Hale Manor

Before the Conquest Godric held the manor of King Edward as an alod. At the time of Domesday, it was held by Nigel of William son of Stur, and the overlordship remained with the lords of Gatcombe until the middle of the 14th century at least. Under these overlords the manor was held in the reign of Henry III for the service of half a knight's fee by William atte Hale, who died leaving two daughters, Joan and Annora. The manor was then divided into two parts called Northale and Southale, the former being assigned to Annora and the latter to Joan, who was probably the elder daughter, as Northale was subsequently held of Southale, the latter being evidently the more important manor. Southale…