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Confirmation by David Scurlage to Margam Abbey of the whole fee of Langewi, namely that part thereof which his father gave, free, and the remainder at a rent of 35s. for himself, and 5s. for Walter Luuel. Witnesses: Dominus Henry, Bishop of Llandaff; Hamund de Valoniis, bailiff of Glamorgan; Ralph de Sumery, Henry de Umfraunvile, Philip de Marcros, Roger de Turburvile, Walter de Sulia, William Martel, Roger de Wintonia, John de la Mare, Richard Flandrensis. William Flandrensis, William Sor, Gilebert de Turburvile, Ralph Mailoc. Latin. See Nos 50 [1193x1202], 60 [1217x1230], 62 [1202]. Round seal, green wax, 11/2 in. diam. An ornamental rosette. + Sigill' . David . Scvrlag.

Agreement between the Abbot and monks of Margam, and David son of Herbert Scurlage, concerning the fee of Langewi, whereby the said David confirms to Margam Abbey the whole of the said fee, both that part which the Abbey held of his father and the remainder thereof, at a yearly rent of 3 marks silver for that part which he now gives, saving the dues of the Earl [of Gloucester]. And of this rent the said David has granted to Walter Luuel 5s. yearly, 35s. being payable to himself and his heirs. The Abbey gives a horse worth 100s., and 21 marks rent for 7 years; 40 marks to Nicholas Puinz to settle his claim against the said David in the King's Court, respecting the said fee, and a horse worth 3 marks; and to Walter Luuel a horse worth 2 marks. Witnesses: Dominus Henry, Bishop of Llandaff; Hamund de Valoniis, bailiff of Glamorgan; Ralph de Sumeri, Henry de Umfranvile, Philip de Marcros, Pagan de Tuburvile, Walter de Sul', William Martel, Roger de Wintonia, John de la Mare, Richard Flandrensis, William Sor, Gillebert de Turburvile, Ralph Mailoc. Latin. Seal wanting.

An agreement by David, son of Herbert Scurlage, confirming to Margam Abbey that part of the fee of Langewi which his father gave, and the remaining portion, for a rent of 5s., to Walter Luuel, and 35s. to himself; and a gift of a horse worth 100s and 21 marks, the rent of 7 years beforehand; 40 marks to Nicholas Puinz, etc. Copy of No. 62 [1202]. Witnesses: Henry Bishop of Llandaff [1196-1218]; Hamund de Valoniis, bailiff of Glamorgan, etc. Latin. The copy is in a handwriting of the fifteenth century.

Gift by Roger Grammus to Margam Abbey of the land which lies between the high way leading from Kenefech to Castell Kibur and the water of Kenefech, and a 'grave' and 10 a. which his father formerly gave them, and marl from his marl-pit with right of way thereto, free of taxes. Witnesses:- Master Maurice, Walter Luuel, Ernald the Constable of Kenefech, William de Corneli, Stephen the clerk, William Cole, Clement the son of Master Maurice, William de Marcros. Round seal, green wax: a bow and arrow. + Sigill . Rogeri . Grammvs. Latin. See Roll No. 289 (26) [1203x1275]; and History of Margam Abbey, p. 186.

Gift by Morgan, son of Cradoc, to his servant (famulus) Roger Cole, of 20 a. land of his demesne in the fee of Newcastle, above a well called Comeriswil. Rent: a pound of cumin. With assent of his sons Leison and Oeneus. Witnesses: Dominus Roger, Abbot of Margam; O. Urban, archdeacon; G, priest; Helias the clerk, Walter, provost; David Puinel, William Alewi, Herbert Loc, Joruerth; Ris, son of Oenei; Roger Aiphan. Latin. Round seal, red wax, chipped, as described in No. 87 [1175x1208]. The paper copy of the schedule includes a pedigree.

