Walter Witnessing in Early Yorkshire Charters
Early Yorkshire Charters is a multi-volume publication of written agreements called charters. The agreements range in length from a dozen or so lines to several pages. Generally they are briefer than a page. The general form in this publication is a summary of three or four lines in English, the approximate date, the location of the charter, the body of the agreement in latin, ending with a list of witnesses. Occasionally the persons compiling the agreements added a comment about the agreement -- in English. The charters are numbered consecutively beginning with the first volume and continuing from volume to volume. So, number 33 below is in volume 1 and is the thirty-third charter. Number 1860 is in volume 3, and is the 1860th charter.
The following are the agreements Walter witnessed. The latin text is not included, and English comments are included after the witness only when Walter is mentioned. The only witnesses listed are Walter and on a few occasions his son William. Almost all are related to the church in one way or another. St. Mary's was accumulating considerable wealth during this period, and many of the charters specify gifts.
Volume 1
33. Grant by William, son of Hugh de Bridessale, to the convent of Watton of 2 bovates of the fee of Herbert son of Herbert in Birdsall, lying next the land which the nuns and brethren have of the fee of patric de Ryedale. c.1175-c.1195. Lord Middleton's deeds at Wollaton Hall.
His testibus, Waltero de Bovintun, Rogero de Bavent, Gilberto de Bridessale, Waltero de Grimest[un], Willelmo de Berevilla, Ricardo de Helperthorp, Radulfo Wacelin, Roberto de Helperthorp. Thoma filio Joleni, Godefrido Talun, Willelmo de Thorgrimthorp, Paulino de Bozhale.
Herbert Fitz-Herbert, tenant of the archbishop, succeeded his brother, Robert Fitz-Herbert the chamberlain, upon the later's death without issue in 1165. In the following year he was returned as holding 3 knights' fees under the archbishop. He died in 1204. The 2 bovates given to Watton were held of him by William, son of Hugh de Bridesale, as part of a knight's fee consisting of 6 carucates of land. The archbiship's holding in Birdsall consisted at the Survey of 2 1/2 carucates in the soc of Weaverthorpe. Afterwards the archbishop acquired all or part of 3 carucates there which Ulchil the king's thegn held T.R.E. and at the Survey.
Gilbert de Bridesale, occurs in the Pipe Rolls for 1167 and 1176; Patric de Ryedale from 1176 to 1209; Walter de Bovington was the seneschal of the abbot of St. Mary's, York, from circa 1180 to the end of the century and perphaps later; Godfrey Talun and Alice his wife, and Thomas his son of Joscelin, owed money to the Jew Aaron in 1191. This charter is difficult to date, but it seems to belong to the period 1175-1195.
pp. 40-41
50. Grant by Osbert son of Walter de Frismareis to the hospital of St. Peter, York, of land in Frismareis, called Kirk-croft. 1187-1207. Chartul. of St. Leonard's, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovinton, Hugone de Alna clerico, Willelmo de Badlesmar constabulario Eboracensi, Thoma de Wilton, Suano, Astino, Roberto militite, fratribus; Petro capellano, et multis aliis.
The donor held land in Frismareis both of the archbishop and of the earl of Albermarle. A note about the family will be found among the charters relating to Holderness.
p. 55
51. Grant by Osbert de Frismareis to the hospital of St. Lenonard, York, of 3 acres of land in Frismareis, in a close called Kircroft, lying next to land of Hugh de Fauconberg. 1187-1207. Chartul, of St. Leonard's, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Willelmo de Badlesmar, Thoma de Wilton, Laurentio clerico, Hugone filio Lewini, Simon de Muhaut et Roberto fratre ejus, Hugone clerico, Johanne Fulford, Hugone clerico, Radulfo de Cawde, et multis.
pp. 55-56
121. Quit-claim by Robert de Meaux to the monks of Fountains of his right in land enclosed within the ditch of Morker which he alleged to belong to Ingerthorpe. 1185-1199. Chartul of Fount.
Hiis testibus, Walters de Bovyngtona, Gaufrido, Haget, Rogero [de] Baue[n]t, Radulfo filio Radulfi, Benedicto de Sculecotes, Alano de Synderby, Nicholao de Ripun, et multis aliis.
pp. 112-113
208. Confirmation by Hugh son of Lewin to the monks of St. Mary's York. of the gift made by Juliana his mother, towards the close of her life, of a messuage in Launelidgate, being in the parish of St. Mary in Launelidgate, which messuage Vesing (or Besing) Betemarched sometime held. The said Juliana assigned the rent of this messuage, namely 5 s. and 4 hens yearly, to purchase wax for 8 candles upon the beam over the great alter. 1180-1195. Chartul. of St. Mary's York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Boyngton, Waltero de Mareis, Willelmo tunc decano, Silvestro capellano, Toroldo capellano, Henrico de Fiskergate, Alano filio Romundi, Hugone Pusat, Roberto Bacheler, Ricardo de Camera, Turgisio clerico, Willelmo de Pontefracto, Osberto janitore, Rand[ulfo] d Harpham, Ricardo de Beverlaco et multis aliis.
p. 174
274. Quit-claim by Pain son of Waldeve and his daughters, Wymark and Gundrea, to abbot Clement and the convent of St. Mary's York, of land lying outside York, called Thorphine-croft, certain messuages of St. Marygate and one by Galmonelid, and surrender of the charter therof from abbot Savary. c.1170-1184. Chartul. of St Mary's, York.
