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Liber Evidentiarum C, 13th century

C Liber Evidentia

13th century

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A cartulary written chiefly in the latter part of the thirteenth century with later additions and insertions. Labelled on spine 'C Liber Evidentia'. On page 51 is a near contemporary transcription of Magna Carta. On page 62 is a grant by Henry III of all amercements for the building of the new Cathedral dated 23rd March 1227. On page 97 is a copy of a charter dated 2nd July 1218 recording the removal of the Cathedral from its previous location (now known as Old Sarum) to its current location. Several leaves and quires at the beginning and end contain miscellaneous additions including copies of constitutions and Chapter Acts 1320-1326. 282 folios. Listed below is a contents list of documents 1 to 132 (compiled by Penelope Rundle with dates added by Chancellor Christopher Wordsworth between inverted commas) and documents 133-362 (compiled by June Effemey). Information on additional documents in the cartulary will be added when available. Summary Contents of Liber Evidentiarum C (1) p.1 Will of Robert de Kervile Treasurer. [surname not in the text. No date but '1264' added in 19th cent.] (2) p.4 Charter of Henry III (18 Feb 1236). What amercements of the canons and all their men are owed on account of any neglect of the fabric of Salisbury Cathedral. [A pencil note adds, 'see no. 63' which has been dated '18 February 1236'.] (3) p.6 Charter of Walter Scamel about a Chantry in Salisbury Cathedral. 'c.1270'. (4) p.8 Order of Bishop William between the Church of St. Mary, Marlborough, and the church at Preshute. '1252'. (5),(6) and (7) p.9 Longlete Longlete Longlete [These are transcripts of three property deeds founding a chantry. The first is dated 28 February in the eighth year of the pontificate of Pope Gregory - If this is Gregory IX then the year is 1235] (8) p.10 Constitutions of Pope Boniface 'VIII, 'clericus arcus'.' (9) p.12 Dean and Chapter's visitation of the College de Vaux. '17 and 18 August 1296.' (10) p.14 Form of deprivation for incontinence. '11 April 1295.' (11) p.14 Letter of Edward I against exactions which harmed the liberty of the Church. '7 September 1295'. In Anglo-Norman French. p16 [Apparently a summary list of seven miscellaneous properties belonging to prebends.] [not in the index]. '1288-1297.' (12) p.17 Ornaments and missing items in the churches at Sonning and its chapels: Hurst, Ruscombe, Wokingham, Mindhurst, Knook and Heytesbury. 'c.1288-1297.' (13) p.19 Ratification of the prebend of the Dean and Chapter at Heytesbury and Godalming. '3 February 1280 – 81'. (14) p.20 Tenement at the butchers' stalls in Salisbury. (15) p.20 The same. (16) p.21 Tenement at the butchers' stalls in Salisbury. (17) p.22 Revenue from a tenement in the butchers' stalls in Salisbury for the obit of Master Ralph of York. (18) p.23 Agreement between the Dean and Chapter and Richard Archer of Farley concerning property in Farley. '1227'. (19),(20),(21) pp24-25 Three deeds of property in Pitton, n.d., '1357/8, 1400,01' (22) p.26 Pasture and other property of the rectory of Hilton, Dorset. (23) p.26 Tenement at the butchers' stalls, Salisbury. (24) p.27 Quitclaim to the Dean and Chapter of two villeins (nativos) of Farley. (25) p.28 Part of a tenement at the butchers' stalls in Salisbury. (26) p.28 [An exact copy of no.24] '1227'. (27) p.29 Quitclaim to the Dean and Chapter of pasture in Alderbury. (28) p.29 Five shillings of revenue from a tenement in East Dean (pp. 30-33 are blank). p.34 A list of charters of King Stephen. Very faded, and not listed. (pp.35 and 36 are blank). (29) p.37 Charter of Bishop Osmund, founder of Salisbury Cathedral, relating to the endowments of the prebends, 1091. (see Statutes of Salisbury Cathedral. p.17). (30) p.38 Protestation (declaration) of King Stephen concerning the inviolability of clergy dignities and privileges. '1136'. (31) p.39 Quitclaim by King Stephen of the lands of the prebends of Odiham, Mere, Westbury, Figheldean, Alderbury, Hurstbourne and Burbage '25 December'. (32) p.40 Quitclaim by King Stephen of prebends and parsonages of Salisbury Cathedral in Odiham; Mere; Westbury; Stapleford; Figheldean; Hurstbourne; Burbage; Alderbury and Cannings. '25 December'. (33) p.41 Gift by King Stephen to Roger, Bishop of Salisbury, of the borough of Malmesbury. (34) p.41 Gift by King Stephen to Roger, Bishop of Salisbury, of land in Lavington. 'c. 1136'. (35) p.41 Gift by King Stephen to the Dean and Chapter of the manors of Hurstbourne and Burbage. 'post 1139'. (36) p.42 Grant by King Stephen to the Dean and Chapter of quittance of markets and services throughout England under pain of forfeiture of £10 against harm to them. 'c.1139'. (37) p.42 Grant by Henry I to the Dean and Chapter of the churches of Heytesbury, Godalming, Sutton, Alton, Netheravon ('Underavena'), Hurstbourne, Burbage, Brixworth and Shipton and 'Sunbroch' (?) and 'Uffcotes', Britford and Sombourne, Coombe and Harnham, Odiham, Mere, Westbury, Figheldean, Alderbury, and Stapleford. Also the tithes of the New Forest and his forests in Wiltshire and Dorset. (38) p.43 Grant by Henry I to the Dean and Chapter of the churches of Heytesbury and Godalming. (39) p.43 Grant by Henry I to the Dean and Chapter of the churches of Westbury, Figheldean and Alderbury. (40) p.44 Grant by Henry I to the Dean and Chapter of the church of Hurstbourne. (41) p.44 Grant by Henry I to the Dean and Chapter of the tithes of the New Forest and of other forests in Wiltshire, Dorset and Berkshire. (42) p.44 Quitclaim by Henry I of market tolls and taxes [n.b. There are two little faces in the margin, one to highlight the entry and the other marking the footnote to the entry.] (43) p.44 Grant by Henry I of property in Shipton, Swinbrook and Brixworth. (44) p.45 Grant by Henry I to Roger, Bishop of Salisbury and Thurstin his clerk, of the chapel of Woodcote and the parish of St. Dissonata, to the use of the church of Hurstbourne. (44) p.45 Grant and confirmation by Henry II of the prebendal churches which Henry I gave to the Cathedral, in Heytesbury and Godalming. (46) p.45 Charter of Henry, Duke of Normandy and Count of Anjou (later Henry II) granting the manor and hundred of Cannings except for Devizes Castle and the borough and park, and various hides of land. Devizes, 13 April 1149. (47) p.46 Charter of Henry II granting the churches of Heytesbury, Godalming, Sutton, Bedminster, Redcliff, Leigh, Alveston, Great and Little Bedwyn, Durnford, Netheravon, Hurstbourne, Burbage, Brixworth, Shipton, 'Sunbroc', 'Huffcote', Britford, Sombourne, 'Bremforna', Coombe, Harnham ('Harebera'), Odiham, Mere, Westbury, Figheldean, Alderbury, Stapleford, Teignton and Harberton; the tithes of forests in Wiltshire, Dorset and Berkshire, and forest rights in Panchet (i.e. Clarendon), Buckholt (Hants.), 'Andevera', Hurstbourne (Hants.) and all the royal forests in Wiltshire, Dorset and Berkshire, and the rights and property of various individuals. (48) p.47 Agreement between Henry, Duke of Normandy and Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, and the Cathedral, that they should hold Devizes Castle. Stockbridge, 9 April 1152. (49) p.48 Grant by Henry II to the Bishop and the Dean and Chapter of all liberties and free customs throughout England. Salisbury. (50) p.49 Grant by Henry II of customs and liberties to the churches of Heytesbury and Godalming. Winchester. (51) p.49 Grant by Henry II continuing existing burgess rights in Guildford. Winchester. (52) p.49 Confirmation by Henry II to Gerbert de Percy of the manor of Chardstock. (53) p.49 Order of Henry II that Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, is to have quiet possession of all his tenements. Malmesbury. (54) p.50 Permission by Richard I for the Bishop and Dean and Chapter to close their wood on 'Lodenham' and make part into a saltworks (saltanarium). 1 October 1198, 'Andel'. (55) p.50 Charter of John to Henry, Bishop of Salisbury, guaranteeing and protecting all the Bishop's possessions and revenues. 3 June, 'Cadound'. (56) p.51 Charter of John, relating to the same property as in no. 55, warning all sheriffs and bailiffs to maintain and protect the bishops' rights and possessions. Mobnell (?). 31 March. (57) p.51 Order by John that the Bishop and the Dean and Chapter are to be given seisin of all their rights and possessions. Porchester, '18 July 1213'. (58) pp51-59 Magna Carta. Runnymede, 15 June 1215. (59) p.59 Confirmation by John to the Bishop and the Dean and Chapter of all the gifts made to them by Henry I and Henry II, including the church at Melksham, and forest rights, 'Falaise, 4 June 1200'. (60) p.61 Confirmation by Henry III to the Bishop and the Dean and Chapter of all the gifts made to them by his predecessors, as in no. 59. 'Westminster, 21 March 1227' (61) p.62 Grant by Henry III to the Bishop and Dean and Chapter of all immercements, grants and gifts made by Henry I, Henry II and John, his predecessors. 'Westminster 21 March 1227' (62) p.64 Charter of Henry III granting and ratifying the removal of the Cathedral from the king's castle of Salisbury (i.e. Old Sarum) to where the king laid the first stone of the new building, and the enclosure with a ditch; also granting privileges and rights to the citizens of the new city, and establishing an annual fair and weekly market on Tuesdays. Westminster, '30 January 1227'. (63) p.65 Confirmation by Henry III of all amercements, lands and fees granted to the Bishop and the Dean and Chapter by his predecessors. 'Marlborough, 18 February 1236'. (64) p.66 Confirmation by Henry III of tithes to be received by the Dean and Chapter from the New Forest and the forests of Penchet (ie Clarendon), Buckholt and others in Wiltshire, Dorset and Berkshire. 