1 THE FOUNDATION OF THE PRIORY British Library MS Cott. Nero Evii f7r Carta Galfridi De Fauarches de fundatione ecclesie Gaufre de Fauarches omnibus fidelibus ecclesie sancte que est in Christo salutem Notum sit vobis me dedisse et concessisse deo et Sancte marie et Edwino clerico meo ad ordinem religionis quem ipse providerit institutiendum pro salute anime mee et parentum et amicorum meorum in perpetuum elemosinam capellam quam mater mea fundavit in Walsingham in honore perpetue virginis marie una cum possessione ecclesie omnium sanctorum ejusdem villae et omnibus pertinentis suis tam in terris quam in decimis et redditibus et humagiis et omnibus rebus quas predictus edwius possedit die qua ego iter ierosolimitanum suscepi. et nominatim .xx. solidos annuatim de meo domino reddendos pro duabus pretibus decimarum dmni mei. necnon et terram de Snaringes quem Hawis dedit deo et predicte capelle ?Salsdimicham agam in villa de Snaringes que iacet iuxta terram et domum Thony et .viii. acres in campis eidem ville cum pretibus prati que eidem terre pertinent. Hanc itaque donationem meam et concessionem, ut Edwius et ei successores regularem vitam professi inconcusse iure perpetuo in ecclesiasticam teneant possessionem: carte mee et sigilli mei attestationem at honorem dei et beate marie perpetue virginis corroboro atque confirmo. Huius vero donationis et concessionis testes sunt Alanus presbyter de Thursford &c. _______________ Charter of Geoffrey de Favarches, concerning the foundation of a church. Geoffrey de Favarches to all the faithful of Holy Church which is in Christ, Greeting. Be it known to you that I have given and granted to God and to Saint Mary and to Edwin my clerk for the institution of a religious order which he himself will provide, for the health of my soul and that of my parents and friends, in perpetual alms, the chapel which my mother founded in Walsingham in honour of the Ever Virgin Mary, together with the possession of the church of All Saints in the same village and all its appurtenances both of lands and tithes and rents and ?homages which come into the possession of the aforesaid Edwy on the day when I have undertaken the journey to Jerusalem. And specifically 20 shillings to be given annually from my demesne for two payments of tithes of my demesne. Also the land of Snaring which Hawis gave to God and to the aforesaid chapel. ?Salsdimicha [?] in the village of Snaring which lies next to the land and house of Thony, and 8 acres in the fields of the same village, with payments of the meadow which belongs to the same land. Therefore I corroborate and confirm this donation and grant of mine, so that the aforementioned Edwy and his successors having professed regular life may have it in ecclesiastical possession by unshakeable perpetual right, by attestation of my charter and seal, to the honour of God and of the Blessed Ever Virgin Mary, To these donations and concessions the witnesses are Alan presbyter of Thursford etc. top of page

2 CONFIRMATION OF ROBERT DE BRUCURT British Library MS Cott. Nero Evii f7r Confirmacio Robertus de brucurt Willelmo dei gratia Norwicensi episcopo et omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus tam presentibus quam futuris Robertus de brucurt salutem. Notum sit uobis me dedisse et concessisse deo et sancte marie et canonicis de Walsingham omnes possessiones quas ipsa ecclesia possedit die qua Gaufridus de Fauarches iter ierosolumitanum suscepit pro salutem anime mee et parentum meorum in perpetuam elemosinam cum omnibus suis pertinentibus in terris in decimis et redditibus. Et nominatim terram quam predicatus G. dederat Roberto de sprotel sicuti ipse Robertus eis concessit. Et terram de Snaringes quam Hawis dedit deo et ecclesie beate Marie annuente dno G. Concedo eciam eis xx solidos molendino meo in Walsingham usque illis idem alias prouideam. Hanc itaque donacionem carte mee et sigilli mei attestacione confirmo quatinus ipsi canonici iure perpetuo in ecclesiasticam teneant possessionem. Huius concessionis sunt testes. Petrus decanus etc. _______________ Confirmation of Robert de Brucurt To William by the grace of God Bishop of Norwich and to all the faithful of Holy Church, both present and future, Robert de Brucurt: Greeting. Be it known to you that I have given and conceded to God and to St Mary and to the canons of Walsingham all the possessions which the church possessed on the day when Geoffrey de Favarches undertook the journey to Jerusalem for the salvation of my soul and of my parents as a perpetual alms, together with all that pertains to it of lands, of tithes, and of rents. And particularly the land which the aforesaid Geoffrey gave to Robert de Sprotel, just as Robert himself gave [it] to them. And the land of Snoring which Hawis gave to God and to the church of the blessed Mary, with the assent of lord Geoffrey. I also concede to them twenty shillings for my mill in Walsingham until I provide other [lands] for them. Therefore I confirm this donation by attestation of my charter and my seal, in so far as the canons themselves should hold [it] in ecclesiastical possession by perpetual right. Of this grant the witnesses are: Peter the Deacon etc. top of page

