English Deeds Collection 1-50
Deeds 1
Grant, 1325, June 26. 18 Edward II. 1 item : parchment ; 13 x 23 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Gilbert de Westhok, son and heir of Arnulph de Westhok, to John de Barkedene, jr., of a messuage and all his land of Westhok (Dorset) with the rents and services of Roger le Hore. Given at Westhok on Wednesday after the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
WITNESSES: John de la Bury, William de Hantesforde, William de Rasselegh, William atte Brygge, Henry de Halsbury, Robert Dobbe, Richard de Cadebury. With 1 seal (2.2 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a shield with a device.
NAMES: I. De la Bury, John. II. De Hantesforde, William. III. De Rasselegh, William. IV. De Barkingdon, John, lord of Barkingdon. V. De Westhok, Gilbert. VI. De Westhok, Arnulph. VII. Atbridge, William. VIII. De Halsbury, Henry. IX. Dobbe, Robert. X. De Cadebury, Richard. XI. Le Hore, Roger.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Dorset. 2. Deeds--England--Hooke. 3. Dorset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Hooke (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMY0761
Deeds 2
Quitclaim, 1328, December 8. 2 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 10.5 x 19 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Sonota, widow of Roger le Hore, in her liege widowhood to John de Barkedon of all her right and claim in 1 messuage with a furlong of land in Hoke (Dorset), which the said John de Barkedon had of the gift and feoffment of William, son of Roger le Hore, and in all the other land in Hoke which the said John holds and which formerly belonged to Roger le Hore, her husband. Given at Hoke, Thursday after the feast of St. Nicholas.
WITNESSES: William de la Brigge, William de Hantisforde, Hammund Elis, Henry de Halsbury, John de Southdon. With 1 tag for a seal (missing).
NAMES: I. Le Hore, Roger. II. Le Hore, Sonota. III. De Barkingdon, John, lord of Barkingdon. IV. Le Hore, William. V. Atbridge, William. VI. De Hantesforde, William. VII. De Halsbury, Henry. VIII. De Southdon, John. IX. Elis, Hammund.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Dorset. 2. Deeds--England--Hooke. 3. Dorset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Hooke (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMY0806
Deeds 3
Grant, 1329, January 8. 2 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 17 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by William, son of Sonota de Hoke, to John de Berkedene of a 1/2 furlong of land and 1 acre of meadow in Westhoke (Dorset), and all his land of Syghenepytte (Dorset) which he had of the gift and feoffment of Roger le Hore of Westhoke. Given at Westhoke, Sunday next after the feast of Epiphany.
WITNESSES: William de Hantesforde, William de la Brygge, Henry de Hallysburye, Richard de la Heghtun, John de Southedon. With 1 tag for a seal (missing).
NAMES: I. Le Hore, Sonota. II. De Barkingdon, John, lord of Barkingdon. III. Le Hore, Roger. IV. De Hantesforde, William. V. Atbridge, William. VI. De Halsbury, Henry. VII. De la Heghtun, Richard. VIII. De Southdon, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Dorset. 2. Deeds--England--Hooke. 3. Dorset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Hooke (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMY0858
Deeds 4
Quitclaim, ca. 1290. 18 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 8 x 14 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by John le Gale to Robert de Stockeye of all his right and claim in a 1/2 furlong of land in Westhoke (Dorset).
WITNESSES: Roger Cole, Richard de Hamptenesford, Henry de Wynescote, Walter de Lollardesdon, Richard le Wyte, Roger Baudewyn, John le Yreys. With 1 seal (2.1 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a man's head, with the legend: * CAPUD SERVI DEI.
NAMES: I. Le Gale, John. II. De Stockeye, Robert. III. Cole, Roger. IV. De Hamptenesford, Richard. V. De Wynescote, Henry. VI. De Lollardesdon, Walter. VII. Baldwin, Roger. VIII. Wyles, Richard. IX. Irish, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Dorset. 2. Deeds--England--Hooke. 3. Dorset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Hooke (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMY1968
Deeds 5
Agreement, 1369, August 21. 42 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 12 x 14 cm.
SUMMARY: Whereas William de Berkadon has granted an annual rent of 60s. to be levied on all his lands in Hoke (Dorset) to Niel Loryng, the said Neil grants for himself and his heirs that if William, his heirs, and executors pay at Landekeye (Devon) at Michaelmas next six marks sterling to Neil's executors, then the writing of the said annual rent shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in force. Given at Landekeye on Wednesday, the feast of the Assumption.
WITNESSES: John de Dikelane, Robert Foukes, Robert de Loccombe. With 1 tag for a seal (missing).
NAMES: I. De Barkingdon, William. II. Loring, Niel, Sir. III. De Dikelane, John. IV. Foukes, Robert. V. De Luccombe, Robert. VI. Luscote, William.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Dorset. 2. Deeds--England--Hooke 3. Dorset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Hooke (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Landkey (England).
HOLLIS number: -AMY2009
Deeds 6
Grant, 1275, January 12. 3 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 21.5 x 22 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Sir Warin de Sicca Villa to John le Abbe, lord of Wasserfelle (Devon), of la Wyche and Cotteclywe (Devon), the mill of Wassefeld and 9 acres in the marsh of Wassefeld, which he held of Richard de la Werthe, subject to a yearly rent of 20s. to be paid at Wassefeld or Bykecumb (Dorset). Given at Exeter (Devon) on Saturday before the octave of the Epiphany.
WITNESSES: Sir Thomas de Pine, Sir John de Alba Mara, Sir Henry de Esse, Robert de Raddington, John de Asleg, William de Occumton, John Kelly. Indenture, with 1 seal (2.1 x 3.2 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, oval, bearing a device: a fleur- de-lys; with the legend: S. JOHANNIS LE ABE.
NAMES: I. De Sackville, Warin, Sir. II. Abbot, John, lord of Washfield, fl. 1275. III. Worth, Richard, fl. 1270-1290. IV. De Pyne, Thomas, Sir. V. De Alba Mara, John, Sir. VI. De Esse, Henry, Sir. VII. De Raddington, Robert. VIII. De Ashley, John. IX. De Okhamton, William.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield, John Abbot, lord of, fl. 1275. 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Wick. 4. Deeds-- England--Cotleigh. 5. Deeds--England-- Washfield. 6. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Wick (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Cotleigh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 10. Exeter (Devon, England) 11. Bincombe (Dorset, England).
HOLLIS number: -AMZ8535
Deeds 7
Agreement, 1275, January 12. 3 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 15 x 24 cm.
