SOMERSET ARCHIVE AND RECORDS SERVICE

SOMERSET RECORD OFFICE
Accession No: Group Code:DD/WO
TREVELYAN PAPERS - BOX LIST (draft)
BOX 1
1/1 1) King Henry II
2) Hugh de Ralegh
Confirmation of a grant of Nettlecombe made by John Marescall. wit. Reginald, E. of Cornwall; Rob. of Dunest' n.d. ante 1175 (Reginald died 1175) Given at Bruges. Fragment of second great seal of Henry II.

[MTD/I/1]
1/2 1) Richard de Ralegh
2) Warin de Ralegh `nephew' of Richard
Confirmation of a charter of Richard's brother Hugh granting lands in Nettlecome to Warin, with consent of Richard's son William. Consideration, 10 marks of silver and 1 bezant. wit. Wm. de Traci; Adam de Stodd', Walter `my brother'; Walter `my nephew'; Geoffrey le Cran' Wimund and William de Croecombe; William, `my son and heir'; Baldwin, `my nephew'; Richard Coffin. n.d. ?C12. Damaged equestrian seal, boxed.

[MTD/I/3] 1/3 1) John Marascall son of John Marascall
2) Warin son of Warin de Ralegh
Confirmation of John's father's charter granting Warin all lands in Nettlecombe to hold for service of one equipped knight in war and equivalent service in peacetime. John promises to provide land of equal value if he cannot warrant Nettlecombe. Consideration, 120 marks of silver and a warhorse. wit. Walter Walerand; Thos.[ ] hid'; Thos de Thorn'; Herbert [?cleric]; William Walerand; Hamon Kabus; John Marascall, `my son'; Henry de Ma[ ] iri; Robert de Liminctone; [?Richard son of ],[?Gil]bert son of Philip, Walter de Stokel'; Roger de Lambrook; Thos.[ ] Roie. n.d. ?late C12/early C13. Pendant equestrian seal with plaited silk cord. (Document badly damaged)

[MTD/I/4] 1/4 1) Wm de Marescallus
2) Warin son of Warin de Ralegh
Confirmation of William's father's charter granting all lands at Nettlecombe to Warin. wit. John de Erley; Alan de St George; Richard de Mara; Walter, son of Godfrey; John Russell; Thos., Archdeacon of Wells; Thos. de Tournai;Richard Bruno; John de Chamflo'; Simon de Fluri;
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Roger de Harundel. n.d. ?early C13. Tagged equestrian seal,damaged.

[MTD/I/5]
1/5 1) Wm de Semlington
2) Dame Hawysia, widow of Sir Warin de Ralegh
Grant of a moiety of a hill called Hyertbyri, in the manor of Rowden; 12½ acres and 1 perch south of the hill which William had in exchange from Warin for 2 acres in Sandford Moor (Sampford Brett). William held this land of Chedemers. wit. Sir Thomas de Pyn and Simon son of Roger Knights; Richard de la Plesse; Geoffrey de Hywis; John de Hywis; Rob. Avenant; Roger Arundel; Gilbert de la Putte; Philip de Wyleton, clerk. n.d. ?mid C13.

[MTD/II/1a]
1/6 1) Philip de Treyberge of Watchet
2) Hawise widow of Sir Warin de Ralegh
Grant of wardship and lands in Codesford with marriage of John, heir of Robert de Codesford. Consideration 40s.Rent 2d. of silver to Henry de Wayville and 6 hens to heir of Reginald Lord of Selver for watercourse at Codesford (Stogumber). wit. Sir Thos de Pyno; Rob de Radynton; Geoffrey de Hywis; Rob Avenaunt; Andrew Luterel; Rob Persafey; Wm de Semlington; Thos Randolf; Philip de Wiliton, clerk. 17 June 1280.

[MTD/II/16a]
1/7 1) Godude Brett
2) John Brett, son of Godude
Quitclaim of rights to land in Thorncombe, Codesford and Lowelescombe in Stogumber, Haddon in Sampford Brett, and lands in Sampford Brett and Williton. wit. Matthew de Forneaux, kt.; Simon de Rale of Nettlecombe,kt.; Ralf de Fissours; Wm Welles; John Ludhuishe. 1 August 1308 at Thorncombe.

[MTD/II/17a]
1/8 1) John le Bret, son of Simon, lord of Thorncombe
2) Adam le Bret, lord of Torweston.
Quitclaim of lands and tenements in Thorncombe, Codesford, Lovellscombe, Haddon and all lands in Sampford Brett and Williton. wit. Matthew de Forneaux,kt.; Simon de Rale of Netilcombe, kt.; Ralf de Fissons; Wm Welles. seal (in pill box) ?angel, holding a shield bearing 3 lions' heads erased. 13 August 1308.

[MTD/II/19a]
1/9 1) John de Codesford
2) John de Ralegh
Exchange of lands. Tenements in Codesforde with rents and services
DD/WO 1/9 (cont.) of John de Barton and his wife Eleanor, Richard Stantfast and his wife Mabel and daughter Joan, and Thomas de Sancto Neotho, vicar of Stogumber, and watercourse and pond of Yelesworthy to Ralegh. Moiety of all lands and tenements which were Richard de Lange's and Elena his wife's in Estcote (Stogumber) to John de Codesford and his wife Lucy, reversion to John de Ralegh. wit. Ralph son of Urci; Simon de Craucombe; Wm de Combe; John de Ludehywyssch; Maurice le Bret; John Alayn; John de Alfoxton. 15 June 1316 at Rowden tagged seal, octofoil.

[MTD/II/20a]
1/10 As 19a except that the whole of Lange's tenement is conveyed. tagged seal ?eight-pointed star, JOH' DE CODDISFORDE

[MTD/II/21a]
1/11 Counterpart of 19a. tagged seal ?spray of flowers

[MTD/II/22a]
1/12 1) John de Barton
2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe.
Grant of lands and tenements in Stogumber which John de Codesforde gave to John de Barton and his wife Elena. wit. John de Lodehywysh; Wm de Combe; John Aleyn junior; Richard de la Roche; Richard de Curlynch; John de la Yeerd of Netelcomb; Wm Carvyle. 24 October 1316 at Stogumber

[MTD/II/25a]
1/13 1) Dame Joan de Ralegh
2) Roger Brett
Agreement by Joan to pay Roger 20 marks in installments after which Roger will make null a £40 bond with Baldwin Malet and Simon de Furneaux. wit. Sir Ralf de Fitz Urs, kt.; John de Lodehiwissh; Wm de Combe; Simon de la Roche; Richard de Corlynch. 27 September 1325 at Rowden endorsed `payment for land in Cotesford' tagged small seal with spray of flowers.

[MTD/II/2]
1/14 1) Simon Brett, lord of Thorncombe (Bicknoller)
2) Adam Brett of Torweston (Sampford Brett)
Grant of £10 a year out of the Manor of Thorncombe, from Codeforde, Lovelscombe and all lands in Sampford Brett. wit. John de Columbers; Wm Martyn and John Beauchamp, barons; Symon de Ralee, kt.; Ralf de Fissours; Wm de Welles. (possibly a late copy) 1281/2 (10 Edward I)
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[MTD/II/4a]
1/15 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) Dame Joan de Ralegh, mother of John
Lease for life of 11/8d a year from Coddesforde. wit. John de Lodehiwisch; Wm de Cornb'; Simon de Roches; Rich de Curlinch; John Broun atte Wode. 4 January 1286 at Nettlecombe

[MTD/II/5a]
1/16 1) Agatha la Turnere
2) Simon de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
Quitclaim of rights in Maderknoll pasture at Curdon in Nettlecombe manor for 10/- a year. wit. Simon de Crawecombe; Wm de Roche; Philip de Haretrowe; Adam le Bret, King's Bailiff of West Peret; Walter atte Wytheghe. 26 April 1293.

[MTD/II/6a]
1/17 1) Robert Suel and Cristina his wife
2) Simon de Ralegh
Quitclaim of rights to messuage and three acres of land in Maderknolle, Curdone in Manor of Nettlecombe. Consideration 2 marks. wit. John de Alfoxton; Adam Chaundus; [ ] le Wole; Wm Rivers. 26 July 1293.

[MTD/II/26a]
1/18 1) Joan, widow of Simon de Ralegh
2) John Faber of Corundon and Richard Loyt
Lease for life of Joan of a watermill, watercourse and 1½ roods of land in the waterleats at Corunden next to the tenement of Agatha la Hert, to hold with mulcture of Joan's tenants at Capyton, Estcot and Corundon (Stogumber) reserving to Joan the watercourse when it is necessary to water the waterleats. Rent 14/7d a year and 22 geese on Lammas Day for the land also to grind Joan's corn free of toll.; 25 May 1326 at Rowden.


