Nicola de la Haye

Nicola de la Haye (* 1150-1156, † 1230) was the eldest daughter and co-heiress of Richard de la Haye († 1169 ), a nobleman from Lincolnshire.

She was married in first marriage to William fitz Erneis and in second marriage with Gerard de Camville. She inherited the office of castellan of Lincoln Castle, which exercised their spouses usually in their place. At times, she was also responsible for the castle itself, notably in 1191 when Gerard with Prince John was in Nottingham and Nichola could hold the lock during a month-long siege. The same applies to the 1215 bis 1217th 1217 she organized with the help of William Marshal the Lincoln defense against rebellious barons. By King John in 1216, she was appointed to the sub- sheriff of Lincolnshire and held that post for five months from. Nicola de la Hayes had at least one daughter with William fitz Erneis and three children with Gerard de Camville. Her granddaughter IDONEA married William de Longespée II, Earl of Salisbury.

According to her father 's barony in 1166 was taxable as 20 manors. After 1172, the heirs were charged to 16 goods only with a tax debt. Thus, the barony was relatively small.