Braithwell
Ancient Charters
(1397) Sunday before the Feast of Saint Margaret (September 2nd), in the 21st year of Richard II. Charter (Lat.), dated at Braithweil, confirming a grant from John Pacy of Braithweil and Isabell his wife to Richard Sponer of Mikilbryng and Joan his wife, of an acre and a half of land in the fields of Braithweil, the acre lying upon Cliffestyghe between land of William de Mora and land of Henry Barnfadre and abutting on the land of the abbot of Roche, and a road called Cliffestyghe leading from a plot called Houvellcrofte to a plot called the Marsshe, and the half acre lying between the lands of Henry Birley and abutting on land of the abbot of Roche at Cliffestygh and on a road called Brodegate leading from Braithwell to the Moor. Witnesses: Thomas Shefeld of Braithweil, William Cressy of the same, William Gilmyn of the same, John Clay of Mikilbryng, William Moore of the same.
(1398) the Feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross (May 3rd), in the 21st year of Richard II. Charter dated Braithewell, confirming a grant from Sir Hugh vicar of Braithwell, to John de Tuxeford, of a messuage and eight acres with appurtenances in Braithwell, of which the messuage lay between the messuages of William Wayte and John Alan, and abutted upon the grazing ground (forarium) formerly belonging to Roger de Kylnehirst, and the King's Highway through Braithwell; and the eight acres were scattered in the fields of Braithwell. Witnesses: Thomas Shefeld, William Cressy, William Gilmyn, William Nelson, Robert Webster, all of Braithwell.
Late 14th or early 15th century. Charter confirming a grant from Robert son of John son of Nigell junior of Braithwell, chaplain, to Sir Hugh del Grene perpetual vicar of the church of Braithwell, of six acres with appurtenances in the field of Braithewell and Mikilbryng; one acre lying in the great field in the marsh, between the lands of Joseph de Mikilbryng and Peter Tapitts, another acre in the Mideldole in the same field lying between the lands of Elias and of John Cartewryghte and Elias Bargayn and extending from the ditch of Mikilbryng to the Hawe, another half acre in the little field, called the Wrangelands, between lands of the lord prior of Lewes and of Robert (the grantor), at the head of the village of Mikilbryng, another half acre at Shire-eshes in the same field between the lands of Robert (the grantor) and William Pygon, another acre at Brakhawe, and half an acre at the Sandgrenes between the lands of the grantor and the abbot of Roche; in exchange for a toft and croft in Braithwell.
(1400-1440) Confirming a grant from John Clay of Braithwell and William Clay of the same, to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife, of a messuage and garden in Mikilbryng and eighteen acres scattered through the fields of Braithewell, then lately acquired from William Marchall late of Mikilbryng.
1401. Wednesday in the Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle (November 30th), in the 3rd year of Henry IV. Charter dated at Mikilbryng, from Elizote widow of William Chappman of Mikilbryng, to Sir Hugh de Grene perpetual vicar of the parish of Braithwell and Sir Henry Daye of the same, chaplain, of a toft and building in Mikilbryng, situate between the toft of John Chappman, the grantor's then husband, and the toft of Robert Angher, called Crompeyerd. Witnesses: William Nelson of Braithwell, William Gilmyn, John Daye of the same, John Claye of Mikilbryng, and John Marchall of the same.
(1414) the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel (September 29th), in the 2nd year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from Hugh rector of the parish church of Sandall near Doncastre, to Hugh vicar of the parish church of Braithwell and William Nelson of the same, of a messuage in Braithwell lying between the messuages of Nicholas Tailiour and John Smythe, and abutting on the road and a headland of John Arton, and eight acres scattered in the fields of Braithwell. Witnesses: William Gilmyn of Braithwell, Nicholas Arton, Robert Hyngram, and John Alayn of the same, John More of Mikilbryng.
(1419) Wednesday after the Feast of Saint Bartholomew (August 24th), in the 7th year of Henry V. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from Sir Hugh de Grene perpetual vicar of the church of Braithwell, to Robert son of Ingram Cartewryght of Dynnyngton (Dinnington) and Alice his wife, daughter of Thomas Gymblyn of Malteby, of a toft and croft in Braithwell, lying between the plots of William Cressy and William Waite and abutting on the high road and the "hadeland" of John Kylnehirste (Kilnhurst), and fifteen acres and a half in the fields of Braithwell, to hold the same as a marriage portion. Witnesses: Thomas Shefeld, William Gymlyng, Robert Forester of Edlington, William Nelleson of Braithwell, Stephen Cressy of Staynton.