Bull of Pope Innocent III to Gilibert, Abbot of Margam, confirming to the Monastery the grants and gifts made to it by various benefactors, viz. Earls Robert and William, Kederec, Hugh de Hereford, William Gille, Gilebert Grammus, Gruni, son of Cadian; the burgesses of Kenefeg and free Welshmen, Geoffrey S[t]urmi, William Scurlag, Pagan de Turberuille, Thomas Lageles, Henry de Umframuille, Hugo de Landcaruan, Wlgan de Pendewelin, John de Boneville, William Citharedus, and the Templars, in Kenefeg and Auen, Lewerc de Mari (? wreck of sea), Sturmi, Havedhaloc, between Kenfig water and Baithan hill, Landgewi fee, Coitchart, Killeculin, Pultimor, the Grange of Rossaulyn, Auen Marsh, common of pasture between Neath and Taf, and m's at Bristol, Neath, and Cardiff; and enjoining regulations of various kinds for the government and benefit of the Abbey. Begins: 'Religiosam vitam eligentibus.'. Dated at Anagni. Latin. The Leaden Bulla of the Pope, appended by silken strands. Obv. The heads of St. Paul and St. Peter. S'. PA. . S'.PE. Rev. Innocentius . PP . III.

Bull of Pope Innocent III, directed to the Archbishop of Canterbury, his suffragans, and the regular and secular prelates of the Province, pointing out the frequency of injuries done to the Abbot and brethren of Margam, of the Cistercian Order, and prohibiting the same under penalty of excommunication, with regulations for the punishment of offenders. Begins: 'Non absque dolore.'. Dated at Anagni. Latin. Leaden Bulla of the Pope, appended by silken strands. Obv. The heads of St. Paul and St. Peter. S' PA.-S' PE. Rev. Innocentivs -. PP. III.

Gift by Gillebert Grammus, with consent of Aliz his wife, to Margam Abbey, of 10 a. of land from the water of Kenefeg, along the ancient cemetery to the south. Witnesses: G[ilbert], Abbot of Margam [1203-1214]; William de Lichesfeld, William de Bedintune, Jordan de Hauerford, Philip de Kenefeg, monks of Margam; Simon the cook; Ernaldus, Constable of Kenefeg; Osmer Cuuian. Latin. Round seal, red wax. An ornamental flower. + SIGIL...GRAM....

Agreement between Tewkesbury Abbey and Margam Abbey, concerning the Church of Kenefeg, whereby Walter the Abbot [1203-1213] and the Convent of Tewkesbury grant the Church to Margam Abbey, for a perpetual payment of 10 marks yearly; and the Abbot of Tewkesbury to be honourably provided for at Kenefeg or at Margam when he visits those parts; the Abbey of Margam to maintain a chaplain and perform the services. Latin. Two imperfect seals, red wax. 1. Pointed oval, 11/4 x 13/4 in. An Abbot with flat mitre, standing on a footboard, holding up the right hand in blessing, in his left hand an open book. + Walter ............ [Ma]rie. THEOK... 2. Round, 11/4 in. diam. An early representation of Tewkesbury Abbey, as a church with row of Saxon arches in nave, small chancel, circular apse, central tower with three stages and weathercock. The roof-line of chancel and the stages finished with curved projections. + Sig ...... [Abb]atie ............ Sis. See also No. 177.

Grant in fee farm by Morgan, son of Caradoc, to Margam Abbey of land and meadow between the land which the monks hold of Pagan de Turberewile, along the stream called Witherel to the Grenewei road, then to Scurlage's land called Crokerehille; also the part of the Moor from the stream which descends from Treikic, etc., to the great stone on the east of the stream running from Treikic towards the east; and from the stream on the east part of Redeforde to Torres, etc. With assent of his sons Leisan and Owein. Rent 10s., with 5 years rent paid in advance. Also easements of his land at Newcastle; and the land of Walter Lageles, rent 8s. 4d. Witnesses: Wilfrid, priest; Lucas, clerk: Robert Segin, Robert Samson, Alaithur, Rees Coh, Roger Wian, Roger Aithan, Dauid Puignel; Wrunu, son of Cadugan; Meuric, son of Luarch; Youuaf his brother, Roger Cam; Anaraud, son of Cnaithur; Ysaac, son of Rohhan; Seisil, son of Loharc; Traharn, son of Seisil; Walter, provost; Richard Smith ('Faber'), Walter de Marcros; Cradoc, son of Res Coh; Madoc, son of Wrunu; Meuric, son of Cadugan. Latin. Seal, red wax, as described in No. 87 [1175x1208].

