod habui vel habere potui in toto illo tenemento quod est inter predictum cimiterium et portam inferiorem predicti hospitalis. Ego autem predictus Johannes et heredes mei predictam donationem et con cessionem predictis pauperibus warantizabimus imperpetuum contra omnes homines et in omnibus. In hujus autem rei robur et testimonium huic scripto sigillum meum apposui. Hiis testibus, Henrico de Sezevaus, Johanne de Steingate, Hugone filio Arnolfi, Simone de Altoftes, Philippo filio Albrede, Thoma Muntesiis et multis aliis. 255. Grant by Thomas, son of Richard Stric, and Juliana his wife to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Blake Street (near the gate of the hospital), ^ for 5 marks and los. 1194-1199. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 84, Omnibus presentes literas visuris vel audituris Thomas filius Ricardi Stric et Juliana uxor ejus salutem. Sciatis nos dedisse, concessisse, et hac carta nostra confirmasse pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis totam terram nostram in Blaykestrete, et quicquid juris in ilia habuimus quietum clamasse a nobis et heredibus nostris dictis pauperibus imperpetuum, pro quinque mareis et decem solidis quas nobis dederunt predicti pauperes in magna nostra necessitate : ita quod nee nos nee heredes nostri quicquam juris clamare poterimus in jam dicta terra, sed illam warantizabimus predicto hospitali pro predicta pecunia contra omnes homines. Hoc autem tactis sacrosanctis juravimus; et ut hoc memorie imposterum commendetur huic scripto sigUlum nostrum apposuimus. Testibus : domino S[imone] decano, H[amone] thesaurario, Willelmo archidiacono Notingh[amiensi], et pluribus aliis de capitulo Eboracensi, Alexandro succentore, Hugone capellano decani, Willelmo Morel, Rogero de Sancto Martino, et aliis vicariis ecclesie; Radulfo Nuvel, Nicholao de Bugothorp', Serlone filio Nicholai, Thoma de Langwath, Ranulfo de Barnby et ahis. When WiUiam Basset held pleas in the city of York in 1170, Acelota wife of Richard Stric was charged with the payment of 30 m. of the chattels of Osbert, an outlaw, her surety being Thomas, son of Ingenulf.^ Thomas ^ So described in another charter of the grant, 2 Pipe R., 16 Hen, II, 46, YORK CITY: BLAKE STREET 205 Strich, or Styth, gave to the canons of Kirkham land in St, Leonard's lane, (leading from the great church of St, Peter to the hospital of St, Leonard and to the land of Walter son of Nicholas son of Modiva),i in exchange for their claim against him to the land of Forni the chaplain, next the church yard of St. Samson's.^ 256. Grant by the prior and convent of St. Andrew, York, to Hugh de Clifton, of land in Blake Street given to the convent by Alice de Fiskergate with her body, to hold for ^od. yearly, ir.1200. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. 84. Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod prior et conventus Sancti Andree Eboracensis dimiserunt et concesserunt Hugoni de Clyfton' coco et heredibus suis terram iham in Eboraco in Blaykestrete quam Ahcia de Fyskergate dedit eis cum corpore suo, tenendam de eis in feodo et hereditate reddendo eis annuatim triginta denarios pro omnibus serviths ad eos spectantibus, medietatem ad Pentecosten et medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini. Et sciendum quod prefatus Hugo juravit et affidavit se de predicto tenemento prefatis priori et conventui in omnibus fidehtatem servaturum. Hiis testibus, Waltero aurifabro, Willelmo de Suwella, Ricardo Russuel, Silvestro de Warr[um], WiUelmo filio Alicie, Martino de Clyfton', Johanne filio Odonis et multis aliis. Walter Orfevre, one of the witnesses, is named in 1201 as a moneyer of York.' 257. Quit-claim by Thomas de Hoby and surrender by rod and staff to Ralph, master, and the brethren of the hospital of St, Peter, York, to the use of the poor of the hospital, of land in Peter- gate and Blake Street, which the donor held of the hospital, in consideration of 3 marks, i203-(r,i2i2, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f, 8sd. Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Thomas de Hobi resignavi, quietam clamavi, et per fustum et baculum reddidi in manum magistri Radulfi et fratrum hospitalis Sancti Petri Ebora censis, ad opus pauperum ipsius hospitalis, totam terram in vico Sancti Petri et in Blaykestrete, cum omnibus pertinentiis, quam tenui de predicto hospitali, ita quod nee ego Thomas nee heredes mei unquam de cetero quicquam juris in predicta terra poterimus vendicare. Et pro hac quieta clamatione, concessione, et resi- gnatione dederunt michi predicti magister et fratres tres marcas argenti, Et ego predictus Thomas de Hobi predictam quietam clamationem legitime tenendam imperpetuum tenendam, waran- tizandam, et adquietandam pro me et pro heredibus meis affidavit 1 Cal. Chart. R., iv, 370, ^ Chartul, of Kirkham, f. gd. ' R. Cancel., 303. 206 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS tactis sacrosanctis evangeliis juravi, et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi, Hhs testibus, Alexandro de Baiocis, magistro Waltero TurkUh, Girard', Huberto, Waltero, Anketino, Suano, et aliis fratribus predicti hospitalis ; Willelmo, Waltero, Petro et aliis capellanis, Thoma de Langwath et aliis clericis ipsius domus, Henrico coloneario, Gaufrido le Bucler, Firmino, Martino fabro, Johanne pararamtario {sic) et multis aliis. 258. Grant by Andrew, prior of Kirkham, and the canons, to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of land which Thomas Stric gave them in the street (named Lop-lane i), which runs from the greater church of St, Peter towards the said hospital, which land lies next that of Walter, son of Nicholas son of Modiva, towards the hospital; for 40(/. yearly, c.1198-1212, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 145, Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris A[ndreas] prior et conventus canonicorum de Kirkham salutem. Noveritis nos concessisse et dedisse et hac carta nostra confirmasse Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis illam terram quam Thomas Stric dedit nobis, que est in vico qui tendit de majori ecclesia Sancti Petri versus dictum hospitale, que jacet proxima terre Walteri filii Nicholai filii Modive versus hospitale ; tenen dam et habendam libere et quiete de nobis imperpetuum, reddendo inde nobis imperpetuum annuatim quadraginta denarios ad duos terminos, scilicet dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum -Sancti Martini in yeme. Hiis testibus, H[amone] thesaurario Eboracensi, Morgano preposito Beverlacensi, magistro Petro de Schireburn, Thoma de Baldewyne, magistro Waltero Turkill, Nicholao de Brettegate, Willelmo fiho Orm, Girardo sainterio, Roberto de Seleby, WiUelmo Turkyll, Thoma aurifabro, Roberto ¦de Vado, Roberto de Bernigham. 259. Grant by William Burhman, for the health of the soul of Aubreye his wife, of William son of Alfkil, his father, and of Goda his mother, to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land near the gate of the hospital. 1189-1214. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f. 122;?, Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Willelmus Burh man, pro salute anime mee et Aubree sponse mee et Willelmi fihi AlfkU patris mei et Gode matris mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum et successorum nostrorum, dedi, concessi, et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis totam terram meam juxta portam hospitahs 1 So in the heading. YORK CITY : LOP LANE, BOOTHAM 207 predicti, scilicet, tenendam et habendam predictis pauperibus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, libere, integre, honorifice, et quiete ab omni servitio et ab omni exactione sicut ulla elemosina liberius potest dari ; ita quod ego et heredes mei warantizabimus et defendemus predictam elemosinam predicto hospitali imper petuum contra omnes homines, ut nos et antecessores et heredes nostri simus participes omnium beneficiorum que fiunt vel facienda sunt in predicta domo Dei, Hiis testibus, domino S[imone] decano, H[amone] thesaurario, W[illelmo] archidiacono de Not[ingham], magistro Gregorio et pluribus aliis de capitulo Eboracensis ecclesie, Alexandro succentore, Hugone capellano decani, Waltero capellano archidiaconi de Not[ingham] et ahis vicariis ipsius ecclesie, Radulfo Nuvel, Nicholao de Bugetor[p], Simone filio Muriel, Serlone filio Nicholai, Thoma de Lang[wath] et multis aliis. (/) Bootham and Gillygate, 260. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to T. and W., the sons of Robert the cook, of the land held in burgage by their father in Bootham, quit of all service except 2S. yearly, ^,1150-1161, Chartul, of Easby; Egerton MS. 2827, f, 135, Notum sit omnibus, etc., quod ego S[avaricus] abbas Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum communi consiho capituli nostri, dedi et concessi duobus fihis Roberti coci, T[ ] scUicet et W[ ], in feodo et hereditate terram patris eorum quam de nobis tenuit in burgagio in Buthum, liberam et quietam ab omni servitio, exceptis ii solidis quos singulis annis debent reddere nobis, dimidium ad Pascha et dimidium ad festum Sancti Michaelis. Testibus, [etc.]. 261. Grant by Clement, abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Alan, constable of Richmond, of the service of Wilham, son of Saive, for land held of St, Mary's in Bootham, for his lodging when he came to York, f, II 70-1 1 84. Chartul. of Easby ; Egerton MS, 2827, f, 135. Sciant omnes quod ego Clemens abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis, cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri, concessi et dedi Alano constabulario de Richem[undia] et here dibus suis tenere de nobis in feodo et hereditate servitium Willelmi fihi Saive de terra quam de nobis tenebat in Buthum, ad hospitium suum quando Eboracum venerit. Sciendumque £St quod hoc predicto Alano et heredibus suis concessimus pro homagio et servitio suo. Testibus, [etc.]. 2o8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 262. Notification by Alan son of Roald, constable of Richmond, of his gift to his abbey of St, Agatha, of the land and dwelling- place in Bootham which he holds of the monks of St. Mary's. 1180-1201. Chartul. of Easby ; Egerton MS, 2827, f, 135. Archiepiscopo Eboracensi et omnibus, etc. Alanus filius Roaldi constab[ularius] Richem[undie] salutem. Sciatis me dedisse, con cessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et abbatie mee de Sancta Agatha terram et mansuram quam habeo et teneo de ab bate et monachis Sancte Marie Eboracensis in Buthum, tenendas de me et heredibus meis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni seculari servitio et exactione, pro salute anime mee, etc. Testibus, [etc.]. 263. Quit-claim by Erneis Balki to the hospital of St. Peter, York, for a sum of money, of land held of the hospital, between it and Galmanhth, in the time of Master Paulin. 1203-12 14. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, 127, Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod. ego Ernisius Balki concessi, reddidi, et. quietam clamavi Deo et pauperibus hospitahs Beati Petri Eboracensis, pro pecunia sua quam rnihi dederant, totam terram quam tenui de eis inter ipsum hospitale et Gal- manl[ith] tempore magistri Paulini, et totum jus et clameum quod dicebam me habere in predicta terra, scUicet habendam ipsis pauperibus imperpetuum libere et quiete sicut ulla quieta clamatio hberius et melius potest fieri ; ita quod ego et heredes mei warantizabimus, adquietabimus, et defendemus ipsam quietam clamationem predictis pauperibus imperpetuum sine impedimento et retenemento contra omnes homines. Et hoc legitime tenendum pro me et heredibus meis afhdavi, juravi, et presenti carta mea confirmavi. Hiis testibus, domino S[imone] decano, H[amone] thesaurario, magistro Gregorio, Radulfo rectore hospitalis, suc- cessore magistri Paulini, et pluribus ahis de capitulo Sancti Petri Eboracensis, Alexandro succentore, Hugone, Thoma, et aliis vicariis Beati Petri predicti, Thoma de Lang[wath], Serlone de Stangate, WiUelmo de Notingham, clericis, et multis ahis. It is stated in the chartulary that, after the death of Paulin de Ledes, King John appointed one brother John as master of the Hospital, and that after 2 years, during the war between the King and his barons, the said John was ejected by the dean and chapter,^ who then appointed Ralph de Nottingham.^ There was a John clerk of York, who with Andrew de Herteregate delivered to the King at Nottingham on Sth March 1206, the sum of 40 marks paid on behalf of the citizens of York.' 1 Chartul., f. 211. 2 Histor. of York, iii, 164, = R. Litt. Claus., 1, 66, YORK CITY: BOOTHAM, GILLYGATE 209 264. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to William de Pontefract in fee of a messuage in Bootham, and a messuage in St. Giles-gate, caUed St. Ellen's manse, for 3.f. yearly. ^,1x45- 1161. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 122^, n. 26. Notum sit omnibus audientibus vel legentibus litteras has quod ego Savaricus abbas Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Willelmo de Pontefracto tenere de nobis et de ecclesia nostra in feudo et hereditate unam mansuram terre in Bouthum et unam aliam mansuram in via Sancti Egidii que vocatur mansura Sancte Elene,. pro quibus duabus mansuris reddet idem Willelmus et heredes ejus post eum unoquoque anno nobis et ecclesie nostre tres solidos ad duos terminos, dimidium ad Pas[c]ha et dimidium ad festum Sancti Michaelis. Sciendum est autem quod predictas mansuras tenebunt cum eadem libertate quam habent alii franc- tenentes nostri in suburbio nostro, quas si alius aliquis aliquando dirationare poterit, non dabimus eis excambium. Hoc eis con cedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et predictum censum bene reddiderint. Hhs testibus, Daniele filio Walteri, Johanne, WiUelmo. 265. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Hugh de Rouen in fee of a messuage, late of Chbert the monk, in Bootham, being 8 perches in breadth, and 2 bovates of land in Shipton, to hold for 3 shUlings yearly and by doing as much " franc " service as Romund, the prior's brother, or Daniel the steward, do. f.1150-1161. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f. I2id, n, 43. Notum sit omnibus legentibus et audientibus htteras has quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri dedi et concessi Hugoni de Rothomago et heredibus suis in feudo et hereditate unam mansuram terre in Butham que fuit Cliberti monachi, que videhcet mansura habet octo percas in latitudine et a chiamudio usque ad regiam viam in longitudine, et super hoc duas bovatas terre in Hipatuna, pro annuls tribus solidis quos reddet nobis omni anno ad festum Sancti Martini. Faciet autem idem Hugo tale franc servitium pro ista tenura quale facit Romundus, frater prioris, vel Daniel dapifer vel aliquis alius de tenentibus nostris qui hbere et honorifice tenent de nobis. Sciendum est quod nos warantizabimus eis hanc tenuram quam tenent de nobis quamdiu possimus warantare nobismet ipsis, et si contigerit eos quandoque 0 2IO EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS perdere per vim vel per justitiam regis, non dabimus eis excam bium sed eo dolente de suo dampno dolebimus. Teste Radulfo presbitero de Rothomago et Radulfo capellano nostro, etc. 266. Grant by Robert de Musters to Ava, wife of William de Ponte fract, of the moiety of land in Bootham, which Robert son of John sold to the grantor; to hold in burgage for i6d. yearly and by providing lodging, when the grantor or his heirs come to York, at their own expense, ii 70-11 90. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 72, n. 45. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Robertus de Musters communi consilio et assensu heredum meorum con cessi et dedi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi medietatem illius terre quam Robertus filius Johannis consensu et consUio heredum suorum mihi vendidit, que terra est apud Eboracum in Bouthum, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, Ave uxori WiUelmi de Pontefracto et heredibus suis, tenere de me et heredibus meis libere et quiete in burgage ; reddent autem mihi et heredibus meis annuatim xvj denarios pro omni servitio, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Hoc quoque sciendum est quod quando nos veniemus Eboracum hospitabimur in pre nominata terra cum propriis impensis nostris ; quam terram warrantizabimus contra omnes homines predicte Ave et heredibus suis. Hiis testibus, Gocellino capellano, etc, 267. Grant by Robert de Musters, with the consent of Robert son of John, and of Lisiard, the grantor's heir, to Thomas, son of Toh de Clifton, of the moiety of his land in Bootham, next the dwelling-house of WUham de Pontefract, for 16 d. yearly and by providing half a lodging there, at the grantor's expense, when the grantor comes to York. 11 7 5-1 190. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 72, n, 43, Sciant tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Robertus de Musters concessi et dedi, assensu Roberti filii Johannis et heredum suorum et assensu Lisiardi filii mei, dimidietatem terre mee in Bouthum, videlicet Ulam que est propinquior mansure WUlelmi de Pontefracto, Thome filio Toh de Cliftona et heredibus suis, tenendam de me et de heredibus meis in feudo et hereditate hbere et quiete, reddendo mihi vel heredibus meis inde annuatim xvj denarios, dimidium ad Pascha et dimidium ad festum Sancti Michaelis pro omni servitio, preter quod supradictus Thoma debet invenire mihi dimidium hospitium in eadem terra ad meum con- stamentum dum edificata fuerit quotiens ad Eboracum veniam. Hiis testibus, Erveio de Sutton, etc. YORK CITY: BOOTHAM 211 268, Grant by Clement, abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Alan the constable of Richmond in fee of the service of WUliam son of Saive, for land in Bootham, for his lodging when he comes to York. d. ' R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen, I, 28-9, * See No. 313, from Whitby Chartul YORK CITY: FOSSGATE, WALMGATE 239 muni consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri concessi Ouden et heredibus ejus tenere de nobis et de posteris nostris in feudo unam mansuram terre in Fossegata, eo pacto quod reddet nobis unoquoque anno iij sohdos ad Pentecosten et adquietabit eam erga regem et ministros regis; hanc eandem terram debemus warrentire Uh quamdiu poterimus eam warentire nobis ipsis, quod si non poterimus warentire eam ilh, faciemus ilh quod scriptum est inter nos [et] ipsum in aho brevi. 312. Grant by Savary, abbot of St, Mary's, York, to WUliam son of Demilda, of a messuage in Fossgate, which Godwin Le Ferrur held, for 4 shillings at Rogationtide, ^,1145-1161. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 100, n, 3. Sciant omnes legentes vel audientes hteras has quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum com muni consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri concessi et dedi huic WUlelmo filio Demilde et heredibus suis tenere de nobis unam mansuram terre in Fossagata quam Godwinus ferrarius de nobis tenuit, pro qua terra idem Willelmus et heredes sui reddent nobis et ecclesie nostre singulis annis quatuor sohdos ad Rogationes, et adquietabit eam erga regem. Hanc terram hac conditione concessi predicto Willelmo et heredibus suis et concedo quamdiu fideliter et legaliter erga nos se habuerint et ecclesiam nostram et reddiderint nobis et ecclesie nostre predictos quatuor solidos ad predictum terminum ; quam ettiam terram warentabimus illis quamdiu poterimus warentare eam nobismet ipsis, etc. 313. Grant by Audoen (of York) and Romilda his wife to the church of Whitby of a messuage of land in Walmgate, York, (r.1130- 1148. Chartul, of Whitby, f, 22.b. Pd, in Chartul, n, 1 10, Sciant omnes audientes has litteras quod ego Audoene et uxor mea Romilda atque heres meus Hugo dedimus ecclesie Sancti Petri de Wytebi pro salva tione animarum nostrarum cunctorumque nostrorum parentum unam mansuram terre in Walbagata hberam et immunem ab omni servitio in perpetuum, exceptis quatuor denariis qui dabuntur ad servitium regis per annum; et illam obtulimus per unum baculum super altare Sancti Petri multis intuentibus, quorum hh testes sunt, Asche- thUus de 0[uke]sgarth, Reginaldus de Eboraco, Osbernus Goldel et alii. This messuage in Walmgate (possibly of 4 gables or roof-trees), paid 4 pence yearly of husgable. Audoen's gift was confirmed to Whitby by Eugenius III, during the period 1145-1148.^ The "Memorial" of alms ^ Chartul, p, 119, 240 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS given to 'Whitby contains references to the family of Audoen, or Outhan, which show that Hugh, his son, held the "mansura" which had belonged to Wulfhet, the smith, as well as that in " Walbegate " which Audoen gave to Whitby; Godfrey and Turgis gave two "mansurae" in Usegate, which Orm and Audoen had held of the monks and " now Hugh his son holds" ; Geoffrey, another son of Audoen, gave land and buildings, of which Hugh his brother was the tenant,^ Hugh son of Audoen was thus a prominent citizen in the time of King Stephen. In 1163 Hugh son of Ouden paid 10 m., either for forest trespass, or as a contribution towards the king's. army,^ 314. Notification by Alexander, priest and parson of the church of St, Denis in 'Walmgate, to Roger, archbishop, and Robert, dean of York, of his grant to St, Peter and St. Leonard, for the soul of Henry I, of the church of St. Denis in Walmgate, founded within his patrimony ; for the support of the poor and infirm folks of the hospital of St. Leonard. ii54-c,ii7o, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f, lid. Venerabili R[ogero] Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo et R[oberto] decano Eboracensi et toti capitulo Sancti Petri Ebora censis et omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Alexander, pres biter et persona ecclesie Sancti Dionisii, in Christo salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse Beato Petro et SaHcto Leonardo ecclesiam Sancti Dionish in Walbegate, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, que fundata est in meo patrimonio, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, ad sustentationem pauperum et in firmorum hospitalis Sancti Leonardi ; pro anima domini regis H[enrici] et pro animabus filiorum et filiarum suarum et pro anima mea et pro animabus parentum et antecessorum meorum. Hiis testibus, Geroldo canonico Eboracensi, Waltero filio Fagenulfi, Thoma presbitero de Walbegate, Willelmo capellano, G. canonico, Radulfo de Sancto Sampsone, Matheo filio ejus, Roberto GentUl', Rainero presbitero de Marays, Thoma pres bitero, Serlone clerico. This appears to be one of the earliest references to the hospital of St. Peter under its new invocation of St, Leonard,' At a later date the hospital paid a rent of 2s. yearly to the canons of Kirkham for land by the bridge of Foss in Walmgate, which William, parson of St, Denis' church, holds of the hospital, and which the brethren had by the gift of Alexander of St, Denis' church.* Roger, called de Bonevyle, of York, gave to the canons of Kirkham a cellar with a solar in the stone-built hall of the said canons in Bretgate (in) Walmgate, and 3 messuages near the said hall on the south side of the street, extending from the King's highway of Bretgate to the Kinges ditch behind,* William de Bretgate had previously given to the canons the cellar of his stone-house in Bretgate lying towards land late of Thomas Darell ; also land in the court of the breadth of that cellar, as far 1 Chartul, 5-6, 2 Pipe R., 9 Hen. IL 61. » But see Nos. 184, 196. 1 Chartul. of Kirkham, f, 9, ^ib.,i. 11. YORK CITY: WALMGATE 241 as the King's great ditch; and all his "hamald" land next his stone-house towards the southern end and reaching to the said ditch ; and other land. lying next that of Thurkill in Bretgate ; to hold in free burgage, giving husgable.1 Afterwards, Ellen de Bretegate held these tenements of the canons for l mark." Jeremiah de Bretegate gave the end of the stone hall in Bretgate to Roger Boneville of York.' The canons of Kirkham had land in Walmgate by the gift of Hugh the tailor (cissor). It lay between land of the priory and the King's ditch and between land of the priory and Walmgate.* A pension of i m. for the church of St. Peter in Walmgate was due to be paid by the canons of Kirkham to the infirm of the hospital of St Nicholas (in respect of their claim to a third part of the church), until the canons assigned land to them of equal value.* The prior of St. Andrew's granted to Kirkham a messuage in Walmgate, between the gate and land of Kirkham priory, for ^ m. yearly.' There are many abstracts of charters relating to Walmgate in the chartulary of Kirkham. Nicholas de Louth gave to John de Warthill a rent of 5^. from 7 ridges (seliones) of land behind St, Michael's church in Walmgate. The convent of Wilberfoss released to Kirkham a rent of 3s. formerly received from the canons for land lying between the gate of Walmgate and the churchyard of St. Peter the Little in the same street, lying on the west side of the highway.' 315. Grant by William, parson of the church of St. Denis to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of a moiety of the toft by Foss- bridge in Walmgate, with the other moiety which Alexander and WUliam the donor's predecessors, gave to the poor folks of the hospital, 1175-1190, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 200^, Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis visuris et audituris literas has Willelmus persona ecclesie Sancti Dionisii salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et pauperibus hospitahs Sancti Petri Eboracensis medietatem tofti juxta pontem Fosse in Walbagata, cum alia medietate quam Alexander et Willelmus predecessores mei predictis pauperibus dederunt in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, et ego eisdem pauperibus guarentizabo. Hoc feci pro salute anime mee et antecessorum meorum ut simus participes orationum que in iha domo fient imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo decano civitatis, magistro Paulino, Radulfo filio ejus, Matheo persona de ecclesia Sant;ti Sampsonis, Adam persona de ecclesia Sancte Crucis, Waltero filio Faganulfi, Thoma presbitero nepote suo Hugone capellano, Willelmo de Fiscargata, Henrico fratre suo, Thoma filio Elvive, Thoma filio Roberti, Hugone fiho Oudan', Nicholao de Buggatorp', Ysaac filio Ingolfi, Alexandro fratre ejus. ^ Chartul of Kirkham, f. 10. " ib. ' ib. * ib., f. gd. " ib. « ib., I. 10. ' ib., f. II. The parish of St. Peter le Willows in Long Close has been united with St. Margaret's, Q 242 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 316. Grant by Clement, abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Richard, the saddler, of a toft in Walmgate which Roger, brother of Godric, held of the abbey; for 8d. yearly. 1161-1184. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 204^. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint [has] literas quod ego Clemens abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum communi consilio et assensu capituh nostri, concessi et dedi Ricardo celario €t heredibus suis tenere de nobis in feudo et hereditate unum toftum in Walbagata quod Rogerus frater Godrici de nobis tenuit. Reddent autem nobis predictus Ricardus et heredes sui pro prefato tofto annuatim octo denarios, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Hoc eis concedimus quamdiu se legahter erga nos habuerint et predictum [censum] bene reddiderint. Quod si contigerit eos vi vel ratione predictum toftum amittere, non dabimus eis excambium. Hiis testibus, Goscelino capellano, Thoma clerico de Fulford, Goffrido portario, Horm Gernetario et multis ahis. 317. Grant by Hugh del Pol to Albreda his wife, in free dower at the church-door where he married her, of a third part of his land in Walmgate where he dwells, namely that part towards the church of St, Margaret to the north, being in length from Walmgate to Brettegate and having a width of 20 feet, being the king's (standard) feet ; with power to Albreda to assign the tenement to any other progeny, subject to Hugh's life estate, 1 180-1200, Chartul. of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 198, Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego H[ugo] del Pol communi consiho puerorum meorum et parentum meorum et amicorum meorum dedi, concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Albrede sponse mee, pro servitio suo et in libera dote ad ecclesie ostium ubi illam desponsavi, totam tertiam partem terre mee de Walbegate ubi maneo, scilicet illam partem versus ecclesiam Sancte Margarete apud aquilonem. Longitudo illius partis extenditur a vico de Walbegate usque ad vicum de Brete gate ; latitudo vero ejusdem partis durat ad mensuram xx pedum qui sunt ad manus ^ pedes regis. Preterea sciendum est quod si predicta Albreda moriatur citius quam predictus H[ugo], cui cumque voluerit de sua progenie predictam terram absque ulla contradictione predicti H[ugonis] vel heredum suorum assignabit, tali conditione quod H[ugo] illam in vita sua libere tenebit. Hhs testibus, Thoma presbitero, Radulfo capellano, Thoma decano, Galfrido capeUano, Pauhno capellano, Thoma Lundvar, Ada de Roma,^ Thoma de Bretgat, Willelmo filio Oteui, Turgisio, ' Qy, for " mensurationem " or " minus, " ^ "Ro"; MS, YORK CITY : 'WALMGATE 243 Martino tinctore, Thoma filio Walteri, Andrea fiho Rogeri, Alano fratre suo, WiUelmo filio Ailmeri, Nicholao de Bara, Ivone de Ponte, Roberto filio Liolf, Johanne filio Sperry, et multis ahis. 318. Agreement between Hugh del Pol, Robert the priest and Nicholas, his sons, whereby the latter demised to their father for life 2 parts of a toft in Walmgate where he dwells, namely the two-(tbirds) towards the Bar, for i lb, cummin ; the third part having been given by the same Hugh, by the grant of his said sons, to Albreda, his wife (as above) ; after the death of Hugh two-thirds of these two parts to remain to Robert the priest and a third to Nicholas, 1 185-1205, Chartul, of St. Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, igSd. Hee est conventio inter Hugonem del Pol et Robertum sacerdotem et Nicholaum filios suos, videlicet quod ipsi Robertus et Nicholaus dimiserunt predicto Hugoni patri suo in vita sua duas partes unius tofti in Walmegate in quo manet, partes scihcet versus barram que ad Ulos pertinent ; reddendo inde eis annuatim unam libram cumini ad festum apostolorum Petri et Pauh. Tertiam vero partem totius tofti predictus H[ugo], per gratum predictorum fihorum suorum, dedit in dotem sponse sue Albree, scilicet illam tertiam partem yersus ecclesiam Sancte Margarete. Et post decessum predicti Hugonis remanebunt prenominate due partes predicti tofti Roberto capellano et Nicholao libere et quiete, unde Roberto capellano remanebunt due partes et Nicholao remanebit tertia pars illarum duarum partium. Tertia vero pars totius tofti predicti que data est Albree sibi remanebit quieta sine omni contradictione. Hanc autem conventionem legitime tenendam sine malo ingenio utrique ^ affidaverunt et sigiUis suis confirmaverunt. Hiis testibus, Thoma persona Sancti Laurenth, Mauritio, Pauhno, Alano, Nicholao presbiteris ; Roberto del Sel, Ricardo clerico de Alnewyk, Thoma de Langwath, Willelmo fiho Otewi, Thoma filio Hugonis, Nicholao mercatore, Simone Sakespee,^ Thoma Lundware, Willelmo filio Ailmer, Roberto fratre ejus, Thoma filio Walteri, Andrea filio Rogeri, Alano fratre ejus, Stephano clerico, Ricardo le Blunt, Adam [et] Hugone fratribus ejus, Thoma fiho Turgisel, Ricardo filio Everardi,* Everardo fratre ejus et multis aliis. 319. Agreement between the canons of the church of St. Peter, York, and the brethren of the hospital of Jerusalem touching the chapel erected in the parish of St, Margaret in Walmgate, whereby the canons with the consent of the keepers of the 1 "utrumque"; MS, ^ "Sakelpee"; MS, ^ "Emerardi"; MS. 244 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS archbishopric gave holy water to the brethren and licence to celebrate in the chapel, provided that no loss be thereby caused at any time to the church or parson of St. Margaret; and the brethren promised not to celebrate without the consent of the archbishop who shall succeed, the see of York being void after the death of archbishop Roger. 1181-1186. Reg, Mag. Album, pt. ii, f, 20, Hec est conventio inter ecclesiam Sancti Petri Eboracensis et fratres domus hospitalis lerosolimitani de capella constructa in parochia Sancte Margarete in Welbegate. Canonici predicte ecclesie Sancti Petri, de consensu et consilio custodum archiepi scopatus, dederunt aquam benedictam memoratis fratribus hospi tahs et concesserunt divina celebrari in eadem capella, tali con ditione quod nee memorata ecclesia Sancte Margarete nee persona ejusdem ecclesie uUo tempore aliquod dampnum habebit occasione sepedicte capelle. Ad hec etiam, quia aqua ista data fuit post mortem bone memorie R[ogeri] archiepiscopi, tempore scilicet quo sedes Eboracensis vacabat, predicti fratres hospitahs in verbo veritatis promiserunt quod sine licentia archiepiscopi qui suc- cessurus est divina celebrari non permittent in eadem capella, coram custodibus archiepiscopatus et multis aliis et concesserunt. Hiis testibus, Roberto decano et capitulo, Laurentio archidiacono Bedefordensi, magistro Rogero Arundel, Willelmo Vavasour, WUlelmo decano, Willelmo de Fishergate, Serlone, Willelmo de Suthwella presbitero, Roberto filio Petri. 320. Confirmation by Master Paulin, rector, and the brethren of the hospital of St. Peter, York, to Reginald de Warthill of 6 bovates in Westhorpe in Heselington for a yearly rent of lis.; grant that the beasts in his house in Walmgate may be agisted in their common pasture in Heselington quit of herbage (rent), and of turves in the turbary of Tilmire with free entry and egress to lead them to his house in York. ^,1180-1200. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York; Rawl. B, 455, f. i6gd. Omnibus Christi fidelibus, etc. magister Paulinus, rector', et fratres hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis salutem in Domino. Noveritis nos concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Reginaldo de Warthil sex bovatas terre in Heselington in Westhorp, cum omnibus pertinenths suis, hbertatibus et aisiamentis sine aliquo retenemento infra vUlam et extra ; tenendas et habendas sibi et heredibus suis libere [et] quiete imperpetuum ; reddendo inde annuatim ecclesie nostre undecim solidos, medietatem ad Pente costen et alteram medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini pro omnibus servitiis, sectis curie et demandis. Concedimus etiam omnia averia sua in domo sua in Walmegate agistata, quieta de herbagio in nostra communi pastura de Heselington, et turbas YORK CITY : HESLINGTON, WALMGATE 245 suas in turbaria de TUmyre; cum libero introitu et exitu ad dictam domum in Eboraco sine aliquo impedimento ad ducendum. Hiis testibus, domino Rogero decano, Johanne Romano, et ahis. It has been alleged that Paulin de Ledes was the son of Ralph Nuvel, or Nuwel, bishop of the Orkneys. There does not appear to be any satisfactory basis for the statement. It is true that "Paulin son of the bishop" attests various charters with canons and clerks of St. Peter's, York ; but there is nothing to show that the "bishop" was Ralph Nuvel. It was not un common in the twelfth century for bishops to have children. Paulin was admitted rector of the hospital of St. Peter, York, in or about 11 86, at the special request of Henry 11.^ In 1186 the king caused him to be elected to the see of Carlisle, but he declined that dignity although the king offered to increase the resources of the see 300 marks per annum, namely from the •churches of Bamborough and Scarborough, the chapelry of Tickhill and two royal manors near Carlisle,* The bishopric of Carlisle does notseem to Jiave been a delectable post in those days, Paulin was described as priest of Leeds about the middle of Henry IPs reign.^ As Paulin de Ledes he proffered 40 m. for having the royal confirmation of his charters,* that is of the charters of the hospital of St. Peter. This was issued on 30th March, 1200.' In that year he also obtained possession of certain lands of the hospital which had been in the king's hands. He died either in 1201 or 1202. A writ was directed to him on 27th January 1201.° 321. Grant by Margaret, daughter of Hugh de Puiset, to Nicholas Leverun of a moiety of her land in the parish of St. Denis lying between land of Hugh de Selby and that of WiUiam son of William, being that moiety which lies next the land of Hugh de Selby and extends from the king's highway to Foss ; to hold for 6s. yearly and the king's husgable. ^.1195-1215. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. igTd. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Margareta fiha Hugonis de Puteac in libera potestate mea dedi, concessi, et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Nicholao Leverun totam medietatem terre mee in parochia Sancti Dionisii de terra mea ¦que jacet inter terram Hugonis de Seleby et terram Willelmi filii Willelmi, illam vero medietatem propinquiorem terre dicti Hugonis de Seleby in longitudine et latitudine sicut se extendit a via regia usque ad Fossam, tenendam et habendam sibi et heredibus vel assignatis suis de me et heredibus et assignatis meis in feodo et hereditate, libere et quiete [et] pacifice cum omnibus pertinentiis •suis sine aliquo retenemento, reddendo inde mihi et heredibus vel assignatis meis sex solidos, medietatem ad Pentecosten et medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini, pro omni servitio et ex actione michi vel heredibus meis et assignatis meis pertinente, et ' Histor. of York, iii, 163. ' Rog. de Hoveden, ii, 309. ' Chartul of Pontefract, n. 324. * Pipe R., 2 John. » R. Chart., 42. ' ib., IOI. 246 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS husgabulum domino regi quantum pertinet ad predictam terram. Et ego_ Margareta et heredes vel assignati mei warantizabimus totam predictam terram dicto Nicholao et heredibus et assignatis suis contra omnes homines imperpetuum per predictum servitium. Hhs testibus, Johanne Slegh, Johanne Blanchefrunt, Rogero de Thorp, Ricardo le carpenter, Rogero le Waide, Henrico le Huser, Radulfo de Monckegate, Rogero de Roudecliff, Ricardo Lamb', Thoma Takel, Roberto Spery, Alano fiho Sampsonis,. Roberto le Tel[ier], Roberto de Merston et ahis. Nicholas Leverun afterwards gave this tenement to the hospital of St. Peter, as "my land in Walmgate which I had by the gift of Margaret,. daughter of Hugh Spuset," ^ In 1 191 the sheriff accounted for 2s. from land in Walmegate, which Hugh de Pusat then held. On 4th November 1217, mandates were directed ^ to the sheriff and reeves of York to give seisin to Hugh de Seleby, mayor of York, of the house, late of Leon the Jew of York, which King John gave to Hugh, 322. Grant by Robert son of Peter to the hospital of St Peter, York, for the soul of Alice his kinswoman and Wulstan, her husband, of land in Walmgate in the parish of St. Margaret, which the same Alice gave to the donor and which the said Wulstan gave her, as his lawful wife, as a free burgage long since purchased and long held by him ; to be held of the hospital by Gunner, daughter of Richard, the donor's uncle, and kinswoman of the said Alice, and by Sigerith daughter of Gunner and her heirs for \2d. yearly and by paying husgable. Chartul. of St, Leonard's, Nero D, iii, f, 199. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis Robertus fihus Petri salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me concessisse et dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et hospitali Sancti Petri Ebora censis, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, terram meam in Welbegate in parochia Sancte Margarete, quam dedit michi Aliz^ consanguinea mea, uxor Wulstani, pro salute anime mee at patris et matris mee et pro anima predicte Aliz et prenominati Wulfstani, qui ei sicut legitime uxori sue prescriptam terram liberam et solutam et quietam a quolibet alio homine dedit tanquam liberum burgagium quod ipsemet Wulfstanus emit et multis annis tenuit donee eam eidem Aliz dedit. Hanc vero terram prefato hospitali ita dedi quod Gunner filia avunculi mei Richardi, cognata scilicet prefate Aliz, et Sigeritha filia ejusdem Gunner et heredes Sigerithe, vel heredes Gunner si Sigeritha filia ejus sine herede decesserit, tenebit in feodo et hereditate antedictam terram cum edificiis ejus de sepedicto hospitali ; reddendo annuatim eidem ' Chartul., f. ig'jd. ' Pipe R., 3 Ric. I. ' R. Litt. Claus., i, 341. YORK CITY : 'WALMGATE, BRETGATE 247 hospitali pro omni servitio duodecim denarios, vi ad Pentecosten et sex ad festum Sancti Martini, excepto husgable, quod pre fate Gunner et Sigeritha et heredes earum singuhs annis adquieta bunt pro prefata terra. Hiis testibus, Matheo persona, Acarisio presbitero, Roberto de SigUlo, Willelmo Punch[ardun,] Adam Samsonis, Rannulfo de Luthe, Thoma fiho Gerardi, Nicholao Mercer, Roberto filio Ailmer, Hugone de Beverlaco, Ricardo fratre War[ini], Adam aurifabro, Thoma fiho Johannis, WiUelmo Eschill, Alano corveis[ore] et Radulfo genero ejus, Suano carretario, GUeberto. 323. Writ of Stephen (to the county court and) to the citizens of York directing that Walter, son of Faganulf the priest, shall hold his churches in York, all the rights belonging thereto, the lands which he holds in burgage and particularly his land behind the monastery of St. Mary, as wholly as he held them in the time of Henry I and Stephen. AprU 1142 ?^ Chartul. of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 3d. S[tephanus] rex Angl[orum] archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciariis et vicecomitibus et baronibus et ministris et civibus Eboraci salutem. Precipio quod iste Walterus fihus Faganulfi presbiteri teneat ecclesias suas in Eboraco et omnes rectitudines suas que illis pertinent et terras suas quas tenet in burgagio, et nominatim terram suam que est retro monasterium Sancte Marie, ita bene et in pace et juste sicut melius illas tenuit tempore Henrici regis et meo postea, ne super hoc inde ei fiat injuria vel contumeha. Teste R[oberto] de Ver ; apud Eboracum. 324. Grant by Walter son of Fagonulf to the abbey of St. Mary, York, of land in Brettegate which he bought of Lescelina, wife of Hervey, and which Simon Sachespe, his nephew, held of him. ^,1145-1155. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. S6d. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Walterus fihus Fagonulfi concessi et dedi abbathie Sancte Marie Eboracensis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, quamdam terram in Brette- gata, quam emi a Lescelina uxori Hervei, quamque Symon Sachespe nepos meus tenuit de me, in feudo et hereditate, pro qua videlicet terra idem Symon et heredes sui reddent singulis annis prefate abbathie dimidiam marcam argenti ad duos terminos, dimidium scilicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium in festo Sancti Martini. Testibus hhs, magistro Suano de hospitah, etc. ^ Cf. Round, Cal of Docs., France, n. 804. 248 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 325. Grant by Savary, abbot of St Mary's, York, to Walter son of Fagnolf to hold for life, of two acres in Fulford, behind the hedges of Brettegate, which William son of Wif formerly held. c. 1150-1161. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 344^, n. 81. Notum sit omnibus legentibus vel audientibus literas has quod €go Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum com muni consUio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Waltero fiho Fagnolfi tenere de nobis in vita sua duas acras terre que pertinent ad Fulford que sunt retro sepes in Brettegate quas WUlelmus fihus Wlfi de nobis tenuit. Reddet autem nobis idem Walterus pro ipsis duabus acris unoquoque anno vj denarios, dimidium videlicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Hoc ei concedimus quamdiu se legaliter habuerit erga nos et bene reddiderit predictum censum. Testibus, Torphino clerico, Daniele coco, WiUelmo de Pontefracto et aliis. 326. Grant by Walter son of Faganulf to the sick and orphans of the hospital of St. Peter, York, of his two churches (near Walmgate). 1155-1165. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. II. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam futuris quam pre sentibus visuris vel audituris hteras has Walterus filius Faganulfi salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me concessisse et dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et infirmis et orphanis hospi talis Sancti Petri Eboracensis duas ecclesias meas in Eboraco in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro salute anime mee et dompni '^ regis et omnium antecessorum et benefactorum meorum, ut simus participes beneficiorum et orationum que in predicta domo hospitali fient imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Roberto decano ecclesie Beati Petri Eboracensis, Hamone cantore, magistro Wydone scolarum, Adam de Tumoure, Alano canonico, Willelmo decano civitatis, Willelmo de Fiskergata, Henrico fratre ejus, Thoma filio Elvive, Hugone filio Oudani. 327. Grant by Walter son of Faganulf to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Bretegate, which Martin holds of him in fee for I m. yearly ; land held of the donor by Hugh Roc from year to year ; land in Walmgate, held of the donor by Thomas son of Hugh in fee for 5^. and i lb. of pepper yearly ; land in Fishergate held by WiUiam Deblel ; and land in the parish of St. Michael » "dopmni"; MS. YORK CITY: FULFORD, WALMGATE 249 (Ousegate), late of Heltusa; also his two churches, namely St. Mary and St. Margaret (Walmgate), founded within his patri mony, which are to be held by Stephen his son, rendering to the hospital i bezant yearly ; after his death, one by William the dean, the other by Thomas the priest (nephew of the grantor), or Ernald his son, if Thomas predecease him, for such yearly pension as may be agreed. 1155-1165. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York; Nero D. iii, f. 11. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Walterus fihus Faganulfi concessi et dedi et presenti carta confirmavi hospitali Sancti Petri Eboracensis, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, terram unam in Bretegate quam Martinus tenet de me in feodo et hereditate pro marca una per annum ; et alteram terram quam Hugo Roc tenet de anno in annum ; et tertiam terram quam Thomas filius Hugonis tenet in Welbeg[ate] in feodo et hereditate pro v solidis et hbra i piperis ; et quartam terram in Fischereg[ate] quam Willelmus Deblel tenuit; et quintam terram in parochia Sancti Michaelis que fuit Heltuse. Dedi etiam et confirmavi eidem hospitali duas ecclesias meas, Sancte Marie et Sancte Margarete, cum terris et omnibus aliis pertinentiis earum, que in patrimonio meo fundate jure patrimonii ad patronatum meum et donationem meam pertinent. Hanc donationem feci eidem hospitali in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro salute anime mee et antecessorum meorum et omnium quibus verbo vel opere deliqui ; et precor quatinus intuitu Dei et timore ejus nemo hanc donationem meam infirmare vel annuUare presumat. Tenebit autem Stephanus filius meus illas ecclesias cum pertinentiis omnibus earum de prefato hospitali pro bizantio uno per annum ; et post Stephanum Willelmus decanus ^ unam et Thomas presbiter, nepos meus, vel Ernaldus filius ejus si Thomas premoriatur, alteram, secundum quod de pensione annua inter eos et prefatum hospitale convenerit, sine hospitalis vel illorum gravamine. Hiis testibus, priore de Sancta Maria, Hamone cantore, Willelmo decano, Roberto Petri, WUlelmo presbitero, Willelmo de Fyskeregate, Reinero de Marisco,^ Thoma presbitero, WUlelmo de Selebi, Simone Sachesp[ee] et Jordano fratre ejus et Hugone, Ernaldo clerico, Pauhno fiho Lamberti. 328. Confirmation by Walter son of Faganulf to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land held of him by Martin the dyer for 15s. and ^ lb. pepper yearly, land late of Huck the priest lying between land given by the said Walter to the hospital of Jerusalem and Turkill's land, land held of the grantor by Hugh ^ Dean of the city ofYork, n. 31.5. ' " Marifio" ; MS. See n. 314. 250 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Palmer upon condition that he and his heirs dwell there and render ^s. and i lb, pepper yearly, land in Fishergate late of GUbert parmenter (lying next land held by Thomas son of Gerard) and held by WiUiam Deblel for i2d. and 4 hens yearly, half a ' land ' which Aldusa gave to the grantor and lying next the land which she gave to the hospital of York, which 'Walter the Webster holds for y. yearly. These he gave for the support and comfort of the sick and orphans of the hospital and for the health of the souls of those whom, either with knowledge or in ignorance, he has wronged, c. 1165, Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York; Nero D, iii, f. 199. Sciant omnes qui viderint et audierint literas has quod ego Walterus filius Faganulfi concessi et dedi et hac carta mea con firmavi infirmis et orphanis hospitalis Sancti Petri Eboracensis terram quam Martinus tinctor tenet de me in feudo et pro qua ipse Martinus reddidit michi quindecim solidos per annum et dimidiam hbram piperis ; et aliam terram que fuit Hucconis presbiteri que est inter terram hospitalis de Jerosolima quam Walterus dedit hospitali de Jerosolima et terram TurkiUi; et tertiam terram quam Hugo Palmer tenet de me tali tenore quod ipse Hugo vel heredes sui debent manere in illam terram reddendo v solidos per annum et unam libram piperis ; et quartam terram in Fyskergata que fuit Gileberti parmentarii,. que est juxta terram quam Thomas filius Gerardi tenet, quam Willelmus Deblel tenet in feodo reddendo duodecim solidos et iiii gallinas per annum ; et dimidiam terram quam Heltus dedit michi Waltero filio Faganulfi, que est proxima terre quam ipsa Heltus dedit predicto hospitali Eboracensi, quam Walterus textor tenet in feudo pro tribus solidis per annum. Has omnes terras dedi et confirmavi predictis infirmis et orphanis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ad sustentationem et solatium eorundem infirmorum, pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum meorum et omnium benefactorum meorum et omnium quibus scienter vel ignoranter forefeci, ut simul mecum sint participes omnium beneficiorum et orationum que fiunt in antedicto hospi tali Eboracensi, tam in vita quam in morte. Hiis testibus : Roberto decano ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis, Hamone cantore, Nicholao de Traili, Hugone Murdac, Geroldo canonico, magistro Wydone scolarum, magistro Alano canonico, Stephano canonico, WUlelmo de Fiskergata, Henrico fratre ejus, WiUelmo de Bretegata, Thoma filio ejus, Hugone fiho Oudan', Thoma filio Alvivie, Girardo filio Collig', Thoma filio ejus, Alano fiho .Rom[und], Thoma filio Herberti, Waltero filio Turgys, Rogero fratre ejus, Gileberto de Notingham. Many of these witnesses were living 1175 to 1185 and' s'ome even later,. but, seeing that the grantor held property in the city in the time of Henry I^ YORK CITY: WALMGATE, BRETGATE 25 1 and having regard to the attestation of Nicholas de Trailli, master Guy of the schools and Hugh son of Audoen, it is not probable that the execution of this confirmation took place later than 1165, At a later date the hospital paid yearly to the canons of Kirkham 3^, for land in Bretgate, which Walter son of Fagenulf had given to the canons.-^ 329. Notitia of a grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to the poor infirm men of the hospital of St, Nicholas outside Walm gate Bar of 12 acres of land, a dwelling and yard, and a certain carucate of land upon Fosse, by Brettegate. c,ii5o-ii6i. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 151, n, 78, Item Ixxviij^ carta et in eodem folio (xij°) est quedam carta per quam Stephanus {sic) abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis cum assensu capituli sui concessit pauperibus infirmis de hospi tali Sancti Nicholai extra Walmegatebarr duodecim acras terre, mansionem et virgultum et quamdam carucatam terre super Fosse juxta Brettegate, etc. The grantor was, I think, undoubtedly Savary, whose name being repre sented in the original charter, and perhaps too on folio 12 of the chartulary, by the initial letter " S," has been wrongly extended to " Stephanus," Abbot Clement gave " to the same brethren two acres of land for a vegetable garden, and again, by another charter,^ the whole land whereon their church with its houses and court was set, two acres of land fora vegetable garden and common in the pasture of Fulford,* 330. Grant by Clement, abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Hugh, nephew of Walter Faghanolf, in fee, of two acres of land, behind the hedges in Brettegate, which belong to Fulford. 1161-1184. Chartul, of St, Mary's York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 343, n. 77, Notum sit omnibus legentibus vel audientibus literas has quod ego Clemens abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Hugoni nepoti Walteri Faghanolf tenere de nobis in feodo et hereditate duas acras terre que pertinent ad Fulford que sunt . retro sepes in Brettegate, quas prefatus Walterus tenuit de nobis. Reddent autem tam idem Hugo quam heredes sui singulis annis ecclesie nostre pro iUis duabus acris vj denarios in festo Sancti Martini. Hoc eis concedimus quamdiu se legahter erga nos habuerint et predictum censum bene reddiderint. Testibus hhs, Jocehno capellano, Adam de Rotomago, Roberto filio Wlfi, Turgisio de cellario et multis aliis. 1 Chartul. of Kirkham, ff. 9, 10, 2 chartul,, f, iji, n, 80, ^ z'^,, n, 81. * Robert de Longo Campo, abbot of St. Mary's, augmented these gifts ; ib,, 11.79. ' 252 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS (k) Fishergate 331 . Grant by Robert de Percy, son of Picot, to the monks of Whitby of a house with a toft in Fishergate, near All Saints' church, (yield ing) i6d. yearly, saving the tenure of dame Goda. 1148-1170. Chartul. of Whitby, f. i6d. Pd. in Chartul, n. 67. Omnibus fidelibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis Rodbertus de Perci filius Picott salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam unam domum meam cum tofta pertinente in Fiskere- gate in Eboraco juxta ecclesiam Omnium Sanctorum, videlicet xvj denarios per annum, salva tenura domine Gode que in ea est et suorum heredum, ita quod ipsa non possit eandem terram ahcui donare vel vendere vel inwagiare sine licentia domini abbatis de Wyteby et ejusdem loci capituli. Hujus donationis hii sunt testes, Radulfus presbiter de Wyteby et Rogerus presbiter, Vivianus pres biter de Ugalbardeby, Nicolaus diaconus, Walterus diaconus et alii. 332. Confirmation by Roger de Mowbray, with the consent of Nigel his son and heir, to the hospital of St, Peter, York, of a toft with a court in Fishergate given to the hospital by Gynabois. 1155-1165. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. 120. Notum sit archiepiscopo Eboracensi et decano et capitulo Sancti Petri omnibusque sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presenti bus quam futuris quod ego Rogerus de Molbray do et concedo et hac carta mea confirmo Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Sancti Petri toftum cum virgulto que dedit eis Gynabois in Fyscaragata in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, solutam et quietam ab omni humano servitio ; et hoc pro anima patris mei et matris mee et pro meipso et pro heredibus meis. Cujus rei hii sunt testes, Nigellus filius meus et heres, qui presens fuit et hoc concessit ; Nicholaus capellanus, Rogerus de Cundi, Oliver de Buci, Walterus de Bueri, Rogerus de Flammavilla, Herbertus de Morvilla, Hugo Malabissa, Walterus de la Rivera, Walterus de Carlatuna, Robertus de Daivila, Radulfus de Bellun, Willelmus filius Wuer,^ Willelmus filius Wualonis, Hamo Beler, WiUelmo de Crokaslai, Aschatillus hostiarius. 333. Grant by Bertram de Bulmer to WiUiam Blund of Fishergate of a messuage next the land of Holy Trinity in Fishergate, to hold in free burgage for \2d. yearly. 1 163-1166. From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, 1. 113. Bertramus de Bulemer omnibus amicis suis et hominibus Francis et Anglis hanc cartam audientibus et videntibus presenti- ^ alias Guher. YORK CITY; FISHERGATE 253 bus et futuris, salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse WiUelmo Albo de Fiskergata unam mansuram terre que est proxima terre Sancte Trinitatis in Fiskergata, tenendam de me et heredibus meis ipsi et heredibus suis in feudo et hereditate, in franco burgagio, libere et quiete et integre et honorifice, cum omnibus libertatibus et hberis con suetudinibus ; reddendo annuatim mihi et heredibus meis ipse et heredes sui xii denarios. Teste, Ernisio priore de Marton, Symone canonico de Kirkeham, KeteUo presbitero de Sancto Martino, Bernardo clerico, Ranulfo vicecomite Ebor[aci], Herveio de GlanviU', Rogero de Bavent, David regis lardinario, Thoma de ultra Usam, Petro Basset, Eudone de Lucelles, Willelmo Haget, Gileberto de Notingham, Gileberto de Midelton, Laurentio [de] Heslarton, Hereberto de Fossegata, Duningo, Gamello mer catore, Roberto Plente, Ricardo albo de Walbegata, Willelmo de Sexdecim Vallibus, [ ] de Sancto Dionisio, Benedicto fiho Reineri, Ernisio de ultra Usam, Normanno Multun, Stephano de Adheling- torp, Rocelino de Fuleford', Waltero filio Turgisii, Rogero Britone, Roaldo coco, Matheo de Pontech[ardun], Benedicto clerico, Willelmo filio Brien', qui hanc cartam scripsit, et aliis pluribus. Sketch of the seal : "on horseback, no sword, red seal." This charter, with a valuable body of witnesses, was executed between Michaelmas 1163, when Bertram resigned office as sheriff in favour of Ranulf de Glanvill, and Bertram's death in the first half of the year 1166. On 2nd March 1201, John granted letters of simple protection to the canons of Fishergate in 'V'ork.^ 334. Grant by John de Plaiz to John, son of Thurstan the moneyer, of a messuage in Fishergate for 12^. yearly, and confirmation of the gift by Masey de Curcy, William de Plaiz and Robert de Bayeux, 1160-1175. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 120. Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas istas quod ego Johannes de Pleiz dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi Johanni fiho Turstini monatarii et heredibus suis unum mes- suagium terre in Fyskargata, tenendum in feodo et hereditate de , me et heredibus meis hbere et quiete, reddendo michi et heredibus meis annuatim duodecim denarios pro omni servitio, scilicet yi denarios ad Pentecosten et vi denarios ad festum Sancti Martini. Et ego Maci de Curci et ego WiUelmus de Pleiz et ego Robertus de Baius, sigilhs nostris appendentibus, concessimus et confirma mus istam donationem quam Johannes de Pleiz prenominatus predicto Johanni filio Turstini fecit, salvo servitio nostro. Hiis testibus, Ernisio presbitero, WiUelmo TiUemire juniore, Roberto 1 R. Chart., 102. 2 54 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS filio Wlsi, Ricardo de Fulfordia fiho Siwardi, Thoma de Ettona, Jurdano de Rafnastorp', Adam TUlemire, Adam filio Turstini monatarii, Matheo fiho Ulfi monatarii, Thoma fiho Ernisii mona tarii, Willelmo aurifabro fiho Eskilli, Sampsone aurifabro filio Gamehi, Reginaldo tinctore, Huberto monatario, Edwardo mona- tario, Gregorio aurifabro de Pontefracto et multis ahis. Curcy, Plaiz and Bayeux, who confirmed this gift, were the representa tives of the heirs general of Ralph de Roilly. See a charter of Newton by Wintringham (Paynel of Drax), Two moneyers of York and the sons of three others, and three goldsmiths, appear among the attestants. 335. Grant by Henry II to Ranulf de'GlanvUl of land with houses in York, which Walter son of Daniel held of thei grantor for 6s. yearly and which the said Walter forfeited for the murder of his wife, whereof he was attainted in the king's court at York by duel; pardon also to the said Ranulf of those 6s. yearly, 1179. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. 4d. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, mini stris et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis .totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea confir masse Rann[ulfo] de Glanwilla terram cum domibus quam Walterus filius Daniel de me tenuit in Eboraco pro vi solidis per annum, quam idem Walterus forisfecit pro murdro uxoris sue, unde ataintus fuit in curia mea per duellum apud Eboracum. Perdonavi etiam eidem Rannulfo illos vi solidos per annum. Et concessi eidem Rannulfo terram illam cum domibus, tenendam de me et heredibus meis sibi et heredibus suis in feudo et hereditate. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod prenominatus Rannulfus et heredes sui post eum habeant et teneant de me et heredibus meis prefatam terram cum domibus bene et in pace, libere et quiete, integre et plenarie et honorifice, cum omnibus pertinenths suis et cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis. Testibus, G[alfrido] ^ Eliensi et J[ohanne] Norwicensi episcopis ; Rogero le Bigot, Reinaldo^ de Curtenai, Thoma Basset, Willelmo de Lanvalle, WiUelmo de Breuse, Willelmo de Bendeng[es], Radulfo fiho Stephani camerario, Eustachio fratre ejus, Thoma filio Bern[ardi], apud Wintoniam. The date of this grant can be fixed with accuracy at or just before Michaelmas 1179, because at the following Michaelmas (1180), Ranulf de Glanvill, being then sheriff of York, claimed allowance ..." in terris datis MS, * "Beinero"; ib. YORK CITY: FISHERGATE 255 Randulfo de Glanvill vj,s. de terra que fuit Walteri filii Daniehs," ^ That is to say, the yearly farm of 6s. from Walter's tenement, now Ranulf s, having ceased upon the grant by the crown to Ranulf, he deducts this sum from the total farm of York and Yorkshire receivable from him at the Exchequer 12 months after the grant, and so yearly afterwards. It is interesting to note that there is evidence of Henry having been at Win chester not long after his visit to Canterbury on 23rd August 1179, when he accompanied Louis VII, Philip of Flanders, and others on a visit to the shrine of Thomas a Becket,^ 336. Grant by Ranulf de" Glanvill to William de Fiskergate of the land with houses in York, which Walter son of Daniel had held of the king for 6s. yearly, but forfeited for the murder of his wife, whereof he was attainted in the king's court by duel at York ; which tenement the king gave to the grantor and whereof the king pardoned the grantor the said rent; to hold for 13^. yearly. 1179-1185. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f, I30d. Rannulfus de Glanvilla omnibus hominibus et amicis suis, clericis et laicis, Francis et Anghs, tam presentibus quam futuris, salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac carta mea con firmasse Willelmo de Fyskergate terram cum domibus quam Walterus fihus Danielis de domino rege tenuit in Eboraco pro vi solidis per annum, quam dominus rex mihi dedit ; et quam idem Walterus forisfecit per murdrum uxoris sue, unde ateintus fuit in curia domini regis per duellum apud Eboracum, unde dominus rex predictos sex solidos per annum mihi perdonavit. Et concessi eidem Willelmo et heredibus suis prenominatam terram cum domibus, tenendam de me et heredibus meis in feodo et hereditate pro xhi denariis inde annuatim michi vel heredibus meis ad festum Sancti Martini pro omni servitio red- dendis. Quare volo et concedo quod predictus Willelmus et heredes sui post eum habeant et teneant de me et heredibus meis in feodo et hereditate prenominatam terram cum domibus bene et in pace et quiete, integre et honorifice et plenarie cum omnibus pertinenths suis et cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus ad eam pertinentibus et per prenominatum servitium. Testibus, Johanne filio domini regis, Regin[aldo] de Curten[ai], Thoma Basset, Gilberto de ColeviUa, Gerardo de GlanvUla,^ Phihppo de Wirecestria, Alard filio WiUelmi, Thoma de Tantona, GUberto de Thorne, Rogero de Muneden', Silvestro marescaUo, Roberto de Aubeni, Rogero de Kerdestona et Hugone fratre suo, Roberto Pycot, Alano de Val[oniis], Nicholao de Heuet, Philippo filio Roberti. 1 Pipe /i'.'26 Hen, II, 62, ' Eyton, Itin. of Hen. II, 228. » "GalviUa"; MS, 256 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 337. Confirmation by Ranulf de GlanviU, for the health of the soul of Berta his wife and for the health of William de Fiskergate, of the gift made by the said William to the church of St. Leonard and the brethren there of the house late of Walter son of Daniel in York, which the king gave to the grantor and he to the said William. 11 79-1 185. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, Nero D. iii, f. i3od. Universis sancte matris ecclesie fihis tam presentibus quam futuris Rannulfus de Glanvilla salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse, pro salute anime mee et Berte sponse mee et omnium successorum et antecessorum meorum et pro salute Willelmi de Fyskergate, donationem quam idem Willelmus de Fyskergate fecit Deo et ecclesie Sancti Leonardi et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus de domo que fuit Walteri filii Danielis in Eboraco, quam dominus rex mihi dedit et quam ego dedi prefato Willelmo. Et concedo quod prefata ecclesia Sancti Leonardi et fratres ibidem Deo servientes eandem domum cum omnibus ad eam pertinentibus habeant bene et in pace, libere et quiete, integre et honorifice, cum omnibus libertati bus et liberis consuetudinibus suis, sicut liberam et puram et per petuam elemosinam. Testibus, Osberto de Glanvilla, Willelmo de Albavilla, Gerardo de Glanvilla,^ Huberto Walteri, WiUelmo filio Hervei, Reinero de Waxtanesham, Conono filio Elie, Rannulfo de Gedding, Theodbald de Valeines, Stephano de Gla[n]villa, Johanne Gla[n]villa, Henrico de Flegg', Nicholao pincerna, Ran nulfo et Willelmo capellanis, Rannulfo clerico, Ricardo Adron. Hubert Walter was not yet dean of York. There was quite a family gathering when this grant was made and attested. Theobald de Valoignes, lord of Parham, was father-in-law of Ranulf de Glanvill and of Hervey Walter, father of Hubert, Osbert is said to have been son of Ranulf de Glanvill, and Gerard, Stephen and John are said to have been Ranulfs brothers," William de Auberville is said to have married Matilda, daughter of Ranulf de GlanviU.' Reiner de Waxtanesham was deputy sheriff of York under Ranulf and a prominent figure in the county during the last half of the younger Henry's reign. Some of the witnesses of this charter attested that of Ranulf de GlanviU founding the priory of Leystone in 1182.* 338. Confirmation by Henry II to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of the gift of a stone-built house in York, late of Walter Daniel, which he lost by felony in the king's court, and which the grantor gave to Ranulf de"' GlanviU who gave it to William de Fiskergate and he to the said hospital. 11 79-1 188. Chartul. of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. 4. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum, dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum^ archiepiscopis, episcopis, ^ "GalviUa"; MS. ^ Records of the Ho. of Glanville, \^^-^g. ^ ii., I7g. * Mon. Angl, vi, 880^, n. 4, ' "Andegavie" ; Cal Chart. R., ii, 439. YORK CITY: FISHERGATE, FULFORD 257- abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis me conces sisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse hospitali Beati Petri in Eboraco donationem domus lapidee in Eboraco eum perti nentiis suis que fuit Walteri Daniel, quam perdidit per feloniam in curia mea, quam dedi Ranulfo de Glanvilla ^ pro servitio suo,, qyam idem Ranulfus dedit Willelmo de Fiscergate et quam ipse Willelmus eidem hospitali dedit. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod fratres in predicto hospitali commorantes habeant et teneant predictam domum cum pertinentiis suis in Eboraco bene et in pace, libere et quiete, integre et plenarie et honorifice,. in omnibus rebus et cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis con suetudinibus suis, sicut carta donatoris testatur. Teste Ran nulfo * de Glanv[illa],^ apud Wintoniam. 339. A confirmation similar to the last. 1186-1187. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. 3d. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis,. abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et fidehbus suis salutem. Sciatis me con cessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse hospitali Beati Petri in Eboraco donationem domus lapidee in Eboraco, cum pertin entiis suis, que fuit Walteri Daniell : quam perdidit per feloniam in curia mea; quam dedi Rannulfo^ de GlanvUla pro servitio suo ; quam idem Rann[ulfus] dedit Willelmo de Fiscergate, et quam ipse Willelmus eidem hospitali dedit. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod fratres in predicto hospitali commorantes. habeant et teneant predictam domum cum pertinenths suis in Eboraco bene et in pace, libere et quiete, integre et honorifice et plenarie, in pura et perpetua elemosina, in omnibus rebus et cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis. Testibus, Rann[ulfo] de GlanviUa, Huberto decano Eboracensi, Hugone de Morewih,* Hugone Bard[ulf], dapiferis; WillelmO' Wavassore, apud Wintoniam. (/) Fulford 340. Grant by Geoffrey, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Geoffrey de Deighton in fee of three bovates of land in Over Fulford for 3 shillings rent. 1122-^.1137. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 344^, n. 82. Galfridus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis omnibus legentibus et audientibus literas has salutem. Sciatis quod ego I " Glannere " ; Cal Chart. R., ii, 439. " " Rainero " ; MS. ' "Rainero"; ib. * rectius "Morewich," R •258 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS concessi Goffrido de Dictuna et heredibus suis cum communi assensu et consilio totius capituli nostri perpetualiter in feodo ¦et hereditate iij bovatas terre in Ulteriori Fulford pro tribus solidis per annum ad duos terminos, dimidium videlicet ad Pente costen et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Hoc concedimus -ei quamdiu poterit gwarantire nobis terram de Dictuna quam tenemus de eo et de ejus elemosina et quamdiu ipse acquietabit predictam terram de omni servitio, sicut dicit ejus breve quod habemus de eo, preter temanatala. 341. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Robert, brother of Hugh the chamberlain, in fee, of 1 carucate of land in Fulford, which Stephen, son of Ralph the forester, formerly held. (:,ii5o-ii6i. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f, 344, n, 79, Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum com muni consiho et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Roberto fratri Hugonis camerarii et heredibus suis in feodo et hereditate libere et quiete tenere de nobis unam carucatam terre quam Stephanus fihus Radulfi forestarii de nobis tenuit in Fulford et eam coram multis testibus liberam et quietam nobis reddidit, •quia injuste eam tenuit sine hereditate preter unum toftum quem in manu sua retinuit ; reddent autem nobis idem Robertus et heredes sui pro eadem terra singulis annis viij solidos, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini ; sed illud autem sciendum est quod predicto Roberto et heredibus suis iUam terram warantizabimus quantum poterimus contra omnes homines. Hoc ei concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et bene reddiderint predictum censum. Quod si aliquo modo con tigerit ut prefatam terram amittamus, non dabimus eis escambium. Testibus hiis, Roberto fiho Godrici et Serlone Brun et Suardo de Fulford et Thoma et Roberto ejus[dem] ville et Daniele coco •et Pagano dispensatore et Galfrido portario et Thoma Gahen et Edwino Buzavaunt et Adam de Danecastre et Roberto fratre ejus et multis aliis. 342. Grant by abbot Clement to Henry, brother of WUliam de Fissher- gate, in fee, of a toft and a croft in Fulford. 1161-1184. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 344, n. 78, Sciant omnes qui audierint vel viderint literas has quod ego Clemens abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Henrico fratri WUlelmi de Fisshergate tenere de nobis in feodo et hereditate libere et quiete in Fulford unum toftum et unum croftum cum YORK CITY: FULFORD 259 prato adjacente, quam tenuram Gilbertus molendinarius de nobis tenuit. Reddent vero nobis tam idem Henricus quam heredes sui pro eadem tenura tres solidos ad duos terminos, dimidium in festo Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Hoc eis con cedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et prescriptam pensionem bene reddiderint. Si vero contigerit eos prefatam tenuram vi vel ratione amittere, non dabimus eis escambium. Testibus hiis, Joscelino capellano, Gervasio constabulario, Gaufrido portario, Adam de Sixendale, Willelmo de Fiskergate, Willelmo de Elmeswell, Rodberto de Argentom, GUberto de Notingham, Ricardo fabro. 343. Grant by Clement, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Marmaduke Darel, in fee, of a carucate of land in Fulford for 8 shillings rent. 1170-1184. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 344^, n, 83. Notum sit omnibus audientibus vel videntibus literas has quod ego C[lemens] abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis cum communi consiho et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Mar- minduco Darel et heredibus suis tenere de nobis in feodo et hereditate libere et quiete unam carucatam terre in Fulford cum toftis et croftis et pratis et pascuis et omnibus divisis cum quibus predictam carucatam terre tenuit antequam hec carta facta esset. Reddent autem nobis tam Marminduc quam heredes sui singulis annis pro eadem terra octo solidos, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium in festo Sancti Martini. Hoc eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et prescriptam pensionem bene reddiderint. Si vero contigerit eos prefatam terram vi vel ratione amittere, non dabimus eis escambium. Testibus hhs, Adam Luvel, Willelmo de Bretegate et Thoma filio ejus, Willelmo clerico de TUmyre, Gervasio constabulario, Adam de Sixtendale, Gaufrido de Thornton, Gaufrido portario, Turgisio dispensatore, Alano de Elmeswell et ahis multis. 344. Grant by Clement, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to WiUiam de Brettegate in fee of i| acre and J perch lying in Fulford, near the city of York, which he previously held of their men of Fulford. 1161-1184. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 3441/, u, 84. Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus hteras has quod ego Clemens abbas ecclesie Beate Marie Eboracensis cum com muni consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Willelmo de Brettegate tenere de nobis in feodo et hereditate unam acram terre et dimidiam et quartam partem unius perce ; que terra est de campo de Fulford et jacet prope civitatem Eboraci, quam 260 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS videlicet terram antea tenuerat de hominibus nostris de Fulford. Reddet autem tam ipse quam heredes sui ecclesie nostre annuatim- pro eadem terra duos solidos, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium in festo Beati Martini. Hoc eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et prescriptum censum bene reddiderint. Si vero forte contigerit eos vi vel ratione memoratam terram amittere, non dabimus eis escambium. Testibus hiis, Jocelino capellano, Waltero nepote abbatis, Galfrido portario, Gervasio constabulario, Turgisio de cellario, Thoma clerico de Fulford. {m) Supplementary 345, — Grant by John, prior, and the convent of Hexham to WUliam» chaplain of Geoffrey, archbishop of York, of a messuage in Goodramgate in York, to hold for $s. yearly. 1191-1194. From the ong. penes Dean and Chap., York. Pd. in Memorials of Hex ham, ii, 88, Johannes prior et conventus Haugustaldensis ecclesie om nibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis tam presentibus quam futuris salutem, Universitati vestre notum fieri volumus nos dedisse et concessisse et presenti carta nostra confirmasse Willelmo, capellano domini G[alfridi] Eboracensis archiepiscopi, fratri nostro et heredibus suis, videlicet quos heredes constituerit, unam mansuram terre quam habemus in Eboraco in vico qui vocatur Gudherunegata in feodo et jure hereditario de nobis tenendam pro tribus solidis annuatim reddendis, liberam et quietam ab omni alio servitio et consuetudine nos contingente. Reddet vero dimidium trium solidorum ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Quisquis autem heredum suorum hanc terram tenuerit fidehtatem ecclesie nostre et nobis faciet. Hiis testibus : magistro Simone de Apulia cancellario Eboracensi, Willelmo archidiacono Notingahamie, Petro de Ros archidiacono Carliolensi, magistro Erardo, magistro Lisiardo canonicis Eboracensibus ; magistro Rogero Arundel canonico Suell[ensi], Alano capellano, Radulpho de Wigethot canonicis de Ripum; magistro Johanne filio Otui, Nigello clerico, Benedicto capellano, Rogero de Bavent senescallo archiepiscopi, Radulfo de Wellewic, Hugone Gernagot, Ricardo de Wivill, Ricardo de Luterinton, Ricardo de Hudeleston, Henrico de Muhaut militibus ; et multis aliis clericis et laicis. A fragment of the conventual seal. Richard, prior of Hexham, records among the benefactions made to the monastery : " Et Sunnulfus presbyter unum mansum in Eboraco." ^ Long after the above grant, namely by charter dated in the chapter at Hexham, 26 January i456[-57], Thomas Farrour, prior of St. Andrew's, Hexham, — , — .4 ^ Memor. of Hexham, i, 59, YORK CITY: GOODRAMGATE, MICKLEGATE 261 canon of St. Peter's, York, and prebendary of Salton, and his convent granted with the consent of the archbishop, dean and chapter of York to the supervisor and priests, having chantries in the cathedral church of York, and usually named "persones in y= Kyrk of York" of the college of St. William, then newly founded in the said church, all that house, tenement and plat belonging and annexed to his prebend of Salton with the gardens and buildings situate between the houses of the prebend of Langtoft ofi the west and (those of the prebend) of Husthwaite and the tenements of the vicars choral on the east side, and extending in length from the lane leading from the minster to the king's street of Gotheromgate on the south in front, and to the king's street of Uggleford on the north side behind ; to hold by rendering 40s. yearly.^ Consideration of the body to whom this tenement was granted and of the description of the position of the tenement leads one to believe that the messuage represented what is now the site of St. William's College and the property to the north, abutting upon Ogleforth. The licence issued by Henry VI on 11 March 1455, to found a college for the priests having chantries in the Minster (who had to inhabit the houses of laymen with wives in default of any proper accommodation), mentions that the college is to be founded in a house belonging and annexed to the canonry and prebend which the prior of Hexham holds in the cathedral church of York, in honour of St. William, sometime archbishop of York ; and that the supervisor and chantry priests may alternatively acquire in mortmain land and rent to the value of 10 m. a year, to recompense the dean and chapter and the prior and convent of Hexham for the said house, and to defray the charges of repairs." 346. Writ of Stephen to archbishop Thurstan, the burgesses (of York), and ministers of Yorkshire, notifying them that he has acquitted the monks of Marmoutier of i8d. yearly which they lused to give for husgable, their curtilage, and tofts (in York). "3S-"40- Patent R., 4 Edw. lY, pt, ii, m. 12. Pd. in Cal Pat. R., 1461-1467, p. 375. S[tephanus] rex Anglorum Thurstino archiepiscopo et justi ciariis et vicecomitibus et baronibus et burgensibus et fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eboraciscira salutem. Sciatis quia concedo Sancte Trinitati et monachis de Majori Monasterio quo que anno quietos decem et octo denarios quos dabant per annutri de gablo et curtUlagio suo et de toftis suis. Teste Roberto de Veer, apud Eboracum. 34'7. Grant by Stephen to the monks of Holy Trinity, York, of th6 chapel which Roger the priest founded at the stone cross outside the western gate (Micklegate) of the city (of York) and the lands thereto belonging. 1135-1154. Patent R„ 4 Edw. iv, pt. ii, m. 12. Pd. in Cal Pat. R., 1461-1467, p. 375- S[tephanus] rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciariis et baronibus et vicecomitibus et ministris et civibus 1 Memor. of Hexham, ii, 152. From the Dean and Chapter's Reg. of Confirma tions, p. 252. * Cal. Pdt. R., 1452-1461, p. 218. 262 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Eboraci et omnibus fidehbus suis de Eboracisira salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis Eboracensis et monachis ejusdem ecclesie in perpetuam elemo sinam capellam illam quam Rogerus presbiter fundavit ad crucem lapideam extra portam occidentalem civitatis cum terris et aliis pertinentiis ejusdem capelle. Quare volo et precipio quod ecclesia predicta et monachi capellam illam cum pertinentiis ejus bene et in pace et libere et quiete teneant solutam et quietam [ab] omni seculari exactione et servitio, ea conditione quod faciant sine intermissione ibi fieri divinum officium. Testibus: Ricardo de Canvill et Rogero de Buissei, apud Oxeneford. This foundation was afterwards known as the hospital of St. Thomas for the sick poor outside Micklegate Bar, It was still standing when Drake wrote his history of York,^ He describes the building as standing on the east side of a lane anciently called Beggar-gate Lane and fronting to the high street near the bar on the north. It was afterwards transferred to the fraternity or guild of Corpus Christi." 348. Notification by Stephen to the citizens and ministers of York of his gift to the chapel of St. James outside the city gate, and the clergy thereof of the land upon which the thieves' gaUows used to stand, being of his demesne. ^,1150-1154, Patent R,, 4 Edw, lY, pt, ii, m, 12, Pd, in Cal Pal R., 1461-1467, P- 375- S[tephanus] rex Anglorum justiciariis, vicecomitibus et civibus et ministris Eboraci salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse in perpetuam ^ elemosinam Deo et capelle Sancti Jacobi que est extra portam civitatis et clericis ibidem Deo servientibus terram illam in qua furce latronum stare soient, que* est de dominio meo. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta capella et clerici terram iham bene et in pace et quiete teneant sicut elemosinam meam. Testibus : Radulpho de Haia et AschiU Brun et Brun ^ filio suo et Hugone filio Emme et Hugone filio Roberti, apud Eboracum. The chapel of St. James stood on the south side of the Tadcaster road, a short distance outside Micklegate Bar, nearly opposite St. Katherine's hospital, and a little to the north-east of the Mount. It was probably given to Marmoutier by Ralph Paynel.lthe founder of Holy Trinity," whose gift included the land of Holy Trinity church outside the gate of Michelith (Mickle-gate) on the western side of the city.' The site of the thieves' gallows may well have been on the Mount, and adjoining to the premises of St. James's chapel. ' op- "'¦> 246- " Skaife, Guild of Corpus Christi (Surtees Soc), 2i;o. » "imperpetuam"; MS, • "qui"; j*. " " Erun " ; «'*. Perhaps " Ernui " intended. • Mon. Angl, iv, 682*. t Cal Pat. R., 1461-1467, p. 376. YORK CITY: MICKLEGATE, THE WEAYERS 26j:, 349. Grant by Henry II to the weavers of the city of York, of what ever fee they be, of their guild, and the customs and liberties which belong to their craft as other ci^tizens have in his other English cities, so that they only shall make cloths, tunics or rays in aU Yorkshire, saving themselves in York, or others of the same craft in Beverley, Kirkby (Moorside?), Malton, Thirsk, and Scarborough, and in his other demesne boroughs; for which they shall render ^^lo yearly at the Exchequer. At Pickering, 1163. Patent R,, 20 Edw, III, pt. iii, m. 19. Pd. in Cal Pat. R., 1345-1348,. p. 199. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi, abbatibus,. baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus ministris suis totius Eboracen[sis]sire et prepositis et civibus de Eboraco salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse textoribus Eboraci in civitate Eboraci, cujuscunque feudi sint,. gildam suam et consuetudines et libertates que ad officium suum pertinent, sicut aliqui civium meorum melius et liberius eas habent in aliis civitatibus meis Anglicis, ita quod nullus preter eos faciat pannos, tunicos vel reatos in tota Eboracen[sis]sira nisi ipsi in Eboraco vel alii ejusdem officii in Beverlesa et Kerlceby et Maltona et Tresch et Scardeburcha et aliis dominicis meis burgis. Et propter hanc libertatem x libras michi reddere debent annuatim ad scaccarium meum. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicti textores Eboracenses habeant gildam et predictas consuetudines et libertates suas bene et in pace, libere et quiete. et honorifice, sicut melius et liberius habentur in ahis civitatibus meis Anglicis. Et prohibeo ne quis super hec eisdem aliquam injuriam faciat super x libras forisfacture. Testibus : Rogero archiepiscopo Eboracensi, Nicholao de Sigillo, Nicholao de Treilli, Adamjde Jernemue, magistro Radulfo de Tamew[urtha], Willelmo. comite de Albamara, Ricardo de Luceio, Willelmo de Brahosa, Roberto de Stutevilla, Rogero fratre suo, Willelmo de Perci, Hugone de Morevilla, Waltero de Amundevilla, Ranulpho vice comite de Notingehamsira, apud Picheringe. In the sheriff's roll for Michaelmas 1 165 occurs the first recorded pay ment of .£ 10 by the weavers of York for one whole year.^ There is evidence that Henry spent a few days hunting in the forests of Yorkshire in 1163, lipon which occasion the king probably viewed the work then in progress at Scarborough Castle.^ Ranulf son of Ingram was sheriff of Nottingham and Derby from 11 54 to Michaelmas 1165. 1 Pipe R., 1 1 Hen. II, 46. ^ ib., g Hen, IL 58- IV.— ST. MARY'S ABBEY, YORK 350. Confirmation by William II to abbot Stephen and the monastery of St. Mary, York, of the church and site of the monastery outside the city of 'York, from Galmonhou to the mid-stream of Ouse with the onset of a mill, and their possessions to be held in frank almoign with the same laws and customs which the church of St. Peter of York or that of St. John of Beverley has j further confirmation of the gifts of William I, Count Alan of Brittany, Berenger de Toeny, Hugh son of Baldric, Osbert de Arches, Odo the crossbowman, Gilbert de Gant, William de Estois and Ilbert de Lascy. 1088-1093. Chartul, of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib., Manchester), vol. ii, f. 207. Patent Roll, 35 Edw. I, m. 41 ; Charter Roll, 1 Edw. II, m. 5 ; Mon. Angl, iii, 547. Willelmus Anglorum rex archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, justiciariis et omnibus hominibus suis et ministris per Angliam salutem. Sciatis quod ego Willelmus Anglorum rex, filius Willelmi Anglorum regis et Normannorum duels, pro salute anime mee, pro salute quoque animarum Edwardi regis et Willelmi regis patris mei matrisque mee Matildis regine, necnon pro statu regni mei, consilio et assensu Eboracensis archiepiscopi qui aliquando inde movit questionem, autorizo Sancte Marie Eboracensis cenobh ecclesiam et situm loci ipsius cenobii quantum est de extra civi tatem a Galmou usque ad filum aque Usie cum sede molendini, et confirmo et concedo in puram elemosinam et dono Stephano abbati et successoribus ejus et predicto cenobio terras, ecclesias, decimas, silvas, plana, stagna, molendina et alias possessiones suas possidendas liberas et quietas ab omni terreno servitio in perpetuam possessionem, cum eisdem legibus et libertatibus et dignitatibus et consuetudinibus quas habet ecclesia Sancti Petri Eboracensis vel ecclesia Sancti Johannis Beverlacensis aut sicut aliqua ecclesia in tota Anglia magis est libera sit et hec libera et omnes terre ad eam pertinentes quas nunc habet vel quas ration abiliter adquirere poterit, unde quedam hie subscribuntur. Willelmus itaque pater meus dedit abbatie supradicte in Apelton iiij carucatas terre, in Normaneby iij, in Spantona ij, in Lesting- ham iij, in Eboraco ecclesiam Sancti Michaelis et sex mansftras terre et quod Hernegrimus monachus tenuit, hoc est Paines Thorp et quicquam habuit in Kyrkeby et in Hunkelbi et in Eboraco duas 264 ST. MARY'S, YORK 265 mansuras tefre et ecclesiam Sancti Salvatoris. Ego quoque ex aUgmento doni mei addidi in Grimeston iiij carucatas terre et dimidiam. Comes vero Alanus, post me et pattern meum hujus abbatie inceptor et institutor, dedit ecclesiam Sancti Olavi in qua capud abbatie in honorem Sancte Marie mehus constitutum est et burgum in quo ecclesia sita est a Galmou versus Cliftonam et versus aquam, novem carrucatas terre in Cliftona et dimidiam et villam de Overtona ; in Hoilandia ecclesiam Sancti Botulfi et quod ei pertinet et unam carrucatam terre et sedem molendini ; ecclesias Gillinge et Catrice et decimas de dominio castellarie sue ; Beren- gerus de Todeni dedit in Lestingham unam carrucatam terre, in Spantona sex, in Mispertona Kirkeby viij carrucatas ^ et dimidiam, in Dalby iij, in Scakelden sex bovatas, in Lindeshei unam carru catam terre et in Binne broke ecclesiam et iiij'''' acras; Hugo Baldrici fihus in Hotona viij carrucatas terre, in Normaneby iij, in Mispertona iij ; Osber[tus] ^ de Archis in Popeltona iiij carrucatas terre, in Apeltona iij et sedem molendini, in Hessai ij et dimidiam ; Odo balistarius in Grimistona hij°'' carrucatas terre et dimidiam ; GiUebertus de Gant in Fereby x bovatas ; W. de Scois ecclesiam et unam carrucatam terre in Banham ; Ilbertus de Laci in Strettona et in Gereford v carrucatas terre et dimidiam et ecclesiam. Omnes iste terre vel quas imposterum rationabihter adquirere poterit predicta abbatia vel maneria vel celle vel que cunque possessiones sint quiete de placitis et quetelis et murdro et latrocinio et scutagid'et geldis et Danegeldis et hidaghs et de operationibus casteUorum et pontium et parcorum et de ferdwyta. Concedo insuper eidem abbatie pacis fracturam et pugnam in domo factam et domus invasionem et omnes assultus hotnitium suorum, et soc et sac et tol et' tem et infangenthefe et utfangen- thefe ; concedo insuper ut post obitum abbatis ejusdem ecclesie €x eadem congfegatione eligatur alius ; et si vicecomites vel ministri eorum habent querelam contra homines Sancte Marie dicant abbati Eboraci et statuta die veniant ad hostium Sancte Marie et ibi habeant rectum de omnibus querehs, et non eant homines Sancte Marie nee ire cogantur ad comitatus vel schiras -Vfel tridings vel wapentacs vel huddrez. Testibus, comite Alano, MUone Crispin. Some of the Conqueror's gifts to St, Mary's abbey were made before the Domesday survey was taken ; possibly the whole of them. By an over sight the fee or land of the abbot of York was not entered in the Survey, but iri the table of the holders of land, the fourth name is "Abbatis de Eboraco,"' provmgthat it was intended to enter in the Survey the "land of the abbot of 'Ydrk," Possibly the clerks, who suinmafised the returns received from the wapentake and hundred courts, had seen no writ or precept of the king, confirming his gifts, and were in doubt whether to ' Add " terre" ; Mon. Angl ^ Mon. Angl ' Dom. Bk., f. 2981^. 266 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS enter the subject of the king's alms as " Terra Regis " or " Terra abbatis de Eboraco," Consequently the only estate, which formed part of the king's alms and is entered in the Survey, is a manor in Normanby, assessed at 3 carucates of land, which Gamel had held T. R. E. In spite of this omission, by no means the only or the most important one in the Survey, we find in the Summary, which was drawn up possibly a year or more after the completion of the Survey, the following entries : Die Wapentac* In Lestingham abbas ij carucatas ; ibidem B. Todeni j caru* am. In Baschebi [in Spaunton or Lastingham] Rex j carucatam. In Apeltun Abbas ij carucatas. oatam Maneshou Wapentac In Cherchebi et alia Cherchebi B. Todeni et abbas de eo vij carucatas. In Spantune B. Todeni et abbas de eo vj carucatas et dimidiam ; ibidem Rex et abbas de eo j carucatam. In Apeltun abbas de Rege ij carucatas. In Normanebi Rex iij carucatas; ibidem abbas de rege iij carucatas. BoLESFORD Wapentac In Dalbi B. [Todeni] et abbas de eo iij carucatas. These particulars show that lo carucates of the king's land and l6J carucates of the land of Berenger de Toeny had been bestowed upon the monastery before the end of the year 1085, and that 2 carucates in Spaunton and Lastingham, of the king's land, and in Kirkby Misperton i^ carucate and in Scackleton 6 bovates, of the land of Berenger de Toeny, either had not yet been bestowed or were intentionally assigned to the king and Berenger for want of evidence of any gift in alms affecting them. William II gave 2 manors in Hanging Grimston, which Godrida and Auduid had held T. R. E., and which Osward and Rodmund held at the date of the Survey, of which the assessment was wrongly returned as 4 carucates, then waste, but correctly in the Summary as 4^ carucates.'' The gifts of Hernegrim, or Arnegrim, are interesting as being those of an Englishman who had retained the land held in King Edward's days and had given it to St. Mary's, soon after the Survey was made, when he became a monk of the nascent abbey. His lands were thus described in the Survey : Terra Regis Manor. In Huntindune [Huntington] Fredgist and Arnegrim' 2 carucates and 6 bovates for geld, 3 Manors. In Cherchebi [Kirkby Underdale] 3 thegns 4 caru cates and 2 bovates for geld. 4 Manors, In Torpe [Painsthorpe] 4 thegns 4 carucates for geld. 1 Dom. Bk., f, 380^ ; V. C. H. Yorks., ii, 310, etc. ' ib., iii, 287, ' ib., ii, 202, 205, ST. MARY'S, YORK 26/ Land of the King's Thegns 2 Manors,! In Chirchebi [Kirkby Underdale] Haregrin 6 bovates and Siward i carucate^ of land for geld, . , , The same have it yet. Manor. In Thorp [Painsthorpe] Aregrin I carucate of land for geld . . . The same has it From the Summary we learn that the king had 6 carucates in Kirkby Underdale and 5 carucates in Painsthorpe, where G. Maminot also had i carucate. In Uncleby Turchil had held 2 carucates T.R.E., and 4 carucates were soc of Berenger de Toeny's manor of Buckton. Perhaps Hernegrim was a sochman of this manor. It is impossible to assign a precise date to this charter, but it is obvious that it was issued immediately after the accession of Rufus in 1087, because it records only those gifts in alms which were made at or immediately after the consecration of the church of St. Mary at Galmanhow. In any case it was issued before the death of count Alan Niger, which event is attributed to the year 1093, and possibly before that of Count Alan Rufus, which is attributed to the summer of 1089.^ According to the chronicler of St. Mary's, archbishop Thomas I laid claim to 4 acres of land (probably in Bootham), which count Alan had given to the monks, upon which to erect their offices, in the year 1088 ; and during the same year count Alan proved his right to it in the King's court. Afterwards, at a council held at Gloucester at Christmas in 1093 or 1094, the king gave to the archbishop the church of St. Stephen in York, in exchange for these 4 acres of land. The witnesses to this gift, which must have been recorded in a charter which the chronicler had seen, were A:nselm, archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas I archbishop ofYork, 'William bishop of Durham, Robert of Chester, Robert of Hereford, Osmund of Sahsbury, WalcheKn of Winchester, Maurice of London, Herbert of Thetford, John of Somerset, Gundulf of Rochester, Robert of Lincoln, Hervey of St. David, Ralph of Chichester, bishops, Thurstan of Glaston bury, Gilbert of Westminster, WiUiam of Cerne, Ingulf of Croyland, Reginald of Abingdon, Godfrey of Malmesbury, Serlo of Gloucester, Walter of Evesham, abbots, Hugh earl of Montgomery, Ernulf his son, Bernard de Neufmarch^, Norman de Arecy, Durand the archdeacon, Hugh dean of York, Gilbert the chaplain of archbishop Thomas, and Osmund sewer of the same.* This charter was issued during the period December 1093- June 1095. In. consideration of the withdrawal by the archbishop and canons of St Peter's of their claim to this land, which, it seems likely, was then built upon and so was valuable, abbot Stephen and his convent gave them a carucate of land in Clifton and another in Huntington. The claim is incidentaUy mentioned in the charter of William 1 1, printed above, which was therefore issued after the matter first came before the King's court in 1088.. A council said to have been held at York, in that year,^ may have been the occasion of the issue of the king's confirmation. The original was inspected and, by reason of its age and the fragile state of the seal appended to it, exemplified by Edward I,, on i January 1307, at'Lanercost. ' V. C. H. Yorks., ii. 287. This entry follows that of the 2 manors in Hanging Grimston which William II gave to St. Mary's. ' An interlineation. ' Gale, Reg. Honor. Richmond, vii, * Mon. Angl, iii, 546. ' ^ ii-, S4(>i. 268 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 351. Writ of Henry I to Osbert the sheriff and the barons of York shire notifying them of his grant to Stephen, abbot of York, of the custody of the king's forest in the abbot's land, i loo-i i lo. Patent R., 20 Rich. II, pt. ii, m. 16; 12 Heri. VI, pt. ii, m. 34. Pd. in Cal Pat. R., 1396-1399, p. 75 ; 1 429-1436, p. 362. Henricus rex Anglorum Os[berto] vicecomiti et baronibus de Everwicescira Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis quod concedo Stephano abbati de Eboraco custodiam forestarum mearum de tota terra sua et defendo forestariis meis ne se inde intromittant. Teste E[udone] dapifero, apud Westmonasterium in Natali Domini. Henry was abroad at Christmas 1106 and 11 11. Abbot Stephen died in 1 1 12. The date of this writ lies therefore during the period iioo-iiio. The custody of the king's forest extended over the lands of St. Mary's abbey in the wapentakes of Ryedale and Pickering Lithe, and presumably over part of the forest of Galtres. 352. Precept of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff (of York), directing that the abbot and monks of St. Mary's, York, shall hold in peace their land and woodland from the water of Dove to the water of Seven, as they held them before the region was forest, that his foresters shall not interfere there ; grant also that the abbot and his successors shall have the forestry and shall cause hart and hind, wild boar and hawk to be preserved to the king's use. 1100-1113. Original charter formerly in the possession of the Dean and Chapter, bundle 9, n, 3. Pd, in Drake, Eboracum, 607, Henricus rex Anglorum Osberto vicecomiti et omnibus baro nibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eboraciscira salutem. Precipio quod abbas et monachi de Eboraco teneant bene et in pace et honorifice totum boscum suum et totam terram suam ab aqua Duve usque ad aquam que appellatur Sivena, sicut uncquam mehus tenuerunt antequam foresta fuit, et defendo forestariis meis ne se intromittant. Concedo etiam ipsi abbati et suc cessoribus ejus totam forestariam meam et faciat custodiri ad opus meum tam cervum [quam] cervam, porcum et aucipitrem in [eadem terra], ^ Teste Eudone dapifero, apud Westmona sterium in festo Domini. This writ was issued on Christmas Day at Westminster, during the period IIOO to 11 13, It is interesting as showing that the forest of Picker^ mg had been afforested before the gi-ant of this charter. The substance of the writ, except the grant of forestry, or office of forester of fee between Dove and Seven, was confirmed by Henry II, Richard I, and John. ^ Cf. Cal. Chart. R., iii, p, 119, ST. MARY'S, YORK 269 353. Grant by Henry I to the abbot of St. Mary's, York, of the tithe of his venison of Yorkshire, in flesh and hides by whomsoever taken, and that his larderers shall deliver it in full and his sheriff of York shall see that the monks get it without let or hindrance. 1100-1118. Chartul. of St. Mary's (John Rylands Lib.), f. 177^, n, 2. Pd. in Mon.. Angl, iii, 560*. Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et vice comiti et omnibus ministris et baronibus Deuerwik'schira Francis. et Anghs salutem. Concedo Deo et Sancte Marie et abbati abbatie Sancte Marie de Eboraco imperpetuum habere totam decimam totius venationis mee de Euerwikschira, in carne scihcet et coriis, quicunque capiat, et lardenarii mei eis liberent totam et vicecomes meus de Euerwik' videat ut sine labore et molestia semper habeant predicti monachi. Testibus, Unfr[edo] Byng'" capellano et Eud[one] dapifero, apud Pikering'. There is no other record of any visit of Henry I to Pickering, although it is, reasoijable enough to suppose that he may have visited the royal manor in i;hat place, when in the northern parts, for the sake of the chase. The name of the first witness is unintelligible. Possibly Humphrey Bigot and Gilbert the chaplain are meant. 354. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of St, Mary's, York, of the gifts made by William I, Wilham II, Henry I, Alan Niger and Stephen, counts of Brittany, Odo count of Aumale, Berenger de Toeny, Hugh son of Baldric, Osbern de Arches, Odo the Crossbowman, Gilbert de Gant, Gilbert Tison, Ilbert de Lascy, Robert de Stutevill, William Peverel of Dover, Robert de L'Isle and Albreda his wife, Ralph Paynel, Ivo de Vesey, Peter de Ros,, Geoffrey Bainard, Guy de BaUiol, Nigel Fossard, Robert de Brus, Ivo Taillebois and others. 1156-1157. Brit. Mus,, Harl, MSS, 236, {.6b; Charter Roll, i Edw, II, m, 5, Also in part in Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), vol. ii,, f. zo8d. Pd, in Mon. Angl, iii, 548, Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum omnibus archiepiscopis, epi scopis, comitibus, abbatibus et omnibus baronibus et justiciariis,. vicecomitibus et ministris suis et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis per Angliam salutem. Sciatis quod ego Henricus rex Anglorum pro salute anime mee et pro salute animarum Henrici regis avi mei et Willelmi regis proavi mei et Willelmi regis, secundi filii ejus et pro redemptione animarum patris et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum necnon pro statu regni mei concedo et dono in puram elemosinam Savarico abbati et suc cessoribus ejus et abbatie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus terras, ecclesias, decimas, silvas, plana^ 270 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS stagna, molendina et alias possessiones possidendas hberas et quietas ab omni terreno servitio in perpetuam possessionem cum soch et sach et tol et theam et infangenthiefe, cum eisdem legibus et dignitatibus et consuetudinibus quas habet ecclesia Sancti Petri Eboracensis vel ecclesia Sancti Johannis Beverlacensis, et nominatim ut quando Eboraci scira fuerit summonita ire in exercitum regis tunc inveniet predicta abbatia unum hominem tantum in exercitu regis cum vexiUo Sancte Marie sicut faeiunt supradicte ecclesie, et ne homines Sancte Marie eant ad sciras vel tridings vel wapentacs vel huiidrez, nee etiam pro vicecomiti bus vel ministris eorum, set si vicecomites vel ministri eorum habent querelam contra homines Sancte Marie dicant abbati et statuto die veniant in curiam Sancte Marie et ibi habeant rectum de capitali placito suo et Sancta Maria habeat quicquid pertinet ad curiam suam, et ne alicujus heres vel successor querat rela- vamentum vel aliquod dominium preter orationes et preces et elemosinam anime sue de beneficiis et elemosinis quas aliquis dedit predicte abbatie que subscribuntur hie. Willelmus^ ita que proavus meus rex Anglorum dedit abbatie supradicte in Apeltona hijo"" carucatas terre, in Normanneby iij, in Spantona ij, in Lestingham iij, in Eboraco ecclesiam Sancti Michaehs et quatuor mansuras terre et hoc quod Hernegrinus monachus tenuit, hoc est iiij™ carucatas terre et vj bovatas et in Eboraco duas mansuras terre et ecclesiam Sancti Salvatoris, et in Hunting- tuna unam carucatam terre et ad Muncabrigge j carucatam terre. Willelmus quoque rex filius ejus,^ qui etiam abbatiam illam in loco ubi modo sita est propria manu fundavit, dedit in Grimestona iiij°'^ carucatas terre et dimidiam et villam de Helmeswella. Henricus^ vero rex avus meus dedit Usefleth et quicquid ei pertinet et hoc quod est inter Usefleth et Aereminne et in Aldaneby quantum habuit. Alanus comes Rufus* ecclesiam Sancti (Dlavi et burgum in quo ecclesia sita est, ubi a WiUelmo rege abbatia competentius fundata est quam apud Lestingaham fuit, et in Hoilanda ecclesiam Sancti Botulfi et quod ei pertinet et j carucatam terre in Scirebec et sedem molendini et ecclesiam Katrici et ecclesiam de Richemunt et capellam de castello et decimas de dominio castellarie sue quam tenet in Eboraci scira preter partem ecclesiarum, necnon etiam dedit tertiam partem 'decimarum hominum suorum de illis terris quas sub eo tenent in predicta castellaria. Alanus comes Niger * ecclesiam de GhiUinga et unam carucatam terre et quicquid eidem ecclesie pertinet et decimam suam de Bassingburg et in Heselinghefeld ' duas hidas terre et in Sceltona ij carucatas terre. Stephanus comes Fulefordam cum tota soca sua et Fostunam et Hiepetunam et ^ No charter of the Conqueror to the monastery has been preserved. " No, 350. 3 No_ 47o_ ' His charter has not been preserved, ^ ^^ Camb. ST. MARY'S, YORK 27 1 Chedestorp et in Ascric ^ ij carucatas terre, in Acastra v bovatas terre, in alia Fuleforda xj bovatas terre, in Tornietun ij carucatas terre, in Flaxtuna xij bovatas terre, in Buleforda iij carucatas terre, in Alwaldetorp j carucatam terre. Odo comes 2 et Stephanus filius ejus manerium Horneshai et ecclesiam ejusdem ville et maram ejus piscariam et Torp ibi juxta. Berengerus de Todenei in Lestingaham j carucatam terre, in Spantona vj, in Kircabi- mispertun viij'o et dimidiam, in Dalebi iij, in Scacheldena vj bovatas terre, in Lindesi in Bec^ j carucatam terre, in Binnebroke* quater xx acras terre. Hugo Baldrici fihus in Hotuna viij'o carucatas terre, in Normaneby iij carucatas terre et in Kircabi Mispertun iij. Osbernus de Arches in Popeltuna iij carucatas terre et dimidiam, in Apeltona iij et sedem molendini,^ in Helleseia ij carucatas terre et dimidiam, in Eboraco ij mansuras terre. Odo bahstarius ® in Grimestona iiij°'' carucatas et dimidiam et decimas suas de Scarpinbec et de Buggatorp. GUebertus de Gaunt in Feribi x bovatas terre. Gilebertus Tisun ' in Ructorp iij parucatas terre. Alanus comes ^ cellam de Romburg cum pertinenths suis. Normannus de Areci in Brunnum * iij caru catas terre. Lewinus monachus^" in Japum xhij^™ bovatas terre, in Eboraco j mansuram terre. Wlstanus presbiter ^^ in Cauuda j bovatam terre. WiUelmus de Hescois ^^ ecclesiam de Banaham et j carucatam terre cum ecclesia de Wilwebi et decimis de domimis. Ostred ^^ in Mideltona j carucatam terre, in Die j carucatam terre. Bareth fihus Karli ^* in Semara j carucatam terre. Ilbertus de Laci in Strattona et in Gereford ^^ v carucatas terre et dimidiam et ecclesiam que in eadem terra de Gereford sita est. Odo. camerarius ^^ iiij carucatas terre in Langatorp et j in Fingala. Dunewaldus ^' dimidiam carucatam terre in Risewic. Bardulf^* ecclesiam de Patricbruntun et j carucatam terre et ecclesiam de Raveneswad et j carucatam terre. Hervi Mersc et '' Escrick. ^ See Holderness fee. ' Holbeach, co. Line, * co. Line, * The ¦ remainder of this charter in the chartulary now in the John Rylands Library, Manchester, has been lost. ' See Chauncy fee. ' See Tison fee. ' Given by Alan earl of Richmond in the time of Everard bishop of Norwich, 1137-1145 ; Mon. Angl, iii, 612. ' Burnham in Thornton, co. Line. " The count of Mortain had 2 messuages in York of Leuing the priest ; Dom. Bk., 298. ^^ Ulstan the priest had 7 bovates in Coltun, which Osbern de Arches obtained, and land in Yapham and otiier places ; Dom. Bk., passim. '^^ Apparently the tenant of Roger Bigod in Banningham and 'Wilby, co, Norfolk ; V. C. H. Norf, ii, io6^, 159, " Uctred held " Diche " jointly with Gospatric T, R, E,, and Uctred son of Ulf held the manor of Middleton Tyas under count Alan in 1086, " Carle held the manor of Seamer, near Scarborough, T. R, E, He or his son became the tenant of 'William de Percy, '^ Apparently the land held T, R, E. by Ernui in those places, " Of Richmond, " Donewald held the manor of Clifton-upon-Ure of count Alan at the Survey, ^' His charter has not been preserved. 272 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Fled.^ Wimarus dapifer ^ capellam Sancti Martini de Richemunt et j carucatam terre et in Edelingetorp iiij°'' carucatas terre et ecclesiam de Tornetuna et dimidiam carucatam terre et in Forseta j carucatam terre et in Scottuna hij carucatas terre et decimam suam de Wicra.* Robertus de Stutavilla* in Edehngatorp j carucatam terre, in Haretona xij carucatas terre et decimas de dominio suo de Cucawald et Hovingeham et Kirkabi et Butrecram et Scraingeham et Langatuna et j bovatam terre in quacunque villa, in Cucawald autem duas. Robertus de Maisnil et Robertus de StutavUla viij carucatas terre in Mituna et Robertus de Maisnil in Suttona * xij bovatas terre. GofFridus Murdac * in eadem villa xij bovatas terre. Colemannus ' ij carucatas terre in Knapetona. Enisant Musard* ecclesiam de Croft et quartam partem ejusdem ville, scihcet^ quatuor carucatas terre. Willel mus de la Mare j carucatam terre in Danebi ; ^^ Hardewin des Eschalers in Smithetuna iiij carucatas terre et ecclesiam ejusdem ville, et Bernal ^^ carucatam terre in eadem villa. Hernegrimus monachus ^^ Kircabi in Hundolvesdala et ecclesiam ejusdem ville. Berengerus de Todenai ^* ix acras terre et dimidiam in Finmara et iiij carucatas terre in HunchUebi et decimam suam de Daltona et juxta Cheremunt ^* dimidiam carucatam terre. WUlelmus Pevrel ^* viij carucatas terre in Rudestain. Hugo ^* xij bovatas terre in Scamestun ; Robertus de Insula ^' et uxor ejus Albreda in eadem vUla alias xij bovatas terre. Walding ^^ j carucatam terre ^ Count Alan had a berewick in Fleet which belonged to his manor of Holbeach - and Whaplode, co. Line, " See Richmond fee, ' 'Wicken, co, Camb, " Until Tinchebrai Robert de Stutevill held in chief, possibly by feoffment of 'William II, the lands which Hugh son of Baldric had held until circa 1087 in these and some other places, Hoveden, i, 163 ; iv, 117, ' Foul Sutton, near Stamford Bridge, " In the Lindsey Survey (11 15-18) we find Geoffrey Murdac holding in chief 2 manors in Kettleby-Thorpe, co. Line, (Torp) of 10 bovates and a berewick of those manors in Bigby (Bechebi) of 5^ bovates which " Gilbert " had held of Hugh son of Baldric at the Survey. ' Held by /Elwin T, R, E, and at the tirae of the Survey, when he held them of Osbern de Arches, and a sochman, perhaps Coleman, held them of .lElewin, ' See Richmond fee, ' " et " in MS, '" Little Danby, which was confirmed by count Stephen, It was probably represented in the Survey by i car. in " Ascam," in Thornton Steward, which was soc of East Witton. " Bernulf? Possibly a descendant of Malgrim the English tenant of both Great and Little Smeaton. ^^ His gift was confirmed by "William II. '' His second gift, made subsequent to the confirmation charter of William II. Fimmer, where the monastery had a large estate, may have been included in Friday thorpe at the Survey ; but Berenger had no interest in that township. As there is no other gift of land in Fimmer to St, Mary's recorded, perhaps carucatas should be read for acras. The land in Uncleby belonged to the socage of Berenger's manor of Buckton. The land in North Dalton had belonged to Berenger's father, Robert de Thoeny. ^* Perhaps Kirmond-le-Mire, co. Line, " No, 452. 16 See Bjgod fee, i' a, " Sproxton was held of the Ros fee by serjeanty. It is therefore possible that Walding was the person who had three messuages in the city of York. ST. MARY'S, YORK 273 in Sproxtona. Radulfus Painel vj carucatas terre in Javvarda.i Anfredus de Canci ^ iiij carucatas terre in Sixtenedale. Forno » iij carucatas terre et j bovatam in Milhngtona et in Hugeth ecclesiam et decimam suam et terram ecclesie et vij bovatas terre in Howald. Gilbertus* ij carucatas terre in Folcwarethorp. Rogerus Houetel in Gartuna dimidiam carucatam terre et x acras et decimam suam. Robertus de Vezci ^ ij bovatas terre in Feribi. Ivo de Vezci ij carucatas terre in GUhnga Ridale ; * Petrus de Ros ij carucatas terre in eadem villa et ecclesiam ejusdem viUe. Hunfredus' j carucatam terre in Wattona. Rogerus de Sumeri^ dimidiam hidam terre in Hesehngafeld et ecclesiam et decimam suam ; Seffredus ix acras in eadem. Goffridus Bainard * ecclesiam de Burtuna et ecclesias et terras que ad eam pertinent, id est [de] Arpham et de Foxhola et de Butrawic et decimam suam de Burtuna. With de Bailliol ^^ ecclesiam et j carucatam terre in Stocaleia et ecclesiam de Staintuna et ij bovatas terre et ecclesiam de Gainefford cum suis pertinentiis. Robertus de Musters ^^ iiij carucatas et ecclesiam de Brinningatun. Ribald iiij carucatas terre in eadem villa et aliquas mansuras juxta Richemunt. Nigellus Fossard ecclesiam Sancte Crucis in Eboraco et ecclesiam de Donecastre et quicquid ei pertinet et xvj mansuras terre in eadem villa et j carucatam terre in Knemundas- hale et v bovatas ad Moras ^^ et j carucatam terre in Wirmeswrthe et in Cottingwie ij carucatas et ecclesiam de Hotuna et j carucatam terre et in Tornetuna iij carucatas terre et ecclesiam de Baigtuna et j carucatam terre et decimas suas et in Donecastre et circa Donecastre decimam suam et in Karetorp iiij carucatas terre. 1 Hawold in Huggate, sometimes called Howald, adjoining the grange of North Dalton. Here the king had 5 car. and the archbishop i car. ^ See Chauncy fee. ' Forne son of Sigulf, ancestor of Greystoke. He obtained the land of Ingrede and Baret in Huggate and Hawold. His land in Millington had belonged T. R. E, to the soc of Pocklington, * Gilbert Tison, The place is Foggathorpe, ° See Yescy fee, * In Gilling in Ryedale Orm and Barch had each a manor of 4 carucates of land. The land of Orm was given to Ralph de Mortemer, and that of Barch to Hugh son of Baldric, The land given to St. Mary's was of the fee of Mortemer. The tenure by Ivo de Vesey of one moiety was probably by marriage with a kinswoman of Ralph de Mortemer. ' Hunfrid or Humphrey held land in Houghton of Gilbert Tison and 2 car. in Stillingfleet of Erneis de Burun. He seems to have acquired Turchil's land in Watton and Houghton. * " Robert" was the tenant of count Alan in Haslingfield, co. Camb., Dom. Bk., ig4b. ' See Brus fee. 1° Guy de Balliol, lord of Barnard Castle and Stokesley in Cleveland, brother of Hugh and uncle of Bernard, was enfeoffed of Stokesley by Williara it and lived until after 1112. See the charter of Bernard de Balliol, below. '1 He is named in the Survey as tenant under count Alan of the manors of Kirklington, Yarnwick, " Brennigston " named above, now Burneston and its five members. '^ i.e. in Marr. S 2 74 E.-^RLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Gilbertus Tisun ij bovatas terre in Heluiglei.^ Robertus Ande- gavensis ^ decimam suam in Hesel et j bovatam terre. Gocehnus j carucatam terre in Watsanda, in Eboraco iiij mansuras terre, in Lincolnia viij mansuras, in Hundolvesdale iiij carucatas et dimidiam. Gamel Grimessuna x bovatas terre in Kircabi.' Willelmus episcopus Dunelmensis j carucatam terre in Rouda- cliva. Ulf Fornessuna* j carucatam terre in Scerpingbec, in Hoceswella ecclesiam et j carucatam terre. Alwredus iiij bovatas terre in Wintringtuna et Rompharus ^ vij bovatas terre et x bovatas de saca regis pro quibus debent reddi unoquoque anno xv solidi et nichil omnino aliud sed quietas haberi ; Rompharus in Osolvebi iiij bovatas, in Osegotabi iiij bovatas terre. Picotus * in Lincolnia ecclesiam Sancti Petri. Normannus ' unam culturam terre juxta Lincolniam. Wigotus ^ totam terram quam habuit in Eboraco in Usegata. Robertus de Brus Appeltonam ' et quod ad idem manerium pertinet et Hornebi et totam illam terram que est inter predictum manerium et regiam viam per quam itur de Eboraco Dunelmum, que terra fuit de manerio quod Middeltuna vocatur, et in Sundarlandawic ij carucatas terre et j molendinum. Wigan de Hornebi ^^ ecclesiam ejusdem ville et j carucatam terre. Bertramus de Verduna ^^ ecclesiam et ij hidas in Bosewrde, et Robertus de Brideshala^^ ecclesiam ejusdem vUle et quod ei pertinet et ij carucatas terre in Stiresbi. Ivo Talebois ^ iij caru catas terre in Claxtona et ecclesiam de Kircabi Stephan et iij carucatas terre et decimam suam, in Wintonia ij bovatas terre et 1 West and Kirk-Ella. 2 See Tison fee. ' This may be Kirkby Underdale, formerly Kirkby in Hundolvesdale, and Grim father of Gamel one of the 3 thegns who held 3 manors here T. R, E, * Orm, Forne and Garae, or Garael, held the lands in and around Skirpenbeck which Odo the crossbowman obtained before the Survey was made. Game liad als.o a manor in East Hawkswell, or Hauxwell, in Richmondshire, Thus we have pre sumptive evidence that Game and Forne were kinsmen and that Ulf son of Forne was heir to both, ° See the confirmation charter of William II. ° Colswain had 36 houses and 2 churches outside the city of Lincoln at the Survey, Picot son of Colswain was doubtless the donor named here ; cf. Mon. Angl., vi, 1273, ' Possibly Norman, son of Siward the priest, named in the Survey of the city of Lincoln and in Mon. Angl, vi, 1272, n, xiii. ' Wigot was sheriff of Lincoln after 11 15, His lands are described in the Lindsey Survey. ' Orm's manor of Appleton-upon-Wiske was given to Robert de Brus by 'William II with two carucates in Hornby, a place not named in the Survey of the King's land, but included in Gospatric's manor of " Middeltun," where there was a church ; Dom. Bk., 330, " See Richmond fee, 1^ Bertram de Yerdon seems to have held office as a minister in co. York of 'William II in 1099 and iioo, but there is no evidence, that he served as sheriff; Mon. Angl, i, 241b. He gave to St. Mary's the church of Bosworth, co. Leic. 12 His gift of the church of Birdsall proves that he held a considerable part of that viu under Nigel Fossard, who had 12 car. there. He also held these 2 car. in Stearsby of Nigel Fossard, as of the escheated fee of the count of Mortain, whose tenement in this vill is only recorded in the summary of the Survey. ^' See Mowbray fee. ST. MARY'S, YORK 275 decimas suas et ecclesias de Kircabi Kendala et de Hevresham et de Kircabi Lauenesdala et terras que ad easdem ecclesias pertinent et viUam que vocatur Hotunariof et ecclesiam de Bethum et terram ejus que vocatur Haverberc et ecclesiam de Burtuna cum suis pertinentiis et j carucatam terre, et ecclesiam de Chpeham et j carucatam terre. WUlelmus Asketilli filius j molendinum juxta Binnebrok. Colegrim ij carucatas terre et dimidiam in Bletona ^ et ij molendina ; Alanus de Crount dimidiam carucatam terre in eadem villa; Walterus Daincurt ecclesiam ejusdem vUle et iij carucatas terre et dimidiam et ij molendina et decimas suas de Hanewrda et de Blancaneia et de Corebi et de Cotes et de Turgaston et de Grenebi et de Hicalinga et de Knapetorp et de Ocartuna ; Matildis uxor ejus j carucatam terre f- 104, Pd. in Chartul., n. 241. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis ad quos littere iste per- -venerint Alanus Buscel, filius Alani Buscel, salutem in Domino. Noverit universitas vestra quod ego Alanus Buscel concessi et hac carta confirmavi ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et per petuam elemosinam Ulam dimidiam carucatam in Hotuna quam Aza fihus Wimundi tenuit de patre meo cum communi pastura et cum communibus aisiamentis in bosco, in piano et in mora. Hanc autem prenominatam dimidiam carucatam terre cum ecclesia de Hotuna et omnibus pertinentiis suis, et cum Westcrofth, et cum heremitorio quod est juxta illud, predicte ecclesie de Wytebi concessi et presenti carta mea confirmavi in perpetuam elemosi nam, ita libere et quiete et plene modis omnibus sicut continetur in cartis patris mei Alani Buscel quas inde habent predicti monachi de Wytebi, pro anima mea et pro animabus patris et matris mee et uxoris mee et heredum meorum et omnium parentum meorum. Hiis testibus : Thoma capellano, Mauritio capeUano, Gaufrido Bardh, Johanne Arundel, Rogero de Hugelbardbi, et aliis. Thomas and Maurice, chaplains of Whitby, attest charters of the time of abbot Peter (i 182-1206). Roger son of Ralph de Ugglebarnby attests charters of the same period. Alan Buscel was living in 1202, when WiUiam, son of Rabel remised to him the right in 10s. of rent from the miU of Ebberston, and in 2s. of rent in Hutton BusheU, for which Alan gave William ^ carucate in Sherburn (E. R.),' In 1208 Richard le Bret obtained from Alan Buscel 1 bovate of 2 bovates in Hutton, which he had acknow ledged to be the right of Alan.* 379. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Whitby of the church of Hutton (Bushell) with -J carucate, besides the land belonging to the church; Westcroft by the Derwent and the hermitage of Westcroft, as in the charter of Alan Buscel ; the '- Whitby Chartul., n. 241. ^ Yorks. Fines, i, n. 3611 ^ Pipe R,, 9 John, ' Yorhs. Fines, n. 121, * ib., n, 361, CROWN DEMESNE: HUTTON, ELLERBURN 297 church of Barmston, whereof they have the charter of Alan de Monceaux; the church of Sutton(-upon-Derwent), whereof they have the charter of Robert de Percy; the church of Shngsby, whereof they have the charter of Robert Chambord ; and the church of Crosby Ravensworth in Westmorland, 1172-1179. Chartul. of Whitby, f. 5irf; Add, MS, 4715, f, 156^, Pd, in Chartul., n, 194, Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum, dux Normannorum [et Aquitanorum], comes Andegavorum, archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, fore stariis et omnibus balivis et fidelibus suis salutem. Sciatis me •concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hilde de Wyteby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in perpetuam et liberam et quietam elemosinam, ecclesiam de Hotona in Pikringlith cura pertinentiis suis et, excepta ^ terra pertinente ad eandem ecclesiam in eadem predicta villa de Hotona, dimidiam carucatam terre liberam et quietam ab ' omni servitio et exactione seculari sicut continetur in carta Alani Busceir ; et terram de Westcroft juxta Derewentam et heremi- torium juxta Westcroft sicut continetur in carta Alani Buscell' quam inde habent predicti monachi. Preterea concessi et confirmavi prenominatis monachis de Wyteby ecclesiam de Bernestuna cum pertinentiis suis unde predicti monachi habent ¦cartam Alani de Muncell[is], et ecclesiam de Quenersuttun cum pertinentiis suis unde habent cartam Roberti de Perci, et ecclesiam de Slengesby cum pertinentiis suis sicut continetur in ¦carta Roberti Chambart, et in Westmerlandia ecclesiam de Crosseby Ravenswart cum pertinentiis suis in puram, perpetuam •et liberam elemosinam. Teste Willelmo comite Albemarlie, apud Notincham. •380. Writ of Henry II to Robert, dean, and the chapter of St. Peter's, York, directing that the brethren of the hospital of St, Peter (York), shaU hold in peace 6 bovates in Ellerburn and 4 bovates in Farmanby, which Norman Buscel and Osbert his brother gave them. 1155-1167. Chartul, of St. Leonard's, York ; Nero D. iii, f. 4d. H[eni-icus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum R[oberto] decano et toti •capitulo Sancti Petri salutem. Precipio quod fratres de hospitali Sancti Petri teneant in pace et juste et libere vi bovatas terre •de Alrebrune et hh bovatas in Farmanby quas Normannus Biusselus eis dedit, sicut Osbertus frater suus eis concessit et ' " cum " ; Add, MS. 4715. f- I56(^. 