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Prioress Elizabeth Walton and the nuns to John Belle, 2 cottages on the street to the east between a tenement of John Morys on the south and one of John Neell on the north, and on the ditch of Corpus Christi College to the west, saving the possible claim of Thomas Dekyn under an indenture, 29 September 1456. Term: 44 years; rent: 4s. Witnesses: John Wyghton, mayor of Cambridge, Henry Key, clerk, John Lenton et aliis.

Prioress and the nuns to William Baker, burgess, a garden between tenements of John Morys and Stephen Neel, abutting on the street to the east, and on a ditch leading from the river bank on the west. Garden length 10 roods, breadth 2 roods. Term: 20 years; rent: 3s. Witnesses: Thomas Jacob, mayor of Cambridge, Simon Rankyn, Geoffrey Skynner, Thomas Sturmyn, John ___ar, bailiffs, et aliis.

Thomas Hamonnd, Jr., of Lynton, to Nicholas Morys, John Burgoyn, Richard Browne and Robert Browne, clerks, a tenement formerly belonging to John Triplowe of Barnwell, lying between a tenement of Barnwell Priory on either side and abutting on the highway. Witnesses: John Bussh, John , Trumpyngton, John Baret, Geoffrey Alderhyth et aliis.

The prioress and nuns to Richard Stombill a void place in Fisher Lane, between a tenement of Agnes Upwer and one of John Wattys, abutting on the King's water and a tenement of Thomas Morys. Rent: 12d; covenant: tenants to erect a new house; term: 60 years. Witnesses: John Gaynesford, mayor of Cambridge, John Sexston, Stephen Neel, John Bussh, Robert Bradeway, bailiffs, et aliis.

Nicholas Moris, John Burgoyn, John Bylney and Simon Deye to Prioress Margery Harlyng and the nuns the land (14 1/2 acres and 1/2 rood) they received from Hugh Plowryght and Thomas Colman, executors of John Marchal of Cambridge. Witnesses: John Gaynessford, mayor of Cambridge, John Herryz, Robert Goderich, Stephen Neel, John Sexteyn et aliis.

Hugh Ploughwryght of Cambridge and Thomas Colleman, executors of John Marchal, to Nicholas Morys, John Butgoyn, John Binley and Simon Deye 14 acres in scattered parcels in Cambridge and Barnwell fields, bequeathed by John Marchal to his wife Maud for life, after her death to be sold and the proceeds applied to pious uses. Lands described as follows: 2 selions containing 2 roods in Brandmere field towards Stepul Dole, adjoining land of St Radegund's and land of Barnwell Priory, abutting on a croft of John Smyth. 1 selion (3 roods) in the same furlong, abutting on Paye croft. 1 selion (1/2 acre) in Bradmere field near Bradmere, Coldham Green, lying between lands of the Prior of Barnwell. 2 selions (1 acre) in Bradmere field in Milkfurlong, between lands of the said Prior, abutting on Seven Acre Dole. 1 selion (1/2 rood) in Bradmere field between land of the Prior and land of the University, abutting on Horspath. 1 selion (1/2 acre) in Bradmere field, lying under the Old Mylne hill between lands of the Prior, abutting on Olde Wylne way. 1 selion (1/2 acre) in the croft of Middelfeld, between the Dole of St Mary's church and land of the Prior of St Edmund's Chapel, abutting on Hadstock way. 1 selion (1/2 acres) in the same croft, but the said dole, in the upper furlong next to land formerly of Robert Barbour, called Dallesacre and abutting on gravel pits on Hinton way. 1 selion (1/2 acre) lying in Midelfeld between land formerly of Philip Caily and land of the Prior of St Edmund's Chapel, abutting on land of the Prior of Barnwell. 1 selion (1/2 acre) in the same field between land of the Prior of Barnwell and Huntynglond, abutting on land of the said Prior. 1 selion (1/2 acre) in the same field between land of the said Prior and that of Philip Caily, abutting on land of the said Prior. 1 selion (1/2 acre) in the same field between land of the nuns of St Radegund's and that of the said Prior, abutting on Cranefurlong. 1 selion (1/2 acre) between land of Philip Caily and land of the said Prior, abutting on the Claypits on Hinton way. 1 selion (1/2 acre) between lands of the Prior of St Edmund's Chapel, abutting on Pisshel way. 2 selions (3 roods) at Hinton way, between land of Corpus Christi College and land of the Prior of Barnwell, abutting on Hinton fen. 1 selion (3 roods) between the nun's land and land of the Prior of St Edmund's Chapel, abutting on Hinton fen. 1 selion (3 roods) between the nun's land and land of the Prior of Barnwell. 1 selion (1/2 rood) between land of Richard Warbulton and land of the Prior of St Edmund's, abutting on headland of the Prior of Barnwell. 1 selion (1/2 acre) between lands of Robert Barbour, abutting on Hadstock way. 2 selions (1 acre) between the nuns' land and land of Thomas Cambridge, abutting on Hadstock way. 1 selion (1/2 acre) between land of St Mary's chantry in St Mary's church and land of the Prior of Barnwell, abutting on Hadstock way. 1 selion (1/2 acre) in Forthfeld between lands of Barnwell Priory, abutting on Mortymer's Dole. 1 selion (1/2 acre) between land of Dawes Scalle and land of Thomas Cambridge. 1 selion (1/2 rood) in the same furlong between land of Philip Caily and 1/2 rood belonging to the nuns. 2 selions (3 roods) on the other side of the nuns' 1/2 rood, adjoining land of the Prior of Barnwell. Witnesses: John Gaynessford, mayor of Cambridge, Thomas Beverle, John Eversdon, John Bussh, John Essex et aliis.

