The Count of Mortain.

In Langetouet (Langthwaite), Arulf had one manor of eleven bovates for geld. There is land to one plough.

In the same vill, Ulchil had one manor of four carucates for geld. There is land to three ploughs.

In Scinestorp (Skinthorpe. Depopulated), Ulsi and Archil had two manors of two carucates and five bovates for geld. There is land to two ploughs. Now, there is in the demesne there one plough and two bordars. These six 88 manors, T. R. E., were worth six pounds; now,

four pounds. Nigel has [them] of Count Robert.

This soke belongs to Watelag (Wheatley) :-Donecastre (Doncaster), six a bovates, Benedleia (Bentley, par. Arksey), three bovates, Langetouet (Langthwaite), carucate and seven bovates, Adeuuic (Adwick-le-Street), half a carucate, Sandalia (Long Sandal), half a carucate. Together for geld, four carucates. Now, one plough [is] there in the demesne, and one sokeman and seven villanes and eight bordars having five ploughs. Brush-wood, seven quarenteens in length and seven in breadth.

Osgotcros Wapentac (OSGOLDCROSS WAPENTAKE).

In Adewic (Adwick-le-Street), there are two bovates for geld. The soke is in Marra (Marr). Now, Nigel has one plough there. it was worth five shillings; now, five shillings.

Staincros Wapentac (STAINCROSS WAPENTAKE).

T. R. E.,

In Pillei (Pilley), Elric had one manor of two carucates for geld, and one plough may be there. Wood, pasturable, one leuga in length and one in breadth. The whole, one leuga in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now six shillings and eight pence. Richard has there 89 one plough in the demesne, and three villanes and three bordars with two ploughs.

In Tancresleia (Tankersley), Leduuin had one manor of one carucate and a half for geld, where two ploughs may be. Now, Richard has there three villanes and two bordars with two ploughs. A church is there, and a priest. Wood, pasturable, one leuga in length and one in breadth. The whole manor, one leuga and a half in length and one lenga in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth twenty shillings; now, seven shillings.

In Wrleia (Wortley), Elric had one manor of one carucate for geld, and one plough may be [there]. Now, Richard has one plough there, and three villanes and three bordars with two ploughs. Wood, pasturable, half a leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth. The whole, one

87 "The site of this lost vill has been well ascertained, by Mr. Bower and Mr. Wrightson, to have been in some closes between Cusworth and Newton, where are still certain unevennesses of the surface, indicative of buildings having formerly existed in that place" (South Yorks. II., 490).

88 Namely, two manors in Wheatley, two in Langthwaite, and two in Skinthorpe.

88 Six underlined and three superscribed.

89 Orig., fo. 308 b, col. 1.-Facsimile Edit., page xxii.

The Count of Mortain.

leuga in length and one in breadth.

now, eight shillings and eight pence.

T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings;

Ainesti Wapentac (AINSTY WAPENTAKE).

In Torp (Pallethorpe), Aluuin had one manor of six bovates for geld, and one plough may be there. Nigel has [it]. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now, it is waste.

Borchescire Wapentac (CLARO WAPENTAKE).

In Ulsigouere (Hunsingore), Ligulf had one manor of four carucates and three bovates for geld, where two ploughs may be. Now, Richard has [it]. T. R. E., it was worth thirty shillings; now, it is

waste.

In Gemunstorp (Ingmanthorpe), one carucate and a half soke.

Halichelde Wapentac (HALLIKELD WAPENTAKE).

In Cundel (Cundall) and Nortone (Norton-le-Clay), a berewick and Ledebi (Leckby), a berewick, Wallef had one manor of twentyone carucates for geld, where twelve ploughs may be.

90

has [it] now, and it is waste. Alured holds [it] of him.

Count Robert

To the same manor belongs this soke :-In Ledebi (Leckby) four carucates, in Branstone (Brampton Hall, par. Kirkby Hill), two carucates, in Goindel ( ) two carucates, in Staneleia

)

) one caruTogether, fourAll [are] waste,

) there is one villane with

) one carucate, in Danefelt ( cate, in Caldeuuelle ( ) four carucates. teen carucates for geld, where eight ploughs may be. except that in Caldeuuella ( half a plough. The whole manor, two leugæ in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth four pounds; now, twenty shillings. In the above-mentioned manor of Cundel (Cundall) there are four villanes with two ploughs.

[Fo. 308 b, col. 2, blank.]

VI. LAND 91 OF EARL ALAN. 92

In Ghellinghes (Gilling), Earl Eduin had one manor of four carucates for the King's geld, in which sixteen ploughs may be. Now,

90 Distributed thus:-Cundall 12 car., Norton 7 car., and Leckby 2 car. See the Recapitulation.

91 Orig., fo. 309 a, col. 1.-Facsimile Edit., page xxiii.

92 Alan the Red, one of the many sons of Eudo, Count of Penthievre, in Brittany, his mother being, very probably, Innoguent, daughter of Alan "Cagnart," Count of Cornouaille. He held some 270 manors in various parts of England, in addition to his possessions in Yorkshire.

