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Deeds 51

Fine in Worth vs. More, 1547, April 24. 1 Edward VI. 1 item : parchment ; 16 x 32 cm.

SUMMARY: Fine levied in court of Common Pleas in the quinzaine of Easter, 1 Edward VI, between Simon Worth, esquire, querent, and Hugh More, gentleman, deforciant, concerning a messuage, etc., in Waysshefyld (Devon) and Scrapynhalsse, now in the tenure of John Bydgod and Margaret his wife, Anthony Bydgod and Joan his wife, Nicholas Colyford and Joan his wife, and William Colyford, after whose deaths the premises will revert to Simon.

NAMES: I. Worth, Simon. II. More, Hugh. III. Bidgood, John. IV. Bidgood, Margaret. V. Bidgood, Anthony. VI. Bidgood, Joan. VII. Colyford, Nicholas. VIII. Colyford, Joan. IX. Colyford, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds-- England--Washfield 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5172

Deeds 52

Fine in Worth vs. Hawke and Burges, 1557, June 14. 3 & 4 Philip & Mary. 2 items : parchment ; 12 x 40 cm.

SUMMARY: Two fines levied in the Court of Common Pleas on the morrow of the Holy Trinity between Simon Worth, querent, and Nicholas Hawke, Edmund Hawke, Martin Burges and Katherine his wife, deforciants, concerning a messuage, etc., in Wayshfeld otherwise Wechfeld (Devon).

NAMES: I. Worth, Simon. II. Hawke, Nicholas. III. Hawke, Edmund. IV. Burges, Martin. V. Burges, Katherine.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Deeds-- England--Devon. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5189

Deeds 53

Acquittances, 1581 Jan. 12 - 1583 Nov. 26. 23-25 Elizabeth I. 3 sheets : paper ; various sizes.

SUMMARY: Three Acquittances dated 12 January 23 Elizabeth 1581 , 18 January 23 Elizabeth 1581 , and 26 November 25 Elizabeth 1583 by John Leache, clerk, rector of Wasshefeld (Devon) to Henry Worth, esquire, for all debts, etc., collected or received by him as for tithes, etc., of the rectory of Wasshefelde. With 2 stamps with signatures above.

NAMES: I. Leache, John. II. Worth Henry d. 1606.

SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (England) 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds-- England--Washfield. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5201

Deeds 54

Fine in Dyer and Kempe vs. Northcote, 1575, April 7. 17 Elizabeth I. 2 items : parchment ; 9.5 x 42 cm.

SUMMARY: Two fines levied in the court of Common Pleas in the quinzaine of Easter between Stephen Dyer and Robert Kempe, querents, and Hugh Northecote, gentleman, and Joan his wife, deforciants, concerning 1 acre, 1 rood of meadow, and 7 acres of wood in Wasshefilde otherwise Wasshevill (Devon).

NAMES: I. Dyer, Stephen. II. Kempe, Robert. III. Northecote, Hugh. IV. Northecote, Joan.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds-- England--Washfield. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5218

Deeds 55

Grant, 1610, September 11. 7 James I. 1 item : parchment ; 19.5 x 33 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Henry Worthe, esq., of Worthe in the parish of Washefilde (Devon) to Nicholas Frie, esq., of Yartie in the parish of Memburie (Devon) of the right of next presentation to the rectory of Washefilde, so that he present Edward Surridge, clerk, thereto upon the decease of John Leache the present rector. Given 11 September, 7 James I Signed: Henry Worth. With tag for seal (missing)

NAMES: I. Worth, Henry fl. 1610-1662. II. Fry, Nicholas. III. Surridge, Edward. IV. Leach, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Washfield Church (England) 2. Benefices, Eccelsiastical (Canon Law)-- England--Devon--Washfield. 3. Deeds-- England--Devon. 4. Deeds--England-- Washfield. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Worth (Devon, England) 8. Membury (England) 9. Yarty (England).

HOLLIS number: -APU5231

Deeds 56

Agreement, 1623, March 19. 19 James I. 1 item : parchment ; 17 x 30 cm.

SUMMARY: Agreement between Arthur Harris, esq., of Hayne (Devon) and Henry Worth, esq., of Worth (Devon) concerning the advowson of the rectory of Washfeild (Devon), whereby Henry Worth is to have the next presentation, then Arthur Harris one, and the then Henry Worth two "gifts" immediately following each other. Indenture, with tag for seal (missing).

NAMES: I. Harris, Arthur. II. Worth, Henry, fl. 1610-1662.

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. Hayne (Devon, England) 8. Worth (Devon, England).

HOLLIS number: -APU5253

Deeds 57

Agreement, 1637, Apr 6. 13 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 25 x 32 cm.

SUMMARY: Agreement between Henry Worthe, esq., of Worthe (Devon) and John Harris, esq., of Hayne (Devon) concerning the advowson of the rectory of Washfield (Devon). Endorsed with note of delivery. Signed: John Harris. Endorsed (signatures): John Hencourt, George Parsons, Roger Austyn. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a pelican in her piety; with the legend: AL ---- OLA VNA VOLTA.

NAMES: I. Worth, Henry, fl. 1610-1662. II. Harris, John. III. Hencourt, John. IV. Parsons, George. V. Austin, Roger.

HOLLIS number: -APU5260

Deeds 58

Fine in Worth vs. Togood, 1662, May 9-26. 14 Charles II. 2 items : parchment ; 12.5 x 42 cm.

SUMMARY: Two fines levied in the Court of Common Pleas on the Ascension of the Lord and recorded on the morrow of the Holy Trinity, 14 Charles II, between Henry Worth, esquire, querent, and John Togood and Mary his wife, deforciants, concerning 30 acres of land, etc., in Heddon (Devon) and Waishfeild (Devon). Indentures.

