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THE ^RECORD SOCIETY 
IPubltcaKon of Anginal Z^ocumente 

RJIL&TIHG TO 

LANCASHIKE AND CHESHIRE. 



VOLUME XLVII. 



/ 



CALENDAR 



OF THE 



PRESERVSO IN THE 

Publtc EecorH Office 

LONDON 



IN TWO PARTS 

Part I. 



Transcribed and Calendared 

BY 

COLONEL JOHN PARKER 



PRINTED FOR 



The Record Society 

1904 






8TANFQRO UNIVCR8ITV 
LIBRARIC8 



JAN - 8 1970 



Cable of Contrnt£t. 



PAGB 

IITLR ... ... ... ... I. 

Table of Contknts ... ... ... v. 

Introduction ... ... ... ... vii. 

Additions and Cokrkctioxs ... ... ... xxviii. 



^art J. 

Assizes taken at Lancaster, 4 John — 26 Henry III. ... 1-4 

ASSIZE ROLL 1176. 23.49 Henry III. 

Roll of the Grand Assize ... 5 

ASSIZE ROLL 404. 30-31 Henry III. 

Lancaster, 20 October 1246 ... ... 6- 119 

Assizes taken at Lancaster, 40 Henry III. ... 120 

Assize taken at Clitheroe, 42 Henry III. ... 120-121 

Assizes taken at Lancaster, 46 Henry III. ... 121 

ASSIZE ROLL 1196. 47 Henry III. 

Guildford, 3 February 1262-3 ... ... 122-123 

Assizes taken at Lancaster, 53 Henry III. ... 123 

ASSIZE ROLL 1210. 55 Henry III. 

Lancaster, 20 September 1271 ... ... 124 

Assizes taken at Lancaster, 56 Hknry" III. ... 124 

ASSIZE ROLL 1341. i Edward I. 

De Banco Roll, 23 April 1273 ... ... 125-127 

Assizes taken at Whittington, 3 Edward I. ... 128 

ASSIZE ROLL 405. 4 Edward I. 

Lancaster, 15 September 1276 ... ... 129-142 

ASSIZE ROLL 1235. 5 Edward I. 

Clitheroe, 24 May 1277 ... ... 143-151 

ASSIZE ROLL 1238. 6 Edward I. 

Lancaster, 15 September 1278 ... ... 152-172 

ASSIZE ROLL 1239. 6 Edward I. 

Lancaster, 15 September 1278 ... ... 173 

ASSIZE ROLL 1244. 10 Edward I. 

Manchester, 30 December 1281 ... ... 174-175 



VI. 



TABLE OF CONTKNTS. 



?Part M. 



ASSIZE ROLL 1265. 12 Edward I. 
Lancastrr, 17 April 1284 
Clithehok, 6 October 1284 

ASSIZE ROLL 1288. 13 Edward I. 
Lancaster, 22 April 1285 
Whittington, 22 September 1285 



APPENDIX I. 

Schedule of Lancashire Assizes for which special 
Justices were assigned, extracted from the Patent 
Rolls, 1-57 Henry III. 

APPENDIX II. 

Fines and Amercements before the Justices in Gyre 
in Lancashire, recorded on the Pipe Rolls of 
Henry III. (No. 62 — No. 116) 

APPENDIX III. 

Schedule of Assize Rolls for Lancashire 



page 

176-184 
184-194 

195.210 
210-217 



218-253 



254-305 
306-342 



General Index 



343 



INTRODUCTION. VIL 



INTKODUCTION. 



THE Assize Rolls now preserved in the Public Record 
Office form a series of 1546 documents containing the 
record of the work done by the successive Justices of the 
King's Court Itinerant or in Eyre in the various counties, from 
the time of John to that of Henry VI inclusive. Unlike the 
Patent Rolls, whose membranes are joined end to end into 
continuous and somewhat unwieldy rolls, each many yards in 
length, the membranes or long parchment strips of which the 
Assize Rolls are composed are bound together at the top, and 
kept flat. They are in good condition and such membranes 
as have been affected by damp are well repaired. The 
penmanship is very neat and clear and the excellence of both 
ink and parchment have enabled them to defy the ravages 
of the centuries of neglect that preceded the removal of the 
Records to their present home. 

The Assize Rolls are now arranged alphabetically by 
counties and numbered consecutively. The Lancashire Rolls 
commence with No. 404 and (omitting No. 406) end with No. 
453. There are also eight Duchy of Lancaster Assize Rolls, 
numbered i to 8, of the time of Duke Henry, for the years 
25 — 34 Edward III. These fifty-seven rolls, however, do 
not represent all or even the greater part of the Lancashire 
Assize Rolls. In the last 400 rolls of the series — formerly 
classified as " Divers Counties " — are the records of numerous 
Lancashire Eyres, boimd up, as originally sent in by the 
Justices, with those of the other counties included in their 



viii. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

circuit. Only when the bulk of Assizes was very voluminous 
does the Lancashire record appear to have become separated 
from its fellows. The present Calendar — to 13 Edward I — 
comprises but two of the Lancashire series against nine of 
the Divers Counties ; and for the next six years — ^to 
19 Edward I — ^we have but one of the former and $ix of 
the latter series. The following year — 20 Edward I — is 
represented by no fewer than nine Lancashire rolls of 402 
membranes in all ; and, though some of these are duplicates, 
this year is one of extreme importance to Lancashire history, 
from the nature and amount of the matter recorded on its 
Assize Rolls. It is hoped that the next volume of this 
Calendar will include most, if not all, of this year's Assizes 
and Pleas of the Crown ; as also such Lancashire cases as 
appear on the Rolls of the Eyres in Yorkshire, Westmorland 
and other counties, up to the same date. 

Turning from the Assize Rolls themselves, let us now 
consider what it is that they record. The administration of 
justice in the thirteenth century is too large and intricate 
a subject to be dealt with here ; yet some explanations are 
needed to render intelligible the subject matter of this volume. 
And here the Editor would beg to express his indebtedness to 
that invaluable work, The History of English Law^ by 
Professor Maitland and the late Sir Frederick Pollock, a work 
wherein the legal intricacies of this period are fully discussed 
and explained, and which has been of great assistcince in the 
interpretation of these Assize Rolls. 

A systematic visitation of the counties by Justices of the 
King's Court was organized by Henry II in the early years of 
his reign. Each party of these Justices Itinerant contained 
usually, though not of necessity, one or more of the King's 
permanent Justices and had assigned to it a definite sphere 
of one or several counties ; the county of Lancaster being. 



INTRODUCTION. ix. 

as a rule, grouped with Northumberland, Cumberland and 

Westmorland. In i8 Henry III, however, we find William 

de Ebor and others commissioned to proceed on Eyre in 

Lancashire alone ; and in 52 Henry III as many as ten 

counties are comprised in the circuit of Gilbert de Preston 

and his fellows. These Justices appear to have had power 

to call in the aid of Associates and we frequently find local 

magnates assisting them in their work : thus, in 6 Edward I, 

John de Reigate and William de Northburgh associated to 

themselves Ranulph de Dakre and Richard le Botyler, with 

the object undoubtedly of completing as many Assizes as 

possible before leaving the northern circuit. It has been 

stated that these Eyres were held at regular intervals of seven 

years, and elsewhere this may have been the case ; but in the 

northern counties such regular visitations were impossible, 

owing to the disturbed state of the country where, at this 

period, peace was seldom of long duration — turbulence and 

rebellion alternating with Scottish invasions. To the latter 

we are indebted for the loss of some, at least, of the records 

which were produced at these Eyres. Matthew de Redman, 

who was Sheriff in 30 — 31 Henry III (the year to which we 

owe that fine Assize Roll, No. 404), appears to have had a 

most unpleasant time a year or two later, while one of the 

Coroners for Lancaster, when his house was burnt down and 

the Coroner's Rolls stolen. Here is the petition of his 

grandson: — 

A nre seinr le Rot ei a soun counsel/ prie soun liege vadlet 
Maheu de Redmane si lui plest que come Mons Maheu de Red- 
mane son Ael que dieux assoille qi heir fui un des coroners le 
Roi en le comite de Lancaslr graunt temps dedens quen temps les 
Escos venierunt en le dit comite de Lancastr ces est . . . an 
manor de Yeland Redmane qe fut au dit Mons Maheu tt qe 
est en Lonesdale en le dit comite^ pristerunt de lui ioutz ses 
hiens et chatteux ensemblement oue toutz les Roules tochtnz 



X. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Voffice de Coronner et arderunt la dite vitle et tout le pays entour, 
parquoi le dit Maheu prie la grace nre seignr le Roi qil ne 
soit empeche en temps de Heyr pur les Routes avantdits desicome 
tout le pays set le mischef et qe la defaute qe les Rules furent per- 
dutz ne fut la defaute de Coronner, (Ancient Petitions, Bundle 136, 
No. 6/pp). 

As Matthew de Redman, the grandfather, died before 
1254 and Henry, his son and successor, lived until the autumn 
of 1278, the absence of the Coroner's Rolls seems to have 
passed unheeded for many years, smd the Justices in Eyre 
during that period must have overlooked them. In 1292, 
however, the Justices held a very strict enquiry into every 
detail connected with the county and to this we probably owe 
the above Petition. 

In another of these Petitions (No. 6816) Amabel late the 
wife of Matthew de Redman (the grandfather) gesl du Comite 
de Westmerl gest ars et destrut par les enemis Descose 
complains that she cannot bring to a close an Assize of Novel 
disseisin which she brought against Henry de Redman (her 
son), Roger de Cornethwayt and others, touching a certain 
tenement in Yeland, because the Justices assigned come so 
seldom to those parts ; smd she asks for Justices especieux, 
namely Edmund de Nevell, Adam de Skelton, Gilbert de 
Syngelton and Robert de Shyreburn, or two of them. These 
four names fix the date of the Petition as about 1 296, or even 
later ; and, as Amabel would be then a very old woman and 
her son Henry had long been dead, her complaint cannot 
be thought unreasonable. The views of Dame Amabel were 
shared by numerous other litigants, tor judge from the ever 
increasing number of cases for which special Justices were 
commissioned towards the end of the reign of Henry III — a 
schedule of which will be foimd on pp. 219 — 253. Seven- 
tenths of the Patent Roll for i Edward I are filled with these 



INTRODUCTION. XL 

appointments. The Special Commissions appear to have been 
directed to four local magnates during the earliest years of 
Henry III but cifter 1253 that system became rare, and it 
was the general rule to appoint one or more of the regular 
Justices to take these Assizes. Abstract of two such cases 
will be found on pp. 121 — 124; possibly laborious research 
might bring others to light 

Omitting Eyres of the Forests, which deal chiefly with 
Forest trespasses and hardly come within the scope of this 
volume, the following list, compiled from Mr. Farrer's 
Lancashire Pipe Rolls^ comprises probably all that now 
remains on record of the visits of Justices Itinerant to 
Lancaster during the reigns of Henry II and his two sons. 

i. 1166-67. The Earl of Leicester, then Chief Justiciar of 

England, sent John Mauduit and William Fitz 
Martin to Lancaster on the King's service 5 
probably to take Assizes, as nearly every part of 
England was visited by Justices in Eyre this 
year. (^Pipe Roll, 13 Henry II, No. ij), 

ii. 1184-85. Godfrey de Lucy and his associates, Hugh de 

Morwich, Robert de Vaux and Hugh Murdach, 
were in Eyre and took Crown Pleas &c. in 
the counties of Northumberland, Cumberland 
York and Lancashire this year. {Pipe Roll, 
ji Henry II, No, ji). 

iii. 1187-88. Godfrey de Lucy, Joscelin, Archdeacon of Ciren- 
cester, and William le Vavassur took Pleas of the 
Crown in Lancashire this year. {Pipe Roll, 
34 Henry II, No. 34). 

iv. 1194-95. Reginald le Bigod, Ralph, Archdeacon of Hereford, 

William de Glanville and Ralph de Ardern were 
in Eyre in this county and took Assizes &c. 
{Pipe Roll, 7 Richard I, No. 41). 



xii. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

V. 1 202, October 26 — ^November 7. Assizes were taken before 

John, Bishop of Norwich, Hugh Bardulf, John de 
Gestling, Master Roger Arundel and William 
Fitz Richard. {Vipe Roll, 4 John, No, 48: 
Lancashire Fines, j-io, 12-21, 2j-j2, J5). 

vi. 1205-6, February 26. Robert de Vipont and his fellows 

took Assizes at Lancaster the Justices named in 
the Fine of this date being Simon de PateshuU, 
James de Poterne and Richard de Mucegros. 
{Pipe Roll, 8 John, No, 52 : Lancashire Fine 41), 

vii. 1208, October 5 — December 7. The Justices in Eyre at 

Lancaster were Simon de PateshuU, Adam de 
Port, Henry Fitz Hervey, Robert de Percy, 
Alexander de Pointon, Henry de Northampton, 
Ralph Hareng and Geoffrey de Lisle, or some 
of them. {Pipe Roll, 11 John, No. $$ : Lanca- 
shire Fines 50, 51,53-5^^ ^o)- 

viii. 1210-11. The Pipe Roll contains a note of 59^ marks paid 

into the Treasury in 25 tallies as the amerce- 
ments by Saier, Earl of Winchester, and his 
fellows, who evidently took Assizes at Lancaster 
this year. {Pipe Roll, ij John, No, 5/). 

It is much to be regretted that the Assize Rolls of these 
early Eyres have vanished so far as Lancashire is concerned. 
A few such rolls for other counties are extant, in some of 
which are to be found Lancashire cases. Assize Roll 1039, 
for instance, a Yorkshire roll for 13 John, contains several 
Lancashire entries ; among them an interesting dispute as to 
the Church of St. Helen of Grostein [Garstang], claimed by 
the King as a chapel belonging to the Church of S. Michael- 
on-Wyre, which was in his gift. But, apart from these 



INTRODUCTION. XIIL 

scattered cases, thirty-seven Final Concords and a few 
amercements etc entered on the Pipe Rolls, tlie earlier 
Lancashire Assizes have passed into oblivion. 

When we come to the next reign, Henry III, our Assize 
records are but little better. We have, it is true, one excel- 
lent and complete Assize Roll (No. 404) for Michaelmas 1 246 
— complete not only as to the Assizes but also comprising the 
Crown Pleas which are missing on so many other rolls — ^yet 
this is only one roll for a period of fifty-seven years, and 
represents but one out of the eight Eyres held at Lancaster 
during this reign. These Eyres were as follows: — 

ix. 1 218-19. January 16 — February 4. Eyre of Philip de Ulcot, 

Thomas de Muleton, Ralph de la Ferte, William 
de Vemun and Laurence de Wilton, clerk. 
(patent Roll, j Henry III, m. i: Pipe Roll, 
J Henry III, No, 6j: Lancashire Fines, 
Henry III, 1-4). 

X. 1226-27, January 14-20. Eyre of Martin de Pateshull, Ranulph 

Fitz Robert, Brian Fitz Alan, William de L'Isle, 
Richard Duket and John de Lacy. (Patent Roll, 
10 Henry III, iw. 2d: Pipe Roll, 11 Henry III, 
No. yi : Lancashire Fines, Henry III, 12-28), 

xi. 1235, May 13-19. Eyre of William de Ebor, Roger Bertram, 

Robert de Ros and Richard de Levington. 
{Patent Roll, 18 Henry III, m. yd, : Pipe Roll, 
IQ Henry III, No. yg : Lancashire Fines, 
Henry III, 34-62), 

xii. 1 241, November 12-25. Eyre of Robert de Lexinton, Ralph 

de Sulleg, William de Culeworth and JoUand de 
Nevill. {Pipe Roll, 26 Henry III, No, 86: 
Lancashire Fines, Henry III, 66, 6Q-g8 : Kirk- 
stall Coucher Book, 2j, 24: Assize Roll, iiy6, 
m. 5). 



XIV. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

xiii. 1246, October 20-27. Eyre of Roger de Thirkelby, Gilbert 

de Preston, Master Siinon de Wauton and John 
de Cob ham. (Assize Roll, 404: Pipe Roll, 
32 Henry III, No. g2 : . Lancashire Fines, 
Henry III, loi, 103-127), 

xiv. 1256, June 18— July i. Eyre of John, Abbot of Peter- 
borough, Roger de Thirkelby, Nicholas de 
Hadlon and John de Wyvyle. (Patent Roll, 
40 Henry III, m. i$d: Pipe Roll, 41 
Henry III, No. loi : Lancashire Fines, 
Henry III, 141-160). 

XV. 1 261-2. February 9 — March 2. Eyre of Walter de Helyon, 

John de Oketon, Peter de Chester and William 
de Northburgh. (Assize Roll 1238, m. 31 and 
405, m. 2d: Lancashire Fines, Henry III, 
i6y-i8i : Pipe Roll, 12 Edward I, m. 26). 

xvi. 1 27 1-2, February 3. Eyre of Peter de Chester and his 

fellows. (Assize Roll 126$, m. 4). 

Justices-in-Eyre were detailed to visit Lancaster in 1269, 
but there is no record of any such visit and probably it never 
occurred, for reasons given elsewhere (p. 123). The Sheriff 
did not account for amercements made at the Eyre of 1262 
until twenty-two years later. Our knowledge of the Eyre of 
1272 is derived solely from a reference in the Assize Roll for 
1284 to an agreement then made about the demolition of a 
fence! Of amercements and sums tendered by way of fine, 
etc., we have fairly full lists up to 46 Henry III in the Pipe 
Rolls (Appendix II) but for the last ten years of his reign 
these rolls contain no Lancashire entries. 

Apart from the above, two records classified as Assize Rolls 
contain Lancashire entries, temp. Henry III. A.R. 11 76 is a 
Roll of the King's Court, being a " Roll of the Grand Assize " 



INTRODUCTION. XV. 

from 1238 to 1264. There are Lancashire cases under the 
years 1242 and 1258 (p. 5). A.R. 1196 contains Pleas de 
diver sis comitatibus taken at Guildford in 1263. The two 
Lancashire items both refer to Forest matters (p. 122). 

From the evidence at our disposal we gather that up to 
this period — the end of the reign of Henry III — it had been 
the custom of the Justices Itinerant to visit Lancashire once 
only during their Eyre ; they spent about three weeks at 
Lancaster and there exhausted the Assizes and Crown Pleas 
which had accumulated since the preceding Eyre, some seven 
years before, besides conducting the various Inquisitions etc. 
specified in the Articles of the Eyre. An Eyre superseded 
everything else ; the Justices in Eyre disposed not only of 
all the Assizes for which Special Justices had been commis- 
sioned, but also of those which would have been taken by the 
King's Court. The Assize Roll for Michaelmas, 1246, shows 
how thoroughly their work was done. Out of 261 Assizes, 
we find judgment delivered in 129; in 48, the parties come 
to terms; in 64, the plaintiff either does not prosecute or 
gets leave to withdraw; 14 cases only are adjourned — 8 to 
York or Appleby to hear judgment (within a month) ; i to 
Westminster ; i to the next Eyre ; 3 sine die till one of the 
parties comes of age ; I for Trial by Combat ; in 6 cases the 
record is incomplete. Here there are but few signs of the 
dilatory adjournments and essoins which hampered the Justices 
of Edward I. But the ever increasing numbers of Special 
Commissions indicate the inadequacy of the Eyre system of 
Henry III. Litigation was undoubtedly growing in popu- 
larity — a tendency naturally encouraged by the King, who saw 
in it not only a bulwark against the pretensions of his Barons, 
but also a sure source of revenue. Disputes and actions must 
constantly arise ; let them be settled by the King's Justices, 
not in the Manor Courts, and let the King's Exchequer profit 



xvi. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

by the fines and amercements. The proceeds of the Lanca- 
shire Eyre of 1262 amounted to 863/^*. 12s. ^d, — ^a sum which 
points rather to the quzmtity of business transacted than to 
the costliness of the litigation or magnitude of the amerce- 
ments. To cope with the increasing volume of Assizes and 
other work, combined with a development of legal processes 
ever tending to retard the issue, some modification of the 
existing Eyre system was demanded. 

Accordingly, we find, on the loth July 1273 (i Edward I), 
two Justices — ^John de Oketon and Elias de Beckingham — ^in 
pursuance of their appointment by Patent as Justices, assigned 
to the counties of Nottingham, Derby, Lancaster, Cumber- 
land, Westmorland, Northumberland and Lincoln, to take 
Assizes, Juries and Recognitions. No Assize Roll now exists 
to record their work in Lancashire, but on the Patent Roll 
for I and 2 Edward I they are commissioned to take a large 
number of Assizes there. They were succeeded in 1274 by 
Charrun and Northburgh, who were appointed to take the 
Assizes and Attaints which still remained to be taken before 
the King's Justices in those counties, and the county of York 
was added to the circuit. On the 24th November 1275 
John de Reigate took the place of Guichard de Charrun who 
was wanted elsewhere. On 24th April 1279 Reigate and 
Northburgh were appointed Justices Itinerant for Common 
Pleas in Kent, Surrey, etc., and their place in the North was 
taken by Geoffrey Aguyllun and Alan de Walkingham. 

There is no Roll of the Assizes taken by Charrun and 
Northburgh, but we know that they were hearing a case at 
Whittington early in 1275, and a large number of special 
commissions were directed to them that year. 

Of the work of Reigate and Northburgh we have four 
Assize Rolls, one a duplicate, from which it appears that they 
were in the habit of visiting Lancashire once or twice yearly, 



INTRODUCTION. xvii 

and that they held Assizes not only at Lancaster but also at 
Clitheroe zind probably at Whittington. The following 
places and dates are recorded : — 

1276. September 15, at Lancaster. (Assize Roll 405), 

1277. May 24, at Clitheroe. (Assize Roll 12J5). 

1277. October 6, at Clitheroe. (No Assize Roll). 

1278. September 15, at Lancaster. (Assize Rolls 1238-g), 

It is interesting to note the amount of work done by these 
Justices in the year 1278 — the last year of their tour in the 
north, as given on Assize Roll 1238: — 

1277-8. January 7, at York. 

January 10, „ Clifton in the Liberty of Byland. 

January 14, „ Doncaster. 

January 20, „ Blyth, Nottingham. 

January 27, „ Lincoln. 

February 5, „ Newark. 

1278. June 22, „ Appleby. 

June 26, „ Carlisle. 

July 3, „ Newcastle-on-Tyne. 

July 17, „ York. 

July 26, „ Blyth. 

July 31, „ Hyrst, Derbyshire. 

August 2, „ Lincoln. 

September ij, „ Lancaster. 

September 22, „ Kirby Kendal. 

„ October 3, „ York. 

There must have been aiirears of work at York for, at 
their October visit, they were assisted by Geoffrey Aguyllun 
and William de Saint Quintin. The Assize Roll recording 
the above year's visitation contains forty-one large mem- 
branes; the duplicate Roll (A.R. 1239) contains forty-three. 



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expected in Lancashire 

After ths? deportore of Rebate and Xorthbargh. Geoffrey 
Agaylkm and Alan de WaBdngham were axninissioDed to 
take Assizes in Lancashire bat, bev-ond a nodce 00 AR. 1244 
of an As»ze taken before them at Lancaster on some dav in 
1280 or 1281, and of another case at CHtheroe (p. 200), no 
record of their work existSL By Patent dated at York, 
12 January 12 Exlward I (1283-4), John de Reigate and 
Geoffrey AguyHvai were appcnnted to take all Assizes, Ceiti- 
fications and Attaints arraigned before the said Geoffrey and 
Alan de Walkingham which had not ^-et been taken by 
reason of the death of the said Alan, in die counties of York, 
Lancaster, Northtimberland and Westmorland From this 
period our rolls re-commence, and record the following visits 
to Lancashire: — 

Assizes at Lancaster ^A.R. 126^). 
,, ,, CHtheroe (A.R. 126^). 
„ ,, Lancaster (A.R. 1268). 

Whittington (A.R. 1268), 
Clitheroe (No Assize Roll). 
1285-6. January 20, ,, ., Clitheroe (No Assize Roll), 

The last date is that to which several Assizes were respited 
from Whittington in the previous September, but it is 
uncertain whether any Assizes were taken by Reigate and 
Aguyllun after October 1285 ^^ Lancashire. At Epiphany 
1285-6, Nicholas de Stapleton began his visitation at York 



1284, 


April 17, 


1284, 


October 6, 


1285. 


April 22, 


1285, 


SejHember 22, 


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INTRODUCTION. xix. 

(A.R. i2yi\ and he cind his associates proceeded to Whitting- 
ton in September 1286, thus taking the place of Reigate and 
Aguyllun with whose departure from Lancashire this volume 
of Assize Rolls ends. It will be observed that during the first 
thirteen years of Edward's reign we have no record of an 
Eyre, in the strictest sense, having been held in Lancashire. 
The Justices, whose visits have been traced, are commissioned 
to take Common Pleas only. They are assigned to this and 
neighbouring counties to deal with civil actions, which other- 
wise would have been taken to Westminster or awaited 
the arrival of zm Eyre. There was an Eyre in Northumber- 
land in 7 Edward I — zmd evidently one was expected that 
year in Lancashire ; but if any such was held it has left no 
record. 

The duties of the Justices in Eyre were onerous and by 
no means confined to the trial of civil actions. They were 
commissioned to take all Pleas — Pleas of the Crown as well 
as Common Pleas — and, in addition, were furnished with a long 
list of interrogatories called the Articles of the Eyre (Capitula 
Itineris\ to be zmswered by the Juries of the various wapen- 
takes and boroughs. This list of questions grew longer with 
each successive Eyre and we have on pp. 63 — 129 a good 
sample of the information elicited. 

When we have put on one side the questions that deal with the 
felonies, we still have before us a miscellaneous mass. We find, 
however, three main groups of articles. One consists of those 
which desire information about the king's proprietary rights, 
escheats, wardships and so forth. These do not lead to any 
punishment or any trial. Information is all that is wanted ; it will 
hereafter be used in various ways. Another group asks for tales 
about the assumption or misuse of "franchises." Here again, as 
a general rule, information is all that is immediately wanted. 
When the justices' rolls come to the king's treasury, his advisers 
will consider whether writs of Quo warranto should not be issued 



XX. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

for the recall of liberties that have been abused. A third and a 
large group of articles relates to the official misdoings of royal 
officers, sheriffs, coroners and bailiffs." {History of English Low, 
Vol. II, p, 5^/). 

A very large sum was collected by the Justices from the 
various wapentakes, boroughs and vills, for failure to present 
or to arrest wrongdoers. It must have been a rare occurrence 
for a suitor to appear in court without being amerced. Even 
in a case of accidental death there is money to be made out 
of somebody. The Prior of Hornby is killed by a fall from 
his horse : a man who was present fails to attend the Eyre ; 
he is fined, and his two sureties with him — ^and others are 
amerced for putting a wrong value on the horse ! In another 
case, the horse and its rider are both drowned — but the value 
of the horse's hide goes into the Exchequer. Indeed, so 
general are these amercements that it has been found unneces- 
sary in most instances to insert them in tliis Calendar. This 
refers especially to sureties, who are never named except to be 
fined or, to be more correct, put in mercy. 

The numerous appeals for felony in 1246 indicate the 
lawlessness of the country at that period. In the majority of 
serious cases the accused has fled and is outlawed. The fate 
of an outlaw when caught at Lzmcaster is swift ; nor has the 
thief taken with the mainour a better time ; the one is 
beheaded straight away, the other hanged. Offences against 
property are dealt with far more severely than offences against 
the person. Except in very serious cases, if the accused is 
convicted he is committed to prison and then compoimds for 
his liberty by a small fine; 40J. seems the ordinary smn 
accepted. In the case of an acquittal it is the appellant who 
suffers, and if the losing party is poor the fine is excused and 
generally he is released. The Pleas of the Crown at Lan- 
caster for 1246 compare favourably, both in nature and 



INTRODtJCTION. XXL 

number, with those taken at Newcastle ten years later. We 
find thirty-six appeals of murder at Lancaster against seventy- 
seven at Newcastle, and other serious crimes are in proportion ; 
but only in rare instances are the culprits brought to justice. 
The other business of the Eyre — the Common Pleas — 
less remunerative, no doubt, to the Exchequer of the day, 
but far richer in treasures for the historian zmd genealogist — 
has been so amply discussed and explained in The History 
of English Law, that it would be superfluous to enlarge upon 
it here. Examples will be found in this Calendar of almost 
every form of action and mode of procedure known to the 
thirteenth century Justice. The ordeals of fire zmd water have 
vanished before our Assize Rolls commence; but we have 
the Writ of Right y when the simple question — ^has Adam de 
Pemberton or Peter de Bumhull the greater right to 200 
acres in Pemberton ? — is decided by a combat in which Adam's 
champion is worsted. In another case the defendant, Richard 
son of Avice, exercises his right of appeal to a Grand Assize, 
and four knights are sworn zmd choose twelve other knights 
to form a Jury; whereupon Thomas Bussel, the plaintiff, 
discreetly comes to terms with his opponent and the case is 
settled. Of the petty Assizes — -the Assize Utrum^ the Darrein 
presentment, the Novel disseisin, the Mort d Ancestor — ^the- 
instances are many, especially of the two last. The two 
former, though not so numerous, deal with the advowsons zmd 
glebe of mzmy of the most important parishes in the county. 
In these four Petty Assizes proceedings were begun by 
obtaining a royal writ, the cost of which seems to have varied 
according to the purse of the applicant from half-a-mark to 
20s. This writ directed an inquest to be held to answer a 
particular question: — -Are 16 acres in Samlesbury free alms 
belonging to Samlesbury Church or the lay fee of William de 
Samlesbury ? Did Robert Banester or the Abbot of Cocker- 



xxii. LANCASHIRE ^ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Scind present the last parson to Wigan Church ? Did John de 
Caton and others unjustly and without judgment disseise John 
son of Simon de Caton of his common of pasture in Caton ? 
Was Roger father of Richard de Worsley seised in fee at 
the time of his death of 8 acres in Dalton which William son 
of Odo now holds ? These are the simple facts which the 
Assize comes to ascertain ; but the recognitors are not always 
allowed to tackle the main question. Disputes as to matters 
of fact arise on the pleadings, whereupon a Jury is impanelled 
to decide the new question. The cost of a Jury is one mark, 
which is sometimes paid by one party, sometimes by both. 
The Jury is sworn and tliey give in their verdict. There is 
no appeal such as we meet with now-a-days, but the unsuc- 
cessful party has two courses open to him. He can have a 
Certification^ a rehearing of the case by the same Jury in 
order that the Justices may be made more sure on some point. 
John de Mereclough had lost his case because he could not 
produce his charter so that the Jury could certify his seisen, 
and he asks for this point to be re-considered. The Jury 
adhere to their former verdict. A more serious matter is an 
Attaint. The Jury are charged with giving a false verdict 
and the case is re-tried before a Jury of twenty-four — a 
process we find frequently resorted to, and of which the 
Byron v. Gresley case (pp. 174-5) is a good example. In 
that action the parties come to terms, but in others we 
find the verdict of the twenty-four taken, confirming or 
otherwise the verdict of the twelve. All this brings in 
money by way of fine, unless the losing party is too poor 
to offer anything, in which case he is pardoned. If the 
old verdict is quashed, the Jury of twelve are punished 
for making a false oath. We have no instance of this in 
the present volume. A successful litigant gained but little 
beyond the recovery of his property. Damages were 



INTRODUCTION. XXlii. 

awarded in cases of disseisin, it is true, but the ominous 
letters t.c. (or ^.) put after the amount show that these 
went to pay the clerks of the court. Occasionally, when 
the damages were large, the clerks got only a part; but 
the damages like the amercements were, as a rule, small 

Besides the four Petty Assizes we have numerous other 
forms of action, each with its own peculiarities. By the 
end of Henry the Third's reign the number of forms in use 
had reached a maximum, and it required an expert to 
decide which writ was the particular one required to meet 
the case. The large number of actions arising out of the 
Provisions of Merton (1236) show to what an extent the 
common lands were broken up for cultivation and enclosed 
by virtue of that Statute. The estate workmen of the 
thirteenth century lord must have had a busy time putting 
up fences and dykes and repairing them when demolished 
by the villagers or neighbouring lords. The action for 
demolition of fences, obstruction of ways and so on, to 
the damage of the plaintiff's freehold, was by a writ of 
'Nuisance, which was merely a variety of Novel Disseisin, 
and is embraced in that Assize. The Writ of Entry 
approaches more closely to the Writ of Right, and is a 
proprietary action. There are two writs dealing with 
villeinage: the one, De Nativitate, on the part of the lord 
claiming his villein; the other, De libertate probanda, 
brought against the lord by the man who would be free. 
In relation to land tenure we have writs of Mesne and of 
Suit at Mill, of Homage and Quod permittat habre, and 
many more ; while other forms deal with Debt and Dower, 
Warranty and Covenant, and so forth. 

The system that has been adopted in compiling this 
Calendar is one which excludes as far as possible super- 



XXIV. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

fluous matter cind gives every detail that is of con- 
sequence. Possibly even more excision would have been 
better, especially when dealing with Essoins : but the 
error is on the right side. The following example from 
Assize Roll 1238 will best explain the method of 
calendaring an ordinary action. Here is the full record : — 

An Assize comes to ascertain whether Richard de la Croyz 
unjustly and without Judgment disseised Richard de Bikersiath 0/ 
his common of pasture in Lathom which belongs to his free tenement 
in the same vill, after thejirst [coming of King Henry father of the 
now King into Brittany^ and whereof he complains that he disseised 
him of his common in 60 acres of land in which he was wont to 
common with his beasts of all sorts in open time and of his common 
in 6 acres of wood in which he was wont to common with his 
beasts of all sorts for the whole year. 

And Richard de la Cmiz comes and says that he did no injury 
or disseisin for he says that the said Richard de Bikersiath was 
never in seisin of the said common so that he could thereof be 
disseised. For he says that his father and he likewise in all his 
time have held the said land and wood in their own severalty and 
further than this that the said Richard de Bickerstath has not any 
common in the same and that such is the case he puts himself on 
the Assize, And Richard de Bickerstath says that he stood in good 
and peaceable seisin of the said common of which view ha^ been 
made until the said Richard de la Croiz him thereof unjustly [and 
without Judgment^ disseised and as to this he puts himself on the 
Assize, 

The Jury say on their oath that the said Richard de la Croiz 
did not disseise the said Richard de Bickerstath of the said common, 
for they say that he was never in seisin of the said common 
which he put in their view. And so it is considered that the said 
Richard de la Croiz [go] thence without a day and that Richard 
de Bickerstath take nothing by that Assize but be in mercy for 
false claim. 

The above has been calendared as follows (p. 1 70) : — 

Novel disseisin — Richard de Bickerstath v. [versus] 

Richard de la Croyz re a common of pasture in 60 acres 



INTRODUCTION. XXV. 

of land, in an open time, cind 6 acres of wood, all the year, 
in Lathom. 

Defendant says that plaintiff was never seised, for he and his father 
held the said land and wood to their separate ose. Verdict for defendant. 
Judgment accordingly. 

It will be noted that the Calendar, as such, would have 
been complete without the matter in small type. But so 
much interesting and important detail is contained in the 
proceedings in many of the actions that it was found best 
to give a precis of each case. Only in a few instances 
has it been noted that the losing side was amerced or, 
as we moderns should say, fined. The word Juror has 
been used instead of Recognitor in connection with fines 
for absence ; an error, no doubt, but one that should not 
mislead, for no absentee could be sworn in zmd the name 
Juror itself precludes absence. 

The abbreviations on these Rolls are for the most part 
clear. The letters tx. placed after an award of damages 
at the end of several cases proved a temporary stumbling- 
block ; but the full word " clericis " was met with on 
Assize Roll 1265. Another difficulty — the letters n (novus) 
or V (vetus) followed by a sign like S or -r- (est) — is 
explained by Mr. Haydon in his Introduction to the 
Calendar of the Patent Rolls for 2 Edward I (43rd 
Report). The letters "Aff.," which also occur in the lists 
of Essoins may mean " Affered " — .that is to say that the 
party essoined paid a reduced fine, fixed by the Official 
Afferers. On the other hand, they more probably indicate 
that this party pledged his faith (Affidare) that the Essoin 
was warranted. This pledging of faith was frequently 
resorted to by plaintiffs, and saved the necessity and 
expense of sureties. "No sureties quia fides in brevi'' is 



XXVI. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

quite a common entry on the Assize Roll for 13 Edward I. 
The faith, to judge from the number of those who failed 
to prosecute, does not appear to have been a very binding 
engagement 

The various spellings of the same name — of place names 
in particular — lead to some confusion, and owing to 
similarity of some letters (such as c and t) it has not 
always been possible to decide between them. Such 
names as Acton and Atton, for example, are undistinguish- 
able, but these are but variants of Aighton. Another 
variety of the spelling of this place — -Autton — ^has been 
misread as Button in a local history. Again, a word 
like Dunum is often difficult to read, for there are nothing 
but up-and-down strokes after the D, and they are capable 
of various interpretations. But the Editor must not be 
blamed for all such errors. The differences of spelling etc. 
between Assize Roll 1238 and its duplicate Assize Roll 
1239, which are given in the footnotes to the former Roll, 
show that the Justices' clerks were not free from blame. 
The Hon. Secretary has pointed out that Simon Truppe 
and Margery de la Bure (p. 163) should read Simon 
Tipuppe and Margery de la More — but neither of the two 
Rolls supports this (correct) contention It is hoped that 
the Index to this volume will smooth away some of the 
difficulties arising from clerical and editorial errors. 

The Editor desires to express his deep indebtedness to 
Mr. William Farrer for much valuable help in preparing 
this Calendar. It is at Mr. Farrer s suggestion that 
Appendix II. has been inserted, with a view to bringing 
together into one volume all records of these early Assizes : 
and to that end he placed his transcripts at the Editor's 
disposal 



KTRODUCTIOX. xxvii. 

The completion of this wiH-k would have been impossible 
but for the unvarying kindness and courtesy of the officials 
of the Record Office, extending over the many years that 
have elapsed since the task was first undertaken. For its 
many shortcomings the Editor craves indulgence and 
accepts the blame: for the delay in publication he cannot 
be held responsible Ha\"ing turned his sword into a 
ploughshare, he little thought that, just as this volume was 
in the printer's hands, he would be called upon to proceed 
on active ser\dce to South Africa: an absence of over 
two years has caused a break in the home life and made 
it difficult to take up the threads of such a task as this. 
Now that the volume is at last finished, the Editor can 
only sigh his relief and express a hope that his self- 
imposed labour has not been in vain. 



J. P. 



Browsholme 

2/ June, IQ04 



XXVm. LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. 



p. 176; Assize Boll 1265 has been much injured by damp; at least, one 
entry has been lost on each side of m, 5, the end of which has been 
torn. 

p. 181, line 18, fw "Margant," read "Margaret." 

p. 188, line 14, the words missing after " Gilbert " are " de Southworth." 

p. aOi, line 30, for " 1265-6," read " 1285-6." 

p. 213, line 5, for " Master Alan," read " Master Adam." 

p. 214, lines 3, 5. The meaning of the word " Esparduciarum " is obscure ; 
it does not occur in Ihi Cange. 

p. 228, line 7, for " Southy," read " Sonchy." 

p. 246, line 4, for " Richard de Catteral," read " Ralph de Catteral." 

p. 286, line 29, foi' " Robert de Hophay," read " Ralph de Hophay." 

p, 287, line 2, for " de Laen," read " de Lacu." 

„ line II, for "Roger de Hilton," read " Robert de Hilton." 

„ line 17, for " Robert de Boxhale," read " Richard de Boxhale." 

p. 288, line 7, and p. 289, line 19, for " Richard," read " Michael." 

p. 808, line n, /w "Roger de Ireland," read "Robert de Ireland." 



lancafiljirr 9fifiijt a^oUfi. 



PART I. 



B 



%mtMfiivt 9iddt^e l^oUd. 



4 Sobn. 

ASSIZES TAKEN AT LANCASTER ON FRIDAY NEXT 
AFTER THE FEAST OF S. LUKE THE EVANGELIST 

in the fourth year of the reign of king john 
[25 October 1202] before John, Bishop of Nor- 
wich, Hugh Bardulf, John de Gestlings, Master 
Roger Arundel and William fitz Richard, Justices 
in Eyre. 

No Boll is now known to exist. See Lancashire FineSf pp. 9-22 and 37, 
for 30 Fines made at this Eyre from 25th October to 7th November inolnsive. 

From the Pipe Bolls of 4 and 5 John it appears that 324 cases were 
dealt with by these Justices in Eyre at Lancaster, and in 60 cases the 
amercements appear in the Pipe Bolls. 



10 3oijn. 

Assizes taken at Lancaster on Sunday next 
after the feast of s. michael in the tenth 
year of the reign of king john [s october i208] 
BEFORE Adam de Port, Simon de Patshull, Henry 
FITZ Hervey, Robert de Percy, Alexander de 
Pointon, Henry de Northampton, Ralph Hareng 

AND GEOFFRY de L'ISLE, JUSTICES IN EYRE. 

No Boll is now known to exist. See Lancashire Fines, pp. 29-36, for 
Fines made at this Eyre, on Sth October and 7th December. The Pipe 
Boll of II John shews that the SherifE paid into the Treasury ^^261 8s. 5d. 
on account of amercements at this Eyre in addition to a few others therein 
detailed. 
B" 



LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



3 f^enrs ffi. 

A SSIZES TAKEN AT LANCASTER ON WEDNESDAY NEXT "^ 
AFTER THE FEAST OF S. HILARY IN THE THIRD 
YEAR OF THE REIGN OF KiNG HENRY SON OF KiNG 

John [i6 January 1218-19] before Philip de Ulcot, 
Thomas de Muleton, Ralph de Feritate and 
Lawrence de Wilton, clerk, Justices in Eyre. 

No Roll is now known to exist. See Lancashire Fines, pp. 40-42, 
for 4 Fines made at this Eyre on January i6th, 22nd and 23rd, and 
February 4th. 

1 218. Noyemberi4. Writ to the Sheriffs of Cumberland, Westmorland 
and Lancaster, notifying the appointment of Philip de Ulcot, Thomas de 
Muleton, Ralph de la Ferte, William de Yemun (outside his own bailiwick), 
and Laurence de Wilton, clerk, as Justices in Eyre through those counties. 
These letters sent to the said Laurence de Wilton by Reginald Rochel, 
King's messenger. The first day at Appelby on the Quinzaine of S. Martin 
[26 November]. Patent Boll 3 Henry Illy m. I. 

The following letter would reach the Justices while at Lancaster and be 
entered on the Assize Roll: — 

1218-19. January 26. To PhiKp de Ulcot and his fellow Justices 
in Eyre, in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancaster, etc. Whereas 
it was doubtful and not determined before the commencement of 
your Eyre by what judgment those persons are to be tried who are 
arrested for robbery, murder, arson and such like, since the judgment 
by fire and water has been prohibited by the Roman Church, it is 
prescribed by our Council for the present that in this your Eyre those 
arrested for such excesses may be dealt with as follows :— those arrested 
for the said greater crimes and suspected of being guilty, of whom 
also, though they should abjure our realm, there would still be a 
suspicion that they afterwards would do evil, let them be kept in prison and 
safe guarded, but so that they shall incur no danger to life or limb by 
reason of our prison ; those arrested for medium crimes and for whom 
the judgment of fire and water would be fitting were it not forbidden, 
and of whom if they abjured our realm there would be no suspicion 
of evil doing hereiBf ter, let them abjure it ; those arrested for minor 
crimes, and of whom there is no suspicion of evil, let them find safe 
pledges for fealty and keeping the peace and be dismissed in our land. 
As therefore our Council will provide nothing more definite in this 
matter at present, we leave to your discretion this ordinance to be 
observed. Patent Roll 3 Henry III, m, 5. 



11-19 HENRY III. 



A SSIZES TAKEN AT LANCASTER ON THE MORROW OF 

S.. Hilary in the eleventh year of the reign 
OF King Henry son of King John [14 January 1226-7] 
before Martin de Patshull, Ranulf fitz Robert, 
Brian fitz Alan, William de UIsle, Richard 
DuKET AND John de Lacy, Constable of Chester, 
Justices in Eyre. 

No Roll is now known to exist. See Lancashire FineSf pp. 47-53, 
for 17 Fines made at this Eyre on January 14th and 20th. 

1226. Aupfust 30. Writ to the Sheriffs of Lincoln, York, Lancaster, 
Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland concerning M. de Fateshull 
and his Fellow Justices in Eyre: that you cause to come before them all 
Pleas of the Crown that have been pleaded and that have arisen since 
the Justices were last in Eyre in those parts; and all Pleas and all 
attachments belonging to those Pleas ; and all Assizes and all Pleas that 
are put down for the first Assize before the Justices, with the writs of 
Assize and of the Pleas, as more fully is contained in our close letters 
which we have thereon otherwise sent to each of you. Patent Boll 
10 Henry III^ m. 2, dor so. 



X9 f^enrg 555. 

A SSIZES TAKEN AT LANCASTER ON THE OCTAVE OF 

S. John ante portam latinam IN THE NINETEENTH 

YEAR OF THE REIGN OF KiNG HENRY SON OF KiNG JOHN 

[13 May 1235] BEFORE Roger Bertram, Robert de 
Roos, William de Ebor and Richard de Levington, 
Justices in Eyre. 

No Roll is now known to exist. See Lancashire FineSy pp. 59-73, for 
29 Fines made at this Eyre on May 13th, 14th, 1 8th and 19th. 

1234. August I. William de Ebor, Roger Bertram, Robert de Ros, 
and Richard de Levington appointed Justices in Eyre in the County of 
Lancaster (only) for Assizes Pleas etc. Patent Roll 18 Henry III^ m. 7, 
dorso. 



LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



26 f^enrg ffi. 

A SSIZES TAKEN AT LANCASTER ON THE MORROW OF 

S. Martin in the twenty-sixth year of the 
REIGN OF King Henry son of King John [12 November 
1241] before Robert de Lexinton, Ralph de 
SuLLEG, William de Culeworth and Jolland de 
Nevill, Justices in Eyre. 

There is no regular Roll for this Eyre, but probably the cases noted 
on Assize Roll 1176, which follows, were taken at Lancaster. See Kirlcstall 
Coucher Book, Nos. 23 and 24, for 2 Fines made at this Eyre on November 
12th and 1 8th; also Lancashire Fines ^ pp. 79-91, for 30 similar Fines, one 
of which (No. 81) undoubtedly refers to the Pemberton v. Holland case on 
Assize Roll 11 76, m. 9 dorso. 



^3-49 henrV 111. 5 



assise EoU XX76. ©ifaers (Itomtits. 



2349 f^enrg M5. 



OT. 5. 



XvOLL OF THE GRAND ASSIZE A° 26. [ 1 24 1 -2.] 

fF/7V ^/ i?/^-^/ — Richard son of Avice v, Thomas $anjca»tcr. 

Bussel re 2 acres in Euckeston. 

m, 6. 

Writ of Ri^ht — William son of Richard v. William ^anrastcr. 

son of Simon re 22 acres in Alithwayt. 

OT. 7 dor so. 

Writ of Right — William son of Hugh v. William |panjca»tcr. 

son of Alexander re an oxgang in Etheleston. 

Plaintiff asks which has the greater right to hold the land — he of defen- 
dant or defendant in demesne. 

Writ of 7? jr^-^/— William Wyldebar v, William son ofSanra^tcr. 
Alexander re an oxgang in Etheleston. 

Similar case to the last. , 

m. 9 dor so. 

Writ of Right — Adam de Penberton v. Robert de |Panra»ter. 
Holand re 12 oxgangs in Penberton. 

See Lancashire FineSy p. 82, for Fine made at Lancaster 25th November, 

1241. 

m, 13. 

Writ of Right— Ww%\i son of Walter de Kellet v, ICanragtcr. 
Hugh del Crag and Tunhoca his wife re \\ acre in 
Kellet. 



Roll a° 42. [1257-8.] m,i^dorso. 

Writ of Right — Robert de Glasbrok v, Richard de ICanraetcr. 
Heryz re 3 oxgangs in Glasbrok. 

At Winchester 6th July [1258]. 



LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



3[gstje HoIl 404- Hancasbtre. 



30'3X f^enrg 555. 

PLEAS AND Assizes taken at Lancaster in three 
weeks from the day of s. michael in the 
thirtieth year of the reign of King Henry son of 
King John [20 October 1246], and the beginning 

OF THE THIRTY-FIRST YEAR, BEFORE R. DE THURKELBY 

and his fellows [gilbert de preston, master 
Simon de Wauton and John de Cobham, Justices in 
Eyre.]. 

