Ashbourne, though, was not held for long; within a few years, Vale Royal was forced to cede the advowson to Lincoln Cathedral for £400. In exchange, the king arranged for Vale Royal to receive the wealthy Kirkham Priory.
Ashbourne's possession was brief; Vale Royal relinquished control of the advowson to Lincoln Cathedral for £400. In return, the king provided Vale Royal with Kirkham Priory.