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Covering Dates: 1137-1342

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GREENWELL DEEDS

THE Greenwell Deeds here calendared are part of the collection formerly belonging to the late Rev. William Greenwell of Durham. Before his time, most of them, as earlier references indicate, had been in the possession of the Spearmans of Thornley in Kelloe; while some would appear to have belonged to Canon Raine. After Dr. Greenwell's death, the collection was sold by auction at Sotheby's in London and was acquired by Mr. Parker Brewis of Newcastle upon Tyne, who generously presented to our Public Library those relating to the district. Mr. Brewis's gift was regarded by the Libraries Committee as a valuable one, and the special attention of the City Council was in due course drawn to it.
Along with the collection there came seven notebooks (marked A, B, C, D1, D2, E-F, and K-L: see note preceding Index) in which Dr. Greenwell had either merely listed or noted the charters, or, as was more frequently the case, had transcribed them in full or in part. Some deeds, however (those now marked 'M'), he had not listed or noted in any way. In his transcripts he had as a rule extended the many abbreviations of the mediaeval scribes. But of course he kept to the original tongues of the deeds; moreover, the transcripts were not arranged in any order, there was only the single copy of them, and as already said, some of the deeds had been altogether omitted. It was considered, therefore, that the utility of these charters would be greatly increased if an English calendar of them were made. The preparation of this calendar, which involved collation of the original documents with Dr. Greenwell's transcripts, and a preliminary transcription of the deeds omitted or merely listed, was entrusted to Mr. Joseph Walton, sub-librarian to the Public Library; and he, in dealing with the long sequence of documents, has shown anew his old qualities of perseverance and thoroughness. In his record of these old methods of conducting business and of arranging the transfer or inheritance of property, he has revealed some picturesque phases of mediaeval life; and the results of his labours, with the full index he has added of persons and places, should prove of much interest and help to those who study local history and customs. The documents range from about 1137 to 1823, and, as will be seen from the calendar itself and also from Dr. A. Hamilton Thompson's introduction, they contain a great deal that is of value concerning feudal relations, ecclesiastical influence, the cultivation of moor or waste, and the enclosure of land, as well as something about early mining agreements. To Dr. A. Hamilton Thompson thanks are due for this introduction as well as for his constant readiness to assist in palaeographical or historical obscurities. The Town Clerk of Newcastle upon Tyne, Mr. A. M. Oliver, has been good enough to read the proof of the earlier portion of the calendar while it was going through the press, and has kindly made a number of clarifying suggestions. The plates of seals, at the end of the volume, are from photographs by Mr. C. H. Hunter Blair, who has also prepared the keys to the plates. It was an appropriate suggestion of his that the Public Libraries Committee and the Society of Antiquaries should publish this Calendar jointly.

Catalogue Contents

Greenwell Deeds (Ref: D/Gr 1-167)

A considerable number of the interesting series of deeds, a calendar of which, arranged with patience and skill by Mr. Walton, follows, have already been used by the county historians of Durham and Northumberland, and printed by them at various times in full or in abstract. They are, as is usual in such collections, of a miscellaneous character, referring to a large number of places within the two counties and including a certain amount of documents from external sources; but they are chiefly concerned with Kelloe and its neighbourhood, and especially with the manors of Thornley in the parish of Kelloe and Morton or Murton (Morton Daudre) in that of Dalton-le-Dale. Among the memoranda deposited with the deeds is a copy (D/Gr 442) of extracts from inquisitions post mortem relating to the manor of Thornley, with a pedigree of the descent of Harpin, Lumley, and Trollope, the course of which can be followed in the series.
The deeds, ranging from the twelfth to the nineteenth century, are for the most part of the ordinary type, viz. charters of grant and confirmation, releases, covenants, records of fines, marriage settlements, etc., and exhibit few peculiarities apart from their local and topographical interest, and the help which they afford to the genealogist, particularly as regards the families of d'Audré and Harpin, and the somewhat difficult ramifications of the family which took its name from Kelloe. It will be enough here to indicate certain points of interest which seem to deserve special comment.
The collection includes a few charters of bishops of Durham, Geoffrey Rufus (D/Gr 1), Hugh Puiset (D/Gr 5-6), Philip of Poitou (D/Gr 7), and Nicholas of Farnham (D/Gr 27). There is also a transcript of bishop Hatfield's confirmation by inspeximus of Puiset's ordinance for Sherburn hospital (D/Gr 191). Charters of the prior and convent of Durham also occur. D/Gr 2 records the confirmation of a private grant by Geoffrey Rufus and the concurrent charter of confirmation by St. Cuthbert, i.e., by the prior and convent as the permanent trustees of the property of the see. D/Gr. 3 is a subsequent grant of a portion of this property by prior Lawrence and the convent about the middle of the twelfth century. The most interesting deeds, however, in which the priory had any concern are two indentures relating to coal-mining at Broom. In 1351 John Fossour, a namesake of the contemporary prior, acquired two tenements and 16 acres of land in le Brome near Aldingridge (Aldin Grange), which, as his surname (Fossator) implies, he probably intended to use for mining purposes (D/Gr 193). In February 1399, an agreement was made by the prior and convent with John Fossour and Richard Couhird, by which the two latter undertook to furnish the monastery and the prior's country seat at Bearpark for seven years with coal from their mine for the payment of 100s. a year. The prior undertook to pay the carriage of the coal, on consideration of a free gift of four hundredweight, as toll for the passage of the coal-carts through the field of Aldin Grange. On his part he agreed also to cease from working his mine between Aldin Grange and Bakstaneford (Baxterwood), while taking necessary precautions for its safety (D/Gr 269). This agreement expired in 1406, and in February 1408, a fresh indenture was made for a year between the prior and Fossour, by which it was agreed that both mines should be worked at the cost of their respective owners, with freedom to choose workmen, but with equal shares in profits and without private sale of coal. For this partnership Fossour consented to give the prior 140 chaldrons (seven tons) of coal, hewn at his own expense (D/Gr 278). Further details are wanting, but the two documents record an interesting incident in the history of coal-mining in the county, to which other documents in the series contribute.
The grant of land in the neighbourhood of Bradley, Bushblades, and Lintz, in the western part of the old parish of Chester-le-Street, to Thomas of the buttery (de Pincereria) by Hugh Puiset (D/Gr 6) contains an interesting clause, giving him leave to build a chapel, if he will (cum capella si facere voluerit). There are a few other incidental mentions of chapels and chantries. At an uncertain date Roger Burdon of Bramdon (Brandon) confirms land in Koxey, which may be Coxhoe, to a chantry at the altar of St. Mary in St. Margaret's at Durham (D/Gr 22): this is a ratification of an earlier grant in frank almoin made to Randal the priest, apparently the chaplain of the chantry, and Michael of Durham. A deed of 1352 (D/Gr 195) refers to a previous grant by which Elizabeth, the sister of John son of Henry of Kellaw, demised land and tenements in Thornley and Murton, which had belonged to her brother, to John Harpyn and his son John, on condition that they should pay £10 yearly to three priests for chantry masses in Kelloe church. This payment had fallen into arrears, and Thomas Harpyn in 1352 was apparently not in a condition to pay this charge upon his heritage. He was excused arrears, upon agreement to find five marks for a single chaplain for one year, and for six years after to pay ten marks to two, returning after that period to the original arrangement. The foundation of this chantry in 1347 is noted by Surtees, but he appears to have missed this incident, and his account of what happened in 1352 is somewhat different. D/Gr 280 concerns the chantry of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert in Durham cathedral, founded by two clerks, John Newton and John Thoralby, early in the fifteenth century. The payment of half a mark towards the stipend of the gild priest at Sedgefield, together with the delivery of ten or eleven 'good and merchauntable' ewes, without blemish, to the four masters or wardens of this parochial association, is the condition of the bond (D/Gr 310) into which Robert Elstobbe of Foxton and his brother William entered with Roger Layborn, archdeacon of Durham, who in 1503 became bishop of Carlisle. The wills of John Trollope of Thornley in 1476 (D/Gr 301), and of his son and namesake in 1522 (D/Gr 314), contain the usual provisions for masses, the elder man ordaining masses for his soul for two years in the Greyfriars at Hartlepool, where he was buried, and for a year at Kelloe. The younger was buried presumably at Kelloe, as he left a legacy to a priest to celebrate there for two years, while the Hartlepool friars were required only to celebrate a trental for him.
It is almost unnecessary to note in this context the prominent part taken by chaplains in the legal business of the families with which they were connected or whose bounty they enjoyed. Among these deeds there are several examples of feoffments made to priests for the settlement of entails: the local parish priest or a chantry chaplain was the obvious intermediary through whom the settlement could be legally ensured. The person in possession granted his property in fee simple to two or more feoffees, who re-granted it to him with the desired conditions of entail. Thus in 1352 Thomas Harpyn enfeoffed the vicars of Kelloe and Dalton-le-Dale in the manor of Thornley, which they re-granted to him and his wife Eleanor and the heirs of their body, with remainder to the right heirs of Thomas (D/Gr 197); and, after her husband's death and her second marriage to John Notyngham, Eleanor settled her property in Thornley upon her children by Thomas Harpyn, with remainder as before, by an intermediate deed of feoffment to two chaplains and a clerk (D/Gr 265-266). Again in 1377, the manors (of Murton and Thornley were entailed to the lawful heirs of Thomas Lumley and Catherine, the daughter of Thomas Harpyn, by a like process, the intermediaries once more being two chaplains (D/Gr 236, 241). Other examples will be found, e.g. D/Gr 304 and 305.
In connection with the ecclesiastical side of these records, it may be remarked that the religious house to which Juliana de Merlay gave the house and chapel of St. John the Baptist at Warenford (D/Gr 28) has been mentioned in the Northumberland County History, where the deed is printed (Vol. 1, p.249), without sufficient identification. It is there called the priory of the Holy Cross at Liége. The deed, however, states merely that it was the head house of a religious order in the diocese of Liége. As a matter of fact, it was at Clairlieu in the neighbourhood of Huy. The order of the Holy Cross, established in the Low Countries by Theobald of Celle, received papal recognition in 1211, and was one of those small orders which are frequently reckoned with friars, but may be more accurately described as congregations of canons following the Augustinian rule with a special constitution of their own (see Helyot, Histoire des Ordres Monastiques, II, 227-235). It had some vogue abroad, but never established itself in England, and possibly this was its only piece of property in the country. The friars of the Holy Cross or Crutched Friars, of whom something is heard in England, were a different order.
No doubt Juliana was admitted, in return for her benefaction, to the prayers and suffrages of the order. Of the grants of fraternity which were the reward of such benefits, D/Gr 68 is a good example. Theobald, abbot of Citeaux, at the request of the abbot of Jervaulx, admits William of Kellaw to partake in those spiritual advantages which the intercession of the order could supply. It does not appear for what reason William had deserved this, and specific reasons for such grants were not included in the common forms generally employed for the purpose. It is probable, however, that he had done some service to the abbey of Jervaulx, which was thus recognised in the general chapter of the Cistercian order.
Two ecclesiastical documents, emanating from the official of the bishop and the official of the archdeacon of Durham respectively, deal with cases of discipline in which persons connected with Kelloe were involved. One in 1357 has its origin in the attempt of certain interested persons to deprive John Fossour, whose family was a branch of the prolific house of Kellaw, of a legacy that had been bequeathed to him by Robert of Coxhide, one of his kinsmen. The parochial chaplains of the churches in the city of Durham are ordered, after due notice, to excommunicate the offenders (D/Gr 205). The second is a notice of the citation of John of Huntle, vicar of Kelloe, in 1405, to appear before the archdeacon's official in St. Nicholas' at Durham, to answer a charge of celebrating a clandestine marriage. The vicar cleared himself of the accusation and the case was dismissed (D/Gr 277).
In addition to the deeds already mentioned as containing allusions to coal-mining, the following may be noticed. There is a Norman-French deed of 1320, concerned with Axwell, which contains the unusual terms gateleue and rivage (D/Gr 133). In 1354 Alan of Walrygis grants to William of Kellaw the mineral rights of his two selions of land upon Sulbradys, presumably in the common fields of Kelloe (D/Gr 201). In 1375 Robert of Kellaw, the son of William, leases his coal-mine in three selions of land south of Withendene, probably also in the same fields (D/Gr 235). A third deed is a lease for forty-seven years by Alan Newerk, master of Sherburn hospital, to John Boterel of three tofts and crofts in Gateshead, which John is to keep in repair with liberty to dig and sink pits for coal (D/Gr 279).
Some brief attention may be paid to deeds referring to places outside the counties of Durham and Northumberland. A Yorkshire group is probably explained by the connection of the Lumleys with the North and East Ridings through their alliance with the Thwengs. In 1227 there is a transfer of land in Kilham, East Riding, from sir Marmaduke de Tweng to William, son of Robert Constable, on the marriage of the latter to sir Marmaduke's daughter Cicely (D/Gr 24). A series of deeds relates to the manor of Thornton Dale, near Pickering, which in 1270 was confirmed by royal charter, with a large amount of property in Craven belonging to the honour of Skipton, to John of Exton or Eston (Eshton), who later obtained a charter for a Friday market and two annual fairs at Thornton (D/Gr 51, 54). A few years afterwards Roger Bigod, earl of Norfolk and earl marshal, the chief lord of the fee, had licence to grant the manors of Wilton, Thornton, and Levisham to whomsoever he would (D/Gr 99). In 1305, after having granted it to sir William Ormesby, he quitclaimed the manor of Thornton to the well-known King's clerk, John of Drokenesford, afterwards bishop of Bath and Wells, who had acquired it from Ormesby (D/Gr 104-105). Another deed (D/Gr 65) refers to land in Upleatham, Marske, Guisbrough, and Handale in Cleveland, and in the vicinity of the castle of the Thwengs at Kilton.
The manor of Bradeburn in D/Gr 26 appears to be Bradbourn in the hundred of Wirksworth, Derbyshire. This manor was the subject of a final concord in 1238 between Reynald Yhelunde and Margaret his wife and Robert of Esseburn (Ashbourne). The identity of the place seems to be fixed by the exclusion of the advowson of the church from the transaction, as the only other place to which the form and the specific mention of a parish church would apply is Brabourne in Kent. The advowson of Bradbourne was alienated from the manor in 1205, when it was given to the prior and convent of Dunstable in Bedfordshire.
D/Gr 107 is a grant by a burgess of King's Lynn to the Austin friars of the town of land in Listergate, Lynn. Other Lynn deeds occur among the miscellaneous documents of the seventeenth century. Two deeds (D/Gr 309, 313), one of 1498, the other of 1521, have come from the dissolved college of St. Mary of the fields at Norwich. The first is a lease from the dean, John Neel, and the canons, of an orchard in the parish of St. George ad portas Christi, i.e. St. George Tombland, at the gates of the cathedral priory of Holy Trinity or Christchurch, two dedications which were interchangeable. The other is a quitclaim to Dr. Nicholas Carre, dean of St. Mary's, of all rights in the administration of the will of his predecessor, Dr. Thomas Hare, made by the brother of the latter.
Another release, granted by Henry Percy, earl of Northumberland, and Thomas Calvard to Aubrey Cornburgh, esq., in 1482, concerns the manors of Dagenham and Cokerel in Dagenham, Essex, with a large amount of land in Havering-atte-Bower (D/Gr 306). Cornburgh co-feoffee with the grantors by demise of sir Richard Illingworth. He is noticed in Shawcross's History of Dagenham as lord of the manor of Gooshays in Romford and as founder of a chantry in Hornchurch, but his connection with these manors seems to have escaped Essex historians, and Shawcross makes no mention of Illingworth.
Of the documents dealing with Northumberland, the most interesting is the charter of Henry III (D/Gr 37), confirming to Roger de Thierlay his market on Fridays at Netherwitton, with its notable group of witnesses. A number of deeds relate to Slaley. Two others that may be specially noticed (D/Gr 66, 230) are the extent of the demesne of Lucy, wife of Thomas of Dilston, in Hedgeley, which Thomas and his wife had acquired from sir Walter of Edlingham, and the entail of the land in Newcastle and other neighbouring townships, together with the manor of Beaufront and other lands in various places in Northumberland and Durham, which belonged to John, son of Adam de Vaux, and Mary his wife.
A large number of miscellaneous deeds and papers, with very varied contents, belong to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Some of these are casual memoranda or copies of documents which have interested the writer. Thornley and its owners are still the central subject of the collection. The petition to the Crown by John Trollope on behalf of his only surviving son, who had killed another man in a duel after a horse-race (D/Gr 399) has been noted by Surtees. A note records the death of the last of the Trollopes of Thornley in January 1683 (D/Gr 438), and in D/Gr 442, as already noted, the descent of the manor is traced, with extracts from inquisitions post mortem. Marriage settlements and wills occur in some number throughout this series, and the marriage of Gilbert the younger son of John Spearman, to Mary, the fourth daughter of Robert Bromley of Nesbit (D/Gr 449), refers to the family into whose hands the Thornley deeds ultimately came, and in whose possession they were when Surtees made use of them. More interesting than the rest of these later deeds is the lease by the famous earl of Derwentwater in 1710 of his lead and other mines, except coal-mines, at the north vein of Briggilburn in Alston Moor to his uncle, Thomas Radcliffe, and John Errington of Beaufront (D/Gr 452). The mines at Kelloe are the subject of some proposals by John Forcer in 1707 (D/Gr 450), which reminds us that there were still persons bearing the name of Fossour in whom the traditional interests of their family were still active.
The following external deeds may be noticed. There is the final concord by which in 1669 sir John Swinburne and Isabel his wife quitclaimed the manor of Burgh or Brough in Catterick, Yorkshire, to sir John Lawson for £460 (D/Gr 422). There is a group of documents from King's Lynn (D/Gr 427, 431-434). In 1680 there occurs a lease of a messuage called Fennings in Navestock, Essex, by Thomas Barrett of Blakemore and Sarah his wife to Gilbert Lacey of Romford (D/Gr 436). The deed relating to Haborbutts Close in Bongate, Westmorland (D/Gr 439), reminds us that in an earlier deed (D/Gr 239) two Westmorland manors are mentioned, in the neighbourhood of Penrith. A curious document which has found its way into this miscellany is a leave of furlough given to a Franco-Swiss captain by Prince Eugene in 1680 (D/Gr 437). There is a companion to this in the commission granted by the lord lieutenant of the East Riding in 1722 to lieutenant-colonel Ellerker Bradshaw, an officer in the Yorkshire militia (D/Gr 455).
The chief points of interest have been noted here, and for the rest the reader may be referred to the calendar. The present writer in conclusion desires to express the satisfaction which he and others must feel in noticing that the laborious work of arranging and summarising the contents of these archives has been performed by a member of the public institution in which they are preserved, with a zeal and accuracy that leave nothing to be desired.


[D 2] Latin. Undated, but between 1137 - 1140. An early deed and therefore given in full. Geoffrey by the grace of God bishop of Durham, to Roger, prior, and to the whole convent of St. Cutbert, and to all his barons and men of the whole of the Bishopric, French and English, greeting. Know that I have granted to Roger Vittulus, for his service hereditarily, for himself and heirs, the land of Clibeforde according to the right boundaries of the same vill, in wood, in plain, in pastures, in waters, and in all things all its advantages, fully, freely, quietly, saving my right to take reasonable estovers from my forest (salvo meo forestagio). And I wish and command that rightly and in peace he may hold by doing service for the sixth part of a knight's fee (pro sexta parte cujusdam militis). Farewell. These being the witnesses: Ranulf, archdeacon; Nicolas, canon; Engelarius; Robert de Friebois; Roger de Coisniers; William his son; Hosbert, sheriff; Geoffrey Escollant; Robert de Mundaville; Robert de Burville; Hugh Borel; Robert de Torp; Richard, son of Payne (Ricardo filio pagani); Robert de Rummelee; Wilfrid Fulcone of the chapel; Robert, his brother; Roger de St. Barbara; Osmund; Roger de Putot; Berta. Seal missing.


[D 3] Latin. Undated, but not later than 1139, when Roger Pauper, presumably the witness R., ceased to be chancellor of England. An early deed and therefore given in full. S[tephen], king of the English, to the bishop of Durham and to the justices and barons and all his faithful of the Bishopric of Durham, greeting. Know that I have granted to William canterario in fee and inheritance the land of Chillau and Plauswrde and Burdon, and the land and the houses in Durham of the inheritance of his wife, as G[eoffrey], bishop of Durham gave and granted them to him for his service (pro servicio suo cum uxore sua), and by his charter granted, and as the charter of St. Cudbert witnesses and corroborates the gift of the bishop. And I wish and command that freely and in peace he may hold, in wood and in plain, in the borough and beyond the borough, in meadows and pastures, in the road and paths, in every place and thing, with soc and sac [the right to hold courts and administer justice], and tol [liberty to buy and sell within the precincts of the manor] and team ['The team of the Anglo-Norman charters seems to he the right to hold a court into which foreigners, i.e. persons not resident within the jurisdiction, may be vouched', Pollock and Maitland, History of English Law], and infangtheft [the right to hang a thief caught 'hand having or back bearing'], and all other their customs and liberties, as charters testify. T[estibus] R. cancellario, W. Mart[el], R. de Ver et R. filio Ric. At Westminster. Seal missing.


[D 1] Latin. Undated, but probably between 1149 - 1153. Laurence, prior, and the chapter (capitulum) of St. Cuthbert, to all the men of St. Cuthbert of Haliwerefolc, greeting. Know that we have granted to Luke de Rana in inheritance a moiety of Burduna which William de Camera held of us. And we will and grant that he may hold the same land, freely, and quietly, and honourably-in meadows, in pastures, in waters, in mills, and in all things to the same land pertaining, by the same service that William was accustomed to do. Witnesses Gwazo and Ranulf, archdeacons; William, subdeacon de Selesbi, Norman presbyter de Alcht [?], Richard de Ketelwill; Roger de Coiner; William Friebois; Robert de capella; Alan presbyter de Walesh; Aschet de Wirecestre; Hugh Burel; William de Coiner; Roger Dreng; Oin; Richard de parco; Wimund [or Wunund]; Besing [?]; and many others, clergy and laity. Round seal in good condition (Durham Seals, 3427)


[A 65] Latin. Undated, but between 1163 - 1180. The witness, Ralph Haget, was one of bishop Puiset's sheriffs. Charter whereby Robert de Mundevilla and John his son confirm to William son of Gilbert de Ketton and heirs a toft in Wuttun with its croft, viz. primum aule, and with this toft and croft six times twenty acres (sexcies viginti) in Wutton. They grant these lands for William's homage and service, and for a palfrey of 20s. William and heirs shall hold these lands in fee and inhentance of Robert, [etc.]; redeeming free service yearly for 4s., [being quit] from all other services and customs except that William and heirs shall go between Tyne and Tees to Robert's capital pleas and go at their own expense. If beyond Tyne or Tees they shall have gone they will go at Robert's expense, like one of Robert's free men who of him holds freely. Witnesses: Radulfus Haget vicecomes, Gilebertus Haunsart, Henricus de Puteaco, Willelmus de Mundeville et Thomas filius ejus, Ricardus de Punchardun, Rogerus Burdun, Willelmus de Latun, Rogerus d'Audree, Willelmus Sanuage, Gilebertus de Micleh, Willelmus Reille, Radulfus Cuint, Rogerus pistor. Seal missing.


