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Notification by Hugh, son of Robert of Lancarvan, to William, Bishop of Llandaff, of his gift to Margam Abbey of 30 a. of land of his free tmt nearest to their land of Landmeuthin, with a croft adjacent to the old cemetery on the western side, in free alms, with assent of his lord, Henry de Vmframville, and Margarita, wife of the said Hugh, and others his friends, for 3 marks of silver given to him in his great need by the abbot. Attested in full County Court of Kairdif (Cardiff). Witnesses:- J[ames], Prior of Margam; R[oger] the cellarer; Vincent and W. de Bedinton, monks; Jordan and Ralph Picard, conversi, and all the convent. In the said County Court: William, Prior of Goldcliue; Henry de Vmframvilla, John Le Sor, Pagan de Turbervilla, Philip de Marecros, William Flameng, Rodbert Morin, Odo de Novo-burgo. Latin. Round seal, green wax, an ornamental fleur-de-lis. + Sigill'. Hvgonis . Filii. Rodberti. Cf. a nearly similar charter, No. 37 [1186x1191]; Cartae, No. DCLXVIII; History of Margam Abbey, p. 61.

Acquittance by Hugh de Hereford to Abbot and Convent of Margam, for 9 marks silver, for his redemption from his lord William, Earl of Gloucester, who had imprisoned him; for which sum he had pledged all his land upon Corneli, except that which the said Hugh gave to the Abbey. Of these 9 marks, three were delivered at the Michaelmas after King Henry II took the cross for going to Jerusalem, [Jan. 1187/8; see Eyton, Robert William, Court, Household and Itinerary of Henry II, p. 283], the remaining six to be paid in 12 years, at 1/2 mark yearly, because the land is very sterile. Witnesses: James, Prior of Margam; Roger, cellarer; Jordan and Gregory, conversi of Margam; Roger Sturmi, Thomas de Corneli, Æmulf de Kenefeg, Richard de Dunestore. Latin. Round seal, red wax. chipped: as described in No. 12 [1154x1163].

Agreement between the Abbot and monks of Margam, and William the clerk of Langewi, whereby the said William demises all his land and rents ecclesiastical and lay, for his lifetime, for a yearly payment of 20s., on condition that if the Abbot can prevail upon Theobald Walteri to grant to the said William rents in Ireland equivalent to the said 20s., the Abbot and Convent shall be quit of this payment; deficiency to be made up by the Abbot and surplus to be given to the monks, according as the rents in Ireland rank. For a 'runcinus', or draught-horse, and 41/2 marks (being the rent of 3 years), and 1/2 mark over towards the rent of the fourth year; with provision for repayment of this advance of 5 marks if the said William obtain rents from the said Theobald. One part of this deed sealed with the ring of Hugh de Hereford, see 32 [c. 1183?]; the other with that of the Abbot. Witnesses: James, Prior of Margam; Roger the cellarer, William de Bedintune, monk; Jordan, conversus; Hugh de Herefordia, William Guril, William de St. Fagan. Dated at Margam. Latin. Seal wanting.

Quitclaim by Walter son of Cunnor, and Iuor his stepson or son-in-law (privignus) to Margam Abbey, of all the land between the two Auanas, and that of Embroch; sworn upon the altar and relics of Margam; and with the assent of Tanguistel, wife of the said Walter, and mother of Iuor, and that of her mother Keneris. Under seals of Llandaff Cathedral, Walter de Londoniis, and Pagan de Turbervile. For 20s. and 40d. Sureties: William de Londoniis, Pagan de Turuille, Hugh his uncle, Symon de Turberuille, Walter Luuel, Walter his son, Thomas de Corneli, John de Croeli, Michael de Noua-uilla, Robert son of Eilmer, Keneithur son of Herebert, William his brother, Wassenfrei. Latin. One seal remains, two are lost. Light brown wax, imperfect, varnished, 13/4 in. A knight blowing a horn, riding to the right on a springing horse. + Sigillvm . Pagani De T'bervil . . . Cf. Nos 41, 42 [1186x1191]. The paper copy of the schedule includes a pedigree.

Gift by Robert Curteis, son of Robert Curteis, to William son of Alexander de Kenefeg, clerk, of 31/2 a. land which his grandfather held of Margam Abbey, etc. Witnesses: Walter Luuel, Maurice de Corneli, Maurice Grammus, Philip the clerk, William de Cruce, David Wasmeir. Thomas de Corneli. Latin. Round seal, green wax 1 in. A star of many points. + S': Roberti: Cvreteis.

Agreement between the Abbot of Margam and Hugh de Hereford whereby Hugh makes a gift in frank almoin to the Abbot and House of Margam of all his land in Kenefeg, for the payment of 10 marks to him by the Abbot, or 5 marks to his heirs, before the Abbey takes full possession of the land. Witnesses: J---, Prior of Margam; R---, cellarer; William de Bedint', monk; Jordan and Roger, conversi; William Doggavel. Latin. Oval seal, brown wax, as described for the counterseal in Nos 26, 32 [1213xc.1225].