Novel disseisin — William le Taillur and Eve his wife 
V. John son of Emma and Thomas the Miller re the 
fourth part of a mill &c., in Lever. 

John Harewud and Adam de Dunandegreue, jurors, absent. Verdict — 
that defendants erected the mill on ground the joint property of William 
and Eye, against their consent. Judgment for plaintiffs ; and the said 
fourth part of the mill to be pulled down. Damages I2d. 

Novel disseisin — Amice wife of Thomas de Pennelbiry 
V, Thurstan de Holaunde re i6 acres in Holaund. 

James de Pemberton, a juror, absent. Verdict for plaintiff for 2 acres 
only, with Judgment. Sureties for defendant, Richard de Walton, Elias 
de Tonge ; surety for Thomas, William de Bradeshaghe. Damages 2s. 

Novel disseisin — Gilbert de Brarton, Brun de Crumpton, 
Jordan his brother, Simon de Lee, Hugh his son, and 
Adam son of Elias v. the Abbot of Roche, Andrew de 
Thoong, and Robert Scalpy re a quarry {minera), &c. in 
Crumpton. 

Defendants absent and were not attached, being of the county of York. 
Adam de Dunandegreue, William de Egewurth and Peter de Mendecro, jurors, 
absent. Verdict — that defendants delved in land joint property of plaintiffs, 
took earth away and excluded them from the quarry. Judgment for 
plaintiffs. Damages 2s. 



30-31 HENRY III. 7 

Novel disseisin — Geoffrey son of Luke v. same re 

same. 

Plaintiff withdraws: soreiies, Peter de CnimpUm and Lureoucc Sjajff 

Novel disseisin — Andrew de Shollerc v. same and 
Robert de Blakeburnesire re common of pasture in a 
wood at Shollerg. 

Defendants absent and not attached boinfr of the wunty nf Yurk. 1i.* 
case proceeds. Verdict for plaintiff, witli Judgment. Dainapi*d in. 

Mort dAncestor — Sigherid, in right of her wk-\Av:\\ 
Robert son of Otho her brother t'. Augustine dc Tanc-'I<:- 
ford re 8 acres in Lathum. 

Verdict — that Robert died seised in ft^e (if 7 out itf Th«- \ .i- r^ - 
Judgment for plaintiff for 7 acres only. Plaintiff bein^'- yfkmr, tiii«- r«-rij:"< -J 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Penelbiry v. kanulph <!'• 
Boulton, Mabel late wife of Henry dc lioultfiii. John 
son of Griffin, John son of Godith. Hu^h hi- hn/li' r. 
Adam de Heton, Robert his brother, Matth<:u- hr'^lii'-r *»\ 
the said Robert, Ralph de Heton, Jordan and S':!v(: lir '!•• 
Heton, and Matthew le Hore re 20 acres in Ilaliw: 



Adam de Heton attached by Adam Ilabuckt; ;iii<i Willi;i!ii *\t. y^i-r-.i u*)' 
and Matthew de Heton and Matthew lo Hon*, by Williani I*- liuhr 
and Roger del Hurst of Heton. Verdict for i»laintiff with .SwVj^m-yxS 
Damages 2s. 

Sabina wife of Ranulph de Hole app(;ints the .;iid 
Ranulph her attorney in Assize of Novel di.v'>eisin v. lli*: 
Abbot of Deulacres. 

Writ of Utrum — Whether an ox^anj^ anrl a ihird ^A 
an oxgang (all but one acre) in Croston be free alms 
belonging to two parts of Croston Church, c>f which 
Philip is parson, or the lay fee of Peter le fiz le 
Chapelain. 

Philip says that one Stephen his predecessor lu^ld in fre und by ri^^ht 
of his Church in the present King's time and took the prullts {ex]^lciu). 



vr 



8 Lancashire assize rolls. 

Peter acknowledges the land to be the right of the said two pajrts of 
the said Church ; but says that one Geoffrey (Philip's immediate predecessor) 
brought an Assize against him (Peter) before Robert de Lexinton and his 
fellows for the same land : and it was agreed in the said Court to the effect 
that Peter acknowledged the land to be the right of Geoffrey and his 
Church ; in consideration whereof Geoffrey granted it to Peter for life at a 
service of 2s. per annum, to revert to the said two parts of the said Church 
at Peter's death. 

Novel disseisin — Hugh son of Walter v, Hugh de 
Crag and Thunnoka his wife re 3 acres in Kellett. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages \ mark. 

Novel disseisin — Elena daughter of Richard de Alreton 
V. Richard her father re 2 oxgangs in Whithenhull. 

Richard admits claim, Judgment for plaintiff. Damages remitted. 

Novel disseisin — Osbert de Daniscales v, Ralph de 
Mitton re i acre of wood in Acton [Aighton]. 

Verdict for defendant, with Judgment. 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Holaund v, Simon de 
Haleshal re tenement in Holaund. 

Plaintiff withdraws. Sureties, William son of Adam de Holaund and 
Henry de Holaund; sureties for fine, William de Lidyate and Robert 
le Waleys (Tra2cn«»«). 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Kyuerdal v, Hugh de 
Langewurth, William de Wurtheton, John son of Hugh, 
Henry son of Richard de Morlei, William le Hunte and 
Ailsy Dun re a messuage and 4 acres in Derewent. 

The three last-named defendants absent, and could not be found, so not 
attached. Robert de Boulton and Adam de WindehuU, jurors, absent. 
Verdict for defendants, with Judgment. Surety for plaintiff, Henry de 
Whalley. 

Warranty — Richard de Tharilton and Avice his wife 
V, John de Mundegum re an oxgang in Tharilton. 



30-31 HENRY 111. 9 

Plamtifts have a charter of the land from Adam de Mondegum, 
father of John, under whom they hold it. They acknowledge that they 
hare undisputed possesedon. Judgment for defendant. 

Novel disseisin — Geoffrey de Glasebrok v, Gilbert de 
Kilchith, Richard son of Basil and William his son re 8 
acres in Glasebrok. 

Boger de Hurleton, a juror, absent. Verdict for defendants, with Judg- 
ment. Surety for plaintiff, Bichard Banastre. 

William parson of Waleton gives i mark for leave to 
concord with Alan son of Simon and Godith his wife 
in plea of land : surety, the said Alan. 

Elias le Wudeward and Richard his brother give 
\ mark for leave to concord with same in plea of land : 
surety, the same Alan. 

In the Fine Elias is styled " Elias son of Henry de Bayenesmeles," 
and the land is in that vill. {Lancashire FineSy p. 102, no. 117). 

Robert son of Eadwin gives J mark for leave to 
concord with same in plea of land : surety, Richard le 
Wudeward. 

Adam son of Alan gives ^ mark for similar leave : 
surety, William his son. 

Amice wife of Alan de Wyndhil appoints the said Alan 
her attorney v. Richard Ekleston in plea of Acquittance. 

Agnes wife of Roger de Mulinaus appoints the said 
Roger her attorney v. same in similar plea. 

Novel disseisin — William de Bradeshal v. Henry de 
Turbok and David le Carpenter of Wurkythesle re a third 
part of a mill in Torton. 

John de Haspull, Richard de Boelton {^erased'] and John de Hulton, 
jurors, absent. Verdict for plaintiffs, with Judgment. Surety for 
defendants, Adam de Biry. Damages, 2s. 



10 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Birun v, Adam de Biry 
and Roger de Shytjeswurfh re common 6f pasture in 30 
acres in Shitleswurth. 

Verdict that defendants have appropriated 30 acres. Judgment for 
plaintiff. Surety for defendants, Bannlph de Boulton. Damages 2s. 

Novel disseisin — Andre\y de Sholuer, Alward Thagun 

and Roger de Pilkington v, the Abbot of Roche, Andrew 

de Thoong and Robert Scalpy re 40 acres in 
Sholleregh. 

Defendants absent and not attached being of the county of York, so 
the case proceeds without them. Elias de Bosco, William de Halch and 
Alexander de Heton, jurors, absent. Verdict — that defendants took away 
mineral (miner am) from the said land without right. Judgment for 
plaintiffs. Damages 2s. 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Bradeschagh v. William de 
Bradeschagh re 6 acres in Turton. 

William de Leuer and John Eon of Robert . de Halgton, jurors, absent — 
later John comes. Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages 3s. 

Novel disseisin — Ralph le Noreys and Matilda his wife 
V. Thomas le Feuer re freehold in Cliderhou. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute : sureties, Richard son of Ralph de Preston 
and Thomas son of Ralph de Preston. 

Novel disseisin — William le Blund, John de Marisco 
and Adam his brother v. Adam de Pemberton, William 
his son and James de Pemberton re common of pasture 
in the moors and marshes of Pemberton. 

Adam de Winstanesleg and William de CruU, jurors, absent. Later, 
John de Marisco withdraws from the writ : sureties, Thomas Lidgyatelegh 
and Robert son of Hugh de Burleg. Verdict for plaintiff with Judgment. 
Damages I2d. 

Mor^ d^ Ancestor — Richard de Flixton, in right of Adam 
de Barton his brother v. Richard de Traffbrd re 20 acres 
in Platton. 

Defendant says that not he, but the Prior of the Hospital of S. John 
of Jerusalem in England, holds the land : this plaintiff admits. Judgment 
for defendant. 



30-3I HENRY III. I.I. 

Mort <t Ancestor — Warin le Pestur, in right of William 
le Pestur his father u Michael le Fulun and Edith his 
wife re a messuage and \ acre in Flokeburg. 

Adam Skinner [PeWiportws] of Flokeburg, a juror, absent. Yerdict — 
that William le Festur held in fee and Warin is his son and heir. 
Judgment for plaintiff. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Bilington v. John de Bradehull 
and Robert his brother re i6 acres in Bilington. 

Yerdict for plaintiff with Judgment. Damages \ mark. 

Warranty — William le Taillur and Eve his wife v, 
John son of Emma te an oxgang and a half in Leure. 

Plaintiff withdraws : sureties, Adam de Parua Leure and John son of 
Agnes de Parua Leure: surety for fine, John de Leure. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Holaund v. Richard de m, 2 dorsi 
Eukeston, Margery his wife, Stephen de Eukeston, Avice 
his wife, Thomas Bussell and William and Nicholas his 
sons re common of pasture in 12 acres in Eukeston. 

Yerdict — that defendants have appropriated 12 acres. Judgment for 
plaintiff. Damages 2s. 

Receipt of homage — Bernard de Mitton v, Ralph de 
Mitton re homage and reliefs for freehold in Gusenhach. 

Plaintiff holds 5 oxgangs in Gusenhach of the gift of one Beatrice 
daughter of Robert, mother of plaintiff and grandmother of defendant, who '^ 

is her heir, and of whom plaintiff should hold the tenement paying homage 
and reasonable reliefs : but Ralph refuses to receiye his homage to loss of 
plaintiff, who claims damages. 

Ralph says he is heir of Beatrice, but holds nothing of her inheritance ; 
he is son of Robert de Mitton (elder brother of Bernard), who should have 
been heir of Beatrice had he survived herj and should Bernard die with- 
out issue, the tenement would revert to defendant. This Bernard admits. 
Judgment that Ralph takes no homage. Sureties for plaintiff, Thomas de 
Besleg and Richard Russel of Plumton. 

Dower — Agnes late wife of William de Tarieton v. 
Richard Banastre re a third of 2 acres in Bretherton. 

Defendant admits that Richard [sic] late husband of Agnes was seised 
in. fee, with power to grant dower. Judgment for plaintiff. Surety for 
defendant, Roger de Wirkithileg. 



12 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Receipt of Homage — Richard son of Thomas de Burnhull 
v. Peter de Burnhull re homage and reliefs for freehold in 
Burnhull. 

Plaintiff claims that Peter should receive his homage &c. for land held 
of him. Plaintiff absent, but appears later, and being nnder age is excused 
fine. Mf 

Breach of Covenant — Ralph de Mitton v. John de 
Winkedeleg re i% acres in Acton [Aighton]. 

Plaintiff says that a covenant was made before the Jastioes in Eyre 
last at Lancaster, that John should give him 1 8 acres in the said vill, and 
he claims 40s. damages for breach of covenant. This covenant John denies. 
It is adjudged that John wage his law by 12 sureties, and let him come 
with his law on Wednesday ; surety, Mathew de Notton. Later they come 
to terms, Ralph giving \ mark for leave to concord; surety, William de 
Carleton. And it is agreed that John grant him a remitter {remittit ei legem). 

Novel disseisin — Henry de Whalley v. Hugh de Lange- 
wurth, William de Wurthington, John son of Hugh, Henry 
son of Richard de Merlay, William le Hunte and Ailsy Dun 
re 4 acres and a lodge {logia) in Derewent. 

Hugh alone appears j William attached by Thomas his brother and John 
de Clophull ; John, by William, man of Hugh de Langewurth (?io»*em Kugoni^^ 
and Arthan de Langewurth; the other defendants not found. Verdict for 
defendants with Judgment. Surety for plaintiff, Roger de Kiuerdale. 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Plesington v, same defendants 
re 20 acres in Tocholes. 

Verdict for defendants, with Judgment. Surety for plaintiff, Henry 
de Walleygh. 

Novel disseisin — Bernard de Mitton v, Ranulph de 
Gosenard re 20 acres in Gosenarch. 

Richard de Clathon, a juror, absent. Verdict for defendant, with 
Judgment. 

Entry — Robert de Ribbelcestre and Amabel his wife v. 
the Abbot of Stanlawe re 10 acres and the moiety of a mill 
in Ribbelcestre. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute : sureties, John son of William de Ribbelcestre 
and Hugh son of William de Ribbelcestre. 



Navel disuisim — Roger de Keraesici r. WiHikizi > 

Lancastre re tc i icfn e nt in Kerre5:rl. 

and Boger 



Novel disuisim — Wans ce \V:t:r^^.i=: r j irr-^ :e w. t. 
Wheteleg, Rkhard and Aram his 5*:c* Ricr^iri ie G:ser.:<r 
and Lettice his wife and Ribert ie Frektliir. r/ c:c:=::«:<: 
of pasture in 3 acres in Wnftirig*?: at: . 



Sobnt son of Biekud dt Go wmi r qi rL * jrrir. fcc«tTi: T^riiirs :::ai 
defendants, excefic Biebard de Gc«eni«». iar- -ricis. ir ,-HM*i».'>ni*: %z.'i 
appropfriated 3 acrcflL J-adcsMc^ f:r z >"arT: :J vrii::^:: iH "ii- Vi :r .fc.-i i* 
Goseniere, and for Sicfaard ?. 



Novel disseisin — Peter son of Robert ce Hewud :. 
Gervase de Haliwell. Hawise his wife. Hu^h son of Ger^ase 
and Wimarca his wife re 2 acres :n He-smde, 

Andrew de Wytewiirtlhe, WiZfani & Sia^-rlesctrj acd Peter de Metiewx- 
croft, joron, atnent Terdics for plazr.ri2. vhi J:i'i^z.<c.:. DacriA^v* 2s. 



Novel disseisin — William de Kir.gesle r. Richard de 
Chemok re a messuage and 20 acres in Cherleg. 

Thamas de Ch^hnll, WOIiaic Pxctor. and Adazn icc cf Adam de Perbald. 
jurors, absent. Terdict — that defendant enfeoffed plaintiff of a certain waste, 
in Tirtoe of wliich plaintiff occopied defendant's land to the extent named, 
and Kifihaid forthimh took that land into his own hands. Judgment for 
defendant. 

Novel disseisin — Richard de Whythingeham and Hawise 
his wife v. William de Carleton re common of pasture in 
Hinskipe. 

Flamtifb did not proeecnte: soretj, Robert son of Adam de Inskipe. 

Mort d*Ancestor — Sigherith, in right of her nephew 
Robert son of Otho her brother v. Thomas son of Mary 
re 8 acres in Lathum. 

Defendant sajs he has no claim bat as guardian of Richard sou of 
Richard nnder age and in his ward. Case «ine die till Richard bo of age. 



14; LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin — Eugenia de RadecHue v. Jordan de 
Quickenslawe re 8 acres in Eggewurth. 

William de Samelesbiri, a juror, absent. Verdict for plaintiff, with 
Judgment. Damages 12s. 

Nvvel disseisin — Adam de Byri v, Geoffrey de Rade- 
cHue re land, 6 feet wide by 60 feet long in Byry. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Surety for defendant, Adam de 
Badecliue. Damages id. 

From the whole County of Lancaster, liberties excepted, 
for its fine before Judgment — 100//. 

Mort d' Ancestor — Robert le Blund, in right of Robert 
le Blund his father v. John son of William fe 6 acres 
in Clypin. 

Sine die till defendant be of age. 

Writ of Right — Thomas Bussel v, Richard son of 
A vice re 2 acres in Euckeston. 

Defendant appeals to a Grand Assize. Robert de Stokeport (sworn), 
Roger de Alleston (sworn), Thomas de Bythun (sworn), and Roger Gemet 
(sworn), 4 Knights to choose 12 to form Jury of Grand Assize; the Jury 
is chosen. Later the parties come to terms, Thomas giving \ mark for leave ; 
surety, the said Richard. It is agreed that Thomas remits all claim, for 
which Richard gives him I mark. 

The Abbot of Cokersand gives \ mark for leave to 
concord with Jordan son of Torfin re land ; and has a 
chirograph. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Holaund v, Thomas Bussel 
and William and Nicholas his sons re i acre in Eukeston. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages I2d. 

m. 3 dorso. Novel disseisin — Eve daughter of Ralph v. Nicholas 

son of John re freehold in Auton. 

£ve did not prosecute and has no sureties, therefore nothing. 



30-31 HENRY III. IS 

Novel disseisin — Richard Banastre v, William son of 
Henry and William son of John Bekanesho re 4 acres 
in Bekanesho. 

Verdict for defendants, with Judgment. 

Warranty of Charter — William son of Robert v, 
Adam son of Mary re \\ acre in Houwyk. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute : surety, Robert son of Norman de Langeton ; 
lie had not another surety. 

Dower — Robert de Rybbelcestre and Amabel his wife 
V, William Mutun. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute ; sureties, Richard son of Jordan de Wetelay 
and Richard son of IJthred de Halueston. 

No-uel disseisin — William son of William and Alice 
his wife v. Syward de Derewent, Julliana his wife and 
Adam son of Syward re i acre of land belonging to the 
4th part of Halsnade. 

Adam was attached by Thomas de Waterfal and Roger de Quicstan. 
Verdict for plaintiffs, with Judgment. Surety for Syward, Henry de 
Whalegh. Damages 1 2d. 

Novel disseisin — Alan de Birkestad v. Adam de 
Bikerstad, Simon his brother, Gilbert de Rohal, Roger 
de Birkestade, Walter de Birkestade and Richard de 
Birkestad re a third of half a carucate in Birkestad. 

Later, Alan withdraws : sureties, William de Bykerstad and Richard del 
Bank ; surety for fine, Adam de Bikerstad. 

Novel disseisin — Jordan de Kircham v. Bernard de 
Mitune, Walter de Barton, Ranulph de Gosenargh* 
Benedict de Biseligh, and Hugh de Middelton re common 
of pasture in 30 acres in Gosenharegh. 

Same v, same and Adam de Wirhal re obstruction 
of a way in Gosenargh. 

Verdict — that defendants broke up for cultiration 30 acres &c. and 
blocked the access of plaintiff to his pasture. Judgment for plaintiff in each 
case, and the road to be as it was (bH sic esse solehat). Damages 28. 
C 



1 6 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

||0rk. John de Monasteriis fined for wrongful detention from 

Agnes daughter of Geoffrey de Monasteriis, as appears 
on the Roll of Roger de Thirkelby and his fellows in Eyre 
in com. Ebor. 

Cumber- Ralph de Levington gives i mark for leave to concord 

with Alan le Noreys and Margery his wife, in plea of 
Warranty of Charter, and has a chirograph. 

It appears from the Fine that the Warranty was for lo oxgangs in 
Staffol, CO. Camberland. (Lancashire Fines j p. lOO, no. 127). 

Geoffrey de Middleton gives J mark for leave to concord 
with Roger son of Robert de Middelton in plea of 
Wager of Law ; surety, Adam de Blakeburn. 

Warranty of Charter — Robert de Molinaus v, Adam de 
Mulinaus re a carucate in Thorneton. 

Plaintiff withdraws ; sureties, Walter de Scarisbrek and Henry de 
Byntre. 

Writ of Utrum — Robert Blundel parson of Hacton 
[Aughton] church v. Maddock son of Lewel and Quenilda 
late wife of Richard le Waleys re 2 oxgangs in Hacton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecate ; sureties, William Doomsman {Judicaior) 
of Litherlannd and Walter de Scharesbek. 

Novel disseisin — Alan de Bikerstat v, Adam de 
Bykerstat and others re common of pasture in Birkerstat. 

Plaintiff withdraws ; sureties, Alan de Windul and William de Waleton ; 
sureties for fine, William de Waleton and Richard de Sud. 

William de Lancastre appoints as his attorney William 
de Mulineus or Richard de Kyrkeby v, William son of 
Ketel in plea of land ; and v, Adam son of Jordan de 
Lingard and others in similar plea. 

Henry de Mitton acknowledges that he owes to Avice 
Ifite wife of Adam son of Gilbert \ mark, to be paid 



yearly at two ? c^ - t< — balf ir Wbfscrdiie xrrc ruLT a: 
the X atLvity of cur l^zci — 5:r the ■■arishir re' Aiirt 
son of tihc saad Attoe. •»^£e iroer a§e. ir^i <« rr «eei^ 
him till of age. with power ^ f escraE^. fc. 

XoTtl dusizsim — Rc^er cfe BrrcbrI r. Mx::.«ia ie 
Ribbetoa. Robert a=<i WElI5arr ber sees ird ktcr-iri vi^ 
Ellesleia, re codnoc ci caster? :r: -t acre? ::: Br>:hr^ 



Wrii of Righi — Robert de San:pCe5btr>\ Aiim. J.itnes 
and Roger, his brcther? r WiT'ram de S3ir:r'e>>cr\- »y ? 
parts of 8 oxgartg^s :n Sbimp'esbtrj*. 

of Bocer de ShaiiLpvaecrT-. fftzoer it Sccwn. Xdva &=.•! J»se^ jft;if> 
decesKd, wkoae hexB zoer sr?. C^e CoK»3tk ^*e£r scce^scor v^u A*tWNi 
tliereof in fee in die ^ose c€ "^^-w J:£^. i^e =iov Ki^*s fft:!h.-er. ;fcrd d>e<d 
aeued of thn aod cdier Lsads a&i 'ecie=M^i« : &f:er his dieA:h ;he n^? 
deaoended to his ffoor locu Kocvr. :b? eldesc. BichA?\i. UccrM. ȣ>l Ala^x. 
amon^ wltom tlhe isid teiiemec: vfts dirid-ed; Boeder, cite ^*di'^ ft.^a ;knd 
&dier of die plftmaib. Iutzbs' for bis share S oxsm&£S of vhich i^er t?Aoh 
now aeek their riiare. riz^ each an cxxsans and a half and one nfth of an 



Defendant admits that Cocpatric was aeiied of 14 oxsangs in tho said 
▼in, but Mkji he oifeoffed the said Richard. Uctred and Alan his s^>ns« «?aoh 
of them of 2 oxeangs. and of the other S died seised ; and Roi^^r, his Arst* 
\KfnL woiL, snoceeded to these as heir. The said S oxgangs werv" never 
difinble nor dirided. 

Robert, Adam and James olfer the King^ i mark for an enquirv ; surety 
Thomas de Qnick ; and William offers i mark for the same ; sureties, R^H^^r 
de Astan and Adam de Hothon. An enquiry ordered. 

Later, defendant gives \ mark for leave to come to terms ; surety* .\dam 
de Hocgton; and has a chirograph. (XancasAire Finc^j* p. 99) n<^> 100 V 

Mort if Ancestor— Robert son of Stephen de Preston, 
in right of the said Stephen v, William son of Walter 
(as to a messuage and 3i acres of land), William son of 
Gunne (as to i rood of meadow) and William son of 
Astin (as to i rood of meadow) re a messuage and 3 J 
acres of land and 2 roods of meadow in Preston. 

Defendants say no action lies ; for plaintiff lately sued them in Preston 
court on a writ of Right, after which no writ of Mort d'Anoostor runs. 
This plaintiff admits and is nonsuited; surety Richard son of Godith. 



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Novel disseisin — Richard Whithand, Alice his wife, 
Henry de Lascell and Agnes his wife v. Alan de Winde- 
hull, Hugh le Seriaunt, Adam son of Hucgtred, John 
son of Beatrice, William de Cockeshull, Henry Trebuch, 
Richard son of Uctred, Henry Swan and Kenewreg his 
brother, Leising de Windehull and Adam his son, Gilbert 
de Groneg, Henry Spere, Adam son of William le Harper, 
Thomas de Brakenwait, Hugh de Crochurst, William and 
Adam his sons, Cecily de Reinford, Robert Miller, Hugh 
sons of Siward and Adam Herlot re lo acres of land in 
Reinesford. 

Alan, John and Henry Trebuch appear, but not the other defendants, 
Adam is attached by Uctred his father ; William, by Richard Clerk and 
Alexander de Windehull ; Richard son of Uctred, by Adam and William his 
brothers ; Henry Suan, by William Bark and Adam Little {'parvum) ; Leising, 
by William his son and Adam Rabuck ; Gilbert, by Patrick and Roger 
sons of Alured ; Henry Spere, by Henry son of Arkel and Thomas son of 
Godrit ; Hugh de Crokhurst, by Alan de Windehull and Hugh de Middelton ; 
William son of Hugh, by Robert de Thorinton and Roger de Molineaus ; 
Adam, by Adam de Bulling and Henry son of George ; Cecily, by Henry 
de Wlaukelawe ; and Robert Miller, Hugh son of Siward and Adam Herlot, 
were not attached, not having been found. 

Verdict for plaintiff for lo acres, to wit, certain moor and certain wood. 
Judgment accordingly. Damages I2d. 

Acquittance of Service — Robert de Molineus v. Adam 
de Mulinaus re service which William de Ferrers, Earl of 
Derby, guardians of the lands and heir of Almaric le 
Butyler, exacts for freehold held of defendant in Thorneton. 

Plaintiff says that one William le Butyler compelled him to make suit 
at his Court. 

There being no mention in the writ that Adam should be mesne 
(mediuf) between Robert and the said William, plaintiff is nonsuited : surety, 
William de Waleton. {Lancashire Fines ^ p. 104, no. 121). 

Warranty of Charter — The Prior of the Hospital of 
S. John of Jerusalem in England v. William de Frees re 
an oxgang and a half and 3 acres in Neuton. 

Plaintiff does not prosecute; sureties, Roger son of Jordan de Nueton, 
^chard son of Jordan de teuton. 



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30-31 HENRY III. 19 

Proof of Freedom — William de Hamelton v, John son 
of Geoffrey de Hacuneshond who claims him as his villein. 

Plaintiff withdraws ; sureties, Roger son of Halewart and Hugh son of 
Alan de Wyrisdal j surety for William's fine, the said John son of Geoffrey. 
Let it be known that William acknowledges he is a villein of the said John, 
and he is delivered to John in the same Court. 

William de Karleton gives \ mark for leave to concord //«. 4 dor so. 
with Robert de Stok, in a plea of Acquittance. 

Fine made at Lancaster, 25 June, 1256 — 10 years later. The defen- 
dant was Robert de Stokeport, of whom William held i^ carucate in 
Karleton. (Lancashire Fines, p. 120, no. 147). 

Mor^ d'Ancestor — Richard son of Adam de Staning, 
in right of Adam v, Baldwin de Preston and Avice 
his wife re a messuage and ^2 acres of land in Ingol. 

Defendants say that they claim only during the minority of John son 
of William de Yeland whom William his father enfeoffed by charter pro- 
duced. This is admitted by the plaintiff. Nonsuit. 

Mort d' Ancestor — Warin de Corney v. Abbot of 
Cokersand and others re 19 acres in Uproucheclive. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Simon son of William de Grenol and 
John son of Roger de Pul. 

Mort d' Ancestor — Alice daughter of Adam de Warton, 
in right of Adam v. Roger Aylward re 4 acres in Warton. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. 

Novel disseisin — Thomas Buscell, Stephen de Eukeston 
and Avice his wife v, Henry de Whallay, Adam de 
Holaund, Matthew and Richard his brothers, Richard 
Carpentar, Henry his brother, Richard son of Alward, 
William son of Swein, Roger Parden, Nicholas de Finer, 
Robert de Pecco, Richard de Wulmore, Thomas de la 
legh, Simon de Gerardeshalth, Hugh de Holaund, Thomas 
de Whithenhull, Roger de Eukeston, Adam his brother, 
Hamo de Werington, Walter de Holaund, Simon Redberd, 
Adam Fivewinterald, Richard de Kiuerdal, Madin son of 
William de Holaund, Gilbert Tailor of Holaund, Henry de 
Holaund, Roger son of Thurstan de Holaund, William 
son of Matilda, Geoffrey de Whallay, John de Blakeburne, 
Henry son of William de Liveshay, Richard de Meluer, 



20 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Benedict de la Lawe, John de Rotholueswurth, . Alexander 
Daunger, Robert son of Richard de Hecles and Uctred 
de Wallay re 4 acres of land in Eukeston. 

Henry de Wallay, Adam de Holaund, Thomas de WithenhuU and Jolin 
de Blakebume appear. The others were attached viz. Richard and Matthew 
brothers of Adam de Holaund, by Henry Spere, Thomas de Siuerleg, Richard 
de Wulvemor ; Thomas de la Legh, by Henry son of Arkel and Henry Spere ; 
Hamo, by Henry son of Martin de Holecrof t and Hugh de Fayrwa ; Thomas 
de Withenhull, by Adam Widf are and Gilbert de Westeley ; Roger de Eukiston, 
by Richard Judge {Judicem) of Eukeston and William de Swiney. Richard 
de Kiuerdal, by Gospatric de Kiuerdale and Peter de Kiuerdale ; Madin, by 
Richard son of William and Robert son of Juliana ; Geoffrey de Whallay, by 
Patrick le Harper and Benedict son of Ranulph de Billington ; Henry son 
of William de Livesley, by Richard de Witton and William Bagger ; Richard 
de Melwrith, by Robert de Melwrith and William Bacun; Robert son of 
Richard, by William Liveshey and JT)rdan de Eccleshull; the others not 
found. 

Verdict for Plaintiffs against all but John de Blakebume : Judgment 
accordingly. Damages i mark. 

Novel disseisin — William de Derusbiri, John de Sutton, 
Alan le Norreis and William le Norreis 7a Adam son of 
William Blundel re common of pasture in Sutton. 

Defendant admits that he has enclosed and appropriated one acre. 
Judgment for Plaintiffs. Defendant to custody, later fined ^ mark ; 
sureties, Alan le Norreis, William le Norreis. 

Novel disseisin — Quenilda de Slaneden v, Matthew son 
of Adam, Henry son of Ivo and Agnes his mother re | 
oxgang in Humfridesfeld. 

Matthew does not come, and was attached by Adam de Rodes, and 
Peter de Hallestnd; case proceeds in default. 

Verdict, that defendants disseised Plaintiff, but before the term named ; 
Judgment for defendants. 

Novel disseisin — Elias le Harpur and Alice his wife 
V. Elias de Dene and Thomas de Stanlawe re common 
of pasture in Reved. 

Plaintiffs do not prosecute ; sureties, Robert de Kuntecliue and Adam 
son of Henry de Reued. 

Novel disseisin — William de Hauckeswurth v, Richard 
son of Alan re 7^ acres in Dillesworth. 

Verdict for Plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages 4s. 



30-31 HENRY III. 21 

Mort d" Ancestor — Edith daughter of Ranulph v. Ranulph 
son of Jordan re 3 acres in Lindale. 

Plaintiff does not prosecnte ; sureties, Thomas de Lindale and Gregory son 
of John. 

Dower — Juliana late wife of Henry de Waleton v, ^'5' 

Richard son of Henry re a third of 12 oxgangs in 

Wavertre and re a third of 4 oxgangs in Kirkedale, as 
dower. 

Defendant calls to warrant William son of Henry de Waleton, who 
says he ought not to answer, for Juliana got her dower before Robert de 
Lexinton and his fellows, and it was agreed that Jnliana should quitclaim 
all her rights in all the said lands of the said Henry, her late husband, for 
certain lands and tenements which William granted viz. 4 oxgangs in Neusum, 
2 in demesne and 2 in service, and 3 oxgangs in Wavertre in demesne, and 
40 acres of waste in Waleton, reserving to Juliana the dower she held before. 
The rolls of that Eyre are searched and testify to this effect. Nonsuit. 
Surety for plaintiff, Richard de Waleton. {Lancashire FineSy p. loi, 
no. 114.) 

Writ of Utrum — Whether 16 acres of land in 
Samelesbiry be free alms pertaining to the Church of 
Samelesbiry, whereof the Abbot of Stanlawe is parson, 
or the lay fee of William de Samelesbiry. 

The Abbot says that one Henry his predecessor, late parson of the said 
Church, was seised in fee, as in right of his JChurch, in the time of the now 
King. William calls to warrant Eadmund son and heir of John de Lasoy 
Earl of Lincoln, who is under age and in the King's custody, claiming by 
charter of Roger de Lascy grandfather of Eadmund. 8i7ie die till Eadmund 
be of age. 

Mort d' Ancestor — Mariota wife of Henry de Yolton 
and Sigherith her sister, in right of Walthef de Clafton 
their father v. Roger le Fraunceis (holding 2 oxgangs) and 
Uctred Plat (^holding 2 oxgangs) re 4 oxgangs of land in 
Farleton. 

Defendants say that Mariota and Sigherid were bom long before 
Waltheof espoused their mothers. Henry de Yolton gives \ mark for leave 
to concord ; surety, John son of Walthef ; and Uctred gives also \ mark ; 
surety, Roger le Fraunceis ; and they have a chirograph. Sigherith, being 
under age, is granted i oxgang till of age, so that she, when of age, may be 
able to sue for the whole of the said land if she wish. (Lancashire 
Fines, p. 104, no. 122.) 



22 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin— ^^n\A^\i de Hole and Sabina his wife 
V, Abbot of Deula Cresse re tenement in Brune. 

Plaintiff withdraws ; sureties, William de Hull, Robert son of Adam 
de Westhusum. 

Acquittance of Service — William de Karleton v, Robert 
de Stoks re service exacted by William de Lancastre for 
freehold held of defendant in Karleton. 

Plaintiff says that William de Lancastre compels him to make suit 
every three weeks at his Court at Greirstak. Defendant admits that plaintiff 
holds of him. Plaintiff gives i mark for leave to concord, and Robert agrees 
to acquit him of the service, and is told to go to the said Court and do so. 
{Lancashire FineSy p. 120, no. 147.) 

Novel disseisin — John de Leh v, A vice de Ingol re 
2 acres of land in Ingol. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Baldwin de Preston, husband of 
Avice, fined. Damages 2s. 

Novel disseisin — Richard son of Robert v. Robert de 
Faleghes and others re common of pasture in Gosenarch. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Richard de Hacton and Richard de 
Barton. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Ekleston v, William de 
Lancastre and others re tenement in Ecleston. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, John de Orhil and Richard de 
Maghale. 

Novel disseisin — Matilda late wife of Thomas de 
Whitingham v. Alexander Clerk, Matilda his wife and 
Ranulph de Gosenar re a messuage and an acre of land 
in Whitingham. 

Defendants say that plaintiff lies, for they and Alice wife of Ranulph sued 
one Alice de Syngelton for the said tenement on a writ of Right; and it 
was agreed that Alice should give up the same as the right of Matilda 
and Alice. Plaintiff says that she sued the said Alice for the same at 
Westminster, as her dower, and Alice came and surrendered the premises 
to her : and plaintiff took the King's writ to the Sheriff of Lancashire, 
and Richard le Butyler then Sheriff put her in seisin, and she held for 10 
weeks till Alexander and the others ejected her. The defendants admit this. 
Judgment for plaintiff with damages, which are taxed by the jury at 2s. 



30-31 HENRY III. 23 

Alice late wife of Alan de Singelton gives J mark 
for leave to concord with William son of Alan, in plea 
of fine made. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 92, no. 100. 

Margery wife of Alan le Norreis appoints the said 
Alan her attorney v. Matilda de Ingoles in plea of debt 

Mort d' Ancestor — Benedict Blundell, in right of Simon m. 5 dorso, 
his father v. William Russell and Amabel his wife re an 
oxgang in Barton. 

Defendants call to warrant Bichard son and heir of William Blnndel 
who comes and warrants. 

It is agreed that defendants shall hold in peace, and Bichard makes 
exchange to Benedict to the same yalne. 

Entry — Thomas de Sivredeleg v. Roger son of Henry 
and Alice his wife re 8 acres in Siurdeleg. 

Plaintiff did not prosecnte ; sureties, Adam de Pemberton and William 
de Billing. Later plaintiff comes and pursues his writ, &c. [fine erased]. 

Dower — Suunyna late wife of William de Grenhull 
V. William de Lancastre re tenements in Kerneford. 

Plantiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Michael de Greenhol and William 
his brother. 

Novel disseisin — Ralph de Mitton v, Jordan son of 
Ralph re common of pasture in Cheydesleg, of which 
defendant has assarted and worked about 20 acres and 
reduced them to culture. 

Verdict for plaintiff for 2 acres only : Judgment accordingly. Damages 2s. 

Obstruction — Richard de Winkedeleg v, Richard de 
Monleg, Ralph his son, Richard de Daniscole and Osbert 
his son re obstruction of a way in Autton. 

Plaintiff says that he cannot get to his pasture and land, to cultivate 
it, as conveniently as he used to. Verdict for plaintiff. Judgment — that 
the obstruction be removed at defendant's charge. Sureties for defendant, 
Bobert de Wikedele and John de Bradhull. Damages 2b. 



24 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Mort d' Ancestor— Richdivd de Wurkedeleg, in right of 
Roger his father v. William son of Odo re 8 acres of 
land in Barton. 

Defendant calls to warrant Gilbert de Barton, who denies that Roger 
died seised of the land. Verdict— that Roger was ejected by Gilbert two 
years before his death. Judgment for defendant. Surety for plaintiff, 
Gilbert de Kulcheth. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Radcliue v, Adam de parva 
Leure re 12 acres arable and 80 acres waste in Radecliue. 

Verdict and Judgment for defendant. The jury find in addition that 
Adam de Leure disseised Adam de Radcliue of a wood in the said waste, 
and of part of the waste. Judgment for plaintiff for this amount. Surety 
for defendant, Roger de parva Boulton. Damages I2d. 

Writ of Entry — Ralph de Mitton v. John de Winkedeleg 
and Robert his son re 10 acres of land in Acton, in 
which they have no entry except through Simon de 
Grenehurst, to whom Robert de Mitton father of Ralph, 
his heir, demised it for a term now expired. 

Defendants admit that they have entry through Simon, but say that he 
was enfeoffed by Hugh de Mitton, not by Robert. Each party gives 
\ mark for a trial. The jury, elected by consent of the parties, say that 
Simon was never enfeoffed nor held in fee but for a term. Judgment for 
plaintiff. 

John son of Henry de Hewode and Avice his wife 
acknowledge that they have given to Reyner de Arches 
his heirs and assigns all their lands, without exception, in 
Hapton, which Thomas Clerk of Halvetham gave to the 
said John in marriage with Avice ; as is more fully 
contained in a grant of John and Avice which Reyner 
has produced. 

^^ 5^ John Arbalaster \Ballistarius'\ gives one mark for leave 

to concord with Eve, late wife of Geoffrey Arbalaster 
\Ballistarius'\ as to dower, and has a chirograph. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 96, no. 104. 



30-31 HENRY in. 25 

Writ of Right — William son of Simon v, William 
son of Richard re 22 acres in Alithweit. 

Defendant has put himself on the grand assize, bat does not appear on "Sftrk 

the fonrth day. The land seized into the King's hands, and defendant 
ordered to be at York on Wednesday after Martinmas. 

Novel disseisin — Richard Travers v, Adam de Hutune 
and Richard de Hutune re right of estover in Adam's 
wood in Hutun. 

Adam says that the wood is owned by defendants, and plaintiff has no 
ground in the wood that he can show. Plaintiff nonsuited, with leave to 
proceed by another writ if he can. 

Mort d* Ancestor — Adam son of Rygherigh v, Gilbert 
son of Gilbert Smith [Faber'\ and many others. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Alan de Buynacres and Maddoc de 
Atton. 

Proof of Freedom — Peter de Burnul v, Siward son of 
Matilda whom he claims as his fugitive villein (nativum 
et fugitivum\ 

Siward comes not on the fourth day, and this day was appointed for 
him to prove his freedom before the Justices, but he does not proceed. 
Sureties, Jordan de Pecwurtham and William de WhithuU. 

Mort d Ancestor — Adam son of Emma v, Adam le 
Chef re half an oxgang in Farnwurth. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Adam de parva Leure and John 
de Magna Leure. Later Adam appears. [Fine erased]. 

Novel disseisin — William son of Absalon and Eduth 
his wife v. Stephen son of Thomas re one oxgang and a 
messuage in Wythington. 

Stephen says that William gave him the premises in free marriage with 
Avice his daughter and enfeoffed him thereof by deed produced, and relies 
on the jury of the said Assize and on the witnesses named in the said deed. 
Verdict and Judgment for defendant. 

Mort d Ancestor — Adam de Farnwurth, in right of 
Emma his mother v. Adam le Chef re half an oxgang 
in Farnworth. 

Verdict, that Emma died before the term named. Later the parties come 
to terms, Adam le Chef paying half a mark for leave; surety, Adam son 
of Emma. 

Adam de Badeclyue, a juror of that Assize, pays a fine of 40s. for 
himself and eleven fellows, for trespass. 



26 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Mart tt Ancestor — ^William son of William Godman v. 
Abbot of Cokersand re one oxgang and 6 acres in Gayrstang. 

Plftiiitiff withdraws: he and siirecies fined riz. Riciiaid son of William 
Godmaa and William son of Hamo de Bilbazglu 

Dower — Alice late wife of Elyas de Plesinton v. 
Abbot of Kyrkestal re a third of 5 oxgangs in Huncotes, 
as dower. 

It appears that pfanntiff has reoeiTed a part of her dower. Nonsuit — 
widi leare to proceed by another writ. 

Mort d Ancestor — Sibilla wife of Adam de Lairebrech, 
in right of Agnes daughter of Adam her sister v. Adam 
son of Robert de Pulton re a toft and an acre in Pulton. 

Defendant sajs that plaintiff had a sister of the same father and mother, 
Avice by name, who had a daughter AHoe stiU living, i^Murt from whom 
plaintiff cannot claim. Plaintiff nonsuited. 

Mart cC Ancestor — Alan Forester, in right of Hugh 
his father v, Avice late wife of Hugh (holding 10 acres), 
Hugh son of Avice (holding 10 acres), and William le 
Forester (holding 12 acres) re 32 acres in Elhale. 

Defendants say that Alan had an elder brother Robert, who had several 
children, now living, by his lawful wife. Plaintiff nonsuited. 

Writ of Entry — Michael son of Michael de Thornton v. 
Richard son of Michael re 2 oxgangs in Trefeld. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Roger de Shingelton and Roger de 
Hamelton* 

m, 6 dor 80. ]ohn son of Robert gives half a mark for leave to 
concord with William de Meoles, in plea of land. 

Lamcashire Fines, p. 102, no. 115. 

Dower — Sibilla late [wife] of Alan son of Warin v. 
Stephen son of Kenwrek re a third of 2 oxgangs in 
Simundeston, as dower. 

Defendant says that plaintiff was never joined in lawful wedlock. 
Nonsuit; mandate to Bishop of Chester for Convocation to enquire before 
him into the truth of the matter, and report by letters patent. 




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WrU €f Eutrp — Roger de Astckg r. Alcx^inkr tk 
TyHeslcg re half an oxgang in Astelegj detni:!^ by 
plaintiff to defendant for a t^m ik>\v expired. 

Judgmpnf for plaintiff. Ssretr fw del<»diUEit^ Rk^liiurd \V r^«ii«^UMft. 

yavd disseisin — Adam son of Alexainlcr de RudeclyiH? 
and Peter son of Adam r. Adam son of Willmm dc 
Radecl3a]e re common of pasture in Radcclyue, about 4 
acres, in which defendant has dug for minerals (mm^r^^ 

Same v. same, before the same jury, rt 3 Acre^i in 
the same vill. 

Robert de Sipwaldbotle, a juror, absent Vordict>, aa to th« 3 atMr^t fxw 
plamtiffs, with Judgment. Damages 1 2d. 

Verdict, as to common of pasture — that plaintiffs havt) amplti imMi^iiH) 
for all their beasts : Judgment for defendant. 

Dower — Alice late wife of John de Walton v. Gregory 
son of Adam re a third of 2 oxgangs &c. it) Wulcton, 
as dower. 

Plaintiff comes and acknowledges that Gregory hai latiifled hor dial hi 1 
and she is content. Defendant fined for not doing 10 before. 

Robert de Mulinaus gives half a mark for Icnvc to 
concord with Adam de Molinaus in a plea of AcquittHiU'o, 
by surety of the said Adam, and they have a chlr()({ruph. 

Lancashire Fines , p. 104, no. 121. 



28 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Elyas de Cnolle gives half a mark for leave to concord 
with Adam de Palay and Christian his wife in plea of 
Warranty of Charter : surety, Richard de Knolle. 

j^^ J, Novel disseisin — Robert son of Adam v, William de 

Carleton re headlands {ckevescis) in several places in 
Inscype, containing about 2 acres. 

Henry de Forton, a jxu?or, absent. Verdict for defendant, with Judg- 
ment. 

Novel disseisin — Richard de Wytingham and Hawise 
his wife v. William de Karlton and others re tenements 
in Soureby. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute ; sureties, Robert son of Adam de Inscip 
and Roger Spark. 

Novel disseisin — Simon de Halsal v. Adam de Mul- 
ineus and others re a tenement in Maghal. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Richard son of Simon and 
Richard son of William. 

Proof of Freedom— Gilbert de Nutehil and Adam le 
Erl V. William parson of Flyxton Church, who claims 
them as his fugitive villeins (naiivos et fugitivos suos). 

Defendant comes not on the fourth day; sureties, Hugh son of 
Alward and William son of the same. Gilbert and Adam dismissed 
sine die. 

Novel disseisin — Gilbert de Kiuerdale v, Richard Ban- 
astre re 3 acres in Kiuerdale. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Sureties for defendant, Adam 
son of Lagheman and Richard de Whetelegh. Damages 2s. 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Penelbyry v. Roger son of 
Elyas and John son of Robert re 12 acres in Halcghton. 

Verdict — that the land is not Robert's separate property but his common 
pasture. Judgment for defendants. Surety for plaintiff, Richard de 
Huston. 



30-31 HENRY III. 29 

Agnes, late wife of German de Flixton, who brought 
two writs V, the Sheriff of Lancaster for the restoration 
of the chattels and animals of the said Agnes, which 
Henry de Thorbok and Henry son of Wenn took and 
detained, does not prosecute ; sureties, Ranulph son of Richard 
de Warnwathe and Simon de Boxton. 

Writ of Entry — Adam son of William v. Richard 
Banastre re 2 acres in Bretherton. 

Defendant has no entiy except throngh Adam Banastre, to whom 
William son of Ulkelf , whose son and heir plaintiff is, demised for a term now 
past. Defendant claims through Adam Banastre, his father, who took possession 
of the land as his yillenage, as the plaintiff's father was villein of Adam and 
held in yillenage. Both parties demand a trial, and Richard gives one mark 
for a jury. Afterwards they come to terms, Adam giving half a mark for 
leave ; sxurety, the Prior of Lythnm. {Lancashire Fines, p. 96, no. 103.) 

Nativity — The same Richard withdraws his writ {de 
nativitate) v, the said Adam : sureties, Roger son of 
Hervey and John son of Adam. 

Mort d! Ancestor — Geoffrey de Byron, in right of Richard 
de Byron his brother v, Geoffrey de Wyrkesl re \2 acres 
in Wirkedel. 

William de Magna Leure, a juror, absent. Verdict — ^that Richard died 
seised, and Geoffrey is his next heir. Judgment for plaintiff. 

Novel disseisin — Andrew de Choller, Ailward Thagun 
and Roger de Pilkenton z/. Robert de Stapleton, Thomas 
de Cutheworth and Henry le Low re 20 acres in Shollere. 