NAMES: I. Worth, Henry, fl. 1610-1662. II. Togood, John. III. Togood, Mary.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds-- England--Washfield. 4. Deeds--England-- Heddon. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Heddon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5283

Deeds 59

Fine in Bampfield vs. Worth, 1688, June 17. 4 James II. 2 items : parchment ; 12.5 x 41.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Two fines levied in the Court of Common Pleas on the Octave of the Holy Trinity, 4 James II, between Bampfeild Rodde, esquire, querent, and John Worth, esquire, deforciant, concerning 30 acres of land etc. in Harpridge Parke, Pitt Parke, Broad Parke, Hoar Hanger, Three Acre Meadow, Moore Meadow, Round Meadow, Five Acre Meadow and le Warren in Washfeild parish, in the county of Devon. Indentures.

NAMES: I. Rodde, Bampfeild. II. Worth, John.

HOLLIS number: -APU5299

Deeds 60

Grant, ca. 1280. Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 18 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Robert Beleboche to John de Leghe of a moiety of all his land of la Forda in the manor of la Hedirlond and a moiety of the land called Vynnislond in the said manor, in free marriage with Alice his daughter, at a yearly rent of 18d.

WITNESSES: Sir Roger, son of Pagan, Ralph de Champeaus, Richard de Inewardislegh, Adam de Legh, Thomas de Acastre, John de Berdemede, Richard de Selewille. Seal and tag missing. Originally bore legend: S. ROBTI BELEBO...

NAMES: I. Pagan, Roger, Sir. II. De Champeaus, Ralph. III. De Inwardleigh, Richard. IV. De Legh, Adam. V. De Acastre, Thomas. VI. De Berdemede, John. VII. De Selewille, Richard. VIII. Beleboche, Robert. IX. Beleboche, Alice. X. De Legh, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Heathlands. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Heathlands (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5494

Deeds 61

Quitclaim 1294, November 12. 22 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 7 x 20 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Joan de Luverlegh, widow "relicta" of Thomas the Carpenter, to Alexander de la Wortha of all her term in Luverlegh which she had by the death of Thomas the Carpenter her late husband for a term of years as the chirograph between Thomas her husband and William de Luverlegh purports. Given at Luverlegh on Friday next after the feast of St. Martin, 22 Edward I.

WITNESSES: Ralph de Kalewodel', Richard de Inewardisl', William Avenel, Robert de Bradelegh, Richard le Palmere, William Abbe, clerk, Nicholas Lacy. With tag for seal (missing)

NAMES: I. De Lustleigh, Joan. II. John, the carpenter. III. Worth, Alexander IV. De Lustleigh, William. V. Calverleigh, Ralph. VI. De Inwardleigh, Richard. VII. Avenel, William. VIII. De Bradley, Robert. IX. Le Palmer, Richard. X. Abbot, William, fl. 1290-1294. XI. Lacy, Nicholas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Lustleigh. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Lustleigh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5515

Deeds 62

Lease, 1544, October 2. 36 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 17 x 30.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Lease by Anne Delahay, widow of Henry Delahay, gentleman, to Thomas Roydon, esquire, Margaret his wife, and William Roydon, gentleman, son to the said Thomas and Margaret, of a parcel of woodland and pasture called the Grete Gosse, containing 15 acres and bounded by the parkpale of Merewothe and lands called Hamtons, the Bromes, and Netylstedlondes, for a term of 84 years at a yearly rent of 4s. With 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, effaced. Two slits lacking tags and seals.

NAMES: I. Delahaye, Anne. II. Delahaye, Henry. III. Roydon, Thomas. IV. Roydon, Margaret. V. Roydon, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Mereworth. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Mereworth (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5529

Deeds 63

Inventory, 1606, August 3. 3 James I. 1 sheet : paper ; 38.5 x 15.5 cm.

SUMMARY: An "inventory indented" of the goods and chattels of Henry Worthe, esquire, who died 3 August, 1606, valued by Bernard Fry and Robert Bydgood.

NAMES: I. Worth, Henry, d. 1606. II. Fry, Bernard. III. Bidgood, Robert.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BBN9756

Deeds 64

Letter, 1800, March 26. 40 George III. 1 sheet : paper ; 18.5 x 23 cm.

SUMMARY: Letter of Charles Worth to his nephew, John Worth, esquire, of Worth House Washfield (Devon). Dated Washfield, Wednesday, 26 March 1800. Inscribed: "My poor uncles Charles's last letter." Signed: Charles Worth.

NAMES: I. Worth, Charles, d. 1800. II. Worth, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Worth House (England).

HOLLIS number: -BBN9762

Deeds 65

Presentations to the rectory of Washfield, ca. 1650. 3 items : paper ; a) 30.3 x 20 cm., b) 16 x 20 cm., c) 13.5 x 19.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Extracts from episcopal registers regarding presentations to the rectory of Washfield. Items B and C are identical. A) Entries: (1) 8 October 1460: Thomas Lawry, presented by Thomas Worth; (2) 10 May 1500: John Turney, presented by Robert Whiting, William Ayshford, John Kirkham, George Whiting, Thomas More, John Spurway, James Donham; (3) 14 October 1517: Richard Worth, clerk, presented by Anthony Worth and John Worth - Richard Stowmaster having vacated. Entries labeled "Nevill fol. 14," "Booth fol. 11," "Redmayn fol. 14," Oldene fol. 27."

SUMMARY: B & C) Entries: (1) 15 December 1547: Henry Downe, presented by Roger Bluett, knight, Richard Worth, candidate having vacated, Anthony Worth, attorney; (2) 14 January 1574: John Leach, M.A., presented by William Harris; (3) 9 September 1613: Edward Surrage, clerk, John Leach having vacated, presented by Henry Worth; (4) 2 July 1625: William Moore, clerk, presented by Thomas Moore of Knowstone, yeoman, Henry Worth approving. Register entries designated "Veysey fol. 127," "Bradbridge fol. 21," "Cotton fol. 101," "Cotton fol. 121."

NAMES: I. Downe, Henry, rector of Washfield, 1547-. II. Bluett, Roger, Sir. III. Worth, Anthony. IV. Leach, John, rector of Washfield, 1574-1613. V. Harris, William. VI. Surrage, Edward, rector of Washfield, 1613-. VII. Worth, Henry, fl. 1610-1662. VIII. Moore, William, rector of Washfield, 1625-. IX. Moore, Thomas. X. Worth, Thomas. XI. Zelath, William, rector of Washfield, 1467-. XII. Turney, John, rector of Wasfield, 1500-. XIII. Whiting, Robert. XIV. Ayshford, William. XV. Kirkham, John. XVI. Whiting, George. XVII. More, Thomas. XVIII. Spurway, John. XIX. Donham, James. XX. Worth, Richard, rector of Washfield, 1517-. Worth, John. Stowmaster, Richard, rector of Washfield, 1517-.

