ANCIENT CHARTERS

PRESERVED AT

SCARISBRICK HALL IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER, DONE INTO ENGLISH AND ABSTRACTED BY THE REVEREND EDWARD

POWELL.

PART 1.

1. About 1180. Let all men know that I Adam of Waletun have granted and confirmed to God and the Blessed Mary of Cokersand and the brothers there serving God 4 acres of land in Ecclestun that is in Upholland and a messuage with croft and small wood in vill of Ecclestun which my mother Avicia gave to them in alms To hold the same freely quietly without any service suit or eviction together with common right and easements of my fee in the aforesaid vill as the grant of my mother testifies in all things for the salvation of my soul of that of my wife and of my ancestors and successors.

Witnesses: Radolph of Standish, Henry of Parbold, Bevond of Claughton, Michael Smith [fabro], Roger of Hotun, Oerno of Hotun, John of Hole, Michael of Ecclestun, Richard of Wik, clerk, and others.

2. About 1190.] Let all men know that I Adam of Waletun have granted and confirmed by this my paper to God and Blessed Mary of Cokersand and the brothers there serving God a certain portion of my land within the boundary of Ecclestun viz. 7 acres in reclaimed land of Uchtred and Hebatter on the east between Middelsich and Fildingweynegate and a clump of trees and croft in the same reclaimed land and free passage to the wood and to the plain in pure perpetual and free alms together with the common and all easements and liberties of my fee of the said vill and especially for the swine of those men who hold the land

from the said brothers with pannage [mast] in the wood of Eccleston To hold the same freely peacefully free of all exaction suit and service for the salvation of my soul of that of my wife of my ancestors and descendants.

Witnesses: Walter son of Osbert, Adam of Hockton, Ranulph of Stanedis [Standish] and his son Alexander, Michael Smith [fabro], William Gillibrand, William Bastart, and many others.

3. [About 1200.] Let all know that I Roger son of Adam have granted to Henry my brother and his heirs a certain parcel of land in the vill of Longeton viz. one-half of a bovate of land of the lay fee viz. half of that inheritance which my father last held and also all that parcel of my land in Lalayetyre to build upon and that land extending to the Houtlone on the south headland to the land of Warrin Buccel between the house of Eweson and the land of Warrin son of Robert of Longeton for his homage and service Rent annually 12 pence in silver at the feast of the Assumption.

Witnesses Richard Pincerna, Warin of Waleton, Richard Banaster, Galfred of Longeton, Aman de Hola, Roger of Nomechae, Adam of Howicke, Robert of Scalis, William of Hole, clerk, and others.

4. [About 1300 ] Let all know that I Roger of Hurlton have granted to Symon of Cunsco for homage and service one portion of my land in Hurleton called Withinsnap within boundaries beginning at the gate leading from Hurlton to Ormeschurche and following a ditch towards the north to a ditch on the east and thence to the reclaimed land of William along the ditch to the south thence to the west to the said gate To have and to hold in fee and inheritance together with common pasture and easements of Hurlton Rent 12 pence at Pentecost for all service and custom.

Witnesses: Symon of Halshal, Walter of Scaresbrec, Robert Walens, Alan of Bikersteth, Adam of Bikersteth, William of Lideget, and many others.

Seal of green wax: four oak leaves in form of a cross, with legends' ROGI DE HVREL'. (See illustration No. 7.)

5. [About 1200.] Let all present and future know that I Roger of Hurlton have granted to Henry son of Thomas and his heirs for homage and service a certain part of my land in the territory of Hurlton beginning at the ditch of Alfred on the western side following to a certain ditch on the north between

the land of Mather and that of the said Henry up to an old ditch of the field on the east and thence to a ditch of Henry of Markroft on the south To have and to hold in fee and inheritance freely together with common pasture and all easements Rent 20 pence annually vlz. 10 at the Feast of B. Martin (November 11) and 10 at Pentecost for all service &c.

Witnesses: Walter of Scharisbrec, Robert Walens, John Walens, Madoc of Acton, Adam of Gosfordesich, Richard the clerk, and others.

Seal a cross composed of 4 leaves, and legend + S' ROGI DE HVREL'.

6. [About 1200.] Let all know that I Roger of Hurleton have granted to my brother Richard of Hurleton and his heirs for his homage and service a certain portion of my land in vill of Hurleton viz. all that portion within these divisions beginning at the ditch leaving the trench near Lamford as far as the corner in the east following the ditch on the south to the exit of Bradehevet safeguarding right of road to those living in Morcroft thence to the exit of Lamford saveguarding the watercourse for the said Roger and his heirs to his mill without hindrance of the said Richard or his heirs To be held and had of me and my heirs in fee and inheritance together with common pasture and all easements belonging to the vill of Hurleton and with all liberties belonging to the said land Rendering therefor annually six pence at the Feast of St. John the Baptist (June 24) in summer for all service custom and demand Besides be it known that neither the said Richard nor his heirs can sell or cause loss or ruin of his heirs without the consent of the said Roger or his heirs.