298 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS abjuravit. Nee inde super hoc injuste ponantur in placito. Quod nisi feceritis justiciarii de Eboracensi scira faciant fieri. Teste R[oberto] episcopo Lincolniensi, apud Notingham. The socage of Pickering comprised lands in AUerston, Kingthorpe, Ellerburn, Farmanby, Ebberston, West Ayton, and Foul Bridge, besides lands in Lockton and AUerston, and the manor of Foul Bridge, which were given to the Templars, The manor of Foul Bridge was given by Hugh Bigod, earl of Norfolk, with the consent of Henry 11,"^ Sir Nicholas de Hastinges was the donor of 6 bovates in AUerston, with tofts and crofts for the support of a chaplain serving at the chapel of Foul Bridge,^ Henry III gave the castle and manor of Pickering with the forest and the above socage, also lands in Scalby, to Edmund of Lancaster,' The gift of 6 bovates in EUerburn to the hospital of St Peter, York, was made before 1148, 381, Grant by Baldwin de Wicham, Hugh son of Hugh, Roger son of Roger, Robert son of WiUiam and Ralph Buscel to Eustace de "Yescy of turbary in Ruston called Ludeparc in consideration of the sum of ^s. and for id. yearly to each of the grantors and their respective heirs. ^,1190-1199, Bodl, Lib,, Oxon, ; Yorks, ch,, n. 285, Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Balde- winus de Wicham et ego Hugo filius Hugonis et ego Rogerus filius Rogeri et ego Robertus fihus Willelmi et ego Radulfus Buscell dedimus et concessimus et hac presenti carta nostra confirmavimus Eustachio de Vesey et heredibus suis quamdam turbariam in territorio de Rostona que vocatur Ludeparc, pro quinque solidis datis pre manibus ; tenendam et habendam sibi et heredibus suis de nobis et heredibus nostris libere et quiete,. reddendo annuatim unicuique nostrum et heredum nostrorum unum denarium ad Pasca pro omnibus serviths et exactionibus secularibus. Et sciendum est quod predictus Eustachius de Vesci et heredes sui habebunt liberum introitum et exitum ad predictam turbariam, scUicet septem perticarum in latitudine et triginta perticarum in longitudine, qui fuit Ricardi servientis, sine impedimento nostrum et heredum nostrorum. Hiis testibus, Warino de Vesey, Ada de Karleolo, Gileberto de Atona, Johanne de Atona, Rogerio de Kap[toft], Eudone de Kard[oil], Roberto Magnovilain, Baldwino de Alvestain, Alano Buscell', Thoma le Latimer, Alano Malekake, Gervasio de Preston, Waltero de Perci et pluribus ahis. Five seals are still attached to the charter. Ruston belonged to the socage of Falsgrave, the donors named in this charter being sochmen of that soc, or of Pickering. Ralph Buscel was 1 Mon. Angl., vi, 836, ^ ib. ' Cal. Inq. p. m., vii, 56. CROWN DEMESNE: RUSTON, WYKEHAM 299 amerced by the justices in 1211,1 j^g ^^g ^ landowner in Wykeham; probably the grantor of the succeeding charter, and possibly grandson of Norman or Osbert Buscel, previously named, Baldwin de Wicham may have been son of Theobald, son of Uvieth, and the witness who attests a subsequent charter of Theobald to the nuns of Wykeham as " Baldwin son of Theobald," 382, Confirmation by Ralph Buscel of Wykeham, son of Berlet, to the nuns of St, Mary of Wykeham of those parcels of land and meadow within his court and park and without, which Berlet, his mother, and Reginald, his brother, gave to them out of 11 bovates of their inheritance (in Wykeham?); also of certain parcels which Anketin Norrais gave by the advice of Juliana, his wife, and which the grantor will warrant to the nuns, or in default wiU give them an exchange in 3 bovates which he holds in demesne, 1185-1211, From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw, MS. vii, f, 29o5, Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus quam futuris Radulfus Bucel de Wicaham filius Berlet salutem in Christo. Sciatis me consilio et consensu sponse mee et heredum meorum dedisse et concessisse ac presentis carte mee testimonio confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Wicaham et sancti monialibus ibidem Deo servientibus totas illas partes et tenuras terre jacentes et extendentes tam in terra arabili quam in pratis et infra curiam et parcum et extra, quas mater mea Berlet et frater meus Raginaldus dederunt et carta sua confirmaverunt predicte ecclesie et predictis sanctimonialibus de undecim bovatis terre hereditatis nostre in perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni seculari servitio et consuetudine et ab omni actione et interrogatione seculari, Istas vero partes prefatas et tenuras et alias partes terre quas Anketinus Norrais consilio sponse sue Juliane et heredum suorum prefate ecclesie et sepedictis monialibus dedit et concessit et carta sua confirmavit, ego Radulfus et heredes mei sine omni falsa fallatione waranti zabimus contra omnes kalumniantes, et si non poterimus predictis moniahbus istas partes warantizare, dabimus illis prefatis excam bium ejusdem valentie de tribus bovatis quas tenemus in demenio. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Birevill, Willelmo de Atun, GUeberto ejus filio, Radulfo de Bolebec, Radulfo ejus filio, Baldewino de Alverstan, Willelmo de Kaitun, Ricardo de Angotebi, Alano Bucel, Ricardo Barri, Gervasio de Prestun, Theobaldo de Wicham, Baldwino ejus filio, Rogero filio Hue, Rogero ejus filio, Hugo[ne] filio Hugonis, Roberto filio Willelmi, WUlelmo fiho Alani, et multis ahis. 1 Pipe R., 9 John, 300 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 383. Grant by Theobald son of Uvieth to the nuns of Wykeham, with his daughter, of 2 bovates in Marton (in Wykeham), which they held of him at farm, to hold in alms quit of all service except the king's service, 1160-1176. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw, MS, vii, f, 295^, Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis Thedbaldus filius Uviet salutem. Sciatis quod ego consensu et consilio heredis mei dedi et concessi et hac presenti mea carta confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Wicham et sanctimonialibus ibidem Deo servi entibus duas bovatas terre in Martuna cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in villa et extra villam, quas predicte sanctimoniales de me tenueru[n]t firmam annuatim reddendo, et unum toftum quod Ricardus filius Brihtghive de me tenuit, cum filia mea in predicta ecclesia religioni tradita in perpetuam elemosinam liberam et quietam ab omni seculari servitio quod ad me vel ad heredes meos pertineat, salvo servitio domini regis. Predictas bovatas terre et predictum toftum ego et heredes mei warantizabimus prefate ecclesie et sanctimonialibus ejusdem loci contra omnes calumpni- antes. His testibus, magistro Alano de Wicham, Nigello cano nico ejusdem loci, WiUelmo filio Gileberti de Atuna, Willelmo fiho Roberti de Rudestein, Thedbaldo de Wicham, Waltero de Bussei, Rogero fiho Hucce, Hugone filio Hugonis, Roberto filio Willelmi, Radulfo Bucel, Radulfo de Martuna, Baldewino filio Thedbaldi, Baldewino de Alverstein et multis ahis. 384, Grant by Uchtred de Alverstain, son of Gospatric, to Serlo, prior, and the monks of Whitby of 2 carucates of land in Cayton, 1087-1109, Chartul, of Whitby, f, 22 ; Add, MS, 4715, f, losd. Pd, in Chartul., u, 108, Noverint omnes fideles tam futuri quam presentes quod ego Uchtredus de Alverstain, Gospatric fihus, dedi Deo et Sancte Marie et ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby et Serloni priori et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in elemosinam duas carucatas terre in Chaituna cum pertinentiis suis libere et quiete ab omni servitio pro animabus domini mei regis WiUelmi et omnium parentum meorum et pro me ipso. Concesserunt vero mihi jamdicti monachi ut sim frater predicti coenobii ex toto ac plenissime et si ordini iiionachico sociari voluero, cum quah sub stantia parva seu magna venero, libenter suscipient me. Testes horum, omnis ejusdem loci congregatio, Serlo prior, Willelmus celerarius, Godefridus magister operis ejusdem loci, Arne Grim- sune et ahi. Before the Conquest Hundegrim and Gospatric each had a manor in Cayton assessed at 2 carucates of land, Hundegrim's land was given to CROWN DEMESNE: MARTON, CAYTON 30 1 Berenger de Toeny and descended to Bigod ; Gospatric's was given some time after the cornpletion of the Survey to Robert de Brus, by whom, or by his son, the service of these 2 carucates was given to the first feoffee of Castle Levington, This seems to have been William de Feugers, who attested another chartei-,^ Possibly before the feoffment of Brus these 2 carucates had been given by Uchtred, son of the English owner, Gospatric,. to the monks of Whitby, whilst the moiety of Cayton was still in the king's hands. This seems to be a natural deduction from the donor's reference to WiUiam I as his lord. The date of the gift may therefore be very soon after the Survey was made, but, judging by internal evidence, after the death of WUliam I, If the sovereign named by the donor was "WUliam II, the date would require to be brought down to the period iioo to 1109, 385, Notitia of a grant by Geoffrey son of Odard to Walter, vicar of Folkton of land under the cliff" of Scarborough, held by the grantor of Alan Ingram at 7^^, yearly and husgable, and lying between land held by Guimer Suay of the said Alan and the same Alan's land, 1180-1200, Chartul, of Kirkham ; Fairfax MS, vii, f, 66. SCHARDBURGH : Carta Galfridi filii Odardi de terra sub fala- gio ^ de Schardburgh facta Waltero vicario de Folkton ; in qua continetur quod dictus Galfridus concessit dicto Waltero terram sub falagio de Scharburgh quam tenuit de Alano Ingeram pro ¦vii solidis per annum et gabulo ; et jacet inter terram quam Gumerus Suay tenet de dicto Alano et terram dicti Alani. This was in reality a deed of sale. The purchaser, Walter vicar of Folkton and local dean of Dickering, gave the land with his body to the canons of Kirkham, who obtained from Alan Ingeram of Scarborough confirmation of the gift, and from Sibyl de Scharburgh a release of her dower right. The canons afterwards demised to Henry the butcher, their tenant, a toft in the old borough of Scarborough, which Walter the dean of Folkton gave them. Richard, son of Gerard gave to the canons his, messuage in Scarborough, which Henry de Haverfo[r]t held, for 6d. yearly and a rose, both payable to the king.' Other gifts and a number of demises of tenements in Scarborough belonging to Kirkham are recorded in the chartulary of that house. 386. Grant by Torphin de Alvestein, Matilda de Fribois, his wife, and Alan, his son, to the monks of Rievaulx, of one carucate in AUerston, 5 acres of their "intakes" in Gindale and other parcels in exchange for the tofts of the said carucate, land for a sheep-fold and pasturage for 500 sheep, 1160, Chartul, of Rievaulx, Jul, D, i, f, 107^^, Pd, in Chartul., n. 167. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Thorphinus de Alves tein et Alanus fihus ejus et Matildis de Fribois uxor ejus salutem. Sciatis nos dedisse et hac presenti carta nostra' con- ' Chartul., n. Iii, ^ Ci. falaize, a hiU by the seaside ; Cotgrave, 3 Chartul, of Kirkham, f, 66, 302 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS firmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievalhs et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus pro animabus patrum et matrum nostra rum et omnium parentum et heredum nostrorum et pro salute animarum nostrarum in puram et perpetuam elemosinam unam carrucatam terre in Alvestein quam ego Thorphinus dedi in dotem predicte Matildi uxori mee et heredibus suis quos de me susceperit, cum concessu Alani filii mei, sicut ipsa carrucata terre jacet in campo de Alverstain cum omnibus pertinenths suis in pratis et pasturis et in omnibus aliis rebus, excepto quod, toftis ipsius carrucate retentis in manu nostra, in escambiam dedimus illis quinque acras terre in Gindala de ofnamis nostris et ex parte occidentali ipsius vaUis xxvj perticatas ad edificia sua ; in toftis quas fecimus de utlandis dedimus eis tres acras et dimidiam perticatam in ipso ofnamo juxta predictas quinque acras terre in Gindala; et preterea dedimus eis in territorio ejusdem ville pasturam ad oves quingentas intus et extra, prope et procul ubicunque pecora nostra et hominum ejusdem ville pascuntur; dedimus etiam eis iij acras terre in parte orientali culture nostre de Morhou ad berchariam suam, claudendas sepi et fossato et utendas sicut voluerint ; et preterea duas acras terre et dimidiam in wandaila nostra de Westdala, et pro stramentis que debuimus invenire ad berchariam illorum dedimus illis unam acram prati in australi parte dominii nostri de Hella. Nos autem et heredes nostri habebimus omni tempore medietatem faldicie et fimi bercharie predictarum ovium. Hec omnia dedimus predictis monachis tenenda in perpetuum libera et quieta ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari exceptis xx solidis quos dabunt singulis annis Matildi de Fribois et heredibus ejus quos de me Thorphino susceperit, scilicet v solidos octavo die ante festum Sancte Andree et v octavo die ante Pascha et v octavo die ante festum Sancti Johannis et v octavo die ante festum Sancti Michaelis. Nos autem et heredes nostri nunquam recolhgemus alicujus pecora in pasturam predicte ville preter eorundem monachorum et nos et heredes nostri adquietabimus et waran tizabimus illis hec omnia contra omnes homines in perpetuum. His testibus, Roberto decano Eboracensi, Willelmo capellano et ¦canonico, Jeroldo, Serlone, Symone, Mainardo, Stephano, WiU elmo filio Holdeberti, Willelmo de Baiocis, canonicis Ebora censibus, Ricardo presbitero Sancti Wilfridi, magistro Paulino, Waltero de Templo, Willelmo TUlemir, Gaufrido de Alvestain, Reinero forestario, Alano forestario et Asketino fratre ejus, Stephano Manuvulain, Alano de Ridale, Rann[ulfo] de Romu[n]d- ,[ebi], Willelmo Emvaise. Gospatric, the lineal ancestor of Torphin, had a manor in AUerston •(T.R.E.) assessed at 3 carucates, and there were other 3 carucates in the town which belonged to the soc of Pickering. Both tenements were in the Jcing's hands at the Survey. CROWN DEMESNE: GINDALE, ALLERSTON 303 The above charter contains several points of interest. Instead of estabhshing the tenants of the monks in AUerston on the tofts which belonged to this carucate, the donor provided a site for their buUdings in his " intake " •or "ofname" in Gindale, and, having at some time made tofts upon "out- lands," as distinct from the tofts which belonged to and formed part of the ¦carucates and bovates in the townfield, he gave to the monks 3 acres and half a perch in the "ofname" in Gindale, adjoining the 5 acres already named. Gindale Dyke is marked on Greenwood's map. It is now named Givendale Dyke, and marks the position of the buildings and sheepfold of the monks of Rievaulx. Further, Torphin gave the monks pasturage for 500 sheep, and 3 acres for the site of a sheepfold on the eastern side of his tillage named Morhow, and 2j acres in his " wandale " in Westdale, possibly for the same purpose, and for winter fodder, or possibly for bedding wherewith to make manure in the sheep-fold, he gave an acre on the south side of his demesne of Hella. Half of the manure produced in the sheep-fold was to belong to the ¦donor and his heirs, and the other half to the monks. Further, he reserved a yearly rent of 20 shillings, and gave an undertaking that neither he nor his heirs would bring any foreign sheep on to the pastures to feed there to the detriment of the flocks belonging to the monks. The date of this gift is fixed as 1160 by a charter of Robert II, dean of York, and his chapter reciting Torphin's gifts, confirming them, and also recording a provision that the monks were to have the 5 acres of land without rent from Michaelmas 1160, until the sixth year, when half a mark was to be paid, and after that 20 shillings each year, as provided in Torphin's charter. This was attested by the same witnesses down to Geoffrey de Alvestein,^ Dodsworth has preserved a copy of Torphin's charter with different witnesses, namely William de Ethun (Aton), Ralph de Bolebec, Geoff'rey de Alvestein, Roger Mannivilain, Alan Malecace (the "Alan forester" of the above charter) and William de Cornebur[gh],^ This gift is not named in the general confirmation of Henry II (1155- 1157), but it was confirmed on 12 Kalends of December (20th November) 1 160, by Pope Alexander,' Torphin was apparently living in 11 76, when he was amerced 40J. for forest trespass.* In 1174 Alan his son confirmed to Whitby the gift of the church of Crosby Ravensworth, made by Torphin his father when the said Alan was a minor,^' 387- Grant by Torphin de AUerston and Alan his son to the monks of Rievaulx of pasture in AUerston for 500 sheep, a sheep-fold near Morehow, and a parcel in the West-dale ; also i acre of meadow to supply litter for the fold, because the grantors have the moiety of the faldage and dung. 1154-1174, Chartul, of Rievaulx, Jul, D, i, f, 109, Pd, in Chartul, .1. 168, Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis Thorphinus de Alvestain et Alanus filius ejus salutem, Sciatis nos dedisse et hac presenti carta nostra confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievalhs et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus pro salute animarum nostrarum et omnium parentum et heredum nostrorum in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, in territorio de Alvestain, pasturam ad * Chartul., n, 86, " Dodsworth's MS, vii, f, 92. » Chartul., p. 186. * Pipe R., 22 Hen, II, 112. » Whitbv Chartul., n. 30. 304 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS oves quingentas intus et extra, prope et procul, ubicunque pecora nostra et hominum ejusdem ville pascuntur, et ad berchariam earundem ovium dedimus illis tres acras terre in parte orientah culture nostre de Morhou, claudendas sepi et fossato et utendas sicut voluerint, et preterea duas acras terre et dimidiam in wandalia nostra de Westdala ; et pro stramentis que debuimus invenire ad berchariam illorum dedimus eis unam acram prati in austrah parte dominici nostri de Hella. Nos autem et heredes nostri habebimus omni tempore medietatem faldicie et fimi bercharie predictarum ovium. Hec omnia dedimus eis tenenda in perpetuum libera et quieta ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari. Nos autem et heredes nostri adquietabimus et waran tizabimus illis hec omnia contra omnes homines in perpetuum. His testibus, Roberto decano Eboracensi, Willelmo capellano, et canonicis Jeroldo, Serlone, Simone, Mainardo, Stephano, WUl elmo fiho Holdeberti, Willelmo de Baius ; Ricardo presbitero Sancti Wilfridi, magistro Paulino, Waltero de Templo, Willelmo TUemir, Gaufrido de Alvestein, Reinero forestario, Alano forest ario, Asketino fratre ejus, Stephano Mainnevilain, Alano de Ridale, Rand[ulfo] de Romund[ebi]. It seems that Torphin de Alvestein was still living in 1176.^ A debt then due from him does not occur again, so that it is possible he died that year, but he may have died 2 or 3 years earlier. Alan, son of Torphin, was under age when his father gave the church of Crosby Ravensworth to Whitby. In the month of September next after the capture of William, king of Scots,^ Alan confirmed his father's gift and laid it upon the altar at Whitby before much people,^ This makes it appear that Torphin was dead in 1 174, 388, Grant by Torphin de Alvestein to the monks of Rievaulx of a parcel of ground on the east side of AUerston beck and meadowland adjoining that land towards Derwent. 1160- 1175- Chartul. of Rievaulx, Jul, D, i, f. 88, Pd, in Chartul., n, 138. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis Thorphinus de Alvestein salutem, Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea con firmasse Deo et Sancte Marie Rievalhs et loci ejusdem monachis pro anima mea et omnium parentum et antecessorum meorum, concessu et bona voluntate omnium heredum meorum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, duodecim perticatas terre juxta rivulum de Alvestein ad orientalem partem ejusdem rivuli, terram scUicet que fuit Ricardi filii Gil et tendit in longum usque ad pratum ejusdem vUle de Alvestein. Dedi etiam prefatis monachis totum 1 PipeR., 22 Hen. II, 112, ' ^ He was taken prisoner at Alnwick by Ranulf de Glanvill on Saturday, 13th July 1174- Jordan Fantosme, 11, 1703, 1751-52, 1810-11. ' Chartul. of Whitby, n. 30. CROWN DEMESNE : ALLERSTON, EBBERSTON 305 pratum quod subjacet predicte terre versus Derewent et fuit supradicto Ricardo, x'^s'" videlicet perticatas in latum et ten- duntur in longum usque ad fossatum quod dividit inter ipsum pratum et mareschum, communem scilicet pasturam ejusdem ville. Hec eis dedi et confirmavi in puram et perpetuam elemosinam hbera ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari et consu etudine et interrogato et omni omnino re exceptis orationibus. His testibus, Adam de Silvetun, Willelmo de Weng, Roberto^ fiho Liulfi, 389, Grant by Baldwin de Alverstain, for the soul of Ysold his wife, to the canons of Malton, of pasture for 300 sheep in Ebberston and 3 acres of land at the head of his tillage of Bothum for making a sheep-fold. of land and pasture in Bloxham, co. Line. ^,1139-1155, Chartul, of Haverholme ; Dodsw. MS. cxliv, f. god. Robertus Grilly^ pro salute sua et MatUdis uxoris sue dedit ^ sanctimonialibus de Haverholm iii acras in latitudine juxta illas x perticatas quas prius dederam eis ad edificia sua, et communem pasturam totius ville de Bloxham mecum et cum hominibus meis. Hanc meam donationem hoc signo -J- dominice crucis confirmo. Testibus, Alberto Grill[ei] filio meo et Roberto de Archis. {b) Pocklington, Kilham and Great Driffield 426. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff of York, notifying him of his grant to St. Peter and Gerard, archbishop of York, of the churches of Pocklington, Great Driffield, Kilham, Pickering, Aldborough and Snaith, with their chapels and with sac, soc and customs. 1100-1108. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. i, 63 ; pt. ii, lod. Pd. in Historians of York (Rolls Ser.), iii, 29. Henricus rex Anglorum* 0[sberto] -vicecomiti et omnibus hominibus Franc[is] et Anglis * de Eboraciscira * salutem. Sciatis * Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, n8. ^ " alias Greslet " in the margin, ' altered to " dedi," and " Ego " added before " Robertus," * "Anglie"; MS, ^ "Anghe"; ib. ^ " Eboracj'schyra " ; ii, lod. 334 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS me dedisse et concessisse Sancto Petro et G[erardo] Eboracensi archiepiscopo ecclesias de Pochelinton ^ et de Driffeld et de KiUum et de Pickering et de Bure ^ et de Snaid cum omnibus suis capellis et soc et sac et consuetudinibus ad eas pertinentibus. Qua propter volo et precipio ut predicte ecclesie sint quiete in omnibus rebus et consuetudinibus, et ut Sanctus Petrus perpetuahter teneat ipsas ecclesias quietas et solutas et liberas ab omni servitio Teste R[oberto] comite de Mellent, apud Westm[onasterium]. 427. Mandate of Henry I to Osbert sheriff of York, to cause arch bishop Gerard to hold the above-named churches of the king's demesne manors with the chapels, tithes and lands and to order Walter and Euremar, ministers of Driffield, to deliver the tithes of this past harvest, if they have not done so. Christmas iio7(?). Reg. Mag, Album, pt, i, t. 63d ; pt, ii, f, 11, Pd. in Historians of York, iii, 29. Henricus rex Anglorum^ Osberto vicecomiti de Euerwic* salutem. Mando tibi et precipio ut archiepiscopum Girardum permittas et facias honorifice tenere ecclesias meorum propriorum maneriorum quas Sancto Petro et ei ^ dedi cum omnibus capellis suis et cum omnibus decimis suis et cum omnibus terris suis, videlicet ecclesiam de Pokelintona et de Chilon, et de Driffeld et de Pekeringe et de Burgo.® Waltero et ' Euremaro, ministris de Driffeld, precipio ut decimas de hoc preterito Augusto quas * non reddiderunt plenarie reddant sicut ecclesia eas juste habere debet et sicut umquam eas melius habuit tempore patris mei sive meo, antequam eas dedissem Sancto Petro, et videant ne amplius inde clamorem audiam. Si quis inde injuriam archiepiscopo fecerit, tibi, Osberte vicecomes, precipio ut plenariam rectitudinem inde facias. Teste Rogero episcopo Seresberie,® apud Westm[ona- sterium], in Natali Domini. The churches given by Henry to the see of York were those of 6 great manors of the royal demesne in Yorkshire, all described as such in Domesday, except Snaith which was omitted from the Survey, and Kilham which was then in the possession of a notorious ecclesiastic and pluralist, who had also held it before the Conquest, The grant was made shortly before the summer of 1107, and the mandate directed to the sheriff of Yorkshire to enforce the gift in its entirety was issued at the Christmas following, in response apparently to the complaint of archbishop Gerard that the tithes which belonged to the church of Driffield in respect of the past harvest had been withheld. The writ was issued before the death of archbishop Gerard, on 21st May 1 108, and apparently subsequent to the ' " Pokelington " ; ib. 2 n Burgh " ; ib. ¦¦> "Anglie"; MS, * "Eboraci"; ii, 11, ^ "eidem"; ib. ' " Pokelyngton , , , Driffeld , , , Killum , , , Pikering " ; ib. ' i, 631^ omits " et," « ib., omits " quas," ' " Sereberie " ; ii, II. CROWN DEMESNE: POCKLINGTON, DRIFFIELD 335 consecration of Roger le Poer, the king's chanceUor, as bishop of Salisbury, ¦on nth August 1107. If, however, the bishop attested the writ as elect of Sahsbury, the date may be at Christmas in any year from H03-1105. The anonymous author of the life of archbishop Thurstan wrongly ascribes to •Thurstan's influence the king's gift to the deanery of York (which had before- time been poor) of the churches of his demesne at Pickering, PockUngton, and Kilham.i The omission of reference to the church of Snaith in this writ may be due to the circumstance that the interest of the canons of St. Peter in that church had been transferred by archbishop Gerard to the ¦monks of Selby. ¦428. Writ of Henry I to Osbert, sheriff (of York and Lincoln), directing him that the churches of the demesne manors of Aldborough, Pocklington, Great Driffield, KUham and Pickering shaU not lose the parishes which belonged to them in the time of king Edward by reason of the king's grant of soc(lands) to certain of his barons, but each of those mother churches shaU have the chapels and tithes throughout those soc(lands), as they belonged to his said manors in the time of king Edward. 1100-1115, Reg, Mag, Album, pt. ii, f. 5(Z, Henricus Dei gratia^ rex Anglorum Osb[erto] vicecomiti et ministris suis salutem. Volo et precipio ut ecclesie de dominicis maneriis meis, videlicet de Burgh et Pocalintona et Driffeud et KiUum et Picaring' non perdant parochias suas quas habuerunt tempore regis Edwardi propter socas quas inde dedi quibusdam baronibus meis, set ita plenarie habeat unaquaque mater ecclesia ¦de istis et capellas suas et decimas per omnes soccas que ad hec maneria mea jacuerunt tempore regis Ed^wardi sicut unquam ahquo tempore mehus habuit. Teste R[oberto] Lincolniensi ¦episcopo, apud Wirecest[riam]. •429. Precept of Henry I to Anschetill, sheriff (of York) and the reeves and ministers of (Great) Driffield, Pocklington, Kilham, Pickering and Aldborough to cause Hugh, dean of York, and his clerks to have the rightful tithes of the royal demesnes in Great DriflSeld, Pocklington, Kilham, Pickering and Aldborough, and from the parishioners of the churches of those manors, ^,1119-1129, Reg. Mag, Album, pt, i, f, 64; pt, ii, f, ri, Henricus rex Anglorum Ansch[itello] vicecomiti et omnibus prepositis et ministris suis de Driffelda et de Poplintona^ et de ChiUon et de Picheringis et de Burch,* salutem. Volo et precipio 1 Historians of York, ii, 266, 2 " Dei gratia" cannot have been in the original, = "Pockehntona" ; MS, ii, II, » * " Killum " , , . " Pikering " , , , " Burgh " ; ib. 336 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS quod faciatis habere Hugoni decano et clericis suis bene et plenarie ^ omnes rectas ^ decimas de dominiis meis in .omnibus rebus per hec predicta maneria mea, et de omnibus parochianis qui ad ecclesias horum predictorum maneriorum meorum pertinent ; similiter facite ei habere bene et plenarie et decimas et omnia jura predictarum ecclesiarum in terris et in capellis; quia pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum meorum Beato Petro eas concessi in elemosina. Nolo enim^ quod pro recti penuria quicquam perdant quod juste habere debent. Teste Waltero* Espec, apud Eboracum. 430. Precept of Henry I to Thurstan, archbishop of York, Nigel de Aubigny and Anschetill, sheriff (of York), to cause Hugh dean of York to have the rights which he gave to St. Peter in alms, from tithes, parishes, lands and chapels, as in the time of king Edward, William I, and William II. (r.1119-1129. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 106. Henricus rex Angl[orum] Turstino archiepiscopo Eboracensi et Nigello de Albinni ^ et Ansch[etello] vicecomiti salutem. Pre cipio vobis ut faciatis Hugoni decano plenar[ie] habere ecclesiarum illarum quas dedi Sancto Petro in elemosinam omnes rectitudines suas de decimis, de parochiis, de terris, de capellis sicut unquam habuerunt tempore regis Edwardi vel patris mei et fratris vel meo; et si aliquis ei injuriam facit, videte ne quicquam perdat pro penuria manutentionis ; et si aliquibus date sunt soce ipsorum maneriorum, precipio ut matres ecclesie inde plenarie habeant omnes rectitudines suas et nominatim ecclesias et capellas in eisdem sochis factas. Teste Nigello de Albinni,* apud Bomam.' 43 L Confirmation by Thurstan, archbishop of York, of the churches given by Henry I, at the instance of archbishop Gerard, and confirmed by Stephen, his nephew, to the deanery of "York, which were enjoyed by the same in the time of the archbishop's predecessors, Gerard and Thomas II, namely KUham, Pickermg, and Pocklington with their chapels and their respective socs and parishes, with liberties, customs and acquittances. 1136- 1140. Reg. Mag, Album, pt, i, f, 64 ; pt, ii, i. iid. Pd, in Mon. Angl, vi, 1 179. n. 17. T[urstinus] * Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis sibi in perpetuum successuris salutem 1 "personarie" ; MS. i, 64. 2 "retractas" ; MS. ii, 11. 3 " autem " ; j6, 4 « Waltero " omitted ib. 5 " Albimi " ; MS, 6 » Thomas " ; pt, ii, f, i id. CROWN DEMESNE: KILHAM, POCKLINGTON 33/ et Dei benedictionem. Quum cure pastoralis sarcina ex credite dispensationis officio nobis imposita est, ea que ad subditorum spectant salutem et in temporalis vite subsidiis et eterne solhcita consideratione providere nos convenit. Ea propter tam presentes quam futuros nosse volumus quod ecclesias quas interventu Girardi archiepiscopi Henricus rex Anglorum decanatui Ebora censis ecclesie donavit et Stephanus nepos ejus et successor ipsius in regno postmodum concessit et confirmavit,^ s[cUicet] quas ipse decanatus temporibus duorum predecessorum meorum, predicti scilicet Girardi et Thome secundi, honorabiliter et qui- etissime tenuit, videlicet ecclesiam de Killum cum tota socha sua, que quidem socha ubicunque jaceat parochia ipsius ecclesie est, et ecclesiam de Pikering cum capellis que sunt vel future sunt in tota socha, que procul dubio soca ecclesie illius parochia est, et ecclesiam de Pokelington cum capellis que sunt aut future sunt in tota soca, que similiter soca ubicunque jaceat predicte ecclesie parochia est, nos pontificali auctoritate con firmamus et presentis cartule nostre pagina communimus. Concedimus etiam predictis ecclesiis libertates et quietantias cum episcopahbus consuetudinibus sicut melius et honorabilius habent ecclesie prebendarum Sancti Petri et ipsa Ebora censis ecclesia. Et ut hec futuris temporibus inviolabilia et iUabata permaneant vestro quoque testimonio eadem corroboravi flagitamus. 432. Grant by Adelwald, bishop of Carlisle, to the deanery of York and to 'WiUiam, dean, and his successors, of tithes of the mills of Pocklington and of his demesne and the whole soc, as appointed and confirmed by Henry I, c,ii36-ii42. Reg, Mag, Album, pt'. ii, f, 12. Ael[waldus] Dei gratia Carleolensis episcopus omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fidehbus in Christo salutem et orationes. Notum sit omnibus et videntibus et audientibus has literas me dedisse et concessisse decanatui Eboracensi et WUlelmo decano et omnibus ejus in decanatu successoribus decimas molendinorum de Pokelington et de dominio meo et de tota socha; sic enim fuit provisum et constitutum et a rege Henrico constitutum autem et confirmatum e[st] de omni possessione debere decimas dari tam [de] molendinis quam in rebus aliis. Ideoque auctoritate apo stolica et nostra per excommunicationis sententiam prohibemus ne aliquis has decimas molendinorum auferre et diminuere presumat, regia tamen dignitate excepta, in qua nullam dare presumimus sententiam. Valete. ^ " et Stephanus . , . confirmavit " added at the foot of the folio, Y 338 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 433. Notification by Henry II to Roger archbishop of York, the sheriff and ministers of Yorkshire, of his grant to Hugh arch bishop of Rouen (in exchange) for his rent in Gisors of what ever Henry I had in the manor of KUham, to hold during his life. 1 155. From the original in the archives of Seine Inf(Jrieure ; G. 4047. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum ¦et comes Andegavorum R[ogero] Eboracensi archiepiscopo^ et ¦omnibus baronibus, justiciariis,^ vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et omnibus^ fidelibus suis Eboracisire salutem. Sciatis me con cessisse H[ugoni] archiepiscopo Rothomagensi pro redditu suo •de Gisorcio quicquid rex Henricus avus meus habuit in manerio de Kilum,* omnibus diebus vite sue honorifice tenendum. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quatinus ipse tota vita sua bene et in pace, libere et quiete et honorifice predictum manerium teneat et habeat cum omnibus rebus et consuetudinibus et libertatibus ad illud pertinentibus. Testibus, Arnulfo episcopo Lexoviensi, Philippo episcopo Bajocensi, Reg[inaldo] comite^ Cornubie, apud Londoniam. As Philip bishop of Bayeux, died in 1163, and as Henry II was in France from August 11 58 to January 1163, the personality of the witnesses and the place of issue point to the period 1155-1158 as the date. But the sheriffof York took credit at Michaelmas 11 56, "in terris datis archiepiscopo Rothomagensi Chillum pro xl libris blancorum." The gift had therefore taken effect at or before Michaelmas 1155. Philip bishop of Bayeux ¦appears to have been in attendance upon Henry II in December 1154 to March 1155.° 434. Grant by Henry II to Hugh archbishop of Rouen and his successors, for the exchange of Gisors, of a moiety of the manor of Kilham, of which he has given the other moiety to the canons of Rouen ; to hold as Henry I held the manor in his demesne. 1155-1158. From a Vidimus of 1275 in the archives of Seine Inf(^rieure ; G, 4053. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum •et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciariis' et vicecomitibus et baronibus et ministris et fidelibus suis de Eboraciscyra Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse in perpetuam elemosinam Hugoni Rothomagensi archiepiscopo et successoribus suis, pro escambio de Gisortiis,* medietatem manerh de KiUum,^ cujus alteram medietatem 1 " archiepiscopo Eboracensi " ; Chartul. in the Biblioth. Pub. at Rouen ; Y. 44, f, 26c, and Vidimus of 1277 ; G, 4053, 2 justiciis " ; Y, 43 3 " omnibus " omitted G, 4047, * " Killon " ; Y. 44 and G, 4053, s y, 44 and G. 4053 end here, » Eyton, Itin. of Hen. II, 1-8, ' "justiciis " ; Chartul,, Y. 44, f, 27d. ' " camhio de Gisorciis " ; ib. ' " Kilon " : ib. CROWN DEMESNE: KILHAM 339 canonicis Rothomagi dedi. Et volo et firmiter precipio quod ipse et successores sui terram ^ illam in perpetuum sicut hberam elemosinam habeant et teneant bene et in pace, libere et quiete et honorifice, cum omnibus ad eam pertinentibus in boscp et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in viis et semitis, in aquis et molendinis et in omnibus rebus, cum omnibus hbertatibus et hberis con suetudinibus ad eam pertinentibus sicut rex Henricus avus meus eam in dominio suo tenuit. Testibus : T[eobaldo] Cantuariensi ^ archiepiscopo, Nigello Ehensi, Jocelino Saresbiriensi, R[oberto] Exoniensi episcopis; Reginaldo comite Corn[ubie], Gaufrido comite de MagnaviUa, Man[assero] Bis[et] dapifero, Ricardo de CanviUa, Willelmo filio Johannis, apud Radingas. •435. Confirmation by Theobald archbishop of Canterbury and papal legate to the canons of Rouen, of a moiety of the manor of Kilham, given by Henry II. 1155-1161, From a Vidimus of 1275 in the archives of Seine Inferieure ; G. 4053, T[heobaldus] Dei gratia Cantuariensis [archiepiscopus] ^ Anglorum primas, et apostolice sedis legatus, omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fidelibus ad quos presens carta pervenerit salutem. i]^Que] * a regum largitione seu principum concessione eccleshs aliisve locis religiosis conferuntur ut inconvulsa remaneant auctoritatis nostre munimine roborare debemus, et ne locis quibus ¦Caritatis intuitu sunt collata subtrahantur vel in ahos usus cedant cedula circumspectione providere. Ea igitur ratione confirmamus medietatem manerii de Kilum ecclesie Beatissime Dei Genitricis et Virginis Marie Rothomagensis et canonicis in eadem ecclesia manentibus, et auctoritate qua fungimur communimus prout carta serenissimi regis Anglorum Henrici secundi medietatem prefati fundi in usus memoratorum canonicorum concessam et donatam •esse testatur. Dei igitur auctoritate et nostra inhibemus ne quis ¦contra regis cartam canonicos super tenura ilia vel libertatibus eis de terra ilia concessis vexare ullatenus ne presumat inquietare. ¦Quid si quis attemptaverit injuste, Dei omnipotentis indignationem et nostram se noverit incursurum. 436. Notification by Robert bishop of Exeter, that he was present when Henry II granted a moiety of the manor of Kilham to the canons of the church of Rouen and made delivery thereof in the hand of Gildo, archdeacon of Rouen. 1155-1160. From a Vidimus in the archives of Seine Inferieure ; G, 4053, Robertus Dei gratia Exoniensis episcopus omnibus ad quos presens carta pervenerit in Domino salutem. Caritatis opus ^ ^ " terram " wanting ife, '¦' " Sauresberiensi " ; ife,, which ends there. ^ omitted in Chartul., Y. 44, f. 26d. * ib. I *. Chartul,, Y. 44, f. 26d adds " est " 34© EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS fraternitatis gaudere successibus et in presentibus subvenire et futuris obviare periculis. Ne igitur donationem medietatis manerii de KUlon ^ canonicis Rothomagensis ecclesie a serenissimo domino nostro rege Anglorum Henrico secundo factam edax possit abolere vetustas, presenti scripto testimonium perhibemus quia nos pre sentes fuimus ubi prenominatus dominus noster rex prefati manerii medietatem prefatis canonicis in perpetuam elemosinam concessit et in manu domini Gildonis Rothomagensis archidiaconi traditionem fecit. 437. Letter of Roger arcihbishop of York to Hugh archbishop of Rouen, confirming the moiety of the manor of Kilham which Henry II has given to the said Hugh and to the church of Rouen, and of which manor the King has given the other moiety to the chapter of the same church. 1155-1164. From a Vidim'us in the archives of Seine Inferieure ; G. 4053. R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus venerabiU fratri Hugoni eadem gratia Rothomagensi archiepiscopo salutem. Bona que sancte ecclesie donatione regum vel largitione principum seu oblatione fidelium juste noscuntur esse collata auctoritate episcopali debent confirmari, ne de cetero aliquorum mahgnitate impune possent auferri. Hinc est quod nos, frater karissime, medietatem de Kilon quam dominus noster illustris Anglorum rex Henricus tibi et ecclesie tue concessit et dedit in perpetuum possidendam, cujus et alteram medietatem idem dominus noster rex Henricus capitulo ecclesie tue perpetuo jure concessit tenen dam, tibi successoribusque tuis in perpetuum confirmamus sicut predictus dominus noster Henricus rex eamdem^ medietatem carta sua confirmavit. Prohibemus quoque auctoritate Beati Petri et nostra ne quis ausu temerario antedictam possessionem tibi vel successoribus tuis presumat auferre vel aliquibus injustis modis vos super eadem vexare audeat. Testibus, WiUelmo can- tore, Bartholomeo archidiacono. [ATemorandum.] Idem archiepiscopus eamdem donationem confirma'vit Gaufrido decano Rothomagensi et capitulo in eodem verbo. 438. Letter of Alexander III to Geoffrey dean and the chapter of Rouen, confirming the moiety of the manor of Kilham given to them by Henry II. At Tours, 27 November (1162). Brit, Mus,, Add. ch. 54148 (as in Chartul, in the Biblioth, Pub., Rouen; Y, 44, f, 87d). Alexander episcopus, servus servorum Dei, dilectis fihis Gual- frido decano, archidiaconibus et universo capitulo Rothomagensi salutem et apostolicam benedictionem. Justis petentium desideriis 1 " Kilon " ; Chartul,, Y. 44, f. 26d. « •• eadem " ; Chartul,, Y, 44, f, 27, CROWN DEMESNE: KILHAM 341 facilem nos convenit impertiri consensum et vota que a rationis tramite non discordant opere sunt prosequente complenda. Ea propter, dilecti in Domino filii, vestris justis postulationibus grato concurrentes assensu, medietatem manerii de KyUum a karissimo in Christo filio nostro Hen[rico] iUustri Anglorum rege in ele mosinam vobis juste concessam sicut in autentico scripto ejusdem regis facto ^ exinde continetur, devotioni vestre auctoritate apo- stohca confirmamus et presentis scripti patrocinio communimus ; statuentes ut nuUi omnino hominum ^ liceat hanc paginam nostre confirmationis infringere vel ei aliquatenus^ contraire. Si quis autem hoc attemptare presumpserit, indignationem omnipotentis Dei et Beatorum Petri et Pauli apostolorum ejus se noverit in cursurum. Datum Turon[is] v kal[endas] Decembris. Leaden bull with cord of red and yellow silk. 439. Precept of Henry II to his justices of Yorkshire to cause the archbishops of York and Rouen to have the lands of the church of St. Mary, Rouen, at Kilham, which had been enjoyed and afterwards withdrawn, to hold of the said church and arch bishop of Rouen. 1175. Reg, Mag. Album, pt, ii, f, 83, H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andeg[avorum] justiciariis suis de Ebora cischira salutem. Precipio vobis quod terras Beate Marie Rotho magensis ecclesie, que occupate fuerunt apud KiUum et postea retracte, bene et in pace et integre habere faciatis archiepiscopo Rothomagensi et archiepiscopo Eboracensi ad tenendum eas de prefata ecclesia Rothomagensi et archiepiscopo ejusdem ecclesie Rothomagensis; ita quod non ponantur* inde in placitum nisi coram me vel coram capitali justitia mea. Teste G[alfrido] epi scopo Eliensi, apud Cadomum. The king's justices were in eyre in Yorkshire in 1175, during which year Henry was at Caen in March and April. This is probably the precise date of the writ. 440. Confirmation by Henry II of an agreement between Rotrou archbishop and the chapter of Rouen, and Roger archbishop of York, touching the manor of Kilham, as recorded before the king by cirograph made between them. 1175-1176. Reg. Mag, Album, pt. ii, f, 83, H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, ; ^ " facto exinde " marked for transposition ; ch, ^ " Nulli ergo hominum " after "communimus"; P,R,0,, Transcr. (Normandy), n. 303. ' ausu temerario"; ib. in place of" aliquatenus." * "ponuntur"; MS. 342 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciarhs, vicecomitibus, mini stris, et omnibus fidehbus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse conventionem que facta est inter Rotrodum ^ archiepiscopum et capitulum Rothom[agenses] et R[ogerum] archiepiscopum Ebora censem et coram me recordata de manerio de Killum sicut carte et cirograffa inter eos facta testantur. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod conventio ilia sicut inter eos facta est et coram me recordata et sicut carte et cirograffa inde inter eos facta testantur firma sit et stabihs et inconcusse teneatur. Testibus : Hugone de Cressy, Rogero de St[otevilla], Roberto filio Bern[ardi],^ Gaufrido Partic[ensi], WiUelmo de StotfviUa], Reginaldo de Pavilly, Radulfo filio Stephani cam[erario] et Eustachio fratre suo, apud Clarend[onam]. Rotrou archbishop of Rouen, Roger de Stutevill, and Reginald de Pavillei were in attendance on the king at Clarendon in June 1 176, according^ to Mr. Eyton.^ In view of the preceding confirmation, this date is a highly probable one. The dispute between the archbishops arose through, the tenure of the church of Kilham and tithes of the manor and soc by the archbishop of York and that of the manor of Kilham by the archbishop and church of Rouen, by Henry's grant. 441. Notitia of a grant by Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Osbert the clerk, son of Hugh de Warrum, in fee of the service of Forne, tbe man of the same abbot, of EmsweU, and 16 acres of land in Garton, for 7 shiUings yearly. 1161-1184. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 272, n. 8. Item, viija carta, et in eodem (xxxvij°) folio est quedam carta per quam Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum assensu capituli sui concessit et dedit Osberto clerico filio Hugonis de Warrum in feodo et hereditate servitium Fornonis hominis dicti abbatis de Elmeswella et decem acras terre in Gartune, etc. Reddendo inde annuatim pro eisdem septem solidos ad festa Pentecostes et Martini, etc. By another charter abbot Clement granted to Alan son of William de Elmeswell in fee 6 bovates in EmsweU for 12 shillings yearly.' Ralph de Aubigny quit-claimed to the convent, Robert de Elmeswell, Matilda "ad portam," his sister, and their sons and daughters, dwelling in EmsweU.' Abbot Clement also granted to Reginald son of William de Elmeswell, to hold freely i carucate in EmsweU for los. 8d. and certain services.' Abbot Robert made grants to William son of Reginald de Elmeswell, of land formerly of Turgis de Elmeswell, and to Hugh son of William de Elmeswell, in fee of i carucate in EmsweU.' In 1187 Jueta wife of William de 1 " Rogerum " ; MS. 2 Itin. of Hen. II, 205, Geoffrey of Perche attests royal charters in 1 175-1 177 W i Round, Cal of Docs. France, 11. 1251, n. 1288. ^ Chartul., f. 272, n. 9. « ife., n. 7. = ib., n. 10. 8 ib.,ti. n, 12. CROWN DEMESNE : KILHAM, EMSWELL, YAPHAM 343, Elmewell proffered 2 m. for the right of 12 m. against the prior and canons of 'Watton,^' The town of EmsweU was given by William II to St Mary's. At the Survey a manor there of 10 carucates was held by Norman, the Englishman,, who had held it at the conquest, and there was in the king's hands a berewick belonging to Great Driffield, assessed at 2 carucates. 442. Notitia of a grant by Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Alan de Munkgate in fee of 4 bovates in Yapham for 28 pence^ yearly, which land Walter son of Richard le Danays had quit-^ claimed to the abbey. (r,ii5o-ii6i, Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 270, n, 6, Item, vj^ carta, et in xxxvj'o folio est quedam carta per quam^ Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum assensu capituli sui concessit et dedit Alano de Munkgate in feodo et hereditate tenere de eis iiijor bovatas terre in Yapum pro xx'i et octo denariis annuatim ad festa Pentecostes et Martini, etc, quas quidem iiij°' bovatas terre Walterus fihus Ricardi le Danays quietas clamavit predicte ecclesie, etc. By another writ abbot Savary granted to Walter son of Richard le Danays in fee 6 bovates in Yapham for 42 pence yearly.^ Robert de Stiveton subsequently held these 4 bovates for 28 pence or the service of them.' These tenements formed part of 14 bovates given to St. Mary's by Lewin the monk, with a messuage in York, early in the reign of Henry L* This Lewin may possibly be the same person as Leving the priest, who held 2 lodgings in York of the count of Mortain at the time of the Survey. 443. Confirmation by WUliam, son of Hervey de Wighton, of the alms given to the hospital of St. Peter by his father, namely a toft and a croft in (Market?) Weighton, quit of all service except the boon-work of one man at harvest-time, 1160-1170. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B. 455, f. 232. Omnibus hominibus presentibus et futuris ad quorum notitiam litere iste pervenerint Willelmus filius Hervei de Whictun salutem.. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse presenti carta fratribus et infirmis hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis elemosinam quam dedit eis pater meus, scihcet toftum et croftum quod jacet in Wictun in^er mansuram Roberti sutoris et mansuram Roberti fihi Ulfi,. Hbere et quiete ab omni servitio et exactione preter unam "pre- cariam cum uno homine in autumpno ; et ipsi habebunt pro hoc servitio communem pasturam in campis et aha aisiamenta ad tantam tenuram pertinentia, Hiis testibus, Hamone precentore, Geroldo canonico, Adam de Thornouer, Willelmo vicearchidiacono,. Rogero de Bauvent, Herberto de Ostun,^ Wilklmo fiho ejus^ Ricardo veteri, Hugon^ Totheman, et multis ahis. ' Pipe R„ 33 Hen, II, ^ chartul., f. 270, n . » ife., 11, 4, *¦ Cal. Chart. P.,i\i 113, ' Prob. for " Octon. " ' . 344 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 444. Grant by Ralph de Melteneby, nephew of William son of Tosti (canon of York), to the nuns of Wilberfosse, for the soul of the grantor's uncle, of ^ carucate in Meltonby, which his said uncle gave him, rendering 5^, yearly to the hospital of Jeru salem ; this gift he made when the nuns received Alice, his daughter, of whose inheritance it was, into their membership. 1170-1180. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS, vii, f, 358. Sciant omnes audituri et visuri litteras istas tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Radulfus de Meltenebi nepos Willelmi filii Tosti dedi et concessi et presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Wilburfosse et sanctimoniahbus ibidem Deo servientibus, pro amore Dei et salute anime mee et pro anima WiUelmi fihi Tosti avuncuh mei et pro animabus parentum meorum, dimidiam carrucatam terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in Meltenebi quam predictus Willelmus filius Tosti dedit mihi pro servitio meo ; tenendam inperpetuum cum eadem libertate qua ego illam tenui de hospitali Jerusalim, scihcet reddendo annuatim eidem hospitali Jerusalim quinque solidos ad quatuor terminos, quindecim denarios ad festum Sancti Andree et quin- •decim denarios ad Pascha Floridum, et quindecim denarios ad J^Iatale Sancti Johannis Baptiste, et quindecim denarios ad festum Sancti Michaehs. Noveritis preterea quod ego Radulphus de Meltenebi obtuh hanc cartam cum fiha mea Aahz ad quam hereditas mea spectabat super altare Sancte Marie de Wilbur- fosse, concessu et prece ipsius filie mee, quam prefate sancti moniales in consortium susceperunt servituram ibi Deo omnibus diebus vite sue, sicut ipsa coram Deo vovit. His testibus, WiUelmo sacerdote de Kexebi, Adam sacerdote de Burnus, Laurentio sacerdote de Cattona, Alano filio Helye, Willelmo de Insula, Roberto filio Willelmi, Willelmo fratre suo, Petro filio Grentte, Radulfo de Insula, Roberto fiho Hugonis, Ranulfo ruffo, Simone filio Willelmi, Ricardo de Kelc et multis aliis. •445. Confirmation by John le Poher to William son of Henry de Fiskergate, of 12 bovates with meadow in Waplington and the natives dwelling on the land which the donor gave to the said John for his service, namely 2s. yearly ; saving the service of Simon son of Matilda, which the grantor retains. ii9o-ir.i2io. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 298. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Johannes le Poher concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi WiUelmo filio Henrici de Fiskergate totam terram quam Johannes fihus CROWN DEMESNE: MELTONBY, 'WAPLINGTON 345 ejusdem Henrici de Fiskergate tenuit de me in villa de Wap- hngtona, scilicet duodecim bovatas terre et pratum cum omnibus hominibus in predictis duodecim bovatis terre manentibus, cum tota eorundem hominum sequela et cum omnibus catalhs eorum, que omnia dedi eidem Johanni filio Henrici de Fiskergate pro homagio et servitio suo, tenenda et habenda de me et de heredibus meis libere et quiete et honorifice, integre et plenarie, infra villam et extra, in vhs et semitis et exitibus, in moris et mariscis et pascuis, cum omnibus libertatibus et aisiamentis predicto feodo pertinentibus ; reddendo mihi et heredibus meis per annum pro omni servitio et seculari exactione duos solidos, scilicet in Nati vitate Beate Virginis Marie, Hec autem omnia ego Johannes et heredes mei eidem WiUelmo et heredibus suis warantizabimus, salvo servitio Simonis filii Matildis mihi et heredibus meis quod in manu mea retineo. Hhs testibus, Willelmo Ingelrano, Hugone fiho Ypoliti, Adam Painel, Fulcone de Rufford, Roberto de Wivelestorp, Johanne filio Widonis, Alano de Kathertona, WiUelmo de Stivetona, Hugone de Botendun, NigeUo Alemanno, Roberto de Lundoniis, Roberto de Spaldington, Hugone de Coringham, WiUelmo filio Gilleberti, Roberto de Falais, WiUelmo de Hameldun, et aliis. In November 1200, after a plea in the king's court,^ Simon son of Matilda quit-claimed to John le Poher 5 carucates and 6 bovates in Yapham, Waphngton and Barmby Moor and a toft in Pocklington, for which John le Poher gave him i carucate in Yapham and i carucate in Waplington,^ During the period 1222-1226 John le Poher and Simon le Archer held 2^ carucates in Yapham, 6 bovates in Barmby Moor, and 2 carucates in Waplington by serjeanty of the crown, namely by the service of delivering one cross-bow yearly at York Castle, The land was worth 10 marks.' The land in Waplington and Barmby formed part of the socage of Pock lington at the Survey, and that in Yapham belonged to the two manors, formerly of Ulf and Ulstan, which were in the king's hands at the Survey. 446. Confirmation by Robert de Harestan to the canons of St, Peter's, York, of 2 bovates in Owsthorpe (par. Pocklington), with a toft and a croft and a second toft in addition, which bovates and toft Roger de Amundevill, his uncle, gave them. 1190-1215. '' Reg. Mag, Album, pt, iii, f. 36d. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Robertus de Harestan concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus •duas bovatas terre in villa de Ulvethorp, illas scilicet quas Walterus filius Lemmer tenuit cum tofto et crofto et omnibus •ahis pertinenths in viUa et extra; et preterea ad incrementum ^ Cur. Reg. R., 23, m. i. ^ Yorks. Fines, i, n. 11. » Testa, 369, 375. 346 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS illarum duarum bovatarum concessi et confirmavi ilium toftum qui jacet inter gardinum et toftum Walteri filii Lemmer, quas bovatas et toftum prenominatas Rogerus de Am[un]derviU avun culus meus eis dedit in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, Hanc scilicet donationem ab eo factam sigilli mei appositione confir mando corroboravi. Hiis testibus, Willelmo Selvein, Willelmo filio Radulfi, Willelmo filio Thome, Richer de Brunnum, Roberto de Geveldale et multis aliis. Roger de Amundevill was party to a fine of land in the socage of Pocklington in 1203, and therein he rendered to William son of Ralph (de Grimthorpe) i bovate in Owsthorpe (Ulvestorp) to hold of the king.' William son of Ralph de Grimthorpe, and William son of Thomas de Berkelthorpe, who attest this charter, were parties to the same fine with Roger de Amundevill. 447. Grant by Henry de L'Isle at the request of Ralph son of Pain to the canons of St. Peter's, York, of the land of Colswainhagh which the said Ralph held of him, the land of Brettelswayt, Baldrick-syke, Rathwaite and Midelcroft, in the territory of Pocklington. 1175-1185, Reg. Mag, Album, pt, iii, f, 45. Henricus de Insula omnibus hanc cartam visuris vel audituris. salutem. Notum sit universitati vestre me dedisse et concessisse et hac presenti carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Petri Eboracensis et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus totam terram quam Radulfus filius Pagani de me tenuit, quam ei dederam pro servitio suo, scihcet terram illam de Colsuainhaghe quam Rogerus filius Bonde tenuit et terram illam de Brettelswayt quam Bretel tenuit et totum pratum de Baldriksik et terram iUam quam Wymer tenuit, que vocatur Rathwayt, et terram iUam quam Alfredus peUiparius tenuit, que vocatur Midelcroft ; has predictas terras et pratum et homagium et servitium ^ predicti Radulfi, de voluntate et assensu et ad petitionem ejusdem Radulfi, dedi pre dicte ecclesie in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, hberam, solutam, et quietam ab omni seculari servitio et exactione, cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus et aisiamentis libero feudo pertinentibus infra villam et extra, in bosco, in piano, in vhs et semitis, aquis, pratis et pasturis, per totum territorium de Poke lington. Ego vero et heredes mei predictas terras et pratum warantizabimus contra omnes homines sicut liberam et puram elemosinam Deo et predicte ecclesie ; et hoc juravi, tactis sacro sanctis, quando predictas terras cum presenti carta super altare Sancti Petri optuli. Hiis testibus: H[amone] precentore, Geroldo,. Stephano, Thoma Paulini, Adam, Hugone, Reginaldo, canonicis ;. Uctredo, Radulfo, ArundeUo, Gervasio, Normanno, Adam, Gil- 1 Yorks. Fines, n, 207, « The R^S. adds "et." CROWN DEMESNE: BRETTELSWAYT, POCKLINGTON 347- berto, capellanis ; Johanne, Radulfo, Jordano fihis Pagani; Henrico pincerna, Radulfo de Kirkeby, Radulfo cliente domini Thome, Pauhni, et ahis, 448. Quit-claim by Stephen son of Ivo de Millington to St. Peter's, York, the dean, and the church of Pocklington, of the land in Pockhngton where Bartholomew le Mercer dweUs and of the same Bartholomew and his heirs. 1195-1210. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f, 18, Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit Stephanus filius Ivonis de MiUington salutem in Domino. Noveritis me pro salute anime mee et antecessorum et successorum meorum dedisse, concessisse et quietum clamasse de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum Deo et Beato Petro Ebora censi et ecclesie de Pokelington et decano Eboracensi qui pro tempore erit, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, totum jus et clamium quod habui vel habere potui in Bartholomeo le mercer et in omnibus heredibus et in terra in qua idem Bartholomeus sedet in villa de Pokelington et in una acra terre arabilis que spectat ad eandem terram ; quas terras ego Stephanus vendidi eidem Bartholomeo ; habendum et tenendum Deo et ecclesie de Pokelington et predicto decano libere, quiete, et pacifice, absque Omni servitio seculari. Et ego Stephanus et heredes mei Deo et predictis ecclesie et decano predictam donationem et quietam clamationem contra omnes homines imperpetuum warantizabimus. Et in hujus rei testimonium huic scripto sigillum meum apposui. Hhs testibus, Waltero de Vestibulo, Rogero filio Remas^ tunc senescaUo de Pokelington, Gilberto capellano de Pokelyngton, Johanne de Stiveton, Willelmo persona de Burgo, Rainero de Bulhus, Petro capeUano, Stephano de Holdernesse clerico, Roberto de Sancto Paulo, et ahis. Roger de Pocklington, one of the witnesses, held land in Terrington in 1202.^ In 1206 Adam de Mannebi and Amabel his wife, in her right, demanded against Stephen Modi and Matilda his wife dower in 2 bovates in Pocklington, and against Joseph son of Ralph and Jueta his wife in i bovate. Seisin was awarded to Amabel,' In 1219 Joseph son of Ralph was in mercy for not proceeding in a plea against Gilbert son of Erneis an^ Adam de Magneby touching a tenement in Pocklington,* In 1204 tallage, amounting to ;£i2, 14s. sd. was imposed upon 43 persons in Pocklington, and 7s. 3d. on the rest of the inhabitants ; and upon the following persons in the soc : Walter de Canci 15 marks ; William son of Ranulf (de Grey stoke) 12 m. ; Thomas and Robert de Gevedale 2 m. ; William son of Ralph (de Grimthorpe) about .,^5 (his second payment being 56^, 8d.) ; the heirs of Geoffrey de Meltenebi 4 marks ; William son of Ralph (sic) ^16 ; William son of 'Thomas 8 m. One entry is illegible, ^ ' Perhaps for " Remigii," See Chartul of Bridlington, 332-33- 2 Yorks. Fines, n. 60. ' Cur. Reg. R,, 37, m, 6, * Assize R, 1040, m.-3d. ^ Pipe R., 6 John. 348 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 449. Confirmation by Henry I to WUliam son of Ulf (de Grimthorpe), of his land in Fangfoss, (Grim-)thorpe, Meltonby and Given- dale, to hold in fee for ^4 yearly, f. 11 20-11 29. From the orig. formerly among the evidences of Lord Dacre of the North ; Yincent, n. 59, in the College of Arms. Pd. in ArchcBologia, vi, 49. Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi, [et vice comiti et omnibus baronibus suis Eboraciscire] salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Willelmo filio Ulfi et heredibus suis post mortem ejus in feodo et hereditate terram suam de Fangefosse et de Thorpe et de Meltemebia et de Geveldala, tenendam de me pro quatuor libris inde reddendis mihi per annum. Testibus, Roberto de Ferrariis et Waltero Espec et Rogero de Valoniis et Fornone filio Sigulfi, apud Nottingham. The lands confirmed to William son of Ulf belonged at the Survey to the socage of Pocklington, so that William and his father Ulf were doubtless sochmen of that royal manor. John Charles Brooke, Somerset Herald, has drawn up a pedigree of the family of Grimthorpe which is full of errors and anachronisms, and falls to pieces upon critical examination.^ The known facts are as follows. About the year 1125 WiUiam son of Ulf gave 4 bovates in Givendale to the canons of Hexham.^ He probably died before 11 30, for in that year Ralph son of William was pardoned Danegeld in Yorkshire amounting to 8s. ,^ and representing the levy due from 24 carucates of land. When Henry 1 1 issued a mandate to the heir of the son of William son of Ulf that the canons were to enjoy the land in Giveldale, given by William son of Ulf,* it is probable that Ralph son of William was dead. His son was another Ralph, being the heir not only of Ralph son of William his father but also of Emma de Teise, coheir of Neasham, and joint founder with Engelaise de Teise, her sister, before 1158, of the priory of Neasham.^ Ralph son of Ralph died before Easter term 1 198, when Emma his relict demanded dower against William son of Ralph in Neasham, Grimthorpe, Dalton, Etton, Hedon (?), Cliff, Gribthorpe, York, Fangfoss,^ Hotham, Barthorpe, Yaph'am (?), Givendale, Belby, EUerton and 'Waplington. William alleged in reply that his father had endowed her of the town of Hedon, but she denied this." William son of Ralph de Grimthorpe paid 15 marks of taUage in 1203, and jf 16 in 1204. He was amerced 10 marks in 1208 for forest trespass.' He died before 26th August 1218, when Robert de Ros was ordered to deliver (Ralph) son and heir of Wiljiam son of Ralph to the sheriff of York to take charge of him and his lands to the king's behoof." In 1223 Robert de Ros gave 50 marks for the custody and marriage of the heir.' He was of age in 1227.'° His lands in 1219 comprised the following : In Grimthorpe 4 carucates worth 96.J. ; in Meltenby 6 carucates, all at farm for 37s. 9^., except 2 bovates in demesne worth los. ; in Fangfoss 6 bovates held by free-men for 8s. 8d., and 3J carucates by bondmen and farmers for £s, 12s. ', in Owsthorpe I bovate worth 4^. ; in Belby \ carucate rendering I2J. of 1 Poulson, Holderness, ii, 2 ; from ArchcBologia, vi, 43, 2 See ch. n. 450. 3 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 34. * See n. 450. s Surtees, Durham, iii, 258. ' P. Cur. Regis, i, 145. ' Pipe R,, t, John. . " Excerpt, e R. Fin., i, 17. » ib., loi. >» ib., 154. CROWN DEMESNE; FANGFOSS, GIVENDALE 349 rent ; in Givendale i^ carucate rendering 30s. ; in the soc of Pocklington 3 mills put to farm for 4 marks yeariy. For these tenements Ralph son of Wilham paid to the king £4, 8s. yd.'