There was a priest at Pedmore in 1086, when the manor was held by Acard of William Fitz Ansculf. It was held by Giffard de Tiringham under Gervase Peynel (1166-89); he was known as Giffard de Pedmore (VCH 3, 201-3). The overlordship of Pedmore descended with the manor of Northfield, also held by Gervase Peynel.