FILE - Evidences of title relating to the Cluniac Priory of St Mary or Herst in Mendham - ref. HD 1538/301/1-20 - date: ?late 12c.-1509

item: Feoffment in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/1 - date: n.d.[before 1220]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Monks of St Mary of Mendham

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/2 - date: n.d.[?late 12c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] For homage and service and 20s. fine, (1) to (2), tenement which (2)'s father Wlryc and William Pryc held of (1)'s father William in Mendham; to hold of (1) and heirs, paying 25s. annually (6s.3d. at feasts of St Andrew, Easter, St John the Baptist and St Michael) for all services and demands except King's service of however much pertains to that land when levied. Warranty clause. Witnesses: Sir John de Huntyngfeld, Sir Peter Pincerua, Sir Hugh Bint, Sir Adam de Mendham, Roger de Schotford, Thomas de Schotford, Thomas Baland, Ralph de Lynburne, John de Arches, John son of William de Arches, John de Lyndresheie and many others.

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/301/3 - date: n.d.[?late 12c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) quitclaim to (2) in pure and perpetual alms, 4 pieces of land which Richard Paioc gave to said monks; retaining nothing besides common participation in prayers and alms made in said house forever. Witnesses: Sir William de Walesham, Sir Gilbert de Walesham, Sir Adam de Mendham, Richard son of Benedict, Roger de Schotford, Thomas his brother, Thomas Russel, Thomas Balant, John de Arches, Roger Saleman, Robert Prudfot, John the clerk and others.

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/301/4 - date: n.d.[?late 12c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] For 4s.6d. of silver, (1) in her free widowhood quitclaims to (2), right of dower in land which Avis del Gate and heirs hold of (2). Witnesses: Sir Adam de Mendham, Sir Hugh ?Biuirt, William de Arches, Richard son of Benedict, Geoffrey de Brokedig, John de Ykeburt', Nicholas Swift, Thomas Russel, Thomas Balant, Alan Hamund and others.

item: Feoffment in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/5 - date: n.d.[?late 12c. or early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Thomas de Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] For salvation of souls of himself, wife, parents, ancestors and friends, (1) to (2) in free, pure and perpetual arms, marsh (½a.) on bank of the water at head of marsh which Robert the knight [miles] of Mendham gave to (2). Witnesses: William and Henry, chaplains, Sir William de Huntingefeld, William de Curzun, Thomas de Huntingefeld, Robert the knight of Mendham, Alan de Wiresdale, William Chancel', Richard Fermin.

item: Feoffment in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/6 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. William, son of Richard de Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Prior and monks of Mendham

item: Grant in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/7 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. St Mary of Mendham and monks serving there
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2) in free alms, 3d. annual rent which Thomas Randolf used to pay to (1) for land (1a.) which he held of (1) in Metefeld, lying between land of (1)'s brother Thomas and land of T.R., 1 head abutting S. on (1)'s wood, other head abutting N. on land of Gilbert de Walesham; payable 1½d. at feasts of St Michael and Easter. Warranty clause. Witnesses: Sir Adam de Mendham, Sir Roger de Schotford, Thomas his brother, Richard son of the deacon, Thomas Rusel, William his son, William Balant, Richard Borkat, John de insula and others.

item: Grant in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/8 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Church, prior and monks of St Mary of Mendham

item: Grant in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/9 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Church of St Mary of Mendham and monks serving there

item: Grant in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/10 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. St Mary of Mendham and prior and monks serving there
|_ [from Scope and Content] From charitable intent and for salvation of souls of himself, his father and ancestors, (1) to (2), 1d. rent which Hubert the trencher (fossator) is to pay to them annually at feast of St Michael for pasture lying in Weybrad' [Weybread] between land of Alan de Wytheresdal' and land of Walter de Esham and land of Prior of Butell' [Butley], abutting E. on 'lund' [sic] and W. on Aluendenbroc. Witnesses: Alan de Wytheresdl', Adam de Mendham, Roger de ---, Roger de Scoteford, William Chantelou, Alan de Rouecestr', William son of Richard Pulham, John de Lindesei, John bon Valet, William Coc, Walter the clerk the writer of this charter and many others.

