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VOL. II. Translations of the following documents, viz. Writ and inquisition ad quod damn., for a giant of land in Arley co. Warw., from Richard de Caldeford to the church of Arley, for a collect to be said for the soul of Robert Norys, 31 Edw 111. [1357], f. 4 ;-Grant to the town of Merlawe,Great Marlowe, co. Buck. ] of licence to levy customs, for the repair of the bridge, 27 Edw. III. [1353], f. 7;-Three charters in favor of the Company of Fishmongers, and regulating the sale of fish in the city of London, 38 Edw. III. [1364], 22 Ric. II. [1398], 6 Hen. VI. [1428], f. 10;-

Three grants to Great Marlowe, of licence to take customs for repair of the bridge, 7 Ric. II. [1383], 1 and 6 Hen. IV. [1400-4], f. 20;-Protection for the Bishop elect of Salisbury's [Robert de Bingham] right of exemption from tolls in his own manors, 13 Hen. III. [1229], f. 26;--Grant to Herbert [Poore], Bishop of Salisbury, and his successors, of the church of Melkesham [co. Wilts.] 2 John, [1200], f. 27 ;-Grant to Richard [Poore], Bishop of Salisbury, and his successors, of amercements in his lands, [1217-1228], f. 29 ;-Pleas of the crown, concerning the liberties of Roger [de Martival], Bishop of Salisbury, in his lands, 14 Edw. II. [1321], f. 31 ;-

Inspeximus and confirmation of a charter of Edw. I. [dat. 1284], and two of Llewellyn ap Gervase, Prince of North Wales [dat. 1198], to the Abbey of Aberconwey, refounded by Edw. I. at Maenan, co. Carnarv., of various lands and liberties, 6 Edw. III. [1332], f. 37;-Grant to Kadwallider ap Morice, and Robert Gethyn ap Morice, of lands in Hariethog, in Llanwith, co. Denb., parcel of the possessions of the Abbey of Conwey, 26 Hen. VIII- [1535], f. 64;-Grant to Edward Ditchfield, and others, named by the mayor and citizens of London, of various lordships, castles, manors, etc., in consideration of loans, etc., supplied to the Kin-, 4 Car. . [1628], f. 75;-Inquisitions post mort., extents, etc., relating to Havering atte Bower, co. Essex, 46 Hen. III.-32 Hen. VI. [1262-1454], f. 108;-Charter to the men of Gravesend, of right to convey passengers to London by water, with confirmations, 2 Hen. IV. [1401], 10 Hen. V. [14221, 15 Hen. VI. [1437], and 1 Edw. IV. [1461], f. 126 ;-Extracts relating to Queenborough, co. Kent., from a book belonging to the corporation, temp. Hen. VII., f. 131 ;-Returns to Parliament for Queenborough, 23 Eliz.-52 Geo. III. [1580-1812], f. 133 ; -Warrant for livery of seisin to Henry, Earl of Derby, of the lands of his father, Henry, Earl of Lancaster, 19 Edw. III. [1345], f. 151 ;-Confirmation of the grant of Prince Edward to Queen Elianor, and Peter of Savoy, of custody of the lands of Robert de Ferrars, son of William de Ferrars, late Earl of Derby, 41 Hen. III. [1257], f. 152;-Mandates to the Governors of Ireland and the Mayor of Dublin, to send ships to Liverpool, for the transport of troops to Ireland, 42 Edw. III. [1368], f. 153;-Warrant for livery of seisin to Thomas, son of Edmund, late earl of Lancaster, of his father's lands, 26 Edw. I. [1298], f. 154;-Charter securing to the Bisliop of Chichester jurisdiction over the free chapel of St. Mary, within the castle of Hastings, 25 Hen. VI. [1446], f. 155;-Grant to Henry de Lascy, Earl of Lincoln, of markets and fairs at the manors of Pontefract, Bradford, Campsall, Slaidburn, and Almondbury, co. York, Brumley, co. Lanc., Charlton Cannvill, co. Somers., Wexebrugge, co. Middx., and Middelington, co. Oxf., 22 Edw. I. [1294], f 159,-Creation of John, Duke of Lancaster, 13 Nov. 36 Edw. III. 1362], f. 163 ;-Grant of the town of Cambridge to the burgesses, 8 John [12071 f. 164 ;-Grant to Robert Wyn ap Cadwaladar, of lands in Hierathog, in the lordship of Denbigh, 22 Eliz. [1580], f. 165 ;-Petition of the burgesses of Bristol to the Commons, respecting their rights to return members as a county and borough, 4 Hen. VI. [1426], f 178;-Three inquisitions post mort., relating to the manors of Grafton and Upton Warren, co. Worc., 44 Edw. III. [1370], 11 Hen. IV. [1410], 7 Hen. V. [1419], f. 182;-Grant to the borough of Devizes, co. Wilts., of all customs and jurisdictions of the borough, 22 Jac. I. [1624]. f. 188 ;- Particular of the fee-farm of the borough of Devizes, 1649, f. 195;-Returns to Parliament for the borough of Huntingdon, 26 Edw. I.-6 Edw. VI. [l298-1552]. f. 198;--Grant to Richard, Earl of Cornwall, of the county of Cornwall, 15 Hen. III. [1231], f. 227;-Creation of Richard, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester, with grant of lands pertaining thereto, 50 Edw. III. [1376], f. 228 ;-Grant to Queen Isabella of the county of Cornwall, 11 Edw. II. [1317], f. 237;-