[MTD/III/1a]
1/19 1) Lawrence le Tort and his wife, querents
2) Andrew de Ralegh, deforciant
Fine in 24 messuages, 3 mills, 4 carucates of land, 30 ac. meadow, 300 ac. pasture, 100 ac. wood, 20 ac. moor, 18 ac. marsh, 4d. rent and moiety of a mill in Ouleknoll, Bynneworthi, Cobbridge, Slocombe, Lynche, Leye, Berdeslegh, Tymberscombe, Gylesworthy, Haukyngton, Heighen, Loccumbe, Langham Tort, Langham Botevyleyn, Meare, Westhorewode and La Pole in Wilts. February 1327
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1/19 (cont)
1) Lawrence le Tort
2) John brother and heir of Andrew de Ralegh deceased
Fine on 2 messuage, 1½ carucates of land, meadow, pasture, wood and moor, 4d rent and moiety of a mill (as above) and 10 messuages, 1 mill, 1 carucate of land in the vill of Langham Tort which Isabella daughter of John de Derburgh holds for life, 4 messuages, 1 mill and moiety of a carucate of land in Langham Boteveleyn and Pole held for life by Robert atte Pole, 1 messuage, moiety of 1 carucate of land in Westharewode held for life by Henry de Harewode, messuage and mill in Bynneworthi which Walter Hastyng and Rolf Mastyng hold for their lives, 4 messuages and ¼ carucate of land in Leye which John de Bratton holds for life, 1 messuage and ¼ carucate in Haukington which Alice de Haukington holds for life, 1 messuage and ¼ carucate of land in Heighhen held for life by Wm Willy of Heighhen by lease from Andrew de Ralegh. After the death of these tenants their lands to revert to Lawrence and Joan, and if they should die without issue, remainder to Simon de Ralegh and his heirs. Quindene of Hilary 1329 at York.
[MTD/III/1b]
[1/20 Fifteenth century copy of the above fines
[1/21 1) Jn Ralie, son and heir of Jn Ralie of Nettlecombe
2) Jn Mouhun, son and heir of Patrick de Mouhun Grant for life of an annual rent of 40s. from all his lands and tenements in Nettlecombe. wit. Jn de Burgh....; Hugh Durburgh, kt.; Jn Radynton; Henry Sentjon; Patrick Everard. 21 Feb.1386
[MTD/III/2a]
[1/22 1) Thomas de Montesorrel, kt.
2) Dame Joan de Ralegh Lease for life of Wythlakynton Manor wit. Sir Edward le Stradelyng; Sir Baldwin Malet; Sir Alexander Loterel, Sir Ralf de Fiz Urs; Wm de Combe; Simon de la Roche. 20 February 1332 at Rowden
[MTD/III/3a]
[1/23 1) Thomas Warde
2) John de Ralegh son of Simon, kt., lord of Nettlecombe. Grant of all goods and chattels at Linegarescote 6 June 1334 at Linegarescote.
[MTD/III/4a]
[1/24 1) Wm de Hiwisch
2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe Quitclaim of rights in all lands had by demise of John de Ralegh father of John at la Yarde in Nettlecombe. DD/WO
[1/24 (cont) wit. Sir Ralph de Middilnye and Ralph de Fizours, Kts.; Gilbert de Hywisch; Geoffrey de Lodehywisch; Simon de Ralegh. 9 March 1342 at Chard tagged seal, device worn
[MTD/III/5a]
[1/25 1) Adam Volle, Joan his wife and their daughter Edith
2) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt. Grant of a tenement of Codisforde wit. Thos de Ralegh and John Trivett, knights; Gilbert Huwisch; Thos atte Pole; Walter Harslade 3 December 1357 at Codisford. 2 tagged seals i) ?4 leaves ii) Agnus Dei
[MTD/III/6a]
[1/26 1) Walter Seneschal and Margaret his wife
2) Roger Monarkys and Alice his wife Grant of a tenement in Reynestrete in Bodmin, opposite the tenement of Richard Joel and between the tenements of Henry Smyth and Merelda Trefrowel.. rent 6s. per year for 60 years, then 20s. per year for ever. wit. John Page, mayor of Bodmin; Walter Skore; John Stokebrigge; Walter Fen; John Wise; John Goldsmyth. 25 October 1372 at Bodmin. tagged seal ?a crown with?an arrow within a six-pointed star
[MTD/III/7a]
[1/27 Inquisition held at Watchet concerning the estates of John Ralegh of Nettlecombe including the manors of Nettlecombe, and Rowden and the advowson of Nettlecombe church, held of the Princess Isabella's manor of Hampstead Marshall for service of one knight, for life by demise of John de Radington. Reversion to John son of John Ralegh aged 8. 14 December 1372 (Copy on paper made 23 September 1623) (Highly inaccurate typed translation enclosed)
[MTD/III/8a]
[1/28 1) Thos de Ralegh senior
2) Ismanya widow of John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe Lease for life of estates at Assheweye, Hyndenham, Codycomb, Quarampton, Radehiwissch, Dunster and Ayllesworth, reversion to John, son of Sir John and Ismania, and his male issue, remainder to Simon de Ralegh and his male issue, to Warin and his male issue, both Simon and Warin being brothers of John de Ralegh, and finally to the heirs of John. wit. Hugh Durburgh, kt.; Peter de Bratton; John de Radyngton, John Staweye, Geoffrey de Lookcombe; Henry Forster; Rob Bailiff. 10 April 1373 at Dunster. tagged seal cross moline S JOHANNIS [ ] DD/WO
[MTD/III/8b]
[1/29 1) John de Ralegh, kt., lord of Nettlecombe
2) Nicholas Wilde Letter of attorney to place Thos de Ralegh in possession of lands and services at Codicombe, Quarmeton, Dunsterre, Eilysworth, Radehiwisch, Hyndeham, Aschewei Mounceaus. 1364 attached small seal, Ralegh, a bend fusily (8a and 8b are sewn together)
[MTD/III/9a]
[1/30 1) Thomas Tirrell, Chief Steward of Thomas, Duke of Bedford
2) John Burgherssh Revocation of a grant of wardship of John son of John to Rob Hacche and John de Radington because 10 marks annual rent is in arrears and regrant to Burgherssh. 10 July 1376 at London (in French) tagged seal two chevrons with a border engrailed and crest, a tree S THOME TYRRELL
[MTD/III/10a]
[1/31 Plea by Simon brother of John de Ralegh, deceased, who was son and heir of John de Ralegh, knight, deceased, that he holds nothing in chief of the lands which were his brother's but that he holds the same lands under a settlement and fine and not as his brother's heir. n.d. early C15 (see MTD/VII/1a)
[MTD/IV/1a]
[1/32 1) Joan la Soor
2) Simon de Ralegh Quitclaim of rights to property which Joan inherited from her father Thomas Odyn in Penmark. 21 August 1328 (in French) attached seal, figure with tree and ?brids. JOHAN[ ] SO [ ]
[1/33 1b 1) Simon de Ralegh
2) Joan la Sor Lease for life of all Simon's lands in Penmark. rent 1d. a year. 2 Oct. 1328 (in French) attached seal (as 1a)
[1/34 2a 1) Walter son of John Faber of Dynas Powys
2) Simon de Ralegh Grant of 1½ac. arable called Northendole in the fee of Dynas Powys from Weythanes lake on the N. to land of John Cona' S. land of Rich Brown on W. and of Amabilia Berd. Co n; W m Mil on' Isa ac. 16 March 1329 at Dynas Powys.Tagged seal, octofoil S WALTER FABER DD/WO
[1/35 3a 1) John de Ralegh, kt.
2) Wm, John and Thomas, sons of John de Ralegh Lease for 2 lives of 5½ ac. at Witeley between land of Wm Gybon, E., road from Wrencheston, W., land of Walter Watekyn, N. and Philip Fellow, S. Cons. 18d. rent 22d. p.a. wit. Walter Cogan; Wm Iestyn; Walter Hochekyn; Walter Watekyn; Mayo Seysel. 27 November 1330 at Wrencheston.
[1/36 4a 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe
2) Simon le Lekere and Lucy his wife Lease for 3 lives of a watermill at Quarmeton in Codecumbe with watercourses, site of mill, house, ponds, weirs etc. and suit of mill and tolls, and meadow at Ackelandford. rent 27s. p.a. wit. John Pym; John de Cloutesham; John de Cristesham; Walter de Wedden; Adam de Stanweye. 14 August 1331, at Nettlecombe.
[1/37 5a 1) John de Ralegh, Ld. of Nettlecombe
2) Geoffrey de Wodeford and Christina his wife Lease for 2 lives of lands in Haddon which Wm de Spiour held with Cnolle. rent 4s. p.a. and suit of court to Nettlecombe. wit. John de Lodehewysch; Wm de Comb; Simon de la Roche; Rich. le Knyt; Geoffrey Lovet. 20 July 1332, at Nettlecombe.
[1/38 7a 1) Thomas fitz Urscy
2) Sir Ralph fitz Urscy Lease for life of Thomas of all lands, rents, services, etc. in La Wode in Nettlecombe. Rent 1 morc of silver p.a. wit. John de Ralegh; John le Bret; Wm Everard; Gilbert de Hiwisch; Nicholas, clerk of Wechet. 31 January 1333/4 tagged seal ?angel holding a shield bearing 3 lions heads erased DOVZ[ ]
[1/39 8a 1) Thos de Welle son and heir of Wm de Welle
2) John de Ralph and Margaret his wife General quitclaim of all rights to property in Wood Avenaunt in Nettlecombe and successive remainders to Warin de Ralegh and his male issue, Andrew de Ralegh and his male issue, Thomas de Ralegh and his male issue (all sons of John) and finally to the heirs of John. wit. Sir Baldewin Malet; Alexander Loterel, kt; Ralph Fizur, kt.; John de Memburi, Kt.; Rob de Radington; Gilbert de Hywyhe; Wm Everard. 28 November 1335, at Nettlecombe. DD/WO
[1/40 9a 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe
2) Thos le Fizours, uncle of Sir Ralf le Fizours, Kt. Lease for life of all lands, tenements, rents and services at Avenauntes Wode in Netelcombe with the villeins and their families which John had by gift of Sir Ralf. rent, a double rose wit. Alexcander Luterel, kt.; Ralf le Fizours, kt.; and John de Menbury, kt.; Gilbert de Hywysch; and John le Bret; Rob de Radyngton; Simon de la Roche. 14 December 1335, at Williton.
[1/41 10a 1) John son of John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe
2) John Pyket Lease for life of all lands in Wode Avenaunt in Nettlecombe formerly held by John Sone. Rent 2s p.a. and suit of court wit. Geoffrey de Hewyssch; Simon de la Roche; Wm de Combe; Richard atte Ryxer; Wm Fraunkelyn. 19 October 1338, at Nettlecombe.
[1/42 11a 1) John de Ralegh, kt.
2) Thos ata Pole Lease for life of 3 a. in Sandfordemore, 1 a. called Sydacre on E. part of Portpatte, 1 a. in W. part of `le Verneburgh', and 1 a. in `le Lardeny'. rent 1 red rose wit. Thos de Ralegh; Gilbert Huwych; Geoffrey de Lodehuwych; John Roche; John Smyth of Corundon. [ ] 1350 at Nettlecombe. tagged seal, ?a squirrel.
[1/43 12a 1) John de Ralegh, kt.
2) John Frink, Isabel his wife, and John and Joan their children Lease for 4 lives of tenement which Sir Richard Taillor formerly held and all the tenement which John Syward held in Landebethen rent 5s., suit of court and heriot. wit. Maurice Merlaw; John Crock'; John Tyler; Wm Crosten'; John Adynot. 27 Sep 1350, at Landebethen.
[1/44 13a 1) John de Ralegh, kt., lord of Nettlecombe
2) Nich. de Codesforde, citizen of Bristol, Roisie his wife, and Roger their son. Lease for 3 lives of lands and tenements which John de Codesford, father of Nicholas, and John le Smyth of Corunden held of John de Ralegh in Estcote, Stogumber. rent 12d. of silver wit. Wm Everard; Philip de Lokcoumbe; Gilbert de Hywysch; Thos de Rawle; Thomas atte Pole. 8 November 1354, at Nettlecombe. DD/WO
[1/45 15a 1) Wm Bryt of Thorveston, son and heir of Adam Bryt
2) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt. Quitclaim of rights to land and tenements in Codisford in Stogumber. wit. John Trivet, kt.; Symon Furneaus, kt.; John Bykcomb; John Smyth of Corundon; Thos atte Pole. 10 June 1358, at Sampford Brett
[1/46 17a 1) Robert, son and heir of Wm atte Burlonde
2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe Grant of reversion of rent and services of Rose atte Burlond,, Alice atte Burlond and Agnes at Burlonde in Avenauntiswode (Woodadvent in Nettlecombe). wit. Ralf de Fizour; John de Memburi, kt.; Gilbert de Hywisch; Geoffrey de Lodhuwisch; Simon de la Roche. 27 September 1344, at Avenauntiswode.
[1/47 18a 1) John Dunster
2) Patric Everard Lease for life of messuage and curtilege in le Sonyngere, Dunster, next the Chapelwaye. rent, a red rose wit. Ralf Durburgh; John Ryvers; Wm Cloutsham; John Stoweye; Wm Baillyf. 31 March 1389, at Dunster tagged seal, ? griffin crest, on helm over shield bearing 2 mullets in chief, and crescent, cadency mark of 2nd son. endorsed `de la Heybere ten.'
[MTD/V/1a]
[1/48 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, quer.
2) Henry de Gloucester, def. Fine concerning 10s. rent in Alre and Corndon (Stogumber) Henry to hold for life and a rose rent. Reversion to John and heirs. 6 October 1309. [1b]
[1/49 Counterpart of 1a. 1c
[1/50 1) John Ralegh, kt., quer
2) John de Radyngton, def Fine on 2 messuages, 4 carucates of land in Nettlecombe and Rowdon and the advowson of Nettlecombe church. Settled on John Ralegh and his male issue, remainder to John Ralegh the younger and his male issue, Simon Ralegh and his male issue and finally to the right heirs of John Ralegh, kt. May 1367 1d
