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Counterpart to 316, bearing the seal of Wm. de La Lake: red wax; a gryllus, or monster with human head and body of an eagle. * IEO . SVY . SEL . NV’TEL (Je suis Sceau non - tel). The letters A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. K. written between the two deeds are cut through by the indenture.

Gift by Roger, son of Wian, and Kenewrec his brother, with consent of Morgan, son of Caradoc, to Margam Abbey, of land which belonged to Saiet, and which the said Morgan gave to Robert, brother of Roger and Kenewrec, and after his death to the grantors themselves. Rent, 2s. during the joint lives of the grantors. With pasture and easements. Witnesses: Morgan, son of Caradoc; Leisan and Owein his sons; Alaithu, son of Ithenard'; Res Coch; Grifin, son of Cneither; Ithel, son of Samson; Meurich Boxach. Three seals, red wax. 1. 2 In., Morgan, son of Caradoc, the superior lord, in armour, with helmet, shield, and sword, riding on a horse. + ....... N .......Caradoci. (See No. 87 [1175x1208]). 2. 11/4 X 1 in. An ornamental fleur-de-lis. + Sigill . Rogeri. Wian. (See No. 94 [1175x1208]). 3. 11/2 In. A dexter hand and vested arm, issuing from the right, grasping a lance-flag. + S ....... L' : Kene . . ERC . . Ian.

Quitclaim by Griffin, son of Caradoc, of Tyriarth, to Margam Abbey, of lands called Tanguestellond, Gistelardeslond, and Kederekeslond, for (one ?) annual amount of seven and a half crannocs of wheat. Witnesses: William ab Yoruerth, Traharn ab Rees, David ab Grifith, Yoruerth ab Grifith, Rees Voyl, Wronu Seys, Grifith vachan, Yoruerth Couth, Oweyn vachan, Rees ab Cradoc, Kederech ab Cradoc, Rees Vachan, David ab Rees. Latin. Round seal, green wax, 3/4 in. diam. A rosette of eight points. + S' Grifini F' Crad'.

Gift by Roger, son of Wian, to Margam Abbey, with assent of Morgan [son of Caradoc] his lord, and of Kenewrech his brother, of 10 a. land given to the Abbey by Robert Wian his brother. Witnesses: Rees Coed; Kenewrech, son of Wian; Enian, Rired, Espus, son of Kistelard; Richard Waleis. Latin. Pointed oval seal, red wax, 11/4 x ? in. An ornamental fleur-de-lis. + Sigill' . Rogeri . Wian.

Grant in frank almoin by John de Monmouth to Margam Abbey, for the souls of himself, Cecilia his wife, Gillebert his father, Bertha his mother, and for the health of his sons, John, Walter, and Richard, of the liberty which his father gave to the Abbey (See No. 53 [1170x1190]) to buy and sell freely, throughout his lands, whatever it requires for its own use, without toll or custom. Witnesses: Dominus John, first born and heir of the grantor; William de Luci, Ralph Bluet, Richard Taleboth, Robert Tregeit, William de Coleuile, Robert Poinz. Latin. Fine oval seal, green wax, 11/2 x 1? in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. A tree between a lion on the dexter, and a bull on the sinister side. + Sigillvm . Iohannis . Monemvte. The paper copy of the schedule includes a pedigree.

Demise by the Abbot and Convent of Tewkesbury to the Abbot and Convent of Margam, of the tithes of the Church of St. Leonard, Newcastle, the houses which Ralph de Newcastle, canon of Llandaff, farmer of the said Church, formerly held, excepting the altarage, the minor tithes, and the hay tithe of Newcastle, the altarage of Lawelestone and of Tedegestowe, the tithes of Horegrave, and of the Chapels of Res and Weir and reserving the right of patronage to the vicarage, for 241/2 marks yearly. Under seal of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, patron of the said Abbeys. Dated at Tewkesbury. Latin. Three imperfect seals, green wax:. L. 2? x 11/2 in. The Abbot of Tewkesbury, with staff and book Background replenished with triplets of pellets. Legend wanting. 2. ? In. diam. A six-foil rose, each leaf charged with a shield of arms of Clare. (Cf. No. 176, dated 10 April 1265). Sigillvm . Bert. De. Clare. 3. Tewkesbury Abbey, early seal; see No. 103 [1203x1214].