3 CHARTER OF ROGER COUNT OF CLARE ABOUT THE CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS British Library MS Cott. Nero Evii f7r,v Carta Rogeri comitis de clare de ecclesia omnium sanctorum de parua Walsingham Willielmo dei gratia Norwicensi episcopo et omnibus sancte ecclesie fidelibus tam presentibus quam futuris: Rogerus comes clare salutem. Notum sit uobis me dedisse et concessise deo et sancte marie et clericis meis de Walsingham Radolpho atque Galfrido ad ordinem canonicalem regularem instituendum pro salute anime mee et parentum meorum in perpetuam elemosinam capellam quam Richeldis mater Galfredi de fauarches fundauit in Walsingham cum omnibus pertinentiis in terris in decimis et redditibus. et cum omnibus possessionibus quas ipsa capella possedit die qua predicatus G. de fauarches iter ierosolumitanum suscepit. una cum possessione ecclesie omnium sanctorum eiusdem uille . Et quicquid in futurum prestante domino iuste et canonice potuerint adhipisci. Concedo eciam eis molendinum unde G. de Fauerches duas garbas decime sue adquietare solebat. uno quoque anno monachis de clare .xx. solidos tradendo. Et quod homines de eadem uilla et quicumque uoluerint ad predicatum molendinum. libere et sine omni prohibicione molant sicut solebant in tempore G. [f7v] Hanc itaque donacionem atque concessionem ut predicati Radolphus et Galfridus cum hiis quos ipsi elegerint et eorum successores regularem uitam professi inconcusse iure perpetuo in ecclesiasticam teneant possessionem. Hanc donacionem carte mee et sigilli mei attestacione corroboro atque confirmo. Hii sunt testes. Walterus filius Roberti. Robertus filius balduini. etc. _______________ Charter of Roger Count of Clare about the Church of All Saints in Little Walsingham To William by the grace of God Bishop of Norwich and to all the faithful of Holy Church, both present and future: Roger count of Clare: Greeting. Be it known to you that I have given and granted to God and St Mary and to my clerks of Walsingham Ralph and Geoffrey, for instituting a regular canonical order for the salvation of my soul and of my parents as a perpetual alms, the chapel which Richeldis the mother of Geoffrey de Favarches founded in Walsingham with all that pertains to it in lands, in tithes and in rents, and with all the possessions which the chapel itself owned on the day when the aforesaid Geoffrey de Favarches undertook the journey to Jerusalem; together with possession of the church of All Saints of the same village; and whatever they can obtain justly and canonically, the lord [of the manor] being surety. I also grant them the mill whence Geoffrey de Favarches used to acquire two garbs of his tithe. Also in one year transferring twenty shillings to the monks of Clare; and that the men of that same village and those who wish should mill at the aforesaid mill freely and without any hindrance, as they were used to do in the time of Geoffrey. Therefore, that the aforesaid Ralph and Geoffrey, with those who they themselves choose and their successors, having professed regular life, should by undisturbed perpetual right hold this donation and grant in ecclesiastical possession, I corroborate and confirm this donation by attestation of my charter and of my seal. These are the witnesses: Walter son of Robert, Robert son of Baldwin etc. garb: a wheat-sheaf. top of page

9 INNS OF WALSINGHAM (marked in yellow) Excerpt from AUGMENTATION OFFICE PAPERS D. 9. from Henry Harrod, Gleanings among the Castles and Convents of Norfolk, Norwich 1857, Appendix C. [p.192] The twentieth Furlong lies between the London Way on the west part, and the Common Watercourse on the east, beginning next Hoghton brigg, proceeding north The Prior of the gift of the Duke One Close next the bridge R. dmc’ One Close, called Spital Meadow R. W. Baker, 1 close, lying triangularly. 6d. rent per annum S. Wighton. W. Waudham, 1 close S. Wighton. W. Baker, 1 close S. Wighton. The same, another close R. Co. W. Waunden, 1 close R. The friars minor hold the next four messuages, 9 curtilages, in pure and perpetual alms: rent per annum, 6s. 1d. [p. 193] The same friars hold there two acres by the gift of the Duke The Prior holds in right of the Church the messuage of Master Edmunds The Prior holds of the gift of the Duke the messuage, sometime called “le dowe,” now “le beere” R. Two cottages infra villam Friday Market. Beginning at the house of the Friars, proceeding west by the Market R. The friars minor hold their house there in pure and perpetual alms Also the messuage called the White Horse Also 6 cottages R. Co. Thomas Marchall holds a messuage with curtilage R. Co. John Oldman holds a messuage and curtilage R. Co. W. Waudam holds a messuage. R. Co. Katherine Ellis holds a cottage now of the Rector of Snoring, 6d. R. Co. Richard Grene holds a messuage R. Co. Thomas Flowerdew R. Robert Angus * holds a messuage called the “crownyd Lyon” Between the King's Way and Friday Market, proceeding west to Thornegate Stye Eight cottages, J. Gotts The Prior ex