Wymark, daughter of Pain the Dispenser, gave to Osbert the Gatekeeper of St. Mary's certain land in Bootham, which she had claimed in the abbot's court against Everard de Shipton. Teste, Walter de Bovington. This Osbert gave to the Infirmary of the abby land in Bootham which he had bought by Franco Orleve and Alice, mother of the same Osbert. Testibus. Thorold the chaplain, Turgis the clerk.
pp. 213-214
293. Grant by Walter Orfevre, son of Godwyn, to the church of St. Mary, York, of land opposite the door of his dwelling in York, and 6 pence yearly from land called "Impyngaqil." 1161-1184. Cartul. of St. Mary's, York.
By deed attested by Walter de Bovyngton, who was seneschal of the abby temp. Richard I. Walter Orfevre acknowledged his obligation to pay 12 pence yearly to the abbey for a messuage in Havergate. Land in Gutehreum-gate was sold to Walter Orfevre and Muriel his wife by Everand the clerk of Merston. It lay by the cemetery of Holy Trinity, and soon afterwards Walter gave it for the infirmary of the abbey.
pp. 227-228
370. Grant by Roger son of Uctred (de Gristhorp) to Roger de Morpath, in consideration of 25 marks, of 6 bovates in Gristhorpe, namely 3 which lie among the bovates of Gilbert de Colvill and 3 between land of the canons of Bridlington and the bovates of Robert son of Paen, to hold by paying the King's socage rent of 22 1/2d. for each bovate to be rendered to the serjeants of the king's socage of Falsgrave, and 1 lb. of pepper or 3d. yearly to the grantor. Grant also of a meadow and a gore, and the service of canons of Bridlington for 3 bovates in Gristhorpe. 1175-1189. Chartul. of Bridlington.
Hiis testibus, Walters de Bovingtona, Rain[ero] dapifero Ranulfi de Glanvilla tunc vic[ecomitis] Eboraci, W[illelmo]Vavasore, Engelram de Dunnard', Rogero de Bavent, Ricch[erio] de Wassam, Waltero filio Hugnois, T[homa] filio Petri, Roberto de Chambord, Willelmo de Atona, T[homa] filio Jollain, Baldwino de Auerstain, Radlfo de Vado, Galfrido de Neuuil, Willelmo de Buctona, Willelmo fossar[do], Roberto de Kaitona, Henrico de Kaitona.
pp. 290-291
512. Quit-claim by Isaac de Timbel to the canons of Bridlington of 3 acres of land lying outside the arable field of Blubberhouses, namely below the eaves of the wood of Pursedene-uppes at Scaldeaikes; and Ralph (his native), who sometime dwelt at Schalde-aikes, and Godit his wife with their progeny and chattels. 1195-c.1210. Chartul. of Bridlington.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovingtona et W[illelmo] filio ejus, Willelmo de Percy et Roberto filio ejus, J[ohanne] de Meus et Petro filio ejus, T[homa] de Alost, Maugero de Ergh[um] et Galfrido filio ejus, Gilberton de Spetona et Petro filio ejus, Ernaldo de Martona et W[illelmo] fratre ejus, W[illelmo] de Lekeburn, Luca Silver.
The names of the witnesses point to a date towards the end of the twelfth century as that of the issue of this charter, but Isaac de Timbel is named in the roll of the sheriff of York for 1219.
pp. 395-396
514. Grant by Robert the forester (of Knaresborough) to the canons of Bridlington of Blubberhouses, namely from Stainford Gill Beck down to Washburn between Redshaw Beck and Stainford Gill Beck up to the bounds of Beamsley, Middleton, and Denton, with common of pasture of Thrucross and Timble, for the service of a 24th part of a knight to the lord of Knaresborough 1203-1215.
Chartul. of Bridlington, penes Sir Wiliam Ingilby, Bart., f. 181. Abstract in Chartul of B. 242.
Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Percy et Roberto filio ejus, Radulfo forestario et Alano et Willelmo ejus, Benedicto de Esculecot, J[ohanne] de Melsa, Ricardo clerico de Danecastria, Adam de Bovingtona, Waltero de Bovingtona et W[illelmo] filio ejus, Willelmo de Eschales, Henrico de Biltona, W[illelmo] de Lekeburn.
pp. 387-398.
520. Notification by Geoffrey Haget to his heirs of his gift to the monks of Fountains of the town of Thorpe (Underwood) and Elwick in alms, and request that, as they desire his (eternal) welfare, they will confirm his gift and divide his inheritance between them with unanimity, lest by discord they incur loss. 1198-1199. Cartul. of Fount.
In 1201 the monks obtained a grant of free warren in their manor of Thorpe, which they had by the gift of Geoffrey Haget, as he had the same liberty by the grant of Henry II. Geoffrey was living on 16th February 1199, but died during the year, and partition of his lands was made by abbots of Fountains and Roche, Walter de Fauconberg and Walter de Bovington. His heirs were his four sisters or their descendants, namely Gundreda (unmarried); Agnes wife of Alan son of Brian of Bedale and mother of Brian Fitz-Alan, who was heir to his father at the latter's death in 1189; Lucy wife of Peter Thuret, and mother of Bartholmew; and Alice wife of John de Friston and mother of Alice wife of Jordan de St. Mary.
pp. 402-403
550. Confirmation by Henry de Beningburgh to Walter son of Lefwin and John his son of 6 bovates in Beningbrough and land called Patecroft granted to them by William son and heir of the said Henry. c.1180-1187. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Boyngton, Hamone precentore, Reginaldo Arundel, Adam de Tornoure, Thoma filio Pualini canonicis, Alexandro Arundel, Fornone, Gervasio capellanis, Radulfo filii Radulfi, Thoma Lardener, Alano de Knapton, Ricardo d Bossale, Radulfo Nuvel, Johanne Jereum, Thoma Baldewini, Ricardo de Camera, Galfrido de Rouclif, Stephano et Sewale de Schupton, Thoma de Hoby, Gilberto et Ricardo de Barneby, Wilelmo de Moubray, Widone de Wilton, Cunano.