Agreement between Helias, son of Philip Alexander, and Amabilia his wife, and Margam Abbey to pledge to the Abbey for 80 years, for the sum of 60s beforehand, 3 a. arable land between Goylake and Kenefeg, and between Cardiff and Comely. Rent, 2d., to Maurice Gramus, and 11/2 d. to the Hospitallers. Witnesses: Adam Baker ('pistor'); William Terri, David Benet, John Pereuat, Henry Willoc, John Loue, Adam Herding. Latin. Two seals, dark green wax, chipped. 1. Round, 1 in. An ornamental rosette. + S . He[eie: Fie']: Ph': Alex. 2. Pointed oval, 1? x 1 in. A chalice; above and below it an estoile. [+ S'] Amabilie : Filie : Alexa[dri].

Gift by Wilim ab Joruerd, Madoc ab Joruerd, and Espus ab Joruerd, and Joruerd Vachan his brethren, with consent of their mother Wenthian, to Margam Abbey, of their land between Cumkerum and the source of Frudul, co. Glam., formerly held by Espus, their grandfather, and Cradoc ab Jewan du. Witnesses: Walter de Sulia, Henry de Humframville, William Frandens', Morgan Vachan, Grifin ab Res, Grifin Vachan, Jewan ab Wronu. Latin. Four round seals, green wax, ? in. diam. 1. A banner flag, charged with four chevrons. The background replenished with pellets. + S' Will'i . Filh . Yoruer . AB . Esp'. 2. A nearly similar design. + S' Madoc . Filti . Yorviet AB . Esp'. 3. A nearly similar design. + S' Yspois . Fil . Yerviet . AB . Esp'. 4. A nearly similar design. + S' Yorviet. Vahan . Fil' . Yorv' . AB . Esps. The paper copy of the schedule includes a pedigree.

Quitclaim by Madoc, son of Knaytho, with consent of Madoc Boghan his heir, to Margam Abbey, of his right to land on the mountains [Endorsed: 'Pennydd,' which points to the locality of the land] on the west of the spring or well called Bledsidewille, near the stream Frudul. Sworn on the holy relics of Margam church. Surety: Morgan Cam, son of Morgan, whose seal is appended. Witnesses:- Morgan, son of Morgan; Gregory, Chaplain of Aven; Owen ab Alaythur, Yoruard ab Espus, Res Vaughan, Howel Du, Wronu Du. Latin. Two seals, green wax . 1 Pointed oval, a fleur-de-lis. + Sigill' . Madoci . Filii . Kanaith'. 2 Equestrian. (Pointed oval is rare with this type.). + Sigillvm, Morgan . Cam .

Deed to deliver seisin, restoring to Margam Abbey the lands, tenements, etc., between the Ogmore and the Garwe, which were formerly given to them by William London, in accordance with a brief of King Henry VI addressed to Ralph Gamage, steward, John Turburvile, and John Andraw, deputy of the said Ralph, the said John Andraw, Receiver of Ogmore, dated at Westminster, 28 April 1440. Witnesses: David Mathew, William Stradiling, esq's; John Flemyng, Thomas Butteler, John Stradiling. Latin. Two small seals, red wax: 1, an exallop; 2, Octagonal: an eagle rising, and in the field the legend, 'Torborvyll'.

Bull of Pope Innocent III, directed to the Archbishop of Canterbury, his suffragans, and the regular and secular prelates of the Province, confirming the privileges of Margam Abbey granted by his predecessors in respect to exemption from payment of tithes, and forbidding any infringement thereof under penalty of excommunication. Begins: 'Audivimus et audientes.'. Dated at Anagni. Latin. Leaden Bulla of the Pope, appended by silken strands, as described in Nos 82, 83 (dated 10 and 20 Nov. 1203).

