| Description | 1 Grant: Baldwin, Earl of Albemarle, with the consent of his wife Countess Hawise, to Robert the Constable property 100s. from his rents of Holdernesse Witnesses: Walter de Fauconberg, Fulk de Oyr, Philip de Langeb, Adam de Capell, Geoffrey de Heselton, Ranulf the Sheriff, William de Holdebeche. (1195 - 1212)
2 Quitclaim: Hawise, Countess of Albermarle, to Fulk de Oyri relating to as DDCC/135/1.
3 Gift: William de Forz to Robert the Constable relating to as DDCC/45/2
4 Confirmation by William, Earl of Albemarle of an exchange made between Simon de Sceflingu and W's. men of Sceftling property Simon to have a mill near his house of Prmdtinga wherever he wishes, in his own fee or in the said exchange; and to move his mill near the Humber wherever he will on the Flethe; and to have whatever is necessary to complete the mill quickly from the work on the land ("de operoterre") in Lanstauenum Given at Albemarle. Witnesses: William Biseth, Ulbert the Constable, William his brother, Richard his brother, William de Rimswella, Master Waren ("Guarinus"), Bernard de Helewella, Basing son of Sweyn. (1150 - 1176)
(See Early Yorkshire Charters, Vol. 3., p. 109).
5 Gift: William, Earl of Albemarle, to William the Constable relating to as DDCC/45/1
(1160 - 1170)
6 Gift: in frankalmoign: Erenburch de Burtona wife of Ulbert the Constable to Swine Priory property 1 carucate in Freistingthorp in the N. part of the said town towards Brellington, with the men living on it Doing forinsec service as where 7 carucates make a knight's fee. Witnesses: Isaac the clerk, Thorold the priest of St. Nicholas of Beverley, William de Kaitona, William Halthen, Robert Jurdan, Hugo de Frisbi, Ralph his brother, Hugh de Ulci, Amand Pincerna, William de Scrutevill, Stephen de Merflet, William his son, Amand de Sutton, Richard son of Sayer, Thomas de Melsa, Simon Kamerinton, (Peter) of Aldeburgh, William Cokerel, Walter de Frismar, Robert de Ulram, Stephen de Killum, William de Oketon, Thomas de Winested, Robert de Gloucestr', Alan Jurdan, William de Fury, Robert de Kare, Ralph de Risa, William de Halsham, Thomas de Alost, Stephen and John (his) brothers. See "Early Yorkshire Charters Vol. III, p. 76.
(1155 - 1170)
7 Gift: Robert the Constable to his brother (`"frari meo") Ralph de Alost son of Gilbert de Alost: for his service relating to 2 carucates in Fraistingthorp With remainder to Ralph's brother Thomas. Doing forinsec service as where 7 carucates make a knight's fee. Witnesses: Master Robert de Swina, Alexander the canon of the same, William Kattun, William Haltham, Robert Jurdain, Robert de Gloucestre, Alan Jurdan, William de Furn, Robert de Kaiton Robert, Ralph de Risa, William de Halsham, William Otringham steward of the earl, Hugh de Frisb', Ralph his brother, Amand Butun, William de Sor', John his brother, Stephen Dm'st, William his son, Amand d'Sout', Richard son of Sayer, Robert de Melsa, Thomas his brother, John son of Peter de Melsa, Hugh de Halsham, Stephen and Ralph his sons, Simon son of Isaac, William his brother, Simon (d'am?), Peter dalb', John son of Robert, Robert d' beu', William Kakel, Stephen Cokel, Robert and Matthew his sons, Walter de Frihm., Stephen de Killom, William d' Okett, Walter de Bounet. Seal, equestrian.
(1185 - 1195)
8 Memorandum (from Meaux Chronicles) of gift by Robert the Constable (who went with Richard I into the Holy Land) "an old man, full of days and signed with the cross", to Meaux Abbey property 500 ac., being his lordship and capital messuage of Tharlesthorp, and the town of Halsham, until they recovered the 160 marks they had loaned to him; and of confirmations by his nephew Robert (son of brother William who died before him) (early 13th cent.).
