In 1066 Rampton was divided between five sokemen of Ely Abbey and one of Edeva the Fair. Ely claimed overlordship of more than 5 hides of the 6 hide vill, but the entire manor was taken by Picot, sheriff of Cambridge, and held from him by Roger. Rampton church was among those given by Picot to Barnwell Priory when he founded it in 1092. Picot's lordship passed to William Peverel his successor, and thence to Maud on Peverel's death in 1147-48. She married Hugh Dover (d.1172) and it was later held by the coheirs of William Peverel.