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William de St Edmunds, with the consent of his wife, Alice, and his son, Walter, to the nuns 1 acre in Cambridge fields, lying between land formerly of Master (Magister) John Grim and than formerly of Hugh, son of Absalon. Witnesses: Hervey, son of Eustace, Robert Saman, Adam ___st' (Adam sn of Eustace?), Walter Corde, Hervey, son of Martin, Michael and John, his sons, Geoffrey, son of Ralph, Ralph, son of Henry, Thomas, son of Michael, John, son of Azo, Richard, son of Yvo et multis aliis.

Prioress Letitia and the nuns to Maud, wife of Stephen, son of Alveve, and Hugh, her son, the 5 acres and 3 roods given to them by the said Stephen. Rent: 15d; term: joint lives in survivorship. Witnesses: Sir (Dominus) Hervey Alderman, Robert Seman, Fulk Crocheman, Apsalon, son of Roger, Geoffrey Potekin, Roger Parleben, Reginald de Fordham, John Creving, Adam Weriall, Walter and John, his sons-in-law, et quibdam aliis.

Philip de Hochtun to the nuns in pursuance of a bequest of his mother Albrega, 1 acre in Binnebroc, 1/2 acre between Baldwin Blancgernon and Margaret, wife of Ailgar, held of the monks of Barnwell Priory; 1/2 acre between land of Agnes, wife of Eustace, son of Gilbert, and land of Robert Long, to be held of Barnwell Priory. Hagabel: 1d. Witnesses: Reginald Cive, Baldwin Blancgernon, Hervey, son of Eustace, Robert Seman, Maurice Ruffus (Russ), Absalon, son of the priest, Richard, son of Osborn, Ralph Prudfot, William Wulfsi, Thomas Pupelot, Richard de Winepol, Eustace, his brother, Robert Long et aliis.

Nicholas Sarant to Richard, son of Yvo, 1 acre in Barnwell fields: 1/2 acre of it between land of Barnwell Priory and land formerly of Hugh, son of Aspelon, 1/2 acre between land of Maurice Ruffus (Rus?) and land of Adam, son of Eustace. Term: Richard to take 4 harvests, the term beginning Michaelmas 1232. Consideration: for the lease 4s. Witnesses: Robert Saman, Adam, son of Eustace, Geoffrey, son of Ralph, Ralph, son of Henry, Hervey, son of Martin, Mychael, his son, Thomas, son of Joachim, Anger, son of Edric, William Doy, John, son of Azo, Walter, son of Aspelon, William Pilate et multis aliis.

Hugh, son of Stephen (Alvevechild) of Cambridge to the nuns his life interest in the land described in 326 a-c. Witnesses: Sir (Dominus) Henry de Colevile, Sir Everard de Trumpington, Sir Hervey, son of Eustace, Robert Seman, Adam, son of Eustace, Hamo of Colchester, Ralph, son of Henry, John Avured, Reginald Kaukilia, Geoffrey Potekin, John, his son, Robert de St Edmunds et multis aliis.

Margaret, widow of Ralph, parson, to the nuns, with her daughter Sabina, 10 acres in Cambridge fields. Two acres at the Judgement ditch lying between two strips belonging to Maurice Ruffus (Russ), and one acre, which is called Rodolvesacre; and 1/2 an acre under Barnwell Mill, lying between land of the Prior of Barnwell and of Walter, son of Master (Magister) Geoffrey; and 1/2 acre at the head of Pihswell way, between lands of the same prior and Walter; two roods between the priory of Barnwell's lands and lands of William de Nonancurt; and one rood between lands of the same William and Maurice Russ in the same field; two acres between lands of Maurice Russ and William de Mortimer (mortito mari) in Forde field; two acres between lands of Maurice Russ and W(alter), son of Master Geoffrey; and in Swinecroft one acre between land of John, son of Selid, and that of W(alter), son of Master Geoffrey. Witnesses: Hervey, son of Eustace, Robert Seman, Maurice Russ, Apsalon, son of Roger, Roger Parleben, Richard Atgate (ad portam), Geoffrey Potekin, Thomas, son of Robert, John, son of Bartholomew, John, son of William, Andrew de Winepoll, Everard, Richard and Eustace, his brothers, Walter Gernon (?), Adam Weriall et quibusdam aliis.