[1/51 Counterpart of 1c. (The four fines are sewn together) DD/WO 2a
[1/52 1) John de Ralegh
2) Wm le Toukere of la Mersche and Amice his wife. Lease for 2 lives of lands and tenements which John had from Thos Warde in Estere Asscheweye in Dulverton. rent 10s. p.a., and 5s. p.a. to lords of Asscheweye Mouncious, and suit of court to both Dulverton and Asscheweye Mouncious. wit. Wm Mouncious; Rob Lucy; Rob de Stokham; Walter de Pykettston; John de Sterte; Wm atte Byro'. 8 October 1329, at Nettlecombe. 3a
[1/53 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) Ralf Vetery, and Joan his wife Lease for 2 lives of tenement and ferling of land which Robert formerly held, in Quarmeton in Codecom be, and tenement and ferling which
Adam Lovecok held of Thomas de Ralegh,  and ½  ferling of land at Quarremetonemill
 which Wm Pocok held of  Thomas and Simon de Ralegh, and a meadow opposite the 
mill on the N. rent 14s. p.a.  Reversion to Simon de Ralegh
 wit. John de Cristisham; John le Tort; Walter de Weddon; Wm de
 Trottokycumbe; John atte Sturte.
 23 June 1333, at Nettlecombe.

4a

[1/54 1) Richard le Brit of Schapecote
2) John de Ralegh, and Margaret his wife Settlement of lands and tenements in Codcombe with rents, services etc. which Richard le Brit inherited from Robert le Palmer of Dunster on John and Margaret with remainders to Andrew their son and his male issue, Warin their son and his male issue, John their son and his male issue, finally to heirs of John and Margaret wit. Symon de Forneaules, kt.; Alexander Loterel, kt.; Ralf le Fizours, kt.; Geoffrey de Locombe; John de Bratton; Gilbert de Hywissch; Geoffrey de Avele. 6 May 1333, at Dunster tagged seal, ?a hand. 5a
[1/55 1) Thos de Welle, son and heir of Wm de Welle
2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe, and Margaret his wife. Settlement of lands and tenements in Wode Avenaunt in Nettlecombe and reversion of property held by Thomas le Fitzurs for life on John and Margaret with successive remainders to their sons Warin, Andrew and Thomas and their issue, finally to heirs of John. wit. Sir Baldewin Malet, kt.; Alexander Loterel, kt.; Robert le Fitzurs, kt.; John de Membiry, kt.; Rob de Radington; Gilbert de Hywihe; Wm Everard. 30 April 1335, at Nettlecombe. fragment of seal sewn into green silk. DD/WO 6a
[1/56 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) John de Wodeforde Lease for life of a ferling of land at Wodehouse. rent 4s. p.a. and suit of court to Nettlecombe. wit. John de Lodhywissche; John de Craus; Wm de Combe; Thos de Fitzours; Thos Warde. 2 February 1333, at Nettlecombe. 6a (sic. 2 documents in this section are numbered 6a)
[1/57 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) Thos de Ralegh, Annora his wife and John their son Lease for 3 lives of lands which Geoffrey de Wodeford held on Haddon Hill in the Manor of Nettlecombe. rent 2s. p.a. wit. John le Bret; Simon de la Roch; Geoffrey de Hywysch; Wm de Pavely; John de Bykenalre 3 October 1339, at Nettlecombe. tagged seal, helm over shield bearing 5 lozenges in a bend. 6b
[1/58 Counterpart of the above 7a
[1/59 1) John de Ralegh, kt.
2) Rich. Golde and Robert Andrew of Baltenesburgh Lease for 2 lives of rent and services of Matill' Golde, Richard's mother, for a close in Baltenesburgh which she holds for life, and reversion. rent. rose at Midsummer wit. Wm. Wason; John Loccombe; John le Wulff; Rich. Llys; John Trigel. 29 June 1344 at Alludeford 2 tagged seals i) ? bird ii) ? pair of peacocks 8a
[1/60 1) John de Ralegh, kt., ld. of Nettlecombe
2) Nicholas, William and John de Codesforde Lease for 3 lives of all lands and tenements which their father John de Codesforde and John le Smith of Corundon held in Estcote, Stogumber. rent 12d. p.a. wit. John le Bret; Wm de Pavely; Simon de la Rech; Rich. ate Ryxen; Gregory Blundall, clerk. 28 October 1347 at Nettlecombe tagged seal, a chevron in chief, dexter & sinister cantons (devices worn). DD/WO 9a
[1/61 1) John de Ralegh, kt., ld of Nettlecombe
2) Rob Warde, and his wife when he marries, and their eldest child. Lease for 3 lives of all lands and tenements which John Pyket held in Wodeavenaunt. Rent a red rose at Midsummer, suit of court at Wode, and heriot. wit. Thos de Ralegh; Gilbert Huwys; Edmund de Sanddford; Geoffrey de Lodehuwyssch; Thos atte Pole. 13 May 1351, at Nettlecombe 10a
[1/62 1) John le Bret, of Thorncombe
2) John de Ralegh, of Nettlecombe Grant of all tenements in Codifford in Stogumber, with all house, rents etc. wit. Thos de Ralegh, kt.; John Tryvet, kt.; Gilbert Huwisch; Thos atte Pole; Walter Haretrowe; Adam Volle. 1 December 1357 at Codifforde. 11a
[1/63 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt.
2) Adam Volle, Joan his wife, and Edith their dau. Lease for 3 lives of a tenement in Codisforde, Stogumber. Rent 6 capons p.a. wit. Thos de Ralegh, kt.; Gilbert de Huwisch; Thos de Ralegh; David apprees; Thos atte Pole 15 January 1356/7 at Nettlecombe Tagged seal. Agnus Dei. 12a
[1/64 1) John de Ralegh, kt., lord of Nettlecombe
2) John Smyth of Wiliton and John his son Lease for 2 lives of tenement at Coryndon as John Coryndon, smith, held it Rent 2s. and service of, providing iron ploughs for the manor of Nettlecombe, heriot of iron tools etc. wit. Simon Bryt; Adam Pavely; John Bekanalre; Walter Haretrowe; John Basyng. 8 February 1369/70, at Nettlecombe tagged seal, 5 bars, dexter canton (devise worn) [ ]DE[ ]VESTON DD/WO 13
[1/65 1) Wm Fakener; Walter Portman; Walter Hasshaford; John Crofte, clerk.
2) Joan widow of Simon Ralegh, esq. Settlement of manors of Nettlecombe, Somerset, and Wood-iuxta-Chikston, Litelham, Liverton & Boistockhayes, Devon, & Codecombe Ralegh, Somerset, also 2 messuages, 2 tofts, 106 a. of land, 8½ a. of meadow in Nettlecombe, Cageley (Sampford Brett) and Gylesworthy (Withycombe), and all tenements in Codecombe, to provide a chaplain to celebrate in the chapel of St John the Baptist in Nettlecombe parish church. Except 12d rent which Wm Dodesham paid for lands in Ryxen (Stogumber) in the manor of Wodeavenant and lands and tenements in Dunster. Joan to hold the properties for life, reversion to Thos. Whalesborough and his heirs, remainder to heirs of Joan, widow of John Whalesborough, finally to the right heirs of Simon Ralegh. Except the manors of Ouleknolle, Wombeshayes in Dorset and messuages in Ouleknolle, Radehewish, Bynneworthi, Cobbrygge, Gylesworthy in Wotton, Lynch, Lyegth, Mene, Luccombe, Slocombe, Westharwode, Wychehanger, Overholt, Vennyford & Tymbercombe in Somerset & Dorset to remain to the right heirs of Simon Ralegh. wit. Wm Lord Bonevile; Edward Hulle, kt.; Baldwin Fulleford, kt.; Jas Lotrell; Edw Saintjohn. n.d. C15, contemporary paper copy with lawyer's notes in English on the documents to be drawn up in connection with the above, including a note that Thomas Whalesborough should be asked about the manumission of 3 serfs. 16a
[1/66 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe 1) John de Mallond Lease for life of a moiety of lands and tenements in Estcote in Stogumber rent 6d. p.a. wit. Simon Bryt; Walter Sanfyer; Gyles Roche; Walter Broun; Walter Olyvere; Thos Olyvere. 10 January 1362/3 at Estcot. tagged seal-damaged (document in poor condition and barely legible) MTD/V
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[1/67 1) Simon Ralegh
2) Thos Knyf, John Crofte parson of Oke, Wm Wrenche parson of Nettlecombe, and Walter Hassheford. Grant of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowedon, Cageley, Wode Avenaunt, Oulleknolle, Codecombe & Alyngford, and advowsons of Nettlecombe and Alyngford. tagged seal, damaged and superimposed by part of an extremely complex armorial seal of a later date. 30 Sep. 1423 DD/WO MTD/V
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[1/68 1) Simon Ralegh
2) John Muscari; John Gerard: John Parsones & Wm Elyot. Letter of attorney to deliver seisin to Thomas Knyf of property in 1a. tagged seal of Ralegh. 3 Oct. 1423 (1a and 1b are tied together) 2a
[1/69 1) Rob Mathew
2) Simon Ralegh Quitclaim of rights on all property which Simon had by gift of Robert in Whrencheston fee, which were formerly of Rob Elys and heirs of Simon. tagged seal, fretty, a bar impaling (other half worn) 14 Oct. 1425 3a
[1/70 1) Simon Ralegh, esq., ld of Nettlecombe
2) John Skalwyg and Thomasia his wife Lease for 2 lives of a tenement in Capton which Robert Paye held and also a close of arable land (10 a.) in the eastern part of Cotesford More (Stogumber) near the water. rent 10s.8d. for tenement, 6s.8d. for close, suit of court and heriot. Tenants have right to fuel out of Felwode (Vellow Wood). wit. Rob Ryver; Henry Cokeford; John Person; Wm Eliot; Thos Hyot. 4 December 1431, at Nettlecombe. tagged seal- Ralegh SIGILLUM SYMONIS RALY 4a
[1/71 1) Simon Ralegh, esq. lord of Nettlecombe
2) John Skalwyg and Thomasia his wife Lease for 2 lives and 20 years of tenement in Capton, formerly held by Robert Page and 10 a. in Cotesford More. rent 10s.8d. and 6s.8d. etc. Tenants may grind corn where they please and need not serve as reeve unless elected. They may cut down the trees on their tenement and cart away an old hall there. wit. Thos Bratton, esq.; Edward Seynt John; Robert Ryver; John Orchard; Gilbert Basyn. 20 November 1432, at Nettlecombe 5a
[1/72 1) Simon Ralegh of Nettlecombe
2) Wm Childecotte, Joan his wife and Wm his son Lease for 3 lives in reversion of a messuage and 12 a. of land with common of pasture in Childecotte in Dulverton hundred on the deaths of John and Joan Hyndham. rent 2s. wit. Wm Brytte; Wm Kaille; Rich. Glosse 31 May 1434, at Mounceaux Aysshewey tagged seal, fleur de lys. DD/WO 6a
[1/73 1) Simon Ralegh esq.
2) John Boyden and Joan his wife Lease for 2 lives of lands and tenements in Wode Avenaunt in Nettlecombe and in le Heyes in St Decumans which Henry Stone and Sara his wife hold for life, reserving their rents and services. rent 26/8 pa.a., suit of court and suit of mill to Yard (Nettlecombe) wit. John Orchard; Rob Ryvers; Rich Aller; Rich Haretrowe, John Person. 16 January 1437/8, at Nettlecombe 7a
[1/74 1) Simon Ralegh, esq.
2) John Acrofte, clerk Feoffment of a small meadow and wood in Nettlecombe, between land of the abbot and convent of Clyve, E. and N.; meadow and wood of Patric Forster, W. and road from Chideslegh to Pitte on S. wit. Rob Revers; Rich Aller; John Person. 4 November 1438 at Nettlecombe tagged seal - Ralegh 8a
[1/75 1) Thos Bratton, Simon Bratton, Geo Feddes, clerk, and Thos. Kyngeston
2) Joan, widow of Simon Ralegh Quitclaim of all rights to lands which, with Nicholas Tyrent deceased, they had of Wm Umfrey in West and East Gylysworthy, Somerset. 13 January 1440/1. tagged seals - i) Ram's head and 2 mullets ii) ?tomb or altar with figure iii) ? monogram 9a
[1/76 1) Wm Umfrey
2) Joan Ralegh, widow of Simon Ralegh Grant of all messuages, lands etc. in Westyr and Estyr Gylysworthy in Withycombe which he had by gift of John Ralegh esq. wit. Walter Portman; Thos Copleston; Wm Cloutysham; Rob Ryvers; John Person. 10 November 1440, at Nettlecombe tagged seal - W 9b
[1/77 1) Wm Umfrey
2) John Person Letter of attorney to deliver seisin to Joan widow of Simon Ralegh of all messuages in Westyre and Estyre Gylysworthy. 10 November 1440, at Nettlecombe tagged seal - W DD/WO 10a
[1/78 Rental of the manor of Ralegh, (Devon). 9 March 1444/5 11a
[1/79 1) Walter Porteman, Walter Hasseford, and John Croffte, clerk
2) Joan widow of Simon Ralegh Feoffment of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent, Ouleknolle, Wode iuxta Chikston (as in V/13), which with Thos Knyf, Wm Faukener, and Rob Ryvers deceased, they had of the gift of Simon Ralegh. wit. Thos Bratton; Wm Corun; Wm Cloutesham 2 February 1452/3 at Nettlecombe. 12a
[1/80 Thos Lovyngcote, executor of Joan Ralegh's estate and Nicholas Lovyngcote formerly her servant witness that the manor of Alyngford and the advowson of the church of
Alyngford had been granted in reversion to John FitzJames but should have  been given 
to Thos Whalesborough. They say that Joan had offered to return 200 marcs that FitzJames had paid with a further 20 marcs as it was her wish and that of her late husband
 that the estate should go to Whalesborough.
 20 February 1454/5 (English)

