This page is part of an on-going research project on the history of Belchamp Walter and
the manor of Belchamp Walter.
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Research notes - from sources linked below (geni.com)
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Thomas and Beatrice had children: 1.Otto, aged 10 on the feast of St Michael in 2 Edward I [20 November 1273-19 November 1274],
or 9 1/2;[1] 2.Joan, aged 14 in 1282;[4] 3.Maud, aged 11 in 1282;[4] and 4.Beatrice, aged 8 in 1282;[4]
His father, Otto, died on or before 6 June 41 Henry III [1257], as on that day a Writ regarding Otto alias Ottho son of
William was sent to the sheriff of Essex, after which an Inquisition found he held property in Essex: in Belchamp of the king in
chief of the honour of Boulogne, and Gestingthorp and Gosfeud held of the earl of Gloucester.[3]
Thomas' brother, William, died before 24 June 1261, and an Inquisition, taken In Essex, found Thomas was his heir to 1 knight's
fee in Belchamp Otten, held of the honour of Boulogne of the king, and other property in Gosfeud and Gestlingethorp,
held of the earl of Gloucester and of the heir of Ralph de Hodeng'.[2]
On 23 March in 2 Edward I, a Writ regarding Thomas son of Otto instigated Inquisitions in:
•Essex, where in the hundred of
Hengford he held the manor and advowson of the church of Belchamp, of the king in chief of the honour of Boulogne, and the
manor and advowson of the church of Gestingthorp and a tenement at Gosfeud of the earl of Gloucester;[1]
• Huntingdon, where he held the manor of Hamerton;[1]
• Gloucester, where he held property in Wodemonecote.[1]
The juries found that Thomas' heir was Otto, aged 10 on the feast of St Michael in 2 Edward I, or 9 1/2.[1]
Beatrice, late the wife of Thomas son of Otto, complained that the escheator had taken into the king's hand lands which
were of her inheritance, so on 28 March a Writ of peius certiorari instigated Inquisitions in:
Bedford, where Thomas had held of the inheritance of Beatrice his wife, Delewik manor and property in Kerdinton,
Ronhall, and Bruham;[1]
Buckingham, where Thomas had held of the inheritance of Beatrice his wife, rents in
Lincelade;[1] and
Worcester, where Thomas had held of the inheritance of Beatrice his wife, the manor of Sceldesleye Beucamp;[1]
On 23 March in 2 Edward I, a Writ regarding Thomas son of Otto instigated Inquisitions in:
Essex, where in the hundred of Hengford he held the manor and advowson of the church of Belchamp, of the king in chief
of the honour of Boulogne,
and the manor and advowson of the church of Gestingthorp and a tenement at Gosfeud of the earl of Gloucester;[1]
Huntingdon, where he held the manor of Hamerton;[1] •Gloucester, where he held property in Wodemonecote.[1]
Extents were taken in response to a writ dated 28 June 10 Edward I [1282], in Essex and Huntingdon, and the juries found
that Thomas' next heirs were his three daughters, Joan aged 14, Maud aged 11, and Beatrice, aged 8.[4]
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The Crest of Maud Fitz-Otho - impaled Botetourt
Sources
Royal Ancestry by Douglas Richardson Vol. I. page 449 1.↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13
The Deputy Keeper of the Records, Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem and other Analogous Documents preserved in the
Public Record Office, Vol II Edward I, (London: His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department, 1906),
accessed 2 November 2014,
https:// archive.org/stream/cu31924011387804 #page/n93/mode/2up pp.40-1.
Abstract No 56 Thomas son of Otto. 2.
2.0 2.1 2.2 The Deputy Keeper of the Records, Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem and other Analogous Documents preserved in the
Public Record Office, Vol I Henry III, (London: His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department, 1904),
accessed 2 November 2014,
https:// archive.org/stream/ calendarofinquis01grea #page/136/mode/2up pp.136.
Abstract No 483 William son of Otho. 3. 3.0 3.1
The Deputy Keeper of the Records, Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem and other Analogous Documents preserved in the
Public Record Office, Vol I Henry III, (London: His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department, 1904),
accessed 2 November 2014,
https:// archive.org/stream/ calendarofinquis01grea #page/102/mode/2up pp.103.
Abstract No 379 Otto alias Ottho son of
William. 4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The Deputy Keeper of the Records, Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem and other
Analogous Documents preserved in the Public Record Office, Vol II Edward I, (London: His Majesty's Principal
Secretary of State for the Home Department, 1906), accessed 2 November 2014,
https:// archive.org/stream/ cu31924011387804#page/ n297/mode/2up pp.245-6. Abstract No 430
Text from the IPMs above need to be extracted, Vol II Edward I - entry 430 28 June 10 Edward I
430. Thomas son of Otto.
Writ to the sheriff of Essex and Hertford, 28 June, 10 Edw. I. [Essex.] Extent (undated).
Belehamp (de Bella Campo) . The manor (extent given) with the advowson of the church, held of the king in
chief of the honour of Boulogne by service of ½ knight's fee;
2a. meadow and a windmill held of Robert de Ive rendering 30s. yearly ; and 14a. land held of Fulk de
YalUbus by service of 4s. His three daughters, Joan aged 14, Maud aged 11, and Beatrice aged 8, are his
next heirs.
[Essex.] Extent (undated).
Gestingthorp. The manor (extent given) with the advowson of the church, held of the earl of Gloucester
in chief by service of 1 knight's fee ; and 8a. arable held of the earl of Oxford by service of lO¼d.
yearly. Heirs as above
[Essex.] Extent (undated). . . ,
Gosfend. The manor (extent given) held of the earl of Gloucester in chief; and it is a member of the
manor of Gestyngeth(orp), and they are held by one service.
Heirs as above.
Writ to the sheriff of Huntingdon, 28 June, 10 Edw. I.
HUNTINGTON. Inq. (undated.)
Hamerton. The manor (extent given) held of Sir John de Burgo the younger in chief, of the barony of
Lanwaleis by homage and service of a sore sparrowhawk yearly.
Heirs as above
In medieval times, a “sore sparrowhawk” referred to a young sparrowhawk that was in its first year and
had not yet molted its feathers. The term “sore” comes from the Old French word “sor,” meaning reddish-brown, which describes the plumage of these young birds12.
Sparrowhawks were often used in falconry, a popular sport among the nobility during the medieval period.
These birds were prized for their agility and hunting skills. In historical documents,
sore sparrowhawks were sometimes used as a form of payment or gift in legal agreements
Background to this page
Having seen this page found by those making an Internet search I have decided to add
a bit more context.
The Fitz-Otho / Botetourt connection with Belchamp Walter and Gestingthorpe, Essex.
On a related note, Gestingthorpe is the site of a Roman Villa
