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THE MANORIAL RECORDS OF MEONSTOKE,
HAMPSHIRE
1557-1732
EDITED BY WENDY E. AUSTEN Ph.D
OXFORD 2014
Part 1
CONTENTS
Introduction i
Acknowledgements iii
The Records of the Courts Part I 1-730
Part 11 731-1332
Appendix - Land Allotment 1332 A-G
Index of Persons 1333-1351
Index of Places 1352-1362
General Index 1363-1370
i
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of Court Records was primarily to account for monies owed to the lord of
the manor, either through amercement for minor offences, or fine or heriot, at the
exchange of land on surrender, death or by demise. Secondly the records set out local
laws, orders and customs. The study of these records has long been understood to be of
great importance to Historians, and to concentrate on a discrete geographical unit over
an extended period of time may further elucidate interesting developments. F.W.
Maitland called for the whole Court Record Series to be published in order that a better
understanding of the History of Law might result1. It seems unlikely that this will
happen.
An unbroken court record presents a real opportunity for Historians. For Meonstoke, in
Hampshire, within the lordship of Winchester College, there is such a series. It runs
from the mid 14th century to the mid 16th in the form of Court Rolls, and from then,
collected together in Court Books with records from many other manors, until the mid
20th century. Such a record, although not unique (cf. Cuxham2), is substantial. But,
apart from during the Commonwealth, until 1733, the business of the courts were
largely recorded in handwritten Latin with all the inherent palaeographical challenges
and coded Latin contractions which make reading them extremely taxing. I have set
out to transcribe and translate the full record; in this volume the period covered by the
Court Books (1557 – 1732), to make accessible this primary material.
Much can be inferred from this virtually complete record. Developments in Land Law,
the observance of local rules and regulations which affected the daily lives of villagers,
the varying practices of land-holding, social and manorial obligations, and the
understanding of the Economics of the manor lie alongside the stories of the families
involved. Innovations, trends and patterns have emerged. Idiosyncracies and
predilections have come to light. Given that, there is barely a trace of national events;
and much is repetitive, mundane and terse (Bonfield 1998, xvi3), but “a book full of
curiosities would be a very unfair representation of what went on in the local courts”
(Maitland, 1889, xii). For my part, the process has been absorbing and enjoyable, from
beginning to end.
Vital deeds of title to the manor of Meonstoke, have been held at Winchester College
since its foundation - secured in the belief that they were good investments, safe and
profitable sources of income (Harvey, vii4). The growing complexity and
sophistication of estate administration by the College required a muniment room to
securely house these documents, the “distinctive scent” of such a room “remains
trapped in the documents created and stored there: a warm, brown aroma of pencil
shavings, faded spice, ancient mould. The iron in seventeenth century ink causes it to
age to a pale ochre.” (Worsley, 2007,125). Sand, used to dry the ink, still falls from the
pages when they are opened.
1 Maitland, F.W. 1889. “Select pleas in manorial and other seignorial Courts, Vol. 1”
2 Harvey, P.D.A. 1976. “The Manorial Records of Cuxham, Oxfordshire 1200-1359”
3 Bonfield, L. in Poos, L.R. and Bonfield, L. 1998. “Select Pleas in Manorial Courts 1250-1550.”
4 Harvey, J.H. 1976. “Introduction to Winchester College Muniments” in Himsworth, S 1976
“Winchester College Muniments”. 5 Worsley, L. 2007. “Cavalier”
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Where possible I have laid out the transcriptions and translations as they appeared, but
in full, and in a form which makes for easiest reading. In order to conserve space,
marginal headings have been set in bold at the beginning of the paragraph to which
they allude. Where the broad side of the quill has been used for emphasis, I have
copied this using a bold font.
The process of making editorial decisions is fraught. Having taken a position, one
proceeds with an absolute certainty, which, after time, descends into abject wobbliness.
That said, the following procedures have been observed.
Words abbreviated in the manuscript have been expanded without eye-distracting
brackets or italics in order to allow the text to be read easily. Capitals in the
manuscript, where by convention one would not expect them, have been omitted, again
to produce an uncluttered text. Full stops have replaced the oblique strokes used by the
scribes at the ends of sentences. Paragraph signs and line fillers have been omitted.
Superscriptions have been rendered into full text font size. The letter “j” has been used
where “j” is written, and “i” where that occurs. Where “u” more readily reads as a “v”,
this has been introduced. The double “ff” has been typed as capital “F”.
Words that have been crossed out have been similarly treated. Underlined words
replace words lost or illegible, or where the editor has doubts. Bracketed words denote
obvious slips of the pen, or introductions or corrections by the editor. The Tironian “7”
and the ampersand “&” are expanded to “et” and “and” respectively, while “viz” has
been expanded to “videlicet”.
The spellings of names and places is notoriously inconsistent, suggesting a
considerable lack of interest in orthographical conformity. I have reduced Christian
names from their Latinised forms to conventional English ones, but no attempt has
been made to guess surnames. They appear as they were.
Where English is used amongst the Latin by the Record writers, this has been selected
as it stands, and copied into the English section.
Numbers below twenty are written as words in full. Numbers over twenty are
expressed as they are in the text, or as numerals. Money has been presented in the
translations as £ s d.
The word “map” at the beginning of a record denotes the possibility of producing a
local map, based on directions or descriptions of properties identified in the text.
In the future the court rolls will be treated similarly and the accounts, which closely
mirror the amercements and fines taken by the lord, will also be published. Following
this it is my intention to produce a full commentary on the whole record.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Many people have made this work possible and I am enormously grateful to each and
every one of them. Firstly, I would like to express my thanks to the Warden and
Scholars of Winchester College for allowing me access to the original Court Books
and Rolls and giving me permission to publish them. In particular I am indebted to
Suzanne Foster, the Archivist at the College, who has steadfastly and with gentle
encouragement, supported my efforts from the very beginning.
Winchester College kindly allowed the deposition of groups of Court Books at the
Oxfordshire Record Office, and I am very grateful to Mark Priddy, the Archives
Manager, and the staff, who generously allowed me to work there.
My friends have quietly asked not too often, how it was all going, and Pavel Kruchkov
and Alan Simpson kindly nursed me through the technical problems which beset
computer users. Neil Sewell-Rutter greatly encouraged me with this project and
oversaw my efforts to improve my Medieval Latin. Angela Barton and Prue Fox
proof-read the result, and, to my surprise, found it interesting when I thought I was the
only one who did so. And my husband, patron and proof reader, Richard Austen, has
loyally and unquestioningly supported me. For all this, Thank You.
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CB 1, 2/ 2 April 1557 WCM 23039
Agnes x = William Strugnell
= John Graunte
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem secundo die Aprilis Annis
Supradictis
Nominata Juratores
Robertus Colyn Thomas North Thomas Wyat junior
Willelmus Lynter Willelmus Pryor Thomas Dasche Rogerus Richardes
Willelmus Colyn Christoferus Lowes Thomas Pyncke Christoferus Beves
Johannes Potteron Johannes Lowes Rogerus Wyatt
Item presentant quod Nicholaus Carpenter de Cormanton in Comitatu Suthhampton
husbandman iniuste amputavit j fraxinum crescentem in quoddam loco vocato Nethen
infra dominium predictum ideo prosequitur breve.
Finis iij s iiij d
Ad istam curiam licentatum est Johanni Graunte et Agneti uxori
eius nuper uxor Willelmi Strugnell dimittere duo messuagia et ij virgatas terre et
dimidiam cum pertinentijs cuidam Thome Pincke ad terminum octo annorum
proximum sequentem a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo futuro salvo iure
cuiuscumque. Et dant Domino de fine iij s iiij d. Et ulterius conveniunt cum Domino
ad solvendum duos capones annuatim durante termino predicto ad festum Sancti
Bartholomei capiendum allocacionem annuatim pro predictis duobus caponibus vij s
iijd.
Memorandum quod fiat loquella cum Domino Episcopo Wintoniensis et consilio suo
pro communia inter tenentes suos de Chidden sicut in curia proxima precedenti.
CB 1, 45d/ 30th March 1558
Thomas Wyat dcd = Isabella
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem xxximo die Marcij Annis
Supradictis
Essonie Johannes Lynter, Henricus Collyn, Christoferus Lowes, Johannes Collen
et Johannes Graunte essoniaverunt ad sectam legalem.
Nominata Juratorum
Robertus Colyn Junior Richardus Lane Thomas Northe
Willelmus Lynter Johannes Lowes Thomas Dasche
Willelmus Collyn Willelmus Pryor Christoferus Beves
Johannes Potteron Nicholaus Collyn Richardus Hayward
Nicholaus North jurati
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CB 1, 2/ 2nd April 1557
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there the second day of April
in the year abovementioned.
Named Jurors Robert Colyn Thomas North Thomas Wyat junior
William Lynter William Pryor Thomas Dasche Roger Richardes
William Colyn Christopher Lowes Thomas Pyncke Christopher Beves
John Potteron John Lowes Roger Wyatt
Likewise they presented that Nicholas Carpenter, a husbandman of Corhampton in the
County of Southampton, unlawfully cut down a growing ash tree in a certain place
called Nythen. Therefore he is prosecuted by writ.
Fine 3s 4d At this court licence was granted to John Graunte and Agnes his
wife, the late wife of William Strugnell, to demise two messuages and two and a half
yardlands of land with appurtenances to a certain Thomas Pinck for a term of eight
years next following, from the feast of Michaelmas (29th September) next to come
saving the right of whomsoever. And they give the Lord for a fine 3s 4d. And
furthermore, they agree with the Lord to pay two capons annually during the said term
at the feast of St Bartholomew taking an allowance annually for the said two capons 7s
3d.
Memorandum that a suit shall be made with the Lord Bishop of Winchester and his
fellows for the common between his tenants of Chidden, just as at the recent preceding
court.
CB 1, 45d/ 30th May 1558
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 30th day of March in
the year abovementioned.
Excusals John Lynter, Henry Collyn, Christopher Lowes, John Collen and John
Graunte are excused of suit of court.
Named Jurors
Robert Colyns junior Richard Lane Thomas Northe
William Lynter John Lowes Thomas Dasche
William Collyn William Pryor Christopher Beves
John Potteron Nicholas Collyn Richard Hayward
Nicholas North sworn
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Extrahura xij d Presentant quod una ovis matrix que provenivit de extrahura per
annum elapsum superannuatim et vendiditur Thome Lynter pro xij d.
Heriettum lx s relevium xj s vj d ob qua Item presentant quod Thomas Wyat
qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij j messuagium et unam
virgatam terre vocatam Colmans ad [ac] unum messuagium et unam virgatam vocatam
Glovers diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herietto unus equus et
una vacca pretij inter se xxx s. Idem Thomas tenuit similiter unam [unum] messuagium
et unam virgatam terre ac dimidiam virgatam terre quondam Henrici Christian citra
ultimam curiam obijt per cuius mortem accidit Domino de herietto ij juvencis pretij
xxx s. Et super hoc venit Isabella uxor predicti Thome et clamat tenuram omnia
predicta secundum consuetudinem manerij duranti viduetate sua unde dat Domino de
relevio quartam partem redditus videlicet xj s vj d ob qua. Et predicta Isabella fecit
inde fidelitatem Domino et sic admissa est inde tenens.
Pena Item preceptum est Thome Northe facere Whytelesses Gate et Rogero Richard
facere portas vocatas Stockyate Myllende Gate et Wadden Gate et Isabelle Wyat Vidue
sufficienter facere portam vocatam Netherwadden Gate et Christofero Lowes facere
portam vocatam Stapull Gate citra festum Sancti Johannis Baptiste proximum sub pena
cuiuslibet eorum iij s iiij d.
Summa huius Curie lxxij s vj d ob qua
CB I , 54d/ 3rd October 1558
William Collyns = Joan
Meonestoke Visus franciplegij cum curia tenta ibidem tertio die Octobris Annis
supradictis
Essonie Nullus
Robertus Collyn Willelmus Pryor Ricardus Haywarde
Willelmus Lynter Nicholaus Collyn Rogerus Richarde
Johannes Potteron Thomas Dasche Johannes Graunte
Johannes Lowes Christoferus Beves Christoferus Lowes
Richardus Lane jurati
Relevium vj s Item presentant quod Richardus Person qui de Domino tenuit
libere unum messuagium et virgatam terre per redditum per annum vj s citra ultimam
curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de relevio vj s et preceptum
est Ballivo distringere.
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Stray 12d They presented that a ewe which has come from outside as a stray for
more than a year is sold to Thomas Lynter for 12d.
Heriot 40s relief 11s 6¾d Likewise they presented that Thomas Wyat, who
held of the Lord according to the custom of the manor, a messuage and a yardland of
land called Colmans, and a messuage and a yardland called Glovers, has died,
whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, a horse and a cow priced between them at
30s. The same Thomas, who similarly held a house and a yardland and a half of land,
formerly held by a certain Henry Christian, has died since the last court by whose
death a heriot falls due to the Lord, two heifers priced at 30s. And after this came
Isabella, wife of the aforesaid Thomas and claims tenure of all the aforementioned
during her Widowhood according to the custom of the manor, whereupon she gives to
the Lord, relief of a quarter part of the rent, that is, 11s 6¾d. And Isabella did fealty to
the Lord and was admitted as tenant.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Thomas Northe to mend Whytelesses Gate,
and Roger Richards to mend the gates called Stockgate, Myllende Gate and Wadden
Gate, and for Isabella Wyat, Widow, to properly mend the gate called Netherwadden
Gate, and Christopher Lowes to mend the gate called Stapull Gate before the feast of
St John the Baptist next on pain for whomsoever of them 3s 4d.
Sum of this Court 72s 6 ¾d
CB I, 54d/ 3rd October 1558
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 3rd day of October in
the year abovementioned.
Excusals None
Robert Collyn William Pryor Richard Haywarde
William Lynter Nicholas Collyn Roger Richarde
John Potteron Thomas Dasche John Graunte
John Lowes Christopher Beves Christopher Lewes
Richard Lane sworn
Relief 6s Likewise they presented that Richard Person who holds freely of the
Lord a house and a yardland of land for a rent of 6s per year, has died since the last
court, whereupon a relief of 6s falls due to the Lord, and the Bailiff is ordered to
distrain.
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Heriettum xl s Item presentant quod Willelmus Collyns qui de Domino tenuit
secundum consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre quondam
Churchers ac j quarter lande continens quinque acras terre nuper Johannis Collyns
quondam N Raynoldes ac etiam unum messuagium et ij virgatas terre quare unam
virgatam est terram purpresturam quondam Thome Myllyons per redditum per annum
xxiiijs iij d ob citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino
de heriotto xl s.
Relevium vj s ob qua et dimidia quarta Et super hoc venit Joanna Collyns uxor
predicti Willelmi et clamat tenere omnia predicta secundum consuetudinem manerij. Et
dat Domino de relevio quartam partem redditus videlicet vj s ob qua et dimidia quarta.
Et predicta Joanna fecit inde fidelitatem et admissa est tenens.
Pena Item preceptum est ad istam curiam sicut alias preceptum fuit in curia proxima
precedenti Thome North sufficienter facere portam vocatam Whytelesse Gate citra
festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena vj s viij d.
Pena Item preceptum est Johannes Potteron sufficienter facere sepes suas inter
terram Thome Dasche et predictum Johannem citra festum Natalis Domini proximum
sub pena xx s.
Pena Item preceptum est Christofero Lowes, Thome North et Agneti Nicoll Vidue
sufficienter facere unam portam vocatam Lydgate citra festum Sancti Andree
proximum sub pena cuiuslibet iiij s iiijd.
Summa huius Curia lij s ob qua di qua ou
CB 1, 85-85d/ 27th February1559
Richard Lane dcd = Edith Thomas Northe = Juliane
Meonstoke Visus frankiplegij cum curia tenta ibidem penultimo die Februarij
Anno supradicto.
Essonie Nullus essoniaverunt ad hunc diem.
Homagium Robertus Collyns Johannes Bull Christoferus Bevys
Johannes Potteron Thomas Dasche Nicholaus Collyn
Johannes Lowes Thomas Pinck Nicholaus North
Rogerus Richard Johannes Graunte jurati
Jurati pro Domine Regine Ad hunc diem Robertus Coke, Sampsonus Powre, Job
[Jacob] Collyn, Edmundus Dasche et Humfridus Hayward iurati sunt Domine Regine.
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Heriot 40s Likewise they presented that William Collyns who held of the Lord
according to the custom of the manor a house and a yardland of land, formerly
Churchers, and 1 quarter land containing five acres of land, recently held by John
Collyns, formerly N. Raynoldes, and also a house and two yardlands of land where
one yardland is encroachment land formerly held by Thomas Myllyons for a rent per
annum of 24s 3½d, has died since the last court, whereupon a heriot falls due to the
Lord 40s.
Relief of 6s ¾d and ¾d And after this came Joan Collyns, wife of the said
William, and claims to hold all the abovementioned according to the custom of the
manor. And she gives to the Lord for a relief, a quarter part of the rent, that is, 6s ¾d
and ¾. And the aforesaid Joan did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered at this court, just as it was ordered in the
previous court, for Thomas North to properly mend the gate called Whytelesse Gate
before the feast of All Saints next on pain 6s 8d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for John Potteron to properly mend his fences
between the land of Thomas Dasche and the aforesaid John before Christmas next on
pain 20s.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Christopher Lowes, Thomas North and
Agnes Nicoll, Widow, to properly mend a gate called Lydgate before the feast of St
Andrew next on pain for whomsoever 4s 4d.
Total this court 70s ¾d and ¾d
CB 1, 85-85d /27th February 1559
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there the penultimate day of
February in the year abovementioned.
Excusals No one was excused on this day.
Homage Robert Collyns John Bull Christopher Bevys
John Potteron Thomas Dasche Nicholas Collyn
John Lowes Thomas Pinck Nicholas North
Roger Richard John Graunte sworn
Sworn in for the Lady Queen On this day Robert Coke, Sampson Powre,
Jacob Collyn, Edmund Dasche and Humfry Hayward were sworn in to the Queen’s
Assize.
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Pena Item ad hunc diem preceptum est omnibus ad quos pertinent sufficienter
reparare Le Cawsey inter Cormyngton et Stoke citra festum Sancti Johannis Baptiste
proximum sub pena cuiuslibet xij d.
Diem clausit 2 April Ed. 6, 3o heriott ij equi pretij inter se xxx s
Viduetate relevio vjs jd qua di qua fidelitatem admissa tenens
Item presentant quod Richardus Lane qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem
manerij unum messuagium cum curtillagio et unam virgatam terre quondam Raynoldes
ac unum cotagium et ix acras terre nuper Nicholai Dasche. Ac etiam unum
messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre et unum graungium et j quartronum londe
quondam Johannis Lowes nuper Richardi Burwell ut patet per copiam curiam ostendit
gerentem datum primo die Aprilis Anno Regni Edwardi Sexti Tertio citra ultimam
curiam diem suum clausit extremum per cuius mortem accidit Domino de heriotto duo
equi pretij inter se xxx s. Et super hoc venit Editha Lane uxor predicti Richardi et dat
Domino de relevio pro terra predicta quarte partis redditus sui vj s j d qua di qua
habendum et tenendum predictum messuagium cum ceteris suis premissis prefate
Edithe duranti viduetate sua secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum et
servicium inde debitum et consuetum. Et fecit inde fidelitatem et admissa est inde
tenens per plegium Thome Lynter et Johannis Lowes tam pro redditibus quam
reparationibus.
Diem clausit heriettum nihil finis iij s iiij d fidelitas admissus
tenens Item presentant quod Richardus Hayward qui de Domino tenuit
secundum consuetudinem manerij unum cotagium cum curtilagio et gardino adjacente
nuper Johannis Collyn in Meonstoke predicto. Necnon toftum unius cotagij iuxta
tenementum Agnetis Wylpole in parte australi et tenementum Thome Collyn ex parte
boriali nuper Thome Smythe.[left blank] citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit
extremum per cuius mortem nihil accidit Domino de heriotto quia non est heriettabilis.
Et super hoc venit Humfridus Hayward et cepit de Domino omnia predicta habenda et
tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum et servicium inde prius
debitum et consuetum. Et dat Domino de fine iij s iiij d. Et fecit inde fidelitatem et
admissus est tenens.
Diem clausit herriott iij equis pretii inter se xl s clamat per
mortem statum admissa tenens Item presentant quod Thomas Northe qui
de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et unam
virgatam terre vocatam Tomlyns ac unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac
toftam unius messuagij et dimidiam virgatam terre et iij acras terre vocatam Popehey
[left blank] citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum per cuius mortem
accidit Domino heriotto tres equi pretij inter se xl s. Et super hoc venit Juliana Northe
uxor predicti Thome et clamat tenere omnia predicta per conventionem statum que in
premissis habuit cum predicto Thoma viro suo ut prout patet copiam curiam datam xvo
Septembris Anno Regni Henrici octavi xxiijo habenda et tenenda sibi etc. etc. Et
predicta Juliana fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissa est tenens in premissis.
Summa huius Curie lxxx s v d qua di qua
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Penalty Likewise on this day all those to whom it is pertinent were ordered to
properly repair Le Cawsey between Corhampton and Stoke before the feast of St John
the Baptist next (29th August) on pain 12d.
Death 2 April Edward, 6, 3 (1549) heriot of two horses priced
between them 30 s Widowhood relief 6s 1¾d fealty admitted as
tenant Likewise they presented that Richard Lane who held of the Lord
according to the custom of the manor a messuage with yard and a yardland of land
formerly Raynoldes, and a cottage and nine acres of land recently held by Nicholas
Dasche And also a messuage and a half yardland of land, and a grange and one quarter
of land formerly held by John Lowes, recently held by Richard Burwell, as shown by
the court copy bearing the date 1st April 3 Edward VI, has died since the last court, by
whose death a heriot of two horses priced at 30s between them falls due to the Lord.
And after this came Edith Lane, wife of the aforesaid Richard, and gives to the Lord
for a relief for the aforesaid land a quarter part of her rent 6s 1¾d, to have and to hold
the said messuage with the rest of the premises to the aforesaid Edith during her
Widowhood according to the custom of the manor for rent and service therein owed
and accustomed. And she did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant by the pledge
of Thomas Lynter and John Lowes both for rent and repairs.
Death no heriot fine 3s 4d fealty admitted as tenant
Likewise they presented that Richard Hayward, who held of the Lord according to the
custom of the manor, a cottage with yard and an adjacent garden, recently held by John
Collyn in said Meonstoke. And also a toft of a cottage next to the tenement of Agnes
Wylpole on the south side and the holding of Thomas Collyn on the north side,
recently held by Thomas Smythe [left blank] has died since the last court, by whose
death no heriot is owed to the Lord because it is not heriotable1. And after this came
Humfrey Hayward and took from the Lord all the aforementioned to have and to hold
to himself according to the custom of the manor for rent and service therein owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine 3s 4d. And he did fealty and was
admitted as tenant.
Death heriot of three horses valued between them 40s claim for
the death estate admitted as tenant Likewise they presented that
Thomas Northe who held of the Lord according to the custom of the manor a house
and a yardland of land called Tomlyns, and a house and a yardland of land, and a toft
of a house and a half yardland of land, and three acres of land called Popehay [left
blank] has died since the last court by whose death a heriot of three horses priced
between them at 40s falls due to the Lord. And after that came Juliane [Gillian]
Northe, wife of the aforesaid Thomas, and claims tenure of all the aforementioned by
convention of the status which she has in the premises with the aforesaid Thomas, her
husband, as shown by the court copy dated 15th September 23 Henry VIII, to have and
to hold to herself etc. etc. And the aforesaid Juliane did fealty and was admitted as
tenant.
Sum of this court 80s 5¾d
1 A cottage is not subject to a heriot.
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CB 1, 96/ 20th September 1559
Thomas Northe = Juliane
dcd |
x Thomas aged 15
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia tenta ibidem die mercurij vicesimo die
Septembris Anno superadicto.
Essonie Nullus ad hanc diem.
Homagium Robertus Collens Johannes Bull Christoferus Beves Willelmus Lynter
Johannes Potteron Richardus Cheseman Nicholaus Collen Willelmus Pryor
Johannes Lowes Thomas Dasche Nicholaus North
Christofer Lowes Thomas Pinck WillIelmus Lacye jurati
Misericordia xij d Pene continuantur Presentant quod Thomas Lynter iiij d,
Willelmus Pryor iiij d, Johannes Lowes iiij d ponunt fimum suum in regia via ideo
quilibet eorum in misericordia prout patet. Et ulterius preceptum est eisdem amovere
fimum predictum citra festum Natalis Domini proximum sub pena cuiuslibet eorum vs.
Pena continuatur Posteaquam in ista eadem curia preceptum est omnibus
tenentibus ne ponant fimum suum in via deinceps regia sub pena cuiuslibet deliquente
iij s iiij d totiens quotiens.
Ad hanc diem Johannes Richardes iuratus est Domine Regine.
Decennarius Nicholaus Northe ad hunc diem electus est in officio Decennarij et
iuratum est etc.
Misericordia xij d Insuper presentant quod Nicholaus Carpenter xij d de
Cormynton succidit unam fraxinum in quondam loco vocato Nythen infra dominicum
istud ut patet in Rotulo Curia per presentacionem Homagij dato secundo die Aprilis
Annis Regnorum Philippi et Marie tertio et quarto ideo ipse in misericordia prout patet.
Diem clausit herriettum iij equi pretij inter se xx s Presentant denique quod
Juliana North Vidua qui de Domino tenuit per conventionem status viri Thome North
dudum viro predicte Juliane defuncte unum messuagium et j virgatam terre vocatam
Tomlyns ac j messuagium et j aliam virgatam terre ac toftam j messuagij et dimide
virgate terre et ij acras terre vocatas Popehey ut prout patet copiam curiam dato
penultimo die Februarij Anno predicto Regni predicti Elizabethe etc, citra ultimam
curiam obijt per cuius mortem accidit Domino de heriotto tres equi pretij inter se xx s.
10
CB 1, 96/ 20th September 1559
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there Wednesday 20th
September in the year abovementioned.
Excusals None on this day.
The Homage
Robert Collens John Bull Christopher Beves William Lynter
John Potteron Richard Cheseman Nicholas Collen William Pryor
John Lowes Thomas Dasche Nicholas North
Christopher Lowes Thomas Pinck William Lacye sworn
Amercement 12d penalty continued They presented that Thomas Lynter 4d,
William Pryor 4d [and] John Lowes 4d have put their dung on the Queen’s road,
therefore each of them is in mercy as shown. And furthermore it was ordered for each
of them to remove the dung before Christmas next on pain for whomsoever 5s.
Penalty continued After this in this same court it was ordered for all the tenants not
put their dung on the Queen’s road next on pain for whomsoever, as often as they
offend.
On this day John Richardes was sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Tithingman Nicholas Northe on this day was elected into the office of Tithingman
and he was sworn in.
Amercement 12d Moreover they presented that Nicholas Carpenter 12d of
Cormynton [Corhampton] felled an ash tree at a certain place called Nythen within this
demesne as shown in the court roll by the presentation of the Homage dated 2nd April
3/4 Phillip and Mary (1557), therefore he is in mercy as shown.
Death heriot three horses valued between them at 20s And they present
next that Juliana North, Widow, who held of the Lord by the convention of the status
of her husband Thomas North, formerly the husband of the aforesaid Juliana, deceased,
a messuage and a yardland of land called Tomlyns, and a messuage and another
yardland of land, and a toft of a messuage and half yardland of land, and two acres of
land called Popehey as shown in the court copy dated the penultimate day of February
in the aforesaid year of the aforesaid Elizabeth etc., has died since the last court, by
whose death a heriot falls due to the Lord, three horses valued between them at 20s.
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Finis xxxiij s iiij d fidelitas admissus tenens Et ulterius predictus
Juratores dicunt et presentant quod Thomas Northe est eorum filius junior et minimus
et heres secundum consuetudinem manerij ad terras predictas et quod est etatis xv
annorum. Et super hoc in ista eadem curia venit predictus Thomas filius et cepit de
Domino omnia predicta habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum per annum xxiij s x d et alia servicia unde prius debita et consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine xxxiij s iiij d. Et fecit fidelitatem Domino et admissus est tenens per
plegium Thome Pynck et Thome Lynter tam pro redditus quam reparationibus et alijs
servicijs.
Pena Preceptum est ad hunc curiam Agneti Nicoll Vidua sufficienter reparare
tenementum suum in cooperturo et muro citra festum Natalis Domini proximum sub
pena iij s iiij d.
Electi Alicia Adam Vidua elegit Thomam Lynter et Robertum Collens,
Johannem Nicoll, Willelmum Lynter et Thomam Pinck ad dividendum, indicandum
que terras iacentes et pertinentes ad tenementum predicte Alicie, et que ad tenementum
predicti Johannis citra proximam curiam.
Messor Ad hanc diem Johannes Lowes electus est in officio Messoris et iuratus
ad executionem etc.
Memorandum quod ad hanc curiam licentatum est Roberto Collen escambire terram
scilicet in Byston continentem per estimationem iiij perticas quadrante pro terra
Humfridi Hayward continentem per estimationem iiij partes j acre terre iacentem ex
appositionem tenemento Roberti Collyns predicti in boreali parte prefati et tenemento
Agnetis Wilpole ex parte australi.
Afferatores Robertus Collyns
Willelmus Lynter jurati
Summa Huius Curia lx s iiij d
CB 1, 127/ 27th April 1560
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia tenta ibidem xvijo die Aprilis Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia etc. Secundo
Essonie
Homagium Robertus Collen Thomas Lynter Rogerus Richardes
Willelmus Lynter Thomas Dasche Johannes Bull
Willelmus Pryor Nicholaus Collen Christofer Lynter
Johannes Potter Thomas Pinck
Johannes Lowes Messor Christofer Lowes
Willelmus Lacye Christofer Beves jurati
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Fine 33s 4d fealty admitted as tenant And furthermore the
aforesaid Jurors reported and presented that Thomas Northe is the youngest son and
heir of them (Thomas and Juliana) according to the custom of the manor, for the
aforesaid lands and that he is fifteen years of age. And after this to this same court
came the aforesaid Thomas, the son, and took from the Lord all the aforementioned to
have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 23s 10d
per annum and other services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the
Lord for a fine 33s 4d. And he did fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant by the
pledge of Thomas Pinck and Thomas Lynter as much for the rents as the repairs and
other services.
Penalty It was ordered at this court for Agnes Nicoll, Widow, to properly repair
the roof and wall of her tenement before next Christmas on pain 3s 4d.
Elected Alice Adam, Widow, elected Thomas Lynter and Robert Collens, John
Nicoll, William Lynter and Thomas Pinck to divide [to beat the bounds], indicating
those lands lying and pertaining to the holding of the aforesaid Alice, and which
[pertain] to the holding of the aforesaid John before the next court.
Hayward On this day John Lowes was elected into the office of Hayward and was
sworn in (for the execution of those duties).
Memorandum that at this court Robert Collen was licenced to exchange land, namely
in Byston, containing by estimation four square perches, for land held by Humfrey
Hayward containing by estimation four parts of an acre of land lying next to the
holding of the aforesaid Robert Collyns on the north side of the aforesaid, and the
holding of Agnes Wilpole on the south side.
Assessors Robert Collyns
William Lynter sworn
Sum of this court 60s 4d
CB 1, 127/ 17th April 1560
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 17th April in the 2nd
year of the reign of Elizabeth by the grace of God etc. 1560
Excusals
Homage Robert Collen Thomas Lynter Roger Richardes
William Lynter Thomas Dasche John Bull
William Pryor Nicholas Collen Christopher Lynter
John Potter Thomas Pincke
John Lowes Hayward Christopher Lowes
William Lacy Christopher Beves sworn
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Ad hanc diem Thomas Prior, Willelmus Strugnell, Alicia Graunte et Thomas Strugnel
jurati sunt Domine Regine in Assise.
Annualis cognitio xij d Ad hanc curiam licentatum est Willelmo Lacye dimittere
terras suis fine cuidam honesto subtenenti ad terminum xij annorum proximum
sequentem a festo Sancti Michaelis proximo. Et dat de fine pro annuali cognitione
quousque xij d.
Mete Item presentant quod mete sagittarie sunt in decasu et ruinose. Ideo
preceptum est eisdem predictas metas erigere citra festum Pentecostes proximum sub
pena vj s viijd.
Pena
Item preceptum est Edithe Lane sufficienter reparare tenementum suum
citra festum Pentecostes predictum sub pena iij s iiij d. Similiter preceptum est Thome
Dasche reparare tenementum suis citra festum Sancti Johannis Baptiste proximum sub
pena iij s iiij d.
Pena
Item preceptum [est] Christofero Lowes, Nicholao North et Agnete
Nicholl sufficienter facere portam vocatam Lydgate citra festum Sancti Philippi et
Jacobi sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena
Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus sufficienter reparare citra
proximam curiam viam regiam vocatam Le Cawsey sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiij d
Summa huius Curie nullus
CB 1, 135d/ 13th September 1560
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem die Veneris xiij Septembris
Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gracia etc. Regina Secundo
Essonie
Homagium
Robertus Collen Thomas Dasche Johannes Graunte
Willelmus Lynter Nicholas Collen Agnes Nicoll Vidua
Johannes Potteron Willelmus Lacye Christoferus Bevis
Willelmus Pryor Rogerus Richardes Johannes Lowes Messarius
Thomas Pinck Johannes Bull Christopher Lowes egrotativus
Thomas Lynter Richardus Cheseman jurati
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On this day Thomas Pryor, William Strugnell, Alice Graunt and Thomas Strugnell
were sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Annual ackowledgement 12d At this court William Lacye was licenced to
demise his fineable lands to a certain honest subtenant for a term of twelve years from
Michaelmas next. And he gives for a fine for annual recognition 12d.
Boundary stone1 Likewise they presented that the boundary stone arrows are in
disrepair and ruinous. Therefore it was ordered that these same aforementioned be re-
erected before the next feast of Pentecost (Whit Sunday) on pain 6s 8d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Edith Lane to properly repair her tenement
before the aforesaid feast of Pentecost on pain 3s 4d. Similarly it was ordered for
Thomas Dasche to repair his tenement before the feast of St John the Baptist (29th
August) next on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Christopher Lowes, Nicholas North and
Agnes Nicholl to properly mend a gate called Lydgate before the feast of St Philipp
and James (1st May) on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants to properly repair the Queen’s
Road called Le Cawsey before the next court on pain for whomsoever 3s 4d.
Sum of this court - nothing
CB 1, 135d/ 13th September 1560
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there Thursday 13th
September in the second year of the reign of Elizabeth by the grace etc.
Excusals
Homage
Robert Collen Thomas Dasche John Graunte
William Lynter Nicholas Collen Agnes Nicoll Widow
John Potteron William Lacye Christopher Bevis
William Pryor Roger Richardes John Lowes Hayward
Thomas Pinck John Bull Christopher Lowes sickly
Thomas Lynter Richard Cheseman sworn
1 First mention of a Boundary marker.
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Extrahura remanet Presentant j suem provenientem de extrahura in festo
Simonis et Jude et remanet in custodia Thome Lynter quousque etc.
Pena Ad huc sicut in curia proxima precedenti preceptum est omnibus
tenentibus sufficienter reparare viam regiam vocatam le Cawsey quilibet pro parte sua
citra festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquentes
vj s viij d.
Ad hunc diem preceptum est Roberto Collen, Willelmo Pryor, Willelmo Lynter,
Johanni Potteron, Christofero Bevis, Thomas Lynter, Johanni Lowes messoris
presentatus esse apud Hamildon xvo die Octobris proximi ad visum franciplegij
ibidem tentam per officiorum Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis.
Memorandum Notum ad inquirendum in proxima curia de quibusdam terris
vocata Dallabore continentem per estimationem quinque acras terre et bosci in
Subberton que Johannes Twyneham tenuit per copiam curiam datam xvijo anno
Henrici septimi redditus de fine xij d et herrietto ex conventione iij s iiij d.
CB 1, 172 /11th March 1561
Alice = Christopher Lowes John Lowes Joan Collens
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Richard x Philipp aged 6
Meonstoke Ad visum franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem die Martis Undecimo
die Martij Anno Regni Elizabethe Regine Tertio
Essonie Editha Lane Vidua essoniavit per Rogerum Richardes.
Nominatim Juratores
Willelmus Lynter Thomas Cleverley Christoferus Beves
Robertus Collen Nicholaus Collen
Johannes Potteron Thomas Dasche
Thomas Lynter Richardus Cheseman
Thomas Pincke Johannes Graunte
Johannes Bull Rogerus Richardes jurati
Extrahura iij s iiij d Item presentant unam suem proveniens de extrahura
superannuatim venditur Thome Lynter pro xvj d.
Item presentant ij oves matres provenientes de extrahura superannuatim et venduntur
Thome Lynter et Johanni Lowes pro ij s.
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Stray [remains in custody] They present a sow which has come from outside
as a stray since the feast of Sts Simon and Jude (28th October), remains in the custody
of Thomas Lynter until etc.
Penalty At this court, just as at the last preceding court, it was ordered for all the
tenants to properly repair the Queen’s road called Le Cawsey, each his part, before
Michaelmas on pain for whomsoever offends 6s 8d.
On this day it was ordered for Robert Collen, William Pryor, William Lynter, John
Potteron, Christopher Bevis, Thomas Lynter and John Lowes the Hayward, to present
themselves at Hambledon on 15th October next, for the view of the Frankpledge held
there for the office of the Lord Bishop of Winchester1.
Memorandum Let it be noted for an inquiry at the next court concerning certain
lands called Dallabore containing by estimation five acres of land and woods in
Subberton which John Twyneham held by court copy dated the 17th year of Henry VII
(1501-2), rent from the fine 12d and a heriot by agreement 3s 4d.
CB 1, 172/ 11th March 1561
Meonstoke At the view of the Frankpledge with court held there Tuesday 11th
March in the 3rd year of the reign of Elizabethe the Queen.
Excusals Edith Lane, Widow, is excused by Roger Richardes.
Named Jurors
William Lynter Thomas Cleverley Christopher Beves
Robert Collen Nicholas Collen
John Potteron Thomas Dasche
Thomas Lynter Richard Cheseman
Thomas Pincke John Graunte
John Bull Roger Richardus sworn
Stray 3s 4d Likewise they presented a sow which has come from outside as a
stray for more than a year is sold to Thomas Lynter for 16d.
Likewise they presented two ewes which have come from outside as strays for more
than a year are sold to Thomas Lynter and John Lowes for 2s.
1 First mention of a meeting outside the manor, at Hambledon, for the Bishop's business.
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Heriettum ij equi pretij xxvj s viij d Item presentant quod Christoferus Lowes
qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et j
virgatam terre et dimidiam acram j cotagium cum curtilagio in Meonstoke parres ac j
messuagium et j virgatam terre in Meonstoke Ferrant que quondam fuerunt Johannis
Lowes patris Richardi Lowes citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde
accidit Domino de herrietto duo equi pretij xxvj s viij d.
Finis viij s j d Et super hoc venit Alicia Lowes Vidua uxor predicti Christoferi
et clamat tenere omnia predicta duranti viduetate dum sola et casta se gesserit habenda
et tenenda sibi etc. Et dat Domino de fine tertio parte redditus videlicet viij s j d quarta.
Et fecit fidelitatem Domino et admissa est tenens per plegium Willelm Lynter et
Thome Pinck tam de redditu quam reparationibus.
Item presentant quod Joanna Collen qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem
manerij duranti viduetate sua j messuagium et j virgatam terre quondam Churchers ac
quarta londe continens quinque acras terre nuper Johannis Collen quondam Raynoldes
ac etiam j messuagium et ij virgatas terre quarum una virgata est terre purpresture
quondam Thome Myllyens citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum.
Finis liij s iiij d Et super hoc dicunt quod Philipus Collen est minor filius et heres
ad terras predictas secundum consuetudinem manerij et est etate sex annorum et
presens in curia petit admitti habendas et tenendas sibi secundum consuetudinem
manerij per redditum xxiiij s iij d ob et alia opera et servicia unde prius debita et
consueta. Et dat Domino de fine liij s iiij d. Et fidelitatem predicte Philipi respectuatur
quousque etc.
Et ulterius custodia predicti Philipi remanet Thome Collen quousque etc.
Finis xl s Ad hanc curiam venit Willelmus Twyneham et cepit de Domino certas
terras vocatas Delabere continentes per estimacionem quinque acras terre et bosci in
Subberton que Johannes Twyneham nuper tenuit per copiam curiam datum xvij anno
Henrici Septimi habendas et tenendas sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum per annum ij s et alia servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de
fine xl s unde habet diem solutionis xx s in festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo
et alia xx s in festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli que erit in Anno Domini 1562. Et
fidelitas predicti Willelmi respectuatur usque in proxima curia.
Summa vi li xi s v d qua
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Heriot of 2 horses priced at 26s 8d Likewise they presented that Christopher
Lowes who held of the Lord according to the custom of the manor, a messuage and a
yardland of land, and a half acre, and a cottage with a yard in the parish of Meonstoke,
and a house and yardland of land in Meonstoke Ferrant which were formerly held by
John Lowes, father of Richard Lowes, has died since the last court, whereupon a heriot
falls due to the Lord of two horses priced at 26s 8d.
Finis 8s 1d And after this came Alice Lowes, Widow, wife of the aforesaid
Christopher and claims tenure of all the aforementioned during her Widowhood while
she remains alone and chaste, to have and to hold to herself etc. And she gives to the
Lord for a fine a third part of the rent, namely 8s 1¼d. And she did fealty to the Lord
and was admitted as tenant by the pledge of William Lynter and Thomas Pinck, both
for rent and repairs.
Likewise they presented that Joan Collen who held of the Lord according to the
custom of the manor during her Widowhood, a messuage and a yardland of land,
formerly Churchers, and a quarterland containing five acres of land, recently held by
John Collen, formerly Raynolds, and also a house and two yardlands of land where one
yardland of land is encroachment land formerly held by Thomas Myllyens, has died
since the last court.
Finis 53s 4d And after this they said that Philipp Collen is the youngest son
and heir of the aforesaid lands according to the custom of the manor, and is six years of
age1 and is present in court and seeks to be admitted, to have and to hold to himself
according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 24s 3½d and other works and
services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 53s
4d. And the fealty of the aforesaid Philipp is postponed until etc.
And furthermore the custody of the said Philipp remains with Thomas Collen until etc.
Fine 40s To this court came William Twyneham and took from the Lord certain
lands called Delabere containing by estimation five acres of land and woods in
Subberton which John Twyneham recently held by court copy dated 17th year of
Henry VII (1501/2), to have and to hold to himself for a rent per annum of 2s and other
services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 40s
whereupon he has a day for the payment of 20s at Michaelmas next and another 20s at
Michaelmas which will be in AD 1562. And the fealty of the aforesaid William is
postponed until the next court.
Sum £6 11s 5 ¼d
1 Admitted at the age of six.
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CB I, 179d/ 6th October 1561
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem Sexto die Octobris Anno
Regni Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
Tertio iij
Essonie Ad hanc diem nullus
xij Juratores
Willelmus Lynter Johannes Bull Richardus Cheseman Willelmus Twyneham
Robertus Collen Nicholaus Collen Christoferus Lynter
Johannes Potteron Thomas Dasche Christoferus Bevys
Thomas Pyncke Thomas Cleverley Willelmus Lacye jurati
Pena Ad hunc diem preceptum est Rogero Richardes amovere sepem quam
ponit iuxta viam regiam et eandem in molius dirigere citra proximam curiam sub pena
vj s viij d.
Misericordia vj s viij d Item presentant quod Rogerus Richardes (vj s viij d
perdonavit) est communis perturbator vicinorum suorum ideo ipse in misericordia
prout patet.
Misericordia vj s viij d Item presentant quod predictus Rogerus Richardes (vj s
viij d perdonavit) fregit powndfaldum Domini et abinde duxit duas vaccas ideo etc.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ad quos attinent sufficienter
emendare viam regiam iuxta Corhampton. Ac etiam reparare viam regiam vici de
Meonstoke iuxta tenementa suis quilibet pro parte suis citra proximam curiam sub
pena cuiuslibet vj s.
Willelmus Lynter querelat versus Rogerum Richardes de placito transgressione plegius
de prosecutis Johannes Potteron et Thomas Pyncke.
Afferatores Willelmus Lynter
Thomas Cleverley jurati
Summa xiij s iiij d perdonavit
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CB I, 179d/ 6th October 1561
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held 6th October in the 3rd year
of the reign of Elizabeth by the grace [of God], Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith.
Excusals None on this day
The twelve Jurors
William Lynter John Bull Richard Cheseman William Twyneham
Robert Collen Nicholas Collen Christopher Lynter
John Potteron Thomas Dasche Christopher Bevys
Thomas Pyncke Thomas Cleverley William Lacye sworn
Penalty On this day it was ordered for Roger Richardes to remove a fence which
he has placed next to the Queen’s road [and] it should be softened to put it right before
the next court on pain 6s 8d.
Amercement 6s 8d Likewise they presented that Roger Richardes 6s 8d
granted is a common nuisance in his neighbourhood. Therefore he is in mercy as
shown.
Amercement 6s 8d Likewise thy presented that the aforementioned Roger
Richardes (6s 8d granted) broke the lord's pound and thereafter he led away two
cows. Therefore he is in mercy etc.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all tenants to whom it pertains to properly
mend the Queen’s road leading to Corhampton. And also to repair the Queen’s road in
the vicinity of Meonstoke leading to their holdings, each his part, before the next court
on pain 6s.
William Lynter complains against Roger Richardes in a plea of trespass, by the pledge
of the following, John Potteron and Thomas Pyncke.
Assessors William Lynter
Thomas Cleverley sworn
Sum 13s 4d granted
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CB 2, 8/ 8th May 1562 WCM 23040
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem die Veneris octavo Maij Anno
Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
Quarto
Essonie Nullus
Pena Homagium ibidem venit et presentat quod quantum in ultima curia preceptum
est omnibus tenentibus ad quos attenctus reparare viam regiam iuxta Corhampton sub
pena vj s viij d perdonavit que Thomas Lynter, Johannes Graunte, Willelmus Lacye et
omnes alij infecti reliquerunt quocirca pena predictum forisfaciendi. Et ulterius
preceptum est eisdem citra proximam curiam sufficienter reparare viam predictam sub
pena cuiuslibet viij s. Similiter preceptum est eisdem reperare viam regiam vice de
Meonstoke sub pena consilie.
Misericordia xij d Item presentat quod Sampsonus Powre iiij d, Johannes Nicoll
iiij d et Thomas North iiij d sunt communes piscatores in aquis et villarum Domini
ideo ipsi misericordia.
Ad hanc diem Johannes Bagen electus est in officio Decennarij et iuratus.
Afferatores Robertus Collen
Johannes Bull jurati
Summa huius curia xij d
CB 2, 13/ 7th October 1562
Meonestoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem septimo die Octobris Anno
supradicto
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina
Robertus Collen Ricardus Cheseman Nicholaus Collen
Willelmus Lynter Petrus Lacye Thomas Dasche
Thomas Lynter Christoferus Lynter Johannes Bull
Johannes Potron Johannes Graunt Christoferus Bevys jurati
Ad hunc diem Ricardus Collen et Robertus Bagon iurati sunt Domine Regine in
Assisa.
Extrahura ij s Item presentant ij oves qua una aries et altera vervix que proveniunt
de extrahura in festo Sancti Michaelis 1561 superannuatim et venduntur Johanni
Lowes pro ij s.
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CB2, 8/ 8th May 1562
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there Thursday 8th May in the
4th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Penalty The Homage there came and presented that, as at the last court, it was
ordered for all the tenants concerned to repair the Queen’s road near Corhampton on
pain (6s 8d granted) which Thomas Lynter, John Graunte, William Lacye and all the
others, have left unfinished, therefore the aforesaid penalty is about to be forfeited.
And furthermore it was ordered for the same before the next court, to properly repair
the said road on pain for whomsoever 8s. Similarly it was ordered for the same to
repair the road in the neighbourhood of Meonstoke on pain for the council.
Amercement 12d Likewise they presented that Sampson Powre 4d, John Nicoll 4d,
and Thomas North 4d are common fishers in the waters and village of the Lord.
Therefore they are in mercy.
On this day John Bagen was elected to the office of Tithingman and sworn in.
Assessors: Robert Collen et John Bull sworn
Total of this court 12d
CB 2, 13/ 7th October 1562
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 7th October in the year
abovementioned.
Excusals None
12 for the Lady Queen
Robert Collen Richard Cheseman Nicholas Collen
William Lynter Peter Lacy Thomas Dasche
Thomas Lynter Christopher Lynter John Bull
John Potron John Graunt Christopher Bevys sworn
On this day Richard Collen and Robert Bagon are sworn into the Queen’s Assize.
Stray 2s Likewise they presented two sheep of which one is a young ram and the
other a wether sheep, which have come from outside as strays for more than a year
since Michaelmas 1561, are sold to John Lowes for 2s.
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Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus sufficienter facere portas suas circa
Meonstoke sub pena ciuislibet ij s vj d.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus stramine cooperire le Shamble Howse
citra festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena cuiuslibet vj d.
Pena Item preceptum est Ricardo Cheseman sufficienter facere sepes suas iuxta
Waddon citra festum Natalis Domini sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Item preceptum est Nicholao Northe sufficienter facere sepes suas iuxta
Waddon predictum citra festum Natalis Domini sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Item preceptum est Roberto Collen sufficienter facere sepes suas iuxta Beryshe
citra festum Natalis Domini sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Item preceptum est Roberto Collen sufficienter facere sepes suas circa Shudley
citra festum predictum sub pena predicta.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus quod non pasturabunt animales suos in
Shudley vocato Rothesbeaste nisi sint animales tantum modo j anni sub pena cuiuslibet
vj s viij d.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus sufficienter facere sepes suas circa
Shudley citra festum Natalis Domini proximum sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiij d.
Affuratores nihil quia nullus quod affuretur
Summa huius Curie ij s
CB 2, 66d-67/ 12th May 1563
John Potteron
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John aged 16
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta duodecimo die Maij
Anno Regni Elizabethe dei Gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris
etc. Quinto
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina Robertus Collen, Thomas Lynter, Willelmus Lynter,
Ricardus Cheseman, Petrus Lacye, Johannes Bull, Thomas Dashe, Thomas Pyncke,
Christoferus Bevys, Nicholaus Collen, Nicholaus North, Rogerus Richarde, Johannes
Graunt et Johannes Collen.
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Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants to properly mend their gates
around Meonstoke on pain for whomsoever 2s 6d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants to cover with straw the
Shamble House1 before the feast of All Saints next on pain for whomsoever 6d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Richard Cheseman to properly mend his
fence near Waddon before Christmas on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Nicholas Northe to properly mend his fence
near Waddon before Christmas on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Robert Collen to properly mend the fence
near Beryshe before Christmas on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Robert Collen to properly mend his fence
near Shudley before the aforesaid feast on the aforesaid pain.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all tenants not to graze their animals called
Rotherbeastes on Shudley unless they are under one year on pain for whomsoever 6s
8d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants to properly mend their fences
near Shudley before next Christmas on pain for whomsoever 3s 4d.
Assessors none as there was nothing to assess
Total of this Court 2s
CB 2, 66d-67/ 12th May 1563
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there 12th May in the
5th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen Robert Collen, Thomas Lynter, William Lynter,
Richard Cheseman, Peter Lacye, John Bull, Thomas Dashe, Thomas Pyncke,
Christopher Bevys, Nicholas Collen, Nicholas North, Roger Richardes, John Graunte,
and Johannes Collen.
1 First mention of the Shamble House.
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Obitus Potteron iij herietta lx s Juratores presentant quod Johannes Potteron qui
de Domino tenuit j messuagium et j virgatam terre ac j messuagium et dimidiam
virgatam terre quondam Thome Collen: Necnon unum messuagium et j virgatam et
dimidiam terre quondam Willelmi Potteron citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit
extremum unde accidit Domino de tribus heriettis j equus et due vacce pretij inter se
lx s. Et quod Johannes Potteron filius predictis Johannis est proximus heres ad terram
predictam et est etatis sedecim annorum.
Finis lxvj s viij d
Et super hoc in ista eadem curiam venit predictus Johannes filius
et cepit de Domino omnia premissa habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem
manerij per redditum opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine
lxvj s viij
d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est tenens per plegium Ricardi Wastell cui
custodia predictis Johannis committitur quousque etc.
Forisfactura vj s Item presentant quod ubi preceptum fuit omnibus tenentibus
stramine cooperire le Shamblehowse citra festum Omnium Sanctorum sub pena
cuiuslibet vj d. Thomas Lynter, Willelmus Lynter, Ricardus Cheseman, Petrus Lacye,
Johannes Bull, Thomas Dasche, Thomas Pyncke, Nicholaus Collen, Nicholaus North,
Rogerus Rycharde, Johannes Graunte et Johannes Collen tenentes Domini pena
predicta minime ponderantes domum vocatam le Shamblehowse predictam sicut pena
eis fuit non reperarunt ideo forisfactura vj s videlicet quilibet predicti vj d.
Electio Decennarij Ad hunc diem Thomas Lynter electus est in officio Decenarij et
iuratus.
Pena forisfactura x s Item presentant quod ubi preceptum fuit omnibus
tenentibus huius manerij ad quos attinebant sufficienter facere portas suas circa
Meonstoke sub pena cuiuslibet ij s vj d quidam tamen Willelmus Lynter, Ricardus
Wastell, Agnes Nicholl et Johannes Collen tenentes manerij predicti dicta pena in hac
parte minime ponderantes portas suas infectas reliquerunt non solutas ad grave
damnum et nocumentum vicinorum verum etiam in contemptu curie ideo quilibet
predicti Willelmi, Ricardi, Agnete et Johannis forisfacerunt Domino penam ij s vj
d
predicta in toto x s.
Afferatores nullus quia nulli
Summa huius curia vj li vj s viijd ultima xvj s de pena forisfacerunt
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The death of Potteron three heriots 60s The Jurors presented that John
Potteron who holds of the Lord a house and a yardland of land, and a house and a half
yardland of land formerly held by Thomas Collen, and also a house and a yardland and
a half of land formerly held by William Potteron, has died since the last court and
therefore three heriots are owed to the Lord, a horse and two cows valued between
them at 60s. And that John Potteron, son of the said John, is the next heir to the said
land and is 16 years of age.
Fine 66s 8d And after this to the same court came the said John, the son, and took
from the Lord all the aforementioned, to have and to hold according to the custom of
the manor for rent, works and services thereby owed and accustomed. And he gives to
the Lord for a fine 66 s
8d. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant by the pledge
of Richard Wastell to whom he is entrusted as Guardian until etc.
Forfeit 6s Likewise they presented that when (?) an order was made for all the
tenants to roof the Shamblehouse with straw before the next feast of All Saints on pain
for whoever 6d. Thomas Lynter, William Lynter, Richard Cheseman, Peter Lacye, John
Bull, Thomas Dasche, Thomas Pyncke, Nicholas Collen, Nicholas North, Roger
Rychardes, John Graunte and John Collen, tenants of the said Lord, should pay the
aforesaid penalty for putting on an insufficient weight of straw on the house called the
Shamblehouse just as the said penalty was made for they have not repaired it, therefore
they forfeit 6s, that is, each of them shall pay 6d.
Elected as Tithingman Thomas Lynter was elected to the office of Tithingman
and sworn in.
Forfeit 10s Likewise they presented that an order was made for all the tenants of
this manor and those to whom it pertains, to properly mend their gates, namely around
Meonstoke, on pain for whomsoever 6d, nevertheless a certain William Lynter,
Richard Wastell, Agnes Nicholl et John Collen, tenants of the said manor, have not
paid the penalty for their part of the minimum weight of their gates which remain
unmended, to the serious inconvenience of the neighbours and they are in contempt of
court. Therefore each of the aforesaid, William, Richard, Agnes and John shall forfeit
to the Lord a penalty of 2s 6d , in total 10s.
Assessors: none as nothing to assess
Total this court £6 6s 8d the last 26s of forfeited penalties
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CB 2, 133d-134/ 26th April 1564
William Lynter = Joan John Kempe = Emmote x Beves = Matilda
dcd | | | | |
William < >John Thomas
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia manerij tenta ibidem die Mercurij
vicesimo sexto die Aprilis Anno Regni Regine dicte Domine Elizabethe etc. Sexto
Essonie xij pro Domina Regina Robertus Collen, Thomas Pyncke, Petrus Lacye, Johannes
Bull, Johannes Graunte, Johannes Lowes, Nicholaus Collen, Christoferus Beves,
Willelmus Umfrye, Thomas Dasche, Edmundus Dasche, Ricardus Chesull et Johannes
Bagon.
Misericordia iiij d Juratores presentant Johannes Parson essoniavit liber tenens et
facit defaltam secte curie. Et quod Christoferus Lynter ij d et Johannes Nycoll [ij d]
customarij tenentes et faciunt defaltas ad sectam legalam ideo ipsi in misericordia.
Herietta liijs iiijd Item presentant quod Willelmus Lynter qui de Domino tenuit
secundum consuetudinem manerij per copiam curiam datam decimo sexto die
Februarij anno regni Rege Henrici septimi Quinto decimo unum messuagium et duas
virgatas terre et dimidiam virgatam terre ac j hilvam cum sex acris terre purpresture.
Necnon duas virgatas terre nuper Joanne Potteron. Ac j messuagium et j virgatam terre
nuper Thome Smythe in Meonstoke que quondam fuerunt Emmote nuper uxor
Johannis Kempe citra ultimam curiam diem clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de
heriotto tres equi pretium inter se liij s iiij d .
Herietta xiij s iiijs Similiter presentant quod predictus Willelmus [qui] de Domino
tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij per copiam curiam datam decimo sexto die
Februarij anno regni Rege Henrici Septimi Quintodecimo j messuagium et j virgatam
terre in Meonstoke predicto ex sursumredditione Thome Beves filij et heredis Matilde
Beves citra ultimam curiam etc. unde accidit Domino de heriotto in perdenentijs ex
conventione xiij s iiij d.
Relevium xij s vj d Et super hoc venit Joanna nuper uxor predicti Willelmi et clamat
tenere omnia predicta duranti viduetate sue dum solam et castam se gesserit habenda et
tenenda sibi in forma predicta secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum et
servicia inde debita et consueta. Et predicta Joanna dat Domino de relevio quarterij
partis redditus xijs vj d . Et fecit fidelitatem Domino et admissa est inde tenens in
forma predicta per plegium Thome Lynter et Rogeri Richardes tenentes Domini tam de
relevio quam reparant et alijs.
Sursumredditio Ad hanc curiam venit Willelmus Beves et sursumreddidit in
manus Domini unum cotagium cum gardino et quattuor acras terre cum pertinentijs in
Meonstoke predicto nuper Johannis Beves fratris sui ut prout patet curiam datam
decimo septimo die Februarij anno regni Rege Edwardi Sexti Sexto ad opus et usum
Rogeri Richardes ex cuius sursumredditione accidit Domino de heriotto nihil quia non
est heriettabilis.
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CB 2, 133d-134/ 26thApril 1564
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Wednesday 26th
April in the 6th year of the reign of the aforesaid Queen Elizabeth etc.
Excusals
Twelve for the Lady Queen Robert Collen, Thomas Pyncke, Peter Lacye, John
Bull, John Graunte, John Lowes, Richard Collen, Christopher Beves, William
Humfrey, Thomas Dasche, Edmund Dasche, Richard Chesull and John Bagon.
Amercement 4d The Jurors presented that John Parson is a free tenant and is in
default of suit of court (excused). And that Christopher Lynter [2d] and John Nycoll
[2d], customary tenants, are in default of the law therefore they are in mercy.
Heriot 53s 4d Likewise they presented that William Lynter who held of
the Lord according to the custom of the manor by a court copy dated 16th February 15
Henry VII (1500), a house and two and a half yardlands of land, and a hilva of which
six acres is encroachment land, and also two acres of land formerly held by John
Potteron, and a house and a yardland of land formerly held by Thomas Smythe in
Meonstoke, which had been formerly held by Emmotte, the wife of John Kempe, has
died since the last Court and therefore a heriot of three horses is owed to the Lord,
valued between them at 53s 4d.
Heriot 13s 4d Similarly they presented that the aforesaid William who held of
the Lord according to the custom of the manor by court copy dated 16th February 15
Henry VII (1500), a house and a yardland of land in Meonstoke by a surrender of
Thomas Beves, son and heir of Mathilde Beves, [has died] since the last court and a
heriot is owed to the Lord granted by agreement 13s 4d.
Relief 12s 6d And after this Joan, recently the wife of the aforesaid William,
came and claims tenure of all the aforementioned for her Widowhood, while she is
alone and chaste, to have and to hold to herself according to the custom of the manor
for rent and services thereby owed and accustomed. And the aforesaid Joan gives to
the Lord for a relief a quarter part of the rent, ie.12s 6d. And she did fealty and was
admitted as tenant in the form aforesaid by the pledge of Thomas Lynter and Roger
Richardes, tenants of the Lord, both for the relief and for repairs and other things.
Surrender William Beves came and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a
cottage with a garden and four acres of land with appurtenances in Meonstoke, lately
held by John Beves his brother, as shown in the court [copy] held on February 17th in
the 6th year of the reign of Edward VI (1552), for the use and behoof of Roger
Richardes as a result of whose surrender, but no heriot is owed to the Lord because it is
not heriotable.
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Finis xvj s iiij d copia deliberata Et super hoc venit predictus Rogerus et
cepit ex manus Domini omnia predicta habenda et tenenda sibi secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et
predictus Rogerus dat Domino de fine xvj s iiij d. Et predictus Rogerus fecit
fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Forisfecit iij s iiij d perdonavit Item presentant quod Nicholas Northe non dum
fecit portam vocatam Whyteleese Gate sicut habuit in precedente in ultima curia ideo
forisfecit pena in eadem iij s iiij d.
Forisfecit vj s viij d perdonavit Item presentant quod Thomas Lynter et
Christoferus Lowes non dum fecerunt portam vocatam Hales Gate sicut habuerunt in
precedente in ultima curia ideo quilibet eorundum forisfecerunt iij s iiij d.
Forisfecit iij s iiij d perdonavit Item presentant quod Willelmus Lacye iij s iiij d
non dum fecit portam apud occidentalem finem venelle vocate Waddonland sicut etc.
ideo etc.
Ad hunc diem Ricardus Lynter [and] Ricardus Bull iurati sunt Domine Regine in
Assisa.
Afferatores Robertus Collen
Johannes Lowes jurati
Summa iiij li xv s x d
CB 2, 136d/ 6th October 1564
William Lynter = Joan
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John
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem sexto die Octobris Anno
Regni Regine Elizabethe etc. Sexto
xij pro Domina Regina Robertus Collen, Thomas Pincke, Johannes Graunte,
Thomas Dasche, Ricardus Petty, Christoferus Lynter, Christoferus Bevys, Ricardus
Cheseman, Edmundus Dasche, Nicholaus Collen, Willelmus Umfrye, Johannes Bull et
Johannes Nicoll
Liber tenens Juratores presentant quod Johannes Parson liber tenens et facit
defaultam ideo ipse etc.
Sursumredditio Ad hanc curiam venit Joanna Lynter Vidua et sursumreddidit in
manus Domini statum Viduetatis sue que habuit in j messuagio et duabus virgatis terre
et dimidia virgata terre ac j hilva terre cum sex acris terre purpresture. Necnon duas
virgatas terre quondam Joanne Potteron nuper Willelmi Lynter, et unum messuagium et
unam virgatam terre quondam Thome Smythe nuper dicti Willelmi Lynter. Ac
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Fine copy for consideration And after this came the aforesaid Roger and took
out of the hands of the Lord all the aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself
according to the custom of the manor for rent, works and services thereby owed and
accustomed. And the aforesaid Roger gives to the Lord for a fine 16s 4d. And the
aforesaid Roger did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Forfeit 3s 4d granted Likewise they presented that Nicholas Northe has
not yet mended the gate called Whyteleese Gate as was requested at the last court
therefore he should forfeit the penalty of 3s 4d.
Forfeit 6s 8d granted Likewise they presented that Thomas Lynter and
Christopher Lowes have not yet mended Hales Gate as was requested at the last court
therefore each of them is to forfeit 3s 4d.
Forfeit 3s 4d granted Likewise they presented that William Lacye has
not yet mended the gate at the west end of the lane called Waddonland as was etc.
therefore etc. 3s 4d.
On this day Richard Lynter and Richard Bull were sworn in to the Queen’s court in
Assize.
Assessors Robert Collen and John Lowes sworn
Total £4 15s 10d.
CB 2, 136d/ 6th October 1564
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 6th October in the 6th
year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth etc.
Twelve for the Lady Queen Robert Collen, Thomas Pincke, John Graunte,
Thomas Dasche, Richard Petty, Christopher Lynter, Christopher Bevys, Richard
Cheseman, Edmund Dasche, Nicholas Collen, William Humfrye, John Bull and John
Nicoll
Free tenant The Tithingmen present that John Parson is a free tenant and is in
default therefore etc.
Surrender To this court came Joan Lynter, Widow, and surrendered into the hands
of the Lord, in her status as Widow which she has, a house and two and a half
yardlands of land, and a hilva of land with six acres of encroachment land. And also
two yardlands of land formerly held by Joan Potteron, recently held by William Lynter,
and a messuage and a yardland of land formerly held by Thomas Smythe, [and more]
recently the said William Lynter. And also a messuage and a yardland of land for the
use and behoof of John Lynter the son of the aforesaid William.
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etiam j messuagium et j virgatam terre ad opus et usum Johannis Lynter filij predicti
Willelmi.
Finis C s Et super hoc venit predictus Johannes et cepit de Domino omnia
premissa habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum opera
et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine C s. Et predictus Johannes
heriettum quattuor animalia cum acciderit. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est
inde tenens.
Pena Item presentant quod tenementum Johannis Potteron est ruinosus tam in
meremio quam in coopertura ideo preceptum est ei sufficienter reparare citra festum
Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximum sub pena xx s.
Pena Item preceptum est Alicie Lowe Vidua sufficienter facere portam
vocatam Longfurlong Gate citra festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena iij s
iiij d.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Electus Decenarius Ad hunc diem Johannes Bagyun electus est in officio
Decennarij.
Finis xij d Ad istam licentatum est Ricardo Pety habere unum sufficientem
subtenentem in omnibus terris suis in Meonstoke ad terminum trium annorum. Et dat
Domino de fine pro tali licentia habendo xij d.
Summa Cj s
Summa utrinsque ix li xvj s x d
CB 2, 182d-183/ 1st June 1565
William Wyllpoole
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Agnes = William Nycoll previously = Margaret Stubber?
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Alice? John (youngest)
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem primo die Junij Anno
supradicto.
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter, Petrus Lacye, Thomas Pyncke,
Nicholaus North, Johannes Nicoll, Ricardus Cheseman, Thomas Dasche, Nicholaus
Collen, Rogerus Richarde, Christoferus Lynter, Vmfridus Haywarde, Edmundus
Dasche, Johannes Lynter, Johannes Bull.
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Fine 100s And after this to the same court came the aforesaid John and took from
the Lord all the aforementioned to have and to hold to himself according to the custom
of the manor for rent, works and services thereby owed and accustomed. And he gives
to the Lord for a fine 100s. And the aforesaid John [owes] a heriot of four animals
when it falls due. And he did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the tenement of John Potteron is ruinous
both in timber and thatch. Therefore he was ordered to properly repair it before
Michaelmas next on pain 20s.
Penalty Likewise, it was ordered for Alice Lowe, Widow, to properly mend a
gate called Longfurlong Gate before the feast of All Saints next on pain 3s 4d.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
Elected as Tithingman On this day John Bagyun was elected to the office of
Tithingman.
Fine 12d At this court Richard Pety was licenced to have an adequate subtenant
in all his lands, in Meonstoke, for a term of three years. And he gives to the Lord for a
fine 12d to have such a licence.
Total : 101s
Total from both sides : £9 16s 10d.
CB 2, 182d-183/ 1st June 1565
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 1st June
abovementioned.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter, Peter Lacye, Thomas Pyncke,
Nicholas North, John Nicoll, Richard Cheseman, Thomas Dasche, Nicholas Collen,
Roger Richardes, Christopher Lynter, Humfrey Haywarde, Edmund Dasche, John
Lynter, John Bull.
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Extrahura iiij s Juratores presentant quod ij oves vervices et j ovis matrix
proveniunt de extrahura in festo Omnium Sanctorum quod erat in Anno Domini1563
superannuantur et venduntur Johanni Lowes pro iiij s.
Ad hanc diem Willelmus Holte, Thomas Pincke et Johannes Collen iurati sunt Domine
Regine Assise.
Diem clausit heriott nihil modo quia prius Item presentant quod Agnes Nycoll
que de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij j messuagium et j virgatam
terre ac tres quarterlande in Meonstoke predicto nuper Willelmi Wyllpoole patris
predicti Agnetis citra ultimam curiam diem clausit extremum unde nihil accidit
Domino modo de heriotto eo quod predicta Agnes prius heriotta ex sursumredditione
sua facta et prout patet copiam datam decimo nono die Februarij anno regni Regis
Henrici octavi tricesimo septimo.
Alicia Nicoll fidelitatem admissus Et super hoc venit Alicia Nicoll Vidua filia
predicte Agnetis et clamat tenere omnia predicta per statum successium que habuit
cum predicta Agnete matre sua ut prout patet copiam ipsius Agnete datam ut proximam
preantea habendam et tenendam dicte Alicie etc. per relevium per annum xiiij s ij d etc.
Et predicta Alicia fecit fidelitatem Domino et admissa est inde tenens per plegium
Thome Lynter et Johannis Bull.
Note. The following entries are side bracketted and labelled Relevium xix s vj d
Diem clausit heriottum nihil Item presentant quod predictus Agnes Nicoll
similiter tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij duranti viduetate sua unum
messuagium cum gardino et j virgatam terre in Meonstoke predicto nuper Willelmi
Nicoll viri sui quondam Margarete Stubber ut prout patet copiam curiam datam decimo
octavo diem Junij anno regni Regis Henrici Septimi octavi unde nihil accidit Domino
de heriotto quia Vidue non herietabilis. Et ulterius dicunt quod Johannes Nicoll est
minimus et proximus heres dicti Willelmi ad terras predictas.
Johannes Nicoll finis xx s Et super hoc venit predictus Johannes Nicholl et
clamat tenere omnia predicta habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem
manerij per redditus et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et predictus Johannes dat
Domino de fine xx s. Et fecit fidelitatem Domino et admissus est inde tenens.
Obitus heriettum nihil Item presentant quod predictus Agnes Nycoll
Vidua similiter tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij j messuagium et j virgatam
terre ac j cotagium cum curtilagio in Meonstoke nuper Willelmi Nycoll viri sui
quondam Juliane Lynter et prout patet copiam curiam datam decimo octavo die mensis
Junij anno regni Regis Henrici septimi octavo unde nihil accidit Domino de
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Stray 4s The Tithingmen presented that two wether sheep and a ewe which have
come from outside as strays for more than a year, since the feast of All Saints in the
year of our Lord 1563, are sold to John Lowes for 4s.
On this day William Holte, Thomas Pinke and John Collen were sworn in to the Lady
Queen's Assize.
A death heriot of nothing now as previously paid Likewise they
presented that Agnes Nycoll who held of the Lord according to the custom of the
manor, a house and a yardland of land and three quarterlands in said Meonstoke,
recently held by William Wyllpoole, father of the said Agnes, has died since the last
court but no heriot is due to the Lord because the aforesaid Agnes previously made a
heriot on her surrender as shown in the copy dated 19th February 37 Henry VIII
(1546).
Alice Nicoll fealty admitted And after this came Alice Nicoll, Widow,
daughter of the said Agnes, and claims tenure of all the aforementioned through the
title of succession which she has with the aforesaid Agnes her mother, as shown in the
copy of the same Agnes dated as previously, to have and to hold to the said Alice etc.
for a relief each year of 14s 2d etc. And the aforesaid Alice did fealty and was admitted
as tenant by the pledge of Thomas Lynter and John Bull.
Note. The following entries are side bracketted and labelled Relief 19s 6d
A death no heriot Likewise they presented that Agnes Nicoll similarly
held, according to the custom of the manor during her Widowhood, a house with a
garden and a yardland of land in said Meonstoke, recently held by William Nicoll, her
husband, formerly Margaret Stubber, as shown in the copy dated 18th day of June 8
Henry VII (1493) but no heriot is due to the Lord because a Widow does not pay a
heriot1. And furthermore they say that John Nicoll is the youngest son and next heir to
William for these lands.
John Nicoll fine 20s And after this came the aforesaid John Nicholl and
claims tenure of all the aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself according to the
custom of the manor for rents and services owed and accustomed. And the aforesaid
John gave the Lord for a fine 20s. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
A death no heriot Likewise they presented that the aforesaid Agnes Nycoll,
Widow, according to manorial custom similarly held a house and a yardland of land,
and a cottage with a yard in Meonstoke, formerly held by William Nycoll, her
husband, formerly Juliane Lynter as shown in the court copy dated 18th June 8 Henry
VII (1493) but no heriot is due to the Lord because a Widow does not pay a
1 A Widow does not pay a heriot.
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heriotto quia Vidue non herietabilis. Et ulterius dicunt quod Johannes Nicoll est
minimus et proximus heres dicti Willelmi ad terras predictas.
Johannes Nicoll finis xx s Et super hoc venit predictus Johannes Nicholl et
clamat tenere omnia predicta habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem
manerij per redditus et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et predictus Johannes dat
Domino de fine xx s. Et fecit fidelitatem Domino et admissus est inde tenens.
[end of side bracket]
Electio Messorum Ad hunc diem Nicholus Collen electus est in officio Messoris et
iuratum est ad executionem eiusdem.
Ad hunc diem ordinatum est assensu et consensu omnium tenentium quod Nicholaus
Collen Messor et duo vel tres alij tenentes taxabunt damna inter vicinum et vicinum
facta et patrata et eadem sic taxata certificabunt ad proximam curiam et inde Domino
respondebunt.
Ad hunc diem Johannes Nycoll et Alicia Nicoll elegerunt Thomam Lynter, Thomam
Pyncke, Johannem Bull et Nicholaus Northe ad dividendum terras inter predictum
Johannem Nycoll et Aliciam Nicoll nuper in tenura Agnetis Nycoll et hoc citra festum
Sancti Johannes Baptiste proximum.
Afferatores Thomas Lynter
Petrus Lacye jurati
Summa xliiij s
CB 2, 187d-188/ 10th October 1565
John Graunte = Agnes
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem decimo die Octobris Anno
supradicto.
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter, Petrus Lacye, Ricardus
Cheseman, Thomas Dasche, Johannes Bull, Nicholaus Collen, Rogerus Richarde,
Christoferus Lynter, Umfridus Haywarde, Johannes Graunte et Johannes Lowes.
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heriot. And furthermore they said that John Nicholl is the youngest son and heir to the
said William for the aforesaid lands.
John Nicoll fine 20s And after this came the aforesaid John Nicoll and claims
tenure of all the aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself according to the
custom of the manor for rents and services thereby owed and accustomed. And the
aforesaid John gives for a fine to the Lord 20s. And he did fealty and was admitted as
tenant.
(end of side bracket)
Elected as Hayward At this court Nicholas Collen was elected to the office of
Hayward and was sworn to execute the same.
On this day it was ordered with the consent and agreement of all tenants that Nicholas
Collen, the Hayward, and two or three other tenants, shall tax damages between
neighbour and neighbour and they will certificate these same taxes made and achieved
at the next court and thereby respond to the Lord.
On this day John Nicoll and Alice Nicoll elected Thomas Lynter, Thomas Pyncke, John
Bull and Nicholas Northe to mark the boundaries of lands between the said John
Nycoll and Alice Nicoll, formerly in the tenure of Agnes Nycoll, and this is to be done
before the feast of St John the Baptist next (29th August).
Assessors Thomas Lynter
Peter Lacye sworn
Total 44s
CB 2, 187d-188/ 10th October 1565
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 10 th day of October in
the year abovementioned.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter, Peter Lacy, Richard Cheseman,
Thomas Dasche, John Bull, Nicholas Collen, Roger Richarde, Christopher Lynter,
Humfrey Haywarde, John Graunte and John Lowes.
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Juratores presentant quod Johannes Person compertum est liber tenens et facit defaltam
secte curie. Item quod Willemus Twyneham perdonavit custumarius tenens et facit
defaultam secte curie ideo etc.
Finis xij d copia deliberata Ad hanc curiam licentatum est Johanni Graunte et
Agneti Graunte uxoris sue dimittere Johanni Goodcheepe j cotagium et j clausum
continens quattuor acras terre vocatum Harvestclose cum pastura duarum vaccarum et
viginti bidentium ad terminum vite ipsius Agnetis. Et predictus Johannes et Agnes dant
Domino de fine xij d.
Pena Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est ex assensu omnium tenentium quod
Thomas Lynter, Petrus Lacye et Nicholaus Collen assignabunt de coetero ubi
communem faldum tenentium impartibitur et super cuius terrarum et quicumque
asportabit faldum predictum sine assignatione eorundem Thome, Petri et Nicholao
forisfecerunt Domino vj s vij d totiens quotiens.
Finis ijs copia deliberata Ad hanc curiam licentatum est Johanni Nycoll
dimittere Alicie Adams Vidue octo acras terre iacentes in Shogden cum pastura ad
viginti oves super communiam ad terminum septem annorum a festo Sancti Michaelis
Archangelo proximo si predictus Johannes tam diu vixerit. Et predictus Johannes dat
Domino de fine ij s.
Licentia excambare Ad hanc curiam licentatum est Rogero Rychardes
alienare et excambire j acram terre iacentem in Shudley Playne cum Johanne Lowes
pro j acram terre quam Johannes Lowes modo tenent in Heathclose.
Finis v s copia deliberata Ad hanc curiam licentatum est Thome Northe
dimittere Thome Lynter terram suum finibilis in Meonstoke predicto ad terminum
septem annorum a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangelo ultimo preterito si predictus
Thomas tam diu vixerit. Et predictus Thomas dat Domino de fine pro dicta licentia v s.
Afferatores nullus quia nihil ad afferandum
Summa viijs
Summa utrinsque lijs
CB 2, 251d – 252/ 15th May 1566 new scribe
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia tenta ibidem xv die Maij Anno Regni
Regine Elizabethe dei gracia etc. octavo
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The Tithingmen presented that John Parson was found to be a free tenant and is in
default of suit of court. Likewise that William Twyneham is granted as a customary
tenant and is in default of suit of court. Therefore etc.
Fine 12d copy considered At this court John Graunte and his wife Agnes
Graunte are granted a licence to demise to John Goodcheepe, a cottage and a close
containing four acres of land called Harvestclose, with pasture for two cows and
twenty sheep for the term of the life of the same Agnes. And the aforesaid John and
Agnes give to the Lord for a fine 12d.
Penalty At this court it was ordered with the agreement of all the tenants that
Thomas Lynter, Peter Lacye and Nicholas Collen shall assign for the rest where the
common enclosure for animals of the tenants should be, and on whose lands, and
anyone who removes the aforesaid fold without the direction of them, ie. Thomas,
Peter or Nicholas, will forfeit to the Lord as often as [necessary] 6s 8d .
Fine 2s copy considered At this court John Nycoll was licenced to demise
to Alice Adams, Widow, eight acres of land lying at Shogden with pasture for twenty
sheep on the common, for a term of seven years from Michaelmas next or for as long
as the aforesaid John shall live. And the aforesaid John gives for a fine to the Lord 2s.
Licence to exchange At this court Roger Rychardes is licenced to transfer and
exchange an acre of land at Shudley Playne with John Lowes, for an acre of land for
which John Lowes now holds at Heathclose.
Fine 5s copy to consider At this court Thomas Northe is licenced to demise
to Thomas Lynter his fineable land at Meonstoke for a term of seven years from
Michaelmas last past, to the aforesaid Thomas, or for as long as the aforesaid Thomas
shall live. And the aforesaid Thomas gives for a fine to the Lord for the said licence 5s.
Asessors none as there is nothing to assess
Total 8s
Total of both 52s
CB 2, 251d – 252/15th May 1566
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 15th May in the 8th year
of the reign of Elizabeth by the grace of God etc.
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xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Johannes Nichell Edmundus Dasche
Peter Lacye Rogerus Richard Johannes Bull
Johannes Collyns Christoferus Lynter Johannes Graunte
Ricardus Cheseman Johannes Lowes Humfridus Haywarde
Thomas Dashe John Lynter jurati
Item presentant quod Johannes Parson est liber tenens et fecit defaltam etc.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus habentibus terras apud Rowe Downe
sufficienter facere heyias suas citra festum Pentecoste sub pena x s.
Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Chideame accrochiaverunt super
communem Domini huius manerij apud Whytlesse Tree et Marcke Downe ideo fiat
loquelam cum Domino Episcopo.
Pena Ordinatum est ex assensu omnium quod nullus projecit cadavaras in communi
rivolo sub pena vj s viij d.
CB 2, 266d–267/ 11th October 1566
Meanstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta xj die Octobris Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Frauncie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. octavo
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Johannes Lowes
Petrus Lacye Johannes Lynter
Johannes Collins Edmundus Dayshe
Ricardus Chyseman Johannes Ball
Thomas Dayshe Johannes Graunte
Johannes Nicholl Christoferus Bevis jurati
Oves extrahura precij iij s iiij d Nicholaus Collins Messor ibidem
iuratus venit et presentat duos arietes et unam ovem vervicem quia proveniebant de
extrahura infra dominium istud in festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annum elapsum
modo superannuantur et venduntur eidem Nicholao sub precio iij s iiij d.
Pena Item presentant quod porta vocata Waddon Gate est irreparata culpa
Rogeri Richard ideo preceptum est ei sufficienter emendare citra festum Omnium
Sanctorum proximum futurum sub pena ij s.
Presentatio xij pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores
veniunt et affirmant omnia antea presentata fore vera etc.
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Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter John Nichell Edmund Dasche
Peter Lacye Roger Richard John Bull
John Collyns Christopher Lynter John Graunte
Richard Cheseman John Lowes Humfrey Haywarde
Thomas Dashe John Lynter sworn
Likewise they presented that John Parson is a free tenant and is in default etc.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants who have lands on Rowe
Downe to properly make their hedges before the feast of Pentecost on pain 10s.
Likewise they presented that tenants of the Lord Bishop of Chideame have encroached
upon the Lord's common of this manor at Whitelesse Tree and Marcke Downe.
Therefore there should be a suit with the Lord Bishop.
Penalty It was ordered, with the agreement of everyone, that no one should
throw carcasses into the common river on pain 6s 8d.
CB 2, 266d–267/ 11th October 1566
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 11th day October in the
8th year of the reign of Elizabeth by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter John Lowes
Peter Lacye John Lynter
John Collins Edmund Dayshe
Richard Chyseman John Bull
Thomas Dayshe Roger Graunte
John Nicholl Christopher Bevis sworn
Sheep strays valued at 3s 4d Nicholas Collins, the Hayward there
sworn, came and presented that two rams and a wether sheep which have come from
outside as strays for more than a year since Michaelmas are sold to Nicholas for 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the gate called Wadden is unrepaired, the
fault of Roger Richard. Therefore he is ordered to properly mend it before the feast of
All Saints next (1st November) on pain 2s.
Presentation of the twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter and his fellow
Jurors came and affirmed that all the former presentments are true etc.
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Pena Item presentant quod metae ibidem sunt defective [defectus]. Ideo
preceptum eis sufficienter reparare citra proximam curiam sub pena xx s.
Misericordia vj d Item presentant quod Johannes Parson est liber sectator
curie et fecit defaultam ideo ipse in misericordia vj d.
Misericordia iij d perdonata Item presentant quod Willelmus Twyneham est
custumarius tenens et fecit defaultam ideo ipse in misericordia iij d.
Ad hanc curiam preceptum est Willelmo Lacye deinceps permittat Humfridum
Hayward quiete habere quandam parcellam copicij vocatam Stockerham iuxta portam
vulgatam vocatam Grene Filde Gate in orientale parte eiusdem copicij sub pena xx s.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus inhabitantibus Decenne predicte sufficienter
reparare et tenendare viam vocatam Wadden citra proximam curiam sub pena in statuto
contenta etc.
Johannes Collins electus est in officio Decennarij ibidem et iuratus est.
Afforatores Thomas Lynter
Johannes Collins jurati
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Penalty Likewise they presented that the boundaries are defective. Therefore it
is ordered that they be properly repaired before the next court on pain 20s.
Amercement 6d Likewise they presented that John Parson is free of suit of court
and in default, therefore he is in mercy 6d.
Amercement 3d granted Likewise they presented that William Twyneham,
is a customary tenant, and is in default, therefore he is in mercy 3d.
At this court it is ordered that William Lacye should next permit Humfrey Haywarde
to peacefully have a certain parcel of coppice called Stockerham near the common gate
called Grene Filde Gate in the eastern part of the same coppice on pain 20s.
Penalty Likewise it is ordered that all inhabitants of the said Tithing shall
properly repair and tend the road called Wadden before the next court on pain to satisfy
the statute etc.
John Collins was elected as Tithingman and sworn in.
Assessors Thomas Lynter
John Collins sworn
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CB 3, 7d-8/ 3rd May 1567 WCM 23041
John Graunte = Agnes Christopher Lowes dcd = Alice dcd
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William
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta tercio die Maij Anno
Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
nono
Essonie Johannes Parson liber sectator curie. Henricus Honyman, Johannes
Hokar, Ricardus Rooke, Willelmus Adam, Johannes Collen, Johannes Haywarde et
Benedictus Nose
Duodecim pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Thomas Dasche Johannes Lynter Willelmus Lacye
Petrus Lacye Johannes Nicoll Edmundus Dashe Ricardus Petye
Ricardus Chesman Johannes Lowes Johannes Bull Rogerus Richarde
Johannes Graunte Christoferus Bevis jurati
Relaxacio finis pari caponum Ad hanc curiam Johannes
Goodchepe remisit et relaxavit Johanni Graunt et Agneti Graunte uxoris sue totum ius
interesse titulum et statum suum que habuit aut habet de aut in uno cotagio et uno
clauso continenti quatuor acras terre vocatas Harvestclose cum pastura duarum
vaccarum et viginti bidentium eidem Johanni Goodchepe dimisso ad terminum vite sue
per predictum Johannem Graunt et Agnetem uxorem suam ad curiam ibidem tenta x
die Octobris anno regni Elizabethe dei gracia etc. septimo prout patet per copiam
curiam gerentem dat die et anno proximo predicto. Et dant Domino de fine pro
huiusmodi relaxacione inde habendo unum pari caponum ad festum Natalis Domini
annuatim solvendorum.
Symon Emes et Brisingham Colens iurati sunt Domine Regine in Assise ad istam
curiam.
Presentacio xij pena emendata Duodecim jurati pro Domina Regina
videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui veniunt et presentant quod quedam porta vocata
Heatheclose Gate est irreparata culpa Johannis Collins. Ideo preceptum ei sufficienter
reparare citra festum Pentecostes proximum futurum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Item presentant quod sepes Willelmi Lowes apud Heathclose Gate est irreparata culpa
ipsius Willelmi. Ideo preceptum est ei sufficienter emendare citra festum Pentecostes
proximum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Item presentant quod Alicia Lowes Vidua nuper uxor Christofery Lowes defuncti que
de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij duranti viduetate sua dum solam
et castam se gererit unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre et dimidiam acram,
unum cotagium cum curtilagio in Meanstooke parres, ac unum messuagium et unam
virgatam terre in Meanstooke Ferrant que quondam fuerunt predicti Christoferi Lowes
mariti predicti Alicie citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde nihil
accidit Domino de herietto. Et ulterius quod Willelmus Lowes est filius predicti
Christoferi et proximus heres ad premissas.
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CB 3, 7d–8/ 3rd May 1567
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 3rd May in the 9th year
of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Parson is excused suit of court. Henry Honyman, John Hokar,
Richard Rooke, William Adam, John Collen, John Haywarde et Benedict Nose.
Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter Thomas Dashe John Lynter William Lacye
Peter Lacye John Nicoll Edmund Dashe Richard Petye
Richard Chesman John Lowes John Bull Roger Richardes
John Graunte Christofer Bevis sworn
Release fine of a pair of capons At this court John Goodchepe remises and
releases to John and Agnes Graunte, all his right, interest, title and status which he has
of or in a cottage and a close containing four acres of land called Harvestclose with
pasture for two cows and twenty sheep [which] the same John Goodchepe demised for
the term of his life to the aforesaid John Graunte and Agnes his wife, at the court held
10th October in the 7th year of the reign of Elizabeth (1565), by the grace etc. as
shown by the court copy bearing the aforesaid day and year next. And they give to the
Lord for this release, a pair of capons to be paid annually at Christmas.
Symon Emes and Brisingham Colens are sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Presentation of the twelve penalty amended The twelve Jurors for the Lady
Queen, namely Thomas Lynter and his fellows, presented that a certain gate called
Heathclose Gate is in disrepair, the fault of John Collens. Therefore he was ordered to
properly repair it before next Pentecost (Whit Sunday) on pain for a penalty 3s 4d.
Likewise they presented that the fence of William Lowes at Heathclose Gate is in
disrepair, the fault of the same William. Therefore he was ordered to properly repair it
before next Pentecost on pain for a penalty of 3s 4d.
Likewise they presented that Alice Lowes, Widow, recently the wife of Christopher
Lowes deceased, who held of the Lord according to the custom of the manor, during
her Widowhood and for as long as she remained alone and chaste, a house and a
yardland and a half acre of land, a cottage with yard in the parish of Meonstoke, and a
yardland of land in Meonstoke Ferrant which was formerly held by her husband the
aforesaid Christopher Lowes, has died since the last court, whereupon no heriot is
owed to the Lord. And furthermore that William Lowes is the son of the aforesaid
Christopher and the next heir to the premises.
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Super quo venit predictus Willelmus et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa
habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum et servicium
unde prius debitum et consuetum. Et dat Domino de fine pro uno messuagio et virgata
terre et dimidia cum cotagio predicto et suis pertinentijs xl s. Et pro alio messuagio et
virgata terre cum suis pertinentijs xxvj s viij d solvendi in forma sequente videlicet xl s
in festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo futuro et xxvj s viij d in festo
Annunciationis Beate Marie Virginis tunc proximo sequente. Et fecit Domino
fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens per plegium Thome Lynter et Johannis Bull pro
fine predicte. Et ulterius omnia bene.
Afferatores nullus quia nihil ad afferandum
CB 3, 14/ 10th October 1567
x Lowes
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William Christopher of full age
Meanestoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta decimo die Octobris Anno
regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
nono
Essonie Johannes Knyght, Johannes Lynter, Willelmus Strugnell, Johannes
Lowes et Ricardus Pettie.
xiij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Johannes Nicoll Humfridus Hayword Christoferus Levis
Petrus Lacye Johannes Lynter Johannes Bull Rogerus Richardes
Ricardus Chisman Edmundus Dashe Johannes Grante Henricus Collen
Thomas Dayshe jurati
Finis xij d annua cognitio xij d Ad hanc curiam compertum est quod Thomas
Lynter gratis remisit et relaxavit Thome Northe totum statum suis ius et interesse que
habuit ad terminum septem annorum nondum complet de et in terra finabile prefati
Thome Northe quas quidem terras finabiles idem Thomas Northe virtute licentie sibi
facta ad curiam tenta apud Meanestoke predictum decimo die Octobris anno regni
Domine nostre Regine nunc Elizabethe septimo dimisit prefato Thome Lynter ad
terminum dictorum septem annorum tunc futurum. Super quo venit predictus Thomas
Northe et petit licentiam dimittendi terras suis finabiles predictas cuidam Rogero
Richardes ad terminum xxj annorum a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo
preterito si idem Thomas Northe tam diu vixerit. Et Dominus ei concessit licentiam
sub conditione premissorum. Et dat Domino de fine pro huiusmodi licentia inde
habendo xij d ultra annualem cognitionem xij d annuatim solvendo.
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After this came the aforesaid William and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned to have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor
for rent and service thereby formerly owed by accustomed. And he gives to the Lord
for a fine for the messuage and the virgate and a half of land, with the cottage the
aforesaid cottage and its appurtenances 40s. And for the other house and yardland of
land with its appurtenances 26s 8d to be paid in the form following, namely 40s at
Michaelmas (29th September) next to come and 26s 8d at the feast of the Annunciation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary (25th March) then next following. And he did fealty to the
Lord and was admitted as tenant by the pledge of Thomas Lynter and John Bull for the
aforesaid fine. And furthermore that all is well.
Assessers None as there is nothing to assess
CB 3, 14/ 10th October 1567
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 10th October in the 9th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Knyght, John Lynter, William Strugnell, John Lowes and Richard
Potteron.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter John Nicoll Humfrey Hayward Christopher Levis
Peter Lacye John Lynter John Bull Roger Richardes
Richard Chisman Edmund Dashe John Graunte Henry Collen
Thomas Dayshe sworn
Fine 12d annual acknowledgement 12d At this court it was found that
Thomas Lynter demises and releases for nothing to Thomas Northe all his right and
interest which he had, for a term of seven years not yet completed, of and in the
fineable land of Thomas Northe, which certain fineable lands, the same Thomas
Northe by virtue of a licence made to him at the court held at Meonstoke on the 10th
October in the 7th year of the reign of the present Queen, Elizabeth (1567), demises
his lands to the aforesaid Thomas Lynter for the aforesaid term of the seven years next
following. After this came the aforesaid Thomas Northe and seeks a licence to demise
his aforesaid fineable lands to a certain Roger Richardes for a term of 21 years from
Michaelmas next to come if the same Thomas Northe shall live that long. And the Lord
grants licence to him subject to the conditions of the premises. And he gave the Lord
for a fine for this licence thereby to have it 12d, and a further 12d for the annual
acknowledgement, to be paid annually.