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[1/81 1) Adam Hydam, chaplain of the perpetual chantry of Simon Ralegh, late of Nettlecombe.
2) Wm Hobbe, and Joan his wife, and John Sely and Agnes his wife. Lease for 4 lives of a tenement in Codecombe and 2 meadows called Hallbilmede next the chapel of St Lawrence which Wm (?father of the two women) held at will. rent 12s.10d., suit of court. wit. Wm Strotynger, clerk; Rich Baker; Walter Coo 15 January 1485/6. tagged seals, in pairs. i) stag nbsp; ii) W iii) device worn, between 2 mallets iv) stag 14
[1/82 1) Thomas Whalesborough, esq.
2) John Fortescu, esq. of the body to the King, Rich Dryland, John Kyrton Grant of all manors etc. in Lancarff', Uthno, Treseder, St Peryn yn Sande and elsewhere in Cornwall, and Manor of Berenerber in Devon. wit. Rich Chechester, esq.; John Carmynowe, esq.; Rich Clerke; Thos Seyntabin; Wm Burlyn. 6 April 1474 tagged seal - 3 bends. SIGILLUM THOME WHALESBROWE ARMIGERI DD/WO MTD/VII/1a
[1/83 1) Simon Ralegh, brother and heir of John Ralegh, esq., son of John Ralegh, kt.
2) Wm Golilond of Asshewey and his wife Joan Lease of lands and tenements in Asshewey which John, father of Simon, leased to Rich Golilond, his wife Alice and their son John for lives. Reversion to Emma, mother of Simon. rent 10s. p.a. until death of Emma and then 5s. wit. John Forster; Roger Pym; Thos Chilecotte. 24 June 1413, at Nettlecombe endorsed `Geoffrey Slade holds to Ralegh because of his lands in Asheway' 2a
[1/84 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife, quer.
2) Rich Wyot, Thos Bratton and John Forster of Dunster Dene, defor. Fine on manors of Wood nr. Chexton, Devon, and Rowden, Wodeavenant and Nettlecombe, Somerset, and advowson of Nettlecombe church. To be held by Simon and Joan and their male heirs, remainder to John and Joan Whalesborough and her heirs, Thomas Chaucer and Matilda his wife and her heirs and then to the right heirs of Simon. Easter 1415 endorsed in Latin `touching the manors of Simon Ralegh in England and lands which John Hoskyns leased to John Andrew' and in English `a transcript of a fine .... 1379 wiche in anno domini 1608 is 229 yrs last past' [sic] and `This Deed in 1770 is 613 years old 3 Hen 2nd 1157' [sic]
[1/85[3a] A. Copy of 2a above B. 1) Thos Chaucer, Thos Bratton, John Forster of Dunsterdene, and Henry Forster, clerk, quer.
2) Simon Ralegh, defor. Fine on manors of Oulknolle; Codecombe & Alyngforde and the advowson of Alynforde which Ismania widow of Lawrence Berkerolles holds for life after his death, the property to remain to the plaintiffs. Cons. 300 marcs of silver Easter 1414 C. 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife, quer.
2) Thos Knyf, John Crofte parson of Oke, Wm Wrenche parson of Nettlecombe, Walter Hassheford, Hen Forsterr parson of Alyngford, def. Fine on manors of Nettlecombe, Rowedon, Woodadvent, Oulleknolle, Codecombe, Alyngford, Caggelegh, Langham, Gylheworthy, Radhuyssh and advowsons of Nettlecombe and Alyngforde and manor of Wombyssheyn, Dorset. To hold for Simon and Joan and their issue, remainder to heirs of Simon. Easter 1426 DD/WO 4a
[1/86 Will of Simon Ralegh, Ld of Nettlecombe, leaving the manors of Meghelstowe, Wrencheston and Lancarvan and advowson of Meghelstowe church in Glamorgan to Thos Chaucer, Richard Wyot, John Forster of Dunsterdene, John Chount and Henry Forster, rector of Alyngford in trust for himself, his wife Joan and their male heirs, remainder to heirs of Simon legitimately begotten, remainder to Thos Chaucer and Matilda his wife and their heirs, remainder to the heirs of Simon. 10 April 1415 tagged seal I 4b
[1/87 Extremely inaccurate C20 typed translation of 4a. 5a
[1/88 1) Simon Ralegh esq.
2) John Baron and his wife Joan Lease for two lives of a tenement at Coryndon [Curdon] in Stogumber with a close called Bynggehay in the same parish. rent 14s. p.a. and service of repairing iron ploughs in Nettlecombe and Rowdon and shoeing two animals. wit. John Orchard; Rich Allere; Rich Wynston; Rob Langedon; Henry Cokeford. 20 April 1416 tagged seal (i) I (ii) ? bow and arrow 6a
[1/89 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife
2) John Stert junior and Isabella his wife Lease for 2 lives in reversion of a moiety of a tenement in Harewoode which John Stert his father holds for life and which Magota Harewoode held, also Wodelande, after the death of John Stert the father. rent 10s. for the moiety, 2s. for Wodelande and suit of court. Free from duty to serve as reeve and they may live elsewhere without fine. wit. Wm Cloutesham; Simon atte Combe; Wm Alerecote; John Vycary; John Harewode. 5 May 1418, at Harewode tagged seal - Ralegh 5 fusils in a bend 7a
[1/90 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe and his wife Joan
2) John Person and his wife Katherine Lease for 2 lives of a moiety of a tenement in which John formerly lived in Capton and moiety of a tenement which Gilbert atte Hyrne held rent 10s.8d. p.a., suit of court, suit of mill at Yard and Curdon. wit. John Ludhuwisch; John Orchard; Rich Aller 29 April 1418, at Nettlecombe tagged seal - ? swan or goose DD/WO 8a
[1/91 1) Sir Wm de Botreaux
2) John Treffrydowe, attorney of Joan widow of John Whalesborough Certificate that Wm Bryt has delivered to John Treffrydowe 31 animals and oats growing on the Manor of Whalesborough, taken by Botreaux as a distraint.. ? 17 March 1419 tagged seals i) badly worn - beast ii) cross (document in bad condition) 9a
[1/92 1) Wm Strange lord of Coytif and Lucy his wife executrix of Ismania Ralegh wid.
2) Simon Ralegh son of Ismania and John Forster of Wotton Quitclaim of all actions connected with Ismania's estate. wit. Thos Bratton; Sir John Crofte, chaplain; John Vicary. 27 October 1420, at Ouleknolle attached seals i) ?gryffin ii) ? owl MTD/VIII/2a
[1/93 1) John de Berwerssch, kt., guardian of John son of John &nbs Ralegh, kt., and his lands in Lanilt after the death of Thos Ralegh.
2) Philip atte Hulle 7 year lease, with consent of John Ralegh, of all lands and tenements in Lanilt with reversion of leases for life held by Thos Ralegh. rent 50s. wit. Philip Flemmyng; John Jeol lord of Jeoliston; Laurence Aan; John Horton; Stephen Teler. 4 October 1378, at Lanilt tagged seal - worn 4a
[1/94 1) Rob Briis of Alre, and Matilda his wife
2) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe Feoffment of a toft, 1 carucate of land, 6 a. meadow, and common pasture called Kaggelie (Cagley, Sampford Brett). wit. John Burghersh; Wm Stradelyng, kt.; John Radyngton; John Roche; Simon Britte. 22 March 1388/9, at Nettlecombe 2 tagged seals i) T ii) S DD/WO 5a
[1/95 1) Rob Briis of Alre, and Matilda his wife
2) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe Quitclaim of rights to a toft, carucate of land, 6 a. meadow, and common pasture called Kaggelie. wit. John Burghesh; Wm de Stradelyng, kt.; Simon Britte; John Roche; John Hywysch 29 March 1389, at Nettlecombe 2 tagged seals i) T ii) S 6a
[1/96 1) John Ralegh, lord of Myghelstowe and Wrencheston
2) Philip atte Hulle, and Walter Cogan, chaplain Letter of attorney for sale of underwood in Myghelstowe and Wrencheston, both oak and ash, to the value of £10 or 20 marcs. 23 January 1389/90, at Myghelstowe attached seal - badly worn 8a
[1/97 1) Adam Prous of Dunster
2) Patric Everard, John Benyn and Simon Ralegh Grant of a burgage in Waterstrete, Dunster with house, garden and meadow between tenement of Rob Ryves and burgage of John Osborn, which he had by gift and legacy of Simon Brodewode. wit. John Ryves; John Stowey; John Jeol; Walte Yarte; Rob Dyere 20 July 1390, at Dunster 7a
[1/98 Bond of Lucy John, called Capel, to Simon de Ralegh in £40 that her heirs and representatives will not vex or implead Simon or his heirs concerning property in Watchet. wit. John de Borewasch, kt.; Patric Everard; John Roche; John Everard; Hugh Forster; John Hywisch. 3 May 1391, at Ouleknoll. 9a.
[1/99 1) Patric Everard, John Helyan, John Hywyssh parson of Nettlecombe.
2) Robin Stenyng, John Peverell and Hugh James Letter of attorney to take seisin of all property in Langham, Caggelegh and Bylhesworthy in Somerset, Wode next Bhykeston, Twychen next Bydefford in Devon, and Wombesheven in Dorset, according to a deed of John de Ralegh to Patric Everard, John Helyan and John Hywyssh. 2 May 1393, at Nettlecombe 3 tagged seals i) 3 mullets in chief and crescent of 2nd son, helm with ? gryffin crest ii) chevronels (other devices worn) iii) fretty DD/WO 10a
[1/100 1) John Whalesburgh, John Hywyssh, clerk
2) John Ralegh, son and heir of John Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt. Quitclaim of rights to manors of Nettlecombe and Rowden and lands in le Wode in Nettlecombe. wit. Hugh Durburgh, kt.; Wm Walsch; Patric Everard; Rich Otery; Wm Cloudesham. 23 April 1393, at Nettlecombe 2 tagged seals i) W.H. ii) 3 roundels 12a
[1/101 1) Patric Everard; John Helygan; John Hywissh, parson of Nettlecombe.
2) John Ralegh and Eleanor his wife. Grant of the manors of Myghelstowe, Wrencheston, Lankarvan and Lantwyt in Wales and the advowson of Myghelstowe. wit. Wm Stradelyng, kt.; John Basset; Rob Walssch; Alexander Sore; John Boteler. 30 March 1394, at Myghelstowe 3 tagged seals i) in chief 3 mullets, a crescent of the 2nd son, helm with ? griffin crest. ii) chevronels, other devices worn iii) fretty 13a
[1/102 1) Patric Everard, John Helygan and John Hywyssh, parson of Nettlecombe.
2) John Ralegh and Eleanor his wife Confirmation of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden and Wode in Somerset, Wood next Chykeston, Twychen next Bydeford in Devon, and Wombesheyen in Dorset with the advowson of the church of Nettlecombe and reversion of the holdings of Ismania, mother of John Ralegh, in manor of Alyngford, Codecombe and Ouleknolle and advowson of Alyngford, to John and Eleanor and their heirs, remainder to heirs of John wit. Wm Stradelyng, kt.; John Malet, kt.; John Lotrell; John Radyngton; Rob Bickombe. 6 October 1393, at Nettlecombe 3 tagged seals i) in chief 3 mullets, helm with gryffin crest SIG.PATRIC EVERARD ii) Fretty iii) Chevronels DD/WO 14a
[1/103 1) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe and Eleanor his wife
2) John Molland al. Whyte of Estecote near Stogumber, Richard Smyth and Joan his wife. Lease for 3 lives of a moiety of a tenement in Estecote which Nicholas Codifford held and tenement which John Molland held according to the custom of manor with lands and meadow held of John Ralegh near Felwemede which John Molland held and called Langacre and Shorteland rent 2s.2d. and suit of court. wit. Rob Byckombe; John Everarde; John Orchard; Wm Pavely; Olivere Hywyssh 23 July 1395, at Nettlecombe tagged seal - label of eldest son endorsed in Latin `of lands next Velowwode the tenant of which is called [? Edmund]'. 15a
[1/104 1) John Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe, son and heir of John Ralegh, kt.
2) John Stanlyche, son and heir of Robert Lease for lives of John Stanlyche, his wife and son John of Slade in Nettlecombe to hold as Robert Buchorn held it. rent 10s.6d. p.a. wit. Simon Ralegh, br. of John; John Peverell; John Hyewyssh at Nettlecombe. tagged seal - damaged 16a
[1/105 1) John Greynefelde, kt.
2) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe Grant of a neif called Rob Herte al. Hayward with goods and chattels. 22 December 1398, at Nettlecombe tagged seal - ?gryffin
[MTD/IX/1a]
[1/106 1) John Ralegh son and heir of John, Kt.
2) John Merchey of Estcote, and his wife Joan Lease for 2 lives of tenement and lands in Estcote which Edmund Gregory held. rent 11s., suit of court. Not required to serve as reeve, messor or collector of rents. wit. Hen Sydenham; John Hywyssch; John Orchard; John Bailly of Streme; John Holcombe. 25 August 1401, at Nettlecombe. DD/WO 2a
[1/107 1) John Ralegh
2) Gilbert Lawrence, Joan his wife and John their son. Lease for 3 lives of tenement at Codyfford as John Sacker held it. Rent 10s. p.a., suit of court. wit. John Hywyssch; John Orchard; John Bailly of Streme; John Holcombe. 20 Sep. 1401, at Nettlecombe 3a
[1/108 1) John Ralegh
2) Ralph Cokeford and Wm Fysscher Admission of Ralph to a tenement at Capton surrendered by Wm. wit. Hen Sydenham; John Ywysch; John Orchard. 6 April 1402, at Nettlecombe 4a
[1/109 1) John Ralegh
2) Joan, widow of John Stanlych, and John her son Lease for 2 lives of tenement called Slade and Hewes Gaunt [Nettlecombe] as Rob Bochorn held it. rent 10s.6d. wit. Simon Ralegh; John Hywysch; John Orchard 16 July 1403, at Nettlecombe. 5a
[1/110 1) Lawrence Berknole, kt., and Ismania his wife, formerly wife of John Ralegh, kt.
2) Simon Ralegh, son of John Ralegh and Ismania Lease for life of manors of Rowdon, Wode, Ouleknoll, Langham and Allyngford, Somerset, Wode and Lyttelham, Devon, and Myghelstowe, Lancarvan, Wrencheston, Lantwyt and Kerdyf, Glamorgan, and the advowsons of Nettlecombe, Allyngford and Myghelstowe. 14 Oct., 1403. 6a
[1/111 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) Wm Elyot, wife Agnes Lease for 2 lives in reversion of lands and meadow at Yerde [Nettlecombe] and 5 virgates of meadow in Sanforde More [Sampford Brett] after death of Joan, widow of John Holcombe the elder. rent 14s. 4d. and suit of court. wit. Henry Syndenham; John Forster; John Orcharde; John Baily atte Streme; Richard Haretrowe. 4 April 1406, at Nettlecombe. tagged seal, 2 pike in saltire, in base ? a garb 7a
[1/112 Deposition by Wm Bury of Stogumber as to the enfeoffment of his master, Jankyn Ralegh of Nettlecombe of all his lands in Wales 1 Oct. 1406, at Taunton (French). Attached seal, worn. DD/WO 8a
[1/113 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) John Radyngton, John Forsterre, Henry Forsterre and John Vykery Feoffment of lands and tenements in Nettlecombe and Rowden and elsewhere in Somerset, Dorset and Devon. wit. Henry Syndenham; John Hwyssch; John Bailly 14 January 1403/4, at Nettlecombe tagged seal of Simon Ralegh 9a
[1/114 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) Thos Hute and Sybil his wife Lease for 2 lives of a tenement at Capton in Stogumber formerly held by Henry Ranwey rent 10s. wit. Henry Sydenham; John Huyssch; John Orcharde; Rich Langedon; Henry Cukeforde. 8 September 1409, at Nettlecombe tagged seal - ? swan 10a
[1/115 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe and Rowden
2) Hen Cokeford and Cecily his wife Lease for 2 lives of a tenement at la Wylle in Capton, as John atte Wylle and Gunnilda his wife held it. rent 8s. p.a. and suit of court and heriot. wit. Hen Sydenham; John Orchard; John Hywyssch; Wm Bury; John Bailly of Chedermarsh. 13 January 1409/1410, at Rowden tagged seal - R beneath a coronet Ms.29
[1/116 1) Eleanor, widow of John Ralegh
2) Simon brother and heir of John Ralegh Release of rights to dower in Nettlecombe and Rowden in return for an annuity of 100 sous [20 marcs] 8 Oct. 1403 (French) Ms. 62
[1/117 1) John le Bret
2) Adam le Volle, Joan his wife and Edith their daughter Confirmation of a lease of a tenement at Codesforde [in Stogumber] made to Adam by Thos fitz James, Henry de Redmer and Adam Caudel rent 20s. to be paid to Bret for life and then to his heirs wit. John de Ralegh, kt.; Lawrence de Combe; Thos atte Pole; David Aprys; John Caggeworth. 7 January 1352/3, at Codesforde tagged seal - damaged ? figure holding a shield bearing 3 lions' heads erased DD/WO Ms. 66
[1/118 1) John Baron, sen., and Rob Baker
2) John Tournour of Velew, Stogumber and his wife Pertronilla Feoffment of lands and tenements in Velew formerly John Tournour's wit. Rich Wynston; Henry Lydden; Rob Langdon; Wm Jankyn, chaplain; John Kepere 27 May 1441 at Vellow 2 tagged seals (i) I (ii) I Ms.72
[1/119 1) John de Cotesforde
2) Thos de Sancto Neocho Feoffment of 4a arable land between lands of Cottesford Waker, N & W, Prior of Goldclyve, S., and land of Donyford, E. rent. a rose for 12 years then 4s. p.a. wit. Ralph son of Urssy; Wm de Combe; Rich de la Roche; Walter de la Wychye; John Brown; Wm Carevile; Wm. clerk of Wechet. 4 June 1307, at Stogumber. Ms.78
[1/120 1) John le Bret
2) Adam Volle, Joan his wife, and Edith their daughter Quitclaim of rights to lands in Codesforde granted by Brett to Volle wit. Rob. Vicar of Stocgommer; Ralph Orcharde; Hugh de Alre; G[ ] Sanfyn; John Smyt de Corudon; Rich Scopy; Rich Tribel 30 May 1358, at Codesforde Ms.92
[1/121 1) Simon Brett, son & heir of Alexander Brett
2) John Trevilian, kt. Quitclaim of property in Velowe in Stokgummer wit. John Franke; John Slocombe; John Chesterton. 12 May 1513, at Thorncombe tagged seal - worn Unnumbered mss. Easter 1367
[1/122 Fine (copy of MTD/V/1C) 8 Oct 1403
[1/123 Counterpart of Ms.29
[1/124 1) Wm Talbot, kt.,
2) Simon Ralegh esq., br. and heir of John Ralegh Release of right in lands in Devon, Somerset and Wales which formed part of the marriage settlement of John Ralegh and his wife Eleanor in exchange for 100 sous [20 marcs] annuity to Eleanor for her life. She is now wife of Talbot. 9 December 1408 Tagged seal - fragment only (French) DD/WO
[1/125 1) Simon Ralegh, esq.
2) Thos Knyfe; Wm Fauconer; Walter Portman; Walter Hassheford; Roby Ryvers and John Crofte, clerk. Feoffment of all manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Wodeadvent, Allyngford, Codecombe and Oulleknolle and property in Dunster, Wychehanger, Vennyforde, Lynche, Cakelegh, Eylesworthe, and advowsons of Nettlecombe and Allyngford. wit. Rob Coker; Thos Bratton; Wm Cornu; Rob Stenyng; Wm Cloutesham 14 January 1437/8, at Nettlecombe tagged seal of Simon Ralegh
[1/126 1) Simon Ralegh esq.
2) Thos Knyfe; Wm Fauconer; Walter Portman; Walter Hassheford; Rob Ryvers and John Crofte, clerk. Quitclaim of property, as above. wit. Thos Bratton; Edw Saint John; Thos Copleston; Wm Cloutesham; Rob Sterynge. 15 December, 1439 tagged seal of Simon Ralegh (the above two deeds are tied together)
[1/127 1) Walter Portman, Walter Hasscheford
2) John Crofte, cleric Quitclaim of rights in manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent, Ouleknoll, advowson of Nettlecombe, Som., Wode iuxta Chykston, Litelham, Liverton, and Boystokeheyes, Devon, and lands in Omisheyes in Wotton Fitzpayne in Dorset. 10 February 1451/2 2 tagged seals (i) bound in white silk (ii) monogram ? N
[1/128 1) John Crofte, cleric
2) Thos Whallysburgh esq., heir to Simon Ralegh of Nettlecombe Quitclaim of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent and Olleknoll, Som., Wode iuxta Chikston, Devon, and advowson of Nettlecombe also land in Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent, Oulleknoll, Colton, Capton, Velowe, Escote, Coryngdon, Overcodesford, Wylyton, Cobrygge, Radehuwyssh, Bynneworthy, Gylsworthy in Wotton, Lynche, Lyegh, Mene, Luccombe, Slocombe, Westharewode, Wychehanger, Oversholt, Vennyford, Tymbercombe, Dunster and elsewhere in Som., Lyttelham, Lyverton and Boystokehayes, Devon, and Wombeshayes in Wotton fitz Payne, Dorset. 26 February 1454/5 tagged seal - ? lion rampant
[1/129 1) Walter Hassheford and John Crofte, cleric
2) Thos Whallysborough esq. Feoffment of property, as above. wit. Thos Bratton, John Sydenham, John Loty, Patric Forster, Wm Huchyn. 14 Feb. 1454/5, at Nettlecombe 2 tagged seals - worn DD/WO
[1/130 Attached letter of attorney by Walter Hassheford to John Crofte 14 Feb. 1454/5
[1/131 Copy of the above feoffment on paper - in poor condition
[1/132 1) Rich Bulstrode, esq., and Alice his wife heir to Joan, widow of Simon Ralegh (d. of Rich Knyff, son of Thos Knyff brother of Joan)
2) Thos Whalesburgh, esq. Quitclaim to property as in above deeds. wit. Philip Courtenay, kt.; Thos Rogger; Wm Danvers; John Porter; John Sarger[ ]ay; Hugh Denys. 30 Oct 1472, at Westminster
[1/133 Paper copy of MTD/V/13 with biographical notes in English on the Ralegh descendants. n.d. C15.
[1/134 Parchment roll of fines. A. 1) John de Ralegh and his wife Margaret (by Wm Hewysche)
2) John de Chewe, parson of Saltefeld concerning the manor of Allyngford, settled on John and Margaret,and their heirs Easter 1332 B 1) John Raly, kt., and Ismania his wife
2) John de Radyngton concerning 2 messuages, 4 carucates of land, and £11 of rent in Ouleknole and Alynford with the advowson of Alynford. Settled on John and his family. Easter 1367 C Copy of MTD/V/1c D Copy of MTD/III/1a E 1) Simon Ralegh and his wife Joan
2) Thos Knyf, John Crofte, parson of Oke, Wm Wrynche, parson of Nettlecombe, Walter Hesshford and Hen Forster, parson of Alyngford concerning the manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent, Ouleknoll, Codecombe & Alyngford and property in ?Cageley, Langham, Gylhesworthy and Radyhuysshe and advowson of Nettlecombe and Alyngford, Som. and Wombysheyn in Dorset, settled on Simon and Joan and their heirs. Easter 1427 F 1) Simon Ralegh and his wife Joan
2) Wm Talbot and his wife Alianer concerning the manors of Rowden, Woodadvent, Nettlecombe, Oulknolle, Codecombe and Alyngford with the advowsons of Nettlecombe and Alyngford, Somerset, Wode iuxta Chyxton and Twychyn iuxta Bydeford, Devon, and Wombysheyn in DD/WO
[1/134 F (cont) Dorset, settled on Simon and Joan and their heirs in return for an annuity of 20 marcs to Alianer for life. Easter 1423
[1/135 Roll of fines (4 parchment membranes) A Copy of MTD/V/1c B Settlement (n.d.) of manors of Oulknolle, Rowden, Wood advent and Nettlecombe, the advowson of Nettlecombe, and Wodeiuxt a Chykkeston in Devon, on Thos. and Matilda Whalesborough and the irheirs. C. Copy of F in previous roll D 1) Thos Chaucer, Thos Bratton, John Forster of Dunsterdene
2) Simon Ralegh concerning manors of Oullknolle, Codecombe and Alyngford and advowson of Alyngford which Ismania, widow of Lawrence Berkerolles holds for life. Simon Ralegh receives 300 marcs of silver for conceding the property. Easter 1415 E 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife 2 Thos Knyf, John Crofte parson of Oke, Wm Wrynche parson of Nettlecombe, Walter Hasshford and Henry Forster parson of Alyngford concerning manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent, Ouleknoll, Codecombe, and Alyngford and advowsons of Nettlecombe and Alyngford in Somerset, and Wombeskeyn in Dorset, settled on Simon and Joan and their heirs. Easter 1427 F Copy of MTD/V/1c G Copy of A in previous roll H Copy of MTD/V/1c I Copy of B in previous roll
[1/136 Paper roll of fine A Copy of MTD/V/1c B-G Copies of fines in previous roll
[1/137 Proposals for an intended marriage between John Trevelyan esq. and Edith Phellyps 1726/7 with valuation of lands to be included in the settlements etc. including Seaton, Whitewell, Farway, Sherford, Devon, and Nettlecombe and Stogumber in Somerset, also Cornish and Dorset estates, with notes for making provision for Sir John Trevelyan's other children. DD/WO
[1/137 (cont) (This marriage did not take place, probably because of the death of John Trevelyan)
[1/138 Extract from a printed transcript of the grant of Nettlecombe to Hugh Ralegh and its confirmation by Henry II, with the charter of John Maruscall to Warin de Ralegh.
[1/139 1) Philip le Brett of Thorncombe
2) Jn Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt. Quitclaim of reversion of land and tenements at Codifforde in pa. Stokegummer. wit. Thos de Ralegh; Edw Stadlyngges; Gilbert Huwissh; Thos att Pole; Walter Hartrowe. 4 Dec 1357
[1/140 Paper of 8 Victorian penny red stamps; detached seal (chevron with 3 lions' heads erased, a border engrailed); cataloguing notes.
[1/141 Bundle of wrappers originally containing some of the contents of
[1/1-139 above






