12 Edw. I. Feast of Ascension.
Chirograph of an agreement between John de Waleys & Erivan de Acton re lands in Acton.
Witnesses:
Sir Robt de Lailand,
Gilbert de Halsale,
Gilbert de Sothworth,
Alan le Norreys,
Madoe de Acton,
& Adam de Bikerstal.
(not dated) Grant by John le Waleys to Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton of certain lands described.
Witnesses:
Walter de Schareshue,
Richd de Haleshal,
Roger de Holand,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Roger de Melling,
& Martin the Chaplain.
(not dated) Grant by John le Waleys of Litherland to Epnor son of Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton of lands in Acton.
Witnesses:
Gilbert de Halsale,
Madoe de Acton,
Robert de Lidiatte,
Simon de Bikerstal,
Richard the clerk.
(Overton folio 11 S. p. 449 No. 7. S. B.)
(not dated) John le Waleys of Litherland released to Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton and his heirs the homage & service of Henry the Skinner of Acton.
Witnesses:
Sir Robert de Lathum,
Richd de Halsale,
Walter de Schareshue,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Roger de Holand,
& Richard the clerk.
(p. 449 No. 8.)
(not dated) Grant by Henry Waleys (Wallensis) clerk to Gilbert Waleys & Joan his wife & John their son of all lands &c in Acton during their lives remainder to Richard son of Gilbert & his heirs.
Witnesses:
Gilbert de Halsale,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Richd de Molineux,
Robt Neuel.
(not dated) Grant by Henry Litherland to Richard son of Henry Wraht (?) of Acton & Meschabella his wife of half an acre of land in Acton, in length between Adam son of Henry’s land and the highway towards Leverpool.
Annual rent 12d.
Witnesses:
Richd Walley,
Walter son of Madoe,
Richard Baldcots,
Richd de Ince,
Simon de Bikerstal,
Richd de Longel.
(K. fo. 249)
s.d.
I know that Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton give to Haynnon my son & heirs all land which Thomas son of Jakemon held “hereditarie libere” in Acton at annual rent 12d.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Madoe de Acton,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Richd Waley,
Roger de Maling,
Richd clerico.
(not dated) (K fo. 38)
s.d.
Patent (etc.) Nesta dau: of Evrian de Acton lease to Henry de Litherland all lands held for the term of the life of Henry (nepoti meo) my grandson in Acton for 20 years annual rent 1 mark.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsale,
Ralph de Bikerstal,
Robt Pyrom,
Madoe de Acton,
Thos Blundel clerk.
(not dated) (K fo. 38)
s.d.
All to whom Madoe son of Madoe de Acton quit claim to Madoe son of Bleshin & heirs in 20 acres above Braner Chachelonk by masage in exchange & take of same 2 acres above Braner Schathmore by the Kirkop Road.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Richd de Halsal,
Henry de Scharisbrec,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Richd Waley,
Richard clerk.
(not dated) (K fo. 39)
I know that Epnor de Acton give & grant to Ade son of Willem de Cestshache & heirs for homage & service part of my land in Acton namely &c.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert Halsal,
Madoe de Acton,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Henry de Holand,
Richard clerk.
(not dated) (K fo. 39)
I know that Arivan son of Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton give to Richard son of Henry son of Roger & heirs for homage & service part of my land in Acton namely &c.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert Halsal,
Madoe de Acton,
Richd Waley,
Simon de Bikerstal,
Thos Blundel clerk.
(not dated) (K fo. 39)
The same witnesses occur in the next deed which is dated 6 Edw. I.
I know that Brother Richard, Prior of Burscough, gives to Alan son of John de Spene of Ormskirk & heirs perpetual liberty as freemen.
Witnesses:
Sir Robt de Lathum Knt,
Gilbert de Scarisbrec,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Henry de Witton,
Ada de Speke.