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Presentatio Messoris pena Nicholaus Collens Messor ibidem iuratus venit et
presentat quod porta vocata Lydgat est irreparata culpa Thome Lynter, Christoferi
Lowes et Johannis Nicoll. Ideo preceptum est eis et cuiuslibet earundum sufficienter
facere et emendare portam predicta citra festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum
futurum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquent forisfaciendi vj s viij d.
Presentatio xij Duodecim videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui iurati veniunt et
affirmant omnia superius presentata fore vera. Et ulterius dicunt quod Willelmus
Lowes qui de Domino tenuit per copiam curiam gerentem datam tercio die Maij anno
nono Domine nostre Regine Elizabethe etc. unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre
et dimidiam ac unum cotagium cum curtilagio in Meanstoke parres.
Herrietto due oves vervices pretij vj s viij d finis lxvj s viij d Ac unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre in Meonestooke Ferrant citra ultimam curiam
diem scilicet clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herrietto duo oves vervices
pretij vj s viij d. Et ulterius quod Christoferus Lowes est frater predicti Willelmi et
proximus heres ad premissas et plene etatis. Super quo venit predictus Christoferus et
cepit de Domino omnia et singula habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem
manerij per redditum per annum xxiiij s iiij d et alia servicia inde debita et consueta. Et
dat Domino de fine pro primo messuagio et virgata terre et dimidia cum cotagio
predicto et suis pertinentijs xl s solvendo in compoto quod erit in Anno Domini 1568.
Et pro alio messuagio et virgata terre cum suis pertinentijs xxvj s viij d solutus in
compoto predicto. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens per plegium
Johannis Lowes et Thome Lynter tam pro herriettis quam pro fine etc.
Pena Item presentat quod porta vocata Sheddlegate est irreparata culpa Johannis
Nicholl, Ricardi Chesman et Alicie Adams Vidua. Ideo preceptum est eis et eorundum
cuiuslibet pro parte suis sufficienter emendare et reparare partam predictam citra
festum Sancti Andree Apostoli proximum futurum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquentis
forisfaciendi xx d.
Pena Item presentat quod sepes Ricardi Pettie apud Waddon sunt irreparata et in
decasu culpa ipsius Ricardi. Ideo preceptum est ei sufficienter emendare citra festum
predictum sub pena x d.
Misericordia iij d Item presentat quod Johannes Parson iij d est liber sectator curie
et fecit defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia etc.
Misericordia iij d perdonatus Item presentat quod Willelmus Twynam iij d
perdonatus est custumarius tenens et fecit defaltam etc.
Extrahura remanet [in custodia] Item presentat quod unum bos colaris nigri que
proveniebat de extrahura infra dominicis istud citra festum Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli ultimo preterito remanet in custodia Thome Lynter quousque etc. Ideo fiat
debit proclamacio.
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Presentation of the Hayward penalty Nicholas Collens, the Hayward
there, came and presented that the gate called Lydgate is in disrepair, the fault of
Christopher Lowes, Thomas Lynter and John Nicoll. Therefore it was ordered for them
and whomsoever of them, to properly mend and repair the aforementioned gate before
the next feast of All Saints (1st November) on pain for whoever will offend 6s 8d.
Presentation of the twelve The twelve namely Thomas Lynter and his sworn fellows
came and affirmed that all the above presentments are true and report that William
Lowes who held of the Lord by a court copy bearing the date 3rd May in the 9th year
of the reign of our Queen Elizabeth (1567) etc, a messuage and a yardland and a half
of land, and a cottage with a yard in Meonstoke parrish...
Heriot of two wether sheep priced at 6s 8d fine 66s 8d ...and a house and a
yardland of land in Meonstoke Ferrant, has died since the last court, whereupon a
heriot of two wether sheep valued at 6s 8d falls due to the Lord. And furthermore that
Christopher Lowes is the brother of the said William and next heir to the premises and
is of full age. After this came the aforesaid Christopher and took from the Lord all and
singular to have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent
of 24s 4d per year and other services thereby owed and accustomed. And he gives to
the Lord for a fine for the first house and a yardland and a half of land with the
aforesaid cottage and its appurtenances 60s to be paid in the account which will be in
the year of our Lord 1568. And for the other house and yardland of land with its
appurtenances 26s 8d to be paid in the aforesaid account. And he did fealty and was
admitted as tenant by the pledge of John Lowes and Thomas Lynter for both the heriots
and the fine.
Penalty Likewise they presented that Sheddlegate is in disrepair, the fault of
John Nicholl, Richard Chesman and Alice Adams, Widow. Therefore it was ordered for
them and whomsoever of them to properly repair and mend their aforesaid parts before
the feast of Andrew the Apostle (30th November) next to come on pain for those who
offend to forfeit 20d.
Penalty Likewise they preseneds that the fences of Richard Pettie at Waddon are
unrepaired and in a state of decay, the fault of the same Richard. Therefore it was
ordered for him to properly repair them before the aforesaid feast on pain 10d.
Amercement 3d Likewise they presented that John Parson 3d is free of suit of
court and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy etc.
Amercement 3d granted Likewise they presented that William Twynam 3d
granted is a customary tenant and in default etc.
A stray remains [in custody] Likewise they presented that a black cow which
has come from outside as a stray within this demesne since Michaelmas remains in the
custody of Thomas Lynter. Therefore let a proclamation be made.
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Electus Decennarius Johannes Lowes electus est in officio Decennarij ibidem
loco Johannis Colyn et iuratus est.
Afferatores Thomas Lynter
Petrus Lacie
CB 3, 48/ 19th May 1568
Thomas Northe = Juliana
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Thomas
Meonstooke Visus franciplegij Cum curia ibidem tenta xix diem Maij Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. Decimo.
Essonie Johannes Parson essoniavit per Johannem Bull.
xij pro Domina Regina
Johannes Lowes Johannes Nicoll Johannes Bull
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Lynter Johannes Grante
Petrus Lacye Edmundus Dashe Christoferus Bevis
Ricardus Chesman Humfredus Haywood Johannes Colyns
Thomas Dasshe Christoferus Lowes jurati
Sursumredditio heriott x s redditum xxiij s x d finis xl s Ad hanc
curiam compertum est quod xvij diem Januarij anno regni Domine Regina nunc
Elizabethe decimo supradicto coram Domino manerij Senescallo, ac Thoma Lynter,
Johanne Lynter, Nicholao Collins et Christophero Lowes tenentes customarij Domini
manerij predicti venit Thomas Northe et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre vocatam Tomlyns. Ac unum messuagium et unam
aliam virgatam terre. Ac toftum unius messuagij et dimidie virgate terre et duas acras
terre vocatas Popehaye quondam in tenura Thome Northe patris predicti Thome et
nuper in tenura Juliane Northe uxoris predicti Thome Northe patris ad opus et usum
Rogeri Richardes. Ex cuius sursumredditum accidit Domino de heriotto x s. Super quo
in curia predicta venit predictus Rogerus Richardes et cepit extra manus Domini omnia
et singula premissa habenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum per
annum xiij s x d. Et alia servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine
pro tali statu inde habendo xl s. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens
per plegium Johannis Lynter et Nicholai Colyns.
Presentatio xij pena emandatur duodecim videlicet Johannes Lowes et
socij sui jurati veniunt et presentant quod via regia vocata vocata Wadden est valde
infunderata. Ideo preceptum est parochiani ibidem sufficienter reparare et emendare
viam predictam citra festum nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptiste proximum futurum
sub pena xx s.
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Elected as Tithingman John Lowes was elected to the office of Tithingman in
place of John Colyn and was sworn in.
Assessors Thomas Lynter
Peter Lacie
CB 3, 48/ 19th May 1568
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 19th day of May in the
10th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Parson is excused by John Bull.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
John Lowes John Nicoll John Bull
Roger Richardes John Lynter John Grante
Peter Lacye Edmund Dashe Christopher Bevis
Richard Chesman Humfrey Haywood John Colyns
Thomas Dashe Christopher Lowes sworn
Surrender heriett 10s rent 23s 10d fine 40s At this court it was found that on the 17th day of January in the abovementioned 10th year of the reign of
Elizabeth (1568), before the Lord of the manor’s Steward, and Thomas Lynter, John
Lynter, Nicholas Collins and Christopher Lowes, customary tenants of the said manor,
that Thomas Northe came and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a messuage and a
yardland of land called Tomlyns. And also a messuage and another yardland of land.
And also a toft of a house and a half yardland of land and two acres of land called
Popehaye formerly in the tenure of Thomas Northe, father of the aforesaid Thomas,
and recently in the tenure of Juliana Northe, wife of the said Thomas Northe’s father,
for the use and behoof of Roger Richardes of which surrender a heriot of 10s falls due
to the Lord. After this to the said court came Roger Richardes and took from the Lord
all and singular the aforementioned to have to himself according to the custom of the
manor for a rent of 23s 10d each year. And other services thereby formerly owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine thereby to have such an estate 40 s.
And he did fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant by the pledge of John Lynter
and Nicholas Colyns.
Presentation of the twelve amended penalty the twelve Tithingmen namely
John Lowes and his sworn fellows came and presented that the Queen’s road called
Wadden is exceedingly unsound. Therefore it was ordered for the parishioners there to
properly repair and mend the aforesaid road before the feast of the birth of St John the
Baptist (24th June) next to come on pain 20s.
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Misericordia xij d Item presentant quod Ricardus Petye vj d, Johannes Tuctar ij d,
Benedictus Nose ij d et Symon Eymes ijd sunt commorantes infra vicinum et fecerunt
defaultam. Ideo ipsi in misericordia separatim.
Pro ponufalda Item presentant quod ponufaldus Domini ibidem est confractus
et in decasu. Et quod Dominus manerij a tempore immemorato solet suis sumptibus
reparare et emendare ponufaldum predictum in omnibus ideo loquendum Domino.
Pro domo vocata The Shamble Howse Item presentant quod domus vocata the
Shamble Howse ibidem est ruinosa et in decasu ex omnibus partibus. Et quod
Dominus manerij a tempore immemorato solet allocare meremium et etiam exhibere
sumptibus fabris lignarijs ad emendationem et reparationem domus predicte. Ideo
loquendum cum Domino.
Superonerant communem Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi
Wintoniensis de Chidden superonerant communem Domini ibidem cum ovibus suis.
Ideo loquendum cum consilio Domini.
Porta irreparata Item presentant quod porta vocata Wallops gate est irreparata
ad nocumentum tenentium Domini culpa Thome Lyde Generosi. Et quia predictus
Thomas non est tenens huius manerij ideo loquendum cum Domino.
Licentia edificandum domum incrementum redditus Ad hanc curiam Dominus concessit licentiam Henrico Honiman edificandi quoddam cotagium super
vastum solo Domini vocatum Mylbancke in Wadden habendum sibi ad terminum vite
sue secundum consuetudinem manerij. Et dat Domino de annuali redditu pro
huiusmodi licentia inde habendo iiij d sub hac tamen condicione que de tempore in
tempus sufficienter manutenebit et emendabit tres portas ibidem quarum una vocata
Mile Ende Gate altera Stooke Gate et tercia Wadden Gate sumptibus suis proprius et
expensis nec habebit aliquam comuniam ibidem etc.
Afferatores Johannes Lowes
Rogerus Richarde jurati
CB 3, 52/ 5th October 1568
Meanestoke Visus Franciplegij Cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta v die Octobris
Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris
etc. Decimo
Essonie Johannes Lynter junior, Johannes Potterne, Robertus Bagen, Johannes
Adam, Phillipus Adam, Johannes Pearson, Ricardus Lane, Johannes Collins,
Benadictus Nosse, Pawlus Bowtcher
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Amercement 12 d Likewise they presented that Richardus Petye 6d, John Tuctar
2d, Benedict Nose 2d and Simon Eymes 2d are dwelling within this view and are in
default. Therefore they are in mercy separately.
Concerning the pound Likewise they presented that the Lord’s pound is broken
and in a poor state. And that the Lord of the manor from time immemorial is
accustomed to bearing the costs to repair and mend the aforesaid pound for everyone.
Therefore there will be a suit with the Lord.
Concerning the house called The Shamble House Likewise they
presented that The Shamble House there is ruinous and in a poor state. And that the
Lord of the manor from time immemorial has been accustomed to allocate wood and
also to present charges for the Carpenter for mending and repairing of the aforesaid
house. Therefore there will be a suit with the Lord.
Overusing the Common Likewise they presented that the tenants of the Lord
Bishop of Winchester of Chidden have overused the Lord’s common with their sheep.
Therefore there will be a suit with the council of the Lord.
Gate unrepaired Likewise they presented that the gate called Wallops Gate is in
a state of disrepair to the nuisance of the Lord's tenants, which is the fault of Thomas
Lydes, Gentleman. And because the said Thomas is not a tenant of this manor there
will be a suit with the Lord.
Licence to build a house land recently brought under cultivation rent At
this court the Lord grants a licence to Henry Honyman to build a certain cottage on
the Lord's waste land called Mylbancke in Wadden, to have to himself for the term of
his life according to the custom of the manor. And he gives to the Lord an annual rent
for this licence thereby to have it 4d, on condition that from time to time he properly
maintains and repairs three gates there, one called Mile End Gate, another Stooke Gate
and thirdly, Wadden Gate with all proper charges nor will he have any other common
there, etc.
Assessers: John Lowes
Roger Richarde sworn
CB 3, 52/ 5th October 1568
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 5th day October in the
10th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Lynter junior, John Potterne, Robert Bagen, John Adam, Phillip
Adam, John Parson, Richard Lane, John Collins, Benadict Nosse, Paul Bowtcher
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Thomas Lynter Petrus Laceye Humfridus Haywood
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Chesman Johannes Bull
Johannes Lowes Thomas Dasshe Johannes Grante
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Nicholl Johannes Collins
Philipus Lowes jurati
Johannes Knight et Petrus Lacey posuerunt se in arbitrio Johannis Bull, Rogeri
Richardes, Nicholai Collyns, Johannis Bagen pro quadam transgressionijs.
Presentatio xij extrahura xij d Duodecim Juratores videlicet Thomas
Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod j ovis matrix proveniebat de
extrahura ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli per annum elapsum et modo
superannuata et vendita Nicholao Collins pro xij d.
Annualis cognitio xij d Ad hanc curiam licentatum est Christophero Lowes ad
firmum dimittere quoddam clausum terre vocatum Shawford ciudam Henrico Collins
ad terminum septem annorum pro qua quidem licentia solvet annuatim ad duos anni
terminos usuales videlicet ad festum Annunciatis Beate Marie Virginis et Sancti
Michaelis Archangeli xij d.
Item presentant quod Petrus Lacye permittit catalla sua ire in boscis Domini ad grave
nocumentum vicinorum suorum. Ideo ipse in misericordia.
Extrahura xvj d Item presentant quod j ovis vervex proveniebat de extrahura ad
festum Pentecostes per annum elapsum et modo superannuata et vendita Thome Lynter
pro xvj d. Et ulterius presentant omnia bene.
Afferatores nullus quia nihil ad afferandum
CB 3, 93d-94/ 9th May 1569
new scribe
Robert Colline = Elizabeth
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John aged 22
Meanestoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta ix die Maij Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. undecimo.
Essonie Petrus Laceye essoniavit per Johannem Linter, Johannes Nicoll
essoniavit per Johannem Colline, Rogerus Richardes essoniavit per Johannem Lowes,
Willelmus Twynem essoniavit per Ricardum Cheseman, Benedictus Nose essoniavit
per Johannem Graunte.
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Thomas Lynter Peter Laceye Humfrey Hayward
John Lynter Richard Chesman John Bull
John Lowes Thomas Dasshe John Grante
Roger Richardes John Nicholl John Collins
Philip Lowes sworn
John Knight and Peter Lacey have placed themselves for the judgement of John Bull,
Roger Richardes, Nicholas Collyns and John Bagen through a certain transgression.
Presentation of the twelve stray 12d The twelve namely Thomas Lynter and
his fellow jurors present that a wether sheep which has come from outside as a stray
for more than a year at Michaelmas is sold to Nicholas Collins for 12d.
Annual ackowledgement 12d At this court Christopher Lowes was
licenced at farm to demise a close of land called Shawford to Henry Collins for a term
of seven years, for which certain licence he will pay annually for two years at the usual
[times], namely at the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Lady Day, 25th March) and
Michaelmas (29th September) 12d.
Likewise they presented that Peter Lacye has permitted his cows to be in the Lord’s
wood to the serious nuisance of his neighbours. Therefore he is in mercy.
Stray 16d Likewise they presented that a wether sheep which has come from
outside as a stray now for more than a year at Pentecost is sold to Thomas Lynter for
16d. And furthermore that all is well.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess
CB 3, 93d -94/ 9th May 1569
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 9th day of May in the
11th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Peter Laceye was excused by John Lynter, John Nicoll was excused by
John Colline, Roger Richardes was excused by John Lowes, William Twynem was
excused by Richard Cheseman, Benedict Nose was excused by John Grante.
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xij per Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Johannes Collins
Johannes Linter Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Lowes Willelmus Laceye
Ricardus Cheseman Henricus Collins
Humfridus Hayward Edmundus Dashe
Johannes Graunte Ricardus Peteye
Christoferus Bevis jurati
Ad hanc curiam venerunt Thomas Linter, Willelmus Lacye et Johannes Lowes
tenentes Domini manerij scilicet de Meonstoke predicto et recordant quandam
sursumredditionem eis factam per Robertum Colline tenentem Domini de toto iure
titulo statu interesse et demanda que ipse habet seu quovismodo heredes potest de aut
in una tofta uno messuagio et xxxvj acris terre arabilis in Meonstoke parres, quondam
Ricardi Chamberlynne ac de uno messuagio et una virgata terre nativa et ijbus acris
terre dominicalis in Meanstoke predicto quondam Springes ac de et in uno messuagio
et una virgata terre vocata Aspalles ac de et in uno cotagio et iiij acris terre vocatis
Bereshe ac uno cotagio et iijbus acris terre vocatis Dameralis ac de et in uno
messuagio et una virgata terre nuper Johannis Linter quondam Ricardi Deane ac postea
Elizabethe Colline Vidue ac de et in uno cotagio cum curtilagio et una hilva terre nuper
Johannis Searle ac de et in uno cotagio cum curtilagio iacenti inter viam regiam ex
parte orientali et viam regiam ex parte australi iuxta cotagium predictum. Necnon de et
in uno messuagio et una virgata terre ibidem vocata Loders nuper Willelmi Wase que
omnia modo sunt in tenura Elizabethe Colline uxore predicte Roberti Colline et matris
predicti Johannis ad opus et usum eiusdem Johannis Colline etatis xxijorum
annorum...
Heriett iij li vj s viij d finis xj li xiij s iiij d ...Duodecinorum [12 or 22?]
annorum unde accidit Domino quinque herietta videlicet quinque marce in pecunijs ex
convencione cum Domino. Super qua quidam sursumredditio venit predictus Johannes
Collin et cepit de Domino reversione omnium et singularum premissarum cum suis
pertinentijs habendarum sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij tenendi per redditus
opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta cum per mortem sursumredditionem aut
forisfacturam predicte Elizabethe matris sue vel alio quocunque modo Elimo/Clamo ad
manus Domini devenire contigerit. Et dat Domino de fine pro huiusmodi statu
reversionis inde habendo vi li xiij s iiij d. Sed fidelitas eius respectuata quousque etc.
Per plegium Job Colins et Willelmi Laceye et solvet in proximo compoto v li et in
festo Annunciato Beate Marie Virginis tunc proximum sequentum l s et in festo Sancti
Michaelis Archangeli tunc proximo sequenti alijs l s.
Licentia annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam Dominus dedit
licentiam Johanni Linter dimittendi tenementum et unam acram terre per estimacionem
predictum tenementum adiacentem parcellam terrarum custumariorum vocatarum
Quenis cuidam Willelmo Bevis a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito ad
terminum xx annorum si predictus Johannes Linter tam diu vixerit. Et dat Domino de
annuali cognitione pro tali licentia inde habendo vj d solvendo equaliter tam per
Johannem Linter quam per predictum Willelmum. Et predictus
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Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter John Collins
John Linter Christopher Lowes
John Lowes William Laceye
Richard Cheseman Henry Collins
Humfrey Hayward Edmund Dashe
John Graunte Richard Peteye
Christopher Bevis sworn
To this court come Thomas Linter, William Laceye and John Lowes, tenants of the
Lord of the manor, namely of said Meonstoke, and recorded that a certain surrender
made to them by Robert Colline, a tenant of the Lord, concerning the whole of his
right, title, status, interest and claim that he has or whomsoever of his heirs may have,
of or in a toft, a messuage and 36 acres of arable land in the parish of Meonstoke,
formerly held by Richard Chamberlynne. And also a messuage and a yardland of
native land, and two acres of demesne land in said Meonstoke, formerly [called]
Springes, and of and in a messuage and a yardland of land called Aspalles, and of and
in a cottage and four acres of land called Bereshe, and a cottage and three acres of land
called Dameralis, and of and in messuage and a yardland of land recently held by John
Linter formerly Richard Deane and afterwards Elizabethe Collins Widow, and of and
in a cottage with a yard and a hilva of land recently held by John Searle, and of and in
a cottage with a yard lying between the Kings road on the east side and the Kings road
on the south side near the said cottage. And also of and in a messuage and a yardland
of land there called Loders recently held by William Wase, all of which are now in the
tenure of Elizabeth Colline, wife of the said Robert Colline and mother of the said
John, for the use and behoof of the same John Colline aged 22 years....
Heriot £3 6s 8d fine £11 13s 4d ....twelve years [clearly here a problem
with his age] therefore five heriots are due to the Lord, that is, five marks in money by
arrangement with the Lord. After this surrender the said John Collin came and took
from the Lord by reversion all and singular the aforementioned holding with its
appurtenances to have for himself according to the custom of the manor, to hold [them]
for rents, works and services thereby formerly owed and accustomed, when by the
death, the surrender or forfeiture of the said Elizabeth, his mother, or any other
claimant now, it shall come to pass into the hands of the Lord . And he gives to the
Lord for a fine for this estate by reversion thereby to have it £6 13s 4d. But his fealty is
postponed until etc. by the pledge of Job Colins and William Lacye and he will pay
into the next account 50s at the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
next following (Ladyday, 25th March) and another 50s at Michaelmas (29th
September).
Licence annual ackowledgement 6d At this court the Lord gives
licence to John Linter to demise a holding and an acre of land by estimation, the
aforesaid holding being adjacent to a parcel of customary land called Quenis, to a
certain William Bevis from Michaelmas last past for a term of twenty years while the
said John Linter shall live. And he gives to the Lord an annual acknowledgement fee
thereby to have this licence 6d to be paid in equal parts both by John Linter for the
aforesaid William. And the aforesaid William Bevys shall properly repair, sustain and
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Willelmus Bevys sufficienter reparabit sustentabit et manutenebit tenementem
predictum de tempore in tempus sumptibus suis proprijs et expensis durante termino
predicto.
Presentatio xij Duodecim videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores
veniunt et presentant quod Johannes Person iiij d est liber sectator curie et fecit
defaultam. Ideo ipse in misericordia. Et ulterius quod affirmant omnia superius
presentat fore vera.
Misericordia iiij d pena Item presentant quod porta vocata Lydgate est irreparata
culpa Christoferi Lowes, Johannis Nicoll et Rogeri Richardes. Ideo preceptum est eis
et eorum cuiuslibet reparare sufficienter portam predictam citra festum Pentecoste
proximum futurum sub pena cuiuslibet xx d.
Ordinatio Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est per Decennam de consensu omnium
tenentium ibidem quod nullus eorum recipiant oves ad agistandum ante festum
Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptisti vel festum Michaelis Archaengeli ac nullo alio
tempore sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem sufficienter facere
metas suas citra festum Pentecoste proximum futurum sub pena in statuto contento
videlicet pro quolibet triumesca xv s.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus inhabitantibus ibidem sufficienter
emendare viam regiam vocatam A Calseye inter Meanestoke et Corhamton citra
festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptisti sub pena cuiuslibet xij d.
Henricus Colline electus est in officio Haiward loco Nicholai Collinne et juratus est.
Afferatores Thomas Linter
Johannes Lowes jurati
CB 3, 101/ 11th October 1569
Meanstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xi die Octobris Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. undecimo
Essonie Nullus
xiicim pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Willelmus Twynam Christoferus Lowes Thomas Dasshe
Johannes Lowes Ricardus Petye Edmundus Dasshe Richardus Chesman
Johannes Nicoll Johannes Collyn Johannes Graunt Humfridus Haywarde
Nicholus Collinge jurati
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maintain the holding from time to time at his own expense and charge during the
aforesaid term.
Presentation of the twelve The twelve namely Thomas Linter and his fellow
Jurors came and presented that John Person 4d is free of suit of court and is in default.
Therefore he is in mercy. And furthermore that all the aforementioned is true.
Amercement 4d pena Likewise they presented that the gate called
Lydgate is unrepaired, the fault of Christopher Lowes, John Nicol and Roger
Richardes. Therefore each is ordered to properly repair the aforesaid gate before
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) on pain for each of them 20d.
Order At this court it was ordered by the Tithing with the agreement of all
the tenants there, that none of them should receive sheep for pasturing before the feast
of the Birth of St John the Baptist (24th June) or Michaelmas (29th September) and at
no other time on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants to properly mend their
boundaries before Pentecost next to come to satisfy the statute on pain 15s for each
crossroads.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for all the inhabitants to properly mend the
King's road called A Calseye between Meonstoke and Corhampton before the feast of
the Birth of St John the Baptist (24th June) on pain for 12d for whomsoever.
Henry Colline was elected to the office of Hayward in place of Nicholas Collinne and
was sworn in.
Assessors: Thomas Linter
John Lowes sworn
CB 3, 101/ 11th October 1569
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 11th October in the 11th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc. 1569
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter William Twynam Christopher Lowes Thomas Dasshe
John Lowes Richard Petye Edmund Dasshe Richard Chesman
John Nicoll John Collyn John Graunt Humfrey Haywarde
Nicholas Collinge sworn
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Licentia Ad hanc curiam Dominus dedit licentiam Johanni Lowes excambiendi
unum gardinum cum Johanne Nicoll.
Licentia annualis cognitio Ad hanc curiam venerunt Robertus Collyn et
Johannes Collin et petunt licentiam de Domino dimittendi unum tenementum cum
gardino Henrico Collyn a festo Sancti Michaelis ultimo preterito usque finem termini
xxj annorum si predictus Robertus et Johannes tam diu vixerunt. Et dant Domino de
fine pro huiusmodi licentia inde habendo vj d annuatim ad festum Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli.
Licentia annualis cognitio Ad hanc [curiam] venit Johannes Graunt et petit
licentiam dimittendi dimidietate omnium terrarum suarum (uno parte dumtaxat
excepta) a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito ad terminum trium
annorum et Dominus illi concessit. Et dat Domino de annuali cognitione viij d ad
festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim solvendo.
Electio Decennarius Henricus Collyn electus est in officio Decennarij.
Misericordia ijd Item presentant quod Johannes Parson ij d est liber sectator curie
et fecit defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia.
Afferatores Thomas Lynter
Johannes Nicoll jurati
CB 3, 140-140d/ 21st April 1570
Robert Collins = Elizabeth
dcd |
John
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xxj die Aprilis Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regina fidei defensoris etc.
duodecimo
Essonie Johannes Parson essoniavit per Johannes Nicoll.
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Johannes Nacoll Edmundus Dashe Johannes Collins
Johannes Lowes Nicholaus Collins Thomas Dashe Willelmus
Levys
Ricardus Chesman Willelmus Twynam Johannes Graunt
Humfridus Haywodd Job Collins Ricardus Petye jurati
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Licence At this court the Lord gives licence to John Lowes to exchange a garden
with John Nicoll.
Licence annual acknowledgement To this court came Robert Collyn and John
Collin and seek licence to demise a holding with a garden to Henry Collyn from
Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of 21 years, if the said Robert and John
live that long. And they give to the Lord for a fine for this licence thereby to hold it 6d
annually at Michaelmas.
Licence annual acknowledgement To this [court] came John Graunt and
seeks licence to demise half of all his land (one part only excepted) from Michaelmas
last past for the term of three years and the Lord granted this to him. And he gives to
the Lord the annual acknowledgement fee of 8d be paid annually at Michaelmas.
Elected as Tithingman Henry Collyn is elected to the office of Tithingman.
Amercement 2d Likewise they presented that John Parson 2d is free of suit of
court and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy.
Assessors: Thomas Lynter
John Nicoll sworn
CB 3, 140-140d/ 21st April 1570
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 21st day of April in the
12th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Parson is excused by John Nicoll.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter John Nacoll Edmund Dashe John Collins
John Lowes Nicholas Collins Thomas Dashe William Levys
Richard Chesman William Twynam John Graunt
Humfrey Haywodd Job Collins Richard Petye sworn
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Relevium Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui
Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Robertus Collins qui de Domino tenuit olim ante
obitum suum certas terras custumarias sed eas sursumredditas ad opus et usum
Johannis Colins filij sui citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde nihil
accidit Domino de herietto. Super quo venit Elizabetha Colins Vidua relicta predicti
Roberti et clamat tenure premissa duranti viduetate sua dum solam et castam se
gesserit. Et dat Domino de relevio terciam partem redditus premissorum videlicet xviij
s ij d. Et ei conceditur secundum consuetudinem manerij. Et fecit fidelitatem et
admissa est inde tenens per plegium Thome Lynter et Richardi Peti tam per redditum
quam pro reparationibus.
Pena Preceptum est Job Colyn sufficienter facere sepem suam apud
Stockarham citra festum Philippi et Jacobi proximum sub pena v s.
Pena Item preceptum est Johanni Nicoll sufficienter facere sepem suam apud
Grenefilde Gate alius Gostans citra festum predictum sub pena predicta.
Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem sufficienter facere et
emendare portas suas infra dominium istud citra festum Pentecostes proximum
futurum sub pena cuiuslibet non faciente forisfaciendi iij s iiij d.
Pena ordinacio Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est de consensu tenentium ibidem
quod nullus eorum permittat porcas suos ire ad largum extra separalem scilicet ullo
tempore anni sub pena cuiuslibet deliquente iiij d ipse quolibet porco.
Ordinatio Item ordinatum est similiter quod nullus tenentium ibidem permittat
vaccas suis ire ad largum sine custodia sub pena cuiuslibet pro quadlibet vacca xij d.
Ordinatio Item ordinatum est similiter quod nullus tenentium ibidem permittat
oves suas ire ad largum in venellis sine custodia agent oves huiusmodi sub pena xij d
toties quoties.
Misericordia iiij d Item presentant quod Johannes Lynter ij d et Thomas Stragnell ij
d sunt commorantes infra visus et facerunt defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia etc.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem sufficienter reparare
ponfaldum ibidem ac etiam meremium usque ponfalde predicte cariare citra festum
Nativitate Sancti Johannis Baptiste proximum futurum sub pena vj s viij d.
Pena Item preceptum est tenentibus ibidem meremium cariare pro domicula
ibidem exstruenda vocatam The Shamble Howse citra proximam curiam sub pena
cuiuslibet xij d.
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Relief The twelve for the Lady Queen namely Thomas Lynter and his fellow
jurors came and presented that Robert Collins, who holds of the Lord, some time
before his death surrendered certain of his customary lands, but surrendered them for
the use and behoof of John Colins his son, has died since the last court therefore no
heriots are due to the Lord. After this came Elizabeth Colins, the surviving Widow of
the aforesaid Robert and claims tenure of the premises during her Widowhood while
she remains alone and chaste. And she gives to the Lord for a relief, a third part of the
rent of the aforementioned, that is, 18s 2d. And it was granted to her according to the
custom of the manor. And she did fealty and was admitted as tenant by the pledge of
Thomas Lynter and Richard Peti both for rent and repairs.
Penalty It was ordered for Job Colyn to properly repair his fence near
Stokarham before the feast of Saints Philip et James (1st May) next on pain 5s.
Penalty Likewise is was ordered for John Nicoll to properly repair his fence near
Grenefilde Gate alius Gostans before the aforesaid feast on pain for the said penalty.
Penalty Likewise all the tenants are ordered to properly repair and mend their gates
within this demesne before Pentecost (Whit Sunday) next to come on pain for
whomsoever not making them forfeiting 3s 4d.
Penalty order At this court it was ordered with the agreement of the
tenants there that no one is permitted to let their pigs be at large except as individuals
at any time of the year on pain for whomsoever offends 4d for each pig.
Order Likewise it was similarly ordered that no tenant there is permitted to let
their cows be at large without a Cowherd on pain for whomsoever for each cow 12d.
Order Likewise it was similarly ordered that no tenant there is permitted to let
their sheep be at large in the lanes without a Shepherd to drive these sheep as often as
is necessary 12d.
Amercement 4d Likewise they presented that John Lynter 2d and Thomas
Strugnell 2d are dwelling within this view and are in default. Therefore they are in
mercy etc.
Penalty It was ordered for all the tenants there to properly repair the pound there
and also to carry the timber to the aforesaid pound, before the next feast of the Birth of
St John the Baptist (24th June) on pain 6s 8d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for the tenants there to carry timber for
furnishing the small house there called The Shamble Howse before the next court on
pain for whomsoever 12d.
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Pena Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem sufficienter reparare
sepes versus Bushe Downe citra festum Apostolorum Philippi et Jacobi proximum
futurum sub pena cuiuslibet xij d.
Afferatores Jobb Collins
Edmundus Dash jurati
CB 3, 149d/ 7th October 1570
Meanstooke Visus frankiplegij cum curia manerij ibidem tenta vii die Octobris Anno
Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris
etc. Duodecimo
Essonie Humfridus Hayward, Johannes Lynter, Rogerus Richarde, Johannes
Nicolls, Willelmus Twynehan, Philipus Adam.
Duodecim pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter Willelmus Lacye Johannes Graunt Willelmus Bevis
Johannes Lowes Josephus Lowes Ricardus Pett
Ricardus Chesman Edmundus Dashe Johannes Potterne
Johannes Lynter Thomas Dashe Henricus Honyman jurati
Juratus in Assisa Paulus Rooke juratus est Domine Regina in Assisa.
Presentatio Duodecim misericordia iij d Duodecim videlicet Thomas Linter
et socij sui veniunt et presentant quod Johannes Parson iij d est liber sectator curie et
fecit defaltam. Ideo etc.
Extrahura superannuata Item presentant unam ovem vervecem coloris albi
que proveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud citra festum Omnium Sanctorum
per annum elapsum modo superannuatur et venditur Thome Lynter sub pretio viij d.
Extrahura superannuata Item presentant duas alias oves videlicet unam
vervecem et alias arietam coloris albi que proveniebant de extrahura citra festum Marie
Magdalene per annum elapsum modo superannuantur et venduntur Henrico Collins
sub pretio ij s viij d.
Misericordia vj d Item presentant quod Nicholaus Colin vj d quinto die Octobris
anno infrascript in Thoma Dashe apud Meonstoke in pace Dei et Domine Regine
existent insultum et affraiam fecit et eundem Thome ad tunc et ibidem verboravit et ad
terram projecit ad grave nocumentum eiusdem Thome et contra pacem etc. Ideo in
misericordia etc.
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Penalty Likewise it was ordered for the tenants to properly repair the fence
facing Bushe Downe before the next feast of the Apostles Philipp and James (1st May)
on pain for whomsoever 12d.
Assessors: Jobb (Jacob) Collins
Edmund Dashe sworn
CB 3, 149d/ 7th October 1570
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 7th October in the 12th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc. (1570)
Excusals Humfrey Hayward, John Lynter, Roger Richarde, John Nicolls, William
Twyman, Philip Adam.
Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter William Lacye John Graunt William Bevis
John Lowes Joseph Lowes Richard Pett
Richard Chesman Edmund Dashe John Potterne
John Lynter Thomas Dashe Henry Honyman sworn
Sworn in to the Assize Paul Rooke was sworn in to the Lady Queen’s Assize.
Presentation of the Twelve ammercement 3d The twelve, namely
Thomas Linter and his fellows, came and presented that John Parson 3d is free of suit
of court and is in default. Therefore etc.
Stray for more than a year Likewise they presented a stray white wether
sheep which has come from outside as a stray has been within this demesne since the
feast of All Saints (1st November) for more than a year, is sold to Thomas Lynter for
the price of 8d.
Stray for more than a year Likewise they presented two other sheep, namely
a wether sheep and the other a white sheep, have come from outside as strays since the
feast of Mary Magdalene (22nd July) for more than a year and are sold to Henry
Colins for 2s 8d.
Amercement 6d Likewise they presented that Nicholas Colin (6d) on the
5th October in the year below written, being insulting and making affray towards
Thomas Dashe at Meonstoke, in peace of God and the Lady Queen, and then and there
beat the same Thomas and threw him to the ground to the serious nuisance of the same
Thomas and against the peace. Therefore he is in mercy etc.1
1 A physical assault
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Ponfaldus Item presentant quod ponfaldus Domini est irreparatus ideo preceptum
est Johanni Lowes vice Domini sufficienter emendare ponfaldum predictum quamcito
comodum potest.
Pena forisfacta Item presentant quod Johannes Lynter, Johannes Nicol et Alicia
Bull, Edmundus Dashe et Alicia Adam permiserunt porcos suos ire ad largum contra
formam ordinacionis inde facta. Ideo forisfacerunt penam in eadem contentam
videlicet quilibet eorum vj s viij d. Et perdonatus cuiuslibet ad xij d hac vice etc.
Licentia Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Potterne et petit licentiam de Domino
dimittendi unum cotagium cum curtilegio et unam acram de le wheat land et unam
acram de le barly land necnon communiam pro una vacca in estate videlicet a primo
die Maij usque festum Sancti Andree Apostoli annuatim ac etiam communiam pro
viginti bidentibus per unum annum et Dominus dedit ei licentiam dimittendi premissa
Johanni Knight ad terminum viginti unius annorum nunc proximum sequentem si
predictus Johannes Poterne tam diu vixerit Et dat Domino de annuali cognitione pro
tali licentia inde habendo iiij d.
Thomas Lynter et Johannes Lynter electi sunt ad distribuendum caulam ordino suo.
Item preceptum est cuiuslibet tenentibus inducere ad caulam flatas suas quandocumque
monentus et inbontus per predictum Thomam Lynter et Johannem Lynter sub pena
cuiuslibet pro qualibet stata forisfacta iiij d.
Afferatores Johannes Lowes Willelmus Lacy jurati
CB 3, 194d/ 14th May 1590
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xiiij die Maij Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
terciodecimo
Essonie Henricus Honyman essoniavit per Rogerum Richarde, Willelmus
Twynham per Nicholaum Collins.
Thomas Lynter Rogerus Richarde Thomas Dashe
Johannes Lowes Johannes Lynter Johannes Graunt
Richardus Cheseman Willelmus Lacye Richardus Pett
Humfridus Haywood Johannes Collins Johannes Potterne
Johannnes Nicoll Jobb Collins Henricus Honyman
Nicholaus Collyn Edmundus Dashe jurati
Pena continuata Ad hanc continuata pena reparandi et emendandi punfaldum
domini ac etiam cariandi meremium usque punfaldum predictum pro reparatione
eiusdem usque proxima curia sub pena vj s viij d.
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The Pound Likewise they presented that the Lord’s pound is in a state of disrepair
therefore John Lowes was ordered, as deputy of the Lord, to properly mend the said
pound as soon as possible.
Penalty forfeited Likewise they presented that John Lynter, John Nicol and Alice
Bull, Edmund Dashe and Alice Adam have allowed their pigs to be at large, contrary to
the order thereby made. Therefore they are to forfeit a penalty of 6s 8d to satisfy [the
order] and that each of them pays 12d on this occasion etc.
Licence To this court came John Potterne and seeks licence to demise a cottage
with a yard and an acre of wheatland, and an acre of barley land1, and also common for
one cow within the estate, namely from 1st May until the feast of St Andrew the
Apostle (30th November) and also common for twenty sheep for a year, and the Lord
gives this licence to him to demise the aforesaid to John Knight for a term of 21 years
then next following, if the aforesaid John Poterne shall live that long. And he gives to
the Lord an annual ackowledgement fee thereby to have such a licence 4d.
Thomas Lynter and John Lynter were elected to distribute the sheepfolds by their
order. Likewise it was ordered for whomsoever of the tenants to bring into the
sheepfold their flock despite have been given good warning by the aforesaid Thomas
Lynter and John Lynter on pain for each of them for each estate to forfeit 4d.
Assessors: John Lowes [and] William Lacye sworn
CB 3, 194d/ 14th May 1571
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 14 th day of May in the
13th year if the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Henry Honyman excused by Roger Richarde, William Twynham by
Nicholas Collins.
Thomas Lynter Roger Richarde Thomas Dashe
John Lowes John Lynter John Graunt
Richard Cheseman William Lacye Richard Petty
Humfrey Haywood John Collins John Potterne
John Nicoll Jobb (Jacob) Collins Henry Honyman
Nicholas Collyn Edmund Dashe sworn
Continued penalty At this court a penalty was continued regarding an order to
repair and mend the Lord’s pound and also to carry wood as far as the aforesaid pound
for the repair of the same, until the next court on pain for 6s 8d.
1 Wheat and Barley mentioned.
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Continuata pene Similiter continuata pena cariandi meremium pro domicula
ibidem conficienda vocata The Shamble Howse citra festum nativitatis Sancti Johannis
Baptiste proximum futurum sub pena cuiuslibet xij d.
Presentacio duodecim Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Linter et
socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis
de Chiddon superonerant communiam Domini cum ovibus suis. Ideo fiat loquela cum
Domino Episcopi vel officiarijs suis.
Item quod [left blank] Lydes tenens et firmarius Henrici Wallopp miles permittit
portam suam vocatam Wallopps Gate fore ruiniose et irreparata culpa ipsius Lydes.
Ideo fiat loquela cum Henrico Wallopp.
Item preceptum est tenentibus ibidem sufficienter reparare metas suas citra festum
nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptisti proximum futurum sub pena statuti etc.
Annualis cognitio iiij d Ad hanc curiam venit Christoferus Lowes et petit
licentiam de Domino dimittendi octo acras terre arabilis de terris suis custumarijs
quarum iiij acras iacentes in loco vocato Newe Downe et alio quatuor acras iacentes in
loco vocato Hawksborowe ciudum Gilbert [left blank] a festo Annunciones Beate
Marie Virginis ultimo preterito usque finem termini sex annorum nunc proximum
sequentem. Et Dominus per Senescallum suum concessit ei licentiam et dat Domino de
annuali cognitione pro tali licentia inde habenda iiij d.
Afferatores nulli quia nihil ad afferandum
CB 3, 202d/ 10th October 1571
Meanstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta x die Octobris Anno
Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. terciodecimo
Essonie Johannes Pottern, Edwardus Dashe, Ricardus Lynter, Johannes Nicoles,
Willelmus Wynter essoniaverunt.
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Rogerus Richarde Johannes Graunte
Johannes Lowes Johannes Lynter Ricardus Pettye
Ricardus Cheseman Christoferus Lowes Henricus Honyman
Humfridus Haywood Thomas Dasche Johannes Colyn
Johannnes Nicoll jurati
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Continued penalty Similarly a penalty was continued for carrying wood for the
completion of The Shamble Howse before the next feast of the birth of St John the
Baptist (29th August) on pain 12d.
Presentation of the twelve The twelve for the Lady Queen, namely, Thomas Linter
and his fellow Jurors came and presented that the tenants of Lord Bishop of
Winchester of Chiddon have overloaded the Lord's common with their sheep.
Therefore there is a suit with the Lord Bishop or his officials.
Likewise that [left blank] Lydes, a tenant and farmer of Sir Henry Wallopp, has
allowed his gate called Wallopps Gate to become ruinous and unrepaired at the fault of
this Lydes, therefore there may be a suit with Henry Wallopp.
Likewise it was ordered for the tenants there to properly repair their boundaries before
the next feast of the birth of St John the Baptist (29th August) on pain for a statutory
penalty etc.
Annual acknowledgement 4d To this court came Christopher Lowes and seeks
licence from the Lord to demise eight arable acres of his customary land, of which four
acres lie in a place called Newe Downe, and the other four acres lie in a place called
Hawkseborowe, to a certain Gilbert [left blank] from the feast of the Blessed Virgin
Mary (25th March) until the end of a term of six years then next following. And the
Lord, through his Steward, granted the licence to him, and he gives the annual
recognition fee of 4d thereby to hold such a licence.
Assessors None as there was nothing to assess
CB 3, 202d/ 10th October 1571
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 10th October in the 13th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Pottern, Edward Dashe, Richard Lynter, John Nicoles and William
Wynter have been excused.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter Roger Richarde John Graunte
John Lowes John Lynter Richard Pettye
Richard Cheseman Christopher Lowes Henry Honyman
Humfrey Haywood Thomas Dasche John Colyn
John Nicoll sworn
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Presentacio xij Duodecim videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt
et presentant quod via Regia ibidem est infunderata. Ideo preceptum est inhabitantibus
ibidem sufficienter reparare citra festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptisti proximum
sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiij d.
Extrahura superannuatus precij xij d Item presentant unam ovem matrice
colouris albi que proveniebat de extrahura ad festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Sancti
Baptisti proximum per annum elapsum modo superannuata et appreciata ad xij d et
remanet in custodia Henrici Collyn etc.
Extrahura superannuatur precij ij s Item presentant unam suem coloris rubrei
que proveniebat de extrahura citra festum Nativitatis Sancti Marie per annum elapsum
inde superannuata et appreciata ad ij s et remanet in custodia Nicholai Collyns etc.
Pena Preceptum est Job Colyn sufficienter emendare portam suam apud Woddon
Lane citra festum omnium Sanctorum proximum futurum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Ordinacio Item ordinatum est ex assensu tenentium quod si quis superoneraverit
commune Domini cum ovibus solvet pro qualibus oves ultra debitum numerum vj d.
Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem supervidere quadam sepes apud Chidlei et ponere at
dirigere easdem in recto cursu suo citra festum Natalis Domini proximum futurum et
quod Johannes Colyns postea non amoveat sepem illam extra rectum cursum illum sub
pena vj s viij d.
Afferatores nulli quia nihil ad afferandum
Finis huius progressus
CB 3, 239d/ 13th April 1572
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xiij die Aprilis Anno
Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris
etc. quartodecimo
Essonie Nullus
Thomas Lynter Willelmus Lacye Johannes Graunt
Johannes Lowes Christoferus Lowes Ricardus Pettye
Ricardus Cheseman Johannes Collyns Johannes Potterne
Johannes Nycoll Jobe Collyns Henricus Honyman
Nichoalus Collen Edmundus Dashe Johannes Collyn jurati
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Presentation of the twelve The twelve, namely Thomas Lynter and his fellow
Jurors came and presented that the Queen’s road there is in a state of disrepair.
Therefore it was ordered for the inhabitants to properly repair it before the feast of the
birth of St John the Baptist (29th August) next on pain for whomsoever of them of 3s
4d.
Stray for more than a year valued at 12d Likewise they presented that a
white wether sheep which has come from outside as a stray at the feast of the birth of
St John the Baptist (29th August) for more than a year, was valued at 12d and remains
in the custody of Henry Collyn etc.
Stray for more than a year valued at 2s Likewise they presented that a red
sow which has come from outside as a stray at the feast of the birth of St Mary (8th
September) for more than a year was valued at 2s and remains in the custody of
Nicholas Collyns etc.
Penalty It was ordered for Job Colyn to properly repair his gate at Woddon Lane
before the feast of All Saints (1st November) next to come on pain for a penalty of 3s
4d.
Order Likewise it was ordered, with the agreement of all the tenants, that
anyone who overloads the Lord’s common with sheep will pay for each sheep over the
number they should [graze there] 6d.
It was ordered for the tenants there to survey certain fences at Chidlei and to place and
put right the same on its right course before Christmas next to come, and that John
Colyns, after he did not move that fence to the right course [to be fined] on pain 6s 8d.
Assessors none as there is nothing to assess
End of this Progress
CB 3, 239d/ 13th April 1572
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 13th April in the 14th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Thomas Lynter William Lacye John Graunt
John Lowes Christopher Lowes Richard Pettye
Richard Cheseman John Collyns John Potterne
John Nycoll Jobe Collyns Henry Honyman
Nicholas Collen Edmund Dashe John Collyn sworn
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Pena Ad hanc curiam preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem sufficienter
emendare sepes suas versus terras Anne Domine Lawrence vocatas Rowe Downe citra
festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptisti sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiij d.
xii cim pro Domina Regina extrahura remanet [in custodia] Duodecim pro
Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant
quod omnia superius presentata sunt vera et ulterius presentant quod est unus equus
spado qui proveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud citra festum Appostolorum
Simonis et Jude ultimo preterito et remanet in custodia Thome Lynter quousque etc.
Juratus in Assise Johannes Knight juratus est Domine Regine in Assise.
Continuata pena nova pena Ad hanc continuata penam supervidendi sepes
apud Chedlie et ponendi ac deragendi eandem in recto cursu suo citra proximam
curiam ac etiam in pena Johanni Collyns postea non amovendum sepes allam extra
rectum cursum illum sub pena vj s viij d.
Loquela cum Domino Item presentant quod Philippus Bensted posuit unum
sepem necnon arbores vocatam Wathies super rivulum apud Strugnell Meade, ita quod
aqua inundans superfluit pratam predictam ad grave nocumentum Johannis Graunt.
Ideo loquella cum concilio Domini.
Misericordia iij d Item presentant quod Johannes Parson iij d est liber sectator
curie et fecit defaltum ideo ipse in misericordia.
Afferatores Johannes Lowes
Edmundus Dashe jurati
CB 3, 247d/ 10th October 1572
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta decimo die Octobris Anno
Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris
etc. Quartodecimo
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Johannes Collyns Ricardus Pettye
Johannes Lowes Johannes Lynter Johannes Potterne
Ricardus Cheseman Nicholaus Collyns Humfridus Hayward
Johannes Nicolle Thomas Dashe Willelmus Hobbes
Willelmus Lacye Johannes Graunt Johannes Collynes jurati
Christoferus Lowes
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Penalty At this court it was ordered for all the tenants there to properly mend
their fences facing land of Lady Anne Lawrence called Rowe Downe before the feast
of the birth of St John the Baptist (29th August) on pain for whomsoever 3s 4d.
Twelve for the Lady Queen Stray remains [in custody] The twelve for the
Lady Queen, namely, Thomas Lynter and his fellow Jurors came and presented that all
the above presentments are true and furthermore they present that a gelded horse
which has come from outside as a stray, has been within this demesne since the last
feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude (28th October) and remains in the custody of
Thomas Lynter until etc.
Sworn into the Assize John Knight is sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Continued penalty new penalty At this court the penalty, for surveying the
fences at Chedlie and placing and putting right the same on their right courses, was
continued until the next court, and also for the fine for John Collyns afterwards for not
moving this fences to the right course 6s 8d.
Suit with the Lord Likewise they presented that Philipp Bensted has placed a fence
and also trees called Wathies over the river at Strugnell Meade, so that the water floods
and overflows the said meadow to the serious nuisance of John Graunt. Therefore a
suit is made with the advice of the Lord.
Amercement 3d Likewise they presented that John Parson 3d is free of suit of
court and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy.
Assessors John Lowes
Edmund Dashe sworn
CB 3, 247d/ 10th October 1572
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 10th October in the 14th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter John Collyns Richard Pettye
John Lowes John Lynter John Potterne
Richard Cheseman Nicholas Collyns Humfrey Hayward
John Nicolle Thomas Dashe William Hobbes
William Lacye John Graunt John Collynes
Christopher Lowes sworn
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xij pro Domina Regina extrahura remanet deliberatio collegij Duodecim
pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant
quod equus ille castratus qui proveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud citra
festum Apostolorum Simonis et Jude ultimo preterito ad hunc remanet in custodia
Thome Lynter quousque etc. Ideo fiat debit proclamacionem etc.
Pena continuatur Ad hunc continuatur penam supervidendi sepem apud Shedfield
ac ponendi et diragendi eandem sepem in recto cursu citra proximam curiam. Ac etiam
prefato Johanni Collyns non amovendum sepem illam postea sub pena vj s viij d.
Misericordia vj d Item presentant quod Johannes Adam effregit ponfaldum Domini
emittendo duos equos imparcatos per Richardum Cheseman pro tribus factis in clausis
suis. Ideo ipse in misericordia vj d.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem adducere le hurdles ad communem
caulam ibidem post monitionem eis et eorum cuilibet inde factam sub pena cuiuslibet
deficientes iiij d per qualibet le hurdle.
Pena Item presentant quod porci tenentium ibidem non annulantur neque iugantur.
Ideo preceptum est eis annulare et jugare porcos suis deinceps sub pena iiij d pro
qualibet porco.
Pena emendare Preceptum est Willelmo Lacye sufficienter emendare portam inter
comuniam de Stoke et Drokensford vocatam Wadon gate citra proximum curiam sub
pena iij s iiij d.
Annualis cognitio xij d Ad hanc curiam Dominus dedit licentiam Willelmo
Lacye dimittendi terras suas custumarias in Meonstoke ad terminum decem annorum
videlicet a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito cuicumque subtenenti
bone fame et conversationis honeste. Et dat Domino de annuali cognitio xij d.
Jurati in Assisa Johannes Wyatt juratus est Domine Regine in Assisa.
Afferatores Thomas Lynter
Willelmus Lacye jurati
Finis huius progressus Autumnalis
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Twelve for the Lady Queen stray remains [in custody for] deliberation by
the College The twelve for the Lady Queen, namely, Thomas Lynter and his fellow
Jurors came and presented that a castrated horse which has come from outside as a
stray within this demesne since the feast of the Apostles of St Simon and Jude (28th
October) last past, and this remains in the custody of Thomas Lynter until etc.
Therefore let a proclamation be made.
Continued penalty At this [court] a penalty was continued for surveying the fence at
Shedfield and to place and to put right the same on it’s rightful course before the next
court. And also the aforesaid John Collyns for not afterwards moving that fence 6s 8d.
Amercement 6d Likewise they presented that John Adam broke into the Lord’s
pound to release two horses impounded by Richard Cheseman in his close. Therefore
he is in mercy for 6d.
Penalty It was ordered for all the inhabitants there to bring le hurdles to the
common sheepfold there after a warning made to them on pain for whoever defaults
thereafter for each hurdle 4d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the tenant’s pigs there are not ringed or
yoked. Therefore it was ordered for them to ring and yoke their pigs next on pain for
each pig 4d.
Penalty for repairs It was ordered for William Lacye to properly mend the gate
between the common of Stoke and Droxford called Wadon Gate before the next court
on pain 3s 4d.
Annual ackowledgement 12d At this court the Lord gives licence to William
Lacye to demise his customary lands in Meonstoke for a term of ten years, that is, from
Michaelmas last past, to whomsoever subtenant who is of good name and honest
conversation. And he gives to the Lord the annual ackowledgement fee of 12d.
Sworn into the Assize John Wyatt was elected to the Lady Queen in Assize.
Assessors Thomas Lynter
William Lacye sworn
The End of the Autumn Progress
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CB 3, 283/ 29th April 1573
Elizabeth Collins Widow
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John
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xxix die Aprilis Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regina fidei defensoris etc.
quintodecimo
Essonie Ricardus Linter, Philippus Adam, Johannes Knight.
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Linter Johannes Linter Ricardus Petye
Johannes Lowes Nicholaus Collyns Humfridus Hayward
Ricardus Cheseman Thomas Dashe Willelmus Hobbes
Johannes Nicoll Johannes Graunt Johannes Collyns junior
Christoferus Lowes jurati
Jurati in Assisa Willelmus Lane juratus est Domine Regine in Assisa.
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Elizabetha Collins Vidua et dat
Domino de annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi terras suas custumarias quas
tenet de Domino secundum consuetudinem manerij in Meonstoke duranti viduetate sua
dum solam et castam se gesserit Johanni Collins junior filio suo durante statu Viduatate
sue et ei conceditus.
xij pro Domina Regina Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Linter et
socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod equus ille castratus qui preveniebat de
extrahura citra festum Simonis et Jude pro anno elapso modo superannuato et
deliberatus collegio etc.
Pena Adhuc preceptum est toti Homagio ibidem supervidere sepem apud Shidlei et
ad ponendum et dirigendum eandem sepem in recto cursu suo citra proximum curiam
sub pena cuiuslibet si absentatis forisfaciendi xij d.
Pena Item preceptum est Johannes Collins quod non amoveat sepem illam postquam
steterit in recto cursu suo sub pena v s.
Pena Item presentant quod Johannes Benstede tenens Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis
inclusit quadam metam comunem de Meonstoke vocato The Whiteleasse Tree inter le
Downe et Shidlei. Ideo etc.
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CB 3, 283/ 29th April 1573
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 29th April in the 15th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Richard Lynter, Philipp Adam, John Bright
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Linter John Linter Richard Petye
John Lowes Nicholas Collyns Humfrey Hayward
Richard Cheseman Thomas Dashe William Hobbes
John Nicoll John Graunt John Collyns junior
Christopher Lowes sworn
Sworn in to the Assize William Lane was sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Annual ackowledgement To this court came Elizabeth Collins, Widow and gives
to the Lord the annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise her customary
lands which she holds of the Lord according to the custom of the manor in Meonstoke
during her Widowhood while she is alone and chaste, to John Collins, her younger son
during her Widowed state and this was granted.
Twelve for the Lady Queen The twelve for the Lady Queen videlicet Thomas
Linter and his fellow Tithingmen presented that a castrated horse which has come from
outside as a stray since the feast of Sts Simon and Jude for more than a year, and this
should be considered by the College etc.
Penalty Hitherto it was ordered for the whole Homage to survey the fence at
Shidlei and to place and put right this same fence on its right course before the next
court on pain if absent to forfeit 12d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for John Collins that he has not moved that
fence after he should have stood it on its right course on pain for 5s.
Penalty Likewise they presented that John Benstede, a tenant of the Lord Bishop
of Winchester, enclosed a certain common boundary marker of Meonstoke called The
Whiteleasse Tree between Le Downe and Shidlei1. Therefore etc.
1 Tree used as boundary marker.
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Pena Item quod quedam semita inter Corhampton et Stoke est in decasu et
infunderata culpa tenentium ibidem. Ideo preceptum est eis emendare semitam
predictam citra festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptiste proximum futurum sub
pena cuiuslibet xij d.
Pena Item quod via illa iacens apud Rawnde Ashe controversa inter Johannem
Collins et John Linter est ultima via Johannis Linter, ideo preceptum est Johanni
Collins aperire viam illam quam obstrupavit. Ita quod liceat prefati Johanni Linter iter
heres per viam illam deinceps sub pena iij s iiij d.
Misericordia iij d Item presentant quod Ricardus Winter essoniavit et Rogerus
Richarde (iij d) sunt custumarius tenentes et fecerunt defaltam. Ideo ipsi in
misericordia seperatim etc.
Afferatores: Ricardus Cheseman
Johannes Nicholl jurati
CB 3, 290d/ 10th October 1573
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta decimo die Octobris Anno
Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
quintodecimo
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Linter Rogerus Richard Ricardus Pettye
Ricardus Cheseman Nicholus Collins Humfridus Hayward
Johannes Nicoll Thomas Dashe Willelmus Hobbes
Johannes Linter Johannes Graunt Johannes Collins jnr jurati
Presentatio Decenne misericordia iijd Decenna ibidem jurata venit cum
Decennaribus suis et presentant quod Willelmus Twynam (ij d) fecit defaltam. Ideo etc.
Et ulterius omnia bene.
Presentacio xij misericordia ij d Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet
Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et affirmant omnia superius presentes fore
vera. Et ulterius presentant quod Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie et fecit
defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia iij d. [although heading says ij d]
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Penalty Likewise that a certain lane between Corhampton and Stoke is in a
ruinous condition, the fault of the tenants there. Therefore it was ordered for them to
mend the aforesaid lane before the next feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist (29th
August) on pain for whomsoever 12d.
Penalty Likewise that the road lying at Rawnde Ashe which is the subject of a
dispute between John Collins and John Linter and is the last road of John Linter,
therefore it was ordered for John Collins to open up that which he has obstructed. Thus
let it be lawful for the aforesaid John Linter [and his] heirs to have a right of way by
this road for journeys next on pain 3s 4d.
Amercement 3d Likewise they presented that Richard Winter is excused
and Roger Richarde (3d) are customary tenants and are in default. Therefore they are
in mercy separately etc.
Assessors Richard Cheseman
John Nicholl sworn
CB 3, 290/ 10th October 1573
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 10th October in the 15th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Linter Roger Richard Richard Pettye
Richard Cheseman Nicholas Collins Humfrey Hayward
John Nicoll Thomas Dashe William Hobbes
John Linter John Graunt John Collins junior sworn
Presentation of the Tithing amercement 2d The Tithing there sworn
came with the Tithingmen and presented that William Twynam 2d is in default etc.
And furthermore that all is well.
Presentation of the twelve amercement 2d The twelve for the Lady Queen,
namely, Thomas Lynter and his fellow Jurors came and affirmed that all the above
presentments are true. And furthermore they presented that John Parson is free of suit
of court and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy 3d. [contrary to the heading]
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Misericordia iiij d Item presentant quod Johannes Collins accrochiavit sibi cum una
sepe de via ibidem Regia prope ponufaldum. Ideo ipse in misericordia iiij d. Et
preceptum est ei amovere sepem predictam citra proximam curiam sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem includere copiciam suam in utroque
fine de tempore in tempus sub pena cuiuslibet v s.
Afferatores Johannes Lynter
Rogerus Richard jurati
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Amercement 4d Likewise they presented that John Collins has encroached with
his fence onto the Queen’s road there near the Pound. Therefore he is in mercy 4d.
And it was ordered for him to move the aforesaid fence before the next court on pain
3s 4d.
Penalty It was ordered for all tenants there to enclose their coppices on all sides
from time to time on pain for whomsoever 5s.
Assessors John Lynter
Roger Richard sworn
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CB 4, 9-9d/ 11th May 1574 WCM 23042
Meonstoke Visus frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xi die Maij Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
sextodecimo
Essonie Johannes Knight, Johannes Knollir essoniaverunt per Nicholaum
Collins.
Duodecim pro Domina Regina
Thomas Linter Johannes Potterne Johannes Grant
Nicholaus Colins Johannes Colens senior Ricardus Petye
Johannes Nicolls Christoferus Lowes Willelmus Lacye
Edmundus Dashe Rogerus Richarde Johannes Colens junior
Henricus Colyns Thomas Dashe jurati
Juratus in Assisa Philipus Adams juratus est Domine Regine in Assisa.
Presentatio Decenne Decenarij ibidem videlicet Johannes Lynter juratus cum
Decenna sua venit et presentat quod Henricus Honiman (iij d) permittit portam suam
vocatam Mylendgate fore irreparata et aperta. Ideo ipse in misericordia. Et habet
Domini emendandi portam predictam citra proximam curiam sub pena ij s.
Annualis cognitio Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Nicolls et dat Domino de annuali
cognitione xij d pro licentia dimittendi omnes terras suas custumarias quas tenet de
Domino infra manerium de Meonstooke a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo
nunc futuro pro termino vite sue cuicumque subtenenti voluerit modo sit bone fame et
conversationis honeste. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non alius necque alio
modo.
Presentacio xij Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij
sui Juratores veniunt et affirmant omnia superius presentat fore vera. Et ulterius
presentant quod omnes pene in ultima curia imposite sunt bene et sufficienter
emendate. Et quod omnia bene.
Afferatores Christoferus Lowes
Rogerus Richardes
CB 4, 17d/ 11th October 1574
Meonstoke Visus Frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta ix die Octobris Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. sexto
decimo septimi.
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CB 4, 9-9d/ 11th May 1574
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held on 11th May in the16th year of
the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Knight [and] John Knollir excused by Nicholas Collins.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Linter John Potterne John Grant
Nicholas Colins John Colens junior Richard Petye
John Nicolls Christopher Lowes William Lacye
Edmund Dashe Roger Richarde John Colens junior
Henry Colyns Thomas Dashe sworn
Sworn in to the Assize Philip Adams was sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Presentation of the Tithing The Tithingmen there, namely John Lynter,
sworn, with his Tithing came and presented that Henry Honiman has allowed his gate
called Mylendgate to become disrepaired and open. Therefore he is in mercy. And he
has to mend the Lord's gate before the next court on pain 2s.
Annual acknowledgement To this court came John Nicolls and he gives to
the Lord the annual acknowledgement fee of 12d for licence to demise all his
customary lands which he holds of the Lord within the manor of Meonstoke by
Michaelmas next to come for the term of his life to whichever sub tenant he wishes
who is of good name and honest conversation. And it was granted to him in the form
aforesaid and to no other person nor anyone else now.
Presentation of the twelve The twelve for the Lady Queen, namely Thomas
Lynter and his fellow Jurors, came and affirmed that all the above presentments are
true. And furthermore they presented that all the penalties from the last court have
been well and sufficiently imposed. And that all is well.
Assessors: Christopher Lowes
Roger Richardes
CB 4, 17d /9th October 1574
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held on 9th October in the
16th year of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
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Essonie Nullus
Duodecim pro Domina Regina
Nicholaus Collins Johnnnes Potterne Ricardus Pettye
Johannes Nicolls Christopherus Lowes Johannes Colyns Junior
Edmundus Dashe Thomas Dashe Henricus Honyman
Henricus Colyns Johannes Graunt Humfridus Hayward
jurati
Presentacio xij extrahura superannuatim precij viij d Duodecim pro
Domina Regina videlicet Nicholaus Colins et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant
quod una ovis matrix coloris albi que proveniebat de extrahura infra dominicum istud
circa festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli per annum elapsum modo superannuatur et
venditur Ballivo Domini sub precio viij d.
Extrahura superannuatim pretij viij d Item presentant quod una alia ovis
aries proveniebat de extrahura ante festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli per annum
elapsum que modo superannuatur et venditur Willelmo Hobbs sub pretio viij d.
Finis ij s vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Ricardus Cheseman et dat Domino de fine
ij s vj d pro licentia dimittendi unum clausum vocatum Stocke Close continens quinque
acras cuidam Ricardo Petye a festo Sancte Michaelis ultimo preterito usque ad finem
et terminum decem annorum. Et ei concedita in forma predicta et non aliter.
Misericordia iiij d Item presentant quod Ricardus Rooke j d, Johannes
Hokar j d, Thomas Bevys j d, Willelmus Winter j d sunt commorantes infra visus et
fecerunt defaltam. Ideo ipsi in misericordia separatim.
Pena Preceptum est Rogero Richardes, Johannes Nicolles et Christofero
Lowes facerent unum sufficientem portam apud Whit Pitt citra festum Sancte Andree
proximum futurum sub pena ij s.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem sufficienter emendare sepes
suis cuiuslibet pro parte suis versus Busshy Downe citra festum Omnium Sanctorum
proximum futurum sub pena cuiuslibet non facientes pro parte suis xij d.
Electio Decennarius Johannes Collens junior electus est Decennarius ibidem
loco Johannis Lynter et juratus est.
Afferatores Nicholaus Collins
Ricardus Petye jurati
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Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Nicholas Collins John Potterne Richard Pettye
John Nicolls Christopher Lowes John Colyns junior
Edmund Dashe Thomas Dashe Henry Honyman
Henry Colyns John Graunte Humphrey Hayward sworn
Presentation of the twelve stray for more than a year valued at 8d The
twelve for the Lady Queen, namely Nicholas Colins and his fellow Tithingmen came
and presented that a white wether sheep which has come from outside as a stray for
more than a year since about Michaelmas is sold now to the Lord's Bailiff for the price
of 8d.
Stray for more than a year valued at 8d Likewise they presented that
another ewe sheep which has come from outside as a stray for more than a year since
before Michaelmas is sold to William Hobbs for 8d.
Fine 2s 6d To this court came Richard Cheseman and gives to the Lord for a fine
2s 6d for licence to demise a close called Stocke Close containing five acres to a
certain Richard Petye from Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of ten years.
And it is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
Amercement 4d Likewise they presented that Richard Rooke 1d, John Hokar
1d, Thomas Bevys 1d, [and] William Winter 1d are dwelling within the view and are in
default. Therefore they are in mercy separately.
Penalty It was ordered for Roger Richardes, John Nicolles and Christopher
Lowes to properly mend the gate at Whit Pitt before the next feast of St Andrew (30th
November) on pain 2s.
Penalty It was ordered for all the tenants to properly mend their fences, each
their part of which faces Busshy Downe before the feast of All Saints (1st November)
next to come on pain for whomsoever who does not mend his part 12d.
Elected as Tithingman John Collens junior was elected as Tithingman in place
of John Lynter and was sworn in.
Assessors Nicholas Collins
Richard Petye sworn
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CB 4, 64d-65/ 4th May 1575
William Lacye = Elizabeth John Wyatt = Elizabeth
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John
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta quinto die Maij Anno Regni
Elizabeth dei gratia Anglie etc. decimo septimo
Essonie Willelmus Twynam, Eddwardus/Edmundus Dashe, Johannes Linter,
Ricardus Lynter, Johannes Knight, Thomas Suggatt, Johannes Potterne per Willelmus
Lacye.
xij pro Domina Regine
Thomas Linter Willelmus Lacye
Johannes Nicolles Johannes Collins senior
Henricus Collins Thomas Dashe
Christoferus Lowes Johannes Graunte
Owinus Aprice Ricardus Pettye
Walterus Hobbes Willelmus Bevis jurati
Ad hanc curiam compertum est quod alius extra curiam videlicet xvij die Februarij
anno regni Domine nostre nunc Elizabethe etc. decimo septimo venit Johannes Nicholl
et coram Domino et Senescallo manerij predicti sursumreddidit in manus Domini
unum clausum vocatum Church Close continens per estimacionem duas acras terre sub
nomine j cotagium cum curtilagio scituatum iacens et existens in Meonstoke prope
abuttat cemiterium Ecclesie parochialis de Meonstoke predicto in occidentali parte
cemiterij predicti et abuttens super terram Johannis Lowe ex partibus orientalis et
borealis ad opus et usum Josephi Wyat unde nihil accidit Domino de herietto quia
cotagium.
Heriottum nihil redditus viij d finis viij s iiij d Super quo in eadem
curia venit predictus Josephus Wiat et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa
habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum viij d per
annum. Et alia opera consuetudo et servicia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Ac
etiam de consensu suo heriettabit cum acciderit unum par caponum pinguum. Et
edificabit unum domum super terram predictam continentem triginta pedes regales in
longitudine et octadecim in latitudine infra tres annos nunc proxima sequentia. Et dat
Domino de fine viij s iiij d. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Presentacio Homagij pena Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet
Thomas Linter etc. jurati venit et affirmat omnia superia presentant fore vera. Et
ulterius presentat quod mete sunt in decasu culpa tenentium. Ideo preceptum est eis
sufficienter emendare metas predictas citra festum Pentecostes proximum futurum sub
pena in statuto contente.
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CB 4, 64d-65/ 5th May 1575
View of the Frankpledge with court held 5th May in the 17th year of the reign of
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland, defender of the
faith etc.
Excusals William Twyman, Edward/Edmund Dashe, John Linter, Richard Lynter,
John Knight, Thomas Suggatt [and] John Potterne excused by William Laceye.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Linter William Laceye
John Nicolles John Collins senior
Henry Collins Thomas Dashe
Christopher Lowes John Graunt
Owen Aprice Richard Pettye
Walter Hobbes William Bevis sworn
At this court it was found that outside another court namely on 17th February 1575
came John Nicholl, and before the Lord and the Steward of the said manor surrendered
into the hands of the Lord, Church Close containing by estimation two acres by the
name of a cottage with yard situated and being in Meonstoke near and abutting the
cemetery on the west side of the Church of the parish of said Meonstoke and abutting
onto the land of John Lowe on the east and north side, for the use and behoof of Joseph
Wyat whereupon no heriot is due because it is a cottage.
No Heriot rent 8d fine 8s 4d After this to the same court came the
aforesaid Joseph Wiat and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned to
have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 8d a
year. And other works and services thereby formerly owed and by right accustomed.
And also with his agreement a heriot will fall due of a pair of fat capons. And he will
now build a house on the said land containing 30 feet royal in length and 80 in width
within three years next following. And he gave the Lord for a fine 8s 4d. And he did
fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant.
Presentation of the Homage penalty The twelve namely Thomas
Linter etc. sworn came and affirmed that all the abovementioned presentments are true.
And furthermore that the boundary markers are in a poor state, the fault of the tenants.
It was ordered that they properly repair the aforesaid boundaries before the feast of
Pentecost next to come (Whit Sunday) on pain to satisfy the statute.
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Misericordia vj d Item quod Nicholaus Collins recusat contribuere ad
reparationem metarum contra formam statuti inde editi et provisi et consuetudo in
eadem parochis a tempore quo non extat memoria usitate. Ideo ipse in misericordia.
Misericordia vj d pena Item presentant quod non habent rete vocatum a
Rookenett ad distructionem corvorum et cornicum vocatorum crowes, choughes et
rookes iuxta formam statuti inde editi et provisi. Ideo ipse in misericordia. Et ulterius
preceptum est eis prepare rete predictum quam et comode predicte poterint sub pena in
statuto contente.
Pena Preceptum est Johanni Collins juniori sufficienter facere et emendare
portam inter terram Domini Lawens et terram huius manerij citra festum Pentecostes
proximum futurum sub pena iij s.
Pena Preceptum est Humfrido Haywarde sufficienter emendare sepes suis
inter terram et portam predictam citra festum predictum sub pena predicta.
Pena Preceptum est Willelmo Lacye emendare sepes suis apud Stockerham
Hedge citra festum predictum sub pena predicta.
Pena forisfacta videlicet x s Item presentant quod ubi precepti sint omnibus
tenentibus ibidem sufficienter emendare sepes suis apud Busseye Downe Thomas
Linter, Ricardus Cheseman, Ricardus Pety, Johannes Graunt, Alicia Adam, Johannes
Poterne et Johannes Lynter tenentes ibidem non emendaverunt sepes predictas pro
partibus suis citra diem sibi in eadem curiam prefixum. Ideo forisfacerunt pena eis in
eadem curia imposita videlicet quilibet eorum xij d.
Ordinatio Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod nullus tenentes ibidem
ponat oves in le Downe nisi cum communi grege ovium ibidem a festo Annunciationis
Beate Marie Virginis usque festum Omnium Sanctorum annuatim sub pena cuiuslibet
in contrarium faciente forisfaciendi viij s iiij d.
Ordinatio Item ordinatum est quod nullus tenentes ibidem eponat oves suis
apud Myle Ende in commune ibidem nisi cum communi grege a festo Annunciationis
Beate Marie Virginis usque festum Natalis Domini annuatim sub pena cuiuslibet in
contrarium faciente forisfaciendi viij s iiij d.
Jurati in Assise Ricardus Hobbes et Thomas Collins jurati sunt Domine Regine
in Assise.
Ad hanc curiam venerunt Willelmus Lacye et Elizabeth Lacye uxor predicti Willelmi
et ipsam solam per Senescallum manerij predicti examinata sursumreddiderunt in
manus Domini unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre vocatam Colmans, ac unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre vocatam Glovers, ac unum messuagium et unam
virgatam terre ac dimidiam virgatam terre dominice, ac etiam unum messuagium et
unam virgatam terre quondam Henrici Christian sub condicione quod Dominus
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Amercement 6d Likewise that Nicholas Collins refused to contribute to
the repair of the boundary markers contrary to the statute thereby published and
provided as is the custom in this same parish from time immemorial. Therefore he is in
mercy.
Amercement 6d penalty Likewise they presented that they have no nets
called Rook Nets for the destruction of crows, choughs and rooks, against the terms of
the stature thereby published and provided. Therefore they are in mercy. And
furthermore it was ordered for them to prepare the aforesaid nets as soon as possible
on pain to satisfy the statute.
Penalty It was ordered for John Collins, sworn, to properly mend a gate
between Lord Lawrens' land and land of this manor before the feast of Pentecost next
to come (Whit Sunday) on pain 3s.
Penalty It was ordered for Humphrey Haywarde to properly repair his fence
between his land and the aforesaid gate before the aforesaid feast on the aforesaid pain.
Penalty It was ordered for William Lacye to mend his fence at Stockerham
Hedge before the aforesaid feast on the aforesaid pain.
Penalty to be forfeited namely 10s Likewise they presented that when all the
tenants there were ordered to properly mend their fences near Busseye Downe,
Thomas Linter, Richard Cheseman, Richard Petye, John Graunte, Alice Adam, John
Potterne and John Lynter, tenants there, did not move their parts of the aforesaid fence
before the aforesaid date, made to them in the court set up before, therefore they will
forfeit the said penalty imposed at that court namely for each of them 12d.
Order At this court it was ordered that no tenant shall put sheep on Le Downe
unless when a Shepherd is there, from the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (25th March) until All Saints Day (1 November) on pain for whomsoever
opposes this to be forfeited 8s 4d.
Order Likewise it was ordered that no tenant should put their sheep at Myle
Ende on the common there unless with a Shepherd, from the feast of the Annunciation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary (25th March) until Christmas annually on pain for
whomsoever opposes this to be forfeited 8s 4d.
Sworn to the Assize Richard Hobbes and Thomas Collins were sworn into
the Queen's Assize.
To this court came William Lacye and Elizabeth, his wife, and in secret and alone the
Steward examined her, and they surrendered into the hands of the Lord a house and
yardland of land called Colmans, and a house and a yardland of land called Glovers,
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reconcedat omnia et singula premissa prefate Elizabethe et Johannis Wyatt filij predicti
Elizabethe. Et Dominus per Senescallum suum reconcessit eis habenda et tenenda
prefate Elizabethe et Johanni filio suo et eorum alteri diutius viventes successive
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xlvj s iiij d per annum et alia opera
consuetudo et servicia inde prius debita et de iure consuete. Et dat Domino de fine x li.
Et predicta Elizabetha fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissa est inde tenens sed fidelitas
predicti Johannis Wiat respectuatus quousque etc.
Annualis cognitio xij d Ad hanc curiam venit Christoferus Lowes et dat Domino
de annuali cognitione xij d pro licentia dimittendi unum clausuram continentem per
estimationem duodecim acras terre vocatam Shawforde in Meonstoke cuidam Ricardo
Wade a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo nunc futuro usque ad finem et
terminum quindecim annorum ex tunc proximum sequentem et plenarum
complendum. Et ei concedita in forma predicta. Et non aliter.
Afferatores Thomas Linter
Johannes Nicolles jurati
CB 4, 72d-73/ 15th October 1575
Alice x = x Adam
| = x Nicholl
|
Philip
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xv die Octobris Anno Regni
Elizabeth dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. decimo
septimo
Essonie Johannes Nicolles, Johannes Knight, Philipus Adam et Henricus Collins
essonati sunt per Johanni Lynter.
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Johannes Graunte
Rogerus Richardes Richardus Pettie
Owinus Aprice Willelmus Bevis
Willelmus Hobbes Johannes Potterne
Johannes Lynter Richardus Cheseman
Josephus Wyatt Nicholus Collins jurati
Thomas Dashe
Herittum xxxiij s iiij d solutum Magistro Walton redditus xiiij s ij d finis
iij li vj s solutus Magistro Walton Ad hanc curiam venit Alicia Nicoll alias Adam
et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac iij
quarter londe in Meonstoke predicto unde accidit Domino de herietto unius equus
precij xxxiij s iiij d sub conditione quod Dominus reconcedat omnia premissa eidem.
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and a house and a yardland of land and a half yardland of demesne land, and also a
house and a yardland of land formerly held by Henry Christian which the Lord
regranted to the said Elizabeth and John Wyatt, son of the said Elizabeth. And the Lord
through his Steward regranted this, to have and to hold to the aforesaid Elizabeth and
her son for whoever lives the longer according to the custom of the manor, for a rent of
46s 4d a year and other works and services therein formerly owed and by right
accustomed. And she gave the Lord for a fine £10. And the aforesaid Elizabeth did
fealty and was admitted as tenant but the fealty of John Wiat was postponed until etc.
Annual acknowledgement To this court came Christopher Lowes and gave an
annual acknowledgement fee of 12d for licence to demise a close now containing by
estimation twelve acres of land called Shawforde in Meonstoke to a certain Richard
Wade from Michaelmas next to come until the end of a term of fifteen years until fully
completed. And it was granted to him in the form aforesaid. And not otherwise.
Assessors Thomas Linter
John Nicholles sworn
CB 4, 72d-73/ 15th October 1575
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 15th October in the 17th year
of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Nicholls, John Knight, Philip Adam and Henry Collins are excused
by John Lynter.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter John Graunte
Roger Richardes Richard Pettie
Owen Aprice William Bevis
William Hobbes John Potterne
John Lynter Richard Cheseman
Joseph Wyatt Nicholas Collins
Thomas Dashe sworn
Heriot 33s 4d paid to Mr. Walton Rent 14s 2d Fine £3 6s paid to Mr
Walton To this court came Alice Nicholl, otherwise known as Adam,
and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a messuage and a yardland of land and
three quarterland in said Meonstoke, whereupon a heriot is due to the Lord of a horse
valued at 33s 4d on condition that the Lord regrants all the aforementioned to the
same. And thus the Lord through his Steward regrants the same, to have and to hold
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Et sic Dominus per Senescallum suum eidem reconcessit habendum et tenendum
predictum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac iij quartalonde cum suis pertinentijs
sibi prefato Alicie et Philippo Adam filio suo pro termino vite eorum et alterius eorum
diutius viventis successive secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum per annum
xiiij s ij d. Et alia opera consuetudo et servicia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et
dat Domino de fine lxvj s viij d. Et predicta Alicia fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissa
est inde tenens sed fidelitas predicti Phillippi respectuatur quousque etc.
Annualis cognitio Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Johannes [underlined in the text]
Collins et dat Domino de annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi unum
cotagium et iij hilvas terre a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito pro
termino viginti annorum nunc proximum sequentum et plenarum complendum ciudam
Willelmo Lytman [Lynter?] modo sit bone fame et conversationis honeste. Et ei
concedita in forma predicta et non aliter.
Presentacio xij liborum pro Domina Regina misericordia xviij d
Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt
et affirmant omnia superius presentant fore vera, et ulterius presentant quod Henricus
Winter ij d, Willelmus Lane ij d, Willelmus Wynter ij d, Thomas Bevis ij d, Johannes
Parson iiij d, Christoferus Lowes ij d, Willelmus Adam ij d sunt commorantes infra
visus et facerunt defaltam. Ideo etc.
Pena forisfacta perdonata Item presentant quod non habent Rete vocatum a
rookenett prout in statuto anno octavo Elizabethe limitato. Ideo forisfaciende pene in
eodem statuto contente videlicet x s quos Dominus hac vice certis de causis anicuum
suorum moventur perdonavit. Et insuper preceptum est eis parare Rete predictum
quam cito et comode poterint sub pena in statuto contente.
Item presentant quod omnes alie pena in ultimo curia imposita sunt bene et sufficienter
emendata. Et ulterius presentant omnia bene.
Afferatores Rogerus Richards [et] Johannes Lynter
CB 4, 119d/ 23rd May 1576
x Collins
|
Henry John
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xxiij die Maij Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe nunc Regine Anglie etc. xviij.
Essonie Johannes Parson, Johannes Knight essoniavit per Johannes Lowes.
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the aforementioned messuage and the yardland of land and three quarterlands with its
appurtenances to herself, the aforesaid Alice, and Philip her son for the term of their
lives or to whoever lasts the longer according to the custom of the manor for a rent of
14s 2d a year. And other works and services thereby formerly owed and by right
accustomed. And she gave the Lord for a fine 66s 8d. And the aforesaid Alice did
fealty to the Lord and was admitted thereby as tenant. But the fealty of Philip should
be postponed until etc.
Annual ackowledgement To this court came John Collins and gives to the Lord the
annual ackowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise now a cottage and three hilvas
of land from Michaelmas last past for a term of 20 years then next following and until
fully completed, to a certain William Lytman (Lynter) being of good name and honest
conversation. And it was granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
Presentation of the twelve free men for the Lady Queen amercement 18d
The twelve, that is, Thomas Lynter and his fellow Jurors came and affirmed that all the
above presentments are true and that Henry Winter 2d, William Lane 2d, William
Wynter 2d, Thomas Bevis 2d, John Parson 4d, Christopher Lowes 2d, William Adam
2d are dwelling within the view and are in default. Therefore etc.
Penalty forfeited granted Likewise they presented that they have not
prepared Rooks nets according to the fixed statute of 8 Elizabeth (1555-6). Therefore
they should be forfeited the penalties to satisfy the statute, that is, 10s which the Lord
on this occasion has granted for the sake of their animals that they should be moved.
And moreover it was ordered for them to prepare all the aforesaid [nets] as quickly and
as conveniently as they can on pain to satisfy the statute.
Likewise they presented that all the other penalties imposed in the last court are well
and properly emended. And furthermore they present that all is well.
Assessors Roger Richards [and] John Lynter
CB 4, 119d/ 23rd May1576
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held on 23rd May in the 18th year
of the reign of our Lady Elizabeth, the present Queen of England etc.
Excusals John Parson and John Knight are excused by John Lowes.
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xij pro Domina Regina Johannes Lynter Johannes Nicholles
Ricardus Pettie Henricus Collyns
Willelmus Hobbes Johannes Collyns
Thomas Dashe Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Graunte Edmundus Dashe
Willelmus Bevis Henricus Honyman
Johannes Potterne Christoferus Lowes
Ricardus Cheseman
jurati
Jurati in Assise Henricus Frie et Thomas Suggott jurati sunt Domine Regine in
Assiee.
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collyns et dat Domino
de annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi unam parcellam terre vocatam Drove
Waies continentem per estimacionem vij acras terre Henrico Collins fratris suo a festo
Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque finem et terminum xiij annorum
nunc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum. Et ei conceditur in forma
predicta et non aliter.
Presentacio xij pro Domina Regina extrahura remanet Duodecim pro
Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt at presentant
quod una ovis matrix in agno scilicet coloris albi que proveniabat de extrahura infra
domanicum istud citra festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannes Baptisti ultimo preterito et
remanet in custodia Thome Lynter quousque etc. Ideo fiat debit proclamacio etc.
Misericordia j d Item presentant quod Willelmus Winter est comorans infra
visum et fecit defaultam. Ideo ipse in misericordia.
Pena Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem sufficienter emendare pontam
vocatam Flete Bridge citra festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannes Baptisti proximo sub
pena cuiuslibet xij d.
Pena Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem quod nullus eorum permittat vitulos
suas pasturare in copicijs ibidem ante festum Sancti Andree annuatim et eosdem
vitulos amovere infra duas septimanas proximo post festum Annunciationis Beate
Marie Virginis sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiij d pro quolibet vitulo.
Pena Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem quod quolibet eorum introducat Les
Hurdles ad communem faldam ibidem totiens quotiens necesse fuerit et quod nullus
eorum auferat Les Hurdles nisi alios statim in loco ablatorus reponat sub pena
cuiuslibet iiij d pro quolibet Le Hurdley.
Afferatores Ricardus Pettie
Thomas Dashe jurati
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Twelve for the Lady Queen John Linter John Nicholles
Richard Pettie Henry Collyns
William Hobbes John Collyns
Thomas Dashe Thomas Strugnell
John Graunt Edmund Dashe
William Bevis Henry Honyman
John Potterne Christopher Lowes
Richard Cheseman sworn
Sworn into the Assize Henry Frie and Thomas Suggott are sworn into the
Queen's Assize.
Annual ackowledgement 6d To this court came John Collyns and gives
to the Lord the annual ackowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise a parcel of land
called Drove Waies containing by estimation seven acres of land to Henry Collins his
brother from Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of thirteen years next then
following until fully completed. And it should be granted to him in the form aforesaid
and not otherwise.
Presentation of the twelve for the Lady Queen The twelve namely John
Lynter and his fellow Jurors came and presented that a white ewe in lamb,
namely,which has come from outside as a stray within the demesne since the feast of
the birth of St John the Baptist (24th June) last past and remains in the custody of
Thomas Lynter until etc. Therefore a proclamation should be made etc.
Amercement 1d Likewise they presented that William Winter is dwelling
within the view and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy.
Penalty It was ordered for the tenants to properly mend the bridge called Flete
Bridge before the feast of the birth of St John the Baptist (24th June) next on pain for
whomsoever offends 12d.
Penalty It was ordered that the tenants there are not to permit their calves to
graze in the coppices before the feast of St Andrew annually and these same calves are
to be moved within two weeks next after the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary on pain 3s 4d for whomsoever offends and for each calf.
Penalty It was ordered that each of the tenants there must bring in Hurdles to
the common pound there as often as will be necessary and that none of them should
bear, take away or replace the Hurdles unless others immediately replace them on pain
for each Hurdle 4d.
Assessors Richard Pettie
Thomas Dashe sworn
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CB 4, 130/ 12th October 1576
x Collins
|
Philip John
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum curia manerij ibidem xij die Octobris Anno
Regni Elizabeth dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
decimo octavo.
Essonie Nullus
Liber sectator Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie et essoniavit per
Thomam Lynter.
Homagium Homagium ibidem juratum videlicet Thomas Lynter, Johannes Lynter
et alij Juratores veniunt et presentant quod omnes pene in ultima curie imposite sunt
bene sufficienter emendate. Et ulterius quod omnia bene.
xij pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter Johannes Potterge
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Chesman
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Nicholas
Willelmus Hobbes Edmundus Dashe
Thomas Dashe Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Graunt Josephus Wiatt
Willelmus Bevis Ricardus Pettye jurati
Presentacio duodecim Duodecim pro Domina Regina veniunt et affirmant
omnia superius presentata per Homagium esse vera. Et ulterius quod omnia bene illa
ovis matrix cum agno suo coloris albi que provenebat de extrahura infra dominicum
istud per annum elapsum modo superannuata et vendita Thome Lynter sub precio iij s
iiij d.
Electio Messoris Johannes Nicolls electus est in officio Messoris et juratus est.
Electio Decennarij Thomas Bevis electus est in officio Decennarij loco Nicholai
Collen et juratus est.
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Philippus Colens et dat Domino de
annuale cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi omnes terras suas custumarias quas
tenet in Meonstooke (uno cotagio excepto) cuidam Johanni Collins fratri suo a festo
Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque finem et terminum septem
annorum extunc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum. Et ei conceditur in
forma predicta et non aliter.
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CB 4, 130/ 12th October 1576
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 12th October in the18th
year of the reign of Elizabeth by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Free of suit of court John Parson is free of suit of court and excused by
Thomas Lynter.
The Homage The Homage, namely, Thomas Lynter, John Lynter and other
Jurors came and presented that all impositions of the last court have been properly
fined. And furthermore that all is well.
12 for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter John Potterge
John Lynter Richard Chesman
Roger Richardes John Nicholas
William Hobbes Edmund Dashe
Thomas Dashe Christopher Lowes
John Graunte John Wiatt
William Bevis Richard Pettye sworn
Presentation of the twelve The twelve came and affirmed all the above to be true.
And furthermore that a white ewe in lamb which has come from outside as a stray
within the demesne for over a year was sold to Thomas Lynter for 3s 4d.
Elected as Hayward John Nicolls was elected to the office of Hayward.
Elected as Tithingman Thomas Bevis was elected to the office of Tithingman in
place of Nicholas Collen.
Annual ackowledgement fee 6d To this court came Philip Colens and gives to the
Lord the annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise all his customary
land which he holds in Meonstoke (except one cottage) to a certain John Collins his
brother from the Michaelmas last past until the end of the term of seven years and then
next following and fully completed. And it should be granted to him in the form
aforesaid and not otherwise.
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Admissio tenentis Ad hanc curiam venit Philippus Collins et petit se
admitti tenentem ad certas terras quas clamat tenere per copiam Rotulorum Curiam de
Domino istius manerij. Et sic Dominus per Senescallum suum prefatum Philippum ad
terras suas admissit tenentem etc.
Afferatores Nullus quia nihil ad afferandum
CB 4, 171/ 2nd May 1577
John Lowes = Alice
dcd |
Jane (youngest)
Meonstoke Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia tenta secundo die Maij Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Frauncie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. Decimo
nono
Essonie Johannes Knight, Gilbertus Guildon, Phillipus Adam, Henricus Frye,
Josephus Wyett essoniaverunt per Johannem Linter.
Duodecim pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter
Rogerus Richardes Ricardus Pettie
Johannes Lynter Nicholaus Collins
Johannes Potterne Christoferus Lose
Johannes Colin senior Thomas Dashe
Johannes Colin junior Ricardus Chesman
jurati
Liber Sectator Johannes Person est liber sectator curie et fecit defaultam. Ideo
etc.
Juratus est in Assise David Baker juratus est Domine Regine in Assise.