- He also held lands of the bishopric of Durham. The Hospitallers had 10 bovates of his land in Fangfoss n alms. 450. Notification of Robert I dean and the chapter of St. Peter's, York, that whereas Wilham son of Ulf, 10 years before the death of Henry I, gave to the church of Hexham 4 bovates in Givendale, afterwards desiring to confirm that gift, by the testimony of the canons of St. Peter, in the presence of Richard, prior, and Benedict, canon, he offered that gift upon the altar of St Peter with a knife and a penny, f.1142-1154. Chartul, of Hexham, f, 6 ; formeriy in poss, of J. B. Nichols, Esq, Pd. in Col Top. et Gen., vi, 41. Universis sancte matris ecclesie fihis tam presentibus quam futuris Robertus decanus et capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis salutem et orationes in Domino. Universitati vestre notum esse volumus quod Willelmus filius Ulfi donationem illam quam annis decem ante mortem regis Henrici fecerat Haugustaldensi ecclesie de quatuor bovatis terre in Ghiualdala de feudo suo, volens eam fratrum matris ecclesie attestatione et presentia communiri, pre fate Haugustaldensi ecclesie et fratribus ibidem canonice sub stituendis imperpetuum, presentibus ejusdem ecclesie Ricardo priore et Benedicto canonico, et super altare Beati Petri cum quodam cultello et uno nummo optuht predictas iiij"' bovatas in perpetuam elemosinam, libere et quiete tenendas pro se et heredibus suis in omnibus que ad ipsum eatenus pertinuerant. Hujus donationis testes sunt Hugo thesaurarius, Radulfus de Sancta Columba, Gernagotus, Girardus, Paulinus, Simon de Sigillo, Nicholaus, Simon nepos Ansf[ridi], Serlo et Girardus frater ejus, Johannes filius Letaldi, canonici ; Gilbertus prior de Sancta Trinitate et Warinus monachus, Radulfus de Vestiario, Robertus rufus, Willelmus de Lincolnia, Radulfus de Aquila, Robertus Trenchebis, Rogerus presbiter de Salat[ona], Barnardus ¦medicus, Gamellus de Cordis et filius ejus Serlo, et aliis. The prior of Hexham held the prebend of Salton and was rector of Salton. Attached to the prebend were : the town of Brawby ; tenements in Great Barugh of 22 bovates ; the town of Newton near Stonegrave, which Robert de Newton sometime ^ held at a rent of 50J, 6d. ; tenements in Flaxton of 6 bovates ; tenements in Givendale by Millington of 6 bovates, which William de Geveldale sometime held.* It would be interesting to know if William son of Ulf was related to the noted Englishman, Ulf son of Thorold, who was a conspicuous benefactor to St, Peter's church before the Survey was made. Among his gifts were included 3 carucates in Millington and Givendale.* ' Testa, 3746. ^ 1450-1500. ' He/tham Priory, ii, 154-5, * Kirkby's Quest, 92. 350 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Thomas de Geuedale was tallaged los. in the soc of Pocklington in 1205, and Robert de Geuedale i6j, 8d. likewise,* In 1219 the land of Robert balistarius in Givendale was tallaged." 5L Mandate of Henry II to the heir of Wilham son of Ulf, to permit the prior and canons of Hexham to hold in peace 4 bovates in Givendale which William son of Ulf gave them. 1158-1172. Chartul.'of Hexham, f, 6 ; formerly in poss, of J, B, Nichols, Esq, Pd. in Coll. Top. et Gen., vi, 40. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum heredi fihi Willelmi Ulfi salutem. Pre cipio quod prior et canonici de Hexteldesham teneant bene et in pace, libere et juste, quatuor bo-vatas terre in Geueldala, quas Willelmus filius Ulfi eis dedit in perpetuam elemosinam coram capitulo Eboracensi, sicut eas mehus tenuerunt et liberius tempore regis Henrici avi mei, et die quo rex Henricus avus meus vivus fuit et mortuus. Et prohibeo ne quis eis super hoc injuriam vel contumeliam faciat ; et nisi feceritis, vicecomes meus vel justici- arius Eboracensis faciat. Teste [Willelmo] filio Johannis, apud Wintoniam. 452. Grant by William Peverel of Dover to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of 8 carucates in Rudston with the advowson of the church. HOC— 1122. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f. 3s8d. Willelmus Peuerell omnibus videntibus et audientibus hoc scriptum salutem, Sciatis me concessisse et dedisse et presenti scripto confirmasse, pro salute anime domini mei| regis Willelmi et pro salute mea et omnium parentum meorum, Deo et abbatie Sancte Marie et monachis qui ibi serviunt Deo octo carrucatas terre in Ruddestan cum omnibus pertinentiis suis cum advocatione ecclesie de Rudstan in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam ; et dicti monachi de Eboraco hec omnia tenebunt et habebunt semper libere et quiete ab omni terreno servitio. Testibus, Nigel[lo] de Albini, Nigel[lo] Fossard, G[oisfrido] filio Pagani, Osberto capellano et multis ahis. 453. Confirmation by Henry I to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of 8 carucates of land in Rudston with the advowson of the church, which William Peverel (of Dover) gave to them. 1114-1122. Charter R,, I Edw, II, m. I, Pd, in Cal Chart. P., 1300-1326, p, 119. Henricus rex Anglorum T[urstino] archiepiscopo Eboracensi et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis in Eboracisira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et abbati ' Pipe R,, 7 John, 2 ib., 3 Hen, III. CROWN DEMESNE: GIVENDALE, RUDSTON 35 1 Sancte Marie de Eboraco et monachis ibi servientibus Deo octo carucatas terre in Rudestein cum pertinentiis, cum advocatione ecclesie de Rudestein, quas videlicet Willelmus Peverel eisdem monachis dedit in elemosinam. Et ideo volo et firmiter precipio quod predicti monachi eas cum advocatione ejusdem ecclesie bene et in pace, libere et honorifice semper teneant. Testibus, R[oberto] episcopo Lincolniensi, NigeUo de Albini, apud Wintoniam, Guneware had a manor in Rudston, assessed at 8 carucates of land. At the time of the Survey Richard de Surdeval held it under the count of Mortain. It was then waste, that is, there were no ploughs at work. Almost the whole of the land held by Richard de Surdeval under the count of Mortain, including the land in Brigham formerly Guneware's, was given to Christ's Church, Canterbury. It is noteworthy that in 1130 at Northampton Henry gave to the same church the priory of St, Martin, at Dover,' The ¦daughter of Ingelric, who married Ranulf Peverel and was the mother of William Peverel, is alleged to have been the mistress of William I,^ a circum stance which may possibly explain the subsequent tenure by her son of land in Yorkshire, This confirmation was possibly issued after the decease of William Peverel, who was apparently alive in 11 13,' It is consequently a reasonable •presumption that it was addressed to archbishop Thurstan, and not to Thomas II 454. Fine made in the king's court at Oxford, 17th September 1172, between Clement abbot of St, Mary's, York, and Robert son of Ralph de Rudstain, concerning the advowson of the church of Rudston ; the right of the abbot and monks. Assize R, 1040, m, yd. Pd, in Engl Hist. Rev., xxv, 709, Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud Oxoniam die dominica proxima post Exaltationem Sancti Crucis anno regni regis Henrici secundi xviij°, coram Ricardo de Lucy, Ricardo de CaunviU, [Bertranno] de Verdun, Hugone de Morewic, Ricardo Barre, Ricardo Breton, Willelmo Torell et Willelmo filio Radulfi, justiciariis [domini regis], et aliis [baronibus qui tunc ibi aderant], inter C[lementem] abbatem et monachos Sancte Marie de [Eboraco et] Robertum filium Radulfi de Ruddesteyn, de advocatione ecclesie de Ruddesteyn, unde recognitio summonita fuit inter eos per preceptum domini regis ; scihcet quod predictus [Robertus recognovit] advocationem predicte ecclesie esse jus predictorum abbatis et monachorum et eam remisit et quietam clamavit predictis abbati et monachis et successoribus suis in perpetuum de se et heredibus [suis ; et predicti] abbas et monachi receperunt eum in beneficiis et orationibus, etc. In 1219 John de Ruddestain claimed the church of Rudston against the abbot of St. Mary's, York, John de Brigham and Beatrice his wife and Walter de Hugate, The abbot produced in evidence of his title the charter ' Mon. Angl, iv, 538, ' Dugdale's Baronage, i, 4366, quoting Glover's Collection, ' Orderic (ed, Le Prevost), iv, 302. 352 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS of William Peverel and the confirmation of Henry I. He also cited a plea in the time of Henry II between Clement, abbot of St Mary's, Robert son of Ralph, who was father of Malger de Ruddestain, and William de Ruddestain, father of the said John, about the advowson, as a result of which one of the three presented a clerk, saving to the others their right. He also recited a plea which was terminated by the fine here given ; and a similar plea, terminated by fine, whereby William de Ruddestain quit claimed his right to Robert,' abbot of St. Mary's. From the abbot's pleadings it appears that Robert son of Ralph had one son Malger and two daughters, each named Beatrice, to whom the inheritance descended after the death of Malger, and who were married, the one to John de Brigham, and the other to Walter son of Geoffrey de Hugate. John and Beatrice granted their right in the advowson to St. Mary's, 'York; as also did Walter son of Geoffrey de Hugate and Beatrice his wife, sister of the said Beatrice, and Avice daughter of some person whose name is illegible. John answered that William his father was under age when he made fine with the abbot, and that subsequently he presented his clerk to that church. He also denied that the chirograph of the fine was made in the king's court.^ 455. Notitia of a grant by Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Robert son of Hastwy in fee of 21 bovates in Rudston for 20 shiUings yearly rent. ;:. 11 40-11 61. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 322. Item, xxvj* carta, et in eodem folio (lv°) est quedam carta per quam Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboraci cum assensu capituli sui dedit et concessit Roberto filio Hastwy tenere de eis in feodo et hereditate viginti et unam bovatam terre in Ruddestan, etc., reddendo eisdem pro predicta terra singulis annis viginti solidos ad festa Pentecostes et Martini, etc. Afterwards abbot Savary granted to William son of Robert son of Hastwi, the land in Rudston which Robert his father had from the abbey " ad commodum," to hold as their other " franc tenentes " hold, rendering 4 shillings yearly.' 456. Notitia of a grant by Richard d'Orival to the church of St Mary, York, of 3 carucates in East Lilling, 2 J carucates in Fimber, 3 carucates in Raisthorpe, 3 carucates in Burdale and J carucate in Sutton, near Malton. 1121-^.1137. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 365. Cum hoc baculo saisivit Ricardus de Aurea VaUe ecclesiam Sancte Marie Eboraci in manu Fulconis monachi de xij<=™ carru- catis terre, scilicet in LiUinga de iij carrucatis, in Fymara de duobus {sic) carrucatis et dimidia, in Redestorp de iij carrucatis, in Bredala de iij carrucatis, in Suttona de dimidia. Pro quibus in futurum centuplicim a Domino accipiet et -vitam eternam possidebit. This gift comprised East LiUing, namely i carucate and 6 bovates of the king's land and i carucate and 2 bovates, soc of Bulmer, which Nigel 1 "Adam" ; MS, ^ Assize R, 1040, m, 7d. ' Chartul,, n. 27. CROWN DEMESNE: EAST LILLING, FIMBER 353 Fossard held at the Survey under the count of Mortain ; in Fimber 2^ carucates of the land of Odo the crossbowman, surveyed in Fridaythorpe ; in Raisthorpe 2 carucates of the land of the same Odo, and i carucate of the land of Hugh son of Baldric, being a berewick of Langton ; in Burdale half of Hugh's berewick of Langton ; in Sutton half a carucate of the same Hugh's holding, Richard d'Orival may perhaps have been a son of Rainald d'Orival,. who in the year 1115 was a benefactor to the abbey of Lessay.^ Richard was a chaplain of Henry I and held the prebend of Brownswood in the diocese of London. The following charters may help to throw some light upon his indentity. Notices of gifts made by Henry I to Richard d'Orival, his chaplain, will be found in Hist, of Northumberland, y, 170 n.; Raine's Hexham Priory,. i, app,, p, ix ; The Percy Chartulary, n. 749 ; Placit. de quo Warranto, 593, 457. Grant by Henry I to Richard d'Orival, his chaplain, of the churches of Warkworth, Corbridge, Whithingham, and Rothbury. 1100-1107, Dodsw, MS, Ixxiv, f, 44 ; Charter R,, 18 Edw, I, m, 15, Pd, in Memor. of Hexham, i, app,, p, ix ; Mon. Angl, vi, 144, Henricus rex Anglorum Ranulpho Dunolmensi episcopo et Rogero Picoto et omnibus fidelibus suis Francis et Anghs et ministris de Northumbr[eland] salutem, Sciatis me dedisse Ricardo de Aurea Valle, capellano meo, quatuor ecclesias de quatuor maneriis meis, scilicet Wercheorda,^ et Colebruge et in Wytingham et in Routhebiria ; ^ tam in terris et in decimis et in hominibus qui ad terras harum ecclesiarum pertinent, cum soka et saka et toU et theam et infangandetheef cum omnibus suis consuetudinibus ; volo ut ipse habeat et teneat. Tu vero Rogere Pigot seisi eum inde, aut Aluricus de Colebrugge, aut Hamo balistarius, prepositus, aut Arnewynus prepositus. T[estibus], Roberto episcopo Lincolniensi et WUlelmo de Werlewast * et Evrardo filio comitis et Thoma capeUano, apud Cyrecester in Nat[ali] Sancti Johannis Baptiste. 458. Grant by Henry I to the canons of St. Mary, Carlisle, of the churches of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newburn, and those which Richard d'Orival holds of him, after the death of the said Richard, r.1121-1129. Charter R,, 18 Edw, I, m, 15, Pd, in Mon. Angl, vi, 144. Henricus rex Anglorum archiepiscopo Eboracensi et episcopo Dunelmensi et vicecomiti de Northumbr[elanda] et omnibus baronibus et fidelibus suis de Northumb[relanda] salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse Deo et Sancte Marie de Karleho et canonicis ejusdem loci ecclesiam de Novo Castello desuper Tynam ' Round, Cal. of Docs. France, 330. ^ " ¦Werkewrth " ; Charter R, ' " Rodebiria" ; ib. * Consecrated bishop of Exeter, 11 August 1 107; Z 354 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS et ecclesiam de Neuburna et ecclesias quas Ricardus de Aurea Valle de me tenet, post obitum ejus ; et Ricardus et clerici qui ipsis ecclesiis deserviunt recognoscant de canonicis ipsis et faciant eis servitium quod michi facere solebant et post obitum eorum redigantur ecclesie in manus canonicorum ita quod clerici qui eis deservient habeant inde necessaria et canonici habeant reliquum. Et volo et precipio firmiter ut bene et in pace et quiete et hono rifice teneant. Testibus, Willelmo episcopo Wyntoniensi et Bernardo episcopo de Sancto Davyd et Roberto de Sigillo, apud Rothomagum. 459. Grant by Henry II to the canons of St Mary of Carhsle, of the churches and possessions which Henry I, his grandfather, gave to them in alms, namely the church of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the church of Newburn, and the churches which Richard d'Orival held, 1155-1158. Charter R,, 18 Edw, I, m, 15, Pd, in Cal Chart. P., ii, 352. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum -et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopo Eboracengi et episcopo Dunelmensi et vicecomiti de Northumbria et omnibus baronibus et fidelibus suis de Northumbria salutem. Sciatis me concessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Karlelio et canonicis ejusdem loci ecclesias et possessiones quas rex Henricus avus meus eis in elemosinam dedit, -videlicet ecclesiam de Novo Castello super Tynam et ecclesiam de Neuburn et ecclesias quas Ricardus de Aurea Valle tenuit, ita quod clerici qui in eisdem eccleshs servient habeant inde necessaria et canonici habeant reliquum. Et volo et firmiter precipio quod predictas ecclesias habeant et teneant cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ita bene et in pace et libere et quiete et integre sicut carta regis Henrici avi mei testatur. Testibus, Thoma cancellario et Ricardo de Humez conestabulario et Waltero de Hereford et Manaser Byset dapifero et Odin[el] de Unfran-villa, apud Brantonam. •460. Grant by Geoffrey abbot of St. Mary's, York, at the request of Richard d'Orival, to Gilbert the kinsman of the said Richard, in fee, for 46 shillings yearly rent, of 3 carucates in East LUling, and 2J carucates in Fimber. 1121-^,1137. Chartul, of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 371. Omnibus videntibus vel audientibus has literas G[aufridus] abbas et tota congregatio monachorum Sancte Marie Eboracensis salutem. Sciatis Ricardum de Aurea VaUe dedisse ecclesie nostre et nobis iij carrucatas terre in LiUinga et duas carrucatas terre et dimidiam in Fymmara ; quas terras nos de precatione ejusdem JRicardi in capitulo nostro dedimus et concessimus Gilberto con- CROWN DEMESNE : NEWCASTLE, RAISTHORPE 355 sanguineo prefati Ricardi tenere de nobis et de posteris nostris in feudo et jure hereditario. Reddet autem idem GUbertus uno quoque anno nobis ad elemosinam nostram xvj<='™ solidos, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini, et alia servitia faciet nobis que pertinent ad feudum. Nos autem debe mus warantizare GUberto easdem terras quamdiu poterimus eas warantizare nobis ipsis. Valete. 461 . Grant by Savary abbot of St, Mary's, York, to Ralph son of Ralph in fee of 3 carucates in Raisthorpe for 16 shUlings yearly rent, and I carucate in Thixendale for 2 ores yearly, ^,1150-1161, Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), i. 362, n, 25, Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus literas has quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consensu et consilio capituli nostri reddidi et dedi Radulfo filio Radulfi tres carrucatas terre in Redestorp in feodo et hereditate, et reddet nobis unoquoque anno xvj<=™ sohdos, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Et eodem modo concessi eidem Radulfo unam carrucatam terre in Sistenedala et reddet pro ea unoquoque anno duas horas ad eosdem terminos. Quod si aliquis ullo modo disrationaverit easdem terras super eundem Radulfum non reddemus ei escambium. Testibus, priore Clemente et Godefrido cellerario, Willelmo filio Daniel, Ivone monacho, Simund de Sigillo, Thoma filio Wlviet et Willelmo de Steinegrava, Thoma Darel, Thoma de Catton, Rein[ero] filio Wym[ari], Daniele dapifero, Rannulfo de Smithe- tona, Wulsi de Hornebia. 462. Grant by Osbert, sheriff of York, to the monks of Selby of Acaster Selby and whatever he has in that town, 1109-1112. Chartul. of Selby, f. I03. Pd. in Chartul, n, 555, Notum sit omnibus hec audientibus quod [ego] Osbertus vicecomes de Euerwyk scira dedi Sancto Germano de Seleby et monachis ejusdem loci Acastram et quicquid habebam ipse in eadem villa cum omnibus consuetudinibus suis sicut melius habui de rege. Testimonio Thome archiepiscopi, Stephani abbatis, NigeUi de Albinio et aliorum. Osbert appears in the Domesday survey of Lincolnshire as Osbert the priest ; later his name occurs in precepts from Wilham 1 1 to his Lincolnshire ministers, as Osbert the clerk. Late in the reign of William II he became sheriff of Lincoln, which office with that of sheriff of York he filled until sometime before the summer of 11 14. In the " Chronica de Melsa" he is styled Osbert de Humber. It is evident from the very considerable estate which he amassed and left to his sons that he was a personage who stood high in favour with Henry I. From this sovereign he obtained .Acaster 356 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Selby, where in King Edward's days Chetel held a manor assessed at 6 bovates of land, and Torchil another manor assessed at 5 bovates. At the time of the Survey, Landric, possibly the carpenter of York castle, held Chetel's, and Tona held Torchil's manor. Towards the end of his long career Osbert gave this land to Selby. The gift was made not earlier than 27th June 1 108, nor later than the death of Stephen, abbot of St Mary's, York, in 11 12. 463. Precept of Henry II to the sheriff" and reeves of York to cause the prior and canons of St, Oswald (of Nostell) to have their aUowance, namely i2d. daily, as they had it in the time of Henry I. 1154-1158, Chartul, of Nostell ; Vesp, E, xix, f, 7 (old p, 11), Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum vicecomiti Ebor[acensi] et preposit[is] de Eboraco salutem, Precipio vobis quod faciatis habere priori et canonicis Sancti Oswaldi liberationem suam, scilicet xii. denarios cotidie, sicut eam habuerunt tempore regis Henrici avi mei, et eisdem terminis quibus tunc eam habere solebant. Et sic eis faciatis ne ab eis clamorem audiam pro aliqua injuria quam eis inde faciatis. Et nisi feceritis justitia mea faciat fieri. Teste Thoma cancellario, apud Wintoniam. The sheriff of York took credit in 1130, in accounting for the farm of Yorkshire, inter alia : " Canonicis de Sancto Oswaldo, in elemosina xviij li, et V s. numero," ' Possibly this payment had been withdrawn by Stephen, At any rate Henry II continued the alms, and at Michaelmas 1156, and thereafter the sheriff of York took credit : " In decimis constitutis canonicis Sancti Oswaldi xviii li, et v s," ' The alms was evidently paid out of the farm of the city ofYork, 464. Precept of Henry II to the sheriff of York to make a division between the underwood of the poor brethren of the hospital (of St. Peter) of York in Acomb and the underwood of Alan de Cnapton. 1172-1186. Chartul, of St, Leonard's, York ; Nero D, iii, f, 5, H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum, dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum vicecomiti Eboracischire salutem, Precipio tibi quod juste et sine dilatione facias divisam esse inter boscum pauperum hospitalis de Eboraco qui sunt ele mosina mea in Acum et boscum Alani de Cnapton, sicut esse debet et sicut fuit tempore regis H[enrici] avi mei. Et nisi feceris justiciarh mei de partibus iUis faciant, ne amphus inde clamorem audiam pro defectu justitie. Teste Roberto filio Bern[ardi,] apud Westmonasterium. 1 R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen, I, 24, 2 ife,, 2 Hen, II, 26, CROWN DEMESNE: NOSTELL, ACOMB 357 465. Quit-claim by Alan, clerk of Acomb, to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of his right of common or pasture within the ditch between the land of Acomb, belonging to tbe treasurer (of York), and land with wood belonging to the hospital, 1190- 1215, Chartul, of St. Leonard's, York; Rawl. MS,, B, 455, f, i. Omnibus presentes has visuris vel audituris Alanus clericus de Acom, salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me caritatis intuitu concessisse, quietum clamasse, et hac mea presenti carta confir masse Deo et pauperibus hospitahs Sancti Petri Eboracensis quicquid juris vel clamei habui infra fossatum quod factum est inter terram de Acom pertinentem ad Thesaurariam et terram et boscum fratrum dicti hospitalis sive nomine commune sive 1 ratione pasture. Et ut hec mea quieta clamatio et concessio a me et heredibus meis imperpetuum firmiter observetur huic scripto sigillum meum apposui. Testibus, magistro WUlelmo de Geredun, Anketin, Godefrid, Waltero et ahis fratribus hospitahs ; Radulfo de Fontibus, Thoma, Ada, Alexandro capellanis ; magistris Willelmo de Bonevill, Thoma de Languad, J, de Luda et multis aliis. 466. Notification by Henry II that he has restored to Guy son of Tece his land, of which he was disseised for manslaughter (?) of Alan the Welshman, of which he was traduced ; and pardon for the offence, the said Guy making his peace with the said Alan's parents. 1157-1163, Harl, MS, 6067, f, 103, Henricus rex Anglorum, dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus ministris suis Anglie et Wallie salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse Guidoni filio Tece totam terram suam unde disseisitus fuit per emeata lahriem ^ Alani Wallensis, unde ipse Guido diffamabatur, et quantum ad me pertinet predictum delictum ei condonasse; et ipse Guido faciat pacem cum parentibus dicti Alani. Testibus, Ricardo 4e Lucy, Jocelino de Baylioll et Willelmo de Hasting, apud Durham. In 1 1 56 Robert de Ponte owed 20s. in the account of the sheriff of London for the plea of Guy son of Tecy,' which debt he extinguished in the following year. It was probably during the king's northern tour in January 1158, that he issued this charter at Durham, on the way from Newcastle to Yarrow,* V __ . , 1 "sint"; MS, ' "lahriht" (?), ' P. Mag. Pip., 2 Hen, II, 5, * Cf. Surtees, Durham, iii, 258, 358 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 467. Confirmation by Henry I to abbot Richard and the monks of St, Mary's, Y'ork, of land outside the city of Lincoln called "in Land" and Calvecroft, which Romphar gave to them. 1120-1122. Charter R,, I Edw, II, m, I. Pd, in Cal Chart. P., iii, 120. Henricus rex Anglorum episcopo Lincolniensi et justiciario et vicecomiti et omnibus baronibus et fidehbus suis Francis et Anglis de Lincolnie scira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et abbati Ricardo et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus terram extra Lincolniam que vocatur in Land et Calvecroft cum omnibus pertinenths suis, cum prato adjacente et cum tota pastura inter Calvecroft et divisas de Gretewelle per sursum et deorsum usque ad medium cursum de Whithum, et prohibeo ne aliquis pascat ibi animalia sua sine voluntate abbatis et monachorum. Et concedo eis hanc terram prout Rompharus eis dedit cum tol et tem et infangenthef et cum ahis liberis consuetudinibus ; et prohibeo ne aliquis eis inde forisfaciat. Testibus, Roberto de SigiUo, Galfrido Peverel, apud Wyndeshoram. In Lincolnshire Alured gave to St. Mary's, York, 4 bovates of land in Wintrington, and Romphar gave 7 bovates in the same town, 4 bovates in Usselby and 4 bovates in Osgodby, before the Lindsey survey was made (1115-18).'- Possibly Romphar was also the donor of i carucate of land in Yaddlethorpe,^ in the king's socage of Kirton-in-Lindsey. {c) Snaith 468. Grant by WiUiam I to abbot Benedict of Selby and lands in Flaxley, Rawcliffe, Brayton, and Whitgift, for the foundation of an abbey there; and confirmation of gifts made by others to the same abbey, 1078-1085. Doubtful. Chartul, of Selby, f. 11 ; Labbe, NovcB BibliotheccB MSS. Librarum, Parisiis, 1657, Tom. i, p. 604. Pd. in Chartul. of Selby (Yorks. Rec, Soc) X, pp. [18], II. T)a.\is,-'Regesta,i, 11, 178; Mon. Angl., iii, 499, In nomine sancte et individue Trinitatis, Patris et FUii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Willelmus fortissimus immo potentis- simus rex omnium regum illorum a quibus eo tempore sceptra regalia sub Divino gubernabantur, maximum imperium Anglice terre regens quod permissione atque voluntate Dei primum signis mirabilibusque prodigiis ac deinde magnis -viribus belhsque debellando Anglos tandem adquisitum gubernans, viris tam ecclesiasticis quam suis comitibus baronibusque atque ministris omnibus salutes. A divina providentia Dei misericordia et mea bonitate divina dementia inspirata, devote postulanti Benedicto 1 Cal. Charter P., iii, 120 ; Lindsey Sur., 2, 10. ^ ib., 2. CROWN DEMESNE: SNAITH, SELBY 359^ abbati devotissimo cenobium in honore Domini nostri Jesu Christi et beatissime ejus genitricis et virginis Marie et Sancti Germani Autissiodorensis episcopi in Salebya fundare concessi;, in quo fundamine conjeci et regaii libertate posui et dedi de mea propria mensa ipsam Selebiam, videlicet unam carucatam terre de Snaith et sex bovatas de Flaxlei et Rou]?eclif et dimidiam carucatam in Brattuna et unam piscariam Witegift; et terras. a Thoma archiepiscopo eidem ecclesie datas, videlicet Fristunam et Selebiam minorem tam secundum vivam vocem quam juxta brevis ejus tenorem; eodem modo CruU, scihcet unum hundret qui jacet in vicecomitatu Lincolnie, quem dedit Gaufridus dc Lawirche ; et Stanford que est in vicecomitatu Hametonie quem dedit Wido de Ramecurt, sine ullo retentu confirmavi et dando concessi et cuncta cum iis que undecunque tam in terris et possessionibus quam in aliis oblationibus que instinctu Sancti Spiritus a devotis benefactoribus offerri et quoquoversum jure, prece et pretio fadquiri possunt sub regaii munere, ab omni exactione et molestia et vexatione, solute, quiete et libere prout decet elemosinam regiam, et propriam abbatiam regis intermina- bili et perpetua pace tenere et curtem suam cum saca et soca et tol et tem et infangenj^ef et cum omnibus consuetudinibus quas meliores habet ecclesia Sancti Petri Eboracensis habere et perpetuo possidere. Ad testimonium et confirmationem hujus elemosine donationis pro salute anime mee et tam precedentium meorum quam subsequentium data carta hec et confirmata apud Lundonias in presentia istorum, scilicet Odonis Baiocensis episcopi, Eduardi de Salesburia, Hugonis de Portu, Hugonis de Montefort, Roberti de OUey, Ricardi filii comitis Gilberti [et] Baldwini fratris ejus, Remigh episcopi, Radulfi Talebois, Roberti de Teiny, Gaufridi de la Wirche et totius curie regis. ^ The story of the foundation of Selby by William I at the instance of Benedict, a brother of the house of Saint German at Auxerre, is found in the Hist. Monast. Selebiensis in Labbe, Nova Bibl., vol. i, 594-626,^ Benedict was miraculously bidden by the patron saint to go to a place called Selby, in England, which he would find by the banks of the Ouse, not far from the city of York, where he was to found a cell in honour of St, German on a piece of ground belonging to the king. By a confusion of names he reached Salisbury (Sdlesbyria) instead of Selby (Selebya). There he was kindly received by Edward of Salisbury, and after a time, being warned by his patron, he set sail at Lytne in a merchant ship bound for York, Sailing up the Humber and the Ouse he landed at Selby, then separated from York by about 10 miles of wood, and made himself a dwelling under a great oak, called by the natives Strihac. This was in the year 1069, when Hugh son of Baldric had succeeded William Malet as sheriff, Hugh, seeing the cross on Benedict's cell as he was on his way to York, sailing up the river with a strong force, landed, interviewed Benedict, gave him his tent, and ordered the erection of a chaeplf or his use. He then, possibly about Christmas time 1069, took Benedict to the king at York, by whom he was favourably ' Chartul. of Selby, i, 32, ^ Cf. Freeman, Norman Conq. (ed, 2), iv, 798. 360 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS received, and from whom he received a small grant of land in Great Selby, which was a member of the socage of Snaith, which manor and socage was not surveyed in Domesday but was then in William's hands and reserved for the support of his table. Benedict was harassed by a noted thief or highwayman named Swain son of Sigge. He performed miracles and obtained grants of land : from Geoffrey de la Guerche, a tenant in chief in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, at Crowle, consisting of an entire " hundred," that is, 12 carucates of land, and from Guy de Rainelcurt, the town of Stanford-upon-Avon, in Northamptonshire.^ As stated, Great Selby, where i carucate, a portion only of the town, was given, was a member of the socage of Snaith ; as also were Flaxley and Rawcliffe, where 6 bovates were given, and Brayton, near Selby, where half a carucate was bestowed, Whitgift, where a fishery was given, was a chapelry, anciently in the parish of Adlingfleet,' but in 1306 belonging to the parish of Snaith, and now an independent parish. Symeon of Durham states that Selby Abbey had its origin in the year 1069.^ All the witnesses were well-known tenants in chief in Domesday, except Ralph Taillebois, who was deceased before the Survey was made, being then represented by his daughter. Robert de Teini may be Robert de Toeni, lord of Belvoir, who died 4th August 1088. It would be difficult to give a precise date to this charter upon its internal evidence. It was issued sometime between 1069 and 1086. The editor of the Chartulary cf Selby gives the date circa 1070, but that is probably too early. Several of the witnesses attest royal charters issued in 1078 and 1081, which period may well be near the date of this,* Professor Freeman, in remarking of this charter that " one hardly knows what to make of its stilted and inflated beginning, which savours rather of yEthelred than of William," possibly reflects the attitude of a critical mind towards it, Mr. Davis says it is spurious. In its favour the plea may be urged that it treats only of possessions which are known to have been in the possession of the monastery at the Survey or soon after. From Domesday we learn that abbot Benedict had " bought " Stanford from Guy de Rainelcurt, or Renbudcurt, together with two manors in Leicestershire which belonged to Stanford. All three manors remained in the possession of the abbey until the Dissolution.^ The Lincolnshire survey tells us that a certain abbot of St. German of Selby held something in Crowle of Geoffrey de La Guerche, but it does not appear that the abbot as yet held the entire hundred.' To condemn a charter of the eleventh century as spurious, merely on the grounds of inflated language in the initial clauses, goes beyond reasonable criticism. It was exemplified by Edward I at Westminster, 28th April, 14th year.'' 469. Writ of Wilham II to archbishop Thomas I, directing that the church of Selby shall have the liberties which the church of' St. Peter of York has, and such acquittance as the lands of St. Peter have, io87-(r.io94. Labbe, i, 604-5, Pd, in Chartul. of Selby, i, p, [19], and n. 2; Davis Regesta'i, 404. Willelmus rex Anglorum Thome archiepiscopo et vicecomiti- ,bus suis ceterisque fidelibus suis Francigenis et Anglicis salutem. 1 Chartul. of Selby, ii, 258, 279, ' Chartul. of Selby, ii, 131. 3 op. cii (Rolls Ser.), ii, 186, * Cartul. Mon. de Ramesia, ii, 98 ; Round, Cal. of Docs., France, 503. = V. C. H. Northants, i, 287, 3426 ; V. C. H. Leic, i, 3276. * Dom. Bk., i, 3696, ^ Chartul. of Selby, n. 37, This is not on the Charter Roll. CRO"WN DEMESNE: OUSEFLEET, AIRMYN 36 1 Volo et precipio ut ecclesia Sancti Germani de Selebi ita bene amodo habeat omnes consuetudines suas sicut melius habet ecclesia Sancti Petri suas de Everwyk et ita volo ut terras suas Sanctus Germanus quietas habeat sicut Sanctus Petrus de Everwyk habet suas ; et hoc concedo pro Dei amore et salute •anime patris mei et mee et tam precedentium meorum quam subsequentium. Teste Ivone Talebois. This writ would be read in the shiremote at York. The earliest date •on which I have found Ivo Taillebois attesting a charter is in the year 108 i.i He died circa 1094. ¦470. Grant by Henry I to the abbey of St. Mary, York, of Ousefleet and Airmyn, what he had in Haldenby, and whatever lay between Ousefleet and Airmyn, 1100-1108, Charter R„ 41 Hen, III, m, 8, Pd, in Cal Charl R., i, 461, Henricus rex Anglorum G[irardo] archiepiscopo et Rodberto •de Lascy ^ et omnibus baronibus suis Francis et Anglis de Eboraciscira salutem. Sciatis me dedisse in puram et per petuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni terreno servitio, Deo et abbatie Sancte Marie Eboracensis Useflete et Eyreminne ^ et quod habui in Haldaneby, et quicquid continetur inter Useflete et Eyremynne^ cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, in terris, in aquis, in bosco et in piano, in moris et in pasturis et in omnibus aliis rebus. Quare volo et precipio ut nullus eos disturbet facere commoda sua pro voluntate sua in predicta elemosina mea ubicunque voluerint. Testibus, Ranulfo episcopo Dunelmensi, Nigello de Albin[i], Willelmo Peverel de Notingeham,* apud Winton[iam]. This charter having been torn was exemplified by Henry III, nth February 1257. Ousefleet, Great Airmyn and Haldenby were members of the extensive socage of Snaith, In 1304 Henry de Lascy, earl of Lincoln, gave licence to the abbot and convent of Selby to rebuild the chapel of St. Mary Magdalene at Whitgift, where the inhabitants of the towns of Ousefleet, Whitgift, Eastoft, Redness and Swinfleet, and the tenants of 1 1 bovates of land in Fockerby and 13 bovates in Haldenby, which towns were within the bounds of the parish of Snaith,^ might hear divine service and partake of the sacraments. At the date of Henry's gift to St Mary's it is possible that H bovates in Haldenby, or the service of that land, had already been granted away from the royal demesne. This charter is addressed to archbishop Gerard and Robert de Lascy, the one as the principal ecclesiastic and the other as the principal layman ¦of the county. After Robert's banishment we usually find Nigel de Aubigny addressed in the latter capacity. It is probable that Nigel had not yet ¦obtained from Henry the lands and services of various Domesday fees, the ¦¦ Round, Cal. of Docs., France, 503. "^ " Laci " ; Duchyof Lane., Miscel,, bundle i, n, 3, ^' " Eirmine " ; ife, * " Notigham " ; ift, ' Chartul of Selby, i, 1. See ib., ii, 128, 362 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS possession of which afterwards made him the greatest baron in Yorkshire, Archbishop Gerard was translated to York in iioo, and died 21st May 1108. The date of this charter falls within these limits. As, however, Ranulf Flambard was imprisoned in the Tower 14th September iioo, from whence he escaped 4th February iioi, and remained in exile in Normandy until 1 106, the period of issue may safely be narrowed down to August-September 1 100, or 1106-1108, from which later period must be excluded the occasion of Henry's sojourn in Normandy, namely from August 1106 to some time shortly before Easter 1107, 471. Notification of Henry I to archbishop Gerard and Osbert the sheriff, that the abbey of St, German of Selby shall remain in the place where it was founded by his father and mother. 1100-1108. Chartul. of Selby, f. 14, Pd, in Chartul, n, 19, Henricus rex Anglorum Girardo archiepiscopo et Osberto vicecomiti et omnibus baronibus suis Francis et Anghs de Everwikscira salutem. Sciatis quod volo et precipio ut abbatia Sancti Germani de Seleby in loco in quo a patre meo et matre fundata est permaneat quieta, nee de illo loco ad aham trans- mutetur sed ibi permaneat cum omnibus consuetudinibus et libertatibus quas unquam meliores habuit in tempore patris et matris mee et fratris, et quidcunque eidem ecclesie pro Deo et anima mea bene pater voluit, volo et concedo. Testibus, R[ ] cancellario et Thoma capellano et Nigello de Albineia et Unfredo de Albineia, apud Trumpington. It is by no means improbable that the monks of Selby, after they had received several gifts of land in more salubrious and elevated situations than Selby, entertained the notion of removing from thence. If so, the proposal was vetoed by Henry in this writ, a circumstance which may have some bearing upon the tradition that he was born at Selby.^ Orderic tells us that William sent to Normandy, apparently about Easter 1068, to request Matilda to come to him in England. Aldred, archbishop of York, who had anointed William as king, anointed Matilda as the king's consort in London on Whitsunday (11 May) 1068. Before the year (dating from Easter) was out, Matilda gave birth to the young Henry.^ This would be in February or March 1068, by the old calendar, or 1069 by the new, assuming that Matilda became enceinte after Whitsuntide. Now we know also from Orderic, that Robert Fitz-Richard, the constable of York castle, presumably under William Malet, was slain with his men at the commence ment of the northern rising of 1069 ; ' that, following the massacre at Durham on 28th January, Merleswain, then or late the sheriff of Lincoln, earls Gospatric and Waldeve, Edgar Atheling, Archil, and the four sons of Karle, were joined by Harold, Canute and Beorn, the sons of Swain king of Denmark, earl Osbern their uncle, Christian a Danish bishop, and 240 ships, which arrived in the Humber from Denmark.* Then followed the sack ofYork and the overthrow of the rebels by William, who had rapicly 1 Mon. Angl, iii, 485. ¦'¦ Orderic (ed. Le Prevost), ii, 181. ' ife., 187. * ife. Symeon of Durham says that they came just before the Nativity of St. Mary, probably meaning the Purification ; op. cit., i, 187. CRO'WN DEMESNE : SNAITH, SELBY 363 hastened to the north. This done he returned to Winchester for Easter, which feU in that year on 12th April.^ It does not seem improbable that Matilda, wishful to join her husband before her conflnement, went north and gave birth to her son at Selby, during the month of March, and very soon after the suppression of the northern rebeUion. In this event we may descry the cause which led to WiUiam's foundation of Selby abbey in 1069. The birth of Henry I is usually ascribed to a date not later than August- September 1068, on the ground that William left his wife in Normandy in December 1067, where she remained until her coronation by archbishop Aldred, This event is thus described in the Annals of Winchester : MLXVllI. Hoc anno Matildis consecrata est apud Londoniam ab Aldredo Eboracensi archiepiscopo, et post non multos dies Henricum filium suum in lucem protulit,^ Orderic, who commenced the year 1068 from Easter, says : Anno ab incarnatione Domini MLXVlll" Guillelmus rex legatos honorabUes in Neustriam direxit et Mathildem conjugem suam ad se venire praecepit. Protinus Ula mariti jussis libenter obedivit et cum ingenti frequentia virorum ac nobilium feminarum transfretavit. . . . Adelredus Eboracorum metropolitanus, qui maritum inunxerat, Mathildem ad consortium regii honoris die Pentecostes anno ij° regni prasfati regis inunxit. Decorata regio diademate matrona, priusquam annus perficeretur filium nomine Henricum peperit, quem totius terre sue in Anglia hsredem constituit,^ Freeman seems to have had a mistaken idea about Selby, He says : " It is quite impossible to believe that there was any settled monastery or town at Selby at any time in the year 1068," * No doubt there was no monastery, but it is obvious from the Chartulary that there was at that time a considerable town there, divided into Great and Little Selby, and probably assessed to Danegeld at 6 carucates,* Great Selby was not so unlikely a place for the birth of Henry as Freeman evidently thought, for it was not only a socage estate, dependent upon the royal manor of Snaith, but it also lay on the ancient water-way which, by the evidence of the Survey, was used as the usual route to the north from the Midlands, namely by taking boat at Torkesay, sailing down the Trent, and up the Ouse to York,^ The date of this charter depends upon the identity of the chancellor. If he was Roger le Poer, it would be 1 101-H02 ; but, if Ranulf, 1 107-1 108. 472. Grant by Gerard, archbishop of York, to abbot Hugh and the convent of Selby, of the church of Snaith. iioo-i 108. Chartul. of Selby, f. 154. Chartul, n. 875. G[irardus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus H[ugoni] abbati et congregationi Sancti Germani salutem. Ecclesiam de Snayth vobis et monasterio vestro possidendam dedi et ut eam libere et quiete ab omni consuetudine teneatis hiis hteris concedo I Orderic, ii, 188. ^ Annales Mon., ii, 27. * op. cit., ii, 181. * Norman Conq., iv, 794. * V. C. H. York, ii, 210, note 4 ; 298, note 14. « Dom.Bk.,i, 337. 364 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS atque precipio. Testibus, Gilberto Cantuariensi et Hugone dapifero. Valete. This gift was confirmed by archbishop Thomas II, the chapter of St Peter's, Pope Innocent II and others.' The parish of Snaith is still of large extent, but the ancient parish was even larger, for it extended from Hensall on the west to Adlingfleet on the east. The socage was of greater extent still, and comprised some 25 towns, grouped along both banks of the Aire, and extended from Adlingfleet westward to Birkin on the left bank and to Whitley some distance beyond the right bank of the river. In the I2th century the ancient course of the river Don formed the boundary of the parish on the south-east, separating it from Lincolnshire. 473. Writ of Henry I to Gerard archbishop of York, Bertram de "Verdun and the barons of Yorkshire notifying them of his gift to Hugh abbot of Selby of the churches [of the soc] of Snaith and all that belonged to them since the time of king Edward, to hold with certain privileges, as WiUiam I (?) commanded by his writ, 1101-1108, Patent R„ 35 Edw, I, m, 42, Pd, in Cal Pal P., 1301-1307, p, 487 ; Chartul. of Selby, n, 25, Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum Gerardo ^ archiepiscopo et Ber[tramo] de Verdun et baronibus suis Francis et Anghs de Ewrowicescira ^ salutem, Sciatis me concessisse Hugoni abbati de Saleby ecclesias de Esneit * et quicquid eis pertinuit tempore regis Edwardi et in tempore patris et fratris mei. Et precipio ut honorifice teneat cum sacca et socca, tol et teim et ita ut ^ inde nullum servitium faciat preter orationes regis et ecclesie, et sicut rex Willelmus precepit per brevem suum. Teste R[oberto] episcopo Lincohe ® et Ur[sone] de Ab[etot], apud Saresberiam in concilio ; et faciat sepem curie domus ejus.' The churches of Snaith comprised all the churches with their chapels within the extensive socage of Snaith, It appears from this writ that when Henry I gave the church of Snaith to St, Peter's, York, and archbishop Gerard,' it was done in violation of an earlier gift by William I (?) to the monks of Selby, Is it possible that the omission of any account in the Survey of the socage of Snaith was due to an inchoate gift by the Conqueror to St, German's of the entire socage and its churches,'' 474. Confirmation by Henry I to St. German's, Selby, of the gift of Geoffrey de la Guerche of the church of Crowle. 1 100-1108. Chartul. of Selby, f, 11. Pd. in Chartul,, n. 3, Henricus rex Anglorum Osberto vicecomiti et omnibus baronibus suis de Lincolnesira salutem. Sciatis nos concessisse 1 Chartul, nos, 876-78, 2 >. Girardo Eboracensi" ; Chartul. 3 "Eboracscira"; ib. * "Snayth"; ib. ' " saca et soca et thol et theam ita ut " ; ife. ° " Testibus . , , , Lincolniensi " ; ife, ' " et faciat semper curiam domus ejus ut primitus petit" ; ib. ' Mon. Angl, vi, 11786 ; Histor. of York, ii, ill. CROWN DEMESNE: CROWLE, RAWCLIFFE 365 pro anima mea et pro anima patris et matris mee donationem et elemosinam quam fecit Gaufridus de Wyrcha ecclesie Sancti Germani de Seleby, scUicet CruU et omnia que adjacent ei solutam et quietam ab omni servitio et consuetudine preter danegeld. Teste Girardo archiepiscopo Eboracensi, apud Londinium. 475. Mandate from Henry I directing that Hugh abbot of Selby and the monks shall hold their lands in Rawcliffe, Brayton, Flaxley and the fishery at Whitgift as beneficially as they held them in the time of WiUiam I and Wilham II. 1104-1106. Chartul. of Selby, f. 15. Pd. in Chartul, n, 29, Henricus rex Anglorum Girardo archiepiscopo et Osberto vicecomiti et omnibus baronibus et fidelibus suis Francis et Anghs de Everwykescira salutem. Precipio ut Sanctus Ger manus de Seleby et abbas Hugo et successores sui et monachi ibidem Deo et Sancto Germano servientes habeant et cum pace et honore teneant terram suam de Rodecliva et dimidiam caru catam in Brayton et terram vj bovatarum in Flaxelay et piscariam suam de Wytegift, sicut mehus et honorabilius unquam tenue runt^ tempore patris et fratris mei et cum eisdem consuetudi nibus ; quia volo et concedo ut ipse abbas et monachi de Seleby habeant omnes res et consuetudines suas omnes ita bene et honorifice et in omnibus ita plenarie sicut melius unquam habuerunt tempore patris et fratris mei, et hoc pro animabus patris et fratris mei et matris mee et omnium antecessorum meorum et pro memetipso et uxore mea et omnibus successoribus meis ; et inde tu, . Osberte vicecomes, [facias] ne amplius inde audiam clamorem. Teste Walding cancellario, apud AUouestan. The date of this precept is fixed before 1107 bythe attestation of Waldric the chancellor. He was a chaplain of Henry I, but loved the fray more than the cloister. As a reward for taking duke Robert prisoner at Tinchebrai, he was nominated bishop of Laon, but did not long survive to enjoy the emolu ments of this rich see ; for, refusing to give his consent to the establishment of the commune at Laon, he was barbarously slain by the infuriated popu lace on 25th April 1112.^ He appears to have succeeded Roger le Poer as chancellor in January 1 103. AUouestan may be Alston, in Weare, co. Somerset. The name occurs in 1284-5 ^^ Aleueston, Or it may be Alveston in co. Warwick. 476. Writ of Henry I directing that the land and men of St. German of Selby in Crowle, Stallingborough, and Stamford, shall have toU and theam, soc and sac, and infangthief, because the King has granted to them the same liberties as those which the church of St. Peter of York has. 1109-1114. Chartul. of Selby, f, 14, Pd, in Chartul, n, 18. Henricus rex Anglorum episcopo Lincolniensi et vicecomiti- [bus] et omnibus ministris suis Lincolniensibus et Laircestrensibus, ' " tenuit " ; Chartul, '' Orderic (ed, Le Prevost), iv, 230 and note. 366 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS -et Norhamtonensibus salutem. Precipio quod Sanctus Germanus de Seleby et terra et homines sui de Crull et Stallingburg et Stanford et in eis que eis pertinent habeant thol et team et soch et sach et infangenethef et omnes consuetudines et libertates suas in omnibus rebus, quia has quiet[anci]as et libertates habet ecclesia Sancti Petri de Eboraco secundum cujus dignitates et libertates concessi has et dedi Sancto Germano ; quare precipio quod supra hoc nullo modo eos infestatis. Teste Thoma archi episcopo Eboracensi, apud Wodestok. A re-grant of these hberties in the places named, " as they have throughout their land of Yorkshire," was issued at Winchester and tested by Eustace Fitz-John, circa H20-1133.' 477. Writ of Henry I directing that the monks of Selby shall hold the vivary which existed when the abbey was founded by William I, his father, and that none shall fish there under pain of forfeiture. ^,1115-1128. Chartul. of Selby, f. i2d. Pd, in Chartul, n, 9. Henricus rex Anglorum justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus baronibus suis de Everewykscira salutem. Precipio quod monachi •de Seleby teneant vivarium suum cum quo fundata est abbatia iUa a patre meo Willelmo rege et ab antecessoribus meis, solute et quiete et juste tam in longitudine quam in latitudine a fine usque ad finem ex utraque parte ; quod si quis sine permissione eorundem monachorum in eo venerit piscare, forisfactus sit apud me et apud justitiam meam. Teste Nigello de Albaneia, apud Pontefratch. The vivary or stew of Selby lay near Dayridding and not far from the boundary of Brayton.^ There seems to have been some dispute as to its size or bounds ; hence the king's writ. Nigel de Aubigny may have been at Pontefract in connexion with the forfeiture of Robert de Lacy, which event happened about the year 11 15. Henry sailed from Portsmouth on 21st September 11 14, and retumed in. July following. After Easter 1 116, he was abroad for over four years. ¦478. Confirmation by Henry I to the monks of Selby, of the gift of Osbert the sheriff, of land in Acaster. 112 i-i 122. Chartul, of Selby, f, 15, Pd. in Chartul:, n. 30. [Henricus] rex Anglorum Turstino ' archiepiscopo Eboracensi -et justiciariis et baronibus et omnibus ministris suis de Eboraci- 1 Chartul, i, 24. 2 j-j^ j^g^ 219. ' " Thomae " in the Chartul. CROWN DEMESNE: SELBY, ACASTEk 367 schira salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse hac pre senti cartula donationem quam Osbertus vicecomes fecit de Acastra Sancto Germano de Seleby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima patris mei et pro animabus antecessorum meorum, ita ut ipsi eandem villam bene et in pace teneant. Testibus, Roberto [episcopo] Lincolniensi et Bernardo episcopo Sancti David et Roberto comite filio regis, apud [dlank]. This charter is somewhat defective. The name of the donor has been omitted by the original transcriber, and " Thomas " has been extended from an initial "T," instead of "Turstinus." It is also noteworthy that the charter describes the gift as if it comprised the town of Acaster, whereas it only comprised a portion of it The word " episcopo " before " Lincolniensi " and the place of issue have also been omitted. In spite of these defects the charter is probably genuine. As noted elsewhere, Osbert the sheriflf died in 11 14 or 11 15. It is natural, therefore, that his gift of land in Acaster, which land was held immediately of the king, should receive the king's confirmation soon after the death of the giver. The date cannot have been earlier than 19th September 11 15, on which day Bernard the Queen's chancellor or chaplain was consecrated as Bishop of St. David's. Robert Fitz-Roy's attestation as " comes " indicates that he had then been created earl of Gloucester. Mr. Round has shown that this creation took place between May 1121 and the end of 1122 ; ^ consequently the date of this charter cannot be before 1121-1122. Nor can it be later than the death of Robert Bloet, bishop of Lincoln, which occurred on Sth January 1123. 479. Mandate of Stephen to the sheriff and ministers of Yorkshire, directing that the abbot and monks of Selby shall have the liberties and customs which they had in the time of king Henry his uncle and after. ^.1147-1154. Chartul. of Selby, f. 16. Fd. in Chartul, -n. 3s. Also f, 12, Fd. in Chartul, n.y. Stephanus rex Anglorum justiciariis, vicecomitibus^ et baronibus et ministris et omnibus fidelibus suis de Eborac[i]scira salutem. Precipio quod ecclesia Sancti Germani de Seleby et abbas et monachi ibidem Deo servientes habeant omnes libertates suas et suas liberas consuetudines in teloneo * et passagio et terris et molendinis et in omnibus possessionibus suis in burgis et extra burgum * et in omnibus rebus et locis, ita bene et in pace et honorifice sicut melius et liberius habuerunt tempore regis Henrici avunculi mei et meo postea, ne super hoc ahquis eis injuriam vel contumeliam inde faciat, quia nulli warantizare volo qui eis inde detrimentum fecerit vel eos infestaverit.^ Teste, Roberto de Ver, apud Eboracum. ^ Genealogist, N.S,, iv, 213, ' "vicecomitibus" ; f, 12 only, , « "thelonio"; f, 12, * "burgos"; f. 16. ^ "Testibus,'' etc.; f. 12. 368 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 480. Confirmation by Stephen to the monks of Selby, of the gifts of William I, the founder, archbishop Thomas I, Geoffrey de la Guerche, Guy de Reinbuedcurt, Ilbert de Lacy, Osbert the sheriff, Roger de Mowbray, archbishop Thomas II, Hugh son of Everard, Hermer de Kelkfield, Nigel de Aubigny, and others. c. July 1154, Chartul, of Selby, f, gd. Pd, in Chartul, p, 6, Stephanus rex Anglorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, justiciariis, comitibus, baronibus, vicecomitibus, ministris et omnibus fidelibus suis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me con firmasse hac mea presenti carta ecclesie Sancti Germani de Saleby et monachis in ilia Deo servientibus quicquid fundator ejusdem ecclesie venerabUis rex Anglorum, WiUelmus avus meus, illis in elemosinam dedit, scihcet ipsum manerium de Seleby, unam carucatam terre de Sneid et sex bovatas terre de Flaxlei et RodechfF et dimidiam carucatam terre de Brayton et unam piscariam Witegift, et preterea terras a Thoma archiepiscopo eis datas, scilicet Fristonam et Salebiam minorem, et preterea Crull, scilicet unum hundredum in vicecomitatu Lincolnie, et Stanford cum pertinentiis ejus in vicecomitatu Hametonie, quas eis dederunt Galfridus de la Wirche et Wydo de Rainelcurt, et preterea alias terras suas a quecunque fideli illis datas, scilicet ecclesiam de Stalingburgh cum pertinentiis ejus et ecclesiam de Redeburna cum pertinentiis ejus et ecclesiam de Ascheby cum pertinentiis ejus et ecclesiam de Sneid cum pertinentiis ejus et Hameltonam quam Ilbertus de Lacy in elemosinam dedit cum pertinenths ejus et Gunby cum pertinentiis ejus et terram de Duffeld, et Acastram cum pertinentiis ejus quam Osbertus vicecomes in elemosinam dedit et Rogerus de Mulbray postea carta sua confirmavit, et Hillum cum pertinentiis ejus quam secundus Thomas archiepi scopus dedit et Stayntonam in Cravana quam Hugo filius Everardi in elemosinam dedit et terram de Chalchefeld quam Hermerus in elemosinam dedit et unam carucatam terre in Amecotes quam Nigellus de Albeneia ad luminare ecclesie dedit et terram de Bramwik et terram de Doncastria et omnes alias terras suas et tenuras eorum in elemosinam eis datas; quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta ecclesia et monachi omnes prescriptas tenuras suas bene et in pace, libere et quiete et honorifice teneant, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in aquis et piscariis, in stagnis et molendinis, in viis et semitis, in civitate et extra et omnibus in locis cum soca et saca, toll et theam et infangentheof et cum omnibus libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus, et in per petuam elemosinam solutam et quietam de omni seculari exactione et servitio sicut prefatus Willelmus rex Anglorum eas illis carta sua confirmavit. Testibus, Hugone episcopo Dunelmensi et CROWN DEMESNE: SELBY ABBEY 369^ Roberto episcopo Lincolniensi et Ricardo de Lucy et Ricardo de Canevill, apud Dracas in obsidione. In the summer of 11 54 Stephen made a royal progress to the north, and on the way caused the adulterine castles, which were a harbour for evil doers and dens of thieves, to be destroyed by fire before his eyes. Upon coming into Yorkshire, he found Philip de Colevill, who had been ordered to set fire to his stronghold at Drax, in rebellion, and full of reliance as to the strength of his castle, the courage of his garrison, and the supply of food and weapons. The king, however, having summoned sufiicient forces from the adjoining counties, besieged, assaulted, and quickly overcame the castle, although it was almost inaccessible by reason of its surroundings of rivers, woods, and marshes.* 481. Confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Selby, of the alms given by William I, the founder, namely the manor of (Great) Selby, being i carucate of (the socage of) Snaith, 6 bovates of the land of Flaxley and Rawcliffe, | carucate in Brayton, the fishery of Whitgift; Friston and Little Selby given by arch bishop Thomas I, the hundred of Crowle, co. Line, and Stanford, co. Northampton, given by Geoffrey de la Guerche and Guy de Renbudcurt ; the churches of Stallingborough, Redburn, Ashby (Puerorum) ; that of Snaith given by arch bishop Gerard ; Hambleton given by Ilbert de Lascy I ; land in Duffield ; Acaster (Selby) given by Osbert the sheriff; Hillam given by archbishop Thomas II ; Thorpe and Stainton in Craven by Hugh son of Everard (de Leathley) ; the land of Kelfield by Hermer ; i carucate in Amcotts by Nigel de Aubigny for hghts; and i carucate in Ouseburn. 1155-1161. Chartul, of Selby, f, 11, Pd, in Chartul, n. 5, Henricus Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, justiciariis, comitibus, baronibus, vicecomitibus, mini stris et omnibus fidelibus suis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me [concessisse et] confirmasse hac mea presenti carta ecclesie Sancti Germani de Seleby et monachis in iUa Deo servientibus quicquid fundator ejusdem ecclesie venerabilis rex Anglorum Willelmus proavus meus ilhs in elemosinam dedit, scihcet ipsum manerium de Seleby, videhcet unam carucatam terre de Snayth, et vj bovatas terre de Flaxeley et Roudeclive, et dimidiam carucatam terre in Braiton et unam piscariam, scilicet Wytegift ; et preterea terras a Thoma archiepiscopo eidem ecclesie datas, scilicet Fristonam et Selebyam minorem ; et preterea Crull, scilicet unum* hundredum in vicecomitatu Lincolniensi, et Stanford cum per tinenths que est in vicecomitatu Hamtonensi, quas eis dederunt Gaufridus de la Wyrche et Wydo de Rannelcurt; et preterea ahas tenuras suas a quocunque fideh illas datas, scilicet ecclesiam ^ William of Newburgh, bk, i, chap, xxxii (p, 94), 2 A 370 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS de Stahngburg cum pertinentiis ejus et ecclesiam de Red[de]burna cum pertinentiis ejus et ecclesiam de Askeby cum pertinenths •ejus ; et ecclesiam de Snayth cum pertinentiis ejus quam Gerardus archiepiscopus eis in elemosinam dedit ; et Hameltonam quam Ilbertus de Lacy eis in elemosinam dedit cum pertinenths ejus ^ ; •et terram de Duffeld ; et Acastram cum pertinenths ejus quam Osbertus vicecomes eis in elemosinam dedit et Rogerus de Mobray postea carta sua confirmavit ; et [H]Ulum cum pertinenths ejus quam secundus Thomas archiepiscopus eis dedit; et Torp et Staintonam in Cravena quam Hugo filius Everardi eis in elemo sinam dedit ; et terram de Chelchefeld quam Hermerus eis in elemosinam dedit ; et unam carrucatam terre in Amecotes quam Nigellus de Albeneia ad lumenaria [ecclesie] eis dedit ; et terram de Bramwit et terram de Donecastria et unam carucatam terre in Usabruna et omnes alias terras suas et tenuras eorum in elemo sinas eis datas. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicta •ecclesia et monachi omnes prescriptas tenuras suas bene et in pace et libere et quiete et honorifice teneant in bosco, in piano, in pratis et pascuis, in aquis et piscariis, in stagnis et molendinis, in viis et semitis, in civitate et extra et in omnibus locis cum soca et saca et toll et theam et infangenethef et cum omnibus liberta tibus et liberis consuetudinibus et in perpetuam elemosinam solutam et quietam de omni seculari exactione et servitio, sicut ecclesia Sancti Petri Eboracensis est et ut prefatus Willelmus proavus meus et Henricus rex avus meus eas ilhs cartis suis confirmaverunt. Testibus : Tebaldo archiepiscopo Cantuariensi et Roberto episcopo Lincolniensi et alhs. The appearance of" Dei gratia " to Henry's style is abnormal in a charter of this period, and is probably an interpolation by some copyist. The •confirmations issued by John in 1204 and Henry III in 1230 repeat the wording of the body of this confirmation without variation, except of spelling and the addition of" Gunneby," as noted above. The deed of gift of land in North Duffield has not been preserved. It was given by Swane, the man of Gilbert Tison, in the time of Thomas I, and comprised I carucate,' The donor of land in Bramwith and Doncaster is unknown. Possibly it was Nigel Fossard, to whom the men of Strafforth wapentake awarded I bovate of the land of Ulchel in Bramwith, belonging to the soc of Conisbrough.' The identity of the donor of I carucate in Ouseburn is not •disclosed. There is nothing to show that the gift ever took eflfect. After the death of abbot Gilbert de Vere the abbey was in the king's hands for some years. For the two years ending at Michaelmas 1185, the issues were : assized rents of the manors of the abbey, .^259, 7s. ; from Nor , . . and the rest of the abbot's treasury, .£15, 6s. 8d. ; pannage of the woods, 62s. 2d. ; pleas and perquisites of the abbey, .^25, is. 6d. ; sale of . . . hides, cheese, and beans, ;£23, 15J. Of these issues ;£2i5, i6s. 3d. was expended in food and clothing for the monks, the balance being paid to the 1 Henry Ill's confirmation adds here : " et Gunneby cum pert, ejus " ; Chartul., n. 15, ' Chartul, n, 707. ' Dom. Bk., i, 3y3d. CROWN DEMESNE : SELBY ABBEY yi I treasury, together with j^ 1 69, 2s. id. of new money examined, and £2y8, os. 8d ¦of old money of i^n^ pecunice of the said abbey.' Selby was one of the ports of Yorkshire when all merchants of sea-ports were taxed a fifteenth in 1204, The other ports were : Yarm, Coatham, Whitby, Scarborough, Hedon, Hull, and York,^ In 1187 Selby, being then in the king's hands, was taUaged .