21 Oct Lordship Title of Maidencourt ID14309
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The second moiety of the manor was inherited by several generations of Birminghams, all called William. In 1325 John de Birmingham was holding the manor for life by grant of his brother William, whose heir was his son Fulk. Fulk in 1368 borrowed £100 on the security of this manor from Thomas Lacock. Twelve years later it was in the hands of trustees, against whom it was claimed by John son and heir of Fulk. The trustees must have conveyed it in fee to Thomas Lacock, whose son John was in possession in 1420. By 1428, however, the manor was in the hands of Reginald Kentwood, from whom it passed to James Fettiplace. Richard son of James succeeded him and died seised in 1503. His heir was his son John. William Fettiplace of Maidencourt is mentioned in 1523. In 1542 Edward Fettiplace, apparently acting for William, conveyed the estate to Richard Bridges. It was thus united to the first half of the manor.
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