Rev Charles Parkin wrote that Roger de Hales and his son William were both living in the reign of Henry II (19 December 1154 – 6 July 1189).
About 1200, "William son of Roger de Hales" paid 80 marks of silver to Alexander de Kerkeby for his part of the mill of Ellingham (Elingeham) with easements in water and fishing "for term of 20 years from Christmas after the ordination of John bishop of Norwich for 80 marks of silver with which William shall acquit Alexander of debt and interest (de debito & usura) of the Jews of Norwich. Mortgage to be void on repayment of 60 marks at end of term". (c. 1200; John de Grey, bishop of Norwich, was consecrated on the 4th Sept. 1200) Norfolk Record Office, MC 44/1, 500 x 1 - Agreement
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