SOMERSET RECORD OFFICE

Accession No: Group Code:DD/WO


TREVELYAN PAPERS - BOX LIST (draft)

BOX 1


[1/1 1) King Henry II
2) Hugh de Ralegh

Confirmation of a grant of Nettlecombe made by John Marescall.
wit. Reginald, E. of Cornwall; Rob. of Dunest'
n.d. ante 1175 (Reginald died 1175) Given at Bruges.
Fragment of second great seal of Henry II.


[MTD/I/1]

[1/2 1) Richard de Ralegh
2) Warin de Ralegh `nephew' of Richard

Confirmation of a charter of Richard's brother Hugh granting lands in
Nettlecome to Warin, with consent of Richard's son William.
Consideration, 10 marks of silver and 1 bezant.
wit. Wm. de Traci; Adam de Stodd', Walter `my brother'; Walter `my
nephew'; Geoffrey le Cran' Wimund and William de Croecombe;
William, `my son and heir'; Baldwin, `my nephew'; Richard Coffin.
n.d. ?C12. Damaged equestrian seal, boxed.


[MTD/I/3]
1/3 1) John Marascall son of John Marascall
2) Warin son of Warin de Ralegh

Confirmation of John's father's charter granting Warin all lands in
Nettlecombe to hold for service of one equipped knight in war and
equivalent service in peacetime. John promises to provide land of
equal value if he cannot warrant Nettlecombe.
Consideration, 120 marks of silver and a warhorse.
wit. Walter Walerand; Thos.[ ] hid'; Thos de Thorn';
Herbert [?cleric]; William Walerand; Hamon Kabus; John Marascall,
`my son'; Henry de Ma[ ] iri; Robert de Liminctone; [?Richard son
of ],[?Gil]bert son of Philip, Walter de Stokel';
Roger de Lambrook; Thos.[ ] Roie. n.d. ?late C12/early C13.
Pendant equestrian seal with plaited silk cord.
(Document badly damaged)


[MTD/I/4]
1/4 1) Wm de Marescallus
2) Warin son of Warin de Ralegh

Confirmation of William's father's charter granting all lands at
Nettlecombe to Warin.
wit. John de Erley; Alan de St George; Richard de Mara; Walter,
son of Godfrey; John Russell; Thos., Archdeacon of Wells; Thos. de
Tournai;Richard Bruno; John de Chamflo'; Simon de Fluri;

DD/WO

Roger de Harundel. n.d. ?early C13. Tagged equestrian seal,damaged.


[MTD/I/5]
1/5 1) Wm de Semlington
2) Dame Hawysia, widow of Sir Warin de Ralegh

Grant of a moiety of a hill called Hyertbyri, in the manor of Rowden;
12½ acres and 1 perch south of the hill which William had in exchange
from Warin for 2 acres in Sandford Moor (Sampford Brett).
William held this land of Chedemers.
wit. Sir Thomas de Pyn and Simon son of Roger Knights; Richard de la
Plesse; Geoffrey de Hywis; John de Hywis; Rob. Avenant; Roger Arundel;
Gilbert de la Putte; Philip de Wyleton, clerk.
n.d. ?mid C13.


[MTD/II/1a]
1/6 1) Philip de Treyberge of Watchet
2) Hawise widow of Sir Warin de Ralegh

Grant of wardship and lands in Codesford with marriage of John,
heir of Robert de Codesford.
Consideration 40s.Rent 2d. of silver to Henry de Wayville and
6 hens to heir of Reginald Lord of Selver for watercourse at
Codesford (Stogumber).
wit. Sir Thos de Pyno; Rob de Radynton; Geoffrey de Hywis;
Rob Avenaunt; Andrew Luterel; Rob Persafey; Wm de Semlington;
Thos Randolf; Philip de Wiliton, clerk. 17 June 1280.


[MTD/II/16a]
1/7 1) Godude Brett
2) John Brett, son of Godude

Quitclaim of rights to land in Thorncombe, Codesford and
Lowelescombe in Stogumber, Haddon in Sampford Brett, and lands
in Sampford Brett and Williton.
wit. Matthew de Forneaux, kt.; Simon de Rale of Nettlecombe,kt.;
Ralf de Fissours; Wm Welles; John Ludhuishe.
1 August 1308 at Thorncombe.


[MTD/II/17a]
1/8 1) John le Bret, son of Simon, lord of Thorncombe
2) Adam le Bret, lord of Torweston.

Quitclaim of lands and tenements in Thorncombe, Codesford,
Lovellscombe, Haddon and all lands in Sampford Brett and Williton.
wit. Matthew de Forneaux,kt.; Simon de Rale of Netilcombe, kt.;
Ralf de Fissons; Wm Welles.
seal (in pill box) ?angel, holding a shield bearing 3 lions' heads
erased.
13 August 1308.


[MTD/II/19a]
1/9 1) John de Codesford
2) John de Ralegh

Exchange of lands. Tenements in Codesforde with rents and services

DD/WO 1/9 (cont.)
of John de Barton and his wife Eleanor, Richard Stantfast and his wife
Mabel and daughter Joan, and Thomas de Sancto Neotho, vicar of
Stogumber, and watercourse and pond of Yelesworthy to Ralegh.
Moiety of all lands and tenements which were Richard de Lange's
and Elena his wife's in Estcote (Stogumber) to John de Codesford and
his wife Lucy, reversion to John de Ralegh.
wit. Ralph son of Urci; Simon de Craucombe; Wm de Combe; John de
Ludehywyssch; Maurice le Bret; John Alayn; John de Alfoxton.
15 June 1316 at Rowden
tagged seal, octofoil.


[MTD/II/20a]
1/10 As 19a except that the whole of Lange's tenement is conveyed.
tagged seal ?eight-pointed star, JOH' DE CODDISFORDE


[MTD/II/21a]
1/11 Counterpart of 19a.
tagged seal ?spray of flowers


[MTD/II/22a]
1/12 1) John de Barton
2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe.

Grant of lands and tenements in Stogumber which John de Codesforde
gave to John de Barton and his wife Elena.
wit. John de Lodehywysh; Wm de Combe; John Aleyn junior;
Richard de la Roche; Richard de Curlynch; John de la Yeerd of
Netelcomb; Wm Carvyle.
24 October 1316 at Stogumber


[MTD/II/25a]
1/13 1) Dame Joan de Ralegh
2) Roger Brett

Agreement by Joan to pay Roger 20 marks in installments after which
Roger will make null a £40 bond with Baldwin Malet and Simon de
Furneaux.
wit. Sir Ralf de Fitz Urs, kt.; John de Lodehiwissh; Wm de Combe;
Simon de la Roche; Richard de Corlynch.
27 September 1325 at Rowden
endorsed `payment for land in Cotesford'
tagged small seal with spray of flowers.


[MTD/II/2]
1/14 1) Simon Brett, lord of Thorncombe (Bicknoller)
2) Adam Brett of Torweston (Sampford Brett)

Grant of £10 a year out of the Manor of Thorncombe, from Codeforde,
Lovelscombe and all lands in Sampford Brett.
wit. John de Columbers; Wm Martyn and John Beauchamp, barons;
Symon de Ralee, kt.; Ralf de Fissours; Wm de Welles.
(possibly a late copy) 1281/2 (10 Edward I)


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[MTD/II/4a]
1/15 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
2) Dame Joan de Ralegh, mother of John

Lease for life of 11/8d a year from Coddesforde.
wit. John de Lodehiwisch; Wm de Cornb'; Simon de Roches;
Rich de Curlinch; John Broun atte Wode.
4 January 1286 at Nettlecombe


[MTD/II/5a]
1/16 1) Agatha la Turnere
2) Simon de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

Quitclaim of rights in Maderknoll pasture at Curdon in Nettlecombe
manor for 10/- a year.
wit. Simon de Crawecombe; Wm de Roche; Philip de Haretrowe;
Adam le Bret, King's Bailiff of West Peret; Walter atte Wytheghe.
26 April 1293.


[MTD/II/6a]
1/17 1) Robert Suel and Cristina his wife
2) Simon de Ralegh

Quitclaim of rights to messuage and three acres of land in
Maderknolle, Curdone in Manor of Nettlecombe.
Consideration 2 marks.
wit. John de Alfoxton; Adam Chaundus; [ ] le Wole; Wm Rivers.
26 July 1293.


[MTD/II/26a]
1/18 1) Joan, widow of Simon de Ralegh
2) John Faber of Corundon and Richard Loyt

Lease for life of Joan of a watermill, watercourse and 1½ roods of
land in the waterleats at Corunden next to the tenement of Agatha la
Hert, to hold with mulcture of Joan's tenants at Capyton, Estcot and
Corundon (Stogumber) reserving to Joan the watercourse when it is
necessary to water the waterleats.
Rent 14/7d a year and 22 geese on Lammas Day for the land also to
grind Joan's corn free of toll.;
25 May 1326 at Rowden.


[MTD/III/1a]
1/19 1) Lawrence le Tort and his wife, querents
2) Andrew de Ralegh, deforciant

Fine in 24 messuages, 3 mills, 4 carucates of land, 30 ac. meadow, 300 ac.
pasture, 100 ac. wood, 20 ac. moor, 18 ac. marsh, 4d. rent and moiety of a
mill in Ouleknoll, Bynneworthi, Cobbridge, Slocombe, Lynche, Leye,
Berdeslegh, Tymberscombe, Gylesworthy, Haukyngton, Heighen, Loccumbe,
Langham Tort, Langham Botevyleyn, Meare, Westhorewode and La Pole in
Wilts.
February 1327


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1/19 (cont)

1) Lawrence le Tort
2) John brother and heir of Andrew de Ralegh deceased

Fine on 2 messuage, 1½ carucates of land, meadow, pasture, wood and
moor, 4d rent and moiety of a mill (as above) and 10 messuages, 1 mill, 1
carucate of land in the vill of Langham Tort which Isabella daughter of John
de Derburgh holds for life, 4 messuages, 1 mill and moiety of a carucate of
land in Langham Boteveleyn and Pole held for life by Robert atte Pole, 1
messuage, moiety of 1 carucate of land in Westharewode held for life by
Henry de Harewode, messuage and mill in Bynneworthi which Walter
Hastyng and Rolf Mastyng hold for their lives, 4 messuages and ¼ carucate
of land in Leye which John de Bratton holds for life, 1 messuage and ¼
carucate in Haukington which Alice de Haukington holds for life, 1 messuage
and ¼ carucate of land in Heighhen held for life by Wm Willy of Heighhen by
lease from Andrew de Ralegh. After the death of these tenants their lands to
revert to Lawrence and Joan, and if they should die without issue, remainder
to Simon de Ralegh and his heirs.
Quindene of Hilary 1329 at York.


[MTD/III/1b]
1/20 Fifteenth century copy of the above fines

1/21 1) Jn Ralie, son and heir of Jn Ralie of Nettlecombe
2) Jn Mouhun, son and heir of Patrick de Mouhun

Grant for life of an annual rent of 40s. from all his lands and tenements in
Nettlecombe.
wit. Jn de Burgh....; Hugh Durburgh, kt.; Jn Radynton; Henry Sentjon; Patrick
Everard.
21 Feb.1386


[MTD/III/2a]
1/22 1) Thomas de Montesorrel, kt.
2) Dame Joan de Ralegh

Lease for life of Wythlakynton Manor
wit. Sir Edward le Stradelyng; Sir Baldwin Malet; Sir Alexander Loterel, Sir
Ralf de Fiz Urs; Wm de Combe; Simon de la Roche.
20 February 1332 at Rowden


[MTD/III/3a]
1/23 1) Thomas Warde
2) John de Ralegh son of Simon, kt., lord of Nettlecombe.

Grant of all goods and chattels at Linegarescote
6 June 1334 at Linegarescote.


[MTD/III/4a]
1/24 1) Wm de Hiwisch
2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

Quitclaim of rights in all lands had by demise of John de Ralegh father of
John at la Yarde in Nettlecombe.

DD/WO

1/24 (cont)
wit. Sir Ralph de Middilnye and Ralph de Fizours, Kts.; Gilbert de Hywisch;
Geoffrey de Lodehywisch; Simon de Ralegh.
9 March 1342 at Chard
tagged seal, device worn


[MTD/III/5a]
1/25 1) Adam Volle, Joan his wife and their daughter Edith
2) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt.

Grant of a tenement of Codisforde
wit. Thos de Ralegh and John Trivett, knights; Gilbert Huwisch; Thos atte
Pole; Walter Harslade
3 December 1357 at Codisford.
2 tagged seals i) ?4 leaves
ii) Agnus Dei


[MTD/III/6a]
1/26 1) Walter Seneschal and Margaret his wife
2) Roger Monarkys and Alice his wife

Grant of a tenement in Reynestrete in Bodmin, opposite the tenement of
Richard Joel and between the tenements of Henry Smyth and Merelda
Trefrowel..
rent 6s. per year for 60 years, then 20s. per year for ever.
wit. John Page, mayor of Bodmin; Walter Skore; John Stokebrigge; Walter
Fen; John Wise; John Goldsmyth.
25 October 1372 at Bodmin.
tagged seal ?a crown with?an arrow within a six-pointed star


[MTD/III/7a]
1/27 Inquisition held at Watchet concerning the estates of John Ralegh of
Nettlecombe including the manors of Nettlecombe, and Rowden and the
advowson of Nettlecombe church, held of the Princess Isabella's manor of
Hampstead Marshall for service of one knight, for life by demise of John de
Radington. Reversion to John son of John Ralegh aged 8.
14 December 1372
(Copy on paper made 23 September 1623)
(Highly inaccurate typed translation enclosed)


[MTD/III/8a]
1/28 1) Thos de Ralegh senior
2) Ismanya widow of John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe

Lease for life of estates at Assheweye, Hyndenham, Codycomb, Quarampton,
Radehiwissch, Dunster and Ayllesworth, reversion to John, son of Sir John
and Ismania, and his male issue, remainder to Simon de Ralegh and his male
issue, to Warin and his male issue, both Simon and Warin being brothers of
John de Ralegh, and finally to the heirs of John.
wit. Hugh Durburgh, kt.; Peter de Bratton; John de Radyngton, John Staweye,
Geoffrey de Lookcombe; Henry Forster; Rob Bailiff.
10 April 1373 at Dunster.
tagged seal cross moline S JOHANNIS [ ]

DD/WO


[MTD/III/8b]
1/29 1) John de Ralegh, kt., lord of Nettlecombe
2) Nicholas Wilde

Letter of attorney to place Thos de Ralegh in possession of lands and
services at Codicombe, Quarmeton, Dunsterre, Eilysworth, Radehiwisch,
Hyndeham, Aschewei Mounceaus.
1364
attached small seal, Ralegh, a bend fusily

(8a and 8b are sewn together)


[MTD/III/9a]
1/30 1) Thomas Tirrell, Chief Steward of Thomas, Duke of Bedford
2) John Burgherssh

Revocation of a grant of wardship of John son of John to Rob Hacche and
John de Radington because 10 marks annual rent is in arrears and regrant to
Burgherssh.
10 July 1376 at London (in French)
tagged seal two chevrons with a border engrailed and crest, a tree
S THOME TYRRELL


[MTD/III/10a]
1/31 Plea by Simon brother of John de Ralegh, deceased, who was son and heir
of John de Ralegh, knight, deceased, that he holds nothing in chief of the
lands which were his brother's but that he holds the same lands under a
settlement and fine and not as his brother's heir.
n.d. early C15 (see MTD/VII/1a)


[MTD/IV/1a]
1/32 1) Joan la Soor
2) Simon de Ralegh

Quitclaim of rights to property which Joan inherited from her father Thomas
Odyn in Penmark.
21 August 1328 (in French)
attached seal, figure with tree and ?brids. JOHAN[ ] SO [ ]

1/33 1b 1) Simon de Ralegh

2) Joan la Sor

Lease for life of all Simon's lands in Penmark. rent 1d. a year.
2 Oct. 1328 (in French)
attached seal (as 1a)

1/34 2a 1) Walter son of John Faber of Dynas Powys

2) Simon de Ralegh

Grant of 1½ac. arable called Northendole in the fee of Dynas Powys from
Weythanes lake on the N. to land of John Cona' S. land of Rich Brown on W.
and of Amabilia Berd.
wit. Walter de Cogan Most', Wm Pyket; John de Sancto Andrea, clerk; Joh
n
de
Co
ga
n;
W
m
Mil
on'
Isa
ac.
16 March 1329 at Dynas Powys.Tagged seal, octofoil S WALTER FABER

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1/35 3a 1) John de Ralegh, kt.

