‹ E-CIPM 18-737: NICHOLAS MOLYNS ›

Holdings

It was found by inquisition at Crewkerne by Richard Micheldevere on 21 Nov. 1387 [ CIPM XVI, no. 602] that John Molyns had amongst other holdings in his demesne as of fee of the inheritance of Giles Daubeney , who held of the king in chief and was under age in the king’s ward, 1 messuage, 2 watermills, 1 dovecot, 30 a. arable, 8 a. meadow, 3 a. pasture and 10s. rent in South Petherton, held of the manor of South Petherton by knight service, and a rent of £4; and that Nicholas Molyns was his son and heir, aged 7 years and more.

It was found by another inquisition at Ilchester on 15 March 1403 before John Savage, escheator , that Nicholas was then aged 22 years [below, no. 858].

On 25 May 1403 Nicholas, present in person in chancery, protested that the premises were not held of Giles Daubeney as found in the inquisition, and his protestation was admitted in court and his fealty accepted. All the premises descended and were released to him.