Defendants not present; not attached, being of the county of York; 
William de Middleton, a juror, absent. Verdict that defendants removed 
bracken and rushes {feugeram et coopertttram) which were on the land and did 
not allow the plaintiffs to use it. Judgment for plaintiffs. Damages 2s. 

Novel disseisin — Siward de Derewent and Cecily his 
wife V. William son of William Assolf, William, Adam 
and John, his sons and Ralph son of Emma re common 
of pasture in one acre in Holsnade. 



30 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

William son of William Assolf absent, attached by Henry his brother 
and Roger son of Simon de Quicstan : Elias de Thorboc, a jnror, absent. 

Verdict — that defendants broke up and enclosed (fruasauerunt et inclus- 
eruntj about half an acre only. Judgment a^scordingly. Damages I2d. 

m. 7 dorso. Novel disseisin — Alice de Liverseg v. Richard son of 

Andrew de Hunneswurthefeld re common of pasture in 
Honeworthesfeld, i acre. 

Plaintiff says that Robert de Liverseg her father had common of 
pasture in i acre, in the time of John, the King's father that now is, 
and on his death the right descended to plaintiff as daughter and heir, 
who claims 2os. damage for loss. 

Defendant admits the right to common after the crops and hay were 
carried, and denies that he ever interfered with this right. Andrew his 
father died seised of the land, and Matthew, father of Andrew, held it 
all his time in his separate take — neither Alice nor any of her ancestors 
had common there till after the crops of hay were carried — he claims a 
trial. And plaintiff gives I mark for a jury; sureties, Henry le Wilde of 
Buterwurth and Thomas his brother. 

Verdict of Jury, elected by consent — that Robert de Liverseg, father 
of Alice, died seised of common of pasture in the said acre, and could 
common there all the year with all his cattle. Judgment for plaintiff. 

Nuisance — Roger de Birkel v, Geoffrey de Middelton re 
a pond (stagnum) constructed in Bure which detains water 
and floods plaintiff's land. 

Adam de Biry v, same re same. 

Verdict for defendant in latter case, and for plaintiff in former, in that 
defendant when he made the pond diverted the water and laid waste 
Roger's land. Judgment that the pond be destroyed (prostemeturj so far 
as it is a hurt. 

Afterwards it is agreed that the pond remain as it was when the writ 
was issued on the defendant undertaking to pay a rent of half a mark yearly 
for ever, by equal portions at Martinmas and Whitsuntide, with liberty to 
distrain for rent on the stones of the said mill and the waterflow (per 
lapides eidem molendino et fusumj in case of default. 

Novel disseisin — Agnes daughter of Richard de Salis- 
byry and Avice her sister v. Hugh son of Ranulph re 
a fourth part of the vill of Salesbyry. 

Defendant absent; surety William de Thorenton. 

Verdict — that Agnes and Avice recovered seisin before the last Justices 
in Eyre. Judgment for plaintiff, damages } mark. 



30-31 HENRY III. 31 

Novel disseisin — Roger son of Adam v. Ralph de 
Kellet re 2 oxgangs in Slyne. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Roger Flayrd of Kertmel and 
Gospatrio son of William de Balton. 

Novel disseisin — Thomas Bussel of Eukestan, Richard 
de Stanediss and Stephen de Armetheriding v, Adam de 
Holaund, Thomas de Leghis and Richard de Eukeston 
re a parcel of land, about i acre, in Eukeston. 

Thomas de Leghes attached by Henry Spere and Henry son of Airkell ; 
Richard de Eukeston, by Nicholas de Eukeston and Roger de Kerden. William 
Painter (Pictorjj a juror, absent. Verdict — that Adam and the others had 
common of pasture in the land, which is not plaintiffs' freehold. 
Judgment for defendants. 

Mori d^ Ancestor — Christian wife of Robert son of 
Gene, in right of Jost de Thochol her father v. John 
de Lewed re 16 acres in Thocol. 

Defendant says that the land came to him in marriage with one Edusa 
his wife and he has no claim till after her death, and he has issue by her 
one Henry his son under age and in his ward. Josctius and Christian 
cannot deny this. Judgment for defendant. 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Hurleton v, Robert de ^. 8. 

Morcroft re i acre in Hurleton. 

Verdict for defendant with Judgment. 

Mori d Ancestor — Richard de Flixton v, Wigan de 
Lachok re 12 acres in Lachok. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Geoffrey de Clascrok and Robert 
son of Wolueter de Clascrok. 

Novel disseisin — Alice de Liverseg v, Patrick son of 
Michael, Richard son of Andrew, William son of Beatrice, 
Henry son of Ivo, Roger son of Adam and Michael de 
Lightholevers re common of pasture in about 8 acres in 
Hunwurthefield. 

Patrick attached by Alward de Buterwurth and Walter de Kleg. 
Verdict — that defendants enclosed and broke up about 8 acres. Judgment 
for plaintiff. Damages 2s. 
D 



32 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Gilbert de Barton gives 20s. for leave to concord with 
Thomas Gresley in plea of Custom and Service ; surety, 
Matthew de Redeman. 

Lancashire Fviies, p. 93, no. lOl. 

John de Blakeburn gives i mark for leave to concord 
with same Thomas in plea as to why he hunted in the 
forest of the said Thomas ; sureties, Geoffrey de Middelton 
and Gilbert de Culchef Richard de Alreton and Henry 
de Whallay give i mark for same ; sureties, Ralph de 
Mitton and Roger de Bradshag. And the said John, 
Richard, and Henry acknowledge that they have no 
right of chace in the said forest, and that they and 
their heirs will not hunt there without the leave and 
will of Thomas and his heirs. 

Proof of Freedom — Robert son of Hugh v. Richard 
de Muston who claims him as his fugitive villein. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; snreties, Adam le Chef de Farnworth 
and Roger son of Sigherith de Farnworth. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Sunderland v, Hugh de 
Osbaldeston and Robert de Stodelhirl re common of 
pasture in Osbaldeston 

Gteoffrey de Quallay, a juror, fined for trespass. Verdict for 
plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages 6s. 

Novel disseisin — John son of Henry de Heghwude 
and Avice his wife v. Thomas de Halwetham clerk 
and Roger and William his sons re 8 acres in Hapton. 

Thomas admits the disseisin. Judgment for plaintiff. Surety for 
Thomas, Richard Fitun. Damages 16s. 

Wril of Entry — Jordan Cullot and Matilda his wife v, 
Robert le Feure of Cliderhow re i toft in Cliderhow. 

Defendant admits that he has no entry except through Alexander 
Creaunt father of Matilda (his heir), who demised it to him for a term 
nQW past, Judgment for plaintiffs. 



30-31 HENRY III. 33 

Hugh Queor de Rey gives ^ mark for leave to concord 
with Hugh son of William and Cecily his wife and 
Henry de Dunham and Hawise his wife, in plea of land ; 
surety, Hugh son of William ; and has a chirograph. 

Lancashire FineSy p. 105, no. 123. 

Writ of Entry — Margery daughter of Albert v, Robert 
de Bothelton and Godith his wife and Matilda daughter 
of Walter de Atton re i oxgang in Clayton. 

Plaintiff says that defendants have no entry save through Richard del 
Feld to whom Albert de Clayton, father of Margery (his heir), demised for 
a term now past. Defendants say that Matilda has a husband, Roger le 
Fraunceis by name, who is not named in the writ. Plaintiff nonsuited. 
No fine on account of her poverty. 

Writ of Entry — William son of Ailsy v, Robert de 
Boulton re 18 acres in Claiton. 

Plaintiff claims that the land was demised to defendant by Ailsy de 
Claiton for a term now past. 

Defendant says that Ailsy gave him the land and enfeoffed him by 
charter produced : and as plaintiff shows nothing as to the term, and 
defendant produces the charter. Judgment for defendant. No fine because 
of plaintiff's poverty. 

Writ of Right — Abbot of Caudre v. Prior of Cuniges- Cuntber- 
heued. Day given at Appleby on the morrow of S. latxi. 
Martin. The Abbot appoints Brother Walter, his monk, 
his attorney. 

Quonyna wife of Roger Gernet appoints her husband 
her attorney v, William son of Uctred and others, in 
plea of land. 

Richard de Button gives \ mark for leave to concord 
with Richard son of Vivian and Hugh Gogard, in plea of 
land ; surety, Henry de Whalley. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 97, no. 106. 

Writ of Entry — Richard son of Richard le Feriman v, m. 8 dorso. 
Richard Clerk of Crouington re an oxgang in Crouington. 

Defendant absent on the fourth day, and elsewhere has made default j 
Sheriff has seized the land into the Eling's hands. Judgment for plaintiff. 



34 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Dower— Hamse late wife of Robert Corbin v. Henry 
de Waleton re a third of one oxgang in Hulm, as dower. 

Defendant denies that Robert Corbin was ever seised in fee, and asks 
a trial. Afterwards the parties come to terms, Henry giving i mark for 
leave (surety, Roger de Mulinaus) and it is agreed that Hawise remit all 
claim on receipt of los. from Henry. 

Mori cf Ancestor^ Alice and Aldusa, in right of William 
de Raidewath their father v. Alexander son of Robert 
re ^ acre and 4 perches in Chadewik. 

Adam de Thomam and Robert lerased'] William de Middelton, jurors, 
absent. Verdict— William died seised, and Alice and Aldusa are his heirs. 
Judgment for plaintiffs. 

Novel disseisin — Swain son of Osbert v. Richard de 
Frekelton, Adam de Shyngelton and Adam his son re 
2 parts of 2 acres in Frekelton. 

Verdict — that Adam de Shingelton and Adam his son disseised the 
plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff against these two, and for Richard de 
Frekelton against the plaintiff. Damages I2d. 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Melling and Robert de 
Mulinaus v. Simon de Wadacre, William de Witnes, 
Robert Bakere and Richard his brother re i acre in 
Melling. 

Simon alone appears. William was atta>ched by John de Widnes and 
Richard de Hupton ; other defendants not found. 

Verdict for defendants; Judgment accordingly. Surety for Simon's 
fine William de Litherland. Damages I2d. 

Novel disseisin — Juliana late wife of Henry de Waleton 
V. William de Waleton re i oxgang and 20 acres in 
Waleton, and 8d. rent. 

Verdict for plaintiff for I oxgang and 5 of the 20 acres. Judgpnent 
for plaintiff for that amount, and for defendant for 15 acres and 8d. rent. 
Plaintiff not fined because of her poverty. Sureties for defendant, Adam 
de Cnousle and Henry de Ditton. Damages \ mark. 

Nativity— Ahho\, of Chester v, Hugh son of Wiun and 
Robert son of Gregory, whom he claims as his fugitive 
villeins. 

Plaintiff absent j sureties, Bichard de Moston and Richard de Trafford. 



30-31 HENRY in. 35 

Proof of Freedom — Hugh son of Alexander v. Abbot 
of Chester, who claims him as his villein. 

PlaintifE did not prosecute; sureties, Thomas le Velur of Jacton and 
Richard de Staining. 

Novel disseisin — ^ Richard son of Henry de Waleton v, 
Maddoc son of Bledena and divers others re tenements in 
Hacton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Alan de Ruynacres and Bichard 
de Fomeby. 

Mort d' Ancestor — Robert le Eir, in right of Richard 
his father v. Prior of Birscogh re 4 acres in Lathum. 

William de Lidgyate, a juror, absent. Verdict — that Richard le Eyr, father 
of plaintiff, only held a lease from year to year as tenant at will under 
the Prior. Judgment for defendant. No fine, plaintiff poor. 

Ranulph de Scharples acknowledges that he has by his 
charter granted to Henry his brother a piece of land in 
the vill of Scharples doing homage, viz. — that part 
called Folescalis and the buildings thereon, within certain 
bounds more fully named in the charter which is produced 
by Henry in the name of Ranulph. 

Novel disseisin — Agnes late wife of Richard son of 
Robert v. Ralph son of Richard re a fifth of \ oxgang in 
Cholleston. 

Defendant absent on the fourth day. Sheriff has seized the land 
into the King's hands. Judgment for Agnes. 

Writ of right — Adam de Pemberton v. Peter de Burnhull 
re 200 acres in Pemberton. 

Plaintiff says that Alan his father was seised in fee in the time of King 
Henry, grandfather to the now King, taking thence issues to the value of 
\ mark, and the right descended to plaintiff as son and heir; and that 
such is his right he offers to deraign {disrationare) by the body of a certain 
free man of his, Philip by name, as by the view of Adam his father 
(u* de visu Ade patris sui). 

And Peter comes and defends {i.e. resists) Adam's right and the seisin of 
the said Alan, his predecessor, and he is prepared to defend it by the body of 
a certain free man of his, John de CophuU by name, who is ready to 
defend it with his body as the Court shall decide ; and it is decided that 
John give gage to defend (vadium defendendi) and Philip give gage to 
deraign {vadium disrationandi) . Sureties for John, Richard de Trafford, 



36 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Adam de Badecliue, John de Blakebume and Richard de Fynington ; 
sureties for Philip, Alan de WindhuU, William de Pemberton, James de 
Pemberton and John del Mer^. 

Day given them on the morrow of the octave of St. Martin at York 
[19th November], and thither let them come armed. 

Afterwards at Warr [Warwick] was a duel armed and fought {Duellum 
armatum et percussum) between them : and the said Philip was vanquished 
in the field. Judgment — that the said Peter and his heirs after him hold that 
land in peace, quit of said Adam and his heirs for ever. And Adam is 
fined, and Philip to gaol. 

Richard le Buteller gives J mark for leave to concord 
with Henry le Buteller in plea of Warranty of Charter ; 
surety the said Henry. 

Lancashire Fines, p. icx), no. ill. 

Writ of Entry — Brun de Pull, Margery his wife and 
Ammiria her sister v. Richard le Butiller re 5 acres in 
Blenkanesho. 

Plaintiffs say that the land is the inheritance of Margery and 
Ammiria, and that defendant has no entry but by Gilbert son of Outhkell 
to whom Outhkell de Wartbano (who had only the custody of Margery 
and Ammiria while under age) demised it. 

Defendant says he should not respond, as he claims only as guardian 
of Almeric son of Simon de Thorinton, a minor and in his ward, and 
during whose minority he claims. Plaintiff nonsuited. No fine because 
poor. 

Warranty — Abbot of Cokersand v, Roger de Hurleton 
re 48 acres in Hurleton. 

Plaintiff holds by charter of Robert de Hurleton father of Roger, of 
his gift and feoffment. 

Later Roger comes to terms the Abbot paying \ mark for leave. 

Novel disseisin — Richard son of William and Simon 
son of Gilbert v, Robert de Lathum, Simon de Haleshale, 
Adam de Cnousle, Henry de Torboc senior, Thurstan de 
Hoylaund, Henry son of Adam and Robert de Stratton 
re the fourth part of 180 acres in Ruwinton. 

Robert de Lathum, Simon, Adam and Thurstan, appear; the others 
absent. Robert de Stratton attached by Adam his brother and Adam de 
Denebyj the others not found. 

Verdict — that the land is in Aniawesaregh, not in Rowington. Plaintiffs 
nonsuited, with leave to proceed by another writ ; sureties, Adam de 
Haywod and John de Ruwington. 



30-31 HENRY in. 37 

Novel disseisin — Andrew de Shalwer, Award Takun 
and Roger de Pylkinton v. Simon son of Thomas de 
Chaydok and John his brother te 5 acres in Chalwer. 

William de Middelton and Henry de Hepethe, jurors, absent. Verdict 
for defendants, with Judgment. 

Robert de Miilinaus and Alice his wife acknowledge 
that they have granted and quitclaimed to Grimbalde 
de Elhal one oxgang in Elhal, which Robert had in free 
marriage with the said Alice his wife, to hold of Robert 
and Alice and the heirs of Alice for ever, as is more 
fully shown in the charter which Grimbald possesses. 

Mort d' Ancestor — Adam son of Thomas de Sengelton, 
in right of his father v. Alexander Clerk re two parts 
of an oxgang in Witingeham. 

Defendant says the land is the inheritance of one Matilda his wife 
who is not named in the writ. 

Plaintiff nonsuited ; excused fine being under age. 

Novel disseisin — Thomas de Bethun v, William son ofm.gdorso, 
Henry de Waleton and others re tenements in Botle. 

Plaintiff withdraws ; sureties, Adam de Octon and Richard de Thornton ; 
surety for fine, Roger Gernet of Burgh. 

Dower — Richard de Birches and Margery his wife v. 
Adam de Aldewainestath re dower wherein Martin son 
of Adam, late husband of Margery, endowed her in that 

vill. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute; sureties, Philip Page of Failesworth and 
Jordan son of Adam de Tongton. 

Novel disseisin — Adam Laweman and Richard Banastre 
V. the Abbot of Evesham, Clemence late wife of Robert 
Banastre, William parson of Leylond Church, Robert de 
Farenton, Alan son of Jordan, John Biscop, John son of 
Thomas, Ralph son of Richard, Adam son of Gilbert, 
Simon de Waleton, William son of William, Richard son 
of Richard, William son of Richard, Richard son of 
Robert, Walter son of Geoffrey, John son of Robert, 



38 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

John son of Richard and Robert son of Wilecons re 
common of pasture in Waleton, where defendants have 
broken up and enclosed icx) acres. 

William parson of Leylund Church alone appears. The other defendants 
were attached, viz. : — The Abbot, by Henry de Basag and Dobbe son of 
Willecons ; Clemence, by Richard son of Robert and Richard son of Walter ; 
Robert de Farenton, by William son of Ralph and Thomas son of William » 
Alan son of Jordan, by Richard de Bui aye and John Ithgate; John son 
of Thomas, by Thurstan his brother and Robert his brother ; Ralph son of 
Richard, by Thomas son of Tilla and John son of Thomas ; Adam son 
of Gilbert, by Gilbert son of Gilbert and Gemman his brother; Simon de 
Waleton, by Peter Smith {¥aher) and Moddoc de Waleton j William son 
of William, by Peter Smith and Thomas son of William; Richard son of 
Richard, by Hutte son of Thomas and Robert his brother; William son 
of Richard, by Dobbe son of Ralph and Alcok his brother; Richard son of 
Robert, by Augustine de Waleton and William son of Richard de Waleton ; 
Walter son of Geoffrey, by Thomas son. of William and William son of 
Crotha; John son of Robert, by Richard son of Abraham and Dobbe son 
of Bibby ; John son of Richard, by Henry his son-in-law and William 
brother of John; John Biscop, by Robert son of Jordan and Henry his 
brother; Robert son of Willecons by Ralph de Farenton and Henry de 
Farenton. 

As the Jury have not viewed, case adjourned to Wednesday, All 
Saints' Eve. 

Later Henry Banastre, Adam Lagheman, and Richard Banastre are called 
and come not; sureties William son of Avice de Colevill, Peter Smith 
of Waleton, Robert le Gras and Geoffrey de Waleton. 

Novel disseisin — Abbot of Cokysand v. Robert de 
Netelham re i acre in Haton and Hansfeld. 

Verdict for plaintiff with Judgment. Damages I2d. 

Novel disseisin — Hugh Fitun v, Richard son of John 
Fitun re common of pasture in Harewude, in a moor 
and a wood. 

Verdict for plaintiff with Judgment. Surety for defendant, Henry de 
Claiton. Damages 2s. 

Novel disseisin — Walter de Blossevill v, William de 
Lancastre and others re tenements in Wolueston. 

^yXVM* Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Luke de Colum of the county of 

SBOfjCCdtCt Buckingham, and Thomas de Liclington of the county of Worcester. 



30-31 HENRY III. 39 

Breach of Covenant — Alan le Norreis v, Richard son 
of Henry de Waleton re covenant as to 4 oxgangs in 
Kyrkedal. 

Plaintiff says that the tenements were demised by him by defendant 
for a term of twelve years from Michaelmas 30 Henry III, and that he 
ought to have reasonable estoyer in the defendant's woods in Kyrkedal, viz.^ 
hnsbote, heibote and his pigs quit of pannage, but he has been deforced 
of these and claims 40s. damages; and he produces the covenant. 

Defendant admits the covenant which he denies having broken — he 
never hindered plaintiff from having estover in the said wood as is stated, 
and this he can defend against him and his suit as the Court have 
decided. Judgment that he wage his law by twelve manucaptors by 
wager of law. 

Later the parties have leave to concord as they are poor, and it is 
agreed that Alan remU the said law and damages. 

William Banes gives ^ mark for leave to concord m, 10. 
with the Abbot of Cokersand in plea of land. Surety, 
the said Abbot. 

Writ of Right — Richard son of Henry de Merton v. 
the Prior of Birscow re 24 acres in Merton which the 
plaintiff demised to the Prior while under age. 

Defendant objects that he does not hold the land in its entirety, in 
that one Beatrice mother of Bichard holds 5 acres, Thomas le Vilur 6 acres 
and Adam Welot 3 acres of it. This plaintiff admits. 

Nonsuit — with leave to proceed by another writ. 

Mort d^ Ancestor — Margery daughter of Si ward de Kel- 
grinesarewe, in right of her father v, Thomas de Betham 
(as to \ of an oxgang) and Jordan son of Quenilda (as 
to \ of an oxgang) re \ o{ 2 oxgangs in Kelgrime- 
sarewe. 

Thomas de Betham objects that the land was the inheritance of one 
Ammira his wife by whom he has issue one llalph his son, and that ho 
claims . no interest in the land save by the law of England. Plaintiff 
nonsuited. 

Jordan calls to warrant Warin de Waleton, who calls Bichard Banastre, 
who calls Robert do Stokeford, Roger Gernet, Quenilda bis wife, and Ralph 
son and heir of the said Ammira, late wife of the said Thomas — who say 
that no action lies, for the land was villenago of Hugh de Moretoyn of 
whom Siward, father of plaintiff, held in villenage. 



40 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Later Robert de Stokford and the others object that the vill of 
Kergrimesarh is a member of Singelton, the King's lordship, where such 
a writ does not run : this plaintiff admits. Nonsuit ; excused fine because 
poor. 

Novel disseisin — John de la Le v, Gilbert de Ingol 
re \ acre in Ingol. 

Defendant absent, was attached by Adam de Ingol and Robert Gold- 
smith (Anrijaher). Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages 1 2d. 

Mort cT Ancestor — Walter son of Gilbert de Scarisbreck, 
in right of his father v, the Abbot of Cokersand, Avice 
daughter of Simon de Nathelarg, Henry de Aspenewell 
and Robert de Nathelarg re lO acres in Hurleton. 

Defendants object that they do not participate in any tenement, 
and that the claim is against them jointly and not individually. Non- 
suit. 

Proof of Freedom — Gilbert de Arkewright and William 
Redtopping v. Grimbald de Elhale who claims them as 
his villeins. 

Plaintiffs withdraw, sureties William de ShoUers and Robert his 
brother, Robert de Foxton and Simon de Elhale ; and plaintiffs come 
before the Justices and acknowledge that they are villeins of Grimbald, to 
whom they are given up. 

Novel disseisin — William de Waleton v. William de 
Ferrars, Earl of Derby, and Agnes his wife re tenements in 
Derby. 

Plaintiff withdraws, sureties Adam son of Basil de Sonky and 
Henry le Serjaunt of Ditton: surety for fine, Henry de Holaund. 

Hamo de Pulton and Robert his brother give \ mark 
for leave to concord with Robert Banastre in plea of 
Nativity. 

Lancashire Fines^ p. lOO, no. 112. 

Richard de Whiteleg and Roger his brother give 2 
marks for leave to concord with Robert de Lathum in 
plea of Nativity ; sureties, Warin de Waleton and Ralph de 
Stanedis ; and they have a chirograph. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 98, no. 107. 



30-31 HEXRY HL 4I 

Writ of Emirjr — William son of Utred r. Alan de 
Crawchal and Goda his wife rt 2 parts of ^ an oxgang 
in Ravenesmoles. 



Flantiff sars tint AJaa hmm mo e am bat tkroacfc Bocer mm of Rickaid, 
to wIkrii plaintiff denused tKe faiad for m term bov exfnvd. Delieiiduit 
says that Wiltiaiii granted it to Boger. br dkarter fVDdneed. and that 
WiDiam was then of soond mind. Both partiec aafc a triaL Vcfdicc — that 
William waa a minor and demented vhen he made the grant. Judgment 
for plaintiff. Snretr for defendant's fine^ Bichaid de MaeriiaL The chano* 
to be destrojed. 

Alice wife of Robert de Coj-gners appoints Roger 
Bernard her attorney z'. Thomas de Bethum in plea of 
Quo jure. 

Robert de Stocford appoints Rc^er de Kirkeby his 
attorney v. Isabel daughter of Siward in plea of Mort 
d'Ancestor. 

Mor^ (P Ancestor — William son of S>'\vard zk Richard «•• 10 '^o'^w 
Bussell re 5 acres in Leiand. 

Plaintiff withdraws : sureties, Hamo de Latton and John de Anneleshei^ : 
surety for fine, Richard Bnssel. 

Mort d! Ancestor — William de Hoton, in right of Roger 
his father v. William de Thynhil re 29 acres in Hoton. 

Verdict, that Roger died seised and William is next heir. Judgment 
for Plaintiff. William de Thinyill being under age excused fine. 

Mort (TAncestor — Henry son of Lawrence de Par, in 
right of his father v, Roger son of Hugh re \ an oxgang 
in Par. 

Verdict, that Lawrence died seised and Henry is next heir. Judg- 
ment for Plantiff. 

Mort (TAncestor — Roger de Sonkey, in right of Jordan 
de Sonkey his father v. Henry de Stonidis re 6 acres in 
Lanketr. 

Defendant claims under lease for 5 years from Abbot of CokerRiuul. 
Nonsuit, with leave to proceed v. the Abbot. Surety for fine, Adiiui do 
Cnusleg. 



42 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin — Alan de Bikerstath v, Adam de 
Bikerstath re common of pasture in Bikerstath. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties Adam son of Rykerith de Dalton 
and Maddoc de Atton. 

Novel disseinn — Adam son of Henry v. Thomas de 
Waleton re tenements in Gerstan. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute : sureties Peter de Billing and Roger de Billing. 

Richard son of Walter gives i mark for leave to 
concord with William de Pres in plea of land : surety 
the said William. 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Wadacre v. William de 
Lancastre, Roger Bluselaunte, Richard Collan and Roger 
son of Agnes re freehold in Gairestang. 

Later plaintiff withdraws ; sureties Henry de Atton and Alan de 
Tranaker; surety for fine Richard le Butiller. 

Waste — Roger de Heton v, William de Lancastre re 
destruction of a mill in Thorveregh. 

Plaintiff says that one Elis, servant of William, laid low the mill 5 years 
ago by William's order, and claims 40s. damage for waste. 

Defendant appears by Rolland Reuesgile his bailiff who says the 
mill was not destroyed by his lord's order. 

Plaintiff gives I mark for enquiry, surety Adam de Kellet. Later 
they come to terms, Roger giving \ mark for leave, surety Alan de 
Echeleswyk. {Lancashire' Fines j p. 97, no. 105.) 

Wril of Entry — Ranulph de Boulton v, Adam son of 
Richard re 5 acres in Heton. 

Defendant does not appear on the 4th day, and elsewhere has made 
default. Sheriff has seized the lands into the King's hands, etc. Judgment 
for plaintiff. 

Cumber- Warranty — Walter de Mulecastre, by his attorney, v. 

lanli. Hugh le Bigot and Jennet his wife re 3 carucates in 

Thorpen, which Williarn son of William claims. 

Defendants do not appear on the 4th day. Plaintiff's attorney says 
he did not expect his writ at Karlisle. Defendants to be at Appelby on 
Saturday next after the Octave of All Saints : same day given to William 
in Banco. 



30-31 HENRY III. 43 

Roger Gernet who held the whole vill of Rybeton 
to farm of Alice de Byrun mother of Roger de Byrun, 
comes before the Justices, and gives to Roger son and 
heir of the said Margery [sic] all the land aforesaid, in 
presence of Margery [stc], and a chirograph that Roger has 
had thereof ; and the saicl Alice [sic] remits to the said 
Roger, her son, all her rights therein for ever. 

IVri^ of Right — Amice daughter of Benedict v. James l^tk. 
de Righton and Alice his wife re a moiety of 6 oxgangs 
in Righton. 

Plaintiff claims as her share of the inheritance of Benedict father of 
herself and Alice. Defendants had objected, at the King's Court at York, 
that Alice [sic] was base bom : thereupon a mandate of the Archbishop of 
York that Amice was bom in lawful wedlock. 

Defendants on the 4th day do not come. The Sheriff seised the lands 
into the King's hands. Defendants to be at York on the morrow of the 
Octave of S. Martin to hear judgment. 

On that day defendants appear at York and admit the claim. 

Dower -Mditilda. late wife of Richard son of Gilbert ***• ^^• 
V, Robert son of Robert and others re tenements whereof 
Richard her late husband endowed her, in Thornton. 

Plaintiff withdraws ; sureties, Robert de Woluishog and William his 
brother ; Matilda is excused fine being poor. 

Adam de Kellet gives | mark for leave to concord 
with Roger Gernet re estover in a wood ; surety the said 
Roger. 

Proof of Freedom — John son of Alan v. Roger Gernet 
who claims him as his villein. 

Plaintiff withdraws ; sureties Adam de Askelbek and Gervase son of 
Warin de Bolrun. John makes fine for himself, J mark, by Alan his 
father, and acknowledges that he is Roger's villein j and he is delivered 
to Roger, and Roger in the same Court delivers John to the Brethren 
of the Hospital of S. John of Jerusalem in England. 

Acquittance of Suit — Alan de WindehuU, Amice his 
wife, Roger de Mulinaus and Agnes his wife v. Richard 
de Eccleston re Acquittance of Suit exacted from theqi 



44 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

by the now King (by reason of the wardship of the 
lands and heir of John de Lascy, late Earl of Lincoln) 
for freehold held by them of Richard in Reynhull, whereof 
defendant who is mesne should acquit them, viz. : 2 caru- 
cates in Reynhill being all the. vill of Reynhill with all 
liberties and easements thereto belonging, held by Knight's 
service. 

Plaintiffs say that defendant shonld warrant the said land to them 
against all men. The bailiff of the Archbishop of York, who has the 
wardship of the said Earl's lands and heir, has distrained them to 
make suit at his Court at Reinhill every 3 weeks, of which suit Richard 
should acquit them. They ask 40s. damages. 

Defendant admits that plaintiffs hold of him by Knights Service, as 
stated, and that he should warrant the lands or any part thereof that 
was being sued for : but says he is not bound to acquit him of suit by 
any deed of feoffment they have. 

[Case ends abruptly — no result.] 

Suit at Mill — Roger de Heton v. William de Lancastre 
re exaction of custom or suit for freehold in Torvergh. 

Plaintiff says that defendant has destrained him to make suit at his mill 
at Ulverston, which is not due : for William de Lancaster, grandfather of 
William (his heir), enfeoffed Augustine father of Roger in half a carucate 
in the vill of Thorveregh to hold of him and his heirs by service of a 
48th part of one Knight's fee, for all services, reserving to the said William 
and his heirs hart and hind, boar and sow, roe and goshawk {cervo suo 
et cerva api'o et lea capriolo et austorihus)^ as by charter to this effect 
produced. Ho also produces charter of Gilbert son of Roger son of Reinfrid 
confirming the charter of William : and he claims lOOs. damages for being 
distrained to make suit. 

Defendant, by his attorney, says that he justly distrained Roger to make 
suit at his mill ; for William de Lancaster, his ancestor, was seised of the 
suit of the said Augustine at the said mill and died so seised, and Helewise 
daughter of William and mother of defendant, her heir, died so seised of 
the suit of Roger and his ancestors at the mill, and the defendant all his 
time has been seised thereof. 

Plaintiff denies that either Augustine his father or himself made suit 
at the mill and puts himself on the Grand Assize. 

Four knights, William de Fumell, Hugh Phytun, Richard de Halfiston 
and Robert de Lathum appointed to choose the jury of 12. 

Later the parties come to terms, Roger giving i mark for leave, 
surety Alexander Clerk — and he has a chirograph. (Lancashire Fines^ p. 97, 
no. 105). 



30-31 HENRY III. 45 

Quod permittat etc, — Richard son of Henry de Waleton 
v. William son of Henry de Waleton re estover in a 
wood belonging to defendant at Waleton. 

Plaintiff claims husbote and haibote, [wood] for burning and making 
enclosures and other estover without view of William's foresters, and 
his pigs quit of pannage — as appurtenances of the tenement he holds 
of William, of the gift of Henry their father, and of which William has 
deprived him for one year, to the damage of 40*. 

The parties come to terms, defendant giving \ mark for leave, surety 
the plaintiff. 

Mort d' Ancestor — Matilda wife of Roger son of Adam 
and Eda her sister, in right of their mother Siritha late 
wife of Alexander Miller \M olendinarii\ v. Alice late wife 
of Alexander Miller re a messuage etc. in Wulueston. 

Defendant admits that Siritha died seised in fee. Judgment for 
plaintiff. Surety for defendant, Adam de Beueshad. 

Novel disseisin — Vital le Hope v. Ralph de Mitton wi. 11 rforjo 
re tenement in Atton. 

Plaintiff withdraws: sureties, Thomas de Rayleg and Arn son-in-law 
of Adam de Sunderlaunde ; surety for fine, Ralph de Mitton. 

Writ of Entry — Richard son of Walter v, Robert de 
Howod re tenement in Clatton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, John de Gairstang and Robert de 
Gayrstang. 

Writ of Entry — Same v, Adam Smith {Faber) re i acre 
in Clatton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute: sureties, Richard de Sowreby and Richard 
de Quittingeham. 

Writ of Entry — Same v. Robert son of Baldwin and 
Juliana his wife re 4 acres in Clatton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute : sureties, Roger de Singleston and William 
de Clatton. 

Writ of Entry — Same v, William son of Roger re 5 acres 
in Clatton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute : sureties, Richard de Gayrstang and Ranulph 
his brother. 



46 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Jordan de Stubhum gives i mark for leave to concord 
with the Abbot of Furnais in plea of Warranty of Charter. 

Lancashire FineSf p. icx), no. 113. 

Mort d* Ancestor — Edith wife of Henry le Taillur, in right 
of Gamell Forestar her father v. the Abbot of Furnais 
(holding 30 acres), Norman de Holm and Richard his 
brother (5 acres), Ellea de Holm (66 acres), Michael son 
of William (99 acres) re 200 acres in Holm. 

Defendants object that Edith had an older brother, Adam by name, 
who succeeded Gam el and held the land: this the plaintiff cannot deny. 
Judgment for defendants. Plaintiff excused fine, being poor. 

Writ of Entry — Cecily de Gorhull v. Adam de Radecliue 
re 1 oxgang in Radecliue. 

Plaintiff says that Defendant has no entry save through William do 
Badecliue who disseised her. Adam says that William de Radecliue, his 
father, held the land of Hugh son of Spraging, father of Cecily, 
who exchanged it for land in Gorhull, which she now holds as heir of 
Hugh; and he produces a Charter to that effect between Hugh and William. 
The plaintiff says the Charter should not effect her, for she held the 
land in dispute, by feoffment of Hugh, for 6 years and more during his 
life, and for 2 years after his death, notwithstanding the Charter, until 
William father of Adam disseised her. Both parties appeal to a jury. 

Novel disseisin — William de Turs v, William de Lancastre 
re tenements in Lowyk. 

Same v. same re common of pasture in Steyneslith. 

The plaintiff withdraws : sureties, Adam de Turs, William son of 
Tunnok, John de Barthe and Adam Brun ; surety for fine, Alan de Steynton. 

Novel disseisin — Richard son of William v. Gilbert de 
Barton, Henry de Eccleshawe and Hugh his brother re 
8 acres in Apshull. 

Defendants say it is common of pasture, and not separate. Verdict for 
plaintiff with Judgment. Damages 28. 

Novel disseisin — Ralph son of Adam and Ammiria his 
wife V. Alexander son of Elyas de Winkedeleg re a messuage 
and 15 acres in Atton. 

Defendant absent and was not found. Adam de Sunderlaund a juror 
fined. Verdict for plaintiff with Judgment. Damages 4s. 



3031 HENRY III. 47 

Novel disseisin — The Abbot of Stanlawe v. Richard de 
Hale and Alan le Norreis re 12 acres in Wulaeton. 

Verdict that the land is not in Hale not in Wulueton : Judgment for 
defendants. 

Writ of Entry — Thomas de Syueredel v. Roger son of 
Henry and Alice his wife /^ 8 acres in Syuerdel. 

Roger absent on 4th day : Sheriff to seize land into the King's hand. 
Defendants to be at Appelby on Thursday next before Martinmas. 

Writ of Right — Robert de Koyners, Alice his wife and 
Mathew de Redeman v, Thomas de Bethum /-^ right of 
common in Yholand. 

The defendant exacts common in plaintiffs' land, while they haye none 
in his, nor does he make suit for this right. Defendant says that his 
ancestors since the Conquest, and for time without mind, have wont to 
common in the lands of the ancestors of Alice and Matthew in the said 
vill, without any reciprocal rights. Later, he says he has never commoned 
in plaintiff's land, that put in view being as much his own ground as 
plaintiffs' ; but none of them knows his own separate part as the land 
has never been divided up between them. 

Later each party gives 5 marks for leave to concord. (LanrasMve FineSy 
p. 107, no. 128). 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Eccleshil v. Henry de 
Whallay, Richard de Alfeton, Roger de Alfetone, Syward 
de Over (Superior) Derwent, Adam his son ^nd Roger de 
Kyuedal re 10 acres in Eccleshull. 

Adam and Roger not found. Verdict that plaintiff was never seised 
of any tenement, that described being common of pasture. Judgment for 
defendants. 

Acquittance of Suit — Robert son of Hugh v, Adam de 
Pemberton re Acquittance of Suit for freehold in Pemberton, 
exacted by Robert de Banastre. 

Plaintiff holds of Adam 16 acres of land by suit of 7 pence a year for 
all services, and Robert de Banastre compels him to make suit at his court 
at Neweton every 3 weeks, which Adam as mesne should acquit. Damages 
claimed 60s. 

Defendant admits he should acquit the plaintiff of the suit, but says he 
never caused damages to the extent of 60s., nor of a. single penny, as Robert 
pretends. Both parties ask for a trial by Jury. 

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48 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Mort d' Ancestor— Hugh Russell of Chaddesl son of 
Robert son of Hugh, in right of his father v. Grimbald 
de Ellahal re 20 acres in Elhal. 

Verdict that Robert died seised in fee, and Hugh is his heir. Judgment 
for plaintiff. 

Novel disseisin — -Henry de Torbok v. Henry de Whallay 
re 4 acres in Eggewurth. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment : damages i2d. 

Novel disseisin — William son of Gilbert de Lancaster 
V. William de Lancastre re tenement in Staynerlith. 

Plaintiff withdraws, sureties Roger de Stainerlith and Simon Peperwhit. 

m. 12 dorso. Novel disseisin— Adam de Blakeburne v. Matilda late 
wife of Roger de Blakeburne re i acre and i rood in 
Claiton. 

Defendant attached by Dike Slitling of Claiton and Hugh de Salebury. 
Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages i2d. 

Novel disseisin — Alexander parson of Pulton church v. 
Adam de Pulton, John de Kirkeby, John de Pulton, James 
his son, John son of Baldwin and Robert his brother re 
one messuage, a perch of land and a little more in Pulton. 

Verdict that plaintiff was never seised. Judgment for defendant. 
Surety for plaintiff, Adam Clerk. 

Novel disseisin — Richard Phitun v. Hugh Fitun, John 
son of Henry, Richard son of William, Matthew and 
Alexander his brothers, Thomas de Bosco, Hugh le Kew, 
Hugh son of Lewin, Simon de Harewde, Elias son of 
Arnold, Adam son of Amabel and William his brother, 
Henry son of Cecily and Henry le Waleis re 3 acres in 
Harewod. 

Hugh Fitun alone comes and answers for all. Verdict that Hugh 
entered by goodwill of plaintiff, and under a covenant between them. 
Judgment for defendants. 

IVrtt of Entry — Adam son of Alexander de Radecliue v, 
Roger de Oswaldestwisel re i acre and i rood in Radecliue, 



30-31 HENRY III. 49 

demised to Henry de Oswaldetwisel by Simon de Radecliue 
grandfather of Adam for a term now past 

Roger denies that he hclLda the land or held it at the time the writ 
was issued, as he had previously enfeoffed thereof one Roger his little 
son, who is now seised; both parties ask trial by juiy, which is ordered. 

Novel disseisin — Richard son of Wennok v. Warin son 
of Henry, Thomas son of George, Roger son of Thomas, 
Elias son of Thomas and Thomas le Despenser re 5J acres 
in Clayton. 

Defendants were not attached, not having been found. Verdict againi^r 
all bat Thomas Dispenser and Roger, with Judgment. Damages 5s. 

Novel disseisin — Peter de Burnhull v. Adam de Pem- 
berton, William his son and James son of Henry re 6 acres 
in Hines. 

Verdict that plaintiff was never in seisin. Judgment for defendants. 
Sureties for plaintiff, Adam de Notton and Adam de Radecliue. 

Robert de Toreny acknowledges that he owes to Roger 
de Leirc[estre] 9 marks, which he will pay at Nativity 
a° 31. Surety, Roger de Thurkelby. 

Day given to Gervase de Boulton v, William de Lancastre, 
on arrival of the Justices in Westmorland. 

Novel disseisin — Simon son of Michael de Boulton and wi. 13. 
Ralph son of Adam v, William de Lancastre re a place 
containing 60 acres in Boulton. 

Roland de Reuegyl, defendant's bailiff, appears for him and says no 
action lies, as plaintiff shares the land with other joint owners and none 
of them knows his own separate portion. 

[Ends abruptly.] 

Mort d^ Ancestor — David son of Richard de Hilton, in 
right of his father v. Hugh son of Robert re 4 acres in 
Clifton. 

Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. 



so LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Wardship — Christian de Thurs v. Alexander de Kyrkeby 
re custody of the lands and heir of Thomas de Kyrkeby. 

Plaintiff claims that Thomas held of her in socage, and she is nearer 
(propinqwior) to the said heir. She gives i mark for leave to concord, 
surety, William de Turs; and Alexander acknowledges the said custody 
to belong to Christian, and she gives him 20s 

Peter de Burnhill gives i mark for leave to concord 
with John de Abburgham in plea of land ; surety, the said 
John. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 98, no. 108. 

Novel disseisin — Matilda daughter of Henry v, Roger de 
Brockhol, Richard de Lathum, John son of Stephen, Hugh 
de Compesti and Henry le Muner re common of pasture 
in Brochol, 20 acres. 

Richard was attached by John de Dusteshag and William le Muner 
of Brochol ; John, by Henry son of Robert de Ribelton and Alan Parchehare ; 
Hugh, by Bimme de Dene and Hugh de Brochol ; Henry, by Roger son of 
Gamelly and Richard del Greues of Brokholes. Verdict for defendants, 
with Judgment. Plaintiff excused fine, being poor. 

William de Lancastre v. Adam son of Jordan de Lingarth 
and others in plea of land, adjourned to the coming of the 
Justices to the first Assize. 

Writ of Entry — William de Tunstal v. William son of 

William re 7 perches in Tunstal, which Thomas father of 

plaintiff demised to William father of defendant for a 
term now expired. 

Defendant demands a view. Adjourned to the coming of the Justices 
to the first Assize. 

Juliana de Waleton gives \ mark for leave to concord 
with William de Waleton in pleas of dower and custody 
and debt, surety the said William ; and they have a 
chirograph. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 10 1, no. 114. 



30-31 HENRY III. 51 

Dower — Christian late wife of Henry son of Quenilda 
V, Hugh de Crokhurst re a third part of 12 acres in 
Billing, as dower. 

Defendant says that not he, but one Adam de Knollesle, holds the 
land ; which plaintiff admits. Nonsuit. Plaintiff has leave to proceed 
against Adam and is excused fine, being poor. 

The Abbot of Kokersond gives \ mark for leave to 
concord with Alice de Singelton in plea of land, and they 
have a chirograph. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 103, no. 119. Alice is there styled " de Thorinton." 

Thomas parson of Sleiteburne appoints John de Chaunce- 
feud his attorney v, Adam son of Adam de Biry in plea of 
Warranty of Charter. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 102, no. 116. 

Warranty of CAarter—The Prior of the Hospital of 
S. John of Jerusalem in England (by his attorney) v. Gilbert 
de Barton. 

Adjourned to the Quinzaine of S. Hilary, at Westminster. SRcdt- 

miudter. 
Matilda wife of Roger le Fraunceis appoints the said 

Roger her attorney v, Simon de Halsal in plea of land. 

The Prior of Cuningesheued appoints Rouland de SBedtmor- 

Roueggil his attorney v, Thomas de Leek in plea of iaub. 

Mort d'Ancestor, and v. Thomas del Gile in plea of 
Warranty. 

Novel disseisin — Adam son of Henry v. John son of wi. 13 rfor^o. 
Richard de Cunercheleg^ Simon le Serjaunt, Adam son 
of Walthef, William his son, Ambrose son of Edusa, 
Roger de Balsagh, Robert Smith {Faber), John de Plumton 
and Ranulph son of Walthef re i acre in Ditton. 

John son of Richard alone appears. Adam son of Waltheof attached 
by Ranulph de Ditton and Roger his brother; William, by Thomas de 
Apleton and Thomas de Denton ; Roger, by Roger Carpenter of Apilton 
and Brun de Kyuerdeleg; the other defendants not found. Verdict for 
defendants with Judgment. 



52 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin — Gregory de Wymmerle v. the Abbot 
of Kokersond re common of pasture in Gayrstang, a 
certain pasture containing about 20 acres. 

The Abbot says that the disseisin, if any, was in the time of his 
predecessors. Verdict for defendant, with Judgment. 

Novel disseisin — Alexander de Etheliswyc and Matilda 

his wife, Ranulph de Gosenarg and Alice his wife v. Alice 

de Singelton, Matilda de Baylegh, Ralph de Baylegh and 
Mabel de Baylegh re 8 acres in Singelton. 

Verdict for plaintiffs, with Judgment. Damages for Matilda 12s., 
for Alice i mark. 

Novel disseisin — Godith daughter of Bernard de Kerne- 
ford V. William de Lancastre re \ carucate in Kerneford. 

Roland de Reuegill his bailiff appears for defendant. Verdict that 
plaintiff of her own free will released and quitclaimed the i carucate 
by charter, in exchange for 20 acres which William gave her. Judg- 
ment for defendant. 

Mort ^Ancestor — Avice de Scalmardal v, Peter de 
Skelmardal re 15 acres in Skelmardal. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; surety, Alan de Lathum. 

Mort d*Ancestor — William son of Ughtred v, Robert 
son of Ughtred and Adam his father \sic\ re \\ oxgang 
in Kelgrimesarewe. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Henry son of Award de Warton 
and Boger his son. 

Geoffrey de Wytingham gives \ mark for leave to 
concord with Richard de Wytingham and Hawyse his 
wife in plea of land ; surety, the said Richard : they shall 
have a chirograph. 

Lancashire Fines, p. 99, no. no. 

Warranty — Hugh de Aculleschwe, Henry de Aculleschwe, 
William Goddelowe and Adam de Adburgham v. the Prior 
of the Hospital of S. John of Jerusalem in England. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute; sureties, William de Akolwesag and 
Gilbert his brother. And Hugh was present but went away — so to 
custody ; surety for Hugh, Matthew de Notton. 



30-31 HENRY in. 53 

Warranty of Charter — Simon son of Thomas de Chaydok 
V. Geoffrey son of Luke de Crompton re i6 acres in 
Crompton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Adam de Cromton and Adam de 
Heton. 

Writ of i?^^A/— William de Terryby v. Hugh Buche Cumber- 
re \ carucate in Aynstapelith. \t\\t^. 

Hugh absent on 4th day, and elsewhere made default, to wit before 
the Justices lajst in Eyre at Carlisle on the Octave of S. Michael 
[6 October]. The Sheriff was ordered to seize etc., and has done 
nothing in the matter ; the order is produced. The Sheriff is ordered to 3iotk* 

be at York on the Octave of S. Martin [18 November] to hear judgment. 

Mort (T Ancestor — Adam son of Patrick, in right of m. 14. 

his father v. Beatrix late wife of Ralph de Eccleston 
re 2 parts of an oxgang in Little Eccleston. 

Defendant absent; Roger Wate, a juror, fined for trespass. Verdict 
for plaintiff with Judgment. 

Novel disseisin — Robert le Tayllur and Richard Clerk 
of Cotum V. John del Lee, Baldwin de Preston, Gilbert de 
Ingoles, William son of Gilbert and William his brother 
re ^ acre of turbary in Cotum. 