'Clarendon, 21 December 1238.' (65) pp.67 Charter of Henry III granting the Bishop an annual three-day fair at Ramsbury, on the vigil, the day and the morrow of the Invention of the Holy Cross (2–4 May). Also a three-day fair on the eve, the day and the morrow of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (13–15 September); and a six-day fair at Sherborne, from four days before the Translation of Blessed Thomas, martyr, and on the day and on the morrow (3-8 July). Westminster, '1 August 1240'. (66) p.68 Charter of Henry III granting the Bishop a four-day fair at Southbroom, outside Devizes, on the vigil and the day of St. Dionysius and for two days thereafter (8-11 October). Westminster, '16 July 1227'. (67) p.68 Agreement between Henry III and the Dean and Chapter about the prebend of Hurstbourne. The King had appointed a cleric, Nicholas de Nevil to this but they objected that it was part of the Salisbury prebend of Burbage, and this was agreed. Worcester, '21 May 1232'. (68) p.69 Grant by Henry III to Robert, Bishop of Salisbury, and his successors of the free testamentary disposition of all their goods and property, both corn and land which has been sown, without interference by the sheriff or other officials. Westminster, 27 March 1234. (69) p.70 Deed of Henry III relating to the twentieth part of the value of clergy benefices, levied on one occasion in aid of the urgent need of the King: this is not to become a permanent custom. Westminster, '20 October 1226'. (70) p.71 Notification by Roger, Bishop of Salisbury, that he has freely returned to the Cathedral all the prebends which he held; also the prebend of Cannings for the maintenance of the Chapter. (71) p.71 Collation by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, of the church of Cannings to the Dean and Chapter. Confirmation by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, of the church of Alton as the property of the Dean and Chapter, originally given to them by Bishop Roger. Robert de Bellefago renounces his previous interest in the church. (72) p.72 Collation by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, to the Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral of the church of Alton held by one Nigel. With arrangements for the Bishop's obit at the monastery of Ivychurch (Hederose). (73) p.73 Restoration by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, of land in Chardstock to Gilbert de Percy in the presence of Robert de Percy and Robert his son. (74) p.74 Collation by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, of the prebendal churches of Blewbury and Marlborough to the Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral. (75) p.74 Charter of the monastery of Filey, on the collation of the church of Kington during a vacancy by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury. London, 1175. (76) p.74 Charter of Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, acknowledging the right of William de Percy and Gilbert de Percy to lands in Chardstock. (77) p.75 Collation by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, of the church of Britford to the Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral. (78) p.75 Collation by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, of the church of Alton to the Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral. (79) p.75 Charter of Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, about a virgate of land, long ago given for the correction of the books of the Cathedral to Philip of St. Edward. (80) p.76 Confirmation by Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, that Henry, clerk of Soleby holds for life the church at Figheldean, by an annual payment to the Treasurer of Salisbury Cathedral. (81) p.76 Dimission of the church of Westbury to the Precentor in perpetuity. (82) p.76 Ratification of an exchange of land in Potterne. (83) p.77 Constitution of one William as rector of Powerstock presented by the Abbey of Monteburh. (84) p.77 Confirmation of the churches of Powerstock and Fleet, held by the Abbey of St Mary, Montebruch. (85) p.77 Order that the abbey of Reading is to pay tithes of coals, cheese and fish to the Bishop of Salisbury. (86) p.77 Composition between Salisbury Cathedral and the church in Bath, relating to the chapel at Alveston, to be held in perpetuity by the prebend of Bedminster. (87) p.78 Letter of the Bishop of London to the Bishop and Dean and Chapter of Salisbury, asking their forgiveness because in the past he supported the Abbot of Malmesbury at a hearing before the Archbishop of Canterbury, to their detriment. (88) p.78 The Prebendary of Bedwyn to provide three lights each night in the Cathedral, before the Holy Cross and All Saints' altars and the High Altar (see Osmund register xxxiii). (89) p.79 Agreement between Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, and Jordan de Sanford relating to houses in Winchester. [There are no Nos. 90-99] (100) p.79 Exchange by William of Earley and Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, of a hide of land in the Bishop's manor of Sonning for land which William claims in the Bishop's park of Sonning. (101) p.80 Deed relating to the quitclaim of Devizes Castle and borough by Roger, Bishop of Salisbury to Henry I in exchange for thirty pounds' worth of land. '19 October 1157'. (102) p.80 Quitclaim by the Abbot and monastery of Sherborne to Salisbury Bishop and cathedral, of Sherborne Castle and the island on which it stands. (103) p.81 Agreement between Abbot Clement and the monastery of Sherborne and Walter, Succentor of Salisbury Cathedral, to resolve a former conflict about the tithes of Heydon, Sherborne and Brumesley. These are to be retained by the abbey, while the Precentor and his successors in the prebend of Axford are to receive an annual pension of one mark of silver (c.1163). (104) p.81 Confirmation of the institution of a feast of relics at Salisbury Cathedral on 15 September, by order of Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury. (c.1162-1176) (105) p.82 Charter of Hubert, Bishop of Salisbury, concerning the churches of Figheldean and Alderbury which belong to the Treasurer and are to be free from the jurisdiction of the archdeacon. (106) p.82 Charter of Hubert, now Archbishop of Canterbury, exempting the Treasurer's prebend of Figheldean from the jurisdiction of the archdeacon. (107) p.83 Charter of Hubert, Bishop of Salisbury, exempting the churches of Lyme and Halstock from the jurisdiction of the archdeacon. (108) p.83 Agreement about the prebend of Hurstbourne, between Richard Barre, Archdeacon of Ely [see Jones's Fasti. p.395] and Thomas [blank]. (109) p.84 Confirmation by Hubert, Bishop of Salisbury, of the prebends of Cannings and Britford to the Dean and Chapter. (110) p.84 Grant by Herbert, Bishop of Salisbury, to Simon de Perag of the vicarage of Hurstbourne. (111) p85 Confirmation by Hubert, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Herbert, Bishop of Salisbury, of a confirmation by King John to Bishop Herbert of property granted by Kings Henry I and Henry II, especially of the church at Melksham with all its rights and privileges. (112) p86 Grant by Richard, Bishop of Salisbury, and the Dean and Chapter, of the church at Faringdon, ordaining four chaplains to serve there. With stipulations about sources of income, the vestments to be worn, and the liturgy to be used in services for the dead. '3 October 1227'. (113) p.88 Confirmation by Richard, Bishop of Salisbury, that the chapel of Mortesterne is to have a residentiary chaplain, with a grant of various lands. Given at 'the new place near the old Salisburys.' (114) p.89 Charter of alienation by Richard, Bishop of Salisbury, of the alternating rights of patronage of the churches at Wilsford and Manningford. (115) p.90 Confirmation of an agreement between Fulk Basset, rector of Winterbourne, and Master Richard Grossetest, rector of Calne and Archdeacon of Wiltshire, about the chapel of Berwick and a disputed lawsuit and verdict about the tithes and income of Berwick, 18 August 1219. (116) p.91 Grant by Hugh of Sampford, Knight, to the Bishop and Dean and Chapter of Salisbury, of half the income of the church at Chilton. 18 April 1223. (117) p.93 Charter concerning canons' residences, fines for non-residence, and the distribution of their goods after their death. (15 August 1222) (118) p.94 Annual payment of sixty marks to the Dean and Chapter by the prebend of Teinton Regis (Kingsteignton). (c.1225) (119) p.95 Charter of the Bishop's prebend by which he was canonically admitted to the Chapter. He originally had the major part of the altar, that is, the Pentecost offerings. (120) p.95 Order by Bishop Richard relating to the advowson of the churches of Box, near Monkton Farleigh, and Wilsford, with the consent of the Prior and convent of Farleigh. Includes the income from tithes, and the maintenance of a chaplain. (3 Sept 1227) (121) p.97 Deed of Richard, Bishop of Salisbury and the Dean and Chapter, affirming papal permission for the translation of the Cathedral to a more suitable site. Payment of the promised funds to be made quarterly at the principal church in Wilton. '1218' (122) p.98 Decree of the Bishop and the chapter (who are named) regarding residence and the payment for non-residence. '1225' (123) p.99 Deed of the institution of Hugh de Greneford, clerk, to the church at Whitchurch. (124) p.99 Inspeximus by the Dean and Chapter of a letter of the Bishop confirming the grant of land in Lavington. (125) p.99 Grant by Bishop Richard, with the consent of Chapter of the prebend of Calne to the office of cathedral Treasurer, with responsibility for augmenting the lights provided by St Edmund. (126) p.100 Confirmation of the grant of the prebend of Calne to the Treasurer. (127) p.100 Composition between Master Elias de Derham and John de Imber (ymmer) concerning the tithes of John's tenement in Imber. '16 August 1238' (128) p.102 Confirmation by the Bishop that any amercements of the Dean and Chapter are to go towards the cathedral fabric. (129) p.103 Order concerning the churches of Inglesham and Coxwell. By command of the King and on apostolic authority, they are to be handed over to the use of Beaulieu Abbey, including their income. '11 Feb. 1240'. (130) p.105 Order concerning the churches of Stour, Flete and Burgestoke which are to be handed over to the priory of Twinham (now Christchurch) with the consent of the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury and of the Archdeacon of Dorset, who is to be compensated. '19 April 1245' (131) p.106 Order concerning the churches of Stour, Flete and Burgestoke, as above. The chapter is no longer to receive the revenue for the maintenance of the 'greater bridge' in Salisbury. '12 February 1244'. (132) p.107 Quitclaim by the Bishop and Chapter of Salisbury to Wells Cathedral of the annual sum of 60 shillings which Salisbury used to receive from the church at Whitchurch. Salisbury to have the right of presentation to the vicarage of Whitchurch and there is to be a chaplain there. There are detailed descriptions of the properties involved. '25 December 1240' 133 111-114 Charter of Holy Trinity Hospital Easton, arising from a dispute between the Abbey of Mont St Katherine near Rouen and Bradenstoke Priory, to whom it was awarded, with detailed rules for the governance of the hospital and the order of Brethren, who are to be obedient to the rector and patron of the church of Easton. 10th Oct 1245 2nd / 9th May 1246. 134 115 Confirmation by Robert, Bishop of Salisbury that the Master and Brethren of St Nicholas Hospital Salisbury are to make an annual payment of thirty shillings to the Parson of Wivelsford. 1228-1247 135 116 Charter about the disposition and the ordering of the churches of Portesham and Hilton Helton, with the agreement of the Abbey of Abbotsbury, quoting several previous deeds. Includes an annual payment of 100 shillings to the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury. 9th April 1239. 136 117 Confirmation charter, of a grant by Bartholomew de Turberville to the Chapter of Salisbury of the tithes arising from the Prebend of Charminster and Bere and from the Chantry granted to the chaplain of Winterbourne. 16th August 1240. (14th year of the Pontificate of Pope Gregory IX) 137 118 Charter about the four Persons of the church of Sarum (treasurer, precentor, succentor etc), and arrangements concerning the revenues of their prebends following the death of these persons, and whether their successors receive of relinquish the revenues. 