SUMMARY: Agreement between Sir Warin de Sicca Villa and John le Abbe, lord of Wasfelle (Devon), reciting that the said Warin has quit-claimed to the said John, son and heir of William le Abbe of Wasfelle, the right which he had in the dower which belonged to Isabel possibly the possessions in Wick, Cotleigh, and Washfield mentioned in Deeds 6 , who was the wife of the said William le Abbe, for 20s. to be paid to the said Warin at Wasfelle or Bykecomb (Dorset) so long as Isabel lives, for which payment John le Abbe binds himself with covenants as to distraint and re-entry in case of default. Given at Exeter on Saturday next after the octave of Epiphany.
WITNESSES: Sir Thomas de Pyn, Sir John de Alba Mara, Sir Henry de Esse, Robert de Radynton, John de Ayslegh, William de Okhamton, John de Kelly. Indenture, with 1 seal of white wax in fragments. Not found in envelope 11/20/95.
NAMES: I. Abbot, William, lord of Washfield, fl. 1270. II. Abbot, John, lord of Washfield, fl. 1275. III. Abbot, Isabel. IV. De Alba Mara, John, Sir. V. De Ashley, John. VI. De Sackville, Warin, Sir. VII. De Pyne, Thomas, Sir. VIII. De Esse, Henry, Sir. IX. De Raddington, Robert. X. De Okhamton, William. XI. De Kelly, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Wick. 3. Deeds-- England--Cotleigh. 4. Deeds--England-- Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Wick (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Cotleigh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Bincombe (Dorset, England) 10. Exeter (Devon, England).
HOLLIS number: -AMZ8570
Deeds 8
Manumission, 1270-1271. 55 Henry III. 1 item : parchment ; 7.5 x 18 cm.
SUMMARY: Manumission by William le Abbe, lord of Wasfeld (Devon), of Robert, son of Robert de Wasfeld, so that he be free to go wherever he will with his family and goods. For this manumission John de Alba Mara has given William 1 mark.
WITNESSES: Miles de Kalewodeleg, Robert de Legh, Stephen de Bradeleg, Robert Avenel, Richard de la Worthe. With 1 seal of green wax, pendant on a tag, in fragments.
NAMES: I. Abbot, William, lord of Washfield, fl. 1270. II. De Alba Mara, John, Sir. III. Avenel, Robert. IV. De Bradley, Stephen. V. De Legh, Robert. VI. Calverleigh, Miles. VII. De Washfield, Robert. VIII. Worth, Richard, fl. 1270-1290.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMZ8613
Deeds 9
Quitclaim, 1290, January 27. 18 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 20 x 12 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Thomas de Wasfelde, son and heir of Robert de Wasfelde, to Henry le Abbe, his lord, of all his land in the demesne of the manor of Wasfelde (Devon) bounds given , in place of which the said Henry has given him 6 1/2 acres of his land of Wasfelde. Done at Wasfelde on Sunday next before the Purification of the Blessed Virgin.
WITNESSES: Alexander de la Wortha, Richard le Botillere, Ralph de Kalewodelegh, Thomas de Legh, William Avenel, Robert de Bradelegh, Richard de Inewardislegh, John de Cordigton, Nicolas Lacy, Robert Spara, and William Abbe. With 1 seal (2 x 3.1 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: crescent moon and star; with the legend: S. NICHOLAI DE LAC -.
NAMES: I. Abbot, William, fl. 1290-1294. II. Avenel, William. III. Abbot, Henry, lord of Washfield, fl. 1290-1304. IV. Botler, Richard. V. De Bradley, Robert. VI. De Cordington, John. VII. De Inwardleigh, Richard. VIII. Calverleigh, Ralph. IX. Lacy, Nicholas. X. De Legh, Thomas. XI. Spara, Robert. XII. De Washfield, Thomas. XIII. De Washfield, Robert. XIV. Worth, Alexander.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMZ8665
Deeds 10
Inspeximus, ca. 1290. 18 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 20.5 x 28 cm.
SUMMARY: Inspeximus undated by Henry le Abbe, lord of Wasfelde, of a charter undated of William le Abbe, his grandfather, granting to Robert, son of Robert de Wasfelde, 1 furlong of his land in Wasfelde, which Robert, father of said Robert, formerly held, paying an annual rent of 5s. and being quit of multure; which grant the said Henry le Abbe confirms to Thomas de Wasfelde, son of Robert Hobekyn, and the said Thomas in return has quit-claimed to Henry all his land lying east of the ditch which stretches from the water of Trokabroca to the land of "la Werthe"; and the said Henry further grants that Thomas and his heirs shall have 6 1/2 acres of his land in Wasfelde. Witnesses to the original charter: Miles de Kalewodelegh, Richard de la Wortha, Robert Avenal, Robert de Legh, Adam his son, Richard de Prustecote, Thomas Palmer, Robert de Pilemore, John de Acastre, scriptor. Witnesses to the inspeximus: Alexandre de la Wortha, Richard de Inewardislegh, Thomas de Legh, Ralph de Kalewodelegh , John de Cordigton, Nicholas Lacy, William Abbe, clerc. With 1 seal (2.1 x 3.2 cm.), of brown wax, oval, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a crane or stork standing upon a branch; with the legend: S. HENRICI LE ABBOT.
NAMES: I. Abbot, Henry, lord of Washfield, fl. 1290-1304. II. Abbot, William, fl. 1290- 1294. III. Avenal, Robert. IV. De Acastre, John. V. Calverleigh, Miles. VI. De Legh, Robert. VII. Dde Legh, Adam. VIII. Dde Prustecote, Richard. IX. Palmer, Thomas. X. De Pilemore, Robert. XI. De Washfield, Robert. XII. Worth, Richard, fl. 1270-1290. XIII. Worth, Alexander. XIV. De Inwardleigh, Richard. XV. De Legh, Thomas. XVI. Calverleigh, Ralph. XVII. De Cordington, John. XVIII. Lacy, Nicholas.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMZ8745
Deeds 11
Grant, 1304, September 14. 32 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 20 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Thomas Hobekyn to Henry Abbe, lord of Wasfeld (Devon), and Joan his wife of 6 1/2 acres of land in his tenement of Wasfeld which he had in exchange for so much land in la Hele, Colvercleve and la Rigge bounds given. Given at Wasfeld, Monday next after the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 32 Edward I.
WITNESSES: Thomas de Esse, Alexander de la Worthe, Richard le Palmerre, Ralph de Kalewodelegh, Robert Avenel. With 1 seal (3.4 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a star; with the legend: * S TOMI HOBBEKIN.
NAMES: I. Avenel, Robert. II. Abbot, Henry, lord of Washfield, fl.1290-1304. III. Abbot, Joan. IV. De Esse, Thomas. V. Hopkin, Thomas. VI. Le Palmer, Richard. VII. Calverleigh, Ralph. VIII. Worth, Alexander.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AMZ8860
Deeds 12
Letters of attorney, 1334, September. 9. 8 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 5.5 x 20 cm.