p. 429
564. Notification by Isabel, prioress of Basedale, and the sisters and brethren, that Robert de Longchamp, abbot, and the monks of St. Mary's, York, by the express wish of Gerald (son of Lefwin), parson of Stokesley, had granted to them a cemetery at Basedale for their burial, but sepulture of their servants and men and all ecclesiastical sacrements were to belong to the church of Stokesley; the convent of Basedale to pay to St. Mary's yearly 1/2 lb. of incense. 1189-1204. St. Mary's Tower, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bo[v]igtona, domino Roaldo priore de Gisebure, domino Guidone de Bovingcurt, Laurentio decano de Seilton, Helia decano de Ridale, Gerardo persona de Stocheslei, Roberto persona de Martona, Alano de Wiltone, Willelmo de Perci, Radulfo de Noville, Willelmo de Thameton, Thoraldo capellano, Thurgisio clerico, Roberto Bacheler, Ricards de camera, Osbnerto janitore et multis aliis.
pp. 443-444
605. Quit-claim by Alan son of Alan de Kirkby Misperton with the consent of Rametta his wife and Lawrence his heir to the monks of St. Mary's of his right in the church of Kirkby Misperton. 1180-1200. Chartul. of St. Mary's York.
Testibus hiis, Rogero Tusar[do], Johane de Morwice, Hugone [filio] ejus, Willelmo de Bailolo, Alano Malacca, Roberto de Bulleford, Nicholao [de]Timbethorp, Rainal Bassete, Willelmo de Heton, Alano de Ridale, [Bartholom]eo de Toreiny, Roberto de Chambord, Alano fratre ejus, Johanne P[er]cehaia, [Wille]lmo Malacaca, Hugone de Barton, Willelmo de Hairon, Wilelmo Mau[talant], Hugone Bassett de Ketelesby, Thoma Lardiner, Germasio con[estabu]lario. Trgisio dispensatore, Stephano de Miton, Ricardo de Miton, [Ricardo] de Clifton, Galfrido de Thornton, Waltero clerico de Hornesheia, Ala[no] Elmeswell et aliis multis.
In the court of Robert de Longchamp, abbot of St. Mary's, before Walter de Bovington, the senechal (temp. Richard I), William son of Ralph de Linton released to Lawrence son of Alan de Kirkby Misperton 2 carucates in that town.
pp. 475-476
624. Quit-claim by Geoffrey Wacelin to the canons of Kirkham of the advowson of the church of Burythorpe, which he claimed against them in the court of Richard I. 1199. St. Mary's Tower, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Hugone Bardolf, magistro Rogero de Arundel, Gaufrido Haget, Philippo filio roberti, Jollano de Novill', Radulpho Bardolph, Alexandro de Baiocis, Willelmo de Perci, de Kernetbi, Rogero de Treamt[on], Nicholao Basset, Rogero Mau . . . de Veberle, Waltero de Wildeker, Wilelmo de Beruil, Willelmo Cambort, Drogone d harum, R[akulfo] Wacelin, ricardo de helpertorp, magistro Simon, magistro Roberto, Johanne de Romundebi, simone de Bred[es]shala, Roberto de Beringham, Soimone Morel.
pp. 492-493
636. Confirmation by William (de Frytheby), son of Ralph son of Ralph, to the canons of Kirkham of the gift made by William son of Ukke of 2 carucates in Firby, which the grantor's father had confirmed; to hold by the service of 1/3 knight's fee. 1192-1198. St. Mary's Tower, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Rogero de Bavent vicecomite, Alexandro de Baius, Willelmo de Perci de Kildale, Willelmo de Stainegrive, Rogero Mauleverer, Willelmo de Bereville, Alexandro de Wilton, Hugone de Wildeker, Paulino de Bonzale, Willelmo de Turgrimtorp, Willelmo Ace, Hugone de Heslarton, Waltero de Grimeston, Roberto de Everingham, Willelmo Ger, Willelmo Plaiz.
p. 501
Volume 2
795. Feoffment by abbot Clement to Wigan de Miton and the heirs begotten of Alexandra, his wife, of 2 bovates in Myton-upon-Swale, which Robert, father of the same Alexandra, formerly held, to hold for 16 pence yearly rent. Stephen, son of the said Alexandra, released his claim, but the reversion belonged to him if Wigan left no heir by Alexandra. c.1170-1184. Chartul, of St. Mary's, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero clerico de Ethelingfled
It appears that Wigan left issue by Alexandra his wife, because Robert de Longchamp, abbot of St. Mary's, granted these two bovates to Thomas, son of Wigan de Mitton, as those which Wigan his father had held. The witnesses of the grant were: Walter de Bovington, Richard de camera, Robert Bathel, John cook. Osbert "janitor," John "albus," Gerard clerk, William boteler, Robert cuzan(?), Theobald nephew of the prior.
pp. 140-141
798. Notification by Robert de Turneham to 16 men of the county that he and the monks of Byland will observe the boundaries to be awarded by them in the pasture between Snilesworth and Whorlton, of which Robert de Meinil II was rightly siesed on the day when he last went over seas, and request that they will come on Monday next after Michaelmas (1207?), to view and appoint the said boundaries. St Mary's Tower, York.