Nicholas Sarant to Geoffrey, son of Ralph; Nicholas leases to Geoffrey 1 acre of land in Cambridge fields, 1/2 acres between the land of the Priory of St Radegund and that of Thomas, son of Joachim, and 1/2 acres between land of Barnwell Priory and that of Martin Carpenter. Term: 6 harvests to be carried, the term beginning Michaelmas 1230. Rent: 8s paid by the aforesaid Geoffrey for the six harvests. Witnesses: Sir (Dominus) William, chaplain of the church of St Mary, Henry, son of Elias, Alberic Mercer, Geoffrey, brother of Ely, Stephen and Henry de Hawkston, Richard Cheeseman, John Alvivechild et multis aliis.

Michael le Rus, son of John Michel, to John Bernard of Barnwell 1 acre 3 roods in Barnwell fields: 1 acre between land of Barnwell priory and land of St Radegund, abutting on land of Leonius Dunning; the 3 roods lie between his own land and that of John Wombe. Rent: 10 1/2 d. Witnesses: Robert Tuyllet, Mayor, Michael le Russ, Richard Maftrey, John Pawe, Bartholomew Goggyng, Robert de Hinton, Geoffrey le Ferrur, Michael de Bernewell, Robert Maniaunt, John de Tykehull, clerk, et aliis.

John, son of William, to the nuns the 1 1/2 acre, described in 317, which he bought from his brother Robert. Landgavel 1 1/2s. Rent: to the vicar of All Saints 1 1/2d for the soul of Robert's mother Margaret. Witnesses: Hervey, son of Eustace, Robert Seman, Everard de Winepole, Richard de Winepole, Eustace de Winepole, Anger, son of Edric, Henry, son of Katherine, Richard de C[h]esterton, Alan, servant (or serjeant - servient), Geoffrey Coc et aliis.

Henry, son of Goda, of St Radegund Street, and his brother Hugh, to Hugh and William, brethren of St Radegund, 1 sellion on Cambridge fields, lying between the land formerly of Hervey Clerk and that of Walter de Wilburham, abutting on the land of Barnwell Priory and on the land of Adam son of Eustace. Hagabel 1/2d; gersuma: 8s. Witnesses: Adam, son of Eustace, Robert Seman, Michael Goging, Geoffrey Potekin, John, his son, Nicholas Childman, Walter de Lindeshey, Nicholas Sarant, Geoffrey Coc et aliis.

William de Nonencort to the nuns the bequest to them by William Sweteye the moiety of 32 1/2 acres in Cambridge fields. Witnesses: Master (Magister) Hugh de Stanford, Nicholas Childman, Robert Hubert, William Tuyllet, Walter le Porter et aliis.

William de Nonancurt to the nuns the 32 1/2 acres held of him by William Sweteye and Hugh de Ragenhyll, and assigned by the same William Sweteye and the executors of Hugh de Ragenhyll to the nuns. Witnesses: Sir (Dominus) Walter de Havekeston, chaplain, Sir William, chaplain, Sir John, chaplain, Nicholas Childman, Walter Crocheman, Robert Wymund, clerk, Evir, scribe (or scrivener - scriptor) et aliis.

William, son of Hugh de Trumpington, to the nuns two crofts at Howes. Witnesses: R(obert), Prior of Barnwell, Hugh, priest, Geoffrey, priest, William de St George, Ralph de Chailz, Robert Grim, Hervey, son of Warin, Richard Grim, Baldwin Blandternon, John, clerk, Aigar.

Hervey, son of Eustace, to the nuns 1 acre in Cambridge fields, 1/2 acre of which lies between land of Baldwin Blancgernon and that of William Blodles, abutting on Asmannescroft; 1/2 acres between land of Robert Long (Lung) and land of St Radegund, abutting on a balk of Warin, son of Anketil. Witnesses: Robert Seman, Andrew, Everard, Richard and Eustace de Winepol, brothers, Apsalon, son of Roger the Priest, Adam Werial, Fulk Crocheman, Roger Parleben et aliis.