(not dated) I know that Madoe son of Madoe de Acton give to Willem son of Jugga that part of my land in Acton (described) annual rent 6d.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsal,
Robt Lidiatte,
Simon de Bikerstal.
Willem de Asshekan deliver to Willem de Hardman of fee gallecia all my lands in Ashton in field called Whipticar &c.
Several persons including Nicholas Bikerstal to deliver seisin to Willem Leypland which William has of my gift.
(not dated) (K fo. 32)
(not dated) Henry son of Henry de Acton give to Henry de Litherland & heirs all my right & claim in divers lands called the Flue Land & Pokemones Croft in Acton.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Robert de Lidiatte,
Simon son of Simon de Bikerstal.
(not dated) Epnor de Acton give & grant to Ade fil Wm de Cesthache & heirs for homage & service certain lands in Acton described.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Madoe de Acton,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Henry de Holand,
Richard clerk.
12 Edward I. Ascension day.
Chirograph agreement between John Waley & Amanum de Acton.
John leases to Aman the homage & service of Wm de (sic) & Ade fil Stephani & same land in Acton &c.
Witnesses:
Sir Robert de Lathome,
Robt de Holand,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Gilbert de Mothenworth,
Alan le Norreys,
Madoe de Acton,
Ade de Bikerstal.
(not dated) Nesta dau: of Aman de Acton demise to Henry de Litherland a tenement (which terminates with her life) held of Henry nepoti meo for term of 20 years.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Ralph de Bikerstal,
Robt de Pyrom,
Madoe de Acton
& others.
(not dated) I Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton give to Haymeon my son & heirs all land that Thomas son of Bokemon held heritably in Acton & ⅓ of the Morehey above the Heyre.
Annual rent 12d.
Witnesses:
John Waley,
Madoe de Acton,
Ade de Bikerstal,
Richd Waley,
Roger de Melling,
Richd clerk.
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(not dated)
I, Henry de Kitherland give to Richᵈ son of Henry Wrath of Seton & heirs between him & Meskella his wife in default to Henry son of said Richard & heirs ½ acre of land in Seton to hold of me at 12ᵈ annᵘᵐ rent.
Witnesses: — Richᵈ Waley, Walter son of Madoc Richᵈ de Baldiot Richᵈ de Guislinnon de Bikerstath, Richᵈ de Longley, Adam del Birches.
(not dated)
John Waley of Kitherland give to Madoc son of Blechi de Seton the homage & service of Henry de Pettipari.
Witnesses: — Sir Robᵗ de Lathum, Richᵈ de Halsall, Walter de Scaresbrec, Adam de Bikerstat, Richᵈ de Holland, Richᵈ Blek.
(not dated)
Madoc son of Madoc de Seton give to Madoc son of Blethin & heirs all my claim in 2 acres above Graveshagh banke.
Witnesses: — John Waley, Richard de Halsall, Henry de Scaresbrec, Adam de Bikerstat, Richᵈ Waley, Richᵈ Blek.
(not dated)
I Amarius son of Henry Chaplain (Capell) give to John son of Roundulfe of Raynford & his heirs ½ 2 church lands which I hold of the deo et domo of St Mary of Kokersand with appurtenances (fully described).
Witnesses: — Wᵐ de Molyneus, Richᵈ de Halsall, Roger de Melling, Ade de Bikerstat, Robᵗ de Molyneus.
(not dated)
I know that we Richᵈ prior of Burscough to give to Alan son of John del Grene of Formiskirke freedom of St Nicholas of Burscough &c.
Witnesses: — Sir Robᵗ de Lathum Knt., Gilbert de Scaresbrec, Ade de Bikerstat, Henry de Wifton, Adam de Greteby.
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(not dated)
John Waley of Kitherland give to Madoc son of Blethin of Seton & his heirs in lands in Longrene &c.
Witnesses: — Wᵐ de Scaresbreke, Richᵈ de Haleshall, Roger de Holland, Ade de Bikerstath, Roger de Melling, Martin Chaplain.
