Two Yorkshire families, the Savile family of Wakefield and the Mounteney family of Sheffield and Loxley had a significant impact on the life of Robin Hood. The families must have known each other including Robin because Thomas de Savile granted the manor in Dodworth called Seyvile Hall, including his lands in Stainborough to Sir Thomas de Mounteney of Sheffield and Loxley. Margaret Savile was the acting prioress of Kirklees when Robin went there as a child after killing his stepfather and Margaret’s brother Sir John Savile was the Sheriff based in York Castle when Robin received his royal pardon after the Peasants Revolt. Before becoming prioress, John Mounteney (knight), John Woderoue, John de Amyas, and William de Sandale (chaplain) granted