Presentacio xij heriottum unius equis appreciatus as xxx s Duodecim
videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Johannes
Lowes qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et
unam virgatam terre nuper Nicholai Colins, ac unum cotagium cum gardino, et xx
acras terre purpresture nuper de Dominicus Domini citra ultimam curiam diem suum
clausit extremum. Unde accidit Domino de herietto unius equus castratus appreciatus
per Homagium ad xxx s et deliberatus ad usum Collegij. Super quo venit Alicia Lowes
nuper uxor et relicta predicti Johannis Lowes defuncti et clamat tenere premissa
durante Viduatate sua dum solam et castam se gesserit. Sed Dominus secum deliberavit
super admissione dicte Alicie pro Viduatate sua eo quod nescitur utrum sit admittenda
pro eo quod non suscepit aliquam proles ex predicto Johanne Lowes nuper viro suo.
Aut que similiter consuetudo manerij in tali casu. Ideo scrutentur Rotuli Curie. Et
ulterius dicunt quod
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Admission of tenant To this court came Philip Collins and seeks to be
admitted as tenant to certain lands for which he claims tenure through a copy of the
Court Roll of the Lord of this manor. And thus the Lord through his Steward admits the
aforesaid Philip to his lands as tenant.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess
CB 4, 171/ 2nd May 1577
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 2nd May in the 19th year
of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith, etc.
Excusals John Knight, Gilbert Guildon, Philip Adam, Henry Frye and Joseph
Wyett are excused by John Linter.
Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter
Roger Richardes Richard Pettie
John Lynter Nicholas Collins
John Potterne Christopher Lose
John Colin senior Thomas Dashe
John Colin junior Richard Chesman
sworn
Free of suit of Court John Person is free of suit of court and is in default.
Therefore etc.
Sworn into the Assize David Baker is sworn in to the Queen's Assize.
Presentation of the twelve heriot of a horse valued at 30s The twelve namely
Thomas Lynter and his fellow Jurors came and presented that John Lowes who holds
of the Lord according to the custom of the manor a messuage and a yardland of land
recently held by Nicholas Colins, and a cottage with garden, and 20 acres of
encroachment land recently of the Lord's demesne, has died since the last court,
whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord of a castrated horse valued by the Homage at
30s and considered for the use of the College. After this came Alice Lowes, recently
the wife and Widow of the aforesaid John Lowes deceased, and claims tenure of the
aforementioned during her Widowhood as long as she remains alone and chaste. But
the Lord is deliberating upon the admission of the aforesaid Alice for her Widowhood,
whether it is necessary to be admitted for her to take possession of anything for herself
or for her offspring by the said John Lowes, recently her husband. Or which similar
custom of the manor [applies] in such a case1. Therefore they will scrutinise the Court
Roll. And furthermore they say that Jane Lowes is the legitimate last born daughter of
the aforesaid John. And that according to the custom of the manor she is the next heir
to the aforesaid lands.
1 Question relating to the custom of Widowhood.
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Jana Lowes est filia legitima predicti Johannis minima natu. Et ideo secundum
consuetudinem manerij proximi heres ad terras predictas.
Misericordia ij s vj d Item presentant quod nullus tenentes ibidem usus
est pilio suo die Dominico videlicet xxviijo die Aprilis anno predicto. Ideo ipse in
misericordia separatim.
Afferatores Thomas Lynter
Johannes Colins senior jurati
CB 4, 181-181d/ 11th October 1577
Thomas Lynter
|
Richard
Meanstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem xj die Octobris Anno
Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
Decimo nona. tenta
Essonie Johannes Adams, Johnnes Knight, Thomas Soggatt, Philippus Addam,
Henricus Frye, Anthonius Frenche, Ricardus Bull.
xij pro Domina Regina Rogerus Richarde Johannes Nicoules
Thomas Lynter Ricardus Pettye
Johannes Lynter Nicholus Collins
Johannes Potterne Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Collin senior Thomas Dashe
Johannes Collin junior Willelmus Lacye
Josephus Wyett Henricus Collin
Johannes Graunte jurati
Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie.
Juratus in Assise Salamon Richardes jurati Domine Regine in Assise.
Annualis cognitio vj d Johannes Parson venit ad hanc curiam et dat Domino de
annuali cognitione vj d pro secta curie relaxando per annum.
Presentacio xij extrahura superannuatio precij iij s Duodecim pro
Domina Regina videlicet Rogerus Richardes et socij sui iurati veniunt et presentant
quod due oves matrices coloris albi que proveniebant de extrahura infra domanicum
istud citra festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli per annum iam elapsum superannuatum
et vendita Thome Lynter sub precio iij s.
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Amercement 2s 6d Likewise they presented that none of the tenants used
their felt caps1 on Sunday, that is, 28th day of April in the said year. Therefore they are
in mercy separately.
Assessors Thomas Lynter
John Colins senior sworn
CB 4, 181-181d/ 11th October 1577
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 11th October in the 19th year
of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc. held
Excusals John Adams, John Knight, Thomas Soggatt, Philip Addam, Henry Frye,
Anthony French and Richard Bull.
Twelve for the Lady Queen Roger Richardes John Nicoules
Thomas Lynter Richard Pettye
John Lynter Nicholas Coollins
John Potterne Christopher Lowes
John Collin senior Thomas Dashe
John Collin junior William Lacye
Joseph Wyett Henry Collin
John Graunte
sworn
Sworn in to the Asisse Salaman Richardes is sworn in to the Queen's Assise.
Annual recognition John Parson came to the court and gave the Lord an
annual recognition fee of 6d for the relaxation of suit of court for the year.
Presentation of the twelve Stray for more than a year valued at 3s The
twelve for the Lady Queen namely Roger Richardes and his sworn fellows came and
presented that two white ewes which have been strays for over a year now since
Michaelmas are sold to Thomas Lynter for 3s.
1 First mention of a felt cap for use on Sundays.
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Misericordia ij s vj d Item presentant quod non utuntur pillijs iuxta
formam statuti Diebus Dominicus et festinis. Ideo ipsi in misericordia ij s vj d.
Pena xij d Preceptum est quod omnibus tenentibus ibidem sufficienter emendare
sepes suis circa Shydlies citra festum Purificatione Beate Maris Virginis sub pena
cuiuslibet non faciente pro parte sua xij d.
Ordinacio pena vj s viij d Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod nullus
tenentum ibidem imponat aliqua averia in Le Shydlie coppices, aloquo tempore anni
sub pena cuiuslibet imponentes forisfaciendi vj s viij d.
Pena iij s iiij d Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem quod nullus eorum de cetero,
imponant fimum in communi strata, in venellis ibidem, sub pena cuiuslibet ponentes
forisfaciendi iij s iiij d.
Finis iiij li vj s viij d Domino herietto ex conventione liij s iij d Ad
hanc curiam venit Ricardus Lynter et cepit de Domino, relevium scilicet unius
messuagij et unius virgate terre, et unius messuagij et dimide virgate terre, ac decem
acrarum purpresturarum, et ij acras terre apud Baryshe, ac etiam relevium scilicet
unius messuagij et dimide virgate terre quondam Freemans, in Meonstoke habenda et
tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij statim cum per mortem, sursumredditio
fine forisfacta Thome Lynter patris predicti Ricardi, aut alio quocumque modo
legitimo proximo ad manus Domini denenne contigerit per redditum xxiiij s iiij d per
annum et alia opera consueta et servicia prius debita et de iure consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine pro tali statu relevio scilicet inde habendo iiij li vi s viij d. Et sic
admissus est inde tenens in reversione. Sed fidelitas eius respectuatur quousque etc. Et
pro duobus herietis ex conventione hac vice liij s iiij d.
Finis v s Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Potterne, et dat Domino de fine v s pro
licentia dimmitendi unum clausum vocatam Stock continens octo acras terre cuidam
Ricardo Colyn a festo Sancti Michaelis ultimo preterito usque ad finem et terminum
iiij annorum, et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Afferatores Johannes Potterne
Johannes Collin jurati
CB 4, 222-222d/ 25th April 1578
William Strugnell father of Thomas
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta xx die Aprilis Anno
Regni Domine Regine Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo.
Essonie Nullus
102
Amercement 2s 6d Likewise they presented that they (the people) are not
using their felt caps on Sundays and feast days according to the terms of the statute.
Therefore they are in mercy 2s 6d.
Penalty 12d All the tenants are ordered to properly mend their fences around
Shydlies before the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary on pain for
whomsoever not making their part 12d.
Order penalty 6s 8d At this court it was ordered that none of the
tenants should put any livestock in Le Shydlie coppices at any time of the year on pain
for whomsoever putting [livestock] to forfeit 6s 8d.
Penalty 3s 4d It was ordered for the tenants henceforth not to put dung on the
common roads [or] in the lanes there on pain for whomsoever putting [dung there] to
forfeit 3s 4d.
Fine £4 6s 8d heriot to the Lord by agreement 53s 4d To this court came
Richard Lynter and took from the Lord a relief, that is, of a messuage and a yardland
of land, and a messuage and a half yardland of land, and ten acres of encroachment
land, and two acres at Baryshe, and also a relief, that is, of a messuage and a half
yardland of land called Freemans in Meonstoke, to have and to hold to himself
according to the custom of the manor immediately with the death, the surrender [and]
fine forfeited to Thomas Lynter, the father of the aforesaid Richard, or any other
whomsoever now next legitimate [heir] into the hands of the Lord, the Tithing is
happened for a rent of 24s 4d a year and for other works and services therein formerly
owed and lawfully accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine thereby to hold such
an estate relief of £4 6s 8d. And thus he was admitted as tenant by reversion. But his
fealty was postponed until etc. And for two heriots by agreement in this case 54s 4d.
Fine 5s To this court came John Potterne, and gives to the Lord for a fine 5s for
licence to demise a close called Stock, containing eight acres, to a certain Richard
Collyn from Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of four years, and it should be
granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
Assessors John Potterne
John Collin sworn
CB 4, 222-222d/ 25th April 1578
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge held 25th April in the 20th year of the reign
of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland, defender of
the faith etc.
Excusals None
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Duodecim pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter Ricardus Pettye
Johannes Lynter Nicholus Colyns
Johannes Potterne Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Collyn junior Thomas Dashe
Josephus Wyett Henricus Collyn
Johannes Graunt Ricardus Cheseman
Johannes Nicolles Henricus Honyman
jurati
Liber sectator Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie etc.
Herriettum nullus ex causa redditum xxx s vj d fine viij li Ad hanc
Curiam venit Johannes Graunte et Agnes uxor eius et (ipsa per Senescallum sola
examinata) sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini unum messuagium et unam virgatam
terre et iij quarterlandes quondam Willelmi Strugnell vocatum Lanes, ac toftum unius
messuagij et una virgate terre vocate James in Meonstoke predicto et unum pratum
iuxta Droxforde Meade continens ij acres ac unum cotagium ibidem ad finem austalem
cotagij Joanne Bevis ad opus et usum Thome Strugnell unde nihil accidit Domino de
herietto ad presens quia tria herietta soluti sunt post mortem Willelmi Strugnell patris
predicti Thome. Super quo in eadem Curia venit preditus Thomas Strugnell et cepit
extra manus Domini omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xxx s vj d per annum et alia opera consuetudines
et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statuti inde
habendo viij li. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Pena Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui
Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Alicia Lowes Vidua obstrupavit et occlusit
quandam venellam vocatam Churche Lane ducentem versus molendium et terras
tenentium ibidem ad nocumentum vicinorum suorum. Ideo preceptum est ei apperire
venellam predictam et sic apertam dimittere ut liceat vicinis liberum ingressum et
regressum habere per venellam predictam sub pena iij s iiij d.
Extrahura superannuatus et venditus sub precio xx d Item presentant
quod una ovis matrix coloris albi que proveniebat de extrahura infra domanicum istud
per annum elapsum modo superannuatur et venditur et venditus sub precio xx d
cuidam Johanni Lynter.
Afferatores nullus quia nihil ad afferandum
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Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter Richard Pettye
John Lynter Nicholas Colyns
John Potterne Christopher Lowes
John Collyn junior Thomas Dashe
Joseph Wyett Henry Collyn
John Graunt Richard Cheseman
John Nicolles Henry Honyman
sworn
Free of suit of Court John Parson is free of suit of court etc.
No heriot because... rent 30s 6d fine £8 To this court came John Graunte,
and Agnes his wife (the same being examined by the Steward alone) and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord a messuage and a yardland of land and three quarterlands
formerly held by William Strugnell, called Lanes, and a toft of a house and a yardland
of land called James in Meonstoke, and a meadow next to Droxford Meade containing
two acres, and a cottage there at the south end of Joan Bevis' cottage, for the use and
behoof of Thomas Strugnell, whereupon no heriot is due to the Lord at present because
three heriots were paid after the death of William Strugnell, father of the said Thomas.
After this to the same court came the aforesaid Thomas and took from the Lord all and
singular the aforementioned to have and to hold to himself according to the custom of
the manor for a rent of 30s 6d a year and other works, customs and services thereby
formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine to hold such an estate
£8. And he did fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant.
Penalty The twelve for the Lady Queen namely Thomas Lynter and his fellow
Jurors came and presented that Alice Lowes, a Widow, obstructed and shut a certain
lane called Church Lane leading towards the mill and lands of the tenants there, to the
nuisance of her neighbours. Therefore it was ordered for her to open the said lane and
thus make open and allow the neighbours freely to lawfully come and go along the
lane on pain 3s 4d.
Stray for over a year and sold for 20d Likewise they presented that a
white ewe which has come from outside as a stray for more than a year was sold for a
price of 20d to a certain John Lynter.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess.
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CB 4, 228d-229/ 14th October 1578
Thomas Lynter = Edith John Graunte = Agnes x Colyns
| |
John Henry
Edith = John Dashe
|
Edmund
Visus franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta xiiijo die Octobris Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris
etc. xx
Essonie Nullus
Duodecim pro Domina Regina
Willelmus Lacye Johannes Nicolls
Thomas Lynter Ricardus Richardes
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Petye
Johannes Potterne Nicholus Collins
Johannes Colyns Junior Christoferus Lowes
Josephus Wyet Thomas Dashe
Johannes Graunt Henricus Collins
Ricardus Cheseman jurati
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venerunt Johannes Graunt et Agnes
uxori eius et dant Domino de annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi cuidam
Thome Bolde terras suas custumarias quam tenet de Domino in Meonstooke predicto
durante vita naturali predicte Agnetis pro eo quod tametsi predictus Johannes Graunt et
Agnes sursumreddiderent terras predictas ad opus et usum Thome Strugnell ad curiam
ibidem tenta xxv die Aprilis Anno supradicto tamen predictus Thomas Strugnell
prescriptum suum obligatorum gerens datum xxv die Aprilis Anno xx superdicto
tenetur prefatis Johanni et Agneti quiete pati et permittere dictes Johannem et Agnetem
habere tenere occupare et possidere dictas terras custumarias cum suis pertinentijs
durante vita naturali predicte Agnete absque aliqua molestacione restictione expulsione
aut aliqua alia vexacione. Ideo ratione scripti obligatorum predictorum venerunt
predictus Johannes et Agnes et petunt hanc licentiam de Domino et eis conceditur in
forma predicta et non aliter.
Heriettum solutus hac vice fine viij li Ad hanc curiam venerunt Thomas
Lynter et Edithe uxoris eius, et ipsa sola per Senescallum diligenter examinata,
sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre nuper
Johannis Dashe, ac unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre nuper Thome Cawet
vocatum Colseys in Meonstoke predicto. Ac etiam xij acras terre de dominicalis
Domini et viij acras terre purpresture de Tytonsland ac unum cotagium et tres acras
106
CB 4, 228d -229/ 14th October 1578
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 14th October in the
20th year of the reign of our Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England,
France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen William Lacye John Nicolls
Thomas Lynter Richard Richardes
John Lynter Richard Petye
John Potterne Nicholus Collins
John Colyns junior Christofer Lowes
Joseph Wyett Thomas Dashe
John Graunte Henry Collins
Richard Cheseman sworn
Annual acknowledgement 6d To this court came John Graunt and Agnes his
wife and they give to the Lord an annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to
demise their customary lands which they hold of the Lord in said Meonstoke to a
certain Thomas Bolde, during the natural life of Agnes, although the said John and
Agnes were surrendering the aforesaid lands for the use and behoof of Thomas
Strugnell at a court held there 25th April in the year abovementioned, nevertheless the
aforesaid Thomas Strugnell [claims by lapse of time] by his deed of obligation bearing
the date 25th April in the 20th year abovementioned (1578) the aforesaid John and
Agnes to have, hold, occupy and possess in peace and freedom the aforesaid
customary lands with their appurtenances during the natural life of Agnes without any
molestation, let or hinderance or other vexation. Therefore with this written evidence
of the aforesaid obligation, the aforesaid John and Agnes seek this licence from the
Lord and it is granted to them in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
Heriot paid on this occasion fine £8 To this court came Thomas Lynter, and
Edith his wife who was examined diligently by the Steward alone, and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord a house and a yardland of land recently held by John Dashe,
and a house and yardland of land recently held by Thomas Cawet called Colseys in
said Meonstoke. And also twelve acres of the Lord's demesne land and eight acres of
encroachment land called Tytonsland, and a cottage and three acres of land called
Lordes Pirke recently held by John Stedham, and an acre of land called Longfurlonge,
and a croft of land called Martins Crofte, for the use and behoof of Edmund Dashe,
whereupon no heriot is due because it was paid after the death of the aforesaid John
Dashe. After this to the same court came the aforesaid Edmund Dashe and took from
the Lord all and singular the aforementioned to have and to hold according to the
custom of the manor for the duration of his natural life for a rent of 30s 10d a year and
other work, customs and service thereby formerly owed and by right accustomed. And
he gave the Lord for a fine £8. But his fealty is postponed ( - x ) (- x ) ( - x ) providing
always that Edmund allows Edith his mother to hold, occupy and possess
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terre vocatas Lordes Pirke nuper Johannis Stedhem, et unam acram terre vocatam
Longfurlonge, ac unam croftam terre vocatam Long Furlonge, ac unam croftam terre
vocatam Martins Crofte, ad opus et usum Edmundi Dashe unde nihil accidit Domino
de herietto quia herietta soluta fuerent post mortem predicti Johannis Dashe. Super quo
in eadem curia venit predictus Edmundus Dashe et cepit extra manus Domini omnia et
singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij durante
vita sua naturali reddendi per annum xxx s x d et alia opera consuetudes et servicia
inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et dat Domino de fine viij li. Sed fidelitas eius
respectuatur [x-x-x-x] proviso semper quod predictus Edmundus permittet dictam
Editham matrem suam habere tenere occupare et possidere omnia et singula premissa
durante vita sua naturali predicto sursumredditioni aliquo non obstante.
Annualis cognitio Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Colins et dat Domino de annuali
cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi unam parcellam terre vocatam Longclose
continens per estimationem decem acras iacentem in parochia de Meonstooke a festo
Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito ad finem et terminum decem annorum
nunc proximum sequentum et plenarum complendum cuidam Henrico Colyns fratri
suo. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Presentacio duodecim Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Willelmus Lacye
et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant that maior pars parochianorum ibidem non
utuntus pileis Dominicis et festinis contra formam statuti inde editi et provisi. Ideo ipsi
in misericordia.
Misericordia vj s Item presentant quod Thomas Lynter ij s, Alicia Adam ij s, et
Henricus Collyns ij s permiserunt averia sua pasturare in Shydlei Copyce contra
formam ordinacionis inde facti. Ideo ipse in misericordia separatim ij s.
Pena Preceptum est Henrico Colyns sufficienter emendare sepes suas versus
pomarium Johannis Colyns in Meonstooke predicto citra festum Sancti Andree
Apostoli proximum futurum sub pena v s.
Pena Preceptum est Thome Lynter amovere fimum que posuit in communi
strato ibidem citra proximam curiam sub pena ij s vj d.
Afferatores Rogerus Richarde
Nicholus Collins
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all the aforementioned during her natural life for the aforesaid rent without any
obstruction.
Annual acknowledgement To the court came John Colins and gives to the
Lord an annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise a parcel of land
called Longclose containing by estimation ten acres lying in the parish of Meonstoke
from Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of ten years and then next following
until fully completed to a certain Henry Colyns, his brother. And it is being granted to
him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
Presentation of the twelve The twelve for the Lady Queen namely William
Lacye and his fellow Jurors came and presented that most of the parishioners are not
using their felt caps on Sundays and feast days which is against the terms of the statute
thereby published and provided. Therefore they are in mercy.
Amercement 12s Likewise they presented that Thomas Lynter 2s, Alice Adam 2s,
and Henry Collyns 2s have permitted their livestock to graze in Shydlei Coppice which
is against the terms of the regulation thereby made. Therefore they are in mercy
separately 2s.
Penalty It was ordered for Henry Colyns to properly mend his fences facing the
orchard of John Colyns in said Meonstoke before the feast of St Andrew (30th
November) next to come on pain 5s.
Penalty It was ordered for Thomas Lynter to remove the dung which he has
deposited on the common roads there before the next court on pain 2s 6d.
Assessors Roger Richardes
Nicholas Collins sworn
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CB 5, 4d/ 14th October 1578 WCM 23043 (Same date as previous record)
John Graunt = Agnes Edith = Thomas Dashe x Collins
| = Thomas Linter |
Edmund Dashe John Henry
Meonstoke FF Visus frankiplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta xiiij die
Octobris Anno Regni Domine nostre nunc Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et
Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. vicesimo
Essonie Nullus
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venerunt Johannes Graunt et Agnes uxor
eius et dant Domino de annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi cuidam Thome
Boulde terras suas custumarias quas tenet de Domino in Meonstoke predicto durante
vita naturali predicte Agnetis pro eo quod tametsi predictus Johannes Graunt et Agnes
sursumreddiderunt terras predictas ad opus et usum Thome Strugnell ad curiam ibidem
tentam xxv die Aprilis anno supradicto tamen predictus Thomas Strugnell per scriptum
suum obligatorium gerens datum xxv die Aprilis anno xx supradicto ad tenetur prefato
Johanni et Agneti quiete pati et permittere dictos Johannem et Agnetem habere tenere
occupare et possidere dictum messuagium et cetera premissa cum pertinentijs durante
vita naturali predicte Agnetis tam pro se quod per assignatos suos absque aliqua
molestacione evictione expulsione aut aliqua alia vexatione. Ideo ratione scripti
obligatorij predicti venerunt predicta Johannes et Agnes et petunt hanc licentiam de
Domino et eis conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Redditus xxx s finis viij li Ad hanc curiam venerunt Thomas Lynter et
Editha uxor eius nuper uxor Johannis Dashe et ipsa per Senescallum sola et secreta
examinata sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini unum messuagium ac unam virgatam
terre nuper Thomas Cawett vocatam Colsers in Meonstooke predicto. Ac etiam xiij
acras terre de dominicis Domini et viij acras terre purpresture de Titonsland ac unum
cotagium et tres acras terre vocatas Lordes Pirke nuper Johannis Stedham et unam
acram terre vocatam Longe Furlonge ac unam croftam terre vocatam Martins Croft ad
opus et usum Edmundi Dashe unde nihil accidit Domino de herietto quia herrietta
soluta fuerunt post mortem Johannis Dashe. Super quo in eadem curiam venit
predictus Edmundus Dashe et cepit ex manus Domini omnia et singula premissa
habenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij durante vita sua naturali reddendi per
annum xxx s et alia opera consuetudines et servicia inde prius debita et consueta et dat
Domino de fine viij li etc. proviso semper quod predictus Edmundus permittet Editham
matrem suam habere tenere occupare et possidere omnia et singula premissa durante
vita sua naturali predictam sursumredditionem aliquo non obstatum.
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CB 5, 4d/ 14th October 1578
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held 14th October in the
20th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith, etc.
Excusals None
Annual recognition 6d To this Court came John Graunt and Agnes his wife and
they give to the Lord an annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise to a
certain Thomas Boulde their customary lands which they hold of the Lord in said
Meonstoke during the natural life of the aforesaid Agnes for him, although the
aforesaid John and Agnes Graunt have surrendered the aforesaid lands for the use and
behoof of Thomas Strugnell at a court held there 25th April in the year
abovementioned, nevertheless the aforesaid Thomas Strugnell by his deed of bond
bearing the date 25th April in the 20th year as mentioned above, holding to the
aforesaid John and Agnes in peace and quiet and to allow the aforesaid John and Agnes
to have, hold, occupy and possess the aforesaid house and the rest of the premises with
appurtenances during the natural life of Agnes, as if for himself, through her Assigns
without any molestion, eviction or expulsion or any other vexation. Therefore by
reason of the said deed of bond the aforesaid John and Agnes came and seek this
licence from the Lord, and it is granted to them in the form aforesaid and not
otherwise.
Rent 30s fine £8 To the court came Thomas Lynter and Edith his wife,
lately the wife of John Dashe, the same examined by the Steward alone and in secret,
and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a house and a yardland of land recently held
by Thomas Cawett called Colsers in said Meonstoke. And also thirteen acres of
demesne land called Lords Pirke recently held by John Stedham and an acre of land
called Longfurlonge, and a croft of land called Martins Croft, for the use and behoof of
Edmund Dashe, whereupon nothing falls due to the Lord regarding a heriot because a
heriot was paid after the death of John Dashe. After this to the same court came the
aforesaid Edmund Dashe and took out of the hands of the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned to have to himself according to the custom of the manor during his
natural life surrendering 30s per year and other works, customs and services thereby
formerly owed and accustomed, and he gives to the Lord for a fine £8 etc. providing
always that the aforesaid Edmund allows his mother Edith to have, hold, occupy and
possess all the said premises during her natural life [and the] aforesaid surrender not
being in any way obstructed.
111
Pena v s Preceptum est Henrico Collins sufficienter emendare sepem suam
versus pomarium Johannis Collins in Meonstoke predicto citra festum Andree Apostoli
proximum futurum sub pena v s.
Presentatio xij d misericordia xij d Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet
Willelmus Lacye et socij sui iurati veniunt et presentant quod maior pars
parochianorum ibidem non utuntur pillijs diebus Dominicis et festinis iuxta formam
statuti inde editi et provisi. Ideo ipse misericordia xij d.
Pena Preceptum est Thome Lynter amovere fimum quem posuit in communi
strato ibidem citra proximam curiam sub pena ij s vj d.
Misericordia vj s non ad onerandum in campis querit in Anno Domini 1579 Item presentant quod Thomas Linter ij s et Alicia Adam ij s et Henricus Collins ij s
permisserunt averia sua pasturare in Chidle Copses contra formam ordinationis inde
facte. Ideo ipsi ...
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collins et dat Domino de
annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi unam parcellam terre vocatam
Longclose continentem per estimationem decem acras iacentem in parochia de
Meonstoke a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque ad finem et
terminum decem annorum nunc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum
cuidam Henrico Colins fratri sui et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis
semper Domino omnibus redditibus consuetudinibus et servitijs inde debitis et
consuetis.
Afferatores Rogerus Richarde
Nicholaus Collines jurati
CB 5, 26/ 14th May 1579
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta xiiij die Maij Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo primo
Essonie Gilberutus Colinge, Johannes Jerman, Henricus Frye
xij pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter Ricardus Pettey
Johannes Lynter Nicholus Collyns
Johannes Potterne Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Collines junior Thomas Dashe
Johannes Nicholes Ricardus Cheesman
Rogerus Richardes Humfridus Haywarde jurati
112
Penalty 5s Henry Collins is ordered to properly mend his fence facing the
orchard of John Collins in said Meonstoke before the feast of St Andrew (30th
November) next following on pain 5s.
Presentation of the twelve amercement 12d The twelve [tithingmen] for
the Lady Queen, namely William Lacye and his sworn fellows, came and presented
that the greater part of the parishioners there are not using felt caps on Sundays and
feast days according to the terms of the statute as published and provided. Therefore
they are in mercy 12d.
Penalty Thomas Lynter is ordered to remove the dung which he has deposited
on the common road there before the next court on pain 2s 6d.
Amercement 6s he complains regarding not overusing the fields AD 1579
Likewise they presented that Thomas Linter 2s, Alice Adams 2s, and Henry Collins 2s
have permitted their livestock to graze in Chidle Copses which is against the terms of
the order thereby made. Therefore etc.
Annual recognition 6d To this court came John Collins and gives to the Lord an
annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise a parcel of land called
Longclose containing by estimation ten acres lying in the parish of Meonstoke from
Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of ten years then next following and fully
completed, to a certain Henry Colins, his brother, and it is granted to him in the form
aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord all rents, customs and services
therein owed and accustomed.
Assessors Roger Richardes
Nicholas Collines sworn
CB 5, 26/ 14th May 1579
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held 14th May in the 21st year of
the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith, etc.
Excusals Gilbert Colinge, John Jerman and Henry Frye
Twelve for the Lady Queen Thomas Lynter Richard Pettey
John Lynter Nicholas Collyns
John Potterne Christopher Lowes
John Collins junior Thomas Dashe
John Nicholes Richard Cheesman
Roger Richardes Humphrey Haywarde sworn
113
Extrahura Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Thomas Lynter et socij sui
Juratores veniunt et presentant quod due oves matrices proveniebant de extrahura ad
festum Assencionis ultimo preterito et remanent in custodia Johannis Nichells.
Misericordia xx d Item presentant quod nullus eorum utitur pilio iuxta formam
statuti preter Thomam Dashe, Ricardum Cheesman, Willelmum Lickman, Humfridum
Haywarde, Johannam Graunt et Josephem Wyatt. Ideo omnes alij in misericordia
separatim.
Pena Item presentant quod mete sagitarum sunt ruinose. Ideo preceptum
omnes illi emendare citra festum Pentecostes sub pena xx s.
Misericordia v s Item presentant quod Thomas Lynter xij d permisit unum
boviculum ij s, Alicia Adam duos boviculos [ij s], Henricus Collins ij s duos boviculos
ire in copiciam Domini contra ordinacionem curie. Ideo quilibet eorum in misericordia
prout in capite.
Ad hanc curiam preceptum est omnibus tenentibus includere copicias suas apud
Shedley citra Nativitatem Domini sub pena cuiuslibet forisfaciendi x s. Et preter omnia
bene.
Afferatores Rogerus Richardes
Nicholaus Collyns jurati
CB 5, 30/ 9th October 1579
Meonstoke Visus frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta ix die Octobris Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo primo
Essonie Johannes Lynter junior, Henricus Frye, Johannes German, Davidus
Baker, Anthonius Frenche, Johannes Dashe.
xij pro Domina Regina
Willelmus Lacye Johannes Nicolls Nicholaus Collins
Thomas Lynter Thomas Bowe Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Lynter Josephus Wyat Thomas Dashe
Johannes Potterne Rogerus Richardes Ricardus Chesman
Johannes Colyne Ricardus Pettey Humfridus Haywarde
jurati
Johannes Parson est liber sectator.
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Stray The twelve for the Lady Queen namely Thomas Lynter and his fellow
Tithingmen came and presented that two ewes which have come from outside as strays
since the feast of the Ascension last past and remain in the custody of John Nichells.
Amercement 20d Likewise they presented that none of the parishioners are using
their felt caps except Thomas Dashe, Richard Cheesman, William Lickman, Humphrey
Haywarde, John Graunt and Joseph Wyatt. Therefore all the others are in mercy
separately.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the boundary arrows are in a state of ruin.
Therefore it was ordered for all of them to mend them before the feast of Pentecost
(Whit Sunday) on pain 20s.
Amercement 5s Likewise they presented that Thomas Lynter (12d) allowed a
bullock (2s), Alice Adams two bullocks [2s], Henry Collins (2s) two bullocks, to be in
the Lord's coppice which is against the order of the Court. Therefore each of them is in
mercy as shown after their names.
At this Court it was ordered for all the tenants to enclose their coppices at Shedley
before Christmas on pain for each who offends to forfeit 10s. And besides these things
all is well.
Assessors Roger Richardes
Nicholas Collyns sworn
CB 5, 30/ 9th October 1579
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 9th October in the 21st year
of the reign of our Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals John Lynter junior, Henry Frye, John German, David Baker, Anthony
Frenche and John Dashe.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
William Lacye John Nicholls Nicholas Collins
Thomas Lynter Thomas Bowe Christopher Lowes
John Lynter Joseph Wyat Thomas Dashe
John Potterne Roger Richardes Richard Cheseman
John Colyne Richard Pettye Humphrey Haywarde sworn
John Parson is free of suit of court.
115
Compromiserunt in Johannes Collins junior queritur versus Rogerum
Richardes de placito transgressionis. Johannem Lynter et Johannem Nicolls, Johannem
Potterne et Richardum Pettey citra proxima curia.
Extrahura superannuata precij ij s vj d Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet
Willelmus Lacey et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod due ille oves
matrices provenientes de extrahura ad festum Ascentionis per annum elapsum modo
superannuatus et venduntur Johanni Nicolls sub precio utrimsque earum ij s vj d.
Annualis cognicio xij d Ad hanc curiam venit Willlelmus Lacye et dat Domino de
annuali cognitione xij d pro licentia dimittendi terras suas customarias in Meanestoke a
festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque finem et terminum septem
annorum nunc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum cuicumque subtenenti
modo sit bone fame vite laudabilis et conversationis honeste. Et ei conceditur in forma
predicta et non aliter salvus semper Domino redditus et servicia prius debita et
consueta.
Licentia Ad hanc Curiam venit Willelmus Shamler et petit licentiam de Domino
edificandi unum cotagium in Loaders Lane et Nithen corner infra Meonstooke et ei
conceditur. Et dat Domino de fine vj d.
xij pro Domina Regina Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Willelmus Lacye
et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod via Regia vocata Le Cawsey est
infunderata et in decasu culpe parochianorum. Ideo preceptum est eis reparare et
emendare citra festum Natalis Domini proximum futurum sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiijd.
Pena continuatur pena misericordia quilibet j d Item presentant quod non
sunt aliqui parochiani qui utuntur pileis diebus Dominicis et festinis quatuor aut
quinque exceptus. Ideo forisfecerunt penam in statuto contento videlicet quilibet
eorum iij s iiij d, sed Dominus ex gracia perdonavit usque ad quemlibet j d.
Loquenda cum consilio Domini Item presentant quod firmarius de Chidden
accrochiavit sibi de commune Domini ibidem usque ad centum acras ad grave
damnum tenentium Domini. Ideo loquenda cum consilio Domini.
Misericordia iiij d pena occiditur Item presentant quod Alicia Adam iiij d
custodit canem venenatum qui diversa catalla vicinorum suarum mordendo occidit ad
grave nocumentum vicinorum ibidem commorantium communi. Ideo ipsa in
misericordia. Et preceptum est ei occidere canem predictum citra festum Sancti Luce
Evangeliste proximum futurum sub pena vj s viij d.
Afferatores Thomas Bowes
Josephus Wyat jurati
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They abide by an arbitrator's decision John Collins junior complains against
Roger Richardes in a plea of tresspass. John Lynter and John Nicholls, John Potterne
and Richard Pettey (to appear) before the next Court.
Stray for more than a year valued at 2s 6d The twelve for the Lady Queen
namely William Lacye and his fellow Tithingmen came and presented that two ewes
which have come from outside as strays for more than a year since the last feast of the
Ascension are being sold to John Nicholls for 2s 6d each.
Annual acknowledgement 12d To this court came William Lacye and gives to the
Lord an annual acknowledgement fee of 12d for licence to demise his customary lands
in Meonstoke from Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of seven years then
next following until fully completed to whichever subtenant who is of good name and
honest conversation. And it is be granted to him in the form aforesaid and not
otherwise saving always for the Lord rents and services formerly owed and
accustomed.
Licence To this Court comes William Shamler and seeks licence from the Lord
to build a cottage in Loaders Lane at Nithen corner within Meonstoke and it is be
granted to him. And he gives to the Lord for a fine 6d.
Twelve for the Lady Queen The twelve for the Lady Queen present that the
King's road called Le Cawsey is unsound and in disrepair, the fault of the parishioners.
Therefore it was ordered for them to repair it before Christmas next to come on pain
for whomsoever 3s 4d each.
Penalty postponed penalty amercement each 1d Likewise they
presented that apart from four or five parishioners none of the others are using their
felt caps on Sundays and feast days. Therefore they forfeit a penalty to satisfy the
statute, namely each of them 3s 4d, but the Lord by his favour grants that each pays 1d.
Suit with the council of the Lord Likewise they presented that a Chidden
farmer has encroached on to the Lord's common there by up to 100 acres to the serious
injury of the Lord's tenants. Therefore there will consultation with the council of the
Lord.
Amercement 4d penalty should be killed Likewise they presented
that Alicia Adams (4d) keeps a dangerous dog which divides the cattle of her
neighbours and bites them to death, which is a serious nuisance to those who have
rights to the common. Therefore she is in mercy. And it was ordered for her to kill the
aforesaid dog before the next feast of St Luke (18th October) on pain 6s 8d.1
Assessors Thomas Bowe
Joseph Wyat sworn
1 A dangerous dog put down.
117
CB 5, 55/ 29thApril 1580
William Shambler = Agnes
Meanstooke Visus frankiplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta xxix die Aprilis Anno
Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo secundo
Essonie Gilbertus Guilden, Willemus Twynam
xij pro Domina Regina
Thomas Lynter Rogerus Richarde Ricardus Chesman
Johannes Lynter Richardus Pettey Josephus Wyatt
Johannes Potterne Christoferus Lowes Humfridus Haywarde
Johannes Collyn Thomas Dashe Thomas Bowlde
Johannes Nicolls Ricardus Lynter jurati
Jurati in Assise Ricardus Pettey (et) Nicholaus Pawer jurati sunt Domine Regina
in Assise.
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Ricardus Cheseman et dat Domino
de annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi australem finem tenementi sui et duas
acras terre a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo nunc futuro usque ad finem
quinque annorum tunc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum cuidam
Johanni Lomar et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Redditus iiij d finis vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Willelmus Shambler et
cepit de Domino unum cotagium per ipsum de novo edificato in Meonstooke predicto
situatum at Nithen Corner iuxta venellam vocatam Loders Lane habendum et
tenendum cotagium predictum cum pertinentijs prefato Willelmo Shambler et Agneti
Shambler uxori sue ad terminum vite eorum et utrinsque eorum duitius viventes
successive secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum per annum iiij d et alia
opera consuetudines et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine vj
d. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens sed fidelitas predicte Agnetis
respectuatur quousque etc.
Presentatio xij extrahura superannuatim precij xx d Duodecim pro
Domina Regina videlicet Rogerus Richardes et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant
quod ovis vervex coloris albi preveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud per annum
elapsum modo superannuatur et venditur Rogero Richardes sub precio xx d.
Extrahura remanet [in custodia] Item quod una ovis matrix coloris albi
proveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud circa festum Sancti Marie Magdalene
ultimo preterito ad remanendum in custodia Johannis Nicolls quousque etc. Ideo etc.
118
CB 5, 55/ 29th April 1580
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 29th April in the 22nd year of
the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Gilbert Guilden and William Twynam
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter Roger Richardes Richard Chesman
John Lynter Richard Pettey Joseph Wyatt
John Potterne Christopher Lowes Humphrey Haywarde
John Collyne Thomas Dashe Thomas Bowlde
John Nicolls Richard Lynter sworn
Sworn into the Assise Richard Pettey and Nicholas Pawer are sworn in to the
Queen's Assise.
Annual acknowledgement 6d To this Court came Richard Chesman and gave
the Lord an annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise now the southern
end of his holding and two acres of land from Michaelmas next to come until the end
of term of five years then next following until fully completed, to a certain John Lomar
and it is granted to him and not otherwise.
Rent 8d Fine 6d To this court came William Shambler and takes from the
Lord a cottage newly built for himself in Meonstoke, situated at Nythen corner next to
Lodars Lane, to have and to hold the said cottage with appurtenances to the said
William Shambler and Agnes his wife for the term of their lives or for whoever lives
the longer according to the custom of the manor, for a rent of 4d per year and other
works and services thereby formerly owed and accustomed. And they give to the Lord
for a fine 6d. And he does fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant, but the fealty
of the aforesaid Agnes was postponed until etc.
Presentation of the twelve stray for over a year valued at 20d The twelve for the
Lady Queen namely Roger Richardes and his fellow Tithingmen came and presented
that a white wether sheep which has come from outside as a stray for more than a year
within the demesne is sold to Roger Richardes for 20d.
Stray remains [in custody] Likewise that a white ewe which has come from outside
as a stray within the demesne since about the last feast of St Mary Magdalene (22nd
July) remains in the custody of John Nicolls until etc. Therefore etc.
119
Extrahura remanet [in custodia] Item quod una ovis vervex coloris albi
proveniebat infra dominium istud de extrahura circa festum Sancti Marie Magdalene
ultimo preterito et remanendum in costodia Johannis Potterne quousque etc. Ideo etc.
Pena emendatur Preceptum est Alicie Lowes sufficienter facere unam portam ad
finem borealem et orientalem cemiterij Ecclesie de Meanstooke citra festum
Pentecostes proximum futurum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Continuatur pena emendatur Ad hanc continuatur pena emendandi viam
Regiam vocatam le Cawse usque festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptiste
proximum futurum sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiij d.
Item quod omnes alie pene in eadem curiam imposite sunt bene et sufficienter
emendate.
Afferatores nulli quia nihil ad afferandum
CB 5, 61/ 11th October 1580
Meonstooke Visus franciplegij et curia ibidem tenta xi die Octobris Anno Regni
Domina nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo secundo
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina
Johannes Lynter Thomas Dashe Humfridus Haywarde
Johannes Potterne Edmundus Dashe Thomas Bolde
Johannes Colyn Ricardus Lynter Johannes Adam
Johannes Nicolles Ricardus Chesman Henricus Honyman
Ricardus Petye Josephus Wyatt Thomas Strugnell jurati
Presentacio xij Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Lynter et
socij sui Juratores veniunt et affirmant quod omnes pene in ultima curia imposite sunt
bene et sufficienter emendate.
Misericordia essonie Item presentant quod Francicus Honiman est commorans
infra visus et fecit defaltam.
Extrahura superannuatim precij xij d Item presentant quod ovis illa matrix
coloris albi que proveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud per annum elapsum
modo superannuatur et venditur Johanni Nicolls sub precio xij d.
120
Stray remains [in custody] Likewise that a white wether sheep which has come from
outside as a stray within the demesne since about the last feast of St Mary Magdalene
(22nd July) remains in the custody of John Potterne until etc. Therefore etc.
Penalty amended It was ordered for Alice Lowes to properly mend a gate at the
north and east end of the cemetery of Meonstoke Church before the next feast of
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty postponed for mending [the road] At this [court] the penalty was
continued for mending the King's road called the Cawsey until the feast of the birth of
St John the Baptist next to come on pain for whomsoever 3s 4d.
Likewise that all the other penalties imposed at this court are well and properly
amended.
Assessors none because there was nothing to assess.
CB 5, 61/ 11th October 1580
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 11th October in the 22nd year
of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
John Lynter Thomas Dashe Humphrey Haywarde
John Potterne Edmund Dashe Thomas Bolde
John Colyn Richard Lynter John Adam
John Nicolles Richard Cheseman Henry Honiman
John Petye Joseph Wyatt Thomas Strugnell sworn
Presentation of the twelve The twelve for the Lady Queen namely John Lynter and
his fellow Tithingmen came and affirmed that all the penalties imposed in the last court
are well and properly amended.
Amercement excused Likewise they presented that Francis Honiman is
dwelling within the view and is in default.
Stray for more than a year valued at 16d Likewise they presented that a
white ewe which has come from outside as a stray within this demesne for more than a
year is sold to John Nicolls for 12d.
121
Extrahura superannuatim pretij xvj d Item quod ovis illa vervex coloris albi que
proveniebat infra dominium istud de extrahura per annum elapsum modo
superannuatur et venditur Johanni Potterne sub precio xvj d.
Extrahura remanent [in custodia] Item quod due oves verveces una coloris
albi altera coloris nigri proveniebant de extrahura infra dominium istud circa festum
Pasche ultimo preterito et remanent in custodia Johannis Nicolls quousque etc. Ideo
fiat debit proclamacio etc.
Pena Preceptum est Alicie Adam contribuere ad terciam partem reparationis
ciuisdam porte vocate Shidley Gate inter terras Collegij et terras Henrici Wallop militis
sub pena xij d.
[Different hand for this next section]
Consuetudo Viduatate Ad hanc curiam compertum est quod secundo die Maij
anno regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracie Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine
fidei defensoris etc. vicesimo nono presentatum est per Homagium quod Johannes
Lowes custumarius tenens manerij predicti citra curiam tunc precedentem diem suum
clausit extremum. Et quod ad eadem curiam venit Alicia Lowes nuper uxor et relicta
predicti Johannes Lowes et clamavit tenure omnes terras custumarias quas predictus
Johannes Lowes maritus eius tenuit duranti viduitate sua dum solam et castam se
gesseret. Et Dominus ad eandem curiam secundum deliberavit super admissionem vel
relictionem dicte Alicie pro statu viduitate sue eo quod ad tunc nesciebatur utrum
fuerat admittenda necnon pro eo quod non sustepit aliquam prolem de predicto
Johanne Lowes nuper viro suo aut que sit consuetudo manerij in tali casu. Et modo
constat ex evidentia Rotulorum Curiam consuetudo manerij finisse et esse quod si
Vidua cuiuscumque viri veniat et offerat Domino quartam partem redditus terrarum
que fuerunt in tenura viri sui tempore mortis sue duplicatas quod tunc admittetur ad
statum Viduatate sue de et in terra predicta. Et modo venit predicta Alicia et obtulit
Domino quartam partem redditus sui duplicata videlicet iiij s ij d ob. Ideo secundum
consuetudinem manerij predicti admittitur ad terras predictas duranti viduitate sua dum
solam et castam se gesserit. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissa est inde tenens in
forma predicta.
Afferatores nullus quod nihil ad afferandum.
CB 5, 79d/ 20th April 1581
Meonstoke FF Visus frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta vicesimo die Aprilis
Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie, Francie et Hibernie Regine
fidei defensoris etc. vicesimo tercio
122
Stray for more than a year valued at 16d Likewise they presented that a
white wether sheep which has come from outside as a stray within this demesne for
more than a year is sold to John Potterne for 12d.
Stray remains [in custody] Likewise that two wether sheep, one white and one black,
which have come from outside as strays within this demesne for more than a year
remain in the custody of John Nicolls until etc. Therefore a claim should be made.
Penalty It was ordered for Alice Adam to contribute towards a third part of the
repairs of a gate called Shidley Gate between lands of the College and lands of Sir
Henry Wallop on pain 12d.
The custom regarding Widowhood At this court it was found that on
2nd day of May in the 19th year of the reign of our Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of
God, Queen England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. (1577) it was
presented by the Homage that John Lowes, a customary tenant of the said manor has
died since the preceding court. And that to the same court came Alice Lowes, recently
the wife and Widow of the aforesaid John Lowes, and claimed tenure of all the
customary lands which the aforesaid John Lowes, her husband had held of the Lord
during her Widowhood so long as she remained alone and chaste. And the Lord at the
same court afterwards deliberated on her admittance or the Widowhood of the
aforesaid Alice for the status of her Widowhood because then he did not know whether
she should have been admitted and also because she has not received any offspring
from the aforesaid John Lowes, her late husband, or whether there might be a custom
of the manor for such a case. And now he establishes from the evidence of the court
roll the custom of the manor [as defined] which is that if the Widow of whichever
husband should come and offer the Lord a quarter part of the rent of the lands which
had been in the tenure of the husband at the time of his death, doubled, that then she
will be admitted to the status of Widowhood and to the aforesaid lands. And now came
the aforesaid Alice and offers the Lord a quarter part of her rent, doubled, that is, 3s
2½d. Therefore according to the custom of the said manor she is admitted to the
aforesaid lands during her Widowhood as long as she remains alone and chaste. And
she did fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant in the form aforesaid1.2
Assessors None as there is to assess
CB 5, 79/ 20th April 1581
Meonstoke FF View of the Frankpledge with court held on 20th day of April
in the 23rd year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England,
France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
1 The custom of Widowhood
2 Two scribes in same record
123
Essonie Johannes Jerman, Henricus Fry, Franciscus Honiman, Nicholus Colyn,
Johannes Lomar, Edwardus Lane
xij pro Domina Regina Willelmus Lacy Thomas Dashe
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Linter
Johannes Pottern Josephus Wyat
Johannes Colyn Humfridus Haywarde
Johannes Nicoll Johannes Adam
Ricardus Petie Henricus Honiman
Christoferus Lowes jurati
Pro licentia iij d Johannes Cooke querens versus Henricus Colyns de placito
trangressionis.
Presentatio duodecim misericordia quilibet ij d Duodecim pro Domina
Regina videlicet Willelmus Lacye et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod non
utuntur pilijs diebus Dominicis et festivis contra formam statuti inde editi et provisi
ideo etc.
Pena emendata Preceptum est Henrico Honiman sufficienter emendare portam
vocatam Milend Gate citra festum Trenitate proximum futurum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena emendata Preceptum est Christofero Lowes et Thome Linter sufficienter
facere portam vocatam Hayles Gate citra festum Trenitate proximum futurum sub pena
predicta.
Pena emendata Preceptum est Rogero Richarde sufficienter facere portam
vocatam Whitleyse Gate citra festum Trenitate proximum futurum sub pena predicta.
Pena emendata Preceptum est Christofero Lowes sufficienter facere portam
vocatam Stapple Gate citra festum Trenitate proximum futurum sub pena predicta.
Pena emendata Preceptum est Johanni Linter sufficienter facere portam vocatam
Flict Gate citra festum Trenitate proximum futurum sub pena predicta.
Pena emendata Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem introducere les wattles pro le
fouldam crastino Trenitate proximo futuro sub pena cuiuslibet pro quolibet le wattle
deficiente forisfaciendi iiij d.
Pena emendata Preceptum est omnibus habentibus terras ex utraque partes
portarum predictaram sufficienter facere sepes suas ibidem prope portas citra festum
predictum sub pena cuiuslibet iij s iiij d.
124
Excusals John Jerman, Henry Fry, Francis Honiman, Nicholas Colyn, John
Lomar and Edward Lane.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
William Lacy Thomas Dashe
John Lynter Richard Linter
John Potterne Joseph Wyat
John Colyn Humphrey Haywarde
John Nicoll John Adam
Richard Petie Henry Honiman
Christopher Lowes sworn
For licence 3d (?) John Cooke complains against Henry Colyns in a plea of
tresspass.
Presentation of the twelve amercement for each 2d The twelve for the Lady
Queen namely William Lacye and his fellow Tithingmen came and presented that no
one is using their felt caps on Sundays and feast days which is against the terms of the
statute thereby proclaimed and provided etc.
Penalty amended It was ordered for Henry Honiman to properly mend a gate
called Milend Gate before the feast of Trinity next to come on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty amended It was ordered for Christopher Lowes and Thomas Linter to
properly mend a gate called Hayles Gate before the feast of Trinity next to come on the
aforesaid pain.
Penalty amended It was ordered for Roger Richardes to properly mend a gate
called Whitleyse Gate before the feast of Trinity next to come on the aforesaid pain.
Penalty amended It was ordered for Christopher Lowes to properly mend a gate
called Stapple Gate before the feast of Trinity next to come on the aforesaid pain.
Penalty amended It was ordered for John Linter to properly mend a gate called
Flict Gate before the feast of Trinity next to come on the aforesaid pain.
Penalty amended It was ordered for the tenants to bring The Wattles for the fold on
the day after the feast of Trinity next to come on pain for whomsoever for each wattle
which is wanting to forfeit 4d.
Penalty amended It was ordered for all the tenants who hold lands on either side of
the said gates to properly mend their fences near the gates before the aforesaid feast on
pain for whomsoever 3s 4d.
125
Extrahura superannuatus pretij xvj d Item presentant quod ovis illa vervex
coloris albi que proveniebat de extrahura per annum elapsum modo superannuatur et
venditur Johanni Nicolls sub pretio xvj d.
Ovis proveniebat Item quod illa vervex coloris nigri proveniebat est esse ovem
Johannis Terell de Combe et deliberatur.
Pena forisfactura videlicet vij d Item presentant quod ubi preceptum fuit Alicia
Adam contribuere ad reparationem tercie partis prot [portam] vocatam Shidlei Gate
non dum contribuit. Ideo forisfacit pena ei imposita in ultima curia videlicet vij d.
Annualis cognitio viij d Ad hanc curiam venit Philippus Colins et dat Domino de
annuali cognitione viij d pro licentia dimittendi omnes terras suas custumarias quas
tenet de Domino in Meonstoke a festo Annuncionis Beate Marie Virginis ultimo
preterito usque finem xvi annorum extunc proximorum sequentium et plenarorum
complendorum cuicumque subtenentem. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non
aliter. Salvis semper Domino redditibus consuetudinibus et servicijs inde prius debitis
et consuetis.
Licentia removendi horreum vj d solutus Magistro Watkin Nota quod Dominus
dedit licentia[m] Johanni Colins removendi horreum a domo sua inferiori. Et extruendi
horreum predictum prope domus mansionis sine/sue ibidem totum pro huiusmodi
licentia dat Domino de fine vj d.
CB 5, 84d/ 13th October 1581
Meanstooke Visus frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xiiio die Octobris
Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie, Francie et Hibernie Regine
fidei defensoris etc. vicesimo tertio tenta per Johannem Potinger Senescallum.
Essonie Rogerus Rychardes, Johannes Nicolles, Johannes Jerman, Gilbertus
Guilden, Johannes Addam, Nicholus Colin
xij pro Domina Regina Johannes Linter Christoferus Lowes Ricardus Chesman
Johannes Potterne Thomas Dashe Willelmus Bevis
Johannes Colin Josephus Wiatt Thomas Carpenter
Henricus Colin Humfridus Haywarde Ricardus Bull
Ricardus Pettey Edmundus Dashe jurati
Presentatio xij misericordia iij d Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet
Johannes Linter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Willelmus Twyman
(j d), Richardus Rowke, Humfridus Wheelar sunt commorantes infra visus et fecerunt
defaultam. Ideo ipsi in misericordia.
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Stray for more than a year valued at 16d Likewise they presented that a white
wether sheep which has come from outside as a stray for more than a year is sold to
John Nicolls for 16d.
Sheep coming in Likewise that a stray black wether sheep coming in belongs to
John Terell of Combe and is delivered.
Penalty forfeited namely 7d Likewise they presented that an order was made
for Alice Adam to contribute to a third part of the repairs of a gate called Shidlei Gate
and she has not yet contributed. Therefore she should forfeit the penalty imposed at the
last court 7d.
Annual ackowledgement 8d To this court came Philip Colins and gives
to the Lord an annual acknowledgement fee of 8d for licence to demise all his
customary lands which he holds of the Lord in Meonstoke from the feast of the
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary last past (25th March) until the end of
sixteen years then next following until fully completed to whichever subtenant. Saving
always for the Lord rents, customs and services thereby formerly owed and
accustomed.
Permission to remove a granary 6d paid to Mr Watkin Note that the Lord
gives permission for John Colins to remove a granary from his lower house. And for
raising the said granary (to the ground) near his mansion house there, for all this
permission he gave the Lord for a fine 6d.
CB 5, 84d/ 13th October 1581
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held on 13th October in the 23rd
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, 1581, held by John Potinger, the Steward.
Excusals Roger Richardes, John Nicolls, John Jerman, Gilbert Guilden, John
Addam and Nicholas Colin.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
John Linter Christopher Lowes Richard Chesman
John Potterne Thomas Dashe William Bevis
John Colin Joseph Wiatt Thomas Carpenter
Henry Colin Humphrey Haywarde Richard Bull
Richard Pettey Edmund Dashe Richard Bull sworn
Presentation of the twelve amercement 3d The twelve for the Lady Queen
namely John Linter and his fellow Tithingmen came and presented that William
Twynam 1d, Richard Rowke and Humphrey Wheelar are dwelling within the view and
are in default. Therefore they are in mercy.
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Memorandum quod in Auditu tenta apud Collegium Beate Marie Wintoniensis prope
Wintonem vicesimo octavo die Octobris Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe Regine
nunc Anglie vicesimo tercio, venit Johannes Linter et petit licentiam de Domino
dimittendi duas acras pasture iacentes infra manerium de Meonstoke in occidentali
parte terre vocate Weddon cuicumque subtenenti modo sit bone fame vite laudabilis et
conversationis honeste a festo St Michaelis Archangeli ultimo nunc preterito usque ad
finem et terminum viginti unius annorum extunc proximum sequentem et plenarum
complendum si predictus Johannes Linter tam diu vixerit et Domino ei concessit
licentiam in forma predicta et non aliter. Et dat Domino de finem pro huiusmodi
licentia inde habendo iij s iiij d.
Afferatores Johannes Linter
Henricus Colin jurati
CB 5, 101-101d/ 16th May 1581
Meonstooke Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta xvi die Maij Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo quarto
Essonie Nicholaus Collins, Edmundus Dashe essoniaverunt de communi.
Johannes Linter Josephus Wiat
Johannes Poterne Humfridus Haiwarde
Johannes Colin Ricardus Chesman
Henricus Colin Willielmus Bevis
Richardus Pettie Richardus Bull
Christoferus Lowes Thomas Strugnell
Thomas Dashe Johannes Linter junior jurati
Johannes Linter iuratus est Domina Regine in Assise.
Willielmus Bevis querens versus Johannem Poterne de placito transgressionis super
casum.
Johannes Poterne querens versus Richardum Lynter de placito transgressionis super
casum.
Presentatio duodecim misericordia quilibet ij d Duodecim pro Domina
Regina videlicet Johannes Linter et socij sui iurati veniunt et presentant quod
Willielmus Lacye, Ricardus Linter, Johannes Lomer et Willielmus Winter sunt
commorantes infra visus et fecerunt defaultam. Ideo ipsi in misericordia seperatim.
Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem sufficienter [reparare] sagittarias ibidem citra festum
Pentecostes proximum futurum. Ideo ipse sub pena in statuto contenta.
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Let it be remembered that at a Hearing at the College of the Blessed Mary of
Winchester near Winchester on 18th October in the 23rd year of the reign of Elizabeth,
now Queen of England (1580), came John Linter and sought licence from the Lord to
demise two acres of pasture lying in the manor of Meonstoke on the western side of
land called Weddon to whomsoever a subtenant who is of good name, laudable life and
honest conversation from Michaelmas (29th September) last past until the end of a
term of 21 years then next following until full completed if the aforesaid John Linter
shall live that long, and the Lord grants the licence to him in the form aforesaid and not
otherwise. And he gives to the Lord a fine for this licence thereby to hold it 3s 4d.
Overseer John Linter
Henry Colin sworn
CB 5, 101-101d/ 16th May1581
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 16th May in the 24th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Nicholas Collins and Edmund Dashe are excused suit of court.
John Linter Joseph Wiat
John Poterne Humphrey Haiwarde
John Colin Richard Chesman
Henry Colin William Bevis
Richard Pettie Richard Bull
Christopher Lowes Thomas Strugnell
Thomas Dashe John Linter junior sworn
John Linter was sworn in to the Queen's Assise.
William Bevis complains against John Poterne concerning a plea of trespass over a
suit.
John Potterne complains against Richard Lynter concerning a plea of trespass over a
suit.
Presentation of the twelve amercement for each 2d The twelve for the
Lady Queen namely John Linter and his sworn fellows came and presented that
William Lacye, Richard Linter, John Lomer and William Winter are dwelling within
the view and are in default. Therefore they are in mercy separately.
It was ordered for the tenants there to properly [repair] the arrows there before the feast
of Pentecost next to come. Therefore they on pain to satisfy the statute.
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Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem inducere crates suas vocatas Walles or
Hurdles citra diem Lune proximum post festum Pentecoste proximum nunc futurum
sub pena cuiuslibet iiij d.
Licentia arandi Ad hanc curiam Dominus ad petitionem tenentium ibidem dedit
eis licentiam arandi et subvertendi aratris suis partem orientalem communis ibidem
vocati Stocken et concedunt subtrahere a communia totidem oves quot acras arare
velint et pro huiusmodi licentia dabunt Domino cum illuc venerit pro curia ibidem
tenendum unum modum avenorum pro equis suis ibidem pascendum tempore curie.
Extrahura remanet Item presentant unam ovem vervicem coloris albi que
proveniebat de extrahura circiter festum Omnium Sanctorum ultimo preterito et
remanet in custodia Johannis Lynter quousque. Ideo fiat debita proclamatio.
Afferatores Richardus Pettie
Christopherus Lowes jurati
CB 5, 108/ 12th October 1582
Meonstooke Visus frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xij die Octobris Anno
Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo quarto
Ricardus Chesman essonavit per Johannes Lynter de communi.
Rogerus Richardes Christoferus Lowes Ricardus Bull
Johannes Lynter Josephus Wyatt Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Potterne Johannes Nicoll Ricardus Lynter
Johannes Colyn Humfridus Haywarde Edmundus Dashe
Ricardus Petye Willelmus Bevis jurati
Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie et dat Domino annuatim pro secta curia
relaxandi per annum vj d.
Presentatio xij extrahura remanet [in custodia] Duodecim pro
Domina Regina videlicet Rogerus Richardes et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant
quod due [una?] illa vervex que proveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud circa
festum Omnium Sanctorum ultimo predicto adhuc remanet in custodia Johannis Linter
quousque etc.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus ibidem que non ponant averia sua in
Shidlei aliquo tempore sub pena cuiuslibet non amoventis averia sua per tres dies post
monitionem ei factam forisfaciendi vj s viij d.
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It was ordered for all the tenants there to bring crates, namely Walles or Hurdles before
Monday following after the feast of Pentecost (Whit Sunday) now next to come on
pain for each of them 4d.
Permission to plough At this court, concerning a petition of the tenants, the
Lord gave permission to them to plough and overturn with their ploughs the eastern
part of the common there called Stocken and they agree to remove from the common
as many sheep as the acres they might wish to plough. And according to this licence
they are giving to the Lord when he comes for the court, a measure of oats for his
horses, to feed them there at the time of the court1.
A stray remains [in custody] Likewise they presented that a white wether sheep
which has come from outside as stray, from about the feast of All Saints last past (1st
November) and remains in the custody of John Lynter until [etc]. Let there be the
necessary proclamation.
Assessors Richard Pettie
Christopher Lowes sworn
CB 5, 108/ 12th October 1582
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 12th October 24 Elizabeth.
Richard Chesman is excused of suit of court by John Lynter.
Roger Richardes Christopher Lowes Richard Bull
John Lynter Joseph Wyatt Thomas Strugnell
John Potterne John Nicoll Richard Lynter
John Colyn Humphrey Haywarde Edmund Dashe
Richard Petye William Bevis sworn
John Parson is free of suit of court and he gives to the Lord annually for release from
suit of court 6d a year.
Presentation of the twelve stray remains [in custody] The twelve for the Lady
Queen namely Roger Richardes and his fellow Jurors came and presented that two
[one?] wether sheep which have come from outside as strays since about All Saints
Day (1st November) last aforesaid, still remain in the custody of John Linter until etc.
Penalty It was ordered for all the tenants not to put their livestock in Chidlei at
any time on pain for whomsoever who does not move their livestock within three days
after this warning to forfeit 6s 8d.
1 Feed for the Lord’s horse when he comes to court in Meonstoke.
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Item quod omnes pene in ultima curiam imposite sunt bene et sufficienter emendate.
Loquella cum Domino Item quod ponufaldus Domini est irreperatus pro defectu
meremij. Ideo loquendum cum Domino. Et ulterius quod omnia bene.
Electus Decennarius Thomas Carpenter electus est Decennarius loco Thome
Bolde et juratus est.
CB 5, 128d/ 6th May 1583
Meonstoke Visus frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta sexto die Maij Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. vicesimo quinto
Essonie Thomas Scotte, Ricardus Hether, Johannes Lomar et Edmundus Dasshe
essoniaverunt de communi per Rogerum Richardes.
Duodecim pro Domina Regina Willelmus Lacye Christoferus Lowes Ricardus Cheseman
Johannes Lynter Josephus Wyatt Ricardus Bull
Johannes Potterne Johannes Nicoll Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Colin Thomas Bolde Henricus Collins
Ricardus Petye Humfridus Haywarde Thomas Dasshe jurati
Liber sectator Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie et dat Domino annuatim
de fine pro sectam curiam relaxandi per annum vj d.
Jurati in Assise Josephus Cluer et Johannes Parson junior jurati sunt Domine
Regine in Assise.
Forisfactura pena Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Willelmus Lacye et
socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod non utuntur pileis diebus Dominicis et
festevis contra formam statuti inde editi et provisi. Ideo forisfacerunt penam in statuto
contenta etc.
Misericordia iij d Item presentant quod Ricardus Lynter est commorans infra visus
et fecit defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia.
Ordinacio pena Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est de consensu Domini [et]
tenentium ibidem quod nullus eorum introducet oves alienas in communi grege quas
vocant vocant agistament shepe ante festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptiste
annuatim sub pena cuiuslibet pro qualibet ove sic entroducta vj d.
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Likewise that all the penalties imposed at the last court have been properly completed.
Suit with the Lord Likewise that the Lord's pound is unrepaired because of
defective wood. Therefore there is a suit with the Lord. And furthermore that all is
well.
Elected as Tithingman Thomas Carpenter was elected as Tithingman in place of
Thomas Bolde and was sworn in.
CB 5, 128d/ 6th May 1583
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 6th May in the 24th year of the
reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of god, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith, etc.
Excusals Thomas Scotte, Richard Hether, John Lomar and Edmund Dashe are
excused by Roger Richardes.
Twelve for the Lady Queen
William Lacye Christopher Lowes Richard Cheseman
John Lynter Joseph Wyatt Richard Bull
John Potterne John Nicoll Thomas Strugnell
John Colin Thomas Bolde Henry Collins
Richard Petye Humphrey Haywarde Thomas Dashe sworn
Free of suit of court John Parson is free of suit of court and gave the Lord for
a fine, for relaxing suit of court each year, 6d.
Sworn in to the Assize Joseph Cluer and John Parson junior were sworn in to the
Queen's Assize.
Forfeit penalty The twelve for the Lady Queen namely William Lacye
and his fellow Tithingmen came and presented that they [the tenants] are not using
their felt caps on Sundays and feast days which is against the terms of the statute as
published and provided. Therefore they forfeit a penalty to satisfy the statute etc.
Amercement 3d Likewise they presented that Richard Lynter is dwelling
within the view and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy.
Order penalty At this court it was ordered with the consent of the Lord
and the tenants there that no one shall introduce alien sheep which are called pasture
sheep into the common flock before the feast of the birth of St John the Baptist (24th
June) annually on pain for whomsoever for each sheep thus introduced 7d1.
1 Alien sheep not be put in with flocks.
133
Ordinacio pena Similiter ordinatum est de consensu Domini et tenentium quod
quilibet eorum sufficienter reparabit et emendabit in omnibus portas quas tenetur
reparare infra dominium de Meonstoke infra octo dies post monitionem ei datam per
Messorem sub pena cuiuslibet non facientis pro parte sua forifaciendi iij s iiij d pro
qualibet parte.
Extrahura remanet [in custodia] Item presentant unum ovem matricem coloris albi
provenientem de extrahura circa festum Nativitatem Sancti Johannis Baptiste ultimo
preterito et remanet in custodia Thome Bolde quousque etc. Ideo fiat debit
proclamationem.
Afferatores Johannes Colyn
Richardus Pety jurati
CB 5, 134d-135/ 11th October 1583
Meanstooke Visus frankiplegij cum curia manerij ibidem tenta xi die Octobris
Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine
fidei defensoris etc. vicesimo quinto
Essonie Nullus
xij pro Domina Regina
Willelmus Lacey Thomas Bolde
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Cheseman
Johannes Poterne Ricardus Bull
Ricardus Petye Thomas Strugnell
Christoferus Lowes Edmundus Dashe
Josephus Wiat Henricus Collens
Johannes Nicoll Thomas Dayshe jurati
Johannes Parson [et] Willelmus Twynam sunt liberi sectatores curie.
Annuali cognitione vj d ad compertum in Anno Domini 1584 Ad hanc curiam
venit Nicholaus Colins et dat Domino de annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi
omnes terras suas customarius quas tenet de Domino infra manerium de Meonstoke a
festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque ad finem et terminum
quinque annorum extunc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum cuidam
Roberto Winter et ei conceditur in forma predicta. Salvis semper Domino redditibus
consuetudinibus et servicijs inde debita et consueta.
Jurati in Assise Johannes Lynter juratus est Domine Regni in Assise.
Edmundus Knight similiter juratus est Domine Regni in Assise.
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Order penalty Similarly it was ordered with the consent of the Lord and
the tenants that each of them should properly repair and mend all their gates which
they hold to repair, within the demesne of Meonstoke within eight days of this warning
dated by the Hayward on pain for whomsoever not making each his part of the gates to
forfeit 3s 4d for each gate.
Stray remains [in custody] Likewise they presented that a mature white sheep which
has come from outside as a stray since the feast of St John the Baptist last past and
remains in the custody of Thomas Bolde until etc. Let there be the necessary
proclamation.
Assessors John Colyn
Richard Pety sworn
CB 5, 134d-135/ 11th October 1583
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 11th October in the 25th year
of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith, etc.
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
William Lacey Thomas Bolde
John Lynter Richard Cheseman
John Poterne Richard Bull
John Petye Thomas Strugnell
Christopher Lowes Edmund Dashe
Joseph Wiat Henry Collens
John Nicoll Thomas Dayshe sworn
John Parson and William Twynam are free of suit of court.
Annual acknowledgement 6d as found in the year AD 1584 To this court comes
Nicholas Colins and gives to the Lord an annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for
licence to demise all his customary lands which he holds within the manor of
Meonstoke from Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of five years and then
next following until fully completed, to a certain Robert Winter and it is granted to him
in the form aforesaid. Saving always for the Lord rents, customs and services thereby
owed and accustomed.
Sworn in to the Assize John Lynter is sworn in to the Queen's Assize.
Edmund Knight is similarly sworn in to the Queen's Assize.
135
Misericordia Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Willelmus Lacye et
socij sui Juratores venerunt et presentant quod Willelmus Lytman [Lynter?] est
commorans infra visus et fecit defaultam. Ideo in misericordia ij d.
Misericordia quelibet domus j d Item presentant quod non utuntur pileis diebus
dominicis et festivis contra formam statuti inde editi et provisi. Ideo ipse in
misericordia.
Extrahura superannuatim precij xvj d Item presentant unam ovis matricim
provenientem de extrahura per annum elapsum modo superannuatur et venditur Thome
Boulde sub precio xvj d.
Pena continuatur usque festum Pentecostes Preceptum est eis sufficienter
reparare metas sagittarias ibidem citra proximam curiam sub pena v s.
Pena Preceptum est eis sufficienter emendare le Calse [Causeway] ducens versus
Corampton prope rivilum ibidem citra festum Sancti Andree proximum futurum sub
pena vj s viij d.
Pena Preceptum est tenentibus ibidem sufficienter facere sepes suas inter Roughe
Downe et Waddon Lane citra festum Sancti Andree proximum futurum sub pena
cuiuslibet ij d.
Electio decennarius Henricus Colins electus est Decennarius loco Thome Carpinter
et juratus est.
Afferatores Johannes Lynter
Johannes Poterne jurati
CB 5, 154d -155/ 21st May 1584
John Lowes dcd
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Jane = Richard Colins
Meonstoke Visus frankiplegij cum curia manerij ibidem tenta vicesimo primo die
Maij Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regine fidei defensoris etc. vicesimo sexto
Essonie Nullus
136
Amercement The twelve for the Lady Queen namely William Lacye and his
fellow Jurors came and presented that William Lytman [Lynter?] is dwelling within the
view and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy 2d.
Amercement for each house 1d1 Likewise they presented that they [the tenants] are
not using their felt caps on Sundays and feast days which is against the terms of the
statute thereby published and provided. Therefore they are in mercy.
Stray for more than a year valued at 16d Likewise they presented that a ewe
which has come from outside as a stray for more than a year is sold to Thomas Boulde
for the price of 16d.
Penalty continued until the feast of Pentecost It was ordered for them to properly
repair the boundary arrows there before the next court on pain 5s.
Penalty It was ordered for them to properly mend le Calse [Causeway] leading
towards Corampton near the river there before the feast of St Andrew next to come on
pain 6s 8d.
Penalty It was ordered for the tenants there to properly repair their fences
between Rough Downe and Wadden Lane before the feast of St Andrew next to come
on pain for whomsoever 2d.
Elected as Tithingman Henry Colins was elected as Tithingman in place of
Thomas Carpinter and was sworn in.
Assessors John Lynter
John Potterne sworn
CB 5, 154-5/ 21st May 1584
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 21st May in the 26th year of
the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
1 The Household rather than an individual fined for not wearing caps.
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Johannes Lynter Josephus Wyat Ricardus Chesman
Johannes Potterne Johannes Nicoll Ricardus Bull
Johannes Colyn Thomas Bolde Thomas Strugnell
Richardus Petye Johannes Adam Edmundus Dashe
Christoferus Lowes Humfridus Hayward Thomas Dashe
jurati
Johannes Parsons (et) Willelmus Twynam sunt liberi sectatores curie.
Presentatio Homagij Homagium ibidem jurati veniunt et presentant quod mete
sagittarias sunt in decasu. Ideo preceptum est eis sufficienter emendare citra festum
Sancti Trinitate proximum futurum sub pena vj s viij d.
Continuatur pene Ad huc continuatur pene emendandi le Calsei [Causeway] citra
festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannes Baptiste proximum futurum sub pena x s.
Pene emendatus Item quod omnes alie pene in ultima curia imposite sunt bene et
sufficienter emendante.
Proxima heres Item presentant quod Jana Lowes alius Colins uxor Ricardi
Colins est filia Johannis Lowes defuncti et proxima heres ad terras quas Johannis
Lowes tempore mortis sue tenuit de Domino manerij etc.
Misericordia iij d Item presentant quod Johannes Goddisland (ij d) et Johannes
Lomer (j d) sunt commorantes infra visus et fecerunt defaltam. Ideo ipsi in
misericordia separatim.
Perdonatus usque xij d hac vice Item presentant quod non utuntur pileis diebus
Dominicis et festinis contra formam statuti inde editi et provissi. Ideo forisfecerunt
penas in statuto contenta.
Ovis occissa Item presentant quod una ovis vervex proveniebat de extrahura
infra dominium istud circa festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptiste ultimo preterito
et occisa fuit canibus insannentibus etc.
Afferatores Johannes Colins
Ricardus Pety jurati
CB 5, 159d/ 9th October 1584
Meonstoke Visus frankeplegij cum curia manerij ibidem tenta ix die Octobris
Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine
fidei defensoris etc. xxvi
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John Lynter Joseph Wyat Richard Chesman
John Potterne John Nicoll Richard Bull
John Colyn Thomas Bolde Thomas Strugnell
Richard Petye John Adam Edmund Dashe
Christopher Lowes Humphrey Hayward Thomas Dashe sworn
John Parsons and William Twyman are free of suit of court.
Presentation of the Homage The Homage there sworn came and
presented that the boundary arrows are in disrepair. Therefore it was ordered for them
to properly repair them before the feast of Saint Trinity next to come on pain 6s 8d.
Penalties continued At this [court] penalties for mending Le Calsei
[Causeway] before the feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist (24th June) next to
come are continued on pain 5s.
Penalties amended Likewise they presented that all other penalties imposed
at the last court are well and properly completed.
Next heir Likewise they presented that Jane Lowes, otherwise known as Colins,
wife of Richard Colins, is the daughter of John Lowes, deceased, and next heir to lands
which John Lowes at one time before his death held of the Lord of the manor etc.
Amercement 3d Likewise they presented that John Goddisland 2d and John
Lomer 1d are dwelling within the view and are in default. Therefore they are in mercy
separately.
Granted until 12d in this case Likewise they presented that they (the people) are
not using their felt caps on Sundays and feastdays which is against the terms of the
statute as published and provided. Therefore they forfeit penalties to satisfy the statute.
Sheep killed Likewise they presented that a stray wether sheep which has
come from outside as a stray within the demesne since the feast of the birth of St John
the Baptist (24th June) last past was killed by mad dogs etc.1
Assessors John Colins
Ricardus Pety sworn
CB 5, 159d/ 9th October 1584
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 9th October in the 26th year
of the reign of our Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith, etc.
1 Mad dogs kill sheep.
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Essonie Nullus
Duodecim pro Domina Regina Willelmus Lacye Christoferus Lowes Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Lynter Josephus Wyat Edmundus Dashe
Johannes Potterne Johannes Nicoll Thomas Dashe
Johannes Colyn Johannes Adam Thomas Bolde
Ricardus Petye Ricardus Chesman jurati
Johnnes Parsons et Willelmus Twynam sunt liberi sectatores curie.
Presentatio duodecim Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet Willelmus Lacy
et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod porci tenentium ibidem subverterunt
communiam Domini vocatam The Common Downe of Meonstooke. Ideo quilibet
eorum in misericordia. Et ulterius preceptum est eis annulare et iugare porcos suos
deinceps sub pena cuiuslibet pro quodlibet porco ij d et pro porcello j d.
Pena Preceptum Henrico Honiman sufficienter emendare duas portas
videlicet Stockgate [et] Mylendgate citra festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum
futurum sub pena cuiuslibet porte ij s vj d.
Pena Preceptum est Johanni Colins sufficienter emendare portam suam
vocatam Heatheclosegate et sepem suam citra festum predictum sub pena predicta etc.
Afferatores Willelmus Lacye
Johannes Lynter jurati
CB 5, 178/ 25th April 1585
John Graunt = Agnes William Strugnell
│
Thomas
Meonstoke Visus frankiplegij cum curia ibidem tenta xxv die Aprilis Anno Regni
domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris
etc. vicesimo [septo]
Essonie Nullus
Duodecim pro Domina Regina Thomas Lynter Johannes Graunt Thomas Dashe
Johannes Lynter Johannes Nicolls Henricus Colyn
Johannes Potterne Ricardus Petye Ricardus Chesman
Johannes Colyn Jnr Nicholus Colins Henricus Honyman
Josephus Wyat Christoferus Lowes jurati
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Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
William Lacye Christopher Lowes Thomas Strugnell
John Lynter Joseph Wyat Edmund Dashe
John Potterne John Nicoll Thomas Dashe
John Colyn John Adam Thomas Bolde
Richard Petye Richard Chesman sworn
John Parsons and William Twynam are free of suit of court.
Presentation of the twelve The twelve for the Lady Queen namely William Lacy and
his fellow Jurors came and presented that the pigs of the tenants there are turning
upside down the Lord's common called The Common Down of Meonstoke. Therefore
each of them is in mercy. And furthermore it was ordered for them to yoke and ring
their pigs next on pain for whomsoever 2d for each pig and 1d for a piglet.
Penalty It was ordered for Henry Honiman to properly mend two gates called
Stockgate and Mylendgate before the feast of All Saints next to come on pain for
whichever gate 2s 6d.
Penalty It was ordered for John Colins to properly mend his gate called
Heatheclosegate and his fences before the aforesaid feast on the aforesaid pain.
Assessors William Lacye
John Lynter sworn
CB 5, 178/ 25th April 1585
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held 25th April in the 20th [27th]
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith, etc. (1578 but should be 1585).
Excusals None
Twelve for the Lady Queen
Thomas Lynter John Graunt Thomas Dashe
John Lynter John Nicolls Henry Colyn
John Potterne Richard Petye Richard Chesman
John Colyn junior Nicholas Colins Henry Honyman
Joseph Wyat Christopher Lowes sworn
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Heriettum nullus redditus xxxs vj d finis viij li Ad hanc curiam
venerunt Johannes Graunt et Agnes uxor eius et ipsa per Senescallum sola examinata
sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre et iij
quarter lande quandam Willelmi Strugnell vocatam Lanes, ac toftam unius messuagij
et unam virgatam terre vocatam James in Meonstoke predicto, ac unum pratum iuxta
Droxford Mead continens duas acras ac unum cotagium ibidem ad finem australem
cotagij Joanne Bevis ad opus et usum Thome Strugnell inde nihil accidit Domino de
herietto quia herriettum solutum fuerunt post mortem Willelmi Strugnell patris predicti
Thome. Super quo in eadem curiam venit predictus Thomas Strugnell et cepit extra
manus Domini omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xxx s vj d per annum et alia opera consuetudines
et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde
habenda viij li. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Presentatio duodecim pena Duodecim pro Domina Regina videlicet
Thomas Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Alicia Lowes Vidua
obstrupavit quandam vanellam vocatam Churche Lane ducentem versus molendinum
et terras tenentium ibidem ad nocumentum vicinorum. Ideo preceptum est ei aperire
venellam predictam et sic deinceps aperta dimittere sub pena iij s iiij d.
Extra hura superannuatim Item presentant unam ovem vervecem coloris albi
que proveniebat de extrahura infra dominium istud per annum elapsum modo
superannuatur et venditur Johanni Lynter sub precio xx d.
Afferatores Nulli quia nihil ad afferandum
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No heriot rent 30s 6d fine £8 To this court came John Graunt and Agnes
his wife, and the same was examined alone by the Steward, and surrendered into the
hands of the Lord a house and yardland of land a three quarterland of land, called
Lanes, formerly held by William Strugnell, and a toft of a house and a yardland of land
called James in said Meonstoke, and a meadow near Droxford Mead containing two
acres, and a cottage there at the southern end of a cottage of Joan Bevis, for the use and
behoof of Thomas Strugnell, whereupon no heriot is due to the Lord as a heriot was
paid after the death of William Strugnell, father of the aforesaid Thomas. After this in
the same court came the said Thomas Strugnell and took from the hands of the Lord all
and singular the aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself according to the
custom of the manor for a rent of 30s 6d a year and other works, customs and services
thereby formerly owed and accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine to hold
thereby such an estate £8. And he did fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant.
Presentation of the Tithingmen penalty The twelve for the Lady Queen
videlicet Thomas Lynter and his fellow Tithingmen came and presented that Alice
Lowes, Widow, obstructed a certain lane called Church Lane leading towards the mill
and tenant’s lands there, to the annoyance of the neighbours. Therefore it was ordered
for her to open up the said lane and thus next to hand over the opening on pain 3s 4d.
Stray for more than a year Likewise they presented a white wether sheep which has
come from outside as a stray within the demesne for over a year is sold to John Lynter
for 20d.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess
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CB 6, 3/ 7th April 1585 WCM 23044
John Lewes dcd = Alice
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x Jane (youngest) = Richard Collins
Meonstoke ff Visus franciplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta septimo die Aprilis
Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine Fidei defensoris
etc. vicesimo septimo
Essonie Henricus Frye, Thomas Bolde, Thomas Skutt
Homagium Willelmus Lacye Johannes Collyns
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Cheseman
Johannes Poterne Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Collyn Thomas Dashe
Ricardus Pettie Henricus Honyman
Josephus Wiatt Henricus Collyns jurati
Johannes Parsons [et] Willelmus Twineham sunt liberi sectatore curie.
Presentacio xij pro Domina Regina Qui Juratores super sacrum suis presentant
quod quoddam fossatum apud Colsons Bridge currens inter terram custumariam
Thome Lynter (xij d) obstructum est in defectu euisdem Thome ad grave nocumentum
ligeorum Domine Regine. Ideo ipse in misericordia prout. Et ulterius preceptum est
eidem sufficienter emendare citra festum Sancti Michaelis proximum sub pena x s.
Misericordia xij d Item presentant quod non utuntur piliis in diebus
Dominicalis et festivis secundum formam statuti in huiusmodi casu proviso. Ideo
forisfecerunt penam in eodem statuto contenta et ex gratia Domini taxatur. Ulterius
presentant omnia bene.
Nunc de Curia
Fine vj li Ad hanc curiam venerunt Ricardus Collins et Jana uxor eius filia junior
et heres Johannis Lewes defuncti et ipsa sola examinata per Senescallum non coacta
non compulsa sed spontanea voluntate sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini reversione
unius messuagij et unius virgate terre ac unius cotagij cum gardino et triginta acras
terre nuper de dominicis Domini quondam Johannis Lewes patris predictis Jane ac
modo in tenura Alicie Lewes Vidue duranti viduetate sua dum solam et castam se
gesserit ea intentione ut Dominus dignaretur reconcedere eadem omnia et singula
premissa eisdem Ricardo Collins et Jane et heredibus ipsius Jane quibus Dominus per
Senescallum suum virtute cuiusdam waranti gerentem datum vicesimo die Martij Anno
Domine nostre Elizabethe Regine vicesimo septimo reconcessit omnia et singula
premissa habenda et tenenda eisdem Ricardo et Jane et heredibus ipsius Jane
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum consuetudinem opera et servicia inde
prius debita et consueta et dant Domino de fine pro tali statu reversione sic inde
habendo vj li et sic admissi sunt tenentes in reversione. Sed fidelitas eorum
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CB 6, 3/ 7th April 1585
Meonstoke Ferrers View of the Frankpledge with Court held thereon 7th April in the
27th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Henry Frye, Thomas Bolde, Thomas Skutt
The Homage William Lacye John Collyns
John Lynter Richard Cheseman
John Poterne Thomas Strugnell
John Collyn Thomas Dashe
Richard Pettie Henry Honyman
Joseph Wiatt Henry Collyns sworn
John Parsons [and] William Twineham are free of suit of court.
Presentation of the twelve for the Lady Queen Which Jurors on their oath present
that a certain ditch near Colson’s Bridge running through the customary land of
Thomas Lynter was blocked and defective by the fault of the same Thomas to the
serious nuisance of the liegemen of the Lady Queen. Therefore he is in mercy
accordingly. And furthermore he is ordered to mend the same before Michaelmas next
on pain 10s.
Amercement 12d Likewise they presented that they [the tenants] are not using
their caps on Sundays and feast days, against the terms of the statute in this case
published. Therefore they forfeit the penalty to satisfy the statute and by the grace of
the Lord it will be assessed. And furthermore they present that all is well.
Now concerning the Court
Fine £6 To this court came Richard Collins and Jane his wife, the youngest
daughter and heir of John Lewes deceased, and the same being voluntarily examined
alone by the Steward without force or compulsion, and surrendered into the hands of
the Lord by reversion, a messuage and a yardland of land and one cottage with a
garden and 30 acres of land recently held of the Lord, formerly by John Lewes, father
of the aforesaid Jane, and now in the tenure of Alice Lewes, Widow, during her
Widowhood while she is alone and chaste, with the intention that the Lord should
consider her worthy to have regranted by the same, all and singular the aforementioned
to the same Richard Collins and Jane and the heirs of the same Jane to whom the Lord
through his Steward, by virtue of the certain warranty bearing the date 20th day of
March in the 27th year of our Lady Elizabeth (1585) regrants all and singular, to have
and to hold to the same Richard and Jane and the heirs of the same Jane according to
the custom of the manor for rents, customs, works and services formerly owed and
accustomed. And they give to the Lord for a fine thereby to hold such an estate £6 and
thus were admitted as tenants by reversion. But their fealty is postponed until etc.
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respectuatur quousque etc.
Pena posita videlicet xl s Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est ex assensu totius
Homagij quod Ricardus Cheseman amoveat Josephem Godeslande subtenentem suus
citra festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximum futurum sub pena xl s.
Afferatores Willemus Lacye [et] Johannes Lynter
CB 6, 12d/ 2nd September 1585
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta vicesimo secundo
die Septembris Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et
Hibernie Regine Fidei Defensoris etc. vicesimo septimo
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Willelmus Lacye Thomas Dayshe
Johannes Lynter Henricus Honiwell
Johannes Potterne Henricus Collins
Johannes Collen Johannes Nicholes
Ricardus Pettye Thomas Boulde
Ricardus Cheseman Willelmus Lytman
Thomas Strugnell Thomas Carpinder jurati
Solutio finis annuatim videlicet vj d in servicio Domine Regine Johannes Parsons
[et] Willelmus Twinam sunt liberi sectatores curie.
Johannes Linter querens versus Christoferus Loes de placito transgressionis.
Juratus in Assisa pro Domina Regina Thomas Pinke juratus est pro Domina
Regina in Assisa.
Presentatio duodecimo Juratores vidilicet Willelmus Lacye et socij sui Juratores
veniunt et presentant quod non utuntur pilijs suis diebus Dominicis et festivis
secundum formam statuti in huiusmodo casu editi et provisi. Ideo forisfacerunt penas
in statuto contenta tamen ex gratia curie taxatur. Et ulterius presentant omnia bene.
Pena Preceptum est Johanni Lynter, Johanni Collin et alijs quibus pertinent
sufficienter facere et reparare portas et pallacia vocatas le Pound Gate ante festum
Sancti Luce Evangeliste proximum sub pena cuiuslibet eorum delinquentium
forisfaciendi xx d.
Pena Item preceptum est Christofero Loes sufficienter reparare et facere portam
suam vocatam Longfurlonge ante predictum festum sub pena iij s iiij d.
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Penalty imposed, that is, 40s At this court it was ordered with the agreement of
the whole Homage that Richard Cheseman must remove Joseph Godeslande, his
subtenant, before Michaelmas next to come on pain 40s1.
Assessors William Lacye [and] John Lynter.
CB 6, 12d/ 22nd September 1585
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court of the manor held there
22nd day of September in the 27th year of the reign of our Lady
Elizabeth, by the
grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
William Lacye Thomas Dayshe
John Lynter Henry Honiwell
John Potterne Henry Collins
John Collen John Nicholes
Richard Pettye Thomas Boulde
Richard Cheseman William Lytman
Thomas Strugnell Thomas Carpinder sworn
Payment of annual fine, ie. 6d for services to the Queen John Parsons [and] William
Twinam are free of suit of court.
John Linter complains against Christopher Loes in a plea of trespass.
Sworn in to the Queen’s Assize Thomas Pinke is sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Presentation of the twelve The Jurors namely William Lacye and his fellow
Jurors came and presented that they [the tenants] are not using their caps on Sundays
and feast days, against the terms of the statute in this case published and provided.
Therefore they forfeit penalties to satisfy the statute although by the grace of the court
it will be assessed. And furthermore that all is well.
Penalty John Lynter, John Collyn and those to whom it is pertinent, are ordered
to properly make and repair gates and palings called The Pound Gate before the feast
of St. Luke the Evangelist (18th October) next on pain for whoever of them defaults to
forfeit 20d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for Christopher Loes to properly repair the gate
called Longfurlonge before the aforesaid feast on pain 3s 4d.
1 Subtenant to be removed and large fine imposed.
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Electus Decennarius Johannes Nicholes electus est Decennarius ibidem et
juratus est.
Licentia finis vj s viij d solvendi in festo Annunciationis Beate Marie
proximo Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Strugnell et dat Domino
de fine vj s viij d solvendo in festo Annunciationis Beate Marie Virginis proximo pro
licentia dimittendi omnes terras et tenementa suis custumarius cuidam Johanni Lynter
a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo futuro usque finem termini quatuor
annorum tunc proximum sequentem et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Salvis semper Domino redditus consuetudines et servicia inde debita et consueta.
Licentia finis v s Ad hanc curiam venit Christoferus Lowes et dat Domino
de fine v s pro licentia dimittendi tres clausarum terre continentes per estimationem
quadraginta acras terre parcellam terre suis custumarias manerij predicti cuidam
Henrico Collins a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo futuro usque finem
termini quinque annorum tunc proximo sequento et ei conceditur in forma predicta et
non aliter. Salvis semper Domino redditus consuetudines et servicia inde debita et
consueta.
CB 6, 27/ 28th March 1586
Meonstoke SB Visus franciplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta vicesimo octavo die
Martij Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regne Fidei Defensoris etc. vicesimo octavo
Essonie
Duodecem pro Domina Regina
Johannes Lynter Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Potterne Ricardus Cheseman
Johannes Colline Josephus Wyatt
Ricardus Pettye Humfridus Haywoode
Thomas Dayshe Ricardus Bull
Henricus Honyman Willelmus Bevis
Henricus Collyns jurati
Johannes Parsons [et] Willelmus Twynam sunt liberi sectatore curia.
Misericordia quilibet iij d Juratores videlicet Johannes Lynter et socij sui jurati
veniunt et presentant quod Ricardus Lynter, Robertus Wynter, Johannes Lynter junior
et Johannes Adams sunt residentes infra precinctus huius visus et fecerent defaltam.
Ideo ipsi in misericordia.
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Elected as Tithingman John Nicholes was elected as Tithingman there and was
sworn in.
Licence fine 6s 8d to be paid at the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed
Mary next To this court came Thomas Strugnell and gives to the Lord for a fine 6s
8d to be paid at the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary the Virgin next (25th
March) for licence to demise all his lands and customary holdings to a certain John
Lynter from Michaelmas next to come until the end of a term of four years then next
following and it is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving
always for the Lord rents, customs and services therein owed and accustomed.
Licence fine 5s To this court came Christopher Lowes and gives to the Lord a
fine for licence to demise three closes of land containing by estimation 40 acres of
land, a parcel of his customary land of the aforesaid manor, to a certain Henry Collins
from Michaelmas next to come until the end of a term of five years then next following
and it is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always for the
Lord rents and services therein owed and accustomed.
CB 6, 27/ 28th March 1586
charactistic "v" for visus
Meonstoke SB View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 28th March in
the 28th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Twelve for the Lady Queen
John Lynter Christopher Lowes
John Potterne Richard Cheseman
John Colline Joseph Wyatt
Richard Pettye Humphrey Haywoode
Thomas Dayshe Richard Bull
Henry Honyman William Bevis
Henry Collyns sworn
John Parsons [and] William Twynam are free of suit of court.
Amercement 3d each The Jurors namely John Lynter and his sworn
fellows came and presented that Richard Lynter, Robert Winter, John Lynter junior and
John Adams are dwelling within the precincts of this view and are in default. Therefore
they are in mercy.
