CP 25/1/287/41, number 347. Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 3 Edward III [25 June 1329]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 18 Edward III [20 January 1345].
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County: Cornwall. Devon. Place: Westminster.
Parties: querents,  Nicholas de Wedergraue and John Cambon,
deforciants, Henry, son of Amice de Pomeray, and his wife Joan,(de Moels)  by Ralph Spek', put in the place [of Joan by the lord king's writ.]
Property: [The manor of Tregony and 18*] knights' fees in Tregony in the county of Cornwall and the manors of Byry and Stokelegh' Pomeray and 38 knights' fees in Byry and Hurburton' [and moieties of the manors of Brixham and Hurburton'*] in the county of Devon.
Action: Plea of covenant.
Agreement: Henry has acknowledged the manors, fees and moieties to be the right of Nicholas [and John, of which Nicholas and John have] 2 parts of the manors and of the moieties of his gift.

For this: Nicholas and John have granted to Henry and Joan [the 2 parts and have granted to them the fees, together] with the homages and all services of the abbot of Forda, the abbot of Buffostr' and the prior of Monte of St Michael and their successors, William de Rogillyn, John le So[r*], Peter de [G*]lyn, Geoffrey de Bod[b*]ran, [Nicholas de Treflunen, Oliver de Car*]minou, Robert, son of William, [Si]mon Giffard, Ralph de Buuill', John de Kelestek'**, Oger (Ogerus) de Cleyher, William Halap, Roger de Trelouthas, Otes (Odo) de Bodrigan, John de Penwern, Roger de Tremur, John de P[olreden*], Thomas Peticru, Peter de Gly[n?] , Roger de Reskemmer, Benet le Brun, John de Treual, John de Treuranek', Ralph Blomhou, Oger (Ogerus) de Kernyk', William Goylyn, William de Corsgaran, Stephen de [Trewuthenec*], John de [Tremamoun?*], Hugh le Gros, John Fasel, Reynold de Woluedon', Benet de Bostoun, Walter de Fansbara (or Walter de Fausbara), Bartholomew Mich', Geoffrey Pridiaux, William de [Medros*], Thomas de Penwern, Robert [Blake*], Ives (Iuo) [Cr*]abbe, [Luke Crabbe*], Reynold de Tre[b*]uthyas, Alice de Bruuille, Henry de Nyweton', John de Nyweton', John Connok', Godfrey de Trenewyth', William Bolsyn, John de Penwern, Henry B[enehouse*], Thomas Wyger, Robert de [Hoxham*], Roger de [Mon*]lywys, Robert de Kirkeham, Roger de Prall', Henry de Esse, John Tremenet', Robert de Stochey, John Proutz, Robert de Horton', Simon Coffyn, John de Bello Campo, Richard de [Stapelt*]on', William de F[erirs, Richard*] de C[huce*]lden, Edward de Monte Hermery, Richard de Doun, Roger de Alweston', William de Mewy, Thomas de Monte Hermery, Andrew de Wyggeworth', John de Vispount', Richard Fauel, Thomas Cryspyn and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Nicholas and John in the aforesaid vills, and have rendered the 2 parts to them in the court, to hold, to wit, 38 knights' fees and 2 parts of the manor of Byry and of the moieties to Henry, for the life of Henry, and 18 knights' fees and 2 parts of the manors of Stokelegh' and Tregony to Henry and Joan, of the lord king and his heirs, for the lives of Henry and Joan. And besides Nicholas and John granted for themselves and their heirs that the third part of the manors and of the moieties - which Amice, who was the wife of Henry de la Pomeray, held in dower of the inheritance of Nicholas and John on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Amice ought to revert to Nicholas and John and their heirs - after the decease of Amice shall remain to [Henry and] Joan, to hold together with the aforesaid fees and 2 parts, to wit, a third part of the manor of Byry and of the moieties to Henry, for the life of Henry, and a third part [of the manors] of Stokelegh' and Tregony to Henry and Joan, of the lord king and his heirs, for the lives of Henry and Joan. And after the decease of Henry and Joan [the manors, fees and moieties] shall remain to Henry, son of the same Henry, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the lord king and his heirs for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to William, brother of the same Henry, son of Henry, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to Nicholas, brother of the same William, and the male heirs of his body, (3) to John, brother of the same Nicholas, and the male heirs of his body, (4) to Thomas, brother of the same John, and the male heirs of his body and (5) [to the right] heirs of the aforesaid Henry, son of Amice.

Note: [This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.]
Note: [* These readings have been supplied from a near-contemporary copy held by Devon Heritage Centre (3799M-0/ET/2/17), though the copy is evidently not an exact one.] [** Altered from Kelostek'.]

