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Grant by Jeuan ap Gruff' ap Ll'n, to Gruff' ap Rees ap Dauid, of lands and tmt's in the demesne of Trezarll', in p. Langonoyd, in the place called Kadehenny. Latin. Witness:-David ap Gruff' ap Ricard' the clerk, David ap Howell' ap Jeuan ap Rees, etc. Small seal, red wax. Initial letter I.

Gift by William the chaplain, son of Kederech, to John Peruat and Alice his wife, of a m. and land which Kederech his father held in the town of Kenefeg, near the street called 'Monks' Street', between the grange of Margam Abbey and the land of Thomas Gramus; rent, 2d. to the lord of the fee, and one man's work for one day in autumn, and 20s. beforehand. Witnesses: William Terry, [occurs 1283, see No 189], Henry Willoc, [occurs 1283, see No 189], Adam Herding, Walter Magor, Nicholas Rotarius or Wheeler, John Jacobus or James, William Albus. Fine pointed oval seal, green wax, chipped, 11/4 x ? in. A tonsured head couped at the neck, profile to the left. Above it a hand of blessing issuing from the clouds. * S' . [Wi]ll'i . Ketheroch Capill'i. Beaded border.

Gift by Amabilia, daughter of Walter the miller of Kenefeg to John Pervath and Alice his wife, of an a. of land in the field called Nulemannis fond, between the land of Walter de Magor and that of the grantor, reaching from the millpond to the meadow of Thomas Faber, at the yearly rent of one penny, and twenty shillings beforehand. Witnesses: David Beneyt, Walter Roddoc, William Terry, John Goh, Henry Willoc, William Aylward. Latin. Round seal, green wax, a rosette. + S' Amabille . Le Millerd.

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].

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].

Deed of exchange by Dominus Gilebert de Turbevile to Margam Abbey, of 2 a. land in the fee of Newcastle, near the road leading from Kenefec to Cardiff, for 2 a. in the same fee. Witnesses: Robert de Cantulupo John, son of William; William Le Deneys, Richard Le Noreys, Wronu ab Cradoc. Latin. Round seal, green wax, imperfect, 11/2 in. diam. A knight with surcoat, flat helmet, sword, and shield of arms, a chevron (?) riding on a horse galloping to the right, and blowing a horn. + Sigi ....... Berti .....

Lease for 70 years by John Gruff', Abbot, and Convent of Margam, to Jankyn ap Phelip and Elizabeth, verz Jeuan, his wife, of the moiety of a grange, arable land, etc., called 'Courte Bechan',' at Istormy, with limitation to their issue, then to the right heirs of the said Jankyn. Rent, 6s. 4d., and eight geese for the moiety of the tithe of the same. Latin. Dated in Margam Chapter House. Red wax impression, chipped at the base of the seal, of the Abbot and Convent of Margam, viz. the Virgin and Child in a canopied niche, between two shields of arms; dex. three clarions sin. three chevrons, etc., as before. + Sigillvm . Abbat TVS . De . Margan.

Lease for 99 years by David, Abbot of Margam, and the Convent therein, to Lewis ap Thomas ap Howell and Jankyn his son, of the Grange of Nochecourte, at a yearly rent of 30 crannocs of barley and 30 crannocs of oats; with allowance of timber for building houses on the site, etc. Dated in the Chapter House. Latin. Seal of the Abbey, red wax.

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'.

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.

