Deopham History

Court of the Manor of Deopham of the Priory of Canterbury August 1488

Contents

Heading

TitleDeopham of the Priory
Court
DateAugust 15th 1488
Steward
Location

Court baron

Essoin

NameReasonSponsor
Thomas CryourEssoin de coiThomas Seman, taylour
Robert DavyEssoin de coiJohn Brown
John SmythEssoin de coiWilliam Bydewell
Thomas PalesEssoin de coiEdward Fytlyng
John WattesEssoin de coiRichard Wattes
Stephen WaceEssoin de coiThomas Seman, junior
Robone Colias [?]Essoin de coiWilliam Seman
Stephen MarzeEssoin de coiR[???] Davy

Inquisitores Ex Officio

Sworn

John Brown
Thomas Seman, Taylour
Edward Fytlyng
Wattes, junior
Robert Davy
William Reve

Defaulters

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

NameAmercement
William Sabern3d
Robert Cryour3d
Joanna wife of Thomas Martyn3d

Property

Person surrendering propertyProclamationsDate of the CopyholdBeneficiaryAttorneyIdentification of propertyRentFine
Stephen Vente (deceased)Son of the deceased3 roods of copyhold land by Pyterstende in Morley Field

Offences

NameOffencePenalty per person
John IngramHad an agreement with John Roberts in a plea of debt3d
John HarreHad an agreement with John Roberts in a plea of debt3d
Henry Fela of HackfordDid not respond to John Umfrey in a plea of debt3d
DateChange
25/10/26Published – 20260903_153449