Verdict for defendants, with Judgment. Surety for plaintiff, Richard 
le Butiller. 

Debt — Ralph de Mitton v. John de Wynkithelay n 
36s. arrears of annual rent of 2s. 

Defendant held of Robert de Mitton father of Ralph (his heir) 40 
acres in Acton [Aighton] by service of 2s. yearly, and Robert died 
seised ; John has detained the rent for 18 years past : claim of 408. 
damages for loss. 

Defendant disclaims the debt, as plaintiff has no proof beyond his 
own statement (simplex dictum suum). Judgment for defendant, and 
plaintiff may proceed by another writ. Surety for defendant, John squ 
of Thomas de Mitton. 

Writ of Entry — Adam son of Nicholas v. William son of 
William re an oxgang in Tunstall. 

Nicholas father of plaintiff demised the land to William father of 
defendant for a term now past, namely for hfe. Defendant asks a view. QB^dttTlOC- 
Adjoumed to Thursday next before the Feast of S. Martin at Appelby laub. 

by aid of the Court {per auxilium curiae). 



54 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin— John de Wynkydele, Richard de Wynke- 
dele and Robert de Wynkydele v. Ralph de Mitton, Ralph 
son of Richard, Richard de Menlegh, Richard son of 
Thomas, Peter de Acton, Jordan son of Thomas, Alexander 
de Acton, Alan Carpenter, William Smith (Faber), Adam 
de Calder and Richard de Calder re common of pasture 
in Acton, 20 acres. 

Defendants enclosed and assarted 20 acres. Verdict, that Ralph is 
chief lord of the vill and has the nght to appropriate to himself of his 
wastes by the Proviwons of Merton; and plaintiffs have enough pasture. 
Judgment for defendants. 

Dower — Tunoka late wife of Roger de Erghum v. John 
de Erghum re a third of 2 oxgangs in Erghum, as dower. 

Defendant says that Roger wa^ never seised of the land in demesne, and 
botii parties demand a trial. Verdict for defendant, with Judgment. 
Plaintiff excused fine, being poor. 

Writ of Right — Alice late wife of Alan de Singelton v. 
Elias son of Herbert re an acre in Frekelton. 

The land is the inheritance of Alice, and was demised to defendant 
by her late husband Alan, whom, in his life time, she could not gainsay. 
Defendant calls to warrant Richard de Frekelton, who says the land was 
his, and that Alan was -never seised of it. J^ter they come to terms, 
Alice giving i mark for leave, by surety of Richard de Frekelton ; and 
it is agreed that Alice remit all claim, Richard giving her 4od. 

Homage — Richard de Thorneton v. Alice de Singelton 
re free tenement in Thorneton, held of her and for which 
she should receive his homage. 

Plaintiff withdraws; sureties, Alexander de P^ccleswyc and Adam de 
Pulton ; surety for fine, William de Carleton. 

m. 14 dorso. Dower — Alice late wife of Alan de Singelton v. Robert 
Scissor re a third of \ an oxgang in Kotum as dower. 

Defendant calls to warrant William de Lancastre, and is ordered to 
^P|)elb|). have him at Appelby on Thursday after the feast of S. Martin. 

Writ of Right — Robert son of Gilbert and Avice his 
wife v. William de Karlton, William de Eccleston, Geoffrey 
de Heriz, Hugh son of Syward, Roger le Blunt, Adam 



30-31 HENRY III. 55 

Stute, Alan son of Roger and Hugh de Stapelford re 
common of pasture in Eccleston. 

Avice is daughter and heir of Henry de Eccleston who was seised 
in fee when he died. Defendants call to warrant Adam son of Ralph ; 
and they come to terms, Adam giving i mark for leave. And Robert 
and Avice remit all their right and claim in the said land, and Adam 
gives to them 2 acres in the said vill, of his demesne. 

Mort d' Ancestor— Henry son of Roger de Bradul, in 
right of his father v. John son of Alan and Matilda his 
mother re 10 acres in Rillinton. 

Same v. Eva de Sicho and Alice her daughter re 6 acres 
there. 

Same v. Richard de Ponte re 3 acres there. 

The defendants absent. Verdict, that Roger died seised in fee, and 
Henry is heir; but Roger died before the term stated in the writ. 
Judgment for defendant. Surety for plaintiff, John de Bradhul. 

Dower — Jennet late wife of Roger de Tunstall (by her 
attorney) v. William son of Thomas de Tunstall re a third 
part of 2 oxgangs in Tunstall, as dower. 

Defendant says that Roger was never seised, so that he could grant 
dower, and both parties demand a trial. Verdict, that Roger neither when 
he wed plaintiff nor ever after was sedsed in fee; for before his marriage 
he released to the said William all his rights, by chirograph [dated 
20 January 1226-7] made before Martin de Pateshull and his fellow 
Justices in Eyre in that county ; but William allowed Roger to retain 
possession for life, with reversion to William and his heirs. {Lancashire 
FincSy p. 48, no. 15.) Judgment for defendant; plaintiff excused fine, being 
poor. 

Writ of Mesne — Ralph de Stanidiss, Henry de Stanidiss, 

Adam de Dokesbiri, Hugh Goggard, Roger de Adelinton, 

Richard de Adelinton, John de Adelinton and Ranulph de 

Adelinton v. William de Ferrars, Earl of Derby re acquittance 

of suit exacted from plaintiffs by the guardians of John late 

Earl of Lincoln and Constable of Chester for a free tenement 

held of defendant in Stanediss, Adelinton and Dokesbiri. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute ; sureties, Richard de Frekelton and Richard 
Cheydesle. 



S6 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

m. 15. The Lord the King's writ to the Sheriff of Lancaster (he 

having been given to understand that he has been deceived 
in the concession he made to the Abbot of Furneis, of 
the homage and suit of Michael le Fleming [Flandrensis] for 
freehold held of the said Lord the King in chief) ordering 
him, by oath of honest and lawful men of that neighbour- 
hood who know best and will tell the truth thereof, diligently 
to enquire what loss could happen the said Lord the King 
from his grant to the said Abbot of the homage and suit 
of the said Michael, and what profit could arise if he resumed 
the same into his own hands. The Sheriff to send to the 
King, in the Quinzaine of Easter, the Inquisition before 
made, under seal of the Sheriff and jurors, which they should 
warrant for themselves and their heirs ; and to cause the 
said Michael to attend to certify the King on such matters 
as he may bring for inquiry. 

The Sheriff makes Inquisition as follows : — if the heirs 
of the said Michael come to the King*s hand, he loses 
their homage, relief, custody or escheat, the gift of the 
Church of Aldingeham, maidens and widows. If the whole 
county be amerced before the Justices for each carucate, 
the King loses as much as appertains to 20J carucates. They 
have seen the said Michael and his bailiff do suit. If a 
general Army summons be issued, as well of farmers as of 
tenants in chief, then will Michael go in that army. If 
the King wishes to exact aid from farmers who hold by 
charter, then it is out of the King's will to exact it from 
Michael as from other farmers. They say that they have 
seen the King's serjeant going about in Furnais on the said 
Michael's land and in Kartmel to make an attachment 
for the Crown. If the King should occasion (pariat) a 
general tallage (carriagiutn) he loses what belongs to 
20J carucates. Such profit the King would have if he 
retained the homage and service of Michael in his own 
hands. The jurors of this Inquisition : — Richard de Cop- 
laund, Mathew de Redeman, Geoffrey Arbalaster, Gilbert 
de Croft, Thomas de Bethum, Walter de Winewik, Henry 



30-3I HENRY m. 57 

de Lee, Grimbald de Ellehal, Adam de Bredekirke, William 
de Clifton, Adam de Copmannewra, Adam de Biry, 
Adam son of Gilbert de Urswik, Vivian Gemet, Waldef 
de Tatham, Rc^er de Halghton, John de Oxeclive and 
Adam de Middelton. 



Henry, by the Grace of God &c., to all Archbishops 
Bishops Abbots Priors Earls Barons Justices Sheriffs 
Reeves (praepositis) Ministers and all Bailiffs and all his 
faithful subjects inspecting this present charter, greeting. 

We have inspected a charter of Stephen late Earl of 
Bolon and Moreton, whereby he gave to God and S. Mary 
of Furneis and the Abbot of the same all his forest of 
Furneis and Wannegia [Walney] with all chace therein ; 
and Dalton and all his lordship under Furneis with men 
and all belonging thereto viz. in wood in plain in land 
and in water ; and Ulveston, and one Roger Bristwald ; and 
his fishery in Lancastre and Warin the Little ( Watinum Par- 
uum) with all his lands and soc and sac, tol and theam and 
infangenethef, and whatsoever is contained in all Furnais, 
except the land of Michael le Flemeng. We have also 
inspected the Charter of King Henry I. granting and 
confirming the same and whatsoever the gifts of present 
or future faithful Christians might bring. We have inspected 
the confirmation of King Henry H., our grandfather, con- 
firming the above, and also the gift of Michael le Flemeng, 
Fordebotle and Crinelton and Ros which they had from 
Michael in exchange for Berdesey. We have inspected 
the confirmation of King Richard, our uncle, confirming 
the above, and also the gift of Walthef son of Eadmund, 
Newby with all belonging to it ; and the gift of Richard de 
Morevili and Avice his wife, Saleset with all belonging ; 
and the gift of William Grein de Orge, Winterburne with 
all belonging. We have also inspected the confirmation 
of King John, our father. We therefore in reverence of 
God, and for the health of- ourself and the souls of our 



58 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

ancestors and our heirs do confirm all the above, and do 
grant in addition the homage and service of the heirs of 
Michael le Fleming for all the lands he holds of us in 
Furneis, by lo pounds yearly, so that William le Flemeng 
son and heir of the said Michael and his heirs for ever 
shall answer to the said Abbot and Monks and their suc- 
cessors for his homage which Michael was wont to pay to us 
and for the rent of lo pounds, which rent the said Abbot 
&c. at our suit shall pay to us at the feast of S. Michael 
for all services tallage and demands : saving to the said 
William and his heirs all his lands tenements and liberties 
debts and customs, so that the Sheriff or his bailiffs may 
not enter in future upon that land, as neither ought they 
to do upon any alms of the said Abbey of Furnais. But 
Crown pleas when they shall occur shall be attached by 
our Coroner and the Abbot's bailiff, and shall be pleaded 
before us or our Justices : saving to us fines thence coming, 
and chattels of fugitives and condemned persons and their 
lands and tenements for a year and a day, and other things 
regarding our Crown. These being witnesses &c. &c. 



Charter of King Henry the elder (senioris). 

Henry by the Grace &c. to the Justices, Barons. Sheriffs 
and all Ministers of all England, Normandy and of the 
sea ports, and expressly to the Reeves (prepositis) of 
Hampton and of Hastings and of Dover and of Barbeflet 
and of Kain and of Ostreham and of Diapa, greeting &c. 
I command that the men and horses and all things of 
the Abbey of Furnais and the monks there serving the 
Lord be quit of toll (theolonio) and of passage and puntage 
and all other customs whenever they come, and let no one 
unjustly vex or disturb them on pain of forfeiture of ten 
pounds. 



30-31 HENRY III. 59 

Peter de Burnhul acknowledges that he owes to John 
de Aubuneham 6 marks, for fine between thein, which he 
will pay at Easter A' 31. 

Lancashire Fines p. 9S, no. lOS. 

The Abbot of Furneis appoints John de Chauncefeud 
or William de Hilton his attornev r. William Grein de Or<je 
in pleas of Warranty of Charter and Novel disseisin ; and 
V. Alice de Stauele in plea of Covenant. 



The King's orders to the Justices diligently to enquire w. 15 dorso, 
whether to the King, or to some other person, belongs 
the appointment of a Serjeant to keep the peace in that 
county, who is commonly called " Gritserjaunt " : and, if 
they find that it is to the King, then all who hinder John 
de Holm, whom the King sent thither to enjoy that office, 
shall be so chastised by fines that others may learn from 
their example not to resist the King's commands. 

Upon this come Adam de Biry (sworn), Roger Gernet 
(sworn) William de Tunstall (sworn) William de Clyfton 
(sworn) John de Le (sworn) Ralph de Mitton (sworn) 
William de Carlton (sworn) Richard de Trafford (sworn) 
Adam de Radecliue (sworn) Robert de Schereswurth (sworn) 
Richard de Burgh (sworn) Warin de Walton (sworn) Richard 
Banaster (sworn) Alan le Noreys (sworn) Simon de Halsalc 
(sworn) jurors chosen for this inquisition. 



William de Sameleburi acknowledges that he owes to 
Robert, Adam and James, his brothers, 6 marks, of which 
he will pay half at the Purification B.V.M. A"* 31, and half 
at the Invention of the Holy Cross, in the same year, 
which failing &c. 



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LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



l6. 



sworn 



Saufx>rdschire. (Roll 17). 

Henry son of Wenne, Chief Bailiff {capitalis balliuus), 
►m. 



Estre (sworn). 


iv,\/ii 


i^jr viv. «j\.ij^»ii*nii 


Geoffrey de \ 


Geoffrey de 




Chethara 




Buckesweie 




William del 




Rc^er de Pil- 


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Estre 




kenton 


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5 


Elias de Ton- 


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Thomas de 


> 


ghe 


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Prestwik 


ac 


Andrew de 




Richard de 




Sholwer 




Trafford -/ 





(sworn), William del 



Roger de Pen-^ 

nelbury 
Richard de 

Urmiston 
Roger de I 

Bradeshawe ^ 
Thomas de 

Perepund 
Robert de 
Schereswurth^ 



c 
o 

CO 



Derebyschyre. (Roll 18). 

William de Waleton, Chief Bailiff, (sworn). 
Electors — Robert de Lathum (sworn), Henry de Torbok 
(sworn). 



Robert de La- 
thum 

Adam le Mul- 
inews 

Simon de Hal- 
sal 

Adam de Hay- 
nuldisdal 



O 

CD 



Alan le Noreys' 
Thurstan de 

Holaund 
Walter de 

Scarisbrec 
Alan de Riston 



CD 



Henry deTy 11- 

deslegh 
HughleNoreys 
Alan de Wyn- 

dul 
Henry de 

Heytre 



c 

\ O 



Leylaundschyre. (Roll 17). 

The aforesaid Henry, Bailiff (sworn). 
Electors — John de Mara (sworn), Warin de Waleton (sworn). 



John de Mara 
Warin de Wal- 
eton 
Walter deHola 
Richard Ban- 
astre 



c 
V o 

CD 



Robert de Lex-' 
hu§um 

Ralph de Hola 

Adam de Ho- 
laund 

Ralph de 
Stanediss 



c 

u 
C 

CO 



Richard de Al-^ 

uerton 
Roger de Wyr- 

kitheleye 
William de 

Wyrthinton 
Adam de Do- 

kesbiri 



c 

CO 



30-31 HENRY III. 



61 



Blakeburneschyre. (Roll 20). 

William de Singelton (sworn). 
Electors — Robert de Mitton (sworn), Adam de I^lakebu 
(sworn). 



rn 



Ralph de Mit-^ 

ton 
Adam de 

Blakeburn 
Adam de Bill- 

ington 
Richard Fitun, 



c 

u 
O 

CO 



William de 

Baldeston 
Ralph de Cley- 

ton 
John de Pen- 

neston 
John de Thele- 

well 



C 
v. 



Roger de Has-* 

jxrden 
Jordan deHolm 

of Mitton 
William de 

Liveshay 
GiUxrrt dc Ky- 

uerdal 



The 
Electors — John 

John de Legh \ 

William de 
Karlton 

Hugh de Mit- } 
ton 

Adam de Hoc- 
ton 



Amundernes. (Roll 21). 

said William, Serjeant ^sworn). 

de Le (sworn), William de Karlton (sworn). 



c 

u 
O 

CO 



Richard de 

Frikelton 
William de 

Preses 
Richard de 

Thornton 
Walter de l^ar- 

ton 



C 

'A 



Geoffrey fie 

Wylingliairi 
Roger dc Iko- 

chol 
Walter de 

Soureby 
William de 

Grimesaruwe^ 



o 



LONNESDAL. (Roll 22). 



Adam de Kellet, Serjeant 
• Electors — William de Fornell (sworn) 
(sworn ). 



Alan son of 

Orm 
William son of 

William de 

Tunstall 
Adam Gernet 
Roger de 

Hoton 



1 



c 

u 
> O 

CO 



Adam de 

Herst 
William son of 

Simon I 

Roger de Stay- 

merlid 
Richard de 

Burg 



c 
o 

CO 



(sworn). 

, Robert de Coyners 



Bendict de 

Gersinghaym 
Adam de Far- 

leton 
Simon de 

Brocton 
Richard de 

Berewyk 



c 

y o 

CO 



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LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



Makefeud. (Roll 19). 

William de VValeton (sworn). 

Electors — Richard de Hindelegh (sworn), Hugh de Haydok 
(sworn). 



Richard de 
Hindeleye 

Hugh de Hay- 
dok 

Adam de Pem- 
berton 

John de Inys 



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John de Ad- 

burgham 
Peter de Aston 
Adam de 

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legh 
William de 

Lautun 



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John de Hor- 

hul 
William de 

Bulling 
Adam de 

Cunneslegh 
Andrew de 

Haydok 



Ranulph de 

Ranulph de 
Mora 

Roger le Car- 
penter 

Adam Richom 

Alan Clavue 



ViLL OF LiVERPOL. (Roll 1 9). 

Mora, Reeve i^Praepositus) sworn. 



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V o 



Geoffrey son \ 
of Hugh I 

Robert son of 1 
Syward 

Richard Liuot 

William La 
Wayt 



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Geoffrey son of 

Richard le \ 

Pestur 
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William de 

Wyrhal 
Robert son of 

Walter 



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Baldwin de 

Preston 
William son of 

Adam 
Adam de 

Brokhol 
John son of 

Lecia 



Borough of Preston. (Roll 19). 

Baldewyn de Preston, Reeve, (sworn). 
Roger son of 



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Walter ^ 

William son of 

Lecia 
William son of 

Eda 
William de 

Cruce 






Richard son of 

Mabel ^ 

Benedict de 

Preston 
Richard son of 

Ralph 
Richard son of 

Godith 



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CO 



3031 HENRY III. 



63 



Borough of Lancastre. 

R<^er son of Fulk, Reeve, (sworn). 



Roger son of 

Fulk 
Walter son of 

John 
Walter le 

Mercer 
William del 

Hill 



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Pain leNotiner^ 
Alexander son I 

of Fulk I 

William son of 

Geoffrey 
John le Clauer 



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William Stythy 
John le Potter 
William le Car- 
penter 
Roger de Sel- 
lerdal 



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The following was Sheriff after the other Eyre of 
the Justices ; namely, William de Lancastre, and Richard le 
Butiller his under Sheriff: and Mathew de Redeman is now 
Sheriff. 

These were Coroners after the same term and now 
are Coroners ; namely, William de Clifton, Adam de Biry 
and William de Tunstall ; and Richard de Couplaunde 
who is Coroner of the Liberty of the Abbot of Furnays. 



[Blank.] 



7/1. 16 dor SI 



[Commences with notice of Sheriffs and Coroners as 
above.] 

The Wappentak of Leylaundesyre comes by xii. 

Of John de la Mare, Warin de Waleton and their fellow 
jurors for their fine before Judgment, 10 marks. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Richard le 
Fletcher of Wythenhull at night, bound him, took his goods 
and fled. The vill of Withenhull fined for not pursuing. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Edith de 
Whythenehull, bound her, took her goods and fled. The 
vill of Whythenhull fined for not pursuing. 
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m. IJ 



64 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

William son of Eda de Derewent appeals Thomas 
Prior of Penwurtham, Gregory and Adam de Howik, for 
breach of the King's peace and imprisonment. 

William is dead : having admitted before four vills that he had been 
sent by outlaws to barm the Abbey of Penwurtham, he was given into 
the Sheriffs custody, who let him go without fine. So to judgment as 
to William de Lancastre, then Sheriff. 

Mabel de Parbold has appealed Adam Dun of the death 
of Albin her husband, and Gilbert Nite of the death of 
Richard her son. 

She comes not: attached by Richard son of Robert de Wullemore and 
Mathew de Cuton,- who are fined, and she is taken. 

She also has appealed of force Robert de Crumpton, 
William de Querendon, Robert de Bracington and Benedict 
de Medecroft, for aiding at the said killing. 

The accused were arrested and admitted to bail at Lancaster, and 
a jury found — that Albin and Richard were stealers of oxen and cows, 
and, being caught in the act, were beheaded. Chattels of Albin, i mark, 
for which Thomas de Qresley answers-; and Richard had.no chattels. The 
accused are found not guilty. Albin was a free man and held 8 acres 
under Robert de Lathum, wh^ice the King's year day and waste 4s. for 
which Mathew de Redeman, the Sheriff, answers ; and Robert took the 
house and lands into his own hands, so fined ; and later Robert gives i 
mark fine for the King's year, etc. ; and William de Lancastre, then Sheriff, 
fined for not seizing the land for the King. Robert de Bracington absent ; 
his sureties fined viz : — Richard son of Hugh de Adelington, Alward Tagun, 
Geoffrey de Middelton, Henry son of Wenne, Mathew de Querendon, 
William de Holm, Elias de Rouington, William son of William de Medwe- 
croft, Peter de Bulling, Adam de Cromton, Richard de Aluerton, Thomas 
de Prestwyche and Alexander de Heton. Evidence is given later that 
Thomas de Qreeley and his ancestors always took chattels of this nature ; 
so of Albin's chattels nothing. 

Godith de Thornton in Craven has appealed William de 
Hole of battery. 

She is absent and has no sureties. Accused absent, and was attached 
by Alan Passauaunt and Robert Scubeldekne. 



30-31 HENRY III. 65 

Richard, son of Wenriok has appealed Warin soil of 
Henry, Elecocc son of Elias and Richard Al Balhio of 
battery and robbery. 

Accused absent, and were attached ; Warin, by Hull son of Gamel de 
Cleytoh and Elias son of Thomas de Cleyton; Elecocc, by Geoffrey de 
Cleiton and Adam son of Stephen de Bumhull; Richard, by Adam 
Forester of Qedton and Robert Lord (dominum) of Cleiton. Accused are 
taken and convicted. Appellant is told to proceed against them as far as 
outlawry. 

James de Harewud has appealed Alan son of Stephen de 
Langeton of battery. 

Appellant is absent; he was attached by Thomas de CophuU and 
Elias son of Albreda de Wlypsire. Alan is acquitted. 

Richard son of Wennok has appealed Warin son of Henry 

of breach of peace and robbery, after peace had been given 

the said Richard against the said Warin (post pacem eidem 
Ricardo datam de predicto Warino), 

Accused absent, and was attached by John le Despencer of Claiton, 
Roger son of Hugh le Hope, Thomas son of John, Robert son of Gerard, 
Richard Doomsman \Judicaior\ of Cherleg and Richard de Thorp. Warin 
is taken. 

Same Richard has appealed Gilbert son of Tylla of the 
same. 

Accused absent, attached by Thomas de Elaund and Adam son of 
Henry de Quelton, and he is taken. And Richard is told to proceed to out- 
lawry against Warin and Gilbert. And 12 jurors concealed that information 
(loquelam), so are fined. 

Alccoc son of Robert de Wlipsire killed Wrennok de 
Tunleg, and fled. He is outlawed at suit of Cecily wife 
of Wrennok ; the vill of Tunleg in Urittington fined for 
not taking Alecoc. 

Thomas son of Siward le Oterhunte fell from a horse in 
Yarewe water and was drowned. William son of Siward 
found him. Verdict, misadventure. Value of horse 3s. 
for which Matthew the Sheriff to answer. 12 Jurors con^ 
cealed the information, so fined. 



^ LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Robert 
de Werden and fled. The vill of Werthen did not pursue, 
so fined. 



m. 17 dor so s Laylondesire continued. 

Of Serjeanties {seriantiis) : — they say that one Robert 
de Clayton was Keeper (seruiens custodiendi) of the Wap- 
pentak of Lailondesire in fee, and sold his office (balliuuni) 
to William de Ferrars, Earl of Derby : for report. 

Of petty Bailiffs (paruis balliuisX who collect dues 
(garbas) in Autumn and other crops : — they say that 
Jake Kuglepeny, Robert de Grenhole and Robert Lentin 
collect dues in Autumn ; so fined. 

Of defaults : — the Abbot of Chester came not on the 
first day ; so fined. 

Of new customs : — they say that Robert de Waterfal, 
deputy Sheriff" for William de Lancastre all his time, 
caused to be summoned twice a year the whole country, 
both free men and villeins, and took fines for defaults : and 
the now Sheriff* does the same. The jury present that 
never before Robert's time did such a custom exist in that 
county. Thereupon comes Richard Clerk, bailiff* of William 
de Lancastre, and says that before the last Eyre in that 
county no such custom existed ; but that, at that Eyre, 
Robert de Lexington ordered the Sheriff* to make two 
turns yearly for keeping and enquiring into the King's 
peace. For report. 

John de Adlackeston was outlawed before the Justices 
in Eyre in Nottinghamshire ; he held land in this 
Wapentak, whence the King's year etc. 4s. ; and Robert 
de Lathum and Richard de Mostun have held these lands 
since the outlawry till now without warrant, so fined and 
to account for 4s. issues. Later, Nigel de Lungeford 
comes, and has made fine, i mark, for the said year etc., 
surety Hugh de Menill. 



30-31 HENRY III. 67 

Of indicted persons : — they say that WiUiam Forester 
of Anderton, John son of Edeneuec, Robert son of Brun 
de Burnhill, Adam son of Mabel de Hepay [erased], Hugh 
Schacheliton, Robert le Straker, Richard Daythef and 
Adam le Forester, suspected {rettati) of theft, escaped : so 
writ of exigent and outlawed. 

Chattels — William Forester los., Hugh Schachelton i mark, Robert 
le Straker 20s. 2d., Adam Forester ^ mark, the rest nt/. 

Later comes Mabel de Hepay, and has made fine for 
Adam son of Mabel de Hepay that he may return to the 
peace ; surety, Henry de Whallay. 

Adam Crusseking, suspected of theft, is tried and 
acquitted. One John le Despencer of Kerden brought the 
charge against him through hate and spite, so fined. 

John de Cleyton, his fine for trespass, i mark ; sureties 
Richard Banastre and Adam de Holand. 



The Wappentak of Salfordschyre comes by xii. 

Geoffrey de Chetham, William del Estre and fellow jurors, 
for their fine before Judgn^nt, 10 marks. 

Peter Carite killed Robert de Hepe and fled ; so a 
writ of exigent. 

Later it is shown that he fled to Middelton Church ; 
and Simon de Thornton and Thomas de Singelton, bailiffs 
of William de Lancastre then Sheriff, who are dead, took 
from him 20s. that he might come to the King's peace, 
and took sureties. So to judgment as to William de 
Lancastre, whose bailiffs they were, and the sureties fined, 
viz., Adam de Thornham, Robert Sorhgeles, Litecock de 
Salford, and William de Middelton. Peter had no chattels. 
And because Adam and the others gave redemption for 
Peter, who was convicted of a man's death, and received 
him, they are to be taken and all their lands and chattels 



68 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

seized into the King's hand. Chattels of Peter Carite, 
I mark. 

Gilbert son of Richard has appealed Roger de Haliwell 
and Augustine his son of breach of peace and battery. 

Gilbert absent ; sureties, Robert son of Richard de Haliwell, William 
de Lauton of Makefeud, Peter son of Henry de Hothon and Richard son 
of Robert de Wynewyk. Roger absent, and was attached by Adam de 
Brendeschales, William son of Swayn de Clyfton and Henry son of 
Wrennok de Wytheton. Augustine comes and is convicted of battery, so 
to prison ; later he is fined 40s. ; sureties, John son of Godith de Haliwell 
and Hugh his brother. 

Geoffrey de Wyrkithele has appealed Hugh le Biker 
of breach of peace and robbery. 

Hugh absent ; was attached by Yarwell de Hylton and Adam Malherb 
of Hylton ; Geoffrey is told to procee-d against him to outlawry. 

The same Geoffrey has appealed Geoffrey de By run of 
breach of peace etc., in that he, on the eve of Holy Cross, 
came to him in the vill of Stanistrete, broke into his house, 
beat and illtreated him, went to his plough (carucam) and 
killed jan ox of his : and that he did this he offers to 
prove against him as the Court decide, as a man 
who has passed the age [i.e., 60]. 

The same Geoffrey has appealed of force {de forcia) 
Richard de Boulton, Gerard his son-in-law and Robert 
de Redich. 

All acquitted, and Geoffrey to prison ; later he is fined 40s. ; sureties, 
Geoffrey de Chetham and Richard de Strafford. 

The same Geoffrey has appealed Algareth son of Yarwet 
de Hilton and Adam Schakeslegh of breach of peace and 
robbery etc. 

Accused absent ; Algareth was attached by Adam Malerb of Hilton, 
Richard Schakeloc and Wyun son of Pepel; and Adam, by William son of 
Roger de Hilton and Richard son of Roger de Haliwell. Geoffrey to 
proceed against them to outlawry. 



30-31 HENRY III. 69 

[Small piece of parchment attached to rolL'\ wi. 17 a. 

Later comes Litelcok and pays fine 10 pounds. Sureties, 
Geoffrey de Chetham, Robert de Byrun, Robert de Thores- 
wurth, Elias de Thonge, Thomas le Paumer, Henry son 
of Wene, Richard Reeve of Silford, Adam de Kenyan, 
Adam Brahegh and Robert de Crumpton. 

Later comes Adam de Thornham and pays fine 20 
marks ; sureties, John de Lascy, Matthew de Nocton, Robert, 
son of Thomas de Aston, Thomas le Paumer of Stakehull, 
William Smith (Faber) of Rachedal, Henry de Luseleg, 
Elecoc de Hoch, William de Heyerode and Jordan de 
Tongton. 

Later comes William de Middelton and pays fine 2 
marks ; sureties, Geoffrey de Chetham, Richard de Trafford 
and Henry son of Wenn. 

The Jury present Geoffrey de Middelton for taking of 
the chattels of Walter de Tadham 12 beasts value 60s, 
without warrant. Fined and to answer for the 60s. 



Wappentak of Salfordschyre continued. m. 18. 

Richard son of Eugenia de Radecliue drowned from a 
horse in Irwel water. Eugenia his mother first found 
him. Verdict, misadventure. Value of horse 3s., for which 
M. de Redeman, Sheriff, answers. The Jury have presented 
nothing as to this horse, so fined. 

Alice de Turtun has appealed William Blakshyreue of 
the death of William her son. 

He is outlawed at her suit; no chattels. 

Henry son of Matthew was crushed to death by a cart 
and two oxen that drew it. Matthew his father first found 
him. Verdict, misadventure. Value of cart and oxen 
2\ marks, for which the Sheriff answers. Robert de 
Rediche and Andrew de Scholgh made a false valuation, 
so fined. 



70 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into and burnt the house 
of Thomas le Paumer. The vill of Thornham made no 
pursuit, so fined. 

Robert son of Thomas de Swynton has appealed 
William de Swynton, John de Crumpton and Hu.^h de 
Manways of breach of peace and mayhem. 

Accused absent: William was attached by Robert de Brithemet aod 
Thomas son of Syward de Leylaund; John, by Adam son of Paulin de 
Barton and Adam d« Crumpton ; and Hugh, by John son of Robert de 
Butterworth and Dande son of Edward de Butterworth : all fined and 
Robert to proceed against them to outlawry. 

Wrongdoers unknown burnt the mill of Henry Dude- 
man of Uuersted. Later many attest that he himself 
burnt it, through hate of his lord : and he was attached 
by Patrick Dudeman his brother and Elias his son-in-law 
to come before the Justices ; and now he comes not, so is 
taken, and all fined. Later he comes and pays fine 40s. ; 
sureties, Henry le Wyld, Thomas his brother and Thomas 
de Warthull. 

William Grenescleue taken and imprisoned at Lancastre, 
was detained in that prison for 7 weeks and later was 
beheaded by judgment of the County of Lancastre for 
that he was found outlawed in the Coroner's rolls. And the 
County records that such is their custom when any outlaw 
shall be taken, although it may be possible to keep him, 
they, immediately they know him to be an outlaw, cause 
him to be beheaded. For report. 

Of Jordan de Strafford for his fine for trespass ^ mark ; 
surety, Richard de Strafford his brother. 

Simon son of Roger de Lostok has appealed Richard 
de Perpunt of [breach of] the King's peace. 

Richard absent; attached by Richard de Hindel and Henry son of 
Wenne, so fined. Later it is shown that Richard is dead, but there has 
been no essoin of death as is usual in that county. 



30-31 HENRY III. 71 

Robert de Netelham has appealed Alexander de Heton 
of breach of peace and battery. 

Robert absent, and is taken ; sureties fined, Hugh de Hesellum and 
Alward Taghun. Alexander comen and is found guilty, so to custody. 

Later comes Alexander and pays fine iocs, for himself and Robert; 
sureties, Thomas de Prestwych, Roger de Pilkington and Adam son of 
Agnes de Heton. 

Richard son of Syward de Querendon has appealed 
Adam de Radecliue of robbery, etc. 

Richard absent and is taken; sureties fined, Adam de Leghes and 
Alan de Femes of Byry. Adam is acquitted. 

Henry Smith of Butterwurth has appealed Thomas son 
of Henry de Butterwurth of breach of peace, assault, and 
mayhem, in that Thomas beat and illtreated him and gave 
him a blow on the head, maiming him, and he asks for 
amends. 

Thomas acquitted; Henry to prison for false appeal. Later Henry 
pays a fine 5 marks; sureties, Ivo de Wytewurth, Adam son of Henry 
de Butterwurth, Michael de Akeden, William de Wytewurth and Richard 
de Warthull. 

Matthew son of Sweyn de Querendon has appealed 
Thomas son of Adam de Blakelawe of breach of peace 
and battery ; and Adam son of Robert de Totington, of 
force. 

Thomas absent, and was attached by Alcock de Longele, Wilkoc son 
of Ralph de Kyrkehalgh, Henry de Blakelawe, Alexander son of William 
Tupeheued and William le Maynwarin. Matthew to proceed against them 
to outlawry. 

Richard son of Richard de Weteshagh has appealed 
Alan son of Richard de Schalecroft of breach of peace and 
battery. 

Richard absent; sureties fined, Henry le Flecher of Thayleswurth, 
and Richard son of Robert de Denton. Alan acquitted. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Simon de 
Dedesbiry in Dedesbiry and carried off his goods. The vill 
of Dedesbyry did not pursue, so fined. 



72 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Robert de Alte has appealed Roger Balet of the King's 
peace in that Roger on Wednesday, to wit Ash Wednesday 
{die cyneruni) now a year past, about 3 o'clock, came at him 
in Lyme wood and struck him on the head with a sword, 
wickedly and feloniously against the peace ; and he offers 
to prove it against him as the Court decide, being under 
age. 

Roger denies the blow and says he is not told in what part of the 
head the blow was given, that Robert varies the appeal and has not 
raised hue and cry (levavit uthesium). Judgment accordingly. So Robert 
fined for false appeal : and a jury to enquire as to breach of peace. 
Later comes Robert and will not prosecute; so to custody and his 
sureties fined viz : William de Alte his brother and William Talliator 
of Legh. And the jury are satisfied and convict Roger, so both to 
custody. Later comes Roger and makes fine for himself and Robert, 5 
marks ; sureties, Robert de Aston and Ralph de Glothiche. 

The same Robert has appealed Robert de Aston of force. 

Robert declines to prosecute, so to custody, and his sureties fined as 
above. Later comes Robert de Aston and pays fine loos., surety, 
Thomas Greley. 

John de Byrun has appealed Gilbert de Barton of breach 
of the King's peace, in holding him while one Adam gave 
him a blow on the shin-bone. 

Gilbert acquitted. John to prison in lieu of fine, being poor. 

A woman unknown died suddenly in the house of 
Adam de Tornham. Adam was attached to appear before 
the Justices and comes not ; sureties fined, Ellis del 
Hogh and Geoffrey son of Roger de Middelton. No one 
is blamed. The vill of Tornham buried her without 
view of the Coroner, so fined. Later comes Adam and is 
fined 40s. ; sureties, John de Lascy and William Smith of 
Rathedal. 



m. 18 dorso, ^^^' ^f ^^ordshyr {sic) continued, 

Jordan son of Robert de Hilton killed Robert Dune 
and afterwards returned to the house of the said Robert 



V 



30-31 HENRY III. 73 

his father and was received there, so the said Robert to 
be taken. Verdict of murder — so outlawed. No chattels. 

William de Alte his fine for trespass ^ mark ; surety, 
Matthew de Notton. 

Roger de Schyteleswurth his fine for trespass I mark ; 
surety, Richard de Trafford. 

Alecok Bolt, suspected of theft, pays 203. for enquiry ; 
surety, Richard son of Adam Bolt— and is acquitted. 

Of cloth sold : — they say that Richard son of Ranulph 
de Mammecestre, Adam de Farnewurth, Dobbe son of 
Golda, Roger his brother, Peter de Medwecroft, Robert de 
Pontefract, Henry son of Hugh, Jordan son of Simon, Hugh 
le Fulun, Adam de Kenian and Hugh le Fulun of Aston 
sold cloth contrary to the Assize, so fined. 

Of bailiffs who made inquest on a man's death and 
took fines for default : — they say that Robert de Waterfal, 
while he was Sheriff, took fines for defaults at the inquest 
on the death of a man, namely from the freemen of 
Rachedale 2 marks : therefore fined. 

The Jury present that this Wappentak is worth yearly 
10 pounds: and the Earl Ferrars holds it, and likewise two 
other Wapentakes, and likewise all the land between Ribel 
and Merse by 40s. or one goshawk (austurco) yearly. For 
report. 

Of default : — they say that John brother of Thomas 
de Hulm, Annot de Bromhunst, Henry son of Alward de 
Farenwurth, Dande de Farenwurth, William son of Agnes 
de Swynton, David de Werkidel carpenter, Pimme de 
Sale. Richard son of Robert de Lostoc, Roger son of Alan 
de Rupewurthe, William son of Eve de Bradehurst, Dobbe 
de Knol, Thomas son of Bibby Miller, Adam son of Bimoc 
de Rowinton, Thomas son of William, the Prior of Kersale, 



74 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

William de Hawerthen, the heir of Ralph de Beston, Jordan 
de Treton, Robert Clerk of Anlawesarwe, Roger Carpenter 
of the forest of Totenton, Robert Poli, Dike son of Syward, 
Hugh son of Robert le Crucher, Richard de Routhesthorn, 
Thomas Clerk of Haselendene, John le Archer, Matthew 
son of Matthew de Totenton, Dobbe de Strangesti, William 
de Haggelewe, William Chaplain of Dedesbiry, Henry 
de Laplot, Humund Mascy (sick), Simon son of Luke, 
Richard brother of Robert de Redich, Stephen de Bred- 
bury, Robert de Bredbury, Angaret, Richard son of 
Hauwyse forester, Jordan [erased] Gervase de Burnendene, 
Hugh de Wytewrthe, Henry de Totmardene, William Sping, 
Adam de Stanesfeld, Richard son of Andrew de Stanesfcld, 
Richard son of lua de Clege, Henry son of Emma de Clege 
and Licoc son of William son of Gerard, came not on 
the first day ; so fined : likewise William son of John de 
Aspyll. 

The Jury present that Adam Gerard held two oxgangs 
of land in Dereby, by service of making judgment of 
the pleas of the Wapentake of Dereby ; and he ought to 
do that service with a man and horse and victuals when 
so far from home as to be unable to return daily, and the 
Earl Ferrars now holds the land, and performs the said 
service by his Serjeants. 

or persons indicted : — They say that /okn son of Henry 
de Castelton [erased], Elias de Akeden, Eva Kardunel, 
Henry Maynard of Tottemerden, Dobbe Macus, Simon le 
Piper of Chadwych, William Schayf, Hull Hudidan of 
Hatherwyk, Dobbe son of Thomas de Wude, /oAn son 
of William de Perpunt, Adecok son of Martilia^ John son 
of Henry Nubbe [erased], John Spadeberd, Uthred de 
Wereford, Pipot de Turtun, Digge de Torot, Henry le 
Mazun [erased], Adam de Dunandesgreue, William son of 
Peter de Middelton [erased], Auecok de Leuer, Roger 
Drake of Elleton, Adecok Orkocy Adam Wynternot^ Robert 



30-31 HENRY III. 75 

de Wydal [erased], Scaine de Elleton, Alexander his brother 
[erased], Dowe de Bothemes, William Springemare, Adecok 
Bradefot, Gouun de Asselawe [erased], Brun de Lewynes- 
hulm, Thomas son of Matilda de Blakerode in Haselenden, 
Thomas Wynter, Jordan de Quickenlawe, Geoffrey his 
brother [erased], Richard Hildigrim, Geoffrey de Hawurth, 
Leucok Schayf, John Bradere of Crumpton, Alecok Boloc, 
Roger de Folenhurst [erased], Henry Glore, Annot de 
Bromihifst, Henry son of Award Bart, Roger Blacker 
[erased], John de Crikelston son-in-law of Peter Charite, 
John de Hernesden and Elecok son-in-law of Gilbert 
de Tonge, suspected of larcency, absconded : so all but 
Elecok exigent and outlawed, and Elecok to return 
if he will, but his chattels forfeited by his flight. 

The chattels of John son of Henry 2 marks, for 
which the Sheriff is to account ; of Elias de Aggeden 
30s. for which etc., and he had lands whence the King's 
year day and waste ild. ; of Dobbe Macus 20s. etc.; of 
John son of Henry Nubbe \ mark [erased] ; of Henry 
le Mazun 5 marks ; of Adam de Dunandesgreue 2 marks ; 
of John Spideberd 22s. ; of Uthred de Wereford 5 marks ; 
of Pipot de Turtun 30s. ; Dogge de Turrot had lands 
wherecf the King's year etc. 3s. ; of Luvecok Schayf i 
mark and lands whereof etc. I2d. ; of Auecok de Lever 
\ mark ; of Ellecok 40s. ; of Adecok Orecok 2s. ; of 
Adam Wynternote i mark ; of Robert de Wydal J mark ; 
of William Springemare 40s. ; of Gouin de Assele 50s. ; 
of Roger de Falenhirst 5s. ; of Annot de Bromhurst 4 
marks, and lands whereof, etc, 3s. [erased]. All the 
others had no chattels. Later comes Richard de Butiller 
and pays fine 20s. for William son of Peter de Radecliue 
to return to the peace ; surety, Elias de Tonge. 

Later comes Henry Torboc and pays fine 2 marks for 
Pipot de Turtun, Dogge de Toret and Henry son of 
Award that they may return to the peace ; surety, Adam 
de Byri. 



76 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Later comes the Abbot of Stanlawe and pays 20s. fine, 
for John son of Henry de Castelton, that he may return 
to the peace ; surety, Geoffrey de Bukele. 

Later comes John de Lascy and pays i mark fine for 
Elias de Akeden, that he may return to the peace ; surety, 
Matthew de Notun. 

[0/z a piece of parchment attached at foot oj membrane,^ 

Later comes Hugh de Haslum and pays 5 marks fine 
for Annot de Bromhurst to return to the peace ; surety, Gilbert 
de Barton and Simon Serjeant. 

Later the same Hugh similarly pays i mark for John 
son of Henry Nubbe, by the same sureties. 

Later comes Adam de Byri and pays 20s. for Robert 
de Wydale : and Richard de Urmeston pays i mark for 
William de Perpunt. 



The Wapentak of Derebyschyre comes by xii. 

Robert de Lathum, Henry de Torbok and their fellow 
jurors for their fine before Judgnient : — 15 marks. 

Hawe de Mora of Raby was found burnt in her own house 
at Raby. Adam her son, who first found her, comes not ; 
he was attached by Roger de Mora of Raby and Adam 
de Knusele, so fined. Verdict, misadventure. 

Wrongdoers unknown went to the house of Gilbert de 
Culchit and killed him. The vill of Culchit did not pursue, 
so fined. 

Henry de Lascellis has appealed Hugh Serjeant of 
Wyndhul of breach of peace and assault ; and John son 
of Beatrice, Adam son of Uthred and William Lezin, of 
force. 

All convicted and to prison, being poor. . 



30-31 HENRY III. 77 

Richard son of Robert Scharp has appealed Thomas 
son of William de Guddelawe of the death of Roger his 
brother. 

Thomas is outlawed, no chattels. The vill of Werenton did not take 
him nor pursue when he killed Roger, so fined. 

Margaret de Haderton has appealed Robert de Thote- 
well of the death of Adam her husband. 
Robert outlawed, no chattels. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Richard 
Miller of Hurleton. Richard comes not, and was attached 
by Richard de Chaunpenays of Hurleton and Alan son 
of Gregory de Hurleton. 



DerebyschyrCy continued. w. 19. 

Richard Clerk of Bothelton was drowned in a ditch 
near Werington. Hugh son of Gervase, first finder, comes 
not, and was attached by Simon son of Robert de Werington 
and William son of Alexander de Werington, so fined. And 
it was witnessed that Richard got up at night at the instance 
of a certain disease that he had, and went out of the house 
of the said Hugh and was drowned by mishap. Hugh 
and others who were in the house not attached ; so to 
judgment as to the Sheriff and Coroner who should 
have attached them. 

Robert Smith of Kyuerlay has appealed Henry son 
of Eve de Sonky of assault and waylaying {/orstallo). 

Henry convicted, and to prison ; so to judgment as to the Coroner 
and Sheriff who attached the said Henry, as appellant found no sureties 
to prosecute. Appellant absent and no sureties. Later Henry pays 
I mark fine, sureties Robert de Samlesby and William de Waleton. 

Hugh le Careter of Werington killed Henry de Haydok 
in Werington and fled. Writ of exigent: chattels 20s. 4d. 
for which the Sheriff is to account. The vill of Werington 
did not pursue, so fined ; al$o Roger le Cuuerur of 



78 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Wcrington, Richard de Sonky, Ralph de Pulton and 
Robert de Flixton made a false valuation of the said 
chattels, so fined. 

Geoffrey de Hale has appealed William Figge of the 
death of Roger his son. 

William is outlawed, do chattels; and it is witnessed that he killed 
Roger by day, and the vill of Werington did not take him, so fined ; 
further the vill received him for one day aft^r he had wounded Roger, 
until Roger died. 

Edith de Litherlaund has appealed Yarwerth de 
Litherlaund that he came to her house on Thursday 
next before Palm Sunday and robbed her of a cow 
value 5s. ; and she brings her appeal as a woman against 
a man, as the Court decides. 

Yarwerth says she is his villein, and he took the cow from her 
for his service : and he is acquitted and Edith is fined for false 
appeal, but is poor. Richard le Walays and Henry de Stanedishe abetted 
her appeal, so fined. 

Yarwerth de Litherlaund, his fine for having an enquiry, 
I mark ; sureties, Robert le Walays and William de 
Waleton. 

The vill of Great Crosseby for wreck of sea found 
on the sea shore near Crosseby 40s. And the said vill 
of Crosseby fined for taking the said wreck without 
warrant and concealing it. 

The vill of Agermoles for wreck of sea stranded 
near it, (applicata tuxta earn) 22s. 

Richard Wythaund has appealed Hugh de Crokhurst 
that, when he was in the King's peace, on Thursday before 
the Purification B,M, about nine d clock, now 5 years ago, 
the said Hugh came to his house at Raynford [cancelled]. 

Richard Wythaund has appealed Robert Poydras miller 
that, when he was in the King's peace, on Thursday before 



30-31 HENRY III. 79 

the Purification B.M. about nine o'clock, now 5 years ago, 
in his house at Reynford, the said Robert came there with 
premeditated assault, dragged him by the feet out of the 
said house and with a mace gave him severe blows and 
robbed him of 5s. 4^d. 

This the plaintiff offers to prove by his body, as the Court decide. And 
Robert, in defence, offers to defend by his body. The Court considers 
that Robert made reasonable suit ; and the Coroner testifies that the 
appeal was for assault, and that Richard was not robbed of so large a 
sum of money and that he had not followed his appeal. Richard is fined 
for false appeal, and the jury to enquire into the breach of peace. 

The same Richard has appealed Hugh de Crokhurst 
and William and Adam his sons of force. 

They ask particulars. The jury say that Robert is not guilty of assault 
and robbery, nor Hugh and the others of force, except that Robert and 
the others displaced a lodge that was in dispute between the parties. 
Richard to custody for false claim ; the others acquitted, but to custody 
for trespass. Later Robert pays fine for himself and the others, 2 marks ; 
surety, the Abbot of Cokersand. Later Richard pays fine i mark ; surety, 
Richard his brother. 