HOLLIS number: -BBO1062

Deeds 66

Letter, ca. 1800. 1 sheet : paper ; 23 x 18.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Letter of Stafford H. Northcote addressed to John Worth, esq., Worth, Tiverton Devon regarding stag hunting. Undated. Signed: Stafford H. Northcote. With 1 seal of red wax, en placard, bearing arms. Although Worth is located in this letter as being in Tiverton, it is actually in Washfield.

NAMES: I. Northcote, Stafford H. II. Worth, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon 2. Deeds--England--Washfield. 3. Deeds-- England--Tiverton. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Washfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Tiverton (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Worth, Washfield Parish (Devon, England).

HOLLIS number: -BBO1082

Deeds 67

Grant, 1256, November 21. 41 Henry III. 3 items : parchment ; 18.2 x 20 cm.

SUMMARY: Agreement made between Brother Thomas the abbot and the convent of Dunekewell of the one part and Richard de Lumine son of Richard Lumen' of the other part on the morrow of the feast of St. Edmund King and Martyr, 41 Henry III : that the said Richard has granted to the abbot and convent a common pasture throughout the hills of Gydesham bounds given for 30 animals and 250 sheep or without sheep for 40 animals and to their villeins of Waringest' and Rapelingeh' that they may have as many animals on the pasture as they can winter in their byres; also grant of turf and furze provided Richard and his heirs may assart and till the said mountain, leaving sufficient entry and egress to the common pasture. The monastery agrees to pay a yearly rent of 1lb. of cumin. Also two s.xviii transcriptions; See also Deeds 745-750.

WITNESSES: Geoffrey de Dunham, Wimund de Ralegh, Thomas de Telleburn, Walter Servasii, Roger de Moristun, Roger le Poer, Richard de la Ya, Roger Serlonis. Indenture, with tag for seal (missing)

NAMES: I. Thomas, abbot of Dunkeswell (England) II. De Lumine, Richard. III. De Dunham, Geoffrey. IV. De Ralegh, Wimund. V. De Telleburn, Thomas. VI. Servasii, Walter. VII. De Moristun, Roger. VIII. De la Poer, Roger. IX. De la Ya, Richard. X. Serlonis, Roger. XI. Dunkeswell Abbey (England)

SUBJECTS: 1. Dunkeswell Abbey (England) 2. Monasteries--England--Dunkeswell. 3. Deeds--England--Devon. 4. Deeds-- England--Gittisham. 5. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Gittisham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BBO1120

Deeds 70

Lease, 1533, October 8. 25 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 20 x 20 cm.

SUMMARY: Lease by Sir Thomas Nevyle, knight, to Thomas Roydon and Margaret his wife, George Roydon, gentleman, son of the said Thomas Roydon, and Katherine his wife, of a parcel of woodland and pasture called the grete gosse, containing 12 acres and bounded by the park pale, lands called Hamptons, Sir John Raynesfordes, and the Bromys for a term of 90 years at a yearly rent of 4s. Dated 8 October, 25 Henry VIII See also Deeds 62. Signed: T. Nevyle. Indenture, with 1 seal (.8 x 1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a dragon rampant.

NAMES: I. Nevile, Thomas, Sir, d. 1542. II. Roydon, Thomas. III. Roydon, Margaret. IV. Roydon, George. V. Roydon, Katherine. VI. Raynesford, John, Sir.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Mereworth. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Mereworth (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5551

Deeds 71

Quitclaim, 1294, November 12. 22 Edward I. 1 item : parchment ; 7 x 19.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Richard le Palmere to Alexander de la Wortha of 5s. yearly rent which Joan de Luverlegh, widow "relicta" of Thomas the Carpenter is wont to pay his as the chirograph between him and William de Luverlegh witnesses. Given at Luverl' on Friday next after the feast of St. Martin, 22 Edward I.

WITNESSES: Ralph de Kalewodel', William Avenel, Robert de Bradel', Nicholas Lacy, William Abbe, clerk. With 1 seal (fragment) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device; with the legend: S. THOMAS ...

NAMES: I. Le Palmer, Richard. II. De Lustleigh, Joan. III. De Lustleigh, William. IV. Calverleigh, Ralph. V. Avenel, William. VI. De Bradley, Robert. VII. Lacy, Nicholas. VIII. Abbot, William, fl. 1290-1294.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Lustleigh. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Lustleigh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5553

Deeds 72

Grant, 1532, December 8. 24 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 16 x 42.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by John Shelton, knight - in performances of certain agreements specified in a indenture between Henry Parker, knight, lord Morley, on the one part and the grantor on the other, dated 30 Nov. last - to John Shelton, esquire, son and heir apparent of the grantor, and Margaret his wife, one of the daughters of the said lord Morley, of an annuity of 10 marks, issuing from his manor of Illigh Combust (Suff.) for the term of the life of the grantor. Given on 8 December, 24 Henry VIII. Signed: John Shelton Kt. With 1 seal (1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a barrel (?)

NAMES: I. Shelton, John, Sir. II. Shelton, John. III. Shelton, Margaret. IV. Morley, Henry Parker, Baron Morley, 1476-1556.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Suffolk. 2. Deeds--England--Brent Eleigh. 3. Suffolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Brent Eleigh (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5557

Deeds 73

Quitclaim, 1533, April 10. 24 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 11 x 28.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Walter Blount, gentleman, and John Pare, chaplain, to John Blount, gentleman, of their right in a messuage and 100 acres of land, etc., in Annesley (Staffs.). Dated 10 April, 24 Henry VIII. With 2 seals of red wax, pendant on two tags with one slit:(1) (1 cm.) bearing a device: a falcon - seal of John Blount; (2) (approx. 2 cm.) bearing a device with a legend, broken.