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Misericordia Item presentant quod omnes inhabitantes infra precinctus huius
visus preter Humfridus Haywoode, Ricardus Cheseman, Thomas Dayshe et Willelmus
Shambler non utuntur pilijs diebus Dominicis et festivis ideo ipsi in misericordia iuxta
formam statuti tamen Dominus ex gratia sua remisit penam statuti si transgressores
contra statutum predictum liberet Domino apud Collegium quatuor capones ad festum
Pentecostes proximum.
Extrahura superannuatus Item presentant quod duo oves matrices venientes
de extrahura citra festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli Anno Domini 1584 et sic sunt
superannuata et remanent in custodia Johannes Lynter.
Ordinatio Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod quilibet tenens pro parte sua
reparabit de tempe in tempus quandocumque necesse fuerunt manutenebit partem
suam sibi appunctuatio de via vocata le Cawsey sub pena cuiuslibet eorum
delinquentes totiens quotiens forisfaciendi Domino ij s vj d.
Ordinatio Item ordinatum est quod quilibet tenens qui deberet facere et
manutenere aliquam portam vel aliquas portas infra manerium predictum sufficienter
deinceps faciat et manuteneat portam vel portas sibi ad manutenendum appunctuatem
totiens quotiens necesse fuerit sub pena forisfacere Domino iij s iiij d.
Extrahura Item presentant quod unus ovis vervex provenientem de extrahura circa
festum Sancti Jacobi Appostoli et remanet in custodia Johannis Collins.
Extrahura superannuata Item presentant quod unum ovis vervex
provenientem de extrahura circa festum Purificatonis Beate Marie 1584 et remanet in
custodia Thome Lynter superannuatum. Et ulterius presentant omnia bene.
Fiat districtum Willelmus Lacye querens versus Thomam Carpinder de placito
transgressionis.
Willelmus Cheseman juratus est in Assisa Domine Regine.
Afferatores Willelmus Lacye
Johannes Lynter jurati
CB 6, 33/ 10th May 1586
Meonstoke Curia manerij ibidem tenta decimo die Maij Anno Regni Domine
Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei Defensoris etc. vicesimo
octavo
Essonie
150
Amercement Likewise they presented that all the inhabitants within this view
except Humphrey Haywoode, Richard Cheesman, Thomas Dayshe and William
Shambler are not using their caps on Sundays or feast days. Therefore they are in
mercy, [for acting] against the terms of the statute, however the Lord by his favour
remises the statutory penalty if the transgressors, acting against the aforesaid statute,
provide the Lord at the College with four capons at the feast of Pentecost next.
Stray for more than a year Likewise they presented that two ewes which
have come from outside as strays since before last Michaelmas 1584, and therefore for
more than a year, remain in the custody of John Lynter.
Order At this court it was ordered for every tenant to repair his part from time
to time whenever necessary, [and] to make and maintain his part according to his
agreement, the road called The Cawsey on pain for whoever of them is offending as
often as required to forfeit to the Lord 2s 6d.
Order Likewise it was ordered for each tenant who should make and maintain
any gate or any gates within the aforesaid manor, to maintain them according to the
agreement, as often as necessary on pain to forfeit to the Lord 3s 4d.
Stray Likewise they presented that a wether sheep who has come from outside
as a stray since about the feast of St James the Apostle (25th July) remains in the
custody of John Collins.
Stray for more than a year Likewise they presented that a wether sheep
which has come from outside as a stray since about the feast of the Purification of the
Blessed Mary (2nd February) 1584 and therefore for more than a year, remains in the
custody of Thomas Lynter. And furthermore that all is well.
Let a distraint be made William Lacye complains against Thomas Carpinder in a
plea of trespass.
William Cheseman is sworn in to the Lady Queen’s Assize.
Assessors William Lacye
John Lynter sworn
CB 6, 33/ 10th May 1586
Meonstoke Court of the manor held there 10th May in the 28th year of the reign
of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland, defender of
the faith etc.
Excusals
151
Homagium Rogerus Richardes, Johannes Lynter, Johannes Collens junior,
Johannes Potterne, Thomas Strugnell, Johannes Nicolls, Ricardus Cheseman
Heriettum vj s viij d redditum xxiiij s iij d ob finis iij li Ad hanc
curiam testatum est quod Philipus Collens citra ultimam curiam scilicet secundo die
Aprilis anno vicesimo octavo supradicto coram Johanne White Deputato Senescallo et
ad hoc sufficienter authorizato in presencia Rogeri Richardes et Johannis Nicolls
tenentium Domini manerij predicti sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum
messuagium et duas virgatas terre quondam Churchers ac unum quarterum lande
continentem quinque acras terre nuper Johannis Collens quandam Raynoldes. Ac etiam
unum messuagium et duas virgatas terre quarum unam virgatam terre est purpresture
quondam Thome Myllons, ad opus et usum Johannis Collens senioris unde accidit
Domino de herrietto vj s viij d ex conventione cum Domino hac vice tantum facte.
Super quo venit predictus Johannes Collens senior et cepit de Domino ex traditione
predictis Johannis White per Dominum constituta et authorizata omnia et singular
premissa habenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum per annum
xxiiij s iij d obolum et alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine iij li et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Et Homagium ulterius presentant omnia bene.
Afferatores nulli quia nullus ad afferandum
CB 6, 38/ 6th September 1586
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta decimo sexto die
Septembris Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
Defensoris etc. vicesimo octavo
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Willelmus Lacye Thomas Dayshe
Rogerus Richardes Henricus Collens
Johannes Linter Christoferus Loyse
Johannes Collens Ricardus Cheseman
Ricardus Pettye Josephus Wiatt
Johannes Potterne Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Addams jurati
Johannes Parsonus [et] Willelmus Twineham sunt liberi sectatores curie.
Presentatio duodecimi Juratores videlicet Willelmus Lacye et socij sui jurati
veniunt et presentant quod inhabitantes infra precinctus huius visus non utuntur pilijs
suis diebus festivis et Dominicis secundum formam statuti. Ideo etc. Et ulterius
presentant omnia bene.
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The Homage Roger Richardes, John Lynter, John Collens junior, John
Potterne, Thomas Strugnell, John Nicholls, Richard Cheseman
Heriot 6s 8d rent 24s 3½d fine £3 At this court it was attested
that Philip Collens before the last court, namely, on 2nd day of April in the 28th year
abovementioned (1586), before John White, Deputy Steward, and for this purpose
properly authorized, and in the presence of Roger Richardes and John Nicolls, tenants
of the Lord of the said manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord, a messuage and
two yardlands of land, formerly Churchers, and a certain quarter land containing five
acres of land, recently held by John Collens, formerly Raynoldes. And also a messuage
and two yardlands of land of which one virgate of land is encroachment land formerly
held by Thomas Myllons, for the use and behoof of John Collens senior, whereupon a
heriot falls due to the Lord of 6s 8d by agreement with the Lord on this occasion so
made. After this came the aforesaid John Collens senior and took from the Lord, by
surrender through the hands of the aforesaid John White, appointed and authorized by
the Lord, all and singular the aforementioned to have to himself according to the
custom of the manor for a rent of 24s 3½d a year and other works and services thereby
formerly owed and accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine £3 and did fealty
and was admitted as a tenant.
And the Homage furthermore presented that all is well.
Assessors none as there is nothing to assess
CB 6, 38/ 16th September 1586
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there16th September in the
28th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
William Lacye Thomas Dayshe
Roger Richarde Henry Collens
John Linter Christopher Loyse
John Collens Richard Cheseman
Richard Pettye Joseph Wiatt
John Potterne Thomas Strugnell
John Addams sworn
John Parsons [and] William Twineham are free of suit of court.
Presentation of the twelve The Jurors namely William Lacye and his sworn fellows
came and presented that the inhabitants are not using their caps on feast days and
Sundays according to the terms of the statute. Therefore etc. And furthermore they
present that all is well.
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Pena Preceptum est Thome Linter sufficienter escurare fossatum suum apud
Colsons ante festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena vj s viij d.
Electus est Decennarius Ad hanc curiam Henricus Collen electus est Decennarius
loco Johannes Nicolls est juratus est.
Afferatores nullus quia ad afferandum
CB 6, 63/ 19th May 1587
William Shambler = Agnes Thomas Daishe = Joan
dcd |
John (only son aged 30)
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta decimo nono die
Maij Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regine fidei defensoris etc. vicesimo nono
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Rogerus Rychards Richardus Cheseman
Johannes Collins senior Josephus Wyatt
Johannes Collins junior Thomas Strugnell
Ricardus Pettye Johannes Niccolls
Johannes Potterne Johannes Wyatt
Johannes Addams Henricus Honyman
Christoferus Lowes jurati
Pro licentia tenere iij d Josephus Wyatt querens versus Christoferum Lowes de
placito transgressionis super casum.
Henricus Richardes [et] Thomas Ragwood jurati sunt in Assisa Domine Regine.
Presentatio duodecimo misericordia Juratores videlicet Rogerus
Richardes et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod inhabitantes infra precinctus
huius visus plerique non usi sunt pilijs suis diebus festivis et Dominicis secundum
formam statuti. Ideo etc.
Extrahura Item presentant quod unam ovis vervex coloris albi venientem de
extrahura ultimo die Junij ultimi preteriti et remanet in custodia Willelmi Lacye.
Et ulterius pro Domina Regina presentant quod omnia bene.
154
Penalty It was ordered for Thomas Linter to properly scour his ditch, at Colsons,
before the feast of All Saints (1st November) next on pain 6s 8d.
Elected as Tithingman At this court Henry Collen was elected as Tithingman in
place of John Nicolls and was sworn in.
Assessors none as there is nothing to assess
CB 6, 63/ 19th May 1587
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held 19th May in the 29th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
Roger Richards Richard Cheseman
John Collins senior Joseph Wyatt
John Collins junior Thomas Strugnell
Richard Pettye John Niccolls
John Potterne John Wyatt
John Addams Henry Honyman
Christofer Lowes sworn
For permission to hold 3d [the wrong heading here?] Joseph Wyatt complains
against Christopher Lowes in a plea of trespass in a case.
Henry Richards and Thomas Ragwood are sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Presentation of the twelve amercement The Jurors namely Roger Richards and his
fellow Jurors came and presented that the inhabitants within the precincts of this view
are for the greater part not using their felt caps on feastdays and Sundays, according to
the terms of the statute. Therefore they are in mercy.
Stray Likewise they presented that a white wether sheep which has come from
outside as a stray since the last day of June last past and remains in the custody of
William Lacye. And furthermore they present for the Lady Queen that all is well.
155
Licentia annualis cognitio xij d Ad hanc Curiam venerunt Willelmus
Lacye et Elizabethe uxor eius et dant Domino de annuali cognitione xij d pro licentia
dimittendi omnes terras custumarias que habent in Meonstoke in iure ipsius Elizabethe
cuicumque persone volueruit modo sit bone fame vite laudabilis et conversationis
honeste a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo futuro usque finem termini
septem annorum tunc proximum sequentem. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non
aliter. Salvus semper Domino omnibus redditibus consuetudibus et servicijs inde
debitis et consuetis.
Licentia finis v s Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collens junior et dat
Domino de fine v s pro licentia dimittendi unum cotagium et horreum cum curtilagio et
gardino adiacente versus Kyttes Grene in Meonstoke cuicumque persone volueruit
modo sit bone fame vite laudabilis et conversationis honeste a festo Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli proximo futuro usque finem termini novem annorum tunc proximum
sequentem. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis semper Domino
omnibus consuetudibus et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis per plegium de fine
Johannis Collins senioris.
Licentia dimittendi finis viij s Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Potterne et dat
Domino de fine viij s pro licentia dimittendi unum clausum continens decem acras
terre vocatum Stocke Close iacentes prope Grinden cuicumque person volueruit modo
sit bone fame vite laudabilis et conversationis honeste a festo Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli proximo futuro usque finem termini viginti unius annorum tunc proximum
sequentem. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter salvis semper Domino
omnibus redittibus consuetudibus et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis per plegium de
fine Johannis Collins junioris.
Presentatio Homagij mors Willelmi Shambler Homagium ibidem jurati
veniunt et presentant quod Willelmus Shambler qui de Domino tenuit durante vita sua
secundum consuetudinem manerij unum cotagium per ipsius nuper edificatum
scituatum in Meonstoke at Neythen Corner iuxta venellam vocatam Loaders Lane
diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herietto [left blank]. Super quo
in eadem curia venit Agnes Shambler relicta predicti Willelmi et clamat tenere cotagij
predicti pro termino vite sue virtute cuiusdam copie hic in curia ostensa gerentem dato
vicesimo nono die Aprilis anno regni Domine Elizabethe Regine nunc Anglie etc.
vicesimo secundo
Mors Thome Daishe heriettum una vacca pretij xxx s Item presentant
quod Thomas Daishe qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti
unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre vocatam Knapps citre ultimam curiam diem
suum clausit extremum unde accidit de Domino de herietto una vacca pretij
xxx s.
Mors Thome Daishe heriettum una vacca pretij xxvj s
viij d Idem
Thomas qui de Domino similiter tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum
messuagium et dimidiam virgatam nuper Thome Worseter citra ultimam curiam diem
suum clausit extremum unde accidit de Domino de herietto una vacca pretij xxvj s viij
d. Super quo in eadem curiam venit Johanna Daishe relicta predicti Thome et dat
156
Licence annual acknowledgement 12d To this court came William Lacye
and Elizabeth his wife and they give to the Lord an annual ackowledgement fee of 12d
for licence to demise all the customary lands which they hold in Meonstoke, by the
right of the same Elizabeth, to whomsoever is of good name, laudable life and honest
conversation from Michaelmas next to come until the end of a term of seven years then
next following. And it is granted to them in the form aforesaid and not otherwise,
saving always for the Lord all rents, customs and services therein owed and
accustomed.
Licence fine 5s To this court came John Collens junior and he gives to
the Lord a fine of 5s for licence to demise a cottage and granary with a yard and
adjacent garden near Kyttes Grene in Meonstoke to whomever he wishes who is of
good name, laudable life and honest conversation from Michaelmas next to come until
the end of a term of nine years then next following. And it is granted to him in the form
aforesaid and not otherwise, saving always for the Lord all customs and services
therein owed and accustomed, by the pledge of the fine of John Collins senior.
Permision to demise fine 8s To this court came John Potterne and gives
to the Lord a fine of 8s for licence to demise a close containing ten acres of land called
Stocke Close lying near Grinden to whomsoever a person he wishes who is of good
name, laudable life and honest behaviour from Michaelmas next to come until the end
of a term of 21 years then next following. And it is granted to him in the form
aforesaid and not otherwise, saving always for the Lord all rents, customs and services
therein owed and accustomed by the pledge of the fine of John Collins junior.
Presentation of the Homage death of William Shambler The
Homage there sworn came and presented that William Shambler who held of the Lord
during his life according to the custom of the manor, a cottage recently built by the
same, situated in Meonstoke at Neythen Corner next to the lane called Loaders Lane,
has died. Therefore a heriot of [left blank] falls due to the Lord. After this to the same
court came Agnes Shambler, Widow of the said William and claims to hold the
aforesaid cottage for the term of her life by virtue of a certain copy shown here and
bearing the date 29 day of April in the 22nd year of the reign of Elizabeth, now Queen
of England etc. (1580)
Death of Thomas Daishe heriot of a cow valued at 30s Likewise they
presented that Thomas Daishe who held of the Lord according to the custom of the
manor a messuage and a yardland of land called Knapps, has died since the last court.
Therefore a heriot falls due to the Lord of a cow valued at 30s.
Death of Thomas Daishe heriot of a cow valued at 26s 8d
Likewise Thomas
who held of the Lord according to the custom of the manor a house and a half yardland
of land, recently held by Thomas Worseter, has died since the last court. Therefore a
heriot falls due to the Lord of a cow valued at 26s 8d. After this to the same court came
Joan Daishe, Widow of the aforesaid Thomas, and gave the Lord 7s 10d for common
rights of admittance to the said land, to have to herself during her life, for rent and
service therein owed and accustomed. And furthermore the aforesaid
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Domino vij s
x d de communi fine pro ingressu in terra predicta habenda sibi durante
vita sua per redditum et servicium inde debitum et consuetum. Et ulterius Homagium
predictum presentant quod Johannes Dayshe filius predicti Thome Dayshe est unicus
filius et proximus heres ad omnia premissa et est etatis triginta annorum.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Affuratores nulli quia nihil ad affurandum
CB 6, 70d-71/ 7th September 1587
Joan = Thomas Dayshe dcd Edith Dayshe
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Edmund
Meonstoke Visus franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta septimo die
Octobris Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regine fidei Defensoris etc. vicesimo nono
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Willelmus Lacye Christofer Loyes
Rogerus Richarde Josephus Wyatt
Johannes Lynter Thomas Strugnell
Willelmus Twineham Johannes Niccolle
Johannes Collins junior Johannes Wyatt
Ricardus Pettye Edmundus Dayshe
Johannes Addams Humfridus Haywoode jurati
Fiat districtionem Elizabetha Bethen querens versus Ricardum Linter de placito
debiti.
Fiat districtionem Willelmus Lacye querens versus Christoferum Lowes de placito
debiti.
Presentatio duodecemi moderata penam statuti per Dominum manerij ad ij s
vjd Juratores videlicet Willelmus Lacye et socij sui Juratores veniunt et
presentant quod omnes inhabitantes infra precincta huius visus plerique transgressi
sunt statutum eo quod non usi pilijs suis diebus Dominicis et festivis. Ideo etc.
Extrahura superannuatur venditur pro ij s vj d Item presentant quod unum
ovis vervex coloris albi venientem de extrahura circa festum Sancti Bartholomei quod
fuit in Anno Domini 1586 et sic est modo superannuatur et remanet in custodia
Willelmi Lacye cui venditur pro ij s vj d. Et ulterius pro Domina Regina presentant
omnia bene.
158
Homage presents that John Dayshe, son of the aforesaid Thomas Dayshe, is the only
son and next heir to all the aforementioned and is 30 years of age.
And furthermore they presented that all is well.
Assessors none as there is nothing to assess
CB 6, 70d-7/ 17th October 1587
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court of the manor held there
7th October in the 29th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
William Lacye Christopher Loyes
Roger Richarde Joseph Wyatt
John Lynter Thomas Strugnell
William Twineham John Niccolle
John Collins junior John Wyatt
Richard Pettye Edmund Dayshe
John Addams Humphrey Haywoode sworn
Let a distraint be made Elizabeth Bethen complains against Richard Linter in a
plea of debt.
Let a distraint be made William Lacye complains against Christopher Lowes in a
plea of debt.
Presentation of the twelve moderated penalty of the statute by the Lord of the
manor at 2s 6d The Jurors, namely William Lacye and his fellow Jurors came
and presented that all the inhabitants within the precinct of this view are for the greater
part offending against the statute in that they are not using their caps on Sundays and
feast days. Therefore etc.
Stray for more than a year is sold for 2s 6d Likewise they presented that a
white wether sheep coming from outside as a stray since about the feast of St
Bartholomew (24th August) 1586 and thus for more than a year and remains in the
custody of William Lacye is sold for 2s 6d. And furthermore the twelve for the Queen
present that all is well.
159
Presentatio Homagij Homagium ibidem juratum veniunt et presentant quod
omnia secum bene habent.
Pena Preceptum est Christofero Lowes sufficienter emendare portam vocatam
Staple Gate ante festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Finis vij s x d Ad hanc curiam venit Johanna Dayshe Vidua relicta Thome
Dayshe et dat Domino de fine vij s x d que est redditum omnium terrarum et
tenementorum customariorum unde idem Thomas moriebatur seisit habenda dictas
terras et tenementa durante vita sua secundum consuetudinem manerij.
Admissus tenentes Ad hanc curiam Edmundus Dayshe juratus est tenens pro
omnibus et singulis terris et tenementis que nuper fuerit Edithe matris sue virtute
cuiusdem copie hic in curia ostentis gerentem datum decimo quarto die Octobris anno
regni dicte Domine Regine Elizabethe etc. vicesimo etc.
Licentia finis iij s iiij d Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collins senior et
dat Domino de fine iij s iiij d pro licentia dimittendi ad firmam omnia et singula terras
et tenementa suos customarias ciucumque voluerit modo sit bone fame vite laudabilis
et conversationis honeste a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque
finem termini quatuor annorum. Salvis semper Domino omnibus redditus et servicia
etc.
Afferatores nulli quia nil ad afferandum
CB 6, 94-94d/ 3rd May 1588
Edith = Richard Lane Thomas Daishe = Joan Henry Lacey = Elizabeth
| =Richard Pettye | dcd dcd
William youngest John (only son)
Meonstoke Curia Manerij ibidem tenta vicesimo tertio die Maij Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. tricesimo
Essonie
Homagium
Johannes Lynter Christoferus Loes
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Niccolls
Johannes Collyns junior Edmundus Dayshe
Ricardus Pettye Humfridus Haywood
Johannes Potterne Ricardus Cheseman
Thomas Strugnell Henricus Honyman jurati
160
Presentation of the Homage The Homage there sworn came and presented that
all they have is well with them.
Penalty It was ordered for Christopher Lowes to properly mend the gate called
Staple Gate before the feast of All Saints (1st November) next on pain 3s 4d.
Fine 7s 10d To this court came Joan Dayshe, Widow of Thome Dayshe, and gives to
the Lord a fine of 7s 10d which is the rent for all the lands and customary holdings
which the same Thomas possessed before he died, to have the said lands and holdings
for her life according to the custom of the manor.
Admitted as tenant At this court Edmund Dayshe is sworn in as a tenant for
all and singular the lands and holdings which once were held by Edith, his mother, in
her Widowhood, by virtue of the a certain copy shown in court bearing the date 14th
day of October in the 20th year of the reign of our Lady Queen Elizabethe (1578) etc.
Licence fine 3s 4d To this court came John Collins senior and gives to the
Lord a fine of 3s 4d for licence to demise at farm [for a fixed rate] all and singular the
lands and customary holdings to whomsoever he wishes who is of good name,
laudable life and honest conversation from Michaelmas last past until the end of a term
of four years, saving always for the Lord all rents and services etc.
Assessors None because there is nothing to assess
CB 6, 94-94d/ 23rd May 1588
Meonstoke Court of the Manor held there the 23rd May in the 30th year of the
reign of our Lady Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
The Homage
John Lynter Christopher Loes
Roger Richardes John Niccolls
John Collyns junior Edmund Dayshe
Richard Pettye Humphrey Haywood
John Potterne Richard Cheseman
Thomas Strugnell Henry Honyman sworn
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Elizabetha Bethyn Vidua querens versus Ricardum Lynter de placito debiti videlicet iij
s x d defendens confitetur actionem predictam ideo consideratus est per curiam quod
predictus querens recupet debitum predictum videlicet iij s x d et pro damnis ij d et pro
misis et custagijs circa sectam suam appositis xij d et fiat executio.
Redditum xxiiij s v d ob finis vj li xiij s
iiij d Homagium ibidem videlicet
Johannes Lynter et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Editha Pettye nuper
uxor et relicta Ricardi Lane qui de Domino tenuit duranti viduitate sua videlicet dum
solam et castam se gesserit unum messuagium cum curtelagio et unam virgatam terre
quondam Raynoldes ac unum cotagium ac novem acras terre nuper Nicholai Dayshe ac
etiam unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre, et unum graungium et unum
quartron lande quondam Johannis Lowes, nuper Willelmi Burwell ea omnia et singula
forisfecunt eo quod cepit in virum quendam Ricardum Pettye sine licentia Domini. Et
ideo preceptum est Ballivo Domini seisere omnia et singula premissa in manus Domini
etc. Super quo in eadem curiam venit Willelmus Lanes filius junior et proximus heires
Ricardi Lane et cepit de Domino predictum messuagium cum curtelagio, virgatam
terre quondam Raynolds, predictum cotagium et novem acras terre necnon dictum
messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre graingium et unum quartron lande, habenda et
tenenda omnia et singula premissa sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum
per annum xxiiij s v d ob ac omnia alia opera consueta et servicia inde prius debita et
consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo vj li xiij s iiij d solvenda
forma et modo sequenti videlicet ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximum xiij
s iiij d et sic deinceps annuatim durante vita naturali dicte Edithe xiij s iiij d quousque
predicte vi li xiij s iiij d sint satisfactus et post mortem dicte Edithe si aliqua summa
predicta vi li xiij s iiij d sit insoluta illa summa sic insoluta solvenda est in festo Sancti
Michaelis Archangeli proximum post mortem dicte Edithe. Et predictus Willelmus
fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens. Et ulterius Dominus in consideratione
predicti concessit eidem Willelmo Lane licentiam dimittendi omnia et singula premissa
prefato Ricardo Pettye et Edithe uxori suo a die data huius curiam usque finem termini
viginti unius annorum tunc proximum sequentem si predicta Editha tam diu vixerit
plegius pro fine et redditu Johannis Lynter et Rogeri Richardes.
Redditus xiij s viij d Et postea dictus Willelmus Lane in eadem curia in
presencia Domini, Senescalli et Homagij predicti dimisit et ad firmam tradidit prefato
Ricardo Pettye et Edithe uxori eius omnia et singula premissa cum pertinentijs habenda
et tenenda eisdem Ricardo et Edithe a die data huius curie usque ad finem et terminum
viginti unius annorum tunc proximum sequentem et plenarie complendum si dicta
Editha tam diu vixerit reddendum unde annuatim prefato Willelmo Lane heredibus et
Assignatis suis durante decem primum annum termini predicti si eadem Editha tam diu
vixerit xiij s viij d legalis monete Anglie ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli tantum
annuatim solvendi, prima soluta inde sit in festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli
proximum nunc futurum et reddendum inde annuatim durante residuum termini
predicti prefato Willelmo Lane et Assignatis suis iiij d ad festum predictum. Et preterea
dicti Ricardus et Editha solvent et exonerabunt omnia et singula redditus et alia onera
quecunque tam Domine Regine quam Domino manerij predicti debita et solvenda
durante termino predicto.
162
Elizabeth Bethyn Widow complains against Richard Linter in a plea of debt, namely,
3s 10d. The defendant admits the aforesaid action therefore it was decided by the court
that the aforesaid plaintiff may recover the said debt, namely, 3s 10d and for damages
2d, and for costs and expenses concerning her suit she claims12d and let it be
executed.
Rent 23s 5½d fine £6 13s 4d The Homage there, namely John Lynter and his
fellow Jurors came and presented that Edith Pettye, recently the wife and Widow of
Richard Lane, who held of the Lord, during her Widowhood so long as she remains
alone and chaste, a messuage with courtyard and a yardland of land formerly
Raynoldes, and a cottage and nine acres of land recently held by Nicholas Dayshe, and
also a messuage and a half yardland of land, and a grange and a quarterland formerly
held by the late John Lowes, recently William Burwell, all and singular forfeited
because she took for a husband a certain Richard Pettye without permission of the
Lord. And therefore it as ordered for the Lord’s Bailiff to seize all and singular the
aforementioned into the hands of the Lord etc. After this to the same court came
William Lane, youngest son and next heir of Richard Lane, and took from the Lord the
aforesaid messuage with courtyard, a yardland of land formerly Raynolds, the
aforesaid cottage and nine acres of land, and also the said messuage and a half
yardland of land, a grange and a quarterland, to have and to hold all and singular the
aforementioned to himself according to the custom of the manor for an annual rent of
24s 5½d and all other customary works and services therein formerly owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord a fine of £6 13s 4d thereby to hold such an
estate, to pay on terms now as follows, that is, at Michaelmas next 13s 4d and then 13s
4d next annually, during the natural life of the aforesaid Edith, until the aforesaid £6
13s 4d may be satisfied, and after the death of the aforesaid Edith if any aforesaid sum
[of the] £6 13s 4d may be unpaid, that sum thus unpaid must be paid at the feast of
Michaelmas next after the death of the aforesaid Edith. And the aforesaid William did
fealty and was admitted as tenant. And furthermore the Lord in consideration of the
aforesaid, grants to the same William Lane licence to demise all and singular the
aforementioned to the aforementioned Richard Pettye and Edith his wife, from the day
and date of this court until the end of a term of 21 years then next following if the
aforesaid Edithe shall live that long, by the pledge for the fine and rent of John Lynter
and Roger Richardes.
Rent 13s 8d And after this came the aforesaid William Lane, to the same
court and in the presence of the Lord, the Steward and the aforesaid Homage, demises
and at farm hands over to the aforesaid Richard and Edith Pettye, his wife, all and
singular the aforementioned with appurtenances, to have and to hold to the same
Richard and Edith from the date of this court until the end of a term of 21 years then
next following and fully completed if the same Edith shall live that long, rendering
thereby annually to the said William Lane, his heirs and Assignes during the first ten
years of the said term, if the same Edith shall live that long, 3s 8d of lawful English
money at Michaelmas so much to be paid annually, the first to be paid at Michaelmas
next then following and rendering thereby annually during the rest of the said term to
the aforesaid William Lane and his Assignes 4d at the aforesaid feast. And moreover
the aforesaid Richard and Edith are to pay and discharge all and singular the rents and
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Redditus xv s viij d finis iij li vj s viij d Ad hanc Curiam venit Johannes Dayshe
filius unicus et proximus heres Thome Dashe et cepit de Domino unum messuagium et
unam virgatam terre vocatam Knapps ac unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre
quondam Thome Worcester que omnia dictus Thomas nuper tenuit et modo Johanna
Dayshe Vidua relicta predicti Thome tenet duranti viduitate sua habenda et tenenda
omnia et singular premissa prefato Johanni Dayshe secundum consuetudinem manerij
per redditum xv s viij d per annum ac omnia alia opera consuetudines et servicia inde
debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine iij li vj s viij d et herietabit cum acciderit duo
herietta proviso semper quod predicta Johanna Dayshe habebit et gaudebit omnia
premissa duranti viduitate sua videlicet dum solam et castam se gesserit. Et fidelitas
predicti Johannis respectatur quousque ad possessionem premissorum pervenivit per
plegium Edmundi Dayshe tam pro herietto quam pro redditu.
Mors Elizabethe uxoris Willelmi Lacey quatuor heriettas pretij inter se xx s Item presentant quod quia invenitur per copiam rotuli curie gerentem datam quinto die
Maij anno regni dicte Domine Regine Elizabethe decimo septimo quod Elizabetha
nuper uxor Willelmi Lacey tenuit de Domino per finem unum messuagium et unam
virgatam terre vocatam Colmans ac unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre vocatam
Glovers ac unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre et dimidiam virgatam terre
dominice, ac etiam unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre quondam Henrici
Christian ac inde moriebatur seisit citra ultimam curiam accidit Domino per mortem
dictus [dicte] Elizabethe de quatuor heriettis per compositionem cum Domino hac vice
tantum factam xx s.
Quatuor herietta pretij inter se xxx s redditus xlvj s iij d Ad hanc curiam
venit Johannes Wyatt et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suis titulum statum
interesse et demandam que ipse habet de et in uno messuagio et una virgata terre
vocata Colmans ac uno messuagio et una virgata terre vocata Glovers, ac uno
messuagio et una virgata terre ac dimidia virgata terre dominice ac etiam uno
messuagio et una virgata terre quondam Henrici Christian sub condicionem quod
Dominus reconcedat ei omnia et singular premissa unde accidit Domino de quatuor
heriettis per composicionem cum Domino hac vice tantum factam xxx s. Et super hoc
Dominus reconcessit omnia et singular premissa prefato Johanni Wyatt habenda et
tenenda omnia et singula premissa eidem Johanni Wyatt secundum consuetudinem
manerij per redditum xlvj s iij d per annum ac omnia alia opera consuetudines et
servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine hac vice nihil quia
Dominus ex gratia sua speciali perdonavit eo quod probatur quod ipse solus satisfecit
fines decem librarum pro premissis in anno decimo septimo dicte Domine Elizabethe
Regine nunc etc. Et predictus Johannes fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Duo herrietta pretij inter se xxvj s viij d redditus xxx s x d Ad hanc
curiam venit Edmundus Dashe et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suis
titulum statum interesse et demandam que ipse habet de et in uno messuagio et una
virgata terre nuper Johannis Dayshe, ac in uno messuagio et una virgata terre nuper
Thome Cawett vocata Colseyes in Meonstoke predicto, ac etiam de et in duodecem
acras terre de dominicis Domini, et viij acras purpresture de Tytonslonde, ac uno
cotagio et tribus acras terre vocatas Lords Pirke nuper Johannis Stedham, et unam
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other charges and whatever debts which should be paid both to the Lady Queen and the
Lord of the said Manor during the aforesaid term.
Rent 15s 8d fine £3 6s 8d To this court came John Dayshe, the only son and
heir of Thomas Dashe and took from the Lord a messuage and a yardland of land
called Knapps, and a messuage and a half yardland of land formerly held by Thomas
Worcester, all of which the aforesaid Thomas recently held, and now Joan Dayshe,
surviving Widow of the aforesaid Thomas, held during her Widowhood, to have and to
hold all and singular the aforementioned to the said John Dayshe according to the
custom of the manor for an annual rent of 15s 8d and all other works, customs and
services thereby owed and accustomed. And he gives to the Lord a fine of £3 6s 8d and
he will owe two heriots when they fall due providing always that the aforesaid Joan
Dayshe shall have and enjoy all the aforementioned during her Widowhood, that is
while she remains alone and chaste. And the fealty of the aforesaid John is postponed
until he has come to inherit and is in possession of the premises by the pledge of
Edmund Dayshe both for the heriot and rent.
The death of Elizabeth, wife of William Lacey four heriots valued between them
at 20s Likewise they presented that because it was discovered through a copy
of the court roll bearing the date 5th May in the 17th year of the aforesaid Lady Queen
Elizabeth (1575), that Elizabeth, recently the late wife of William Lacey, held of the
Lord by fine a messuage and yardland of land called Colmans, and a messuage and a
yardland of land called Glovers, and a messuage and a yardland and a half of demesne
land, and also a messuage and a yardland formerly held by Henry Christian and
thereby has been seized by death since the last court, whereupon four heriots fall due
to the Lord for the death of the aforesaid Elizabeth, made by arrangement with the
Lord on this occasion only, 20s.
Four heriots valued between them at 30s rent 46s 3d To this court came
John Wyatt and surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, title, status, interest
and claim which he has of and in a messuage and a yardland of land called Colmans,
and a messuage and a yardland of land called Glovers, and a messuage and a yardland
and a half of land formerly held by Henry Christian, on condition that the Lord
regrants to him all and singular the aforementioned, whereupon four heriots fall due to
the Lord by arrangement made with the Lord on this occasion only, 30s. And after this
the Lord regrants all and singular the aforementioned to the aforementioned John
Wyatt, to have and to hold to himself the aforementioned to the same John Wyatt
according to the custom of the manor for an annual rent of 46s 3d and all other works,
customs and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord a
fine, which in this case is nothing because the Lord by his favour specially grants it to
him because he himself alone satisfied the fines of ten pounds for the premises in the
17th year of the aforementioned Lady Queen Elizabeth, now etc (1574/5). And the
aforesaid John did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Two heriots valued between them at 26s 8d rent 30s 10d To this court came
Edmund Dashe and surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, title, status,
interest and claim which he has of and in a messuage and a yardland of land formerly
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acram terre vocatam Longfurland ac unam croftam terre vocatam Martyns Crofte sub
condicionem quod Dominus reconcedat ei omnia et singula premissa unde accidit
Domino de duobus heriettis xxvj s viij d per composicionem cum Domino hac vice
tantum factam. Et super hoc Dominus reconcessit eidem Edmundo Dayshe omnia et
singula premissa habenda et tenenda omnia et singula premissa eidem Edmundo
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xxx s x d per annum et omnia alia
opera consuetudines et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine
pro tali statu hac vice nihil quia Dominus ex gratia suo speciali perdonavit eo quod
soluta fine viij li pro premissis in anno vicesimo dicte Domine Regine Elizabethe nunc
etc. Et idem Edmundus fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens per plegium
Johannis Wyatt tam pro herietto quam pro redditu.
Afferatores Nulli quia nil ad afferandum
CB 6, 101/ 8th October 1588
Meonstoke Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta octava die
Octobris Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regine fidei Defensoris etc. tricesimo
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Linter Edmundus Dayshe
Johannes Collins junior Johannes Wyatt
Rogerus Richardes Humfridus Haywoode
Ricardus Pettie Ricardus Cheseman
Johannes Potterne Henricus Honiman
Thomas Strugnell Johannes Dayshe
Christoferus Loes Johannes Adam
Johannes Nicolles jurati
Presentatio duodecimi cum Homagio misericordia quilibet iiij d Juratores
videlicet Johannes Linter et alij Juratores veniunt et presentant quod inhabitantes infra
precinctus huius visus (preter Humfridum Haywood et Ricardum Cheseman) non usi
sunt pilijs suis diebus festivis et Dominicis secundum formam statuti. Ideo quilibet
eorum in misericordia.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Electus Decennarius Ad hanc curiam Johannes Lynter electus est Decennarius et
juratus est.
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Thomas Cawett called Colsyes in Meonstoke, and also of and in twelve acres of the
Lord's demesne land, and eight acres of encroachment land of Tytonslande, and a
cottage and three acres of land called Lords Pirke recently held by John Stedham, and
an acre of land called Longfurland, and a croft of land called Martyns Croft, on
condition that the Lord regrants to him all and singular the aforementioned, whereupon
two heriots fall due to the Lord, by arrangement made with the Lord on this occasion
only, 26s 8d. And after this the Lord regrants all and singular the aforementioned to the
same Edmund Dayshe to have and to hold all and singular to the same Edmund
according to the custom of the manor for an annual rent of 30s 10d per year and all
other works, customs and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he
gave the Lord a fine, which in this case is nothing because the Lord by his favour
specially grants it to him because he himself alone satisfied the fines of £8 for the
premises in the 20th year of the Lady Queen Elizabeth (1577/78). And the same
Edmund did fealty and was admitted as tenant by the pledge of John Wyatt as much for
the heriot as for the rent.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess
CB 6, 101/ 8th October 1588
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court of the Manor held there 8th
October in the 30th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Linter Edmund Dayshe
John Collins junior John Wyatt
Roger Richarde Humphrey Haywoode
Richard Pettie Richard Cheseman
John Potterne Henry Honiman
Thomas Strugnell John Dayshe
Christopher Loes John Adam
John Nicolles sworn
Presentation of the twelve with the Homage amercement each of them 4d The Jurors, namely John Linter and the other jurors came and presented that the
inhabitants within the precinct of this last view (except Humphrey Haywood and
Richard Cheseman) are not using their caps on feast days and Sundays according to the
terms of the statute. Therefore each of them is in mercy.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
Elected as Tithingman At this court John Lynter was elected as a Tithingman
and was sworn in.
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Finis xl s Ad hanc curiam venit Christoferus Lowes et dat Domino de fine xl s pro
licentia dimittendi ad firmam totas illas clausas terre modo deinde in tribus partibus
vocatas Shawfordes continentia per estimaceonem xijcem
acras a festo Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli ultimo preterito usque finem termini viginti unius annorum tunc proximum
sequentem. Salvis semper Dominio redditus consuetudines et servicia inde debita et
consueta et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Homagium ibidem jurati veniunt et presentant quod omnia bene.
Affuratumper Homagium
CB 6, 122d/ 25th March 1589
Meonstoke lsp Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia ibidem tenta vicesimo quinto die
Marcij Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regine Fidei Defensoris etc. Tricesimo primo
Essonie Ricardus Wiat, Nicholaus Collens, Johannes Collens
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collins senior JohannesWiatt
Rogerus Richardes Humfridus Haywoode
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Chesman
Johannes Potterne Henricus Honiman
Ricardus Pettye Johannes Daishe
Thomas Strugnell Johannes Addam
Christoferus Lowes jurati
Liber sectator predicte Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie.
Presentatio duodecimi misericordia perdonantur hac vice Juratores
videlicet Johannes Collens senior et socij scilicet Juratores veniunt et presentant quod
Willelmus Twyneham, Johannes Lomer et Josephus Wiat sunt residentia infra
precinctus huius visus et fecerunt defaultam.
Item presentant quod Johannes Linter, Johannes Potterne, Johannes Collens senior,
Johannes Dayshe, Johannes Wiatt, Johannes Nicolls, Johannes Addames, Josephus
Wiatt, Ricardus Pettie, Thomas Strugnell, Ricardus Linter, Edmundus Dayshe, Rogerus
Richardes, Christoferus Lewes, Henricus Honiman, Johannes Knight, Willelmus
Bevis, Johannes Lomer, Robertus Winter, Solomonus Richardes, Johannes Godlande,
Guilbertus Guidon, Thomas Carpenter et Johannes Lynter, [non] usi sunt pilijs suis
diebus Dominicis et festivis secundum formam statuti. Ideo quilibet eorum in
misericordia iij s iiij d.
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Fine 40s To this court came Christopher Lowes and gave to the Lord a fine of 40s
for licence to demise at farm [for a fixed payment] all those closes of land now and
hereafter in three parts called Shawfordes containing by estimation twelve acres from
Michaelmas last past until the end of a term of 21 years then next following. Saving
always for the Lord rents, customs and services therein owed and accustomed and it is
granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
The Homage there sworn came and presented that all is well.
Assessed by the Homage
CB 6, 122/ 25th March 1589
Very ornate M for Meonstoke and V for Visus
Meonstoke lsp View of the Frankpledge with court held there 25th March in
the 31st year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Richard Wiat, Nicholas Collens, John Collens
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collins senior John Wiatt
Roger Richardes Humphrey Haywoode
John Lynter Richard Cheseman
John Potterne Henry Honiman
Richard Pettie John Dayshe
Thomas Strugnell John Adam
Christopher Lowes sworn
Free of suit of the aforesaid court John Parson is free of suit of court.
Presentation of the twelve amercement granted on this occasion The
Jurors, namely John Collens senior and his fellow Jurors came and presented that
William Twyneham, John Lomer and Joseph Wiat are dwelling within the precinct of
this view and are in default.
Likewise they presented that John Linter, John Potterne, John Collens senior, John
Dayshe, John Wiatt, John Nicolls, John Addames, Joseph Wiatt, Richard Pettie,
Thomas Strugnell, Richard Linter, Edmund Dayshe, Roger Richarde, Christopher
Lewes, Henry Honiman, John Knight, William Bevis, John Lomer, Robert Winter,
Solomon Richarde, John Godlande, Guilbert Gindon, Thomas Carpenter and John
Lynter are [not] using their caps on Sundays and feast days according to the terms of
the statute. Therefore each of them is in mercy 3s 4d.
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Et ulterius presentant omnia bene.
Afferatores nulli quia nihil ad afferandum
CB 6, 130 /6th September 1589
Magnificently illustrated letter “C”, the letter "b" in 'ibidem' and the second "t"
in 'tenta', with birds, insects, leaves, flowers and mythical creatures.
Thomas Lynter
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Richard
Meonstoke lsp Curia manerj ibidem tenta sexto die Septembris Anno Regni
Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine Fidei
defensoris etc. Tricesimo primo
Nomina Homagia
Johannes Linter Johannes Wiatt
Rogerus Richardes Edmundus Dayshe
Johannes Potterne Richardus Cheesman
Phillippus Addam Josephus Wyatt
Ricardus Pettye Johannes Dayshe
Johannes Collen junior Johannes Addam
Thomas Strugnell Johannes Nicholles
Christoferus Lowes jurati
Electus Decennarius Ad hanc curiam Edmundus Dayshe electus est
Decennarius ibidem et juratus est.
Presentacio duodecimi misericordia perdonantur Juratores videlicet Johannes
Lynter et socij Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Willelmus Collyn, Johannes
Lomer, Robertus Winter, Henricus Frye, Robertus Mell et Robertus Kinge sunt
residentia infra precinctus huius visus et fecerunt defaultam. Ideo ipsi in misericordia
tamen ex gratia Domini hac vice perdonantur.
Item presentant quod nullus tenens infra manerium predictum usus est pilijs suis
diebus Dominicis et festivis iuxta formam statuti etc. Et ulterius pro Domine Regina
presentant quod omina bene.
Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Strugnell et dat Domino de fine septem solidi pro
licentia dimittendi omnes terras et tenementa sua custumaria cuicumque persone
voluerit modo sit bone fame et conversationis honeste a festo Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli proximo usque finem termini quinque annorum ex tunc proximum
sequentem. Salvis semper Domino omnibus redditibus consuetudinibus et servicijs
inde prius debitis et consuetis per plegium Edmundi Dayshe.
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And furthermore they present that all is well.
Assessors none as there is nothing to assess
CB 6, 130 /6th September 1589
Magnificently illustrated letter “C”, the letter "b" in 'ibidem' and the second "t"
in 'tenta', with birds, insects, leaves, flowers and mythical creatures.
Meonstoke lsp Court of the manor held there 6th September in the 31st year
of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Names of the Homage
John Linter John Wiatt
Roger Richardes Edmund Dayshe
John Potterne Richard Cheseman
Phillipp Addam Joseph Wyatt
Richard Pettye John Dayshe
John Collen Junior John Addam
Thomas Strugnell John Nicholes
Christopher Lowes sworn
Elected as Tithingman At this court Edmund Dayshe was elected as Tithingman
and was sworn in.
Presentation of the twelve amercement granted The Jurors, namely John
Lynter and fellow Jurors came and presented that William Collyn, John Lomer, Robert
Winter, Henry Frye, Robert Mell and Robert Kinge are dwelling within the precinct
this view and are in default. Therefore they are in mercy. Nevertheless by favour of the
Lord on this occasion, mercy is granted.
Likewise they presented that none of the tenants within the said manor are using their
caps on Sundays and feast days contrary to the terms of the statute etc. And
furthermore they present for the Lady Queen that all is well.
To this court came Thomas Strugnell and gives to the Lord a fine of seven shillings for
licence to demise all his lands and customary holdings to whichever person he wishes
who is of good name and honest conversation, from Michaelmas next until the end of a
term of five years then next following. Saving always for the Lord all rents, customary
duties and services therein formerly owed and accustomed, by pledge of Edmund
Dayshe.
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Ad hanc curiam venit Edmundus Dayshe et dat Domino de fine octo solidi pro licentia
dimittendi omnes terras et tenementa suos custumaria ciucumque persone voluerit
modo sit bone fame et conversatione honeste a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli
proximo usque finem termini quinque annorum ex tunc proximum sequentem. Salvis
semper Domino omnibus redditibus et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis per plegium
de fine Thome Strugnell.
Presentacio Homagij mors Thome Lynter Homagium ibidem
jurati veniunt et presentant super sacrum suum quod Thomas Linter qui de Domino
tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et unum virgatam terre et
unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre ac decem acras terre purpresture et duas
acras terre apud Barushe ac etiam unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre
quandam Fremans in Meonstoke diem suum clausit extremum per cuius mortem
accidit Domino de herrieto nihil quia diu ante mortem suum sursumreddidit in manus
Domini omnia et singula premissa ad opus et usum Ricardi Lynter filij sui super qua
quidem sursumredditionem liij s iiij d solutum fuerit Domino pro duobus heriettis et
idem Thomas tenuit parcellam premissorum durante vita sua tantum.
Status forisfactus Item presentant quod Ricardus Lynter filius predicte Thome
Lynter per indenturam suam gerentem datum vicesimo octavo die Novembris Anno
Regni nostre Domine Regine Elizabethe nunc Anglie vicesimo octavo color cuiusdam
false et adulteratus licentiam Ricardo Lane de Westmeane per eundem Ricardum
Lynter deliberatus et totum Homagium hic in curia ostensam gerentem datum vicesimo
die Aprilis Anno Regni dicte Domine Regine Elizabethe vicesimo tertio demisit et ad
firmam tradidit eidem Ricardo Lane duas clausas terre continentia decem acras terre
vocatas Shidley Plaine parcellam terre custumarij eiusdem Richardi Lynter infra
manerium predictum ac unam copiciam ac comuniam pasturam etiam parcellam tenure
sui habendo eidem Ricardo Lane a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito
ante datum eiusdem indenture usque finem et terminum sexdecem annorum tunc
proximum sequentem contra formam et effectum vere licentie ei concessa ac contra
consuetudinem huius manerij predicti et preceptum est Balivo Domini omnes et
singulas terras et tenementa custumaria predicti Ricardi Lynter in manus Domini
capere et seisire et de exitibus etc.
Annualis cognitio vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Wyatt et dat Domino de
annuali cognitione vj d pro licentia dimittendi unum messuagium cum gardino
adiacenti ac unam parvum domum per ipsum Johannem Wiatt de novo edificatum in
orientale parte gardini predicti Johannis cuicumque persone voluerit modo sit bone
fame et conversatione honeste a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximum futurum
usque finem termini viginti unius annorum tunc proximum sequentem et pleniorum
complendum si idem Johannes Wiatt tam diu vixerit. Salvis semper Domino omnibus
redditibus consuetudinibus et servicijs inde prius debitis et de iure consuetis.
Pena Item presentant quod sepis dicti Ricardi Cheseman est in decasu inter
terram suam et terram Johannis Pottern vocatam le Stock, ideo preceptum est ei sepem
suam predictam sufficienter emendare ante proximam curiam sub pena xiij s iiij d.
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To this court came Edmund Dayshe and gives to the Lord a fine of eight shillings for
licence to demise all his lands and customary holdings to whichever a person he
wishes who is of good name and honest conversation, from Michaelmas next until the
end of a term of five years then next following. Saving always for the Lord all rents,
customary duties and services therein formerly owed and accustomed, by the pledge of
Thome Strugnell.
Presentation of the Homage the death of Thomas Lynter The
Homage there sworn came and presented on their oath that Thomas Linter, who held of
the Lord according to the custom of the manor a messuage and a yardland of land, and
a messuage and a half yardland of land, and ten acres of encroachment land and two
acres of land at Barushe, and also a messuage and a half yardland of land formerly
Fremans in Meonstoke, has died, by whose death no heriot falls due to the Lord
because a long time before his death he surrendered into the hands of the Lord all and
singular the aforementioned for the use and behoof of Richard Lynter, his son upon
which he surrendered 53s 4d, [which] payment will have been made to the Lord for
two heriots and the same Thomas held the parcel of the aforementioned only for his
life.
Estate forfeited Likewise they presented that Richard Lynter, son of the said
Thomas Lynter, by his indenture bearing the date 28th November in the 28th year of
the reign of our Lady Elizabeth the present Queen of England (1585), --- has falsified
and adulterated the licence to/from Richard Lane of West Meon delivered by the same
Richard Lynter, and the whole Homage at this court is shown [this] bearing the date
20th April in the 23rd year of the reign of the aforesaid Lady Queen Elizabeth (1581)
demised and at farm [by fixed payment] handed over to the same Richard Lane two
closes of land containing ten acres of land called Shidley Plaine, a parcel of customary
land of the same Richard Lynter within the said manor, and a coppice and common
pasture, and also a parcel of his holding, to have to the same Richard Lane from
Michaelmas last past before the date of the same indenture, until the end of a term of
sixteen years then next following against the terms and true essence of the licence and
the custom of this said manor, and the Lord's Bailiff is ordered to seize and take
possession of all and singular the lands and customary holdings of the said Richard
Lynter and the offspring into the hands of the Lord.
Annual ackowledgement 6d To this court came John Wyatt and gave to the
Lord the annual acknowledgement fee of 6d for licence to demise a messuage with an
adjacent garden, and a small house newly built for the same John Wiatt in the eastern
part of the aforesaid garden of the said John, to whichever person he wishes now who
is of good name and honest conversation from Michaelmas next to come until the end
of a term of 21 years then next following until fully completed if the same John Wiatt
shall live that long. Saving always for the Lord all rents, customary duties and services
therein formerly owed and accustomed.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the fences of the aforesaid Richard
Cheseman are in a state of decay between his land and the land of John Pottern called
Le Stock, therefore it was ordered that the aforesaid fences should be properly mended
before the next court on pain 13s 4d.
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CB 6, 162d/ 27th April 1590
Elizabeth Collins
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John
Meonstoake Curia cum visus Frankiplegij ibidem tenta vicesimo septimo die
Aprilis Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. tricesimo secundo
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collens senior Johannes Wiat
Richardus Pettie Ricardus Chesman
Rogerus Richards Josephus Wiatt
Johannes Potterne Johannes Dayshe
Johannes Collins junior Johannes Adame
Thomas Strugnell Johannes Nicholles
Christoferus Lowes sworn
Ricardus Pettie querens versus Thomam Carpenter.
Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod nullus tenens infra manerium predictum deinceps
permittant porcos suos ire ad largum sive iugis et anulis Anglice without piggs rings or
yokes sub pena cuiuslibit eorum forisfacere Domino pro quolibit porco aliter ad
largum esse, per quatuor dies iiij d.
Redditus iiij d finis xij d Ad hanc curiam venit Beatrix Linter et cepit de
Domino reversione unius cotagij in Meonstoake scituato in Nithen Corner inter
venellam vocatam Loaders Lane modo in tenura Agnetis Shambler Vidua habendi et
tenendi sibi pro termino vite sue statim cum per mortem suam sursumreddidit sive fore
predicte Agnete seu aliquo alio modo ultimo proximo ad manus Domini devenire
contiguitas per redditum per annum iiij d. Et alia opera et servicia inde debita et
consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo xij d. Et respectuatur
fidelitas quousque etc.
Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collens junior et sursumreddit in manus Domini totum
ius suum titulum statum interesse et demaundam quod ipse habet de et in unum toftum
unum messuagium et xxxvj acras terre arrabilis in Meonstoake Parrise quondam
Ricardi Chamberleyn ac de et in uno messuagio et una virgata terre native et ijbus acris
et cum terre dominicalibus in Meonstoake quondam Springes. Ac de et in uno
messuagio et una virgata terre vocata Aspalles ac de et in uno cotagio et quattuor acris
terre vocata Berishe. Ac uno cotagio cum curtilagio et iiibus acris terre vocato
Damalis. Ac de et in uno messuagio et una virgata terre nuper Johannes Linder
quondam ac postea Elizabethe Collin Vidue, ac de et in uno cotagio cum curtelagio et
una hilva terre nuper Johannis Searle, ac de et in uno cotagio cum curtilagio iacenti
inter viam Regiam ex parte orientale et viam Regiam ex parte australi iuxta cotagium
predictum. Necnon de et in uno messuagio et una virgata terre ibidem vocata Looders
quod omnia nuper fuerunt in tenura Elizabethe Collens matris predictis Johannis ea
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CB 6, 162d/ 27th April 1590
Illustrated 'C'
Meonstoke Court with view of the Frankpledge held there 27th day of
April in the
32nd year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the lady Queen
John Collens senior John Wiat
Richard Pettie Richard Chesman
Roger Richards Joseph Wiatt
John Potterne John Dayshe
John Collins junior John Adame
Thomas Strugnell John Nicholles
Christopher Lowes sworn
Richard Pettie complains against Thomas Carpenter.
At this court it was ordered that no tenants within the said manor shall permit their pigs
to roam at large without yokes and rings, [in] English pig rings and yokes, on pain for
whoever of them forfeiting to the Lord for any pig found to be at large for four days
4d.
Rent 4d fine 12d To this court came Beatrix Linter and took from the Lord
by reversion a cottage in Meonstoke situated at Nythen Corner in the lane called
Loaders Lane, now in the tenure of Agnes Shambler Widow, to have and to hold to
herself for the term of her life, immediately after her death she surrendered or forfeited
by the aforesaid Agnes or any other person now next last if it happens to come into the
hands of the Lord at a rent a year 4d. And other works and services therein owed and
accustomed. And she gave the Lord for a fine thereby to hold such an estate 12d. And
her fealty is postoned until etc.
To this court came John Collens junior and surrendered into the hands of the Lord all
his right, title, interest and claim that he himself has of and in a toft, a messuage and 36
acres of arable land in Meonstoke parish formerly held by Richard Chamberleyn; and
of and in a messuage and a yardland of land held by villein tenure and two acres of
demesne land, formerly Springes, in Meonstoke. And of and in a messuage and a
yardland of land called Aspalles, and of and in a cottage and four acres of land called
Berishe. And a cottage with a courtyard and three acres of land called Damalis. And of
and in a messuage and a yardland of land recently held by John Linder [Linter] and
hereafter by a certain Elizabeth Collin Widow, and of and in a cottage with courtyard
and a hilva of land recently held by John Searle, and of and in a cottage with courtyard
lying between the Queen’s Road on the eastern side and the Queen’s Road on the
southern side next to the said cottage. And also of and in a messuage and a yardland of
land there called Loaders, all of which had recently been in the tenure of Elizabeth
Collens, mother of the said John, with the intention that the Lord regrants to the same
175
intencione ut Dominus reconcedat eidem Johanni omnia et singula premissa secundum
consuetuedinem manerij. Unde accidit Domino de quinque herietta l s in pecunijs hac
vice tantum diu sui consideracionibus Domino prefato hac vice moventibus. Super quo
in eadem curia venit predictus Johannes Collens junior et cepit de Domino omnia et
singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine
quinquaginta solidis. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Afferatores nulli quia nihil ad afferandum
CB 6, 166/ 23rd September 1590
John Kinge = Joan
|
Richard
Meonstoake slp Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta vicesimo
tertio die Septembris Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regine fidei defensoris etc. Tricesimo Secundo
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Linter Josephus Wiat
Johannes Collens junior Johannes Nicholls
Johannes Collins senior Edmundus Dayshe
Ricardus Pettye Johannes Daishe
Johannes Potterne Salomon Richardes
Thomas Strugnell. Richardus Cheesman
Christoferus Lowes Ricardus Bull jurati
Ricardus Pettie querens versus Thomam Carpenter transgressionis.
Johannes Potterne querens versus Johannem Linter seniorem debiti.
Presentatio duodecimi cum Homagio Juratores vidilicet Johannes Linter et alia
Juratores veniunt et presentant super sacrum suum quod Willelmus Twineham qui de
Domino secundum consuetudinem manerij certas terras vocatas Dalabers continentia
estimacionem quinque acras terre et bosci in Subberton nuper Johannis Twineham per
redditum ij s per annum citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde
accidit Domino de herietto nihil quia non est herietabile. Et super hoc in eadem curiam
venit relictam predicti Willelmi Twineham et clamat tenere omnia premissa duranti
viduetate sua videlicet dum solam et castam se gesserit et solvit Domino de relevio
quartam partem redditus videlicet vj d et juratus est.
176
John all and singular the aforesaid according to the custom of the manor. Whereupon
five heriots, 50s in money, fall due to the Lord on this occasion, after long
consideration by the said Lord, for motives on this occasion. After this to the same
court came the aforesaid John Collens junior and took from the Lord all and singular
the aforementioned to have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the
manor for rents, works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he
gives to the Lord for a fine 50 shillings. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Assessors: none because there was nothing to assess
CB 6, 166d/ 23rd September 1590
Meonstoke slp View of the Frankpledge with court of the manor held there
23rd day of September in the 32nd year of the reign of
Elizabeth, by the grace of God,
Queen of England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Linter
Joseph Wiat
John Collens junior John Nicholls
John Collins senior Edmund Dayshe
Richard Pettye John Daishe
John Potterne Salomon Richardes
Thomas Strugnel Richard Cheeseman
Christopher Lowes Richard Bull sworn
Richard Pettie complains against Thomas Carpenter for trespass.
John Potterne complains against John Linter senior for debt.
Presentation of the twelve with the Homage The Jurors, namely John Linter and
the other Jurors, came and presented on oath that William Twineham who held of the
Lord according to the custom of the manor certain lands called Dalabers, containing by
estimation five acres of land and wood in Subberton, recently held by John Twineham
for a rent of 2s a year, has died since the last court. Whereupon no heriot falls due to
the Lord because it is not liable for heriot. And after this to the same court came the
Widow of the aforesaid William Twineham and claims to hold all the aforementioned
during her Widowhood, for as long as she is alone and chaste, and she pays the Lord a
relief of a quarter part of the rent, that is, 6d and she was sworn in.
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Presentacio Homagij consuetudo manerij Item presentant quod talis
est et a tempore cuius contrarium memoria hominum non existet habebatur consuetudo
manerij predicti quod Dominus eiusdem manerij ad placitum suum custodiam tam
alicuius heredis cuiusvis tenentes moriens seisit tenente manerij predicti quam
terrarum suarum cuicumque persone commitet durante minori etate eiusdem heredis
etc.
Preceptum est omnibus quibus pertinet sufficienter reparare sepes suas apud boscum
vocatum Shidley Grounde ante festum Sancti Mathei nunc proximum futurum sub
pena cuiuslibet delinquente forisfaciendi Domino vj s viij d.
Redditum unum pullum finis ij pullus Ad hanc curiam veniunt Robertus
Kinge et Johanna uxoris eius et ceperunt de Domino unum cotagium cum curtelagio
sive gardino adiacens nuper per ipsum edificatum super vastum solum Domini in
Meonstoake, habendum et tenendum eisdem Roberte et Johanne ac Richardo filio dicti
Roberti pro termino vite eorum et cuiuslibet eorum diutius viventes successive ad
voluntatem Domini secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum unum pullum
Anglice a puller ad festum Pasche annuatim deliberandum et alia servicia inde debita
et consueta et dant Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo ij pullos Anglice two
Chikens. Et predictus Robertus fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Sed fidelitas predicte Johanne et Ricardi respectuatur quousque etc.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
178
Presentation of the Homage the custom of the manor Likewise they
presented that, from time immemorial, and which has not been opposed, it has been the
custom of the aforesaid manor that the Lord of this manor at his pleasure will keep for
any heirs of anyone who may be tenants; if they should die, then he may seize from the
tenant of the said manor those of his lands for whichever person is to be entrusted as
heir during their years as a minor.1
It was ordered for all to whom it pertains to properly repair their fences at the wood
called Shidley Ground before the feast of Saint Matthew now next to come on pain for
whoever for their default to forfeit to the Lord 6s 8d.
Rent one pullet fine 2 pullets (chickens2) To this court came Robert Kinge
and Joan his wife and they took from the Lord a cottage with a yard or adjacent garden
recently built by themselves upon the Lord's waste ground in Meonstoke, to have and
to hold to the same Robert and Joan, and Richard, son of the said Robert, for the term
of their lives or for whoever lives the longer, at the will of the Lord according to the
custom of the manor, for a rent of a chicken, in English a pullet, at Easter annually for
consideration, and other services therein owed and accustomed and they give to the
Lord for a fine thereby to hold such an estate, two pullets, in English two chickens.
And the aforesaid Robert did fealty to the Lord and was admitted as a tenant. But the
fealty of the said Joan and Richard is postponed until etc.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
1 The custom of the manor is for the Lord to seize lands for the beneficiary if death comes suddenly.
2 Pullets or chickens mentioned as heriots.
179
CB 7, 12-12d/ 30th June 1591 WCM 23045
Meonstoake Curia Manerij ibidem ultimo die Junij Anno Regni Elizabethe dei
gratia Anglie Frauncie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. Tricesimo tercio
Essonie Nullus
Homagium
Johannes Collens senior
Christoferus Lewes
Johannes Linter
Johannes Wyat
Rogerus Richardes Josephus Wyat
Johannes Potterne Ricardus Chesman
Johannes Juin Johannes Nicholls
Thomas Strugnell Humfridus Haywarde jurati
Johannes Linter querens versus Rogerum Richardes de placito trangressionis.
Homagium ibidem videlicet Johannes Collens senior et alij jurati veniunt et presentant
quod super sacrum suum talis habetur consuetudo manerij predicti ut sequitur videlicet
quod relicta cuiuslibet tenentis custumarius moriens seisitus de et in aliquibus terris
sive tenementis custumarijs infra manerium predictum admittitur post mortem mariti
sui tenentem ad omnes tales terras et tenementa unde maritus suus moriebatur seisitur
habendum duranti viduetate sua videlicet dum solam et castam se gesserit solvendo
Domino de relevio quartam partem unius anni redditus earundem terrarum et
tenementorum, dicunt etiam quod si eadem relicta postea ceperit aliquem in virum vel
non vixerit castam fori facere statum suam in eisdem terris et tenementis et proximus
heres est inde admittendi tenens etc.
CB 7, 21-21d/ 8th December 1591
Richard Linter = Alice = Richard Honiman
dcd |
son
___________
| |
Arthur William Twineham
Meonstoake Curia Manerij ibidem tenta Octavo die Decembris Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Frauncie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
Tricesimo quarto
Essonie Nullus
180
CB 7, 12-12d/ 30th June 1591
Distinctive spiral squiggle at end of both page 12 and at the end of the M'stoke
section on page 12d. Decorated capital "c" for Curia.
Meonstoke Court of the manor held there the last day of June in the 33rd year of
the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
The Homage
John Collens senior
Christopher Lewes
John Linter
John Wyat
Roger Richarde Joseph Wyat
John Potterne Richard Chesman
John Juin John Nicholls
Thomas Strugnell Humphrey Haywarde sworn
John Linter complains against Roger Richardes in a plea of trespass.
The Homage there namely John Collens senior and the other sworn men came and
presented on oath that such is being held the custom of the said manor, as follows,
namely that the Widow of whichever customary tenant is dying in possession of and in
any lands or customary holdings within the said manor, is admitted after the death of
her husband, to such his lands and holdings in respect whereof her husband was
holding in possession, to have during her Widowhood, that is, while she is alone and
chaste, to pay to the Lord a relief of a quarter part of a year's rent of the same lands and
holdings. Furthermore they say that if the same Widow afterwards may take someone
for a husband or does not conduct herself chastely or causes a change of her status, that
is, for the same lands and holdings, and [then] her next heirs are thereby to be admitted
as tenants etc.1
CB7, 21-21d/ 8th December 1591
Same hand as previous record with scribble at end
Meonstoke Court of the Manor held there the 8th December in the 34th year of the
reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
1 The custom of the manor concerning Widows.
181
Homagium
Johannes Collens senior
Christoferus Lowes
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Nicholls
Johannes Linter
Nicholus Collens
Johannes Potterne Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Collens junior Ricardus Cheesman
Johannes Wyat jurati
Finis licentia xx s Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collens junior et dat
Domino de fine xx s pro licentia dimittendi ad firmam omnia et singula terras et
tenementa sua custumaria qui tenet de Domino infra manerium predictum ciucumque
voluerit subtenenti a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli quod erit in Anno Domini 1593
usque finem termini septem annorum tunc proximum sequentem. Salvus semper
Domino omnibus redditibus consuetudinibus et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis, et ei
conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter etc.
Finis vj s viij d Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Potterne et dat Domino de fine
vj s viij d pro licentia dimittendi ad firmam unum cotagium et viginti acras terre cum
pertinentijs parcellam suam custumariam qui tenet de Domino infra manerium
predictum ciucumque subtenenti voluerit modo sit bone fame et conversationis a festo
Nativitatis Domini proximo futuro usque finem termini septem annorum extunc
proximum sequentem. Salvus semper Domino omnibus redditibus consuetudinibus et
servicijs inde debitis et consuetis. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Presentacio Homagij Homagium ibidem juratum veniunt et presentant
quod Alicia nuper uxor Ricardi Linter modo uxor Ricardi Honiman post mortem dicti
Ricardi Linter in Viduetate sua commisit fornicacionem et peperit filium antequam
inucta/nuicta fuit in matrimonio cum prefato Richardo Honiman modo marito suo et
postea cepit in virum predictum Richardum Honiman.
Item presentant quod [left blank] Twineham Vidua qui de Domino tenuit duranti
viduetate sua certas terras vocatas Dalaberes continentes per estimationem quinque
acras terre et bosci in Subberton diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de
herietto nihil quia etc. Et quod Arthurus Twineham est frater Willelmi Twineham nuper
mariti predicte [left blank] Twineham et eius proximus heres ad premissa. Ideo prima
proclamatio facta est quod predictus Arthurus venire finire cum Domino pro premissis
et non venit etc. Ideo etc.
Ordinacio pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus manerij predicti qui
habent aliquas terras adiunctes terre Henrici Wallop militis infra manerium predictum
et deberent facere portas vel sepes versus terras eiusdem Henrici quod bene et
sufficienter reparabunt facerent et emendabunt tam portas quam sepes suas versus
easdem terras eiusdem Henrici ante festum Epiphanie Domini proximum sub pena
cuiuslibet eorundem forisfaciendi Domino xij s iiij d. Et ulterius quod postea de
tempore in tempus sufficienter facient et reparabunt illas portas et sepes quilibet
eorundem pro parte sua sub pena forisfaciendi Domino pro quolibit dilectio
[derelictione] iij s iiij d.
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The Homage
John Collens senior
Christopher Lowes
Roger Richardes John Nicholls
John Linter
Nicholas Collens
John Potterne Thomas Strugnell
John Collens junior Richard Cheesman
John Wyat sworn
Fine licence 20s To this court came John Collens and gives to the Lord a
fine of 20s for licence to demise at farm [for a fixed payment] all and singular his
lands and customary holdings which he holds of the Lord within the said manor to
whichever subtenant he chooses from Michaelmas which will be in the year 1593 until
the end of a term of seven years then next following. Saving always for the Lord all
customary rents and services therein owed and accustomed, and it is granted to him in
the form aforesaid and not otherwise etc.
Fine 6s 8d To this court came John Potterne and gives to the Lord a fine of
6s 8d for licence to demise at farm [for a fixed payment] a cottage and twenty acres of
land with appurtenances, a parcel of his customary land which he holds of the Lord
within the said manor to whomsoever subtenant he chooses who is of good name and
honest behaviour, from Christmas next to come until the end of a term of seven years
then next following. Saving always for the Lord all rents, customary duties and
services therein owed and accustomed. And it is granted to him in the form aforesaid
and not otherwise.
Presentation of the Homage The Homage came and presented that Alice,
recently the wife of Richard Linter, now wife of Richard Honiman, following the death
of Richard Linter, committed fornication and gave birth to a son before a contract of
matrimony was made with the aforesaid Richard Honiman, now her husband, and
afterwards took for a husband the said Richard Honiman.1
Likewise they presented that [left blank] Twineham, Widow, who held of the Lord
during her Widowhood, certain lands called Dalaberes, containing by estimation five
acres of land and woods in Subberton, has died. No heriot falls due to the Lord because
etc. And that Arthur Twineham is the brother of William Twineham, recently the
husband of the said [left blank] Twineham and is the next heir to the aforementioned.
Therefore a first proclamation is made for the aforesaid Arthur to come and make fine
with the Lord for the aforementioned and he has not come. Therefore etc.
Order penalty It was ordered for all the tenants of the said manor who
have any lands adjacent to the land of Sir Henry Wallop within the said manor, and
who should make their gates or fences against lands of the same Henry, that they well
and properly repair, make and mend both their gates and fences against the same land
of the same Henry before next Epiphany (6th January) next on pain for whoever of
them [offends] to forfeit to the Lord 12s 4d. And furthermore that afterwards from
1 Fornication and the rule regarding Widows remarrying.
183
Et ulterius presentant omnia bene.
CB 7, 48d-49/ 26th April 1592
John Potterne (dcd since last court) = Christiana (pregnant)
Meonstoake Visus franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta xxvj die
Aprilis Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Frauncie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. Tricesimo quarto
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collins senior Johannes Wyat
Johannes Linter
Ricardus Cheeseman
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Nicholls
Johannes Collens junior Josephus Wyat
Thomas Strugnell Humfridus Hayward
Christoferus Lewes Nicholaus Collyn jurati
Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie.
Presentacio xij cum Homagio iijbus herietta videlicet duo equi et una vacca
pretij inter se l s [?] Juratores cum Homagio ibidem jurati veniunt et
presentant quod Johannes Potterne qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem
manerij unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac unum messuagium et dimidiam
virgatam terre quondam Thome Collin in Meonstoke ac etiam unum messuagium et
unam virgatam terre et dimidiam [virgatam] terre quondam Willelmi Potterne diem
suum clausit extremum citra ultimam curiam unde accidit Domino iijbus heriettis duo
equi et una vacca pretij inter se quatuor libras. Et dicunt etiam quod Christiana uxor
euis est gravida per prefatum Johannem Potterne et ideo adhuc nesciunt quis est
proximus heres dicti Johannis. Ideo respectuatur presentia heredis quousque etc. Et
ulterius venit predicta Christiana et petit se admitti ad omnia et singula premissa
secundum consuetudinem manerij sed adhuc etiam respectuatur admissio dicte
Christiane usque proximam curiam.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Afferatores nulli etc.
184
time to time they properly make and repair each his part of those gates and fences on
pain to forfeit to the Lord for each neglect.
And furthermore that all is well.
CB7 p 48d-49/ 26th April 1592
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 26th April in the 34th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collins senior John Wyat
John Linter
Richard Cheeseman
Roger Richardes John Nicholls
John Collens junior Joseph Wyat
Thomas Strugnell Humphrey Hayward
Christopher Lewes Nicholas Collyn sworn
John Parson is free of suit of court.
Presentation of the twelve with the Homage four heriots namely of two horses
and a cow valued at 50s between them The Jurors with the Homage came and
presented that John Potterne who held of the Lord, according to the custom of the
manor, a house and a yardland of land, and a house and half a yardland of land in
Meonstoke formerly held by Thomas Collin, and also a house and a yardland and a
half of land formerly held by William Potterne, has died since the last court.
Whereupon three heriots fall due to the Lord of two horses and a cow, valued between
them at four pounds (50s in the heading). And they also say that Christiana his wife is
pregnant by the aforesaid John Potterne and therefore as yet they do not know who is
the next heir to the aforesaid John. Therefore the presence of the heir is postponed until
etc. And furthermore the said Christiana came and sought to be admitted to all and
singular the aforementioned according to the custom of the manor but as yet also her
admission is postponed until the next court.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
Assessors none etc.
185
CB 7, 54/ 2nd September 1592
| | Thomas Bevis = Margaret
Arthur William Twineham |
dcd Richard
Richard Linter (dcd)
|
Richard (youngest)
Meanstooke Visus franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta vicesimo secundo
die Septembris Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Frauncie et Hibernie Regine
fidei defensoris etc. Tricesimo quarto
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collens senior Willelmus Lane
Johannes Linter Edmundus Dayshe
Johannes Collens junior Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Wyat Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Nicholls Ricardus Cheesman
Josephus Wyat Humfridus Haywarde
Rogerus Richardes Nicholaus Collens jurati
Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie.
Redditus ij s finis xx s Ad hanc curiam venit Arthurus Twineham et cepit
de Domino certas terras videlicet unum clausum terre et unam grovam bosci vocatam
Dallabers continens in toto per estimacionem quinque acras terre et bosci in Subberton
que omnia nuper fuerunt Willelmi Twineham fratis sui defuncti habendum et tenendum
omnia premissa sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum ij s per annum et
alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xx s. Et fecit
fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Redditus vj d finis viij d Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Bevis et cepit de
Domino unum cotagium cum curtilagio adiacenti prope Avedens Crosse quod quidem
cotagium idem Thomas de novo edificavit licencia Domini prius abtenta habendum et
tenendum cotagium predictum cum pertinentijs prefato Thome ac Margerie uxoris eius
et Ricardo filio eiusdem Thome pro termino vite eorundem et cuiuslibet eorum diutuis
viventes successive ad voluntatem Domini per redditum vj d per annum et alia servicia
inde debita et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo viij d et fecit fidelitatem
et admissa est inde tenens et fidelitates predictorum Margerie et Richardi respectuatur
quousque etc.
186
CB 7, 54/ 22nd September 1592
Flamboyant letter "V" in 'Visus' depicting a bearded man with decorated hat and
bulbous nose, with a flower in his mouth. Is this a cartoon of someone?
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 22nd September in the
34th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collens senior William Lane
John Linter Edmund Dayshe
John Collens junior Thomas Strugnell
John Wyat Christopher Lowes
John Nicholls Richard Cheesman
Joseph Wyat Humphrey Haywarde
Roger Richardes Nicholas Collens sworn
John Parson is free of suit of court.
Rent 2s fine 20s To this court came Arthur Twineham and took from the
Lord certain lands, namely a close of land and a grove of woodland called Dallabers
containing in total by estimation five acres of land and woodland in Subberton, all of
which were formerly held by William Twineham his deceased brother, to have and to
hold all the premises to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 2s a
year and other works and services therein owed and accustomed. And he gives to the
Lord for a fine 20s. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Rent 6d fine 8d To this court came Thomas Bevis and took from the Lord
a cottage with adjacent yard near Avedens Cross which indeed is the cottage which the
same Thomas built anew with permission from the Lord, which may have been
previously applied for, to have and to hold the said cottage with appurtenances to the
aforesaid Thomas and Margaret his wife and to Richard, son of Thomas, for the term
of their lives or for whichever of them shall live the longer, at the will of the Lord for a
rent of 6d a year and other services therein owed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine of
8d thereby to hold such an estate and he did fealty and was admitted as tenant, and the
fealty of Margaret and Richard is postponed until etc.
187
Redditus finis x li Ad hanc curiam venit Ricardus Linter filius junior
Ricardi Linter defuncti et cepit de Domino unum messuagium et virgatam terre ac
unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre ac decem acras purpresturas et ij acras
terre apud Burrishe. Ac etiam unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre quondam
Freemans in Meonstoke predicto que omnia et singula nuper fuerunt Ricardi Linter
defuncti habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum [left
blank] per annum et alia opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de
fine x li solvendo in decem annis videlicet xx s annuatim incipiendum in festo Sancti
Michaelis Archangeli quod erit in Anno Domini 1595. Et sic admissus est inde tenens
et fidelitas eius respectuatur quousque ad ultimum etatem perventum.
Presentatio xij
Juratores videlicet Johannes Collens et alij Juratores veniunt et
presentant quod omnia bene.
CB 7, 86/ 30th July 1593
Meonstooke Curia Maneri ibidem tenta xxx die Julij Anno Regni Elizabethe
dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. Tricesimo quinto
Essonie Nullus
Nomina Homagij
Johannes Collens senior Edmundus Dayshe
Johannes Linter Josephus Wyat
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Nicholls
Thomas Strugnell Ricardus Cheesman
Christoferus Lowes Humfridus Haywarde
Willelmus Lane Nicholus Collines jurati
Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie.
Presentatio Homagij extrahura venditus pro vj s viij d Homagium
ibidem juratum veniunt et presentant super sacrum suum quod iij oves matrices
provenientes de extrahura et superannuantur et venduntur Johanni Wiatt pro vj s viij d.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Afferatores nulli quia nil ad afferandum.
finis huius progressus
188
Rent fine £10 To this court came Richard Linter, youngest son of the deceased
Richard Linter, and took from the Lord a house and a yardland of land, and a house an
half a yardland of land, and ten acres of encroachment land, and two acres of land at
Burrishe. And also a house and half an acre of land formerly Freemans in Meonstoke,
all and singular of which were recently held by the deceased Richard Linter, to have
and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor, for a rent of [left blank] a
year and other works and services therein owed and accustomed. And he gives to the
Lord for a fine £10 to be paid in 10 years, namely 20s annually, beginning at
Michaelmas which will be in the year of our Lord 1595. And thus he was admitted as
tenant and his fealty is postponed until he has reached full age.
Presentation of the twelve The Jurors, namely John Collens and the other jurors
came and presented that all is well.
CB 7, 86/ 30th July 1593
elaborate "C" and scribble at the end
Meonstoke Court of the Manor held there 30th July in the 34th year of the reign of
Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland, defender of the
faith etc.
Excusals None
Names of the Homage
John Collens senior Edmund Dayshe
John Linter Joseph Wyat
Roger Richardes John Nicholls
Thomas Strugnell Richard Cheesman
Christopher Lowes Humphrey Haywarde
William Lane Nicholas Collens sworn
Johannes Parson is free of suit of court.
Presentation of the Homage stray sold for 6s 8d The Homage
there came and presented on their oath that three ewes which have come in as strays
for more than a year are sold to John Wiatt for 6s 8d.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess
The end of this progress
189
CB 7, 136-136d/ 21st September 1594
Meonstoake Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta xxj die
Septembris Anno Regni dicte Domine Regine nunc Anglie xxxvj supradicto.
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collens senior Johannes Wyatt
Thomas Strugnell Richardus Honiman
Christoferus Lowes Johannes Nicholls
Willelmus Lane Richardus Cheesman
Edmundus Dashe Humfridus Haywood
Johannes Collens junior Josephus Wiatte jurati
Presentacio duodecim misericordia xij d Juratores videlicet Johannes
Collens et socij sui jurati veniunt et presentant quod cum cuidam Ricardus Cheesman
cepisset animalia Ricardi Honiman videlicet sex porcos in terra ipsius Richardi
Cheesman depascentes et damnum ibidem faciens et imprecasset dictus Ricardus
Honiman vi et armis videlicet etc. ponufaldum fregit et averia predicta extra
ponufaldum cepit contra pares etc. Ideo ipse in misericordia.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus ad quos pertinent infra manerium predictum
sufficienter reparare tam portas quam haias suas ante festum Omnium Sanctorum
proximum sub pena cuiuslibet eorundem forisfaciendi Domino v s.
Finis vj s viij d Ad hanc curiam venit Rogerus Richardes et dat Domino de fine
vj s viij d pro licentiam dimittendi ad firmam unum tenementum coquinum et
gardinum adiacens ac duas acras adiacentes in Meonstoke parcellam tenure sue
custumarij cuicumque sive quibuscumque voluerit bone fame et honeste conversationis
a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo usque finem termini decem annorum tunc
proximum sequentem. Salvis semper Domino omnibus redditibus et servicijs inde
debitis et consuetis et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Ad hanc curiam venit Christiana Potterne et dat Domino de fine ij s pro licencia
dimittendi ad firmam decem acras terre vocatas Newdowne Close parcellam tenure sue
custumarij in Meonstoake cuicumque vel quibuscumque voluerit bone fame et honeste
conversationis a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo usque finem termini
duorum annorum tunc proximum sequentem si idem Christiana tam dui vixerit. Salvis
semper Domino omnibus redditibus et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis et ei
conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
190
CB 7, 136-136d/ 21st September 1594
flamboyant letter "V" in visus
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there 21st September
in the 36th year of the aforesaid Lady Queen Elizabeth, now of England.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collens senior John Wyatt
Thomas Strugnell Richard Honiman
Christopher Lowes John Nicholls
William Lane Richard Cheesman
Edmund Dashe Humphrey Haywood
John Collens junior Joseph Wiatte sworn
Presentation of the twelve amercement 12d The Jurors, namely John
Collens and his sworn fellows came and presented that when a certain Richard
Cheesman had seized the animals of Richard Honiman, namely six pigs within land of
himself Richard Cheesman, grazing and making damage there, and he strongly cursed
the aforesaid Richard Honiman and with arms, namely etc. he broke the pound and
took the aforesaid animals from the pound, [it was] against the parish laws etc.
Therefore he is in mercy.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
Penalty It was ordered for all those to whom it is pertinent within the manor to
properly repair both their gates and their hedges before All Saints Day (1st November)
next on pain for whoever of them to forfeit to the Lord 5s.
Fine 6s 8d To this court came Roger Richardes and gives to the Lord a fine of 6s
8d for licence to demise at farm [for a fixed payment] a tenement, a kitchen1 and an
adjacent garden and two adjacent acres in Meonstoke, a parcel of his customary
holding, to whomsoever or whoever he chooses who is of good name and honest
conversation from Michaelmas next until the end of a term of ten years the next
following. Saving always for the Lord all rents and services therein owed and
accustomed, and it is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
To this court came Christiana Potterne and gives to the Lord a fine of 2s for licence to
demise at farm (for a fixed payment) ten acres of land called Newdowne Close, a part
of her customary holding in Meonstoke, to whomsoever or whoever she chooses who
is of good name and honest conversation from Michaelmas next until the end of a term
of two years then next following if the same Christiana lives that long. Saving always
for the Lord all rents and services therein owed and accustomed, and it is granted to
her in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
1 First mention of a kitchen as a separate building.
191
Electus Decenarius Ad hanc Curiam Josephus [surname not given] electus
est Decenarius et juratus est.
Afferatores Johannes Collens senior
Johannes Wyat
CB 7, 158d-159/ 26th November 1594
Meonstoke Curia Manerij ibidem tenta vicesimo sexto die Novembris Anno Regni
Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Frauncie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc.
Tricesimo septimo
Essonie Nullus
Nomina Homagij
Johannes Linter
Johannes Collens senior
Rogerus Richardes
Johannes Nicholls
Johannes Wiat
Willelmus Lane jurati
Presentatio Homagij Homagium predictum jurati veniunt et presentant super
sacrum eorundem omnia bene.
Redditus finis xiij s iiij d Ad hanc curiam testatum est quod citra ultimam
curiam scilicet duodecimo die Novembris anno regni dicte Domine Regine Elizabethe
etc. tricesimo sexto, Rogerus Richardes venit coram Johanne White Generoso
Senescallo ibidem et per Dominum manerij predicti sufficienter constituto et
authorizato et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum cotagium cum gardino et
quatuor acras terre cum pertinentijs in Meonstoake nuper Willelmi Bevis ac unam
acram terre in Heathclose cum pertinentijs in Meonstoake predicto nuper habuit in
excambio cum Johanne Lowes. Ad opus et usum Thome Carpenter et heredum suorum
secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti unde accidit Domino de herietto in
percunijs per composicionem cum Domino hac vice tantum factum vj s xiij d. Et
insuper ad hanc curiam venit predictus Rogerus et in plena curia coram prefato
Senescallo et toto Homagio predicto affirmavit et allocavit sursumredditionem
predictum in forma predicta factam. Super quo in eadem curia venit predictus Thomas
Carpenter et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habendum (habenda etc.) et
tenendum sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum [left blank] per annum
et opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xiij s iiij d. Et fecit
fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens etc.
192
Elected as Tithingman At this court Joseph [surname not given] was elected as
Tithingman and was sworn in.
Assessors John Collens senior
John Wyat sworn
CB 7, 158d-159/ 26th November 1594
same florid, sophisticated hand with 'C' decorated and scribble and ends of pages
and records
Meonstoke Court of the manor held there 26th November in the 37th year of the
reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Names of the Homage
John Linter
John Collens senior
Roger Richardes
John Nicolls
Joseph Wiat
William Lane sworn
Presentation of the Homage The aforesaid Homage, sworn, came and
presented on their oath that all is well.
Rent fine 13s 4d At this court it was witnessed that since the last
court, that is, 12th November in the 36th year of the reign of the aforesaid Lady Queen
Elizabeth etc. (1594), Roger Richardes came, and before John White, Gentleman and
Steward there, properly constituted and authorized on behalf of the Lord of the said
manor, and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a cottage with a garden and four
acres of land with appurtenances in Meonstoke, recently held by William Bevis, and an
acre of land in Heathclose with appurtenances in Meonstoke, recently had in exchange
with John Lowes. For the use and behoof of Thomas Carpenter and his heirs according
to the custom of the said manor, whereupon a heriot in money falls due to the Lord,
made with the agreement with the Lord, on this occasion only, 6s 8d. And moreover to
this court came the said Roger and in full court before the aforesaid Steward and the
whole aforesaid Homage, affirmed and allowed the aforesaid surrender made in the
form aforesaid. After this to the same court came the aforesaid Thomas Carpenter and
took from the Lord all and singular the premises, to have and to hold for himself
according to the custom of the manor for a rent of [left blank] a year and works and
services therein owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 13s 4d. And he
did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant etc.
193
CB 7, 168/ 20th May 1595
Meonstoake Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta vicesimo die
Maij Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. xxxvij
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collens senior Johannes Collens junior
Johannes Linter Willelmus Lane
Rogerus Richardes Johannes Nicholls
Thomas Bower Philipus Reade
Edmundus Dashe Humfridus Haiwood
Thomas Strugnell Richardus Honiman
Thomas Carpenter jurati
Johannes Parsons est liber sectator curie.
Edmundus Daishe querens versus Johannem Linter de placito trangressionis.
Presentatio xij cum Homagio misericordia quolibit vj d Juratores videlicet
Johannes Collens et socij sui Juratores veniunt et presentant quod Johannes Parsons,
Johannes Fareldy, Willelmus Vengham et Willelmus Foster sunt liberi sectatores curie
et fecerunt defaltam ideo ipsi etc.
Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod nullus tenens ibidem nec aliquis alius
superonerant communiam cum ovibus suis dienceps sub pena forisfaciendi Domino
pro quolibit ove xij d.
Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus et alijs ad quos pertinet sufficienter facere
sepes suas versus vicinos suos ante festum Assumpsionis Domini proximum sub pena
forisfaciendi vj s viij d.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Afferatores nulli etc.
194
CB 7, 168/ 20th May 1595
Same scribe
Flamboyant letter "V" in Visus. Again a man's face but with a tall hat, retrousee
nose and something fountaining out of his mouth. Quite a different face from
Book 7, 54.
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court there held 20th May in the 37th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland etc.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collens senior John Collens junior
John Linter William Lane
Roger Richardes John Nicholls
Thomas Bower Phillip Reade
Edmund Dashe Humphrey Haywarde
Thomas Strugnell Richard Honiman
Thomas Carpenter sworn
John Parsons is free of suit of court.
Edmund Daishe complains against John Linter in a plea of trespass.
Presentation of the twelve with the Homage amercement for each 6d The
Jurors, namely John Collens and his fellow Jurors came and presented that John
Parsons, John Fareldy, William Vengham, and William Foster are free of suit of court
and are in default. Therefore they etc.
At this court it was ordered that none of the tenants there nor any other person shall
overload the common with their sheep next on pain to forfeit to the Lord for each
sheep 12d [6d in the heading!].
Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants and any other person to whom it pertains to
properly mend their fences facing their neighbours before the next feast of the
Assumption of the Lord on pain to forfeit 6s 8d.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
Assessors none etc.
195
CB 7, 170d-171/ 6th September 1595
Christiana = John Potterne (dcd) Alice = John Lowes deceased
| = Chidoicus Parsons dcd |
John Potterne aged 21 | |
daughter Jane = Richard Collens
youngest
Meonstoake Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta Sexto die
Septembris Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei
defensoris etc. xxxvij
Essonie Thomas Ragwood
Richarde Stone essoniaverunt
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collens senior Johannes Nicolls
Johannes Linter Johannes Addam
Rogerus Richardes Richardus Honiman
Thomas Bower Christoferus Lowes
Edmundus Dayshe Johannes Daishe
Thomas Strugnell Arthurus Twinam
Thomas Carpenter Richardus Cheesman jurati
Johannes Parson est liber sectator curie.
Presentatio xij
Juratores videlicet Johannes Collens et socij sui jurati veniunt et
presentant super sacrum suum quod omnia bene.
Presentatio Homagij Homagium ibidem jurati veniunt et presentant Christiana
Potterne que de Domino tenuit duranti viduetate sua unum messuagium et unam
virgatam terre et unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre quondam Thome
Collin in Meonstoake. Ac etiam in unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre et
dimidiam quondam Willelmi Potterne citra ultimam curiam cepit in virum quondam
Chidoicus Parsons etc. Ideo etc.
Item ulterius presentant quod Johannes est filius junior et proximus heires Johannis
Potterne ad omnia premissa ei est etatis xxjus
annorum at amplius qui presens in curie
petit admitti ad finem suum pro premissa. Sed ad huc respectuatur etc.
196
CB 7, 170d-171/ 6th September 1595
flamboyant "V" in Visus but no discernable face.
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Court held there 6th September in 37th
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Thomas Ragwood
Richarde Stone excused
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collens senior John Nicolls
John Linter John Addam
Roger Richardes Richard Honiman
Thomas Bower Christopher Lowes
Edmund Dayshe John Daishe
Thomas Strugnell Arthur Twiman
Thomas Carpenter Richard Cheesman sworn
John Parsons is free of suit of Court.
Presentation of the twelve The Jurors namely John Collens and his sworn fellows
came and presented on oath that all is well.
Presentation of the Homage The Homage there sworn, came and
presented that Christine Potterne who holds of the Lord during her Widowhood, a
messuage and a yardland of land, and a messuage and a half yardland of land formerly
held by Thomas Collin in Meonstoke. And also a messuage and a half yardland of land
formerly held by William Potterne, since the last court has taken for a husband a
certain Chidoicus Parsons. Therefore etc.1
Likewise furthermore they present that John is the youngest son and next heir of John
Potterne for all the aforementioned and is 21 years of age or more, who is present in
court to seek to be admitted to his fine for the aforementioned. But at this [court his
admittance] is postponed.
1 A new husband taken in Widowhood
197
Item presentant quod Alicia Lowes Vidua que de Domino tenuit duranti viduetate sua
unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre et unum cotagium cum gardino et xx acras
terre nuper de dominicis Domini quondam Johannis Lowes, diem suam clausit
extremum. Et super hoc venit Ricardus Collens et Jana uxor eius filia junior et heres
Johannis Lowes et clamant se admitti tenentes inuctes, ad omnia premissa virtute
cuiusdam copie hic in curia ostense gerentis datam septimo die Aprilis anno regni
Domine Regine Elizabethe xxviij. Sed ad huc respectuatur.
Misericordia iij d pena Item presentant quod Johannes Parsons est liber sectator
curie et fecit defaltam ideo ipse in misericordia.
Ad hanc curiam veniunt Ricardus Collens et Jana uxor eius et dant Domino de fine
xiij s iiij d pro licentia dimittendi ad firmam iij clausa terre vocatas Shogdeanes
continentia per estimacionem xviij acras ac sex acras terre per estimacionem parcellas
terrarum custumariorum eorundem infra manerium predictum necnon comunem
pasturam pro octaginta ovibus super communia ibidem cuicumque voluerit bone fame
et honeste conversationis a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo futuro usque
finem termini decem annorum tunc proximum sequentem si ijdem Ricardus et Jana vel
alter eorum tam diu vixerunt. Salvus semper Domino omnibus redditibus et servicijs
inde debitis et consuetis et eis conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Et ulterius Homagium presentant quod omnia bene.