Persons: Nicholas de Weathergrove, John Cambon, Amice de Pomeroy, Henry de Pomeroy, Joan de Pomeroy, Ralph Speke, William de Rogillyn, John le Sore, Peter de Glenn, Geoffrey de Bodbrane, Nicholas de Treflunen, Oliver de Carminow, William, Robert, son of William, Simon Giffard, Ralph de Bouville, John de Callestick, Oger de Clahar, William Halap, Roger de Trelowthas, Otes de Bodrugan, John de Penwarne, Roger de Tremeer, John de Polrudden, Thomas Pettigrew, Peter de Glenn, Roger de Reskymer, Benet le Brown, John de Treval, John de Trevranek, Ralph Blomhow, Oger de Kernek, William Gollin, William de Cusgarne, Stephen de Trewuthenec, John de Tremamoun, Hugh le Gross, John Fassell, Reynold de Golden, Benet de Boston, Walter de Fansbara (or Walter de Fausbara), Bartholomew Mitch, Geoffrey Prideaux, William de Medros, Thomas de Penwarne, Robert Blake, Ives Crabbe, Luke Crabbe, Reynold de Treburthes, Alice de Brouville, Henry de Newton, John de Newton, John Connock, Godfrey de Trenwith, William Bolsin, Henry Benhouse, Thomas Wyger, Robert de Huxham, Roger de Monlywys, Robert de Kirkham, Roger de Prall, Henry de Ash, John Tremenet, Robert de Stockhay, John Proutz, Robert de Horton, Simon Coffin, John de Beauchamp, Richard de Stapleton, William de Ferrers, Richard de Chucelden, Edward de Monthermer, Richard de Down, Roger de Allweston, William de Meavy, Thomas de Monthermer, Andrew de Wigworth, John de Vipont, Richard Favell, Thomas Crispin, William de Pomeroy, Nicholas de Pomeroy, John de Pomeroy, Thomas de Pomeroy

Places: Tregony Pomeroy (in Cuby), Berry Pomeroy, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Harberton, Brixham, Forde Abbey (in Dorset), Buckfast Abbey (in Devon), Priory of St Michael's Mount (in Cornwall)

CP 25/1/44/60, number 389. 1371

Link: Image of document at AALT County: Devon. Place: Westminster. Date: Two weeks from Easter, 45 Edward III [20 April 1371].

Parties: querent, Thomas de la Pomeray,   
deforciants. Edmund de Arundell' and Sibel, his wife, 

Property: 1 messuage, 1 and a half carucates of land and 7 acres of meadow in  Sandrigge,  Gabrielestoke  &  Peynton'.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: Edmund and Sibel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Sibel to him and his heirs for ever.

For this: Thomas has given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)

Persons: Thomas de la Pomeroy, Edmund de Arundel, Sibel de Arundel

Places: Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Paignton

CP 25/1/44/63, number 35. County: Devon. Place: Westminster.

Date: Two weeks from Easter, 3 Richard [II] [8 April 1380]. And afterwards one week from Holy Trinity, 5 Richard [II] [8 June 1382].

Parties querents Nicholas Kirkham, John Hulle, John Blake, John Fillegh', Robert Hulle and Richard Foldhay.

deforciant Thomas de Beauchamp'

Property: The manors of Clifton' and Clauton', which Nicholas de la Pom'ay holds for life by the law of England.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: Thomas has granted for himself and his heirs that the manors - which Nicholas de la Pom'ay held for life by the law of England of the inheritance of Thomas on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Nicholas de la Pom'ay ought to revert to Thomas and his heirs - after the decease of Nicholas de la Pom'ay shall remain to Nicholas Kirkham, John, John, John, Robert and Richard and the heirs of Robert, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Warranty. For this: Nicholas Kirkham, John, John, John, Robert and Richard have given him 200 marks of silver.

names. Nicholas Kirkham, John Hull, John Blake, John Filleigh, Robert Hull, Richard Foldhay, Thomas de Beauchamp, Nicholas de la Pomeroy

Places: Clifton, Clawton

CP 25/1/46/80, number 43. County: Devon. Place: Westminster. Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 6 Henry VI [13 October 1427].

Parties: querents, Edward Pomeray and Margaret,

   deforciants his wife William Boghway and Isabel, his wife,

Property: 1 messuage in Kyngesbruge. 

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: William and Isabel have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Margaret, as that which Edward and Margaret have of their gift. For this, Edward and Margaret have granted to William and Isabel the messuage and have rendered it to them in the same court, to hold to William and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of William, (2) to the heirs of the body of Isabel and (3) to the right heirs of William. Warranty: Warranty by Edward and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret.

names. Edward Pomeroy, Margaret (Beville )Pomeroy, William Bowey, Isabel Bowey

Places: Kingsbridge

CP 25/1/45/71, number 44. County: Devon. Place: Westminster. Date: The day after St Martin, 5 Henry [IV] [12 November 1403].