[D 4] Latin. Damaged and incomplete. Undated, but probably ante 1174. John, archdeacon of Durham, one of the witnesses, was living about this date (Le Neve, Fasti Ecciesiæ Anglicacæ). H[ugh] by the grace of God bishop of Durham, to the prior and chapter (capitulo) of the Church of Durham and to all his faithful both clergy and ministers, greeting. Know that I have granted to Luce de Rana et [damaged] Plaweswortha with all things to the same pertaining in wood and plain [damaged] and with all other things and customs, in fee and inheritance, paying [damaged] shillings for all customary services. And I wish and command they may honourably hold. Witnesses: Johanne archidiacono; Simone canonico Beuerl[ea] ; Gualtero cape [damaged] sexdecim vallibus; Theob[aldo] de monasterio villari; Johanne de Rana; Hel.; Guill [damaged] vicecomite; Petro de Thurp; Rad. Haget; Giffr. de Thorp; W. filio Rogeri; G [damaged] Gileberto c[amer]ario; Ric. de Parco; et m[ulti]s aliis clericis et laicis. Seal missing.


[A 1] Latin. Undated, but between 1189 - 1195. Prior Bertram, one of the witnesses, became prior of Durham in 1189, and bishop Puiset died in 1195. This deed, being an early one, has been calendared fairly fully. Dr. Hamilton Thompson supplied the translation of the two passages given in the original Latin. The letters in [ ] represent letters omitted in the original document, i.e. words contracted have been extended by the supplying of the letters omitted. Charter whereby Hugh, bishop of Durham, confirms to Thomas de Pincerneria, his servant, all the land with wood between the boundaries of Bradeleia and of Bursebrades and of Linz and the boundaries between Depedene and the road which leads from Billig to Messerode, and thence to the Pont. To have [etc.] of God and St. Cuthbert and of the bishop and successors freely with all things pertaining to this land, and with the chapel if he will build one, and with the mill which he may have within his bounds, and with quittance of pannage from his own house (et cu[m] capella si fac[er]e volu[er]it, et cu[m] molendino h[abe]ndo infra divisas suas et c[u]m adq[u]ietat[i]o[n]e pammagii de p[ro]p[r]ia domo sua);paying yearly a byzant at the shrine of St. Cuthbert at the Feast of St. Cuthbert in Easter for the oblation which they [the bishops] are accustomed to make, and another byzant, or 2 shillings, to them for all other services [etc.] And no forester shall inter-meddle with anyone within his bounds for the worthiness and reverence of St. Cuthbert and in recognition of the aforesaid offering, but he shall assart as much as he will and exact as much as he will for his own need and that of his men (n[u]ll[u]s forestari[us] int[r]omittet de aliq[u]o infra divisas suas p[ro] dignitate et reverentia S[anc]ti Cuthb[er]ti, et recognit[i]o[n]e p[re]d[ic]t[a]e obblat[i]o[n]is, sed qua[n]tu[m] volu[er]it sartabit et qua[n]tu[m] volu[er]it ad opus sui et suor[um] tensabit). Thomas and heirs may take and have fuel and timber (focalia et meirenium) for the making and repairing of houses for himself and his men. If the bishop, or his successors, impose a common aid through the Bishopric Thomas shall be quit by another byzant. Witnesses: Bertramo priore et conventu de Sco. Cuthberto, Burchardo Eboracensi thesaurario, Willo. archidiacono, Henrico de Puteaco, Jordan Esscolland, Galfrido filio Ricardi, Galfrido fil. suo, Willo. fil. Thome, Gilberto Hansardo, Roberto filio Meldredi, Roberto da Mundavill, Philippo de Colevill, Rogero Daudrei, Roberto de Lamare, Willo. de Herleseia, Ada Daldham, Gilberto camerario, Laurentio camerario, Willo. de Lummeleia, Osberto de Latona, Rogero Daplingdene, Symone Dauthorn, Rogero de Kibleswrthe, Waltero de Musters, Alano de Lond., Roberto Scotto, et aliis multis. Seal missing.


[B 37*] Latin. Undated, but between 1197 - 1208. Philip, by the grace of God bishop of Durham, to all men of his whole Bishopric, French and English, greeting. Charter whereby Philip [de Poitou] confirms to Robert de Languelee and his heirs for his homage and service in fee and inheritance 40 acres of land de vasto nostro between Ess' and Diuerness' on the east part of the road which goes to Roelee. To have and hold to Robert and heirs of the bishop and his successors freely, quietly [etc.], rendering 4 shillings yearly for all other service [etc.]. Wherefore the bishop commands that Robert and heirs may hold the aforesaid land by the aforesaid service [etc.], honourably in wood and plain, in meadows and pastures [etc.] saving in all things [the rights of] our forest, with the condition that he shall be quit of the pannage of his own swine that are of his breeding, and which he has not acquired counter to our [right of] pannage. (Salva in omnibus foresta nostra, ita quod quietus sit de pasnagio propriorum porcorum suorum de nutritura sua quos non adquisierit contra pasnagium nostrum) [The translation ante of this phrase is Dr. Hamilton Thompson's]. Witnesses: Americo archid. Dunelm; Leone de Heriz; Jordano Escolland; Rogero Daudre; Robberto filio Meldredi; Gileberto Ansard; Robberto de Amundeville; Waltero de Mostiers; Willelmo de Lomelee; Waltero Daudre; Petro Arpin; Robberto filio Thomae; Johe. de Torp; Daniele de Ess'; Hugone de Cappella; Willo. de Herlesee, et aliis multis. Seal imperfect (Durham Seals, 3117)


[A 59] Latin. Undated, but between 1198 - 1204. Charter whereby Robert de Amundevilla confirms to Richard Gernun, and heirs, for his homage and service, 64.5 acres of land in Stotfald, and a toft and croft formerly Arnold the reeve's; to hold and have in fee and inheritance of Robert and heirs to Richard and heirs. [The locale of the acres is set out; places mentioned are: Peseflat and Branteclive, Fontem Lefstain, Toftes and Softebrad, Neubigging, Pilefurlane, Nethercuol, Grenelaue, Gefreiflat, Kerlingescros, Rutemere, Thurkillismere, Milkewelle, Coteflat, Flitteker, Hinningges, Suinewelle, Cattecnol, Gefrersflat, Brademedwe]. Rendering yearly to Robert and heirs for all other services 4s. Robert and heirs guarantee. Witnesses: Heimerico archidiacono Dunelmi et Carleolensi, Leonio Heriz, vicecomite Dunelmi, Dno. Roberto filio Meldredi, Jordano Escolland, Willo. de Herleseia, Rogero Daudri, Gaifrido de Coigners, Waltero de Musters, Petro Harpin, Willo. de Latun, Willo. Gilebert, Johanne de Broc, Willo. filio Rogeri de Stodfald, Ricardo Smuddig, et multis aliis. Deed and seal are in splendid condition (Durham Seals, 69)


[A 60] Latin. Undated, but between 1198 - 1204. Charter whereby Matildis de Thorp, daughter of Godfrey de Thorp, confirms to Stephen de Ellevic, her kinsman, and to his heirs [etc.], 3 bovates of land, containing 36 acres, in the vill of Thorp, which she bought of Galfrid, her brother, with the 3rd part of the toft, once her father's, and 10 roods of meadow, of which 6 are at Hundeflat, and 3 at Riecokes, and 1 at Denemuthe, and with the 3rd part of the peat pertaining to her tenement in Thorp, for his homage and service. To hold of Matilda and heirs to Stephen and heirs [etc.]; rendering yearly a pound of cummin, doing foreign service for all other service [etc.]. Matilda, [etc.], warrant. [Matilda defines the bovates; place-names are: Cleuterdun, Laytholf, Scepedene, Childrelaue, Paddoccnol, Standendestan, Rederodes, Suprabenelandes, Subbenelandes, Crosfurlang, Crokedeflattes, Heclive, Smethecnol, Lerthulf, Scrogmerdene, Merdene, Blaikeshope]. Witnesses: Roberto fil. Meldredi, Leoneo vicecomite, Jordano Escotland, Rogero Daudri, Simone de Hauthorn, Waltero de Laton, Rogero de Thurstaneston, Roberto de Amundevill, Gilberto Hansard, Jordano de Daldene, Willo. de Kaune, Odone de Bruntoft, Thoma de Scurueton, Gilberto de Nesebite, Henrico de Hoton, Widone de Hoton, Gileberto de Holum, Johne. de Holum. [See also D/Gr 10] Deed and seal in good condition (Durham Seals, 2425)


[A 61] Latin. A deed concerning the same persons and places and of the same purport as D/Gr 9. It is not, however, a duplicate, the wording not being precisely the same, and there is an additional sentence after the warrant clause. Moreover, the names of the witnesses are different, these being: Aimerico archidiacono et Philippo de Ulecotes tunc baillivis domini regis, Roberto filio Meldredi, Roberto de Amundvill, Gileberto Hansard, Rogero de Audrie, Ranulfo de Fisseburn, Waltero de Musters, Hugone de Capella, Johanne de Thorp, Rogero de Fulthorp, Ada[m] de Lummesden, Radulfo de Rane, Radulfo fil. Walteri de Scottona, Waltero fratre suo, Odone de Bruntoft, Thoma de Schurueton, Henrico de Hotone, Widone de Hotone, Gileberto de Holum, Johanne de Holum. Same seal as D/Gr 9.


[A 30] Latin. Undated, ? late twelfth or early thirteenth century. Charter whereby John de Holum confirms to Thomas, son of Gilbert de Holum, for his homage and service and for 1 mark paid to him, John, in his great necessity a toft in the vill of Holum lying at the head of the vill (east). To have to Thomas and heirs, paying to John and heirs yearly 1/2lb. of cumin for all services. John warrants. Witnesses: Randal de Fisseburn[?], Thomas de Scurueton, Walter his son, Guy (Widon) de Hoton, Alan de Hoton, Walter his son, Gilbert de Neseb[it], William de Ellewic. Seal missing.


[A 31] Latin. Undated, ? late twelfth century. Charter whereby Gilbert de Holum confirms to William his son, for his homage and service, 29 acres [evidently more or less] of cultivated land in his demesne in Holum and Hotun, viz. in Holum at Prestun near Hertingate towards the north, an acre and 16 falls and 1.5 acres upon Kidelawe near Jeri de Holum, an acre and a rood and 2 falls at Estend de Kidelawe, 1/2 acre and 1.5 roods near Fouldensyk, 1.5 acres upon Caldrig, 3 roods and 12 falls in Stel, 2.5 acres and a rood at Cogthorne, 4 acres in Est Hauflat near Lekedene towards the north, 1/2 acre and 15 falls below Bathewardislawe towards east, 2 acres at Meredene, 1.5 acres and 1/2 rood and 4 falls between Bathewardeslawe and Carlawe, 1/2 acre below Langsther towards north, 1.5 acres in Langeland at Hallawend, an acre in the east part of Brademere, a rood and 10 falls in the crofts at Pecekerwelle near Jeri towards south, 7 acres and 1/2 rood in the fields of Hotun lying in the east part of the high way lying near the vill of Holum. In Westknoll [an] acre, with toft and croft which Adam Glede formerly held in the vill of Holum. To have [etc.], to William and heirs or assigns, of Gilbert, [etc.], in fee and in inheritance, freely [etc.], in lands [etc., etc.]; paying yearly to Gilbert and heirs a pound of pepper or 8d. for all services (tam forinseco quam intrinseco). Gilbert and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dno. Hugone de Capella; Jurdano de Daldene; Simone de Bruntoft; Ranulf. de Fisseburn; Nigello de Rungetun; Willo. de Hessewelle; Thoma de Schurueton; Widone [Guy] de Hotun; Simone de Windegate; Johe. de Holum; Stephano de Holum; Waltero de Schurueton ; Johe. de Schurueton; Radulf. de Hotun. Seal missing.


[A 32] Latin. For date see D/Gr 12. Inspeximus of Thomas de Holome confirming the grant of his father Gilbert [as in D/Gr 12]. Witnesses: Ranulpho de Fisseburne, N. de Rungeton, Johe. de Holum, Wydon de Hoton, Waltero de Shurueton, Johe. de Shurueton, Step. de Holome, Rado. de Hoton, Alan. Francosse, J. del Ker. No slit for seal.


[A 37] Latin. Undated, ? twelfth or thirteenth century. [Revised dating, c.1215 - 1240] Charter whereby Walter de Audrey confirms to Peter son of Peter Gallicus of Morton and heirs or assigns, a religious order excepted, for his homage and service, a bovate of land in the vill of Morton, and a meadow of Gormere, by the same boundaries by which he, Walter, held, viz. the bovate which Galfrid the miller, and Roger, son of William de Kokssouh, held in the vill of Morton, paying yearly to Walter and heirs 4s. for all services. He grants also to Peter [etc.], or assigns, a religious order excepted, [the right] to mill the corn from the said land, at Walter's mill at Morton without payment, and Peter [etc.], are free to go to any other mill, yet foreign service as much as pertains to this bovate is to be done. Walter and heirs warrant the bovate of land and the meadow. Witnesses: Jordan de Dalden, William de Lumel[ey], Ralph de Epplingdene, William de Hessewelle, William de Hauthorn, Geoffrey Esscouland, Jordan son of Jordan, Roger de Lumel[ey], Walter de Ludwrthe, William son of Patric de Hauthorn. [There is also a copy of D/Gr 14 written in a different hand] Seal (Durham Seals, 108)


[A 38] Latin. Undated, ? late twelfth or early thirteenth century. [Revised dating, c.1215 - 1240] Charter whereby Walter de Audre confirms to Peter son of Peter Gallicus of Morton and heirs or assigns, except a house of religion, for his homage and service, a bovate of land in Morton, viz. that bovate which Thomas de Essa and Wimarc Papedi gave to the same Peter, viz. the toft and croft which William Warin held and the 1/2 bovate which William Husband held and the 1/2 bovate which Richard the miller held and an acre which Walter the reeve held, [all] in the same vill. To have [etc.], to Peter, heirs or assigns, except a house of religion, freely [etc.], in meadows, [etc.], with all the liberties pertaining to a bovate of land in the vill of Morton, doing foreign service as much as pertains to one bovate which with other 31 bovates make a knight's fee in Morton. Peter may mill his corn growing on this ground at the mill of Morton without payment. Audre and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Galfrido filio Galfridi, Jordano de Daldena, Thoma de Essa, Galfrido de Heppedona, Radulfo de Epplingdena, Willo. de Hessewelle, Galfrido Esscouland, Willo. de Byrteleya, Jordano de Settona, Roberto de Merleya, Ada[m] de Bradeleya, Willo. de Hauthorn. Seal same as D/Gr 14.


[A 39] Latin. Undated, ? c.1200. Charter whereby Walter de Audre confirms to Thomas de Essa for his homage and service his land of the middle moor towards the south pertaining to the vill of Morton by its boundaries, viz. a rebato towards north into Batherisseburne and thus ascending Batherisseburne into Blakeburne and ascending Blakeburne to the rivulet thence to Mothelawe, from Mothelawe towards north to the road of Hesilleden and from the same road in the longitude of Syketti to the aforesaid rebatum. To have to Thomas de Essa or to whom he shall wish to assign it, except to a house of religion, freely, paying 3s. yearly to Audre. Essa will mill his corn from the said land at Audre's mill at Morton without fee. Audre and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Gaifrido fil. Galfridi, Jordano de Daldene, Willo. de Hessewell, Nigello de Rungetone, Radulfo de Applingden, Galfrido de Eppedene, Willo. de Hauthorne, Willo. Basseth, Willo. de Byrteley, Robt. de Merlay, Jordano de Seton. Seal missing.


[A 40] Latin. Undated, but later than D/Gr 16. Charter whereby Thomas de Esse confirms to William de Lumeley land in Morton [as in D/Gr 16] which he had of the gift of Walter Daudre. [Boundaries and conditions are as in D/Gr 16]. Witnesses: Galfrido fil. Galfridi, Rad. de Applingdene, Willo. de Monasteriis, Ricardo de Yelande, Thoma de Herington, Ada[m] de Bradeley, Willo. de Birteley, Galfr. Scouland, Ranulfo de Merley, Robt. de Urpath, Joh. de Bydik, Waltero de Pelow. Seal missing.


[A 45A] Latin. Undated, ? c.1200. Charter whereby Robert de Am[undev]ill confirms to William, son of Roger, the baker (pistor) and heirs, a toft and croft, in the vill of Wttun, formerly Lifard[?] son of Gren's[?], containing 1/2 acre, and 6 acres viz., in Thorningleie 2 acres, and in Witewomme 2 acres, and between Staniflat and Muleswde 2 acres, for his homage and service, rendering yearly for all services [etc.], a penny. Witnesses: Rogero Daudri, Jordano Hairun, Willo. de Latun, Petro Harpin, Waltero Daudre, Ranulfo de Hamsterleie, Johe. [?]. Seal missing, but see deed D/Gr 8. [Endorsed in another hand:] Witton Gilbert [This deed and D/Gr 4 and 19 would, in fact, seem to refer to Witton-le-Wear].


[A 45B] Latin. Undated, ? c.1200. Quitclaim by Robert de Amundevill to John de Witon and heirs, of 12d. of rent, viz. out of 4s. which William his father had paid yearly to Robert and his ancestors. Robert wishes John to pay 3s. yearly, and to be quit of the 12d. Witnesses: Willo de Latone; Petro Harpin; Ada[m] de Lumesdene, Ranulpho de Hamsterley; Petro Gernun ; Johe. de Wdigfeld. Seal in fair condition as on D/Gr 8 (Durham Seals, 69.)


[A 45C] Latin. Undated, ? c.1200. Charter whereby Robert de Amundeville confirms to Richard, son of Samson, 30 acres of land in his, Robert's, vill of Wdefeld for Richard's homage and service, viz. in ridingga of Richard 6.5 acres; in Maulia 16 acres; in the croft which belongs to the house formerly 'Willelmi de Rilli', now Richard's, 5 acres; in ridingga of Robert Rufus (Roberti ruffi) an acre and a rood; in the toft and croft of Geoffrey de Sireburn 1 acre and 1 rood. To hold [etc.], of Robert and heirs, freely [etc.] in meadows and pastures, in wood, and in mills, [etc.], and in all other easements belonging to the land, for all services paying yearly to Robert and heirs a pound of cumin. Robert and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Willo. de Herlesia, Willo. de Latun, Petro Harpin, Willo. Gileberto, Ricardo Gernun. Fragment of same seal as on D/Gr 8.


[A 21] Latin. Undated, ? c.1200. Quitclaim by Gilbert de Heseldene to his lord William de Lummele and heirs or assigns of a bovate of land with appurtenances in the vill of Heseldene, viz., that nearer to the sun of 2 bovates which formerly he held in the said vill of the same William. To have for ever. Witnesses: Geoffrey, son of Geoffrey, Walter Daudre, Jordan de Dalden, William de Hessewelle, William Basset, Ralph de Epplinden, Adam de Merle, Adam de Bradele, William de Butterle [? Butterbe], Geoffrey de Escouland, William de Hauthorne, Ranulf de Merle, Ralph de Corneford. Seal in good condition (Durham Seals, 1288)


[D 127] Latin. Part of the deed is missing. Undated, script is perhaps of twelfth century. Charter whereby Roger Burdun de Bramdone confirms his land of Koxey [? Coxhoe], which Ranulf presbyter and Michael de Durham held in pure and perpetual alms, to God and [the altar of the Blessed] Mary the Virgin in the chapel of St. Margaret in Durham for the sustenance of one chaplain ... [missing ?] and for the souls of Alan his son and of his wife Constance [and of others].


[A 41] Latin. Undated, ? c.1204. Quitclaim by Thomas de Eys to Walter Daudri, and heirs, of all right and claim he, Thomas, had in a bovate of land in the vill of Morton with 2 tofts and crofts in the same vill. Witnesses: Dno. Henrico de Hecketona tunc senescallo, dno. Galfrido fil. Galfridi, dno. N. de Rungetona, dno. Radulfo de Eplingdene. Fragment of seal.


[B 37] Latin. 29 September 1227 Anno graciae mccxxvii ad festum Sancti Michaelis. Deed indented concerning a bovate of land, and the service of 6 carucates of land in the vill of Killum, transferred by Sir Marmaduc de Tweng to William Constabularius, son of Robert Constabularius de Holdernesse, in frank marriage with his, Marmaduc's, daughter Cecilia. Witnesses: Fulcone de Oyri, Johne. de Athona, Waltero de Grendalle, Rogero Agillum, Johe. de Edlingtone, Gilberto de Athona, Symone Constabulario, Will. de Driffend, Symone de Stutevill, Thoma de Hotham, Waltero de Hotham, Will. de Burton, Waltero de Edlington, Thoma de Melsa, Roberto de Galmetun, et multis aliis. Seal nearly perfect (Durham Seals, 1708) 1230. See D/Gr 47, which should perhaps be dated c.1230.


[A 6] Latin. 1235/6. 8th year of Richard le Poor, bishop of Durham. Charter whereby Ralph de Corneford, clerk, confirms to Ralph, son of Thomas, son of Stephen de Corneford, for his homage and service and for an exchange of a bovate of land in Corneford, 3 bovates of land in Cokeshov bought of Thomas, the mason, of Cokeshov (de Thoma cimentario de Cokeshov). To have to Ralph and heirs, paying yearly 7s., and doing foreign service for all other services and demands [etc.]. Ralph, the parson, warrants the 3 bovates. Ralph, son of Thomas, warrants the one bovate. The two Ralphs affix their seals in the presence of Dominis Roberto filio Meldredi, Johanne de Rumes, Galfrido filio Galfridi, et Jordano Hayrun existentibus justiciariis apud Dunelmum anno octavo consecracionis dni. Ricardi Dunelmensis episcopi secundi. Witnesses: Walter Daudre, William de Lumely, Will. de Hessewelle, Adam de Merly, Radulf. de Amundevill, John de Coyngners, Henry de Lumely, Adam de Bradely. Seals missing.


[B 27] Latin. 3-9 February 1237/8 At Westminster in octabis Purificationis anno regni regis Henrici filii regis Johannis vicesimo secundo. Final concord made in the presence of Robert de Lexinton, William de Eboraco, and William de Coleworth, justices, and others, between (1) Reginald de Yhelunde and Margaret his wife, and (2) Robert de Esseburn, concerning the manor of Bradeburn whereby the manor and appurtenances, the advowson of the church excepted, are recognized as Robert's, in lands, rents, in services of free men [etc.]. To have to Robert and heirs, Robert paying yearly 5 marks of silver in quittance of all services. For this final agreement Robert gives to Reginald and Margaret £10 sterling.


