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KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY KKEENNTT RREECCOORRDDSS SEARCHABLE Copyright © 201 2 Kent Archaeological Society Licensed for personal &/or academic use KENT FEET OF FINES – RICHARD II Kent Feet of Fines Richard II [1377-1399] Nos. 1-1170 by Duncan Harrington. 45 TNA: CP 25/1/108/ 208 nos. 1-25 (1) Westminster46 Trinity in 15 days 51 Edw. III; Morrow of St Martin 1 Richard II Q: John [?Dane or Denne]47 Robert his brother Edmund Godwynston clerk, Richard Tonge chaplain and Henry Hemyng. D: Thomas Holbem and Maud his wife. Moiety of 220 acres land 3 acres wood, 13s 4d rent and rent of [? one cock]48 and 18 hens in Eghethorne Wymelyngwelde Kyngeston Berham, Nonynton Asshe Staple, Berfreston, Wodnisbergh Godwynston and Adesham and quarter part of the manor of Eghethorne and moiety advowson of Eghethorne church. To hold (as to the moiety of tenements and advowson) to John, Robert, Edmund, Richard and the heirs of John. (As to the quarter manor held by William Halden for life with reversion to Thomas & Maud and the heirs of Maud) to John, Robert, Edmund, Richard and the heirs of John after the death of William. Warrant against the heirs of Maud. John, Robert, Edmund and Richard gave 100 marks. (2) Octave of Hilary 50 Edw. III; Octave St Martin 1 Richard II Q: Thomas Roger of Legh. D: John Dayle and Idonea his wife. 12 acres of land in Legh. Quitclaim from John and Idonea and the heirs of Idonea to Thomas and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Idonea. Thomas gave 10 marks. (3) Octave of Michaelmas 1 Richard II Q: William de Brantyngham. D: Robert atte Selere and Laura his wife. 45 Initially taken from CKS: TR465/1 Box 5 modern references have been added and doubtful entries checked back against the originals at The National Archives, Kew. Whilst it is hoped that there are relatively few transcription errors I would appreciate notice of any that can be added at the end. Place names have been left as they were spelt. 46 This is omitted from the entries following. 47 Partly obliterated see Edward III no. 2217, 2253. No notes no Inq. Ad Quod Damnum. 48 Obliterated. 216 KENT FEET OF FINES – RICHARD II 2 messuages, 140 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 140 acres pasture, 10s rent and rent of 1 cock, 12 hens and 60 eggs in Woldeham and Burgham. To hold to William and his heirs paying yearly to Robert and Laura for their lives £20, half at the Nativity and half at the Nativity of St John the Baptist. William and his heirs to be quit of this rent after the death of Robert and Laura. Warrant against the heirs of Robert. (4) Morrow of All Saints 1 Richard II Q: Peter Gerold of Eastfarleye. D: Richard son of Richard Pykyngges of Lose and Agnes his wife. 3 acres of land in Eastfarleye. Quitclaim from Richard and Agnes and the heirs of Agnes to Peter and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Agnes. Peter gave 100s. (5) Octave of St Martin 1 Richard II Q: Richard Patemull.49 D: Gilbert Patemull and Joan his wife. 5 acres of land, moiety messuage and quarter of 2 mills in Maydenstane. Quitclaim from Gilbert and Joan and the heirs of Gilbert to Richard and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Gilbert. Richard gave 10 marks. (6) Morrow of St Martin 1 Richard II Q: John Stonhell. D: Thomas Goldyng and Alice his wife. Messuage, 5 acres of land and 3 acres of marsh in Strode. Quitclaim from Thomas and Alice and the heirs of Alice to John and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Alice. John gave 20 marks. (7) Octave of Michaelmas 1 Richard II Q: John Ropere of Canterbury. D: William Uncle and Elizabeth his wife. Messuage, 55 acres of land, 3 acres marsh, 24s 4¾d rent and rent of one hen and 2 bushels of barley in Monketon, Menstre and the vills of St Laurence, St Peter and St John in the Isle of Thanet. Quitclaim from William and Elizabeth and the heirs of Elizabeth. 