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CALENDAR

OF

CHARTERS AND DOCUMENTS

relating to the

ABBEY OF ROBERTSBRIDGE

CO: SUSSEX

PRESERVED AT PENSHURST

AMONG THE MUNIMENTS OF

LORD DE LISLE and DUDLEY

1873

CALENDAR

OF

CHARTERS AND DOCUMENTS

RELATING TO THE

ABBEY OF ROBERTSBRIDGE

CO: SUSSEX

PRESERVED AT PENSHURST

AMONG THE MUNIMENTS OF

LORD DE LISLE and DUDLEY

1873

LONDON: PRINTED BV
SPOTTrSWOODH AND CO., NEW-STREET SQUARE
AND PARLIAME.NT STREET

The Documents bearing the following numbers are tied or otherwise
fastened together. 4 and 5, 21 and 22, 26-28, 62-68, 77-80, 82-85,
89-92, 111-114, 130 and 131, 132 and 133, 137-144) i47-i5°> iS5 and
156, 172 and 173, 184 and 185, 195 and 196, 215-218, 237-240, 266-
270, 272-277, 295 and 296, 306-310, 364-367, 375 and 376, 390 and
391-

CALENDAR

I Daniel de Crevecuer to Alfred de St: Martin.
Gift of the sendee due from Emma de Pirefeld in respect of the
land which she held of him in the Rape of Hastings ; the same
to be held of the donor and his heirs in fee ; consideration money,
2 talents. — Witnesses: J: Earl of Ow, Barth^ de Lundresfort,
Walter de Gor:, Ra: Flo:, Norman, Stephen de Legi:.
Seal round, 2 inches. Man brandishing sword and bestriding dragon.
2 Thomas de St: Leger to the Abbey.
Grant of his pasture of Farleghe, as he had it in demesne on the
day when the monks, a,d. i i 76, fined in the sum of half a silver mark
to be paid yearly to him and his heirs at Michaelmas. For this the
monks give him 3 marks, and his wife i talent. — Witnesses: Henry
the Earl, Robert his brother, Alur: de St: Martin, A: the Countess,
Ingelram de Fressenv:, Ralph de Herbervill, Stephen de St: M:,
Sanson de Gestl:, Robert de Wahl:.
Seal gone.
3 Alured de St: Martin to Robert de Waliland
Gift of West Wateleland for his service, and in exchange for his
land of . . . meliege, which Geoffrey de St: Martin had given him
before he possessed land in England (bounds given), and the whole
of Katebroc, and confirmation of 7 acres of his meadow of Hudeham,
lying near the stream called Liminel, opposite a meadow of the
Abbat of Battle ; the whole to be held of donor and his heirs as
freely as said donor holds his demesne of Waliland, by the only
service of i pound of pepper yearly or 6d. — Witnesses: Jona,
B

Prior of the Holy Trinity at Hastings, Walter, Priest of Burgherse,
Alan de Lunef:, Geoffrey de Waliland, Turstian de Lide.
Seal round, 2\ inches. Knight on horse at full speed and brandishing a
sword, with legend. Engraved in Suss. Arch. Coll. viii. 156-
John, son of Ingelram de Northie, to the Monks.
Release of all the land of Worth, which he claimed under the
will of his father, and of the gift of the Earl of Ow his father, quit
of all service save to the Earl. Consideration money to the said
John, 10 marks and 7^. and to Reinger his eldest brother 6 marks
for his confirmation. — Witnesses: Alfred de St: Martin, W: de
Echingeham, Walter de Scoteni, William de Bodiham, Sanson
de Gestl:, Ralph de Peplesham, John de Gill:, Alan de Lundref:,
Robert de Wal:.
Seal gone,
Renger de Northie and the Abbey.
Confirmation for himself and heirs of the sale of Worth by his
brother John ; receipt for 6 marks ; reservation of 100 loads of
wood for his fire and timber for his houses, to be taken only with
the assent of the monks who live there, and right of admission for
himself, his wife and sons to the society of their house. — Witnesses :
H. Earl of Ow, A. de St: Martin, A: Comitissa, Sanson de Gestl:,
William de St. Martin, Robert de Walil:, John de Gill: .
i5ifa/gone.
Gerv: de Osp; to William de St: Martin.
Gift for his homage and service of the whole land of Madresham,
as a quarter of a knight's fee, and of all his land held of Robert
Borne and his heirs, viz: Smalewde ; but as to this latter, subject
to the payment of 12^. to Robert Borne and his heirs, 2d.
yearly to the Donor at Oschedenne, and scutage to the King of
zd. in the mark. — Witnesses : Sanson de Gestelinge, Stephen de
St. Martin, Ralph de Elmestede, William Pefforier, Hacman de
Hereffectsham, Helias de Passelea, Adam Nieha:, Osbert de Am-
tune, Horm: de Ledes, Hugh Wastru, Robert del Broc, Richard de
Lega, Hugh de Kechenore, Ralph Clerk of Essex.
Seal gone.

7 B: Abbat of Cisteaux, and P: Abbat of Clairvaux, to
Henry, Earl of Ow.
Letter conferring on the Earl, and on the soul of his mother, the
fomidress, all the benefits of the Order, in consideration of his
affection for the house of Robertsbride, as reported to them by
Dyonisius, its Abbat, and of his gift to it of the prebend of
Hastings. Seal Tound, i| inches. An upright robed figure with legend. The second
seal is gone.
8 Henry, Earl of Ow, to Alan Venator.
Grant, in consideration of his service, and at the request of Lord
Alured de St: Martin, of all the lands of Henry Justitor, who had
been hung, and all the rents and issues and 'jd. yearly rent due
from Roger ; the same to be held of the Abbey of Robertsbridge,
by the service of i pound of pepper yearly. — Witnesses : Ralph de
Alpeg:, John de Pikeney, Walter de Focarmont, William de St:
Martin, Ren; de Petravill, Thomas de Lumello, Geffrey de Bello-
sapo, Enq: de Estrivement.
Seal round, 2^ inches. Knight on horse at full speed, with shield on his left
arm and his right hand brandishing a sword. Legend, ' Sigillum Henrici
Comitis Augi.'
9 Walter de Scoteny to the Abbey.
Confirmation of the land bought by the house, in his fee, of
Gillebert son of Gencelin, viz : the land of Wrthe ; free of all
service save to the Lords. — Witnesses: Alured de St: M:, William
de Eccingeham, Sanson de Gestling, Stephen de St: M:, Alan de
Lundresford, Adam de Basoches, Robert de Waliland.
Seal round, 2^ inches. Knight on horse with sword and shield. Legend,
'Sigillum Walteri de Scoteni.'
IO Walter de St: Martin to the Abbey.
Confirmation in frankalmoign of the whole fee of Waliland which
Alured de St: Martin took in exchange from Geoffrey, father of the
said Walter, for the land which the said Alured held of Geoffrey in

Normandy, free of all service save to the King and Earl. — Wit
nesses: Alured de St: M:, Ralph de Apelg:, Wermud de Luviscap,
William de Pierecurt, Renald de Pierevile, Sanson de Gestl:, Alan
de Lundreford.
Seal round, 2\ inches, perfect. Knight on horse, with sword and shield,
galloping at full speed. Legend ....
TI Rainald de Meiniers and Matilda, his Wife, with the
consent of Ingelram de Fressenvile, to the Abbey.
Confirmation in frankalmoign of the whole tenement of Fodi-
lande, with the land of Wicham and Pokelesh: and Todehurst and
Bisopland, and all the land and tenement which he held in the Rape
of Hastings of the E: of Ow, which Ingelr: de Fressenvil gave in
marriage with his daughter Matilda, over and above the fee of Ore ;
free of all services save to the King and Earl. And because this
land came to him through his wife, he has given her ;^i2 of Anjou
rent out of his mill at Meiniers, and she has quitclaimed to him all
her land in England. In the event of no heirs by him, the said
;^i2 to remain to the heirs of Inglr: de Fressenvil. For this con
cession the Abbey pays ;^i2o. — Witnesses: Alu: de St: Martin,
Walter Borne, Ralph Dapelg: , WilHam de Pierecurt, Roger de Main:,
Geoffrey de Baus, Simon de Gloc :, Anscier de Fressenvile, Reinald
de Pierevale.
Three Seals : —
I. Round, 2|^ inches. Knighton horse, with legend 'Sigillum Re . . .
de . . . neriis.'
ii. Oval, l| inches. A grotesque figure holding, apparently, a child in
swaddling clothes. Legend, 'Sigill;M. . . . de Fressenevilla.'
3. Round, 2j inches. Knight on horse.
1 2 Walter de Scotiniis to the Abbey.
Confirmation of all agreements made by the monks with Reginald
de Mainers and Matilda his wife, and Engelran de Fressenvill, as
to purchases and gifts of lands of his tenement. Also of one fourth
of Setelescumbe, which they bought of Gilebert, son of Gencelin, and
3 virgates of land in Hodleie belonging to the fee of his lorica of
Haslerse. The monks to perform the services, as other free tenants,
proportional to the quantity of their lands, except when they shall

shew quittance by charter of the King and Ea.rl. — Witnesses : Hugh
de Lundresford, William de Bodiham, John de Gestl:, Ralph le
Borne, Robert de Waliland.
Seal round, 2 inches. (Not the same as No. g.) Knight on horse with
helmet and shield, on the latter perhaps an heraldic charge. Legend,
' Sigillum Walteri de Scoteni.'
^3 Henry, Earl of Ow, to the Abbey.
Confirmation of the whole fee of Fodilande, which the monks pur
chased of Regin: de Meineriis and Matilda, his wife, and of Engerh;
de Fressenvill ; reserving the services due to himself and his heirs.
Witnesses: Alur: de St: Mart:, Robert de Hast:, John de Pinken:,
Robert de Claivill:, Walter de Fulc:, William de St: Mart:, Fulc: de
Keisneto. Seal round (imperfect), 2^ inches. Knight on horse with sword and shield,
the latter charged with a bordure indented. Legend, ' . . . Comitis
A. . . .'
1 4 Stephen de Cnelle to the Abbey.
Grant of all the land he had in the morass below Eusres, being
of his fee of Cnelle, excepting one marsh previously inclosed by
Samson de Gestling: subject to the yearly payment of 2 gold coins
for all services. The monks to inclose and keep up embankment.
Consideration money, 3 marks. — Witnesses: Alured de St: Martin,
Samson de Gestl:, Robert, his son, Alan de Lunesfod, Michael de
Muntes, Hugh Clerk.
Seal round, ij- inches. An Eagle reguard. pruning his wing. Legend,
'Sigill: Stephi de Chnell.'
1 5 Robert de Weliland to the Abbey.
Grant for the health of the soul of himself, his ancestors, and
Alured de St: Martin, of all his land of Bremlesford, with the rents
and villains as he held it of said Alured ; of all his land lying
between the great flete and ' le fodre ' near the acre which Alured
de St: Martin gave the house, and all the field near Ruele, formerly
belonging to William the Canon. — Witnesses: Alured de St. M:,
Alan de Lundresf:, Stephen de St: M:, William de St: M:.
Seal round, 2 inches. An eagle rising. Legend, ' Sigill : Robert! de
Waliland. '

1 6 Roger de Swokenerse, son of William de St: Leger, to
the Abbey.
Confirmation in fee of all the land which belongs to his fee of
Swokenerse, in the moor below Rie, lying between the land of Rob:
de Crevequer and Winchelese, and between the land of the Arch
bishop and that which the monks have in the fee of Farleghe,
subject to the yearly rent of 5^'. Consideration money, 20^. — Wit-
nesses : PAured. de St: M:, John de Gestl:, Robert de Gestl:, William
de Hast:, William de Bodih:, Ralph le Borne, John de Gelling,
Robert de Wahl:.
Seal (detached) round, ij inches. A bird standing on a hand extended ; in
chief a smaller bird, volant, descending. Legend, ' Sigill : Rogeri de
S vorenerse. '
17 Roger de Swokenerse, son of William de St: Leger, to
the Monks.
This a duplicate of No. 16. Seal and witnesses the same.
18 William de Bodiham to the Abbey.
Grant in frankalmoign of 2 acres out of the meadow called
Beruet, next the 2 acres he had given to the Canons of Cumbwell.
Witnesses: J: prior of Hastings; Elw: dean of Hyenh:, Ralph
Borne, Robert de Walil:, Richard de WaUl:.
Seal round, 1% inches. Knight on horse galloping, with sword and shield.
Legend, ' Sigillum Willelmi de Bodiham. '
19 Alan Pollart to the Abbey.
Grant of 2 virgates of land in Eggingethone, being of the fee of
Croteslegh and of the liberty of Hastings, and bought by him of
Eustace de Burna for 40J.: to be held quit of all service, save the
payment of 30^. when the free men who hold of the fee of Crotes
legh pay their rents. Consideration money, 5 silver marks, and
to grantor's wife 2 gold coins. — Wittiesses: Alured de St: Martin,
Ralph le Borne, William de Bodiham, Hugh de Lunesford, Robert
de Walil:, Alan de Lunesford, Walter clerk of Burgh.
Seal oval, 1 inch. A gem and legend.

20 Alan Pollard to the Abbey.
Confirmation of all the lands, rents, and acquisitions which he
once had in the Rape of Hastings, viz: in Robertsbridge and
Bissopesland, which he sold to Alured de St. Martin for 9 marks,
and which the said Alured gave in frankalmoign to the Abbey.
Also of the land of Eggingeth: which he had bought of Eustace
de Burne for 6oj-., and sold to the Abbey for 5 marks and 2 gold
coins to his wife Albedra ; and the land of Blakebroc held of
John Haring: which he had sold to the Abbey for 2 marks, and
as a settlement of all claims and demands. Consideration money,
20s. — Witnesses: Ralph le Borne, Robert de Hoch:, John de
North:, Michael de Munt:, Robert de Wahl:, Richard Niger, Philip
his brother, Geoffrey Cocus, Malger Palm: .
Seal oval, a fragment. A gem with legend.
21 William de Hastings to the Abbey.
Confirmation of the land of Blakebroke of his fee, the gift of
Alan Pollart, and which Alan held of John Haring : free of all
service. Also 2 acres out of the donor's meadow at Heltuneshath:
which his father gave them in frankalmoign. Witnesses: Alured
de St: M:, Ralph le Borne, William de Bodih:, Hugh de Lund:,
Robert de Walil:, John de Gill:.
Seal round, i\ inch. A four-footed animal statant, with legend.
2 2 William de Hastings to the Abbey.
This document is a duplicate of No. 21.
23 The Abbat of Robertsbridge and Reginald de Esburne-
I Oct. ham.
1 1 94. Final concord made in the King's Court at Lewes, Saturday next
after the feast of St. Michael, 6 R: I., before Gilbert, Bishop of
Rochester, Osbert Fitzhervei, William de Aubervill, King's Jus
tices, and others, by which Reginald grants the Abbat all the land
of Dudewell, subject to the yearly rent of half a silver mark for
all service save the King's. Consideration money, gs. to Reginald,
and i a mark to Stephen, his son.

24 The Church of St: Mary at Hastings and the Abbey.

"95'

An agreemient, dated 1195, by which the Church at Hastings is
to receive the tithes of all the lands of Fudiland which belong to
the treasury of the said Church, except of those in the occupation
of the monks; and as to the land which Alured de St; Martin held,
viz: lerchneselle and Elham, which belong to the prebend of John
de Calceto, the monks to pay yearly to said John and heirs 6^-.
at Mich^: Also the Church of Hyeste is to receive the tithes of all the
monks' lands appurtenant to it, except of such as are in the monks'
occupation, and from which they take the tithe in accordance with
their privilege. Grant by the Abbey to the Church of Hyerste of
i^ acres of land in Bradewisse. Made in the presence of Seffrid,
the second. Bishop of Chichester, and with his assent, in tlie time of
William, abbat of Robertsbridge, and of Henry de Ow, dean of
St. Mary's, Hastings. — Witnesses : R: abbat of Boxley, and Osbert
and Henry, John, Thomas, canons of the same Church, Peter the
dean, Hugh of Hyerste.
.9m/ oval, 3 inches. B.V.M. seated, holding a model of a church in her
right hand and a slip of lily in hei" left. Legend, ' Sigillum Ecclie See
Marie de Hastiiigis. '

25 The Church of St: Mary, Hastings, and the Abbey.
1195. Agreement, same as No. 24, but without mention of Hyeste.
Made in the time of William, abbat of Robertsbridge, and Henry
of Ow, dean of St: Mary's, Hastings; dated 11 95. — Witnesses:
Robert, abbat of Boxley ; Osbert, canon ; Henry, canon ; Thomas,
canon of the same Church of Hastings ; Peter, the dean ; Justin:;
William de Sorham ; Hugh de Yherst, vicar of said Church of
Hastings. &als : —
I. Oval, 3 inches. B.V.M. seated, holding rtiodel of a chufch in her
right hand and a slip of lily in her left. Legend, ' Sigillum Eccle
.... de ... . gis.'
2. Oval, Ii inches. A priest with pastoral staff standing. Legend,
' Sigil. . . . Abbatis de Ponte Robert!.' Secretum, a hand extended
holding a cross.
This second seal is engraved in Suss. Arch. Coll. viii. 171.

26 H: the Dean and the Chapter of St: Mary's Church,
Hastings, to the Abbey.
Remission of the dispute between John the canon and the
monks, relative to Elhamme, which the said John claimed to belong
to his prebend ; the monks having given said John and his prebend
35 acres of latid in Iringesfeld, of the fee of Waliland, next the
road from Robertsbridge to Hastings, and beside that of Robert
de AVhatlingetune. — Witnesses: Zacharias the priest; Peter, Alw:,
John de Farle, priests ; Robert, Justinian, Peter, Henry, vicars ;
William de Bodiham, Ralph le Borne, Hugh de Lund:, Robert de
Guesth. Seal ovai, 3 inches. Device, B V.M. , seated, holding a model of church
in lier right hand, and a slip of lily in her left. Legend, ' Sigillum Eccle
See Marie de Hastingis.'
27 H: the Dean and the Chapter of St: Mary's, Hastings,
to the Abbey.
Remission of dispute relative to Elhamme, similar to the preced
ing. — Witnesses: Same as in 26, except that John de Farle is called
John de Fale.
Seal of St: Mary's Church, Hastings, the same as No. 26.
28 John de Calceto, Canon of St: Mary's, Hastings, to the
Abbey.
Remission of dispute relative to Elhamme, similar to the pre
ceding. — Witnesses : Alured de St. Martin, Samson de Gesteling,
Michael de Torneham, William de Bodiham, Ralph Strabone, Hugh
de Lundresford, Robert de GesteUng, Ralph de Relesham, Stephen
Haringod, Michael de Muntes, Robert de Waniland.
Seal oi St: Mary's Church, Hastings, the same as No. 26.
29 Robert de Padiham to the Abbey.
Sale of Robert Milo, son of Helewise widow of Padiham, quit of
him and his heirs. — Witnesses : Robert de Lurding:, Reginald de
Hechen:, WiUiam his son, Clem: son of Robert de Lurding:,
Philip de Padiham.
Seal oval, i J inch. A rade quatrefoil. Legend, ' Sigill : Roberti de Padih ;'

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30 Randulf de Hettchdenne to. the Monks.
Confirmation of the grant made them by William fitzBass and
his sons of the marsh held by said William, in the parish of Stane
Moxenell, of his fee of Hectin ; the same to be held of said William
and his heirs, quit of all service to Randulf. — Witnesses : Sanson
de Gest:, Stephen de Werch, Henry canon of Hastings, Robert
de Waliland, Ormer Vigil, Walo de Maih: , Benedict de Hondhelde,
Augustus, clerk of Oxenel.
Matilda, his mother, assents to and approves of this deed.
Seal round, 2j inches. An armed knight on horse riding to the dexter, and
holding a penon charged with a saltire. Legend, ' Ranulfi de Etindene. '

31 Randulf de Hetchinden to the Monks.
Sale for 100s., on his journey to Jerusalem, of all his right
in the tenement of Croke, in Oxenell, and of Wokele, and all
the tenement of Fugelesbroc, and whatever interest he had in his
tenement of Idenne, and the tenement of Gilbert Cinerarius of
Hecthinden, which is rated as 8 acres of arable, and 4 acres of
meadow, and which Widow Leuiva held; subject to the yearly
payment of 6d. for all service save the King's, viz : 10s. y^d.
in every 20s. scutage, and 7^. id. for marriage when it happens.
The consideration is the discharge of a debt of ^^40 to the
Jews. — Witnesses : Master Firm:, William Cappell:, Hamo parson
of Werehorn, Amfred de Dene, William de Arderne, Ormer Vigil,
Ailmer de Mapelesden, Norman de Mapelesden.
Seal the same as No. 30.

32 Roger de St: Martin and the Monks.
Confirmation of agreements made between them and Rand: de
Echend:, as contained in a cyrograph entered into in the King's
Court, and testified by Randulf 's charter. — Witnesses: John abbat
of Cumbewell, Master Firminus, Amfred de Dene, Ralph le
Borne. &«/ round, 1 1 inch. A plant of some kind. Legend, ' S: Rogeri de Sco:
Mar. ..." Secretum, A bird pnining his wing.

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33 Randulf de Hethindenne to the Monks.
Confirmation of all the tenements, rents, and services they held
of him under charters of his first seal, viz: those comprised in No.
31, and grant out of his demesne of 12 acres of meadow, called
Fuggesbroc mead, and lying in Hethinden; subject to the yearly
payment of 6d. for all service save the King's scutage, viz:
•js. id. in the mark, of which scutage they are to acquit him at the
Court of Maiham. For the innovation of the present seal, and for
his charter, the monks give him los. — Witnesses: Ralph le Borne,
Hugh de Lun:, Wilham de Bodiham, Robert son of Alan, Ormer
le Waite, Gocelin and James his sons, Ralph de Mapellesden,
Norman de Mapellesden, Hubert de Maiham.
Seal oval, 2 inches. A leaf pendent. Legend, 'Sigill: Rand. . . . de
Hethinden. '
34 Randulf de Hetchindenn to the Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign, out of his demesne, of 12 acres of meadow,
called Fuggesbroc mead, to hold in their demesne, or dispose of,
as they like. — Witnesses : Ralph le Borne, Gocelin and James his
sons, Ralph de Mapellesd:, Norman de Mapellesd:, Hubert de
Maiham. &a/ oval, 2^ inches. A leaf pendent. Legend, 'Sigill: Randulf: de He-
thinde.'
35 Randulf de Hethindenne to the Monks.
Authority to pay to Alan son of Henry de Lond: and his heirs
at Maiham, the 6d. yearly rent issuing out of the premises com
prised in charters Nos. 31 and 33. Witnesses: Ralph le Borne,
William de St. Martin, Robert son of Alan, Ormer le Waite,
Gocel: and James his sons, Ralph de Mapellesden, Norman de
Mapellesden, Hubert de Maiham.
Seal the same as to Nos. 33 and 34.
36 Randulf de Hecthindenne to the Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign of all his tenement of Cnocke in Oxenell,
with the brook, and all things thereto appertaining. Witnesses :

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Ralph le Borne, Hugh de Lunesford, William de Bodiham, Robert
son of Alan, Omer le Waite, Gocelin and James his sons, Ralph
de Mapleresden, Norman de Mapleresden.
Seal only a fragment, but apparently the same as to Nos. 33, 34, 35,
37 Roger, son of Wlnoth de Fuggelesbroch, to the Abbey.
Quitclaim of all the land he had or could have in Fuggelesbroch,
excepting half an acre reserved to himself and heirs, and for which
he is to pay an annual rent of id. Sale of 4 acres of meadow in
Fuggelesbroch mead, on which he paid rent to the monks of 5.f.
and lod. yearly, and i hen and eggs. Consideration money, loj-.,
and the monks have acquitted him of a debt of 1 2s. — Witnesses :
Randulf de Hethend:, Gocelin de Mappeled:, James his brother,
Ralph de Mappeled:, William de Covent:, Thomas de Lifsele,
Eailric de Fuggelesbroch.
Seal round, 1^ inch. A kind of star of 8 points, with roundels between
them. Legend, ' S: Rogeri de Fugesbroc'
38 Roger de Fugelesbroch to the Abbey.
Sale of the land and all the field called Bochland, viz: ^^ acres
of land, with the hedge adjacent, for 4s. sterling ; quit of all
service. — Witnesses: Robert de Aubervill, Randulf de Hatchin-
denne, Robert son of Alan, Gocelin son of Ormer Vigil, Warin
de Lefsele, Eldric de Fugelesbroch, William Cor.vintre.
Seal oval, 2 inches. A leaf Legend, ' SigU: Rogeras de Fugesbroc. '
39 R: de Yssoudun, Earl of Ow, to the Monks.
Grant of the dead wood {morbosium) for their uses in his forest
of W  , viz: in le carhine and le boul, and le algneit and lefredne,
and material every year for 5 ploughs, and 5 carts, and 5 harrows ;
also, pasture in every part of his forest for sustenance of their sheep,
and beasts, and hogs ; but they are to pay like other men for hogs
more than one year old ; young pigs and their mothers to be quit.
His bailiffs and foresters not to presume to interfere.  Witnesses :
Hugh de Bois constable of Rochester, Walter de Scot, Gileb: de
Baill:, Ralph de St: Leger, Berth: de Briuch, Geoffrey de St; Leger,

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William de Bodiham, Ralph le Born,, Robert de Gestl:, Hugh de
Lun:. Seal round, 2 J inches. Man on horse with horn slung at his back ; on
horse's shoulder, a label. Le,q;end, ' Sigill : Radulfi de Is. . . n Comitis
de O:.' Reverse, a shield charged with 4 bars, and in chief a label of 8
points. Legend, '. . . 1: Radulfi de Issuduu Comitis de O;'.
40 William de St: Martin and the Monks.
Certificate that he has put in their custody all his lands and rents
in the Rape of Hastings, except the mill of Hastings, viz: Maderes-
ham, Smalewode, and Tunstalle, and the land ' des Eures,' and his
marshes below Eures. Saving the services to his lords, and agree
ments between him and the monks. — Witnesses : Robert abbat of
Boxley, Master Firminus, Anfrid: de Dene, William de Cyrint:,
Stephen de Cnelle, Robert de Waliland, Robert son of Alan.
Seal torn oflF.
41 William de St: Martin to the Abbey.
Grant of i virgate of land at Eures, and land of 26^-. in the
moor below Eures which Bolde and Fugel, Flemings, hold, with
all his right in the tenement and those men ; the Flemings to
pay a yearly rent of 26^. and 26 hens. Also, of 25 acres of
marsh below Eures to the east, next tlie land of Sanson de Gest
ling, which he held of the heirs of Richard de Lega, subject to
the yearly rent of 23^-., of which 10s. are to be paid to the heirs of
Sanson de Gestling, i2j-. 6d. to the heir of Richard de Lega, viz:
his son; and the remainder to grantor and his heirs. — Witnesses:
R: abbat of Boxley, Master Firminus, Amfr: de Dene, William de
Cyrethon, Stephen de Cnelle, Robert de Waliland, Helias Foleth,
Robert son of Alan.
Seal round, 2 inches. Knight on horse with shield and sword. Legend,
' S: Will. . . . Martino.'
42 William de St: Martin to the Abbey.
Grant, in the event of no heir by A: his wife, of all his land of
Madresham, Smalewode, and Tunstalle, but subject to the yearly
payment of ^ a silver mark to whomsoever he shall make his heir,

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for all service save what belongs to the capital lords, viz: to
Robert Crevequer the service of ^ part of a knight's fee ; and to
Ralph le Borne, whenever there shall be scutage, 15^. for every 20s.
and 12^. yearly for all service. — Witnesses: Robert abbat of Boxley,
Master Firminus, Amf: de Dene, William de Cyrinton, Stephen de
Cnelle, Robert de Waliland, Robert son of Alan.
Seal round, 2 inches. Knight on horse with shield and sword. Legend,
' S: Willelmi de Sancto . . ino.'

43 Waleran de Herste to the Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign of all his tenement, being of his fee of
Promhelle, subject to a yearly rent of 6d. in lieu of all service.
Witnesses: R: abbat of Boxley, Master Firm:, Simon de Eching:,
Amfred de Dene, Ralph le Borne, Roigus his brother, WilUam de
Bodiham, Robert de Gestl:, John de Gestl:, Robert de Walil.
Seal round, i| inch. Knight on horse with shield, thereon a bordure.
Legend, 'Sigill: Wal . . . unceaus.'

44 Simon de Wiggeselle to the Monks.
Confirmation of one virgate of land at Eures which William de
St: Martin held of his fee ; to hold of said William and his heirs at
the yearly rent of 5.?. for all service save the king's, viz: 2d. in 20s.
scutage. Consideration money, half a mark. — Witnesses : Ralph le
Born, William de Harem:, William the priest, Hugh de Boxle,
Robert son of Alan, Robert de Walil:.
Seal gone.
45 Symon de Wiggeselle to the Monks,
Grant in frankalmoign of 6 ' ambre' of salt, part of his rent
appurtenant to his fee of Wigselle, in the fee oi 'Leges.— Witnesses :
Amfr: de Denne, Ralph le Borne, Robert de Waliland, Helyas Foletj
Robert son of Alan.
Seal round, i^ inch. A bird reguard; with something in its beak. Legend
' Sigillu; Si  '. s .

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46 R: de Hyssoud:, Earl of Ow, to the Abbey.
Confirmation of all the lands, men, and rents, given in his fee by
Alured de St : Martin, the founder, as testified by his charters, viz :
all the land he held of Geoffrey de St: Martin in the Rape of
Hastings, and all the marsh he had in Winchelese and Cliveshende,
as well of the fee of Ore as of the fee of Ykelesham and of the fee
of Gestling. Confirmation of the land bought by William de St:
Martin in the marsh about le Fodre, and the land itself which is
called le Fodre, which the said William gave in frankalmoign.
Also, of all the land of Farlege bought of Thomas de St: Leger in
fee farm, as testified by his charter, and that bought of Gilebert son
of Gencelin of the fee of Setelescumbe, and all the fee of Fudiland
with its appurtenances bought of Reginald de Maineriis and Matilda
his wife, and of Engelram de Fressenvile, but subject to the service
due thereon to the said earl. Confirmation of Worthe next his
forest, and the land of Cumbe, and the land of Ruwindenne, with
the villeins, rents, and appurtenances. Also of the pasture next
his forest, given by Henry Earl of Ow, and all the land of Sner-
gate, with Snelling and all his tenement, as the said Earl Henry
gave in frankalmoign, and the land bought of John de St: Leger in
the moor below Rie. All the above lands to be held free and quit
of hundred and leets, and all service save what may be due to
others of whom the Abbey holds the lands.
Seal round, 2\ inches. A shield charged with Barry of 1 6 and a label of
5 points in chief. Legend, 'Sigillum Radulfi de Issoldun.'
47 King Richard to the Abbey.
9 Nov. Royal Charter confirming to the monks the lands, tenures, men,
"^^' services, and rents given them by Alured de St: Martin, their
founder, in frankalmoign, as testified by his charters, viz: all the
land he held of Geoffrey de St: Martin and his heirs in the Rape of
Hastings, and all the land they hold of the canons of St: Mary's,
Hastings, and all the marsh and land they hold of the fee of Pette,
as testified by their charters, and all the fee of Fudiland which they
bought of Reginald de Mainers and Matilda his wife, and of Ingel
ram de Fressenvill, and the land of Wicham and of Pokelesh, and
of Beten:, which the said Reginald and Matilda and Ingelram sold
them, together with the land of Hothleg ; and the land of Farleg,
which they bought of Thomas de St: Leger, and the land they

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bought of Gilbert son of Gencelin, of the fee of Setelescumbe, and*
all the salt morass below Eures towards Rie, between the bounds
of S  and the fee of the abbat of Fiscamp, and between the
land of Robert de Crevequer and Winch:, which they bought of
John de St: Leger and Roger de Sokenerse, and the land they
bought of Stephen de Cnelle at Morbregg in the morass, and the
land they hold in the marsh of the fee of Hikelesham and of
Gestehng, and the land of Promhelle and the land of Mapelesdenne
and Cundenn, and the land of Holbemesherse and of Westhenherst,
and the land of Blakebroc, and of Eggingethun, which they bought
of Alan Pollar, and all the land of Snergathe and the pasture
within and without the bank which they have of the gift of Alice
Countess of Ow, and Henry her son Earl of Ow, viz: 70 acres,
including what was bought of William de Curcy, to hold by the
rent of y. a year for all service ; and the land of Werthe, and of
Cumbe, and of Ruindenn, and of Dudewell, and the land they have
in the manor of Helham, of the gift of Henry Earl of Ow ; and the
land they hold of the fee of Randulf de Hetinden ; and all other
their lands, tenements, and possessions for which they have charters.
(Here follow the privileges.) — Witnesses : H : Archbishop of Can
terbury, Master Roger de St: Edmund, archdeacon of Richmond ;
Henry de Castell:, archdeacon of Canterbury; Robert de Harocurd,
Britius Cam:, William fitzAlan. Given by the hand of Master
Roscel, then acting for the Chancellor, at Roche-Andeley, 9 Nov:
10 R: I.
Attached is the great seal of England, of which one-third is gone.
This charter is given (without the privileges) in Dugdale's Monas-
ticon, V. 667.

48 Matilda de Lundresford to the Abbey.
Grant (in her widowhood) of her whole tenement of Henherst
lying next the forest of the Earl of Ow, and over against Blakebroc ;
to hold in frankalmoign, subject to the yearly rent of 6d~Wil
nesses: Stephen le Borne, Laurence de Mundifeld, William de
Sokeneirs, Richard de Glottingeham, Alan of Robertsbridge, Henry
de Tyereseirs, Barth: de Haremere, Hehas Folet.
Seal oval, i inch. A kind of fleur de lys. Legend, ' Sigill; Matill-
. . . ndresf: .

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49 Alured de St: Martin to William de Feme.
Copy grant in fee of the land of Feme, which Elwyn, father
of said ^\'illiam, held ; to hold freely by the yearly rent of s^-
at Michaelmas. Elwyn gives 5 silver marks consideration
money. ,^ J Fitnesses: William de Bodyham, Henry his son, Ran
dulf Strabone, Hugh de Lunsford, Alan de Lunderford, Walter
de Burgahasth.
50 Hugh de Lundresford to the Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign at the dedication of their Church, and
for its dower, one acre out of his meadow of Lundresford, near
the spring in the same meadow towards the south. — J Fitnesses:
Aedmund de Hastings, Richard de Lundresford, Robert son of
Alan, Robert de Burg.
iVa/ oval, li inch. A gem. Legend, 'Sigill; Hugonis de Londresford.'
51 Idonia de Herst to Alured de St: Martin.
1202. Receipt for 6d. sterling rent issuing out of Promhelle, and ren
dered yearly by said Alured at Michaelmas for 13 years since the
Coronation of King Richard. — Witnesses: Sanson de Gestel;,
Robert his son, Hugh de Londrefort, Alan de Londrefort, William
de Bodiahm, Michael de Munta, John de Turre, Walter de
Petravill. Seal oval, 2j inches. A draped female figure standing, holding in her right
hand an ornamental cross, and on her left a bird. Legend, 'Sigillum
Id . . . Herst.'
52 Gilebert de Beningwrth to Hugh of Warewic and his
heirs. Grant of his villein Hugh son of Reginald de Salemundebi and
all his belongings. — M^itnesses : Roger the Chaplain, William de
Billingaie, Geoffrey de Kales, William de Winoebi, Oliver de
Areci, Hugh de Leia, Richard son of Alan, Robert son of Gilebert,
William son of Alured, William de Salemundebi.
Seal round, 2 inches. Knight on horse. Legend, ' Sigillum Gilberti de
Behingwore. ' C

53 A: Abbat of Treport.
Certificate that he has, with consent of the Chapter, granted the
lands of the Abbey in the Rape of Hastings, viz: Papelesham
and Pleiden, to the Abbey of Robertsbridge, as testified by charter.
Seal oval, 2 inches. A priest standing and holding a pastoral staff in his
right hand, and in his left a . . . Legend, ' Sigillu  '•
54 Arthur, Abbat of Treport, to all his men in the Rape of
Hastings. Precept that they are in future to attend and do their services to
the Abbey of Robertsbridge in all things as hitherto to Trcfport ;
the property in them and their tenements having been granted to
Robertsbridge to be held of Treport for ever.
Seal of the Chapter of Treport. Oval, 2\ inches. A priest with pastoral
staff standing. Legend, ' Sigillum  de Treport. '
55 Thomas and Augustin, sons of Geoffrey Mabel, to the
Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign of all their own share as well as that
of Adam their brother, viz: \\ acre, in the marsh of Promhelle
called Spikespich. Covenant to make satisfaction to the said
Adam and to pay the monks \os. if he or his heirs attempt to
upset the deed. — Witnesses: Reginald son of Aug:, Robert
Niger, John Rogers, WiUiam Rogers, William Lanche, William
Long, William Betel, Hugh de Niweham, John his son, Hugh
de Aubervile, Alan de Robertsbridge, Ralph de Feme.
Two Seals : —
I. Round, ij inch. An eagle rising, reguardant. Legend, ' S.
Thome . . . alfridi.'
2. Round, 1 1 inch. A crescent surmounted by an estoille. Legend,
' S. Augustini fill Ga  '.
56 Robert, son of Thomas Niger of Promhelle, to the
Monks.
Grant in fraiikalmoign of all the land he had in the marsh
called Cumers, and in the marsh called Spichespich, in the vill of
Promhelle. — Witnesses : Ralph son of Elyas, Walter le Galp, Regi
nald son of Augustin, Hugh de Niwenham, John Rogers, William

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Rogers, Hugh Pikenot, Thomas son of Geoffrey, Augustin his brother,
David de Walla, Alan de Robertsbridge, Ralph de Feme.
Seal round, i^ inch. A flower of 8 petals. Legend, ' S; Roberti filii
Thome.'
57 Richard Carnifex of Winchelese to the Abbat.
Letter of Attorney directing him to pay yearly to John son of
Roger de Promhell, the ^d. due from the said Richard, in
respect of land he held of him in Promhell, lying between the
Abbey land and that of William son of said John. — Witnesses :
Thomas Niger, Robert his son, Walter Galp, Geoffrey Mabels,
Godfrey de Pette.
Seal round, I inch. A fleur de lys, seeded in form of trefoils. Legend,
'S: Ricardi Camific'
58 Thomas, William, and Augustin, sons of Eilwin de
Promhell, to the Abbey.
Confirmation of sale made by Adam de Promhell their brother,
of a third part of the marsh called Spikespich, in Promhell, for
which the said Adam had made them satisfactory exchange ; the
tenants, Hugh Long, and Boniface son of Etdieth de Winche, to
do their services to the Abbey. — Witnesses : Robert de Dikest: ,
Robert son of Alan, Elias Foleth, Ralph de Feme, Osbert de
Promhell, Thomas Niger his brother, Augustin de Promhell,
William his brother.
Three Seals : —
I. Round, 1 1 inch. A fleur de lys seeded. Legend, ' Sigillm; Tome
fil; lelwini de Pronv . . ' The letters are reversed, and read from
left to right.
2. Round, 2 inches. A bird with one foot raised, and its tail ending in
an heraldic sprig embowed. Legend, ' Sigill; Willi de Pnhell.'
3. Round, 2 inches. A leaf. Legend, ' Sigill: Agustini de Prnele. '
59 WiUiam son of Eilwin of PromheU, to William son of
Wlfwin, William Wither, Richard Stokes, and James
Clerk son of Godfrey.
Notice of transfer to the Abbey of the services hitherto due to
him in respect of their lands, and likewise of the mill.
Seal same as the second seal to No. 58.
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6o [William de Promhell.]
The greater part of this document has been torn away. —
Witnesses : Robert son of Alan, Helyas Folet, Ralph de Feme,
Osbert and Thomas sons of Walter de Promhelle, Thomas son of
Ailwln de Promhelle, Osbert and Roger sons of Robert de
Promhelle. Seal the same as the second seal to No. 58.
61 The Abbey and John de Northie.
Agreement by which the monks give up to John their tenement
in Pleidun, to hold to him and his heirs in fee farm at the yearly
rent of 60s. and 5 ' ambre ' of salt for all service, save to the
King and Earl, and relief: the salt-pan being excepted, which
belonged to the monks before they held the tenement of Pleidun
of the monks of Treport. — Wittiesses : Amf: de Dene, William de
St. Martin, Hugh de Lun:, Ralph le Borne, William de Haremere,
Ingelr: de Manekes:, Robert de Walil:.
Seal oval, i J inch. A priest standing with pastoral staff in his left hand,
and his right raised for benediction. Legend, ' Signum Abbatis de Ponte
Roberti.' Reverse, lozenge shaped, l^ inch. A hand cuffed at the wrist
issuing from the dexter, and holding between the finger and thumb an
ornamental cross. Legend, ' Signum Secreti.'
62 Richard, son of Geoffrey de Waliland, to the Abbey.
Quitclaim of the land called Craneham, as having been a pur-
presture made by his father Geoffrey out of their fee of Waliland.
Grant of the land of Hudiham and his part of Jerkeshell, in ex
change for the land called Cumbe, next Worth, not including
that of the turner. A yearly rent of 5^-. reserved to himself and
his heirs. — Witnesses: Symon de Eching:, William and Henry his
brothers, Symon de Sumeri, Hugh de Lund:, William Gulafre,
Thomas de Essetes, William de Harmere, Richard de Tirdesherse,
Robert son of Alan, Ralph de Feme.
&<z/ round, 1 1 inch. A quatrefoil. Legend, 'Sigill.. . . ardi de Walilande. '
63 Richard de Waliland to the Monks.
1 3 Dec. Receipt, dated St. Lucy's day next after the death of Symon,
^^°'^' Bishop of Chichester, for 30 marks in respect of the concord con-

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cerning Hudiham and other lands in their tenement. — I Fitnesses .
J: abbat of Otteham ; J: prior of Robertsbridge, Robert son of
Alan, Humfrey de Ulescumbe, Robert the monk.
Seal gone.
64 Richard de Hudiham, son of Geoffrey de Waliland, to
the Monks.
Acknowledgment that the land called Cranham belongs to the
monks, and that he has sold them all the land of Hudiham, and
the land which belonged to him in Jereneshell, to be held of him
and his heirs, at the yearly rent of 5^-. for all service. The
monks have given him 40 marks sterling, and by way of exchange
the whole of Cumbe, next Werthe, except what the turner holds. —
Witnesses : J : abbat of Otteham, William de Bodiham, Robert de
Glotingeham, Adam de Hocham, William de Haremere, Richard
de Tiresherse, Robert son of Alan, Elyas Folet, Ralph de
Feme. Seal round, ij inch. A quatrefoil. Legend, ' Sigill; . . . ardi de Wali
lande.'
65 Richard de Hudiam, son of Geoffrey de Waliland, to
the Monks.
A similar document to No. 64, with a similar seal, and having
the same witnesses, except that the name of Ralph de Feme is
omitted.
66 Richard de Waliland to the Monks.
Request that out of the 5^. yearly rent they owe him they will
pay 1 2d. yearly to the Canons of Otteham.
Seal the same as to Nos. 62 and 64.
67 Richard, son of Geoffrey de Waliland, to the Monks.
Sale and quitclaim for 40^-. sterling, of the 4s. yearly rent
paid by them in respect of the land of Hudiham. — Witnesses :

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Symon de Eching;, William his brother, Hugh de Lund:, William
de Haremere, Robert son of Alan, Helyas Folet, Ralph de Feme.
Seal round, I i inch. A quatrefoil. Legend, ' Sigill: Ricardi de Waliland. '

68 Richard de Waliland to the Monks.
Receipt for 30^-. sterling upon his Charters of the land of Bere-
wic, and upon Cumbe held by him of the monks ; to be repaid
at Michaelmas, the second after the interdict in England (12 10).
In default of payment the monks to deal with the charters and
pledged land as they please.
Seal the same as to No. 67.

69 Heuchart, widow of John de St: Leger, to the Monks.
Quitclaim (during widowhood) of her dower out of the fee of
Farley for which she had impleaded them by King's writ in the
county of Sussex. Consideration money 3-^ silver marks. —
Witnesses . Laurence de Mundifeld, Henry Pedun, William de
Farley, Ralph son of Helias, Alan son of Robert, Godfrey de
Pette, Gilbert de Stanling, Stephen Pratte.
Seal round, ij inch. 2 stars in pale above a crescent. Legend, 'S;
Hudeard de S; Leodegari.'

70 Bartholomew Cumin to the Abbey.
Grant in fee of land formerly Ailiner Leving's, since of Reginald
- his son, together with said Reginald and his belongings. Also of
his part of Bradewillhe with 3 parcels of land adjacent, and the
grove above Watlingetun stream, with } of an acre in Comerebrok,
and the land of La Felde out of which Wlstan de la Felde ren
dered yearly 4d. : to hold freely, subject to a yearly rent of 4^. and
the service due to King and Earl, viz., u^d. in the mark, scutage,
and 4d. each term for Castle guard. Consideration money i silver
mark. Witnesses : William de Bodiham, Ralph le Borne, Robert
son of Alan, Helyas Folet, Ralph de Feme, Symon his brother.
Seal round, ij inch. A lion ramp;. Legend, ' Sigill; Bartholomei de
Coovini. '

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71 Bartholomew Cumin to the Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign of all his land of Popenhodhe, with the
grove of his demesne lying between the villenage of Lefford and
Le Leghe, together with the little field called Holefelde, and the
grove and land lying next the house which was Coterel's, and
all other parcels which were of his demesne, and which came to
him as his fourth share in the fee of Watlingethon, wherever they
lie, as far as Watlingethon stream, with i acre of meadow beyond
it to the east. — Witnesses : William de Bodiham, Ralph le Born,
Henry de 'Watlingethon, Robert son of Alan, Richard de Walil:.
Elias Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
Seal gone.
72 Helyas de Beche, chaplain of Dalinton, to the Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign of 3 acres of meadow of the free
marriage of his mother, lying next the meadow of Reginald de
Hetchene his uncle towards Bodiam bridge. ¦ — Witnesses : Simon
de Sumeri, Laurence de Mundifeld, Alan son of Robert of
Robertsbridge, Helyas Folet, Manasser de Herst, Ralph de Feme,
Simon his brother.
&a/ round, I J inch. A buck's head. Legend, ' Secretum de Dalinton.'
73 Oger Daneys de Becche to the Monks.
Confirmation in frankalmoign of 2 acres of land lying next the
meadow of Reginald de Echene his uncle, towards Bodiam Bridge,
and which his brother Helyas, chaplain of Dalinton, gave them by
charter. — Witnesses: Simon de Sumeri, Laurence de Mundifeld,
Alan son of Robert de Robertsbridge, Helyas Folet, Manasser
de Herst, Ralph de Feme, Simon his brother.
Seal round, 14 inch. A kind of fleur de lys. Legend, ' Sigill: Ogeri Le
Daneis. '
74 Robert de Glotingeham to the Abbey.
Grant in frankalmoign of all the meadow called Pukewisse
lying between Chopewisse and the meadow which Walter Chalemay
holds of the tenement of Vok.eiesheKe. — Witfiesses ¦ Alan of

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Robertsbridge, Helyas Foleth, Philip de Padiham, Maneser de
Herst, Ralph de Feme, Simon his brother.
i-m/ round, I i inch. A cinquefoil. Legend, ' Sigil: Roberti de Gloti. . .'
75 Robert de Glotingeham to the Monks.
Confirmation of the land and alms which Bartholomew Cumin
gave them in frankalmoign. — ^z/'/z^i-j-if.r .• Bartholomew Cumin,
Robert de Lunesford, Robert de WaUl:, Walter de Elmestede,
Richard de Boxlie.
Seal round, l\ inch. An eagle reguard; pruning his wing. Legend, ' Sigill:
Roberti de Glotin. . .'
76 John of Ow, son of John, Earl of Ow, to the Monks.
'i2or Confirmation in frankalmoign for the souls of his father and
mother and Henry, Earl of Ow, his brother, of their tenements,
liberties, and customs in his fee in the Rape of Hastings, as testi
fied by their charters, viz: Worthe, Blakebroc, Cumbe, and
Rumdenn next the forest of Worthe ; and all the pasture next the
same forest, extending from Worthe to BridKng, and to the park of
Nedrefeld, and to Mannesbroc and by the stream where three roads
meet towards Blakesbroc ; and the dead wood in the forest of
Worthe for their uses. And Westbenheste and Holbemesherst, and
Fudiland, and Wicham, and Pokelesherse, and Todeherste, and
Curtinghope, and the land of Wode, and of Betenerse, and of
Hochlege, and that which William, the clerk, held, and that of
Dudewell. And the fee of Waliland with its salt, and the salt of
the gift of Hugh de Lunesford ; and the land they hold of St:
Mary's Church, Hastings, and the land of Pleidenne and of
Peplesham, and that which they hold of William de St: Martin
and Gilbert de Pette, and the land of Eggingheton and of Blake
broke, and the meadow next Heliorwrthe, and the land they have
of the gift of Bartholomew Cumin, and those they hold of the fees
of Lega, Sokenners, Cnelle, Setelescumbe, Farlege, Ykelesham, and
Kattesfeld, and the land of Promhelle, and the land they hold of
the fee of Ytenton, and the land of Heseldenne, and the tenement
of Dalinton. Confirmation of the gifts, liberties, and free customs
granted them by Henry, Earl of Ow, Ids brother, excepting the
Church of Burgh and the prebend of Hastings. Freedom from

leets, hundred, and halimote, and from all aids, taillages, scutages,
&c. — J Fitnesses: H: Archbp: of Canterbury, William Bp: of
London, John Bp: of Norwich, Gilb: Bp: of Rochester, Savaric
Bp: of Wells, William Earl of Arandel, Earl Davi, Ralph Arden,
Hugh de Aubervill, Robert his brother, William de Cyreton, Amfr:
de Dene, Richard de Gosfeld, Hugh de Lunesford.
Seal round, a fragment only. A knight on horse, with sword and shield.
Legend, '  ¦ Augo.' Reverse, a hare, with legend.
77 Juliana de Drichnesell to the Abbey.
Sale of 2- virgates of land in the parish of Hiham next Newenden
in satisfaction of a debt of 4o.f., and for a further sum of 20^. —
JFitnesses: William de Harem:, Robert de Wariland, Richard
de Walil:, Robert son of Alan, William de Middeland.
Seal round, 2 inches. Four blank shields in point. Legend, ' Sign: Juliane
de DricneselL'
78 Ralph de Turtellescumbe, Juliana de Dricteshelle, and
Theobald de TurteUescumbe, to the Abbey.
Confirmation of sale of 2 virgates of land in North Hyham for
40^-. and 20s. — Witnesses: William de Harem:, Robert de Wali
land, Richard de Waliland, Robert son of Alan, William Mide-
land. Three Seals : —
I. Round, 2 inches. A fleur de lys seeded. Legend, ' Sigill: Radulfi
de Turtlescumbe. '
2. The same as to No. 77.
3. Round, 2 inches. A large leaf Legend, ' SigU : Tebaldi de Turtles
cumbe. '
79 Theobald, son of Ralph de Turdlescumbe, to the Abbey.
Confirmation of sale, by his mother Juliana, for 6oj-., of 2
virgates of land in Nordhyam. Consideration money \ a silver
mark. — Witnesses : William de Harem:, Robert de Ward:, Richard
de Wahl:, Robert son of Alan, William de Middeland.
Seal round, 2 inches. A large leaf. Legend, ' SigU: Tebaldi de Turtles
cumbe. '

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8o Philip de Padiham and Matilda his wife to the Abbey.
Confirmation of sale by Juliana de Drictnesell, widow of Simon
de Padiham, to the Abbey, of 2 virgates of land in the parish of
Nordhyam, and lying between the church there and the bridge of
Niwendenne. Consideration money ^ a mark. — Witnesses :
Laurence de Mundifeld, William de Haremere, Helyas Foleth,
Alan son of Robert, Ralph de Feme, Symon his brother, Symon
Drui. Seal oval, ij inch. A fish hauriant. Legend, ' Sigill; Phelippi de Padih;'.
8r The Monks of Robertsbridge and Richard de Drichne
selle. Agreement : the monks have given the said Richard all Robert
Little's land and tenement of Worthe in exchange for all his right
in his inheritance, as well that of which he was seized when he
made the agreement with the monks, as all other which seemed of
right to belong ; the same to be subject to the same service as
beloTigs to that he has given up. The monks have given said
Richard, in goods and money, 7 marks, and besides, for term of
his own and wife's life, a certain field adjacent, of 10 acres, and
3 acres of meadow at Robertsbridge next the road between the
smith's house and the meadow of Richard de Ferrege. Richard has
sworn on the Gospels to observe the agreement. — Witnesses:
Robert de Gestl:, John de Gestl:, William de Bodiham, Ralph le
Borne, Robert de Hoch:, Robert de Wahl:, Walter Kin, Adnod de
Middeland. .5"^^/ round, ji inch. A quatrefoU. Legend, ' Sigillum Ricardi de Dry-
neshil. '
82 Philip de Drichneselle, son of Walter de Drichneselle,
to the Monks.
Confirmation of agreements made by the monks with his brother
Richard respecting exchanges and purchases of lands, as testified
by Richard's charters to them. — Witnesses : Hugh de Lun:
Robert Salvage, Robert son of Alan, Robert de Walil:, Elias
Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
Seal oval, if inch. A kind of quatrefoil. Legend, ' Sigill; Philipi de
Drecessele. '

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83 Philip de Drichneselle to the Monks.
Sale of 2 parts of the land he had in Worthe for his necessity,
which he took, as Robert Little {parvus) held it at his death, in ex
change for his inheritance of Drichneselle : the same to be held at the
yearly rent of 4^. for all service. He reserves to himself and his heirs
the third part which lies next the road which leads from the
pasture, and mns down by the house which was Sielmi Tornur's
to Twineham ford. — Witnesses : Hugh de Lun:, Robert Salvage,
Robert de Walil:, Richard de Walil:, Robert de Robertsbridge,
Elias Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
Seal the same as to No. 82.
84 Philip de Drichneselle to the Abbey.
Grant of all the parcel of land he had in Worthe, viz: that
which had been William Little's (parvi), and which he had received
in exchange for his inheritance of Drichnesell; subject to the yearly
rent of 2 pence for all services. — Witnesses : William de Bodiham,
Ralph le Borne, Robert son of Alan, Elias Foleth, Ralph de
Feme.
Seal the same as to No. 82.
85 Philip de DrichneseUe to the Abbey.
Sale of the same premises as in No. 84, to be held at the same
yearly rent for all services. — Witnesses: William de Bodiham,
Ralph le Borne, Robert son of Alan, Elias Foleth, Ralph de
Feme, Simon his brother, Martin de Boxley.
Seal same as to No. 82.
86 WiUiam de Bodiham to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all his brook called Bordesbroc, with
free ingress and egress by the way in front of the house late Ralph
le Borde's, viz: from the meadow, late Alwin de Besingham's, as
far as the Abbey's meadow, and from the meadow beyond the
ditch of the same brook to^zxAs firmam terram as far as Liminel
and the tenement of the monks. Consideration money 20 silver
marks. — Witnesses: Hugh de Lundresford, Ralph le Borne,

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Richard de Tyerdesherse, Barth: de Bodiham, William Gulafre,
Richer his brother, Adam de Occham, Robert son of Alan,
Helyas Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
Seal round, l\ inch. Knight on horse, on his shield a bordure. Legend,
'Sigill; Wil . . . de Bodiliam.'
87 William de Bodiham to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of the same premises as in No. 86, for
the souls of Margaret his wife, and Henry his son.^ Witnesses :
the same as to No. 86, with the omission of Ralph de Feme.
Seal the same as to No. 86.