Quitclaim by Iuor Vaghan and his sons Madoc, Leulin Waleueð, and Gneithur, to Margam Abbey, of 12 a. land in the fee of Kenefeg, between Sturmy Moor, Corneli dune, and the valley of Mey. Witnesses: Maurice the clerk of Languned, Rees his brother, Joruard ab Espus, Joruard' ab Gistelard'; Griffin, Philip, Hoel, sons of Cadugan; William de Duuelin, Walter Bagelan, monks; Riered, Espus, conversi of Margam. Latin. Round seal, green wax, 11/4 in. An ornamental seeded fleur-de-lis. + Sigill'. Yvor, Vachan . ET . Filior Ei'.

Confirmation by Leisan, son of Morgan, to Margam Abbey, of all the gifts made to the monks by Morgan his father in the territory or arable land of Newcastle. Witnesses:- Wilfred the priest, Lucas the clerk, Robert Segin, Robert Samson, Alaithur, Res Coh, Roger Wian, Roger Aithan, David Puignel. Latin. Seal of Leisan, equestrian type: red wax. See Roll No. 292 (4) [1205x1275]; Cartae, No. DCCXXXII; History of Margam Abbey, p. 228.

Witnesses: William de Clif[or]d, sheriff; William, son of Nicholas Marscal'; William de Bosco, William son of Henry; Gilbert de Turberuille, Rodbert son of Richard, Hugh de Herford, Walter Luuel, Wakelin. At Cardiff. Latin. Fine large seal, self-coloured wax, the edge chipped, 3 in diam. Obv. A lion statant guardant, turned to the right, the tail uplifted Behind, a conventional tree or lily. + Sigillvm . Wil[lel]mi . Gloencestrie . Consvlis. Rev. A small oval counterseal. Impression of an antique oval gem; a helmeted bust to the right, between two figures of Nike, in the air, each holding a wreath towards the bust; below it, upon an estrade, an eagle rising reguardant, between two standards. + Aqvila . SV',. ET . C'tos . Comitis. [Aquila sum et custos comitis.].

Gift in frank almoin by William La Zousche, Lord of Glamorgan and Morgan, and Alianora his wife, to Margam Abbey, of land on the hills from the lower brow to the upper brow, to the source of Kenefeg, to the source of Frodoille, across the hills to the Keuelthi ford in Auen, down the water to the sea; pasture, and land of Rossoulyn, whatever is comprised between the waters called Wrach' and Cleudach' comkake, and the commodities of the water of Neath between the said waters. Of all which, Earl Gilbert [de Clare], father of the aforesaid Alianora, deprived the monks of Margam. To be held in frank almoin in accordance with the charters of Lord William, late Earl of Gloucester and Morgan, son of Cradoc. Under the Chancery seal of Cardiff. Witnesses: Sir Thomas de Asteleye, Sir Henry de Burmengham, Sir Nicholas de Clare, Sheriff of Glamorgan; Sir Howel ap Howel, Sir Henry de Umframuile, Sir Edward de Stradeleng', Sir Philip Le Flemmeng, Knts; John Le Flemmeng of St. George, John de Auene, Madok Vaghan of Tyrialth, Jeuan ap Morgan, Cradok ap Ener. Dated at Hanleye. Latin. Fine large seal, dark green wax, appended by plaited strands of green and yellow silk, 3 in. diam. with the projecting parts, which show that the matrix was provided with four studs to adjust the position of the two sides. Obv. A knight in armour, with conical helmet, fanplume, sword, shield, hauberk, and surcoat, riding to the right on a caparisoned horse, with fanplume. The armorial bearings of the surcoat, shield, and caparisons are ten roundles, four, three, two, and one, in pile, Zouche. Field diapered lozengy. S' Will'i . La . Zovche . Domini . De . Glamorgan. Rev. The Lady Alianora [de Clare], wife of Lord William La Zousche, standing on a carved corbel, draped with long narrow habit, and wearing a flat headdress; holding by the strap, in each hand, a shield of arms: dex., three lions passant in pale; sin., three chevrons, Clare. Within a carved Gothic panel of eight traceried cusps. Field diapered lozengy. + Sigill . Willelmi . La . Zovche . Domini . De. Glamorgan.