Charter of privileges to the miners of tin in Cornwall, 3 John [1201], with a confirmation of other similar charters, 6 Hen. VI. [1428], f. 240 ;-Grant to Edward, the King's son, of the Duchy of Cornwall, 15 Edw. IV. [1475], f. 248 ;-Grant to the burgesses of Bristol, of the town of Bristol, for a term of years, 24 Hen. VI. [1446], (imperf.), f. 263;-Confirmation by Isabella de Fortibus, Countess of Albemarle and Devon, of the grant by her father, Baldwin de Redvers, late Earl of Devon and Lord de L'Isle, to the burgesses of Plympton, co. Devon., of common in Dartmoor, with the royal confirmation of the same, 13 Edw. I. [1285], f. 265 ;-Grant by the abovenamed Baldwin to the burgesses of Plympton, of the borough, with privileges, 26 Hen. III. [1242], f. 270;-Warrant to the sheriff of Somersetshire, for the execution of certain prisoners for high treason, 1 Jac. II. 1685, f. 273. A brief table of contents is prefixed. On paper. Folio. [15,663.]

includes:

• f. 4 Robert Norris: Grant of land to Arley church: 1357.
• f. 4 Richard de Caldeford: Grant of land to the church of Arley: 1357.
• ff. 7, 20 Marlow, Buckinghamshire: Grants for repairing the bridge, etc.: 1310, 1315-1404.
• f. 10 London City Companies: Charters in favour of the Company of Fishmongers x: 1364-1428.
• f.10 Company of Fishmongers: Charters in their favor, regulating the sale of fish in the city of London: 1364-1428.
• f. 26 Robert de Bingham, Bishop of Salisbury: Protection for his right of exemption from tolls in his own manors: 1229.
• f. 27 Herbert Poore, Bishop of Salisbury: Grant to him of the church of Melkesham: 1200.
• f. 27 Melksham, Wiltshire: Grant of the church to the Bishops of Salisbury: 1200.
• f. 29 Richard Poore, Bishop of Chichester, afterwards of Salisbury: Grant to him of amercements in his lands: 1217-1228.
• f. 31 Roger de Martival, Bishop of Salisbury: Pleas concerning his lands: 1321.
• f. 37 Llywelyn ab Jorwerth, Prince of North Wales: Charters to the abbey of Aberconway: 1198.
• f. 37 Maenan, Caernarfonshire: Confirmations of charters to the abbey: 1332.
• f. 64 Robert Gethyn ab Morice: Grant to him of lands in Hierathog, in Llanwith: 1535.
• f. 64 Cadwaladyr ab Morice: Grant to him of lands in Hariethog: 1535.
• f. 64 Llanwith, Denbighshire: Grant of lands in: 1535.
• f. 64 Monastery of Conway; Denbighshire: Grant of lands belonging to it: 1535.
• ff. 64, 165 Hierathog, Denbighshire: Grants of lands in: 1535, 1580.
• f. 75 Edward Ditchfield: Grant of lands to: 1628.
• f. 108 Havering atte Bower, Essex: Inquisitions post mortem relating to: 1262-1454.
• f. 126 Gravesend: Grant of right to convey passengers to London by water, with confirmations: 1401-1461.
• f. 126 Bishops of Salisbury: Grants, and other papers relating to: 1200-1321.
• f. 131 Queenborough, Kent: Extracts relating to: temp. Hen. VII.
• f. 133 Queenborough, Kent: Returns to Parliament for: 1580 -1812.
• f. 151 Henry Plantagenet, Earl of Lancaster; etc., Steward of England, afterwards (1351) Duke of Lancaster: Warrant for livery of seisin to, of the lands of his father: 1345.
• f. 152 Henry III of England: Confirmation to Q. Eleanor and Peter of Savoy of custody of the lands of Robert de Ferrars: 1257.