Robert son of Gilbert de Dalton and Thomas son of 
Kadigam took Thomas son of Warin and conducted him 
to the house of Gilbert, imprisoned him there, beat him 
and detained him in prison till he gave them 2s. 
Robert, Thomas and Gilbert, to be taken ; later it is 
witnessed that Thomas has died. Gilbert pays fine for 
himself and Robert 5 marks ; sureties, Gilbert son of 
Gilbert and John de Oren. 

The Jury present that William de Waleton is Chief 
Serjeant of that Wapentake, and holds 14 oxgangs of 
land by Charters from the King, by the service of doing 
the services which pertain to the custody of the Wapentake 
with one horseman and one footman ; and his lands are 
worth yearly 2 marks. For report. 

Robert son of Emma fined J mark for tresspass ; surety, 
Robert de By run. 

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80 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Of defaults : — they say that the Prior of Norton, John 
de Haselwell {erased^ (at Ganok), William Russell of 
Nortmoles, Roger de Ireland [erased] (sick), Robert de 
Prestcote, William son of Richard, Richard White of 
Cnueslegh, Thomas son of Beatrice, Richard de Hurlton, 
William son-in-law of Richard de Chyrchele, Adam de 
Burtonheued, Richard de Eccleston [^erased] (sick), Richard 
de Horfalling, EHas de Horfalling, Richard Bole, Robert 
his brother, Nicholas de Frodesham, William de Threliffal 
[erased] (has nothing), Robert de Dalton [erased] (under age). 
Richard son of Gilbert and Hugyn son of Master Roger 
de Dereby, came not on the first day of pleas, so fined. 

William de Wydnes, a bailiff of that Wapentake, for 
his fine for many transgressions, lO marks ; sureties, 
Geoffrey de Chetham, Hugh de Haslum, Richard de 
Strafford, Thurstan de Holaund, Adam de Knouesle, 
William de Waleton and William de Neuton. 

John de Wednes son of the same William similarly 
fined 40s. ; surety, Alan le Noreys. 

Alan de Newesum his fine for enquiry, i mark ; surety, 
William de Waleton. 

William de Melling his fine for the same, \ mark ; 
sureties, Roger de Kerden and Roger de Holaund. 

Of persons indicted : — they say that Hugh de la Grene 
0% Gerstay, Henry son of Dande de Hale, William de 
Mulinaus, Roger son of Robert de Holecroft, Dobbe de 
Perpunt, Roger de Rymeur of Acton, Ralph de Saunky 
and Ranulph his brother, Adam Fayrarmful, Hugh brother 
of Agnes de Ledian, Hugh de la Legh, Robert de Merk- 
lokhurst, Richard Dingyl, Luke Bole, Wylke de Chyrchele 
and Matthew de Chyrchele, suspected of theft, absconded — 
all outlawed. Chattels of Hugh de la Grene, 2 marks ; 
Henry son of Dande i8s. ; Ralph Sonky \ mark ; Hugh 
de la Legh 17s. 6d., and he held land for which the 



30-31 HENRY III. 81 

King's year 3s. 6d. ; Robert de Merclokhurst 17s., and he 
held land for which the King's year ^ mark ; Richard de 
Dingyll 4J marks ; the rest nothing. 

Later comes Robert le Sauvage and pays fine for the 
said Ralph de Saunky and Ranulph his brother, i mark, 
that they may return to the King's peace ; surety, Henry 
le Butiller. 



The Wappentak of Makefeud comes by xn. ^. 19 dorso. 

Of Richard de Hindelegh, Hugh de Haydok and their 
fellow jurors for their fine before Judgment, lOOs. 

William Reeve {praepositus) of Neuton was drowned 
from a horse in Glasebrok. Agnes his wife first found 
him. Verdict, misadventure. Value of horse i mark, for 
which the Sheriff to account 

Roger Scharp wounded Michael de Wennewyk in the 
fields of Wennewyk so that he died the next day, and 
Roger fled. Outlawed, chattels i mark. 

The Jury present that Robert de Waterfal, while Sheriff, 
summoned both freeman and villeins to make inquisition 
concerning the death of a man and other Crown pleas 
at Makefeud and there took fines and defaults ; so fined. 

Of persons indicted : — they say that Luuecok de 
Middelton, Thomas le Turnur of Wygan, William Blakape 
of Pemberton, Maddok le Walays and Cuuin son of Maddok, 
suspected of theft, absconded ; so outlawed. Chattels of 
Luuecok 3s. ; William 5s. 6d. ; Maddok lis.; for which the 
Sheriff to account ; the rest, nothing. 



The Town {villata) of Liuerpol comes by xn. 

Of the same Town for their fine before Judgment and 
for 12 jurors and for escapes: — 6 marks. 



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82 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

A boy unknown was found drowned in the water nigh 
the mill pool of Liuerpool. Roger son of William first 
found him. Verdict, misadventure. 

Alan de Scheyl a beggar boy took a portion of meal 
(farine) worth three pence, and was caught and detained 
at Liuerpool, and escaped from custody ; so to judgment 
for escape at Liuerpool. The jury acquit him of any other 
misdeed — so to return if he like : but his chattels forfeited 
by his escape, 3s. 6d. for which the Sheriff is to account. 

Of M [Matthew de Redman] the Sheriff for chattels 
of Adam son of Hilda, hanged, J mark. 



The Town {villata) of Preston comes by xii. 

The said Town for its fine for several transgressions, 
and for escapes, and for 12 [jurors] : — ^40 marks. 

William de Mirscho summons Ralph Cook of Preston 
for the death of Henry de Mirschoh his brother. 

Ralph was taken and imprisoned and released nnder the King's 
writ on bail to appear before the Justices at the first Assize ; sureties, 
Henry de Lancastre, Herbert Fuller of Preston, Richard Ruff of Preston, 
Baldewyn de Preston, William de Cruce, Adam le Simple, Hugh son 
of Matilda, de Preston, Roger son of Alan, Hugh le Spusage, Richard 
son of Mabbe, Henry Fisher (PisccUor) of Penwertham and Martin 
de Penwertham, who now do not produce him, so are fined. And William 
is told to proceed against him to outlawry. 

The same William has appealed Matilda wife of the 
said Ralph, William de Asses, Robert le Toler and 
Agnes his wife, of force, that they aided Ralph in 
killing Henry. 

This he offers to prove against him in person. Matilda and the 
others ask particulars before they can plead, but later they relinquish 
that answer and put themselves on the country for good and ill, and 
ask that the truth may be enquired into. Moved by the poverty of 
Matilda and the others the Justices decide that the Amoundemess jury 
and the Preston jury shall enquire; who find the defendants not 
guilty in any way of the said death, and they are acquitted. William 
to custody for fake charge. 



30-31 HENRY III. 83 

Christian de Mirscho, John son of Hugh and William 
son of Roger are attached for being present on the 
above occasion. 

They come and put themselves on the country. Verdict, not guilty, 
and they are acquitted. 

Walter de Mirscho has appealed Adam son of Syward, 
Roger his son, Roger son of Roger and Richard son of 
Uthred, that they held him and waylaid him so that he 
could not go to the help of the said Henry his brother 
when Ralph killed him. 

And Adam and the others come and are acquitted ; and Walter fined 
for false claim and to custody. 

Later come William and Walter and pay fine i mark ; sureties, William 
son of Michael de Clathon and William de Preston in Clathon. 

Alexander son of Richard le Flemeng has appealed 
Gilbert son of Robert Carnewath of breach of peace and 
blows. 

Plaintiff comes not; his sureties, Adam de Sydegreues and Richard 
de Thyncoleheued. Gilbert is convicted, and to custody. Later he pays 
fine i mark ; sureties, William de Mirscho and Walter his brother. 

Of Churches : — they say that the Church of Preston 
is in the gift of the King ; and William de Hauerhill, the 
King's Treasurer, holds it for the King : and it is worth yearly 
seven score (vij**) marks. 

Of Eschaets : — they say that 2 burgages and 4 acres 
of land in Preston, are eschaets of the King ; and are put 
by eschaet (eschaetatium) of the King at \ mark yearly. 
And Adam son of Syward holds them, by the aforesaid 
eschaets, by half a mark yearly. For report. 



The Wappentak of Blakeburnschyre comes by xii. m. 20. 

Of Robert de Mitton and Adam de Blakeburn and their 
fellow jurors for their fine before Judgment: — 12 marks. 



84 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Elyas son of Henry de Harewud was drowned in 
Caldre water. Richard de Harewud his brother, who 
first found him, comes not, and was attached by Elyas son 
of Alexander de Harewud and Alan son of Ralph de 
Harewude — all fined. Verdict, misadventure. 

Cecily late wife of Ralph de Kyrchaym has appealed 
Robert son of Richard de Alvetham, William son of 
Bernard de Dunkythele, Thomas son of Elias de Wynky- 
thele, Robert son of John de Wynkythele, Thomas brother 
of John de Bradehull, Richard Colstan, Robert de Warwyk, 
John de Wynkythele and Richard his brother, of robbery. 

Cecily does not now prosecute ; sureties, Adam son of Gilbert de Boulton 
in Lonnesdal and John de Oxcliue. Robert son of John de Wynkydele, 
John de Wynkydele and Richard his brother come ; and the jury are 
not satisfied of their guilt, so acquitted. The others come not and were 
attached, viz : — ^Robert son of Richard, by William de BoUerhon and William 
de Reued ; William son of Bernard, by Thomas de Wurthesthorn and 
Gilbert de Dunkythele ; Thomas son of Elias, by Adam son of Thomas 
de Morton and William de Stygholmes ; Thomajs brother of John do 
Bradehull by Hugh de Acton and John de Bradehull ; Richard Colstan 
by John de Dunkythele and Gilbert son of John de Dunkythele ; Robert 
de Warwyk by Richard del Held and Geoffrey de Cheydesle; all fined. 
Later come Robert son of John de Wynkydele, John de Wynkydele and 
Richard his brother and are fined 20s. for trespass, and each is surety 
for the others. 

A hunted stag killed William son of Agnes, and that 
stag was immediately drowned in Schyrthe water. Agnes 
mother of William, who first found him, comes. Verdict, 
misadventure. Value of stag I2d. for which the Sheriff 
to account. 

Drogo, parson of Ribbecestre, was drowned from a 
horse in Rybel water and the horse was drowned like- 
wise. The first finder is dead. Verdict, misadventure. 
Value of the hide of the said horse i8d. for which etc. 

Adam de Ryston has appealed Paulin de Pouel of the 
death of Edith his wife. 

Paulin is outlawed, no chattels. Vill of Ryston did not take him, so 
fined. 



30-31 HENRY in. 8s 

William son of Geoffrey de Wallay has appealed 
Richard son of Emma de Wysewell of the death of 
Adam his brother. 

Richard is outlawed, chattels 4od. for which etc. ; he held lands, of 
which the King's year day and waste i mark, for which etc. The vill 
of Salebyry fined for receiving him. And Alexander [erased] Ranulph de 
Salebyry sold the land to Richard de Kerden who took issues to . the 
value of I mark before the King had his year and day — so Alexander 
(sic) and Richard fined, and Richard to account for i mark. 

Richard de Acton has appealed Nicholas de Acton of 
assault and robbery. 

Nicholas comes not; attached by Elias de Dunkythele and Simon 
son of John de Dunkythele, fined ; Jury not agreed ; and Richard is told 
to proceed against him to outlawry. 

Adam son of Adam de Clyderhoii has appealed Ralph 
le Harlot and Richard son of Hugh de Bosendene of 
the death of Robert his brother. 

Ralph and Richard are outlawed, no chattels. 

Robert le Walays, carpenter, struck Roger de Belay 
with a mall {ntalleo) on the head, and he died. Robert 
fled ; outlawed, no chattels. 

William de Thorneton his fine for trespass i mark ; 
sureties, Richard de Thornton and John de Hacuneshou. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Robert 
del Brok and took his goods. Vill of Meluer did not 
pursue, so fined. 

Roger son of Thomas de Aluetham has appealed Elias 
le Fraunk, Roger Malebraunche, Simon son of Hugh and 
Robert Sled, of assault and robbery. 

Appellant does not now prosecute ; sureties, Richard son of Thomas de 
Acton and Elias son of Ralph de Wlypschyre. Accused come not and were 
not attached ; and it is witnessed that William de Singelton, bailiff, was 
ordered to attach them and did nothing — so to judgment a« to him. 
Accused convicted and fined. 



86 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Hugh 
de Clyuaker, and took his goods. Vill of Clyuacher did 
not pursue, so fined. 

Geoffrey de Buderiding killed Peter de Billington and 
fled; so outlawed, chattels 15s. 6d. for which etc.; lands 
of which the King's year etc. 9s. 8d. for which etc. ; 
Elias de Dunkythele and Siward de Salebiry carried off 
the chattels, fined ; and William de Thornton took the 
land without warrant before the King's year and day, 
fined, and to answer for the issues assessed at i mark. 
The vill of Billington fined for not taking Geoffrey. 
Later comes Adam de Tokholes and makes fine for the 
said year day and waste, i mark ; sureties, William de 
Rouinton and Henry de Bromicroft. 

Simon de Acton has appealed Nicholas son of Eve 
of robbery. 

Plaintiff does not prosecute ; sureties, Richard son of Reginald de Acton 
and Richard son of Thomas de Acton. Accused comes not and not attached, 
is convicted and fined. 



OT. 20 dorso. ' Blakeburneschyre continued. 

Richard de Melling suspected of theft puts himself on 
the country. 

The Jury and four neighbouring vills attest that he is guilty of 
burglary and several thefts. Chattels 9s. for which, etc. 

Hugh Russel of Chadelegh, Robert son of Reginald 
de Acton and Adam de Wurtheston, suspected of theft, 
put themselves on the country. 

The Jury and four neighbouring vills — Cotton, Clayton, SaJebyry 
and Clyuacher — find Robert guilty of stealing cows, pigs and other things : 
and Hugh gives i mark for good enquiry ; surety, Ralph de Mitton. 
The Jury and the said four neighbouring vills find Hugh and Adam 
not guilty of any misdeed, so acquitted. And the four vills fined for 
not coming more fully {plenarie) before the Justices. Chattels of Robert 
28s. for which etc., and land of which the King's year etc. 2s. for 
which etc. 



30-31 HENRY in. 87 

Adam de Mailing and Roger son of Mayok suspected 
of theft put themselves on the country. 

The Jury of that Wapentake and of Leylondschyre acquit Roger, 
and find Adam guilty of burglary and other robberies. Chattels 23s. 
And Adam had found sureties de fidelitate elsewhere, viz. Robert de 
Clogh of Bcyley, Richard son of Richard de Grenehurst, Walter de alibi 
(sic) Beyley, Jordan and Ralph his sons ; all fined. 

John Ragate and Richard de La Laund were taken 
with stolen cattle. 

Convicted, no chattels. One William son of Uthred de Thomthon 
taken in their company is a thief, but no one proceeds against him ; 
and sureties were taken but they come not, and it is witnessed that 
he is dead, but was not essoined; sureties fined. Later comes John de 
Chauncefeud and pays fine ^ mark, for the sureties ; surety, Ralph de 
Mitton. Later comes Alan Grenhed servant of Alice de Stauelay, to 
whom the above cattle belonged, and pays fine for the cattle i mark ; 
surety, Ralph de Planaz. 

Cecily daughter of Henr}- de Plesington has appealed 
Robert de Leystok, Henry Sparwe and Elyas de Holme 
of the death of Henry her father, on the King^s writ. 

The Jury say that Henry was a wandering thief, and Robert and 
others with the whole province caught him with a cow that he had 
stolen, and beheaded him ; and that otherwise they killed him not : so 
acquitted. And Cecily fined for false appeal — she is poor. 

Roger son of Henry de Folrigge struck Richard son 
of William with a sword in the belly, so that he died, and 
Roger fled. Outlawed, chattels 4s. 

Robert de Grimeshark was drowned in Rybel water. 
Hawyse his sister, who first found him, comes not, and 
was attached by Robert de Grimesargh and Adam his 
brother, so fined. Verdict, misadventure. 

Si ward de Alsston was struck by a horse and died. 
Verdict, misadventure. Value of horse los. And Adam 
de Hocton, Roger son of Roger de Preston, and Baldwyn 
de Preston put a false value on the horse, so fined ; and 
Bernard de Mitton took away the horse before it was 



88 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

seen by the Coroner, so fined ; and the vill of Wetelay 
allowed him to take it away, so fined. 

Richard Sorgheles killed Mabel his wife in Harewud 
and fled. Outlawed, no chattels. Vill of Harewud did 
not take* him, so fined. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Simon 
Smith of Lyuesay. The vill of Liuesay did not pursue, 
so fined. 

Of M. [Matthew de Redman] the sheriff, for chattels of 
Geoffrey Marsh {de Mariscd) hanged at York, 4s. 

Of Ladies : — they say that Margaret Countess of 
Lincoln is in the gift of the King, and marriageable ; 
the worth of her lands in that Wapentake is not known. 
For report. 

Of Churches : — they say that the Church of Wallay 
is in the gift of the King by reason of the wardship of 
Edmund de Lascy, and is worth yearly seven score 
marks ; and Peter de Cestria holds it. And the church 
of Ribbechestre is in the gift of the King by reason of 
the same, and Imbertus the clerk holds it ; and it is 
worth yearly 40 marks. For report 

Of defaults : — they say that the Abbot of Neubo, 
John de Lunguilers, Henry le Waleys, John de Wrydelesford, 
John de Punchardon, Jordan de Boghurst, Jordan de 
Baylay, Adam Baret, Robert de Frikelton, William son 
of Richard Thurger, Richard de Mora, Jordan son of 
William, Richard son of Henry, Hugh Arbalaster, Roger 
de Wyllouston, Matilda de Blakeburn and Walter de Parva 
Mitton came not the first day, so fined. 



m. 21. 



Wapentake of Blakeburnschyre continued. 

The Jury present that Alexander Daunger, Richard 
his son, Robert son of Byby, Alan de Marchesden, 



30-31 HENRY III. 89 

Henry Was, John Wastepayn, Walter de Dunecotes, 
Roger son of Bimme, Benne de Blakeburn, Swayn de 
Harlecroft and Alan Burdun, elsewhere indicted, found 
sureties to come now before the Justices and to stand 
aright, and they come not ; so their sureties fined, viz. 
of Alexander and Richard his son, Thomas de Quithale, 
Adam son of Jordan, David de Liuesay, Adam son of 
Ketel, Adam de Liuesay, Robert son of William de la 
Lawe, Alan son of Orm Forester and Richard de 
Roteleswurt : Robert son of Byby, no sureties ; of Alan 
de Marchesden, Adam Loterhunt, Thomas son of Robert 
de Dene of Aluetham, Adam son of Warin de Hapton, 
Reginald brother of Adam le Oterhunter (dead) : of Henry 
Was, John de Rascok, Peter son of Henry, Robert son of 
Hugh de Athelington, Dike son of Ralph de Penket, 
Peter de Bulling and Robert son of Morewyth : of John 
Wastpeny, Dike son of Thomas de Hayhurst and Adam 
son of Richard de Hayhurst : of Walter de Dunecotes, 
Alexander son of Syward de Merlay, Roger de Dunhum, 
Peter son of William de Dunhum, and Geoffrey son of 
Alexander de Dunum : of Roger son of Bimme, Geoffrey 
Cue of Chepin, William son of Lewaynrith, Gilbert de 
Dinkedelay, and Uthred son of Bernard : of Benne de 
Blakeburn, Alan son of Swayn de Acton, John son of 
Herui, Bernard de Eccleshull, Alexander Fuller of Blake- 
burn, and Geoffrey le Flaxbeter of Waleton : of Swayn 
de Harlecrofte, Elias le Mazun de Billington (dead), 
William de Gayrgreue, Ralph de Magna Penilton, and 
Hugh de Penilton : of Adam Burdun, Robert son of 
Hamelin de Rochedale, William Lingard and Adam Lingard. 
Later comes Adam de Hothon and pays 20s. fine for 
Gilbert son of Matthew de Samlebir, Robert son of Ulf 
de Samlebir, and Richard son of Alexander de Samlebir, 
that they may return to peace ; surety, William de 
Samlebir. 

Of persons indicted : — they say that Gilbert son of 
Matthew de Salebiry, Nicholas son of the Priest son of Henry 



90 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

de Salebiry, Robert son of Ulf de Salebiry, Richard son 
of Alexander de Salebiry, Henry Dune [erased] of Sale- 
biry, Robert son of Warin de Schadesle [erased] (dead), 
Jordan son of Eve de Hedisford, Adam Croueberye, 
Richard Kygelpeni of Salebiry, Adam Hert, Adam de 
Quitacre, Reginald Castepac of Skypin, William son of 
Tunnok de Dunum, Thomas son of Ranulph de Kerbrok, 
Elbe de Kelbrok, Geoffrey de Calne, Richard son of 
Christian de Calne, Robert son of Gena de Calne, 
Alexander Caldvvegge of Merkelesden, John de Kykeleswyk, 
Adam son of William Chaplain of Calne, Alecok Ronde 
del Wurth, John le Mazun of Bouelton, Roger son of 
Henry de Helton, Henry Mainard of Merkelesden, Richard 
son of Waldef de Exineshull, Thomas brother of Adam 
Arthur, Richard de Goldburn, Pipot de Turton, Pimme 
Forester of Anderton, Brun brother of Henry Capil of 
Aschelindene, Roger Godinpriche [erased]^ Richard de Ricroft 
of Heselindene, Robert his son, Hugh de Ascheley of 
Aselindene, Henry Capel of Aselindene, William Bulax and 
Alexander de Thornhurst, suspected of theft, absconded. 

Exigent and outlawed. Chattels ; Robert son of Ulf, 2 marks ; 
Richard son of Alexander, 25s. 2d. ; Henry Dune of Salebir, 17s. 6d. ; 
Richard Kygelpeni, 228. 5d. and land of which the King's year etc. 8s., for 
which etc. ; Geofifrey de Calne, 21s. ; Alexander Goldwegge of Merkelesden, 
6s. ; Roger Godinpriche, 32s. ; Richard de Ricroft, los. ; Thomas brother of 
Adam Arthur, 31s. and land etc., 5s. ; the rest no chattels. 

Later come Henry Dunne and Roger Godinpriche and put themselves 
on the country; Henry giving i mark for a jury, surety, Roger de 
Salebyr; and they are both acquitted. 

Later comes Richard Kiggelpeny and pays i mark fine to return 
to peace ; surety, Ralph de Claiton. 

William, son of Geoffrey and Hugh his brother, sus- 
pected of theft, come and stand their trial. 

The Jury and four neighbouring vills find William guilty of burglary 
and several thefts; his chattels 22s. 2d., for which the Sheriff to account. 
Hugh is acquitted. Later Hugh pays i mark fine for trespass; 
sureties, Simon Reeve (j^repositus) of Merkesden and Jordan son of Elias 
de Merkesden. 



30-31 HENRV III. 91 

The Jury present these for taking of the chattels of 
Walter de Tadham, viz. : — Richard de la More, a cow value 
Ss. ; Thomas son of Sygherith de Tornelay, 2 cows value 
lOs. ; Biby de Knolle, 7 cows value 35s. ; Dobbe son 
of Robert de Schyppin, 2 cows value los. ; they are 
all fined, and to account for the said values : and 
Richard pays i mark, sureties. William son of Gamel 
and Roger son of Gervase ; and Thomas son of Syerith 
pays ^ mark, same sureties ; and Bybi de Cnolle pays J mark, 
same sureties. 

The Jury present that Adam, Richard, William and 
Roger, sons of Roger parson of Blakeburn, burned the 
Grange of the Abbot of Stanlegh at Staininges ; so 
exigent and outlawed, no chattels ; and Bernard de Schame- 
lesbyr, Richard his brother. Was de Schamelesbiry, 
Alexander de Horewud, Adam de Salebiry, Henry son of 
Robert de Blakeburn, Richard de Cawud of Liuesay, 
William son of Matilda de EccleshuU, Gilbert de Eccles- 
hull, Adam de Tokholes, Maddok de Blakeburn, William 
Bustoch, Richard son of Pettel, Geoffrey de Tokholes, 
Roger le Fraunceys, Richard de Singelton, Matilda mother 
of the said Richard, William and other wrongdoers aforesaid, 
Wyun son of Roger de Haselingden, Thomas son of 
Matilda de Haselingden, Christian de Aluetham, John Kay 
of Blakeburn, Robert son of Robert de Blakeburn, Henry 
son of John de Haselingden, Henry de Plesington, Henry 
de Hocton, Brunc his brother, Ekke de Tokholes, John le 
Leuit, Roger de Netton, Richard son of Henry de Viseual, 
William son of Robert de Nitton, Richard de Hundecliue, 
Wyon son of Wervill, Robert de Euot, Adam de Aluetham, 
Alexander Knit of Little Harewud, Henry de Vunntlay 
and Robert de Aldaine in Salesbiry received the said 
Adam and others after they did the same. 

Of Adam de Marchdene his fine for trespass, 
\ mark ; surety, John de Lascy. 



92 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Later it is witnessed that the King, by his writ, has 
ordered the custodian of the land of John late Earl of 
Lincoln to attach all those who were suspected of the 
arson of the said grange ; and he found none of them save 
only the above Adam son of Roger, who is attached 
by Robert de Rauenesden, Adam son of Robert de 
Blakeburn of Aluetham, Adam brother of Henry de 
Sutteleswurth, Richard de Osewaldetwysel of Eluetham, 
Adam son of Stephen de Aluetham, Robert son of 
Margery de Aluetham, Bibby son of Richard de Aluetham, 
Roger son of Robert de Hapton, Adam son of William 
de Aluetham, Adam son of Albreda de Wlipschyre, 
Geoffrey de Tokholes, Gilbert de Dinkidele, Henry son 
of Elias de Plesington, Roger de Bradelay, Henry de 
Sutheleswurth, Benne de Ecclesille and Bernard de Sales- 
biry, to come before the present Justices : and they have 
him not here, so fined. See back [of membrane]. 

And Wyun son of Warvill, suspected of receiving the 
said Adam and his brothers pays fine I mark ; surety, William 
de Werle worth : Robert de Eywode for same, I mark ; 
surety, William Smith of Rachedal : Adam de Eluetham 
for same, i mark ; surety, Adam Noel : Alexander Knycht 
for same, J mark ; surety, William de Samlesbyri : Henry 
de Hunteley for same, J mark ; same surety : Robert de 
Holden for same, i mark ; same surety ; Henry son of 
Robert de Blakeburn for same, ^ mark : Robert son of 
Robert de Blakeburn for same, J mark. 

Later comes the said Matilda and pays 60 marks fine 
for herself and Adam, Richard, William and Roger her 
sons by the following sureties : Adam Noel for 20 marks ; 
Henry de Schutlesworth, 10 marks ; Ralph de Clayton, 5 
marks ; Thomas de Elueteham, 5 marks ; Adam de Henne- 
thyrne, 5 marks ; Richard Fitun, 40s. ; Jordan de Mitton, 
40s. ; Thomas de parva Penilton, 40s. ; Hugh Querderay, 
40s. ; Henry son of Uctred de Whalley, i mark ; Ralph de 
Mitton, 2 marks. 



30-31 HENRY III. 93 

And Wasse de Samlesbiry, Bernard de Samlesbiry, 
Richard son of Adam de Samlesbiry and Henry de Houton, 
suspected of receiving Adam and his brothers, pay 4 marks 
fine ; sureties, William de Samlesbyry, Adam de Merton : 
Adam de Salesbir, for same, pays 2 marks ; surety, Syward 
de Salesbir : Alexander de Harewod, for same, pays 20s. ; 
sureties [i^/ank] : Richard de Eywode of Lyuesay, for same, 
pays 2 marks ; surety, Adam de Blakeburn : William son of 
Matilda de Ecleshull, for same, pays 20s. ; same surety. 

They present that Richard de Singelton was in company 7w. 21 dorsi 
with Adam son of the parson of Blakeburn and his brothers 
at the burning of the Grange of Stayninges ; so exigent 
and outlawed ; no chattels, but land for which the King^s 
year, etc., i mark. Later it is witnessed that the said Richard 
was taken for other offences (moiesiis) and released on bail, 
sureties, Alan de Singelton (dead), William de Thornton, 
Roger de Stainol, Richard de Dutton, Adam de Frekilton, 
Thomas de Singelton (dead), William son of Alan de 
Stainol, Roger son of John de Stainol, Jordan son of 
William de Stainol (has nothing), William son of John de 
Stainol and Michael de Toncroft (has nothing), who have 
him not here ; so fined. 

Peter de Bradele, Richard Emod and Adam de Waker- 
shal are tried for burglary and acquitted. Gilbert de Bromlegh, 
attached for the same, absent ; sureties, Adam de Wakerehal 
and Peter de Bradeleg, fined : and Gilbert is found not 
guilty, so excepted from the said suspicion {retto). 

Gilbert de Ecleshul for receiving those who burned the 
said Grange pays 20s. fine ; surety, Robert de Ecleshul : 
Adam de Tocholes, for the same, 2 marks ; surety, William 
de Ruynton : Maddok de Blakeburn, for the same, 20s. ; 
surety, Adam Noel : Richard son of Petel, for the same, 
I mark ; surety, William de Caldekotes : Roger le Franceys, 
for the same, 40s. ; sureties, William de Lyuesey and Robert 
de Plesington : Wyun brother of Roger de Haselingden, 



94 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

for the same, 4 marks ; surety, John de Lascy : Thomas 
brother of Matilda, for the same, i mark ; surety, Thomas 
de Blakelawe : Henry de Plesinton, for the same, 2 marks ; 
surety, Ralph de Mitton : Brun de Hooghton, for the same, 
J mark ; surety, William de Samlesbiry : Elyas de Tokholes, 
for the same, 2 marks ; surety, William de Liueseye : John 
de Lewed, for the same, 20s. ; surety, Robert de Ecleshull : 
Roger de Wytton, for the same, 2 marks ; surety, Adam de 
Bilington : Richard son of Henry de Wysewell, for the same, 
20s. ; surety, Jordan de Hennethyrn : William son of Robert 
de Wytton, for the same, 20s. ; surety, Adam de Bylinton : 
Richard de Cumbecliue, for the same, 20s. ; surety, Richard 
de Cuhill. 



The Wappentak of Amunderness comes by xii. 

Of John de Legh, William de Carlton and their fellow 
jurors for their fine before Judgment : — 10 marks. 

Richard Clerk of Legh has appealed Richard son of 
Roger de Cotum, Alan son of Roger, Was son of Roger, 
Wilkin son of Henry son of Milla, Adecok son of 
Richard de Caybel and Roger son of Si bill of robbery. 

Adcock and Roger .are outlawed at his suit ; no chattels. The rest 
absent ; Richard attached by Adam de Billesburg, William son of Hamo 
de Billesburg and Richard brother of Alan de Singelton ; Alan, by 
Roger de Cotum his father, Robert Blundun of Cotum (dead), William 
Carpenter of Ingol and Grimbald de Slere; Wa^, by Robert son of 
William de Cotum (dead), Gregory RufPun of Cotum (dead), Roger le 
Bacheler of Wirkidele (dead) ; Wilkin, by Richard son of Swayn de Samlesbir, 
Robert son of Henry de Leheued, Alan son of Henry de Le and Henry 
father of the said Wilkin. And Richard Clerk is told to proceed against 
them to outlawry. 

Grimbald son of William de Schelen appeals Adam 
son of Christian and Robert de Nattelondon of breach 
of peace and battery. 

Appellant does not prosecute ; sureties, John de Staunford and John de 
Qaynstak. Accused acquitted. Later Adam and Robert pay ^ mark fine 
for trespass; surety, Thomas de Coupmaneswra. 



30-31 HENRY III. 95 

Agnes de Billesburg has appealed Henry son of 
William son of Loard of rape. 

She comes and declines to prosecute, so to prison ; sureties, Adam 
de Billesburg and Dobbe de Grenhol, fined. The Jury convict, and so 
both to custody, being poor. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of William 
Miller of Brokholes at Brokholes. The vill of Brokholes 
did not pursue, so fined. 

Robert de Etherwyk has appealed Richard de Soureby, 
Thomas de Elaund, Luuecok and Hugh sons of Syward, 
of assault (J>l<igis). 

Robert absent ; sureties, Adam de Hetheleswyk, Alan son of Roger 
de Eccleston. Thomas and Luuecok absent ; sureties of Thomas, Robert 
de Cleyton and Warin de Waleton; of Luuecok, Richard le Iniur and 
Richard Banastre. And Richard and Hugh come, and Hugh gives ^ mark 
for a good inquisition ; surety, Grimbald de Barton : and the Jury are 
not satisfied of their guilt, so acquit them. Later comes Richard de 
Soureby and pays i mark fine for transgressing ; surety, Hugh de 
Eccleston. 

Richard de Anedargh has appealed Adam de Wedacre 
of assault. 

Richard does not prosecute ; sureties, William de Gayrstang and Hugh de 
Gayrstang. Adam comes, and the Jury are satisfied that he struck Richard 
a blow with a sword : so to custody. Later Adam pays 40s. fine ; sureties, 
Robert de Wedacre and Henry son of Tyok. 

Margery de Inskip has appealed Biby son of Reginald 
of the death of Thomas her husband. 

Byby is outlawed at her suit ; chattels 22s. 

Richard son of Utred de Alleston has appealed William 
Palstre of the death of Thomas son of Adam his nephew. 

Richard absent, sureties, Adam son of Roger de Alston and Alan son 
of Henry de Alston : and William is outlawed, chattels 3s. 

Matilda de Brokholes has appealed Gamel de Elmet of 
the death of Adam her husband. 

Gamel outlawed, no chattels. 
H 



m. 22. 



96 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Richard son of Jordan de Trerefell has appealed Thomas 
son of the Chaplain, who is dead, of robbery. 

ThcMnas has no essoin of death as the custom is; sureties fined, Adam 
■on of Jordan de Wetele and William son of Richard de Thornythele. 

Amabel late wife of Roger de Le has appealed John 
de Hegham of the death of the said Roger. 

John absent, and not attached. Amabel comes and is poor and asks 
by her poverty that 'the King prosecute ; and John is convicted and 
outlawed, chattels i6s. 8d. for which etc. 

Of defaults: — the Abbot of Deulacres, Jordan de 
Gosenere, John de Hainton and John de Thornhol came 
not on the first day, so fined. 



Amundernes continued. 

Alice daughter of Gilbert de Flayale has appealed Roger 
son of Uthred de Brockhol of rape, on the third Monday 
before Whitsun day in that year, about nine o*clock, at or 
near the vill of Brokhol, near Rible water. 

She o£fers to prove this against him as woman against man, as the 
Court decides. Roger comes and puts himself on the country, whether 
her suit is reasonable. And it is witnessed by the Coroner's roU that she 
did not raise hue and cry when she made suit against him as she ought. 
(Non letuiuit vthesium ut secuta ftuit versus earn prout sequi dehuit). So 
the Court decide that the appeal fails ; and as to the breach of peace, 
the jury say that Roger is not guilty in any way, and he is acquitted. 
Alice to custody for false appeal, and she is poor. 

Of Ladies: — they say that Alice who was wife of Alan 
de Singelton is in the King's gift and marriageable, and 
William de Lancastre has her marriage for the King. 
Likewise Eve who was wife of Geoffrey Arbalaster and Alice 
who was wife of Richarrf de Katerhale are in the King's 
gift and marriageable ; but they know not the value of 
their lands ; and William de Lancastre holds their marriages 
for the King. 



30-31 HENRY III. 97 

Of Churches: — they say that the Church of S. Michael 
super Wyre is in the King's gift, and James de Monasteriis 
holds it for the King ; yearly value 70 marks. And the 
Church of Kyrkhaym is likewise in the King's gift, and 
William de Ebor. Constable of Beverle, holds it of the 
King's gift ; yearly value 1 2 score marks. 

The Jury present that Ralph son of Richard de Katerhale 
is in the custody of the King, and William de Lancastre 
holds him for the King, and his land is worth 12s. yearly. 
For report. 

They present that William de Singelton holds 4 oxgangs 
of lands by Serjeanty as Keeper of the Wapentakes of 
Amundemes and Blakebumshire, with one serjeant mounted 
and two footmen and they are worth yearly 12s. For 
report. 

Of wreck of sea: — they say that two casks of wine 
stranded (applicaverunt) on the sea shore at Roshal, and 
Matthew de Redeham (sic), Sheriff, took them to Lancastre 
Castle, and also an empty bairel stranded there, and 
the same Sheriff had it ; value of wine, 43 s. 4d. 

Robert de Ethereswyk makes fine i mark for trespass ; 
surety, William son of Michael de Thornton. 

Of wreck of sea: — ^they say that three casks of wine 
stranded at Hacunesho on the land of John de Hacuneshou, 
value 6| marks, and John took and has them. Later comes 
John de Hacuneshou and says that King Richard enfeoffed 
one Geoffrey his father of all his lands so freely that, if 
wreck of sea stranded on it, he might have it to his own 
use ; whence, he says, it happened in the time of King 
John, when he was in those p>arts, that three casks of wine 
stranded on Geoff re/s land ; and when this was shown to 
the King he granted it to Geoffrey, by the name of wreck. 
And the said Geoffrey his father all his time had the 
wreck when it occurred on his land, and he, the son, should 



98 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

have it. And he appeals to a jury, and offers the King 
10 marks for a search ; and it is received on condition that 
he come on the morrow of the Nativity of our Lord 
[26 December] before the King, wherever he may be ; and 
if the King aJlow that he ought to have the wreck he 
shall have it, and if not he shall answer for the said 
offence ; surety, John de Hakun. 

The Jury present that Adam, Richard, William and Roger, 
sons of Roger Parson of Blakeburn burned the Grange of 
the Abbey of Stanlawe at Staining, and Henry Tales, John 
son of Alan de Hulkotes, Cadigan de Heton, Dodin his 
comrade (socius) and Richard de Singelton conducted the 
burners to make the said arson and brought them back : 
so all exigent and outlawed ; no chattels. 

William de Singelton, fine for several offences, 10 marks ; 
sureties, Adam de Aynuluesden, Adam de Blakeburn, Gilbert 
de Kyuerdale, Richard de Knolle, William de Balderston, 
Thomas de Coupmanewro, Richard Fithun, Geoffrey de 
Whallay, Ralph de Cleyton and William de Mulynaus. 

William Joye, Simon Glayue and William le Milkester, 
suspected of theft, come and stand their trial. 

The two first are acquitted, and WiUiam le Milkester is found guilty 
of stealing clothes and burglary; so outlawed, no chattels. 

The Jury present that Adam de Muston and Lawrence 
son of Roger .de Tatham took two beasts, value los., of 
Walter de Tatham and took them to the house of John 
Harang, where they ate them ; so fined, and to account 
to the King for los Later Thomas de Coupmanwra pays 
2 marks fine for John Harang, sureties, himself and 
William de Kyrketon ; and likewise i mark fine for 
Adam, same sureties. 

The Jury present that Robert de Thomideley, deceased, 
took 8 of the said beasts value 40s., for which his heir 
is to answer. 



30-31 HENRY III. gg 

They present that Robert de Wytinghaym and Simon 
his brother took 7 of the said beasts, value 35s.; so 
fined, and to account for 35 s. 



Amundernes continued. m. 22 dor so. 

The Jury present that Warin de Ethelaston, Dobbe 
son of Thomas, Alexander de Etheliston, Wasse son of 
Roger de Cotum, William son of Henry son of Mylla, 
Jordan Excommunicatus, Roger son of Lyelf, William son 
of William Crune, Gregory de Clacthon cmd Robert de 
Etheleston, elsewhere indicted before the Justices at the 
other Eyre, found sureties to appear before the now 
Justices and to stand right if anyone wished to plead 
(Jo qui) against them. 

They come not. Sureties of Warin, William Barnefader, Jordan son 
of Ralph de Etheleston, Richard son of Walter de Etheleston, Adam 
son of Robert West, Robert and Roger sons of Sigherht : of Dobbe, 
Richard son of Walter de Etheleston, Warin son of Thomas de Etheles- 
ton, Jordan son of Ralph de Etheleston, Adam son of Robert West, and 
Henry de Ingol: of Alexander, William his son, Richard brother of 
Alexander, Robert son of Thomas de Etheleston, and William son of 
Robert de Etheleston: of Wasse, Richard de Singelton, Alan brother of 
Wasse, Matthew brother of Roger de Cotnm (dead) and Adam son of the 
same Roger : of William Eon of Henry, Henry his father, Benedict le 
Large, John son of Henry de Le and Dyke de Chypendale: of Jordan, 
Adam de Barton and Adam Fetherel : of Roger son of Lyelph, William 
son of Alexander de Ethereston, Richard de Udereshale, Roger de Grime- 
sargh and Richard son of Walter de Halueston : of William son of 
William, Adam son of Ketel de Gersingham, John son of Benedict de 
Farleton, William his father and John son of Richard de Wytington : of 
Gregory de Clagthon, William de Wynmarley, Adam de Solam, Hugh 
son of Adam Parfay of Preston, Roger del Tuncroft, and Matthew son 
of Ralph de Claghton : of Robert, John de Etheleston, William brother 
of Robert, Dogge son of William Ceci and Richard de Marays. 

Of persons indicted: — they say that Richard son of 
Lecelin de Halleston, William; de Blakewelbanc, Kandelan 
de Selene, Peter Lur of Neuwesum, Roger son of Alexander 
de Legh, Henry Wyterwater, Thomas son of William de 



lOO LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Trefeud, Dobbe son of Albin Priest, Simon Dete of Chippin, 
Adam son of Adam de Sunderlaund, Dogge son of Elias de 
Dingele and Tille Wudeward, suspected of theft, absconded ; 
so exigent and outlawed ; chattels, William 8s., Roger 
1 6s. 7d., the rest nothing. 

Later Adam de Hothon pays \ niark fine for Richard 
son of Leceline de Halleston, that he may return to the 
peace ; surety, William de Samlesbiry. 

All of that Wapentak complain against John de Wything- 
ton, Serjeant of Master John Le Rumayn, that he by the 
advocacy of the said Master John takes money and 
corn from them against their wish at his will ; and 
if they will not give he has them taken to his capital 
house and there they are at once fined ; so that by such 
deeds the country is being ruined. So to judgment. 



The Wapentake of Lonnesdal comes by xii. 

Of Alan son of Orm, Adam Garnet and their fellow 
12 m, {sic) jurors for their fine before Judgment: — lo marks. 

Roger de Bardesay has appealed William le Escruaynt 
of the death of Robert his brother : and Thomas le Escot 
of force at the said death. 

William and Tliomas outlawed, no chattels. 

The same Roger has appealed Nicholas de Crauene that 
he was in force (in vz) with the Sciid William and Thomas 
at the Sciid slaying of Robert his brother. 

Nicholas comes and pleads that there is nothing against him in this 
appeal for which he should be put to law, and he is overruled, and to 
custody for false claim, and the trial proceeds. Verdict, not guilty. Roger 
pays i mark fine for false appeal ; sureties, Michael de Adkerlith and Roger 
de Cleyston. 

Matilda who was wife of William de Clesdon has appealed 
Nicholas le Mercer of the death of her husband. 

Nicholas is outlawed, chattels 28. 



30-31 HENRY III. lOI 

She also has appealed Robert son of John le Tanur 
of force at the said death. 

Robert is outlawed, no chattels. And Alan le Kinge, Adam de Rothery 
and Dobbe de Oregraue, attached for being present at the said slaying, 
are acquitted, but fined for not taking Nicholas and Robert. The vill of 
Cleston made no pursuit, so fined: and 12 jurors concealed that appeal, 
so fined. Adam son of Adam the Reeve and Roger son of William, attached 
for being present, are acquitted, but fined for not taking Nicholas and Robert, 
i mark; surety, William de Fomell. Alan and the others are poor. 

The Jury present that one Henry le Pestur was wounded 
in a stable (stablo) of the Abbey of Fornell, so that he 
died: and it is found by the Coroners roll that Robert 
le Tayllur was summoned (interrogatus) at four County 
Courts for the Sciid death cind after was outlawed. On this 
comes the said Robert and produces the King's writ in these 
words : — " Henry, by the grace of God, etc., to all bailiffs 
and faithful subjects to whom, etc., greeting. Know ye, 
that at the instance of our beloved and faithful William de 
Lancastre we have remitted to Robert le Tayllur, valet of 
the said William, the outlawry promulgated against him by 
reason of his flight for the death of Henry Pistor of 
Fountains of which he was suspected, and we grant him 
our peace therefrom, so that he may make peace with the 
friends of the said Henry and may stand aright thereof 
if anyone, etc." And he gives to the King 10 marks that 
his writ may be enrolled ; sureties, Rouland le Franceys and 
Richard le Butiller. And it is shown that the said Henry 
was outlawed in the county of York for the death of Geoffrey 
son of Adam. And no one appears to prosecute, so it 
is granted that he have the peace as the King commands. 



Wap. of Lonnesdal continued. m. 23, 

Adam le Rus was killed by a mad bull; WilHam 
Coldbord first finder is dead, but no essoin of death; so 
his sureties fined, namely Philip de Roos, the other 
surety dead. Verdict, misadventure ; value of bull 4s. 
for which the Sheriff to answer. 



102 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

WyjUcirka de Stanlith has appealed Nicholas de Scroby 
of rape, and Adam de Holm of force. 

They are absent and were not attached, not having been found. 
Wymarka is told to proceed against them to outlawry, if she wish. 

Amabel who was wife of Elias Serjeant (sertiientis) has 
appealed Robert son of Hug-h Smith of the death of the 
said Elias. 

Robert is outlawed; chattels 43s. for which, etc. 

Roger Schyncird killed Thomas le Moyne in Neubethayt 
fields and fled. 

Accused is outlawed; no chattels. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Alan 
de Urswik and bound him, etc. Vill of Urswyk did not 
pursue, so fined. 

Julliana de Hesham has appealed John Crocbayn of 
the death of Elias her brother. 

John is outlawed ; no chattels. 

John Wytlok and Thorfin de Dene killed Andrew de 
Schelwath in Schelwath and fled. 

Accused are outlawed, no chattels; vill of Schelwath did not pursue, 
so fined. 

Gilbert de Ulueston was drowned from a horse on the 

sea beach and the horse was drowned with hin^. 

Verdict, misadventure ; unknown what became of the 
horse, so for it nothing. 

One Ivo, a lay brother (conuersus) of Fornell, was 
drowned from a horse in Levene water ; John de Bordell 
found him. Verdict, misadventure. Value of horse 9s. 

William son of Waldef del Greines killed Henry de 
Horegraue in Thoruergh fields and fled. 

Accused outlawed, chattels 6s. William de Turs made false valuation 
of chattels, so fined. 



30-31 HENRY III. 103 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Alan 
son of Wilham de Asemunderlawe and fled. Vill of 
Asemunderlawe did not pursue, so fined. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Serlo de 
Kyrkeby. Vill of Kyrkeby Irlis did not pursue, so fined. 

Henry son of Michael de Furness fell from a horse 
in Cleston fields and died shortly after. Verdict, mis- 
adventure ; value of horse J mark. The vill of Cleston 
buried him without view of the Coroner, so fined. 

Margaret who was wife of Lambert de Ulueston has 
appealed Alan Mirthebuk of the death of the said 
Lambert. 

Alan is outlawed, chattels 47s. Roger de Stainerlith and Stephen 
de Hertwait made a false valuation of the chattels, go fined. 

Agnes who was wife of Norman Serjeant has appealed 
Henry Frendles of the death of Norman. 

Hemy is outlawed, no chattels. 

William le Petre struck Elias his brother with a 
knife {kniplo) in the belly so that he died, and William 
fled to Dalton church ; and he acknowledged the deed 
and has abjured the kingdom. No chattels. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of John 
de Likyl ; and Thomas del Water and Hugh his brother, 
suspected of that burglary, have absconded, so outlawed ; 
chattels not known, as they were strangers (extranei). 

Adam le Escot killed Walter Bareward in Dalton fields 
and fled. 

Outlawed, no chattels. 

Still of the Liberty of the Abbey of Forness. 

JuUiana de Kokerhaim has appealed Richard de Routhecliue 
of the death of Roger her husband. 

Richard is outlawed, no chattels. And Benedict de Corlous, Simon 
de Topias, Henry de Sline, Simon son of Gunilda, Henry son of Henry 
de Bigetwayt and Nicholas de Bigetwayt, attached for being present, 
are acquitted. The vill of Kokerhaim did not take Kichard, so fined. 