SUMMARY: Letters of attorney of Adam Hobikyn, son and heir of Thomas Hobikyn, appointing William Attastantorre his attorney to put Thomas de Banrigot in seisin of all his land in the manor of Wasfelde (Devon). Given at Wasfelde, Friday next after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 Edward III. With 1 tag for a seal (missing).
NAMES: I. Hopkin, Adam. II. Hopkin, Thomas. III. De la Stantere, William. IV. De Banrigot, Thomas.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -ANA0490
Deeds 13
Grant, 1336, September 13. 10 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 9 x 25.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant for life by Walter Abbot, lord of Waysfeild (Devon), to Adam Hobbekyn of his meadow called Tounmede in the desmesne of Waysfeilde bounds given at a yearly rent of 5s. Given at Waysfeild on Friday next before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 10 Edward III.
WITNESSES: Richard de la Weorthe, Robert Avenel, John de Calwodelegh, Thomas de Canrigge, John Baggeston. Indenture, with 1 tag for a seal (missing).
NAMES: I. Abbot, Walter, lord of Washfield, fl. 1336-1348. II. Hopkin, Adam. III. Avenel, Robert. IV. Calverleigh, John. V. Kenrick, Thomas. VI. Baggeston, John. VII. Worth, Richard, fl. 1332-1348.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -ANA0524
Deeds 14
Grant, 1337, July 10. 11 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 8 x 24 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant for life by Walter Abbot, lord of Wasfeild (Devon), to Juliana Bike, daughter of John Byke, of the curtilage which formerly Robert atte Wille held in the grantor's demesne of Wasfeild and 1 acre of land in Beaufitz Cropft bounds given. Given at Wasfeild on Thursday next after the Translation of St. Thomas the Archbishop, 11 Edward III.
WITNESSES: Richard de la Weorthe, Thomas Canrigge, John Welbelond, William de la Stantere, Adam de la Stantere. Indenture, with 1 seal (2 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag, fragmentary.
NAMES: I. Abbot, Walter, lord of Washfield, fl. 1336-1348. II. Bick, Juliana. III. Bick, John. IV. Worth, Richard., fl. 1332-1348. V. De la Stantere, William. VI. De la Stantere, Adam. VII. Attwill, Robert. VIII. Kenrick, Thomas. IX. Welbeloved, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -AOG5808
Deeds 15
Grant, 1337, September 11. 11 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 12.5 x 28.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant for life by Walter Abbot, lord of Wasfeild (Devon), to Nicholas, son of John de Bolleham, and Maud his wife of all his land in la Milleham in his demesne of Wasfeild, namely between the lea which runs to his bleaching mill and a brook which runs between the said land of Milleham and the land called Scrapehals, and also of the land which John le Peyntour formerly held of him, with his fulling mill, situated next to his bleaching mill, namely between it and the Exce, at a rent of 18s. 2 1/2d. and suit of the court of Wasfeild services set out. Given at Wasfeild, Thursday next after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 11 Edward III.
WITNESSES: Richard de la Weorthe, Thomas Canrigge, Robert Foleforde, Adam de la Stanterre, John Baggeston. Indenture, with tag for a seal (missing).
NAMES: I. Abbot, Walter, lord of Washfield, fl. 1336-1348. II. De Bolam, Nicholas. III. De Bolam, Maud. IV. De Bolam, John. V. Payntor, John. VI. Worth, Richard, fl. 1332-1348. VII. Kenrick, Thomas. VIII. Fulford, Robert. IX. De la Stantere, Adam. X. Baggeston, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Worth family. 2. Deeds-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England-- Washfield. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APS2050
Deeds 16
Quitclaim, 1345, May 31. 19 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 6.5 x 23 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by John de Sicca Villa of Biccumbe (Dorset) to Walter Abbot of Wasfelde (Devon) of all his right and claim in all the lands, etc., in the manor of Wasfelde. Given at Wasfelde, Tuesday next after the feast of St. Augustine, 19 Edward III.
WITNESSES: Richard de la Werthe, Robert Avenel, Roger Marchaunt, Thomas de Kenrugg, Reynald de la Worth. With 1 seal (2.1 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tongue, bearing a device: a stricken stag; with the legend: ... L L ... probably seal of John de Sackville.
NAMES: I. De Sackville, John. II. Abbott, Walter, lord of Washfield, fl. 1336-1348. III. Worth, Richard, fl. 1332-1348. IV. Avenel, Robert. V. Merchunt, Roger. VI. Kenrick, Thomas. VII. Worth, Reginald.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Bincombe (England).
HOLLIS number: -BBJ4322
Deeds 17
Grant, 1348, March 9. 22 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 11 x 17 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant for life by Walter Abbot, lord of Wayschfelde (Devon) , to Agnes de Alfamestone and Elizabeth her daughter of a messuage and the land, etc., which William Pypar held of him, at a yearly rent of 6s. and suit of court services set out. Given at Wayschfelde, Sunday next before the feast of St. Gregory.
WITNESSES: Richard atte Werthe, John de Calwodelegh, Thomas le Palmere. Indenture, with 1 seal (2.1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tongue, bearing arms, with the legend: SIG....ROBE....TI COLE....
NAMES: I. Abbot, Walter, lord of Washfield, fl. 1336-1348. II. De Alfamestone, Agnes. III. De Alfamestone, Elizabeth. IV. Pyper, William. V. Worth, Richard, fl. 1332-1348. VI. Calverleigh, John. VII. Le Palmer, Thomas.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APS2075
Deeds 18
Letters of Attorney, 1511, July 31. 2 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 24 cm.
SUMMARY: Letters of attorney of Robert Wodde of Kele (Staffs.) appointing Thomas Wodde his attorney to deliver to Humfrey Boghay of Whyttemore (Staffs.), gentleman, seisin of a messuage, lands, and tenements in Annysley (Staffs.), which Robert lately had of the gift of Richard Walley. Given on the last day of July, 3 Henry VIII. With 1 seal (2.2 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms, the legend: * ... W ... probably seal of Robert Wood.
NAMES: I. Wood, Robert. II. Wood, Thomas. III. Boghay, Humfrey. IV. Walley, Richard.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England-- Staffordshire. 2. Deeds--England--Anslow. 3. Staffordshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Anslow (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Kele (England) 6. Whitmore (England).
HOLLIS number: -APS2098
Deeds 19
Acquittance, 1527, January 27. 19 Henry VIII. 2 items : parchment ; (1) 6.5 x 34.5 cm.; (2) 5.6 x 6.3 cm.