Afferatores nulli quia nihil ad
afferandum
198
Likewise they presented that Alice Lowes, who held of the Lord for her Widowhood, a
messuage and a yardland of land and a cottage with a garden and twenty acres of land
recently of the Lord’s demesne, formerly held by John Lowes, has died. And after this
came Richard Collens and Jane his wife, the youngest daughter and heir of John
Lowes and claims to be admitted as tenants ----- to all the aforementioned by virtue of
a certain copy shown in this court bearing the date 7th April in the 28th year of the
Lady Queen Elizabeth (1586). But at this [court their admittance] is postponed.
Amercement 3d penalty Likewise they presented that John Parsons is free of suit
of court and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy.
To this court came Richard Collens and Jane his wife and gives a fine of 13s 4d for
licence to demise for a fixed payment two closes of land called Shogdeanes containing
by estimation eighteen acres, and six acres of land by estimation, a parcel of customary
land of the same within the said manor, and also common pasture for 80 sheep on the
common there, to whomever he wishes who is of good name and honest conversation
from Michaelmas (29th September) next to come until the end of a term of ten years
then next following, if either of the same Richard and Jane live that long. Saving
always for the Lord all rents and services therein owed and accustomed and it is
granted to them and not otherwise.
And furthermore the Homage presents that all is well.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess
199
CB 8, 7d/ 7th October 1596 WCM 23046
Roger Richardes
|
Saloman
Maynstoke sp Visus Frankipledgij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta
septimo die Octobris Anno Regni Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regine fidei defensoris etc. tricesimo octavo
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collens senior Thomas Strugnell
Johannes Linter Arthurus Twynam
Rogerus Richardes Willelmus Lane
Thomas Bower Christoferus Lowes
Johannes Collens junior Johannes Nicolls
Johannes Wyat Ricardus Honyman
Edmundus Dashe Johannes Adams
Thomas Carpenter Johannes Dashe
Thomas Vengeam jurati
Johannes Parsons Generosus est liber sectator curie.
Johannes Ferley [est liber sectator curie].
Willelmus Foster [est liber sectator curie].
Ad hanc curiam venit Rogerus Richardes et dat Domino de fine tres solidos et quatuor
denarios pro licentia dimittendi ad firmam unum cotagium cum gardino adiacenti in
Maynstoke cuidam Salomoni Richardes filio suo a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli
ultimo preterito usque finem termini viginti annorum tunc proximi sequentis. Salvus
semper Domino omnibus redditibus et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis. Et ei
conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Ricardus Bevis juratus est in Assisa Domine Regine.
Presentacio xij Juratores videlicet Johannes Collens et socij sui jurati veniunt et
presentant quod Johannes Parsons Generosus amovit unum heapum lapidum existens
Le Bound inter terram vocatam Le Capellam Ecclesie Catholie Sancte Trinitate
Wintoniensis et terram huius manerij ad dampum Domini huius manerij et tenentium
eius. Ideo fuit colloquium inde cum Domino.
Misericordia Item presentant quod Johannes Colyn et Stephenus Colvile sunt
residentes infra precinctus huius visus et fecerunt defaultam, ideo.
200
CB 8, 7d/ 7th October 1596
New scribe using very beautiful Gothic lettering - rather difficult to read!
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there 7th October in
the 38th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
John Collens senior Thomas Strugnell
John Linter Arthur Twynam
Roger Richardes William Lane
Thomas Bower Christopher Lowes
John Collens junior John Nicolls
John Wyat Richard Honiman
Richard Dashe John Adams
Thomas Carpenter John Dashe
Thomas Vengeam sworn
John Parsons, Gentleman, is free of suit of court.
John Ferley [is free of suit of court].
William Foster [is free of suit of court].
To this court came Roger Richardes and gives to the Lord a fine of three shillings and
four pence for licence to demise for a fixed payment a cottage with adjacent garden in
Meonstoke, to a certain Saloman Richardes, his son, from Michaelmas (29th
September) last past, until the end of a term of twenty years then next following.
Saving always for the Lord all rents and services therein owed and accustomed. And it
is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
Richard Bevis was sworn in to the Lady Queen’s Assize.
Presentation of the twelve The Jurors namely John Collens and his sworn
fellows came and presented that John Parsons, Gentleman, has removed a heap of
stones being the boundary between land called the Chapel of the Catholic Church of St
Trinity in Winchester and land of this manor, to the damage of the Lord and his
tenants. Therefore there will be a conference with the Lord.
Amercement Likewise they presented that John Colyn and Stephen Colvile
are residing within the precinct in this view and are in default. Therefore etc.
201
Pena Preceptum est Ricardo Honyman sufficienter facere sepes suas inter
terram suam et terram Johannis Collens senioris et Johannis Adams ante festum
Nativitatis Domini proximum sub pena x s.
Et ulterius presentant quod omnia bene.
Electus Ad hanc curiam Willelmo Lane electus est Decennarius ibidem et
juratus.
Afferatores Johannes Lynter et Thomas Baker.
CB 8, 25d-26/ 19th March 1597
Roger Richardes Chidiocus Parsons = Christiana
|
William
Maynstok Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Sabbati
Decimo nono die Martij Anno Regni Domine nostre Elizabethe dei gratia Anglie
Francie et Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. tricesimo nono
Essonie Willelmus Lynter, Thomas Lynter, Edmundus/Edwardus Potter,
Johannes Wyett, Ricardus Bevys et Robertus Hall
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Linter Johannes Nicolles
Johannes Collens senior Christoferus Lowes
Ricardus Collyns Ricardus Honnyman
Johannes Collyns junior Thomas Carpenter
Edmundus Dashe Johannes Dashe et
Thomas Strugnell Josephus Wyett jurati
Heriettum xxvj s viij d redditus xxvj s iiij d finis vi li xiij s iiij d Ad
hanc curiam venit Rogerus Richardes et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre vocatam Tomlyns ac unum aliud messuagium et
unam virgatam terre ac toftum unius messuagij et dimidie virgate terre et duas acras
terre vocatas Pophay. Necnon unum messuagium vocatum Mylne Howse quinque
acras terre arrabilis et tres acras bosci ad opus et usum Willelmi Richardes filij sui
unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum Domino
factam xxvj s viij d. Super quo in eadem curia Dominus concessit omnia et singula
premissa prefato Willelmo Richardes, habenda et tenenda sibi secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xxvj s iiij d. Et omnia alia opera et servicia inde
prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo vj li xiij s
iiij d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
202
Penalty It was ordered for Richard Honyman to properly mend his fences
between his land and the land of John Collens senior and [that of] John Adams before
Christmas next on pain 10s.
And furthermore they present that all is well.
Elected At this court William Lane was elected as Tithingman there and was
sworn in.
Assessors John Lynter and Thomas Baker
CB 8, 25d-26/ 19th March 1597
Different scribe again – another new spelling of Meonstoke - Maynstok
Meanstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 19th
March in the 39th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals William Lynter, Thomas Lynter, Edmund/Edward Potter, John Wyett,
Richard Bevys and Robert Hall
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Linter John Nicolls
John Collens senior Christopher Lowes
Richard Collyns Richard Honnyman
John Collyns junior Thomas Carpenter
Edmund Dashe John Dashe and
Thomas Strugnell Joseph Wyett sworn
Heriot 26s 8d rent 26s 4d fine of £6 13s 4d To this court came
Roger Richardes and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a messuage and a yardland
of land called Tomlyns. And another messuage and a yardland of land, and a toft of a
messuage and a half yardland of land, and two acres of land called Pophay. And also a
messuage called Mylne Howse, five acres of arable land, and three acres of woodland
for the use and behoof of William Richardes, his son. Therefore a heriot falls due to the
Lord, in this case by special payment by arrangement with the Lord 26s 8d. After this
at the same court the Lord grants all and singular the premises to William Richardes, to
have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 26s 4d.
And all other works and services therein owed and accustomed. And he gives to the
Lord for a fine thereby to hold such an estate £6 13s 4d. And he did fealty and was
admitted thereby as tenant.
203
xij pro Domina Regina Johannes Lynter et socij sui veniunt et presentant totum
Homagium non utendus arcis suis secundum formam statuti. Et ulterius pro Domina
Regina quod omnia bene.
Item dicunt quod tenentes Episcopi Wintoniensis infra villam de Chiddinge
superoneraverunt communiam et amoverunt bundam infra terram Domini huius
manerij. Ideo advisatur.
Item presentant quod Johannem Parsons Firmarius de Exon pro removendo bundam
vocatum a Stone Heape a loco solito usque aliud locum infra terram Domini manerij.
Ideo advisatur.
Item presentant unum vervicem vocatam a Wether Tegg esse extrahura qui comittitur
Edmundo Dashe cui preceptum est proclamare eundem iuxta formam statuti etc.
Consuetudo pro Viduetate Item dicunt quod infra manerium predictum talis
habitur subsequens consuetudinem videlicet That yse any customarye tenent of this
mannor dye seazed of customarye holde his wydowe shall fyne to the Lorde and have
till that her husband died seazed of duringe her lief. But yf she marye before she fyne
with the Lorde shee shall forfeyt her whole estate. And they further saye that if by
verdue of the ancient court rolls of this mannor this shall not appeare to be there
custome then they hymblie submitt them selves to suche custome as shall appeare by
the rolls and praye there veredict to be for there costome amended accordinglie and to
be made known to them at the next courte.
Ad hanc curiam venit et petit a Domino licentiam dimittendi unum messuagium et
unam [unfinished].
Ad hanc curiam venit Chidiocus Parsons et petit a Domino licentia dimittendi unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac unum mesuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre.
Ac unum messuagium etiam unum mesuagium virgatam et dimidiam virgatam terre ut
in vire Christiane uxoris eius dimittere premissos pro termino duodecim annorum si
eadem Christiana tam dui vixerit modo sit bone fame et honeste conversacionis. Et dat
Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo [left blank]. Et ei conceditur in forma
predicta. Et non aliter. Salvus semper Domino omnibus servicijs inde debitis et
consuetis.
Pena iij s iiij d Preceptum est omnibus inhabitantibus infra manerium
habentibus terras adiungentes super Whaddon Lane reparare fensuras suas ante
primum diem Maij proximum sequentem sub pena quilibet eorundem qui defaltam
fecit iij s iiij d.
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Twelve for the Lady Queen John Lynter and his fellows came and presented
that the whole Homage is not using their bows (and arrows) according to the terms of
the statute.
And furthermore for the Lady Queen that all is well.
Likewise they say that tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester within the village of
Chiddinge have overloaded the common and they have removed the boundary within
land of the Lord of this manor. Therefore consideration ….
Likewise they presented John Parsons, a Farmer of Exton, for removing a boundary
called a Stone Heape from its accustomed place within land of the Lord of the manor.
Therefore consideration ….
Likewise they presented a sheep called a Wether Tegg to be a stray which is entrusted
to Edmund Dashe who was ordered to proclaim the same according to the terms of the
statute etc.
Customs for Widowhood1 Likewise they say that within the said manor such
is the custom, that is, That yse any customarye tenent of this mannor dye seazed of
customarye holde his wydowe shall fyne to the Lorde and have till that her husband
died seazed of duringe her lief. But yf she marye before she fyne with the Lorde shee
shall forfeyt her whole estate. And they further saye that if by verdue of the ancient
court rolls of this mannor this shall not appeare to be there custome then they hymblie
submitt them selves to suche custome as shall appeare by the rolls and praye there
veredict to be for there costome amended accordinglie and to be made known to them
at the next courte.
To this court [unknown] came and sought from the Lord licence to demise a messuage
and a [unfinished].
To this court came Chidioc Parsons and seeks from the Lord licence to demise a
messuage and a yardland of land and a messuage and half a yardland of land. And a
messuage also a messuage, and a half yardland of land, and as a husband of Christiana
his wife to demise the aforementioned for a term of twelve years if the same Christiana
shall live that long and continues to be of good name and honest conversation. And he
gives to the Lord a fine thereby to hold such an estate [left blank]. And it is granted to
him in the form aforesaid and to not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord all services
therein owed and accustomed.
Penalty 3s 4d It was ordered for all the inhabitants of the manor who have land
adjacent to Whadden Lane to repair their fences before the 1st May next to come on
pain for each of them who makes default 3s 4d.
1 The custom for Widowhood - the first use of English for a custom of the manor.
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CB 8, 35d/ 4th October 1598
John Collyns senior
|
Thomas
Meynestoke ss Visus Frankipledgij cum Curia Manerij tenta ibidem die Martis
quarto dei Decimo Octobris Anno xxxx supradicto
Essonie Johannes Lynter, Georgius Dashe et Edwardus/Edmundus Dashe
essoniaverunt.
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Linter senior Ricardus Collyns
Josephus Wyett Johannes Dashe
Johannes Collyn junior Ricardus Petty
Arthurus Twinam Christoferus Lowes
Edmundus Dashe Johannes Adams
Thomas Strugnell Humfridus Heywarde jurati
Heriettum finis Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collyns senior et sursumreddidit
in manus Domini totum ius suum titulum interesse et demaundam que habet de et in
uno messuagio et duabus virgatis terre quondam Churchers ac uno quartro terre
continenti quinque acras terre nuper Johannis Collyns quondam Reynoldes. Ac etiam
uno messuagio et duabus virgatis terre quarum una virgata terre est purprestura
quondam Thome Myllions ad usum Thome Collyns filij ipsius Johannis Collyns
senioris unde accidit Domino de herietto [left blank] ex convencione facta cum
Domino hac vice tanth. Super quo in eadem curia venit predictus Thomas Collyns et
cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda sibi secundum consuetudinem
manerij per redditum xxiiij s iij
d
obolum per annum. Et alia opera et servicia inde
prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine [left blank]. Et fecit fidelitatem et
admissus est inde tenens.
Juratores pro Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Lynter senior et socij sui
veniunt et presentant pro Domina Regina quod omnia bene.
Homagium Preceptum est illis quibus pertinet ex presentacione defectu per
Homagium quod faciant januas et haias circa campos suos ante festum Nativitatis
Domini sub pena delinquente forisfacerent pro qualibet janua et le gate hame non
amendata iij s iiijd.
Item presentant quod Thomas Carpenter calumpniat unam partem aque cursus inter
Corhampton et Meanstoke qui ad Domini manerij pertinet ex noticia sua. Ideo
loquendum est cum Domino et consilio suo.
Pena Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis calumpniant
magnam partem commune suorum que ad Dominum manerij que noticia sua pertinet.
Ideo loquendum est poins.
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CB 8, 35/ 4th October 1598
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Tuesday 4th
October in the 40th year abovementioned.
Excusals John Lynter, George Dashe and Edward/Edmund Dashe are excused.
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Linter senior Richard Collyns
Joseph Wyett John Dashe
John Collyn junior Richard Petty
Arthur Twinam Christopher Lowes
Edward Dashe John Adams
Thomas Strugnell Humphry Heywarde sworn
Heriot fine To this court came John Collyns senior, and surrendered in to the
hands of the Lord all his right, title, interest and claim which he has of and in a
messuage and two yardlands of land formerly Churchers, and a plot of land containing
five acres of land, recently held by John Collyns, formerly Reynoldes. And also a
messuage and two yardlands of land of which one yardland of land is encroachment
land, formerly held by Thomas Myllions, for the use of Thomas Collyns, the son of the
same John Collyns senior. Whereupon a heriot of [left blank] falls due to the Lord, by
an agreement made with the Lord, in this case, a tenth. After this to the same court
came the aforesaid Thomas and took from the Lord all and singular the premises, to
have to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 24s 3½d a year. And
all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gives to
the Lord for a fine [left blank] and he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
Jurors for the Lady Queen namely John Lynter senior and his sworn fellows
came and presented for the Lady Queen that all is well.
The Homage It was ordered for those to whom it is pertains, and shown to be
at fault by the Homage, to repair their gates and hedges around their fields before
Christmas on pain for anyone who offends to be forfeited for each gate or gate hame
not mended 3s 4d.
Likewise they presented that Thomas Carpenter claims a part of the water running
between Corhampton and Meonstoke which pertains to the Lord of the manor by his
cognizance. Therefore there is a suit with the Lord and his counsel.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the tenants of the Lord Bishop of
Winchester claim a great part of their common which to his knowledge pertains to the
Lord of the manor. Therefore there is a suit ….
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Estraia venditur Item presentant unam le Wether Tegge estraiam esse et
superannuatim appreciata et venditur Edmundo Dashe pro ij s vj d.
CB 8, 48d/ 21st May 1598
Maynestoke ff Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Martis
vicesimo primo die Maij Anno Regni dicte Domine Elizabethe nunc Regine Anglie
Quadragesimo.
Essonie Johannes Lynter, Willelmus Linter, Georgius Dashe
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collyns junior Edmundus Dashe
Willelmus Lane Johannes Weyt
Ricardus Collyns Johannes Nicolles
Humfridus Heyward Christoferus Lowes
Thomas Strugnell Johannes Honyman
Ricardus Honyman Arthurus Twynam jurati
Juratores predicti veniunt et presentant pro Domina Regina quod omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem misericordia xxij d Presentant quod Johannes Parsons
Generosus est liber tenens et fecit defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia ij d. Item
presentant quod Chidiock Parsons, Thomas Carpenter, Willelmus Richardes,
custumarij tenentes quia fecerunt defaltam. Ideo quolibet eorum in misericordia ij d.
Item quod Ricardus Haseler, Thomas Ragwood, Nicholaus Collyns, Petrus Woodes,
Nicholus Wyett, Ranulphus Heather, Johannes Cakys et Henricus Henwood sunt
comorantes infra precinctum huius visus et fecerunt defaltam. Ideo quilibet eorum in
misericordia ij d.
Pena Preceptum est Willelmo Richardes ad purgandum viam prope aquam ad
finem australem inter domum ipsius Willielmi et le Mill House ante festum Nativitatis
Sancti Johanni Baptiste sub pena x s.
Pena Preceptum est eidem Willelmo ad reparandum januam suam apud
Whitelysse per eundem festum sub pena x s [scratched out] sibi pertinet vel illi cui
pertinet sub similiter pena.
Colloquium cum Domino Homagium ibidem presentant quod tenentes
Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis de Chiddinge incroachiaverunt super manerium
videlicet in le Comen. Ideo colloquium cum Domino et consilio suo.
208
Stray sold Likewise they presented a wether sheep which has been a stray for more
than a year, is valued at 2s 6d and sold to Edmund Dashe.
CB 8, 48d/ 21st May 1598
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Tuesday 21st
May in the 40th year of the reign of the aforesaid Lady Elizabeth, the present Queen of
England.
Excusals John Lynter, William Linter, George Dashe
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collyns junior Edmund Dashe
William Lane John Wyet
Richard Collyns John Nocolles
Humphrey Heyward Christopher Lowes
Thomas Strugnell John Honyman
Richard Honyman Arthur Twynam sworn
The aforesaid Jurors came and presented for the Lady Queen that all is well.
The Homage there amercement 22d They presented that John Parsons,
Gentleman, is a free tenant and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy 2d. Likewise
they presented that Chidiock Parsons, Thomas Carpenter, William Richardes,
customary tenants, because they are in default. Therefore each of them is in mercy 2d.
Likewise that Richard Haseler, Thomas Ragwood, Nicholas Collyns, Peter Woodes,
Nicholas Wyett, Randolf Heather, John Cakys and Henry Henwood are dwelling
within these precincts within this view and are in default. Therefore each of them is in
mercy 2d.
Penalty It was ordered for William Richardes to clear the road near the water at
the south end between the house of the same William and the Mill House before the
feast of the birth of St John the Baptist (24th June) on pain 10s.
Penalty It was ordered for the same William to repair his fence at Whitelysse by
the same feast on pain 10s {scratched out by scribe] pertains to himself or to that
person to whom it pertains on a similar penalty.
Conference with the Lord The Homage there presented that tenants of the
Lord Bishop of Winchester concerning Chiddinge have encroached upon the manor,
namely, the Common. Therefore there will be a conference with the Lord and his
counsel.
209
Ordinacio Ordinatum est per Dominum cum assensu tenentium ut
sequentur videlicet That yf any person henceforth do break or carrye away any hedge,
fense or stakes, pales or rayles from any mans ground of this manor without licence of
the owner the partie offendinge shall for every such offence proved against him or
them forfett xij d. And yf the offender be the childe or servunt to any inhabitant in the
same manor and not above xx years olde the father mother master or dame of suche
offender shall answer the payne or yelde the partie offendinge or be sett one half day in
the stocks, or forfett for any such their offence xij d.
Pena Preceptum est Johanni Adams reparare sepem suam inter ipsum et
Johannem Collyns juniorem in Besten ante primum diem Maij sub pena v s. Et interim
ad indempnum conformandum predictum Johannem Collyns periclo ipsius Johannis
Adams.
Pena Preceptum est Christofero Lowes sufficienter reparare sepes suas apud
Whatcombe erga Johannem Dashe ante xx diem Aprilis proximum sub pena v s.
Afferatores Ricardus Honyman
Johannes Wyett
CB 8, 59d /10th October 1598
Mainstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia (repeated) Curia Manerij ibidem
tenta die Martis decimo die Octobris Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie
Francie et Hibernie Regina fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina Johannes Lynter Nicholaus Collyns
Johannes Collyn junior Edmundus Dashe
Willelmus Lane Johannes Wyatt
Humfridus Hayward Johannes Collyns senior
Thomas Carpenter Johannes Nicoll
Thomas Strugnell Willelmus Richardes jurati
Juratores predicti pro Domina Regina dicunt quod omnia bene.
Thomas Strugnell iuratus ad Dominam Reginam.
Pena Preceptum est inhabitantibus ad amendum et reparandum altas vias
circa villam ante festum Pentecoste proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquenti v s.
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Regulation 1 It was ordered by the Lord with the agreement of the tenants, as
folows, that is, That yf any person henceforth do break or carrye away any hedge,
fense or stakes, pales or rayles from any mans ground of this manor without licence of
the owner the partie offendinge shall for every such offence proved against him or
them forfett xij d. And yf the offender be the childe or servunt to any inhabitant in the
same manor and not above xx years olde the father mother master or dame of suche
offender shall answer the payne or yelde the partie offendinge or be sett one half day in
the stocks, or forfett for any such their offence xij d.
Penalty It was ordered for John Adams to repair his fence between his and [land
of] John Collyns junior in Besten before the 1st May on pain 5s. And meanwhile for
the injury or loss for reforming [the fence] of the aforesaid John Collyns of the same
John Adams.
Penalty It was ordered for Christopher Lowes to properly repair his fences at
Whatcombe against [land of] John Dashe before 20th April next on pain 5s.
Assessors Richard Honyman and John Wyett
CB 8, 59d /10th October 1598
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Tuesday
10th October in the 40th year of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England,
France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Lynter Nicholas Collyns
John Collyn junior Edmund Dashe
William Lane John Wyatt
Humphrey Hayward John Collyns senior
Thomas Carpenter John Nicoll
Thomas Strugnell William Richardes sworn
The aforesaid Jurors for the Lady Queen say that all is well.
Thomas Strugnell is sworn in to the Lady Queen's [Assize].
Penalty It was ordered for the inhabitants to mend and repair the high roads
around the village before the feast of Pentecost (Whit-Sunday) on pain for each of
them who offends 5s.
1 Interesting regulation re. breaking fences, hedges, rails etc. The use of stocks as punishment.
211
Ordinacio Pena Ordinatum est That enny tenant haveinge swyne shall ringe or
pegg enny his or theire swyne and so keepe them from tyme to tyme uppon payne to
forfett for enny swyne found unringed or unpegged after sixe daies fore warning ij d.
Pena Preceptum est eis quibus pertinent ad reparandum sepes suas erga
Busshy Downe et haias erga terram Domine Laurence et tenentum suas ante festum
Sancte Andree proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquenti xij d.
Pena Preceptum est tenentes quibus pertinent ad faciendum portas et ianuas
suas per totum manerium ante predictum festum sub pena cuiuslibet offendenti in
contrarium ij s vj d.
Pena Preceptum est Ricardo Honyman sufficienter facere sepem suam erga
copiciam Edmundi Dashe ante festum Nativitatis Domini proximum sub pena v s.
Decennarius Johannes Adams iuratus est loco Chidioci Parsons.
Afferatores nulli quai nihil [ad] afferandum
CB 8, 72 /31st May 1599
[Progressus Vernalis 1598 Annoque Regine Elizabethe xlio
on page 71]
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta diem Sabbati
Tricesimo primo die Maij Anno Regni Dicte Domine Regine Elizabethe
Quadragesimo primo supradicto
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Collyns
Johannes Collyns junior Nicholus Collyns
Johannes Wyatt Willemus Richardes
Johannes Collyns senior Thomas Carpenter
Edmundus Dashe Petrus Woodes
Willelmus Lane Ricardus Honyman jurati
Actio Nicholaus Collyn versus Ricardum Honyman et Aliciam uxorem eius de
placito transgressionis.
Juratores predicti videlicet Johannes Lynter et socij sui predicti dicunt pro Domina
Regina quod omnia bene.
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Regulation It was ordered That enny tenant haveinge swyne shall ringe or pegg
enny his or theire swyne and so keepe them from tyme to tyme uppon payne to forfett
for enny swyne found unringed or unpegged after sexe daies fore warning ij d1.
Penalty It was ordered for those to whom it pertains to repair their fences
against Busshy Downe, and hedges against the land of Lady Lawrence and her tenants
before the feast of St Andrew (30th November) next on pain for each of them who
offends 12d.
Penalty It was ordered for tenants to whom it pertains to make their gates and
entrances about the whole manor before the aforesaid feast on pain for each who is
offending against [the ruling] 6d.
Penalty It was ordered for Richard Honyman to properly mend his fence against
the coppice of Edmund Dashe before Christmas next on pain 5s.
Tithingman John Adams was sworn in, in place of Chidioc Parsons.
Assessors: none because there was nothing to assess
CB 8, 72/ 31st May 1599
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 31st
May in the 41st year of the reign of the aforesaid Lady Queen Elizabeth
Excusals
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Lynter Richard Collyns
John Collyns junior Nicholas Collyns
John Wyatt William Richardes
John Collyns senior Thomas Carpenter
Edmund Dashe Peter Woodes
William Lane Richard Honyman sworn
Action Nicholas Collyn against Richard Honyman and Alice, his wife in a plea
of trespass.
The aforesaid Jurors namely John Lynter and his aforesaid fellows for
the Lady Queen say that all is well.
1 An order to ring and peg pigs.
213
Homagium ibidem loquendum cum Domino presentant quod tenentes Domini
Episcopi Wintoniensis de Chiddon incroachiaverunt super terram Domini manerij
videlicet Le Downe per quantitatum centum acras et amplius clamandum earundem ut
communia sua. Ideo loquendum est cum Domino et consilio suo.
Misericordia iij d Item presentant quod Johannes Parsons liber tenens manerij fecit
defaltam. Ideo ipse in misercicordia iij d.
Pena Item presentant quod Whytelease Gate, Halles Gate et Heatclose Gate remanent
non reparati. Preceptum est eis quibus pertinent ad reparandum easdem ante primum
diem Maij proximum sequentem sub pena deliquente iij s iiij d.
Pena Preceptum est Nicholao Collyn ad emendandum palam suam inter ipsum et
Ricardum Honyman per eundem diem sub pena ij s vj d.
Preceptum est Homagium ad videndum encroachiamentum super portam inter
Johannem Cheseman et Johannem Collyn seniorem qua visus etc. dicunt quod non est
encrochiamentum.
Afferatores Johannes Collyns
Edmundus Dashe jurati
CB 8, 84d /10th October 1599
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Mercurij decimo
diem Octobris Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regina fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo primo supradicto
Essonie
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Lynter Willelmus Lane
Johannes Collyns junior Ricardus Collyns
Thomas Carpenter Josephus Wyatt
Thomas Strugnell Edmundus Dashe
Johannes Dashe Willelmus Richardes jurati
Homagium ibidem Juratores predictus pro Domina Regina presentant quod omnia
bene.
Misericordia xv d Presentant quod Christoferus Lowes, Johannes Collyns senior,
Johannes Wyett, Ricardus Honyman et Johannes Adams custumarij tenentes manerij
fecerunt defaltam. Ideo quilibet eorundem in misericordia iij d.
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The Homage there suit with the Lord They presented that tenants of the Lord
Bishop of Winchester concerning Chidden, have encroached upon land of the Lord of
the manor namely The Downe by as much as a hundred acres and further are
complaining of the same regarding their common. Therefore there is a suit with the
Lord and his council.
In mercy 3d Likewise they presented that John Parsons, a free tenant of the manor, is
in default. Therefore he is in mercy for 3d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that Whytelease Gate, Halles Gate and
Heatclose Gate remain unrepaired. It was ordered for those to whom it pertains to
repair them before the Ist of May next on pain for those who offend 3s 4d.
Penalty It was ordered for Nicholas Collyn to mend his fence between his [land]
and that of Richard Honyman by the same day (1st May) on pain 2s 6d.
It was ordered for the Homage to oversee the encroachment, over the gate between
land of John Cheseman and that of John Collyn senior, which the view etc. says is not
an encroachment.
Assessors John Collyns
Edmund Dashe sworn
CB 8, 84d/ 10th October 1599
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Wednesday 10th
October in the 41st year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the lady Queen
John Lynter William Lane
John Collyns junior Richard Collyns
Thomas Carpenter Joseph Wyatt
Thomas Strugnell Edmund Dashe
John Dashe William Richarde sworn
The Homage there The aforesaid Jurors for the Lady Queen present that all is well.
Amercement 15d They presented that Christopher Lowes, John Collyns senior,
John Wyett, Richard Honyman and John Adams, customary tenants of the manor, are
in default. Therefore each of them is in mercy 3d.
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Pena Preceptum est Ricardo Richardes ad sufficienter reparandum domum suam cum
meremis et cooperturio ante festum Sancte Michaelis proximum sub pena xx s.
Pena Preceptum est Chidioco Parsons ad sufficienter reparandum domum suam cum
meremis et cooperturio ante xxv diem Mai proximum sub pena x s.
Pena Preceptum est Henrico Fry qui cottagium super vastum solum Domini sive
licentia erixit ad amovendum sua cottagio illo ante festum Sancte Michaelis proximum
sub pena v s.
Colloquium cum Domino Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi
Wintoniensis de Chiddon incroachiaverunt super Le Sheepe Downe inhabitantium de
Maynstoke ad quantitatum centum acras. Ideo loquendum est cum Domino et consilio
suo.
Pena Preceptum est Willelmo Richardes ad reparandum januam suam apud Whiteliss
tree ante festum Nativitatis Domini sub pena iij s iiij d. Et etiam ad sufficienter
faciendum sepes suas erga terras Simonis Wastler et Johannis Honyman ante festum
Sancte Andrea Appostoli proximum sequentem sub pena vj s viij d.
Pena Preceptum est Edwardo Frenche et Nicholao Frenche ad abcariendum fimum
suum ab alta via in Stoke Lane ubi modo iacet, ante festum Omnium Sanctorum
proximum sub pena vj s viij d.
Estraia Item presentant tres oves matrices existere in commune grege astraias a
festo Sancti Bartholomei ultimo preterito non dum superannuatim.
Decennarius Johannes Lynter electus et juratus.
Afferatores Johannes Dashe
Ricardus Collyns jurati
CB 8, 99 /10th April 1600
Richard Collyns = Jane William Collyn
|
Richard Cheesman = Agnes
| (all a little in doubt)
John
│
Richard
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Jovis decimo die
Aprilis Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regine
fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo secundo
Essonie Nullus
216
Penalty It was ordered for Richard Richardes to properly repair his house with
timber and thatch before Michaelmas (29th September) next on pain10s.
Penalty It was ordered for Chidioc Parsons to sufficiently repair his house with
timber and thatch before 25th of May next on pain10s.
Penalty It was ordered for Henry Fry to remove a cottage erected on the Lord’s
waste without licence before Michaelmas (29th September) next on pain 5s.
A conference with the Lord Likewise they presented that tenants of the Lord
Bishop of Winchester concerning Chiddon have encroached on The Sheep Down by as
much as one hundred acres [to the nuisance of] inhabitants of Meonstoke. Therefore
there will be a conference with the Lord and his council.
Penalty It was ordered for William Richardes to repair his gate at Whiteliss Tree
before Christmas on pain 3s 4d. And also to properly repair his fences against the lands
of Simon Wastler and John Honyman before the feast of St Andrew (30th November)
next on pain 6s 8d.
Penalty It was ordered for Edward Frenche and Nicholas Frenche to carry away
their dung from the High Road towards Stoke Lane where it now lies, before the feast
of All Saints (1st November) next on pain 6s 8d.
Stray Likewise they presented that three ewes in the common flock have been
strays for not more than a year since the feast of St Bartholomew (24th August).
Tithingman John Lynter was elected as Tithingman.
Assessors John Dashe
Richard Collyns sworn
CB 8, 99/ 10th April 1600
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with manor court held there Thursday 10th day
of April in the 42nd year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
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Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Lynter Nicholaus Collyn Chidiocus Parsons
Johannes Collyns junior Johannes Wyett Johannes Dashe
Ricardus Collyn Johannes Nicolles Johannes Adams
Thomas Strugnell Arthurus Twynam Thomas Carpenter jurati
Redditum iiij d finis xxvj s viij d Ad hanc curiam venerunt Ricardus
Collyns et Jana uxor eius ipsa Jana sola examinata per Henricum Trussell Generosum
Senescallum manerij predicti non compulsa sed spontanea voluntate sursumraddidit
[sursumreddidit] et uterque eorum sursumraddidit in manus Domini unam parcellam
terre continentem unam rodam terre in Manestoke predicto unde accidit Domino de
herietto hac vice unum parem caponum. Super quo in eadem curia venit Thomas
Pynck et cepit de Domino omnia et singular premissa habendum et tenendum sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum iiij d per annum. Et
omnia alia opera et servicia inde debit et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu
inde habendo xxvj s viij d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Memorandum quod tricesimo die Octobris Anno Regni Elizabethe quadragesimo
primo venerunt Richardus Cheseman filius et heres Johannis Cheseman defuncti filius
et heres Richardi Cheseman et Agnetis filie et heredis Willelmi Collyns qui de Domino
tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre
quondam Richardi et Allycie et unum cottagium et quatuor acras terre prope Shudley
vocatam Goselands in propria persona sua coram Henrico Trussell Generoso
Senescallo manerij predicti et sursumreddiderunt et uterque eorum sursumreddidit in
manus Domini predictum cottagium et quatuor acras terre iuxta Shudley vocatam
Goselands ad usum Richardi Bensted et heredum suorum. Et sic remanet [left blank]
unde/vide annie xliij Elizabethe pro concesse.
Juratores pro Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Lynter et socij sui predicti
presentant pro Domina Regina quod omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem misericordia Presentant quod Johannes Parsons
Generosus qui de Domino tenens liber fecit defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia vjd.
Pena Preceptum est toto Decenne ad reparandum altas vias et le Cawswey
secundum formam statuti ante ante [repeated] xxiiij diem Januarij proximum
sequentem sub pena delinquente ij s vj d.
Pena Preceptum est Johannis Collyns ad sufficienter reparandum januam
suam apud Grenefeld. Et Christofero Lowes, januam suam apud Halesgate, Johanni
Honyman januam suam apud Myle End gate, et Christofero Lowes januas suas apud
Staplegate et Longfurlonge ante festum Pentecoste proximum sequentem sub pena
cuiuslibet delinquente iij s iiij d.
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Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Lynter Nicholas Collyn Chidioc Parsons
John Collyns junior John Wyett John Dashe
Richard Collyn John Nicolle John Adams
Thomas Strugnell Arthur Twynam Thomas Carpenter sworn
Rent 4d fine 26s 8d To this court came Richard Collyns and Jane his wife, the
same Jane who was examined alone, without compulsion and voluntarily, by Henry
Trussell, Gentleman, the Steward of the said Manor, to surrender and each of them
surrenders into the hands of the Lord a parcel of land containing a rod of land in
Meonstoke, whereupon a heriot of a pair of capons falls due to the Lord. After this to
the same court came Thomas Pynck and took from the Lord all and singular the
premises, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the
manor for a rent of 4d a year. And all other works and services therein owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine 26s 8d to hold thereby such an estate.
And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Let it be noted that on the 30th day of October in the 41st year of Queen Elizabeth,
Richard Cheseman came [to court], as son and heir of John Cheseman, deceased son
and heir of Richard Cheseman and Agnes, daughter and heir of William Collyn, who
held of the Lord according to the custom of the manor, a messuage and a yardland of
land formerly held by Richard and Alice, and a cottage and four acres of land near
Shudley called Goselands, in his own person before Henry Trussell, Gentleman
Steward of the said Manor, and each of them surrendered into the hands of the
aforesaid Lord the aforesaid cottage and four acres of land near Shudley called
Goselands for the use of Richard Bensted and his heirs. And thus it remains [left blank]
to see in the year 43 of Elizabeth for the grant.
Jurors for the Lady Queen namely John Lynter and his aforesaid fellows
present for the Lady Queen that all is well.
The Homage there amercement They presented that John Parsons,
Gentleman, who is a free tenant of the Lord, is in default. Therefore he is in mercy 6d.
Penalty It was ordered for the whole Tithing to repair the high roads and The
Cawswey according to the terms of the statute before 23rd January next following on
pain 2s 6d for whoever offends.
Penalty It was ordered for John Collyns to properly repair his gate at Grenefild.
And Christopher Lowes his gate at Halesgate, John Honyman his gate at Myle End
gate, and Christopher Lowes his gates at Staplegate and Longfurlonge, before the feast
of Pentecost (Whit Sunday) next following on pain for each of them who offends 3s
4d.
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Colloquium Item presentant sicut pluris presentaverunt quod tenentes Domini
Episcopi Wintoniensis de Chiddon incrochiaverunt super communias Domini per
quantitatum centum acras et amplius. Ideo colloquium cum Domino.
Preceptum est Decennarij ad premuniendum Robertum Kinge, Agnetem Shambler et
Marsy Beyvys ostendere hic ad proximum curiam ad ostendum quo iure tenentum
separaliter domos in quibus inoib habitant.
Heriet xxvj s viij d redditum xxiiij s iiij d finis C s Ad hanc curiam
venit Christoferus Lowes et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum messuagium et
unam virgatam terre in Meanstoke Ferrant unde accidit Domino de herietto in denarijs
xxvj s viij d. Super quo in eadem curiam venit Ricardus Lowes et cepit de Domino
omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij
per redditum xxiiij s iiij d per annum. Et omnia alia opera et servicia inde debita et
consueta. Et dat Domino de fine centum solidos. Et fecit Domino fidelitatem et
admissus est inde tenens.
Heriet j par caponum redditum iiij d Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas
Dashe et cepit de Domino unam parcellam terre continentem per estimacionem unum
le pache terre parcellam terre Edmundi Dashe et per ipsum Edmundum sursumreddidit
die Mercurij primo x die Octobris Anno Regine Elizabethe quadagesimo primo unde
accidit Domino de herietto j parum pinguis caponum habendum et tenendum sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum iiij d per annum. Et
omnia alia opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine iij s iiij d.
Et fecit fidelitatem. Et admissus est inde tenens.
Afferatores Johannes Lynter
Nicholaus Collyn jurati
CB 8, 107/ 1st October 1600
John Nicholl
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Owen
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta dies Mercurij
primo die Octobris Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et
Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo secundo
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Lynter Ricardus Collyn Johannes Wyett
Johannes Collyns junior Thomas Strugnell Josephus Wyett
Chidiocus Parsons Nicholaus Collyn Johannes Collyn
Willelmus Lane Edmundus Dashe Thomas Pynck
jurati
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Conference Likewise they presented, just as they have many times presented, that
the tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester concerning Chiddon have encroached
upon the Lord’s common by as much as a hundred acres or more, therefore there will
be a conference with the Lord.
It was ordered for the Tithingmen to warn Robert Kinge, Agnes Shambler and Marsy
Bevys to appear at the next court to show that they are rightful tenants of those houses
in which they live.
Heriot 26s 8d rent 24s 4d fine 100s To this court came Christopher
Lowes and surrendered in to the hands of the Lord a house and a yardland of land in
Meonstoke Ferrant whereupon a heriot of 26s 8d, in money, falls due to the Lord. After
this to the same court came Richard Lowes and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor
for a rent of 24s 4d per year. And all other works and services thereby owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine100 shillings. And he did fealty to the
Lord and was thereby admitted as tenant.
Heriot 1 pair of Capons rent 4d To this court came Thomas Dashe and
took from the Lord a parcel of land containing by estimation a perch of land, part of
the land of Edmund Dashe and surrendered by himself, Edmund, on Wednesday 1st
October in the 41st year of Queen Elizabeth (1599), whereupon a heriot of a pair of fat
capons falls due to the Lord, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to
the custom of the manor for a rent of 4d a year. And all other works and services
therein owed and accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine 3s 4d. And he did
fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
Assessors: John Lynter
Nicholas Collyn sworn
CB 8, 107 /1st October 1600
View of the Frankpledge with court held there Wednesday 1st October in the 42nd
year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Lynter Richard Collyn John Wyett
John Collyns junior Thomas Strugnell Joseph Wyett
Chidioc Parsons Nicholas Collyn John Collyn
William Lane Edmund Dashe Thomas Pynck
sworn
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Herietum xxvj s viij d finis C s Ad hanc Curiam venit Johannes Nicholl et
sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum titulum statum interesse et
demandam que ipse habet de et in uno messuagio cum gardino et unam virgatam terre
in Meonstoke unde accidit Domino de herietto xxvj s viij d per specialem
composicionem cum Domino hac vice factam. Super quo in eadem curia venit Owinus
Nicoll filius predicti Johannis Nicoll et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa
habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per rall [redditum] xix s vj d
per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de
fine C s. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Juratores pro Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Lynter et socij sui predicti
venerunt et dicunt quod omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem presentant quod Le Highe Waies non reparati fuerunt prout ad
ultimam curiam eis preceptum fuit. Ideo totum Homagium forisfecit penas videlicet de
quolibet ij s vj d. Et ulterius preceptum est eis reparare easdem ante festum Pentecoste
proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente iij s iiij d.
Colloquium Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis de
Chidden incroachiaverunt super communem manerij ad grave dampnum tenentium.
Ideo loquendum est cum Domino.
Misericordia Item presentant Johannes Parsons liber tenens manerij eo quod
non fecit sectam suam huic curie. Ideo ipse in misericordia iij d.
Misericordia Item similiter presentant Petrus Woodes inhabitans infra
precinctem huius visus eo quod non comparuit. Ideo in misericordia iij d.
Decennarius Robertus Hall electus est Decennarius et juratus.
Afferatores Johannes Collyns junior
Willelmus Lane jurati
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Heriot 26s 8d fine 100s To this court came John Nicholl and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord all his right, title, status, interest and claim which he has of
and in a messuage with a garden and a yardland of land in Meonstoke, whereupon a
heriot, a payment agreed with the Lord in this case, of 26s 8d, falls due to the Lord.
After this to the same court came Owen Nicoll, son of the aforesaid John Nicoll, and
took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned to have and to hold to himself
according to the custom of the manor, for a rent of 19s 6d a year and all other works
and services thereby owed by custom. And he gave the Lord for a fine 100s. And he
did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Jurors for the Lady Queen namely John Lynter and his aforesaid fellows
came and presented that all is well.
The Homage there presents that the High Ways are founderous and have not
been repaired, as was ordered at the last court. Therefore the whole Homage is to
forfeit penalties, that is, each 2s 6d. And furthermore it was ordered for them to repair
the same before the next feast of the Pentecost on pain for each who offends 3s 4d.
Conference Likewise they presented that the tenants of the Lord Bishop of
Winchester concerning Chidden have encroached upon the common of the manor to
the serious nuisance of the tenants. Therefore there will be a conference with the Lord.
Amercement Likewise they presented that John Parsons, a free tenant of the
manor, has not made his suit of court. Therefore he is in mercy for 3d.
Amercement Likewise similarly they presented that Peter Woodes is living
within the precinct in this view and that he has not appeared. Therefore he is in mercy
for 3d.
Tithingman Robert Hall was elected as Tithingman and sworn in.
Assessors John Collyns junior
William Lane sworn
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CB 8, 135d -136/ 18th April 1601
John Lynter (dying) John Collyns junior Thomas Strugnell
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William Robert Thomas
John Lowes (dcd) John Collyns senior
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X Jane = Richard Collyns John Lynter dcd
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Thomas Bevys = Margery Thomas
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Richard
Maynestoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta die Sabbati
decimo octavo die Aprilis Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et
Hibernie Regine fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo tercio
Essonie Johannes Honyman
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collyns junior Johannes Wyett Josephus Wyett
Willelmus Lane Thomas Collyns Chidiocus Parsons
Thomas Strugnell Willelmus Richardes Ricardus Collyns jurati
Edmundus Dashe Arthurus Twyneham Ricardus Honyman
Homagium ibidem Idem Juratores presentant pro Domina Regina quod omnia bene.
Misericordia vj d Presentant quod Johannes Parsons Generosus liber sectator curie
fecit defaultam. Ideo ipse in misericordia vj d.
iiij herietta ix li Item presentant quod Johannes Lynter qui de Domino tenuit
secundum consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et iiij virgatas terre et tres
quarter terre citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino
iiij herietta videlicet iiij equos appreciatos ad ix li. Et ulterius quod Thomas Lynter est
eius filius et proximus heres ad premissa. Ideo preceptum est Decennarij ad habendum
predictum Thomam hic ad proximam curiam ad fidelitatem faciendum et finiendum
cum Domino.
Colloquium Item presentant ut seperius presentaverunt quod tenentes Domini
Episcopi Wintoniensis manerij sui de Chidden incroachiaverunt super communiam
tenens huius manerij apud ocidentalem finem de Le Shepe Downe. Et similiter quod
Johannes Parsons Generosus incroachiavit super communiam tenentium in pasturando
oves suas super eandem ubi de iure dicunt se nullus habent communiam. Ideo
loquendum est cum Domino et consilio suo super premissa.
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CB 8 p 135 -136/ 18th April 1601
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 18th
April in the 43rd year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals Johannes Honyman
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collyns junior John Wyett Joseph Wyett
William Lane Thomas Collyns Chidioc Parsons
Thomas Strugnell William Richardes Richard Collyns
Edmund Dashe Arthur Twyneham Richard Honyman sworn
The Homage there The same Jurors presented for the Lady Queen that all is well.
Amercement 6d They presented that John Parsons, Gentleman, is free of suit of
court and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy for 6d.
Four heriots £9 Likewise they presented that John Lynter who holds of the Lord,
according to the custom of the manor, a house and four yardlands of land and three
quarters of land, has died since the last court. Therefore four heriots fall due to the
Lord, namely four horses valued at £9. And furthermore that Thomas Lynter is his son
and next heir to the aforementioned. Therefore it was ordered for the Tithingmen to
have the aforesaid Thomas appear at the next court to do fealty and pay fine to the
Lord.
Conference Likewise they presented that the tenants of the Lord Bishop of
Winchester concerning his manor of Chidden have encroached upon the common of
the tenants of this manor at the western end of The Sheep Down. And similarly that
John Parsons, Gentleman, has encroached upon the common of the tenants in pasturing
his sheep on the same, where, by rights they say that he has no common. Therefore
there is a suit with the Lord and his council concerning the aforementioned.
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Pena forisfecit Item presentant quod Johannes Honyman et Willelmus
Richardes non reparaverunt les gates vocatos Millend et Whitelease prout ad ultimam
curiam preceptum fuerit. Ideo uterque eorum forisfecit iij s iiij d.
Item preceptum est omnibus tenentibus quibus pertinent ad sufficiendum faciendum
omnes januas seu portas circa communem campum quilibet pro parte sua ante festum
Pentecoste proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente iij s iiij d.
Supervisore Camporum Item preceptum est Edmundo Dashe et Thome Strugnell
junior diligenter prospicere si quis superonerant camporum vel communium cum
pluribus ovibus quam de iure debent sub pena offenses si qui et pro quolibet ove iiij d
totiens quotiens [left blank]. Et quod moverunt ad certificandum ad proximam curiam
sub pena utrique supervisoris predictis x s.
Pena Preceptum est Willelmo Richardes ad sufficienter faciendum sepem suam erga
Johannem Parsons Generosum per festum Pentecoste proximum sub pena x s.
Pena Presentant ulterius quod Johannes Parsons Generosus arravit viam in closo eius
vocato Beeson ducens ad domos Johannis Collyns et Thome Collyns. Preceptum est ei
relinquere eandem sicut prius vel ad predictam causam ad proximam curiam in
contrarium.
Pena Preceptum est tenentes quibus pertinent facere sepem apud Busshie Downe
erga terram Domine Lawrence ad forem predictam suam. Et quod nullus eorum dabit
licentiam alicui face viam per eandem sub pena delinquente xiij s iiij d.
Pena Preceptum est cuilibet tenentes manerij sufficienter annulare porcos suos ante
festum Assensionis Domini proximum sub pena delinquente pro qualibet porco
inventus non annulatus xij d.
Heriettum vi s viij d Decennarius ibidem videlicet Johannes Hall presentat
sursumredditio sibi facta secundum consuetudinem manerij citra ultimam curiam per
Johannem Lynter in extremis jacens in presentia Johannis Collyns et Thome Strugnell
tenentium custumariorum manerij unius domus cum atrio eiusdem et duorum closarum
terrarum iacentium apud Shalford continentium per estimacionem undecem acras terre
et parcellam pasture vocate Waddon continentem duas acras ad usum Willelmi Lynter
filij sui unde accidit Domino de herietto vj s viij d per specialem composicionem cum
Domino factam. Et super hoc venit predictus Willelmus et cepit de Domino omnia et
singula premissa habenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum per annum. Et omnia alia opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendum xx s. Et fidelitatem fecit et admissus est
inde tenens.
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Penalty forfeited Likewise they presented that John Honyman and William
Richardes have not repaired their gates called Millend and Whitelease which they were
ordered to do to the last court. Therefore both of them are to forfeit 3s 4d.
Likewise it was ordered for all the tenants to whom this is pertinent to properly make
good their gates for their parts of the boundaries around the common field before the
next feast of Pentecost on pain for anyone who offends 3s 4d.
Supervisors of the fields Likewise it was ordered for Edmund Dashe and Thomas
Strugnell junior, to diligently oversee whether anyone overloads the fields and
commons with more sheep than they are allowed by rights, on pain 4d for those who
offend as often as occurs [left blank]. And that they certify that they will remove them
at the next court on pain for both aforesaid Assessors 10s.
Penalty It was ordered for William Richardes to properly make good his fence
near the land of John Parsons, Gentleman, by the feast of Pentecost next on pain 10s.
Penalty They presented furthermore that John Parsons, Gentleman, ploughed the
road, near his Close called Beeson, leading to the houses of John Collyns and Thomas
Collyns. He was ordered to reinstate this same road just as it was, before the next
court.
Penalty It was ordered for those tenants to whom it is pertinent to make good
their fences at Busshie Downe near the land of the Lady Lawrence. And that none of
them will give permission to anyone who faces the same road on pain for those who
offend 13s 4d.
Penalty It was ordered for every tenant of the manor to properly ring their pigs
before next Ascension Day, on pain for each pig found unringed 12d.
Heriot 6s 8d The Tithingman there, namely, John Hall, presented that John Lynter
has since the last court lain dying, and in the presence of John Collyns and Thomas
Strugnell, customary tenants of the manor, and according to the custom of the manor
he has surrendered a house with a court and two closes of land lying near Shalford
measuring by estimation eleven acres of land, and part of a pasture called Waddon
measuring two acres, for the use of William Lynter his son. Whereupon a heriot falls
due, 6s 8d to be settled by payment made with the agreement of the Lord. And after
this came the aforesaid William and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned to have to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor
for a yearly rent. And all works and services therein owed and accustomed. And he
gave the Lord for a fine 20s thereby to hold such an estate. And he did fealty and was
admitted thereby as tenant.
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Herrietto vj s viij d redditum vj d finis xx s Ad hanc curiam venit
Johannes Collyns junior et sursumreddidit in manus Domini scitu unum messuagium
et quatuor acras terre parcellam unius messuagij et unius virgate terre vocate Loaders
unde accidit Domino de herrietto per specialem composicionem cum Domino hac vice
factam vj s viij d. Et super hoc venit Robertus Collins filius predicti Johannis et cepit
de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum per annum vj d et alia opera et servicia
pro inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu unde habendo xx s. Et
fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Redditum vj d finis v s Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Strugnell et
sursumreddidit in manus Domino unum cotagium cum atrio eiusdem iacenti parcellam
tenementi ipsius Thome contenti in copia gerens datum vicesimo quinto die Aprilis
anno regni Domino Elizabethe nunc Regine Anglie vicesimo unde accidit Domino de
herrietto nihil quia cottagium. Et super hoc venit Thomas Strugnell filius eius et cepit
de Domino cottagium predictum et cum atrio predicto habenda et tenenda sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum vj d per annum. Ac
omnia alia servicia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali
statu unde habendo v s. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Domin--- [partly erased]
Herrietum vj s viij d redditum ix
d finis Ad hanc curiam
venit Ricardus Collyns et Jana uxoris eius filia junior et heres Johannis Lowes defuncti
eadem Jana per Senescallum sola et secreta examinata existens ex sua libera et
spontanea voluntate et non coacta nec compulsa et sursumreddidit in manus Domini
unum clausum vocatum Staplegate Close continens per estimationem quinque acras
terre arrabilis parcellam unius messuagij et unius virgate terre. Ac unius cottagio cum
gardino et viginti acras terre nuper de dominicale Domini ac quondam Johannis Lowes
prout patet per copiam rotulorum curie datam septimo diem Aprilis anno regni dicte
Domine Elizabethe vicesimo septimo unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per
specialem composicionem cum Domino factam vj s viij d. Et super hoc venit Thomas
Collyns filius Johannis Collyns senioris et cepit de Domino predictum clausum
vocatum Staplegate Close parcellam premissorum habendam et tenendam sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum ix d per annum et omnia
alia opera et servicia unde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu
inde habendo [left blank]. Et fidelitatem fecit et admissus est inde tenens.
Redditum vj d finis ij capones Ad hanc curiam venit Ricardus Bevys et
cepit de Domino unum cottagium cum curtilagio adjacenti prope Avedens Crosse per
Thomam patrem suum licentia Domini obtanta nuper edificatum habendum sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum vj d per annum et
omnia alia opera et servicia unde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro
tali statu inde habenda duas capones. Et admissus est inde tenens sed fidelitatem eius
respectuatur quousque etc. Proviso tamen semper quod idem Ricardus permittit
Margariam matrem suam habere eandem solvendo redditum per inde debitum durante
vita sua naturali. Et quod idem Ricardus sit bonorum nomine fame et conversacionis
tam erga Dominum manerij predicti que tenente eisdem manerij.
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Heriot 6s 8d rent 6d fine 20s To this court came John Collyns junior
and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a messuage and four acres of land, a parcel
of a house and a yardland of land called Loaders. Whereupon a heriot of 6s 8d falls
due to the Lord made by special arrangement with the Lord on this occasion And after
this came Robert, son of John Collins, and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of
the manor for a rent of 6d a year and all other works and services therein owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine 20s and he did fealty and was thereby
admitted as tenant.
Rent 6d fine 5s To this court come Thomas Strugnell and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord a cottage with a court, lying near a parcel of a holding of
the land of Thomas contained in the copy bearing the date 25th April in the 20th year
of the reign of our Lady Elizabeth, now Queen of England (1578). Whereupon no
herriot falls due to the Lord because it is a cottage1. And after this came the aforesaid
Thomas Strugnell, his son, and took from the Lord the aforesaid cottage with court,
and the parcel of land to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the
custom of the manor for a rent of 6d a year. And all other services therein formerly
owed and lawfully accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine 5s thereby to hold
such an estate. And he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
Heriot 6s 8d rent 9d fine To this court came Richard Collyns and Jane, his
wife, the younger heir of John Lowes, deceased; the same Jane who freely and
willingly and not by compulsion, was secretly examined by the Steward, to surrender
into the hands of the Lord a close called Staplegate Close containing by estimation five
acres of arable land, a parcel of a house and a yardland of land. And also a cottage with
a garden and twenty acres, recently the Lord's demesne land and formerly held by John
Lowes, just as was shown in the copy of the court roll dated 7th April in the 27th year
of the reign of the aforesaid Lady Elizabeth. Whereupon a heriot of 6s 8d falls due to
the Lord on this occasion made by special arrangement with the Lord. And after this
came Thomas Collyns, son of John Collyn senior, and took from the Lord the aforesaid
close called Staplegate Close, a parcel of the aforementioned, to have and to hold to
himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 9d a year and
all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gives to
the Lord for a fine [left blank] to hold such an estate. And he did fealty and was
thereby admitted as tenant.
Rent 6d fine of two capons To this court came Richard Bevys and took from
the Lord a cottage with an adjacent yard, near Avedons Crosse which his father
Thomas had recently built, and a licence obtained from the Lord [for it in retrospect],
to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a
rent of 6d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine two capons to hold such an estate. And
he was thereby admitted as tenant but his allegiance was postponed until etc. Providing
nevertheless always that the same Richard permits his mother Margaret to have the
same, paying rent for what is owed during her natural life. And that the same
1 A cottage is not subject to a heriot.
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Afferatores Willelmus Lane
Thomas Strugnell jurati
CB 8, 138d/ 15th September 1601
Henry Honyman John Lynter (dcd) = Margaret
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John Richard Collyns = Jane
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta dies Sabbati Quinto
diem Septembris Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Regina fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo tercio.
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Collyns junior Nicholaus Collyns Ricardus Lowes
Ricardus Honyman Edmundus Dashe Willelmus Lane
Arthurus Twyneham Chidiocus Parsons Ricardus Collyns
Thomas Strugnell Johannes Nicholl Thomas Pinck jurati
Ricardus Cheeseman et Nicholaus French iurati sunt in Assize Domine Regine.
Juratores pro Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Collyns junior et socij sui
predicti dicunt quod omnia bene.
Pena Preceptum est Willelmo Richardes ad reparandum le Causeway in viam per
aquam ante festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena v s.
Homagium ibidem presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis villate
de Chidden incroachiaverunt super communiam Domini huius manerij.
Colloquium Ideo Colloquium cum Domino.
Misericordia iij d Idem misericordia Johannis Parsons Generosi liber tenens eo
quod fecit defaltam iij d.
Misericordia x d Idem misericordia Willemi Bevys j d, Nicholai Frenche j d, Petri
Woode j d, Thome Cheseman j d, Nicholai Wyett j d, Ricardi Cheseman j d, Willelmi
Cheseman j d, Johannis Davy j d, Johannis Adams j d, Johannis Bigbrook jd que non
comparuerunt.
Ad hanc curiam venit Margareta Lynter relicta Johannis Lynter et petit admitti ad
omnia que predictus Johannes obijt seisitus prout pre antea presentat existat habenda
duranti viduetate sua videlicet dum solam et castam se custodiuntur et fecit fidelitatem
et admissus est.
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Richard is of good name and decent behaviour, as any such tenant of the said manor
should be.
Assessors William Lane
Thomas Strugnell sworn
CB 8, 138d/ 15th September 1601
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 15th
September in the 43rd year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Collyns junior Nicholas Collyns Richard Lowes
Richard Honyman Edmund Dashe William Lane
Arthur Twyneham Chidioc Parsons Richard Collyns
Thomas Strugnell John Nicholl Thomas Pinck sworn
Richard Cheeseman and Nicholas French were sworn in to the Queen’s Assize.
Jurors for the Lady Queen namely John Collyns junior and his aforesaid fellows say
that all is well.
Penalty It was ordered for William Richardes to repair the Causeway towards
the road through the water before the feast of All Saints (1st November) next on pain
5s.
The Homage there presents that the tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester,
concerning the village of Chidden, have encroached upon the common of the Lord of
this Manor.
Conference Therefore there is a conference with the Lord.
Amercement 3d Likewise the amercement of John Parsons, Gentleman, a free
tenant because he is in default 3d.
Amercement 10d Likewise the amercement of William Bevys 1d, Nicholas
Frenche 1d, Peter Woode 1d, Thomas Cheseman 1d, Nicholas Wyett 1d, Richard
Cheseman 1d, William Cheseman 1d, John Davy 1d, John Adams 2d, John Bigbrook
1d, for non-appearance.
To this court came Margaret Lynter, Widow of John Lynter, and seeks to be admitted
to all that the aforesaid John, who has died, possessed, as she has before presented, to
have during her Widowhood as long as she remains alone and chaste, and she did
fealty and was admitted.
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Redditum iij d finis vj s viij d Ad hanc curiam recordatus existit quod
sedecim die Augusti ultimo preterito extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram
Johanne Harman Clerico Custode Collegij Beate Marie Wintoniensis prope Winton
apud Collegium predictum venit Johannes Honyman de Maynestoke et sursumreddidit
in manus Domini totum ius suus titulum statum interesse et demaundam qui habet in
uno cottagio cum gardino adiacenti per Henricum Honyman patrem suum edificatum
super vastum solum Domini vocato Millbanck in Waddon ad usum ipsius Johannis
Honyman de Maynestoke et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij si ipse
idem Johannes Honyman renuntebit a Regia Hibernie ubi in servicia Domine Regine
ad personis itarius est alioquando ad usum Johannis Honyman de Subberton et
heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij unde nihil accidit Domino de
herietto quia non est herietabile. Super quo ad hanc curiam venit predictus Johannes
Honyman de Subberton et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et
tenenda sibi et heredes suis secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum iiij
d per annum sub condicione predicta et sub condicione quod ipse vel Assignatus suus
de tempore in tempus manutenebunt et emendabunt tres portas ibidem quarum una
vocata Mylendgate altera Stoakegate, et tercia Waddongate, sumptibus suis proprius.
Et quod non habet aliquam communiam ibidem. Et idem Johannes Honyman de
Subberton dat Domino de fine pro tali statu habendo vj s viij s. Et admissus est inde
tenens sed fidelitatem eius respectatur usque proximam curiam.
Afferatores Thomas Strugnell
Edmundus Dashe jurati
Finis xx d Memorandum quod decimo tercio die Februarij anno regni dicte
Domine Regine Elizabethe quadragesimo quarto Dominus in consideracione
sursumredditionis unius copie licence concessare Ricardo Collyns et Jane uxori eius
dimittendi tenementum postscripti gerens datum undecimo die Januarij anno regni
euisdem Domine Regine xlij dedit licenciam eisdem Ricardi Collyns et Jane dimittendi
unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre. Ac unum cottagium cum gardino et triginta
acras terre nuper de dominicalis Domini a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli
proximum sequentem prout data presenti usque finem et terminum viginti unius
annorum ex tunc proximum sequentem cuicumque persone voluerunt modo sit bone
nominis fame et condiciones [conversationes]. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali licencia
inde habendo xv d. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvus semper
Domino omnibus redditibus et servicijs inde debitis et de iure consuetis.
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Rent 4d fine 6s 8d At this court it was recorded that on 16th August
last past, outside court and since the last court, before John Harman, Clerk and Warden
of the College of The Blessed Mary of Winchester near Winchester1, came John
Honyman of Meonstoke to the said College,, and surrendered in to the hands of the
Lord all his rights, title, interest, status and claim which he has in a cottage with an
adjacent garden, built by his father, Henry Honyman, upon the Lord’s waste ground
called Millbanck near Waddon, for the use of the same John Honyman of Meonstoke
and his heirs according to the custom of the manor, if the same John Honyman will
renounce to the Queen of Ireland when in the service of the Lady Queen in person, at
any time for the use of John Honyman of Subberton and his heirs according to the
custom of the manor. Whereupon no heriot falls due to the Lord because it (a cottage)
is not heriotable. After this to this court came the aforesaid John Honyman of
Subberton and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned, to have and to
hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor for a rent of 4d
a year, subject to the aforesaid condition, and on condition that he himself or his
Assign from time to time maintains and mends three gates there, one called
Mylendgate, another Stoakegate and the third Waddon Gate at his own expense. And
that he has no common there. And the said John Honyman of Subberton gives to the
Lord for a fine 6s 8d thereby to hold such an estate. And he is thereby admitted as
tenant but his fealty was postponed until the next court.
Assessors: Thomas Strugnell
Edmundus Dashe sworn
Fine 20d Let it be remembered that on the 13th February in the 44th year of the
reign of the aforesaid Lady Queen Elizabeth, the Lord, on consideration, surrendered a
copy of a licence to grant to Richard Collyns and Jane his wife, to demise a holding,
afterwritten bearing the date 11th January in the 42nd year of the reign of the same
Lady Queen, giving licence to the same Richard and Jane Collyns to demise a
messuage and a yardland of land, and a cottage with a garden and 30 acres of land
recently of the Lord's demesne, from Michaelmas next following from the present date
until the end of a term of 21 years then next following, to whomsoever a person they
wish now known to be of good name and who undertakes the conditions/of good
behaviour. And they give for a fine 20d thereby to have such licence. And it was
granted to them in the form aforesaid and not otherwise, saving always for the Lord,
all rents and services therein owed and lawfully accustomed.
1 Named Clerk and Warden of the College.
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CB 8, 158d/ 20th March 1602
Richard Cheseman Edmund Dashe
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William George
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta dies Sabbati
Vicesimo die Martij Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et
Hibernie Regina fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo Quarto
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Wyatt Willelmus Richardes Josephus Wyatt
Edmundus Dashe Johannes Dashe Owinus Nicoll
Thomas Strugnell senior Robertus Collyns Thomas Strugnell junior
Willemus Lane Arthurus Twynam Thomas Pynck jurati
Heriettum ij capones redditum iij d finis x s Ad hanc curiam
venit Ricardus Cheseman et sursumreddidit in manus Domini quatuor acras terre
vocatas Stooke parcella unius messuagij et unius virgate terre quondam Ricardi Allen
ad opus et usum Willelmi Cheseman filij sui unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice
ij capones. Et super hoc venit predictus Willelmus et cepit de Domino predictas
quatuor acras terre cum pertinentijs habendas et tenendas predicto Ricardo Cheseman
ad terminum vite sue et predicto Willelmo filio suo secundum consuetudinem manerij
per redditum iij d per annum. Et omnia alia opera et servicia unde debita et consueta.
Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu habendo x s. Et fidelitatem fecit et admissus est
inde tenens. Thomas Collens plegius pro solucione finis ad festum Sancti Michaelis
proximum.
Redditum iiij d finis vj s viij d Ad hanc curiam venit Ricardus Benstede
et cepit de Domino unum cottagium et quatuor acras terre iuxta Sudley vocatas
Gosemore nuper in tenura Ricardi Cheseman habendum et tenendum sibi et heredibus
suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum iiij d per annum. Et omnia alia
opera et servicia unde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu habendo
vj s viij d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens. Et heriettum cum
accederunt ij capones.
Herrittum ij capones redditum ij d Ad hanc curiam venit Edmundus
Dashe et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totus ius suus titulum statum interesse et
demaundam que ipse habet de et in una parcella terre vocata a hilse parcellam unius
messuagij et unius virgate terre quondam Thome Cawettes vocate Colsers in
Maynstoke unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem
cum Domino facta ij capones. Et super hoc venit Georgius Dashe filius predicti
Edmundi et cepit de Domino predictam hilvam terre habendam et tenendam sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum ij d per annum. Et
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CB 8, 158d/ 20th March 1602
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 20th
March in the 44th year of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of England, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Wyatt William Richardes Joseph Wyatt
Edmund Dashe John Dashe Owen Nicoll
Thomas Strugnell senior Robert Collyns Thomas Strugnell junior
William Lane Arthur Twynam Thomas Pynck sworn
Heriot 2 capons rent 3d fine 10s To this court came Richard
Cheseman and surrendered into the hands of the Lord four acres of land called Stoke, a
parcel of a messuage and a yardland of land formerly held by Richard Allen, for the
use and behoof of William Cheseman his son. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord
of two capons on this occasion. And after this came the aforesaid William and took
from the Lord the aforesaid four acres of land with appurtenances, to have and to hold
to the aforesaid Richard Cheseman for the term of his life and to the aforesaid William,
his son, according to the custom of the manor. And he gives to the Lord for a fine 10s
thereby to hold such an estate. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant. Thomas
Collens gives surety for the payment of the fine at Michaelmas next.
Rent 4d fine 6s 8d To this court came Richard Benstede and took from the
Lord a cottage and four acres of land near Sudley called Gosemore, lately in the tenure
of Richard Cheseman, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the
custom of the manor for a rent of 4d a year. And other works and services therein owed
and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 6s 8d thereby to hold such an estate.
And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant. And the heriot when it falls due to the
Lord, two capons.
Heriot 2 capons rent 2d To this court came Edmund Dashe and
surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, status, interest and claim which he
has of and in a parcel of land called a Hilse [hilva], part of a messuage and a yardland
of land, formerly held by Thomas Cawetts, called Colsers in Meonstoke. Whereupon a
heriot of two capons falls due to the Lord, made by a private arrangement with the
Lord on this occasion. And after this came George Dashe, son of the said Edmund and
took from the Lord the aforesaid hilva of land, to have and to hold to himself and his
heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 2d a year. And other works and
services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 3s 4d
thereby to hold such an estate. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
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omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro
tali statu habendo iij s iiij d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Juratores pro Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Wyatt et socij sui predicti
dicunt omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem presentat quod Thomas Carpenter qui de Domino tenuit unum
cottagium cum gardino et quatuor acras terre per redditum xvij d per annum citra
ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum. Unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac
vice per specialem conventionem cum Domino per copiam facta vj s viij d.
Pena Preceptum est Chidiocus Parsons sufficienter reparare domum et horreum que
tenuit in iure uxoris eius ante proximum curiam sub pena xl s.
Pena Preceptum est quibus pertinet sufficienter reparare et reparat custodire Hailes
Gate, Pound Lane Gate, Lonfurlonge Gate, Whitlisegate, Flytt Gate et Heath Close
Gate per primum diem Maij proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente v s.
Colloquium Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis villate de
Chidden incroachiaverunt et per multos annos elapsos custodientes oves suas super
communiam tenentium vocatam The Sheepe Downe et ipes/ipos communia sua unde
utere impedimentum unde loquendum est cum consilio Domini.
Misericordia xvj d De misericordia Johannis Parsons Generosi ij s vj d.
De misericordia Ricardi Lowes, iiij d, Willelmi Beavys iiij d, Nicholai Wyatt iiij d,
Henrici Howard iiij d.
Supervisores ovium hoc anno electus Willemus Lane [et] Willemus Richardes
jurati
Afferatores Thomas Strugnell senior
Willemus Lane jurati
Memorandum quod vicesimo nono die July anno supradicto Dominus concessit
licentiam Owino Nicolles dimittendi unum messuagium cum gardino et unum
virgatam terre ac etiam unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre in Maynestoke
predicto cuicumque persone voluerit modo sit bone nominis fame et honeste
conversacionis a data presenti usque finem et terminum sexdecem annorum tunc
proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum et finiendum si eidem Owinus tam dui
vixerit. Et ei concedita in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis semper Domino omnibus
redditibus et servicijs pro inde debitis et consuetis. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali
licentia habendo xij d per annum ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim
solvendi.
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Jurors for the Lady Queen namely John Wyatt and his aforesaid fellows say that all
is well.
The Homage there presents that Thomas Carpenter who held of the Lord a cottage
with a garden and four acres of land for a rent of 17d a year, has died since the last
court. Whereupon a heriot, made by the copy, falls due to the Lord, by special payment
with the Lord on this occasion 6s 8d.
Penalty It was ordered for Chidioc Parsons to properly repair a messuage and
granary which he held by the right of his wife, before the next court on pain 40s.
Penalty It was ordered for all of those to whom it is pertinent to properly repair
those gates for which they are guardians, Hailes gate, Pound Lane Gate, Longfurlong
Gate, Whitlisegate, Flytt Gate and Heath Close Gate by 1st May next on pain for those
who offend 5s.
Conference Likewise they presented that tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester
concerning the village of Chidden have encroached upon the tenants common called
The Sheepe Downe with their sheep for many years, and the tenants of the same
common thereby suffer hindrance. Therefore there with will be a conference with the
counsel of the Lord.
Amercement 16d Concerning the amercement of John Parsons, Gentleman, 2s 6d.
Concerning the amercement of Richard Lowes 3d, William Bevys 4d, Nicholas Wyatt
4d, Henry Howard 4d
Supervisors of sheep elected for this year William Lane [and] William Richardes
sworn
Assessors Thomas Strugnell senior
William Lane sworn
Let it be remembered that on 29th July in the year abovementioned (1602) the Lord
granted licence to Owen Nicolles to demise a messuage with garden and a yardland of
land, and also a messuage and a yardland of land in said Meonstoke, to whomsoever a
person he wishes, who is of good name, reputation and decent behaviour, from the
present date until the end of a term of sixteen years then next following until fully
completed, and to make fine, if the same Owen shall live that long. And it is granted to
him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord all rents and
services therein owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine12d to be paid
annually at Michaelmas thereby to hold such an estate.
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CB 8, 172d-173/ 16th 0ctober 1602
Thomas Wyatt John Collyn (the elder) John Collyns (junior)
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John Thomas (the younger) Robert
William Strugnell Nicholas Colyn = Alice Thomas Strugnell
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Saloman Thomas (elder son) Henry
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Sabbati decimo
Sexto die Octobris Anno Regni Domine Elizabethe dei gracia Anglie Francie et
Hibernie Regina fidei defensoris etc. Quadragesimo Quarto
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domina Regina
Johannes Wyatt Willelmus Richardes Josephus Nicolles
Edmundus Dashe Ricardus Loese Thomas Strugnell junior
Thomas Strugnell senior Ricardus Collyns Georgius Dashe
Willelmus Lane Ricardus Honyman Johannes Honyman
jurati
Novus redditum xij d finis ij capones Ad hanc curiam venit Henricus
Frye et cepit de Domino unam parcellam de vasto solo Domini apud Longfurlonge
Lane End continentem per estimacionem in longitudine erga viam Regalem ibidem
videlicet ab australi erga borialem sexaginta pedes et a parte orientali usque occidentali
sex decem pedes per estimacionem. Cum uno cottagio per eundem Henricum desuper
edificando habendum et tenendum sibi ad voluntatem Domini secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia
inde prius debita. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo ij capones. Et
fidelitatem fecit. Et admissus est inde tenens.
Heriettum xxvj s viij d finis Cvj s viij d Ad hanc curiam venit Nicholaus
Collyn et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totus ius suus status titulum interesse et
demaundam que ipse habet aut heredes poterit de et in uno messuagio et una virgata
terre. Ac uno messuagio et dimidia virgata terre vocata Goodwyns quandam Thome
Burwell. Ac etiam uno grangia nuper Johannes Collyn. Ac etiam uno cottagio nuper
Roberti Smythe unde accidit Domino de herietto per specialem composicionem cum
Domino hac vice facto xxvj s viij d. Et super hoc venit Thomas Collyns senior filius de
Nicholai habendo et tenendo sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xv s
iiij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo Cvj s viij d. Et fidelitatem fecit et admissus
est inde tenens. Et ulterius Dominus sub fine predicto concessit licentiam eidem
Thome dimittendi omnia et singular premissa prefato Nicholao patri suo ac
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CB 8, 172d-173d/ 16th October 1602
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 16th
October in the 44th year of the reign of Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Queen of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, etc.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lady Queen
John Wyatt William Richardes Joseph Wyatt
Edmund Dashe Richard Loese Thomas Strugnell junior
Thomas Strugnell senior Richard Collyns George Dashe
William Lane Richard Honyman John Honyman jurati
New rent 12d fine 2 capons To this court came Henry Frye and took
from the Lord a parcel of the Lord's accustomed waste ground at Longfurlonge Lane
End containing by estimation in length towards the King's road there, that is, 60 feet
from the south towards the north, and 16 feet by estimation from the eastern side as far
as the western side. With a cottage built upon it by the same Henry, to have and to hold
to himself at the will of the Lord according to the custom of the manor for a rent of
12d a year and all other works and services formerly owed. And he gave the Lord for a
fine thereby to hold such an estate two capons. And he did fealty and was admitted
thereby as tenant.
Heriot 26s 8d fine 106s 8d To this court came Nicholas Collyn and
surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, title, interest and claim which he
has or his heirs will be able to claim, of and in a messuage and a yardland of land. And
also of a messuage and a half yardland of land called Goodwyns formerly held by
Thomas Burwell. And also a grange lately held by John Collyn. And also a cottage
lately held by Robert Smythe whereupon a heriot of 26s 8d falls due to the Lord made
on this occasion by a private arrangement with the Lord. And after this came Thomas
Collyns, elder son of Nicholas, to have and to hold according to the custom of the
manor for a rent of 15s 4d per year and all other works and services formerly owed and
accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a fine thereby to hold such an estate 106s 8d.
And he did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant. And furthermore the Lord under
the said fine, granted the licence to the same Thomas to demise all and singular the
aforementioned to the aforesaid Nicholas his father, and Alice wife of Nicholas, for the
term of twenty years if the same Nicholas and Alice or either of them shall live that
long, from Michaelmas (29th September) last past and it is granted to them in the form
aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord all rents and services therein
owed and accustomed.
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Alicie uxori ipsius Nicholai pro termino viginti annorum si ijdem Nicholaus et Alicia
aut altera eorum tam dui vixerit. A festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito
et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis semper Domino omnibus
redditibus et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis.
Juratores pro Domina Regina videlicet Johannes Wyatt et socij sui predicti
dicunt quod omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem pena presentat quod altas vias circa villam per totam
Decennam predictam sunt in decasu. Ideo preceptum est tamen quibus pertinet ad
sufficienter reparandum easdem ante festum Sancte Johannis Baptiste proximum sub
pena cuiuslibet deliquente ij s vj d.
Pena Preceptum est eis quibus pertinent ad reparandum Lez Cawswaies transientia
rivolum ibidem per festum Sancti Andree proximum sub pena cuiuslibet deliquente
xijd.
In Assisa Domine Regine Henricus Strugnell filius Thome Strugnell
Saloman Strugnell filius Willelmi Strugnell
jurati
Colloquium Item presentat quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis de Chidden
incroachiaverunt super Le Downe prout superius presentaverunt existit. Ideo
colloquium cum Domino et consilio suo.
Pena Item presentat quod Chidiock Parsons non reparans domum suum prout
ei preceptum sint. Ideo preceptum est ei ad reparandum eandem ante proximum curiam
sub pena xl s.
Pena Preceptum est Johannis Honyman de Subberton ad reparandum januam
apud Myland ante festum Sancte Martini proximum sub pena v s.
Pena Preceptum est Johannis Collyns junior ad reparandum onli- Myll Gate
per eundem diem sub similiter pena v s.
Pena Preceptum est similiter Margaret Lynter Vidua ad reparandum Flite Gate
per eundem diem sub similiter pena v s.
Pena Preceptum est Thome Collyns junior ad reparandum Heyth Close Gate
per eundem diem sub similiter pena v s.
Misericordia vj d De misericordia Johannes Parsons Generosi liber sectator curie
que non comparavit vj d.
Misericordia viij d De misericordia Johannis Dashe et Ricardi Bensted
custumariorum tenentium que non comparuerunt uterque iiij d.
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The Jurors for the Lady Queen namely John Wyatt and his aforesaid fellows say
that all is well.
The Homage there penalty presents for the whole Tithing that the high roads
around the village are in disrepair. Therefore it was ordered nevertheless for those to
whom it pertains to properly repair them before the feast of St John the Baptist (29th
August) next on pain for those who offend 2s 6d.
Penalty It was ordered for everyone to whom it pertains to properly repair The
Causeways crossing the river there by the feast of St Andrew (30th November) next on
pain for those who offend 12d.
For the Queen's Assize Henry Strugnell son of Thomas Strugnell
Saloman Strugnell son of William Strugnell
sworn
Conference Likewise they presented that the tenants of the Lord Bishop of
Winchester at Chidden have encroached upon the The Downe as previously presented.
Therefore there is to be a conference with the Lord and his counsel.
Penalty Likewise they presented that Chidiock Parsons has not repaired his
messuage as he was ordered. Therefore it was ordered for him to repair it before the
next court on pain 40s.
Penalty It was ordered for John Honyman of Subberton to repair his gate at
Myland before the feast of St Martin (11th November) on pain 5s.
Penalty It was ordered for John Collyns junior to repair ---- Myll gate by the
same date on a similar pain 5s.
Penalty Similarly it was ordered for Margaret Lynter Widow to repair Flite Gate
by the same date on a similar pain 5s.
Penalty It was ordered for Thomas Collyns junior to repair Heyth Close Gate by
the same date on a similar pain 5s.
Amercement 6d Concerning the amercement of John Parsons, Gentleman, who is
free of suit of court and who has not appeared, 6d.
Amercement 8d Concerning the amercement of John Dashe and Richard Bensted,
customary tenants, who have not appeared, for each 4d.
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Annualis [cognitio] vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Robertus Collyns filius Johannes
Collyns junior et petit licentiam dimittendi unum cottagium per predictum Johannem
Collyns ad usum suum sursumreddiditum et sex acras terrarum suorum customariorum
manerij predicti. Et dat Domino pro tali licentiam habendo a festo Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli proximum futurum pro vj annis ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli
annuatim unum annualem cognitionem vj d ad dictum festum solvendo. Et ei
conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvus semper Domino redditibus et
servicijs pro unde debitis et consuetis.
Ad hanc curiam venit Nicholaus Collyn et super sacrum suum ad tunc et ibidem
prestitit et dicit et deponit prout sequentur videlicet he sonets/souets/scuets that there is
a hilvis of arrable land in the occupacone of John Wyatt lyinge in Beston under the
Farmars hedge there, And that Elizabeth Lacye his sister descred him that he woulde
remember John Wyett his sonne to delyver up the same hilvis of ground before
mencioned to John Collyn the elder for that yt was his ground. And Thomas Wyatt
father of John Wyatt in his lief tyme reported and told to this examenate that it was
belonging to the holdinge that is now Thomas Collyns the Yonger which John Collyns
the elder, father of the sone Thomas late held.
Afferatores Willelmus Lane
Willelmus Richardes jurati
Annualis cognitione vj d Memorandum quod decimo die November anno regni
dicte Domine Regine quadragesimo quarto supradicto Dominus concessit Ricardo
Cheseman licentiam dimittendi omnia et singula messuagia terre et tenementa sua
custumaria tenet de Domino manerij predicti infra manerium predictum Edwardo Serle
Generoso a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque ad finem et
terminum viginti unius annorum ex tunc proximum sequentem. Et dat Domino de
annuali redditu pro tali licentia habendo vj d per annum ad festum Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli annuatim solvendo per eundem Edwardum. Salvus semper Domino
omnibus redditibus et servicijs pro unde debito et consueto. Et ei conceditur in forma
predicta et non aliter.
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Annual ackowledgement fee 6d To this court came Robert Colyns, son of John
Collyns junior, and seeks licence to demise a cottage surrendered for his use by the
aforesaid John Collyns, and six acres of his customary land of the said manor. And he
gave the Lord for a fine thereby to hold such licence from Michaelmas (29th
September) next to come for six years, paying an annual recognition fee of 6d at each
said feast of Michaelmas. And it was granted to him in the form aforesaid and not
otherwise. Saving always for the Lord all rents and services therein owed and
accustomed.
To this court came Nicholas Collyn and on his oath, and then and there, he pledged and
declared and stated as evidence just as follows, that is, he sonets/souets/scuets that
there is a hilvis of arable land in the occupacone of John Wyatt lyinge in Beston under
the Farmars hedge there, And that Elizabeth Lacye his sister descred him that he
woulde remember John Wyett his sonne to delyver up the same hilvis of ground before
mencioned to John Collyn the elder for that yt was his ground. And Thomas Wyatt
father of John Wyatt in his lief tyme reported and told to this examenate that it was
belonging to the holdinge that is now Thomas Collyns the Yonger which John Collyns
the elder, father of the sone Thomas late held.
Assessors William Lane
William Richardes sworn
Annual recognition fee 6d Let it be remembered that on 10th November in
the 44th year of the reign of the aforesaid Lady Queen Elizabeth (1602) the
abovementioned Lord granted licence to Richard Cheseman to demise all and singular
a messuage of land and his customary holding held of the Lord of the said manor
within the said manor, to Edward Serle, Gentleman, from Michaelmas last past until
the end of a term of 21 years and then next following. And he gave the Lord an annual
rent of 6d a year to hold such licence, to be paid annually at Michaelmas by the same
Edward. Saving always for the Lord all rents and services therein formerly owed and
accustomed. And it is granted to him and not otherwise.
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CB 9, 4d-5/ 7th May 1603 WCM 23047
Thomas Collyn = Jane
(just dcd)
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Sabbati septimo
die Maij Annis Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie
Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie primo et Scotie
tricesimo sexto.
Essonie Nullus
Willelmus Lane Johannes Dashe Thomas Strugnell junior
Ricardus Collens Johannes Wyatt Edmundus Dashe
Thomas Strugnell Willelmus Richardes Thomas Dashe
Ricardus Honyman Ricardus Lowes Georgius Dashe jurati
Juratores pro Domino Rege presentant quod omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem misericordia iij d pena Presentant quod Johanna Carpenter
Vidua incroachiavit super altam viam Regiam erigendo unam palum ante domum suam
in nocumente vicinorum suorum. Ideo ipse (ipsa) in misericordia iij d. Et preceptum
est ei reformando eandem ante festum Sancte Michaelis proximum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Preceptum est Ricardo Lowes et Ricardo Honyman ad faciendum januam
vocatam Haws Gate ante ultimam diem Maij proximum sequentem sub pena
deliquente iij s iiij d.
Pena Et similiter Ricardi Richardes pro Whiteclise Gate per eundem diem sub pena
iij s iiij d.
Pena Et similiter Johanni Collyns ad sufficienter faciendum Grenefeld Gate per
eundem diem sub similiter pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Et similiter Ricardo Lowes ad faciendum Staplegate sufficienter per eundem
diem sub similiter pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Et similiter preceptum est eis quibus pertinent ad sufficienter faciendum Le
Poundgate per eundem diem sub similiter pena iij s iiij d.
Item presentant quod Thomas Collyn qui de Domino tenuit unum messuagium et unam
virgatam terre ac unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre virgatam Godwyns
quondam Thome Burwell. Ac etiam unam grangiam nuper Johannis Collyn. Ac unum
cottagium nuper Roberti Smyth per redditum xv s iiij d per annum citra ultimam
curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herietto nihil
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CB 9, 4d-5/ 7th May 1603
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 7th
May in the 1st year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, (King) of
England, Scotland France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. that is, the 1st of
England, France and Ireland, and the 36th of Scotland.
Excusals None
William Lane John Dashe Thomas Strugnell junior
Richard Collyns John Wyatt Edmund Dashe
Thomas Strugnell William Richardes Thomas Dashe
Richard Honyman Richard Lowes George Dashe sworn
The Jurors for the Lord King present that all is well.
The Homage there amercement 3d Penalty They presented that
Joan Carpenter, Widow, has encroached upon the King's high road by erecting a fence
in front of her house to the nuisance of her neighbours. Therefore she is in mercy 3d.
And it was ordered for her to restore the same before Michaelmas next on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty It was ordered for Richard Lowes and Richard Honyman to mend the
gateway called Haws Gate before the last day of May next to come on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Similarly Richard Richardes for Whiteclise Gate by the same date on
pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Similarly John Collyns to properly mend Grenefeld Gate by the same
date on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Similarly Richard Lowes to mend Staplegate properly by the same date
and on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Similarly those to whom it pertains were ordered to properly mend Le
Poundgate by the same date and on pain 3s 4d.
Likewise they presented that Thomas Collyn who held of the Lord a messuage and a
yardland of land, and a messuage and a half yardland of land called Godwyns,
formerly held by Thomas Burwell, and also a grange lately held by John Collyn, and a
cottage lately held by Robert Smyth for a rent of 15s 4d per year, has died since the
last court. Whereupon heriots fall due to the Lord because as he has no goods no heriot
is to be paid1. And after this came Joan, his wife, and seeks to be admitted to all the
aforementioned to have for herself during her Widowhood, while she remains alone
and chaste according to the custom of the manor. And she did fealty and was admitted
in the form aforesaid.
1 Although her has land, he has no goods so no heriot to be/can be paid.
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quia habent bona. Et super hoc venit Jana uxoris eius et petit admitti ad omnia
premissa habenda sibi duranti viduetate sua videlicet dum solam et castam se gesserit
secundum consuetudinem manerij. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissa est in forma predicta.
Misericordia vj d Item presentant quod Chideock Parsons non dum reparavit
domum suam prout ad ultimam curiam preceptum fuit. Ideo pena forisfecit sed ulterius
habet diem usque proximam curiam sub pena predicta.
Misericordia iiij d Item presentant quod Chideock Parsons and Johannes Collyns
customarij tenentes fecerunt defaltam. Ideo utroque eorundem in misericordia ij d.
Colloquium Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis in
Chidden incroachiaverunt super terram Domini manerij vocatam Le Sheepe Downe, ut
superius presentatus quod in disheredicione Domini manerij et tenentes manerij
predicti. Ideo loquendum est cum Domino et consilio suo.
Supervisores agrorum videlicet Willelmus Lane et Willelmus Richardes
presentant quod omnia bene.
Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Dashe et petit admitti ad unum messuagium et unam
virgatam terre vocatam Knappes virtute cuiusdem copie hic in curia presentate gerentis
datam vicesimo tercio die Maij anno regni Domini Elizabethe nunc Regine Anglie (?)
et admissus est inde tenens etc.
Supervisores agrorum pro hoc anno noviti electi Johannes Whyte et Ricardus
Lowes jurati.
Afferatores Willelmus Richardes
Ricardus Lowes jurati
CB 9 p 33-33d/ 14th September 1604
Richard Honiman = Alice John Potterne
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Chideock Parsons = x Potterne
Richard Lowes (decsd)
|
Richard Collyns = Jane Lowes (younger daughter) Owen Nicholls = Bridget
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Veneris decimo
quarto die Septembris Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et
Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie secundo et
Scotie Tricesimo octavo
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Amercement 6d Likewise they presented that Chideock Parsons has not yet
repaired his house as he was ordered to do at the last court. Therefore a penalty is to be
forfeited but furthermore he has a day until the next court on the aforesaid pain.
Amercement 4d Likewise they presented that Chideock Parsons and John
Collyns, customary tenants, are in default. Therefore both are in mercy 2d.
Conference Likewise they presented that tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester
concerning Chidden have encroached upon land of the Lord of the manor called The
Sheepe Downe, and furthermore they presented that this dispossesses the Lord of the
manor and his tenants. Therefore there is a conference with the Lord and his council.
The Supervisors of the fields namely William Lane and William Richardes present
that all is well.
To this court came John Dashe and seeks to be admitted to a messuage and a yardland
of land called Knappes by virtue of a certain copy presented in this court bearing the
date 23rd May in the (?) year of the reign of Lady Elizabeth, the (then) present Queen
of England, and is thereby admitted as tenant.
The Supervisors of the fields Newly elected for this new year are John Whyte
and Richard Lowes, sworn.
Assessors William Richardes
Richard Lowes sworn
CB 9, 33-33d/ 14th September 1604
Very bad bleed though on the original page 33
Meanstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Thursday 14th
September, that is, in the 2nd year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God,
King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. and the 38th
year of Scotland.
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Essonie Nullus
Juratores
Thomas Collyns junior Thomas Strugnell Georgius Dashe
Johannes Collyns Ricardus Lose Ricardus Collyns
Johannes Wyatt Willelmus Richardes Owinus Nicolles
Willelmus Lane Ricardus Honyman Arthurus Twynam jurati
Misericordia v s De misericordia Willelmi Lynter pro preceparare ut quod non
habenti in scripto nomina sectate curie prout ei preceptum fuit v s.
Actio Thomas Strugnell versus Ricardum Honyman et Aliciam uxoris eius in
transgressione pro filando unum ulmum in closo que ques nuper crestenabat dampnum
ij s vj d.
Actio Thomas Stone versus Willelmum Richardes in debiti xij d cognitione actio.
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Thomas Collyns et socij sui predicti dicunt
quod omnia bene.
Homagium misericordia xij d presentant quod John Parsons Generosus liber
tenens fecit defaultam. Ideo ipse in misericordia xij d.
Pena Item presentant quod Chidiock Parsons non reparavit domum quam tenet in
iure uxoris eius nuper uxor Johannis Pottern defuncti. Ideo pena super ipsum imposita
videlicet xiij s iiij d forisfecit. Et ulterius preceptum est reparare eandem ante
proximam curiam sub pena forisfaciendi.
Pena Item presentant quod omnes jannuas circa communes campos ville predicte
esse ruinose et in decasu. Ideo preceptum est illis quibus pertinent sufficienter reparare
easdem de tempore in tempus infra spatium septem dierum ac modo reparare ante
festum Sancte Lucis Evangelist proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente iij s iiij d.
Pena Item presentant quod Johanna Carpenter Vidua non dum amovit palam apud
domum suum super altam viam ibidem incrochiatam sed pena videlicet iij s iiij d
forisfecit. Et ulterius preceptum est ei amovere eandem ante proximam curiam sub
pena iij s iiij d.
Colloquium Item presentant sicut superius presentaverunt quod tenentes Domini
Episcopi de Chidden incrochiaverunt super (super repeated) communiam manerij de
Meanstoke cum bidentibus suis in disheredacionem (disheredacione) Domini manerij
et nocumento tenentium eiusdem manerij. Ideo huiuslibet petit a Domino remedium
providere.