Dilectis amicis suis Willelmo de Corneburc, Walters de Bouinton
p. 143
807. Grant by Agnes de Rotessea, daughter of William Le Gras, with the consent of Robert de Meinil, her lord, to Osbert de Siwardeby of 4 bovates and the third part of 2 other bovates in Sewerby, to hold in fee by doing forinsec service of that land, where 2 carucates make a 10th part of a knight's fee. 1188. Chartul. of Bridlington.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovingtona, Ranulfo de Glanvilla, Bertrammo de Verdun, Michaele Beleth, Willelmo de Bendenges, magistro Hugone Murdac, magistro Johnanne Cumin, et coram ceteris baronibus domini regis; Willelmo de Atuna, Willelmo de Thorp, Willelmo de Buctona, Henrico Silvero, Willelmo de Swardeby, et coram multis aliis.
pp. 151-152
853. Grant by Thomas son of Robert de Joletorp to the canons of St. Peter's, York, of 2 bovates in Youlthorpe of the archbishop's fee, next land of Alice de Killum; and confirmation of the gift of 2 bovates of his fee made by Nicholas son of Serlo. 1185-1205. Reg. Mag. Album.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Radulfo Nuvel, Alexandro de Bajoc[is], Alano de Knapton, Alexandro succentore, Thoraldo, Roberto de Sancto Salvatore, Rogero de Sancto Martino, Waltero capellanis, Johanne filio Gaufridi, Johanne de Wellewyk, Rogero Mauleverer, Jordano Brittone, Willelmo de Berevill, Willelmo filio Radulfi, Alexandro de Wilton, Everardo de Sutton, Waltero de Catton, Bartholomeo de Kirkeby, Willelmo de Barkethorp, Hugone de Pusat, Roberto de Seleby, Thoma palmario, Reginaldo de Warthill et multis aliis.
pp. 191-192
961. Grant by Marmaduke Darel to the monks of St. Mary's York, of the church of Sessay in alms. 1170-1180. Chartul. of St. Mary's, York
Testibus hiis, Waltero filio Fainolf, Thoma filio Wlviet, Serlone Brun, Gosfrido filio Romundi, Hugone filio Hanan.
A similar charter of Marmaduke Darel was attested by Josceline the chaplain, Walter de Kirkeby, Adam Lovel, Gervase the constable, Geoffrey the gatekeeper, Turgis the dispenser, William de Elmeswell, Reginald his son, William the clerk of Athelingflet and William his son. The gift was confirmed by William Darel, son of the said marmaduke, his charter being attested by William de Percy, Walter de Boyngton, master Walter de Driffeld, master Michael de Clavill, Richard de Camera, Osbert the gatekeeper (janitor), Robert Bacheler, Robert Supe, Ralph de Longavilla, Wiliam boteler (pincerna), John de Hamerton, John the cook.
p. 294
989. Grant by Gilbert, son of Gilbert Hansard, to St. Clement and the chapel of Blacktoft of 20 acres of land (in Blacktoft) which master William de Harphan, rector of that chapel, surrendered to the grantor before the justices at York. 1197-1206. Durham Treasury.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, magistro Rogero Arundel, Herberto de Sancto Quintino, Johanne de Melsa, Benedicto de Sculecotes, Johanne de Harphaim, Henrico Arund[el], Johanne de Oketon.
pp. 314-315
1039. Agreement between William de Stutevill and the nuns of St. Clement, York, by which they demised to him the land called Monkhaid in the territory of Bramham, which they hold of his fee, and the mill, to hold at farm from the second Martinmas after the consecration of Geoffrey, archbishop of York, for a term of 5 years for 4 marks rent; the said William has released to them 1/2 mark of the rent (of that tenement) during his tenure of it, provided that if an escheat in a church or lay fee falls to him he will give them an equivalent or better exchange. 1192. St. mary's Tower, York.
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, G[aufrido] Eboracensi archiepiscopo, Hugone Bardulf, Henrico de Wichinton, Hugone de Bobi, Rogero de Badvent, Willelmo de Cottingham, Henrico de Knaresburc, Radulfo filio Radulfi, Willilmo filio Roberti de Aiketon, Radulfo filio Paulini, Willelmo de Atton, Thoma filio Thome, Roberto de Melsa, Benedicto de Sculecotes, Willelmo de Bonevill, Benedicto filio Aldr[edi].
p. 354
1050. Feoffment by abbot Savary to Geoffrey son of Ralph de Thornton of 5 carucates in Thornton(-le-Clay) for 2 marks yearly rent, with the homage and service of Aschetil from half a carucate of that land, in return for Geoffrey's release of his rights in Foston. c.1145-1161. Cartul. of St. Mary's, York.
Geoffrey son of Geoffrey de Thornton demised to Walter son of Simon de Lilling half a carucate in Thornton (named in the next charter), which lay next to the land of the same Walter towards the east, to hold for twelve years from 1209 for 32 pence rent, in consideration of the payment of the whole rent of those twleve years at the commencement of the term. The witneses were, Walter de Boynton, Thoma Sotavagina, Hernulfo fratre ejus, David larderario, Eschillo Brun, Daniele dpifer[o] et Daniele filio Walteri, Stephano de Shupton, Radulfo filio Huctredi, Hernulfo de Popilton, Willelmo Cenomannensi, Alano filio Petri de Knapton, Willelmo Hubald, Willelmo de Pontefracto, Roberto de Thornton.
p. 362
1054. Composition of a dispute between the monks of St. Mary's and Emma de Humez, Henry de Nevill her son and heir, and Walter de Nevill, parson of Sheriff Hutton, by which the said Emma granted to the monks an annuity of 20 marks (for a release of their right in the advowson of the church of Sheriff Hutton). 1199-1203. Cartul. of St. Mary's, York
Hiis testibus Waltero de Bovigton, Ricardo de Seleby, Willelmo de Revalle, Hugone de Belleland, abbatibus; Simone decano, Hamone thesaurario Eboracensi, magistro Willelmo archidiacono de Notingham, magistro Lisiardo, magistro Gregorio, canonicis Eboracensibus; magistro Nicholao de Well, magistro Radulfo de Hareby, magistro Michael de Davil, Ricardo de Berkinge et Sampsone, clerics; Simone de Cancy, Turgisio clerico, Ricardo de Camera, Roberto Bacheler, Osberto janitore, Gerardo clerico, Ricardo de Spineto, Johanne coco, Waltero coco, Willelmo pincerna, Roberto cruazur et multis aliis.