item: Grant - ref. HD 1538/301/11 - date: n.d.[?early or mid -13c.*]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Prior John and monks of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] From charitable intent and for salvation of his soul, (1) to (2), 11d. annual rent, to be paid as follows: 8d. from William, son of Robert Goche (2d. at each of 4 common terms) for piece of land which he held of (1) in Weybred', in field called Rastaldeshel between land of Richard Wylessone and land of Robert Gefrey; and 3d at Christmas from John Kempe for piece of land which he held of (1) in Weybrede in field called Cherepethel between land of John Baysemaiden on W. and land of Thomas Genot on E.; to hold of (1) and heirs. Warranty clause. Witnesses: John de Mendham, William Veel, Alan de Arches, William le Rows, William Pryk, Thomas Bolle, Nicholas de Farnham, Roger Thundre, William Randolf, Wakelin Cobbe, Alan de Burches and others.
|_ [from Scope and Content] * John is known to have been Prior of Mendham in 1239

item: Feoffment in free marriage - ref. HD 1538/301/12 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Robert, son of Angot de Mendham

item: Grant in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/13 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] For salvation of souls of himself, father, mother and heirs, (1) to (2) in free and perpetual alms, all the service which Avis del Gate and heirs were accustomed to perform to (1) for her tenement, reserving nothing to (1) and heirs except prayers in same church; viz. 18d. annual rent, to be paid at 4 terms (4½d. at feasts of St Andrew, Easter, St John the Baptist and St Michael), and 16 days' work in autumn. Proviso for distraint in case of default. Witnesses: Adam de Mendham, Hugh Burd, Gilbert de Walesham, Thomas Russel, Nicholas Hunst, Roger de Soteford, John de Arch', John the clerk, John Prutfot and many others.

item: Grant in free alms - ref. HD 1538/301/14 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Church of St Mary of Mendham and prior and monks serving there

item: Lease - ref. HD 1538/301/16 - date: 18 Nov 1398
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Prior Peter and convent of St Mary of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), land (8½a.), parcel of tenements Bangottys, Wodard, Grongers, Goches and Roteneys which Thomas Horn, clerk lately held for life in Mendham; for 60 years at 4s.6d. p.a. (in equal portions at feasts of St Michael, St Andrew, Easter and Nativity of St John the Baptist) for all services. Proviso for distraint in case of arrears, and for re-entry in case of arrears of ¼ year. Warranty clause. Given at Mendham, Monday before feast of St Edmund King and Martyr, 22 Ric.II.

item: Lease - ref. HD 1538/301/17 - date: 21 Mar 1400
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Prior Peter and convent of St Mary of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), tenement called Bonfelawes lying in Mendham beside the cross, between Prior's messuage called Trewes on E. and way leading to Mendham Priory on W., abutting S. on highway and N. on meadow of Geoffrey Clout; for 60 years at 9d. p.a. payable at feast of St Michael. Proviso for distraint in case of arrears. Warranty clause. Given at Mendham, Sunday the feast of St Benedict, 1 Hen.IV.

item: Lease - ref. HD 1538/301/18 - date: 10 Jan 1473
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Prior John Rede and convent of St Mary of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Robert Vndyrwode of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), meadow called lez Holme in Mendham, with alder carr and adjoining pightle; said pightle lying between said meadow on W. and highway leading from Fresyngfeld [Fressingfield] to Mendham church on E., abutting N. on tenement called Kyggysseys and S. on pightle of Robert Sebyly; and said meadow lying between meadow called Werefen on W. and said pightle with others on E., abutting N. on meadow of Walshamhalle and S. on lz Fen of Robert Sebyly; for 26 years from last feast of St Michael, at 12s. sterling p.a., payable in equal portions at feasts of Easter and St Michael. Proviso for distraint in case of arrears. Warranty clause. Given in (1)'s chapter house, 10 Jan.12 Edw.IV.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/19 - date: 29 Sept 1495
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Prior Thomas and convent of St Mary of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), piece of land, parcel of tenement Deyes, 47p. long x 2p.6ft wide at E. end and 18p. wide at W. end, lying next to common lane leading from tenement Tagges to Harleston market place on N.; also (1) to (2), piece of land, parcel of Ouerlanghaugh in Mendham, lying next to (2)'s meadow called Tagges Medewe on N., 39p. long x 20ft wide; both pieces together containing 1a.; to hold of chief lords of fee, viz. of (1) and successors, for service of 1d. annually at feast of St Michael; (2) to inclose and ditch property at own expense. Warranty clause. (1) appoint John Fox and Richard Bakere attorneys to deliver seisin. No witnesses named. Given in (1)'s chapter house at Mendham, 29 Sept.11 Hen.VII.
item: Lease by Prior Thomas Bullok and convent of Our Lady of Mendham to Edmund Brodbank of Linstead Magna, of tenements called Haldynges and Hemerys and lands (field names and boundaries specified) in Metfield hamlet in Mendham, for 40 years at 8 marks p.a. - ref. HD 1538/301/20 - date: 1 Jul 1509