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Excusals None
Jurors
Thomas Collyns junior Thomas Strugnell George Dashe
John Collyns Richard Lose Richard Collyns
John Wyatt William Richardes Owen Nicolles
William Lane Richard Honyman Arthur Twynam sworn
Amercement 5s Likewise the amercement of William Lynter who is warned for
not having in writing a list of names of those excused suit of court as he was ordered to
5s1.
Action Thomas Strugnell against Richard Honyman and Alice his wife for
transgessing, that is, for felling an elm tree once growing in the close, which is a
nuisance 2s 6d.
Action Thomas Stone against William Richardes for debt of 12d in recogniton
of the action.
Jurors for the Lord King namely Thomas Collyns and his aforesaid fellows, say that
all is well.
The Homage amercement 12d The Homage presented that John Parsons,
Gentleman is a free tenant, and in default. Therefore he is in mercy 12d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that Chidiock Parsons has not repaired his
house which he holds by right of his wife, recently the wife of John Pottern, deceased.
Therefore a penalty, namely, of 13s 4d is imposed upon him, and he is forfeited. And
furthermore he is ordered to repair the same before the next court on pain to forfeit.
Penalty Likewise they presented that all the gateways around the common fields
of the aforesaid village to be ruinous and in disrepair. Therefore it was ordered for
those to whom this pertains to properly repair the same from time to time within a
period of seven days, and now to repair them before the feast of St Luke the Evangelist
(18th October) next on pain for those who offend 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that Joan Carpenter, Widow, has not yet moved
the fence near her house which encroaches upon the high road there, but a penalty,
namely, 3s 4d is forfeited. And furthermore she is ordered to remove the same before
the next court on pain 3s 4d.
Conference Likewise, just as at the last court, they present that tenants of the Lord
Bishop of Chidden have encroached upon [upon repeated] the common of the manor
of Meonstoke with their sheep, which dispossesses the Lord of the manor and is a
nuisance to the tenants of the same manor. Therefore they seek provision of a remedy
from the Lord.
1 Warned for not having compiled a list of those excused suit of court.
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Pena Preceptum est quod nullus tenentes manerij ponantur fimum vel stercolanum
suis in vanellis circa villam de Meanstoke sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente pro quolibet
carectata in contrarium ponit xij d.
Pena Item preceptum est quod nullus tenentes manerij permittant animalia sua ire ad
largum in venellis nisi cum aliquis eos fugare ad vel ad clausuras suas sub pena
cuiuslibet delinquente pro quolibet porcis toties quoties forisfacerent xij d.
Estraia venditur iiij s Homagium presentant unum aprem de astraia qui venit in
manerium circa festum Sancti Lucis Evangelist ultimo preterito et in custodia Nicholai
Frenche qui proclamatum est secundum formam statuti. Et appreciatus per tenentes et
post modum venditum prefato Nicholao pro iiij s.
Herietum vj s viij d redditus vj d finis xiij s iiij d Ad hanc curiam recordatum
existit quod Ricardus Collyns et Jana uxor eius filia junior et heres Ricardi Lowes
defuncti extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam venit coram Henrico Trussell Generoso
Sensecallo manerij predicti apud Drokensford eadem Jana per prefatum Senescallum
ad tunc et ibidem sola examinata existens voluntarie et non coacta sed spontanea et
sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suam statum titulum interesse et
demaundam que habent aut alterum eorum habet de et in una closa terre arrabilis
continens per estimacionem duas acras terre vocata Butts parcellam terre nuper predicti
Johannis Lowes ad usum Willelmi Lane unde accidit Domino de herietto per specialem
composicionem cum Domino hac vice factam viij d. Et super hoc venit predictus
Willelmus Lane et cepit de Domino predictas duas acras terre vocatas Butts habendas
et tenendas sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum vj d
per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino
de fine pro tali statu inde habendo xiij s iiij d. Et presens in curia fecit fidelitatem et
admissus est inde tenens.
Herietto xiij s iiij d redditum finis l s Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit
quod Owenus Nicholls de Meanstoke alius scilicet nono diem Novembris ultimo
preterito extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam apud domum mansionalem Henrici
Trussell Generosi Senescalli manerij predicti scituatam Le Southe Cloysters Eclisie
Cathedrale Sancte Trinitate Wintoniensis venit et tunc et ibidem coram prefato
Senescallo in presentia Johannis Wyat unius custumarij tenens manerij predicti et
sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et
demaundam que ipse vel heres poterit de et in uno messuagio cum gardino et uno
virgata terre. Ac etiam de et in uno alio messuagio et uno virgate terre in Meanstoke
predicto ad opus et usum Brigitte modo uxoris ipsius Owenij unde accidit Domino de
herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum Domino factam xiij s iiij d in
pecunijs. Et sic premissa remanet in manus Domini. Et super hoc venit predicta
Brigitta et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum [left blank] per annum
et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro
tali statu inde habendo l s. Et admissa est inde tenens sed fidelitas eius respectuatur
usque proximam curiam.
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Penalty It was ordered that none of the tenants of the manor should leave dung
or dungheaps in the lanes of Meonstoke on pain for each cartload, for each person who
offends against this 12d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that none of the tenants of the manor should
permit their animals to be at large in the lanes or otherwise to drive animals to or
towards their closes, on pain for each who offends to be forfeited for every pig
(animal) as often as nenessary 12d.
Stray to be sold 4s The Homage presented that a stray young boar which has been
in the manor since the feast of St Luke (18th October) last past is in the custody of
Nicholas Frenche who claims it according to the terms of the statute. And it has been
valued by the tenants and after this is sold to the aforesaid Nicholas for 4s1.
Heriot 6s 8d rent 6d fine 13s 4d At this Court it was recorded that Richard
Collyns and Jane his wife, the younger daughter of Richard Lowes, deceased, appeared
at a special court held since the last court before Henry Trussell, Gentleman Steward of
the said manor, at Droxford; the same Jane who alone, voluntarily and without
compulsion allowed herself to be secretly examined, and she surrendered into the
hands of the Lord all her right, statutory title, interest and claim which they had, or
either of them had, in a close of arable land containing by estimation two acres called
Butts, a parcel of land recently held by the aforesaid John Lowes, for the use of
William Lane. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, on this occasion made by
special arrangement with the Lord 6s 8d. And after this came the aforesaid William
Lane and took from the Lord the aforesaid two acres of land called Butts, to have and
to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 6d a
year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he
gave the Lord for a fine13s 4d thereby to hold such an estate. And he is present in
court to do fealty and he was thereby admitted as tenant.
Heriot 13s 4d rent fine 50s At this court it was recorded that Owen
Nicholls of Meonstoke at another [court], that is, on the 9th November last past, at an
extra court and since the last court, at the mansion house of Henry Trussell, Gentleman
Steward of the said manor, situated in the South Cloisters of the Cathedral Church of
St. Trinity of Winchester, came and then and there before the aforesaid Steward and in
the presence of John Wyat, a customary tenant of the said manor, surrendered into the
hands of the Lord all his right, statutory title, interest and claim which he or his heirs
have, of and in a messuage with a garden and a yardland of land. And also of and in
another messuage and a yardland of land in Meonstoke, for the use and behoof of
Brigitte, the present wife of the aforesaid Owen. Whereupon a heriot of 13s 4d in cash,
falls due to the Lord, on this occasion made by special arrangement with the Lord. And
thus the aforementioned remains in the hands of the Lord. And after this came the
aforesaid Brigitte and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned, to have
and to hold to herself and her heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of
[left blank] a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and
accustomed. And she gave the Lord for a fine thereby to hold such
1 The claiming of strays.
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Jurati annis Willemus Lynter et Ricardus Collyns pro hoc anno jurati.
CB 9, 54d-55/ 6th April 1605
John Collyns Jnr Humphrey Hayward just dcd
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Robert dcd Thomas x Joseph (younger son)
John Honyman = Joan Humphrey Hayward dcd
dcd | |
Agnes (aged c. 14) Joseph
John Lowes dcd
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x Jane (younger daughter) = Richard Collins
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta dies Sabbati Sexto
die Aprilis Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie
Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Tertio et Scotie
Tricesimo octavo.
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domino Rege
Thomas Collyns Willelmus Richardes Ricardus Honyman
Johannes Wyat Ricardus Lowes Ricardus Collyns
Edmundus Dashe Johannes Dashe Thomas Dashe
Willelmus Lane Thomas Strugnell Arthurus Twyneham jurati
Admissus tenens Beatrix Lynter admissa est ad unum cotagium etc. per copiam
datam vicesimo septemo die Aprilis anno regne Regine Elizabethe xxxij.
Juratores pro Domina Regina dicunt quod omnia bene.
Homagium presentat quod Robertus Collyns filius Johannis Collyns junioris qui de
Domino tenuit unum messuagium et quatuor acras terre parcellam unius messuagij et
unius virgate terre ibidem vocatam Loaders citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit
extremum unde accidit Domino de herietto unius ovis maternalis. Et quod Thomas
Collyns frater junior ipsius Roberti est proximus heres per consuetudinem ad premissa
tamen querendum est in rotulis curie pro consuetudine finem in hereditate.
Obitus tenentis Item presentat quod Humfridus Hayward qui de Domino tenuit
unum cotagium cum curtilagio et gardino adiacenti nuper Johannis Collyn necnon
toftum unius cotagij citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum (citra ultimam
curiam diem suum clausit extremum repeated). Unde accidit Domino de herietto nihil
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an estate 50s. And she was admitted as tenant but fealty was postponed until the next
court.
Sworn in for this year William Lynter and Richard Collyns were sworn in for
this year.
CB 9, 54d-55/ 6th April 1605
Map
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 6th
April in the 3rd year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England,
Scotland, France and Ireland, and 38th of Scotland.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lord King
Thomas Collyns William Richardes Richard Honyman
John Wyat Richard Lowes Richard Collyns
Edmund Dashe John Dashe Thomas Dashe
William Lane Thomas Strugnell Arthur Twyneham sworn
Admitted as tenant Beatrice Lynter was admitted to a cottage etc. by a copy
dated 27th April in the 32th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1590).
The Jurors for the Lord King say that all is well.
The Homage presented that Robert Collyns, son of John Collyns junior, who held of
the Lord a messuage and four acres of land, a parcel of a messuage and a yardland of
land called Loaders, has died since the last court, whereupon a heriot falls due to the
Lord of a ewe. And that Thomas Collyns, the younger brother of the same Robert is the
next heir by custom to the aforementioned nevertheless it is queried in the court rolls
for the custom of fine to be heriotable.
Death of a tenant Likewise they presented that Humphrey Hayward who held of
the Lord a cottage with a yard and adjacent garden, lately held by John Collyn, and
also a toft of a cottage, has died since the last court, whereupon a heriot falls due to the
Lord but because it is not heriotable none is due. And that Joseph Hayward, younger
son of the aforesaid Humfrey, is his next heir to the same.
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quia non est herietabile. Et quod Josephus Hayward filius junior predicti Humfride est
eius proximus heres ad eandem.
Obitus tenentis admissa Viduetate Item presentat quod Johannes Honyman
qui de Domino tenuit unum cotagium cum pertinentijs citra ultimam curiam diem
suum clausit extremum unde nihil accidit Domino de herietto quia non est herietabile.
Et quod Agnes Honyman filia eius est proximus heres ad premissa et etatis quindecim
annorum aut eo circiter. Et super hoc venit Johanna relicta ipsius Johannis et clamat
tenere premissa duranti viduetate sua videlicet dum castam et innupta se gesserit. Et
fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissa est in forma predicta.
Redittum vj d finis v d Ad hanc curiam venit Josephus Hayward et cepit
de Domino unum cotagium cum curtilagio et gardino adiacenti quondam Johannis
Collyn ac nuper Humfridi Hayward patris sui defuncti. Necnon tofta unius cottagij
iuxta tenementum nuper Agnetis Willpole in parte australi et tenamentum nuper Thome
Collyn ex parte boreali quondam Thome Smith habendum et tenendum sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum vj d per annum et
omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine v s. Et
fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Redditum xxj d finis xx s Ad hanc curiam venit Richardus Collins et Jana
uxoris eius filia junior et heres Johannis Lowes defuncti ipsam Jana sola examinata per
Senescallum et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum
interesse et demandam que ipsi habent aut alterum eorum habent de et in una closa
terre vocata Portway Close continenti per estimacionem septem acras terre arabilis ad
opus et usum Willelmi Lynter et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij et
unam acram terre arabilis iacentem in Church Close inter terram Josephi Wyat ex
australi parte et viam Regiam ex parte boreali et abuttant super domum mancionalem
Willelmi Strugnell ex occidentali parte ad opus et usum Johannis Cooke junioris unde
accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum Domino
factam iij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Willelmus Lynter et cepit de Domino
predictum clausum terre vocatum Portway Close continens per estimacionem septem
acras terre arabilis habendum et tenendum prefato Willelmo Lynter et heredibus suis
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xxj d per annum et omnia alia opera et
servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xx s. Et fecit fidelitatem
et admissus est inde tenens.
Redditum iij d finis ij s vj d Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Cooke junior et
cepit de Domino unam acram terre arrabilis iacentem in Churchclose inter terram
Josephi Wyat ex australi parte et viam Regiam ex parte boriali et abuttant super
domum mancionalem predicti Willelmi Strugnell ex parte occidentali nuper parcellam
terre herretabilis Jane uxoris Richardi Collyns habendam et tenendam eiusdem
Johannis Cooke junioris et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum per annum iij d et omnia alia opera et servicia unde prius debita et consueta.
Et dat Domino de fine ij s vi d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
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Death of a tenant admitted for her Widowhood Likewise they presented
that John Honyman, who held of the Lord a cottage with appurtenances, has died since
the last court, but there is no heriot due as it is not heriotable. And that Agnes
Honyman, his daughter is the next heir to the aforementioned and is fourteen years of
age or thereabouts. And after this came Joan, Widow of the same John, and claims to
hold the aforementioned during her Widowhood, as long as she remains alone and
conducts herself chastely. And she did fealty and was admitted in the form aforesaid.
Rent 6d fine 5s To this court came Joseph Hayward and took from the
Lord a cottage with yard and adjacent garden, formerly held by John Collyn and
recently by Humfrey Hayward, his deceased father. And also a toft of a cottage next to
the holding lately held by Agnes Willpole on the south side, and a holding lately held
by Thomas Collyn on the north side, formerly held by Thomas Smith, to have and to
hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 6d per
year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he
gives to the Lord for a fine 5s. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Rent 21d fine 20s To this court came Richard Collyns and Jane his wife, the
younger daughter and heiress of John Lowes, deceased, she being examined alone and
secretly by the Steward, and surrendered into the hands of the Lord all their right,
status, interest and claim which they each have of and in a close of land called Portway
Close, containing by estimation seven acres of arable land, for the use and behoof of
William Lynter and his heirs according to the custom of the manor. And an acre of
arable land lying in Church Close between Joseph Wyat’s land on the south side and
the King’s road on the north side and abutting upon the mansion house of William
Strugnell on the east side, for the use and behoof of John Cooke junior. Whereupon a
heriot falls due to the Lord, on this occasion by special payment of 3s 4d agreed with
the Lord. And after this came the aforesaid William Lynter and took from the Lord the
aforesaid close of land called Portway Close containing by estimation seven acres of
arable land, to have and to hold to the aforementioned William Lynter himself and his
heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 21d a year and all other works
and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a
fine 20s. And he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Rent 3d fine 2s 6d To this court came John Cooke junior and took from the
Lord an acre of arable land in Churchclose between land of Joseph Wyat on the south
side and the King’s road on the north side and abutting upon the mansion house of the
aforesaid William Strugnell on the east side, lately a part of heriotable land of Jane,
wife of Richard Collyns, to have and to hold to the same John Cooke junior and his
heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 3d a year and all other works
and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gives to the Lord for a
fine 2s 6d. And he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
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Pena Preceptum est Decenne ad reparandum Regias vias in Decenna sua per
festum Sancti Johannis Baptiste sub pena delinquente prout in statuto.
Pena Preceptum est tenentes ad reparandum januas suas infra manerium de
tempore in tempus durante terminum huius anni ad primum incommodum Thome
Collyns sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente pro quodlibet tempore iij s iiij d.
Pena forisfactura De pena Johannis Adams, Vidue Carpenter, Richardi Honyman
et Johannis Dashe eo quod permisserunt vaccas suas ire ad largum in venellis contra
ordinationem. Ideo de quodlibet xij d.
Pena Item presentat existit quod Chideocus Parsons non reparant horreum
suum sicut ad ultimam preceptum fuit preceptum est ei ante proximam curiam
sufficienter reparare eandem sub pena xl s.
Pena forisfecit remd per Dominum Item presentat quod Vidua Carpenter
nondum obulsit/ovulsit palam suam prout ad ultimam curiam preceptum fuit sed pena
forisfecit.
Loquendum cum Domino Item presentat quod tenentes de Chidden
incroachiaverunt super comuniam vocatam Le Downe et sue/sic superius
presentaverunt. Ideo loquendum cum Domino.
Pena Preceptum est Richardo Cheesman ad sufficienter reparandum sepem suam
erga hortam Thome Dashe ante festum Pentecoste proximum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Misericordia xij d De misericordia Johannis Parsons Generosi quia fecit defaltam
xij d.
Pena Preceptum est tote Decenne ad sufficienter reparandum Le Courthouse erga
proximum curiam cum meremijs et coopertura Anglice thatching sub pena xx s.
Pena continuens Continuens pena in ultima curia pro Lez Lanes et pro pala Vidue
Carpenter.
CB 9, 67d/ 7th September 1605
Henry Frye = Joan Richard Cheeseman = Jane
just dcd just dcd
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta dies Lune Septimo
die Octobris Annis Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie
Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Tertio et Scotie
Tricesimo nono.
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Penalty It was ordered for the Tithing to mend the King’s roads by the feast of
St John the Baptist (29th August) on pain for those who offend according to the statute.
Penalty It was ordered for the tenants to repair their gateways within the manor
from time to time during the term of this year at the first convenience of Thomas
Collyns on pain for each who offends for each time 3s 4d.
Penalty forfeited Concerning the penalties of John Adams, Widow Carpenter,
Richard Honyman, John Dashe, that they have allowed their cows to be at large in the
lanes against the regulation. Therefore each is to forfeit 12d.
Penalty Likewise it was presented that Chideoc Parsons has not repaired his
granary as he was ordered to do at the last court. He is ordered to properly repair the
same before the next court on pain 40s.
Penalty forfeited ----- by the Lord Likewise they presented that Widow
Carpenter has not yet removed the fenceposts as she was ordered to do at the last court,
but the penalty is forfeited.
Suit with the Lord Likewise they presented that the tenants of Chidden have
encroached upon the common called The Downe, as previously presented. Therefore
there is a suit with the Lord.
Penalty It was ordered for Richard Cheesman to properly repair his fence
against the garden of Thomas Dashe before the feast of Pentecost (Whitsun) next on
pain 3s 4d.
Amercement 12d Concerning the amercement of John Parsons, Gentleman,
because he is in default, 12d.
Penalty It was ordered for the whole Tithing to properly repair The Courthouse1
before the next court, with wood and thatch, in English, thatching, on pain 20s.
Postponed penalty The penalty from the last court concerning The Lanes and
fenceposts of Widow Carpenter was postponed.
CB 9, 67d/ 7th September 1605
Meanstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Monday 7th
September in the 3rd year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of
England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. that is, in the 39th
year of England, France and Ireland and the 39th of Scotland.
1 Courthouse mentioned – the responsibility of the Tithing.
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Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio
Edmundus/Edwardus Dashe Johannes Dashe Arthurus Twynam
Willelmus Richardes Ricardus Honyman Johannes Cooke
Willelmus Lane Ricardus Collyns Johannes Lawrence
Thomas Strugnell senior Georgius Dashe Willelmus Lynter jurati
Juratores pro Domino Rege dicunt quod omnia bene.
Homagium presentat quod janue apud Waddon non reparate sunt per defectum
Johannis Honyman.
Pena forisfecit Relicte Johannis Honyman nuper de Subberton sed pena
forisfecit videlicet iij s iiijd.
Pena forisfecit Et similiter janua Thome Strugnell senior vocata Pitway gate.
Ideo ipse forisfecit pena videlicet iij s iiijd.
Pena forisfecit Et similiter de Halsegate per defectum Ricardi Honyman et
Ricardi Lowes. Ideo inter se forisfecerunt iij s iiij d.
Misericordia De misericordia Johannis Cooke, Willelmi Lynter, Willelmi
Richardes et Johannis Collyn cuiuslibet eorundem pro sterquilijs suis ij d.
Misericordia De misericordia Thome Collyns, Chidioci Parsons iiij d, Owini
Nicolls iiij d, Richardi Bensted iiij d et Johannis Parson Generosi iiij d similiter prout
super capite eorundem constat.
Colloquium Item present quod tenentes de Chidden incroachiaverunt super
communiam manerij prout superius presentant in exheredationem Domini manerij et
tenentium eiusdem. Ideo colloquium etc.
Pena forisfecit pena Item presentant quod Chidiocus Parsons nondum
reparare domum et horreum super tenementum nuper Johannis Potterne prout ei ad
ultimum preceptum fuit sed pena forisfecit xl s. Et ulterius preceptum est ei
sufficienter reparare easdem ante xxv diem Maij proximum sequentem sub pena
forisfecerunt.
Estraia superannuatim Item presentant quod Thomas Collyn habet ij oves
matrices que habuerunt ij agnos ut affirmatur per Willelmum Cheeseman. Ideo
preceptum est Edmundo Dashe, Willelmo Richardes et Willelmo Lane ad
appreciandum pro Domino.
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Excusals None
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage
Edmund/Edward Dashe John Dashe Arthur Twyneham
William Richarde Richard Honyman John Cooke
William Lane Richard Collyns John Lawrence
Thomas Strugnell senior George Dashe William Lynter sworn
The Jurors for the Lord King say that all is well.
The Homagium presents that the gates at Waddon have not been repaired through the
fault of Johanne Honyman.
Penalty forfeited The Widow of John Honyman, lately of Subberton, but she
forfeits a penalty, namely 3s 4d, [for similar].
Penalty forfeited And similarly for the gate of Thomas Strugnell senior called
Pitway Gate. Therefore the same is forfeited a penalty, namely 3s 4d.
Penalty forfeited And similarly for Halsgate through the fault of Richard
Honyman and Richard Lowes. Therefore between them they are forfeited 3s 4d.
Amercement Concerning the amercement of John Cooke, William Lynter,
William Richardes and John Collyn, each of whom forfeits for their dung heaps 2d.
Amercement Concerning the amercement of Thomas Collyns 4d, Chidioc
Parsons 4d, Owen Nicoll 4d, Richard Bensted 4d and John Parson Gentleman 4d,
similarly stands as is written above (after) their names.
Conference Likewise they presented that the tenants of Chidden have
encroached upon the common of the manor, as has been oft-mentioned, in that it
dispossesses the Lord of the manor and his tenants. Therefore there is a conference etc.
Penalty forfeited penalty Likewise they presented that Chidioc Parsons has
not yet repaired his house and granary on a holding lately held by John Potterne, as he
was ordered to do at the last [court] but a penalty of 40s is forfeited. And furthermore
he is ordered to properly repair the same before the 25th day of May next following on
pain to forfeit.
Stray for more than a year Likewise they presented that Thomas Collyn has
two ewes which have two lambs and this is affirmed by William Cheeseman. Therefore
it was ordered for Edmund Dashe, William Richardes and William Lane to value them
for the Lord.
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Extrahura superannuatim Item presentant quod Johannes Collyn habet in
custodia sua unum [left blank] appreciata superannuatim et proclamatio secundum
formam statuti. Ideo etc.
Redditus inde xij d Item presentant quod Henricus Frye qui de Domino
tenuit unum cotagium noviter erectum super communiam citra ultimam curiam diem
suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herietto nihil quia non est heritabile.
Et super hoc venit Johanna uxor eius et clamat tenere idem secundum consuetudinem
manerij sed deferitur per Senescallum usque proximam Curiam pro causa eum
movente.
Obitus tenens heriettum xvj admissa Viduetate Item present quod
Ricardus Cheeseman qui de Domino tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum
messuagium et certas terras ad inde spectantes existentes partis unius virgatam terre
unde accidit Domino de herietto xvj s per conventionem cum eodem hac vice tantam
factam. Et super hoc Jana Cheeseman relicta predicti Richardi venit et clamat tenere
omnia de quibus idem Ricardus obijt vite duranti viduetate sua videlicet dum solam et
castam se gesserit secundum consuetudinem manerij. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissa est
inde tenens.
Pena Item presentant quod communis parcus manerij est ruinose. Ideo
preceptum est tenentes si ad eos pertinet reparare eundem ante festum Nativitate
Domini proximum sub pena vj s viij d.
Preceptum est Homagium ad sufficienter reparandum cippes infra manerium predictum
ante festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena totius Decenne v s.
Decennarius Johannes Cooke loco Johannis Adams juratus est.
Numerator bidentium Willelmus Lynter et Ricardus Collyn Numeratores
Bidentum presentant quod omnia bene de anno preterito.
Et modo Johannes Dashe et Ricardus Honyman ad hanc curiam electi existunt.
Pena Preceptum est tenentibus habentibus januas infra manerium ad sufficienter
faciendum et manutenendum easdem de tempore in tempus sub pena delinquente pro
contrario vj s viij d.
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Stray for more than a year Likewise they presented that John Collyn has in
his custody a [stray] [left blank] valued for more than a year, and a claim should be
made according to the terms of the statute. Therefore etc.
In respect of rent 12d Likewise they presented that Henry Frye who held of the
Lord a cottage newly erected on the common, has died since the last court. Whereupon
nothing as a heriot falls due to the Lord because [a cottage] is not heriotable. And after
this came Joan, his wife, and claims tenure of the same according to the custom of the
manor but her examination by the Steward is deferred until the next court for him to
bring a case.
Death of a tenant heriot 16s admitted for Widowhood Likewise they
presented that Richard Cheeseman who held of the Lord a messuage and certain lands,
thereby seen to be belonging to and being part of a yardland of land. Whereupon a
heriot falls due to the Lord of 16s, made by arrangement with the same on this
occasion. And after this Jane Cheeseman, Widow of the said Richard, came and
claimed tenure of all of that [held by] the same Richard who has died, for the duration
of her Widowhood while she is alone and chaste, according to the custom of the
manor. And she did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the common pound of the said manor is in
disrepair. Therefore those tenants to whom it pertains are ordered to repair the same
before Christmas next on pain 6s 8d.
It was ordered for the Homage to properly repair the stocks within the said manor
before the next feast of All Saints (1st November) on pain for the whole Tithing 5s.
Tithingman John Cooke in place of John Adams and sworn in.
Sheep Enumerators William Lynter and Richard Collyn, Enumerators of
Sheep, present that all is well for the past year1.
And now John Dashe and Richard Honyman are elected at this court.
Penalty It was ordered for the tenants who have gateways within the manor to
properly make and maintain the same from time to time on pain for those who offend
against this 6s 8d.
1 Enumerators of Sheep.
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John Lynter (dcsd) John Lowes (dcsd) Thomas Strugnell
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Thomas daughter Jane = Richard Collyns Henry
Alice Nicoll (previously Adam) Bridget Nicolls = Owen
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Phillip
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta die Mercurij
vicesimo tertio diem Aprilis Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie
Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie
Quarto et Scotie Tricesimo nono.
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio
Edwardus Dashe Willelmus Richardes Philippus Adams
Thomas Collyns Willelmus Lane Johannes Dashe
Johannes Collyns Thomas Strugnell senior Josephus Hayward
Johannes Wyett Ricardus Honyman Georgius Dashe jurati
Proclamatio prima pro Thoma Lynter ad veniendum et finem facere cum Domino pro
terra unde Johannes Lynter pater obijt fecit et sibi ut heredes secundum consuetudinem
manerij descendere debent et nihil venit.
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Edwardus Dashe et socij sui veniunt et
presentant pro Domino Rege quod omnia bene.
Herrietum iij s iiij d finis x
s Ad hanc curiam venit Ricardus Collyns et
Jana uxor eius filia junior et heres Johannis Lowes defuncti ipsa sola per Senescallum
examinata existentem voluntarie et non coacta et sursumreddidit in manus Domini
certam parcellam terre in duobus closis separaliter vocatis Shogdens continentia inter
se per estimacionem xx acris terre, parcellam unius messuagij et unius virgate terre ad
opus et usum Edwardi Serle Generosi et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem
manerij predicti unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem
composicionem cum Domino factam iij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Edwardus
Serle et cepit de Domino predictam parcellam terre continentem per estimacionem xx
acras habendam et tenendam sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij
per redditum iij s iiij d per annum. Et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et
consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo x s. Et fecit Domino
fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
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CB 9, 86-86d/ 23rd April 1606
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Wednesday 23rd
April in the 4th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England,
France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. that is, the 39th of Scotland.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage
Edward Dashe William Richardes Phillip Adams
Thomas Collyns William Lane John Dashe
John Collyns Thomas Strugnell senior Joseph Hayward
John Wyett Richard Honyman George Dashe sworn
First proclamation for Thomas Lynter to come and make fine with the Lord, for land
thereby held by John Lynter, his father who is dead, for himself and his heirs according
to the custom of the manor and he has not come.
Jurors for the Lord King namely Edward Dashe and his fellows came and presented
for the Lord King that all is well.
Heriot 3s 4d fine 10s To this Court came Richard Collyns and Jane his
wife, the youngest daughter and heiress of John Lowes deceased, she being examined
alone by the Steward, willingly and without compulsion, and surrendered in to the
hands of the Lord a certain parcel of their land, that is, two closes separately called
Shogdens containing by estimation twenty acres of land between them, a parcel of a
messuage and a yardland of land, for the use and behoof of Edward Serle, Gentleman,
and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due
to the Lord, made on this occasion by private arrangement with the Lord 3s 4d. And
after this came the aforesaid Edward Serle and took from the Lord the aforesaid parcel
of land containing by estimation twenty acres, to have and to hold to himself and his
heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 3s 4d a year. And all other
works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a
fine10s thereby to hold such an estate. And he did fealty and was thereby admitted as
tenant.
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Redditum xv d finis xx s Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Strugnell et
sursumreddidit in manus Domini quinque acras terre vocatas vel cognitas per nomen
Le Butts Close existentes parcellam unius messuagij unius virgate terre et iij quarter
landes quondam Willelmi Strugnell vocati Lanes ac unius messuagij et unius virgate
terre vocati James in Meonstoke ac unius prati iuxta Droxford Meade continentis ij
acras ac unius cotagij ibidem ad finem australem alius cotagij modo vel nuper Johanne
Bevys que omnia sunt in occupatione ipsius Thome Strugnell unde accidit Domino de
herietto hac vice per specialem compositionem cum Domino factam. Et super hoc
venit Henricus Strugnell filius ipsius Thome et cepit de Domino predictas quinque
acras terre vocatas Butts Close habendas et tenendas sibi et heredibus suis secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xv d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia
inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xx s. Sed fidelitas predicti Henrici
respectuatur usque proximam curiam.
Misericordia Homagium presentat quod Johannes Parsons Generosus liber
sectator fecit defaltam. Ideo in misericordia iij d.
Pena Preceptum est tote Decenne ad reparandum regias vias circa villa de
Meonstoke predicto per festum Sancti Johannis Baptisti sub pena de quelibet
delinquente v s.
Obitus tenentis scrutinentia finiendum Item presentant quod Alicia Nicoll
alia Adam que de Domino tenuit unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre et iij
quarters lande prout per copiam rotulorum curie datam xvo diem Octobris anno Regine
Elizabethe decimus septimus per redditum xiiij s ij d per annum citra ultimam curiam
diem suam clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herietto [left blank]. Et super hoc
venit Philippus Adam et clamat tenere omnia et singula premissa virtute eiusdem copie
rotulorum curie prefatis Alicie et eidem Philippo facte ut patet in hec (his) verba. Ad
curiam predictam venit Alicia Nicoll alia Adam et sursumreddidit in manus Domini
unum messuagium ac unam virgatam terre ac iij quarters lande in Meonstoke predicto.
Unde accidit Domino de herietto unius equus pretij xxxiij s iiij d. Sub condicionem
quod Dominus reconcedat omnia premissa eidem. Et sic Dominus per Senescallum
suum eidem reconcessit habendum et tenendum predictum messuagium et unum
virgatam terre ac iij quarters lande cum suis pertinentijs sibi prefatis Alicie et Philippo
Adam filio suo pro termino vite eorundem et alterius eorundem diutius viventium
successive secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum per annum xiiij s ij
d. Et
alia opera consuetudines et servicia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine lxvj s viij d. Et predictus Alicia fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissa est
inde tenens sed fidelitas predicti Philippi respectuatur quousque etc. Et modo fidelitas
eius ulterius respectuatur donec scrutinentia rotulorum curie manerij habetur au sit
warrantizandum per consuetudinem manerij predicti aliquam copiam fieri ad usum
duarum per unarum in forma predicta quia Homagium predictum inde dubitant et de
validitate eiusdem. Ideo fiat scrutinentia citra proximam curiam.
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Rent 15s fine 20s To this Court came Thomas Strugnell and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord five acres of land called or known by the name Le Butts
Close being a parcel of a messuage, a yardland of land and three quarters of land
formerly held by the late William Strugnell, called Lanes; and a messuage and a
yardland of land called James in Meonstoke, and of a meadow near Droxford Meade
containing two acres, and of a cottage there at the south end of another cottage now or
recently held by John Bevys, all of which are in the occupation of the same Thomas
Strugnell. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord on this occasion made by private
arrangement with the Lord. And after this came Henry Strugnell, son of the same
Thomas and took from the Lord the aforesaid five acres of land called Butts Close, to
have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a
rent of 15d per year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and
accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 20s. But the fealty of the aforesaid Henry
is postponed until the next court.
Amercement The Homage presents that John Parsons, Gentleman, is free of
suit of court and is in default. Therefore he is in mercy 3d.
Penalty It was ordered for the whole Tithing to repair the King’s roads around
the said village of Meonstoke by the feast of St John the Baptist (29th August) on pain
for anyone who offends 5s.
Death of a tenant scrutiny to be completed Likewise they presented that Alice
Nicoll, otherwise known as Adam, who held of the Lord a messuage and a yardland of
land and three quarters of land as [stated] in the copy of the court roll, dated 15th day
October in the 17th year of the reign of Elizabeth, for a rent of 14s 2d a year, has died
since the last court, whereupon a heriot of [left blank] falls due to the Lord. And after
this came Philip Adam and claims tenure of all and singular the aforementioned by
virtue of this same copy of the court roll, for the aforesaid Alice and the same Philip,
which made this clear with these words. To this court came Alice Nicoll, otherwise
known as Adam, and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a messuage and a yardland
of land and three quarters of land in said Meonstoke. Whereupon a heriot falls due to
the Lord of a horse valued at 33s 4d. On condition that the Lord regrants all the
aforementioned to the same. And if the Lord through his Steward regrants the same, to
have and to hold the said messuage and yardland of land, and three quarters of land
with its appurtenances to themselves, the aforesaid Alice and Philip Adam, her son, for
the term of their lives and furthermore for whoever lives the longer, according to the
custom of the manor, for a rent of 14s 2d per year. And other works and customs
therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And they give to the Lord for a fine
66s 8d. And the said Alice did fealty to the Lord and was admitted as tenant but the
allegiance of the said Philip is postponed until etc. And furthermore his fealty should
be postponed only until the Tithing has scrutinised the copy of the manor court roll as
it is obliged to do, guaranteeing as is the custom of the said manor that another copy be
made for the use of two or one of them in the form aforesaid because the aforesaid
Homage thereby doubts the validity of the same. Therefore a scrutiny should be made
before the next court.
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Pena forisfecit Presentat etiam quod Johanna Honyman Vidua non reparavit
portam vocatam Myle End Gate et portam vocatam Heathclose Gate prout ei ad
ultimam curiam preceptum fuit sed penam videlicet pro utroque ij s viij d
forisfecit.
Pena Preceptum est Owino Nicoll ad sufficiendum faciendum sepem suam erga
Thomam Strugnell senior apud Shudley per festum Pentecoste sub pena vj s viij d.
Ad hanc curiam venit Brigitta Nicoll uxor Owini Nicolls eadem Brigitta per
Senescallum secreta examinata existens libere et non coacta per consensum predicti
Owini viri sui persona hic in prope persona sua in curia et sursumreddidit in manus
Domini unum clausum terre vocatum Shawford continens per estimacionem decem
acras terre arabilis existens parcellam possessionis que idem Owinius tenet de Domino
manerij de Meonstoke predicto iure eiusdem Brigitte ad opus et usum Edwardi Ayles
de Exon (Exton?) in Comitatu Southton unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice
nihil quia eadem Brigitta nulla habet animalem nec alia bona sub hac tamen
condicionem quod si predictus Owinius Nicoll vel Brigitta Nicoll vel Assignati sui
solvant seu solvi causant eidem Edwardo Ayles summam triginti librarum legalis
monete Anglice in festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximo sequento post datum
presentis curie apud Le Courthouse in Meonstoke predicto tunc hec prius
sursumredditum vacua fecet et pro nullus habeatur aliqui super solucionem decem
librarum legalis monete Anglice per eundem Edwardum vel assignos suos eidem
Brigitte infra sex dies tunc proximum sequentem ad locum predictum sursumredditio
predicta dicta ad proprius opus et usum ipsius Edwardi et heredum suorum secundum
consuetudinem manerij predicti.
Afferatores Johannes Collyns
Johannes Wyat jurati
CB 9, 92-92d/13th October 1606
John Lowes John Collyns snr Owen Nicholl = Bridget
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Jane = Richard Collyns Thomas
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Lune decimo
tertio die Octobris Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et
Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Quarto et
Scotie Quadragesimo.
Essonie Nullus
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Penalty to be forfeited They presented also that Joan Honyman, Widow, has not
repaired the gate called Myle End Gate and the gate called Heath Close Gate as she
was ordered to do at the last court. An order was made but the penalty is to be
forfeited, that is, for each gate 6s 8d.
Penalty It was ordered for Owin Nicoll to properly mend his fence near Thomas
Strugnell senior's land near Shudley by the feast of the Pentecost (Whit Sunday) on
pain 6s 8d.
To this court came Bridgit Nicoll, wife of Owin Nicoll, the same Bridget being secretly
examined by the Steward, willingly and without compulsion, and with the consent of
the said Owen her husband, in her own person, namely in the court and surrendered in
to the hands of the Lord a close of land called Shawford containing by estimation ten
acres of arable land, being a parcel of property of the same Owen who holds it by right
of the Lord of the manor of said Meonstoke, of the same Bridget, for the use and
behoof of Edward Ayles of Exon (Exton) in the County of Southampton. Whereupon a
heriot falls due to the Lord but on this occasion because the same Bridget does not
have an animal, nor any other goods, on the condition that the said Owen Nicoll or
Bridget Nicoll or their Assigns pay or cause to be paid to the same Edward Ayles the
sum of thirty pounds of legal English money at Michaelmas (29th September) next
following after the date of this present court, at the Courthouse in said Meonstoke then
this previous surrender is made void and for no one should be having anything upon
payment of ten pounds of legal English money by the same Edward or his Assigns to
the same Bridget within six days then next following at the aforesaid place, the
aforesaid surrender [stands] for the proper use and behoof of the same Edward and his
heirs according to the custom of the said manor.
Assessors: John Collins
John Wyat sworn
CB 9, 92-92d/ 13th October 1606
Meonstoke View of the frankledge with Manor Court held there Monday 13th
October in the 4th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God King of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. that is, the 40th year of
Scotland.
Excusals None
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Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio
Johannes Colyns Willelmus Lane Johannes Cooke
Johannes Wyatt Thomas Strugnell junior Arthurus Twyneham
Edmundus Dashe Thomas Pincke Ricardus Honyman
Thomas Strugnell Georgius Dashe Nicholaus French
jurati
Juratores pro Domino Rege pena Presentant quod le Casway ducens per
aquam est ruinose et in decasu. Ideo preceptum est tote Decenne ad sufficienter
reparandum eandem quilibet pro parte sua sub pena deliquente vj s viij d.
Homagium obitus tenentis Presentant quod Ricardus Collyns qui de Domino
tenuit iure Jane uxoris eius filie et heredis Johannis Lowes defuncti unum messuagium
et unam virgatam terre, unum cotagium, unum gardinum et viginti acras terre nuper de
domanico Domini quondam dicti Johannis Lowes ut patet per copiam datam septimo
die Aprilis anno Regine Elizabethe xxvij (excepta unum closum vocatum Staplegate
Close continens per estimacionem quinque acras terre venditum Thome Collyns filio
Johannis Collyns senioris per redditum ix d per annum prout per curiam tenta xvij die
Aprilis anno Regine Elizabethe xliij patet, et ad parcellam eiusdem messuagij et terre
continentem unam hilvam venditam Thome Pincke ad eandem curiam per redditum iij
d per annum. Et unum closum terre vocatum Butts continens per estimacionem duas
acras venditum sexto Junij anno regni Regis Jacobi Anglie etc. secundo per redditum
vj d per annum. Et vj acras terre parcellam ad usum Willelmi Lynter per redditum xxj d
per annum. Et unam acram similiter parcellam iacentem in Church Close et pasturam
ad ij bidentes ad usum Johannis Cooke junioris per redditum iij d per annum per
curiam sexto Aprilis anno regni Regis Jacobi Anglie etc. tertio et aliam parcellam
premissorum in duobus closis separaliter vocatam Shugdeans, ij alias parcellas terre
vocatas Longforde et alia parcella terre vocata Peasdon continentia per estimationem
inter se xx acras per redditum iij s iiij d vendita Edwardo Serle per curiam xxiij Aprilis
anno regni Regis Jacobi Anglie etc. quarto. Unde accidit Domino de herietto unum sus
et nullo alijs bonis habet unde aliud herietum levare poterit.
Extrahura Item presentant quod una vacca matrica eum anne ulterior carpt Anglice
cropt devenisse infra manerium circa festum Sancti Jacobi Apostoli ultimum in
custodia Johannis Collyns remanet.
Extrahura Item presentant unum boviculus, black et white one eare slitt,
devennisse infra manerium [circa] Marie Magdalene ultimum in custodia Johannis
Wyet.
Extrahura superannuatim ij s vj d Item presentant unum ovem maternalem
superannuatim appreciatam ad ij s vj d.
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Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage
John Colyns William Lane John Cooke
John Wyatt Thomas Strugnell junior Arthur Twyneham
Edmund Dashe Thomas Pincke Richard Honyman
Thomas Strugnell George Dashe Nicholas French sworn
The Jurors for the Lord King penalty They presented that the causeway
leading towards the water is ruinous and in disrepair. Therefore it was ordered for the
whole Tithing to properly repair the same, and each is to repair his part of the same on
pain for each who offends 6s 8d.
The Homage death of a tenant The Homage presented that Richard
Collyns, who held of the Lord by the right of Jane, his wife, daughter and heir of John
Lowes deceased, a messuage and a yardland of land, a cottage and a garden and twenty
acres of the Lord's demesne land formerly held by the aforesaid John Lowes, seeks
through a copy [of the court roll] dated 7th April in the 27th year of the reign of Queen
Elizabeth (1585) (with the exception1 of a close called Staplegate Close containing by
estimation five acres of land sold to Thomas Collyns, son of John Collyns senior, for a
rent of 9d per year, just as the court held 17th April in the 43th year of the reign of
Queen Elizabeth (1601) makes clear, and for the parcel of the same messuage and land
containing a hilva, sold to Thomas Pincke at the same court for a rent of 3d per year
(?). And a close of land called Butts measuring by estimation two acres sold on 6th
June in the 2nd year of the reign of James, King of England etc. (1604) for a rent of 6d
per year. And a parcel of six acres of land, for the use of William Lynter for a rent of
21d per year. And a similar parcel of an acre lying in Church Close, and pasture for
two sheep for the use of John Cooke junior for a rent of 3d per year, at a court held on
6th April in the third year of the reign of James, King of England etc. (1605), and
another parcel of premises in two separate closes called Shugdeans, two other parcels
of land called Longforde and Peasdon containing by estimation between them twenty
acres, for a rent of 3s 4d sold to Edward Serle at a court held on 23rd April in the 4th
year of the reign of James, King of England etc. (1606). Whereupon a heriot of a sow
falls due to the Lord and he has no other goods whereby he will be able to raise the
other heriot.
Stray Likewise they presented that a mother cow beyond her year carpt, in
English cropped, which has come into the manor since about the last feast of St James
(25th July) remains in the care of John Collyns.
Stray Likewise they presented that a black and white bullock, one ear slit,
which has come into the manor since the last feast of Mary Magdalene (22nd July)
remains in the care of John Wyet.
Stray for more than a year 2s 6d Likewise they presented that a mother sheep
[looked after] for more than a year was valued at 2s 6d.
1 Where the bracket ends is not known.
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Extrahura Item presentant ij arietes albus estraias venisse in manerium circa
festum Marie Magdalene ultimo in custodia Edmundi/Edwardi Dashe nondum
superannuatim.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus manerij ad reparandum januas et
haias quas habent non reparaverunt ac ad manutenendum easdem quilibet pro parte sua
ante xx diem Novembris proximum sub pena vj s viij d.
Pena Preceptum est eisdem ad sufficienter reparandum le Courthouse cum
stramine Anglice thatching et meremijs ante proximam curiam sub pena xl s.
Colloquium Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi de Chidden
continuaverunt incroachiavere super Le Communem Downe manerij in dishereditione
Domini Manerij et lesure tenentium manerij prout superius presentaverunt existit. Ideo
loquendum est cum Domino et consilio.
Sorrtium Item presentant quod communis parcus est in defectu reparationis et
quod Dominus facere debet ut asseret sed querendum est. et tunc ad reparandum
eundem -- etc.
Alienatio relevium vj s motivum pro herietto quoque que herietabile
Item presentant quod Johannes Parsons Generosus qui de Domini tenuit unum
cotagium et unam virgatam terre libere in Meonstoke predicto, citra ultimam curiam
alienavit eundem Willelmo Kettlewell unde accidit Domino de relevio vj s. Et
predictus Willelmus Kettlewell presens hic in curia fecit fidelitatem et admissus est.
Innumerator animalorum pena forisfecit xlj s Ricardus Honyman
unus innumerator animalorum cum Josephe Dashe presentat quod Thomas Collyns
habuit tempore numero bidentes xlj bidens supra numerum per ipsum de terra suis
propre custodit. Ideo pena forisfecit videlicet pro qualibet bidente xij d in toto xlj s.
Innumeratores animalorum Thomas Strugnell junior
Georgius Dashe
De misericordia Ricardi Beinsted custumarij tenentis que fecit defaltam vj d.
Decennarius Willelmus Kettlewell pro Vidue Carpenter juratus Decennarius.
Redditum xiiij s ij d annualis cognitio x d Ad hanc curiam venit
Philippus Adam in prope persona sua et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius
suum statum titulum interesse et demandam que ipse habet de et in uno messuagio et
una virgata terre et iij quarters land in Meonstoke predicto unde accidit Domino de
herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum Domino factam nihil. Et super
hoc Dominus per Henricum Trussell Generosum Senescallum manerij predicti
reconcessit eidem Philippi Adam omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et
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Stray Likewise they presented that two stray white rams which came into the
manor since about the feast of Mary Magdalene last for not yet a year remain in the
custody of Edmund/Edward Dashe.
Penalty It was ordered for all the tenants of the manor to repair the gateways and
hedges which they have not repaired and each is to maintain his part of the same
before next 20th November on pain 6s 8d.
Penalty It was ordered for them to properly repair the Courthouse with thatching
and timber before the next court on pain 40s.
Conference Likewise they presented that the tenants of the Lord Bishop concerning
Chidden continue to encroach upon The Common Downe of the manor to the
dispossession of the Lord and the loss of the tenants of the manor just as has been
previously presented. Therefore there will be a conference with the Lord and his
council.
Share Likewise they presented that the common pound is defective of repairs
and that the Lord should make those repairs and there is a claim but there is a
complaint, and then for repairs of the same etc.
Transfer relief 6s consideration for heriot also regarding which is
heriotable Likewise they presented that John Parsons, Gentleman, who held
of the Lord a cottage and a yardland of freehold land in said Meonstoke, has since the
last court transferred the same to William Kettlewell, whereupon a heriot of a relief of
6s falls due to the Lord. And the aforesaid William Kettlewell was present in the court
and did fealty and was admitted.
Enumerator of animals penalty of 41s forfeited Richard Honyman, one of
the enumerators of animals with Joseph Dashe, presents that Thomas Collins has for a
time kept more sheep, 41 sheep over the number allowed for his land. Therefore a
penalty is forfeited, namely 12d for each sheep, in total 41s.
Numerators for the year Thomas Strugnell junior
George Dashe
Concerning the amercement of Richard Beinsted, a customary tenant who is in default,
6d.
Tithingman William Kettlewell, for the Widow Carpenter, is sworn in as
Tithingman.
Rent 14s 2d annual recognition fee 10d To this court came Philip Adam in
his own person and surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, status, title,
interest and claim which he has of and in a messuage and a yardland of land and three
quarters of land in said Meonstoke, whereupon no heriot falls due to the Lord, on this
occasion by special arrangement made with the Lord. And after this the Lord through
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heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xiiij s ij d per annum et
omnia alia opera consuetudines et servicia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo nihil. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est
inde tenens, eo quod tempore sursumredditio predicta facta dictum fuit per Homagium
quod per consuetudinem manerij nullus status fieri potuit nec potest ad usum duarum
personarum ubi tam ex relaxatione Senescalli predicti quam per scrutinentiam
rotulorum curie manerij predicti patet in contrarium. Ac quod sursumredditio facta ad
usum duarum personarum cum consensu Domini manerij est bona et secundum
consuetudinem manerij. Et ulterius Dominus concessit eidem Philippo Adam licenciam
dimittendi omnia et singula premissa cuicumque persone voluerit modo sit bone fame
et honeste conversacionis a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli quod erit in anno
Domini 1618 usque finem et terminum decem annorum ex tunc proximum sequentem
si eidem Philippus Adam tam dui vixerit. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non
aliter salvis semper Domino redditus et servicia pro inde debita et consueta. Et idem
Philippus dat Domino de annuali cognitione x d ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli
annuatim durante termino predicto solvendo.
Afferatores Johannes Collins et Johannes Wyet junior
Finis xv s annualis cognitio iij d Memorandum quod decimo quinto die
Novembris anni regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie
Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Quarto et Scotie
Quadragesimo Dominus concessit licenciam Owino Nicoll et Brigitte uxori eius
dimittendi unum closum pasture et arabilis vocatum Newdowne continens per
estimacionem octo acras terre parcellam manerij predicti Thome Collyns vel
Assignatis suis pro termino xxj annorum a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo
preterito. Et dant Domino de fine pro tali hoeur inde habendo xv s ultra annum
redditum sequentem. Et eis conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis semper
Domino redditis et servicijs inde debitis et consuetis. Et ulterius dat de annuali
cognitione ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim durante termino predicto
iij d.
Finis Strimm
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Henry Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor regrants to the same Philip
Adam all and singular the aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs
according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 14s 2d per year and all other works
and services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And he gave the Lord no
fine thereby to hold such an estate. And he did fealty and was admitted thereby as
tenant, because at the time that the aforesaid surrender was made, it was said by the
Homage that according to the custom of the manor, no estate could be made, nor can it
be [made], for the use of two persons, whereby both by such a release of the aforesaid
Steward, and through a scrutiny of the court rolls of the said manor, it appears to the
contrary. And that the surrender, made for the use of two persons with the consent of
the Lord of the manor, is good and accords with the custom of the manor1. And
furthermore the Lord grants to the same Philipp Adam licence to demise all and
singular the aforementioned to whomsoever a person he now wishes, who is of good
name and decent behaviour from Michaelmas (29th September), that is AD 1618, until
the end of a term of ten years and then next following if the same Philip Adam shall
live that long. And it is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise, saving
always for the Lord all rents and services therein owed and accustomed. And the same
Philip gave the Lord an annual recognition fee of 10d to be paid annually at
Michaelmas during the aforesaid term.
Assessors John Collins and John Wyet junior
Fine 15s annual [recognition fee] 3d Let it be remembered that on 14th
November in the 4th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of
England, Scotland, France and Ireland (1606) and the 40th as King of Scotland, the
Lord granted licence to Owin Nicoll and Bridget his wife to demise a close of pasture
and arable land called Newdowne containing by estimation eight acres of land, a parcel
of the said manor, to Thomas Collyns or his Assigns for a term of 21 years from
Michaelmas (29th September) last past. And they give the Lord for a fine 15s thereby
to hold such an estate, over and above the following year's rent. And it is granted to
them in the form aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord for rents and
services therein owed and accustomed. And furthermore he gives an annual
recognition fee at Michaelmas during the said term 3d.
End of the Progress
1 The custom of the manor disputed regarding whether an estate can be made for more than one person.
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CB 9, 105/ 29th December 1606
Map
John Potterne John Collyns Junior Owen Nicoll = Bridgette
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John Joan= John Hamon
Meanstoke Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Lune vicesimo nono die Decembris
Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei
defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Quarto et Scotie Quadragesimo.
Essonie Nullus
Homagium Thomas Strugnell Willelmus Lane
Johannes Collyns junior Ricardus Lowes
Thomas Collyns Johannes Wyat jurati
Redditum xxv s v d finis C s annualis cognitione vij d Ad hanc
curiam venit Johannes Potterne filius Johannis Potterne et cepit extra manus Domini
unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam
terre arrabilis quondam Thome Collyn necnon unum messuagium [struck through]
necnon unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre quondam Willelmi Potterne que
omnia nuper fuerunt predictis Johannis Potterne patris ipsius Johannis habenda et
tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum xxv s v d per
annum et omnia alia opera et servicia unde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de
fine C s. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens. Et insuper Dominus sub fine
predicto concessit ei licenciam dimittendi omnia et singular premissa cuicumque
persone voluerit modo sit bone nominis et honeste conversacionis a data presenti usque
finem et terminum quinque annorum extunc proximum sequentem si idem Johannes
tam dui vixerit. Salvis semper Domino redditus et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et
ulterius idem Johannes dat Domino durante termino predicto quinque annorum vij d ad
festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim solvendo.
Heriettum vj s viij d redditum Ad hanc Curiam venit Johannes Collyns
junior et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum stutum titulum interesse et
demandam que ipse habet aut heredes poterit de et in uno clauso terre parcellam terre
custumarij ipsius Johannis manerij predicti continentem per estimacionem
quatuordecim acras terre arabilis, iacentem et existentem ex boreali parte vie Regie
ducentis a Meonstoke erga Petersfeild et venellam ducentem ad terram Margarete
Lynter et Nicholai Collyns ex occidente parte et terre Nicholai Collyns ex boreali parte
et terre predictis Johannis Collyns ex orientali parte ad usum Johanne Haman filie
ipsius Johannis Collyns et uxoris Johannis Haman et heredum suorum secundum
consuetudinem manerij unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem
composicionem cum Domino factam vj s viij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Johanna
Haman et cepit de Domino predictum clausum terre habendum et tenendum sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum v s per annum
274
CB 9, 105/ 29th December 1606
Meanstoke Court of the Manor held there Monday 29th December in the 4th year
of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. that is the 40th of Scotland.
Excusals None
The Homage
Thomas Strugnell William Lane
John Collyns junior Richard Lowes
Thomas Collyns John Wyat sworn
Rent 25s 5d fine 100s annual recognition fee 7d To this court came
John Potterne, son of John Potterne and took from the hands of the Lord a messuage
and a yardland of land and a messuage and half a yardland of arable land, formerly
held by Thomas Collyn and also a messuage and [struck through] and also a messuage
and a yardland of land formerly held by William Potterne, all of which were lately held
by John Potterne, father of the same John, to have and to hold to himself according to
the custom of the said manor for a rent of 25s 5d a year and all other works and
services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 100s.
And he did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant. And moreover the Lord under
the said fine, granted to him licence to demise all and singular the aforementioned to
whomsoever he now wishes, who is of good name and decent behaviour from the
present date until the end of a term of five years and then next following if the same
John shall live that long. Saving always for the Lord rents and services therein owed
and accustomed. And furthermore the same John gave the Lord during the said term of
five years 7d to be paid annually at Michaelmas.
Heriot 6s 8d rent To this Court came John Collyns junior and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord all his right, status, title, interest and claim which he has or
his heirs will be able to have, of and in a close of land, a parcel of customary land of
the same John of the said manor, containing by estimation fourteen acres of arable
land, lying and being from the north side of the King's road leading from Meonstoke
towards Petersfield, and the lane leading to land of Margaret Lynter and Nicholas
Collyns on the eastern side, and land of Nicholas Collyns on the north side and land of
the aforesaid John Collyns on the eastern side, for the use of Joan Haman, daughter of
the same Nicholas Collyns, and wife of John Haman, and her heirs according to the
custom of the manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, made on this occasion
by special arrangement with the Lord 6s 8d. And after this came the aforesaid Joan
Haman and took from the Lord the aforesaid close of land, to have and to hold to
herself and her heirs according to the custom of the said manor for a rent of 5s a year
and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And she gave
the Lord for a fine 10s. And she did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant.
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et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xx
s. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissa est inde tenens.
Memorandum quod Johannes Collyns ad tunc et ibidem in plena curia dedit et
concessit eidem Johanne et heredibus suis pasturam ad xxx bidentibus per annum in
Meonstoke predicto.
Pena Preceptum est tenentes quibus pertinet ad faciendum et reparandum
sepem erga Busshy Downe ante festum Purificacione Beate Marie Virginis proximum
sequentem quilibet pro parte sua sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Preceptum est Josepho Hayward ad sufficienter faciendum fensuras suas
per festum Purificacione Beate Marie Virginis proximum sub pena x s.
Homagium presentat quondam sursumredditionem factam extra curiam et citra
ultimam curiam per quam Owinus Nicoll et Brigitta Nicoll uxor eius coram Ricardo
Lowes et Willelmo Richardes ijbus custumarijs tenentibus manerij predicti in presentia
Willelmi Kettlewell Decennarij per quam predicte Brigitte per consensum viri sui
predicti sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum clausum pasture parcellam terre
custumarij ipsius Brigitte vocatum Newdowne continens per estimacionem octo acras
terre ad usum Thome Collyns et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij
predicti unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum
Domino factam [left blank]. Et sic premissa remanet.
Note for the ex of the feme covert in Open Court xix April 1609 shee was
examyned by the Steward and did confesse that shee did yt voluntarily without
Coaction.
CB 9, 132-132d/ 4th February 1608
Joan = Richard Cheseman (dcd)
|
son Richard
Meanstoke Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Jovis quarto die Februarij Annis Regni
Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc.
videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Quinto et Scotie Quadragesimo primo.
Essonie Nullus
276
Let it be remembered that John Collyns then and there in full court gave and granted to
the same Joan and her heirs pasture for 30 sheep a year in said Meonstoke.
Penalty It was ordered for those tenants to whom it pertains to make and mend
the fences at Busshy Downe before the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin
Mary (25th March) next following, each his part on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty It was ordered for Joseph Hayward to properly mend his fencing before
the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (25th March) next following on
pain10s.
The Homage presented that a certain surrender made outside court and since the last
court by Owin Nicholl and Bridgette, his wife, before Richard Lowes and William
Richardes, two customary tenants of the said manor, in the presence of William
Kettlewell, Tithingman, by which the said Brigitte, with the consent of her aforesaid
husband, surrendered in to the hands of the Lord a close of pasture, part of customary
land of the same Brigitte, called Newdowne, containing by estimation eight acres of
land, for the use of Thomas Collyns and his heirs according to the custom of the said
manor. Whereupon a heriot of [left blank] falls due to the Lord made on this occasion
by special arrangement with the Lord. And thus the aforementioned remains.
Note for the ex of the married woman in open Court 19th April 1609 shee was
examyned by the Steward and did confesse that shee did yt voluntarily without
Coaction.
CB 9, 132-132d/ 4th February 1608
Meonstoke Court of the manor held there Thursday 4th February in the 5th year of
Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc, and the 41st of James of Scotland.
Excusals None
277
Homagium
Thomas Strugnell senior Ricardus Lowes
Johannes Wyet Thomas Dashe
Johannes Collyns junior Thomas Strugnell junior
Thomas Collyns jurati
Heriettum vj s viij d redditum viij s viij d finis xlvj s viij d Ad
hanc curiam venit Johanna Cheseman Vidua relicta Ricardi Cheseman defuncti et
sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et
demandam que ipse habet aut heredes poterit duranti viduetate sua de et in uno
messuagio et parcelle unius virgate terre quondam Ricardi Collin modo in tenura ipsius
Johanne duranti viduetate sua ad opus et usum Ricardi Cheseman filij junior predicti
Ricardi Cheseman defuncti unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem
composicionem cum Domino factam vj s viij d in pecunijs. Et super hoc venit
predictus Ricardus Cheseman filius et cepit de Domino ex traditione Henrico Trussell
Generoso Senescallo manerij predicti ad hoc per Dominum eiusdem manerij
sufficienter constituti et authorizati secta messuagium predictum et residuum predicte
virgate terre in possessione ipsius Johanne nuper existentis habendum et tenendum
eidem Ricardo Cheseman filio et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij
predicti per redditum viij d viij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius
debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo xlvj s viij d. Et
fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Heriettum iij s iiij d redditum xvj d finis xxs Ad hanc curiam
venit Ricardus Cheeseman filius Ricardi Cheesman defuncti et sursumreddidit in
manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et demandam que ipse habet
aut heredes poterit de et in una parcella terre arabile continenti per estimacionem
quatuor acras terre parcellam unius virgate terre nuper dicti Ricardi Cheeseman
defuncti vocate Earthpittes ad usum Willelmi Kettlewell et heredum suorum unde
accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum Domino
factam iij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Willelmus Kettlewell et cepit de Domino
predictas quatuor acras terre vocatas Earthpittes ex traditione Henrico Trussell
Generoso Senescallo manerij predicti ad hoc per Dominum eiusdem manerij
sufficienter constituti et authorizati habendas et tenendas eidem Willelmo Kettlewell et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xvj d per annum et
omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro
tali statu habendo xx s. Et predictus Willelmus fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde
tenens.
Pena Preceptum est omnibus tenentes manerij cuiuslibet cui pertinet ad
sufficienter faciendum sepes suas et januas suas per xxiiij diem Februarij proximum et
ille sic facta de tempore in tempus custodia sub pena cuiuslibet offendentibus in
contrarium forisfacere v s quolibet delequente.
Pena Preceptum est Josepho Hayward ad faciendum sepem et palam suam
erga Johannem Wyat per eundem diem sub similiter pena.
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The Homage
Thomas Strugnell senior Richard Lowes
John Wyet Thomas Dashe
John Collyns Junior Thomas Strugnell junior
Thomas Collyns sworn
Heriot 6s 8d rent 8s 8d fine 46s 8d To this court came Joan
Cheseman, Widow of Richard Cheseman, deceased, and surrendered into the hands of
the Lord all her right, status, title, interest and claim which she has during her
Widowhood or her heirs will have, of and in a messuage and a part of a yardland of
land formerly held by Richard Collin, now in the tenure of the same Joan during her
Widowhood, for the use and behoof of Richard Cheseman, younger son of Richard
Cheseman, deceased. Whereupon a heriot of 6s 8d in money falls due to the Lord made
by special arrangement with the Lord on this occasion. And after this came the
aforesaid son, Richard Cheseman, and took from the Lord, by handing over to Henry
Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor, properly constituted and authorized by
the court, the aforesaid messuage and remaining part of the yardland of land lately
being in the possession of same Joan, to have and to hold to the same Richard
Cheseman, the son, and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 6s
8d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And
he gave the Lord for a fine 46s 8d thereby to hold such an estate. And he did fealty and
was admitted thereby as tenant.
Heriot 3s 4d rent 16d fine 20s To this court came Richard
Cheseman, son of Richard Cheseman, deceased, and surrendered into the hands of the
Lord all his right, status, title, interest and claim which he has, or his heirs will have, of
and in a parcel of arable land containing by estimation four acres of land, a parcel of a
yardland of land formerly held by Richard Cheseman, deceased, called Earthpitts, for
the use of William Kettlewell and his heirs. Whereupon a heriot of 3s 4d falls due to
the Lord, made by special arrangement with the Lord on this occasion. And after this
came the aforesaid William Kettlewell and took from the Lord the aforesaid four acres
called Earthpitts, by handing over to Henry Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said
manor, properly constituted and authorized by the Lord of the same manor, to have and
to hold the same William Kettlewell, and his heirs according to the custom of the
manor for a rent of 16d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed
and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine thereby to hold such an estate 20s.
And he did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant.
Penalty It was ordered for all those tenants to whom it is pertinent to properly
mend their fences and gateways by 24th day of February next, and to mend those in
their care from time to time on pain for those who offend 5s.
Penalty It was ordered for Joseph Hayward to mend his fence and fenceposts
against John Wyat's land by the same date on a similar pain.
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Pena Preceptum est Nicholao Frenche ad sufficienter faciendum sepem suam
erga Thomam Strugnell senior per eundem diem sub similter pena.
Preceptum est cuiuslibet tenentes quod non permittunt vaccas suas ire per venellas sine
aliquo ad curandum eas, itre ut non croceant sepes vinas ibidem sub pena quod si
aliquis inventi fuit offendent in contrarium --e- forisfacent parti eundem sic inveniens
quolibet tempore ij d et Domino Manerij toties quoties iiij d.
Decennarius Thomas Strugnell junior electus est Decennarius et juratus.
ij estraie xviij s Ad hanc una vacca nigra existentem superannuatim et in
custodia Thome Collyns appreciata est et venditur eidem Johannem pro x s solvendo
ad proximum curiam et unum boviculum pro viij s solvendo similiter ad proximum
curiam.
CB 9, 142-142d/ 1st October 1608
map
Richard Cheeseman
|
Thomas
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta dies Sabbati primo
die Octobris Annis Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie
Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Sexto et Scotie
Quadragesimo Secundo.
Essonie Nullus
Juratores pro domino Rege cum Homagio
Johannes Potterne Ricardus Lynter Ricardus Cheeseman
Johannes Collyns junior Willelmus Lynter Ricardus Lowes
Willelmus Lane Johannes Dashe Johannes Wyett
Josephus Hayward Edmundus/Edwardus Dashe Johannes Cooke
Georgius Dashe
jurati
Admissus tenens Ricardus Lynter admissus est tenens et fecit fidelitatem.
Misericordia v s Idem misericordia Thome Strugnell junioris Decennarij eo quod
non habuit parato in scripto nomina tenentis et inhabitantis prout ei preceptum fuit v s.
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Johannes Pottern et socij sui predicti dicunt
quod omnia bene.
280
Penalty It was ordered for Nicholas Frenche to properly mend his fence against
Thomas Strugnell senior's land by the same day on a similar pain.
It was ordered for those tenants to whom it is pertinent not allow their cattle to be in
the lanes without a herdsman and not to break the fences there on pain for anyone
found to have offended, 2d each time to the Lord of the manor and as often as
necessary 4d.
Tithingman Thomas Strugnell junior was elected as Tithingman and sworn in.
Two strays [valued at] 18s At this court a stray black cow which has
remained in the custody of Thomas Collins for more than a year, was valued and is to
be sold for 10s, to be paid at the next court. And a bullock for 8s to be paid for
similarly at the next court.
CB 9, 142-142d/ 1st October 1608
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 1st
October in the 6th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of
England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. and the 42nd of James of
Scotland.
Excusals None
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage
John Potterne Richard Lynter Richard Cheeseman
John Collyns junior William Lynter Richard Lowes
William Lane John Dashe John Wyett
Joseph Hayward Edmund/Edward Dashe John Cooke
George Dashe sworn
Admitted as tenant Richard Lynter was admitted as tenant and did fealty.
Amercement 5s Likewise the amercement of Thomas Strugnell junior,
Tithingman, because he has not prepared the list of names of the tenants and
inhabitants just as he was ordered 5s.
Jurors for the Lord King namely John Pottern and his aforesaid fellows say that all
is well.
281
Homagium ibidem presentant quod Ricardus Bensted custumarius tenens fecit
defaltam. Ideo ipse in misericordia v d.
Pena Item presentant defectus viarum et le Causewayes. Ideo preceptum est
cuiuslibet cui pertinet ad reparandum easdem per festum Simonis et Jude proximum
sub pena ciuiuslibet delinquente iij s iiij d.
Pena Item presentant quod horreum spectans ad messuagium Owini Nicolls
ruinatur preceptum est eidem ad reedificandum idem ante festum Sancti Michaelis
proximum sub pena lxvj s viij d.
Pena Item presentant quod Thomas Collyns obstupavit viam cum fossato
quam Margarete Lynter habere debet ad terras suas preceptum est ei ad aperiendum
viam illam et implendum fossate [fossatum] predictum ut viam predictam uti potest
ante idem festum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Pena forisfecit Item presentant quod Ricardus Lowes et Ricardus Honyman non
reparare Hailegate prout eis precepti fuit sed penam forisfecit videlicet utroque eorum
v s.
Pena Item presentant quod communis parcus est in decasu preceptum est
Decenne ad faciendum eundem ante festum Nativitate Domini proximum sub pena xl
s vel ad proximam curiam ad exonerandum stipes inde.
Pena Et similiter ad reparandum cippis modo non factus per festum Omnium
Sanctorum sub pena xiij s iiij d.
Colloquium Item presentant quod Edwardus Eyles de Exton invenit in terra Owini
Nicolls in aranda ut supponit thesaurum aut alia metalla. Ideo colloquium. Et si quid sit
thesaurum quod spectat dicto manerio.
Pena Preceptum est Owino Nicolles ad faciendum sepem suam erga
Ricardum Lowes per festum Ominum Sanctorum proximum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Supervisores camporum Johannes Cooke et Johannes Potterne jurati.
Decennarius Richardus Lynter juratus.
Herietum galline redditus iiij d finis xij d Ad hanc curiam venit
Ricardus Cheeseman et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius statum titulum
interesse et demandam que ipse habet de et in australi parte domus sue et le garden
plott adiacens inter eandem et communem stratam ibidem ad usum Thome Cheeseman
filius sui (exceptione via ipsius Ricardi et Assignorum suorum ad domum suam
predictum). Unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem
cum Domino factam una gallina. Et super hoc venit predictus Thomas Cheeseman et
cepit de Domino predictam australem partem domus per predictum
282
The Homage there presented that Richard Bensted, a customary tenant, is in
default. Therefore he is in mercy 5d.
Penalty Likewise they presented the defects of the roads and le
Causeways. Therefore it was ordered for everybody to whom it pertains to repair them
by the feast of [Sts] Simon and Jude next, on pain for each who offends 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that a granary belonging to the
messuage of Owin Nicolls is ruinous. It was ordered for Owin Nicolls to rebuild the
same, before Michaelmas (29th September) next on pain 66s 8d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that Thomas Collyns has, with a ditch,
obstructed the road which Margaret Lynter should have to her lands. He was ordered to
open this road and fill in the aforesaid ditch and the aforesaid road so that it can be
used, before the same feast on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty forfeited Likewise they presented that Richard Lowes and Richard
Honyman have not repaired Hailegate just as they were ordered to do and they are
ordered to make amends but a penalty of 5s is forfeited, that is, for each of them.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the common pound is in disrepair.
The Tithing is ordered to mend the same before Christmas next on pain 40s, or to put
in place the posts by the next court.
Penalty And similarly for repairing the palisade which is not mended, by
the feast of All Saints (1st November) on pain 13s 4d.
Conference Likewise they presented that Edmund Eyles of Exton has come
onto Owin Nicoll’s land by ploughing and uncovered a hoard or other metal. Therefore
there is a conference. And if this is a hoard it belongs to the said manor1.
Penalty Owin Nicoll is ordered to mend his fence against Richard
Lowes' land by the feast of All Saints (1st November) next on pain 3s 4d.
Supervisors of the fields John Cooke and John Potterne were sworn in.
Tithingmen Richard Lynter was sworn in.
Heriot of a hen rent 4d fine 12d To this court came Richard
Cheeseman and surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, title, interest and
claim which he has of and in the south part of his messuage and the adjacent garden
plot, between the same and the common street there, for the use of Thomas Cheeseman
his son (with the exception of the road to their said house of himself, Richard, and his
Assigns). Whereupon a heriot of a hen falls due to the Lord, on this occasion made by
special arrangement with the Lord. And after this came the
1 A Hoard found. It belongs to the manor.
283
Ricardum hic sursumredditio pro le garden plott predicto (exceptione vie predicte)
habendo et tenendo sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum iiij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta.
Et dat Domino de fine xij d et admissus est inde tenens sed fidelitatem eius
respectuatur usque proximam curiam.
Afferatores Willelmus Lane
Josephus Haywarde jurati
Annualis cognitio iiij d Memorandum quod decimo octavo die Novembris Annis
Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis, fidei
defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie sexto et Scotie xlij Dominus dedit
licenciam Ricardo Cheeseman dimittendi ad firmam unum clausum pasture vocatum
Waddon Johanni Wyet uni tenenti manerij predicti a data presentium [presenti?] usque
finem et terminum septem annorum extunc proximum sequentem et plenarum
complendum. Et idem Ricardus dat Domino de fine pro huiusmodi licenciam unum
annualem cognitionem iiij d ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim duorum
terminos predictos solvendo. Salvus semper Domino redditibus et servicijs pro inde
debitis et consuetis.
284
aforesaid Thomas Cheeseman and took from the Lord the aforesaid south part of the
messuage being surrendered by the aforesaid Richard, for the said garden plot (except
the said road), to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of
the manor for a rent of 4d a year and all other works and services therein formerly
owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 12d and was admitted as tenant
but fealty is postponed until the next court.
Assessors: William Lane
Joseph Haywarde sworn
Annual recognition fee 4d Let it be remembered that on 18th November in
the 6th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England,
Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. that is, the 42nd of Scotland
(1608), the Lord gave licence to Richard Cheeseman to demise for a fixed payment a
close of pasture called Waddon to John Wyet a tenant of the said manor from the
present date (or from the date of the deed) until the end of a term of seven years and
thereafter next following until fully completed. And the same Richard gave the Lord
for a fine, an annual recognition fee of 4d, for this licence, to be paid at Michaelmas
(25th September) annually for the aforesaid two terms. Saving always for the Lord
rents and services therein owed and accustomed.
285
CB 10, 6-6d/ 14th/19th April 1609 WCM 23048
Richard Cheeseman Anthony Stronge John Lynter Richard Collins
| dcd | | = Jane
Richard Amy/Anne Thomas
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta dies Mercurij xiv/xix
die Aprilis Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie
Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Septimo et Scotie
Quadragesimo Secundo.
Juratores pro Domino Rege
Johannes Collins
Edwardus Dashe Josephus Wyatt
Ricardus Lowes Thomas Cheesman
Willelmus Lane Johannes Cooke
Johannes Potterne Ricardus Goodier
Georgius Dashe Thomas Strugnell jurati
Thomas Dashe versus Ricardum Cheeseman eo quod vi et armis unum porcum que
precij x s interfecit ad dampnum que xij s non culpa Homagium dicit pro que damnum
vj d pro misis ij d.
Redditum ij s finis xlvj s viij d Ad hanc curiam venit Richardus
Cheesman et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum titulum interesse et
demandam que ipse habet aut heres poterit de et in duabus clausis terre vocatis
Peasdons continentia per estimacionem duodecim acras terre et uno alio closo pasture
vocato Warllens continens per estimacionem ij acras terre nuper parcellam terre
custumarij Richardi Cheesman patris sui defuncti ad usum Richardi Lowes et heredum
suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij. Unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice
per specialem compositionem cum Domino factam xiij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit
predictus Richardus Lowes et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa cum
pertinentijs habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum ij s
per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de
fine xlvj s viij d et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Herriettum xx d redditus iij d finis vs Ad hanc curiam
venit Johannes Cooke junior et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum
statum titulum interesse et demandam que ipse habet aut heres poterit de et in una acra
terre arabilis iacente in Churchclose inter terram Josephi Wiatt ex australi parte et viam
regiam ex boreali parte et abuttanti super domum mansionalem Willelmi Strugnell ex
occidentali parte nuper parcellam terre herriettabilis Jane uxoris Ricardi Collins ad
opus et usum Amie/Anne Stronge filie Anthonie Stronge et heredum suarum secundum
consuetudinem manerij unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem
composicionem cum Domino factam xx d. Et super hoc venit predicta Amia/Anna
Stronge et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum iij d per annum. Et omnia alia
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CB 10, 6-6d/14th/19th April 1609
Different scribe. Ornate "Visus" and "M" in decorated "Meonstoke". map
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Wednesday
14th/19th April in the 7th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King
of England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, etc. and the 42nd of Scotland.
Jurors for the Lord King
John Collins
Edward Dashe Joseph Wyatt
Richard Lowes Thomas Cheeseman
William Lane John Cooke
John Potterne Richard Goodier
George Dashe Thomas Strugnell sworn
Thomas Dashe against Richard Cheeseman because he killed with force and weapons a
pig [which is] valued at 10s, for which damages of 12s [are sought]. Not guilty. The
Homage says for this, damages 6d, and for expenses 2d1.
Rent 2s fine 46s 8d To this court came Richard Cheesman who
surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, title, interest and claim which he
has or his heirs will have of and in two closes of land called Peasdens containing by
estimation twelve acres of land and another close of pasture called Warllens containing
by estimation two acres of land, once a part of customary land of Richard Cheeseman,
his deceased father, for the use of Richard Lowes and his heirs according to the custom
of the manor. Whereupon a heriot of 13s 4d falls due to the Lord, on this occasion
made by special settlement with the Lord. And after this came the said Richard Lowes
and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned with appurtenances, to
have and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 2d a
year and other works and services therein owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord
for a fine 46s 8d and he did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant.
Heriot 20s rent 3d fine 5s To this court came John Cooke junior and
surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, status, title, interest and claim
which he has or his heirs will have, of and in an acre of arable land lying in Church
Close between Joseph Wiatt's land on the south side and the King's road on the north
side and abutting on the mansion house of William Strugnell on the western side, lately
a part of heriotable land held by Jane, the wife of Richard Collins, for the use and
behoof of Amie/Anne Stronge, daughter of Anthony Stronge and her heirs according to
the custom of the manor. Whereupon a heriot of 20s falls due to the Lord, on this
occasion made by special arrangement with the Lord. And after this came the aforesaid
Amie/Anne Stronge and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned, to
have and to hold to herself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 3d a year.
And all other works and services therein owed and accustomed. And she gave the Lord
for a fine thereby to hold such an estate 5s. And she was admitted as tenant but her
fealty was postponed until she has reached full age.
1 Court hears a case involving the possible unlawful killing of a pig. Decision unclear.
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opera et servitia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine pro tali statu inde
habendo v s. Et admissa est inde tenens sed fidelitatem euis respectuatur quousque ad
plenam etatem pervenevit. Et custodia ipsius Anne/Amie committur Margarette Linter
Vidue durantis minoritate sua terre predicte etc.
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio videlicet Johannes Collins et socij sui
dicunt quod omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem presentat quod Le Cawsweys prope aquam non reparatum fuerunt
prout ad ultimam curiam preceptum fuit per defectum Johannis Dashe, Ricardi
Cheesman, Owini Nicholls et Ricardi Linter. Ideo quisquis eorum forisfecit penam
videlicet de quolibet iij s iiij d. Et nihilominus preceptum est eis quibus pertinet ad
reparandum easdem per proximum curiam sub similiter pena.
Item presentat quod cippes defractus sunt preceptum eis quibus pertinet ad faciendum
eandem per festum Pentecoste proximum sub pena delinquente iij s iiij d.
Item presentat quod communis parcus defractus existit preceptum est Decenne vel alijs
quibus pertinet ad faciendum eandem per festum Pentecoste proximum sub pena
cuiuslibet delinquente iij s iiij d.
Item presentat quod Le Courthouse ruinatum est per tempestatem ventum et dicunt
quod Dominus manerij predicti invenire debet meremium et opera [coopertura] inde et
tenens le brayding et walling. Ideo querendem est et sic restat.
Item presentat sunt quod plurimus presentaverunt quod tenentes Domini Episcopi
Wintoniensis de villa de Chidden superonerant et incroachiaverunt super communiam
Domini manerij et tenentes. Ideo colloquium cum Domino.
Preceptum est tenentibus quibus pertinet ad faciendum et reparandum cuilibet pro
parte sua omnes januas in et circa parochia fiendas et cum ferro suspendenti vel alijs
modo sufficienter custodiendum per primum diem Maij proximi sub pena cuiuslibet
pro quolibet janua non facta reparata et sufficienter custodita x s.
2 Proclamatio Ad hanc curiam secunda proclamatio facta est pro Thoma Lynter
ad veniendum et finem faciendum cum Domino pro terra et tenementis que sibi de iure
descendere per mortem Johannis Linter patris sui defuncti et nullus venit.
De misericordia Thome Strugnell senioris iij d, Josephi Howard iij d, et de Ricardo
Bensted xij d eo quod retraxerunt servicia voluntaria.
De misericordia Nicholai Pittman, Ricardi Stayres, Johannis Strugnell, Thome Hall,
Johannis Bickbrooke, Johannis Billson, Roberti Burrell et Nicholai Wiatt commorantur
infra manerium que fecerunt defaltam de quolibet ij d.
Georgius Dashe electus et juratus est ad supervidendum venellas et vaccas et porcos et
ad presentandum offensores toties quoties et habebit j d de qualibet transgressione per
ipsa capienda ultra iij s iiij d pro salario suo.
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And she is entrusted to the custody of Margaret Linter, Widow, during her minority etc.
The Jurors for the Lord King, with the Homage, namely John Collins and his fellows,
say that all is well.
The Homage there presented that Le Causeways near the water have not been repaired
as was ordered at the last court, through the fault of John Dashe, Richard Cheesman,
Owen Nicholls and Richard Linter. Therefore whomsoever of them is forfeited a
penalty, namely for each of them 3s 4d. And nonetheless they are ordered to repair the
same by the next court on a similar pain.
Likewise they presented that the stocks are broken. The Tithingmen or others to whom
it is pertinent, are ordered to make the same by the feast of Pentecoste (Whitsun) on
pain for whomsoever offends 3s 4d.
Likewise they presented that The Courthouse is found to be in a state of disrepair for
(due to) the windy season and they say that the Lord of the said manor is thereby
obliged to bring wood and roofing material, and the tenants brading and walling1.
Therefore there is a complaint and there it thus rests.
Likewise they presented, as has been many times previously presented, that tenants of
the Lord Bishop of Winchester concerning the village of Chidden, have overloaded
and encroached upon the common of the Lord of the manor and the tenants. Therefore
there is a conference with the Lord.
It was ordered for those tenants to whom it is pertinent, to make and repair whichever
part of all the gateways in and around the parish which are to be made, and to suspend
them with iron [hinges] or otherwise now preserve them by the 1st May next, on pain
for each [person] for each gateway not repaired and properly cared for 10s.
2nd Proclamation At this court a 2nd proclamation was made for Thomas Lynter to
come and make fine with the Lord for land and holdings which by right descend to him
by the death of his father John Linter, and he has not come.
Concerning the amercement of Nicholas Pittman, Richard Stayres, John Strugnell,
Thomas Hall, John Bickbrooke, John Billson, Robert Burrell and Nicholas Wiatt who
are dwelling within the manor, who have made default, each of them 2d.
George Dashe was elected and sworn in to supervise the lanes and cows and pigs, and
to present offendors as often as necessary and he will have 1d for each transgressor
taken by him over his salary 3s 4d2
Assessors John Potterne
Thomas Dashe sworn
1 Tenants provide some building materials for the The Courthouse, the Lord provides wood and thatch.
2 Financial benefits of acting as Supervisor of animals in the lanes.
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Affirratores Johannes Potterne
Thomas Dashe jurati
CB 10, 6d/ 24th May 1609
John Collins junior John Collins senior
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Joan = John Hamon Thomas
Meanstoke Curia manerij predicti ibidem tenta dies Mercurij xxiiij die Maij
Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Rege Fidei
defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Septimo et Scotie xlij
Homagium Edwardus Dashe Willielmus Richards
Johannes Dashe Thomas Strugnell
Ricardus Lowes Johannes Wyatt jurati
Redditus xxiiij s iiij d ob ix d xviij d redditus v s heriettum xxvj s viij d
finis C s Ad hanc curiam recordatam existit quod primo die Maij anno regni
Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie septimo et Scotie xlij apud
domum mansionalem Henrici Trussell Generosi Senescalli manerij predicti in
Colebrooke Streete infra Civitatis Wintoniensis coram prefato Senescallo et Willelmo
Richards uno customario tenente manerij predicti venit Thomas Collins et
sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et
demandam que ipse habet aut heredes poterit de et in uno messuagio et duabus virgatis
terre quondam Churchers. Ac una quarter land continenti v acras quondam Reynolds.
Ac uno messuagio et ijbus virgatis terre quare una virgata terre est purprestura
quondam Thome Willions que omnia nuper fuerit Johannis Collins senioris patris
ipsius Thome Collins ac per ipsum Johannem ad usum ipsius Thome sursumreddidit
tenendum per redditum xxiiij s iij d ob. Necnon uno closo vocato Staplegate Close
continenti v acras terre arabilis nuper parcellam unius messuagij unam virgatam terre
quondam Johannis Lowes per redditum ix d. Ac de et in uno alio closo pasture nuper
parcellam terre customarij Bridgette Nicholls vocato Newdowne continenti per
estimacionem decem acras terre per redditum xviij d per annum. Ac de et in uno alio
closo terre nuper parcellam terre customarij Johannis Collins junior continenti per
estimacionem xiiij acras terre arabilis ac postea Johannis Hamon in iure Johanne
uxoris sui filia predicti Johannis Collins junioris iacenti et existenti ex boreali parte via
Regia ducens a Meonstoke predicto versus Petersfield ac venella ducentem ad terram
Margarette Lynter et Nicholai Collins ex occidentali parte ac terra predicti Nicholai
Collins ex boreali parte et terre predicti Johannis Collins junioris ex australi parte cum
pastura ad xxx bidentes annuatim dicto clauso annorum per redditum v s per annum. Et
que omnia predicta ad separaliter vices sursumreddidit fuerit ad usum ipsius Thome
Collins unde accidit Domino pro herietto hac vice per specialem compositionem cum
Domino factam xxvj s viij d. Et super hoc venit predictus
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CB 10, 6d/ 24th May 1609
Same scribe. This record follows directly on from that above it, entitled p 6.
Beautiful tail to "1609" at the end. map
Meonstoke Manor Court held there Wednesday 24th May in the 7th year of
the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland,
defender of the faith etc. and the 42nd of Scotland.
The Homage Edward Dashe William Richards
John Dashe Thomas Strugnell
Richard Lowes John Wyatt sworn
Rent 24s 3½d 9d 18d rent 5s heriot 26s 8d fine 100s At this court it was recorded that on the 1st May in the 42nd year of the reign of
James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, (1609), at
the mansion house of Henry Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor, in
Colebrook Street within the capital city of Winchester, before the aforesaid Steward
and William Richards, a customary tenant of the said manor, came Thomas Collins and
surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his right, status, title, interest and claim
which he or his heirs have of and in a certain messuage and two acres of land formerly
Churchers. And a quarter of land measuring five acres formerly Reynolds. And a house
and two yardlands of land whereby one yardland of land is encroachment land,
formerly held by Thomas Willions, all of which was once [held by] John Collins
senior, father of the same Thomas Collins and by John himself, for the use of the same
Thomas, surrendered the holding for a rent of 24s 3½d. And also a close called
Staplegate Close measuring five acres of arable land recently a parcel of a messuage
and a yardland of land formerly held by John Lowes for a rent of 9d. And of and in
another close of pasture recently a parcel of land held of Bridgette Nicholls, a
customary tenant, called Newdowne containing by estimation ten acres, for a rent of
18d a year. And of and in another close of land once a parcel of customary land held by
John Collyns junior containing by estimation fourteen acres of arable land, and
thereafter John Hamon by the right of Joan his wife, daughter of the aforesaid John
Collins junior, lying and being on the north side of the King’s road leading from said
Meonstoke towards Petersfield and the lane leading towards Margaret Lynter and
Nicholas Collin’s land on the west side, and land of the aforesaid Nicholas Collins on
the north side and the aforesaid land of John Collins junior on the south side, with
pasture for 30 sheep annually, for the said close for a rent of 5s a year. And that all the
aforementioned on separate occasions was surrendered for the use of Thomas Collins
himself. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, on this occasion made by special
arrangement with the Lord 26s 8d. And after this came the aforesaid Thomas Collins
and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned through the grant of the
aforesaid Steward, properly constituted and authorised by the Lord, to have and to hold
to the same Thomas according to the custom of the manor for the aforesaid rent a year
and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave
the Lord for a fine100s. And no more on this occasion for the two cases act for the
Lord and he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
End of the Spring progress 1609
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Thomas Collins et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa ex concessione predicti
Senescalli ad hoc per Dominum sufficienter constituti et authorisati habenda et tenenda
idem Thome Collins secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum
predictum per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et consueta. Et
dat Domino de fine C s. Et non plus hac vice pro diuosis [duobus?] causis Domino
movens et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Finis Progressus Vernalis Anno Domini 1609
CB 10, 11d-12d/ 9 October 1609
John Lynter Owen Nichols = Bridget Richard Chesman
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Thomas Richard = Alice?
John
| dcd | Richard Lynter =- Margaret
Edward John Potterne = Clara
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta die Lune nono die
Octobris Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei
defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Septimo et Scotie xliij.
Essonie
Juratores pro Domino Rege
Edwardus Searle Generosus Thomas Strugnell senior
Ricardus Lowes Johannes Dashe
Willelmus Kettlewell Josephus Wyatt
Johannes Wyatt Georgius Dashe
Edwardus Dashe Nicholus Goodyer
Willelmus Richards Thomas Collyn jurati
3 proclamation Ad hanc curiam factam est proclamatio tertia ut Thomas Lynter
venire et finem facere cum Domino pro terra et tenemento que sibi de iure descendere
debet per mortem Johannis Lynter patris sui et nullus venit.
Licentia Ad hanc curiam Dominus dedit licentiam Richardo Cheesman et uxori
euis ad evellandum horreum super terras suas customarias existentes et illud tradere
Thome Collyns super terras suas customarias manerij predicti et non alibi novitum
erigendum etc.
Redditus iiij d finis vj s viij d Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit quod
vicessimo die Maij anno regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie supradicta et Scotie
xlij extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam apud domum mansionalem Henrici Trussell
Generosi Senescalli manerij predicti scituatam in Colbrooke Streete infra Civitate
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CB 10, 11d-12d/ 9th October 1609
Maps
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Monday 9th
October in the 7th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of
England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. and the 43rd of James
of Scotland.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lord King
Edward Searle Gentleman Thomas Strugnell senior
Richard Lowes John Dashe
William Kettlewell Joseph Wyatt
John Wyatt George Dashe
Edward Dashe Nicholas Goodyer
William Richards Thomas Collyn sworn
3rd Proclamation At this court the third proclamation was made that Thomas
Lynter should come and make fine with the Lord for land and a holding which has
descended to him by right on the death of his father, John Lynter, and he has not come.
Licence At this court the Lord gives licence to Richard Cheesman and his wife
to pull down a granary on their land, being customary land, and to hand over these to
Thomas Collyns on his customary lands of the said manor and let it be known that no
one else can build etc.
Rent 4d fine 6s 8d At this court it was recorded that on 20th May in
the 42nd year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, [King] of England as
above and Scotland, (1609) at an extra court held since the last court at the mansion
house of Henry Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor, situated in Colbrooke
Street in the city of Winchester, Richard Chesman came to court and then and there
before the aforesaid Steward in the presence of John Potterne and George Dashe,
customary tenants of the said manor, and surrendered into the hands of the
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Wintoniensis venit Ricardus Chesman et tunc et ibidem coram prefato Senescallo in
presentia Johannis Potterne et Georgij Dashe customariorum tenentium manerij
predicti et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum closum terre vocatum Shudley
Plaine continens per estimacionem ijs acras terre iacens super terram Thome Strugnell
senioris versus orientalem et terram Ricardi Lynter tam occidentalem quam borealem
et venellam vocatam Shudley Lane ex parte australi parcellam terre customarij ipsius
Richardi Chesman cum pastura ad iiij bidentes cum eisdem concessit ad opus et usum
Johannis Cooke unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem
composicionem cum Domino factam iij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Johannes
Cooke et cepit de Domino ex traditione predicti Senescalli ad hoc per Dominum
manerij predicti sufficienter constituti predictum closum terre cum pastura ad iiij
bidentes superius sursumredditio habendum et tenendum eidem Johanni Cooke
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum iiij d per annum et omnia alia opera et
servitia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine vj s viij d et fecit
fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Herrietum iij s iiij d redditum xviij d finis vj s viij d Ad hanc
curiam venit Thomas Collins et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum cottagium cum
gardino adiacente parcellam terre customarij ipsius Thome scituatum prope Eclesiam
de Meonstoke ad usum Thome Poore unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per
compositionem cum Domino factam iij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Thomas
Poore et cepit de Domino cottagium et gardinum predictum habendum et tenendum
eidem Thome Poore secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xviij d per annum
et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine vj s
viij d et idem Thomas Poore fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Herrietum ij s vj d redditum xij d finis v s Ad hanc curiam
recordatum existit quod quinto die Julij ultimo precedentis extra curiam et citra
ultimam curiam apud domum mansionalem Henrici Trussell Generosi Senescalli
manerij predicti in Coolbrooke Street in Civitate Wintoniensis in presentia Josephi
Wyatt et Thome Dashe ij customariorum tenentium manerij predicti venit Brigetta
Nicholls Vidua et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum clausum terre vocatum Exon
[Exton?] Crosse parcellam terre customarij ipsius Brigetta nuper Owini Nicholls mariti
sui defuncti continentem per estimacionem ij acras duas acras terre iacentem versus
cuiusdam clausi Johannis Collins vocatam Mattocks ex occidentali parte. Et clausum
Johannis Dashe versus borialem et orientali parte. Et regiam viam ducens a Meonstoke
predicto versus Exon ex australi parte. Et pastura ad iiij bidentes adinde (abinde?)
spectantes ad usum Johannis Dyaper junioris unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac
vice per compositionem cum Domino factam ij s vj d. Et super hoc venit predictus
Johannes Dyaper junior et cepit de Domino predictum clausum vocatum Exon Crosse
cum pastura ad iiij bidentes adinde spectantes habendum et tenendum sibi secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia
inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine v s. Et predictus Johannes Dyaper
fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
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Lord a close of land called Shudley Plaine containing by estimation two acres of land
lying against Thomas Strugnell senior's land towards the east, and land of Richard
Lynter both to the west and north, and a lane called Shudley Lane on the south side, a
parcel of customary land of the same Richard Chesman with pasture for four sheep
which same is granted for the use and behoof of John Cooke. Whereupon a heriot falls
due to the Lord made on this occasion by special arrangement with the Lord 3s 4d.