9 Memorandum of Gift: Robert the Constable to William/Uctred property 4 bovates in Halsham Seal, equestrian son of his servant (c.1180).
10 Quitclaim for 3 marks: Thomas de Alost to his nephew Robert the Constable property ½ carucate in Flintona which Reginald Rex held of T. de A. Witnesses: Fulk de Olry, John de Melsa, Adam de Thorne, Stephen de Merflet, Ralph de Gousill, Peter Brimbald Ranulf the sheriff, William Passemer, William Oy', Herbert de Flinton, Peter de Melsa, Richard Buk, Simon the Constable, William de Walscoc, Gilbert de Walscock, Thomas the clerk.
(Early 13th cent.)
11 Gift: Fulk de Oiri to Robert the Constable in marriage with his daughter Ela property ½ carucate in Newton which Robert the Constable (uncle of the said Robert) gave to Walter de Tharet Witnesses: Adam de Torno, John de Melsa, Simon de Sketling, William Passemer, John de Humbleton, Walter de Weton, William de Holbechia, William de Welsonia, Robert de Glocestre, William de.
(Early 13th cent.)
12 Memorandum that no words have been omitted from the preceding deed, but some are missing from it which are present in that following.
13 As 11 but including a clause for reversion to Fulk on deaths of Robert, Ela and heirs of their bodies, Fulk rendering £1 yearly to right heirs of Robert. Witnesses: as 11 but "Sketling" now "Skeftling" and Ranulf the sheriff is included.
14 Memorandum of adoption by Simon le Constable son of William, and grandchild and heir of Adela de Ory of the Oiry arms (barry or and azure) in place of those of his ancestors (or a fess chequy argent and azure, in chief a lion passant gules).
15 Gift: Marmaduke de Tweng to William the Constable of Holderness, in marriage with his daughter Cicely property £7. rents in County Lincolnshire (i.e. 100s. from Prior and convent of Sixell for land in Legelby and Wivelingham; and 40s. from Robert de Hotham for the town of Hotham) Witnesses: Fulk de Oyri, John de Athona, Walter de Grendalle, Roger Agillum, John de Elington, Gilbert de Athona, Simon the Constable, William de Driffeud, Simon de Stutevill, Thomas de Hotham, William de Burton, Walter de Hotham, Walter de Edlington, Thomas de Melsa, Robert de Galmetun.
(Sep. 1227)
16 Demise for a year: Dame Katherine, widow of Sir John de Dantorp to Sir Simon the Constable property all her land of Pinndaxe and Skefcling with her manor of Pinnhaxe. And (for herself, and for her daughter (and Sir John's) Erneburg) all property falling to them on death of Sir John in Wencop, Pinndhaxe and Skefcling Rendering £10. Witnesses: Sir John de Frismarais, Sir Fulk the Constable. Morrow of Pentecost, 1277.
(17 May 1277)
17 Convention between Sir Marmaduke de Tweng and William the Constable, son of Robert the Constable of Holdernesse property 1 bovate and service of 6 carucates in Killum given by Sir M. to W. in marriage with his daughter Cicely Reserving services due to the archbishop and chapter of Rouen Witnesses: Fulk de Oyri, John de Ancona, Walter Grendalle, Roger Agillun, John de Edlington, Simon the Constable. Michaelmas 1227.
(29 Sep. 1227)
18 Gift: Sir John son of Sir Godfrey de Melsa to Geoffrey son of William de Skeftlyng property 4 closes in Halsham and 8 ac. on either side of the town (i.e. the closes which Eustace son of the chaplain ("Capelli"). Richard Ferrans, Geoffrey Auceps, and Robert Sesse sometime held; and the 8 ac. Alan Paumer sometime held (being 8 ac. on the S. of the town in one selion which lies with Biscopkelds in length from the town to the boundaries, and thence in the moor towards the N.; and 8 ac. on the N. of the town beginning at the close of Eustace son of the chaplain and running W.) Witnesses: Sir William the Constable, Sir Fulk his brother, Sir Simon his son, Thomas de Rosse.
(Early 13th cent.)