[A 58] Latin. In duplicate. 28 September 1241. Dated apud Acland xxviii die Septembris pontificatus nostri anno primo. Deed whereby Nicholas [de Farnham], bishop of Durham, ratifies and confirms the grant which Ralph de Amundevill made dilecto filio magistro William de Kylkenny of the manor of Stotfold; to hold to the same Master ad firmam for 13 years beginning in the feast of the Blessed Martin in the 26th year of the reign of King Henry son of King John. Seal missing.


[B 58 Transcribed in A History of Northumberland, I, 249] Latin. Undated, ? ante 1249. Charter whereby Juliana de Merlay confirms to God and the Blessed Mary and St. John Baptist and to the prior [etc.], of the Holy Cross who have a chief house in Episcepatu Leodiensi [Liége] the house of Warendforthe [parish of Bamburgh] with chapel, mill, and lands [etc.], which Thomas de Warendham gave to her. To hold to the said prior [etc.], for the salvation of her soul and of those of her ancestors [etc.], and for the souls of Thomas de Warendham and Hawisia his wife [etc.]. Witnesses: Dno. Radulfo de Gaugi, dno. Rogero filio Radulfi, dno. Symone de Lukre, dno. Robto. de Clifford, dno. Willo. de Roc, dno. Robt. de Ulcestre, Henrico de Mulesfel, et Adam [sic] de Dockesford, Willo. de Aluentun, Willo. filio Berngeri, et multis aliis. Seal missing.


[A 23] Latin. Undated, ? c.1200 - 1250. Writing whereby Geoffrey Modi de Hesewelle confirms to Henry Marescall de Raington and William, his own son [Geoffrey's], and the heirs of William, a messuage and 31 [sic] acres of land in Hetton with appurtenances, viz: a messuage and 20 acres held of the house of Finkhalle, and 10 acres held of the lord of Hetton. He confirms also to the said Henry Marescall and William, son of Geoffrey, and the heirs of William, the reversion of a messuage with 30 acres of land of his inheritance in Hetton, which Matilda, widow of William Modi holds by reason of dower, viz. 1 messuage and 20 acres held of the lord of Hetton and 10 acres held of the house of Finkhalle, and which after the death of the said Matilda ought to revert to Geoffrey that they may remain to Henry and William, and the heirs of William. To have of the chief lords. Geoffrey and heirs warrant to Henry and William and the heirs of William. Witnesses: Dno. Willmo. de Kilkenni, Dno. Willmo. Basset, militibus; Johne. de Yeland, Thoma de Besco, Waltero de Ludeworth. Seal missing.


[D 7] Latin. Undated, ? c.1217 - 1226. Charter whereby William de Byrtleye confirms to Thomas de Kellawe in frank marriage with Matilda, Byrtleye's sister, the land which was Ralph de Cestria's in 'Majori Kellawe'. To have [etc.] to Kellawe and the heirs of the bodies of Kellawe and Matilda, in fee and inheritance, freely [etc.], within the vill and beyond it, in meadows [etc.], by paying yearly to Byrtleye and heirs a pound of pepper for all other service, aid [etc.], and by doing foreign service as much as pertains to a bovate of land in the same vill. Byrtleye and heirs warrant. Witnesses: A. de Yeland, senescallo Dunelmi; Wllo. Britone; Rogero de Audre; Jordano Hayrun; Roberto filio Thomae; Petro Harpin; Wllo. de Lumleya; Adam de Merleye; Roberto de Langeleye; Roberto de Cogeshale; Nicholo Monasteriis; Gvidone de Kellawe; Reginaldo clerico de Hert. [Robert Surtees, The History and Antiquities of ... Durham, I, 84, note q.] Seal (with fleur-de-lis) of Byrtleye. Defaced.


[A 42] Latin. Undated, c.1250. Charter whereby Jordan, son of Geoffrey de Morton, confirms to Roger de Waleynes, and Roger's heirs [being] issue of Margeria, sister of Jordan's father [but see deed], all his demesne meadow in Morton called Besepolerokes as it extends near the selion formerly Robert Cherle's from the east to the west heads, viz. to Sir Gilbert Haunsard's meadow called Maldesmer, in exchange for common of pasture which Roger had in the stangno [a piece or measure of land] of Jordan's mill of Morton. [The boundaries of the stangnum terrae are defined]. If Jordan shall make meadow or pasture in the said piece of land, Waleynes and heirs, or their tenants, shall have common of pasture there after the carting of the crops. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Dno. Willmo de Caune, Simone de Mora, Luca de Hortona, Petro de Sculacle, Helyseo de Aldacres, Johanne de Caune, Jordano de Elmedene, Roberto de Buggeturp. Seal missing.


[D 9] Latin. Undated, ? c.1250. Charter whereby Matilda de Kellawe formerly wife of Thomas, the clerk of Kellawe, confirms to her daughter Cristiana, wife of Robert Taburer de Neuton, a bovate of land with appurtenances in the vill of Kellawe, viz. one of those bovates once Ralph de Cestria's which 3 bovates William de Birteley her brother gave to her in frank marriage with the aforenamed Thomas, which bovate Robert son of Roger de Kellaw formerly held. To have to Cristiana and heirs or assigns, peaceably, in ingoings and outgoings, in meadows [etc.], by paying yearly a pound of cummin or 2d. for all secular service [etc.]. Matilda and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Domino Ricardo Harpin; Petro Harpin; Willelmo de Windegate; Thoma filio Thomae de Kellawe; Alex. de eadem; Galfrido Cockishowe, Johanne de Etherdacris. [See D/Gr 34, which strictly should precede this]. Seal missing.


[M 42] Latin. Undated, c.1250. Charter whereby Walran de Horton confirms to Thomas de Castre 150 acres of land in Horton, with villein tenures, villeins, their issue and their chattels, viz.: those he recovered from John Baard in the court of the King, and afterwards retained by grand assize in the same court. To have to Thomas and Isabella [? daughter of Walran] and heirs issuing of the body of Isabella, in fee and inheritance [etc.]. If Thomas die without an heir of Isabella, the land shall remain to Isabella for life, and after her death to heirs of Thomas, or to whom ever he wishes to assign it, except 10 marks (marcatas) of land. If Isabella die without an heir of Thomas, Thomas shall hold for life, and after his death 10 marks of land shall be paid to Walran and heirs, and the residue of the land shall remain to the heirs of Thomas. Walran and heirs warrant half of the land. Witnesses: Domino Rogero de la Dune, Dno. Philippo de Coneleyh, Dno. Rogero de Bacchewordh, Dno. Waltero de Camera, Dno. Willo. Heyrun tunc vicecomite Norhumbrie, Dno. Ada[m] de Gesemuhee, Dno. Rogero Maudut, Dno. Ada[m] Baret, Willo. de Kirketon tunc senescallo de Werkewordh, Johanne de Woderington, Johanne de Rydale, Ricardo de Hereford, et aliis. [Transcribed in A History of Northumberland, II, 504-5]. Seal in good condition (Durham Seals, 1381)


[D 8] Latin. Undated, ? c.1200 - 1260. Charter whereby William, son of Ralph de Cestria, confirms to Thomas de Keldelawe with Matilda, daughter of Alan de Byrtleya and William's kinswoman, in frank marriage, in exchange [for] 36 acres of land in the vill of Tribeleya, [and for] the toft and croft which Aylbrith held in the same vill of William de Byrtleya: 3 bovates of land in the vill of Keldelawe, with toft and croft and the orchard or copse (virgulto), and buildings which he had in the same vill. To have [etc.], to Thomas and the heirs he may beget of Matilda, by paying yearly to the abovesaid William de Byrtleya and heirs a pound of pepper for all other service [etc.], and by doing such foreign service as pertains to a bovate of land in this vill. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Roberto filio Thomae; Petro Harpin; Willelmo de Lummeleya; Johanne de Torp; Roberto de Cogeshalle; Willelmo de Byrtleya; Matheo de Lummeleya; Osberto de Lumleya; Stephano de Lummeleya; Radulfo de Cockyshov; Osberto de Cockyshov. [See D/Gr 32]. Seal missing.


[B 40] Latin. Undated, ? c.1250 - 1260. Charter whereby John de Yeland and Agnes his wife confirm to John de Swynborn son and heir of Agnes, and to Margaret daughter of John de Ravenesborn, junior, the moiety (medietatem) of all their capital messuage in le Overleme; and also of all lands, tenements, meadows, etc., of their lordship in the same place with all appurtenances of the lordship, except 6 acres reserved to themselves and lying at Suthcroft, Blakanflat, Ryding and Lestlanges. They also give to John and Margaret the messuage with garden in the vill of Overleme which Richard de Leme holds of them at farm. To have to John and Margaret and heirs issuing of their bodies as freely as Simon de Leme, father of Agnes, held them of the chief lords. John and Agnes warrant. Witnesses Dno. Johe. del Ylle de Wodborne, Dno. Willo. de Swinborne militibus, Nichollo de Ackedon, Willo. de Kemesey, Robto. de Osseworthe, Thoma de Wodborn, et aliis. [This deed is mentioned in John Hodgson, A History of Northumberland, Part II, Vol. I, p. 164]. Seals missing.


[D 6] Latin. 1 August 1256 Anno graciae mccl sexto die Sancti Petri ad Vincula. In the court of the lord bishop of Durham at Durham in the presence of Sirs Alan de Wausand, Marmaduke, son of Geoffrey, William de Middilton, and Alan de Kyrkeham itinerant justices and others of the lord bishop present. Quitclaim by Alexander de Kellowe, William son of Wydo, and Thomas son of Thomas of the same vill, for themselves and heirs, to Jordan de Elmedene and Deonise his wife and heirs, of a bovate of land with appurtenances in Kellowe and of a villein named Meldred and his issue. To hold and have to Jordan and wife freely [etc.], in fee and inheritance, in ways and paths [etc.] belonging to the land within the vill and beyond it, the pond of the mill excepted and excepto suthside tempore defencionis [free] from all exactions [etc.], by doing such foreign service as pertains to a bovate of land in this vill et sequelam molendini de Kellowe ad 16 vas. If Jordan and wife he disturbed by the hurtfulness of the time, or by damage to the mill, they may mill their corn elsewhere sine sicca multura and without hindrance of anyone. If Alexander, William, and Thomas, or heirs, dig for peat in Caldewelle, Jordan and wife and heirs may dig for peat here. Alexander [etc.], and heirs warrant the land and villein with his issue for ever for 11 marks paid in hand. Witnesses: Dominis Willelmo de Monasteriis, Ranulfo de Fisseburne, Gilberto de Latun, Galfrido de parco, Willelmo de Kaun, Johamie fratre suo, Simone de la Mora, Elya de Aldacris, Willelmo de Sadberge, Willelmo de Thorp, Ada[m] de Fulthorpe, et aliis. Three seals, all sound: (1) Fleur-de-lys: Sigill. Alexandri Dapligden; (2) Fleur-de-lys: S. Walteri; (3) Crescent over a star: S. Tome de Cellav.


[B 26] Latin. 18 April 1257. Datum per manum nostram apud Merton decimo octavo die Aprilis anno regni nostri quadragesimo primo. Charter of Henry III whereby he confirms to Roger de Merlay that he and his heirs may have a market at his Manor of Wytton in Northumberland every Friday and a fair in the same place yearly to last 8 days, viz. on the eve, and on the day of, and for 6 days following St. Lawrence's day, unless this market and fair be hurtful to neighbouring markets and fairs. Witnesses: Symone de Monteforti, Comite Leycestr; Willo. de Valence, fratre nostro; Roberto Walerand; Henrico de Bathon[?]; Johe. Luuel [or Lunel] ; Willo. de Grey; Imberto Pugeys; Magistro Johe. Maunsel; Waltero de Merton; Nichol. de Turri; Nichol. de Sancto Mauro; Will. Gernim, et aliis. Seal missing.


[A 5] Latin. Probably only a copy; there is no slit for seal. 2 February 1259/60 Anno graciae mcc quinquagesimo nono ad purificationem Beatae Mariae Virginis. Indenture whereby Roger, son and heir of Sir William de Lumeley, confirms to Robert de Brunynghille and Agnes his wife and the heirs of Agnes lands in Coxhou [held by ... full names mentioned are Richard Bolur, Radulphus Tyting; Robert Stynting]; saving to Roger the homage and other services of his free men in the same vill with the wards and escheats which may befall by reason of the aforesaid freemen. To have to Robert and Agnes of the bishops of Durham as freely in demesnes as Roger held them, with all lands [etc.], and services of free men and villeins which may escheat in the same vill after the death of dame Julia widow of Walter de Audre, saving to Roger and heirs 9s.10d. from the rent of Gilbert Bulur, doing to the bishop the necessary services, [and] saving to Walter de Craumers and Emma his wife the lands [etc.] which they hold and which to them may escheat from the inheritance of Walter de Audre. If the lands which Walter and Emma hold in Morton eseheat to Robert and Agnes they will exchange with Roger and heirs value for value in Coxhou or Croxstalle. Roger warrants to Robert and Agnes. For this confirmation Robert and Agnes confirm to Roger de Lumeley and heirs lands in Morton [held by ... full names mentioned are: Geoffrey Russell, Walter Cusin, Walter the reeve, Geoffrey the miller, Walter Morolf]; saving to themselves the services of Roger son of Alan. They also quitclaim to Roger the claim they had in the park of Beautrune[?] and in the messuage formerly Walter de Audre's in the Bailey of Durham and the rents they had of Hugo Rumayn and Ada[m] Pese. To have to Roger and heirs of the bishops of Durham as Robert and Agnes held them with the lands [etc.], and services of free men and villeins which to them may eseheat in the same vill and in Croxstalle after the death of Julia widow of Walter de Audre; doing to the bishop the necessary services, saving to Walter de Crawemers and Emma his wife the lands [etc.], which they hold and which to them may eseheat from the inheritance of Walter Daudre. If the lands which Walter and Emma hold in Morton escheat to Robert and Agnes or the heirs of Agnes they will exchange with Roger and heirs value for value in Coxhou or Croxstalle. Robert and Agnes warrant. Witnesses: Marmed. filio Galfridi; Thoma de Herington; Johanne de Egglesclive tunc senescallo dni. Dunelm; Gilberto de Latone; Ricard. de Yalend; Ricardo Harpyn; Rogero de Eplingdene; Waltero de Hadhame; Ricardo de Chauncol; Eudone de Punchardone; Waltero de Ludwrde; Ranulfo de Merlaye, et aliis. [In two places there have been insertions by another hand. See D/Gr 40, 20 April 1260].


[A 46] Latin. 23 February 1260 Apud Stoktone die Lune in crastino Sancti Petri in Cathedra anno graciae millesimo cc quinquagesimo nono. Copy of a charter whereby William son of Ralph Beke, de Preston, confirms to Sir John Gyllet de Eggesclyve, for his service and for 30 marks, paid in cash, 3 bovates of land and 16 acres for a 4th bovate in the vill of Preston with 4 tofts and crofts. [The locale of the various lands is set out. Personal names mentioned are: Adam de Preston; Alexander Tubbay; Emma Bek; Adam, son of Adam de Preston; Isold, widow of William son of Uttinge. Places mentioned are: Burneside; Estercoteflate; Fartebecide; Northcruklandes; Blakelawfeld; Heppesthornne; Butterhorme; Suthmore; Coppesladside; Holmecruk; Landales; Scardales; Knockedales. NB There appears to be a discrepancy in the three statements concerning the area of the lands]. To have and hold to Sir John and his heirs or assigns, of William and heirs at the perpetual and free farm of the fee (ad perpetuam feodi firmam et liberam) freely, solely, etc., paying yearly to William and heirs a penny for all services, aids [etc.]. William and heirs warrant the 4 bovates of land and an acre, with the meadow and 4 tofts and crofts, to Sir John. and heirs or to whomever he shall assign, give or leave them. Witnesses: Ada[m] filio Ada[m] de Presrone, Hugone Pouer de eadem, Hugone cum naso de eadem, Henrico de Midrige clerico, Johne. filio Aliciae de Stocton, Thoma de Middilham. [At the foot of the deed the following names are written in different ink] Ada[m] de Risseford, Willo. Denise, clerico, Elya de Aldacres, Thoma de Midelham tunc ballivo de Stokton. [Endorsed]: Hugone de Fressenay, Johe. de Lythegraynes, Benedicto de Qwetelawe, clerico, Ricardo de Kaber, Roberto de Langley, Waltero coco, Tingone Burdone, Willmo. de Eggesclyve, clerico. Dat. ut infra.


[A 7] Latin. 20 April 1260 In the court of Walter, bishop of Durham, Tuesday next before the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist in the 11th year of the Pontificate of the same Walter, at Durham in the presence of Dominis Johanne de Egglesclive, Marmeduco filio Galfridi, Ricardo Cancellario, et Petro de Brandone justiciariis. Final concord between Robert de Bruninghill and Agnes his wife plaintiffs (petentes) and Roger de Lumeley, holder (tenentem) concerning 10 bovates of land in Coxhov and 14 bovates in Morton 'whence a plea was between them in the same court that Roger confirmed to Robert and Agnes and the heirs of Agnes all lands and tenements which he had in Coxhov namely' [the lands being set out]. [From this point the wording of this deed is the same as that of D/Gr 38 with the exception of five unimportant words, except that there are no witnesses to D/Gr 40. The two deeds concern the same estates].


[A 47] Latin. 25 May 1260 Apud Rykehall xxv die Maii anno gratiae 1260, Pontificatus nostri anno undecimo. Copy of inspeximus of Walter, bishop of Durham, of the charter of William Bek of Preston [as in 39]. Witnesses: Magistris Willo. de Morwic et Roberto de Kirtham, dominis Marmoduco fil. Galfridi, Roberto le bursere, Johne. le Bel, Rogero de Waltham, Johne. de London, chaplain, Galfrido de Elme, Willelmo de Wyntersea, Roberto de Kirtham, Rado. Firmim, clerico.


[D 12] Latin. Undated, c.1260. Charter whereby Thomas de Kellawe confirms to Robert le Taborer de Neutona and his heirs a bovate of land with appurtenances in Kellawe, which bovate Ralph Harpin and Matilda, Kellawe's mother, gave to Robert le Taborer, with Cristiana, Kellaw's sister, in frank marriage, and their heirs. To hold to Robert and his heirs begotten of Cristiana, of the said Ralph Harpin and Matilda during their lives and after their decease, of Thomas de Kellawe and heirs for ever, freely [etc.], paying yearly to Ralph and Matilda a pound of cummin, or 2d., and after their decease to Kellawe and heirs. Thomas de Kellawe warrants. Witnesses: Dominis Marmunduco filio Galfridi, Ricardo Harpin, militibus, Radnipho Harpin, Petro Harpin, Alex. de Kellawe, Willo. de eadem, Ricardo de Heppeden, Rogero de Eplingdene, Waltero de Luddewrd, Roberto de Hessewelle, Galfrido de Eggisclife, Eimero filio archidiaconi, et aliis. [See D/Gr 47]. Seal of Thomas de Kellawe (Durham Seals, 1482)


[A 28] Latin. 8 June 1264 Covenant made anno graciae mcclx quarto at Pentecost, whereby Gilbert, son of Thomas, de Holum, demises ad firmam to Walter, son of Ralph, (parmentarius) tailor, of the same place, his heirs or assigns that toft which Gilbert White (albus) formerly held with 10 acres of land and a rood in Holum, for 19 years, until Walter or heirs shall have got in 19 crops. To hold to Walter and heirs until they shall have got in the 19 crops, paying yearly to Gilbert 10s. for all services, [etc.]. Walter has already paid 3 years' rent to Gilbert in hand. Gilbert warrants. Witnesses Johe. de Furneton, Gilberto fil. Walteri de Holum, Johe. fil. Thomae de eadem, Petro de Hotona, Ric. fil. Radulphi de eadem. Seals missing.


[D 13]. 6 January 1267/8 Die Epiphaniae apud Crokstalle anno Dni. mcc sexago septimo. Quitclaim by Walter de Routhebyr, and Emma his wife, to Thomas de Kellawe, for a sum of money, of all their right and claim in John de Morton, by reason of servitude (nomine servitutis), with his issue, lands, tenements, rents, and chattels. Witnesses: Dominis Marmeduko filio Galfridi, Thoma de Heringtona, Rogero de Lumeley, Willo. de Yeland, Willo. Daudre, Roberto clerico. Seals missing.


[A 11¹] Latin. Between 1261 - 1273. Charter whereby Robert [Stichill] bishop of Durham, confirms to Roger de Hertburne, clerk, for his faithful service, the waste in the moor of Esingtone which John Haldane had of gift of Walter, bishop of Durham, and which John for himself and heirs quitclaimed for a sum of money which Roger gave to John, together with the lake of Bespol [etc.], so that Roger and heirs may be able to cultivate the said waste, to erect a mill [etc.]. To have to Roger and heirs for ever free from services, aids, scutage [etc.]; paying yearly 1 mark. To Roger and heirs is also granted that they may not be placed in any assize [etc.]. Witnesses: Magistris Willo. de Merw, Rogero de Seyton, Roberto de Coquina, Dominis Ricardo le chanceler tunc senescallo nostro, Marmduco filio Galfridi, Thoma de Herington, Willo. de Latone, Ricardo Harepin, Rogero de Applindene, Ada[m] de Fulethorp, militibus; Johane. Gilet, Roberto de Bruminghill tunc constabulario Dunelm., Alex. de Bidik tunc vicecomite, Roberto de Eswelle, Galifrido de Egglescliwe, Rado. de Corneford, Thoma de Beufont, Waltero de Ludewofth, et aliis. [Endorsed:] Carta de Besepol. Seal, in good condition, of bishop Stichill (Durham Seals, 3123)


[A 11²] Latin. Between 1261 - 1273. Grant by Bishop Stichill to his dear cleric Master Roger de Herteburne, 'for his faithful obedience manifested to us and our church', of a certain part of land in the moor of Esington which John Haldan once held of the gift of bishop Walter of Durham, per divisas subscriptas beginning at Coues and beyond the rivulet with the pool of Besepol, and towards the west towards Houstrete, and by Houstrete into Houhope towards the north and thus by Houhope towards the east unto Pesehopeburne; and thence unto Petekerford and by Sikettum so from Petekerford towards the south unto Coueburne and thence unto Coues. To have yearly at a rent of a mark. [Witnesses' names are the same as in previous deed (though the spelling in some cases varies) excepting that Robert de Essewell's is absent and John de Bradeley's appears]. Seal as in D/Gr 45, in splendid condition (Durham Seals, 3123)


[D 10] Latin. Undated, thirteenth century; but see note after witnesses, below. Charter whereby Ralph Harpin with the consent and wish of his wife Matilda confirms to Robert le Taboror de Neuton a bovate of land with appurtenances in the vill of Kellaw with Cristiana, daughter of the said Matilda, in frank marriage; which bovate of land Robert son of Roger held of the land of Ralph de Cestria. To hold [etc.], to Robert and his heirs begotten of Cristiana, of Ralph and Matilda, and after Ralph and Matilda's decease, of the heirs of Thomas de Kellaw as freely, peaceably [etc.], as Ralph and Matilda held, by paying yearly to Ralph and Matilda a pound of cummin, or 2d., and after their decease to the heirs of Thomas de Kellaw. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Domino Johanne de Rumesye tunc temporis seneschallo; domino Johanne Haunsart; Waltero Daudre; Willo. de Hessewell; Radulpho de Appligden; Willo. Basseth; Ricardo de Veland; Colino nepote domini episcopi; Ricardo Harpin. [A.M. Oliver assigns this charter to c.1230. In any case the deed should have preceded D/Gr 42, but because the Index had been completed the alteration of order could not readily be made.] One seal, impression illegible.