Grant by Rees Maunceill’, gentleman, to John Bassett and Nicholas Williams, of co. Glam. and Morgan, gentlemen, of the manor of Oxmoche, in the Lordship of Gower, with the advowson of the church there, and the lands, tenements, etc., in Oxmoche, together with the mill called Burrys Mylle, to the use of the said Rees, Elinor his wife, and their heirs. Latin. Witnesses: David Maunceille, John Basset of Oxmoche gentlemen; Gruff’ Melyn, Richard Howell’, Jankyn Russell. Dated: 18th May, 3 Henry VIII [1511]. Signed: Rice Mauncell. Rectangular seal from a ring: red wax (11 x 9mm). A shield of arms, a chevron between three maunches, for MANSELL. Within a border engrailed and cabled.

Mandate by Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, to the Sheriff of Glamorgan, that he did not permit the Abbey of Margam to be put in plea for their tenements, nor for any things which appertain to the secular court, except before the Earl himself, or before the Sheriff by order of the Earl. Latin. Fine impression of the great seal of the Earl, green wax, chipped, 2? in. diam. The Earl wearing a hauberk of mail, stiff surcoat, flat-topped helmet, with sword and shield of arms, riding on a galloping horse to the right, caparisoned. The arms of the shield and caparisons are: Three chevrons, for Clare. Artistic design. + Sigill ........RTI : De : Clark : Co . Es : He ....... E. Rev. A small round counterseal, 1? in. diam. A shield of arms, Clare, as above. + Sigill : Gileberti : De : Clara.

Gift by Philip, Madoc, Ythenerd, sons of Kedic, and Madoc, son of Meuric, to Margam Abbey, of a meadow with marsh between the English Walda in the fee of Auene, and the meadow of Wronu Gogh, and near the arable land of Meles; also a meadow which belonged to Cleuyn in the same fee, between the meadow of the sons of Alaytho and the monks' 'Walda', and between the arable land of Meles and a wet ditch belonging to the monks; which meadows were given by the said Kedic and Meuric to the said Abbey. Rent 40d. Witnesses: Madoc ab Griffud, Lowarc ab David, Owen, Res, and Cradoc, sons of Alaytho; Meuric Gogh, Wronu ab Ythel. Latin. Four pointed oval seals, green wax, l? x 3/4 in. 1. An ornamental fleur-de-lis. + S' . Philippi : AB : Kiiedihk. 2. A bow and arrow; chipped. + Sigill' Madoc : AB : Kedic. 3. An ornamental flower; chipped. + S'i .......D : AB : Kedic. 4. An ornamental fleur-de-lis. + S' . Madoc . AB . Sievr'.

Letter of Attorney by Margaret Davene, Lady Davene, widow, to Thomas Davene her son, to put the Abbot and Convent of Margam in seisin of 31/2 a. land in the marsh of Aeune, which she has given to the Abbey, with assent of Sir John Davene her son, in exchange for other land there. Under seal of the said John. Dated at Avene. Latin. Two round seals, red wax, 3/4 in. diam. 1. A shield of arms: per pale dex. a fess between six roses, sin. three chevrons. Suspended by the strap, and between two sprigs of foliage. * S' Margarete . Davene. 2. A shield of arms, three chevrons. Above the shield an Agnus Dei; at each side a wyvern. + S Ioh'is . De . Avene.

Gift by Walter de Reigni to Margam Abbey, of 15 a. arable land between Blakeberege and the land of William Norrensis, and between the way leading from Blakeberege to Penchoterich, and the way leading from the same to Landhary. Witnesses: Sir Henry de Vmframuille, Henry de Budicume, Nicholas, dean of Liswrony; Griffin, brother of the archdeacon; Owen, son of Owen Lug; William, brother of Walter de Reigni; Hugh de Landefei, John his son, Walter and Geoffrey, monks of Margam. Latin. Pointed oval seal, dark green wax, 11/4 x 1 in. A seeded fleur-de-lis. + Sigil' : Walteri : De : Rein'.