Arbitration by R[oger Norreis], Abbot of Evesham, Worcestershire [1191-1213] and P[eter del Arche], Archdeacon of Worcester [1189-1196], in a cause between Riuan', priest, and the monks of Margam, respecting the church of Lantgewi, entrusted by the Pope to W[illiam de Northall], late Bishop of Worcester [1186-1190], and the above arbitrators; whereby the said Riuan, priest, abjures the said church of Lantgewi, whereof he asserted himself to be the parson, and Thomas his son likewise abjures the same, and the monks give 2 marks of silver to the said Riuan' for his expenses. Witnesses: W., Prior of Lithun [Lythom Priory, Lancashire]; John, preceptor of Heuesham; W. de Bedint' and Godefrey, monks of Margam; Master Ralph, dean of Heuesham; Gregory de Quenton, dean; Osmund de Campeden', Nieholas, preceptor of Llandaff; Roger de Llanthilt', Helias his brother, Master Maurice, Gillebert de Novo Castello. Latin. Two seals wanting.

Confirmation by John, Count of Moreton (Mortain) in France (afterwards King John of England), to Margam Abbey of the land which they have of the gift of the Burgesses of Kenefeg in the arable of Kenefeg, in frank almoin, and also his grant to the Abbey of the service of Hugh Hereford for his land as far as belongs to the Earl, provided Hugh is willing to grant it (i.e., exchange lords). Witnesses:- William de Braose, Hamo de Valoines, Engelram de Pratellis, Alan Bassett, Peter Cavillon, Werreis de Valoines, Richard Walensis. Latin. Dated at Kaerdif,. Seal, red wax: Obv., Equestrian type; rev., a small ring seal, impression of a gem. Appended by a curious bobbin. See Birch, Catal. of Seals, No. 6323. See Cartae, No. XXXIX; History of Margam Abbey, p. 61.

Deed of composition, whereby Helias, the clerk of Newcastle, in obedience to the conscription of W., Dean of Wrenit, and J., Prior of Oweni, and the testimonial charter of N., Bishop of Llandaff, concerning Sturmi Church, and a former suit which Gilbert his predecessor had moved against the monks of Margam, in the time of Abbot Conan, agrees to the convention, and is to receive 3s yearly just as his predecessor did; the church of Newcastle not to suffer if he has given the monks of Margam any tithes there. Witnesses:- R[oger] Abbot of Margam [1196-1203]; J., Prior of Margam; Godefridus, monk; Henry the hospitaller; Rodbert the sacrist; Philip de Marecros, senior; Philip [de Marecros], junior; Hamo the clerk; Walter, son of Margery ('Marchera'). Latin. Seal wanting. See Harley Charter, 75A. 34; Cartae, No. LVII; History of Margam Abbey p. 80.

Gift by Roger Cole to Margam Abbey, with consent of his lord Margan [ap Caradoc], etc., of his free tmt at Castellum novum, or Newcastle, having on the west the stream called Hellenewellelache, and reaching eastward towards Witheréll, but not quite so far ('sed non pertingit illuc'); on the north it has the bounds of Coitkart, on the south begins the cultivated land which goes down against the highway of Newcastle. Under seal of his lord Margan. The Abbot gives one besant in recognisance of the gift. Witnesses:- Roger, Abbot of Margam [c. 1200]; William the cellarer; Godefrey the monk; Walter, master of Lantgewi; Helias the clerk; Walter, the provost of Newcastle; Moysete, Thomas of Newcastle, Roger Haiward. Latin. Seal of Morgan ap Caradoc; red wax. See Roll No. 292 (18) [1205x1250]; Cartae, No. DCCLV; History of Margam Abbey, p. 156. (Without witnesses entered.).

Gift by Morgan, son of Caradoc, to Margam Abbey, of the whole land of Pultimor. Sworn by Morgan and Leysan his son, upon the relics at Margam. Rent: 1/2 mark. Witnesses: Henry, Bishop of Llandaff; Helyas, the dean of Newcastle; David Puignel, Herebert Palmer; Wasmer, son of Jago; Nichols Goblun, Master Walter de Bergeueni. Latin. Imperfect seal, brown wax, as described in No. 87 [1175x1208].

Gift by Walter, son of Ulf, to Margam Abbey, of 12 a. of land near the Grange of St. Michael, before the full hundred of Kenefeg; his sons William and Alexander being present, and concurring in the gift. Witnesses: Eynolf de Kenefeg, Heli Arthan, Philip Barfot, Alexander, Walter Luuel. Latin. Pointed oval seal, red wax. A seeded fleur-de-lis, 11/4 x ? in. + Sigill'. Walt . Vlhf.

Grant by H[enry of Abergavenny], Bishop of Llandaff [1196-1218], to Margam Abbey of all its proper tithes in p. Kenefeg, the tithes of the sheaves, and the lands of the church, paying 10 marks yearly to Tewkesbury Abbey, which latter Abbey retains the cure of souls, the altarage, and the right of presenting a vicar to the said church, and is answerable to the Bishop for the episcopal dues. Witnesses: Wrgan, Archdeacon of Llandaff; Master Maurice his son, Master Walter, Chaplain of the Bishop; Master Ralph Mailok. Latin. Two seals wanting.