FILE - Evidences of title relating to the manor and vill of Mendham - ref. HD 1538/301/21-46 - date: 13c.-1515

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/21 - date: n.d.[?early or mid 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] For homage and service and fine of 100s. of sterlings, (1) to (2), piece of land in town of Mendham, in Medefeud [Metfield], lying between land of Prior del Herst on E. and land of Roger Mapellinheued on W., 1 head abutting N. on highway, other head abutting S. on land of said Prior; to hold of (1) and heirs, paying 12d. annually at feast of St Michael for all services and demands. Warranty clause. Witnesses: Sir Gilbert de Walsham, Roger his son, William de Medefeud, John Swift, William Balant, Gilbert Dod, Robert Peche, Alan Hamund, Richard Pikote, Alan darches, William de Thykebrom, William Thord, Richard Bolle, Roger Filip, John Elm', Robert Schuterwine, John Tratun and others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/22 - date: n.d.[? c.mid 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Walter Statun of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] For his service and fine of 15s. of silver, (1) to (2), meadow (1r., 1 furlong) called Caluecroft in that part of Mendham which is in Suffolk, lying between pasture of Roger Symeon on E. and pasture of Thomas le Wrytte on W., abutting N. on pasture of John de Mendham which was Walter le Sqwyr's; to hold of (1) and heirs, paying 1 clove annually at Christmas for all services and demands. Warranty clause. Witnesses: John de Mendham, Alan des Arches, William Pryck, William Randolf, William Balant, Roger de Mendham, Roger des Arches, Thomas le Wryt', Thomas Hudewine and many others.

item: Agreement between Sir John de Shelton' and ---, apparently concerning Mendham church - ref. HD 1538/301/23 - date: n.d.[? c.mid 13c.]

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/24 - date: betw.20 Nov 1286 and 19 Nov 1287
|_ [from Scope and Content] For homage and service and 20s. of silver, (1) to (2), piece of land called Mellelond lying in Mendham, between land of Sir William de Huntyngfeld on W. and land of William Pryk on E., abutting S. on land of Roger Cole and N. on pasture of W.P.; to hold of (1) and heirs, paying 4d. rent annually (1d. at feasts of St Andrew, Easter, Nativity of St John the Baptist and St Michael) for all services and temporal demands. Warranty clause. Given 15 Edw.I. Witnesses: John de Mendham, Robert de Sandcroft, William Pryk, Ralph son of Richard, Laurence Ordyng, William Pykot, Alan des Arches, Stephen Coppyng, Hugh his son and others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/25 - date: betw. 20 Nov 1287 and 19 Nov 1288
|_ [from Scope and Content] For ½ mark of silver, (1) to (2), piece of land called Mellelond in Mendham which he formerly purchased from (1)'s father William (abuttals given as in HD 1538/301/24); to hold of (1) and heirs, paying 1 clove annually at Christmas during life of (1)'s father, and 4d. annually after his death according to terms of (1)'s father's charter, for all services and secular demands. Warranty clause. Given 16 Edw.I. Witnesses: John de Mendham, Robert de Sandcroft, William Pryk, William le Rus, Ralph son of Richard, Alan des Arches, Laurence Ordyng, William Pykot, Stephen Coppyng, Hugh his son, Robert de Redenhale, clerk and others.