88 Margaret, widow of Henry de Bodiham, son of William
de Bodiham, to the Abbey.
Quitclaim, during widowhood, for the health of her soul, and
that of Alured de St: Martin her uncle, and Burgunnia her mother,
of all the tenement of Osindenne, which the said Alured the
Founder had given the Abbey in frankalmoign. — Witnesses : Ralph
Borne, Hugh de Lundresford, Simon de Sumeri, Laurence de Mun
difeld, Robert son of Alan, Elyas Folet, Ralph de Pherne.
Seal gone.
89 The Monks and Margaret de Bodiham.
An agreement. The monks have given Margaret, Osindenne,
which Alured de St: Martin gave her in marriage with their consent
out of the hundred solidates of land which John Earl of Ow gave
the said Alured for his service, and he to them, by consent of
Henry Earl of Ow. To hold of the monks subject to the yearly
payment of i pound of pepper and i pound of pure incense for
all service. Margaret has sworn for herself and heirs to observe
\!r\s.— Witnesses : Abbat of Boxley, Master Firminus, William.
chaplain of Werehorn, William de Bodiham, Ralph le Borne,
Stephen de Werehorn, Robert de Waliland.
Seal oval, 2 inches. A fiill length female figure standing, with flowing veil ;
in her right hand a slip of lily. Legend, ' Sigill; Margerie de . . .iam.''

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90 Margaret, widow of Henry de Bodiham, to the Monks.
Surrender (during widowhood) for the soul of Alured de St:
Martin her uncle, and Burgunnia her mother, of all her right in the
the tenement of Osindenne, which had been given the Abbey at
its foundation by the said Alured the Founder in frankalmoign. —
Witnesses: -Wm: de Bodiham her son, John de Calceto, Simon
de Sumeri, Laurence de Mundifeld, Robert son of Alan, Helias
Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
&«/ shghtly oval, I inch. A gem. Legend, ' Sigill: Ma. . .te de Bodiha;'.
9^ Margaret, widow of Henry son of William de Bodiham,
to the Monks.
A surrender similar to No. 90 ; and of the same premises, but
stating that they were given her on her marriage by Alured against
the wish of the monks to whom they had been given at the founda
tion of their Abbey. — Witnesses: William son of Henry de Bodi
ham, John de Calceto canon of Hastings, Simon de Sumeri,
Laurence de Mundifeld, Robert son of Alan, Helias Foleth,
Ralph de Feme.
Seal the same as on No. 90, but with the legend perfect.
92 Margaret, widow of Henry son of WiUiam de Bodiham,
to the Monks.
A surrender similar to No. 90, and with similar seal. • — Witnesses :
William son of Henry de Bodiham, John de Calceto canon of
Hastings, Simon de Sumeri, Laurence de Mundifeld, Walter de
Denne, Robert son of Alan, Helyas Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
93 Alfred de Basokes to Robert de Waliland.
Grant of the land of Grave which Adam father of Robert held
of the grantor; subject to the yearly rent of 5^. for all service.
— Witnesses: Warin chaplain of Watlington, John chaplain of
Setelescumbe, Henry canon of Hastings, Gilibert de Stanling,
Richard de Walilond, Malger Palmer.
Seal round, if inch. A knight on horse with sword and shield ; his coat is
marked lozengy. Legend, ' SigUum Alure . . de Basokes.'

94 Robert de Walilond to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of the fields called Brodehamme and
Elfwiesland with the appurtenances, lying between the great willow
on the road in front of Roger Scoth's house and the end of an old
street, leading from the same road to the water called Bodeselle
over against Wethlingeton, and again from the same willow to the
lake by the way leading from Stapele to Jercneselle. — Witnesses :
Simon de Echingham, William his brother, Hugh de Lun:, Ralph
le Born, William de Haremere, Robert son of Alan, R: de
Feme. &«/ round, 1 1 inch. An eagle rising. Legend, ' Sigill: Robe. . . ilande.'

95 Geoffrey, son of John de St: Leger, to the Monks.
Confirmation of all the land and pasture which they have of the
gift of Thomas de St: Leger his grandfather in Farlegh ; subject
to the yearly payment of ^ a silver mark for all service. —
Witnesses: Robert de Tomeh:, John de Northiam, Ralph le Borne,
Hugh de Lun:, Stephen de Esteburneham, Robert son of Alan,
Helias Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
Seal round, i| inch. A shield fretty and a chief. Legend, ' Sigill: Galfridi
de Sancto Leodegario.' Fine and perfect.

96 [Geoffrey de St: Leger to the Monks.]
This document is a fragment only, and appears to be an agree
ment concerning land belonging to the monks of Battle. No
witnesses names are attached.
Seal fine and perfect, the same as No. 95.
97 Geoffrey de St: Leger to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all his marsh belonging to his fee of
Sokenerse, with the appurtenances in the moor below Rie, which
marsh lies between the land of Robert de Crevequer and Winche
lese, and between the great flete which mns towards Rie, and the
lake of Chene, and between the Archbishop's land, and that which

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they hold of the fee of Farlegh. — Witnesses: Amfr. de Dene,
Ralph de St: Leger, Hugh de Lunesf:, Ralph le Borne, Robert de
Walil:. Seal round, i^ inch. A large bird running with wings elevated. Legend,
' Sigill; Galfridi de Sant Lig:.'
98 William de Burgerse, son of Aubert, to the Monks.
Grant of the land which Eldric had held, and that which William
de la Hamme had held, and that called Mereland extending by
the boundaries {per divisas) of the house of Beuceline to the road
leading from the parson's house to the public street on the North,
and to the stream of water on the West, as far as the house of
Robert Franceis ;_ subject to the yearly payment of i2d. for
all services, save to the King and Earl, viz : id. in the mark
scutage, Ii/. for Justicegeld, and id. for county aid. — Witnesses:
Hugh de Lund:, William de Bodiham, Ralph le Bom, Robert de
Walil:, Harold Rue (in the Earl's Court at Neddrefeld).
Seal round I J inch. A man on horse winding a hom. Legend, ' Sigillum
WiUi filii Alberti de B.'

99 Adeliz, widow of Richard, son of Hugh de Lunesford,
to the Monks.
Release of all her tenement of Holbem: saving only such part as
they out of their liberality had given her for term of her life. —
Witnesses : WiUiam de Bodiham, Ralph le Borne, William de Ore,
Robert son of Alan, Helias Foleth, Ralph de Feme, Walter
Pollard.

Seal oval, l| inch. A kind of quatrefoil. Legend, '. igil ,
Secretum, a gem. Legend, ' . . . et Fulconis de . . .

100 Richard de Watlingethon to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of a parcel of his land lying between his
land of Fudiland and the land of Gilbert de Dunmawe and a piece
of land in Poponhodhe between the land which was once Bar-

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tholomew Cumin's and the rivulet towards Fudiland. — Witjiesses :
William de Bodiham, Ralph le Borne, Stephen his brother,
Robert son of Alan of Robertsbridge, Helias Foleth, , Ralph de
Feme. Seal round, if inch. An eagle pruning his wing. Legend, ' Sigill; Ritevs
de Watlingtun.'

Id Warin de Dunmawe to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of that portion of his land which lies
between their land of Fudiland and that which they have of the
tenement of Watlingethone. — Witnesses: Robert de Glotingeham,
William de Haremere, Robert son of Alan de Lundresford, Alan
son of Robert, Helyas Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
&«/ round, I J inch. A fleur de lys. Legend, ' Sigill: Warini fil: Gilib't;.'
I02 Robert de WaHland to Helyas Folet.
Grant, in marriage with Mabel his daughter, of all his meadow
which he held of Robert le Borne and of Ralph his son ; to be
held of said Robert and his heirs subject to the yearly rent of 15^'.
for all service. — JFitnesses: Hugh de Lunesford, William de
Haremere, Gerald de Lemlesham, Robert son of Alan, Bertin
son of Samson de Gestling, Richard de Waliland, Ralph de Feme.
Seal round, if inch. A bird, perhaps a cock, with wings expanded. Le
gend, 'Sig  nde.'

103 William de Munceus, son of Waleran de Herste, to the
Abbey. Grant, in frankalmoign, of all his tenement in Promhelle which
his father gave him, subject to the only service of 6d. yearly at
Michaelmas. — Wityiesses : Simon de Sumeri, Ohver de Westifeld
Laurence de Mundifeld, Robert de Basoches, Helyas Folet, Alan
son of Robert, Ralph de Feme.
Seal round, 2^ inches. A knight on horse, with helmet and shield ; on the
latter a bend. Legend, ' Sigillum Wilelmi de M. . .'

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I04 Giles, son of Robert de Cumbe, to the Monks.
Confirmation of the land which was Dudeman's, being of the fee
of Lady Albreda 'de veteri Rumenale,' and which Robert and
Emma, the grantor's father and mother, gave them. — Witnesses:
WilUam Giffart, Simon de Sumeri, Laurence de Mundifeld, William
de Haremere, Robert de Basokes, Helyas Foleth, Alan de Roberts-
bridge. Seal round, i| inch. An eagle reguardant displayed. Legend, ' Sigillum
Gerin de Cumbe.'
105 Robert de Sedelescumbe, son of Adam de Basokes, to
the Monks.
Confirmation of all the lands and tenements they hold of his fee
of Sedelescumbe, with the field which lies in front of William le
Bover's house, and extends in the direction of the road of Home
{viam de Home) as far as the rivulet to the east, and in the direction
of Brede as far as the ditch which extends from Stephen le Borne's
land to the house of Hamo of Wrthe ; quit of all services to himself
and heirs. — Witnesses : Simon de Sumeri, Stephen le Borne, Laur
ence de Mundifeld, Helyas Folet, Bartholomew de Haremere,
Ralph de Feme, Alan son of Robert.
Seal round, \\ inch. A fleur dc lys seeded. Legend, ' Sigillum Roberti
Basso.'
106 Ralph fitzHelyas of Winchelsey to the Abbey.
Confirmation of land, lying between land of William Hod and
Godfrey the hermit, now held by Walter le Galp of the Abbe)', and
which the monks bought of (? Roger) Blund and his brother : sub
ject to a reserved yearly rent of gd., in lieu of service to himself
and heirs. — Witnesses : Laurence de Mundif:, Oliver de Westef;,
Thomas Godfrey, WiUiam de Ferlegh, Alan de Lond:, Henry
Mainard, Stephen Andrew, Gervase his brother, Henry Alard,
Stephen and John his brothers, Alan de Robertsbridge, Ralph de
Feme.
Seal lozenge shaped, I inch. A quatrefoil. Legend, ' Sigil: Radulfi Elis.'
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I07 Laurence de Mundefeld to the Monks.
Quit claim of all his right in the land of Pokelesherse, for which
he was wont to render them an annual rent of 2s. — Witnesses:
William de Cirinton, Daniel de Hauckeswelle, William de Mun-
cels, Oliver de Westf:, Walter de Dene, Hehas Folet, Alan de
Lundresford. Seal round, I J inch. A shield ; thereon 2 bendlets, on a chief fretty (or
lozengy), a bar. Legend, ' Sigil: Lauren . . . Mun . . .'.

108 Thomas de Nordhi.
Declaration that he received the seal of Lord William de St.
Martin, his brother, in his sickness ; and lest any one should enter
tain suspicions in consequence, he protests that no improper use
has been made of it, especially against the abbat of Robertsbridge ;
and he has returned it under the seals of the abbat and himself, in
the presence of Lord WiUiam, his brother, and Lord I^aurence de
Mundifeld. Seal torn off.
109 Robert de Clavile to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of aU his tenement of Petelesham, to
the intent that all who hold thereof may do their service to the
monks instead of to him : a reservation as to agreements between
the monks and Michael de Montes. — Witnesses : Master Firminus,
Waher the Jew, William de Perrecurt, Anfred de Dane, Roger de
Perrecurt, Ralph le Borne, Geoffrey de le Meiene.
Seal round, 2\ inches. Knight on horse with shield, on which a chief
indented is visible.' Legend, ' SigUl: Rober  la '
1 10 Albreda de Veteri Rumenello to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign (during her widowhood), for the souls of
her ancestors and of her Lord, WiUiam de (JarpunviU, of 2s
yearly rent issuing out of 20 acres of land in Offbtone, held
by the brothers Alexander, Simon and Clement, sons of Gilbert de
Veteri Rumenello. Alexander for himself and his brothers cove
nanting to make faithful v^ymeni. ~ Witnesses : William de Cireton

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Ralph de Asling:, Henry Gresl:, William Poinant, Luke Sergeant
de Veteri Rumenello, Alexander de Veteri Rumenello, Augustinus
de Promhell, William his brother, Turstan.
^a/oval, Ii inch. A gem. Legend, ' SigiU: Albreede Rumenel.'
1 1 1 Robert de Clavile to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all the tenement of Pedelesham with
the services of those who hold of it, save as to conventions made
between him and Michael de Montes. — Witnesses : Master
Firminus, Walter the Jew, WiUiam de Perrecurt, Anfred de Dane,
Roger de Perrecurt, Ralph le Borne, Geoffrey de Lemeiene.
Seal round, 2^ inches. A knight on horse. Legend, ' SigiU: Roberti de
ClaviUa.'
1 1 2 Michael de Muntes to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of i mark {marcatam) of rent in Pedles-
ham which Robert de Claivill gave him. — Witnesses : R: Abbat of
Boxley, Ralph le Born, William de Bodiham, William Poinant,
Roger de Soken: , Robert son of Alan, Ehas Foleth.
Seal gone.
113 Michael de Muntes to the Monks.
Surrender of all his interest in the land of Pedelesham which he
held of them, and the services of the men. — Witnesses : R: Abbat of.
Boxley, Ralph le Bom, William de Bodiham, W. . . . Poinant, Roger
de Soken:, Robert son of Alan, Elias Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
Seal gone.
1 14 John de Muntes to the Monks.
Recognition that all the land of Pertlingetun which his brother
Michael de Muntes gave him belongs of right to the monks as the
gift of Alured de St. Martin, and quitclaim of all his rights
therein. — Witnesses : Gilebert Barre, Sheriff ; Simon de Sumeri,
Laurence de Mundifeld, Godfrey Walensis, WUliam Bemehus,
Richard de la Gare, Thomas de la Houlte, Alan of Robertsbridge.
Seal round, l| inch A bird pruning his wing. Legend, ' Sigill; Johannis
de Mun . . . '

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115 John de Muntes to the Abbey.
Quitclaim of all the land of Pertlingetun which he admits to be
the right of the Abbey, as testified by the charter of Alured de St.
Martin, and to have been unjustly taken from them by Michael de
Muntes his brother, and acknowledgment of seizin. — Witnesses:
Simon de Sumeri, Laurence de Mundifeld, Gilebert de Stanling,
Henry Pedun: , Helyas Foleth, Alan of Robertsbridge, Ralph de
Feme. Seal round, i:^ inch. An eagle reguard. pruning his wing, with legend.

ii6 WiUiam de Dudewell to the Abbey.
15-18 Quitclaim in fee of all the land of Dudewell of the fee of
Esbumeham, in quittance of a debt of 40 silver marks proved
against him, and which he was adjudged to render for damages
done the Abbey in respect of that land. The Abbey gives him a
lease of it for his life at the yearly rent of los. with a proviso
against cutting or seUing the timber. — Witnesses : The Justices of
the King's Bench, viz: Henry de Puntaudemer, Roger Huschard,
Martin de Patishell, and many others before whom this quitclaim
was made and confirmed.
Seal round, if inch. Apparently a well with water streaming out ; on the
dexter side a thistle (?). Legend, ' Si .... W ... . Duwelle.'
117 Matilda de Meyners, daughter of Ingelram de Freisen-
ville, widow of Reginald de Meyneres, to the
Abbey. Grant, in frankalmoign, for the souls of her father and husband,
of aU the land and tenement of FudUand, being her father's gift to
her in free marriage with her said husband, together with the land
of Wickham, and Pokelesherse, and Todehyrste, and Bisopesland ;
quit of aU service save to the King and Earl. — Witnesses: Richard
abbat of Battle, WiUiam Earl Warenne, Mathew Fitzherbert,
Peter de Scotiniis, William de Ciretun, Geoffrey son of John de
St. Leger, Robert de Bosroart, Helyas Foleth, Alan son of
Robert, Ralph de Feme.
Seal oval, if inch. Device, a female figiu'e standing, holding in her left
hand a staff, headed with a fleur-de-lys. Legend, ' SigiU: Matildis de
Meiniers. '

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1 1° Matilda de Fressenevill, widow of Reginald de Meinieres,
-12 h"3. to her reverend Lords, Lord WUliam Earl Warenn,
and Lord Matthew, Sheriff of Sussex.
Request that they, her dearest Lords, will be witnesses to the
charter she has made to the monks of Robertsbridge of the land of
Fudiland. Seal detached and in fragments.
1 19 John de Passing to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of some land which once belonged to
Robert le Lult: of the fee of Ranulf .... between the bounds
of Michelgrave and the monks' land ; quit of all service save to
the Lords of the fee, viz : to the heirs of Richard de Brom id. and
to Ranulf de . . . . i silver mark. — Witnesses : Godfrey le Waleys,
I^urence de Mundifeld, Geoffrey de Mari, John his brother, Nigel
de Angemere, William de Hechwude, Maufer de la Dune, John
Gyvey, Robert de Hammes, clerk ; John son of Marcellus, John
de la felde, Thomas de Haremere, Alan of Robertsbridge.
Seal round, l\ inch. An eagle reguardant, with wings elevated. Legend,
' S. Johannis de Pasiges.' This document is injured by damp.
1 20 Peter de Scotiniis to the Monks,
Confirmation of agreements between them and Reginald de
Mainers, and Matilda his wife, and Engelram de Fresenvill, and of
purchases of lands and gifts, so far as they belong to his tenement.
Also of ^ part of Setelescumbe, in Worthe, which was Gencelin's,
and 3 virgates of land in Hodley, being of his fee of Haselerse ;
quit of all service save to the King and Earl. — Witnesses : Symon
de Echyngeham, WiUiam his brother, Henry de Scotiniis, Robert
de Setelescumbe, WilUam de Wudeh:, Robert son of Alan, Helyas
Foleth. Seal round, if inch. A shield, charged with 4 billets on a bend, and a
bordure indented. Legend, ' Sigillum Petri de Scotenis. '
121 WiUiam de Abrincis to Simon de Lacford.
Confirmation in fee for his homage and service, of the grant
made him, by Cecily the said WiUiam's mother, of 2o| acres of

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land in the vUl of Suttune, viz: i acre abutting on Wlwineslinke
towards the east in Bogedene, 2 acres lying in the bottom of the
valley in Waletune, i acre at Crokeredie, 4 acres and i rod which
Brixi Shepherd (Bercarius) held, i acre and i rod above Winter-
dune which WiUiam de Hout held, i^ rods for building on, between
the monks' court and the land of Richard de Fristune, and pasture
on the common as much as belongs to half a virgate ; the whole to
be held by the service of ^ part of a knight's fee. — Witnesses :
Thomas de Abrincis, Geoffrey de Esseteford, Lambinus de Essete-
ford, Simon de Abrincis, Geoffrey de Abrincis, Roger Talun,
Geoffrey de Gesteling, Robert de Hucham, Alexander 
Seal round, 2 inches, in fine preservation. Knight on horse at fuU speed,
with sword, helmet, and shield. Legend, ' Sigill: Will: de Averenches.'
122 William, son of Henry de Bodiham, to the Monks.
Confirmation, in frankalmoign, of the land caUed Bordesbroc
which WiUiam his grandfather gave them. — Witnesses: John de
Calceto, William de Penherst, Robert and Reginald his brothers,
Waher de Dene, Richard de Tyresherse, Robert son of Alan,
Helyas Foleth.
Seal round, if inch. A rose of many petals. Legend, ' Sigill: W . . . .
. . . diham.'
1 23 William de Hastinges to the Monks.
Grant of i virgate of land in Sandrege of the fee of Ytentun,
which Malger Serreve held ; to hold of the heirs of Richard de
Ytentun subject to the yearly rent of 2s. for aU service save to
the King and Earl, viz: iid. in the mark, and the rights of the
heir of Ytentun when becomes of age. — Witnesses: Robert de
Hastinges, Robert de WaUlond, John de Tokenton, Robert son ot
Alan, Roger de Raldeslohe, Richard de Walilond.
Seal round, li inch. A shield charged with a fess between 3 lozenges.
Legend, 'SigiU: Gulelmi de Ilastinge.'
124 Robert de Crevequer to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of a ' snappam ' of land lying in the moor
below Eures, between the stream (filum) of water which mns from

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Rie to Morbrigge and the stream caUed Bradeflete, with the foriand
lying between the said streams and the banks, which the said monks
have constmcted on this side the marsh they have inclosed, in the
same moor below Eures. — Witnesses : WiUiam Buchart, William de
Cyret: , Amf: de Tuttesham, Gilbert de Pontun, Girard de Leves-
ham, Stephen de Leges.
Seai round, 2 inches. Knight on horse, with shield charged with 2 fleur de
lys; in front of his shield a heart. Legend, ' Sigillum Roberti de Creve
quer.' On reverse a gem with legend, ' Secretum meum.'

125 Robert de Crevequer to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, for the souls of himself and M. his wife, of
all tlie land which Emma de Pirifeld once held of him and his ances
tors in the Rape of Hastings ; quit of all service. — Witnesses : Wil
liam Buschard, Thomas de Penecester, Nicholas de NormanvUle,
John de Tokinton, Robert de Padiham, Robert son of Alan,
Elyas Foleth.
Seal the same as to No. 124.

1 26 Robert de Crevequer to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, for the souls of himself and M. his wife
of 2^ virgates of land in the parish of Nordhyam which Emma de
Pirefeld once held in the Rape of Hastings ; quit of all service. —
Witnesses: William Buschard, Thomas de Penecestre, Nicholas
NormanvUl, John de Tokinton, Robert de Padiham, Robert son
of Alan, Elyas Foleth.
Seal the same as to No. 124, but without secretum.
1 2 7 Geoffrey de CneUe, son of Stephen de CneUe, to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign of gs. yearly rent out of the land of
'Fwgesha.m. — Witnesses : Robert de Hasting, Stephen le Borne,
Laurence de Mundifeld, William de Kichinore, Robert his brother
of Diedsteme, Robert Basoches of Setelescumbe, Helyas Foleth.
Seal round, i^ inch. A fleur de lys seeded. Legend, ' SigiU; Galfridi de
CneUe.'

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1 2 8 Richard de Molendino and Goddeva his wife to the Abbey.
Acknowledgment of surrender in full court of all their right in
the tenement of JarmeshuU, and promise to pay 40J. by way
of penalty if they or their heirs at the instigation of the devil shall
ever question the tide. For this obligation the monks give J a
silver mark. — Witnesses: Nicholas of London Official of Lewes,
Stephen le Bome, Laurence de Mundefeld, Alan son of Robert
de Ponte, Elyas de Walilande, Ralph de Feme.
&a/ round, I J inch. A fleur de lys. Legend, ' Sigill: Ricardi fil: W. . .'.
129 Robert de Alsceston and Hodierna his wife to Algar de
Baderse. Grant in fee of the land which was Robert Tmth's which he held
of Adam de Cobbeford, and which the said Adam gave in marriage
with Hodierna his sister to the Grantor ; subject to the yearly
rent of 2s. 6d. and the free service due to the King and the
Lords of the soU. This agreement was made with the consent of
WilUam Maufe, capital Lord of the fee. Consideration money i
sUver mark. — Witnesses: William de Caines, William Maufe,
Richard de Etsetes, Andrew de Posingewrth, Robert de Haggin-
gewrth, Simon de Cobbeford, William Frilende.
Seal gone.
1 30 Robert de Alsitone to Milo Malfe.
Grant, on the petition of Hodiema the said Robert's wife, for
his homage and service, of aU the land which Algar le Cmzt held
in the fee of Cobbeford : to hold subject to the yearly payment
of I pound of cumin for aU service, save to the King. Considera
tion, 2 silver marks and a tunic. — Witnesses :^Si\era.n deMonceaus,
WUliam de Monceaus, William de Burton, Robert Chaplain, WUliam
deHolendale, Randulf Brade, Richer de HeUingel, Richard Frit:,
Philip Malfe, Geoffrey de Ferles, Thomas de Burton, Simon de
Cobbeford. .Seal oval, i^ inch. A fleur de lys inverted. Legend, ' Robert de Alsito.'
1 3 1 Robert, .son of Adam, to Mills Maufe.
Grant with the assent and consent of his wife Hodierna of the
same premises as in No. 130, subject to the same yearly payment

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and for the same consideration. — Witnesses : Walrand de Monceas,
WiUiam de Monceas, WiUiam de Burton, Robert Chaplain, William
de Holendale, Randulf Brade, Richer de Hellingelee, Richard
Frit:, PhUip Maufai, Geoffrey de Ferles, Thomas de Burtun, Simon
de Cobefort.
Seal the same as to No. 130.
132 Wimarc, widow of Richard de Waliland, and WiUiam,
19 May, Abbat of Robertsbridge.
1219. Final concord made in the King's court at Lewes, Sunday next
after the feast of the Ascension, 3 H. 3 before B. Bishop of Rochester,
John de Gestling, James Salvage, Henry de Cobeham, Ralph
Tablel, GUbert de Abingewrth, Justices itinerant and others, by
which Wimarc releases all her right of dower out of the free tene
ment of her late husband in Yweherst ; consideration money ^ a
sUver mark.
133 Wimarc, widow of Richard de Waliland, and WiUiam
19 May, Abbat of Robertsbridge.
This document is a duplicate of No. 132.

1219.

134 Adam de Coppeford to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of aU the meadow lying between the
monks' meadow and Milo Maufye's land, and between the land of
Robert de Chyselbergh on the north, and that of the said MUo,
next the stream which mns towards Slochtre ; quit of all service. —
Witnesses : Robert de Glotingeham, Laurence de Mundifeld,
Thomas de Burghtune, Robert de Hoccam, Richard de la Gare,
WUliam de Ferles, Henry de Berch, Osbert de Haremere, Thomas
his brother, Alan of Robertsbridge, Thomas de Holt, William his
brother. Seal gone.
135 Adam de Cobbeford to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of 50 acres in the land of Slochtre lying
to the south as far as the stream (aquam) which runs from Slochtre

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bridge, and stretches away to the west as far as the land of Miles
Malfe, and thence to the east through the middle of Slochtre as
far as the high way ; Slochtre mead and Hebrithesham mead being
excepted. — Witnesses : John Gulafre, Laurence de Mundifeld,
Thomas de Burchtune, Rand: le Brade, William de RicarvUe,
Richard de RicarvUe, Alan of Robertsbridge, Robert Gerot,
WUliam de Ferles, John Giffard, Richard de Ratintune, Thomas de
Holt. Seal i gone, but the same as to No, 140,
1 36 Adam de Cobeford to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of half an acre of meadow, part of that
meadow which is next to Slochtre, and lying next the meadow which
the monks have of him ; quit of all service. If his son Robert
shall exchange his meadow with them for the said half acre, he
promises to consent. — Witnesses : Henry de Prestune, Remiger de
Bosco, Andrew de Michelan, GUbert his son, Gerard le Bret,
Henry de Berch: , Alan of Robertsbridge, Thomas de Holt, WiUiam
his son, Ralph de Feme, Walter Foleth, Gilbert and Thomas his
brothers. Seal gone.
137 Hodierna, widow of Robert de Alsistone, to Milo Mau-
fey. Confirmation, in her free widowhood, of all the land which the
said Robert gave and confirmed to him at her request of the fee of
Cobbeford m. Waldeme, being that which Adam her brother had
given her in marriage : to hold freely of her and her heirs subjfect
to the yearly rent of i pound of cumin for aU service save the
YiXn^s. — Witnesses : Thomas de Burethone, John Gulafre, Nicholas
Hereward, Richard de Richewile, Laurence de Mundefeld, Oliver
de Westefeld, Robert de Feries, Walter de Alfricheston, WiUiam de
Richewile, Robert de Assete, Thomas de Holt, WUliam de Holt.
Seal oval, if inch. A bird. Legend, ' S. Hodierne de Cobbeford."
138 Milo Maufye to Gervase son of Andrew de Winchelese.
Quitclaim, for 24 marks, of all his rights in the land he once
held of Adam de Cobeford in Waldern ; To hold freely of the said

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Adam and his heirs subject to the same services as hitherto. — Wit-
tiesses: WUham de Muncell:, Henry de Prestune, Thomas de Bur-
thun, Herebert de Burgherse, Richard de Gare, Rennger de Bosco,
Henrj' de Birch, WUliam de Sokenesse, Symon de Hydenye, Alan
of Robertsbridge, Thomas de Harmere, Thomas de Holt, William
his son.
Seat round, I J inch. A star of eight points. Legend, ' Sigillum Milonis
Maufe.'
139 Milo Maufye to Gervase son of Andrew de Winchelese.
Grant for 24 marks of all the land he once held of Adam de
Cobeford in Walderne : To hold freely of the said Adam and his
heirs subject to the yearly render to himself and his heirs of i
pound of wax for all service save that due to the said Adam, viz:
15^. a year and that due to the King. — Witnesses: WUham de
Muncell, Henry de Prestun, Thomas de Burthune, Herebert de
Burgherse, Richard de Gare, Rennger de Bosco, Henry de Berch:,
WiUiam de Sokenesse, Symon de Hydenye, Alan of Robertsbridge,
Thomas de Harmere, Thomas de Holt, William his son.
Seal the same as to No. 138.
140 Adam de Cobeford to Gervase son of Andrew de Win
chelese. Confirmation of all the land which MUo Maufye gave him in
Waldeme ; subject to the yearly rent to himself and his heirs of
22^. for all service: the land is to be quit of castleguard, hundred
aid, sheriffs' aid and all other aids, taillages, and customs, save
the King's scutage as much as belongs to the twentieth part of a
knight's fee. — Witnesses : Henry de TTestun: , Anfrid de Feringes,
Thomas de Burtune, Herebert de Burgherse, Richard de Gare,
Richard de Henle, Rennger de Bosco, Symon de Hydenie, Henry
de Berche, Richard de Hangeltun, Richard de Cumbe, Alan of
Robertsbridge, Thomas de Harmere.
Seal round, if inch. A lion rampant. Legend, ' Sigill. Ade de Cobefordi.'
141 Gervase son of Andrew de Winchelese to tlie Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all the land he once held of Milo
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22d. for all service, save the King's scutage, as much as pertains to
the twentieth part of a knight's fee. — Witnesses: Robert de Glotinge
ham, Walter de Burgherse, WUliam his brother, William de Soken
esse, Alan of Robertsbridge, William de Ferlegh, Stephen Andrew,
William Alard, Mathew son of Stephen, Godfrey Poun, Henry
Alard, Henry de Bredurst, WiUiam Franceis.
Seal round, I inch. A crescent and star. Legend, ' S. Gervas: fil: Andr.'
142 Hodierna, widow of Robert de Alsiston, to the Monks.
Confirmation, in her free widowhood, of all the land which
Gervase son of Andrew of Winchesse gave them in frankalmoign,
being that which Adam her brother had given with her in marriage
to the said Robert her husband and which the said Adam also gave
and confirmed to the said monks. To hold of Adam, subject to
the yearly payments to her and her heirs of 22d., quit of all service
save the King's scutage. — Witnesses: Brotiier Thomas de Staveley
Master of the hospital of PaUnges, Thomas de Burtthone, Robert de
Manekesye, Thomas de Bestenowre, Richard de la Gare, Henry de
la Bireche, John Giffard, Alan of Robertsbridge, Thomas de Holt,
William de Holt, Walter Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
&«/ oval, if inch. A bird. Legend, 'S. Hodierne de Cobbeford.'
143 MUo Maufye to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of i pound of wax, which Gervase, son of
Andrew of Winchelese was wont to give him in respect of the land
he held of him in the viU of Walderne, the same to be received by
them at the feast of the assumption of the Blessed Mary, at the light
before the altar where the daily mass of the Blessed Mary is sung. 
Witnesses: WiUiam de Muncell, Henry de Prestune, Thomas de
Burthune, Herebert de Burgherse, Richard de Gare, Renuger de
Bosco, Henry de Birch, WiUiam de Sokenesse, Symon de Hydenye,
Alan of Robertsbridge, Thomas de Harmere, Thomas de Holt,'
WiUiam his son.
Seal the same as to No. 138.
144 Hodierna, widow of Robert de Alsiston, to the Monks.
Quitclaim, in her free widowhood, of i pound of cumin which
MUo Maufey was wont to pay to the said Robert her husband in

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respect of the land he held of him in Walderne of the fee of Cobe
ford. — Witnesses: Thomas de Burethone, Robert de Manekesye,
Thomas de Bestenow, Richard de la Gare, Henry de la Bireche,
John Giffard, Alan of Robertsbridge, Thomas de Holt, WiUiam de
Holt, Thomas de Herst, Walter Foleth, Ralph de Feme.
Seal the same as to No. 142.
145 Adam de Cobeford to the Abbey.
Confirmation of all the land which was once Milo Maufie's, being
of his fee and which Gervase son of Andrew de Winchelese gave
them in frank-almoign, and in respect of which they rendered him
(Adam) i2d. yearly at their grange called Derne ; quit of all service
save the King's scutage as much as belongs to a twentieth part of a
knight's fee. — Witnesses; Henry de Prestune, Robert de Glotinge
ham, Adam his son, Henry de Birche, Alan of Robertsbridge,
Richard Venator, Ralph de Feme, Alan his brother, Thomas de
Houte, William his son, Walter Folet, GUbert his brother.
Seal roxxnd, i| inch. A lion rampant. Legend, 'SigiU. Ade de Cobeford.'
146 Adam de Cobeford to the Monks.
Confirmation of all the land which Gervase son of Andrew de
Wynchelese gave them in frankalmoign, and which the said Gervase
once held of Milo Maufie in Walderne; subject to the yearly pay
ment of 22V/., but quit of castleguard, hundred and sheriff's aid, and
all other aids taiUages and customs, excepting the King's scutage
as much as belongs to the twentieth part of a knight's fee. —
Witnesses : Henry de Prestune, Anfrid de Feringes, Thomas de
Burton, Herbert de Burgherse, Richard de Gare, Richard de Henle,
Remiger de Bosco, Symon de Hydenie, Henry de Berch, Richard
de Hangeltune, Richard de Cumbe, Alan of Robertsbridge,
Thomas de Haremere.
Seal the same as to No. 145.
147 Adam de Cobeford to the Abbey.
Confirmation of all the tenements the monks have of his fee, as
well those they have of him in frankalmoign, viz : a moiety of the
land caUed Sclochter, towards the South, and the field called

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Longewische, as those on which they pay him a rent, viz: the re
maining moiety of Sclochtre towards the north, on which they
pay him a rent of 5^-. and the land which was MUo Maufye's, which
Gervase son of Andrew de Wincheles, gave them in frankalmoign,
and on which they pay the grantor a rent of 22^. ; which rents are
paid yearly at their grange in lieu of all services, save King's
scutage as much as belongs to the twentieth part of a knight's
fee. — Witnesses: Lord Peter prior of MicheUiam, John parson
of Heillesham, Henry de Prestone, William Chaplain of Hothlegh,
Roger Chaplain of Helingelegh, Thomas de Burtune, I-Ienry de
Berch, Hamo de Alfrichestune, Alan of Robertsbridge, Thomas de
Holt, William his son, Hugh de Fristune.
Seal xonxiA, i| inch. A lion rampant. Legend, ' Sigil. Ade de Cobeforde.'
148 Avice, widow of Rikeward de HeUingeleigh, to the Monks.
Quitclaim of one acre of meadow in Haswisse, which she had
received as dower on the death of her husband Rikeward. —
Witnesses : Randulf Brade, William de Norhertun, Alan of Roberts-
bridge, Simon de Grava, Roger de Herste.
Seal ovs.], 1 1 inch. A fleur-de-lys. Legend, ' Sigill. A. . . de Hellgal. .'
149 Richer de HeUingele, son. of Richuard de HeUingele, to
the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of two parts of a meadow in the parish
of Chitingelegh caUed Aswise, viz: 2 acres lying lengthways and to
the west of the third part, between the land of Ralph Brade and
that of Robert de Freendenn. — - Witnesses : Randulf Brade, Richard
de LuUingtun, WUliam de Omblee, Henry de Burch, Hamo de
Friston, Ceroid de Middeltun, Thomas de Holt, Alan of Roberts-
bridge, Elyas Folet, Ralph de Feme, Simon de Feme, Robert
Ceroid. Seal round, I inch. An eagle pruning his wing. Legend, ' S. Richeri de
EUingeleghe. '
150 Richier, son of Rikeward de HeUingeleigh to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all his meadow in Hasswise, being two
ceres of his own inheritance and one acre of the dower of his

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mother Avice, which she had resigned to him jn his court, and
had quitclaimed by charter to the monks. — Witnesses: Randulf
Brade, William de Norhertun, Alan of Robertsbridge, Simon de
Grava, Roger de Herste, PhUip de Herstbrigge, William de Have-
ginorigge. Seal the same as to No. 149.

1 5 1 Adam de Cobeford to the Abbey.
Sale for 22s. of a rent of 2 2d., part of the rent of 5^-., which the
Monks were wont to pay him in respect of the land of Slohtre he
sold them : the residue of the 5^., viz : 3^-. 2d., to continue to be
paid to him at their grange in Derne. — Wititesses : Thomas de
Burton, Robert de Glotingeham, William Chaplain of Hadley,
Henry de Prestune, Henry de Burche, Geraird le Bret, Symon de
Helingeley, Geraird de Hendene, Andrew de Muchelham, John
Frakelan, John de Posingwrthe, Alan of Robertsbridge.
Seal the same as to No. 145.
1 5 2 Adam de Cobeford to the Abbey.
Sale, for loj-. and J a seam of corn, of a yearly rent of 1 2d. which
they were wont to pay him in respect of a tenement they held of him
in Slohtre, so that neither he nor his heirs mil make any claim
either upon Slohtre or the land which was Milo Maufe's, except for
4s. only. — Witnesses: Thomas de Burton, Robert de Manekes,
Thomas de Bestonore, Simon de Ydeney, Henry de Berche,
Richard de Camera, William Grisilun, Thomas de Holt, WiUiam
his son, John Frankeleyn, William Royfer, Symon de Grave.
Seal the same as to No. 145.
153 Adam de Cobeford, to the Abbey.
Sale, for 10s. and \ a seam of corn, of a yearly rent of 12^., part
of a rent of 3^'., they were wont to pay him in respect of a tenement
they held of him in Slohtre, so that in future neither he nor his heirs
will make any claim either upon Slohtre or the land which was Milo
Maufye's, save the King's scutage upon the latter, except for 2s. a year
only. — Witnesses : Robert de Glottingeham, Adam his son, Henry

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de Prestune, Henry de Birch, Alan of Robertsbridge, Richard Vena
tor, Ralph de Feme, Alan his brother, Thomas de Hout, WiUiam
his son, Walter Folet, GUbert his brother.
Seal the same as to No. 145.
154 Adam de Cobbeford to Hugh his son.
Grant, for his homage and sendee, of the grove of Ebrichesham,
with aU the appurtenances, save the road, subject to the yearly rent of
!</. for aU service. — Witnesses: Robert de Glotingham, Adam his
son, Alan of Robertsbridge, John Frankelein, Andrew de Michelam,
John de Posingewurth, WiUiam Roifur, Hugh Chinne, Geoffi-ey de
Runthinton, Ralph de Runthinton, William Turnur, Henry Maufye.
Seal the same as to No. 145.
155 Adam de Cobbeford to the Monks.
Grant of 4s. yearly rent, which his son Robert was wont to pay him
for the land of Eylbrihtesham, and which Ralph de Eylbrihtesham
once held of him : also the homage and service of Ricuard de la Forde,
son of Osmund, with all his tenement and yearly render of 1 2d. to
the monks, and with all other the services he was wont to do him
in respect of that tenement ; also his meadow next Slohtre bridge
and all his right of pasture in Waldeme forest ; together with the
reversion of the land of Eylbrihtesham on the death of his son
Robert, to deal with as they please. — Witnesses: Thomas de
Burtune, Henry de Prestun, Henry de Birche, Robert de Glotinge
ham, William de Sokenasse, John de Posingewerthe, Andrew de
Migelham, Gerard de Handenne, Gerard le Bret, Alan of Roberts-
bridge, Ralph de Feme, Walter Folet.
Seal the same as to No. 145.
156 Hugh, son of Adam de Cobeford, to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all the land of Eylbrihtesham which
Adam his father gave him for his free service, and lying between
the land which was once Mylo Maufye's, towards the south, and the
land which Geoffrey the grantor's brother holds of the Lord of Ronde,
and the land of his brother Robert towards the west, and the gate

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next tire King's highway, leading into the forest. — Witnesses : Henry
de Prestune, Robert de Glotingeham, Adam his son, Henry de
Birche, Alan of Robertsbridge, Richard Venator, Ralph de Feme,
Alan his brotiier, Thomas de Houte, William his son, Walter Folet,
GUbert his brother.
&'«/oval, 1 1 inch. An eagle reguardant pruning his wing. Legend, '. . .
Hugonis de Cobe. ....'.
1 5 7 Robert, son of Adam de Cobbeford, to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of half an acre of meadow, in the meadow
of Slotre. — Witnesses: Henry de BUiche, John de Posingewurthe,
Adam de Cobbeforde, Geoffrey his son, Hugh his son, Andrew de
Micheleham, Peter his son.
Seal round, i^- inch. A fleur-de-lys seeded in form of trefoils. Legend,
'S. Roberti de Cobford.'
158 Robert, son and heir of Adam de Cobeforde, to the
Monks.
Quit claim of all his right in the land of Edbrictesham, which
his father let him occupy fOr his sustenance and then gave to the
monks by his charter ; subject to the yearly payments to his father
and his heirs of 4d. for castleguard of Pevenesel, id. for sheriffs' aid,
for 'hecagium' as much as belongs to so much land, for King's
scutage "j^d. in 20J-., as for a fee of Morton, and hundred silver
2d. — Witnesses: Lord Henry de Prestun, Henry de Birche, John
de Posingwurthe, Robert Livet, Henry Maufie, Andrew de Miche
lam, Andrew de Alehste, WiUiam Royfer, Robert de Bokelie.
Seal the same as to No. 157.
^59 Robert de Cobbeford to the Monks.
Confirmation of all the lands and tenements given them by
Adam his father, viz: all the land of Slohtre lying between the
water which mns from Slohtre bridge and the King's highway
leading from the said bridge to Waldeme forest and the land which
was Milo Maufe's. Also all the land given them by Gervase
Andrews of Winchelese, who bought it of Milo Maufe, and all the
land of Eylbrihtesham together with that part of it and the grove

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there which his brother Hugh gave them ; and the homage and
service of the heirs of Richard de la Forde, son of Osmund,
with all his tenement; subject as to Eylbrihtesham to the yearly
pa}mient to him of 4d. for castleguard of Pevenesel, id. for sheriffs'
aid, 7^^. in 20^-. scutage when it happens, and 2^. for hundred sUver ;
and as to the other lands and tenements, to the yearly payment of
yd. at their grange of Derne. — Witnesses : Thomas de Burgthune,
William Maufey, Bartholomew de Esbumhamme, Robert de Sedes-
lescumbe, Henry de Prestun, Henry de Birche, John de Pesinge-
wurthe, Andrew de Micheleham, Michael de Beche, Alan of
Robertsbridge, Ralph de Feme, Renger de Watlingethune.
Seal the same as to No. 157.
160 Roger, son of Stephen de Burstowe, to the Monks.
Inspeximus and confirmation of a charter of the said Stephen, by
which are confirmed to the monks all the lands they had in Prom
helle of the fee of old Romenal or of Langeport, viz: all the
tenement which was Dudeman's, all the tenement they have of the
gift of Geoffrey son of Richard, all they have in PedUnges of the
gift of Thomas son of Godfrey, all the tenement they have of the
gifts of Hamo, WUliam, Augustin and Adam, sons of Thomas
Lanche, all the tenement they have of the gift of Robert de
Freinshope, and of William son of Hamo, and aU the tenement
tiiey have of the gift of WiUiam Lanche in Pedlinges ; with the
appurtenances, subject to the yearly payment of 6s. ii\d., at
Old Romenal for all service. — Witnesses : Nicholas de Haulo,
knight, then sheriff of Kent, Master Peter de Depham, Master Hugh,
rector of Romenal Church, Thomas Humfrey, John Colebrond,
Hugh Blund, Hamo de Hope, William de Lewes, Henry de
Westun, Godfrey de Pette, Alan of Robertsbridge, Ralph de
Feme. Seal ova.], i J inch. A man's head. Legend, 'SigiU; Rogeri fils; . . . ni.'
161 Matilda, daughter and heir of Hugh de Lundresford, to
the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, in her widowhood, of i acre of meadow
lying to the north, next the alders and swamp which adjoin the
acre of meadow given them by her father, together with said alder-

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bed and swamp so far as they divide the said 2 acres. Confirma
tion of her father's grant. — Witnesses : Laurence de Mundifeld,
Alan of Robertsbridge, WiUiam de Sokenerse, Richard son of
Robert de Glotingeham, Maneser de Herste, Helias Folet, Ralph
de Feme, John and Symon his brothers, Geoffrey le Bodere.
.'ieal oval, ij inch. A kind of fleur-de-lys. Legend, ' SigiU: Matil: de
Lvdresf : '.
162 Matilda, daughter of Hugh de Lundresford, to the Monks.
Grant of the same premises as in the preceding, with the addition
of a right of road to the meadow through the field which is called
Posterneham and lies next the Court of Lundredisford towards the
south. — Witnesses: Same as to No. 161.
Seal same as to No. 161.
163 The Abbey and Agatha, widow of Hugh de Lundresford,
and Matilda her daughter.
Agreement by which Agatha and Matilda (in their widowhood)
quitclaim all their tenement of Henehurst lying next the forest of
the Earl of Ow over against Blakebroc, to be held in frankalmoign.
It is regranted to them for their lives with the proviso that the men
of Henehurst shall render to the monks 2s. 6d. yearly out of the
said tenement in capite as if to their true lords. Provisoes in case
of lavrful issue of either of them, the said Agatha and Matilda,
and against sale or any kind of alienation. — Witnesses : Laurence
de Mundifeld, Eadmund de Hastings, Thomas de Wyllardesby,
Alan of Robertsbridge, Elyas Folet, Philip de Padiham, Ralph de
Ferae. Seal o\s\, i\ inch. Device, a priest standing with pastoral staff in his left
hand. Legend, 'Sigillum Abbatis de Ponte Roberti.'
164 The Abbey and Agatha, widow of Hugh de Lundresford;
and Matilda her daughter.
Agreement identical with the preceding, and having the same
witnesses. Two Seals : —
I. Oval, I inch. A gem. Legend, 'Sigillum . . .eti.'
2. Oval, I -J inch. A kind of fleur-de-lys. Legend, 'SigiU; Matild;
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165 Thomas son of Aelwin Spurneprud, and John son of
Geoffrey Spurneprud, and Wulwin son of Aedwi, to
the Abbey.
Sale, for 4 silver marks and 3 pairs of shoes, of all those lands
held of the Abbey lying between the bank which stands on the
land called Soeckene and the small bank, and between the King's
road which rans in front of the Chapel to Winchelese and the
boimds of Kent in Vike and in Promhell, except f of an acre lying
above ' Galeiam,' between the land of Elwin son of Suanilda,
and that of Vincentius de Hastings on the side of the same
' Galeia,' next the land of the said Vincentius ; to hold at the
yearly rent of 3^/. — Witnesses: Laurence de Mundifeld, Henry
Pethun, William de Farley, Thomas son of Walter, Osbert his
brother, Helyas Foleth, Ralph son of Helyas, Alan of Roberts-
bridge. Three Seals : —
I. Oval, I \ inch. Device, a quatrefoil. Legend, ' Sigill: Thome fil:
Elfwini.'
2. Oval, if inch. A leaf. Legend, 'SigiU: Johis fil: Galfridi.'
3. Oval, if inch. A crescent surmounted by an estoille. Legend,
'SigiU: Vlfw  wini.'
166 Thomas son of Aelwin Spurneprud, and John son of
Geoffrey Spurneprud, and Wulwin son of Aedwi, to
the Abbey.
This document is identical with No. 165, but without mention of
the I of an acre there excepted. — Witnesses: Same as to No. 165,
except that the name of Helyas Foleth is here omitted.
3 Seals same as to No. 165.
167 M: Abbat of Lesnes, W: Prior of Rochester, and W:
^^223.''' Prior of Lesnes.
After reciting a mandate of the Pope (Honorius), dated at
Viterbo, 5 kal: Dec: 4 Pontif: whereby he gave power to the said
Abbat and Priors, or any two of them, when there was no legate in
England, to proceed against those who did wrong to the Abbat and
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them in costs ; — and reciting that the said Abbat and Convent had
lodged a complaint against WUham de Pertiington, a layman, who
owed them suit of court, and who, although he had given his faith
to bear himself as their man, yet had afterwards refused, and
withheld his service, and had procured the beasts of their brethren
to be seized by the castellans of Hastings, to their damage of 20
marks, whereupon they prayed justice to be done : — and that the
proceedings were in due form : — They, by the authority of the
mandate, and by the advice of their counsel, condemn William in
10 marks for damages, and enjoin him for the future to do suit of
court when necessary and after summons, and condemn him in
40s. for the costs of the plaintiffs : both sums to be paid in four
months. Done in the parish church of Derteford, 4: kal: Jun: 1223 ;
7. Honorius 3.
Only the upper part of one seal (detached) remaining, showing the cupola
of a church, and the legend, ' Sigillum ec  sues.'
168 Alice, Countess of Ow, daughter and heir of Henry,
1225. Earl of Ow, to the Monks.
Confirmation, during widowhood, in frankalmoign, for the soul
of herself and ancestors, and for the soul of Ralph de Ysodun her
lord. Earl of Ow, of common pasture in her forest of Burghersse
for 24 oxen and 20 cows with their calves for 3 years, and for 8
mares with their colts, together with a certain station, for 3 years :
at the end of 3 years, and for a further term of 2 years, a calf to
count as a cow, and a colt as a mare : the same to be held of her
and her heirs in exchange for dead wood and all usage and claim
in her forest of Burghersse. Also of the pasture next her forest,
viz : from Worda to Britiing, and to the fence (ifidaginem) of Nadre-
feld, and to Mannesbroc, and to the stream where 3 roads meet,
and on the west to the Abbey pasture, saving to herself and heirs
and their men their ancient usages within the metes. Also of
Worda with Cumbe, next her forest of Britiing, with the villeins,
rents, and appurtenances. Also of certain land at Burghersse
under the church of Britiing, called Rumdanne, and the land of
Hanherst, next her grove. Done at Elham, 1225.' — Witnesses:
Master Roger de Elham vicar of Elham Church, Simon de
Achingeham, Peter de Escotenies, Simon de Bosco, and Reginald
de Castro Ayraud: knights, Robert de Gusovisle, Andrew Carbonel,

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Ralph Forester, WiUiam de Metulo, Hughde Auch:, and Laurence^
my clerks.
Seal oval, imperfect. The same as engraved in the 'Journal of the Archaeo
logical Institute, ' No. 44. Arms, Barry of 22 pieces, and in chief a label
of 8 points.
169 John de Lundresford to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of 2\ acres of meadow ; one acre lying
lengthways next the meadow they have of the gift of Matilda,
daughter of Hugh de Lundresford his uncle towards the north,
and i^ acres lying lengthways towards the south, next the meadow
they have of the gift of the said Hugh. Warranty of said grants
of Matilda and Hugh, and of the right of road through field caUed
Posterneham. — Witnesses: Laurence de Mundifeld, Richard de
Essebumeham, Robert Basog, Alan of Robertsbridge, Stephen
Prat, Ralph de Feme, WiUiam de Sokenerse, Simon de Feme,
Manasser de Herst, PhUip de Padiham, Robert Folet, John de
Feme. Seal round, ij inch. A four-leaved rose seeded. Legend, 'SigiU: Jo
hannis de Lvntsford.'
170 William, son of Henry de Bodiham, to William de
Siwell. Grant on marriage with his sister Isabel of all his land of Osin
denne which had been given to his father Henry on his marriage
with Margaret, the grantor's mother. — Witnesses: WiUiam
abbat of Robertsbridge, Jord: abbat of Begham, Robert de
AuberviU, Walter de Dene, Robert de Glotingeham, Furminus de
Sibdelwald, Wocelin de Haremere, Henry de Tyreshersse, Robert
Cocus. Seal the same as to No. 122,
171 The Abbey and Eadwin DoUing: and Martin, son of
Gedwin and nephew of said Eadwin.
Agreement (by indenture) made in the Abbat's Court of Marel-
tresden before Lord Laurence de Mundifeld, Henry de Tyresserse,
Alan of Robertsbridge, John de Bissopesdenn, Gocelin le Vaite'

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James his brother and others. Eadwin and Martin have yielded
up to the Abbey the tenement they have held of it, viz: that which
Norman and his brother have held, and the Abbey has given them
in exchange a yearly live rent of 2s. to be rendered at Michaelmas
at Snargate, and 8 silver marks consideration money.
Seals gone.
172 William, Abbat of Robertsbridge, v: Robert de Auber-
23 June, vill and Clarice his wife.