• f. 152 Edward I of England: Grant by him, as Prince, to Q. Eleanor and Peter of Savoy, of custody of the lands of Robert de Ferrars: 1257.
• f. 152 Peter of Savoy, afterwards Count of Savoy: Confirmation to, of the custody of the lands of Robert de Ferrars: 1257.
• f. 152 Robert de Ferrars, Earl of Derby: Deed relating to his lands: 1257.
• f. 153 Ireland: Mandate to the Governors of, to send ships to Liverpool: 1368.
• f. 153 County of Dublin: Mandate to the Mayor to send ships to Liverpool: 1368.
• f. 154 Thomas Plantagenet, Earl of Lancaster: Warrant for livery of seisin to him, of his father's lands: 1298.
• f. 155 Bishops of Chichester: Charter of jurisdiction over the free chapel of St. Mary within the castle of Hastings: 1446.
• f. 155 Hastings, Sussex: Charter securing to the Bp. of Chicheeter jurisdiction over the free chapel of St. Mary: 1446.
• f 159 Manor of Middelington; 0xfordshire: Grant of a market there: 1294.
• f. 159 Charlton-Cannvill, Somers: Grant relating to the manor: 1294.
• f. 159 Campsall, Yorkshire: Grant relating to the manor: 1294.
• f. 159 Brumley, Lancashire: Grant relating to the manor: 1294.
• f. 159 Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire: Grant relating to the manor: 1294.
• f. 159 Pontefract, Yorkshire: Grant relating to the manor of: 1294.
• f. 159 Wexebrugge, Middlesex: Grant relating to the manor: 1294.
• f. 159 Almondbury, Yorkshire: Grant relating to the manor: 1294.
• f. 159 Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln: Grant of markets and fairs to: 1294.
• f. 159 Slaidburn, Yorkshire: Grant relating to the manor: 1294.
• f. 163 John Plantagenet, Duke of Lancaster: Creation of: 1362.
• f. 164 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Grant of, to the burgesses: 1207.
• f. 165 Robert Wyn ab Cadwaladar: Grant to, of lands in Hierathog: 1580.
• f. 178 Bristol, Gloucestershire: Petition of the burgesses to the Commons respecting their rights to return members as a county and borough: 1426.
• f. 182 Grafton, Worcestershire: Inquisitions post mortem relating to the manor: 1370-1419.
• f. 182 Upton Warren, Worcestershire: Inquisitions relating to the manor: 1370-1419.
• f. 188 Devizes, Wiltshire: Grant of customs to the borough: 1624.
• f. 195 Devizes, Wiltshire: Particular of the fee-farm of the borough: 1649.
• f. 198 Borough of Huntingdon: Returns to Parliament for: 1298-1552.
• f. 227 County and Duchy of Cornwall: Charter and grants relating to: 1201-1475.
• f. 227 Richard Plantagenet, Earl of Cornwall and Count of Poitou: Grant to him of the county of Cornwall: 1231.
• f. 228 Richard II of England: Creation of, as Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, and Earl of Chester: 1376.
• f. 248 Edward V of England: Grant to him, when Prince of Wales, of the Duchy of Cornwall: 1475.
• f. 263 Bristol, Gloucestershire: Grant of, to the burgesses: 1446.
• f. 265 Baldwin de Redvers, Earl of Devon: Grant to the Burgesses of Plympton: 1242, 1285.
• f. 265 Isabella de Fortibus, Countess of Albemarle and Devon: Confirmation of her father's grant to Plympton: 1285.
• f. 265 Plympton, Devon: Grant of common to in Dartmoor: 1242, 1285.
• f. 273 County of Somerset: Writ to the Sheriff: 1685.