item: Acknowledgement of debt - ref. HD 1538/301/26 - date: 7 Jun 1302
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) acknowledge themselves bound to (2) for payment of £40 of sterlings, to be paid to (2) or his attorney bearing this writing at Mendham church, within 6 years at following terms: at Nativity of St John the Baptist 30 Edw.I. (1302), 33s.8d.; at feast of St Michael, 33s.8d., at feast of St Andrew, 33s.8d. and at Easter 33s.8d., and so from year to year until full payment made, for which (1) pledge all tenements of their villeins in Mendham to be distrained. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Bauent, Sir Peter de Melles, kts, Robert de Vbeston', Edmund de Mikelfeud, Thomas le Gardener, William nephew of Master John de Mendham, William de Rus, Robert Bagge and others. Given at Huntyngefeld, Thursday before feast of St Barnabas, 30 Edw.I.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/27 - date: 5 Aug 1313
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Alan le Clerk of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), all his lands and tenements in Mendham, Elmham and Wyrisdele [Withersdale]; to hold to (2) and heirs of their bodies, of chief lords of fee for accustomed services. If (2) die without issue, remainder to right heirs of R.D. Warranty clause. Given at Mendham, Sunday after feast of St Peter ad vincula, 7 Edw.II. Witnesses: Sir William de Huntingfeld, kt, John de Medefeld, Robert de Sanecroft, Ralph son of Richard, Simon Dod, Adam Cobbe, Richard Pycot, Benedict Payok, William de Arches, William Thord, Edmund de Thickerod and others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/28 - date: 27 Jun 1339
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Benedict Payok' of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. John de Kenteford, perpetual vicar of Mendham church
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), piece of land lying in field of Mendham, between (2)'s land on W. and land of Roger Rekedoun on E., abutting S. on way of John de Mendham and N. on land of Roger Bakun; to hold of chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: John de Mendham, William delehaweyorn, John Chaumbr', George Prik', Walter Stacij and others. Given at Mendham, Sunday after feast of Nativity of St John the Baptist, 13 Edw.III.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/29 - date: 28 May 1341
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. John Latyn of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), piece of arable land in Mendham, lying between (2)'s land on N., 1 head abutting W. on (1)'s pightle, other head abutting E. on (2)'s land and pasture of George Prik'; to hold of chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: John Germy, kt, John de Mendham, Thomas de Breuse, Benedict Payok', Bartholomew Dautres, George Prik' and others. Given at Mendham, Monday in Pentecost week, 15 Edw.III.

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/301/30 - date: 2 Apr 1342
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Robert and Richard, sons of Richard le Broustere of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) quitclaim to (2), piece of land lying in Mendham between (2)'s land on both sides, abutting E. on pasture of Thomas le Brewis and W. on (2)'s land. Witnesses: John Jermyn, kt, Ralph de Halis, Benedict Payok', Roger Pycot, William le Archis and others. Given at Mendham, Tuesday after Easter, 16 Edw.III.

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/301/31 - date: 29 Dec 1342
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Richard de Middiltone of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) quitclaims to (2), all tenements which (1) purchased of Thomas Dyatte of Homerisfeld [Homersfield]. Given at Homerisfeld, Sunday after Christmas, 16 Edw.III. Witnesses: John de Mendham, Benedict Payok', William Houdyn jun., Roger de Derneford, Robert le Wayte and others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/32 - date: 27 Feb 1343
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Richard Polle of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Richard Mideltone of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), piece of land lying in field of Mendham between land of Thomas le Brews on E. and land of Thomas Renhawey on W., S. head abutting on land of George Pryk, other head abutting N. on way called Sucglingeswey. Warranty clause. Witnesses: John de Mendham, Benedict Payok' of the same, George Pryk', John Chambre, William Ayethorn and others. Given at Mendham, Thursday after feast of St Matthias, 17 Edw.III.