Dated at Storton on the Feast of St Luke + 3 Edw. III (1370)
Indenture of exchange between Willᵐ de Hanley of Ipark & Agnes de Beshynton who was the wife of Henry de Bikerstath of other part.
The said Willᵐ grants to said Agnes all those messuages lands & tenᵗˢ which Robᵗ Baddow held of him for a term of years in the town of Hicheley in Waley together with 30 acres of rent of the lands & to hold by the said Agnes in fee & inheritance of the chief lord of the fee by service.
And said Agnes grants to said Willᵐ all those messuages & lands &c in Muchl Storton & Lytl Storton (Great & Little Storton) to hold in fee & inheritance of the chief lord of the fee by service which lands John le Narrops chevalier & Beuly his wife for the term of the life of said Beuly in dower of the gift of Richᵈ de Beshynton with reversion to said Agnes.
Witnesses: — Thos del Hough, Henry de Kitherland, Willᵐ de Melys.
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Additional M.S. (British Museum) 32,105
Towneley MSS Vol. II
fol. 136
John de Bickerstath witnesses two deeds of Nicholas de Lyverpull clerk made at Liverpool on Saturday before the Feast of the Translation of St Thomas and on Monday after the Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist 12 Henry II.
Add. M.S. 32,106 (Towneley M.S. Vol. III)
fol. 118
Ralph de Bikerstath attests a charter by William the clerk, son of Hugh de Ravenesmelis to his lord William de Lee as to lands in Ravenesmelis undated.
The other witnesses are: — Adam Banaster, Gilbert de Halsale, Robert de Byron, William de Hynde, Roger son of Hugh de Torneby, Roger Banaster.
Add. MS 32,107 (Towneley M.S.)
fol. 223
William Bickersteth a witness (6 Aug. 16 James I) to the attorning of tenants in Rufford etc to Henry Hesketh.
fol. 336 d.
John de Bickerstath one of the bailiffs of Liverpool
12 Henry II
Additional MS 32,108 Towneley M.S.
fol. 42 d.
Extent of lands which belonged to William de Lownery and Robert de Lownery 20 Edw. III 63 (27 among the Inqᵘˢ pm.)
Among the tenants of his manor of Wirresdale is Henry de Bickerstat who held a carucate and a half in Little Eccleston.
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fol. 144 d.
Indenture made 14 June 7 James I between John Morse of Lonspton, Lancs husbandman and Robert Hesketh of Rufford.
Among the boundaries of a parcel conveyed is the house of Nicholas Bickerstaffe in Lonspton.
fol. 200 d.
Undated grant by Robert de Lathum to Robert son of Thurfred de Lathum of land in Lathum.
Witnesses:
Ralph de Bykerstafe
Simon de Halsall
Walter de Scaresbrec
Roger de Auleston
Adam Chaplain.
fol. 239
Nicholas Bickerstath is among the witnesses to a grant made by Simon Grant of Hincrogh at Sephton 10 February 17 Edw. II.
Add MS (Towneley MS)
fol. 17
Extent of the lands of William de Lownery and Robert de Lownery of Gurnes (20 Edw. III)
Of the manor of Wirresdale belonging to the said William Henry de Bickerstaf holds 1½ carucate of land in Little Eccleston.
fol. 28
Aruard de Bickerstath witness to an undated grant by Adam de Gherstang to Kokersand Abbey.
fol. 161
Adam de Bickerstath witnesses an undated charter by Robert lord of Latham to Roger son of Grimald of his liberty.
William, prior of Burscough is another witness.
Final page
fol. 168 d.
Ralph de Bikerstat witnesses (as first witness) an undated grant by Robert de Lathum to Robert son of Thurfred de Lathum of land in Lathum.
Envelope (cover)
Burke
Bickerstett Pedigree
April 4. 1914
R. G. Bickersteth Esq.
4 Rodney Street
Liverpool