Robert, rector of All Saints (by the castle) to his brother John 1 acre in Middelfurlong towards Howes and 1/2 acre in the same field next Wulwardesmere, Rent: to the parson of All Saints for the soul of Robert's mother (Margaret) 1 1/2d, on St Sexburga's day. Witnesses: Robert Seman, Maurice Ruffus (Russ?), Hervey, clerk, Michael, his son, Roger Parleben, Walter Corde, Henry Alggod, Anger, son of Edric, Geoffrey Cook, Alan servant (or serjeant?) et aliis.

Maud, widow of Symon Bagge, to the nuns 1 acre in Cambridge fields next Trumpington ford, which acre her brother Robert gave her at the church door in free marriage; 1/2 acre lies between land of Walter de St Edmund and that of Lady Helen (Domina Elena), abutting on Trumpington Road and on the land of the Prior of Barnwell, and 1/2 acre next Trumpington ford and the land of the prior of Barnwell. Witnesses: Sir (Dominus) Hervey, son of Eustace, Robert Seman, Adam, son of Eustace, Michael Goging, Stephan de Havekeston, Henry, his brother, Geoffrey Potekin, John, his son, William Pilate, Robert de St Edmund's, Henry Vivien, Hamo de Colecestre (Colchester) et multis aliis.

Warin Grim (son of Absalon) to the nuns 2 acres in Cambridge fields between the land of William le Fater and Bernard Shepherd (pastor). Witnesses: Robert Seman, Adam, son of Eustace, Peter, chaplain, Bartholomew Noble, Eustace, son of Hervey, Robert de St Edmunds, John de Berton, Ralph Wombe, Walter Chrocheman et multis aliis.

Margaret, widow of Henry Vivien, to the nuns 2 1/2 acres in Cambridge fields: 1 acre contains a headland and 3 selions lying between the land, which Alice, widow of Richard, son of Jordan, holds on dower, and the land of the Hospital of St John, which formerly belongs to Stephen Cordwainer; of the 1/2 acre 1 rood between Alice's land and that of the Hospital of St John; 1 rood in the same furlong between Alice's land and that of Childman; 1/2 acre between land of Hervey de Newenham, and Childman in Petitesput; one rood abuts on Gretho, between land of Eustace, son of Hervey, and that of Childman; 1 rood abuts on the road to St Neots (Maddingley Rd.), between land of Eustace, son of Hervey, and the hospital of St John. Rent: 3d. Witnesses: Robert Seman, Adam, son of Eustace, Eustace, son of Hervey, Thomas Tuillet, Michael Malherbe, William Pilate, Ralph, son of Henry, John Alvevechild, William Brace, William Chrocheman et aliis.

Joan, daughter of Roger de Melreia, to her daughter Elica the homage of Thomas de Chesewic and 1/2 acre in Holm, abutting towards the bridge next the land of Walter de Saham, Rent: 1/2d; gersuma: 7s. Witnesses: William le Puer, John, son of Alicia, Adam Muscha, Ralph de Chesewic, Jordan, son of William de Meldeb(ourn?), Richard, son of Warin, Walter le Finger et multis aliis.

Walter Martin, with the consent of his son Robert, to his son Alan all his lands in Holm, viz.: 15 acres to be held of him at a rent of 12d. And 11 acres, which he holds of the abbess of Chateriz. Gersuma: 1 mark; rent: 32d. Witnesses: Robert de Goii, William de Bs, (some illegible), (Peter?) de Fokestun, Alan de Sepereia, Robert, his brother, Walter de Swafam, Ralph de Wendeia, (illegible), Richard, son of Stanard, Robert, his son, Andrew de Fortuna, Thomas Martin, William de Welle, Robert, his son, Robert de Trumpington, Gar' Can', qui hec cartam fecit (who made this charter).