SUMMARY: (1) Acquittance by Thomas Wright of Tonbridge (Kent), saddler, and Agnes his wife, daughter and heir of James Polkyn, to Sir Thomas Nevile, knight, for 43s. 4d., received from him in part payment of 10 due by him to them for all their lands, etc., in the parishes of Watryngbury and Mereworth (Kent), as by a fine levied in the Court of Common Pleas, Hilary Term, 19 Henry VIII, appears. The remainder of the 10 to be paid when the premises shall be clear by discharge against the heirs of James Williams and George Clerk of Gravesend of all titles, etc. (2) Abbreviated transcription of same, with a seal en placard, bearing a device: dove with olive branch; with the initials: L.B.L. With 2 seals (1.7 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a single tongue, bearing devices.
NAMES: I. Wright, Thomas. II. Wright, Agnes. III. Polkin, James. IV. Nevile, Thomas, Sir, d. 1542. V. Williams, James. VI. Clerk, George.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Wateringbury. 3. Deeds --England--Mereworth. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Wateringbury (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Mereworth (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Tunbridge (Kent, England) 8. Gravesend (Kent, England).
HOLLIS number: -APS2114
Deeds 20
Notice, 1362, January 14. 36 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 6.5 x 24.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Notice by Alice, widow of John de Shokysdon, to all her tenants of Wayschefeld (Devon) and Logheterre (Devon) that she has given her manors to her son Hugh, to whom they are to attorn, etc. Given at Wayschefeld, Saturday next before the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra, 36 Edward III. With 1 seal (2 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tongue, bearing a device: a griffin rampant; with a legend (effaced).
NAMES: I. De Shokesdon, Alice. II. De Shokesdon, John. III. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield, Hugh Beauchamp, lord of, fl. 1362-1393. 2. Deeds--England --Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Washfield. 4. Deeds--England--Loxbeare. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Loxbeare (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBJ4324
Deeds 21
Grant, 1362, January 21. 36 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 9.5 x 22.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Alice, widow of John Shokesdone, to Hugh Beauchamp her son of her manors of Waischfelde (Devon) and Loghetorre (Devon) with the advowson of the church of Waischfelde. Given at Waischfelde, Saturday next after the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra, 36 Edward III. With a tag for a seal (missing).
NAMES: I. De Shokesdon, Alice. II. De Shokesdon, John. III. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield, Hugh Beauchamp, lord of, fl. 1362-1393. 2. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)--England-- Devon. 3. Washfield Church (England) 4. Deeds--England--Devon. 5. Deeds-- England--Washfield. 6. Deeds--England-- Loxbeare. 7. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Loxbeare (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBJ4325
Deeds 22
Release, 1362, January 16. 36 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 22 cm.
SUMMARY: Release by Robert Penkerigge, Walter Blakebron, and Thomas Odecumbe, clerks, to Hugh Blauchamp of the right in the manors of Wayschefeld (Devon) and Loghetorr (Devon). Given at Wayschefeld, Monday next before the feast of St. Peter in Cathedra, 36 Edward III. With 3 seals of green wax, pendant on tongues: (1) (1.7 x 2 cm) oval, bearing a device: a rampant griffin; with the legend: * IESU ... cf. Deeds 20 ; (2) (2 cm.) bearing a device: madonna and child with two figures worshipping below; with the legend: S. THOME ODICOMBE ? ; (3) (2 cm.) bearing a device: two crossed hands with bird above, all surrounded by a trefoil; wit the legend: S. THOME ...
NAMES: I. Penkerigge, Robert. II. Blakebron, Walter. III. Odecumbe, Thomas. IV. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield, Hugh Beauchamp, lord of, fl. 1362-1393. 2. Deeds--England --Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Washfield. 4. Deeds--England--Loxbeare. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Loxbeare (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APS2128
Deeds 23
Grant, 1362, April 19. 36 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 11 x 28 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Hugh de Courteney, earl of Devenech' and lord of Okampton, to Maude, widow of Richard atte Worthe, of all the goods and chattels which the said Richard on another occasion gave to the grantor. Given at the manor of Exmoor, Tuesday in Easter week, 36 Edward III. 1 seal (3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device.
NAMES: I. Devon, Hugh de Courtenay, Earl of, 1303-77. II. Worth, Maude. III. Worth, Richard.
SUBJECTS: 1. Worth family. 2. Deeds-- England--Devon. 3. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Exmoor (England).
HOLLIS number: -BBJ4328
Deeds 24
Quitclaim, 1363, July 12. 37 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 42.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Walter Corte, son of William atte Stanterne, to Adam Joel and Cecilia his wife of all his right and claim in his lands, etc., in Waschfelde (Devon) which Adam Hopkyn and Alice his wife previously held there. Given at Waschfelde, Wednesday next after the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 37 Edward III.
WITNESSES: Alexander Crewes, lord of Morchard, John Godeton, Sir Henry, rector of Morchard, Nicholas de Okyrford, Richard Cotteclyve, Hugh Bauchaump, lord of Whaschfeld. With 1 seal (2 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a stag; with an inscription. Ref.: Margaret C. S. Cruwys, "A Cruwys Morchard Notebook, 1066-1874," (Exeter and London, 1939)
NAMES: I. Corte, Walter. II. De la Stantere, William. III. Juell, Adam. IV. Juell, Cecilia. V. Hopkin, Adam. VI. Hopkin, Cecilia. VII. Cruwys, Alexander, lord of Cruwys Morchard, fl. 1362-82. VIII. Brokelonde, Henry, Sir, rector of Cruwys Morchard. IX. Godeton, John. X. Okeford, Nicholas. XI. Cotleigh, Richard. XII. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393.
SUBJECTS: 1. Cruwys Morchard, Alexander Cruwys, lord of, fl. 1362-82. 2. Deeds-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England-- Washfield. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Cruwys Morchard (England).
HOLLIS number: -BBJ4329
Deeds 25
Fine in Beauchamp vs. Shokesdon, 1372, April 11. 46 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 14 x 32 cm.
SUMMARY: Fine levied in the King's Court at Westminster in one month from St. Michael, 40 Edward III 1366 , and afterwards recorded in the quinzaine of Easter, 46 Edward III 1372 , between Hugh Beauchamp, querent, and Alice, widow of John de Shokesdon, deforciant, of the manors of Wasshfeld (Devon) and Lughetorr (Devon), and the advowson of Wasshfeld. Indenture.
NAMES: I. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. II. De Shokesdon, Alice. III. De Shokesdon, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)--England--Devon. 2. Great Britain. Court of King's Bench--Trials, litigation, etc. 3. Deeds--England-- Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Deeds--England--Loxbeare. 6. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Loxbeare (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APS2139
Deeds 26
Quitclaim, 1381, December 25. 5 Richard II. 1 item : parchment ; 7.5 x 23 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by William Walrond, William Wyth, Gregory, rector of the church of Waysfeld, and John Bradelegh to Hugh Beauchamp of all their right and claim in the manor of Longhetorr (Devon) which they formerly had of the gift of the said Hugh, and of which he is now seized by reentry. Given at Wayhsfeld (Devon) on the feast of the Nativity, 5 Richard II.