[A 9] Latin. 5 February 1274/5 In praesencia curiae totius burgi Dunelmensis die Martis prox. post purificacionem Beatae Mariae Virginis anno graciae mcclxx quarto. Quitclaim by Matilda, relict of Alan le turnure, to Ralph called Geruays, and Luciana his wife, and to their heirs or assigns of all right and claim she had in a burgage which Alan aforesaid sold to Robert de Querington, cleric and burgess of Durham. Witnesses: John, son of Gilbert, Peter de la Crok, John de Grendone, bailiffs of the borough; John de Colcestre, clerk, John Mundy and Walter spicer, serjeants in the borough. Seal missing.


[C 2] Latin, probably only a copy, no slit for seal. 24 December 1275 Datum Dunelm. non. Kal. Januarii anno Dni. mcclxx quinto. Charter whereby Richard [de Claxton] prior of the church and convent of Durham announces an inspection and confirmation of the charter of Robert [de Stichill] bishop of Durham, whereby the latter had confirmed to Sir Thomas de Leuisham rector of the church of Wlsingham 14 acres of land in Wlsingham which William Pollarde formerly held and 35 acres which Roger de Laceles formerly held and 3 acres which lie near the curiam of the same rector, to have to the said Thomas for life, of the bishop and his successors, rendering annually to the bishop's exchequer at Durham 17s.4d., dated at Midelham 1273, 4th nones of July [4th July].


[A 20] Latin. 3 May 1277 Anno graciae Domini mcc septuagesimo viio apud Morton Daudre in Episcopatu Dunelm. die Lunae proxima ante Ascensionem Domini. Agreement between (1) Sir Roger de Lumley and Sibil his wife and (2) Sir John de Roseles and Beatrice his wife whereby all promise to appear personally or by attorney before the Justices of the King's Bench at Michaelmas, or 15 days after, and there John and eatrice will acknowledge all lands named in deeds of feoffment which Roger and Sibil have of the gift of John and Beatrice to be the right of Roger and Sibil; to have [etc.], to Roger and Sibil and their heirs begotten and to be begotten, of the chief lords. For this recognition Roger and Sibil will grant to Beatrice the lands aforesaid, to have to Beatrice and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten, of Roger and Sibil and heirs, paying yearly to Roger and wife and heirs 1d. If Beatrice die without issue, John being alive, the land of Herliston shall remain to John for life to have of Roger and wife paying to them 1d. yearly. Roger and wife warrant this land to John. If the fine before the Justices cannot be levied on account of absence of Roger and Sibil, [etc.], they shall pay to Beatrice and heirs yearly 40 marks together with 80 marks, according to the form of feoffment of the said lands. If John and Beatrice are absent and the fine be not levied they grant that the payment of the 40 marks and of the 80 marks shall cease and nothing be paid to Beatrice [etc.], for the lands. Witnesses: Dno. Robt. Bertram, Dno. Johe. de Wydirrintona, Dno. Gerardo de Wydirrintona, Dno. Phel. de Kayrenic, militibus, Johe. de Lithegranis tunv vicecomite Norhumbriae, Radulp. de Eslinden, Ricardo de Dudden, Rogero de Wydirrintona, Robt. de Bamburke. [This deed is transcribed and a brief summary of it given in English in A History of Northumberland, V, 348-9]. One seal (Sir John Roseles') in good condition (Durham Seals, 2116); one seal wanting.


[B 20] Latin. 7 November 1278 At Westminster, 7 November, 6th year of King Edward [I]. Copy of charter whereby the King confirms to John de Eston the manor of Thorneton near Pykering, with all appurtenances and with services of 4 knights' fees, valued £67; also the hamlet of Appeltrewyk, a membrum of his castle of Skipton in Cravene, with the capital messuage and a half carucate of land in the same vill, valued £16 12s.6d.; also the hamlet of Broghtone, a membrum of the same castle, worth £13 2s.10d., the suits of free men making sectam ad curiam nostram of Skyptone excepted; also, the hamlet of Bradeleye worth 23s., the free tenants making sectam ad curiam of Skyptone reserved; also the lake of Estone worth 30s., and ten acres of land called Simonesflat worth 9s.8d.; also 3 acres of wood in Eyleshou versus Hastum. To have and hold to the said John and heirs, of the King and his heirs in value of 100 librates of land for rights in Albemarle and in lands in Normandy once belonging to Aline de Fortibus to which the same John, for himself and heirs, has quitted claim to the King. John and heirs shall make service for one knight's fee for all suits [etc.]. Witnesses: Godfrido Wygorn [Worcester], Thoma Hereford, Willelmo Norw. [Norwich] episcopis; Edmundo, fratre nostro; Willelmo de Valencia, avunculo nostro; Edmundo Comite de Cornub. [Cornwall]; Willelmo Comite Warr. [Warwick ?]; Rogero de Mortuo Mari; Roberto de Tibetot; Barth. de Sulley; Stephano de Penecestre; Thoma de Normanville; Hugo. filio Ottonis; et aliis. [D/Gr 51, 54, 99, 104-6 are on one parchment].


[D 119] Latin. 11 November 1279 Anno graciae mcc septuagesimo nono: at the Feast of St. Martin in winter Covenant between (1) Eudes, son and heir of Eudes, son of Walter de Cledlum, and (2) John de Eden, chaplain, that the former has demised to farm to the latter sixty acres of land, arable and meadow, of his demesne in the vill of Cledlum with two parts of the chief messuage towards the west. To hold [etc.], to John aforesaid, heirs, or assigns, of Eudes aforesaid and heirs or assigns for the term of six years; paying yearly to Eudes and heirs or assigns 40s., [etc.]. Be it known that John has paid in hand all rent of the first year to Eudes in his necessity. John shall release the aforesaid house, buildings [etc.], in as good state at the end of the six years as they were in at the beginning of the period. If concerning the sixty acres there be lacking in rent not more than 8d. Eudes and his heirs will warrant the land [etc.]. If, by reason of defect of warranty, John should suffer loss, Eudes and his heirs shall make allowance in rent. Eudes brings sureties, viz. William de Ellebeck and William Smith (faber) de Stayndrope. John brings sureties, viz. Domitius Robert, chaplain de Morthame and Hugo de Schuruetone. Witnesses: Thomas de Mundeville de Eltone, William de Meynhille, Hugo de Meynhille, Walter de Cokefeld, and others. Seals missing.


[D 22] Latin. 9 June 1280 Anno graciae mcc octogesimo ad Pentecosten Agreement whereby Peter Wolward demises to farm to William, son of Thomas de Kellawe, for 40s. paid in hand, 2.5 acres of meadow with appurtenances in Corneforde, viz: the meadow he had near Thinneforde on the north side of the vill. To have [etc.], to William, heirs or assigns, men of a religious house and the chief lords excepted, for 7 years until 7 crops shall have been reaped. [There are other conditions]. Peter finds sureties, viz. Robert de Torp, clerk, Randal de Corneford and Richard de Trillesdene. Witnesses: Thoma de Kellawe, Nichol. de eadem, Henrico de eadem, Willelmo de Burninghille. Seals missing.


[B 21] Latin. 12 November 1281. At Westminster, 12 November, 9th year of Edward [I]. Copy of charter whereby the King confirms permission to John de Eston and his heirs to hold a market at his manor of Thornton, near Pykering, Yorks., every Tuesday, and 2 fairs annually each lasting 3 days, the one at the Festival of Holy Trinity and the other at that of All Saints, provided this market and these fairs be not injurious to other markets and fairs of the neighbourhood. Witnesses: R. Baton. et Wellen. [Bath and Wells], G. Wygorn. [Worcester], et Th. Menev. [St. David's], Episcopis; Willelmo de Valencia, avunculo nostro; Rogero de Mortuo Mari; Roberto de Tipetot; Hugone filio Otton.; Rico. de Bosco; et aliis. [D/Gr 51, 54, 99, 104-6 are on one parchment].


[D 11] Latin. 21 June 1284. Dated at Kellau die mercurii proxima ante festum sancti Johannis Baptiste anno regni regis Edwardi duodecimo et pontificatus Antonii Dunelmensis Episcopi primo. Charter whereby John son of Robert le Taburier confirms to William son of Thomas de Kellau a bovate of land with appurtenances in Magna Kellau. To have and to hold forever to William and heirs or his assigns, freely, quietly, wholly, and peaceably, in meadows, pastures, waters, ways, paths, mills, ponds, ingoings and ontgoings and in all other liberties to the aforesaid land belonging, without any withholding, of the chief lords. Seal missing.


[A 4 ] Latin. 1285 Indenture witnessing that William de Mortona has handed over ad firmam to Sir Lawrence de Saint Maur (Domino Laurencio de Sancto Mauro) and to Dame Sibil, wife of Maur, 1284, in the morrow of St. Valentine the martyr [15 February 1254/5], for a sum of money paid in hand in his necessity, his arable land in Morton which Peter de Morton, his father, formerly held of the lord of Morton, for 12 years. To have, to Lawrence and Sibil, paying yearly 1/2d. for all services [etc.]. William and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Waltero de Robire, Rado. de Applindene, Jordano de Daldena, Roberto coco de Daltona, Willo. filio Patricii de Hathorne. Seals missing.


[D 87] Latin. 11 November 1285 Made mcc octogessimo quinto at the Feast of St. Martin in winter. Indenture witnessing that Richard de parco has to farm demised to William de Kellaw his [Richard's] pasture on the north part aquae de Weere between the vill of Wyflington and the land of Sir Roger Bernard. To hold [etc.], in severalty for 10 years, of Richard and heirs; rendering yearly to Richard 1d. Richard and heirs warrant the pasture with free ingress and egress for all animals tam aliena quam sua propria for 10 years. Witnesses: Gilbert de Heword [and] Roger Bernard, knights; William Pollard; Robert de Haldewod; Hugo de Toddehow; Peter of the same; William de Massam; Robert son of A[?] and others. Seal missing.


[13 35] Latin. 1286. Demise by Walter, dominus de Edlingtham to fee farm to Thomas domino de Dyvillestone and Lucy his wife, or the longer living of them, and their heirs or assigns, of the manor and vill of Hyggeley with appurtenances, in woods, pastures, villein tenures [etc.] pertaining thereto, and with husbot et heyboth de quercubus in his wood of Edlingtham but with reservations as to a mill and the suit and services of John de Somervile. To have, to Thomas and Lucy and their heirs, of Walter and his heirs for all services which can be demanded only so that Thomas and Lucy may be quit of the grinding of corn growing on demesne land, and that they may have the mill at will, and similarly [? may be quit] de firma villae duplicanda cum casus evenerit, and also concerning suit of court [etc.]; paying yearly to Walter and his heirs 20 marks and 2 pence at two terms in the year beginning in the first term at the Feast of Pentecost 1286. Walter and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dno. Robto. de Glantingtone, Dno. Johe. de Herwaytone, militibus; Dno. Henrico Scot, tunc majore Novi Castri, Symoac de Tytlingtone, Roberto de Mittefforde, Magro. Petro de Alnewyich, Roberto de Qwytincham, Symone Meryelde, Thoma de Bruninghill, et aliis. [Transcribed in A History of Northumberland, VII, 101]. Seal (Durham Seals, 841)


[D 114] Latin. 19 June ? 1287 At Durham, the Thursday next before the feast of John the Baptist, ? 1287. Deed of sale by Peter de Thorpe, clerk, and Katerina, his wife, to Hugh de Kincheley and Agnes his wife, of a burgage in Elvethe [Durham City] for £4 sterling paid in hand. If Hugh and Agnes or heirs concerning the burgage be impleaded on account of defect of warranty, Peter [etc.] are to repay within 40 days the said £4 sterling together with the damages [etc.] Hugh [etc.] may have incurred, to which repayment Peter [etc.] bind themselves, their heirs and goods movable and immovable. They find guarantors in: [?] Julius de Bradeley, William, lord of Medmesley, and William Buche. Five seals originally; the third remains (a chalice).


[D 33] Latin. 9 December 1287. Dated at Hextildesham die Martis proxima post festum Sancti Nicholai Episcopi, anno regni Regis Edwardi sexto decimo. Charter whereby William de Sclaueley grants to William, son of Thomas de Kellawe, the mesnalty (medietatem) of the mill of Sclaueley. To have to William, heirs, etc., or assigns, in fee and inheritance, with the suits [etc.], belonging to the mill, as freely in entrances and exits, in ways and paths, with the pond of the mill, and the conduit of the water, as the grantor had. The grantee is free to take turfs within the lordship of Slaueley for reparations of the mill, of the pond and of the conduit of water, wherever he can find them, and to seek and to carry millstones within the fief. The grantor undertakes not to build another mill by which this one may suffer loss. A rose is to be paid at the nativity of St. John the Baptist. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Hugone de la Vale, Roberto del Eyle de Wodeburne, Roberto de Meneville, militibus; Willo. de Tyndale; Roberto de Boteland, Rogero de Toggesden. [Transcribed in part, A History of Northumberland, VI, 350] Seal missing.


[D 32] Latin. Undated, c.1288. Charter whereby William de Slaueley confirms to William, son of Thomas de Kellawe, 60 acres of land (vastum) in Sclaueley. To have to William and heirs in fee and inheritance [etc.], freely, [etc.], and with common of pasture for all his cattle and those of his tenants; paying a rose yearly. The acres may be enclosed and brought to cultivation, and buildings erected. Right of common in 'open time' is reserved. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Dominis Hugone de la Vale, Roberto de Menevilla, Roberto de Insula de Wodeburne, militibus; William de Tyndale, Alano filio Ricardi, Rogero de Toggesdene. [Transcribed in part, A History of Northumberland, VI, 350] Seal missing.


[D 34] Latin. 11 November 1288. Anno gratiae mcc octogesimo octavo ad festum Sancti Martini in hyeme. Agreement whereby William de Sclaueley demises ad firmam to William son of Thomas de Kellaw 2 marks of rent in Sclaueley to be received yearly: from Gilbert Husband [? the farmer], 11s.; Richard Alde 3s.6d.; Adam Fullone [? the fuller] 3s.; Simon, the miller, 3s.; Thomas de Wellum, 2s.; Philippe de Merley, 12d.; Thomas Totty, 15d.; Roger son of Agnes, 8d.; Bernard, 15d. his, Sclaueley's, tenants in Selaueley. To have for 8 years for a sum of money paid in hand. Sclaueley warrants rent. Kellaw has power to distrain upon the goods of these, and, if necessary, of other tenants. Sureties: Robert Waukelyn, John de Alaynscheles, Thomas de Wellum, William de Merley, William Frere, and William son of Robert de la Scheles. Witnesses: Hugone de la Vale; Thoma de Diuelestone; Roberto de Skyptone; Nicholao de Yetham; Roberto de Botelande; William de Tyndale. [Transcribed in part in A History of Northumberland, VI, 350]. Seals missing.


[D 19] Latin. 2 February 1288/9. Anno gratiae mcc octogesimo octavo ad festum Purificacionis Beatae Mariae. Agreement whereby Peter de Todehow demises to farm to William son of John de Kellaw 5 acres of meadow in the vill of Todehow, with appurtenances, lying in 3 places, viz.: 3 acres in Hallelecche with 2 seliones abutting upon Hallelecehe which seliones formerly were arable, and 2 acres of meadow in le Ker, with free entrance and exit to the 5 acres. [There are conditions]. To have and hold for 6 years. Sureties: William the miller of Todhow, Richard the carpenter of the same, Richard Ras of the same and Thomas de Merkinton. Witnesses: Johanne de Witteworde, Ricardo de parco, Willelmo Massam, Ricardo de Maineford. Seals missing.


[B 41] Latin. Undated, ? ante 1290. Writing whereby Adam, son of Adam Josseper de Stamfordham, confirms to William de Echewyck and Ysolde his wife a certain path, 3ft. wide, in his land (curtilagium) in Stamfordham between the land which the same Adam gave to Nicholas called Cole and his own land beginning at the river Ponte and extending in a straight line towards the north to the little courtyard before the door of the grange which the same Nicholas holds, and thus following the said path towards the west to the exit between the house of the said Adam and the house which Sir Miles, the chaplain, held of Adam, father to the said Adam, and then going out by this exit to the church of Stamfordham. To have to the said William and Ysolde. Witnesses: Ranulf. de Cressewell, Johe. cissore de Hog[h or Heugh], Johne. Coline, Duncano de Stamfordham, et aliis. Seal missing.


[D 37] Latin. 4 August 1290. Die Veneris in vigilia Sancti Osseualdi regis et martiris, anno regni Regis Edwardi octavo decima apud Uplithom. Chirograph witnessing that Emery de Kellow and Joan, his wife, have granted and restored to Julia, sister of Joan, all her pourparty which fell to her of the lands [etc.], of John Herbanid, father of Joan and Julia, in Uplithom, Merske, Gyseburge [? Gyseburn], and Handal, except her part of the capital messuage in Uplithom for which part they grant to her, in exchange, a messuage with toft in Uplithom which Alan de Lowcross formerly held, Julia rendering to the chief lords her part of all services, rents, suits pertaining to the lands. In return, Julia grants that Emery and Joan may have the pourparty of Joan which fell to her from the aforesaid inheritance in the aforesaid vills, with her, Julia's, part of the capital messuage in Uplithom, salva sibi [Julia] actione sua quae ei accidere poterit jure hereditario de hereditate predicta; Joan rendering the services due to the chief lords. Witnesses: Ada[m] de Thocotes; Cutber. Capun; Rogero de Dawnay; Hugone de Leysingby; Johanne de Merske. Seal missing.


[B 36] Latin. 1290/91. The calendar, as below, is copied in full from that given in A History of Northumberland, VII, 102-3. In an extent made by Adain de Benton in 1290/1 (19 Edward I.) of the manor of Hedgley (Hyggsley), which had been granted in 1286 by Sir Walter de Edlingham to Thomas, lord of Dyuilleston, and Lucia his wife, the demesne lands of the lady (Lucia) of Diuiliston are set out in parcels as follows: twelve acres above the Sartbryg, each worth 2s. an acre; eleven acres, each worth 15d.; eleven acres at le halu and the Stanys, worth 12d. an acre; eleven acres at Langelange and Trodelflat, each worth 12d.; one acre at Crofthil, worth 3s.; one acre at the garden, 3s.; at the [deed damaged], eleven acres, each worth 15d.; Nunyard and Edisacre, Caleyard and Lamyacres, containing in all six acres, worth 12d. an acre; at Stanyhalu and Thornwod thirteen acres, worth 10d. an acre. Nicholas the bailiff held the whole. The amount of rent was £4 16s.4d. Also of the demesne (the bailiff ?) held, at Makeles, in a place called le pullis, eight acres, worth 15d. an acre, and at le Pulburne fifteen acres, worth 15d. an acre. Thomas Uncuthman held eight acres of the demesne, worth 15d. an acre; W. Barly held one acre of the demesne, worth 14d.; Adam Godlad half an acre of the deniesne, worth 6d. In the hand of the lady at Crodbotflat were ten acres, worth 2s. an acre, and also in her hand at the garden was one acre, worth 3s. The lady Lucia held of meadow one acre, worth 2s., and at le pullys one acre and one rood worth 2s.6d.; the herbage of half an acre at le pullys was worth 9d.; the sum 28s.3d. The herbage at le halu was worth 2s., and the whole sum was 42s.5d., beside those which were in the hand of the lady. Husband[land]. Radulf de aula held thirty-six acres, and rendered 20s. per anlium; Adam, son of Thomas, eighteen acres for 12s. yearly; John, son of Waldeue, eighteen acres for 12s. yearly; Henry Tebald, the same quantity at the same rent. There were six cottars (John de Templo, Adam, son of Hugh, John Cumpas, Richard Wodward, Hugh, son-in-law (gener) of Patrick, William Barly), who each held three acres of land and paid 3s. per annum. Adam Godlad held half-an-acre and paid 3s. per annum; Emma Otre held one rood and paid 22d. per annum; Cristiana de Craulan held a cottage and paid 12d.; Radulf de aula held the brewhouse, with one acre and one rood, and paid 6s.; Nicholas (the bailiff), for a certain road rendered twenty-four chickens (pullos), the price of each, 1/2d. Also the lady received from each house for nuts a hen worth 1d. The mill returned six marcs. The sum total was £8 5s.10d.; chickens and hens and works being excepted. There was received from each selfode [For the meaning of this word and instances of its use see F.W. Dendy 'The Ancient Farms of Northumberland' in Archaeologia Aeliana, Vol. XVI, p.145,] three meals (dietas) or 3d., except from the selfodes of John de Somervile, dwelling on his land, and if they abode outside his land they do service (si extra terram suam moram faciant faciunt servitium)


[D 24] Latin. 9 July 1291 Die Lunae proxima post octabas apostolorum Petri et Pauli anno regni regis Edwardi decimo nono. Chirograph whereby Felicia, relict of Peter Wulleward, demises to William, son of Thomas de Kellaw, the third part of the capital messuage which was formerly Peter her husband's, in Corneforde, along with the third part of all lands, of the meadow and tenements which the same William had of the gift of the aforesaid Peter in the same vill. To have to William and heirs, paying yearly to Felicia during her life 10s. for all other services [etc.]. After her death William [etc.], are quit of payment. Power to distrain. Witnesses: Willelmo de Mordone, Petro de Herdewik, Jolianne de Stanhepe, Thoma de Midilham, Willelmo filio suo, Johanne de Mainesford. Seal, in good condition.


[D 86] Latin. Apparently some part of deed has been cut off. 1292. Datum Cisterc: anno Domini mcc nonagesimo secundo tempore capituli generalis. Brother Theobaldus, abbot of Citeaux, to William de Kellow greeting. By reason of affection for our order and especially for the House of Jorevalle [Jervaulx] we have regard to your request conveyed to us by our venerable co-abbot of Jorevalle; in kindly sympathy concurring we grant to you in life and death full participation in all our goods present and future. In like manner when your decease shall be announced to our general chapter [ye shall be held] as one of us and as sharer in all masses and prayers made in the general chapter yearly for our brothers. No seal.


