Reference
L4/349
Title
Exemplification of a certificate by the treasurer and
barons of the exchequer on searching the book of fees:
Charter (i) of Robt. d'Aubigny concerning his barony (1166) :
Ralph Pirot 5 knights' fees
Nigel of Marston 3
Almary s. Ralph 2
John Pirot 1
Ric.s. Ralph, Ranulf de Charun,
Osb. de Clinton 1
Robt. Malherbe, Ralph Buinun,
Rog. de Bray 1
in demesne 12
25
Book of Fees (ii) barony of Cainho held of the king in
chief, 25 fees (12 in frankalmoin) (1242-3):
Ralf de St. Amand & Isabel 1 in Cotes of the king
Isabel d. Aubigny 1 1/5 in Caynho
& Clophill of the King
John s. Hugh ( except a hide ) 1 in Sharpenhoe of the honour
Wm. Pirot & Wm. Faudho 1 in Pulloxhill of the honour
Hen. Boynon 1/2 in Pulloxhill of the honour
Ralph s. Ric., Hen. s. Wm.,
Wm. Wishard 1/2 in Silsoe of the honour
Joan d'Aubigny (iii) is dowered
with 1/3 of barony 5 in demesne
Ralph of Marston 1 1/2 in Millbrook
& Ampthill answers to sd. Joan and in demesne
Isabel ''de eadem'' 1 in Turville of the honour
Ralph Pyrott 4 in Harlington honour in Beds
& Bucks., half to Isabel, half to Ralph
Ric. s. Robt. de Turvey 1 in Turvey of the honour
Walt. s. Sim. 2 1/2 in Tingrith, Crawley & Hillcote of the honour
Ralph de St. Amand & Isabel d' Aubigny 1/2 in Westcotes
1/20 in ?? in demesne
Ric. Cosyn (and 1 hide ) 1/4 in Holme & Stratton of the honour
Prior of Llanthony ( 5 hides in frankalmoin) in Henlow of the honour
Ralph de St. Amand (iv) & Isabel d' Aubigny share the barony of
Cainho;
great seal (incomplete but repaired ).
(i) From the original returns of 1166; see introduction to Red Book
of 1230, where it is said that certificates of this kind were
not uncommon.
(ii) See Book of Fees, ii, 890; lists supplied in connection with
the royal expedition to Poitou, 1242-3.
(iii) Joan d' Aubigny (m. Geof. de Beauchamp) was one of the 3 sisters and
coh. of Robt. d'Aubigny (d. c. 1233); Azeline m Ralph de St. Amand
and Isabel m. Wm. de Hocton. Cf. Book of Fees, ii, 460: aid levied
for marriage of Henry III's daughter, 1235/6, where the 3 holders
of the barony of Cainho are each assessed at 6 3/8 fees.
(iv) Query: later note of Joan's death?"
Date free text
6 June 1380
Production date
From: 1380 To: 1380
Level of description
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