2) Wm, John and Thomas, sons of John de Ralegh

Lease for 2 lives of 5½ ac. at Witeley between land of Wm Gybon, E., road
from Wrencheston, W., land of Walter Watekyn, N. and Philip Fellow, S.
Cons. 18d. rent 22d. p.a.
wit. Walter Cogan; Wm Iestyn; Walter Hochekyn; Walter Watekyn; Mayo
Seysel.
27 November 1330 at Wrencheston.

1/36 4a 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe

2) Simon le Lekere and Lucy his wife

Lease for 3 lives of a watermill at Quarmeton in Codecumbe with
watercourses, site of mill, house, ponds, weirs etc. and suit of mill and tolls,
and meadow at Ackelandford.
rent 27s. p.a.
wit. John Pym; John de Cloutesham; John de Cristesham; Walter de
Wedden; Adam de Stanweye.
14 August 1331, at Nettlecombe.

1/37 5a 1) John de Ralegh, Ld. of Nettlecombe

2) Geoffrey de Wodeford and Christina his wife

Lease for 2 lives of lands in Haddon which Wm de Spiour held with Cnolle.
rent 4s. p.a. and suit of court to Nettlecombe.
wit. John de Lodehewysch; Wm de Comb; Simon de la Roche; Rich. le Knyt;
Geoffrey Lovet.
20 July 1332, at Nettlecombe.

1/38 7a 1) Thomas fitz Urscy

2) Sir Ralph fitz Urscy

Lease for life of Thomas of all lands, rents, services, etc. in La Wode in
Nettlecombe.
Rent 1 morc of silver p.a.
wit. John de Ralegh; John le Bret; Wm Everard; Gilbert de Hiwisch; Nicholas,
clerk of Wechet.
31 January 1333/4
tagged seal ?angel holding a shield bearing 3 lions heads erased DOVZ[ ]

1/39 8a 1) Thos de Welle son and heir of Wm de Welle

2) John de Ralph and Margaret his wife

General quitclaim of all rights to property in Wood Avenaunt in Nettlecombe
and successive remainders to Warin de Ralegh and his male issue, Andrew
de Ralegh and his male issue, Thomas de Ralegh and his male issue (all
sons of John) and finally to the heirs of John.
wit. Sir Baldewin Malet; Alexander Loterel, kt; Ralph Fizur, kt.; John de
Memburi, Kt.; Rob de Radington; Gilbert de Hywyhe; Wm Everard. 28
November 1335, at Nettlecombe.

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1/40 9a 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe

2) Thos le Fizours, uncle of Sir Ralf le Fizours, Kt.
Lease for life of all lands, tenements, rents and services at Avenauntes Wode
in Netelcombe with the villeins and their families which John had by gift of Sir
Ralf.
rent, a double rose
wit. Alexcander Luterel, kt.; Ralf le Fizours, kt.; and John de Menbury, kt.;
Gilbert de Hywysch; and John le Bret; Rob de Radyngton; Simon de la
Roche.
14 December 1335, at Williton.

1/41 10a 1) John son of John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe

2) John Pyket

Lease for life of all lands in Wode Avenaunt in Nettlecombe formerly held by
John Sone.
Rent 2s p.a. and suit of court
wit. Geoffrey de Hewyssch; Simon de la Roche; Wm de Combe; Richard atte
Ryxer; Wm Fraunkelyn.
19 October 1338, at Nettlecombe.

1/42 11a 1) John de Ralegh, kt.

2) Thos ata Pole

Lease for life of 3 a. in Sandfordemore, 1 a. called Sydacre on E. part of
Portpatte, 1 a. in W. part of `le Verneburgh', and 1 a. in `le Lardeny'.
rent 1 red rose
wit. Thos de Ralegh; Gilbert Huwych; Geoffrey de Lodehuwych; John Roche;
John Smyth of Corundon.
[ ] 1350 at Nettlecombe.
tagged seal, ?a squirrel.

1/43 12a 1) John de Ralegh, kt.

2) John Frink, Isabel his wife, and John and Joan their
children

Lease for 4 lives of tenement which Sir Richard Taillor formerly held and all
the tenement which John Syward held in Landebethen
rent 5s., suit of court and heriot.
wit. Maurice Merlaw; John Crock'; John Tyler; Wm Crosten'; John Adynot.
27 Sep 1350, at Landebethen.

1/44 13a 1) John de Ralegh, kt., lord of Nettlecombe

2) Nich. de Codesforde, citizen of Bristol, Roisie his wife,
and Roger their son.

Lease for 3 lives of lands and tenements which John de Codesford, father of
Nicholas, and John le Smyth of Corunden held of John de Ralegh in Estcote,
Stogumber.
rent 12d. of silver
wit. Wm Everard; Philip de Lokcoumbe; Gilbert de Hywysch; Thos de Rawle;
Thomas atte Pole.
8 November 1354, at Nettlecombe.

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1/45 15a 1) Wm Bryt of Thorveston, son and heir of Adam Bryt

2) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt.

Quitclaim of rights to land and tenements in Codisford in Stogumber.
wit. John Trivet, kt.; Symon Furneaus, kt.; John Bykcomb; John Smyth of
Corundon; Thos atte Pole.
10 June 1358, at Sampford Brett

1/46 17a 1) Robert, son and heir of Wm atte Burlonde

2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

Grant of reversion of rent and services of Rose atte Burlond,, Alice atte
Burlond and Agnes at Burlonde in Avenauntiswode (Woodadvent in
Nettlecombe).
wit. Ralf de Fizour; John de Memburi, kt.; Gilbert de Hywisch; Geoffrey de
Lodhuwisch; Simon de la Roche.
27 September 1344, at Avenauntiswode.

1/47 18a 1) John Dunster

2) Patric Everard

Lease for life of messuage and curtilege in le Sonyngere, Dunster, next the
Chapelwaye.
rent, a red rose
wit. Ralf Durburgh; John Ryvers; Wm Cloutsham; John Stoweye; Wm Baillyf.
31 March 1389, at Dunster
tagged seal, ? griffin crest, on helm over shield bearing 2 mullets

in chief, and crescent, cadency mark of 2nd son.
endorsed `de la Heybere ten.'


[MTD/V/1a]
1/48 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, quer.

2) Henry de Gloucester, def.
Fine concerning 10s. rent in Alre and Corndon (Stogumber) Henry to hold for
life and a rose rent. Reversion to John and heirs.
6 October 1309.

[1b]
1/49 Counterpart of 1a.

1c
1/50 1) John Ralegh, kt., quer

2) John de Radyngton, def

Fine on 2 messuages, 4 carucates of land in Nettlecombe and Rowdon and
the advowson of Nettlecombe church. Settled on John Ralegh and his male
issue, remainder to John Ralegh the younger and his male issue, Simon
Ralegh and his male issue and finally to the right heirs of John Ralegh, kt.
May 1367

1d
1/51 Counterpart of 1c.
(The four fines are sewn together)

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2a
1/52 1) John de Ralegh

2) Wm le Toukere of la Mersche and Amice his wife.

Lease for 2 lives of lands and tenements which John had from Thos Warde in
Estere Asscheweye in Dulverton.
rent 10s. p.a., and 5s. p.a. to lords of Asscheweye Mouncious, and suit of
court to both Dulverton and Asscheweye Mouncious.
wit. Wm Mouncious; Rob Lucy; Rob de Stokham; Walter de Pykettston; John
de Sterte; Wm atte Byro'.
8 October 1329, at Nettlecombe.

3a
1/53 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

2) Ralf Vetery, and Joan his wife

Lease for 2 lives of tenement and ferling of land which Robert formerly
held, in
Quarmeto
n in
Codecom
be, and
tenement
and
ferling
which
Adam
Lovecok
held of
Thomas
de
Ralegh,
and ½
ferling of
land at
Quarreme
tonemill
which
Wm
Pocok
held of
Thomas
and
Simon de
Ralegh,
and a
meadow
opposite
the mill on
the N.
rent 14s. p.a. Reversion to Simon de Ralegh
wit. John de Cristisham; John le Tort; Walter de Weddon; Wm de
Trottokycumbe; John atte Sturte.
23 June 1333, at Nettlecombe.

4a
1/54 1) Richard le Brit of Schapecote

2) John de Ralegh, and Margaret his wife

Settlement of lands and tenements in Codcombe with rents, services etc.
which Richard le Brit inherited from Robert le Palmer of Dunster on John and
Margaret with remainders to Andrew their son and his male issue, Warin their
son and his male issue, John their son and his male issue, finally to heirs of
John and Margaret
wit. Symon de Forneaules, kt.; Alexander Loterel, kt.; Ralf le Fizours, kt.;
Geoffrey de Locombe; John de Bratton; Gilbert de Hywissch; Geoffrey de
Avele.
6 May 1333, at Dunster
tagged seal, ?a hand.

5a
1/55 1) Thos de Welle, son and heir of Wm de Welle

2) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe, and Margaret his wife.

Settlement of lands and tenements in Wode Avenaunt in Nettlecombe and
reversion of property held by Thomas le Fitzurs for life on John and Margaret
with successive remainders to their sons Warin, Andrew and Thomas and
their issue, finally to heirs of John.
wit. Sir Baldewin Malet, kt.; Alexander Loterel, kt.; Robert le Fitzurs, kt.; John
de Membiry, kt.; Rob de Radington; Gilbert de Hywihe; Wm Everard.
30 April 1335, at Nettlecombe.
fragment of seal sewn into green silk.

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6a
1/56 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

2) John de Wodeforde

Lease for life of a ferling of land at Wodehouse.
rent 4s. p.a. and suit of court to Nettlecombe.
wit. John de Lodhywissche; John de Craus; Wm de Combe; Thos de
Fitzours; Thos Warde.
2 February 1333, at Nettlecombe.

6a (sic. 2 documents in this section are numbered 6a)

1/57 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

2) Thos de Ralegh, Annora his wife and John their son

Lease for 3 lives of lands which Geoffrey de Wodeford held on Haddon Hill in
the Manor of Nettlecombe.
rent 2s. p.a.
wit. John le Bret; Simon de la Roch; Geoffrey de Hywysch; Wm de Pavely;
John de Bykenalre
3 October 1339, at Nettlecombe.
tagged seal, helm over shield bearing 5 lozenges in a bend.

6b
1/58 Counterpart of the above

7a
1/59 1) John de Ralegh, kt.

2) Rich. Golde and Robert Andrew of Baltenesburgh

Lease for 2 lives of rent and services of Matill' Golde, Richard's mother, for a
close in Baltenesburgh which she holds for life, and reversion.
rent. rose at Midsummer
wit. Wm. Wason; John Loccombe; John le Wulff; Rich. Llys; John Trigel.
29 June 1344 at Alludeford
2 tagged seals i) ? bird ii) ? pair of peacocks

8a
1/60 1) John de Ralegh, kt., ld. of Nettlecombe

2) Nicholas, William and John de Codesforde

Lease for 3 lives of all lands and tenements which their father John de
Codesforde and John le Smith of Corundon held in Estcote, Stogumber.
rent 12d. p.a.
wit. John le Bret; Wm de Pavely; Simon de la Rech; Rich. ate Ryxen; Gregory
Blundall, clerk.
28 October 1347 at Nettlecombe
tagged seal, a chevron in chief, dexter & sinister cantons (devices worn).





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9a
1/61 1) John de Ralegh, kt., ld of Nettlecombe

2) Rob Warde, and his wife when he marries, and their eldest
child.

Lease for 3 lives of all lands and tenements which John Pyket held in
Wodeavenaunt.
Rent a red rose at Midsummer, suit of court at Wode, and heriot.
wit. Thos de Ralegh; Gilbert Huwys; Edmund de Sanddford; Geoffrey de
Lodehuwyssch; Thos atte Pole.
13 May 1351, at Nettlecombe

10a
1/62 1) John le Bret, of Thorncombe

2) John de Ralegh, of Nettlecombe

Grant of all tenements in Codifford in Stogumber, with all house, rents etc.
wit. Thos de Ralegh, kt.; John Tryvet, kt.; Gilbert Huwisch; Thos atte Pole;
Walter Haretrowe; Adam Volle.
1 December 1357 at Codifforde.

11a
1/63 1) John de Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt.

2) Adam Volle, Joan his wife, and Edith their dau.

Lease for 3 lives of a tenement in Codisforde, Stogumber.
Rent 6 capons p.a.
wit. Thos de Ralegh, kt.; Gilbert de Huwisch; Thos de Ralegh; David apprees;
Thos atte Pole
15 January 1356/7 at Nettlecombe
Tagged seal. Agnus Dei.

12a
1/64 1) John de Ralegh, kt., lord of Nettlecombe

2) John Smyth of Wiliton and John his son

Lease for 2 lives of tenement at Coryndon as John Coryndon, smith, held it
Rent 2s. and service of, providing iron ploughs for the manor of Nettlecombe,
heriot of iron tools etc.
wit. Simon Bryt; Adam Pavely; John Bekanalre; Walter Haretrowe; John
Basyng.
8 February 1369/70, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal, 5 bars, dexter canton (devise worn) [ ]DE[ ]VESTON








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13
1/65 1) Wm Fakener; Walter Portman; Walter Hasshaford; John Crofte,
clerk.

2) Joan widow of Simon Ralegh, esq.

Settlement of manors of Nettlecombe, Somerset, and Wood-iuxta-Chikston,
Litelham, Liverton & Boistockhayes, Devon, & Codecombe Ralegh, Somerset,
also 2 messuages, 2 tofts, 106 a. of land, 8½ a. of meadow in Nettlecombe,
Cageley (Sampford Brett) and Gylesworthy (Withycombe), and all tenements
in Codecombe, to provide a chaplain to celebrate in the chapel of St John the
Baptist in Nettlecombe parish church. Except 12d rent which Wm Dodesham
paid for lands in Ryxen (Stogumber) in the manor of Wodeavenant and lands
and tenements in Dunster. Joan to hold the properties for life, reversion to
Thos. Whalesborough and his heirs, remainder to heirs of Joan, widow of
John Whalesborough, finally to the right heirs of Simon Ralegh. Except the
manors of Ouleknolle, Wombeshayes in Dorset and messuages in
Ouleknolle, Radehewish, Bynneworthi, Cobbrygge, Gylesworthy in Wotton,
Lynch, Lyegth, Mene, Luccombe, Slocombe, Westharwode, Wychehanger,
Overholt, Vennyford & Tymbercombe in Somerset & Dorset to remain to the
right heirs of Simon Ralegh.
wit. Wm Lord Bonevile; Edward Hulle, kt.; Baldwin Fulleford, kt.; Jas Lotrell;
Edw Saintjohn.
n.d. C15, contemporary paper copy with lawyer's notes in English on the
documents to be drawn up in connection with the above, including a note that
Thomas Whalesborough should be asked about the manumission of 3 serfs.

16a
1/66 1) John de Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe
1) John de Mallond

Lease for life of a moiety of lands and tenements in Estcote in Stogumber
rent 6d. p.a.
wit. Simon Bryt; Walter Sanfyer; Gyles Roche; Walter Broun; Walter Olyvere;
Thos Olyvere.
10 January 1362/3 at Estcot.
tagged seal-damaged (document in poor condition and barely legible)

MTD/V1/1a
1/67 1) Simon Ralegh

2) Thos Knyf, John Crofte parson of Oke, Wm Wrenche parson of
Nettlecombe, and Walter Hassheford.

Grant of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowedon, Cageley, Wode Avenaunt,
Oulleknolle, Codecombe & Alyngford, and advowsons of Nettlecombe and
Alyngford.
tagged seal, damaged and superimposed by part of an extremely complex
armorial seal of a later date.
30 Sep. 1423




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MTD/V1/1b
1/68 1) Simon Ralegh

2) John Muscari; John Gerard: John Parsones & Wm Elyot.