p. 365
1080. Grant by Ingram Aguillun to the canons of Kirkham of 2 bovates in Kirkby Grindalythe, being the outermost towards the west of 10 bovates which the grantor held there, with a toft 4 perches in width and 10 in length. c.1180-1201. St. Mary's Tower, York
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Boyingtun, Radulpho filio Radulphi, Ricardo de Averenches, Philippo fratre ejus, Ricardo de Dunstapel, Waldingo de Barton, Willelmo et Johanne filiis ejus, Roberto Lingebi, Thoma filio Willelmi de Pocchele, Roberto de Berningham.
p. 385
1141. Confirmation by Robert de Gant, son of Walter de Gant, to the canons of Bridlington of the gifts made by his said father and by Gilbert de Gant, earl of Lincoln, the grantor's brother, in lands and churches., 1170-1184. Chartul. of Bridlington.
Hiis testibus, W[altero] de Bovintona, Ernisio priore de Martona, Gilberto canonico de Martona, Galfrido cannoico de Kirkeham, Henrico de Gaunt dapifero meo, magistro Roberto Es[c]rop, R[oberto] constabulario, W[illelmo] de Trop, W[illelmo] de Siwardebi et Roberto filio ejus, Malgero de Ricthona, Adam de Bovingtona, W[illelmo] filio Adelardi, G[ilberto] de Spetona, W[illelmo] de Flaynburg et RicardoεçÎtre ejus, H[enrioc] Silver et Roberto fratre ejus, W[illelmo] de Bucktona, Malgerio de Rudestane, Radulpho de Flaineburg, Osberto de Siwardebi.
p. 438
1161. Testamentary grant by Malger de Bucton to the canons of Bridlington of 2 bovates of his 5 bovates in Buckton, lying on the south next the bovate of Warin his nephew. 1170-1180. Chartul. of Bridlington
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovingtona et Willelmo filio ejus, Ricardo Grendal, Waltero fratre ejus, Malgero de Buctona et Radulfo fratre ejus, Malgero de Ergom, Radulfo de Nevill, Adam de Bovingtona, Waltero de Thorp, Eustacio de Rychtona, Gilberto de Spetona, Stephano de Gant et Waltero Burdon.
p. 453
1168. Confirmation by Peter de Fribois, with the consent of Geoffrey, his son and heir, to the canons of Bridlington of 3 bovates in Burton-Fleming which James de Watsand gave them, to hold by doing forinsec service, where 5 carucates make a fee. 1175-1185. Chartul. of Bridlington
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Willelmo de Thorp, Ricardo de Flaynburg, Osberto de Syward[eby], Henrico Silv[er], Radulfo de Butha, Greggorio Silv[er] et Luca fratre ejus, Willelmo de Willardeby, Beneditco de Eboraco, Eudone de Thorneton, Willelmo de Clocton, Adam de Bovincton, Willelmo de Ergom, Willelmo filio Roberti de Rudestain.
p. 457
1171. Agreement between the canons of Bridlington and Alan, clerk of Kilham, whereby the canons demised to Alan 2 bovates in Burton-Fleming of the carucate which Walter de Gant gave to Simon, his cook, to hold for 2s. yearly while Alan continues in the secular garb; the canons to receive him if he desires to become a canon; with other provisions. 1170-1180. Chartul. of Bridlington
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Stephano de Killom, Petro de Fryboys et Gaufrido et Petro filis ejus, W[] de Thorp, et Waltero de Karethorp, Waltero de Killom, Herberto de Stana, Henrico Silv[er˜„Àoberto fratre ejus, Osberto de Siuuardeby, Willelmo dyacono de Langetofte, Thoma de Hale, Roberto filio Farolf.
p. 459
1210. Grant by Malger de Richton to the canons of Bridlington of 2 bovates of those 2 carucates in Reighton which were of his mother's marriage dowry, and which he held of Ralph de Nevill, with a toft of 2 acres. 1190-1210. Chartul. of Bridlington
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovington, Willelmo filio ejus, Ricardo de Grendale, Waltero de Thorp, Willelmo de Percy, Thoma de Alost, Gilberto de Scrop, Eustachio de Rychton, et filio ejus Adam.
p. 486
1265. Grant by Geoffrey de Mandevill II to the convent of Watton of pasture for 200 sheep in the fields of Huggate, with land for a sheep-fold. 1200-1216. St. Mary's Tower, York
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovintona, Rogero Maulever[er], Ricardo [de] Helperthorp, Jordano de Buggethorp. Willelmo de Santon, Petro fratre ejus, Willelmo de Ripplingham, Waltero de Hugate, Galfrido de Hugate, Nicholao filio Arnaldi, Gregorio fratre ejus, Arnaldo clerico, Herveio de Waleis, Fulconi Placard, Radulfo de Cranzwic.
p. 526
Volume 3
1344. Confirmation by Walter de Vere, son of Adam de Gousla, to the canons of Bridlington of the church of St. Swithin of Sproatley. 1200-1213. Chartul. of Bridlington
Hiis testibus, Waltero de Bovingtona et W[illelmo] filio ejus, Johanne de Sancta Cruce capellano domini regis, Benedicto capellano de Sprottele, magistro Roberto de Bridlintona, Laurencio clerico de Wiltona, Willelmo de Percy et Roberto filio ejus, T[homa] de Alost, Gilberto de Speton et Petro filio ejus, Analdo de Martona, Arnaldo de Buctona, Willelmo de Lekburn, Luca Silver, Ricardo de Irtona, Henrico de Gieseburne.
