 Roger de Montalt and Thomas, son of Endo de Malberthorp in the year of 1233, disputed the right of presenting the Rector of St Mary's.A decision was made that Thomas should present the Rector who was Richard de Wyverton.The feud came to an conclusion when, on 26 December 1329, Robert de Montalt met Robert de Malberthorp on the bridge (two miles west of Mablethorpe), Robert De Montalt had accused Robert De Malberthorp of cowardice in battle and told him to get out of his way, Robert De Malberthorp resented the unjust rumour and refused to move, Robert De Montalt began to have doubts, but he did not dare to withdraw the charge as if he did, his five-week bride would think him afraid.