25th December 1243. 138 119 Charter concerning the disposition and ordering of the churches of Portisham and Hilton by the Bishop of Salisbury, with the consent of the Abbey of Abbotsbury/Alworbury. 20th January 1239. 139 120 Literis procuratoriis. Robert, Bishop of Salisbury, appoints Stephen de Manchester his proctor in cases concerning Martin de Summis canon and Henry de Summis, clerk. 1228-1247 140 121 Charter of Prebendation; deed of William, Bishop of Exeter, concerning the Prebend of Teignton, with its churches and chapels at Kenton and at Harberton. 11th August 1239. 141 121 Agreement between Elias de Derham and the prior and convent ‘de duobus gemellis’ (of the twins) [a priory in Normandy?], concerning certain tithes in the parish of Lavington. 11th August 1239. 142 122 Charter of advowson; deed establishing a perpetual vicarage at St Mary’s Church, Marlborough, with annual payment of twenty shillings to the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury for candles. 28th June 1228. 143 123 Charter guaranteeing the gift, by Roger de Studley, to the Treasurer of the Cathedral of Sarum of the chantry chapel of Studley in Calne, while protecting the interest of the parish church. 11th January 1240-41. 144 124 Charter of subjection. Deed of Roger of Studley confirming the parochial rights of the church of Calne over Studley and annual payments for candles. 12th January 1240. 145 124 Adjudication and investiture. Letter of Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Richard, Bishop of Lincoln, granting him the Prebend of Brixworth. 146 125 Certification by the Archbishop of Rouen of copy deeds of the Abbey of St Peter de Porcellis (apparently in Normandy). These relate to their property in England: St Michael de Eston, St Nicholas de Newbury, St Mary de Posterby and St Michael de Cherlin, and rents involved, and date back to the 12th century. 4th September 1219. 147 126 Charter of onfirmation by the Bishop of Winchester of an annual revenue of five marks from the parson of (the Prebend of) Hurstbourne, rendered to the church of Sarum. 148 126 Agreement between ?R[ichard] Barr, the Archdeacon of Ely, and Master Thomas de Hurstbourne of Hurstborne, concerning the prebendal church of Hurstbourne and an annual payment/pension of five marks rendered to the Archdeacon from this prebend in the Sarum church. 149 127 Confirmation, by the Bishop of Ely, of the above agreement concerning the church of Hurstbourne and annual payment. Circa 1190. 150 127 Confirmation charter of Henry (III), King of England, of a quitclaim concerning the patronage of the church and prebend of Hurstbourne, given by the Bishop of Winchester. 151 128 Charter concerning admission of a perpetual vicar of Hurstborne. 26th April 1200 152 128 Agreement between Richard, Bishop of Salisbury and Hugh de Sanford about the advowson of the churches of Preshaw, Blewbury and Marleborough. 17th April 1223 153 130 Charter directed to the Pope, summarizing the case, and confirming that lands in the Soke of Potterne and Cannings, originally given by Bishop Jocelin of Salisbury, are eventually to revert to the Bishop of Salisbury, free of encumbrances and litigation. 100 shillings rendered by Jocelin for this. 16th October 1173. 154 130 Agreement between Richard, Archdeacon of Exeter, and Alan of Hurstbourne, after litigation, concerning the church at Burbage annexed to the prebend of Hurstbourne. 14th November 1177. 155 131 Agreement between Reginald, clerk of Campo Florido, and the Abbot of Monteburg and William his clerk concerning the church at Powerstock ‘Porestoke’. 156 132 Agreement between Jocelin, Bishop of Salisbury, and William, son of Alexander, concerning lands in the soke of Potterne and Cannings which belong to the Bishop’s demesne. 16th October 1173. 157 132 Charter of protestation by the bishop of Rochester (Roffen) concerning dignitaries in the church of Sarum, the Bishops of Sarum, the rights of the cathedral of Salisbury and the authority of Bishop Jocelin. Involved are the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London, the sub-dean of Winchester, the sub-dean of Sarum and others. 12th century 158 133 Agreement, made by Bishop Jocelin of Bath and Bishop Hugh of Lincoln, between Richard the bishop of Sarum and the Chapter of Salisbury and Adam de Brimpton, knight, about the vacant prebend of Shipton and Brixworth, which Adam now yields. With arrangements for the disposal of property. 159 135 Agreement between William Briwere and the Chapter of Salisbury Cathedral about the presentation of the church of Swinburn, and a rent of 5 shillings rendered to the church of Sarum. 160 136 Order by William, the bishop of Salisbury, concerning the church of St Peter at Bulbridge in Wilton. Part of its revenue is to be assigned for the repair of St Edith’s Church, Wilton Abbey, some for the vicars ministering there, and some of the buildings which are ruinous through old age. 7th March 1247. 161 136 Order made by William, Bishop of Sarum, regarding augmentation of the vicarage of Winterbourne Stoke. 18th March 1247 162 137 Record of a Chapter meeting, with a lengthy list of all those canons and others attending and those absent, but represented by proxy, to affirm the continuation of sources of funding for the repair and maintenance of the new cathedral fabric, including from the prebendaries of the church. 19th October 1233. (A lengthy cut in the parchment, about 4½ inches, was mended before it was written on). 163 138 Agreement between the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury and Ralph de Thony concerning the chantry chapel at Britford, the limited access to it, and about obedience and subjection to the vicars there. 13th January 1235 164 139 Confirmation by the Dean and Chapter of an agreement between Master Elias de Derham and John de Immere about tithes on a property in Immere. 16th August 12?? 165 140 Charter ordering that, following the death of a member of the Chapter, the income of his prebend is to be surrendered to his successor, except in the case of the four principal persons (the Dean, the Precentor, the Chancellor and the Treasurer). 19th April 1244 166 141 Charter/inspeximus confirming the confirmation by the Bishop of Sarum and of the principal charter of Bartholomew de Turbevil about tithes from Cherminster and Bere given to Dno R[obert] de Lexington, canon of Sarum. Confirmed by the Dean and chapter of Sarum. 22nd August 1217 167 142 Confirmation charter, made by the Dean and Chapter of Sarum concerning Robert de Lexington, canon of Sarum, and the chapel in the church of Bere and the chapel of Winterburn and their tithes of wool and lambs. William, a new vicar, was installed as vicar of Bere. 9th July 1242 168 142 Charter concerning the granting and assigning, to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum, by the Bishop of Sarum, of the prebend of Horton. 11th April 1218 (3rd year of the pontificate of Bishop Richard) 169 142-3 Confirmation charter of Bishop Herbert of the grant to Master Simon de Pigot of the perpetual vicarage of Husseburn, previously presented by the Bishop of Winchester. Rent of 5 marks to be paid annually to canon Richard Barre of Sarum and his successors, and a pension rendered to the church of Sarum. 2nd June 1200. (See also entry numbers 126 and 300) 170 143-4 Agreement between Master Martin de Summis, canon of Sarum, and ?Master Henry de Summis on the one hand and canon Stephen de Manchester and the Bishop of Sarum on the other, following a dispute between them concerning a controversial payment. 15th July 1237 (see also Liber Evidentiarum B, entry 135) 171 144 Charter of Adeliz de Bideris/Kideria/Rideria of the manor of Alfinton/Alfington, who was granted the manor and various liberties by King Henry. This prebend is now granted to the church of Salesberiaram (note the Salisburies, plural) and to its canons, to increase the prebends of Sarum. The Bishop of Exeter confirms this. Undated. 172 144-5 Charter of obedience and fidelity of the church of the prebend of Bedminster and the brothers and sisters of the Hospital of St John, Bristoll, with their chantry chapel, the latter granted to them by apostolic grace. The manner of making confession penitentiarum is cited. The hospital is granted to Master Henry Tessun, and the brothers and sisters swear loyalty to him. The chapel of Radcliff is also mentioned. Henry Tessun becomes rector/prebendary of the prebend of Bedminster. St Fidis Day, 1243. 173 146 Charter of Roger Arundel, granting to the rector of the church of St Mary, Porstoke, of the ancient liberties and letters, customs, tenements, possessions and pastures belonging to the church, affirming the grant given by Arundel’s ancestors. Undated, probably 12th century. 174 146 Charter (linked to charter 173 above) about the church of Porestock, 21st March 1157. Roger Arundel granted the church of Porestock to the church of St Mary Monteburg and the monks there, excepting one tenement. 175 147 Charter of Collation. Confirmation, by the Archdeacon of Dorset, of the charter of Roger de Arundel granting to the Abbot and Convent of Monteburg rents from Porestock church. Outline of jurisdictions. 12th century 176 147 Archdeacon of Dorset; his confirmation charter of gifts by Roger Arundel from the church of Porestock to the Abbot and Convent/monastery of Monteburgh. 177 147 Charter given by the Abbot of St Mary, Monteburg; resignation of the churches of Porestock, Lodres, the chapel of Bordipale, and the church of Fleda/Fleod (=Flete) to the Bishop, Dean and Chapter of Sarum. Date- possibly late 12th century/early 13th century 178 148 Charter of the church of Sarum and Bishop Herbert there to the Abbot and Convent of St Mary Monteburg concerning the grant and collation of the churches of Porestock and Flete and their appurtenances. 1213. 179 148 Charter of Bishop Herbert and the Chapter of Sarum about tenants of the church of Porestock, who seemingly belong to the commons of the Dean and Chapter. ?Late 12th century/early 13th century 180 148 Charter of Robert de Venux/Venne concerning a grant of ten shillings annually from the church of B/Draicot to the commons of the church of Sarum. Excepting the rights of the patron of the church. Late 12th century/early 13th century 181 149 Charter of Sarum Church concerning Philip Croc, and the renunciation of rights in the church of Eston, and donation and advowson in Eston Church. ?Late 12th century/early 13th century 182 149 Charter concerning Bishop H. of Sarum and the church of Sarum and the Abbot of St Wandregil (Normandy); grant and renunciation of men and holdings of the churches of Soreston, Whitchurch and Wivelsford to Sarum Church. ?Late 12th century/early 13th century 183 149 Charter of Bishop Hugh of Lincoln to the Church of Sarum; grant of the Prebend of Graham and the chapel of Thanecorp, or Thoniton in that prebend. 15th August 1222 184 149-151 Agreement between the rector of the church of Farindon and the Abbot and convent of Stanley about tithes in the parish of Farendon. 1237 185 151 Charter of Robert, Bishop of Bath, to Dean Robert of Sarum, concerning the prebend of Wrytelminton, a part of the manor of which seems to have been seized and occupied, by violence, but is now restored to the monastery of Wandragasil, in Normandy. 