p. 63
1364. Grant by Robert the constable (of Halsham) to the monks of Meaux of his demesne of Tharlesthorpe, to hold by doing forinsec service belonging to 5 bovates, whereof 8 carucates make a knight's fee. The gift was made before earl William de Mandevill at Lambeth by his request and with his consent, at Whitsuntide in the year 1188, being the year after that in which the king of France and Henry king of England took the cross, and in the lifetime of William, the grantor's brother. St. Mary's Tower, York
Hiis testibus, Waltero [de] Bovington, Willelmo de Otringham.
p. 79
1412. Notification by the abbot and convent of Roche that certain land mentioned in the charter of Leon de Malnvers and Michael his son shall remain as the common pasture of the grange of Brancliffe and town of (North) Anston, so that neither the monks nor the men of Anston shall make any improvement there without the consent of both parties. 1176-1189. St. Mary's Tower, York
Hii sunt testes: Walterus de Boventun, Rainerus tunc temporis vicecomes Eboraci, Willelmus Fossard, Rogerus de Mugheden constabularius de Richemund, Richerius de Washam, Rogerus de Bavent, Willelmus de Etun, Willelmus filius Rodberti de Siclinghale, Tomas filius Rodberti, Race del Busc, Matheus de Estun, Willelmus de Corneburc, Rodbertus le Vavasur, Ricardus le Vavasur, Tomas filius Tome, Walterus filius Hugonis, Wilelmus de Witun, Radulfs del We, Rodbertus de la Mare, Rogerus filius Gaufridi.
p. 120
1523. Grant of Roger de Lascy, constable of Chester, to his burgesses of Pontefract of free burgage and the liberties and free laws which the king's burgesses of Grimsby enjoy. 6 June, 1194. From the original in the possession of the mayor and corporation of the borough of Pontefract.
Hiis testibus: Waltero de Bovint[ona], Huberto Dei gratia Eboracensi archiepiscopo, comite Rogero Bigot, Willelmo de Sancte Marie eccleisa, Willelmo de Warenna, Radulfo archidiacono Herefordensi, Ricardo de Herriet, Simone de Pateshilla, Hugone Peveril, Osberto filio [Hervei], Ricardo de Cestria, Hugone de Bobi, Rogero de Bavent, Radulfo filio Radulfi, Alano de Sinderbi, Thoma filio Thome, Roberto le Vavassur, Galfrido de Duttona, Roberto Valensi, Galfrido de Reinevilla, Johanne de Birkina, Yvune de Lunvilers, Thoma de Renvilla.
pp. 209-211
1653. Grant by William Veillechen to Richard de Reinevill of 3 bovates in Barnbow (in Barwick-in-Elmet) with the tofts and crofts, and land between the same Richard's house and the ridding of Ralph, the priest's son, from the spring called Edwinwell to Ralph's ditch and so to Shippen brook; doing forinsec service where 12 carucates make a knight's fee. 1190-1191. St. Mary's Tower, York
Testibus, Walters de Boventon, Osberto de Longocampo tunc vice-comite Ebor[aci], Waltero filio Hugonis, Radulfo Bardulf, Radulfo filio Radulfi, Thoma filio Thome, Malgero Vavasor, Nigellode Plumton, Alano de Sinderbi, Jordano de Insula, Rannulfo de Novomercato, Willelmo filio Roberti, Willelmo filio Everadi, Thoma de Ranevilla, Willelmo de Rie et Gileberto filio ejus, Willelmo de Alreton filio Ailsi.
p. 309-310
1860. Grant by Richard Malebisse to Walter de Beauvais of a bovate in Thornton-le-Moor, of the grantor's demesne, lying next the land of the nuns of Grendale, doing forinsec service of a bovate where 15 carucates make a knight's fee. 1190-1202. Chartul. of Font
When Robert le Waleys was sheriff of York (1204-1209) Walter "de Beauvait" gave this bovate to Fountains, and at the same time Richard Malebisse gave all his land in Thornton, being 9 bovates, with the men dwelling on that land, namely Adam son of Ralph, Ralph son of Gamel, Richard, John and Hugh, brothers of the said Adam, Thomas and Morel sons of the same Adam, with their sequel and chattels. The witnesses to these gifts were: Walter de Bovyngton, William his son, Master Simon the dean, Hamon the treasurer and the chapter of York, Robert Le Waleys then sheriff of York, Walter de Faukenberg, master Roger Marmiun, Roger de Escur XHerard le Samter of York, Walter de Beauvaiz, Robert de Lue, Swane Le Sage.
pp. 465-466
Volume IV
98. Confirmation by Richard son of Acaris de Tunstall to Rievaulx abbey of his father's gifts in [East] Bolton, as contained in his father's three charters, including 12 acres of land and a meadow, given in the third charter, which he had denied to the monks in the king's court at York. In the king's court at York before Henry, dean of York, and his fellow justices. [1192]
Hiis testibus, Petro de Ros archidiacono Karleolensi, Ernisio de Novavilla, Theobaldo de Valeines, Wimaro filio Warneri, thoma de Burg, Radulfo filio Radulfi de nesham, Willelmo de Atona, Hugone de Bobi tunc subvicecomite, Waltero de Bov[in]tona, Rogero de Laceles, Willelmo filio gameilli, Conano de Esche, Adam filio Horm, Radulfo de Vado, Henrico de Karleolo, Hugone filio arturi, Roberto de Bellerbi, Werrico et Jordano fratribus meis, et multis aliis.
