10 Jul Lordship Title of Stagsden or Burdelys ID13347
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In the 13th century a fourth manor known as STAGSDEN or BURDELYS MANOR was held of the barony of Beauchamp of Bedford. In 1278 it was held of Roger L'Estrange (husband of Maude Beauchamp) and of the Abbot of Warden, and four years later the overlordship was vested in Sir William de Monchensey (husband of Beatrice co-heir with and sister of Maud Beauchamp), Warden Abbey and Newnham Priory, both of which houses had largely benefited by Beauchamp donations. Part of the service attached to tenure of the manor at this latter date and probably due to the religious houses was an obligation to feed and clothe three poor men for ever, 'whose food is worth yearly 39s. including garments and buskins (calciamentis).' In 1348, when the last mention of the overlordship has been found, John de Burdelys is described as tenant in chief of the king.
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