NAMES: I. Blount, Walter. II. Pare, John. III. Blount, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England-- Staffordshire. 2. Deeds--England--Anslow. 3. Staffordshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Anslow (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APU5600

Deeds 74

Demise, 1511, July 31. 3 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 21.5 x 30 cm.

SUMMARY: Demise of Robert Woode, gentleman, of Kele (Staffs.) - in fulfillment of the intention of Richard Walley, gentleman - to Humfrey Boghey, son and heir of Robert Boghey, of a messuage, lands, and tenements in Annysley (Staffs.) of which the said Richard Walley enfeoffed Laurence Bothe, late bishop of Durham, Richard Walley, clerk, William Banastre, all now deceased, and to the grantor to the use of the said Robert Boghey and his heirs, in consideration of the labour and expense which he spent about the recovery of the manor of Dorlaston and other lands in the county of Stafford on behalf of the said Richard Walley; and quitclaim by the same to the same of his right therein. Dated 31 July, 3 Henry VIII.

WITNESSES: John Ferres, knight, Walter Griffith, knight, Thomas Rolston, esquire, Edmund Wetton, valet of the crown of the king, William Astelles. With 1 seal (1.8 cm.) of red wax, bearing arms, with legend, effaced.

NAMES: I. Woode, Robert. II. Walley, Richard. III. Boghay, Humfrey. IV. Boghay, Robert. V. Banastre, William. VI. Ferris, John, Sir. VII. Griffith, Walter, Sir. VIII. Rolston, Thomas. IX. Wetton, Edmund. X. Astelles, William. XI. Booth, Laurence, Bishop of Durham, d. 1480.

SUBJECTS: 1. Church of England. Diocese of Durham--Bishop (d. 1480 : Laurence Booth) 2. Church of England. Diocese of York-- Archbishop (d. 1480 : Laurence Booth) 3. Deeds--England--Staffordshire. 4. Deeds--England--Anslow. 5. Deeds-- England--Darlaston. 6. Staffordshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Darlaston (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Anslow (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Keele (Staffordshire, England).

HOLLIS number: -APU5679

Deeds 75

Bargain and Sale, 1510, August 20. 2 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 17 x 32 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Thomas Whalley, esq., of Skreveton (Notts.) to John Blount, gent., of Burton upon Trent (Staffs.) for 40 marks of a messuage and 100 acres of land, etc., in Annesley (Staffs.) and all other lands which the said Thomas has in Annesley aforesaid; with covenants to suffer a fine, etc., and to deliver up evidences, etc. Signed: Thomas Whalley. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.4 x 1.7 cm) of red wax, triangular, bearing a device: a falcon.

NAMES: I. Whalley, Thomas. II. Blount, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England-- Staffordshire. 2. Deeds--England--Anslow. 3. Staffordshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Anslow (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Burton- on-Trent (Staffordshire, England) 6. Screveton (Nottinghamshire, England).

HOLLIS number: -APV0179

Deeds 76

Quitclaim, 1524, September 1. 16 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 14 x 42.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by John Marsham, citizen and alderman of Norwich, to William Claxton, gentleman, and Francis Throckmorton of his right in a tenement and lands called Fulchers in Cokeley (Suff.), and in a tenement called Pynchons and two pieces of land to the south and north of the said tenement, and in a piece of land abutting upon Eastongrove, the west part of which lies next to Franchesmere which divides Huntyngffeld and Cokeley, all which tenements, etc., the said John Marsham lately had jointly with the said William Claxton and Francis Throckmorton of the feoffment of William Jenney, esquire, eldest son of Edmund Jenney, knight, William Playter, esquire, Thomas Gavell and William Cook, of Bynsted, by charter dated at Chedeston (Suff.), 20 Nov. 3 Henry VIII. Given at Chedeston on 1 September, 16 Henry VIII. Signed: by me John Marsham. With 1 seal (1.3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device.

NAMES: I. Marsham, John. II. Claxton, William. III. Throckmorton, Francis. IV. Jenney, William. V. Jenney, Edmund, Sir. VI. Playter, William. VII. Gavell, Thomas. VIII. Cook, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Suffolk. 2. Deeds--England--Cookley. 3. Suffolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Cookely (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Chediston (England) 6. Norwich (England) 7. Huntingfield (England) 8. Binsted (Sussex or Hampshire, England).

HOLLIS number: -APV0209

Deeds 77

Agreement, 1628, April 10. 4 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 17 x 29.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Agreement between George Izacke the Elder, gentleman, of Otterie St. Marie (Devon), Nicholas Blampyn, yeoman, of Giddesham (Devon), and Joan Couch, widow, of Honiton (Devon) that a fine levied in Michaelmas term last past by James Knapman, gentleman, to the said George Izacke of 5 messuages, etc., in Giddesham and Honiton was levied by the direction of the said Nicholas Blampyn and Joan Couch in trust for the confirmation of their estate of inheritance, the lands in Giddesham being to the use of Nicholas Blampyn, and those in Honiton to the use of Joan Couch. Dated 10 April, 4 Charles I. Signed: George Izacke. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, effaced.

NAMES: I. Isacke, George. II. Blamphin, Nicholas. III. Couch, Joan. IV. Knapman, James.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Gittisham. 3. Deeds-- England--Honiton. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Gittisham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Honiton (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Ottery St. Mary (England).

HOLLIS number: -APV0233

Deeds 78

Rent receipts, 1690-1700. 1-11 William and Mary. 1 sheet : paper ; 17 x 21.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Two receipts for head rent paid by Henry Henley, esquire, for Waringstone and Raplinghayes to Thomas Put. Signed by Thomas Put. , Jos. Mic. .

NAMES: I. Henley, Henry. II. Put. , Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England. 2. Waringstone ? (England) 3. Raplinghayes ? (England).

HOLLIS number: -APV0259

Deeds 79

Grant, 1537, May 8. 29 Henry VIII. 2 items : parchment ; (1) 14 x 35 cm.(2) 4.2 x 5.6 cm.

