After 1740 several appear in adjacent Berkshire and subsequent to that they appear in very, very few counties of England. At the time of the reformation some Eycotts possibly remained Catholic supporters. The Eycott version does not appear to exist today. 1337 - Hundred Years War begun, Edward III is king, the wool trade is good with a demand in Europe for the high grade wool. Flocks are now smaller.
Villeins often pay cash rather than carry out feudal duties.
It is the peak of the feudal times. Parliament is raising money from tax on wool and controlling the king who is spending much on French wars. 1342 - John Eycott signs petition as a townsman to get the Abbott out of medaling in their affairs, Also to keep town free. Back of feudal system broken because labour is scarce and expensive. Labourers are at a premium, farms vacated population is cut in half.