1219.

Final concord made in the King's court at Canterbury 15 days
from the octaves of the Holy Trinity 3 H. 3, before B: Bishop
of Rochester, John de Gestling, James Salvage, Henry de Cobe
ham, Ralph Tablel, Gilbert de Abingewrth, justices itinerant, by
which Robert and Clarice recognize one virgate of land with ap
purtenances in Nordiham to be the frankalmoign of the Abbat :
consideration money, 7 silver marks.

173 WiUiam de Lose and the Abbat of Robertsbridge.
^^1^9^' ^i"^^^ concord made in the King's Court at Lewes the Thursday
next after the feast of St. Eadmund, 14 H. 3, before Thomas de
Muleton, Robert de Lexinton, John Marescall, Geoffrey de
Luscy, William de London, and WiUiam de Insula, justices itine
rant, by which William de Lose quitclaims to the Abbat one caru-
cate of land with appurtenances in Purifend.

1 74 William de Lhoses to the Abbey.
Quit claim, in consideration of 16 silver marks, of all the right
he claimed in the King's court to have in the tenement of Pure-
feld.  Witnesses: Gilebert Barrer, Laurence de Mundifeld, Geof
frey de KneU, Robert Basoc, Osbert de Harmere, Thomas his
brother, Manasser de Herst, Helyas Foleth, Alan of Robertsbridge,
Ralph de Feme, Robert de PadUiam, Philip de Padiham, Barthol:
de Haremere, Henry de Tiresherse.
Seal round, if inch. A large bird courant reguardant, wings elevated.
Legend, ' SigiU: WiU: filii Radulfi de Lose.'

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175 Robert de Glotingeham to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, for the soul of himself and his wife
Alienor, of 2 acres of his brook land, lying between the monks'
meadow of Pokelesherse and his field called Estiond ; also a way
from the said meadow and brook, beyond the said field, in breadth
not more than 20 feet, and mnning through the middle of his court
and then outside all his land as far as the land of William de Soke
nerse, in front of the house of Robert son of Gervase de Gloting
ham, up to the high road leading to Brithling. — Witnesses: Robert
Basoches, Robert de Ocham, Robert de Brede, WiUiam de Soke
nerse, Alan of Robertsbridge, Godfrey de Pethte, Thomas de
Herste, Henry de Padiham, Ralph de Feme, Walter Foleth,
Thomas and Gilbert his brothers.
Seal round, if inch. An eagle reguard: pruning his wing. Legend, 'S:
Roberti de Glotingeh:'.

176 Robert de Glotingeham to the Monks.
Grant, for the soul of himself and his wife Alienor, of i acre of
his brook with the ditch of 8 feet inclosing it, lying next the piece
he gave them previously. Confirmation of the field called Puke-
wille, the gift of his ancestors, and a way through the middle of
the field called Estiond; and the monks admit him and his wife,
his ancestors and heirs, to all the spiritual benefits of their house. —
Witnesses : Robert Basoch, Robert de Brede, Henry de Tiresershe,
WiUiam de Sokenerse, Alan of Robertsbridge, Adam my son,
Hosbert de Haremere, Thomas his brother, Godfrey de Pette,
Thomas de Herste, Henry de Padiham, Ralph de Feme, Walter
Folet. Seal the same as to No. 175.
177 Robert Basok, of Sedelescumbe, to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of aU the land which Gilbert de Stret-
felde once held in the viU of Sedelescumbe, viz: that which
WUliam Pruke and Thomas his brother once held of him, and lying
lengthways, between the land which was Pagan de Curia's and that
of Stretfelde, and breadthways, next the land of Symon de Walreg:
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Egelintune and that of Beche on the other ; subject to the yearly
rent of 6s. for all service. — Witnesses: Robert de Glotingham,
WUliam de Sokenasse, Nicholas Wacelin, WUliam de Bodiham,
Robert de Okam, Thomas de Wygeselle, Alan of Robertsbridge,
Osbert de Haremere, Walter de Berneherste, Adam de Cobeford,
Ralph de Feme, Richard Venator.
ioz/ round, 1 1 inch. A fleur-de-lys. Legend, 'SigiU: Roberti Basoc'
178 Adam, son of Robert de Glotingeham, to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of a yearly rent of 2S., to be paid by
WilUam le Cohere, of Curtingehope which is of the monks' fee,
and which was hitherto paid to the grantor. — Witnesses : Robert
de Brede, Alan of Robertsbridge, Henry de Padiham, Richard
Venator, Thomas de Herste, Geoffrey le Bodere, Walter Foleth,
Thomas and Gilbert his brothers, WUliam le Grom, Alan his
brother, Ralph de Feme.
Seal gone.
1 79 Richard Drui, son of Simon Drui, to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all the land which Luke son of Ingel-
berd de Fukesham held of him, with the service he owed him, and
aU the land lying between his garden and the said land, being all in
the parish of Northihamme. — Witnesses: Robert de Brede, Alan
of Robertsbridge, Henry de Padiham, Richard Venator, Thomas
de Herst, Geoffrey le Bodere, Walter Foleth, Thomas and Gilbert
his brothers, WUliam le Grom, Ralph de Feme, Alan his brother.
Seal gone.
180 Richard, son of Simon Drui, to the Monks.
Grant, in frankahnoign, of all his tenement and messuage in the
vill of Nordihamme, quit of all service save to the king and capital
lord. — Witnesses: Robert de Brede, Alan of Robertsbridge, Henry
de Padihamme, Richard Venator, Thomas de Herst, Geoffrey le
Bodere, Walter Foleth, Thomas and Gilbert his brothers, WiUiam
le Grom, Ralph de Ferae, Alan his brother.
Seal wand, i^ inch. Legend, 'S: Ricardi Dm.'

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i8i William, Abbat of Robertsbridge, to Luke son of Ingel-
bert de Fukeham.
Grant of aU the land which Richard Drui son of Simon Drui
gave the house in frankalmoign, as weU that which Luke hitherto
held of Richard, as the remainder which lies between it and the
said Richard's garden : subject to the yearly payment of i2d. for aU
service save to the king, viz: for every mark a quarter. — Witnesses :
Alan of Robertsbridge, Henry de Padihamme, Thomas de Herst,
Ralph de Kichenham, Hugh de Kichenore, John de Kichenor his
brother, Adam Dikesteme, Valentine de Edelnix, Luke Cassin,
Geoffrey de Broc, WiUiam de Glisye, John de Glisie his son.
Seal round, a fragment.

182 The Abbey of Robertsbridge and Lord Hamo de
March, Crevequer.
1233. Agreement by which Hamo surrenders all his land m the marsh
of Legh, from the flete on the east side of the house the monks
built in the same marsh as far as the water of Rie to the west, and
on the north side from Finchesflet as far as the monks' land towards
the south. The monks to inclose, and after inclosure to cede a
third part of the arable to Hamo ; the residue to remain to the
monks in frankalmoign, who are to keep up the sea defences. The
residue of Hamo's land outside that inclosed in the first year, the
monks are to have the power to inclose during 10 years, after
which to remain at the disposal of Hamo and his heirs. — Wiffiesses:
J: Abbat of Boxley, whose seal is appended, Brothers Daniel and
William, monks of Boxley, John de Crevequer, Stephen le Bome,
Laurence de Mundefeld, Samson de Leveresham, Geoffrey de
Witrichesham, Richard de Badebur:, Henry Boidin, Thomas clerk
of Apeldre, Sefrid de Legh, Alan of Robertsbridge. Done in the
year of the election of E: Archbishop of Canterbury in the month
of March. Two Seals : —
I. Oval, ij inch. An upright robed figure holding a pastoral staff in
his right hand. Legend, 'SigiU: Abbacie de Boxel. . . .'
2. Round, I J inch. Knight on horse with sword and shield .Legend,
'SigiU: Hamo. . . de Crevequer.'

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183 Abbey of Robertsbridge and Hamo de Crevequer. •
'234- Agreement by which Hamo surrenders all the land lying between
Finchesfleth and Bradesflet beginning on the east at the top of the
said Finchesflet and extending towards the west between the said
fletes as far as the water which stretches from Rie to Morbrigge :
the same to be inclosed together with Finchesfleth by and at the
expense of the monks, Hamo contributing 12 marks sterling and
after inclosure to receive 5 acres next the 'hora' of the said
Finchesfleth stretching lengthways from the eastern to the western
bank, and on the other side 5 acres next the same flethe and like
wise stretching from the eastern to the western bank together with
the flete which he retains to his own use : all the residue inside and
outside the banks to belong to and be defended by the monks : the
third part of aU arable land inclosed after the first inclosure to re
main to Hamo and his heirs. Dated 1234. — Witnesses .- Lord John
Abbat of Boxley, who has put his seal to this present writing, John
de Crevequer, Laurence de Mundefeld, Robert de Glothingham,
Herbert de Burraherse, Robert de Hocham, Samson de Leuresham,
Sefred de Legh, Godfrey de Pette, Richard de Gaddeburg, Alan of
Robertsbridge, Thomas de Haremere.
Seal the same as to No. 182.
184 The Abbat of Robertsbridge and Finche of WincheUesse.
Convention whereby the abbat surrenders to Finche for life the
land of Pocleherse, excepting 3 acres lying at the top of the said
Finche's meadow and which the abbat retains ; also pannage out
of the forest and dead wood for his fires and fences : reserved rent,
los. a year. — Witnesses: Robert de Glotingham, Laurence de
Mundefeld, Thomas de Haremere, Alan of Robertsbridge, Bartho
lomew de Haremere, Nicholas brother of Alan, Ralph de Feme, ¦
John his brother, Philip de Padiham, Henry de Tireshers, Henry
de Padiham, Robert de Hocham.
Seal round, ij inch. A large bird courant, reguard;. Legend, 'SigiU:
Fincen. . . de Wincelese.'
185 The Abbat of Robertsbridge and Vincent Vinch of
Winchelese. Convention by which Vincent quitclaims all the land of Poples-

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hersche which he held by the yearly rent of loj. and the abbat
surrenders in exchange aU the land which was once Henry Gode's
in the marsh of Grikes to be held by the yearly rent of i mark.
Vincent also gives the abbey, after his death, his body and half of
all his chattels. — Witnesses: Laurence de Mundifeld, Robert de
Glotingeham, Oliver de Westefeld, Bartholomew de Haremere,
Osbert de Haremere, Thomas his brother, Robert de Hoccam,
WiUiam de Sokeness, Alan of Robertsbridge, Ralph de Feme,
Geoffrey Bodere, Walter Foleth.
Seal, i| inch. 8 leaves in form of a star. Legend , ' S: Vincencius de Fir.'
1 86 Walter de Havokhyrst and Avice his sister.
Convention by which WiUiam receives the said Avice with a third
part of the land of Pokelesherse which the abbat and convent of
Robertsbridge gave her for life of their favour, together with all the
chattels, and agrees to keep her in food and clothing and all
necessaries as he would his wife or himself. If either of them with
draw from the agreement a fine of 40^-. is to be paid to the
Abbat, or the land and. chattels resumed tiU payment. If Avice
dies within six years, she is to have the disposal of half the chattels,
if afterwards a third part only. — Witnesses : Alan of Robertsbridge,
Nicholas his brother, Bartholomew de Haremere, Helyas Folet,
Ralph de Feme, Vincent de Winchelese.
Two Seals : —
I. Round, i| inch. A star formed of leaves. Legend, 'SigiU: Wal»
teri de E. . .'
2. Oval, if inch. The tail half of a fish erect. Legend, ' Signum
(Aelive?).'
187 Vincent, Canon and then Dean of the Prebendal Church
of St: Mary's Hastings and the Abbey.
Agreement, by which Vincent, with the assent of the Chapter, quit
claims for himself and successors to the Abbey, all his right in the
land of BadUond in Yweherste which he had of the gift of Stephen
de Barmlinge and Mabel de WalUonde his wife, reserving to him
self and successors a rent of 6s. a year for all service. Power
of distress, and warranty against all parties but the heirs of Mabel
de y^sXAonAe.— Witnesses : WUliam de Echingeham, Joel de St:

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Germans, William de Sokenasse, Robert de Sedelescumbe, Michael
de Beche, Adam de Glotingeham, Robert Marscot, Richard de
Oore, Alan of Robertsbridge, Ralph de Feme, Renger de Watlinge-
tune, John de Sedelescumbe.
Two Seals: —
I. Oval, i2 inch. Virgin and Child under a canopy. Legend, ' S:
Decani .... Marie de Hastinge.'
2. Oval, 2i inches. A robed figure seated. Legend, "... Eccle:
de . . arie .... astingis.'
• The latter appears to be the same as the third seal engraved in ' Suss : Arch :
Coll:' xiii, p. 133.
188 Henry de Padiham to the Abbey.
Sale of Gilbert son of Robert le Cohere of Yweherste with all
his belongings and chattels for 8s. sterling. — Witnesses: Joel de
St: German, William de Soken:, Robert Gloting:, Robert de
Setelescumbe, Michael de Beche, John de Setelesc:, Thomas
de Wygeselle, Daniel de Kichenh:, Alan of Robertsbridge, Ralph
de Feme, Adam de Cobeford, Robert de Cobeford.
Seal oval, if inch. A rude fleur-de-lys. Legend, ' S: Henrici de Padiham.'
189 Renger de Watlingetune to the Monks.
Grant in frankalmoign of 7 perches of land in breadth and 12 in
length for the extension of their garden {vivarium) in Fudilande
and for making a ditch outside ; which land was lately held of him
by Walter atte Beche in Watlingetune. — Witnesses: WiUiam de
Sokenasse, Joel de St: German, Robert de Glotingeham, Robert de
Sedelescumbe, John de Sedelescumbe, Daniel de Kichenham,
Alan of Robertsbridge, Thomas de Wygeselle, Sefrid de Lehge,
Robert de Cobeford, Ralph de Feme, Alan de Feme.
Seal round, if inch. 4 leaves in form of a cross. Legend, ' . . . ngger de
Watlintune.'
190 Reynger de Wathlington to Mabel, daughter and heir of
Robert de Walilonde.
Grant of aU the land lying between that of the monks called
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the prebendal church of Hastings on the east, and between the
way from Popenothford to Grove on the south and the land of the
said monks on the west, and which had been duly perambulated by
king's writ and adjudged to Mabel : subject to the yearly rent of
lo^. for all service. — Witnesses: Joel de St: German, William de
Sokenersse, Robert de Sedelescumbe, Michael de Beche, Henry de
Tireshersse, Richard de Stakand, Osbert de Haremer, John de
Huckestepe, John de Sedelescumbe, Alan of Robertsbridge, Ralph
de Feme, Walter de Lunesford.
&a/oval, I J inch. A lion rampant. Legend, '. . . Regger de Watlgtun.'

191 H: Prior of CumbweU.
Letter requesting his friends Robert de Glotingeham, Geoffrey
de Saxingehurst, GUes de Pesselegh, Bartholomew and Osbert de
Haremere, WUliam de la Ware, Alan of Robertsbridge, William de
Ferrigge, Walter his brother, Ralph de Feme, Richard Venator and
Walter Foleth to witness a sale his house has made to the monks
of Robertsbridge of 12^. yearly rent which it receives from Henry
de Hothlegh and his heirs of the gift of Engerran de Frecennevilla.
Seal torn off.

192 Alice Countess of Ow to the Abbey.
""*'• Grant in frankalmoign (in her widowhood) of the mill of Win-
ham with the pond and other appurtenances. Dated 1241.—
Witnesses: Master Geoffrey rector of Helam Church, Lord Roger,
knight, de Sancto Anieto, Robert de Glotingeham, knight, Hugh de
Auch: rector of Turroch Church, Robert de Goscevil, Herbert de
Burgherse, Ralph Forester, Alan of Robertsbridge, Peter de Auch-,
Geoffrey le Bode, Ralph de Feme, Walter Foleth.
Seal oval, nearly 3 inches. Same as to No. 168. A female figure in profile
standmg,_ holding in her right hand a fleur-de-lys, and on her left a hawk
with Its jesses pendent, and with a cap on her head. Legend, ' Sigillum
Haehs Comitisse Au 'On the reverse a shield, Barry of 22 pieces,
and m chief a label of 8 points ; above and below the shield a double rose!
Legend ' SjgiHum Haehs Comitisse Augi.' Engraved in the 'Journal of
the ArchEeological Institute,' No. 44.

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193 R: Bishop of Chichester.
Exemplification under his seal of a privUege of Pope Innocent
addressed to the Cistercian houses in the provinces of Canterbury
and York, and dated at Lateran lo kal: Mar: in the first year of his
pontificate : it recites a previous indulgence of exemption from
small tithes and declares that the exemption is to extend as well to
acquisitions after as before the Council.
Seal oval, a fragment only.
194 The Abbey of Robertsbridge and Stephen de Barmlinge
and Mabel his wife.
Concord by which Stephen and Mabel grant to the Abbey all the
land of Walilande and 7^ acres of meadow next Bodiham bridge,
subject to the yearly rent of 20s. during their joint lives ; and after
the death of either of them, if Stephen survives he is to receive
nothing, but if Mabel survives, she is to receive 10s. a year for
clothes, a daily allowance of a loaf and gallon , of beer for herself,
and 3 loaves of common bread and i gallon of small beer for her
maid, and every year 3 fat hogs of the value of 2s. each, 3 carcases
of mutton of ?>d. each, half a ^pondus' of cheese, 500 herrings, half
an ambra of salt, half a bushel of oatmeal, 2 bushels of beans,
10 wagon loads of wood, 2 wagon loads of straw, a pair of felted
boots in winter and a pair not felted in summer. — Witnesses : Wil
liam de Sokenesse, Robert de Glottingham, Robert de Sedelecombe,
Alan of Robertsbridge, WUliam Long, Henry de Thirhs.
Two Seals -. —
I. Round, l| inch. A fleur-de-lys. Legend, ' S : Stephani de Bem-
linge.'
2. Round, if inch. A star of 8 leaves. Legend, 'S: Mabilie de
Walilonde.'
195 William Abbat of Robertsbridge v. Stephen de Barme-
25 Nov. linge and Mabel his wife.
^ ¦ Final concord made in the king's court at Westminster 15 days
from the feast of St: Martin, 31 H. 3, before Henry de Bathon and
Alan de Wadsend, justices, and others, by which Stephen and
Mabel recognize to the Abbat all their right in a caiacate and 5
acres of land in Yweherste, subject to the yearly rent of ^ a pound
of cumin, and the services due to the capital lords of the fee
Indorsed ' Contra Mabiliam de Welilonde. . . . de Egilintune.'

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196 William Abbat of Robertsbridge v: Stephen de Barme-
2 Dec. linge and Mabel his wife.
'^'^ ¦ Final concord made in the king's court at Lewes, three weeks
from St. Martin's Day, 33 H. 3, before Henry de Bathonia, Alan
de Wasand, William de Wilton, Reginald de Cobeham, WiUiam le
Breton, justices itinerant and others, by which Stephen and Mabel
recognize to the Abbat 60 acres of land in Yueherst and all their
right and claim in all other lands and tenements held of them in
fee in the same viU by the Abbat. The Abbat for this concord
gives them during the Ufe of Mabel an annuity of 20^., with power
of distress on the chattels found in the tenements in case of failure
of payment. Indorsed ' Contra Steph: de Barmelinge et Mabi
liam de WalUonde uxorem ejus de terra que vocatur BadUond.'
197 Mabel de Welilonde, daughter and heir of Robert de
Welilonde, to the Monks.
Confirmation, in frankalmoign (in her widowhood), of all the
lands they have of the gift of the said Robert her father viz: 3 acres
of meadow in Hodihamme, and all the land which lies between the
great flete and le Fochre being i acre which they have of WiUiam
de St. Martin, and all that field next Ruhele which was WiUiam the
Canon's, and the land of Grave and the field caUed Brodeham
and the field called Elfwiellond which lie next the great wiUow
which stands on the road running in front of the house, once Roger
Scot's, to the top of an ancient street which leads to the piece of
water called Bodeshelle over against the land of Watlintone, and
again from the said willow to the lake by the road from Stapele to
YerkneseUe; and all the land of Bremlesfricht, and 2 fields next
Ruele wood which her father gave in dower to their church; also
the land lying between her house and the demesne of the monks
and extending to the stream over against the tenement of Watiin-
tune, to be held by the free service of i2d. yearly to her and her
heirs, and aU the lands and groves lying between the road from
Stapele to YerkneseUe and their wood called Ruhele and which they
have in exchange for the land called Lentuneslond held by the free
service of 2od. — Witnesses : Robert de Glotingeham, Adam his son,
John de Peplesham, Bartholomew, Thomas, and Osbert de Haremere,
Alan of Robertsbridge, Geoffrey le Bcrde, Henry de Padiham,

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Ralph de Feme, Alan his brother, John de Sedlescumbe, Richard
Venator. ^ffl/ round, I J inch. A star of 8 points. Legend, ' S: Mabilie de Welilonde.'
198 Mabel de WelUonde, daughter and heir of Robert de
WelUonde, to the Monks.
Grant, during widowhood, in frankalmoign, of all the land called
Lentuneslond, viz: 23 acres and 13 perches lying next the road
which leads from Stapele cross to Genneselle gate (bounds given) to
hold of her and her heirs. — Witnesses: William de Sokenasse,
Robert de Glotingeham, Adam his son, Robert Basoc, Michael de
Beche, Osbert de Haremere, Alan of Robertsbridge, Geoffrey le
Bodere, Henry de Padiham, Ralph de Feme, Alan his brother,
Richard Venator.
Seal round, if inch. A star of 8 points. Legend, ' S: MabiUe de WeUlonde.'

199 Mabel, daughter of Robert de WeUlande, to Henry de
H echene.
Grant in fee, of the field called Goldinesland, and 2 acres of land
formerly Reginald's, and 2^ acres of land near Burne next Wardul-
lesland with right of road thereto; subject to the yearly rent of 3^.
payable at her house in WeUlande for all service save to the King and
Earl. Consideration money 5^-. — Witnesses : WiUiam de Houtune,
Alexander de  Robert de Setelescumbe, Henry de
Padihamme, Robert Cocus, Robert de la Hamme, John de Dus-
teme, WUliam and Luke de Echene, Godfrey de Broc, Hamo and
Robert his ... .
Seal loviiid, if inch. A rose. Legend, 'S: MabiUe de Walilonde.'

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William Abbat of Cumbwell, and F: Prior of Ledes.
Confimiation of an agreement arrived at between John de Aubeni
and the Abbey of Robertsbridge in a cause that had been argued
before them in obedience to letters from the Pope conceming a
claim of tithes from Worth. The Abbey for the sake of peace and
for good will to the said John give him for Hfe a personal annuity of
12^. a year and the land is to be quit of all exactions either on the
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part of John or of any one else ; the Abbat is absolved by authority
of the pope from payments of tithes in respect of Worthe.
Two Seals : —
I. Oval, l| inch. A priest in his robes standing with pastoral staff in his
left hand and a book (?) in his right. Legend, ' Sigillum WUlelmi
Abbatis de CombweUa.'
2. Oval, i^ inch. A female head. Legend, ' Cave Caute Age.'
20 1 William Abbat of Cumbwelle, and F: Prior of Ledes, to
c. 1250. Master Thomas Rector of the Church of Salherst.
Precept, reciting letters from Pope Innocent dated at Rome,
13 kal: May, the 7th year of his Pontificate (19 April, 1250),
Thomas's citation before them in obedience thereto under pain of
ecclesiastical censure, and his contumacious failure to appear, and
notifying their decree that he has no right to seize tithes on lands
cultivated at the expense of the monks of Robertsbridge, and
imposing on him perpetual silence in respect thereof
Two Seals, both gone.
202 W: Abbat of Cumwell, F: Prior of Ledes, R: Prior of
c. 125 1. Faversham, to William Chaplain of Pette.
Precept, reciting letters from Pope Innocent dated at Rome,
16 kal: April, 8th year of his Pontificate (17 March, 1251),
Williams's citation in obedience thereto, the charge of the Abbat of
Robertsbridge that after appeal to the Pope WiUiam by force had
spoiled his house, under pretence of taking tithe of corn in respect
of its marsh lying between the mill of Fochie and Rameshom
and being in its own occupation, assaulted certain monks and
professed persons, and interposed delays and contumaciously
absented himself, and the proof of these charges, and notifying their
decree that he pay 15 silver marks damages and looj. costs and
abstain in future from taking tithe from lands in the monks' own
cultivation as contrary to the tenor of their privileges.
Three Seals : —
I. Oval. The same as the first seal to No. 200.
2. Oval, I ^ inch. A robed figure standing. Legend, ' SigiU : Fulconis
Prioris de Led. . . .'
3. Oval, i^ inch. A human head. Legend, 'Sig: R: Prioris de Favs:.'

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202* William Abbat of Treport and William Abbat of Roberts-
fg; bridge. Convention by which the Abbat of Robertsbridge and his convent
agree to pay annually to the Abbat of Treport and his convent 9
marks steriing on the feast of St: John the Baptist, one year at
Treport and the other at Robertsbridge, for the lands caUed Bolinton,
Peplesham, Pleyden and Stande held of Treport in the Rape of
Hastings ; also to keep them harmless of the warranty which Lord
Laurence late Abbat of Treport made them at Westminster in the
King of England's Court and of all amercements, expenses, &c.
suffered in respect of these lands in the King's Court before his
justices there or elsewhere. The Abbat of Treport is to join in
all legal proceedings necessary, when required, at the expense of the
Abbat of Robertsbridge and at the Kke expense to be entertained
whenever he comes to England on this business ; and for the above
service he confirms to them all right and claim they have acquired
and whatever they shall be able justly to acquire in demesne,
whether in lands rents or services, of his fee in the rape of Hastings.
Done in the year of grace 1252 in the month of April.
Two Seals : —
I. Oval, 2 inches. An upright robed figure holding in his left hand a
pastoral staff. Legend, ' S: Willi Abbatis de Ultriportu. '
2. Imperfect. St: Michael slaying a dragon.
203 William Abbat of Treport and the Convent, to the Abbat
May, of Robertsbridge.
Power of attorney authorising the Abbat of Robertsbridge and
his convent to receive their rents and services in Bolinton, Peples
ham, Playdene and Stande and to represent them in all pleas relating
thereto. Dated May 1252.
Two Seals : —
I. Only a small fragment remaining.
2. The seal of the Abbey of Treport, representing St: Michael slaying
a Dragon. But only a fragment.
204 W: Abbat of Robertsbridge.
May, Notice that the Abbey of Treport has made the Abbey of
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rape of Hastings, viz: in the places called Bolsitonne, Peplesham,
Plaiden and Stand, and also in pleas &c. relating to the said
lands, with power to make composition as it shall think proper, but
at its own charges in all things. Nine marks to be paid yearly to
Treport under all circumstances.
Seal oval, iJ- inch. A priest standing with pastoral staff in his left hand
and his right in the posture of benediction. Legend, ' Signum
Abba  nte Roberti.'

205 The Abbey of Treport and the Abbey of Robertsbridge.
Agreement as to 9 marks yearly rent due from the latter in respect
of lands held of Trdport in the rape of Hastings, viz: Bolinthon,
Paplesham, Plaidanne, and Stand, the same to be paid one year at
Treport and the other at Robertsbridge, on the feast of St: John the
Baptist, except when the wind shall be contrary. Seal of the Abbat
of Boxley affixed.
Three Seals : —
I. Oval, i;^ inch. An upright figui-e with legend, ' Signu  '
2. Oval, about 2j inches. St: Michael slaying a Dragon. Legend, only
2 or 3 letters legible.
3. Lost.

206 The Abbey of Tr6port to the Abbey of Robertsbridge.
This deed is a duplicate of No. 205.
Seals. Only the second seal remaining, the device being St: Michael and
the Dragon but it is less perfect than that attached to No. 205.
207 Herbert de Burgersse to Gervase son of Andrew.
Grant in fee of aU the land he held of Lady Clarice late the wife
of Robert de AuberviUe in Egelinton; subject to the yearly pay
ment of 2s. for all service. Consideration money 22 silver marks. 
Witnesses: Robert de Glotingeham, Alan of Robertsbridge,
Walter de Burgersse, William his brother, WUliam de Sokenersse'
Stephen Andrew, WUliam Alard, Mathew son of Stephen, Godfrey
Poinz, Henry Alard, Henry de Bredhurst, William le Franceis.
&a/ round, I inch. A gem. Legend, ' SigiU: Herberti Clici.'

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2o8 King Henry III. to the Abbey.
8 June, Confirmation, in frankalmoign, of all the lands and tenements
^3- given them by Cecily de Averenches in the manor of Sutton, and
all those which they held of the Abbey of Treport, viz: Bolinton,
Peplesham, Playdenne and Stande ; and the annual rent of 28 ster
lings given by Hugh Abbat of Ow and the convent of Ow to be
received of Ralph de Peplesham, the porter, as the said Ralph was
wont to pay them out of the alms of Peter le Vislet ; and all the
lands and tenements given by Adam de Cobeford, viz: Slohtre and
Edbrichtesham, with the homages, rents, services, &c. ; and those
given by Mabel de Tcclesham in the parish of Bridge, Edelniy and
Cudenn, and those which Robert de Canvill, Lord of Westerham,
confirmed to them by charter, and those given them by William de
la Warre, clerk, and Robert son of Helewise, in Lamberherst as
well in Kent as in Sussex, of the fee of Nicholas de Lenham and
confirmed by him, and those given them by Mabel de Welilond in
the vill of Iweherst. Together vnth their liberties and free customs
to them by the king granted, as testified by their charters. — Wit
nesses : P: Hereford, H: Ely, Guido de Lezignan our brother, Peter
of Savoy, John Mansell constable of Beuerk, Master William de
Kilkenny archdeacon of Coventry, Bertram de CrioUl, John de
Lessinton, John de Croy, Robert Walerand, Henry de Wengham,
William de Grey, Nicholas de St: Maur. Dated at Westminster, 8
June, 37 H. 3.
Seal gone.
209 Memoranda of Law proceedings.
Letter from King Henry to the Sheriff of Sussex directing him
to order Herbert de Burgherse to give up to the Abbey 100 acres
of land in Burherse to which the monks have no ingress except by
suffrance of William de Dudewell to whom William late Abbat of
Robertsbridge demised them for a term which has expired. If he
fail and the Abbey gives security to prosecute its claim, then the
said Herbert to be summoned before the justices ad Banchum at
Westminster in the quinzaine of St: Michael. Tested by the King
himself at Mertune.
39 H. 3, Oil this writ being impleaded before Master Symon de Wauton
and Lord Robert de Sotynd: the king's justices in the 39th year of
King Henry, the peac? was proclaimed as follows, viz: that said

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land should remain to the said Herbert subject to 2Si-. yearly rent
to the Abbey, without warranty ; that he should do suit of court
to the Abbey every 3 weeks and render relief from heir to heir : but
before the peace was fully concluded Herbert was dead and after
him John his son and heir.
On the petition of the Ulustrious Queen of England, the parties
met at Westminster in her presence, viz: the attornies of the said
Abbey and Reginald son and heir of the said Herbert and the same
peace was conceded as had been proclaimed between the Abbey
and Herbert, and the peace was concluded between the parties
Dec. 2, before the Queen on the morrow of Advent Sunday, 42 H. 3, and
¦^57- for confirmation a fine shall be levied.
210 William Abbat of Treport and John de Peplesham.
Easter, Final concord made in the king's court at Westminster 15 days
from Easter, 42 H. 3, before Henry de Bath:, Robert de Brywes
and Nicholas de Handlo, justices, and others ; by which the abbat
recognises John's right to a carucate of land in Bewes and Bur
herse ; the same to be held of Roger Abbat of Robertsbridge and
his successors, subject to the yearly payment of ^£4 sterling for all
services : warranty by the Abbat of Robertsbridge.
2 1 1 Richard Prior of Ledes and Roger Abbat of Roberts-
Aprii, bridge. Ratification of an agreement entered into by them in pursuance
of an award made by Master Robert de Hastings oflScial of the
Bishop of Chichester, Master Geoffrey de Gates canon of Chi
chester, and Masters Stephen de Robeland and Roger of Canter
bury, conceming the tithes of the parish church of Lamberhurst.
Two Seals.
I. gone.
2. Round, 2 inches. The front of church with legend. Reverse imper
fect, a robed figiire standing. Legend '. . . . 11 Scrti: Ledensis
eccli . . .'.
2 1 2 William Maufe, knight, to the Abbey.
Grant in fee of all the land called Elrethfeld in the parish of
Waldeme, with the wood growing thereon, and aU other lands they
have of his fee in the parishes of Walderne and Chitingeleghe. —
Witnesses: Henry de Byreth:, AVUliam Davi, William Herth:,

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Robert de Berthe, Richard de Tunebruge, Henry de Bodyham,
WUliam de Ferruge, Thomas Alayn, Stephen de Otham, Symon de
Feme, Robert ly Colier, WUliam le Venur.
^Vfl/ triangular, i inch. A lion rampant Legend, 'Sig  Maufe.'
213 Reginald de Burhasse.
^i2^r Notice that he has attorned John son of Gervase of Wynchelse
for payment of the rent and services which he was wont to pay in
respect of a certain land in Egelington in Yweherste parish which
Herbert his father gave to Gervase father of the said John, saving
to John and his heirs the warranty of himself and heirs as contained
in Herbert's charter. Dated the day of St: Thomas the Martyr, 46
H. 3.
Seal torn oft.

214 Margaret relict of Robert son of Thomas Niger to the
25 Jan. Abbey.
1262. Quitclaim of her dower out of lands given by her late husband.
Dated the day of Conversion of St: Paul, 46 H. 3. — Witnesses:
Walter Clerk bailiff of Wynchelese, John Andrews, Alan Godfrey,
John son of Hugh of Niweham, WUliam Rogers of Promhelle, John
his brother, John son of Hugh Pikenoth.
Seal gone.
215 William Erkebaud and the Monks.
13 Dec. Convention dated St: Lucy's day virgin and martyr, 44 H. 3,
1259- 1259; whereby the said William leases to them for 10 years all the
land he bought of Richard son of William de Cobeford in the parish
of Weldeme and of Chidigeleh:, reserving to himself the wood
standing thereon, except what the monks may require for their
fences and enclosures. Consideration, 10 marks sterling and a
yearly payment of 'j^d. for all service. — Witnesses : Henry de
Bireche, Peter de Werthe, Robert Cobeford, Alan of Robertsbridge,
Ralph de Middelton, William de Ferrugge, WiUiam Lambin, Alan
his son, WiUiam le Cohere, WUliam Venator, Henry Luggere.
Seal oval, i^ inch. A priest standing with a pastoral staff in his right hand
and a book in his left. Legend, 'Sigillum Abbatis . . Ponte Rober . .'.

On this deed is endorsed an account of the services due to
the capital lords, viz: suit of court to the heirs of John de Gatesdene
at Walderne, y^d. a year castieguard, 20^. scutage and 20^'. to
making the king's eldest son a knight.

216 WiUiam Erkebaut and the Monks.
'3 Dec- Counterpart of convention No. 215, and having the same
witnesses. Seal round, i ^ inch. Eight leaves in form of a star. Legend, ' S; Wil
elmi de Aula. '

2 1 7 William de Aula son of Robert Erkebaud to the Monks.
^1263' Conveyance of all the land he had of Richard son and heir of the
late William de Cobbeford in Walderne and Chitingeleghe with the
profits thereof to secure repayment of a loan of 32! silver marks.
Dated at Robertsbridge on St: Edward's day king and confessor,
47 H. 3. — Witnesses: Ralph de Grestune, Hugh de Codynge,
Roger de Sokenesse, WUham de Fermgge, Symon de Feeme, Alan
Lambyn of Robertsbridge, William Venator, Geoffrey le Venur,
John de Lamberherste, Henry Luggere.
Seal the same as to No. 216.

218 WiUiam son of Robert Erkebaud to the Monks.
^1263.' Receipt for 32I sUver marks and conveyance' of all the land he
had of Richard son and heir of the late WiUiam de Cobbeford in
Walderne and Chitingeleghe with the profits thereof to secure re
payment. Dated at Deerne, St: Leger's day, 47 H. 3.
Seal the same as to No. 216.
219 William de Aula son of the late Robert de Erkebaud to
the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of aUthe land which was onre William de
Cobbeford's in the parishes of Walderne and Chitingeleghe and

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which the grantor formerly had of the gift of Richard son of WiUiam
de Cobbeford, quit of all service to himself — Witnesses: William
Erche, WiUiam de Byestenouere, Gervase his brother, William de
Sywelle, Henry his brother, Nicholas Lurdun, Robert de Cobbe
ford, Symon de Lundreford, William de Ferrugge, Thomas Alan,
WUliam Levenur, Geoffrey le Venur, Henry Luggere.
Aff/ round, li inch. A star. Legend, ' S : Willmi de Aula. '
2 20 John son of the late Gervase Andrews of Wyncheles to
the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of the homage and service of Robert
Bryd of Yweherste, together with his own body after death to be
buried in their abbey ; also of 13^. yearly rent paid by the said
Robert in respect of 9 acres of land held of the grantor in the
parish of Yweherste (bounds given). — Witnesses: Robert Basoc,
Roger de Sokenerse, Hugh de Codinge, Michael de Beche, Ralph
de Grestune, Robert Marscot, Ralph de Mideltune, Daniel Kichen
ham, Luke Swinham, Renger de Watlingetune, Alan of Roberts-
bridge, Walter le Bodere, Richard de Gocele.
Seal gone.
221 Henry de Echene to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all his land and rights in the parish of
Iwherste. — Witnesses: Nicholas Lurdun, WiUiam de Suwelle,
Henry his brother, John de Sedelescumbe, Alan Lambin, WiUiam
Venator, Symon de Feme.
Seal ronnd, i inch. A quatrefoil. Legend, ' S: Henrici de Echene.'
2 22 Walter de Feme to God and St: Mary and the Gate and
Gatekeeper of the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, with the assent of his wife Alice, of 1 2d.
yearly rent out of the tenement he held of Siinon de Feme to find
a lamp to bum in the gate, viz: in the chapel, the same to be paid
quarterly in the chapel next the gate : Power of distress. — Wit
nesses: Alan Lambin, Thomas Aleyn, Simon de Feme, John
Skinner, Henry le Luggere, William de Fermgge, Geoffrey Venator,
Adam de Otham.
Seal gone.

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223 William de Northye to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, for the soul of his deceased son John, of
aU the land called Maderesham in the parish or viU of Beckeleshe
and aU other lands and tenements to which he was entitled by
descent or escheat in the said parish or viU ; quit of all service
save to the capital lords of the fee. — Witnesses : Lord Mathew de
Hasting, Lord John Moyn, Geoffrey de St: Leger, Symon his
brother, Walter Clerk of Wyncheles, Nichol: Lurdun, WUliam de
Bodyham, Henry his brother, Reginald de Tyresesse, Roger de
Sokenesse, WiUiam de Fermgge, Thomas Alani, Alan Lambin.
Seal gone.
224 John son and heir of Walter and Burgonia de WalUonde
to Mathew de Knelle.
Quitclaim, in fee, of all his right in the half fee of WalUonde
formerly held by his father and mother ; to hold of him and his
heirs subject to the yearly payment of i pound of pepper at the
house of Knellee. Consideration money, ;^6o. — Witnesses : John
de Kechenore, John de Feldemere, Walter de Hamme, WiUiam de
Kechenhamme, Stephen and Ralph de Gotele, Robert le Hore,
Thomas de Palst:, Richard de la Leghe, Edme de Knelle, John
the priest's son, John de Sedlescumbe, Robert Giffbre.
Seal gone.
This document has been cut through with a knife in 4 places.

225 Roger Abbat of Robertsbridge and the Convent to
Thomas son of Thomas de Haremere.
Grant, in fee, of the tenement called Levingeslond in the parishes
of Watiingtone and Mundefeld subject to the yearly rent of half a
silver mark, scutage of iid. in the mark when it happens, and 2
suits of court a year. Consideration money, ;^io sterling. —
Witnesses : Lord Mathew de Hastings, Lord John Moyn, knights,
Symon de Someri, Henry de Peneherst, John de Pising:, Walter de
Beche, Alan Lambin, Symon and WiUiam de Haremere, Thomas
de Watiington, James le Hore goldsmith, Adam Clerk.
Seal broken, round, | inch. A shield charged with 3 fleur-de-lys. Legend,
'  Hareme ....'.

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226 William de Northye, knight, to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of 2 acres of land in the parish of
Beckele, lying next the bridge of Meytham, east of the road running
from that bridge to Rye and extending to Lymen on the North. —
Witnesses: Lord Robert de Crevequer, Lord Ralph de Otering-
denne. Lord Mathew de Hastings, Mathew de Knelle, Henry de
Losseham, Ralph de Eslinge, Hamo Curthosse, Richard his son.
Seal round, | inch. A shield charged with a canton in sinister chief and
another in dexter base. Legend obliterated.
227 Robert de Crevequer to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all his interest in the services due in
respect of the manor of Maderhesham, which manor the monks
possessed by grant of William de Northye, and which grant is now
confirmed. — Witnesses: Lord John Tregoz, Ralph de Boteringer-
den, John Tregoz junior, knights, Walter de Wincheles called
Clerk, Henry de Chivene, William de Suwell, Henry his brother,
Mathew de Cnelle, Pharaon de Porta, Alan Lambyn, Thomas Alan,
John de Godecombe.
Seal round, if inch. A shield, thereon a cross urdee voided. Legend, ' S:
Roberti de Crevequer.'
228 Roger Abbat of Robertsbridge to Alan Lambin of
Robertsbridge. Grant, in fee, of aU the field caUed la Binne once held of the
Abbey by John de Lambherste, together with a smaU portion of the
same field once held by John son of Robert le Marchaund ; which
field lies between the Abbey's grove and the king's highway leading
from Robertsbridge to Battle, and is bounded by Henry le Lug
ger's land on the south and that which was Ralph de Bradstede's
on the north : subject to the yearly rent of 12^: for aU service. —
Witnesses : Lord WiUiam de Northye, Lord Mathew de Hastings,
William de Echingham, Reg: de Burgherse, WiUiam de SuweUe,
Henry his brother, Hugh de Coding:, Stephen de Hokham, Simon
de Luneford, William de Ferreges, WiUiam de Haremere, John de
Heleherste. Seal oval, if inch. The impression is obliterated.

