Deopham History

Court of the Manor of Deopham of the Priory of Canterbury August 1487

Contents

Heading

TitleDeopham of the Priory
Court with the Leet
DateAugust 2nd 1487
Steward–
Location–

Court

Essoin

NameReasonSponsor
Richard DavyEssoin de coiStephen Marze
Thomas Seman, TalourEssoin de coiWilliam Bydewell
Thomas PalerEssoin de coiStephen Ware

Inquisitores Ex Officio

Sworn

Robert Davy
Stephen Marze
John Wattes, junior
John Brown
Richard Wattes, junior
Stephen Ware
Edward Fytlyng

Defaulters

The following were amerced 3d each for defaulting in their obligation to attend the Court; the total in the margin is shown as 9d.

Name
William Baly
Stephen Reve
William Sebern

Property

Person surrendering propertyProclamationsDate of the CopyholdBeneficiaryAttorneyIdentification of propertyRentFine
William Seman soldRichard Blomvyle2 acres of freehold land in Morleyfield between … West,
land of Richard [Blomvyle] on both sides,
abutts Pallowesgete, North
8d
Lord’s official ordered to seize land of this Manor next to Stuckefalgate, lately of Thomas Mortemer

Pleas of Debt

The following defendant was fined 3d for not responding to pleas of debt from the listed claimant:

DefendantClaimant
Roger WodeRobert Davy

John Wattes, senior, owed William Seman 20d …

DateChange
27/10/26Published – 20260903_152905