doo. Messuage, called “le Mone and sterre” ” Also holds divers messuages to “Ambry lane” ” Messuage, called “le Cokk” ______________ * Robert Angus appears in the Accounts of the Gilds of Walsingham in the Chapter House, Westminster. In 1540 a Guildhall was built, and there was “Delivered to Robert Angus and Roberts Gottes, towards ye Gylde halle bylding 31s. 4d.” – Norwich Volume of Archaeological Institute, p. 148. _________________ [p. 194] ” Messuage ” Messuage ” Messuage called “le sarasynds hede” ” Messuage called “le swan,” one portion of which at the back pertained to the “Angel,” with the stables and edifices thereupon built Messuage called the Bull, whereof the back part built upon, with many stables and p. chambers above, pertained to the Angel R. Messuage, waste, called the Angel R. Co. W. Maltby, messuage, called the Ram ” Geo, Miles, messuage ” Nichs. Calver, messuage ” John Terry, cottage ” Oliver Raymes, cottage, abutting on Westgate ” Richard Green, Cottage Robert Litster, messuage T. Walpole, cottage Now beginning next Westgate, returning south by Stonegate, and then towards Knights Street, round by the frontage towards Westgate One of the messuages called the “Chekker” Another said to be Copyhold of the Queen Another called “bolt and toun.” North townes ende. Beginning next the pasture of William Kemp, beyond the tenement of Stephen Black, proceeding south, towards Knights Gate Nichs. Calver The same The same p. li. The same holds a messuage with curtilage, some time of Stephen Blakk R. Co. James Gresham, cottage with curtilege, whereof one rod copyhold [p. 195] p. li. The same holds a parcel of land of the Chapel of the Blessed Mary R. Co. The same holds a parcel of land, sometime a common lane, now rented at 1d per annum* The same holds a messuage, with garden annexed, of divers fees The same holds one rood with a malthouse R. The same holds half an acre Also holds a piece of land, containing in width 7 feet, between stone bounds Also a garden with fish pools R. Co. Also two purprises (encroachments) Robert Cambell holds a cottage with curtilage, rent 1¾d. Also a cottage with curtilage of Croftland, rent 4¾d. R. Isaac . . . holds messuage called “White Hert” Pr. John Deynes holds a messuage, at a rent of 2s. per annum R. Co. The same holds a cottage with a garden annexed, at a rent of 10d. The Prior in right of the Church holds 4 cottages p. li. Huberd holds messuage called the “Madynhede,” rent 12d. per annum, and for a purprise 1d. Beginning next the Priory Wall, proceeding south: inter aliâ, Citus manerii Robert Browne† holds a messuage called the “gryffon,” with grange and granary _______________ * This is the land leased to the Prior in the 10th year of Richard II. See p. 175. † Walsingham Gild Accounts, 1532, amongst the receipts: “And for 40 s. stock out of the hands of Stephen Browne, for Robert Browne his father, and it was given to him for his expenses about the profit of the town of Walsingham, and it was agreed to by the brethren.” – Norwich Volume, A.I., p. 160 _______________ [p. 196] John Gotts hold messuage called the Bell Messuage and four cottages Water Mill Within the town, on the east side of the water, beginning on the south of the church, between the Common Way and Common Rivulet, proceeding south toward Hoghton Field. inter aliâ, There is a piece of common land lying beyond the water there, with the butts thereupon being. Now. returning by the same way, beginning at Thyrdale Stye, proceeding northerly towards the Parish Church: inter aliâ, There is a parcel of common. called Lyng borrow hill A tenement called “Paradise” Church Street, beginning next the Cemetery on the west side of the way proceeding south: inter aliâ, Richard Weston holds a messuage, some time of William Widder, called the Crane. Returning by the east side of the same way, proceeding northerly towards the Church: A pightle, 8 cottages, and a messuage, all copyhold of the King. Messuage and cottage, situate between Mill and Priory Wall, proceeding north: 2 cottages and a messuage, copyhold of the Queen. [p. 197] Land and tenements between Cemetery and corner towards Priory Barns, proceeding north: There are there five cottages called Alms houses p. li Nicholas Marshall* holds messuage and land containing one acre, of the Chapel of the Blessed Mary The same man holds messuage called the George, with two acres and a half in adjoining close Furlong at the end of the aforesaid pieces, proceeding south: inter aliâ, 7 acres called Nets hill Furlong lying east and west, beginning south of the Way leading from the Parish Church towards Hindringham, proceeding southward towards thyrdale stye. Furlong lying at the west end of the aforesaid Furlong, proceeding westerly towards lyng-borrowhill: • • • Bonds Hill • • • 7 acres, called Wellers Wonge, near Hoghton felde 7 acres called Wade londe. _______________ * Walsingham Gild Accounts. Nicholas Marshall, Nicholas Bradd, Edmond Walpole, and William Chapman were “skevyns” of the Guild of our Blessed Lady, St. George, and St. Anne, in the 33rd Henry VIII. – Norwich Volume, A.I., p. 153. ________________