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/301/33 - date: 3 Sept 1358
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Henry Archis of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) quitclaims to (2), 6d. annual rent which (1) used to receive from (2) for piece of land lying with dyke between land of George Sweth on W. and (2)'s land on E., 1 head abutting N. on highway, other head abutting S. on (2)'s close called West pictil. Given at Mendham, Monday after feast of St Augustine, bishop, 32 Edw.III. Witnesses: John de Mendham, Nicholas de Bramton', Robert le Wyte, Reginald le Smeth, Richard his son and others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/35 - date: 29 Mar 1375
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. John Geddynd of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), all lands and tenements which he formerly purchased of Richard Waryn in Mendham; to hold of chief lords of fees for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: John Loudhare, Richard Smyth, John Whyte, Richard Whyte, William Frost, John Deuel, John Draper and others. Given at Mendham, Thursday after feast of Annunciation, 49 Edw.III.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/36 - date: 23 Nov 1391
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. John Godhunche of Mendham and wife Joan
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), piece of land lying in Mendham between land of George Swyft on E. and (2)'s land on W., abutting S. on land of G.S. and N. on land called Qwrighteshil, to hold of chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: John de Mendham, William de Medilton', John his son, John Tomays, Thomas Fraunceys and others. Given at Mendham, Thursday the feast of St Clement, 15 Ric.II.

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/301/37 - date: 15 Nov 1392
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Richard Sunham of Mendham and son and heir John
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. John de Hunstanston, vicar of Mendham church
|_ [from Scope and Content] William Thord, vicar of Mendham church
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) quitclaim to (2), piece of land called Hertisacre lying in Mendham between land of Prior of Mendham on E. and land of John de Mendham on W., abutting S. on land of John Agas and N. on way leading from Mendham church towards Southelmham. Warranty clause. Witnesses: William de Medilton, Wakelin le Breuse, Roger Breuse, John Colway, John Oudyn, Richard Dawys, Thomas Scuti and others. Given at Mendham, Friday after feast of St Martin, 16 Ric.II.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/38 - date: 19 Nov 1392
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Agnes Jeckes of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. William Frost, chaplain of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), 2 pieces of land in Mendham, 1 piece called Hertisacre lying between lands of Prior of Mendham on both sides, abutting S. on land of John Colman and N. on land of said Prior, other piece lying between land of Geoffrey Gloutere on E. and land of said Prior on W., abutting N. on land of J.C.; to hold of chief lord of fee for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: William de Medilton', Roger Breuse, Richard Smyth, John Tomays, Geoffrey Cloutere and others. Given at Mendham, Tuesday before feast of St Edmund, King and Martyr, 16 Ric.II.

item: Feoffment (chirograph) - ref. HD 1538/301/39 - date: 26 Jun 1414
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. John de Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), tenement called Prynggelys (9a.) in Mendham, lying in 10 pieces; of which messuage and 1 piece of land lies in street called Casselstrete between tenement formerly of Robert Skarf' on E. and tenement Grengerys on W.;3 pieces of land at Bourghyshyll, abutting N. on highwway;
|_ [from Scope and Content] 5th piece between land of John Skarf' on W. and land of John Thord on E.; 6th piece abuts S. on close of John Tomays called Rouheg'; 7th piece abuts E. on land of Wetherysdale [Withersdale] Hall; 8th piece between land of Metefeld [Metfield] Hall on S.; and 2 pieces abut S. on close called Bollysclos and N. on way called Holgreve; to hold of chief lord of fee for accustomed services, paying 5s. annually to (1) in equal portions at feasts of Easter and St Michael, and at the end of 30 weeks each year, 1d. ward, and suit of court at (1)'s manor of Mendham once a year after feast of St Michael. Proviso for distraint in case of arrears. Warranty clause. Witnesses: William Medylton, John Thord, John Cokerell, William Deye, John Malveys and others. Given at Mendham, Tuesday after feast of Nativity of St John the Baptist, 2 Hen.V.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/40 - date: 25 Apr 1422
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), manor and all lands and tenements late of John, son and heir of Oliver de Mendham in Mendham, which R.M. had by feoffment of John son of Oliver, jointly with William Herleston, John Malveys and others dead and living; to hold of chief lords of fees for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: Richard Sheldrake, William de Medefeld, Simon Cokerose, William Medilton, Thomas dil Clyf, John Breuse, Thomas Fraunceys and others. Given at Mendham, Saturday the feast of St Mark, 10 Hen.V.
item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/41 - date: 2 Sept 1431