Gift by Morgan, son of Cradoc, to Margam Abbey, of 50 a. arable land at Clakeston, nearest to the land of Langewi; confirmation of the gift to the same by Robert, son of Wian; and gift of 80 a. between Clakeston and Lagelestun, rent 40d., and 5 years rent beforehand. Witnesses: Wilfrid the priest, Lucas the clerk, Robert Segin Robert Samson, Alaithur, Res Coh, Roger Wian, Roger Aithan, David Puinel; Wrunu, son of Cadugan; Meuric, son of Luarh; Youaf his brother, Roger Cam; Anaraud, son of Cnaithur; Ysaac Rohhan; Seisil, son of Luarch; Traharn, son of Seisil. Latin. Round seal. red wax. as described in No. 87 [1175x1208].

Gift by Jorverth, son of Tudyr Cham, to Margam Abbey, of the land which belonged to Ketherech Du in Newcastle, and which the said Tudyr had of the gift of Morgan, son of Karadoc, his lord, for 20s. Sureties: Griffin and Ririd, brethren of Jorverth; Alaythur, uncle of Jorverth; Rees Coch; Eneaun, son of Ririd; Itel ab Riul, and his brethren. Witnesses: Alaythur, Rees Coch; Griffin, son of Kanaythur; Geoffrey, son of Kanaythur; and the brethren of Blethin. Latin. Round seal, green wax, 11/2 in. A star of six points. + Sigill'. [Io]rverth . Filii . Tvdyr.

Charter of King John, notifying that he has taken the Abbot, monks, conversi, and House of Margam, and its Granges, into his custody and protection, to be kept, maintained, and defended in the same way as the King's demesnes; and that they are to be quit of toll and other custom; no one to impede them under forfeiture of £10 to the King, and 20s to the sheriff; and no one to put them in plea for any of their tenements, except before the King or his Chief Justice. Witnesses: G. Fitz-Peter, Earl of Essex; Sayer de Quency, Peter de Stoke, Fulco de Cantilupo. Latin. Dated at Windsor. Great seal of King John, green wax, imperfect.

Grant in fee farm by William de Londoniis, with consent of his mother, and of his brother Thomas de Londoniis, to Margam Abbey, of land between the waters of Ukgemore and Garwe, from their confluence, as far as the grantor's land extends towards Rotheni. Rent, 3 marks yearly. Witnesses: Thomas de Londoniis, Peter Pincerna, Ralph de Cantelo, Walter Gundi, Owen le Norreis, Panganus de Turberuille, Gilbert de Turberuille, William de Cantel[upe], Osbern the clerk, Robert the clerk. Latin. Oval seal, green wax, 11/2 x 11/4 in. Impression of an antique oval gem. A warrior riding on a horse to the left. + Sigil ....... IL ....... Londoniis. Cf. G. T. Clark's Cartae, No. cxxxi, c. 1250.

Gift by William de Londoniis to Margam Abbey of a burgage in his town of Catweli, which John, son of Ragenild, holds, and 1 a. of meadow called Olemeda. Witnesses: Thomas de Londoniis, John de Londoniis, Richard White ('Albus'), Richard Scarpin, Andrew, monk of Margam; Ralph de Cantelo, John, son of Ragineld; Richard, son of Tovi. Latin. Pointed oval seal, faded wax, 13/4 x 11/4 in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. A warrior riding on a horse, to the left. + Sig[il]lvm . Wil ....... De . Londoniis. See No. 156.

