There seems to have been some confusion as to his role at Hermitage, being recorded as rector, vicar or curate at various times and not in succession.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / Dorset | Reader | View |
| 1600 | Appt(Licensing) | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Reader | View |
| 1602 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Curate | View |
| 1602 | Appt(Licensing) | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Reader | View |
| 1603 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Rector | View |
| 1606 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Reader | View |
| 1613 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Vicar | View |
| 1613 | Appt(Presentation) | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Vicar | View |
| 1622 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Vicar | View |
| 1625 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Curate | View |
| 1628 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Vicar | View |
| 1631 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Vicar | View |
| 1634 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Curate | View |
| 1635 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Vicar | View |
| 1638 | Libc | Lane, Robertus | Hermitage / | Vicar | View |