Confirmation by Henry of Abergavenny, Bishop of Llandaff, addressed to the clergy and laity of the diocese of Llandaff, assuring to the Monks of Margam the land of Hauothaloc, the land of Roshauelin, the chapel of Hauothaloc and the chapel of Roshauelin, with anathema against those who resist the Abbey in the possession of the above premises. Witnesses:- Nicholas, Treasurer of Landaff; Richard, Dean of Bonevilestune; Helias, Dean of Newcastle; Master Roger de Coll'n; Master Walter de Bergeueni; Robert de Bergeueni; John, brother of the Bishop; Philip de Marecros. Latin. Seal wanting. See Roll No. 543 (10) [1211x1250]; Cartae, No. MCCCCXXVII; History of Margam Abbey, p. 123.

Gift of Rodbert, son of Wian, to Margam Abbey, with consent of his lord Margan [son of Caradoc], of his land in the fee of Newcastle, and leasing to the same other land for 6 years from Michaelmas, 1197 which is third Michaelmas after the taking of the Castle of St. Clare by William de Breus', the whole term's rent, 27s. 1d., being paid beforehand. Consent of his brothers Roger and Grifin. Sureties: The lord Margan; Roger and Grifin, brothers of Rodbert; Itell, son of Sans[on]; Gugan, uncle of Rodbert; Rees, son of Meuric; William Kille. Witnesses: William cellarer of Margan; Godfrey the monk, Roger Cole, Brother Jordan, Walter de Lantge'. Latin. Imperfect seal, brown wax, of Morgan, son of Caradoc, as described in No. 87 [1175x1208]. The paper copy of the schedule includes a pedigree.

Gift by Tatherech, daughter of Ketherech Dú, to Margam Abbey, of all the land of Peiteuin, which was her father's and came to her by inheritance. Sworn upon the relics of Margam Church. Witnesses:- Res Coh; Einnian, son of Ririd; Ithel, son of Riwel; Ketherec his brother, Walaueth Crah, Gille Seis. Latin. Seal wanting.

Gift by Rodbert, son of Wian, with assent of his lord Margan, son of Cradoc, and his own brethren Roger and others, to Margam Abbey, of 10 a. of land of the fee of Newcastle, out of the land which his lord Margan gave him, having on the east that place enclosed with a ditch, which is called the Garden of Suein and leading up towards the mountain on the west and from the north the bounds of the land of Scurlagg, and from the south other 10 a. of the donor. Sealed with the seal of his lord Margan. Witnesses:- Margan, son of Cradoc; Leisan his son, Roger son of Wian: Helias the Dean, William the cellarer of Margam Godefrey the monk, William Kill'; Ris, son of Meuric; Roger Cole, Jordan the conversus, Brother Walter de Lantgewi. Latin. Seal of Morgan ap Caradoc, as described, green wax, imperfect. See Roll No. 292 (15) [1205x1250]; Cartae, No. DCLXXXI, with different witnesses; History of Margam Abbey, p. 164.

Notification of Guilliam Marscal [William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke (1189-1219)] that he has taken the Abbey of Margam, the monks, conversi, the men, and all the property of the same, under his protection, to be maintained by his bailiffs, as are his lordships; and that the Abbey is to be free of toll throughout all his boroughs in Wales and Ireland, in respect of things bought or sold for its own uses, and of portage and passage. Latin. Fragment of a small round seal, 8 in., green wax. The Earl in armour, riding on a horse to the right.

Gift by Thaderech, daughter of Ketheric Du to Margam Abbey, of all her land in the fee of Peitevin, at an annual rent of 1/2 mark during her life, after 4s, the remainder being remitted for her soul's health; 6 years rent, 3 marks, paid in advance on the feast of Purification of the Virgin Mary next after the capture of Griffin, son of Res. [This refers to a later Griffin.]. Witnesses:- Dominus Henry, Bishop of Llandaff; [ob. 1218.] Dominus William de Brausia, Henry de Pennebrucge, Urban the archdeacon; James, Prior of Margam, William de Lichesfeld, William de Bedintun monks of Margam. Latin. Round seal, green wax: a star. + Sigill' . Tatherec . DV. See Roll No. 289 (6) [1203x1250]; Cartae, No. DCLII; History of Margam Abbey, p. 142.

Gift of Margan, son of Karadoc, to Margam Abbey, of all the land which begins from Pultschathan and goes along the ditch as far as Yvores-pulle, and then to the boundaries between the donor and the men of Bagelan, and so through the alder grove under the hill back to Pultschathan, at a yearly rent of 5s., with free ingress and egress. £10 16s. paid beforehand for the above rent, after Michaelmas 1199. Witnesses:- Helias the Dean, Worgan the chaplain of Avene, Meuric Map and Griphin his brother: Howel, son of Griphin; Ruatlan Map Wrgi, Morgenu Cole, David Puinel; William, son of Alewi; Herbert, son of Palmer. Latin. Slightly oval seal, green wax, equestrian type. Legend broken away. Endorsed: 'Prima Carta Morgani', etc.