^15, 4^, 4d., of which sum £y, iis. 4d. was pardoned in 1191. 482. Mandate of Henry II that the church of St. German of Selby shaU have its customs, as the church of St. Peter of York has, and its court, and its lands quit, as the charter of William I, his great-grandfather, confirmed the same. 1155-1162. Spurious ? Chartul. of Selby, f, 11. Pd. in Chartul, n, 4. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus et omnibus hominibus suis totius Anglie salutem. Volo et precipio ut ecclesia Sancti Germani de Seleby ita bene et honorifice habeat omnes consuetudines suas, sicut melius habet ecclesia Sancti Petri suas de Eboraco, «t curiam suam plenarie habeat, Et ita volo ut terras suas Sanctus Germanus quietas habeat, sicut Sanctus Petrus de Eboraco habet suas, et sicut carta WUlelmi regis proavi mei sibi confirma[vi]t ; et hoc ei concedo pro Dei amore et salute animarum antecessorum meorum. Testibus : Thoma cancellario €t Reginaldo comite Cornubie, apud Eboracum. ¦483. Mandate of Henry II to the sheriff and foresters of Yorkshire, that the monks of Selby shall hold in peace 17 acres of im proved land in their manor of Acaster Selby, which he has confirmed to them. Jan. 1158. Chartul. of Selby, f. 15. Pd, in Chartul, u. 32. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquita norum et comes Andegavorum justiciariis, vicecomiti, et ministris et forestariis suis et omnibus fidehbus suis de Eborac[i]scira salutem, Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Germani de Seleby et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus septemdecim acras de essartis in manerio eorum de Acastra quod situm est inter Usam et Werf. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicti monachi predictas xvij acras teneant bene et in pace et libere et quiete et honorifice, sicut tenent ahas tenuras suas in Eborac[i]scira et ejusdem libertatibus. Testibus : Ricardo de Luci et Simon filio Petri, apud Boliam. The improvement of these 17 acres of land in Acaster Selby was an ¦infraction of the forest laws, because the land lay between Ouse and 'Wharfe, ' Pipe R,, 31 Hen, II, Pipe R,, 6 John, r, i6d,, post Kent 372 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS and therefore within the metes of the royal forest. By this charter Henry restored the land which had been seized by the foresters. Richard de Lucy and Simon son of Peter were with the king at York in January 1158.' Henry had been in Northumberland earlier in the month, and whilst there this charter was expedited at Bolam, 8 miles west, of Morpeth, where Henry may have rested for a day's sport. 484, Mandate of Henry II to Gamel son of Basing (baihfi" of Snaith), that the monks of Selby shaU have their share of land improved from the wood of Balne, since the death of Henry I, pro portionate to their land in the fields of PoUington, to which that wood belongs, 1159-1160. Chartul. of Selby, f. 16, Pd. in Chartul, n. 36. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquita norum et comes Andegavorum Gamello filio Basingi^ salutem. Precipio quod monachi de Seleby juste habeant suam rectam partem de terris que lucrate sunt post mortem regis Henrici avi mei in busco de Balna sicut ipsi habeant in campis Pohngtonie ad quam boscum illud ^ pertinet ; et nisi feceris justiciarius vel vicecomes meus faciat. Teste Willelmo fiho Johannis, apud Wyntoniam. 485, Mandate of Henry II to Gamel son of Basing (baUiff of Snaith), that the monks of Selby shall have in peace those 5 bovates of land in PoUington, particularly near the Went, as they had them in the time of Henry I. 1159-1160. Chartul. of Selby, f. I4d. Pd. in Chartul., n. 26. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquita norum et comes Andegavorum Gamello filio Basinc salutem. Precipio quod abbas et monachi de Seleby habeant et teneant bene et in pace et libere et juste suas v bovatas terre in PouUgleton, sicut eas melius habuerunt tempore Henrici regis a-vi mei in bosco et piano et essartis et nominatim juxta Wenetam ; et nisi feceris justiciarius vel vicecomes meus de Eboraco faciat. Teste WiUelmo filio Johannis apud Eboracum. There is no indication in the chartulary as to how the monks became possessed of these 5 bovates, apparently in the time of Henry I. Henry de L'Isle gave half a carucate at a much later date. Later stiU Simon of the chamber of Snaith gave land in Snaith, near Turnbridge (pons tumatiis), and in the south field in Estbirdales, extending in length fi-om the hedge by the wood of Phippin (Fippin) to the bank of the Went.* 1 Cal. Chart. R., iv, 397. 2 " Bosingi " ; Chartul. ' rectius " boscus Uie." * Chartul., n. 890. CROWN DEMESNE: BALNE, POLLINGTON, SNAITH 373 486. Mandate of Henry II to Roger archbishop of York and the ministers of Yorkshire, that the monks of Selby shall hold theii stew of Selby in peace as in the time of Henry I, and that none shall fish there without licence. 1159-1160. Chartul. of Selby, f. i2d. Pd. in Chartul, n. 10. Henricus rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquita norum et comes Andegavorum R[ogero] archiepiscopo Ebora censi et ministris suis de Eborac[i]scira salutem. Precipio quod abbas et monachi de Seleby habeant et teneant bene et in pace et hbere et honorifice et juste vivarium suum de Seleby, sicut Ulud melius et hberius tenuerunt tempore Henrici regis avi mei et sicut carta ejusdem Henrici regis avi mei testatur, et prohibeo ne quis in eo piscet vel piscem capiat sine eorum licentia. Teste Willelmo filio Johannis, apud Eboracum. WUliam Fitz-John held pleas in Yorkshire in 11 59 or 1 160, during the king's absence over seas. 487. Settlement made by Roger, archbishop of York, of a dispute between Walter, clerk of Adlingfleet, son of William, and German, abbot, and the monks of Selby about tithes and obventions of the living and dead of all Reedness, Whitgift, Ousefleet, and Eastoft, of 11 bovates in Fockerby and of 13 bovates in Haldenby ; namely that Walter shall possess those tithes and obventions for his life, rendering 4oj^. yearly to the abbot and monks, and shall swear fealty to them ; provided that thereby no detriment shall accrue after his decease to the church of Snaith. 11 64-1 17 7. Brit. Mus. ; Harl. ch. iii, C. 21.1 R[ogerus] Dei gratia Eboracensis archiepiscopus, apostolice sedis legatus, omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis salutem. Notum fieri volumus universitati vestre nos operam dedisse ut questio que movebatur Waltero clerico de Adelingfleoth, filio videlicet Willelmi, a dilecto fiho nostro G[ilberto] abbate de Seleby et monachis ejusdem monasterii super decimationibus et obventionibus tam de vivis quam de mortuis totius Rednesse et totius Wytegifth et totius Usefleoth et totius Eschetofth et de undecim bovatis terre in Fulcwardby et de xiii bovatis in Haldaneby, per nos sedaretur et sine debito terminaretur. Composuimus autem inter ipsos hoc modo, videlicet quod predictus Walterus toto tempore vite sue omnes decimationes et obventiones illas de quibus questio ei a domino abbate et monachis movebatur de ipsis tenebit et inconcusse possidebit, reddendo abbati et monachis Selebi[ensibus] ^ An inspeximus of John, archbishop of York, given at Cawood, 8 Kal. August (25 July) 1293. 374 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS annuatim xl solidos, unam scUicet marcam in festo Sancti Martini et unam marcam in Natali Domini et unam marcam in Pente costes. Ipse quoque Walterus juravit quod fidelis existet abbati et monachis de Seleby, et quod super hoc beneficio sibi ab eisdem coUato nuUum detrimentum seu impedimentum per se vel per subpositam personam jam dicto abbati et monasterio eveniet quominus predicte decimationes et obventiones omnes de vivis et mortuis post decessum suum ad ecclesiam de Sneyth, cujus juris esse noscuntur, libere et quiete redeant, et sic ad usus monachorum, Ut autem hec compositio rata stabUisque permaneat nos paci utrorumque providentes ipsam manere concessimus, sicut in carta abbatis et monachorum continetur, et auctoritatem nostram interponentes sigilli nostri munimine eandem roboravimus. Testibus hiis, Gaufrido, Johanne, archidiaconis Eboracensibus ; magistro Mainardo, Willelmo capellano, canonicis Eboracensibus ; Radulfo canonico Sancti Oswaldi Gloecestr[iensis], Petro de Carcassona, magistro Ansgoto, Nicholao filio Hugonis, Gaufrido clerico archiepiscopi, Waltero clerico abbatis de Seleby, Jordano de WalterviUa, 488. Sentence pronounced by Simon, dean, and the chapter of York, before Roald prior of Guisborough, EUis prior of Bridlington, and Andrew prior of Kirkham, by papal delegation, upon the complaint of Richard, abbot, and the monks of Selby, that Walter, rector of the church of Adlingfleet, has not observed the terms of the composition made by Roger, archbishop of York (as above) ; namely, that the tithes and obventions awarded to the said Walter for life shall at his death revert to the church of Snaith, and that the chapel erected by the said Walter in the town of Ousefleet, which is in the parish of Snaith, contrary to the said composition, shall be thrown down to the foundations. 1 199-1209. Brit. Mus. ; Harl. ch. iii, C. 21. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis has litteras visuris vel audituris Simon decanus et capitulum Beati Petri Eboracensis salutem in Domino. Noverit universitas vestra quod cum Ricardus abbas et monachi de Seleby, Walterum rectorem ecclesie de Adelingflet coram Roaldo priore de Giseburn et Helia et Andrea de Bridlington et de Kirkeham prioribus, conjudicibus a sede apostolica delegatis, super compositione quadam ex consensu bone memorie Rogeri Eboracensis archiepiscopi super quibusdam decimis a parochianis inferius annotatis inter prefatos monachos et prenominatum Walterum facta [et] ab ipso Waltero non observata, in causam traxissent, juris ordine per omnia servato ac debitis solempnitatibus expletis, prefati abbas et monachi super assertione sua testes produxerunt et ad majorem rei de qua CROWN DEMESNE: SNAITH, ADLINGFLEET 375;, querebatur fidem judicibus faciendam instrumentum autenticum memorati Rogeri archiepiscopi in jure protulerunt. Cumque de intentione prefatorum abbatis et monachorum tam ex attesta- tionibus ipsis quam ex inspectione memorati autentici, quam etiam ex confessione prefati Walteri in jure solempniter facta, judicibus per omnia plene constaret, prefati de Giseburc et de Bridelington' priores, prenominato priore de Kirkeham, tertio coUega, impotentiam suam legitime excusante, communicatO' virorum prudentum et jurisperitorum consiho, in capitulo Beati Petri Eboracensis pro tribunali sedentes compositionem illam de qua questio inter partes memoratas vertebatur firmiter obser- vandam, prout in memorato autentico continetur, sententialiter pronuntiaverunt : ita scilicet quod omnes decime et obventiones- tam de vivis quam de mortuis totius Rednesse et totius Witegifth. et totius Useflet et totius Esketoft et undecim bovatarum terre in Folkwerdeby et tresdecim bovatarum terre in Haldaneby, pro- quibus prefatus W[alterus] nomine pensionis quadraginta solidos argenti abbati et monachis de Seleby annuatim solvit, post decessum ipsius W[alteri] ad ecclesiam de Sneyth, ad quam jure parochiali pertinent, libere redeant et quiete, et sic ad usus pre fatorum monachorum. Quia etiam judicibus constitit quandam capeUam in villa de Useflet, que est de parochia ecclesie de Sneyth, contra prefatam conventionem a prenominato W[altero] citra consensum prefatorum abbatis et monachorum de Seleby erectum fuisse, ipsam capeUam funditus subvertendam auctoritate- apostolica censuerunt. Ut igitur hujus rei series coram nobis geste perpetue memorie possit commendari nos eam presenti pagine inserendam et sigillum appositione duximus testificandam. , Among the Constable evidences preserved in Add. MS. 36579, f. 27,. there is a forged charter purporting to be a grant by William, king of the English and duke of the Normans, addressed to the archbishop and barons of 'Yorkshire, in favour of Herbert Fortscu, of the whole waste of Inclesmore from the fishery of Whitgift to " Howferwyke in Done," and from " Moram- nabbe" to "Arenbyrkes in Braythmer," to hold as freely as the king's barons hold, with his court, toll, infangthef, wreck, and waif, for the service- ofl knight. "Testibus : omnibus baronibus Normannie apud Londoniam, Otone, Waroc episcopo, Edwardo de Salesbury, Hugone de Portu, Hugone de Mounfort, Ricardo fiUo comitis Gileberti, Bawdewyne fratre ejus, Remigio^ episcopo, Radulfo Taleboys et tota curia regis." This is accompanied by a like production purporting to be a charter of William, archbishop of York,. primate of England, notifying that "Hervicus Fortscu" and Robert de Eyvill, knights, have shown that Herbert Fortscu, father of Hervey, " primus- habitator et incola super magnum heremum de IncUsmore " built a rnanor house in a place caUed Rednesse by the water of Use, by the gift of William the Conqueror and founded a town there ; that because there was no church. founded in those parts and because the men of the same Hervey and those of Robert de Eyvill in Adlingfleet wandered about without pastor, he decreed that they should have their free chapels at Reedness and Adlingfleet, saving the rights of the church of Snaith. The document ends with the following extraordinary clause : " Questiones vero omnimodas quas rector 376 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS ecclesie de Howden erga prefatos Hervicum et Robertum et homines suos de Rednesse et Athelyngflette jure parochiali movebat adnichilamus, irri- tamus et quassamus in perpetuum " ! The worthlessness of this document is apparent from the evidence of the foregoing charters and instruments, and equally so by reference to the Domesday Survey, where we read that Geoffrey de la Guerche has in Adlingfleet ..." a church there and a priest," etc. 489. Grant by Alan Wastehose to the canons of Drax of his ferry over Don, for the health of the soul of his good lord Henry II and of his lord Richard I. 1194-1199. Chartul. of Drax ; Dodsw. MS. xxvi, f. 65^ (f. 68d). Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis prassentibus et futuris Alanus Wastehose salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me con cessisse et dedisse et hac presenti charta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Beati Nicholai de Drax et canonicis ibidem Deo servienti bus passagium meum de Done, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni seculari servitio et exactione, pro salute anime domini mei boni Henrici regis et domini mei regis Richardi filii sui, et anime mee, uxoris niee et heredum meorum. Et ego et heredes mei predictis canonicis warantizabimus hanc elemosinam. This ferry was at Fokerby, as shown by the next charter. Ralph Wastehose was amerced 20j-. in 11 76 for forest trespass,^ apparently in the forest of Pickering. He was succeeded by Alan his nephew, who proffered 10 m. in 1 185 to have the right of 47 m. of debts due to his uncle.'' At Easter 1194, possibly for services rendered in the revolt of count John, Alan ¦obtained a grant of a third part of Snaith with the socage, the whole having theretofore been administered by the sheriff on behalf of the crown at a farm ¦of ;!^30 per annum. As a result of this grant the sheriff eased his farm .£10 per annum from the date named.^ There are many references to Alan's profession and office of royal hunter. In 1202 a payment of £iog, iSs. 8d. was made by the sheriff of Cumberland to Alan Wastehose with his 10 greyhounds and 4 dog-walkers, and to William the Fowler and his dogs for their expenses for a year and a half; also ;^8, 12s. 2d. ior sending the dogs beyond seas to the king and for salting venison,' In 1203 payments were made of .,^10, gs. g^d. to Alan Wastehose and 7 grooms with 78 harriers for their aUowances from Sunday before Mid-Lent to 8th May (1201), by the hand of William de Percy ; and 10 m. to Alan for his support and that of his hounds and 2 m. for smarter clothes for his men.' These charges were connected with the king's visit to Yorkshire in February and March 1201. Alan died during the year 1203, when Rades, the king's valet, proffered 40 m. and a palfrey to have to wife (Emma) daughter and heir of Alan Wastehose with her inheritance,' From his wife's estate Rades adopted the name " de Duffeld," From John he had a grant of land in Seberham, CO, Cumb,, of which he was in possession in 1223,' Reference to the family 1 Pipe P., 22 Hen. II, 112, 2 jj, _ ^i Hen, IL 3 ib., 6 Ric, I, * V. C. H., Cumb., i, 3896. ' Pipe R,, 5 John, « ib. ' P. Litl Claus., i, 5476. CRO'WN DEMESNE: DON FERRY, SNAITH 377 of Wastehose will be found in Burton's Hist, of Hemingborough (ed. Raine). According to the inquest taken after his death in 125 1, he held his land in Snaith and the socage by serjeanty of the king, namely by the service of one haubergeon in the king's army.* •490. Quit-claim by Geoffrey clerk of Fokerby to the convent of Drax of the ferry over Don at Fokerby which Alan Wasthose gave to them ; for which they gave him 2 m. and granted him, his heirs and his household of Fokerby passage over Don without fare, 1194-1203, Chartul. of Drax, f, 67 ; Dodsw. MS. xxvi, f, 67 (f, 70), Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Galfridus, clericus de Folquardeby, concessi, reddidi, et quietum clamavi et abjuravi •de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum priori et conventui de Drax totum jus et clameum quod unquam habui vel habere potui in passagio de Done apud Folquardeby quod Alanus Wast hose dedit prefatis priori et conventui de Drax ; et pro hac quieta •clamatione et concessione dicti passagii de Done dederunt mihi memorati prior et conventus duas marcas argenti. Et hujus rei testimonio huic scripto sigillum meum apposui. Predicti vero prior et conventus concesserunt mihi et familie mee de Folquar- •deby et heredibus meis passagium sine naulo. Testibus, etc. ¦491. Grant by King John to Roger, constable of Chester, of the manor of Snaith with the soc to hold by the service of a knight's fee, saving to the heirs of Alan Wasthose the land which the same Alan had in that manor. Given at Clarendon, 27 May 1205, P,R,0., Cartas Antiquae, ro, 25. J[ohannes] Dei gratia rex Anglie, etc., omnibus, etc. Sciatis nos dedisse, concessisse et presenti carta nostra confirmasse Rogero de Lacy constabulario Cestrie manerium nostrum de ¦Sneyd cum tota soca et omnibus pertinentiis suis, tenendum ei et heredibus suis in feodo et hereditate de nobis et heredibus nostris, faciendo inde nobis servitium feodi unius militis pro ¦omni servitio; salva heredibus Alani Wastehoese terra quam idem Alanus habuit in eodem manerio vel salvo jure illius cui iUam dederimus si ipsa forte per defectum heredis predicti Alani nobis exscaiat. Quare volumus et firmiter precipimus quod predictus Rogerus et heredes sui habeant et teneant predictum manerium de Sneid cum tota soca et omnibus pertinenths suis bene et in pace, hbere et quiete, integre et honorifice, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in vhs et semitis, in aquis et molendinis, in stagnis et vivariis, in moris et mariscis, in turbarhs •et piscariis, et in omnibus ahis locis ad ea pertinentibus, cum 1 Yorks. Inq. p. m., i, 23. 378 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS soca et saca, thol et theam, infangenthief et utfangenthief, et cum omnibus ahis libertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis per predictum servitium sicut predictum est. Teste domino H[uberto] Cantuariensi archiepiscopo, etc. Datum per manum Jocelini Well[ensis], apud Clarendonam, vicesimo septimo die Mah anno regni nostri septimo. The manor of Snaith with the socage was one of the crown estates of which no detailed account is found in the Domesday survey, although there is reference to it. It lay partly in the wapentake of Osgoldcross and partly in that of Barkston, and its extent has been tentatively identified in V. C. H. Yorks. (ii, 298 n., 301 n.). Land in Snaith and in Flaxley, Rawcliffe, and Brayton was given by the Conqueror to Selby at the foundation of that house. The manor remained in the demesne of the crown until Mid summer 1 1 74, when it was granted to John de Waueray, the king's steward, and thereupon the sheriff of the county was credited with the sum of .^30 per annum, the amount at which the manor and socage had been committed to him at farm.' Waueray held the manor until Christmas 1176. Next year the socage was tallaged at 20 m. lis. 4d., and in 1187 at .^15, 13^^. 4d. with the manor, half the latter sum being remitted in 1 191,^ The town and socage were again tallaged in 1203 at .£35, 14s. 8d., paid in 57 tallies.' In consequence of this grant, the sheriff eased his farm .^20 per annum from Michaelmas 1205. The farm of .^30 indicates about 40 carucates of land in demesne, irrespective of lands granted in fee or in alms. 492. Grant by AsketUl de Huch to the brethren of St. Martial of Newhus, with Aschetill his son, of 10 perches of moor in Inklemore in Swinfleet, adjoining on the east the moor which the donor gave to the nuns of Coton, and 10 perches in breadth ; also a messuage having a length of 7 perches and a breadth of 5 perches, ^r.i 190-1207. Brit. Mus. ; Harl. ch, 52, A, 10, Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Haschetillus de Huch salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancti Martialis apostoli de Nehus et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus, cum AschetiUo filio meo, decem percatas more in Inchelemore apud Swinefleth, juxta moram quam dedi monialibus de Cotum vicinius ad orientem, videlicet de fossato quod est inter boscum et moram quantum ipsa mora protenditur in longitudinem versus austrum, et decem percatas in latitudine ; cum libero exitu ad aquam et cum com muni carregio. Preterea dedi eis unum mesagium juxta pre dictum' boscum meum vicinius ad occidentem, scilicet septem percatas in longitudine et quinque in latitudine. Hanc dona tionem feci eis pro amore Dei et pro salute anime mee et pro animabus omnium antecessorum meorum et heredum meorum, in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, quietam et 1 Pipe R., 21 Hen. II, 165, 2 ib., 23 Hen, II, pass. ' ib.y 5 John, CROWN DEMESNE: INKLEMORE 379 solutam ab omni servitio et exactione seculari. Testibus, Radulfo canonico de Torneton, Galfrido capeUano, Henrico fratre meo, Petro (c)arpentorio de Bartun, Radulfo filio Nicolai, Hugone fratre WUlelmi de .undei,i Henrico et Galfrido cemen- tariis. Small seal of red wax — a man on horseback. Legend : -fSlGILLVM • ASCTIN ¦ DE HVC" Anschetill de Huch, lord of Hook, near Goole, was father of Roger de Huch or Huuc, who was a benefactor to the hospital of St, Leonard, York.^ In 1208 Savary de Hue quit-claimed to Roger son of Ankeril (de Hue) 20 acres of land in Hook (Hue), touching which there had been a recognition of mort dancestor^ probably after the death of Anchetill, father of Roger, At the same time 'Walter son of Gundrea de Haldeneby made a similar quit-claim in respect of 10 acres of land in Hook,* The descent of the line from Roger was through John his son to Thomas son of John, who was a knight and flourished from about 1270 to after 1316, when he was returned as lord of Cotness and a joint lord of Swinton in Ryedale.^ 493. Grant by Anschetill de Huch to the nuns of Coton of turbary in Inkelmore, 10 perches in width, with a perch of 18 feet, adjoining turbary of the canons of Newhus, and extending from the causeway which divides the moor and underwood of Swinfleet to the end of that moor ; with a toft 80 feet in length and breadth, f.i 189-1207. Bodl. Lib. ; MS. Top. Line., d, i, f, 2gd. [Ojmnibus sancte ecclesie filiis Anketinus de Huch salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Cotum et monialibus ibidem Deo servi entibus unam turbariam in Enkelmore, decem perticarum in latitudine cum tota ejus longitudine, propinquius jacentem juxta turbariam canonicorum de Nehus in occidentali parte, cum pertica X et octo pedum, scUicet a calceda que dividit moram et bol- keUum de Swyneflet usque ad terminos predicte more ; et unum toftum octoginta pedum in latitudine cum ejus longitudine, scUicet a fossato Warin et Ede Ulcy ad predictam calcedam, scilicet que dividit moram et bolkellum ; cum libero introitu et exitu eundi et redeundi et ad cariandam turbam suam per calcedam a mora usque ad aquam; in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam ab omni servitio et seculari exactione. Hanc ele mosinam feci pro salute anime mee et pro anima Henrici regis Anglie et antecessorum meorum et successorum. Hanc dona tionem ego et heredes mei ad opus predicte ecclesie manutene- bimus et warantizabimus contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hus testibus, etc. 1 MS, indistinct. Perhaps " Cundei." ^ Cal. Chart. R., ii, 446-8. ' Yorks. Fines, i, n. 349 ' ib., n. 348, ^ Kirkby's Quest, 316, 321. 380 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 494. Grant by Walter, son of Odo de Swyneflet, to the nuns of Coton of a toft in Swinfleet lying between the King's highway and the river Ouse, 1 190-1220. Bodl. Lib, ; MS. Top. Line, d. i, f. 30. [0]mnibus hoc scriptum visuris vel audituris Walterus filius Odonis de Swyneflet salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse •et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Beate Marie de Cotum et monialibus ibidem Deo servientibus unum toftum in Swyneflet cum tota ejus longitudine et latitudihe quod Odo pater meus aliquando tenuit, quod videlicet jacet inter stratum domini regis et flumen quod vocatur Usa, juxta terram Arnaldi FranciUi versus occidentem ; habendum et tenendum iUis et successoribus suis de me et de heredibus meis libere et quiete ¦et hereditarie in perpetuum, reddendo inde annuatim mihi et heredibus meis unum denarium ad Pascha pro omnibus servitiis et exactionibus. Predictum vero toftum cum omnibus perti nentiis et aisiamentis suis ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predicte ecclesie Beate Marie et predictis monialibus contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hiis, etc. The donor was probably the Walter son of Gundrea named in a fine of 1208 relating to Hook. 495. Grant by Henry de L'Isle to Henry de Puisat, in consideration of 26^ m., of Waldeve of PoUington with his tenement in PoUington and 6 other natives with their tenement in Balne, and the homage and service of Alexander de Ramesholm (in Balne), to hold for 2j, to be rendered yearly at the grantor's chief messuage in PoUington, 1180-1190, From the orig. formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw, MS. viii, f. 2761^. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Henricus de Insula dedi et concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi Henrico de Puteaco et cui assignare voluerit Waldevum de Pouelington cum toto tenemento quod de me tenuit in Pouelington et Ricardum filium Turstani et Johannem et Thomam fratres ejus et Walterum Gigatorem et Hugonem fihum Margarete et Suuanum filium Fughel et eorum sectam et totum tenementum quod de me tenuerunt in Balna sine ullo retenemento, et homagium et ser vitium Alexandri de Ramesholm de tenemento quod de me tenuit; et preterea unum croftum, Ulud cum pertinentiis quod fuit Aki de Balne. Et si vicini predictorum hominum aliquid essartaverunt erga eos ipsi etiam homines predicti Hehrici de Puteaco essartabunt finahter erga eos de bosco et communia. Hec prenominata tenementa cum predictis hominibus et eorum sequelis dedi predicto Henrico de Puteaco pro viginti sex mareis CROWN DEMESNE: SWINFLEET, POLLINGTON 38 1 et dimidia argenti quas mihi dedit, tenenda sibi vel cuicunque iUa assignare voluerit et heredibus suis de me et heredibus meis in feudo et hereditate, libere, quiete et honorifice in bosco, in piano, in pratis, in pascuis, in aquis, in viis, in semitis, in mariscis et molendinis cum libero introitu et exitu et omnibus aisiamentis et hbertatibus et communhs feudo meo de Pouelington perti nentibus, reddendo inde annuatim mihi et heredibus meis duos solidos pro omni servitio, scUicet, ad Pentecosten ad capitale mesuagium meum de Pouelington. Et ego Henricus de Insula et heredes mei warantizabimus predicto Henrico de Puteaco et cuicumque assignare voluerit omnia predicta tenementa cum predictis hominibus et eorum sequela ubique et contra omnes homines imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Roberto de Tribergia, Hugone de Tilh de Rodenham, Ricardo Malebisse, Otone de Tilli, Radulfo fratre ejus, Ada de Novoforo, Henrico fratre suo, Hugone de Scaucebi, Ada de Awic, Hugone de Hoton, Roberto de Bildesdene, Galfrido de Etton, Ricardo de Reinevih' et multis aliis. 496. Grant by Henry de L'Isle, son of WUliam de L'Isle, to Jordan his brother of J carucate in PoUington, held by 4 men, and 3 men in Balne with their tenements, and the service of Hard de Heck. 1185-1205, Chartul, of Selby, penes Yorks. Arch. Soc, f. i6sd. Pd. in Chartul, n. 936. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Henricus de Insula, filius Willelmi de Insula, dedi, concessi et hac presenti carta mea con firmavi Jordano fratri meo pro homagio et servitio suo dimidiam carucatam terre in Pouelingtona cum omnibus pertinenths suis, scilicet unam bovatam quam Hugo de Ponte tenuit, et unam quam Ricardus de Sailes tenuit, et unam quam Godefridus filius Ricardi tenuit, et unam quam Gunne tenuit, et duos in Balne, scilicet Godricum filium Bareth et Johannem fratrem suum cum tenementis suis, et Osbertum de nemore cum tenemento suo et servitium Ilardi de Heck. Hec omnia dedi ei tenenda de me et heredibus meis in feodo et hereditate, libere, quiete et honorifice cum omnibus libertatibus et aisiamentis libero feodo pertinenti bus ; reddendo inde annuatim michi et heredibus meis unam hbram cimini pro omni servitio michi et heredibus meis perti nente, salvo servitio domini regis. Hiis testibus : Hugone de Pouelingtona, Willelmo suo filio, etc. The chartulary of St. Leonard's Hospital has been divested of fois. 52 to 62. On the last-named folio was recorded a confirmation of William de L'Isle of the gift made by Godwin his father to the brethren of I bovate in Heck.i Henry de L'Isle gave to the brethren a toft in Heck.^ Amabel his ^ Dodsw. MS. cxx, f. 13. ^ ib. 382 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS sister confirmed to the hospital of St. Peter, York, the gifts of Godwin her grandfather, William her father, and Henry her brother.^ Mr, Holmes was mistaken in connecting this family with that of L'Isle of Brodsworth.' The inheritance ultimately passed to Oliver de Vendour son and heir of Amabel by her husband, probably WiUiam de Vendour. Oliver occurs in a Lincoln fine of the year 1211.' Before 1197 the nuns of Gokewell in Lincolnshire purchased from Henry de L'Isle property in Snaith called Balnehall.* To Selby Henry de L'Isle gave 2^ bovates in PoUington, 2 bovates in Heck with the service of Gilbert the chaplain son of Thoreth de Cowyck, and i bovate in South Heck.' Jordan his brother gave ^ carucate in PoUington and the service of Hard •de Heck for land there held of William (his nephew), son. of Henry de L'Isle.' He also gave land in Balne.' In 1258 WiUiam de Pouelington held 35 bovates, Nicholas de L'Isle 9 bovates, and John de Heke 19J bovates, in the socage of Snaith of the heir of Edmund de Lascy, constable of Chester, who possessed two-thirds of that socage.' 497. Grant by Ralph Vilain to Hugh son of Walter of the land of Haddlesey, which the grantor had by the gift of Osbert de Bayeux. 1190— 1210. Chartul. of Selby, penes Yorks. Arch. Soc. f. 89^^. Pd. in Chartul, n. 466. Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Radulfus ViUanus concessi, dedi et hac carta confirmavi Hugoni filio Walteri et heredibus suis pro homagio et servitio suo totam terram meam de Hausay quam habui ex dono Osberti de Baius et quam Ranulfus filius AUsi tenuit, scUicet unum toftum in Mediana Hajjelsay versus occidentem et xv acras terre in bosco de Hausay in uno essarto et vj acras prati in Mikelmersk ad tenendum de me et heredibus meis in feudo et hereditate, libere, quiete et honorifice in bosco et piano, in pratis et pascuis, in viis et semitis, in aquis et in omnibus libertatibus et aysiamentis vUle •de Hausay pertinentibus, reddendo inde annuatim michi et heredibus meis unam libram piperis ad festum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli pro omni servitio seculari et exactione. Et ego Radulfus et heredes mei warantizabimus predicto Hugoni pre dictam terram contra omnes homines. Pro hae vero concessione ¦et donatione dedit michi predictus Hugo xx solidos de reco gnitione. Hiis testibus : Osberto clerico de Schirburne, Otone de Barkestona, Umfrido de Villi, etc. Ralph Vilain was of Bingley. His re-grant to Hugh son of Walter was confirmed by William de Evermu and Walter de Evermu, by charters attested by Robert de Evermu and Saher de Arceles.' Hugh gave the tenement to Selby. These transactions took place in the time of Richard I or John, Osbert de Bayeux probably gave land here to Drax for Alan, prior of Drax ((T.i 200-1 226), confirmed to Hugh son of Walter the land .granted to him by Ralph Vilain, The ridding of 1 5 acres adjoined Gateforth,*" 1 Dodsw. MS. cxx, 13; Yorks. Arch. J. yii, S2. " Chartul of Pontefr., 139. ' Line. Fines, p. loi. ¦* Chartul. of Selby, n. 926, 5 ib., nos, 937, 946-47- ° ib; n. 938. ' ib., n, 956. * Yorks. Inq., i, 54. ° Chartul, nos. 463-64. '" n. 465, CROWN DEMESNE : HADDLESEY, HENSALL 383 ¦498. Notitia of a grant by Hard de Heck to Osbert de Hedenessale of I bovate which the grantor holds of Thomas son of Ulkil in the town of HensaU, and a toft lying between the house of the same Thomas and that of Godwin the man of Alexander de Ruhale; also the moiety of a ridding called Kelkirode. 1180- 1200. From the orig. formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. xlix, f. 48. Ego Ilardus de Hecke dedi Osberto de Hedenessale dimidiam bovatam terre quam teneo de Thoma filio Ulkilli in predicta villa de Hedenessale et totum toftum qui jacet inter domum predicti Thome et domum Godewini hominis Alexandri de Ruhale, et medietatem unius assarti in eadem villa que vocatur Kilkirode. Testibus, WiUelmo de PoUingtun et Radulfo et Henrico fratribus suis, Radulfo de Arnildtorp, Regin[aldo] et Willelmo tunc pre positis, Alexandro de Ruhale et Alexandro filio ejus, Rogero de Ruhale, Simone de Ruhale et Otone filio ejus, Willelmo Vendiloc, Hugone de Mora, UlkUlo de Hecke et Herberto [et] Ade filiis suis, Simone de Poynton, Ada filio Suani, Thoma (?) filio Ulkilh, Luca (?) filio ejus et Ada et Thoma fihis Radulfi. Simon de Ruhale was party to a fine of land in Sherwood (Hall), par, of Kellington in 1202.'- William de Pouelington, Thomas son of Ulfkill de Hethensale and Henry Vendilok of Hethensale are named in charters relating to Hensall in the Chartulary of Selby, nos. 931-935. Ralph de Arnelthorpe gave a parcel of land in PoUington to Selby.'' 499. Final agreement made in the King's court at Doncaster on Thursday after the Exaltation of Holy Cross 33 Henry II, before Godfrey de Luci, Josceline archdeacon of Chichester, William Vavasour and others, between the monks of St. Mary of Roche and Robert de Ernaldtorp touching common of pasture held by the monks of the said Robert in Armthorpe, whereof an assize of novel disseisin was summoned between them in the King's court by writ of Ranulf de GlanviU ; the said ^Robert demises to the monks a road of 4 perches in width and another of 12 perches in width through his meadow for access to the common pasture, and covenants with them as to his right to make meadow and arable land of the common pasture. 17 Sept 1187. From the orig. formeriy in St. Mary's Tower, York (?) ; Dodsw. MS. viii, f. 300. Hec est finalis concordia facta in curia domini regis apud Donecastre die Jovis proxima post Exaltationem Sancte Crucis anno regni regis Henrici Secundi xxx° iii° coram Godefrido de Luci et Jocelin Cicestrensi archidiacono et WiUelmo Vavassor tunc justiciariis domini regis et aliis baronibus fidelibus domini > Yorks. Fines, i, n. 118. * Chartul, n. 942. 384 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS regis qui tunc ibi aderant, inter monachos Sancte Marie de Rupe et Robertum de Ernaldtorp de communi pastura quam predicti monachi tenent de predicto Roberto in Ernaldtorp, unde assisa nove disseis[i]ne summonita fuit inter eos in curia domini regis per breve ''Radulfi de GlanviU', scilicet quod predictus Robertus dimisit apud West inter fossatum monachorum predictorum et pratum suum viam unam ad latitudinem quatuor perticarum; et apud Northt dimisit eisdem monachis xij^'™ perticas de latitudine ad exitus ad [communem ?] pastur[am]; et quod remanet extra xijcim perticas apud Hest usque ad angulum crofti predictorum monachorum poterit prenominatus Robertus includere ad pratum falcandum ^ ; et quando fenum inde asportavit illud et aliud pratum jacebunt ad communem pasturam usque ad Pascham omnibus averiis exceptis porcis. Et sciendum quod amplius quam inclusum est predictus Robertus a sua parte poterit in cludere infra tres quarentenas a mes[u]agiis predictorum mona chorum nisi antea fuerit terra guainabilis, quod si includere voluerit ad pratum vel ad bladum ita faciet per visum legalium hominum ut non sit magnum gravamen . . . predictorum mona chorum set omnia in bono et pace permanebunt, sicut carte ejusdem Roberti et patris sui quas de ipsis habent testantur. At the Survey Ernwin the priest held the manor of Armthorpe, late of Ulchil, assessed at 5 carucates. There were 4 sochmen there under Ernwin. Subsequently the manor escheated to the crown and was held in chief by the local family. Thomas de Ameltorp gave to Roche the grange of Armthorpe. He was probably father of Robert, a'party to this agreement, and of Alan, who had issue Hugh le Boteler of Armthorpe and Skelbrook. In 1 20 1 Hugh son of Alan owed 20s. for having a writ of summons touching SS. worth of rent in Trowell and Chillwell, co. Nott,, against John son of Robert de Arnetorp,^ In the ensuing year John acknowledged the right of Hugh in 6 carucates in Armthorpe, being the whole town, the advowson of the church and i8j, worth of rent in Doncaster, For this Hugh granted to John a moiety of the town, advowson, and rent, and gave him the chief messtiage in exchange for other tenements. Both the kinsmen were to hold in chief of the crown and if one died without issue his moiety was to revert to the other.' In 1212 further agreement was made touching the moor and woods of Armthorpe.'' {d) Knaresborough and Aldborough 500. Writ of Henry I to Serlo de Burgh directing him' to cause the canons of St. Peter's, York, to have as full enjoyment of the land, tithes, and rights belonging to their church of St. Andrew of Aldborough as they ever had. 1115-1129. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. i, t, 636. Henricus rex Anglorum * Serloni de Burgo salutem. Precipio quod ita plenarie et juste facias habere ecclesie Sancti Petri • Altered in MS, from " faciendum," 2 R. Cancel, 298. ' Yorks. Fines, i, n. 49. * ib., n, 446, ^ " Anglie," MS, CROWN DEMESNE: ARMTHORPE, KNARESBOROUGH 385, Eboracensis et canonicis omnes terras et decimas et rectitudines ei pertinentes de ecclesia Sancti Andree de Burgo, sicut unquam melius et plenius habuit ; et nisi feceris Walterus Espec et Forno et Anschfitellus] de Bulemer faciant fi[eri], ne audiam inde clamorem pro penuria recti. Teste Nig[eUo] de Albenni, apud Wintoniam. Serlo de Burgh was at this time farmer of Aldborough and Knaresborough. From the roll of the sheriff" of York for the year ending at Michaelmas 11 30,. we gather that he had retired from oflice some years before, and had been succeeded as farmer of those royal manors by Eustace Fitz-John,^ Serlo had recently been sheriff of Nottingham and Derby, as appears by the entry on the same roll of his debt of .^60, ys. 6d. blanche " de veteri firma de Notingehamsc[ira] et Derb[iesciral," ^ He had been succeeded in those counties as sheriff by Osbert Salvain (Silvanus), his nephew (nepos), who is once described inaccurately as his son;' As Ivo de Heriz also accounted in 1 130 for part of the old farm of these counties, it is possible that Serlo de Burg had retired from office some years before. There is evidence that Serlo de Burgh was living after 1 130, but retained a joint interest with Eustace Fitz-John in the royal demesne of Aldborough and Knaresborough, in the record of thei-r gift of Cayton, a member of Knaresborough, to the new foundation (a,d, 1132) of Cistercian monks at Fountains, thus described in the charter of confirmation granted by Henry II;" Ex dono Eustachii filii Johannis et Sarlonis de Burgo, duas caruc[at]as terre in Cayton," ' For some short period before Michaelmas 1130, the land of the arch bishopric of York, perhaps in Nottinghamshire, had b^en in Serlo's hands as minister of the crown, and the sum of .^26, ys. 3d. in rents was due from him to the Treasury under that heading.^ The reason of this temporary escheat does not appear to be on record. It is hardly probable that the account was an old debt from the period between the death of archbishop Thomas and the time when his successor, Thurstan de Bayeux, was put in possession of the temporalities of the see. The date of this writ lies between 1114 and 1129, Osbert sheriff" of York and Lincoln, had been succeeded in or after 11 14 (or 11 15) by AnschetiU de Bulmer, Forne son of Sigulf, lord of Greystoke, and Anschetil de Bulmer had both been succeeded by their respective sons Ivo and Bertram before 1130,° In 1 1 30 Eustace Fitz-John, who is said to have been a nephew of Serlo de Burgh, rendered account of .^22 by tale of the yearly farni of Aldborough and Knaresborough, as farmer. Credit was allowed him of ;^ii which he had expended in work on the castle and houses at Knaresborough,' 501. Writ of Henry I to Eustace Fitz-John, directing him to cause the canons of St. Oswald (of Nostell) to hold in alms the church of Knaresborough which he had given them and, after 1 P. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 24, 31. = ib., 31. ' ib., 6, 31, 35, * Memor. 0} Fountains (Surtees Soc), ii, 5. = R. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen, I 31, ' ib., 24, 25. In the roU of the sheriff of London, Gilbert son of 'William accounts for \ mark of gold (or 4 ounces of gold) to have his debt from Anschetil de Bulemer. This does not prove that Anschetil was then ahve. The debt might be a year or two old ; ib., 146. ¦ ' '*¦> 31- 35- 2 B 386 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS ascertaining by the oath .of true men what lands and customs rightly belong to the church, to cause the canons to have the same, r, 11 20-1 135, Chartul, of Nostell ; Cott. MS,, Yesp, E, xix, f. 8 (old p. 13). Henricus rex Anglorum Eustachio filio Johannis salutem. Precipio quod facias priorem de Sancto Oswaldo et canonicos tenere ecclesiam de Cnaresburgo, quam eis dedi in elemosinam, bene et in pace et honorifice et juste in terris et omnibus con suetudinibus que juste pertinent ad ipsam ecclesiam, et Sacra mento proborum hominum recognosci ''facias et terras et con suetudines que juste pertinent ad ipsam ecclesiam, et sicut fuerint recognite ita illas facias eis habere ; ne audiam inde clamorem. Teste episcopo Ebroicense, apud Ebroicas. 502. Notification by Eustace Fitz-John to the archbishop of York of his gift to the abbot and monks of Fountains, being of the rule of St. Benedict and Cistercian order, of 2 carucates in Cayton. <:.ii35-ii57. Chartul, of Fount, ; Tib, C, xii, f, 254, E[ustachius] fihus Johannis archiepiscopo Eboracensi et •omnibus fidelibus et amicis suis Francis et Anglis salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie -de Fontibus et abbati et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus secundum regulam Sancti Benedicti et Cistersiensem consuetu dinem ii carrucatas terre in elemosinam, in Chaitona scihcet. Quare volo et concedo et firmiter precipio quod bene et in pace ct honorifice et hbere et quiete teneant, habeant et possideant hanc terram predictam et elemosinam, in bosco et piano et in omnibus ahis locis et rebus : testante et concedente et confir- mante Willelmo de V[esci] et Ricardo fratre suo fihis meis. Richard Fitz-Eustace, younger son of Eustace Fitz-John, appears to have been alive when his father founded the priory of Malton, but he died soon afterwards and before his father, whose death occurred in 11 57. 503, Surrender and confirmation by Henry II to the monks of Fountains of 2 carucates in Cayton which Henry I gave to Serlo de Pembroch, his Serjeant, for his service, and which the same Serlo gave to the monks in alms. 11 72-1182. Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib. C. xii, f. 2S8d. H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciariis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis Francis et Anglis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et reddidisse et presenti CRO'WN DEMESNE: KNARESBOROUGH, CAYTON 387 carta mea confirmasse abbatie de Fontibus et monachis in ea Deo servientibus illas duas carucatas terre in Caitona quas rex Henricus avus meus dedit Serloni de Pembroch servienti suo pro servitio ipsius et quas idem Serlo dedit predicte abbathie et monachis in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod eadem abbatia et monachi ibidem Deo servientes easdem duas carucatas terre habeant et teneant in hbera et perpetua elemosina, bene et in pace, libere et quiete, integre et plenarie et honorifice, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in vivariis et stagnis, in viis et semitis, et in omnibus ahis locis et ahis rebus ad eas pertinentibus et cum omnibus hbertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus suis. Testibus, Hugone Murdach, Johanne Cumin, comite WiUelmo de Mann[de]viUa, WiUelmo comite de Arundell, Rannulfo de GlanviU', Rannulfo Poer, apud Herefordiam. ¦504. Confirmation by William de Stutevill to the monks of Fountains of Cayton by the bounds whereby the monks held it and GoUe-croft and the stew of Cayton which is made upon the land of Ripley, and release of his claim to the land of (South) Stainley " of Richard. " 11 7 5-11 85 . Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib. C. xii, f, 258, Willelmus de Stutevill omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et concessisse ¦et presentis carte testimonio confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, Caitonam cum omnibus pertinentiis suis per suas divisas plenarias sicut monachi eam melius umquam tenuerunt, et GoUecroft per suas divisas plenarias sicut idem monachi eam umquam melius tenuerunt, et stagnum vivarii de Caituna quo'd firmatum est super terram de , Rippel[eia], et totum clamium quod habui versus eos de terra de Stainlei Ricardi. Hec omnia dedi et confirmavi presenti carta monachis de Fontibus in perpetuam elemosinam, solutam, quietam, et liberam ab omni servitio de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum, pro anima patris et matris et sororis mee et omnium antecessorum meorum et successorum meorum et pro salute mea et uxoris mee ¦et omnium amicorum meorum, et pro eo quod et monachi susce perunt me in omnibus beneficiis suis et post obitum meum facient pro me sicut pro monacho domus de Fontibus. Testes, Rogerus •de Stutevill, Rannulfus de Glanv[ill], magister Gaufridus de Keldeholm, WiUelmus de Cottingham, Reiner de Cappet[oft], Adam de Bolteby, Ricardus de Brerton, Normannus de Boszhal, Robertus forestarius, Ivo clericus, Hugo Burg', Rogerus frater Everardi de Cnareb[urg], Philippus fihus Baldewini. 388 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 505. Confirmation by Henry II, at the prayer of William de Stutevill, to the monks of Fountains, of the gift made by William de StuteviU of Cayton by its right bounds and GoUe-croft and the stew of Cayton which is made upon the land of Ripley, and of the same 'WiUiam's quit-claim to the land of (South) Stainley "of Richard." 11 75-1185. Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib, C, xii, f, 258, H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justic[iar]iis, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me ad petitionem WUlelmi de StuteviU concessisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus donationem quam Willelmus de Stutevill eis fecit, scilicet Caitonam cum omnibus pertinenths suis per suas divisas plenarias et GoUecroft per suas divisas plenarias et stagnum vivarii de Caitona quod firmatum est super terram de Rippel[eia] et totum clamum quod predictus Willelmus habuit versus eos de terra de Stanleia Ricardi. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod predicti monachi de Fontibus omnia pre nominata habeant et teneant bene et in pace, libere et quiete, plenarie, integre et honorifice, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et molendinis, in viis et semitis, in stagnis et vivariis, in mariscis et piscariis, in grangiis et virgultis, infra burgum et extra, et in omnibus aliis locis cum omnibus hbertati bus et liberis consuetudinibus sicut carta predicti Willelmi testatur. Testibus, Godefrido de Luci, Johanne Cumino, Jocelino Cicestrensi archidiacono, comite Plamelino de Waren[nia], Rogero le Bigot, WUlelmo filio Aldelini, Radulfo filio Stephani cam[erario], apud Notingham. 506. Quit-claim by Alan son of Richard de Stainley to the monks of Fountains of land in the territory of their grange of Cayton about which there had been dispute and which the King and William de Stutevill, the grantor's lord, had confirmed to them. For this they gave him i m. 1175— 1190. Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib. C. xii, f. 259. Omnibus sancte ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Alanus fihus Ricardi de StainU[eia] salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et quiete clamasse in perpetuum de me et omnibus heredibus meis et testimonio hujus carte mee liberasse Deo et monachis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus totam calumpniam et omne jus quod pater meus et ego unquam habuimus in terra iUa quam tenent in territorio grangie sue de Caitona, de qua aliquando calumpniam eis movebamus et quam rex Anglie et dominus meus GuiUelmus de StuteviUa eis suis cartis confirmaverunt. Et ecclesia de CROWN DEMESNE: CAYTON, SOUTH STAINLEY 389 Fontibus faciet de tota ilia terra quicquid voluerit, sicut de pura elemosina et sua libera et propria possessione, sine omni retene mento et calumpnia mei et heredum meorum. Et sciendum quod eadem ecclesia dedit mihi Alano de sua caritate in testimonium et rememorationem unam marcam argenti. Hh sunt testes, PhUippus prior et capitulum Sancte Trinitatis Eboracensis, Rogerus de Aieviir, Radulfus de Follifaid, Gillebertus de Arches, Guido de Biningtun. As already noted, Richard de Stanlega was amerced ^40 in 1166 for a plea of the forest.' In 1203 Alan de Stanele was amerced for withdrawal from a plea.^ He has been mentioned above as making fine for his land in 1205. He had sons Richard and Robert, and a daughter Alice. Adam le Engleys (Anglicus) had land in South Stainley. He married Theophania, daughter of Oliver de Stainley and Alice his wife. In 1212 Hugh son of Julian was in mercy for a false complaint against .A.dam le Engleys for raising a mill-pool in Stainley to the injury of Hugh's tene ment. The jurors found that Adam did not raise the pool after WiUiam de Stutevill gave it to him, but that the injury was caused by breaches (breckas) made by the flooding of the water.' 507. Grant by Alan, son of Rainald the archer, to the monks of Fountains of land in (South) Stainley, late of Gamel son of GoUe, and land improved by the monks, according to the bounds by which they held it of Gamel the hunter ; to hold for Sj, yearly, f.1165-1175, Chartul, of Fount, ; Tib, C, xii, f, 254^ (old f, 2Sld]. Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis notum sit et manifestum quod ego Alanus filius Reinaldi sagittarii concessi monachis de Fontibus quamdam partem terre Steinlei, illam scilicet que fuit Gamelh filii Golle et terram quam ipsi monachi sartaverunt per easdem divisas per quas tenuerant de Gamello venatore. Hanc terram tenebunt monachi in feodo et imperpetuum possidebunt pro viu. sohdis per annum, quatuor solidos dabunt dominica in Palmis et reliquos quatuor ad festum Sancti Michaelis, pro omni servitio et consuetudine que ad terram pertinet. Testes, capitu lum Sancti Wilfridi de Ripon, Suanus de Torneton, Gichel de Balderbi, Uctredus de Stodel[ai] et Gaufridus, Bernardus de Ripon, Ricardus de Brerton, Radulfus filius Aldel[ini], Orm de Malmerbi, WUlelmus clericus de Steinl[ei] et Julianus frater ejus, ArchUlus de Steinl[ei]. The land late of Gamel son of Golle appears to be the land described in the confirmation of Henry II as "GoUecroft," lying in South Stainley and towards Cayton. The chapter of Ripon gave an acknowledgment that the road which they had for their carts (probably in Stainley) was by the favour of the monks of Fountains, and not by any grant of right,* 1 Pipe R., 12 Hen, II, 39, = Pipe R,, 5 John, ' Cur, Regis R, 56, m, 7, * Chartul,, Add, MS, 3777°. f- 359<^ (old p. 722)- 390 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 508. Grant by Henry II to WiUiam de StuteviU of Knaresborough and Aldborough to hold by the service of 3 knights. July 1 1 75 (?) Brit, Mus. ; Add. ch. 5719. Facsimile in Chs. of the Brit. Mus., i, n. 56 (plate xxxvi). H[enricus] Dei gratia rex Anglorum et dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum archiepiscopis, episcopis, abbatibus, comitibus, baronibus, justiciarhs, vicecomitibus, et omnibus ministris et fidelibus suis Francis et Anghs totius Anglie salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Willelmo de StuteviU', pro servitio suo, Gnareburg et Burg cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, tenenda sibi et heredibus suis de me et heredibus meis per servitium trium militum. Quare volo et firmiter precipio quod WiUelmus de Stut[vUr] et heredes sui post eum habeant et teneant predictas villas cum omnibus pertinentiis suis per prenominatum servitium, in bosco et piano, in pratis et pasturis, in aquis et molendinis, in piscariis et vivavhs, in vhs et semitis, et in omnibus aliis locis et aliis rebus ad easdem per tinentibus, bene et in pace, libere et quiete, plenarie et integre et honorifice, cum omnibus libertatibus et hberis consuetudinibus suis. T[estibus], Ricardo de Luci, Hugone de Creissi, Randulfo de Glanvilla, Bertramo de Verdun, WiUelmo filio Radulfi, Wihelmo Basset, Roberto de Valhbus, Roberto Pikenot, Rogero de Stut[vUla], Roberto de Stut[viUa], Reginaldo de Luci, Ricardo de Aufai, Radulfo Brit[one], Willelmo de Scal[ariis], apud Wudestoch'. Seal of Hen. II of brown wax attached by a green silk cord. From Michaelmas 1155, the sheriff accounted for the ancient farm of Aldborough and Knaresborough, namely .^22 blanche, divided equally between the two manors, as part of the corpus comitatus. In addition he accounted in 1156 for .£60 by tale, and in subsequent years for ;^64 by tale, which latter sum was composed of the augmented farm oi £ig each from the said manors, and ;i^26 from Market Weighton. From 1 164 the augmented farm of Market Weighton was ;^3o. At Midsummer 11 58, Knaresborough was granted to Hugh de Morevill, possibly in compensation for lands ceded by Henry II to the king of Scots. At the Michaelmas audit the sheriff of York accordingly claimed credit for a quarter's farm at the rate of ;^ii blanche and ;^I9 by tale per annum,' and so yearly untU Morevill's forfeiture in 1173. This forfeiture was incurred, not apparently for his participation in the death of Becket,^ but for compli city in the rebellion of the young Henry. At Easter in that year Morevill's connexion with Knaresborough ceased, and the manor, with that of Aid' borough, was committed to the custody of William de StuteviU." But from 1 Pipe R.,4 Hen. II, 146, 148. '^ The only break in Morevill's tenure of Knaresborough happened previous to Becket's death, namely the loss for 6 mos. in 11 70 by Morevill of the ancient farm; ib., 16 Hen. II, 35. ' ib., 19 Hen, II, 1-2, CROWN DEMESNE: KNARESBOROUGH, ALDBOROUGH 391 that date it is clear that Aldborough and Knaresborough were actually granted to StuteviU, for he received the issues and did not account for them. His father, Robert de Stutevill, as sheriff of York, claimed credit at Michaelmas 1175) fo' the whole farm of the two manors, both ancient and augmented farm, under this descriprion : " In terris daris Willelmo de Stutevilla in villa de Cnarres Burch quam habet in custodia per Regem . . . Et item WiUelmo de Stutevilla in Burch." ' Other entries show that StuteviU also obtained at Michaelmas 1173, Great Ouseburn at ;^8, 6s. 8d. yearly farm and in, Burton (Leonard) i carucate at 20j. yearly farm.' It is very probable that this grant was made in recognition of the services rendered by Stutevill,. his father Robert, and his uncle Roger (who both attested this charter), in the capture of WiUiam king of Scots, at Alnwick on 13th July 1174. The date seems to be July 1175, when a council was held at Woodstock.' The editors of the Facsimiles of Brit. Mus. Charters have adduced good reasons for the presence of most of the witnesses at the issue of this grant. They suggest Sept.-Dec. 1175 as a probable date ; but July of that year appears more probable, because the authority had clearly been given to Robert de StutevUl, the sheriff, at the Michaelmas audit to take credit for the reception of the farms of these manors by WUliam his son, since Michaelmas 1173;. which warrant would be the natural consequence of this grant. In 1 165 the men of Knaresborough contributed 20s. to the expenses of the army in Wales, whilst Boroughbridge accounted for 2 m., either in respect of free tenants or those holding by knight's service.* In the same year these amercements were levied for purprestures (in the forest of Knaresborough): Cowthorpe and " Bodingelai " loj^., Great Ouseburn i8s. 4d., Ripley 6s. id.. Burton (Leonard) 103s. 2d., Westwick 12s. 2d., Nidd 38s. 4d., Killinghall I9.y. sd., Hewick 23d., Timble 3J-., (South) Stainley 8s. 6d.^- In the following year these persons were amerced for forest trespass :: Richard de Stanlega (South Stainley) ^40, Richard de Bretton (Brearton ?)¦ 40j.,^ Tochi de Hercheden (Arkendale) 2 m., Ralph de Bealmunt J m.,. Reginald son of Tobbe los., Geoffrey Ruffus 1 m., Alsi de Menscipa (Minskip) 80 m., Richard de Herchenden (Arkendale) 10 m., Giralmus son of Alsi 2 m., Suein de Torenton (Bishop JThornton) 20j-,, Ailief de Burton (Burton Leonard) i m., GiUe de Burton (ibid.) 20s., Suein de Menescipe (Minskip) 5 m., Bernulf de Coppegrave 40s., Gamel de Mildebi (Milby) 40J,,. Cobbe de Menescipe \ m., Gamel de Menescipe loj," It is probable that among these names are a number of the sochmen of Aldborough and Knaresborough. In 1 169, when the aid to marry the king's daughter was levied, the following sums were contributed from these manors. The burgesses of " Cnarreburg " 4 m., the men of the soc of " Cnarreburg " 10 m., the soc of "Bure" (Aldborough) .^16, 13s. 4^., the burgesses of " Ponteburc " (Borough bridge) 2 m., the men of the town of Ouseburn 2 m., from i carucate in Burton (Leonard) of escheat loj,' In 1187 no tallage was assessed on the manors of Aldborough and Knaresborough, but £4, 6s. 8d. was assessed upon Great Ouseburn, half that sum being pardoned in 1191. Upon his- accession to the throne Richard I took 2000 m. from William de Stutevill as a fine for confirming to him the land of Knaresborough with the members. On 22nd April 1200, King John confirmed Knaresborough and Aldborough to WiUiam de Stutevill, and on 9th July 1203, after StuteviU's decease, to Robert, son and heir of the said William, together with the forest of Westmorland which John had granted to his said father,' In 1205 after the death of the young heir, Nicholas de Stutevill, brother and heir of 1 ib., 21 Hen, II, 164-5. ^ *•' 1^6. ' Eyton, Itin. of Hen. II, 192. * Pipe R., 11 Hen, II, 49, 51, ' Cf. below s. a, 1211. « Pipe R., 12 Hen, II, 39-40, ' ib., 15 Hen. II, 37. » P. Chart., 546, 108. 392 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS William de Stutevill, proffered 10,000 m. for the inheritance, subject to the condition that the king should retain the castle of Knaresborough and Boroughbridge in his hands until the fine was paid.' This fine was to include 2100 m. which WiUiam owed to the crown.'' The fine was never paid, and in 1229 Henry III granted to Hubert de Burgh, earl of Kent, and Margaret his wife, for life with remainder to their heirs, the manors of Aldborough, Boroughbridge, and Knaresborough with the castle, honor, knights' fees, soc and forest, for ;^ioo yearly at the Exchequer, and further granted the debt of 10,000 m. due from the heirs of William de StuteviU.' After the death of William de Stutevill these manors were in the king's hands for some years. The accounts of Brian de L'Isle and Alexander de Dorset for the years 1211 and 1212 give the foUowing details : Assized farm (rents) .^46, 4s. 6d. ; issues of the towns of Knaresborough and Borough bridge with miUs and markets .^109 (1211) and .^119, l6s. (1212); from forges, herbage rents, pannage and lands newly arrented .£30, is. 2d. (121 1), .^29, 3s. (1212); pleas and perquisites (of courts) ;^76, 14J. lod. (1211), j^63, 18s. lod. (1212); corn of the year's crop sold ;^44, 13s. sd. (1211), .,^68, 2s. 7d. (1212) ; old oxen and cows sold yos. 4d., and hides 48J, yd. (1211), .^8, 6j-, 10^,(1212); issues of the vaccaries 58J, 6(i', (1211), 68j, (1212) ; from the demesnes of Hampsthwaite and Ferrensby (Feringebi), put to farm, 46s. 8d. (12 11 and 12 12 the same); apples sold 3^, 6d. (12 11), fruit sold 6s. (1212) ; fodder (furragium) sold 17^^, gd. (1211 only) ; issues of the land of Henry de Branton 15J, yd. (1212 only); sum ^^318, I9J-, 3^.(1211), ^342, 8s. (1212), Among the outgoings in 1211 may be noted the following: In work on the castle of " Cnarreburc " and on the ditch and houses thereof for 2 years .£119, i8s. 8d. by the view of Thomas de Walkingham, WiUiam de Lofthus, and Adam L'Engleys ; for 28 oxen and 3 buUs bought at Knares borough £y, 18s. 4d. ; in work on a new mill, improvement of fulling mills and repair of the mill-pools of Knaresborough and Boroughbridge £lS, 8s. 2d. ; necessary expenses throughout the manors and in amending the houses of the granges .^24, oj, gd. (1211). The outgoings in 1212 included : work on Knaresborougli castle .£31,13.?, 4d. expenses in mo wing the meadows, collecting the corn and other necessary work .