104 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Margery wife of Adam Clerk of Kokerham has appealed 
Richard son of Peter de Kokerhaim of the death of the 
said Roger her son. 

She comes, but will not prosecute ; so to custody and sureties fined, 
viz., Adam Clerk her husband, no other surety. Richard comes not, and 
not attached because not found. Verdict, not guilty, so let him return 
if he wishes ; no chattels. 

Henry son of Alice de Melling was drowned in Lone 
water : Alice his mother, first finder, comes not ; attached by 
William de Wraton and Benne Brun. Verdict, misadventure. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Ivo de 
Scales : vill of Schales {erased) Whitington did not pursue, 
so fined. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Gilbert 
de Lek : and Gilbert was attached to appear before the 
Justices and comes not ; sureties, Benedict son of Ralph 
de Lek and Robert son of Uthred de Lek. 



w. 23 dorso, Wap. of Lonnesdal continued. 

Alice late wife of William Stute has appealed John 
son of Thomas de Lindal of the death of William. 

John is outlawed; chattels 6 is., for which ihe, Sheriff and (erased) the 
Master of the Hospital to answer: and John de Celarer, William de 
Neuton of Kertmel and Gregory Belle made false valuation of chattels 
so fined. 

William son of Matthew de Lancastre has appealed Serlo 
son of Patrick de Eston of assault etc. 

William comes not ; sureties, William de Bulk of Lancastre and William 
Stythy 6f Lancastre. Serlo comes, and the jury say that he is guilty, 
so to custody; all poor. 

Robert Prior of Homeby was killed through a horse, 
which carried him on to a certain cross, throwing him at 
the cross, so that he died thereafter. Value of horse 40s. 
Hugh le Porter of Homeby, then present, attached, but 



30-31 HENRY in. 105 

comes not ; sureties, Thomas Thothe of Horneby and William 
Hyrdman of Horneby: Richard de Hindelegh, Wcirin de 
Waleton and Hugh de Mitton made false valuation of the 
horse, so fined. 

Gilbert son of Langus de Clathon has appealed Gilbert 
de Schathegail of assault etc. 

Accused absent, attached by Adam son of Adam de Farleton and 
John brother of the said Adam : appellant told to proceed etc. 

John son of Adam de Erghum has appealed Hugh de 
Miriwra of robbery etc. 

John comes not ; sureties, John de Lethton and Alan de Dalton : 
accused absent, and not attached. John son of Adam de Tunstall, attached 
in that he was in lea^e (ligcUus) with the said John, comes not; attached 
by John Nuteman of Dalton and Robert del Heued of Dalton. 

Roger Carpenter of EUal has appealed Maurice son of 
Roger de Kemeford and Tunnoka wife of Hugh de Kerne- 
ford of assault : and Richard, Adam and Hugh, brothers 
of Maurice, of force. 

Roger comes not; sureties, Gervase his brother, the other surety dead. 
The accused are all foimd guilty, and to custody; later Maurice pays 20s. 
fine for himself and all the others ; sureties, Rouland de Reuegil and 
Richard Le Butiller. 

Gilbert Gosman was drowned in Candovere water. Mabel 
de Caldecotes, first finder, absent and not attached : so to 
judgment as to the Coroner and as to Adam de Kellet, 
chief Serjeant, who ought to have attached her. 

Agnes daughter of William de Elhale has appealed 
Jordan son of HameKn of rape. 

Agnes comes not; sureties, William son of William Brun of Elhal and 
William son of Walter de Elhal. Jordan absent; attached by Walter 
son of Qodith de Elhal and Gilbert Milnesheghe of Elhal. 

Simon Haliday suspected of the death of Alan son 
of Roger de Karlton comes and stands his trial. 

The jury and 4 yills acquit him ; Adam de Houton gives 5 marks 
for the said Simon to have a gqod enquiry ; surety, Matthew de Redeman. 



Io6 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Wrongdoers unknown broke into the house of Robert 
Parson of Clacton. Robert comes not, and the jury 
witness that he is dead, but no essoin of death ; so 
sureties fined, Adam Gemet and John de Erghum. The 
vill of Clacton did not pursue, so fined. 

John de Quixeley killed Edward de Kellet in the 
vill of Kellet, and fled. 

Outlawed ; chattels 34s., for which the Prior of the Hospital of 
S. John of Jerusalem to answer. The vill of Kellet did not take him, 
so fined. Later it appears that Geoffrey Clerk of Wytingham, then 
bailiff, had the chattels in his charge and delivered them to the said 
Hospitallers without warrant; so to judgment. 

Matilda who was wife of Henry de Forton has appealed 
Alan Fulinard of the death of the said Henry. 

Alan is outlawed, no chattels. The jury say that no other person 
is suspected of the said death. 

Sibilla daughter of Hugh le Tunewrith has appealed 
William son of Hugh le Forester, that he, on Saturday 
next before Pentecost about the hour of vespers, caught 
her in his arms on Elhal road and carried her to his 
house and forcibly raped her. 

William comes and denies the charge, and puts himself on the 
Country whether the Justices consider the suit is reasonable. It is proved 
by the Coroners' rolls that Sibilla did not raise hue and cry and that she 
has appealed William elsewhere. The Court considers that there is no 
appeal by which he should be put to law except for breach of peace ; of 
this the jury acquit him. Sibilla to prison for false appeal, and she is 
poor. 

Gilbert son of Adam de Ireby has appealed William 
son of Uthred de Bretlaund (deceased) of the death of 
Alan his brother. 

Gilbert now comes not ; sureties, Adam son of Adam de Irebi and William 
son of Gilbert. 

Walter nephew of Simon de Kyrkelay was drowned 
from a horse in Kenet water. Simon de Kyrkelay, first 



30-31 HENRY III. 107 

finder, comes not and was attached by Thomas Barfot 
of Barf at {erased) of Lancastre and Roger Smith of 
Lancastre. Verdict, misadventure. The Jury witness that 
the horse also was drowned, value of hide 3d., for 
which, etc. 

Simon son of Godith was drowned from a horse in 
Leuene water; Godith his mother first found him. 
Verdict, misadventure ; value of horse 4s. And 1 2 jurors 
concealed the said horse, so fined. 



Wapentake of Lonnesdale continued. m, 24. 

Hamo son of Philip was drowned from a horse in 
Lone water; John son of Robert le Passur first finder. 
Verdict, misadventure ; value of horse los. The jury 
witness that he was found stripped of all his clothes 
(jpannis) and things ; and that John Makeles of Horneby, 
William Hyrdman of Horneby, Sander le Pcircur of Horneby 
and William de Weiiitton stripped the said Hamo of his 
said things, so to be taken ; and to judgment as to 
Adam de Kellet, serjeant, for not attaching them. Later 
comes William de Kyrketon, constable of Horneby, and 
pays 2 marks fine for John Makeles and the others ; 
sureties, Richard de Berewyk and Adam Gemet. 

John son of Thomas de Barscales was drowned from 
a horse in Levene water, and was not found. Verdict, 
misadventure ; value of horse 3s. 

John de Uuerton has appealed Adam de Middelton of 
assault and robbery. 

Adam asks for judgment as neither day nor hour is named etc., 
and it is decided that the appeal is void, and John is fined for false 
claim; and as to breach of peace, the jury say that Adam beat John, 
so he is fined ; but Adam took nothing from John, so John is fined for 
false claim. 



I08 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

The same John appeals Adani son of Uthred, William 
son of Simon de Middelton, Robert son of Syward de Eton 
and Richard Smith of Eton, of force. 

All are convicted, and to prison. 

Later, the said John de Uuerton makes fine 40s. for himself, Robert 
son of Syward and Richard Smith ; sureties, Adam son of John de Ouerton, 
Thomas Tupe, William son of Hugh and Robert son of Richard. 

Later, Adam de Middelton comes and makes fine 409. for himself, 
Adam son of Uthred and William son of Simon de Middelton ; sureties, 
Richard de Burgh and William de Burgh. 

Thomas le Messager has appealed Geoffrey Chaplain of 
Bothelton of assault. 

Thomas now comes not; sureties, William de Ireland (Hyhernia) and 
John le Porter of Lancastre. Geoffrey found guilty. Later Geoffrey pays 
20S. fine; sureties, Roger de Burgh and Ralph de Bouelton. 

Roger de Sellerdale has appealed William son of William 
son of Eda of the death of Matilda his wife. 

William is absent : Roger is told to proceed to outlawry against him. 

Henry son of William de Burgh has appealed Richard 
son of Gille de Castelton of assault. 

Richard is absent : Henry is told to proceed etc. 

Agnes daughter of Roger de Erghum has appealed 
William son of Swayn of rape. 

William is absent and was attached by Geoffrey de Clacton and 
William son of Gerard de Clacton; Agnes is told to proceed, etc. 

Of M. the Sheriff, for chattels of John son of Robert 
de Burton who killed Adam his brother in co, Westmor- 
land, I mark. 

Of the same for chattels of Ralph Smith and Richard 
his brother, harmed at Burton co. York, 3s. 

Of the same for the chattels of Adam son of Hilda, 
hanged at Northampton, 8 marks. 

Of Boys (Va/eUis) and Maidens who are in the King's 
custody: — they say that John son and heir of Walter 



30-31 HENRY III. 109 

de Tatham is in custody of the King; and John le 
Fraunceys holds his land for the King, and it is worth 
yearly 20 pounds. So for report. 

Of Ladies: — ^they say that Margaret Countess of Kent 
is in the King's gift and marriageable, and her lands in 
that county are worth yearly 35 pounds. And Margery late 
wife of John de Katon is so likewise, and her land in 
that county is worth yearly J mark. Also Juliana late 
wife of Vivian de Hesham, and her land is worth yearly 
40s. Also Godith de Kellet, and her land is worth yearly 
50s. Also Katherine late wife of William de Kellet, and 
she has married William son of William de Tunstal, by 
what warrant is unknown ; so for report. 

Later comes the said William and pays 2 marks fine ; 
surety, John de Chauncefeud : and be it known that William 
de Lancastre, then sheriff, took from the said William 
4 marks, for which he should answer. 

Also be it remembered that the said William de Lan- 
castre took from men elsewhere indicted 17 pounds, that 
they might return to the King^s peace. 

They present that Alice late wife of William le Blund 
is likewise in the King's gift, and marriageable, and her 
lands are worth yearly 1 2d. ; so for report. 

Of Churches : — they say that the church of Tatham 
is in the King's gift by reason of the custody of the 
heir of Walter de Tatham, and it is worth yearly 10 pounds, 
and Richcird Ingeram holds it for the King. 

Of Serjeanties : — ^they say that Roger Gernet of Halton 
holds 3 carucates in demesne and 5 in service in Halton 
and Lek by Serjeanty as Keeper of the King's forests in 
that county; worth yearly 7 pounds. And Adam de Kellet 
holds 3 carucates in Kellet by Serjeanty as Keeper of 
that Wapentake ; and he shall have in the liberty of 
Fomess one serjeant mounted and one on foot, and in 



no LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

the body of the Wapentake two mounted and two on foot, 
and his land is worth yearly 5 pounds. And Roger de Hesam 
holds 2 carucates in Hesham by Serjeanty of sounding 
his horn when the King enters that county and when 
the King goes out of that county, worth yearly 4 pounds. 
And John de Ouelton holds i carucate by name of Reeve 
{j>raepositus\ of which he holds 2 oxgangs in demesne, 
worth yearly los., and 2 oxgangs have been taken 
into the King's hands because he had enfeoffed others, 
worth yearly los. And John de Oxecliue holds one caru- 
cate by service of making carpentry in Lancastre Castle 
when needed, and he to have his food or a penny a 
day; out of which he holds in demesne 6 oxgangs, and 
2 oxgangs have been taken into the King's hand because 
he has enfeoffed others, and the land is worth yearly 
30s. For report. 



m. 24. dor so Wapentake of Lonnesdale continued. 

Of Serjeanties: — ^they say that William de Paries holds 
one carucate in Thornholm by service of making the King's 
larder in Lancastre castle, out of which he pays yearly 
3 s. I id. to the King when he does not do that service; 
and the land is worth yearly 403. And Ralph de Bolrun 
holds one carucate by service of doing rough masonry 
(faciendi cementarium) in Lancastre Castle, out of which 
he pays a yearly rent of Ss. when he does not work in 
the Castle ; and the land is worth yearly 20s. And 
Ralph de Kellet holds 2 oxgangs in Sline, which used 
to find one carpenter in Lancastre Castle but now pays 
8s. rent yearly ; and also he ought to harrow one acre 
of land in the King's fields and mow with 8 men one 
day in autumn and to have everything at the board {ad 
cibum) of the King; and the land is worth yearly los. 
And Robert son of Roger held one carucate in Skerton 
by name of Reeve; and it is now escheat of the 



30-31 HgNRY III. Ill 

King and in his own hand, and is worth yearly 15s. 
And John le Blund holds 10 acres by service of carpentry 
at Lancastre Castle and he shall have as above; and 
his land is worth yearly 5 s. And William le Gardiner 
holds 7 acres and a garden by service of finding pot- 
herbs and leeks {plera et porectas) for the kitchen of 
Lancastre Castle, and now he pays yearly 5 s. ; and the 
land is worth yearly Ss. And Walter le Rus and Alice 
late wife of William Tynctor hold 12 acres in Eggefeld 
by service of repairing the ironwork of the King's ploughs 
(ferramenta ad carrucas), and now pay yearly Ss. ; and 
the land is worth yearly \ mark And Thomas de Gres- 
singham holds 6 oxgangs of land and Thomas his nephew 
(nepos suus) i oxgang in the vill of Gressingham by 
service of forestry as the King's gamekeepers in Wyres- 
dale ; and the land is worth yearly 40s. For report. 

Of wine sold : — they say that Robert de Wath and 
Peter Reeve of /Daliton have sold wine contrary to assize 
in Dalton, so fined. 



Of defaults : — ^William de Lancastre, Margery Countess 
of Kent, William son of William de Kertmel, the Abbot 
of Croxton, the Prior of Kertmel, William de Couentre, 
Thomas de Hothweit, Augustine Miller of Kellet , Richard 
de Quixelay and Gilbert son of Adam de Berewik came 
not on the first day of pleas, so fined. 

Of wreck of sea: — ^they say that a cask of wine 
stranded on the sands (sabulones) of Kent, and Matthew 
de Redeman itook it to Lancaster Castle. For report. 

The Jury say that John Fillecunte caught Ducke Duy 
with a stolen ox, boimd him and took him towards Lan- 
castre, and allowed him to escape for 3s. which Ducke 
gave him, 
I 



112 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

The same John caught a robber with a stolen wether 
(multone), bound him and took him towards Lancastre, 
and allowed him to go away for 2s. which he gave him. 

The same John took Richard Dailwrunt while thieving, 
took 5s. from him and let him go. So he is taken and 
to judgment as to Adam de Kellet whose serjeant he 
was. Later John pays fine 40s. ; sureties, Ralph de Bodelton, 
Adam de Bouelton, John de Oxecliue and Thomas son of 
John de Gersingham. 

The Jury say that Robert Cokelberd and other Bedelli 
of Master John Romain, Archdeacon of Richmond, wrong- 
fully took dues {garbas) in Autumn, wool and flax, sheep 
and lambs, poultry and pence, butter, milk and cheese, to 
the damage and destruction of the whole country. For 
report. Later Robert Cokelberd pays 20s. fine ; sureties, 
Adam de Kellet, Geoffrey Clerk and Walter son of Hugh. 

Of persons indicted : — Alexander Horn, Richard Ireland, 
Hugh son of Richard, William le Stubbore, Richard lUeman, 
Hamo Sutor of Gresemere, Richard Fisher, one William of 
the Bishopric of Durham, William son of Roger son of 
the Chaplain, Jordan son of Bernard, Jordan son of Richard, 
Gilbert Dun, Canne son of William de Slene, Geoffry Ganth, 
Gille de Halton, Walter de Killington and Roger Scoticus 
are all thieves and wrongdoers, and come not; so exigent 
and outlawed : chattels, Richard de Ireland 14s. ; Jordan son 
of Richard los. ; Gille de Halton 12s. gd. ; the rest nothing. 

The Jury present that that Wapentake is worth yearly 

IOCS. 



m. 2j. The Town (villata) of Lancastre comes by xii. 

Of Roger son of Fulk, Walter son of John and their 
fellow jurofrs for Iheir fine before Judgment, iocs. 

Qf the Town of Lancastre for fine before Judgment 



30-31 HENRY III. 113 

Matilda who was wife of Henry de Hyndelay has 
appealed Hugh Forester of Haunnes of the death of 
the said Henry. 

Hugh is outlawed ; chattels i mark, and land of which the King's 
year etc., i mark for which the Prior of Ookerham, chief lord of 
the fee, answers. 

William son of Williajn son of Eda wounded Matilda 
late wife of Roger de Sellerdale with a knife (kniplo) and 
she died. 

William fled, and is of ill repute, so outlawed; chattels i mark. 

The Jury present that the Abbot and Monks of Sees 
hold the Church of Lancastre by gift of the King's 
ancestors, and ought to find a chaplain to celebrate 
divine service in Lancastre Castle. For report. 

Of escheats: — Thomas de Coupmanwra holds one 
burgage in Lancastre, which was escheat of the King 
by Robert de Creppinges the King's Escheat or ; yearly 
rent J mark, and it is worth as much. 

Of cloth sold: — Roger son-in-law of Languse, Brun 
brother of Nigell and Roger son of* Vivien sold cloth 
{pannos) contrary to assize in Lancastre ; so fined. 

The Jury of Lonnesdal Wappentak say that the 
Burgesses of Lancastre took a man, HuUe de Elhale by 
name, with the mainour (cum manu opere) in thfe Town of 
Lancastre and hanged him without Coroner and without 
Sheriff, by judgment of their own court. Upon this 
come the said Burgesses and say that they have such 
liberties in their Town as the burgesses of Northampton 
have in their Town, and they produce the King's charter 
which bears witness to this. For report. 

Martin le Irreys, his fine to return to the King's peace 
and to find sureties of standing aright if any would plead 
against him, 2 marks ; sureties, Wydo son of Gerard 
and Nicholas brother of Martin. 



114 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

William le Blund, his fine for the same, 20s. ; sureties, 
Alexander de Normanwait and Elias de Sinderlaund. 

John de Mortwayt, for the same, i mark ; sureties, 
Roger Renglas and Thomas de Irton. 

John son of Matilda de Mulecastre, for the same, 
I mark; sureties, Richard brother of the said John and 
Ranulph de Selecroft. 

Adam son of Stephen Clerk, for the same, i mark; 
sureties, the said Stephen and Reginald de Morton. 

Adajn Gilenichel, for the same, 20s. ; sureties, Simon 
le Plimier and Alexander de Tympanron. 

Richard de Normantwait, for the same, i mark ; 
sureties, Alexander de Normantwait and Peter de Eyncurt. 

Hugh son of John de Marisco, for the same, 20s. ; 
sureties, John his father and John de Kendal. 

William Colin, for the same, ^ mark; sureties, Uthred 
de Loutwayt and Reginald le Foyer. 

Nicholas Pestel, for the same, 20s. ; sureties, Ralph 
de Frisinton and William le Noble. 

Agnes de Arscow, for the same, i mark ; sureties, 
Roger de Arscowe and Hugh de Arscowe. 

Ralph son of Gamel, for the same, 20s. ; sureties, 
Alan de Tinpanok and Michael son of Christian. • 

Richard son of Henry de Smatwayt, for the same, 
I mark; sureties, Michael de Curtenay and Henry de 
Smetwayt. 

Adam Frere, for the same, i mark ; surety, Roger de 
Distington. 

Adam son of John de Galeway, for the same, i mark ; 
sureties, Alexander de Timparon and Walter de Arkelby. 

John son of William de Coupland^ for the same, 
I mark; sureties, Thomas son of Syward and William 
son of Julliana. 

JuUiana de StubhuU, for the same, i mark ; sureties, 
Robert Specin and William de Stubhull. 

William son of Duraunt, for the same, i mark ; 
sureties, Germain de Irton and Henry Carpenter. 



30-31 HENRY III. 115 

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The Jury of the Wapentake of Laylaundshyre present m. 26. 

that Lonard Brantschyne, Gilbert son of Lanard, Dogge son 
of Ythel, Ivo le Bagger, Dike del Filde, Thomas son of 
William de Cleyton and Peter de WithenhuU, indicted before 
the Justices last in Eyre, found sureties to come before 
the now Justices to stand aright etc., and come not. 

Sureties fined, viz : — of Lanard, Adam de Bradeschales, 
Henry his brother, Warin son of Hugh, Dobbe and Adecok 
sons of Swayn de Halueston, Dobbe de Aula of Anderton 
and John de Rachecok : of Gilbert, Henry Wasse, Robert 
son of Hugh de Croft, Adam de Blakerode and Hugh 
de Alueston : of Dogge, Richard son of Ythel, Hugh son 
of Ythel, Henry his brother and John son of Alsi: of 
Ivo, Thomas brother of Ivo, Elias son of Leweke de 
Rouington, William son of Ivo de Rouington, Roger de 
Longetre and Hugh son of Blenin : of Dike del Filde, 
William son of Alditha, Richard de Thorp, John his son, 
Henry son of Gamel de Bretherton and Hull son of 
Magge;: of Thomas, William his father, Patrick de Clayton, 
William his brother, Adam del Kar of Samelesbiri and 
John son of Robert : of Peter, Richard de Allerton, Alan 
de West Legh, Gilbert de Welton and Thomas de 
Wythenhull. 

The Jury of the Wapentake of Salfordschyre present 
that Thomas de Luselegh, Jordan de Wytewurthe, Adam 
de Hocton, Dobbe de Hocton, Roger de Salinghurst, 
Simon de Fasteswurth, Dike son of Maddok, Dande de 
Leuer, Roger de Gateley, Hugh de Goldbume, Adam de 
SinhuU, Gilbert Clerk of Shafteswurth, William son of 
Ythayn, Richard son of Margery de Crumpton, Steyne 
de Holton, Roger Deacon, Alecok de Totington, Brunt 
Junt, Dobbe son of Margery de Crumpton, Richard son 
of Adam son of Thorold and Simon de Quintefeld, in- 
dicted before the Justices last in Eyre, found sureties 
etc., etc., and come not 



Il6 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Sureties fined, viz. : — of Thomas, Adam de Heyuuode, 
Richard Reeve (j>raepo situs) of Salford, Gilbert Urdi and 
Hugh de Lungewiuth : of Jordan, Ranulph his son, Henry 
de Timwaleclif, Henry son of Akemone, and John Lenginur : 
of Adam, Richard de Rumewiuth, Matthew de Hocton, John 
de Leuer and Alexander de Tonge : of Dobbe, Alexander de 
Akinbothun, William de Hocton, Adam de Hulton and 
Ranulph de Farenwurth : of Roger, Uthred de Whereford, 
Williajn de Bradesaghe, Roger de parva Bothelton [erased] 
(has nothing), Augustine son of Durand {erased] (dead), Hugh 
brother of the said Roger and Robert de Buri [erased] (has 
nothing) : of Simon, Williajn his father, Robert his son 
in law, Adam son of Orm [erased] (has nothing), Richard 
his brother and Roger de Bothelton [erased] (has nothing) : 
of Dike, Jordan son of Robert de Wudese of Penilton, 
Thomas son of Robert de Kershale, Thomas, Robert and 
William, sons of Maddok and Maddock de Halketon : of 
Dande de Leuer, Elias son of Gene, William son of 
Matthew, Richard de Leuer ^ Adam son of Matthew de 
Harewod [erased] (have nothing) and Elias son of Henry 
de Farenwurth: of Roger de Gatele, Richard his son 
[erased^ (is beheaded), Elias de Gatele, Robert Clerk of 
Halghton, William son of John de Scharples, Hugh son 
of Blenin, William son of Blenin and Richard son of 
Elias de Bouington : of Hugh, Maddock de Halghton, 
Hugh de Hadburgham, Gilbert de Goldburn, Hugh and 
William sons of Blenin de Halghton : of Adam de 
Sinhull, Robert son of Mary [erased^ (dead), Thomas his 
brother [erased] (dead), Elias son of Henry and Robert 
de Wyrkithele : of Gilbert Clerk, Roger de Haliwell 
[erased] (fled), Richard de Rumwurth, Hugh de Hoghton 
and Ralph de Farenwurth : of William, Richard son of 
Ythel de Hulton, Richard son of Ythayn, Roger son of 
Dolfin and Robert son of Richard: of Richard son of 
Margery, Thomas le Muner of Trafford, Jordan and 
Robert brothers of Richard de Trafford, Henry son of 
Alsi de Trafford: of Steyn, John Reeve (praepositus) 



30-31 HENRY III. 117 

of Redinall, Roger de Helton, William son of Dolfin 
and Matthew son of Amaria de Buri : of Roger Deacon, 
John de Greacris and Adam son of Orm de Hahulm: 
of Alecok, Alecok de Langele, William son of Eve de 
Tptington, William son of Agnes the widow and William 
son of Ralph de Kyrkedale : of Brunt, Uthred le Lewet, 
Thomas son, of Agnes de Hindelay, Uthred de Wyn- 
stanesle and Robert son of Robert de Hindele : of 
Dobbe, Brun his brother and Jordan his brother: of 
Richard son of Adam, Adam his father [erased] (dead), 
Thoraldus [erased] (dead), Luuecok Schayfe [erased] (fled) 
and Judde Rampe : of Simon de Wythefeld, Jordan 
Tybothe, William son of Richard de Crompton, Peter de 
Althume [erased] (dead) and William son of Robert 
Skayf [erased'] (fled). 



The Jury of the Wapentake of Derebyschyre present tw. 26 dor a 
that William son of Ralph de Bedeford, Roger son of 
Orm, Simon Uttinge, Richard brother of Matthew le 
Bolde, Colbus de Melling, Bimme de Mulinaus, Henry 
del Pek, Henry de Northcroft, Vivian de Welwemore 
Roger de Welwemore, Sauasin de Par, Grifin del 
Ruding, Thomas Bule, Roger le Pilur, Dobbe de Merk- 
lokhurst. Dike le Pilur, Dobbe son of Cecily, John de 
Merklok, Richard son of Robert de Wllemore, Robert de 
Brockolhurst, Robert son of Cecily, Hobekin son of 
Nicholas, Richard son of Adam son of Ingelard, Dike 
le fiz Ulf and Adecok Kay, indicted before the Justices 
last in Eyre found sureties etc., but come not. 

Sureties fined, viz.: — of William son of Ralph, Ralph 
his father [erased] (dead), Hugh Smith of Tiddesle [erased] 
(has nothing), Roger de Brithsmete, Thomas de Hulm 
of Salford, Robert son of Herbert, Hamo de Bedeford 
and Elias de Bedeford: of Roger son of Orm, Alcin son 
of Hudde de Pesefurianig, Augustine his brother, Geoffrey 
son of Orm and Henry Smith: of Simon, Henry de 
Herefalling, William de Reynford son of Ranulph [erased] 



Il8 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

(dead), William son of Ralph Cythariste, John son of 
Beatrix de Reynford : of Richard, Dande son of Richard 
de Dithon, Henry Otsiteheued, Robert le Mercer, John 
son of Ranulph de Bolde, Richard de Northale and 
Richard son of Award de Crosseby : of Colbes, Thomas 
son of Albert de la Qoucque, Richard son of Adam de 
Dithon, Jordan de Holaund, Thomas and Richard brothers 
of Colbes : of Bimme, Simon his father, Henry son of 
Richard de Melling, Bartholomew de Borestok, Henry 
son of Simon de Cuschoteheued : of Henry Pek, Richard 
and Hull his brothers, Henry son of William and Henry 
son of Edrith: of Richard de Northcroft, Henry de 
Cunnescok, Roger de Cunnescok, Adam son of William 
de Northcroft and Simon son of Roger de Ruthand : of 
Vivian, Roger de Hurlton, Richard brother of Bartholomew 
de Borestok, Augustine de Taneletford and Gilbert de 
Wulwemore : of Sauasiun, Alexander son of William de 
Wyndhull, Dike son of Richard Haversegge, Roger son 
of Adam de Par and Henry son of Ralph de Par : of 
Griffin de Ruding, Alexander de Crulle, Brun de Eccles- 
ton and Roger de Birkes : of Thomas Bule, Richard son 
of Award de Ayntre, William [son] of Godith de Lithef- 
laund, Roger son of Richard de Skermerdale, and Henry 
son of Adam [erased] Alan de Holaund : of Roger 
le Pilur, Richard son of Geoffrey de Acton, Roger le 
Waleys (W(i/enszs) of Litherlaund and Richard le Pilur : 
of Dobbe de Merklekhirste, Richard son of Alwyn de 
Skyrmerdale, Henry son of Dobbe de Dalton, William 
son of Dobbe de Dalton and Gilbert Smith : of Dike 
le Pilur, Richard de Acton, Roger de Litherlaund and 
Roger brother of the said Dike : of Dobbe son of Cecily, 
Simon de Holecroft, Geoffrey son of Orm de Culchyt, 
Roger son of Richard de Culchyt and Dogg son of Orm 
de Culchyt: of John de Merklok, Richard Quithaund, 
William his brother, Walter de Greteby and Richard de 
Wahsemore : of Richard son of Robert, Richard de Welshe- 
more, Richard Wytthend, Walter de Greteby and Richard 



30-31 HENRY III. 119 

Osebert : of Robert de Brokholhurst, Roger son of Gunyld 
de Lathum^ Adam son of Mary, Richard son of Ralph 
de Welshmore, and Henry de Waletonley: of Robert 
son of Cecily, Adam de Waterfalclegges, Dobbe de Mer- 
cleghurst, Henry son of Philip and Thomas de EUerbek : 
of Hobekinn, Dike son of Adam de Ditgthon, Richard 
Miller, John son of Nicholas, William de Eccleshull and 
Hudde de Fayrwayt : of Richard son of Adam, Dike 
de Rughthwayt, Adam de Northcroft, Bernard de Melling 
and Richard de Northcroft : of Dike son of Ulf, Thomas 
his brother, Alan his brother, William Reeve of Knou- 
wesley and Gilbert de Knouwesley|: of Adecok, Robert 
del Cleg of Baylay, Richard son of Richard de Grene- 
hurst, Walter de Baylay, Jordan and Ralph his sons. 

The Jury of the Wapentake of Makefeud present that 
Alecok de Wygayn, Henry Clerk of Legh, Maddok son 
of Joanas, Richard son of Godith de Orul and Dobbe 
son of Joanas, indicted before the Justices at the other 
Eyre, etc., found sureties etc., and come not. 

Sureties fined, viz.: — of Alekok, John son of Benedict 
de Wygain, Syward son of Orm, Leysing son of William 
and Richard son of Henry de Wygain : of Henry, Henry 
de Hindele and William Clerk of Hindele : of Maddok, 
Henry son of Wrenou, Thomas son of Yowayn de 
Bulling, Perot his brother, Thomas son of Uthred de 
Bulling, Dike son of Yarwyt de Wynstanelay and Adam 
de Wynstaneley: of Richard son of Godith, William son 
of William de Orul, John sop of Adam de Orul, Richard 
de Quitelawe. Henry son of Robert de Orul and Richard 
son of Thomas de Pemberton : of Dike (sic\ Yarewyt de 
Litherlaund, Thomas son of Joanas de Windul, William 
Clerk, Adam son of Leysing, William his brother and 
William son of William de Windul. 



120 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



40 f&enrg ffi. 

assizes taken at lancaster on the octave of 
Holy Trinity in the fortieth year of the 
REIGN OF King Henry son of King John [18 June 

1256] BEFORE JQHN, AbBOT OF PETERBOROUGH, ROGER 

DE Thurkelby, Nicholas de Hadlon and John de 
Wyvyle, Justices in Eyre. 

No Roll is now known to exist. See Lancashire Fines y pp. 1 18-129, 
for 20 Fines made at this Eyre on June i8th and 25th and July ist. 
In the Pipe Roll for 41 Henry HI, the Sheriff pays into the Treasury 
or otherwise accounts for £^S^ ^7s« lod., the Amercements at this 
Eyre. 

1255-6, February 20. Wodestok. Writ to the Archbishops, etc., and 
others of the Counties of Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland 
and Lancastre, notifying the appointment of the Abbot of Peterborough 
(Burgo 8. Petri), Roger de Thurkelby, Nicholas de Hadlon and John de 
Wyvyle as Justices in Eyre for this turn, to take all Pleas in the 
said Counties. Patent Boll, 40 Henry III^ m. 15 dorso. 

For the Northumberland Assize RoU of this Eyre, see Surtees 
Society, voL 88. The Justices commenced their Eyre at Newcastle on 
the morrow of the Close of Easter [24 April 1256] and were at 
Carlisle on the morrow of Ascension Day [27 May]. 



42 ©mtg HI. 

A SSIZE TAKEN AT CLYDEROWE ON THE OCTAVE OF 

Holy Trinity in the year of Grace 1258 
[26 May 42 Henry III.] before Peter de Percy, 
Justice assigned. 

This is a special Assize, taken by virtue of a commission to 
Peter de Percy, dated Westminster 24 October 1257. Patent Boll, 
42 Henry III, m. 2 dorso. 

The details of the case are preserved in the Kirksfall CovcJier Book 
and are here abstracted. Thoreshy Society, vol. viii, p. 21. 



46 HENRY III. 121 

Nuisance — The Abbot of Kyrkestall v. Alexander 
Brunside, Walter Carper, Thomas Bolax, Gilbert son of 
Richard, Thomas son of John, William son of Alexander, 
Adam his brother, Adam de Fildeford and Roger del 
Bonric re a hedge demolished in Akerynton, 300 perches in 
length. 

Gilbert was attached by Richard le Redder of Haselindene and 
William son of Huche ; Thomas Bolax, by Qeppe son of Hugh de 
Areston and William son of Alexander de Haselindene. The other 
defendants appear and say that the hedge was on their common pasture. 
Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. 



46 l^enrg III. 

A SSIZES TAKEN AT LANCASTER ON THE OCTAVE OF 

^ THE Purification of the Blessed Virgin in 

THE forty-sixth YEAR OF THE ReIGN OF KiNG HENRY 

SON OF King John [9 February 1261-2] before 
Walter de Helyon, John de Oketon, Peter de 
Chester and William de Northburgh, Justices in 
Eyre. 

No Roll is now known to exist. See Lancashire FineSf pp. 133-142, 
for 15 Fines made at this Eyre on February gth and i6th and 
March 2nd. This Eyre is referred to on Assize Roll 1238, m. 31 
and 405, m. 2 dorso, which see. 



122 



LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



assijE laoll 1X96. ffiibers Counties. 



t. S. 



iCanraistrc. 



n. 5 dor so. 

I^anradtre. 



47 f&enrg HI. 

PLEAS OF Divers Counties [taken at Gildeford 
IN THE County of Surrey before Gilbert de 
Preston] on the Morrow of the Purification of 
THE Blessed Mary [in the forty-seventh year of 
THE reign of King Henry son of King John]. 
[3 February 1262-3.] 

Trespass — -Robert de Ferrers v. Robert son of Roger 
Sonky, William son of Richard de Appelton, Hugh Dydo, 
Thomas Stot, William Gegge, Adam son of Basill, Eneas 
Chaplain, Roger de WuUouere, Pymme de Crusceby, William 
Berkerhare, Roger de Staneworth, Gilbert de la Falle, Adam 
Chaplain, Simon his- brother, Adecok Chaplain, Henry de 
Houton, Henry Spe, John le Scalled, Richard Curteys, 
Richard de Abburgham of Houton, Richard Chaplain of 
Gerstan and Robert de Prestecote re entering his forest 
between Ribble and Merse and taking game. 

Plaintiff by his attorney complains that the defendants entered his 
said forest and took and carried away his wild animals (feras) without 
his leave and wish and against the peace. Defendants come not and 
have made many defaults: the Sheriff was ordered to distrain on their 
lands, etc., and to have them here this day, but has done nothing in the 
matter nor sent the writ. Sheriff again ordered to distrain and to have 
the defendants at Winchester on the Quinzaine of Easter [15 April 
1263], and also the Sheriff to hear his Judgment. 

Trespass — Robert de Ferrers v. Juliana de Assarto re 
receiving wrongdoers. 

Plaintiff says that Juliana received at her house Richard Barun and 
Richard de Blake son of Adam de Knuesle who, at the Nativity of S. John 
Baptist ao 45 [24 June 1261], entered his forest between Ryble and Merse 
and took therein many wild animals which they carried away to her 
house : and he claims for loss and damage 100 pounds. 

Juliana denies (defendif) the injury and whatever is against the 
peace, and says that never since Robert had seisin has she received any 



S3 HENRY III. 123 

wrongdoers in the said forest : and she asks a trial, and Robert likewise^ 
The Sheriff is ordered to enquire, and to have the Inquisition at Winchester 
on the Quinzaine of Easter. Juliana puts in her place William son of 
Adam or Walter Hok. 

Later, at that day, the Sheriff sends the Inquisition, which says that 
Juliana never, after that the said Earl [Robert de Ferrers] had seisin 
of his lands, received any wrongdoers with game (venacione) taken in 
the forest of the said Earl between Ribbel and Merse without leave and 
wish of the said Earl. Judgment for defendant. 



53 f^enru iM. 

a ssizes taken at lancaster on the .... in 
"^^ the fifty-third year of the reign of king 
Henry son of King John [1268-9] before Gilbert 
DE Preston, John le Bretun, Walter de Helyun 
AND John de Oketon, Justices in Eyre. 

There is no Lancashire roU for this Eyre. That for Northumberland 
commenced at Newcastle on the 25 June 1269, 18 months after the writ 
that follows was issued. It is quite possible that the Justices never 
reached Lancaster, especially as we find other Justices in EjTe there in 
1271 ; indeed, a note on the Northumberland roll (Surtees Society, vol. 88, 
p. 188), indicates that the pleas at Leicester (whither the Justices pro- 
ceeded from Newcastle), which should have been taken on the Octave 
of S. Michael (6 October) were suspended by order of the King, most 
probably to enable the Justices and others to be present at Westminster 
at the Translation of the relics of Edward the Confessor, which took 
place on the 13th October. Lancashire Lay Subsidies, p. 91. 

1267, December 7. Clarendon. Writ to the Archbishops, etc. and 
others of the Counties of Y'ork, Westmorland, Northumberland, Cumber- 
land, Lancaster, Nottingham and Derby, Warwick and Leicester, Lincoln 
and Rutland, notifying the appointment of Gilbert de Preston, John le 
Bretun, Walter Helyun and John de Oketon as Justices in Eyre to take 
Pleas this turn in the said Counties. Patent Roll, 52 Henry III, m. 33. 



124 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



^sgije Ifiloll X2X0. ©iberg Counties. 



55 l^enis Mh 

m. 7. A SSIZES TAKEN AT LaNCASTRE ON SUNDAY IN THE 

x\ VIGILS OF S. Matthew the Apostle in the 

FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR [OF THE REIGN OF KiNG HeNRY 

son OF King John] [20TH September 1271] before 
John de Cokefeld. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Burgh junior v. John de Burgh 
senior and Walter de Rocheford re the manors of Mellinges 
and Horneby &c. and lands there and in Wra, Wraton, 
Wenigton, Ergum, Lochawe, Estrodes, Tunstall and 
Cancefeud. 

John de Burgh senior by Peter de Hunt ingef end his bailiff, for 
himself and Walter, says that no action lies: for Hubert de Burgh, his 
father, acquired the manors etc. with one Margaret his wife, to hold 
to them and the heirs of their bodies ; and after the death of Hubert 
Margaret held them all her life ; and after her death the said John 
entered as son and heir of Hubert, in right of inheritance, and ever 
hitherto has held the manor etc. ; and John de Burgh junior was never 
in seisin so that he could be disseised. And . . . 

[Case ends abruptly]. 



56 f^enrg ML 

A SSIZES TAKEN AT LANCASTER ON THE MORROW OF 

^ THE Feast of the Purification of the Blessed 
Virgin in the year of Grace 1271 [3 February 
1 271 -2, 56 Henry III] before Peter de Chester 

AND HIS FELLOW JUSTICES IN EyRE. 

No Roll is now know to exist. There is a direct reference to 
this Eyre on Assize Roll 1265, m. 4, which see. 



I EDWARD I. 125 



'^ssiit EoU 1341. Btberg Counties. 

This Roll, though placed among the Assize Rolls, would appear not 
to belong to that series of records, but to the De Banco Rolls : it is a 
duplicate of De Banco Roll No. 2, for Easter i Edward I., and contains 
a few Lancashire entries here abstracted. 

Although there was no regular Eyre this year in Lancashire, it is 
evident that John de Oketon and Elias de Bekingham were busy taking 
Assizes in the northern counties during this and the early part of the 
following year. In the Patent Roll, i Edward /., these Justices are 
appointed to take 24 Lancashire Assizes of Novel disseisin, Mort d' Ancestor 
and Darein Presentment; and in the firsrt) months of the next regnal 
year an even greater number of cases were specially assigned to them. 
Apart from these, we find them sent practically on circuit in Lancashire 
and neighbouring counties by the following order : — 

1272, July 10. Westminster. Mandate to John de Oketon and Elias 

de Bekingham in pursuance of their appointment by Patent as Justices 

to take Assizes Juries and Recognitions arraigned before them in the 

Counties of Nottingham, Derby, Lancaster, etc. Patent Roll, 1 Edward /., 

m. 10 dorso. 

m. 5. 

Writ of Right — ^Thoraas son of Elias Patter v. Ralph S'^^^^^^*'-*^ 
de Mitton re a messuage and 8 acres of land in Aghton. 

Defendant comes not on the fourth day : the tenement seized into 

the King's hand. Case adjourned to the Octave of S. John Baptist 

[i July 1273]. 

m. 6, dors(^ 

Dower — -Matilda who was wife of Elias de Aghton v. I^anjcadtri 
Ralph de Mitton re a third part of a messuage and 8 
acres of land in Aghton, as dower. 

Defendant comes not. Adjourned to the Octave of S. John Baptist 

[i July]. 

m, 9, dorsL 

Rape and Breach of Peace — ^Ameria daughter of John ICancaetri 
de Bradel v. Walter de Bylington and Roger son of 
Geoffrey de Bylington. 

Defendants come not. The Sheriff was ordered to make them appear 
but did nothing except take sureties, Humfrey de Bylyngton and Gilbert 
Sutor of Bylyngton ; so they are fined. The Sheriff to distrain and 
have them here on the Octave of S. Michael [6 October]. The Sheriff 
says that Roger is not found in his bailiwick. Writ of exigent, and to 
be outlawed if he comes not; and if he comes, then the Sheriff to have 
him here on the Octave of S. Michael. 



126 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Of the Quinzaine of Easter [2j April 12^3] continued. 

77t. 14, dor SO ^ 

ICauraetre. Covenant — Thomas son of Alexander le Spicer v, Peter 
son of Adam de Hulme re covenant made between Peter 
and Alexander father of Thomas, his heir, as to 2 oxgangs 
in Burton. 

Defendant comes not. Adjourned to th© Octave of S. Michael 
[6 October]. 

IJanrastre. Novel disseisin — The Prior of the Hospital of S. John 
of Jerusalem in England v. John son of John de Gilberd- 
desholm re a messuage and 9 acres of land in Catton. 

Defendant comes not; the tenement seized into the King's hand. 
Adjourned to the Quinzaine of S. John Baptist [8 July]. 

7W. 18, dor so, 

ICanraetre. Detention of Chattels — ^Alice daughter of Adam son of 
Roger la Persone of Blakeburne v. Richard son of Robert 
son of Gerard de Clayton, Adam de Parys, Robert de 
Plesyngton, Michael le Serjaunt, Peter de Sandon and 
John le Bedel re chattels to value of 12 marks wrongly 
detained. 

Detention of Chattels and Assault — ^Same v, Adam de 
Parys, Robert de Plesyngton and Michael le Serjaunt re 
chattels to value of lOOs., and that when the King (father 
of the now King) took her and her men, land, things, 
rents and all her belongings, into his defence and protec- 
tion, the said Peter and John assaulted her at Salebyri, 
beat, wounded and maltreated her and committed other 
enormities, doing damage to the extent of 20 marks, in 
open contempt of the said King. 

Defendants come not, and their sureties are in default. Writ of Capicu ; 
adjourned to the Octave of S. John Baptist [i July]. 

m. 21, dorso. 

S^itcaetrc. Customs and Services — Robert de Vilers v. Alice wife 

of Peter de Burghhill re services due from Alice and Peter 



I EDWARD I. 127 

for freehold held of plaintiff in Wyndhill, as in arrears of 
rent, reliefs, &c. 

Defendant comes not. Her sureties, Roger de Leye of Wyndhill, 
Thomas son of Nesta de Wyndhill, Richard son of Perot de Cleremerdall and 
Adam de Celario of Cleremerdall, fined. Defendant t^ be here in three 
weeks from Easter [30 April]. 

m. 23. 

Receipt of Homage — Laurence son of Richard v. William IPaujcaetre. 

de Lyndeseye re homage and relief for tenement held of 

defendant irx.Ulveston. 

Defendant comes not; attached to be here on the Quinzaine of Holy 
Trinity [4 June 1273]. 

Boundaries — ^John son of William, essoin of Alice 
daughter of Ranulph de Salebyry, and Thomas Fin, essoin 
of Agnes her sister v. Adam de Wypsire, Beatrix his wife, 
Adam son of Henry, Gilbert de Wypsire and Walter de 
Bradel re making reasonable bounds between the lands 
of Alice and Agnes, Adam son of Gilbert, William son of 
Syward, Thomas le Someter and Diana his wife in Salebiry 
and the land of the said Adam, Beatrix and others. 

Defendants come not. The Sheriff was told to make them come on 

this day; and he ordered that John son of Gilbert Miller and Dobbe son 

of Adam be sureties for Adam ; William de Wodestall and Dobbe de Horton, 

for Adam son of Henry; Michael his son and Richard son of Alexander, 

for Gilbert; Humfrey de BiUington and Gilbert Sutor of Billington, for 

Gilbert \sic\ The Sheriff to distrain, and have them here on the Quinzaine 

of S. Michael [13 October]. 

m. 26 1 dor so. 

Darrein Presentment — ^Nicholas de la Hose v. the Abbot ICanragtre. 
of Shrewsbury re presentation of a fit parson to the 
church of Waleton, which is vacant and in plaintiff's 
special gift. 

The Abbot comes and Nicholas grants to him for this turn his right 
of presentation to the said church, saving to himself his rights if he 
wish to plead thereon elsewhere. So the Abbot has a writ to the 
Bishop of Coventry and Lichefield, that, notwithstanding the claim of the 
said Nicholas to the said presentation, the Abbot may this turn admit a 
fit parson to the said church. 



128 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



3 (ffiftitoart !• 

A SSIZES TAKEN AT WHITTINGTON BEFORE GWYCHARD 

DE Charrun and William de Northburgh on 

THE .... IN THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REIGN 

OF King Edward [1274-5]. 

The Boll of Assizes taken by these Justices assigned to the County 
of Lancaster is not known now to exist, but it is clear, fiom an entry on 
Assize Boll 1235, m. 12 (which see), that Charmn and Northburgh took 
Assizes at Whittington in the above year. In the latter part of 
2 Edward I, numerous Assizes in this County were specially assigned to 
them, and the following entries from the Patent BoUs give the limits 
of Charrun's employment on this service. 

1274 .... Westminster. Gwichard de Charrun and William de 
Northburgh are appointed to take the Assizes and Attaints which stiU 
remain to be taken before the King's Justices appointed to take Assizes 
and Attaints in the Counties of Nottingham, Derby, Lancaster, Cumber- 
land, Westmorland, Northumberland and Lincoln. Parent RoH, 2 Edward /, 
m. 3, dor so. 

1275, November 24. Tower of London. John de Beigate, in place of 
Guischard de Charrun who cannot attend because of other business, 
appointed to take Assizes, Certifications and Attaints in the Comities of 
Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, York, Lancaster, Northumberland, Cumberland 
and Westmorland, with William de Northburgh. Patent Roily 4 Edward J, 
m. 36 dorso. 



4 EDWARD I. 129 



asgtje Ifiloll, 405* £anca«f)ire. 



4 (JBitoarli I. 