WITNESSES: John Waskham, Hugh Worthe, Ralph Sechevill, Peter Mogerigge, Alexander Laneman, John Mogerigge. With 3 seals pendant on tags, with 1 tag lacking a seal: (1) (2 cm.) of red wax, bearing arms with a device: three stags' heads; with the legend: SIGILL WILLMI WALRAND;(2) (2.4 cm.) of green wax, bearing arms with the device: three dogs' heads; with the legend: SIGILLUM WILL seal of William Wyth? ; (3) (2.2 cm.) of green wax, bearing a device: a standing bishop.
NAMES: I. Walrond, William. II. Wyth, William. III. Gregory, rector of Washfield. IV. Bradley, John. V. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. VI. Waskham, John. VII. Worth, Hugh. VIII. Sackville, Ralph. IX. Moggridge, Peter. X. Laneman, Alexander. XI. Moggridge, John, (Mogerigge)
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (Devon, England) 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Loxbeare. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Loxbeare (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APS2152
Deeds 27
Appointment, 1382, April 25. 5 Richard II. 1 item : parchment ; 6 x 24 cm.
SUMMARY: Appointment by William Walrond and William Wyth of Gregory, rector of Wayhsfeld (Devon), and John Bradelegh to put Hugh Beauchamp and Joan his wife in seisin of the manor and advowson of Wayhsfeld. Given at Wayhsfeld on the day of St. Mark, 5 Richard II. With 2 seals pendant on tags: (1) (2 cm.) of red wax, bearing with a device: three stags' heads; with the legend: SIGILL WILLME WALROND ; (2) (2.4 cm.) of green wax, bearing arms with the device: three dogs' heads; with the legend: SIGILL WIL ELM W YTH.
NAMES: I. Walrond, William. II. Wyth, William. III. Gregory, rector of Washfield. IV. Bradley, John. V. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. VI. Beauchamp, Joan.
SUBJECTS: 1. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)--England--Devon. 2. Deeds-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England-- Washfield. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APU4985
Deeds 28
Grant, 1384, May 9. 7 Richard II. 1 item : parchment ; 11.5 x 24 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Hugh Beauchamp and Joan his wife to Walter Baker and Cecilia his wife of a meadow called Tounemede in the parish of Waysfeld (Devon) for the life of the said Cecilia at a yearly rent of 57s. and a heriot at her death, the oaks and ashes round the close of the said meadow being excepted. Given at Waysfeld, Monday next after the feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross, 7 Richard II.
WITNESSES: Robert Worthe, Nicholas Boys, Ralph Passemer, John Welbelovd, Robert Valwerigg and Adam atte Pitte. Indenture, with 2 seals (2 cm. @) pendant on 1 tag, both bearing a device: a standing bishop.
NAMES: I. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. II. Beauchamp, Joan. III. Baker, Walter. IV. Baker, Cecilia. V. Worth, Robert. VI. Boys, Nicholas. VII. Passemer, Ralph. VIII. Welbeloved, John. IX. Valwerigg, Robert. X. Pitt, Adam.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9068
Deeds 29
Grant, 1393, April 23. 16 Richard II. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 36.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Humfrey Beauchomp to Robert Crwys, Robert Beauchomp, David Servyngton, and William Wodeburne of all his manor of Waysfeld (Devon) with Milham and Scrapynghals together with the advowson of the church there, and of the manor of Luchetorre (Devon). Given at Waysfeld on the feast of St. George, 16 Richard II.
WITNESSES: John Avenel, Nicholas Boys, Alexander Laneman, Peter de Mogrygh, John Nywynham, Richard Mouchecomb, Henry Coruw. With 1 seal (2 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: unidentified; with a legend: effaced. Ref.: Margaret C.S. Cruwys, "A Cruwys Morchard Notebook, 1066-1874," (London and Exeter, 1939)
NAMES: I. Beauchamp, Humfrey. II. Cruwys, Robert, 1382-1411. III. Beauchamp, Robert. IV. Servington, David. V. Wodeburne, William. VI. Avenal, John. VII. Boys, Nicholas. VIII. Laneman, Alexander. IX. Moggridge, Peter. X. Newnham, John. XI. Coruw, Henry. XII. Mouchecomb, Richard.
SUBJECTS: 1. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)--England--Devon. 2. Washfield Church (Devon, England) 3. Deeds--England --Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Deeds--England--Loxbeare. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Loxbeare (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9104
Deeds 30
Letters of attorney, 1393, April 4. 16 Richard II. 1 item : parchment ; 5.5 x 19.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Letters of attorney from Joan, widow of Hugh Beachomp, to Robert her son to recover seisin of two portions of her land in the manor of Waysfeld (Devon) called Scrapynhals and Mylham. Given on Good Friday, 16 Richard II. With tag for seal (missing).
NAMES: I. Beauchamp, Joan. II. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. III. Beauchamp, Robert.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9085
Deeds 31
Grant, 1403, September 29. 4-5 Henry IV. 2 items : parchment ; (1) 12.5 x 27.5 cm.; (2) 10.2 x 25 cm.
SUMMARY: (1) Grant for a term of 19 years by Humfrey Beauchamp of Waysshfelde (Devon) to Walter Baker of Waysshfelde and Cecilia his wife of a meadow in Waysshfelde called Tounmede at an annual rent of one grain of wheat. Given on Saturday, the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 4 Henry IV. (2) Acquittance by Humfrey Beauchamp of Waysshfelde to Walter Baker and Cecilia his wife for 5s. paid as one year's rent for a messuage and 40 acres of land and meadow in Waysshfelde which they hold of him in right of Cecilia for a term of 19 years from Michaelmas last, and release of the rent for the rest of the term. Given 10 January, 5 Henry IV. Witnesses (1): Thomas Spyrwege, Richard Gille, Robert Cordyngton. With 2 seals of green wax, pendant on 2 tags joining the two documents: (1) (1.5 cm.) bearing a cipher; (2) (2.1 cm.) bearing arms, with the legend: SIGILLUM WILELMI ...
NAMES: I. Beauchamp, Humfrey, fl. 1393-1404. II. Baker, Walter. III. Baker, Cecilia. IV. Spyrwege, Thomas. V. Gille, Richard. VI. Cordington, Robert.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9124
Deeds 32
Acquittance, 1404, January 10. 5 Henry IV. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 25 cm.