£24, 8s. 3d. ; repair of mills and pools 104s. gd. (1212), The tenements belonging to these manors, held by knight's service, were in 121 1 : Robert de Percy ^ fee (in Osmotherby), Ralph the forester ^ fee in Timble, the prior of Bridlington -^ fee (in Blubberhouses) and J fee in Cattal, Geoffrey Fossard f fee in Cattal, Roger de Bois (de Bosco) J fee in Burton (Leonard) and Lofthouse, Richard de Scales i fee in Great Ouse- burne, Eustace de Vesey J fee in Burton (Leonard), Adam de Stavele i fee in Staveley and the members held of Brian Fitz-Alan, who held of Eustace de Vesey, and J fee in Farnham,^ 509. Agreement made between the chapter of St. Peter, York, and William de StutevUl about the church of (South or Kirk) Stainley, namely that the said WUliam shall have the right of presentation to that church, which renders 15,?, yearly to the mother church'of Aldborough, for payment of wbich his clerk shaU pledge himself to the dean and chapter. 11 75-1 186. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii,, f, 23d. Hec est compositio finahs inter capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis et dominum WiUelmum de StutevUla et heredes ejus 1 P. de Fin., 305, " R. Chart., 166, ' Cal Charl P., i, gg. * Pipe R., 13 and 14 John. Cf. Kirkby's Quest, 211. CROWN DEMESNE : STAINLEY, HAMPSTH'WAITE 393 ¦super ecclesia de Staynleya : Quod predictus dominus WUlelmus •et heredes ejus habebunt jus presentandi clericum decano et ¦capitulo Sancti Petri Eboracensis ad prefatam ecclesiam qui reddet matrici ecclesie de Burgh quindecim solidos argenti annuatim, medietatem ad Pentecosten et aliam medietatem ad festum Sancti Martini, et de predicta pensione prefate matrici ecclesie de Burgh fideliter solvenda fidehtatem faciet idem clericus decano et capitulo Eboracensi, ita quod eadem pensio nullatenus augebitur nisi de consensu prenominati W[iUelmi] vel heredum ejus nee poterit antedictum capitulum amplius quicquam predicta pensione a predicta ecclesia de Staynleya exigere nisi de consensu ejusdem W[illelmi] vel heredum ejus. Et ut compositio ista firma im perpetuum reservetur utriusque partis sigiUo appenso confirmata •est. Hiis testibus, Roberto decano, Hamone cantore, magistro Wydone, Alano, Geroldo, Stephano, Thoma Paulin [i]> Adam ¦de Thornouer, Acchelino, canonicis ; Roberto Petri, Willelmo Geroldi, Roberto Schir, Arundello, Alano, Silvestro, presbiteris ; Willelmo de Cottingham clerico, Simone filio Baldrici, Roberto clerico foreste, Roberto de Mealsa, Bartholomeo de Stuteville, Jordano de Loncastria, Rogero Bavent, militibus ; Philippo Baldwini, Thoma filio Ricardi, Gervasio Romundi, Roberto Brun, Willelmo filio Sirithe, burgensibus.^ ¦510. SimUar agreement made between the same parties touching the church of Hampsthwaite on the Moors, to which William de StuteviU shall have the right of presentation, subject to the payment by his clerk of 3 bezants yearly to the mother church of Aldborough. 1175-1186. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f. 23. Hec est compositio finahs inter capitulum Sancti Petri Eboracensis et dominum Willelmum de StutevUl et heredes ejus ¦super ecclesia de Hamethwayt in Moris et ejusdem ecclesie pertinentiis : Quod idem Willelmus et heredes ejus habebunt jus presentandi clericum decano et capitulo Sancti Petri Eboracensis ad predictam ecclesiam, et reddet idem clericus matrici ecclesie ¦de Burgh tres bizantios annuatim ad Pentecosten, et de pensione ista predicte matrici ecclesie fidehter solvenda fidehtatem faciet idem clericus decano et capitulo Eboracensi ; ita quod eadem pensio nuUatenus augebitur nisi de consensu prenominati WiUelmi vel heredum ejus nee poterit sepedictum capitulum amplius ¦quicquam predicta pensione a prefata ecclesia de Hamethwayt et pertinentiis ejus exigere nisi de consensu antedicti [WiUelmi] vel heredum ejus. Et ut compositio ista firma imperpetuum servetur utriusque partis sigillo appenso confirmata est. Hhs 'testibus, Roberto decano, Hamone cantore, magistro Wydone, 1 Burgesses of York city. 394 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Alano, Geroldo, Stephano, Thoma Pauhni, Adam de Thornouer, Acelin' canonic[is], Roberto Petri, Willelmo Geroldi, Roberto, Stephano, Arundello, Alano, Silvestro, presbiteris ; Willelmo de Cottingham clerico, Simone filio Baldrici, Roberto clerico foreste, Roberto de Meals, Bartholomeo de StuteviU', Jordano de Loncastria, Rogero de Bavent, militibus ; Philippo filio Baldewini, Thoma filio Ricardi, Gervasio Romendi, Roberto Brun, Willelmo filio Sytherithie, burgensibus. There follows the admission of John de Cottingham, clerk, to the chapel of Hamethwayt (in the parish of Aldborough) on the nomination of Sir William de Stutevill, in accordance with the above agreement. It is attested by Hamo the precentor, Siraon de Apulia, chancellor, Ralph archdeacon of York, William archdeacon of Nottingham, Geoffrey de Muschamp arch deacon of Cleveland, Stephen, Reginald de Arundel, Master Lisia, canons ; William de Buthum, Nicholas, Arundell, Thorold, Matthew, Maurice, and Simon, vicars. 51 1. Grant by Hugh de Goldesburg to Robert, the forester, (of the land) of Blubberhouses, except ii^ acres, namely the holme at the Bridge-end of i^ acre, and lo acres in Acragarth to the north of the way there ; also 2S. of rent in Goldsborough ;. to hold for a pair of spurs of Knaresborough. The pasture to be in common between the town of Timble and the said town of Blubberhouses, and the grantor's men of Timble to do suit to the mUl of Blubberhouses. Done in the 2nd year of the coronation of King Henry, son of Henry II. 1171- 1172. Chartul, of Bridlington penes Sir 'William Ingilby, Bart., f, 1821^ ; Dodsw» MS, clix, f, 199, Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p. 244. Sciant tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Hugo de Goldes burg dedi et concessi Roberto forestario Bluberhus[um] et heredibus suis cum omnibus pertinenths suis pro homagio suo,. tenendum de me et de heredibus meis, preter xi acras et dimidiam quas retinui in manu mea, holmum scUicet ad ^ caput pontis pro acra et dimidia et x acras in Acragardo en le north del chemin. Dedi etiam [et] concessi eidem Roberto jure hereditario ii solidos vel redditum duorum solidorum annuatim in Goldesburg. Reddet autem predictus Robertus et heredes sui post ilium mihi et heredibus meis post me annuatim calcaria de Knaresburg ad Assumptionem Beate Marie. Hanc vero predictam terram de Bluberhusum warantizabo ei contra omnes homines, et si in eo defecero escambium ei ad valentiam dabo. Volo etiam et precipio ut in pascua sint communia inter villam meam de Timble et inter predictam villam de Bluberhus[um], et ut homines mei de Timble sequantur molendinum de Bluberhus[um]. Hec carta facta fuit secundo anno coronationis Henrici regis filii Henrici regis. Hiis testibus, Henrico persona de Cnaresburg, Hawarden 1 "et"; MS. CROWN DEMESNE: BLUBBERHOUSES, GOLDSBOROUGH 395 constabulario, Laurentio clerico, Ricardo de Brertunia, R[ ] de Oteringetunia et Meldredo, Waltero preposito, Gilberto janitore, Ro[berto] GaUico, Alfredo, Osemundo, Alano et Ro- [berto] fratre ejus et R[ ] Brusen[si]. Prince Henry was crowned and anointed by archbishop Roger, at Westminster, on 14th June 1170.^ Blubberhouses formed part of Great Timble, which belonged at the Survey to the socage of Knaresborough and was assessed at i carucate, but some part of the assessment of Elsworth, namely 3i carucates, may have represented Great Timble and Blubber houses. The latter lay entirely on the right bank of the river Washburn. Merleswane's manor of Goldsborough, assessed at 8 carucates, was held at the Survey by Hubert under Ralph Paynel. Hugh de Goldesburc was amerced 40i^. in 1166 for the manslaughter of Cnud, which had been con cealed from the officers of the crown by the wapentake of Claro in the hope of avoiding a fine for murder.^ As Fulk Paynel was similarly amerced I mark, he may have been the superior lord of Goldsborough. In 1170 Hugh de Godelesburc was amerced with others of Claro wapentake,' He was at this time lord of Great Timble and Blubberhouses, holding in chief of the crown. After the grant of Knaresborough to William de Stutevill he became the latter's tenant. As the men of Goldsborough and Bingley were together taUaged in 1 196 at 2ij,, it is certain that Goldsborough was then a member of the Paynel fee,* A plea in 1230 gives the pedigree of the local family : Hugh de Goldeburg had 3 sons — Richard, Herbert, and Adam ; from Richard issued Richard, who was then heir to his father and to Henry the defendant. The suit was brought by William son of Adam de Goldeburg, who demanded against Henry J carucate in Newton (par, Ripley ?), of which he alleged that Herbert his uncle died seised, Henry alleged in reply that Herbert, who had been enfeoffed by Hugh his father long before his death, gave the land to Robert de Lelay in return for a provision for the remainder of Herbert's life; Robert enfeoffed one Henry, who gave the land to the nuns of Sinithwaite, and a fine was duly levied. Judgment for Henry, ^ Richard de Goldesburg, son of Richard, for £s released to the canons of Bridhngton in the time of king John his claim to the land of Blubberhouses.' It was probably this Richard that was amerced in 1208.' In 1203 John de Godlesburch and Sibil his wife released to Simon de Ferselay and Ahce his wife 30 acres of land in Calverley (Couerle).' 512. Quit-claim by Isaac de Timbel to the canons of Bridhngton of 3 acres of land lying outside the arable field of Blubber houses, namely below the eaves of the wood of Pursedene-uppes at Scaldeaikes; and Ralph (his native), who sometime dwelt at Schalde-aikes, and Godit his wife with their progeny and chattels. ii95-(r.i2io. Chartul. of Bridlington, f. 183. Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul. of Brid., p, 244, Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Isaac de Timbel concessi et quietum clamavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de ^ Hoveden, ii, 5 ; Benedictus, 5 ; Chron. Nermann. (Duchesnes), 1004, 2 Pipe R., 12 Hen, II, 47. = ib., 16 Hen, II, 43. • Pipe R„ 8 Ric, I. ^ Assize R,, 1042, m, 131^. • Chartul of B., p. 244, ' Pipe R,, 10 John, * Yorks. Fines, n. 205. 396 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Bridhntona et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam omne jus et clamium quod habui in tribus acris terre extra terram arabilem campi de Bluberhous', scilicet in illis acris que jacent sub hora bosci de Pursedeneuppes ad Scaldeaikes, de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum. Preterea concessi et quietum clamavi predictis canonicis Radulfum qui ahquando mansit ad Schaldeaikes et Godit uxorem suam cum omni sequela sua et omnibus catallis suis de me et heredibus meis imperpetuum. Hhs testibus, Willelmo de Percy et Roberto filio ejus, J[ohanne] de Meus et Petro filio ejus, Waltero de Bovingtona et W[illelmo] filio ejus, T[homa] de Alost, Maugero de Ergh[um] et Galfrido filio ejus, GUberto de Spetona, et Petro filio ejus, Ernaldo de Martona et W[illelmo] fratre ejus, W[illelmo] de Lekeburn, Luca Silver. The names of the witnesses point to a date towards the end of the twelfth century as that of the issue of this charter, but Isaac de Timbel is named in the roll of the sheriffof York for 1219, 513- Grant by WUliam de StutevUl to Robert the forester and his heirs of Blubberhouses and the appurtenances by bounds be ginning from " Stainford " Gill Beck to Washburn and ascending Washburn to Redshaw Beck, and to the west of Washburn, between Redshaw Beck and ' Stainford ' Gill Beck, as far as the bounds of Beamsley, Middleton and Denton ; with common of pasture of Thruscross and Timble, and of "Pellewella" by bounds beginning from Gamels-wath by the road up to the highway between Knaresborough and Scotton and by the highway leading to the road to Barkers-wath, (thence) to Nidd and descending Nidd to Gamels-wath ; and common of pasture of Knaresborough and Scriven, with liberty to make improve ments, plough, and build houses without let, rendering a mark yearly. 1173-1185. Chartul. of Bridlington, f, iSid ; Dodsw. MS, clix, f, 142^; ix, f, 153, Abstr. in Lancaster's Chartul of B., 241. WiUelmus de Stuttevilla omnibus hominibus suis et amicis suis salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea con firmasse Roberto forestario et heredibus suis Bluberhousum et omnes suas pertinentias hiis divisis, scilicet de Stainford'kUebec in descensu usque in Walkesburn et in ascensu de Walkesburna usque Redschatebec et in occidente de Walkeburna inter Red- schatebec et Stei[n]fordekilebec usque ad divisas de Betemesle et de Mideltuna et de Dentuna ; et communem pasturam ^ de Thorecros et de Tinbel ; et Pellewellam cum suis pertinentiis per has divisas : de Galmeleswad' ^ per viam supra usque stratam inter Cnaresburg et Scottunam et per stratam que vadit ' '-pascuam"; MS. "pasturam"; MS. ix, 153, '' " Galueleswad " ; MS, CROWN DEMESNE: BLUBBERHOUSES, KNARESBOROUGH 397 usque ad viam per quam itur ad Barkereswad usque in Nid et in descensu de Nid usque ad Gamelewad' ; et communem pasturam de Cnaresburg et de Screvin ; et infra has predictas divisas sartare et arare et domos suas edificare ubicumque voluerit sine occasione ; tenendum ipse et heredes sui de me et heredibus meis libere et quiete, integre et honorifice, in nemoribus, in planis, in pratis, in pascuis, in stagnis, in molendinis et in omnibus locis et in omnibus libertatibus et in omnibus liberis consuetudinibus ; reddendo inde mihi et heredibus meis per annum unam marcam argenti pro omnibus servitiis et pro omnibus consuetudinibus que pertinent ad predictam terram, in feodo et hereditate, scilicet ad festum Sancti Michaehs dimidiam marcam et ad Pascha dimidiam marcam. Hiis testibus, Roberto de StuttevUl, Ricardo. de Brahertun, T[homa] de Walkhinham, Ricardo de Launei, Radulfo forestario, Alano fratre ejus et Ruhal' 1 fratre ejus, Roberto filio Murielis. The chartulary of Bridlington shows that the grantee of Blubberhouses, gave it to Bridlington, apparently after the death of William de Stutevill in 1203, to hold by doing forinsec service of li'j knight's fee. John the son, and Mabel the daughter, of Robert the forester, made gifts to the canons, as did Ralph the forester, his brother, and William son of the said Ralph.^ As will be seen by another charter, Robert the forester was first enfeoffed of Blubberhouses by Hugh de Goldesburg in 1 171- 1 172. StuteviU's charter was therefore a re-grant or confirmation after he obtained Knaresborough from Henry II, 514. Grant by Robert the forester (of Knaresborough) to the canons of Bridlington of Blubberhouses, namely from Stainford Gill Beck down to Washburn, up that stream to Redshaw Beck and on the west of Washburn between Redshaw Beck and Stainford Gill Beck up to the bounds of Beamsley, Middleton, and Denton, with common of pasture of Thruscross and Timble, for the service of a 24th part of a knight to the lord of Knaresborough. 1203-1215. Chartul. of Bridlington, penes Sir 'William Ingilby, Bart., f. i8id. Abstract in Chartul. of B., 242. Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego Robertus foresta rius dedi et concessi et hac mea carta confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Bridelingtona et canonicis ibidem Deo servi entibus in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam Bluberhousum cum omnibus pertinentiis suis hiis divisis, scUicet de Stainford'gilebec in descensum in * Walkesburn' et in assensu de Walkeburn' usque Redscakebec et in occidente de Walkeburn' inter Red- scakebec et Stainfordegilebec usque ad divisas de Bethmesle et de Mideltona et de Dentona, et communem pascuam de Thorescros et de Timbel et cum omnibus libertatibus et aisia- ' "Ricardo"; Dodsw, ix, ^ Lancaster, Chartul. ofB., 241-3. 3 corrected from " ad " ; MS, 398 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS mentis et liberis consuetudinibus intra vUlam et extra viUam ad eandem terram pertinentibus sine ullo retinemento, pro anima domini regis Henrici et pro anima domini mei WUlelmi de Stute"vill' et pro anima patris mei et matris mee et omnium antecessorum meorum. Hec omnia libera et quieta ab omni servitio seculari preter forinsecum servitium, quantum pertinet videlicet ad vicesimam quartam [partem]^ feodi unius mUitis, ¦quod prefati canonici facient domino de Cnaresburg, ego Robertus et heredes mei warantizabimus eisdem canonicis contra omnes homines imperpetuum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Percy et Roberto filio ejus, Radulfo forestario et Alano et Willelmo filhs ejus, Benedicto de Esculecot', J[ohanne] de Melsa, Ricardo clerico de Danecastria, Adam de Bovingtona, Waltero de Bo^ving- tona et W[illelmo] filio ejus, Willelmo de Eschales, Henrico de Biltona, W[Ulelmo] de Lekeburn'. 515. Grant by WiUiam de Stutevill to Nigel de Plumton, for his service and for a horse worth loos., of the waste of the forest (of Knaresborough) between Plumptoi;i and Rudfarlington, namely from Crimple (Beck) westward to " Osberne '' Starbeck, to Puddingstain-cross, to Harelaw, by the highway to Bilton and to Stokkebrigg, thence to Holebec and so into Nidd and back to Crimple ; with licence to make improvements and to tiU the land, and to course the fox and hare throughout the said forest, 1181-1190, Plumpton Chartul,, n, 72. Pd. in Plumpton Corresp. (Camden Soc, 1839), p. xiv. Sciant omnes presentes et futuri quod ego WiUelmus de StutevUl dedi, concessi, quietum clamavi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Nigello de Plumton et heredibus suis, pro servitio suo et pro uno equo pretio centum solidorum, totum vastum foreste mee infra divisas suas de Plumton et Roudferlington, scilicet de Crempell versus occidentem usque ad Osbernescahebec ^ et de Osbernescahebec usque ad Puddingstain-cros ^ et de Pudding- staincros usque ad Harelaw et de Harelaw per magnam viam usque ad BUtonam et de Biltona per eandem viam usque ad Stokkebrigge * et de Stokkebrigge usque ad Holebec et de Holebec usque in Nidd et iterum usque ad Crempell. Et si prefatus Nigellus vel heredes sui infra prenominatas divisas [ubicunque]^ sartare vel colere voluerint, libere poterunt, non requisita voluntate vel licentia mea vel heredum meorum. Preterea dedi etiam et con cessi et hac eadem carta mea confirmavi eidem Nigello et heredi bus suis latum cursum per totam forestam meam de Cnaresburgh ad vulpem et leporem, salva venatione mea, scilicet cervo, bissa ' a later addition, 2 " Osbernescohebeck " ; Add. MS, 32113,!, 13. " ' Puddingestonecroft " ; ib. » " Stikkibrigghe " ; ib. = added ifc. CROWN DEMESNE : KNARESBOROUGH FOREST 399 et capreolo. Et si contigerit quod averia sua extra divisas pre nominatas exeant sine visu facto non causabuntur. Hec omnia supradicta warrantizabimus ego WiUelmus et heredes mei prefato Nigello et heredibus suis imperpetuum contra omnes homines libere et quiete et solute ab omni servitio seculari et exactione. Hhs testibus, WiUelmo le Vavasur, Roberto de Melsa, Roberto le Vavasur et Malgero fratre ejus, Ricardo de Tanghe, Thoma lardenario, Adam filio Normanni, Nigello de Stockeld, Ricardo •de Breretona, Ricardo de Alneio, Rogero de CresweU, Hugone lardenario, Ricardo filio Widonis,^ Ernaldo Bridy, Hugone Pollard [et aliis].2 The waste of the forest of Knaresborough was that lying to the N.W. of Plumpton, between the upper water of Crimple Beck and the Nidd, including the present hamlet of Starbeck and part of Bilton Park. On 2ist December 1204 the sheriff was directed to cause the forest of Knaresborough to revert to the king's hands in that state in which it was when Henry 1 1 gave it to Stutevill, and so to deliver it to the archbishop of Canterbury, who then had the custody of StuteviU's lands,' At Martinmas 1205, the fine of Peter de Brus (10 m.) for having the town of Lofthouse (Hill), and that of William de Scales (10 m.) for having the town of (Great) Ouseburn, were paid into the king's chamber;' and on 8th March 1207, that of Adam de Stavele (20 m.) for having the land of Farnham (Ferlham), that of Nigel de Plumton (20 m.) for having the land of Rudferlington whereof he had been disseised for waste (of the forest), that of Bernard de Ripeslay (60 »z.) for having an inquest touching lands which he claimed of the socage of Knaresborough, that of Alan de Stainle (looj^,) for having his land of (South) Stainley, whereof he had been disseised, were also paid into the kinges chamber,^ On 15th February 1207, Brian de L'Isle and his fellows, keepers of the land of WUliam de Stutevill, were directed to cause the monks of Fountains to have eight shillings worth of land in the socage of Knaresborough, namely in Kirkby Ouseburn, which Stutevill had given and the king had confirmed,* These entries show that all those who had obtained grants of land from Stutevill were required by the officers of the crown to prove their right thereto and to make fine for confirmation of such estates. In 1205 Nigel de Plumton gave 15 m. and a palfrey for having his land within the forest of Knaresborough of which Brian de L'Isle had disseised him for making waste of that forest.' This fine was in respect of the landjwhich Nigel had obtained by this charter. King John confirmed 3 carucates in Farnham to Adam son of Thomas de Stavelay, for the service of |- knight on Sth August 1204.^ On the Fine Roll of 1205 there are enrolled the fine of Adam de Stavelega 60 m.^ for the above-mentioned land ; that of Roger de Bois 10 m. for seisin of I carucate in Lofthouse, i carucate in Burton (Leonard) and a mill in Killinghall ; that of Alan de Stanlega loos. for his land of (South) Stainley ; and that of Bernard de Rippelle 60 m. and a palfrey for inquiry by the neighbourhood of Killinghall as to what entry William de Stutevill had into I carucate in Killinghall, now in the king's hands, which Bernard claimed, and for seisin thereof if the inquest awarded it to him and for a writ of mort d' ancestor touching i carucate in Lofthouse and a mill in Killinghall.' All these persons had been disseised by virtue of the king's precept, and » " Ricardi " ; ib. = added ib. ' P. Litl Claus., i, 16, * ib., 576. = ib., 66, « ib., 656 ' R. de Fin., 325, * R. Charl, 136, Cf, R. de Fin., 332, " ib., 332 and 363, 400 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Brian de L'Isle was directed to give them livery of these lands after taking security for payment of the fines. On I2th July 1227 Bartholomew Baynard, son and heir of Robert Baynard, recovered possession of a moiety of the wood of Swindon, in Kirkby Overblow, of which his father had been disseised by Brian de L'Isle during the time of the Barons' war,i During the period 1195-1215 Nigel de Plumton granted to Robert son of Huckman 2 bovates in Plumpton which Huckman his father had held, 2 bovates in Scotton, and i bovate in Ribston, also a toft with an apple- orchard in Ribston (an interesting reference to the home of the noted pippin) and 6^ acres of land, which Robert had previously held of Walter son of Nigel de Stockeld,^ On 9th February 1227, the king sent his mandate to the constable of Knaresborough castle to restore to William de Goldesburg and AUce his wife 2 bovates and 38 acres of land in Chnt, of which Robert son of Ukeman had been disseised by Brian de L'Isle, then constable, at Brian's instance, at the beginning of the Barons' war, who had then caused these lands to be reduced into villeinage. This Alice was the sister of Robert son of Ukeman ; and Hugh son of Sigerith and Thomas son of Agnes, whose mothers were also sisters of the said Robert, had after wards quit-claimed their right in the tenements to William and Alice,' Whilst Knaresborough was in the hands of King John, he gave 40 acres of land in Swinesco to Robert the hermit. In 1229 Henry III confirmed the land to Robert's successor, brother Ivo, hermit of Holy Cross, Knaresborough,' 516. Grant by William de StuteviU to Ralph, son of Siward de Kirkby Ouseburn, and Emeline (his wife), daughter of Avice de Chambord, of 9 acres of land in Kirkby Ouseburn, namely 4 acres by the road from the same Kirkby to Thorpe (Under wood), and 5 acres called Colehouse ; for 2s. yearly, with remainder to their son or daughter, who shall be their heir. f.iigo— 1203. Chartul, of Fount, ; Add, MS, 37770, f. 83d. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Willelmus de StutevUP concessi et dedi et hac mea carta confirmavi Radulfo filio Siward' de Kirkeby Usebumum et Emeline filie Avicie de Chambord novem acras terre cum omnibus pertinentiis in Kyrkeby Usebur- num, unde iiii acre sunt juxta viam qua itur de eadem Kirkeby usque ad Torp, scilicet versus orientem, et quinque acre vocantur Colehous ; tenendas de me et heredibus meis omnibus diebus suis, reddendo inde michi et heredibus meis duos solidos per annum pro omni servitio, scilicet xii denarios ad Pascha Floridum et xii denarios ad festum Sancti Michaelis. Post decessum autem predicti Radulfi et Emeline primogenitus filius eorum si aliquem habuerint vel filie eorum si quas habuerint, secundum jus regni, et eorum heredes tenebunt predictas novem acras cum pertinenths et cum omnibus aisiamentis et libertatibus ad ipsas pertinentibus in villa et extra liberas et quietas per predictam firmam jure hereditario in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo 1 R. Litt. Claus., ii, 192, ' Plumpton Corresp., xiv. ' P. Litt. Claus., ii, 170, Cf, Mon. Ebor., 197. * Cal Charl P., i, 66. CROWN DEMESNE: KIRKBY OUSEBURN, ELWICK 40r de Cotingam, Henrico de Knareb[urgo], Gileberto de Gant,. Roberto forest[ario], NigeUo de Plumton', Bernardo de Rippel[eia],, Roberto Malluvel, Fulcone de Ruford, Ricardo de Godlesburc, Rogero Mauleverer, Radulfo Mauleverer, magistro Josep[ho] de Quixeleia, Thoma fiho ejus, Johanne de Hamerton et Henrico filio suo, Roberto Luvel, Adam fratre suo et Alano et Rogero fratribus ejusdem Roberti, Adam Luvel de Brocton,^ Roberto de Gadoj Willelmo de Chambord, Eha de Chambord, Radulfo de Loftus, Adam clerico, Ricardo clerico, Hugone clerico, Alano de Hamerton et Hugone et Ricardo filiis suis, WUlelmo de Castelay, Willelmo de Rednesse, Ricardo de Scalis et Roberto de Scalis,. Willelmo de Dunesford, Phihppo de Bramton', Benedicto de Sculec[otes]. Henry the clerk of Knaresborough was amerced in 1 196 for a disseisin.* In 1200 he was parson of Kirkby Stephen,' and was probably the Henry de " Knarresburg " who fined with John in February 1201, by 100 m. 2s., for acquittance of an amercement of 100 m. laid upon him in the time of Richard I for forest trespass.* 517. Grant by WUliam de StuteviU to the monks of Fountains of a fishery in the waters of Ure and Ouse from Boroughbridge to the walls of York with one fisherman and his servant with 2 boats, a seine and nets ; provided that the monks make no fish-garth there, nor fix stakes. 1175-1203. Chartul. of Fount,; Add. MS. 18276, f. 240, Omnibus [sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris} WiUelmus de Estutevill salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et con firmasse Deo et monachis de Fontibus piscariam in aqua de Jor et de Usa per totum a Ponte Burgi usque ad muros Eboraci, cum uno piscatore et serviente suo et cum duobus batelhs et sagena et retibus suis : ita tamen quod piscarias non faciant ibidem nee palos figant. Hec omnia [dedi], etc., in puram elemosinam quietam ab omni servitio et re, etc. 518. Confirmation by William de Stutevill to Geoffrey Haget of 2 carucates which he held of the king in Elwick, as his right, to hold freely for 4s. yearly. 1 1 73-f. 1 180. Chartul. of Fount. ; Add. MS. 18276, f. 238;?. WiUelmus de StuteviUa omnibus [videntibus vel audientibus hanc cartam presentibus et futuris] salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse et confirmasse Gaufrido Hauget ii carucatas terre quas tenuit de rege in EUewic veluti rectum suum in feodo et hereditate sibi et 1 or " Brotton " ; perhaps Brearton. ^ Pipe R., 8 Ric. I. ' P. Chart., 396. * ib; 101&. 2 C 402 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS heredibus suis, tenendas de me et heredibus meis liberas et quietas ab omni servitio, excepto quod predictus Gaufridus Haget et heredes sui solvent mihi et heredibus meis annuatim iiii solidos. 519. Grant by Geoffrey Haget to the monks of Fountains of the whole town of Thorpe (Underwood), in Burghshire quit of all service and of the whole land of Elwick, except J carucate which the nuns of Sinningthwaite have in alms, rendering 4s. yearly; excepting also the carucate in Widdington which the nuns have. 1175-1199. Chartul. of Fount, ; Add. MS. 18276, f. 288d. Omnibus [sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris] Gaufridus Haget salutem. Sciatis me dedisse Deo et monachis de Fontibus totam villam de Thorp in Burghsira, cum omnibus pertinentiis et aisiamentis suis in bosco et piano, etc., in puram et perpetuam elemosinam quietam ab omni servitio. Preterea dedi eis totam terram de Ellewick, excepta dimidia carucata terre quam sanctimoniales de Synigthwaith habent, in liberam elemo sinam ; faciendo servitium quod ego facere consuevi, scilicet iiii solidos per annum. Sciendum etiam quod excipitur ilia carucata terre quam sanctimoniales habent in Wyeton. 520. Notification by Geoffrey Haget to his heirs of his gift to the monks of Fountains of the town of Thorpe (Underwood) and Elwick in alms, and request that, as they desire his (eternal) welfare, they wiU confirm his gift and divide his inheritance between them with unanimity, lest by discord they incur loss. 1198-1199. Chartul. of Fount. ; Add. MS. 18276, f. 288d. Gaufridus Haget omnibus heredibus suis salutem. Sciatis me dedisse Deo et monachis de Fontibus totam -villam de Thorp cum omnibus pertinenths et EUewic, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Unde vos sicut salutem meam desideratis requiro ut eam sicut carta mea dedi eis concedatis, ut Deus in judicio ubi vado retribuat, et talem misericordiam mihi defuncto inpen- datis qualem apud Deum habere desideratis. Precor etiam vos ut in hereditate mea inter vos percipienda ita unanimes sitis ne per discordiam vestram dampnationem incurratis. In 1 20 1 the monks obtained a grant of free warren in their manor of Thorpe, which they had by the gift of Geoffrey Haget, as he had the same liberty by the grant of Henry 11.^ Geoffrey was living on 16th February 1 199,^ but died during the year, and partition of his lands was made by the abbots of Fountains and Roche, Walter de Fauconberg and Walter de 1 P. Charl, go. ' Feet ofF. (Pipe R. Soc xxiv), 208. CROWN DEMESNE: THORPE UNDERWOOD, CAYTON 403 Bovington.' His heirs were his four sisters or their descendants, namely Gundreda (unmarried) ; Agnes wife of Alan son of Brian of Bedale and mother of Brian Fitz-Alan, who was heir to his father at the latter's death in 1 189; Lucy wife of Peter Thuret * and mother of Bartholomew ; and Alice wife of John de Friston and mother of Alice wife of Jordan de St. Mary.' Gundreda confirmed the gift of Geoffrey Haget, her brother, to the monks of Fountains of Thorpe and Elwick, as also did Conan (sic), son of Brian Fitz-Count, as the gift of Geoffrey Haget his uncle.* At an earlier date Matthew de Brame had released to Geoffrey Haget all claim to the inheritance of Geoffrey Haget, uncle of the said Geoffrey." 521. Confirmation by WUliam de StuteviU to the monks of Fountains of the attachment of their stews in his fee of Ripley at their grange of Cayton. c.i 190-1203. Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib, C, xii, f, 256A Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis tam presentibus quam futuris Willelmus de EstuteviU salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus firmagium stagnorum suorum in feodo meo de Rippelay apud grangiam suam de Caitona. Hhs testibus, Willelmo de Percy, NigeUo de Plumton, Johanne de Melsa, Ernaldo de Upesale, Roberto forestario, Enrico de Knaresburc. 522. Grant by Bernard, clerk of Ripley, and Richard his brother to the monks of Fountains of the attachment of their stew on the donors' land to the height of 12 feet near the meadow of Nicholas de Caiton, namely from Godwin's ridding up to their other stew of the grange of Cayton, and so far as the water of that stew covered the donors' land of Ripley. 1 190-1206. Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib. C. xii, f. 256. Omnibus sancte ecclesie fihis presentibus et futuris Bernardus clericus de Rippeleia et Ricardus frater ejus salutem. Sciatis nos dedisse et presenti carta nostra, sigiUis nostris roborata, confirmasse Deo et monachis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus firmagium stagni sui in terra nostra ad altitudinem duodec'im pedum juxta pratum Nicholai de Caitona, scilicet a sarto Godwini sursum quantum nostrum durat versus aliud stangnum suum grangie sue de Caitona ; et quantum aqua iUius stangni occu- paverit de terra nostra de Rippeleia. Hanc donationem fecimus eis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam pro salute animarum nostrarum et omnium antecessorum nostrorum, sine contra dictione, clamo et retinemento nostri et heredum nostrorum in perpetuum. Hhs testibus, Willelmo fiho Radulfi de Aldefeld, Waltero le;Aleman', Roberto de Mulwath, Ricardo de Roudeclive, Willelmo de Salleia, Nicholao de Caitona, Waltero Siding'. ' Chartul. of Healaugh, 78. ^ See Eyton, Hisl of Shropshire, x, 182-6. » Yorks. Fines, i, n. 22. ? Add. MS. 18276, f. 2386-9. = ib., f. 238^. 404 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 523. Grant by Bemard de Ripley to the monks of Fountains of a road 40 feet in width from the bridge of Ripley brook by the house of Thomas de Ulecotes, through Nordstou, to the causeway of Dalebeck on the west of their grange of Cayton by Frostunmel; also of the attachment of a stew upon the water of Dalebeck and the flow of a spring on the hiUside towards Ripley, opposite the apple- orchard of Cayton, to be carried to the offices of their grange of Cayton. 1185-1195. Chartul, of Fount, ; Tib. C, xii, f, 257. Noverint omnes sancte ecclesie filii presentes et futuri quod ego Bernardus de Rippelei dedi et presenti carta confirma^vi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus unam viam quadraginta pedum latitudinis, a ponte scilicet rivuli de Rippelei qui est juxta domum Thome de Ulecotes per medium Nordstou usque ad calcedum de Dalbec el west de grangia sua de Kaiton juxta Frostunmel. Concessi etiam eis locum et firmationem unius« stagni super ripam predicti rivuli de Dalbec et refluxum fontis unius ad trahendum ad officinas prenominate grangie sue, qui fons est in latere montis cujusdam ex alia parte deversus Rippelei contra pomerium de Kaiton. Hec omnia monachis predicte ecclesie in puram et perpetuam elemosinam dedi et super altare Sancte Marie de Fontibus obtuli pro salute anime mee et pro anima patris et matris mee et omnium antecessorum meorum, soluta, quieta et libera ab omni servitio et exactione seculari de me et eis qui post me erunt in perpetuum. Teste Radulfo abbate Sancte Agathe de Richem[und] et Ricardo ejusdem loci canonico, Rogero clerico de Hawic, Ricardo capellano de Rippelei et Nicholao fratre Bernardi, Radulfo filio Audelin, et filiis suis Guillelmo et Ricardo, Serlone et Gregorio nepotibus Bernardi, Ricardo Turpin, Guillelmo de Midelton. 524. Grant by Richard de Rippeley to the monks of Fountains of free passage through Ripley, without watch being kept, for their beasts and men going from their grange of Cayton to the pasture of their grange of Brimham. 1190— 12 10. Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib, C, xii, f. 2s8d. Omnibus videntibus et audientibus hanc cartam presentibus et futuris Ricardus de Rippeleia salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et monachis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro salute anime mee et omnium antecessorum meorum, liberum transitum per terruram de Rippeleia, sine warda facta, omnibus averiis suis et hominibus suis grangie de Caitona usque ad pasturam grangie sue de Bimebem. Hii sunt testes, Guillelmus, CROWN DEMESNE: CAYTON, YORK 405 Robertus, Ricardus fihi mei Ricardi ; Nicholaus de Caitona, Johannes ostiarius, Thomas filius Roberti de Tornetun, Ernaldus fihus Roberti serviens mei Ricardi. In 1202 Thomas son of Serlo released land in Ripley to Richard de Ripplega, who granted a parcel of land in Elum, in Ripley, to the same Thomas, to hold by doing forinsec service where 8 carucates make a knight's fee.' This Richard was probably the grantor of this charter and brother of Bernard de Ripley. In 1200 Bernard was pardoned 40s. which had been assessed upon him for tallage." In Michaelmas term 1207, an agreement was made between William de Albemarle, Agnes his wife,' and Robert son •of Bernard, plaintiffs, and Richard de Ripeley, touching the advowson of the church of Ripley, whereby Richard acknowledged that a mediety of the advowson belonged to the said Robert, and that he should maintain it until his age, and as regarded the other mediety that he might then implead if he chose.' In 1222 John de Walkingham demanded against Robert de Rippele a mediety of the church of Ripley, of which Robert, father of the said John, had been seised temp. Henry 11.'^ In 1230 WiUiam de Aubigny presented to the church of Ripley, and at the request of Robert Passelow the church was consolidated.* Thus it appears that half of Ripley belonged to the honor of Knaresborough and half to the fee of Trussebut. In 1194 Bernard de Rippele held J fee (in Ripley) which was assigned to the pour- party of Agatha Meinfelin, or Trussebut.' It seems probable that Robert son of Bernard, named in 1207, was son and heir of Bernard de Ripley and then a minor. {e) York {additional) 525. Restoration and confirmation by Henry II to Thomas Malesoures of his father's oflSce of keeping the king's house at York with the allowance of 5 pence per diem which William Malesoures his said father received. At Shaftesbury. 1155-1165. Assize R. 1041, on a membrane sewn to m. 3. H[enricus] rex Anglorum [et dux Normannorum et Aquita norum et comes Andegavorum] archiepiscopo Eboracensi et justiciariis et baronibus, vicecomiti et omnibus ministris et fidehbus suis Francis et Anglis de Ebor[aciscira] salutem. Sciatis me reddidisse et concessisse hereditarie Thome Malis Operibus ministerium quod fuit WUlelmi patris sui de custodia enda domo mea de Eboraco cum libertate ^ ilia quam pater suus inde habebat, scilicet v d. in die. Quare volo et pre cipio quod ipse ministerium illud habeat ita bene et plene et hbere sicut idem pater suus umquam melius habuit cum libertate sua predicta et ad eosdem terminos quos voluerit, sicut pater suus ea habebat, quicumque vicecomes vel prepositus sit, Uie scilicet ¦?t heredes sui, sicut patri suo per cartam meam dedi et concessi. Et precipio quod ipse Thomas et omnes res sue habeant meam ' Yorks. Fines, i, n. 40. ^ Pipe R., 2 John. ^ Sic. Query " Aubigny (of Belvoir) and Agatha." See Reg. Gray, 37. ' Cur. Regis R., 46, m. 10. ^ ib., 82, m. id. » Reg. Gray, 37. ' P. Cur. Reg. (Pipe R. Soc, xiv), 12. ° For liberatione. 406 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS firmam pacem sicut servientis mei dominici ne super hoc ulla ei vel rebus suis injuria vel contumelia fiat. T[estibus], Ing[elrano] de Say et WiUelmo Mart[el] et Rogero Trussebut, apud Sanctum Edwardum. The sum oi £s, os. lod. per annum, being part of Malesoures' aUowance, was charged upon the account of the sheriff of York in 1 130 within the sum of .£12, 12s. I id. "in aUowances appointed,"^ The balance of this sum, namely £7, 12s. id., was paid to the king's lardener. William Malesoures held 3 bovates in Swinton, near Wath-upon-Deam, in the time of Stephen,^ He gave to the nuns of Clementhorpe his lands upon Bychehill in York.' Thomas his son was a considerable benefactor to that house ; see the charter of confirmation to the nuns of St Clement.* In 1 165 the sheriff charged his account with the sum of 45J. 7^d. to Thomas Malesoures for half the year and with the sum of £7, 12s. id. in allowance appointed to David Lardener.' After that time Malesoures' aUowance disappears. The downward limit of the date of this charter may therefore be assigned to Easter 1 165, Acknowledgment is due to Mr. C. H. VeUacot for indicating the enrolment of this charter and of that which follows. 526. Confirmation by William son of Thomas Malesoures to William Fairfax of the right which the grantor, his ancestors and heirs had and have in the custody of the king's lands around the chapel of St. Mary Magdalene in York, and of the chapel with the wax of the county [court] of York, and the allowance per taining to those custodies. 1200-1220. Assize R. 1041, on a membrane sewn to m. 3. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego WiUelmus filius Thome Malesouer[es] * dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Willelmo Fairfax totum jus quod ego et ante cessores et heredes mei habuimus vel umquam habere poterimus in custodia terrarum domini regis circa capellam Sancte Marie Magdalene in Eboraco cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et custodiam capelle predicte cum cera comitatus Eboraci et cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis suis, et totam liberationem predictis custodhs per tinentem ; habenda et tenenda dicto Willelmo et heredibus suis vel eorum assignatis de me et heredibus meis in feodo et hereditate, libere, quiete et pacifice, cum omnibus hbertatibus et liberis consuetudinibus et pertinentiis dicte custodie pertinentibus sine aliquo retenemento, reddendo inde mihi et heredibus meis annuatim unam libram cumini infra Natale Domini apud Eboracum pro omni mihi et heredibus meis pertinente. Et ego Willelmus et heredes mei debemus warantizare dicto Willelmo Fairfax et heredibus suis et eorum assignatis predictas custodias et liberationem prefatam per predictum servitium contra omnes 1 P. Mag. Pip., 31 Hen. I, 24. -^ See the Tison charters below. ' Drake, Eboracum, 247. * n. 359. » Pipe P., II Hen. II, 46. « " Malesoruer " ; MS. CROWN DEMESNE : YORK 40/ homines in perpetuum. Et hoc tactis sacrosanctis pro me et heredibus meis sine dolo et omni malo ingenio conservare juravi et sigilli mei appositione confirmavi. Hiis testibus, domino Roberto de Ros {ends). On 4th March 1228, Henry III granted to the friars of the order of Preachers abiding in York his chapel of St. Mary Magdalene situate in Kingesto[f]tes, in York, and land there for building which runs lengthwise from the ditch of William Malesoures on the west side of the said chapel along the bank of the city ditch to the curtilage of Robert son of Baldwin and widthwise on the west side of the said chapel from the bank of the city ditch along the dike of the said William to the great street (Tanner Row, leading S.W. to Toft Green) adjoining the chapel on the south side and so eastward to the curtilage of the said William and thence to the north of that curtilage between that curtilage and the bank of the city ditch up to the curtilage of the said Robert. '^ "^ Cal. Chart. R., i, 70. See Drake, 274. VIIL— FEE OF ARCHES 527. Grant by Osbern de Arches to the monks of St. Mary's, York, of 4l carucates of land in Upper and Nether Poppleton, 3 carucates and the onset of a mill in Appleton, 2 J carucates in Hessay and 2 messuages in St. Saviour' s-gate, York, iioo- f.iii6. Original charter in the possession of the Dean and Chapter, bundle 2, 11. 42. Pd. in Drake, Eboracum, 602. Osbernus de Archis omnibus legentibus vel audientibus hteras has salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie Eboracensi et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus in puram et perpetuam elemosinam et ab omni terreno servitio vel exactione liberas, videlicet in Popiltona quatuor carrucatas terre et dimidiam, in Apiltona tres carucatas et sedem molendini, in Hesseye duas carucatas et dimidiam cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et asiamentis infra predictas villas et extra, et in Eboraco duas mansuras terre in vico Sancti Salvatoris, pro anima domini mei regis Willelmi et pro anima patris mei et matris mee et omnium parentum meorum, necnon pro animabus omnium fidelium defunctorum. Hiis testibus, Roberto de Brus, Guihomaro dapifero, Odone camerario, Conano capellano, Radulfo Ribaldi filio, Rogero filio Pigoti, Alano de Munbi, Umfredo de Turp, Alano pincerna, Adam de Brus, Petro de Thresc, Hanano Sancti Michaelis monacho, et multis aliis. Osbem's gifts were confirmed by William II circa 1089, exclusive of J carucate of land in Poppleton, and the messuages in York. Osbem's present charter was not issued until some years later. The names of some of the witnesses point to a date in the second decade of the twelfth century, but before the Lindsey survey was made, because Osbern de Arches had then been succeeded by William de Arches. At the Survey Hermfrid held under Osbern de Arches a manor in Nether Poppleton of 3J carucates, or according to the summary of the Survey of 4 carucates, which Ernuin had held.^ The wapentake men declared that this land and 2 carucates in Upper Poppleton, held T.R.E. by Ode the deacon, the whole of which had subsequently been held by Ernuin Catenase, ought to be held by Ernuin the priest under Robert Malet, because they had seen William Malet in possession, and the men rendered service to him.* The extra J carucate in Nether Poppleton was included in the Survey > V. C. H., Yorks., ii, 2806. * jj,^ 295. 408 ARCHES FEE: POPPLETON, HESSAY 409 with Osbem's land in Upper Poppleton, where he actuaUy had but 2 carucates.^ The 3 carucates in Appleton Roebuck represented a fourth part of the town, where 3 thegns had T.R.E. 12 carucates and the onset of a mill. Gulbert had held this town before Osbern obtained it. In Hessay at the Survey Eldred held under Osbern the manor of 2 carucates and 2 bovates which Ragenot had previously held. The extra 2 bovates in this place were subtracted from the manor which Richard son of Erfast held at the Survey. The 2 messuages in St. Saviouris-gate, York, were possibly those which Brun the priest and his mother held, or those other 2 messuages which the bishop of Coutances held. Both formed part of Osbern's holding of 16 dwelhngs in the city. It must be understood that these lands were held by free tenants, who became by this gift the tenants of St. Mary's, York. Of the first 7 witnesses, aU except Brus were tenants or officers of the honor of Richmond, Picot de Laceles, father of Roger, and Eudes de Mumby, father of Alan de Mumby, are named both in Domesday and in the Lindsey survey. So too, Wihomar, Odo, and Ribald (de Middleham), father of Ralph, are named in Domesday, Conan the chaplain was after wards archdeacon of Richmond. 528. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Thomas son of Haldan in fee of the land in Hessay which his father held of the convent, namely 18 bovates, to hold for 8.f, yearly. f.1145-1161. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York. Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 4^. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint litteras has quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi et dedi Thome filio Haldani et heredibus suis, in feudo et hereditate, terram quam pater suus de nobis tenuit in Hesleshai, videlicet xviij'o bovatas terre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, ita libere et quiete sicut pater suus de nobis tenuit. Reddent autem predictus Thomas et heredes sui ecclesie nostre singulis annis pro eadem terra viij solidos ad festum Sancti Martini. Si autem contingat eos vi vel ratione prefatam terram amittere non dabimus eis excam bium. Hoc autem eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter habuerint ¦erga nos et bene redd[id]erint prescriptum censum. His testibus, Paulino filio episcopi, magistro Rainero, Hervisio de ultra Usaim, Ricardo filio Widh, Daniele filio Walteri, et multis ahis. There were 2 manors in Hessay before the Conquest, one held by Haldene with 2 carucates less 2 bovates ; the other by Ragenot with 2 •carucates and 2 bovates. The former belonged at the Survey to the fee of Richard son of Erfast ; the latter was then held by Eldred of Osbern de Arches, and later was given by Osbern, as 2^ carucates in " Helleseia," to St. Mary's, York," It is a curious coincidence that in the time of Henry I ¦and Stephen the tenant of the abbey should have borne the same name as that of the former English owner of the other moiety of the town. ' ib., 213b, note, * Cal. Chart. R., iii, 113, 410 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 529. Grant by Fulk, the steward, to the monks of Whitby of 2 carucates of land in Toulbton. (r.iioo-iii6. Chartul, of 'Whitby, f, 20, Pd, in Chartul, n. 88. Notum sit omnibus audientibus et videntibus has litteras quod ego Fulco, concedente domino meo Osberto de Arches, dedi et super altare Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby optuli Deo et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus duas carucatas terre in Tholestun, pro salute anime mee et pro animabus parentum meorum et omnium successorum meorum, libere et quiete ab omni servitio et ab omni consuetudine seculari in perpetuam elemosinam, Huic donationi interfuerunt hii testes, Arundel, Gaufridus de Arel, Odo capellanus, Ricardus de Lindesei, et ahi. The 2 carucates which formed the subject of this gift constituted one of four manors and berewicks which Fulk held of Osbern de Arches at the Survey. As Osbern de Arches consented to this gift, it was made before the taking of the Lindsey survey, between 11 15 and 1118, by which time William de Arches had succeeded to the lands of Osbern. 530. Confirmation by Fulk, son of Reinfrid, to the monks of Whitby of his gift of 2 carucates of land in Toulston. ^.1115-^.1125. Chartul. of Whitby, f. 64; Add. MS. 4715, f. I20. Pd, in Chartul, n. 253. Sciant omnes audientes et videntes has litteras quod ego Fulco filius Reimfredi, una cum consensu et licentia domini mei Osberni de Arches, concessi et per unum baculum super altare optuli Deo et fratribus Wytebiensis ecclesie duas carucatas terre in Tolestuna pro salute anime mee et pro animabus omnium parentum meorum, liberas et quietas ab omni servitio in per petuam elemosinam; quare precipio omnibus hominibus meis ut manuteneant hanc elemosinam meam, quam ita volo esse liberam et quietam sicut aliqua elemosina potest esse liberior et quietior de omni forinseco servitio. Huic dono interfuerunt et sunt testes, WUlelmus canonicus de Perci, Harundel et Johannes filius ejus, Hugo archidiaconus et Picot de Perci et ahi. This confirmation of the preceding gift was not necessarily made during the life-time of Osbern de Arches. In fact, it was almost certainly made in the time of his successor, WUliam de Arches. This is indicated in the confirmation by Robert son of Fulk, which follows and was made by the licence and consent of William de Arches, and was attested by William de Percy, the canon, and by John Arundel, who also attested this charter. Only a conjectural date between 1 115 and 1125 can be assigned to it. Hugh was archdeacon of York and the West Riding, and must have been appointed after Durand, who held office in 11 13, and before William son of Toli, who held the office in the time of Geoffrey, abbot of St. Mary's, York (ii22-i:.ii37). Hugh was archdeacon during the first half of the archie- piscopate of Thurstan,' He must not be confused with Hugh Sottewame (Sottavagina), archdeacon of St, Peter's in 1 138 and a few years before. ' Chartid., n. 204, ARCHES FEE: TOULSTON 411 531. Confirmation by Robert son of Fulk with the consent of Wilham de Arches, his lord, to the monks of Whitby of 2 carucates in Toulston, which [^Fulk his father had given to them. 1133-^.1144. Chartul. of 'Whitby, f. 2od. Pd. in Chartul, n, 89, Sciant omnes audientes et videntes litteras has quod ego Robertus fihus Fulconis unacum consensu et licentia domini mei WiUelmi de Arches concessi et per unum bacillum super altare optuli Deo et fratribus Wytebyensis ecclesie duas carucatas terre in Tolestuna, pro salute anime mee et pro animabus parentum meorum et omnium amicorum meorum, ita liberas et quietas sicut pater meus Fulco easdem carucatas predicte ecclesie et fratribus diu ante donaverat in elemosinam. Huic dono inter fuerunt et sunt testes, videlicet isti, Willelmus canonicus de Perci, Alanus filius Alani de Perci, Johannes Arundel et alii. William de Percy II enfeoffed Robert (son of Fulk) of land in Kirmond- le-Mire, CO, Lincoln ; ' in which county Fulk, father of the said Robert, had held land of William de Percy I at the Survey, and had been enfeoffed of other lands in that county by Alan de Percy I, son of William de Percy I." Rbbert son of Fulk was steward of William de Percy and married Alice de St. Quintin, foundress of Nunappleton. 532. Quit-claim by Roger de Mowbray to the church of Whitby of the service which belonged to him from 2 carucates of land in Toulston, which Fulk the steward gave to the same church. 1141-^.1150. Chartul. of Whitby, f. 19. Pd. in Chartul, n. 82. Rogerus de Mulbrai omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris qui visuri vel audituri estis has litteras [salutem]. Sciatis me indulsisse et quietum clamasse ecclesie Sancti Petri et Sancte Hylde de Wyteby in elemosinam, pro animabus patris et matris mee et pro salute mea et filiorum meorum, omne servitium quod ad me pertinebat de Ulis duabus carucatis terre de Tollestun quas Fulcho dapifer dedit eidem ecclesie de Wytebi; quare mando atque precipio omnibus hominibus meis Francis et Anglis ut sicut me amant manu teneant hanc elemosinam meam quam ita volo esse liberam et quietam sicut ahqua elemosina potest esse liberior et quietior ; insuper prohibeo et defendo omnibus hominibus meis ut nullum servitium nee aliquam consuetudinem de forinseco servitio pro eisdem duabus carucatis terre exigant vel accipiant. Testibus, Gundrea matre mea, NigeUo filio meo, Atheliza uxore mea, 1 Testa de Nevill, 337b. ' ib., 339. 412 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Roberto de Davidvilla, Rogero de Flammavilla, Waltero de Riparia, Herberto de Quenigburc et aliis. The chronicler of the beginnings of the abbey of Byland refers to the lady Gundreda de Mowbray as late as 1 147, but not after that date. Adeliza the wife, and Nigel the eldest son of Roger de Mowbray, attest a good many of his charters between 1 145 and 1 1 50, in company with the first three of the four knights who attest this charter. The approximate date may be assigned to the period 1141-1150, Both Nigel and Robert, sons of Roger ¦de iVIowbray, attested their father's charters in their early childhood. 533. Grant by William son of Alan de Catherton to the canons of (Healaugh) Park, for 53 marks, of 6 bovates in Toulston, except 2J acres, together with 4 tofts with crofts, and 2 rustics with their chattels and sequel, rendering to Alan, the grantor's father, for fine of the wapentake and county 8d. at the first wapentake after Michaelmas and scutage of 6 bovates where 14 carucates make a knight's fee. In the town of Toulston 6 bovates are reckoned to a carucate. The tenants of the tofts will grind at the mill of Newton (Kyme). 1190-^,1210. Charter R,, 4 Edw, II, m, 13, Omnibus has literas visuris vel audituris Willelmus filius Alani de Katherton salutem. Noveritis me dedisse, concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse priori et canonicis de Parco pro quin[qua]ginta et tribus mareis sterlingorum totam terram meam sine ullo retenemento quam habui in villa et terri torio de Touleston, scilicet sex bovatas terre, exceptis duabus acris et dimidia, et quatuor tofta cum croftis et cum omnibus aliis pertinentiis suis infra villam et extra sine ullo retenemento ; una cum duobus rusticis et eorum cataUis et sequela ; scilicet Johanne filio Matillidis et Roberto fratre ejus ; tenendas et habendas sibi et successoribus suis in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam imperpetuum, libere, quiete, pacifice et integre ab omni seculari servitio, secta curie, exactione et demanda ; red dendo inde annuatim AlaYio de Kathertona patre meo et heredibus suis pro fine comitatus et wapentaci tantum octo denarios, scihcet ad primum wapentacum post festum Sancti Michaelis, et scu- tagium domino regi quando evenerit, scilicet quantum pertinet ad tantam terram unde quatuordecim carucate faeiunt feodum unius militis. Et sciendum quod in predicta villa de Touleston sunt sex bovate terre computate pro una carucata terre. Et notandum quod tenentes de eis in predictis toftis molent ad molendinum de Neuton sicut molere consueverunt. Ego autem WUlelmus et heredes mei predictis canonicis predictas sex bovatas, exceptis duabus acris et dimidia, cum toftis et croftis et omnibus aliis pertinenths warantizabimus, acquietabimus et defendemus contra omnes homines imperpetuum. Et in hujus rei testi monium presenti scripto sigillum meum apposui. Hiis testibus : ARCHES FEE: TOULSTON, KIRK HAMMERTON 413, Ricardo de Luttrington, Roberto de Elkyngton, Hugone de Oclesthorp, Egidio de Katherton, Ricardo Prudfot, Roberto de Langthwayt et Thoma et Johanne Marescall' de Tadecastre,. et ahis. 534. Grant in fee by William de Arches, with the approval of Jueta his wife, to Ellis de Hou, his kinsman and knight, of 8 carucates, to hold by the same acquittance wherewith Robert son of Fulk holds his land, to wit 2 carucates in (Kirk) Hammerton, ij in Kirkby (Ouseburn), the demesne of the church of Kirkby (Ouseburn) and of J carucate adjacent thereto, 4 carucates in Hebden and J carucate in Appletreewick, to hold as the said Robert holds his land and wiU do the service thereof; after peace has returned the donee will do the service of a 4th part of a knight 1140-1147. Chartul. of Fount. ; Add. MS. 37770, f, 83. Eo quod generatio preterit et generatio advenit presentium, facta ^ memorie posterorum commendantur ne per incuriam oblivioni quoquomodo tradantur. Eapropter ego Willelmus de Archis tam presentibus quam futuris notum volo fieri me, con sideratione domine Juete uxoris mee et hominum meorum, domino Helye de Hou cognato meo et militi pro servitio suo viii carru catas terre quiete ac libere dedisse eadem liberatione qua dominus R[obertus] Fulconis filius terram suam tenet, scUicet duas carru catas in Hametona et in Chircheby unam carrucatam et dimidiam, et preter hec dominium ecclesie de Chircheby unde prefati sumus terreque eidem ecclesie adjacentis, dimidie scilicet carrucate, et quatuor carrucatas in Hebbeduna et dimidiam carrucatam in Appletreuich, ita libere possidendas in aqua et in terra, in nemore et extra, uti dominus R[obertus] supradictus terram suam possedit et tenuit, servitiumque faciet de terra quam modo tenet et possidet. Quando vero pax erit terramque suam plenarie possidebit, servitium de quarta parte militis faciet. Hujus actionis testes sunt Willelmus Ernefr[idi] filius et Bertramus ejus filius, Guido Alber[i]ci fihus, Fulco Johannis fihus, mihtes ; Tomas, Gamellus dapifer, Hugo fihus GameUi, Hugo de Biche- tona, Robertus Hervei filius, Jordanus armiger, et Johannes hujus scripti compositor et Radulfus Herluini filius, hi servientes. Hec itaque sigilli mei munimine confirmo. In his viii carrucatis terre non habetur dominium ecclesiastici neque dominium dimidie carucate terre ; set preter has viii carrucatas dedi ei et concessi dominium ecclesie et dominium terre eidem ecclesie adjacentis, dimidie scilicet carrucate, ut supradixi. At the Survey these lands formed part of the fee of Osbern de Arches, namely a manor, late Norman's, in Kirkby, parish of Little Ouseburn ; one 1 "fat'ta"; MS. 414 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS of 3 manors in Kirk Hammerton, late held by Turchil, Gamel, and Heltor or Altor, and held at the Survey by John, the man of Osbern de Arches ; Dringhel's late manor and berewick in Hebden and Thorpe, near Burnsall, assessed at 4 carucates and 2 bovates, and 2 bovates of Dringhel's manor and berewick in Burnsall and Drebley, assessed at 2 carucates and 2 bovates. In the three places last named J carucate in Appletreewick seems to have been involved. The reference to Robert son of Fulk, the steward of William de Percy and a kinsman of William de Arches by marriage, gives a clue to the date of this charter. When his wife and son Robert founded Nunappleton, during the period 1144-1154, he was dead. Again, when Henry Murdac, archbishop ofYork (1147-1153), confirmed the endowment of Nun-Monkton he stated that Elias de Hou had, at the request of William de Arches, given to that house the church of Kirkby by Ouseburn, Lastly there is in this charter a reference to the anarchy of Stephen's reign — " Quando vero pax erit terramque suam plenarie possidebit " — indicating that it was issued during the turmoil in the north from 1140 to 1147. Three tenants of the fee of Arches are named as witnesses. William was the son of Ermfrid, who held Scagglethorpe and Nether Poppleton of Osbern de Arches at the Survey, Bertram, William's son, was the first to take the local name "de Stiveton," by which his descendants were known, Guy son of Aubrey, was father of another Guy, and of John, known as de Hoton, lord of Hooton and Marston, These brothers were living temp, Henry II to John. Fulk son of John was ancestor of the Ruffords. 535. Notification by Henry Murdac, archbishop of York, that William de Arches and Jueta his wife have granted to their daughter MatUda and the nuns of (Nun) Monkton 6 carucates in that town, ^ carucate in (Kirk) Hammerton and the churches of Thorpe (Arch), Hammerton and Askham (Richard), and the church of Kirkby Ouseburn which Ellis de Ho at the request of Sir Wilham de Arches gave to the nuns ; and confirmation of the said gifts. 