24th June 1151 186 151 Charter of Hugo, Archbishop of Rouen (Rothomago) to A., Dean of Sarum and the Chapter; restoration, by Empress Matilda, of lands in Cannings and Poterne to Sarum church. Falaise, June 1148 187 151-2 Agreement between the Archdeacon of Sarum and the canons about jurisdiction in some prebends in his archdeaconry and residence in the church of Sarum. Prebends concerned include Westbury, Alwardbury and Swaleclive. Dated incarnation of the Lord (Christmas Day) 1222, at New Sarum 188 152-3 (the manuscript states: see also tome 14 fol 183.1) Charter of Dean Robert and the Chapter of Sarum, to Twinham Convent (Christchurch) about a historic agreement concerning the churches of Flete, Sture and Burestoke. Prior Nicholas of the church of Twinham witnessed the charter. Undated. 189 153 Charter of the Dean and Chapter of Sarum; recognition of Bishop Jocelin’s (12th century) commitment to provide, on one day per year, in perpetuity, for Ivy Church monastery and for feeding 100 paupers with bread and beer and a dish of fish or meat. This carried out on the anniversary of Jocelin’s death. 190 153 Agreement between Ivy Church (Hederosa) monastery and the Dean and Chapter of Sarum that 8 marks be given to the prior and convent of the monastery annually, in perpetuity. 10th July 1214. 191 153-4 Charter of approbation, confirming to the Dean, Richard, and the Chapter of Sarum, of the church of Husseburn in the prebend of Burbach, by Magister Symon de Preteg ?Archdeacon of Ely. Also mention of payments of taxes to the lord King. 5th June ?1214 Unnumbered charter, inserted at bottom of p. 153 Charter of King Edward I, concerning taxation and collections of taxes in the County of Wiltshire and of lay fees in the prebends in the church of Sarum. 5th June 1284 192 154 Charter Absolution of the Cardinal of the papal legate, in the church of St Laurence in ?Luona et Cham, concerning the absolution of Bishop Jocelin and the purging of the canons of Sarum from transgression, in particular in the death of St Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury. Undated, probably 12th century. 193 154 Charter of the church of Sarum, at Reading, concerning the gift of the collections (revenues) of the church of All Saints, Draycott, to the commune of the church of Sarum, from Radulphus de St German. Some connection to King Henry, son of the Empress Matilda. Undated, probably 12th century. 194 154-5 Charter of the Dean and Chapter of Sarum concerning collections of the church of Draicott and the annual rents paid to the commune of Sarum. Dean Jordan of Sarum gives a pension of half a mark to Reginald, a cleric, who was the nephew of Radulphus de St German. 12th century 195 155 Agreement between Robert, the Bishop of Sarum, and Henry, the Abbot of Shirborn, concerning payments and rents due to the church of Sarum, including bread and ale in the Hundred of Shirborne and in Beminster. 17th August 1238 196 155-6 Grant by the Abbot of Shirborne of the churches of Stoke, Lim, Halgestoke, and Stapelbrig to Hubert, Bishop of Sarum, and his successors. Dated 23rd August 1238, in the Chapter of Salisbury. (See also Registrum Rubrum n. 159) 197 156 Letter to R., the Dean, and the Chapter of Sarum, from Alex, the Prior, and the convent of Shirborne, concerning benedictions received by abbeys in the Sarum diocese, at Sarum and Ramesbury. 6th December 1242 198 156 Charter of Abbot Phillip, and the convent of Shirborn, confirmed by Bishop H of Sarum. 199 156-7 Charter confirming the donation of the churches of Lym and of Halgestoke by William, the Abbot of Shirborn, to Bishop Hubert of Sarum, to make one prebend in the church of St Mary, Sarum. 6th June 1191 (MCXCI), given in the Chapter at (Old) Sarum. Witnesses to the charter include Bishop Roger of Bath and Azone, Archdeacon of Sarum. Marginalia at the bottom of page 156 reads: Epi nostro Hub[ert] 200 157 Gift by William, Abbot of Bec (Normandy), to Herbert, Bishop of Sarum, of the churches of Paulsholt and Deverel, excepting to Bec Abbey the manor and lands in Dyrinton, for stipends in Sarum church in perpetuity. Undated, but late 12th, early 13th centuries (see also Liber Evidentiarum B entry number 163 or 183) 201 157-8 Robert [Bingham], Bishop of Sarum and Henry, Abbot of Bec; a charter concerning the previous Bishop of Sarum, Richard [Poore] and Reginald, the then prior of St Neots in the church of Boscombe; ratification of the gift of the church made by Reginald to Bishop Richard, also concerning ordination there. April 1230 202 158 Charter concerning a house/tenement at St Bride’s, London, of the Bishop of Sarum, granted by William, the Abbot, and the convent of Westminster. The charter confirms the gift of properties in St Bride’s (St Briget’s) and in Westminster formerly held in fee by Bishop Richard of Winton and by Bishop Herbert of Sarum, from the monastery. Cost to Sarum of twenty shillings annually. The church of St Bride’s is excepted from this arrangement. Undated, but probably early 13th century. 203 158 Charter of the church of St Helen, Abendon; the church is accepted by the Abbot and Convent of Abendon. Letters patent of Bishop R. of Sarum confirm this. Undated, but probably early 13th century 204 158-9 Charter of the Abbot and convent of Reading; obligation that 13 paupers be cared for by the convent in Reading, as Hubert (the handwritten manuscript index says for the soul of Bishop Herbert), the former bishop of Sarum, had wished. The paupers to be sustained in victuals and clothing. Another 13 paupers to receive alms in the house of the Abbey. Witnesses to the charter include Phillip de St Edward, Symon cleric, Magister Vincent officier de Wilteshire, Azoni, Archdeacon de Wiltescir. Undated, possibly late 12th century 205 159 Charter concerning tenements held by men of the Chapter of the church of Sarum in the vill of Rading; these are quit of thealones, tallage and other customary taxes. Adam, the Abbot of Reading, grants this to the church of St Mary, Sarum, and to Bishop R and his successors and to the Dean and Chapter, in perpetuity. 206 159 Charter concerning the grant to R, Bishop of Sarum, by order of Adam, the Abbot, and the convent of Reading, of the churches of Burchildebiry and Thatcham. ?Early 13th century 207 159-60 Charter granting ten pounds sterling to Dean Robert and the community of the church of Sarum from the Abbot and Convent of Reading. 15th December 1239 208 160-1 Charter of Reading Abbey, concerning the decease of the previous abbot and the election of a new abbot. The charter includes a list of those consenting to the election of A (or possibly H) de Latebiry; this information is presented to the Bishop of Sarum. 209 161 Charter of Abbot William, and the convent of Shirborne; restoration of the prebend of Shirborn by the charter and agreement of H, the bishop of Sarum. Witnesses included Magister Vincent and Azone, Archdeacon of Sarum. Undated, but late 12th/early 13th century 210 161-2 Charter of the Abbot and convent of Waverley, concerning Bishop Richard of Sarum and the Abbey of Malmesbury in the church of Cyrencester. The charter is also concerned with the manor of Hyweye and the advowson of church of Bremel, and Sarum Church’s custody of these. 211 162 Charter concerning the exchange of lands between the church of St Mary Sarum and the church of St Augustin, Bristoll and lands in their manor of ?Ley/Weya/Lera. These lands were held by Sarum in the time of Bishop Herbert and Dean Jordan (in the late 12th century) 212 162-3 Agreement between the Abbot and Convent of St Augustin, Bristoll, and J[?ordan] de A…., canon Sar, and the canons of Sarum concerning the church of Stapel and the prebend of Becton. Undated 213 163 Charter of Walter, son of Sweyn de Leya concerning lands and houses in Bocton and in Scirborne held from the Archbishop of Canterbury for a knight’s service. Time of Bishop Jocelin, 12th century 214 163-4 Confirmation of a charter of the prior and convent of Bradelegh, by the Dean and chapter of Sarum, confirming rents of 100 shillings. Dean Richard and the Chapter of Sarum confirmed that Bradeley was a leper house for brothers and sisters, and a poor house, which was set up by a brother and sister in the convent’s lands. Undated, but witnessed by Dean Richard of Sarum and by Anastasius the Succentor. ?Late 12th century/early 13th century 215 165 Charter of obedience, concerning Bishop Richard, Dean Adam and the Chapter of Sarum, the canon in the prebend of Blebiry and the Prior and Brothers of the hospital of St John (Jeovan) Marleborough Merleberi. Witnesses included A. treasurer of Sarum, A. succentor of Sarum, William de St Edward, W de Cumb vicar of Sarum, Richard de Gardino de Sarum. Undated but probably late 12th century/early 13th century 216 165-6 Ratification charter of the prebend of Sarum church which is constituted in the parish church of Shirborn. Bishop Jocelin is writing the charter and he recalls Archdeacon Hubaldus, Bishop Roger, and Turstin, of the prebend of the parish of Shirburn. The prebend was obtained fron an Abbot of Shirborn.The charter also refers to the charter of Bishop Osmund ‘carta Osmundi’ in this regard. Late 12th century. 217 166 Charter of obligations of the Prior and Covent of Twynham (Christchurch Priory), with the assent of R, the former Bishop of Sarum, concerning the churches of Sture and Burgestoke belonging to Twynham. 1244 218 166-7 Charter of excuse to the Dean R and the Chapter of Sarum, from Prior Edmundus and the convent of Alderbury. For urgent necessity, that is the case of corporal illness, he cannot attend the benediction which is given to the abbots of the diocese, by Bishop R of Sarum, in Wodeford. Charter given at Alderbury. 1245? 219 167 Charter of ratification, given by Bishop Richard of Sarum, addressed to Prior Nicholas de Noger, concerning the church at Henred and its tithes. 12th year of the Bishop’s pontificate, =/- 1229 220 167 Charter of Master R, Chancellor of Sarum, addressed to Brother Nicholas, Prior de Noger; concerning impediments to the business of the prior and about confirmation of the tithes of the church of Henred (as in entry no. 219). 221 167-8 Charter involving controversial business between Robert, bishop of Sarum, and Prior Henry and the brothers of the convent of Merton. The previous bishop, Richard, is also mentioned. The charter concerns the churches of ?Swinford/Mumford, Lulleworth and Combe. 222 168 Charter of ratification of orders given to E, Prior of Merton,by the Bishop of Sarum, involving Elias de Derham, canon of Sarum, and W, Archdeacon of Berkshire, concerning the churches of Tarent ?Kaaign, Cumbe, Lullworth and ?Swinford/Mumford and their revenues. 223 168 Charter of obligation made by the Bishop R of Sarum to the Prior and Convent of St Neots, concerning ordination to the church of Boscombe. 