The reason for his having been so amply rewarded is not apparent. He founded a castle, on a new and noble site (called "Hindrelag," I believe (Vide postea, page 530), to which he gave the name of Richmond. To him Abbat Stephen and his monks were indebted for the gift of St. Olave's church, and land adjacent, at Galmanho, without the walls of York, "that with the King's licence it might be the site of an abbey for them." The Earl died in 1089, and was interred, it is

Earl Alan.

Earl Alan has there in the demesne two ploughs, and seven villanes with two ploughs. A church, and twelve acres of meadow. Underwood, one leuga in length and one in breadth.

To this manor belong these berewicks :-Herfort (Hartforth) three carucates, Neuton (Newton Morell?) six carucates, Cudtun (North Cowton) three carucates, and another Cudtun (South? Cowton) three carucates, Argun (Eryholme) six carucates, Hale (Healaugh?) two carucates and a half, Staplendun (Stapleton) three carucates, Forset (Forset) eight carucates, Bereford (Barforth) three carucates.

Together, thirty-seven carucates and a half for geld, and thirty-seven ploughs may be [there]. All [are] now waste, except that in Herfort (Hartforth) there is one homager having three ploughs, and in Cudtun ( Cowton), Godric the steward has, under the Earl, one plough in the demesne, and five villanes and two bordars with three ploughs.

To the same manor also belongs this soke :-in Moltun (Moulton) sixteen carucates for geld, and twelve ploughs may be [there]. Ulf had one manor there. Now, Earl Alan has in the demesne three ploughs, and four villanes and four bordars with one plough and a half.

In Barton (Barton) two carucates and a half, in Aplebi (Eppleby) seven carucates, in Cliue (Cliff, on Tees) three carucates, in Cartun (Carlton, par. Stanwick ?) two carucates, in Bereford (Barforth) one carucate, in Ulfeton (Ovington), three carucates, in Gerlinton (Girlington) three carucates, in Witcliue (Wycliffe) twelve carucates, in Torp (Thorpe, par. Wycliffe) three carucates, in Mortha' (Mortham) three carucates, in Eghistun (Eggleston) three carucates, in Bringhenale (Brignall) twelve carucates, in Scracreghil (Scargill) three carucates, in Berningha' (Barningham) four carucates, in Lastun (West Layton) three carucates, in Latton (East Layton) three carucates, in Stenuueghes (Stanwick) three carucates, in another Stenuueghe (Stanwick) one carucate. Together, seventy and one carucates and a half for geld, and as many ploughs may be there. Now, they are entirely waste.

Besides [these], in Mannefelt (Manfield) there is also soke of this manor of sixteen carucates for geld, where as many ploughs may be. Now, Earl Alan has there three sokemen having one carucate and six bovates of this land, and therein three ploughs. The rest is waste. One fishery is there, rendering ten shillings. A church 93 is there.

In Hottun (Great Hutton) there is also soke of the above-men tioned manor of six carucates for geld, where six ploughs may be. Tor has there under the Earl one plough in the demesne, and seven villanes and four bordars with two ploughs. In these lands there are meadows in some places, also underwood. For the most part [they are] waste.

probable, at Bury St. Edmunds. He was succeeded in his title and estates by his brother Stephen, at whose solicitation King William Rufus "laid, with his own hands, the first stone of a new and much larger establishment, changed the dedication from St. Olave to St. Mary, and

added many rich grants." (Wellbeloved's Account of St. Mary's Abbey.)

93 The church of All Saints, Manfield, was appropriated to the abbey of St. Agatha, at Easby, founded about 1152 by Roald, Constable of Richmond castle.

Earl Alan.

T. R. E., they were worth fifty-six pounds; now, they render four pounds. The whole manor two leugæ in length and two in breadth.

94

In Middeltun (Middleton Tyas), Ulf had one manor with sac and soke, of six carucates for geld, and as many ploughs may be [there]. Uctred has [it] now of Earl Alan. In the demesne one plough, and five villanes with four ploughs. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings; now, twenty shillings. The whole manor two leugæ in length and four quarenteens in breadth.

In Naton (Kneeton), Ulf had one manor, with sac and soke, of eight carucates for geld, and six ploughs may be [there]. Now, Uctred has [it] of the Earl. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings; now, it is waste. The whole, two leugæ in length and half [a leuga] in breadth.

In Staplendun (Stapleton), Tor had one manor of five carucates for geld, and as many ploughs may be [there]. Now, Enisan 5 has [it] of the Earl. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now, it is waste. whole, one leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth.

The

In Berningha' (Barningham), Tor had a hall and two carucates of land for geld, and two ploughs may be [there]. Now, Enisan has [it] of the Earl. It is waste. The whole, two leugæ in length and one in breadth. But there is underwood one leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth.