|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Emania, daughter of Roger Payok', formerly wife of John Skut of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), all her lands and tenements in Mendham and 6d. rent for 2 pieces of land formerly of Richard Sunham, 1 piece lying at Bromhyl between land late of William Cartere on both sides, the other lying between land late of W.C. on N. and land formerly of John Solyman on S.; to hold of chief lord of fee for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: William Medelton, John Weston, Richard Doget, Thomas Fraunceys, Robert Weue, Henry Bateman, John Fynch and others. Given at Mendham, Sunday before feast of Nativity of B.V.M., 10 Hen.VI.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/42 - date: 9 Dec 1436
|_ [from Scope and Content] In execution of last will of Roger Brewes of Mendham, (1) to (2), messuage called Jakes in Mendham, with all lands and tenements which (1) lately had jointly with Robert Brewes, kt, Robert Hygge late parson of Heydon [Nf.] church, John Malveys of Wetyngham and John Thomays of Mendham, all now deceased, by feoffment of Roger Brewes; to hold of chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Sealed at (1)'s special request with seal of office of Bailiffs of Gippewic', 'quia sigillum meum pluribus est incognitum'.
|_ [from Scope and Content] Witnesses: John Germyn, esq., William Brewes, John Gyle of Mendham, John Dory of Harleston, Robert Bakkous, Roger Broug', John Gyle of Metefeld [Metfield] and many others. Given at Mendham, Sunday after feast of Conception of B.V.M., 15 Hen.VI.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/301/43 - date: 20 Sept 1438
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Thomas Fraunceys of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Richard Doget and son Thomas of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2), his messuage in Mendham in street called Lumburn', and all his other lands and tenements in Mendham and Wytheresdale [Withersdale]; to hold of chief lords of fees for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Witnesses: William Mideltoun, Robert de Mendham, John Weston', John Gyslingham, Henry Bateman and others. Given at Mendham, Saturday after feast of Exaltation of Holy Cross, 17 Hen.VI.

item: Agreement (chirograph) - ref. HD 1538/301/44 - date: 25 Jan 1459
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Robert Medylton of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Robert Sebely of Mendham

item: Letters Patent of King Henry VII granting a general pardon to John Lawrens late of Mendham, husbandman. - ref. HD 1538/301/ 45 - date: 6 Nov 1507

item: Acquittance by Thomas Knyght, brewer and William Nele, draper, citzens of London, executors of will of Cicily Myddylton, deceased, widow of Robert Myddylton of Mendham, gent., to Thomas, Earl of Surrey, High Admiral, for £13 6s.8d. in part payment of larger sum owed. - ref. HD 1538/301/46 - date: 26 Jan 1515

SIBTON

FILE - Volume of original charters and other documents relating to the Cistercian Abbey of St Mary, Sibton and the Benedictine Priory of St Mary, Bungay - ref. HD 1538/345/1 - date: c.1200-1558

