[citation needed] He remained in this position until a duel with Robert de Montalt, at Earls Bridge on the outskirts of Mablethorpe.
The head of the figure rests on a pillow upheld by angels, and beneath the feet are two dragons engaged in fierce combat.
[citation needed] Robert de Montalt was buried in the chancel at All Saints Church in Maltby Le Marsh in Lincolnshire.
Evenly matched and experienced in weaponry, they fought for hours, but eventually sword strokes took their toll on each and the two knights fell dead together.
Robert De Malberthorp's daughter Elizabeth, who was married Thomas Fitzwilliam II of Sprotbrough in Yorkshire, inherited her father's Manor and lands in Mablethorpe.
In August 1335 the sea broke through the banks off Mablethorpe causing widespread flooding, over two or more days, and drowning sheep and cows and destroying crops.
The agreement also stated that she acquired rent and services of land held by Elizabeth de Malberthorp and her husband Thomas Fitzwilliam II.
Queen Isabel had brought the Montalt Manor to spend time with the Fitzwilliams as they were related to the Plantagenets through the descendants of Henry II of England's half-brother Hamelin de Gatinais.