Parties: querents, [John de la] Pomeray, knight, and Joan, his wife,

   deforciants. William Poulet and John Lopynford',

Property: 3 messuages, 200 acres of land, 8 [acres of meadow and 10*] acres of wood in Alfardesworthy and Nottelegh' and a third part of the manors of Merton', Suttecombe and Welcombe and the advowsons of [the churches of Merton'*] and Suttecombe.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: William and John Lopynford' have granted [for themselves and the heirs of John] that the tenements, third part and advowsons - which Ives fitz Waryn and Maud, his wife, held for the life of Maud [of the inheritance] of John Lopynford' in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Maud ought to revert to William and John Lopynford' [and the heirs] of John - after the decease of Maud shall remain to John de la Pomeray and Joan, to hold of the chief lords for their lives, and after the decease of John de la Pomeray and Joan the tenements, third part and advowsons shall remain to Thomas Stawell' and Joan, his wife, and Walter, son of the same Thomas [and the male heirs of] the body of Walter, to hold of the chief lords [for ever].

In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Thomas and Joan, his wife, and (2) to the right heirs of Thomas.

For this: [John] de la Pomeray and Joan have given them 200 marks of silver. Note: [*These parts have been supplied from number 46, which concerns the same property.]

Names. John de la Pomeroy, Joan de la Pomeroy, William Powlett, John Lopynford, Ives FitzWarin, Maud FitzWarin, Thomas Stawell, Joan Stawell, Walter Stawell

Places: Alfardisworthy (in Bradworthy), Nutley (in Tavistock), Merton, Welcombe, Sutcombe

CP 25/1/45/71, number 46. County: Devon. Place: Westminster. Date: One month from St Michael, 5 Henry [IV] [27 October 1403].

Parties:   querents, William Poulet and John Lopynforde,

deforciants. John de la Pomeray, knight, and Joan, his wife,

Property: 3 messuages, 200 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 10 acres of wood in Alfardesworthy and Nottelegh' and a third part of the manors of Merton', Suttecombe and Welcombe and the advowsons of the churches of Merton' and Suttecombe, which Ives fitz Waryn, knight, and Maud, his wife, held for the life of Maud.

Action: Plea of covenant. Agreement: John de la Pomeray and Joan have acknowledged the tenements, third part and advowsons to be the right of John Lopynforde, and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that the tenements, third part and advowsons - which Ives and Maud held for the life of Maud of the inheritance of Joan in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Maud ought to revert to John de la Pomeray and Joan and the heirs of Joan - after the decease of Maud shall remain to William and John Lopynforde and the heirs of John, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Warranty: For this: William and John Lopynforde have given them 100 marks of silver.

Names. William Powlett, John Lopynforde, John de la Pomeroy, Joan de la Pomeroy, Ives FitzWarin, Maud FitzWarin

Places: Alfardisworthy (in Bradworthy), Nutley (in Tavistock), Merton, Welcombe, Sutcombe

CP 25/1/44/65, number 97. County: Devon. Place: Westminster. Date: The day after St Martin, 13 Richard [II] [12 November 1389]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1390].

Parties: querents, Richard Foldhay and Isabel, his wife,

deforciants John de la Pomeray, knight, and Joan, his wife.

Property: 6 messuages, 2 carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow and 10 shillings of rent in Nymet' St George and Kylmyngton' and a third part of 2 parts of the advowson of the church of the aforesaid vill of Nymet'.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and third part to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard and Isabel have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to Richard and Isabel and the heirs of Richard for ever.

Warranty: For this: Richard and Isabel have given them 200 marks of silver.

Names. Richard Foldhay, Isabel Foldhay, John de la Pomeroy, Joan de la Pomeroy

Places: George Nympton, Kilmington

CP 25/1/44/62, number 5. County: Devon. Place: Westminster. Date: The day after St Martin, 2 Richard [II] [12 November 1378].

Parties: querent, Thomas de la Pomeray,
deforciants John Austyn and Cecily, his wife, 

Property: 1 mill in Biry Pomeray.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: John and Cecily have acknowledged the mill to be the right of Thomas, as that which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Cecily to him [and his heirs] forever.

Warranty: For this: Thomas has given them 20 (marks )

Deforciants means one who prevents the rightful owner from possessing an estate or one against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought.

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CP 25/1/22/121, number 3. 1438

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County: Buckinghamshire. Place: Westminster.   Date: Three weeks from Easter, 16 Henry VI [4 May 1438].