224 168-9 Charter of excuse, made by Brother S Nor and the convent of Malmesbury, addressed to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum and to R, bishop of Sarum, concerning a synod, a constitution and a blessing/benediction received at Potterne, from which they will be absent. Feast of St Mark the Evangelist 1246 +/- Friday 19th April 1247/ 19th March 1247 225 169 Charter of satisfaction of the Prior R and the convent of Brompton, addressed to the church of Sarum, concerning transgressions of the church of Sarum. Also concerning J de Mayne, knight, and the burial of his body in any church in the Sarum diocese, as the Bishop, Dean and Chapter may choose. 226 169-70 Charter of Robert, Prior/Abbot and the convent of Wynton Church in the city of Winchester, concerning monies in respect of rebuilding the area of the Staple in the city. Bishop Richard of Winton and 60 pounds sterling to rebuild the area. 30 shillings annually for alms for paupers were also required, along with an annual payment of six marks etc. 227 170 Charter concerning Herbert, Archbishop of Canterbury and houses in the vicinity / area of St Bride’s, London, given to the Brothers of the hospital fratribus Hospitalis of St Giles, in the parish in Flete Street, next to St Bride’s cemetery. Fifteen shillings and threepence to be paid annually to the brothers. The houses are not to be rented to religious men or Jews. The charter was drawn up in the presence of the Bishop of Winchester. 228 170 Letter of the Cardinal Apostalic Legate, involving the Bishop of Sarum and the Dean of London and his synod, concerning the sequestration of a house in London. London, 23rd August 1237 229 170-1 Promissary charter of Isabella, Abbess of the convent of St Mary, Winchester, concerning the gift of men/tenants, lands and goods held by the convent in the ville de Pucton, to sustain the chapel and the chaplain celebrating mass there. 230 171 Charter of obedience of the Prioress W and the convent of Lacok, addressed to Dean R and the Chapter of Sarum concerning benediction of the Bishop and the receipts of the church of Sorestan in the Sarum diocese. 15th August 1239 231 171-2 Charter of Alicia, Abbess of Wylton, concerning the liberties and dignitaries of the prebend of sub (south) Nyweton and prebendary Henry, the , and the tithes due to him, including tithes of the ville de Uggeford St John’s, from Berewyk St James and from Wykeford major etc, also Mimbury? 232 172-3 Charter concerning the advocation (advowson?) of the church of Wermenistre; William Mauduth, Lord of Wermenister, and Eve Mauduth his wife, grant to St Mary and the Dean and Chapter of New Sarum 4 acres of land on the hill in the field of Wermenster. Witnesses: Radulph de Heyham, Chancellor, William de Ludinton, canon, et al and John de Wereminster, vicem Wiltescr Sheriff/viscount of Wiltshire. Circa 1257 233 173-5 Charter of ordination to the church of Hakeburne; Bishop Robert of Sarum, inspeximus. Involving the Abbot and Convent of Cirencester and Master Nicholas de Maristis, rector of the church of Hakeburn in the Sarum diocese and concerning the tithes and lands of the church, over the profits of which there were disputes in both the crown and ecclesiastical courts. 5th of the Ides of January 1278/9 and inspeximus dated 7th December 1278. 234 175 Letter of manumission. Bishop Robert of Sarum; manumission of liberties given to Robert, son of Walter de Ave/Axo, native peasant/serf of the Bishop in Cherdestock, in the Bishop’s manor there. Walter, the father, had died. 12th January 1279 235 176-8 Charter of E, the Dean, and the chapter of Wells, addressed to bishop Robert of Sarum. Inspeximus concerning Jocelin, Bishop of Bath, Thomas Maudit, and Nicholas Agnel, knight, and his wife Hillarie de Piro and an agreement about the advowson of the church of Wereminystre, and the prebend in that parish. Elias de Derham’s earlier charter concerning this is mentioned. Witnesses included Galfrido de Insula, H[enry] Tesson, Canon of Sarum 1243-1254). Dated Translation of Thomas the Martyr, in the 9th year of the pontificate of Pope Gregory IX (1227-1241) thus circa 1236. Another charter cited was drawn up in London in 1235 and the inspeximus is dated 31st January 1279. 236 179 Calne. Charter of King Henry, who grants to the church of St Mary, Sarum, rents, lands and mills in the prebend of Calne, and rights in the royal forest there. The charter recalls an earlier agreement between Bishop Roger of (Old) Sarum and Queen Matilda of the 12th century. 237 179 Charter concerning the prebend of Calne, Bishop Roger of Sarum and E the Treasurer of Sarum, and rents held in the prebend ofCalne by the treasurer. Charter dated 2nd September 1230, but refers back to the agreement of the mid-12th century. 238 179-180 Charter of confirmation of Bishop Richard of Sarum, concerning the prebend of Calne, the treasurer of Sarum and his holdings there. Some revenue to be used for the augmentation of the lights of Sarum cathedral. Witnesses included William the Dean of Sarum, Galfrido the Precentor, Master Robert the Chancellor, Anastasius the succentor, Master Elias de Derham, Petro Picot and Valentino. Early 13th century. 239 180 Charter of Roger of Brinkxward; grant of his messuage in the ville of Mambisbury to the church of St Mary, Sarum, to sustain the religious men there and to provide for wax to burn at the feast relics in the church. Witness: Anastasius the Succentor of Sarum (1209-1227) 240 180-1 Charter of Bartholomew de Quemersford, concerning the treasurer of Sarum, Henry de Lexington, and lands and rents given to him by Bartholomew in Calne, including one virgate of land in Benbrok, and half a virgate of land in in the field of Calne. Henry de Lexington was treasurer at Sarum 1239-1245 241 181 Charter of the treasurer of Sarum, Henry, concerning the quitclaim of one virgate of land by Thomas, son of Aldewyne de Calne. Circa 1239-1245 242 181-2 Agreement made between Edmund, the treasurer of Sarum and the rector of Cumpton Basset concerning burial and graves in the church of Cumpton Basset and rents which the churches of Cumpton and Calne receive, namely 2 shillings annually. Some monies go to the treasury at Sarum. Witness: Elias de Derham and Richard, Bishop of Sarum. At Sarum, 7th July 1228 243 182 Charter of Executive Supercession, concerning the prebend of Calne and the treasurer of Sarum and the investiture of Alberto de Castro of Sepio Mediol diocese to the prebend of Calne, due to a vacancy there. Possible intervention of the Papal Legate in this. Dated 9th kalends of January, in the ?12th year of the pontificate of Bishop Richard. Circa 1228 244 182-3 Agreement between the monastery of Stanlegh and the church of Calne concerning a messuage of the Prior and convent of Stanley in the ville of Calne. Twenty shillings rent to be paid to the monastery annually. 21st February 1237-8 245 183-4 Agreement between Robert, the treasurer of Sarum, and Robert de Beauuer/Bennir/Bennit, canon of Sarum and rector of the church of St Thomas, Salisbury, following petitions and disputes over candles burning by dead bodies and tombs in the parish church and their extinguishing. There is an obligation for Sarum Church to provide graves/bury bodies in the church of Sarum. 1247 246 184-6 Charter concerning all the parochial tithes of the church of Alwardbiry and from the ville of Wadden and from land in the field of Wadden, from the men of the ville there. The men seem each to hold a toft, croft and garden, and these and other details,such as the location of lands, are listed. Witness: Elias de Derham. Given at Sarum, Birthday of St Mary, 1243 247 186 Charter of Richard le Arch of Farlegh; grant to the church of Sarum and the Treasurer of Sarum, Henry de Lexington, of land in Farley. Witnesses: Elias Bouche de Sarum, John Anastasius, Petro de Kingesmull, Symon Cusin, Jacob de Putton. Circa 1239-1245. 248 186-7 Charter of William Talebot; quitclaim to the church of Sarum and the Treasurer, of his liberties, lands, appurtenances, properties and men in Alwardbury, Putton and Farlegh, in the sokes of those Hundreds, as are contained in the charter of King John. Witnesses: Dno William de Lungespey (Longspee), com Sarum, A Dean of Sarum, Roger de Derneford. Circa 1215-1220 249 187-8 Agreement between Henry, the treasurer of Sarum and Robert de la Mare (or Robert Lavaro), knight, over tithes of land in Calne. Circa 1239-1245 250 188-9 Charter of Fulconis Basset concerning the rector of the church of Winterborne, the restoration of the chapel of Berewyk, the tithes of Berewyk chapel, and rents in Winterbourne and Fifhide 251 189-190 Charter of Herbert, the rector of Bedewynde and canon of Sarum, who is the executor of the testament of John Lacy, knight, deceased. Bequested to the Dean and Chapter of Sarum are a mill, lands and rents in the parish of Bedwind, also land in the vile of Wilton, and a mansion and land in the ville of Stoke. Undated 252 190-1 Charter of Oliver de Moyne; grant to the parson of Bedwind the mill of Forde, with its rents and land. Undated, ?1226 253a 191 Charter of Richard de Pasemer, knight; grant of lands to Herbert, the rector of the church of Bedwynde. ?circa 1226 253b 191-2 Charter of Richard de Pasmer, knight; grant to Herbert, rector of the church of Bedewynde, land in Stoke 254 192-3 Charter of Wydonis de Pesmer; grant to Herbert Canech, rector of the church of Bedewynde, 11 acres of land in the field of Stoke. ?circa 1226 255 193 Charter of Beatrix, widow of Wigonis de la Forde; grant to Herbert de Chaneth, rector of Bedewynde church, lands and rents in Stoke. ?1220s 256 193-4 Charter of Beatrix, widow of Widonis de la Forde; grant to Herbert de Caneth, rector of the church of Bedwynde, land in the field of Forde previously granted by Widonis. ?1220s 257 194 Grant of land in Wilton, formerly granted to Herbert, rector of Bedewynde, to Sarum church. ?1220s 258 194-5 Grant, by Robert de Pokely, to Herbert, parson of Bedewynde church, of land in Wilton. 1220s? 259 195 Grant, by Robert de Pokel, to Herbert, parson of the church of Bedwynde, of land in Wilton. 1220s? 260 195-6 Grant, by Walter Musun, to Herbert, parson of the church of Bedewynde, of land in the field of Stoke 261 196 Charter granting to Herbert, rector of Bedewynde, of land in Stoke from Robert le Beter (The 17th century index states charter of the rector) 262 196-7 Charter of John, son of Mathew of Stoke, granting to Herbert, rector of Bedewynde, land in the field of Stoke(the 17th century index states charter of the rector) 263 197-8 Charter of Herbert, canon of Sarum and rector of Bedwynde church, gift of tithes from the prebend of Bedwynde to the Prior of St Margaret’s Priory. 1245 264 198 Inspeximus in the court of the Treasurer of Sarum, Robert de Karevill, concerning business between Herbert de Bedewynd, canon of Sarum, and the prior of St Margaret’s Marleborough. Agreement is reached between the two parties. 5th July 1243. 265 198 Inspeximus by the Dean and Chapter of Sarum, confirming the agreement between, Robert de Bedwynd, canon of Sarum, and the Prior of St Mary, Marleborough, detailed in entry 264. 