[B 42] Latin. 10 July 1292. Dated at Wytington, Thursday next after the Feast of the translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, mcc nonogesimo secundo. Quitclaim by John de Vallibus for himself and heirs to William de Echewyk and heirs of the right and claim which he, Vaux, had against the said William, or Nicholas de Ryddeley concerning a tenement with manor, tofts, meadows, which he, Vaux, had of the said Nicholas for 12 years; saving to the said John and heirs the chapel of the Blessed Michael [and a toft and other lands in the Bolbec, Ridley, Bywell St. Peter district]. Witnesses: Dno. Milion [?] capllo. de Vlcsto [?], Hugone de Hauwik, Johe. de Wytington, et aliis. [Transcribed A History of Northumberland, VI, 155]. Seal missing.


[D 15] Latin. Undated, ? c.1292/3. Charter whereby Stephen, son of John de Schurueton, and Alice, his wife, announce they have confirmed to Julia, daughter of Thomas de Kellawe, all their lands with tofts [etc.], which they had in Est Kellawe for a sum of money paid in hand. To have [etc.], to Julia, heirs, and assigns, of the lords of this vill; doing service to those lords. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Dominis Ranulphus [sic] de Nevil, Johanne Marmeduc, Roberto de Hilton, Roberto Haunsard, Gilberto de Heword, militibtus; Alano de Tesedale, Emerico de Kellawe, Roberto de Paxton, Willo. filio Henrici de Kellawe, Thoma filio Alexandri de eadem, Thoma de Windegate. First seal, half missing. Second, missing.


[D 23] Latin. 4 May 1294 Anno domini millesimo ducentesimo nonogesimo quarto die Martis proxima post festum Inventionis Sanctae crucis Agreement made between (1) Thomas, son of Thomas de Kellau, and (2) Nicholas, son of Alexander, and Henry, son of William: whereas a suit had been moved between them concerning 23.5 acres of moor of which Thomas said himself to be dispossessed by Nicholas and Henry, the 3rd part of the 23.5 acres pertaining of right to his free tenement in Est Kellau, and whereas Henry said himself to be dispossessed by Thomas of his right of common of pasture in Est Kellau [in areas defined: places mentioned are Lincceland and Ravensonflat]: it was agreed (a) Nicholas and Henry for themselves and heirs, and for the good of the peace, grant to Thomas and heirs as much of the moor in the place in which he said himself to be dispossessed as either Nicholas or Henry had, and a half acre of moor beyond in the same place [west], together with a piece of moor called Lambercockruche; (b) Thomas, for himself and heirs, grants to Nicholas and Henry 2 placeas of land, in meadow each year, the one lying near the mill of Est Kellau [east] and the other near the mill [west]. In both cases to hold of the chief lord. All the parties promise, in fide media, concerning the aforesaid articles, or any one of them, not to raise issue in the future. Witnesses: Guychardo de Charrun, et Petro de Turesby, tunc in eodem placito justiciariis domini Episcopi Dunelmensis; Dominis Johanne Conyers, Hugo. de Burdun, militibus; Rogero de Claxtone, Hugone de Luddewrth, Willo de Holum, Ric. filio Radi de Hotone, Rogero de Borden. Seals missing.


[D 27] Latin. 6 June 1294 Anno Domini mcc nonogesimo quarto ad festum Pentecostes. Demise to farm by Henry de Kellawe to Thomas son of Nicholas de Turstanton of 12 acres of land, with meadows and pastures belonging thereto, which said land Henry through John Daudri was accustomed to hold. To hold [etc.], freely [etc.], of Henry, heirs, and assigns, for 9 years paying yearly 10s. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Thoma de Middelam, ballivo, Roberto de Torpe, Willelmo de Mordon, Petro de Herdewike, Petro clerico. Seal missing.


[D 35] Latin. 1258 Demise to farm by Emery de Kellawe of all his part of the mill of Slaueley to William de Hewardlawe. To have from the term of Pentecost 1298 for 6 years; paying to Emery and heirs 20s. of goods yearly. If Emery, or any one in his name, be put to expense in connection with the rent, Hewardlawe or whoever has the mill shall make allowance. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Willelmo de Tindale de Corbrygge, Petro le Harpour, Willelmo de Alaynchelis, Willelmo Frere de Slaueley, Willelmo Pull, Alano dicto Solet. [Transcribed in part, A History of Northumberland, VI, 350.] Seal missing.


[D 17] Latin. Undated, ? c.1250 - 1300. Charter whereby William, son of Jordan de Elmeden, confirms to William, son of Thomas de Kellawe, a toft and a bovate of land with appurtenances in Magna Kellawe which Meldred, son of Richard de Jordan, formerly held of William's father: Jordan de Elmeden. To hold [etc.], as William held, of the chief lords. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Thoma de Kellawe, Thoma de Fisseburn, Johanne de Insula, Johanne de Stanhepes, Henrico de Kellawe, Nicholao de eadem, Galfrido filio fabri de Coksowe. Seal now missing (Durham Seals, 864)


[D 25] Latin. Undated, ? c.1250 - 1300. Writing whereby John, son of Thomas de Kellaw, announces that, since his brother William de Kellaw has granted to him and his wife Cristiana a rent of six marks, for the future he, John, and not anyone for him or in his name, shall be able to claim anything of the said rent. Witnesses: Domino Willelmo Harpyn, Willelmo de Latone, Johanne de Mosters, Johanne de Hotone, Petro de eadem. Seal.


[A 2] Latin. Undated, but presumably earlier than 1300, see note on calendar of deed D/Gr 78. Charter whereby Philip, son of Robert de Bruntoft, confirms to William de Cumba, clerk, a toft in the vill of Bruntofte which Adam, son of Gregory, formerly held. To have [etc.], to William and heirs; paying yearly 1d. Philip warrants the toft with its appurtenances from all customs, suits of mills, service, [etc.], against all people. Witnesses: Dno. Ric. fil. Roberti; Symone de la Mortone; Petro fil. Nicholai filii Lamberti; Thoma de Ellewic; Robt. Gernet; Robt. de Mersey, et aliis. Seal missing.


[A 3] Latin. Undated, but presumably earlier than 1300, see note on calendar of deed D/Gr 78. Charter hereby Philip, son of Robert de Bruntoft, confirms to William de Cumba 4 tofts in the vill of Bruntoft, viz. those which Driwe, his son Robert, Richard son of the same Driwe, and long Richard formerly held. To have [etc.], to William and heirs; paying yearly 3d. Philip warrants. Witnesses: Dno. Willo. de Canne; Symone de La Mortone; Jurdano de La Mortone; Bertramo de Wluestone; Johe. serviente de eadem; Petro fil. Nicolai filii Lamberti, et aliis. Seal missing.


[A 4] Latin. Undated, but ante 1300. [See Robert Surtees, The History and Antiquities of ... Durham, III, 88]. Charter whereby Philip, son and heir of Sir Robert de Bruntoft, confirms to John, son of Peter de Hertilpol, the maiior of Bruntoft with the lordship of the same vill as well in demesnes as in services, in free and villein tenures, in homages, with custodies and reliefs, escheats [etc.], and all the things which by hereditary right ought to descend to Philip. To have to John and heirs, of the lords of Dalden and their heirs as Philip and his ancestors held of the same lords, with all liberties [etc.], within and beyond the vill of Bruntoft to the said manor and lordship belonging; doing service to these lords. Philip warrants. Witnesses: Willo. de Kylkenny; Symone de La Mortone; Rand. de Bruntoft, capello.; Rad. Bart.; Ric. de Cumba; Jordano de Mortona; Roht. de Canne; Bertramo de Wluistona; Ric. filio Laurencii de eadem; et aliis. Seal missing.


[A 8] Latin. Undated, ? late thirteenth century. Charter whereby Gilbert Pile, butcher, of Durham, binds himself and heirs to William Malifetis and heirs in a yearly rent of 8s. for ever for a certain messuage in the city of Durham lying between land formerly Roger the butcher's and land sometime Gilbert Haunsard's. Witnesses: John Tywe, Reginald merchant, Gilbert butcher, Gilbert Burwhard and others. Seal missing.


[A 15] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth century. Charter whereby John de Heley confirms to Thomas de Brakanberi, and heirs, or assigns, the land, with appurtenances, which he, John, held of Thomas de Amundiswille in the parish of Hamsterley near the fishpond towards the west. To hold of Heley to Brakanberi and heirs or assigns or to whomsoever Brakanberi should wish to give or sell it; paying yearly to the lord Thomas de Amundiswille and heirs 5s. for all services, suit of court [etc.], excepting foreign service. John and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dno. Johe. de Hamildone, dno. Gilberto de Heworth, militibus, Symone de turribus, Ricardo de Cheswich, Waltero de Holigsyde, Thoma cancellario, dno. Rogero tunc capellano de Hamsterley. Seal missing.


[A 22] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth century. Quitclaim by Stephen, son of Walter de Edene, to William de Latona [the deed does not actually say to William de Latona, but it is clearly implied] of all right and esciam he had in the moors and pastures of the vill of Hettona. Neither Stephen, nor his heirs, nor anyone in their name shall obstruct or keep away William or heirs in or from the moors and pastures aforesaid, whereas the latter may cultivate and make profit from them, as shall seem best to William [etc.]. Common of pasture, after the carrying in of the hay and corn, is retained by Stephen for himself and heirs. Witnesses: Dno. Rogero de Epplingden, Roberto de Hessewelle, Willo. Daudre, Roberto de Coldigham, Willo. Mody, Johe. de Edene, Roberto de Letham, Johe. Gategrant. Seal missing.


[A 24] Latin. Undated. ? thirteenth century. Chirograph whereby William de Latone, knight, confirms to Geoffrey, son of William Modi de Hettona, 2.5 acres of land lying on the east part of the cultivated land of Geoffrey at Rannutuden [? Rainton], and on the west of the high road. To have to Geoffrey and heirs, paying yearly to Laton and heirs 2s. for all services. Laton grants also to Geoffrey [etc.] that the heirs of Geoffrey, of whatever age, may he free of wardship for the land. 2s. at least are to be paid ad relevium suum; and if the heirs of Geoffrey be under age they shall remain in the custody of the nearest relative until they come to full age. Geoffrey and heirs shall mill the 3rd part of the corn growing on the land, at the mill of the lord of Hetton ad vicesimum sextum vas et erunt propinquiores tremello post bladum domini. For this donation Geoffrey grants to Laton and heirs that they may be able to make approvement as shall seem best to them, of 30 acres of land in the moor of Hetton which lie inter riaden et raden of which one head extends towards the way which leads to Morton and the other to Eplinden morflat. Geoffrey and heirs shall have right of common for their beasts in the said 30 acres in the open and fallow time after the corn and hay have been garnered. Laton and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Waltero de Herford, Toma de Herl, Hugone de Luddeword, Radulfo de Morislau. Seal missing.


[A 25] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth century. Quitclaim by John, son of Walter, and Emma his wife, to William de Latone, knight, son of Sir Gilbert de Latone, of a toft with a certain plot of land in the vill of Hettone which John had of the gift of Mariot his mother, for the term of John's life, and of all right and claim they ever had in the toft and plot of land aforesaid, for a certain plot of land given to them in exchange for the preceding toft and land which lie between the curtilage of the said William and land formerly Alan Galeway's. The plot of land given to John and wife is outside of William's wall and begins at the dyke of his curtilage, and extends to the high way leading to Essington on the east. To have to William. Witnesses: Dominis Rogero de Lomeley, Thom. de Herington, Johe. de la Leye, militibus, Roberto de Bruninghill, Alex. de Bydick, Matheo de Lomeley, Radulfo de Epplingden, Jurdano de Dalden, Galfrido filio fabri de Seton, Jurdano Le Megir de eadem, Willo. Mody, Johe. Gategrant. Seals missing.


[A 26] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth century. Charter whereby William de Latona, knight, confirms to William, son of Hugh Mody de Hettona 2 acres of land lying at Sexhope west of Laton's cultivated demesne in Hetton. To have to Mody and heirs, Mody paying yearly to Laton and heirs 16d. Laton grants to Mody and heirs that Mody's heirs, of whatever age they be, shall be free of wardship (warda) by paying ad relevium 16d. If the heirs be under age they shall remain in the custody of the nearest relative until they come to full age. Mody and heirs must mill as much of the corn grown on the said land as it is necessary for them to mill, at Laton's mill at Hetton ad vicesimum sextum vas, et erunt propinquiores tremello post bladum meum dominicum. Mody grants to Laton and heirs that they may be able from the moor called Cotewall to make approvement as shall seem best; the boundary beginning at Wydehope, descending near le Morflat de Eplingdene unto the way leading to Dalden [etc.]; Mody and heirs shall have right of common in the said land for all beasts in the open and fallow season after the corn and hay have been garnered. The land shall produce in 2 years, and in the 3rd lie fallow. Laton and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dominis Thoma de Herington, Willo. de Yelande, Johe. filio Marmeduci, militibus, Rado. de Eplingden, Alex. de Bydik, Thom. de Herle, Ratio. de Morislawe, Hugo. clerico. Seal missing.


[A 33] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth century. Charter whereby Peter, son of Ralph de Hoton, confirms to Robert Harpyn de Hoton and heirs or assigns an acre of land in Hoton, 4 selions [of it] lying upon Mulesfenburne between the land of Richard, son of Edmund, and that of Gilbert Manne, and a selion upon le Bromylauker (north) between the land of John de Hoton and that of the said Richard. To have to Robert and heirs or to whomsoever he or they shall wish to give, leave or sell it, religious orders, Jews, or the bailiffs of the King and of the bishop excepted; paying yearly to Peter 1/2d. for all other services. Peter warrants. If through defect of warranty Robert or heirs suffer loss Peter or heirs shall compensate according to the consideration of good and lawful men. Witnesses: John de Schurueton, Gilbert de Holum, John Kerre, Richard son of Ralph, Roger son of Philip. Seal missing.


[A 51] Latin. deed damaged. Undated, ? thirteenth century. Charter whereby Emma called Cheuerun de Setone near Seham, formerly wife of William de Kybbliswrth, in lawful widowhood, confirms to Alexander de Seton, citizen of Hertelpole, her croft and toft as it lies between the toft of the said Alexander, west, and the toft of Robert, the reeve of Seton, east, and her land which she had in the vill and field of Seton which had descended to her by inheritance after the decease of her father. To have to Alexander and his heirs, of the chief lords by the services due, paying yearly to Emma for life 6s.8d. Emma and heirs warrant. Witnesses: John de Ytheland, Thomas Hadam, Jordan Galeway, John, son of Alexander de Seton, Jordan Meger, Adam the smith. Seal of Emma.


[A 52] Latin. Undated, ? late thirteenth or early fourteenth century. Deed witnessing that William, son of Thomas de Straunton, has confirmed to John son of Marmeducy, his lord, all lands formerly Adam de Seton's, clerk, his cousin, in the vill of Seton. To have to John and heirs of the chief lords by the services due. Witnesses: Domino Johanne Carrow, milite, Ricardo de Parco, Roberto Gernet, Willo. Postel de Gretham, Johe. de Wyhttone, Willo. Peresman de Setone, Johe. Scirloke, Thoma Oddard. Seal of Robert Gernet (Durham Seals, 1069)


[A 62] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth century. Charter whereby Robert Bocke, chaplain, son of Robert Bocke de Merington, confirms to Thomas Bocke, his kinsman, filio Meldredi, his brother, all his land which he had of gift of Sir Gilbert de Laton in the vill of Witton, viz. a cultivated field called Kyrekecroft in the east part of the church of Witton. [Boundaries: the churchyard, Denebur, the pond, the marsh]. To have [etc.], to Thomas, heirs or assigns, excepting houses of religious men and the chief lords, in fee and inheritance; paying yearly to Sir Gilbert and heirs 2s. for all other service. Thomas and heirs may mill the corn growing on the said land at the mill of Sir Gilbert without payment. Witnesses: Willelmo de Latone, Johanne de Holynseth, Gilberto de Holynseth, Waltero Franekelayn, Radulpho de Esse, Willelmo filio ejus, Gilberto le Blake, Roberto clerico. Seal missing.


[D 21] Latin. Undated, c.1280. See D/Gr 53 and 67 Charter whereby Peter called Wolleward, de Corneford, confirms to William son of Thomas de Kellawe an acre of meadow in Trillesden, near le Blakelawe, against the west and extending to the rill of Trillesden which acre Elwaldus de Schinktlef formerly held. To have to William and heirs or assigns, freely [etc.]. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Domino Willo. de Latone, Domino Willo. Harpyn, militibus; Thoma de Kellawe, Nicholao et Henrico de eadem, Ricardo de Trillesden. Seal: S. Petri Wlardi.


[A 27] Latin. Undated, ? c.1300. Charter whereby William, lord of Laton, confirms to William Mody de Hessewell, for his homage and service and for his [Mody's] leave to bring back to cultivation 26 acres of land in Hetton near Wylieslawe, 14 acres upon Crosfarnes near Wylieslawe in the moor of Hetton, for cultivating, building and making to his own advantage generally. To have to Mody [etc.], of Laton and heirs in fee and inheritance, paying yearly to Laton 9s.4d. for all other services, aids [etc.]. Mody and heirs must mill the 3rd part of the corn growing on the 14 acres at Laton's mill at Hetton ad vicesimum sextum vas, et erunt proximi tremulo post bladum meum prox. It shall be free to Mody and heirs to sow the land in any year he wishes, and to enclose and ditch it. No one shall have common here [from February 2 to November 1] save Mody, and heirs. But Laton and heirs shall have common in fallow and in the 14 acres after the corn has been garnered, for all the cattle of their ploughs of Hetton. Neither any of the heirs of Mody or of their heirs, nor the land aforesaid shall ever be in the custody of Laton and heirs; but immediately Mody or any of his heirs die their heirs shall relieve the land whether they be of age or not and shall enter and possess it. They shall give for relief 9s.4d. Laton guarantees not to till or bring into cultivation any part of the moor of Hetton except le Donmore. Laton and heirs warrant. If through defect of warranty Mody shall incur loss, Laton shall make restoration from his demesne land of Hetton. Witnesses: Dominis Waltero de Ludworth, Willo. de Yeland, militibus; Roberto de Hessewell, Gilberto Ayre de Holum, Johe. de Schroueton (?), Matho. de Lomeley, Waltero de Hessewell, Ricardo de Grendal. Seal missing.


[B 30] Latin. Undated, ? c.1300. Charter whereby William de Bamburge de Chivington confirms to his daughter Cecilia the toft and croft and 24 acres of land in the vill of Chivington and district which Thurstan de Chivington formerly held of him. To have [etc.] of him and heirs to herself and heirs or to whomever she may give them, paying 6 pence yearly for all services, salvo tamen forinseco servicio. William and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Domino Rogero de Maudut; Johe. de Woderingtone; Simone de Crawelle; Ada[m] de Plecys; Henrico de Setone; Fulcone de Typinham; Roberto de Alneham; Roberto de Hardene; Simone de eadern; et aliis. [Gist of deed is given in A History of Northumberland, V, 389]. Seal missing.


[A 56] Latin. Undated, ? c.1300. Charter whereby John Pinchard confirms to William de Kilkenni and heirs 1/2 acre of Pinchard's land in cultivation called Stannilaw lying viz.: within the lands of the said William on each side, one head abutting upon the way extending to Midilherington at Offerton, the other head upon the field of the said vill of Offerton. To have to William and heirs for the homage of the same. Pinchard and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dominis Thoma de Herington, Willelmo de Yelande, Johanne de Gilford, Rogero de Heplingdene, militibus; Ricardo filio Roberti, Willo. filio suo, Johanne de Dunelmo, Willelmo Pucyane. Seal missing.


[C 20] Latin. Undated, late thirteenth century. Charter whereby Ralph, son of William, son of Durant de Foxden, confirms to Adam, son of Walter de Elstob, a messuage and 30 acres of land with appurtenances in Foxden, which the same Adam already held of Ralph ad firmam, before the making of the present deed, as they lie in campo called Scalby. To have [etc.] of the chief lords. Ralph warrants. Witnesses: William de Mordune; William, son of William; Peter de Herdewike, Walter de Elstob, Roger de Le Wodeland, Gilbert de Grendon, John son of Thomas de Bredberi, Durant de Foxden, Thomas de Foxden, John Freman, and others. Seal missing.


[C 21] Latin. Undated, late thirteenth century. Charter whereby John, son of Nicholas de Foxden, sells and confirms to Gilbert, son of Osbert de Foxden, for a certain sum of money which the same Gilbert paid to John in the latter's necessity, his annual rent of 16 pence in which Gilbert is held to John for a toft with appurtenances in Foxden which Osbert, the father of Gilbert, formerly held in fee of John and his ancestors. To have [etc.], to Gilbert and heirs or assigns the said toft and rent of 16 pence freely [etc.]. John and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Frater Nicholas then preceptor of the house of the temple of Thorneton (preceptore domus templi de Thornetone), Domini Will. de Monasteriis, Gilbert de Laton, Ric. Harpyn, Rad. Daudre, Will. de Mordun, Flya de Aldacris, and many others. Seal missing.


[C 23] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth or fourteenth century. Charter whereby Thomas, son of [?] Robert de Foxden confirms to Matilda de Stodhou and heirs or assigns his toft in Foxden lying between the toft formerly Gilbert de Foxden's on the one part and that of John Freman on the other, with 15 acres of land in Scalleby. To hold [etc.] to Matilda and heirs, or assigns, of the chief lords, freely [etc.], in moors, meadows, waters [etc.], and in all other easements pertaining thereto without any reclamation on his part or of his heirs rendering annually to the chief lords service pertaining to this tenement. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Peter de Herdewyke, Walter de Bradberi, Adam de Eilstob, Peter Bretonn, Will. de Sadherge, clerk, and others. Signet.


[C 25] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth or fourteenth century, probably c.1324. Charter whereby Adam de Elstob confirms to Walter de Elstob, his son, 15 acres of land lying upon Schalby, with appurtenances, which formerly were Durand, son of Henry de Foxden's. To have [etc.], to the said Walter, his heirs and assigns of the chief lords, by services due, i.e., 4s. [yearly], quietly [etc.], with all liberties [etc.], respecting the aforesaid 15 acres in the vill of Foxden, and beyond. Adam and his heirs warrant. Wituesses: William de Mordon; Roger de Buterwyk; Roger de Herdwyk; Thomas de Schottone; John de Elstob; William de Foxden, clerk; and others. Seal missing.


[C 26] Latin. Undated, ? thirteenth or fourteenth century, probably c.1324. Charter where by William de Foxden, clerk, confirms to Thomas, son of William the smith of Stilingtone, a toft in the vill of Foxden lying between the toft which was John Aubenay's on the one part, and the toft of Walter de Insula, knight, on the other. To have [etc.] to the said Thomas, his heirs [etc.], of the chief lords, rendering yearly to William de Foxden and his heirs 7 pence. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Gilbert Dautre; Walter de EIstob; John, son of Thomas de Schottone; Gilbert de Wyndillisdon; and others. Seal missing.