Parties: querents, Gilbert Bury, clerk, John Pomerey, chaplain, John Loughton' & Thomas Hobson' the younger,
deforciants.Adam Taillour and Eleanor, his wife,

Property: 1 messuage, 90 acres of land and 10 acres of meadow in Neuport Paynell' and Tykford'.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: Adam and Eleanor have granted to Gilbert, John, John and Thomas the tenements and have remised and quitclaimed whatsoever they had in them for the life of Eleanor, to Gilbert, John, John and Thomas and the heirs of Thomas for ever.

For this: Gilbert, John, John and Thomas have given them 20 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)

Persons: Gilbert Bury, John Pomeroy, John Loughton, Thomas Hobson, Adam Taylor, Eleanor Taylor

Places: Newport Pagnell, Tickford (in Newport Pagnell)

CP 25/1/18/62, number 4.     1311

Link: Image of document at AALT County: Buckinghamshire. Place: Westminster.

Date: One week from St Hilary, 4 Edward II [20 January 1311].

Parties: querent, John Pomeray, clerk,
deforciants.Adam, son of William Adam of Hamelden', and Maud, his wife,

Property: One messuage, 1 carucate of land, 9 acres of wood and 3 shillings of rent in Hamelden'.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: Adam and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.

Warranty: Warranty by Adam and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Maud.

For this: John has given them 100 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)

Persons: John Pomeroy, William Adam, Adam Adam, Maud Adam

Places: Hambleden

Hambleden, Hamleden, Hamelden, or Hambleton, 7000 acres near Henley on Thames in Bucks

CP 25/1/291/63, number 1.   Link: 1413

County: Cornwall. Devon. Place: WImage of document at AALTestminster. Date: One week from St John the Baptist, 13 Henry [IV] [1 July 1412]. And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 1 Henry [V] [7 May 1413].

Parties: querents,  Robert Chalons, [knight], Robert Basset and William Bretby, clerk,

deforciants. John Seyntaubyn and Katherine, his wife,

Property: The manors of[Arallys] , Broungolowe,  Reswyn,  Treswynen,  Trenhale,  Seyntgerans,  Trebell' and  Penlen in the county of Cornwall and [the manor] of Combe Ralegh' in the county of Devon.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: John has acknowledged the manors to be the right of Robert Chalons, of which the same Robert, Robert [Basset and] William have the manors of Arallys, Broungolowe, Reswyn, Treswynen, Trenhale, Seyntgerans, [Trebell'] and Penlen of his gift.

For this: Robert, Robert and William have granted to John and Katherine the same manors and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John and Katherine and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John. And besides Robert, Robert and William granted for themselves and the heirs of Robert Chalons that the manor of Combe Ralegh' - which Thomas Pomeray and Joan, his wife, held for the life of Joan of the inheritance of Robert Chalons on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Joan ought to revert to Robert, Robert and William and the heirs of Robert Chalons - after the decease of Joan shall remain to John and Katherine and their aforesaid heirs, to hold together with the aforesaid manors of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of John.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)

Persons: Robert Chalons, Robert Basset, William Bretby, John Saint Aubin, Katherine Saint Aubin, Sir Thomas Pomeroy, Joan ( Chudleigh, widow St Auby & de Bryan, lady Pomeroy)

Places: Arallas (in St Enoder), Burngullow (in St Mewan), Rosewin, Trewinnion (both in St Enoder), Trenhale (in Newlyn East), Gerrans, Trebell (in Lanivet), Pelyn (in Lanlivery and St Winnow), Combe Raleigh

CP 25/1/45/78, number 61. 1413

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County: Devon. Place: Westminster. Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 1 Henry [V] [25 June 1413].
And afterwards two weeks from Easter, 6 Henry [V] [10 April 1418].

Parties: querents, Richard Hankeford', William Frye, Henry Foleford', William Bykebyry, William Blynche
deforciants. Thomas Trebell, and John Lane and Thomasia, his wife, and Thomas Eliet and Maud, his wife,