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2 29 Mathew de Hastings, son and heir of Robert de Hastings,
20 April, to the Abbey.
" '¦ Grant of a virgate of land with appurtenances in Sandregg:,
being of the fee of Ytintun, and which the monks once held of
Richard de Ytintun; subject to a yeariy rent for aU service : and
they are to be quit of all aids for the marriages of his sons and
daughters and of all other services save those due to the king and
earl, viz: iid. in the mark scutage. — Witnesses: Lord Henry de
Burne, Lord WiUiam de St: Leger, Walter clerk of Winch:, Michel
de . . . , . . . de Grestun, Hugh of Battie, William de Bodiham,
Henry de Bodiham, Roger de Sokenesse, Heniy de Peneherst,
Henry de Tyresesse, Joceus de Wattiingetun.
[A portion of this deed is destroyed. ]
Seal oval, l^ inch. An ornamental cross. Legend, ' S : Mathie de
. . . inge.'
Indorsed is the date, 12 kal; May, 45 H. 3, 1261.
230 Robert Poinant to John de Bokeselle.
Grant, in fee, of a yearly rent of 2s. which Thomas Sutor was
wont to pay him in respect of a tenement in Saleherst, with the
seiTices, customs, and escheats due thereon to the grantor, and of
another tenement in the same parish called Garit, which extends to
the king's highway leading from Henherst to Winchelse : the said
rent and tenement to be held subject to the yearly render of a rose
in the octaves of St: John the Baptist in the cemetery of Salherst,
for all service. Consideration money, 2 marks. — Witnesses : John
de Belherst, WiUiam de Haremere, Robert de Bemherst, Robert
Firman, WiUiam le Hunte, Henry le Luggere, John le Luggere,
Thomas le Luggere, William de Ferregges, Alexander de Ferreges,
Adam of Battle, Adam de Otham.
Seal gone.
231 Roger Abbat of Robertsbridge, with the assent of Lord
Robert Abbat of Boxley, to Eustace Tanner and
Matilda his wife, and the heirs of Matilda.
Grant of a messuage with buildings and curtilages in the viU of
Robertsbridge, and lying towards the house of Ralph de Bradstede
on the south and towards le Orspend on the north, extending

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lengthways from the great flete of the viU on the east to the meadow
of Peter son of John Smith on the west; and 7^ acres of land in a
place called Bomeland adjoining the Abbey's wood on the south,
Robert Chapman's land on the north, Adam Lambin's on the east,
and Geoffrey Venator's on the west, with right of ingress and egress
by a way leading from the high road between the house of Alan son
of Robert and that of Robert Chapman ; also a certain field called
Stonnepettefeld adjacent to the way leading from Robertsbridge to
the Abbey on the north, as shown by hedges and ditches metes and
bounds : subject to the yearly rent of 6s. for all services — Witnesses :
Hugh of Battle, Ralph deGreston, Roger de Swokynerse, Henry de
Bodiham, Simon de Feme, Simon de Haremere, Henry le Lugger,
Geoffrey Venator, William Venator, Alan Lambyn, Alan of Roberts-
bridge, Michel de Beche.
Seal gone.
232 Roger Abbat of Robertsbridge to Walter de Bocstede.
Lease of a field once held by William Lambyn called Berereste,
lying to the south, next the way leading from Robertsbridge to the
abbey, and abutting on the land of Alan Lambyn on one side
and that of Alan le Blake on the other ; to hold so long as he and
his heirs shall wish to abide there, subject to a reserved rent of j,s.
a year, 2 suits of court, and the condition that the field shall be
thrown open at fair time for 3 days before and after the feast of
the exaltation of the Holy Cross. — Witnesses : Henry de Bodiham,
Geoffrey his brother, Alan Lambyn, Thomas Alan, Simon de Feme,
WiUiam le Hunte, Henry Luggere, Adam de Othamme, WUUam
de Ferregg:.
.SVa/finch. An eagle displayed. Legend, ' S: . . . geri de Asingg.'
Indorsed is the inscription ' Walterus de Bocstede vel de
Bodyham.'
233 Henry de Bodiham to the Monks.
Grant, for the soul of his brother WiUiam deceased, in frankal
moign, of the yearly sum of 6^. to be rendered by John de la
Crane out of a meadow called Bardewyse which he holds of the
grantor, of which the south end abuts on the monks' brook called
Huddeshammesbroke, the north end Othammeswode street, the

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west side adjoins an acre of meadow held by Robert Chicheli, and
the west {sic) side a meadow of the Abbat of Battie called Batay-
leswyse. — Witnesses : Nicholas Wacelin, Simon de St: Leger, Regi
nald de Betrindene, Reginald Tyrsesse, Simon de BodUiam, Geof
frey my brother, Alan Lambin.
Seal. A fragment only remaining.
234 Roger de Cobbeford son and heir of Geoffrey de Cobbe
ford to the Abbey.
Confirmation, in frankalmoign, of all the lands and tenements
they have of the gift of any of his ancestors in Chidiggel: and
Wandeme. — Witnesses: Henry de Bodiam, Geoffrey his brother,
Alan Lambin, Thomas son of Alan, William Venator, Henry
Luggere, Roger de Saleherste called priest.
Seal round, f inch. A bird reguard: pruning its wing, with legend.

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Alan Nitherin to Alan Lambyn of Robertsbridge his
cousin, and Matilda his wife.
Grant to Alan and Matilda and heirs of Alan of all the land he
once held of William de Fermgge in the vill of Saleherste, lying be
tween the land of Thomas Alan and that of WiUiam de Ferragge,
and extending from east to west lengthways from the land of
Thomas Alan to that of WiUiam de Fermgge and from north to
south breadthways from the land which was once Ralph de Brad
stede's to that which was once Robert Nitherin's ; subject to the
yearly rent of 15^. to WiUiam de Fermgge and his heirs, the capital
lords, for all service : also of all the land once Henry Coding's,
with one tenant there residing, which land extends lengthways from
east to west to the land which was once Robert Nitherin's and
from north to south breadthways to that which was once Robert le
Deth's; and aU his interest in the land which was given in frank-
marriage with his mother. — Witnesses: William de SuweU, Henry
his brother, Symon de Lunesford, John de Porta, John de Beleherste,
WiUiam de Haremere, Symon de Haremere, Thomas Alan, William
le Venur, Henry Luggerre, Geoffrey le Hunte, Stacius Tanner.
Seal round, i\ inch. A kind of star. Legend, 'S; Alani Niterini.'

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236 The Abbey and Robert son of the late Adam de Cobe-
c. 1263, ford. Lease granted by Robert for 11 years, from the feast of St:
Andrew, 1263, of a piece of land called Elretesfeld with right to
wood, other than oak and beech, for enclosure and the abbey's
own use. Consideration money lo^'., of which the receipt is ac
knowledged, arid the lease is to hold good as against his heirs. —
Witnesses : William de la Sale, John de Pesigewerthe, Andrew de
Eylsbricteham, Robert de Wanderne clerk, John Frilende, Geoffrey
de Cobeford, Symond de HUlingele.
Seal round, i^ inch. A fleur-de-lys seeded in form of trefoUs. Legend,
'S: Roberti de Cobford.'
237 Roger de Cobbeford son and heir of Geoffrey de Cobbe
ford to the Abbey.
Confirmation, in frankalmoign, of all the lands and tenements
they have of the gift of his ancestors in Chytingeleye and Wal
deme. — Witnesses : WUliam Maufey knight, Thomas and Wale
rand his brothers, William Erch, William Erkembaud, Richard de
Runtynton, WiUiam de la Forde.
Seal round, I5 inch. Eight leaves in form of a star. Legend, ' . . . .
de Cobeford.'
238 Roger son of Robert de Cobbeford to the Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of all the land called Ebretsfeld in the
parish of Waldeme, with the growing wood and appurtenances ;
quit of all service. — Witnesses : Lord Walram de Munsceauz, Lord
WUliam Maufe, Lord WiUiam de Northye, WiUiam Herche, WiUiam
Herkebaud, Richard de Tonebregg: , Alan Lambin, Henry de Bi
reche, Robert his brother, Robert de Estime, Ralph de Middel
ton, Laurence de Pasingewerthe, Nicholas Giffard.
Seal round, i inch. A bird reguardant at a star. Legend, ' S: Rogeri de
Cobbeford.'
239 Roger de Cobeford to the Abbey.
Quitclaim, for the soul of his father Robert, of an annual rent of
j^d. they used to pay the said Robert in respect of lands of the

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fee of Cobeford given them by Adam his grandfather and Robert
his father, and confirmation of the said grants. — Witnesses: WUliam
Erche, WUliam Erkebaud, Henry de Birche, Robert his brother,
Laurence de Posingewerthe, Thomas son of Alan of Robertsbridge,
Alan Lambin, Simon de Feme, William Venator, Geoffrey Forestar,
Henry Luggere, Gilbert le Turnur of Robertsbridge.
Seal the same as to No. 238.
240  to the Abbey.
8 July, Quitclaim of all his right in the lands and tenements caUed
I337' Denulee in Waldeme given them by Thomas his father. Dated at
Robertsbridge Tuesday after the translation of St: Thomas the
Martyr, 11 E. 3. — Witnesses: Lord Andrew P .... knight,
Thomas Heryngaud, WiUiam de Cassyngehame, Robert de Cla-
vregga, Phillip de Eudlenewyke, WiUiam de Garland, Wilham de
Erch, Geoffrey Coker, John atte Gonne, James Erch, Thomas de
Prestone clerk.
Seal round, f inch. Two birds fighting, with legend.
241 Edward firstborn son of the King of England to the
IS April, Abbey. Inspeximus of Charter No. 223 granted by WUliam de Northie,
and of another by Robert de Crevequer granting to the monks all
the services owing to him out of the manor of Maderesham, which
manor had been given them by William de Northie, and which
gift he confirms : this latter charter had been witnessed by John
Tregoz, Ralph de Oteringdenn, Matthias de Hastings, John Tregoz
junior, John Mowin knights, Geoffrey de St: Leger, William ....
Henry his brother, Henry de Chiven, Walter de Winch: caUed
clerk, Pharaon de Porta, John de Godecumbe. The Inspeximus
states that the rape and honor of Hastings were then in the
Prince's hands; it is witnessed by Thomas de Clar:, John de Muce-
gros, Otto de Grawntsun, Hugh son of Otto, Stephen de Penecestre,
Roger de Rennes, Robert Burnel archdeacon of York, Ralph
de Freningham, and is dated at the Tower of London, 15 April,
53 H. 3.
Seal one half gone ; what remains appears to be similar to the first of his
seals as given in Sandford's History, p. 120.

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242 Gilbert de Wodestronde and Beatrix daughter of Martin
to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of a yearly rent issuing out a tenement
held by Norman and his brother in the marsh of ... . — •
Witnesses: Andrew de Oxerode, William la We . . . and
others. Seals, I. Oval if inch. A crescent and star. Legend, ' S: Gileberti fil;
Alani.'
2. Gone.
This document is much injured by damp.
243 The Monks of Robertsbridge and Richard perpetual
vicar of the parish church of the Prebend of Salherst.
Rough draft of agreement, reciting that differences had arisen
with regard to certain tithes, which the vicar asserted had always
been received by himself and his predecessors from time imme
morial and the monks pretended ought to belong to them as
_ rectors or prebendaries of the prebend of Salherst, and settling
that in future the monks shall receive the tithes of corn, and the
vicar, all oblations, small tithes, and tithes of hay.
244 John de Gesteling to Robert Fot of Winch el:, Luke son
of Reinger, Walter and Hugh nephews of Lambsin
Batan, Hugh nephew of Lambraht Benstele and
Walter his brother, Ralph nephew of Luke, Boidin
Fos, and Lambsin Bret.
Grant of a moiety of all his land which they have reclaimed with
the help of the Abbat of Robertsbridge and the men of Promhell,
and also | an acre out of the other moiety, to hold to them and
their heirs subject to the yearly jrent of 2,d. an acre for all service.
For this grant they have reclaimed the other moiety and to the best
of their power will defend it with banks and waterways and will
with their comrades reclaim it if lost at their own expense. Grant
that under no circumstances shall they be required to follow his
court out of the above lands and if any one of them shall be in his
mercy the fine shall not exceed 2^. Power to sell or pledge sub-
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ject to the service due to him and his heirs, the fine of a penny
on alienation from vendor and purchaser, and reUef. Of the
above land Robert Fot receives a third part, Luke son of Reinger
a sixth part, Walter and Hugh nephews of Lambsin Batan a sixth
part, Hugh and Walter nephews of Lambraht a sixth part, Ralph
nephew of Luke, Boidin Fos, and Lambsin Bret a sixth part. —
Witnesses : Gerard de le Flesham, Lambsin Batan, Simon son of
Reinger, Lambrath Benstele, Hugh son of Lambsin, Alard son of
Swottive, John son of Geoffrey.
Seal, obverse, the letters ' lOHS ';— reverse, round, if inch. A griffin passant,
wings elevated. Legend, ' Sigill; Johannis de Ges . . ges.'
245 Adam de Winchelese son of William Busard to the
Monks.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of a parcel of land in the vill of Win
chelese, 28 feet in breadth, between the house of Roger White of
Colchester on the west and the land of Petronill sister of the late
Robert Fooster on the east, and 50 feet in length, between the
public highway on the north and the sea on the south. — Witnesses :
Henry Alard, Godfrey Alan, Stephen Andrew, Roger de Granges,
Walter Clerk, Laurence de Katefeud;, Henry Bercelin, John son of
Stephen Andrew, John Gervase, Robert Coleman, Willes le Passur,
Roger White of Colchester.
Seal oval, if inch. A ship on the sea. Legend, ' S: Adan Busart.'

246 Walter Kovent to Alice daughter of William Palmer of
Hastings. Confirmation of all his land in Reinger's marsh, being 3 Flemish
acres with the water and flete appurtenant, lying between the land
which belonged to Symon son of Reinger and that which belonged
to Ralph parson of Ikelesham, and which he had given to the said
WiUiam Palmer for 8 silver marks and i6d., and of which William
had given seizin to the said Alice ; subject to the yearly payment
of 3^. for all service, save the care of the banks and waterways.
Consideration money, 4^^. — Witnesses : William de Farlee, Alan de
London:, Stephen son of Andrew, Godfrey son of Alan, Geoffrey
de Fremingliam, Ralph son of Elias, William son of Alard, Roger

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Scampp, Alexander his son, Adrian Cordel, Reinger Paris, Henry
Batan, Hugh son of Elyas.
Seal round, i^ inch. An eagle reguardant, wings elevated. Legend,
' Sigill; Walteri Cuvent.'
247 Henry de Winchelesse son of Mainard to the Abbey.
Quitclaim of all the right he had ' in galeio ' of Promhille, lying
on the south side of the road leading from Winchelesse to
Rumenel, between the land of Roger de Promhill and that which
was WUliam Halfiet's, concerning which there was dispute between
them : Quit of all service, but subject to a yearly rent of ¦},d. —
Witnesses : Richard Abbat of Battle, John de Wadetun then sheriff"
of Kent, Laurence de Mundefeld, Nicholas de Hore, Geoffrey de
Wichtriechessa, Thomas son of Godfrey, Henry son of Reginald,
Robert Foster, Palinus of Winchelesse, William son of Alard,
Henry Boidun, Philip de Hesseteford.
&a/ oval, f inch. A lobster. Legend, ' S; Henrici deWinart.'
248 Ralph son of PhUip to William de Farlegh late constable
of Winchelese.
Grant of a yearly rent of 1 2d. in satisfaction of all claim which
the said William had in a sixth part of the land called Festendenn,
with power of distress on the tenement of Festendenn. — Witnesses :
Walter Clerk, Symon de Mora, William de Sponlegh, John and
Henry his sons, Walter of the Monastery, Robert de Elmundenn,
Alan de Lond:, Godfrey son of Alan.
Seal ronnd, if incli. A geometrical figure. Legend, 'SigiU: Radulfi de
Festinden. '
249 Osbert de Stonlhinka to William de Farlegh.
Grant, in fee, of all his land lying between Redwisse and Alse-
ham next that which John Long held, besides 14 acres he gave
his brother Gilbert, and with the above land, Isabella widow of
Richard Lefrid and aU her land she held of him, and \ acre of
meadow lying next that of Martin Clivesend, and the meadow of
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next the fee of the Abbat of Fescamp which Martin de Clivesend
held, and a certain house, with all the rents and services which the
said John yearly paid him ; also 6 acres of land lying below Tun-
grave next the land of the Abbat of Fescamp, which Martin de
Clivesend held, and all his meadow lying below John Long's
house to the north, from the meadow which Martin de Clivesend
held of him to the west, as far as the meadow which the same
Martin held of the Abbey of Fescamp to the east, and 2| acres of
his land called Fethex lying between the land of the said Martin
on one side and that of Winemer on the other, with all the small
meadow which is below that land and reaches to his own land:
together with i2d. yearly rent out of the land called le Helde and
I pound of cumin which the said Martin was wont to pay him and
his ancestors in respect of \ an acre of meadow he held of him ;
also 2 acres of land called Survedeteghe and \ an acre of land
lying next the bridge called Glinde, extending from east to west
above the stream as far as the new ditch. To hold to him and his
heirs subject to the yearly rent of 3^-. for all service save to the king
and earl, viz: scutage, 151^. in 20i-., castleguard, 3//., justice money,
id. The consideration is 7 marks, 3J-. 2\d., half a seam of com,
and to the grantor's wife i pair of shoes of the value of i2d.
— Witnesses : Henry Pohun, Thomas son of Godfrey, John son of
Roger, Stephen son of Andrew, Alan of London, Reginald Pohun,
Godfrey son of Alan, Godfrey de Pette, Stephen Prat, John de
Stonhlink, Wizo his son, Stephen de Clivesend.
Seal round, if inch. A bird. Legend, ' S; Hosberti de S  '
250 Mabel widow of Hosbert de Stanlinkes to William de
Farlee and his heirs.
Release of all claim she had against him in respect of the dower
which accrued to her on the death of her husband Hosbert. Con
sideration money, i silver mdccV. — Witnesses : Thomas son of
Godfrey, Ralph son of Elyas, Alan of London, Godfrey Poun,
Godfrey son of Alan, Stephen son of Andrew, Gervase his
brother, Wydo de Stanlinkes, Reginald his brother, Adam the
writer of these presents.
.Seal oval, if inch. A fleur-de-lys, seeded in form of Ulies. Legend, ' S:
Mabilie Rele: Osberti de Stanlink.'

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251 William de Farlegh to Peregrine de Hastings.
Permission to Peregrine to buUd his house on the same wall as
that on which his own is built, but subject to the condition of his
making and keeping in repair a gutter between the two houses. —
Witnesses: Henry Pohun, Thomas son of Godfrey, Henry son of
Reginald, Paulinus de Mora, WiUiam Bordwhate, Stephen son of
Andrew, Godfrey son of Alan, Henry Alard, Reginald Pohun,
Godfrey Pohun, Thomas Clerk.
Seal round, J inch.
252 James (Alard ?) son and heir of  to . . .
The writing of this document is so faded as to be iUegible.
Seal round, I inch. A star and legend.
253 WUliam Godfrey to the Abbey.
3' '^^'^- Acknowledgment that he has unjustly entered into litigation with
the Abbey conceming the exit of a certain marsh in the parish of
Stane ; regretting the offence, he has withdrawn his suit, and has
sworn on the relics neither directly nor indirectly to offend again.
Dated at Robertsbridge on the eve of the Circumcision, 1273.
Seal, a gem with legend.
254 John de Cameys to the Abbey.
29 Mar. Grant of free ingress to a certain tenement of his fee, which the
'^' monks assert that they have of the gift of William Erchenbaud
in the parish of Walderne, and which the said William held of him
in capite ; reserving the services due to himself and his heirs.
Consideration money 8 silver marks. Dated at West Cote Friday
next after the feast of the Annunciation, 3 E. i, 1275.
Seal gone.
255 Peter de Ros to the Abbey.
29 Sep. Grant in fee of the advowsons of the churches or prebend of
'^^^' Salherst, Odymere and Mundefeld with aU his rights therein.
Dated at Salherst on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel,

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3 E. 1.— Witnesses : Lord Robert de Passelegh, Henry Wardedeu,
Baldwin de Stowe, knights, Henry de Schamdenne, Richard de
Codingge, Olyver de Cressy, Robert de Langherst, Joceus de
Feme, Roger de Sokenersse, Robert Braban, WiUiam de Ferregg.
Seal round, i^ inch. An eagle tearing a rabbit. Legend, 'S: Petri de
Ros.'
256 Roger Abbat of Robertsbridge to Richard Curthose and
24 July, Joan his wife.
1276. Grant in fee of 2 fields in the parish of Northiham which Rosa
de Seyeveton had held of the monastery in viUenage, of which one
lies alongside of the land of Stephen de Dixteme to the west, and
a certain way belonging to Hamo Curthose to the east, and the
other which is called Hothfeld and Cortone hes at the top of
Godfrey de Todilonde's land to the west, and Richard de Ber-
hamme's to the east ; also of a certain parcel of land called
Breggeland, which Benedict Holestot once held of the monastery,
abutting on Hamo Curthose's land to the north and south, and
another parcel of land called Symonesland and Longereche lying
along Thomas de Padiham's land to the west and the said Hamo's
to the east ; subject to the yearly rent of Si'., 2 suits at the Abbey's
court of Robertsbridge, wherever held, reliefs and heriots ; and
the grantees are to put up an edifice on the premises. Done on
the eve of St: James the Apostle, 1276. — Witnesses: Nicholas
Wacelyn, Henry de Bodiham, Stephen de Gotele, John de Porta,
Thomas de Padiham, Robert Gisor.
Seals, 1. Round, I inch. A man with shield and sword attacking a lion
rampant reguardant. Legend, ' S; Ricardi.'
2. Gone.
257 Henry Lord of Bodyham to the Monks.
^1^76? Grant, in frankalmoign, to the monks of the homage and service
of John de Wybbel with his tenement in Yweherste, viz: the land
which was once Hugh de Pralle's, together with the wards, mar
riages, rents, reliefs, heriots, and escheats ; with reservation to the
grantor of M. in the mark scutage when imposed, 2d. castieguard,
and 2\d. Justicesyeld ; the said John to pay the monks loj-. a
year, but to be quit of suit of court to the grantor.  Witnesses:

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Nicholas Wacelin, Stephen de Goteley, Thomas de Padyham,
Thomas de Wathngetun, Richard Curthose, Reginald le Hore,
Symon de Feerne, Alan Lambyn, WiUiam le Hunte, Henry Luggere,
Thomas Alan, Walter de Feerne.
Two seals, both gone.

258 Walter Abbat of Robertsbridge to John de Sontyng and
Mabel his wife.
Grant to John and Mabel and the heirs of John, of 9 acres of
land in Tycheshurst, which the nief John Wudewerm held of the
Abbey in villenage, and lying between land of the said John de
Sontyng on one side, and land held by John Wudewerm on the
other ; subject to the yearly rent of 6d. for all service. — Witnesses :
Robert de Burenhesse, Thomas de Padiham, Robert his son,
Reginald le Hore, Thomas de Watlyngton, Ralph Smith of Werye,
Henry le Luggere.
Two seals, both gone.

259 S: minister of the Church of Chichester to the Rectors,
16 Nov. Vicars, and Prelates of the diocese.
1276. Letter reciting a mandate of Pope Honorius, under the seal of
R: late Bishop of Chichester, dated at Viterbo 7 Id: Nov: in the
4th year of his Pontificate, and addressed to the archbishop, abbats,
&c: of the province of Canterbury, directing them to give redress
to the monks of Robertsbridge for the injuries done to their persons,
goods, and possessions, by punishing laymen with the lesser excom
munication, clerks, canons regular and monks by suspension from
office without appeal (both laymen and clerks, who for using vio
lence have been anathematized, to be absolved only on going to
the apostolic seat with letters from the diocese), and the vills, where
the goods of the monks are detained by force, by putting them
under an interdict. In pursuance of this mandate the rectors,
vicars, and prelates of the diocese of Chichester are ordered to
exercise these powers whenever required by the monks. Dated at
Bissopeston 16 Kal: Dec: 1276.
Seal, a fragment. A robed figure seated.

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26o Thomas son of Alan of Robertsbridge to God and St:
II June, Mary, and the Gate and Gatekeeper of the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of 6^. yearly rent with power of distress
on his tenement on failure of payment. — Witnesses: Alan Lambyn,
Simon de Feme, Henry Luggere, William Hunte, John de Hors-
bregg, Gibert Turnur, Walter de Feme, Stephen Turnur.
Seal oval, l^ inch. A star. Legend 
Attached to this document is a strip of parchment on which is a
memorandum that it was made on the day of St: Bamabas
the Apostle 6 E. i.

261 William de Echyngham v. the Abbey.
'livV' Final concord made in the King's Court at Chichester, 3 weeks
of St: John the Baptist's day, 7 E. i, before John de Reygate,
William de Northbury, Geoffrey de Leukenor, Salomon of Ro
chester and Richard de Boylaund justices itinerant, by which the
abbey recognizes to William 8 acres of land and 4 acres of wood in
Salherst, subject to the yearly rent of i clove of gilliflower; and
for this recognition William gives the abbey in frankalmoign ^s.
rent issuing out of 30 acres of land in Salherst held of him by
Thomas Ale)m.

262

The Custos and Chapter of the Chapel of St: Mary in
29 Feb. the Castle of Hastyngs.
Notification that, in pursuance of a writ of King Edward, dated
at Chilterne, 3 Nov., in the 7th year of his reign, and which notifies
that he has by letters patent licensed the Abbat of Robertsbridge
and his successors to hold the prebend of Salherst, and the churches
of Odymer and Mundefeld, and to be canons of the chapel, they
have on the day before the kalends of March, 8 E. 1, admitted
Abbat John de Wormedale to be canon and brother, and on his
taking the oath in form as by composition agreed on between them
and confirmed by the King, have assigned him a staU m the choir
and a place in the chapter of the chapel.
Seal, a fine one, but only a fragment. A robed figure in profile seated.

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263 John son and heir of Laurence de Posingeworth to Lord
7 Aug. William Harengaud and Marcfaret his wife.
1281. . . ° o
Confirmation in fee of all the tenement of Possingeworth, in the
viu of Wandeme, which had descended to him on the death of his
father, as fiiUy as contained in his charter of feoffment to Margaret
and WiUiam and Margery. Dated at Ykelesham Thursday next after
the feast of St: Peter ad Vincula, 9 E. i, viz: 1281. — Witnesses:
Lord Luke de Poninges, William de Echingham, Hugh de Boucy,
Lord Luke de Vienne, Robert de Cokefeud, Symon de Perepunt,
knights. Lord Walter rector of Hertefend, William Giffrey, Lampsin
Covent, WiUiam de Sneysham, Hamo de Stoke, Oliver Heved.
Seal round, I inch. A fleur-de-lys seeded. Legend, ' S: Joh . . . Po . . . .
wer . e.'
264 John son and heir of Laurence de Posingeworth to Lord
7 Aug. William Harengaud and Margaret his wife.
This document is a duplicate of No 263, but the seal is gone.
265 William Bremlelbus de Hestsetshe to the Abbey.
Grant of half an acre of land lying between the Abbey's land on
the south and the land of Richard Tipe on the north, and abutting
on that of William de Witerichesham to the west and that of Adam
Geoffrey to the east ; subject to the yearly rent of i\d. — Witnesses :
Helias vel Thuia de Amiotesune, Richard Tipe, John Gefrei, Luke
de Vythes, Augustin Gefrei.
Seal gone.

1285.

266 John de Suntmges to Gabriel de Teudele, Robert Wyther,
9 Aug. Robert Miller, and Hamo Serreve.
Confirmation of leases granted them by the Abbat of Roberts-
bridge of land at Hothlege in Ticheherste, for terms of 10, 7, and
6 years, all commencing at Michaelmas, 1283, and engagement on
the part of himself and his heirs to defend them from molestation
under a penalty of p£'io to the King's Exchequer. — Witnesses:
Lord William de Echingeham, Simon his brother. Master Henry de
la Nesse, Robert de Passelegh, Simon de Lundresford, Reginald de
Tyresherse. Dated at the Abbey of Robertsbridge on the eve of
St: Laurence the Martyr, 1285.
Seal gone.

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267 WUliam de Grafteghe and Alice his wife, Simon de
Ilbenerse and Albreda his wife, and William de
Trindleghe to the Abbey.
Quitclaim in fee of aU their right in the lands tenements and
woods which Robert Sleybrond, a nief of the Abbey, and Matelina his
wife, mother .of the said Alice and Albreda, and grandmother of
the said William, held of the Abbey in villenage at Hodleghe in
the parish of Tycheshurst. Consideration money 40J. — Witnesses :
Robert de Passeleghe, Reginald de Tyrshersse, Benedict de Flotia-
den, Richard de Browlesherse, John de Suntinges, John Bure . . ys,
William de Fugelesbrok, WiUiam Hunte.
Five Seals, of which the 3rd is round, I inch. A star. Legend, ' S ;
WiUi.. .Grft.'
4th, oval, i\ inch. A mother and chUd, and legend.
Sth, round, •§ inch. A star.
268 John de Sunting to the Abbey.
^128^ Quitclaim in fee of aU the lands and tenements which he has by
demise from Gilbert and Philip de Betenersh in the parish of
"Tichesherst and all his right therein. Dated at Robertsbridge,
Thursday, the eve of St: Lawrence, 1285.- — Witnesses: Lord
WUliam de Echingeham, Robert de Passelegh, Simon de Eching
ham, Reginald de Tireshers, Simon de Londreford, Alan Lambin,
WUUam le Hunte, Henry le Luggere, John de BokesuU.
Two lines of letters beneath a crescent.

269 John de Sunting to the Abbat.
"235^' Release of the warranty to which the Abbat was bound by
reason of the homage done him by the said John in respect of the
land of Sleybrond in the viU of Tychesherst. Dated at Roberts-
bridge on the morrow of St: Lawrence the Martyr, 1285. — Wit
nesses : Lord William de Echingeham knight, Simon his brother,
Robert de Passele, Reginald de Tyresherse, Simon de Lundesford,
Roger Doget.
Seal the sam? as to No. 268.

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270 John de Sunting to the Abbat.
This document is a dupUcate of No. 269, but has the additional
names as witnesses of Robert de Burgherse, William le Venur and
Henry Loggere.

II Aug.
1285.

271 The Abbey of Robertsbridge and Richard de Doresle
24 June, and Alice his wife.

1287.

Agreement made on the day of the Nativity of St: John the
Baptist 15 E. I, by which the monks demise to Richard and Alice
for their lives all the tenement, which Alan Ganter once held in
Robertsbridge ; at the yearly rent of 5^-. for all service. The tene
ment is to be delivered up at the end of the term in as good or
better condition, the lessees are to build a mill on it within
the first year of their entry, and if the rent is in arrear for 2 years
the monks are to be allowed to re-enter.
Seal, rovmd,- 1 inch. A star. Legend, ' S: Ricardi de Dor. .'

EXTRACTS FROM RECORDS.
272 Pleas between the Abbat of Robertsbridge and Ralph
16 Oct. de Freningeham.
1265. Letter obligatory from Roger the Abbat for payment to Ralph
of TOOJ-. every year at Easter. Dated at Robertsbridge, the Friday
before the feaSt of St: Luke the Evangehst, 1265.
12 March, Letter from Ralph de Freningham quitclaiming to the monks the
¦^74- above debt and yearly pension. Dated at Freninggeham, Pope
Gregory's day, 1274. Proceedings of the Plea.
27 Jan. Memorandum that on the quinzaine of St: Hillary, 14 E. i,
1286. Master Ralph de Freningham and the Abbat of Robertsbridge pre
sent themselves after a judicial writ ol Pone per vadios, &>€., and by
prayer of the parties a day is given for the morrow of St: John the

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Baptist, on which day the Abbat essoigns himself, and a day is
given for the morrow of St: Martin. On the morrow of St: Martin
both parties appear, and at their prayer a day is given when the
justices itinerant come into Sussex.

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1284. Pleas at Westminster before Thomas de Weyland and others,
justices de Banco. Easter term, 12 E. i, nearly at the end of the
Roll (Sussex). The jury come to recognise whether a vfrgate of
land in Salherst is frankalmoign appurtenant to the church of
Brightling, whereof Items de Ingolism is parson, or a lay fee of the
Abbey of Robertsbridge ; whereon Items says that Rorerus his pre
decessor, formerly parson of the said church, was seized of the land
in right thereof in the time of King Richard by taking the esplees,
and afterwards alienated it. The Abbat appears by his attomey
and says that Items has no right to it as appurtenant to his church,
because he is seized of a yearly rent of 6^-. by virtue of an agreement
dated 11 95 and made between the Abbey and St: Mary's Church,
Hastings, in which Items is canon, and of which the church of
Brightling is a prebend to which Items claims the land to be frank
almoign ; and the agreement is produced. Afterwards the said
Abbat says that the land is his.lay fee and not frankalmoign appur
tenant to the church of Brightling, and he thereupon puts himself
on the country : Items likewise : therefore let a jury be had ; it
is respited to the octaves of St: John the Baptist for default of
jurors, on which day the jury come and say on oath that the said
tenement is a lay fee of the Abbat and not frankalmoign of the
church of Items of Brightling. So let Iterus take nothing by his
writ, but be in mercy for false claim.

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1284. In a plea between Henry de Setelescumbe and Geoffrey de la
Cumbe concerning 4 messuages, 20 acres of land, and 2 acres of
meadow in Iwerst, the jury say on their oath that the tenements
are a lay fee of the Abbat and not frankalmoign appurtenant to the
church of lerus de Brythling ; so it is decreed that leras take
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Note that this plea was for the land of Egelintune, for which
a rent of 1 2d. is paid to the church of Brihtlinge together with
6s. which we pay yearly to the same church for the land of
lerkneselle and of Elam.
1284. Pleas at Westminster before Thomas de Weylond and others,
justices de Banco, Easter term, 12 E. i. At nearly the end of the
roll is this memorandum, ' When this plea was before the Bench in
London, King Edward was in Wales in the 12th year of his reign,
1284, and subdued all Wales and did with it as he pleased, Lewyn
Prince of Wales having been slain in battle, 1283, and his brother
David the same year taken and imprisoned and after Michaelmas
of the same year basely condemned to death at Shrewsbury and
the magnates of the kingdom invited to the spectacle.'

275 1284. This document relates to the pleas between the Abbat of Roberts-
bridge and Items de IngoUsm, and between Henry de Setelescumbe
and Geoffrey de la Cumbe, and the matter is all contained in Nos.
273, 274-

276 1284 Memorandum that 12 E. i in the octaves of St: John the Baptist
on the 4th day the jury come before the justices at Westminster,
viz: Thomas de WelUond and John de Lovetot, knights (WUliam
de Brumton, clerk, assisting them), and Lord I. de Kyrkebi then
treasurer of the king's exchequer, in a plea between Items de
Engolism, plaintiff, and the Abbat of Robertsbridge, defendant,
conceming a virgate of land in Salherst and 4 messuages 50 acres
of land and 2\ of meadow in Ywherst, and they recognise that the
premises are a lay fee of the Abbat, and not frankalmoign appurte
nant to the church of Brithling of which Iterus is parson. These
are the names of the jury : Lord .William de Echingeham, Lord
Roger de I-euekenor, knights, Robert de Passele, Simon de Catte-
feld, Ralph de Rademelde, Adam de Selvestrode, Saer de Bosey,
Hamo de Stokk, John de Bromham, John atte Grove, Stephen de
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277
Memorandum that we were seized of the rent comprised in the
above charter by the hands of John de Vitele, afterwards of WiUiam
de HoUington, and lastiy of WUham de Hastinges when he first
purchased the land of Sutilande out of which the rent issues ; he
ceased to pay the rent, and a distress was made of 2 cows which
he thereupon replevied in the Sussex County Court in the time of
Walter Abbat of Robertsbridge ; the said Walter appeared at the
first court, and WUliam de Hastings made satisfaction before the
second, both as to the rent and the arrears, viz: on the Saturday
next after the Feast of the Holy Cross, 11 E. i, in the hall of the
Abbey, paying 19^. into the Abbat's own hands in the presence of
William de Borstall and Reginald the monk, Nicholas Wasselyn,
Clement at that time marshal to the Abbat of Battle, John de
Bugesell, and John de Suntinges.
Meanwhile, as is said and before satisfaction was made, the said
William sold the land of Sutilande to James Paulyn, who being
distrained caused replevin of his cattle to be made at the court of
the Earl of Richmond in the Rape of Hastings, whereupon the
Abbat by writ, provided under the new statutes, removed the plea
from that court to the bench.
The writ which the Abbat brought. {Record recorded by the Sheriff.']
4th June, R: de Pevenes, Sheriff of Sussex, 4 discreet knights of the
1286. county being associated with him, viz: WiUiam de Echingham,
WUliam Maufe, William de Hastings, and Robert Lyvet, on Tuesday
in Pentecost week, 14 E. i, in full court of John of Brittanny,
Earl of Richmond, of the Rape of Hastings, recorded a suit which
is before the same court between James Paulyn and the Abbat of
Robertsbridge and others in the writ named, conceming the said
James' cattie taken, &c: and it is recorded as follows : — ' James
Paulyn complains of the Abbat of Robertsbridge John de Bert-
linde and Benedict le Messer, concerning his cattie taken and
unjustly detained. Sureties, Martin de Cliveshend and Reginald
le Rede.'
And it is to be known that James Paulyn in full court as afore
said came and said that the Abbat and John and Henry took his
cattie at La Berndedune on the fee of the Prior of Hastings and
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cattie at SotUande on the fee of the Prior of Hastings and not on
the Abbat's fee. And the said Abbat came and said that he took
the said James' cattle by the hands of John de Bertland in Soti-
londe on his own fee, for the customs and services due to him for
the said tenement, viz: 19^. rent in arrear ; and at another time he
sought to take other cattle of the said James by the hands of
Benedict le Messer, in Sotilonde, on his own fee for the customs
and services aforesaid. Proceeding of the Plea.
8 July, Memorandum that on the quinzaine of St: John the Baptist,
1286. j^ £_ j^ ^^g jj^g gj-gf jj^y^ g^j. Yjrhich time both parties were essoigned
and a day was given them for the quinzaine of St: Martin.
25 Nov. On the quinzaine of St: Martin both parties appeared, and at
'^^^- their prayer they had a day for the quinzaine of St: HUlary.
27 Jan. Memorandum that at the first day the Abbat made his attorney,
1287. William Godfrey or Adam Roswist.
And John de Berglynde and Benedict le Messer made their
attomey, Adam Roswist or William de Wyvekehame.
27 Jan. Memorandum that on the quinzaine of St: Hillary James
'2°7- Paull}^ appeared in person, and the Abbat of Robertsbridge by
attomey, and by prayer of the parties a day was given them for a
month from Easter at the instance of Richard Gosefeld.
3 May, On which day James essoigned himself, but the Abbat appeared
1287. ]-,y attorney, and a day was given them for 3 weeks from Michael
mas.
19 Oct. On which day the said James made default, but the Abbat
1287. appeared by attomey, and it was decreed that the said Abbat
should depart sine die, and James and his sureties should be in
mercy by writ as follows : — ' Edward by the Grace of God, &c: to
the Sheriff" of Sussex greeting. Know, that inasmuch as the Abbat of
Robertsbridge was summoned before the Justices in our court at
Westminster to answer to James Paulyn in a plea why he took the
cattle of the said James and unjustly detained them against gage
and pledge, and the said James afterwards in the same court made
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the said Abbat should depart thence sifie die, and the said James
and his sureties should be in mercy, and the Abbat should have
return made him of the cattle; therefore we command thee to
cause return to be made of the cattie without delay, and not deliver
them at the plaint of the said James without our writ expressly
making mention of the said judgment. — Witness : Thomas de
Weylond, at Westminster, 15 Nov: 15 E. i.
Proceeding of the Plea against 'jFohn le Rede.
On the quinzaine of St: Hillary the Abbat essoigns himself
against John le Rede, and likewise John against the Abbat. A
day is given them for the quinzaine of the Holy Trinity.
On the quinzaine of St: Martin the Abbat made his attomey
against Ralph de Mosewell, Robert de Lem or Adam Roswyft, in
a plea of trespass, whereon the Abbat brought the suffixed writ.
On the same day he made his attorney against WUliam de
Stokes, brother Robert de Lem or Adam Roswyft in a plea of
debt.
Oct. 1286. Memorandum that Ralph de MoseweU took the Abbat's cattie
in the viU of R  next before the feast of all Saints,
14 E. I.

278 William Heringod and Margery his wife to Margaret
their daughter.
Grant of the manor of Posingewurthe in the parish of Waldeme
with all the Inlands, lands and tenements, rents, homages, reliefs,
heriots and escheats. To hold to her and her heirs, subject to the
yearly rent of 6^. for aU service, save to the capital Lord, with remain
ders in default of issue successively to Alice her sister and Thomas
her hrother. — Witnesses : Lord Luke de Punninges, WiUiam de
Echyngeham, Roger de la Ware, William Maufe, knights, John
de Rademelde, Richard le Brade, Richard de Buncyngton, John de
Ferles, Sim-on de Echyngeham.
Two Seals: —
I. Round, Ii inch. A shield, semee of cross crosslets and 3 herrings
haurient. Legend, ' SigiUum WiUelmi Harengod.'
2. Oval, ij inch. A lion rampant. Legend, ' Sigill: . , .arete.'

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2 79 G: minister of the Church of Chichester to Lord William
6 Jan. Herigaud.
1290. ...
License (with the assent of Henry rector of Walderne) to Lord
WUliam, who is afflicted with an incurable disease and partially de
prived of the use of his limbs, to have masses and the divine offices
celebrated in the oratory at Posingworthe in Walderne by his own
chaplain tUl he shall have fully recovered, after which time a chantry
in his oratory is granted him; but this license is not to extend to his
heirs. Dated at Aumb: 8 Id: Jan. 1290, and in the third year of his
consecration. Two Seals, both gone.

280 Stephen Abbat of St: Michael's, Treport, to the Abbey.
20 Not. Receipt for 120 marks sterling for the use of his monastery, and
quitclaim of a yearly rent of 9 marks due in respect of lands held
of his abbey in the Rape of Hastings, and which are to be hence
forth quit of all' secular service and demand. — Witnesses : Lords
Henry Abbat of Battle, Richard Abbat of Begeham, Alexander
Prior of Hastings, Roger Prior of Michelham, Lords WUUam de
Echyngeham, WUliam de Hastyngs, WUliam Heryng:, Roger de
Leukenore, WiUiam Maufe, Robert de Borenherse, knights, Simon
de Echyngeham, Simon de Lonesford, Reginald de Tyresesse,
John de Sontynges. Dated at the Abbey of Treport, 20 Nov:,
1290.

1290.

Two Seals: —
I. Oval, 2 inches. A priest in his robes standing. Legend, ' Sigill:
. . . atis de Ulteriori Port. ' . .
2. Round, the lower part gone. St: Michael slaying a dragon. Legend,
'HocUltr  betu. . .'

281 H: Garlande official of the Bishop of Chichester to the
19 May, Rectors Vicars and Prelates of the Diocese.
This document is similar to No. 259, and is dated at Roberts-
bridge, 14 Kal; Jun: 1293.
Seal, oval, only a fragment. A bishop's head under a canopy. Legend,
'  is Cicestrie. '
H

1293.

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282 John de Bogeselle to the Abbey.
'°,-^"^' Release, in frankalmoign, of all his right in the field called
Stompettefeld which is adjacent to the road leading from Roberts-
bridge to the Abbey, quit of all service. Dated at the Abbey of
Robertsbridge on St: Laurence's day 1293, 21 E. i. — Wit?iesses :
Lord William de Echingeham, William de Hastyngs, John de Mun
ceus, Robert de Burgherse, Robert de Passelegh, Henry Wardedeu,
knights, Simon de Echingham, John de Ore, Reginald de Tires
herse, Simon de Lonsforde, Edmund de Passelegh, John de
Suntyng, Adam de Hochamme, William de Ferryng.
Seal round, ij inch. An eagle displayed, its head being between a crescent
and a star. Legend, ' S : Johan; fil ... . armoron. '

283 PhUip de Beeche to the Abbey.
Quitclaim for himself and his wife Hewysa of all their right in
the tenement called Levingeslond in Watlingeton and Mundifeld
which Thomas son of the late Thomas de Haremere holds of the
abbey ; consideration money 5 silver marks and i seam of corn
{summam frumenti). — Witnesses : Lord William de Echingeham,
Symon his brother, Symon de St: Leger, Symon de Lundreford,
Henry Wardu, John de Suntinge, Thomas de Watlinton, WUham
de Haremere, Ralph his brother, Henry Luggere, Robert de Ponte,
Adam de Ottham.
Seal gone.
284 John de Somerfeld.
23 E. I. Acknowledgment that he has received from WiUiam de Aldrynge-
denne, son of Gilbert de Aldryngedenne, the land called Shaftes-
denne in the parish of Sandherst, and which the said William gave
him on the condition of his paying 9^-. a year to the monks of
Robertsbridge, being the rent which had been given them in
frankalmoign by Eustace son of the late William de Shaftesdenn.
Dated 23 E. i. — Witnesses: Reginald de Beteryngdenn, Robert
le Waldeys, Henry de la More, John de la More, WiUiam de Fol-
kyndenn, Goldyng de Mapelesdenn, Robert his son.
&a/ round, i inch. A star. Legend, ' S; Johis f. . . artini.'

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285 Thomas son of Thomas Alan of Robertsbridge.
^^297" Inspeximus of his father's charter (see No. 260), granting to the
gate and gatekeeper of the abbey, in frankalmoign, a yeariy rent of
8s. — Witnesses : Adam de Ocham, William de Ferruge, Robert of
Bridge, John his brother, Gilbert Tripelere, John le Luggere, John
le Hunte, Reginald le Vox. Dated at Robertsbridge Abbey on
the morrow of St: Anthony the Confessor, 1297.
Seal gone.
285* Pleydenn, Bolinton, Peplesham and Staunde.
^T^nn' Inquisition made at Robertsbridge 9 Nov. 27 E. i, before the
king's escheator for Sussex, whether the Abbat of Robertsbridge ac
quired 9 marcates of rent with appurtenances in the vills of Pley
denn, Bolinton, Peplesham, and Staunde, before the publication of
the statute of mortmain or since ; and if before, when and how ;
by the oath of WUliam Maufe, William de Hastings, John de
Mounceus, Robert de Hugham, knights, John Heringaud, Simon
de Shirinton, Hugh ate Chaunbre, Richard de Runcinton, Robert
de Berche, Peter de Heggingewerthe, Robert le Coker, Simon de
la Chaunbre, John de Codinghe, Roger de Mosewelle, Roger
Doget, WUliam de Lonesford, Reginald le Hore, WiUiam de Pen
herst, John de Soswell, William de Bromham, John de Smalefeld,
Robert de Laungeherst, William de Holindale, John Aunger, Philip
ate Wode, William clerk of Iklesham, Roger de Couelingg, John
de Belhurst, Robert de Berachurst, Simon ate Hagh;, William son
of Simon de Harend:, Bartholomew Estomie, John Symound,
Gilbert de Genesing, John ate Beche, John de Batelesford, Gilbert
de Scardenn, Richard clerk of Werling, Richard Scot of Brenchurst,
Thomas de Pelham, William de Chenham, Geoffrey de Ocstepe,
Hamo de Assche, Rikeward le Coupere, John Bordoun, John le
Souter, John de Penlesworthe, and Richard de Goteshole, who say
that William de St. Noet late Abbat of Robertsbridge acquired the
said 9 marcates of Arthur late Abbat of Trdport in Normandy and
his convent, 7 H. 3, by purchase, for the sum of 100 marks ; that
the said abbat and his successors continued in possession till Wed
nesday in Pentecost week, 27 E. i, when William de Leghe sub-
escheator for Sussex took them into the king's hands, understanding
that they had been acquired since the publication of the statute of
mortmain.

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286 Leveva de Bruero to Alan Toke of Kerkestune.
Grant (in her widowhood) for his homage and service and in
consideration oii2d., of 4 pieces ofher land in the parish of Kerke-
tune, whereof one piece hes between the land of William Gunter
and that of William Gerard, and one side abuts on the meadow of
William Gunter towards the north and the other on the bush which
stands next the land of the said Alan Toke. The second piece
lies in the field called Newdich between the land of William de
Bruer and that of said Wm: Gerard, and one side abuts on the land
of Norhin of Kerket: towards the west, and the other on the land
of Robert de Bosco towards the east. The third piece lies between
the land of William de Bruer on the east and the abuttals of New
dich on the west, and one side abuts towards the south and the
other towards the north. The fourth piece lies between the land of
WiUiam de Bmer towards the west and that of said Alan Toke
towards the east, and one side abuts towards the south and the
other towards the north. To hold in fee by the yearly render of a
rose at feast of St: John the Baptist. — Witnesses: Robert de Bram-
ford, John de Langestune, William Burrich, Richard Wamer, John
Andreu. Seal gone.
-87 Margery widow of William Heringaud, knight, to Mar-
7 June, garet Heringaud her daughter.
1 304. Release, m fee, of aU her right in the tenement of Possingeworth
in the parish of Waldeme, together with the buildings, homages,
rents, services, wards, reUefs, escheats, suits of court, pleas and
-gerqmsites.-Witnesses : Lords William Maufe and WiUiam de
Hastings, knights, John de Radmelde, Robert de la Birch:, Richard
de Ratton, Richard de Rontindon, Richard de la Hoke. Dated at
Langestok, co. South:, Sunday next before the feast of St: Barnabas
the Apostle, 32 E. i.
.y^/ oval, li inch. A lion ramp. Legend, 'Sigillum Secreti.'
?88 Alan de BokesheUe, son and heir of John de BokesheUe,
13 Dec. to the Abbey.
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during his life, of all his right in 2 gardens and 2 watermiUs of
Retherlonde with their appurtenances in the parish of Salherst,
lying lengthways between the king's highway which leads from
Robertsbridge to the Abbey on the south and the course of the
stream which runs to the said Abbey on the north, and abutting on
land of his own and in his own occupation in Robertsbridge to the
west and- the bridge of Retherlonde to the east. Dated at the
abbey on the day of St: Lucy the Virgin, 1305. — Witnesses: Lords
WiUiam de Echyngham, Robert de Burghesse, Robert de Echyng
ham, Robert de Passelegh, William de Hastings, Henry Wardedu,
Baldew3'n de Stowe, John Heryngaud, WiUiam Maufe, knights.
Lord Robert Bardelby then rector of the church of Sandherst and
clerk of the king's chancery, Symon de Echyngham, Edmund de
Passelegh, William de LoUesforde, Thomas de Hastyngs, WiUiam
de Harmere, John de Belherst.
Seal ova.1, l inch. An oak branch (?). Legend, ' S; Alani de Bokeselle.'

289 Laurence Abbat of Robertsbridge to Thomas son of Gil-
30 July, bert Wendout and Robert his brother.
1308. Grant to them and the heirs of their bodies of a piece of land
called Evotelond in the parish of Sedelescumbe adjoining land of
the Abbey called Waleslond on the east, land called St: Maridonne
on the west, the king's high road on the north, and the Abbey's
wood on the south ; subject to the yearly rent of gs. 4^. for all ser
vice save suit twice a year at his court of Robertsbridge. — Wit
nesses : Jocius de Feme, WiUiam de Hodesdale, William Atewode,
Geoffrey de Chitelesbirthe, Jocius de Finhaghe, Reginald de
Echene, Ralph Kenne, John Fletcher, John and Roger le Wilde,
Walter le King, Robert Clerk. Done at Robertsbridge, 3 kal:
Aug: 2 E. 2.
Seal gone.

290 King Edward to the Abbey.
I March, Royal Charter granting to the monks, in consideration of their
'^°^' losses by inundations of the sea in their marshes of Wynchelse'
Rie and PromhuU, licence to acquire 100 Ubrates of land and rent

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either of their own fee or of that of others, notwithstanding the
statute of mortmain. Done at Westminster, i Mar: 2 E. 2.
Seal, Great Seal of England, as engraved in Sandford's 'Genealogical
History,' p. 121, but not in perfect condition.
InroUed amongst the Charters of 2 E. 2.