And after this came the aforesaid John Cooke and took from the Lord, through the
Steward, properly constituted [to act] on behalf of the Lord of the manor, by
conveyance, the aforesaid close of land with pasture for four sheep as above, to have
and to hold to the same John Cooke according to the custom of the manor for a rent of
4d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And
he gave the Lord for a fine 6s 8d and he did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Heriot 3s 4d rent 18d fine 6s 8d To this court came Thomas Collins
and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a cottage with an adjacent garden, a parcel
of customary land of the same Thomas, situated near Meonstoke Church for the use of
Thomas Poore. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord made by payment of 3s 4d on
this occasion. And after this came the aforesaid Thomas Poore and took from the Lord
the aforesaid cottage and garden, to have and to hold to himself according to the
custom of the manor for a rent of 18d a year and all other works and services formerly
owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 6s 8d and the same Thomas
Poore did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
Heriot 2s 6d rent 12d fine 5s At this court it was recorded that
on 5th July last, at an extra court held since the last court at the mansion house of
Henry Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor, in Coolbrooke Street in the
City of Winchester, in the presence of Joseph Wyatt and Thomas Dashe, two
customary tenants of the said manor, came Bridget Nicholls, Widow, and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord a close called Exon [Exton?] Crosse, parcel of customary
land of the same Bridget, lately held by Owen Nicholls her deceased husband,
containing by estimation two acres lying on the western side of the close held by a
certain John Collins called Mattocks. And a close held by John Dashe towards the
north and east side. And the King's road leading from Meonstoke to Exton on the south
side. And pasture for four sheep thereafter pertaining for the use of John Dyaper junior.
Whereby a heriot falls due to the Lord made on this occasion by payment of 2s 6d.
And after this came the aforesaid John Dyaper junior and took from the Lord the
aforesaid close called Exon Crosse with the pasture for four sheep, to have and to hold
to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 12d a year and all other
works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a
fine 5s and the said John Dyaper did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant.
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Herriettum iij s iiij d redditum xvj d finis x s Ad hanc curiam
recordatum existit quod vicessimo quinto die Julij ultimo preterito extra curiam et citra
ultimam curiam apud domum mansionalem Henrici Trussell Generosi Senescalli
manerij predicti in presentia Johannis Wyatt et Richardi Lowse ij customarij tenentium
manerij predicti venit Richardus Chesman et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum
closum terre arabilis vocatum Shawford continens per estimacionem iiij acras terre
nuper parcellam terre customarij Richardi Chesman patris sui defuncti ad usum
Johannis Gilton unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem
compositionem cum Domino factam iij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Johannes
Gilton et cepit de Domino predictum clausum terre habendum et tenendum sibi
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xvj d per annum et omnia alia opera et
servitia inde prius debita et consueta et dat Domino de fine x s et fecit fidelitatem et
admissus est inde tenens.
Herrietum iij s iiij d redditum iij s iiij d finis vj s viij d Ad hanc
curiam recordatum existit quod xxv die Julij ultimi precedentis extra curiam et citra
ultimam curiam apud domum mansionalem Henrici Trussell Generosi Senescalli
manerij predicti in Colebrooke Street in Civitate Wintoniensis in presentia Johannis
Wyatt et Richardi Louse ij customarij tenentium eiusdem manerij venit Richardus
Chesman et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum tenementum cum gardino et
curtilagio continens in toto per estimacionem j acram terre cum omnibus et singulis
suis pertinentijs ad usum Alicie Chesman modo uxoris ipsius Richardi unde accidit
Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem compositionem cum Domino factam iij s
iiij d. Et super hoc venit predicta Alicia et cepit de Domino predictum tenementum
cum gardino et curtilagio predicto cum omnibus et singulis suis pertinentijs habendum
et tenendum sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum iij s iiij d per annum
et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et consueta. Et eadem Alicia dat
Domino de fine vj s viij d et fecit fidelitatem et admissa est inde tenens.
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Edwardus Serle Generosus et socij sui predicti
presentant quod omnia bene.
Homagium ibidem presentant quod Johannes Potterne qui de Domino tenuit unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre et unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre
quondam Thomas Collyn. Necnon unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre quondam
Willelmi Potterne que omnia nuper fuerunt Johannis Potterne patris ipsius Johannis
modo defuncti per redditum xxv s v d per annum citra ultimam curiam diem suum
clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herrietto iij vaccaram appreciaturam inter se
ad vj li. Et ulterius dicunt quod Edwardus Potterne frater suis est proximus heres si
Clara uxor ipsius Johannis Potterne modo defuncti non sit pregnanta Anglie privye
with childe. Et super hoc venit predictus Clara et petit admitti ad premissa habenda sibi
secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti duranti viduetate sua videlicet dum solam et
castam se gesserit et fecit fidelitatem et admissa est in forma predicta. Ideo pro
certitude heredes nominandum curiam advisarabunt vel ad proximum curiam.
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Heriot 3s 4d rent 16d fine 10s At this court it was recorded that
on 25th July last, at an extra court held since the last court at the mansion house of
Henry Trussell, Gentleman Steward of the said manor, in the presence of John Wyatt
and Richard Lowse, two customary tenants of the said manor, Richard Chesman came
and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a close of arable land called Shawford
containing by estimation four acres of land, lately part of customary land held by
Richard Chesman his deceased father, for the use of John Gilton. Whereupon a heriot
falls due to the Lord made on this occasion by payment of 3s 4d. And after this came
the aforesaid John Gilton and took from the Lord the aforesaid close of land to have
and to hold to himself according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 16d a year
and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave
the Lord for a fine10s and the said John Dyaper did fealty and was admitted thereby as
tenant.
Heriot 3s 4d rent 3s 4d fine 6s 8d At this court it was recorded that
on 25th July last at an extra court held since the last court at the mansion house of
Henry Trussell, Gentleman Steward of the said manor, in Colebrooke Street in the City
of Winchester, in the presence of John Wyatt and Richard Louse, two customary
tenants of the same manor, Richard Chesman came and surrendered into the hands of
the Lord a holding with a garden and yard containing in total by estimation an acre of
land with all and singular its appurtenances, for the use of Alice Chesman now the wife
of the same Richard. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord made on this occasion
by payment of 3s 4d. And after this came the aforesaid Alice and took from the Lord
the aforesaid holding and aforesaid garden and yard with all and singular its
appurtenances, to have and to hold to herself according to the custom of the manor for
a rent of 3s 4d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and
accustomed. And the same Alice gave the Lord for a fine 6s 8d and she did fealty and
was admitted thereby as tenant.
The Tithingmen for the Lord King, namely Edward Serle, Gentleman, and his
aforesaid fellows say that all is well.
The Homage there presented that John Potterne who held of the Lord a messuage and a
yardland of land and a messuage and a half yardland of land formerly held by Thomas
Collyns, and also a messuage and a yardland of land formerly held by William
Potterne, all of which was lately held by John Potterne, father of the same John, now
deceased, for a rent of 25s 5d a year, has died since the last court. Whereupon a heriot
of three cows valued between them at £6 falls due. And furthermore they say that
Edward Potterne, his brother, is the next heir, if Clara wife of the same John Potterne,
now deceased, is not pregnant, in English 'privye with childe', and after this came the
aforesaid Clara and seeks to be admitted to the premises to have and to hold to herself
according to the custom of the manor, during her Widowhood so long as she remains
alone and chaste, and she did fealty and was admitted in the form aforesaid. Therefore
for certainty, the names of the heirs are to be advised to the court at the next court1.
1 First mention of pregnancy
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Pena Item presentant quod Johanna Honnyman cepit unum tenentem in
tenemento suo videlicet Robertus Burwell contra ordinacionem curie. Ideo preceptum
eidem Johanne ad amovendum eundem Robertum extra domum suam predictam ante
festum Nativitatis proximum sub pena xl s.
Item presentant quod communis parcum defractum est per defectum reparacionis
fiendum ut dicunt per Dominum manerij sed ulterius querendum est quis debet facere
eundem.
Pena Item presentant quod cippis defractus existentem preceptum est
tenentibus ad reparandum easdem ante festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub
pena xx s.
Pena Item presentant quod Johanna Honnyman non reparavit januas videlicet
Stoke Gate, Mile End Gate et Wadden Gate quas ipse facere debet. Ideo pena ad
ultimum [curiam] posuit forisfecit videlicet pro qualibet janua x s.
Colloquium Item presentant quam plurimus presentaverunt quod tenentes Domini
Episcopi Wintoniensis de Chidden incroachiaverunt super communiam tenentium ad
grandum dampnum eorundem et disheredacionem Domini manerij unde petunt
auxilium a Domino pro eisdem. Ideo loquendum est cum Domino et consilio suo.
Pena forisfecit Item presentant quod Le Caweswayes non reparati sunt prout ad
ultimam curiam preceptum fuit per defectum Owini Nicholls, Philippi Adam, Johannis
Collins junioris, Margarete Lynter Vidue, Ricardi Lynter et Edwardi Serle. Ideo pena
videlicet xiij s iiij d de quolibet forisfacta est.
Pena Item presentant quod sepes inter Edwardum Serle et Willelmum
Richardes et Ricardum Lowes sunt ruinose et sepes Philippi Adam erga Ricardum
Chesman similiter preceptum est cuiuslibet eorundem quibus pertinent ad faciendum
easdem per festum Nativitatis Domini proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente iij s
iiij d.
Pena Preceptum est quod nullus tenens manerij aut aliquis aliud piscabunt in
aquis Domini manerij de Meonstoke predicto sub cuiuslibet offendant in contrarium
forisfacere pro quolibet tempore v s.
Ordinatum Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est that noe person suffer their Rother beasts
or hoggs unlawed to goe along the landes without a keeper of them from browsing and
rooting upon paine to forfeit for the owner off such cattall offending in the contrarye
for every beast ij d and enny hogg j d for every time they shalbee taken by the
Hayward which is Richard Lowes for this yeare and soe yearley to goe from houfe the
one halfe of such forfeit and to be to the Lord of the mannor the other to the Hayward
from tyme to tyme.
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Penalty Likewise they presented that Joan Honnyman took a tenant into her
holding, namely Robert Burwell, against the order of the court. Therefore the same
Joan is ordered to remove the same Robert from her aforesaid house before next
Christmas on pain 40s1.
Likewise they presented that the common pound is broken through defectively-made
repairs and they say that [it is the cause of] the Lord of the manor but furthermore
there is an enquiry concerning what he should do.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the stocks remain broken. The tenants are
ordered to repair the same before the next feast of All Saints (1st November) on pain
20s.
Penalty Likewise they presented that Joan Honyman has not repaired the gates,
namely, Stoke Gate, Mile End Gate and Wadden Gate which she should have done.
Therefore the penalty of 10s, imposed at the last [court] is forfeited, that is, for each
gate.
Conference Likewise they presented, as they have presented many times before, that
tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester concerning Chidden have encroached upon
the tenants' common to the great damage of them and the dispossession of the Lord of
the manor. Whereupon they are seeking help for this. Therefore a suit is with the Lord
and his counsel.
Penalty to forfeit Likewise they presented that Le Causewayes are not repaired as
was ordered at the last court by the fault of Owen Nicholls, Phillip Adam, John Collins
junior, Margaret Lynter, Widow of Richard Lynter, and Edward Serle. Therefore a
penalty, that is, 18s 4d is forfeited by each.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the hedges between Edward Serle and
William Richards and Richard Lowes are ruinous and the hedges of Phillip Adam
against Richard Chesman's [land] are similar. It was ordered that each of them should
mend the parts pertaining to them by Christmas next, on pain for each who offends 3s
4d .
Penalty It was ordered that none of the tenants of the manor or anyone else will
fish in the waters of the Lord of the said manor of Meonstoke on pain for each time
they offend 5s2.
Regulation At this court it is ordered that noe person suffer their Rother beasts or
hoggs unlawed to goe along the landes without a keeper of them from browsing and
rooting upon paine to forfeit for the owner off such cattall offending in the contrarye
for enny beast ij d and every hogg j d for every time they shalbee taken by the
Hayward which is Richard Lowes for this yeare and soe yearley to goe from houfe the
1 Illegal tenant named.
2 No fishing allowed in the Lord's waters
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Et ulterius preceptum est Bridgette Nicholls ad reedificandum horreum predictum ante
festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximam sub pena forisfacere statum suum.
Misericordia Item presentant that Ricardus Bensted, Johannes Collyn,
Willelmus Lane, Thomas Dashe, Thomas Strugnell junior et Josephus Adam
customarij tenentes fecerunt defaltam. Ideo quisquis eorundem in misericordia vj d.
Misericordia Item de Willelmo Maple, Johanne Bigbrooke, Johanne Gilden,
Nicholai Wyatt, Nicholai Pittman et Roberti Burwell de quolibet iij d quia fecerunt
defaltum.
Decennarius Salomon Richards juratus est in loco Jane Collyns Vidue.
Affirratores Ricardus Lowes
Willelmus Kettlewell jurati
CB 10, 21/ 20th January 1610
John Potterne (dcd)
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Progressus Vernalis Anno Domini 1610
Meonstoke Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Sabbati vicessimo die Januarij anno
Regni Domini Jacobi Dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Rege fidei
defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Septimo et Scotie xliijo
Essonie Nullus
Homagium ibidem Thomas Strugnell senior
Johannes Wiatt
Johannes Cooke
Thomas Dashe
Thomas Strugnell jurati
Ad hanc curiam venit Claria Potterne Vidua qui de Domino tenuit duranti viduetate
sua unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac unum messuagium et dimidiam
virgatam terre quondam Thome Collyn. Necnon unum messuagium et unam virgatam
terre quondam Willelmi Potterne que omnia nuper fuerunt Johannis Potterne viri sui
defuncti et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et
damandam que habet aut heres poterit de et in omnibus et singulis premissis predictis
ad usum Edwardi Potterne fratis predicti Johannis et sic remanet etc.
300
one halfe of such forfeit and to be to the Lord of the mannor the other to the Hayward
from tyme to tyme1.
And furthermore Bridgette Nicholls is ordered to rebuild the aforesaid granary before
Michaelmas (29th September) next on pain to forfeit her estate.
Amercement Likewise they presented that Richard Bensted, John Collyn,
William Lane, Thomas Dashe, Thomas Strugnell junior and Joseph Adam, customary
tenants are in default. Therefore each is in mercy 6d.
Amercement Likewise concerning William Maple, John Bigbrooke, John
Gilden, Nicholas Wyatt, Nicholas Pittman and Robert Burwell; each of them is in
mercy 3d because they are in default.
Tithingman Saloman Richards was sworn in place of Jane Collyns, Widow2.
Assessors Richard Lowes
William Kettlewell sworn
CB 10, 21/ 20th January 1610
The word 'Meonstoke' has a pattern below it and after 1610.
Spring Tour in the year of the Lord 1610
Meonstoke Court of the manor held there Saturday 20th January in the 43rd year of
the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and
Ireland, defender of the faith etc, that is, the 7th of England, France and Ireland and the
43rd of Scotland.
Excusals None
The Homage there Thomas Strugnell senior
John Wiatt
John Cooke
Thomas Dashe
Thomas Strugnell sworn
To this court came Clara Potterne, Widow, who held of the Lord during her
Widowhood a messuage and a yardland of land and a messuage and a half yardland of
land formerly held by Thomas Collyn. And also a messuage and a yardland of land
formerly held by William Potterne, all of which was held by John Potterne her
deceased husband, and surrendered into the hands of the Lord all her right, status, title,
interest and claim which she has or her heirs will have, of and in all and singular the
aforementioned for the use of Edward Potterne, brother of the said John, and thus it
remains etc.
1 Order re. animals in the lanes, in English.
2 First female Tithingwoman
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Redditum xxv s v d Ad hanc curiam venit Edwardus Potterne frater et heres
Johannis Potterne filij Johannis Potterne defuncti et cepit de Domino unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre. Ac unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre
quondam Thome Collyn. Necnon unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre quondam
Willelmi Potterne que omnia fuerunt predicti Johannis Potterne fratris sui defuncti
habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xxv s v d per
annum et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de
fine v l et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens. Et ulterius Dominus sub fine
predicto concessit licentiam eidem Edwardo dimittendi omnia et singula premissa
quibuscunque persone vel personis voluerit modo sint bonorum nominis et honeste
conversationis. A data presenti usque finem et terminum decem annorum ex tunc
proximum sequentem. Salvis semper Domino redditus et servitia pro inde debita et
consueta. Et predictus Edwardus convenit et concessit proles et heredum sui quod iij
optimi animales sua que idem Edwardus habuit mortis sui tempore nomine trius
herriottis vel vj l legalis monete Anglie ad electionem Domini manerij predicti per
temporem existentem dabunt et deliberabunt.
CB 10, 23/ 2nd April 1610
x Collins
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John Linter (dcd) Jane = John Collins (Junior) Robert Collins
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Thomas John (elder son)
Joan = John Honyman
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Anne
Meonstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta die Lune secundo
die Aprilis Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie
Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Octavo et Scotie xliij.
Juratores cum Homagium Johannes Collins medius Thomas Dashe
Willelmus Lane Thomas Cheesman
Edwardus Dashe Thomas Strugnell
Willelmus Richards Josephus Wyatt
Richardus Lowes Thomas Poore
Johannes Dashe Josephus Hayward
Johannes Cooke jurati
3 Proclamatio Ad hanc curiam 3rd proclamatio factam est pro Thoma Linter ad
veniendum et finem faciendum cum Domino pro terra et tentio qui sibi de iure
descendere debent per mortem Johannis Linter patris sui et nullo venit. Ideo terra
predicta in manus Domini devenire debita ut esceata.
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Rent 25s 5d To this court came Edward Potterne, brother and heir of John
Potterne, son of John Potterne deceased, and took from the Lord a messuage and a
yardland of land. And a messuage and a half yardland of land formerly held by
Thomas Collyn. And also a messuage and a yardland of land formerly held by William
Potterne, all of which was held by John Potterne his deceased brother, to have and to
hold to himself according to the custom of the manor, for a rent of 25s 5d a year and all
other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord
for a fine £5 and he did fealty and was admitted as tenant. And furthermore the Lord,
under the said fine, grants to the same Edward licence to demise all and singular the
aforementioned to whomsoever a person or persons he now wishes who is known to be
of good name and decent behaviour. From the present date until the end of a term of
ten years then next following. Saving always for the Lord rents and services therein
owed and accustomed. And it is agreed that the said Edward grants that his offspring
and heirs will deliver three of his best animals which the same Edward had at the time
of his death, namely three heriots or £6 of legal English money at the choosing of the
Lord of the said manor.
CB 10, 23 /2nd April 1610
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Monday 2nd
April in the 8th year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England,
Scotland, France and Ireland, defender etc, that is, the 43rd of Scotland.
Tithingmen with the Homage
John Collins middle Thomas Dashe
William Lane Thomas Cheesman
Edward Dashe Thomas Strugnell
William Richards Joseph Wyatt
Richard Lowes Thomas Moore
John Dashe Joseph Hayward
John Cooke sworn
3rd Proclamation At this court the 3rd proclamation was made for Thomas Linter
to come and pay fine with the Lord for land and a holding which has by right
descended to him through the death of his father John Linter, and he has not come.
Therefore the aforesaid land should come into the hands of the Lord and be escheated.
303
Redditum vj d finis xxxiij s iiij d Ad hanc curiam venit Johannes Collins
filij senior Johannis Collins junioris et cepit de Domino unum messuagium cum
pertinentijs et iiij acras terre parcellam unius messuagij et una virgate terre ibidem
vocate Loaders nuper Roberti Collins defuncti fratris junioris ipsius Johannis Collins
habendum et tenendum sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum vj d per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et consueta.
Et dat Domino de fine xxxiij s iiij d et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Annualis [cognitio] iiij d Ad hanc curiam Dominus dedit licentiam Jane Collins
Vidue dimittendi unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre unum messuagium et
dimidiam virgatam terre vocatam Godwins quondam Thome Burwell ac unum
grangium nuper Johannis Collins. Ac unum cottagium nuper Roberti Smith cuicunque
persone vel quibuscunque personis voluerit modo sint bone nominis et honeste
conversationis a data presenti usque finem et terminum xxi annorum si eadem Jana
tamdiu vixerit et tenens inde continuaverit. Et dat Domino de fine unum annualem
cognitionem iiij s per annum ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim durante
termino predicto solvendo. Salvis semper Domino redditus et servicia pro inde debita
et consueta et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Juratores pro Domino Rege presentant quod omnia bene.
Redditum iiij d finis iij s iiij d Homagium ibidem presentat quod Johanna
Honyman Vidua qui de Domino tenuit duranti viduetate sua unum cottagium cum
gardino adiacenti per quendam Honnyman nuper edificatum super vastum solum
Domini vocatum Milbancke in Wadden vendidit et alienavit statum suum sine licentia
Domini manerij predicti contra consuetudinem eiusdem manerij ciudam Hugoni Davis.
Ideo status suus predictus in premissis forisfecit. Et ulterius presentat quod Anna
Honnyman filia Johannis Honnyman est proxima heres ad premissis. Et super hoc
venit predicta Anna et cepit de Domino cottagium predictum cum pertinentijs
habendum sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum iiij d
per annum sub condicione tamen quod ipsa vel Assignati sui de tempore in tempus
manutenebunt et reparabunt tres portas vel januas ibidem quarum unam vocatam Mile
End Gate altera Stokgate et tercia Wadden Gate sumptibus suis proprius. Et quod non
habet aliquam communem ibidem. Et eadem Anna dat Domino de fine pro tali statu
inde habendo iij s iiij d et fecit fidelitatem et admissa est inde tenens.
Et ulterius Dominus sub fine predicto concessit licentiam eidem Anne dimittendi
cottagium predictum cuicunque persone modo sit bone nominis et honeste
conversatione a data presenti usque ad finem et terminum xl annorum si eadem Anna
tamdui vixerit. Salvis semper Domino redditibus et reparacionibus predictis servicijs
pro inde debita et consueta et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Colloquium Item presentant ut diu presentaverunt quod tenentes Domini
Episcopi de Wintoniensis de Chidden incroachiaverunt super Le Sheepe Downe in
dishereditatione Domini manerij et nocumento tenentum eiusdem manerij. Ideo
loquendum est cum Domino et consilio suo.
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Rent 6d fine 33s 4d To this court came John Collins, the elder son of John
Collins junior, and took from the Lord a messuage with appurtenances and four acres
of land, a parcel of a messuage and a yardland of land there called Loaders, lately (held
by) Robert Collins, deceased, younger brother of the same John Collins, to have and to
hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 6d a
year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he
gave the Lord for a fine 33s 4d and he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
Annual [recognition fee] 4d At this court the Lord gives licence to Jane
Collins, Widow, to demise a messuage and a yardland of land, a messuage and a half
yardland of land called Godwins formerly held by Thomas Burwell, and a grange
lately held by John Collins. And also a cottage lately held by Robert Smith, to
whichever person or whomsoever persons she now wishes who is of good name and
decent behaviour from the present date until the end of a term of 21 years if the same
Jane lives that long and the tenancy continues. And she gave the Lord for a fine an
annual recognition fee of 4d a year at Michaelmas (29th September) to be paid
annually for the duration of the aforesaid term. Saving always for the Lord, rents and
services therein owed and accustomed, and it was granted to her in the form aforesaid
and not otherwise.
The Jurors for the Lord King present that all is well.
Rent 4d fine 3s 4d The Homage there presented that Joan Honnyman,
Widow, who held of the Lord during her Widowhood a cottage with an adjacent
garden, formerly held by [John?] Honnyman, built on the Lord’s accustomed waste
ground called Milbanck in Wadden, sold and transferred her legal rights to the property
to a certain Hugo Davis, without licence from the Lord of the said manor which is
against the custom of this manor1. Therefore she forfeits her aforesaid legal right to the
premises. And furthermore they presented that Anne Honnyman, daughter of John
Honnyman, is the next heir to the premises. And after this came the aforesaid Anne and
took from the Lord the aforesaid cottage with appurtenances, to have to herself and her
heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 4d a year on condition
nevertheless that she or her Assigns from time to time maintain and repair three gates
or gateways there, one called Mile End Gate, another, Stokgate and the third Wadden
Gate from their own expenses. And that she does not have any common land there.
And the same Anne gave the Lord for a fine 3s 4d thereby to hold such an estate and
she did fealty and was admitted as tenant.
And furthermore the Lord, as a result of this fine, grants licence to the same Anne to
lease the aforesaid cottage now to any person who is of good name and decent
behaviour from the present date until the end of a term of 40 years if the same Anne
shall live that long. Saving always for the Lord rents, reparations and the aforesaid
services therein owed and accustomed in the form aforesaid and not otherwise.
Conference Likewise they presented that for a long time they have presented that the
tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester concerning Chidden have encroached upon
The Sheepe Downe which dispossesses the Lord of the manor and is a nuisance to the
tenants of the same manor. Therefore a suit is with the Lord and his counsel.
1 Illegal alienation of property.
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Pena Preceptum est Richardo Cheesman ad faciendum sepem suam erga
Thomam Dashe prout de iure debet et hoc ante festum Philippi et Jacobi proximum sub
pena iij s iiij d.
Pena Item presentant quod cippes non sunt reparati prout debent in defalte
parochianorum. Preceptum est eis ad faciendum easdem de novo ante eundem diem
sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente ij s vj d.
Pena Item presentant quod communis parcus est in decasu pro defectu
meremij per Dominum manerij ut asserunt invenendum. Ideo colloquium cum Domino
ut allocatio eis et tunc quod tenentes reparaciones faciunt per festum Pentecoste
proximum sub pena quolibet delinquente pro porte sua ij s.
Pena Preceptum est tenentes manerij quod quisquis eorundem facere januas et
sepes per totum manerium sub pena forisfacient pro qualibet janua non reparata per
predictum primum diem Maij et sepes suas similiter sub similiter pena.
Pena Preceptum est Roberto Burwell ad amovendum se et bonos suis a
cottagio in que inhabitato per primam diem Maij sub pena xl s.
Pena Preceptum est tenentes manerij quod nullus eorundem capant in
domibus suis aliquem subtenens vel subtenentes sine licentia Domini manerij nec
tenentes vocati Inmates sub pena xl s forisfaciendi per eos qui offendunt in contrarium.
Et insuper quod tales tenentes qui modo habent aut habet aliquem tales subtenentes vel
inmate amoveant easdem a manso per festum Pentecoste proximum sub similiter pena
xl s vel ante eundem diem ad obligandum se cum sufficienter securitate Domino
manerij in xx l cum condicione ad indempnum conservandum parochianos predictos
de huiusmodi subtenens vel inmates et famuelatis suis.
CB 10, 26d–27/ 25th August 1610
John Lowes Richard Linter (dcd)
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Jane = Richard Collins (dcd) Richard Linter
= Nicholas Goodier
Meonstoke Visus Franciplegii cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta dies Sabbati xxv die
Augusti Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis
fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie Octavo et Scotie xliiii.
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio Johannes Wyatt Johannes Dashe
Thomas Collins Richardus Lowes
Willelmus Lane Johannes Collins
Willielmus Richards Richardus Linter
Thomas Strugnell Nicholaus Goodyer
Edwardus Dashe Thomas Poore jurati
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Penalty It was ordered for Richard Cheesman to mend his fence against Thomas
Dashe's land as he was ordered to do, before the feast of Sts Phillip and James (1st
May) next on pain 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the stocks are not repaired as they should
have been, which is the fault of the parishioners. It is ordered that they mend the same
as new, before the same day on pain for each who offends 2s 6d.
Penalty Likewise they presented that the common pound is in a poor state
because of defective wood, through the fault of the Lord of the manor, and they claim
that he should provide [materials]. Therefore there will be a conference with the Lord
and an allowance to them, and then that the tenants are to make the repairs before the
feast of Pentecost (Whit Sunday) next on pain for each of them who offends for his
gate 2s.
Penalty It was ordered for the tenants of the manor to mend the gates and fences
for the whole manor on pain to forfeit for each gate not repaired by the aforesaid 1st
day of May and similarly for each fence a similar penalty.
Penalty It was ordered for Robert Burwell to remove himself and his goods from
a cottage which he has inhabited by the 1st May on pain 40s.
Penalty It was ordered for the tenants of the manor that none of them takes into
their house any tenant or subtenant without licence from the Lord of the manor, nor
tenants called Inmates, on pain to forfeit 40s for each who offends against this. And
moreover, that any such tenants who now have any such subtenant or inmate should
remove them from their house by the feast of Pentecost (Whit Sunday) next or be
forfeited a similar penalty of 40s before the same day. The parishioners are themselves
bound to provide sufficient security of £20 to the Lord of the manor with the condition
for immunity against loss to the said parishioners or subtenants of this kind or inmates
and his household.1
CB 10, 26d-27/ 25th August 1610
map
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 25th
August in the 8th year of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. and the 44th of Scotland.
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage
John Wyatt John Dashe
Thomas Collins Richard Lowes
William Lane John Collins
William Richard Richard Linter
Thomas Strugnell Nicholas Goodyer
Edward Dashe Thomas Poor sworn
1 Regulation re. subtenancies and inmates.
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Thomas Strugnell senior versus Ricardum Linter de placito debiti xx s etc. in arbitrio.
De misericordia Salomoni Richards Decennarius ibidem pro eo quod deficit in
executione precepto sibi inde missus pro non habendum in scripto nomina tenentium et
inhabitantium vj s viij d.
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Johannes Wyatt et socij sui predicti dicunt quod
omnia bene (except xij s sequens).
Item presentant quod Regia Via vocata Pound Lane et Longfurlong Lane sunt in
decasu. Ideo preceptum toto Decenne ad reparandum easdem ante xxiiij Septembris
proximum sub pena xiij s iiij d.
Item preceptum est Decenne predicte ad sufficienter reparandum cippis suas ante
festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena x s.
Item presentant quod communis parcum est in decasu pro defectu meremij que allocari
debet per Dominum manerij. Ideo loquendum est cum Domino pro eisdem.
Item presentant quod omnes januas spectantes venellas circa parochia cum le gatehams
sunt ruinose et in decasu. Preceptum est eis quibus pertinent sufficienter reparare
easdem ac ille cum hameis ferreis suspendere et manutenere de tempore in tempus
super praemonicionem unius septimane per Messorem pro tempore existente dandum
sub pena forisfaciendi per quolibet jannuam non inventam reparatam toties quoties vj s
viij d.
Item presentant le Cawswayes fore ruinose. Preceptum est cuiuslibet cui pertinent ad
reparandum partem suam per festum Michaelis proximum sub pena cuiuslibet
delinquente v s.
Item presentant quod Johannes Collyn incroachiavit parcella vasti Domini vocati
Kittsgrene ponendo sepe circa eadem et super regiam viam apud Wadden Gate.
Preceptum est ei reformare easdem vel ad manutenendum titulum suum per eisdem ad
proximam curiam sub pena v s.
Preceptum est Ricardo Linter ad faciendum sepem suam erga Edmundum Dashe apud
Shudley per festum Omnium Sanctorum sub pena iij s iiij d. Et versus Thomam Collins
apud Longfurlong per festum Sancti Michaelis proximum sub pena iij s iiij d.
Homagium presentat quod Willielmus Kettlewell liber tenens fecit defaltam. Ideo in
misericordia iij d. De misericordia Ricardi Bensted pro voluntarie contempto ij s vj d.
De misericordia Phillippi Adams, Josephi Hayward, Willelmi Linter, Vidue Linter et
Vidue Nicolls de quolibet iij d.
Willelmus Richards electus et juratus est Supervisor venellarum et camporum.
Johannes Dashe electus et juratus est Decennarius.
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Thomas Strugnell senior against Richard Linter concerning a plea of debt 20s etc. for
judgement.
Concerning the amercement of Saloman Richards, a Tithingman there, because he
failed in the execution he himself was ordered to undertake, in respect thereof
pledged for not having in writing the names of the tenants and inhabitants 6s 8d.
The Jurors for the Lord King, namely John Wyatt and his aforesaid fellows say that all
is well (except 12s following).
Likewise they presented that the King’s roads1 called Pound Lane and Longfurlonge
Lane are in disrepair. Therefore it was ordered for the whole Tithing to repair the same
before 24th September next on pain 13s 4d.
Likewise it was ordered for the aforesaid Tithing to properly repair the stocks before
the feast of All Saints (1st November) next on pain 10s.
Likewise they presented that the Common Pound is in disrepair because of defective
wood which should be allocated by the Lord of the manor. Therefore there is a suit
with the Lord for the same.
Likewise they presented that all the gates with le gatehames facing the lanes around
the parish are in disrepair. It was ordered that those to whom it pertains should
properly repair them by hanging and supporting these with iron hinges from time to
time, after being given one week's notice by the Hayward, being the authority, on pain
for any gate not found repaired as often as necessary 6s 8d.
Likewise they presented le Cawsewayes to be ruinous. It is ordered that everyone to
whom it pertains should repair their part by Michaelmas (29th September) next on pain
for whomsoever offends 5s.
Likewise they presented that John Collyn has encroached upon a part of the Lord’s
wasteland called Kittsgrene by placing a fence around the same and over the King’s
road near Wadden Gate. It was ordered for him to restore the same or to maintain his
title for the same at the next court on pain for a penalty of 5s.
It was ordered for Richard Linter to mend his fence against Edmund Dashe's land near
Shudley by the feast of All Saints (1st November) on pain 3s 4d. And against Thomas
Collins's land at Longfurlong by Michaelmas (29th September) next on pain 3s 4d.
The Homage presents that William Kettlewell, a free tenant, is in default. Therefore he
is in mercy 3d. Concerning the amercement of Phillip Adams, Joseph Hayward,
William Linter, Widow Linter and Widow Nicolls, from each 3d.
William Richards is elected as Supervisor of lanes and fields2.
John Dashe is elected and sworn in as a Tithingman.
1 The King’s roads include named lanes.
2 Suprvisor of roads and fields appointed.
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Ad hanc curiam recordat existit quod alius [tempus] scilicet secundo die Julij ultimo
preterito apud domum mansionalem Edwardi Serell Generosi in Corhampton venit
Jana Goodyer nuper dicta Jana relicta Richardi Collins defuncti filia junior et heres
Johannis Lowes defuncti ipsa Jana per Henricum Trussell Generosum Senescallum
manerij predicti sola et secreta examinata voluntarie et non coacta nec compulsa per
consensum Nicholai Goodier viri sui et tunc et ibidem coram prefato Senescallo in
presentia Willelmi Lane et Thome Poore duorum customariorum tenentium manerij
predicti et sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et
demandam que ipsa habet aut heredes poterit de et in uno closo terre continens iiij
acras terre vocatas Newdowne nuper parcellam terre dominicallis Domini manerij
predicti ad usum Edwardi Serell Generosi necnon residuus unius messuagij et unius
virgate terre ac unius cottagij unius gardini et xx acrarum terre nuper dominicalis
Domini quondam Johannis Lowes patris sui defuncti que per ipsam Janam ad aliquod
tempus preantea non sursumreddidit fuerit ad opus et usum Nicholai Goodier et
predicte Jane uxoris euis et heredes ipsius Jane. Et super hoc venit predictus Edwardus
Serell et cepit de Domino predictum clausum terre vocatum Newdowne habendum sibi
et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum ij s viij d per
annum et omnia alia opera et servicia unde prius debita et consueta et dat Domino de
fine iij s iiijd et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Ad hanc curiam venerunt Nicholaus Goodyer et Jana uxoris euis et ceperunt extra
manus Domini residuum unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac unum cottagium
unum gardinum et viginti acras terre nuper de dominicalis Domini quondam Johannis
Lowes defuncti patris predicte Jane que per ipsam Janam ad aliquod tempus preantea
non sursumreddidit fuerit habendum et tenendum eisdem Nicholao et heredibus ipsius
Jane secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum v s iij d per annum et
omnia alia opera et servicia unde prius debita et consueta et dat Domino de fine xx s.
Et predictus Nicholaus fecit Domino fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Poore in propria persona sua et sursumreddidit in manus
Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et demandam que ipse habet aut
heredes poterit de et in uno cottagio cum gardino adiacenti nuper parcellam terre
customarij Thome Collins scituate prope Eclesiam de Meonstoke ad usum Thome
Lambert junioris de Waltham Episcopi et heredum suorum per redditum xviij d per
annum sub hac tamen condicione quod si idem Thomas Poore seu Assignati sui non
solvat eidem Thome Lambert juniori ex Administratoribus vel Assignis suis summam
xxij li legale monete Anglie ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli quod erit in anno
Domini 1613 in portico de parochia de Meonstoke predicto post meridiem euisdem
diei quod tunc hac persons sursumredditus erit ad usum predicti Thome Lambert
junioris in forma predicta secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti. Alioquin si idem
Thomas Poore vel Assignati sui solvant prefato Thome Lambert juniori predicti xxij li
in forma predicta quod tunc sursumreddiditio cottagij et gardini predictj erit ad
proprium usum ipsius Thome Poore et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem
manerij predicti.
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At this court it was recorded that at another [time], namely on the 2 nd day of July last
past, at the mansion house of Edward Serell, Gentleman, in Corhampton, came Jane
Goodyer, once the aforesaid Jane, Widow of Richard Collins deceased, daughter and
heir of John Lowes, deceased, the same Jane who was examined by Henry Trussell,
Gentleman Steward of the said manor, in secret and voluntarily and without coercion
nor compulsion, with the agreement of her husband Nicholas Goodier, and then and
there before the aforesaid Steward and in the presence of William Lane and Thomas
Poore, two customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord
all her right, status, title, interest and claim which she or her heirs will have of and in a
close of land containing four acres of land called Newdowne, lately a part of the Lord
of the manor’s demesne land, for the use of Edward Serell, Gentleman. And also the
remaining messuage and yardland of land and a cottage, a garden and twenty acres of
land, once the Lord’s demesne formerly held by John Lowes, her father, which the
same Jane had not at any time before surrendered, for the use and behoof of Nicholas
Goodier and the aforesaid Jane, his wife and heirs of the same Jane. And after this
came the aforesaid Edward Serell and took from the Lord the aforesaid close of land
called Newdowne, to have to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the
manor for a rent of 2s 8d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed
and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for fine 3s 4d and he did fealty and was thereby
admitted as tenant.
To this court came Nicholas Goodyer and Jane his wife and took from the Lord all and
singular the aforementioned from the hands of the Lord, the remaining messuage and a
yardland of land and also a cottage, a garden and twenty acres which the same Jane
had not at any time before surrendered to the same Nicholas, to have and to hold and
the heirs of the same Jane according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 5s 3d a
year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he
gave the Lord for a fine 20s. And the aforesaid Nicholas did fealty and was thereby
admitted as tenant.
To this court came Thomas Poore in his own person and surrendered into the hands of
the Lord all his right, status, title, interest and claim which he or his heirs will have of
and in a cottage with an adjacent garden formerly a part of customary land of Thomas
Collins situated near the Church of Meonstoke, for the use of Thomas Lambert junior,
of Bishop’s Waltham and his heirs for a rent of 18d a year, on condition that if the
same Thomas Poore or his Assigns do not pay to the same Thomas Lambert junior by
his Administrators or Assigns the sum of £22 of legal English money at Michaelmas
(29th September), which will be in the year of our Lord 1613, in the porch1 of the
parish [church] of the said Meonstoke in the afternoon of the same day by these
persons then the surrender will be for the use of the aforesaid Thomas Lambert junior
in the form aforesaid according to the custom of the said manor. Otherwise if the same
Thomas Poore or his Assigns pays to the aforesaid Thomas Lambert junior £42 in the
form aforesaid then this surrender of the aforesaid cottage and garden will be for the
proper use of the same Thomas Poore and his heirs according to the custom of the said
manor2.
1 Money to be paid in the porch of the church.
2 Is this the first written mortgage? It refers to the custom of the manor so already known. In latin.
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Memorandum est quod octavo diem Octobris anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia
Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et
Hibernie octavo et Scotie xliiii Dominus concessit licentiam Richardo Linter
dimittendi unum messuagium et virgatam terre ac unum messuagium et dimidiam
virgatam terre ac decem acras purpresturas et duas acras terre apud Berishe. Ac etiam
unum messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terre quondam Freemans in Meonstoke
predicto que omnia et singula nuper fuerunt Richardi Linter defuncti patris predicti
Richardi Linter a data presenti usque finem et terminum decem annorum. Et dat
Domino de fine unius annuale cognitionis vj d per annum ad festum Sancti Michaelis
Archangeli annuatim solvendo. Salvo semper Domino redditibus et servicijs pro inde
debitis et consuetis et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
CB 10, 38-38d/ 9th March? 1611?
John Lynter = Margaret
(dcsd) |
x Thomas
Meonstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta dies Sabbati nono
die Mercurij [Martij?] Anno Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et
Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. octavo et Scotie quadragesimo quarto
Essoinie
Ricardus Loese Thomas Strugnall senior
Willelmus Richards Thomas Strugnall junior
Thomas Cheesman George Dashe
Thomas Dashe Willelmus Lane
Edmundus Dashe Thomas Pincke
Ricardus Linter Johannes Gylbert
Johannes Draper junior jurati
Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit quod Margarete Linter Vidua que de Domino tenuit
duranti viduetate sua dum solam et castam se gesserit extra curiam et citra ultimam
curiam coram Johanne Dashe Decennario, Willelmo Lano et Thoma Strugnell iij
custumarijs tenentibus manerij sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum ius suam etc. ad
usum Thome Linter filij junioris Johannis Lynter mariti ipsius Margarete defuncti unde
accidit Domino de herietto nihil ut dicta tenementa quod Vidua pro statu Viduetate non
herietabuntur.
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Memorandum Let it be remembered that on the 8th day of October in the 8th
year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland,
France and Ireland, namely the 44th of Scotland (1610), the Lord granted licence to
Richard Linter to demise a messuage and a yardland of land and ten acres of
encroachment land and two acres of land near Berishe. And also a messuage and a half
acre of land formerly Freemans in said Meonstoke, all and singular of which were
once [held by] Richard Linter, deceased father of the aforesaid Richard Linter, from
the present date until the end of a term of ten years. And he gives to the Lord an annual
recognition fee of 6d per year to be paid annually at Michaelmas. Saving always for
the Lord rents and services therein owed and accustomed and it is granted on the usual
terms and not otherwise.
CB 10, 38-38d/ 9th March? 1611
Writing and Latin very poor. Bad photocopy too. Needs much work. Lack of
agreement in Latin.
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Saturday 9th day
of [March?] in the 8th year of the reign of the Lord James, by the grace of God, King
of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith etc. and the 44th of
Scotland.
Excusals
Richard Loese Thomas Strugnall senior
William Richards Thomas Strugnall junior
Thomas Cheesman George Dashe
Thomas Dashe William Lane
Edmund Dashe Thomas Pinke
Richard Linter John Gylbert
John Draper junior sworn
At this court it was recorded that Margaret Linter, Widow, who held of the Lord during
her Widowhood while she was alone and chaste, at an extra court held since the last
court before John Dashe Tithingman,William Lane and Thomas Strugnell, three
customary tenants of the manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord all her right
etc. for the use of Thomas Linter, younger son of John Lynter, the deceased husband of
the same Margaret, whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord as the said holdings were
not being herioted for the estate of Widowhood.
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Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit quod dies Mercurij vicesimo octavo die Novembris
anno dicti Domini Jacobi supradicto apud domum mansionalem Henrici Trussell
Generosi Senescalli manerij predicti scituatam in Citbrooke Street infra Civitatem
Wintoniensis extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam venit Johannes Wyatt et ad tunc et
ibidem coram prefato Senescallo et Johanne Collins juniore duo custumarij tenentes
manerij predicti et sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum cottagium cum curtelagio
continens per estimacionem unam acram terre plus minus in Meanstoke predicto
parcellam terre custumarij ipsius Johannis Wyatt ad usum Ricardi Stares et heredum
suorum secundum curiam manerij unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per
specialem composicionem cum Domino factam ij s vj d. Et super hoc venit predictus
Ricardus Stares et cepit de Domino cottagium predictum cum pertinentijs et ceteris
premissis predictis habendum et tenendum sibi et heredibus suis secundum
consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum xij d per annum et omnia alia opera et
servicia unde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xx s et fecit fidelitatem et
admissus est inde tenens.
Pena Preceptum est eis quibus pertinet ad sufficienter faciendum [left blank]
inter Meonstoke et Corhampton quilibet pro parte sua ante festum Pentecoste
proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente x s.
Pena Preceptum est Decenne de Meonstoke ad faciendum Regias vias infra
manerium predictum secundum formam statuti cuiuslibet sub pena in statuto que
deficerint in eisdem et ad certificandum ad proximum quidem inde fecerint sub pena
[left blank] xl s.
Pena Preceptum est Roberto Burrell ad faciendum Mile End Gate, Wadden Gate et
Stoke Gate per festum Pasche proximum sub pena pro qualibet janua vj s viij d et
Johanni Wyat et Richardo Linter ad faciendum liz (les) hames per eundem diem
similite pene et Thome Collins et Jana Carpenter ad faciendum les hames pro Wadden
Gate.
Pena Preceptum est Willelmi Richards ad faciendum Whitlease Gate et Johanni Wyat
pro faciendo le hame per festum Pasche proximum utroque eorum et parte sua sub
pena viij d.
Pena Preceptum est Thome Collins ad faciendum Hethclose Gate per eundem diem
similite pene.
Preceptum est Ricardo Lowes ad faciendum Staplegate per eundem diem similite pene.
Et Thome Collins et Edwardus Dashe ad faciendum les hames similite pene.
Preceptum est Richardo Lowes ad faciendum Furlong Gate et les hames per eundem
diem similite pene.
Preceptum est Johanni Collins seniori ad faciendum Loaders Lane Gate per eundem
diem similite pene.
Preceptum est similiter eidem ad faciendum Greenefield Gate per eundem diem et
penam.
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At this court it was recorded that on Wednesday 28th day of November in the year of
our Lord James abovementioned, at the mansion house of Henry Trussell, Gentleman
Steward of the said manor, situated in Citbrooke Street in the city of Winchester, at an
extra court held since the last court, came John Wyatt and then and there before the
aforesaid Steward and John Collins junior, two customary tenants of the said manor,
surrendered into the hands of the Lord a cottage with a yard containing by estimation
an acre of land more or less in said Meonstoke, a parcel of customary land of the same
John Wyatt, for the use of Richard Stares and his heirs according to the court [custom]
of the manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord made on this occasion by
special arrangement with the Lord 2s 6d. And after this came the aforesaid Richard
Stares and took from the Lord the aforesaid cottage with appurtenances and the rest of
the premises, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of
the said manor for a rent of 12d a year and all other works and services therein
formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 20s and he did fealty
and was thereby admitted as tenant.
Penalty It was ordered for those to whom it pertains to properly repair [the
Causeway? [left blank] between Meonstoke and Corhampton, each his own part before
the feast of the Pentecost (Whitsun) next on pain for each who offends 10s.
Penalty It was ordered for the Tithing of Meonstoke to repair the King’s roads
within the said manor according to the terms of the statute, each on pain for a statutory
penalty when found wanting in the same and for assurance that they will make these
repairs by the next [court] on pain [left blank] 40s.
Penalty It was ordered for Robert Burrell to mend Mile End Gate, Wadden Gate
et Stoke Gate by Easter next on pain for each gate 6s 8d and for John Wyat and
Richard Linter to mend the hinges by the same day on similar pain, and Thomas
Collins and Jane Carpenter the hinges for Wadden Gate.
Penalty It was ordered for William Richards to mend Whitlease Gate and John
Wyat to mend the hinges by Easter next, each to mend his own part on pain 8d.
Penalty It was ordered for Thomas Collins to mend Hethclose Gate by the same
day on similar pain.
It was ordered for Richard Lowes to mend Staplegate by the same day on a similar
pain. And Thomas Collins and Edward Dashe to mend the hinges on similar pain.
It was ordered for Richard Lowes to mend Furlong Gate and the hinges by the same
day on a similar pain.
It was ordered for John Collins to mend Loaders Lane Gate by the same day on similar
pain.
It was ordered for the same to mend Greenefield Gate by the same day on similar pain.
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Preceptum est Thome Lynter ad faciendum Shaford gate per eundem diem sub similiti
pena.
Item preceptum est Johanni Wyatt ad faciendum Les Gates.
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Ricardus Lose et socij sui predicti presentant
quod omnia bene. Homagium ibidem presentat quod Willelmus Kettlewell iiij d liber
tenens, Phillipus Adam et Ricardus Bensted xij d custumarij tenentes fecerunt
defaltam. Ideo ipsi separaliter in misericordia prout super capites.
Item preceptum est cuiuslibet infra manerij quod custodiunt porcos suas annulatos et
iugulatos prout per ordinacionem preantea factam sub pena forisfaciendi pro qualibet
porco invento.
Ordinatum est quod nullus inhabitantes infra manerium permittunt ovis vel eorum
bovenes servientes vel libera stranger colligere aut inducere aliquas [left blank]
vocatus hedgwad sub pena huiusmodi tenentes forisfaciendi pro qualibet effere in
contrarium vj s viij d et pro ostende.
Edwardus Daish et Ricardus Loose appariti sunt ad superonerandum camporum
auciorum/animaliorum et bidentium infra manerij et ad certificandum ad proximum
curiam quod inde inventorum sub pena utrique eorum 10 s.
CB 10, 57d-58/ 7th October 1611
Joseph Wyatt = Margaret Owen Nicholls = Bridget
| (dcd)
Justine (only daughter)
Meanstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta die Lune septimo
diem Octobris Annis Regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regis
fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie nono et Scotie quadragesimo
quinto
Essonie
Willelmus Richardes Ricardus Staires
Johannes Collins junior Johannes Collins
Edwardus Daish Edwardus Pittern
Thomas Chesman Willelmus Lane
Thomas Daish Johannes Cooke
Thomas Strugnell junior Johannes Diaper
Nicholus Goodier jurati
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It was ordered for Thomas Lynter to mend Shaford Gate by the same day on similar
pain.
It was ordered for John Wyatt to mend The Gates.
The Jurors for the Lord King, namely Richard Lose and his aforesaid fellows presented
that all is well. The Homage there presented that William Kettlewell is a free tenant 4d,
Phillip Adam and Richard Bensted, customary tenants, 12d are in default. Therefore
they are in mercy each as is written above (after) their names.
Likewise it was ordered for those within the manor who keep their pigs should ring
them and yoke them by the order made previously, on pain to forfeit for each pig
found.
It is ordered that none of the inhabitants within the manor should allow their sheep or
ewes, servants or free strangers to collect or cause any [left blank] called hedgwad on
pain for these tenants to forfeit for each who offends against [the statute] 6s 8d and for
showing.
Edward Daish and Richard Loose are to appear for the overloading of fields with geese
or animals and sheep within the manor and to certify at the next court that thereafter
for each [animal] found 10s.
CB 10, 57d-58/ 7th October 1611
Different scribe, poor hand, coupled with bleed through and damage to
parchment. Deceptively difficult to read. Map
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Monday 7th
October in the 9th year of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, France
and Ireland, and the 45th of Scotland.
Excusals William Richardes Richard Staires
John Collins junior John Collins
Edward Daish Edward Pittern
Thomas Chesman William Lane
Thomas Daish John Cooke
Thomas Strugnell junior John Diaper
Nicholas Goodier sworn
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Ordinatio Ordinatum est ad hanc curiam quod nillus tenens vel subtenens manerij
recipiat vel recipiant aliquam personam vel personas habitare vel comorare in aliqua
domo vel domus [domibus] manerij nisi tales quales nati fuerunt infra eandem et illud
per concensum Domini manerij vel Senescalli sui in scripto prius hate et hoc sub pena
xl s sousfaciendum per illum qui in contrarium fecerit. Et ulterius quod proprietarius
domarum in quibus aliquis extraneus vel inmate receptus est removeant illud a mansio
predicto ante proximam curiam et interim quod invenire fecerit obligari Domino
manerij predicti in xx li per obligacionem cum condicione pro indempnitate ceterorum
inhabitantium ab omni --- pro tali extreame vel inmates imponendum sub pena xl s.
Homagium ibidem Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Willelmus Richardes et
socij sui predicti dicunt quod omnia bene.
Presentant quod [left blank] Hanbury Generosus tempore vite sue noviter erexit unum
molendinum blandiferum super aquam inter terram manerij et terram ipsius [left blank]
Hanbury racove cuius terre tenentes manerij valde submera [submersa] et peiorat
existit (et quod Willelmus Kettlewell modo tenens inde in tantum exaltavit quantum
ibidem quod tenentes valde peiorat submersa existit. Ideo ipse in misericordia vj s viij
d et nihil minus, preceptum est eidem Willelmo Kettlewell cuius posterum non erigere
aquam ibidem ad nocumentum aliquarum tenentium sub pena xl s.
Item presentant quod Bridgetta Nicholls nondum reparavit portam suam de le
Causwayes prout ei ad ultimam curiam preceptum fuit sed penam videlicet x s
forisfecit. Et ulterius preceptum est ad reparandum sufficienter le Causways predictos
per festum Sancti Martini proximum sub pena xiij s iiij
d.
Preceptum est omnibus tenentibus quibus pertinet ad sufficienter reparandum Les
Causwayes predictos videlicet inter Corhamton et Meonstoke quilibet pro parte sua per
eundem diem sub pena cuilibet delinquenti vj s viij d.
Pena Item presenta sunt quam plus presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi de
Chidden incroachiaves [incroachiant] super terram Domini manerij vocatam le Downe
ad disheriditionem Domini et dampnum tenentium. Ideo colloquium cum Domino etc.
Item presentant quod communis parcus cum decasu existit pro defectibus reparacionis.
Ideo preceptum est eis quibus pertinet facere eandem contra [citra] proximam curiam
sub pena vl s.
Preceptum est cuilibet quibus pertinet ad faciendas aliquas januas ad faciendas easdem
per festum Sancti Sanctorum sub pena ciulibet delinquenti pro quolibet janua v s qui
infectus remandum [remanent] [left blank]. Et ulterius cuilibet tali persone et personis
qui miuem debent hawmes hookes vel postes et habendum eas [habent eas] prout ut
janue non remanent infecta pro defendentibus earundem ad tempus predictum similiter
pena cuiuslibet v s.
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Order At this court it was ordered that no tenant or subtenant of the manor should
receive any person or persons to live or to dwell within any house or houses of the
manor, except such people as were born within the same [house], and this by the
consent of the Lord of the manor or his Steward, in his writing, and previously done on
pain for 40s by whoever has acted to the contrary. And furthermore that the proprietor
of the house in which any stranger or inmate was received should remove him from the
aforesaid house before the next court, and in the meantime that he comes to make
obligation to the Lord of the manor for £20 imposed through obligation, with the
condition for the indemnity of the rest of the inhabitants from all such strangers or
inmates on pain for 40s.1
The Homage there The Jurors for the Lord King, namely William Richardes and his
aforesaid fellows, say that all is well.
They presented that [left blank] Hanbury, Gentleman, in his life time, newly erected a
flour mill over the water between land of the manor and land of the same [left blank]
Hanbury --- of whose land the tenants of the manor was found to be very badly
flooded and it became worse (and that William Kettlewell now the tenant, thereafter
greatly raised it to such an extent that the tenants there were greatly flooded).
Therefore he is in mercy for 6s 8d and nothing less, and it was afterwards ordered for
the same William Kettlewell, whose task it is, not to raise the water there to the
nuisance of the other tenants on pain 40s.
Likewise they presented that Bridget Nicholls has not yet repaired her gate from Le
Causwayes as she was ordered at the last court, but the penalty, that is 10s, is forfeited.
And furthermore it was ordered for her to properly repair the said Causeways by the
feast of St Martin next (10th November) on pain 13s 4d.
It was ordered for all the tenants to whom it is pertinent to properly repair the
aforesaid Les Causwayes, namely, between Corhamton and Meonstoke, each his part
by the same day on pain for whomsoever offends 6s 8d.
Pena Likewise it was presented, as they have presented before, that tenants of the
Lord Bishop concerning Chidden, are encroaching upon land of the Lord of the manor
called Le Downe to the dispossession of the Lord and the nuisance of the tenants.
Therefore there is a conference with the Lord etc.
Likewise they presented that the Common Pound is found to be in disrepair, because of
defective repairs. Those to whom it pertains were ordered to mend the same before the
next court on pain for 40s.
It was ordered for those to whom it pertains to make any of their gateways, to make the
same by the feast of All Saints (1st November) on pain for whoever offends 5s for each
gate which remains unrepaired [left blank]. And furthermore for each such person or
persons who has hames, hooks or posts remaining unmade to keep them just as the
gates, and for the keepers of them [to maintain them] until the aforesaid time. Similar
fine on pain for whomsoever 5s.
1 Order stating that no person shall live in a house unless born there?
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Item presentant quod Johannes Pincke subtenens manerij sone/soue vel firmarius
obstupavit curcus [curcum] rivoli ibidem ut [et] per obstupationem illius prati Willelmi
Richardes in parte submersa existit. Ideo in misericordia xij d.
Item presentant quod Josephus Wyatt qui de Domino tenuit unum clausum terre
continens per estimacionem ij acras terre nuper parcellam terre hereditabilis Johannis
Nicholl defuncti vocatum Church Close per nomen unum cottagium scituatum iacens
et existens in Meonstoke predicto prope cemiterium Ecclesie paroche de Meonstoke
predicto in occidentale parte cemiturij predicti prout plenus per copiam inde datam
quinto die Maij Anno xvij Regine Elizabethe unde accidunt Domino ij pinguis capones
de herietto pro convencione in copia. Et super hoc venit Margaratta relicta ipsius
Josephi et clamat premissas duo que [duranti] Viduatate sua videlicet dum solam et
castam se gesserit que fecit fidelitatem et admissa est in forma predicta. Et super hoc
venit Justinia Wyatt unicus filie ipsius Josephi et cepit de Domino cottage [cottagium]
et curtilagium predictum habendum et tenendum sibi et suis heredibus secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia unde
prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine [left blank] sed fidelitas eius
respectuatur quousque etc. Et sic admissa est inde tenens. Salvis semper statum
Viduatatis predicte Margarette.
Item presentant quod vicesimo secundo die Junij ultimi preteriti extra curiam et citra
ultimam curiam Bridgetta Nicolls nuper uxor Owini Nicolls defuncti apud domum
mansionalem Henrici Trussell Generosi Senescalli manerij predicti in Colman Streete
infra Civitatem Wintoniensis in presentia Johannis Collins junioris et Willelmi
Kettlewell ij custumariorum tenentium manerij et sursumreddidit in manus Domini
duas parcellas terre vocatas Shawfildes continentes decem acras terre cum communia
pastura per quindecem bidentes adinde spectavit ad usum Thome Dashe unde accidit
Domino de herietto.
De misericordia Bridgite Nicoll iij d, Johannis Wyatt iij
d, Thome Linter iij d, Richardi
Bensteed iij d, Henry Stiffe iij
d, Johannes Pincke iijd qui fecerunt defaltam.
De misericordia Richardi Stone ij d, Nicholai Wyatt ij d et Thome Morne similiter.
De Richardo Linter iij d et Willelmo Linter iij d similiter.
Pena Preceptum est Johanni Daish ad faciendum sepem erga Johannem Diaper per
festum Omnium Sanctorum proximum sub pena vj s viij d.
Pena Preceptum est Philippo Adams scilicet ad faciendum sepem suam apud Shedley
erga Richardum Cheeseman similitem diem et penam.
Pena Preceptum est Thome Collins et facere sepem suam erga Johannem Collins per
eundem diem sub pena vj s viij d.
Thome Collins electus est Decennarius sed non dum iuratus.
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Likewise they presented that John Pincke, a subtenant of the manor, son or farmer,
has obstructed the course of the river there and by the obstruction of this meadow of
the aforesaid William Richards [the land] is in part is submerged. Therefore he is in
mercy12d.
Likewise they presented that Joseph Wyatt who holds of the Lord a close of land
containing by estimation two acres, once a part of heriotable land held by John
Nicholls, deceased, called Church Close by name, a cottage situated and being in said
Meonstoke by the cemetery of the said parish Church of Meonstoke on the western
side of the said cemetery, as the copy thereby dated 5th May 17 Elizabeth (1575)
full[y] shows, whereupon two fat capons fall due to the Lord concerning a heriot by
convention within the copy. And after this came Margaret, Widow of the same Joseph,
and claims the aforementioned [for] her Widowhood, that is, so long as she remains
alone and chaste, and who did fealty and was admitted in the form aforesaid. And after
this came Justine Wyatt, the only daughter of the same Joseph and took from the Lord
the aforesaid cottage with yard, to have and to hold to herself and her heirs according
to the custom of the manor for a rent each year and all other works and services therein
formerly owed and accustomed. And she gives to the Lord for a fine [left blank] but
her fealty is postponed because etc. And thus she was admitted thereby as tenant.
Saving always for the Widowhood status of the said Margaret.
Likewise they presented that on the 22nd of June last past, at an extra court held since
the last court, Bridget Nicholls, lately the wife of Owen Nicolls, deceased, at the
mansion house of Henry Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor, in Colman
Street within the city of Winchester, in the presence of John Collins junior and William
Kettlewell, two customary tenants of the manor, and surrendered into the hands of the
Lord two parcels of land called Shawfildes containing ten acres of land with common
pasture for 50 sheep ---- for the use of Thome Dashe, whereupon a heriot falls due to
the Lord.
Concerning the mercy of Bridgit Nicoll 3d, John Wyatt 3d, Thomas Linter 3d, Richard
Bensteed 3d, Henry Stiffe 3d, John Pincke 3d who have made default.
Concerning the mercy of Richard Stone 2d, Nicholas Wyatt 2d and Thomas Morne
similarly.
Concerning Richard Linter 3d and William Linter 3d similarly.
Penalty It was ordered for John Daish to mend the gate near John Diaper's land
by the feast of All Saints (1st November) on pain for 6s 8d.
Penalty It was ordered for Phillip Adams, namely, to mend his gate near Shedley
near [the land of] Richard Cheeseman, similar day and penalty.
Penalty It was ordered for Thomas Collins to mend his gate near [the land of]
John Collins by the same day on pain 6s 8d.
Thomas Collins was elected as Tithingman but not until he is sworn in.
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CB 10, 69-70/ 6th June 1611
Joseph Wyatt = Margaret = Randolph Tanner John Lowes German Knight
│ │ = Ann Honnyman
Justin Jane
Owen Nicholls = Bridget = x Goley (deceased)
Meanstoke Curia manerij ibidem tenta die Sabati sexto diem Junij Annis Regni
Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc.
videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie decimo et Scotie quadragesimo quinto
Johannes Collins senior Richardus Stares
Willelmus Lane Ricardus Lowes
Thomas Daish Thomas Cheesman
Johannes Daish Richardus Bevys jurati
Homagium presentat quod Brigett Goley alia dicta Brigett Nicholls sursumreddidit in
manus Domini totum ius suum statum titulum interesse et demandam que ipsa habet de
et in parcellam terre bosci vocatam Shudley Coppice continentem per estimacionem
tres acras terre plus minus ad usum Thome Daish et heredum suorum.
Ad hanc curiam venit Edwardus Searle Generosus et sursumreddidit in manus Domini
certam parcellam terre in duobus clausis separalibus vocatis Shogdeans et duas alias
parcellas terre vocatas Longburrowes et unum aliud clausum terre vocatum Peasden
continentia inter se per estimacionem xx acras terre nuper parcellam messuagij et unius
virgate terre quondam Johannis Lowes defuncti ac nuper Jane filie junioris et heredum
eiusdem Johannis. Necnon unum aliud clausum continens iiij acras terre vocatum
Newdowne quondam similitem parcellam terre predicti Johannis Lowes cum pastura
sexaginta bidentibus ad usum Thome Collins unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice
per specialem compositionem cum Domino factam vj s viij d. Et super hoc venit
predictus Thomas Collins et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et
tenenda sibi et suis heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum vj s
per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de
fine xxxiij s iiij d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Item presentant quod tenentes manerij Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis [de] Chidden
incroachiant super comuniam Domini manerij et tenentium. Ideo colloquiorum
[colloquium cum] Domino certis premissis.
Item presentant quod Le Cawsewaies inter Meonstoke et Corehampton sunt in decasu.
Ideo preceptum est tote Decenne ad reparandum easdem quilibet pro parte sua ante
proximam curiam sub pena vj s viij d.
Item preceptum est eis similiter sufficienter emendare omnes Regias vias infra
parochiam predictam secundum formam statuti ante proximam curiam sub pena
forisfacere prout in statuto ordinata est.
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map
Meonstoke Manor Court held there Saturday 6th day of June in the 10th (9th) year
of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland, defender of
the faith etc. that is, the 45th of Scotland.
John Collins senior Richard Staires
William Lane Richard Lowes
Thomas Daish Thomas Cheesman
John Daish Richard Bevys sworn
The Homage presented that Brigett Goley otherwise known as the aforesaid Brigett
Nicholls, surrendered into the hands of the Lord all her right, title, interest and claim
which she has of and in a parcel of woodland called Shudley Copice containing by
estimation three acres of land, plus or minus, for the use of Thomas Daish and his
heirs.
To this court came Edward Searle Gentleman and surrendered into the hands of the
Lord a certain parcel of land in two separate closes called Shogdeans, and two other
parcels of land called Longburrowes, and another close of land called Peasden
containing between them by estimation twenty acres of land, recently a parcel of a
messuage and yardland of land formerly held by John Lowes deceased, and recently of
Jane the younger daughter and the heir of the same John. And also another close
containing four acres of land called Newdowne formerly a similar parcel of land of the
aforesaid John Lowes with pasture for 60 sheep, for the use of Thomas Collins,
whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, on this occasion made by special
arrangement with the Lord 6s 8d. And after this came the aforesaid Thomas Collins
and took from the Lord all and singular, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs
according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 6s a year and all other works and
services therein owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 33s 4d. And he
did fealty and was admitted thereby as tenant.
Likewise they presented that tenants of the manor of the Lord Bishop of Winchester
concerning Chidden have encroached upon the common of the Lord of the manor and
the tenants. Therefore there is a conference with the Lord regarding the fixed premises.
Likewise they presented that the Causeways between Meonstoke and Corehamton are
in disrepair. Therefore it was ordered for the whole Tithing to repair the same, each his
part, before the next court on pain 6s 8d.
Likewise it was similarly ordered for them to properly mend all the King's roads within
the aforesaid parish according to the terms of the statute before the next court on pain
to forfeit as was ordered in the statute.
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Item presentant quod parcus communus defractus existit et dicunt quod reparandum est
per Dominum manerij predicti. Ideo loquendum est cum Domino pro eadem.
Preceptum est Philippo Adam ad faciendum sepem suam erga copiciam Thome Dash
apud Shudley ante proximam curiam pena iij s iiij d.
Item presentant quod Willelmus Richardes cepit in domo suam quendam Johannem
Cawte pro subtenente vel inmate contra ordinacionem curie. Preceptum est ei amovere
eundem Johannem a domo sua ante proximam curiam sub pena xl s.
Item similiter presentant quod tenens Anne Strong cepit in domum sua quendam
Thomam Wilkins. Preceptum est ei amovere ipsum Thomam in forma predicta sub
simile pena et per eundem diem nisi interim tenens et obligator deveniunt Domino
manerij predicti reparatim in xx li cum condicione pro indempnitate parochianorum de
Stoke ab omni on que per eorum habitatione in domibus predictis devenire contigerit
cum sufficientia.
Item presentant quod Robertus Burrell subtenens Anne Honyman modo uxoris Jermani
Knight comoratus in domo suo et januas circa manerium spectantes prefate Anne et
proprietaria domus predicte fiend non faciat inde a domo illa decedera vult sed in
contemptu Domini et predicte Anne ibidem remanet. Ideo ulterius advisanda est pro
remotu suo et interim preceptum est facere iannuas spectantes prope domo ad
faciendum sufficenter per proximam curiam sub pena forisfacere pro qualibet ianua
non sufficienter facta v s.
Item presentant quod Margaretta Wyatt nuper uxor Josephi Wyatt defuncti que de
Domino tenuit unum clausum terre continens per estimacionem duas acras terre nuper
parcellam terre herietabilis Johannis Nicolles defuncti vocatum Church Close per
nomen, unum cottagium cum curtilagio scituatum iacens et existens in Meonstoke
predicto prope cemiterio Ecclesie parochialis de Meonstoke in occidentali parte
eiusdem cimiterij duranti viduetate sua videlicet dum solam et castam se gesserit citra
ultimam curiam cepit in viram suam quendam Radulphum Tanner ratione cuius eadem
Margarette statum suum in premissis forisfecerit.
Ad hanc curiam venit Justinianus Wyatt et cepit de Domino unum clausum terre
continens per estimacionem duas acras terre nuper Josephi Wyatt patris sui defuncti
quondam parcellam terre customarij et herietti Johannis Nicholles defuncti vocatam
Church Close per nomen, unum cottagium cum curtilagio scituatum iacens et existens
in Meonstoke predicto prope cimitario Ecclesie parochie de Meonstoke in occidentali
parte eiusdem cimiterij, habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum viij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia
ince prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine ij s vj d. Et fecit fidelitatem et
admissus est inde tenens. Et ulterius Dominus sub fine predicto concessit eidem
licentiam dimittendi premissa cuicunque etc. modo etc. a data presentium [presente]
usque finem et terminum decem annorum salvis etc.
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Likewise they presented that the Common Pound is found to be broken and they say
that it should be repaired by the Lord of the said manor. Therefore there will be a suit
with the Lord for the same.
It was ordered for Philipp Adam to mend his fence near the coppice of Thomas Daish
at Shudley, before the next court, on pain 3s 4d.
Likewise they presented that William Richardes took into his house a certain John
Cawte as a subtenant or inmate against the order of the court. It was ordered for him to
remove the same John from his house before the next court on pain 40s.
Likewise they similarly presented that the tenant Anne Strong took into her house a
certain Thomas Wilkins. It was ordered for her to remove the same Thomas in the form
aforesaid under similar penalty by the same day, unless in the meantime the tenant and
guarantor comes to the Lord of the said manor to pay £20 with a condition for the
indemnity of the parishioners of Stoke from everyone who by their habitation in the
said house it shall have happened to come with a sufficient sum of money.
Likewise they presented that Robert Burrell, subtenant of Anne Honyman now the
wife of Jerman Knight, dwelt in her house, and has not made the gateways surrounding
the manor belonging to the aforesaid Anne and [she is] the proprietress of the aforesaid
house therefore she wishes [him] to withdraw from this house but he remains there in
contempt of the Lord and the aforesaid Anne. Furthermore therefore she was advised
to distance herself and in the meantime he/she was ordered to properly make and mend
the gates belonging to and near the house by the next court on pain to forfeit for each
gate not properly made 5s.
Likewise they presented that Margarette Wyatt, recently the wife of Joseph Wyatt
deceased, who held of the Lord a close of land containing by estimation two acres of
land, recently a parcel of heriotable land of John Nicholles deceased, called Church
Close by name, a cottage with a yard being situated and lying in said Meonstoke near
the cemetery of the parish Church of Meonstoke on the western side of the same
cemetery, during her Widowhood as long as she remained alone and chaste, since the
last court took for a husband a certain Randolph Tanner, by reason of which the same
Margarette is forfeited her status in the premises.
To this court came Justin Wyatt and took from the Lord a close of land containing by
estimation two acres of land recently held by Joseph Wyatt, his deceased father,
formerly customary and heriotable land of John Nicholles deceased, called Church
Close by name, a cottage with a yard being situated and lying in said Meonstoke near
the cemetery of the parish Church of Meonstoke on the western side of the same
cemetery, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the
manor for a rent of 8d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed
and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 2s 6d. And he did fealty and was
admitted as tenant. And furthermore the Lord under the aforesaid fine granted to the
same, licence to demise now the premises to whomsoever etc. from the present date
etc. until the end of a term of ten years, saving etc.
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Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Daish et cepit extra manus Domini ij parcellas terre
vocatas Shawford continentes decem acras cum communia pastura pro xv bidentibus
nuper parcellam terre customarij Brigitte Nicolles et peripam preantea ad usum ipsius
Thome Daish sursumreddidit prout ad ultimam curiam precedentem presentatam
existit ex quo accidit Domino de heriotto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum
Domino factam. Cepit etiam de Domino unam parcellam terre bosci vocatam Shudley
Copers continentem per estimacionem iij acras terre plus minus nuper parcellam terre
dominicallis manerij predicti ex sursumredditionem predicte Brigitte per nomen
Brigitte Goley ad hanc curiam ad usum ipsius Thome Daish similiter presentatem. Ac
unam parcellam terre vasti vocate Kitts Greene per Dominum manerij predicto prefato
Thoma Daish modo concessitam habendum et tenendum sibi et heredibus suis
secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum pro predicto closo vocato Shawford iij
s iiij d pro copicia viij d et pro Kitts Greene ij d per annum et omnia alia opera et
servitia inde prius debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine [left blank]. Et fecit
fidelitatem et admissus ets inde tenens.
Ad hanc curiam Dominus concessit Salomano Richardes toftum unius domus vocate
The Courthouse alias The Shamblehouse cum terra vasto circa eandem prout bundata
ex tribus partibus triangularitim cum Regijs vijs ibidem habende et tenende sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xij d per annum et
inveniendum idomam Romeam in eadem sufficienter ad visum franciplegij cum curia
manerij predicti de tempore in tempus prout Domino manerij predicti et suiceflor--
[Seneschallo?] suis placuitur tenendum et omnia alia opera et servicia unde debita et
consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xiij s iiij d. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde
tenens.
Ad hanc curiam Dominus concessit licentiam Richardo Stares dimittendi unum acram
terre modo in tenura ipsius Richardi cuicunque persone volintur modo sit bone nominis
et honeste conversationis a data presenti usque finem et terminum duodecim annorum
extunc proximum sequentem. Et dat Domino de fine unum annualem cognitionem ij d
per annum ad festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim durante termino predicto
solvendo. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis semper Domino
redditus et servicia pro inde debita et consueta.
Ad hanc curiam Dominus concessit licentiam Richardo Lowes dimittendi duo clausa
pasture vocata Newdowne continentia per estimacionem octo acras terre cuicunque
persone volintur modo sit bone nominis et honeste conversationis a data presentium
[presenti] usque finem et terminum viginti annorum extunc proximum sequentem. Et
dat Domino de fine unum annualem cognitionem iiij d per annum ad festum Sancti
Michaelis Archangeli annuatim durante termino predicto solvendo. Et ei conceditur in
forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis semper Domino redditus et servicia pro inde debita
et consueta.
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To this court came Thomas Daish and took from the hands of the Lord two parcels of
land called Shawford containing ten acres with common pasture for fifteen sheep,
recently a parcel of customary land of Brigette Nicholls and [surrendered?] previously
for the use of the same Thomas Daish, surrendered as it was presented at the last
preceding court from which the Lord is owed a heriot, on this occasion made by
special arrangement with the Lord. He also took from the Lord a parcel of woodland
called Shudley Copers containing by estimation three acres of land plus or minus,
recently a parcel of the Lord's demesne land of the said manor from a surrender of the
aforesaid Brigitte by name Brigitte Goley at this court, for the use of the same Thomas
Daish similarly present. And a parcel of waste land called Kitts Green now granted by
the Lord of the manor to the aforesaid Thomas Daish, to have and hold to himself and
his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent for the aforesaid close called
Shawford 3s 4d, for the coppice 8d and for Kitts Green 2d a year and all other works
and services therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine
[left blank]. And he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
At this court the Lord granted to Saloman Richards a toft of a house called The
Courthouse otherwise known as the Shamblehouse1, with waste land around the same
as bounded on three sides triangularly with the King's roads there, to have and to hold
to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 12d a year
and to come to, in correct Roman Language [Latin], the view of the Frankpledge with
the court of the said manor from time to time as the Lord of the said manor pleases and
his ---- [Steward?] the holding and all other works and services therein formerly owed
and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 13s 4d. And he did fealty and was
admitted as tenant.
At this court the Lord granted licence to Richard Stares to demise an acre of land now
in the tenure of the same Richard, to whomsoever a person he may choose who is of
good name and honest behaviour from the present date until the end of a term of
twelve years then next following. And he gave the Lord for a fine an annual
recognition fee of 2d a year to be paid at Michaelmas annually during the aforesaid
term. And it is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always
for the Lord rents and services therein owed and accustomed.
At this court the Lord granted licence to Richard Lowes to demise two closes of
pasture called Newdowne containing by estimation eight acres of land to whomsoever
a person he may choose who is of good name and honest behaviour from the present
date until the end of a term of twenty one years then next following. And he gave the
Lord for a fine an annual recognition fee of 4d a year to be paid at Michaelmas
annually during the aforesaid term. And it is granted to him in the form aforesaid and
not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord rents and services therein owed and
accustomed.
1 The Courthouse also known as the Shamblehouse, leased to a tenant.
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William Strugnell
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Thomas Strugnell senior
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Henry
Meonstoke Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Lune decimo tertio die July Anno Regni
Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. decimo
et Scotie quadragessimo quinto.
Johannes Daish
Willelmus Lane
Johannes Collins junior
Thomas Strugnell
Thomas Pinck
Ricardus Lowes
Ricardus Lynter et Thomas Daish et Salomanus Richardes
Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Strugnell senior in propia persona et sursumreddidit in
manus Domini unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre et tres quarter lands
quondam Willelmi Strugnell vocatum Lanes. Ac toftum unius messuagij et unius
virgate terre vocate James in Meonstoke predicto, ac unum pratum iuxta Droxford
Mead continens duabus acras ad opus et usum Henrici Strugnell filij sui unde accidit
de duabus heriettis hac vice per specialem compositionem cum Domino factam xl s. Et
super hoc venit predictus Henricus et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa
habenda et tenenda sibi secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum xxx s per
annum et omnia alia opera et servitia pro inde debita et consueta et dat Domino de fine
x li et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens. Et ulterius Dominus sub fine
predicto concessit licentiam eidem Henrico Strugnell dimittendi omnia et singula
premissa cum pertinentijs eidem Thome Strugnell seniori ad xxj annorum si idem
Thomas Strugnell senior tam diu vixerit. Salvis semper Domino redditus et servitia pro
inde debita et consueta.
Memorandum that five acres parcell of the premises were before stated unto the sayd
Henry Strugnell under the rent of xv d per annum which rentes noe more to be payd
because it is comprized in the rent of xxx s abovesayd.
Memorandum quod quinto die Augusti etc. cum Johannes Wyatt invenit nisi plegagio
de presequendo secta sua versus Thomam Linter pro imprecacione et litis matricema
ipsius Johannes contra ordinacionem et plegium etc. tibi precipie quod replegiarum
factarum prefati Johanni Wyatt predicti xl oves matrices etc. Et eidem Johannes
manucepit sub pretium x li ad prosequendum sectam suam in forma juris pro eisdem.
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CB 10, 70d/ 13th July 1612
Meonstoke Court of the Manor held there Monday 13th day of July in the 10th
year of the reign of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, France and
Ireland, and the 45th of Scotland.
John Daish
William Lane
John Collins junior
Thomas Strugnell
Thomas Pinck
Richard Lowes
Richard Lynter and Thomas Daish and Saloman Richardes
To this court came Thomas Strugnell senior in his own person and surrendered into the
hands of the Lord a messuage and a yardland of land and three quarterlands formerly
held by William Strugnell, called Lanes. And a toft of a messuage and a yardland of
land called James in said Meonstoke, and also a meadow near Droxford Mead
containing two acres, for the use and behoof of Henry Strugnell, his son, whereupon
two heriots fall due to the Lord, on this occasion made by special arrangement with the
Lord 40s. And after this came the aforesaid Henry and took from the Lord all and
singular the aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself according to the custom of
the manor for a rent of 30s a year and all other works and services therein owed and
accustomed. And he gives for a fine £10 and he did fealty and was thereby admitted as
tenant. And furthermore the Lord under the aforesaid fine grants licence to Henry
Strugnell to demise all and singular the aforementioned with appurtenances to the
same Thomas Strugnell senior for 21 years if the same Thomas Strugnell senior lives
that long. Saving always for the Lord rents and services thereby owed and accustomed.
Let it be remembered that five acres parcell of the premises were before stated unto the
sayd Henry Strugnell under the rent of xv d per annum which rentes noe more to be
payd because it is comprized in the rent of xxx s abovesayd.
Let it be remembered that on 5th August etc. when John Wyatt came without a pledge
concerning the prosecution of his suit against Thomas Linter for invocation and a
dispute concerning the mother of the said John against the regulation and his pledge
etc. to advise him that the repledge he made to the aforesaid John Wyatt of 40 ewes
etc. And the same John stands bail for the price of £10 for the prosecution of his suit in
legal terms for the same.
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CB 10, 75d-76/ 22nd March 1613
Thomas Goley = Bridget nee Nicholls William Cheesman
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John Collins = Barbara
| Richard (youngest?)
Thomas (youngest?)
Meonstoke Visus Franci Plegij Cum Curia Manerij ibidem tenta die Lune xxij die
Martij annis regni Domini Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis
fidei defensoris etc. Anglie Francie et Hibernie Decimo et Scotie quadregessimo Sexto.
Essoinie
Juratores Johannes Wyatt junior Willelmus Lynter
Edwardus Dashe Thomas Dashe
Willelmus Lane Edwardus Potterne
Willelmus Richardes Johannes Collyns
Willelmus Kettlewell Georgius Dashe
Johannes Dashe Nicholaus Frenche jurati
Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit per Willelmum Trussell Generosum Senescallum
manerij predicti quod alium scilicet undecimo die Septembris ultimi preteriti extra
curiam et citra ultimam curiam apud Collegium Beate Marie Wintoniensis prope
Wintonia coram prefato Senescallo in presentia Johannis Wyatt et Johannis Collyns
junioris duorum custumariorum tenentium manerij predicti venit Brigitta Goly uxor
Thome Goley nuper dicta Brigitta Nicolls Vidua ipsa Brigitta per Senescallum
predictum sola et secreta examinata et consensu viri sui predicti sursumreddidit in
manus Domini totum ius statum titulum interesse et demaundam que ipsa habet aut
heredes poterit de et in uno messuagio cum gardino et quodem clauso vocato Wadden
continens per estimacionem sex acras cum communi pastura xx bidentibus nuper
parcellam terre custumarij ipsius Brigitte ad opus et usum Nicholai Frenche unde
accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem compositionem hac vice factam
cum Domino x s. Et super hoc venit predictus Nicholaus Frenche et cepit de Domino
omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum iij s per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia pro
inde debita et consueta. Et dat Domino de fine xl s. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est
inde tenens.
Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit per Willelmum Trussell Generosum Senescallum
manerij predicti quod alium extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam scilicet septimo die
Januarij ultimi preteriti ad edes Domini Custodis scituatum infra precinctum Eclesie
Catholice Sancti Trinitatis Wintoniensis venit Edwardus Potturne et ad tunc et ibidem
coram predicto Senescallo in presentia Johannis Cooke, Thome Dashe et Georgij
Dashe tenentium manerij sursumreddidit in manus Domini totum statum ius titulum
interesse et demaundam que ipse habet aut heredes poterit de et in uno messuagio et
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CB 10, 75d-76/ 22nd March 1613
map
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there Monday 22nd
day of March in the 10th year of Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England,
France and Ireland and the 46th of Scotland.
Excusals
Jurors John Wyatt junior William Lynter
Edward Dashe Thomas Dashe
William Lane Edward Potterne
William Richardes John Collyns
William Kettlewell George Dashe
John Dashe Nicholas Frenche sworn
At this court it was recorded by William Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said
manor, that at another [court], that is on 11th day of September last past, at an extra
court held since the last court, at the College of the Blessed Mary of Winchester near
Winchester before the aforesaid Steward [and] in the presence of John Wyatt and John
Collyns junior, two customary tenants of the said manor, came Bridget Goley, wife of
Thomas Goley, formerly the aforesaid Bridget Nicholls, Widow, the same Bridget
[who] was examined alone and in secret by the aforesaid Steward and with the consent
of her aforesaid husband, surrendered into the hands of the Lord all her right, title,
status, interest and claim which she or her heirs have of and in a messuage with a
garden and of a certain close called Wadden, containing by estimation six acres with
common pasture for twenty sheep, recently a parcel of customary land of the same
Bridget, for the use and behoof of Nicholas Frenche. Whereupon a heriot falls due to
the Lord, on this occasion made by special arrangement with the Lord 10s. And after
this came the aforesaid Nicholas Frenche and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of
the manor for a rent of 3s a year and all other works and services therein owed and
accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 40s. And he did fealty and was thereby
admitted as tenant.
At this court it was recorded by William Trussell, Gentleman, Steward of the said
manor that at a extra court held since the last court, that is, on the 7th day of January
last past at the religious house of the Lord Warden, situated within the precincts of the
Catholic Church of St Trinity in Winchester, came Edward Potterne and then and there
before the aforesaid Steward and in the presence of John Cooke, Thomas Dashe and
George Dashe, tenants of the manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord all his
right, title, status, interest and claim which he or his heirs have of or in a messuage and
a half acre of land by estimation, being a parcel of customary land formerly held
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dimidia acra terre per estimacionem existentem parcellam terre custumarij quondam
Thome Collyn iacentem ex parte australli terre Thome Lynter et terre Willelmi Lynter
ex parte boreali terre et ex parte occidentalli Regie vie ibidem ad opus et usum
Willelmi Page unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem
composicionem cum Domino factam iij s iiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Willelmus
Page et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum unius denarij per annum
et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta et herietabilis quando
accidit quatuor pingues capones. Et dat Domino de fine xx s et fecit fidelitatem
Domino et admissus est inde tenens. Et ulterius Dominus sub fine predicta concessit
licentiam eidem Willelmo dimittendi premissa pro termino xx annorum iam proximo
sequenti post datam huius curie. Salvis semper Domino redditus et servicia pro inde
debita et consueta.
Juratores pro Domino Rege presentat quod Regie vie sunt in decasu. Ideo preceptum
est tote Decenna ad reparandum easdem sufficienter citra festum Sancti Johannis
Baptisti proximum quilibet pro parte sua sub pena vj s viij d.
Ad hanc curiam presentatum est per Homagium quod Johannes Collyns alium scilicet
extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram Thoma Collyns, Richardo Lowes et Thoma
Pincke tenentibus manerij sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum tenementum et ij
acras terre parcellam terre custumarij ipsius Johannis ad opus et usum Edwardi Collyns
unde accidit Domino de heriotto hac vice per specialem compositionem cum Domino
factam ij capones. Et super hoc venit predictus Edwardus et cepit de Domino omnia et
singula premissa. Necnon unum cottagium per eundem Edwardum et novo edificatum
scituatum in vico de Meonstoke predicto ex opposito Le Courthouse ibidem habendum
et tenendum sibi et heredibus secundum consuetudinem manerij per redditum vj d per
annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta et dat Domino de
fine xx s. Et fecit fidelitatem et admissus est inde tenens.
Ad hanc curiam presentatum est per Homagium quod Willelmus Cheesman extra
curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram Thoma Collyns, Johanne Collins et Thoma
Pincke tenentibus manerij sursumreddidit in manus Domini unam parcellam terre
continentem per estimacionem iiij acras vocatam Stocks ad opus et usum Ricardi
Cheesman junioris unde accidit Domino de heriotto per composicionem ij capones. Et
super hoc venit predictus Ricardus et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa
habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij per
redditum iij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et consueta.
Et dat Domino de fine xx s sed fidelitatem eius respectuatus quousque etc.
Item presentant quod Johannes Collins qui tenuit de Domino unum messuagium et
xxxvj acras terre arabilis in Meonstoke quondam Richardi Chamblayne ac unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre native et ij acras terre dominicalis in Meonstoke
predicto quondam Springs ac unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre vocatam
Astpales. Ac unum cottagium et iiij acras terre vocatum Barishe ac unum cottagium et
tres acras terre vocatum Domealys ac unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre
quondam Elizabethe Collyns Vidue ac unum cottagium cum curtilagio et hilva terre
nuper Johannis Searle ac unum cottagium cum curtilagio iacens inter rigiam [regiam]
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by Thomas Collyn, lying on the south side of Thomas Lynter’s land and William
Lynter’s land on the north side, and on the western side of the King’s road there, for
the use and behoof of William Page. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, on this
occasion made by a special arrangement with the Lord 3s 4d. And after this came the
aforesaid William Page and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned, to
have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a
rent of a penny a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and
accustomed and when it falls due, is heriotable for four fat capons. And he gave the
Lord for a fine 20s and he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant. And
furthermore the Lord, under the aforesaid fine, grants the aforesaid licence to the same
William to demise the aforementioned for a term of twenty years now next following
after the date of this court. Saving always for the Lord rents and services therein owed
and accustomed.
The Jurors for the Lord King presented that the King’s roads are in disrepair. Therefore
the whole Tithing is ordered to properly repair the same before the feast of St John the
Baptist (29th August) next on pain for each his part 6s 8d.
At this court it was presented by the Homage that John Collyns, that is, at another extra
court held since the last court before Thomas Collyns, Richard Lowes and Thomas
Pincke, tenants of the manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord a tenement and
two acres, a parcel of customary land of the same John, for the use and behoof of
Edward Collyns1. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, on this occasion made by
special arrangement with the Lord, two capons. And after this came the aforesaid
Edward and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned. And also a
cottage newly built by the same Edward and situated in the village of said Meonstoke
opposite The Courthouse there, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according
to the custom of the manor for a rent of 6d a year and all other works and services
therein formerly owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 20s. And he
did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
At this court it was presented by the Homage that William Cheesman, at an extra court
held since the last court, before Thomas Collyns, John Collins and Thomas Pincke,
tenants of the manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord a parcel of land containing
by estimation four acres called Stocks, for the use and behoof of Richard Cheesman
junior. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord by arrangement, two capons. And after
this came the aforesaid Richard and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of
the manor for a rent of 4d a year and all other works and services therein formerly
owed and accustomed. And he gave the Lord for a fine 20s but his fealty is postponed
until etc.
Likewise they presented that John Collins who held of the Lord a messuage and 36
acres of arable land in Meonstoke formerly held by Richard Chamblayne, and a
messuage and yardland of villein land and two acres of demesne land in said
Meonstoke, formerly Springs, and a messuage and a yardland of land called Astpales.
1 Surrender before 3 tenants, not the Steward, at an extra court.
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viam ex parte australi iuxta cottagium predictum necnon messuagium et unam
virgatam terre ibidem vocatam Loaders/Souders unde accidit Domino de iiij herrietta
iiij equi appreciati inter se ad ix li. Et quod Thomas Collyns filius eius junior est
proximus heres ad premissa et etatis xxij annorum. Et super hoc venit Barbaria relicta
ipsius Johannis et petit admitti ad omnia premissa duranti viduitate sua videlicet dum
solam et castam se gesserit que fecit fidelitatem et admissa est tenens in forma
predicta.
Item presentant quod communis campus pons est in decasu. Ideo preceptum est eis
quibus pertinent reparare eundem citra festum Nativitate Sancti Johannis Baptisti
proximum sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente iij s iiij d.
Item presentant has januas sequentes videlicet Whitelease gate, Myle End Gate, Stoke
Gate, Wadden Gate, Heath Gate, Staple Gate, Longfurlong Gate, Pound Gate and
Loaders Gate et les hames januarum predictarum eorundem in decasu preceptum est ijs
quibus pertinet sufficienter reparare easdem citra primum diem Maij proximum
quilibet pro parte sua sub pena v s.
Preceptum est Philippo Adham ad faciendum sepem suam inter se et Thomam Dashe
apud Shudly sub similiter pena per eundem diem.
Preceptum est Thome Collins ad faciendum sepem suam apud Shudly inter se et
Thomam Strugnell citra festum Sancti Michaelis proximum sub pena v s.