SUMMARY: (1) Grant by Robert Manton of Yalding (Kent) to John Godyng of le Hale in the parish of Estpekham (Kent) of a messuage and 2 gardens in Estpekham, the said messuage and garden called Feppes, bounded by Halestrete and land of Thomas Roydon, esquire, late of Thomas Messanger's, the other garden by the same sheet and land and by land of the heirs of Thomas Boltt, and land of the heirs of John Pympp, esquire. Consideration 3 6s. 8d. Given at Estpekham, 8 May, 29 Henry VIII.(2) English abbreviation of same document, bearing a seal of red shellac en placard, bearing a device: a bird; with the initials: L.B.L. With 1 seal (1.2 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device, effaced. See also document 2 in notes.

NAMES: I. Manton, Rober. II. Goding, John. III. Roydon, Thomas. IV. Messanger, Thomas. V. Pympp, John. VI. Bolt, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Peckham, East. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Peckham, East (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Yalding (Kent, England).

HOLLIS number: -APV0581

Deeds 80

Quitclaim, 1527. 19 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 15.5 x 30.8 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by William Heyward the Elder of Danburye (Essex) to John Springfilde of Chelmisforde (Essex), Richard Humfreye, John Walynger, Thomas Marion, and John Cols of all his right and claim in the messuage called le Blewebore in Chelmisford, lying between the tenements of Robert Barton, chaplain, and le Almishouse and abutting upon a garden late of Richard Joseph, now of William Aylnoth, and the highway from the market place of Chelmisford to Branketre. Given at Chelmisford on day left blank , 19 Henry VIII. With 1 seal (1.3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a stag.

NAMES: I. Heyward, William, sr. II. Springfield, John. III. Humfrey, Richard. IV. Wallinger, John. V. Marion, Thomas. VI. Cols, John. VII. Barton, Robert. VIII. Joseph, Richard. IX. Aylnoth, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Essex. 2. Deeds--England--Chelmsford. 3. Essex (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Chelmsford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Danbury (Essex, England) 6. Braintree (Essex, England).

HOLLIS number: -BEV4975

Deeds 81

Grant, 1346, May 6. 20 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 13 x 21 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by John, son of Hugh le Schepeherde, to Richard de Bilynton of Pirye (Kent) of all his lands which he has in the fee of Echeles (Kent) of the inheritance of Hugh le Schepeherde, his late father, and of a 'place' of land called Houndesscrobbe which he acquired from Henry Gilberdes in the same fee. Given at Echeles on Saturday on the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate, 20 Edward III.

WITNESSES: Richard de Shyrynton, John Holde, William Holde, Henry Emmen, Henry Jurdan. With 1 tag for a seal (missing).

NAMES: I. Le Shepherd, John. II. Le Shepherd, Hugh. III. Billington, Richard. IV. Gilbert, Henry. V. De Schyrynton, Richard. VI. Holden, John. VII. Holden, William. VIII. Emmons, Henry. IX. Jordan, Henry.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Eccles. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Eccles (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Perry Street (England).

HOLLIS number: -APV0645

Deeds 82

Grant, 1346, June 15. 20 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 8 x 23 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Richard de Bilynton of Pyrie (Kent) to John, son of Hugh le Schepeherde, of Echeles (Kent) of all the lands and goods which he had in the fee of Echeles of the gift of the said John, to hold to John and Mary his wife for their life. Given at Echeles on Thursday next after the feast of St. Barnabas, 20 Edward III.

WITNESSES: William Holdon, Henry Emmon, Henry Surdan, John Holdon, William Holdon the Younger. With 1 tag for a seal (missing)

NAMES: I. Billington, Richard. II. Le Shepherd, John. III. Le Shepherd, Hugh. IV. Le Shepherd, Mary. V. Holden, William. VI. Holden, William, the Younger. VII. Emmons, Henry. VIII. Jordan, Henry. IX. Holden, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Eccles. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Perry Street (England) 5. Eccles (Kent, England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV0676

Deeds 83

Grant, 1346, Mar. 19. 20 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 22 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by John de Berkedon, lord of Berkedon (Devon), to Roger de Porcomb' of all his messuages, etc., in Berkedon, Sperkewill (Devon), and Merton (Devon) together with the reversion of the rent and service of Blakaller. Given at Sperkewill on Monday next after the feast of St. Gregory the Pope, 20 Edward III.

WITNESSES: Henry de la Pomeray, Walter de Wodelond, Robert Wysdom, William de Kyneston, Martin de Fysacre. With 1 seal of red wax, pendant on a tag, effaced.

NAMES: I. De Barkingdon, John, lord of Barkingdon. II. De Porcombe, Roger. III. De la Pomeray, Henry. IV. De Wodelond, Walter. V. Wisdom, Robert. VI. De Kinaston, William. VII. De Fisaker, Martin.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon 2. Deeds--England--Barkingdon. 3. Deeds-- England--Sparkwell. 4. Deeds--England-- Merton. 5. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Barkingdon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Sparkwell (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Merton (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV0966

Deeds 84

Grant, 1371, June 27. 45 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 24.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by William de Berkedon to Sir Thomas de Charnebiry, Sir John Monk, Alexander Werth, and John Beaucomb of all his lands, etc., in Berkedon (Devon), Sparkeville (Devon), Hele (Devon) and Merton next Sprayton (Devon). Given at Berkedon on Friday next after the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 45 Edward III.

WITNESSES: Martin de Ferers, John Feres de Churcheton, John Northcoke of Nyweton, William Gylberd, Robert Scobehulle, Michael Coffyn. With 1 seal of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device (fragmentary)

NAMES: I. De Barkingdon, William. II. Charnebiry, Thomas de, Sir. III. Monk, John, Sir. IV. Worth, Alexander. V. Beaucomb, John. VI. De Ferrers, Martin. VII. De Ferrers, John. VIII. Northcote, John. IX. Gilbert, William. X. Scobehulle, Robert. XI. Coffin, Michael.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Barkingdon. 3. Deeds-- England--Sparkwell. 4. Deeds--England-- Merton. 5. Deeds--England--Hele. 6. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Barkingson (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Sparkwell (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Merton (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 10. Hele (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 11. Spreyton (England) 12. Churston Ferrers (England) 13. Newton Ferrers (England) 14. Newton Abbot (England).