Letter of attorney to deliver seisin to Thomas Knyf of property in 1a.
tagged seal of Ralegh.
3 Oct. 1423
(1a and 1b are tied together)

2a
1/69 1) Rob Mathew

2) Simon Ralegh

Quitclaim of rights on all property which Simon had by gift of Robert in
Whrencheston fee, which were formerly of Rob Elys and heirs of Simon.
tagged seal, fretty, a bar impaling (other half worn)
14 Oct. 1425

3a
1/70 1) Simon Ralegh, esq., ld of Nettlecombe

2) John Skalwyg and Thomasia his wife

Lease for 2 lives of a tenement in Capton which Robert Paye held and also a
close of arable land (10 a.) in the eastern part of Cotesford More (Stogumber)
near the water.
rent 10s.8d. for tenement, 6s.8d. for close, suit of court and heriot. Tenants
have right to fuel out of Felwode (Vellow Wood).
wit. Rob Ryver; Henry Cokeford; John Person; Wm Eliot; Thos Hyot.
4 December 1431, at Nettlecombe.
tagged seal- Ralegh SIGILLUM SYMONIS RALY

4a
1/71 1) Simon Ralegh, esq. lord of Nettlecombe

2) John Skalwyg and Thomasia his wife

Lease for 2 lives and 20 years of tenement in Capton, formerly held by
Robert Page and 10 a. in Cotesford More.
rent 10s.8d. and 6s.8d. etc. Tenants may grind corn where they please and
need not serve as reeve unless elected. They may cut down the trees on
their tenement and cart away an old hall there.
wit. Thos Bratton, esq.; Edward Seynt John; Robert Ryver; John Orchard;
Gilbert Basyn.
20 November 1432, at Nettlecombe

5a
1/72 1) Simon Ralegh of Nettlecombe

2) Wm Childecotte, Joan his wife and Wm his son

Lease for 3 lives in reversion of a messuage and 12 a. of land with common
of pasture in Childecotte in Dulverton hundred on the deaths of John and
Joan Hyndham.
rent 2s.
wit. Wm Brytte; Wm Kaille; Rich. Glosse
31 May 1434, at Mounceaux Aysshewey
tagged seal, fleur de lys.

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6a
1/73 1) Simon Ralegh esq.

2) John Boyden and Joan his wife

Lease for 2 lives of lands and tenements in Wode Avenaunt in Nettlecombe
and in le Heyes in St Decumans which Henry Stone and Sara his wife hold
for life, reserving their rents and services.
rent 26/8 pa.a., suit of court and suit of mill to Yard (Nettlecombe)
wit. John Orchard; Rob Ryvers; Rich Aller; Rich Haretrowe, John Person.
16 January 1437/8, at Nettlecombe

7a
1/74 1) Simon Ralegh, esq.

2) John Acrofte, clerk

Feoffment of a small meadow and wood in Nettlecombe, between land of the
abbot and convent of Clyve, E. and N.; meadow and wood of Patric Forster,
W. and road from Chideslegh to Pitte on S.
wit. Rob Revers; Rich Aller; John Person.
4 November 1438 at Nettlecombe
tagged seal - Ralegh

8a
1/75 1) Thos Bratton, Simon Bratton, Geo Feddes, clerk, and Thos.
Kyngeston

2) Joan, widow of Simon Ralegh

Quitclaim of all rights to lands which, with Nicholas Tyrent deceased, they
had of Wm Umfrey in West and East Gylysworthy, Somerset.
13 January 1440/1.
tagged seals - i) Ram's head and 2 mullets
ii) ?tomb or altar with figure
iii) ? monogram

9a
1/76 1) Wm Umfrey

2) Joan Ralegh, widow of Simon Ralegh

Grant of all messuages, lands etc. in Westyr and Estyr Gylysworthy in
Withycombe which he had by gift of John Ralegh esq.
wit. Walter Portman; Thos Copleston; Wm Cloutysham; Rob Ryvers; John
Person.
10 November 1440, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal - W

9b
1/77 1) Wm Umfrey

2) John Person

Letter of attorney to deliver seisin to Joan widow of Simon Ralegh of all
messuages in Westyre and Estyre Gylysworthy.
10 November 1440, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal - W

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10a
1/78 Rental of the manor of Ralegh, (Devon).
9 March 1444/5

11a
1/79 1) Walter Porteman, Walter Hasseford, and John Croffte, clerk

2) Joan widow of Simon Ralegh

Feoffment of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent, Ouleknolle,
Wode iuxta Chikston (as in V/13), which with Thos Knyf, Wm Faukener, and
Rob Ryvers deceased, they had of the gift of Simon Ralegh.
wit. Thos Bratton; Wm Corun; Wm Cloutesham
2 February 1452/3 at Nettlecombe.

12a
1/80 Thos Lovyngcote, executor of Joan Ralegh's estate and Nicholas Lovyngcot
e formerly
her
servant
witness
that the
manor of
Alyngford
and the
advowson
of the
church of
Alyngford
had been
granted in
reversion
to John
Fitz
James but
should
have
been
given to
Thos
Whalesbo
rough.
They say
that Joan
had
offered to
return 200
marcs
that Fitz
James
had paid
with a
further 20
marcs as
it was her
wish and
that of her
late
husband
that the
estate
should go
to
Whalesbo
rough.
20 February 1454/5 (English)

13a
1/81 1) Adam Hydam, chaplain of the perpetual chantry of Simon
Ralegh, late of Nettlecombe.

2) Wm Hobbe, and Joan his wife, and John Sely and Agnes his
wife.

Lease for 4 lives of a tenement in Codecombe and 2 meadows called
Hallbilmede next the chapel of St Lawrence which Wm (?father of the two
women) held at will.
rent 12s.10d., suit of court.
wit. Wm Strotynger, clerk; Rich Baker; Walter Coo
15 January 1485/6.
tagged seals, in pairs. i) stag
ii) W
iii) device worn, between 2 mallets
iv) stag

14
1/82 1) Thomas Whalesborough, esq.

2) John Fortescu, esq. of the body to the King, Rich Dryland,
John Kyrton

Grant of all manors etc. in Lancarff', Uthno, Treseder, St Peryn yn Sande and
elsewhere in Cornwall, and Manor of Berenerber in Devon.
wit. Rich Chechester, esq.; John Carmynowe, esq.; Rich Clerke; Thos
Seyntabin; Wm Burlyn.
6 April 1474
tagged seal - 3 bends. SIGILLUM THOME WHALESBROWE ARMIGERI

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MTD/VII/1a
1/83 1) Simon Ralegh, brother and heir of John Ralegh, esq., son of
John Ralegh, kt.

2) Wm Golilond of Asshewey and his wife Joan

Lease of lands and tenements in Asshewey which John, father of Simon,
leased to Rich Golilond, his wife Alice and their son John for lives. Reversion
to Emma, mother of Simon.
rent 10s. p.a. until death of Emma and then 5s.
wit. John Forster; Roger Pym; Thos Chilecotte.
24 June 1413, at Nettlecombe
endorsed `Geoffrey Slade holds to Ralegh because of his lands in Asheway'

2a
1/84 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife, quer.

2) Rich Wyot, Thos Bratton and John Forster of Dunster Dene,
defor.

Fine on manors of Wood nr. Chexton, Devon, and Rowden, Wodeavenant
and Nettlecombe, Somerset, and advowson of Nettlecombe church. To be
held by Simon and Joan and their male heirs, remainder to John and Joan
Whalesborough and her heirs, Thomas Chaucer and Matilda his wife and her
heirs and then to the right heirs of Simon.
Easter 1415
endorsed in Latin `touching the manors of Simon Ralegh in England and
lands which John Hoskyns leased to John Andrew'
and in English `a transcript of a fine .... 1379 wiche in anno domini 1608 is
229 yrs last past' [sic] and `This Deed in 1770 is 613 years old 3 Hen 2nd
1157' [sic]

1/85[3a] A. Copy of 2a above
B. 1) Thos Chaucer, Thos Bratton, John Forster of
Dunsterdene, and Henry Forster, clerk, quer.
2) Simon Ralegh, defor.

Fine on manors of Oulknolle; Codecombe & Alyngforde and the
advowson of Alynforde which Ismania widow of Lawrence Berkerolles
holds for life after his death, the property to remain to the plaintiffs.
Cons. 300 marcs of silver
Easter 1414

C. 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife, quer.
2) Thos Knyf, John Crofte parson of Oke,
Wm Wrenche parson of Nettlecombe, Walter Hassheford,
Hen Forsterr parson of Alyngford, def.

Fine on manors of Nettlecombe, Rowedon, Woodadvent, Oulleknolle,
Codecombe, Alyngford, Caggelegh, Langham, Gylheworthy,
Radhuyssh and advowsons of Nettlecombe and Alyngforde and manor
of Wombyssheyn, Dorset. To hold for Simon and Joan and their issue,
remainder to heirs of Simon.
Easter 1426

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4a
1/86 Will of Simon Ralegh, Ld of Nettlecombe, leaving the manors of
Meghelstowe, Wrencheston and Lancarvan and advowson of
Meghelstowe church in Glamorgan to Thos Chaucer, Richard Wyot,
John Forster of Dunsterdene, John Chount and Henry Forster, rector
of Alyngford in trust for himself, his wife Joan and their male heirs,
remainder to heirs of Simon legitimately begotten, remainder to Thos
Chaucer and Matilda his wife and their heirs, remainder to the heirs of
Simon.
10 April 1415
tagged seal I

4b
1/87 Extremely inaccurate C20 typed translation of 4a.

5a
1/88 1) Simon Ralegh esq.

2) John Baron and his wife Joan

Lease for two lives of a tenement at Coryndon [Curdon] in Stogumber with a
close called Bynggehay in the same parish.
rent 14s. p.a. and service of repairing iron ploughs in Nettlecombe and
Rowdon and shoeing two animals.
wit. John Orchard; Rich Allere; Rich Wynston; Rob Langedon; Henry
Cokeford.
20 April 1416
tagged seal (i) I
(ii) ? bow and arrow

6a
1/89 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife

2) John Stert junior and Isabella his wife

Lease for 2 lives in reversion of a moiety of a tenement in Harewoode which
John Stert his father holds for life and which Magota Harewoode held, also
Wodelande, after the death of John Stert the father.
rent 10s. for the moiety, 2s. for Wodelande and suit of court. Free
from duty to serve as reeve and they may live elsewhere without fine.
wit. Wm Cloutesham; Simon atte Combe; Wm Alerecote; John Vycary; John
Harewode.
5 May 1418, at Harewode
tagged seal - Ralegh 5 fusils in a bend

7a
1/90 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe and his wife Joan

2) John Person and his wife Katherine

Lease for 2 lives of a moiety of a tenement in which John formerly lived in
Capton and moiety of a tenement which Gilbert atte Hyrne held
rent 10s.8d. p.a., suit of court, suit of mill at Yard and Curdon.
wit. John Ludhuwisch; John Orchard; Rich Aller
29 April 1418, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal - ? swan or goose

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8a
1/91 1) Sir Wm de Botreaux

2) John Treffrydowe, attorney of Joan widow of John
Whalesborough

Certificate that Wm Bryt has delivered to John Treffrydowe 31 animals and
oats growing on the Manor of Whalesborough, taken by Botreaux as a
distraint..
? 17 March 1419
tagged seals i) badly worn - beast
ii) cross
(document in bad condition)

9a
1/92 1) Wm Strange lord of Coytif and Lucy his wife executrix of
Ismania Ralegh wid.

2) Simon Ralegh son of Ismania and John Forster of Wotton

Quitclaim of all actions connected with Ismania's estate.
wit. Thos Bratton; Sir John Crofte, chaplain; John Vicary.
27 October 1420, at Ouleknolle
attached seals i) ?gryffin
ii) ? owl

MTD/VIII/2a
1/93 1) John de Berwerssch, kt., guardian of John son of John
Ralegh, kt., and his lands in Lanilt after the
death of
Thos Ralegh.

2) Philip atte Hulle

7 year lease, with consent of John Ralegh, of all lands and tenements in
Lanilt with reversion of leases for life held by Thos Ralegh.
rent 50s.
wit. Philip Flemmyng; John Jeol lord of Jeoliston; Laurence Aan; John Horton;
Stephen Teler.
4 October 1378, at Lanilt
tagged seal - worn

4a
1/94 1) Rob Briis of Alre, and Matilda his wife

2) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe

Feoffment of a toft, 1 carucate of land, 6 a. meadow, and common pasture
called Kaggelie (Cagley, Sampford Brett).
wit. John Burghersh; Wm Stradelyng, kt.; John Radyngton; John Roche;
Simon Britte.
22 March 1388/9, at Nettlecombe
2 tagged seals i) T
ii) S






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5a
1/95 1) Rob Briis of Alre, and Matilda his wife

2) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe

Quitclaim of rights to a toft, carucate of land, 6 a. meadow, and common
pasture called Kaggelie.
wit. John Burghesh; Wm de Stradelyng, kt.; Simon Britte; John Roche; John
Hywysch
29 March 1389, at Nettlecombe
2 tagged seals i) T
ii) S

6a
1/96 1) John Ralegh, lord of Myghelstowe and Wrencheston

2) Philip atte Hulle, and Walter Cogan, chaplain

Letter of attorney for sale of underwood in Myghelstowe and Wrencheston,
both oak and ash, to the value of £10 or 20 marcs.
23 January 1389/90, at Myghelstowe
attached seal - badly worn

8a
1/97 1) Adam Prous of Dunster

2) Patric Everard, John Benyn and Simon Ralegh

Grant of a burgage in Waterstrete, Dunster with house, garden and meadow
between tenement of Rob Ryves and burgage of John Osborn, which he had
by gift and legacy of Simon Brodewode.
wit. John Ryves; John Stowey; John Jeol; Walte Yarte; Rob Dyere
20 July 1390, at Dunster

7a
1/98 Bond of Lucy John, called Capel, to Simon de Ralegh in £40 that her heirs
and representatives will not vex or implead Simon or his heirs concerning
property in Watchet.
wit. John de Borewasch, kt.; Patric Everard; John Roche; John Everard; Hugh
Forster; John Hywisch.
3 May 1391, at Ouleknoll.

9a.
1/99 1) Patric Everard, John Helyan, John Hywyssh parson of
Nettlecombe.

2) Robin Stenyng, John Peverell and Hugh James

Letter of attorney to take seisin of all property in Langham, Caggelegh and
Bylhesworthy in Somerset, Wode next Bhykeston, Twychen next Bydefford in
Devon, and Wombesheven in Dorset, according to a deed of John de Ralegh
to Patric Everard, John Helyan and John Hywyssh.
2 May 1393, at Nettlecombe
3 tagged seals i) 3 mullets in chief and crescent of 2nd son, helm
with ? gryffin crest
ii) chevronels (other devices worn)
iii) fretty


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10a
1/100 1) John Whalesburgh, John Hywyssh, clerk

2) John Ralegh, son and heir of John Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt.

Quitclaim of rights to manors of Nettlecombe and Rowden and lands in le
Wode in Nettlecombe.
wit. Hugh Durburgh, kt.; Wm Walsch; Patric Everard; Rich Otery; Wm
Cloudesham.
23 April 1393, at Nettlecombe
2 tagged seals i) W.H.
ii) 3 roundels

12a
1/101 1) Patric Everard; John Helygan; John Hywissh, parson of
Nettlecombe.

2) John Ralegh and Eleanor his wife.

Grant of the manors of Myghelstowe, Wrencheston, Lankarvan and Lantwyt
in Wales and the advowson of Myghelstowe.
wit. Wm Stradelyng, kt.; John Basset; Rob Walssch; Alexander Sore; John
Boteler.
30 March 1394, at Myghelstowe
3 tagged seals i) in chief 3 mullets, a crescent of the 2nd son, helm
with ? griffin crest.
ii) chevronels, other devices worn
iii) fretty

13a
1/102 1) Patric Everard, John Helygan and John Hywyssh, parson of
Nettlecombe.