William, son of Henry Kenkelya, to Symon Godelote 1 acre in Binnebroc in Cambridge fields, which Eleanor de Gurnay holds of him in right of dower, 1/2 acre of it between Grantchester way and the land which belonged to Hugh, son of Aspelon, 1 rood between Hugh's land and the land formerly of Hervey, son of Eustace; 1 rood abutting on Newnham way between land formerly of Baldwin Blangernon and that of Hugh Rabuttat; saving the rights of Eleanor de Gurnay during her lifetime. Gersuma: 24s. Witnesses: Thomas Tuyllet, Robert de St Edmund's, William, son of Ivo, John Gogging, Nicholas outside the market (juxta forum), John Alvivechild, Bartholomew le Noble, Walter Elyot, William de Newenham, Brice Fisher (Piscator) et aliis.

Michael Parleben to William Sueteye and Hugh de Ragenhille 1 acre in Cambridge fields abutting to the east on land of the Prior of Barnwell and to the west on land of the Prioress of St Radegund. Rent: 2d; gersuma: 40s. Witnesses: Stacy, son of Hervey Dunning, Robert Seman, Hervey Parleben, Thomas Tuilet, Walter Tuilet, his brother, Walter le Porter, Richard de Histon, chaplain, Roger de St Radegund, chaplain, et aliis.

Richard, son of Bartholomew, tailor (cissor) of Cambridge, to his uncle Thomas Potekin, clerk, 2 acres in Cambridge fields between the land of Thomas Dalles and that of the Prior of Barnwell, abutting on Hinton way. Gersuma: 4 marks; rent: to Leonius Dunning 14d, to the donor a rose. Witnesses: William Elyot, Bartholomew Goging, Robert de Maddingele, William Goldring, Ernest Mercer (Mercator), Henry Nadun, Thomas Wulward, Thomas Godeman, Roger de Ely et aliis.

John Portehors to Prioress Elena and the nuns the 7 1/2 acres which belong to his brother Giles de Berton, which he has by the feoffment of Walter de Possewyck, vicar of St Clement;s. Landagavel 1 1/2d. Witnesses: John But, Michael Pylet, Robert Tuylet, Bartholomew Goggyng, Thomas Tuylet, Henry Tuylet, Reginald Barker (bercarius), Peter le Bakere, William Pyttok et aliis.

Maud, widow of William Thele, to Gilbert, son of Michael Bernard and Margaret, his wife, 1/2 acre in Cambridge fields, abutting on Hadstoke Weye and on Litlemor between land of the Prior of Barnwell and that of John, son of Michael Goging. Rent: 2d. Witnesses: John, son of Michael, Bartholomew, his brother, Hervey, son of John, Robert de Maddingley, Henry Nadon, Oliver le Porter of Barnwell, Michael, son of John de Theveresham, William Brodhege, John Salandyn, Ralph de Kyngeston, Michael, son of William Thele et aliis.

Maud, widow of William Thele, to Gilbert Bernard an annual rent of 2d for 1/2 acre abutting on Littlemere. Witnesses: Richard Pede, Hugh de Brunne, Ralph de Theversham, Adam Elyver, Hugh Mayner et aliis.

Roys, widow of Giles (de Berton) of Cambridge, to prioress Elena and the nuns her claim to dower in Stockwell croft in Cambridge, which the nuns have by feoffment of John Porthors, brother of the late Giles. Witnesses: John Dunnyng, mayor of Cambridge, John Goggyng, Symon de Refham, Walter de Berkyngge, Reginald de Comberton, bailiffs, John But, Robert Tuylet, Michael Pylet, John de Kymberle, Reginald Bercar of Cambridge, Adam de Fulham, Nicholas Childman, William, his brother, Adam Ballard, William de Barton, Thomas de Hanynton, Robert de Knapwell, citizen of London, Thomas de Wynepol, clerk, et aliis.