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/345/1/47 - date: n.d.[?early or mid 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) quitclaims to (2), all tenements which (1) or his father held in Mendham, in lands, meadows, men, homages, services or rents; viz. of Sir Hugh Burd and heirs, ½d. at feast of St Michael and 2½d. scutage when levied, for piece of meadow lying in Ketelesholm and for homage and service of Richard Brayban and Alan Lunetoth; of Master Roger Burd and heirs, 4d. (1d. at feasts of St Andrew, Easter Nativity of St John the Baptist and St Michael) and 1½d. scutage, for land (1a.3r.) in Herolf croft which Robert Gamen holds of same Master Roger; of Robert Bussel and heirs, 20d. (5d. at said terms) and 1d. in 20s. scutage, and 3½d. scutage for his messuage, for ½a., for 2a.3r. in la Rode, 3r. meadow in Balefen, 3r. next to land of Henry Ozgoth, 1r. next to house of Hugh Grenard, ½r. next to house of Herolf, and land which extends from gate of Alan Spurchat to rood of Herolestun'; of William Copping son of William Coppingh and heirs, 2½d.(1½d. at Nativity of St John the Baptist and 1d. at feast of St Michael) and 2½d. scutage for land (2½a.) of which 1a. lies next to messuage Herolf on W. and on other 1½a. of which the messuage of W.C. is situated; of Mary, daughter of Robert Russel and heirs, 4d., for land (1½a.) in Herolf croft; of Richard Sprogat and heirs, 5d. (2½d. at Easter and feast of St Michael) and 1½d.scutage, for land (1½a.) in said croft which Hugh de Chiuele holds; of Walter Bast and heirs, 4½d.(1d. at feasts of St Andrew, Easter and Nativity of St John the Baptist and 1½d. at St Michael), and 1d. scutage, for land (1½r.) lying between house of Alan Lunetoth and house of William Copping'; of widow and heirs of Reginald Arnghiep, 2d. and ½d. scutage, for land (3r.) next to Cukebusch; of Alan Ozgoth and heirs, 2d. and ½d. scutage, for 2 pieces land lying on both sides of Holegate; of Henry Ozgoth and heirs, 2d. and ½d. scutage, for land (3r.) in field of Northfeld; of Richard son of Benedict de la Leye and heirs, 2d. and ½d. scutage, for land (3r.) in Huuerhowe; of William Hinkebald and heirs, 4d. and ½d. scutage, for land (3r.) in croft of Alan Lunetoth; of Eda Cunewald and heirs, ¼d. scutage, for land (1r.) on Ketelesholm; of Alan Godcnape and heirs, 2d. and ½d. scutage, for land (½a.) in Herolf croft abutting on land of Robert Gamen; of Robert Burd, chaplain, and heirs, 5d. (1d. at feasts of St Andrew, Easter and Nativity of St John the Baptist and 2d. at St Michael) and ½d. scutage, for house and curtilage formerly of (1)'s father; of Robert le Parcher and heirs, 2d. and ¼d. scutage for part of curtilage and water of Thersmere; of John Kokerhose and heirs 1d. at feast of St Michael and ¾d. scutage, for land (1a.) in le Ho at Syotesford; and of Roger de Syottesford 1d. scutage for land (½a.) in le Ho which Henry Osgoth holds and for land (1a.) there which Alan Godcnape holds. Warranty clause. Witnesses: Sir Hugh Burd, Sir Stephen de Brokedys, Alexander son of the Deacon, Stephen le Louerd, Gwarmus the smith, Robert le Parcher, Alan Spurgat and others.

item: Lease for life (chirograph) - ref. HD 1538/345/1/56 - date: 3 Oct 1408
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2) for life of (1), 2 pieces of land called Medwelond and Ferthynglond, lying in Pesenhale between pightle called Fermerypictell on E. and common of Pesenhale on W., and between way leading towards Sybetone church on S. and way extending towards Poytesstrete on N.; paying annually 3 bushels of corn and 1 bushel of white or green peas. Proviso for distraint in case of arrears. Also (2) release to (1) for her lifetime, 10d. annual rent for said 2 pieces of land. Warranty clause. Witnesses: William Northerne, John Gyslyngham, John Rande, John Hamund, Richard Mendham and others. Given at Pesenhal', Wednesday after feast of St Michael, 10 Hen.IV.

item: Lease for life (chirograph) - ref. HD 1538/345/1/68 - date: 2 Feb 1354
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) lease to (2) for his lifetime, their grange and watermill of Weybrede [Weybread], with all lands, tenements, aldercarrs, meadows, pastures and fisheries in towns of Wybrede, Mendham, Silham [Syleham] and Nedham [Needham], paying £10 of silver annually in equal portions at feasts of Easter, St John the Baptist, St Michael and Christmas, beginning each year at Easter, and performing accustomed services to chief lords of fees. (2) to keep and maintain at own expense all causeways, mill-dams and bridges.

FILE - Bungay Priory - ref. HD 1538/345/1 [n.d.]

item: Lease - ref. HD 1538/345/1/4 - date: 12 Jan 1474/5
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Robert Middilton' of Mendham

item: Lease - ref. HD 1538/345/1/7 - date: 29 Sept 1434
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Edmund Wechyngham of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] Thomas Foulere of Mendham