Charles Travis Clay (1935) Early Yorkshire Charters; The Honour of Richmond part I, vol IV, Yorkshire Archaeological Society Record Series, p. 129
Volume V
394. Confirmation by Robert de Gant, son of Walter de Gant, to Bridlington priory of pasture and herbage on the south side of Swaledale, with licence ot make hay and to take materials for making houses and folds for 2 vaccaries, and to keep 4 unexpeditated dogs there, loose only by night; also gift of certain parcels of land in Barton [upon-Humber]. [1185-1191]
Hiis testibus, Ernisio priore de Mart[ona] et Gilberto canonico ejusdem loci, G[alfrido] canonico de Kirkam, Henrico de Gaunt dapifero meo, gagistro Roberto le Escrop', R[oberto] constabulario, willelmo de Torp', Waltero de Bouinton, W[illelmo] de Bucton, W[illelmo] de Sywrdeby et Ro[berto] filio ejus, willelmo filio Adelardi, gilberto de Speton, Osberto de Sywardeby, H[enrico] siluer et Robert fratre ejus, Willelmo de Flain©÷½”g et J[ohanne] et Richardo fratribus ejus, Ricardo de Flainburg, Galfrido de Hilderthorp', Malgero de Rudstain, Roberto filio Alexandri, Benedicto, Gregorio filio Henrici Siluer, Johanne de Hal, Brun.
Charles Travis Clay (1936) Early Yorkshire Chartes; the Honour of Richmond Part II, vol. V, Yorkshire Archaeological Society Record Series, p. 345-346
Volume VI
31. Gift by Richard de Howthorpe to Fountains abbey of a carucate of land in [Moor] Monkton which Gerard de Lutton had held of Walter the falconer and which Gerard had given to the grantor; rendering yearly 2 spurs or 4d. at Whitsuntide and doing the forinsec service at the rate of 18 carucates to a knight's fee. [1177-1212]
Hii sunt testes: Walterus de Bouinton, Nigellus de Plumton, Rdulfus de Boxco, Willelmus de Pleiz, Nigellus persona de Neuton, thomas de wilton, Ricardus de donecastre, Symon le Bret, Walterus de Sureby, masci le Waleis.
Charles Travis Clay (1939) Early Yorkshire Charters; The Paynel Fee, vol. VI, Yorkshire Archaeological Society Record Series, p. 113
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138. gift and quitclaim by William Paynel to St. Peter's, York, of a culture in Hooton [Pagnell] which he had taken into his hand when the prior of Newburgh held it. [1189-1202]
Hiis testibus, Bernardo [priore] de Novo burgo et canonicus suis Thoma et petro, Thoma filio thome, Radulfo filio Radulfi, Waltero de Bovington, Willelmo de Mainilhermer, Alano de synderby, Adma clerico, willelmo filio Helie, Ricardo Painel.
Charles Travis Clay (1939) Early Yorkshire Charters; The Paynel Fee, vol. VI, Yorkshire Archaeological Society Record Series, p. 240
Volume VII
66. Agreement between William Muleverer of Beamsley and Ralph Mauleverer of Allerton, by which the former demised to the latter specified land in Summerscales [in Beamsley]; to hold to Ralph and his heirs of William and his heirs. In return Ralph would make a road for William's access to his pasture in the moor. [1202-1203]
Hiis testibus, willelmo de Percy tunc vicecomite Ebor', Henrico de Puteaco, Waltero de Bouington', willelmo Britone, thoma de Wilt', Hugone de Lelay, Robert fratre suo, Roberto Wallensi, Simone de Mouhaut, Alano del Arches, Hugone filio apoliti, et aliis.
Charle Travis Clay (1947) Early Yorkshire Charters; The Honour of Skipton, vol. VII, Yorkshire Archaeological Society Record Series, pp. 131-132
143. Gift by Mauge le Vavasour to Robert his son of 12 bovates of land in Elslack; doing the forinsec service belonging thereto in that vill where 14 carucates of land made a knight's fee. [ante Mich. 1219]
Ego Malgerus Le Vavasure concessi et edi et hac presenti carta mea confirmavi in propria potestate mea et sanitate Roberto filio meo pro libero homagio et servicio suo duodecim bovatas terre in villa de Haylslak cum omnibus pertinentiis libertatibus et aisiamentis ad eandem terram in eadem villa pertinentibus, scilicet mj. bovatas terre quas emi de Waltero Bovinton et duas bovatas terre quas emil de Willelmo do Marton et duas bovatas terre quas emil de suyncut de Ailselaik et duas bovatas terre quas emi de Adam Stocdune et de uxore sua.
Charle Travis Clay (1947) Early Yorkshire Charters; The Honour of Skipton, vol. VII, Yorkshire Archaeological Society Record Series, pp. 220.
Volume IX
107. Confirmation by Geoffrey son of Thomas de Etton to Meaux abbey of half a carucate of land and the abbey grange in Skerne given by Thomas his father, 6 bovates leased by Odard his brother and another bovate, and all the rights and liberties granted by Thomas his father and Thomas his brother. [early 13th cent.]
Hiis testibus, Rogero persona de Wagna, Johanne de Melsa, W. de Bovyngton', Ricardo de Wyuill, etc.
p. 194
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38. Appointment by king John of William de Stuteville as sheriff of the county of York with the custody of the castles of York and Pickering. At Alnwick. 12 Feb. 1200-1.