2) John Ralegh and Eleanor his wife

Confirmation of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden and Wode in Somerset,
Wood next Chykeston, Twychen next Bydeford in Devon, and Wombesheyen
in Dorset with the advowson of the church of Nettlecombe and reversion of
the holdings of Ismania, mother of John Ralegh, in manor of Alyngford,
Codecombe and Ouleknolle and advowson of Alyngford, to John and Eleanor
and their heirs, remainder to heirs of John
wit. Wm Stradelyng, kt.; John Malet, kt.; John Lotrell; John Radyngton; Rob
Bickombe.
6 October 1393, at Nettlecombe
3 tagged seals i) in chief 3 mullets, helm with gryffin crest
SIG.PATRIC EVERARD
ii) Fretty
iii) Chevronels










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14a
1/103 1) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe and Eleanor his wife

2) John Molland al. Whyte of Estecote near Stogumber, Richard
Smyth and Joan his wife.

Lease for 3 lives of a moiety of a tenement in Estecote which Nicholas
Codifford held and tenement which John Molland held according to the
custom of manor with lands and meadow held of John Ralegh near
Felwemede which John Molland held and called Langacre and Shorteland
rent 2s.2d. and suit of court.
wit. Rob Byckombe; John Everarde; John Orchard; Wm Pavely; Olivere
Hywyssh
23 July 1395, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal - label of eldest son
endorsed in Latin `of lands next Velowwode the tenant of which is called [?
Edmund]'.

15a
1/104 1) John Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe, son and heir of John
Ralegh, kt.

2) John Stanlyche, son and heir of Robert

Lease for lives of John Stanlyche, his wife and son John of Slade in
Nettlecombe to hold as Robert Buchorn held it.
rent 10s.6d. p.a.
wit. Simon Ralegh, br. of John; John Peverell; John Hyewyssh at
Nettlecombe.
tagged seal - damaged

16a
1/105 1) John Greynefelde, kt.

2) John Ralegh of Nettlecombe

Grant of a neif called Rob Herte al. Hayward with goods and chattels.
22 December 1398, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal - ?gryffin


[MTD/IX/1a]
1/106 1) John Ralegh son and heir of John, Kt.

2) John Merchey of Estcote, and his wife Joan

Lease for 2 lives of tenement and lands in Estcote which Edmund Gregory
held.
rent 11s., suit of court. Not required to serve as reeve, messor or collector of
rents.
wit. Hen Sydenham; John Hywyssch; John Orchard; John Bailly of Streme;
John Holcombe.
25 August 1401, at Nettlecombe.






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2a
1/107 1) John Ralegh

2) Gilbert Lawrence, Joan his wife and John their son.

Lease for 3 lives of tenement at Codyfford as John Sacker held it.
Rent 10s. p.a., suit of court.
wit. John Hywyssch; John Orchard; John Bailly of Streme; John Holcombe.
20 Sep. 1401, at Nettlecombe

3a
1/108 1) John Ralegh

2) Ralph Cokeford and Wm Fysscher

Admission of Ralph to a tenement at Capton surrendered by Wm.
wit. Hen Sydenham; John Ywysch; John Orchard.
6 April 1402, at Nettlecombe

4a
1/109 1) John Ralegh

2) Joan, widow of John Stanlych, and John her son

Lease for 2 lives of tenement called Slade and Hewes Gaunt [Nettlecombe]
as Rob Bochorn held it.
rent 10s.6d.
wit. Simon Ralegh; John Hywysch; John Orchard
16 July 1403, at Nettlecombe.

5a
1/110 1) Lawrence Berknole, kt., and Ismania his wife, formerly wife

of John Ralegh, kt.

2) Simon Ralegh, son of John Ralegh and Ismania

Lease for life of manors of Rowdon, Wode, Ouleknoll, Langham and
Allyngford, Somerset, Wode and Lyttelham, Devon, and Myghelstowe,
Lancarvan, Wrencheston, Lantwyt and Kerdyf, Glamorgan, and the
advowsons of Nettlecombe, Allyngford and Myghelstowe.
14 Oct., 1403.

6a
1/111 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

2) Wm Elyot, wife Agnes

Lease for 2 lives in reversion of lands and meadow at Yerde [Nettlecombe]
and 5 virgates of meadow in Sanforde More [Sampford Brett] after death of
Joan, widow of John Holcombe the elder.
rent 14s. 4d. and suit of court.
wit. Henry Syndenham; John Forster; John Orcharde; John Baily atte Streme;
Richard Haretrowe.
4 April 1406, at Nettlecombe.
tagged seal, 2 pike in saltire, in base ? a garb

7a
1/112 Deposition by Wm Bury of Stogumber as to the enfeoffment of his master,
Jankyn Ralegh of Nettlecombe of all his lands in Wales
1 Oct. 1406, at Taunton (French). Attached seal, worn.

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8a
1/113 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

2) John Radyngton, John Forsterre, Henry Forsterre and
John Vykery

Feoffment of lands and tenements in Nettlecombe and Rowden and
elsewhere in Somerset, Dorset and Devon.
wit. Henry Syndenham; John Hwyssch; John Bailly
14 January 1403/4, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal of Simon Ralegh

9a
1/114 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe

2) Thos Hute and Sybil his wife

Lease for 2 lives of a tenement at Capton in Stogumber formerly held by
Henry Ranwey
rent 10s.
wit. Henry Sydenham; John Huyssch; John Orcharde; Rich Langedon; Henry
Cukeforde.
8 September 1409, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal - ? swan

10a
1/115 1) Simon Ralegh, lord of Nettlecombe and Rowden

2) Hen Cokeford and Cecily his wife

Lease for 2 lives of a tenement at la Wylle in Capton, as John atte Wylle and
Gunnilda his wife held it.
rent 8s. p.a. and suit of court and heriot.
wit. Hen Sydenham; John Orchard; John Hywyssch; Wm Bury; John Bailly of
Chedermarsh.
13 January 1409/1410, at Rowden
tagged seal - R beneath a coronet

Ms.29
1/116 1) Eleanor, widow of John Ralegh

2) Simon brother and heir of John Ralegh

Release of rights to dower in Nettlecombe and Rowden in return for an
annuity of 100 sous [20 marcs]
8 Oct. 1403 (French)

Ms. 62
1/117 1) John le Bret

2) Adam le Volle, Joan his wife and Edith their daughter

Confirmation of a lease of a tenement at Codesforde [in Stogumber] made to
Adam by Thos fitz James, Henry de Redmer and Adam Caudel
rent 20s. to be paid to Bret for life and then to his heirs
wit. John de Ralegh, kt.; Lawrence de Combe; Thos atte Pole; David Aprys;
John Caggeworth.
7 January 1352/3, at Codesforde
tagged seal - damaged ? figure holding a shield bearing 3 lions' heads
erased

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Ms. 66
1/118 1) John Baron, sen., and Rob Baker

2) John Tournour of Velew, Stogumber and his wife Pertronilla

Feoffment of lands and tenements in Velew formerly John Tournour's
wit. Rich Wynston; Henry Lydden; Rob Langdon; Wm Jankyn, chaplain; John
Kepere
27 May 1441 at Vellow
2 tagged seals (i) I (ii) I

Ms.72
1/119 1) John de Cotesforde

2) Thos de Sancto Neocho

Feoffment of 4a arable land between lands of Cottesford Waker, N & W, Prior
of Goldclyve, S., and land of Donyford, E.
rent. a rose for 12 years then 4s. p.a.
wit. Ralph son of Urssy; Wm de Combe; Rich de la Roche; Walter de la
Wychye; John Brown; Wm Carevile; Wm. clerk of Wechet.
4 June 1307, at Stogumber.

Ms.78
1/120 1) John le Bret

2) Adam Volle, Joan his wife, and Edith their daughter

Quitclaim of rights to lands in Codesforde granted by Brett to Volle
wit. Rob. Vicar of Stocgommer; Ralph Orcharde; Hugh de Alre; G[ ] Sanfyn;
John Smyt de Corudon; Rich Scopy; Rich Tribel
30 May 1358, at Codesforde

Ms.92
1/121 1) Simon Brett, son & heir of Alexander Brett

2) John Trevilian, kt.

Quitclaim of property in Velowe in Stokgummer
wit. John Franke; John Slocombe; John Chesterton.
12 May 1513, at Thorncombe
tagged seal - worn

Unnumbered mss.

Easter 1367
1/122 Fine (copy of MTD/V/1C)

8 Oct 1403
1/123 Counterpart of Ms.29

1/124 1) Wm Talbot, kt.,

2) Simon Ralegh esq., br. and heir of John Ralegh

Release of right in lands in Devon, Somerset and Wales which formed part of
the marriage settlement of John Ralegh and his wife Eleanor in exchange for
100 sous [20 marcs] annuity to Eleanor for her life. She is now wife of Talbot.
9 December 1408 Tagged seal - fragment only (French)

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1/125 1) Simon Ralegh, esq.

2) Thos Knyfe; Wm Fauconer; Walter Portman; Walter Hassheford;
Roby Ryvers and John Crofte, clerk.

Feoffment of all manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Wodeadvent, Allyngford,
Codecombe and Oulleknolle and property in Dunster, Wychehanger,
Vennyforde, Lynche, Cakelegh, Eylesworthe, and advowsons of Nettlecombe
and Allyngford.
wit. Rob Coker; Thos Bratton; Wm Cornu; Rob Stenyng; Wm Cloutesham
14 January 1437/8, at Nettlecombe
tagged seal of Simon Ralegh

1/126 1) Simon Ralegh esq.

2) Thos Knyfe; Wm Fauconer; Walter Portman; Walter Hassheford;
Rob Ryvers and John Crofte, clerk.
Quitclaim of property, as above.
wit. Thos Bratton; Edw Saint John; Thos Copleston; Wm Cloutesham; Rob
Sterynge.
15 December, 1439
tagged seal of Simon Ralegh

(the above two deeds are tied together)

1/127 1) Walter Portman, Walter Hasscheford

2) John Crofte, cleric

Quitclaim of rights in manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent,
Ouleknoll, advowson of Nettlecombe, Som., Wode iuxta Chykston, Litelham,
Liverton, and Boystokeheyes, Devon, and lands in Omisheyes in Wotton
Fitzpayne in Dorset.
10 February 1451/2
2 tagged seals (i) bound in white silk
(ii) monogram ? N

1/128 1) John Crofte, cleric

2) Thos Whallysburgh esq., heir to Simon Ralegh of Nettlecombe

Quitclaim of manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent and Olleknoll,
Som., Wode iuxta Chikston, Devon, and advowson of Nettlecombe also land
in Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent, Oulleknoll, Colton, Capton, Velowe,
Escote, Coryngdon, Overcodesford, Wylyton, Cobrygge, Radehuwyssh,
Bynneworthy, Gylsworthy in Wotton, Lynche, Lyegh, Mene, Luccombe,
Slocombe, Westharewode, Wychehanger, Oversholt, Vennyford,
Tymbercombe, Dunster and elsewhere in Som., Lyttelham, Lyverton and
Boystokehayes, Devon, and Wombeshayes in Wotton fitz Payne, Dorset.
26 February 1454/5
tagged seal - ? lion rampant

1/129 1) Walter Hassheford and John Crofte, cleric

2) Thos Whallysborough esq.

Feoffment of property, as above.
wit. Thos Bratton, John Sydenham, John Loty, Patric Forster, Wm Huchyn.
14 Feb. 1454/5, at Nettlecombe
2 tagged seals - worn

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1/130 Attached letter of attorney by Walter Hassheford to John Crofte
14 Feb. 1454/5

1/131 Copy of the above feoffment on paper - in poor condition

1/132 1) Rich Bulstrode, esq., and Alice his wife heir to Joan,
widow of Simon Ralegh (d. of Rich Knyff, son of Thos Knyff
brother of Joan)

2) Thos Whalesburgh, esq.

Quitclaim to property as in above deeds.
wit. Philip Courtenay, kt.; Thos Rogger; Wm Danvers; John Porter; John
Sarger[ ]ay; Hugh Denys.
30 Oct 1472, at Westminster

1/133 Paper copy of MTD/V/13 with biographical notes in English on
the Ralegh descendants.
n.d. C15.

1/134 Parchment roll of fines.
A. 1) John de Ralegh and his wife Margaret (by Wm Hewysche)
2) John de Chewe, parson of Saltefeld
concerning the manor of Allyngford, settled on John and
Margaret,and their heirs
Easter 1332

B 1) John Raly, kt., and Ismania his wife
2) John de Radyngton
concerning 2 messuages, 4 carucates of land, and £11 of
rent in Ouleknole and Alynford with the advowson of
Alynford. Settled on John and his family.
Easter 1367

C Copy of MTD/V/1c

D Copy of MTD/III/1a

E 1) Simon Ralegh and his wife Joan
2) Thos Knyf, John Crofte, parson of Oke, Wm Wrynche,
parson of Nettlecombe, Walter Hesshford and Hen
Forster, parson of Alyngford
concerning the manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent,
Ouleknoll, Codecombe & Alyngford and property in ?Cageley,
Langham, Gylhesworthy and Radyhuysshe and advowson of
Nettlecombe and Alyngford, Som. and Wombysheyn in Dorset,
settled on Simon and Joan and their heirs.
Easter 1427

F 1) Simon Ralegh and his wife Joan
2) Wm Talbot and his wife Alianer
concerning the manors of Rowden, Woodadvent, Nettlecombe,
Oulknolle, Codecombe and Alyngford with the advowsons of
Nettlecombe and Alyngford, Somerset, Wode iuxta Chyxton and
Twychyn iuxta Bydeford, Devon, and Wombysheyn in

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1/134 F (cont)
Dorset, settled on Simon and Joan and their heirs in return for
an annuity of 20 marcs to Alianer for life.
Easter 1423

1/135 Roll of fines (4 parchment membranes)

A Copy of MTD/V/1c

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C. Copy of F in previous roll

D 1) Thos Chaucer, Thos Bratton, John Forster of Dunsterdene
2) Simon Ralegh
concerning manors of Oullknolle, Codecombe and Alyngford
and advowson of Alyngford which Ismania, widow of Lawrence
Berkerolles holds for life. Simon Ralegh receives 300 marcs of
silver for conceding the property.
Easter 1415

E 1) Simon Ralegh and Joan his wife
2 Thos Knyf, John Crofte parson of Oke, Wm Wrynche parson
of Nettlecombe, Walter Hasshford and Henry Forster parson of
Alyngford
concerning manors of Nettlecombe, Rowden, Woodadvent,
Ouleknoll, Codecombe, and Alyngford and advowsons of
Nettlecombe and Alyngford in Somerset, and Wombeskeyn in
Dorset, settled on Simon and Joan and their heirs.
Easter 1427

F Copy of MTD/V/1c

G Copy of A in previous roll

H Copy of MTD/V/1c

I Copy of B in previous roll

1/136 Paper roll of fine

A Copy of MTD/V/1c

B-G Copies of fines in previous roll

1/137 Proposals for an intended marriage between John Trevelyan esq. and
Edith Phellyps 1726/7 with valuation of lands to be included in the
settlements etc. including Seaton, Whitewell, Farway, Sherford,
Devon, and Nettlecombe and Stogumber in Somerset, also Cornish
and Dorset estates, with notes for making provision for Sir John
Trevelyan's other children.

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1/137 (cont)
(This marriage did not take place, probably because of the death of
John Trevelyan)

1/138 Extract from a printed transcript of the grant of Nettlecombe to Hugh
Ralegh and its confirmation by Henry II, with the charter of John
Maruscall to Warin de Ralegh.

1/139 1) Philip le Brett of Thorncombe

2) Jn Ralegh of Nettlecombe, kt.

Quitclaim of reversion of land and tenements at Codifforde in pa.
Stokegummer.
wit. Thos de Ralegh; Edw Stadlyngges; Gilbert Huwissh; Thos att Pole;
Walter Hartrowe.
4 Dec 1357

1/140 Paper of 8 Victorian penny red stamps; detached seal (chevron with 3
lions' heads erased, a border engrailed); cataloguing notes. <