1420 the Feast of Saint John the Baptist (June 24th), in the 8th year of Henry V. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from John Smyth of Braithwell and Evette his wife to Stephen his son, of all their lands in the village and fields of Braithwell. Witnesses: William Gilmyn, John de le Moore, Richard Loversall, John Dey, John Roose, Thomas Roose, William ...eson, Robert Sponer, Sir William Fraunce.
(1423) Sunday in the Feast of Saint John the Evangelist (May 6th), in the 1st year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from John de Langthwayte of Clifton to Thomas Vessy of Clyfton(Conisbrough) of his lands and tenements in the town and fields of Braithewelle. Witnesses:William de Langthwayte, Henry Johnson of Clyfton, John son of Henry of the same, Robert Langthwayte, John Moyrre of Mykilbryng, Robert Claye of the same.
(1423) Sunday in the Feast of Saint John the Evangelist (May 6th), in the 1st year of Henry VI Letter of Attorney dated at Braithwell, from John de Langthwayte of Clyfton, appointing John de Armitage of Connesburghe to deliver seisin to Thomas Vessy of Clyfton of all his lands and tenements in Braithwell.
(1427) the Feast of Saint Michael Archangel (September 29th), in the 6th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from John Westby to John Vyncent, of fourteen acres of land with appurtenances late in the tenure of Thomas Gregory and lying in the fields of Braithwell. Witnesses: Thomas Vessy of Clifton, Robert Clay of Braithwell, Stephen Cressy, William Cressy, and William Wryght of the same.
(1430) June 2nd, in the 8th year of Henry VI Letter of Attorney from Hugh Grene then late vicar of the church of Braithwell, appointing William Carlyll vicar of the church of Braithwell, to deliver seisin to John Vyncent, in six acres lying in the fields of Braithwell and Mikilbryng.
(1430) August 20th, in the 8th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithewell, confirming a grant from Thomas Vessy of Clyfton and Thomas Roos of Braithwell to John Vyncent of Braithwell and Agnes his wife of a tenement, toft and croft, with appurtenances in the lordship of Braithwell, then lately acquired from Robert Ingram of Braithwell, of which the tenement was situated between the tenements of William Gylmyng and William Whyte. Witnesses: William Carlyll vicar of the church of Braithwell, Robert Wryghte, Robert Claye and William Smythe of the same, Richard Sponer of Mikilbryng.
(1430) October 2nd, in the 9th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from Hugh Grene late vicar of the church of Braithwell, to John Vyncent, of a messuage and eight acres in Braithwell, of which the messuage lay between those of Walter Bollyngton and Alice Burgias. Witnesses: Sir William Carlyll vicar of the church of Braithwell, William Gilmyn, Robert Wryght, Robert Clay, William Wryght, and Hugh Clay, all of Braithwell.
(1435-6) February 4th, in the 14th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithvvell, confirming a grant from John Clay and Robert Clay of Braithwell to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife of a messuage and garden with appurtenances in Mikilbryng and eighteen acres scattered through the fields of Braithwell, acquired from William Marshall, late of Mykilbryng. Witnesses: Robert Wryght, Thomas Roos, Hugh Claye, William Clay, John Smythe of Braithwell.
(1435-6) February 6th, in the 14th year of Henry VI. Letter of Attorney from Roger Banestre appointing Thomas Vessy of Clifton, to deliver seisin to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife, in all his lands and tenements with appurtenances in Braithwell and Mikilbryng.
(1436-7) February 1st, in the 15th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from William ... to John and Agnes ... of an acre and a half of land. Witnesses: Thomas Vescy, John Moore, William Byrcherodd, Hugh Clay, John Claye.
(1436-7) February 1st, in the 15th year of Henry VI. Charter confirming a grant from William Langthwayte to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife of an acre and a half of land with appurtenances in the Little Field of Braithwell between the lands of John Moore and abutting on Mikilbryng Lane opposite the Wayver and on the field of Clyfton called Almowelles. Witnesses: John Vessy, John Moore, William Birchewodd, Hugh Clay, John Clay.