Inspeximus of Hugh Le Despenser, son and heir of Hugh Le Despenser and Dame Alianora his consort, Lord of Glamorgan and Morgan, of the following charters:. 1. First foundation of Margam Abbey. A charter by Robert, son of H[enry], King of England, consul of Gloucester, to Robert Norreis the sheriff, whereby he gives to the monks of Clairvaux the land between Kenefeg and Auen, for founding an Abbey, by consent of the Countess Mabilia, of whose inheritance the land is. Witnesses: Hamo and Roger, sons of the Earl; Dominus Niuard, brother of the Abbot of Clairvaux; Brother Walter of Abbedeston, his companion; Hubert the steward ('dapifer'), Hugh de Guminuilla, constable of Ralph de Hastyngis; Stephen de Beauchamp, Richard de St. Remy, Fulcho, son of Guarine; Gregory; Thomas, the Earl's nepos; Robert, son of Herding; Robert de Almeri; Adam de Ely, clerk; Picot the physician, Henry Tusard, and Elias, clerk. At Bristol. 2. Confirmation by William, Earl of Gloucester, son of the above Robert, addressed to Nicholas, Bishop of Llandaff, etc., to Margam Abbey of the land in the mountains, from the lower brow to the source of Kenefeg, to the source of Frudel, to Kewelthi ford, to Aven. Witnesses: Hawisia the Countess; Conan, Abbot of Whitland ('Alba Terra'); Richard, Abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol; Ralph, Abbot of Neath; William de Bosco, Sheriff of Glamorgan; Symon de Kardiff, John de St. Laudo, Robert, son of Richard; Geoffrey Sturmy; Reginald, son of Symon; William de Acton, Gilbert Croc, Gwydo de Rocca, Robert, chaplain; Herveus, clerk. 3. Gift by Morgan, son of Caradoc, to Margam Abbey, of the land of Rossoulyn, between the waters of Wrak' and Cleudachcumkake, the water of the Neath, and the highway through the mountains to Torbethel, as far as Glinwrak'. Witnesses: Dominus Henry, Bishop of Llandaff; Nicholas Gubion; Helias, dean of Newcastle; Richard, dean of Boneuileston'; Henry, priest of Briggetune; Rualthan' and Maurice, his brothers; William, son of Alewine; David Pugnel. 4. Confirmation by Leisan, son of Morgan, to Margam Abbey, of the land of Rossoulyn, as above described, and common of pasture in all his lands. Witnesses: Helias, dean; Maurice, Martin, Henry, and David, priests; Roger, son of Wyan; David Pugneil, John Soor, Gronou, son of John. 5. Inquisition taken at the County Court of Glamorgan, 3 Aug. 1299 before Dominus Symon de Ralegh', Sheriff of Glamorgan, and the Earl's counsel, viz. Sir Robert de la Warde, Sir John de St. John, junior, Roger his brother; Sir Robert de Halketone, Sir Hugh de St. John, Sir Robert Bardulph, Sir Robert de Grendone, Knts; Master Thomas de Pulesdone, Master Henry de Lancaruan, Sir Robert de Chenyntone, Sir John de Bruges, clerks; setting forth that whereas the Abbot of Margam holds all his lands of Cardiff county in chief, and the 'famulus' of the said county performs the duty of coroner in the Abbot's lands, and Traharn Dú, Bedell of Tirialthe, had held a coroner's view on the body of Philip Sparke, who met his death in Comb-Kenefeg', to the prejudice of the liberty of the county, therefore the said Traharn shall be imprisoned. Attested by Symon de Ralegh, Sheriff of Glamorgan; Sir John Le Waleys, kt; William de Berkeroles, John Le Norreys, John de Wyncestre, Richard de Nerberd, Lucas de Barry, Philip Soor, David Basseth, Richard Syward, William Wallot, John Le Boteler, Robert de Cauntelo, Peter de Lanhasqe, Aaron Apowel, county bailiff. And confirming the same; granting only that the said Abbey shall only answer in the Cardiff County Court for its land and tenements in Glamorgan. Witnesses: Dominus John de Egliskene, Bishop of Llandaff [1323-1347]; Master Richard de Halton, archdeacon; Dominus Gilbert de Wygetone, Dominus John de Miltoune, Master Richard de Stokes, canons of the same; Sir William de Erkelowe, seneschal of our lands in England, and sheriff of Glamorgan, Sir William de Careswell', Sir John Davene, Sir Roger de Berkeroles, Sir Edward de Stradelyng', Knts; Gilbert Le Despenser, John Le Norreis, Mathew Le Soor, Thomas de Barry, Thomas ap Aaron, John Louel. Dated at Cardiff Castle. Latin. Fine, but imperfect seal, green wax, 31/2 in. diam. Obv. The Lord Hugh Le Despenser, in armour, with coat of mail, surcoat, helmet with fanplume, and with sword and shield, riding to the right on a caparisoned horse. The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are: Quarterly, in the 1st and 4th quarters, a fret, over all a bend. In base: a mount, ornamented with trefoil flowers. ...... Is : Le : Despenser [1338-1349] : D Ni : Glamorgancie : ET : Morgancie. Rev. A shield of arms, as described above, between two trees; over the shield a lion statant guardant, crowned. Within, a very finely-carved Gothic panel of eight ogee cusps, ornamented along the inner edge with ball-flowers. + S' Hvgonis : Le: Despenser : Domini : Glamorgancie :. ET: M[organc]ie.

Another copy of No. 204 (dated 18 Feb. 1329) under the seals of the Lord William and Lady Alianora, dated at Hanley. Two round seals, red wax, chipped:. 1. As described in No. 208. 2. About 11/4 in. diam. A shield of arms; per pale, dex. Clare, sin. Zouche. Within an elaborate panel of tracery enclosing three lozenge-shaped shields of arms: 1, three lions passant guardant in pale; 2, broken off; 3, Despenser. SIGIL...