Witnesses: William Lord Prior of Burscough, Lord Robert of Lathum, Simon of Halsale, Walter of Scaresbrec, Robert Walens, Adam of Hakenhevet, Adam of Bikerstat, Alan of Ruhinacres [Renacres], Radulph of Ormaskirke clerk, Richard Quithout, Augustine of Caveldford, Adam Deacon, and many others.

7. [About 1220.] Let all know that I Roger of Hurleton have granted and quitclaimed to my Lord Walter of Scaresbrec all the land of Bradhevet [Broadhey] which has fallen to me and which my brother Richard held there To be had and held to him and his heirs for ever and that his quitclaim of the abovementioned land with all appurtenances liberties and easements may be firm and stable I have confirmed this charter with my seal. Witnesses: Lord B . . . . Prior of Burgehestude, Simon of Halsale, Henry of Stand, Hugh of Buri, Robert Walens, and

others.

8. [About 1230.] Let all know that I Roger of Hurlton have granted to Stephen son of Alan Prentun for his homage and service a certain part of my land in the territory of Hurlion viz. the Wetrenis within these bounds beginning at the Holedichegrene on the eastern side following the bounds of William son of Alan as far as the bounds of Walter of Scharisbrek thence to a certain ditch on the north and thence as far as the ditch on the east side and following that ditch to the Blakelondisedis on the west with the Pengesharp which Galfrid son of Hawis formerly held and so following the Blakelondisedis to the said division to wit the Holdichegrene in the east To have and to hold for the rent of 12 pence at Pentecost.

Witnesses: Lord Robert of Lathum, Simon of Halsale, Walter of Scarisbrec, Robert Walens, Roger of Holand, Madoc of Hacton, and Richard the clerk and others.

9. [About 1230.] Let all know that I Roger of Hurlton have granted to Stephen son of Alan Prentut and his heirs for homage and service a certain portion of my land in the territory of Hurlton viz. The Weterinis beginning at the Holdichisgrene in the east following the boundary of William son of Alan to the boundary of John of Melis along certain ditches to Blakelondishedis on the west together with the Lungesharp Galfrid son of Hawise formerly held thence returning to the Holdichisgrene To have and to hold rendering annually 12 pence at Pentecost.

Witnesses: John Walens, Richard of Halsale, Henry of Scarisbrec, Richard Walens, Adam of Bykstat, Richard the clerk, and others.

10. [About 1240.] Let all know that I Roger of Hurlton have granted to John of Crosnes for homage and service a certain part of my land in vill of Hurlton called Quassum within these boundaries Beginning at a ditch on the south then following a hedge as far as a ditch on the north thence along another ditch to the east thence to aforesaid ditch on the south Together with common pasture and all usual easements of vill of Hurlton To render therefor two shillings rent annually viz. 12 pence at the Feast of B. Martin in Winter (Nov. 11) and 12 pence at Pentecost.

Witnesses Lord Gilbert of Halsale, Walter of Scharisbrec, Robert Walens, Thurstan of Holand, Roger of Holand, Madoc of Acton, William of Thorp, clerk, and many others.

11. [About 1240.] Let all know that I Roger of Hurlton have given to John of Crosnes for homage and service a certain portion of my land in vill of Hurlton within these boundaries Beginning at a ditch at the exit between Hurlton and Halsale following the ditch on the east up to a ditch on the south thence to the west and thence to one on the north as far as the aforementioned one on the east Also another piece of land on the north of that I formerly gave the said John in Quassum together with common pasture and all easements of the vill of Hurlton Rendering therefor annually 22 pence at two periods of the Year viz. at Pentecost 11 pence and at the feast of St. Martin 11 pence for all services customs and demands.

Witnesses: Lord William of Halsale, Walter of Scarisbrec, Robert Walens, Thurstan of Holand, Roger of Holand, John Walens of Litherland, Madoc of Acton, Adam of Gosfordesiche, Adam the clerk, and others.

12. [About 1190.] Let all know that I Richard of Eccliston have granted to Alan the clerk my brother for his homage and service all the vill of Raynhull viz. 2 carucates of land with all liberties and easements To be had and held for the due share of military service.

Witnesses: Adam of Aynolnesdale, John of Sutton, William Noreus [Norris], Alan Noreus, Henry of Tarboc, Richard of Huyton, Adam his brother, William his brother, Alan of Wyndhill, William servant of Widen, and others.

13. [About 1260.] Be it known to all Christians that I Roger Prentont of Hurlton have resigned and quitclaimed for me and my heirs to Walter of Gosfordesiche and his heirs all my right in all the land that Adam of Gosfordesiche gave me in vill of Acton [Aughton].

Witnesses: John Walens, Robert Hurlton, Madoc of Acton, Richard of the Cross, Adam of Aspenewelle, and others.

14. [About 1260.] To all that shall see this writing, William son of Simon of Runacres wishes eternal health in the Lord Let all know that I have resigned and in every way quitclaimed to Walter of Gosfordesiche and his heirs all my right and claim which I have had or can have in all my land which I previously held by inheritance from the same Walter.

Witnesses: John Walens, Madoc of Acton, Adam of Berkerstat, Richard of the Cross, and others.