1147-1153. Reg. of Archbp. Melton, f. i8od (old f. 222d). Pd. in Mon. Angl, iv, 194. Henricus Murdac Dei gratia archiepiscopus Eboracensis universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit salutem in Domino. Notum sit universitati vestre Willelmum de Arches et Juetam uxorem ejus concessisse et dedisse et carta sua confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie et Matilde filie sue et sanctimonialibus de Monketon ibidem Deo servientibus totam terram suam in Munketon, scilicet sex carucatas terre in eadem villa, et dimidiam carucatam terre in Hamerton in puram et perpetuam elemosinam cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et ecclesiam de Torp et ecclesiam de Hamerton et ecclesiam de Escham, et ecclesiam de Kirkeby juxta Useburn quam Elias de Ho per consUium et petitionem domini Willelmi de Arches coram meipso concessit et dedit eisdem' sanctimonialibus, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam cum omnibus pertinenths suis. Hanc ARCHES FEE: HAMMERTON, THORP, ASKHAM 415 autem elemosinam caritatis intuitu et pro salute anime nostre eisdem monialibus auctoritate nostra confirmamus omnino in proprios usus profuturam. Quare volumus et firmiter precipimus ut eas habeant et possideant libere et quiete, plenarie et integre et honorifice, salvis synodalibus et archiepiscopalibus. Omnes ergo quicumque hanc elemosinam et nostram confirmationem disturbaverint, maledictionem Dei et nostri semper incurrant. Hiis testibus, Laurentio de Werkeworth, Thoma Sotewayn, magistro Roberto de Merli, Willelmo de Coram, magistro Ever ardo, Ricardo Murdac, Ricardo Cruer, Petro de Falkenberge, Herberto de Sutton, Odardo Camin, WUlelmo de Rugh ford, Thoma de Norhampton, Ricardo fiho Hugonis, GiUeberto de BeUun, Ricardo fiho Wiganis,^ Jordano Malerbe, Helia filio Radulfi, Uctredo filio Gamelli, Laurentio filio Hugonis, Radulfo filio Herlewyni,^ Roberto Pedefer et aliis multis. William de Arches succeeded his father before the period 11 15-18 and therefore, if living when Hugh Murdac confirmed his gifts to the nuns of Monkton, must have been well advanced in years. He left issue, two daughters, one named, like her mother, Jueta, the other, Matilda, prioress of Monkton. Jueta married first, Adam de Brus, son and heir of Robert de Brus I, the founder of Guisborough, and had issue by him, who died in 1 143, Adam of age about 1155, and William. Jueta married secondly Roger de Flamvill, by whom she had issue, and was living in 1202. She died in extreme old age a few years later. Roger de Flamvill, who died in 1 168 or 1169 had been returned by Roger de Mowbray as his tenant of 8| knights' fees of old feoffment in 1 166. Of these, 7 fees represented the fee of Arches and ij fee that of Flamvill.' After 1168 Adam de Brus II, as heir of WiUiam de Arches, answered for the scutage of the 7 fees of the fee of Arches. In 1166 the tenants of these fees were: Bertram de Stiveton i fee, Eustace de Merc and Peter de Faucomberg i fee, Robert the steward I fee, Bertram (or William) Haget i fee, Guy son of Aubrey (de Merston) I fee, Richard de Wivelstorp i fee, William de Ruford ^ fee, and Fulk son of John ^ fee. In the treasury at Durham there is a charter by which Hugh, bishop of Durham (el. 11 53), confirmed to M[atilda], prioress of Monkton and the nuns there, the town of (Nun) Stainton, co. Durham, which Jueta de Arches, sister of the said prioress, with the consent of her husband and her heirs, had given in alms to the said monastery.* John confirmed to the nuns of Monkton, in 1200, liberty and acquittance from toll and all his buyings and sellings throughout England ; and the churches of Thorpe (Arch), Hammerton, Askham (Richard) and St. Saviour of Kirkby by Ouseburn ; also 6 carucates in Monkton, and J carucate in (Kirk) Hamerton, all which William de Arches gave them in alms with the consent of Jueta his wife and his heirs, to hold as fully as the charters of William de Arches and that of Ellis de Ho testify, and as Roger de Mowbray confirmed, except the liberty of the city of London, as the charter of Henry the king's brother (sic) attested,' These three last-named charters do not appear to have been preserved. 1 " Wygonis," in MS. ' " Hodewyni," in MS. ' Red Bk., 419. Cf. Marton in Burgeshire ch. (Mowbray). * Feod. Priorat. Dunelm., 16 sn. ^ P. Charl, 41b. 4l6 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 536. Grant by Jueta de Arches to Alan son of EUis (de Hou), her knight, of I carucate in Little Cattal, to hold in augmentation of his fee of a 4th part of a knight's fee. 1 185-1205. Chartul. of Fount. ; Tib. C. xii, f. 273d. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Jueta de Arches, in propria potestate mea et viduali, dedi et concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirinavi unam karucatam terre in Parva Cathale cum omnibus [ei] pertinentibus Alano filio Elye, militi meo et homini meo, pro homagio suo et servitio suo, Uii scilicet et heredibus suis tenendam de me et heredibus meis libere et quiete, in bosco, in piano, in pratis, in pascuis, in viis, in semitis, in aquis et in omnibus aliis libertatibus ad predictam karucatam terre pertinentibus. Et sciendum est quod hanc prenominatam karucatam terre in Parva Cathale eidem Alano filio Elye et heredibus suis concessi in cremento et aumento terre quam de me tenet, scilicet quartam partem feodi unius mihtis. Hanc vero donationem ego et heredes mei predicto Alano filio Elye et heredibus suis warantizabimus. Hiis testibus, Willelmo filio Simonis, Roberto filio Ricardi de Wilestorp', Bertramo de Stiveton et Willelmo filio ejus, Fulcone de Rufford, Willelmo filio Thome de Merest[on], Johanne filio Guidonis, Johanne filio Fulconis et Henrico filio ejus, Willelmo fUio Thome de Torp, Laurentio de To[r]p, Alexandro de Scottun, Ricardo de Tokwyt, Willelmo de Benigburc, et multis aliis. Alan son of Ellis, described as " de Hamerton," was the son of Ellis de Hou and held the J fee of which William de Arches had enfeoffed his father. This tenement formed part of 5 carucates in Cattal Magna and Little Cattal, belonging to the soc of Knaresborough, which Osbern de Arches held at the Survey. Alan son of Ellis was living in 1202, when Jueta de Arches granted to William de Percy of Kildale and Agnes his wife and their issue all her estate in (Kirk) Hammerton, except the service of Alan son of Ellis, which she retained.^ He had issue Hugh, William and John, the first named being known as Hugh de Calton, the second as WiUiam de Catherton, and the third as John de Hamerton. Hugh de Calton married Beatrice, daughter and ultimately coheir of EUis, son of Swain de Stainford. He gave to William his brother J carucate in Little Cattal,^ and later gave to Fountains the service of his said brother firom that land, and that of Henry de Nevill from J carucate in Appletreewick.' 537. Grant by Alan son of Elhs de Hamerton to the monks of Fountains of half a carucate of land in Cattal, lying north of the carucate which Jueta de Arches had given him. r.i 175—1205. Fount. Chartul., Tib. C. xii, f. 274. Omnibus sancte ecclesie fihis presentibus et futuris Alanus filius Helye de Hamerton salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et con- 1 Yorks. Fines, pt. i, u. S3. ^ Chartul., f. 273. ' ib., f. 275^. ARCHES FEE: CATTAL, WALTON 417 cessisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et monachis ecclesie Sancte Marie de Fontibus dimidiam carrucatam terre cum omni bus pertinenths, communionibus et aisiamentis suis infra vOlam et extra in Kathale, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam, solutam et quietam ab omni servitio et ab omni re, Ulam scUicet dimidiam carrucatam cum pertinentiis que jacet longius a sole de iUa carrucata terre que Juetta de Arches dedit mihi pro homagio et servitio meo. Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus,. adquietabimus et defendemus predictam dimidiam carrucatam terre cum pertinentiis predictis monachis de omnibus servitiis et de omnibus rebus versus omnes in perpetuum. Hiis te.stibus, Radulfo capellano, WUlelmo de Dunneford, Alano de Kirkeby, Alexandro filio Ricardi, Aldelino de Torp, et multis aliis. 538. Grant by Jueta de Arches to St. Mary and St. John the Evangelist of Healaugh Park of a toft with a croft in the town of Walton, with common of pasture for 20 cows. and 60 sheep and estovers for burning and for build ing. 1180-^,1190 Charter R,, 4 Edw. II, m. 13. Abstract in Cal. Chart. R., iii, 158. Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis literas istas visuris vel audituris Jueta de Arches salutem in Domino. Noverit uni versitas vestra me, divine pietatis intuitu et ob salutem anime mee et antecessorum meorum et heredum meorum, concessisse et dedisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie et Sancto Johanni Ewangeliste de Parco de Helage et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus unum toftum cum crofto in villa de Waleton cum omnibus pertinenths suis, Ulud scihcet quod Ricardus Scirloc tenuit ; et preterea communem pasturam ad viginti vaccas et sexaginta oves. Hec omnia in puram et perpetuam elemosinam tenenda et habenda imperpetuum libere et quiete ab omni consuetudine et exactione, intra villam et extra, prope et procul, in bosco et piano et in omnibus locis et aisiamentis ad predictam vUlam pertinentibus. Et predicti fratres percipient sufficienter de turbaria mea et nemore ad focalia et edificia facienda in predicta terra. Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predictis fratribus predictam elemosinam im perpetuum contra omnes homines. Hhs testibus: Hugone de Hamertune, Ricardo [et] WiUelmo fratribus ejus, Roberto de Wivelesthorp, Ricardo filio ejus, Willelmo de Stivetone, Ricardo filio ejus, Fuke de Ruford, Roberto filio ejus, Johanne filio ejus, Willelmo filio Thome de Thorp, Willelmo Stel, Petro Grenehode, Orm de Valetun, Roberto filio ejus, et multis -ahis. 2 D 4l8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 539. Grant in fee by Robert, warden of the hospital of St. Peter, York, to Aschetill of 2 bovates in Catterton and the clearing in the wood, called Cnivethwaite, for 6s. Sd. yearly rent. f.1140-1148. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York ; Rawl. MS. B. 455, f. 2ld. Notum sit tam presentibus quam futuris quod ego Robertus custos hospitalis Sancti Petri cum communi assensu fratrum nostrorum concessimus et dedimus huic AschatUlo et heredibus suis post eum ii bovatas terre in Cadartuna et saltum qui dicitur Cniuetuait ad tenendum de nobis in feudo et hereditate, reddendo nobis per annum vi solidos et viii denarios, dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Ipse vero et heres suus post eum totam partem suam in obitu suo paupe ribus domus nostre dabunt. Et hoc eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter habuerint et [censum] bene reddiderint. Cujus rei hh sunt testes : Petrus clericus, Robertus diaconus, Thomas clericus, Rogerus Nichar, Grim Grafard,^ Suanus stultus, Laising nepos GiUemichel,^ Rainerus filius Wlrici, Rogerus fihus Male, Petrus textor, Odo de Bileburc. These two bovates were described in the confirmation of Eugenius III in 1 148 as "terram que dicitur Chneuentuait ;" and in that of Adrian IV in 1156 as "in Cadartona ij bovatas et Cniuetuait." Catterton hes 2 miles N.E, from Tadcaster, There is nothing to show by whom this tenement was given to the hospital, beyond the fact that Alan de Catherton confirmed to it all the land, namely 2 bovates, which his ancestors had given in Catterton.' In 1167 Ellis (de Hou) was lord of that town, as appears by an entry among the amercements imposed by the forest justice in that year. " Scaterton Helie reddit compotum de dimidia marca," * It seems probable that Ellis de Hou was the original donor. 540. Grant by Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Peter de Faucomberg of 3 carucates in Appleton "juxta woUas" with the onset of a mill, t.1145-1161. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 381^. Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus literas has c[uod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri reddidi et dedi Petro de Falchaberga et heredibus suis in feodo et hereditate tres carrucatas terre in Apeltuna et sedem molendini per franc- servitium,^ reddendo nobis et ecclesie nostre unoquoque anno unam marcam argenti pro omni servitio ad nos pertinente, ^ The punctuation in the chartulary does not indicate whether " Rogerus Nichar Grim Grafard " were four or two persons. As Roger Nichar occurs elsewhere the presumption is that two persons were meant. ' Assumed to be L. nephew (or grandson) of G, ' Drake, Eboracum, 335. * Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 93. ^ "Pro suo francservicio " ; ib., n. i. ARCHES FEE: CATTERTON, APPLETON 419 dimidiam scihcet ad Pentecosten et dimidiam ad festum Sancti Martini. Sciendum quoque quod idem Petrus fecit homagium Savarico abbati pro hac tenura et fidehtatem ecclesie nostre super quatuor Ewangeha. Hiis testibus, Daniele dapifero, Daniele coco, Reinaldo Basseth, Alano filio Johel', WUlelmo filio ¦Guheri, Johanne dapifero, Willelmo de Sancto Flanges, Siwardo de Fuleford. The above tenement was given to St. Mary's, York, by Osbern de Arches, and was confirmed by William 1 1 circa 1089, At the Survey Osbern had 12 carucates and the onset of a mill in this place, and 2 of his men held it of him, Alwin had held a manor here T.R.E., and may have been one of these men, as he held under Osbern at the Survey lands in Marston, Hutton Wandesley, and Knapton, which he had held T.R.E, ; the other tenant of Osbern may have been ancestor of the local family. Evidently Osbern had a fourth part of the town in his own hands and this he gave to St. Mary's. There was a close connection between the famihes of Arches and Faucomberg, Agnes sister of William de Arches having married, as her second husband, Robert de Faucomberg, by whom she had Peter, born before 1130. Peter de Faucomberg was in possession of Appleton in 1167, holding it jointly with Eustace de Merc.^ He (Peter) and Beatrice his wife were the parents of Walter and PhiUp de Faucomberg.^ In 1205 Simon •de Kime and Rohaise his wife were taking proceedings by writs of mort ¦dancestor against various persons touching land in Appleton, namely, against Roger the chaplain for 4 bovates, Robert de Munceaux for loj bovates, Hugh de Leathley for 10 bovates, and Walter de Faucomberg for 15J bovates.' The connection between the famihes of Arches, Kime, and Faucombergh is explained in the annexed table. These proceedings may have had some connection with a final agreement made that year, by which Hugh de Leathley (Lelay) acknowledged the right of Walter de Faucomberg in 3\ carucates in Appleton, whereupon Walter granted the land to Hugh to hold by the service which belonged to 22J bovates, wheire 14 carucates made a knight's fee. The remaining s\ bovates remained to Walter.'' One of the 3 manors in Appleton was held at the Conquest by Alwin. As Hugh de Leathley married Christiana, great-great-grandaughter of Alwin, it is an interesting conjecture that Hugh held his land here of his wife's inheritance. 541. Grant by Alice de St. Quintin and Robert her son and heir to St Mary and St. John the apostle and to brother Richard and the nuns (of Appleton) of the place which Juliana held nigh to Appleton, for the health of the soul of Robert son of Fulk (her husband) ; also of the land partly improved around that place on each side of the brook to the bounds set against (land of the grantor's men) Hugh, Siward and William, and 2 bovates in (Nun) Appleton and a bovate in Thorpe (Arches?). 1144-1150. From the original formerly in the poss. of Thomas, Lord Fairfax of Cameron. Pd. in Mon. Angl, v. 652. Notum sit omnibus audientibus hanc cartam quod Adheliz de -Sancto Quintino et Robertus filius et heres suus dederunt et con- ^ Pipe R., 13 Hen, II, 93. See a subsequent charter of this series, '^ Chron. de Melsa, i, 222. ' P. de Fin., 255, * Yorks. Fines, pt, i, 95. Osbern de Arches, = d. cms. ¦^ iUiam de Arches, = Jueta, d. CI 1 50, Herbert de St, = (i) Agnes de Arches = (2) Robert de Faucomberg = (3) William Fcliot, = Quintin, /\ of Catfoss, Adam de Brus = (i) Jueta de =(2) Roger de = of Skelton, d. 1143, /\ Arches, d. f,i2o6. Flamvill d. 1169, '¦A I Matilda prioress of Monkton, I I Walter, Alan, d.s.f. Robert son = (i) Alice de St, = of Fulk, steward of William de Percy, d. ^,1148, Quintin. (2) Eustace de Merc,. living 1185. Peter de Faucom- = Beatrice. berg. Hugh, d.s.f. I Maud, = Robert de living Hastings, 1214, Agnes, = (i) Will de living I Percy, 1214, (2) John de Birkin. Walter de Percy. I I 1 William, Waltei;, Henry ; all d.s.f. I I I Agnes, Dionisia, Sibyl; living 1202, 1 Robert = son of Robert, steward of Will, de Percy, s.f, Rohaise, ' ' the coun tess," relict of Gilb, de Gant, Margaret d.s.f. = William de Kyme, Rohaise, = Simon de living 1224, de Kyme, Phihp, Walter. Philip de Kyme. ARCHES FEE: NUN APPLETON 42 1 cesserunt in puram et perpetuam elemosinam locum quem Juliana tenuit juxta Appeltonam Deo et Sancte Marie Sanctoque Johanni apostolo et fratri Ricardo et sanctimonialibus ibidem Deo ser vientibus, pro salute anime Roberti filii Fulconis et pro salute animarum parentum suorum ; necnon terram circa locum, partim sartatam et partim non sartatam, ex utraque parte rivi usque ad metas positas ab Hugone et Siwardo et WUlelmo, et duas bovatas in Appeltona et unam bovatam in Torp, liberas et quieta^ ab omni terreno servitio et redditu vel ulla subjectione solita, in agris, in sUvis, in herbariis, in pratis et in omnibus rebus ad terram pertinentibus, tam de se quam de heredibus suis subse- quentibus perpetuo tenendas. Testibus, Osberto archidiacono, Henrico et Godefrido monachis de Pontefracto, Gilleberto filio Fulconis, Gilleberto de Archis, Rainero canonico, Ernaldo pres- bytero [de Tatecastre], Nicholao filio suo,^ Thoma diacono filio Ulfi, Waltero de Rithre, Agneta filia ejusdem domine de Sancto Quintino, Ricardo monetario. Alice the foundress of this nunnery was the daughter of Herbert de St. Quintin by Agnes, his second wife, sister of William de Arches. She married firstly, Robert son of Fulk, steward of William de Percy, by whom she had Robert her heir, William, Agnes, Denise, Sibyl, Margaret, who married William de Kyme, and Rohaise, who married Simon de Kyme, and through whose issue the inheritance descended after the death of Robert her brother. Alice married secondly Eustace de Merc, who was living in 11 85. Appleton had no doubt been given by WUliam de Arches to his sister Agnes, on her marriage to Herbert de St. Quintin, and so had descended to Alice de St. Quintin their daughter. The date of this gift is fixed by the attestation of Osbert de Bayeux, who was archdeacon of St. Peter's during the period 1 140 to 1 1 53 ; and by the confirmation of Theobald, archbishop of Canterbury. From the terms of the charter it is evident that Robert son of Fulk was dead when it was published. It will be noticed that Alice did not in this charter give to the nuns any lands belonging to her first husband's Lincolnshire fee. 542. Writ of Henry II pardoning the nuns of Appleton the waste and clearing of 18 acres of land in Appleton, and granting acquittance from the reguard of the forest. 1187. P.R.O., Cartse antiquse, R. 19, T. 25. H[enricus] rex Anglorum [justiciariis, vicecomiti, et forestarhs suis de Eboraci-scira salutem]. Sciatis me pro Dei amore et pro salute anime mee in perpetuam, elemosinam perdonasse sancti monialibus de Apeltona wast[is] et essartis xviii acrarum terre in Apeltona quantum ad me pertinet. Et ideo precipio quod prefate sanctimoniales de predicto wast[o] et exsart[o] predictarum xviii acrarum et de reguarda foreste sint quiete. Teste Rannulfo de GlanviUa. ^ Except the two monks and the canon, these first witnesses attested a charter of William de Terey confirming 2 car. in Wold Newton to Whitby (1142-C.1150). 422 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS From the sheriffs roll for 1187 we can ascertain the date of this writ: " Idem vicecomes reddit compotum de xiiij s, pro x acris frumenti et viij acris avene. In perdonis per breve Regis monialibus de Appletona xiiij s. Et quiete sunt," ^ These 18 acres had been ridded and improved within the metes of the royal forest since the last reguard. There were 108 other amercements made that year for wastes or for vert, the amercements amounting to over ;^i5o. The largest individual amercement was paid by Adam de Brus, £6, 1 5 J, for 135 acres "frumenti," The township of Acomb paid 40J. for 80 acres of oats, Heslington 15J. for 30 acres of oats "lucratis in foresta," Sutton (on the Forest) 45J, for 30 acres of rye (siliginis) and 30 acres of oats, Ampleforth 20s. for 40 acres of oats. 543. Grant by Eustace de Merc and Alice de St. Quintin his wife with the consent of their heirs, Robert and WiUiam, to St Mary and St. John the apostle and the prior and nuns dwelling in the territory of (Nun) Appleton, by the river Wharfe, of the place which Juliana held with the land partly cleared around it on both sides of the brook ; the riddings of Lambert, John and Richard, and 4 bovates in Appleton with 2 dweUing-houses, a bovate in Thorpe (Arches?), 2 bovates in Imminghara (co. Linc.),,with common pertaining to so much land in that town, quit, saving the king's service and the lordship of Wilham de Percy and Robert (his) steward ; and a messuage made upon the grantors' demesne, being their tillage called Tahum, nigh to Fleet, also the messuage of Hiwis nigh to the cemetery and a salt-pan in the marsh of that town ; also the church of Immingham and the church of Holme. £.1163. Brit. Mus. chs., Cott. xii, 46. Sciant omnes legentes et audientes hanc cartam quod ego Eustacius de Merc et Adheliz de Sancto Quintino sponsa mea, concedentibus heredibus nostris scilicet Roberto et Willelmo, dedimus Deo et Sancte Marie et Sancto Johanni apostolo et priori et sanctimonialibus in territorio de Apeltun manentibus, juxta fluvium Warf, scilicet locum ilium quem Juliana tenuit, necnon terram circa ipsum locum partim sartatam partim non sartatam ex utraque parte rivi usque ad metas per nos positas ; et sarta Lamberti et Johannis et Ricardi, et quattuor bovatas terre in Apeltun cum omnibus pertinentiis suis in bosco, in piano, in pratis, in aquis, in viis, in semitis, cum duabus man suris ; et unam bovatam in Torp ; liberas et quietas ab omni servitio et humana consuetudine; et duas bovatas terre in Himmingehaim cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et habere cum hominibus ejusdem ville talem communionem in terris, in pratis, in pascuis, in aquis, in viis, in semitis, qualem habent ceteri homines in eadem vUla in duabus bovatis terre, salvo servitio » Pipe R., 33 Hen. II. ARCHES FEE: NUN APPLETON 423, regis et dominio WiUelmi de Perci et Roberti dapiferi ; et unam mansuram de dominio nostro factam, scUicet totam culturam nostram que vocatur Tahum juxta Fiet; et mansuram Hwus juxta cimiterium, et unam salinam in marasco ejusdem vUle, et ecclesiam ejusdem viUe cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, et ecclesiam de Houm cum omnibus pertinentiis suis. Et hec omnia Deo et. Sancte Marie et Sancto Johanni apostolo et priori et conventui supradictarum sanctimoniahum dedimus et presenti carta con firmavimus in perpetuam et liberam elemosinam, sicuti superius determinata sunt. His testibus : Nicholao presbitero de Tathe- castre, Henrico medico, Nicolao capeUano, WiUelmo capellano,. WiUelmo filio Adeliz de Sancto Quintino, Henrico nepote Eustacii, Hugone Burdun, Agnete filia Adeliz de Sancto Quintino, WiUelmo fratre Eustach. The seal, which has been wrongly attached to the charter, is the first seal of St. Peter and St. Paul, Plympton abbey, bearing two figures and the legend : sigillv' • SCI •?£•"¦¦ AVLI PLIMTONIEN ¦ ¦ Alice d&St. Quintin, daughter of Agnes de Arches by her first husband,. Herbert de St. Quintin, married Eustace de Merc, after the death circa 1148 of her first husband, Robert son of Fulk, the steward of WiUiam de Percy. In 1 167 Eustace de Merc was in possession of part of Appleton, as appears by the record of amercements imposed by Alan de Nevill, justice of the forest, in that year. "Appelton Eustacii et Petri reddit compotum de j marca."! The heirs of Alice named in the charter were Robert son of Robert son of Fulk, and WiUiam his brother. The "Robertus dapifer" named in conjunction with William de Percy was obviously Robert, son and heir of Robert son of Fulk. He married, apparently after 1156," Rohaise the countess, relict of Gilbert de Gant, sometime earl of Lincoln. It was not untU 1163 that, as Robert the steward, he rendered account of ;^loo, and paid 50 marks, for having the wife of Gilbert de Gant ; ' two years later, as " dapifer Willelmi de Perci," he paid 50 marks more,* and in 1167 he extinguished the debt. It is possible that he was not summoned to- render account of the debt at the Exchequer until he was of age, and that the marriage actuaUy took place three or four years before 1163. Several charters of Robert the steward and Rohaise his wife will be found in the chartulary of North Ormsby, co. Line* The tenements in Immingham, co. Line, which the donors gave to the nuns of Appleton belonged to the inheritance of Robert son of Fulk, and were held in dower by Alice, as relict of the said Robert. It was this charter which was used in the general confirmation of King John to Nunappleton in 1205 as appears by the description of the alms given by Alice de St. Quintin, namely : "the place where the church of St. John is founded by the Hwerf and the land around that place, partly cleared, on each side of the brook to the bounds appointed by her, and the riddings of Lambert, John and Richard, and of Robert Pord6 and Siward, and 4 bovates in Appelton with all the appurtenances and ease- ' Pipe R., 13 Hen. II, 93. ' Chronicon Normannie, cited by Eyton. ' Pipe R., 9 Hen. II, 68. « ib., 11 Hen. II, 35. ° Dodsw. MS. cxxxv, ff. 139-61 ; Mon. Angl, vi, 963. 424 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS ments and 2 messuages (masuras) in the same town ; and further that they should have daily a cart-load of dead wood and dry for their fire ; and further the church of Ymmingeham with its be longings and liberties and 2 bovates in the same town with the same, and the messuage of Owns' by the cemetery to acquit the king's forinsec service belonging to 2 bovates, and a messuage by Fiet made from her demesne, to wit the whole tillage called Thaum and a salt-pit in the marsh of the said town, and a messuage at the top of the same town to make a small house (domicula) for their sheep ; and the church of Holm (Houm), with its belongings and liberties." 1 As a testamentary gift she added at a later date I carucate in Appleton -with her body (for burial there) with the belongings and easements and common of pasture of the town, namely the carucate which Richard de Neuton, Roger Cote, Asegar and Godfrey son of Hugh held of her.^ 544. Notitia of certain gifts made to the nuns of Appleton (i) by Robert, son of Robert son of Fulk, and son of Alice de St. Quintin, of common of pasture for 400 sheep and other beasts in Immingham ; (2) by Robert the steward and Rohaise the countess his wife of the church of North Elkington, co. Line, and 10 acres in Askel's tillage in that town; (3) by William de Kime of 30 acres in Elkington, co. Line, and pasture belonging to 2 bovates, which land he gave to the nuns for 2 bovates which Robert the steward, father of Margaret his wife, be queathed to the nuns at his death. Rot. Chartarum (Record Com,), 1436, (i) Ex dono Roberti filii Roberti filii Fulconis et fihi predicte Alicie [de Sancto Quintino] in villa de Immingeham communem pasturam quadringentibus ovibus cum ceteris animalibus suis; {2) ex dono Roberti dapiferi et Roeisie comitisse uxoris sue •ecclesiam de Northalkinton cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et x acras terre de cultura Askel in campo ejusdem -ville cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ; (3) ex dono Willelmi de Kima xxx acras terre in territorio de Eskinton cum communi pastura quantum pertinet ad ij bovatas terre ejusdem vUle ; has autem xxx acras terre ¦dedit eis pro ij bovatis terre quas Robertus dapifer pater Margarete uxoris sue eis in obitu suo dimisit. These gifts were confirmed by Henry II, and later by King John, at ¦Nottingham, 12 March 1205. '545. Confirmation of Robert, son of Robert son of Fulk, of the gift which Alice de St. Quintin his mother made to the nuns dweUing in the territory of Appleton, nigh to the river 'Wharfe, with land around and certain riddings, 4 bovates in (Nun) 1 P. Chart., 143b. 2 ib. ARCHES FEE: APPLETON, IMMINGHAM 425 Appleton with 2 messuages, a bovate in Thorpe (Arch), 2 bovates in Immingham and pasture for 400 sheep and other beasts, the ridding called Tahum by the Fleet, a salt-pit on the marsh and the church of Holme (on the Wolds). 1163- c.ii 70. From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York; Dodsw. MS. viii, f. 152c?. Pd. in Mon. Angl, v, 653, n. 3. Sciant omnes videntes et audientes hteras has quod ego Robertus fihus Roberti filii Fulconis concessi et hac [presenti] carta mea confirmavi, pro salute anime mee et anime patris et matris mee et omnium antecessorum ac successorum meorum, donationem quam fecit Aeliz de Sancto Quintino mater mea Deo et Sancte Marie et Sancto Johanni apostolo et sanctimonialibus in territorio de Apeltona manentibus juxta fluvium Wherf, scUicet locum ilium quem Juliana tenuit necnon et terram circa ipsum locum, partim sartatam partim non sartatam, ex utraque parte rivi usque ad metas per matrem meam positas, et sarta Lamberti et Johannis et Ricardi et sarta Roberti Porree et Siwardi et quatuor bovatas terre in Apletona cum omnibu^ pertinentiis suis plenarias in bosco, in piano, in pratis, in pascuis, in aquis, in viis, in semitis, cum duabus mansuris ; et unam bovatam terre in Torp, hberas et quietas ab omni servitio et humana consuetudine, et duas bovatas terre in Himmingham, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et aisiamentis ejusdem ville, et communem pasturam quadringentis ¦ovibus cum ceteris animalibus suis, et unam mansuram de dominio suo factam, scilicet totam culturam suam que vocatur Tahum juxta Fiet, et unam salinam in marisco ejusdem vUle, ¦et ecclesiam ejusdem ville, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ; et ecclesiam de Houm cum omnibus pertinentiis suis. Hec omnia Deo et Sancte Marie et Sancto Johanni apostolo et conventui ¦supradictarum moniahum concessi et hac carta confirmavi, in perpetuam elemosinam, sicuti superius determinata sunt. Insuper autem concedo et confirmo predictis sanctimonialibus quicquid mater mea eis rationabihter dederit. Hiis testibus, Eustachio ¦de Bictona,^ Henrico medico, Wihelmo Vavasur, Alexandro pres bitero, Petro milite de Toulestun, Martino mihte, Carbunel, WUlelmo filio Aeliz de Sancto Quintino, Willelmo presbitero, Heliseo fiho GUeberti, Humfre, GUeberto mUite filio Gaufridi, Alano filio Hehsei/Macus preposito, Passewat, Petro filio Macus, Agnete fiha Aehz de Sancto Quintino. " Sir Simonds Dewes hath a dupl[i]cate of this deed." Common of pasture in Immingham for 400 sheep was confirmed to M )j (B) M Gamel M n M Torbrand M Torbrant M » M Gamel M JJ M 3J M J) M >) M J} M J) M JJ o o o BIGOD FEE : SINNINGTON 4' Manor Tenant T.R.E. Place Place of Soc, car. bov. — Gamel Wiganthorpe I o M 1) Great Edston 8 0 M Torbrant Lit, Edston 3 2 Q M JJ Nawton o — _ j» Sinnington 2 0 M JJ Welburn I o — JJ Wombleton 0 I — JJ Harome o 2 M JJ Buckton IO o '¦ S JJ — Uncleby 4 0 S JJ — E. Heslerton I 4 s JJ — Croom I o s JJ — Cowlam 6 o M Gamel Menethorpe 6 o M Turbrant Settrington 9 o — — [Fimber] [9 4]0 2 M Turbrant Gamel Duggleby 8 M Turbrant Burythorpe 3 o — ¦ — Scagglethorpe 2 4 — — Rillington 5 0 M Gamel Heathfield (nr. Pateley Bridge) 2 o M JJ Barnoldswick ' Lands of the King 12 o S — Pickering " . . . Wilton 6 o S — JJ Roxby — — ¦ — — JJ Chigogemers — — M Hundegrim Cayton 2 0 M Archel Loft Marisbes I 4 M Torbrand Thornton Dale S — Falsgrave . . . Osgodby S — JJ Lebberston s — JJ W. Ayton s — JJ Newton s — J) Preston s — JJ Burniston — — Rillington — — Thorpe Basset ¦594. Grant by Roger de Clere to the monks of St, Mary's, York, of a free way adequate for wains and pack-horses through his land from the ford on the road leading from Appleton to Sinnington down the valley to another ford near his mill and so through the midst of the town of Sinnington. (r.1170-1185. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (Dean and Chap.), 185^ (old f. 107), n. 32 ; Dodsw. MS, clvi, f, 2od. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego Rogerus de Clere concessi et dedi in puram et perpetuam ^ 6 car. of this were given to 'Walter de Gant with all the soc. ^ " Berenger de Todeni held (it); now it is in the castellry of Roger the Poitevin." 2 Henry II gave to Hugh Bigod lands belonging to the socage of Pickering, namely in Levisham 4 car., Lockton 2 car., Pickering J car. ; Kirkby's Quest, 143, 468 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS elemosinam Deo et Beate Marie [Eboracensi] et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus et hominibus eorum habere liberam viam et congruam quadrigis et summagiis communere, videlicet tam hominibus eorum quam ceteris omnibus qui per eandem viam ire voluerint per terram meam. Incipit autem hec via a vado per quod graditur de ApUton ad Syvelington et protenditur per vallem usque ad aliud vadum quod est juxta molendinum meum et sic ultra progredietur per ripam aque per mediam viUam de Siuelington. Hoc autem concedo pro salute mea et pro anima patris et matris mee necnon et omnium parentum meorum ; quam ut imperpetuum firma et inviolata permaneat presentis scripti auctoritate confirmo. Hhs testibus, Radulfo fratre meo, Baldwino Bueloth, Jocelpno] de Areci, Roberto de Benefeld et ahis multis. 595. Grant by Ralph de Clere to the nuns of St, Mary of Little Mareis (Yeddingham) of the church of AU Saints of Sinnington with 4 bovates belonging to it, and acquittance of pannage of 2o swine in the wood of Sinnington. 1183-1193, From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York; Dodsw, MS, vii,f.2l3. Universis sancte matris ecclesie fihis presentibus et futuris Radulfus de Clere, salutem.. Universitati vestre notificetur me dedisse et presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Beate Marie de Parvo Marisco et monialibus ejusdem loci que ibidem Deo serviunt ecclesiam Omnium Sanctorum de Sivilington cum quatuor bovatis terre que eidem ecclesie pertinent, et cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, -scilicet in bosco et in piano, in pratis et in pascuis, in viis, in semitis et in omnibus locis, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam pro salute anime mee et omnium amicorum meorum. Et preter hec dedi eis et confirmavi panagium viginti porcis per annum in bosco de Sivihngton imperpetuum. Testibus, Thoma priore de Ormesby, Willelmo [et] Bernardo canonicis de Malton, Rogero capellano, WUlelmo de Aton, Willelmo Baignard, • Radulfo de Bohbech, Stephano Barre, Reginaldo clerico, WiUelmo cam[erari]o, Waltero fratre suo, Everardo, Rob[erto] coco, Willelmo de Furnesse, Roberto filio domini Radulfi fihi Walteri, Randulfo camerario domini. 596. Grant by Ralph de Clere with the consent of Mabel his wife to the convent of Guisborough of the land and site of the house of the canons of Guisborough near the chapel of St, Michael towards the south (in Sinnington). 1184-1205. From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 94. Pd. in Chartul of Guisbro' , n, 1120, Radulfus de Clera omnibus hoc scriptum audituris salutem. Notum sit omnibus vobis me, concessu et consensu uxoris mee BIGOD FEE : SINNINGTON 469 MabiUie, pro amore Dei et Sancte Marie et pro salute anime mee et corporis uxoris mee et filii nostri, dedisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie de Giseburna locum ilium et terram ubi sita est domus canonicorum de Gisburna juxta capellam Sancti Michaehs versus austrum in hberam, quietam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, per metas iUas quas septa canonicorum ... a nobis concessa demonstrant. Hhs testibus, Rogero capellano, R[eginaldo clerico], Ada capeUano, Ada clerico de Malton, WiUelmo capellano de Sivelingt[on], Willelmo Bainard, Hugone de Corneburch, Hugone Buche de Giseburna . . . WUlelmo de Sceltun et multis aliis. After the death of Ralph de Clere in 1205, Mabel, his widow, confirmed to the canons of Guisborough the chapel of St. Michael of Sinnington with 4 bovates, that is " the half carucate of the church," which her husband had given. She also confirmed her husband's gift of land whereon to erect buUdings extending from the chapel to the water(course) and in breadth from the chapel-yard southward to the highway; and she confirmed the gift contained in this charter. The canons were to celebrate mass in the said chapel thrice a week after the first year of their establishment,^ The site of the chapel of St. Michael in Sinnington lies on the north eastern edge of the village, and is marked on the Ordnance Map " Old Chapel," 697. Confirmation by Beatrice, prioress of Little Mareis, with the consent of the convent, of the gift made by Ralph de Clere, their patron, to the canons of Guisborough of the chapel of St. Michael of Sinnington, to hold quit of the mother church (of Sinnington). 1185-1205. From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f, i86d. Pd. in Chartul. of Guisbro', n. 1122. Notum sit omnibus litteras istas audituris quod ego Beatrix priorissa de Litelmersch consensu et concessu totius conventus ejusdem loci concessi et hac nostra carta confirmavi donationem quam advocatus noster Radulfus de Clera fecit canonicis de Giseburna, videlicet capeUam Sancti Michaehs de Sivelingthun et dimidiam carrucatam terre ecclesie de Sivelingthun que vicinior est soh; quatinus prefati canonici ista et cetera omnia que in ejus carta continentur, quam ipsi canonici habent, teneant et habeant libera et quieta a nobis et a matrici ecclesia sine omni reclamatione et calum[p]nia. Istam concessionem fecimus nos omnes communiter bona et spontanea voluntate. Hiis testibus, ipso advocato nostro Radulfo de Clera, Rogero capellano, Will elmo Bainnard, Stephano Barri, WiUelmo camerario, Waltero fratre ejus, Efverardo, Martino, WUlelmo de . . ., Petro de Lupebi, WiUelmo de Schelthun, Reginaldo clerico. » Chartul, n. 1 121. 470 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS 598. Notitia of a grant by Hugh del Tuit to the nuns of Keldholme of the mill of Edston and the tillage of Coleslund and 2 acres in Seliflat (as confirmed by King John in 1201). P. Chartarum, 86. . . . Deo et Sancte Marie et sanctimonialibus que apud Keldeholm Deo serviunt .... ex dono Hugonis del Tuit molendinum de Edeston et culturam de Coleslund et duas acras de Seliflat. When the Lindsey survey was made Alan de Twit held of Robert de L'Isle 6 carucates in North and South Carlton, alias Carlton Wildeker, in the wapentake of Lawress.^ Alan took his name from Thwaite by Aylsham, CO. Norfolk, In 1 163 Hugh de Tuit rendered account in Yorkshire of .,^40 under the heading of "pleas and agreements,"' In 1167 "Edston of Hugh de Tuit" paid ^ m. ior forest trespass, and in 1177 "Tueit" (Norfolk) of earl Hugh Bigod paid 20s. ior a default.' Hugh del Tuit gave to Rievaulx in 1155 land in Rookbarugh in Edston, as may be seen by his charter among those of the Stutevill fee. He held in 1166 of earl Hugh, as of the fee of Aubrey de L'Isle, i knight's fee, presumably in Hutton Bardolf, Great and Little Edston.* He died before 11 70, when 2 Lincoln shire men were amerced for having given to Lambert de Tuit seisin of land of which they had previously disseised him,° Theophania, wife of Hugh de Wildeker, was probably Lambert's daughter and coheir. She was a widow in 1212, when she put in a claim to a knight's fee in North Duffield and Holme, claimed by Robert the chamberlain of Wickenby against Ralph Bardulf,* In 1217 the sheriffof Lincoln was ordered not to disseise Teffany de Wildeker of her inheritance of Carlton and Fotherby by reason that Walter her son was with the king's enemies, because he had never been in seisin of that land and had no right in it during his mother's lifetime.' In 1236 Walter de Wildeker held land in Syerston, co, Nott,, which had belonged at the Survey to the fee of Berenger de Toeny,' In 1243 he held North and South Carlton and Fotherby, co. Line, of the fee of Belvoir." As his mother's pourparty of the inheritance of Tuit lay in cos. Nott. and Lincoln, it is not necessary to pursue the line further at this point. The Wildekers were tenants of the fee of Ros and will be again referred to there. There can be no doubt that the other coheir of Tuit married William Bardulf of Hutton-Bardulf, and was the mother of Ralph Bardulf, possibly of Peter Bardulf also. William Bardulf probably died in 1194, for in Michaelmas term of that year, Christiana,' then his wife, had obtained, or was about to obtain, judgment against Ralph Bardulf touching her dower in Hutton-Bardolf (Houton) and Edston (Eketon).^" After Martinmas, Peter Bardulf was summoned to warrant Christiana's dower ^^ in Hutton in a claim brought against her by Ralph Bardulf There was also a claim by Christiana against Ralph Bardulf for arrears of her dower in Edston (Heketon)}^ It is probable that she was mother-in-law of Ralph and Peter. 1 Lindsey Sur., 6. " Pipe R., 9 Hen. II, 60. ' ib., 13 Hen, II, 96 ; 23 Hen. II, 132. 4 Red Bk., 397. = Pipe R., 16 Hen. II, 148, « Abbrev. Placit., 86. ' R. Litl Claus., i, 3186. ' Testa, 20, ' ib., 318, 350. 1" P. Cur. Regis, i, 11. " ib., 55. " ib., 136. " Abbrev. Placit., 2. BIGOD FEE: EDSTON 471 Ralph and Peter Bardulf were presumably the sons of William Bardulf. In I202 the prior of Kirkham acknowledged that the advowson of the church of Hutton-Bardolf was the right of Ralph Bardulf, who granted the church to the prior and convent upon condition that they found a fit chaplain to reside in the said town and celebrate daily, as befitted a mother church.* In the same year there was a suit between Ralph Bardulf and Gilbert de Aton touching J carucate in Newton, near Pickering. GUbert quit-claimed to Ralph 2 bovates of that land which William de Bolebec held, and Ralph gave Gilbert the 2 remaining bovates, which Richard son of Frane held,^ Both Robert de Turneham (circa 1204) and Robert Chamberlain of Wickenby (in 1212) impleaded Ralph Bardulf for a knight's fee in North Duffield and Holme.' In 1219, after the death of Ralph, the prior of the Hospital of Jerusalem impleaded Robert Chamberlain touching this fee. The record of the suit shows that the prior had recovered against Ralph, after wager of duel, 7 carucates of land ; that Ralph held the land of the prior for life only, rendering \ m. yearly, and that the prior was seised of it by the gift of Hugh de Tuit,* The result of the suit is not recorded, but it is of interest to note that in 1251, when Henry Chamberlain sold the manor of Duffield to Roger de Thirkleby, Walter de Wildeker made a release tO' Roger of his rights in the manor and received 40 marks,^ These references show conclusively that the inheritance of Hugh de Tuit passed to the families of Bardulf and Wildeker. In 1209 Ralph Bardulf gave 5 m. for licence "surgendi de infirmitate." ^ He died in 1213 and was succeeded by Hugh his son,' who in that year released to Adam, prior of Malton, his right in the advowson of the churchi of Barningham, which Walter Bardulf, uncle of Hugh, had given to the convent of Guisborough.' In 1235 Hugh gave to Kirkham pasture for 100 sheep in Hutton Bardolf, and to the church of St, Margaret in Hutton a messuage in the same town," In 1231 Theobald de Stikeswaud released to Hugh Bardulf 15 bovates in Hutton Bardolf in return for Hugh's grant to him of land in 'Winterton, co. Line," Hugh married Avice de NeviU, who, after the death of her husband circa 1240, released to the canons of Malton her claim of dower in land in Hutton-Bardolf, given by the said Hugh," The chartulary of Kirkham shows that the Bardulfs were benefactors to- that house, Ralph Bardulf gave the church of Hutton with 2 bovates and a toft belonging to it," Hugh Bardulf (his son) gave a'toft (80 ft. by 30 ft.) adjoining the church-yard, which had formerly belonged to the chapel of St. Margaret there for the use of the chaplain. He also gave, with the consent of WiUiam son of Walter Russell, \ carucate in Hutton, and the service of the said Wilham ; also pasturage for 100 sheep." Alan de Kirkham, son of Robert de Kirkham, confirmed to the canons the 2 bovates which they had by the gift of Ralph Bardulf. Ralph son of Alan de Hoton gave to the convent and to the chapel of All Saints in Hutton, for the chaplain ministering there, parcels of land in the fields called Heselscough, Arewodale, and Galdint, lying next the lands of" John Doget." 1 Yorks. Fines, i, n. 82. ^ ib., n. 164. ' Abbrev. Placit., 86, 986. * Assize R., 1040, m. 2. 5 Feet of F., 44, n. 95. « Pipe R„ 1 1 John. ' R. Fin., 472. ' Yorks. Fines, n. 459 ; Chartul of Guisbro' , ii, 309. " Dodsw. MS. vii, f, 1926, 193. *" Line. Fines, i. 352. 11 Chartul. of Malton, f. 68. " Chartul, of Kirkham, f. 25. " ib., f, 25^, '* ib., {. 26. 472 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS -599. Grant by Hugh Bardolf to the chapter of York of two carucates in Hutton Bardolf in alms, with the homage of Alan son of William de Hoton. i2i3-«:.i22o. Reg. Mag. Album, pt. ii, f, 53. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Hugo Bardolf pro salute ¦¦anime mee et animarum antecessorum et successorum meorum ¦dedi, concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirma'vi Deo et capitulo Beati Petri Eboracetisis totum servitium et homagium Alani filii Willelmi et heredum suorum de duabus carucatis terre cum pertinentiis in Hoton Bardolf, in liberam, puram et per petuam elemosinam sine aliquo retenemento mei aut heredum meorum preter orationes et eternam in Domino retributionem ; tenendum et habendum Deo et predicto capitulo ita libere et quiete, sicut predictum est, sicut aliqua elemosina liberius et quietius umquam dari aut possideri poterit imperpetuum: ita quod nee ego Hugo nee aliquis heredum meorum aliquid juris vel clamii in predicto servitio [et] homagio predicti Alani et heredum suorum de predictis duabus carucatis terre cum per tinentiis, sicut predictum est, de cetero exigere vel habere poterimus. Et ego predictus Hugo et heredes mei Deo et pre- ¦dicto capitulo Sancti Petri predictum servitium et homagium predicti Alani et heredum suorum de predictis duabus carucatis terre cum pertinentiis, sicut predictum est, contra omnes homines warantizabimus, adquietabimus et defendemus imperpetuum. Ut autem hec mea donatio, concessio, et presentis carte mee confirmatio firma et stabilis perseveret in posterum presentem cartam sigiUo meo confirmavi. Hiis testibus, domino WUlelmo de Fortibus comite Albem[arlie], domino Henrico le Moigne tunc senescallo ipsius comitis, Willelmo de Perche, Roberto Chambard, Roberto Guer, Radulfo de Friby, Waltero Percechay, militibus ; Johanne de Alverstan, Willelmo fratre ejus, Willelmo de These dale tunc baUivo Northriding', Willelmo Malekake, Rogero Moranth', Petro clerico rectore ecclesie de Preston, Ricardo Brun, Symone de Wyten', Petro de Gaiolo, Alano de Kirkham, Willelmo de Barton, Waltero Beaufront, Willelmo le Breth', et alhs. 600. Grant by Wilham, son of Astin de Hoton, to the canons of Kirkham of a toft in Hutton-Bardolf, lying between the donor's other toft and the croft of Alan de Hoton. 11 90-1 2 10. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 193. See also Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 26, n. 19. Omnibus has hteras visuris vel audituris, WiUelmus filius Astini de Hotun, salutem. Noveritis me concessisse, dedisse et hac carta mea confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis ¦de Kirkeham et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, in Hberam, BIGOD FEE: HUTTON, KIRKBY MISPERTON 473 puram et perpetuam elemosinam, unum toftum cum pertinentiis in Bardolf Hoton, illud scUicet quod jacet inter aliud toftum meum et croftum Alani de Hoton; tenendum et habendum in perpetuum in liberam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus, defendemus et adquieta bimus ab omnibus servitiis et exactionibus predictis canonicis predictum toftum cum pertinenths de alio tofto meo quod jacet contiguum contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hhs testibus, Hugone Bardolf, Willelmo et Petro fratribus ejus, Roberto ManievUain, Roberto Chambard, Alano de Hower Hoton, Alano ¦de Nether Hoton, Waltero Blancfrunt, WiUelmo Russell, Radulfo fratre ejus, et multis aliis. 601. Grant by Roger Fitz-Gerold to St. Mary's, York, of the church of Kirkby Misperton with the tithe of the town and of his demesne and with one carucate which belongs to the church and another carucate of his own land. 1094-1099. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chap,), f. 209^ (old f. 132), u, i. R[ogerus] filius Geroldi omnibus suis dominis et amicis celestia adipisci. Notifico vobis tam futuris quam presentibus mutilated. ' mutilated, but added from Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 27. ' Chartul., n. 3. « Pipe R., passim. 6 Mon Angl, iii, 5616 note. » ib. ; Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 28. ' Chartul,, f. 211, n, 11 ; Dodsw. MS. clvi, f. 276. 8 ^j^ fo^ "frangi." BIGOD FEE: KIRKBY MISPERTON, APPLETON 477 nuUam iccirco diminutionem supradicti census nostri incurremus set prescriptam quantitatem ex integro recipiemus. Preterea sciendum est quod ad idem molendinum vel stagnum reparandum de foresta nostra de Spaunton documento forestarii nostri materiam habebunt. Hoc autem eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et sepedictum censum bene red diderint. Si vero contigerit eos vi vel ratione supranominatum molendinum amittere non dabimus eis escambium. Testibus, hiis, Nigello presbitero de Malton, Lewino filio Thuruif, Daniele filio Walteri, Paulino medico, Pagano dispensatore, WiUelmo de Pontefracto, Roberto de Thorn[ton] et Ricardo et Walding fratribus ejus Abraham de Colstawurd, Stephano forestario,. Galfrido portario. By another charter without witnesses abbot Savary granted this mill to, the same two clerks for 26s., at Pentecost and St. Andrew by equal portions,, with the same provisions ; ' and by another charter he granted the mill in fee to Robert son of Milisant for 30 shiUings.^ 607. Feoffment by abbot Savary to Walter son of Roelan of one carucate in Appleton-le-Moor, formerly of Roelan his father, to, hold in fee for 2 ores (32 pence) yearly rent. ^.1147-1161. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chap.), f, 204 (old f, 127), n. 76. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego S[avaricus] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri concessi et dedi huic W[altero] filio Roelani in feodum et hereditatem unam carrucatam terre in Apilton que fuerat R[oelani] patris sui,, tenere de nobis ipse et heredes sui post eum libere et quiete pro duabus horis per annum, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad Sanctum Martinum. Hoc ei et heredibus suis concedimus, quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et censum predictum bene reddiderint. T[estibus] hiis, Godfrido portario, Pagano. dispens[atore], WiUelmo constabulario. Abbot Clement granted to William son of Roger 4 bovates in ApUton, and one in " Balskerby " for 5^. rent ; witnesses, Goscelin the chaplain, Paulin the physician, Daniel the cook, Walter and Savary sons [of Daniel],. Geoffrey the porter, William the constable, Turgis de Cellario, Adam de Danecastre, Ranulf de Redenesse, Thomas de Holteby, Richard de Morwith.' Robert, abbot of St. Mary's, granted to Philip de Apelton half a carucate of land in Appleton, which Stephen de Bundevilla gave in alms to the abbey, for 16s. rent. Thomas de Melsa, Gikel de Smitheton, Robert son of Gekell, Henry, John, Robert, Peter and Robert and others (named) witness the gift.* From the summary of the Domesday survey we learn that there were in Appleton-le-Moor 2 carucates and in " Baschesbi " one carucate, in the. 1 Chartul., n. 5. » ib., n. 4. » ib., n. yg. * ib., n. 77. 4.78 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS wapentake of " Die," which the abbot of York held and 2 carucates in Appleton-le-Moor, in the wapentake of " Maneshou," which the abbot of York held of the king. These had been given to St, Mary's by William I at the foundation of the abbey. " Balskerby " seems to have been given to St. Mary's as part of Spaunton, but in these charters it is treated as a hamlet of Appleton-le-Moor. The principal tenant under the abbey in Appleton-le-Moor seems to have been Savary, lord of Appleton, who gave to the church of St. Mary of Lastingham and to William, parson of the same, a parcel of land in the field of Lastingham, 2 acres in the wood which the same William had assarted, and land (?) of the chapel " del Holme," which (quam) Guue holds. Witnesses, Robert dean of Helmesley, William de Skelton, William son of Fulk, Richard de Kayton, William brother of Savary, Robert Brun, William the clerk, Osbert the chaplain, Auger the clerk, William . . . Guue, William son of Oh[er]g, Gospatric,'^ This was confirmed by WiUiam, brother of Savary, by deed attested by many of the above witnesses and by Bemard Franceis, Thomas de Richeburue, Benedict clerk of Spaunton, David de Apelton, Geoffrey son of Arthur, Roger son of William, and others whose names are mutilated.^ William son of Savary de Apelton quit-claimed to the abbot and convent his right in a messuage in Appleton.' 608, Re-feoffment by abbot Savary to Roger son of Serlo of one carucate in Appleton-le-Moor and 2 bovates in " Balskerby " for 10 shUlings yearly rent, c.1147-1161. Chartul, of St, Mary's, York (Dean and Chap,), f. 205 (old f, 128), n. 80. Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus literas has Waltero fratre ejus, Roberto Anore, Martino et ahis. [Sketch of seali\ 616. Grant by Drew de Harum to the nuns to St. Mary's, Little Mareis, of i bovate in Snainton with a toft and pasture for 200 sheep. 1180-1190. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS, vii, f. \87d. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis tam presentibus quam futuris Drogo de Piarum salutem. Sciatis me concessisse et ¦dedisse et hac mea carta confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie et monialibus de Parvo Marisco ibidem Deo servientibus unam bovatam terre in Sneigton cum tofto eidem bovate pertinente et cum omnibus alhs pertinentiis in villa et extra villam sine retinemento, scilicet illam bovatam quam Franke filius Quenilde tenuit cum tofto ; et preterea duas acras de prato meo in Middeldeil, quas Alanus filius Guane et WUlelmus filius Bedde tenuerunt, et unam acram terre mee ad faciendam bercariam, scilicet propinquiorem bercarie moniahum de Wicham a parte aquilonali, et pasturam ducentis ovibus, scilicet decies xx'*, in liberam et puram et perpetuanl elemosinam et quietam ab omni ser-vitio et exactione seculari, ita quod ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predictis monialibus predictam bovatam terre cum duabus acris prati predicti et cum predicta acra ad faciendam bercariam cum omnibus libertatibus eidem terre pertinentibus. Hhs testibus, Willelmo de Atona, WUlelmo de Harum, Andrea parsona de . . ., [Willelmo] filio Willelmi, Alberto clerico de Scardeburg, Hamone sacerdote, Alexandro sacerdote, Normanno nobili, Waltero de Everlay, Adam . . ., Baldewino de Alvestain, Alano de Torentun, Rogero filio Hald[ani], Henrico de Ed- b'ristona. This charter, and another from Robert de Harum, granting to the nuns •of Yeddingham i bovate in Snainton, were exemplified by William de Vesey, late in the reign of Henry III.* Drew de Harum was living in 1208, when he released to William son of * Dodsw. MS, vii, i87d. 486 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS William his claim to 5 carucates in Barthorpe, par. of Scrayingham.* This may be the donor. Robert de Harum, a younger son of Drew, gave i bovate in Snainton to the nuns of Yeddingham, after they had ceased to be known as the nuns of Little Mareis,' Robert occurs in I2ig. 617. Grant by WUliam de Mandeville earl of Essex, for the health of the soul of the countess Hawise, to the monks of Rievaulx of the ditch made by the monks between the King's waste below Pickering and the grantor's land of Thornton (Dale), and the land between that ditch and the said waste. Done at Westminster, before the King's justices. ii8'r. Chartul, of Rievaulx, Jul, D. i, f. 106. Pd, in Chartul, n. 165. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis Willelmus de MandeviUa, comes Essexie, salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievalhs et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus pro anima patris mei, et pro salute anime mee et Hawis comitisse, et omnium parentum et heredum meorum, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, fossatum quod [i]idem monachi fecerunt inter wastum regis subtus Pichering et terram meam de Torentona, et totam terram que est inter ipsum fossatum et predictum wastum, et quicquid juris habui in prefato wasto, de me et heredibus meis, in perpetuam elemosinam, per metas et divisas que continentur in carta regis quam habent predicti monachi de eodem wasto. Hec omnia dedi eis et con firmavi coram justiciis domini regis apud Westmonasterium, ubi tunc temporis congregati erant, scUicet Ricardo episcopo Wintoni[ens]i, Galfrido episcopo Helig[ensi], Rannulfo de Glan vUla, Ricardo thesaurario regis, Michaele Belet, Rogero filio Raimfr[idi], Willelmo de Bendengges, Gileberto Pipart, Roberto Manteir, Ranulfo de Geddingges, Willelmo ruffo. His testibus, Rogero de Stutevilla, Philippo de Kimbes, Johanne de la Rochele, Osberto de Glanvilla, Willelmo de Aubervilla, Willelmo de Otringham, Gerardo de Glanvilla, Gilberto de ColeviUa, GUeberto Carbunel, Petro Grimbaud, Galfrido de Alvestain, Radulfo de Bolebec, Willelmo de Atona, Waltero Bardolf, Rogero Mannievilain, Alano Malekake, Waltero- filio Arn[oldi], Radulfo filio Rostune, Liolf de Chintorp, Roberto de Roucebi, Willelmo filio Leuche, Simone de Edbrixtona, Ricardo filio Odon[is], Rogero de Clere, Theobaldo filio Pagani de Wicham, Henrico filio Hervei. The interest of the earl of Essex in Thornton Dale, near Pickering, was derived through his wife, the countess Hawise, relict of William Le Gros, earl of Albemarle, who died in 1179. The earl of Albemarle held 5 fees under the earl of Norfolk in Yorkshire, being that part of the last- * Yorks. Fines, u. 375, ^ Dodsw, MS. vii, 187^?. BIGOD FEE : THORNTON, UGTHORPE 487 named earl's fee which was described in 1166 as " of the fee of Aubreye de L'Isle.* In 1 186 the men of the town of Thornton, of the part of earl WUliam (de Mandeville), were amerced for vert of the forest and for wood laid waste." 618. Grant by Alan Cruer to the nuns of Little Mareis the land of ^ carucate of his demesne between Carles and the new ditch, on either side of the highway leading to the moor, and 4 perches of land in the marsh of Snainton at the Middle Dale, from the syke to the meadow. 11 90-1 200. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS, vii, f, I god. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Alanus Cruer, intuitu caritatis, pro salute anime mee et patris mei et antecessorum meorum, dedi et concessi Deo et Sancte Marie de Parvo Marisco et sanctimonialibus ibidem Deo servientibus totam terram dimidie carucate de dominio meo inter Carles et novum fossatum ex utraque parte vie que vadit ad moram, et quatuor perticatas terre in marisco de Sneigtun apud mediam delam de sico usque ad pratum, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam ; et ut mea rata habeatur donatio presentem paginam sigUli mei munimine roboravi. Hhs testibus, Radulfo capellano, Ingenulfo capeUano, Alano capeUano, magistro Ranulfo scriptore, Waltero de Neusum, Bartholomeo, magistro Stephano carpentario,. Roberto Tateman, Ricardo de VaUe, Ricardo filio Albredi, Roberto filio Nicolai, Roberto filio MabiUie, WUlelmo fiho- WiUelmi, et multis alhs. This gift is not named in the confirmation to the nuns of Yeddinghami made in 1247 by Henry III. 619. Demise by William de Hamby to the canons of Guisborough of 2 carucates in Ugthorpe for a term of 20 years, and, if he dies within the term, to hold for i6j-. rent. The grantor, his father, and his brothers to have the right of hunting there. The term commenced at Martinmas 1161. Guisbro' Chartul, Cleop. D, ii, old f. 323. Pd, in Chartul of Guisborough,. n.952. Sciant omnes audituri litteras istas quod ego Willelmus de Hamby concessi ecclesie Sancte Marie de Gyseburna et fratribus ibidem Deo servientibus duas carucatas terre in Uggethorp, de me et heredibus meis viginti annis, si infra hunc terminum obiero, pro sexdecim solidis annuatim reddendis, octo ad Pente costen et octo ad Sanctum Martinum. Ego autem debeo waranr tizare hanc terram cum omnibus hbertatibus et consuetudinibus suis tam in bosco quam in piano, in aquis et pascuis et pasturis.. 1 Red Bk., 397. ' Pipe R- 32 Hen. II. ,488 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Si autem contigerit Danegeld communiter dari per totam Angliam, .illud supradicta ecclesia adquietabit. Licebit etiam michi et patri meo et fratribus meis ibidem venari si voluerimus. Ter minus iste incepit ad festum Sancti Martini anno tertio decem- novenalis cicli. Testibus hiis, Alanus de Munceus dominus et testis,^ Willelmo de Haukasgarth, WUlelmo de Percy, Waltero •de Mersc, Radulpho milite, et aliis. The family of Hamby held lands in Lincolnshire. Walter de Hambi and Ralph de Wium (his tenant) gave land in Wyham and South Ormsby to Louth Park, which Henry II confirmed in 11 55.' Matthew de Hambi of ¦CO. Line, was amerced in 1181.' John de Gouton in 1192 acknowledged that 4 carucate in Hutton (Rudby) was the right of Walter de Hamby.* He occurs in a Lincoln fine in 1202, and in that year recovered land in Hutton Rudby against Roger de Hilton, and acknowledged the right of Robert de Meinil in 10 bovates there, which he held of Robert, and in 2 bovates held of Walter by Roger de Hilton, and in 4 bovates so held by John de Gouton.' In 1208 Walter and Matilda de Hamby, his mother, granted lands in South Ormsby, co. Line' In 1222 he quit-claimed to the abbot of Thornton his right in the church of Welton, co. Line' In 1243 Joscelin de Hamby held of the earl of Arundel land in Welton of the earl of Chester's fee which Walter de Hamby held in 1212.' The relationship of William de Hamby to Walter and his mother Matilda does not appear. The Paschal Cycle of Dionysius named in this charter might be that which commenced in 11 58, or the succeeding cycle of 1177. The term created by this demise would therefore commence either from Martinmas 1 161, or from Martinmas 1 180. But the era of the men who attested the charter, Alan de Munceaux, William de Haukesgard, and William de Percy of Dunsley, requires that the earlier of the two dates should be selected. The eariier ¦date is also indicated by the grantor's reference to his father and to a possible levy of Danegeld ; the last recorded levy of which was in 1 161-62. 620. Grant by Robert de L'Isle and Aubreye his wife to abbot Geoffrey and the monks of St. Mary's, York, of i^ carucate of land in Scampston. 1122-^.1137. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.) f. 363. Notum sit omnibus legentibus et audientibus literas has quod ego Robertus de Insula et uxor mea Albreda dedimus et con cessimus ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et abbati Gosfrido et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus terram nostram, videlicet unam carrucatam terre et dimidiam, in Scamastuna in puram elemosinam absque omni terreno servitio. Testibus hiis, Roberto de hospitio, Augero, Rogero de [blank], Alwredo presbitero, Helduino, Rogero dapifero. Some observations on the tenure of Scampston, at and subsequent to the Survey, will be found in the notes to a Scampston charter belonging to the * Sic. ' Cal. Chart, P., iii, 248. ' Pipe R., 27 Hen. II, 61. * Feet of F. (Pipe R. Soc), xvii, 13. ' Yorks. Fines, nos. 172-173. ' Line. Fines, 92. ' ib., 162. * Testa, 330, 3346. BIGOT FEE: SCAMPSTON 489 fee of Mortemer. It is possible that the " Hugh '' who gave iJ carucate in Scampston to St, Mary's, York, was Hugh Bigod. The gift did not condnue effective, and the monks only retained the i^ carucate given by Robert de L'Isle and Aubreye his wife. The remainder of the town, namely 8 carucates, including 4 carucates held early in the reign of Henry I by Robert de Brus, passed to the fee of Mortemer. 621. Grant by Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Geoffrey Latimer in fee farm of 12 bovates in Scampston with 17 tofts for i6 shUlings yearly rent, r.1137-1147, Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f, 364d. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego Savericus abbas monasterii Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri, concessi et dedi Galfrido Latymer et heredibus ejus in feodo et hereditate xij bovatas terre in Scamston unacum xvij toftis in eadem villa ^ tenere de nobis libere et quiete ab omni servitio pertinente ad ecclesiam nostram, reddendo dicte ecclesie nostre singulis annis perpetuis temporibus xvj solidos, dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Testibus hiis, domino Radulfo episcopo, WiUelmo Dercy canonico, Gerardo canonico, Thoma canonico, Radulfo capellano et ahis. Geoffrey Latimer is the first member of this notable family of whom I have seen mention. The tenement of which he was here enfeoffed descended in the line of Latimer of Scampston for many generations. His successor, William Latimer I is mentioned in 1163.^ He had been enfeoffed by Eustace Fitz-John of a knight's fee ' in Helpringham and Thorpe, co. Line, which his descendants held,* In 1168 he accounted for the sum of 160 m. under the heading of " New pleas and agreements," ' and in 1 176 for IS m. because he had not appeared before the justices in eyre,' During the period 1171-1181 he attested a Thoraldby charter with his son William, nephew EUis, and Robert and Henry, sons of WiUiam his son. He died soon after. William Latimer II proffered loos. in 1190 for a recognition of land which Geoffrey de Valoignes had sometime occupied against his right in WiUiam's park of Billinghay, co. Line' He gave to the canons of Malton J carucate in Burdale.' Thomas Latirner succeeded and in 1202, upon obtaining from Henry Latimer an acknowledgment of his right in 3 carucates and 3 bovates in Terrington, granted to Henry in fee i carucate in Burdale, half of which lay between land of the canons of Malton and land of Thomas Latimer and the other half lay between land of the same Thomas and land of Roger de Pokelinton, also 5 acres of meadow in Scampston, on the west of the meadow in Wray of the fee of the monks of * These 12 bovates and 17 tofts were excepted, as forming no part of the manor, in the inquest after the death of 'William Latimer in 1335, and were held of the abbot of York for i6s. ; Cal. Inq. p.m., vii, 476, 2 Pipe P., 9 Hen. II, 59, ' Red Bk., 428, * Testa, 322, 3406. ' Pipe P., 14 Hen, II, 85, ' ib., 22 Hen. II, 109. ' ib., 2 Ric, I, ' Chartul. of Malton, f. 197. He also gave land in Scampston to Meaux ; Dodsw. MS. Iiii, f, 6. 490 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS > York,* Thomas Latimer held in 1212 the family estates in co. Lincoln,* and before 1219 was succeeded by WUliam Latimer, who in that year, together with Constance his wife, brought a plea of dower in Asenby against Brian de L'Isle,' In 1253 William Latimer obtained a grant of a market and fair at Scampston and free warren in his demesne lands there,* and, being an elderly man, was absolved from service on assizes or recognitions,' 622. Grant by WUham de Cayton, son of Durand de Clyve, to the monks of Byland of the church of St. Andrew of RiUington with I carucate belonging to it, for the soul of Dqrand his father and Hilta his mother. 1180-1190. Chartul, of Byland, Egerton MS, 2823, f. 97. Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentibus et futuris Willelmus de Cayton, fihus Duranni de Clyva, salutem. Noveritis me dedisse, concessisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Deo et Sancte Marie de BeUalanda et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus ecclesiam Sancti Andree de Rillyngtona cum dimidia carucata terre ad eam pertinente. Hanc autem donationem feci Deo et prefatis monachis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, cum omnibus pertinentiis et libertatibus et aisiamentis prefate ecclesie et terre pertinentibus infra vUlam et extra; pro anima Duranni patris mei et PlUte matris mee et pro salute anime mee et sponse mee et omnium antecessorum et heredum meorum. Et ut ista donatio rata sit et inconcussa perpetuo eam scripto presenti firmavi et sigilli mei appositione roboravi. Ego vero et heredes mei predictam donationem eis cum omnibus pertinentiis warantizabimus contra omnes homines imperpetuum. Hhs testibus, Ricardo persona de Semar, magistris Osberto et Mart[ino] fratribus suis, Roberto capellano, WUlelmo diacono^ Stephano de Alost, etc. In 1228 or 1229 prior Hubert and the monks of Bridlington released to- the convent of Byland all claim to the advowson of Rillington and bound themselves under pain to forfeit 10, marks to the church of St. Peter, York, if they made any attempt against this release.' Some observations on the famUy of Cayton will be found in the notes to a charter of Deepdale in the fee of Percy. The earls of Albemarle held a considerable fee under the Bigods, the origin of which is not known, William earl of Albemarle held 5 fees of Hugh Bigod in 1 166,' namely in Thornton Dale 7 carucates and 6 bovates, in Newton 10 bovates and in Preston 10 bovates, in Burniston 3^ carucates,. in East Ayton 2 carucates, in Cayton 2 carucates, in Lebberston 6 carucates, in Osgodby 5 carucates, in Firby 2 carucates, in North Grimston 4 carucates and 2 bovates, in Crambe 4 carucates, in Rillington 7 carucates, in Thorpe- Basset 4 carucates (?), in Potter Brompton 6 carucates, in Little Edston 3 * Yorks. Fines, i, n, 60. From Henry may have descended 'William Latimer of Terrington, living 1253 ; Cal. Pat. R., ii, 235. ' Testa, 340b. ' Assize R,, 1040, m. 4. * Cal Chart. P., i, 415. » Cal Pat. R., ii, 171. ' Byland Chartul., Egerton MS. 2823, f. g7d. ' Red Bk., 397. BIGOD FEE: RILLINGTON, BURYTHORPE ,491 carucates, and in North Holme l^ carucate ; total 60J carucates.* Some of these lands seem to have been forcibly taken from the fee of Brus ; others had belonged at the date of the Survey to the socage of Falsgrave, or were then in the king's hands. One may surmise that the acquisitions from the fee of Brus were secured in 1144, when Hugh Bigod joined forces with Geoffrey de MandeviU against Stephen.^ Robert de Brus deceased in 1142 ' and Adam his son in 1143.* Adam son of the last-named, was probably under age at his father's death, consequently the power of William de Albemarle in Yorkshire at this time might explain the feudal subjection of lands belonging to the fee of Brus in the East Riding, lying near Bigod's estates, to that of Bigod, and the infeudation of Albemarle as Bigod's tenant. The history of Burton-Agnes in the 12th century seems to lend weight to this supposition. The complexity of subinfeudation in Yorkshire during the I2th century passes belief and is now quite inexplicable, but there can be no doubt that politics and self-interest played a large part in the matter. In 1234 Roger Bigod, earl of Norfolk, demanded against William de Forz, earl of Albemarle, customs and services belonging to 5 knights' fees which the earl of Albemarle did not acknowledge, namely for free tenements in Thornton (Dale), Thorpe, Osgodby, Lebberston, Burniston, Rillington, Newton, (East) Ayton, Edston, Little Brumpton, Levesham and " Hugh- etorp," together with the fee of 2 knights in co. Lincoln. It was afterwards agreed that the earl of Albemarle should do the service of 4J knights for these tenements.' There were many small tenements in Rillington in the 13th century, held of the earl of Albemarle, as mesne. A confirmation of WiUiam le Gros, earl of Albemarle, to the canons of Malton, records the following gifts to the convent in that town. Of William de Aguillun i bovate; of Thomas the hunter of Pickering (who had married Cecily, sister of Robert de Croum, son of Ralph de Croum) i bovate ; of Richard son of Walter de Grimston I bovate ; of William son of Robert son of Hervey (Herwit) 1 bovate ; of William son of Emma de Preston i bovate ; of Simon son of Guy ( Wyoth) 2 bovates ; of John the younger, of RUIington, i bovate ; of Eleanor daughter of Gilbert de Brideshale 2 bovates ; of Robert son of Ralph de Croum i bovate, and of Dera daughter of John the younger, of Rillington, 1 bovate. For these tenements forinsec service was due on the basis of 12 carucates to a knight's fee.' 623. Confirmation by Geoffrey Nobil of Burythorpe of the gift made by William Nobil, his father, to the canons of Kirkham of the church of Burythorpe. f.1180-1190. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. 2iod. See also Chartul, of Kirkham, f. 33. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis visuris vel audituris Gaufridus Nobilis de Bergertorp salutem. Noverit universitas vestra quod ego ratam habeo concessionem et donationem quam WUlelmus Nobilis pater meus fecit et carta sua de assensu meo confirmavit Deo et ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis de Kirkaham et canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus super ecclesia de Bergetorp cum pertinentiis. Insuper ego Gaufridus eandem ecclesiam cum omnibus pertinentiis ejus ipsis canonicis concedo et presenti * Kirkby's Quest, 144-6. ^ Gesta Stephani, 106. ' Sym. of Durham, ii, 312. * ib., 315. ' Feet of F,, 29, n, 134. ' Chartul. of Malton, f. 169^. 492 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS carta mea confirmo, in liberam et puram et perpetuam elemosinam, ad sustentandam ejusdem domus hospitahtatem. Sciendum vero est quod ego warentizabo eis ejusdem ecclesie advocationem adversus omnes homines ; similiter et heredes mei facient. Hiis testibus, Willelmo Gerold, vicearchidiacono de Oustriding', Ricardo de Dunelmo clerico ejus, magistro Lamberto de Beverle, Waltero de Sancto Pancratio, Waltero fratre prioris, Serlone, Roberto de Mideltona, Roberto de Lingebi, Gaufrido filio David, Herberto et Rogero fratre ejus, nepotibus Thome de Kelingtorp, Roberto peregrine, Gaufrido filio Gaufridi de Bergetorp, Hugone de Suetelef, Johanne de Bovington, Johanne filio Wald[in]g de Barton, Toraldo vigili, Roberto clerico filio Widonis, Radulpho clerico de Nafferton, Roberto Scirloc. William Nobil was amerced ^ m. in 1 167. He gave to Kirkham the church of Burythorpe with i bovate and all right of patronage, the gift being confirmed by Geoffrey Nobil, son of the donor, and by John son of Ranulf de Romundeby.* William vicar of the archdeacon, Roger dean of Lockington (Locingen), the chapter of " Buccross," and Robert prior of Watton, testify to the gift made by William Nobil of the church and advowson of Burythorpe, subject to the life interest of Robert Wascelyn, then rector, and that on the church becoming void the canons presented Master Richard de Pert, whose institution by archbishop Geoffrey was attested by Master Ralph de Kyme, official of the archbishop." In 1 196 Richard son of Ralph Nobil was amerced 2 m. for a disseisin. He occurs in 1203 and 1207.' Possibly Ralph was son of William Nobil, named in 1167. Drogo, son of William Nobil of "Bergetorp," gave to Walter son of Orm 2 bovates in Burythorpe, which his father had held of Cecily daughter of Robert for 3^. Later, Matilda de Harum, daughter of WiUiam (son of) Orme of Burythorpe, gave to John Luvel and Alice her daughter 2 bovates in Burythorpe, formerly belonging to her father, William son of Orm, and her mother, Agnes. Here 12 carucates made a knight's fee.* 624. Quit-claim by Geoffrey Wacehn to the canons of Kirkham of the advowson of tbe church of Burythorpe, which he claimed against them in the court of Richard I. 1199. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f, 207, See also Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 33. Omnibus visuris vel audituris litteras has Gaufridus Wacehn salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me concessisse et presenti carta confirmasse Deo et, canonicis de Kirkeham, in liberam, quietam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, de me et heredibus meis, advocationem ecclesie de Berkerthorp cum pertinentiis suis sicut aliqua elemosina melius dari potest; quam advoca tionem clamavi adversus eos in curia domini regis Ricardi. Hiis testibus, Hugone Bardolf, magistro Rogero de Arundel, Gaufrido Haget, Philippo filio Roberti, JoUano de Novill', * Chartul. of Malton, f. 33. « ib., f. 33^. ' Pipe R., passim. * Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 33d. BIGOD FEE : BURYTHORPE, SETTRINGTON 493 Radulpho Bardolph, Alexandro de Baiocis, Willelmo de Perci de Kernetbi, Waltero de Bovington, Rogero de Treamt[on], Nicholao Basset, Rogero Mau . . de Beverle, Waltero de Wildeker, Willelmo de Beruil, Willelmo Cambort, Drogone de Harum, R[adulfo] Wacelin, Ricardo de Helpertorp, magistro Simone, magistro Roberto, Johanne de Romundebi, Simone de Bred[es]shala, Roberto de Beringham, Simone Morel. 625. Grant by Alfred son of William de Seterington to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of a toft in Settrington, 12 perches in length by 4 in breadth, r.1185-1208. Chartul. of St. Leonard's Hospital, York ; Rawl. MS. B. 455, f. 226. Notum sit omnibus videntibus et audientibus literas has quod ego Alfredus^ fihus WUlelmi de Seteringtona et heredes mei concessimus et dedimus Deo et pauperibus hospitalis Beati Petri Eboracensis unum toftum in Seterington, iiii perticatas con tinens in se latitudinis et xii longitudinis, in puram et perpetuam elemosinam, liberam et quietam et solutam ab omnibus geldis et consuetudinibus. Hanc vero elemosinam confirmavimus predictis pauperibus et contra omnes homines warentizabimus ut simus participes omnium beneficiorum et orationum que fiunt in ilia sancta domo Dei, tam in vita quam in morte. Hiis testibus, Roberto de Morevilla, fratre Gilberto de Loncastre, Willelmo Pictavensi, Waltero filio Alani de Folifait, Ricardo Malherbe, Martino fratre ejus, Toke fabro, Helia nepote magistri, Suain, ^ Rogero et Willelmo clericis hospitalis. In 1208 Gerard de la Grene and Simon Hubum acknowledged the right of Everard son of Alwred to a tenement in Setrington, which he thereupon granted to them for 25^. yearly rent,' Probably the Alwred named in this fine is the same person as the Alfred of the charter. 626, Grant by Roger Bigod, son of earl Roger Bigod, to WiUiam Russell, son of Waldras of Old Malton, of a messuage with a croft in Settrington of 4J acres near Clivescroft, having a width of 18 perches and extending from the watercourse of Settrington to the road leading to the meadow called Fridker, with a bovate late of Walter Norrais, to hold for 4,?, yearly, (r.1190-1220. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vu, f. 269. Omnibus Christi fidelibus Rogerus Bigot, filius comitis Rogeri Bigot, salutem in Domino. Noveritis me concessisse, dedisse et hac presenti carta mea confirmasse Willelmo Russell filio Waldras * " Amfridus " in the heading. 2 Perhaps " nepoti magistri Suani." If so, the date will be 1 1 80-1 185. ' Yorks. Fines, i, n. 387. 494 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS de Veteri Malton pro homagio suo et servitio unum messuagium cum crofto in vOla de Setrington, illud scUicet mesuagium quod fuit aliquando Walteri Norrais, quod etiam jacet inter croftum qui fuit Simonis filii Ricardi proximo et terram que fuit Symonis camerarii in loco qui dicitur Clivescroft ; quod etiam mesuagium cum crofto continet in se quatuor acras terre et dimidiam acram, et habet decem et octo perticatas terre in latitudine ; cujus etiam longitudo incipit ab aqueductu de Setrington et durat usque ad viam que ducit ad pratum quod dicitur Fridker, et similiter unam bovatam terre que fuit predicti Walteri Norrais; tenendum et habendum eidem Willelmo fiho Walidras et heredibus suis de me et heredibus meis libere et quiete, integre et honorifice cum omnibus pertinentiis et aisiamentis ad predictam terram per tinentibus infra villam et extra, scilicet in pratis, in pascuis, in viis, in semitis et in omnibus aliis aisiamentis ; reddendo inde annuatim mihi et heredibus meis tantum quatuor solidos pro omni servitio et seculari exactione, scilicet duos solidos ad Pente costen et duos solidos ad festum Sancti Martini. Et ego vero Rogerus Bigot et heredes mei warantizabimus predictum mesua gium cum crofto, in quantitate scilicet quatuor acrarum terre et dimidie, et prenominatam bovatam cum omni libertate et honore predicto Willelmo Russel et heredibus suis contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Et ut hec mea donatio stabilis et firma permaneat in posterum perseveranter presenti scripto sigilli mei impressione apposui. Hiis testibus, Warino de Vesci, Willelmo de BurnavU', Alano Tilli, Reginaldo de Pirh[o], Benedicto seneschallo, Ricardo de Grimeston, Henrico Latimer, Roberto clerico de Brakenbi, Hugone clerico, Radulfo Wafre, Simone camerario, Willelmo West, Galfrido fiho Gerardi, WUlelmo de Buketon, Rogero ad molendinum, Roberto filio Matildis, Galfrido filio Gamelli, Roberto filio Willelmi de Grimeston et Galfrido fratre suo, et ahis. William de Bumavill and Reginald de Pirho were pardoned in 1216 for having been in arms against the king at FramUngham castle.* Roger Bigod, who succeeded earl Hugh his father in 1 177,' gave 2 carucates in Settrington to his younger (or third) son Roger, At Michaelmas 1 177, Settrington had been in the king's hands for half the year,' The issues of Settrington were ;!^40 a year, and those of Foulbridge (Fuchebruge) S3S. 4d. ; perquisites of courts and the sale of corn and hides swelled the revenue in some years. Richard I restored the manor to Roger Bigod at Michaelmas 1189.* He died in 1221 and Roger his son in 1230. In the following year John Bigod, brother of the younger Roger, claimed the 2 carucates in Settrington against Roger son of Hugh Bigod, citing the original gift of the land by Roger the elder to Roger his son and claiming the tenement on the ground that Roger son of Hugh could not be both lord and heir of it. The court dismissed the case and told John to purchase a writ of right, if he chose to do so.' * R. Litt. Claus., i, 255. 2 Robert of Toreigny, 273, ' Pipe P., 23 Hen, H, 78. * Pipe R., passim. ' Assize R,, 1042, m, i6d. BIGOD FEE: SETTRINGTON, FIMBER 495 In 1252 Hugh Bigod, brother of Roger the 5th eari of Norfolk, held a moiety of the manor of Settrington and gave half of that moiety to Ralph Bigod for hfe.* 627. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Bertram Haghet in fee of 3 carucates in Fimber, which Geoffrey Haghet his brother had held, for a mark yearly, r.1137-1155. Chartul, of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 370^. Notum sit omnibus videntibus vel audientibus literas has quod ego S[avaricus] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum communi consilio et assensu totius capituh nostri, reddidi Bertram Haghet et heredibus suis in feudo et hereditate tres carrucatas terre in Fimmara quas Gosfridus Haghet frater ejus de nobis tenuit, Reddet autem idem Bertram et heredes sui unoquoque anno ecclesie nostre unam marcam argenti, dimidium scUicet ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Et si contigerit quod ahquis per rectum vel per judicium istam terram ei auferre potuerit, non dabimus ei excambium. Hoc eis concedimus quamdiu se legahter habuerint erga nos et bene reddiderint censum suum. Bertram Haget attested a charter of Alan earl of Richmond (1137-1146). He appears on the evidence of this charter to have been heir to his brother Geoffrey, probably a younger brother. Fimber is not named in the Survey, nor is there any evidence that it was then included in any of the adjoining towns. The first mendon we have of the place is the record of the gift by Berenger de Toeny to St, Mary's, York, of 9J acres (sic) of land in Fimber, where we ought probably to read " carucates " for " acres." ^ 628. Grant by Savary abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Aschetill in fee of half a carucate in Fimber formerly of Richard his father, for 40 pence yearly rent, c. 1 1 3 j-c. 1155. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f, 370^, Sciant omnes qui audierint vel legerint literas has quod ego S[avaricus] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum consilio et assensu capituli nostri, concessi et dedi huic AschetiUo in feodo et hereditate dimidiam carrucatam terre in Fimara que fuit Ricardi patris sui. Tenebit autem eandem terram de nobis libere, reddendo unoquoque anno ipse et heredes sui xl denarios, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Sciendum vero quod ipsum Aschetill et heredes suos in manu nostra propria retinebimus, nee servitium illorum cuiquam alteri unquam trademus. Abbot Clement granted the same 4 bovates of land to " Ascantinus " son of " Ascantinus de Fimmar," namely those which his father had held, to hold in fee for 4 shillings yearly rent and 4 hens at Christmas. The charter * Feet of F,, 47, u. 2. ' Cal Chart. P., iii, 114. 496 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS was attested by Brand de Butterwic, Thomas de Fulford and Josceline the chaplain.* One carucate of land in Fimber which Walter de Bosco with the consent of Patrick his lord had given to Hamon, the canon of the church of St. Peter, was confirmed to the same Hamon by abbot Clement at tbe yearly rent of 8 shillings, to be paid to the said Walter and his heirs. This was attested by Gerold the canon, William the precentor, Peter the vicar, Josceline the chaplain, Thomas son of Robert, Daniel son of Walter, Walter son of Daniel, Robert le Norreys, Thomas son of Gosceline and Savary his brother (1161-1184).^ Daniel son of Walter attested a charter of abbot Savary made 1154-1161.' 629. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to John son of Wihard in fee of 12 bovates in Fimber, which Gamel and his son hold of the abbot, and of the service of Erneis and William his brother of half a carucate in Fimber, for 1 2 shiUings yearly rent. 1154-1161. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f. 370. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego S[avaricus] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri, concessi et dedi Johanni filio Wihardi et heredibus suis tenere de nobis in feudo et hereditate xij<=''** bovatas terre in Fimara, quas -videlicet Gamellus et filius ejus de nobis tenent. Preterea eidem Johanni concedimus in feodo et hereditate servitium Ernisii et Willelmi fratris ejus de dimidia carrucata terre in eadem villa, de qua ipse E[rnisius] et W[illelmus] et heredes sui idem servitium facient predicto J[ohanni] et heredibus suis quod ecclesie nostre faciebant, sicut carta sua testatur quam de eadem terra de nobis habent. Pro quibus tenuris tam idem J[ohannes] quam heredes sui annuatim nobis persolvent xij"*** solidos, dimidium scilicet ad festum Sancti Martini et dimidium ad Pentecosten. Et sciendum est quod sepedictus J[ohannes] et heredes sui ita libere et quiete has tenuras tenebunt sicut ahi franctenentes nostri de nobis tenent. Hoc autem eis concedimus quamdiu se legaliter erga nos habuerint et prescriptum censum bene reddiderint. Si vero forte contigerit eos vi vel ratione prefatas tenuras amittere non dabimus eis excambium ; set et hoc sciendum est quod servitium istius J[ohannis] et heredum suorum in manu nostra retinemus, nee Ulud sine consensu et voluntate eorum cuiquam dabimus. Testibus hiis, Daniele filio Walteri, Willelmo constabulario, Pagano dispensatore, Gaufrido portario et aliis. From this and the following charters we leam that Wihard was the father of John de Rillington, sometime steward of Eustace Fitz-John, who died in 11 57; and that the two tenements were surrendered to the convent * Chartul, f, 37od, n, 33. 2 ib., f. 37od, n. 34. ' ib., n. 29. BIGOD FEE : FIMBER 497 and quit-claimed in 1188 by John son of John de Rillington son of Wihard. Most of the witnesses to this, and to one of the next charters, were officials of St. Mary's abbey, or people of York city. In the chartulary there follows the grant by abbot Savary to the two brothers William and Erneis in fee of half a carucate of land in " Fymmara,'" which their father had held ; for which they wUl pay 4 shUlings.* 630. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Gamel de Fimber, to hold of John son of Wiard and his heirs, of 12 bovates in Fimber. ^.1154-1161. Chartul. of St, Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib,), f. 370. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint has literas quod ego Savaricus abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis cum communi consilio et assensu capituli nostri concessi Gamello de Fymare et heredibus suis tenere de Johanne filio Wiardi et heredibus suis hereditarie xijc™ bovatas terre in Fymare, sicut carta ejusdem Johannis testatur quam de eadem tenura habent. Si vero. contigerit prefatam terram in propriam manum nostram redire, tunc sciendum est quod idem Gamellus et heredes sui reddent pro ea xij<=i™ solidos, faciendo easdem consuetudines quas faciebant dum pro octo solidis eam tenebant. Another charter in the same terms as the above continues after the words " Gamellus et heredes sui " : de nobis eam tenebunt, reddendo pro eadem xij"^™ solidos et faciendo easdem consuetudines quas ante faciebant dum pro viij"" solidis eam tenebant. Testibus hiis, Johanne thesaurario, Thoma filio Wiote, Ernesio fratre Aldredi, Daniele filio Walteri, Radulfo clerico cancellarii, Ucthredo de Fimare. Some years later abbot Robert granted to Hugh son of Gamel in fee 6 bovates of land in Fimber which 'William brother of the same Hugh had held. Hugh was to pay 9 shillings yearly and 6 hens at Christmas. The witnesses were Thomas de Meaux (Melsa), William de Bonnevill, Robert Bacheler, Turgis the butler (pincerna), William de Beverley and Richard his brother." ' 631. Quit-claim by Jobn de Rillington to abbot Clement and the monks of St. Mary's, York, of 2 carucates in Fimber, which he held of them by charter, cii 75-1184. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (John Rylands Lib.), f. 367d. Sciant omnes qui viderint vel audierint literas has quod ego- Johannes de Rillintona quondam dapifer Eustachii filii Johannis, assensu et consUio amicorum meorum, pro salute anime mee et antecessorum meorum, dedi in elemosinam et quietam in per petuum clamavi de me et de omnibus meis Deo et abbatie Sancte Marie Eboracensis et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus totam * Chartul,, f. 37od, 11. 30. ¦' Chartul., f. 371, n. 36. Probably a.d. 1184-1189. 2 1 498 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS terram quam de eis tenui in Fymmar, scilicet duas carrucatas terre ; et hoc sciendum est quod cartam quam de prenominata terra habui de abbathia Sancte Marie Clementi abbati et monachis prefati loci reddidi et hanc donationem hac carta presenti eisdem confirmavi, et hoc ideo feci quia me et Willelmum filium meum in ordinis sui et habitus susceperunt societatem ¦et fraternitatem. Hiis testibus, Ricardo sacrista Sancte Marie et Nicholao hostellario ejusdem domus, Rogero persona de Rillenton, Alano presbitero, Serlone presbitero, Philippo de CoUum, Willelmo de Sancto Martino, WiUelmo de Swyntun, Johanne diacono, magistro Simone, Roberto de Hugate, Johanne nepote Ricardi sacriste, Rogero filio Hervei, Gilberto fratre Henrici cantoris, Bartholomeo de Kirkeby, Hugone de Grymes- tona, Ricardo filio Eustachii, Ricardo de Cliftona, Roberto de Apelton, Clemente filio Ricardi. By fine levied on Wednesday after Michaelmas 1188, John son of John de Ridlincton released to the abbot and monks of York his right in 2 ¦carucates of land in Fimber, which his father had given when they made his father John de Ridlincton, and WiUiam son of the said John, the father, monks of their house.* 632. Grant by Brian Fitz-Alan to William de Nevill of Muston with Isabel, daughter of the grantor, in marriage, of his land in Fimber, namely 3 carucates, to hold to them and the issue of Isabel. 1205-1215. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York, formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. clvi, 92 ; ix, 86d. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Brianus filius Alani dedi, concessi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Willelmo de Nevill de Museton cum Isabella filia mea in liberum maritagium totam terram meam de Fymmer, scilicet tres caru catas cum omnibus pertinentiis suis ; habendas et tenendas pre dictis Willelmo et IsabeUe et heredibus dicte IsabeUe. Teste, domino Picoto de Lasceles. Judgment was given in favour of Ralph de Nevill in 1202 in a plea brought against him by Robert son of Richard, who claimed the manors of Filey, Muston, "Stocton," and Reighton, by descent from his grandfather, whom he alleged to have been seised thereof temp. Henry I.' Possibly William de Nevill was son of this Ralph ; but if so the descent of these manors was not through him. See the charters of the fee of Gant. 633. Confirmation by Peter Basset to the church of Holy Trinity and the canons of Kirkham, and to the mother church of Crambe, for the health of WiUiam Basset, his lord and brother, of the * Chartul., f. 365. ' Curia Reg. R., 25, m. 2d. BIGOD FEE: FIMBER, HINDERSKELF 499 gift or advowson and all his right of and in the chapel of his town of Hinderskelf, with 2 bovates and 2 tofts which Rainald Basset gave to the said chapel, and those acres which the same (Rainald), father of the grantor, gave with the tithe of his mill at the dedication of the same chapel ; also the tofts, namely 5 acres of land, outside the town, near the garden, which the grantor himself gave to the canons. 1170-1185. From the original, " valde lacerata,'' formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS, vii, f. 2o6d. See also Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 74, Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis Petrus Basset salutem. Noverit universitas vestra quod ego concessi et presenti carta confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis de Kirkaham et fratribus meis canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus et matrici ¦ecclesie de Crambum, in liberam, quietam, puram et perpetuam elemosinam, pro salute anime mee et uxoris mee et filiorum •et filiarum nostrarum, et pro salute, fratris et domini mei Willelmi, et pro animabus patrum et matrum et omnium parentum nostrorum, quicquid juris et donationis vel advocationis ad me vel heredes meos pertinet vel pertinere posset in capella ville tnee de HUderscelf, cum omni libertate et pertinentiis suis, cum ¦duabus bovatis terre et duabus toftis, et cum libertate et per tinentiis suis, quas Rainaldus Basset eidem capelle concessit et dedit, et illas acras quas ipse pater meus in dedicatione ipsius •capelle cum decima molendine sue eidem capelle contulit. Et confirmo etiam illas toftas quas ego eisdem supradictis canonicis dedi et [concessi] pro anima patris mei extra villam juxta gardinum, videlicet quinque acras. Hec omnia volo, concedo ¦et confirmo ut predicti canonici fratres mei ita bene, plene, quiete, libere, pacifice et honorifice habeant et teneant, sicut aliqui canonici tenent aliquam elemosinam melius et plenius, ¦quietius et liberius in Anglia ; salvo quod ipsa capella habebit capellanum ibi residentem ad dispositionem canonicorum qui ibi divina celebret. His testibus, Helia et Johanne canonicis de Kirkeham, Willelmo filio Petri, Nicolao filio meo, Ailwino uxore mea, Simone capellano de [blank], Roberto [blank] et Alexandro. Rainald Basset, the founder of the chapel at Hinderskelfe, was father of William and Peter Basset. In 1166 William Basset held of earl Hugh Bigod 2 fees of the fee of Aubreye de L'Isle * lying in Hinderskelfe, Scaggle thorpe, Rillington and Firby, He attested a charter of William de Vesey to Rievaulx,' but seems to have had few dealings in Yorkshire. Peter Basset was amerced .^20 for forest trespass in 1 176,' and five years later ¦obtained licence to withdraw an essoinmade in the king's court.* William Basset made a release, similar to the above, of his right in the chapel and in 5 acres of land given by Peter his brother ; ' he also confirmed a fishery in Derwent, near Firby, which Peter his brother had given to the canons,' 1 Red Bk., 39^ ' Chartul., n. 190. ' Pipe P., 22 Hen. II, 112. * ib., 27 Hen. II, 45. 5 Chartul. of Kirkham, f. 74; n. 556. ' ib., f, 30; n. 557. 500 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS William Basset appears to have had issue, Reginald his heir, and Robert,, who had land in Yokefleet and York. Reginald Basset II recovered 2 bovates in Hinderskelfe in 1204 against Walter Basset, for which he gave Walter 2 bovates in Scagglethorpe and a toft on the north side of the house of William Basset, to hold of Rainald by doing forinsec service of 2 bovates,. where 6 carucates make a knight's fee.* William Basset and Eleanor his wife were contemporaries of Rainald II and Walter, and had an interest in lands in Thorpe-Basset and RiUington.^ Rainald Basset II released to the canons of Kirkham and church of Crambe his right in the chapel of Hinderskelfe, and granted that the chapel and 2 bovates which Rainald his grandfather gave to the chapel at its dedication should be subject to the canons. He confirmed 5 acres of land given by Peter Basset, his uncle, and the fishery in Derwent, near Firby, also woodland given by William Huche- and 6 bovates in Firby which Williani Basset sometime claimed and after wards released to the canons.' WiUiam de Bucthon, son of Hucche of Firby, gave to Kirkham 6 bovates. in Firby, and later he pledged 10 bovates to the canons for 21 years for a loan of 102 marks.* Afterwards he gave the canons these 2 carucates (representing the town of Firby) to hold by doing to Ralph de Frytheby and Alice Basset his wife forinsec service of that land, where 6 carucates make a knight's fee,' Eudes, son of William de Bucthon or Bucthoton, confirmed all these gifts of his father and the service to be done to Ralph son of Ralph and Alice his wife,' Ralph son of Ralph also confirmed the gifts, as did William his son, and Reginald (or Rainald) Basset II, who^ granted that when a scutage was levied the service of Firby might be levied from land which the said William son of Ralph held at Scagglethorpe.'^ Ralph de Frytheby, son of Ralph son of William, who married Alice Basset, sister of Rainald Basset II, seems to have been the heir of the Basset inheritance. Robert de Frytheby occurs in documents of a later date, and in 1332 the prior and convent of Kirkham acknowledged the lordship of Firby to be the right of John de Frytheby.' In 1240 William son of Nicholas and Beatrice his wife seem to have held a considerable interest in Hinderskelfe, together with William Mauleverer and Margery his wife. Basilia the relict of Nicholas Basset was enjoying her right of dower there.' G, abbot of Neuhus, J. prior of Thornton, and A. prior of Thornholme, judges delegated by papal letters, decreed that Rainbald the clerk of Hinderskelfe had unlawfully detained the chapel there against the canons of Kirkham, to whose church of Crambe it belonged.*' Jeremias the archdeacon released his claim to a yearly procuration from this chapel, which he acknowledged to be a chapel of Crambe.** 634, Notitia of the confirmation by WUliam Basset to the canons of Kirkham of the gift of the chapel of Hinderskelfe ; and of his quit-claim to the church of Crambe and the canons of Kirkham of the said chapel and of certain tofts given by Peter Basset, his brother, namely 5 acres of land outside the town by tbe garden. 1170-1185. Chartul, of Kirkham ; Fairfax MS. vii, f. 74. Confirmatio Willelmi Basset de capella de Hyldyrskelff et de v acris terrae, in qua continetur quod dictus Willelmus remisit * Yorks. Fines, i, n, 290, ' ib., n. 226, n. 373. ' Chartul, of Kirkham, f. 73d. * ib., 2gd. ' ib. " ib. ' ib., f. 30. ' ib., 31, " Feet of F,, 34, n, 167. *» Chartul, of Kirkham, f, 75. ** ib. BIGOD FEE: HINDERSKELF, FIRBY 50I ¦ecclesie de Crambum et canonicis de Kirkham totam querelam ¦quam dicebat se habere adversus ipsam ecclesiam et canonicos super capellam de Hyldyrskelff, illas quoque toftas quas Petrus Basset frater suus dictis canonicis dedit, videlicet v acras terre extra villam juxta gardinum. Hec omnia dictus Willelmus ¦concessit et confirmavit ut dicti canonici habeant imperpetuum. 635. Notitia of the confirmation by WiUiam Basset to the canons of Kirkham of a fishery near Firby, given by Peter Basset, his brother; also grant of the ditch, being of his fee, around the wood of Kirkham ; release of his claim to a road, and confirma tion of whatever they had of his lordship of Firby. 1 1 70-1 185. Chartul. of Kirkham ; Fairfax MS. vii, f. 3od. Carta WUlelmi Basset facta priori, etc.,de piscaria in Derwent juxta Frythby quam Petrus Basset frater suus dedit prefate ecclesie in elemosinam. Idem Willelmus dedit dictis canonicis totum fossatum quod de feodo suo est circa boscum de Kyrke- ham, et viam quam calumpniabatur eis quietam concedit, et ¦quicquid habent de suo dominio in Frytheby, sive in terra sive in aqua, in libera, quieta et perpetua elemosina eis concedit et confirmat. 636, Confirmation by William (de Frytheby), son of Ralph son of Ralph, to the canons of Kirkham of the gift made by William son of Ukke of 2 carucates in Firby, which the grantor's father had confirmed; to hold by the service of J knight's fee. 11 92- 1198. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f. iggd. ' Omnibus visuris vel audituris literas has Willelmus filius Radulphi filii Radulphi salutem. Noverit universitas vestra quod ego concessi et hac carta mea confirmavi Deo et ecclesie Sancte Trinitatis de Kirkeham et canonicis ibidem Deo ser vientibus duas carucatas terre in Frithebi de feodo meo cum omnibus pertinenths suis in bosco et ^lano, in pratis et pasturis, in molendinis et piscariis et omnibus alhs aisiamentis infra ¦villam et extra, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, illas scilicet quas Willelmus filius Ukke de assensu heredum suorum eis dedit et carta sua confirmavit, quas etiam pater meus eis con cessit et carta sua confirmavit ; tenendas de me et heredibus tneis plenarie et pacifice, libere et quiete, faciendo tantum servitium tertie partis unius militis, Hiis testibus, Rogero de Bavent vicecomite, Alexandro de Baius, Willelmo de Perci de KUdale, Willelmo de Stainegrive, Rogero Mauleverer, Willelmo de Bereville, Alexandro de Wilton, Waltero de Bovington 502 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Hugone de Wildeker, Paulino de Bozale, Willelmo de Turgrim^ torp, WiUelmo Ace, Hugone de Heslarton, Waltero de Grimeston„ Roberto de Everingham, Willelmo Guer, Willelmo Plaiz. 637. Feoffment by abbot Geoffrey to Hugh de Flamvill of the town of Dalby for 15 shiUings yearly rent. Hugh's claim to land between Dalby and Skewsby is to be tried by a jury of 6 vavasours and 6 drenghs when Hugh or his heirs proceed with their claim. ii22-(r.ii3o. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chap.), f. 154 (old f. 61), n. 5. See Dodsw. MS, clvi, f, 12. Gosfridus abbas et totus conventus monachorum Sancte Marie Eboracensis concesserunt ^ Hugoni de Flamvill tenere de Ulis villam Sancte Marie Eboracensis que vocatur Dalby in feodo et jure hereditario, et ipse Hugo et heredes sui reddent unoquoque anno predictis monachis xxv solidos, dimidium ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini. Et quando predicti monachi mittent commune taiUagium super terram suam reddet ilia terra sicut alia terra Sancte Marie. Et sciendum est quod idem ^ Hugo calumpniabatur partem terre que est inter Sc[ore]by ^ et Dalby et debebat probare eam * jurando cum sua duodecima manu, [quorum] jurantium cum Hugone di[midia] pars debebant {sic) esse vavassores'^sicut ipse Hugo et [alia dimidia] pars drengs.^ IUa autem calumpnia manet adhue sine diratiocinatione, [qua]propter si aliquando heredes Hugonis noluerint tenere predictum feodum [ ] jurent illam partem terre que manet in calumpnia sicut Hugo [ jujrare, vel si defecerint aliquando heredes Hugonis tunc Uie qui [teneat Score] by sciat remansisse Ulam partem terre in calumpnia inter Dalby [et Scoreby ] et teneatur inde rectum inter eos qui tunc habebunt utrasque villas, [ita] quod Hugo et heredes sui non divident iUam calumpniosam terram [ ] de Scoreby, set lucrabuntur eam in dominio suo. Hec conventio [facta est cora]m capitulo Sancte Marie et hanc conventionem concessit Robertus de [Riparia? de cujus] feodo est Scoreby. Hujus conventionis testes sunt hii, Robertus de [Riparia ? ] de WaluiUa, TurkiUus presbit[er], Radulfus presbiter, Radulfus de [ ] de Sancto Martino, Walterus de Kirkeby, Radulfus , Turstinus, [ ] Henr[ici] filius, RauenkUlus, Gamel, Phleart, Siwart, Rauenkillus [ ] Hingalranni fihus, Siwart de Fulford, Steinulphus clericus [ ] PopUton, Godricus, Grumfihus, Albertus, Alanus, * " concessit," Dodsw. 2 "predictus," i6. " The right side of the page is mutilated by damp. * " eum," ib. ' Dodsworth's transcript ends here. Some of the mutilations have been restored from his MS. BIGOD FEE: DALBY, SCACKLEDEN $0^ Gamel, Daniel, [ de] cellario, Man portarius, Horm frater presbiteri de Grymeston.^ Gamel had a manor in Dalby T. R. E., assessed at 3 carucates, and Eddiva another, assessed at i carucate. Before the Survey was made Berenger de Toeny had given Camel's manor to St. Mary's, York ; whilst at the time of the Survey Ralph de Mortemer held Eddiva's manor. This was subsequently in the possession of Eustace Fitz-John, whose son, WiUiam de Vesey, gave it to the canons of Malton. Roger de Mowbray subse quently confirmed to them his part of Dalby with the pasture belonging to it.' This was by way of confirmation of Vescy's gift. See the fee of Mortemer, Some account of the family of Flamvill will be found in the notes to a. charter relating to Norton, near Malton, in the Mowbray fee. Roger de FlamvUl, who succeeded Hugh before 1130, was living in 1 167, when the^ sheriff of London had orders to pay hirn i6j. for his horse, lost or killed in the royal service.' He probably died the ensuing year. His kinship tO' Alan de Flamvill has not been ascertained, but Alan may have been of the Northumberland line. Alan was succeeded by EUis, who was party to a fine made with Hugh de .Flamvill early in the reign of John touching a tenement in Marton. Alaii de Flamvill, son and heir of Ellis, sought renewal or enforcement of this fine in 12 14 against Matilda de FlamviU and Agnes her sister, daughters and heirs of Hugh.* Alan married Imeria daughter of Roger de Aske^ and died before 1232, when the abbot of St. Mary's, presented to the church of Dalby by reason of the minority of Ellis, son and heir of Alan ; Matilda de FlamvUl opposing the presentation.' EUis- de Flamvill released to Simon, abbot of St. Mary's, York, his land in the town of Dalby, including his mother's dower, the villeins with their sequel,. suit of the miUs and the advowson of the church. The witnesses were John de Octon then sheriff of York, John de Raygate, Simon de LiUing, Robert de Kirkby, knights, and others.' Ellis de Flamvill held 8 carucates. in Skewsby in 1242-3 of Peter de Brus for four-fifths of a knight's fee.' 638. Grant by Savary, abbot of St. Mary's, York, to Gerard and his brothers, John and Richard, of 6 bovates in Scackleden for 6^. yearly, and i bovate in Hovingham with two-thirds of the tithe of the demesne there for 4^^. yearly. 1142-^.1150. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York (Dean and Chap.), f, 329^ (old f, 327^), n. 7. Notum sit omnibus •Videntibus vel audientibus literas has quod ego Savaric[us] abbas ecclesie Sancte Marie Eboracensis, cum communi consilio et assensu totius capituli nostri, concessi et dedi Gerardo et fratribus suis, Johanne et Ric[ardo], & f in pheudo et hereditate vj bovatas terre in Scakeldana, solutas et quietas ab omnibus pertinentibus ad nos, propter vj solidos quos singulis annis reddent ecclesie nostre tam ipsi quam heredes ipsorum post eos ; necnon unam bovatam terre in Hovingham et duas partes decimarum dominii in elemosinam dedimus et. * Heading : Contra Hugonem de FlamviU super villa de Dalby. 2 Chartul. of Malton, f. 99. ' .Pipe P., 13 Hen. II, i. * P. de Fin., 537. Cf. Guisbro' Chartul, i, 232 n. ' Dodsw. MS, vii, 174, ' Reg. Gray, 55 ; Chartul,, f. 153, n. 4. ' Chartul. of St. Mary's ; Dodsw. ix, f, 63. ' Testa, 363. » sic. 504 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS concessimus eis propter iiij?"' solidos per annum. Et hujus census dimidium reddent ad Pentecosten et dimidium ad festum Sancti Martini, Testibus hhs, Radulfo episcopo, Cuthberto priore de Gis[burna], Hugone et Henrico canonicis de Kyrcaham, Willelmo de Percy, Gerardo et Thoma Sot[avagina] canonicis de Sancto Petro, Stephano et Randulfo capellanis nostris, et Roberto de hospitali et multis aliis, Berenger de Toeny gave to St. Mary's, York, 6 bovates in Scackleton ; Robert de StuteviU I gave i bovate in Hovingham and tithe of his demesne there,* At the Survey J carucate in Scackleton, late of Gamel, was in the king's hands, but it was soc of Berenger de Toeny's manor of Dalby (late Camel's), which had been given to St. Mary's, York, before the Survey was made. 639. Grant by Marmaduke Darel I, for the health of the soul of Aceria his wife and with her consent and that of William and Marmaduke, his sons, to the monks of Rievaulx of land in (North) Holme, on the north side of tbe road from Crosswath to Bowforth. II 80-1 1 90. From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. vii, f, 92, Pd, in Chartul of Rievaulx, n. 297. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Marmaducus Darell salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea con firmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievalhs et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro anima mea et uxoris mee Acerie et pro animabus omnium parentum et heredum meorum, in liberam et perpetuam elemosinam, quandam terram in territorio de Holm, ab aquilonali scilicet parte vie qua itur de Croswad usque Buleford, habentem in longitudine vj perticatas, in latitudine vero juxta caput pontis duas perticatas et dimidiam, et juxta moram duas perticatas et iiij°*' pedes. Concessi etiam illis viam liberam per moram quantum terra mea durat, scihcet usque Coldic, ad averias suas deducendas et reducendas et ad cetera aisiamenta sua ; et ut ipsi monachi firmabunt et reparabunt pontem suam quando eis placuerit et quomodo voluerint. Hanc elemosinam dedi predictis monachis concessu et bona voluntate uxoris mee Acerie et heredum meorum, Willelmi et Marmaduc[i], liberam et quietam ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari. Et ego et heredes mei eam manutenebimus et warantizabimus monachis contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, Willelmo filio Willelmi de Sproxtona, Waltero de Hugetun, Roberto filio Rannulfi de Holm, Henrico Hallie, Ricardo filio Suani de Wellebrun, Ernisio de Holm, Hugone de Crechale, Roberto de Scirgleue, Waltero filio Baldrici de Cotingham, * Cal. Chart. P., iii, 113-4. BIGOD FEE : NORTH HOLME 505 Roberto Malherbe, Wihelmo filio Reinaldi Malpas, Willelmus Crespin, Endorsed: de coutona, et de lx perticatis in holm, holm DE PONTE. WUham de Male Palu proffered .£100 in Yorkshire in 1182 to have the king's protection as his clerk. He also owed .^100 of the old money for his gift.* In 1208 Hugh Barbot released his right to Bernard de Halneby, who had vouched William Darel to warrant, in 2 bovates in North Holme. For this 'William Darel gave to Hugh 2 acres of land in Crakehill (Crechale), one lying near the tillage of Bracanberg, i toft in the town of Crakehill, and 20J. in money,' Marmaduke Darel I was a tenant of the fee of Percy' in II 75, probably in succession to Thomas Darel (living 1 166), as brother and heir, 640, Grant by Bartholomew de Thoreni to the mOnks of Rievaulx, with the consent of William, his son and heir, of 2 acres of land in (North) Holme by Hole Beck, and land near Crosswath for widening the road for their carts, 1180-1190. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS, vii, f. 116. Pd. in Chartul. of Rievaulx, n. 309. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis Bartholomeus de Thoreni salutem. Sciatis me dedisse et hac presenti carta mea con firmasse Deo et ecclesie Sancte Marie Rievalhs et monachis ibidem Deo servientibus, pro salute anime mee et pro salute animarum omnium heredum et parentum meorum, concessu et bona voluntate Willelmi filii et heredis mei, in puram et per petuam elemosinam, duas acras terre mee in territorio de Holm juxta Holebeche ad Nordhalf FuUedeite in Hardenge, liberas, solutas et quietas ab omni terreno servitio et exactione seculari, et habebunt liberum ingressum et egressum ad predictum pratum suum per totum territorium et vUlam de Holm. Preterea dedi eis et confirmavi quandam portionem terre juxta Croswad ad emendandam et dilatandam viam karectis et averiis suis. Ego vero et heredes mei manutenebimus et warantizabimus predictis monachis hanc elemosinam contra omnes homines in perpetuum, Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Atune, Symone de Sproxton, Willelmo de Harum, WiUelmo Salven, Willelmo de Laceles, Gilberto de Thoreni, Roberto pincerna, Willelmo de Rudestein, Ricardo de Perci, Roberto de Furneus. Gilbert de Toringni released his right in 3 carucates in Landmoth to Gilbert Hansard in 1208,* He was amerced in 1193 for withdrawing a plea.' The relationship between Gilbert and Bartholomew, who was a clerk, does not appear, but Gilbert had a son Bartholomew, who in 1219, * Pipe P., 28 Hen, II, 45. ^ Yorks. Fines, n. 366. ' Percy Chartul, 463. * Yorks. Fines, n. 419. ' Pipe P., 5 Ric. I. 506 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS after his father's death, was vouched to warrant by Martin de Malton, sork of Matthew, concerning 2 bovates in Swinton in Ryedale, or a rent of 4s. issuing therefrom,* In lieu of i2d. oi this rent Bartholomew assigned to, Martin i2rfof rent in Kirkby Misperton.' In the same year John Holdbert released to Geoffrey de Thoreny 2 bovates and the onset of a mill situate on certain tofts between Thorpe St. Andrew and Thorpe Maltby, for which Geoffrey released to John 3 bovates and the tofts and crofts in Thorpe St. Andrew of the fee of Holdbert.' In 1231 Bartholomew de Toreny held a 20th part of a fee in Wiganthorpe (Wykintorp) oi Anketill Malore, then. in ward of Stephen de Segrave, who held of Roger Bigod.* William de Thorni gave to Rievaulx 10 bovates in Busby. ' Geoffrey de Toreny gave to Rievaulx the lands and rents which John his nephew, son of Richard de Toreny, had given to him in exchange for Geoffrey's land in Little Busby, namely los. from 2 bovates in Great Broughton, which bovates the monks held, and the rents of 4 more bovates, there ; also i bovate in Little Broughton.' Geoffrey was hving in 1232,' In 1209 Richard de Toreni and Joscia his wife released to William de Tameton the right of Joscia in a third part of i carucate in Tanton,' In 1 23 1 Alan de Rudestan warranted to the prior of Bridlington 2 bovates of land in Rudston, which Geoffrey de Thoregny and Amice his wife, who was niece of Malger de Rudestan, claimed.' 641, Notification by Henry de Lascy as to the boundary between Barnoldswick and his forest of Blackbumshire, as perambulated by him and his men when he delivered Barnoldswick to the monks of the Cistercian order for the erection of an abbey there ; namely by the stream called Blakebroc'" up tbe moor to Gailmers and so directly to Elessagh,^^ across Blacko hill to Oxegill ¦'^ and up OxegUl to the " Pikedlawe," called Alainesete,^^ thence to the ancient ditch between Middop and Coverdale.''* 1147-1154. Chartul, of Kirkstall, f. 54. Pd, in Chartul, n. 268. Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie fihis presentibus et futuris. Henricus de Lac[eio] salutem. Sciatis has esse rectas divisas inter Bernolfwic^* et forestam meam de Blakeburnescira quas ego et homines mei perambulavimus ea die qua tradidi Bernolfwic-'^ cum omnibus appendiciis suis monachis ordinis Cisterciensis ad abbatiam construendam, et predictam Bernolfwic ^^ per has eas dem divisas perpetuo possidendam eisdem monachis assignavi : scilicet per rivum qui vocatur Blakebroc et ita sursum ultra moram in directum usque ad Gailmers et ita in directum usque * Assize R., 1040, m. id. ' ib. ' ib., m. 5. * ib., 1042, m. 18. ' Chartul. of Rievaulx, p. 276. ' Chartul. of Rievaulx, 324. On p. 278 John is described as the nephew of Geoffrey, ' Chartul. of Whitby, n. 175. ' Yorks. Fines, n. 425. ' Assize R., 1042, m. i. *" County brook. ** Mon. Angl, v, 532. *' " Oregill " in Mon. Angl. *' The summit of Burn Moor. ** In Brogden. 15 " Bernolveswic " inthe original ch. formerly in the Hatton Lib. ; Mon. Angl.^ V, 532, n, 4. BIGOD FEE: BARNOLDSWICK 507 ad capud de Elessaghe -^ et ita in transversum montem qui vocatur Blacho[u] et ita usque ad Oxegile ^ et ita per Oxegile ^ sursum usque ad Pikedelawe qui vocatur Alainesete et de Pikedelawe usque ad antiquum fossatum inter Midhop et Colredene, Et ideo, ne inter eosdem monachos et heredes meos possit de eisdem divisis aliqua in posterum oriri contentio, hanc cartam dedi eis in testimonium predicta'Vum divisarum. His testibus,* Ottone de Tilli, Osberto archidiacono, Jordano Foliot, Willelmo elemosinario, Ketel filio Ulberti, GameUo* fratre suo, Ricardo de Clederhou, Johanne coco. In 1330 inquiry was made, upon the complaint of the abbot of Kirkstall, as to the precise locality of woods and pastures from which the abbot had been evicted and deprived of common rights on the ground that the premises lay within the forest of Blackbumshire, This charter was cited in the commission of inquiry and the bounds described as : " by the stream called Blakebrok undefinedly over the moor to Gailmers and thence undefinedly to the head of EUessaghe and thence over the hill called Blackhou and thence to Oxegill and so by Oxegill to Pykedelawe called Aleynesete and from Pykedelawe to the old ditch between Midhop and Colreden." ' The abbot also disputed the right of the foresters of Blackbumshire to claim puture in Barnoldswick, and cited the charter of Henry de Lascy, sometime lord of Blackbumshire, granting " to God and St. Mary and to Alexander, then abbot of Kirkestall, and to the monks there the manor of Bemolveswyk, towards the foundation of the said abbey, to hold in alms free and quit of all customs and worldly services." ' It will be observed from the description of the boundaries that Admergill was included in Barnoldswick, The boundary, after crossing Blacko Hill and the Admergill valley, ascended Oxgill in a north-westerly direction, between Bum Moor on the right and Weethead on the left, to the "law," or hill, with a pike of stones on the summit, then known as "Alainesete."' This was the summit of Burn Moor (1250 feet), and, being an important point in the boundary of the Percy fee in Craven, owed its name, doubtless, to a perambulation personally conducted by Alan de Percy in the time of Henry I. 642. Notification by Hugh (Bigod), earl of Norfolk, to Roger, arch bishop of York, for the healtbiof the soul of Aubreye de L'Isle, his aunt, of his confirmation, at the request of Henry de Lascy, to Alexander, abbot, and the monks of Kirkstall of the land of Barnoldswick with " Elfwinetrop." 1154-1176. Chartul. of Kirkstall, f. 54. Pd. in Chartul, n. 266. Rogero Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo omnibusque sancte matris ecclesie filiis H[ugo] comes Norfulc[hie] salutem. Ego H[ugo] comes Norfulc[hie], pro salute anime mee et Albrede de Insula amite mee et antecessorum meorum, dono et concedo, petitione et concessu H[enrici] de Lac[eio], abbati Alexandro de * "Eleslaghe"; ib. " Clessaghe " in Chartul. ' "Oregile"; Mon. Angl. ' added from the same source. * " Gamelino " ; ib. ' Cal Pal P., 1327-30, p. 559. ' ib., p. 262. 5o8 EARLY YORKSHIRE CHARTERS Kirkestal et monachis ibidem Deo et Sancte Marie ser^vientibus totam terram de Bernolfwic cum Elfwinetrop et omnibus alhs appendiciis suis in puram et perpetuam elemosinam. Quare volo quod iidem monachi libere, quiete ab omnibus terrenis servitiis de me et heredibus meis et omnibus aliis teneant in perpetuum. Hiis testibus, etc. The date of the charter was probably in or near 1155. The place here caUed Elfwinetrop cannot possibly be EUenthorpe in Paythome, within the Percy fee. It is more .probably the ancient name of Bamoldswick Coates. 643. Notification by Henry de Lascy to Henry II that the gift made by Hugh, earl of Norfolk, to the monks of KirkstaU of the land of Barnoldswick has been made at his prayer and with his consent ; and request that the king will confirm this by charter. 1155-1176- Chartul. of Kirkstall, f. 54. Pd. in Chartul, n. 267. Dilecto domino suo H[enrico] regi Angl[orum] ducique Normann[orum] et comiti Andegav[orum] Henricus de Laci suus ubique fidelis salutem et servitium, Notum sit dignitati vestre donationem et concessionem quam H[ugo] comes Nor- fulc[hie] fecit de Bernolfwic monachis meis de Kirk[estal], banc per me et mea petitione et meo concessu dedisse et concessisse, Quare dignitatem vestram humiliter imploro quatinus vestri gratia hoc eis carta vestra pro salute anime vestre et ante cessorum vestrorum confirmare et ratum habere dingnemini. 644. Grant by Gilbert de Aton to Robert son of Robert son of Ckar (?y of I bovate in East Ayton which William son of Ckar held of William the donor's father with a croft and a toft ; to hold for a pound of pepper yearly. 1195-1215. Bodl. Lib., Yorks. ch. n. 116. Sciant omnes tam presentes quam futuri quod ego Gilbertus de Atun concessi, dedi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Roberto filio Roberti filii Ckar et heredibus suis unam bovatam terre in territorio de Atun quam Willelmus filius Ckar tenuit de Willelmo patre meo et de me, cum uno tofto et uno crofto que Johannes bercarius tenuit de Willelmo patre meo et de me ; cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et asiamentis infra villam et extra, excepto bosco meo ; tenendam de me et de heredibus meis libere et quiete ab omni servitio et consuetudine et demanda pertinente ad me et ad heredes meos, faciendo forinsecum servitium quantum pertinet ad unam bovatam terre in eadem vUla ; reddendo mihi annuatim et heredibus meis unam libram piperis ad Natale BIGOD FEE: BARNOLDSWICK, AYTON 509 Domini, Ego vero predictus GUbertus de Atun et heredes mei warantizabimus predicto Roberto et heredibus suis totam pre dictam terram contra omnes homines in perpetuum. Hiis testibus : Johanne fratre domini GUberti de Atun, Johanne filio Willelmi de Atun, Willelmo Buscel, Johanne de Caytun, Hugone filio Hugonis, Radulfo Buscel, Rogero filio Rogeri, Roberto filio Willelmi, Petro de Fribois, Alano filio .Alani, Willelmo filio Roberti de Atun, Thoma filio Ricardi, Alano de Prestun, qui hanc cartam composuit. VII,— AINCURT FEE 645. Quit-claim by John and Hugh, sons of Adam Brun, to the monks of Roche of land of Hitchells (in Bessacar), which Adam their father sometime held of Adam de St. Mary in the territory of Rawmarsh. 1 1 90-1 210. From the original formerly in St, Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. viii, f. 3od. Sciant presentes et futuri quod nos Johannes et Hugo fihi Ade Brun remisimus et quietum clamavimus Deo et Beate Marie et monachis de Rupe, pro salute anime mee et omnium anteces sorum et heredum nostrorum, totum jus et clamium quod habuimus vel habere potuimus in tota terra de Echeles, quam aliquando Adam Brun pater noster tenuit de Ada de Sancta Maria in territorio de Rowmarais, cum homagiis, wardis, releviis, escaetis et cum omnibus aliis profectibus que nobis vel heredibus nostris vel assignatis aliquo modo possint accidere ; ita quod nee nos nee ahquis alius nomine nostro aliquod juris vel damn in dicta terra cum pertinentiis suis in posterum possimus exigere. In cujus rei testimonium huic scripto sigilla nostra apposuimus. Hhs testibus, Roberto de Wath clerico, Hugone de Brom[ton], Thoma de Halg[ton], Ivone de Lindric, Ada de Depeker, Hugone de Wirkesop, et multis aliis. 646, Grant by Alan de Crigleston to Thomas his brother for 14 m. of land which Sibyl his mother held in the town of Wombwell, to hold by doing forinsec service belonging to a 4th part of a knight's fee. 1195-1216. From the original formerly in St. Mary's Tower, York ; Dodsw. MS. ¦viii, f, 30d. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Alanus de Crigleston concessi et dedi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi Thome de Crigleston, fratri meo, pro homagio et servitio suo et pro quatuordecim mareis sterlingorum quas dedit michi pro re cognitione, totam terram meam sine aliquo retenemento quam SibUla mater mea tenuit in villa de Wambewelle ; tenendam illi et heredibus suis, vel cui assignare voluerit, de me et heredibus meis in feudo et hereditate, libere et quiete, plenarie et integre, cum omnibus pertinentiis suis et libertatibus et aysiamentis, in AINCURT FEE: RAWMARSH, WOMBWELL 51I boscho et piano, infra villam et extra, prope et procul, ad pre dictam terram pertinentibus; faciendo inde ipse et heredes sui vel cui Assignaverit michi et heredibus meis pro omni servitio et €xactione forinsecum servitium quantum pertinet ad quartam partem unius militis. Et ego et heredes mei warantizabimus predictam terram predicto Thome et heredibus suis vel cui assignaverit contra omnes homines. Hiis testibus, Adam de Sancta Maria, Johanne de Birkine, Jordano de Sancta Maria, Ricardo de Sancta Maria, Henrico de Novo March[ato], Roberto Walensi, Willelmo Gramaire, Willelmo de Nottun, Gileberto de Nottun, Roberto de Sandala,^ Johanne de Scelton, Thoma de Horbyre, Ricardo de Farburn, et aliis pluribus. At the Survey Walter de Aincurt had Stori's manor of 3^ carucates in Wombwell, Roger de Busli had Chetelber's manor of 14 bovates, and Tor Co. at Paul's Work, Edinburgh YALE UNIVERSI! '^b EAm i^':».Jt '.W %f- r/i:-".'-," t-y. »¦<»"¦ "-,. • ae.-. %.p,< J5«t C -" K-y ,^,,.-.., ^'fl^^'V-' c^TP"- -jev>.- .'¦-,¦>¦"'-:•