19 Gift: William the Constable to Hugh son of Geoffrey de Oyry for life property all lands in Lutham which he inherited from his uncle Geoffrey Oyri and which Dame Ida le Oyri held in dower on death of G. her husband Witnesses: Sir Robert de Rye, Sir Giles de Gowsell, Sir Peter his brother, Sir Fulk the Constable, "Lave", Gilbert de Cheyle, William de Trig'gillm., Thomas the physician ("medico"), Thomas de Westm', John son of Bernard, Roger de Geyt, Geoffrey de Oyri, William de Oyri, Robert de Rigsted.
(Early 13th cent.)
20 Gift: Roger Lassels to Robert the Constable property his daughter Avice in marriage, with lands after his death Robert to receive 250 marks if Roger has a male geir who succeed him. Witnesses: Sir Amand de Ruda, Sir William de Faucunberge, Sir Ralph de Gousill, Ralph de Lelle, John de Erengon, Peter his brother, William de Grimston, William de Furno.
(1282)
21 Similar to 20 (Robert, son of Simon the Constable: the lands being those Avice will share with her sisters on death of her father Roger, he having no male heir). Morrow of SS. Gervase and Prothasius 10 Ed. I.
(20 June 1282)
22 Quitclaim: for 25 marks: Thomas de Alost to Robert son of William the Constable property 3 carucates in Erenburch Burton and 3 carucates in Newton near the same Burton; 2 carucates in Tarlesthorp; and 2 carucates in Merton Witnesses: Walter de Fauconberge, John de Melsa, Adam de Horne, John de Lacet, John de Harpham, John de Audabe, Nicholas de Chavingourt, Robert de Witon, Herbert de Aremes, Walter de Caretorp, William de Cadenas, Peter de Ketelbi, William de Coupland, Golding.
(Early 13th cent.)
23 Quitclaim: Katherine widow of Simon le Constable to his son Robert property all property in Merton, Sprotle and Newton and 100s. rent in Sixle, County Lincolnshire, which Simon sometime held Witnesses: Sir Robert de Heydon, Sir John de Hagham, Sir John de Michelborne, William de Prestlonde, Nicholas Wyndon, Hugh de Hame clerk. Given at Westminster, Mon. in morrow St. Dunstan bishop 7 Ed. II.
(20 May 1314)
24 Confirmation: Dame Elizabeth de Burgo widow of Roger de Damaray to Sir Robert le Constable of Holdernesse and wife Avice property fourth part of manor of Kirkeby under Knolle Rendering 53s. 4d. yearly for life of Dame E., and doing services to Sir Geoffrey de Upsall (except those due to Lord Wake and Lord Mowbray). Given at Clare, Sun. after St. Peter in chains. 33 Ed. III.
(6 Aug. 1329)
25 Grant in frankalmoign: Robert le Constable son and heir of Sir Simon le Constable to Bridlington Priory property all his property and services in Frausthorpe Given at Burton Constable, Octave Purification B.V.M. 1305. Witnesses: Sir Simon Gowsell, Sir John de Sutton, Henry de Fauconberge, Theobald de Brigham, John de Murton.
(9 Feb. 1305/6)
26 Defeasance of Acknowledgement before the King's justices at York by Sir Robert son of Simon le Constable de Holdernesse, (`Mon. after quindene St. Martin 2 Ed. I - i.e. 27 Nov. 1273) that he owes his son John £2,000 of silver and has granted to him an annual rent of £100 of silver from his manors of Halsham and Burton Constable and his property in Tharlsthorp Otryngham, Kaynham, Paghel and Paghelholm. (Defeasable on condition Sir R. does not alienate anything from inheritance of J? - Incomplete). Witnesses: Sir Robert de Hilton, Sir Walter de Fawcumberge, Sir William de la Towers, John de Surderal, Herbert de Flynton, John son of Thomas Glocestre, Walter de Waldegrave, Robert de Wythornwyk.