HOLLIS number: -BBO8545

Deeds 85

Grant, 1358, April 24. 32 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 11 x 17 cm.

SUMMARY: Indenture of grant by Robert Bovy to Philip Cornwale of all his land in Crowdon (Devon), his croft called Salpark, and all his land in Mildon and in Horston in the manor of Timertone (Devon). Given at Timertone on Wednesday in Easterweek, 32 Edward III.

WITNESSES: Thomas Rid, Walter Henstelegh, Gerard Dounton, Thomas Manelegh, William Puk. Indenture, with 1 tag for a seal (missing)

NAMES: I. Bovy, Robert. II. Cornwall, Philip.. III. Rid, Thomas. IV. Hensley, Walter. V. Dounton, Gerard. VI. Manleigh, Thomas. VII. Puk, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Tamerton, North. 3. Deeds--England--Crowden. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Tamerton, North (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Crowden (England)- -Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV0985

Deeds 86

Bond, 1428, August 13. 6 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 11.6 x 10 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of John Copleston, esquire, to John Bluet, esquire, in the sum of 100 marks to be paid at Michaelmas next after the date hereof, unless John Bernehous abides by the decision of Nicholas Radeford (chosen on the said John Bernehous' behalf) and of John Mulys (chosen on behalf of Agnes, widow of John Bevyle of Wolfyston, esquire, concerning the title to the lands in Sparkewyll of which an assize of novel disseisin is pending between the said John Bernehous and Agnes; provided they give their decision before Epiphany next. Given on 13 August, 6 Henry VI. With 1 seal (2 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: three leaves; with a legend: illegible; with rush bands.

NAMES: I. Copleston, John. II. Bluett, John. III. Bernehouse, John. IV. Radeford, Nicholas. V. Moules, John. VI. Beville, John. VII. Beville, Agnes.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Sparkwell. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Spakwell (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Wolveston (Cornwall, England).

HOLLIS number: -BEX8592

Deeds 87

Declaration, circa 1450. 1 item : parchment ; 16 x 24.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Declaration of Richard Waylond, aged 90 years, made before the parson of Henshaw, John Carswyll and John Broklond of the same parish, that he lived in the parish of Callverle for 50 years and being desired by Master Worthe to show the truth as to whether in his time he saw Pallmers Hays pay knight's fee or knight's silver he said that he saw Jefere Parker pay it once in his time king's silver, otherwise he never heard but that Lurlegh should pay both king's fee and king's silver. With 3 seals of red wax on a single tag.

NAMES: I. Waylond, Richard. II. Carswell, John. III. Brookland, John. IV. Parker, Jeffrey.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Calverleigh. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Calverleigh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Henshaw (England).

HOLLIS number: -APV1044

Deeds 88

Bond, 1526, Apr. 25. 18 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 13 x 23.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of Christopher Aynesworth, William Holden of Lyvesey, and Laurence Aynesworth of Plesington (Lancs.), son and heir of George Aynesworth, yeomen, to Robert Leyver in the sum of 40 to be paid at Whitsuntide next to secure the performance by the said Christopher of the award of Ralph Wadyngton, Richard Haworth, William Haworth, and Myles Whalley, arbitrators chosen to decide a dispute between the said Christopher and Robert concerning the right to a "mease" and certain land and tenements in Lyvesey (Lancs.), now in the holding of John Shaghe. Given on 25 April, 18 Henry VIII. With 3 seals of red wax, pendant on 2 tags: (1) (1.4 cm.) bearing a device; (2) fragment; (3) fragment.

NAMES: I. Aynesworth, Christopher. II. Holden, William. III. Aynesworth, Laurence. IV. Aynesworth, George. V. Leaver, Robert. VI. Wadington, Ralph. VII. Haworth, Richard. VIII. Haworth, William. IX. Whalley, Myles. X. Shaghe, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Lancashire. 2. Deeds--England--Livesey. 3. Lancashire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Livesey (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Pleasington (Lancashire, England).

HOLLIS number: -APV1072

Deeds 89

Quitclaim, 1516, August 1. 8 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 17.5 x 30 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Thomas Power of Southtown, Dartmouth (Devon), mariner, to John Marished of his right in a tenement in which he dwells in Southtown, Dartmouth bounds given which tenement he lately held jointly with Alice his late wife of the gift of Richard Holond, Walter Amadas, Thomas Erle, Robert Holond, Thomas Newman, John Holond , John Hillyng, Henry Hervey, and Robert Smale. Given on 1 August, 8 Henry VIII. With 1 tag for seal (missing).

NAMES: I. Power, Thomas. II. Morished, John. III. Power, Alice. IV. Holland, Richard. V. Amadas, Walter. VI. Earle, Thomas. VII. Holland, Robert. VIII. Newman, Thomas. IX. Holland, John. X. Hilling, John. XI. Hervey, Henry. XII. Smale, Robert.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Dartmouth. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Dartmouth (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV1094

Deeds 90

Grant, 1542, July 6. 34 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 9 x 24.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by John Gay of Gulworthey (Devon) to Roger Worth of an annuity or yearly rent of 20s., issuing out of all his messuages, etc., within the parish of Parkeham (Devon) for the life of Roger, with power to distrain for nonpayment. Given on 6 July, 34 Henry VIII. With 1 seal (1.4 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms: a chevron between 3 escallops.

NAMES: I. Gay, John. II. Worth, Roger.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Parkham. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Parkham (England) 5. Galsworthy (England).

HOLLIS number: -APV1116

Deeds 91

Bond, 1543, January 7. 34 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 8 x 27 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of Anthony Pollard, esq., of Horrewode (Devon) and Ricahrd Pollard, gent., of Horrewode to John Gay of Gulworthy (Devon) in the sum of 200 to be paid at Lady Day next, unless the said Anthony and Richard perform the covenants contained in a pair of indentures made between them and John Gay on 7 January, 34 Henry VIII. Signed: Anthony Pollard, Richard Pollard. With 2 seals of red wax, pendant on a single tag: (1) (1.4 cm.) bearing a head in profile; (2) (1.3 x 1 cm.) oval, bearing a device: a galloping horse or stag; with a legend.

