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Robert Foliot of Rolesham and William Foliot his heir, grant to Walter Bervelie for his homage and service, one messuage in the village of Rolesham, viz. that which Richard Grent held, and 9 acres of their demesne in one field, and 9 acres in another, to hold to the said Walter and Alice his wife and their heirs. And after the decease of the said Walter, they grant to his wife Alice another 9 acres in one field, and 9 acres in another, so that she has 18 acres in each, paying annually one pound of cummin. Also they grant common of pasture for cattle that feed within their lordship. (c. 1190-1200.) .

ROUSHAM and BARTON. Richard Folioth of Rolesham confirms to the church and canons of St. Mary, Oseney, the donation and concession which Henry de Sandon, clerk, made to them by his charter of the whole of the land which he held of the fee of the said Richard in Barthon and in Rolesham, paying annually for the land of Barthon 4d., and for scutage 18d., and for the land of Rolesham one pound of cummin. For this grant the said canons gave 4 1/2 marks of silver. (c. 1230-40.) .

Sesswell's Barton (Barton Odonis). Agreement between Oseney and Henry de Sandon, son of Richard de Sandone concerning lands in Bertona and Rolesham. May 5, 1233. A chirograph.

Definitive sentence of the abbots and prior of Eynesham in a tithe dispute between Oseney and Ingeramus, rector of Rowsham, reciting a letter of Innocent III. c. 1216.

Definitive sentence of the abbots and prior of Eynesham in a tithe dispute between Oseney and Ingeramus, rector of Rowsham, reciting a letter of Innocent III. c. 1216.