B 37* Latin. Undated, but between 1197 – 1208. Philip, by the grace of God bishop of Durham, to all men of his whole Bishopric, French and English, greeting. Charter whereby Philip de Poitou confirms to Robert de Languelee and his heirs for his homage and service in fee and inheritance 40 acres of land de vasto nostro between Ess’ and Diuerness’ on the east part of the road which goes to Roelee. To have and hold to Robert and heirs of the bishop and his successors freely, quietly etc., rendering 4 shillings yearly for all other service etc. Wherefore the bishop commands that Robert and heirs may hold the aforesaid land by the aforesaid service etc., honourably in wood and plain, in meadows and pastures etc. saving in all things the rights of our forest, with the condition that he shall be quit of the pannage of his own swine that are of his breeding, and which he has not acquired counter to our right of pannage. (Salva in omnibus foresta nostra, ita quod quietus sit de pasnagio propriorum porcorum suorum de nutritura sua quos non adquisierit contra pasnagium nostrum) The translation ante of this phrase is Dr. Hamilton Thompson’s Witnesses: Americo archid. Dunelm; Leone de Heriz; Jordano Escolland; Rogero Daudre; Robberto filio Meldredi; Gileberto Ansard; Robberto de Amundeville; Waltero de Mostiers; Willelmo de Lomelee; Waltero Daudre; Petro Arpin; Robberto filio Thomae; Johe. de Torp; Daniele de Ess’; Hugone de Cappella; Willo. de Herlesee, et aliis multis. Seal imperfect (Durham Seals, 3117)