2QI Peter de Ros to Lord William de Echingeham.
^^,™'^*' Grant of the advowsons of the churches of Salhurst, Odimer,
and Mundefeld, which he had of the gift and feoffment of the said
WiUiam ; to hold the said advowsons together with the presentations
to Eastden to the said William his heirs and assigns of the capital
lords of the fee by the service due in respect thereof. Dated at
Salherst on the day of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary,
2 E. 2. — Witnesses : Lords Henry Wardedeu, Robert de Passelegh,
John Harengod, Baldewyn de Stowe, knights, Symon de Echinge
ham, Andrew Peverel, Eadmund de Passelegh, WiUiam de Lun
dresford, Thomas de Yardhurst, Alan de BukesheU, William of
Bridge. Seal, round, i^ inch. An eagle seizing a hare. Legend, 'S: Petri
de Ros.'

292 King Edward to WiUiam de Echingham and the Monks.
20 May
ijog Royal Charter reciting No. 290, and licensing William de
Echingham to grant and the monks to hold the advowsons of the
churches of Salherst, Odymer and Mundifeld, worth 50 marks a
year, according to the extent made by Walter de Gloucester the
escheator this side Trent. Tested at Westminster, 20 May, 2 E. 2.
Seal, the Great Seal of England, being the same as to No. 290, but also
imperfect.

293 King Edward to WiUiam de Echingham and the Monks.
20 May,
1309. This document is identical with No. 292, and dated 20 May,
2 E. 2.
Seal the same as to Nos. 290 and 292, but also imperfect.

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294 John of Brittanny, Earl of Richemond, to the Abbey.
8 Aug. Confirmation of the grant made by William de Echingham, in
'^°^" frankalmoign, of the advowsons of the churches of Salherst,
Odymer and Mundefeld, in his Rape of Hastings ; but on condi
tion that the Abbat and his successors shall find a chaplain to do
daily service for the said John and his heirs, and make special
memory at the high altar. If the Abbat fail the Earl's bailiffs are
to have the right to distrain on all his lands, tenements, and chat
tels in the rape. — JFitnesses : I^ord John Russebe, Lord Richard de
Beringham, knights, WiUiam de St; Pierre, Aumfrid de Momborchis,
PhUip de la Marche, Jamettus de St: AU^in. Dated at Fodering-
hey, Friday before the Feast of St: Lawrence, 1309, 3 E. 2.
Seal, the greater part gone. On a diapered ground a knight on horse at
full speed, the shield and caparisons charged with chequy and a canton
ermine aU within a bordure of lions passant ; on the horse's neck a label.
Legend, ' S' : J  ' The counterseal is a shield of the
same arms within a gothic design.
295 John de Cranebrok and Belcencia his wife to the Abbey.
18 Jan. Grant, in frankalmoign, of a piece of land in the parish of
^ ' Iweherst called Le Strake, adjacent on the east and south to the
meadow the Abbey holds of the manor of Fudylond, on the west
to the King's highway which leads from Bodyham to Hastings,
and on the north to land of Cecily de Ocham ; subject to the
yearly rent of 12^. during the lives of the grantors. — Witnesses:
Lord Henry Wardedeu, knight, Reginald le Hore, Peter de Lur-
dingstrete, Reginald de Echene, William ate Wode, Simon ate
Haghe, Nicholas de Ocham, Rice: ate Brok, Robert Feagh. Dated
on the Feast of the Chair of St: Peter, 3 E. 2.
Two Seals : —
I. Round, I inch. A star. Legend, ' S: Johis d'Cranebrok.'
2. Round, I inch. A fret. Legend, ' S: Belcenc' d'Echeng.'
296 Reginald de Echene to the Abbey.
9 March, Release of all his right in the piece of land called le Strak in
131°- Iweherst, which the Abbey had of the gift of John de Cranebrok
and Belcencia his wife. — Witnesses : Lord Henry Wardedeu,
knight, Reginald le Hore, Peter de Lurdingstrate, William ate Wod,
Simon ate Haghe, Nicholas de Ocham, Rice: ate Brok, Robert
Feagh. Dated at Iweherst 7 Id: Mar: 3 E. 2.
Seal in fragments.

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297 Roger of Canterbury, shoemaker, to the Abbey.
i,jo ¦ Grant of an acre of land in Salherst adjoining in breadth abbey
land to the east and a field of Alan de BokeshuUe called le Milne-
feld to the west, and in length the King's highway leading from
the Abbey to Robertsbridge to the north ; also i acre of his
brookland in Salherst lying lengthways between abbey land on the
east and land of Alan de BokeshuUe on the west. — Witnesses :
Lords, WiUiam de Echingham, Robert de Passelegh, Henry War
dedeu, Robert de Echingham, Baldewin de Stowe, knights, William
de Lonesford, William de Haremere, Joceus de Feme, Peter de
Lurdingstrate, Reginald de Echene, William atte Wode, Henry de
Sharman. Dated at Robertsbridge, Tuesday next before the Puri
fication of tiie Virgin Mary, 3 E. 2.
Seal gone.

298 Alan de Bokeselle to the Abbey.
2 July,
131 1. Grant in fee farm of 8 acres of his brookland in Salherst, lying
between the stream from Robertsbridge to Ritherelonde mill on
the north, and his own land on the south, and abutting on the
land of Robert of Bridge to the west, and Ritherelande garden
to the east ; also a piece of his land in Salherst, 16 feet wide,
lying between Ritherelande garden on the east, and his own land
on the west, and extending from the road between Robertsbridge
and the Abbey on the south, to the said 8 acres of brook on the
north ; subject to the yearly rent of 30^-. for all service, for pay
ment of which the Abbey pledges all its lands of Ritheriande
as well as the above premises. — Witnesses: Lords WUliam de
Echingham, Robert de Passelegh, Henry Wardedeu, Robert de
Echingham, Baldewin de Stowe, knights, Simon de Echingham,
William de Lundresford, Roger Doget, Joceus de Feme, WiUiam
de Haremere, Reginald de Echene, Richard Herin. Dated at
Robertsbridge, Friday next after the Feast of SS: Peter and Paul,
4E. 2.
Seal round, i inch. On a crouching lion 3 shields in point ; the first
charged— 3 crescents, over all a canton ; the second— a canton, over all
a bend charged with  ; the third-fretty. Legend, 'S: Alan
de BukeshUle.'

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299 Prebend of Hastings.
27 April, . .^ , .
1313. Anno 13 13. — Indic: 11, Pontif; of Clem.'V. 8, 5 kal. May. Nota
rial instmment certifying that on this date, in the presence of Arnald
priest of St. Prisca and cardinal, papal nuncio, John Bishop of Chi
chester, and John Abbat of Robertsbridge, came Henry de Garland,
chanceUor, and Robert de Leycester, archdeacon of Chichester, as
proctors for the Dean and Chapter of Chichester by letters patent
under their seal, and WUliam of Battle, monk of Robertsbridge, as
proctor for the said abbat and convent of Robertsbridge by letters
patent under the seal of the abbat ; and the said proctors for the Dean
and Chapter said and proposed before the said cardinal — that in a
certain amicable award which he had lately made and pronounced
by virtue of a certain compromise or submission which the Bishop
of Chichester for himself and his successors and in the name of the
Dean and Chapter of the church of Chichester and of John Arch
deacon of Lewes for the church of Chichester, and WUliam called
Young rector of Mondefeld on the one part, and the said abbat on
the other part, made to the said cardinal, by authority of a papal
privilege to the said abbat and convent, regarding a controversy
which had arisen between them conceming the fmits rents &c. of
a certain prebend of the chapel of Hastings and the curacy of the
said chapel of Mondefeld — he, the said cardinal, in one article of
his decree which begins ' we decree that of the said portion of the
fmits and rents, &c. of the said chapel we have ordained to belong
to the abbat the whole alterage by which we understand, &c.' as in
an instrument under his hand and seal made, on the compromise
appears, was deceived as to the value of the said alterage, inasmuch
as it had been in that article assigned to the future vicar in the said
chapel of Mondefeld and his vicarage charged with the payment
of looj'. to the chantor in a certain chantry by the cardinal in the
said decree constituted in the church of Chichester, and endowed
with the said looj-. ; whereby it would appear that the said vicar
was bound to pay the said 100s., and in common estimation the
alterage could not in any year produce that sum. And they suppli
cated the cardinal to amend his decree, &c., &c. And the cardinal
decrees that the said 100s. shall be paid by the abbat out of the
fruits rents and offerings of the chapel of Mondefeld to the person
who shall be chantor in the said chantry, at the terms fixed in the
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charged with the payment thereof; but if the abbat shall fail and
these shall prove insufladent, so that the bishop cannot well proceed
to sequestration, that then the fruits rents and offerings of the pre
bend of the said chapel of Hastings, appropriated to the abbat shall
be charged with the said payment and may be sequestrated by the
bishop tUl payment be made. And so by the transfer of this
charge to the abbat he ordains that the said alterage and vicar shall
be free from the said payment, and that the alterage shall remain
for the sustenance and hospitahty of the vicar, and that the fmits
rents and offerings of the chapel of Mondefeld shaU be charged
with the payment of 7 marks a year instead of i r to the vicar, and
that the vicar shall have no further claim upon the abbat, except
only that the abbat shall assign a fitting habitation for the vicar
who shall be first appointed and his family, and assign it to him and
his successors. The remainder of his former decree is confirmed.
The respective parties are to swear on the Gospels to the observance
of this decree and to express their approbation of the papal privi
lege granted to the abbat : the bishop and proctors of the Dean and
Chapter to renounce all appeals against the privilege and letters and
appropriation, the Dean and Chapter to ratify these proceedings
within 15 days, and the bishop and Dean and Chapter to append
their greater seals both to the above public instrument and the pre
sent, and the abbat and convent to do the same. — Here follow
letters from the Dean and Chapter of Chichester, appointing Henry
de Garlaund chancellor, and Robert de Leycester archdeacon of
Chichester, both canons, their proctors, dated at the Chapter
house of Chichester, Saturday in Easter week (21 Ap.), 1313.
Letters of the abbat and convent appointing WUliam of Battle their
proctor, dated in the Chapter of Robertsbridge, 9 kal: May (23
Ap:) 1313- — After this the said bishop and abbat and the proctors
of the Dean and Chapter and William of Battie ratified and swore
on the Gospels to observe the decree. — Of all which the cardinal
commands him, Pontius Marguntquus, to make one or more public
instruments and seal with his seal, and also the other parties. All
the above things were done on the above date in the Bishop of Lon
don's house where the cardinal lived, in the presence of . . . arius
de . . largus of Narbonne, Peter Raffini of Maine, Hugh
Warknethby of Chichester, canons of churches, Robert de Kirkeby
priest of the said bishop, Guill: de Villars, monk of the monastery
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and John de Midford public notary. Afterwards prid: non: Mail
(6 May) in the same year, in the presence of the same notary and
the underwritten. Brothers Jonas de Iclesham custos of the order in
the place of the prior, John of Battie, ceUarer, John of Lamberhurst,
chantor, William of Battle, sacrist, Laurence of Canterbury, John of
Watiington, Richard of BorstaUe, John of Promhelle, John de Mor
gan, John of Maydstone, Gregory of Maydstone, Richard de
Bocfast, Stephen de Hastyngs, John of Ledes, Laurence of Maid
stone, John of Molton, Thomas of Battle, monks of Robertsbridge,
assembled in their chapter, after hearing the instmment read, rati
fied it and sanctioned the sealing of it by the abbat. Done in the
presence of Lawrence de Tonebregg monk of Caldra of the Cister
cian order, Thomas Erchinbaut of Chichester, John Constantine of
Worcester, Thomas de Ivelde of Canterbury diocese, and others.
On 8 Id; Man (8 May) in the same year, in the notary's presence,
John de St: Leophard, dean, Henry de Garlaund, chancellor, WiUiam
de Thesford, treasurer. Richer de Syddelesham and William de
Estden, canons of Chichester, in their chapter have ratified and
sanctioned the sealing thereof. — Concerning all which things the
said Dean and Chapter and Brother William of Battle proctor for
the abbat, desired the notary to make public instruments. Done
on the said day, &c., in the presence of William Prik . . love,
Richard Bartholomews, John Lynetun, Robert de la Grave, Henry
de Lys priests, and Stephen de Whatelie, subdeacon of the church
of Chichester. Four Seals : —
I. Oval, 2 inches. Virgin and child under a canopy, a robed priest
kneeling before them. Legend, ' S; Johis de Ge.tino Archid;
Lewens.'
2. Oval, 3 inches. Under a canopy a robed priest standing, his right
hand raised for benediction, in his left a pastoral staff.
3. Oval, 3 inches. A cross divided into 5 niches or compartments ; in
the first God the Father seated ; in the second a robed figure stand
ing ; in the third the Virgin and Child ; in the fourth a. priest
kneeUng ; in the fifth a priest kneeling. Legend, ' S : Fratris
Arnaldi Dei Gra; See Prisce Pbri Cardinalis.'
4. Seal of the Church of Chichester, the same as the second of the three
seals engraved on [age 37 of Dallaway's ' History of the City of
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300 William de Echingham to the Abbey.
16 June, Grant in fee of a messuage, garden, 12 acres of land, and io2j.
'3H- and id. rent in Salherst, which he had of the feoffment of Lord
Alan de Bokeselle ; also of 11s. and id. rent out of his tenements
of Todehurst in the same vUl ; and the homages and services of
John le Turnur, Gilbert Tripilere, WUliam de Iregge, Peter de
Eselinge, Roger Sutor, the heir of John le Blake, John de Finaghe,
Alan le Beche, Robert Luggere, PhiUp Burel, Robert le FuUere,
Peter de Ocham, Matilda Batayle, WiUiam Foglyling, John de
Pesemershe, Thomas le Hunte, Adam le Blak, WiUiam Bram-
belonde, Alan Tinctor, Alan le White, John Cuteler, Adam de
Idenne, Adam le Hiwe, Robert de Bodekesherst, Gilbert le Puke,
John de Bradstede, Thomas de Yardhyrst, Roger le Wise, Robert
Henry, William de Ferregge, Ringer de Wathngton, Thomas de
Winekeham, John Havek, Robert Finch, Walter le Turnur, WUliam
Godday and their heirs, due to him in respect of their tenements
in the same vill ; also of 42 acres of land, 4\ acres of meadow,
and 40 acres of wood in the same vill, which Thomas de Yard
hurst holds of him for life ; and release of a fee farm rent of 30^-.
issuing out of 8 acres of brookland held of him by the Abbey in
the same vUl. The above premises are given subject to the con
dition that the Abbey shall at its own charges find two chaplains,
monks or seculars, to do daily service for the soul of himself, Eva
his wife, and his heirs, in the chapel in the said vUl on the spot
where the Abbey was originally founded. Good Friday and Easter
eve only excepted, and find them in bread, candles, vestments,
and other ornaments necessary for the chantry. Dated at Roberts-
bridge, Sunday next after the Feast of St: Barnabas the Apostie,
7 E. 2. — Witmsses : Lords Robert de Echingham, Alan de Boke-
seUe, Baldewin de Stowe, John Haringaud, GUes de Briaunson,
John de Munceaus knights, Edmund de Passelegh, WiUiam de
Lonesford, Robert de Peplesham, Joceus de Feme, WUliam de
Haremere, Henry de Schordenne.
Seal round, l| inch. A knight on horse galloping, with shield and trap
pings marked fretty : in the corners 4 shields, the first charged with a
chief ; the second 3 crescents, over aU a canton ; the third 3 bars, and
over aU a bend ; the fourth 7 lozenges conjoined. Legend, ' S'; Domini
Willelmi de Echingeham.' Counterseal i inch. Four shields in point ;
the first charged with a fret, the second with 2 mullets on a chief, the
third with 7 lozenges conjoined, and the fourth with 3 crescents and a
canton. Legend, ' S: WiUi; de Echingham.' (See No. 322.)

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30I William Tuse to the Abbey of Boxley.
Sale, for a silver mark and an upper tunic of the value of s^., of
all his right in that piece of land and buildings in Littie Northtun
at Gennemuthe, which he held of the said Abbey, and which lay
between the land of the Abbey of Beaulieu on the north and that
of the Abbey of Boxley on the south, and abutted to the east and
west on land of the said Abbey of Boxley. — Witnesses: Robert
Kiffe, Robert Esseman, Thomas Brice, Thomas le Grom, David
Hacon, William Bartholomew, Thomas de Capeton, John de
Bosco, Phihp Brun, Symon Box, Henry Rolond, Thomas Crede.
Seal round, ij inch. A star of leaves. Legend, ' S: Will; Tovse.'

Helewye widow of WUliam de Orewell to the Abbeys of
Robertsbridge and Boxley.
Quitclaim of her right of dower out of the land of her late
husband in the parish of Gememuthe, lying between the land
of John Grave to the south and the land of Henry de Geme
muthe to the north, and abutting on the marsh of the said vill to
the west and the gate to the east. — Witnesses : Alard de Wyncheles:,
Reginald his brother, Robert PauU, John his brother, Bartholomew
Godard, Stephen le Gric, Gervase de Lord, Geoffrey Helye, Adam
Clerk. Seal oval, if inch. Virgin and child. Legend, ' S : Helewise uxor. . . .

303 Alan de Bokeselle knight to William de Ponte of
20 Dec. Robertsbridge.
1314- Grant in fee of a rent of 2S. and the services due from John de
Berewerthe in respect of a tenement he held of the grantor in
Robertsbridge in the parish of Salherst, and which tenement had
once been Thomas Sutor's. Dated at Robertsbridge, Friday next
before Christmas, 8 E. 2. — Witnesses: WiUiam de Lonesford,
WiUiam de Haremere, Robert Brabon, Joceus de Feme, Simon de
Borgham, Adam de Idenne, Thomas Honte, Thomas de Coresle.
Seal gone.

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304 Thomas de Promhelle to Richard le Lad and Matilda
his wife.
Lease, for Ufe of said Richard and Matilda, of a tenement in
Salhurst late Richard de Idenne's, at the yeariy rent of 4^.—
Witnesses: John Turnur, John de Fynhage, Robert de Bekeleshst,
Robert Fynch, Thomas de Gynekeham.
Seal round, I inch. A flower of 8 petals. Legend, ' S: Thome Promhell.'
305 Alan de Bokeselle to Robert Henry.
Grant to Robert Henry, with remainder to Robert Thomas his
son and the heirs of his body, remainder to the heirs of the body
of Robert Henry, of \ an acre of land in Le feyre feld in the
viu of Salherst, and another 1 acre of land in the croft next the
garden of Retherlande in the same vill ; subject to the yeariy rent
of 3 J', lod. for all services, save heriot and reUef on the death
of every tenant, and suit of court at Robertsbridge on reasonable
summons. — Witnesses: Robert of Bridge, Robert le FoUere,
Thomas le Hunte, Gilbert TrapUer, Roger le Wyse, John de Pese-
mers, Henry Alban (clerk).
Seal gone.

306 Alan de Bokeselle to Peter de Ochame.
I Feb. Grant to Peter and the heirs of his body of 3 acres of meadow
called Walpelmed in Salherst, adjoining on the east a meadow of
Walter de Winekham, on the south a meadow of Thomas de Yard-
herst, on the west land of William Fugelyng, and on tiie north
land of WUham de Iregge, together with a road thereto 14 feet
broad through the middle of Tripeleresgate ; subject to the yearly
rent of 8s., suit at his court of Robertsbridge, and relief Con
sideration money 6 marks. Dated at Salhurst, Thursday next
after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 6 E. 2. — Witnesses:
Robert le FuUere, Robert of Bridge, William Flecher, Thomas le
Hunte, John Poynont, John Cuteler, Robert de Ocham, Adam de
Ydenne, Gilbert Tripelere, Thomas Erkebaud (clerk).
Seal the same as to No. 298.

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307 Peter de Ocham to Thomas de Yardherst.
'ivT Grant of the same premises as in No. 306, and subject to the
same yearly rent, suit of court and relief, but these are aU to be
paid to the Abbey of Robertsbridge. Dated the Feast of St:
Peter ad Vincula, 8 E. 2. — Witnesses: Robert FoUere, Gilbert
Tripeler, Roger de Sokenersse, WiUiam Flecher, Thomas le Honte,
Adam le Blake, Robert ate Coumbe, Peter de Eslyngge.
A?a/ round, I inch. A star. Legend, 'S; Petri de Ochame.'
308 Peter de Ocham to Thomas de Yardherst.
29 Sep. Demise of 3 acres of meadow caUed Walpelmed in Salherst, ad-
^ *' joining on the west land of William Fugheling, on the east a
meadow of Walter de Winelham, on the south a meadow of the
Abbey, and on the north land of WiUiam de Iregge. To hold, to
gether with a road through Tripeleresgate, for a term of 30 years
from the feast of St: Alban 8 E. 2, at the yearly rent of 3 marks.
— JFitnesses: William Flecher, Robert ate Coumbe, William de
Dalynthon, John Fynhagh, Robert Vynch, Peter de Crosham,
Robert of the Abbey gate, John clerk. Dated at Robertsbridge,
Michaelmas, 8 E. 2.
Seal the same as to No. 307.
309 Thomas de Yardherst to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, of 3 acres of meadow called Walpelmed
which he had of the gift of Peter de Okham, together with the road
thereto through Tripeleresgate. Dated at the Abbey, Tuesday next
before the feast of St: Margaret the Virgin, . . E. 2. — Witnesses:
Robert of Bridge, Robert FuUore, Robert de Coumbe, Adam le
Blake, WiUiam de Dalynthon, Peter de Eshyngge, Peter de Okham,
Thomas Erkebaud.
Seal, a fragment only.
310 Johan daughter and heir of WiUiam Brewere to James
19 Oct. Bodiham.
^'^' Grant of a piece of meadow in Robertsbridge next that called
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to hold of the capital lords of the fee by the services due in re
spect thereof. — Witnesses: Robert Mortimer, Alan Ryngdenn,
John Whyte, William Idenn, Stephen Curtays. Dated at Roberts-
bridge, on the morrow of St: Luke the Evangelist, 47 E. 3.
Seal round, I inch. A shield of arms and legend, but both effaced.
311 Thomas le Hunte of Robertsbridge to the Abbey.
Grant, in frankalmoign, for the purposes of hospitality, of a piece
of meadow in Waspelmed in Saleherst parish, below the vill of
Robertsbridge, 18 feet in breadth and 3 rods in length lying to the
east of his meadow and to the west of that of the monks as marked
out by metes and bounds. — Witnesses : John de Grove, John de
Fynhage, Alan de Ryngdenne, Adam le Blake, Roger le Wyse,
Thomas Erkebaud clerk.
Seal round, only a fragment. A star. Legend, 'S:  unte.'

312 Nicholas le Hunte son of Thomas le Hunte the younger
to the Abbey.
Release, in frankalmoign, for the purpose of hospitahty of a piece
of meadow in Waspelmed in the parish of Salherst below the viU
of Robertsbridge, 18 feet broad and 13 rods long, adjoining on the
east a meadow of Thomas le Hunte his grandfather, and on the
south, west, and north, a meadow belonging to the Abbey.  Wit
nesses: John de Fynhage, John de Ryngdenne, Peter Dyn, Adam
le Blake, John de Fynhage the younger, Thomas de Erkebaud. '
Seal in fragments.
313 Matilda relict of Richard le Lad to Thomas de Prom-
19 Dec. helle.
1316. Quitclaim of aU her right in two tenements in Salherst and in
the viU of Robertsbridge, adjoining on the east land of Alan le
Wite, on the south and west the King's highway leading to Battie
through the middle of the vill of Robertsbridge, and on the north
land of Matilda ate Cruche. Consideration money ^s. Dated at
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10 E. 2.— Witnesses ; William de Iwregge, Thomas de Wynekeham,
Gilbert Tumur, Robert Fynch, Thomas Erkebaud.
Seal oval, broken. A star with legend.
314 WiUiam de Echingham and the Abbey.
^1317? ^^"^ concord made at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter,
10 E. 2. before the justices, WiUiam de Bereford, GUbert de Rou-
biry, John de Benstede, Henry le Scrop, John Bacun, and John
de Mutford, by which WiUiam recognises to the Abbey a messuage,
54 acres of land, 4^ acres of meadow, 40 acres of wood and 7
Ubrates 3 soUdates and 2 denariates of rent in Salherst, but as to
42 acres of land, 4I acres of meadow, and 49 acres of wood sub
ject to the life interest of Thomas de Yardehurst. Consideration
money 100 pounds sterling.
Indorsed, ' De Todhurst.'
315 Alan Abbat of Robertsbridge v. Ralph de Cameys.
^°ni?' "^* ^ ^^^"^ °^ '^^ sate of the Castle of Pevenese held on Mon
day the morrow of the Holy Trinity, 10 E. 2, the Abbat appears
against Ralph in a plea of cattle taken, and says that on a given
day Ralph took 3 of his beasts in the vill of Chidinglegh, in a place
caUed Sabinelond, and drove them to the house of Walter at
Gloustre and impounded them there tiU the bailiff of the gate set
them free, to his damage of 40^-. Ralph appears, and says that
WUliam Erkebaud once held a messuage and 60 acres of land in
the said vill of John de Gatesden his grandfather, by homage,
scutage of ^ a mark in 40^-., a yearly rent of 6s. 8d. and suit of court
at Friland every 3 weeks ; that William sold to Robert Abbat of
Robertsbridge who did fealty and suit to Margaret de Cameys, to
whom the demesne came on the death of the said John de Gates
den ; and that Alan, now Abbat, did fealty and suit to him the
said Ralph as lord of the fee, and because he had never done him
homage he distrained 3 beasts as he had a right to do. The Abbat
allows that he holds the premises by fealty and suit but by no
other service, Ralph puts himself on his country.
12 July, At a court of the gate of the castle held on Monday next after
'3'7- the feast of the translation of St: Martin, 11 E. 2, in an inquisi-
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tion made before Elias clerk, deputy of Robert de Sapi constable
of the castie, it is found that the Abbat holds of Ralph a messuage
and 60 acres of land by fealty and suit at his court of Foxhunt
every three weeks and by no other services, that Ralph has
unjustly distrained, shall pay the Abbat his damage, and be in
mercy.

316 The Abbat of Robertsbridge and John Flecher.
24 June, Agreement by which the abbat gives John and the heirs of his
body a piece of land in the parish of Yewherst, lying in a field
called Joan Andrewes land, abutting on the King's highway leading
from Bodyham to Hastings towards the east, lengthways towards
the south on land which the said John bought of Simon Brid, and on
abbey land to the north; subject to the payment of 4^. a year,
heriot on the death of every tenant if John or his heirs shaU build
on the land, suit of court twice a year at Robertsbridge and relief
— JVitnesses : Joceus de Feme, Reginald de Echene, Peter de
Luidynstrete, WUUam ate Wode, Nicholas de Okham, John ate
Strete. Dated at the Abbey on the feast of St: John the Baptist,
10 E. 2.
.Seal in shape of a shield, A star of 6 leaves. Legend, ' S: Johans:
Flecher.'
3 1 7 Gilbert de Crouherst to Thomas de PromheUe.
^\ ti^' Grant in fee of a piece of his land which he purchased of
MatUda ate Cruche of Robertsbridge adjoining breadthways to the
east land of Thomas son of Alan le Hunte, to the west the King's
highway leading from Robertsbridge to Battie, lengthways tp the
south a tenement of the said Thomas, and to the north a tenement
of Robert ate Wode and a curtilage of Thomas Erkebaud; subject
to the yeariy payment of 4d. to the Lord of the fee for all services.
Dated at Salherst Sunday next after the feast of St: Bartholomew
the Apostie, 12 E. 2. — Witnesses : John de Auntesham, Adam de
Idenne, John Turnur, Walter Burel, Thomas de Wynekeham, Robert
ate Wode, Richard Cornere, Walter Turnur, Thomas Erkebaud
clerk. Seal ound, I inch. A star of 8 leaves. Legend ' S: Gilb'ti de Crouh'st.'

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3 1 8 Nicholas Abbat of Robertsbridge to Robert son of Walter
20 Jan. de Wockele.
1320. Grant to Robert and the heirs of his body, remainder to Henry
his younger brother and the heirs of his body, remainder to the
Abbat and his successors, of a messuage and garden and i acre of
land in Hauekherst ; the messuage extending east and south to
land of Geoffrey le Glovere, west to . . ., stret, and north to land
of Geoffrey and Richard sons of Robert de Wockele ; the i acre
extending eastwards to the tenement of the said sons of Robert de
Wockele, and westwards to land of the said Robert son of Walter,
and abutting southwards on the said garden and northwards on
land of WiUiam Tubert; subject to the yearly payment of 3^. 8^d.
Dated at the Abbey, 13 kal: Feb: 13 E. 2. — Witnesses : John de
Kungherst, John de Betheryndenn, Thomas ate Cherche, Ralph de
Delmyndenn, Geoffrey le Glovere, Robert ate Forde, WUham Ford-
man, Richard Reelf, Henry de Delmyndenn, Simon Friyman.
5i?iz/ round, I inch. A star of 8 leaves. Legend, ' S: Robtid'Wockel.'

319 John Bishop of Chichester.
i^^"^' Inspeximus under his seal dated at London the day before the
Ides of May, 1324, of a Bull of Pope Boniface, dated at Lateran
15 Kal: Jan: the eighth year of his pontificate, and granting to the
Cistercian order exemption of their lands from tithes as well those
in their own occupation as those they have demised or shall demise
to others. Seal, a fragment. A bishop sitting under a canopy, his right hand raised
for benediction, in his left a pastoral staff Legend.

320 Thomas son of John de Bokeselle to John Abbat of
23 June, Robertsbridge.
1324- Release of action, and grant of a water course through his land
to the abbey miUs of Retherlond and the right of shutting off" the
water there notwithstanding that the reflux might cause submersion
of his land. Dated at Robertsbridge, Saturday the eve of St: John
the Baptist, 17 E. z. — Witnesses: William de Haremere, William

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of Bridge, Robert of Bromhamme, Elfer Foghelyng, Simon de
Burghamme, William de Ferregge.
Seal round, | inch. Between 2 heads facing each other a quatrefoil slipped
issuing from a heart. Legend.
321 Lord William de Echingeham knight and the Abbat.
24 Aug. Agreement dated at Robertsbridge on the Feast of St: Bar-
' tholomew the Apostle, 19 E. 2, whereby the Abbat, after reciting
the grants made to the house (see Nos. 292, 300 and 314), binds
himself and his successors in consideration of the gift of the ad
vowsons of Salherst and Odymere, to find at his own expense two
chaplains, monks or seculars, to perform daily service in the Abbey
Church for the souls of the said Lord WiUiam, Eva his wife, and
their heirs and antecessors, excepting on Good Friday and Easter
eve ; one to celebrate at the altar of the Holy Cross and the other
at the altar of St: Giles ; and in consideration of the advowson of
Mundefeld i chaplain to do daily service in the chapel of St: Mary
at the ab.bey gate, excepting on Good Friday and Easter eve ; and
in consideration of the rents and tenements two chaplains, monks
or seculars, to do daily service in the Abbey Church at the altar of
martyrs on the right side of the choir, where the bodies of the
said lady Eve and of Joan daughter of the said Lord William lie,
excepting on Good Friday and Easter eve ; all the chaplams to
say daily before the altar of niartyrs aforesaid. Placebo and Dfrige,
with the commendation, i.e., on the days customary with tiie
Cistercian Order. If this obHgation is not compUed with Lord
William is empowered to distrain on all the above hereditaments
and also on the Abbey manors of Berne, Werthe, Park, and Ody-
humme.— Witnesses : I,ords Godfrey de Walleys, Alan de Boke
selle, Baldewin de Stowe, Giles de Bryamsoun, knights, Richard
Wardedieu, Richard de Codyng, William de Lonesford, Henry de
Schamdenne, WUliam of Bridge, WiUiam de Haremere, Robert
Braban, Joceus de Ferae.
Seal the same as to No. 300.
322 WiUiam de Echingham knight to the Abbat.
26 Aug. Release from the obligation of finding chaplains in respect of
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vacated by the death or resignation of John de Godele or other
wise, and in respect of the advowson of Mundefeld, till they shall
be in quiet possession of it. Dated at Robertsbridge, Monday
next after the feast of St: Bartholomew tiie Apostie, 19 E. 2.
Seal the same as to No. 300, but on the reverse the charge on the 2nd
shield is clearly maiked ' on a chief 2 mullets.'

322* John Alard of Mesham to the Abbat of Robertsbridge
20 Nov. and others.
1329. Rough draft (partly cancelled) of a confirmation to the Abbat,
WUliam de Ore, John PauUyn of Rye, John PauUyn of Nitherchene,
and William de Redwasshe of their lands in the marshes of Ram-
meshome, AVestbrok, Coubrok, and Daunsesmersh, and i^ acres of
land in his marsh for making a fence for the inclosure and preserva
tion of his and their lands, and grant of a sewer called Watergang
from Rammeshome to the sea between the Abbat's land and his
own ; to hold to them their heirs and assigns for ever : warranty of
all the above premises. Dated at La Fochie, 20 Nov: 3 E. 3. —
Witnesses : Wal . . R:, Robert AUard, Walter Briggel, John and
Bartholomew atte Carte, WiUiam Couelard, WiUiam Hugh:.
Edw. 2. Indorsed is a fafr copy of a letter (in French) by John Abbat of
Robertsbridge to the Mayor and Barons of Winchelsea. In answer
to their letter conceming the claim of debt by the executors of
Robert Alard, then late combaron, and by John Vinch their com-
baron, against Adam Blake and requesting him (the Abbat) to dis
train Adam Blake to make him pay the residue of the debt — he
tells them that Adam is in a bad case by reason of the part pay
ment which he made, and that he has nothing whereby he can be
distrained. So begs to be excused from doing what they ask.

323 John de Passelegh son and heir of Edmund de Passelegh
26 Jan to the Abbey.
I330- Release in fee of 5 soUdates of rent and the services the monks
were bound to do to his father and himself for their manor of
Madresham. — Witnesses: Richard Wardedeu, WUliam of Bridge
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Thomas de BokeseUe, John de Bokeselle. Dated at London on
the morrow of the Conversion of St: Paul, 4 E. 3.
Seal round, f inch. In base a crouching beast, in chief 3 ( ? ears of
barley), and legend.
324 John le Whyte of Rye to the Abbey.
^ -^"S- Release of aU his right in certain tenements in the viU of
'^''°' Robertsbridge which he had of the gift of Hugh de Yardherst, of
which one was formerly Nicholas Osmund's and the other John
Otes'.^ — Witnesses: Roger de Sokenersse, John Hervy, Thomas le
Hunte, WiUiam de Ferregge, Stephen de TunstaUe, Walter Wilde.
Dated at Robertsbridge, Monday after the Feast of St: Peter ad
Vincula, 4 E. 3.
.Seal gone.
325 WiUiam de Cobbeford to the Abbey.
Confirmation in frankalmoign of the grants of divers of his
ancestors in Chytingelegh and Waldern, and particularly those of
his father Roger, and quitclaim of all customs and services what
soever in respect thereof. — JFitnesses : Thomas Heringaut, Robert
de Clavregg, Peter de Hegyngwerth, John MarescaU, Robert de
Birche, Thomas le Cober, Geoffrey his brother, Richard atte hok.
Seal round, -f inch. Two figures half length facing each other, and legend.
326 Simon de Echyngham brother and heir of Lord WiUiam
ID Oct. de Echyngham to the Abbey.
1331. Release of all his right in i acre of brookland in Salherst,
together with the advowsons of Salherst, Odymere, and Mundefeld,
all which the monks had of the gift of his brother William, the
churches being a prebend in the King's free chapel in his castle of
'Rs&tmgs. — Witnesses : John of Ore, WUUam of Robertsbridge,
William de Haremere, Joceus de Feme, John de BokeseUe, Thomas
de BokeseUe, WiUiam de Berewyk, Simon de Burgham. Dated at
the Abbey on the morrow of SS: Dionisius and his companions,
7E. 3.
Seal round, I inch. A shield charged fretty. Legend, ' Sig: Simonis de
Echingham.'

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327 King Edward to the Abbey.
20 Jan. Royal Charter by which after reciting charters Nos. 290 and 292,
and that the monks when the license was given them to hold the
advowsons of Salhurst, Odymer, and Mundefeld, had omitted
to make mention of an acre of land in Salhurst, and had since
made fine to him for pardon of the transgression, leave is given
them to hold the said acre (valued at 6d. by William de Northo his
escheator in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Middlesex, according to an
inquisition made and returned into the Chancery), as part of the
TOO librates of land and rent, but subject to the services due to
the capital lords of the fee. Tested at York, 20 Jan: 6 E. 3.
Seal, the King's first great seal, as above.
328 Prebend of Salherst.
20 Feb. Notarial exemplification of a procuratory of this date by which
York Robert de Tauton appoints Thomas de Stowe, canon of the church
of St: Martin the Great, London, and Geoffrey de Clare, clerk, his
proctors to prosecute his presentation, institution and induction, to
the prebend of Salherst in the King's free chapel of Hastings, to
which he had been nominated by Lord William de Echingham the
patron. The exemplification is dated 27 Mar. 1333.
329 Prebend of Salhurst.
24 Feb. Certificate under the seal of John de Wiggepirie, dean of Battle,
'^^^' that on this date and in the prebendal church of Salhurst, Walter
Krips a monk of the Abbey of Robertsbridge appeared as its
duly constitiited proctor, and then and there exhibited and read an
appeal, by which to avert anticipated infringements of its rights in
respect of the churches of Salhurst and Odimere which constituted
the prebend of the King's free chapel of Hastings, he demanded
the protection of the Apostolic see and the court of Canterbury
for the Abbey and its adherents : all which was done in the pre
sence of Richard, vicar of Salherst Church, Lord Henry de Stoke-
bmgg, Nicholas Brom, chaplains, WiUiam de Stamynden, Henry
Lovekot, clerks, Peter Dyn, John de Kingesnode.
Seal oval, i inch. A head in profile with shaved crown, above it a han
extended. Legend, ' . . . . ecani de Bello.'

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330 Thomas son of Lord William Heryngod to William de
25 Feb. Stampyndenn of Lamberhurst and Roger Laket of
Blechynton next Sefiford.
Release of all his right in the tenement of Possingwerth in
Walderne, which they purchased of Margaret Heryngod his sister
by charter of feoffment. — Witnesses : John atte Chaumbre Lord of
Benton, WiUiam de Cessingham, Richard de Aula, William Bosse
of Sefford, Geoffrey atte Brok, Philip de Andlevewyk, WUUam de
Berewyk. Dated at Robertsbridge on the Feast of St: Matthias
the Apostle, 6 E. 3.
Seal gone.

331 Prebend of Salhurst.
6 Mar.
1332. Notarial copy of letters of this date from the official of the Arch
deacon of Lewes to John, Bishop of Chichester, acknowledging
the receipt of his mandate directing inquiry into the matter of the
prebend held by the late John de Godelee in the King's chapel in
the castle of Hastings (which mandate was dated at Ferryngg,
10 Kal; Mar. 1332 and in the 28th year of his consecration), and
announcing that in pursuance thereof an inquisition was taken at
Hoo, Tuesday next after the feast of St: Matthias the Apostle,
1332, in full chapter in the church there by William Rector of
Warbleton, William Rector of Mundefeld, John Rector of Idenne,
Stephen Rector of Cattesfeld, John Rector of Beckele, Peter
Rector of Playdenne, John Rector of Watlyngton, Thomas Vicar
of Ticheshurst, Robert Vicar of Bourghersh, John Vicar of Pese
mershe, and Thomas Vicar of Hoo, who found as foUows, viz: that
the prebend held by John de Godelee called Salehurst and Odymer
in the King's chapel of Hastings is not vacant because it is fiUed by
the Abbat and Convent of Robertsbridge, who have the prebend
appropriated to them : whether John in his lifetime held any other
prebend in the chapel the inquisition is silent ; that the Abbat and
convent are the tme patrons and possessors of the prebend which
John de Godelee held during his life, that William de Echyngham
last presented to it, that the life and morals of the party presented
are praiseworthy, that he is in priest's orders, it is believed, and has
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332 Prebend of Salhurst.
^\^l^' Notarial certificate that on this date, and in the presence of the
notary and of Richard vicar of Salehurst, Walter the said vicar's
chaplain, WUUam Jevene rector of Mundefeld, Symon rector of
St: James's chapel next Seford, William atte Hese, Nicholas de
Brome, and Richard de Ouera, chaplains, WiUiam Berewyk,
John Curtays, John de Stamyngdene, and Robert Wogge, parish
ioners of Salhurst, there presented themselves in the porch of the
prebendal church of Salehurst, William of Wynchelsee and Walter
Crips, monks of Robertsbridge, and Richard Clappe rector of
Westdene next Seford, as proctors for the Abbat John and his con
vent of Robertsbridge under a procuratory dated 15 Kal: Jun.
1332 ; that they there constituted Ralph de Vesci their mouthpiece,
and that Ralph read a protest which is given at length, and which
states — that the prebend of the King's free chapel whose revenues
consisted of the tithes of Salehurst and Odimere was appropriated
to the Abbey by Pope Clement V. with the consent of William de
Echyngham then patron and confirmation of King Edward ; that
it was then provided that, upon a vacancy by resignation or death,
the monks should enter into possession of the prebendal church
and its revenues, the consent of the ordinary being first obtained ;
that the appropriation to the said prebend had been formally pub
lished in the diocese of Chichester, and that there was a public
report of the death of John de Godelee ; that Richard Clappe
therefore, in the name of himself and his co-proctors took corporal
possession of the prebend for the monks, protesting at the same
time, that if it should ever appear that it was really not vacant but
fiiU and provided for by John de Godelee, he would give up pos
session on behalf of the monks without further dispute or diflaculty.
333 King Edward to the Abbey.
26 Nov. Royal Charter reciting charters Nos. 290 and 292, and granting
'^32" that in consideration of the fine the Abbat has made him, he and
his convent may appropriate and hold the churches of Salhurst,
Odymere, and Mundifeld, to their own uses notwithstanding they
are a prebend in his free chapel of Hastings, saving to the chapel
in all things its rights. Dated at Knaresburgh 26 Nov: 6 E. 3.
Seal. The King's first great seal as engraved in Sandford's ' Genealogical
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334 King Edward to the Abbey.
26 Nov. Royal Charter identical with No. 333, and having the same seal.
1332.
335 Margaret, daughter of Lord WiUiam Heryngod, knight,
18 Jan. to William de Stampyndenn of Lamberhurst and
'¦^¦'^' Roger Laket of Blachynton next Sefford.
Grant of all the tenement in Walderne caUed Posyngwerth,
which she had of the gift and feoffment of WUliam her father and
Margery her mother, with the homages, heriots, reliefs, escheats,
&c. Also 4 solidates, 5;^ denariates of rent issuing out of the
tenement at Watere which John de Meryham holds of her ; sub
ject to the services due in respect thereof to the capital lords of
the fee. Dated at Posingwerth, in the chair of St: Peter the Apostle,
6 E. 3. — Witnesses: Lord Nicholas de Beche and Andrew de
Mested, knights, Andrew Peverel, Andrew Maufee, Robert de
Clavregg, Robert de Burche, WiUiam de Garlaund, Peter de Wylegh,
Peter de Heggyngwerth, Thomas le Coker, . Geoffrey le Coker,
Richard atte Hok.
Seal gone.
336 Margaret Heryngod to WiUiam de Stampyndenn and
18 Jan. Roger Laket.
1333. _
This document is identical with the preceding.
Seal oval, 2 inches. A long-necked bird with wings displayed, its taU in
form like a fish bone. Legend, 'S:Mar .... Har . . god.'
337 Salhurst Prebend.
2*7 M3.r
1333. ¦ Notarial certificate under the hand of Walter Gest of Ideshale,
public notary, that on this date, at Bysshopeston the manor of
John Bishop of Chichester, in his presence, and that of Master
John de Aumble, public notary, WUUam de Brunneby, Geoff"rey
de Sydlesham, Robert de Aumble chaplain, Henry de Midhurst
and John de Ferryngg, clerks of the bishop's household, presented
himself, Master Geoff"rey de Clare, as proctor of Robert de Tauton
by virtue of a procuratory (see No. 328) which was thereupon read,
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Bishop of Chichester from the official of tlie Archdeacon of Lewes
(see No. 331), and having read them demanded that Robert de
Tauton should be admitted to the said prebend, and that the bishop
replied that the inquisition showed that the Abbat and Convent of
Robertsbridge were patrons and possessors of the prebend, that by
them it was full and not vacant, and therefore he could not be
admitted.
338 William de Stamyndenn of Lamberherst to Roger Laket
26 Aug. of Blachynton.
1333- Release of aU his right in the tenement of Posyngwerthe in Wal
deme, which he had of the gift and feoffment of Margaret daughter
of Lord William Haryngod, knight. — Witnesses : Joceus de Feme,
Simon de Feme his son, Elfer Fogheling, WUliam de Berwyk,
Thomas de BokeseU, John de Stamyndenn, Robert Wogge. Dated
at Robertsbridge Thursday next after the feast of St: Bartholomew,
7 E. 3.
Seal round, } inch. Device ?
339 King Edward to the Abbey.
'333-' Royal Charter reciting that of his father and his own previous
ones, and extending the license thereby given so that the abbat and
his successors may be admitted by the dean, or custos, and chapter
of the Free Chapel of Hastings as canon and brother, and have a
StaU in the choir there, and a place in the chapter. Tested at
ChUteme 6 Nov: 7 E. 3.
Seal. His first great seal as before.
340 Stephen Loveras to WiUiam de Stamyndenne of Lam-
14 Feb. berhurst and Roger Laket of Blachyntone next
Seford. Release of aUhis right in the lands and tenements called Posynge-
worthe in Waldeme. — Witnesses: John de Winterboume, John de
Shirfeld, John Whiton, John Payne, John de Scoteneye. Dated at
Tydderie, Monday, St: Valentine's day, 8 E. 3.
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341 Thomas Haryngod, son and heir of John Haryngod
24 Feb. knight, to WiUiam de Stampyndenn of Lamberherst
and Roger Laket of Blechynton.
Release of all his right in the tenement of Posyngewerthe in
Walderne and in 4 soUdates and 5^ denariates of rent paid by John
Meryham in respect of his tenement at Watere in the same vill ;
all which WiUiam and Roger had purchased of Margaret daughter
of Lord WiUiam Haryngod. Warranty against Alice daughter and
heir of the body of, and Thomas son of, the said Lord WiUiam. —
Witnesses : William de Cessyngeham, Master Andrew Maufee,
Henry Maufee, William de Garlaund, John de Perchyngg, Robert
de Clavregg, Peter de Haggyngewerth, Geoffrey le Coker, John
de Sutton, John atte Doune, John de Sutton, junior. Dated at
Robertsbridge the day of St: Matthias the Apostle, 8 E. 3.
Seal gone.

342 Thomas Haryngod, son and heir of John Haryngod, to
14 June, Roger Laket of Blechinton.
Release of all his right in the tenement of Posyngewerthe in
Walderne and in 4 soUdates and 5^ denariates of rent issuing out of
the tenement at Watere. Warranty as in No. 341. — Witnesses:
WUliam de Cessyngeham, John le Mareschal, WiUiam de Garlaund,
Philip de Endelevewyk, Geoffrey le Coker, John de Sutton, John
atte Doune, John de Sutton junior, Richard atte Hoke, Peter de
Haggyngewerth. Dated at Robertsbridge Tuesday next after the
feast of St: Barnabas the Apostle, 8 E. 3.
Seal round, | inch. Within a gothic border a shield with heraldic
bearing. Legend, ....
343 The Abbat of Robertsbridge and Geoffrey Cade.
'i^33S°" ^^- Hilary's day, 8 E. 3. Demise to Geoffrey for 40 years from
this date of a tenement in the vill of Rye, with the quay {Caya) and
aU the appurtenances, at the rent of 10s. a year; Geoffrey to up
hold the tenement at his own expense, and the Abbat the quay, and
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vUl. — Witnesses: Robert Marchaunt, James Marchaunt'his brother,
John Paulyn, John Aumbereys, Simon Meresey, John Hesoghel,
John de Courthope.
Seal gone.

344 Peter de JocaUis Prior of St: Pancras Monastery, Lewes,
1 6 Feb. to Roger Laket
I33J- _ .^
License to give to the Abbey of Robertsbridge the lands and
tenements, together with the rent and service of John de Meriham,
which he held of the Priory in capite at Posingewerthe in Walderne.
The Abbey to hold the same of the Priory subject to the accustomed
services, viz. los. yearly rent, suit of court at Lewes or Horsted
every 3 weeks, heriot on the death of every tenant, and relief : all
which the Abbat agrees on behalf of his house to perform. Dated,
in the Chapter of the Priory, 16 Feb. 1334, the beginning of 9 E. 3.
The seal (which is that of the Chapter) is imperfect : it represents the
martyrdom of St: Pancras by a Roman soldier, and may be seen
engraved in Suss: Arch: CoUns: ii. 19, but the helmet of the soldier is
there incorrectly drawn.

345 Roger Laket of Blechynton next Sefiford to the Abbey.
I33S- Grant of all the tenement in Waldeme caUed Posyngwerth which
he had of the gift of Margaret daughter of Lord WiUiam Heryngod,
together with the rents, homages, heriots, reliefs, escheats, &c.
Also of 4 solidates and 5^ denariates of rent issuing out of a tene
ment held of him by John de Meryham at Watere in Waldeme.
To hold of the capital lords of the fee subject to the services due
in respect thereof. Dated at Posyngwerth, Thursday next after the
feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, 9 E. 3. — Witnesses :
Lord Andrew Peverel, Nicholas de Beche, and Andrew de Med-
stede, knights, Andrew Maufee, Henry Maufee, WUliam Cessyng-
ham, Robert de Clavregge, William de Garlaund, Peter de Wylegh,
Peter de Hegyngwerth, Geoffrey le Coker, Richard atte Hoke.
Seal round, l| inch. A gaUey, the mast of which is between a star and
a crescent. Legend, ' S: Rogeri Lacat.'