(1440-1450?). Memorandum to the effect that John Vyncent bought from John Harryson of Clifton one acre in the little field of Braithwell, between the lands of John Vyncent and William Power and abutting on Mykylbrynglane and a butt of John Herryson, one acre in the east field of Braithwell between lands of Power and Vyncent, and abutting on a croft of William Power and on Harbourflatte in the field of Clifton, one acre in the great field of Braithwell near the Waynegape between lands of Stephen Cressy and William Power and abutting on Mykilbryng Lane and the Brodegappe, and half an acre on Sandegrenes between lands of the abbot of Roche and John Vyncent, late of Robert Ingrame, and abutting on the Cokhill and a head butt of Richard Justice.
(1441) May 15th, in the 19th year of Henry VI. Confirmation of seisin and perpetual possession, dated at London, from Richard Duke of York, Earl of March and Ulster, Lord Wyggemore and Clare, to John Vyncent, of a croft in Braithwell situate between the tenements of John Vyncent and William Power and then in the possession of John Vyncent, to be held as of the manor of Connesburgh according to the customs of the manor, in consideration of a yearly rent of 1d. Richard Duke of York inherited the manor of Connesburgh from his father Richard Earl of Cambridge, commonly known as Richard of Connesburgh. In 1431 Conisborough was in the possession of Matilda or Maud, the second wife of Richard Earl of Cambridge.
1442 July 15th, in the 20th year of Henry VI Charter confirming a grant from John Claye senior of Braithwell to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife, of a cottage with garden in Mekilbryng situate between the tenement of William Claye and the garden of John Vyncent, and abutting on the road leading through Mekilbryng and the field of Braithwell. Witnesses: Robert Birchehod, Hugh Clay, William Claye, William Dawtre, John Hyne.
(1443) November 8th, in the 22nd year of Henry VI Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from William Langthayte to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife of fourteen acres of land lying in the fields of Braithwell. The various acres are fully described and the deed gives the names of owners of adjoining strips, and of the various localities. Personal Names: John Moore, William Henryson, Margaret Markesburgh, John Clay, John Jameson, William Byrchewod, William Marshall, Magote Coton, the abbot of Roche, Thomas Personson. Place Names: the little field of Braithwell, Wayver, Myddildolys, Mykylbryngdike, Clyfton, Park, great field of Silkewell, Mooredyke, Mershgote, Maltby Field, Broad Gate, Hawe, Waynegap, Hallecroft. Witnesses: William Power of Braithwell, Richard Justice of the same, William Clay of the same, Thomas Vessy of Clyfton, Robert Langthwayte of the same.
(1445) July 8th, in the 23rd year of Henry VI. Release and Quit Claim dated at Braithwell, from Thomas Vessy of Clyfton to Robert Roos and John Browne, of twenty acres which the latter acquired from the former, in the fields of Braithwell, Staynton, and Clyfton. Witnesses: Richard Justice of Braithwell, Thomas Southwode, John Smyth.
(1445) July 5th, in the 23rd year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from Thomas Vessy of Clifton to Robert Roose of Braithwell and John Brown of Tukesforthe, of twenty acres of land in the fields of Braithwell between Staynton and Clifton, acquired from ...Turnour, formerly belonging to William Beliard of Mikill Markham. Witnesses: Richard Justice of Braythwell, Thomas Southwod, John Smyth.
(1446) June 12th, in the 24th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from Thomas Personson of Wadesworth to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife, of all his lands and appurtenances in Braithwell. Witnesses: William Power, William Carelhill vicar of the church of Braithwell, Hugh Claye of the same, Hugh Rose bailiff of Connesburgh, Thomas Forester of Maltby, Thomas Roos of Braithwell, William Dawtre of the same.
(1446-7) February 4th, in the 25th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from Richard Sponer of Mekilbryng and Joan his wife, to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife, and Alice their daughter, of a messuage garden and croft, lying between the croft called Crompyerd and land of John Moore and abutting on the high road through the village and a butt of land called Cresswell Heedeland. Witnesses: William Power of Braithwell, William Clay, William Dawtre, and Hugh Clay of the same, Robert Birchehed.
