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12 Edw. I. Feast of Ascension.<\/strong>
Chirograph of an agreement between John de Waleys<\/strong> & Erivan de Acton<\/strong> re lands in Acton.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Sir Robt de Lailand,
Gilbert de Halsale,
Gilbert de Sothworth,
Alan le Norreys,
Madoe de Acton,
& Adam de Bikerstal.<\/p>\n

(not dated) Grant by John le Waleys<\/strong> to Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton<\/strong> of certain lands described.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Walter de Schareshue,
Richd de Haleshal,
Roger de Holand,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Roger de Melling,
& Martin the Chaplain.<\/p>\n

(not dated) Grant by John le Waleys of Litherland<\/strong> to Epnor son of Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton<\/strong> of lands in Acton.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Gilbert de Halsale,
Madoe de Acton,
Robert de Lidiatte,
Simon de Bikerstal,
Richard the clerk.<\/p>\n

(Overton folio 11 S. p. 449 No. 7. S. B.)<\/p>\n

(not dated) John le Waleys of Litherland<\/strong> released to Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton and his heirs<\/strong> the homage & service of Henry the Skinner of Acton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Sir Robert de Lathum,
Richd de Halsale,
Walter de Schareshue,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Roger de Holand,
& Richard the clerk.<\/p>\n

(p. 449 No. 8.)<\/p>\n

(not dated) Grant by Henry Waleys (Wallensis) clerk<\/strong> to Gilbert Waleys & Joan his wife & John their son<\/strong> of all lands &c in Acton during their lives remainder to Richard son of Gilbert & his heirs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Gilbert de Halsale,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Richd de Molineux,
Robt Neuel.<\/p>\n

(not dated) Grant by Henry Litherland<\/strong> to Richard son of Henry Wraht (?) of Acton & Meschabella his wife<\/strong> of half an acre of land in Acton, in length between Adam son of Henry\u2019s land<\/strong> and the highway towards Leverpool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Annual rent 12d.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Richd Walley,
Walter son of Madoe,
Richard Baldcots,
Richd de Ince,
Simon de Bikerstal,
Richd de Longel.<\/p>\n

(K. fo. 249)<\/p>\n

s.d.<\/p>\n

I know that Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton<\/strong> give to Haynnon my son & heirs<\/strong> all land which Thomas son of Jakemon<\/strong> held \u201chereditarie libere\u201d in Acton at annual rent 12d.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Madoe de Acton,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Richd Waley,
Roger de Maling,
Richd clerico.<\/p>\n

(not dated) (K fo. 38)<\/p>\n

s.d.<\/p>\n

Patent (etc.) Nesta dau: of Evrian de Acton<\/strong> lease to Henry de Litherland<\/strong> all lands held for the term of the life of Henry (nepoti meo) my grandson in Acton<\/strong> for 20 years annual rent 1 mark.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsale,
Ralph de Bikerstal,
Robt Pyrom,
Madoe de Acton,
Thos Blundel clerk.<\/p>\n

(not dated) (K fo. 38)<\/p>\n

s.d.<\/p>\n

All to whom Madoe son of Madoe de Acton<\/strong> quit claim to Madoe son of Bleshin & heirs<\/strong> in 20 acres above Braner Chachelonk<\/strong> by masage in exchange & take of same 2 acres above Braner Schathmore<\/strong> by the Kirkop Road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Richd de Halsal,
Henry de Scharisbrec,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Richd Waley,
Richard clerk.<\/p>\n

(not dated) (K fo. 39)<\/p>\n

I know that Epnor de Acton<\/strong> give & grant to Ade son of Willem de Cestshache & heirs<\/strong> for homage & service part of my land in Acton namely &c.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert Halsal,
Madoe de Acton,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Henry de Holand,
Richard clerk.<\/p>\n

(not dated) (K fo. 39)<\/p>\n

I know that Arivan son of Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton<\/strong> give to Richard son of Henry son of Roger & heirs<\/strong> for homage & service part of my land in Acton namely &c.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert Halsal,
Madoe de Acton,
Richd Waley,
Simon de Bikerstal,
Thos Blundel clerk.<\/p>\n