Property: The manor of Melhuwysshe and 11 messuages, 2 tofts, 1 mill, 1 dove-cot, 1 and a half carucates, 5 ferlings and 120 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 50 acres of wood, 100 acres of moor, 22 shillings of rent and rent of 1 pound of pepper and of 3 iron horses' nails, and 4 knights' fees in Melhuwysshe, Eggebeare, Lampford', Churyton', Tetteborn', Uppecote, Kenton', Moddelegh', Langeston', Tengherny and Gabbewyll'.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: John, Thomasia, Thomas Eliet and Maud have acknowledged the manor, tenements, rent and fees to be the right of Henry, of which Henry, Richard, William, William, William and Thomas Trebell have the manor and tenements of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Thomasia and Maud to Richard, William, Henry, William, William and Thomas Trebell and the heirs of Henry for ever, and have granted to Richard, William, Henry, William, William and Thomas Trebell the rent and fees, together with the homages and all services of William Talbot, knight, Peter Eggecombe, Richard Kelly, Edward Pom'ay and Margaret, his wife, John Govys, John Davney, John Aysshe, Thomas Byttelesgate, William Danyls, Robert Hakeworthy, William Shute, clerk, Thomas Loteby, clerk, Richard Whytelok', Walter Northecote and Eleanor, his wife, Joce (Joceus) Trobrigge, Nicholas Fitz Hugh', William Furselond' and Joan, his wife, John Soper and John Comman and their heirs in respect of all the tenements which they held before of John Lane, Thomasia, Thomas Eliet and Maud in the aforesaid manor and vills, to hold to Richard Hankeford', William Frye, Henry, William Bykebyry, William Blynche and Thomas Trebell and the heirs of Henry, of the chief lords for ever.
Warranty: Warranty. For this: Richard, William, Henry, William, William and Thomas Trebell have given them 300 marks of silver.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)

Persons: Richard Hankford, William Fry, Henry Fulford, William Bickbury, William Blench, Thomas Trebell, John Lane, Thomasia Lane, Thomas Elliott, Maud Elliott, William Talbot, Peter Edgecumbe, Richard Kelly, Edward Pomeroy, Margaret Pomeroy, John Govys, John Davney, John Ash, Thomas Bittlesgate, William Daniels, Robert Hackworthy, William Shute, Thomas Loteby, Richard Whitlock, Walter Northcote, Eleanor Northcote, Joce Trowbridge, Nicholas FitzHugh, William Furzeland, Joan Furzeland, John Soper, John Coman

Places: Melhuish (in Cheriton Bishop and Tedburn St Mary), Eggbeare, Lambert (both in Cheriton Bishop), Cheriton Bishop, Tedburn St Mary, Upcott (in Tedburn St Mary), Kenton, 'Moddelegh'', Langstone (in Manaton or Throwleigh), 'Tengherny', Gabwell (in Stokeinteignhead)

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CP 25/1/18/62, number 4. DATED 1311

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County: Buckinghamshire. Place: Westminster.

Date: One week from St Hilary, 4 Edward II [20 January 1311].

Parties: John Pomeray, clerk, querent, and Adam, son of William Adam of Hamelden', and Maud, his wife, deforciants.

Property: [1] messuage, 1 carucate of land, 9 acres of wood and 3 shillings of rent in Hamelden'.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: Adam and Maud have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of John, and have rendered them to him in the court, to hold to John and his heirs, of the chief lords for ever.

Warranty: Warranty by Adam and Maud for themselves and the heirs of Maud.

For this: John has given them 100 marks of silver.

Places: Hambleden nearHenley on Thames , just south west of London

CP 25/1/45/71, number 44. Dated 1403

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County: Devon. Place: Westminster.

Date: The day after St Martin, 5 Henry [IV] [12 November 1403].

Parties: [John de la] Pomeray, knight, and Joan, his wife, querents, and William Poulet and John Lopynford', deforciants.

Property: 3 messuages, 200 acres of land, 8 [acres of meadow and 10*] acres of wood in Alfardesworthy and Nottelegh' and a third part of the manors of Merton', Suttecombe and Welcombe and the advowsons of [the churches of Merton'*] and Suttecombe.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: William and John Lopynford' have granted [for themselves and the heirs of John] that the tenements, third part and advowsons - which Ives fitz Waryn and Maud, his wife, held for the life of Maud [of the inheritance] of John Lopynford' in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Maud ought to revert to William and John Lopynford' [and the heirs] of John - after the decease of Maud shall remain to John de la Pomeray and Joan, to hold of the chief lords for their lives, and after the decease of John de la Pomeray and Joan the tenements, third part and advowsons shall remain to Thomas Stawell' and Joan, his wife, and Walter, son of the same Thomas [and the male heirs of] the body of Walter, to hold of the chief lords [for ever]. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of Thomas and Joan, his wife, and (2) to the right heirs of Thomas.

For this: [John] de la Pomeray and Joan have given them 200 marks of silver.

Places: Alfardisworthy (in Bradworthy), Nutley (in Tavistock), Merton, Welcombe, Sutcombe

CP 25/1/45/71, number 46 Dated 1403

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County:Devon. Place:Westminster.

Date:One month from St Michael, 5 Henry [IV] [27 October 1403].