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346 King Edward to Roger Laket and the Abbey,
I May, Royal charter licensing Roger to grant and the Abbey to hold as
part of the loo librates of land and rent mentioned in the charter
of K. E. 2 (see No. 290), a messuage and caracate of land and 4
solidates and 5^ denariates of rent in Waldeme, not held of him
self, and worth, as to the messuage and land, 26s. g^d. a year
according to a valuation made by William de Northo the escheator
for the counties of Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Middlesex, and
retumed into the Chancery ; the whole to be reckoned as worth
40s. a year. Tested at Clipstone, i May, 9 E. 3.
Seal, the King's first great seal, as before.
347 King Edward to Roger Laket and the Abbey.
' il^' Royal charter, identical with the last and having the same seal.
348 Roger Laket of Blechyngton next Sefiford to the Abbey.
^'^,^2^^' This document is identical with No. 345, and has the same
witnesses and seal, but is dated Saturday, the feast of St: John
the Baptist, 9 E. 3.
349 John de Beterinden to Margery widow of John le Hunte
21 Sept. and WUliam her son.
1335- Release of all his right in the lands which he had by demise of
Margery in the vill of Salhurst. Dated Thursday, tiie feast of St:
Matthew, 9 E. s-— f^Hnesses : Thomas de Wynekehame, Alan
Meiner, John his brother, WiUiam Palmere, Roger de Aldrinde,
WUUam le Yonghe, Thomas de Cungherst.
Seal round, | inch. Device ?
350 William Pyrieman to Robert Somer.
* 133^ " ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ °^^ ^°'^ °^ ^^'^^ adjoining land of Stephen Meltsop
west and east, land of Robert Salomon south, and the garden of
the said Robert Somer north : to hold of the lords of the fee by the
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next before Michaelmas, 9 E. 3. — Witnesses ; Robert and George
Cubbel, WUliam Cubbel, John MaUingh, Robert son of John
Cubbel, Stephen Meltsop, John de PoUe, clerk.
Seal round, | inch. Device and legend ?
351 Odimere Church.
12 Aug. Notarial certificate by Henry de Colecestre of the diocese of
¦ ' London, pubhc notary, that on this date, in his presence and in that
of Thomas rector of the church of St: Vedast, London, John Joce,
clerk, and other witnesses, in the cathedral church of St: Paul's,
London, came Simon de Maydestan, a monk of Robertsbridge, as
proctor for John the Abbat and his convent under a procuratory
dated in thefr chapter 10 kal: Jan: 1334, and openly exhibited in
writing before the venerable Adam Merimouth, official of the court
of Canterbury, certain petitions and appeal to the apostolic see and
that court, swearing that neither the Abbat nor himself till the 4th of
August had knowledge of the charges noticed in the appeal and
showing that all diligence had been used to discover Nicholas
Paulyn and Paul Marchaunt of Rye, the party appealed that they
might be notified thereof, but that nothing had been heard of them
10 days after the notice ; that he then gave up the documents to the
official, desiring him to give his decision in the absence of Nicholas
and Paul. That the official took the appeal in his hands and pro
nounced the notice sufficient ; the contents of which document
were to the effect that the monks were canonically possessed of the
parish church of Odemere, and had always quietly enjoyed the
same, and with it the tithes issuing from the new marsh next the
manor of Levelesham within the said parish or tythings thereof :
that having good reason to expect injury in respect of the same,
they had appealed to the apostolic see and the court of Canterbury :
that Nicholas and Paul had nevertheless despoiled them of the
tithes, and that therefore they renewed their appeal.
XK2 John son and heir of Thomas Berteline to the Abbey.
8 July, Release in fee ofaU his right in the lands and tenements in
1337- Waldeme caUed Daunlee, of which Thomas his father died seized :
to hold of the capital lords of the fee by the services due in respect
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Heryngaud, WUliam de Cessyngehame, Robert de Clavregge,
Philip de Endlevewyke, "WUliam de Garlonde, William Erch,
Geoffrey Coker, John atte Doune, James Erch, Thomas de Pres
tone. Dated at Robertsbridge, Tuesday next after the Feast of
the Translation of St: Thomas the Martyr, 1 1 E. 3.
Seal round, \ inch. Device and legend ?
353 PetronuU Celiissh daughter of John Celfissh to the
19 Aug. Abbey.
1337. ¦'
Release of all her right in a field called Fairefeld next the viU
of Robertsbridge in the parish of Salherst. Dated at Roberts-
bridge, 14 Kal: Sep: 11 E. 3. — Witnesses : William de Berewyk,
Thomas de Bokeselle, Joceus de Feme, William de Hukstepe,
WUliam de Ferregge, Roger leWyse.
Seal round and small. Device ?
354 John Abbat of Robertsbridge to Robert AUard son of
25 April, Robert Alard of Wynchelese.
1340. •'
Grant of a plat {platiam) of land in the vill of Rye (the bounds
of which are set out in a charter of James son of Gervase Alard)
in the Abbat's possession ; subject to a yearly rent of 2s., the ser
vices due to the King, ^md all scot and lot {scotia et Ihotia) due to
the community of the said viU. Dated at the Abbey on the day
of St: Mark the Evangehst, 14 E. 3. — Witnesses: Thom'as atte
Nasse then Mayor of Rye, John PauUyn, Robert Marchant, Paul
Marchant, Stephen Russel, Simon Merseye, Nicholas Paulyn, John
Dykes. Seal gone.
355 John son and heir of John Faber of Coubrugg to Philip
31 May, Terry of Coytis.
1343- Grant of 7 acres of land which his father held in the demesne of
Coytis, as they lie together in one parcel in the western part of
Penchoit, and which Lord Gilbert de TurberviUe with the consent
of Matilda his wife formeriy gave to John Mapseis ; to hold together
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and his heirs of the capital lords of the fee by the services due in
respect thereof — JFitnesses : John Deneys, John de Cantelo, William
Deneys, Robert Nichol, John le Spenser. Dated at Coytis the last
day of May, 1 7 E. 3.
Seal round, ^ inch. Five feathery leaves in the form of a star. Legend,
' S: Johis Smith.'
356 King Edward to the Abbey.
I Nov. Royal Charter reciting Nos. 292, 333 and 339, and the legal pro
ceedings taken against tiie monks under a writ of Quare impedit,
(see No. 359,) pardoning their transgressions and licensing them to
hold the 2 carucates of land, advowson of the prebend, advowsons
of the churches of Salhurst and Odymere, and of the church or
chapel of Mundefeld, and the advowsons of the vicarages of Sal
hurst and Odymere, and in right of the said prebend to have their
vicar and all other privileges in the chapel the same as other pre
bendaries. Tested at Ditton, i Nov. in the year of his reign 17 th
of England and 4th of France.
Seal (more than a quarter gone) the great seal of England as engraved in
'Sandford's History,' p. 124.
357 King Edward to the Custos of the Free Chapel of Has-
I Dec. tings or to the Deans and Custodians thereof.
1343. Letters patent reciting certain royal charters to the Abbey of
Robertsbridge, and directing that the Abbat and his successors be
allowed to have their vicar in the chapel in right of their prebend
the same as other prebendaries and canons have, and that the said
vicar be aUowed the same advantages and emoluments as the other
vicars have. Tested at Westminster, i Dec: in the year of his
reign 17th of England and 4th of France.
Seal imperfect, the great seal of England, the same as to No. 356,
358 Salhurst Prebend.
21 Feb. Notification by Walter de Lindregg, custos of the free chapel in
'344' j.jjg King's Castle of Hastings, that he has received a mandate from
the King (recited at length), tested at Westminster, i Dec: 17 E. 3,
stating that by reason of a certain recent collation to the prebend
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of Salhurst, a cause was pending in the King's bench against the
Abbat and Convent of Robertsbridge under a writ of Quare im
pedit in which it was alleged that there was no mention in the
letters patent of the acquisition of the advowson of the said pre
bend and 2 carucates of land with which it was endowed, and" that
the said advowson was held of the King and could be held of no
one else ; and then proceeding to pardon the Abbat for acquiring
the said advowson and 2 camcates and licensing him and his suc
cessors to hold the same, and also to have their vicar as other pre
bendaries and canons of the same and other prebends in the
chapel had hitherto had, and granting that such vicar should enjoy
the emoluments attached to the office the same as the vicars of the
other prebendaries and canons did, and commanding him the said
custos and the deans of the chapel to admit the said Abbat and his
successors to the enjoyment of the above privileges. That in
obedience to this mandate on a certain day he caiised the pre
bendaries and canons to be summoned to the chapel and then and
there, after the mandate had been read and considered, by common
consent granted to the Abbat and his successors that they might
enjoy all the above privUeges, and should be quit of all expense for
the support of such vicar, &c. Dated in their chapter at Hastings
9 Kal: Mar. 1343, 18 E. 3.
Seal oval, 2|- inches, in good preservation. B. V. M. in profile seated on a
throne, holding in her right hand a model of a church and in her left a
sceptre headed with a fleur-de-lys. Legend, 'SigiU: Commune Ecce
Sancte Marie d'Hastinge.' It is engraved in Suss: Arch: Coll: xiii. p. 133.
359 John Wade, dean of the King's Free Chapel in the
13 Oct. Castle of Hastings, to the Abbey.
Inspeximus and confirmation, under the seal of the dean and
chapter, dated in their Chapter of Hastings, 3 Id: Oct. 1344,
18 E. 3, of letters of the Reverend Walter de Lindregg, custos of
the free chapel (see No. 358), sealed with his seal and testifying
that in obedience to the King's mandate (see No. 357), and which
is set out at length, he had summoned the prebendaries and canons,
and with their consent had approved and confirmed the.mandate,
and granted that the vicars of the Abbat and his successors should
have their commons and stipends the same as other vicars, free of
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by the sea or otherwise devastated, or the accustomed oblations
should fail, that then the Abbat should assist in repairing the
fabric and supporting the vicar; these letters are dated 9 Kal: Mar.
1343- Seal the same as to No. 358.
360 King Edward to the Abbat.
5 Nov. Royal Charter promising that the grant of sustenance for life
made by the Abbat (whose Abbey is not held of the King in capite)
to his valet Richard Vigerous, the same as Thomas Breton had
whilst he lived, should not be made use of as a precedent. Tested
at Sandwich 5 Nov. in the year of his reign 22nd of England and
9fh of France.
Seal, nearly perfect, the great seal of England, being the seal of absence,
engraved in No. 31 of the 'Journal of the Archaeological Institute.'
361 Ralph de Poling to WiUiam Testard, vicar of Westang-
16 May, mering, Matthew le Want, chaplain, and John atte
'^'- Huche.
Grant of a messuage and 5 acres of land in Westprestone in the
parish of Rust}'ngton which had descended to him as an escheat
on the death of John son of Walter Bedenye, and an acre of land
lyiiig in middelfeld in the parish of Rustyngton which descended
to him as an escheat on the death of John of Rustyngton ; all to
be held of the capital lords of the fee by the services due in respect
thereof. — Witnesses: William de Prestone, Elias de Clympesfolde,
John RychuUe, Thomas Wodelande, John de Threele. Dated at
Estpreston, Saturday next after the feast of St: Pancras, 23 E. 3.
Seal round, ^ inch. On an eagle displayed a shield charged with a bend ;
all within a legend, iUegible,
362 WUliam de Echingham, knight, son and heir of James de
11 Sept. Echingham, knight, and the Abbey.
1356. Agreement by which William releases the Abbat and his successors
from finding 2 chaplains for the chapel formerly built in the vill of
Robertsbridge and providing them with food ; but the Abbat is to

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remain bound to find 5 chaplains to do daily services and say Placebo
and Dirige with commendation in the Abbey accordifig to the tenor
of an agreement made between him and WiUiam de Echingham ante
cessor of the said WUliam, but the said WUliam and his heirs are
not to be prevented by that agreement from presenting a fit parson
to the Abbat when the time arrives, as provided by an agreement
between the Abbat and Simon de Echingham. Dated at Salherst,
Sunday next after the Feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary,
30 E. 3.
Seal round, \\ inch. Within a triangular gothic design a shield fretty.
Legend, ' . . . gillum W . . . de Echi  '
363 Adam Abbat of Robertsbridge to Simon atte Bergh: and
2 Oct. Isabel his wife and Thomas and John their sons.
'357- Grant to Simon and Isabel, Thomas and John of 10 acres of land
newly assarted on his hUl ground at Posingwerth, lying between
Breitesdyk on the west and the king's highway leading from Waldern
to Dodeslonde on the east : to hold to them and the heirs of the
body of Simon subject to the yearly rent of rod., heriot of 3^. 4^., and
relief, and 2 suits of court at Posingwerth, viz: at those held next
after Michaelmas and Easter respectively. Remainder to John atte
Bergh; brother of the said John {sic) and the heirs of his body.
Remainder to the abbat and his successors. Dated at Waldem,
Monday after Michaelmas day, 31 E. 3. — Witnesses: Richard'
Prestele, Edmund atte Fryth, Richard Coudon, Robert Dodes
londe, WUliam Merpham, William Castelayn.
Seal round, f inch. A squirrel sejeant. Legend, ' I crare rotis gode. '
364 The Abbey of Robertsbridge and John son of Gervase
29 Sept. Andrews.
1270. Convention by which John releases to the Abbey his land in
Ywerste caUed EgUnton, with the homages, services, rents, escheats,
&c., being the land his father bought of Herbert de Borgherse and
the services of which Reginald son of the said Herbert sold to
the Abbey. A rent of 4^-. is reserved and a power of distress on tiie
Abbey's chattels and vUleins at Winchelese and Rye. Dated
Michaelmas, 1 2^0. — Witnesses : Lord William de Echingeham,
Mathias of Hastings, John Moyn, William de Northye, knights.

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Stephen de Gocele, Robert le Hore, Thomas de Padyham, Henry
Alard, Reginald his brother, John Rogers, Geoffrey Elyas.
Seal roxmd, l^ inch. A star formed of 4 leaves and 4 swords. Legend,
' S: Johs: fil: Jervasii An:.'

365 Stephen Andrew of Rye to the Abbey.
'l^f^^' Release of all his right in the lands and tenements known as
Eglinton or Andrewesland, together with a rent of 4 marks issuing
thereout. Dated at Robertsbridge, Friday next after the feast of
St: Matthew the Apostle, 33 E. 3.
Seal oval, | inch. An old man's face, and legend.

366 The Abbey of Robertsbridge and Stephen Andrew of
30 Sept. Rye.
1359- Grant to Stephen heir of John son of Gervase Andrews, in con
sideration of his release of a rent of 4 marks (claimed by him of the
Abbey under the terms of the said John's charter to them, but
alleged by the Abbey to have been payable only during the said
John's life), of a rent of 4o.f. during the lives of himself and his wife
Joan, and after their death of 26s. to his heirs, out of the manor of
FodUand and lands caUed Eglinton or Andrewesland, with power
of distress. Dated at Robertsbridge, Monday next after Michael
mas day, 1359. — Witnesses: William de Echingham, knight, John
de Ore, WiUiam de Haldenn, Robert Amald, Vincent Fynch, Wil
liam TaUlor, Seal oval, J inch. An old man's face, and legend.

367 The Abbey and Stephen Andrew.
Memorandum conceming the 4 marks rent ; that it was paid to
John son of Gervase and his heirs from 1270 to 1357, when Stephen
heir of the said John harshly distrained for it, that the Abbat then
referred to the charter and came to the conclusion that the rent was
only payable to Stephen and not to his heirs ; that the difference
continued from Christmas, 1356, to the Thursday before the
Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 1359, on which date a concord was

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made at Ikelesham ; the arrears amounting tO;^6 Bs. 4d., axe released
to the Abbey, and Stephen receives a pipe of wine. This was done
whilst Adam Wyse was Abbat.

368 King Edward and the Abbey.
^° gQ*^' Exemplification tested at Westminster by Gervase de Wilford 20
Feb: 34 E. 3, of the process of a record amongst the memoranda
of the Exchequer of HiUary term, 19 E. 2, as follows : The king
by writ under the great seal of the 1 7th year of his reign, after re
citing that the Abbat had exhibited charters to show that he had
always held his lands and tenements in frankalmoign and free from
aid towards the marriage of the eldest daughter of the late king,
but that the sheriff" of those counties had distrained for an aid of
this kind, commands the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer to
inspect the said charters, and if they confirm his statement, to order
the sheriffs to remove the distress : this writ is tested at Ravenes-
dale, 26 Nov: 17 E. 2 (1323.) The Abbat then comes and com
plains that the sheriff of Sussex has distrained for 50^-. in his manor
of Sutton in the Rape of Pevenesye and the sheriff" of Kent for 30^-.
in his manor of Lamberhurst in that county, unjustly, because he
held his lands in frankalmoign under charters confirmed by King
Henry, this king's grandfather, and quit of all aids of this kind.
The Abbat produces a charter of Cecily de Avrenchis widow, wit
nessed by WiUiam Earl Warenne, WUUam third Earl of Sussex,
Gilebert de Aquila, Simon de Echingeham, WiUiam his son, WiUiam
de Munceaus, Richard de Cumbe, WUUam Gulafre, Walter de Denne,
Reginald Giffart, Robert son of Alan, and Helyas Foleht, grant
ing to the Abbey, with the assent of WUliam her son and heir, out
of her marriage portion in Sutton next Seford her capital messuage
demesnes and pasturages belonging to this manor and 9^ acres of
meadow also belonging thereto and a denne caUed Omble, witii all
customs and liberties appurtenant to the manor, to hold in frankal
moign. He then produces a charter of Robert de Crevequer heir
of Lord Hamo de Crevequer, witnessed by Lord Fulco Paiferer,
Lord Mathias de Hastings, Lord WiUiam de Northye, Lord Ralph
de Eteringeden, Lord John Mowyne, Lord John de Suane, Walter
clerk of Wynchenese, Richard GUndel, Richard de Legh, John de
Kechenore, William de Snelham, and Hugh de Chodinge, confirm-

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ing to the monks all the lands and tenements they hold of his fee
in the parish of Lamberhurst, with the rents, services, customs,
liberties, &c., to hold in frankalmoign. Also a confirmation charter
of King Henry (3rd) set out at length (see No. 152), and a charter
of King Edward (ist) tested at Westminster, to June, 21 E. i, by
which, after reciting that homage had been done him by Mainard late
Abbat in respect of the manor he held of him in L-amberhurst, which
is of the barony of Ledes, and of which barony Robert de Crevequer
had enfeoffed him and his late consort Alianor in fee, he releases
the said homage to Abbat Thomas inasmuch as it had been found
that tiie Abbey had held the manor of the said Robert in frankal
moign, so that no homage was due. And the Abbat seeks to be
relieved from the exaction of the aid. And the records are searched,
and it is found that soj-. are demanded in respect of 2 fees of Mor-
teyn in Sutton in the Rape of Pavenesye, as appears from the great
roU of 16 (E. 2), Sussex, and the great roll of the third year, in the
roll of compotuses, in the compotus of John Hemeys sheriff" of
Sussex and his companions late collectors of the aid for Sussex,
&c. : and that 30J. are demanded in respect of lands in Kent, viz.
20^-. for half a fee in Lamberhurst in the hundred of Brenchesle,
and IOJ-. for |- of a fee in the hundred of Rolfnyndenne, as appears
from the great roll of 18 (E. 2), Kent and the great roll of the third
year, in the roll of compotuses, in the compotus of Henry de Cob-
ham late sheriff" of Kent and his companions late collectors of the
aid for Kent, &c. And as to all the lands in the hundred of Rolf
nyndenne, the Abbat says that he and his predecessors have always
held them of the manor of Lamberherst, and that they held this
manor at the time of the confirmations by Kings Henry and
Edward as also now in frankalmoign. And inquisition is directed
to be taken whether the Abbat's predecessors held the manor of
Lamberherst at the date of King Henry's confirmation charter,
viz: 8 June, 37 H. 3, and whether the tenements which the present
Abbat holds in the hundred of Rolfnyndenne were at that date and
since held of that manor, and if so, whether the Abbat or his pre
decessors after that date altered their estate with regard to the
tenement he holds in that manor or the tenement he holds in the
said manor of Sutton, or whether they possessed by purchase or
otherwise any tenements in the said manors in the said i8th year of
K. E. I, in which year the aid was granted, or any since other
than those they held at that date. And the sheriff of Sussex is

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required to bring before the barons here in 3 weeks of Easter 18
knights, &c. of the venue of Sutton, and the sheriff" of Kent on the
same day 18 knights, &c. of the venue of Lamberherst, or before
any one of the barons of the Exchequer if he shall previously come
into those parts, &c. And the same day is given to the Abbat, and
meanwhUe respite is given him of the said demands. On which
day comes the said Abbat, and inquest comes of the county of
Sussex by Geoffrey atte Broke and others, as appears in the panel
of the said inquisition preserved amongst the king's writs of this
year. And the jurors say on their oaths that neither the Abbat nor
his predecessors held any lands or tenements in Sutton 18 E. 1, or
since, other than those his predecessors held there of the gift of
Cecily de Avrenchis on the said 8th of June, 37 H. 3, and have
never altered their estate, &c. And inquest comes of the county
of Kent by Alexander atte Bourns and his companions, &c., and
the jurors say on their oaths that the Abbat's predecessors held the
manor of Lamberhurst on the said 8th day of June, and that all the
tenements he has or his predecessors had in the said i8th year in
the hundred of Rolfnyndenne are, and on the said 8th day were, of
the manor and within the parish of Lamberhurst, and that they
have never changed their estate with regard thereto. And that
neither the present Abbat holds nor his predecessors held in the
said 1 8th year any tenements there other than those which now
are, and on the said Sth day of June were, of the manor and in the
parish of Lamberhurst. It is therefore decided that the Abbat
shall be exonerated from the said aid.
Seal only a fragment. The king on horseback, his shield and the horse's
trappings charged with 3 Hons passant guardant. Legend, . . .
Reverse : Within a Gothic design a shield of arms as above.
Legend, ....

369 Ralph de Harmere, son of William de Harmere of the
9 May, parish of Salhurst, to the Abbey.
1361. -'
Release of a yearly rent of 2s., which he acquired of William de
Fynhagh, of the parish of Whatlington, as appears by his charter.
Dated at Robertsbridge, Sunday next after the feast of St : John the
Ev.angelist ad Portam Latinam, 35 E. 3.
Device and legend ?

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370 [Copies of Charters. "]
Adam de Cobeford to Rikeward son of Osmund,
Confirmation of 3 acres of his land in the field called Botynge-
land at Hetheford, next the high road, and lying at the west end of
the same field ; to hold in fee subject to the yearly rent of 12^/. for
all service; consideration money i8d. — Witnesses: John de
Posyngworth, Andrew de Mich : , Walter Roger, John Friled, Henry
Messey, Geoffrey de Runter, Ralph de Runter, Thomas Colebrener,
WilUam de Prestele, Robert son of the priest, Simon de Runter,
Luke Walewerd.

Adam Abbat of Robertsbridge to William son of John
atte Forde.
22 Sept. Confirmation of a tenement of 3 acres of land and a garden in
'^ '¦ Waldem, which he had purchased of WiUiam atte Gate of
Chytingelegh ; to hold of him and his successors as capital lords of
the fee by the services due in respect thereof Dated at Roberts-
bridge the morrow of St: Matthew the Apostle, 35 E. 3. — Witnesses :
Robert de Clavregg, Thomas de Hyham, Edmund atte Fryth, Simon
atte Grove, John atte Grove, Richard Creppe. And John atte
Forde, father of the said William, puts his seal to this copy in testi
mony. Dated at Robertsbridge monastery, Saturday the feast of
St: Edmund King and Martyr, 35 E. 3 (20 Nov: 1361). — Wit
nesses: WUUam de Pos)mgwerth, John Godreve, John de Elham,
John de Hidenye, in the Abbat's chamber.

371 Giles Abbat of Robertsbridge to William called Meyde-
kyn junior, son of Nicholas Meydekyn.
Grant for life of 3^ acres of land in la Eldelonde in the parish of
PromheUe, subject to the yearly rent of 5.?. payable at the Abbey's
grange of Promhelle (bounds given). — Witnesses : Robert Willem,
Lovekot Thomas, Henry Thomas, Thomas de Santherst, Geoffrey
Swart, Richard Meydekyn.
Seal gone.

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372 Edward Dalyngeregge, knight, Lord of Bodyhame, to
26 March, the Mouks.
1383- Confirmation of the grant made them 4 E. i of the homage and
service of John de Wybbele with his tenement (see No. 257), and
release in the presence of John Cresseferde the then tenant of all
his rights therein excepting scutage, castleguard, and justicesyeld. —
Witnesses : Robert Echyngehame, John Edward, WilUam Beteryn-
denne, John Padyhame, John Pieres. Dated at Bodyhame,
Thursday in Easter week, 6 R. 2.
Seal, only a small fragment remaining. •

373 James son of Stephen Andrew of Rye to William Abbat
20 April, of Robertsbridge.
1391. Release of a yearly rent of 26s. 8d. issuing out of a manor of the
Abbey called Fodelonde for the next 7 years, in consideration of a
sum of money paid into his hands. — Witnesses : Ralph rector of
the church of Iwherst, Richard Meriweither chaplain, John Con-
ver, WiUiam "Whyton, Robert atte Cherche. Dated Thursday next
before the feast of St: George, 14 R. 2.
Two Seals : —
I. Gone.
2. Round. Device?

374 Robert Fletcher and Richard Cousterve of Ewherst to
I March, John Abbat of Robertsbridge.
Grant in fee of 26 solidates and 8 denariates of yearly rent, pay
able by the Abbat in respect of the lands and tenements rents
and services in Ewherst caUed Eglynton or Andrewyslonde, and
which rent, inter alia, the grantors together with Robert de Heelde
of Brede (since dead) lately acquired of James son of Stephen
Andrew, and release of aU their right in the same. Dated i Mar:
II H. 4.
Seals : —
I. Imperfect,
2. Round, J inch. A monogram.

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375 John Abbat of Robertsbridge to Robert BokeseU senior
and Joane his wife of the parish of Salehurst.
Grant of 2 acres of land in a field at Salehurst, caUed Parsons-
felde, adjoining on the south a road leading from the vicar's tene
ment to Bodyham, and on the east a road leading from Street to a
spring called Parsoneswell ; to hold to Robert and his wife and the
lawfiil heirs of their bodies by the service of i2d. yearly, 2 suits of
court at his rectory of Salhurst, heriot, and reUef of 12^. on the
death of every tenant ; remainder to John bastard son of Robert
and the lawful heirs of his body ; remainder to Thomas brother of
the said John and the lawful heirs of his body ; remainder to Elen
daughter of the said Robert senior and the lawful heirs of her body;
remainder to Robert BokeseU the younger and the lawful heirs of
his body ; remainder to the Abbat and his successors. Dated in
the Chapterhouse, Thursday next after the feast of the Annuncia
tion of the Virgin Mary, i H. 5. — Witnesses : Thomas BokeseU,
Robert Carstrete, Robert Braban, Henry Westebome, Robert
atte Reed.
Seal unimportant.
376 Thomas Abbat of Robertsbridge to Thomas Yarrad and
5 Jan. Beatrice his wife of the parish of Salehurst.
1427. Grant of 2 acres of land, &c. (being the same as comprised in
No. 375) in Salhurst ; to hold to Thomas and Beatrice and the
lawful heirs of their bodies by the services, &c. (see No. 375) ]
remainder to William their son and the lawful heirs of his body ;
remainder to Robert brother of William and the lawful heirs of his
body ; remainder to Johane daughter of the said Thomas and the
lawful heirs of her body ; remainder to IsabeU sister of Johane and
the lawful heirs of her body ; remainder to Helena sister of IsabeU
and the lawful heirs of her body ; remainder to Katherine sister of
Helena and the lawful heirs of her body ; remainder to PetronUl
sister of Katherine and the lawful heirs of her body ; remainder to
Anne sister of PetroniU and the lawful heirs of her body ; remainder
to Thomasine sister of Anne and the lawful heirs of her body ; re
mainder to the Abbat and his successors. Dated in the Chapter
house, Friday next before the feast of the Epiphany, 18 H. 8.
Two small seals attached.

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377 John Abbat of Robertsbridge to Adam Ywode and John
22 Jan. Stevenes.
Grant in fee of the land called Willardeslond with the rents be
longing thereto in the parishes of Dalyngton and Bryzthling all
of which John Sandregge of Bryzthling had held for the term of
life of AUce Holte with reversion to the Abbat ; to hold in fee
farm at the yearly rent of y. for all service. Dated in the Chapter
house on St: Vincent's the Martyr's day, 6 H, 5,

1431 (?)•

377* John Reyner of Salherst to the Abbey,
f^Pfs'" Release for himself and heirs of all claim, present and future, to
all the lands and tenements called Reynerslond in the parish of
Salherst of the Abbey's tenure. In witness whereof he has affixed
his seal. Dated at the Abbey on the day of the eleven thousand
Virgins, 10 K, Henry, — Witnesses: John Vannere, William "Whyton,
John R: Wrton, William Stapylman, Thomas Frend,
A small seal attached.

378 Richard a Beche, son and heir of John a Beche of Sedely-
28 Jan. scumbe, to John Yhamme of the Vill of Roberts-
bridge in the parish of Salhurst.
Release of all his right in a tenement and garden called Gres-
lyes- tenement in the viU of Robertsbridge. Dated at Salhurst 28
Jan: 11 H. 6.
Small seal attached.
379 John Abbat of Robertsbridge to Thomas Harry of the
15 April, parish of Westefeld.
1435. Grant hi fee of a tenement caUed Sowthynne's tenement, con
sisting of 45 acres of arable and woodland in the parish of Weste
feld of which Robert Carstrete of Salehurst was lately tenant at
will ; subject to the yearly rent of 2s. 6d., 2 hens or 6d. at Christ
mas, suit at his Court of Robertsbridge every 3 weeks or a fine of
4d. for each suit, heriot, and reUef. Dated in the Chapterhouse,
IS Ap: 13 H. 6. — Witnesses: John Oxenbregge, John Fynhaghe,
Tanner, John a Wyke senior, William Martyn, John a Grove.
Seal attached.

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380 John Abbat of Robertsbridge to Thomas Whyton.
10 Jan. _, ¦ r r
1436. Grant in tee of a tenement and 30 acres of land, more or less,
in the parish of Iwherst, formeriy held by William Stapylman of
Iwherst ; subject to tiie yearly payment of 4^-. to the treasurer of
the Abbey, 3d. to tiie sacrist, and a cock and 2 hens to the cel
larer, and suit at the Court of Robertsbridge every 3 weeks or 8d.
yearly as a fine for neglect. Dated at the Chapterhouse of
Robertsbridge 10 Jan: 14 H. 6. — Witnesses: John Perys, John
Oxenbregge, Simon Tomset, WiUiam Mexefet (?)
Small seal, a gem, attached.

381 King Henry to the Abbat.
17 July
'437- Royal Charter granted at the request of the communities of the
kingdom made in the last Parliament, and with the assent of the
lords spiritual and temporal in the same Parliament assembled,
pardoning the Abbat and convent for all kinds of transgressions and
offences committed before 2 Sep: 10 H. 6; and for all alienations,
donations, and purchases made - by them of lands and tenements
held of him or any of his progenitors. Kings of England, in
capite, and all alienations and purchases in mortmain made without
license ; remitting all fines and amerciaments, reliefs and scutages,
and all demands he had against them before the day of his corona
tion, and aU securities for peace ; pardoning offences against the
statute in receiving papal bulls, and releasing to them all jewels
which had been deposited with them as security for war-loans, and
for the expenses of the passage of the late King to the vill of Har-
flewe and parts of France and Normandy, unless the same be
redeemed within a year of the 7th of March last ; but upon this
condition that the Abbat shall not put forward any further demands
in respect of the late King's wars and journeys over and above
what may be due to him for custody of the castle and vill of Calais,
and the marches there in the late King's time. Tested at West
minster 17 July, 15 H, 6. [By the King in Pariiament,]
Seal, the great seal of England, the same as that used by K, H, 4, and en
graved on p, 244 of ' Sandford's History.'

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382 Margery Tamworth of Robertsbridge, widow, to John
20 May, Haylok.
1450- Grant in fee of a garden in the vill of Robertsbridge, late Thomas
Bremleng's, adjoining abbey land called Totehurst on the south
and west, the said John's land on the north, and the King's high
way leading from Robertsbridge to Battle on the east, and which
she and her late husband John Hemmyng bought of the said
Thomas : To hold of the capital lords of the fee by the services
due in respect thereof — Witnesses: John W}mder, John Corsley,
John Brykynden senior, John Craddok, John Iham. Dated 20
May, 28 H, 6.
Seal, a. monogram, M.T.

383 Thomas Echyngham Lord of Echyngham to John Fuller
20 Oct. and Alice his wife.
1452. Grant of a tenement in Saleherst, late John Dyne's, containing
by estimation 14 acres, and lying on the south side of the cemetery
of Saleherst church ; to hold for their lives of him and his heirs,
subject to the yearly rent of 15^., 2 capons at Easter, suit at his
court of Saleherste, and heriot on the death of the said John and
Alice. Dated 20 Oct: 31 H. 6.
Seal, a shield fretty.
384 William Abbat of Robertsbridge to John Whytyng,
12 June, junior, and Robert Andrewe.
HS9- -• Grant in fee of 2 tenements in Westfeld, one caUed Southyns
tenement and containing by estimation 60 acres, and the other
caUed Lucas tenement and containing by estimation 10 acres ; to
hold of the Abbey subject to the yearly rent of 2^. 8,^., suit at his
court of Robertsbridge whenever held, a heriot of 6s. 8d. on the
death or quitting of every tenant, and a relief of the value of the
rent upon the alienation of both or one of the tenements. Power
of distress. — Witnesses: John a Grove, John a Wode, Thomas
Martyn, Thomas Vynaw, John a Wyke. Dated in the Chapter
house 12 June, 37 H, 6,
One smaU seal of two remaining. Device a W surmounted by a crown.

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385 Elen Heylok of London, widow, to John Heylok her son
IjeT °^ *^^ P^"^^ °f St: Martin's next Charing Cross and
Westminster. Appointment of John Heylok as her attorney with full powers to
represent her for the purpose of regaining a tenement with bam
annexed and 2 crofts lying in Robertsbrigge in the county of
Sussex. Dated at London 28 June, 5 E. 4,
SmaU seal attached.

386 Thomas Echyngham knight, son and heir of Thomas
^\l^^ Echyngham knight, deceased, and Lord of Echyng
ham, to John Westburn, John Valance, Robert Bra
bon, and Thomas Grove.
Grant in fee of all the tenement called FuUars tenement in Sal
herst, lying next the church there which John FuUar senior and
Alice his wife, both now dead, lately held of him for hfe : to hold
subject to the yearly rent to him and his heirs of 2 capons at
Easter and i suit at his court of Salherst for all services. —
Witnesses : Robert Ponte, John Pippesden, Richard Tyrell, Peter
Waterman, John Stamden. Dated at Salherst 23 Sept: 9 E. 4.
Seal round, i^ inch. A shield fretty surmounted by a helmet and manthng.
Legend, ' Sigillum Thome Echyngham militis.'

387 Thomas Echyngham knight and Lord of Echyngham to
10 Feb, the Monks,
1474- Grant, in frankalmoign, of a parcel of land in Salherst called
Wepeshale, adjoining lands of John Stamden and Robert Brabon
to the west, lands of Richard Burkham to the east, a certain tene
ment late John FuUar's to the north, and a watercourse called
Lymne to the south. Dated at Salherst 10 Feb: 13 E. 4, — Wit
nesses: Robert Oxenbregge esq:, Thomas Oxenbregge, Robert
Brabon, Richard Burkham, Robert Ponte, William atte Rede,
James Carre,
Seal the same as to No. 386,

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388 John Standen of Salherst to Thomas Abbat of Roberts-
14 Feb. bridge,
1474- ...
Release for himself and heirs of all his right m a parcel of land
called Wepshale in the parish of Salherst, adjoining lands of his
own and Robert Brabon to the west, lands of Richard Burkham to
the east, a tenement once John Fuller's to the north, and a
common watercourse called Lymne to the south, and of which
the Abbat is possessed in frankalmoign by grant of Thomas
Echyngham, knight. Dated 14 Feb: 13 E. 4.
A small seal attached.

389 Thomas Abbat of Robertsbridge to Thomas Fynawe.
8 May, Grant in fee of 10 acres of land called Partlyngton lying above
^ '^' the denne of Partlyngton in Westfeld, and which Thomas Harry
held of the Abbey in neifty ; subject to a yearly rent oi 4d., suit at
his court of Robertsbridge, 3^-. as heriot on the death or quitting of
every tenant, and 4^. for relief on ahenation. Dated in the
Chapterhouse, 8 May, 14 E. 4.
A small seal, broken, attached.

390 Thomas Abbat of Robertsbridge to Thomas Grove of
16 March, Bodyham,
1476. ^
Grant in fee of 3 parcels of brookland {brocalis) in Bodyham
and Ewherst, on either side of the salt stream next Bodyham bridge
on the east ; adjoining the bank of Bodyham miU pond to the north,
a watercourse leading from ' le melshote' of Bodyham to the said salt
stream to the east, land of George Pers and the garden belonging
to a neifs messuage caUed Taveners, in which Peter Cloket now
dweUs, to the south, and neif lands belonging to the said messuage
and 'leflote- of Bodyham to the west, and which parcels were
anciently caUed Frerynmede and contain by estimation 8 acres of
land, more or less ; all right in die said salt stream reserved. Also
a grant of land 12 feet wide and materials for making a road to the
same premises. The whole to be held subject to the yearly rent of
4d. and 2 suits at his court of Robertsbridge for all services. Dated

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in the Chapterhouse, i6 Mar: i6 E. 4.— Witnesses : George Pers,
Nicholas a Lye, John Mandby.
A small seal, thereon a monogram, attached,
391 William Abbat of Robertsbridge to Thomas Grove of
27 Dec, Bodyham.
i486, ^
Grant of a messuage and garden and 2 parcels of land containing
by estimation 2 acres lying in the parish of Ewhurst and tything of
Stretfeld next Bodyham bridge, caUed Swyfte, and which John
Swyfte once held of the Abbey in bondage ; to hold subject to the
yearly rent of 2s., 2 suits a year at his court of Robertsbridge or a
fine of 2d. for each suit, and a heriot of 12^^. on death, for aU
service : appointment of John Mattey as his attorney to give pos
session. Dated in the Chapterhouse, 27 Dec: 2 H. 7.
A smaU seal, a monogram, attached.
392 Thomas Abbat of Robertsbridge to John Hayes,
15 March, Grant, in fee, of a messuage and garden adjacent in Robertsbridge,
1478. containing by estimation 1 acre, more or less, which Richard Alayn
once held of the Abbey in bondage, and being 42 feet wide along
the king's highway in its eastern boundary, and 46 feet vride in its
western boundary where it adjoins a meadow called Westpelmede ;
on the north adjoining a public path {venell:) which is between the
said messuage and garden and' lands late John Wyndar's, and on
the south another public path between the same messuage and
garden and lands of Thomas Upton and Richard Keneward ; to
hold subject to the yearly rent of 14^^., suit at his court at Roberts-
bridge every 3 weeks, and 6s. 8d. for heriot on death, for all services.
Dated in the Chapterhouse 15 Mar: 18 E. 4. — Witnesses: Martin
Bras, John Ensyng, Thomas Westburn.
A small seal attached : a monogram formed of a cross and an S.
393 Richard GUdford esq: to Thomas Grove, Robert Braban,
20 April, and John Smyth.
1480. •' ^ ,.••,,
Grant in fee of 300 acres of marsh in Playden, adjoining lands
of the Archbishop of Canterbury on the east, lands of Roberts-
bridge Abbey on the north, and lands of the said Richard Gyld-
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ford on the south and west, aU which together with other marsh
lands he had obtained under Royal license by gift of the Abbey ;
appointment of John Clerk as his attorney for giving possession.
Dated at Playden 20 Ap: 20 E. 4.— Witnesses: John Oxen
bregge, Henry Walter, John Schodewell, John Herward, Richard
Petynden. Seal round, l^ inch. A shield quarterly, in the ist and 4th quarters a
saltire between 4 . . . ; the shield surmounted by helmet and manthng
and for crest, a chapeau with feather erect. Legend, ' S: Ricardi Gild-
ford Armig:.'
394 John Valance, Robert Brabon, and Thomas Grove to
3 Sept. WiUiam Abbat of Robertsbridge.
Grant in fee of all that tenement caUed FuUar's tenement in
Salherst lying next the church there, and which they together with
John Westburn, now dead, had of the gift of Thomas Echyngham,
knight, son and heir of the late Thomas Echyngham, knight ; to
hold of the capital lord of the fee by the services due in respect
thereof Appointment of John Motey and Robert Baseley as
attornies for giving possession. Dated at Salherst 3 Sep: i R. 3. —
Witnesses: Richard Burkham, John Smyth, John Goodgrove,
Thomas Bett, Thomas Clerk.
Three small seals attached.
395 WUliam Abbat of Robertsbridge to John Amyot of
K) Oct. Sedlyscombe.
1483. ^
Grant m fee of 2 tenements at Alkysford in Sedlyscombe, con
taining by estimation 68 acres of arable and wood land, adjoining
the King's highway leading from Sedeliscombe to Bredehey on the
west and north, lands of the heirs of Richard Hukstepe caUed
Worth on the east, and lands of the heirs of John Oxenbregg on the
south, of which 2 tenements one was formerly John Hunt Trolbell's
and the other John Edney's. Also of 2 parcels of land in the
same parish called Hothlands, lying on either side of a certain path
leading from Alkysford to ' le Galowes ' of Horn, and adjoining the
King's highway on the south, lands of the heirs of Richard
Hukstepe on the east and west, and lands of Thomas Byschoppe's
and lands called Le Horn on the north, containing by estimation

147
24 acres more or less and lately held of the Abbey by Robert
Bourner by copy of court roll : to hold subject to the yeariy rent
of los. 8d., a heriot of 6.f. 8^. on the death of every tenant change
of tenancy or alienation, and relief, and 2 suits of court a year at
Robertsbridge or a fine of 3^. for each default. Dated in the
Chapterhouse 10 Oct: i R. 3.— JFitnesses: Thomas Byschoppe,
Alexander Byschoppe, Richard Schypperd.
Attached is a seal sewed up in leather.
296 John Smyth of Robertsbridge,
30 April, An indenture of this date, being the last will of John Smith,
1501- by which he gives the Abbat of Robertsbridge his successors and
assigns a meadow of 4 acres in Salherst adjoining abbey lands on the
south, lands late Robert Sever's (?) on the south-east, lands of William
Petyr on the north, and the said abbey lands on the west ; and
dfrects his feoffees Edward Guldeforde, George Guldeforde, Nicho
las Guldeforde, WiUiam Fynch, John Assborneham, George Mercer,
Thomas Ensynge and John Mottey to give possession and seizin
when and as required ; the Abbat and his successors to pay the
accustomed rent and services due to the capital lord of the fee, and
one part of the indenture is to remain with them and the other
with the feoffees, — Witnesses: John Westbourne, John Norman,
John Goodgrome, Robert Eston, Richard Petter, John Ladde,
George Culpepyr, Thomas Cowt notary public by apostolic
authority. A small seal attached.

1501.

397 John Abbat of Robertsbridge and Richard Brokysbe
10 Oct. clerk, Dean of St: Mary's Chapel in the Castle of
Hastings. Agreement by which the Abbat promises to pay the said Richard
or his chaplains, so long as Richard shaU be dean there, the yearly
sum of 4 marks, beginning at Easter next, for the celebration of
services in the chapel, in satisfaction of all claims there might be
against him in respect of his pension to the deanery or chapel of
Hastings. Dated 10 Oct: 1501.
Seal oval, i| inch. A ship on the sea. Legend ?

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148
398 John Abbat of Robertsbridge to the Mayor and Com-
Aug, munity of the ViU and Port of Rie.
Grant in fee of a piece of land called Newlondesgarden in
Playden lately held by John Tresgeugh, adjoining a mount there
called le melbeigh and a road leading to it on the east, lands of
George Mercer, late WiUiam ParneU's, on the south, the king's high
way on the west, and a pathway leading from the said highway to
Goldhopemell on the north ; subject to the yearly rent of i2d. of
usual English money. Appointment of George Mercer as attomey
to give possession and seizin. Dated 8 Aug: 3 H, 8, Nicholas
Sutton being then Mayor of Rie.
Seal round and perfect, 3 inches. A ship in full sail, on the poop a man
in armour standing and holding a standard, thereon a cross. Legend,
'SigiU: vill: Baronum de Rya. ' Reverse: A Virgin and Child under a
Gothic canopy ; in the rear a church with Gothic window and clere
story. Legend, ' Ave Maria gratia plena dns tecum benedicta tu in
mulieribus. ' <
398* John Prior of St: Pancras, Lewes, to WiUiam Abbat of
12 March, Robertsbridge, Receipt for 23^-. 4^. in full payment for relief and heriot due of
ancient custom on vacation by death or otherwise in respect of his
land of Posyngworth in Waldem, as appears by a composition dated
i6th Feb: 1333. Acknowledgment that it has been paid by
George Mercer the Abbat's proctor, and that the Abbat and his
successors are quit. Sealed 12 Mar: 4 H, 8. Signed by John
Prior of Lewes.
Seal oval, i^ inch, a fragment : in a Gothic niche an upright figure draped
about the middle holding a staff in each hand. ' Legend, ' 
Lewen:.'
398** Prebend of Saleherst.
15 Sept. Letters of Robert Bishop of Chichester, by which, after re
citing that the prebend of Saleherst, otherwise the prebend of Sale
herst and Udymer, in the free chapel of the Castie of Hastings, had
been in time past appropriated to the monastery of Robertsbridge,
and that a perpetual vicarage had been founded in the said church
of Udymer, but that there were doubts as to the endowment of the
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and convent patrons thereof, that in lieu of the endowments hitherto
made by tiiem, it shall be newly endowed as follows : 8 librates
sterimg to be paid by tiie Abbey by quarteriy instalments to the
perpetual vicar out of the receipts of the church of Udymer for his
support; the said vicar to be entitled to all and singular the tithes,
parson's oblations, off"eruigs of the people, mortuaries, fees for mar
riages, churching of women, exequies, and roll of Sunday prayers,
and all other emoluments, together with 7 acres of land known of
old as vicarage land; the Abbey to rebuild at its own expense
within a year a house fit for tiie vicarage there, and which is as
signed to the vicar for the time being for residence ; the vicar for
the time bemg to undertake the cure of souls of the parishioners,
divine services, the administration of sacraments and offices of a
sacramental nature, and synodal payments, to find bread and wine
and wax for the services of the church, and to keep in repair the
vicarage house at his own expense ; aU other burdens ordinary and
extraordinary aff"ecting the church (excepting tithes and royal sub
sidies for which the vicar is to be responsible) are to be discharged
by the Abbey. Executed in triplicate and the several parts are
to be preserved in the said monastery, the chapterhouse of
Chichester, and the custody of the said vicar respectively ; dated
in the bishop's manor of Aldyngbourne 15 Sep: 1534, in the
26th year of his translation.
Confirmation by Thomas Abbat of Robertsbridge for himself and
his successors, dated in the Chapterhouse of the monastery 22
Sep: 1534.
The document is signed ' Rob: Cicest:',
Seal oval, only a fragment. A Gothic niche in 3 compartments, in the
first of which is a priest standing and holding in his left hand a pastoral
stafi", and in the second a figure, of which the crowned head only re-

399 Edward Elryngton Esquyer to Thomas Abbat of Roberts-
7 July, bridge,
1535- Receipt (in English) for the sum of ^^70 given him in considera
tion of his release of all his right in the patronage of the parsonage
of the church of Udymer, and in the patronage of the vykerage of
the same church, and in the church of Udymer, and the glebe

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lands to the same perteynyng, and acknowledgment that he is
fully satisfied therewith.
Signed and sealed : on the seal a shield, thereon, between 5 herons, a
fess dancette charged with as many roundles.

400 Thomas Abbat of Robertsbridge to William Pooke of
24 Sept. Robertsbridge,
1537. ^
Counterpart grant of a tenement with garden annexed caUed
' le BuUe ' in Robertsbridge street, and a barn and piece of land
adjacent called ' le BuUoksfayerfeld ' lying in the parish of Sale
herste and tything of Robertsbridge, containing by estimation 4
acres, more or less, all of which premises were lately held by the
said WUliam of the Abbey by copy of court roll of the manor of
this name ; reserving to the grantor and his successors the profit of
the field for three days in the year, the vigil, the day, and the morrow
of the feast of the exaltation of the Holy Cross, being the days set
apart of old for holding the fair. To hold the said premises to
William his heirs and assigns of the Abbey, subject to the yearly
rent of 4^. 4d. payable half-yearly at Lady-day and Michaelmas,
. suit of court every 3 weeks, heriot and relief. Power of distress,
warranty, and appointment of Henry Upton as attomey to give
seizin. Dated in the Chapterhouse of the Abbey 24 Sep: in the
year of the reign of our Lord Henry VIII., by the grace of God,
of England and France King, Defender of the Faith, Lord of Ire
land, and on earth, under Christ, of the English Church supreme
head, 29.
A small round seal attached.

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ROLLS.
I A rental without date of the abbey's tenements in the parishes of
Sandherst, Henynden, and Rulvynden. i skin (beginning of 14th
century).
2 Rental, without date, giving the names of tenants of the abbey
lands in Robertsbridge, Stretfeld, Hothleye, Bethenerse, and Piri
feld, and also of lands in Kent, i skin (temp, Edw. 2).
3 Robertsbridge Court Rolls for the period between Wednesday the
morrow of the Epiphany 11 E, 3 and Thursday next- after the feast
of St: Lucy the Virgin, 12 E, 3 (7 Jan:-i7 Dec: 1338), 10 skins.
3* A membrane of a roll of 22 E. 3 measuring 6 in. x 11 in.,
being a terrier of the manor of Todehurst and a rental of Fryth-
wynesland,
4 A portion of a cartulary on a skin, 14 inches x 21 inches, com
prising Nos, 290, 292, 327, 333, and 339 (temp, Edw, 3).
5 Compotus of brother John Othawy, Bursar, from the feast of St:
John the Baptist, 5 H, 5 to the same feast 6 H. 5 (24 June, 141 7-
24 June, 1418). RoU of 4 sheets of paper.
6 Rental (date Ulegible) of abbey lands in the dens of Mapysden,
Osynden, and Ukley. Two skins tacked together : (probably temp.
Hen, 6),
7 Maplesden Court Rolls for period between 7 May, 21 H. 6
(1443), and 24 Nov: 1445,
Do. for I E, 4.
Do. for period between 6 Mar: 13 E. 4 (M73), and 18 Feb: 2
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8 Rental of Abbey lands in Robertsbridge, Farlegh, Hodlegh,
Peryfeld, and Stretfeld, for the year 49 H, 6 ; total ;^30 6^. ']d. 2
skins tacked together,
9 Roll of the names of the tenants of the manor of Robertsbridge
and the relief due from each i R, 3.  6 H, 7. 3 sheets of paper
tacked together,
ID Robertsbridge Court Rolls from 8 Aug: 14 H, 7 (1499), to 23
June, 17 H, 7 (1502), 7 skins,
1 1 Rental of Veloden in Hawkherst, made 4 Nov: 8 H, 8 (15 16).
I small skin.

INDEX.

