The information in this document should be read in conjunction with the introductory webpage SHC: 940 Gadesden Papers Records of the Manor of Fitznells, in chronological order Bundle 20 section 12/xxi/25 List of Tenants and Tenancies, 1315 to 1558 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 1 John Provys (Provest) sometimes noted ‘as of Epsom’. Tenancies are quoted as from the time of Edward III (1327–77) to Elizabeth I (1558– 1603). These are notes made by the [? Steward] of points to be cleared. The whole is endorsed: ‘A necessary note for Saunder Brayes. Lands holden of Fennells’. 16 acres in Ewell. John Provys (free). Rent 23d. 2 Henry IV (1400/01). 14 acres Brokley. John Provys (for services). Per old rental of Robert Fitznell, Lord of the Manor, time of Edward III (1327–77) [sic, but I think this means the rental compiled c. 1315 by Robert Fitznell temp. Edward II and not his son Robert temp. Edward III]. Rent 2s.4d. Land in Ewell and Epsom. John Proovys of Epsham, formerly Thomas Provys. Rent 2s.6d. 16 and 37 Henry VI (1437/38 and 1458/59). Divers parcels in Ewell. John Provys of Epsham. Rent 22d. 16 and 37 Henry VI (1437/38 and 1458/59). 7 acres in Stonycroft , Epsom. John Provys of Epsham. Rent 8d. 16 and 37 Henry VI (1437/38 and 1458/59). 14½ acres, Rent 2s.4d. and 1½ acres, Rent 1½d. in Brokley. John Provys. Rental of Iwardby, Lord of the Manor, now Braye. 22 Henry VI (1443/44). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 2 William Provest [Provys, Provost]. 14 acres, Rent 2s.4d. and 1½ acres, Rent 1½d. in Brokley. Distraint for services. ‘By old rental of Thomas Ayleward, Lord of the Manor, time of Henry IV’. 10 Henry IV (1408/09). William Provest, Junior. Land in Brokley: 14 acres ‘held by Braye per his writing’, Rent 2s.4d.; 14 acres, Hardiwine, Rent 2s.4d.; 1½ acres at the end of the above with Firses, Hardevene, Rent 2d., all 10 Henry IV (1408/09). Also land, no details ‘by rental of Robert Leversege, time of Henry V (1413-22). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 3 Philip Hardevene and William Stone, heir to Hardevene. Certain lands distraint and a free tenement, lately John Provys. Rent 2s.6d. 12‒13 Edward IV (1472‒1474). 14 acres, Rent 2s.4d., and 1½ acres, Rent 2d., Provys land at Brokley at end thereof with the firses. Per old rental time. William Stone, heir to Hardevene, Provys’s land at Brokley. 7 Henry VII (1491/92). 15½ acres at Brokley, Philip Hardevene, and is [? hericloths]. Rent 2s.6d. 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 4 William Penycod, land at Brokley, lately William Stone. Fealty 2s.6d. 11 Henry VII (1495/96). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 5 Richard Playstowe, land in Southfeld(e): ‘An old rental’, sometime Provys, Rent 2s.6d.; ditto, Rent 7d.; Rental of John Iwardy, Lord of the Manor, sometime Proves, ‘Saunders farm’, Rent 2s.6d., 16 Henry VII (1500/01); Rental of John Iwardby, Lord of the Manor, sometime Chirchmans, Saunders farm, Rent 7d., 16 Henry VII (1500/01); Rental Joan St. John, widow, Lord of the Manor, sometime Chirchmans, Bray farm, Rent 7d., 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 6 Richard Braye, Margaret his wife, and Richard his son. Land in Southfield. Lady Joan Seintjohn, widow, Lord of the Manor, sometime Provest. Rent 2s.6d. 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). 14 acres Brokley. Per Mr. Braye’s rental, formerly Provest. 1 Mary I (1553/54). All Longfurlong, Shortfurlong, and Whitepitt Hedge land listed below, by rental of Richard Bray, formerly called Brodassed. Total Rent 7d. 1 Mary I (1553/54): 1½ acres Longfurlong. ½ acre Longfurlong between land late of William Merston on North and land of Bartholomew Formans on South. 1 acre Longfurlong between land late of William Merston on North and land of Edward Skete on South. ½ acre Shortfurlong between land of Robert Roger on South and land late of Richard Whene on North. ½ acre Whitepitt Hedge between land lately of Wynters on East and land of George Dowce on West, at one time Richard Playstowe and earlier Chyrchmans. 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 7 Richard Braye and Richard Braye, Junior. Barn and garden. Edward Marland surrenders, lately Nicholas Marland. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). Barn and garden. Richard Bray admitted, Master Birche [?Steward]. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Barn and garden. Richard Braye, Junior, admitted. 1 Elizabeth I (1558/59). 1 acre Longdown lately Marlond. Richard Braye, Senior. Rent 2d. Per rental 3 Edward VI (1549/50) and 1 Mary I (1553/54). (Written by Ric. Braye). Barn and little garden, formerly Brokham afterwards Marlonde. Richard Braye, Junior. By the writing of Mr. Birche. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). [Note: The following entry void because Joan Sands had an estate for life only. Also because the Lord held under tail and could not grant the demesne by copy of Court Roll.] Richard Bray admitted to toft of Joan Sands [see Sheet 16]. For Mr. Birche. 3 Edward VI (1549/50). Richard Braye in right of wife Margaret is the Lord’s tenant and is sworn of the Homage. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). Fined for failing to do do suit of Court. 13 Henry VIII (1521/22). Richard Bray, Junior admitted 1 Elizabeth 1 (1558-9). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 8 William Chirchman 4½ acres. Rent 9d. 3 Henry V (1415/16). 5 acres per rental of Thomas Ayleward, Lord of the Manor. Rent 10d. 5 acres per rental of John Iwardby, Lord of the Manor, formerly Sydewyn, and rental of Henry VI (1422‒1461). [No year given]. Rent 10d. Total Rent of all land listed below and first three entries on Sheet 9, 10d.: ½ acre Estmarkefurlong between land of Laurence Codington on North and land lately Thomas Stete on South. ½ acre Longfurlong between land lately Thomas Horton on North and land of George Cosyn on South. ‘An old Rental’. 1½ acres at Longfurlong South end between Chirchman on North and Hellowes Butte on South. ‘An old Rental’. ½ acre on Shortfurlong between Salman on North and Hayton on South. ‘An old Rental’. ½ acre on Upper Dunfurlong near Prior of Merton on West. ½ acre on White Pitt furlong next to land sometime Salman. ½ acre Westmarkfurlong between land lately Horton on South and land lately Salmans on North. 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 9 William Chirchman (continued). Total Rent of first three entries below included in 10d. on Sheet 8: ½ acre on Westmarkfurlong between late lately Laurence Codington on South and land lately Bachelors on North. ‘An old Rental’. ½ acre on Chirchfurlong between land lately Goldwiers on South and land of Fenelles on North. ½ acre on Northcroft near Meggoles pooll next Whitlocks. ‘Query’ William Chircheman, by rental of Robert Leversedge, Lord of the Manor. Rent 10d. [Note:] By Rental 10 Henry VI (1431/32). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 10 1. Ralph Playstowe, son and heir of John Playstowe 2. John Playstowe of Marstam and his heirs. 1. Ralph Playstowe, distraint. 5 acres formerly Chirchmans. Rent 10d. 17 Edward IV (1477/78). 2. John Playstowe of Maistam in Ewell (Query for his heirs). 5 acres sometime William Chirchman’s. Rent 10d. Playstowe in Ewell. 5 acres sometime Chirchman’s. Rent 10d. 2 Henry VIII (1510/11). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 11 William Brokham First five entries all 16, 19, 25 Henry VI (1437/38, 1440/41, 1446/47). 1 acre messuage and garden, Bondland. 3 roods Coleshedge. ½ acre Goldhorde. ½ acre Halewayes Buttes. ½ acre Stubbes. 5 acres, tenement and barn in Westrete. Rent 12d. and three harvest days and one meadow day. 1 acre in Boneland. 3 roods in Coleshedge. ½ acre in Goldhorde. ½ acre in Halowesbutes. ½ acre in Stubbe. 1 acre in Estmarkfurlonge between land of Goldwier and Playstowe. Rent 4d. 1 acre The Rithe next Richards filde. Rent 4d. ½ acre Westmarkfurlong between land of Plaistowe and Pasker. Rent 12d. 23 Henry VII (1507/08). ‘There are 4 harvest days and 1 meadow day’. 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 12 Nicholas Marland; Edward Marland; Richard Marland. Edward and Nicholas, tenement with garden in Westrete opposite Edward’s farm, sometime Brokham afterwards Ovyngton afterwards Vyne. Rent 20d. 11 and 23 Henry VIII (1519/20, 1531/32). [Note:] Osemond holds the same for 20d. and 4 harvest days and 1 meadow day 2 Henry VI (1423/24). Edward surrendered barn with little garden sometime a tenement called Brokhams. His father, lately Nicholas Marland surrendered to Richard Braye. 32 Henry VIII (1540/41). Edward, 1 acre Southfield in Longdown between land of the Lord on North and land formerly Seke, afterwards Provest on South lately Lystene afterwards White afterwards Gresill lately Nicholas Marland, father of the same Edward Marland, now Mr. Saunder. Rent 2d. 23 Henry VIII (1531/32). Nicholas and his heirs, barn and garden Brokhams, sometime Vyne late Ovyngton, per rental of Joan Seyntjohn. Bray farmer. Rent 20d. and 4 days in Autumn and 1 haymaking. 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). Nicholas and his heirs, 1 acre in Southfield late John Lysteney. Rent 2d. Rental of Joan Seintjohn. Braye farmer. 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). Richard, 1 acre in Southfield late John Lysteney. Rent 2d. Rental of John Iwardby. Saunder farmer. 16 Henry VIII (1524/25). 20/12/xxi/25 Sheet 13 John Vyne, tenement, late Offington sometime Brokham, now Braye. Per rental John Wardby. Saunder farm. Rent 20d. 16 Henry VIII (1524/25). — 18 Henry VIII (1526/27). Land as at Sheet 11 Bondland, etc.