Preceptum est Richardo Bensted ad faciendum sepem suam apud Shudly inter se et
Thomam Dashe predictum per primum diem Maij proximum sub pena v s.
Ad hanc curiam Johannes Wyatt excambivit ij acras terre bosci postea vocati Auger
Croste ipsius Johannis cum Willelmo Richards per unam parcellam terre bosci ipsius
Willelmi continentem per estimacionem ij acras vocate Myll Coppes. Ita quod
predictam parcellam terre vocatam Angurs heatur [Heath?] et reputetur predicti
Willelmi Richards et altera parcella vocata Myllcoppes ipsius Willelmi habeantur et
reputatur predictis Johannis Wyatt quod fuit facti ex assensu Domini.
Item presentant quod tenentes Domini Episcopi Wintoniensis incroachiaverunt super
Domini istius manerij et tenentium suorum. Ideo colloquendum cum Domino.
Item presentant quod iij oves matrices coloris albi devenerit infra manerium modo
superannuatim et appreciate ad viij d.
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And a cottage and four acres of land called Barishe, and a cottage and three acres of
land called Domealys, and a messuage and a yardland of land formerly held by
Elizabeth Collyns, Widow, and a cottage with a yard and a hilva of land lately held by
John Searle, and a cottage with a yard lying between [next to?] the King’s road on the
south side next to the said cottage, and also a messuage and a yardland of land there
called Loaders/Souders. Whereupon four heriots fall due to the Lord of four horses
valued at £9. And that Thomas Collyns, his youngest son, is the next heir to the
premises and is aged 22 years. And after this came Barbara, Widow of the same John
and claims to be admitted as tenant for her Widowhood whilst she remains alone and
chaste, and she did fealty and was admitted as tenant in the form aforesaid.
Likewise they presented that the common field bridge is in disrepair. Therefore those
to whom it pertains are ordered to repair the same before the feast of the Birth of St
John the Baptist (24th June) next on pain for those who offend 3s 4d.
Likewise they presented that the following gateways namely, Whitelease gate, Myle
End Gate, Stoke Gate, Heath Gate, Staplegate, Longfurlong Gate, Pound Gate and
Loaders Gate, and the hinges of the aforesaid gateways are in disrepair. Therefore
those to whom it pertains are ordered to properly repair the same before the first day of
May next on pain for each his part 5s.
It was ordered for Phillip Adham to mend his fence near Shudly between his and
Thomas Dashe’s land under similar penalty by the same day.
It was ordered for Thomas Collins to mend his fence near Shudly between his and
Thomas Strugnell’s land before Michaelmas (29th September) next on pain 5s.
It was ordered for Richard Bensted to mend his fence near Shudly between his and
Thomas Dash’s land by the 1st day of May next on pain 5s.
At this court John Wyatt exchanged two acres of woodland hereafter called Augers
Croste held by the same John, for a parcel of woodland held by William Richards,
containing by estimation two acres called Myll Coppes. Therefore that the said parcel
called Angurs Heath should be considered to be held by the aforesaid William
Richards and the other parcel called Myllcoppes of the same aforesaid William should
be considered to be held by the aforesaid John Wyatt, and that was done with the
agreement of the Lord.
Likewise they presented that tenants of the Lord Bishop of Winchester have
encroached upon land of the Lord of this manor and his tenants. Therefore there will
be a conference with the Lord.
Likewise they presented that three white ewes which have been within the manor for
more than a year are valued at 8d.
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De misericordia Nicholai Lowes, Jane Collyns Vidua, Brigitte Nicholls and Richardi
Bensted, Germani Knight, Arthuri Twyneham, Richardi Bevis, Henrici Stiffe de
quodlibet de misericordia Roberti Hull, Nicholai Pitman, Reynoldi Heather, Johannis
Wyatt, Johannis Bigbrooke, Richardi Jolfrey, Willelmi Pratt et Richardi Annell
[Ansell] de quodlibet.
CB 10, 97-97d/ 8th October 1614
John Collyns (dcd) = Barbara?
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Thomas John (order not known) Edward
William Cheesman (just dcd) John Cooke
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Richard (youngest son) Jane
Arthur Twyneham (just dcd) = Edith Bridget Golye Widow
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Thomas Thomas Nicholls
Meonstoke Visus Franciplegij Cum Curia prima Nicholai Love Sacre Theologie
Professoris Custodis Collegij Beate Marie Wintoniensis prope Wintonia etc. manerij
sui ibidem tenta octavo die Octobris Annis Regni Domini nostri Jacobi dei gracia
Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et
Hibernie xij et Scotie xlviij.
Essoinie
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio
Johannes Wyat Georgius Dashe
Edwardus Dashe Johannes Diaper
Willelmus Lane Nicholaus Frenche
Willelmus Page Willelmus Lynter
Johannes Collins Solomon Richards
Ricardus Lynter Willelmus Richards jurati
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Johannes Wyatt et socij sui predicti presentant
pro Domino Rege quod omnia bene se habent ad hunc diem nisi le Cawsy inter
Meonstoke et Corhampton que est in decasu. Ideo preceptum est quibus pertinet
sufficienter reparare ante festum Omnium (omnium repeated) Sanctorum proximum
sub pena cuiuslibet deliquente forisfacere iij s iiij d.
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Concerning the mercy of Nicholas Lowes, Jane Collyns Widow, Bridgett Nicholls and
Richard Bensted, German Knight, Arthur Twyneham, Richard Bevis, Henry Stiffe,
each of whom is in mercy. Robert Hull, Nicholas Pitman, Reynold Heather, John
Wyatt, John Bigbrooke, Richard Jolfrey, William Pratt and Richard Annell [Ansell]
each etc.
CB 10, 97-97d/ 8th October 1614
Page 97d written with poor, wider quill and difficult to read therefore. Maps
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with the first court of Nicholas Love, Sacred
Professor of Theology, Warden of the College of the Blessed Mary of Winchester near
Winchester etc., of his manor held there 8th October in the 12th year of our Lord
James, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland and the 48th of
Scotland.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage John Wyat George Dashe
Edward Dashe John Diaper
William Lane Nicholas Frenche
William Page William Lynter
John Collins Solomon Richards
Richard Lynter William Richards sworn
The Jurors for the Lord King, namely, John Wyatt and his aforesaid fellows, present
for the Lord King that all is well in itself on this day except the causeway between
Meonstoke and Corhampton which is in decay. Therefore it was ordered for those to
whom it pertains to properly repair it before the feast of All Saints (1st November)
next on pain for those who offend to forfeit 3s 4d.
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Homagium predictum presentat quod parcus communis est in decasu. Ideo colloquium
cum Domino.
Item presentat quod inhabitants de Chidden magnopere oppresserunt le Common
Downe de Meonstoke. Ideo colloquium cum Domino.
Item presentat quod omnes les janue circa communiam sunt in decasu. Ideo preceptum
est eis quibus pertinet sufficienter easdem infra spacium xxxij dierum proximorum
sequentium post hanc curiam sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente forisfacere pro parte sua
iij s iiij
d.
Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod nullus tenens huius manerij ire permiserit porcos
aut porcellos suos infra hoc manerium inannulatos aut ingulatos Anglice unyoked
unpeged or unringed ad aliquod tempus inter festum Omnium Sanctorum et Messum
Anglice Harvest annuatim pena pro quolibet porco aut porcello pro quolibet tempore
iiij d etc.
Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Collyns filius Johannis Collyns defuncti et cepit de
Domino unum messuagium et xxxvj acras terre arabilis in Meonstoke quondam
Richardi Chamberlaine ac unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre native et duas
acras terre dominicalis in Meonstoke predicto quondam Springes ac unum messuagium
et unam virgatam terre vocatum Astpales ac unum cottagium et quatuor acras terre
vocatum Bereshe ac unum cottagium et tres acras terre vocatum Domealys ac unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre quondam Elizabethe Collyns Vidue ac unum
cottagium cum curtilagio et hilva terre nuper Johannis Searle ac unum cottagium cum
curtillagio iacenti inter Regiam Viam ibidem ex parte australi iuxta cottagium
predictum necnon unum messuagium et unam virgatam terre ibidem vocatum Loaders
que omnia nuper fuerant in tenura dicti Johannis Collyns defuncti exceptione unius
messuagij cum pertinentijs et quatuor acrarum terrarum parcellam predicti messuagij et
virgate terre ibidem vocate Loaders modo in tenura Johannis Collyns fratis predicti
Thome unde redditus per annum vj d ac etiam exceptione unius tenementi et duarum
acrarum terre modo in tenura Edwardi Collyns fratis sui ac exceptione dimidie virgate
terre modo in tenura Thome Collyns senioris habenda et tenenda omnia et singula dicta
premissa recitata cum pertinentijs exceptione predictarum exceptionium sibi prefato
Thome Collyns et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti statim
quam per mortem sursumreddidit sine forisfactura Barbare Collyns Vidue aut
quocumque alio modo legittimo proximo ad manus Domini devenire contigita per
redditum xlviij s vj
d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia inde prius debita et alia
iure consueta. Et pro tali statu sic in premissis habendis idem Thomas dat Domino de
fine xiij l. Et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino fidelitatem.
Ad hanc curiam presentatum existit per Homagium quod Ricardus Lowes extra
curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram Johanne Wyatt, Johanne Collyns et Thome
Pincke tenentes manerij sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum clausum vocatum
Hotcombe continens per estimacionem quinque acras terre cum communia pastura ad
decem bidentes in Meonstoke ad opus et usum Nicholai Frenche et heredum suorum
unde accidit Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum Domino
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The aforesaid Homage presents that the common pound is in disrepair. Therefore there
is a conference with the Lord.
Likewise they presented that the inhabitants of Chidden have greatly overused The
Common Down of Meonstoke. Therefore there is a conference with the Lord.
Likewise they presented that all the gateways around the common are in disrepair.
Therefore it was ordered for those to whom it pertains to properly [repair] the same
within a period of 32 days next following this court on pain for those who offend
regarding their parts to forfeit 3s 4d.
At this court It was ordered that no tenant of this manor is to allow their pigs
or piglets to go within the manor without yokes or rings, in English unyoked,
unpegged or unringed, at any time between the feast of All Saints (1st November) and
Harvest, in English Harvest, annually, on pain for each pig or piglet for each time etc.
4d.1
To this court came Thomas Collins, son of John Collyns deceased, and took from the
Lord a messuage and 36 acres of arable land in Meonstoke formerly held by Richard
Chamberlaine, and a messuage and a yardland of villein land and two acres of
demesne land in said Meonstoke formerly Springs, and a messuage and a yardland of
land called Astpales, and a cottage and four acres of land called Bereshe, and a cottage
and three acres of land called Domealys, and a messuage and a yardland of land
formerly held by Elizabeth Collyns, Widow, and a cottage with a yard and a hilva of
land lately held by John Searle, and a cottage with a yard lying between the King’s
road there on the south side of the aforesaid cottage, and also a messuage and a
yardland of land there called Loaders, all of which was once in the tenure of the
aforesaid John Collyns, deceased, with the exception of a messuage with
appurtenances and four acres of land, a parcel of the aforesaid messuage and yardland
of land there called Loaders now in the tenure of John Collyns, brother of the aforesaid
Thomas, in respect of which [there is a] rent of 6d a year, and also with the exception
of a tenement and two acres of land now in the tenure of Edward Collyns, his brother,
and with the exception of a half yardland of land now in the tenure of Thomas Collyns
senior, to have and to hold all and singular the aforesaid premises with appurtenances
as recited, with the exception of the aforesaid exceptions, to himself the aforesaid
Thomas Collyns and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor, immediately
at the death he surrenders without forfeit to Barbara Collyns, Widow, or now to
whomsoever other person who is the next legitimate heir it happens to be to come into
the hands of the Lord for a rent of 48s 6d a year and all other works and services
therein formerly owed and otherwise lawfully accustomed. And to hold such an estate
thus, the same Thomas gave the Lord for a fine £13. And he did fealty and was thereby
admitted as tenant.
At this court it was presented by the Homage that Richard Lowes at an extra court
held since the last court, before John Wyatt, John Collyns and Thomas Pincke, tenants
of the manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord a close called Hotcombe
containing by estimation five acres of land with common pasture for ten sheep in
1 Regulation re. ringing, yoking and pegging pigs.
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factam v s vj d. Et super hoc venit predictus Nicholaus Frenche et cepit de Domino
omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xvj d
per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia
unde prius debita et de iure consueta et pro tali statu sic in premissis habendis idem
Nicholaus dat Domino de fine x s et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino
fidelitatem.
Ad hanc curiam presentat existit per Homagium quod Ricardus Loes extra curiam et
citra ultimam curiam coram Johanne Wyatt, Johanne Collyns et Thoma Pincke tenentes
manerij sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum clausum vocatum Hotcombe continens
per estimacionem sex acras terre cum communia pastura ad decem bidentes in
Meonstoke ad opus et usum Willelmi Page et heredum suorum unde accidit Domino de
herrietto per specialem composicionem cum Domino factam hac vice tantum iiij s. Et
super hoc venit predictus Willelmus Page et cepit de Domino omnia et singula
premissa cum pertinentijs habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum
consuetudinem manerij per redditum xviij d per annum et omnia alia opera et servicia
unde prius debita et de iure consueta et pro tali statu sic in premissis habendis idem
Willelmus dat Domino de fine x s et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino
fidelitatem.
Ad hanc curiam Dominus concessit Willelmo Richards lycenciam dimittendi unam
parcellam cuiusdam terre pasture vocate Flodes iacentem in longitudine a Regia via ex
parte boriali usque terra glebalis pertinente ad Personatum ex parte australi et
continentem in latitudine ad ambos fines triginta pedes aut circiter ac in medio xviij
pedes aut circiter prout eadem modo bundatus et aggreatur in presentia Thome Collins
et Willelmi Page, Gilberte Searle Generosi a festo Sancte Michaelis Archangeli ultimo
preterito usque finem terminum quadraginta annorum extunc proximum sequentem
plenarie complendum v-si------- (struck through) si Nicholaus Love Sacre Theologie
Professor modo Custos Collegij Beate Marie Wintoniensis propre Wintonia tam diu
Rector parochie de Meonstoke predicto continuavit et pro tali lycentia dat Domino de
fine ex gratia nihil. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter. Salvis semper
Domino redditus et servicia pro inde debita et consueta.
Ad hanc curiam Dominus concessit lycentiam Ricardo Lynter dimittendi unum
clausum continens per estimacionem xij acras suas plus sive minus vocatum Little
Lease cuiuscumque persone voluerit modo sit bonis nominis et honeste conversacionis
a data presenti usque finem et terminum decem annorum ex tunc proximum sequentem
et plenarie complendum si ipse tam diu vixerit et tenens premissis continuaverit. Et pro
tali licentia dat Domino de fine iij s iiij d. Et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non
aliter. Salvis semper Domino redditus et servicia pro inde debita et consueta.
Item Homagium presentat quod Willelmus Cheesman qui tenuit de Domino secundum
consuetudinem manerij quatuor acras terre per estimacionem citra ultimam curiam
diem suum clausit extremum unde nihil accidit Domino de herrietto eo quod nullus
habuit bona seu catalla tempore mortis sue ac quod Ricardus Cheesman junior
proximus est heres ad premissa secundum consuetudinem manerij per
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Meonstoke, for the use and behoof of Nicholas Frenche and his heirs. Whereupon a
heriot falls due to the Lord, on this occasion made by special arrangement with the
Lord 5s 6d. And after this came the aforesaid Nicholas Frenche and took from the Lord
all and singular the aforementioned to have and to hold to himself and his heirs
according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 16d a year and all other works and
services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to hold the
aforementioned thus, the same Nicholas gave the Lord for a fine 10s and was thereby
admitted as tenant and he did fealty to the Lord.
At this court it was presented by the Homage that Richard Loes at an extra court held
since the last court, before John Wyatt, John Collyns and Thomas Pincke, tenants of
the manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord a close called Hotcombe containing
by estimation six acres of land with common pasture for ten sheep in Meonstoke, for
the use and behoof of William Page and his heirs. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the
Lord on this occasion made by special arrangement with the Lord 4s. And after this
came the aforesaid William Page and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of
the manor for a rent of 18d a year and all other works and services therein formerly
owed and lawfully accustomed. And to hold the aforementioned thus, the same
Nicholas gave the Lord for a fine10s and was thereby admitted as tenant and he did
fealty to the Lord.
At this court the Lord granted to William Richards licence to demise a certain parcel
of pasture land called Flodes lying lengthwise from the King’s road on the north side
as far as the glebe land pertaining to the Parsonage on the south side and containing in
width from both boundaries thirty feet or thereabouts and in the middle eighteen feet or
thereabouts just as the same is now bounded and agreed in the presence of Thomas
Collins and William Page [and] Gilbert Searle, Gentleman, from Michaelmas (29th
September) last past until the end of a term of 40 years thereafter next following until
fully completed vi------- (struck through) if Nicholas Love, Sacred Theology
Professor, now Warden of the College of the Blessed Mary of Winchester near
Winchester continues as the Rector of the parish of said Meonstoke1, and for such a
licence he gave the Lord for a fine nothing, by his favour. And it is granted to him in
the form aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord rents and services
therein owed and accustomed.
At this court the Lord grants licence to Richard Lynter to demise his close containing
by estimation twelve acres, plus or minus, called Little Lease to whomsoever he
wishes who is of good name and honest behaviour, from the present date until the end
of a term of ten years thereafter next following until fully completed if the same shall
live that long and continues to be a tenant of the aforementioned. And to hold such a
licence he gave the Lord for a fine 3s 4d. And it was granted to him in the form
aforesaid and not otherwise. Saving always for the Lord rents and services therein
owed and accustomed.
Likewise the Homage presents that William Cheesman who held of the Lord according
to the custom of the manor four acres of land by estimation, has died since the last
court, in respect of which no heriot falls due to the Lord because he had no
1 Unusual condition for licence whereby the Rector has to remain in office.
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sursumredditionem dicti Willelmi in vita sua. Ideo preceptum est eidem Ricardus
venire ad proximam curiam ad finiendum et faciendum fidelitatem suam.
Item presentat sursumredditionem Phillipi Adams cuiusdam parcelle terre vocate
Nythen in manus Domini extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam per manus Willelmi
Lane, Johannis Dashe et Willelmi Richardes custumarij tenentes manerij predicti ad
usum Thome Hanbury Generosi et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij
unde quid accidit Domino de herrietto ignorant. Ideo preceptum est eidem Thome ut
supadicta.
Item presentat quod Johannes Cooke qui tenuit certas terras secundum consuetudinem
manerij citra ultimam curiam obijt unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per
specialem composicionem cum Domino factam iiij s et quod Jana Cooke eius filia est
proximus heres ad premissa secundum consuetudinem manerij. Ideo preceptum est
prout supradicta.
Item presentant quod Arthurus Twyneham qui tenuit de Domino secundum
consuetudinem manerij quinque acras terre per estimacionem citra ultimam curia diem
suum clausit extremum unde accidit Domino de herrietto unius ovis matricis coloris
albi precij iiij s. Ac quod Thomas Twyneham proximus est heres ad premissa
secundum consuetudinem manerij. Et quod Editha relicta dicti Arthuri debet tenere
premissa duranti viduitate sua videlicet dum solam et castam se gesserit que admissa
est in forma predicta et fecit Domino fidelitatem sed predictus Thomas non venit. Ideo
preceptum est ei ut supradicta.
Item presentant quod Brigitta Golye Vidua qui tenuit duranti viduitate sua secundum
consuetudinem manerij unam virgatam terre citra ultimam curiam diem clausit
extremum unde quid accidit Domino de herrietto ignorant. Ac quod Thomas Nicholls
proximus est heres ad premissa. Ideo preceptum est ei ut supradicta.
Decennarius Thomas Smithe electus est Decennarius loco Thome Pincke sed
quia non venit jurare preceptum est ei habere noticiam huius ire coram aliquo
Justicario Pacis infra hanc communem sacramentum suum pro execucione inde
prestitere ante festum Sancti Luce Appostoli proximum sub pena xl s et interim idem
Thome Pincke officium predictum exequi debet.
De misericordia Jermani Knight, Ricardi Bensted et Josephi Heward custumarijs
tenentibus pro absentis ad hunc diem de quolibet iij d.
Herriettum super mortem Vidue Nicholls in auditio huius anni oneratum xxx s.
Afferatores Willelmus Page
Nicholus Frenche jurati
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goods or chattels at the time of his death. And that Richard Cheesman, junior, is the
next heir to the aforementioned according to the custom of the manor through the
surrender of the aforesaid William in his life. Therefore it was ordered for the same
Richard to come to the next court to pay fine and do his fealty.
Likewise they presented the surrender of Phillip Adams of a certain parcel of land
called Nythen into the hands of the Lord at an extra court held since the last court,
through the hands of William Lane, Robert Dashe and William Richards, customary
tenants of the said manor, for the use of Thomas Hanbury, Gentleman, and his heirs
according to the custom of the manor. In respect of which they do not know whether a
heriot falls due to the Lord. Therefore it was ordered for the same Thomas etc. as
above.
Likewise they presented that John Cooke who held certain lands according to the
custom of the manor has died since the last court. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the
Lord made by special arrangement with the Lord on this occasion 4s. And that Jane
Cooke, his daughter, is the next heir to the aforementioned according to the custom of
the manor. Therefore it was ordered etc. as above.
Likewise they presented that Arthur Twyneham who held of the Lord according to the
custom of the manor five acres of land by estimation, has died since the last court.
Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord, on this occasion of a white ewe valued at 4s.
And that Thomas Twyneham is the next heir to the aforementioned according to the
custom of the manor. And that Edith, Widow of the said Arthur, should hold the
premises during her Widowhood, whilst she remains alone and chaste, for which she
was admitted in the form aforesaid and she did fealty to the Lord but the aforesaid
Thomas has not come. Therefore it was ordered for him as above.
Likewise they presented that Bridget Golye, Widow, who held a yardland of land
during her Widowhood according to the custom of the manor, has died since the last
court. In respect of which they do not know if a heriot falls due to the Lord. And that
Thomas Nicholls is the next heir to the aforementioned. Therefore it was ordered for
him as above.
Tithingman Thomas Smithe was elected as Tithingman in place of Thomas
Pincke but because he has not come to swear, he is to have notice at this view [to
appear] before another Justice of the Peace within this community thereby to pledge to
swear his oath for the execution before the feast of St Luke the Apostle (18th October)
next on pain 40s and meanwhile the same Thomas Pincke can execute the said office.
Therefore etc.
Concerning the amercement of Jerman Knight, Richard Bensted and Joseph Heward,
customary tenants, for absence at this day, for each 3d.
The heriot charged on the death of Widow Nicholls for hearing this year 30s.
Assessors William Page
Nicholas Frenche sworn
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Richard Cheesman = Alice Phillip Addams Edward Collyns = Anne
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x John
John Cooke dcd
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Jane
Meonstoke Visus Franciplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta tertio decimo die
Martij anno Regis Jacobi nunc Anglie Francie et Hibernie tertio decimo et Scotie
quadregessimo nono.
Essoinie
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio
Thomas Collins Thomas Dashe
Willelmus Lane Nicholaus Goodier
Willelmus Kettlewell Georgius Dashe
Richardus Lowes Thomas Collins junior
Richardus Linter Edwardus Collins
Nicholaus French Johannes Dashe
Johannes Collins jurati
Actio Jacobus Dancaster queretur versus Thomam Strugnell de placito debiti
super demandam ij s
xj d pro xxij libris carnis bovini et unum quarter carnis ovis
Anglice a quarter of mutton pretij xviij d unde de predicto xviij d recettavit viij d per
prefatum querentem venditum pril- de scilicet xxiiij Decembris ultimo. Ideo etc.
Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Thomas Collyns et socij sui predicti pro dicto
Domino Rege presentant et sequitur videlicet quod le pons ducens usque Causie
ibidem non fractus et reparatus existit prout esset etc.
Ac quod lez via Regia et le Causie ibidem sunt ruinosa et irreparata sed omnes dictis
defectibus inhabitantes ibidem hic reformare et emendare susceperunt. Ideo etc. Et
pena postea sequitur.
Et ulterius pro Domino Rege omnia bene.
Misericordia iij s Homagium ibidem presentant quod Richardus Binstede ij s xj d,
Jermanus Knight iiij d et Richardus Bevis ij d customarij tenentes manerij predicti ad
hanc curiam sectam debent sed ad hunc diem fecerunt defaltam. Ideo quilibet
eorundem in misericordia Domini ut patet super eorundem capites.
Pena Preceptum est inhabitantes ibidem sufficienter facere et reparare le Cawsie
ibidem ac Regias vias ibidem per festum Pentecoste proximum sub pena cuiuslibet vs.
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Map
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with court held there 13th March in the 13th
year of King James, the present of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, and the 49th
of Scotland etc.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage
Thomas Collins Thomas Dashe
William Lane Nicholas Goodier
William Kettlewell George Dashe
Richard Lowes Thomas Collins junior
Richard Linter Edward Collins
Nicholas French John Dashe
John Collins sworn
Action Jacob Dancaster complains against Thomas Strugnell in a plea of debt
over a claim for 2s 11d for 22 pounds of beef and, in English, a quarter of mutton
valued at 18d in respect of which the aforesaid 18d, 8d is recovered by the aforesaid
complainant and it was sold at that price, that is on 23rd December last1. Therefore etc.
The Jurors for the Lord King, namely Thomas Collyns and his said fellows presented
for the aforesaid Lord King the following, that is, that the bridge leading to the
Causeway there is not broken and it is found to be repaired as was ordered etc.
And that the King’s road and the Causeway there are ruinous and unrepaired. But all
the aforesaid defaulting inhabitants there should undertake to reform and mend it.
Therefore a penalty will follow. And furthermore [they present] for the Lord King that
all is well
Amerement 3s penalty The Homage there presents that Richard Binsted
2s 6d, Jerman Knight 4d and Richard Bevis 2d, customary tenants of the said manor,
owe suit of court but on this day they are in default. Therefore each of them is in mercy
to the Lord for the amounts written above (after) their names.
Penalty It was ordered for the inhabitants there to properly make and repair the
Causeway there and the King’s roads there by the feast of Pentecost (Whitsun) next on
pain for whomsoever [offends] 5s.
1 The price of mutton and beef
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Herriettum ij s vi d soluti Magistro Johnson Ad hanc curiam presentatum existit
per Homagium quod Willelmus Page extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram
Johanne Collyns et Thoma Budd customarij tenentes manerij predicti sursumreddidit
in manus Domini unum clausum vocatum Hotcombe continens per estimacionem sex
acras terre cum communia pastura ad decem bidentes in Meonstoke nuper Richardi
Loes. Ac etiam unum messuagium et dimidiam acram terre per estimacionem
existentem parcellam terre customarie quondam Thome Collyn iacentem ex parte
australi terre Thome Lynter et terre Willelmi Lynter ex parte boreali et ex parte
occidentali Regia via ibidem unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem
compositionem cum Domino factam ij s xj d.
Redditus xviij d
redditus j d herriettum cum etc. vj s
viij d finis v d
soluti Magistro Johnson Ac ulterius presentatum existit per Homagium quod
Edmundus Potterne extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram prefatis tenentibus
sursumreddidit in manus Domini dimidiam acram terre per estimacionem adjacentis
predicte dimidie acre terre Willelmi Page hic ante specifate et jacentem ex orientali
parte inde ad opus et usum predicti Willelmi Page et heredum suorum secundum
consuetudinem manerij unde nihil accidit Domino de herrietto ex composicionem hac
vice factam. Et super hoc postea in eadem curia venit predictus Willelmus Page et cepit
de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis
secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum pro predicto closo vocato
Hotcombe xviij d per annum et pro cetera premissorum j d per annum et pro alia opera
et servicia unde prius debita et de jure consueta et pro herrietto cum accidit ex
conventionem modo factam vj s viij d et pro tali statu inde habendo dat Domino de
fine v d
et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino fidelitatem.
Herrietum xij d redditus j d finis v s Ad hanc curiam presentatum existit
quod Richardus Cheesman et Alicia uxor eius ipsa Alicia sola et secreta examinata et
non per predictum virum suum compulsa neque coacta extra [curiam et] citra ultimam
curiam coram Domino Custode et in presentia Senescalli manerij predicti et Willelmi
Richardes et Richardi Lowes customariorum tenentium manerij predicti
sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini unum copitiam vocatam Shidley continens per
estimacionem duas acras sive plus sive minus ad opus et usum Nicholai Frenche et
heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij unde accidit Domino de herrietto
hac vice per specialem compostionem cum Domino factam xij d et super hoc venit
predictus Nicholaus Frenche et cepit de Domino omnia et singula premissa habenda et
tenenda sibi et heredibus suis ad voluntatem Domini secundum consuetudinem manerij
per redditum j d per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia unde prius debita et de iure
consueta et pro tali statu inde habendo dat Domino de fine v s et admissus est inde
tenens fecit fidelitatem.
Redditum vj d finis v s Ad hanc curiam presentatum existit per
Homagium quod Josephus Heyward extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram
Willelmo Richardes, Richardo Lowes et Willelmo Page customarijs tenentibus manerij
predicti sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum cotagium cum horto adjacenti et alijs
pertinentijs suis ad opus et usum Thome Budd et heredum suorum secundum
consuetudinem manerij predicti unde nihil accidit Domino de herrietto quia non est
herrietabile. Et super hoc venit predictus Thomas Budd et cepit de Domino omnia et
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Heriot 2s 6d paid to Master Johnson At this court it was presented by the
Homage that William Page at an extra court held since the last court, before John
Collyns and Thomas Budd, customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered into the
hands of the Lord a close called Hotcombe containing by estimation six acres of land,
with common pasture for ten sheep in Meonstoke, lately held by Richard Loes. And
also a messuage and a half acre of land by estimation, being a parcel of customary
land, formerly held by Thomas Collyns, lying on the south side of Thomas Lynter’s
land, and on the north side of William Lynter’s land, and on the western side of the
King’s road there. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord on this occasion made by
special settlement with the Lord 2s 11d.
Rent of 18d rent 1d heriot with etc. 6s 8d fine of 5s paid to Mr
Johnson And furthermore it was presented by the Homage that Edmund Potterne,
at an extra court held since the last court, before the aforementioned tenants,
surrendered into the hands of the Lord an acre of land by estimation, adjacent to the
aforesaid half acre of land held by William Page this before specified, and lying on the
eastern side thereby, for the use and behoof of the aforesaid William Page and his heirs
according to the custom of the manor, whereupon no heriot falls due to the Lord made
by arrangement on this occasion. And after this, thereafter to the same court came the
aforesaid William Page and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned, to
have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor for
a rent for the aforesaid close called Hotcombe 18d a year and for the rest of the
premises 1d a year and for all other works and services therein formerly owed and
lawfully accustomed and for the heriot which falls due by convention now made 6s 8d
and to hold such an estate thereby he gave the Lord for a fine 5d and was thereby
admitted as tenant and he did fealty to the Lord1.
Heriot 12d rent 1d fine 5s At this court it was presented that Richard
Cheesman and Alice, his wife, she being examined alone, in secret and neither coerced
nor forced by her aforesaid husband, at an extra court held since the last court, before
the Lord Warden and in the presence of the Steward of the said manor and William
Richardes and Richard Lowes, customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered into
the hands of the Lord a coppice called Shidley containing by estimation two acres plus
or minus, for the use and behoof of Nicholas Frenche and his heirs according to the
custom of the manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord on this occasion made
by special arrangement with the Lord 12d. And after this came the aforesaid Nicholas
Frenche and took from the Lord all and singular the aforementioned, to have and to
hold to himself and his heirs at the will of the Lord according to the custom of the
manor for a rent of 1d a year and all other works and services therein formerly owed
and lawfully accustomed, and to hold such an estate, he gives to the Lord for a fine 5s
and was admitted as tenant and he did fealty.
Rent 6d fine 5s At this court it was presented by the Homage that Joseph
Heyward at an extra court held since the last court, before William Richardes, Richard
Lowes and William Page, customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered into the
hands of the Lord a cottage with adjacent garden and other of its
1 Complicated transcations in these two paragraphs.
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singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem
manerij predicti per redditum vj d per annum et omnia et alia opera et servitia inde
prius debita et de iure consueta et pro tali statu inde habendo dat Domino de fine v s et
admissus est inde tenens et fecit fidelitatem.
Herrietum 50 s solutum Magistro Johnson Item Homagium presentat
quod Philippus Addams qui tenuit secundum consuetudinem manerij unum virgatam
terre et iij quarter virgate cum pertinentijs citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit
extremum unde accidit Domino de herrietto unus equus pretij l s. Et quod Johannes
Addams junior ejus filius proximus est heres et tenens ad premissa secundum
consuetudinem manerij. Ideo venit ad finiendum et faciendum fidelitatem etc.
An order for the Tithingman It is ordered that Richard Lowes shall betweene
this and Michaelmas next pay unto William Richards vj s viij d for executing the office
of Tithingman for the turne of the said Lowes for one hole yeare ending at Michaelmas
next by the consent of the said Lowes here in Court. And it is farther ordered that if
noe Cort be there kepte within fort night before or after Michaelmas next wherby
Richardes may be discharged then Nicholus Frenche whose turne then begins shall
within three weekes next after the same feast repaire to the next Justice of Peace to
take his oath for ye executeing of ye same office of Tythingman.
Pena Item Homagium presentat quod Thomas Hanbury Armiger permisit Le
stagnum molendinarum suum Anglice his mill ponde superfluere et spoliare terram
Nicholai Goodier prope adjacentem et idem non reparavit in lez banks prout debuit est
ad magnum damnum ipsius Nicholai. Ideo preceptum est eidem Thome non amplius
ita facere sub pena forisfacere pro quolibet tempore xx s.
Memorandum to seeke the Rolls for the bounds etc. Item presentat ut sequitur
videlicet that the tenants of Chidden doe encroache upon the tenants Common of this
mannor by feeding of their sheepe betweene Tegles and the said common. Ideo etc.
Pena forisfacere vj s
viij d Item presentant quod Jermanus Knight et
Willelmus Richardes non reparaverunt januas suas circa communiam prout eis precepti
fuit ad ultimam curiam. Ideo pena tunc posita scilicet iij s iiij
d utrique forisfacere in
toto vj s viij
d.
The said Anne being present in court was tormented not to take any benefit of this
surrender and the same was stayed to be recorded by Mr Wardens oppointment
Item Homagium presentat quandam sursumredditionem extra curiam factam et citra
ultimam curiam coram Thoma Collynes, Willelmo Richardes et alijs customarijs
tenentibus manerij predicti per quam Edwardus Collyn sursumreddidit in manus
Domini unum cotagium cum gardino et horto adjacenti ac etiam duas acras terre per
estimacionem vocatas Markettes ad opus et usum Anne Collyn uxoris ejus et heredum
suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij unde etc.
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appurtenances for the use and behoof of Thomas Budd and his heirs according to the
custom of the said manor whereupon no heriot falls due to the Lord because it is not
heriotable. And after that the aforesaid Thomas Budd came and took from the Lord all
and singular the aforementioned, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according
to the custom of the said manor for a rent of 6d a year and all other works and services
therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to have such an estate he gives to
the Lord for a fine 5s and was thereby admitted as tenant and he did fealty.
Heriot 50s paid to Mr Johnson Likewise the Homage presented that Phillip
Adams, who held of the Lord according to the custom of the manor a yardland of land
and three quarters of a yardland with appurtenances, has died since the last court,
whereupon a heriot of a horse valued at 50s falls due to the Lord. And that John
Addams junior is his son and next heir and tenant to the premises according to the
custom of the manor. Therefore he should come to pay fine and do fealty etc.
An order for the Tythingman It is ordered that Richard Lowes shall betweene
this and Michaelmas next pay unto William Richards vj s viij d for executeing the
office of Tithingman for the turne of the said Lowes for one hole yeare ending at
Michaelmas next by the consent of the said Lowes here in Court. And it is farther
ordered that if noe Cort be there kepte within fort night before or after Michaelmas
next wherby Richardes may be discharged then Nicholus Frenche whose turne then
begins shall within three weekes next after the same feast repaire to the next Justice of
Peace to take his oath for ye executeing of ye same office of Tythingman.1
Penalty Likewise the Homage presented that Thomas Hanbury Esquire, has
allowed, in English, his mill pond to overflow and spoil the land of Nicholas Goodier
which is adjacent, and the same has not repaired the banks as he should have, to the
great nuisance of the same Nicholas. Therefore it was ordered for the same Thomas to
do no more thus on pain to forfeit for each time 20s.
Memorandum to seek the Rolls for the bounds etc. Likewise they presented the
following, that the tenants of Chidden doe encroache upon the tenants Common of this
mannor by feeding of their sheepe betweene Tegles and the said common2. Ideo etc.
Penalty to forfeit 6s 8d Likewise they presented that Jerman Knight and William
Richardes have not repaired their gates around the common as they were ordered to do
at the last court. Therefore a penalty is imposed, that is, 3s 4d for each, in total 6s 8d.
The said Anne being present in court was tormented not to take any benefit of this
surrender and if the same was stayed to be recorded by the Master Wardens
appointment Likewise the Homage presented that a certain surrender made at an
extra court held since the last court before Thomas Collynes, William Richardes and
other customary tenants of the said manor, by which Edward Collyn surrendered into
the hands of the Lord a cottage with garden and adjacent kitchen-garden and also two
1 Order written in English re. Tithingman to be sworn in by a Justice of the Peace
2 Order in English re. Chidden tenant’s encroachment.
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Finis xij d soluti Magistro
Johnson
Ad hanc curiam Dominus concessit
Willelmo Page licentiam dimittendi unum clausum vocatum Hotcombe continens sex
acras terre cum communia pastura ad decem bidentes ac unum messuagium et duas et
dimidiam acras terre nuper Edwardi Potterne a data hujus curia usque finem et
terminum decem annorum ex hoc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum
cuicumque persone sive personis voluerit bone fame et honeste conversationis et pro
tali licentia dat Domino de fine xij d salvis semper Domino redditus et servitia pro inde
debitis et consuetis.
Pena Pena posita Richardo Binsted de Chidden quod sufficienter reparabit
sepem suam inter terram suam vocatam Gooseland et terram Thome Dashe vocatam
Shidlers Copitiam modo ruinosam ante primum diem Maij proximum sic continuabit
postea sub pena x s.
Pena Preceptum est inhabitantes ibidem sufficienter facere et reparare
quendam pontem ibidem in decasu ducentem ad le Causie ibidem per festum Sancti
Johannis Baptiste proximum futurum sub pena cuiuslibet vi s viij
d.
Redditum iiij d finis vj s solutus Magistro Johnson Ad hanc curiam
venit Jana Cooke filia et heres Johannis Cooke defuncti et cepit de Domino unum
clausum terre vocatum Shudley Plaine continens per estimacionem duas acras terre
iacens super terram Thome Strugnell senioris versus orientalem et terram Richardi
Linter tam occidentalis quam borialis et venellam vocatam Shudley Lane ex australi
cum pastura ad quatuor bidentes cum eisdem concessione habendum et tenendum sibi
et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti per redditum iiij d per
annum et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et pro tali
statu inde habendo dat Domino de fine vj s et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino
fidelitatem.
Herrietum nihil Ad hanc curiam compertum existit quod Richardus Cheesman et
Alicia uxoris eius ipsa Alicia sola et secreta per Senescallum manerij predicti
examinata et non per predictum virum suum compulsa neque coacta extra curiam et
citra ultimam curiam coram prefato Senescallo manerij predicti et in presentia Willelmi
Richardes et Richardi Lowes customariorum tenentium manerij predicti
sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini unam parcellam curtilagij continentem lx pedes
in longitudine xxxiiij pedes in latitudine iuxta et adjacens domo mansionalis predicti
Richardi Cheesman ex parte occidentali ad opus et usum Elizabethe Addams et
heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem manerij unde nihil accidit pro herrietto
quia non est herrietabile. Ideo veniat predictus Elizabethe Addams ad finiendum etc.
Pena Item ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod Johannes Wyatt vel Thomas
Lynter aut illi quibus pertinet sufficienter facient et reparabunt quandam communem
januam vocatam Lower Wadden Gate ducentem a Droxford usque Chidden per
primum diem Maij proximi futuri sub pena cuiuslibet eorundem delinquente
forisfaciendi vj s viij d
et eadem pena ponitur pro continuatione inde prefati eundem
diem.
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acres of land by estimation called Markettes for the use and behoof of Anne Collyn his
wife and her heirs according to the custom of the manor. Whereupon etc.
Fine 12d paid to Master Johnson At this court the Lord granted to William
Page licence to demise a close called Hotcombe containing six acres of land with
common pasture for ten sheep, and a messuage and two and a half acres of land lately
held by Edward Potterne, from the date of this court until the end of a term of ten years
and then next following until fully completed, to whomsoever a person or persons he
wishes who is of good name and decent behaviour, and to hold such licence, he gave
the Lord for a fine 12d, saving always for the Lord rents and services therein owed and
accustomed.
Penalty A penalty was placed on Richard Binsted of Chidden that he will
properly repair his fence between his land called Gooseland and Thomas Dashes’ land
called Shidlers Coppice which is now ruinous, before 1st day of May next, if he
continues thus afterwards on pain 10s.
Penalty It was ordered for the inhabitants there to properly make and repair a
certain bridge there which is in a state of disrepair, leading to the Causeway there, by
the feast of St John the Baptist next to come on pain for whomsoever 6s 8d.
Rent 4d fine 6s paid to Master Johnson To this court came Jane Cooke,
daughter and heiress of John Cooke, deceased, and took from the Lord a close of land
called Shudley Plaine containing by estimation two acres of land lying against Thomas
Strugnell senior’s land facing east, and Richard Linter’s land both west and north, and
the lane called Shudley Lane on the south, with pasture for four sheep which was
granted to the same, to have and to hold to herself and her heirs according to the
custom of the manor for a rent of 4d a year and all other works and services therein
formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to hold such an estate, she gave the Lord
for a fine 6s and is thereby admitted as tenant and she did fealty to the Lord.
No heriot At this court it was found that Richard Cheesman and his wife Alice,
she being examined alone and in secret by the Steward of the manor and neither
coerced nor forced by her husband, at an extra court held since the last court before the
aforesaid Steward of the said manor and in the presence of William Richards and
Richard Lowes, customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered into the hands of the
Lord a parcel of a yard measuring 60 feet in length [and] 33 feet in width, next to and
adjacent to the mansion house of the aforesaid Richard Cheesman on the south side,
for the use and behoof of Elizabeth Addams and her heirs according to the custom of
the manor whereupon no heriot falls due because it is not heriotable. Therefore the said
Elizabeth Addams should come and pay fine etc.
Penalty Likewise at this court it was ordered that John Wyatt or John Lynter or
anyone to whom it is pertinent, to properly make and repair a certain common gateway
called Lower Wadden Gate leading to Droxford as far as Chidden by the 1st day of
May next to come on pain for whomsoever of them offends to forfeit 6s 8d and the
same penalty will be imposed on anyone who continues to offend after the same day.
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Ordinacio Item ordinatum est quod tales quibus de jure pertinet equalitur ralabitur
contribuere in pecunijs ad et erga factionem er reparacionem cuiusdem janua vocata
Pleyeing Place alius Danceing Gate que Vidua Addams nuper reparavit ex in iure sua
etc.
Ordinacio cum pena Item ordinatum quod omnes Las Janue infra manerium
predictum in vel circa communes campos aut venellas ibidem quando et quoties de
tempore in tempus annuatim ad hunc in decasu fuerint sufficienter per eos ad quos
pertinet super noticiam decem dierum eis data separaliter reparantur et manutenentur
erint de tempore in tempus annuatim una cum lez hamis earundem januarum sub pena
cuiuslibet eorundem delinquente habent talem notitiam forisfacere vj s viij
d.
Pena Item ordinatum est quod nullus tenens huius manerij ad aliquod tempus
post hanc curiam volent permiserit aliquem arietem ire aut depascere in aut super
communiam ibidem inter festum Sancti Bartholomi et decimum diem Octobris
annuatim sub pena forisfacere pro quolibet ariete sit offendente iij s iiij
d.
Pena Item ordinatum est quod nullus tenens manerij predicti posuerit aut
volent ire permiserit aliquod magnam bestiam Anglice a rother beast in venellis ibidem
inter diem vocatam our Lady Day et festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli annuatim sub
pena forisfacere pro qualibet bestia sit offendente vj d.
Pena Item ordinatum est quod nullus tenens manerij predicti posuerit vel
volent ire permiserit porcos aut porcellos suos in venellis ibidem inannulatos aut
injugulatos Anglice unpigged unringed or unyoked ad aliquod tempus ante festum
Omnium Sanctorum et tempus autumnalem Anglice Harvest annuatim sub pena
forisfacere pro qualibet porco aut porcello capto or invento in contrarium huius
ordinacionis pro quolibet tempore iiij d.
Proclamatio prima Ad hanc curiam proclamatio facta est quod Richardus
Cheesman junior veniret ad finiendum cum Domino et facit fidelitatem pro certis
tenementis nuper Willelmi Cheesman aliter Dominus etc.
Proclamatio prima Similis proclamatio facta est quod Thomas Twynham
veniret ad finiendum etc. pro certis tenementis nuper Arthur Twineham aliter etc.
Proclamatio prima Similis proclamatio quod Thomas Nicolls veniret etc. ad
finiendum etc. pro certis tenementis nuper Bridgett Collyn aliter etc.
Proclamatio prima Similis proclamatio quod Johannes Addams veniret etc.
ad finiendum etc. pro certis tenementis nuper Philippi Addams patris sui aliter etc.
Proclamatio prima Similis proclamatio quod Thomas Hanbury Armiger
veniret etc. ad finiendum etc. pro terra nuper Philippi Addams.
Afferatores Thomas Collyns
Richardus Lowes jurati
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Regulation Likewise it was ordered that such to whom it is lawfully pertinent
should contribute equally in money for and towards the making and reparation of a
certain gateway called Pleyeing Place also known as Danceing Gate which the Widow
Addams recently repaired as was her right etc.
Regulation with penalty Likewise it was ordered that all the gates within the said
manor towards or around the common fields or lanes there, which from time to time of
the year annually are in a state of disrepair, should be properly made by those to whom
it pertains, on ten days notice from the date to be repaired separately and maintained
from time to time annually with the hames of their gateways, on pain to forfeit by
those who offend against this notice 6s 8d 1.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered that no tenant of this manor at any time after
this court should voluntarily allow their ewes to be, or graze in or on the common there
between the feast of St Bartholomew (24th August) and the 10th day of October
annually on pain to forfeit for each ewe found to be offending 3s 4d.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered that no tenant of the said manor should place or
voluntarily allow any great beast, in English a Rother beast, in the lanes there between
Lady Day (25th March) and Michaelmas (29th September) annually on pain to forfeit
6d for each beast found offending.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered that no tenant of the said manor should place or
voluntarily allow their pigs or piglets in the lanes there unringed or unyoked, in
English unpigged, unringed or unyoked, at any time before the feast of All Saints (1st
November) and Autumn time, in English Harvest, annually on pain to forfeit for each
pig or piglet taken or found to be contradicting this order, for each time 4d.
First proclamation At this court a proclamation was made that Richard
Cheesman junior should come to pay fine with the Lord and do fealty for certain
holdings once [held by] William Cheesman, otherwise the Lord etc. [will take them].
First proclamation Similarly a proclamation was made that Thomas
Twynham should come to pay fine for certain holdings once held by Arthur Twineham,
otherwise etc.
First proclamation Similarly a proclamation was made that Thomas Nichols
should come to pay fine for certain holdings once held by Bridget Collyns, otherwise
etc.
First proclamation Similarly a proclamation was made that John Addams
should come etc. and pay fine etc. for certain holdings once held by his father Philipp
Addams, otherwise etc.
First proclamation Similarly a proclamation was made that Thomas Hanbury
Esquire should come etc. and pay fine etc. for lands once held by Philip Addams.
1 Regulation re. gate repairs
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CB 11, 18 – 18d/ 19th October 1616
Meonstoke finis xxx s Memorandum quod decimo nono diem Octobris anno
regni Domini nostri Jacobi dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei
defensoris etc. videlicet Anglie Francie et Hibernie quartodecimo et Scotie
quinquagesimo Dominus concessit licentiam Margarete Adam Vidue dimittendi unum
messuagium et unam virgatam terre ac tres quarters lande cum suis pertinentijs in
Meonstoke predicto a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque finem
et terminum duodecim annorum extunc proximum sequentem et plenarie complendum
si ipsa tenens premissorum tam diu continuaverit modo et forma tamen sequentem
videlicet cuidam Willelmo Page de Meonstoke predicto pro sex annis de predictis
duodecem annis incipientis a predicto festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo
preterito tunc proximo sequento. Et pro alijs sex annis de predicto duodecem annis
residuis cuicunque persone sive quibuscunque personis voluerit modo sit et sint bone
nominis et honeste conversationis et pro tali licentia dat Domino de fine xxx s. Salvis
semper Domino redditibus et servitijs pro inde debita et consueta et sub conditione
tamen quod quelibet persona que ad aliquod tempus dehinc occupaverit premissa sive
aliquam inde parcellam virtute huius licentie de tempore in tempus comparebit ad
curiam manerij de Meonstoke predicto et stabit ordinacionibus ibidem factis sicut alios
tenentes eiusdem manerij et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non aliter.
Finis x s Memorandum quod vicesimo die Octobris anno regni Domini nostri
Jacobi Dei gracia Anglie Scotie Francie et Hibernie Regis fidei defensoris etc. videlicet
Anglie Francie et Hibernie quartodecimo et Scotie quinquagesimo Dominus concessit
licentiam Ricardo Lowes dimittendi unum clausum terre vocatum Shavard continens
per estimationem quatuordecim acras sive plus sive minus in Meonstoke parcellam
custumariorum tenementorum ipsius Ricardi ibidem cuicunque persone sive
quibuscunque personis voluerit modo sit et sint boni nominis et honeste conversationis
a festo Sancti Michaelis Archangeli ultimo preterito usque finem et terminum decem
annorum extunc proximum sequentem et plenarum complendum vel pro minore
tempore ad libitum suum et pro tali licentia dat Domino de fine x s. Salvis semper
Domino redditus et servitia pro inde debita et consueta. Et sub conditione tamen quod
quelibet persona que ad aliquod tempus dehinc in posterum occupaverit dictum
clausum sive aliquam inde parcellam virtute huius licentie de tempore in tempus
comparebit ad curiam manerij de Meonstoke predicto stabit ordinacionibus ibidem
factis sicut alios tenentes eiusdem manerij et ei conceditur in forma predicta et non
aliter.
CB 11, 19/ 13th December 1616
Meonstoke stet Plegagium pro xiij s 4d pro herrietto si accidit etc. Willelmi
Page.
Memorandum quod extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam scilicet xiij die Decembris
1616 anno que xiiij Jacobi Regis apud sokam Wintoniensis coram Gilberto Searle
Generoso Senescallo manerij predicti venit Richardus Lowes et ad tunc et ibidem
coram prefato Senescallo manerij predicti et in presentia Willelmi Page
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Assessors Thomas Collyns
Richard Lowes sworn
CB 11, 18 -18d/ 19th October 1616
Meonstoke finis 30s Let it be remembered that on 19th October in the 14th
year of the reign of our Lord James, by the grace of God, King of England, France and
Ireland, and the 50th of Scotland (1616) the Lord granted licence to Margaret Adam,
Widow, to demise a messuage and a yardland and three quarterlands with their
appurtenances in said Meonstoke from Michaelmas last past, until the end of a term of
twelve years then next following and fully completed, if she continues to be the tenant
of the aforesaid premises, however in the manner and form following, namely, to a
certain William Page of said Meonstoke for six years of the aforesaid twelve years
beginning at, and following Michaelmas last past. And for the other remaining six
years of the aforesaid twelve years to whomsoever a person or whichever persons she
now wishes, provided that they may be of good name and decent behaviour. And for
such licence she gave the Lord for a fine 30s. Saving always for the Lord rents and
services therein owed and accustomed, and on condition nevertheless that whoever
might at any time henceforth occupy the aforesaid holdings or any part of them shall
by virtue of this licence appear from time to time at the court of the said manor of
Meonstoke just as other tenants of the manor do, in accordance with established
ordinances enacted there. And this is granted to her in the form aforesaid and not
otherwise.
Fine 10s Let it be remembered that on 20th October in the 14th year of our Lord
James, by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland, and the 50th of
Scotland [1616] the Lord granted licence to Richard Lowes to demise a close of land
called Shavard containing by estimation fourteen acres, more or less, in Meonstoke, a
parcel of the customary holdings there of the aforesaid Richard, to whomsoever a
person or whichever persons he now wishes provided that they are of good name and
decent behaviour, from Michaelmas (29th September) last past until the end of a term
of ten years then next following and fully completed, or for a lesser time at his
choosing. And for this licence he gave the Lord for a fine 10s. Saving always for the
Lord rents and services therein owed and accustomed, and on condition nevertheless
that whoever might at any time henceforth occupy the said close or any part of them
shall, by virtue of this licence, from time to time appear at the court of the said manor
of Meonstoke just as other tenants of the manor do, in accordance with established
ordinances enacted there. And this is granted to him in the form aforesaid and not
otherwise.
CB Vol 11, 19/ 13th December 1616
Meonstoke stet A pledge for 13s 4d for a heriot if it falls due etc. of William
Page.
Let it be remembered that at an extra court held since the last court, that is the 13th
day of December 1616, that is in the 14th year of King James, at the Soke of
Winchester before Gilbert Searle, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor, came
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et Thome Budd customariorum tenentium manerij predicti sursumreddidit in manus
Domini predicti duo clausa terre continentia per estimacionem decem acras terre sive
plus sive minus in Meonstoke predicto vocata Newdowne inter terram Henrici Wallop
Miles ex parte australi et communiam vocatam Meonstoke Downe ex parte boriali
terre Thome Collins ex parte orientali et venellam ibidem ex parte occidentali cum
comunia pastura et [pro] viginti bidentibus in et super communiam de Meonstoke
predicto ad opus et usum Willelmi Page et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem
manerij predicti sub hac condicione tamen quod si idem Richardus Lowes heredes
Executores Administratores vel Assignati sui solvant seu aliquos eorundem bene et
fidelitater solvant seu aliquis eorundem venit et fidelitatem solvat prefato Willelmo
Page aut suo certo Attornatoribus heredibus Administratoribus suis summum
quinquaginta et quinque librarum bone et legalis monete Anglice in et super vicesimo
diem Decembris qui erit in anno Domini Willelmo (Jacobi?) sexcentesimo nonodecimo
apud vel infra nunc domum mancionalem ipsius Willelmi Page scituatam in
Meonstoke predicto tunc hac personis sursumredditio vacua erit et nullius vigoris etc.
Signatus predicto Richardo Lowes
CB 11, 27d-28d/ 15th April 1617
William Lane Arthur Twynham = Edith
| dcd |
William junior Thomas
Meonstoke Visus Frankiplegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta quintodecimo die
Aprilis Anno Regni Domini nostri Jacobi nunc Regis Anglie Francie et Hibernie
quintodecimo et Scotie quinquagesimo
Essonie
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio
Johannes Collins Georgius Dashe
Willelmus Kettlewell Ricardus Lynter
Willelmus Lane senior Thomas Strugnell junior
Johannes Dashe Thomas Collins junior
Ricardus Lowes Thomas Budd
Thomas Dashe Ricardus Goodier jurati
Herriettum vi s xiij d Domino Custodi redditum vj d finis xiij s iiij d
Domino Custodi Ad hanc curiam venit Willelmus Lane et sursumreddidit in
manus Domini unum clausum terre arabilis continens per estimacionem ij acras sive
plus sive minus vocatum Butts parcellam terre nuper Johannis Lowes una cum cotagio
super dictum clausum nuper edificatum cum pertinentijs ad opus et usum Willelmi
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Richard Lowes and then and there before the aforesaid Steward of the said manor and
in the presence of William Page and Thomas Budd, customary tenants of the said
manor, surrendered into the hands of the said Lord two closes of land containing by
estimation ten acres more or less, in said Meonstoke, called Newdowne, between
Henry Wallop's land on the south side, and the common called Meonstoke Down on
the north side of land of Thomas Collins on the east side, and the lane there on the west
side, with common pasture for twenty sheep in and on the common of said Meonstoke,
for the use and behoof of William Page and his heirs according to the custom of the
said manor, on the condition that if the same Richard Lowes, his heirs, Administrators
or Assigns pay or otherwise any of them well and faithfully pays or any of them comes
and pays fine to the aforesaid William Page or his certain Attorneys, heirs [or]
Administrators, the sum of £55 of good and legal English money in and on the 20th
day of December which will be in the year of the Lord William [James?] 1619, at or in
the present mansion house of the same William Page situated in said Meonstoke then
by this person the surrender will be void and not valid etc 1.
Signed for the aforesaid Richard Lowes
CB 11, 27d-28d/ 15th April 1617
map. New scribe well-versed in latin.
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there 15th April in the
15th year of our Lord James, the present King of England, France and Ireland, and the
50th of Scotland.
Excusals
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage
John Collins George Dashe
William Kettlewell Richard Lynter
William Lane senior Thomas Strugnell junior
John Dashe Thomas Collins junior
Richard Lowes Thomas Budd
Thomas Dashe Richard Goodier sworn
Heriot 6s 8d to the Lord Warden rent 6d fine 13s 4d to the Lord Warden
To this court came William Lane and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a close of
arable land containing by estimation two acres, more or less, called Butts, a parcel of
land lately held by John Lowes, with a recently built cottage in the abovementioned
close with appurtenances, for the use and behoof of William Lane, his son, and his
heirs according to the custom of the said manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the
1 First mortgage? wording in latin.
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Lane filij sui et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij unde accidit
Domino de herietto hac vice per specialem composicionem cum Domino factam vj s
xiij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Willelmus Lane junior et cepit de Domino omnia et
singula premissa habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem
manerij predicti per redditum vj d per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius
debita et de iure consueta et pro tali statu sit inde habendo idem Willelmus junior dat
Domino de fine xiijs iiijd. Et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino fidelitatem.
Herriettum xx d Domino Custodi redditum viij
d finis vj s viij d
Domino
Custodi Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit per Gilbertum Searle Generosum
Senescallum manerij predicti quod extra curiam citra ultimam curiam scilicet xxviij die
Februarij ultimi preteriti apud Sokam Wintonia venit Thomas Collins et ad tunc et
ibidem coram prefato Senescallo et in presentia Georgij Dashe et Willelmi Kettlewell
customariorum tenentium manerij predicti sursumreddidit in manus Domini unam
parcellam terre continentem per estimacionem duas acras sive plus sive minus
existentem parcellam closi vocati Loaders ad opus et usum Johannis Collins et
heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij unde accidit Domino de
herrietto hac vice per specialem compositionem cum Domino factam xx d. Et super
hoc venit predictus Johannes Collins et cepit de Domino dictam parcellam cum
pertinentijs habendam et tenendam sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem
dicti manerij per redditum viij d per annum ac omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius
debita et de iure consueta. Et pro tali statu sit inde habendo idem Johannes dat Domino
de fine vj s viij
d. Et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino fidelitatem.
Herriettum ij s vi d Domino Custodi redditum xvj d finis xiij s
iiij
d
Domino Custodi
Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit per Gilbertum Searle
Generosum Senescallum manerij predicti quod extra curiam citra ultimam curiam
scilicet xx
octavo
diem Februarij ultimi preteriti apud Sokam Wintoniensis venit
Willelmus Kettlewell et ad tunc et ibidem coram prefato Senescallo in presentia
Georgij Dashe et Johannis Collins customariorum tenentium manerij predicti
sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum clausum vocatum Earthpitts continens per
estimacionem quatuor acras terre sive plus sive minus ad opus et usum Thome Collins
junior et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij unde accidit Domino
de herietto hac vice per specialem compositionem cum Domino factam ij s vj d. Et
super hoc venit predictus Thomas Collins et cepit de Domino dictum clausum vocatum
Earthpitts cum pertinentijs habendum et tenendum sibi et heredibus suis secundum
consuetudinem dicti manerij per redditum xvj d et omnia alia opera et servitia inde
prius debita et de iure consueta. Et pro tali statu sit inde habendo idem Thomas dat
Domino de fine xiij s iiij
d et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino fidelitatem.
Sursumredditio sub condicionem Willelmus Page est plegius pro xiij s iiij
d
nominato herrietto ex conventione si acciderit Ad hanc curiam recordatus existit
per Gilbertum Searle Generosum Senescallum manerij predicti quod extra curiam citra
ultimam curiam scilicet xiij diem Decembris ultimi preteriti apud Sokam Wintoniensis
venit Richardus Lowes et ad tunc et ibidem coram prefato Senescallo ac in presentia
Willelmi Page et Thome Budd customariorum tenentium eiusdem manerij
sursumreddidit in manus Domini duo clausa terre continentia per estimacionem
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Lord on this occasion made by special settlement with the Lord 6s 8d. And after this
came the aforesaid William Lane junior and took from the Lord all and singular the
aforementioned to have and to hold to himself and his heirs according to the custom of
the said manor for a rent of 6d a year and all other works and services therein formerly
owed and lawfully accustomed, and to have such an estate, the same William junior
gave the Lord for a fine13s 4d and he was thereby admitted as tenant and did fealty to
the Lord.
Heriot 20d to the Lord Warden rent 8d fine 6s 8d to the Lord Warden At this court it was recorded by Gilbert Searle, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor that
at an extra court held since the last court, namely on 28th February last past, at the
Soke of Winchester, came Thomas Collins and then and there before the
aforementioned Steward and in the presence of George Dashe and William Kettlewell,
customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord a parcel of
land containing by estimation two acres more or less, being a part of a close called
Loaders, for the use and behoof of John Collins and his heirs according to the custom
of the said manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord on this occasion made by
special arrangement with the Lord 20d. And after this came the aforesaid John Collins
and took from the Lord the aforesaid parcel with appurtenances to have and to hold to
himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 8d a year and
all other works and services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to
have such an estate, the same John gave the Lord for a fine 6s 8d and was thereby
admitted as tenant and he did fealty to the Lord.
Heriot 2s 6d to the Lord Warden rent 16d fine 13s 4d to the Lord Warden
At this court it was recorded by Gilbert Searle, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor
that at an extra court held since the last court, namely 28th February last past at the
Soke of Winchester came William Kettlewell, and then and there before the aforesaid
Steward in the presence of George Dashe and John Collins, customary tenants of the
said manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord a close called Earthpitts, containing
by estimation four acres of land more or less, for the use and behoof of Thomas Collins
junior and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor. Whereupon a heriot
falls due to the Lord on this occasion made by special arrangement with the Lord 2s
6d. And after this came the aforesaid Thomas Collins and took from the Lord the
aforesaid close called Earthpitts with appurtenances, to have and to hold to himself and
his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 16d and all other works and
services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to have such an estate,
the same Thomas gave the Lord for a fine 13s 4d and was thereby admitted as tenant
and he did fealty to the Lord.
Surrender on Condition William Page is pledgee for a named heriot of 13s 4d
by convention if it falls due At this court it was recorded by Gilbert Searle,
Gentleman, Steward of the said manor that at an extra court held since the last court,
namely on 13th December last past at the Soke of Winchester came Richard Lowes
and then and there in the presence of William Page and Thomas Budd, customary
tenants of the same manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord two closes of land
containing by estimation ten acres more or less in said Meonstoke, called Newdowne
lying between the land of Sir Henry Wallop on the south side, and the common called
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decem acras terre sive plus sive minus in Meonstoke predicto vocata Newdowne
iacentia inter terram Henrici Wallop Miles ex parte australi et communiam vocatam
Meonstoke Downe ex parte boriali terre Thome Collins ex parte orientali et venellam
ibidem ex parte occidentali cum communia pastura viginti bidentium in et super
communia de Meonstoke predicto ad opus et usum Willelmi Page et heredum suorum
secundum consuetudinem manerij predicti sub hac condicione tamen quod si idem
Richardus Lowes heredes Executores Administratores vel Assignati sui solvant vel
aliquis eorum bene et fideliter solvat prefato Willelmo Page aut suo certo Attornatis
heredibus Executoribus vel Administratoribus suis summa quinquaginta et quinque
librarum bone et legalis monete Anglie in et super vicesimo diem Decembris qui erit in
Anno Domino millesimo sexcentisimo nonodecimo apud vel infra nunc domum
mansionalem ipsius Willelmi Page scituatam in Meonstoke predicto tunc illa
sursumredditio vacua esset et nullius vigoris etc.
Sursumredditio herrietum ij s vi
d Ad hanc curiam venit Editha Twynham
Vidua que tenuit de Domino duranti viduetate sua secundum consuetudinem manerij
unum clausum terre vocatum Dallybeere continens per estimacionem quatuor acras
sive plus sive minus et sursumreddidit in manus Domini dictum clausum terre vocatum
Dallybeere unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem composicionem
cum Domino factam ij s vj
d.
Redditus ij s finis xx
s Domino Custodi Ad hanc curiam venit Thomas Twynham
filius Arthuri Twynham defuncti et cepit de Domino unum clausum terre vocatum
Dallibeere continens per estimacionem quatuor acras sive plus sive minus nuper in
tenura Edithe Twynham Vidue duranti Viduetate sua habendum et tenendum sibi et
heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij per redditum ij s per annum et
omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et de iure consueta et pro tali statu sit inde
habendo idem Thomas dat Domino de fine xx s et admissus est inde tenens et fecit
Domino fidelitatem.
Herriettum xl s onerandum includitum 1618 redditum iiij s finis xl s
onerandum ut supra Ad hanc curiam venit Richardus Lowes et sursumreddidit
in manus Domini clausum terre vocatum Shaford continens per estimacionem xiiij
acras sive plus sive minus cum pertinentijs ad opus et usum Edwardi Eyles et heredum
suorum secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij unde accidit Domino de herrietto una
vacca coloris rubri pretij xl s. Et super hoc venit predictus Edwardus Eyles et cepit de
Domino dictum clausum vocatum Shaford cum petinentijs habendum et tenendum sibi
et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem dicti maneri per redditum iiij s per annum
et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et pro tali statu sit
inde habendo dat Domino de fine xl s et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino
fidelitatem.
Ad hanc curiam testatum et presentatum existit per Homagium quod Edwardus Collyn
extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram Nicholao Frenche Decennario ibidem
Thoma Collyns senior, Thoma Dashe et Nicholao Goodier custumarijs tenentibus
manerij predicti sursumreddidit in manus Domini unum cotagium cum horreo et
gardino eidem adjacenti ac duas acras per estimacionem vocatum Marketts eidem
cotagio pertinet ad opus et usum Eilis Lomer et heredum suorum secundum
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Meonstoke Downe on the north side, and the land of Thomas Collins on the east side
and the lane there on the west side, with common pasture for 20 sheep in and on the
common of said Meonstoke, for the use and behoof of William Page and his heirs
according to the custom of the manor, on condition nevertheless that if the same
Richard Lowes, his heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assignees do pay or otherwise
well and faithfully pay to the said William Page, or his certain Attorneys, heirs,
Executors or Administrators the sum of £55 of good and legal English money in and
on the 20th day of December which is in the year of the Lord 1619 at or within the
mansion house of the same William Page situated in said Meonstoke, then this
surrender is void and invalid.
Surrender heriot 2s 6d To this court came Edith Twynham, Widow, who held of
the Lord during her Widowhood according to the custom of the manor a close of land
called Dallybeere containing by estimation four acres more or less, and surrendered
into the hands of the Lord the aforesaid close of land called Dallybeere. Whereupon a
heriot falls due to the Lord on this occasion made by special arrangement with the
Lord 2s 6d.
Rent 2s fine 20s to the Lord Warden To this court came Thomas
Twynham, son of Arthur Twynham deceased, and took from the Lord a close called
Dallybeere containing by estimation four acres more or less, recently in the tenure of
Edith Twynham, Widow, during her Widowhood, to have and to hold to himself and
his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 2s a year and all other
works and services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to have such
an estate, the same Thomas gave the Lord for a fine 20s and he was thereby admitted
as tenant and did fealty to the Lord.
Heriot 40s charged and included 1618 rent 4s fine 40s charged as above
To this court came Richard Lowes and surrendered into the hands of the Lord a close
of land called Shaford with appurtenances, containing by estimation fourteen acres
more or less, for the use and behoof of Edward Eyles and his heirs according to the
custom of the said manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord of a brown cow
valued at 40s. And after this came the aforesaid Edward Eyles and took from the Lord
the aforesaid close called Shaford with appurtenances, to have and to hold to himself
and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor for a rent of 4s a year and all
other works and services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to have
such an estate, he gave the Lord for a fine 40s and he was thereby admitted as tenant
and did fealty to the Lord.
At this court it was witnessed and presented by the Homage that Edward Collyns at an
extra court held since the last court before William Frenche, a Tithingman there,
Thomas Collyns senior, Thomas Dashe and Nicholas Goodier, customary tenants of
the same manor, surrendered into the hands of the Lord a cottage with a granary and an
adjacent garden and two acres by estimation, called Marketts, pertaining to the same
cottage with appurtenances, for the use and behoof of Eilis Lomer and his heirs
according to the custom of the said manor whereby [unfinished].
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consuetudinem dicti manerij unde [unfinished].
Redditus vj d finis Et super hoc venit predictus Eiles Lomer et cepit de Domino
omnia et singula premissa cum pertinentijs habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus suis
secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij per redditum vj d per annum et omnia alia
opera et servitia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et pro tali statu sit inde habendo
idem Eiles dat Domino de fine [left blank]. Et admissus est inde tenens et fecit
fidelitatem.
Pena Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Johannes Collins et socij sui
predicti veniunt et iure presentant pro dicto Rege quod Regia via inter januam dicti
Johannis Collins et le finem australi et occidentali closi Willelmi Richardes est in
decasu. Ideo preceptum est inhabitantibus ibidem eandem viam sufficienter reparare
per festum Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptisti proximum futurum sub pena x s et
ulterius omnia bene.
Misericordia xx s Homagium ibidem venit et iure presentat quod Thomas Hanbury
Armiger, Johannes Wyatt senior, Edmundus Dashe, Willelmus Lynter, Thomas Lynter,
Thomas Poore, Ricardus Bevis, Edwardus Collins, Germanus Knight et Henricus Stiffe
custumarij tenentes, Edwardus Elcocke, Ricardus Mayior, Johannes Acland, Radulphus
Ansell, Michaelus Carpenter, Ricardus Heckley, Thomas Billet, Ricardus Pitman,
Marcus Button et Reginaldus Heather commorantes infra jurisdicionem huius curie ad
hanc curiam sectam debent sed ad hunc diem fecerent defaltam. Ideo quilibet
eorundem in misericordia xij d.
Pena forisfacere vj s viij d pena Item presentat quod Germanus Knight non
reparavit januas suas vocatas Wadden Gate, Stocke Gate et Mile End Gate secundum
penam ad ultimam curiam impositam. Ideo forisfecit vj s viij d et ulterius preceptum
est eidem Germano sufficienter reparare easdem januas per primum diem Maij
proximum futurum sub pena x s.
Pena Item preceptum est Willelmo Richardes sufficienter reparare januam
vocatam Leafgate per festum Pentecoste proximum sub pena x s.
Pena forisfaciendi xx s Item presentant quod Thomas Hanbury Armiger permisit
aquam stagnumis molendinarij sui superfluere et spoliare terram Richardi Goodier
ibidem prope adjacentem contra penam ei ad ultimam curiam impositam. Ideo
forisfecit xx s et ulterius pena in hac parte imposita ad ultimam curiam continuatur etc.
Colloquium cum Domino incroachiaverunt Item presentant sicut plurimus
quod tenentes de Chidden incroachiaverunt super le communiam vocatam The
Common Downe huius manerij pascendi oves suas ibidem.
Item presentant quod Thomas Collins senior nuper extrusit palias suas Anglice hath
sett his pales two farr out super vastum Domini vocatum Kittes Greene.
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Rent 6d fine And after this came the aforesaid Eiles Lomer and took from the
Lord all and singular the premises, to have and to hold to himself and his heirs
according to the custom of the said manor for a rent of 6d a year and all other works
and services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And to have such an
estate, the same Eiles gave the Lord for a fine [left blank] and was thereby admitted as
tenant and he did fealty to the Lord.
Penalty The Jurors for the Lord King namely John Collins and his aforesaid
fellows came and lawfully presented for the Lord King that the King’s road between
the gateway of the aforesaid John Collins and the south and west end of the close of
William Richards, is in a poor state. Therefore the inhabitants there are ordered to
properly repair it by the feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist next to come (24th
June) on pain 10s, and furthermore that all is well.
Amercement 20s The Homage there came and lawfully presented that Thomas
Hanbury Esquire, John Wyatt senior, Edmund Dashe, William Lynter, Thomas Lynter,
Thomas Poore, Richard Bevis, Edward Collins, German Knight and Henry Stiffe,
customary tenants; Edward Elcocke, Richard Mayior, John Acland, Ralph Ansell,
Michael Carpenter, Richard Heckley, Thomas Billet, Richard Pitman, Marcus Button
and Reginald Heather are dwelling within the jurisdiction of this court. To this court
they owe suit but on this day they are in default. Therefore each of them is in mercy
12d.
Penalty to be forfeited 6s 8d penalty Likewise they presented that
German Knight has not repaired his gateways called Wadden gate, Stocke gate and
Mile End gate according to the penalty imposed at the last court. He is forfeited 6s 8d
and furthermore it was ordered for the same German to properly repair the same
gateways before the 1st May next to come on pain 10s.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for William Richardes to properly repair the
gateway called Leafgate (Leasegate) by the feast of the Pentecost next on pain 10s.
Penalty to be forfeited 20s Likewise they presented that Thomas Hanbury,
Esquire has permitted his mill pond water to overflow and spoil the land next to and
adjacent to Richard Goodier there, against the penalty imposed on him at the last court.
Therefore he is forfeited 20s and furthermore the penalty imposed at the last court
should be continued.
Conference with the Lord encroachment Likewise they presented again that
the tenants of Chidden have encroached upon the common called The Common
Downe of this manor to feed their sheep there.
Likewise they presented that Thomas Collins senior, in English, hath sett his pales two
farr out over the Lord's waste called Kittes Greene1.
1 Most orders from now on in English.
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Ordinatum pena Item ordinatum est quod nullus tenens huius manerij nec alius ad
aliquod tempus imposterum permiserit aliquem arietes ire et depascere in aut super
communiam ibidem inter festum vocatum Maudlins Tyde et diem vocatum Faithes
Day annuatim post noticiam unum diei proprieter inde datam sub pena forisfaciendi
pro quolibet tempore pro quolibet ariete sit offendente iij s iiij
d.
Pena continuatur Item pena ad ultimam curiam imposita pro non penendum
magnas bestias in venellis continuatur etc.
Pena Item preceptum Willelmo Richardes exequi officium Decennarij ibidem loco
Richardi Frenche immediater post festum Sancti Michaelis Archangeli proximum et si
hic tunc non fuerit curiam in rationabili tempore tunc ire coram proximo Justiciaro
pacis jurare etc. sub pena vj s viij d.
Item Homagium presentant quod Anna Stronge que tenuit [left blank] citra ultimam
curiam obijt unde [unfinished].
Herrietto xij d in manus Domini Custodi redditus vj d
finis iij s iiij
d ut supradicta Ad hanc curiam presentant existit per Homagium quod
Richardus Bevis extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam coram Thoma Collyns, Richardo
Lynter et Nicholao Frenche custumarijs tenentibus manerij predicti sursumreddidit in
manus Domini unum cotagium cum curtilagio adjacenti prope Avedens Crosse cum
pertinentijs ad opus et usum Thome Morne et heredum suorum secundum
consuetudinem dicti manerji unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem
compositionem cum Domino factam xij d. Et super hoc venit predictus Thomas Morne
et cepit de Domino dictum cotagium et cetera premissa cum pertinentijs habendum et
tenendum sibi et heredibus suis secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij per redditum vj
d per annum et omnia alia opera et servitia inde prius debita et de iure consueta. Et dat
Domino de fine pro tali statu inde habendo iijs iiij d et admissus est unde tenens et fecit
Domino fidelitatem.
Proclamatio 2cunda Ad hanc curiam proclamatio 2nd facta est quod Thomas
Hanbury Armiger, Ricardus Cheesman junior, Thomas Nicholles et Johannes Addams
venire ad finiendum cum Domino et fecit fidelitatem pro separalibus terris et
tenementis customarijs suis infra hoc manerium et non venerunt.
Affiratores Johannes Collins
Willelmus Lane jurati
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Regulation penalty Likewise it was ordered that none of the tenants of this
manor nor any other at any time in the future should permit any rams to be and to feed
in or on the common there between the feast called Maudlins Tide (22nd July?) and the
day called Faithes Day (October 6th) annually after a day’s notice of the proprietor
thereby dated on pain to forfeit for each time and for each ram found offending 3s 4d.
Penalty continued Likewise the penalty imposed at the last court for not
allowing great beasts in the lanes should be continued etc.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for William Richardes to follow into the office
of Tithingman there in place of Richard Frenche immediately after Michaelmas next
and if this is not done in reasonable time then he is to go before the next Justice of the
Peace to swear etc. on pain 6s 8d.
Likewise the Homage presents that Anne Stronge who held [left blank] has died since
the last court therefore [unfinished].
Heriot 12d in to the hands of the Lord Warden rent 6d fine 3s 4d as above
At this court it was presented by the Homage that Richard Bevis at an extra court held
since the last court before Thomas Collyns, Richard Lynter and Nicholas Frenche,
customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered in to the hands of the Lord a cottage
with an adjacent yard near Avedons Crosse with appurtenances, for the use and behoof
of Thomas Morne and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor. Whereupon
a heriot falls due to the Lord made on this occasion by special arrangement with the
Lord 12d. And after this came the aforesaid Thomas Morne and took from the Lord the
aforesaid cottage and other premises with appurtenances, to have and to hold to
himself and his heirs according to the custom of the manor for a rent of 6d a year and
all other works and services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed. And he
gave the Lord for a fine 3s 4d and he did fealty and was thereby admitted as tenant.
Second Proclamation At this court a 2nd proclamation was made that Thomas
Hanbury, Esquire, Richard Cheesman junior, Thomas Nicolles and John Addams
should have come to pay fine with the Lord and do fealty for separate lands and
customary tenancies within this manor, and they have not come.
Assessors John Collins
William Lane sworn
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CB 11, 46-46d/ 6th March 1618
Richard Lynter (dcd) William Lane = Katherine Thomas Hanburie
| (dcd) | |
son Richard son George son son
Richard Cheeseman = Alice x Stronge
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Anne Margaret Elizabeth Mary Jane
Progressus Vernalis Incipiens Martius 1617 et 1618
Meonstoke Visus Franci Plegij cum Curia manerij ibidem tenta sexto diem Martij
Annis Regis Jacobi nunc Anglie Francie et Hibernie quintodecimo et Scotie
quinquagesimo primo.
Essoinie Willelmus Lynter, Thomas Lynter, Thomas Collins junior, Nicholaus
Frenche et Edwardus Potterne
Juratores pro Domino Rege cum Homagio
Thomas Collins senior
Johannes Wyatt Thomas Budd
Richardus Lowes Jermanus Knight
Johannes Collyns Willelmus Kettlewell
Edwardus Eyles Eyles Lomer
Nicholaus Goodier Thomas Poore
Georgius Dashe Thomas Strugnell junior jurati
Herriettum solutum Magistro Watkin redditus ij s iiij d finis xx s solutus
superius Ad hanc curiam recordatum existit per Gilbertum Searle Generosum
Senescallum manerij predicti quod extra curiam et citra ultimam curiam scilicet
vicesimo septimo diem Septembris ultimo preterito apud Sokam Wintoniensis venit
Richardus Lynter filius junior Richardi Lynter defuncti et ad tunc et ibidem coram
prefato Senescallo ac in presentia Willelmi Lynter et Thome Budd duorum
custumariorum tenentium manerij predicti sursumreddidit in manus Domini tria clausa
terre insimul iacentia vocata Shudley continens per estimacionem duodecim acras sive
plus sive minus cum parva parcella terre vocata Hassockes prope adjacenti dominico
clauso ex parte orientali inde ac unum aliud clausum terre vocatum Butts continens per
estimationem quatuor acras in Meonstoke predicto cum pastura ad sex bidentes in
communia ibidem ad opus et usum dicti Willelmi Lynter et heredum suorum secundum
consuetudinem dicti manerij unde accidit Domino de herrietto hac vice per specialem
compositionem cum Domino factam [left blank]. Et super hoc venit predictus
Willelmus Lynter et cepit de Domino omnia et singula dicta premissa superia
sursumreddiditione cum suis pertinentijs habenda et tenenda sibi et heredibus sius
secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij per redditum ij s iiij d per annum ac omnia alia
opera et servitia inde prius debita et de iure consueta et pro tali statu pro inde habendo
idem Willelmus dat Domino de fine xx s. Et admissus est inde tenens et fecit Domino
fidelitatem.
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CB 11, 46-46d/ 6th March 1618
map
Spring Progress beginning March 1617 and 1618
Meonstoke View of the Frankpledge with Manor Court held there 6th March in the
15th year of the reign of James, the present King of England, France and Ireland, and
the 51st of Scotland.
Excusals William Lynter, Thomas Lynter, Thomas Collins junior, Nicholas
Frenche and Edward Potterne.
Jurors for the Lord King with the Homage Thomas Collins senior Thomas Budd
John Wyatt Jerman Knight
John Collyns William Kettlewell
Edward Eyles Eyles Lomer
Nicholas Goodier Thomas Poore
George Dashe Thomas Strugnell junior sworn
Heriot paid to Mister Watkin rent 2s 4d fine 20s to be paid as above
At this court it was recorded by Gilbert Searle, Gentleman, Steward of the said manor
that at an extra court held since the last court, that is, on 27th September last past, at
the Soke of Winchester, Richard Lynter, youngest son of Richard Lynter deceased,
came and then and there before the aforesaid Steward and in the presence of William
Lynter and Thomas Budd, two customary tenants of the said manor, surrendered into
the hands of the Lord three closes of land together called Shudley containing by
estimation twelve acres more or less, with a small parcel of land called Hassockes near
and adjacent to the demesne close on the east side, and another close of land called
Butts containing by estimation four acres in said Meonstoke with pasture for six sheep
on the common there, for the use and behoof of the said William Lynter and his heirs
according to the custom of the said manor. Whereupon a heriot falls due to the Lord on
this occasion made by special arrangement with the Lord [left blank]. And after this
came the aforesaid William Lynter and took from the Lord all and singular the
abovementioned premises by surrender with its appurtenances, to have and to hold to
himself and his heirs according to the custom of the said manor for a rent of 2s 4d a
year and all other works and services therein formerly owed and lawfully accustomed.
And to have such an estate, the same William gave the Lord a fine 20s. And he was
thereby admitted as tenant and he did fealty to the Lord.
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Pena Juratores pro Domino Rege videlicet Thomas Collins et socij sui predicti
veniunt et presentant pro dicto Domino Rege quod Willelmus Lynter, Richardus Lynter
et Willelmus Page spoliaverunt Regiam viam infra hoc manerium in jaciendo fimum
ibidem et fodiendo eandem. Ideo preceptum est eis quod quilibet eorum cariabit vel
cariari faciendi duas carietas [carectas] lapidum ad dictam viam erga reparationem inde
inter festa Pascha et Pentecoste proxima futura sub pena xiij s iiij d cuiuslibet et
ulterius omnia bene.
Ultimam curiam ij herrietta vij soluti Magistro Watkin Homagium
predictum presentat quod Willelmus Lane qui tenuit de Domino secundum
consuetudinem manerij unum messuagium et duo virgatas terre ac unum quarter terre
cum pertinentijs citra ultimam curiam diem suum clausit extremum unde accidit
Domino pro duobus herriettis duo equi unum coloris bay alterum grey pretij vij li ac
quod Georgius Lane eius filius junior proximus est heres et tenens ad premissa
quodque Katherina Lane relicta dicti Willelmi debet tenere premissa duranti viduetate
sua secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij que admissa fuit inde tenens in forma
predicta et fecit Domino fidelitatem
Item presentat quod Anna Stronge que tenuit de Domino secundum consuetudinem
manerij unum cotagium ac unam acram terre cum pertinentijs diem suum clausit
extremum sed utrum sit herrietabile necne ignorant. Ac quod eadem Anna tempore
mortis sua habuit quatuor sorores videlicet Margaretam, Elizabetham, Mariam et
Janam sed que earundem fuit heres ejusdem Anne nesciunt sed petunt advisamentum
curie etc.
Item presentat quod Thomas Hanburie Armiger qui tenuit de Domino secundum
consuetudinem manerij unam parvam parcellam terre vocatam Nithe(n) citra ultimam
curiam diem suum clausit extremum sed utrum sit herrietabile necne ignorant quodque
filius junior dicti Thome proximus est heres sed quod ejus nomen est adhuc nesciunt.
Ideo preceptum est eis inquere citra proximam curiam.
Pena forisfecit v s soluti Ballivo Item presentat quod Jermanus Knight non
reparavit januas suas prout ei ad ultimam curiam preceptum fuit. Ideo forisfeciendi
penam etc. sed ex gratia Domini responditur ad v s quos solvit etc.
Item presentat sicut seperius presentaverit quod tenentes de Chidden maxime
incroachiaverunt super comuniam pertinentem ad Domini tenentes huius manerij.
Le Heywards Willemus Kettlewell [et] Justinian Wyatt jurati sunt in officio
Heywardes ibidem.
Pena Ad hanc curiam ordinatum est quod nullus tenens hujus manerij nec ullus
alius fodiet aut jaciet Anglice shall digg or lay out any strawe peasehame or other
muckle in venellis infra hoc manerium ad spoliacionem earundem nisi ipse qui sit
offendit cariabit et jacebit lapides ibidem sufficientes per emendacionem inde infra
tempus convenientus sub pena cuiuslibet sit offendente forisfacere pro quolibet
tempore xx s.
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Penalty The Jurors for the Lord King namely, Thomas Collins and his aforesaid
fellows came and presented for the Lord King that William Lynter, Richard Lynter and
William Page have spoiled the King’s road within this manor by laying dung there and
digging the same. Therefore it was ordered that each of them will carry or cause to
carry two cartloads of stones for the reparation of the said road between the feasts of
Easter and Pentecost next to come on pain 13s 4d for whomsoever [offends], and
furthermore that all is well.
Last court two heriots £7 to be paid to Master Watkin The aforesaid
Homage presented that William Lane who held of the Lord according to the custom of
the said manor a messuage and two yardlands of land and a quarter of land with
appurtenances, has died since the last court. Whereupon two heriots of a bay horse and
a grey horse valued at £7 fall due to the Lord, and that George Lane his younger son is
the next heir and tenant to the aforementioned, and which Katherine Lane, Widow of
the said William, should hold during for her Widowhood, to which she was admitted
thereby as tenant according to the custom of the manor in the form aforesaid and she
did fealty to the Lord.
Likewise it presented that Anne Stronge who held of the Lord according to the custom
of the manor a cottage and an acre of land with appurtenances, has died since the last
court, but whether it should be heriotable is not known. And that the same Anne at the
time of her death had four sisters, namely Margaret, Elizabeth, Marian and Jane but
which of them was made her heir is not known, but they seek the consideration of the
court, etc.
Likewise it presented that Thomas Hanburie Esquire, who held of the Lord according
to the custom of the manor a small parcel of land called Nythen, has died since the last
court, but whether it is be heriotable is not known. And that the younger son of said
Thomas is the next heir but as yet his name is unknown to them. Therefore they are
ordered to enquire before the next court.
Penalty of 5s paid to the bailiff Likewise it presented that Jerman Knight has not
repaired his gateways as he was ordered to do at the last court. Therefore he forfeits a
penalty etc. but out of the favour of the Lord it is agreed that he pays 5s etc.
Likewise it presented as previously that the tenants of Chidden have greatly
encroached upon the common pertaining to the Lord and the tenants of this manor.
The Haywards William Kettlewell and Justin Wyatt were sworn in to the office
of Hayward there.
Penalty At this court it was ordered that none of the tenants of this manor nor
anyone else should dig or lay out, in English, shall dig or lay out straw, peasehame or
other muckle in the lanes within this manor for the spoilation of the same, without
those who offend, carrying and laying out stones there sufficient to mend the same
within a suitable time on pain for those who offend, to forfeit for each time 20s.
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Similiter Item ordinatum est quod nullus tenens huius manerij nec ullus alius ad
aliquod tempus dehinc permisserit porcos aut porcellos suos ire vel esse in venellis
infra hoc manerium nisi sit unus ibidem presens eosdem custodire quodque eosdem
sufficienter annulabit Anglice shall pegg or ringe sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente
forisfacere pro quolibet porco aut porcello sit offendente toties quoties vj d. Et ulterius
quod non permittant eos ire vel esse in communijs vocatis The Common Downes
ibidem sub pena pro quolibet porco aut porcello toties quoties ij d.
Ordo continuatus Item ordinatum est quod ordines hic ad priorem curiam facti
concernentes magnas bestias euntis in venellis et arietes euntis in Le Downe stabunt et
continuabunt sicut prius sub simili pena.
Pena Item preceptum talibus tenentibus ad quos pertinent sufficienter reparare
omnes les januas suas et le hams inde quilibet pro parte sua circa comuniam ibidem
citra primum diem Maij proximi sub pena cuiuslibet delinquente v s.
Item preceptum est Thome Collins seniori sufficienter reparare sepem suam erga
terram Margarete Adams Vidue vocatam Shogden citra xxvj diem Martij proximi sub
pena xx s.
Ad hanc curiam venerunt Richardus Cheeseman et Alicia uxor ejus (ipsa Alicia per
Senescallum manerij predicti sola et secreta examinata et non compulsa neque coacta)
sursumreddiderunt in manus Domini unam pertiam terre continens per estimacionem
dimidiam acram jacentem in Meonstoke predicto inter domum mansonalem ipsius
Richardi ibidem ex una parte et le rivam ibidem ex altera parte ad opus et usum
Richardi Lowes et heredum suorum secundum consuetudinem dicti manerij unde nihil
accidit Domino de herrietto quia non est herrietabile. Ideo venit predictus Richardus
Lowes etc.
Proclamatio 3
Ad hanc curiam proclamatio 3 facta est quod Richardus
Cheesman junior, Thomas Nycolls et Johannes Addams venirent ad finiendum cum
Domino et faciendo fidelitatem pro separalibus terris et tenamentis custumarijs suis
infra hoc manerium et nullus eorundem venit. Ideo preceptum est Ballivo seisare etc.
Proclamation 1
Item proclamatio j facta est quod Edwardus Eyles, Eyles Lomer,
Georgius Lane, Richardus Carpenter, Richardus Lowes, heredes Anne Stronge et heres
Thome Hanburie Armiger venirent ad finiendum cum Domino et faciendo fidelitatem
pro separalibus terris suis et tenamentis customarijs suis ibidem ut superius et nullus
venit.
Afferatores nullus et nullus afferando
Finis herrietum 4 li
Memorandum to charge 4 li in the accompt of this yeare
for herriet and fine Lowes et Eyles in curia ultima anni non tunc onerato.
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Similarly Likewise it was ordered that none of the tenants of this manor nor
anyone else at any time henceforth shall permit their pigs or piglets to be in the lanes
within this manor unless there is one there present to keep the same, and that they shall
properly peg and ring the same, in English, shall peg and ring, on pain for whomsoever
offends for each pig or piglet found offending, as often as necessary 2d. And
furthermore that they must not permit them to be on the commons called the Common
Downes there on pain for each who offends, as often and for each pig or piglet 2d.
Order continued Likewise it was ordered that this order made at a previous court
concerning great beasts going into the lanes, and rams going on The Downe stands and
continues, just as previously [presented], on pain for a similar penalty.
Penalty Likewise it was ordered for such tenants and those to whom it pertains
to properly repair all their gateways and hinges around the common there, in respect
thereof, each his own part, before the first of May next, on pain for whomsoever
offends 5s.
Likewise it was ordered for Thomas Collins senior to properly repair his fence near the
land called Shogden of Margaret Adams, Widow, before the 26th March next, on pain
20s.
To this court came Richard Cheeseman and his wife Alice (the same Alice who was
examined alone and in secret without compulsion or force) surrendered into the hands
of the Lord a parcel of land containing by estimation half an acre, lying in said
Meonstoke between the mansion house of the same Richard there on one side and the
stream there on the other side, for the use and behoof of Richard Lowes and his heirs
according to the custom of the said manor. Whereupon no heriot falls due to the Lord
because it is not heriotable. Therefore the aforesaid Richard Lowes came etc.
3rd Proclamation At this court the 3rd proclamation was made that Richard
Cheesman junior, Thomas Nycolls and John Addams should come and pay fine with
the Lord and do fealty for their separate lands and customary holdings within this
manor and none of them have come. Therefore the bailiff is ordered to seize [the
property] etc.
Ist Proclamation Likewise a 1st proclamation was made that Edward Eyles, Eyles
Lomer, George Lane, Richard Carpenter, Richard Lowes, the heirs of Anna Stronge
and the heirs of Thomas Hanburie Esquire, should come and pay fine with the Lord
and do fealty for their separate lands and customary holdings there as abovementioned
and none of them have come.
Assessors None as there is nothing to assess
Fine heriot £4
Let it be remembered to charge £4 in the account of this year for
a heriot and a fine for Lowes and Eyles not then charged in the last court year.