Abbey Gate, Robert of the, W. 308
Adam, W. 250
Aedvri, Wulwin son of, 165, 166.
Seal, 165, 166
Alan, GodSirey son of, W. 246, 248,
249, 2S0, 251
— Nicholas brother of, W. 184
— Richard son of, W. 52
_ Robert son of, W. 33, 35, 36, 38,
40, 41, 42, 44. 4S> SO, 58. 60, 62, 63,
64, 67, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 82, 84, 85,
86, 88, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95, 99, 102,
112, 113, 120, 122, 123, 125, 126,
368
— Thomas, W. 257
— Thomas son of, W. 234
— Thomas son of Thomas (of Roberts-
bridge), 285
— WiUiam son of, W. 47
Alayn, Godfrey, W. 245
— Richard, 392
— Thomas, 235, 261, W. 212, 219,
222, 223, 227, 232, 235
Alard, Henry, W. 106, 141, 207, 245,
251. 364
— James, 252. Seal, 252
— John, 322*
— John brother of Henry, W. io5
— Richard brother of Henry, W. 364
— Robert, 322*
- — Stephen brother of Hemy, W. 106
— WiUiam, W. 141, 207
— WUliam son of, 249. W. 246, 247
AUard, James son of Gervase, 354
— Robert, W, 322*
— Robert son of Robert (of Winchel
ese), 3S4
Alban, Henry (clerk), W, 305
Aldrinde, Roger de, W. 349
Aldryngedenne, Gilbert de, 284
— WiUiam de, 284
Aldyngbourne manor, 398**

Alehste, Andrew de, 158
Alfricheston, Hamo de, W. 147
— Walter de, W. 147
Alkysford,in Sedlyscombe, 395
Alpeg, Ralph de, W. 8, 10. See also
Dapelg.
Alsceston, Robert de, 129, 130, 137.
Seal, 130
— Hodiema vrife of Robert de, 129,
130, I3i> 137, 142, 144. Seals, 137,
142, 144
— Robertsonof Adam de, 131. Seal,
131
Alseham, 249
Alured, William son of, W. 52
Amiotesune, Helias vel Thuia de, W,
265
Amtune, Osbert de, W. 6
Amyot, John (of Sedlyscombe), 395
Andlevevi^k, Philip de, W. 330
Andrew, John, W. 286
Andrew, Gervase son of, 207
— Gervase brother of Stephen, W. 250
— James son of Stephen, 373, 374
— John son of Gervase, 364. Seal,
364
— John son of Stephen, W. 245
— Joan, 316
— Robert, 384
— Stephen, W. 106, 141, 207, 245
— Stephen (of Rye), 365, 366, 373.
Seals, 365, 366
— Stephen son of, W. 246, 249, 250,
251
Andrews, see also under Winchelese
— Gervase brother of Stephen, W, 106
— John, W. 214
— Johnson of Gervase, 367
— Stephen heir of John son of Gervase,
366, 367. Seal, 366
Andrewesland or Eglinton, 365, 366
Angemare, Nigel de, W. 1 19

154

Angmering, WiUiam Testard, Vicar of
West, 361
Apeldre, Thomas clerk of, W. 182
AquUa, Gilbert de, W. 368
Arden, Ralph, W. 76
Arderne, William de, W. 31
Areci, Oliver de, W. 52
Amald (Cardinal and Papal Nuncio),
299. Seal, 299
— Robert, W. 366
Arundel, WUliam Eari of, W. 76
Asling, Ralph de, W. no
Assborneham, John, 396
Assche, Hamo de, 285*
Assete, Robert de, W. 137
Aswisse, 149, 150
Atewode, Robert, 317. W. 317
— WiUiam, W. 289, 295, 296, 297, 316
Aubeni, John de, 200
Aubervill, Hugh de, W. 55, 76
— Robert brother of Hugh, W. 76
— Robert de, 38, 170, 172, 207
— Clarice wife of Robert, 172, 207
Auch, Hugh de (clerk), W. 168, 192
— Peter de, W. 192
Augustin, Reginald son of, W. SSi 5^
Aula, Richard de, W. 330. See Erke
baud
Aumb:, 279
Aumberys, John, W. 343
Aumble, John de, 327
— Robert de, 327
Aunger, John, 285*
Auntlesham, John de, W. 317
Avrenches, de Abrincis, Cecily mother
of William, 121, 208, 368
— Geoffrey de, W. 121
— Simon de, W, 121
— Thomas de, W. 121
— William de, 121. Seal, 121
— WiUiam son of Cecily, 368

Baderse, Algar de, 129
Badebur:, Richard de, W. 182
Badilond in Yweherste, 187
BaiU:, Gilbert de, W. 39
Bardewyse, 233
Barmlinge, Stephen de, 187, 194, 195,
196. Seal, 194
— Mabel de Welilonde wife of Stephen
de, 187, 194, 195, 196. Seal, 194
Bamdedune, on the fee of the Prior of
Hastings, 277
Barre, Gilbert (sheriff), W. 114, 174
Bartholomew, Richard, 299

Bartholomew, William, W. 301
Baseley, Robert, 394
Basoches, Basog, Basokes, Adam de,
W. 9. See also under Setelescumbe
— Alfred de, 93. Seal, 93
— Robert de, W. 103, 104, 169, 175,
176, 198, 220
— Robert de (of Setelescumbe), 177.
W. 127, 174. Seal, 177
Bass, William son of, 30
Batan, Henry, W. 246
— Hugh nephew of Lambsin, 244
- — Lambsin, 244. W. 244
— Walter nephew of Lambsin, 244
Batayle, MatUda, 300
Batayleswyse, 233
Batelesford, John de, 285*
Battle, 228, 313
— Abbat of, 3, 233
¦ — Henry Abbat of, W. 280
— Richard Abbat of, W. 117, 247
— Monks of, 96
— Clement Marshal to the Abbat of,
277
— John de Wiggespirie Dean of, 329.
Seal 329
— Adam of, W. 230
— Hugh of, W. 229, 231
— John of (cellarer), 299
— William of, 299
— William of (sacrist), 299
— Thomas of, 299
Baus, Geoffrey de, W. 1 1
Beaulieu, Abbey of, 301]
Beche, 177
— Helyas de (chaplain of Dalinton),
72, 73. Seal, 72
— Alan le, 300
— John ate, 285*
— Michael de, W, 159, 187, 188, 190,
198, 220, 229, 231
— Nicholas de, W. 335, 345
— Oger Daneys de (brother of Helyas),
73. Seal, 73
— Philip de, 283
— Richard a, son and heir of John,
378. Seal, 378
— Walter atte, 189
— Walter de, W. 225
Beckele, 226
— John Rector of, 331
Beckleshe, ViU of, 223
Bedenye, John son of Walter, 361
Begham, Jordan Abbat of, W. 170
— Richard Abbat of, W. 280
Bekeleshst, Robert de, W. 304

155

Belherst, John de, W. 230, 235, 288,
28s*
Bello sapo, Geoffrey de, W. 8
Beningworth, Gilbert de, 52. Seal, 52
Benstele, Hugh nephew of Lambracht,
244
— Lambracht, W. 244
— Walter brother of Hugh, 244
Bercelin, Henry, W. 245
Berche, Robert de, 285*
Berererste, 232
Berewerthe, John de, 303
Berewic, 68
Berewyk, WUliam de, 332. W. 326,
330, 338, 353
Beigh, Simon atte, 363
— Isabel wife of Simon, 363
— John and Thomas sons of Simon
and Isabel, 363
Berhamme, Richard de, 256
Beringham, Richard de, W. 294
Beme manor, 32 1
Bemherst, Robert de, W. 230
— Walter de, W. 177
Bemhus, WUliam, W. 114
BerteEne, John son and heir of Thomas,
352. Seal, 352
Berthe, Robert de, W. 212
Bertliude, John de, 277
Berachurst, Robert de, 285*
Bervet meadow, 18
Besingham, Alwin de, 86
Bestenore, Thomas de, W. 142, 152
Betel, WiUiam, W. 55
Beten, 47
Betenerse, 76
Betenershe, GUbert de, 268
— PhiUpde, 268
Beterinden, John de, 349. Seal, 349
— WiUiam de, W. 372
Betheryndenn, John de, W. 318
Betrindene, Ralph de, W. 233
Bett, Thomas, W. 394
BeuceUne, 98
Bewes, 210
BiUche, Henry de, W. 157
Billingaie, William de, W. 52
Binne la, 228
Birch, Berche, Bireche, Henry de, W.
134, 136, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143.
144, 145. 146, 147, 149, 151, 152,
153, 155. 156, 158, 159, 212, 21S,
238, 239
— Robert de la, W. 287,325
— Robert brother of Henry de, W.
238, 239

Bisopsland, ii, 20, 117
Bissopesdenn, John de, W. 171
Bissopestone, 259
— manor, 337
Blake, Adam le, 300, 322*. W. 307,
309, 311, 312
— Alan le, 232
— John le, 300
Blakebroc, Blakesbroc, 20, 21, 47, 48,
76, 163
Blechynton next Sefford, ^^o, •jtc
Blund, Hugh, W. 160
— Roger, 106
Bocfast, Richard de, 299
Bochland, 38
Bocstede, Walter de, 232
Bodekeherst, Robert de, 300
Bodere, Geoffrey le, W. 161, 178, 179,
180, 185, 192, 197, 198
— Walter le, W. 220
BodeseUe water, 94, 197
Bodiham, Bodyham, 295, 390
— bridge, 72, 73, 194, 390
— rnill-pond, 390
— Bartholomew, de, W. 86
— Geoffrey brother of Henry de, W.
232, 233, 234
— Henry de, 233, 257. W. 212, 229,
231, 232, 234, 241, 256
— Henry brother of WiUiam, W. 223
— Henry son of WiUiam, W. 49, 87,88
— Isabel sister of WiUiam son of
Henry, 170
— WiUiam de, 18, 86, 87, 122. W.
4, 12, 16, 19, 21, 26, 28, 33, 36,
39. 43. 49. 51. 64, 70, 71, 81, 84,
85, 89, 98, 99. 100, 112, 113, 177,
223, 229, 233, 241. Seals, 18, 86,
87
— Margaret wife of William de, 87
— Margaret widow of Henry son of
WiUiam, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 170.
Seals, 89, 90, 91, 92
— Burgunnia mother of Margaret, 88,
90
— Alured de St. Martin uncle of Mar
garet, 88, 90
— WiUiam son of Henry son of Wil
liam, 122, 170. W. 90, 91, 92.
Seals 122, 170
— Simon de, W. 233
Bogedene, 121
Boidin, Henry, W. 182, 247
Bois, Hugh de. Constable of Roches
ter, W. 39
Bokelie, Robert de, I58_

156

Bogesell, BugeseU, John de, 277, 282.
Seal, 282
BokeseUe, BokesheUe, Bukeshelle,
Alan de, 297, 298, 300, 303, 305, 306.
W. 291, 300, 321. Seals, 298, 306
— Alan sole heir of John de, 288.
Seal, 288
— John de, 230. W. 268, 323, 326
— Robert de, 375
— Thomas son of John de, 320. Seal,
320
— Thomas de, W. 323, 326, 338, 375.
Bolinton, Bolsintone, 202*, 203, 204,
— 205, 208, 285*
Boniface, Bull of Pope, 319
Borde, Ralph le, 86
Bordesbroc, 86, 122
Bordoun, John, 285*
Bordwhate, William, W. 251
Borgham,' Simon de, W. 303
Bome, Ralph le, 42. W. 12, 16, 18,
19, 20, 21, 26, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
39, 43, 44, 45. 48, 61, 70, 71, 81,
84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 94, 95, 97, 98,
99, 100, 109, III, 112, 113
— Ralph son of Robert, 102
— Reigus brother of Ralph, W. 43
— Robert, 6, 102
— Stephen, brother of Ralph, W. 100
— Stephen le, 105, 128. W. 105, 127,
182
— Walter, W. 11
Bomeland, 231
Borstall, Richard de, 299
— WiUiam de, 277
Bosco, John de, W. 301
— Remiger de, W. 136, 138, 139,
140, 143. 146
— Rob: de, 286
— Simon de, W. 168
Boser, WUliam le, 105
Bosey, Saer de, 276
Bosroart, Robert de, W. 117
Bosse, WiUiam (of Sefford), W. 330
Boteringerdenn, Ralph, de, W. 227
— Reginald de, W. 284
Botyngeland at Hetheford, 370
Boucy, Hugh de, W. 263
Bourraer, Robert, 395
Bourns, Alexander atte, 368
Boser, WiUiam le, 105
Box, Symon, W. 301
Boxley Abbey, 301, 302
— Abbat of, W. 89
— J: Abbat of, W. 182
— John Abbat of, W. 183

Boxley, R: Abbat of, W. 24, 25, 40,
41. 42, 43, "2, 113
— Robert Abbat of, 231
— Daniel Monk of, W, 182
— Hugh de, W, 44
— Martin de, W. 85
— Richard de, W, 75
— William Monk of, W, 182
Brabon, Braban, Robert, 386, 387,
388, 393, 394- "W, 255, 303, 321,
375, 387
Brade, Ralph, 149
— Randulf, W, 130, 131, 135, 148,
149. 150
— Richard le, W. 278
Bradeflete, 124
Bradesflet, 183
Bradstede, John de, 300
Bradstede, Ralph de, 228, 231, 235
Bradewillhe, 70
Bradewisse, 24
Brambelonde, William, 300
Bramford, Robert de, W. 286
Bras, Martin, W. 392
Brede, 105
— Robert de, W. 175, 176, 178, 179,
180
Bredehey, 395
Bredhurst:, Henry de, W. 141, 207
Breggeland, 256
Breitsdyk, 363
Bremlelbus, WUliam (of Hestsetshe),
265
Bremleng, Thomas, 382
Bremlesford, 15
Bremlesfricht, 197
Brenchurst, 285*
Bret, Gerard le, W. 136, 151, 155
— Lambsin, 244
Breton, Thomas, 360
Brewere, Johan daughter and heir of
William, 310. Seal, 310
Briaunson, Giles de, W. 300, 321
Brice, Thomas, W. 301
Brid, Simon, 316
Bridge parish, 308
— John brother of Robert of, W, 285
— Robert of, 298, W. 285, 305, 306,
309
— WiUiam of, W. 291, 320, 321, 323,
See also under Ponte,
Bridling, Brithling, BrightUng, 76, 168,
175. 377
— Church, a prebend of St. Mary's,
Hastings, 168, 273, 274, 276
— Forest, 168

157

Brithling, Iterus de Ingolism, parson
of, 273, 276
— Roreras, parson of, 273
Briggel, Walter, W. 322*
Briuch, Berth: de, W. 39
Broc, Broke, Brok, Geoffrey atte, 368,
W, 330
— Geoffrey de, W. 181, 199
— Hamo de, W. 199
— Richard ate, W. 295, 296
— Robert de, W. 6, 199
Brodehamme, 94, 197
Brokysbye, Richard, 397
Brom, Nicholas, 329, 332
— Richard le, 119
Bromham, John de, 276
— Robert de, W. 320, 323
— William de, 285*
Browleshorse, Richard de, W. 267
Bruer, Leueva de, 286
— William de, 286
Bnm, PhUip, W. 301
Bnmneby, "WUliam de, 337
Bryd, Robert, 220
Brykynden, John (senior), W. 382
Bryngdenne, Alan de, W. 311
Buchart, Buschart, "WiUiam, W. 124,
125, 126
Buncyngton, Richard de, W. 278
Burche, Robert de, W. 335
Burel, PhiUp, 300
— Walter, W. 317
Bure . . ys, John, W. 267
Bvirenherse, Robert de, W. 258, 280
Burg:, Robert de, W. 50
Burgh:, Church of, 76
— Walter, clerk of, W. 19
Burghamme, Simon de, W. 320, 326
Burghershe, Burgherse, Burgerse, Bur
raherse, Burgahasth, 209, 210
— forest of, 168
— Herbert de, 207, 209, 364. W. 138,
139, 140, 143, 146, 183, 192. Seal,
207
— Walter de, W. 49, 141, 207
— Walter, priest of, W. 3
— John Son and heir of "Walter, 209
— Reginald de, W. 228
— Reginald son of Herbert, 364
— Reginald son and heir of Walter,
209, 213
— Robert de, W. 270, 282, 288
— Robert vicar of, 331
— WUliam son of Aubert de, 98. Seal,
98

Burghershe, William brother of Walter
de, W. 141, 207
Burkham, Richard, 387, 388. W. 387,
394
Burna^ Eustace de, 19, 20
Burne, 199
— Henry de, W. 229
Burnel, Robert (Archdeacon of York),
W. 241
Burrich, WiUiam, W. 286
Burstowe, Roger son of Stephen de,
160. Seal, 160
Burton, Burtune, Burghtun, Robert de,
276
— Thomas de, W. 130, 131, 134, 135,
137, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 144.
146, 147. 151. 152, 155, 159
— William de, W. 130, 131
Busard, Adam son of WiUiam, 245
Byestenoure, Gervase brother of Wil
liam de, W. 219
— WiUiam de, W. 219
Byschoppe, Alexander, W. 395
— Thomas, 395. W. 395

Cade, Geoffrey, 343
Caines, WiUiam de, W. 129
Calceto, John de, 24. W. 90
— John de (Canon of Hastings), 91,
92, 122
Camera, Richard de, W, 152
Cameys, John de, 254
— Margaret de, 315
— Ralph de, 315
Canon, WUliam the, 15, 197
Canterbury, Archbishop of, 393
— H: Archbishop of, W. 47, 76
— Henry de Castell: Archdeacon of,
W. 47
— Laurence of, 299
— Roger of, 211, 297
Cantelo, John de, W. 355
CanviU, Robert de (Lord of Wester
ham), 208
Capell, WiUiam, W. 31
Capeton, Thomas de, W. 301
Carbonel, Andrew, W. 168
Carnifex, Richard (of Winchelese), 57.
Seal, 57
Carre, James, W. 387
Carstrete, Robert, W. 375
— Robert (of Salherst), 379
Carte, John atte, W. 322*
— Barth: atte, W. 322*
Cassin, Luke, W. 181

158

Cassyngeham, William de, W. 240
Castelayn, William, W. 363
Castro Ayraud, Reginald de, W. 168
Cattefeld, Simon de, 276
Cattesfeld, Stephen rector of, 331
Celfish, Petronill daughter of John,
353. Seal, 353
Cessingham, William de, W. 330, 341,
342, 345, 352
Chalemay, Walter, 74
Chamberlain, Britius the, W. 47
Chaplain, Robert, W. 130, 131
Chapman, Robert, 231
Chaumbre, John atte (Lord of Benton),
W. 330
— Hugh ate, 285*
— Simon de la, 285*
Cherche, Robert atte, 373
— Thomas ate, W. 318
Chiceli, Robert, 233
Chichester, chantry in church of, and
Mondefeld chapel, 299
¦ — G: bishop of, 279
— John bishop of, 299, 319, 331, 337.
Seal, 319
— S: bishop of, 259. Seal, 259
— Seffrid II., bishop of, 24
— Simoh bishop of, 63
¦ — R: bishop of, 193
¦ — Seal of church of, 299
— Robert bishop of, 398**. Seal,
398**
Chinne, Hugh, W. 154
Chitelesbirthe, Geoffrey de, W. 289
Chitingelegh, 149, 212, 215, 217, 218,
219, 234, 237, 315, 325
¦ — ¦ Aswisse in, 149
Chivene, Henry de, W. 227, 241
Chodinge, Hugh de, W. 368
Chopewisse, 74
Chydyngstane, 350
Chyselbergh, Robert de, 1 34
Cinerarius, Gilbert, 31
Cisteaux, B: abbat of, 7
Clairvaux, P: abbat of, 7
ClaivUl, Robert de, 109, in, 112. W.
13. Seals, 109, III
Clar:, John de, W. 241
Clare, Geoffrey de (clerk), 328, 337
Clavregga, Robert de, W. 240, 325,
335, 341, 345, 352, 370
Clement V. Pope, 332
Clerk, Adam, W. 225, 302
— James son of Godfrey, 59
— Hugh, W. 14
— John, 393. W. 308

Clerk, Robert, W. 289
— Thomas, W. 251, 394
— Walter, W. 245, 248
— William, 76
— pf Winchelese. See under Winchelese.
Cliveshend, 46
— Martin, 249, 277
— Stephen de, W. 249
Cloket, Peter, 390
Clympesfolde, Elias de, W. 36 1
CneUe, fee of, 14, 76
— Geoffrey son of Stephen, 127, 174.
Seal, 127
— Matthew de, 224, 226, 227
— Stephen de, 14, 47. W. 40, 41, 42.
Seal, 14
Cobbeford, Coppeford, Adam de, 129,
134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140, 142,
145, 146, 147, 151, 152, 153, 154,
155, 370- "W. 157, 177, 188. Seals,
135, 140, 145, 146, 147, 151, 152,
153, 154, 15s, 208
— Hodiema sister of Adam, 129, 137.
Seal, 137
— Adam grandfather of Roger, 239
— Geoffrey de, W. 236
— Geoffrey brother of Hugh, 156. W.
157
— Hugh son of Adam de, 154, 156.
W. 157. Seal, 156
— Robert de, W. 188, 189, 215, 219-
— Robert son of Adam de, 136, 157,
159. 236. Seal, 157, 159, 236
— Robert son and heir of Adam de,
158. Seal, 158
— Robert brother of Hugh, 156
— Richard son of WiUiam de, 215,
218, 219
— Roger son and heir of Geoffrey de,
234, 237. Seals, 234, 237
— Roger son of Robert de, 238, 239.
Seals, 238, 239
— Simon de, W. 129, 130, 131
— William de, 217, 219 ,
— William son of Roger, 325. Seal,
325
— Fee of, 130, 144
Cober, Geoffrey brother of Thomas,
W. 325
— Thomas le, W. 325
Cobham, Henry de, sheriff of Kent, 368
Cocus, Geoffrey, W. 20
— Robert, W. 170, 199
Codynge, Hughde, W. 2 1 7, 220, 228
— John de, 285*
— Richard de, W. 255, 321

159

Cokefeud, Robert de, W. 263
Coker, Geoffrey, W. 240, 335, 341,
342, 345
— Robert le, 285*
— Thomas le, W. 335, 352
Colebrener, Thomas, W. 370
Colebrond, John, W. 160
Coleman, Robert, 245
Colescestre, Henry de (notary), 351
Cohere, Gilbert son of Robert le, 188
— Robert ly, W. 212
— WiUiam le, 178. W. 215
Constantine, John (of Worcester), 299
Conver, John, W. 373
Cordel, Adrian, W. 246
Coresle, Thomas le, W. 303
Comere, Richard, W. 317
Comerbrok, 70
Corsley, John, W. 382
Cortone, 256
Coterel, 71
Coubrok marsh, 322*
Coubragg, 355
Coudon, Richard, W. 363
Couelard, WUliam, W. 322*
Coueling, Roger de, 285*
Coumbe, Robert ate, W. 307, 308, 309
Coupere, Rikeward de, 285 *
Courthope, John de, W. 343
Cousterve, Richard (of Ewhurst), 374
Covent: Covintre, Lambsin, W. 263
— WUUam de, W. 37, 38
Coventry, WUliam de Kilkenny arch
deacon of, W. 208
Cowt, Thomas, 396
Coytis, 355
Craddok, John, W. 382
Crane, John de la, 233
Cranebroc, John de, 295, 296. Seal, 295
— Belcencia wife of John, 295, 296.
Seal, 295
Craneham, 62, 64
Crede, Thomas, W. 301
Creppe, Richard, W. 370
Cresseford, John, 372
Cressy, Olyver de, W. 255
Crevequer, Daniel de, I. Seal, I
— Hamo de, 182, 183. Seal, 182
— Johnde, W. 182, 183
— Robert de, 16, 42, 47, 97, 124, 125,
126, 227, 241. "W. 226. Seals, 124,
125, 126, 227
— M: wife of Robert, 125
— Robert heir of Hamo de, 368
Crioill, Bertram de, W. 208
Crokeredie, 121

Crosham, Peter de, 308
Croteslegh, fee of, 19
Croy, John de, W. 208
Crouherst, Gilbert de, 317. Seal, 317
Cruche, Matilda ate, 313, 317
Cruzt, Algar le, 130
Cubbel, George, W. 350
— Robert, W. 350
— Robert son of John, W. 350
— William, W. 350
CiUpepyr, George, W. 396
Cumbe, Geoffrey de la, 274, 275
— Giles son of Robert de, 104. Seal, 104
— Emma mother of Giles, 104
— Richard de, W. 140, 146, 368
Cumbe, 46, 47, 62, 64, 68, 76, 168
Cumbwell, canons of, 18
— H: prior of, 191
— John abbat of, W. 32
— William abbat of, 200, 201, 202.
Seal, 200
Cumin, Bartholomew, 70, 71, 75, 76,
100. W. 75. Seal, 70
Cudenn, 208
Cundenn, 47
Cungherst, Thomas de, W. 349
Curcy, William de, 47
Curia, Pagan de, 177
Curtays, John, 310, 332
— Stephen, W. 310
Curthose, Hamo de, 256. W. 226
— Richard son of Hamo, W. 226
— Richard, 256. W. 257. Seal, 256
— Joan wife of Richard, 256
Curtinghope, 76, 178
Cuteler, John, 300. W. 306
Cyrinton, Cyreton, WUliam de, 40,
41, 42, 76, 107, no, 117, 124

Dalinton, 76, 377
— Helyas chaplain of, 72. Seal, 72
Dalynthon, William de, W, 308, 309
Dalyngeregge, Edward, 372. Seal, 372
Dapelg, Ralph, W. II. See also under
Alpeg.
Daunlee in Walderne, 352
Daunsesmersh, 322*
Davi, Eari, W. 76
— WUliam W. 212
Delmyndenn, Henry de, W. 318
— Ralph de, W. 318
Dene, Amfred de, W. 31, 32, 40, 41,
42 43. 45, 61, 76, 97. 109. I"
— Walter de, W. 122
Denne, Walter de, W. 92, 107, 170, 368

i6o

Deneys, John, W. 355
— WiUiam, W. 355
Depham, Peter de, W, 1 60
Deme, 145, 159, 218
Deth, Robert le, 235
Dikest, Robert de, W. 58
Dikesterne, Adam, W. 181
Dixteme, Stephen de 256, 276
Dodeslonde, 363
— Robert, 363
Doget, Roger, 269, 285*, 298
DoUing, Eadwin, 171
— Martin son of Gedwin nephew of
Eadwin, 171
Doresle, Richard de, 27I'. Seal, 271
— Alice wife of Richard, 271
Doune, John atte, W. 341, 342, 352
Drichnesell, Juliana de, mother of
Theob: de TurteUescumbe, 79, 80.
Seals, 77, 78
— Richard de, 81. Seal, 81
— Walter de, 82
— Philip son of Walter, and brother of
Richard, 82, 83, 84, 85. Seals, 82,
83, 84. 85
Drui, Simon, W. 80
— Richard son of Simon, 179, 180,
181. Seal, 180
Dudeman, 104, 160
Dudewell, 47, 76, 116
— William de, 116, 209. Seal, 116
Dune, Maufer de la, W. 119
Dunmawe, Gilbert de, 100
— Warin de, lOl. Seal, loi
Dusteme, John de, W. 199
Dykes, John, W. 354
Dyn, Peter, W. 312, 329
Dynes, John, W. 383

Eastden, presentatioii to, 291
East Preston, 361
Ebrichtesham, Eylbrichtesham, 1 54,
"155, 156, 158, 159, 208
— Ralph de, 156
Echene, Henry de, 221. Seal, 221
— Luke de, W. 199
— Reginald de, 296, W. 289, 295,
297, 298, 316
— William, de, W. 199
Echingham, Henry brother of Simon
de, W. 62
— Eva wife of WiUiam de, 300, 321
— Joan daughter of William, 321
— Robert de, W. 288, 297, 298, 300,
372

Echingham, Simon de, 362, W, 43, 62
67, 94, 120, ;i68, 268, 278, 280,
282, 288, 291, 298, 368
— Simon brother of WiUiam, 326.
W. 266, 269, 283. Seal, 326
— Thomas de, 383, 387, 388. Seals,
383, 387
— Thomas son and heir of Thomas de,
386, 394. Seal, 386
— WilUam de, 261, 276, 277, 291,
292, 293, 294, 300, 314, 321, 322,
326, 328, 331, 332. W. 4, 9, 187,
228, 263, 266, 268, 269, 278, 280,
282, 283, 288, 297, 298, 364, 366.
Seals, 300, 321, 322
— William brother of Simon. W.
62, 67, 94, 120
— William son and heir of James, 362.
Seal, 362
— William son of Simon, W. 368
Edelmy, 208
Edelnix, Valentine, W, 181
Edney, John, 395
Edward, John, W. 372
Egelintune in Yweherste, 177, '95,
207, 213, 274, 364, 374
Eggingethone, 19, 20, 47, 76
Eldelonde in PromheUe, 371
Eldric, 98
Elfwiesland, 94, 197
EUiam, 24, 26, 28, 168, 274. See
also Helham
— Geoffrey Rector of Church of, W.
192
— John, de, W. 370
— Roger Vicar of, W. 168
Elmstede, Ralph de, W. 6
— Walter de, W. 75
Elmundenn, Robert de, W. 248
Elrethfeld in Waldeme, 212, 236, 238
Elrington, Edward, 399. Seal, 399
Elyas, Hugh son of, W. 246
— Geoffrey, W. 364
— Ralph, son of, W. 56, 246, 250
Ely, H: Bishop of, W. 208
Endelevewyke, Philip de, W. 240,
342, 352
Ensyng, John, W. 392
— Thomas, 396
Erche, James, W. 240, 352
— WiUiam, W. 219, 237, 238, 239,
240, 352. See also Herthe
Erchinbaut, Thomas (of Chichester),
299
Erkebaud, Thomas, 317. W. 306,
309, 3>>, 312, 313, 317

i6i

Erkebaud, William, 215, 216, 254, 315.
"W. 237, 238, 239. Seal, 216
— WUUam de Aula son of Robert,
217, 218, 219, Seals, 217, 218,
219
Esbumeham, fee of, 116
— Bartholomew, de, W. 159
— Reginald de, 23
— Richard de, W. 169
— Stephen son of Reginald, ^3, 95
Eselinge, Peter de, 300. W. 307, 309
Eslinge, Ralph de, W. 226
Esseman, Robert W. 301
Esseteford, Geoffrey de, W. 121
— Lambinus de, W, 121
Essetes, Richard de, W. 129
— Thomas de, W. 62
Estden, WiUiam de, 299
Esteme, Robert de, W. 238
Estiond, 175, 176
Estomie, Bartholomew, 285*
Eston, Robert, W. 396
Estrivement, Enq: de, W. 8
Eteringedenn, Ralph de, W. 368
Ethend: Rand: de. See Hetchindenne
Eures, 14, 40, 41, 44, 47, 124
Evotelond in Sedelescumbe, 289
Ewhurst. See Yweherst
Eylsbricteham, Andrew de, W. 236

Faber:, John son and heir of John (of
Coubragg), 355. Seal, 355
Fairefeld, next the vill of Roberts-
bridge in Salherst, 353
Farlegh, Farlee, Farley, 2, 46, 47, 95
— fee of, 16, 69, 76, 97
— John de (priest), W. 26
— WUliam de, 248, 249, 250, 251.
W. 69, 106, 141, 165, 246. Seals,
248, 251
Faversham, R: Prior of, 202, Seal,
202
Feagh, Robert, W. 295, 296
Felde, la, 70
— John de la, W. 1 19
— Wlstan de la, 70
Feldemere, John de, W. 224
Feringes, Anfrid de, W. 140, 146
Ferles, Geoffrey de, W. 130, 131
— John de, W. 278
— Robert de, W. 137
— William de, W. 134, 135
Feme, Alan brother of Ralph de, W.
145. '53, 156, 179, 180, 189, 197,
198

Feme, Alicp wife of Walter, 222
— Elwyn father of WiUiam, 49
— Joceus de, W. 255, 289, 297, 298,
300, 303. 316, 321, 326, 338, 353
— John de, W. 169
— John brother of Ralph de, W. 161,
184
— Ralph de, W. 55, 56, 58, 60, 62,
64, 67, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 80, 82,
83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 92, 94,
95. 99, 100, loi, 102, 103, 105,
106, 107, 113, 115, 117, 128, 136,
142, 144. 145, 149, 153, 155, 156,
159, 160, 161, 163, 169, 174, 175,
176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 184, 185,
186, 187, i88, 189, 190, 191, 192,
197, 198
— Simon de, W. 212, 217, 231, 222,
231, 232, 239, 257, 260
— Simon son of Joceus, W. 338
— Simon brother of Ralph, W. 70,
72, 73, 74, 80, 85, 149, 161, 169
— Walter de, 222. W. 257, 260
— William de, 49
Ferreges, Ferrugge, Ferring, Alex
ander de, W. 230
— John de, 337
— Richard de, 81
— Walter brother of WiUiam, W. 191
— WiUiam de, 235, 300. W. 191,
212, 215, 217, 219, 222, 223, 228,
230, 232, 255, 282, 285, 320, 324,
353
Ferring, 331
Festenden, 248
— Ralph son of Philip de, 248
Fethex, 249
Feyrefeld in Salherst, 305
Finche, Fynch, Robert, 300. W. 304,
308, 313
— Vincent, 184, 1 85, 366. W. 186.
Seals, 184, 185. See also under
Winchelese
— WiUiam, 396
Finchesflet, 182, 183
Finhage, Fynhage, Jocius de, W. 289
— John de, 30D. W. 304, 308, 31 1, 312
— John de (the younger), W, 312
— John (tanner), 379
— WUUam de, 369
Firman, Robert, W. 230
Firminus, Master, W. 31, 32, 40, 41,
42, 43, 89, 109
Fiscamp, Abbat of, 47, 249
Fitzherbert, Matthew, 118. W. 117
Flecher, Robert, 374. Seal, 374

M

l62

Flecher, WiUiam, W. 306, 307, 308
Flemings, Bold and Fugel, 41
Fletcher, John, 316. W. 289. Seal, 316
Flesham, Gerald de la, W. 244
Flo: Ra: W. I
Flotinden, Benedict de, W. 267
Focarmont, Fulcarmont, Walter de,
W. 8, 13
Fochie mill, 202
Fochre, le, 197
FodUond, FudUond, 11, 13, 24, 46,
47, 76, ICO, loi, 117, 118, 373;
manor, 366
Fodre, le, 46
Foglyling, Elfer, W. 320, 338
— WiUiam, 300, 306, 308
Foleth, Gilbert brother of Walter, W.
136, 145, 153, 156, 175, 178, 179, 180
— Helyas, 102, W. 41, 45, 48, 5?, 60,
64, 67, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 80, 82,
83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 92, 95,
99, 100, loi, 103, 104, 105, 112,
113, 115, 117, 120, 122, 125, 126,
127, 149, 161, 163, 165, 174, 186, 368
— Mabel wife of Helyas, 102
— Robert, W. 169
— Thomas brother of Walter, W. 136,
175. 178, 179, 180
— Walter, W. 136, 142, 144, 145, 153,
155, 156, 175, 176, 178. 179, 180,
185, 191, 192
Folkyndenn, William de, W. 284
Forde, John atte, 370
— Richard de la, son of Osmund, 155,
159
— Robert ate, W. 318
— WUUam de la, W. 237
— WiUiam son of John atte, 370
Fordman, WiUiam, W. 318
Forestar, Geoffrey, W. 239
Forester, Ralph, W. 168, 192
Forster, Petronill sister of late Robert,
245
Fos, Boidin, 244
Foster, Robert, W. 247
Fot, Robert (of Winchelese), 244
Foxhunt, Court of, 315
Frakelyn, John, W. 151, 152, 154
Franceis, Robert, 98
— William, 141, 207
Freendenn, Robert de, 149
Freinshope, Robert de, 1 60
Frend, Thomas, W. 377*
Frerynmede, 390
Fres=enviU, Anscier de, W. 1 1
— Ingelram de (father of Matilda de

Meiniers), 11, 12, 13, 46, 47, 120,
191. W. 2. Seal, II
— Matilda de, 118
Fressinghaih, 272
— Geoffrey de, W. 246
— Ralph de, 272. W. 241
Friland, 315
Friled, John, W. 370
Frilende, John, W. 236
— William, W. 129
Fristune, Hamo de, W. 149
— Hugh de, W. 147
— Richard de, 121
Frit, Richard, W. 130, 1 31
Friyman, Simon, W. 318
Fryth, Eadmund atte, W. 363, 370
Fudilond manor, 295
Fugelesbroc in Hechinden , 31, 33, 34, 37
— Eailric de, W. 37, 38
— John de, W. 267
— Roger de, 38. ' Seal, 38
— Roger son of Wlnoth, 37. Seal, 37
— Wlnoth de, 37
Fugesham, 127
— Luke son of Ingleberd de, 1 79, 181
FuUarstenement in Salherst, 386, 388,
394
FuUer, John (senior), 383, 386, 387,
388
— Alice wife of John, 383, 386
FuUer, Robert le, 300, 309. W. 305,
306, 307
Fynawe, Thomas, 389

Galp, Walter le, W. 56, 57, 106
Gare, Richard de la, W. 114, 134,
138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 144, 146.
See also under Ware
Garlande, Garlaund, H. Official of
the Bishop of Chichester, 281. Seal,
281
— Henry de (chancellor), 299
— WiUiam de, 335. W. 341, 342,
345. 352
Garpunvill, William de, no
Gate, William atte (of Chytingelegh),
370
Gates, Geoffrey de (Canon of Chiches
ter), 211
Gatesden, John de (grandfather of
Ralph de Cameys), 315
Geffrey, Geoffrey, Gefrei, Adam, 265
— Augustin, W. 265
— Augustin brother of Thomas, W.
56

i63

Geoffrey, John, W, 265
— John son of, W. 244
— Thomas son of, W. 56, 247, 250,
251
— WiUiam, W. 263
Gelling, John de, W. 16
Gencelin. Gilbert son of, 9, 1 2, 46, 47,
120
Genesing, Gilbert de, 285*
Gerard, William, 286
Gememuthe, parish of, 302
— Little Northtun at, 301
— Henry de, 302
Ceroid, Robert, W. 135, 149
Gervase, John, W. 245
Gest, Walter (of Ideshale, notary), 337
Gestling, fee of, 46, 47
— Bertin son of Samson de, W. 102
— Geoffirey de, W. 121
— John de, 244. W. 12, 16, 43, 81.
Seal, 244
— Robert de, W. 16, 26, 28, 39, 43,
81
— Robert son of Samson de, W. 14,
51
— Samson de, 14, 41. W. 2, 4, S, 6,
9, 10, 14, 28, 30, 51
Giffard, John, 135, 142, 144
— Nicholas, W. 238
Giffart, Reginald, W, 36S
— WUliam, W. 104
Giffore, Robert, W. 224, 256
Gilbert, Robert son of, W, 52
GUdford, Richard, 393, Seal, 393
GiU:, Johnde, W. 4, 5, 21
Glindel, Richard, W. 368
Glisye, John son of WiUiam, W. 181
— WiUiam de, W. 181
Gloc:, Simon de, W. n
Glotingham, Adam son of Robert,
178. W. 145, 153, 154, 156, 176,
187, 197, 198
— Alienor wife of Robert de, 175, 176
— Richard de, W. 48, 64
— Richard son of Robert de, W. 161
— Robert de, 74, 75, 175, 176, 192.
W. loi, 134, 141, 145, 151, 153,
154, 155, 156, 170, 177. 183, 184,
185, 188, 189, 192, 194, 197, 198,
207. Seals, 74, 75, 175, 176
— Robert son of Gervase de, 175
Gloucester, Walter at, 315
— Walter de (escheator), 292
Glovere, Geoffrey le, 318. W. 318
Godard, Bartholomew, W. 302
Gode, Henry, 185

Godecumbe, John de, W. 227, 241
Godday, WUliam, 300
Godele, John de, 322, 331
Godfrey, Alan, W. 214
— Thomas, W. 106
— Thomas son of, 160, 249
— William, 253. W. 277. Seal, 253
Goding, Henry, 235
Godreve, John, W. 376
Goldhope mell, 398
Goldinesland, 199
Gonne, John atte, W. 240
Goodgrome, John, W. 396
Goodgrove, John, W. 394
Gor, WaUer de, W. i
Gosfeld, Richard de, 277. W. 76
Gosseville, GusovUle, Robert de, 168,
192
Gotele, Ralph de, W. 224
— Richard de, W. 220
— Stephen de, W. 224, 256,, 257, 364
Goteshole, Richard de, 285*
Grafteghe, AUce wife of WUliam de,
267
— William de, 267. Seal, 267
Granges, Roger de, W. 245
Grawntson, Otto de, W. 241
Gresl:, Henry, W. no
Greslyestenement in Robertsbridge,
378
Grestune, Ralph de, W. 217, 220, 229,
231
Grey, William de, W. 208
Gric, Stephen le, W. 302
Grikes marsh, 185
Grisilun, WUUam, W. 152
Grom, Alan brother of William de
(?brother ofRalphde Ferae), W. 178
— Thomas le, W. 301
— WUliam le, W. 178, 179, 180
Grove, Grave, 190, 197
— John, 276, 302. W. 311, 370,
379, 384
— Robert de la, 299
— Simon de, W. 148, 150, 152, 370
— Thomas, 386, 390, 391, 393, 394
Gulafre, John, W. 135, 137
 Richer brother of William, 86
— William, W. 62, 86, 368
Guldeforde, Edward, 396
— George, 396
— Nicholas, 396
Gunter, Adam, 271
_ WUliam, 286
Gynekeham, Thomas da, W. 304
Gyvey, John, W. 119

164

Hachwude, William de, W. 1 19
Hacon, David, W, 301
Hagginge worth, Robert de, W. 129
Haghe, Simon ate, W. 295, 296, 285*
Haldenn, William de, W. 366
Halfiet, WiUiam, 247
Hamme, Robert de la, W. 199
— Walter de, W. 224
— WiUiam de la, 98
Hammes, Robert de (clerk), W. 1 19
Hamo, William son of, 160
Hangleton, Richard de, W. 140, 146
Haremere, Bartholomew de, W. 48,
105, 174, 184, 185, 186, 191, 197
— Osbert de, W. 134, 174, 176, 177,
185, 190, 191, 197, 198
— Ralph son of WUliam de (of
Salherst), 369. Seal, 369
— Ralph brother of WUliam de, W.
283, 300
— Simon de, W. 225, 231, 235
— Thomas de,W. 119, 138, 139, 140,
143, 144, 146, 152, 156, 183, 184, 197
— Thomas brother of Osbert, W. 134,
174, 176, 185
— Thomas son of Thomas de, 225,
283. Seal, 225
— WiUiam de, W. 44, 61, 62, 64, 67,
77, 78, 79, 80, 94, loi, 102, 104,
225, 228, 230, 235, 283, 288, 297,
298, 303, 320, 321, 323, 326
— Wocelin de, 170
Harend:, WiUiam son of Simon de, 285*
Haring :, Hering:, John, 20, 21
— William, W. 280
Haringaud, Heryngod, Haringod, Alice
daughter and heir of Thomas son of
WiUiam, W. 341
— Alice sister of Margaret daughter of
WUliam, 278, 330
— John, 285*. W. 291, 300
— Margaret daughter of William, 263,
278, 287, 335, 336, 338, 341, 345.
Seal, 336
— Margaret wife of William, 263, 278,
287, 335. Seals, 278, 28^
— Thomas brother of Alice, 278, 330
— Thomas, W. 240, 325, 352
— Thomas son and heir of John, 341,
342. Seal, 342
— Stephen, W. 28
— WiUiam, 263, 278, 279, 335.
Seal, 278
Harocurd, Robert de, W. 47
Harry, Thomas, 379, 389
Haslerse, 12, 120

Hastings, 295
— liberty of, 19
— mill, 40
— prebend, 7, 76, 299
— Alexander Prior of, W. 280
— Jona Prior of the Holy Trinity at,
W. 3, 18
— The King's Church or free Chapel
of St. Mary in the Castle at, 24, 76,
190, 273, 326, 331, 333, 339. Seals,
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 187
— Canons of St. Mary's, 47, Seal, 187
— Heniy, Canon of St, Mary's, W.
30, 93
— Osbert, Henry, John, Thomas, Ca
nons of St. Mary's, W. 24, 25
— John the Canon, 26
— Custos and Chapter of St. Mary's,
262, 357. Seals, 262, 358
— Walter de Lindregg, Custos, 358,
359
— Henry of Ow Dean of St. Mary s,
21, 25, 26
— John Wade Dean of St. Mary's,
359. Seal, 359
— Richard Brokysbie Dean of St. Ma
ry's, 397
— Vincent Canon and Dean of St. Ma
ry's, 187
Hastings, rape of, 241
— Castellans, of, 167
— Aedmund de, W, 50, 163
— Matthias de, W. 223, 225, 226,
228, 241, 364, 368
— Matthias son and heir of Robert de,
229. Seal, 229
— Peregrine de, .251
— Robert de, "W. 13, 123, 127
— Robert de (Official of Bishop of
Chichester), 211
— Stephen de, 299
— Thomas de, W. 288
— William de, 21, 123, 277, 285*,
W. 16, 280, 282, 287, 288. Seals,
21, 123
— Vincentius de, 165
Haswisse. See Aswisse
Hauckeswelle, Daniel de, W. 107
Haulo, Nicholas de (Sheriff of Kent),
W. 160
Haveginorigge, William de, W. 150
Havekherst, 318
— Avice sister of Walter de, 186.
Seal, 186
— Walter de, 186. Seal, 186
Havok, 300

165

Hayes, John, 392
Hebrithesham, mead, 135
Hechene, Henry de, 199
— Reginald de (imcle of Helyas de
Beche), 29, 72, 73
— WUliam son of Reginald, W. 29
Heelde, Robert de, of Brede, 374
Hegyngwerth, Peter de, W. 325, 335,
341, 342, 345. 285*
HeiUesham, John Parson of, W, 147
Helde, le, 249
Heleherste, John de, W. 228
Helewise, Robert son of, 208
Helham, manor, 47. See also Elham
Helias, Ralph son of, W. 69, 165
Helye, Geoffrey, W. 302
Helierwrthe, 76
HeUingeleigh, Avice widow of Rike
ward de, 148, 150. Seal, 148
— Richer de son of Richuard de, 149,
150, W, 130, 131. Seals, 149, 150
— Simon de, W. 151
— Roger Chaplain of, W, 147
Heltuneshath, 21
Hemmyng, John, 382
Hendene, Gerard de, W, 151, 155
Henherst, 48, 163, 168, 230
Henlee, Richard de, W. 140, 146
Henry, Robert, 300, 305
— Robert Thomas son of Robert, 305
— John, W. 324
Herbervill, Ralph de, W. 2
Herefectsham, Hocman de, W. 6
Hereford, P. Bishop of, W, 208
Hereward, Nicholas, W. 137
Herin, Richard, W. 298
Hermit, Godfrey the, 106
Hemeys, John (Sheriff of Sussex), 368
Herste, Idonea de, 51. Seal, 51
— Manasser de, W, 72, 73, 74, 161,
169, 174
— Roger de, 148, 150
— Thomas de,W. 144, 175, 176, 178,
179, 180, 181
— Waleran de, 43, 103. Seal, 43
Herstbrigge, Philip de, W. 150
Hertefeud, Walter Rector of, W. 263
Herth, WiUiam, W. 212
Herward, John, W. 393
Hese, WUliam atte, 332
Heseldenne, 76
Hesoghel, John, W. 343
Hesseteford, Philip de, W. 247
Hestsetshe, 265
Hetchinden, 31

Hetchdenne, Hectin, Hechinden, Etin
dene fee of, 30, 33
— Randulf de, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
36, 38, 47, W. 37. Seals, 30, 31,
33. 34. 35. 36
Hetheford, 370
Heved, Oliver, W. 263
Heylok, Haylok, Elen (widow), 385,
Seal, 385
— John son of Elen, 385
— John, 382
Hidenye, John de, W. 370
Hiham, 77
Hikelesham, fee of, 47
HUlingele, Symond de, W. 236
Hoch : , Robert de, W. 20
Hocham, Occham, Adam de, W. 64,
282
— Robert de, W. 81, 134, 175, 177,
183, 184, 185
— Stephen de, W. 228
Hod, William, 106
Hodesdale, WiUiam de, W. 289
Hodihamme, 197
Hoke, Richard de la, W. 287, 325,
335. 342, 345
Holbemershe, 47
Holbemesherst, 76, 99
Holefelde, 71
Holendale, WiUiam de, 285*, W, 130,
131
Holestot, Benedict, 256
HoUington, William de, 277
Holt, Houlte, Hout, Alice, 377
— Thomas de la, W. 114, 134, 135,
136, 137, 138, 139, 142, 143, 145,
147, 149, 153
— WiUiam de, W. 12 1, 142, 144
¦ — WiUiam brother of Thomas, W. 1 34
— WUUam son of Thomas de, W. 136,
137, 138, 139, 143, 145, 147, 152,
153, 156
Holy Cross, Altar of, in Robertsbridge
Abbey, 321
Hondhelde, Benedict de, W. 30
Honorius, BuUofPope, 167, 259
Hoo, 331
— Thomas, Vicar of, 331
Hope, Hamo de, W. 160
Hore, James de (Goldsmith), W. 225
— Nicholas de, W. 247
— Reginald de, W. 257, 258, 295,
296, 285*
— Robert le, W. 224, 364
Horn, le, 395
— le Galowes of, 395

1 66

Home, road, 105
Horsbregg, John de, W. 260
Hothfeld, 256
Hothlands, in Sedlyscombe, 395
Hothlege, in Ticheherste, 266, 267
Hothlege, Hodlie, 12, 47, 76, 120
— Henry de, 191
— William Chaplain of, W. 147, 151
Houton, WiUiam de, W. 199
Hucham, Robert de, W. 121
Huche, John atte, 361
Huckestepe, John de, W. 190
Huckstepe, Richard, 395
— WiUiam de, W. 353
Huddeshammesbrok, 233
Hudeham, 3, 62, 63, 64, 67
Hudiham, Richard de (son of Geoffrey
de Waliland), 64, 65. Seals, 64, 65
Hugham, Robert de, 285*
Hugh:, WiUiam, W. 322*
Humphrey, Thomas, W. 160
Hunte, Geoffrey le, W. 235
— John le, W. 285
— Margaret widow of John le, 349
— Nicholas son ofThomas the younger,
312
— Thomas grandfather of Nicholas,
312
— Thomas le, 300, 311. W, 303,
305, 306, 307, 324- Seal, 311
— Thomas son of Alan le, 317
— WUliam le, W. 230, 232, 257, 260,
267, 268
— William le, son of Margaret, 349
Huse, Adam le, 300
Hydenye, Simon de, W. 138, 139,
140, 143, 146, 152
Hyenh:, Elw: Dean of, W. 18
Hyerste, Hugh of (Vicar of Church of
Hastings), W, 24, 25
Hyeste, Church of, 24
Hyham, Thomas de, W. 370

Iclesham, Jonas de (Custos of the
Order in the place of the Prior). 299
— Mabel de, 208
— WiUiam clerk of, 285*
Idenne, 31
— Adam de, 300. W. 303, 306, 317
— John Rector of, 331
— Richard de, 304
— William de, W. 310
Iham, John, W. 382
Ikelesham, 367
Ilbenerse, Albreda wife of Simon, 267

Ilbenerse, Simon de, 267
Ingolism, Iteras de, 273, 275, 276
Innocent, Bull of Pope, 193, 201, 202
Iregge, William de, 300, 306, 308.
W. 313
Iringesfeld in the fee of Waliland, 26
Ivelde, Thomas de (of Canterbury dio
cese), 299