In Latton (East Layton), Torfin had three carucates of land for geld, with sac and soke, and three ploughs may be [there]. Now, Bodin has [it] of the Earl. T. R. E., it was worth three shillings; now, it is waste. The whole, one leuga in length and one in breadth.

In Stenwege (Stanwick), Tor had three carucates, with sac and soke, and three ploughs may be [there]. Now, Enisan has, of the Earl, in the demesne one plough, and three villanes with two ploughs. T. R. E., it was worth three shillings; now, twelve shillings. The whole, half a leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth.

In the same 96 vill there is one carucate for geld, and the soke is in Ghellinghes (Gilling).

In Dirneshala (Over Dinsdale), Elsi had one manor of three carucates for geld, and three ploughs may be [there]. Now, Earl Alan has [it], and it is waste. Half a leuga in length and as much in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings. The soke of this manor belongs to Aluerton" (Northallerton).

In Smetton (Great Smeaton) six carucates for geld, and six ploughs may be [there]. Malgrim had one manor there. Now, Earl Alan has [it], and it is waste. The King has two carucates of this land. whole, one leuga and a half in length and one leuga in breadth.

The

In Langeton (Langton-on-Swale) nine carucates for geld, and nine

94 Orig., fo. 309 a, col. 2.-Facsimile Edit., page xxiii. b.

95 Enisant Musard," whose chief residence appears to have been at Aldburgh (vide postca). He was a benefactor to St. Mary's abbey, York, to which he gave the church of Croft, and to the priory of St. Martin, at Richmond, on which he bestowed the third garb from

all his demesne lands.

96 See page 528, antea, and the Recapitulation in duabus Steinueges iiij. car."

97 See "Aluertune" and "Digneshale," under "Land of the King," pages 328, 329, antea.

98 See "Land of the King," antea, under" Aluertune."

Earl Alan.

ploughs may be [there]. Torfin (three carucates and a half) and Finegal (two carucates) had two halls there. Torfin with sac and soke, and a third [person], Tor by name, the remaining land, with sac and soke, but not a hall. Now, Bodin and Herveus have [it] of the Earl. T. R. E., it was worth twenty-two shillings; now, it is waste. The whole, one leuga in length and one in breadth. Twelve acres of meadow.

In 99 Caldewelle (Caldwell) six carucates for geld, and six ploughs may be [there]. Tor had one manor there. Now, Enisan has [it] of Earl Alan. In the demesne one plough, and one acre of meadow. The whole, one leuga in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth twenty shillings; now, the same.

In Aldeburne (Aldbrough), for geld, eight carucates, and eight ploughs may be [there]. Tor had one manor there; now, Enisan has [it] of Earl Alan. In the demesne one plough, and eleven villanes and three bordars with six ploughs. Four acres of meadow. A mill and a church. The whole, one leuga in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings; now, four pounds.

In Cartun (Carlton, par. Stanwick) there are two carucates for geld, and it is inland in Aldeburne (Aldbrough).

In Clesbi (Cleasby) six carucates for geld, and six ploughs may be [there]. Tor had one manor there. Now, Enisan has [it]. In the demesne one plough, and two villanes with one plough. Two acres of meadow. The whole, one leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now, the same.

In Crofst (Croft), for geld, fourteen carucates, and twelve ploughs, may be [there]. 100 had one manor there; now, Enisan has [it] of Earl Alan. Five acres of meadow. The whole, oue leuga in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth forty shillings; now, it is

waste.

In Torp (Thorpe, par. Wycliffe), for geld, two carucates, and two ploughs may be [there]. Raven had one manor there; now, Enisan has [it], and it is waste. One acre of meadow. The whole, six quarenteens in length and one in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth five shillings.

In Stradford (Startforth), for geld, six carucates, and six ploughs may be [there]. Tor (two carucates) and Torfin (four carucates) were there; he had a manor; the other not. Now, Enisan has the land of Tor, and Bodin the land of Torfin. They are waste, but only a church is [there]. T. R. E., it was worth twelve shillings. The whole, one leuga in length and one in breadth.

2

In Hindrelag (Richmond?), for geld, five carucates, and three ploughs may be [there]. Tor had one manor there; now, Enisan has [it]. In the demesne one plough, and six villanes and two bordars with three ploughs. A church is [there], and a priest. Underwood, one leuga in length and half [a leuga] in breadth. T. R. E., it was worth ten shillings; now, sixteen shillings.

In Asebi (Easby), for geld, six carucates, and five ploughs may be [there]. Tor had one manor there; now, Enisan has in the demesne

99 Orig., fo. 309 b, col. 1.-Facsimile

Edit., page xxiv.

100 The name is omitted, and no space

is left for it.

1 That is Torfin.

See page 527, antea, note 92.