[D 91] Latin. 2 February 1301/2. Anno graciae MoCCCo primo at the Feast of the purification of the Blessed Mary Virgin Deed witnessing that William de Brakenbiri has sold to Elias de Aldewod the crop of his [William's] wood of Sipley, in respect to 3 parts, which William holds in the field of Schipeley, except the park and the wood growing upon the land of the exchequer of Durham, so that Elias shall cut down the said wood at the proper time of the year, and the whole wood growing in el Ele he shall cut down et deliberabit [and shall deliver] from the same place before Pentecost next, and the residue of the wood aforesaid deliberabit from the said land before the feast of the Nativity of the Lord 1303; and unless he shall do this, the said wood ultra dictum terminum he shall lose. Elias shall have privilege of the herbage of William's meadow in the said place del Ele until the said Feast of Pentecost and elsewhere in the said field of Schipeley for necessary cartage, William's other meadows being excepted. At the sale Elias gave to William a certain sum of money ill hand and will give to William or his attorney 40s. sterling at Pentecost aforesaid. William warrants the wood. Elias brings sureties: William, son of Peter, and Thomas his brother, Roger Modi, William Prestsun. William brings as surety Emery de Kellaw. The five seals are missing. The names of four of the parties are written on the seal tags.


[B 23] Latin. 12 April 1302 Apud Vendour [? Wendover], 12 April, anno regni nostri tricesimo. Copy of licence granted by King Edward [I] to Roger le Bigot, earl of Norfolk [etc.], that he may give to whomsoever he may wish his manors of Wilton, Thornton, and Leuesham [now Levisham] in Yorkshire, together with the advowsons of the churches of these manors, and other things pertaining, held of the King in capite, to be had and held to whom he may give them, of the King and his heirs by customary services. [D/Gr 51, 54, 99, 104-6 are on one parchment]


[D16] Latin. 1303 Deed whereby Emery de Kellawe announces himself to be held and fide media bound to Cristiana de Kellawe, his mother, in 23 marks, for corn sold and delivered to him by her, to be paid by him or his attorney apud Veterem Parcum, half at Pentecost mccc tercio and the other half at Martinmas next following. Sureties: Nicolas de Kellawe, and Ralph son of Alan de Koxsoue. Seal, oval (Durham Seals, 1475)


[D 14] Latin. 26 May 1303 Anno graciae millesimo trecentesimo tertio ad festum Pentecostes. Indenture whereby Emery de Kellawe demises to farm to Julia, his sister, 2 bovates of land in East Kellawe which Geoffrey son of Hugh formerly held of Thomas de Kellawe, father of Emery, excepting 3 acres of the 2 bovates which Symon de Wyndegate holds of the same Emery. To have [etc.] to Julia, heirs, and assigns of Emery, heirs, assigns, for 20 years, freely, quietly [etc.], with all liberties and easements, in meadows, pastures, waters, ponds, mills [etc.], relating to the land; paying yearly to Emery, heirs, or assigns, 16s. and doing foreign service, as do the other tenants of Emery for as much land, for all other demands. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Magistro Petro de Kellawe; Patricio his brother; Roberto de Paxton; Thomas de Wyndegate; Nicholao de Kellawe; Rado. filio Alani de Koxsou. Seal (Durham Seals, 1468)


[D 18] Latin. 11 November 1303 Anno gratiae mcc tercio ad festum Sancti Martini in Yeme. Deed whereby Emery de Kellawe demises to farm to Thomas son of Nicholas de Kellawe a messuage and a bovate of land with its appurtenances in the vill of Est Kellawe, viz: the messuage which Geoffrey, son of Meldred de Kellawe, formerly held of William son of Thomas de Kellawe, and the bovate of land which formerly was William son of Jordan [de Elmeden's]. To have to Thomas, heirs and assigns of Emery, heirs and assigns for 20 years, paying yearly to the said Emery, heirs, and assigns 15s., and doing foreign service as others of this vill do, for all other demands; with liberty of the mill as far as they are accustomed to mill from ancient time. Warrant clause. Witnesses [the names are in the nominative]: Willelmus, filius Henrici de Kellawe, Nicholaus filius Willelmi de Wetelau, Thomas de Windgate. Seal missing.


[A 10] Latin. 17 February ? 1303/4 datum apud Witton [or possibly Wilton or Witlon] die Lunae prox. post festum Sancti Wlfridi Epi. A.D. [Thi feast could be on February 10, April 24 or October 12] Quitclaim by William de Laton, clerk, to Dame Agnes de Laton, his mother, of one mark of 5 marks of money which she granted to him, to be received at the hands of William de Cambhow in the vill of Es---theburn [3 letters illegible] as a [certain] rescript testifies. To have to Agnes [etc.], for 6 years beginning in the Feast of St. Martin, A.D. mccc tercia. No seal, and no slit for one.


[B 22] Latin. 12 March 1304/5. Dated at York, 12 March, Anno regni regis Edwardi tricesimo tercio. Copy of quitclaim by Roger Bigot, earl of Norfolk and Suffolk, and Marshal of England, to Domino Johanni de Dokenesford, chaplain to the King Edward, of the manor of Thornton, near Pikering, in Yorkshire. [D/Gr 51, 54, 99, 104-6 are on one parchment]


[B 24] Latin. Undated, but between 1305 - 1310. Copy of charter whereby John de Drokenesford, clerk, confirms his manor of Thornton in Pikeringlyth, with its appurtenances, which he had of feoffment of William de Ormesby, knight, which manor the latter had of feoffment of Roger le Bygot, earl of Norfolk, to William le Latymer; to have and hold to the same William le Latymer and heirs as freely and completely as the said earl lately held, of the chief lords. John and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dominis Briano filio Alani, Edmundo Deyncurt, Johe. de Sothvell, Thoma le Latymer de Wardon, Warino de Insula de Kyngeston, Johe. de Wygton, Henrico de Bosco, Johe. de Barton de Fricon[?], Gerrardo Salveyn, et Johe. de Heselarton, militibus; et aliis. [D/Gr 51, 54, 99, 104-6 are on one parchment]


[B 25] Latin. Undated, but probably post 1305. Copy of a charter whereby John de Lythe, de Whiteby, confirms to William le Latymer, knight, lord of Scampston, a messuage in Thornton in Pikeringlyth, lying between the land of Cecilia, daughter of Alan de Thornton on the one part and that of William de Shirburne on the other part. To hold to the said William and heirs of the chief lords. John and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Edmundo de Hastynges, Johe. Morin, Willelmo de Yeland, Willelmo de Euerle, Thoma Brette, Willelmo Thornef, Willelmo de Wyerne, Russello de Thornton, Willelmo Tenelby, et aliis. [D/Gr 51, 54, 99, 104-6 are on one parchment]


[D 106] Latin. 20 April 1306 dated at Lenne, Vicesimo die Aprilis anno regni regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tricesimo quarto. Charter confirming a grant from Thomas de Lexham, burgess of Lenne, to the prior provincial of the friars of the order of St. Augustine in England and to the friars of the same order dwelling in Lenne and to their successors, of all that land with buildings [etc.], in Lenne in the street called Littestreesgate which he had acquired of Reginald le taverner of Lenne, lying between the land of the said prior and friars, north, and the land of the same Reginald, south, as it extends from the said street, west, ultra totam gutteram to the land of Laurence Burrus, east. To have [etc.], to the said prior [etc.], of the chief lords. Witnesses: Galfridus Drewetunt, mayor of Lenne, Thomas de Waynflet, John Lamb, Robert de London, Radulphus de Fouldon, Robert Eostin, Richard Hopman, William de Rigges, and others. [Endorsed:] Listergate, 34 Edward, Augustine Friar. Seal (Durham Seals, 1595)


[D 80] Latin. Undated, but presumably ante 1307. See D/Gr 109-110. Charter whereby Hugh de Whyteby and Juliana his wife confirm to John de Werdall, heirs, or assigns, a toft and 3 bovates of land with appurtenances in the vill of Estre Kellawe. To have [etc.], to the said John and heirs [etc.], of the chief lords. Hugh, Juliana, and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Robert de Hetona, Thomas de Eggisclyf, Peter de Trillisdene, William de Silkisworth, John son of John de Kellawe, Roger son of Hugh of the same, Ralph son of Allan of the same, and others. Seals missing.


[D 51] Latin. 11 January 1306/7. Dated apud Kellawe die Mercurii proxima ante festum Sancti Hilarii anno regni Regis Edwardi tricesimo quinto. Deed whereby John de Wardall witnesses that whereas Hugh de Whyteby and Julia his wife have by a charter enfeoffed him in a toft and 3 bovates of land in Kellaw and whereas for toft [etc.], 100 marks remain to be paid by him to Hugh and Julia in the morrow of St. Hilary next: now he grants, if he fail in payment, toft [etc.], shall revert to Hugh and Julia, atid the earlier charter be void. Seal missing.


[D 81] Latin. January 1306/7 At the Court of the King at Durham in the morrow of St. Hilary anno regni regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici xxxv in the presence of Henry de Guldeford, Henry Scrop and Thomas de Sheffeld, justices, and of others. Final concord between Hugh de Whyteby and Juliana his wife, plaintiffs, and John de Werdale deforciant, whereby Hugh and wife recognize a toft and 3 bovates of land in Ester-Kellaw to be John's as that which John has of gift of Hugh and Juliana. For this acknowledgment [etc.], John has granted the tenement to Hugh and Juliana and returned it to them in the said court. To have [etc.], to Hugh and Juliana and heirs of the chief lords. If Hugh and wife die without heirs of their bodies, the tenement shall remain to the heirs of Hugh. For this concord Hugh and Juliana have given John a sore sparrow-hawk.


[C 40] Latin. 25 January 1306/7. Dated apud Martone die Mercurii in festo conversionis Sancti Pauli Apostoli anno regni Regis Edwardi filil Regis Henrici tricesimo quinto. Indenture witnessing that whereas Thomas son of Peter de Morton granted to Sir Robert de Lomeleye and his heirs that they might approve waste land in the moor of Morton the said Robert granted for himself and heirs that the said Thomas [etc.], shall have right of common with all cattle in the said moor, or in part thereof, through the whole year, until it shall be brought into approvement or into cultivated land or made meadow, without either the right of impounding cattle, or any impediment on tbe part of Robert [etc.], (quousque in approiamentum vel in terram cultam redigatur vel pratum inde fiat cum omnimodis averiis suis absque inparcamento vel impedimento dicti Roberti) only so that Robert and his heirs may be free to approve whenever they wish. Seal (Durham Seals, 1832)


[D 26] Latin. 2 July 1307. Dated apud Kellawe die dominica proxima post festum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli anno Domini, millesimo ccc septimo. Quitclaim by Felicia, relict of Peter Wlward, de Corneford, to Emery, son of Thomas de Kellawe, and heirs, of all rigbt and claim she has or had in all messuages, lands, tenements, rents [etc.], which she had by reason of dowry from Peter, her husband, in the vill of Corneforde. For this quitclaim Emery paid a sum of money in hand. Witnesses: Johanne de Haveryngtone, Willelmo de Brakenbiry, Willelmo de Auforde, Willelmo filio Henrici de Kellawe, Thoma de Wyndegates. Seal missing.


[C 5] Latin. 29 September 1307 London in feast of St. Michael Archangel [as below]. Covenant: Sir Henry de Guldeford, clerk of the King, demises to farm to John de Denum his manor of Uffirtone, with buildings, gardens, woods [etc.], which he, Henry, had of gift from Sir William Basset; to have [etc.], to John and heirs, for ten years from the term beginning in the feast of St. Michael Archangel A.D. mccc septimo, of Henry by service of one rose and performing for Henry the customary services to the lords of the fee. Henry warrants. Witnesses: [Sir] Henry de Scrop, William de Herle, Geoffrey de Scrop, John de Dudden, John Galun and others. Seal missing.


[K 2] Latin. 18 May 1308. Dated apud Dunelmum die Sabati proxima ante Assencionem Domini Anno Domini mcccviii Quitclaim by Thomas de Edirdacres of his right and claim in a toft and 20 acres with meadow in Thornlaw to William, Son of Henry de Kellaw, and heirs. Witnesses: Willelmo de Kilkenni, Waltero de Lodeworth, Roberto de Besepole, Galfrido de Mewtona, Johe. de Edmansley, Thom. de Windegates. [See D/Gr 116.] Seal missing.


[D 36] Latin. 2 June 1208. Anno Domini millesimo ccc octavo ad festum Pentecostes. Covenant whereby Emery de Kellaw grants ad firmam to John de Alayncheyles his part in the mill of Slaueley, with suit. To have to John and heirs, as freely [etc.], as William de Kellaw [had], for 10 years; paying yearly 25s. John shall maintain the mill at his own expense, and hand it over at the end of the term in as good condition as he found it. If John fail in payment at any term, Emery may distrain and re-enter. Sureties: Dominum Thomam de Witewortha militem, et Willelmum de Auforth. Witnesses: Domino Philippo de la Ley, Domino Waltero de Wessington, Johanne de Brettelay, Willelmo de Farnakirs. [Transcribed in A History of Northumberland, VI, 350]. Seals missing.


[K 1] Latin. Undated, ? c.1308. Charter whereby Thomas de Edirdacres confirms to William, son of Henry de Kellaw, a toft and those 20 acres of land and that meadow with appurtenances which Richard and Hugh de Shaldforde formerly held of him in the vill of Thornlaw. To have to William, heirs [etc.], of the chief lords. Thomas and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Willelmo de Kilkenni, Emery de Kellaw, Waltero de Lodeworth, Galfrido de Mewtona, Johe. de Bosco, Roberto de Besepole et Thom. de Windegates. [Mentioned in Robert Surtees, The History and Antiquities of ... Durham, I, 83]. [See D/Gr 114]. Seal missing.


[K 3] Latin. 11 November 1309. Dated apud Thornelawe, anno ab incarnatione Domini mccc nono ad festum Sancti Martini in Hyeme. Deed whereby John de Dalton for a sum of money paid in hand demises to farm to John son of Henry de Kellaw his land with buildings [etc.], which he, Dalton, had of gift of William, his father, in the vill of Thornelaw. To have to John, son of Henry, and heirs, for 12 years. Dalton and heirs warrant. If John, son of Henry, and heirs, wish to hold the land [etc.], beyond the period aforesaid against the wish of Dalton, he shall pay yearly £5 to Dalton and heirs. If Dalton within this period wish to sell or to let the land, John, son of Henry, grants that Dalton has a nearer right to the premises than any other person. Witnesses: Emerico de Kellawe, Willo. fil. Henrici de Kellawe, Waltero de Lodewrth, Thoma fil. Nicholai de Kellawe, Thoma de Windegate. Seal missing.


[K 4] Latin. 21 March 1309/10. Dated apud Thornelawe die Sabati proxima post festum Sancti Cudberti in marcio mccc nono. Charter whereby John de Dalton confirms his land in Thornelawe, the gift of William his father, to John son of Henry de Kellawe. To have, of the chief lords, by the services due; paying to Dalton and heirs a rose yearly for other services. Dalton and heirs warrant. Witnesses: as in D/Gr 117. Seal missing.


[K 5] Latin. Undated, ? 1310. Charter whereby Richard called Pygune confirms his land in Thornelaw with the toft and croft, which William son of Simon Tod formerly held of him, to John son of Henry de Kellaw. To have of the chief lord. Richard and heirs warrant. Witnesses: John Harpyne, Willo. de Kellawe, Petro de Kellaw, Tomas de Windegate, Waltero de Luddewr[th], Simone de Kell[aw], Waltero clerico. Seal.


[C 4] Latin. 24 April 1310 At Durham the Friday next after the Feast of St. George the Martyr millesimo trecentesimo decimo. Indenture witnessing that when John de Denum recovered possession, by writ of novel disseisin, against Sir William Basset, knight, of a messuage, 100 acres of land, 12 acres of wood, and 30 acres of moor and pasture in Uffurtone in the presence of Lambert de Trikyngham and companions on [the date as above], it was agreed John should not pursue execution of judgment of the writ before [a day fixed] on which if William or heirs should at the Monastery at Durham pay to John 110 marks of silver John would not make execution of judgment, but on the contrary would renounce his claim in the lands and would surrender all writings which he had of Sir Henry de Guldeford to the same Sir William with quitclaim of all right to the said tenements. If Sir William or heirs make not satisfaction concerning the 110 marks, John should have the lands according to the form of recovery, it nevertheless being observed that if William or heirs pay to John 42 pounds of silver at the monastery of Durham in the feast of St. Michael Archangel in 1320 John should return and deliver to the said William the said tenements to be held for ever, otherwise they should remain to John for ever. Seal in good condition (Durham Seals, 146) 1311. See D/Gr 147.


[A 53] Latin. 7 March 1311/2. Dated apud Strantone die Martis proxima ante festum Beati Gregorii Papae anno domini mccc undecimo. Charter whereby Richard, son of John, son of Marmeducy, confirms to Gilbert de Scharesbecke a toft and croft and a salt pit which Peter de Wetlaw once held of him in the vill of Seton Carrou, and a toft and croft which John de Wythton once held of him in the same vill. To have to Gilbert for life, paying yearly to Richard and heirs 25s. and a quarteriam of salt for all services, and doing for Richard and heirs the services due to the chief lord. Richard and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Roberto de Eplingdene, Ricardo de Parco, Ricardo de Stanlaw, Roberto de Leuesham, Willo. Postel de Gretham. Seal of Gilbert (Durham Seals, 2176)


[B 55] Latin. Undated, ? 1311 - 1334. Charter whereby John de Birteley, senior, confirms to John, his son, and Johanna, daughter of Walter de Eglisclef, his son's wife, 5 messuages, seven times twenty acres of land in Birteley, of which the same son John holds of him one messuage and 59 acres of land, and Walranus de Pycktre [Picktree] holds one messuage and 23 acres, which Gilbert de Ackedene formerly held, and Richard Newhusband holds one messuage and 23 acres which Roger Breustere held, and Emma de Bransepeth holds one messuage and 9 acres which Gilbert de Ackedene held, and Patricius son of Adam holds one messuage and 3.5 acres, and Walter garco. Margar. [sic] holds 7.5 acres which the lady (domina) held, and Adam de Twyseles holds 4 acres which the lady held, and William Sprot holds 6 acres which the lady held, and William, son of Robert, holds 5 acres which the lady held. To hold [etc.], of John de Birteley, senior; rendering yearly 27 pence for all services [etc.]. If son John and wife pass away (discedere) without heirs, the lands [etc.] revert to John, senior. The latter grants to John and wife and heirs common of pasture for 8 beasts in his separable pastures of Birteley throughout the year, and to the tenants of John and wife pasturage rights. John de Birteley warrants. Witnesses: Robt. de Hilton, Waltero de Wessington, knights; Johe. de Insula tunc rectore ecclesiae de Boldone, Gilberto de Gateganges, Johe. de Bydick, Gilberto de Scaresbeck, Petro de Kyllum, Robt. de Eglisclef, Alano de Scudelaw. Seal missing.


[D 28] Latin. 11 November 1312. Anno Doimini millesimo ccc duodecimo ad festum Sancti Martini in hyeme. Deed whereby Peter de Kellawe demises to farm to Thomas cocus de Corneford a messuage and 9.5 acres of land, an acre de leyes near Thynforde in Corneforde with all appurtenances, saving to Peter his meadow in the same vill. To have to Thomas, heirs and assigns for 17 years, paying Peter [etc.], 30s. yearly, and 12 hens. Thomas shall keep tenement and land in as good state as he found them, and shall enclose the meadow of Peter near Thynforde when necessary. Thomas finds sureties viz: William de Seggefeld, Walter garcionem of Peter, and Adam de Schutlington. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Johanne filio Petri de Maynesford, Thoma de Maynesford, Willo. Kynge manente in Corneford, Johanne preposito manente in eadem, et Waltero filio Willelmi manente in eadem. Two seals.


[D 38] Latin. 28 October 1313. Dated Apud Midelham die dominica in festo Apostolorum Simonis et Judae anno Domini millesimo trescentesimo tercio decimo. Quitclaim, by John, son of John of Durham, to Patrick de Kellawe and Cecily his wife and heirs, of all right he had to common in those lands, woods, pastures [etc.], which Patrick had of feoffment of Richard, bishop of Durham, in Harbarus, within the boundaries Holforthe below Koken, the Were, Croketford upon Blakeburne. Patrick may hold, quit of all commons and estovers; but, if John's cattle enter these boundaries by reason of defect of enclosure they are not to be impounded, nor for any cause detained. Witnesses: Domino Waltero de Wessington, Domino Jordano de Dalden, militibus; Johanne de Yeland, Johanne de Bidik, Johanne de Useworth, Johanne de Birteley, Willelmo domino de Neuton. Seal, damaged, of Patrick Kellaw (Durham Seals, 1477)


[D 116] Latin. 7 January 1313/14. At Stoketon, 7th of January, 1313, and in the 3rd year of our pontificate. Grant and reciprocal quitclaims chirograph between (1) Richard [Kellawe] bishop of Durham and (2) Thomas du Boys, Lucia de Hessewell, William de Silkesworth, William de Bordone, and Ralph de Gretham: that these latter have granted to the bishop 24 acres of moor in Hessewell upon the Whiteside lying hard by the field of the same bishop [in] Shirburn. To have [etc.], to the bishop and successors in severalty all the year. Thomas, Lucia [etc.], and heirs warrant. And they have quitclaimed for themselves and heirs to the bishop and his successors all the right they might have to right of common for their animals in lands or pastures of the same bishop in Shirburn and Shaldeford. And they have granted for themselves and heirs that the said bishop and his successors may hold their [the bishop's, etc.] lands and pastures aforesaid in severalty all the year for ever without the grantors' opposition or their heirs'. Furthermore, Geoffrey, prior of Durham, and Thomas de Goldesburgh, archdeacon of Durham, for themselves and successors, and Robert Page, William de Hessewell de Scocia for themselves and heirs have quitclaimed to the bishop and his successors all right they might have to right of common for their animals in Shirburn and Shaldeford, and in the aforesaid 24 acres of moor in Hessewell. For this donation and quitclaim the bishop has quitclaimed for himself and successors to Thomas, Lucia, William, William, and Ralph all the right he might have to right of common for his animals and those of his men of Shirburn and Shaldeford in lands or pastures in Hessewell, and he grants that Thomas, Lucia, [etc.]. may have all their lands and pastures in the aforesaid vill of Hessewell in severalty all the year without his opposition or his successors'. And furthermore [in certain eventualities specified in the deed, it is agreed that these agreements and quitclaims, as set forth above, shall be cancelled, and rights and claims shall remain as they were before the making of the present deed]. Witnesses: Dominus Richard Marmaduke, Richard de Routhbiry, Jordan de Dalden, knights; John de Yeland, Ralph de Haughthorn, Robert de Pesepoel, Walter de Lodeworth, and others. Seal of bishop Richard de Kellaw, in good condition (Durham Seals, 3127)


[D 117] Latin. Undated, c.1313 - 1314. Charter whereby Thomas de Herle confirms to Juliana de Boyes two messuages and four times twenty and ten acres of land with appurtenances in Hepedone with the meadow to the said tenements and lands everywhere belonging. Furthermore, he grants to the same Juliana all his purparty of waste and moor in Hepedone; also the reversion of one messuage and 30 acres of land with appurtenances in Seham which John de Boyes and Alice his wife hold for the term of the life of the said Alice and which after Alice's death to him must revert; the reversion of one messuage [and] 30 acres of land with meadow adjacent, with appurtenances, in Hepedone which John de Boyes and Alice his wife hold for the term of the life of the same Alice and which after her death to him must revert; the reversion of a messuage [and 30 acres of land with meadow adjoining, with appurtenances, in Hepedone which Thomasina, sister of Alice, holds for the term of her life and which after Thomasina's death to him must revert; the reversion of a messuage [and] 30 acres of land with meadow adjoining, with appurtenances, in Hepedone which Marieria, sister of Alice, holds for the term of her life and which after Marieria's death to him must revert. To have [etc.], to Juliana and heirs, of the chief lords. Thomas and his heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dominus Richard Marmaduk, knight, Thomas de Boyes, Walter de Ludworth, Peter de Trillesden, Robert de Lambton, William de Silkesworth, John de Wetley, and others. Seal (Durham Seals, 1258)


[A 16] Latin. 24 February 1314/15. Dated apud Hertelpole die Lune proxima post festum Sancti Petri in Cathedra anno Domini mcccxiiii. Charter whereby Robert Gretheued de Clyvelande confirms to John, son of Roger de Hawkyslaw, all lands, rents [etc.], which he, Robert, had in Hertelpol in exchange for lands, rents [etc.], in Casteleden which ought to descend to the said John from the assignation of John Schirlok after the decease of Cicily formerly wife of Schirlok. To have to Hawkyslaw, heirs, [etc.], of the chief lord. Robert and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Benedicto filio Willelmi maiore tunc de Hartelpol, Ricardo Masun, ballivo tunc et ejusdem, Andrea de Bruntoft, Hugone Lambe, Willelmo filio Gilberti, Willelmo de Gervaus, Willo. Raynalde, clerico, et aliis. Seal missing.