(Apr. 1274)
27 Confirmation: William son of Sir Robert le Constable of Holdernesse to John Glocestr and wife Avice property messuage and 3 bovates in Newton Constable. Witnesses: Sir Robert le Constable of Holdernesse, Sir William de la Twire, Walter de Haytefield, Simon de Sprotle, Ralph de Glocestr. Given at Newton Constable, Sab. after St. Mark evangelist 1328.
(30 Apr. 1328.)
28 Marriage Settlement: between Sir Roger de Lascelles and Sir Simon le Constable: on marriage of Robert, son and heir of Sir Simon, and Avice, daughter of Sir Roger, which shall take place before Nat. St. John baptist following (24 June) property Sir R. to settle his manor of Thornetofte, County Lincolnshire on R. and A. and children. To revert to Sir. R., if there be no children. Sir R. to pay 250 marks to R., if he (Sir. R.) have a male heir who survives him. Sir S. to give to them his manor of Dodynton (Dunnington) in Holderness Witnesses: Sir William de Saham, Justice of the King, Sir William de Holteby. John Cheyna the writer of this. 3 weeks of Easter 10 Ed. I.
(19 Apr. 1282)
29 Grant: Sir John Constable of Halsham to Dame Matilda de Copledyke property remainder of an annual rent of 40 marks on death of his mother Dame Albreda, part of annual rents of 120 marks in Burton Constable, Newton, Marton, Halsham, Tharlesthorpe, Kaingham, Hedon, Paulholme and Thirnetofte which Dame A. holds for her life with reversion to him Witnesses: Sir Ranulf Fitz John, John de Wilton, Peter de Ormesby, Thomas de Wilton, John de Fabynges. Sab. before St. Mary Magdalene 1370.
(20 July 1370)
30 Agreement between Joan widow of Thomas de Colewynne, Sir Robert de Tylyolle and wife Matilda, Sir Ralph Fitz Ranulph and wife Theophila, and Robert le Constable and wife Avice (daughters and heirs of Sir Roger de Lascelles) on the division of Sir Roger's fees in Yorks., Westmorland and Lincolnshire property homage, service and fees of free towns of Sournta' and Estkryke, County Yorks., to remain to Joan de C. All in Yorks to remain to Robert and Avice le C. All others in Lincolnshire and in Westmorland to remain to Robert and Matilda de T. and Ralph and Theophila Fitz R. Given at Eskryke, Wed. after Nat. St. John baptist. 30 Ed. I.
(27 June 1302)
31 Letter of Attorney: John Bardolph, lord of Wyrmegeye and his wife Dame Elizabeth to their knight John de Lasseles relating to to deliver seisin to Dame Avice wife of Robert Constable of Halsham, of a fourth part of the manor of Kirby-under-Knolle Given at Wirmegeye Mon. in/St. Nicholas 30 Ed. III (Translation).
(9 May 1356)
32 Gift: Matilda widow of Sir Robert de Tilliol to Sir Robert le Constable of Holdernesse and his wife Dame Avice property all her share of the manor of Kirby-underknoll, With 1 messuage, 1 bovate, 46½ ac. 1r. 10 p., and rents of 4s. 8¾d. and 1 lb. of pepper in Eskryk (Reserving a fourth part of the manor of the town and of the advowson of Estkryk) ie the messuage William Foster holds at will, a bovate Henry Pechard sometime held, 31 ac. 1r. 10 p. in Prestring, 2½ ac. in Robriding, 3 ac. in Martinriding, 3 ac., 2s. 8¾d yearly from Matilda de Eskryk for a messuage and 2 bovates, and 2s. and 1 lb. pepper yearly from Emma de Sellis for a messuage and 2 bovates.
In exchange for all their property in the manor of Ellerton super Derwent Witnesses: Sir William de Thweng or Tweng, John de Sutton, William de la Tower, Thomas de Pyke, Walter de Fauconbridge, Roger de la Hay. Given at Halsham in Holdernesse, St. Gregory 1324.
(12 Mar. 1324/5)
33 Memorandum that Matilda (as 33) was daughter of - Middleham, as appears from an inscription on a tombstone in Halsham church; and, according to Glover, was married first to William de Hilton and afterwards to Robert de Tillyolle, as appears from charters of Lord Darcy of his manor of Swine. |