(not dated) (K fo. 39)<\/p>\n

The same witnesses occur in the next deed which is dated 6 Edw. I.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I know that Brother Richard, Prior of Burscough<\/strong>, gives to Alan son of John de Spene of Ormskirk & heirs<\/strong> perpetual liberty as freemen.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Sir Robt de Lathum Knt,
Gilbert de Scarisbrec,
Ada de Bikerstal,
Henry de Witton,
Ada de Speke.<\/p>\n

(not dated) I know that Madoe son of Madoe de Acton<\/strong> give to Willem son of Jugga<\/strong> that part of my land in Acton (described) annual rent 6d.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsal,
Robt Lidiatte,
Simon de Bikerstal.<\/p>\n

Willem de Asshekan<\/strong> deliver to Willem de Hardman<\/strong> of fee gallecia all my lands in Ashton<\/strong> in field called Whipticar<\/strong> &c.<\/p>\n

Several persons including Nicholas Bikerstal<\/strong> to deliver seisin to Willem Leypland<\/strong> which William has of my gift.<\/p>\n

(not dated) (K fo. 32)<\/p>\n

(not dated) Henry son of Henry de Acton<\/strong> give to Henry de Litherland & heirs<\/strong> all my right & claim in divers lands called the Flue Land & Pokemones Croft<\/strong> in Acton.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Robert de Lidiatte,
Simon son of Simon de Bikerstal.<\/p>\n

(not dated) Epnor de Acton<\/strong> give & grant to Ade fil Wm de Cesthache & heirs<\/strong> for homage & service certain lands in Acton described.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Madoe de Acton,
Adam de Bikerstal,
Henry de Holand,
Richard clerk.<\/p>\n

12 Edward I. Ascension day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chirograph agreement between John Waley & Amanum de Acton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

John leases to Aman the homage & service of Wm de (sic) & Ade fil Stephani<\/strong> & same land in Acton &c.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Sir Robert de Lathome,
Robt de Holand,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Gilbert de Mothenworth,
Alan le Norreys,
Madoe de Acton,
Ade de Bikerstal.<\/p>\n

(not dated) Nesta dau: of Aman de Acton<\/strong> demise to Henry de Litherland<\/strong> a tenement (which terminates with her life) held of Henry nepoti meo<\/strong> for term of 20 years.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Gilbert de Halsall,
Ralph de Bikerstal,
Robt de Pyrom,
Madoe de Acton
& others.<\/p>\n

(not dated) I Madoe son of Bleshin de Acton<\/strong> give to Haymeon my son & heirs<\/strong> all land that Thomas son of Bokemon<\/strong> held heritably in Acton & \u2153 of the Morehey above the Heyre.<\/p>\n

Annual rent 12d.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
John Waley,
Madoe de Acton,
Ade de Bikerstal,
Richd Waley,
Roger de Melling,
Richd clerk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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(not dated)
I, Henry de Kitherland give to Rich\u1d48 son of Henry Wrath of Seton & heirs between him & Meskella his wife in default to Henry son of said Richard & heirs \u00bd acre of land in Seton to hold of me at 12\u1d48 ann\u1d58\u1d50 rent.
Witnesses: \u2014 Rich\u1d48 Waley, Walter son of Madoc Rich\u1d48 de Baldiot Rich\u1d48 de Guislinnon de Bikerstath, Rich\u1d48 de Longley, Adam del Birches.<\/p>\n

(not dated)
John Waley of Kitherland give to Madoc son of Blechi de Seton the homage & service of Henry de Pettipari.
Witnesses: \u2014 Sir Rob\u1d57 de Lathum, Rich\u1d48 de Halsall, Walter de Scaresbrec, Adam de Bikerstat, Rich\u1d48 de Holland, Rich\u1d48 Blek.<\/p>\n

(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: \u2014 John Waley, Richard de Halsall, Henry de Scaresbrec, Adam de Bikerstat, Rich\u1d48 Waley, Rich\u1d48 Blek.<\/p>\n

(not dated)
I Amarius son of Henry Chaplain (Capell) give to John son of Roundulfe of Raynford & his heirs \u00bd 2 church lands which I hold of the deo et domo of St Mary of Kokersand with appurtenances (fully described).
Witnesses: \u2014 W\u1d50 de Molyneus, Rich\u1d48 de Halsall, Roger de Melling, Ade de Bikerstat, Rob\u1d57 de Molyneus.<\/p>\n