PLEAS, Jury and Assize, taken at Lancaster on m. i 
THE morrow of THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY 

Cross, in the fourth year of the reign of King 
Edward [15 September 1276] before John de Rey- 
GATE and William de Northburg. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Nerthall v, Peter de Wyndel, 
Alice his wife, Roger de Molyneus, Agnes his wife, Richard 
de Molineus, Simon de Reyghull, John son of Robert de 
ReynhuU, Waryng de Clayton, William de Eggeworth, 
Alan de Molyneus, Alan le fyz Wogon, William son of 
William de Ellom, Henry le Harpur and Henry son of 
William de Wyndehull r^ 12 acres of wood and 12 acres 
of moor and heath in Sutton. 

Richard, Alan, Alan and WiUiam son of William appear bj John 
T^mpeste their bailiff; defendants say that the land is in Beynhull not in 
Sutton. Verdict for plaintiff, John de Northhall, against all but Alice and 
Agnes, with Judgment. Damages 2S. All to the clerks. 

Novel disseisin — Thomas son of William de Alche v. 
Richard son of Robert de Tounton and Margery de 
Hache re a messuage and 12 acres in Paldenleye. 

Defendants object that Pandeleye is not a viU or borough but a place 
in Asheton field. Nonsuit, with leave to sue by another writ. Excused 
fine on account of poverty. 

Novel disseisin — Henry son of Patrick de Horesfeld v. 
Andrew son of Patrick and Adam Dodeman re a moiety 
of half an oxgang {\\ acre excepted) in Blackenworthe. 

Andrew absent; sureties, Dande his brother and Adam de Schaneden. 
Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages los. 



I30 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Upton v. William le Clerk 
re land 3 feet wide by 40 feet long in Werynton. 

Verdict for defendant, with Judgment. 

Novel disseisin — ^William de Helye v. Thomas de 
Salebyri, William de Clayton, Adam son of Alberd de 
Salebyri and Richard de Hilton re common of pasture 
in 5 acres of wood in Salebyri. 

Defendants claim judgment, as Matilda and Djana, wives of Thomas 
and William, in whose right thej hold, are not named in the writ. 
Plaintiff permitted to withdraw the writ. 

Novel disseisin — ^John son of John de Coppel v, 
William de Wurthyncton and others re a tenement in 
Coppel. 

Plaintiff withdraws, sureties Hugh de Adlington and Hugh de 
Hakynghaye. 

Novel disseisin — Alexander de Bromhurst and Agnes 
his wife v. John de Bromhurst re a messuage and two 
parts of a croft in Barton. 

Verdict for plaintiffs as to part of the messuage and a portion of 
the croft, 2 roods long by from 2 to 3 feet wide, more or less; 
Judgment accordingly. Damages i2d. 

Novel disseisin — ^Adam de Glest v. Robert de Eccleston ; 
re tenements in Eccleston. 

Case struck out, Adam having died. 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Eckles, Thomas son of 
Robert, Margery de Newham, Richard her son and 
Albarica de Swynton v. Geoffrey [le Byrun] and the Abbot 
of Stanlowe re common of pasture in Swynton. 

Plaintiffs have leave to withdraw writ. 

Writ of JJtrum — ^Augustin de Wynewyk, Parson of 
Wynwyk Church v, Thurstan de Hoylaunde re tenement 
in Hulm. 

Same v. William son of John, William le Clerk and 
Katherine his wife re tenement in Hulm. 

plaintiff gives ^ mark for leave to withdraw writs. ' 



4 EDWARD I. ;: I^I 

"Novel disseisin — ^Richard de Halygton and Hawyse his 
wife V. Thurstan de Hoylcinde and others re tenements 
in Golbume. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute ; sureties, Thomas Godard and Biohard son 
of Robert de Tunneleye. 

Novel disseisin — William son of William de Preston wi. i dor so. 
and Alienor his wife v. Henry de Longetre re a messuage 
and 8 acres of land in Stanedisse. 

Plaintiffs say that one Nicholas de Wygan enfeoffed them long before 
his death. Defendant says that Nicholas held of him, since whose death 
he has held the premises to the use of the heir, brother's son to Nicholas, 
who is under age and in his ward. Verdict for defendant, of whom 
Nicholas held the tenement on the day he died. Judgment accordingly. 

Mort d^ Ancestor — ^Adam son of Richard de Berewyk, in 
right of his father v, Alan de Coupelande re a toft and 
60 acres of land in Quytinton. 

Concord — ^Alan acknowledges the tenement to be the right of Adam 
and his heirs, and surrenders it to him to hold of Alan and his heirs for 
ever, paying yearly 2s., half at Easter and half at Michaelmas and doing 
suit at Alan's mill at \hlanlc\y at the twenty fourth measure (ad vicesimum 
quartum vas) of the corn (hladis) growing on- the said tenement for all 
suits, services, etc. 

Novel disseisin — Richard de Wulcroftheued v. Robert 

de Eccleston, William de Grymmesdyk and Ralph de 

Camynstre re destruction of a dyke in Eccleston, 
15 perches long. 

Plaintiff says that the dyke is on land recovered by him before the 
Justices last in Eyre, and that his neighbours' cattle eat his com. 
Defendants deny injuring the land so recovered, and say that plaintiff 
appropriated and enclosed with a dyke part of the common pasture of 
Wolfscroft, and that this dyke they have levelled. Verdict for defendants, 
with Judgment. 

Novel disseisin — ^Agnes who was wife of Henry de 
Hendeley v. Jordan de Kynian, William de Sunky and 
Robert his son re common of pasture in Kynian, in 16 
acres of moor and pasture. 

Jordan says that he, as chief lord of that fee, appropriated the 
said common under the Statute of Merton, and that Agnes has sufficient 
pasture. Verdict for' defendant, with Judgment. Plaintiff being poor, 
no fine. 



132 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin — Thurstan de Hoylaunde v. William de 
Molineus, Rc^er de Molineus, Patrick de Haselwell, Nicholaa 
his daughter, Alan le Norreys, Margery his wife and Henry 
son of Cecily re lOO acres in Hale. 

William, Roger and Alan come and Roger de Caldeye appears as 
bailiff for tha others, and they say that 40 acres only are put in 
view, and that the land is in Spek, not in Hale. ' Later Alan says 
that he holds the fourth part of the land by gift of Patrick in free 
marriage with Margery his wife, and that the injury done, if any, was 
not by him. Verdict that Thurstan only put in view 60 acres, viz., 20 
in Hale and 40 in Spek. Judgment for defendants, except as to the 
20 acres in Hale which plaintiff recovers; damages los. « 

Novel disseisin — ^Jordan de Dereby and Alice his wife 
V. Nicholas de la Hose and others re common of pasture 
in Waleton. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute ; sureties, Henry de Quike and Henry 
de Bote. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Waleton v. Prior of Kertmel 
and others re common of pasture in Holkerre, Brocton, and 
Flingthawych. 

Plaintiff has leave to withdraw from writ. 

w. 2. The following cases put back to the morrow of Holy 

Trinity [24 May 1277] at Clyderhou : — 

Novel disseisin — Henry de Walley v, Roger de Walleye 
re tenement in Hulkeston. Same v. same re common of 
pasture in Houkeston. 

Certification — Robert de Eccleston v. Richard de Wolue- 
ton re tenement in Eccleston ; because certain of the jurors 
were infirm. 

Novel disseisin — Henry de Trafforde v. Henry de Lascy, 
Earl of Lincoln re tenement in Eggeworth; at plaintiff's 
request. 

Mort d' Ancestor — ^William de Moles, in right of Gilbert 
de Moles his uncle v. Richard le Botyler (as to a messuage, 



4 EDWARD I. 133 

2 oxgangs and 20 acres) and the Abbot of Cokersand (as 
to a messuage, 5 acres, and 2s. rent) re 2 messuages, 2 
oxgrngs, and 25 acres of land and 2s. rent in Frekelton 
and Hoton. 

Plaint iiT gives ^ mark for concord : he acknowledges the tenement 
now held b} Richard to be his, and releases all claim thereto, for which 
Richard g /es him one sore sparrowhawk; and he acknowledges the tene- 
ment which the Abbot holds to be the right of the said Abbot and his 
church of Kokersand, and releases all claim thereto, for which the said 
Abbot has admitted him to the benefits of his house (recepit ipsum in 
heneficiis domus sue). 

Isovel disseisin — Richard son of John de Haydok v. 
Richard de Kylchyld, Robert de Hendeleye, Ellen his 
wife, Adam de Hendeleye, Isabel his wife, Thomas de 
Hohroft, Jennet his wife and Roger del Twysse re 
ccn.ni )n of pasture in 60 acres of wood and 180 acres of 
moor in Kylchid. 

Richard de Kylchid says that the common of pasture belongs to 
tenements which descended to Ellen, Isabel and Jennet, and to one 
Margery late his wife, who were sisters and were coheirs of one [bZon/fc] 
their father, in their several shares ; and he had issue by the said 
Margery one Thomas his son, who is living. Defendants ask judgment 
whether they ought to answer without Thomas. The morrow of Holy 
Trinity at Clyderhowe appointed for delivery of Judgment. 

Novel disseisin — William de Dyddesbyry v. John de 
Byrun, Simon de Gousle, Robert son of Sewall, Robert 
son of Stephen, Richard fyz la vedue and Robert son of 
Samson re common of pasture in 11 acres in Diddisbiry. 

Defendants object that Diddesbiry is not a vill or borough, but a 
hamlet of Wydinton ; and Simon says that he and John are joint owners 
of the vill of Wydinton and appropriated the common under the Statute 
of Merton. Adjourned to Clydirhowe. 

Novel disseisin — Adam son of Roger de Holaund v. 
the Abbot of Furneys re common of pasture in Ulveston. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties Robert Curteys and Robert de 
Markendall. 



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Cases adjoarned to the morrow (rf Holy Trinity 
[24 May 1277] at Qydeiiow. 

Xotel disseisin — ^Robert de Holannd and El^-zabeth his 
wile V, John de Em^as and Cecily his wife re obstmction 
of two ways in Scanielesb\T\- : at plaintiffs' request. 

Jury of 24 — Baldwin do Le i'. Adam de Hotcm and 
others re oommcMi of pasture in Alreton belonging to his 
ixexhcAA in Wylton ; for lack of jurors. 
m, 1 dtir%o. Mort d! Ancestor — ^John son of Gilbert de Barton v. 

Robert de Grelley re 4 messuages, 16 acres of land, 16 
axrres of wood, 40 acres of heath, 3 acres of marsh, 6s. 8d. 
rent and two parts of a mill, in Barton on IrewelL 

Novel disseisin — Richard de Radecliue and Adam de 
Ilaspedene v. Henry de Lascy, Earl of Lincoln, and 
others re tenement in Osewaldewysel ; at plaintiffs* request 

Navel disseisin — ^John de Ewyas and Cecily his wife 
V. Robert de Hoyland and Elizabeth his wife re obstruction 
of five ways in Sampnesbiri; and same v. same re 
tenement there ; at plaintiffs* request. 

Novel disseisin — ^Adam de Houaton v, Peter de BurehuU 
and others re tenement in Houaton ; at plaintiff's request. 

Novel disseisin — Peter de BurehuU v, Adam de Houaton 
and others re a ditch in BurehuU [Burnhill]; at plaintiff's 
r(*qijest. 

Novel disseisin — Same v. same re demolition of a hedge 
in Hurohiill ; at plaintiff's request. 



4 EDWARD I. 135 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Haunton [Hampton] and 
Margery his wife v, Alan son of John de Harewood re 
tenement in \blank\ 

[Part of case deficient] Later on the morrow of the Exaltation of the 
Holy Cross [15 September] at Lancastre in the above year come the parties 
before J. de R. and W. de N. and, Margery being unable to produce the 
record of the Roll of Walter de Helyun and his fellow Justices last in Eyre, 
the case is proceeded with. Plaintiffs say that John de Harewode, father of 
Alan, held the tenement of Margery, and conunitted felony by killing a man ; 
therefore, after the King's year etc., Robert de Haunton entered upon 
the tenement on payment of fine. Defendant says that plaintiffs, after 
his father's felony, put him in possession, and that he took the fealties 
and services and lived in the capital house from Mid-Lent until after 
the feast of S. John Baptist, when plaintiffs ejected him. 

Verdict, that John father of Alan committed a felony and fled, so 
that the tenement came to the King's hand ; and after a year and a 
day Robert made a fine with the King and was peaceably seised until 
Adam de Blakeburn, John his son, Geoffrey de Bylint<m and Henry de 
Walleye, friends of Alan, agreed with Robert in Mid-Lent 5 Henry III 
[21 March 1 220-1] that Alan should have the tenement on payment of 15 
marks at the Nativity of S. John Baptist following [24 June 1221], Adam 
and John his son being sureties : the sureties are dead, no payments were 
made, and so plaintiffs entered and seized the premises as the inheritance 
of Margery. Before the Justices last in Eyre it was agreed between 
the parties that Alan, with the exception of 20 acres arable and 
20 acres of waste, should release all his right and claim in the said 
tenement to Robert and Margery and her heirs. Margery sa^s that 
she and her husband are willing to abide by this covenant and in 
addition to give Alan 5 acres of waste. The morrow of Holy Trinity 
at Cliderhow appointed for delivery of Judgment. 

At which time the parties attend and Alan asks adjournment to 
enable him to pay Robert. Adjourned accordingly to the Octaves of 
S. Michael [6 October 1277], and Judgment will follow the verdict of 
the Assize, in default of payment. 



Mort cC Ancestor — ^AHce who was wife of William le Porter 7;/. 3, 
and daughter of Agnes de Knol, in right of Agnes v. 
Adam le Clerk re 2 oxgangs in Dounum. 

Defendant calls to warrant Walter de Wadington of the county of 
York. Plaintiff says that Robert de Knol her grandfather purchased 
the tenement of one Walter de Wadington- ancestor of Walter, and gave 
it to William her father in marriage with Agnes her mother. 

Verdict, that one Robert de Fayrstan gave the tenement to one Walter 



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Ji^/v^/ diiuutm — Adam de Triiiigwcil r WiDiaiii <ie la 



!^frutl diiieisin — Robert de Melair r. Henr\' son of 
AfUiffi de Blakebume, 

AdJonniM^ to tlK akorTr/w of Holj TrinitT at Cirderliove. at pUintiff^s 

Novel disseisin — ^William le Clerk of Wyk i/. Henry de 
J^anakcrlcf^h r^ a moiety of a messuage, a horse (ad 
njum) mill and 15 acres in Waleton. 

V^nlirdi/, that defendant enfeoffed plaintiff and took his homage and 
«'J*'i;t4^1 him for nrm'pa3mient of 208. in which he was bound for the 
M'tK'tfM'tit, Judgment for defendant. 

Novel disseisin — Robert son of Gilbert le Feuere of 
Djilton 7A Peter son of Peter de Brunne. 

IMiilnl'itf did not pmwcute ; 8uretie«, John Waynpayn and Stephen gon 
of thitfh. 



4 EDWARD I. 137 

Novel disseisin — Same v, same. 

Plaintiff did not proeecute; same sureties. 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Prehes v. William son of 
Robert de Mules re a messuage, 14 acres of land and i acre 
of meadow, in Hoghwyk. 

Defendant says that Qilbert de Moles his uncle died seised therof, 
and on his death plaintiff entered, but was ejected by defendant on the 
day that Gilbert was buried. Plaintiff says that Gilbert enfeoffed him 
by charter produced, and that he occupied the tenement for 5 days after 
Gilbert's death until ejected. 

Verdict, that Gilbert died on a Saturday about 3 o'clock; and plaintiff 
the same day came and wanted to take possession but was prevented 
by the chief lord of that fee, who at length allowed him to enter on the 
Sunday; which same day about vespers, William, as heir of Gilbert, 
came and ejected him ; so that it cannot precisely be said that plaintiff 
was in seisin. Judgment for defendant. 

The following cases adjourned to the morrow of Holy 
Trinity [24 May 1277] at Clyderhowe. 

Novel disseisin — ^Adam de Oldelum and Geoffrey de 
Chaderton v. John Pyron {sic) re tenement in Oldelimi 
and Chaderton; at plaintiffs* request. 

Novel disseisin — ^Abbot of Cokersand v, William de 
Wakerleye and John de Wynemarley; at plaintiff's request 

Novel disseisin — ^William de Heton and his co-parceners 
V. John de Byrun and others re setting up of a dyke in 
Heton. Cecily wife of Robert de Shoresworth and William 
de Heton, plaintiffs, appoint the said Robert their attorney. 

Novel disseisin — Thomas son of John de Mamecestre ^' 3» dorsiu 
V. Margery de Greyleye re 3^ acres in Chetham. 

Robert de Stochton, defendant's bailiff, says that one Geoffrey dc 
Chetham, formerly her husband, demised part of his land to Master John, 
plaintiff's father; after the death of Geoffrey, Margery by writ of dower 
recovered the 3i acres from John, to whom she subsequently demised 
them for his life at a yearly rent of 4s. and on his death she re-entered. 

Verdict to the above effect and that, on John's death, Margery offered 
the land to Thomas at the same rent, but he refused it. Judgment for 
defendant. 



i.> l.*>:A5H3tE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

- £ ss.'.zr — Henrw de TrafFord r. Eh-as de Enne- 
•*- ^ irc iiirLrew ie Byrches r/ common of pasture 
:: -^ ^T^:^ :£ vice, zazcr and marsh in Elggeworth. 

il"*-^ «T^ ~KX im imirxjn wre ««fd thereof mm their separate 

-r...^^*.r- , ^^ ]«r.rv H-ary *r-ji Asrraia^ in ditt rUL Verdict to that 

f-. ^A£ -xix: 3:>--si£-i iuaer )i iXa* rsckwed the said common with 



:•-: z .-u:--:» — Tbe Abbc-t of Stanlowe z\ Adam de 
.\'.<'.i\n '. r:cizi*:cL c£ pasrare in 5 acres of moor in 

.'v •r*i«;;uic ^T> Tjiik ^. j» dues a^ri of Wytevell. appropriated the 

••^uiv,u aki;t/axi,iiap if!> a^tt^ mrrAfSLC^ vhier the Statute of Merton. 

»r. u^ tv Aiovc iLi» imflfi >wbjbp:a in 5>3 acres. The Abbot says 

11^. <•«!]( ^£ll^^; Afiim ^nri aBTcli:B|C in WjteveDe. his church of 

^ A;.«7 I. -3«^ Bfr^wni F!»kM Of 'Scaacawr va« enfeoffed by Adam de 

^•■r.x*'-l. irrr .-i zie ▼*!! oc Wy:eBii«IIr. of a piece of land called 

>i^i.%-.i-^ a -cv-iia«.*Lrr-, Aad ie pp.<iTKes hi* charter in these words: — 

' viwi* S' "iitMi. I AuiiK itf Wya«iehaII ba^e ^en granted and by this 

at; nr^'ic :uarr.-r .•JottnuvHi tc t.vod aad thr Blessed Mary and the 

« ^v^-.v itxa Vi/iik> >f the BUf^»ed P^v of StanLove with mv body a 

.1 •.■..:! -j^rr ti nx juti wh^ch :;» called Scanworthele in Levlanchirre 

% ill ^l .c&^ <acLrtty jtf :xi wim«& milL^ waters and pastures and with all 

:.H<'.t.> t; -i)«: sfc.<t laoti S;l<.«Of£'ji^ to hare and to hold freely and 

k:-. .> > 11 yor^ kuix pvrpecTial .LlBB&k~ He (^rudactrs also the confirmation 

X 't.,iu ft W.->£l«. vokx BucT*ied Christian daughter and heir <^ the said 

v.. .Ill - Sk.3v«r ]re 1;:. tbic I John de Wesc«rl haTe granted and by thist 

u.* /i-.«<ui .iitfcTftrr v-viuinited to tvod and th^ Blessed Mary and the 

' w >ov« uiii HcrtULH of StaoDaw,? for the good cif my soul and of my heirs 

iK' ^'.* 4'ii«.ii A£ua vhr WTthenhvII made to thnn with his bodv namely 

>i.tei««*A-«-j(. &:fti t.;>;aiJ!e«hoi^s with their commons and appurtenances as 

-K .iiar«:<n Jt ^he sail Adaju made to them witness.** Also the con- 

ii*uo..vrii ^f .rth:- RicOdhni de Aire ton: — ^^I have granted and by this my 

' yir.x.itc >:aart<;r coiiiiniijed to the Abbot and Convefit of the Blessed Place 

'4 ^^miti^T^ the o.Himiaa of p<i^«ii^ belonging to the viUs of Wytenhnlle 

wtvi Wvitoit :o ^^;d their <>nfmaK and cattle as many as the said {Kistnre 

' . vii xUi^^&^u t»'cboac ctMSraditition and impediment of me or mine so that 

• -tv.i jvi- I ih/r my heirs ciul introduce or receiTe any other animals or 

.1^..^ u :iLAC {Nfcscure except our own and thoee of our men dwelling 

i« -K **i:d v.ils." After this grant Richard de Alreton bad no power 

X' .»i:'t»ioj^r'iA£»j itty of the pasture or wavte without leave of the Abbot 

'i '.Lis siicveiMuirs : Richard son ol this Richard, enfeoffed the defendant 

<i -.Ik' re»udTte of his manor of Wytenhulle; and the Abbot asks how 

it t^ uUtiuc ciui hijiTe more right than Richard to appropriate the common, 



4 EDWARD I. 139 

and whether the Statute of Merton applies. Defendant says that, subse- 
quent to th« charter, Richard appropriated some of the waste, leaving 
part and keeping part, and asks why he to whom the lordship was 
granted should be in a worse position than Richard would be were he 
still lord. The Justices, wishing to see the grant, order Adam to 
produce it at Clyderhowe on the morrow of Holy Trinity. 

On which day the parties appear and Adam produces his grant, by 
which it appears that Richard enfeoffed him of all the lands and tene- 
ments which he held in the vill of WytenhuUe with homages, rents and 
services of freemen and villeins, escheats and all other things to the manor 
belonging, without exception, to hold of the chief lords etc. And Adam 
repeats that Richard, after his charter to the Abbot, appropriated loo 
acres of waste which he afterwards demised to the Abbot, who now 
holds them : and that Richard son of Richard de Alreton demised 3 acres 
of waste to Richard Banestre- who built a lodge thereon and held it for 
some time; so that the Abbot's charter is void. The Abbot replies that 
the charter is not void; that Banestre' s lodge was pulled down as soon 
as its existence became known ; that Banestre was compensated by Richard 
son of Richard with arable land in WytenhuUe to the value of the 3 
acres of waste; and that no waste was appropriated without the Abbot's 
consent. 

Verdict, reciting the grants, subsequent to which no waste was 
appropriated without the Abbot's consent; the grantor were he living 
could hot appropriate it, and Adam cannot be in a better position ; and 
the Statute of Merton does not apply. Judgment for plaintiff. Damages 6d. 



Novel disseisin — ^Almarica daughter of Syward de Morton ^- 4* 
V. Godith de Reddinges, Ralph her son, Willicim his son, 
John Attehall, Alan AttehaJl and Richard de Stede re 
15 acres in Morton and Acton. 

Qodith says that she holds a third part of the tenement by gift of 
Ralph, who denies that Almarica was ever in seisin. Almarica says that 
she recovered the tenement before the Justices in Banco and was put 
in seisin by the Sheriff under the King's writ. Adjourned to the morrow 
of Holy Trinity at Clyderhou, for want of jurors. 



Novel disseisin — ^Alice Noteheued v. Roger Attekyrke- 
styhill and Robert Attetunesende re a messuage and 
1 1 acre in Preston in Amundemesse. 

Roger says that Roger de Preston, father of Alice, gave him the 
messuage and i acre of land, and Alice confirmed the gift by charter 
produced. Verdict for defendants, with Judgment: plaintiff poor. 



I40 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Mort d' Ancestor — -Adam son of Richard son of Margery 
de Ayntre, in right of Henry son of Margery de Ayntre 
his uncle v. Robert Molines re a messuage and 5 acres 
in Millingre. 

Defendant says that one Syokh held a third of the messuage in 
dower when this writ was obtained, namely 11 September, a® 30 [1275], and 
still holds it. Plaintiff cannot refute this and withdraws from writ by 
permission. 

Mort cT Ancestor — William de Hole, in right of John de 
Hole his brother v. Michael son of John (holding 2 
oxgangs) and Almarica daughter of Adcun de Howyk 
(holding I oxgang) re 3 oxgangs in Longeton. 

Michael says that he inherited on his father's death and is now a 
minor; he is seen in Court and is under age: Almarica says that she 
has a husband who should be included in the writ. Plaintiff withdraws 
from writ by permission. 

Novel disseisin — ^William de Syleby v. Henry son of 
William de Waleton, Richard de Hyton and Roger son 
of Richard de Wlfsale re a messuage and 79 acres in 
Westderby. 

Defendants say that plaintiff enfeoffed one Juliana daughter of Adam 
de Cnousle by charter produced, and she enfeoffed Henry ; plaintiff says that 
he was ill when the charter was made. Verdict, reciting that the Earl of 
Derby gave the tenement to plaintiff, his bailiff, for his services ; that, for 
trespass and arrears of account, he wsis taken by the Earl and detained 
at Liverpool whence he was removed to Tutbury, where he escaped ; and, 
fearing he would lose his tenement, he enfeoffed Juliana and she Henry. 
Judgment for defendants. 

Novel disseisin — ^Jordan son of Richard de Hennethyme 
V. Gilbert de Clifton and Robert de Swyninton re a 
messuage in Hennethyme. 

Gilbert says the messuage is held of the Earl of Lincoln, whose bailiff 
he is ; and, hearing that Jordan wished to alienate it, he went there to 
prevent him. Put back to the morrow of Holy Trinity at Clyderhou for 
lack of jurors; William de Osbaldeeton, Hugh de Caldecote, Hugh de 
Twyselton, Richard de Donum, Peter de Radeclyue, Roger de Rculediue, 
and Adam son of the Chaplain, jurors, absent; so fined. 



4 EDWARD I. 141 

Novel disseisin — Richard de Quelton v. the Abbot of wi. 4, dors^ 
Stanlawe re common of pasture in \\ acre of moor in 
Quelton. 

Verdict, that, by mutual agreement to which plaintiff assented, parts 
of the waste were appropriated and that the li acre fell to the Abbot's 
share. Judgment for defendant. 

Novel disseisin — Ralph de Mitton v. others re tenement 
in Gosenark. 

Put back to the said term [Trinity, at Clitheroe]. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Merolhan v. the Prior of 
Burkscou, Henry le Suur, Edmund de Assenheued, Thoma,s 
le Buker, Henry le fiz le Keu, William son of Edmund, Ralph 
de Bikerstath, Richard del Dam, Agnes who was wife of 
Willicun Wyth, Adam le Feuere, Richard son of Stephen, 
Adam son of Edda, Henry son of Adam de Mounteslay, 
Robert de Redwryth, Henry son of Hugh, John son of 
Sabin, Henry Trauers and Alan le Peleter re common of 
pasture in 40 acres of land and 40 acres of moor and 
marsh; in Latham. 

Same v. the Prior of Burskou, William le Charpenter, 
Simon le Charpenter, Adam de Birskou, John son of 
William, Stephen le fiz Pauwel and Richard le fiz 
Bertilloun re i acre in Dalton. 

The Prior says that one Robert de Lathum, 100 years ago, gave 
the said common to the Prior and Convent of Burscou in pure and 
perpetual alms. Verdict in each case for defendants, with Judgment. 

The following cases adjourned to the morrow of Holy 
Trinity: — • 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Samesbuxy and Agnes his 
wife V, others re common of pasture in Samesbury. 

Mort d' Ancestor — ^William son of Nicholas Bussell v. 
William Bussel and Adcun son of Nicholas Bussel re 
tenement in Eukeston. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Bromhyrst v, others re common 
of pasture in Barton ; two writs. 



142 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Tslovel disseisin — ^Adam de Hulme v. others re tenement 
in Hulme. 

Novel disseisin — ^William de Dydesbyri v. others re 
dyke raised in Didesbyri. 

Novel disseisin — William son of John de Botheme of 
Cherlege v. Adcim son of John de Botheme of Cherlag 
re tenement in Cherlag. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Ellas son of Henry de Cherleg 
and Robert son of Dobyn de Cherlag. 

Mort d! Ancestor — Roger son of Matilda de Bouinton 
V, Adam son of Adam de Overderewente. 

Plaintiff withdraws from writ by pennission. 

Novel disseisin — ^Robert de Wytefeld and Lettice his 
wife V, John son of Hugh de Lungewrthe and Ellen his 
wife, Richard de Famwrthe and Henry de Chyldre re 
3 acres of moor in Lungewrthe. 

Plaintiffs withdraw ; no fine, being poor. Later, Jc^ and Ellen come 
and acknowledge the right of Robert and Lettice to the land and surrender 
it to them. 

Jury of 24 — Willicun de Dauderton v, Henry de 
Chaston re tenement in Hyns. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Adam de Cunteclyue and William 
Bussel. 



5 EDWARD I. 143 



assije Eoll X235, ©i&ers Counties. 



5 (Entoarli 5. 

PLEAS OF Assizes and Juries taken at Cliderhowe m. n 
IN THE County of Lancastre before J. de 
Reygate and W. de Northburgh on the morrow 
OF Holy Trinity in the fifth year of the reign of 
King Edward [24 May 1277]. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Fraxino v, Roger Bayns, 
William Bayns, Richard Bayns, John son of Richard de 
Burgh, John son of John de Burgh, Adam Faytwayt, 
Richard son of Hugh, John de Dungton and William 
Scot re 15 acres in Whytington. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, William le Breuur of Tunstal and . 
John de Hoton. Latej* the parties come to terms and Roger admits Adam's 
right to the land, and for this surrender Adam remits to him his damages. 

Mori d' Ancestor — John de Barton, in right of Gilbert 
de Barton his father v. Robert de Grelly re 4 messuages, 
16 acres of land, 16 acres of v/ood, 40 acres of heath, 
3 acres of marsh, 6s. 8d. rent and 2 parts of a mill etc. 
in Barton on Irrewelle. 

They come to terms, John giving i mark for leave by surety of the 
said Robert, to . the effect following : — John acknowledges the said tene- 
ment to be the right of Robert and remits it to him, quit of himself 
and his heirs for ever ; and for this Robert de Grelly, Lord of Mann- 
cestre, grants to the said John and to his heirs for his homage and 
service, certain land within the bounds underwritten, namely : beginning 
at the footpath that commences on the high road before the door {)ioitium) 
of Elias de Barton and so following the said footpath towards the north 
as far as Coppidgrene, together with the dower of Cecily mother of the 
said John ; and from Coppidg^ne following the headland (fareram) to 
the field diclte as far as into Deplathe crosswise as far as Derboth, together 
with Derboth under its own bounds, and so following the hedge [hayam] 



144 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

on the highway to the aloreaid footpath ; with all buildings within the 
said bounds erected, to wit, the hall and grainge house of Walter de 
Barton, the house of Adam son of Simon, the house of Hayna; and all 
his land in Salteye with a moiety of the Salteye and the dower of the 
said Cecily; and a moiety of his land between the qml of Barton and 
the bounds of Irrewilham and between Irrewelle and Catemosse, with 
a moiety of the pasture and of the escapes [vasfi eschajnorttni] of the 
waste and of all other approvements within the said bounds, with the 
dower of the said Cecily ; and a moiety of the wood of Boylsnape etc. , 
with the dower of the said Cecily ; and a moiety of all his mills in the 
vill of Barton, built and to be built, with all common and easements in 
the vill of Barton belonging to the said tenements there and so much 
of them ; and the said John shall find a moiety of the keepers of the 
said mills and woods to keep in repair and sustain them, with the dower 
of the said Cecily ; to have and to hold to the said John freely etc. 
yielding yearly to the said Robert his heirs and assigns one clove of 
gilliflower for aU services : and the said Robert and his heirs will warrant 
all the said tenements within the said bounds to the said John and to 
his heirs for ever. 



Novel disseisin — Alan de Coupland and Margery his 
wife V. Robert de Hauerigton, Thomas son of David and 
Roger son of John le Feure re 3 roods 8 perches in 
Alythwayt. 

John de Clapham, bailiff for defendants, says £hat the land belongs 
to Robert, lying within his own demesne, and that it formerly lay waste 
and uncultivated till he reduced it to culture as he well might. Verdict 
for Alan, with Judgment. Damages i2d. C [to the Clerks]. 

Novel disseisin — ^Alan de Coupland v. Alina de Adigham, 
Wilham de Steynforde, Jordan le Messer, John de Ballrugge, 
Adam Geirok, Ranulph son of Robert de Beleclyue, Nigel 
de Scales, Adam son of William le Gardiner, John Dunyn- 
heton and Lambert de Scales re common of pasture in 
60 acres of moor in Aldingham, belonging to Alan's tenement 
in Great Urswyk. 

William de Steynforde, for the defendants, says that one William 
de Fumeys, father of Alyna and whose heir she is, granted the said 
pasture to the plaintiff's father for his life, and that nothing can remain 
to Alan ; Alan says he was in good seisin for 26 years and more until, 
&c. Verdict for plaintiff against all but William de Steynforde; Judgment 
accordingly. Damages 2s. C. 



5 EDWARD I. 145 

Novel disseisin — John de Ursewyk of Coupmanwra v, 
Alice who was wife of Henry de Croft, William de Claghton, 
Robert del Crag^, Peter de Ovrekellet, William de Mora 
and Thomas son of Michael re 4 acres in Ovrekellet. 

Verdict that plaintiff had only common of pasture therein. Judgment 
for defendants. 



Novel disseisin — Matilda late wife of Ralph Godard, 
John Godard and Richard son of Ralph Godard v. Hugh 
Godard and others re common of pasture in Gernok. 

Plaintiffs withdraw writ by permission. 

Cases put back to the Octave of S. Michael [6 October 
1277] here: — 

Novel disseisin — ^Adcun de Hulme v, Robert de Gredeley, 
Robert de Byrches and others re a tenement in Hulme. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Brimyhurst v. Robert de Byrches 
re common of pasture in Barton. 

Novel disseisin — Alice de Hekeles v. Henry de Strafford 
and Henry son of Hamo re common of pasture in Clifton. 

The writs to remain with the Sheriff. 

Nuisance — Alexander de Pilkinton v. Adam de Preste- m. 11 dorso, 
wyk, Richard son of David de Hulton, Thomas de Heton, 
Roger de Prestwyk, Richard son of Augustine, Peter le 
Serjaunt and Richard le Serjaunt re a dyke \fossatd\ 
destroyed in Pilkinton. 

Defendants say that the dyke is in Prestewyk not Pilkenton, and that 
it was put up by Alexander on Adam's land, and Adam had it pulled 
down next day. 

Plaintiff says that his father and his ancestors always put up a 
dyke in the place where he had erected it, to protect the grass. 
Verdict, that the dyke was part in Prestewyk and part in Pynkelton, 
and that Adam wrongly destroyed the part in Pylkinton. Judgment 
accordingly, that part of the dyke in Pylkington to be re-erected at 
Adam's cost, and plaintiff fined for false claim as to the other part. 



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146 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

'Novel disseisin — ^German de Neuham v. Geoffrey Byrun 
of Seanton and Robert, Abbot of Stanlawe re common 
of pasture in 100 acres of wood in Barton. 

The Abbot claims entry through Geoffrey and denies the charge. 
Geoffrey says that one Gilbert de Barton, at one time lord of that vill, 
held the wood in his separate demesne, so that no one could claim 
common, and Gilbert enfeoffed Geoffrey who enclosed with a hedge 30 
acres out of the 100 acres of the said wood, which is separate from the 
rest. Verdict for defendants, with Judgment. 

The following cases are put back to the Octave of 
S. Michael [6 October] at Cliderhawe : — 

Novel disseisin — -Henry de Trafford v. Henry de Lascy 
and others re a tenement in Eggesworth ; at plaintiff's request. 

Novel disseisin — Ralph de Radeclyue v. the said Earl 
Henry and others r^ a tenement in Osdewaldeswisil ; at 
plaintiff's request. 

Novel disseisin — Margery daughter of John de Samlis- 
byry v. Robert de Eclishull re 10 acres of land and i 
acre of meadow in Eckeleshulle. 

Robeit admits disseisin and is committed to gaol. Damages taxed by 
Jury at i mark. 

Novel disseisin — Ralph de Mitton v, Adam de Hoghton, 
Adam his son, Richard son of Adam, John son of Adam, 
Peter le Clerk, William de Brockol, Simon de Wadinton, 
Elyas son of Richard, Henry son of John de Blakeburne, 
John de Caton, Henry de Stubbeheued, William son 
of Gunilda, Adam de Feinycholes, Richard de Soureby, 
Walter de Myreskou and John de Halton re a messuage, 
a water mill, 27 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 
gs. rent, &c., and common of pasture in a third part of 
1,000 acres of moor and wood in Gosenarch. 

Adam de Hoghton, for defendants, says that he claims only under 
a lease for years from one Alan de Catherton to whom Ralph de 
Mitton demised the premises for 27 years of which 22 are yet to come 
and Alan died after the lease was made. Ralph says that after the 
death of Alan he was in seisin for 8 days,, till turned out by defendantp. 
Put back for lack of jurors to the Octave of S. Michael, and the Sheriff 
is ordered to cause to attend so many and such as well Knights as other 
free and loyal men at that term, to make the said assize. 



5 EDWARD I. 147 

Novel disseisin — Abbot of Furneys v. Roger de Lancastre m. 12. 
and others re common of pasture in Eggettane in 
Schasthwyk and Ulueriston. 

Put back to the Octave of S. Michael here on behalf of the plaintiflE. 

Novel disseisin — Roger de Snele and Juliana his wife 
V. William de Chatherton, Ladarena his wife, William 
Dybald, Richard son of Robert and Richard son of John 
de Elhale re a plot 9 perches long and the fourth part 
of a perch broad in one place, and a plot i\ perch long 
and I perch broad in another place, in a certain messuage 
in Elhale. 

William de Catherton says that he is seised of the first plot as of 
the inheritance of Ladarena his wife, sister of Juliana, and that it wa« 
assigned to Ladarena as her inheritance from her father and he enclosed 
it with a hedge. As to the second plot, he and Ladarema sued Roger 
de Slene and Juliana his wife before Gwychard de Charrun and William 
de Northburg at Wytinton, by writ of Novel disseisin, for a messuage, 
40 acres of land, and 3 acres of meadow, and Roger and Juliana 
conceded that the said plot should be a joint road as an easement for 
each party, with free exit and ingress. 

Verdict for plaintiffs against William and Ladarena, and for the 
other defendants against plaintiff. Judgment accordingly. Damages i2d. 

Cases put back to the Octave of S. Michael, here: — 

Novel disseisin — ^William de Didysbyri v. John de 
Byrum and others re a dyke set up in Didybiri. 

- Novel disseisin — Same v. John de Byrun, Simon de 
Gousle and others re common of pasture in Diddisbyry. 

Novel disseisin — ^Jordan son of Richard de Hennethyrne 
V. Gilbert de Clifton and Robert de Swynlington re a 
messuage and 3 J acres in Hennetherne. 

Gilbert says that Hennetherne is neither a vill nor a town, but a 
hamlet of Mitton, and claims Judgment ; and he says that one Richard 
father of the said Jordan once gave certain lands to one Elyeus in marriage 
with one Agnes his daughter, together with the tenement, when it fell 
in, which one Agnes grandmother of Jordan held in dower; and Elyas 
and Agnes his wife enfeoffed Robert de Swynlington in the said tenements. 

Verdict to that effect, and that Agnes answered to Robert for the 
services belonging to her said dower, and after her death came one 



148 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Henry de Hennethyme and put himself in possession in the name of 
Jordan; which hearing, one Hugh bailiff of Robert went with the said 
Gilbert and ejected Henry and took possession of the tenement which 
should fall to Robert his lord on the death of Agnes. Judgment for 
defendants : the plaintiff excused fine by the Justices. 



Novel disseisin — Robert de Huntig^dene v. Richard 
Wulnesbothe, John le Surreys, Hugh le Clerk, Beatrix who 
was wife of Roger de Huntingdon, Robert her son and 
Henry de Blakeburn re a messuage and 16 acres in 
Button. 

Henry comes, but the other defendants are absent, nor were they 
attached, as the Sheriff says they have nothing attachable in his bailiwick. 

Verdict, that one Robert de Huntindene gave to one Roger de Huntigdene 
his son a moiety of the said tenement to hold of him ; and afterwards 
Roger died, and the said Robert, staying at the Abbey of Seleby and 
hearing of his son's death, went to Dutton and had him buried, and after 
the funeral entered upon the said tenement ; and the same day after 
dinner the defendants, Henry excepted, ejected Robert from the said 
tenement. Judgment for plaintiff for a moiety gf the said messuage and 
16 acres, against all but Henry de Blakeburn. Damages i2d. 

Nuisance — Peter de BurnhuU v. Adam de Hoighton, 
John his son, WilHam le Clerk of Singilton, Henry son 
of Gunild, John le Feuer, William del Holm, Adam de 
Byseleye and Robert de Modewale re destruction of a fence 
in Burnhull set up to protect plaintiff's com and meadow 
from cattle &c. 

Same v. same re demolition of a dyke in Burnhull. • 

Defendants say, as to the fence, that Adam's men destroyed it and 
that it was not on plaintiff's land ; as to the dyke, Adam sued Peter before 
the Justices last in Eyre for 40 acres of land and he recovered the said 
land and the dyke was thereon — on Adam's own land ; and when Adam 
saw it had been made he had it pulled down ; and Peter admits that 
Adam recovered 40 acres and 20 acres of wood but not the land wherein 
the dyke was. 

Verdict, that Peter set up a hedge and dyke within the bounds of 
Burnil, and Henry son of Gunild, without the knowledge of Adam his 
lord, destroyed the fence, and Adam when it came to his notice approved ; 
and the dyke was destroyed by Adam, John his son, William Clerk and 
Adam de Byssley. Judgment, the fence to be set up again at Henry's 
expense, and the dyke at the charge of Adam, John, William and Adam. 
Damages for fence and dyke, i2d. 



5 EDWARt) I 140 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Bromhurst v. Alexander le May vu 12 dors^ 
and Alexander his son re common of pasture in 15 acres 
in Barton. 

Alexander, the father, says that one Gilbert de Barton, lord of the 
yill of Barton, enfeoffed him of the said 15 acres and put him in seisin; 
Gilbert is now dead. Plaintiff says that Gilbert enfeoffed him of certain 
lands in Barton for which he claims the common of pasture, as Gilbert 
never prevented him from commoning there. Verdict, that John de 
Bromyhurst had conmion in the 15 acres of waste belonging to Gilbert of 
which Gilbert enfeoffed Alexander, who enclosed them with a hedge and 
reduced them to culture. Judgment for plaintiff. Damages 4od. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Byrkeneshawe v. Alan de 
Byrkenhaw re a messuage and \ oxgang in Shurton. 

Later, Adam withdraws by permission. Later, covenant, to the effect 
that Alan admits Adam's title and surrenders the tenement to him. 



Novel disseisin — Robert de Mercelesdene v. Henry son 
of Christian, William son of Margery, Peter son of Peter 
de Bradeley and Robert le Fyzelote re a messuage and 
12 acres in Merkelesden. 

Defendants say that the tenement is the freehold of Henry de Lascy, Earl 
of Lincoln ; on this comes Gilbert de Clifton the Earl's steward, and says 
his lord was seised by surrender from plaintiff, and he is quite willing 
to have an enquiry. Robert denies the surrender. Verdict, that plaintiff 
surrendered the tenement in full court to one Peter de Santon the Earl's 
steward, etc. Judgment for defendants. 

Cases put back to the Octave of S Michael, here -. — 

Novel disseisin — Isold daughter of Hugh le Forester 
and Alice her sister, v. William de Cathyrton, Richard 
his brother and others re a tenement in Ellale. 

Novel disseisin — ^Adam de Byry v. Henry de Lascy, 
Earl of Lincoln and others re a tenement in Totyngton. 

Novel disseisin — Same v. same Earl, Reginald de Grene- 
hirst, George his brother, Alexander de Elton and Richard 
his brother re a tenement in Byry. The jury to view the 
said tenements on the morrow of S. Matthew the Apostle 
[22nd September]. 



ISO LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Bromhurst v. Geoffrey Baron 
re common of pasture in Barton 

Novel disseisin — ^Alexander le May of Barton v. Geoffrey 
By run re common of pasture in Barton. 

Novel disseisin — Adam de Ruyston v. Robert son of 
Gilbert, Richard son of Adam and others re a dyke 
demolished in Ruyston. 

Plaintiiff withdraws by permission. 

Novel disseisin — Henry de Walley v. Roger de Walleye 
and Adam de Hoylande re common of pasture in Hevkeston. 

Plaintifif withdraws by permission. 

Novel disseisin — Henry de Walleye v. Roger de Walleye 
re a grange, a shippon \boueri€i\ and 25 acres in Heukestone. 

Roger says that he entered as brother and heir of one Robert his brother, 
deceased, who died seised. Henry says he was seised until Roger ejected 
him. Later, put back to the Octave of S. Michael, here, at plaintiffs 
request. 

Nuisance — ^William de Heton, Robert de Shoresworth 
and Cecily his wife v. John de Byrun and others re 
dyke erected to their injiiry in Heton. 

PlaintiflFs withdraw by permission. 

The following cases put back to the Octave of S. 
Michael [6 October] here: — 

Novel disseisin — John de Euias and Cecily his wife 
V. Robert de Holand, Elizabeth his wife and others. 

Nuisance — Same v. Same re obstruction of 5 ways in 
Shapnesbyri. 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Holand and Elizabeth his 
wife V. John Euyas and Cecily his wife re obstruction 
of 2 ways in Shampelesbyri. 

Novel disseisin — Ralph de Mitton v. Robert de Wykeley 
re a tenement in Achton. 

Novel disseisin — Henry son of Henry de Clayton v. 
William de Aluetham, John de Shotelisworth and others 
re a tenement in Clayton. 



5 EDWARD I. 151 

Novel disseisin — Robert de Hyndeley and Elana his 
wife V, William de la Mare re a tenement in Langgeton. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute; sureties, Adam fon of Richard de 
Langgeton and Thomas de Hyndeley. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Knol v. Hugh le Surrays re 
tenement in Queteley. 

Plaintijff did not prosecute; sureties, Swayn Carpenter of Thorndele 
and William son of Bymme le Mouner of Thorndele. 

Novel disseisin — ^John de Wythinton v. Roger de Ecclis, 
Chaplcdn, and German de Neuham re common of pasture 
in Barton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, viz. — no sureties found, only 
"/8r/e«" in the writ. 



[N.B. — There is no existing record of the Assizes taken 
at Clyderhowe on the Octave of S. Michael (6 October 
1277)]. 



152' LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



^g£it|c EoU X238. Bfytxe CountifS. 



6 ^itoarli I. 

P 



wi. 31- OLEAS OF Juries and Assizes taken at Lancastre 

on tht morrow of the exaltation of the 
Holy Cross before John de Reygate and William 

DE NORTHBURGH, JUSTICES ASSIGNED, AND RANULPH DE 

Dakre and Richard le Botyler, whom they have 
associated to themselves, in the sixth year of 

THE REIGN OF KiNG EDWARD SON OF KiNG HeNRY 

[15 September 1278]. 

Roll of William de Norburg of the County of 
Lancastre. 

Novel disseisin^ — Benedict vicar of Gerstang church v. 
John le Taylur re a dyke set up in Gerstang. 

Case struck out as Benedict has died. 

Nuisance^ — William de Dydesbiry v. John de Byrum, 
Simon de Gousle, Robert son of Sewall, Robert son of 
Stephen, Richard fiz la vedue and Robert son of Sampson 
re a dyke set up in Dydesbiry. 

Plaintiff alleges that owing to the dyke, whereas he used to drive his 
(jxen, calves, beasts and other cattle, direct from his house to the common 
pasture in Dydesbiry, he is now obliged to go about a league round. Defendants 
deny damage, and say that plaintiff has ample access to his pasture, the 
dyke being i league from his house. Verdict, that a quarter of the dyke, 
ID perches long, is to the plaintiff's hurt. Judgment, that the said quarter 
be demolished at defendants' cost ; and for defendants as to the rest of 
the dyke. Damages 2S. C. 

' 1239, rn. 37. 



6 EDWARD I. 153 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Alice who was wife of Master William de 
Preston v. Nicholas son of Roger de Preston, Roger son 
of Adam, Robert le Wodeward and John his son re a toft, 
9 acres of land and i acre of meadow in Preston. 