Master (Magister) John Gonney of Gelham, in execution of the will of John Pylet, to Thomas de Topesseld, John Swynle, John Burgoyne and Thomas Campes all the land of the late John Pylet in Cambridge, Chesterton and Newnham. Witnesses: Nicholas Morys, Roger Peytevyne, John Parson, Richard One, John Hadham et aliis.

William Rolf of Ixning, chaplain, to the nuns: 1 (Holy Trinity) 2 messuages in Wales Lane in Holy Trinity parish, one next the house of Geoffrey Carter, the other next the King's Ditch. 2 (Barnwell) 5 tofts in Barnwell, within the bounds and liberties of Cambridge, two of them next the messuage of Agnes Deye, and one next to that of the almoner of Barnwell Priory, all abutting on the High Street (King's Street). 3 (St Botolph's) a toft in St Botolph's parish, next to the messuage of Thomas Moryz, abutting on the High Street (Trumpington Street). 4 (St Radegund's) a toft, next to a messuage of the nuns, abutting on the King's highway. 5 (Great St Mary's) a shop next the churchyard of St Mary's church, abutting on a shop formerly belonging to Juliana de Beche, with a solar over it extending over the entry to Cambridge market from the churchyard; another shop next the tenement of John Cotton, abutting on the market; another shop in Cutlers' Row, next the shop of Thomas Attefeld. 6) 12d annual rent from Simon de Refham for an entry formerly belonging to the last mentioned shop, leading from a tenement of Refham's to Cutlers' Row. 7 (Cambridge and Barnwell fields) 1/2 acre of land in the fields, lying between the nuns' land and Hinton way. Witnesses: Robert Brigham, mayor of Cambridge, John Blankpayn, John Marchal, Richard Martyn, John Norton, Robert Martyn, Richard Outlaw et aliis.

Andrew Beauchamp of Long Stow to John de Wauton a messuage between one of the Prior of Ely and Hangmannes lane, abutting on Preachour Street, which messuage the aforesaid Andrew bought of John de Asschewelle, tailor (sissor). Witnesses: John Gibon, mayor of Cambridge, Stephen Morice, John Morice, William de Hordwood, Edward Latestere, Richard de Spratteforde, Philip Norman, Henry Valence of Stowe et aliis.

Alice Revede, widow of Thomas Revede, and John Revede, her son, to John Pilet of Cambridge, their life interest in a tenement in Radegund's Lane, lying between a tenement of the nuns on the east and the garden of the Friars Minor and another tenement of the nuns on the west. Witnesses: John Morice, William Horwode, ___ Morice, John Giboun, Mayor of Cambridge, Richard Fowk et aliis.