(not dated)
I know that we Rich\u1d48 prior of Burscough to give to Alan son of John del Grene of Formiskirke freedom of St Nicholas of Burscough &c.
Witnesses: \u2014 Sir Rob\u1d57 de Lathum Knt., Gilbert de Scaresbrec, Ade de Bikerstat, Henry de Wifton, Adam de Greteby.<\/p>\n

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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: \u2014 W\u1d50 de Scaresbreke, Rich\u1d48 de Haleshall, Roger de Holland, Ade de Bikerstath, Roger de Melling, Martin Chaplain.<\/p>\n

Dated at Storton on the Feast of St Luke + 3 Edw. III (1370)<\/p>\n

Indenture of exchange between Will\u1d50 de Hanley of Ipark & Agnes de Beshynton who was the wife of Henry de Bikerstath of other part.<\/p>\n

The said Will\u1d50 grants to said Agnes all those messuages lands & ten\u1d57\u02e2 which Rob\u1d57 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.<\/p>\n

And said Agnes grants to said Will\u1d50 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 Rich\u1d48 de Beshynton with reversion to said Agnes.<\/p>\n

Witnesses: \u2014 Thos del Hough, Henry de Kitherland, Will\u1d50 de Melys.<\/p>\n

Page 3<\/h2>\n

Additional M.S. (British Museum) 32,105
Towneley MSS Vol. II<\/p>\n

fol. 136<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Add. M.S. 32,106 (Towneley M.S. Vol. III)<\/p>\n

fol. 118<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The other witnesses are: \u2014 Adam Banaster, Gilbert de Halsale, Robert de Byron, William de Hynde, Roger son of Hugh de Torneby, Roger Banaster.<\/p>\n

Add. MS 32,107 (Towneley M.S.)<\/p>\n

fol. 223<\/p>\n

William Bickersteth a witness (6 Aug. 16 James I) to the attorning of tenants in Rufford etc to Henry Hesketh.<\/p>\n

fol. 336 d.<\/p>\n

John de Bickerstath one of the bailiffs of Liverpool
12 Henry II<\/p>\n

Additional MS 32,108 Towneley M.S.<\/p>\n

fol. 42 d.<\/p>\n

Extent of lands which belonged to William de Lownery and Robert de Lownery 20 Edw. III 63 (27 among the Inq\u1d58\u02e2 pm.)<\/p>\n

Among the tenants of his manor of Wirresdale is Henry de Bickerstat who held a carucate and a half in Little Eccleston.<\/p>\n

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fol. 144 d.<\/p>\n

Indenture made 14 June 7 James I between John Morse of Lonspton, Lancs husbandman and Robert Hesketh of Rufford.<\/p>\n

Among the boundaries of a parcel conveyed is the house of Nicholas Bickerstaffe in Lonspton.<\/p>\n

fol. 200 d.<\/p>\n

Undated grant by Robert de Lathum to Robert son of Thurfred de Lathum of land in Lathum.<\/p>\n

Witnesses:
Ralph de Bykerstafe
Simon de Halsall
Walter de Scaresbrec
Roger de Auleston
Adam Chaplain.<\/p>\n

fol. 239<\/p>\n

Nicholas Bickerstath is among the witnesses to a grant made by Simon Grant of Hincrogh at Sephton 10 February 17 Edw. II.<\/p>\n

Add MS (Towneley MS)<\/p>\n

fol. 17<\/p>\n

Extent of the lands of William de Lownery and Robert de Lownery of Gurnes (20 Edw. III)<\/p>\n

Of the manor of Wirresdale belonging to the said William Henry de Bickerstaf holds 1\u00bd carucate of land in Little Eccleston.<\/p>\n

fol. 28<\/p>\n

Aruard de Bickerstath witness to an undated grant by Adam de Gherstang to Kokersand Abbey.<\/p>\n

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fol. 161<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Final page<\/h2>\n

fol. 168 d.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Envelope (cover)<\/h2>\n

Burke
Bickerstett Pedigree
April 4. 1914<\/p>\n

R. G. Bickersteth Esq.
4 Rodney Street
Liverpool<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8460","page","type-page","status-publish","czr-hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8460"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8461,"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8460\/revisions\/8461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ianwaugh.com\/archive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}