John Ballard was in possession of land in Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire, bef 1400. (less than 4 miles from Much Dewchurch) The Lordship of the Castle & Manor at the time was held by Sir Lewis Clifford and was passed to William Beauchamp, Lord Abergavenny in 1400. [ 10 December 1400]. [Source. Gwent RO. D361/118/1 ].