William Lavenham to Stephen, son of John Morice, Reginald de Harlaston (Harlaxton?), Richard Martyn and Robert de Chesterton, all his lands in Cambridge and Barnwell fields, in which he was enfeoffed by John Purr. Witnesses: Stephen, son of Bartholomew Morice, William Horwode, John Baldok, Richard Arderum and Andrew de Corenham et aliis.

Prioress Eva Wasteneys and the nuns to Thomas de Revede, Serjeant-at-arms, Alice, his wife, and John, William and George, their sons, and Isabel and Margaret, their daughters, a tenement in Radegund's Lane, lying between a tenement of the nuns on the east and another tenement of the nuns and the garden of the Friars Minor on the west, abutting on the Friars' garden and a messuage of the nuns on the south, and on the lane to the north. Term: their joint lives in survivorship and one year and one day after the death of the survivor of them. Rent: 6s. 8d. Covenants: Lessees to build, repair etc. Witnesses: Stephen, son of Bartholomew Moriz, Mayor of Cambridge, Roger de Harleston, William de Horwode, John de Caldecote, Roger le Chaundeler et aliis.

Prioress Eva Wasteneys and the nuns to Thomas de Revede, Serjeant-at-arms, Alice, his wife, and John, William and George, their sons, and Isabel and Margaret, their daughters, a tenement in Radegund's Lane, lying between a tenement of the nuns on the east and another tenement of the nuns and the garden of the Friars Minor on the west, abutting on the Friars' garden and a messuage of the nuns on the south, and on the lane to the north. Term: their joint lives in survivorship and one year and one day after the death of the survivor of them. Rent: 6s. 8d., to be paid in two equal parts on the Easter day and on St Michael's day. Covenants: Lessees to build, repair etc. Witnesses: Stephen, son of Bartholomew Moriz, Mayor of Cambridge, Roger de Harleston, William de Horwode, John de Caldecote, Roger le Chaundeler et aliis.

William de Gode to Stephen, son of John Morize, Roger de Harleston, Richard Martyn and Robert de Chesterton: 1) a dovehouse with a garden; 2) a grange on the river bank at Cambridge, and 3) a messuage with 1 acre of land at Waterbeach. Witnesses: Stephen, son of Bartholomew Morize, mayor of Cambridge, William Horwode, John Baldok, Richard de Arderne, Andrew de Cotenham et aliis.

John de Benyngton to Robert de Long, burgess, a void ground next to Merton Hall Lane, between Robert's tenement and of John le Ploghwright, the other side abutting on a tenement of Robert le Long. Witnesses: Roger de Harleston, mayor of Cambridge, Thomas Morice, Thomas Pipe, Thomas Bolle, Thomas le Wright et aliis.

Henry Koc, son of John Koc, of Cambridge, tailor (sissor), to John de Toucestre of Cambridge, turner (tournour), a messuage with a quickset hedge between the nuns' land and a messuage of John Locoks, abutting on the highway and Eldestedecroft. Witnesses: Stephen Morice, son of John Morice, Mayor of Cambridge, William de Herwode, William Coupare, Thomas Chastelayn, John Wymbisch et aliis.

John de Trippelowe to Nicholas de Wyght, Ralph de Shelford, and Stephen de Elderhethe, chaplains, all the lands and tenements which he acquired from William de Lavenham this year. Witnesses: John de Toft, John Wych, Thomas, son of John Morice, Stephen, son of the above, John de Berneye et aliis.

William de Lavenham to John de Trippelowe, rector of Hardwick, Richard de Dyttone, vicar of St Clement's, William de Bodekesham, vicar of All Saints', Robert de Sydestone, clerk (chaplain 34b), and John Purry (Porry 34b) of Wivelingham, the reversion of all the tenements, shops, rents etc., i.e. the third which Stephen, son of Bartholomew Morice, and his wife, Margaret, widow of William de Trippelowe, hold as dower of the said Margaret. Witnesses: Master Robert de Birgham, Mayor of Cambridge, Thomas, son of John Morice, Andrew Hardy, Stephen, son of John Morice, John Purry, bailiffs of Cambridge, Henry de Beche, John de Repham, John de Berneye, Yvon le Clerk et autres.

