Richard Malebisse, Malebisse landholder of Acaster, sometimes described in local tradition as lord of the estate
Dates: fl. late 12th and early 13th centuries
Biography
Richard Malebisse was a Yorkshire landholder remembered for his involvement in the 1190 massacre of Jews at York and for his connection with the Acaster estate.
Notes / Sources
The historical account may combine family and estate traditions; the manor link is nevertheless explicitly stated for Acaster.
Research sources:
- South Ainsty Archaeological Society, Acaster Malbis history; Bulmer's History and Directory of North Yorkshire, 1890, Acaster Malbis entry. — https://www.southainstyvillages.org/index.php/archive/location/acaster-malbis
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