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bishop has half a carucate of land, of which the soke belongs to Almeslai (Helmsley 39), a manor of the King's.

II. LAND 40 OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK.

In Scireburne (Sherburn, W.R.), with its berewicks," there are, for the King's geld, four score and sixteen carucates of land, in which sixty ploughs may be. This manor was, and is, in the demesne of the Archbishop of York. In it, he has now seven ploughs in the demesne, and thirty villanes and eight bordars with ten ploughs and a half, and six sokemen and fifteen bordars having six ploughs and a half. Two churches are there, and two priests with one bordar having one plough. One mill rendering ten shillings. In the whole manor, three hundred and fifty acres of meadow. Wood, pasturable, eight leugæ in length and three leugæ in breadth, and underwood, four leugæ in length and one in breadth. Plain, [or champaign], land five leugæ in length and two [leuge} and one quarenteen in breadth.

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Of this land, the Archbishop's knights have fifty-two carucates, where they have in the demesne sixteen ploughs and sixty villanes and seventyfive bordars having thirty-four ploughs. Of the same land, one thane has five carucates and one bovate, where he has two sokemen and six villanes and eighteen bordars having seven ploughs. Of the same land, two clerks have six carucates, where they have in the demesne two ploughs and a half, and five villanes and five bordars having four ploughs. Of the same land, the Abbat of Salebi (Selby) has seven

carucates.

This manor, T. R. E., was worth thirty-four pounds and six shillings; now, the same, and it is in Barchestone Wap' (Barkston-Ash wapentake).

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The Archbishop has near the city fifteen carucates for geld, which fifteen ploughs may till. He has there in the demesne two ploughs and sixty acres of meadow. This land has one leuga in length and one in breadth. That, and this, [is] all that he has in the city. T. R. E., it was worth eight pounds; now, ten pounds.

In Elgendon (Elloughton) and in Walbi (Wauldby) there are seventeen carucates of land for geld, where nine ploughs may be. Archbishop Eldred held these for onė manor. Now, Archbishop Thomas has [them], and Goduin of him. He has there one plough, and thirty-six villanes and three bordars having eleven ploughs. Of the same land, one knight has two carucates and one plough there. A priest is there,

39 See page 339, antea.

40 Orig., fo. 3026, col. 1.-Facsimile Edit., page x.

41 The names of the berewicks are not given in the Recapitulation. Perhaps they were Burne, Burton Salmon, Gateford, Lennerton, Lotherton, Lumby, South Milford and Steeton, which formed part of the Archbishop's barony of Sherburn in 1285.

42 One of these churches was at Sher

burn the other may have been at Church Fenton, which was within the Archbishop's barony.

43 The Abbat of Selby is not mentioned elsewhere in the Survey. Part of what he held was probably at Lumby.

44 The district now known as "Bishop Fields," on the west side of the city, and adjoining the river Ouse, would doubtless be included in these 15 carucates.

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and a church. Meadow, five quarenteens in length and one quarenteen in breadth. The whole manor two leugæ in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth seven pounds; now, one hundred shillings.

In Walchinton (Walkington) there are eight carucates and one bovate for geld, where four ploughs may be. Archbishop Eldred held this for one manor. Now, the canons of St. Peter have [it] under Archbishop Thomas. In the demesne one plough, and fourteen villanes and eight bordars with six ploughs. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings; now, thirty shillings.

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In Caue (South Cave) there is for geld one carucate and six bovates, where one plough may be. Archbishop Eldred held this for one manor. Now, under Archbishop Thomas, the canons of St. Peter have [it], and it is waste; except that one farmer renders ten shillings and eight pence. In Niwebolt (North Newbald) there are twenty-eight carucates and two bovates for geld, where sixteen ploughs may be. Archbishop Eldred held this for one manor. Now, under Archbishop Thomas, the canons of St. Peter have in the demesne two ploughs, and seven villanes with two ploughs and a half, and four mills rendering thirty shillings. A church is there, and a priest. The whole manor three leugæ in length and two leugæ in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth twenty-four pounds; now, ten pounds.

In Richale (Riccall) there are two carucates for geld, and two ploughs may be [there]. Archbishop Eldred held this for one manor. Now, under Archbishop Thomas, the canons of St. Peter [have] in the demesne two ploughs, and twenty villanes having four ploughs. Meadow, half a leuga in length, and as much in breadth. Wood, pasturable, one leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth. The whole manor one leuga in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth one hundred shillings; now, thirty shillings.

In Domniton (Dunnington) there are four carucates for geld, and two ploughs may be [there]. Two thanes, Slettan and Eduin, had two manors there. Now, the canons of St. Peter have there two villanes with one plough. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now, fifteen shillings.