6th July 1246 266 198-200 Charter/letter concerning a dispute between the Prior of Cranborne in the Sarum diocese and Herbert, rector of the church of Bedewynd, about rents, tithes and lands. Involved in the resolution of the dispute are Mottisfont Abbey and St Denys Priory Southampton. Resolution signed at Cranborne, 13th January 1246/7 267 200 Approval, by the Bishop, Dean and Chapter of Sarum, of the settlement of the dispute between Herbert de Bedwynd canon of Sarum and the prior of Cranborne in the Sarum diocese, outlined in entry 266. The Prior and religious men of the Priory of St Denys, Southampton also involved. Given at Sarum, 3rd April 1240 268 201-2 Record of a meeting between the Prior of Cranborne in the Sarum diocese, Herbert, rector of Bedwynd, the Prior of St Denys and the Prior of Mottisfont, clerics, and lay people of Winchester and of the Sarum dioceses, concerning a process between Herbert and the Prior of Cranborne, over lands, rents and tithes. 3rd year of the pontificate of Pope Innocent. Saturday, 22nd December 1246. 269 202 Charter of Bishop William (of York) of the church of Sarum; approving the processnconcerning Herbert de Bedwynde, canon of Sarum, on the one side and the religious men of the priory of Mottisfont on the other side. An agreement reached between the two parties, by pontifical authority. 9th June 1249 270 202-3 Charter confirming that Walter, the Abbot of Malmesbury, and the convent there are subject to the Bishop of Sarum; various authorities were involved in this decision, including the venerable father Pandulfi, apostolic legate from Norwich, and King Henry III, son of John, King of England. The manor of Weye and the ville and chapel of Foxham are also legally granted to the Bishop and church of Sarum. ?1240.s (see also Liber Evidentiarum B entry number 230) 271 203 Charter concerning Walter, the Abbot of Malmesbury and the convent there, drawn up in the presence of the apostolic delegate, about grants of property in the manor of Weye to the Bishop and church of Sarum. Letters patent involved. 272 203-5 Charter concerning a legal case involving Abbot Adam of Waverlegh Abbey and Abbot Jordan of Dereford/Depeford. The case was held at Rome on 17th Kalends July, in the 2nd year of the pontificate, in the time of Bishop Richard of Sarum, and the reign of King Henry III, son of King John. Litigation took place during the pontificates of Pope Alexander III and Pope Innocent II. The litigation involved Malmesbury monastery and the privileges and properties of the monastery. The consent of the Bishop and the Dean and Chapter of Sarum was involved. Witnesses included Abraham de Winton, treasurer of Sarum, Roger, Dean of Winton, William de Winton, canon Sarum (1215-1220), Herbert Hosato, and Herbert de Garhurst, chancellor of Sarum 1206-1220. 273 205-6 A tripartite cyrograph records the perpetual peace agreement between the Church of Sarum and Abbot Walter and the monastery of Malmesbury over the matter of the manor of Weye and the church of Bremel. Circa 1220 274 206 Charter of Bishop Richard of Sarum church and Malmesbury Abbey about the chapel of Weye and the vicar of the church of Bremel. Mass of St Mary to be said at the altar in the church of Bremel. Circa 1220 275 206-7 John Walens, the Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey vs Bishop Richard of Sarum and Magister Abraham de Winton, treasurer of Sarum. Instruments of the Bishop of Sarum and the Dean and Chapter, with the involvement of King Henry I; special instruments used for the subjection of Malmesbury Abbey. Mention is also made of a charter of the Bishop and church of Sarum concerning the manor of Hyweye and the church of Bremel. Circa 1220 (the 17th century index states that 275 is the charter of Adam of Waverley Abbey and of involves Jordan of Depeford, concerning Malmsbury Abbey) 276 207 Recognition by the Abbot and Convent of Cyrencester of the original instruments of Sarum Church in respect of Malmsbury Abbey. Bishop Richard of Sarum, and the Chapter of Sarum, cite the original instruments of Sarum church in respect of the abbots and monastery of Malmesbury, and an earlier charter which shows there is no doubt about Malmesbury’s place, ie being subject to Sarum church. 1220’s? 277 207-9 Charter concerning hospitality in the church; in particular tithes of sheaves from the church of St Aldelm, Malmesbury, and in the parish of Credewolle/Cerdewel and chapels there and in other places. 3 marks is granted to Malmesbury from some property. Witnesses include Magister William Waude, Dean, Abraham the treasurer and Magister Luca. Circa 1220 278 209 Charter of Reginald, son of King Henry, ‘consulis cornubie’, who receives from the hand of Robert, Dean of Sarum, all the lands and men of the bishops of Sarum. Perpetual peace with Dean Robert is accorded. Time of Bishop Jocelin. Date, in pencil in the margin, 21st June 1152 (see also Liber Evidentiarum B entry number 238) 279 209 Charter of Bishop ?Olerto of Oxford, surrendering to Sarum church and to Lodewic, the canon of the church, the church of Aleintona, in good memory of Henry I. Various men listed. 280 209 Charter granting to Bishop Roger and his successors at Sarum the chapel of Wivelesford, together with tithes of fees, tithes of crops and tithes of lambs and pigs. 12th century 281 209-10 Charter of Aldewin, Count of Exon (Exeter); grant of various churches, including Teinton, to Sarum church, also various knights’ fees. ?12th century 282 210 Charter of Walter de Braosa; grant to Master Walter de Lenz ‘bursum ecclesiastical’ of the church of Lawestoke/Tavistock, excepting 20 shillings which the monks of St Mary de Barnstaple customarily receive from Walter de Braosa and his antecedents. ?12th century 283 210 Prebend of Derneford. Charter of Gill, son of Gill edulfo, the reeve (preposito) of Derneford; grant of tithes of sheep and crofts to Bishop Roger of Sarum and his clerical successors. 12th century 284 210 Charter of Walter de Sarum, son of Edward and Sibil his wife; gift of the manor of Torinton to the church of St Mary, Sarum and Bishop Jocelin. 12th century 285 211-2 Charter of Empress Matilda, daughter of King Henry, addressed to her son Henry and all those loyal to them, concerning lands of Bishop Jocelin in Potterne and Cannings. Given at Falaise (‘Faleiis’). Present was the Archbishop of Rothomagus (Rouen). 12th century 286 211-2 Charter of the Countess of Gloucester and her son William, addressed to Bishop Jocelin, concerning his Hundred of Syreburne, tithes of the manor of Shirburn and other manors, including Woburn, and of a great fishpond (vivarium). Predecessor bishops to Jocelin, including Osmund and Roger are mentioned, as is the castle of Shirborn and a mill, fisheries and ?eeleries (avalationum anguillurum) located in outside the gate of the castle. 12th century 287 212 Charter of Petronilla, Countess of Leicester, concerning tithes of wheat in Netheravon and the deduction of expenses concerning these. 288 212-3 Charter of Gundred de Warenne concerning the church of Sarum and the church of Stapelford. Dated at the time of witnesses to the charter, who include Bishop Richard of Sarum (1217-1228), Abraham the Treasurer and Hugo Garhurst the Chancellor (1206-1220). 289 213 Charter of Margery, widow of Richard of Gloucester, concerning a grant of lands, a meadow and tenements in the manor of Poterne and other places to the church of St Mary, Sarum, and Robert the bishop there (1228-1247). 290 213-4 Charter of the King and Queen A, to Roger, a brother of Reading monastery (presumably the Abbot), and the other brothers there, concerning religious practices such as solemn masses, the singing of psalms, masses for the souls of the dead and the provision of bread for paupers. 291 214 Charter of Ivo de laputie (or del Aputtie), citing his wife, sons, daughters, uncle and father; grant of lands to the church of St Cross,?Manitony/Mainton, and the brothers serving there 292 215 Charter of Galfrido de Nevill de Hummington; gift of 8 acres of land etc to the church of St Mary de Humminton. 293 215 Charter of Alan de Baioc; grant to Bishop Herbert of Sarum (1194-1217) the church of Waia as a perpetual prebend, with all its tithes, ville, villeinage. This gift offered on the altar at (Old) Sarum; it seems the condition is that Alan is to be buried in a sepulchre in the cemetery of (Old) Sarum, as are his father, his mother Margaret, his wife Johanna and his heir John. 294 215-6 Charter of Reginald de Leodegario; grant of the free chapel / ‘oratorium’ of Totebury, together with its tithes, a mesuage, pigs and sheep to Roger, chaplain of ‘piteritesam’. 295 216 Charter of Brother Robert of the brothers Hospitaler in England; grant to Bishop Herbert of Sarum tenements in the parish of St Brigid Fletebridge/FleteStrete in London and all appertaining buildings, in good memory of Bishop Richard of Winchester. The Brothers Hospitaler also have a house in Fonte Clericorum ie Clerkenwell, London. (Bishop Herbert 1194-1217) 296 216-7 Charter of Richard de Hacce/Hatte; quitclaim of two nativos, serfs, villeins, slaves, named as Roger de Monasterio and his brother Ingeram from Farlegh, to the church of Sarum. Made in the Chapter of Sarum. Undated, but witnesses include Hugo de Templo (1220-1228) 297 217 Charter concerning Elias de Chivele; resignation of his rights in the prebend of Rotescamp to J. the Succentor of Sarum. Made in the Chapter of (Old) Sarum in the presence of Bishop Herbert (1194-1217) 298 217 Quitclaim, by Richard de Paulesholt, to Bishop Richard of Sarum, of nativo serfs/slaves/villeins and fugitives in the County of Wiltshire, according to a letter of the Lord King. 299 217-8 Charter of Adam de Harinton, knight, concerning tithes of the churches of S[h]ipton and of Brikeleswirth granted to Richard, Bishop of Sarum (1217-1228) 300 218 Grant, by Richard Barre (1175-c.1208), of the church of Husseburn in the prebend of Burbech, to Sarum. Witnesses to the charter included the Bishop of Ely, where Barre held a post. 301 218-9 Chilton. Charter of Hugo de Saneford: grant of the church of Chilton to Bishop R and the church of St Mary the Virgin. Early 13th century 302 219 Charter of Hugo de Stafford; grant of rights he holds in churches of Marlebergh, namely the church of St Peter and the church of Poestock (Porestock), to Bishop Richard and the church of Sarum. (Bishop Richard 1217-1228) 303 219-220 Charter of William de Wilton, organist ‘organista’, son of William monetarius (moneyer, one who mints coins), with the assent of his brother. Richard, and his sisters, Christine and Matilda. William grants all his land in Wilton, which he held in fee from the Abbess of Wilton, in the parish of Bulebrig, to the church of St Mary, Sarum. Witnessed by John Isembard the then reeve, and all the hallmoot of the Abbey of Wilton. ?Early 13th century (NB, This charter is of particular interest for its mention of an organist, suggesting the presence of an organ in the church of Wilton Abbey in the early 13th century, a very early date for such a musical instrument, and organist. The mention of a moneyer ‘monetarius’ suggests the presence of a still functioning mint at Wilton at this date. 304 220 Charter of Richard, cleric, son of Magister William monetarius; confirmation of the charter of his brother Master William organista in which he gave the land he held in the parish of St Peter, Bulebrig, in fee from the Abbess of Wilton, to the church of St Mary, Sarum. Time of Jocelin, Dean of Wilton. ?Early 13th century 305 220-1 Charter of Walter, dispensator de Wilton, addressed to his son Philip; grant of rents to Philip from his saltings near Keyhaven which Nigell de Kiavene held from Walter. Rents included one wichere de sale (one wicker basket of salt). 