SUMMARY: Acquittance by Humfrey Beauchamp of Waysshfelde (Devon) to Walter Bakere of Waysshfelde and Cecilia his wife for 5s., paid as one year's rent for a messuage and 40 acres of land and meadow in Waysshfelde which they hold of him in right of Cecilia for a term of 19 years, and release of the rent for the rest of the term. Given 10 January, 5 Henry IV. With 1 seal (2 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a man's head in profile; with the legend: ...S CAPUT IOHIS INL...
NAMES: I. Beauchamp, Humfrey, fl. 1393-1404. II. Baker, Walter. III. Baker, Cecilia.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9140
Deeds 33
Grant, 1404, March 25. 6 Henry IV. 1 item : parchment ; 20 x 25 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant for life by William Wodeborne, clerk, David Servynton, and Humfrey Beauchamp to Thomas Ynge, Joan his wife, and Joan their daughter, and the longer liver of them of a messuage and all their lands in Catteclyffe (Devon) (as Richard Hodeshulle held them) at a yearly rent of 8s. and certain services specified. Given at Wayschfeld on the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. With 1 seal (2.4 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device:
WITNESSES: Richard Moggerig, Ralph Gonayr, Thomas Foleford.
NAMES: I. Wodeborne, William. II. Servington, David. III. Beauchamp, Humfrey, fl. 1393- 1404. IV. Inge, Thomas. V. Inge, Joan. VI. Inge, Joan. VII. Hodeshulle, Richard. VIII. Moggridge, Richard. IX. Gonyr, Ralph. X. Fulford, Thomas.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Cotleigh. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Cotleigh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APU5016
Deeds 34
Quitclaim, 1408, October 14. 10 Henry IV. 1 item : parchment ; 11 x 29.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by William Wodeborne, rector of the church of Wasshfeld (Devon), to John Strecche, William Walrond, and William Aysshford of all his right and claim in all the lands, etc., which they had of the gift of Hugh Beauchamp in Wasshfeld, Lughetorre, and elsewhere in the county of Devon. Given at Tyverton on the feast of St. Calixtus, 10 Henry IV.
WITNESSES: John Gambon, Reynald Hengstelegh, John Chuderlegh, John Gyllyngham, John Dennyng. With 1 seal (1.6 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing the initial "N"; with other devices.
NAMES: I. Wodeborne, William, rector of Washfield. II. Stretch, John. III. Walrond, William. IV. Ayshford, William. V. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. VI. Gambon, John. VII. Hengstelegh, Reginald. VIII. Chuderlegh, John. IX. Gillingham, John. X. Denning, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (Devon, England) 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Washfield. 4. Deeds-- England--Loxbeare. 5. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Loxbeare (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Tiverton (Devon, England).
HOLLIS number: -APU5049
Deeds 35
Grant, 1410, November 11. 12 Henry IV. 1 item : parchment ; 13 x 26.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Nicholas Okyrford, John Baker, and John Seddeburgh to Walter Baker and Cecilia his wife of all the lands and tenements in Wasshfeld (Devon) which they had of the gift and feoffment of the aforesaid Walter and Cecilia, viz. those which descended to the said Cecilia by the death of Adam Hobekyns, to hold to Walter and Cecilia and the longer liver of them for life, with successive remainders to Alexander Juyll and the heirs of his body, to John Godwin and Gonilda his wife and the heirs of the body of Gonilda, to Robert son of Walter and Cecilia, and to the right heirs of Wasshfeld. Given at Wasshfeld on the feast of St. Martin the Bishop, 12 Henry IV.
WITNESSES: Simon Bernevyle, John Calwodelegh, Richard Keanrygge, John de Corton, Thomas de Volaforde, John Mogrygge. With 3 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1.7 cm.) bearing the initial "N", with other devices, also with rush band tied around tag NB same design as on Deeds 34 ; (2) (1.8 cm.) bearing a device: a lion (?); (3) (1.5 cm.) bearing the initial "I", with other devices NB similar pattern to #1.
NAMES: I. Okeford, Nicholas. II. Baker, John. III. Seddeburgh, John. IV. Baker, Walter. V. Baker, Cecilia. VI. Hopkin, Adam. VII. Juell, Alexander VIII. Godwin, John. IX. Godwin, Gonilda. X. Baker, Robert. XI. Berneville, Simon. XII. Calverleigh, John. XIII. Kenrick, Richard. XIV. Corton, John. XV. Volaforde, Thomas. XVI. Moggridge, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9271
Deeds 36
Quitclaim, 1428, April 7. 6 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 8 x 27.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Simon Bernevyll of Wayschfeld (Devon) to John Bernevyll his son of all his right and claim in all the messuages, etc., in Wayschfeld and Loghetorr (Devon) which he held for life, or by the courtesy of England, or at will as of the right of Richard Dylyngton and Maud his wife, and Muriell late the grantor's wife, or of Alice Beauchamp sometime the wife of Humfrey Beauchamp. Given at Wayschfeld on Wednesday next after the feast of St. Ambrose, 6 Henry VI.
WITNESSES: Thomas Werthe, esquire, Alexander Juyl, Richard Pylamor, Thomas Parkhous, Robert Babecok. With 1 seal (1.9 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a cipher.
NAMES: I. Berneville, Simon. II. Berneville, John. III. Dillington, Richard. IV. Dillington, Maud. V. Beauchamp, Alice. VI. Beauchamp, Humfrey, fl. 1393- 1404. VII. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. VIII. Juell, Alexander. IX. Pylamor, Richard. X. Parkhouse, Thomas. XI. Babecok, Robert.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Deeds-- England--Loxbeare. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Loxbeare (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9297
Deeds 37
Quitclaim, 1429, September 28. 8 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 21 x 41 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Alexander Juyl of Waysshefeld (Devon) to Thomas Werthe, esquire, of his right in all the messuages, etc., in Wayschfeld which ought to descend to him from Cecilia Baker his mother, and confirmation by him to the same of two charters, viz: (1) Inspeximus by Henry Abbe, lord of Wasfeld, ca. 1290, see Deeds 10 of a charter of William le Abbe, his grandfather, to Robert, son of Robert de Wasfelde ca. 1270, see Deeds 8 ; (2) Grant 1429, May 8 by Cecilia Baker of Wayschfeld, widow, to Thomas Werthe, esquire, of her messuages, etc., in Wayschfeld. Given at Wayschfeld on Sunday next before the feast of Pentecost, 7 Henry VI. Quitclaim 1429, Sept 28 given at Colmpton, Wednesday next before the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 8 Henry VI. Witnesses to charter 2: John Bernevile, Robert Gervais, rector of Wayschfeld, Ralph Govayre, John Mogrygg, William Derte. Witnesses to quitclaim: Ralph Payn, John Brygonn the Younger, writer hereof, Robert Conte the Elder, John Juyl the Elder, William Juyl his brother, John Derte. With 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a falcon; with the legend: S. IOHANNIS IUILL.