(1447) July 21st, in the 25th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from John Warde of Markham and Margaret his wife to John Vyncent and Agnes his wife of a garden or curtilage in Braithwell, between the tenement of Adam Dalton and that of Pallin Hawevyle, and abutting on land of John Burgh. Witnesses: John Bilyald, John Porter, Richard Paxton, John Wryggeley, Edmund Tailiour.
(1448) June 8th, in the 26th year of Henry VI. Grant dated at Braithwell, from Margaret Alcok to John Vyncent, of half an acre of land lying in Maltby Dale in the field of Braythwell, between lands of John Vincent and William Cresse, and abutting on lands of John Smythe and the abbot of Roche. Witnesses: Robert White, Robert Saundreson, William Power, Hugh Dey, William Claye.
(1448) June 8th, in the 26th year of Henry VI. Letter of Attorney from Margaret Alcoke, appointing Hugh Clay of Braithwell to deliver seisin to John Vyncent of Braithwell of half an acre of land lying in the field of Braithwell.
(1448) June 26th, in the 26th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithwell, confirming a grant from Thomas Vesse of Clyfton to John Vyncent of an acre and a half of land lying in the Chappellandes in the fields of Braithwell, between lands of the lord in the tenure of Richard Justice and in the tenure of the wife of Richard Carre, and abutting on land of the lord in the tenure of John Smyth and upon Chapellyerd; also an acre of land in the great field of Braithwell on Sylkewell, abutting on More Dyke, together with a cottage, garden and croft in Mekylbryng between lands of William Power and Robert Roos. Witnesses: William Power, Richard Justice, Hugh Clay, John Clay, William Claye.
(1448) June 26th, in the 26th year of Henry VI. Charter dated at Braithewell, confirming a grant from Thomas Roos to John Vyncent, of three rods lying on Heliwellandes, between the land of the wife of Richard Karre and the lord's land then in the tenure of Richard Justice, and abutting on the lord's land in the tenure of John Smythe and on Helewell dyke. Witnesses: William Power, Richard Justice, Hugh Clay, John Claye and William Clay.
(1450) the last day of April (30th), in the 28th year of Henry VI. Memorandum to the effect that Thomas Burghe leased from John Vyncent lands then late in the tenure of Robert Roos and William Beliald, excepting one and a half acres of land next to the park and near Mekelbryngwell, one garden next to the vicarage, and all the lands acquired from Stephen Cressy. Thus Thomas had forty acres of land and meadow for a term of nine years at a rent of 2s, charged with a boonday, repairs of the messuage, and a day's work on the demesne.
(1618-9) March 4th, in the 16th year of James I. Admittance in the Court Baron of Connesbrough. The jurors presented the death (four years previously) of Launcelot Jackson of Dalton, who was seised of a cottage and fourteen acres with appurtenances in Dalton Parva, held of the lord in common and free socage, by homage of suit of court every three weeks, an annual rent of 5s. 10d, carting with the customary tenants of Braithwell, and making his share of the mill-dam of Connesbroughe at his own cost with the lord's timber. Thomas Jackson was his son and heir of full age. Relief 5s. 10d. Names of the Jurors: Robert Wasse, Richard Bossevile, Christopher Fayram, John Stanyforth, Robert Dareley, Richard Marsden, Nicholas Nicholson, John Racket, Robert Amerie, ... Tomson, Ralph Pigott, Richard Amerie.
(1619) September 21st. Admittance in the Court Baron of Connesbrough. Edward Fretwell, son and heir of Ralph Fretwell, and the former's wife Jeannette, daughter of John Clarke deceased, and Dorothy, widow of John Clarke deceased were admitted tenants of two moieties of five oxgangs of land in Braithwell and Micklebring, which John Clarke had surrendered at a court January 3rd, 4 James I, to the use of himself for life, and afterwards one moiety to the use of Edward and Jeanette, the other moiety to the use of Dorothy for life, with remainder to Edward and Jeanette, Fines: 12s 6d each. Names of the Jurors: Thomas Ode, Thomas Morte, Cotton Nevile, George Jubb, Robert Dareley, Nicholas Bossevile, Nicholas Nicholson, Richard Amerie, George Drable, ... .