item: Grant in free alms - ref. HD 1538/345/1/27 - date: n.d.[?early 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] (1) to (2) in pure and perpetual alms, Walter Wdard' of Medefeld [Metfield], (1)'s man, with his homage, tenement and all his family, and his service of 15s. of sterlings to be paid annually to (2) at 4 terms (3s.9d. at feasts of St Andrew, St Mary in Marcio, St John the Baptist and St Michael); saving King's service of 10d. in 20s. scutage, and 5d. towards castleguard of Lancaster; Walter to pay scutage and castleguard to (2), who are to pay it to (1). Witnesses: Lord Prior of Mendham, Ralph,, Robert, Hubert and Edmund, chaplains of Bung', Hugh le Rus, Robert Malaht, Peter le Butiller, Adam de Mendham, William Burtun, William de Arches, Hugh Burtun', Hamon de Acolt, Roger de Soteford, Hugh Trul of Bung', Adam his nephew, Hugh of the Abbey.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/345/1/34 - date: n.d.[?early-mid 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] For homage, service and fine of 1 silver mark, (1) to (2), piece of land and buildings pertaining to it, lying between land which Agnes de Bungeya held of (1)'s father and way leading from house of Roger de Linburne to marsh, 1 head abutting on land of Roger, other head on land of widow Leuine; also (1) quitclaims to (2) all lands, rents and other things in Linburne; to hold of heirs of Ralph de Linburne, paying to them 23d. annually (6d. at feasts of St Andrew, St Mary in Marcio and St Michael and 5d. at St John the Baptist) for all services and demands. Warranty clause. Witnesses: Sir Adam de Mendham, William de Sancr[oft], Robert his son, Henry de Bosco, John de Sancro[oft], Bartholomew son of Alan, Michael the clerk, Roger de Linburne, Hugh Copping, Henry Offec and many others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/345/1/39 - date: n.d.[?early-mid 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] For 5s. of silver, and ½d. rent which (2) has released to (1), (1) to (2), piece of land in Limburne [in Southelmham], lying between (2)'s land and (1)'s land, on E. side of Hallestede Hedes, abutting N. on garden of Bartholomew son of William Leueger and S. on land of Roger son of John; to hold of (1) and heirs. Witnesses: Sir Adam de Mendham, Robert de Sancroft, William his son, Robert Ording, Robert his son, John de Arches, Roger de Limburne, Roger son of John, William de Stowe, Adam de Wrtewale and others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/345/1/50 - date: 14 Jan 1323
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Thomas Randulf of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] For unspecified sum of money, (1) to (2), piece of meadow lying in parish of Humerisfeld [Homersfield] in meadow of Lymborne, between meadow of William de Lymborne on E. and (2)'s meadow on W., abutting S. on (1)'s meadow called le Meneweye and N. on meadow of Robert Britwald; to hold of chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Given at Humerisfeld, Friday after feast of St Hillary, 16 Edw.II. Witnesses: Robert de Sandcroft, William de Lymborne, Richard Pykot, Edmund de Thykerode, Benedict Payok', John de Mendham, William Fastolf' and others.

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/345/1/52 - date: n.d.[?mid or later 13c.]
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. William Prick of Mendham

item: Feoffment - ref. HD 1538/345/1/58 - date: 6 Jan 1305
|_ [from Scope and Content] For 20s. of silver, (1) to (2), house with foundation, and pightle in which built, with trees and ditches, as divided by boundaries, lying in hamlet of Lynburne in town of Suth elmham [Southelmham], between common way leading from Sandcroft [Southelmham St Cross] towards Lynburnefen on E. and (1)'s land on W., abutting N. on pightle of Roger, son of Clement Vuy; to hold of chief lords of fee for accustomed services. Warranty clause. Given at Suthelmham, Wednesday the feast of Epiphany, 33 Edw.I. Witnesses: Robert de Sandcroft, Ralph son of Richard, Robert le Kyng, Alan le Clek' of Mendham, William Pycot, Edmund de Thykerode, Hugh Copping, John son of Ives de Arches and others.

item: Quitclaim - ref. HD 1538/345/1/59 - date: 8 Mar 1319
|_ [from Scope and Content] 1. Maria, formerly wife of Roger Coleman of Mendham

FILE - Accounts, evidences of title, etc. relating to Bungay Priory - ref. HD 1538/345/2 - date: 1278-1479
item: Lease - ref. HD 1538/345/2/5 - date: 14 Dec 1479
|_ [from Scope and Content] 2. Robert Middilton of Mendham
|_ [from Scope and Content] Thomas Middilton of Mendham