NAMES: I. Juell, Alexander. II. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. III. Baker, Cecilia. IV. Abbot, Henry, lord of Washfield, fl. 1290-1294. V. De Washfield, Robert. VI. Berneville, John. VII. Gervaise, Robert. VIII. Govayre, Ralph. IX. Moggridge, John. X. Derte, William. XI. Payn, Ralph. XII. Brygonn, John, jr. XIII. Conte, Robert, sr. XIV. Juell, John, the Elder. XV. Juell, William. XVI. Hert, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Compton (Devon, England).
HOLLIS number: -BBN9344
Deeds 38
Grant, 1438, April 8. 16 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 11.5 x 21 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by Robert Dilyngton to Thomas Worthe, esquire, his kinsman, of all his messuages, etc., in Wasshefeld (Devon) and the advowson of the church of Wasshefeld, viz: all those messuages, etc., which Simon Bernevile, Alexander Juyl, Alexander Mogerigge, and Thomas Foleford lately held of him. Given on Friday in Easter week, 16 Henry VI.
WITNESSES: John Avenelle, Simon Bernevile, John Bernevile, William Torr, Ralph Hodishele. With 1 seal (1.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing an initial.
NAMES: I. Dillington, Robert II. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. III. Avenel, John. IV. Berneville, Simon. V. Juell, Alexander. VI. Moggridge, Alexander. VII. Fulford, Thomas. VIII. Berneville, John. IX. Torr, William. X. Hodishele, Ralph.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (England) 2. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. England--Washfield--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9356
Deeds 39
Surrender, 1438, April9. 16 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 8 x 22 cm.
SUMMARY: Surrender by Simon Bernevile of Wasshfeld (Devon) of all his estate in the messuages, etc., in Wasshefeld which Thomas Worthe has of the gift of Robert Dilyngton and which Simon holds for life of the demise of Richard Dilyngton and Maud his wife. Given on Saturday in Easter week, 16 Henry VI. With 1 seal of red wax, pendant on a tag, defaced.
NAMES: I. Berneville, Simon. II. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. III. Dillington, Robert. IV. Dillington, Richard. V. Dillington, Maude.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9363
Deeds 40
Quitclaim, 1439, June 22. 17 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 9.5 x 27.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Thomas, son and heir of Richard Dilyngton, and Maud his wife to Thomas Worthe of Worthe (Devon) of all his right and claim in the lands, etc., and advowson of Wasshefeld (Devon) which Thomas Beauchamp, knight, and Robert Sprete, clerk, lately granted to Robert Dilyngton, the grantor's brother, and which Thomas Worthe had of the gift and feoffment of the said Robert. Given at Taunton (Somers.) on Monday before Midsummer day, 17 Henry VI.
WITNESSES: Alexander Hody, Alexander Lynde, John Buller, William Prynce, John Bernevyle, William Torre. With 1 seal (1 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a rooster.
NAMES: I. Dillington, Thomas. II. Dillington, Richard. III. Dillington, Maud. IV. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. V. Beauchamp, Thomas, Sir. VI. Sprete, Robert. VII. Hody, Alexander. VIII. Lynde, Alexander. IX. Buller, John. X. Prince, William. XI. Berneville, John. XII. Torr, William.
SUBJECTS: 1. Benefices, Eccelsiastical (Canon Law)--England--Devon. 2. Washfield Church (England) 3. Deeds--England-- Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Taunton (Somerset, England).
HOLLIS number: -BBN9378
Deeds 41
Acquittance, 1439, June 22. 17 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 7 x 25 cm.
SUMMARY: Acquittance by Robert Dilyngton to Thomas Worthe, esquire, for 20 in fullpayment of 30 8s. 10d. for all his lands, etc., of Wasshfeld (Devon) which Thomas lately had of his gift and feoffment. Given on Monday next before the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 17 Henry VI. With 1 seal (1.2 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a rooster.
NAMES: I. Dillington, Robert. II. Worth, Thomas, the Elder.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APU5067
Deeds 42
Lease, 1459, September 29. 38 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 19 x 27.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Lease for 80 years from the date hereof by Thomas Werthe the Elder, esquire, to John Bernevyle, his cousin consanguineus of all his share in a hall, a kitchen, a barn, a garden, a close called le Beare and a close called Barlyparke in Waysshefeld (Devon), together with his share of a meadow called Brodemede, and of a meadow called Townemede, and of a wood called Waysshefeld Wode, all of which the said John holds of the lessor. Given on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 38 Henry VI.
WITNESSES: John Hawke, Humphrey Fulford, Alexander Gylle. Indenture, with 1 seal (2.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms with a device: a double- headed eagle; with the legend: SIGILLUM THOME WERTHE.
NAMES: I. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. II. Berneville, John. III. Hawke, John. IV. Fulford, Humphrey. V. Juell, Alexander.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9394
Deeds 43
Quitclaim, 1465, Jan. 28. 1 item : parchment ; 13 x 26 cm.
SUMMARY: Quitclaim by John Bernevile of Wasshefeld (Devon), son and heir of Simon Bernevile, and Moriel his wife, daughter and one of the heirs of Hugh Beauchamp, and sister of Humfrey Beauchamp, to Thomas Worthe, son and heir of Thomas Worthe, son and heir of Margery Worthe, daughter and the other heir of the said Hugh and sister of the aforewritten Humfrey, of all his right and claim in the messuages, etc., in Wasshfeld, otherwise Wasfeld, and the advowson of the church there in which Thomas Worthe the father was formerly seised and Thomas the son is now seised. Given at Worthe (Devon) on Tuesday next after the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 5 Edward IV.
WITNESSES: Thomas Calwodely, John Beer of Housham, John Hawkene, Thomas Radeford, John Notte the Elder. With 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing the initial "I".
NAMES: I. Berneville, John. II. Berneville, Simon. III. Berneville, Muriel. IV. Beauchamp, Hugh, lord of Washfield, fl. 1362-1393. V. Worth, Thomas, the Younger. VI. Worth, Thomas, the Elder. VII. Worth, Margery. VIII. Beauchamp, Humfrey, fl. 1393-1404. IX. Calverleigh, Thomas. X. Beer, John. XI. Hawken, John. XII. Radford, Thomas. XIII. Notte, John, the Elder.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (England) 2. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9416
Deeds 44
Grant, 1487, April. 2 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 8.5 x 31.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by John Hawkyn to Robert Hart, Richard Weysey, and John Hawkyn, the grantor's brother, of the lands, etc., in Waysfelde (Devon) which descended to him after the death of Joan his mother, daughter and heir of Alexander Juyll. Given on April 1, 2 Henry VII.