Confirmation by Henry [Blond], Abbot of St. Peter's, Gloucester [1205-1224], to the Abbot of Margam, of land in the fee of Langewi, which William Scurlagge gave to the Church of St. Michael of Ewenni; rent 2s. to St. Michael's Church. Witnesses: Adam, prior; Thomas, sub-prior; David, prior of Eweni; Gilebert de Ledebiria, John, chaplain of Eweni. Latin. Pointed oval seal, brown wax, imperfect, 21/2 x 13/4 in. An abbot, seated, with staff and book. Legend wanting. Rev. A smaller pointed oval counterseal, 13/4 x 1 in. An abbot, standing with staff and book. + Secretvm . Abbatis . Gloecestrie.

Gift in frank almoin by William de Londoniis, with consent of his mother and his brother Thomas de Londoniis, to Margam Abbey, of whatever is comprised between these two waters of Ugkemore and Garwe, from the place where Garwe falls into Ugkemore, as far as his land lasts towards Rotheni. Rent: 3 marks yearly. With reservation of the wood to be in charge of his forester, that each may have what is required. Witnesses:- Thomas de Londoniis, Peter Pincerna, Ralph de Cantel', Walter Cundi, Owen Norreis. Latin. Oval seal, red wax, impression of an ancient gem: a deity, full length. + Sigillv . Will I . De . Londoniis.

Confirmation by A[rnaldus], Abbot, and the whole assembly of Abbots of the General Chapter of Citeaux, of the agreement between the Abbeys of Tewkesbury and Margam, concerning the tithes of Kenefec. Latin. Seal wanting.

Confirmation by Henry [Blond] Abbot [1212-1224] and the Convent of St. Peter's, Gloucester, to the Abbey and Convent of Margam, of the land in the fee of Langewi, which William Scurlage gave to the Church of St. Michael of Eweni, paying 2s. yearly to the said Church. Witnesses: Adam, prior; Thomas, sub-prior; David, prior of Eweni; Gillebert de Ledebiria, Gillebert de Turberuille, Walter Luuel, Stephen the clerk, Adam Wallensis. Latin. Imperfect pointed oval seal, green wax, about 21/2 x 13/4 in., when perfect. Obv. The Abbot of Gloucester seated on a cushioned throne, holding a staff and book. Rev. A smaller pointed oval seal; about 1? x 1 in., when perfect. An abbot standing on a platform, with staff and book. [+ Sec]retvm . Abbatis . GLO....

Confirmation by Griffin, Maddoc, Anaraud, and Ener, sons of Kanaythur, to Margam Abbey, of all their land of Kylleculum, viz. the parts severally belonging formerly to their father, and William their uncle, the monks being liable for the rent of 14d yearly to the Earl's kitchen. With abjuration of the lands within the monks, boundaries between Avene and Kenefeg rivers. Witnesses:- Master Ralph Mayloc, Walter Luvel, Stephen the clerk, Wasmer, Thomas White ('Albus'), Res Choh, Roger Grammus, William Cole; Geoffrey, son of Osmer. Latin. Four seals, green wax. 1 Round, 1? in. diam., an eagle rising. + Sigill' . Griffini . Filii . Knai . 2 Round, 1? in. diam., a star or sixfoil. + Sigill' . Madoc . Fil' . Knaithvr . 3 Round, 1? in. diam., a bow and arrow. + Sigill' . Eneit . Filii . Knaithvr . 4 Pointed oval, 13/4 in. by 1? in., a crescent enclosing a wavy star of eight points. + Sigill' . Anarod . Fil' Knaithvr . The last letter, written thus: RVp. See Roll No. 294 (14) [1200x1250], imperfect; Cartae, No. DXCVI; History of Margam Abbey, p. 141 .