Prioress Mabilia (Mabel Martin) and the nuns to Henry de Cotes, a messuage in Melnestrate, given to them by Simon Godelote, between lands of Peter de Well and Richard, son of Laurence. Term: in perpetuity; rent: 1s 8d, also customary services to St John's Hospital. Witnesses: Richard, son of Laurence, John Martin, Reginald Sherewind, John Michael, Humfrey Brichnod, Henry Dyer, Nicholas Morice et aliis.

John de Cadam of Long Stanton and Joan, his wife, to John de Trippelowe and John de Bodekysham, chaplains, 8 acres in Cambridge and Barnwell fields, viz. 2 acres in Middlefield between lands of Bartholomew Morice and Bartholomew Peryn, abutting on tenement of Edward de Cayley towards Hinton Fen; 1/2 acre near Hinton fields, next land of the nuns, abutting on Hadestock Way (Regent St.); 3 roods in Swinecroft next the highway abutting on London Way; 1 1/2 acres in Newnham Croft extending from the highway to land of Nicholas Crocheman; 1 rood in Carmefield abutting on Freshlake Way, 2 acres together, these between land of the hospital of St John abutting on the Brode walk (Brodebalke); 1 acre in Carmefield, next land of the University, abutting on land of the scholars of Merton. Witnesses: Eudo de Helpringham, Mayor of Cambridge, John Moryz, Edmund de Cayly, Bartholomew Moriz, Henry de Tofte et aliis.

William de Barsham, clerk, to Mr. (Magister) William, son of Roger de Norwich, clerk, the burgage formerly held by Walter Segar. Rent: to the nuns 18d, to Barham a root of ginger; hagabel: 1 1/2d. Witnesses: John Martin, Richard, son of Laurence de Cambridge, John Portehors, Bartholomew Goggyng, William Elyoth, Nicholas Morice, Reginald de Wilburham, Thomas Wolfward, John Godson et aliis.

Peter, son of Richard de Berton, deceased, to his brother Giles 1 acre in Cambridge fields abutting on Huntingdon way, lying between the land formerly belonging to Nicholas Moris and the land of Peter's sister Maud. Consideration: a certain amount of money. Witnesses: Bartholomew Gogging, John Portehors, sen., Robert le Steresman, Robert de Shelford, Robert Tuylet, Michael Pylet, Michael Wolward, Laurence Wolward et aliis.

Hugh le Tynour, fisherman, and his wife Sarah give to William le Mercer (Mercator) and his wife Alice Blancgernon land between their two properties extending to the street, 9ft wide by 50ft deep. Rent: 1/2d, consideration 'a certain sum of money'. Witnesses: Guy (Gwydo) le Specer (Spicer), mayor of Cambridge, John Martin, Robert le Longe, Bartholomew Moriz, Walter Butcher (Carnifex), bailiffs, Michael Pylat, Michael Wolleward, Dunkell de Costeseye, John de Marbelthorp et aliis.

Thomas, son of Thomas Mercer (Mercator), to his sister, Cecilia, a messuage between Hintom Lane and the land of Mabel Gulfre. Rent: 8d to the heirs of Richard Gulfre and to his own heirs a pair of gloves worth 1/2d. Witnesses: Robert Seman, Adam, son of Eustace, Michael, John, son of Hervey, Ralph, son of Henry (Hervey?), Thomas, son of Joakim, Richard, son of Yvo, Geoffrey, son of Ralph, John Potekin, Michael Bernard, Geoffrey Morin (Moriz?), William Pilat et multis aliis.

Prioress Letitia and the nuns to Martin Brictnot, land 77ft by 26 ft between his land and that of William Mildes. Rent: 16d; gersuma 16s. Witnesses: Hervey Clerk (cliricus), Michael and John, his sons, John, son of Dean (decanus), Stephen and Henry de Hawkeston, William Morice, Ralph de Haverhill, William Alivechild, Walter, son of Simon, Thomas Plote, William of Ireland (de Hibernia) et aliis.