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a) Gift: Robert, Bishop of Durham to Emeric de Eyvile: 620 acres waste in the moor of Blacwode (Blackwood House, parish of North Duffield) in length from the ditch called Haverakerdyke South to Loftsnapp North, and in breadth between the wood of Blacwode East to the boundaries of Osgotby West.
Rendering 20 shillings at the four yearly terms common in Howdenshire; 6d towards scutage of 40 shillings; and suit at Howden manor court (i.e. at first courts after Michaelmas, Christmas and Easter). With licence to ditch, enclose and sow the premises.
Witnesses Sir Peter de Malo Lacu, Sir Roger de Lascell, Sir Guiscard de Charron seneschal of Durham, Sir Henry son of Conan and Sir Thomas de Metham; Masters Alan de Esingwald, Robert Avenel and Robert de Driffeld; Robert de Meynthorp, John de Averang, William de Middleton, Richard de Amecotis, Robert de Osgotby, Gilbert de Thorneye and William de Fennum clerk. (No date)
b) Inspeximus and Confirmation of (a) by Richard, Prior of Durham. 'Pridie Idus Septembris', 1277. (12 Sep 1277).
Witnesses: Robert (Burnell), Bishop of Bath and Wells, William (Middleton), Bishop of Norwich, Henry de Lascy, Earl of Lincoln, Robert de Tybotot, John de Vescy, Anthony Bek, Archdeacon of Durham, Hugh son of __ ton, Robert son of John, Richard de Bosco, Peter de Huntingfeld. Given at Stocton. Fragment (one third) of Great Seal.
See also DDX195/16 |