13th century 306 221 Charter of Baldewin, son of Walter dispensator; quitclaim of lands in Wotton and Wichoke to Richard, Bishop of Sarum. Witnesses to the charter included Elias de Derham (1226-1239) 307 221 Charter of Philip, son of Walter le Dispenser; quitclaim of his land in Wotton/Wittun to Bishop Richard of Sarum. Witnesses included Elias de Derham (1226-1239) 308 222 Charter of Radulphus de Vallabus; quitclaim of land in the manors of Cerdestoke, Tidderlegh and S/Penebirg to the church of St Mary and the Bishop there. Early 13th century 309 222 Charter of Radulphus de Vallibus; quitclaim of land in the manor of Cerdestoke to the church of Sarum and Bishop Richard there. Early 13th century 310 222 Agreement between Bishop Herbert of Sarum and Stephen Tyrrel/Tirrel concerning Cerdestoke and Shipton – by letter of the Lord King. Stephen quitclaims his property to the church of St Mary, Sarum. ?Early 13th century 311 223 Charter of John, son of John de Wilminton; quitclaim of half of the mills of Cherdstoke and of ?ldhoke. 312 223 Grant by Henry de Wande to Robert, Bishop of Sarum, one messuage and half an acre of land in Harnham, located in the southern part, towards the city of Sarum, towards the king’s highway ‘ad regale viam’. Witnessed by Elias de Derham (1226-1239) 313 224 Charter of Radulphus le Page; grant of land in the manor of Potterne to the church of St Mary, Sarum and Bishop Robert (Bingham, 1228-1247) there. The Bishop and the church of Sarum gave land in exchange. 314 224 Grant by R, Bishop of Sarum, to Peter de Camera of lands in Beydon (Brydon), in the manor of Ramesbury. 13th century 315 225 Charter concerning Bishop Robert (Bingham) of Sarum and the Dean and Chapter of Sarum and a licence about the jurisdiction of the cathedral over abbeys situated outside the diocese ‘ex cathedrale ecclesiam Sarum’ in respect of benedictions. 15th May 1243 (15th year of the Bishop’s pontificate) 316 225 Remise of Actions and quitclaim respecting Whitchurch. Charter of Galfridus de Mandevill, who quitclaims the church of Wittechurche to the Dean and Chapter of Wells. Time of bishop R of Sarum. 317 225-6 Agreement between Richard, Bishop of Sarum, and Jacob of Thorncroft, Potterne, concerning two crofts of land in Poterne, one called Thornecroft (Dornecroft) and the other called Brandcroft. Agreement made in the court of the Bishop and the church of Sarum. The case was also heard in the court of the Lord King. New Sarum, Easter week, 1222 318 226 Agreement between Bishop Jocelin of Sarum and John de Bleya; John quitclaims all his land in the Park of Sunning to the Bishop, and in exchange the Bishop gives John a virgate of land which Paganus holds in ?Buleire, and another virgate of land which Sewin le Payler had in the same ?Bulinere. Made in the Hundred of Sunning. 12th century 319 226-7 Agreement between Richard, Dean of Sarum, on the one side and W de Witfeld and Matilda de Monasterius, his wife, on the other, concerning the church in Frome, Bishop Herbert, the manor of Frome and the church at Cherminster. Witnesss to the agreement included Daniel de Longo Campo, canon Sarum 1226/7-1233 (d. 1241). 320 227 Charter of the chapter of Sarum concerning interpretation of the words of an order concerning Magister Martin de Summis, canon of Sarum. 15th July 1237 321 227-8 Exchange of lands between R, Bishop of Sarum and A, Dean of Sarum concerning the prebend of Poterne; in particular a mesuage which was of Magister William de Potterne in the ville of Poterne, along with all the plot which remained attached to it ‘platea sua remanebit. Bounds of the plot, its width and length, and the curtilage of the plot are detailed, including the ditch ‘fossat’ and the main street ‘magno vico’ adjacent to the plot. Seals of the Bishop and the Chapter were once attached to the original. 322 228 Charter of the Dean and Chapter of Sarum; grant of land in Farlegh to Richard Archer de Farlegh. Witnessed in the Chapter of Sarum by William de la Wile and others, 3rd May 1245. 323 228-9 Charter of Baldewin, Count of Exeter; quitclaim of the churches of Teynton and Kenton, and of various knights’ fees, to the church of Sarum. Baldewin seems to have had a castle. Undated 324 229 Charter of Alanus de Baioc, son of Radulphus de Baioc, and his mother Margaret, Johanna his wife and John his son; grant to Bishop Herbert (1194-1217) and the church of St Mary, Sarum, Alan’s church of Waya and the ville and villeinage there. Alan wishes to be buried in the cemetery of Sarum church. Witnesses include Alan’s wife Johanna, and Thomas de Chelbeham (Chobham), who was a cleric in Sarum church from 1201-1233. (The charter must therefore date between 1201 and 1217, and the cemetery in question is that at Old Sarum) 325 229-230 Charter of John Wanci, son of William Wanci; quitclaim to Bishop Richard and the church of Sarum of land which Master Goddard and John Wanci’s wife Cecelia held, which belonged to the carpenter of the church of Sarum, Thomas, John Wanci’s younger brother. Witnesses include William de Waude, precentor of Sarum (1218-1237), Abraham the treasurer, Richard de Gardino and Jordan Marescallo. 326 230 Charter of Nicholas de Bruer; grant of land in Winterburn in the parish of Chivele to the church of St Mary, Sarum and Bishop Herbert. This was land which Ysabella, and Nicholas her son, held from de Bruer at a rent of eleven shillings per annum. Witnesses include Magister Hel de Chivele, Hugo Malet and William de Winton. 1194-1217 327 230 Charter of Gerbertus de parci; grant to Richard Gulafre nephew of Gerbertus, of lands in Chilcompton. Undated 328 230-1 Charter of Bartholomew de Turbevill; grant to the church of Sarum and dno Robert de Lexington, canon of Sarum (1227-1238+) of revenues from Cherminster, Bere and Winterburn. (see also entry numbers 136 and 166). Witness: John de Riparius 329 231-2 Agreement between dno M, precentor of Sarum and dno Galfridus de Bisunato, canon of Exon, and Bishop William of Exeter and the Chapter of Exeter, concerning the church at Herberton. A case about lands and the prebend of Teinton and payments to the vicar there, and involving Pope Gregory IX. Made in Exeter cathedral on the Eve of the Feast of St Catherine, November 1236 330 232 Case concerning tithes and lands in Westbury, held in the presence of dns John de Amesbury and Thomas of Ivychurch monastery. The case is between Master William, precentor of Sarum church, the rector of Westbury church and the Abbot and convent of Stanley. At Sarum, Eve of the vigil of St Mary the Virgin, 1221. Richard was Bishop of Sarum and W was the Dean. 331 233-4 Charter concerning Master Elias de Derham, canon of Sarum and prebendary of the prebend of Lavington, and John ?Busus/Bukus/Rusus de Ymmer about tithes in the manors in Ymmer. The charter is also concerned with the election and admission to the church of Sarum of Master Adam, the Chancellor of Sarum, and John ?Bukus and other clerical successors to them. Examination of the clerics about the rights to tithes etc. Agreement was reached about the tithes, payments etc. The seal of Bishop Robert Bingham (1229-1247) was attached to the original charter, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, 16th August 1238. 332 234-5 Chapel of Britford. Agreement between W the Dean, and the Chapter of Sarum and dno R de Thoni. Grant by the Dean and Chapter to R of the wooden chapel in his court at Britford, to which no-one, apart from R de Thoni and his wife and family/household had public access, and where mass was not celebrated. The vicar of Britford is to celebrate at festivals, such as Easter. Tuesday after the feast of St Hilary (Yllarij) 13th and 16th January 1235/6 333 235 The Church of Westkington. Charter involving W (William of York 1247-1257), Bishop of Sarum, and Abbot John of St Peter de Filgeris, concerning things both ecclesiastical and secular in Anglie England, in particular matters including the annual rent of the church and the poverty and destitution of the religious house, the sustaining the rector of the church of Westkington, and the sale of holdings etc. Saturday before ?Caneres/Saneres, 1248. 334 236-7 Farendon. Charter concerning Chichester clergy, William de Merston, canon of Sarum and parson of the church of Farendon (1205-1225) and the Abbot and monks of the convent of Stanlegh, and the tithes pertaining to them from Farendon parish. An annual sum of 100 shillings/or marks sterling is noted. The charter is also concerned with rustics/serfs/villeins in the parish. Witnesses to the charter include Richard, Bishop of Sarum and A, Treasurer of Sarum. 13th April 1221 335 237-8 Charter involving Hubert, Bishop of Sarum church (1183-1194) and William, Abbot of Shirborn/Syreburn, concerning the prebend of Shirborn and the land of Kingeston. Grant to Hubert, the Bishop of Sarum, of the church of Hagestoke, as a prebend, in honour of God and the glory of the Virgin Mary. The charter notes the poverty and indigence of the Monastery of Shirborne; thus the grant by Bishop Hubert to them of the churches of Stapilbrig, Stokes and ?Coristube. 12th century 336 238-9 Ordination of the vicars of Stapilbrig and Stoke, involving ?Jordan, Dean of Sarum, Hubert, Bishop of Sarum, and Hugo of Reading [Abbey]. Due to the poverty and indigence of Shirborn monastery, the revenues/fruits of the churches of Stapilford and Stokes are granted to them. The manuscript gives the date of the charter as 6th June 1211, but this seems to be erroneous as Liber Evidentiarum B gives the date as 1191, and both Jordan and Hubert were 12th century clerics at Old Sarum. 337 239 Charter involving the Abbot of Shirborne ‘Syreburn’ and Bishop Hubert of Sarum; grant to the Bishop and his successors and to the church of Sarum of the church of Halgestoke, for the honour of God and the glory of the Virgin Mary, for a prebend there. Also the grant of Lyme church. Misdated as 1211 (Liber Evidentiarum B dates this charter to 1191). 