Parties:William Poulet and John Lopynforde, querents, and John de la Pomeray, knight, and Joan, his wife, deforciants

.Property:3 messuages, 200 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow and 10 acres of wood in Alfardesworthy and Nottelegh' and a third part of the manors of Merton', Suttecombe and Welcombe and the advowsons of the churches of Merton' and Suttecombe, which Ives fitz Waryn, knight, and Maud, his wife, held for the life of Maud.

Action:Plea of covenant.Agreement:John de la Pomeray and Joan have acknowledged the tenements, third part and advowsons to be the right of John Lopynforde, and have granted for themselves and the heirs of Joan that the tenements, third part and advowsons - which Ives and Maud held for the life of Maud of the inheritance of Joan in the aforesaid vills on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Maud ought to revert to John de la Pomeray and Joan and the heirs of Joan - after the decease of Maud shall remain to William and John Lopynforde and the heirs of John, to hold of the chief lords for ever.

Warranty:Warranty.For this:William and John Lopynforde have given them 100 marks of silver.

Places:Alfardisworthy (in Bradworthy), Nutley (in Tavistock), Merton, Welcombe, Sutcombe

CP 25/1/44/62, number 5. DATED 1378

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County:Devon.Place:Westminster.

Date:The day after St Martin, 2 Richard [II] [12 November 1378].

Parties:Thomas de la Pomeray, querent,

 John Austyn and Cecily, his wife, deforciants.

Property:1 mill in Biry Pomeray.

Action:Plea of covenant.Agreement:John and Cecily have acknowledged the mill to be the right of Thomas, as that which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed it from themselves and the heirs of Cecily to him [and his heirs] for ever.

Warranty:Warranty. For this:Thomas has given them 20 [...]

Places:Berry Pomeroy 

CP 25/1/190/20, number 50. DATED 1351

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County:Oxfordshire. Place:Westminster.

Date:Two weeks from Easter, 25 Edward III [1 May 1351].

Parties:Thomas de Courtenay and Muriel, his wife, querents, and Richard de Greneuyle, deforciant.

Property:The manor of Stoke Basset'.Action:Plea of covenant.Agreement:Thomas and Muriel have acknowledged the manor to be the right of Richard, as that which he has of their gift. For this, Richard has granted to Thomas and Muriel the manor and has rendered it to them in the court, to hold to Thomas and Muriel, of the chief lords for the lives of Thomas and Muriel, rendering yearly to Richard 10 pounds sterling, to wit, 50 shillings at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, 50 shillings at the feast of St Michael, 50 shillings at Christmas and 50 shillings at Easter, for the life of Richard.
And after the decease of Thomas and Muriel the manor shall remain to Thomas de la Pomeray, to hold of the chief lords for the life of Thomas de la Pomeray, rendering yearly to Richard 10 pounds at the aforesaid feasts as aforesaid for the life of Richard. And after the decease of Thomas de la Pomeray the manor shall remain to the right heirs of Muriel, to hold of the chief lords for ever, rendering yearly to Richard 10 pounds at the aforesaid feasts as aforesaid for the life of Richard.

Warranty:Warranty by Richard and his heirs.

Places:Stoke Basset (in Crowmarsh Gifford)

CP 25/1/287/41, number 347. Dated 1329

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County: Cornwall. Devon.  Place: Westminster.

Date: The day after St John the Baptist, 3 Edward III [25 June 1329]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary, 18 Edward III [20 January 1345].

Parties: Nicholas de Wedergraue and John Cambon, querents, and Henry, son of Amice de Pomeray, and Joan, his wife, deforciants, by Ralph Spek', put in the place [of Joan by the lord king's writ.]

Property: [The manor of Tregony and 18*] knights' fees in Tregony in the county of Cornwall and the manors of Byry and Stokelegh' Pomeray and 38 knights' fees in Byry and Hurburton' [and moieties of the manors of Brixham and Hurburton'*] in the county of Devon.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: Henry has acknowledged the manors, fees and moieties to be the right of Nicholas [and John, of which Nicholas and John have] 2 parts of the manors and of the moieties of his gift.