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.

Gift by Mayoc Vaghan to Margam Abbey, and quitclaim of all right in the land of Pennud and any other land of the monks between the source of Frudul direct to Thorkemereu, and across to the way which comes from upper Pennud', and then along the same way to Blainantdisculva, then across as far as Ridekouch', then along the water of Avene to the sea. Sworn upon the holy relics of the Church of Landaff. Witnesses:- Maurice, Archdeacon of Llandaff; Maurice the treasurer, John Gurda, Kenewrec ab Joruard, Idenard Vagh, Joruard ab Ririd; Leuky, mother of the donor; Cradoc, conversus of Karl[eun]; Osbern, Thomas de Cantelo, monks; Espus, conversus. Of Margam. Latin. Round seal, green wax: an ornamental star, with base of a fleur-de-lis. + Sigill' . Mayoc . Bohan .

Final concord, by which Morgan, son of Owen, admitting the immensity of the damage which he has inflicted upon the horses and cattle belonging to Margam Abbey, amounting to £153, agrees to reduce the rent of 20s., due by the Abbey to him for Hauothaloch, to 2s., with penalty of excommunication or interdiction by the Bishop of Llandaff in case of breaking the agreement. Under seals of Bishop William de Burgo [1244-1253], and of Richard de Clare, Earl of Gloucester [1229-1261]. Witnesses: William, Bishop of Llandaff; Master Peter official; Ralph de Newcastle, Nicholas, dean of Gronnyth; Stephen Bauzain, sheriff of Glamorgan; Walter de Sulia, Gillebert de Umframuille, John de Regny, William Le Flammeng, Leysan, son of Morgan Cham: Owen ab Alaythur. Yoruerd' ab Espus. Latin. Cf. No. 120 [1215x1222]. 1. Seal, red wax, of Bishop William (see No. 145, dated 1246), imperfect. 2. Round seal, green wax, imperfect, 23/4 in. diam. Obv. The Earl in armour, hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, with sword and shield of arms, Clare, riding on an armorially caparisoned horse, galloping to the right. ...... De : C. Rev. A shield of arms, Clare, suspended by the strap from a tree, between two lions. ...... RE : Comit ....... 3. Pointed oval seal, green wax, 11/4 x ? in. An ornamental fleur-de-lis. + S' Morgan : Mab : Oein.

Inspeximus by Elias [de Radnor], Bishop of Llandaff [1230-1240] of:. Grant by H[enry, Bishop of Llandaff [1196-1218], to Margam Abbey of the tithes of p. Kenefeg, and the lands belonging to the Church, for a yearly payment of 10 marks to Tewkesbury Abbey; the Abbey of Tewkesbury retaining the cure of spirituals, the altarages, and the right of presenting a vicar to the said Church; as well as being responsible to the Bishop for the synodals and episcopal dues. Witnesses: Wrgan, Archdeacon of Llandaff; Master Maurice his son, Master Walter, the Bishop's chaplain; Master Ralph Mailoc; Nicholas, treasurer of Llandaff. Witnesses: Maurice the Archdeacon [occurs 1229-1231; ob. 1242], and Henry his brother; Maurice the treasurer, William de Lanmeis, dean. Latin. Pointed oval seal, green wax, imperfect; of the Bishop of Llandaff, as described in No. 136 (19 May 1239).

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'.

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'.

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'.

Gift in frank almoin by Gillebert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, to Margam Abbey, of 9 a. of land on the west of Laghelestone, between Laghelestone and Pleistrat; 3 a. on the south of Pleistrat; 4 a. on the north of Botme; the land called Horegroue; lands in Roflesland, between those he formerly gave and for which the monks pay 30d., viz. 18 a.; the lands at Catteput, for which they used to pay 30d.; lands upon Cornely's down, for which they used to pay 45d.; 6 a. between the land of Walter Lagheles and the Cross; 7 a. of the land of Grethille, which they formerly held for 101/2 d.; the moor called Rhedes on the north of the land of Hugh de Hereford; and the land on the north of that moor between Sturmy land and other land of the monks, as far as the road near Catteput, which leads to Margam. Witnesses:- William de Pratellis, James de Vaubadu, Thomas de Gravenel, Roger de Clare, Wido de Merlau, Nicholas the Prior of Margam, Hugh de Bodekisham, Thomas Pirun. Latin. Very fine equestrian seal of the Earl, appended by yellow and crimson silk strands. Beautiful ornamental handwriting.