338 239-240 Charter concerning Stephen, the rector of Brichtwalton and the Abbot and convent of Bello Loco (Beaulieu) and tithes of hay, wool, cheese, chickens, a dovecot, and 25 acres of land of a croft in the ville of Brichtwalton. Charter made at Reading, 1224, possibly 28th June 1224 339 240 Charter involving Bishop Jocelin of Bath, Alan Bassett, the Prior and canons of Berencester, Richard, Bishop of Sarum, and W, Dean of Sarum, concerning the church of Compton. The Bishop of Sarum has the advowson of the church of Cumpton in perpetuity, and the parson of the church has one third of the tithes there. Circa 1220-3 340 241-2 Charter stating that Radulphus Belet, knight, is permitted to have a chapel, paid for by himself, in the church of Frum (Frome). A portion of the tithes of Wardeford are to pay to renovate it, and divine services are to be celebrated in it. 1221 341 242-3 Charter involving Amesbury Priory, Ivychurch Priory, the Dean of Wilton, Stanlee Abbey and the Bishop of Sarum. The matter is between Master Roger, precentor of Sarum on the one part and Master Richard de Wirthe on the other part, concerning tithes of land in Kingland, which is situated in the parish of Westbury, which of old was a prebend of the monastery of Wilton. Charter witnessed by William de Waude, Dean of Sarum (1220-1237), at Sarum, on 3rd nones of July in the 1st year of the pontificate of Pope Gregory and the 11th year of the pontificate of Bishop Richard of Sarum, ie. circa 1228 342 243 Charter involving Richard, Bishop of Sarum and the Prior and convent of Bromora, concerning the church of Candel and its revenues which go to the Prior and Convent of Ivychurch (Ederosa), and their annual payment of rent. 1225 343 243-4 Candel Church. Charter of Richard, Bishop of Sarum, and the Prior and Convent of Bromore, and their giving up their rights in the church of Candel to monasteria Ederosa = Ivychurch Priory. The sum of 5 marks sterling to be paid at the 4 terms of the year as rent. Half of the document is held by Ivychurch and half by the church of Sarum. At Sarum, 17th Kalends March 1224 = 15th April 1224 344 244 Charter of Richard, Bishop of Sarum, concerning rights in the church of Eblesborn/Eveleburn/Ebidsborn Wake and tithes of crops in the parish. The Prior and Convent of Bromore assigned a rector to the church. Kalends of May 1224 345 244-5 Agreement between Phillip de ?Orcicumbe, chaplain, and Abraham the treasurer of Sarum about the chapel of Wanbroke in the prebend of Cherdestoke; public recognition of this agreement is given in the Chapter of Sarum. Witneesses to the charter include H, Dean of Sarum, T, the sub-dean, and others. 1220s 346 245 About Henlegh (Henley) church. Charter of Dni Herbert de Luci, knight, addressed to Bishop Robert of Sarum (Bingham 1228-1247) and W, Dean of Sarum, and the Chapter of Sarum; inspeximus of the grant, by Herbert de Luci, of the church of St Mary, of Henley, at a rent of eleven shillings sterling per annum, to Richard de Maupudre, canon of Sarum (1226/7-1233). 347 245 Indulgencia indulgence. Charter of Bishop Jocelin of Bath, involving Bishop Richard of Sarum on the one side and the abbot and Convent of Glastonbury on the other, concerning a papal indulgence of Honorius III, of which a transcript was appended to the original charter, and is here written out, about the receipt of the fruits/revenues of several churches, for six years, for the monks of Glastonbury. ?Early 13th century. 348 245-6 Charter of Jocelin, Bishop of Sarum (1142-1180); grant by W, son of A de Potterne to J[ordan], the Dean (1176-1193), and the chapter of Sarum, of half of the land of Azonis, brother of W, with the agreement of Azonis, as well as two manages, tenements/mesuages, one of which is located in Poterne and the other in Witona. Annual rent includes half a pound and a pinch of pepper, or half a pound of incense, for all services rendered. Witnesses included Jordan, Dean of Sarum, and others. Dated between 1176 and1180. 349 246-7 Case/process between Bishop Jocelin of Sarum and William, son of Alexander, about lands held by Alexander in Poterne and Canning from the lord Bishop. The case concerns half the land of Azonis, excepting 2 managus (tenements, messuages); the capital messuage is in Wrtona (Worton) Azoretaus and the other messuage W has is in Poterne. Rent of half a pound of pepper and half a pound of thuris incense is due as rent per annum. The reeve of the Bishop holds some land relevant to the case; others involved include Roger, son of Evardi, friend of Azonis and W. The petition of Azonis and W resulted in a pact with the Bishop. 1173 350 247 Charter of Jordan, Dean of Sarum; ratification of an agreement between Bishop Jocelin of Sarum, and William, son of Alexander of Poterne concerning lands in the soke of Potterne and Canning. Late 12th century 351 247 Charter of Dean Jordan of Sarum concerning a dispute between Bishop Jocelin and W[illiam], son of A[lexander] about half the land of Azonis, his brother, in Poterne, and about two messuages of Azonis, which are to be excepted from any agreement, as well as about rent of pepper and incense. It is agreed the land is to be held by the Bishop and his successors. Late 12th century 352 247-8 Prebend of Bedmyster (Bedminster). Charter of Gilbert de Lacy, canon prebendary of Bedminster; grant to the women lepers next to the bridge of Brichtviebrig their own chantry chapel cantarium suam. The women are only admitted to the celebration of divine office in the prebend of Bedminster with their household chaplain, and are to be faithful and obedient to the church of Bedeminster. Lepers are everywhere to have campanas manualis handbells. No bodies of the lepers to be buried in the cemetery at a time when the chapel is in use. Lepers are admitted to Bedminster chapel on certain feast days, such as Christmas, Easter, and the feast of St John. On St John’s day and other feast days, the women are to receive monies collected. The leper women are granted land, with its liberties and appurtenances, in Bedminster, in perpetuity, that is land which John, brother of Osmund and Robert held, and granted and gave as a donation to Thomas de Berkeley, founder of the hospital of the lepers. Confessions of the household of the leper women to be held annually in the chapel of Bedminster. Benedictions for the lepers to be held at least three times a year, including on the feast of St John, Christmas Day, Easter, and the feast of Purification. The leper women are to receive bread. The leper hospital was founded by Thomas de Berkeleya. Various edicts given to Bedminster about the lepers, and their funding within the prebend and church of Bedminster. Those not fulfilling these instructions are answerable to the chirch of Bedminster and the Treasurer of Sarum. Seal of Gilbert de Lacy was attached to the original charter. 12th century? 353 248-9 Charter of Bishop Jocelin, concerning the prebend of Shirborne and Abbot Henry and the convent of St Mary, Shirborne, that is Sherborne monastery. In memory of St Osmund, tithes of the parish church of Sherborne, which the church of Sarum possesses, are granted to Sherborne Abbey. Also concerned in the charter are half of the land which lies in Winburnam, once held by Evramari, son of ?Baiocar, which King William gave to the church of Horton, in exchange for land granted to Sarum church, according to the customs of the church of Sarum, now granted by Sherborne to Sarum. Peace and charity between Sarum and Sherborne thus brought about. 12th century (check with photos taken of this charter to get a clearer sense) 354 249 Agreement between H (Herbert or Hubert), Bishop of Sarum, and Reginald de ?Laci and Roger de ?Breng, which the Bishop made by way of conciliation. Grant of land for 7 years to de Laci and Roger. The Bishop in return is given 200 oves muncese/murtres, sheep/ewes and two multones muttons. Witnesses include Jocelin de Poterne, Luca de Canning, Roger son of Eduard, William de Cocis. Late 12th century 355 249-50 Agreement between Walter dispensator de Worton and Alice his wife and Philipp their son on the one side and Baldwin, Walter Dispensator’s son. Baldwin is to have the minor tithes of all Walter’s lands and all the parish of W, both land of the brother and the saltings of Kyhavene, the homage and the wheat given to his brother William. The charter is concerned with dividing up of Walter’s lands among his family, including his mother and father, and the rents due on these lands. Circa 12th century. 356 260-1 Final concorde/agreement made in the court of the Lord King at Wesminster. Herbert the Bishop of Sarum, petitioner, and Roger, son of Everard, tenant of 5 hides of land in the manor of Ramesbury and land in Mimbury in the manor of Poterne and in the manor of Lavington and in Hurst, on the south side of the ditch. Part of the land remains with the Bishop and part remains with Roger, son of Reginald (sic). The boundaries between the land ‘metas’, to be repaired. Payment by Roger to the bishop include oats avene and two knight’s services. Monday in the 7th year of Richard, 3rd June 1196 357 251 Concorde made in the King’s court in Westminster, in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Ely. Agreement between Herbert, Bishop of Sarum and Jocelin and Walter, tenants, about two virgates of land in the manor of Old Sarum, which the Bishop claims to be in his demesne. The tenants quitclaim one virgate of land, situated next to Old Sarum. The other virgate of land is an old feoffment which is the property of the Castle of Sarum ‘castello Sarr’, on the east side, next to the leper house, to be held from the Bishop, in perpetuity, paying to the Bishop 12d per annum. Thursday after the Feast of St Martin, 1195 =/- 16th November, 7th year of Richard I 358 251-2 Final agreement, made in the King’s court in Westminster, in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Ely and others, as in entry 357. Herbert, Bishop of Sarum, petitioner, and Peter, son of Symon, tenant, concerning half a hide of land and 2 acres of land in Lavington. Peter quitclaims the half hide of land to the church of Sarum and to the Bishop, and retains the 2 acres, paying two shillings per annum rent. 16th November 1195 359 252 Case about Potterne, held in the King’s court, Westminster. Bishop Herbert of Sarum vs William Nigitti concerning one virgate of land and a mill in the manor of Poterne, which the Bishop claims to be in his demesne, and a place/site placitus, which lay between them. Peter quitclaims the properties, and all charters and muniments pertaining to them, to the Bishop, and in return received 10 silver marks. Thursday on the Feast of St Martin, 16th November 1195 or 1196. 360 252-3 Final concorde, made in the court of the King, Westminster. The case was between Herbert, Bishop of Sarum, and William de Perci, petitioner, and concerned the ville of Cerdestoke. William quitclaims his right to land in the ville to the Bishop and his successors and in return receives 20 marks silver and the grazing for one horse/warhorse dextar depasco. Thursday after the Feast of St Edward the King, ?1195 or1196. 361 253 Case about Eastdene, held in the King’s court at Wilton. The case is between Edith, daughter of D/Hyward, petitioner for Alice her daughter, and Dean Richard and the Chapter of Sarum and concerned fifty quinquaginta acres of land and four messuages in East Dene. Edith recognizes the right of the church of St Mary, Sarum, and the Chapter, in this land and in return she receives one messuage and a croft in Eastdene, paying 2 shillings rent annually at the feast of St Michael. Tuesday after the octave of the Apostles Peter and Paul, in the 4th year of the reign of King John = Tuesday 9th July 1202. 362 253-4 Case held in the king’s Court, Westminster, concerning petitioner Hamelyn, son of John, and Bishop Herbert of Sarum and one virgate of land in Tisted, which Hamelyn quitclaims to the Bishop, and receives 5 silver marks in return. 10th June 1202

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Material: vellum Binding: Notes: Later, possibly Victorian. Has to be post 1672 as this is the date of 2 documents bound into the back of the volume.