In 1154, however, Stephen besieged Drax Castle, took it from Robert de Gant, and restored William Paynel's lands to his sons.
[5] In this settlement William's lands were divided between Hugh, Fulk, and Robert de Gant.
[3] Fulk Paynel was not very involved in English affairs but was active in Norman government.
[6] Paynel endowed Drax Priory and Holy Trinity, York in England.
In Normandy he gave gifts to Hambye Abbey and Mont Saint-Michel.