For this: Nicholas and John have granted to Henry and Joan [the 2 parts and have granted to them the fees, together] with the homages and all services of the abbot of Forda, the abbot of Buffostr' and the prior of Monte of St Michael and their successors, William de Rogillyn, John le So[r*], Peter de [G*]lyn, Geoffrey de Bod[b*]ran, [Nicholas de Treflunen, Oliver de Car*]minou, Robert, son of William, [Si]mon Giffard, Ralph de Buuill', John de Kelestek'**, Oger (Ogerus) de Cleyher, William Halap, Roger de Trelouthas, Otes (Odo) de Bodrigan, John de Penwern, Roger de Tremur, John de P[olreden*], Thomas Peticru, Peter de Gly[n?] , Roger de Reskemmer, Benet le Brun, John de Treual, John de Treuranek', Ralph Blomhou, Oger (Ogerus) de Kernyk', William Goylyn, William de Corsgaran, Stephen de [Trewuthenec*], John de [Tremamoun?*], Hugh le Gros, John Fasel, Reynold de Woluedon', Benet de Bostoun, Walter de Fansbara (or Walter de Fausbara), Bartholomew Mich', Geoffrey Pridiaux, William de [Medros*], Thomas de Penwern, Robert [Blake*], Ives (Iuo) [Cr*]abbe, [Luke Crabbe*], Reynold de Tre[b*]uthyas, Alice de Bruuille, Henry de Nyweton', John de Nyweton', John Connok', Godfrey de Trenewyth', William Bolsyn, John de Penwern, Henry B[enehouse*], Thomas Wyger, Robert de [Hoxham*], Roger de [Mon*]lywys, Robert de Kirkeham, Roger de Prall', Henry de Esse, John Tremenet', Robert de Stochey, John Proutz, Robert de Horton', Simon Coffyn, John de Bello Campo, Richard de [Stapelt*]on', William de F[erirs, Richard*] de C[huce*]lden, Edward de Monte Hermery, Richard de Doun, Roger de Alweston', William de Mewy, Thomas de Monte Hermery, Andrew de Wyggeworth', John de Vispount', Richard Fauel, Thomas Cryspyn and their heirs, in respect of all the tenements which they held before of Nicholas and John in the aforesaid vills, and have rendered the 2 parts to them in the court, to hold, to wit, 38 knights' fees and 2 parts of the manor of Byry and of the moieties to Henry, for the life of Henry, and 18 knights' fees and 2 parts of the manors of Stokelegh' and Tregony to Henry and Joan, of the lord king and his heirs, for the lives of Henry and Joan. And besides Nicholas and John granted for themselves and their heirs that the third part of the manors and of the moieties - which Amice, who was the wife of Henry de la Pomeray, held in dower of the inheritance of Nicholas and John on the day the agreement was made, and which after the decease of Amice ought to revert to Nicholas and John and their heirs - after the decease of Amice shall remain to [Henry and] Joan, to hold together with the aforesaid fees and 2 parts, to wit, a third part of the manor of Byry and of the moieties to Henry, for the life of Henry, and a third part [of the manors] of Stokelegh' and Tregony to Henry and Joan, of the lord king and his heirs, for the lives of Henry and Joan. And after the decease of Henry and Joan [the manors, fees and moieties] shall remain to Henry, son of the same Henry, and the male heirs of his body, to hold of the lord king and his heirs for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to William, brother of the same Henry, son of Henry, and the male heirs of his body, (2) to Nicholas, brother of the same William, and the male heirs of his body, (3) to John, brother of the same Nicholas, and the male heirs of his body, (4) to Thomas, brother of the same John, and the male heirs of his body and (5) [to the right] heirs of the aforesaid Henry, son of Amice.

Note: [This agreement was made by the command of the lord king.]

Note: [* These readings have been supplied from a near-contemporary copy held by Devon Heritage Centre (3799M-0/ET/2/17), though the copy is evidently not an exact one.] [** Altered from Kelostek'.

Standardised forms of names. (These are tentative suggestions, intended only as a finding aid.)

Persons: Nicholas de Weathergrove, John Cambon, Amice de Pomeroy, Henry de Pomeroy, Joan de Pomeroy, Ralph Speke, William de Rogillyn, John le Sore, Peter de Glenn, Geoffrey de Bodbrane, Nicholas de Treflunen, Oliver de Carminow, William, Robert, son of William, Simon Giffard, Ralph de Bouville, John de Callestick, Oger de Clahar, William Halap, Roger de Trelowthas, Otes de Bodrugan, John de Penwarne, Roger de Tremeer, John de Polrudden, Thomas Pettigrew, Peter de Glenn, Roger de Reskymer, Benet le Brown, John de Treval, John de Trevranek, Ralph Blomhow, Oger de Kernek, William Gollin, William de Cusgarne, Stephen de Trewuthenec, John de Tremamoun, Hugh le Gross, John Fassell, Reynold de Golden, Benet de Boston, Walter de Fansbara (or Walter de Fausbara), Bartholomew Mitch, Geoffrey Prideaux, William de Medros, Thomas de Penwarne, Robert Blake, Ives Crabbe, Luke Crabbe, Reynold de Treburthes, Alice de Brouville, Henry de Newton, John de Newton, John Connock, Godfrey de Trenwith, William Bolsin, Henry Benhouse, Thomas Wyger, Robert de Huxham, Roger de Monlywys, Robert de Kirkham, Roger de Prall, Henry de Ash, John Tremenet, Robert de Stockhay, John Proutz, Robert de Horton, Simon Coffin, John de Beauchamp, Richard de Stapleton, William de Ferrers, Richard de Chucelden, Edward de Monthermer, Richard de Down, Roger de Allweston, William de Meavy, Thomas de Monthermer, Andrew de Wigworth, John de Vipont, Richard Favell, Thomas Crispin, William de Pomeroy, Nicholas de Pomeroy, John de Pomeroy, Thomas de Pomeroy