NAMES: I. Pollard, Anthony. II. Pollard, Richard. III. Gay, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Horwood. 3. Deeds-- England--Galsworthy. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Horwood (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Galsworthy (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV5769

Deeds 92

Covenant, 1605, March 4. 2 James I. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 30 cm.

SUMMARY: Covenant between Humfrey Southcombe, gent., of Marley, otherwise Marleigh (Devon), and John Radford the younger of Okeforde (Devon) that the said Humfrey will before Pentecost next levy a fine unto the said John Radford of the messuages, etc., called Eastapps and Okehayes, otherwise Eastapps and Okespraye, situate in Okeford aforesaid, to the sole use and behalf of the said John Radford, his heirs and assigns. Dated 4 March, 2 James I. Signed: Humfrey Southcomb. With 1 seal (1.5 x 2 cm.) oval, of red wax, pendant on a tag, effaced.

NAMES: I. Southcombe, Humfrey. II. Radford, John, the Younger.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Oakford. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Oakford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Marley (Devon, England).

HOLLIS number: -APV5788

Deeds 93

Fine in Warren vs. Warren, 1618, June 7. 16 James I. 1 item : parchment ; 13.5 x 40.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Fine levied on the Octave of the Holy Trinity between William Warren, gentleman, querent, and Thomas Warren, gentleman, and Joan his wife, deforceants, concerning 11 messuages, etc. in Hartford, Ermington, Ugborough, Abetongisford, St. Budock, Cornewood, Modbury, Forde, Darte, Lukeland, Langford, Lester, and Stone, common of pasture in Torrpeeke, Downe, Langford, Lester, Ugborough and Brent, and the advowson of a moiety of the church of Hartford.

NAMES: I. Warren, William. II. Warren, Thomas. III. Warren, Joan.

SUBJECTS: 1. Hartford Church (Devon, England) 2. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon Law)--England--Devon. 3. Deeds-- England--Devon. 4. Deeds--England-- Hartford (Devon) 5. Deeds--England-- Ermington. 6. Deeds--England--Ugborough. 7. Deeds--England--Abbot's Way? 8. Deeds- -England--St. Budeaux. 9. Deeds--England- -Cornwood. 10. Deeds--England--Modbury. 11. Deeds--England--Ford (Devon) 12. Deeds--England--Dart. 13. Deeds-- England--Ludbrook? 14. Deeds--England-- Langford. 15. Deeds--England--Lester? 16. Deeds--England--Stonehouse. 17. Deeds --England--Torr. 18. Deeds--England--Down Thomas? 19. Deeds--England--Brent, South. 20. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Other

SUBJECTS: Hartford (Devon, England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Ermington (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Ugborough (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Abbot's Way? (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. St. Budeaux (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Cornwood (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Modbury (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Ford (Devon, England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Dart (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Ludbrook? (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Langford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Lester? (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Stonehouse (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Torr (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Downe Thomas (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Brent, South (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV5818

Deeds 94

Quitclaim, 1332, May 8. 6 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 12 x 28 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Joan Mareys to Richard, son and heir of Alexander de la Worthe, of all her lands, etc., which she had of the gift of lady Emma Cyrencestrie in Bere (Devon) and Wytenech' (Devon), he paying to her 10s. a year for life at West Cornaworth (Devon) in the priory; with power to distrain for non-payment and a penalty of half a mark for every distraint. Given at Cornaworth on Friday after the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate, 6 Edward III.

WITNESSES: Thomas de Scolbahille, Robert Cruys, knights, John Nortwode, William Esrigg, John Colaton. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.6 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a lozenge within a trefoil compounded with a triangle.

NAMES: I. Maris, Joan. II. Worth, Richard, fl. 1332-48. III. Worth, Alexander. IV. Cirencester, Emma, Lady. V. Scolbahille, Thomas. VI. Cruwys, Robert Sir, fl. 1331-1362. VII. Northwood, John. VIII. Estridge, William. IX. Colaton, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Cornworthy Priory (England) 2. Monasteries--England--Cornworthy Priory. 3. Deeds--England--Devon. 4. Deeds-- England--Beer. 5. Deeds--England-- Whitchurch (Devon) 6. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Beer (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Whitchurch (Devon, England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Cornworthy (Devon, England).

HOLLIS number: -BBP5890

Deeds 95

Grant, 1571, February 15. 13 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 24 x 31 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by John Asshebye the Elder, husbandman, of Lapworthe (Warwicks.) to William Fetherston, yeoman, of Packwoode (Warwicks.), Thomas Slye, yeoman, of Lapworthe, John Gryswolde, weaver, of the same, John Wheler, wheelwright, of Kingswoode (Warwicks.), and William Laytham, husbandman, of Lapworthe of his tenement in Packwoode and two crofts adjacent, lying in breadth between the road from Packewoode to Lapworthe on the north, and land of the lord of Packwoode called Scottysland on the south, and extending in length from the road leading from Packwoode to Warwick on the east to land of William Asheby called Colehierns and land late of John Fulwood of London called Smithescroftes on the west, which he lately had of the gift of Roger Walton of Lapworth by charter dated 20 April, 37 Henry VIII; to the use of the grantor for life, with successive remainders in tail male to John Assheby the Younger, son of the grantor, Martin Asshebye, and Bartholomew Asshebye, with remainder to the right heirs of the grantor. Given on 15 February, 13 Elizabeth I. Signed: by mark of John Asshebye the Elder. With 1 seal (1.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a five- pointed star, with a sun ? in the center.

NAMES: I. Ashby, John the Elder. II. Ashby, John the Younger. III. Ashby, William. IV. Ashby, Martin. V. Ashby, Bartholomew. VI. Fetherston, William. VII. Sly, Thomas. VIII. Griswold, John. IX. Wheler, John. X. Laytham, William. XI. Fulwood, John. XII. Walton, Roger.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Warwickshire. 2. Deeds--England--Packwood. 3. Warwickshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Packwood (England) --Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Lapworth (England) 6. Kingswood (England) 7. Scottysland ? (Warwickshire, England) 8. Colehierns ? (Warwickshire, England) 9. Smithescroftes ? (Warwickshire, England) 10. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -APV5877

Deeds 96

Grant, ca. 1270. 1 item : parchment ; 15 x 15.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Richard, son of Baldwin de Treuuiados, to Roger de Sancto Constantino, clerk, of half a Cornish acre of land with all his messuages in the vil of St. Constantine (Cornwall) which formerly belonged to Nicholas the priest, a portionary in the church of St. Constantine, and which afterwards Richard had; the grantee to pay out a yearly rent of 2s. for all services save royal tallage. Undated.