Nicholas says that he bought the tenement frcnn Alice for 49s. sterling, 
which he paid to her and to her creditors at her command. Alice admits an 
agreement between them, but it came to nothing. Verdict, that Alice 
sold the tenement to the wife of Nicholas. Judgment for defendants. 
Plaintiff poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — John de Kyrkeby v, Rogei: de Lancastre, 
Simon le Taylur and others re a tenement in Kirkeby Irelith. 

Put back to the next coming of John de Reygate and William de 
Norburgh hither, on plaintiff's account : the writ to remain with the Sheriff. 

Novel disseisin^ — Isold daughter of Hugh le Forester 
and Alice her sister v. William de Catherton, Richard his 
brother and others re a tenement in Elhal. 

Plaintiffs withdraw writ, by permission. 

Novel disseisin^ — 'Alexander le Mey of Barton v. Geoffrey 
le Byrun and the Abbot of Stanlow© re common of pasture 
in Barton. 

Case struck out as Alexander has died. 

Novel disseisin^ — Roger de Sambyry and Agnes his wife 
V. Robert de Hampton and Margery his wife re common 
of pasture in Samesbury. 

Case struck out as Robert has died. 

Novel disseisin^ — Henry son of Henry de Clayton v. 
William de Aluetham, John de Chuttesworthe and others re 
a tenement in Clayton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Richard de Ryston and John de 
Wallebonke. 

Novel disseisin^ — Adam de Byry v. Henry de Lascy, Earl 
of Lincoln, and others re a tenement in Totington. 

Put back to the next coming of the said Justices hither. 



1239, m. 37. 



154 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin^ — -Juliana daughter of John Gilibrond v. 
Robert de Hoyland, Jordan Taluate, Richard de Copped- 
hirst, Richard son of Elyas, Simon le Taylur and John 
son of Richard de Goldeburne re a messuage, a croft, 7 
oxgangs of land, a moiety of the site of a water mill, 2 acres of 
meadow and 10 acres of wood, in Goldeburn. 

Robert, by Henry de Huton his bailiff, denies that Juliana was 
seised; Juliana says she was in good seisin. Later, plaintiff withdraws 
writ by permission. 

Adam^ de Herthil'liswik,^ Adam de Bikerstat, William 
de Clacton, William de Catherton, Richard de Aula, Alan 
de Welslet, Richard de Hilton, Geoffrey de Chadirton, 
Richard de Wirkedlee, William de Hopwode and Adam 
de Eckelles, fined for a tumult. 

Novel disseisin^ — Richard son of Robert Smith v. Geoffrey 
Brun and the Abbot of Stanlowe re common of pasture 
in Svinton.3 

Put back to the next coming of the Justices of all Pleas hither unless 
John de Reigate and WiUiam de Northburgh come first to these parts, for 
lack of jurors; the writ etc., and the jury are ordered to view on Sunday 
next after the feast of S. Michael [2 October 1278]. 

Novel disseisin^ — 'William son of William de Ponte v. 
Adam de Bury, Henry son of Cecily de Hepe, John le 
Archer, Geoffrey son of Jennet,^ Matthew son of Adam de 
Bury, William son of Richard, Adam son of Gilbert, Roger 
his brother and William son of Robert Stute re a messuage 
and I oxgang in Bury. 

Adam, by William de Radeclyue his bailifif, says that he simply claims 
his own demesne; for one Roger de Boulton held the tenement as his 
tenant and wished to alienate it, so Adam seized it into his own hands. 
Verdict, for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages 2s. C. 

Novel disseisin^ — Adam son of Richard de Boynton^ v. 
Roger le Keu of Symondeston and Margery his wife and 
others re a tenement in Simondestan. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; no sureties, poor. 

' 1239, m. 37. ^ JoKt^ but John (JoNis) in 1239. 

2 Hertliswic, 1239. ^ Rouinton, 1239. 

^ Swinton^ 1239. 



6 EDWARD I. 155 

Cases put back to the next coming of the Justices of 
All Pleas hither, unless John de Reigate &c. 

Novel disseisin} — Richard de Muston v. Robert de Grelley 
and others re a dyke demolished in Denton. 

Novel disseisin} — 'William son of John de SnythehilP v. 
Richard son of Thomas de Perepunt and others re a tenement 
in Rumworth. 

Novel disseisin^ — John de Bromhirst v. Robert de Gred- 
leye re common of pasture in Barton belonging to freehold 
in Bromhirst. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Adam de Hulme v. Robert de Gredleye, 
Robert de Birkes and others re a tenement in Hulme. 

Novel disseisin^ — -Adam de Holm v, Robert de Gredleye, 
Robert de Schothou^ and others re a tenement in Barton. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Alice daughter of Robert de Staynyng 
V. Henry de la Lee re a messuage and 6 acres in Frenkess- 
lee. 

Henry says that one Emma daughter of William de Durrem, before 
Walter de Helyon and his fellow justices last in Eyre in that county, 
recovered the tenement by writ of Mort d' Ancestor from Robeit de Stayning 
father of Alice. Verdict, that Emma recovered and enfeoffed Henry. Judg- 
ment for defendant: plaintiff poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — Nicholas de Turton and Eve his wife 
V. Thomas son of Henry and Ammyria his wife and others re 
obstruction of a way in Turton. 

Put back to the next coming etc., unless etc., by default of the jurors 
who have not viewed, and they are ordered to make a view ; the writ etc. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^John Byrun and Jennet his wife v. Philip, 
Abbot of Roche and others re a tenement in Butterworth. 

Put back to the next coming etc., unless etc., because Henry de Trafford, 
Richard de Workedel,^ Richard de Urmeston, Robert de Schoreswortb, 
Richard de Boulton, Henry de Tonge, Robert de Barlowe, William de Bradechae, 
Robeit de Rediche, Adam de Werberton, Thomas de Heton, Richard de 
Redeford and Roger de Boulton, jurors of that Assize, have not made a view ; 
so they are fined ; the writ etc. 

' 1239, m. 37. ^ 1239, m. 37(/. 

2 Snithull, 1239. ^ Workesley, 1239. 

^ Robert de Schoreswth (erased) de Scuston 1239. 



156 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

William de Dutton,i Serjeant of Blakeburneschyre, fined 
for contempt. 

m. 31 dorso. Novel disseisin^ — -Henry son of Reginald v. Richard le 
Botyler re a messuage and 5 roods of land in Wytele. 

Thomas de Leyland, defendant's bail iff , says that he had entry through 
Cecily mother of Henry. Later, Henry withdraws writ by permission. 

Novel disseisin} — Adam de Pennesbyry^ v. Roger de 
Pennesbyry and Amabel who was wife of Elyas de Pennes- 
byry re the manor of Pennesbyry. 

Amabel says that she has entry through Roger who assigned the manor 
to her as dower after the death of Elyas her husband, son^ of Roger. 

Verdict, that Roger disseised Adam of the manor, except Brailesdon and 
the Milneridyng and the moiety of a water mill on Irewelle. Judgment 
for Adam, except as above; and, as Roger of his own free will warranted 
the gaid manor to Amabel, she is to have of his lands to the same value, 
and the Sheriff is to put her in seisin in a fitting place without delay. 
Damages, 4od. C. 

Novel disseisin^ — Roger de Walleye v. Beatrice de Blake- 
burne, Adam son of Elyas and others re a tenement in 
Little Mittoa 

Plaintiff withdraws writ, by permission. 

The following cases are put back to the next &c. 
unless &c. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^John de Euyas and Cecily his wife v. 
Robert de Holand and Elizabeth his wife re a tenement 
in Sampnelbiry. 

Novel disseisin^ — Same v. same re obstruction of 5 ways 
in Sampnesbiry. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Agnes de Salbury and Richard son of 
Richard v. Thomas de Holton, Dyonisia his wife and 
others re common of pasture in Salbury.* 

Novel disseisin^ — ^William de Hillepol v. William de la 
Mare and others. 

John de Faldworthyng of Keredyn one summoner of the Assize fined 
for not coming, and John de Farinton, Bailiff of the fee of Leylandschire, 
fined for not making the summoner come, nor the Assize. 



' 1239, m. 37c?. ^ Brother, 1239. 

2 Penulbury, 1239. ^ Salebyry, 1239. 



6 EDWARD I. 157 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Emma daughter ot Margery de Sonky 
V. Symon son of Margery de Sonky re a tenement in 
Sonky. 

Plaintifif did not prosecute : no sureties, poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — Emma daughter of Hugh le Norrays 
V. Hugh le Norrays, Robert de Holand and Roger 
Thunwich re 2 messuages, 20 acres of arable land and 
7 acres of meadow in Blakerod. 

Hugh says that he succeeded as heir of Hugh le Norrays his uncle, 
who died seised. Verdict for plaintiff against Hugh and Roger only. 
Judgment accordingly. Damages, 4od. 

Novel disseisin^ — Richard son of Robert and Thomas 
his brother, v. Robert son of Thomas, Warrin son of 
Matthew, Richard de Lascell and Avice his wife re 3 
messuages. 20 acres of land, 12 acres of wood, moor and 
marsh,* in Holand and Dalton. 

The plaintiffs say that Robert their father enfeoffed them by charter 
which they produce. Verdict, that Robert son of Thomas, father of the 
plaintiffs, as he dared not for certain reasons remain in the country, 
surrendered the tenement to the Abbot of Cokersaund, chief lord of the 
fee, who later enfeoffed Matthew father of Warrin ; and Matthew in 
course of time enfeoffed Richard de Lascell and Avice ; and that in no 
way could Robert enfeoff his sons so that they could have seisin. Judg- 
ment for defendants ; plaintiffs poor. 

Nuisance^ — -Hugh le Surreys v. John de Knol re a 
fence demolished in Weteley.^ 

Plaintiff says that the fence protected his crops from devastation by 
wild animals and other beasts, and that owing to its demolition his crops 
are trodden down and destroyed. John says that Hugh wished to set 
up a fence a long way into the pasture of the vill of Weteley, where never 
fence had been before, which seeing he pulled it down. Verdict, that 
John de Knoll pulled down 6 perches wrongfully, and 3 perches, newly 
set up on John's common, justly. Judgment accordingly, John to repair 
the 6 perches. Damages 6d. C. 



' 1239, m. 37c?. ^ More, et marisci ; hut nove* marisci in 

2 1239, m. 38c?. 1239, evidently an error. 

3 1239, m. ^6d. ^ 1239, m. 37. 

® Queteley, 1239. 



158 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Margery late wife of Robert le Feure 
V. Geoffrey Birun and the Abbot of Stanlowe re common 
of pasture in Swynton. 

Plaintijff did not prosecute ; no sureties, poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — John de Workedesley v. the Abbot of 
Stanlowe and Geoffrey Birun re common of pasture In 
Swynton, belonging to his freehold in Workedesle. 

Plaintiff comes but withdraws, sureties John Gssor and Jordan de 
Wortleye. 

Novel disseisin^ — Richard son of Robert de Turton v. 
Robert son of Henry de Turton and Alice his wife re a 
messuage and 12 acres in Heton. 

Defendants admit disseisin, so to custody. Plaintiff remits damages. 
Later defendants' redemption is remitted, as they are poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — Adam son of Richard de Heton v. 
Elias^ son of Ranulph de Heton re common of pasture in 
Heton. 

Plaintiff does not prosecute ; sureties, Robert de Hetton and Richard son 
c.i Robert de Torton. 

Novel disseisin^ — -Almarica daughter of Siward de Mor- 
town V. William son of William de Hil re a messuage and 
3 acres in Acton. 

Put back to next coming etc., unless etc. because the jury have not 
viewed. Jury ordered to view on Monday next after the feast of S. Michael 
[3 October]. 

m. 32. Novel disseisin^ — Alice de Heckeles v. Henry de Strafford 

and Henry son of Hamo re common of pasture in 2 acres 
of moor and pasture in Cliffton. 

Henry de Strafford gays that Alice ha« no separate freehold in that vill 
in right of which she could claim common, and that he as lord of the vill 
approved part of the common under the Statute of Merton. Verdict, that 
Alice has a separate tenement with adequate common, but that Henry has 
enclosed about one acre so that Alice has not free entry and exit, as she 
is obliged to drive her cattle about a furlong [quarentenani] round. 
Judgment, Alice to recover free entry and exit only. Damages for the same 
i2d. 

' Not in 1239. ^ Alina daughter of Ralph de Heton, 1239. 

2 1239, m. 38. ^ 1239, m. 35. 



6 EDWARD I 159 

Novel disseisin^ — Ellen daughter of Hugh de Cliffton v. 
Henry de Trafford and others re tenement in Cliffton. 

Put back to next coming, etc., tmless etc., for default of jury who 
were not summoned to view. 

Novel disseisitfi — William de Dydesbyrry, v. John de 
Birun, Simon de Gousle, Robert son of Sewall, Robert son 
of Stephen, Richard fiz la vedue and Robert son of 
Sampson re common of pasture in 11 acres of wood 
pasture in Didesbyry. 

John and Simon say that they are lords of the vill of Dydesbyry and 
plaintiff is Simon's tenant, and they plead the Statute of Merton. William 
says he holds nothing under John and the Statute does not apply as John 
and Simon are not sharers in right of blood, and the enclosure is at the 
edge of the vill and he has not free entry and exit. Verdict, that John 
and Simon are joint lords and William has ample common and the Statute 
holds good. Judgment for defendants. 

Novel disseisiffl — 'Alice daughter of Adam de Blakebume 
V. John de Halghton, Ellen his wife, Katerine, Matilda 
and Jennet his daughters and Gilbert le Garzun Johan 
re 6 acres in Halghton. 

John, Ellen and Gilbert say that they claim nothing in the tenement, and 
Katerin, Matilda and Jennet say they are seised thereof by gift from John. 

Verdict, that John enfeoffed Alice and put her in seisin subject to the 
condition that the tenement should revert to John if at a fixed term he 
should give to Alice a mantle and a cloak {av/pertunicani] and 12s. at 
stated terms. John failed to keep the covenant so Alice took part of the 
tenement and allotted part to others, and afterwards John did not allow 
her to make use of it. Judgment for plaintiff, and as the Jury find that 
John and the others disseised her after the King's Statute, so all to custody 
and damages doubled. Later, fine ^ mark, surety Adam de Houcton. 
Damages 2s. C. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^John de Ursewyk v. William de Claghe- 
ton,3 Alice late wife of Henry de Croft, Peter de Kellett, 
Robert del Crag,* John del Crag and Thomas son of 

^ Clauton, 1239. 
♦ Crang, 1239, 



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m. 


35. 



l6o LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Michael re common of pasture in lo acres of pasture, 
anciently wood, in Overkellet. 

Alice says that all she holds in Overkellet is in dower of the heritage 
of Roger son of Henry de Croft, a minor, and that she, in his name, 
with William and one Ralph de Daker chief lords of that vill approved 
waste under the Statute of Merton, etc. John says that the said conmion 
lies among the plough lands of the vill below Akergarth, where no waste 
is, and the Statute should not extend to such places. Defendants say 
that even if the Statute does not apply no injury is done, for the custom 
clearly is that joint owners of vills may break up and approve parts of 
the pasture adjacent to their arable land, as this is. Verdict for plaintiff, 
with Judgment. Damages 2S. 

Novel disseisin^ — 'Adam de Byri v, Henry de Lacy, Earl 
of Lincoln, Alexander de Elton and Richard his son re 
20 acres in one place, 2 acres of arable land in another 
and 60 acres of moor and wood, in Byry. 

Henry, by Gilbert de Clifton his steward, says that he knows nothing of 
the matter; the others say that Adam was never seized. Verdict for 
defendants, with Judgment. 

It is shown to the Justices^ that Adam de Oustwyk, under 
bailiff of Orm de Kellet, has remitted the King's fines 
contrary to his oath : so fined, and amerced to the value 
of 40s. 

wi. 32 dor so. Novel disseisin^ — Matilda who was wife of Ralph Godard 
and Richard son of Ralph v. Hugh Godard and Robert le 
Mouner re common of pasture in i acre in Estcherinok 

Same v. Hugh Godard and Adam of the Strette re common 
of pasture in 8 acres in Estcherinok. 

Same v. Hugh Godard and Adam son of Henry re 
common of pasture in 40 acres of moor in Estcherinok. 

Same v. Hugh Gogard and William Gogard re common 
of pasture in 3 acres of wood in Estcherinok. 

Same v. John Aylsi and Henry Ashoks* re common of 
pasture in 4 acres of wood in Estcherinok. 

' 1239, m. 35. * 1239, m. 35c?. 

* JJ'ot in 1239. * Asok, 1239. 



6 EDWARD I. l6l 

Same^ v. Hugh Godard, John Aylsy and Richard son 
of Adam Esthesrette re common of pasture in lo acres 
of moor in Estcherinok. 

Hugh, for himself and the others, his tenants, says that he is chief 
lord of Estchemok and Matilda and Richard are his tenants, and that 
he approved waste under the Statute of Merton. Plaintiffs say they hold 
half a carucate of land and have not enough common for an oxgang. Verdict 
in the first and last three cases for defendants, with Judgment; in the 
2nd case for plaintiff against Adam only as to 4 out of the 8 acres, with 
Judgment, damages 8s. ; in the 3rd case for plaintiff as to 20 out of the 
40 acres, with Judgment, damages iid. Plaintiffs fined as to the several 
other false claims ; but excused, being poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Adam son of John de Blakeburne v. 
Beatrix de Blakeburne, John son of Roger and Hugh le 
Charpunter re common of pasture in Wysewall, viz. in 
one place 4 perches long by one perch wide, and in another 
place 3 perches long by one perch wide. 

Beatrix says that on her own ground adjacent to her messuage, on 
the plots in question, she erected two cottages as easements for cattle as 
she had right by the custom of the country, as her neighbours have done. 
Adam says that Beatrix is not a joint owner of the vill, all she owns 
being by purchase, and she erected the cottages on his common, and if 
Beatrix could thus build and rent [arrentare^ he might be deprived of all 
his common in her land — and he asks that the assize may be taken under the 
conmion law of the land, and not by custom. Verdict that defendants did 
no injury, as the cottages are built on her own land and arable land 
near the vill; the custom of the country is that any villagers may approve 
their arable land near their messuages and the vills where they dwell 
for the purpose of building such cottages. Judgment for defendants. 
Adam poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — William de Hillepol v, William de la 
Mare and others re a tenement in Longeton. 

Put back to the next Eyre etc. unless etc., for lack of Jurors, who 
have not come in full numbers. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Adam de Hocgton v. Peter de Burnhull 
and others re a tenement in Hoghton. 

Similarly put back, because the jurors of the assize have not viewed. 
Writ to remain with the Sheriff. 

' 1239, m. 3sd. 3 1239, m. 35. 

2 1239, m. 36. * Not in 1239. 



1 62 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

m. .33. Novel disseisin} — ^Adam Muton v, William Muton, Roger 

de Chippenley and Richard son of Hugh de Ribbecestre re 
3^ acres of land in assart and 8 acres of moor and wood 
in Ribbecestre. 

Richard says that he holds by William's gift, and that Adam was once 
so seised and wished to sell to Roger; Roger preferred to be enfeoffed by 
William rather than by Adam, so Adam of his free will surrendered to 
William, who enfeoffed Roger; in course of time Richard talked to Roger 
about buying the land, and Roger surrendered it to William as before, 
being chief lord, and William enfeoffed Richard. Adam says that he 
left the country to look for work and was disseised in his absence. 

Verdict, that William enfeoffed Adam, who afterwards left the country 
and stayed elsewhere in service. In course of time William heard that 
Adam was dead, so took possession of the tenement and ejected Adam's 
servant and afterwards enfeoffed Roger, and then Richard ; and Adam never 
surrendered. William, being asked if he will warrant the tenement to 
Richard, lias a day fixed before the Justices in Eyre, when next they come. 
Judgment for plaintiff against William only. Damages ^ mark ; C. Adam 
is poor. 

Novel dtsseisirfi — Margery who was wife of Htigh le 
Norreys of Haugh v. Hugh son of Alan le Norreys, Henry 
his brother and Robert de Hoiland re a third part of 
30 acres of wood in Blakerode. 

Robert says that Margery was never seised, as she holds 2 oxgangs 
for the third part of the said wood belonging to her a« dower. Margery 
says that the bailiff of the Lord Edmund endowed her with a third 
of the wood, and she was seised long before Robert owned land in the 
vill. Verdict, that Margery holds 2 oxgangs in dower, besides part of the 
ground of the said wood, except however in the said wood pannage, bees 
and birds [erased).^ Judgment for defendants. 

Nuisance^ — Richard de Urmeston v. Jordan de Hilton, 
and William son of William son of Valentine de Flixton 
re a dyke set up in Urmeston. 

Plaintiff says that the dyke interferes with his access to his common, 
which is now not so convenient. Defendants say the dyke is in Flixton, 
and plaintiff consented to it. Verdict, that the dyke is in Urmeston and 
interferes etc. Judgment for plaintiff. The dyke to be demolished at the 
cost of Jordan and William. Damages lad. 



' 1239, m. 36. 3 Not erased in 1239. 

^ X239, m. 36c?. 



6 EDWARD I. 163 

Novel disseisin^ — Emma de Sonky v. Symon Truppe^ 
of Sonky, Margery de la Bure and Henry son of Geoffrey 
re a messuage in Liuerpol and 10 acres in West Derbe. 

Symon says that one William Pilche his brother died seised and 
that he is next heir, and Emma has quit claimed to him all her right 
therein. Verdict for defendants, with Judgment; plaintiff poor. 

Mori (f Ancestor^ — Hugh son of Alan le Norreys, in right 
of Hugh le Norreys, his uncle, v. Alan son of Hugh le 
Norreys (as to 26 acres of land, 13 acres of wood, 2 acres 
of meadow, 2 acres of pasture), Robert le Norreys (as to 
29 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, \\ acres of wood), 
Cecily daughter of Hugh le Norreys (as to 21 acres of 
land, 3 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood) and Hugh 
son of Haymo le Waleys^ (as to 11 acres of land, 2\ acres 
of meadow, 4 acres of wood) re 87 acres of land, 19J 
acres of meadow, 28^ acres of wood and 2 acres of pasture 
etc. in Blakerode. 

Defendants tay that Hugh enfeoffed them at a certain feast of Holy 
Trinity and put them in full seisin, in which they continued during the 
life time of Hugh until the feast of S. Laurence next following. Verdict, 
that Hugh enfeoffed defendants and did not die seised. Judgment for 
defendants. 

Novel disseisin^ — Roger de Farneworth, clerk v. Adam m. .33 dors^ 
son of John de Magna Lever re common of pasture in 
500 acres of wood, moor and marsh, in Farneworth. 

Adam says that plaintiff is in seisin and can use the common if he 
chooses ; that he distrained on the said pasture for 16 pence due from 
plaintiff for a tenement he holds of Adam. Roger says that he holds 
nothing of Adam but he holds a tenement of John de Lever father of 
Adam, who is still alive, and pays rent of 16 pence to him, not to Adam. 
Verdict for plaintiff, with Judgment. Damages, 4od. 

Novel disseisin^ — Richard son of Henry son of Ralph 
V. William le Boteler, Henry le Chappeleyn, Robert Stel, 
William le Messer and Richard son of Bene re 2 messuages 
in Werinton. 

Richard® de Molineus, bailiff of William his lord, says, as to one 

' 1239, m. 36c?. * 1239, m. 38. 

2 Trippe, 1239. ^ 1239, m. 37c?. 

' Omitted in 1239. • Over an erastire: William, 1239. 



164 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

messuage, that he claims nothing except custody in right of one Simon 
son of William {sic) son of Ralph elder brother of the said Richard, 
without whom he cannot bring that tenement into judgment, as he is not 
named in the writ. As to the other messuage, one Emery le Boteler, 
father of William, died seised thereof and William was then under age 
in custody of the Earl of Derby ; and while he was thus in custody the 
Earl's bailifif handed over the messuage to Henry son of Ralph, plaintiff's 
father, who held it at will while William was in the Earl's custody. When 
his lord came of age he allowed Henry to hold the said messuage at will, 
on whose death he seized it into his own hands as being held by a tenant 
at will: and one Robert [Uank], as bailiff for the other defendants, 
denies injury. 

Verdict for plaintiff against all but William le Boteler as to the first 
messuage, with Judgment. As to the second messuage, that Henry was 
never seised except as tenant at will, so for defendants, with Judgment. 
Plaintiff poor. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^William de MaghaJl v. Gilbert de 
Halsale and others re tenement in MaghalL 

Plaintiff withdraws writ by permission. 

Nuisance^ — Robert de Hoyland and Alina his wife v. 
Roger CoUan of Slene, Juliana his wife, William de 
Catherton, Laderena his wife, Adam fiz Gille, John son of 
Roger de Heysam, Ralph son of Peter de Lancastre, Michael 
Ferweton, Adam de Brancebrek,^ Roger Delan, Richard 
son of Robert* de Thornholm and Adam Pacok re a fence 
demolished in Ellal. 

Put back to the next etc. unless etc., for lack of jurors, for that 
the parties have brought so many calumnies against the jurors.^ The 
writ etc. 

Novel disseisin^ — Roger de Slene and Juliana his wife 
V. Robert de Hoyland and Alina his wife re common of 
pasture in Ellale. 

Put back to same term at plaintiffs' request. 

Novel disseisin^ — John de Bromhyhurst v. Alexander le 
Mey re common of pasture in Barton. 
Case struck out, Alexander being dead. 

' Not in 1239. * Ralph, 1239. 

2 1239, m. 38. ^ i.e., have challenged so many. 

' Blancebrek, 1239. 



6 EDWARD I. 165 

Certification} — Ralph son of Adam de Thornnedel v. 
Robert de Braddel re tenement in Thornedleye. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; fine remitted, he being nnder age. 

Certification} — ^John de Merclough^ v. the Prior of 
Birskeouk^ re one acre in Dalton. 

The Sheriff was ordered to bring hither this day the 12 jurors of 
the Assize of Novel disseisin taken and held before John de Reygate 
and William Northburg, Justices assigned at Lancastre, between the above 
parties, to certify them upon certain articles touching that Assize. John 
and the Prior come and 10 jurors only of the former Assize, and it is 
certified that 2 are in Wales. And John, being asked on what articles 
he asks that the Justices be made more sure, says that at the former trial 
about the said acre (which he held by sure feoffment of John de Orrul), 
the jurors found that he was never seised, in that he had not then his 
charter by which the jury could certify his seisin ; and he asks that the 
jury should deal with their first verdict. The jury, being examined on 
this, say a«( before that John was never in seisin. Judgment for defendant, 
and John to take nothing by his Certification but is fined for false claim. 

Mort cT Ancestor^ — Thomeis son of Hugh de Dalton, in 
right of his father v. Benedict Gernet re 8 acres in Dalton. 

Benedict says that he claims only through Margaret his wife, who is 
not named in the writ. Nonsuit, with leave to proceed by another writ. 

Novel disseisin^ — Ellen daughter of Ralph de Egergard 
V. Richard Bastard and Adam son of Richard Osebern 
re a tenement in Lathum. 

Plaintiff withdraws writ by permission. 

Mort cC Ancestor^ — Robert son of Warin de Burschou 
and Agnes his wife v. Richard son of Peter and Roger 
son of Robert re 8 acres in Skelmarisdale. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute ; sureties, Thomas de Leys and Robert his son. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Alice who was wife of Robert de 
Tyncler v. Master Richard de Marclane re a third part 
of 4 tofts in Wygan. 

Defendant absent; sureties, Adam Becke and Benedict de Markelan, 
and the Assize proceeds by default. The jury say they have not made 
a view of the tofts; so the Assize to stand over till the next coming etc., 
and meanwhile the jury to make view, and the writ etc. 

' 1239, m. 38. 3 Briskeuks, 1239. 

* Mereohelou, 1239. * Not in 1239. 



1 66 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^John son of Roger de Leuer v. John 
son of Enrnia re a tenement in Famewrth. 

Dismissed, as John son of Roger is dead. 

Novel disseisin^ — Robert son of Robert de Netelham v. 
Adam de Prestewyk and others re a tenement in Prestewyk. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Adam de Ympetres and Henry 
Yelle of Neuton. 

Novel disseisin} — Roger de Farneworth, clerk, v. John de 
Leure, Adam his son and others re common of pasture in 
Farneworth. 

Put back to the next etc. unless etc., on plaintifiTs behalf. 

Novel disseisin^ — WilHam son of John de Quyke v. Robert 
son of William de Bolde, Adam son of Christian, Alan son 
of Richard, Adam Chippe, Richard Erne, Richard son of 
Henry, William his son and Richard Mannyng re a 
messuage, 8 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow, in Bolde. 

Robert says that plaintiff held the tenement of him in farm and 
wished to alienate it to William le Boteler. Verdict for defendants, with 
Judgment. 

m, 34. Novel disseisin (Jury of 24)^ — Baldwyn du Lee v. Adam 

de Hogton, John his son, Henry Gunnesone, and Adam 
son of Henry de Weleton re common of pasture in 
AUerton belonging to plcdntiff s freehold in Weleton. 

The jury of 24, to convict the jury of 12, come: 11 jurors of the 
first jury come, one is dead. Plaintiff alleges that the jury before 
Guyschard de Charrun and William de Northburg, Justices assigned at 
Wytenton, made a false oath in that they said that Adam and the others 
did not disseise him, whereas he stood in good and peaceable seisin of 
the said 3 acres of moor and pasture until etc. Adam for himself 
and Walter de Mireshou, as bailiff for the other defendants, say that the 
Assize at Wytenton was not in article and form as Baldwin complains, 
moreover it was under certain agreements made of old between the lords 
of AUerton and Welleton; and he asks Judgment on account of the 
variation of the complaint which agrees not with the verdict. The jury 
of 24 confirm the verdict as good and legal in every way : Judgment 
for defendants. Baldwin to custody, but pardoned, being poor. 



' Not in 1239. ^ 1239, m. ^$d. 

2 1239, m. 37c?. 



6 EDWARD I. 167 

Mort cC Ancestor^ — Muriel de Cnolal, Margery wife of 
Roger son of Richard de Blakebum, Richard son of Robert 
de Hepei, William son of Henry Teg and John son of 
Walter de Aykysco, in right of Mabel de Cnolal, sister of 
Muriel and Margery and aunt of Richard, William and 
John V. Richard le Boteler re i\ acre in Chorley. 

The plaintiffs Richard, William and John, come not; to be here when 
the Justices in Eyre etc., etc. 

Novel disseisin^ — William Pottere v. Robert son of Adcim 
de Hoyland, Alina his wife, Thurstan de Elhale and Adam 
le Neyr re common of pasture in 200 acres in a wood 
in Elhale. 

Robeai> says that one Henry de Elhale held of him, and that he 
distrained for homage and other service in arrear for that pasture, and 
that all he claims therein is lordship; and plaintiff says that Henry his 
lord, who is mesne between him and Robert, often offered to Robert his 
homage for the said pasture publicly in the County Court of Lancastre, but 
he refused to take his homage; and Robert caused so many and such 
destructions to be done that William cannot use his common and must 
recover possession by the King's writ. 

Verdict, that Robert often distrained William in the said common for 
the homage of the said Henry, who frequently was ready in the presence 
of neighbours to do homage to Robert, who would not receive it ; at length 
William, led by so many distraints, sued Robert in the County Court of 
Lancastre for taking and detaining cattle, which taking Robert pleaded 
to be just and good, being on his own severalty, to wit on part of the 
common put in view ; and the jury say that, owing to these distraints, 
William could not enjoy his common, and that defendants disseised him. 
Judgment for plaintiff. Damages 4s. C. 

Novel disseisin^ — Henry Latheman v. Robert son of 
Emma and others re common of pasture in Waleton. 

Plaintiff withdraws writ by permission. 

Novel disseisin^ — Roger de Farnwrth Clerk v. Richard 
de Reddford, Richard le Cheff of Famewrth, Adam son of 
John de Magna Leuere, Adam son of Eve de Presthall, 
Henry son of Beatrix, Henry de BlyndeshuU and Matthew 

' 1239, m. ^sd. ^ 1239* ^- 36- 

* 1239, m. 35. 



1 68 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

son of Syward de Famewrth re common of pasture in 5 
acres of moor and heath in one place and 50 acres of 
wood pasture in another place, in Famewrth. 

Adun son of Eve says that Richard de Reddford and Richard le Cheff 
were chief lords of Farnwrth, and when they approved their waste they 
gave him as his contingent share the said 5 acres. And Richard and 
Richard say that they approved under the Statute of Merton as chief 
lords, and that Roger holds in fee and has ample c(Hnmon. Roger says 
he holds only 6 acres in Famewrth of the father of the said Adam^ (jsk) 
de Reddford, and many tenements in the said viU he holds by mesne of 
the fee of Robert de Grelley, and the Statute should not apply. 

Verdict, that Roger holds in fee of Robert de Grelley the greater 
part of what he holds in the said vill; and of one John («ic) father of 
Richard who is still alive, he holds only 6 acres, and of Richard nothing. 
Judgment for plaintiff. Damages 2s. G. 

Novel disseisin^ — German de Neuham v. the Abbot of 
Stanlowe and Geoffrey Byrrun re common of pasture in 
60 acres of moor in Barton. 

Defendants, by Robert de Schoreswrth their bailiff, say that a year 
ago and more German brought an Assize of Novel disseisin against them 
for the same common and the verdict was in their favour, and they ask 
whether the case should be heard again. German says that the Abbot, 
at Cliderhowe, retained by Assize taken there 30 acres of pasture which 
he has not now put in view and that an Assize has never passed for 
the common now claimed. Verdict, that the common now put in view 
is the same as that which was decided at Cliderhow. Judgment for 
defendants. 

m, 34 dorso. The following cases put back to the next coming of 
the Justices of All Pleas in that County imless &c. 

Novel disseisin^ — Richard le Norreys v. Richard Trauers, 
Henry his son and others re common of pasture in Quystan. 

Novel disseisin^ — Henry son of William de Leuere v. 
William son of John and Adam his brother re a fence 
demolished in Leure. 

Novel disseisin^ — Roger de Bradehurst v. Robert de Knol 
and others re common of pasture in Rowynton. 

' Richard de Retfiford, 1239. ^ Not in 1239. 

2 1239, m. 36. 



6 EDWARD I. 169 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Richard son of Alan de Birchensagh v. 
Alan de Byrcheneshaghe and Henry his son re half an 
oxgang in Turton. 

Defendants admit disseisin and surrender the tenement to Richard, 
who remits damages : defendants to custody. 

Novel disseisirfi — Richard de Urmeston v. William de 
Flixton and others re a tenement in Urmeston. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, John de Schorreswrth and 
Elioi (erased) William^ son of Thomas de Hurmiston. 

Novel disseisin} — Henry de Astelegh* ^.William de Ferrars 
Thomas Banastre and others re a tenement in Cherlegh. 

Put back to the next etc., as the jury "have not made a view. The 
Sheriff instructed that he cause a view to be made in the meantime ; the 
writ etc. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^William de Heton, Robert de Schores- 
wrthe, and Cecily his wife v. John Birun and others re 
a dyke set up in Heton. 

Plaintiffs did not prosecute ; sureties, Thomas de le Hechylee and 
Roger son of Agnes de Heton. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^John Haydock v. Adam de Hindelegh, 
Isabel his wife, Thomas de Hindelegh,^ Jennet his wife, 
Roger del Tvysse and Robert de Parys re common of 
pasture in 4 acres of moor and 30 acres of wood in Culchik. 

Roger del Twygse says that he holds 10 acres of wood by lease 
from one Richard de Kilchild chief lord of Culchilk who approved them, 
but who is not named in the writ, so he asks Judgment. Robert says 
that one Henry de Parys his son is in seisin of the said 4 acres of moor, 
who is not named in the writ, etc. Adam, Isabel, Thomas and Jennet say 
that the grandfather of the said Adam® approved and assarted 2 acres 
of the said 20, and as to the other 18 that they and the said Richard 
are chief lords and joint owners of the vill of Culchik and plaintiff holds 
of them in fee, and they plead the Statute of Merton. Verdict for 
defendants. Judgment accordingly. 



' 1239, m. 37c?. ^ Sic in 1239 also; should be Holcroft ; see p. 

2 1239, m. 38. 133. 

' Elias, 1239. ® Isabel and Jennet, 1239. In 1238 the original 

* Hasteley, 1239 word has been erased and " Adam " substituted. 



170 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Novel disseisin^ — Richard son of Roger de Worcotesleye 
V. Richard son of Geoffrey de Worcotesleye, Agnes late 
wife of Geoffrey de Worcotesleye, John le Forester, Richard 
de les Bothes, Richard Morsel, Robert le Uncuthemon, 
William de Boudon, Roger le Tayllur, Simon del Schath,^ 
Henry le Tinkeler, William Walewerk,^ John Schreg,* Henry 
Palet, John Malumton, Thomas son of Agnes and Richard 
son of Rik re common of pasture in 80 acres of arable 
land and 28 acres of wood in Worcotesleye, wherein he 
has common all the year. 

Richard son of Geoffrey, as to the 80 acres, says that plaintiff is in 
seisin if he likes ; as to the wood, plaintiff has only put in view 80 acres ; he 
is chief lord of Wrketesle, plaintiff is his tenant and has pasture enough, 
and he pleads the Statute of Merton. Plaintiff says that Statute should 
not harm him, for one Bichard de Workedeley, ancestor of that Richard, 
granted to Roger de Workedel his father a certain piece of land in Workedel 
with free common and easements in all woods, waters, plains and all 
other places except a place called Mokenes, of which he says that though he 
may be defendant's tenant, the latter can make no approvements to deprive 
him of his common under his ancestor's charter; and he produces a charter 
attesting the said gift : moreover he sued Geoffrey de Wrcotel father of 
Richard before Roger de Thurkelby and his fellow Justices last in Eyre in 
that County, for his common of pasture in that vill, and Geoffrey pleaded 
the Statute of Merton, against which he set his charter now produced by 
which his father was enfeoffed of a tenement in the said vill with free 
conmion and easements in all woods, etc. ; and the Court adjudged that 
neither Richard ancestor of Richard nor his heirs could make approvement 
without the consent of him the said Richard son of Roger, against the 
form and tenor of his charter. 

Adjourned^ to the next coming of the Justices in Eyre to these parts, 
unless John de Reygate and William de Northburg first etc., and mean- 
while the rolls to be searched. 

Novel disseisin} — Richard de Bikerstath v. Richard de la 
Croyz re common of pasture in 60 acres of land, in 
open time, and 6 acres of wood, all the year, in Lathom. 

Defendant says that plaintiff was never seised, for he and his father held 
the said land and wood to their separate use. Verdict for defendant. 
Judgment accordingly. 

' 1239, m. 38. * Schireg, 1239. 

2 Le Schath, 1239. ' Not in 1239. 

' Welleberk, 1239. 



6 EDWARD I. 171 

Cases put back to the next coming of the Justices of m. S5^ 
All Pleas in that County, unless John de Reygate and 
William de Northburgh shall come first to those parts, 
and the writs etc. 

Novel disseisin^ — Robert de Hoyland and Elizabeth his 
wife V. John de Euyas and Cecily his wife re obstruction 
of two ways in Samlisbury. 

Novel disseisin^ — Ralph de Mitton v. Robert de 
Winkedley re a tenement in Actoa 

Novel disseisin^ — Richard le Norreys v. Richard Trauers 
and others re a tenement in Wystane. 

Novel disseisin^ — Nicholaa de Haselwell v. Robert de 
Hoyland and others re a tenement in Speck. 

Mori d^ Ancestor^ — ^William son of Nicholas Bussell v. 
William Bussell and Adam Bussell son of Nicholas re an 
acre of meadow and an acre of meadow {sic), in Euketon. 

Novel disseisin^ — Ad-am son of William de Bulling v. 
Henry de Huyton and others re a dyke demolished in 
Bulling. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, William le Borre and Robert le 
Eskebrenner. 

Novel disseisin^ — Adam son of Stephen de Parva Mitton 
V. John de Punchardon and others re a tenement in Little 
Mitton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute ; sureties, Roger de Walley and Richard de 
Rymyngton. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Adam son of Stephen de Parva Mitton 
V. Beatrix de Blakebume and others re a fence demolished 
in Little Mitton. 

Plaintiff did not prosecute; sureties, Roger de Walley and Richard de 
Rymyngton. 

Novel disseisin^ — ^Alan le Norreys and Margery his wife 
V. Robert de Hoyland, Peter de Bumhill, Adam de Biker- 

' ia39, m. 38c?. 



1/2 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 

Stat, Madoc de Acton, Simon de Bikerstat, Robert de 
Wlston, William de Rayneford, John de Ditlon,i William 
de Ayntre, Henry son of James de Pemberton, Richard 
son of Richard de Urmeston and Alexander Astleghe re 
\\ acres in Speck 

Novel disseisin^ — Roger de Mulyneus v. Robert de 
Hoyland, Adam de Bickerestat, Simon de Bickerstan, 
Henry de Pemberton, Maddoc de Acton, Richard de 
Westleye, William de Rayneford, Henry de Tyldesleye, 
Alexander de Astleye, John de Dytlon,^ Robert de Lauton, 
William de Ayntre, Peter de Bumhill and Geoffrey de 
Wryttington re 3 acres in Spek. 

Robert de Hoyland says that Thurstan de Hoyland his father at the 
Assizes last held by John de Reygate and William de Northburg at 
Lancaster as Justices assigned sued William de Molyneus, Roger de 
Molineaus {erased), Patrick de Haselwelle, Nicholaa his daughter, and those 
same Roger de Molyneus, Alan le Norreys and Margery his wife, and one 
Henry son of CoUa, by writ of Novel disseisin for disseising him of his 
freehold in Hale, 100 acres ; and William, Roger, Adam and one Roger de 
Caldry attorney for the others, had pleaded that the tenement was in 
Spek not in Hale : and the Jury found that 20 acres were in Hale and 
that William disseised Thurstan of the same, and Thurstan recovered the 
20 acres. And William de Molyneus brought an attainder against the 
jurors for a false verdict, that the said 20 acres were in Hale, which 
attainder is impending here before the said John and William, and is 
adjourned to the next coming etc. And he asks Judgment whether while 
that is impending he ought to answer the present action, and he says 
that the tenement now in dispute is part of the 20 acres which Thurstan 
his father recovered. 

Alan, Margery and Roger, say they are difiFerent persons to William 
de Mulineus, and that William was not seised of the tenements they now 
sue for when Thurstan sued him, so that he could lose them in anyway; 
and they ask that their case may not be retarded by the said attainder 
which in nowise touches them. And the said Alan, Margery and Roger 
being asked if they were willing that it be verified by the assize which 
they have brought whether the tenements they seek be within the 20 
acres which were adjudged to Thurstan as being in Hale, or not, they 
say no, but precisely ask judgment. And because the Justices wish to be 
made certain on that case the matter is adjourned to the coming of the 
Justices of all Pleas in that County, unless etc. 



' Ditton, 1239. 3 Diiton, 1239. 

2 1239, m. 2^ 



6 EDWARD I 173 



a^Sije EoU 1239. ©ibfrs Counties. 



6 ((Ritoarli I. 

PLEAS OF Assizes and Juries taken at Lancastre m. 35, 
on the morrow of the exaltation of the 
Holy Cross in the sixth year of the reign of 
King Edward [15TH September 1278] before John 
DE Reygate and William de Nor[burgh] Justices 
Assigned. [Roll of John de Reygate.] 

This Roll is a duplicate of 1238, except that the cases are not entered 
in the same order. The entries are contained on membranes 35, 35d, 36, 
3^^t 37> 37*^> 38, and 38^. Any important variations have been entered in 
the notes to the laat Roll, as also the references to the membrane on 
which each case aj^ears on this Roll. 



1/4 LANCASHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS. 



a«»ijr Eoll X244 ^ibn» ffountieis;. 



10 (ffiflitoart I. 

?n. 40. pLEAS AT MaMECESTRE [MANCHESTER] ON TUESDAY 

XT NEXT BEFORE THE FEAST OF THE CIRCUMCISION 

OF THE Lord before Sir Roger Loveday and 
Master Thomas de Sodinton in the tenth year 

OF THE REIGN OF KiNG EDWARD [30 DEC. I281]. 

H^aniradtre. Novel disseisin (Jury of 24) — John Byron v. Robert 
Greleye re 2 parts of the manor of Heton. 

Defendant attaints the verdict of the Assize taken at Lancastre before 
Geoffrey Aguyloun and Alan de Walkyngham, Justices assigned, to the effect 
that William le Noreys enfeoffed John Byron of the said tenement fifteen 
days before the feast of S. Michael a© 7 Edward [15 September 1279] and 
put him in full seisin, and that he so continued for three days until Robert 
disseised him unjustly. Robert says that on the day on which it is said 
that John waj9 enfeoffed no declaration thereof was made until Thursday 
before the feast of S. Martin next following [9 November 1279] when 
John went to the steward of Robert, and asked for entry into the tenement, 
clainling nothing therein but for a term of six years ; and the steward 
did not dare to allow John to enter his lord's fee, neither in fee nor for 
a term, without his lord's permission, and John on the Friday after [10 Nov- 
ember] took possession of the tenement. The steward perceiving this sent 
his men the same day to hinder John from having seisin ; and John, as he 
could in no way get seisin, went to Mamecestre to talk with Robert, and 
asked Robert to satisfy him for the costs and expenses he had incurred : 
and it was agreed that Robert should pay John 17 marks for bis trouble 
and term and for all the rights that he had in the tenement: John, with 
William le Noreys to whom the tenement at one time belonged, came and 
gave it up to Robert as chief lord of that fee and quitclaimed it to him 
and his heirs for ever; so that Robert entered by surrender from John 
and William and not by disseisin; and that such wa« the case he asks a 
jury of twenty-four. 

John and the 12 jurors of the said Assize appear in support of their 
verdict and ask enquiry. 



lO EDWARD I. 175 

Postponed to Sunday next after the feast of the Circumcision of the 
Lord [4 January 128 1-2], for lack of jurors. On which day the parties 
and the jury come and Robert comes and withdraws himself; so he is 
committed to gaol and his sureties to prosecute are fined. Thereupon 
come Peter de Bumil, Adam de Biri, Robert le Noreis, Gilbert Suthworthe, 
Robert de Welston, Richard de Holton, Roger de Boulton, Roger de 
Brodhurst, John de Ainesworth, John de Riland, Richard de Westleie and 
Maddok de Acton, and pay fine for the said Robert and his sureties, 100 
marks ; sureties, Robert de Hoiland, Peter de Bumil junior, Adam de 
Werkilton, Alan le Noreis, Master Richard de Riland, David de Holton, 
Hugh de Holton, Richard de Herkilston senior, Hugh de Walston, Adam 
de Aspul and Henry del Strete. 

Later it is agreed between Robert and John, that John admits the 
tenement to be the right of Robert and surrenders and remits it to him 
and his heirs quit of him (John) and his heirs for ever. Later, John 
acknowledges that he owes to Robert 200 pounds of silver, of which he will 
pay 100 marks at Pentecost this year [17 May 1282], 100 marks at the feast 
of S. Martin next [11 November 1282], and 100 marks at the feast of 
the Purification of the Blessed Mary next [2 February 1282-3], and grants 
that the Sheriff may distrain on his lands and chattels etc. Moreover he 
finds these sureties — William le Botiller, Robert de Hoylaund, Alan le 
Noreys, Peter de Bumhill junior, Adam de Byry, Peter de Bumhill senior, 
Gilbert de Sotheworth, Robert le Noreys, Robert de Wlston, Richard son of 
John de Houlton, Maddok de Akton, Roger de Boulton, Roger de Brodhurst, 
John de Aynesworth, Richard de Westeley and John de Rylaundes, each 
of whom admits himself to be principal debtor and grants for himself 
and his heirs that, if the said John shall be in default at the payment 
of the money at the said terms, the Sheriff shall make distraint on his 
lands and chattels etc. 

John de Byrun acknowledges that he has remitted, given up and 
altogether quitclaimed, for himself and his heirs, to Sir Robert de Gresley 
his lord, two parts of the manor of Heton Noreys with all appurtenances, 
so that neither be nor his heirs can in future claim exact or prove any 
rights in those 2 parts nor in any part of the said manor of Heton Norreys. 
In witness whereof he has put his seal to this writing, these being wit- 
nesse : — Sir John de Hodeleston, Sir James Byrun, Sir Robert de Lathum, 
Sir Henry de Lee, Sir Alan de Sengleton, Sir Richard de Quaghton, Henry 
de Trafford, Geoffrey de Chaderton, Richard Punchardun, Alexander de 
Pylkyngton and others. Given at Mammecestre on Sunday in Epiphany 
in the loth year of the reign of King Edward. [11 January 128 1-2]. 



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