Places: Tregony in Cuby , Berry Pomeroy, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Harberton, Brixham, Forde Abbey (in Dorset), Buckfast Abbey (in Devon), Priory of St Michael's Mount (in Cornwall)

CP 25/1/44/60, number 389. Dated 1371

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County: Devon.  Place: Westminster.

Date: Two weeks from Easter, 45 Edward III [20 April 1371].

Parties: querent Thomas de  la Pomeray,
              deforciants.Edmund de  Arundell' and hsi wife Sibel, his wife, 

Property: 1 messuage, 1  and a half carucates of land and 7 acres of meadow in Sandrigge, Gabrielestoke and Peynton'.

Action: Plea of  covenant.

Agreement: Edmund and Sibel have acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Thomas, as those which he has of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Sibel to him and his heirs for ever.

For this:Thomas has given them 100 marks of silver

CP 25/1/44/65, number 97. Dated 1389

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County: Devon.

Place: Westminster.

Date: The day after St Martin, 13 Richard [II] [12 November 1389]. And afterwards one week from St Hilary in the same year [20 January 1390].

Parties: Richard Foldhay and Isabel, his wife, querents, and John de la Pomeray, knight, and Joan, his wife, deforciants.

Property: 6 messuages, 2 carucates of land, 10 acres of meadow and 10 shillings of rent in Nymet' Sc'i Georgij and Kylmyngton' and a third part of 2 parts of the advowson of the church of the aforesaid vill of Nymet'.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: John and Joan have acknowledged the tenements and third part to be the right of Richard, as those which Richard and Isabel have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Joan to Richard and Isabel and the heirs of Richard for ever.

Warranty: Warranty.

For this: Richard and Isabel have given them 200 marks of silver.

Places: George Nympton, Kilmington

CP 25/1/46/80, number 43. Dated 1227

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County: Devon.

Place: Westminster.

Date: Two weeks from St Michael, 6 Henry VI [13 October 1427].

Parties: Edward Pomeray and Margaret, his wife, querents, and William Boghway and Isabel, his wife, deforciants.

Property: 1 messuage in Kyngesbruge.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: William and Isabel have acknowledged the messuage to be the right of Margaret, as that which Edward and Margaret have of their gift. For this, Edward and Margaret have granted to William and Isabel the messuage and have rendered it to them in the court, to hold to William and Isabel and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, successive remainders (1) to the heirs of the body of William, (2) to the heirs of the body of Isabel and (3) to the right heirs of William.

Warranty: Warranty by Edward and Margaret and the heirs of Margaret.
Places: Kingsbridge

CP 25/1/294/74, number 20. Date 1464 when Henry wife Alice Raleigh was Baron1446 to 1487

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County: Cornwall. Devon. Place: Westminster.

Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 3 Edward IV [3 February 1464].

Parties: Querents, John Sydenham of Colmestoke &  William Pomeray,
deforciants. John Almyscombe and his wife Philippe,

Property: The manor of Kilkehampton' and 13 messuages, 10 ferlings of land, 64 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood, 60 acres of furze and heath and 39 shillings, 11 pence and 1 halfpenny of rent in Kilkehampton' and the advowson of the church of Kilkehampton' in the county of Cornwall and the manor of Bideforde and 17 messuages, 485 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 40 acres of wood, 60 acres of furze and heath, 9 pounds, 3 shillings and 4 pence of rent in Bideforde, Abbotisham, otherwise called Abbisham, and the advowson of the church of Bideforde in the county of Devon.

Action: Plea of covenant.

Agreement: John Almyscombe and Philippe have acknowledged the manors, tenements and advowsons to be the right of William, as those which William and John Sydenham have of their gift, and have remised and quitclaimed them from themselves and the heirs of Philippe to John Sydenham and William and the heirs of William for ever.

Warranty: Warranty.

For this: John Sydenham and William have granted to John Almyscombe and Philippe the manors, tenements and advowsons and have rendered them to them in the court, to hold to John Almyscombe and Philippe and the heirs of their bodies, of the chief lords for ever. In default of such heirs, remainder to the right heirs of Philippe.

Places: Culmstock (in Devon), Kilkhampton, Bideford, Abbotsham