JarmeshuU, 128
Jerkneselle, Gemeselle, 24, 62, 64, 94,
197, 198, 274
Jew, Walter the, W. 109; in
Jocalis, Peter de (Prior of St, Pancras,
Lewes), 344. Seal, 344
Joce, John (clerk), 351
John (the priest's son), W. 224
Justin, W. 25, 26
Justitor, Henry, 8
Justices — (Lewes, Oct. 1194), Gilbert Bishop
of Rochester, Osbert fitz Hervei,
William de AubervUl, 23
— De Banco (temp. Joh.), Henry de
Puntaudemer, Robert Huschard,
Martin de PatishUl, 116
— Itinerant (Lewes, May, 1219, Can
terbury, June, 12 19), B. Bishop of
Rochester, John de Gestling, James
Salvage, Henry de Cobeham, Ralph
Tablel, Gilbert de Abingeworth, 132,
172
— Itinerant (Lewes, Nov. 1229), Tho
mas de Muleton, Robert de Lexinton,
John Marescall, Geoffrey de Luscy,
WiUiam de London, William de
Insula, 1 73
— (Westminster, Nov. 1246), Henry de
Bathon:, Alan de Wadsend, 195
— Itinerant (Lewes, Dec. 1248), Henry
de Bathonia, Alan de Wasand, Wil
liam de Wilton, Reginald de Cobe
ham, WUliam de Breton, 196
— (Westminster, 39 H. 3), Simon de
"Wauton, Robert de Sotind, 209
— (Westminster, Easter, 1258), Henry
de Bathonia, Robert de Brywes,
Nicholas de Handlo, 210
— Itinerant (Chichester, July, 1279),
John de Reygate, WiUiam de North-
bury, Geoffrey de Leukenor, Salo
mon of Rochester, Richai-d de Boy
laund, 261
— De banco (Westminster, Easter,
1284) Thomas de Weyland, 273

167

— (Westminster, June, 1284), Thomas
de WeUlond, John de Lovetot, J. de
Kyrkebi then Treasurer of the King's
Exchequer, 276
— (Westminster, April, 1317), William
de Bereford, GUbert de Roubiry,
John de Benstede, Henry le Scrop,
John Bacun, John de Mutford, 314

Kales, Geoffrey de, W. 52
Katebroc, 3
Katefeud, Laurence de, W. 245
Kattesfeld, fee of, 76, See also Cat
tefeld
Kechenhamme, WilUam de, W. 224
Keisneto, Fulc de, W. 13
Kenne, Ralph, W. 289
Kenneward, Richard, 392
Keitet, Norhin of, 286
Kerketime, 286
Kichenham, Daniel de, W. 188, 189,
220
— Ralph de, W. i8i
Kichenore, Kechenore, Hugh de, W.
6, 181
— John de, W. 224, 368
— John de, brother of Hugh, W. 181
— Robert (of Diedsteme), brother of
WiUiam, W. 127
— WiUiam de, W. 127
Kiffe, Robert, W. 301
Kin, Walter, 81
King, Walter le, W. 289
Kingesnode, John de, 329
Kirkeby, Robert de, 299
KneUe, Edme de, W. 224. See also
CneUe
Kovent, Walter, 246. Seal, 246
Krips, Walter (a monk of Roberts-
bridge), 329, 332
Kungherst, John de, W, 318
Kyrkebi, J, de (Treasurer of the King's
Exchequer, 1284), 276

Lacford, Simon de, 121
Lad, Matilda wife of Richard le, 304,
313. Seal, 313
— Richard le, 304
Ladde, John, W. 396
Laket, Roger (of Blechynton next
Sefford), 330, 335, 336, 338, 340,
341, 342, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348-
Seals, 345, 348
Lamberhurst, 208, 211

Lamberhurst, half fee in hundred of
Brenchesle, 368
— manor of, 368
— John de, 228. W. 217
— John de (Chantor), 299
Lambin, Alan (of Robertsbridge), 231,
232, 235. W. 221, 222, 223, 225,
227, 231, 232, 233, 234, 238, 239,
257, 260, 268
— Alan son of William, W. 215, 217
— Matilda, wife of Alan, 235
— William, W. 215
Lambsin, Hugh son of, W. 244
Lanche, Thomas, 160
— Hamo, William, Augustus and
Adam sons of Thomas, 160
— William, 161. W. 55
Langestune, John de, W. 286
Langherst, Robert de, 285*, W. 255
Langport, fee of, 160
Laurence (clerk), W. 168
Ledes, Barony of, 368
— Hormer de, W. 6
— John de, 299
— F. Prior of, 200, 201, 202, Seals,
200, 202
— Richard Prior of, 211, Seal, 211
Lefford, 71
Lefrid, Isabella widow of Richard, 249
Lefsele, Warin de, W. 38
Lega, Leges, fee of, 45, 76
— Richard de, 41. W. 6
— Stephen de, W. 124
Leghe, le, 71, 182
— Richard de, W. 224, 368
— Seffrid de, W. 182, 183, 189
— WiUiam de, 285*
Legi, Stephen de, W. I
Leia, Hugh de, W. 52
Lem, Robert de, 277
Le meiene. See Meiene
Lemlesham, Gerald de, 102
Lenham, Nicholas de, 208
Lentunesland, 197, 198
Lesignan, Guido de, W. 208
Lesnes, M. Abbat of, 167. Seal, 1 67
— W. Prior of, 167
Lessington, John de, W, 208
Leuiva, widow, 31
Leukenor, Geoffrey de, 261
— Roger de, 276. W. 280
Levelesham manor, 351
Leveresham, Samson de, W. 182
Levesham, Girard de, W, 124
Leving, Ailmer, 70
— Reginald son of Ailmer, 70

1 68

Levingeslond, in Watiington and Mun-
difield, 225, 283
Lewes, John Archdeacon of, 299.
Seal, 299
— Nicholas of London, Offtcial of, W.
128
— WUliam de, W. 160
Leycester, Robert de (Archdeacon of
Chichester), 299
Lhoses, William de, 174. Seal, 174
Lide, Turstian de, W. 3
Lifsele, Thomas de, W. 37
Liminel stream, 3, 85, 226
Little, Robert, 81, 83
— WiUiam, 84
Livet, Robert, W. 158
LoUesford, WUUam de, W. 288
Lond;, Alan de, W. 106, 248
— Alan son of Henry de, 35
— Henry de, 35
London, Alan of, W. 246, 249, 250
— house of Bishop of, 299
— WUliam Bishop of; W. 76
Long, Hugh, 58
— John, 249
— WUliam, W. 55, 194
Longereche, 256
Lord, Gervase de, W. 302
Loseham, Henry de, W. 226
Lovekot, Henry, 329
Loveras, Stephen, 340
Luggere, Henry, 228, W. 215, 217,
219, 222, 230, 231, 232, 234, 235,
239, 257, 258, 260, 268, 270, 283
— John le, W. 230, 285
— Robert, 300
— Thomas le, W. 230
I..uke, Ralph nephew of, 244
— Lullington, Richard de, W, 149
Lult, Robert le, 119
Lumello, Thomas de, W. 8
Lundresford, Lunesford, Lunef: , Adeliz
widow of Richard son of Hugh de,
99. Seal, 99
— Agatha widow of Hugh de, 163,
164
— Alan de (W.), 3, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15,
19, 49, 51, 107
— Bartholomew de, W. I
• — Hugh de, 50, 76, 99, W. I2, 19,
21, 26, 28, 33, 36, 39, 49, 51, 61,
62, 67, 82, 83, 86, 88, 94, 95, 97,
98, 102. Seal, 50
— John nephew of Hugh de, 169.
Seal, 169
— Matilda de (widow), 48. Seal, 48

Lundresford, MatUda de (widow) daugh
ter and heir of Hugh, 161, 162, 163,
164, 169. Seals, 161, 162, 164
— Richard son of Hugh, 99
— Richard de, 50. W. 50
— Robert de, W. 75
Robert son of Alan de, W. loi
— Simon de, W. 219, 228, 235, 266,
268, 269, 280, 282, 283
— Waher de, W. 190
— WiUiam de, 285*. W. 291, 297,
298, 300, 303, 321
Lurding Clement son of Robert de,
W. 29
— Robert de, W. 29
Lurdingstrete, Peter de, "W. 295, 296,
297. 316
Lurdun, Nicholas, W. 219, 221, 223
Luviscamp, Wermud de, W. I®
Lye, Nicholas a, W. 390
Lymne, 387, 388
Lynetun, John, 299
Lys, Henry de, 299
Lyvet, Thomas, 277

Mabels, Adam, brother of Thomas and
Augustin, 55
— Augustin son of Geoffrey, 55. Seal,
55
— Geoffrey, 55, 57
— Thomas son of, 55' Seal, 55
Madresham in Beckeleshe, 6, 40, 42,
223, 227, 241
— Manor of, 323
Maih : Walo de, W. 30
Maiham, 33, 35
— Hubert de, W. 33, 34, 35
Mainard, Henry, W, 106. See under
Winchelese
MaUingh, John, W. 350
Mandby, John, W. 390
Manekes, Ingelram de, 61
Manekesye, Robert de, W. 142, 144,
152
Mannesbroc, 76, 168
Mansell, John, W, 208
Mapelesden, 47
— Ailmer de, W. 31
— Gocelin de, W. 37
— Goldyng de, 284
— James brother of Gocelin, W. 37.
See Vigil
— Norman de, W. 31, 34, 35, 36
— Ralph de, W. 33, 34, 35, 36
— Robert son of Golding de, 284

169-

Mapseis, John, 355
Marcellus, John son of, W. 1 19
Marchaunt, James brother of Robert,
"W. 343
— John son of Robert le, 228
— Paul (of Rye), 351. W. 354
— Robert le, W. 343, 354
Marche, Philip de la, W. 294
Mareltresden, 171
Marescall, John, W. 325, 342
Marguntquus, Pontius (Notary), 299
Mari, Geoffrey de, W. 119
— John brother of Geoffrey, W. 1 19
Marscot, Robert, W. 187, 220
Martin, Beatrix daughter of, 242
Martyn, Thomas, W. 384
— WiUiam, W. 379
Maufe, Maufye, Malfe, Andrew, W,
335, 341. 345
— Heni7, 341. W. 154, 158, 345
— MUo, 130, 134, 13s, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147,
152, 153, 156, 159- Seals, 138, 139,
143
— Philip, W. 130, 131
— Thomas brother of William, W.
237
— Walerand brother of William, W.
237
— WilUam, 129, 212, 277, 278, 280,
285* W, 129, 159, 237, 238, 287.
Seal, 212
Maydstone, Gregory of, 299
— John of, 299
— Laurence of, 299
Medsted, Andrew de, W, 335, 345
Meiene, Geoffrey de la, W. 109, in
Meiner, Alan, W. 349
— John brother of Akn, W, 349
Meiniers, miU, n
— Roger de, W. 11.
— Rainald or Reginald de, n, 12, 13,
46, 47, 120, Seal, II
— Matilda wife of Rainald, n, 12, 13,
46, 47, 117, 118, 120. Seals, II,
117
Melbeigh le, a mount in or near Play
den, 398
Melnefeld le, 297
Meltsop, Stephen, 350. W. 350
Mercer, George, 396, 398, 398*
Mereland, 98
Meresey, Simon, W. 343, 354
Merimouth, Adam (Official of Court of
Canterbury), 351
Meriwether, Richard, W. 373

Merpham, WiUiam, W. 363
Meryham, John de, 335, 341, 344, 345
Mesham, 322*
Messer, Benedict le, 277
Messey, Henry, W. 370
Metulo, William de, W. 168
Mexefet, WUUam, W. 380
Meydekyn, Nicholas, 371
— Richard, W. 371
— William son of, 371
Meydestan, Simon de(monk of Roberts-
l>ridge), 351
Meytham bridge in Beckele, 226
Michelgrave, 119
Mich:, Andrew de, W. 370
Michelham, Andrew de, W. 136, 151,
154. 155, 157, 158, 159
— Gilbert son of Andrew de, W. 136
— Peter son of Andrew de, W, 157
— Peter Prior of, W. 147 '
— Roger Prior of, W. 280
Middeland, Amod de, W, 81
— WiUiam de, W. 77, 78, 79
Middeltun, Gerold de, W. 149
— Ralph de, W. 215, 220, 238
Midford, John de (notary), 299
Midhurst, Henry de, 337
Miller, Robert, 266
Milo, Robert, 29
Molendino, Richard de, 128. Seal, 128
— Godeleva wife of Richard, 128
Molton, John de, 299
Momborchis, Amfrid de, W. 294
Monastery, Walter of the, W. 248
Monk, Reginald the, 277
Mora, Paulinus de, W. 251
— Simon de, W. 248
Morbregg, 47, 124, 183
More, Henry de la, W, 284
— John de la, W. 284
Morgan, John de, 299
Morgtheue, 190
Mortimer, Robert, W. 310
Morton, fee of, 158
Mosewell, Ralph de, 277
— Roger de, 285*
Mottey, Motey, John, 391, 394, 396
Moyn, Mown, John, "W. 223, 225,
241, 364, 368
Mucegros, John de, W. 241
Munceaus, John de, 285*. W, 282,
300
— Waleran de, W, 130, 131, 238
— WiUiam de, W. 130, 131, 368
 WUUam de (son of Waleran de
Herste), 103. Seal, 103

170

Muncels, William de, W, 107, 138,
139, 143
Mundifeld, 225, 255, 262, 291, 292,
294. 299, 321, 322, 326, 327, 333,
356
— Laurence de, 107, 108, 171. W,
48, 69, 72, 73, 80, 88, 90, 91, 92,
103, 104, 105, 106, 114, 115, 119,
127, 128, 134, 137, 161, 163, 165,
169, 174, 182, 183, 184, 185, 247,
Seal, 107
— Jevene rector of, 332
— WiUiam Young rector of, 299
— William Rector of, 331
Muntes, Montes, John de, brother of
Michael, 114, 115. Seals, 114, 115
— Michael de, 109, in, 112, 113,
114, 115. W. 14, 20, 28, 51

Narbonne, . , , arius de . largus of,
299
Nasse, Thomas atte. Mayor of Rye,
"W. 354
Neddrefeld, 76, 168
— the Earl's Court at, 98
Nesse, Henry de la, W. 266
Newdich, 286
Newenden, 77
— bridge, 80
Newlondesgarden in Playden, 398
Nicha:, Adam, W. 6
Nichol, Robert, W. 355 .
Niger, Margaret widow of Robert son
of Thomas, 2 14
— Philip brother of Richard, 20
— Richard, W. 20
— Robert, W. 55
— Robert son of Thomas (of Prom
heUe), 56, 57. Seal, 56
— Thomas, W. 57
Nitherchene, 322*
Nitherin, Alan (cousin of Alan Lam
bin), 235. Seal, 235
— Robert, 235
Niweham, Hugh de, W. 55, 56
— John son of Hugh de, W. 55, 214
Noet, WiUiam de (late Abbat), 285*
Nordhi, Thomas de, 108
Norherton, WiUiam de, W, 148, 150
Norman, 242, W. I
— John, W. 396
NormanvUle, Nicholas de, W. 125,
126
Northie, Northye, Earl of Ow, father
of Ingelram de, 4

Northie, Ingelram de, 4
— John de, 61. W. 20
— John son of Ingelram de, 4
— John son of William de, 223
— Reinger elder brother of John, de,
4. 5
— WiUiam de, 223, 226, 227, 241,
W. 228, 238, 364, 368. Seal, 226
North Hyham, Nordhyam, 78, 79,
126, 172, 179, 180, 256, See also
Hiham
— Church, 80
— John de, W, 95
Northo, WUUam de (escheator), 327,
346
Norwich, John Bishop of, W, 76
Ocham, Cecily de, 295
— Nicholas de, W. 295, 296, 316
— Peter de, 300, 306, 307, 308, 309,
W. 309. Seals, 307, 308
— Robert de, W, 306, See also
Otham and Hocham
Ocstepe, Geoffrey de, 285*
Odyhamme manor, 321
Odymere, Udymer, 255, 262, 291, 292,
294, 321, 322, 326, 327, 329, 331,
332. 333. 351, 356. 399. 398*
Offetone, no
Omble, 368
Omblee, WUliam de, W, 149
Ore, fee of, 46
— John de, W, 282, 326, 366
— Richard de, W. 187
— William de, 322*- W. -99
OreweUe, Helewise vridow of WiUiam
de, 302. Seal, 302
Orspend le, 231
Oschedenne, 6
Osindenn, 88, 89, 90
Osmund, Rikeward son of, 370
Osp:, Gervase de, 6
Oteringdenne, Ralph de, W, 226, 241
Otes, John, 324
Otham, Adam de, W. 222, 230, 232,
283, 285
— Stephen de, W. 212, See also
Ocham and Hocham
Otteham, Canons of, 66
— J: Abbat of, W, 63, 64
Ottehammeswode street, 233
Otto, Hugh son of, W, 241
Ouera, Richard de, 332
Oxenbregg, John, 395. W. 379, 380,
393

171

Oxenbregg, Robert, W. 387
— Thomas, W. 387
Oxenel, Augustus clerk of, W. 30
— Matilda mother of Augustus, W. 30
— Cnoke in, 31, 36
Oxerode, Andrew de, W. 242
Ow, Alice countess of, 47. W. 2, 5
— Alice countess of, daughter and heir
of Earl Henry, 168, 192. Seals, 168,
192
— Henry of, 24
— Henry earl of, 7, 8, 13, 46, 47, 76,
89. W. 2, 5, Seals, 8, 13
— Henry son of Alice, earl of, 47
— Earl of (father of Ingelram de
Northie), 4
— Hugh Abbat of, 208
— J, Eari of, W, I
— John of, son of Earl John, 76. Seal,
76
— Ralph de Yssoudun earl of, 39, 46,
168. Seals, 39, 46
— Robert brother of Earl Henry, W. 2
Padiham, Helewise de (widow), 29
— Henry de, 188. W. 175, 176, 178,
179, 180, 181, 184, 197, 198, 199-
Seal, 188
— John de, W, 372
— PhiUp de, 80. W. 29, 74, 163, 169,
174, 184. Seal, 80
— Matilda wife of PhUip, 80
— Robert de, W. 125, 126, 174
— Robert son of Helevsdse, 29. Seal, 29
— Robert son of Thomas de, W. 258
— Thomas de, 256, W. 256, 257, 258, 364
Paiferer, Fulco, W. 368
Palinges, Thomas Staveley, master of
the hospital of, 142
Pahner, Alice daughter of WilUam (of
Hastings), 246
— Malger, W. 20, 93
— WUliam, W. 349
Palst:, Thomas de, W. 224
Paris, Reinger, W. 246
Park manor, 321
PameU, William, 398
Parsonesfelde, in Salehurst, 375
ParsonesweU, 375
Partlyngton, 389
— denne of, in Westfeld, 389
Passelea, Helias de, W, 6
Passelegh, Edmund de, W. 282, 288,
291, 300

Passlegh, John son and heir of Edmund
de, 323. Seal, 323
— Robert de, 276, W. 266, 267, 268,
269, 282, 288, 291, 297, 298
Passing, John de, 119. Seal, 119
Passur, "Willes le, W. 245
Pauli, John brother of Robert, W. 302
— Robert, W. 302
Paulyn, James, 277
— John (of Rye), 322*
— John, W. 343, 354
— John (of Nitherchene), 322*
— Nicholas, 351, W. 354
Payne, John, W. 340
Pedlinges, 1 60
Pedun, Pethun, Henry, W, 69, 115, 165
Pefforier, WiUiam, W. 6
Pelham, Thomas de, 285*
Penchoit, 355
Penecestre, Stephen de, W. 241
— Thomas de, W. 125, 126
Penherst, Henry de, W. 225, 229
— Reginald brother of William de,
W. 122
— Robert brother of WUUam de, W,
122
— WiUiam de, 285* W, 122
Penlesworthe, John de, 285*
Peplesham, 53, 76, 203, 204, 205, 208,
202*, 285*
— John de, 210. W. 197
— Ralph de, 208. W. 4
— Robert de, W, 300
Perchyng, John de, W. 341
Perepunt, Symon de, W. 263
Pers, George, 390. W. 390
Pertlingetun, 114, 115
Pertiington, WiUiam de, 167
Pesemershe, John de, 300. W, 305
— John vicar of, 331
Pesselegh, Giles de, 191. Robert de,
"W. 255
Petelesham, Pedelesham, 109, in,
"3
Peter the dean, W, 24, 25
Petravill, Ren: de, W. 8
— Walter de, W, 51
Pette, 47
— Gilbert de, 76
— Godfrey de, W, 57, 69, 160, 175,
176, 183, 249
— WiUiam chaplain of, 202
Petter, Richard, 396
Petynden, Richard, W, 393
Petyr, William, 396

172

Pevenese, Pevenesel, Castleguard, 158,
159
— Court of gate of castle of, 315
— R. de, sheriff of Sussex, 277
— Robert de Sapi, constable of castle
of, 315
Peverel, Andrew, W. 240, 291, 335,
345. 352
PhUip, Ralph son of, 248. Seal, 248
Pierecurt, Roger de, W. 109, in
— WUliam de, "W. 10, 1 1, 109,
III
Pieres, John W. 372, 380
Pierevile, Pierevale, Renald de, W, 10,
n
Pikeney, John de, W. 8
Pikenot, Hugh, W. 56
— John son of Hugh, W. 214
Pinken:, John de, W. 13
Pippesden, John, W. 386
Pirefeld, Emma de, I, 125
Pising, Henry de, W. 225
Playden, 53, 61, 76, 203, 204, 205,
208, 398, 202* 285*
— Marsh, 393
— Peter, rector of, 331
Pohun, Poun, Godfrey, W. 141, 250,
251
— Henry, W. 249, 25 1
— Reginald, W. 249, 251
Poinant, Robert, 230
— John, W. 306
— William, W. no, 112, 113
Poinz, Godfrey, W. 207
Pokeleshe, 11, 47
Pokelesherse, 74, 76, 107, 117, 175,
184, 186
PoUng, Ralph de, 361. Seal, 361
Pollard, Pollart, Alan, 19, 20, 21, 47,
Seals, 19, 20
— Albedra wife of Alan, 20
— Walter, W. 99
PoUe, John de (clerk), W. 350
Poninges, Luke de, W. 263, 278
Ponte, Robert de, W. 283, 386, 387
— WiUiam de, 303, See also under
Bridge
Pontun, Gilbert de, W, 124
Pooke, WiUiam, 400
Popenhodhe, 71, 100
— ford, 190
Porta, Jolm de, W, 235, 256
— Pharaon de, W., 227, 241
Posingeworth in Waldeme, 263, 278,
287, 330. 335. 338. 340, 341. 342.
344. 345, 363, 398*

Posingeworthe, Oratory at, 279
— Andrew de, W, 129
— Johnde, W, 151, 154, 155, 157,
158, 159. 236, 370
— John son and heir of Laurence de,
263. Seal, 263
— Laurence de, W. 238, 239
— WUliam de, W. 370
Posterneham, 162, 169
Pralle, Hugh de, 257
Pratte, Stephen, 69, W, 169, 249
Prestele, Richard, W, 363
— William de, W, 370
Prestone, WUliam de, W, 361
Prestune, Henry de, W, 136, 138, 139,
140, 143, 145, 146, 147, 151, 153,
155, 156, 158, 159
— Thomas de, W. 352
-^ Thomas de (clerk), W, 240
Priests, Zacharias, Peter, Alw:, W,
26
Prik , , love, William, 299
Promhelle, 43, 47, 51, 56, 57, 58, 76,
160, 165, 214, 247, 290
- - Adam brother of Augustin de, 58
— Augustin de, W, 58, 1 10
— Augustin son of Eilwin, 58
— Edelonde in, 371
— Eilwin de, 58
— John de, 299
— John son of Roger de, 57
— Osbert de, W. 58
— Osbert son of Robert de, W, 60
— Osbert son of Walter de, W. 60
— Roger de, 247
— Roger son of Robert de, W. 60
— Thomas de, 304, 313, 317, Seal,'
304
— Thomas son of Eilvsdn de, 58, 60,
Seal, 58
— Thomas son of Walter de, W, 60
— Thomas Niger brother of Osbert de,
W. 58
— WUliam son of EUwin de, 58, 50,
Seal, 58 ' 3 . ay
— William son of John de, 57
— William brother of Augustin, W,
58, 60, no
— men of, 244
Prake, Thomas brother of WUliam,
177
— William, 177
Puke, Gilbert le, 300
Pukewisse, 74, 176
Purifend, Purifeld, 173, 174
Pyrieman, WiUiam, 350. Seal, 350

173

Rademelde, John de, W. 278, 287
— Ralph de, 276
Raffini, Peter (of Maine), 299
Raldeslohe, Roger de, W. 123
Ralph (clerk) of Essex, W, 6
Rameshom, 202, 322*
Ratintune, Richard de, W, 135
Ratton, Richard de, W. 287
Rede, Reginald le, 277
— WiUiam atte, W, 387
Redwasshe, WilUam, de, 322*
Red\visse, 249
Reed, Robert atte, W. 375
Reelf, Richard W. 318
Reginald, 199
Reginald, Henry son of, W. 247, 25 1
Relesham, Ralfe de, W. 28
Remger, Luke son of, 244
— Simon son of, 246. W, 244
Renger's marsh, 246
Rennes, Roger de, W, 241
Retherland, 305
Retherlond water mUls, 288, 298, 320
— bridge, 288
RejTier, John, 377*
Reynerslond in Salherst, 377*
RicarvUe, Richard de, W, 135, 137
— WilUam de, W. 135, 137
Richard, Geoffrey son of, 160
Richmond, Court of the Earl of, in
Hastings rape, 277
— John of Brittany, Earl of, 277, 294,
Seal, 294
— Roger de St. Edmund, Archdeacon
of,'W, 47
Rie, 16, 46, 47, 97, 124, 182, 183,
226, 290, 343, 354, 364
— Mayor smd community of the vill
and port of, 398. Seal, 398
— Nicholas Sutton, Mayor of, 398
— Robeland, Stephen de, 31 1
Robert the monk, W, 63
Robert son of the priest, W, 370
Robert, Alan son of, 231, W, 69, 80,
loi, 103, 105, n7
Robertsbridge, 20, 231, 244, 385
— le Bulle in, 400
— chapel in vill of, 362
— claim on abbey for aids, 368
— monks of, 259
— names of monks of, 299
— Abbey seals, 20, 25, 61, 163, 182,
205, 215, 231, 244, 385
— Abbats of, Adam (1357), 363. Seal,
363

Robertsbridge, abbats of, Adam Wyse,
367. Adam (1361), 370
— Alan (1317), 315
— Dionysius, 7
— GUes, 371
— John (1313), 299, (1324) 320, 322*,
332, (1334) 351. (1340) 354, (1410)
H^' \"^'i\ H^' i'419) 377, (1435)
379, (1436) 380, (1501) 397, (15,1)
398. Seal, 397
— Laurence (1308), 289
— Mainard (before 21 E. i), 368
— Nicholas (1320), 318
— Robert, 315
— Roger (1258) 210, 211, 225, 228,
231, 232, (1276) 256, (1265) 272,
Seal, 232
— Thomas (temp. E. 2), 368, (1527)
376, (1474) 388, 389, (1476) 390,
(1478) 392, (1535) 399, 398**, (1537)
400. W. (1252) 204. Seal, 204
— Waher (former abbat), 277
— William (1 195), 24, 25, (1219) 132,
133, 170, 172, 181, (1246) 195,
(1248) 196, (1252) 202*, (late abbat)
209, 258, (1391) 373, (1459) 384.
(1483) 394. 395, (i486) 391. Seal,
25, (15 13) 398*.
— WUham de St. Noet (late abbat,
1299), 285*
Robertsbridge, J. Prior of, W. 63
— Alan of, W.48, 55, 56, 104, 106,
114, 115, "9. 134. 13s. 136; 138,
139. 140. 141. 142, 143. 144. 14s,
146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153,
154. 155. 156. 159. 160, 161, 163,
165, 169, 171, 174, 175, 176, 177,
178, 179, 180, i8i, 182, 183, 184,
185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191,
192, 194, 197, 198, 207, 215, 220,
231
— Alan son of Robert of, W, 72, 73,
74. 128
— Gilbert le Tumur of, W, 239
— Robert of, W. 83
— Robert son of Alan of, W. 100
— Nicholas brother of Alan of, W,
186
— Thomas son of Alan of, 260, W.
239. Seal, 260
— WiUiam de, W. 326
Roche Andely, 47
Rochester, Gilbert Bishop of, W. 76
— W, Prior of, 167
Roger, 8
— the Chaplain, W, 52

r74

Roger, John son of, 249
— Walter, W. 370
Rogers, John, W. 55, 56, 364
— John (of PromheUe), W. 214
— WUliam, W. 55, 56
— William (of Promhelle), W. 214
Rolfyndenne, quarter fee in hundred of,
368
Rolond, Henry, W. 301
Ronde, Lord of, 156
Ros, Peter de, 255, 291. Seals, 255,
291
Rossel, Master (Vice-Chancellor), W.
47
Roswift, Adam, 277
Royal Charters (R. l) 47. (H. 3)
208. (Pr: Edw:) 241. (E. I) 368.
(E. 2) 290, 292, 293. (E. 3) 327,
333. 334. 339, 346, 347, 356, 357,
360, 368. (H. 6) 381
Royfer, WiUiam, W. 152, 154, 158
Rue, Harold, W. 98
Ruele, Ruhele, 15, 197
Rumenale veteri, Lady Albreda de,
104, no. Seal, no
— Gilbert de, no
— Alexander, Simon and Henry sons
of GUbert de, no
— Luke sergeant of, W. no
— fee of, 160
— Hugh Rector of Church of, W. 160
Rumenel, 247
Rummdenne at Burghershe, 46, 47, 76,
168
Runter, Geoffrey de, W. 370
— Ralph de, W. 370
— Simon de, W. 370
Runtyngton, Runthinton, Geoffrey de,
W. 154
— Ralph de, W. 154
— Richard de, 285*. W. 237, 287
Russebe, John, W. 294
Russel, Stephen, W. 354
Rustyngton, 361
— John of, 361
RychuUe, John, W. 361
Rye, James son of Stephen Andrew
of, 373
— Thomas atte Nasse Mayor of, W.
354
Ryngdenn, Alan, W. 3 10
— John de, W. 312

Sabineland in Chidinglegh, 315
St. Albin, Jamettus de, W, 294

St. Anieto, Sr: Roger de, W. 192
St. German, Joel de, W, 187, 188,
189, 190
St. Giles, altar of in Robertsbridge
Abbey, 321
St. Leger, Geoffrey de, 97. W. 39,
223, 241. Seal, 97
— Geoffrey son of John de, 95, 96.
W. 117. Seals, 95, 96
— Henchart widow of John de, 69.
Seal, 69
— John de, 46, 47, 69, 95
— Ralph de, W. 39, 97
— Simon de, W. 233, 283
— Simon brother of Geoffrey de, W. 223
— Thomas de, 2, 46, 47
— Thomas grandfather of John son of
Geoffrey, 95
— WiUiam de, 16. W. 229
St. Leophard, John de (Dean of Chi
chester), 299
St. Maridonne, 289
St. Martin, Alured de, i, 3, 8, 10, 15,
20, 24, 46, 47, 49, 51, 88, 89, 90,
114, 115. W. 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, n,
13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 28. Seal, 3
— Geoffrey de, 3, 46, 47
— Geoffrey father of "Walter de, 10
— Roger de, 32. Seal, 32
— Stephen de, W. 2, 6, 9, 15
— Walter de, 10. Seal, 10
— William de, 6, 40, 41, 42, 44, 46,
76, 108, 197. W. 5, 8, 13, 15, 35,
61, Seals, 41, 42
— A. wife of William de, 42
St. Mary, Chapel of at the Abbey
gate, 321
St. Maur, Nicholas de, W. 208
St. Pancras Monastery, Lewes, 344.
Seal, 344
— John, Prior of (1513), 398* Seal
398*
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, 351
St. Pierre, WilUam de, W. 294
St. Vedast, London, Thomas Rector
of, 351
Sale, WiUiam de la, W. 236
Salehurst, Salhurst, 230, 235, 261,
273. 276, 288, 291, 294, 297, 298,
300. 303. 304. 305, 306, 309, 313,
314. 321, 322, 326, 327, 329, 331,
332, 333. 349, 356, 377*. 394. 39^
— advowson, 292
— cemetery, 383
— Prebend, 243, 251;, 262, 327, 328,
329. 332. 333. 337, 356. 358, 398**

175

Salehurst, Richard perpetual vicar of,
243
— Richard Vicar of, 329, 332
— Roger called priest of, 234
— Thomas Rector of, 201
— Walter chaplain to Richard Vicar
of, 332
Salemundebi, Hugh son of Reginald
de, 52
— Reginald de, 52
— WiUiam de, 52
Salomon, Robert, 350
Salvage, Robert, W. 82, 83
Sandherst, Santherst, 284
— Bardelly, Rector of and clerk of the
King's Chancery, W. 288
— Thomas de, W. 371
Sandr^e, 123, 229
— John (of Brightling), 377
Saxingehurst, Geoffrey de, 191
Savoy, Peter of, W. 208
Scampp, Alexander son of Roger, W,
246
— Roger W. 246
Scardenn, Gilbert de, 285*
Schamdenne, Henry de, W. 255, 300,
321
Schypperd, Richard, W. 395
Scot:, Scoteni, Walter de, 9, 12. W.
4, 39. Seals, 9, 12
Scot, Richard, 285*
Scotenye, John de, W. 340
Scoth, Roger, 94, 197
ScotinUs, Escotiniis, Henry de, W. 120
— Peter de, 120. W. 117, i68. Seal,
120
Sedelescumbe, Setelescumbe in Worth,
12, 120, 177, 289, 395
— fee of, 46, 47, 76, 105
— Henry de, 274, 275
— John de, W. 187, 188, 189, 190,
197, 221, 224
— John chaplain of, W. 93
— Robert de, W, 159, 187, 188, 189,
190, 194, 199
— Robert de (son of Adam de Ba
sokes), 105. W, 120. Seal, 105
Seford, Symon, rector of St. James'
chapel next, 332
Selvestrode, Adam de, 276
Serreve, Hamo, 266
— Malger, 123
Severs, Robert, 396
Seyeveston, Rosa de, 256
Shaflesdenne, in Sandherst, 284
— William de, 284

Sharman, Henry de, W, 297
Shepherd, Brixi, 121
Shirfeld, John de, W, 340
Shirinton, Simon de, 285*
Shodewell, John, W. 393
Sibdelwalde, Firminus de, W. 150
Skinner, John, W. 222
Sleybrond, Matelina wife of Robert, 267
— Robert, 267, 269
Slochtre, 134, 135, 136, 147, 151,
152, 153, 155, 157. 159. 208
Smalefeld, John de, 285*
Smalewode, 6, 40, 42
Smith, Smyth, John, 393, 394
— John (of Robertsbridge), his last
wUl, 396. Seal, 396
— Ralph (of Werye), W. 258
— Peter son of John,' 231. See also
Faber
Snelham, WiUiam de, W. 368
Snelling, 46
Snergate, 46, 47, 171
Sneysham, William de, W. 263
Soekene, 165
Sokenerse, Swokenerse, fee of, 16, 76,
97
— Roger de (son of WiUiam de St.
Leger), 16, 47
— Roger de, W. 112, 113, 217, 220,
223, 229, 231, 25s, 307, 324. Seal,
i6
— WiUiam de, 175. W. 48, 138, 139,
141, 143, 155, 161, 169, 175, 176,
177, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 194,
198, 207
Somer, Robert, 350
Somerfeld, John de, 284. Seal, 284
Sorham, WUliam de, W. 25
Sontyng, John de, 258, 266, 268, 269,
270. W. 267, 277, 280, 282, 283.
Seals, 268, 269
— Mabel wife of John, 258
SosweU, John de, 285*
SotUande, Sutilande, 277
Souter, John le, 285*
Spenser, John le, W. 355
Spikespich, 55, 56, 58
Sponlegh, Henry son of WiUiam de,
W. 248
— John son of WiUiam de, W. 248
— WiUiam de, W. 248
Spumeprad, John son of Geoffrey,
165. Seals, 165, 166
— Thomas son of Aelwin, 165, 166,
Seals, 165, 166
Stakend, Richard de, W. 190

176

Stampynden, Stamynden (of Lamber
hurst), WiUiam de, 329, 330, 335,
336, 338, 340, 341- Seal, 338
Stamyngdene, John de, 332, 387,
388. W. 338, 386. Seal, 388
Stande, 202*, 203, 204, 205, 208, 285*
Stane, parish of, 253
Stane Moxenell, 30
Stanling, Gilbert de, W. 69, 93, 115
Stanlinkes, Stonhlink, Hosbert de,
249, 250. Seal, 249
— John de, W. 249
— Mabel widow of Hosbert de, 250,
Seal, 250
— Reginald brother of Wydo de, W, 250
— Wydo de, W. 250
— ^ Wizo son of John de, W. 249
Stapele, 94, 197, 198
Stapylman, William (of Iwherst), 380
Stapylman, William, W. 377*
Stephen, Matthew son of, W. 141,
207
Stevenes, John, 377
Stok, Hamo de, 276. W, 263
Stokebrugg, Henry de, 329
Stokes, Richard, 59
Stonnepettefeld, 231, 282
Stowe, Baldwin de, W. 255, 288, 291,
297. 298, 300, 321
— Thomas de, canon of St, Martin's
the Great, London, 328
Strabone, Ralph or Randulf, W. 28, 49
Strake, le (in Iweherst), 295, 296
Strete, John ate, W. 316
Stretfeld, a tything in Ewhurst, 391
Stretfelde, Gilbert de, 177
Suane, John de, W. 368
Suanilda, Elwin son of, 1 65
Sumeri, Simon de, W, 62, 72, 73, 88,
90, 91, 92, 103, 104, 105, 114,
115, 225
Survedeteghe, 249
Sussex County Court, 277
— William, 3rd earl of, W. 368
Sutor, Roger (heir of John le Blake),
300
— Thomas, 230, 303
Sutton, 2 fees of morteyn in, 368
— manor of, in Pevensey Rape, 368
— John de, W. 341, 342
— John de (junior), W. 341, 342
— Nicholas, 398
Suttune, 121, 208
Swart, Geoffrey, W. 371
Svirynham, Luke, W, 220
Swottive, Alard son of, W. 244

Swyfte in Ewhurst, 391
— John, 391
Sydlesham, Geoffrey de, 337
Syddelesham, Richer de, 299
Symonesland, 256
Symound, John, 285*
SyweUe, Suwelle, Henry brother of
William de, W. 219, 221, 227, 228,
23s
— WiUiam de, W. 219, 221, 227, 228,
23s
TaiUor, William, W. 366
Talun, Roger, "W. 121
Tamworth, Margery (of Robertsbridge),
382. Seal, 382
Tanner, Eustace, 231. W. 235
— Matilda wife of Eustace, 231
Tauton, Robert de, 328, 337
Taveners, 390
Terry, Philip (of Coubragg), 355
Testard, WiUiam, 36 r
Teudele, Gabriel de, 266
Thesford, WilUam de (treasurer of
Chichester), 299
Thirhs, Henry de, W, 194
Thomas, Lovekot, W, 371
— Henry, W. 371
Threele, John le, W. 361
Ticheshurst, 258, 268, 269
¦ — Thomas vicar of, 33 1
Tinctor, Alan, 300
Tipe, Richard, 265. W. 265
Tiresherse, Tirdesherse, Tyerdesherse,
Tyrsesse, Henry de, W, 170, 171,
174, 176, 184, 190, 229
— Reginald de, W. 223, 233, 266, 267,
268, 269, 280, 282
— Richard de, W. 62, 64, 86, 122
Tyereseirs, Henry de, W, 48
Todehurst in Salhurst, n, 76, 117, 300,
314, 382
Todilonde, Godfrey de, 256
Toke, Alan (of Kerkestune), 286
Tokenton, John de, W, 123, 125, 126
Tomset, Simon, W. 380
Tonebregg, Laurence de (monk of Cal
dra), 299
Tonebmge, Richard de, W. 212, 238
Torneham, Michael de, W. 28
— Robert de, W, 95
Tomur, Sielmi, 83
Tregoz, John, W. 227, 241
— John (junior), W. 227, 241
Treport, Abbey of, 204, 205, 206, 208,
280, Seals, 205, 206, 280

177

Treport, A. abbat of, 53. Seal, 53
— Arthur abbat of, 54. Seal, 54
— Arthur late abbat of (1299), 285*
— William abbat of, 203. Seal,
203
— WUliam abbat of (1252), 202* Seal,
202*, (1258) 210
— Stephen abbat of St. Michael's, 280.
Seal, 280
— Laurence late abbat of, 202*
Tresgeugh, John, 398
Trindleghe, William de, 267
Tripelere, Gilbert, 300. W. 285, 305,
306. 307
Tripelersgate, 306, 308, 309
Trobell, John Hunt, 395
Trath, Robert, 129
Tubert, WUliam, 318
Tungrave, 249
Tunstalle, 40, 42
— Stephen de, W. 324
TurbervUl, GUbert de, 355
^ MatUda wife of Gilbert de, 355
Tumur, Gilbert, W. 260, 313
— John le, 300. W. 304, 317
— Stephen, W. 260
— Walter le, 300. W. 317
— WiUiam, W. 154
Turre, John de, W. 51
Turroch Church, Hugh de Auch rector
of, W. 192
Turstan, W. no
TurteUescumbe, Ralph de, 78. "Seal,
78
— Theobald son of Ralph de, 78, 79.
Seals, 78, 79
Tuse, WiUiam, 301. Seal, 301
Tuttesham, Amfrid de, W. 124
Twinehamford, 83
Tydderie, 340
TyrreU, Richard, W. 386
Udymer. See Odime
Ulescumbe, Humfrey de, W. 63
Upton, Thomas, 392
— Henry, 400
Valance, John, 386, 394
Vannere, John, W. 377*
Venator, Alan, 8
— Richard, W. 145, 153, 156, 177,
178, 179, 180, 191, 197, 198
Venator, le Venur, Geoffrey le, 231.
W. 217, 219, 222, 231
— WiUiam, W. 212, 215, 217, 219,
"221, 231, 234, 235, 239, 270

Vend, Ralph de, 332
Vicars, Robert, Justinian, Peter and
Henry, W. 26
Vienne, Luke de, W. 263
Vigerous, Richard, 360
Vigil, le Waite, Gocelin son of Ormer,
"W. 33, 35, 36, 38, 171
— James son of Ormer, W. 33, 35, 36,
171
— Ormer, W. 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36,
See also under Maplesden
ViUars, GuiU: de, 299
Vinch, John, 322*. See also under
Finch and Winchelese
Vinaw, Thomas, W. 384
Vislet, Peter le, 208
Vitele, John de, 277
Vox, Reginald le, W. 285
Vytheo, Luke de, W. 265
Wacelin, Wascelin, Nicholas, W. 177,
233, 256, 257, 277
Wadetun, John de (Sheriff of Kent),
W. 247
Waite, see Vigil
Walderne, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141,
143, 144, 146, 155. 159. 212, 215,
217, 218, 219, 234, 237, 240, 254,
263, 325, 363, 370
— Henry rector of, 279
Waldeys, Robert de, W. 284
Walensis, le Waleys, Godfrey, W, 114,
119, 321
Walerand, Robert W. 208
Wales, Lewyn Prince of,' 274
Waleslond, 289
Waletune, 121
Walewerde, Luke, W. 370
Waliland, 3, 10, 194, 199
— fee of, '26, 76, 224
— Alan father of Robert de, 93
— Burgonia de, 224
— Elyas de, W. 128
— Geoffrey de, 62. W. 3. See also
Hudiham
WaUland, John son and heir of Walter
and Burgonia de, 224
— Mabel daughter and heir of Robert
de, 102, 190, 197, 198, 199, 208,
Seals, 197, 198, 199
— Richard de, 63, 66, 67, 68. W.
18, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 93, 102, 123.
Seals, 66, 67
— Richard son of Geoffrey de, 62,
Seal, 62

N

178

Waliland, Robert de, 15, 93, 94, 102, 197.
W. 2, 4, 5, 9, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20,
21, 28, 30, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,
61. 75. 77, 78, 79 (?), 81, 82, 83,
89, 97, 98, 123. Seals, 15, 94, 102
— Walter de, 224
— Wimarc widow of Richard, 132,
133
WaUa, David de, W. 56
Walreg, Symon de, 177
Walter, Henry, W. 393
— Osbert brother of Thomas, W, 165
— Thomas son of, W. 165
Wandeme, Robert de (clerk), W. 236
Want, Matthew le (chaplain), 361
Warbleton, William Rector of, 33 1
Ward: (? error for Waliland), Robert
de, W. 79
Wardedeu, Henry, W. 255, 282, 283,
288, 291, 295, 296, 297, 298
— Richard, W. 321, 323
WarduUesland, 199
Warenne, WUUam Earl of, 118, W,
117, 368
Warewic, Hugh de, 52
Warknethby, Hugh (of Chichester), 299
Wamer, Richard, W. 286
Warre, Roger de la, W. 278
— William de la (clerk), 208. See
also Gare
Wascra, Hugh, W. 6
Waspelmed in Salherst, 306, 308, 309,
310, 311, 312, 392
Watere in Waldeme, 335, 341, 342, 345
Waterman, Peter, W. 386
Watiington, Wethlingeton, 26, 70, 7',
94, loi, 189, 197, 225, 369
— Henry de, W. 71
— Joceus de, W. 229
— John de, 299
— John Rector of, 331
— Renger de, 189, 190, 300. W.
159, 187, 220. Seals, 189, 190
— Richard de, 100. Seal, loo
— Thomas de, W. 225, 257, 258, 283
— Warin Chaplain of, W. 93
Wells, Savaric Bishop of, W. 76
Wendout, Robert brother of Thomas,
289
— Thomas son of Gilbert, 289
Wengham, Henry de, 208
Wepeshale in Salherst, 387, 388
Werehorn, Hamo parson of, W. 31
— Stephen de, W. 89
WerUng, Richard clerk of, 285*
AVerye, 258

Westbourne, 396
— Henry, .W, 375
— John, 386, 394
Westbrok marsh, 322*
Westbum, Thomas, W, 392
West Cote, 254
Westdene (next Seford), Richard
Clappe Rector of, 332
Westefeld, 379, 384, 389
— Lucas tenement in, 384
— Sowthinne's tenement in, 379, 384
Westerham, Lord of, 208
Westhenhurst, 47, 76
Westifeld, Oliver de, W, 103, 106,
107, 137, 185
Westprestone, 361
Westun, Henry de, W, 1 60
West Wateleland, 3
Whatelie, Stephen de (Sub-deacon of
Chichester), 299
White, Alan le, 300
— John, W, 310
— Roger (of Colchester), 245, W.
245
Whiton, John, W. 340
Whyte, John le (of Rye), 324
Whyton, Thomas, 380
— WUliam, W. 373, 377*
Whytyng, John junior, 384
Wicham, 1 1, 47, 76, 117
Wichtriechessa, Witerichesham, Geof
frey de, W. 182, 247
— William de, 265
WigseUe, fee of, 45
— Simon de, 44, 45. Seal, 45
— Thomas de, W. 177, 188, 189
Wilde, John le, W. 289
— Roger le, W. 289
— Walter, W. 324
Wilford, Gervase de, 368
Willardeslond in Dalyngton and Bright
Ung, 377
WiUem, Robert, W. 371
William the priest, W. 44
Winche, Boniface son of Etdieth de,
58
Winchelese, 16, 46, 47, 97, 165, 230,
245, 247, 290, 364
^ Adam of (son of William Busard),
245. Seal, 245
— Alard of, W. 302
— Vincent Finche of, 1 84, 185. W.
186. Seals, 184, 185
— Gervase son of Andrew of, 138, 139,
140, 141, 142, 143, 14s, 146, 147,
159. Seal, 141

179

Winchelese, Henry de (son of Mainard),
247. Seal, 247
— John son of Gervase Andrews of,
213, 220
— Paulinus of, W. 247
— Ralph son of Eyas of, io6. Seal,
106
— Reginald brother of Alard, W. 302
— Walter Clerk of, W. 214, 223, 227,
229, 241, 368
— WiUiam of, 332
— William de Farlegh late Constable
of, 248
— Mayor and Barons of, 322*
Winelham, Walter de, 308
Winemer, 249
Winham mill, 192
Winoebi, WiUiam de, W. 52
Winterbome, John de, W. 340
Winterdune, 121
Wise, Roger le, 300. W. 305, 311,
353
Wite, Alan le, 313
Wither, William, 59
Wockele, Geoffrey son of Robert, 318
— Henry brother of Robert, 318
— Richard sou of Robert, 318
— Robert son of Walter de, 318.
Seal, 318
Wode, 76
— John a, W. 384. See also Atwode.
— Philip ate, 285*
Wodelande, Thomas, W. 361
Wodestronde, GUbert de, 242. Seal
242
Wogge, Robert, 332. W. 338
Wokele, 31
Wormedale, John de, Abbat of Roberts-
bridge, 262
Worthe, Werthe, 5, 9, 46, 47, 62, 64,
76, 81, 84, 120, 168, 200, 395
— forest of, 39, 76
¦ — manor of, 321
— Hamo de, 105
— Peter de, W. 215
— Stephen de, W. 30
— William de, 177
Wudeh:, William de, W, 120

Wudewerm, John, 258
Wlfwin, William son of, 59
Wlurineslinke, 121
Wrton, John R. W, 377*
Wybbel, John de, 257, 372
Wyke, John k, W, 384
Wylardesby, Thomas de, W. 1 63
Wylegh, Peter de, 335. W. 345
Wynder, John, 392. W. 382
Wynekehame, Walter de, W, 306
— Thomas de, 300, W, 313, 317,
349
— William de, 277
Wyther, Robert, 266

Yardhurst, Hugh de, 324
— Thomas de, 300, 306, 307, 309,
314. W. 291. Seal, 309
Yarrad, Ann sister of Petronill, 376
— Beatrix wife of Thomas, 376
— Helena sister of IsabeU, 376
— Isabel sister of Joane, 376
— Joane daughter of Thomas, 376
— Katherine sister of Helena, 376
— PetroniU sister of Katherine, 376
— Robert brother of WilUam, 376
— Thomasine sister of Anne, 376
— Thomas, 376
— William son of Thomas and Bea
trice, 376
YerkneseUe, 197
Yhamme, John (of vill of Roberts-
bridge in Salherst), 378
Ykelesham, 263
— fee of, 76
— Ralph parson of, 246. See also
Hikelesham
Yssoudun, Ralph de (Earl of Ow), 39,
46, 168. Seals, 39, 46
Ytenton, fee of, 76, 123, 229
— Richard de, 123, 229
Young, Yonghe, WiUiam, 299, 349
Yweherste, 132, 187, 188, 195, 196,
213, 220, 221, 257, 274, 276, 295,
296, 316, 380, 390, 391
— Ralph Rector of Church of, W. 373
Ywode, Adam, 377

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