Rex etc. G. filio Petri etc. Sciatis quod nos commisimus Willelmo de Stutevill' comitatum Ebor[aci] cum castello de Ebor[aco] et castello de Pikering' cum balliva et ipse attornavit loco suo Walterum de Bovinton' ad comitatum Ebor[aci] cum castello recipiendum et attornavit loco suo Johannem de Meausse ad recipiendum castellum de Pikering' cum balliva. Et ideo vobis mandamus quod mandetis vicecomiti et constabulario vestris per litteras vestras patentes uod illa ei liberent. Et in rei hujus testimonium litteras nostras patentes vobis mittimus. T[este] me ipso apud Alnewic' xij. die Februarii [anno regni nostri secundo].
p. 113
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49. Confirmation by Nicholas de Stuteville [I] to Fountains abbey of all the land which William de Stuteville, his brother, had held in Kirkby Ouseburn. [1205-18]
Hiis testibus, Willelmo de Perci, Ricardo Malebiss, Waltero de Bouingt[ona], Gaufrido Fossard, Ricardo de Brertona, Nicholao de Cait[ona],Roberto de Mulwaith, Matheo forest[ario], Johanne ostiar[io], Roberto le Oissellur, Normanno de Aiuill'.
p. 123
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65. Gift by Alice de Stuteville to Bridlington priory, for the soul of Isabel her sister, of a toft in Thornholme [par. Burton Agnes]. [1199-1219]
Hiis testibus, Ancelmo filio meo, Waltero de Bouington' et Willelmo filio ejus, Willelmo de Percy et Roberto filio ejus, magistro Henrico de Willardeby, Willelmo de Lekeburn, Arnaldo de Marton, Luca Siluer.
p. 134
Volume X
92. Confirmation by Robert de Ros [II] to Meaux abbey of the gift in Warter made by Geoffrey Trussebut, his uncle, and of the land of Arras called Blanchemarle given by Geoffrey Dagon; also of the gifts of William son of Asketil in Warter, of Robert son of Osmund, of Walter de Boynton in Arnold, of Richer de Arnold of the site of the grange there, of Gilbert son of William de Dalton in Harlthorpe [par. Bubwith], of Osbert de Frismarais between Beeford and Nunkeeling, and of Simon Tuschet in Middleton on the Wolds. [1210-26]
The gifts are recorded in the Meaux Chronicle, their date being shown by the tenure of the various abbots during whose rule they were made. Gilbert son of William de Dalton, besides confirming gifts of his father in North Dalton, gave 2 bovates in Harlthorpe, 1150-60. Osbert de Frismarais gave land and pasture in Beeford and Dunnington. Walter father of William father of Ingelram de Boynton gave 2 bovates in Arnold, which he had purchased from Richer de Arnold, 1182-97.3
3 Chron. de Melsa, i, 102.
Volume XI
31. Confirmation by William de Percy [II] to Watton priory of 4 bovates of land in Burnby [wap. Harthill] given by Walter de Boynton [c. 1168-1175]
p. 40.
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141. Gift by Walter de Fauconberg to Fountains Abbey of the exchange of 6 bovates of land in the field of Kettlewell, namely four which they had held in the time of his father and two others which he had exchanged with them, acre for acre, adjoining the four; and grant of transit through his land for cattle and 460 sheep over specified routes; for which he received 10 marks. [c. 1175-90]
Hiis testibus, Nicholao, Alano, Henrico, Guillelmo canonicis Ripponie, Roberto capellano de Ketelwella, Amando pincerna, petro de Friesmareis, petro de Wyhet[ona], Roberto pincerna, petro de Pinz, Waltero de Bouint[ona], Hugone de Fakinb[erg], Willelmo de Cornebur[g], Johanne de Beuerl[aco], Radulfo filio Radulfi, Radulfo de Aldef[eld], et comitatus Eboraci.
pp. 165-166.
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148. Demise by Richard of St. Omer to Alan de Arches and his heirs of 5 bovates of land in Rainton which he had claimed against him; rendering yearly 5s. and making a payment of 2 marks of silver in recognition.
Hiis testibus, Reinero tunc vicecomite, petro fratre, Ricardo Malebisse, Adam de Reinevile, Rogero de Bauent, Thoma filio thome, Waltero de Bohingtun, Hugone de Flamevile, Willelmo de Corneburg, Ricardo filio widonis, Hugone Malebisse, Johane filio Widonis, Bertramo de Stiuetun, Willelmo filio ejus, ricardo filio thome, Nigello de Plumtun, Henrico filio fuche, et multis aliis.
p. 171.
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225. Gift by Walter de Boynton to Watton priory of 4 bovates of land in Burnby, the nuns having received his two daughters into their society as nuns. [c. 1168-1175]
p. 296
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226. Gift by Robert the prior and convent of Watton to Warter priory of half a carucate of arable land in Burnby which they had of the gift of Walter de Boynton, in exchange for a carucate of arable land in Hawold [par. Huggate] which Warter priory had of the gift of Geoffrey Trussebut. [c. 1190-1205]
p. 297
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281. Gift by Beatrice widow of Peter de Meaux to Fountains abbey of 17 bovates of land in Birkhou and 'Bakesternberch', within specified bounds, of her free patrimony, with an aditional 13 acres next the boundary of Baldersby; the abbey to do forinsec service on the basis of 12 carucates to a knight's fee. [1182-89]
Hiis sunt testes: . . . Walterus de Buuingt[ona] . . .
p. 349.
Volume XII
1. Settlement of the plea between Ivo son of Richard Noble and Peter son of William de Anlaby in the court of Robert de Lonchamp, abbot of St. Mary's York, on 23 February 1204[-5] by wager of battle for 24 bovates of land in Anlaby, by which Ivo quitclaimed to Peter his right therein that he had claimed in the said court by the king's writ of right, for 10 marks of silver.
Hiis testibus, Roberto de Longocampo abbate sancte Marie, Hamone thesaurario ecclesie sancti Petri Ebor[acensis, Ricardo persona de Semare, Martion fratre suo, Philippo de Capella, Matheo clerico, gilleberto de Benigwrthe, Waltero de Bouington, Waltero de Katton, Osberto janitore, Ricardo de Camera, Radulfo de Lungeuill', Supe, Juliano de Dunestaple, Alan Jordan', Waltero Jord[an'], Alano de Akum.
pp. 30-31.
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