WITNESSES: Sir Ralph de Arundel, Sir Richard de Halet, Sir Ralph de Treuuorval, Sir Roger le Gros, Sir William de Trelulla, Sir Peter de Trevagin, Nicholas le Bon, clerk. With 1 tag for seal (missing).

NAMES: I. De Trewalder, Richard. II. De Trewalder, Baldwin. III. De Constantine, Roge. IV. Nicholas, priest of St. Constantine (England) V. De Arundell, Ralph, Sir, Sheriff of Cornwall, fl. 1260. VI. De Halet, Richard, Sir. VII. De Treworthal, Ralph Sir. VIII. Le Gros, Roger, Sir. IX. De Trelowla, William, Sir. X. De Treveighan, Peter, Sir. XI. Le Bon, Nicholas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Constantine Church (England) 2. Cornwall (England)--Sheriff (Ralph de Arundell) 3. Deeds--England--Cornwall. 4. Deeds--England--Constantine. 5. Cornwall (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Constantine (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BBP5902

Deeds 97

Grant, 1297, August 16. 25 Edward 1. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 22 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Roger the clerk, son of master Roger de Sancto Constantino, to Henry de Pengerset of a messuage in the town burgus of Helleston (Cornwall), between the houses of Walter le Mestre and the late Thomas le Rub, together with a garden adjoining and an acre lying between the acre of the said Walter and that late of Philip Kitrel. Given at Helleston on Friday next after the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, 25 Edward I.

WITNESSES: Ralph de Rosmerin and Peter de Lesgre, then provosts of Helleston, Richard Adam, William Herbert, John Bonaventur, clerk. With 1 seal (2.1 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a full-length standing figure flanked by two birds within a quatrefoil; with a legend.

NAMES: I. De Constantine, Roger, the clerk. II. De Constantine, Roger, master. III. De Pengerset, Henry, the Elder. IV. Le Mestre, Walter. V. Le Ruf, Thomas. VI. Kitrel, Philip. VII. De Rosmerin, Ralph. VIII. De Lesgre, Peter. IX. Adam, Richard. X. Herbert, William. XI. Bonaventura, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Cornwall. 2. Deeds--England--Helston. 3. Cornwall (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Helston (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BBP6134

Deeds 98

Grant, 1322, December 11. 16 Edward II. 1 item : parchment ; 12.5 x 35 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Henry de Pengersyek to Ralph de Venello, smith, of a messuage in the town burgus of Helleston (Cornwall), situated in the street of St. Mary between the messuage of William de Pengersyek and the messuage of John Gerveis with a garden and an English acre of land in the lower enclosure of Helleston, between the acre of John de St. Nynlyna and that of the said John Gerveys, to hold of the grantor by the annual rent of 13s. 7d. for the life of the grantee, to revert at his death to the grantor and his heirs. Given at Helleston on Saturday next after the feast of St. Nicholas the Bishop, 16 Edward II.

WITNESSES: Jocelin de Godholghan, John Gerveys, then provosts of Helleston, John de St. Nynlyna, John de Mercersyduy, Peter Merchant, clerk. Indenture, with 1 tag for a seal (missing).

NAMES: I. De Pengerset Henry, the Elder. II. De Pengerset, William. III. De Venello, Ralph. IV. De Gerveys, John. V. De St. Neot, John. VI. De Godolphin, Jocelin. VII. De Mercersyduy, John VIII. Merchant, Peter.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Cornwall. 2. Deeds--England--Helston. 3. Cornwall (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Helston (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV5913

Deeds 99

Grant, 1325, March 9. 18 Edward II. 1 item : parchment ; 11.5 x 21.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Nicholas le Taverner, called de Loegans, to Henry de Pengersyek of a place in the town burgus of Helleston (Cornwall) between the place which formerly belonged to Michael le Talyur, and the tenement which formerly belonged to Godric the Inner [stagnator] together with a garden and an English acre of land between the parks of Michael Godeman and Richard Yvet. Given on Saturday next after the feast of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas, 18 Edward II.

WITNESSES: John Gerveys, John Bon, then provosts of Helleston, William de Pengersyek, John de Tregewys, Peter Merchant, clerk. With 1 tag for a seal (missing).

NAMES: I. De Leogans, Nicholas. II. De Pengerset, Henry, the Elder. III. De Pengerset, William. IV. Michael, the tailor. V. Godric, the innkeeper. VI. Godeman, Michael. VII. Yvet, Richard. VIII. Gervase, John. IX. Le Bon, John. X. de Tregowris, John. XI. Merchant, Peter.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Cornwall. 2. Deeds--England--Helston. 3. Cornwall (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Helston (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -APV5943

Deeds 100

Grant, 1327, October 21. 1 Edward III. 1 item : parchment ; 11 x 17 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by John de Trumaen to Henry de Pengersyek of 10s. yearly rent in the vils of Trewuon (Cornwall) and Chywarton (Cornwall) which he had of the gift of Peter de Antreuon. Given at Helleston on Wednesday next after the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, 1 Edward III.

WITNESSES: Jocelin de Antreuon, William de Trewranow, John de Tresewis, William de Pangersyek, John de Lannergh. With 1 tag for a seal (missing).

NAMES: I. De Tremaen, John. II. De Pengerset, Henry, the Elder. III. De Pengerset, William. IV. De Antreuon, Peter. V. De Antreuon, Jocelin. VI. De Trevarnon, William. VII. De Treswithian, John. VIII. De Lanner, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Cornwall. 2. Deeds--England--Trewoon. 3. Deeds-- England--Chywarton? 4. Cornwall (England) --Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Trewoon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges--Trewoon. 6. Chywarton? (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Trewoon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Chywarton? (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Helston (England).

HOLLIS number: -APV5960

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