In Euringha' (Everingham), with its berewicks, Lodenesburg (Londesbrough), Toletorp (Tolthorpe. Depopulated) [and] Gudmundha' (Goodmanham), there are seventeen carucates for geld, and ten ploughs may be [there]. Archbishop Eldred held these for one manor. Now, under Archbishop Thomas, two clerks and one knight have this land, having, among themselves, three ploughs, and twentytwo villanes having six ploughs, and two mills. Ten acres of meadow. The whole manor one leuga in length and half a leuga in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth fourteen pounds; now, six pounds.

In Wetwangha' (Wetwang) there are thirteen and a half carucates for geld, and seven ploughs may be [there]. Archbishop Eldred held this for one manor. Now, Archbishop Thomas has it, and it is waste. T. R. E., it was worth four pounds. This manor has two leugæ in length and one leuga and a half in breadth.

45 Orig., fo. 3026, col. 2.-Facsimile Edit., page xb.

46 The Recapitulation has 17 caru

cates, thus distributed :-Everingham, 3 car., Londesbrough, 7 car., Tolthorpe, 3 car., and Goodmanham, 4 car.

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In Wiltone (Bishop Wilton), with these berewicks: Bodelton (Bolton), Gheuetorp (Gowthorpe), Aiultorp (Youlthorpe), Greneuuic (Greenwick Farm), [and] Fridarstorp (Fridaythorpe) there are thirty carucates and seven bovates for geld, and eighteen ploughs may be [there]. Archbishop Eldred held these for one manor. Now, Archbishop Thomas has there fifteen farmers having seven ploughs. A church is there," and a priest. Meadow, half a leuga in length and three quarenteens in breadth. The whole manor three leugæ in length and one leuga in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth fourteen pounds; now, four pounds.

In Fridastorp (Fridaythorpe) there is one carucate and a half for geld, of which the soke belongs to Widton (Bishop Wilton). It is

waste.

In Grendele (Grindale) there are four caracutes for geld, and two ploughs may be [there]. St. Peter of York held this for one manor. Now, it is waste. T. R. E., it was worth thirty shillings.

In Barnebi (Barmby-on-the-Moor) and Milleton (Millington) there are ten carucates and two bovates " for geld, and six ploughs may be [there]. Archbishop Eldred held these for one manor. Now, under Archbishop Thomas, fifteen villanes are there, having nine ploughs. The whole manor, one leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth one hundred shillings; now, forty shillings.

In Ach (Aike) six bovates for geld, and half a plough may be [there]. Archbishop Thomas has there two villanes with half a plough.

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In

Caretorp (Caythorpe) there are four carucates for geld, and two ploughs may till them. This land was, and is, St. Peter's. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now, eight shillings.

In Langhetou (Langtoft) there are nine carucates for geld, and five ploughs may be there. Ulf held this for one manor. Now, St. Peter has it, and it is waste. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings.

In Cottun (Cottam) there are nine carucates for geld, and five ploughs may be there. Ulf had one manor there. Now, St. Peter has, and it is waste. It has one leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings.

In Wifretorp (Weaverthorpe), eighteen carucates, with these berewicks, Meletorp (Mowthorpe), five carucates, [and] Sciresburne (Sherburn, E. R.), three carucates, there are twenty-six carucates for geld, and fifteen ploughs may be there. Archbishop Eldred held this for one manor. Now, Archbishop Thomas has [it], and it is waste. T. R. E., it was worth fourteen pounds.

To this manor belongs Elpetorp (Helperthorpe), where there are twelve carucates for geld; six under soke, and six with sac and soke. It is waste.

To the same manor belongs the soke of these lands :-Grimstone (North Grimston), three carucates and a half; Sudtone (Sutton, par. Norton), half a carucate; Briteshale (Birdsall), two carucates and a half; Crogun (Croom), four carucates; Turgilebi (Thirkleby, par.

47 At Bishop Wilton.

18 Divided thus :-Barmby, 7 car., 2 bov.; Millington, 3 car.-See the Re

capitulation.

49 Orig., fo. 303a, col. 1.-Facsimile Edit., page xi.

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Kirkby Grindalythe), one carucate; Ludton 50 (East and West Lutton), eight carucates; Ulchiltorp ( ), one carucate. In these there are two sokemen and three bordars having one plough, and rendering ten shillings. Walchelin, a knight, has Grimstone (North Grimston) under the Archbishop.

The church of Colnun (Cowlam) belongs to Archbishop Thomas, with half a carucate of land.

In Bughetorp (Bugthorpe) there are four carucates and a half for geld, and two ploughs may be [there]. Clibert had one manor there. Now, St. Peter has two farmers there, who render twenty shillings and four pence. Eight acres of meadow are there. T. R. E., it was worth five shillings.