Walter, son of Robert Edward (charter spells 'Eadward'), of Cambridge, to John Goson and Anice, his wife, a rent of 3/4d out of land behind Hadestoc way adjoining on both sides that of the prioress of St Radegund. Witnesses: John Martin, mayor of Cambridge; John de Ailisham, Robert de Maddingle, Gerard Marsh (de Stagno), Michael Pilate, bailiffs, William Elioth, John de Coteler, Thomas Smith (Faber), William Skinner (pelliparius) of St Edmund's (charter spells 'Eadmund') et aliis.

Cassandra, daughter of Warin Astin, widow, to Michael Bernard 1 1/2 acres in Cambridge fields towards Trumpington ford, between land of the Prior of Barnwell and land of Symon Selede, abutting on the Trumpington Road. Rent: 1 1/2d. Witnesses: Symon Atwater (ad aquam), Nicholas Childman, William, son of Ivo, William de Newenham, Thomas Plote, Nicholas outside the Market (juxta forum), Symon Salede et aliis.

Giles, son of John de Berton, to Walter de Possewy, vicar of St Clement's, 7 1/2 acres in Cambridge crofts; one acre between the land of the Priory of St Radegund on either side, abutting on Stocwelle, 6 acres in the same croft between the Priory lands, abutting on the highway leading to Barnwell (King Street), 1/2 acre on the same croft next the land of John Serle. Witnesses: Michael Pylat, mayor of Cambridge, John Portehors, sen., John Portehors jr., Bartholomew Gogging, John Martyn, Thomas Toylet, Robert Toylet, Robert de Schelford et aliis.

John Payn to Alan Redhed the plot given to him by Agnes de Grantesdene. Witnesses: Edmund Lyster, mayor of Cambridge, Richard Maisterman, John Smyth, Thomas Trevet, John Marchal et aliis.

Prior William Downe of Barnwell and the convent acknowledge the receipt from Prioress Agnes Seyntclowe and the nuns of 40s in full discharge of arrears due from two tenements in Barnwell leased by the nuns to Alexander Westmorland and John Bruce.

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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.

Prioress Alice (Alicia) and the nuns to John Bruce, his wife Mariota and their son John, a messuage and a croft in Barnwell, lying between the land of John Blankpayn and a messuage of the nuns, the croft abutting on the same messuage and on Grenecroft. Term: joint lives in survivorship. Rent: 30s. Witnesses: Robert Brigham, mayor of Cambridge, John Herrys, Thomas Tryvet, Brice Poket, John Eversdon, John Reed et aliis.

Thomas Hamond sen., of Lynton, to Ralph Bateman de Harleton, and William Langford, clerk, a tenement in Barnwell acquired by him in marriage with Rose, daughter of John Treplowe, lying between a tenement of Barnwell Priorey in either side and abutting on the highway. Witnesses: Sir William Smyth, vicar of Lynton, Richard Barber (?) of Lynton, John Estmond of Barnwell.

Prioress Joan Chambryg and the nuns to John Sokelyng and Margaret, his wife, a tenement in Barnewell in Holy Trinity parish, opposite the Cross, lying between Pytys Lane to the east and another tenement of the nuns to the west, now in the tenure of John Wavyne, abutting south on the highway (King Street) and on another tenement of the nuns to the north; also an acre of land diversely situated in Barnwell fields, Term: 10 years; rent: 14s.

John Blaunkpayn of Cambridge to John Bruys of Barnwell a plot between land formerly held by Alan Redhed of the nuns, and another vacant plot of the nuns. Witnesses: Robert Goodrych, Robert Brigham, John Gaynysford of Cambridge, John Smyth, Brice Poket of Barnwell et aliis.

Maud, daughter of Henry Kyrman, to Symon, son of Henry, for his services 1/2 rood in Cambridge field between lands of Ralph, son of Henry, abutting on Copper Cross, viz. out of the acre formerly held by Walter Sissard. Landgavel: 1/4d. Witnesses: Adam, son of Eustace, Ralph, son of Henry, Thomas, son of Joachim, Richard, son of Yvo, John de Berton, John Alvivechild, Richard Taylor (Cissor), William Pilate et aliis.