[B 38] Latin. 31 March 1315. Dated apud Novum Castrum super Tynam die Lune proxima post octabas Pasche anno gratiae, 1315, et anno regni regis Edwardi filii regis Edwardi octavo. Charter whereby Robert, son of Godric of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, le seler confirms to Robert de Helmesleye of the same place an annual rent of 8s. accruing from two booths with appurtenances in Newcastle in the street which leads from the lower pistrina [bakehouses] of the King in the direction of the church of St. Nicholas, which rent he, Robert, son of Godric, bought of Adam le Furbeour. To have the said annual rent to Helmesley and heirs and assigns. Robert, son of Godric, also quitclaims for himself and heirs all right and claim in the two booths; and also warrants. Witnesses: Rico. de Emeldone tunc capitali ballivo ville Novi Castri super Tynam, Johne. filio Henrici le Scot, Thoma de Frismarisco, Willo. de Burneton et Johe. de Ellerker tunc ballivis eiusdem ville, Johe. de Inglewode, Johne. de Rouclif, Johe. Lang, Roberto de Morpath, Rico. de Brighton, et aliis. Seal (Durham Seals, 1083)


[D 39] Latin. 27 July 1315. Dated apud Dunelmum die Dominica proxima post festum Sancti Jacobi Apostoli, 1315, et Pontificatus predicti Episcopi [Kellaw] quinto. Charter whereby Patrick de Kellaw confirms Johi. de Carliolo, chaplain, the manor of Harebarus which Patrick hd of feoffment of his brother bishop Richard. To have of the bishop. Patrick also gives to John all goods and chattels found in the manor on the day of the making of this deed. Patrick and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Domino Ricardo Marmaduke tunc senesscallo Dunelm., Dno. Waltero de Wessington, Johanne filio Johannis de Dunelm., Willo. Dno. de Neuton, Johanne de Birteley, Thoma fratre eius, Willo. de Heberin. Seal (Durham Seals, 1477)


[B 32] Latin. 12 April 1316 Datum apud Corbrige die Lunae in septimana Paschae, anno graciae millesimo tricentesimo sexto decimo, et anno regni regis Edwardi filii regis Edwardi nono. Thomas Armiger de Corbrige and Emma his wife confirm to Richard Reynauld de Novo Castro super Tynam, clerico that messuage with appurtenances in Corbrige in the market place lying in latitude between the messuage of Hugh, son of Simon, on the one part, and the messuage which formerly belonged to Hugh, son of Asceline, on the other part, and extending in longitude from the highway to the stone wall once belonging to Hugh, son of Asceline. To have to the said Richard and heirs of the chief lords. Thomas and Emma warrant. Witnesses: Johne. filio Aliciae, Willo. Ayrik, Alano de Eryngton, Willo. de Neuhame, Adam Palmer, Johe. de London, Thoma filio Alani, et aliis. [Transcribed in A History of Northumberland, X, 434]. One sound seal and one damaged (Durham Seals, 90)


[C 7] Latin. 4 January 1316/17. At Durham Tuesday next before the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord anno regni regis Edwardi filii Regis Edwardi decimo. Quitclaim by William Basset to John de Denum of the manor of Ufferton. Warrant clause. Witnesses: [Sir] Walter de Wessingtone, John de Bidyke, Roger de Essch, Simon his brother, Helia Scot, and others. Seal missing.


[D 31] Latin. 27 May 1319 Anno Domini mccc nono decimo ad festum Pentecostes. Agreement whereby Peter de Kellawe demises to farm to Thomas, son of Nicholas de Kellaw, and Agnes his wife, a messuage and 5 bovates of land with appurtenances, and 2 acres of new waste in Magna Kellawe, viz: the messuage lying between the land of Hugh de Wyteby and that of Roger, son of Hugh. To have of Peter, heirs [etc.], for 24 years; paying yearly 5 marks 3 shillings and 8 pence for all other services [etc.], which by Peter can be demanded; doing nevertheless the services which pertain to this land just as his neighbours do. Thomas and wife may mill their corn growing on 4 bovates of land and 2 acres of new waste ad tresdecim vas, and their corn growing upon 5 bovates of land, viz. [that which was once] William son of Jordan [de Elmedene's], ad sexdecim vas, at Peter's mill. Power to re-enter and retain. The land shall be left in as good condition as when entered. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Domino Ricardo de Routhberi, milite; Petro domino de Trillesdene; Willelmo de Thornelawe; Johanne filio Henrici; Symone de Kellawe. Seal missing.


[D 52] Norman-French. 29 June 1320 Escrit a la ville de Gatesheued le dimaigne prochein apres la Nativite Seint Johan le Baptiste lan du grace mille troyscentz vintisme. Charter chirograph witnessing that John de Berteley has confirmed to William Paytfyne, burgeis de la ville de Neofe Chastelle sur Tyne and heirs, that toft with six acres of land which Richard, son of Cicily, lately held in the field of Akeschelis, as they lie by their ancient bounds; to have to William and heirs and assigns with all the profits as well under as upon the earth; paying to John and heirs 10s. yearly at the four terms customary in the Bishopric, and saving to John, [etc.], half of the mine of coal found in the six acres of land. William and heirs shall bear all the costs of the mine; nevertheless John shall find half of the cost of the pykemen and of the schafteman and of the two wyndours. Besides this, John and heirs shall find gateleue and rivage ['rivage' is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as 'shore or river dues'. Dr. A. Hamilton Thompson thinks it is the duty on the cargo of a coal barge, 'gateleue', he thinks, 'is probably the duty levied on carriage by road'] for the coal found in the six acres. When the coal shall fail, so that no mine can be worked in the six acres John grants that William and heirs and assigns shall have and take (tote le moite) the half of the coal found, and to be found, in the soil and in the field of the aforesaid John in Akescheles and shall bear the costs of both parties, with the gateleue and the rivage as is aforesaid whilst the coals shall last; and to keep faithfully to these points John and William bind themselves, their heirs, lands and tenements, goods and chattels movable and immovable, with right of distraint at the will of the said John and William, in which of the persons soever default may be found. In witness whereof they have set their seals interchangeably. Witnesses: Gilbert de [not legible], Johan de Farnakis, Will. de Merley, Willana de Kybillisworth, Johan de Aleynscheles et plosurs autres. [The original draft of this calendar was submitted to Dr. A. Hamilton Thompson for his inspection and amplification. Two parts of the indenture are too far gone to be legible]. Seal missing.


[A 49] Latin. 31 August 1320. Dated apud Prestone die Dominica proxima ante festum Sancti Cudhberti in Septembri anno Domini millesimo tricentesimo vicesimo. Writing whereby Eudo de Preston grants to William son of William de Walleworth a toft in Preston upon Skiren which Joan, Eudo's daughter, holds for life, and which at her death ought to revert to Eudo. To have to William and heirs, of the chief lords by the services due. Witnesses: Willelmo domino de Skiringham, Johanne Herle domino de Heuworth, Gilberto Thours et Thoma filio ejus, Waltero Passemore de Braffirton. Remains of seal (Durham Seals, 2030)


[K 6] Latin. 23 June 1321. Dated apud Thornetawe die Martis in vigilia Nativitatis Beati Johannis Baptistae anno gratiae millesimo triscentesimo vicesimo primo. Charter whereby John son of Richard Harpyn confirms to William de Kellawe de Thornelawe 4 acres of land in Thornelawe of which 2 acres lie in Caldewellehope, and 2 between le Northmore and the field of Schaldeforde. To have of the chief lord. John and heirs warrant. In return William quitclaims to John and heirs his, William's, right to common on le Northmore, saving and excepting such right yearly for 15 days between the feast of St. Michael and Palm Sunday. Witnesses: Petro de Trillesden, Waltero de Lodeworth, Rogero de Claxton, Willo. de Harte, Johne Dautre. Seal missing.


[D 40] Latin. 12 October 1322. Datum die Martis proxima ante festum Sancti Lucae anno Domini mccc vicesimo secundo Quitclaim by Thomas de Kellau to Henry de Kellau, his brother, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten of 20s. rent from the land of Wyndegates formerly Thomas de Wyndegates'. Witnesses: Galfrido de Hertirpoll, Roberto Gernet, Petro de Quetlau, Johanne de Wihton, Johanne fil. Willi. Perisman, Johanne Abel, Thoma de Seton, clerico. Seal missing.


[A 34] Latin. 18 November 1322. Dated apud Hoton die Jovis in octavis Sci. Martine [sic.] in hyeme A.D. millessimo tricentessimo vicessimo secundo. Quitclaim by Richard, son of William de Sayton, to Gilbert, son of William de Holom, heirs and assigns, of all right, claim, he had or has in a yearly rent of 20s. from lands [etc.], which Gilbert holds hereditarily in Hoton. And Alan de Tesdale and Emma, Richard's mother, have first enfeoffed (prius ... feofarunt) Christiana, Richard's sister, her heirs and assigns in the rent of 20s. Witnesses: Symon de Esse, Gilbert, son of Thomas de Holom, William de Brigholme, Richard de Meborne, Richard son of Thomas de Stanelaw de Hoton, William Harpine de Hoton, Alexander Freman de Hesilden. Seal missing.


[C 18] Latin. 31 January 1322/3. Durham die Lune prox. ante festum purficationis beate Marie anno Dmi. mccc vicesimo secundo. Simon de Eissche acknowledges to have recovered [or, possibly, received] from domino Willelmo de Kinlkenny collector. duorum denariorum ad libram for expenses of messengers going to Carlisle (versus Karl.,) 40s. for his expenses to Carlisle in the company of Roger de Fulthorp and Conan de Aske. He acquits the aforesaid William. Seal, imperfect (Durham Seals, 918)


[A 12] Latin. 7 July 1323. 6th year of the Pontificate of Lewis [de Beaumont], bishop of Durham. Indenture witnessing that the 3rd part of the manor of Gipsete, in which Robert de Massam was seised in his demesne as of fee the day on which he died, was assigned to Margaret, wife of Robert aforesaid, by Nicholas de Sutton sheriff of Durham, and Nicholas Megre, coroner of Chester ward, by brief of the bishop by the oath of John de Alaynscheles, Richard de Ravensworth, Richard son of John of the same, Thomas de Urpath, Thomas de Massam, Roger de Ravensworth, Walter de Gildeforth, Richard de Grendale, William F[damaged] de Quicham, John Ward de Ravensworth, Andrew de Birteley, and William de Yoltone, who, jurors, proceeded to set out the manor; and the southern one-third part (propinquior versus solem) was assigned to Margaret by lot as dowry. [The 3rd part is defined; place names mentioned are: le Estorchiard, le Sieweparke, Milnerlandes, Byrewellehaluch, Langflatte, Deneflatte, Wetelandes, Suanballeflattes, Holynsidehaluch, Merleydene, Byrehough, Garyside, Brome and Brocwelleside]. No seal, and no slit for one.


[C 24] Latin. 22 January 1323/4. At Foxden, the Sunday next before the conversion of St. Paul, millesimo ccc vicesimo tercio. Charter whereby Adam de Elstob confirms to Walter, his son, two tofts, viz.: that which belonged to Durand, son of Henry de Foxden, and the one which he, Adam, had acquired from Ralph de Foxden lying near the toft aforesaid on the north, and two bovates of land which belonged to the said Ralph in Foxden. To have [etc.], to Walter and his assigns, of the chief lords, rendering to these 12s. yearly. Adam warrants. Witnesses: Peter de Brakenbery, domino de Latone; William de Mordone; Gilbert Dautre; Thomas, son of John de Schottone; Richard de Prestone; Gilbert de Wynddildone; William de Foxden, clerk; and others. Seal missing.


[B 31] Latin. 25 January 1323/4. Dated at Colburne in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul millesimo tricentesimo vicesimo tercio. Charter whereby John Breton confirms to William de Appelby a toft and croft, and 63.5 acres of arable land and 5 acres of meadow in the vill and territory of Colburne, viz.: the toft and croft formerly Conan de Kneton's. [Some of the acres lie in Caterigebergh. Other place names mentioned, so far as they can be transcribed, are: Esteholmes, Lenediranes, Estemore, Le Chapeltre, Les Brokes, Graystane, Flintebrekepittes, Calfehoueng, ? Qutzermastedale, Neutoneng, all probably near Colburne or Catterick. A personal name mentioned is Sir Thomas de Manneby]. To have to the said William and heirs, etc., of John during the latter's life, paying yearly to John a rose for all services. John warrants. Witnesses: Domino Thoma de Manneby, milite, Willo. de Burgh, Willo. filio suo, Thoma de Burgh, Johe. de Aynederby, Ranulph. de Burgh, et multis aliis. Seal missing.


[A 63] Latin. 21 August 1324. Dated apud Wyttone die martis proxima ante festum Sancti Bartholomei Apostoli anno Domini millesimo triscentesimo vicesimo quarto. Charter whereby Peter de Brakenbyre and Cecilia, his wife, confirm to Richard, son of Alan de Kellawe, merchant, all that cultivated land, with appurtenances, which lies in the field of Wytton, near Durham, which abuts upon the rivulet of Fulford, south, on the one part and the land of John de Qwelpdale de Fulford and the land of John Fraunkleyn, east, on the other, and which lies near the lonnynge which leads towards Charlawe. To have [etc.], to Richard, heirs [etc.], for ever; paying yearly to Peter, [etc.], 3s.4d. for all other services. If rent be in arrears, power to re-enter. Peter [etc.], warrant. Witnesses: Rogero de Esshe, Johanne Bille, Symone de Esshe, Johe. Fraunkleyn, Gilberto fil. Hugonis, Johe. de Qwelpdale. Seal missing.


[D 41] Latin. 21 September 1324. Dated apud Corneford die Veneris in festo Sancti Mathie [Dr. A. Hamilton Thompson says 'Mathie' is a mistake, by no means unique, for 'Mathei' (Matthias for Matthew), St. Matthew's day, 1324, is evidently the date intended] Apostoli anno mccc vicesimo quarto. Charter whereby Peter de Kellaw confirms to Cecily, his daughter, his capital messuage in Corneforde, and 9.5 acres of arable land lying in various places therein. Also, 5 acres of meadow in the same place of which 3 lie near Thinforde, and 1 near Drittpole, and 1 acre per parcellas between the meadows of the serfs (bondorum) of the vill. To have of the chief lords; paying yearly to Peter during his life 50s. After Peter's decease Cecily may hold without opposition. Power to distrain. Peter and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Dominis Ricardo de Routhebyry, Waltero de insula, militibus; Johanne de Bronighill, Roberto de Brakenbyry, Nicholao Pollard. Seal missing.


[D 121]. Latin. 29 September 1325. millesimo ccc vicesimo quinto the day of St. Michael Archangel at Setone near Neubegyng, Northumberland Indenture of marriage settlement made between (1) John de Setone and (2) William, son of Robert de Denum that William should contract marriage with Margaret, daughter of the said John; and John for the marriage and the burdens to be supported of the marriage (pro oneribus matrimonii supportandis) has bound himself to William in £20 sterling to be paid to William, or his attorney, at Setone [at times fixed]. William shall enfeoff the said John of all lands and tenements which, on the day of the making of this indenture, he had in Denum in Northumberland and elsewhere, or in future may have. John shall re-enfeoff William and Margaret, to themselves and the heirs issuing of their bodies of all such lands [etc.]. If, and when, William and Margaret die without such heirs, the lands shall return to the right heirs of William. To the premises John and William bind themselves. William also binds himself and heirs to John in £100 [failing the carrying out of his obligations]. Witnesses: Robert de Setone, Thomas de Setone, William de Fenrother, Walter, son of Peter de Neubegyng, Richard Rede, and others. Seal defaced.


[A 57] Latin. 11 July 1328. Dated apud Stanley die Lune proxima ante festum Sanctae Margaretae Virginis anno Domini millesimo ccc vicesimo octavo. Chirograph whereby William de Kilkenny, lord of Stanley, confirms to Richard Hallinge a messuage and 20 acres of land and of meadow which William Hogge once held in le Sheles near le Pethe and 1/2 acre lying to the north outlet of the Shelemore which Galfrid Cartere formerly held and a messuage and 21 acres of land and meadow which Robert Cartere once held in the same place. To have [etc.], to Richard for life, paying to William yearly 20s.10d., and doing suit at his mill of Stanley as Hogge and Robert Cartere were wont to do, for all services. After Richard's decease the lands revert to William and heirs, who warrant. Witnesses: Johanne de Aldefeld [?], Ricardo domino de Lince [Linz], Johanne de Bursblades, Thoma de Calsete, Johanne de Mora. Seal missing.


[A 19] Latin. 4 August 1328. Dated apud Hauthorn die Jovis prox. post festum Sancti Petri ad Vincula anno regni regis Edwardi tertii post conquestum secundo. Charter whereby Alan de Friseby confirms to William de Burneton, of Newcastle-uponTyne, a windmill which he, Friseby, had in Hauthorn by gift from Jollan de Merley, son of Randal de Merley, with the site and ground of the mill together with suit of 4 bovates of land which Adam, the shepherd, and Roger, son of Robert, formerly held of the said Jollan in Hauthorn, together with suit of all his, Friseby's, tenants, free as well as cottagers, and of his ploughmen [etc.], and of all the servants of himself and of his heirs or assigns, or of their farmers who take liberacionem, and of all others who at the said mill are accustomed to mill and owe suit in any way; together with 18d. yearly rent from 5 roods of land in Hauthorn, near Morewelle, which Isabella de Merley holds. To have and to hold to William, heirs, and assigns of the chief lords. None of Friseby's tenants, tenants of his heirs or assigns, none of their farmers shall mill corn otherwise than at the said mill. If such should be evident William, or his heirs or assigns, may punish, or amendment make according to the custom of the country. Nor shall the tenants have hand mills. If such be found William's men may break and remove them. Friseby's tenants shall carry at their expense with his help mill-stones to the said mill whenever William or heirs require. The miller, whoever he is at the time, shall have food (comestum) from Friseby's house whenever he happens to mill Friseby's corn. [There are other clauses]. Friseby warrants mill and rent. Witnesses: Jordano de Dalden, milite, Thoma du Boys, Waltero de Ludworth, Thoma de Corneford, Waltero de Hawyk. Seal missing.


[B 43] Latin. 25 April 1330. [At the foot of this deed has been written (? by Dr. Greenwell), in pencil, '4 Edw. III.' Mr. A.M. Oliver thinks from evidence in the deed that 4 Edward II, 1311, would 'fit all the circumstances']. Dated at Woderington in the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist anno regni regis Edwardi quarto. Chirograph witnessing that John Marreys de Ellington has demised to farm to John de Woderingtoun, knight, a toft lying between the toft which Robert Baillolf[?] holds [east] and that which John son of William holds [west], with 25 acres of land which he, Marreys, has in the same vill of Ellington by the decease of John son of David de Lasceles. To have [etc.], to Sir John and heirs for 10 years, rendering 30s. yearly. If the toft be held beyond the 10 years, 100s. are to be paid yearly. Small seal.


[A 35] Latin. Undated, ? 1330. Indenture witnessing that whereas William de Wilton has given to Symon de Esche all tenements and lands which William had of gift of John de Stirkelande in the vill of Hoton, to have to Symon and heirs as in a charter Symon has of William is set forth, Symon [now] grants if William or heirs pay to Symon or heirs 4 marks at Hoton [on 11 November] in 1330 the aforesaid charter by William made to Symon shall be of no strength, and that William may re-enter and retain the lands. William grants if he or heirs should not pay the 4 marks that this indenture shall be of no moment, but that his preceding charter may remain in strength. Symon grants if it happen William [etc.] fail in payment of the 4 marks, he, Symon, and heirs are held to pay to William 20s. within 15 days from the Feast of St. Martin in winter, 1330. Witnesses: Walter de Ludworth, John Harpyne, Robert de Lambton, William de Pytingdon, John Corom [?], William de Fenrothyr. Seal missing.