WITNESSES: Humfrey Calwodely, Richard Bleuett, John Cruys of Morchard. With 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device.
NAMES: I. Hawkin, John. II. Hart, Robert. III. Weysey, Richard. IV. Hawkin, John. V. Hawkin, Joan. VI. Juell, Alexander. VII. Calverleigh, Humfrey. VIII. Bluett, Richard. IX. Cruwys, John, fl. 1485-1555.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Cruwys Morchard (England).
HOLLIS number: -BBN9523
Deeds 45
Declaration, 1487, April 4. 2 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 23 cm.
SUMMARY: Declaration by John Hawkyn of Waishfeld (Devon), franklin, that in the grant which he made 1 April last of all his lands in Wayshfeld to Robert Hart, Richard Weysey, and John Hawkyn his brother his intention is that they shall suffer him to enjoy the lands, etc., during his life; and after his death, they shall make an estate of all the lands, etc., to John his son and heir and to the heirs of his body, with remainder to the right heirs of the grantor. Done at Wayshfeld on 4 April, 2 "Harry the VIIth." With 1 seal (1.3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device (defaced) see similar seal on Deeds 44.
NAMES: I. Hawkin, John. II. Hart, Robert. III. Weysey, Richard. IV. Hawkin, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9671
Deeds 46
Demise, 1498, May 6. 13 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 12 x 32.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Demise by Robert Harte, Richard Weysey, and John Hawkyn to John Hawkyn, son and heir of John Hawkyn, late of Wayshfeld (Devon), deceased, of all the lands, etc., which they lately had of the gift of the late John Hawkyn in Wayshfeld, to hold to him and the heirs of the said late John Hawkyn, and appointment by them of William Snow, clerk, rector of Kydysford and William Gebyns as their attorneys to deliver seisin.
WITNESSES: William Courteney, knight, son and heir of Edward Courteney, knight, earl of Devon, Peter Courteney and Humfrey Calwodeley, esquires. With 3 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1.5 cm.) bearing a device, effaced, labeled "Hart"; (2) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device, effaced, labeled "Weysey", with rush-band tied around tag; (3) (1.3 cm.) bearing a device: a hawk with outstretched wings, labeled "Hawkyn."
NAMES: I. Hart, Robert. II. Weysey, Richard. III. Hawkin, John. IV. Snow, William. V. Gibbins, William. VI. Courtenay, Peter. VII. Calverleigh, Humfrey. VIII. Devon, Edward Courtenay, Earl of, d. 1511. IX. Devon, William Courtenay, Earl of, ca. 1475-1511.
SUBJECTS: 1. Kydysferd Church? (Devon, England) 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Washfield. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APU5105
Deeds 47
Agreement, 1499, October 14. 15 Henry VII. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Agreement between Thomas Worthe, esquire, of the one part and John Mildon, clerk, and John Rayne of the other part, witnessing that whereas Thomas by his charter dated at Worthe (Devon) 11 Oct., 15 Henry VII, granted to John Mildon and John Rayne the next presentation to the rectory of Wasshfeld (Devon) after the death or resignation of Sir Laurence London, the present incumbent, nevertheless John Mildon and John Rayne grant that if Thomas Worthe successfully present John Torney to the said rectory, or if the latter die before a vacancy, that charter shall be void. Given at Worthe, 14 Oct., 15 Henry VII. Indenture, with 2 seals of red wax, pendant on a single tag: (1) (1 cm.) bearing an initial "W" possibly seal of Thomas Worth ; (2) (1.1 cm.) bearing a device: a double-headed eagle.
NAMES: I. Worth, Thomas the Younger. II. Mildon, John. III. Rayne, John. IV. London, Laurence, Sir. V. Torney, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (England) 2. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)-- England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7.Worth (Devon, England).
HOLLIS number: -APU5132
Deeds 48
Grant, 1514, December 31. 6 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 14.5 x 25.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Grant by John Hawkyn to William Newham, Robert Catford, and Simon Vayse of all his lands, etc., in Waysshfeld (Devon) and appointment by him of Thomas Turner and Robert Jenyn as his attornies to deliver seisin. Given 31 December, 6 Henry VIII. With a declaration English, undated of the same John Hawkyn of the intent of the above grant, namely that his feoffees should be seised to his use during his life and after his death should secure 8s. 4d. a year to Pernell, the wife of Thomas Hawkyn his son and heir, with remainders to the heirs of Thomas and Pernell, and to the grantor's right heirs. Witnesses to grant: Humfrey Calwodeley, Richard Bluet, John Cruys of Morchard. Indenture, with 1 seal of red wax, pendant on a tag, broken. Ref.: Margaret C.S. Cruwys, "A Cruwys Morchard Notebook, 1066- 1874," (London and Exeter, 1939)
NAMES: I. Hawkin, John. II. Newham, William. III. Catford, Robert. IV. Vayse, Simon. V. Turner, Thomas. VI. Jenyn, Robert. VII. Hawkin, Pernell. VIII. Hawkin, Thomas. IX. Calverleigh, Humfrey. X. Bluett, Richard. XI. Cruwys, John, fl. 1485-1555.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Cruwys Morchard (England).
HOLLIS number: -BBN9696
Deeds 49
Sale, 1544, September 22. 36 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 12 x 30 cm.
SUMMARY: Sale (for 22) by Philip Hantere to Simon Worth, esq. of his tenement of Broke in the parish of Washffyld (Devon); and appointment by the former of William Toker and John Duder as his attorneys to deliver seisin. Given on 22 September, 36 Henry VIII. With endorsement of delivery of seisin on 27 September 36 Henry VIII. With 1 seal (2.4 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms, with a device; with the legend: HANTEREL seal of Philip Hanter.
NAMES: I. Hanter, Philip. II. Worth, Simon. III. Toker, William. IV. Duder, John.
SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -APU5147
Deeds 50
Recovery in Worth vs. Hawke, 1545, November 26. 37 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 21 x 45.5 cm.
SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of a recovery suffered in Michaelmas term between Simon Worthe, esquire, by Thomas Hacche his attorney, petitioner, and Philip Hawke, concerning land, etc., in Broke and Washefeld (Devon). Upper-left corner of document left blank, with small "h" inscribed, for larger initial or illumination, though never executed. Witnesses (Vouchee): Henry Selyborn. With 1 seal (approx. 9 cm.) of brown wax, double-sided, pendant on a tag. Portion of seal of the Court of Common Pleas.
NAMES: I. Worth, Simon II. Hatch, Thomas. III. Hawk, Philip. IV. Selyborn, Henry.
SUBJECTS: 1. Worth family. 2. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 3. Deeds--England-- Devon. 4. Deeds--England--Washfield. 5. Deeds--England--Broke? 6. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Broke? (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.
HOLLIS number: -BBN9709