Nort Treding (NORTH RIDING).

In Wichu' (Wykeham, par. Malton) there is half a carucate for geld. St. Peter had, and has [it], and it is waste.

In Saletun (Salton) there are nine carucates for geld, and five ploughs may be [there]. Ulf had two manors there. Now, St. Peter has in the demesne half a plough, and four villanes with one plough and a half. Twelve acres of meadow, and a mill rendering five shillings. This manor, T. R. E., was worth twenty shillings; now, ten shillings.

In Bragebi (Brawby) there are six carucates for geld, and three ploughs may be [there]. Ulf had two manors there. Now, St. Peter has [it], and it is waste. Six acres of meadow. The whole manor one leuga in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings. In Berg (Great Barugh) and another Berg (Little Barugh) there are three carucates and a half for geld, and three ploughs may be there. Ulf had three manors there. Now, St. Peter has [it], and it is waste. Seven acres of meadow are there. T. R. E., [it was worth] eleven shillings and four pence. The whole, half a leuga in length and three quarenteens in breadth.

In Neuueton (West Newton) there are four carucates for geld, and two ploughs may be [there]. Gamel gave [it] to St. Peter in the time of King Edward; now, it is waste. It was a manor.

In Naghelton (Nawton) there are four carucates for geld, and two ploughs may be there. Ulf had, and now St. Peter has, [it]. It is

waste.

In Maltun (Old Malton) one carucate for geld. Ulf had one

manor.

In

Wilbetun (Wombleton) there is one carucate for geld. Ulf had one manor.

In Pochelaf (Pockley) one carucate for geld. Ulf had one manor. In Ambreforde (Ampleforth) three carucates for geld. Ulf had

one manor.

In Flaxtun (Flaxton) six bovates for geld. Ulf had one manor.

50 On 17th June, 1298, John fitz Reginald rendered homage to Archbishop Newark, in his chapel at York, for land held of him in "Lutton et altera

Lutton."

$1 Orig., fo. 303a, col. 2.-Facsimile Edit., page xib.

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In Mortun (Murton Farm, par. Sutton-on-the-Forest) two carucates and a half for geld. Ulf had one manor.

In Bachesbi (Baxby) six carucates aud one bovate for geld. Ulf had one manor.

In Carleton (Carlton Husthwaite) four carucates and a half for geld. Ulf had one manor.

In all, nineteen carucates and seven bovates; and ten ploughs may be [there]. Now, St. Peter has [them]. They are waste, except that four villanes, having two ploughs, render two shillings. T. R. E., they were worth sixty shillings.

In Ambreforde (Ampleforth) there are eight acres of meadow. Wood, pasturable, half a leuga in length and as much in breadth.

Bachesbi (Baxby), in wood and plain, one leuga in length and another in breadth.

In Stanegrif (Stonegrave), Ulf held six bovates. He gave the same to St. Peter.51a

(A line partly erased and illegible.)

In Balchetorp (Belthorpe ) there are four carucates for geld.

In Hamelsec (Gate Helmsley), for geld, four carucates and two bovates.

In Wardille (Warthill), for geld, three carucates.

In Careltone (Carlton Farm, par. Stockton-on-the-Forest), three carucates for geld.

In all, fourteen carucates, and eight ploughs may till [them]. St. Peter of York had, and has, these; and eight villanes are in them, having five ploughs. The rest are waste. T. R. E., they were worth fifteen shillings; now, twenty shillings.

In Marton (Marton, par. Bridlington) three carucates 53 for geld, and two ploughs may be [there]. St. Peter had, and has, [it], with sac and soke. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now, eight shillings and fourpence.

In Stivelinctun (Stillington) ten carucates for geld, and six ploughs may be [there]. St. Peter had, and has, [it]. Six villanes [are there] with two ploughs, and one mill of three shillings [annual value]. Eight acres of meadow. Wood, pasturable, one leuga and a half in length and half a leuga in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings; now, ten shillings.

In Haxebi (Haxby) six carucates and one bovate for geld, and four ploughs may be [there]. St. Peter had, and has, [it]. Seven villanes are [there] with three ploughs. T. R. E., it was worth twenty shillings; now ten shillings.

In Tolentun (Tollerton) eight carucates for geld, and four ploughs may be [there]. St. Peter had, and has, [it]. Now, [there are] in the demesne two ploughs, and six villanes and two bordars with two ploughs.

51a The grand charter-horn of Ulf, the son of Thorald, is still among the treasures of York Minster.

52 About 1240, Sir William, son of Thomas de Belkerthorpe, Knt., gave land

in Gouthorpe, near Belthorpe, to the church of St. Peter of York.

53 Three carucates in Marton were held of the Liberty of St. Peter in 1285-6.

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