[B 53] Latin. 1 September 1332. Dated at Newcastle-upon-Tyne the Tuesday next after the feast of the decollation of St. John the Baptist Indenture witnessing that William de Tyndale, Sheriff of Northumberland, at Faudone the Sunday next after the feast of the decollation of St. John the Baptist in the 6th year of Edward III [30 August 1332] - by reason of a writ of the King to the same William in these words: Edward by the grace of God, King of England: know that Roger Mauduyt and Alianora his wife in our Court at Westminster have recovered seisin against Archebald de Douglas of the 3rd part of the manor of Faudone, the dower of Alianora, by default of Archebald; and therefore to thee we command that to Roger and Alianora concerning the 3rd part without delay thou mayest make to have possession, witness Will. de Herle at Westminster 28 November in the 5th year of our reign - has delivered to Roger and Alianora the 3rd part of the manor of Faudon to be held in dotem of the same Alianore according to the form of the preceding brief, viz.: 3rd part of the same manor situated towards the east with the 3rd part of one pound of pepper which Thomas de Esselyngtone renders yearly for lands which he holds in the same manor, and 3rd part towards the east of all lands of demesne and of all meadows and pastures as they lie in their boundaries, viz. 3rd part of any cultivated field and meadow lying east, and 3rd part of the mill which is accustomed to yield yearly 5 marks, and 3rd part of the waste and moor, [etc.], and terciam partem sexdecim terrarum husbandorum cum pertinenciis in the vill of Faudone. [Personal names of husbandmen are Adam de Faudone, Will. Godeson, Walter Batemanson, Adam son of Hugo, Adam Modiman, Will. Smod]. Two seals in excellent condition: (1) Roger Mauduyt's, (2) Alienora, his wife's (Durham Seals, 1728, 1729)


[B 57] Latin. Undated, ? 1332 - 1345. Charter whereby John le Glover de Karliolo and Angnes his wife confirm to Angnes Ferthane de Corbrige the tenement which they have in le Marketgate in Corbrige situate between the place of the hospital of Stainscau [Stagshaw] on the one part and the tenement of the aforesaid Angnes on the other part of which one head abuts upon the King's highway and the other upoii the churchyard of St. Andrew. To hold to the said Angnes and heirs, of the chief lords paying yearly to the aforesaid John and his wife and heirs 3 shillings. Witnesses: Ada[m] son of Alan, steward of Lord Henry de Perci, Johe. de Tirwyte, Roberto tannatore, Gilbert. de Ebcestre, Willelmo del Halle, Ada[m] Martin, and Thoma. fil. Adae and others. [Deed transcribed in A History of Northumberland, X, 439]. One seal in good condition (Durham Seals, 1077)


[D 125] Latin. 3 April 1333 At Herdewik near Nortone die Sabati in vigilia Pasche anno Indenture of lease by Richard de Herdewik to Robert, son of Roger Ward, and Eufemia his wife, of a toft with garden and four acres of land in Herdewik, near Nortone. To have [etc.], to Robert and wife and heirs from the feast of St. Martin in winter mcccxxxiii for twelve years, rendering yearly 6s. Richard shall find timber for the building of a house; and Robert and his wife shall build it at the cost of Richard who will allow to Robert and his wife out of the rent paid the expenses respecting the building. At the end of the twelve years Robert and wife shall leave the house [etc.], in good condition. Richard and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Robert de Nortone, Radulphus de Rungetone, William son of Thomas de Stoketone, Johit de Redmershill, and others. Two seals.


[B 66] Latin. Undated, but see D/Gr 153. Charter whereby Thomas de Fossure de Thokerington, son and heir of William Fossure de Thokeryngton, confirms a deed of his father's whereby the latter confirms to Roger his son [and brother to Thomas] the toft with garden called Coppisgrene and 20 acres of land arable and 3 acres of meadow in Thokeryngton, viz. 1.5 acres upon the Battys between the land of Symon son of Thomas and that of Andrew Bulle, 1 acre at the Poteside between the land of Adam de Kirkeland and that of John the reeve, 1 acre upon Whiteside near the land of Nicholas de Yetham, 1/2 acre upon the Erynshope near the land of John, son of the reeve, 1/2 acre at Laytehall near the land of Master de Chibburne, one rood at Botirlaw near the land of Nicholas de Yeteham, 1 rood at Milkewelside near the land of John de Redesdale, 1 root at Thristilflate near the land of Nicholas de Yetham, 1/2 acre at the Milnedame near the land of the same Nicholas, 1/2 acre of land near the common moor, 1 acre at Hutirlaws near the land of the said Nicholas, 1/2 acre at Homyldonhendis near the land of Nicholas the remembrancer, 1/2 acre upon Homyldonendis on the north part, and 1 rood in the northbanke of Homildon, 1 rood in the eastbank of Homyldon and 1.5 acres at Holden near the land of John son of the reeve, 1 rood at Longdyke near the land of the same John, 1/2 acre at Helleknole, 1 rood below Helleknoll, and an acre upon Opynlaw, 1/2 acre at the tofts near the land of John, son of the reeve, 1 acre near the cross against Swethope, 1 acre at Hundcastell abutting upon the Crokidrodis, 1 acre at Bellyslaw, 1 rood at Deppewelside near the land of William Dellau, and an acre in the same place, and another acre in the same place abutting upon Blaclau, and a 1/2 acre at Manichestirs below the Cambe and 1/2 acre in the same place, and a rood below the Westbothe near the land of Symon son of Ranulph, another rood in the same place, 1/2 acre abutting on Cromflate, 1/2 acre at Moreflate, and an acre of meadow at Manychestirs, 1/2 acre of meadow in Feldirleche, 1/2 acre of meadow at Holden, and an acre of meadow at Blaclau; to have to the said Roger for life paying yearly 5s. Witnesses: Dno. Robto. de Insula, milite, Willo. de Swepthope, Waltero de Hauwyke, Gilberto de Babyngton, Johne. de Esschynden, Hugone de Whelpington et aliis. Thomas's confirmation is witnessed by the same. [Transcribed in A History of Northumberland, IV, 401]. Seal missing.


[B 67] Latin. 20 March 1333/4. Dated apud Ebor. xiii Kal. April. anno Domini mccc tricesimo tercio. Letter of proxy issued by John de Warenna, canon of the Church of the Blessed Peter at York, rector and prebend of the Church of Thokrington in the diocese of Durham appointing Sir Adam de Colwell, chaplain, and Thomas Fossor de Thokrington his proctors jointly and severally, in all things concerning him and his church, aforesaid. [Partly transcribed in A History of Northumberland, IV, 401]. Part of seal.


[B 56] Latin. 24 May 1334. Dated in abbatia de Albalanda, [Blanchland], die Martis proxima post festum sancte Trinitatis, anno regni regis Edwardi tercii a conquestu octavo. Quitclaim by William de Herle to John, son of John de Corbrigge, of a messuage in Corbrigge situate in the Fishmarket, which John had of gift of Agnes, formerly wife of Hugh, son of Asselinus de Corbrigge. [Transcribed in A History of Northumberland, X, 437]. Seal damaged (Durham Seals, 1261)


[D 115] Latin. 25 September 1335. Dat[um] apud Novu[m] Castrum sup[er] Tynam in plena curio eiusdem ville die Lune p[ro]xima post festum S[anc]ti Mathei Apostoli et Evangeliste anno regni regis Edwardi tercii a conquestu nono. Charter whereby Normannus de Bidyk, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Katarina his wife, daughter and heir of Ingelram [Ingram] de Colonia, confirm to Waleran de Lomley, burgess of Newcastle, all that messuage with appurtenances in Newcastle in the street called the Clos, in longitude and latitude between the messuage of John de Frisco Marisco on the one part, and the communem grypam on the other. Katarina compelled neither by force, nor by fear of her husband, but of her own will and accord, has appeared in full court of the vill of Newcastle in the presence of the mayor and bailiffs thereof, and within the 4 benches of the court has sworn on the Holy Gospel that whatever may happen to her husband in the future she will never go against this deed nor attempt to contradict it; and she grants that by this deed she and heirs are for ever excluded [from any right] in the preceding messuage. To have to Waleran and heirs of the chief lords. Warranty. Witnesses: Richard de Aketon [Acton] mayor of the said town of Newcastle, Hugh de Hecham, Gilbert Haukyn, and Robert de Haliwell, bailiffs at this time of the same town, William Thorauld, William de Aketon, William Hering, Robert de Shiluyngton, Hugh de Angerton, and others. [Abstract of deed appears in Collectanea Topographica et Genealogica, IV, pp. 88-9. See also Surtees Society vol. 137, p. 23]. [At bottom of deed]: 'Reynald'. Seals missing.


[D 43] Latin. 27 December 1336. Dated apud Est Kellaw die Veneris in festo Beati Johannis Apostoli anno Domini millesimo tricentisimo tricesimo sexto. Charter whereby Hugh de Whytby and Julia, his wife, confirm to Thomas de Lawe de Whytby a toft and 3 bovates of land in Est Kellaw. To have of the chief lords. Hugo and Julia warrant. Witnesses: Johanne de Kellaw, Willo. de Kellaw, Waltero de Ludworth, Johanne Harpyn, Symone de Kellaw, Rogero de Heppedon, Johanne Freman de Cashopp. Two seals (Durham Seals, 2636)


[D 49] Latin. 19 January 1336/7. Dated Dunelm. decimo nono die mensis Januarii anno Domini millesimo tricentesimo tricesimo sexto. Chirograph witnessing that Cecilia, widow of Patric de Kellaw, has confirmed to John cook (cocus) half an acre of arable land near the mill of the aforesaid Cecilia of Harbaruuse on the south. To have of Cecilia during her life; paying her yearly 2s. Power to re-enter and retain. Witiiesses: Willo. de Lamptone, Rogero dno. de Neutone, Roberto Ayre de Lumley, Roberto de le Stobbis. Seal of Cecilia Kellaw (Durham Seals, 1466)


[D 29] Latin. 22 April 1338. Dated at Durham die Mercurii proxima ante festum Sancti Marci Evangelistae anno Domini millesimo ccc tricesimo octavo. Indenture whereby Elizabeth Conyers delivered to Richard, son of Peter de Kellaw, charters, writings, books, vestments, chalices and all other writings below, viz.: charter of Robert, bishop of Durham, made to William, son of Thomas de Kellaw, concerning 8 times 20 acres of land in Old Park (in Veteri Parco); confirmation of Richard, prior of Durham, of the same; writing of Ernaldus [Arnold], formerly vicar of the church of Kellaw and procurator of the house of Sherburn, concerning lands [etc.], in Parva Kellaw; charter of Ernaldus de Acland made to Geoffrey Bland concerning lands [etc.] in Parva Kellaw; charter of William de Byrteley made to Thomas de Kellaw concerning land formerly Ralph de Cestria's; charter of William, son of Jordan de Elmesden, made to William de Kellaw, concerning a toft and a bovate of land in Kellaw; charter of Matilda de Kellaw made to Cristiana, her daughter, wife of Robert Taburer, concerning a bovate of land in Kellaw; charter of William, son of Ralph Cestria, made to Thomas de Kellaw, concerning 36 acres of land in Tribeley; charter of Thomas de Kellaw, made to Robert le Taburer, concerning a bovate of land in Kellaw; charter of John, son of Robert le Taburer, made to William, son of Thomas de Kellaw, concerning a bovate of land in Kellaw; writing of Ralph Harpyn made to Robert le Taburer concerning a bovate of land in Kellaw; indenture made between Peter de Kellaw and Thomas, son of Nicholas de Kellaw, concerning a messuage and 5 bovates of land for term of 24 years; indenture between (1) Alex. de Kellaw, William, son of Guy, and Thomas, son of Thomas of the same place, and (2) Jordan de Elmesdene and Denise his wife, concerning a bovate of land and a villein with issue in Kellaw; one other indenture concerning the same, made between them; indenture between (1) Thomas de Kellaw, and (2) Nicholas, son of Alexander, and Henry, son of William of the same place, concerning 23.5 acres of moor; charter of Peter Wodewarde made to William de Kellaw concerning a messuage and 9.5 acres of arable land and 2.5 acres of meadow in Corneford; indenture between (1) Peter Wodewarde and (2) Jan, son of Ralph de Corneford, concerning lands [etc.], in Corneford; charter of Peter Wodewarde made to William de Kellaw concerning 1 acre of land and 2.5 acres of meadow in Trillesdene; indenture between Felicia, wife of Peter Wodewarde, and William de Kellaw concerning her dowry in Corneforde; charter of Peter Wodewarde made to William de Kellaw concerning an acre of meadow in Trillesdene; writing of Felicia, wife of Peter Wodewarde, made to Emery, son of Thomas de Kellaw, concerning her dowry in Corneforde; writing of Thomas, son of Nicholas de Thurstantone, made to William de Kellaw concerning a toft and 3 bovates of land and an acre and a rood of meadow in Thurstantone; charter of William de Burnynghill made to William de Kellaw concerning the sale of Geoffrey, son of William the smith of Coxhow; charter of Walter de Routhbery made to Thomas de Kellaw concerning the sale of John de Mortan, neif (nativi); charter of Joylan, son of Adam de Bradley, made to William, son of Thomas de Kellaw, concerning 20s. rent in Hurtheworthe; charter of Walter de Punchardun made to Alice, his niece, concerning the service of John, son of Thomas de Acle in Hurtheworthe; charter of William, son of Guy de Kellaw, made to Thomas son of Thomas de Kellaw concerning 20 pence rent in Raceby; charter of Walter son of William de Wardeley made to Adam de Bradeley concerning 20s. yearly rent in Hurthworthe; charter of G[eoffrey] bishop of Durham concerning lands in Durham and Kelflaw [Kelloe] made to William his chamberlain; charter of Laurence, prior of the chapter of St. Cuthbert, made to Luke de Rana concerning the moiety (medietatem) of Burdon; charter of Algar, prior of Durham, made to Hugo de Burdon; charter of William de Slaueley made to William de Kellaw concerning the mesnalty of the mill of Slaueley; charter of William de Slaueley made to William de Kellaw concerning 60 acres of waste land of Slaueley; charter of S[tephen] King of the English made to William, chamberlain, concerning Chillau, Plauswarde, Burdone, and land and houses in Durham; charter of H[enry] King of the English made to Luke de Rana concerning Plauswarde; charter of G[eoffrey], bishop of Durham, made to Uspaco concerning the land of Plausworde; charter of G[eoffrey], bishop of Durham, made to Roger Vittulus concerning land of Clibeford; charter of R[?] bishop of Durham, made to Luke de Rana concerning the land of Plausword; writing of Emery de Kellaw made to John de Funtayns concerning the manor of Uslin [? Upleatham] and 2.5 acres of land; release of John son of Thomas de Kellaw made to William de Kellaw concerning 6 marks of yearly rent; a magnum cornu de Bugle called the charter of Kellaw; a book of the life of St. Thomas of Canterbury; two graduals; a book of Amadas and Ydone; two missals and two corporalia; two manuals; Bible in Gallico; concerning the Real Presence in Gallico; three small vestments with white chasubles; a silver chalice deauratum, with paten; unum tualle cum fruntello, a silver cross deauratam; four olla enea; a basin, with wash hand basin, and 2 towels. Richard binds himself and heirs to keep Elizabeth and her executors indemnified against all persons for the delivery of the goods aforesaid, and to keep the goods for the chapels of Kellaw and of the manor in Old Park without alienation; otherwise he is held to Elizabeth [etc.], in £20. Witnesses: Domino Thoma Surtays, milite, Symone de Essche, tunc vicecomite Dunelmensis, Johanne de Kellaw, Bernardo de Thurstanton, Johanne de Dunelmo. Seal missing.


[C 27] Latin. 2 December 1339. At Foxden the Thursday next after the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, millesimo tricentesimo tricesimo nono. Quitclaim by William, son of William de Stodhou to Walter de Elstob and his heirs of all right [etc.], which he has, had, or may have in a messuage in the vill of Foxden lying near the toft of William Breton on the north, and in 15 acres of land lying upon Schalby with all their appurtenances. William and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Willo. de Mordon; Petro de Brakinbery; Eadmundo Dautre; Waltero de Biscoptone; Johanne de Elstob; Willo. Bretone; Willo. de Foxden, clerk; and others. Seal missing.


[C 28] Latin. Undated, ? c.1339 Charter whereby William de Stodhou confirms to Walter de Elstob a messuage in Foxden and 15 acres of land lying upon Schalby with all appurtenances formerly Thomas son of Osbert de Foxden's. To have to the said Walter and his heirs of the chief lords. William and heirs warrant. Witnesses: William de Mordone; Peter de Brakynbery; Robert de Hottone; John de Elstob; William Bretone; William de Foxden, clerk; John, son of Thomas de Schottone, and others. Seal missing.


[D 42] Latin. 5 April 1340 Apud Kellawe quinto die Aprilis, anno Domini, mccc quadragesimo. Chirograph witnessing that Richard, son of Peter de Kellaw, has confirmed to John, son of Henry de Kellaw, and to Elizabeth, sister of John, his manor of Kellawe with the demesne lands and meadows and all other its appurtenances, the lands and tenements of the villeins (husbandorum) and cottagers of Richard in the same vill being excepted. To have [etc.], to John and Elizabeth for their lives; they paying yearly to Richard and heirs, after the lapse of ten years, ten marks. If rent be in arrears Richard and heirs may re-enter and retain. If John and Elizabeth die within the ten years, Richard grants for himself and heirs [etc.], that John and Elizabeth, and particularly the one of them living the longer, may be able during the ten years to grant the manor, excepting the exceptions aforesaid, to their heirs or assigns. To hold of Richard and heirs. Richard and heirs warrant to John and Elizabeth during their lives and to their heirs and assigns during the ten years. Witnesses: Waltero de Ludeworth, Johanne Harpin, Waltero de Hawyke, Johanne Freman de Cazhope, Gilberto Warde de Shinclife. Seal missing.


[A 29] Latin. 15 August 1340. Dated apud Holum die Assumptionis beate Mariae Virginis anno Domini millesimo trecentesimo quadragesimo. Quitclaim by Gilbert, son of William, de Holum to John, son of Henry de Kellawe, and Eliz., John's sister, their heirs and assigns, of all right and claim which he, Gilbert, has or had in the manor of Holum, and in all lands, rents, services, profits alike with all services of free tenants, with serfs, chattels, and their issue (bondis, catallis, et eorum sequelis) as in a charter is set forth. Gilbert and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Gilberto fil. Thomae de Holum, Waltero de Luddeworthe, Waltero de Hawyke, Johe. Harpyn, Symone de Essche, Johanne Warde de Hotoun, Rico. de Meburne, clerico. [See D/Gr 172]. Seal missing.


[C 8] Latin. 14 January 1340/1 At Midilton juxta Denum the Sunday next after the feast of St. Hilary mccc quadragesimo. Quitclaim by Christiana widow of Henry, proctor de Midilton to John de Thropton and his wife Isabella and the heirs of the same Isabella, of the manor of Ufferton and of all lands, tenements, rents [etc.], which she, John, and Isabella had of gift of William son of Robert de Denum in the manor of Ufferton and Wodhall in West Herington aild Malburneley; and also of the reversion of all lands and tenements there held of the said William for life or term of years or in dotem; and also of the services of free tenants there. Christiana and heirs warrant. Witnesses: Williaim de Faudon, Henry de Faudon, Henry de Midilton, Thomas Gray, John de Herll and others. Seal missing.


[C 9] Latin. 2 June 1341. At Uffurton the Saturday in the vigil of the Holy Trinity mccc quadragesimo primo. Indenture witnessing that [whereas] William, son of Robert de Denum, had enfeoffed Cristiana who was wife of Henry le procuratour of Midilton, and John de Thorpton and Isabella his wife, in the manor of Uffurton, le Wodhall, and Melburnley, with appurtenances in Westherington, alike with the reversions of lands and tenements at Uffurton and Westherington then held for life or for terms of years or in dower of the said William, to be held to the said Cristiana, John and Isabella and the heirs of Cristiana, of the chief lords, rendering yearly to William and heirs 40 pounds of silver; if rent be in arrears power to re-enter and to retain; and whereas Cristiana afterwards for herself and heirs had renounced to John and Isabella and the heirs of Isabella all right and claim she had or might be able to have in the lands; [now therefore] William grants for himself and heirs that if he die before he be re-enfeoffed by John and Isabella in the lands [etc.], to be held to himself and the heirs of his body, the rent of 40 pounds of silver shall be annulled, and if John and Isabella enfeoff completely William in the lands [etc.], to be held to himself and heirs of his body, he, William, grants, if he die without an heir of his body, the lands [etc.], shall revert to John and Isabella and the heirs of Isabella. Lands and reversion of rent [etc.], are acquitted against whatsoever heirs of William. Witnesses: John de Menevyll, sheriff of Durham, Simon de Essh, Walter de Ludeworth, John Harpyn, Gilbert son of Thomas de Holum, Richard Mirison de Herington, John Corur, and others. Seals missing.


[D 46] Latin. 4 July 1342 Apud Magnum Kellawe die Jovis proxima post festum Apostolorum Petri et Pouli anno Domini mccc quadragesimo secundo. Indenture witnessing that Richard, son of Peter de Kellawe, has confirmed to John Milner de Kellawe and Cecilia his wife, 2 tofts, 2 bovates of land, and 1/2 of meadow in Parva Kellawe, which William, son of Richard de Coxhowe, once held. To have to John and Cecilia for life, of Richard and heirs, paying, yearly to Richard 16s. It is free to John and Cecilia, or the longer liver of them, to brew in tize aforesaid tofts or to retain the brew-house (bracinam) without disturbance from anyone. Power to re-enter and retain. Warrant clause. Witnesses: Johanne filio Henrici de Kellawe, Simone de Kellawe, Johanne Harpin, Nicholao filio Simonis de Kellawe, Johanne Freman de Cazhopp. Seals missing.


[B 68] Latin. 10 November 1342. At Neubigg' juxta Wodhorne die Dominica in vigilia Sancti Martini in hieme, anno Domini millesimo tricentesimo quadragesimo secundo. Charter whereby William de Actone, de Novocastro super Tynam, confirms to Adam de Actone and Agnes, daughter of Thomas Fossour de Thokeryngtone, five marks yearly arising out of land [etc.], in Neubigging, near Wodhorne, lying between the land of John de Wangforde in the moor and the messuage of John Shout, and out of his tenement [etc.], in the same vill, between the stream in the middle of the vill and the street called the Marketstede, and out of an acre of arable land lying in 4 selions, and also from his other lands and tenements in the same vill, unnamed as well as named. To have [etc.], to the same Adam and Agnes and the heirs of their bodies. Power to distrain. William and heirs warrant. Vitnesses: Dno. Willo. de Felton tunc vice comite Northumbriae, Robto. de Cressewelle, Robto. de Setone, Johe. de Setone, Johe. de Wangeford, Symone Mauger. [Deed is partly transcribed and partly translated in A History of Northumberland, IV, 401-2]. One seal, in good condition (Durham Seals, 27)


[B 69] Latin. 11 November 1342. Dated at Neubigg. die lune in festo Sancti Martini in hieme anno Domini millesimo tricentesimo quadragesimo secundo. Indenture witnessing that whereas William de Acton, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, senior, has confirmed to Adam de Acton and Agnes, daughter of Thomas Fossour de Thokeryntone, 5 marks yearly arising out of lands of William in Neubiggin near Wodhorne, Adam and Agnes grant that if William or heirs within 3 years shall have enfeoffed Adam and Agnes in 40s. worth of rent yearly arising from lands in Newcastle, the deed concerning the five marks of rent shall be void; saving that if Adam and Agnes be not enfeoffed of the 40s. worth of rent within 3 years the deed concerning the 5 marks shall stand. Witnesses: Robto. de Seton, Johne. de Seton, Johne. de Killyngword, Symone Mauger, Johne. de Wangford. One seal, not perfect (Durham Seals, 27)


[D 6*] Counterpart of D/Gr 36. One seal (in fair condition) remains: Jordani fili Radulf (lion walking).


[D 14] Counterpart of D/Gr 101


[D 38*] Counterpart of D/Gr 124 Seal, oval, in good condition. Different from above seal. Running foliage border, within it a shield hanging from a tree.