Prior Laurence and the convent of Barnwell undertakes to pay to the Prioress and the nuns a rent of 9s, as an amicable composition for tithes of a water mill, belonging in fee to William de Mortuomarus and situated in Cambridge. Witnesses: Master (Magister) William de Banks, Master Walter de Tynnton, Master Richard de Normanry, Master Geoffrey de Hechham, Master Thomas de Tyrintus, Antony, dean of Cambridge, Master William Hospit, Master Richard de Waveton, Humphrey, chaplain of St John's, Humphey, chaplain of St Botulph, Hervey, son of Eustace, Robert Seman, Hervey, clerk 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.

Prioress (Agnes Seyntelowe?) to the Prior of Barnwell (William Downe?) concerning a dispute between their institutions (over £12?).

John, son of Richard Pete of Barnwell to Simon de Stocton his right in a term of years in lands in the town and fields of Cambridge and Barnwell. Also the reversion of the lands held in dower by his mother Isoda. Consideration: a certain sum of money. Witnesses: John Goldring, mayor of Cambridge, William de Cumberton, Roger le Haster, Andrew de Hytchen, John Wombe, bailiffs, John de Kymbirle, Walter Scherewind, Walter Edward, Walter le Hoycher, Alan de Hynton, John le Rider, Joachim de Barnwell, Stephen Attekiln, John Jade, John Mayner, Silvester de Barnwell et multis aliis.

Peter, son of Richard de Berton, deceased, to his sister, Maud, 3 acres on Cambridge fields, of which 2 1/2 acres lie between land of the late Anger de Berton and that of Adam Elyot, abutting on Small meadow, and the other 1/2 acre between land of Mariota de Berton and the land of Giles, Peter's brother and son of Richard de Berton. Consideration: a certain sum of money. Witnesses: John But, mayor of Cambridge, John Martin, Robert de Hinton, John de Kymbbel, Robert Matifrey, Stephen Gomme, John de Branketre et multis aliis.

Symon Edyn de Stokton and Beatrix de Haselyngfeld to Adam de la Fermerie de Bernewelle a messuage in Barnwell between the land of the said Adam and the land of Silvester le Carter. Term: 10 years; rent: to Barnwell Priory 3s. Witnesses: Alan le Wayte, Hugh Smith (Faber), Walter (illegible).

Beatrix de Haselyngfeld to John de Newton a messuage in Barnwell next to the lane leading from the stone cross to the river; also land in Barnwell croft at the end of the same messuage, lying between the same lane and the land of Barnwell Priory, abutting on Grenecroft. Term: life of the said Beatrix; rent: 12s. Witnesses: Symon Bernard, Adam de Clifford, Hugh Smith (Faber) et aliis.

Agnes de Grantesdene to William Tele, chaplain, Alan Redhed and John Ryghisby, a vacant plot between a tenement of the said Alan and land of the nuns, abutting on the highway (King Street) and in Grenecroft. Rent: to the chief lord 12d. Witnesses: John Cores, Richard Maistreman, Richard Purcere, John Smyth, Thomas Aylesham et aliis.

Margaret, widow of Silvester de Barnwell, to Adam de Infirmaria de Barnwell her right of dower in a plot sold by her late husband to the said Adam. Witnesses: Hugh Smith (Faber), William Sehinghan, John Smith, John Potekin, Thomas Porter (Ianitor) of Barnwell et aliis.

Nicholas le Barbour of Cambridge to Adam de Clifford of the Infirmary of Barnwell the messuage described in 285a. Witnesses: Symon de Refham, mayor of Cambridge, John Pilat, Reginald de Trumpyn[g]ton, Thomas de Brangtree, bailiffs, John Pawe, William de Comberton, John de Coston, Hugh Smith (Faber), Thomas le Roper et aliis.

John Newton to Adam de Clifford the messuage described in 289a, leased to him by Beatrix de Stokton. Witnesses: John Pilet, mayor of Cambridge, Henry de Croft, Simon de Refham, Robert Dunnyng, Simon Bernard, John Smith (Faber), S(imon?) de Welton et aliis.