49 Possibly Patennill. KENT FEET OF FINES – RICHARD II Warrant against the heirs of Elizabeth. John gave 100 marks. (8) Michaelmas in three weeks 1 Richard II Q: Robert atte Churche of Haukhurst. D: William Sprynget of Haukhurst and Alice his wife. One acre of land, moiety of one messuage in Haukhurst. To hold to Robert and his heirs. Robert gave 100s. (9) Octave of Michaelmas 1 Richard II Q: William Philip of Goutherst. D: Richard Pertrick and Joan his wife. Messuage in Elham. To hold to William and his heirs. William gave 10 marks. (10) Michaelmas in one month 1 Richard II Q: William Elys. D: William Amyet and Lucy his wife. Messuage, 12 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow, 1½ acres of wood in Westram. To hold to William Amyet and Lucy and the heirs of William. (11) Morrow of All Souls 1 Richard II Q: Peter Gryg. D: Thomas Gilys “webbe” and Alice his wife. Moiety of a messuage and of 20 acres of land and ¼ acre of wood in Stapilherst. Quitclaim from Thomas and Alice and the heirs of Alice to Peter and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Alice. Peter gave 20 marks. (12) Octave of Michaelmas 1 Richard II; Octave of Hilary same year. Q: Nicholas Bonde, knight. D: Richard son of John Mars of Codham. Messuage, 17½ acres of land, 1½ acres of meadow, 14½ acres of pasture, 12 acres of wood and 25½ acres of heath and 22d rent and rent of 2 hens, 20 eggs and of 8 works and ¼ of one day-work in Creye St. Mary, Orpynton and Cheselhurst held for life by Juliana 218 KENT FEET OF FINES – RICHARD II late wife of Henry Mars with reversion to Richard and his heirs. To remain to Nicholas and his heirs after the death of Juliana. Warrant against the heirs of Richard. Nicholas gave 100 marks. (13) Morrow of All Souls 1 Richard II; Octave of Hilary same year. Q: William Ricard and Thomas Stace. D: William Boycote of Smerdenne and Joan his wife. 3 messuages, 20 acres of land in Bydyndenne. Quitclaim from William Boycote and Joan and the heirs of Joan to William Ricard and Thomas and the heirs of William. Warrant against the heirs of Joan. William Ricard and Thomas gave 20 marks. (14) Octave of the Purification 1 Richard II Q: John Basset. D: John Cockemond and Maud his wife. Moiety of 1 messuage, 1 toft, 53 acres land, 2 acres meadow, 1 acre marsh and of 10d rent in Chydyngston and Pensherst. Quitclaim from John Cockemond and Maud and the heirs of Maud to John Basset and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Maud. John Basset gave 20 marks. (15)50 Octave of Hilary 1 Richard II Q: Edmund de Chymbeham and John de Preston. D: John Wynpol and Sarah his wife. 100 acres of land in Asshettesford, Kyngesnode, Rokyng, Bilsyngton and Newechurche and moiety manor of Kyngesnode. Quitclaim from John Wynpole and Sarah and the heirs of Sarah to Edmund and John de Preston and the heirs of Edmund. Warrant against the heirs of Sarah. Edmund and John de Preston gave 100 marks. (16) Octave of Hilary 1 Richard II Q: John Monyn of Dovorr, John Gylys, Richard atte Noke and Nicholas Mokele. D: Roger Beere and wife Christine. Messuage, 50 acres of land and 2 acres of wood in Easthugham, Boklonde and Cherlton. To hold to John, John, Richard and Nicholas and the heirs of Richard. 50 See 31. KENT FEET OF FINES – RICHARD II Warrant against the heirs of Christine. John, John, Richard and Nicholas gave 100 marks. (17) Octave of Hilary 1 Richard II Q: John Deye. D: John Kene and Christian his wife. Messuage, garden, 14 acres of land, ½ acre of meadow in Speldhirst, Penshirst and Tunbrigge. To hold to John Deye and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Christian. John Deye gave 20 marks. (18) Octave of the Purification 1 Richard II Q: Henry Garnet. D: William Horne of Apuldre and Margaret his wife. The Aldermanry of Westgate in Canterbury and Westgate next Canterbury. To hold to Henry and his heirs. Warrant against the heirs of Margaret. Henry gave 100 marks. (19) Easter in 15 days 51 Edward III; Hilary in 15 days 1 Richard II Q: Thomas Holte. D: Robert atte Helle of Serre and his wife Constance. Messuage, 2 shops, 80 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 8 acres of marsh, 5s rent and rent of 14 bushels barley in Wyngham, Elmerstone, Overlond51, Eastri, Wodnesbergh, Esshe next Sandwich and Preston next Wyngham. Quitclaim from Robert & Constance and the heirs of Constance to Thomas and his heirs. Thomas gave 100 marks. (20) Octave of the Purification 1 Richard II Q: Edmund de Hodesdon. D: Thomas Barnet and Margery his wife. 7 messuages, 181 acres of land, 7 acres of meadow, 63½ acres of wood, 34s rent and the rent of 1 cock, 2 hens and 15 dishes52 in Wrynchesle,53 Horsmynden and Lamberhirst. To hold to Thomas and Margery and the heirs of Thomas. 51 Manor of Ash next Sandwich. 52 Latin: Disci. [DH dish or bowl as a measure of grain (usually a 1/10 to 1/8th bushel or of salt.] 53 Brenchley. 220 KENT FEET OF FINES – RICHARD II (21) Octave of Hilary 1 Richard II Q: Edmund Chymbeham. D: William Symme of Elham and wife Cecily and Richard atte Meed and wife Cecily.